with General Roberts, with a view i f bringing about amicable re ations. He has promised to submit, and repudiates having any sympathies with Russia. His overtures have been received with caution, and it is proposed he shall afford some proof of his sincerity before he submits.

AUSTRALIAN.

(Per Reuter's Agency.) Sydney, May _B. A crowded meeting was held last night, which adopted resolutions denouncing certain clauses in the new Licensing Bill, which are calculated to suppress Sunday lectures. The Hon. Bowie Wilson was in the chair, and David Buchanan, M. L. A.; Charles Bright, the freethinker ; and Rev. J. Bowie spoke. Sydney, May 9. The Pacific mail steamship Australia arrived from Auckland yesterday. The barque Chandernagoro has been seized for debt. Some of the mines at Newcastle are charging 14s. and others 10s. per ton for coul. Melbourne, May 8. The barque Zwee Breeders, which ar rived from Java with several cases of fever on board, has been placed in quarantine. Arrived —Tararua, a.s., from New Zea land. A bottle has been found on the beach at Portland, containing a paper signed “ John Webster,” and dated February 23, 1880, stating that the ship Knowsley Hall was wrecked on the Crozets, and that all board perished, except three, who are destitute, and are subsisting on fish. Doubts are generally expressed as to the authenticity of the message. Dibbs has been arrested and his furni ture seized for payment of Shepherds’ costs. A meeting has been held to initiate a meat freezing company with a capital of LIOO,OOO Brisbane, May 8. A meeting was held yesterday to start a meat freezing company, towards which capital to the amount of L 50,000 has been subscribed. INTERPROVINCIAL. Auckland. May 8. At the public meeting last night Reader Wood said he had urged on Sir George Grey not to resign the leadership of his party, and after the negotiations of the four Auckland members with the Govern ment commenced, he had urged on Sir George to resume the leadership, promis ing his support if he did so. Colonel Whitmore was mentioned as leader of the party, but declined. He (Mr. Wood) was only bound to the Hall Government last session, and would not be a blind sup porter of any man. Mr. Robert Lusk, in a condemnatory speech, moved a vote of thanks. Mr. Joseph Bennett proposed, as an amendment, a vote of confidence in Mr. Wood. The vote of thanks being lost, Mr. Hooker moved a vote of no confidence, which was also negatived, and the motion of confidence in Mr. Wood carried.

Auckland, May 10. A charge of indecent assault, preferred by Alice McCarthy against George Sydney Hans, was dismissed. The first sod has been turned of the ex tension of the Kawakawa railway. At the inquest on the body of Abel Hetherington, a marine of H.M.S. Cor morant, a verdict of “ found drowned” was returned. He is supposed to have fallen off the wharf while going to meet his boat. _ v Messrs. Burns and Tinne, members of "tho Colonial Industries Commission, ex amined a number of witnesses to-day, among the principal of which were Wilson, on the sulphur industry, and C. O. Mon trose, on the advisability of establishing a technical school in each of the principal cities of the colony, and a school of agriculture in the North Island. Mr. Rule, Under-Traffic Manager of the Railway Depart, was assailed at a late hour on the beach road, Mechanics’ Bay, and badly maltreated. The cause of the al leged assault is not yet cleared up. His jaw is fractured, several teeth knocked out, and his face a confused mass of flesh. He was last seen in the evening leaving the Swan Inn. By the brig Merrilies, from Levuka, intelligence has been received of the mur der of America Johnston, of the firm of Johnston and Chaffin, by natives of the Island of Aota.

Hawera, May 8.

The road works on the Waimate Plains rre advancing slowly at present, as each camp has to contend with a bad swamp in advance of them. The swamp cannot be avoided, unless by going to the sand hills on one side, or the sea beach on the other. After the swamps are passed, the country improves, and the work can be proceeded with more speedily. Napier, May 10. Great satisfaction is expressed by the Wairoa settlers at the removal of Ebnezeer Baker, B.M. A petition for his reinstate ment has been but poorly signed. As Mr. Seymour Tancred, son of Sir Thomas Tancred, was driving a buggy and pair into town on Saturday morning, he was run into by a Maori on horseback. The collision broke the carriage pole, and the horses bolted, one of them breaking his leg, and had to be shot. The occu pants of the carriage were uninjured. Wellington, May 8.

