CHRISTCHURCH GRAIN REPORT.

; \'V-'v T i Foh Week Ending Aitul 19, 1879

• fWe I havTf nothing beyond'-:; ofcdinar# transactions to report this week.- If any thing, pur market for cereals; of all desf criptions show a Marked decline.in value, a fact which has surprised, many, who' are:- connected with, the business, . There. : ls;no doubt that a market has done move to bring about this state of affairs than any other causes. Matters financial do not improve, and we regret to have to record the collapse of several minor houses of business; The Insurance Companies are again called upon to divide profits before their usual time, a large fire having gutted the extensive bonded ware- 1 , house of Messrs. Edwards, Bennett & Co., resulting in great destruction of sugars, teas, spirits, and general goods. o efih'j ..dd Operations in wheat are fairly brisk. A considerable number of our largest growers are shipping to the home markets either upon own or joint account. We note freights from Adelaide are exceptionally low, in some cases a shade under 20s. per ton has been arranged for, and shippers from that port appear very sanguine of an ultimate profit out of their venture.

Bakeev.— The demand for this cereal has suddenly died away. Maltsters are fairly supplied. Buyers for shipment and milling purposes are the only persons in the market we hear of.

Oats aie again difficult to quit, and could be bought in large lines at a conces sion on last week’s rates.

We are surprised at the small quantities of rye-corn, linseed, and tares offering, and quite expect several of these lines will have to be imported to a very large extent before next season’s crops are forward. QUOTATIONS. Wheat per bushel, Bs. 3d. to 3s. 5d.; feed and inferior, 2s. 9d. to 35.; feed oats, 2s. Gd. to 2s. Bd.; milling ditto, 2s. 9d. to 2s. lOd.; feed barley, 3s. to 3s. Gd.; malt ing ditto, 4s. Gd. to 4s. lOd.; maize, 4s. 9d. to 4s. lOd.; peas, 4s. to 4s. Gd.beans, 4s. 3d. to 4s. 4d.; rye corn, 4s. 3d. to 4s. Gd.; buck wheat, 125.; flour per ton, £9 to £9 155.; best brands grist and jcquntiy brands, £8 to £8 10s.; potatoes, £2 15s. to £3 ; kidneys, £4 ; onions, £lO to £ll ; rye grass seed, 4s. Gd. to ss. Gd.; cocks foot, 6M.; cheese, Gid.; butter, lid.; salted hides, 3^-d., downward tendency ; green, 2-id.; calf skins, 3d.; butchers’ fat, I id. to igd. ; j

Mr. J. L. Wilson, of Christchurch, reports as follows : “ Wheat per bushel, 3s. 3d. to 3s. 5d.; feed oats, 2s. 7d. to 2s. lOd.; feed barley, 3s. Gd.; malting ditto., ss. Gd. to Gs.; peas, 55.; beans, 4s. 3d.; flour per' ton, £9 ; potatoes, 505.; grass seed, 4s. Gd. to ss. Markets are dull for most things, and money is very tight.”

POST OFFICE NOTICES.

Mails at the Ashburton Post Office close 13 follows :

For Christchurch and North at 10.20 a.m. 4. p.m., and 7.30 p.m., daily. For-Cliertsey 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 3.15 p.m. daily. For Wakanui and Seafield, every Monday and Thursday, at 7.30 p.m. W. St. G. Douglas, Postmaster. notice;. A travelling Post Office having been' estab lished 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. Diek, Chief Postmaster.

ASHBURTON RETAIL LIST.

AUCTION SALES.

ffi • rn HG G- S. ! fi- , v ••Mjassrs. NJbnas; i Hart,, arid Wildie, at iAlpheus Hayes’ Yards, afc 11 o’clock, . 150,000 feet timber, stakes, posts, &c. .Messrs. Clifford Oc.,;.under distraint, at ’lO o’clock, on /trier, premises of G. •Hertsoh^Dromorej/horses, implements, Etc. * ~~~

The Ashburton Herald AND Borough and County Advertiser (With which is incorporated the “Evening Echo”). MONDAY, APRIL 21, 1879.

