stopped public traffic in Downing street in order that the paient might not be dis turbed. On Monday evening his recovery commenced, and he has rapidly progressed since. No such public anxiety has been manifested since the illness of the Prince of Wales. Numerous presents of flowers, fruit, and other delicacies were sent to Downing street to tempt the invalid’s appetite, and many country seats were placed at the Premier’s disposal. Mr. Gladstone left for Windsor on a visit to the Dean on August 7th. The Marquis of Harrington took the leadership of the House of Commons during the absence of Mr. Gladstone.

The Laycock and Blackman match has been fixed for October sth for LIOO aside. The first deposit will be paid on the 13th, the second on the 23rd, the third on September 6th, and the final deposit on October Ist. The course is from the Aqueduct at Putney to the ship at Mort lake. Articles have been signed, and the men will start by mutual consent. Lay cock rows in a new Swaddle and Winship b at. Thompson, of Melbourne, and Blackman, had some dispute at first as to the time, Laycock wanting to row in five weeks. Blackman wished seven weeks, and at six weeks the tide would not serve. Finally Laycock agreed to seven weeks. Tnckett is on the river daily, taking gentle exercise. He has reduced his weight two stones. The situation in Ireland is causing serious anxiety. The Right Hon. W. E. Forster, replying to a question respecting the'despatch of 1,000 marines to Ireland, denied that Government apprehended a rising, and said that the troops were in tended to replace outgoing draughts to India, and would occupy a station in a district where the inhabitants requested protection on account of agrarian out rages. A few days afterwards a shocking outrage occurred at Charlough, Kilkenny, near which place in broad daylight Mr. Boyd, Crown solicitor, and his sons, Evans and Charles Boyd, were attacked by three masked men, armed with rifles and bayonets. Charles Boyd was shot through the lungs, and died shortly after, and Mr. Boyd was severely wounded. The assault was of a most determined and murderous kind. A long struggle took place, and the murderers were only pre vented from finishing their work by the horse in Boyd’s cart being driven into a furious gallop. Other outrages, and many threatening letters are announced. The robbery of arms from the ship Juno, in Cork harbor, was a daring and mysteri ous affair. The Juno was bound from Antwerp to New York, and had on board forty cases of arms. She put in for a short time at Cork, and about one o’clock on Wednesday morning, seven boats, contain ing about 100 men, came alongside the vessel, which was boarded by a number of of the marauders, who immediately battered down the cabin where the men were sleeping soundly. They then pro ceeded to take forty-seven muskets from the cargo, and it is supposed they would have taKen all hut for an accident to one of their number, who fell down the hold. Six men were arrested subsequently on suspicion. It is supposed that the party were Fenians, who are again believed to have lately had active midnight meetings. Drilling is reported to be going on in some places. Mr. Hugh Childers stated in the House of Commons that considerable changes were contemplated in the Army adminis tration, and that tlm Indian Government will institute an inquiry into the Candahar disaster. Mav Childers said that after the Afghan war considerable improvement would be necessary in the organisation of the Indian array. Much difference of opinion exists both in and out of Parliament respecting the Afghan policy of the Government. The Conservatives reproach the Ministry with thinking more of their constituencies than of the welfare of India in ordering the immediate withdrawal of the troops from Cabul. In the Commons ffir W. Palliser said that Government had incurred a tre mendous responsibility by taking away Cabul as the base of operations from General Roberts.

TELEGRAPHIC.

LATEST FROM EUROPE.

{Per Reuter's Agency.) London, Sept. 20. Intelligence has been received regard ing the action of the combined European fleets now at Ragusa, in the Adriatic, which have been sent as a naval demonstra tion against Turkey. The news is to the effect that Vice-Admiral Sir Paget Sey mour, who commands the whole squadron, recently despatched an ultimatum to Ali- Riza Pasha, the commander of the Turk ish forces at Dulcigno, demanding the im mediate cession of that town and district to Montenegro. No answer has yet been received from Riza Pasha, neither have any steps been taken by him to execute the demands of the Powers made through the British Admiral. Paris, Sept. 20. M: Freycinet, President of the Council of Ministers, has resigned, and M. Ferry succeeds him.

AUSTRALIAN.