Captain Bendall, Secretary of the Underwriters Association, leaves for the Forest Queen by the Charles Edward this evening. The brigantine Isabella will also be chartered to proceed to the scene of the mishap. Private advices received yesterday state that the barque Whittington, which left Philadelphia for England on December 8, had been lost with all hands. She was loaded with grain, and it is conjectured was caught in a hurricane and foundered, owing to the cargo shifting. Captain Webster, who had command of her, was, during the period 1872 to 1876, in the employ of Messrs. John Br ogden and Sons, of this city. The Secretary of the Marine Depart ment has received a telegram from Have lock, annoucing that the ketch Forest Queen, from Wellington to Waitara, with railway iron and carriages, struck on the Inner Hock, off Jackson’s Head, on Thurs day. She is now beached in Guard’s Pas sage, and can be saved if immediate as sistance be obtained. Her master-brought the news to Havelock, and returned to the wreck. The Forest Queen is owned by Captain M‘lntyre, Wellington, and is insured in the New Zealand to LGSO, of which L 260 is re-insured in the Colonial. The cargo is fully insured by all offices, to the value of about LIOOO. The insurance offices are arranging to send a steamer from here. A deputation from Wanganui waited on the Colonial Secretary in reference to an application made by certain districts in the South Island to the effect that the whole of the North Island might be pro claimed an infected cattle district, and that the removal of the cattle from the north to the south island be wholly pro hibited on account of the outbreak ot pleuro pneumonia in Auckland. The de putation represented the hardship and unfairness of the course which Govern ment had been urged to take, and its effect upon Wanganui, which was fully 300 miles distant from the locality where the disease had appeared. Moreover, they had a large trade in stock with the West Coast of the South Island, which would be destroyed by the prohibition asked for. Mr. Dick said the Govern ment had no power to take such an ex treme course as that against which the deputation protested, and certainly had no idea of adopting any measures of so oppressive a nature.

Wellington, May 10.

Tlie Court of Appeal opened this morn ing, when the case of Baghan and Craw bey, an appeal from the Supreme Court at Auckland—-was argued. Judgment was reserved.

At a meeting of persons desirous of set tling upon land, it was resolved that Mr. Evendin should wait on Government, ask ing for facilities for taking up selections near Stratford, and for temporary assis tance to selectors in the way of emplojr ment on public works.

Mr. Mansford, R.M., who has been seriously indisposed for some time past, is about to leave Wellington. Arrangements have been concluded for an exchange with Mr. Shaw, present District Judge and Resident Magistrate at New Plymouth, and Mx\ Shaw is expected to be in Wel lington in a fortnight’s time. The ex change between Mr. Mansford and Mr. Shaw is for three or four months, at the end of which time it is probable that other arrangements will be made. Mr. J. M. Taylor, well known com mission agent and settler, died on Satur day at the age of 63. A strong N.W. gale has been blowing. No damage is reported beyond one or two yachts driven ashore. Turakina, May 8.

Mr. Snelgrove, the deputy returning officer for this place, only arrived at 9.40. Many electors were waiting at 9 o’clockt and left without voting. This will aff’ec, the validity of the Rangitikei election. Marton, May 8.

The following is the result of the Rangi tikei election :—Sir William Fox, 232 ; Mr. D, Fraser, 123 ; Mr. Lyon, 69. Christchurch, May, 10.

Last night a fire occurred in Mair and Co. ! s flour mills, Southbrook, resulting in considerable damage. The exertions of the Fire Brigade prevented its total de struction. The fire originated in the faulty construction of the kiln, the wooden beams above the iron floor igniting. The damage is covered by insurance in the Liverpool, London and Globe. Temuka, May 8.

Three wheat stacks belonging to Mr. Mathews have been burned to the ground. The origin of the fire is at present un known. Mr. Mathews and he wife were both away at the time, and they have not yet returned. The stacks were insured for L 250 in the New Zealand Company. Dunedin, May 10.

Walter J. H. Burton, photographer, George street, committed suicide this morning by taking chemicals. He had been drinking heavily of late.

News has been received of Mr. James Macassey’s death, Adelaide. Blenheim, May 8.

