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 Gera'dine, 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, Watcrton, and Longbeach, at 3.15 p.m. daily. For Wakanui and Seafield, on Mondays and Thursdays, 7.30 p.m. W. St. G. Douglas, Postmaster.

Mails close at the Chief Post Office for the loflowing places (subject to the necessary alte rations) as under: — TUESDAY, SEPT. 23.

For Northern Ports of New Zealand, Syd ney, and Brisbane, per Wakatipu, at 4.45 p.m. For Chatham Islands, per Wakatipu (to connect with the Omaha at Auckland) at 4-45 p.ir. _ The next mails for the United Kingdom, via Brindisi and Southampton (for specially ad dressed letters only) will be closed at Christ church on Sept. 24. Ihe mail via Brindisi will be due in London on November 17th, and the mail via Southampton on November 24th.

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. Note. —A post office called Mayfield has been established on the south side of the Hinds, near the forks of the river,

Sydney J. Dick, Chief Postmaster.

NOTICE

NEW POSTAL REGULATION.

Letters posted within the colony haying the names and addresses of the senders printed on the address side of the envelopes, accompanied by a request that the letters be returned if not claimed within a stated period, will be return ed unopened. Provided, however, such letters shall have remained in the post office to which they may be addressed, at least ten days.

ASHBURTON RETAIL LIST.

MEMORANDA.

MEETINGS. This Evenino. Wesleyan Sunday School Anniversary Tea Meeting—Cameron Street, Church, at 6 o’clock. Ashburton Volunteer Parade Shear man’s Sample Room, at 7 o’clock.

The Ashburton Herald AND Borough and County Advertiser With which is incorporated the “Evening Echo”). TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 1879.

At the close of the Ashburton Borough Council’s meeting last night, the Mayor entertained the members of the Council and the press representatives to a “re fresher” of champagne in honor of the return to the Council of the three mem bers who retired in terms of the Municipal Corporations Act. The occasion afforded His Worship and other Councillors an opportunity of reviewing the year’s work done by the body, and of expressing high hopes for the future of the Borough. The Mayor spoke very hopefully of the speedy floating of the £15,000 loan, recently authorised by the ratepayers, and said that meanwhile there was a near prospect tliata r temporary loan of £2,000 would be at the disposal of the Council. This money in their hands, the works that it had been found necessary to abandon for a time could then be resumed, and work found for many workmen whose services the Council had been com pelled to abandon. The conduct of the Councillors, the work done by the various Committees, and the unremitting attention that had been paid to the town s business by every member, adding to the painstaking aid of the Borough servants, were a guarantee that there would he no falling off on the part of the Council’s efforts. The experience gained during the past year had now fitted every man into his place, and there was a good prospect of a bright future. Altogether the Coun cil’s second year opens with an excellent spirit manifested by the members towards the interests of the town and to each other.

Sergeant Felton. —Wc are glad to hear that Sergeant Felton is now in a fair way of recovery, and there is a probability of seeing this respected gentleman as suming liis duties at an early date. Lodge of Instruction.- —A Lodge of Instruction in connection with the Somer set Lodge of Freemasons will be held to-morrow evening in tlie Lodge-room, Somerset Llotel. The Carle. —Communication was res tored on the Port Darwin line at 5.45 on Monday evening. A steamer arrived at Batavia with messages yesterday morn ing. Cable communication was restored between Batavia and Singapore on Mon day morning. Inquest. —At the inquest conducted by Dr. Trevor yesterday, at tlie Wheatstone Hotel, on the body of Mr. James Cairns, who met his death as reported by us on Saturday through falling from his dray, a verdict of “Accidental death” was re turned.