{Per Reuter’s Agency.) MELBOUBfiE, Sept. 20. Some thieves entered Government House yesterday, while his Excellency the Marquis of Nortnanby and guests were at dinner, and carried off Ll5O worth of jewellery, belonging to Lady and Miss Robinson. Justat lOa.rn.it has been decided to postpone the races in honor of Sir Hercules Robinson until Saturday next, owing to the heaviness of the course from the recent rains and floods. ' Melbourne, Sept. 21. The overland line between Adelaide and Port Darwin is down. Telegraphic communication with Europe is therefore interrupted. The Victorian Government fixed the minimum of the L 2,000,000 loan, which will shortly be issued in the London market, at LlOl. The Argus of to-day publishes articles commenting in highly eulogistic terms on the character and services of Sir Hercules Robinson. Sir Hercules Robinson sailed to-day for England in the Orient Company’s steamer John Elder. Mr. Mitchell has been re - elected Speaker of the Legislative Council. New Zealand oats, 2s. Id. to 2s. 4|d. The market is firmer. Melbourne, Sept. 22. Captain Payne, Chief-Harbormaster, has been superannuated. The Victorian L 2,000,000 loan will be issued in London to-day, and is expected to be completely successful. Sailed —Tararua, for the Bluff, yester day.

INTERPROVINCIAL.

(Per Press Association>) • Auckland, Sept, 21. Mr. G. M. Reed xs on his way to the colony as the representative of a large and ■wealthy special settlement party, for whom he will select a block of land in anticipation of their arrival. Mr. Reed will be in Auckland in the middle of Oc tober. The first of the party, number ing twelve or fourteen families, who bring "With them 60,000 dr 70,000 pounds, Will arrive in Auckland or' .Napier some time in December. Auckland, Sejpt. 22. The Commissioner of Railways for the North Island notifies the reduction of firemen’s wages from Bs. to 7s. 6d. per day. The mett are greatly dissatisfied,

and ask an interview for discussion of the matter with Messrs. Lawson and Mac donald as to the disparity between North ern and Southern rates. Several fishermen have been prosecuted under the Fish Protection Act, 1877, for netting fish without a license. The cases broke down totally. Mr. Seymour Thorne George, M.H.R., addresses his Rodney constituents at Port Albert to-morrow. The King natives at Waikato are inter rupting Major Jackson’s Hororo purchase. Fifty Hauhaus assembled, and threaten to carry the horses and ploughs to the King country. The natives in the north are obstructing the West Coast road, and threaten to pull down all the bridges but one, over Hotea river, which they say will be useful to themselves. They have been instigated by an emissary of Te Kooti. The Kaipara natives do not support them. The report of the Harbor Board pro poses a graving dock at Caliope Point, at an estimate cost of LBO,OOO. A tender of L 2,599 has been accepted for the construc tion of a new main wharf. The Harbor Board demands from the agent of the San Francisco steamers com pensation for the damage done to the wharf by collision with it of the mail steamer. Only seven men, out of the alleged 140 seeking employment, applied to the City Council for stone-breaking. Private advices state that Sir B. W. Stafford has joined the London directorate of the Loan and Mercantile Agency. Drainage operations are in full swung at Waikato. Palmerston North, Sept. 21. At the close of the District Court sitting last evening, a deputation waited on Judge Hardcastle to ask him again to urge on Government the absolute necessity for the immediate erection of a new Court house building for which the money is now’ on the estimates. Yesterday was a pouring wet day, and the jurors not em panelled along with the witnesses were obliged to crouch outside the building for shelter. There was no room inside. The jury marched down the street to an empty house to consider their verdict. Wellington, Sept. 21. Mr. Shaw, R.M., sat on the bench for the last time to-day. At the close there was an interchange of compliments be tween bench, bar, and police. Another body was taken out of the harbor this morning, but it has not yet been identified. This makes four within a fortnight. A rumor has just reached town that a disturbance had broken out among the hard labor gang prisoners working near Gewtown, and that one or two were rather severely handled. Wellington, Sept. 22. The report relative to the ill-treatment case at the Nelson Gaol has been sent to Government. The Commissioners came to the conclusion that the prisoner Thompson was not subjected to severer restraint than the circumstances de manded. Government have received an intima tion from Messrs. Grant and Foster, the Lincolnshire farmers’ delegates, that they have appointed an agent in New Zealand, with a view to commencing operations for the settlement of English farmers in this colony. Westport, Sept. 22. The Magistrate delivered judgment in the cases arising out of the, explosion in Wellington Colliery. Ferguson, charged with neglecting to see that reasonable pro visions w’ere made for the safety of persons employed in the mine, was fined L 5 and costs ; Young, for not examining, was fined L2. Dunedin, Sept. 21.

