The Ashburton Herald AND Borough and County Advertiser (With which is incorporated the “Evening Echo”). SATURDAY, APRIL 5, 1879.

The difficulty with the natives over the Waimate Plains affair becomes less formidable in appearance as a know ledge of its real extent is acquired. That the whole thing took its rise with the quack Te Whiti is apparent, and i t is evident that with him and his influ ence over his followers, the Government will mostly have to deal. The more sensible native chiefs, who can look calmly on the possibility of a war, and its consequences, are not favorable to the high-handed action of the pseudo prophet, and remembering their ex perience of fifteen years ago, are not prepared to face a repetition of it. However Te Whiti may bounce and storm, and play upon the superstitious susceptibilities of his own followers, the chiefs who owe him no direct allegiance do not seem prepared to lend him any countenance in his defiant and re bellious attitude towards the Govern ment. Some of them even go the length of deriding his pretentions to super natural power, and treat him as the charlatan he is; while others stigmatise his conduct in the plains survey matter as an attempt to usurp the authority of Tawhiao. Though the desire fo possess the confiscated lands is apparent in all —both friendly and disaffected natives, —it is clearly manifest that only a very smaißproportion of the natives are pre pared to attempt the holding of posses sion by force of arms, and latest news from Waimate speaks hopefully of a speedy solution of the difficulty by the return of the surveyors to their duties. It appears, however, from telegrams received recently that all the blame of the present ferment does not lie at the door of the Maori whare, but that pakeha influence is not idle, and that there are to be found Europeans capable of using the influence a long residence amongst the natives and a complete mastery of the language give them, to frustrate the pacific efforts of the Government. Doubtless such men will be had in remembrance by Mr. Sheehan, when lie comes to square off his accounts over the Waimate difficulty. Government are following the wise policy of quietly sending north such re inforcements as are at their command, while they exhibit no appearance of hurry, and no sign of trepidation to the natives over the present state of affairs ; and the chances are that, after the first blush of excitement over the act of de fiance has cooled, and the natives have had time to think over the possible con sequences of their action —time for which is wisely given them—they will most probably be found ready to treat calmly and sensibly with the Govern ment. Even Te Whiti, fanatic though he be, and pretentious to being a heaven-sent messenger of wisdom and good govern ment to his race, is not such a fool as to urge a hopeless resistance by only a small section of natives against not only the whole power of the whites but a probable opposition also of a not un important Maori contingent. Altoge ther, though affairs' are not yet settled, and the Government’s cause has not yet been won, things bear a more hopeful

and pacific aspect, and a satisfactory termination to the difficulty seems near at hand.

The Hon. Wm. Fox. —Owing to Mr. Fox’s lecture coming off in the Town Hall on Monday evening, the Dawn of Peace Lodge of Good Templars will meet an hour earlier that night. Anniversary Sermons. —The Primi tive Methodist Sunday School anniversary sermons will he preached by the Rev. B. J. Westbroolte in the Wills-street Chapel to-morrow.

