COMMERCIAL.

Mr. J. L. Wilson reports as follows Wheat per bushel, milling from 4s fid to 5s ; seed, 5s 6d ; spring wheat much in quired for. Oats, 2s scl to 2s Sd, accord ing to quality and quantity ; barley, 4s to 5s 6s : I have discolored at 4s and prime, fit for anything, at os Cd ; maize, none in the market ; peas, 5s for seed ; beans, seed, 4s ; do., feed, 3s lOd ; flour, £l2 to £l3, according to brand ; potatoes, £3 10s to £3 12s Cd, market free, supply good ; onions, a drug—season over ; rye grass, the market is open for small quantities at 4s to ss.

MEMORANDA.

MEETINGS. This Evening. Ashburton Fire Brigade.--Wet Pratice, at 7 p.m. Somerset Lodge —Lodge of Instruction, at the Lodge Room, 7.30.

The Ashburton Herald AND Borough and County Advertiser With which is incorporated the “Evening Echo”). WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 1879.

Affairs in Afghanistan wear a gloomy aspect ; and there is a threatening that the meddling war declared by Earl Beaconsfield’s Government against the Ameer, which we had hoped was over and done, will have to be commenced afresh and carried out with such vigor as cannot fail to involve a fearful loss in men and means to our mother country. Notice of the recommencement of Afghan trouble reached this extremity of Victoria’s empire in the shape of a meagre state ment that an insignificant section of the lower grade of Afghan troops had revolted, then we were abruptly told that the Ameer had been murdered, and that the Resident had been slain in a general massacre. Still, it was fancied that the difficulty WAS keying ifi yiefv tho

presumed character of those forming the body of mutineers, that could be easily removed by a few British troops with their superior discipline, training, and arms, and that prompt measures would set things right again, while the mutineers would be chastised at the same time. The interruption of the cable stopped communication for a time, and yesterday, after connection had been renewed, a flood of several days’ accumulations poured in upon us. The news stopped at a most unsatisfactory time, and left us in doubt as to any idea of the situation. The cablegrams of yesterday, though not sufficiently explicit to enable any one to form a correct and comprehensive idea of the actual state of affairs, are enough to raise a very uncomfortable feeling of alarm, and they point, as we have already said, to a gloomy future. The rumor that the Ameer was dead is contradicted. We had learned before that he was acting loyally on t e British side, and that his friendship was assured. This too is contradicted, and it is further added that he is collecting troops from all quarters of Ilia dominions with a view to engaging against us in a “ religious war.” With the Eastern character for trickery and treachery before us we would not lie surprised to learn that this statement as to his intended hostility is quite correct, as' also another statement that he has written to the British Government ex pressing his deep regret that the mutiny and massacre had occurred, and assuring the Government of Iris confidence. Whatever the state of affairs it is evident (hat Afghanistan is not yet willing to sit down under British control, and means to shako it off. The most disquieting portion of the intelligence however, is the rumuor that Russia, through her press, gives signs of meditating aid to the Afghans against the British. Russia has always cast threateningly covetous oyes to our Indian frontier, and her territory-hunger is so great, and her honesty so small, that we need not expect her to have any scruples about taking up arms agrinst us if there is any hope of making headway in Afghanistan, which is the highway to India she has long lusted for. Taking arms against us will in fact be a proof that she has such a hope, and if her rumored intention of aiding the Afghans is true it will only show, what all along lias been feared, that the foe we had to fight was not Sliere Ali, not Yakoob Khan, hut the Emperor Alexander. In view of the meagre intelligence yet to hand we must content ourselves with hoping that our fears as to the extent of the trouble are not well-founded, and that the Indian Government will he equal to the emergency that has occurred, but we cannot divest ourselves of the fear that for England a cloud hangs over the Afghan horizon that will not be readily cleared away if it does not break in a terrible tempest.