Twice last night fire broke out in the premises, of Garrighan, chemist, Walker street. The stock was considerably damaged by breakage and water. It was insured for L 550 in the Colonial, and L4OO in the Norwich Union. The build ing is owned by Blakely, and is insured in the Royal for L3OO. The building is only slightly damaged. Dunedin, Sept. 22. At the City Council meeting it was stated that at the Gasworks during the last six months, 2886 tons Greymouth coal had been consumed against 199 Newcastle. During the current year nearly 7000 tons of the former will be required. Robert Mullins, a horseshoer, who ap peared at the Police Court to-day, charged with neglecting to support his children, committed suicide on the re claimed wall, near Rattray street wharf, between twelve and one o’clock, by taking strychnine. In his address to the Grand Jury at Lawrence yesterday, Justice Williams ex pressed his regret that such a large number of grand and petty jurors had heen summoned to try a case which could bave been disposed of in the District Court if it were not for the technicality involved, and a defect in the law. The case was that of Arthur O’Neill, for fradulent bankruptcy. The prisoner was found guilty on all the counts. The Judge deferred sentence, as it was doubtful whether the evidence taken before the Trustee in Bankruptcy was admisable. The prisoner was liberated on bail. Invercargill, Sept, 22.

The memorial praying for the reversion to the August time table, is already nine yards long. It is reported that a moa has been seen at Toarau, by a party of diggers. The bird stood nine feet high, and ran away with a screech like an American loco motive, breaking down the scrub. The Forest Hill Chamber of Agricul ture have passed the following amendment in the vote of thanks to Mr. M'Caughan, for his exertions re the Forest Hill tram way :—“ That the Hall Government and Mr. P. K. M £ Caughan deserves the dis approval of this Chamber and all right people for the way they are tampering with the settlers, by offering a sprat, such as the Forest Hill tramway affair, to catch the forty thousand Waimea mackerel.”

LATE CABLEGRAMS.

(Per s.s. Botomahana at Bussell.) London, Sept. 11. The autumn manoeuvres of the German militia were carried out on a scale of un usual magnificence. The display was a brilliant and imposing one, and the movements attracted a considerable amount of attention. They were wit nessed by the Emperor William, who ex pressed satisfaction at the result. In view of the staunch relations between France and Germany, these manoeuvres were re garded as possessing more than ordinary significance, and something in the nature of a menace to France was inspired by the extraordinary efforts by the German military authorities to display their Avar resources. Sept. 13. The news of the disastrous defeat in flicted on Ayoub Khan’s forces near Can dahafl by General Roberts has had a most demoralising effect upon the Heratees. The population has broken out in open insux-rection, and murdered the Acting- Governor, Avho had been appointed by Ayoub Khan to administer the affairs of the city during his absence on the cam paign. No settlement has yet been brought about between the Albanians and Monte negrins. Grave doubts continue to be en tertained whether the cession of Dulcigno will be acomplished without a resort to arms. Riga Pasha, who was some time ago ordered by the Sultan to proceed to the vicinity of Dulcigno, and Who has since remained in proximity to the town, has received instructions from the Govern ment that inasmuch as the Albanians per sistently maintain their previous attitude of hostility, he is not to resist the forcible occupation of Dulcigno should this be attempted by the Montenegrins.

Sept. 14, Negotiations with the Basuto chiefs have been quite fruitless. The Basutos are intensely indignant at the ungenerous treatment which they allege they have received at the hands of the Cape Govern ment. Fighting is inevitable, and the British troops are being rapidly pushed forward into Basuto land. Sept. 15. With a view of bringing about a cessa tion of hostilities between Russia and China, negotiations are opened between the Governments of the two countries. It has been found, however, impossible to come an understanding in respect to the disputed territory of Kuldja, and the ne gotiations have been abandoned. The war will therefore be continued.

OAT AND RATTLESNAKE.