Wesleyan Chapel.— Mr. T. R. Hodder will preach in the Wesleyan Chapel to morrow forenoon, and Mr. J. Alison in he evening. Road Board.— The usual monthly meeting of the Road Board will be held on Monday at 11 a.m. Presbyterian Church.— The Rev. Sir. Hauxwell having found it impossible to he in Ashburton to-morrow, the Rev. Mr. Alexander, of Sydenham, will occupy the Presbyterian pulpit.—On Wednesday evening a congregational meeting wifi he held, to meet the Rev. Mr. Eimslio, Moderator of the session, and to discuss the present and the future of the three congregations in the district.- —We notice tenders have been invited for the erection of the new church at 'Waterloo. Seafield School Committee. —At a meeting of the Seafield School Committee held in the schoolroom on April 2nd, there were present—Messrs. Bruce (chairman), Jones, Hardwick, and Parsons. Corres pondence with regard to fencing the school house grounds was read. After some dis cussion it was resolved that the fence at present standing round two sides of the ground be improved, the work to be let, subject to Board’s approval, to the con tractor who is putting up the new fence. It was also determined that there be some blue-gum trees planted round the play ground. Mr. Bruce was directed to get a supply of coal and firewood, window blinds, etc., which he engaged to do as soon as possible. “ Tastes Differ.” —Tastes differ (writes “ Atticus ” in “ The Melbourne Leader ”), hut I cannot account for the predilection of the young white woman who has volun tarily taken up her abode with the tribe of Goulburn blacks, and by preference has adopted their costume and mode of life. She has chosen : a sable mate, and appears to live a happy life in the company of her aboriginal Ingomar and his numerous canine companions. There must he some strong-mindedness about one of Eve’s daughters who prefers her opossum skin to puffed silk or ruched muslin, and who decorates her person with a nosestick instead of earrings. Ship Deserters. —Seamen on board vessels trading between England and the Australian colonies often evince a desire, •almost amounting to infatuation, to “ slip their cable” from the craft in which they have arrived at this side, and an instance of this desire was given a few days ago at Port Chalmers where a seaman, named Henderson, attempted to make his way ashore from the Peter Stuart, in a wash tub ! The captain saw him, however, and Henderson’s voyage was stopped. The would-be deserter got off lightly before the magistrate, but immediately on his dis charge from Court he, along with some shipmates, was arrested on the charge of wilful disobedience of orders.

The Taupo. —Messrs. Fraser and Tinne, Auckland, are the successful tenderers for the raising ,of the Taupo, but the figure is not made public, and the only data foi a guess is that there were two other tenders at £6,500. The Maoris and County Rates.— -The Waitemata County Council are to procure the opinion of Messrs. Whitaker and Rus sell as to the liability of Maori, landowners for county rates. No Magistrate.— Mr. Stuart, R.M. at Napier, has retired from the Bench, in consequence of the discourtesy with which (he alleges) the Government have treated him regarding the arrival of his successor. He had several times applied for informa tion as to when he would be relieved, but had received no reply to his applications. Napier is thus without a magistrate, and, as usual, no Justices of the Peace are to be had to do the work, though several live within easy distance of the Court. The Bruce Herald reports the following discussion as having occured in the Bruce County Council on the reading of the telegram from the Mayor of Christchurch re holding the next session of Parliament there. Mr Murray said—“ There is a good deal of room in Milton ; let us have it here. ” Mr Douglas considered Welling ton the most central position in the Colony for holding Parliament. Mr Smith thought they should take no action in the matter. The Chairman considered they were not called upon to express an opinion. This question was entirely out of their province to deal with. Mr. Shore moved—“ That they should take no action in the matter,” The Chairman considered the only advan tage of removal would be as when the public records were removed from Auck land, all the papers went to the bottom of the sea in the removal, and such an occurrence might again be of advantage to the Colony. Mr Calder seconded the motion, which was carried unanimously.

Finland is threatened with a famine. Particulai-ly the most northern districts are subject to general distress, as not only the corn is frozen in the fields, but also the yield of potatoes and the forage for cattle are extremely small. Strangers coming to reside in Ashburton ire often at a loss to know which is the best Establishment to visit for the purchase of Drapery, Clothing, and House-furnishing Iron mongery, and General Stores. Orr & Co. offer special advantages to the public that can be met with nowhere else in Ashburton. They keep at all times the largest and best-assorted Slock of every class of Goods, imported direct from the leading manufacturers at home, which beinp bought entirely upon cash terms, they are enabled to offer goods of suHi sterling value us cannot be equalled by any other house in the trade. Every article in stock is marked at the lowest price, from which no abatement is made

so that the must inexperienced buy their goods at the same piices as the best judges.—Advt

ON THE DAUNDER.

