LAST NIGHT'S CABLEGRAMS.

(Renters Telegrams.)

London, June 16. Three per Cent Consols, 97 ; Five per Cent New Zealand 10.40 Loan, i°3^- Adelaide wheat, per 4961b5., ex ■warehouse 475. 6d. ; best Australian beef tallow, 30s. 6d. per cwt.; best Australian mutton tallow, 325. 6d. per cwt.

The total quantity of wheat afloat for Great Britain is i,490,000qr5. Hanlon, the Canadian, beat Elliot in the sculling match by thirteen lengths.

AUSTRALIAN.

(Reuter's Telegrams. ) Melbourne, June 17. Arrived —Tanjore, to-day, from King George’s Sound. The Chimborazo arrived at Suez yesterday. Mr. Berry reached Melbourne to night and was publicly received in Spencer-street. A torchlight procession was formed and proceeded to the Treasury, where Mr. Berry made a speech, thanking the people for his reception. He believed the reform question was brought to a point where victory was assured to the people. They had the moral support of the best minds in England, and could not fail'to win.

ACCOMMODATION BILLS.

(Yrom the Wellington Post.)

There is one point which has been most prominently brought out in several recent cases, and that is the enormous amount of accommodation paper which has been flying about for some time past: Men hopelessly insolvent have for years been keeping up appearances on the strength of their friends’ names and have freely spent their friends’ money, getting deeper and deeper into the mire; every day, until at last the kite-flying became a kind of systematic and organised fraud. We see no moral difference, whatever legal one there may be, between a man who knows he is hopelessly insolvent getting a friend to lend him his name to a bill, which at the best will only temporarily stave off the day of reckoning, and another man who avoids the necessary lying and solicitation by coolly picking someone’s pocket. In many of the cases which have recently come to light it is impos sible to avoid pitying the victims to good nature and friendship who have been “ let in,” but still they are by no means free from blame. When giving their names they must have known that they were creating a fictitious credit for the person to whom the bill was given, and were aiding and abetting an illegitimate and vicious system of trade. On the strength of accommodation bills men utterly rotten financially have been .able to preserve an appearance of sub stantiality, and so to obtain credit from others. Legitimate traders thus deluded have good reason to complain of the mistaken kindness or generosity of those who rendered the deceit pos sible. We are not at all sure that it would not be a wise thing to exclude all accommodation bills from the list of provable debts in any insolvent estates. If bills of accommodation are to be given, let them be treated not as. trade debts, but as debts of honor. Were this done, not only would solvent men be more loth than they are even now to lend their names, but men tottering on the verge of ruin would perhaps have more compunctions about robbing their friends by this means. So long as these bills are treated as legitimate trade debts, and dividends drawn on them after the smash, the insolvent is not likely to be much troubled in conscience about what he has done, and fails to realise the dishonorable nature of his conduct, although he would probably feel overwhelmed with shame if he had to put in his schedule money owing on a bet or lost at cards.

A Yankee Notion. —An eastern corres pondent of a Californian paper says that the farmers in this district have given up drilling in their grain. Some sow broad cast, in the time-honored way ; others— and among them not a few of the most progressive farmers—rig a seed-sower behind their ploughs in such a way that although they plough from eight to ten inches deep, the grain of wheat falls just in time to be caught by about two inches in depth of the lap of furrows. The writer saw some large fields which had been treated in this way,, and it was the prettiest sight imaginable. The long rows extended in straight lines across the fields, evenly, and in fine state of growth. In ordinary seasons it is not considered necessary to harrow after sowing in this way, if it is on summer fallowed land.

Daring Robbery. —A daring robbery has taken place at the residence of Constable Price, about a mile from Feild ingi It appears (says the Mfinawatu Deraid) a man had been engaged to paper the house, 'whpn Mrs. Price went into the bedroom, where the man was working, and took some money from a ohest of drawers, placing £75 in a bag back in them. She locked the chest, laid the keys aside, and started off to Fielding. About 5.30 p. m., as she returned, smoke was seen issuing from underneath the house.; - The fire was soon extinguished, and no attention was paid to it, Mr. Price thinking it was caused by the young children who were left at home. The keys were not missed for two or three days, but on Sunday young Price missed a new pair of patent leather shoes. He expressed his suspicions, and diligent search was at once made for the missing keys. Mean time Constable Price was sent for from Feilding, and on his arrival the drawer was prised open with a chisel, and it was once seen that £75 in notes had been stolen. It is generally supposed that the place was . set on fire, so that no clue might remain as to the theft.. Price started off on Monday morning for Wa nganui in search of the man fye accuses.