The following blood curdling tale is told by the Americus, Ga. Republican : “ About two weeks ago, during the beautiful sunny weather wo have had, which induced the trees -to bud and bloom, I was walking in my garden one morning, thinking of an early start for spring vegetables, when I saw a large rattlesnake sunning. My first impulse was to go to the house, get my gun, and kill it. But looking around I saw a very large house cat cautiously creeping upon the reptile. Anticipating a fight, and equally desirous of getting rid of the cat, which killed chickens, I concluded to wit ness his attack upon the snake. The cat crawled upon its stomach, pulling along its feet, whisking its tail from side to side, and every now and then stretching its neck to view the snake, When about eightijor ten feet off, the snake suddenly coiled up, sprung its rattle, faced the cat, and darted its forked tongue out rapidly. The cat commenced a rapid circle around the snake, so fast in fact that the eye could hardly keep up with it. At last it got near enough and made a dart at its enemy, but, through providential reasons, went high above the snake, which also struck at the cat, thus breaking its coil. The cat went too far, and by the time it turned to face its foe the reptile was again coiled, and ready for the attack. The same method was adopted and carried on for four or five times, occupying at least half an hour. The cat wished to catch the snake, but seemed aware that if it missed the neck it would be certain death. At the sixth assault thej T met, and in stantly the snake was wrapped in several folds around the body of the cat, which used its sharp claws with deadly effect. The cat had been bitten on the head and neck several times, and both continued to fight. The snake was torn nearly to shreds, but did not unloose its coil around its victim. The poison was swift and deadly, but before the cat died it caught the snake’s head in its mouth, and crushed it, and fighting they died, the snake en wrapping the cat in its coils. The snake measured four feet eight inches, and had thirteen rattles.

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 1880.



Public Notice. MONEY TO LEND. TRUST MONEYS—£2,OOO, £4OO, and £250. These sums are now ready for investment on real security, at current rates of interest. F. P. O’REILLY, 809c-22Gg Solicitor, Tancred street. TWENTY POUNDS REWARD. T3E above reward will be paid_ to any person who shall give such informa tion as will lead to the conviction of any one committing a breach of the Law Practitioners or other similar Acts or Odinances, by preparing Deeds or other Legal Documents, or in any way what ever. BRANSON and PURNELL. F. P. O’REILLY. EDWD. G. CRISP. C. W. IRELAND. 853c-198g OPENING OF THE BOROUGH WATER SUPPLY. THE CEREMONY of formally OPEN ING the Borough Water Supply, will take place on MONDAY, at NOON, the 27th inst., in the Domain, near the Railway Goods Shed. All residents are kindly requested to attend. HUGO FRIEDLANDER, 919 c Mayor. ASHBURTON RACING CLUB. A MEETING of the Committee will be held at Quill’s Commercial Hotel on SATURDAY, 2oth inst., at 3 p.m,, to arrange a programme and other important matters connected with the November Race Meeting. JAMES WILKIE, 251 g Secretary. FOR SALE. A GOOD Brick Four-roomed HOUSE, J\ with back kitchen, wash-house, and boiler, all well finished and complete, good out-houses, and every convenience, Quarter-acre Section, nicely fenced, well cultivated, with a number of trees planted thereon; very cheap; can be had on terms. Also, Quarter-acre SECTION adjoining, well fenced. Pull particulars by applying to “ P.H.W.,” Herald Office. 798 c Business Notices. THE BEST VALUE for READY MONEY IS THE (MEN’S) CLOTHING (AND BOYS’) MANUFACTURED BY THE NEW ZEALAND CLOTHING FACTORY, which can be purchased j at their Retail Branches, now established all over New Zealand. The Garments are thoroughly shrunk. The Fit and Style are perfect. The Workmanship is equal to bespoke. The Trimmings are of superior quality and strength. The Tweeds are of the very best descrip tion. The Stock is the largest in the Southern Hemisphere. The tall, short, lean, and stout can be equally well fitted. The Goods are all marked in plain figures. The system of business is to exchange every article that does not give satis faction. And, in addition to all these advantages, you can purchase A SINGLE GARMENT AT THE WHOLESALE PRICE. Mercery, Hats ( Shirts, Ties, Scarfs, Bags, Portmanteaus, Rugs, and Blankets at Wholesale Prices. THOUSANDS OE DISCERNING CUSTOMERS Testify that the New Zealand Clothing Factory’s Garments are the Very Best Value fot Ready Money. AShbußton Branch i EAST STREET. WM. gPAR&OW, 9100 Manager.



