POST OFFICE NOTICES.

Mails at the Ashburton Post Office close as follows : For Christchurch and North at 10.20 a.m. -4 p.m., and 7.30 p.m., daily. For Chertsey at 10.20 a.m. daily. For Rakaia at 10.20 a.m., and 4 p.m. daily. For Dunedin, Tinwald, Winslow, Hinds, **'■ Coldstream, Rangitata, Orari, Winchester, and Geraldine, at 10.20 a.m. daily. For Temuka, Timaru, and South at 10.20 a.m. and 3 p.m daily. For Greenstreet, Ashburton Forks, Mount Somers, and Ashburton Gorge on Tuesdays and Fridays at 10.30 a.m. - For Ashton, Waterton, and LongbeacH, at 3,13 p.m. daily. • For Wakanui and Seafield, on Mondays and Thursdays, 7.30 p.m. W. St. G. Douglas, Postmaster. NOTICE. A travelling Post Office having been estab ished on the Southern line of railway, letters bearing a late fee of 2d. may be posted at any station in the mail carriage attached to the express train, and they will be included in the mails made up in transit for offices on the main line and branches.

Sydney J. Dick, Chief Postmaster.

The Ashburton Herald AND Borough and County Advertiser (With which is incorporated the “Evening Echo”). FRIDAY, JULY 11, 1879.

The recent stupid attempt upon the life of the Russian Czar has had an effect which is as extraordinary in itself as it is oppressive to the unhappy Rus sian people. The Nihilist movement has undoubtedly been a great scare to the Government of the great northern empire, but few could have imagined that the attempt upon the Emperor’s life, which is the outcome of the sullen discontent of which Nihilism is born, would have resulted in such a fearful reign of terror as now sways the country. Ukase, regulation, ordinance, each more grinding than its predecessor, have followed each other in rapid suc cession, until by last accounts we find that government in Russia at the pre sent moment means something like placing every town in the empire in a state of siege, and reducing the inhabi tants to a condition akin to that of prisoners. The reign of terror is now so grinding that its effects can scarcely fail to drive the people to sedition and rebellion as an escape from the misery such a regime must necessarily inflict. Three days after the attempt on the Czar’s life a ukase was published pro claiming the principal provinces of the country in a state of siege, and three generals were appointed as Governors- General of St. Petersburg, Moscow, and Odessa, with absolute power to “stamp out” the obnoxous Nihilists. But all their efforts have failed to bring the hated sect into subjection, and the Nihilists laugh at the precautions taken. The ukase proclaiming the siege was scarcely posted in the capital when the Master of Archangel was found dead in his own house, the highest officers in the land received threatening letters, and the Prefect of St. Petersburg itself so far recognised the power of the Revolutionary Committee whose threats he had so long defied, as to succumb in fear to the sword it held over his head, and send in to Government a resignation of his position. As the the Nihilists became more audacious Government became more oppressive ■ and as the oppression increased so also increased the Nihilists’ audacity. One of the Government’s measures consisted in placing at the door of every house a porter who day and night was to watch that no placards were posted up without due authority, and that no revolutionary or seditious documents of any kind were scattered about the streets. It devolved upon the house holders in fear of heavy fines, to employ such porters, and dire punishment fell upon any porter neglecting his duties. Gunsmiths had to render an account of all articles within their shops and ware houses, and no “ missies, weapons, fire, arms, or ammunition” were to-be sold without permission of the Commandant of the city, nor without production of his order; and private persons had to dispose of all arms in their possession unless the same all-powerful functionary gave them permission to retain them. Altogether, during the first days of the proclamation 2000 arrests were made in the city of St. Petersburg. But strong as such measures were they failed to effect their purpose. In spite of the utmost vigilance Nihilists sheets were distributed in the streets, revolutionary placards boldly inciting to rebellion were posted on the walls as if by magic, and while the baffled police tore them down from one cor ner of the street a fresh batch appeared at another. To every new evidence of their own powerlessness to deal with this great political disorder, the police replied with repressive measures of still greater severity. The slightest sus picion is sufficient to consign not only a man or woman but the whole roll of their relations to Siberia, and people

are arrested at all hours of the day or night on the most frivolous pretext lodging-house keepers for not reporting new arrivals on the instant ; Govern ment officials of high rank, and officers of the guards have not been exempt, and altogether liberty, or such sem blance of it as a man may have who is all but in prison, is only enjoyed at the breath of the Commandant of the city. From immemorial, so far as Russian history has been known to western Europe, it has been customary to look upon the Russian as a man' slavishly devoted to his Czar and turning almost idolatrous eyes to the throne. If we may judge by the state of the country at this moment, of which we have given above but a faint idea, the popu lation are rapidly losing their idolatrous affection for their hitherto all potent Sovereign, and a terrible change as the outcome of the Nihilist movement seems eminent. If a subversion of the reigning dynasty does not result then oppression of still more galling nature to the people will undoubtedly follow, but sooner or later the end of Czar rule, with its generations of cruel semi-bondage of the people, must in evitably come.

