passage became so rough and dangerous we were obliged to retreat. After some hours we succeeded in getting to the bottom of the other ravine, and not meeting one half of the danger here we did in the other, we succeeded at last in reaching the bed of the Rakaia which was here about a mile wide.

- After dinner we .commenced crossing the river, which we did with little or no danger. The downs on the other side of the Rakaia are very pretty, little bushes being scattered here and there. As we were crossing these downs we sighted a station three or four miles to our right. We directed our course to this, as we were in want of bread and meat. The overseer or owner (.ve know not which) was very civil and treated us with the greatest kindness. He was very much astonished when he heard we had come through the North Ash burton Gorge, and inquired if it were not impassable for horses. Leaving this station we started in the direction of Lake Coleridge, which we reached about 5.30 p.m. Here we pitched our tent in a little bush skirting the shore pf the lake. We were not disappointed in what we had heard of Lake Coleridge, although we did no see it “ lying as if asleep among the hills,” because of a howling north-west wind which, sweep ing down from the snowy ranges, caused the lake to rise in great waves and roar like distant thunder. But in the morn ing, when the wind had died away, and all was hushed save the rippling of the waters upon the stony beach, we saw and were satisfied. I have no time now to describe the lake, but would advise the tourist, if he wished to see scenery, to take a trip to Lake Coleridge, but not through the North Ashburton Gorge. Next morning, we travelled round the shores of the lake until we reached Mr. C .’s station. I cannot say we were treated with half the civility here we met at the other station, and on being directed to the West Coast road, we. soon left the station behind. We followed the track for some way, but thought by crossing a saddle that we should make a short cut. In doing this we met with more difficulty than we expected, but at last we fell upon another track. Following this for some time we came upon another lake ; but a small one, not more than three or four miles long and half a mile broad. Here we camped for the night. The next day we came upon the West Coast Road, and following this back we passed through Porter’s Pass, and afterwards the Kowai Pass reaching Russell’s Flat about 12.30 p.m., well satisfied with our five days’ wandering among the hills.

LAST NIGHT’S CABLEGRAMS.

(Reuter’s Telegrams.) London, May 27.

Last week’s wool sales comprised 52,700 bales. Prices remain firm, excepting for inferior qualities, for which prices are irregular. Parliament has adjourned for the Whitsuntide recess.

Calcutta, May 27.

The treaty of peace with Yakoob Khan has been signed. The conditions are . said to be such as will be 1 a per manent benefit to both countries.

(Sydney Herald Special.) London, May 27.

Yakoob Khan receives an annual subsidy from the British Government of six lacs of rupees (^60,000).

AUSTRALIAN

(Reuter's Telegrams.)

Melbourne, May 29.

Mr. Jas. Spowers, general manager of the Argus , and an old colonist, died suddenly this evening of paralysis.

Inordinate curiosity is what gets us into half our quarrels. If a man would just mind his own business and let his neighbor’s alone, the amount of brotherly love in the world would be doubled in a week.

fUk AsKfiukTbiM herald.

[Thursday May 29, 38^9



Public Notice. v. b- IN BANKRUPTCY. OTIOE—The “ Ashburton Herald” is a Gazette for all notices under the Debtors and Creditors Acts. 60 TO MB. G. H. St. HILL, Stb— n._ undersigned Ratepayers of the . . torough of Ashburton, beg tore quest that you will allow yourself to be nominated for the vacant seat in the •Council, caused by the resignation of Councillor Shearman, and we pledge our selves to use our best endeavors to secure your return. . J. Ward J. M. Cambridge R. Minnis William Gavin J. H. Pass A. Orr William John Crooks R. W. Shearman Wm. Sparrow Joseph Ivess Thomas Taylor J. R. Steel. Ashburton, 20th May, 1879. TO J. WARD, ESQ., AND THE OTHER GENTLEMEN SIGNING THE ABOVE REQUISITION. Gentlemen, — I HAVE much pleasure in complying with your request, and if returned, I will use my best endeavors to further your interests and the Town of Ashburton. I remain, Gentlemen, Your obedient servant, GEORGE St. HILL. Burnett Street, May 23rd, 1879. 92$



