POST OFFICE NOTICES.

Mails at the Ashburton Post Office close as follows : For Christchurch and North at 10.20 a.m. 4 p.m., and 7.30 p.m., daily. For Chertsey at 10.20 a.m daily. For Rakaia at 10.20 a.m and 4 p.m daily. For Dunedin, Tinwald, Winslow, Hinds, Coldstream, Rangitata, Orari, Winchester, and Geraldine, at 10.20 a.m, daily. For Temuka. Timaru, and South at 10.20 a.m and 3 p.m daily. For Greenstreet, Ashburton Forks, Mount Somers, and Ashburton Gorge on Tuesdays and Fridays at 10.30 a.m For Ashton, Waterton, and Longbeach, at 3.15 p.m. daily. For Wakanui and Seafield, on Mondays and Thursdays, 7.30 p.m. W. St. G. Douglas, Postmaster.

NOTICE

Mails close at the Chief Post 'Office for the lollowing places (subject to the necessary alte rations) as under :

The mext mails for the United Kingdom via Brindisi and Southampton (for specially ad dressed letters only) will be closed at Christ church on Aug. 26. The mail via Brindisi will be due in London on Oct. 20, and the mail via Southampton on Oct. 27.

The next mail foi the United Kingdom via San Francisco will be closed at Christchurch on Friday, Sept. 12, and will be due in London on Oct. 2S.

A travelling Post Office having been estab ished on the Southern line of railway, letters bearing a late fee of 2d. may be posted at any station in the mail carriage attached to the express train, and they will be included in the mails made up in transit for offices on the main line and branches.

Sydney J. Dick, Chief Postmaster.

NEW POSTAL REGULATION.

Letters posted within the colony having 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.

UNCLAIMED LETTERS

On the first daj of each month a list is ex hibited at each Pc „t Office in the Colony of the addresses of all letters received from places be yond the Colony that have remaind unclaimed for one month at such Post Office; and such of these letters as remain unclaimed at the end of a further period of two months are then for warded to the Dead Letter Office, to be return ed unopened to the countries where they origi nated. Unclaimed letters originating in the Colony are not advertised, but at the end of two months are forwarded to the Dead Letter Office, Wellington, there to be opened and re turned to the writers.

ASHBURTON RETAIL LIST.

The Ashburton Herald AND Borough and County Advertiser With which is incorporated the “ Evening Echo "). WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 27, 1879.

Race Committee. —A meeting of the Ashburton Race Committee will be held to-morrow evening at the Road Board Office to fix date of meeting and to pre pare the programme for the Spring meet ing-

Mail Notice. —Mails for Northern ports per s. s. Albion, close at Christ church to-morrow at 1.50 p. m.

Borough Council Vacancies. —From an advertisement in another column, it will be seen that the election of three members to fill the vacancies caused by the retirement of Councillors Friedlandor, Parkin, and Campbell, will take placo in the Town Hall on Thursday, 11th Sep tember, the nominations to take place on Wednesday, 3rd September. The thrae gentlemen above mentioned are eligible for re-election.

Legal. —During the hearing of a case in the R.M. Court yesterday, the Magis' trate (Mr F. Guiness) took occasion to re mark on the entire absence of any rules of practice for the guidance of presiding magistrates, and also stated that he in tended to make a note of all matters affecting the practice of R.M. Courts in order to make suggestions to the proper authorities.

What Does it Mean '? — We quote the following paragraph from the “Mail’s,” report of the Borough Council meeting held on Monday night last : —“ It was de cided, after discussion, to advise the Works Committee to obtain an offer from the Gas Company for lighting the Borough lamps from half-an-liour after sundown till 1 a.m. and seven weeks afterwards, the whole of the year, except six nights at full moon, and in summer for seven weeks before 26th December.” If the Works Committee go in for this extarvagance, the £15,000 that the finance committee have to endeavor to hypothecate with their banker will soon be evaporated in gas. We pre sume that the lamps will be lit as soon as the service pipes are laid on ; it then fol lows that half-an-hour after sundown they will be lit, and kept burning for seven weeks ; the x*eference to 1 a.m. is however confusing ; and appears to be superfluous. Then “Except six nights at full moon and in the summer for seven weeks before 26th December ” What has Christinas week done that we should be in darkness during that period of festivity ? Do the Borough Council expect that the whole population will be so overcome with the enjoyment of Christmas and Boxing days that our streets will be empty, and our lock-up full ? We cannot think so, and we refer the paragraph to Mr. Stott’s junior class to endeavor to get sense out of it.

The Borough’s Rural Land Endow ment. —Government have not altogether departed from the habit of giving the “full tale of bricks” to boroughs in the matter of rural land endowment. By an order in'Council, published in the Gazette, no less than 2000 acres are reserved for the purpose of being granted to the Thames Borough Council! The Thames of course. Force oe Habit.— Mr. Izard, standing for the Wellington County Districts seat, addressed the “ free and independent electors ” at one of his meetings, as “ gentlemen of the jury.” Mr. Izard is a lawyer, and after the laughter had sub sided he explained that the mistake •was an evidence of the force of habit. Nominated Immigration. —The follow ing immigration regulation has been added to those already in force:—“ The sum of £5 will require to be paid in cash, in advance, for each male adult, whether married or single at the time of making the nomination. Single women suitable for domestic service will receive free pas sages and free conveyance by railway or steamer to the port of embarkation in the United Kingdom, and they will not be re quired to pay any sum towards their ex penses of outfit. ” Gasoline. — An application for letters patent, for improvements in gasoline and air gas making machines, has been lodged in the Patent Office by James Strang Thomson, of May-street, Wellington. The Hon. John Halc. —The resigna tion by the Hon. John Hall of his seat in the Legislative Council appears in the last “ Gazette.”

Cheap: —The Snowflake run, in the district of Kajkoura, Marlborough, con taining about 4.000 acres, will bo submitted to auction by the Marlborough Land Board, on the 10th September, the upset price being fixed at Id. an acre per annum.

Holloway’s Ointment and Pills. Health's Defences.—None save the strongest pan with impunity pass through the sudden transitions from wet to dry, from cold to muggy weather so prevalent during the late autumn and early winter months. Influenza, bronchitis, cough, sore throat, diptberia, or quinsey will attack those most watchful of their health ; but they can readily arrest any of these complaints by rubbing Holloway’s Ointment twice a day upon the skin adjacent to the affected part, and by assisting its corrective action with appro priate doses ol his Pills. This well-known, safe, and easy mode of treatment efficiently protects the invalid both from present and future danger without weakening or even de> pressing to the sytem in the slightest degree.

PBESBYTERIAN TEA MEETING.

Last night the largest tea meeting ever held in the township came off in the Town Hall. The meeting was held in celebration of Rev. A. Beattie’s in duction to the Presbyterian charge in the Ashburton, Waterton, and Wakanui districts, and during the two hours between six and eight o’clock there could not have been fewer than 500 people at tea. Every available space in the Hall was utilised for the accom modation of a tea table, and as soon as one set of guests had had their wants attended to, they gave place to others; even at the time fixed for clearing off the tables the “ business” the ladies had not slackened, and it only ceased when time would no longer permit it to be carried on. There were nine or ten large tables in use, and these were laden with good things, temptingly displayed, that had been prepared and were now dispensed by the fol lowing ladies : Mesdames Beattie, Stewart, Stott, Baxter, Bell, M'Millan, Stevens, A. Orr, Kidd, Henderson, Williamson, Muir, Mitchell, Robinson, and Begg ; and Misses Stewart, Gavin (2), Kidd, M'Lnren, Williamson, Taylor, Strien, Campbell, and Hen derson (2). At eight o’clock the Rev. J. Emslie, Moderator of the Christchurch Presby tery, took the chair, and in a short address introduced the new pastor, Mr. Beattie, who, the speaker said, had been an almost school-fellow and fellow student with himself, and as he was a native of the same district, it gave him pleasure to meet him again after a lapse of years, and to he a lellow-member with him of the same Presbytery, and a neighbor so near as Ashburton. Mr. Emslie paid a high tribute to Mr. Beattie’s excellence as a Christian man and a pastor, and said that from his own personal knowledge of the rev. gentleman, he felt able to prophecy a grand future for the congregation. The unanimity of the call given to Mr. Beattie by the Ashburton people justi fied this belief. He then invited Mr. Gavin to come forward.

Mr. Gavin appeared as a represen tative of the ladies of the congregation, and he assured Mr. Beattie he would find no warmer sympathisers amongst his flock than the ladies. They had all reason to be thankful to the great Head of the Church for the unanimity of the settlement, and hoped that great and good results would flow from it. He urged upon the people the duty of aiding their minister by every means in their power, and pointed out that a great source of encouragement to the pastor was regular attendance upon Ins ministrations. In the name of the ladies he begged Mr. Beattie to accept the presents they now offered him, —a handsome pulpit bible, a pulpit psalm book, and a very elegant pulpit gown. Mr. Beattie in acknowledging the gifts made a very feeling reply. He looked upon the presents then given to him as a token not only of the good will of his people, but also as a further token of God’s willingness to bless his people with love to each other. After tracing his ministerial history Mr. Beattie went on to say that not only was he a presbyterian, but he was a minister of the gospel, and recognising this he had always endeavored to be a co-worker with every laborer for Christ, no matter what division of the vine yard he labored in. He had always been on good terms with his neighbors, and to continue so in Ashburton would be his aim, and to show nothing but a kind and brotherly spirit. He would indeed value highly the sympathy of his people. Ths meeting was then ably addressed by the Revs. Elmslie, Maccaltum, I-lauxwell, Westbrooke, Keall, and Eraser. The addresses were of a very superior cast, and peculiarly suitable to the occasion. Mr. Keall, of the Wesleyan Church, was particularly humorous, as was also the Rev. Mr. Fraser —the latter gentleman chosing for his subject the word “ culture,” and while he treated it with a raciness that was quite refreshing and carried his audience thoroughly with him, he did not fail to drive home many good and wholesome personal truths. During the evening the following music was rendered very fairly by the small but efficient choir of the church —“The Song of the Lamb” (adapted from Sir M. Costa’s “ Naaman ”); the anthems “ I was glad,” and “ Great is the Lord” —the solo in the former being very sweetly rendered by Miss Strien ; “ Miriam’s Song ” and “ The World’s Jubilee.” Not the least note worthy part of the musical programme was a piano duet admirably played by Mrs Woods and Miss Kidd. Two sacred solos had also been arranged but only one was given, the second lady having been unable to sing. The solo sung was that given with great effect by Miss Strien—“ He wipes the tear from every eye,”—and the accompaniment was played with Mrs Woods’ known power. The choir was guided by Mr. Savage’s accurate baton, and Mr. Stott, the organist of the church, accom panied on the harmonium. The cus tomary votes of thanks were then given—-to the ladies, proposed by Mr. A. Orr, who gave rise to much laughter by suggesting a tax on bachelors to the ladies who supplied instrumental music, to Miss Strien, to Mr. Stott, and to Mr. Savage and the choir, proposed by Mr. Inn is, and to the speakers and the (hairm -n. The meeting then closed.

ASHBURTON PARISH MEETING.

A special meeting of the St. Stephen’s parishioners was held last night in the Templar Hall, to consider the financial position of the church, and to elect vestry men and churchwardens. The Rev. W. E. Paige, the Incumbent of the parish, presided, and opened the meeting with prayer.

The Chairman suggested that the first

question to be considered should be the financial position of the church. Mr. C. P. Cox desired to know by whose authority the debt upon the parish was incurred. There were two distinct state ments of accounts placed before last meet ing of parishioners, and these statements differed to some extent. On looking back he saw that an enormous deal of work had been done, and a church built. At a parish meeting held some time since a long discussion took place on the subject of finance. Dr. Trevor moved and Mr. Bullock seconded, that endeavors be made to raise a loan to pay off the existing debt, and to further the building of churches throughout the district. At that time the district was in prosperity. On that occa sion there was a sum of nearly half of the whole amount raised to pay off the debt. He found the first vestry meeting was held on the Ist Juno after, when four of the vestrymen were present. It was then decided to ask Mr. Mountfort to prepare plans for additions to St. Stephens. This loan was raised for the benefit of the whole parish, and the money was spent on one church. This, he thought, was the root of the matter. On the 31st J uly another meeting was held, at which all the vestry men were present. A letter from Mr. Mountfort was received, stating that all the tenders for additions to the church were too high. Mr. Mountfort promised to erect the additions himself for £IOOO, which offer was accepted. It appeared to him (Mr. Cox) that the vestry commenced at the wrong end in not allotting a certain sum for each church instead of asking tenders for additions to one church. The reason lie raised this question was that when a resolution has been carried out and large sums of money expended in an injudicious manner, it caused erroneous impressions amongst those who resided outside. He was quite willing to let by-gones be by-gones if they could prevent the same tiling occurring again. Many rumors had been spread, which he thought would bo dispelled by those present. Much good work had been done in the district, and the Rev. Mr. Paige had been very energetic, and any thing that had been done wrong had been done, be was sure, in error of judgment. Dr Trevor thought it would be well if Mr Cox would indicate any sum of which he was suspicious. As far as he knew, the amount of their debt consisted of several small sums, and he thought every item of expenditure was authorised by the vestry.

Mr Cox did not allude to any particular debt. He merely wished to know by whose authority tne present debt was con tracted.

Mr Paige said the authority for the ex penditure was the parish itself, given on the Ist May 1878. Mr Cox wished to know by whose au thority the unprovided for debt was in curred '?

Mr Paige said there was a debt of £2OO on the parish when i t was proposed to raise the loan for church extension. It was then proposed to pay off that sum, and the vestry would be able to get £4O from the Society for the Propagation of the Gospel. There had beenj.-no increase in the subscriptions to the'stipend, &c., as the vestry had calculated, upon, but a large falling off. Besides, there had been two stipends to pay instead”of: one, and that accounted to some extent for the de ficiency. Mr Cox said that was another evidence of how the vestry had become indebted without making any provision for repay ment.

Mr Ward explained that the circum stances of the district required the services of a curate, and Mr Wyatt had been en gaged in the hope that the subscriptions would thereby be increased, but in that they had been disappointed. Mr Bullock defended the vestry, saying that only £SO of the unauthorised expen diture had been incurred on St Stephen’s, and that for pews alone. Mr W. C. Walker thought the statement of finance published in the newspapers, was not sufficiently in detail to be full}' explicit. Mr. Shury said there was a floating as well as a standing debt contracted by the "Vestry.

Mr. Ward mentioned that £BO would be got shortly from the S.P.G. Mr. Winter said it was impossible to foresee the changes in twelve months. The offertories were now less than half their former amount. Dr. Trevor thought Mr. Cox was not altogether right in saying that these lia bilities were incurred without considera tion. It was well considered at the meet ing of May twelvemontu. The vestry was composed of the oldest business men in Ashburton.

Mr. Walker thought the debt had been incurred through the impression of the vestry being that the subscriptions and offertories would increase. He supposed it was owing to the sanguine temperament of himself and the rest of the vestry. He would like to see a more detailed state ment of accounts published hi future. It would be better for the rest of the district, and the stipend fund should bo kept separate and distinct. Mr. Ward said that the stipend fund was kept distinct. The fund was reduced by persons leaving the district, but was raised again by others coming in. Mr. Gundry said the expenditure was £IOO in excess of the income. They mus t increase the income or cut down the stipend, Mr. Reed moved —“ That the parish be now convassed to take up the £lO, £5, and £1 bonds proposed to be issued by the late vestry, to meet the urgent wants of this parish and parochial district of Long beach and Mount Somers. ” £l3O was subscribed in the room con ditionally on £350 being taken up.

Mr. Ward asked to bo informed how the pressing liabilities were to be met —there was £l3O to be met to-morrow.

The Chairman asked if any one had any other resolution on finances to propose. No one moving, the Chairman said tlie next business was the election of a new vestry.

Mr. Ward asked, if in the event of a new vestry not being formed, would the old vestry have to continue in office ? Chairman —Certainly.

Mr. Paige chose Mr. Bullock as his churchwarden.

Messrs Fooks, Gimdry, Ward, Winter, Jameson, and Dr Trevor, each in turn were proposed as parishioners’ church warden, but declined to act. Mr. Boyle thought the state of affairs would have been better had the district been better canvassed. Mr. Ward said the district had been canvassed as well as it was possible to be. Dr Trevor moved and Mr Cox seconded —“That the late vestry be re-elected.” This was carried. Mr. Walker said that as a member of tlie vestry he really could not act in such capacity again, in consideration of the reason expressed in the letter contain ing the resignation of the vestry.

All the other members declined to be re-elected.

Mr. St. Hill said that in his opinion if Dr Trevor and Mr. Winter would accept the office of churchwardens, and that every church member in the parish would put down £l, the whole thing would go right.

Mr. Ward wished to know if Mr. St. Hill wished to cast any slur on the late churchwardens and vestry. Mr. St. Hill denied any such intention. Mr. Cambridge said lie did not wish to rake up the difficulties settled at last meeting. He would move the follow-

“ That as the parishioners of Ashburton, Longbeach, and Mount Somers parochial districts will not provide the requisite funds for the incumbent’s stipend, and for paying the interest due on the money spent in the enlargement of St. Stephen’s Church, working expenses, and providing for the pressing and urgent liabilities now demanded of them, this meeting feels the necessity of asking the Rev. W. E. Paige to resign the incumbency, and that he be now respectfully requested to do so.”

Seconded by Mr. Poyntz. Dr Trevor said he would give a vote against the motion. He went on to say that Mr. Cambridge gave as a reason that the people would not support the church if his views were not carried out. If he and those who thought as he did, did not support the church now, they would not do so then. Mr. Cambridge had always had a grievance ever since he came there. If Mr. Paige left they were not likely to get a better man. No one could do more than he had done.

The Chairman stated that he objected to the resolution being withdrawn ; he would have cheerfully withdrawn the cross if it had hot been for an undercurrent. He would not be made do it by anyone. It was decided to be removed by a few mal contents, and as an Englishman he ob jected. Mr. Reed asked the Chairman what lie meant by an undercurrent l It might mean underhand. He had been asked by every member of the vestry to remove the cross, and defied them too. It was dis graceful for him to say so. Mr. St. Hill replied in a very violent manner. Mr. Bradley thought the resolution was rather too strong. He thought if the chairman was willing to accept £IOO per annum less till the parish was in a better state to pay him the case, would have been met. , > The Chairman then put the resolution, which was lost—ayes 7, lioes 16. Mr. Boyle asked the Chairman if he would relieve the vestry from their respon sibility. The Chairman said he would when their successors were appointed. The Chairman said this was a question which he thought he had a right to put, since the last five months he had only received £2O, and no one could live on nothing. Mr. Reid said if no one would do so he would guarantee the stipend himself. Mr. Bullock said he hoped no one would leave the room till the stipend was paid by private subscription. It was a disgrace that the clergyman should not be paid. A subscription list was then handed round the room, and the sum of £3O raised. This sum was to liquidate the arrears of stipend due to both Mr. Paige and Mr. Wyatt in proportion. The meeting then adjourned.

TELEGRAPHIC.

TO-DAY’ 3 TELEGRAMS.

INTERPROVINCIAL.

Gisborne, Wednesday.

At a public meeting last night a reso lution approving the Liberal policy of Sir George Grey was carried by a large majority. Mr. Rees strongly supported the resolution. Mr. E. T. Porter has retired from the election contest and Allan McDonald’s chance is said to be improving. Twenty one young Ngatipoto are waiting the arrival of the Hinemoa to convey them to the West Coast where they will be attached to the Armed Constabulary as scouts.

Wellington, Wednesday.

Mr. Blackett, Engineer-in-Charge, has sent a letter tc the Mayor, stating that employment on the Eoxton Railway would be given to a large number of men on Monday next.

Mr. Brandon, candidate for Welling ton Country Districts, met his consti tuents at Kaiwara last night. With reference to Triennial Parliaments, he thought once in five years often enough to elect members; he was opposed to redistribution of seals, and thought manhood suffrage quite wide enough. He thought Chinese immigration should be restricted as far as was consistent with the treaty between England and China. A unanimous vote of confi dence was passed. A report received frouTthe Chairman of the New Zealand Commissioners of the Sydney Exhibition at Sydney, states

that the number and size of exhibits exceed estimate, and the court will be crowded. All exhibits should be in sured. The official opening is fixed for the i 7th, but probably fully a month will elapse before exhibits can be

arranged

LAST NIGHT’S CABLEGRAMS.

{Renter's Telegrams.)

London, August 25

Rains and floods continue, causing great devastation and gloomy anticipa tions regarding the crops.

Constantinople, August 25. ; !-A

Owing to financial strains the Porte is disbanding the reserve troops (Redifs).

AUSTRALIAN.

(Reuter's Telegram. )

Melbourne, August 26.

Sailed —Ringarooma,

Brisbane, August 25.

The Opposition have withdrawn their obstruction in the Legislative Assembly. The debate on the loan estimates has been resumed.

Flirtation in Church. — A co lored sexton has been arrested in Albany for insisting upon the abatement of. a flirtation in church. During the .ser vice a young man was observed to be paying marked attention to a young colored woman who sat opposite. The sexton put a heavy hand on the offend er's shoulder. “ Boy, am you aware dat dis am de Lord’s house ?” The youth replied : “Yes, sah, I am aware ob de character ob dis house j” and was informed bluntly “ dat no such work am allowed here.” The young man insisted that the lady was an acquaintance of his, but the sexton dragged him out of his seat and threw him on the sidewalk.

WEb&fcSDAY, August 27, 1879,]

THE ASHBURTON HERALD



s. d. s. d. Butter, inferior to best #? It) 1 2 to I 6 Eggs, $ dozen 1 3 to 0 0 Cheese, prime quality, IP 1 lb 0 8 to 0 10 Bacon, prime smoked, 1? lb 0 9 to 0 10 Hams in cloth, If? lb I 0 to 0 0 Flour in bags, lf ? ioolb 14 6 to 0 0 Oatmeal, 25K) 6 0 to 0 0 Lard, lb - 0 9 to 0 0



New Advertisements. Clearing Sale ! GLASGOW HOUSE, EAST STREET. AVTN begs respectfully to , \JT thank his friends and the inhabitants of Ashburton and surround ing district for the esteemed patronage be stowed upon him during the past twelve months, and hopes to merit a continuance of the same. He desires to announce A CLEARING SALE, For One Month, OF Winter Goods, At Greatly Reduced Prices, TO SUIT THE TIMES. Inspection Invited. BARGAINS! BARGAINS ! ! ! W, GAVIN, DRAPER, GLASGOW HOUSE, Montgomery’s Buildings, East Street, Ashburton. 218 a T. R. H ODDER & QOMPANY’S, TAILORING ESTABLISHMENT Is now under the management of Mr. E. W. Tomkins (from West End, London), Cutter, Practical Tailor, Breeches, and Riding Pants’ Maker. Orders promptly attended to. Exact fit Guaranteed. jgarA Large Assortment of Tweeds, Doeskins, and Coatings on hand. 150 a NEW FJAILORING THE TRIANGLE, Wakanui Road, near H. M. Jonps’. G. J. F. LUBLOW, PRACTICAL TAILOR AND HABIT MAKER, Begs to announce to the public of Ashbur ton and the surrounding district that he HAS COMMENCED BUSINESS, and is prepared to execute orders equal to anything in the Colony. One trial will be sufficient as to Fit, Style, and Workmanship. Dress Suits, in various styles, and latest fashions. Iweed Suits of every kind in latest styles. Fancy Coatings and Vest ings. Cord Pant 3; Trousers strapped and euffed. A good assortment of Tweeds and Cloth in Stock. Reasonable Prices will be charged, and satisfaction guaranteed. the address — G. J. F. LUBLOW, Wakanui Road, Ashburton. 283 a ESTABLISHMENT, Brick Manufactory.



BRICKS. UNDERSIGNED having COM* PLETED cheir KILN at Ashburton, are prepared to SUPPLY BRICKS, equal tr any made in the Colony, at any Station up or down. Samples to he seen at the Company '* Offices, Ashburton, Rakaia, and W inslouq W. MONTGOMERY &JJCO [Limited]] H"» /r OFF AT begs to inform the |VI inhabitants of Ashburton and surrounding districts that his new flour mill AT WAKANUI HAS COMMENCED WORK, And hopes, by strict attention to busi ness and turning out a First-clas3 article, to merit a share of public support. Special attention paid to Gristing, and Farmers from a distance can have their Grist ground by return.



Clothing Establishment.



ASSIGNMENT OF THE ESTATE OF MESSRS. AITKEN, PASOOE & 00., CLOTHING MANUFACTURERS, TO Mr. J. H. Morrison, Manager Mosgiel Woolen Factory, AND Mr. John Ross, Of Sargood, Sons & Ewing > Trustees. 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 the next few weeks we are in a position to offer NEW GOODS IN MEN’S AND BOYS’ ATTIRE, Of Colonial Manufacture, at from ONE THIRD TO ONE HALF THEIR USUAL COST. HALLENSTEIN BROS., New Zealand Clothing Factory. The assigned Stock will be for Sale in our Ashburton Branch from and on SATURDAY NEXT, 28th JUNE. New Zealand Clothing Factory. 12a | .ENVELOPES, NOTEPAPER, EN VELOPES, NOTEPAPER.—-The cheapest ever offered in Ashburton, at the. Herald Office, Wholesale Stationery Depot, Saunders’ Buildings. 5p



DVERTISEMENTS for the Ashburton ft Herald must be sent in not later than 2 p.m. for the Country Edition, and 3 pan. 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 : 111 Advance. If Booked Quarterly— Delivered in town Posted eountry s. d. s. d 60 6 6 80 8 6 80 8 6



New Advertisements. 7 ANTED KNOWN, that Messrs. Poyntz and Co. have Two and Four-roomed Houses for Sale, on exceed ingly advantageous terms—HEAL BAR GAINS. 332 a SITUATION Wanted, by a Steady Man in a Store, or as General Laborer about Town. Apply 319 SANDO’S REGISTRY OFFICE. THE SPARROW NUISANCE. NOTICE TO FARMERS & OTHERS. •OW is the time for destroying these pests. I have imported large quan tities of STRYCHNINE AND PHOSPHORUS, in anticipation of this season’s demand, and am prepared to supply them at very low prices, with full directions. Special quotations for large quantities. 331 a J. M. CAMBRIDGE. PRINCE ALBERT PRIVATE HOTEL 7jpHE undersigned having opened the Prince Albert Boarding House, in Wills Street, near the Railway Station, under the management of Ms. and Mas. Lucas, begs to say he is destermined to keep a GOOD TABLE, and afford Comfortable Accommodation to customers at MODERATE CHARGES. THOMAS CLARK, Proprietor. 333 a ASHBURTON BOROUGH COUNCIL. ELECTION OF COUNCILLORS. IN pursuance of the Municipal “ Cor porations Act, 1876,” and the “Regu lation of Local Elections Act, 1876,” I hereby give notice that the annual election of THREE COUNCILLORS will be held on Thursday, the 11th September next, at the Town Hall, Ashburton, in the room of Councillors Friedlander, Parkin, and Campbell, who retire by rotation, but ara eligible for re-election. Nominations will be received at the Town Clerk’s office (where forms of nomin ation can be obtained) till 12 o’clock noon on Wednesday, 3rd September. CHAS. BRADDELL, Returning Officer. Ashburton, 2Gth August, 1879. 327a —5 ASHBURTON BOROUGH COUNCIL. INSPECTOR OF NUISANCES. TVTOTICE is Hereby Given that at a I meeting of the Ashburton Borough Council, held on the 25th day of August instant, Mr. HARRY FRIEDLANDER was appointed Inspector of Nuisances for the Borough. CHARLES BRADDELL, Town Clerk. Ashburton, 26th August, 1879. 6—326 a JUST ARRIVED, Albums, Desks, Workboxes, &c. H. M. JONES’ Stationer, Baring Square. 473 A