I foucht for niy ain hand. —-Hal o' the W-yniL

In the company of a friend I was pass ing along East-street last Saturday, even ing, laden .with .such trifles as a domesticated individual shops for towards the close of the week, including two threepenny flounders wrapped up in a sanguinary “ Police News,” a pound of agile butter, and a job string of question able sausages, wondering whether that unfortunate duke was very bilious during his recovery from the inebriety which generated the paradox, “ Sweet are the uses of adversity ” 3 when suddenly the stillness of' the night was broken by a whack, whack, and two snorts that were as one, and friend and I had fallen over a packing case on the footpath just outside the premises of a town councillor. Now, I suppose that it is only right-and proper that town coun cillors should enjoy high and peculiar privileges, such as are denied to ordinary mortals in the State. Solomon, the uxorious monarch of ancient Israel, very naively pointed out the propriety of knuckling down,to.those in authority; and it will perhaps be a comfort to his bereaved family—especially those 300 or 400 lone widows !—to learn that my views on sub mission coincide with those of the great 2>hiiosopher ; and I intend letting our Borough legislators have lots of rope, in the fervent hope that a superfluous coil or two hanging round may suggest the con firmation of Shakespeare’s assertion that,

“ Oft. tiie sight of means to do iil-deeds,

Makes ill deeds done 1” Not that I wish to instigate them to bodily suicide, but I do think that they might settle my little account with Mr. J. M. Cambridge, for sticking-plaster, and make inquiries about those sausages and the flounders, which have been at largo since my unfortunate catastrophe !

Levity, rather than obtrusive sancti moniousness, has hitherto been my failing, and I fear that many of my intimates will doubt my sincerity in calling attention to the seem lines:;, of our churches celebrating the usual thanksgiving services for the bounties of the past harvest. The yield certainly lias not lop,on much to speak of many of us that sowed in hope have reaped in bitter disappointment, and our prospects of early affluence are not so brilliant as our respective fond mothers could desire, but yet things are not so bad as they might have been. We haven’t the Russian plague, or the Socialist scare, or a superfluity of eligible young women to beguile us into the ruinous and appalling ceremony of matrimony, or many of the other humours incidental to wealthier communities. Let us give thanks, again put our hands to the plough, keep our hearts considerably above our shoes, and bear in mind that it is a long lane that has 110 turning.

I notice that it has been decreed that cheques shall no longer be recognized as currency in the Dog Collar Department of the Civil Service. I must record.my hearty approval of this new regulation, as, after some days’ commercial experience, I am reluctantly compelled to regard cheques as highly civilised contrivances for enabling mankind to swindle one another as expeditiously and easily as possible. I have been informed by an amateur collector of statistics that the average value of cheques is not enhanced by the’distribution of secular and religions knowledge. A very zealous and exem plary professor' of' an obscure but pious denomination recently dealt to some ex tent on a valueless cheque, and when taxed with the jocundity by a fellow deacon, this exquisite specimen of local gentility called his accuser “a liar,” and then pointed to the text—“ Spoil ye the Egyptians.” '

1 have seen some correspondence in our local papers with reference to those church belis. I really think it a matter of small importance that these vibrators should .show some discrimination about the respect due to the different grades of the clerical class ; but I am more sorry than surprised that insinuations of ecclesiastical differences should not have been clothed in more obscure language. If the simple faith, founded on brotherly love, enun ciated by the Good Shepherd of Nazareth, was more generally exercised by the pro fessors of this generation, we might, at a pinch, without sacrificing the main chance, curtail some of those forty-five minute homilies which now often blight our days of rest.

I went to Mr. Wason’s meeting, and heard, • with considerable regret, the an nouncement of his contemplated retire ment from public life. It was, on the whole,-a very sad- soiree, and the two electors who intended to interrogate our member in respect to his views, on the Deceased Wife’s Sister Bill, and several other matters of pressing moment, ap peared, notwithstanding Mr. Wason’s courtesy in referring to them as “ honor able gentlemen,” harassed by the suffi ciency of his replies. His Worship (in the chair) made his usual oratorical dis play, which two men on the platform heard distinctly, but from my distant seat I had to content myself with a free translation of the wriggles that his magis terial legs performed under the table, and the accompanying distortions of his coun tenance above the same. His junior counsellor moved a vote of thanks in a neat little speech, which amused some of us, shocked others, and rather astonished all by the very favorable comparison—as an elocutionary production—it bore to the utterances of the principal performers.