From a Parliamentary paper (one of number sent as per last mail by the Government printer) we are put in possession of the last census returns of the Moari population of the colony, as also reports by the officers in the several native districts. From the general summary of the census, we learn that there has been an actual decrease in the native population since 1874 of 33x9. The figures in 1874 were 46,016; in IS7B, 42,819. In six districts there has been an increase during the four years of 2134, while in twenty districts a decrease amounting over all to 5453 has occurred from a majority of births over deaths the additional popu lation in every case having been sup plied by an influx of Maoris from some other quarter, and the fact that in the four years the total decrease over the colony on the whole native race is up wards of 3000 on a census of 46,000 in 1874 gives authoritative proof that the aboriginals are fast dying out. There are many causes assigned for their de cadence by the Native Officers, but all seem to agree that the Moan’s fondness for intoxicating liquor is the clvef cause. Less weight, however, is attached to intemperance itself as the destructive agency than to the inferior character of the liquor usually supplied to them, for it is a well-known fact that the spirits sold to the Moaris in some districts are are of the vilest description. The return does not give the proportion of males to females in 1874, but the pro portion- last year was—Males, total, 23,533; females, total, 19,286. Of these 6910 males were under 15 years of age, and 5744 females—leaving 14,553 male adults; and 11,802 female One officer, Mr. Jackson, Papakura,: gives three causes for the native de crease —first, their love of drink; second, the sacrifice of their females to prosti-! tution, often when very young ; and third, the change in their mode of living. To these causes have to be added their, neglect of all sanitary laws, and their want of cleanliness ; sleeping in badly ventilated hovels densely over-crowded ; and their reckless exposure of them selves to all kinds of) weather; Con sumption'. appears) to )be onje* of the Maori’s bitterest foes, and chest diseases are very prevalent, which is scarcely to be wondered at when their habits of living are considered. Another paper contains the report on native schools, blit considering the number of the population the Attendance at these is not large, though it is evident a great amount of good is being done through their agency, and in spite of many drawbacks. When European parents fail to realise the practical value of education, and neglect to enforce the -regular attendance of their children at school, we can scarcely look for a higher estimate of education’s value amongst the half civilised natives of the colony, many of whom but ill conceal their antagonism to the Europeans, and show an aversion to acquiring either our language or our habits.

Typhoid. —At the Police Court to-day, the attention of His Worship was drawn by Sergeant Felton to the death of Mr. Rapley, dairyman. The Sergeant said he had asked Mr. Rapley (deceased’s brother) the question regarding the cause of death, and was answered that it was congestion of the lungs. Since then, however, he had ascertained from a medical man that the cause was typhoid fever, and that a certificate had been given to that effect. His Worship, after pointing out the penalty to which Mr. Rapley subjected himself ordered that the cows should be removed from the house, and that new utensils should be bought for the milk. If these orders were neglected, the police were instructed to report it to the Road Board and take action in the matter.

Caledonian Society. —A meeting of the members of the Caledonian Society was held in the Central Hotel on Satur day evening—Dr. Stewart in the chair. The first business transacted was the con firmation of the minutes of last meeting, after which, the Secretary (Mr. J. E. Hyde Harris) reported that since last meeting he had received the names of over 40 new members, only two or three of whom he had canvassed, the others having applied voluntarily for ad fission, so that now the list of members stood at over 70. The consideration of rules for the conduct, of the Society was then pro ceeded with)when those of similar institu tions were (adopted, with alterations to suit the circumstances of the Ashburton district. The following defines the objects of the Society :

The object's of the Society shall be the promotion of benevolence, national litera ture, customs, and accomplishments. 1. Benevolence —To be promoted by contributing to the funds of such charitable institutions as the directors may deter mine ; by‘giving information and advice to newly-arrived immigrants ; and for affbrdingufqr special cases of destitution such temporary relief as to the directors may appeanpracticab!e or expedient. 2. Literature—To be promoted by offer ing prices for the greatest proficiency of pupils attending the various educational institutions of the colony, and also by procuring and disseminating information

regarding the poetry, history, and archie-, ology of Scotland. f 3. Customs and accomplishments—To be promoted by offering prizes for excel lence in the performance of nationalfeats, games, and exercises, to be exhibited at the annual gatherings of the Society. :

The annual meeting of the members was fixed to be held in February of each year. The election of officers was deferred till a future meeting, but Mr. J. E. H. Harris was elected lion, secretary for the next 12 months.

