REACTION OF THE SEXES.

(From the American Socutitsi.)

The kitchen is woman's kingdom. Here she works her will—baking, boiling, stew ing, frying, mopping, washing, ironing; emphatically ruling the roast. For ages she has reigned and wrought unassisted and unquestioned, save by some meddle some, tasting Soycr, or cadaverous, bran and-water-eating Graham. Naturally

hating innovation she has hcsn content to do everything “just as my mother used to.” It is only within a generation or two that science and invention have secured a place on the hearth-stone : hut no sooner there, than the hearth-stone is abolished, the fire-place walled up, and the fire inclosed in an iron box. Clumsy and awkward as the boxes doubtless were at first, it would have been long before woman, if left to themselves, would have ventured to improve the pattern ; yet the secret history of the patent ranges, patent ovens, and the thousand-and-one neat contrivances that adorn the kitchen of to day, would show that woman’s wit not less than man’s wisdom, lies at the bottom of the change. Steam at fast lends its magic fingers to aid her in her toil. Monday morning has lost half its terrors; for now, instead of the tub, the corrugated board and the bended back, the sole agencies used by our foremothers, a crank is turned, and lo ! the scrubbing is finished, anotliei crank, the clothes' are wrung; while another returns them ironed. Leave the kitchen and ascend to the parlor. One of the neatest pieces of furniture is the sewing-machine. The days of never-done, eyes-aching sewing, extending from mother Eve to the time of Elias Howe, are over at last. A buzz of wheels, a rattle of the shuttle —a yard of seam is done. Woman probably in vented sewing by hand ; men taught them to sew by foot. One can easily believe that woman first learned of the angels to sing ; men made the piano to accompany her. Women have trotted their babies on the knee from remotest times ; some whittling Yankee improved on thG exer cise by a baby-jumper. Now for the other side. Visit some factory or machine-shop where women never go. Grease, dirt, and disorder are the leading features. Man, however he may be an ingenious animal, is, it must be confessed, not an over-neat one ; and here his deficiency becomes patent. Introduce half-a-dozen women into some part of the work ; the era of the brush and broom dawns at once. Soon they have a clean place to stand in : their machines pre sently begin to brighten up, then perhaps, a picture ornament's the black wall. Quietly the revolution goes on. Hough men, associating with them by and by, find time to get on a tidy change of clothes, keep their faces cl< an, and black their boots a little. Oaths came less frequently from their lips. As women gradually ac quire the ingenuity and thoughtfulness of men, they impart in turn neatness, order, and economy. If men know their true interest they will open every door for the advancement of woman to equal knowledge and skill with themselves, and every depaitment will profit by her keen instinct, as much as by their own vaunted science.

Not Complimentary. —ln a first-class carriage by the five o’clock train from Euston square sat two gentlemen, up to that time, and probably since, strangers to each other. The eldest lived near Crewe ; the younger en route for Ireland, intended to sleep at Chester. The con versation between them grew animated, Saith the elder presently, “ Give up your idea of sleeping at Chester, and do me the honor of passing the night at my house.” The offer was accepted with grateful effusion. On leaving in the morning, said the guest, “ Answer my question frankly. What induced you, on such an insufficient acquaintance, to confer so great a benefit on me ?” Replied the host, “ As you press me, your question shall be frankly answered. My wife always tells me that I am the ugliest man in Great Britain ; I wished to show her that there was an uglier.”—Atlas in World.

Making Calls. —“ You do not like to make calls,” said an uncle to his nephew. “But you must make calls,” he con tinued, “ for there is always a pleasure to be derived —if not when you enter, at least when you come out.” A better reason than this for making calls was once given by a Boston lady, who was chaffed for making so many visits. “Never mind!” she replied. “I intend to keep up a sufficient acquaintance to have a respectable funeral.”—Boston Journal.