I am sorry to see that the Ash burton public are not displaying more interest in the forthcoming steeple chases. Steeplechasing is a manly enjoy able sport, and with us an amusement per se. Our little meeting should be entirely frge from the . pulling, roping, and chiselling which unfortunately charac terises some more pretentious gatherings. I am familiar with the objections that are raised to horse-racing 3 but, on the other hand, I take it that a man with the cool head, steady nerve, and ready resort, which is developed by cross-country riding, is even as a colonist, fully up to ti;e ordinary run of anti-racists ; and were it not for the danger of perverting morals, which I have not the power to ro-direct, I should venture to express a belief that a dash of physical courage does no go amiss in the big account.

Tina is the last time I shall have an opportunity of addressing my many friends through the medium of this paper. I feel, like Mr. Wason, the pain of saying “ farewell ”, to a public which has treated me with such considerate leniency, but, having jealously watched the growth of The Herald from its earliest infancy to its present age, I pust now say-—if lam indiscreet enough to say anything —“ You must increase, but I must decrease.” The assistance which I Hatter myself was use ful 12 months ago is not of the meritorious order now demanded by the punctilious factotum occupying the editorial chair, and I retire from The Herald’s columns not as a rejected, nor even as a disappointed contributor, but as an earnest well-wisher, voluntarily stepping aside to make room for abler pens. Having relieved myself of these modest observations, which my familiars begin to disbelieve in from con stant repetition, it only remains for me to tender the conventional ‘ ‘ thanks for past support,” and to apologise for offences committed. My salient sin has perhaps been an indifferent reverence for the “ letter ” of the law ; but I can assure my critics 1 hat any such references have been made with a desire rather to increase than decrease respect for whatsoever things are pure, lovely, and of good report. I may occasionally have been too indiscreet in alluding to private affairs, degenerating into the abomination of personalities ; but here, too, I can lay claim to good inten tions, aud make my valedictory bow with a conscience void of offence, and with an earnest wish for the future happiness and prosperity of my readers. Lonehand.

TELEGRAPHIC.

LATEST FROM EUROPE.

TO-DAY’S CABLEGRAMS.

London, April 3,

The Commons Committee have de cided that the Attorney-Generalship of Victoria is a place of profit under the Crown, and that Sir Brian o‘Loughlin thereby vacates his seat for Clare. The English Budget. Chancellor of the Exchequer made his Budget statement to-day. The re venue for the last financial year amounted to ; the ex penditure for the same period to 375, 000 includiug the expenses of the Zulu war. The estimated revenue for the ensuing financial year is mated at The Chan cellor hoped the surplus would suffice the Zulu war, and allow of the redemp tion of Treasury bonds being prolonged for twelve months. The Budget proposes an increase of two pence duty on cigars. New Guinea—Fiji—Burmah.

In the Commons to-day the Secre tary of State for the Colonies, replying to a question said it was not yet in tended to establish a British settlement in New Guinea. . i Sir Arthur Gordon is returning to Fiji, he will, however report upon the steps advisable to be taken. An extensive revolution has broken out in Burmah, and matters wear a serious aspect. The Western Australia Loan. The minimum of the Western Aus tralian Loan is fixed at 96.

TO-DAY’S TELEGRAMS.

Board of Education. Auckland, Saturday. Dr. Campbell resigned the chair at the Board of Education, but at the re quest of the Board he has recon sidered his decision. The Board have declined to approve of Penny Saving’s Banks in connection with public schools, and have notified Government to that effect. Arable Land. Mr. Bryce, M.H.R., during a visit to the North, inspected Victorian, Awanui, and Ketia Valleys, Mongonui. He states 100,000 acres could be settled upon and brought under crop with ad vantage.

Wellington, Saturday.

The Governor is going to pay a private visit, by special train to Waira rapa to-day.