To-Day’s Court. —His Worship the Mayor sat on the Bench to-day for the disposal of Police cases. —Charles Phvsick was accnsed of being accessory to larceny after the fact. .The ease arose as follows : 011 Friday a man named Porter went down to Christchurch to cash a cheque for £l4O odd. On returning in the train he stowed the bag containing the money — five bundles each of 20 £1 notes, and 32 sovereigns—on the netting of the carriage, above liis head. IJp to the time of the train’s passing Messrs. Saunders’ Mill the money was all right, and on arrival at the Ashburton station the man foolishly for got about the bag, and left the carriage. He had been away some time before he recovered his recollection of the. money and at once made for the station, but on examining the carriage the money-bag was gone. Two swaggers who travelled in the train with Porter were searched but the missing money was not found. The other passengers were Mr. Hurst and a stranger. Mr. Hurst left the carriage before the others, and the stranger, of whom no des cription is obtainable, cannot be traced. The' police were at once communicated, with and a constable in plain clothes being despatched to make inquiries this man Physick was heard to say that for £2O he could find the thief arid the money, the latter of which he said was not 200 yards away from where he was standing—near the Somerset Hotel. Mr. Ireland defended Physick, who was remanded for eight days.—George Smith was fined 10s. for drunkenness and obscenity, and four other drunks, old offenders, were similarly dealt with.

'Accident at Mount Somers. On Saturday afternoon while a man named Daniel Braane, employed on the Alford Station, was putting a rope over a high load of straw, to do which lie had climbed to the top of the load, the rope suddenly snapped and he fell backwards to the ground. He fell heavily and sustained severe injuries to his back, so severe, in deed, that his recovery is a matter of grave question. He was attended to by Dr. Boss, who pronounced the injuries the man had received to his spine to be dangerous. He was conveyed to the Christchurch Hospital to-day by the mid day train. South Bakaia Bo ad District. —The first election of members to represent the above Boad Board was held on Saturday last, and the following ratepayers were declared duly nominated as candidates— viz., Messrs Edward Stafford Coster, Neil Maclean, David Gordon Holmes, Charles Norris Mackie, John Lanlbie, and James Newlands Sharp. A poll will be taken for the final election at the Boad Board office, South Bakaia, and school house, Kyle, on Saturday the 26th inst., between 9 a. m. and 6 p.m. The Governor. —His Excellency sailed from Wellington on Saturday morning, in the Hinemoa, on his trip South. Great preparations are being made to give him a cordial reception at his various stopping places. His visit to Dunedin is to be cele brated, amongst other festivities, by a ball given by the Artillery Volunteers, while in Southland every attention will be paid to His Excellency. The- Native Question. —Mr. Mackay lias had a long kerero with Te Whiti and his people at Parihaka. It is now over, and Mr. Mackay has returned to New Plymouth. No definite settlement was come to, but large numbers of natives ap proved the proposal to appoint a Commis sion. Te Whiti fears it would shake his influence if he remains obstinate, and secessions from his party are probable. The natives are now discussing the matter among themselves. Bishop Moran. —The 23rd anniveisary of Bishop Moran’s consecration was cele brated yesterday, in Dunedin, with Pontificial High Mass in St. Joseph’s at 11 o’clock.

Counters v. Pigeon Holes. —“ The O. D. Times ” advocates a reform at railway stations, namely, the abolition of the pigeon holes through which tickets are sold, and the substitution of open count ers. We have only to look at the Ashbur ton ticket-office when an average rush of tickets is on to be convinced of the wisdom of the suggestion. The Rev. Rutherford Waddell, M. A., lately of Prebbleton, was on Fri day inducted to the charge of St. Andrew’s Church, Dunedin. The event was cele brated by a fruit soiree, at which ladies of the congregation presented their new pastor with a pulpit gown and cassock.

Maori Laborers. —The natives are exhibiting a hopeful sign in the Hawera and Waunate districts. Instead of oppos ing the railway from Hawera to. Hew Plymouth, which runs over confiscated territory, they are anxious to obtain employment on its construction, and 20 are now at work under a Maori sub contractor.

Parliament is further prorogued till June 10. •

Overloading. —The Government have ordered proceedings to be taken against the captain of the steamer Taiaroa for carrying an excessive number of passen gers. ‘ ' i

Gun Accident.— The son of Mr.'R. J. Duncan, the Wellington auctioneer, aged 14, was out rabbit shooting on Saturday with some companions. His gun acci dentally went off, the charge lodging in the armpit, and shattering the arm. The other boys had to carry him home —three miles —and being unable to staunch the blood, he was barely alive when medical aid was obtained, and he died soon after wards.