A “ Dwelling” Place. —“ Fellow citi zens,” said a North Carolina candidate, “ there are three topics that now agitate the state —greenbacks, taxes, and the penitentiary. I shall pass over the first two very briefly, as my sentiments are well known, and come to the penitentiary, where I shall dwell for some time.” Too Practical. —There is such a thing as taking a too practical view of things. A certain amount of imagination helps us along amazingly. A man was talking to a Scotchman who had been married four times and was so little disheartened that he contemplated running a fifth risk. Mis friend intimated that he must have made some money as the lawful heir of so many wives, but he resented the soft im peachment and said in a tone of disgust: “ Na, na, they cam’ t’ me wi’ empty chests, an’ I sent them hame wi’ full ones,” (meaning of course, coffins). Dean Ramsey, who tells this story, adds another of the same sort. A man lost his wife and a cow on the same day. His neighbors naturally thinking that the greater loss of the two was the loss of his wife sympa thised with him very deeply, and in timated the possibility of a new partner who could he had for the asking. “On ay,” he answered *■- “ you’re a’ keen enough to -ones, wife, but no one o’ • me anither anither coo.” ye offers to gi’ me Tf t - ' _ “Yankee Engine” Whistle is not popular even in America. Poughkeepsie, N. Y., according to the Chicago “Railway Review” is to have no more locomotive whistling. A bell, worked by electricity, is set by at the depot, ancl when the trains come within a mile of the station it will ring until they arrive. The danger signal is thus given, and the waste of steam is avoided, to say nothing bf the racket. We could do with the bell here instead of the yell, if it is all the same t.o the authorities.

THE ASHBURTON HERALD.

[Tuesday, Fewtu’j* t*V s £| ? iSf9J



New Advertisements. WANTED, a Smart, Active Young LAD for the Kitchen, and to make himself generally useful. Also, a WAITER. Aniuy 433 . ‘ SOMERSET HOTEL. finSTREES will he received up till -1 SATURDAY, March Ist, for the ERECTION of Oates, Fencing, and Appurtenances. Plans, etc., at oui office. 434 SAUNDERS BROS. CHANGE OF MOUNT SOMERS ROAD BOARD M E ETING. "A.TEXT meeting of the Mount Somers [nj Road Board will be held on TUES DAY, March 4th, instead of FRIDAY, March 7th. Tenders to he received on FRIDAY, March 7th, will be received on TUES DAY", March 4th. W. C. WALKER, 432 Chairman. THE PRINCE ALBERT BOARDING HOUSE.



NOTICE. HAVING disposed of the business of the above Boarding-house to Mr. Frank Browne, late Manager, all accounts up to February 22,1879, must be sent in to the undersigned forthwith. In thanking the public for the very liberal support accorded to the Boarding house, I have much pleasure in recom mending my successor, and hope he will enjoy a continuance of public favor. THOMAS CLARK. Burnett-street, February 24tli, 1879. 435 ASHBURTON COUNTY RITINGS. ASSESSMENT COURT, 1879. ovrOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN in pur suance of the provisions of the Rating Act, 1876, that an Assessment Court will be held by me at the offices of the County Council, Ashburton, on SATURDAY, March 15th next, at noon, for the purpose of hearing and determining all objections to the respective Valuation Lists of the various Ridings within the County of Ash burton for the now current year, when all clerks and valuators, duly appointed by the County Council, are requested to attend the sitting of the said Court. A. Le G. CAMPBELL, 433 Judge. V. IN the District Court of Canterbury ) Holden at Ashburton. Ji IN THE MATTER of The Debtors’ and Creditors’ Act, 1876, The Debtors’ and Creditors’ Act 1876 Amendment Act, 1878, and in the matter of the bankruptcy of Thomas Hicks, of the town of Ashburton, baker, a debtor. W



IVTOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that, at the first meeting of the creditors of the said Thomas Hicks, held at the District Court, Ashburton, 011 MONDAY, the twenty-fourth day of February instant, John Henry Pass, of Ashburton, store keeper, and Charles B. M. Branson, of Ashburton, clerk, were appointed credi tors 1 trustees of the estate of the said debtor. And further, that the said John Henry Pass and Charles B. M. Branson have this day signified to the Registrar in writing their acceptance of the office of creditors’ trustees. All proofs of debts in the said estate shall hereafter be forwarded to the trustees. Dated this 24th day of February, 1879! JOHN EDGAR BUCHANAN, Registrar. E. G. CRISP, Solicitor for debtor. 430 Business Notices. PROCLAMATION. REWARD. mHE ABOVE REWARD will be paid -L to any person or persons giving such information as will lead to the discovery of the party who, on Saturday night last, the 22nd of February, did Enter the Premises of A. Weston, American Novelty Depot, East-street, Ashburton, and left an order for 1000 dollars’ worth of New American Novelties, just arrived' from America; also had his hair cut, bought lib of IXL in Tobacco, several Pipes, Matches, Cigars, and- Colonial Newspapers, a parcel of New Novels, Ac., and left thoroughly satisfied with his investments. 429, have for SALE and to arrive :—- Calcutta Cornsacks, 4busb elg . expressly manufactured fo* sWpping Wheat . Woolpaok'^— Seaming Twine best quality. Fencing Wire, No. G to 10. 20 Tons Galvanised Iron, G to 9 feet. 400 Casks Cement. 300 Dozen Ploughshares. Etc., Etc., Etc. rjjjHE UNDERSIGNED FRIEDLANDER BROTHERS.



Fruiterers, &c. LONDON PIE HOUSE (Opposite Baring Square), Havelock Street, Ashburton. BROOM & MADIGAN, PASTRYCOOKS, CONFECTIONERS,- AND FRUITERERS, lis EG to Announce to the inhabitants of Ashburton and county, , that the London Pie House will be OPENED on SATURDAY, 22nd February. COFFEE ROOMS. Tea, Coffee, or Cocoa, with Pie or Pastry, (>• , ri always ready from I o a. m to II p.m. Pastry supplied tor Parties or Soirees on the Shortest Notice. TRADE SUPPLIED. f * r t / » ‘ 4°5 COME AT LAST. NEW FRUIT. FRESH FRUIT. From Geraldine. J. MOOAR & CO.; HAYING purchased a Fine Orchard at Geraldine, are now in a position to supply Fresh Fruit and Vegetables every day. PLUMS, per lb., only s d * APRICOTS „ • ... 5 d - GREENGAGES, per lb., only sd. . HONEY PLUMS 5 d - APPLES, per lb., only 3d. and 4d. POTATOES, per lb. i%d. and 2d. W. BIRTWELL, East Street (next Orr. & Co.’s), WHOLESALE & RETAIL FRUITERER. 70 CASES of NEW FRUITS of all kinds to arrive. IN STOCK— : ORANGES, 8 for is.' COOKING APPLES, 3d.'to 4d. per lb. EATING DO., 6d per lb. PEARS, 6d. „ PLUMS, 6d. „ GREENGAGES, 6d „ SIBERIAN CRABS, 6d. per lb. APRICOTS, 6d. „ PINE APPLES, &c., &c. BEST NEW POTATOES. CHEAPEST SHOP IN TOWN. 103



DEFY COMPETITION W. T. DAVISON, , GREENGROCER AND FRUITERER, IS PREPARED to supply fruit and vegetables of every description, fresh from the gardens, Wholesale and. Retail, ■ at Christchurch Prices^ NOW ON SALE BLUE DIAMOND PLUMS, per lb., ‘;d. ORLEAN ' „ „ ' 6d. PURPLEGAGE,, „ 46. For quantities'3 per lb.' , : The cheapest house for fruit for jam-malting. COOKING. APPLES per lb., 3d. and 4d. GOOD EATING Do. „ 6d. ONIONS. NEW POTATOES, 1% per lb. At xeduced prices for QUANTITY. Fresh vegetables, salads, herbs, etc. Orders Delivered Regularly. , W. T,. DA VI SON,- Wholesale and Retail Greengrocer and Fruiterer, , Moore Street. Ashburton. 315