THE ASHBURtON HERALD.

\v j 1M79



New Advertisements. V. R, In the District Court of Canterbury, Hoi.ijen at Ashburton. IN THE MATTER OF The Debtors and Creditors Act, 1876, and of The Debtors and Creditors Act, 1876, Amendment Act. 1878, and of the bankruptcyof THOMAS HUDSON, of the Town of Ashburton, in the Provincial District of Canterbury, and Colony of New Zealand, Saddler, a debtor. NOTICE is hereby given that the Creditors of the above-named debtor have this day elected Charles Moore, of Dunedin, 1 saddler, and George Jameson, of Ashburton, merchant, as and to be Creditors’ Trustees of the estate and effects of the above-named debtor. And further that the said Charles Moore and George Jameson have filed in the above Court their acceptance of the said office. Dated this 18th day of June, 1879. 0. CAVENDISH HURRELL, Clerk of the District Court. E. G. Crisp, Solicitor for debtor. 1040 mO BE SOLD, CHEAP—Nine J-acre | sections of Magnificent LAND, fronting on Allen and Middle Roads, North Town Belt. Apply to— R. ELSTON, 1038 South-East Belt. GONCERTINAS, German Accordeons, Mouth Organs, and Violin Strings, at H. M. JONES’, Baring Square. Tenders. TENDERS. ASHBURTON COUNTY HOSPITAL. TENDERS Wanted, for the Delivery of 300 Loads SHINGLE and 500 Loads SAND, at per load. Tenders to be sent in by THURSDAY, 19th inst., addressed to the undersigned, at Hayes’ office, East Street. 1033 W. CARLTON. UPPER ASHBURTON ROAD BOARD, j TENDERS are invited by the Board for the following works : No. 29—Forming, &c., about two miles of the road rrom Wester field House to Bradfield. No. 30—Shingle repairs, Lagmhor Road. No. 31 —Reforming and Shingling a portion of the Alford Forest Road. No. 32—Erecting Timber Crate at the Narrows, Alford Forest Road. Timber supplied. No. 33—Reducing Grade of a Cutting at the Rangitata. No. 34—Reforming road from Wes terfield House to the River. Tender's, addressed to the Chairman, must be sent in not later than TUESDAY, the Ist July prox., at noon ; if later, they will be rejected. Specifications, &c., are to be seen at the office up to six o’clock on Monday night, the 31st instant. ROBT. D PULLAR, Clerk. Road Board Office, Westerfield, June 12th, 1879. 1022



TENDERS are invited for the Cutting of Four Miles of Gorse Hedges at the Lagmhor Homestead. Tenders to be sent in by FRIDAY, the 20th. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. For particulars, apply to DONALD McLEAN, 1023 Lagmhor. PLOUGHING AND FENCING. TENDERS are invited for DOUBLE SOD FENCING round portions of the Plantation Reserves near Chertsey, Dromore, Wakanui, Tinwald, and Winder mere. Also, for PLOUGHING 30 acres at each of the places named. Further particulars may be obtained at the County Council Office, and tenders must be left there by noon on FRIDAY, the 20th. EDWARD G. WRIGHT, 1015 (For the Plantation Board). ASHBURTON COUNTY COUNCIL. North Ashburton River Bridge, ft ear Mount Somers Road Crossing. I.IRESH TENDERS are invited for r Bridge reduced to 600 feet in length, and spans to be 20 feet. Plan and specifi cation can be seen at Council offices, Moore-street, Ashburton, and Tenders addressed to the Chairman, with a deposit equal to five per cent of the amount of tender, to be lodged not later than 10 a. m., Wednesday, 2nd July next. By order. Wm. BAXTER, Ashburton, County Engineer. June 14th, 1879. 1018 ASHBURTON ROAD BOARD. TENDERS are invited for the following works : No. 171—124 Chains drains, near Water ton (fresh tenders). No. 174—156 Chains, M'Lennon’s Road. No. 175—22 Chains Gidding’s Outfall. No. 176—Drain on Longbeach Road, by Chapman’s, 28 chains. No. 177—Drain on Osborne’s Road, near the above. Tenders addressed to the Chairman, and endorsed with the number of the work tendered for, will be received till 10 a. m. on MONDAY, June 23rd. All tenders to be accompanied with a deposit equal to 5 per cent, on the value of the work tendered for. The Surveyor will show intending ten derers over 174, 175, 176, and 177 on YVednesday, June 13. These contracts wil be let in short lengths to suit the un employed. By order of the Board, 1020 JAMES WILKIE, Surveyor.