Diphtheria. —During the week it has been stated throughout the town that several of Mr Richard Lancaster’s children were prostrated with diphtheria. In our our issue of to-day, Dr Stewart makes the very gratifying announcement that Mr Lancaster’s children are not afflicted with this dangerous disease. The Weather. —Following the bright sunshine of yesterday, to-day has been marked by a heavy fall of snow—heavy, at least, for this part of the country. About twelve o’clock the flakes began to fall, and in a short time a thick coating of the “ wintry white” covered the ground.

Neglected Children. —It will be re membered that some weeks ago a woman named Wren, who had three children ac companying her, was several times before the Court. She was ultimately sent to the lunatic asylum, and now it has become necessary to provide for the proper care of her children. This necessity has arisen under very distressing circumstances, as will appear from our report of the Court’s sittings of yesterday and to-day. Bur dened with three children, one of them a helpless infant of a month old—no home to go to and no money —no employment, and powerless to seek for any while the children were unprovided for, the unfor tunate father was driven to seek the aid of the Couit, and the children will probably now be sent to the Lyttelton Orphanage. Mr Harris kindly undertook to plead Wren’s case before the Court. Refusing to Leave the Railway.— Loafers who enjoy hanging about the railway station, to the inconvenience and annoyance of passengers and railway offi cials, will now be made aware, and warned, by a case that was heard in Court to-day, that refusing to leave the station when ordered by the railway officials is an offence that can be severely punished. A man named Thomas O’Connell, who yes terday, while in a semi-intoxicated state, persisted in annoying the ticket clerk, and would not leave the station when re quested to do so was fined by the Magis trate 40s, and an additional 10s for being drunk.

Drunk. —His Worship the R.M. to-day fined Peter Nelson £2 in all, with Gs costs, for being drunk, using obscene language, and resisting the police.

YESTERDAY’S COURT.

Before C. P. Cox, Esq., and Dr. Trevor, JJP.- CIVIL CASES. Saunders Bros. v. Thompson (Te muka). Claim £2, for goods supplied. Mr. Harris appeared for plaintiffs. Judgment for amount and costs.

Same v. Masson and Grant. Mr. Harris for plaintiffs. Judgment for amount (£7 Bs.) and costs.

Trustees in Estate of Sando and Olsen v. McKerrow. Claim, £8 6s. 9)4d- Mr. Harris for plaintiffs. Judg ment for amount claimed and costs.

Firth, Pass, and Co. v. Hodgkinson. Claim, £2 15s. sd. Judgment for amount claimed and costs.

Samev. Geo. Allen. Claim, -£5. ss. Judgment for amount claimed and costs.

Joseph Ivess v. Harris and Ireland. Claim, £5 16s. Judgment was con fessed by Mr. Ireland. Mr. Harris, in addressing the Bench, wished it to be understood through the columns of the press that this was a partnership mat ter, and not a private one, as had been industriously stated; and also, that he had asked Mr. Ivess to take the above proceedings, in order, if possible, to bring about a settlement of partnership matters, as he had already paid large sums of money out of his private means to meet partnership liabilities, and could get no settlement with Mr. Ire land. After this explanation, Mr. Har ris agreed to judgment being given for the amount claimed. NEGLECTED CHILDREN. Re the children of M. Wren, Mr. Harris applied under “ The Neglected and Criminal Children’s Act, 1867,” to have Sarah and Mary Wren sent to a reformatory, they being neglected child ren within the meaning of ihe Act.