TELEGRAPHIC.

LATEST FROM EUROPE.

TO-DAY’S CABLEGRAMS.

London, April j 9. Money plentiful with a brisk discount demand.

Business on the Stock Exchange dull.

Government debentures very steady. New Zealand 4F2 per cent. Loan, 98. Corn, quiet, unchanged.

April 20.

The Commissioners have resolved to suppress Nihilism with the utmost rigor. The laws are being enforced. Colonel Wopp has been appointed ; Director-General of the Indian States.

Sydney, Monday.

The Hatfield bushrangers have been sentenced to death. The Judge gave no hope of mercy, and recommended the prisoners to prepare for the worst.

TO-DAY’S TELEGRAMS.

Imported Trees.

Auckland, Monday.

The Rev. A. M’Jaffum has intro duced about 2000 trees from California and Japan for acclimatisation purposes. Saw Mill Accident. A man named Ladds, working at Browelt’s saw mills, Hokianga, got struck by the circular saw on the head, and his scull was horribly gashed. New Schooner. The schooner Swolen has been launched. She is of 116 tons register, and is intended by her owner, Mr. A. B. Donald, for the Island trade. She carries 1500 yards of canvas, the largest spread of any similar vessel sail ing from Auckland. , The Second R.M. Wellington, Monday. Mr. Torwood, late Chief Justice of Fiji, has accepted the appointment of second R.M. for Wellington, on con dition of its not debarring him from carrying through some Supreme Court cases in which he is engaged. Wife Desertion. John Lancaster was arrested yester day on,a Christchurch, warrant for wife desertion.

Death of a Journalist.

Joseph Bull, former proprietor of the “ New Zealand Advertiser,” died on Saturday.

H.M.S. Emerald.— This man-of-war, in which His Excellency the Governor made his passage from* New South Wales to New Zealand, lias arrived at Lyttelton, where she is expected to remain a week to coal, then she will make a cruise to the Auckland and Chatham Islands, and after wards to Auckland. She is a composite vessel of 2,162 tons register, and her engines are of 2,170 horse-power nominal. She carries 332 men, and her armament consists of 12 4i-ton rifled 64-pounders, and two of* the Celebrated Gatling guns for field warfare. The latter are said to be the only two Gatlings ever brought to the colony. They are thus described in to-day’s “Press”: —“They are mounted upon carriages of the ordinary shape, each one being served from a limber waggon in the same way as small field ordnance. There are ten barrels to each gun, resembling the barrels* of ten large-sized fowling pieces both in shape and length. These are fitted after the style of a ten-barrelled revolver, assuming that to each chamber in the revolver were fitted a barrel, and that when being fired the whole ten bar rels revolved. It requires but one man to operate the Gatling. His position is at the breech, into which is places a can con taining 240 cartridges. The weapon is then ready for service, and is fired by the gunner in turning a handle fitted close to the breech. The barrels are thus revolved, each of the ten being loaded and dis charged as in regular rotation it comes opposite to the sights. - 240 Bhots per minute can be fired at an object 2,000 yards distant with this gun, or combina tion of guns. ” In addition the Emerald carries six service torpedoes with all the necessary appurtenances, •

Killed while Drunk.— Some days ago a man' named Marshall, while drunk and asleep, fell from an upstairs window of a Wellington Hotel upon the footpath below. On Saturday he died in hospital from internal injuries. Deceased leaves a wife and family, in Scotland. The Flogging of Manders. —The man Manders, who was sentenced at the Su preme Court, Christchurch, with three months’ imprisonment, to a whipping to begin and another to. close it, for in decently assaulting a woman, had his first dose on Saturday. The “ Times” sent a reporter to witness the operation, and the result of that visit is a column description of the revolting spectacle.