Tea Meeting. The anniversary ser vices in connection with the Wesleyan Sunday School will terminate this even ing with a tea and public meeting in the Cameron Street Church. We understand strenuous efforts are being put forth by the ladies of the congregation to make the tea successful, while the names of the gentlemen who are to take a prominent part at the public meeting is a sufficient guarantee that the quality of food for the mind will be of equal merit. The Valueless Cheque Aefaiii. —The man Robertson, who “ sailed so near the margin of the criminal law ” as to get himself arrested for passing valueless cheques, has evidently made a mess of it. His highly virtuous statement to the Bench, along with his counsel’s pleading, backed up by the apparently good posi tions the accused had held, were success ful in inducing his Worship the It. M. to take a lenient view of the case and give Robertson the benefit of the doubt. A letter in to-day’s “Times” gives an alto gether different complexion to the case. The writer is Mr. Haywood, whom Robertson said owed him money, and whom he had asked to pay into the Bank to Robertson’s credit, the money owing to him. Mr. Haywood denies the whole statement beyond a debt of 80s., which he asserts is all he owes to Robertson, and the only communication he had with him on the matter of money was a request to pay a debt of his of £2 2s. in Dunedin, and a telegram for £3 when Robertson was “ bailed up ” at Oamaru. As. to endeavors to find Haywood, the writer says he had never changed his hotel at Dunedin, and could have been found without any difficulty if lie had ever been sought for. Mr. Robertson is again m trouble in Christchurch over a valueless cheque passed there, and has been sent to the gaoler’s care for six weeks.

The Council Election. —At the close of the meeting last night of the Borough Council, the healths of the newly re-elected Councillors were drunk in champagne, to which those present were entertained by his Worship the Mayor. The other toasts were “His Worship,” “The Town Clerk,” “ The Engineer and Staff,” “ The Old Councillors,” and “ The Press,” all of which were heartily received and suitably responded to. In the course of a speech on the past and future of Ashburton, the Mayor said it was his experience of the Council that, though there had been now and again some little warmth exhibited in their discussions, it had always cooled down sufficiently to allow members to leave the Council Chamber warm friends, and any feeling that had arisen at the table had never been carried out into the outside relations of the members. Me felt assured this good feeling would always continue, as it was his. hope they would see many Septembers, and many annual elections, each year being able to give a good account of itself in good work done and progress made. The Dunedin Fide.—Yesterday, Wil liam Waters, the cafe-kecpor, who is charged with being the wilful cause of the recent disastrous fire in Dunedin, was brought up yesterday at the Dunedin R. M. (,\ourt charged with arson. Me was formally remanded for a week by Mr. Watt, Resident Magistrate, pending a perusal of the depositions by the Resident Magistrate to decide whether it will be necessary to hold another inquiry.

“ Special ” Telegraphic . News. —We hear a good deal now-a-days about “ spe cial ” wires, and so forth, opened for the exclusive benefit of this and that news paper. But seeing that nearly every paper in the colony, if it so chooses, can sport a “ special wire ” heading, there does not seem to be very much exclusiveness in tlie matter. It is amusing sometimes to learn tlie tricks resorted to by enterprising jour nals to outwit their fellows, and the “Free Lance,” an Auckland paper, gives an expose of how the Auckland “ Star,” a leading evening paper, was able to publish six columns of a “special” telegraphic report of the opening of the Sydney Ex hibition. According to tlie “ Lance,” the report was sent by r mail, held over till the opening day, when a short and inexpen sive telegram regarding the opening was sent from Sydney. The telegram announced the opening, and the mailed report was made do duty, with its detailed descrip tion, as a telegraphic despatch. Unfor tunately, the “Lance” says, a proces sion of military and naval men—that never took place—was dilated upon, and distinguished individuals were spoken of as being present, who had not then reached Sydney. The letter was remarkably well got up, but the knowledge that it was written beforehand, somewhat takes the gilt off the gingerbread.