Mr. Harris, in the course of his re marks to the Bench, stated that this was a most pitiable case, the. father (M. Wren) and the two children wan dering about without home or shelter. Bs the mother was confined in the lunatic asylum, the care of these young children was entirely thrown upon the father, in consequence of which he could not leave them in order to seek for employment. M. Wren (sworn) stated he was out of woik, and could not look for it through having the two young children thrown upon his hands. He could get nobody to take them in unless the expense of maintaining them was guar anteed. The Bench deemed it a fair case for their consideration, Dr. Trevor observ ing that to his knowledge the infants and father had been driven from “pillar to post.” The Bench stated they would 'make an order for the commitment of the children and that the father con tribute 10s. per week towards their support, and that they would intruct the Clerk of the Court to telegraph to Lyttelton and ascertain if the children would be admitted into the Orphanage. The matter was adjourned till the following day. The Court then rose.

TO-DAY’S COURT.

Before Mr. Frank Guinness, R.M.

Re Wren’s Children. —Mr. Harris in formed His Worship of what had taken place the previous day, but as no reply had been received by the Clerk of the Court from the authorities at Lyttelton, the consideration of the order had again to be postponed. His Worship then asked Mr. Harris to consider what steps should be taken with reference to the realization of certain property belonging to the mother, and in respect of which an order had been made by His Wor ship some weeks ago. Mr. Harris pro mised to do so, civil CASES. Railway Department v. Honor Bros. —Claim, fy 15s. 2d. for oats alleged to have been delivered to Honor Bros, by mistake. Judgment was given for •£5 1 os. (amount of liability ad mitted by defendants), without costs. Ivess v. 3s. 6d. paid into .Court.

Power v. Alexander.—Claim amount of dishonored cheque. The sum was paid out of Court, but judg ment was given for costs. The Court then adjourned.

TELEGRAPHIC.

TO-DAYS TELEGRAMS.

INTERPROVINCIAL.

A Clean Sheet. q , ; : * Dunedin, Friday.- At the Police Court this morning there was a clean bill of fare, not a single cafe being on the charge sheet. The Vacant Seat for Dunedin. It is expected that there will be a close run between Stewart and Reeves for the town seat. The betting is in favor of the former. Eire. Last night at seven o’clock, a fire hroke out at James Shands, West Taieri. The farm buildings were com pletely destroyed, with 40 . head of fat cattle. The loss is considerable, but partly covered by, insurances.

THE OPENING OF PARLIAMENT.

{Special Telegi'am to the Herald ,)

Parliament was opened to-day.

At the Legislative Council Sir Wm. Fitzherbert took the Chair. He, Major Richmond, Colonel Whitmore, and Sir F. Dillon Bell, then read their com mission in presence of both Houses. The House of Representatives then returned to their Chamber, where Si George Grey proposed •, and Majo Atkinson seconded the appointment o Mr. O’Rorke to the Speakership. The motion was unanimously agreed to.

NEWS BY THE SUEZ MAIL.

{Reuter's Telegrams).

Albany, June 10. Arrived—P. and O. steamer Siam. She brings the following summary : The Reign of Terror in Russia stil continues. Numerous incendiary fires are reported, and numerous arrests of Nihilists of both sexes have taken place. A plot has been discovered to destroy several large cities by fire. The eruption of Mount Etna con tinues. Several .villages have been overwhelmed with lava. No loss of life is reported. ; The Burmese news is re-assuring. Reports of the hostile attitude of the King are groundless.

A dreadful famine is raging in Cash-

mere. The movements of the Dacoits in Bombay Presidency have collapsed. Yakoob Khan has returned to Cabul. Colonel Cavagnari has been ap pointed British resident at Cabul.

LAST NIGHT’S CABLEGRAMS.

AUSTRALIAN.

( Special.)

Sydney, July io. The celebrated Lieutenant Saxby is dead.

A son of a prisoner now undergoing five years’ hard labor in Melbourne gaol for wife assault, inherits

The Bank of Adelaide has declared a dividend of xo per cent. Adelaide" town flour is worth jQ 11 there.

Mr. J. Gaunson and others have made serious insinuations against Mr. Berry’s private character, and threaten an attack in Parliament. {Reuter's Telegrams.)

The steamer Killarney, with a cargo of new season’s tea for Sydney and New Zealand is expected to arrive about July 12 th. Arrived—Wakatipu, from Wellington.

MUTINY AMONGST THE MAORI PRISONERS.

Wellington, Thursday.