Business. Notices. PRINCE ALBERT BOARDING HOUSE. MR. FRANK BROWNE, who has hitherto been Manager of the above private hotel, begs to state that, having become SOLE PROPRIETOR, he can guarantee a continuance of that care and attention he has studied heretofore, to make a characteristic of the hotel. A FREE LABOR AGENCY KEPT. 431 rpHE UNDERSIGNED are prepared. tQ. make LIBERAL CASK. ADVANCES I on Grain ter- shipment to E»'gi an d 0 r ‘to the Australia’- Colonies. FJ? JEDLANDER BROTHERS. CHEAP TOYS. ; ... . QHEAP ;iQ-OODS Of every description, at : MRS.- M O R E' Y’S, Tancred-street, Ashburton. 233 CHERTSE Y. A. R. MARKHAM (Next Montgomery’s, Chertsey), GENERAL STOREKEEPER HAVING taken over the store o Messrs. Orr and Co., and increased the stock, is prepared to supply first-class articles in Grocery, Drapery, Ironmongery, etc. Agent-for THE ASHBURTON HERALD. 423



Auction Sales. -JESSES. JgULLOOK & 00. (C. J. Edmiston, P. A. Edmiston, and W. H. Gundry). TINWALD STORE. Messrs, bullock and co. teg to notify that, for the convenience of their customers and friends on the south side of the Ashburton River, they intend opening their New Store at Tinwald early next week, and draw attention to their stock, comprising— STATION AND FARM STORES, GRASS SEEDS for AUTUMN SOWING, AGRICULTURAL MACHINERY, HARDWARE, FURNITURE, BUILDING MATERIALS, At their TIN W A L D STORE. Stock Sales conducted at the Tinwald Yards will be settled for at the Tinwald office if required. BULLOCK AND CO., Ashburton and Tinwald. Messrs, bullock & co. have received instructions from the various proprietors to sell by private treaty the following, properties :—: TOWN SECTIONS— T. S. 244, Tinwald, with 4-roomed house, pump, shed, etc. T. S. 15, Tinwald, 4-roomed house, fenced and planted, washhouse and other out . buildings. T. S. 4 and 5, Tinwald. T. S. 90, Tinwald. „ 662, 483, 484, Ashburton. ~ 235, with house thereon. „ 429, Tancied-street, with 6-roomed house, etc., etc.



SUBURBAN PROPERTIES— Numerous sections adjoining the Township, of from quarter acre to ten acres in extent. FAR M S 400 Acre improved farm near the Beach, a first-class property. 137 Acres (unimproved) near Longbeach. 400 Acres, 2 miles from Dromore, all in crop 219 Acres improved farm near Longbeach. 104 Acres, Mount Somers, lease with purchas ing clause. • to 107 Acres, Mount Somers, first-class farm, well watered. And many other properties, full particulars of which can be obtained on application to BULLOCK AND CO., 416 Auctioneers. Business Notices. NOTICE. ALL ACCOUNTS due to Messrs. Keetley Bros, must be paid to, me on or before MONDAY, 10th March. Accounts remaining unpaid after that date will be sued for without further notice. CHARLES BRADDELL, Agent for Keetley Bros. Ashburton, Feb. 22, 1879. 425



MARCH 20th. MRS. MOREY’S CHRISTMAS TREE 111 OWING to the small number of tickets sold for the above, the drawing has been postponed till Mabch 20th. LOTS OF BEAUTIFUL GOODS* Tickets, Is., still on sale at the shop in Tancred-street. 307 E ARE HIGHEST CAS r H PUR . CHASER& of Grain, a ll other descrip tions of F&rn> 'p ro( } uce i n an y quantities. CORNSACKS SUPPLIED AT LOW ES T P, R I CES. FRIEDLANDER BROTHERS.