The Prince Imterial. —Tlie “ New York Herald ” thus bitterly contrasts the sons of Queen Victoria with the son of the Empress Eugenie, the unfortunate Prince Imperial: —“ They dine here. They wine there. They hold a levee to-day, and lay a corner stone to-morrow. This gracious Highness is tlie ornament of a garden party ; that other is the cynosure at a flower show. So much for the sons of tlie Queen. Now turn to look at the stranger Prince. What do you see ? A dead young face that stares to the sky from a Zulu cornfield. A body stripped and deserted, gashed with eighteen wounds, the least at death, and every one in front. A corpse borne on crossed lances, fit bier for as brave a soldier as ever faced death.”

The Native Trouble.—The surveyors at Rangiriri have received instructions to desist surveying at Waikarei Lake for the present, and to go on working the higher districts. Some of the natives at Rangi riri say that it is not their people who are causing tlie trouble, but tlie natives from the Ring country, who came down to Rangiriri for the express purpose of stop ping tlie surveyors. It is stated that the Nvatilia.kas have determined to stop tlie navigation of the Waihou river. Taiapara lias '"gone to Piako to warn the Piako natives of the consequence of joining the Ngatiluvkas.

Heavy Rain. —Sleepy Hollow, as quiet Nelson is called, has been wakened up by an unusually heavy rainfall. A telegram dated yesterday says The rain storm yesterday was the heaviest known for years. Up to last night five inches of rain fell, and no such flood has been experi enced for twelve years. It caused some inconvenience, and the contents of one or two malt-houses and cellars were damaged. The floods were caused by the drains and sewers being insufficiently large to carry off the storm water.

College Lands. —In reply to a deputa tion-of Wellington College Governors, the Premier stated last week tnat a Bill has been prepared by the Hon. Mr. Gisborne, and will be brought into the House at the coming session, to enable high schools and colleges to sell unproductive rural reserves and invest the proceeds in what will pro duce revenue.

Holloway’s Pills. —Important for tlie Delicate.—lt is difficult to determine which is the more trying to the human constitution—the clamp, cold days of die autumn and winter,or the keen, dry, easterly winds of springs 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, bowels, and k idneys. This celebrated medicine needs but a fair trial to convince the ailing and de c ponding that it will restore and cheer them without danger, pain, or inconvenience, as by a timely recourse to them the first erring func tion maybe reclaimed, suflering may be spared, and life saved.—Aiivt.

CORRESPONDENCE.

We do not hold ourselves responsible for the opinions expressed by our correspondents.

ST. STEPHENS.

To the Editor of Tiie Ashburton Herald. Sir,—l took little interest in the “ Cross” controversy, as I considered it a matter only worthy the attention of bois terous Churchmen. I am a peaceful sort of worshipper, and regularly take my ex tending family to St. Stephens, and almost as regularly find the pew for which f pay a high rental occupied by a number of freetraders in seats. Will the church authorities see to this. —I am, &c.,

Forty Nine.

ASHBURTON BOROUGH COUNCIL.

The usual meeting of the Borough Council was held last night. Present—His Worship the Mayor (pre siding), Messrs. Friedlander, Robinson, Parkin, St. Hill, Roberts, Campbell, and Saunders. mayor’s statement. In his usual introductory statement, the Mayor said that since the last ordinary meeting he had seen Mr. W. C. Walker, who had been in communication with Messrs. Garrick and Cowlishaw, and he had no doubt it would be an easy matter to obtain a temporary loan of £2OOO, pending the floating of the £15,000 loan. The Mayor then, referred to the dismissal of the labor gang, expressing a hope that the Council would speedily be in a finan cial position to resume the works that had given the men employment. He could not sit down without a reference to the animal election of Councillors that had taken place. He was pleased to see the old faces returned, and he took the return of the old members as a proof of the con fidence reposed in them by the ratepayers. They were now a year-old body, and the experience they had gained was specially valuable. They started the new year of their history with a comprehensive know ledge of what their duties were, and from what he had seen of the Council in the past he had no fear of any falling off in members’ enthusiasm in the public busi ness entrusted to them by the ratepayers. (Hear, hear.) RUBBISH DEPOT. A letter was read from the County Council, stating that the pound-keeper reported that the borough rubbish and refuse were deposited by the scavenger in close proximity to the pound, and caused a nuisance to the poundkeeper. An abate ment of the nuisance was desired by the substitution of another refuse depot. The letter was referred to the Sanitary Committee. PROTECTION WORKS ON THE RIVER. The County Council wrote stating that a Board of Conservators was desirable for the river, and they wished to ascertain the mind of the Council on the matter of co operating in its establishment. The Mayor said the Borough Council had already expressed itself as favorable to the establishment of a Board of Con servators for the river. The work of pro tection would be far better carried out under a Board of Conservators, and such a body would have the power to levy rates.

A resolution to the effect that the Borough Council is willing to co-operate with the County Council in the establish ment of a Board of Conservators was passed ; as also a further resolution em bodying the Council’s desire that the pro posed Board should be an elected, not a nominated one, and its wish that the County Council would take action in the matter of laying the subject before Par liament with a view to placing the power of election of such Boards in the hands of the ratepayers in the districts affected instead of the appointment of members of these Boards remaining in the hands of County Councils. BY-LAWS. The Mayor said the Borough Solicitor was in attendance, and it would be well to see to any omissions in the draft by-laws tha,t may have occurred. He hoped pro vision would be made for enabling the Council to undertake the formation of asphalte footpaths which appeared to have been overlooked. He pointed out that the building by-laws had been omitted. Mr- Crisp said the matter had not been overlooked ; but that from Montgomery’s Buildings to Friedlanders’ would bo one district subject to regulations of the stringent nature suggested by the Council, and the other parts of the town would be in a district subject to more lenient regula tions. The building by-laws only awaited Mr. Books’ decision as to the thickness and material of party walls. Mr. St. Hill was of opinion that the by law regarding asphalting proposed by the Mayor was one requiring careful considera tion before being adopted. The Borough was now pretty heavily rated, and addi tional rates loomed in the future. It would be judicious to make the regulation regarding asphalting a lenient one. His Worship said the draft would come before the Council.

Mr. Campbell called attention to a by law preventing the driving of cattle through the streets between the hours of 7 a. m. and 12 o’clock midnight. The markets were held in such parts of the borough as necessitated the driving of cattle through the town. His Worship said the by-law was one that ought to be retained, though it need not necessarily be enforced. Mr. St. Hill was of opinion that the by-law was not too stringent. He had seen mobs of infuriated cattle driven through the town, to the danger of men and women, and he questioned if it was not more advisable to remove the stock yards to Tinwald ivliere the cattle show had been removed to, than to alter the by-law. Mr. Campbell informed Mr. St. Hill that there were already yards at Tinwald. Some discussion took place on the sub ject of taking power under a by-law to compel proprietors of vacant sections to clear such of tussocks, so as to prevent possible danger from fire. Mr. Robinson was of opinion that it was unnecessary to enforce such a by-law in the case of sections lying at a distance from houses, but recognised the advan tage of having power to compel the clear ing off of tussocks where the safety of a dwelling house or other building was en dangered. MISCELLANEOUS. Mr. F. W. Berry applied for a license as a carrier. Messrs. Friedlander applied for liberty to extend their verandah in East street. The application was granted subject to the approval of the Engineer. Leave of absence for six weeks was granted to Mr. Fooks, ivhose weak state of health necessitated a cessation from work for a time. engineers’ report. “The Labor Gang have been employed on the plantations on the North East Town J 'elt, and in completing the kerbing and footpaths that had been previously taken in hand. All the hands except three have been discharged. “ Council Offices. — The offices are now com pleted, and may be taken possession of. We would again suggest the necessity of some furni ture. if they arc to be occupied at once. “ 7own Belts. —The sureties of E. Wake have undertaken the completion of the contract for forming and metalling on the North East

Town Belt. The contractor for the work on the South East Belt is making good progress. “ Shingling Footpaths. —The contractor has delivered upwards of 1,000 yards of shingle (the quality stipulated). Alt the recently formed footpaths have been shingled with the exception of the new street in Baring Square.” OUT LIGHTS. Mr. Parkin called attention to the fact that the town lamps had been extinguished on Saturday night at a few minutes past eleven. The Clerk was instructed to ivrite to the Gas Company, calling their attention to the terms of the lighting contract. RESERVES. Mr. St. Hill pointed out that Mr. Hod der made use of a reserve near the Post Office as a depot for empty boxes, &c. While the Council was short of money such reserves should uot be made use of with out being rented. It was pointed out to Mr. St. Hill that the reserve was a General Government reserve, and not a Municipal one. His Worship said it would be advisable to appoint a Reserves Committee, and on his suggestion the following were placed upon it : —The Mayor, Messrs. William son, St. Hill, Saunders, and Campbell. COMMITTEES. The Standing Committees of the Coun cil were re-elected. Regarding the Works Committee, his Worship said its members had worked very hard and spent much time in the interests of the Borough. They had materially lessened the labors of the Council, and facilitated its work. They deserved the heartiest thanks of the Council. Mr. Friedlander was added to the Drainage Committee, and Mr. Parkin to the Sanitary Committee. the borough’s hunting and advertis. ing. Mr. St. Hill moved the motion standing in his name for a detailed statement of the printing, advertising, and stationery ex penditure of the Borough, and the items paid to each person under the different headings. He desired to bring forward a motion ultimately to reduce the depart mental expenses, and this return was moved for with this view. Mr. Roberts seconded the motion, which was carried. NOTICE OF MOTION. Mr. St. Hill gave notice of the follow ing motion : —That, viewing the present unsatisfactory position of the Borough Council, this Council considers it advisable to make certain reductions in the cost of management, and that a Committee, con sisting of the Mayor, and Messrs. Roberts, Parkin, Campbell, and the mover, be ap pointed to report on the best means of carrying out the necessary reductions. The Council then adjourned.

TELEGRAPHIC.

EUROPEAN.

TO-DAY’S CABLEGRAMS,

(Age Special.)

London, Sept. 15,

The statement is officially contradicted that the Indian Government has asked for reinforcements. The main body of the British troops are prepared to march by the end of September, and is expected to reach Cabul by October 25. The Russian press unanimously advo cates assisting the Afghans.

(Argus Special. )

London, Sept. 22.

There are conflicting reports of the Ameer’s death, which is not confirmed, and the origin of the massacre is unex plained. London papers accept the state ment of the revolt as caused by the Ameer’s brother presiding at Herat. The press generally, while ascribing the disaster to the Ministerial policy, insists that the affront must be promptly avenged. The “ Times” declares the disaster ought not to alter the resolve of placing a British resident in charge of the Afghan cities. Large drafts of Home regiments have been ordered to the scene. Extensive cotton strikes are imminent.

14,000 persons attended a tenant’s rights meeting at Mallow, in Ireland, and passed a resolnti on demanding a large reduction in rent.

The “ Standard ” states there is com plete anarchy in Roumelia. 8200 desti tute Mussulmen are at Stromboul afraid to return home. The Slav committee openly advocate the extermination of th Turkish population.

(Reuter's Tel eg? avis.) London, Sept 15.

The present series of wool sales shows the total quantity catalogued to date at 259,100 bales. The market is quiet, and the attendance has been smaller of late.

Three per Cent Consols, 97-7 ; Hew Zealand 10.40 Five per Cent Loan 101 A Adelaide wheat, 50s Gd per 49Glbs ex warehouse. The total quantity afloat for Great Britain at date is 154,000 quarters. Adelaide flour, SGs per 2801bs ex ware house.

New Plymouth Harbor Debentures have been floated. £200,000 subscribed for at from 95 to 97-i.

Madrid, Sept. 16.

The Spanish Government proposes tha the emancipation of slaves in the Cuban States shall take place in July next year.

Capetown, Sept. 2. Active operations are about to be made to reduce Morriso’s stronghold.

Paris, Sept. IG.

A report was current in the Bourse to day that the Emperor of Russia was dead but the report is unconfirmed.

AUSTRALIAN.

[Renfa's Telegrams.) Melbourne, Sept. 22. Sailed—Claud Hamilton, for Hokitika.

INTERPROVINCIAL.

TO-DAY’S TELEGRAMS.

Auckland, This Day.

Mr. Warner, collector of native land duties, is a passenger by the Penguin, for Wellington. During his stay lie will in vestigate the land transactions under the Native Land Act, and report to Govern ment defaulters who have not paid their duties under the Act.

Miss Cant, of Cambridge has been severely bitten by a savage dog. The flesh was torn away for some inches from her arm.

William Charles O’Mera is charged with stealing gems, the property of some per son unknown. The man, it appears, has been trying to sell some diamonds for £3O. He is remanded in bail of £2OO.

Wellington, This Day.

At a meeting of the Wellington Racing Club last night, the stewards recommended that the race meeting intended to be held during the ensuing session should not be held. It was decided to ask His Excel lency to become patron of the club. The ship Matilda, which was in a dan gerous position off the Heads yesterday, rode out the gale safely last night, and came into harbor this morning.

SHORT SERMONS TO THE PEOPLE.

From the San Francisco Rezos Letter. Every political, press, and pulpit demagogue in the land, seeking profitable popularity, acts on the same line of thought. First, praise the dear people’s honesty of purpose, and credit them with virtues akin to the angels ! Second, select a scapegoat to bear the sins of the world, cast upon it the rocks of denunciation, and lot it be accursed here and hereafter. The plan is very simple and works to a charm, but it begins to lack novelty, and, as a matter of common justice it is "well sometimes to reverse the operation although the task is perhaps an unpopular one, because all good Christians prefer a vicarious atonement to answering in their own proper persons.

By what right do the people of this Republic denounce their chosen represen tatives upon a simple presumption of guilt, or merely upon the baseless assump tion thei’eof ? Yet so it is that official life is made dishonorable, and popular sentiment'considers every man in office a thief,because,” dear fellow citizens, as “ you,” tersely put it, if a man has a chance to steal, and does not “he is a fool.” That is your logic, and proves your own corruption—deny it if you can. From the very circumstances surrounding official life you have made honesty therein stale, flat, ■ and unprofitable. You demand short £ terms, low salaries, and a price for your " voices out of proportion to their value. You surround officials with every tempta tion to dishonesty, and, with a strange in consistency, blame them for yielding. On the other hand, how do you reward the faithful ones ? Experience answers, with ingratitude, poverty, and neglect. He who panders to your prejudices or depravity is the god of the hour, -whilst whoso speaks the truth you consider a superserviceable ass. Life, with you, is a fever speculation, and the almighty dollar is the deity, to whom you sacrifice friendship, love, truth, aud all the virtues. Your goverment, good people, is but your self-incarnation, and you cannot accuse it without self-condemnation. Thus, when ever you feel disposed to crucify some public functionary, examine your consci ence, as the Catholics say, and ask your selves what “you” have done—or omitted doing — that this atonement is necessary. There were dut four just men in the Ark ; there was put one good man in So dom. Hence when we hear the self-vaunted virtues of the people of this Republic, it becomes a matter of cynical speculation how many could stand the test of Fire and Water.

Fusilier Guards. —A Volunteer Com pany, to be called the Fusilier Guards, is about to bo formed in Wellington. The committee have drafted rules for the Com pany and the standard hieght for mem bers has been fixed at sft Gin. A hand some uniform will be worn, the full dress being a scarlet tunic, dark trousers with scarlet stripes, and head-dress the same as the Scots Fusilier Guards at home, viz., bearskin busby, with red plume. Fur un dress is chosen a neat black tunic, faced with scarlet and trimmed with black braid, looking somewhat similar to. an officer’s undress in the Imperial service. This, with the same pattern trousers, as in full dress, and a smart forage cap, will complete the undress uniform. The cost of the whole is not to exceed £B. The subscription for uniform, etc., is fixed at 10s per month.

Tuesday, September 23, 1879.]

IHE ASHBURTON HERALD



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THE ASHBURTON HERALD. Advertisements for the Ashburton Hkrald must be sent in not later than 2 p.m. for Jhe Country Edition, and 3 p.m. for the Town Edition, with the number of insertions written plainly on the 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 : Quarterly — Delivered in town ~ country Posted «' ' T Clothing Establishment. In Advance. If Booked S. d. s. d ...60 6 6 ...80 8 6 ...80 8 6 assignment of the estate OF MESSRS. AITKEN, PASCOE & CO., CLOTHING MANUFACTURERS, TO Mr. J. H. Morrison, ] Manager Mosgiel Woolen | Factory, L Trustees. AND Mr. John Ross, Of Sargood, Sons & Ewings 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 Very 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 tlie next few weeks we are in a position to offer NEW GOODS in j MEN’S AND BOYS’ ATTIRE, Of Colonial Manufacture, at from ONE THIRD TO ONE HALF THEIR USUAL COST. HALLENSTEIN BROR, New Zealand Clothing Factory. 'The assigned Stock will he for Sale in ,yur Ashburton Branch from and on SATURDAY NEXT, 28th JUNE. New Zealand Clothing Factory.



Public Notices. WESLEYAN SUNDAY SCHOOL. N N I VERSARY E A AND PUBLIC MEETING IN THE CAMERON STREET CHURCH, THIS EVENING. Tea on the tables at G o’clock. Tickets, Is. 6d. each. Public Meeting iin me diately after the Tea. Addresses by Rev. W. Baumber, of Christchurch, and several other ministers and friends. * V 5 SOMERSET LODGE, E. C. A LODGE OF INSTRUCTION in connection with Somerset Lodge, E.C., will be held in the Lodge Room TO-MORROW (Wednesday), at 7.30 p. m. sharp. HENRY ZANDER, 487 a Acting Secretary. TO STAND ?THIS SEASON, THAT Very Powerful Heavy Draught STALLION SAMSON, rising three years old, stands 16§ hands high. Samson was got by that far-famed Lincolnshire Cart Stallion Black Cham pion, imported from England by the late William Derham, Esq., out of the cele brated prize mare Phoebe, bred by P. Tisch, Esq. Black Champion was bred by Mr. John Worth, junior, of Ferryhill, Chartres. He took first prize of £lO at St. Ives, in 1873, and first prize of £lO at Huntingdon, in 1874. Black Champion’s sire is Young England’s Glory, by Volun teer, and came of a very superior mare belonging to Mr. Julian, by Mr. Fugle’s noted horse Thumper, by Mr. Serval’s celebrated horse Major,—grandsire, Mr. Purrand’s Honest Tom; g. grandsire, Mr. Goodman’s Honest Tom ; g.g. grand sire, Mr. Bingham’s England’s Glory; g.g.g. grandsire, Old Honest Tom. Black Champion’s dam is asuperior Brown Mare by Heart of Oak. She took the first prize at Peterborough Agricultural Society’s Show on March 29th, 1856, beating a large field. Samson’s dam, Phoebe, was got by the noted horse Sir Colin Campbell, bred by James Walls, Esq., sire, King Fergus; dam, Scotland’s Pride both imported from Scotland. Phoebe as a yearling, took first prize at the Canterbury Agricultural Society’s Show ; as a two-year old, was awarded first prize and also Mr. J. Walls’ special prize as the best filly on the ground by Sir Colin Campbell. Her sister has also taken three first prizes. They have also been shown as a pair of brood mares, and wherever they have been exhibited they have taken first prize. Samson’s granddam was by the well known horse Old Wellington, imported, whose stock needs no comment; g. grand dam, imported, by Westminster, im ported. Samson will stand at the owner’s farm, where good grass paddocks will be pro vided at 2s. per week. All care taken, but no responsibility incurred. He will travel the Mount Somers and surrounding districts. Terms —£4 per mare. Guarantee, as per agreement. Groomage fee, ss. WILLIAM T. SMITH, Proprietor, Alford Forest. N.B.—Samson took prize at the Agricul tural Show, Ashburton, 1878. 484 a