Tub Suez Mail. • Supplementary mails for the United Kingdom, &c., via Brindisi and Southampton will be des patched per express train on Friday morn ing to connect with the Arawafca at the Bluff. Correspondence for these routes must be specially addressed. The postage on letters via Brindisi is 8d per Joz., and via Sop champion 0d per ioz. Tiib Boko ugii Engineers. —Mr. Fooks, senr., whose health has for some time past been failing, has at last been compelled to cease work in order to recruit, and he has been granted leave of absence for six weeks by the Borough Council. In Mr. Fooks’ absence, which we hope will end in a liappy restoration of his health, the work of the Borough Engineers’ office will be conducted by his sons. Interior of China.— Hungarians have entered the field as explorers ; an expedi tion of theirs traversing China. There is a fitness in this arrangement, for the Magyars are believed to be of Turanian origin. They certainly have no affinity with any other European stock unless it be the Fins. The expedition, under the leadership of Count Bela Szechcnya, after a laborious march of twenty days, arrived at Lan-cha:i-Sen. They report that ruin and decay were everywhere apparent in the interior, there being many other- dis tricts besides those in the north where famine is prevalent. The more we learn of China the more evident it becomes that it is only in the maritime provinces where there is a large surplus of labor, and that therefore there need not be so much alarm about the consequences of an exodus.

Cheques for a Dance.— The latest Parisian fancy is that at a recent ball the ladies were given books of cheques on which was printed, “ Good for the -—th dance.” These were filled out, signed and given to intended partners, who presented them at the proper time for redemption.

Tiib Chinese Famine.— The English Consul at Teintsin reports his belief that during the late famine in China the deaths from starvation and want reached the enormous total of about nine million and a-half. An Infant Giantess. There is an infant giantess at North Perry, Victoria, but thirteen months old, and weighs seventy-five pounds. It is three feet in height, is well proportioned, eats heartily, and, as may be expected, it is good natured and bright. A Whale.— A whale, weighing upwards of 12cwt., captured off the Isle of Wight, has been, safely placed in the porpoise tank at the Brighton Aquarium. It is undoubt edly by far the finest specimen that has ever been seen alive in any aquarium.

CORRESPONDENCE.

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

To the Editor of The Ashburton Herald. Sir,—l notice in the columns of the “ Mail” yesterday morning a local to the effect that I had been brought up on Saturday last on a charge of larceny of a saddle. Now, sir, as I did not appear be tlie magistrate, I fail to see why my cha racter should be aspersed by such a state ment. It appears to me that the “Mail” believes in the old-fashioned Jedburgh justice—-“ Hang a man first and try him afterwards.” Having so long been a re sident in the township 1 do not think that my fellow townsmen will think any the less of me on account of the case heard yesterday.—l am, Ac., Thomas Strutbees.

WESLEYAN SUNDAY SCHOOL TEA MEETING.

Notwithstanding the uncertain state of the weather, coupled with muddy roads, the tea meeting at the Wesleyan Church last evening was well attended, about 150 persons sitting down to an excellent tea, presided over by Mesdames Sargent, Weeks and Jones, with Misses A. Causey, Andrews (2), Hardley, Striene, Clark, M. Hodder, Jones, and Long. Imme diately after the tables were cleared away, the public meeting commenced, the Rev. W. Keall occupying the chair. After devotional cxerc ses, The Chairman spoke briefly on the un propitious state of the weather in the early part of the day, but thought they were to be congratulated on having a fine evening. He referred to the speakers who were to take part in the evening’s pro gramme, and humorously spoke of them as his “ eight-in-hand,” their motto being “ despatch.” He called on The Secretary (Mr. J. J. Ashwood), who read the report. This document referred to changes that had recently taken place in the official staff of the school—the roll book showed 14 teachers, and 100 scholars, with an average attendance of GO ; great attention had been paid to instructing the children in singing—and intimated that the special services which had been insti tuted by the pastor had been successful. A young men’s Bible class (conducted by Mr. Hodder) and two classes of the same character for young women (conducted respectively by Mrs. Manhire and Miss Hodder) were in operation. The report concluded by stating that it was the inten tion of the teachers to commence a morn ing school, due notice of which would be given.

The Treasurer (Mr. G. Andrews) then reported the school to be in debt to the amount of £9 3s. 4d.