Matson Cox,, and Co. Matson, Cox & Co., STOCK AND ESTATE AGENTS, LAND & MONEY BROKERS, AUCTIONEERS AND COMMISSION ' AGENTS, ASHBURTON. Messrs, cox & Co. beg to inform their Constituents in the Ashburton District that for the future the Business in Ashburton will bo con ducted under the supervision of Mr. Cox, under the style of MATSON. COX & CO. Their business will include the manage ment of Estates, Investment and Pro curation of Money, Valuation of Pro perties, Stock, &c., and General Agency. They will hold throughout the District Public Auction Sales of Land, Live and Dead Stock; also on Market Days at Ashburton and Tinwald, Fat and Store Stock. They are also prepared to make Liberal Cash Advances on Properties, Stock, Wool, &c., placed in their hands for sale. The contract for their new premises at Ashburton being let, they trust at no distant date to be able to afford to their constituents increased facilities for the transaction of their business. MATSON, COX, & CO., Agents for Robey & Co.’s CELEBRATED THRESHING MACHINES 440 Quill and Co. Quill and Co. Are instructed to SELL BY AUCTION, At their Mart, on SATURDAY NEXT, At 12 oclock, J FIRST-CLASS HARMONIUM, in Oak, by Hopkinson, London. Also, A GENERAL ASSORT MENT OF REALLY GOOD FURNITURE, Consisting of 1 Easy Chair. 3 Chairs, in cretone, 1 Pair Window Curtains ~ Tapestry Carpet, Pictures, Chairs, Fen der and Irons Floor-cloth, Books, Metal Teapot, Oval Table, Round Table Dining-room Table, carved mahogany legs 1 Eight-day Dial Clock, guaranteed 1 Handsome Table Lamp Single Wooden Bedstead, Double do. One Double do. and Palliasses. Washstand and Toilet Sot, Towel Rail, Toilet Mirror, And a large ASSORTMENT of HOUSE HOLD SUNDRIES. BISCUITS, in tins. Cases of ORANGES, Also— -1 Fine Gelding, broken to light bar* ness 1 Very superior Draught Gelding 1 „ „ Light „ for saddle or harness 2 Stock Cows 1 Sow and Pigs, Poultry, &c. 2 400-gallon Iron Tanks i CAMBRIDGE ROLLER. Luncheon Provided. Further entries for this sale will be received at our Office as under— Quill & Co., AUCTIONEERS, LAND AND ESTATE AGENTS, Saundeks’ Buildings, Ashburton. 2410 Robert Wilkin and Co. ASHBURTON HORSE PARADE. MESSRS. ROBERT WILKIN & Co. purpose holding a SALE BY AUCTION OF ENTIRE HORSES, ON SATURDAY, 2nd OCTOBER, After the Parade. Persons wishing to enter horses for sale will please communi cate with JAMESON & ROBERTS, 234 g Ashburton. T. Bullock. FOR SALE—CHEAP, FOUR SECTIONS in one block—viz., 502, 5C3, 510, 511, situated in Tin wald. Small deposit cash : balance by instalments. 266 For sale or to let, with a PURCHASING CLAUSE, 439 Acres, all fenced, and partly improved situated in Wakanui A compact Farm, all fenced, well-watered, and partly in English Grass. Improve ments consistof acomfortable Five-roomed Cottage, Stable, Stockyard, &c., &c. All fenced, partly improved and well-watered. All fenced, and a portion of it in English Grass. Near the above, will be sold very cheap. About Three Miles from the Town of Ashburton. Near the above, and adjoining Mr. George Aston’s About Six Miles from Ash burton. 220 360 50 65 150 290 TOWN PROPERTIES. That Valuable TOWN SECTION, 159, Tancred Street, will be Sold very cheap, and on easy terms. 539, (part of) of an acre, terms same as as above. 341, Kermode Street. 7"? 37, (Lot) Mayo’s Block. 78, (Lot) with Dwelling-house of Seven Rooms, near the Parsonage, East Town Belt. TO LET, Commodious BOARDING-HOUSE in East Street. Shop and Office in East Street. t That convenient SHOP, Situated ill the Triangle, Wakanui Road, now in the occupation of Mr. Lubldw, tailor. SHOP or BOARDING-HOUSE, situated in Burnett Street, opposite the Aluit Office, and lately in the occupation of Mr. Dufrates. Apply,! 571c-186a T. BULLOOK.gj



PAY A VISIT AND INSPECT Hodder’s First Grand Display OF NEW SPRING AND SUMMER DRAPERY AND MILLINERY.