Auction Sales. SATURDAY. NEXT, 21ST Inst. Messrs acland, Campbell and Co. have received instructions from the Trustee to sell by public auction on the premises of MR. F. DOHERTY, PETER STREET, 2 Horses, 2 Traps, 2 Sets Trap Harness, 2 Saddles, I Bridle, A quantity of Oats, 7 Sacks of Potatoes, A small quantity of Coal, Posts and Rails, &c. Sale to commence at 11 o’clock. ACLAND, CAMPBELL & CO., 1037 Auctioneers Messrs, acland, Campbell & CO., have received instructions to sell the 1 GOOD-WILL OF LEASE OF 260 acres 260 OF LAND AT WINCHMORE, With House and Stable thereon. Full particulars at our offices. ACLAND, CAMPBELL, & Co., 1014 Auctioneers. Public Notices.



C. PERCY COX, T AND AND ESTATE AGENT AND -L' VALUATOR, ASHBURTON. TO LET OR SELL -680 Acres first-class land (limestone) with good house, large stables, woolshed, sheep-yards, granaries, etc., etc., com plete ; very convenient. 320 Acres reserve, first-class land, part sub-let, sufficient to cover the whole of Government rent, etc., leaving upwards of 200 acres rent free for 2 years. Low price wanted for goodwill of lease, or would be let to a suitable tenant. 2,500 Acres ring-fenced, to be let in one block for grazing, or in blocks to suit purchasers for cropping, with or with* out purchasing clause. Town and Suburban Sections . sell or let in Ashburton and Hindhope. MONEY TO LEND ON APPROVED FREEHOLD SECURITY Agent for Union Insurancp; COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND. 717 Special Notice !! r E are Landing COAL ex “ Emperor,” and expect full supply on Wednesday, the ißth inst. W. MONTGOMERY, & CO., (Limited), 1028 Ashburton. Assigned Estate of A. W. WORTH INGTON, of Ashburton, Book seller, &c. (commonly known as Alfred Weston). GREDITORS in this Estate will please forward their claims on or before June 20, to my office, Ashburton, or they will not be recognised. W. H. ZOUCH, 986 Trustee. SANDO AND OLSEN’S ASSIGNED ESTATE. ALL Debts owing to this Estate must'at once be paid to Messrs. Saunders Brothers, or they will be sued for without further notice. 1016 |3. SAUNDERS B. HALE Trustees. JUST ARRIVED Young Ladies’ Journal, London Journal, Family Herald, and Bow Bells, at H. M. Jones’ Baring Square. SCHOOL Books, Bags, Etc.—H. M. JONES, Stationer, Etc., Baring Square. 473 a SCHOOL Requisites and Artist Mate rials. H. M. JONES, Stationer Baring Square. 473> T7INVELOPES, NOTEPAPER, EN _CJ VELOPES, NOTEPAPER.—The cheapest ever offered in Ashburton, at the Herald Office, Wholesale Stationery Depot, Saunders’ Buildings. 55