Mr. J ones, of Rakaia, briefly addressed the meeting, after which Rev. B. J. Westbrooke spoke of the in centives to Sunday school work. There was a literary advantage to be gained in teaching the young, as it took them back to the grand old Saxon, the use of which was indispensable in imparting lessons to young minds. There was also an incentive in the way in which a teacher had to make himself acquainted with the minute facts of Biblical history. Philosophers said it was most necessary in studying the natural world to gain a knowledge of minute facts in connection therewith, and the same rule applied to the study of the Scriptures. There were other incentives to Sunday school work, but above all was the ap proval and reward of the Divine Master. Mr. Hodder, in a short speech, spoke strongly in favor of special services for the children which had recently been insti tuted in connection with the school. The Rev. W. Baumber said he had made so many tea-meeting speeches since his arrival in Hew Zealand that he had hardly anything left to say, and while there were so many excellent speakers in Ashburton he could not understand them getting a man from Christchurch to help them. However, he was glad to visit Ash-

burton, if it was only to see the cheerful and pleasant looks of the people. He had heard so much of the deplorable state of Ashburton that he was agreeably surprised to observe such an absence of sadness. Evidently the dull weather of the previous day had exerted a cheerful influence on them. In an excellent speech Mr. Baum @er laid down three self-evident facts, and then applied them to the subject in hand, namely—the most important v r ork is that on which most depends ; the more impor tant the work, the more efficient should be the workmen ; and the more efficient the work, the more satisfactory would be the results ; all of which propositions he applied to Sunday-school work. The Rev. Mr. Beattie was glad to see and hear of the prosperity of his Wesleyan friends ; because in Church life the good of one was the good of all. He then spoke on the subject of Sociality, remark ing that there was a desire in all human beings for society, as well as in the case of the lower animals. The young desired society and he 'would advise them in the choice of their companions. They had not only those who were living with whom they could associate, but through books they could enjoy the society of those who had lived in ages gone by. He would warn them against poring over trashy books which resulted not only in mental but physical weakness. Votes of thanks were passed to the ladies and to Mr. Weeks, the choirmaster, who briefly responded. After Mr. Bu chanan had spoken, warmly advocating the Bible being used in schools, a vote of thanks was passed to the chairman and the meeting closed.

YESTERDAY’S COURT.

(Before Mr. F. Guiness, R.M.)

Larrikinism. Charles Godfrey and Alfred Alfrey, small boys of three and eight years old respectively, were charged with stealing young trees. Constable Backenbury stated that he went to Alfrey’s residence and accused him of taking some trees. Alfrey said that “Edwards” had given him six trees which he had planted in his garden. The boy said is father told him to take them back again to Edwards’ place.

Mr. H. C. Jacobson stated that he lived near the accused, and had lately missed some plants from his garden. No person had permission to remove plants from his land. Mr. Jacobson explained that he had informed the police of a series of petty thefts in the neighbourhood having taken place, and stated the boy Alfrey, one of the accused, bore an excellent character from all the neighbours. Alfrey was then called and denied taking the trees.

Sergeant Pratt suggested that as the boy was a neglected child, he should be convicted as such. The accused were dismissed, the Magis trate cautioning the parents of the children to educate them to stricter principles of morality.

Alleged Larceny of a Saddle. Thomas Struthers was charged with lar ceny of a saddle valued at £3. Mr. Ireland appeared for defendant. Sergeant Pratt was sworn, and stated that Mr. James E. Carter, of Tinwald, re ported the loss of a saddle. On Saturday, the 20th inst., witness saw in the cattle yards the saddle produced, on a horse. Saw the accused, who acknowledged being the owner of the horse. The accused stated that he had found the saddle about a week previously on the road near Smith’s stables. Took accused to Smith’s stables, and he attempted, to hold, a conversation