Alfred Harrison. SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 25. ALFRED HARRISON will Sell by Public Auction, -i THOROUGHBRED Fox Terrier X PUP, five months old, by im ported stock. 24Ca Davies and Winter. BLUEGUM SAPLINGS. SOUTH RAKAIA, TUESDAY, sth OCTOBER; At 2 o’clock. Messrs dayies & winter, in conjunction with Messrs. Neil M‘Lean and Co., have received instruc tions from the South Rakaia Road Board to sell by public aution, on the above date, at the Plantation, about 250 cords of FIVE-YEAR-OLD BLUEGUM SAPLINGS (the thinnings of the Plantation) ; will make excellent rails, rafters, stakes, and firewood. In lots to suit purchasers. DAYIES & WINTER. 249 a NEIL M‘LEAN & CO. Tenders WANTED, Tenders for the cartage of wool from Anama to Ashburton; also alternate tenders from Anama to the terminus of the Mount Somers line. Tenders to be sent in by the 15th Octo ber. 248 a W. S. PETER. SOUTH RAKAIA ROAD BOARD. TENDERS will be received up to NOON on MONDAY, the 27th in stant, for the following Works i— -1.-—For Ploughing immediately, about 80 Acres of the Old Railway Re serves, 6 inches deep. 2.—For alternate tenders for Ploughing the same, 8 inches deep, one plough to follow another in the same fur row. 3. —For about Five (5) Miles of Sod Fencing. Specifications to be seen at the Board’s Office, South Rakaia. Tenders to he endorsed and addressed to the Chairman of the Board. A. MAKEIG, 240 q Clerk to the Board. MOUNT SOMERS ROAD BOARD, TENDERS are invited for the following WORKS : No. 25—Re-formation and Metalling 117 chains, Reynolds’ road No. 26—Cutting, Macfarlane’a terrace] No. 27 —Fords and Repairs, West Coast road TENDERS are also invited from Per sons competent to complete a VALUA TION LIST for the year 1881, in ac cordance with the provision of the Rating Act, 1876, Amendment Act, 1879. Plans and specifications of the above works can be seen at the Road Board Office, Mount Somers, after the 27th inst. Tenders, addressed to the Chairman, must be sent in before noon on MON DAY, Oct. 4, 1880. The lowest or any tender not neces sarily accepted. C. J. W. OOOKSON, Juk., 243 g Surveyor. fHE HIGHLAND FLING, at theSSCOTCH CONCERT. ASHBURTON COUNTY COUNCIL. ASHBURTON POJjND. -\TOTICE is HEREBY GIVEN that TENDERS for O#E OR MORE YEARS are invited frorf persons willing to undertake the duties of POUND KEEPER of the Ashburton Pound. The successful tenderer will receive as remuneration all fe|s for impounded animals, as laid down|by The Canterbury Trespass of Cattle Ordinance, 1872, and will also have to con Sly as to any other details connected with the appointment with the provisions « the said Ordinance. Tenderers are, therefore, requested to state how much p|r annum they are willing to pay to thellouncil for the privi lege of collecting these fees. A House of four moms is attached to the Pound, for the uap of which the suc cessful tenderer will ®ave to pay to the Council ten shillings! per week as rent during the term of ®is tenancy of the Pound. All paymentslo be made monthly in advance. 1 The appointment to'lcommence on the 20th October, 1880. '| A copy of The Cant||bury Trespass of Cattle Ordinance, 1872,1 s on view at the Council’s offices to interning applicants. The highest or any tender not neces rarily accepted. 1 Tenders, with referances, endorsed, “Tender for Poundkeeler, Ashburton,” will be received up to 10fei.m. on WED NESDAY, 6th October, 1880. By order, I F. MAINWARING, j Clerk. Ashburton, September 9, 1880. / 215a-883c A SPRIHfr# THE PIPES! For Sale. TO INVESTORS AND THOSE IN SEARCH OF A Good Farm. Messrs, poyntz & Co. have for Sale, by Private Treaty, a Splendid FARM of 107 Acres, of rich land, fenced and sub-divided into four paddocks, 90 acres in English grass. There is a commodious dwelling-house, large grain shed, and all necessary out-buildings. A never-failing stream of water runs through the property. Apply to . POVNTZ & CO. To Let; TO LET, A SHOP, with Three Rooms attached. The building is Situated in the very centre of South Rakaia. For particulars apply to NEIL M'LBAN & CO., 2470 South Rakaia.