Tenders. NOTICE. THE Tender of Eliazer Jones for the the Ashburton Branch Railway, has ! been accepted. JOHN FRASER, Contractor. i May 29, 1879. 938 TO CONTRACT PLOUGHMEN. TENDERS Wanted Immediately for CROSS PLOUGHING several hun dred acres on the Springfield Station. For particulars, apply to 923 GOULD & CAMERON. WANTED. Tenders for building shop in Tancred-street. Plans and specifi cation to be seen at Mr. J. C. Dolman’s, where tenders will be received up to 5 p.m. on Saturday, 31st inst. Lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. 934 ASHBURTON ROAD BOARD. TENDERS are invited for the following works :—- 161. Shingling Chertsey Road, 670 chains. 162. Shingling Gardiner’s Road, 145 chains. 163. Shingling Milton Road, 56 chains. 164. Shingling Mill Road, 40 chains. 165. Shingling Leadley’s Road, 180 chains. 166. Formation Corbett’s Road, 140 chains. 167. Formation Seaside Road, 160 chains. 168. Formation Leatham’s Road, 50 chains. 169. Formation Le Breton’s Road, 560 chains . 170. Formation and Shingling Grove _ Farm Road, 55 chains. 171. Drains near Waterton, 95 chains.



172. Widening Surveyor's Road, 220 chains. 173. Widening Boundary Road, 247 chains. 174. Shingling Boundary Road, by Wifiowby School, 35 chains. 175. Formation Fitzgerald’s Road, 120 chains. 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 2nd. All tenders to be accompanied with a deposit equal to 5 per cent, on the value of the work tendered for. By order of the Board, 925 JAMES WILKIE, Surveyor. UPPER ASHBURTON ROAD BOARD. TENDERS are invited for the under mentioned works : 25. Forming, Metalling, and Bridging Corbett’s Road. 26. Forming a portion of the old Timam Track past Harris’s. Tenders to be addressed to the Chair man on or before noon on TUESDAY, June 3. R. D PULLAR, 893 Clerk to the Board. MOUNT SOMERS ROAD BOARD. TENDERS are invited by this Board for the following works : No. 19. Forming and Shingling about two miles of the road from Shep herd’s Bush to the boundary of the district. No. 20. Forming and Shingling road near Graham’s, Alford Forest. Tenders to be sent in, addressed to the Chairman, on or before noon of FRIDAY, 6th June. Specifications, &c., will be seen at the Road Board Office, on applying to JAMES FRASER, Clerk, &c., to the Board. Mount Somers Road Board Office, 17th May, 1879. 892 Public Notices. TRESPASS NOTICE. ALL persons found trespassing on the Laghmor Estate, with either gun or dog, in quest of game, will be prose cuted after this date. DONALD McLEAN. May 27th, 1879. 936



ASHBURTON COUNTY COUNCIL. THE time for receiving Tenders for Protective Works, North Ashburton River (Mount Somers Crossing), is ex tended to 10 a.m., WEDNESDAY, the 4th JUNE, 1879. By order, Wm. BAXTER, Ashburton, County Engineer. May 28th, 1879. 931 BOROUGH OF ASHBURTON. RATING ACT, 1876. fe hereby given, that in pur -1 suance of the above-named Act, an Assessment Court will be held by me in the Town Hall, on MONDAY, the 9th JUNE next, for the purpose of hearing and determining all OBJECTIONS to the ‘Valuation List of the Borough of Ash burton. (Signed) F. GUINNESS, J udge. Ashburton, 26th May, 1879. 922 THE UNION FIRE AND MARINE IN SURANCE COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND. SHAREHOLDERS are hereby informed that in accordance with clause No. 8 of the Articles of Association, the directors have decided to postpone the due dates of calls No. 7 and 8 on the shares of this Company, which calls would have been due on June Ist and October Ist, next respectively. The. usual formal notice will be given at such times as the calls are made. W. DEVENISH MEARES, General Manager. Christchurch, May Ist, 1879. 832