with Smith, but witness refused to allow him to say anything to him. Asked Smith if he knew anything about the saddle. He said it belonged to him (Smith), and showed a mark by which he knew it. Accused then pointed out a spot about twenty yards away from the stable where lie picked it up. E. Carter deposed that lie was a butcher employed by Mr. Ede, and identified the saddle in Court as his property. On the evening of the 9th inst., about 6p. m., he had placed the saddle on a paling fence under the verandah, and did not miss it till next moaning at 6 a.m. Had made enquiries, but had not seen it till that day. Reported the loss to the police. By Mr. Ireland—The fence on which I hung the saddle was at Tinwald. The fence is facing the main road. Any one passing along the road could have taken the saddle off the fence. Arthur Ede stated he was a butcher residing at Tinwald, and the last witness was in his employ and resided with him. The saddle produced was Carter’s pro perty ; the stirrups and leathers belonged to witness. On Saturday last, recognised the saddle on a horse at the saleyards in Ashburton, and informed the police, who went with him to the yards. Accused told Sergeant Pratt that lie had found the saddle in the street, and Smith was in his company when ho picked it up. Sergeant Pratt, witness, and accused then went to Smith’s stables and Smith claimed tlie saddle as bis property. Was in the shop during the night of the 9tli inst., and saw no one about the shop. S. Stephens, saddler, Tinwald, swore to the saddle as one he had repaxed for Carter.

The following evidence vras given for the defence. James Victor stated that Struthers had told him lie had found a saddle, and sup posed the owner would turn up one day. The conversation took place in the Royal Hotel about Monday or Tuesday last week. William Menzies, groom, said accused showed him the saddle the morning after he found it, and asked him if he knew of any one owning a saddle like the one in question. Had known Struthers for two years.

Frank Brown, a carrier, deposed that about a fortnight ago Struthers had told him lie had found a saddle, and had asked witness if he had heard of anyone losing one.

Duncan McKenzie, hotel-keeper, had a recollection of accused enquiring of some people in the hotel bar as to the loss of a saddle. Was under the impression that Struthers managed Smith’s business. The prisoner, after being duly cautioned, stated that he picked up the saddle about a fortnight ago. Was in company of Smith at the time. They took it to the stable under the impression it had been lost, and both remarked that it would be called for. Never made any attempt to conceal it, and it bung in tlie stables right in Sergeant Pratt’s view one day he was there. The saddle was certainly put on the horse by his (accused’s) orders, but it was not used with any intention of appro priating it. It was the only saddle handy at the time, and when the liorse was sold the saddle was not sold with it, because he knew the saddle was not his property.

Counsel having addressed the Bench for the defence, His Worship, after cautioning accused against retaining found property as he had done in this case, and stating the proper course to follow was to hand it over to the police, dismissed the case. CIVIL CASES. D. Leitch v. Maclure —Claim £5 10s., for goods supplied. Judgment for the amount claimed ; £2 instalments monthly to be paid till tlie debt was liquidated. Fleming v. Anderson. —Mr. Branson for defendant took exception to the summons, inasmuch as it had been enlarged from tlie 16th to tlie 19th, and then to tlie 23rd September. The enlargement liad been made by tlie Clerk of Court, who had no judicial authority to alter a day of hearing fixed by tlie Magistrate. His Worship overruled the objection, saying that the Cleric had bis authority to enlarge summonses when these had not been served within tlie proper time. It was the custom in other Courts.

Mr. Branson further objected that the summons lie liad received was not a true copy, and that W. Fleming was insuffi ciently described, which objection was sustained. Summons dismissed with costs.

TELEGRAPHIC.

TO-DAY’3 TELEGRAMS.

IMTERPROViNOIAL. OPENING OF PARLIAMENT.

Wellington, This Day.

Parliament was opened at two o’clock by Commission. There was a large attend ance of members. The Commissioners were Sir W. Fitzlierbert, Colonel Whitmore, Sir F. Dillon Bell, and Major Richmond. Sir F. Dillon Bell was not present. After the formal opening, Sir W. Fitz herbert announced that the Governor would deliver a speech at 2.30 to-morrow. The Lower House was then dismissed to be sworn and elect a Speaker. Major Campbell is swearing in.

NEWS BY THE MAIL.

Supplementary Summary of News.

The following summary of news has been telegraphed to us, in addition to that published in this morning’s papers : James Dally and Mary Rainbow for murdering their illigitimate child in Lon don, have been sentenced to death.