ASHBURTON HAIR-CUTTING ROOMS, MONTGOMERY’S BUILDINGS. E. A. GARNETT, JUST RECEIVED, per ship “ Northern Monarch”— 7 Cases New Goods. Letts’ Diaries New Novels Account Books Albums &. Cutlery Perfumery & Brush ware '■• Meerschaum Pipes Cigars, Pouches, Hand Mirrors Purses & Pocket Books Toilet Requisites Collars, Studs, &c., &e. Note the Address : E. A. GARNETT, MONTGOMERY’S BUILDINGS, ASHBURTON. * - 371



Painters. PAPERHANGING WAREHOUSE, TANCRED STREET, Ashburton. - J. P, CHAPMAN, PAINTER, PAPERHANGER, • SIGN-WRITER, Etc., Has much pleasure in stating that, owing to the large increase of Business, lie is now Importing from the Manufacturers — PAPER HANGINGS, >U' ’ i WHITE LEAD, / | " LINSEED OIL, " ,•, - - -, -- , WINDOW, GLASS,- .’ •' V BRUSH WARE, V •' jj. ■“ )(/ ; And all the necessaries of the Trade, ‘ arid is therefore in a position to compete with any house in Canterbury for price and quality. Every description of work in the trade executed under personal superin tendence. Competent workmen sent to all parts of the, country. • ESTIMATES GIVEN. j 415 T. S. TUCKER, pAINTEE, QLAZIER, J 1 , HANGER, AND ) IAPER GENERAL HOUSE DECORATOR, SIGN AND TICKET WRITER, Moore Street, near Templar Hall. Estimates given. ! 1 244



.TEAGUE & SONS, ~; , painters;' glaziers, paper HANGERS, AND GENERAL DECORATORS, j ' BURNETT STREET, ASHBURTON • (opposite MAIL OPFICE.) ! fST SIGN WRITERS TO THE TRADE. .... ; 2C Tinsmiths, &c. LICENSED GASFITTER. , J. C. DOLMAN, : PLUMBER, LO CjKS MIT II,: .BELL HANGER, ZINC, and TINPLATE WORKER, Tancred Street, . ... ASHBU R T O Nv Artesian Wells sunk and Pumps fitted and repaired. 0;G. Guttering fixed at current rates.; Electric ■ Bells supplied and fitteb- ; N.B.—Orders punctually attended to. : 1! SIT ARDLEY, in tendering his . IX Sincere Thanks to the In habitants of - Ashburton and Surrounding Districts for their past patronage, 1 begs to announce’ that he is now >. ./L-Lb*; SELLING OFF 1 ; • r i HIS PRESENT; STOCK ~ ™ AT COST BRICE, to make room for a Fresh Shipment daily expected from Melbourne. j " Note tSe Address— S. HARD L' E Y, plumber and Tinsmith, EAST street.. . - ::' i; TjBLIC NOTICE; J v l JOSEPH HYDE, PRACTICAL COPPERSMITH AND BRAZIER, TIN, IRON, AND ZINC PLATE WORKER, { Begs to inform - the inhabitants of Ashbitrton and surrounding districts that he; has com menced 'business : in TANCRED .STREET, where he hopes by strict attention ;to business, 1 combined with' nioderate charges, to merit a fair share of public patronage. N.B. —Repairs neatly executed. • V". /. ':



- • - ■ Bottlers. ! ASHBURTON BOTTLING STORES. , ~:: ,|;i'■; In .connection with the A S HB;UIT O N BREWERY, ■ : ■ WOOD AND CC \ : Have on hand a Larg; L cck of ALE and STOUT, in Bulk and Bottle. ; ASHBURTON BOTTLING STORES. MOUNT SOMERS ROAD, Ashburton. Q TJ I N T O N BROS. BEG- to inform the inhabitants of Ash burton and surrounding districts that ,hey have COMMENCED BUSINESS in the above place, and trust by attention to business, to merit a share of patronage. Bottlers of the Best Brands of Yle ' ... and Stout. 91 . vdidt Business Notices. '-f: -A i GEORGE LADBROOK, (Near the Station, Winslow), HAS in Stock a Good Supply of Gene ral Stores, which he can supply Wholesale and Retail at the lowest current rates'."- ■ 1 4 ’•; • .d