The workings on the new diggings, at Wairau Valley, are at present confined to the bed of the creek. There are about 60 men working there, all of whom have taken up claims, but they are much troubed with large boulders in the creek of such size that they cannot be removed. About five claims are paying well, one of them obtained 14oz. in the course of a morning about a fortnight ago. On the other hand there are a great many more claims in which the men are barely making a living. Morgan, who prospected the creek, has been out prospecting between here and Wakamarina for the last month, and re tux-ned last week without having been able to find any payable ground in his travels. Dunedin, May 10. The Railway Porters Deputation have met Mr. Stewart, bringing under his no tice the grievance of being compelled to work nine hours a day. At the City Court to-day, Mr. Conway, the cricketer, was charged with assaulting the police. Fitzclarence Roberts, a squatter, was also charged with attempt ing to rescue him. The case against the former was dismissed, and Roberts fined L 5. Bluff, May 10. Arrived—Stella, from Auckland Islands. The captain reports no trace of the miss sealers ; ho repaired the depot, and seai’ched all the islands.

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, TUESDAY, MAY 11, 1880.



Wanted. WANTED KNOWN—That C. Haw kins, the Tinwald Bootmaker, has DEMOTED to premises Opposite the Tinwald Post Office, where he is still open to Sell first-class Boots and Shoes at his usual Cheap Dates. All kinds of Boots Made and Repaired. 805g—417c WANTED— Smart ERRAND BOY.— Apply HERALD t Office. 425c-837g TTTANTED—A BLACKSMITH, must VV he a good Shoer. Apply im mediately to ROBERT PATTON. 428-cß3og Mount Somers. Meetings. ASHBURTON AGRICULTURAL AND PASTORAL ASSOCIATION. A COMMITTEE MEETING will be held at Shearman’s Hotel, on FRIDAY, 14th MAY, at 2 o’clock. Business— To receive report of Yard Committee and other business. GEORGE JAMESON, 843 g Secretary. Tenders. TENDERS. mo BE LET BY TENDER, the FEED- J- ING off 50 ACRES of SPLENDID TURNIPS, situated on Mr. William Liddle’s farm, Hinds, the Turnips to be fed off by the Ist JULY next. H. MOFFAT, Wakanui Mills, 304c-724g Ashburton. ASHBURTON BOROUGH COUNCIL. TENDERS are invited for the supply of 7,000 feet, more or less, of TIMBER, Totara or Black Pine. Also, for FORMING part of Burnett street West, about 13 chains. Specifications may be seen at the Borough Council Offices, and tenders, en closing a guarantee deposit of £5, to be delivered at the Town Clerk’s Office on or before MONDAY, May 17th, at 4 p.m. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. FOOKS & SON, 8450 Borough Engineers, TENDERS FOR PLOUGHING. WRITTEN TENDERS will bo re ceived at the offices of Mont gomery and Co. (Limited), Aahburtoi, till THURSDAY, the 13th inat., ior PLOUGHING 250 Acres Land, six or seven inches depth. Separate prices for each depth. The land is about four miles from Ashburton, and near to Mr. James Scott’s, on the Scuth road. For further particulars apply as above, or to 8 4 6 g J. H. WOOD.



Alfred Harrison. TO-MORROW, IMPORTANT SALE. BY ORDER OF THE MORTGAGEE. WITHOUT RESERVE. WEDNESDAY, 12 xll MA Y, 12 o’clock sharp. ALFRED HARRISON has received instructions from the Mortgagee to SELL BY PUBLIC AUCTION, On the premises of the late MR. JAMES CAIRNS, Waterton, The Compact Little FARM, of 100 ACRES 1()0 The whole is laid down in English grass, fenced, and sub-divided into pad docks. There is also a good House, Stable, and other improvements. g DRAUGHT HORSES g 2 BAY FILLY', 2 Yrs. J rj DAIRY COWS rj REAPER AND BINDER, By Osborne, -| D. F. PLOUGH I By Reid and Gray. J DRAY HARROWS, HARNESS, Etc., Etc. Absolutely Without Reserve. Terms at Sale. ALFRED HARRISON 795 c Auctioneer. H. Matson and Co. PUBLIC NOTICE. On account of whom it may concern. SALE OF CHOICE LITTLE FARM OF J9Q ACRES, WITH LARGE IMPROVEMENTS. By order of the Mortgagees. jyjTESSRS. H. MATSON & CO. have received instructions from the Mortgagees TO SELL, AT THEIR CANTERBURY WOOL STORES, ON SATURDAY, MAY 15, 1880, Sale at 2 o’clock, The whole of that choice and compact FREEHOLD FARM, Being lot 4 on deposit plan No. 415, containing 120 acres, 3 roods, and 10 perches, more or less, part of rural sections Nos. 21.093, 24605, 21095, 8395,10771,10843, and 8398, and known as JAM E S WAR D’ S FAR M, LONGBEACH, With large improvements.