Business Notices. IMMENSE ARRIVALS OF NEW GOODS AT ORE, & CO.’S. We are now showing THE LARGEST STOCK OP NEW SPRING GOODS EVER OFFERED IN ASHBURTON. Ex HALOIONE, AT LYTTELTON, AND NEW LONDON, AT MELBOURNE. ALSO, rjIHE Stock in the Assigned Estate of Messrs. Edmtsxon, Gundry, and Co. valued at £2,000, Which will be SOLD at about HALF-PRICE. CONSISTING, OF CARPETS, MATTING BLANKETS, GROCERIES, IRONMONGERY, CHAIRS, MATTRESSES, &o ORR AND CO. September Ist OTjO T j 841c-182g



Business Notices. LATEST STYLES FROM LONDON & PARIS. ,d Craighead & Co,, Merchant Tailors, TANCRED STREET, (Next Orr & Co.) PERFECT FIT GUARANTEED. 982a-445 G THE REEL O’ TULLOCH. JAMES MCDONALD, PRACTICAL TAILOR, East street, Ashburton A good Stock of Tweeds and Cloths on hai d. Summer Goods open shortly. 172 THE SOUTHLAND TIMBER YARDS. THE UNDERSIGNED BEGS to in form his friends and the public gene rally, that he has made arrangements with the best SAWMILLS in Southland for a constant Supply of Building Timber, including Red and White Pine FLOORING LINING SKIRTING ARCHITRAVES MOULDINGS and will open the same OCTOBER Ist, 1880, at his yards, corner of CAMERON AND WEST STREETS, Next Jameson and Roberts, ASHBURTON. JOSHUA TUCKER, 2170-884 c Proprietor. OHILSE GALLUi , Thursday 30th SCOTT BRO S~ (RAILWAY FOUNDRY), A RE the manufacturers of the following among other specialities : The celebrated “ EXCELSIOR” WIND MILL. This Mill got the FIRST PRIZE at the November Metropolitan Show. It is Perfectly reliable and self-regulating. FIRST PRIZE PATENT GRASS SEED STRIPPER. As only a limited quantity of these Machines, which took the FIRST PRIZE at the recent competition of the Agricul tural and Pastoral Association, can be supplied, orders for next season must be given early, or they cannot be executed. LEAMINGTON COOKING RANGES. These Stoves have been shown for years in competition with other makers, and have always received first honors, having NEVER BEEN BEATEN. We can confidently recommend them as the best Stoves in New Zealand. CAMBRIDGE ROLLERS. Specimens of our Prices for this season— -Bft. by 24in.... ... £l7 0 0 Bft. by 26in 18 10 0 9ft. by 24in 18 15 0 9ft. by 26in 20 15 0 Other prices equally low. 48a Stud. TO TRAVEL THIS SEASON, The well-known Clydesdale Stallion YOUNG SIR COLIN CAMPBELL. Young sir golin Campbell is a rich dark bay, with black points, stands 16 hands 3 inches high, with great substance and quality of bone, and superior action. He is rising six years old, and possesses a remarkably good temper, which has been thoroughly tested by his winter’s work on the farm of his owner. YOUNG SIR COLIN CAMPBELL is by Old Sir Colin Campbell, out of an imported mare. Young Sir Colin Campbell will travel through the districts of Chertsey, Waka nui, Rakaia, Methyen, and Alford Forest. Terms L2 2s. if paid on Ist of January, 1881; if after that date, L2 10s. Groom age fee, ss. N. WELSH, Saddler, South Rakaia, 239 g 1 Owner. J. L. FLEMING’S GRAND CONSULTATION. ON THE QANTERBURY C To be Run in November. U 2000 SUBSCRIBERS AT 10s. EACH. If cheques are sent exchange must be added, and stamps enclosed for reply and result. J. L. FLEMING, Next Bank of New Zealand, 191 a Hereford street, Christchurch. ASHBURTON AGRICULTURAL AND PASTORAL ASSOCIATION. THE Annual PARADE of ENTIRE HORSES will take place at the Association’s Grounds on SATURDAY, the 2nd October. Entries must be made with the Secretary not later than 4 o’clock on THURSDAY, 30th inst. GEORGE JAMESON, 2040 Secretary. HORSE CAR DS. JJ-QRSE CARDS of all sizes printed ut the office of this paper.