Auction Sales. SATURDAY, May 31ST. Sale at 12 o’clock. ALFRED HARRISON will offer for sale by public auction, at his Rooms on the above date,— . A HANDSOME DRAWING-ROOM SUITE, Tll Walnut, covered with Damask. Also, A HANDSOME CARPET, 30 yards, and HEARTH-RUG to Match. Also, Furniture, Carpenter’s Tools, Cloth ing, Etc , as usual. 934 ALFRED HARRISON, Auctioneer. ORANGES! ORANGES!!! CONSIGNMENT. TUESDAY, JUNE 3. * 12.30 sharp. MR. ALFRED HARRISON will sell by public auction at his Rooms, on the above date, — CASES ORANGES, MATS DATES. 9 hi WITHOUT RESERVE. 12.30 sharp, TUESDAY, JUNE 3. 2 937 ALFRED HARRISON, Auctioneer. Meetings. XL MASON IC c THE CEREMONY OF THE ONSECR A T I O N OF ST. JOHN’S LODGE, E.C., ASHBURTON, Will take place at Noon, ON WHIT-MONDAY, 2ND JUNE.



Visiting Brethren are requested to meet at the Thistle Lodge, Saunders’ Build mgs, Ashburton, at 11.30 a.m. punctually. J. STANLEY BRUCE, 929 Secretary. I. O. O. F., M. U. LOYAL ASHBURTON LODGE, No. 6003. THE Members of the above Lodge are hereby Summoned to attend their Lodge on FRIDAY NEXT, May 30, At 7.30 p.m., IN THE TEMPLAR HALL. Business : Election of Trustees, Consideration of Anniversary Celebration, and other very important items. Genebax Ruxe 59 Stbictly Enforced. By order of the Lodge. THOMAS WILLIAMS, 921 Permanent Secretary. Public Notices. MOUNT SOMERS ROAD BOARD. NOTICE. THE Road by William Smith’s, Alford Forest, will be CLOSED to Traffic for Eight Days from this date, for build ing bridge. JAMES FRASER, Overseer. 27th May, 1879. 935 LICENSING ACT, 1873. LICENSING ACT, 1873, AMENDMENT ACT, 1874. ' PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that a Quarterly Meeting of the Licen sing Commissioners for the Licensing District of Ashburton and Mount Somers, will be held at the Court House, Ashbur ton, on TUESDAY, the 3rd day of JUNE next, at noon, for the purpose of con sidering all Applications under the provi sions of the aforesaid Acts. C. CAVENDISH HURRELL, Clerk of the Court. Resident Magistrate’s Court, Ashburton, Ist May, 1879. 813 ASH B ife. TON BOROUGH COUNCIL. ELECTION OF AUDITORS. I HEREBY GIVE NOTICE that the following gentlemen have been duly nominated as Candidates for the office of AUDITORS for the ensuing year : WILLIAM HICKLEY GUNDRY, WILLIAM HALL ZOUCH, WILLIAM RICHARDSON BOYLE. j ■ . A Poll will be taken for the election of I TWO of the above at the TOWN HALL, on MONDAY, the 2nd of June, next, between the hours of 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. CHAS. BRADDELL, Returning Officer. Ashburton, 24th May, 1879. 917