Sale at 2 o’clock sharp. Plans and conditions of sale at the offices of the auctioneers, 11. MATSON & CO. Thomas and Bruges, Solicitors for the Mortgagees. 812 u Edmiston, Gundry & Co. ANTED TO PURCHASE, GOOD SAMPLES OF RYE GRASS SEED TARES EDMISTON, GUNDRY, & Co. FOR SALE. ON EXCEPTIONALLY EASY TERMS. TWO QUARTER-ACRE SECTIONS, Mayo’s Land, Beach-road, Trevorton, with well-finished 2-roome_d Cottages erected thereon, to be sold oh EXCEEDINGLY EASY TERMS. For particulars, apply to EDMISTON, GUNDRY, & Co. SEEDS FOR AUTUMN SOWING THE UNDERSIGNED have on SALE at the■ LOWEST MARKET f WHITE OLOYER RED OLOYER ? COW GRASS ' ALSIKE TREFOIL j LUCERNE RYE GRASS COCKSFOOT TIMOTHY TURNIP (White Stone, Green Top Yellow Aberdeen, Purple Top Yellow Aberdeen.) EDMISTON, GUNDRY, & Co. 7610 East Street. For Sale. FOR SALE. CHEAP. CHEAP. CHEAP. 30,000 STAKES, Also, kaA AAA FEET BUILDING 500,000 TIMBER. Now in stock, and daily arriving from the mills. ALPHEUS HAYES, 7380 East street, Ashburton. A SMALL Lot of MERINO EWES and a few pure bred LEICESTER RAMS of Mr. W. Boag’s breeding FOR SALE. Also, Grazing for a few quiet Cattle. Apply on Elgin Farm, Wakanui. 8010 J. STANLEY BRUCE.



For Sale. FOR SALE. HEAVY Draught GELDINGS and FILLIES, 3 yrs. off. Apply, WM. C. WEBB, 808 g Upper Riccarton. CORN SACKS. EOR SALE. —2O Bales full-sized Corn sacks. Apply to C. PERCY COX, 821 g Agent, Roysc, Stead, and Co. LAND. LAND. ESSRS. POYNTZ & CO. have received instructions to OFFER FOR SALE BY PRIVATE TREATY, AN UNIMPROVED FARM of 400 Acres, in one or two lots. The land is of fair quality and situated, within four miles of a Railway Station on the main lino 107 g



Public Notices. Y. R. NEW ZEALAND RAILWAYS. (Christchurch Section.) NOTICE TO FARMERS AND OTHERS. OWING to the scarcity of shipping, a large proportion of the Grain now coming forward is being stored at Lyttel ton and charged for. Farmers are recom mended to make arrangements for ship ping before sending their grain forward. FREDK. BACK, General Manager. General Manager’s Office, Christchurch, May 6th, 1880. 827 g Y. R. NEW ZEALAND RAILWAYS. MIDDLE ISLAND. TVT OTICE. —lt is hereby intimated that J3I the following contracts are WITH DRAWN fivm tender until further notice :—■ “Ashburton Branch Extension Con tract,” and “ Dunback Contract.” W. N. BLAIR, Engineer-in-Chargc, M.I. Public Works Office, Dunedin. 82£g V. R. LAND DISTRICT OF CANTERBURY* PURSUANT to Order-in-Council, dated 6th April, 1880, certain portions of the Undermentioned Townships will be open for Application on MONDAY, the 17th instant, under the Village Settlement clauses of the Land Act Amendment Act, 1879, on deferred payments, in allotments varying from 1 acre to 5 acres, at the rates per acre as follows, viz. : Dromore, 83 acres, at £6 per acre. Hinds, 114 acres, at £6 per acre. Orari, 27 acres, at£o per acre. Horndon, 50 acres, at £5 per acre. Aylesbury, 75 acres, at £5 per acre. South Rakaia, G 53 acres, at £lO per acre. Purchase money payalle in five years by half-yearly instalments, without interest. Conditions may be obtained at the Land Office, Christchurch, either personally or by letter, and applications may be made at the Survey Offices, Christchurch and Timaru, on and after the l7th instant. JOHN MARSHMAN, Commissioner of Crown Lands. Land Office, Christchurch, 4th May, 1880. 8!0g DISSOLUTION OF PARTNER SHIP. IVrOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that j>J the PARTNERSHIP hitherto existing between Messrs. Cosgrave and Murray, trading together as Blacksmiths, Mount Somers, is hereby DISSOLVED by mutual consent. ■ - Dated this 4th day of May, 1880. EDWARD COSGRAVE. 819 g JOHN MURRAY. NOTICE. ACCOUNTS BE WESTERFIELD. HAVING disposed of the Wester ' field Estate, ALL CLAIMS against the Estate must be sent in by the 31st day of MAY, for settlement, otherwise they will not be recognised. Addressed to J. Davison, Westerfield. F. C REED. May 4th, 1880. 41Gc-825g HORSE BREAKING. finHE undersigned is now prepared to | Undertake the BREAKING of HORSES to double and single harness, also to saddle. Mr. Willcocks has had a very consider able experience in Australia, and his success there as a Trainer is sufficient guarantee as to his ability. All orders to be left at the Coach Office, Commercial Hotel, Ashburton, or the Wheatsheaf Hotel, Wheatstone. 403c-81Gg GEO. WILLCOCKS. NOTICE TO HORSE BREEDERS IN THE ASHBURTON AND SUR ROUNDING DISTRICTS. WE, the undersigned, Trustees in the Estate of W. Bennison, of Ashbur ton, hereby certify that the said estate has NO CLAIM on the different fees due from the service of the ENTIRE HORSE “ Sir Julius Vogel,” the property of W. Holley, which travelled the Ashburton and surrounding districts the season of 1878. B. EDE. JOSEPH CLARK. In reference to the above, I, the under signed, beg to state that after having waited until after harvest, at the request of different persons who have not paid for the service of the abovementioned horse, I must now ask for payment of all moneys due respecting the same. Payment to be made to W. Holley, uam Street East, Christchurch, or legal proceedings will be taken to recover the ame without further notice, a Ist May, 1880. 410c-81S



Public Notices. NEW ZEALAND TRUST AND LOAN COMPANY (LIMITED). QAPITAL £1,000,000. SUMS OF £BOO - £20,000 READY TO BE ADVANCED UPON FREEHOLD SECURITIES. Information can be obtained upon appli cation to J. C. M'DOWALL, Manager, 578 a Hereford street, Christchurch. OTj A AAA TO LEND, in sums to oCxUjUuU suit borrowers, at lowest rate of interest. F. P. O’Reilly, Solicitor, Ashburton. 424c-8350 SLAUGHTER LICENSE. I HEREBY give notice that I intend' to apply for a Slaughtering for R. S. 20905, for large and small cattle at the County Council meeting, onjTthe 2nd day of J une next. | $ J. STANLEY BRUCE. Wakanui, May 4th, 1880.* i 8000 NOTICE. v ' : MOUNT SOMERS ROAD BOARD. "VT OTICE is hereby given that the J 3( Mount Somers Road Board propose to STOP a ROAD from the South East corner of R.S. 23518 to the South East corner of R.S. 19975, and to take in ex change thereof a road from the aforesaid South East corner of R. S. 23518 to the South East corner of R.S. 24989, joining Government road at the South West cor ner of R. S. 25014. Plans of the above ai’e now deposited at the Road Board office, Mount Somers. Dated this 11th day of May, 1880. By order, C. WENTWORTH COOKSON, Jnn., Surveyor to the 841 a Mount Somers Road Board.



Business Notices. BAR Framed BEE HIVES. T. A. Gates, Saunders’ Buildings. 828 g OTTON & CO., HORSE CLIPPERS, 24 YeAiw’ Colonial Experience. HORSES BROKEN IN TO SADDLE AND HARNESS. Moderate Charges. Apply Baldwin’s Hotel, or Brighton Boarding House, WE have discontinued Gristing at our Mills, and shall' he obliged if owners will at once call for any grists in hand. Triangle. 842 g GRISTING. 834 g SAUNDERS BROS.



McSKERRY DRILLS. A SHIPMENT of these celebrated Drills is expected shortly to arrive. They will range in width from G feet 6 inches (12 Hoppers) to 10 feet (17 Hoppers). Orders taken by the undersigned, FREDK. PAVITT, Ashburton, For the SOLE AGENT, JOHN ANDERSON, 64G0-240c. Canterbury Foundry.



GRAIN. ROYSE, STEAD, & CO. are prepared to PURCHASE GRAIN or to make ADVANCES ON GRAIN consigned to them for sale or ship ment. 0. PERCY COX, Agents for ROYSE, STEAD, & CO., 493 a Ashburton.



PRACTICAL WATCH & CLOCK MAKER, JEWELLER, &c. ROBT. MURRAY, MOORE STREET, BEACH ROAD, ASHBURTON, HAVING had over thirty years’ ex perience in sonic of the leading establishments in England and Scotland, trusts by good workmanship and atten tion to business to merit a share of the patronage of the inhabitants of Ashburton and County. A well-assorted stock of Watches, Clocks, Jewellery, Spectacles, &c. Watch Glasses and Keys, of best quality, fitted. All Watoh and Clock Work and Jewel lery repairs executed on the Premises. Specimens of Workmanship by R.M. shown in the window, AT MOORE STREET (Next Door to the Road Board Office), BEACH ROAD, ASHBURTON. J. R. CHAPMAN, JpAINTER, GLAZIER, PAPER HANGER & SIGNWRITBR, Importer of Paper-hangings, White Lead, Glass, &c. The trade supplied at lowert Wholesale 824g-429c Prices. 17



Business Notices. NEW SHOP. JUST OPENED, TO MEET REQUIRE MENTS. o. c AUSTENS & TOBACCONISTS, Fancy Goons and Stationery c°- Depot, PROSPECT BUILDINGS, East stp.eet, Shop formerly occupied by Weston. Good ..Stock of Cigars, Tobacco, and Pipes / of every description. ,# jfIAIR - CUTTING, SHAVING, AND ' SHAMPOOING on the premises. Licensed to sell Postage Stamps. 766g-366c HALLO! HiLLO! QUILL AGAIN. REDUCTION IN PRICES. BOTTLED WINES & SPIRITS. T. QUILL, SEEING the necessity of a Wholesale Bottling, Wine, and Spirit Store in Ashburton, has determined to supply that want, and therefore begs to submit the following list of Prices, every article guaranteed to be of the best and purest description. PRICE LIST. Brandy Flasks, 2s. and 4s. per flask. Fine Old Port, per Bottle, ss. and 6s. Superior old Dry Montelado, (old Sherry) 9b. & 6s. Very old Scotch Whisky, per Settle ss. Fine old Irish Whisky, per Bottle, ss. Superior old Jamaca Rum, per Bottle, ss. Fine old Martelle’s Dark Brandy, per Bottle, ss. Hennessey’s Brandy, per Bottle, 6s. Superior Square Gin (J.D.K.Z.), per Bottle, 6s. Superior Old Tom (Swain Booth’s), per Bottle, ss, All other brands equally Reduced. QUILL’S Assorted Dozen of Best Wines and Spirits for £3 10s, containing— -3 bottles Brandy 2 bottles Whisky 2 „ Port 2 ~ Sherry 2 ~ Rum 1 ~ Old Tom (Ready packed, and forwarded to any part of the County on the shortest notice.) One trial will prove to Quill’s customers the quality of his taps. COMMENCING MONDAY, 26th APRIL. Open from 7 a.m to 6 p.m. during winter months. Note Address— T. QUILL’S, WHOLESALE BOTTLING STORES, Commercial Hotel, (Near Railway Station), Ashburton. 7510-336 c



FINE ARTS. ART UNION A SPLENDID Collection of. OIL PAINTINGS find Water Color DRAWINGS, by Mr. Clarke, of are to be disposed of by-Art Union. The pictures are on view at, the shop next to Mr, Street’s, Saddler* Rakaia. Tickets, 10s each, 'can be obtained at Mr. Street’s Saddler, Rakaia, and of THOS. A. GATES, , Picture Frame Maker. 48c-7700 , : Ashburton. TO FARMERS. THE UNDERSIGNED are CASH PURCHASERS of WHEAT, OATS, and BAR-LEY, and are prepared to SHIP WHEAT to the English markets on farmers’ account at the lowest possible cdst. P. CUNNINGHAM & 00., 561 g Ashburton and Christchurch. BEST NEWCASTLE COALS I^s LAMBTON COLLIERY, gQg PER TON. -1 A PER CENT. DISCOUNT JLv for CASH. SPRINGFIELD COALS -40 s. PER TON. 10 Per Cent. Discount for Cash, To be delivered in my yard. Acconnts to be paid monthly. 359 C '773° C. PERCY COX. PATRONISED BY ALL CLASSES. THE GREATEST DISCOVERYjOF THE AGE. ninbb’s TRADE MARK. PURE EXTRACT of KEROSINE WILL IF ’LAMP IS ‘ UPSET. Burns in any Kerosine Lamp ; gives a brighter light, lasts longer, is free from smell and free from danger. Sold by all respectable grocers and storekeepers throughout the colony. The next time you want Oil for your Lamp try a tin of “ Niner’s Extract.’’ Sold in pints, quarts, half-gallon and one-gallon tins. Wholesale and Retail Agents for the Ashburton District— O R R AND CO., Ashburton and Rakaia. 31Gc-735a



Public Notices, TO FARMERS. undersigned are CASH BUYERS Of Wheat and other Grain, or will make LIBERAL ADVANCES On shipments to London on grower’s account. DEERING’S TWINE BINDER. NOTICE TO FARMERS. have this day APPOINTED MESSRS. FRIEDLANDER BROS. SOLE AGENTS for the DEEDING TWINE BINDER for the county of Ashburton. MASON STROTHERS & CO. Christchurch 10th. February, 1880. The Deering Twine Binder AWARDED GOLD MEDAL At Ashburton, six machines competing.



THE DE BRING TWINE BINDER took the SPECIAL PRIZE at the Oamaru {trial etc. JJAYING been appointed sole agents for the above machines, we are now prepared to TAKE ORDERS for the coming season. As only a LIMITED NUMBER can be supplied, all who wish to make certain of securing those favorite machines fo next season should order before the depar ture of next San Francisco Mail. FRIEDLANDER B R .°. AGE NT S FOR THE COLONIAL FIRE AND MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND SOLE AGENTS FOR THE CELEBRATED ALTHOUSE SELF - REGULATING WINDMILLS.



Business Notices. Dissolution OF Partnership. o ORE AND CO., ~p|EG to announce that they intend to DISSOLVE PARTNERSHIP on Ist SEPTEMBER. They will therefore, on Saturday, May Ist, offer the whole of their superior stock, amounting to over £20,000 worth of DRAPERY, IRONMONGERY, AND GROCERIES, AT COST PRICE. The reductions in price extends to every Department in our Business, And we trust our Customers will pay PROMPT CASH DURING SALE. AlFGoods will be marked in plain figures with Red Ink. f f f All outstanding accounts must be paid at once so that partnership accounts may be adjusted. .11l OEE & CO., ASHBURTON & RAKAIA April 24th, 1880. P.S.—A Largo Shipment of Drapery Goods just opened up ex Pallala. Guns ! Guns! Guns! POWDER. SHOT. CAPS.



ORE AND CO. ~|"|~AVE now on hand a very fine assortment of BREEOHLOADING DOUBLE AND SINGLE-BARREL GUNS, And as these have been imported direct from the manufacturers, we are prepared to £e'.l at the moat Reasonable Prices— Prom £2 10s3 to|£2s. ORR AND 0,05 19Dc-9ct