This afternoon some insubordination occurred amongst the Maori prisoners, which was at once promptly dealt with. Mr. James Mackay was up at the bar racks inspecting the lxst lot of Maoris who arrived to-day, and after they had had their meal Mr. Mackay ordered some of them to sweep up the place and make things look clean. Whakawira, who was so impudent at the Court when brought, up at Patea; told Mr. Mackay to sweep up himself, or get a constable to do it, as it was their business to wait on the Maoris. Mr. Mackay had him locked up at once; he then took the broom and was getting a young Maori to sweep up when a lot of the others interfered and would not allow, him to do it, saying, “ Let the Armed Con stabulary do the sweeping;.” Then the whole lot of dnsubordinates were put into the cells, and will pass the night without supper. When being tried at Patea, Whakawira said, “I did not come over to one settler, but to the whole. lam quite sure that anything I might say.now will not go against me on my trial. My God will protect me, I am your lord, and Tohu is your lord. lam sweeping my blanket. Do not think lam come to kill one. I have come to kill all, and you in this Court. This is the date of the breaking out. You must ot)ey.‘ This is the day I have been, looking for.” At a subsequent stage of the proceedings the same man would insist on lighting his pipe, which had to be forcibly taken from him, and he was threatened to be dealt with for contempt of Court. When asked if he wished/to''question-one of the wit nesses (Thompson), he said “I sav that I have no questions to ask of Thompson. Ask questions of me, your lord. I did not do the ploughing to turn off Finlayson alone, but all the settlers.”

ADVICE TO YOUNG LADIES.

Ladies —caged birds of beautiful plumage, but sickly looks—pale pets of the parlor, - who vegetate in unhealthy atmosphere, like the potato germinating in a dark cellar, why do you not go into the open air and warm sunshine, and add lustre to your eyes, bloom to your cheeks, elasticity to your steps, and vigor to your frames ? Take exer cise ; run up the hill on a wager, and down again for fun ; roam the fields, climb the fences, leap the ditches, wade the brooks, and, after a day of exhilarat ing exercise and unrestrained liberty, go home with an appetite acquired by enjoyment. The beautiful and bloom ing young lady—rosy-cheeked, and bright-eyed—who can darn a stocking, mend her own frock, command a regi ment of pots and kettles, and be a lady when required, is a girl that young men are in quest of for a ‘wife. But you pining, screwed up, wasp-waisted, doll dressecl, consumption-mortgaged, music murdering, novebdevouring, daughters of fashion and idleness, you are no more fit for matrimony than a pullet is to look after a brood of fourteen chickens. The truth is, my dear girls, you want less fashionable restraint and more liberty of action ; [mere kitchen and less parlor; more leg exercise and less sofa; more frankness and less mock modesty. Loosen your waist strings, and breathe pure atmosphere, and become something as good and beautiful as nature designed.

SPARE THE TREES.

{From the Gardeners' Magazine).

Two. facts confront us, and deserve serious consideration. The forests ot the world are going just like the coal beneath pur feet is going—man is a cooking animal, and must have fuel. In all the great outlets the water floods multiply and become more and more destructive. We are compelled .to ask if there is any necessary, or perhaps obvious, connection between the two facts ? Undoubtedly there is, and one of the most simple nature; and one, moreover, that plainly teaches that the more the earth is stripped of its natural clothing in the shape of arborescent ve getation, the more and more will it be come unfit for habitation, and a ble.-k, howling wilderness. If the race of men wish to hold their place on the planet, therefore, they will do well to preserve a reasonable extent of plant for posterity,

because while the trees are growing they will moderate the floods somehow or other. The utterly selfish system will not pay. In proportion as the forests are destroyed, human life will be de nuded of its joys in times when danger does not threaten; and when threaten ings begin in respect of torrents and floods, it will simply be exposed to such tremendous risks that it becomes a fair speculation that water and not fire will make an end of the race of men.

Friday, July is, iHfg- 7 ]

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Advertisements for the Ashburton Herald must be sent in not later than 1 p.m. for the Country Edition, and 3 p.m. for the Town Edition, with the number of insertions written plainly on he copy, other wise they will be inserted till countermanded, and charged accordingly. Notice to discontinue Advertisements must be left at the Office in writing, before 12 noon and alterations the day previous. Subscriptions : In Advance. „If Booked Quarterly— s. d. s. d Delivered in town ...60 6 6 „ country ... 80 8 6 Posted ... ...80 8 6 Clothing Establishment.