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 and 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 Public Notices. FREDERICK PAVITT, COMMISSION AGENT, Etc., , East Street, Ashburton, BEGS to notify to the Public that he has received the following appointment : I HEREBY appoint FREDERICK PAYITT, of Ashburton, a Certifi cated Accountant in Bankruptcy. C. D. R. WARD, District Judge. April 25, 1879. 766 NOTICE. ESTATE OF F. DOHERTY. A LL Accounts due to the above estate xY must be paid forthwith to Mr. Doherty, or they will be sued for without further notice. ‘ ' 1 “• By order of the Trustees, D. CARO. 927 W. BROWNE. NOTICE. ALL ACCOUNTS due to the Estate of Thomas Hicks, Ashburton, must te Paid at Once to the undersigned, at Messrs Pass and Co’s, or at the Road Board Office, Ashburton, Accounts re maining unpaid will be sued for withoui further notice. ■ t - 454 J. H. PASS^ C. B. BRANSON, Trustees. Business Notices.



A USEFUL NOVELTY. Most Favorable OPPORTUNITY TO SAVE MONEY. A DISCOUNT of SEVEN AND A HALF Per Cent, will be allowed to all CASH CUSTOMERS BY Friedlamper Bros., EAST STREET. 828 GEORGE LADBROOK, (Near the Station, Winslow), HAS in Stock a Good Supply of Gene ral Stores, whicli he can supply Wholesale and Retail at the lowest current rates. " '■' ” ’



Auction Sales. SATURDAY, 31ST May, 1879. BY ORDER OF THE TRUSTEES IN THE ESTATE OF JAMES PORTER. WITHOUT RESERVE. Messrs, bullock & co. will sell at their rooms, East Street, To morrow, 31st May, a miscellaneous collec tion of— Household Furniture, Perambulator, Concertina, Clocks, Crockery, Lamps, Milk-pans, Spades, Cook ing Utensils, Churn, Etc. Also, at same time, — Quantity of Men’s Clothing, Dress Pieces, &c., &c., Cheese, Butter, Onions in bags, Oats, Chick-wheat. CASES APPLE.S 20 First Quality, and Prime Condition., Sale at 1.30. BULLOCK & CO., 592—939 Auctioneers. BULLOCK AND CO., AGENTS FOR THE SOUTH BRITISH FIRE AND MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND. CAPITAL £1,000,000. Insurances effected at the lowest current rates on all kinds of Buildings, Threshing Machines, Crops Growing and in Stack. J. ' DRUMMOND McPHERSON, Manager, Christchurch.



BULLOCK AND CO.’S ABSTRACT of SALES. FRIDAY, MAY 30. At our Store —Balance of Stock in the Estate of Mr. Weston. SATURDAY, MAY 31. J - At our Stores—Furniture, Clothing, Apples, Cheese, &c. TUESDAY", TUNE 3. At Timvald Yards—Stock and Implements. BULLOCK AND CO., Auctioneers.



Business Notice. Properties for sale AND TO LET •; : BY Messrs. Poyntz & Co., ASHBURTON. FOR SAL E. - . 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 Wakanui Township ; good stand for a Blacksmith. J-Acre in South Rakaia Township. The Central Temperance Hotel, Baring Square, Ashburton. TO I. E T. ; 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 t ' POYNTZ ;& QQ. . i ■ East ; Street,:°- 928 ‘ Ashburton. ' DIARIES.— A Few Commercikl 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 k



Drapery.



GLORIOUS NEWS! GREAT REDUCTIONS IN ALL CLASSES OF DRAPERY AND FAN C Y GOO DS , ■ . - at ■ GBR & CO’S., £IO,OOO to be Sold at a Sacrifice. PRICES TO SUIT THE TIMES. 4 cases of snow flake Wincey at per yard, , worth 9d. 2 cases Flannel, is. 2d. to is. 6d. per yard, slightly soiled, worth is. iod. 1 case Ladies’ Ulster Cloaks at 18s. 6d. 1 case Ladies’ Jackets at 12s. 6d. to 255. 1 bale white Blankets at 16s. 6d. to 225., slightly soiled, worth 27 s. 6d.