Amusements. TOWN HALL. Lessees and Managers Iliscocks, Hayman, and Co. Business Mam ger ... Geo. Lingard. JUNE 18 AND 19. The Idols of Two Continents, PROFESSOR S. S. and CLARA BALDWIN, EXPOSERS OF SPIRITUALISM, In their Original and EXTRAORDINARY LIGHT SEANCE, Performing by Human Agency all the Mar vellous, Physical and Mental Tests of the Most Celebrated Spirit Mediums. Endorsed by upwards of 1,000 prominent Divines, Editors, Literati, and Notables, as being the Most Crushing Blow yet aimed against the performances of Mediums, being all the more overwhelming in that the Banner of Light the leading Spiritualistic paper (U.S.A.), claims that Professor Baldwin is a Medium. QLARA jgALDWIN’S RENOWNED SPIRIT SEANCE MATERIALISATION. Ths Melbourne Argus says: —“You can actually see and recognise the faces and forms of the dead as they appear in a bright light on the open stage during,Clara Baldwin’s spirit xride reception.” Doors open 7.30 ; commence 8 sharp. Ad mission, 35., 25., is. 987 W. C. CONKLING, Agent. V OCAL AND INSTRUMENTAL CON CERT IN THE TEMPLAR HALL. WEDNESDAY, JUNE 25TH, 1879 An Entertainment will be given on the above date in aid of the WESLEYAN CHURCH BUILDING FUND. GCEES, PART SONGS, DUETS, AND SOLOS. Admission, Is 6d. Programme will shortly appear. Tickets can be obtained from Messrs. Jones, Aitlen, Weeks, Orr, Ashwood, Andrews, and others. 994 Public Notices. NORTH ASHBURTON AND LOWER ASHBURTON ROAD DISTRICTS CONSTITUTED. [l.s] Hercules Robinson, Governor. A PROCLAMATION. BY virtue of the powers vested in me by the seventh section of the Ordin ance of the Province of Canterbury, in tituled “ The Canterbury Roads Ordin ance, 1872,” and of the powers vested in me by “ The Abolition of Provinces Act, 1875,” and “ The Canterbury Roads Or dinance Amendment Act, 1877,” I Her cules George Robert Robinson, the Gover nor of the Colony of New Zealand, do hereby proclaim and declare that, from and after the date hereof, the portion of the Lower Ashburton Road District des cribed in the First Schedule hereto shall be severed from the said road district, and shall be and is hereby constituted a new district under the name of the “North Ashburton Road District,” and that the remaining portion of the said Lower Ash burton Road District described in the Second Schedule hereto shall be deemed to be a new district under the name of the “ Lower Ashburton Road District.” FIRST SCHEDULE. Description of the North Ashburton Road District. The North Ashburton Road District comprises all that portion of the Provincial District of Canterbury, bounded towards the North-east by the South Rakaia Road District ; towards the North-west by the Great Southern Railway and by the Town of Ashburton ; towards the South-west by a line running along the Middle of the Ashburton River ; and toward the South east by the South Pacific Ocean ; as the same is delineated on the plan deposited in the Survey Office, Christchurch. SECOND SCHEDULE. Description of the Lower Ashburton Road District. The Lower Ashburton Road District comprises all that portion of the Provin cial District of Canterbury bounded to wards the North-east by a line running along the middle of the Ashburton River ; towards the North-west by the Great Southern Railway; towards the South west by the Rangitata River ; and towards the South-east by the South Pacific Ocean ; as the same is delineated on the plans deposited in the Survey Office, Christchurch. Given under the hand of His Excel lency Sir Hercules George Robert Robinson, Knight Grand Cross of the Most Distinguished Order of Saint Michael and Saint George, Governor and Com mander-in-Chief in and over Her Majesty’s Colony of New Zealand and its Dependencies, and Yice-Admiral of the same ; and issued under the Seal of the said Colony, at the Government House at Wellington, this twenty-ninth day of May, in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and seventy-nine. G. S. WHITMORE. God Save the Queen. 1001 SLAUGHTERING LICENSE. WE HEREBY give notice that we in in tend, at the Council’s sitting on the 2nd July, to apply for a license to kill small and large cattle on R. S. 26598. ROBERTS & WINTER. Selma, June 9, 1879. 990 ESTATE OF F. P. LeBRETON. ALL Claims against the above Estate must be sent in to the undersigned by TUESDAY, 17th June, otherwise they will not be recognised. A. O. AITKEN, TrusteG Ashburton, Jupe 10th, 1879. 992



Auction Sales. BULLOCK AND CO. AGENTS FOR THE SOUTH BRITISH FIRE AND MARINETNSURANCE’COMPANY Insurances effected at the lowest current rates on all kinds of Buildings, Threshing Machines, Crops Growing and in Stack. J. DRUMMOND McPHERSON, Manager, Christchurch.