ASSIGNMENT OP THE ESTATE OF MESSRS. AITKEN, PASCOE & CO., CLOTHING MANUFACTURERS, TO Me. J. H. Morrison, Manager Mosgiel Woolen : Factory, AND Mr. John Ross, Of Sargood, Sons & Ewing, THE above large Clothing Manufac turing Firm having had to succumb to these hard times, and assign their estate, we have been induced by the Trustees to purchase the whole of their large Manufactured Stock at a Yery Heavy Reduction, and have resolved to sell the same again in our Branches direct to the public at prices at which we could not legitimately sell our own Goods. In fact (without exaggeration) during the next' few weeks we are in a position to offer NEW GOODS . IN MEN’S AND BOYS’ ATTIRE, Of Colonial Manufacture, at from ONE THIRD TO ONE HALF THEIR USUAL COST. HALLENSTEIN BROS., New Zealand Clothing Factory. The assigned Stock will be for Sale in our Ashburton Branch from and on SATURDAY NEXT, 28th JUNE. New Zealand Clothing Factory. -Trustees. 12a



ASHBURTON HERALD, Published Daily. Country Edition ... 3p.m. ; Town Edition ... 4.30p.m. PfUBSCRIBERS are requested to make known any irregularity in the delivery, whether in Town or Country, which shall be immediately remedied. Country Sub scribers along the Wakanui Road to the school, thence to Seafield, Cambridge, and Newlandj are supplied by the mail-cart pvery Tuesday and Friday.



Brick Manufactory. BRICKS. rpHE UNDERSIGNED having COM PLETED their KILN at Ashburton, are prepared to SUPPLY BRICKS, equal to any made in the Colony, at any Station, up or down. Samples to be seen at the Company s Offices, Ashburton, Rakaia, and Winslow. W. MONTGOMERY & CO. [Limited]. 77a



The Bendigo Advertise 7' relates the following generous act :—“ A director of the Australian and European Bank, who had implicit faith in the genuine ness and stability of its prospects, re commended some of his friends to in vest in the shares shortly before the late stoppage. These persons had invested all their little savings in the shares of the bank at current rates, and the sudden downfall of the institution and depreciation of the shares was a sad blow, which promised utter ruin to them. The director, feeling that he had been the unintentional cause of the catas trophe to these poor • people, resolved that they should not suffer through him, and, with a large-hearted generosity seldom seen in this world, forwarded each of the sufferers a cheque for their shares at 50s. per share. The joy and gratitude of the recipients of this generous treatment may be imagined, as it raised them from the depths of misery to peace of mind again. Such acts deserve to be engraved in letters of gold, and we regret that we are com pelled to withhold the name of the gen tleman from the .world.”



Holloway’s Pills. —lmportant for the Delicate.—lt is difficult to determine which is the more trying to the human constitution—the damp, cold days of the autumn and winter, or the keen, dry, easterly winds of spring. Throughout the seasons good health may be maintained by occasional doses of Holloway’s Pills, which purify the blood and act as whole some stimulants to the skin, stomach, liver, bov/els, and kidneys. This celebrated medicine needs but a fair trial to convince the ailing and desponding that it will restore and cheer them without danger, pain, or inconvenience, as by a timely recourse to them the first erring func tion may be reclaimed, suffering may be spared, and life saved.—Advt.



Public Notices. J HEREBY CERTIFY that'Mr. Lan caster’s children are not suffering from Diphtheria. F. MACBEAN STEWART. Ashburton, July 11, 1579. 90a IIS! THE MATTER ■ OF A BILL INTITULED ! AN ACT to Enable the Ashburton County Council to Supply the Rate payers of that Part of the County of Ashburton between the Ash burton and Rakaia Rivers with Water. TAT OTICE is hereby given, that application is ’ intended to be made at the next session of the-General Assembly of New Zealand, to introduce a Bill to enable the Ashburton County Council to supply the ratepayers and residents of that part of the County of Ashburton be tween Ashburton and Rakaia Rivers with wa ter, for Domestic, Agricultural, and Pastoral purposes and for such purposes to take water from the said rivers to the extent of one half the volume thereof or from the tributary of the Ashburton River, known as “ Pudding Hill Stream,” to the ex tent of three-fourths of the volume thereof, and to purchase and hold all lands necessary for such purposes,.and to make and construct all the necessary works, and borrow the necessary money to enable the said County Council to do so, and making provision for. the payment of the interest upon any loans and providing a sinking fund for the payment of the principal money. /.Iso defining the boundaries of any district within or in respect of which any water supply is to be provided. Also empowering the Council to enter upon any land within any district for the purpose of making the necessary surveys. Also enabling the Council to obtain the con sent of the ratepayers within any district and defining the mode by which such consent is to be obtained. Also enabling the Council to provide for and regulate the supply'of water to ratepayers and the charge to be paid therefor, and to make all necessary By-laws affecting such object, and to make all regulations necessary for the guidance of the Council in carrying out the provisions of the Act, and to fix penalties for the breach of any by-law or regulation,' or for the wilful or malicious injury to, or trespass upon any work, or for taking or abstracting water therefrom, and for the recovery of such rates and penal ties. ■ , Notice is hereby further given, that copies of the proposed Bill may be obtained at the offices of Messrs. Garrick and Cowlishaw, Solicitors, Christchurch, and the following places : The offices of the County Council, Town of Ashburton. Road Board Office, Town of Ashburton. W. C. WALKER, Chairman, Ashburton County Council. Garrick and Cowlishaw, Solicitors for the Bill, 89a ‘ Christchurch. . IN BANKRUPTCY. OT.‘ 0 S—-TT 0 !: Ashburton Herald ” is a Gazette for all notices under the Debtors and Creditor’s Acts. 60