1879. TO STAND THIS SEASON. THOROUGHBRED STALLION YOUNG TRADUCER. YOUNG TRADUCER, by Traducer, dam Kasper’s dam, imported. See “ Stud Book.” Young Traducer was bred by W. C. Webb, Esq., at Riccarton. He is a rich dark brown, standing 16 hands high, with immense bone and substance, and for make and shape has been pronounced by the best judges as hard to beat anywhere. Young Traducer is rising 5 years. Terms: £5 ss. per mare, payable Ist January, 1880 ; groomage fees 55., payable on first service. Also, the Grey Entire Pony, SYDNEY, Will travel, with the entire horse Young Traducer, the district of Ashburton during the season. Good paddocks 2s. per week. Every care taken, but no responsibility. ROBERT LITTLE, 485 a Proprietor. 1879. TO STAND THIS SEASON. THOROUGHBRED BAY COLT, CAMDEN. CAMDEN is a bay colt, 16 hands 2 inches high, with beautiful sym metry and splendid action, aged 4 years ; bred by Mr. G. PI. Lee. Camden is by Traducer, dam Jeu d’Esprit, by Peter Flat, dam Jessie, by Muleyson, dam Bay Camerton, out of Arab mare Muleyson, by Muley. The Arab mare was bred by Mr. Riley, New South Wales, from an Arab mare imported by him. Camden will travel the district of Ash burton. Terms ; £5 ss. per mare, payable Ist Jaanuary, 1880 ; groomage fees, ss. payable on first service. Good paddocks, 2s. per week. Every care taken but no responsibility. ROBERT LITTLE, 486 a Proprietor.



New Advertisements. SOUTH RAKAIA ROAD DISTRICT. npENDERS will be received up to Wed- X nesday, the Ist October, for the following works : 1. Metalling about 7 miles of the River Road 2. Forming and metalling about 1 mile of the road running through section No. 3568 3. Forming and metalling about 1 mile of "the road running through section No. 7135 4. For Fencing the Gravel Reserves in the district 5. Separate tenders will also be re ceived for picking the loose stones off the Great South and River roads. Specifications can be seen at the Road Board Office, Rakaia, where tender forms can be obtained. 491 a A. MAKEIG, Clerk to the Board.



For Sale. FOR SALE, GRAIN STORE at South Ashbur ton. Apply to S—266a THOMAS BULLOCK. FOR SALE, COMPACT FARM, well-watered, and really first-class land of about 200 acres, situated on Loncbeach Estate. For full particulars, apply to 6 THOMAS BULLOCK. FOR SALE, Cheap, or TO LET, with a Purchasing Clause, a FARM, of 137 Acres, partly improved, and situated about three and a half miles from the Township. Apply to 5 THOMAS BULLOCK. To Let. mO LET, at a very low rental—Bakery, X together with D-.velling-house and Shop, near the Post Office. 393 a TUOS. BULLOCK. TO LET, AT A REDUCED RENTAL, r>OARDING-HOUSE, presently occu jj3 pied by Mr. Broadbelt, situated near the Post Office. Apply to 2 THOMAS BULLOCK. PjlO LET, Shop in East-street, lately jL occupied by Sando and Olsen. Ap ply to THOMAS BULLOCK.