SPECIAL BARGAINS IN Calicoes at 3s. 6d. to ss. 6d. per doz._ 50 doz. Ladies’ Cambric Handkerchiefs at 4s. 6d. to 7s. 6dL per doz. T/. - v Ribbons in all shades.at reduced prices 30 doz. Ladies’ Silk Ties at 6d. and is. each .6 doz. prs. Ladies’ Boots, stained, will be given away at ss. 9d. n 20 pieces wool Tartan will be sold at is. 6d. per yard; ; r i; 5 doz; Ladies’ Straw Hats given away at 6d. each. 2 doz. Ladies’. Costumes at half-price. CLOTHING! CLOTHING! We hold an immense stock of Cloth ing—Colonial, Geelong, and Mosgiel made, in every variety and style of suits. Gent’s Ulster Coats in great variety , Boys’ Suits, Boys’ Ulster Coats • ; Gents-’Hats, Gents’Ties . .v Men’s Shirts at 2s. 6d. each Waterproof Coats from 15s. 6d. up wards. As this is a Genuine Sale and all goods of first-class quality we would ask the public to call as early as possible, as a speedy clearance is anticipated. A LOT OF FELT CARPETS AT Is. So. PER YARD. DRESSMAKING DEPARTMENT. We have just engaged a first-class Dressmaker from London, who will take, charge this week. Good style and perfect fit guaranteed- Dresses and Costumes made to order on the shortest notice.



ORR AND CO IMPORTERS, ASHBURTON AND RAKAIA.



Business Notices- ' C. PERCY COX, T AND AND' ESTATE AGENT AND i-' VALUATOR, A S HBU R T ON. TO LET OR SELL— Q&Q Acres first-class land (limestone) with good house, large stables, woolshed, sheep-yards, granaries, etc., ‘ etc., com plete'; Very-convenient. t , 320 Acres reserve, first-class land, part sub-lety 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 lo sell or let in Ashburton and Hindhope. MONEY TO LEND ON APPROVED FREEHOLD SECURITY Agent for Union I nsurance COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND. ''-717 Tailors. * v NOTICE OF 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 tofore, and solicits a continuance of patronage at his new shop—Wakanui Road, near Baldwin’s Central HoteL S. STOK ES , TAILOR AND CLOTHIER. 794



Bootmakers. PUBLIC NOTICE. BOOTS! B OOTSI T.~ CHAMBERS, WHILE THANKING the publics of : Ashburton and surrour ding dis tricts for past favors, begs to inf* in them that he has received, and to arrive ; at his place of business, East-street, a WELL-ASSORTED STOCK • ; v OF - LADIES’, GENTLEMEN’S, AND CHIL- - DREN’S BOOTS AND SHOES Of all descriptions. T. C. also calls special attenth 1 to the Measure Department, and invites the gentlemen of Ashburton to inspect the superior class of Sewn Boots and Shoes .. he 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, • 'AS now on sale a Splendid Assortment _ of BOOTS and SHOES for Winter, which are of the Best Qualify, and will be Sold at. very reasonable prices. Note the address— ’ M. ’ NEALAS, NEXT TO MESSRS. ORR & CO.’S, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON,, M U S I,C T U I T lON, VOCAL AND INSTRUMENTAL. '- ' Terms, per Quarter or per Lesson, on appli- \ cation to the Principal. ' : / •; i r - SUPERIOR LADIES’ BOARDING AND ? DAY SCHOOL, J Oxford Villa, Burnett St., Ashburton, \ Conducted by Miss Steane. Private Lessons iri French, German,'-and; . 1 Latin, twice weekly ; Music, and Drawing in 3 Various Styles. \ Preparatory School for Boys. ) j Inclusive-Terms. ...... :V * SCHOOL Books, Bags, Etc.—H. M. f. JONES, Stationer, Etc., Baring <'• Square. * 473 a : . - ’ ~ ,y. yf Jc SCHOOL Requisites and Artist Mate- P rials. H. M. JONES, Stationer, * Baring Square.- 473 a 1