Entertainments, .A. T j E a T u R E Will be delivered by M R. J. JOHNS, late of Califox-nia, IN THE PRIMITIVE METHODIST CHURCH, Wilis Street, THIS EVENING, Juiy 11, At 7.30 p.m. Subject : “Pour Years on the Pacific Coast of America. ” Admission Free. A collection will be made at the close of the lecture in aid of the Church Circuit Fund. Hymns will be rendered by the Choir. 75a gENEFIT Q ONC E,R T TO ' MRS. WALTER HILL IN THE TOWN HAL Li .Sr. ON THURSDAY, JULY, 17 th- Monster Programme. Particulars in future issue, a Admission—2s. and Is. 73a Meetings. THE ASHBURTON ! LOYAL ORANGE LODGE, No. 2.3, WILL Celebrate the ANNIVERSARY of the BOYNE by a ■ DINNER t in their Lodge Room, Saunders’ Build ings, Oil SATURDAY, the 12th Inst. SAMUEL B. NELSON, 81a Master. I 0 (j T —NOTICE is hereby given DISTRICT CONVENTION of Good Templars will be held on the 15th July, 1879, in the I emplar Hah, Moore Street, Ashburton. All Good Templars in the District of Mid-Canterbury are requested to attend, and especially officers and past officers. The 2nd and 3rd De gree will be conferred on all eligible candi dates. K. SANDO, 76a District Deputy, G.W.C.T. SPECIAL REVIVAL SERVICES Will commence in the PRIMITIVE METHODIST CHURCH, Wills Street, on SUNDAY, JULY 13 th, And continue throughout the week. Preaching each evening to commence at 7p. m All are affectionately invited. 74a Public Notice. AS PI BURTON BOROUGH COUNCIL. LOAN OF IN pursuance of the “ Municipal Cor porations Act, 1876,” and “Regula tion of Local Elections Act, 1876,” I hereby give notice that a Poll will be taken on the above question on Thursday, the 17th July, at the Town Hall Ashburton, commencing at 9 a.m. and closing at 6 p.m. CHARLES BRADDELL, - Returning Officer. Ashburton, July 10th, 1879 91a ELECTION OF MEMBERS.. NORTH ASHBURTON ROAD DIS TRICT. .... PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given, that an Election of Five Members to constitute the first Board of the new Road District of North Ashburton, will be held on WEDNESDAY, the 23rd day of July instant; The NOMINATION of Can didates will take place at 10 a. m. on the above date, at the Gasworks, near Ash burton, and a POLL, if necessary, will be proceeded with immediately after the nomination, and close at 4 p.m. of the same day.. JOHN EDGAR BUCHANAN, Returning Officer. Ashburton, July 3, 1879. 51a ELECTION OF MEMBERS. LOWER ASHBURTON ROAD DIS DISTRICT. PUBLIC NOTICE. . is hereby given, that an Election of Five Members, to constitute: the first Board of * the new Road District of Lower Ashburton, will be held on FRIDAY, the 25th day of JULY instant. The NOMINATION of Candidates will take place at 10 a.m. on the above date, at the Schoolhouse, Wn lowby, and a POLL, if necessa.y, will be proceeded with immediately after the nomination,, and close at 4 p. m. the same day. JAMES WILKIE, Returning Officer. Ashburton, July 3,1879. 50a IN BANKRUPTCY. PEEKS & DIXON have on Sale at their Office, East Street North, — PROOFS OF DEBT FORMS, FORMS OF AFFIDAVIT. Also, — FORMS of TO LET and FOR SALE.