The Ketch Unity,

. At the nautical enquiry held yester day as to the circumstances connected with the loss of the ketch Unity, at Cape Campbell, on the 20th ult., the Court held that Captain Thompson had made an error of judgment by hauling his vessel north-west too soon after passing South Reef, but did not think his certificate should be sus pended. . Captain Thompson having lost his certificate in the vessel it was decided to give him a copy of it. Wellington College.

At a meeting of the Board of College Governors the following appointments were made :—Second Master, Mr Frances, M.A., Vice-principal of Gee long College ; Mathematical Master, Mr. J. Gammell, M.A. of Wellington; Master of Modern Languages, Mr. Merlet. Parliament Out of Session. Blenheim, Saturday. Mr. Seymour, M.H.R., addressed his constituents last night. There was a good attendance, and the speaker was well received. The work of last session was reviewed, and the measures of Government criticised. The reduction of duties on necessaries of life he described as being trivial and unimpor tant. He had worked with the Nelson Members in reference to the railway line because they had previously helped him, and the main line was set down in rhe Act of 1873 as being from Nelson

Blenheim, Saturday

to Christchurch. Mr. Curtis’ Bill lie would support because he thought it an undenominational scheme. The career of the Grey Govern ment he described as one of broken promises and delusive hopes. Their position in regard to native affairs was unsatisfactory, the Land Tax was unfair, the Sheep Bill harsh, and the question of Hospitals and Charitable Aid greatly neglected. The fall of the Grey Min istry was predicted as being nigh at hand. The following resolution was passed, ‘ That the thanks of the meeting be given to Mr. Seymour for his action in Parliament last session.’ Wheat, 35.; oats, 2s; 6d.; barley, ss. potatoes, Dunedin, Saturday. Vincent Pyke addresses his consti tuents next week, and will pronounce in favor of Curtis’s education scheme. The Attorney-General will also address his constituents shortly, and will take a directly opposite view. Invercargill, Saturday. Major Withers was entertained last night by the officers of the Invercargill Rifles. There were splendid musters at all his inspections.

THE WAIMATE PLAINS DIFFICULTY.

Hawera, April 4.

The Plains question is no further advanced. The Maoris still state that they will not fight, but maintain that the land is theirs and will not allow it to be tampered with. The title to this land may perhaps be a question for next session, or for one of the highest Courts of law to decide. Many of the Natives state they have never been in rebellion. There are pickings for lawyers in the wind, but it is better to have law than war. The Govern ment appeared still undecided \yhat to do. Mr Mackay and Captain Blake have been up the coast all the week interviewing Te Whiti at Parihaka and other settlers. The Maoris are very clear and determined, but at the same time declare they will not fight.

Wellington, April 4.

The Government have received a portion of the report from Mr Mackay and Capt Blake of their interview with Te Whiti. The remainder will be received to-morrow. Generally the result was satisfactory, and leads to the conclusion the difficulty will be easily settled by a little concession on both sides. Te Whiti, while asserting his title to tl\e plains, is not at all disposed to fight. He stands on the justice of his claims, but is evidently aware of the hopelessness of resistance by force, and is prepared to accept reasonable terms.

MORE CANINE SAGACITY.

In an interesting paper on “ mental physiology” in the “Edinburgh Re view,” the following anecdote is given. The instance was recently familiar in the scientific circles of London :