TO RUNHOLDERS, FARMERS, AND OTHERS. Undersigned have on Sale - Fencing Wire No. 6 to 10. Standards and Stakes. Seeds— White Clover Red Clover . Cow Grass , Alsike Trefoil Lucerne, &c., &c. Rye Grass Seed Coal and Firewood Station Stores of Every Description. We are prepared to allow a very liberal discount for cash. BULLOCK AND CO., East Street. Business Notice. Properties for sale and] TO LET BY Messrs. Poyntz <& Go., ASHBURTON. FOR SALE, 800 Acres Unimproved Land, near Chert sey. 150 Acres,;’ three miles from Ashburton, 70 acres in English Grass. 150 Acres at Longbeach; Good House and Outbuildings. 10 Acres near Wakariui Township ; good stand for a Blacksmith. £-Acre in South Rakaia Township. The Central Temperance Hotel, Baring Square, Ashburton. 1 TO LET. 40 Acres of Good Land, two miles from Tinwald. 350 Acres Good Land, Coldstream Run, Rangitata—purchasing clause. Several Houses in Ashburton, various sizes. A House and Shop in East Street. A House and Shop in the Triangle. A House, Shop, and Bakery, in the Tri angle. A House and Shop in Burnett Street. also, — SEVERAL HOUSES IN ASHBURTON FOR SALE,, ON EASY TERMS. Apply POYNTZ & CO., East Street, 928 Ashburton. Public Notices. HIT IN BANKRUPTCY. WEEKS & DIXON have on Sale at their Office, East Street North, — BANKRUPTCY ACTS, PROOFS OF DEBT FORMS’, FORMS OF AFFIDAVIT, Also, — FORMS of TO LET and FOR SALE. BIBLES, Prayers, and Church Services, Hymnals for various churches. —H. M. JONES, Stationer, Baring Square. 473 b DIARIES. —A Few Commercial and Scribbling Diaries on Sale, Cheap, at the “ Herald ” Stationery Depot, East Street North, near Railway Station. SEWING Machines and other Requi sites. H. M. JONES, Stationer, Etc., Baring Square. 473 e WANTED KNOWN—That the cheap est z.nd neatest CARDS may bi> had at the ASHBURTON HERALD OFFICE East Street North,



Booksellers, &c, NEW BUSINESS. J . Y . WARD, BOOKSELLER, COMMERCIAL AND FANCY STATIONER, HAS much pleasure in announcing to the inhabitants of the Borough of Ashbur ton ancl County, that he COMMENCED BUSINESS ON SATURDAY MARCH I, 1879, in Messrs. Saunders Bros.’ Buildings, EAST STREET, NORTH, With A LARGE ASSORTMENT OF Professional Stationery, Commmercial Stationery, Household Stationery, Fancy Stationery, &c., &c., &c. LITERATURE— (In Assorted Bindings) COMPRISING ALL THE MOST POPULAR AUTHORS Also, — PRESENTATION BOOKS. SCHOOL REQUISITES IN STOCK. Colonial, English, and Foreign Papers and Magazines supplied to order. WORK-BOXES, WRITING-DESKS, and OTHER FANCY GOODS, AT REASONABLE PRICES. Hamilton’s Library Books on Deferred Payment. the address— J. Y. WARD, East Street North (Saunders Bros.’ New Buildings), : • ; ASHBURTON. 440 Business Notices. NT E W NDUSTEY COFFEE, Pure and Fresh. Ground Daily at ORR & CO.’S. 953