Auction Sales. A.l Fred: Harrison, AUCTIONEER, ASHBURTON, ' "V IS open to conduct Sales 'by Auction, at his Rooms, or elsewhere ; also Sales by Private Treaty of any description upon the lowest possible terms. SEND IN YOUR PRODUCE, such as PIGS, ~ FOWLS, CHEESE, EGGS, Sic., &c.,-; &c., •; Also, FURNITURE, ■- -'hi.: : T ■ EFFECTS, and • • •• GENERAL MERCHANDISE, for SATURDAY’S WEEKLY SALE, At 12 o’clock. ' : ' The following are upon my books, besides many others Farms from 200 to 1000 acres, on easy terms. City and Suburban Sections. Sections at Tinwald. Two-roomed Cottages and handsome resi dences, on easy terms. shares' for sale— ; ; ■’• The Ashburton Gas Company. The Ashburton Templar Hall Company. Properties entered for sale free of ■; charge. . SALE YARDS attended every TUESDAY. New, Sacks—Very Cheap. ' • Old Sacks, any quantity. Fencing Wire, all sizes. j»*DON’T FORGET SATURDAY’S SALE, at 12 o’clock. AGENT FOR. THE Manchester : F ire ASSURANCE COMPANY, Capital, .£l,ooo,ooo.—Lowest Rates, Established 1824.



ALFRED HARRISON, AUCTIONEER,. STOCK, ESTATE, AND COMMISSION AGENT, BARING SQUARE, ASHBURTON. 282 Partnership Notices. NOTICE. THE PARTNERSHIP lately existing r between us, as Barristers and Solicitors, in Ashburton, has this day been dissolved by mittual consent. , J. E. HYDE HARRIS. :: V .: s .O. W. IRELAND. Ashburton, .;, • .February 19th, 187.9. 408 PARTNERSHIP NOTICE. : E have THIS DAY entered int CO-PARTNERSHIP as Barristers and Solicitors, under the style, or firm, of “ BRANSON AND PURNELL.” Dated at Ashburton this first day of February, 1879. - ; '' J i! GERALD D. BRANSON. 331 CHAS. W. PURNELL.



DISSOLUTION OF. PARTNERSHIP. | ROM and after this date the partner ship hitherto subsisting between fl. Firth, J. H. Pass,. and W. • Stringer (trading under the name of “Firth, Pass and Go.”) is DISSOLVED by mutual consent. . The business,will in future be carried on by J. H. Pass and W. Stringer, trading in the name of “J. H. Pass and Co.” H. FIRTH, : J. H. PASS, Witness — : ' " W." STRINGER. C. W. PURNELL, Barrister, Ashburton. In ..'.reference to the above, persons indebted to the late firm of Firth, Pass and Go. are requested to pay their re spective accounts tp.J. H. Pass and Co., whose signature alone will be sufficient discharge; ' ■ 1 ■ , 320 : J. H. PASS & CO. 'Fhotograhy, • -r ~ PHOTOGRAPHY, MILLiON PRICES. jygß, E. TEAGUE -begs to announce that he intends reducing the price of Photographs for the Holidays to — Cards ... ... 9s. per dozen. : ! Cabinets... ... 255..;. ~ | [i Notice.—This Gallery will Permanently Close on 14th instant. 42 Business Notice. LADIES’ AND CHILDREN’S ATS RIMMED ONE CASE JUST OPENED, From 2s. lid. each MRS. M O R E i TAN OKED STBBET, Next Miv Chapman’s. : i r 226



Wants, &c. WANTED at once a first-class Palm and Needle MAN., Apply to SANDO & OLSEN, 428 East-street South. VYJANTED —A Good Male or Female VV COOK. Apply immediately— Tinwald Hotel. 42G WANTED, V V country. 400 a WAGGONER for the Apply to J. W. M'RAE. TTTANTED four respectable YOUTHS VV as Apprentices. Apply to T. R. HODDER& CO., Ashburton. i 339* O ST. LOST from Ashburton One CHESTNUT FILLY, unbroken, three years old, white blaze down the face, inclined to the near nostril ; no white feet. For recovery of: same a reward of £2 will be gf|en. Apply at office of this paper. Feb. 19, 1879. 401 T7IOR SALE CHEAP, two DWELLING T HOUSES ; one five rooms, one four rooms; situate East Town Belt. Terms liberal. Apply at once to T. Bullock. 391 TO LET, pWO Four-roomed HOUSES, with every convenience, on the North Town Belt. Apply to F. DOHERTY, 393 Peter Street. NOTICE OF REMOVAL. M. JONES begs to inform his friends and the public generally, that after the 24th inst. he will be found at his ’ NEW PREMISES, BARING SQUARE, (Next Post Office). Stationery, Books, Toys, Fancy Goods, Music, &c. 397 Tenders. ASHBURTON ROAD BOARD. TENDERS will be received till 10 a. in. on MONDAY, March 3rd, for the following works: — 144.—Formation Trevor Road, 50 chains. 145.—Shingling New Park Road, 50 chains. 14G. Formation Cutting by Cor , bett’s. Tenders to be addressed to the Chair man, and endorsed with the number of the work tendered for. All tenders to be accompanied with a deposit of £5 if under £IOO, and 2k per cent if over that sum. By order of the Board. JAMES WILKIE, 396 Overseer. WANTED ' Tenders for cross ploughing 400 acres of land, five inches deep, and HARROWING the same, sfc the Hinds. The contractor can have the use of dwelling-house, seven-stalled stable, and good well. Tenders to b$ sent in to HENRY MOFFATT, Lincoln Mills, not later than the Ist di\y of March, 1879. The contract to be Qomjdeted by the 30th day of June. 406



Public Notices. CLAIMS TO VOTE FOR THE ELEC . TORAL DISTRICTS OF THE CITY OF CHRISTCHURCH, AVON, HEATH COIE,; SELWYN, AND COLERIDGE, M" UST be addressed to the Registra tion Officer, and will be received at his offices, Armagh-street, West Christ church ; and also at the R.M.’s Courts at Christchurch, Leeston, and Ashburton, up to 4 p.m. on the 31st March, 1879. Claims must, be in the form prescribed in “ The Registration of Electors’ Act, 186®, ” Schedule 1, and must be attested by a J.Pv, or elector of the district. GEO. LESLIE LEE, Registration Officer. Armagh Street W., Christchurch, February 6th, 1879. 362 ASHBURTON ROAD DISTRICTS. ASSESSMENT COURT, 1879. "VTOTIC-E IS HEREBY GIVEN, in _l_S| pursuance of the provisions of the . Rating Act, 1876, that Assessment Courts ! -will be held by me at the places undermen tioned, . and at the time hereinafterJ specified, for the purpose of hearing and determining all objections to the respective Valuation Lists of the various Road Dis tricts within the County of Ashburton, for the now Current year', when all clerks, valuators, and others—duly appointed on behalf' of the local bodies—are requested, to attend the sittings of the said Courts:—•' j Rakaia Road District: Monday, March loth next, at 12 o’clock: noon, at the Road Board Office, South Rakaia. Ashburton Road District : Tuesday, March nth next, at 12 o’clock noon, at the Road Board Office, Ashburton. Upper Ashburton. Road District : Wednesday, March 12th next, at 12 o’clock noon, at the Road Board Office, WesterfiekL^ Mount Somers Road District : Thursday, March 13th next, at 12 o'clock noon, at Road Board Office, Mount Somers. A. Le G. CAMPBELL, 422 Judge. Business Notices. -O NOTICE. A LL Persons indebted to the Lite Firm of Firth, Pass, & Co. will oblige by Settling their Accounts before the Ist March, 1879. 357 * J. H. PASS & CO. HAYES’ TIMBER YARD. A LL ACCOUNTS due to ALPHEUE HAYES must now be PAID a 1 his Office, East Street. Overdue accounts must be . settled a once. W. H. COLLINS, Fob. 8, 1878. / Manager. 35fL /