The well-known spectroscopist and astronomer, Dr. Huggins, had a four footed friend dwelling with him for many years as a regular member of his household, who was a mastiff of very noble proportions by descent, and who bore the great name of “ Kepler.” This dog possessed many rare gifts, which had secured for him the admiration and regard, of a large number of scientific acquaintances, amongst these was one which he was always ready to exercise for the entertainment of visitors. At the close of luncheon or dinner, Kepler used to march gravely and sedately into the room, and sit himself down at his master’s feet. Dr. Huggins then pro pounded to him a series of arithmetical •questions, which the dog invariably solved without a mistake. Square roods were extracted off-hand with the utmost readiness and promptness. If asked what was the square root of 9, Kepler replied by three barks ; or, if the ques tion were the square root of 16, by four. Then various questions followed, in which much more complicated pro cesses were involved —such for instance as “ add 7 to 8, divide the sum by 3, and multiply by 2.”, To such a ques tion as that Kepler gave more considera tion, and sometimes hesitated in mak ing up his mind as to where his barks ought finally to. stop. Still, in the end, his decision was always right. The reward for each correct answer was a piece of cake, which was held before him during the exercise : but until the solu tion was arrived at, Kepler never moved his eye from his master’s face. The instant the last bark was given he trans ferred his attention to the cake. “ This notable case of canine sagacity, however, in no way militates against the remarks which have recently been made in reference to the ideo-motor character of the quadrupedal mind. Dr Huggins was perefeetly unconscious of suggesting the proper answers to the dog, but it is beyond all question that he did so. The wonderful fact is that Kepler had acquired the habit of read ing in his master’s eye or countenance some indication that was not known to Dr Huggins himself. The case was one of the class which is distinguished by physiologists as that of expectant attention. Dr Huggins was himself engaged in working out mentally the various stages of his arithmetical pro cesses as he propounded the numbers to Kepler, and being, therefore, aware of what the answer would be, expected the dog to cease barking when that number was reached; and that expecta tion suggested to his own brain the unconscious signal which was caught by the quick eye of the dog.

The mathematical training of poor Kepler has unfortunately come to an untimely end. The interesting arith metician died of- an attack of typhus fever, to the great sorrow of his large circle of friends, at the beginning of last year, and lie now sleeps under the shadow of the telescopes at Tulse Hill. The memory of his high attainments and. of the distinguished success with which he upheld the reputation of his name, however remains. His most intimate friends also enjoy the consola tion of an excllent ' portrait' of his thoughtful face, lit up with the exact expression which it bore when he was engaged with his arithmeticalpro blems.”

LAST NIGHT’S CABLEGRAMS.

[By Submarine Cable.]

Berlin, April 1

In to-day’s sitting of the German Parliament a debate took place on the proposal for German official representa tion at the Australian Exhibition. The President of the Imperial Chancellory said the action of the Government de pended on the extent of representation by German exhibitors. Government was not yet able to assent to the proposal. London, April 1. The Standard states that the creditors of the Glasgow Bank have been offered 18s in the £, which they are disposed to accept. Arrived—Lusitania at Plymouth. ■ ’ Bombay, April i. In consequence of the recent treache ous attack by hostile Natives in the dis trict of Jellalabad on Sandcmaii’s camp, a British column has gone to Tyzabad and Charbagh. The Chief Commissioner" of British Burmah at Rangoon, has announced to the Indian Government that he is anxious to protect British subjects from external turbulence, and suggests that the internal Commission should give effect to this m remonstrances against the recent barbarous conduct of the King of Burmah. The Indian Govern ment will consequently strengthen the garrison in British Burmah* but has decided to maintain a defensive attitude, and refuses to allow a rupture unless brought about by overt acts of opposi tion and insult on the part of the King. London, April 3. The .Chancellor of the Exchequer, replying to a question, said that the mixed occupation of Roumelia had not been arranged. The British policy was unchanged since the Berlin con ference. The Sultan believes he will be able to prevent popular agitation, but in England anxiety is felt concerning matters''"' ‘ k W - Tenders will be opened on April 9 for the HA percent. Western Australian loan of 100,000. The report of the Select Committee is to the effect that Sir B. O’Loughlin is unseated. Calcutta, April 3. A British column successfully en gaged 5000 Khagians at Futtehabad, and killed 400. The British loss was 2 officers, killed; killed and wounded 35-

AUSTRALIAN.

Adelaide, April 4. The revenue for the quarter shows an increase of

Brisbane, Ajiril 4. The Mayor of Cooktown has given a banquet in honor of Favene’s explor ing party. , . .•.- •1 \ i

THE COMING MAN.

A pair of very chubby legs, Incased in scarlet hose ; A pair pf'little stubby boots, With rather doubtful toes ; A little kilt, a little coat, Cut as a mother can— And lo ! before us strides, in state, The future “ coming man.”.

His. eyes perchance wiil read the stars And search their unknown ways ; Perchance the human heart and soul, Will open to their gaze ; . : ‘ Perchance their keen and flashing glance Will be a nation’s light— Those eyes, that now are wistful bent On some big fellow’s kite.

That brow, where mighty thoughts will dwell In solemn, secret state, Where fierce Ambition’s restless strength Shall war with future fate ; Where Science from now-hidden caves New treasures shall outpour— ’Tis knit now, with a troubled doubt, Are two, or three cents, more ?

Those lips that, in coming years, Will plead, or pray, or teach ; Whose whispered words, on lightning flash, From world to world may reach; That, sternly grave, may speak command; Or smiling, win control— Are coaxing now for- gingerbread With all a baby’s soul i

Those hands—those little busy hands— So sticky, small and brown ; Those hands whose only mission seems To tear all order down— Who knows what hidden strength may lie Within their chubby grasp, . Though now ’tis but a taffy-stick In sturdy hold they grasp ?"

All, blessings on those little hands, Whose work is yet undone ! And blessings on those little feet, Whose race is yet unrun ! ' And blessings on the little brain, That has not learned to plan ! Whate’er the future holds in store, God bless the u coming man. ”

Saturday, April 5, 1879.]

THE AS H BURTON H ERALD.



Clothing Establishment: ENCOURAGE NEW ZEALAND INDUSTRIES. TO THE PEOPLE OF THE ASHBURTON DISTRICT. MESSRS. H Desire to inform you that a RETAIL BRANCH of the NEW ZEALAND CLOTHING FACTORY. IS NOW OPEN IN THE. NEW BRICK BUILDING ASHBURTON, (Next Bulloch & Co.’s Rooms) To effectually introduce their Goods and drive out the imported article they have decided to sell a SINGLE GARMENT AT THE WHOLESALE PRICE. All goods are marked in plain figures, for net cash only. Any article purchased and not approved of will be exchanged with the same courtesy with which it was sold, or, if desired, the money will be returned. The Success which has attended the New Zealand Clothing Fac tory’s Retail Branches in Auck land, Wellington, Christchurch, Dunedin-, and other towns, leads the Proprietors to believe that there exists a praiseworthy desire on the part of the public to encourage New Zealand Indus . . tries, especially where superior advantages are offered, and your support is solicited on this understanding onlj T . ALLENSTEIN R O S. WILLIAM SPARROW, Manager 4Q7. Ashburton Branch.



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Special Notice. Hooper, aitken and co. are prepared to make CASH ADVANCES ON GRAIN, OR OTHER PRODUCE Placed in their hands for sale in the Home Markets. “^O notice. THE REV. B. J. WESTBROOKE WILL PREACH THE ANNIVERSARY SERMONS OE THE PRIMITIVE METHODIST SUNDAY SCHOOL, IN THE CHURCH, WILLS STREET, TO-MORROW MORNING & EVENING. 649 WESLEYAN CHURCH, Cameron Street—Mk. T. R, Hoddbr will preach in the above Church TO-MORROW Morniim at 11 o'clock, and Mr. Alison in the Evening at 6.30. The Rev. W. Keall will administer the Lord’s Supper on Sunday Evening, April 13th. The Quarterly Meeting will be held in the Church on Thursday ne u at 7.30. 644 PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. mHE REY. Mr. ALEXANDER, of j_ Sydenham, will preach in the Pres byterian Church, Ashburton, To -morrow, morning and evening, at the usual hours ; and at Ashton at 3 p.m. 645 NOTICE. SANDO & OLSEN respectfully request their Customers to pay their Accounts before Saturday next, 12th inst., or they will be compelled to sue for settlement. 643 SANDO & OLSEN. Owing to the a., . Hon. Mr. Fox’s ectureon Monday evening, the “ Dawn of Lodge will meet at 7 o clock. J. ASHWOOD, W. S. 650