A USEFUL NOVELTY, M OST F AVORABLE OPPORTUNITY TO SAVE MONEY. . ' ""f- H " ' nUi ■/; , , w O V N^> w\ t£ . ■-w’ P-i DISCOUNT of SEVEN AND A HALF Per Cent, will be allowed to all CASH- CUSTOMERS , Friedlander Bros., 'EAST STREET. f ' 828 CHEAP TIMBER ’ ' ' 'AT { ! A : HAYES’ TIMBER YARDS. BALANCE of Timber unsold at the Auction Sale. Also, 200,000 feet to arrive, now lying at the Waimate Sta tion, will be disposed of AT REDUCED PRICES AT HAYES’ TIMBER YARDS, East Street, Ashburton. 1027 GEORGE LADBROOK, (Near the Station, Winslow), HAS in Stock a Good Supply of Gene ral Stores, which he can supply Wholesale and Retail at the lowest current rates. Public Notices. NOTICE. ESTATE OF F. DOHERTY. ALL Accounts due to the above estate must be paid forthwith to Mr. Doherty, or they will be sued for without further notice. By order of the Trustees, D. CARO. W. BROWNE. 927



Business Notices. Q_ RE A T g ALE DRAPERY AND CLOTHING, AT THE TRIANGLE, ASHBURTON, FOR ONE MONTH ONLY. Early purchasers will have the opportunity of making good selections. 1008 GABITES & PLANTE, Educational. MUSIC TUITION, VOCAL AND INSTRUMENTAL. Terms, per Quarter or per Lesson, on appli cation to the Principal. SUPERIOR LADIES’ BOARDING AND DAY SCHOOL, Oxford Villa, Burnett St., Ashburton, Conducted by Miss Steane. Private I.essons in French, German, and Latin, twice weekly ; Music, and Drawing.in Various Styles. Preparatory School for Boys. Inclusive Terms. Tailors. ' : NOTICE OP REMOVAL. S. STOKES, TAILOR AND CLOTHIER. BEGS to remind his friends and the public that he has removed his busi ness to new shop near Baldwin’s Central Hotel, Wakanui Road, and-would take this opportunity of acknowledging the very liberal support accorded to him here tUore, and solicits a continuance , patronage at his new shop—Wakanui Road, near Baldwin’s Central, Hotel. . I S. STOKES, TAILOR AND CLOTHIER. 794 T A I LORI N V G , AT MOST REASONABLE RATES, TO .MEET THE TIMES. W. LEE (Formerly Tailor to G. Fletcher, of Christ church), BEGS to announce to the Gentlemen of the County of Ashburton that he has commenced the business of Tailoring and Habit Maker, in all its branches, and can guarantee a Good Fit and Superior Workmanship in all orders entrusted to him. Gentlemen’s materials supplied made up in the best style, on the shortest notice. Clothes cleaned and repaired, and made to look equal to new. ALL ORDERS EXECUTED AT THE LOWEST POSSIBLE RATES FOR CASH. Address —. W. L EE, ”■ TAILOR, &c. , Havelock Street, Ashburton. at Hooper, Aitken & Co.’s. 1012 Bootmakers. PUBLIC NOTICE. BOOTS! BOOTS! T. CHAMBERS WHILE THANKING the public of Ashburton and surrour ding dis tricts for past favors, begs to inf* rn them that he has received, and to arrive,, at his place c>f business, East-street, a WELL-ASSORTED STOCK ■ .’ -1, OK . LADIES’, GENTLEMEN’S, AND CHIL DREN’S BOOTS AND SHOES Of all descriptions. T. C. also calls special at tent* * 1 to the Measure Department, and in' ites the gentlemen of Ashburton to inspect the superior class of Sewn Boots and Shoes lie is now making. Riding Boots, Shooting Boots, Walking Boots and Shoes, Cricketing Boots and Shoes, and Running Shoes. WORKMANSHIP UNSURPASSED. A PERFECT FIT GUARANTEED. • T. CHAMBERS, PROSPECT BUILDINGS, Next to Montgomery’s, East-street. M. NEALAS, BOOT AND SHOEMAKER,. AND IMPORTER, aAS now on sale a Splendid Assortment of BOOTS and SHOES ft* Winter, which are of the Best Quality, and. will be Sold at very reasonable prices. Note the address— M. NEALA ’ . NEXT TO MESSRS, ORR & CO. ? S, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON.