LAST NIGHT’S CABLEGRAMS.

[By Submarink Caisi.k.] London, Thursday. In consequence of disputes regarding the possession of certain mines, the Chilian troops have invaded the Republic of Bolivia. The President of Bolivia has concluded an offensive and defensive alliance with Peru, and declared war against Chili. London, April 4. The Chancellor of the Exchequer re plying to a question, said that negotia tions continue between the Indian and Afghan Governments, and a favorable . issue was still expected, but in the meantime orders have been given; for an advance upon Cabul. The Viceroy of India had however been instructed to make no important movements without the authority of the British Government. The Under-Secretary for Foreign Affairs, in reply to a question, said that French troops had occupied the Eng lish Island of Matacong on the West Coast of Africa, and that the Govern ment had made representations to the French Government on the matter. A Gazette despatch, dated March 1, announces that messengers from Cete wayo have arrived asking for suspen sion of hostilities and resumption of negociations. Cetevvayo had never in tended to fight. The fighting was only in consequence of the British attack. April 5. Prince Nyoungava has returned to Burmah in disguise. The chief com misioner of British Burmah has been sent back to Calcutta. In the University boat race Cam bridge won easly. A Warning. —lt is reported that several deaths have occurred in Wellington through kissing the lips of those who have died from fever or diphtheria. Fatal Accident. —A stoker of an en gine has been killed on the Kaipara (Auckland) railway by a water tank falling on top of him while watering his engine. A Big Spec. Mr. Waterhouse has bought a station in the Hawke’s Bay district for £33,(XX), which carries as many sheep as Wangaroa, which he recently sold at nearly three times that amount. Wellington Money Market. —The stringency of the money market in Wel lington still continues to be very much felt in business circles. It is stated that during the past week an eminent mercan tile firm w.as desirous of getting an advance of £30,000 and offered securities to the amount of £BO,OOO, and it was only after considerable difficulty that accommoda tion was obtained. A Sparrow’s Nest. —A spark from a passing engine (according to “The Bal larat Star”) fell into a sparrow’s nest, built among the timbers of a railway foot (' bridge, near the Orphan Asylum. The ’ nest quickly ignited, and, the fire spread ing, a considerable portion of the bridge was destroyed. M.P.—The oldest Member of the House of Commons is Sir Thomas Bazley, * Bart., M.P. for Manchester, aged 82 ; the youngest, Lord Colin Campbell, M.P. for ', l 7 Argyllshire, aged 26.

THE ASHBURTON HERALD.

[Monday, Apjiil 7, 1879.



New Advertisements. SALE, ,-|-Acre of LAND near F North-west Belt, on Terms. Wanted, 1-Acre near the Town. 5 Templar Hall SHARES for sale. ; ;; .... Mb. ALLEN, House, Land, and Commission Agent, 650 Saunders’ New Buildings. tf ".v ' NOTICE. fii*}) /. * A LL persons indebted to the under , ? signed will oblige by settling same before the Bth instant, to prevent un pleasantness. ; s JAMES McRAE, 651 Cab Proprietor. 7T}Q LET, a Two-roomed HOUSE on I the North Town Belt. Apply to J. Pullen, Tinsmith, North Belt. 652 -notice. SANDO & OLSEN respectfully request their Customers to pay their Accounts before Saturday next, 12th inst., or they will be compelled to sue for settlement. 643 SANDO & OLSEN. ■ XYTANTED, a Man to Run the “ Ash- W burton Herald.”—Apply at the Office, East-street North. 647 TXTANTED KNOWN, that ,'VV and Notepaper can be obtained, wholesale or retail, at unusually low rates at the “ Herald ” Office, East-street North. 648 •• • FOR SALE. SECTION 670, Cameron Street, with well-built 4-roomed COTTAGE there on. Apply on the premises. 641 W. K. HURST. ABHBURTON COUNTY COUNCIL. J HEREBY give notice that the Valua- X tion List for the Mount Hutt Riding is on view from 29th March to the 3rd May, at the Council’s office, Ashburton. A. Le G. CAMPBELL, . j Judge <of the Assessment Court for the County of Ashburton. Ashburton, March 28th, 1879. 609 ASHBURTON BOROUGH >,-> ./ COUNCIL NOTIFICATION OF VALUATION P'-nsdO LIST. TAKE NOTICE—The Valuation List for the Borough of Ashburton is now open for INSPECTION at the Office of the Council, Montgomery’s Buildings, between the hours of 10 and 12 forenoon, and 3 and. 5 afternoon. All objections thereto must be left at the Resident Magistrate’s Court, Ashburton, on or before the 30th day of April, addressed to the Assess ment Court, and a copy of every sue a objection must be left at the Town Clerk’s Office not less than seven days before the next sitting of the sAid Court. CHAS. BRADDELL, Ashburton, Town Clerk. March 31st, 1879. 617



Entertainments. TOWN HALL. MONDAY, April 7TH. THE HON. Wm. FOX (Ex-Premier of N.Z.) Will Deliver a PUBLIC LECTURE on TEMPERANCE, With special reference to the United Kingdom Alliance, a branch of which will be formed at the close of the Lecture. ADMISSION FREE. Doors open at 7'30, Lecture at 8 p.m. 619 Meetings. I /A f'i ril —Owing to tl: . U. VT. X. Hon. Mr. Fox lecture THIS Evening, the “Dawn Peace” Lodge will meet at 7 o’clock. J. ASHWOOD, 650 W. S. the s of PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. 1 MEETING will be held in the Ash burton Presbyterian Church on WEDNESDAY EVENING, 9th of April, at 7 o’clock, to meet the Rev. Mr. Elmslie, of Christchurch, the present Moderator, and to discuss matters of importance connected with the three con gregations of Ashburton, Wakanui, and Waterton. 638 To Let. - T O L E T, rnWO Good SHOPS, with Dwelling ) Houses of four rooms attached. Centrally situated. Apply to CHAS. BRADDELL, 515 Montgomery’s Buildings. ;■•]■} Tenders. rpENDERS for the Erection of a I CHURCH near Wheatston will be received up to 12 noon, on April 12th, 1879. Plans and Specifications can be seen at the offices of W. Montgomery and Co. Tenders to be addressed —G. Gilmour, Secretary for Church Committee, Ashton. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. 642 TENDERS. BUILDERS desirous of Tendering for Additions to a Cottage for Mr. T. R. Hodder, at Ashburton, are requested to send in sealed tenders, duly endorsed, and addressed to the Architect, on or before SATURDAY, the 12th April, The drawings and specifications may be seen at my office. J. STANLEY BRUCE, C.E., 633 ... Architect. TO LET BY TENDER. AN IMPROVED FARM of 600 Acres. For particulars apply to 587 SAUNDERS BROS. W ANTED. CHERTSEY SCHOOL. rjYENDERS are invited for the making X of a CONCRETE TANK, 10 feet square, together with Pump and Piping. Also FENCE for dividing School Grounds, partly Palings, rest Post, Rail, and four ; Wires; and Screens for Closets, etc. Plans and specifications can be seen at A. R. Markham and Co.’s store, Chertsey. Tenders to be sent in to W. A. BROWN, 604 Chairman. Public Notices. NOTICE. ALL ACCOUNTS due to the Estate of Thomas Hicks, Ashburton, must be Paid at Once to the undersigned, at Messrs Pas 3 and Co’s, or at the Road Board Office, Ashburton. Accounts re maining unpaid will be sued for without further notice. J. H. PASS, ) „ , 454 C. B. BRANSON, } Truste ® B ' PUBLIC NOTICE. r|WE Wakanui Road is Stopped for Traffic (opposite Moffatt’s Mill) until fur ther notice. 610 ASHBURTON COUNTY COUNCIL. IN accordance with Clause 28 of “ The Rating Act, 1876,” I hereby notify that Francis G. P. Leach, has been ap pointed valuer for the Mount Hutt Riding. I also notify that Arthur Makeig has been appointed valuer for the South Rakaia Riding, and the valuation list of that riding is on view from March 22nd to May 3rd, at the South Rakaia Road Board office, ana the County Council office, Ash burton. The day for holding the Court to hear any objections to tlie above will be duly advertised. A. Le G. CAMPBELL, Judge of the Assessment Court for the County of Ashburton. Ashburton, March 21st, 1879. 573 w E ARE HIGHEST CASH PUR CHASERS of Grain, and all other descrip tions of Farm Produce in any quantities. CORNSACKS SUPI LIED AT LOWEST PRICES. FRIEDL]A ND E R BROTHERS



Auction Sales. 150,000 FEBI 150,000 ASSORTED TIMBER. JONAS, HART & WILDIE have been instructed by Mr. Alplieus Hayes, Waimate, to sell by public auction at his Timber Yards, Ashburton, on TUESDAY, 15TH April, 40,000 4x 2 Totara white and black pine. 15,000 3x 2 „ „ ~ 10,000 4x 3 „ „ „ 15,000 6x G ~ and black pine. 10,000 6x 2 ~ white and black pine. 5,000 5x 5 ~ and black pine. 25,000 8 x I Boards, Totara & white pine. 5,000 6xl T. and G. flooring. 5,000 8 x 1 Totara and white pine. 5,000 G x f T and G. lining. 10,000 8 x ll Totara white & black pine. 5,000 8x 2 ~ ~ „ Also, — A Large Quantity of Stakes, Posts, Stable Props, and Firewood. NO RESERVE.—SaIe at 11 o’clock. JONAS, HART & WILDIE, 630 Auctioneers. Partnership Notices. DISSOLUTION OF PARTNERSHIP. riIHE Partnership lately existing be- X tween us as Engineers, Millwrights, &c., has this day been DISSOLVED by mutual consent. All claims on the above business must be sent in by the sth of April. All accounts owing must be paid by the same date.' Signed ( H. J. EDWARDS, \ HENRY LEE, Ashburton, March 22, 1879. 572 Fruiterers, &c. LONDON PIE HOUSE (Opposite Baring Square), Havelock Street, Ashburton. RICHARD MADIGAN, PASTRYCOOK, CONFECTIONER, AND FRUITERER, BEGS to announce to the inhabitants of Ashburton and county that the London Pie House was OPENED on SATURDAY, 22nd February. COFFEE ROOMS. Tea, Coffee, or Cocoa, with Pie or Pastry, 6d. always ready from 10 a.in to 11 p.m. Pastry supplied tor Parties or Soirees on the Shortest Notice. TRADE SUPPLIED. COME AT LAST. NEW FRUIT. FRESH FRUIT. From Geraldine. J. MOOAR & CO., HAVING purchased a Fine Orchard at Geraldine, are now in a position to supply Fresh Fruit and Vegetables every day. PLUMS, per lb., only ... 56. APRICOTS „ ... sd. GREENGAGES, per lb., only sd. HONEY PLUMS „ sd. APPLES, per lb., only 3d. and 4d. POTATOES. m* 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., Jd. ORLEAN „ „ 6d. PURPLEGAGE,, „ 4 d. For quantities per lb. The cheapest house for fruit for jam-making. COOKING APPLES per lb., 3d. and 4 d. GOOD EATING Do. „ 6d. ONIONS. NEW POTATOES, At reduced prices for Quantity. Fresh vegetables, salads, herbs, etc. Orders Delivered Regularly. W. T. DAVISON, Wholesale and Retail Greengrocer and Fruiterer, Moore Street, Ashburton. 315 Business Notices. TO MEET A WANT Long Felt in Ashburton, S. COLLINS AND SON HAVE opened a shop in Compton’s Buildings, Moore-street, next to Neate’s, chemist, for the sale of NEW & SECOND-HAND FURNITURE Of every description. Curtain Poles and Rings, Venetian, Sprix.g and Roller Blinds made to order. Highest price given for Second-hand Furniture of all kinds. PAINTING IN ALL ITS BRANCHES carried on as usual in town or country. Paperhangings, Paints, Oil Colors, Var nishes, Window-glass, and every trade requisite on sale. Guttering, and Piping found and fixed. S. CO'LLINS AND SON, _ " 1 " 1 . ’ ’ * PRACTICAL PAINTERS, PLUMBERS, AND HOUSE DECORATORS Moore«street, Ashburton. 588



Auction Sales. j^jESSRS. jgULLOUK & QO. (C. J. Edmiston, P. A. Edmiston, and W. H. Gun dry). TINWALD STORE. Messrs, bullock and co. beg to notify that, for the convenience of their customers and friends on the south side of the Ashburton River, they have OPENED a New STORE at Tinwald, and draw attention to their stock, com prising— STATION AND FARM STORES, GRASS SEEDS for AUTUMN SOWING, AGRICULTURAL MACHINERY, HARDWARE, FURNITURE, BUILDING MATERIALS, At their TINWALD STORE. Stock Sales conducted at the Tinwald Yards will be settled for at the Tinwald office if required. BULLOCK AND CO., Ashburton and Tinwald. BULLOCK AND CO.’S ABSTRACT OF S-ALES., APRIL 8, TUESDAY. Tinwald Yards—Cattle. APRIL 9, WEDNESDAY, Mr. Crawley’s—Hinds. APRIL 12, SATURDAY, At Hugh Mcllraith’s, Esq., Methven. APRIL is, TUESDAY, At Ashburton Yards—Cattle. BULLOCK AND CO., 416 Auctioneers. Booksellers, &c. NEW BUSINESS. J . Y. W~ AR D , BOOKSELLER, COMMERCIAL AND FANCY STATIONER, HAS much pleasure in announcing to the inhabitants of the Borough of Ashbur ton and County, that he COMMENCED BUSINESS ON SATURDAY MARCH I, 1879, in Messrs. Saunders Bros.’ Buildings, EAST STREET, NORTH, With A LARGE ASSORTMENT OF Professional Stationery, Commmercial Stationery, Household Stationery, Fancy Stationery, &c., &c., &c. LITERATURE— (In Assorted Bindings) COMPRISING ALL THE MOST POPULAR AUTHORS Also, — PRESENTATION BOOKS. SCHOOL REQUISITES IN STOCK. Colonial, English, and Foreign Papers and Magazines supplied to order. WORK-BOXES, WRITING-DESKS, and OTHER FANCY GOODS, AT REASONABLE PRICES. Hamilton’s Library Books on Deferred Payment. the address — J. Y. W A R D, East Street North (Saunders Bros.’ New Buildings), ASHBURTON. 440 Business Notice. rjIHE UNDERSIGNED have for SALE and to • rrive : Calcutta Cornsacks, 4bushels ; expressly manufactured for shipping Wheat. Woolpacks—Seaming Twine best quality. Fencing Wire, No. 6 to 10. 20 Tons Galvanised Iron, 6 to 9 feet. 400 Casks Cement. 300 Dozen Ploughshares. Etc., Etc., Etc. FRIEJPLANDER PJLOTfiERS,



ORR AND CO, IMPORTER?, *« DEAPEBT, O R THE BEST THING GOING FOR ASHBURTON. THERE IS HO DOUBT ABOUT IT THE GREAT SACRIFICING SALE OF Now going on for a Short Time, to make room for Very Heavy Shipments, at R AND CO.’S, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. 'ggtThe Greatest Bargains ever offered. o w b b ! Oi Oj v* | ZP\



Auction Sales. TO-MORRO W (Tuesday), A P R I L 8, At 12 ’3O sharp. MR, ALFRED HARRISON lias re ceived instructions to sell by public auction at his Rooms on the above date, 12 Chests very fine tea. 10 Mats white sugar. 12 Boxes sperm candles. Tasmanian .jams. Coffee in tins. Chocolate Creams. ~ Drops. ~ Soluble. ~ Packets. Candied Peel, etc., etc. The above are in splendid condition, and Must be Sold. WITH RESERVE.— At 12-30 Sharp ALFRED HARRISON, Auctioneer. PRELIMINARY. STATIONERY, BOOKS, FANCY GOODS, SCHOOL REQUI SITES, &c. MR. ALFRED HARRISON has been favored with instructions to sell at an early date, about 104 Vols Superior New Books— Prayer Books, Hymnals, Bibles, School Books, &c. Note Paper, Envelopes, &c. Quantity Fancy Goods. ALFRED HARRISON, 591 Auctioneer, etc. AL F RED HARRI SO N , AUCTIONEER, ASHBURTON, 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, &c., &c., & c., ■ Also, FURNITURE, EFFECTS, and GENERAL MERCHANDISE, for [SATURDAY’S WEEKLY SALE, At 12 o’clock. The folio-wing 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. JUSTDON’T FORGET SATURDAY’S SALE, at 12 o’clock. AGENT FOR THE Manchester Fi re ASSURANCE COMPANY. Capital, — Lowest Rates, Established 1824. ® ALFRED HARRISON, AUCTIONEER, STOCK, ESTATE, AND COMMISSION AGENT, BARING SQUARE, ASHBURTON. 282 Business Notices. BREAD! BREAD, BREAD! ON and after TUESDAY, April Ist, T. R. HODDER & COMPANY, Grocers and General Provision, Hardware and Soft Goods Merchants, sell FULL WEIGHT QUARTERN LOAF of BEST BREAD at PROMPT CASH, delivered any part of the town daily. Gl4 HAYES’ TIMBER YARDS, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. A LPHEUS HAYES wishes to inform /A his customers and the public gene rally that he has RE-OPENED the above yards with a fresh supply of first-class SAWN TIMBER, all sizes ; SAWN STAKES & PICKETS ; BLACK PINE «& MIXED FIREWOOD. Also, that, having the Waimate Mills now in full operation, orders for Totara atid Black Pine for bridge and other purposes can be supplied of any dimensions. 403 W. & COLLINS, Manager.



Wants, &c. WANTED, immediately, a number of APPRENTICES to the Di ess making. Apply at once to MISS THOMAS, Hooper, Aitken, and Co., 528 Victoria House. T ANTED KNOWN —Three Cases Bronze Waiters, superior article, Bd. and Is. each. T. R. DODDER AND COMPANY. ’II7ANTED KNOWN - Magnificent Y v assortment of Crockery of every description. T. R. HODDER AND COMPANY. WANTED KNOWN—We are Sole Agents for Home Treasure and Wilson’s Sewing Machines—Simplest and strongest machines made. T. R. HODDER AND COMPANY. \\T ANTED Known—Grey Calicos, 2kl. v v per yard ; White do., 4s. Gd. doz.; Horrocks’ Longcloth, 4s. 9d. doz. T. R. lIODDER AND CO. WANTED Known—Ladies’Silk Scarf's, Ckl., 10-kl., Is 4k1.; Fancy Prints. 3|d. " ‘ T. R. HODDER AND CO. Yy ANTED Known—Ladies’ Mantles and Jackets from 4s. Gd.; Real Welsh Home-spuns, all wool, Is. Id. and Is. 6d. T. R. HODDER AND CO. AirANTED Known—Tailoring on the V premises by a first-class cutter. Scotch, English, and Colonial Tweeds. Serges, and Fancy Coatings in great variety. T. R. HODDER AND COMPANY. AIT ANTED Known— * ' out a nice lot of We are opening Ladies' Costumes and really handsome Winter Jackets. T. R. HODDER AND COMPANY. \\T ANTED Known —Trimmed and Un * * trimmed Hats and Bonnets, all the newest styles. T. R. HODDER AND COMPANY. WANTED KNOWN—Our Stock of * * Men’s Colonial and English Cloth ing is not to be surpassed in the Colony for quality and value. T. R. HODDER AND COMPANY. \\T ANTED Known—That parties visit » * ing Ashburton will find our stock as well assorted and as reasonable in price as any in the Colony. T. R. HODDER AND COMPANY. WANTED Known—Our Dressmaking * * Department will be open on Mon day, 17th, under the charge of one of the best dressmakers in the Province. T. R. HODDER AND COMPANY. Vy ANTED Specially Known—72 Kero ’' sene Lamps, at ss. ; splendid lot. T. R. HODDER & COMPANY. AA 7ANTED VV OilmpiY mown Groceries and Oilmens' Stores of eveiy descrip tion, not to be surpassed in price and quality in the Colony delivered any where. T. R. HODDER & COMPANY. AARANTED Known, Ladies’,Children’s, * * and Men’s Boots and Shoes ; splen did stock. T. R. HODDER & COMPANY. AA7ANTED Known— Ironmongery of * ’ every description. T. R. HODDER & COMPANY. A y ANTED Known —1 Case of Fancy ’ * Ribbons, Collars' and Cuffs, and Ladies’ Gloves just opened. T. R. HODDER AND COMPANY. A A/"ANTED Known—Shirtings, 6fd. ’ ’ Fancy Dress Stuffs, 6|d. ; really good Flannel, Is. 4d. T. R. HODDER AND CO. 5i9 NOTICE OF REMOAkUL HM. JONES begs to inform hi* , 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 WANTED KNOWN—That the cheap est ind neatest CARDS may bs» had at the ASHBURTON HERALD OFFICE East Street Nokia. I ENVELOPES, NOTEPAPER, EN- U YELOPES, NOTEPAPER.—The cheapest ever offered in Ashburton, at the Herald Office, Wholesale Stationery Depot, Saunders’ Buildings. 552 arly. ASTE PAPER for Sale, 3d. per lb. at the Herald Office. Apply 590 Cl EWING Machines and other Requi- IO sites. H. M. JONES, Stationer, Etc., Barjng Sqwe. 473*