Ismail Pasha had his favorite palace at Naples assigned to him by the Italian Government, where he will reside. A treaty of commerce is about to be concluded between Germany, and Spain. The Bishop of Belgium declares excom munication against all teachers in schools established by the State under the new education law.

A recent storm in Denmark destroyed over one hundred farm houses, killed fifty persons, and did incalculable damage. Keith Jolinson, leader of the expedition to explore the head of Lake Nyassa, died of dysentry on the 28th June, at Boro boro, 130 miles inland from Darresalam.

The expedition will be continued by Thompson, scientific assistant of Johnston. The High Church party in Germany want to repeal the civil marriage law. The “ Golos ” states that the Russian authorities, fearing disturbances will occur when Kuldaga is surrendered, several bat talions of infantry and Cossacks, with a battery, are already on dispatch to KuldagV It is proposed to hold an International Congress in May next to elaborate uni form patent laws for the adoption of the nations represented. The Congress is to be held at Berlin. The subscriptions to the Russian Volun teer Fleet fund of two million roubles have closed. The “ Standard’s ” Paris despatch says that Edison and Company have obtained permission from the Government to estab lish telephonic communication between various quarters in Paris. Rich gold-bearing quartz reefs are re ported on the Malabar coast. A waterspout occurred on the 15th at Faysideges, Switzerland, causing the river Disoin to overflow. Buildings at Devonne were damaged to the extent of £190,000. Several persons were killed. The “Post’s” Berlin despatch that the commander of the gunboat Bis marck has been ordered to conclude with other Polynesian Islands treaties of com merce similar to those of Samoa and Tonga. St. Petersburg letters shew an enormous increase in the number of Nihilists. King Merclk, ruler of the southern por tion of Abyssinia, lias abolished the slave trade.

The Russian and English Commissioners seriously differed in relation to the deter mination of the Russo-Turkish frontier in Asia, each disputing the accuracy of the other’s map. Lord Dufferin has suspended negotiations with St. Petersburg on tlie subject.

LAST NIGHT’S CABLEGRAMS.

BRITISH &. FOREIGN INTELLIGENCE.

The Afghan Outrage. London, Sept. 15.

The “ Times,” in a leading article, an nounces that tlie Ameer will be called upon to co-operate with the British advance, and to recognise publicly the justice and expediency of the measures to be taken to punish the perpetrators of the recent outrages. The “Daily Telegraph” publishes a telegram from Simla, stating that the complicity of Ameer Yakoob in the recent outrages is undoubted. Through a large army covering Cabul communication lias been cut off.

Sept. 16. The “ Times ” publishes a telegram from Candahar to the effect that the Ameer has summoned the troops at Herat and Balkh, together with the Ghilzai tribes, to assemble at Cabul for tlie prosecution of a religious war. Sept. 17.

The Ameer lias written another letter, expressing his deep distress at the massacre and his confidence in the British Government.

The British troops have advanced a 3 far as Kliussi, beyond the Shubargardan. Tlie friendly tribes are generally quiet.

Sr. Petersburg, Sept. 14. The “ Journal de St. Petersburg ” pub lishes an article recommending the des patch of a Russian army to defend Cabul and to expel the English Power from Central Asia.