Volunteer Pleasantries at Dunedin. —Julius Eastwood, a man of color, and a member of the Timaru Rifles, has been remanded by the Dunedin City Police Court till Wednesday, on charges of riotous behaviour and stealing £5 from the person of a woman named Gathering Walker. Catherine’s house seems to have been one in which money could be very easily and very improperly spent, and Eastwood had got rid of £5 in the house on the 15th. He didn’t like to spend so much money, and made a row. After wards he marshalled about 60 of his brethren in arms, and threatened to pull the house down if the money was not restored. A policeman advised Catherine to pay the money with the view of pre serving peace. She did so, and Eastwood is now charged with its theft. Foresenic —“ While his beauty,” said a Knoxville judge, when he had occasion to refer to one of the coun sel practiseing before him, ‘‘has been somewhat enhanced recently by his falling, face-foremost, from a second-story window to a cobble-stone pavement beneath, it is nevertheless the opinion of the Court that he remains the ablest lawyer and the ug liest man in the State.”

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Butter, inferior to best lb 1 d. 0 to I 2 Eggs, 'I? dozen 1 6 to 0 0 Cheese, prime quality, ¥? lb 0 10 to 0 0 Bacon, prime smoked, 1? lb 0 10 to 0 0 Hams in cloth, lj? lb 1 0 to 0 0 Flour in bags, zoolb 12 6 to 14 0 Oatmeal, $>’ 251b 7 0 to 0 0 Lard, <D? lb - - - 0 9 to 0 0



Clothing Establishment. ENCOURAGE NEW ZEALAND INDUSTRIES. ; TO THE PEOPLE OF THE ASHBURTON DISTRICT. H ALL MESSRS. ENSTEIN jg EOS. Desire to inform you that a RETAIL BRANCH of the NEW ZEALAND CLOTHING FACTORY. IS NOW OPEN IN THE NEW BRICK BUILDING , . ASHBURTON, (Next Bullock & 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 he exchanged with the same courtesy with which it was sold, or, if desired, the money will he 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 only. WILLIAM SPARROW, Manager 407 Ashburton Branch. Chemists. " ‘ HERBAL MEDICINES. >ERSONS suffering from liver com plaints, coughs, colds, worms, skin eases, &c., are invited to try Nature’s cheap and universal remedy, “HERBS.” rames Neil, importer of Herbs, and Bo ic medicines, George street, Dunedin, i appointed MR. J. M. CAMBRIDGE, Chemist, Ashburton, ent for his highly-extolled medicines, mposition Powder for colds, Dandelion See and Dandelion Pills for liver com ints, Headache Pills, Botanic Cough Syrup „ Worm Powders ~ Stomach Bitters ~ Blood Purifier, &c. ■loots, Herbs, Barks, &c. of every id. 370 CAMBRIDGE’S ORANGE-QUININE TONIC WINE IS acknowledged to be the mostagreeable and efficacious Tonic Stomachic yet pro duced. Itcontainsthe valuable Tonic proper ties of Peruvian Bark (“Quinine”) with the Stomachic properties of the Bitter Seville Orange, so combined as not to be objec tionable to the most delicate invalid ; and, as a “BITTERS,” §S far superior to all other preparations. Invaluable to all suffering from loss of appetite, indigestion, general debility, ner vous affections, tic, ague, and derange ment of the system. When the stomach has become enfeebled or disarranged by disease, excess, or irregularities, or the appetite is impaired by mental or bodily exertion, or from any 'cause whatever, it gives a regularity and tone which is not obtained by any other medicine. One, two, or three wine-glass fuls may he taken during the day by persons suffering from the above com plaints, with the greatest benefit. It is highly recommended by the medical pro fession to be taken whenever Cod Liver Oil is ordered. By pouring the required dose of the oil into half a wine-glass of the “ Orange Quinine Wine ” scarcely a flavour of the oil is tasted, and the wine materially assists the oil in its beneficial operations. Price, 4s. 6d. per wine bottle, and sent (carriage free) in cases containing one dozen, at 48s. Sold retail by all Chemists, and manufactured by J. M. CAMBRIDGE, MEDICAL HALL ASHBURTON. 360 Business Notices. O EOR G E A. L LE N . V, ACCOUNTANT, COLLECTOR, f ' " ' "'.'-.l' (HOUSE, LAND, AND COMMISSION AGENT, Saunders’ New Buildings, Ashburton. 466



Business Notices. HODDER and COMPANY



N O WN W ANTED ESPECIALLY, THAT T. R. HODDER & COMPANY HAVE OPENED THIS DAY A Large Assortment of MELBOURNE CLOTHING, Made expressly to order for Ashburton. 57 SUITS, Superior Quality and Style. 24 OVERCOATS AND ULSi’ERS. 12 LATEST STYLE COATS. 50 PAIRS TROUSERS AND VESTS, Latest Style. ALSO, 26 CASES AND BALES (Ex Coriolanus) of WINTER DRAPERY and CLOTHING, Dress Stuffs, Blankets, Flannels, Scotch Goods, Calicoes, Sheetings, Doeskins, Hosiery, Carpets, Shirts, &c. &c., &., Expected to be opened in a few days. T. R. HODDER & COMPANY, East Street, Ashburton. 685



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Special Notice. Hoofer, aitken and go. are prepared to make CASH ADVANCES ON GRAIN, OR OTHER PRODUCE 1 C. PERCY COX, Land and estate agent and VALUATOR, ASHBURTON. TO LET OR SELL -680 Aerea first-class land (limestone) with good house, large stables, woolshed,; sheep-yards, granaries, etc., etc., com plete ; very convenient. 320 Acres reserve, first-class land, part sub-let, sufficient to cover the whole of Government rent, etc., leaving upwards of 200 acres rent free for 2 years. Low price wanted for goodwill of lease, or would be let to a suitable tenant. 2,500 Acres ring-fenced, to be let in one block for grazing, or in blocks to suit purchasers for cropping, with or with out purchasing clause. Town and Suburban Sections to sell or let in Ashburton and Hindhope. MONEY TO LEND ON APPROVED FREEHOLD SECURITY. Agent for Union Insurance COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND. ...; 717 TO WHOM IT MAY. CONCERN. BOOTS ! BOOTS! ! BOOTS! ! ! TO-MORROW (TUESDAY), April 22. At 12.30 sharp. Alfred harrison win sell by Public Auction, at his. rooms, ex “ Columbus ” 11 doz. pairs Ladies’ Kid Boots 12 doz. pairs Children’s Boots (Lace-up and elastic sides). Must be sold. Without Reserve. 12.30 sharp, TUESDAY, APRIL 22nd. ALFRED HARRISON, 719 Auctioneer, etc.



ASHBURTON ROAD BOARD. TENDERS are invited for the following works : No. 140. Formation Great South Road, ■ 200 chains. :i No. 147. Formation Ford’s Road, 255 chains. . No. 153. Shingling Surveyor’s Road, 215 chains. No. 154. Shingling Leadley’s Road, 120 chains. No. 155. Formation Leadley’s Road, '**.• 175 chains. No. 156. Formation Walcanui Township Road, 115 chains. No. 157. Formation Gibson’s Road, 115 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, May sth. 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, 720 JAMES. WILKIE, Surveyor. In the District Court of Canterbury Holden at Ashburton. IN THE MATTER OF The Debtors and Creditors Act, 1876, and The Debtors and Creditors Act Amendment Act, 1878, and of the Bankruptcy of THOMAS BRADFORD, of Ashburton, in the Colony of New Zealand, a debtor. A Meeting of Creditors of the above Debtor will be held at the office of Mr. George Allen, Accountant, Saunders’ Buildings, Ashburton, on Tuesday, 22nd day of April, 1879, at 11 o’clock in the forenoon. C. CAVENDISH HURRELL, 721 Clerk to the District Court. In the District Court op Canterbury, Holden at Ashburton. ! IN THE MATTER OF The Debtors | and Creditors Act, 1876, The Deb tors and Creditors Act, Amendment Act, 1878, and of the bankruptcy of HENRY McCUTCHEON, of the County of Ashburton, fanner and ; contractor, a debtor. NOTICE is hereby given that Henry McCutcheon, of the County of Ashbur ton, farmer and contractor, has this day filed in the above Court a declaration that he is unable to meet his engagements with his creditors. The first meeting of creditors will be held at the District Court, Ashburton, on MONDAY, the 28th day of April instant, at 11 o’clock in the forenoon. Dated this 21st day of April, 1879. C. CAVENDISH HURRELL, Clerk of the Court. E. G. Crisp, 1 Solicitor for Debtor, 721



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THE ASHBURTON 'HERALD, Published Daily. Country Edition ... 3p. m. Town Edition ... 4,30p,m. „ T , are requested te make known any irregularity in the delivery, whether in. Town or Country, which shall be immediately remedied. Country Sub scribers along the Walcanui Road to the school, thence to Se.ifield, Cambridge, and Newhmd, are supplied by the mail-cart every Tuesday and Friday.