Bombay, Sept 22. The Afridis and other tribes in the Khyber Pass have given solid guarantee* for freedom from molestation to the British troops. General Roberts’ force will therefore advance shortly by that rout e. Roumania. Vienna, Sept. 14 - Constant conflicts have occurred be tween the Roumanian Christians and the Mussulman refugees. Burmah. Calcutta, Sept. 15. The rumor that the British Mission had left Mandalay is contradicted, but nothing certain is at present known. The Zulu War—Capture of the Zulu King, Cetewayo. Capetown, Sept. 2. King Cetewayo has been captured. In formation was received that the King was concealed in the Ngome Forest, in the vicinity of the Black Umvolosi river. He was unable to ride or walk. The Dra goons surrounded Cetewayo. Sept. 3. Fang Cetewayo’s followers having sur rendered, they arrived at the camp at Ulundi. Those of them who attempted to escape were killed. Cetewayo was sent to Maritzburg and thence to Cape Town. Peace is now regarded as certain. A new Government will immediately he appointed. A Sir Garnet Wolseley has gone to thdfl Transvaal to enforce the submission oil Secocoeni. It is probable that peace in | the Northern Transvaal will soon be restored. It is expected that the Boers will now acquiesce in tde annexation of the Transvaal. Another of Cetewayo’s brothers has surrendered with an immense number of cattle and guns. Miscellaneous Items. London, Sept. 15. Adelaide wheat, per 4961b5, ex ware house, 51s. At the wool sales to-day 9400 bales were catalogued. The tone of the market is firm. The Bacchante has sailed with the sons of the Prince of Wales. The Curtois, 8000 tons, has been launched. Sept. 18. An interview ha 3 taken place between Lord Salisbury and M. Waddington re garding the Egyptian and Greek question. The Commercial Depression. Sept. 19. The Premier attended the Agricultural banquet at Aylesbury, and discussed lengthily the commercial depression. He upheld the present system of land tenure, and advised landlords to co-operate with farmers to encounter the depression. He refrained from any mention of politics. Melbourne, Sept. 22. Sailed—-Claud Hamilton for Hokitika,

Weekday, n>

JHE ASHBURTON 'H'BBALb;



Public Notice. NEW TRI-WEEKLY MORNING PAPER. QN SATUEDAY, 27th hurt, a new Tri-weekly Morning Paper will be pub lished by Messrs. Weeks and Dixon, from their office, East Street, Ashburton. The title of the Paper will be Site gjtsuMruvtfltv dtumltM. And the days of its publication will be TUESDAYS, THURSDAYS, and SATURDAYS. The size of the Guardian will be Six pages demy for the present, pending the arrival of suitable machinery, when it will take the same size permanently as the Christchurch Press. The Guardian is intended to meet the want in the County of Ashburton of a paper specially devoted to the agricultural and pastoral interests. It comes into existence in response to the expressed desire of a numerous section of the influen tial farmers, merchants, and other settlers in the country dristricts, and it purposes to supply an excellent compendium of the news of the day, derived from the most trustworthy sources. Arrangements have been made with able correspondents in every district in the County to supply intelligence of all events of interest oc curing in their locality, while advantage will also be taken of the great facilities now given by the telegraph for securing the latest news from all parts of the colony, and, through Reuter’s Agency, of sum maries of intelligence from all parts of the world. Special attention will be given in the Guardian’s columns to matters of interest to agriculturalists, and no pains will be spared to make the Paper an indispensable item in the economy of the Ashburton farmer’s household and a welcome guest at evea-y fireside. Travelling reporters have been retained, who will personally visit the various dis tricts ; and arrangements have’ been made whereby reports upon the condition and progress of the crops, &c., written by men with a practical knowledge of the subjects on which they write, will be secured. On this point it may be mentioned that papers have been secured written by some of the ablest and most practical pens in the •colony on subjects of moment to the farmer ; and these will appear in regular succession. The Guardian will be thoroughly inde pendent, and appears with its hands untied, and in no way trammelled by the influence of any party, its aim being, while the progress of the farming interest in the County has first place in its desires, to .secure the greatest good for the greatest mumber. In politics it will give an honest support ■tot&.oroughly Liberal measures, and will 'be loyal to any Government, who, having 'the 'country’s confidence, is prepared to legislate upon a wise and liberal platform, and is capable of administering public affairs with prudence, honesty, and ability. The price of the Ashburton Guardian will be Single Copy : 2d. ‘Terms to subscribers : In advance. Booked. Quarterly 6s. ... 7s. Half-yearly 12s. ... 14s. Yearly 245. ... 28s. . Advertising terms on application at the Office. WEEKS AND DIXON, PROPRIETORS. Office, Ea§s Sx&eeTj



New Advertisements. ORR AND CO., ASHBURTON AND RAKAIA. BANKRUPT ESTATE OF HOOPER, AITKEN & Co. £5,345 10s. 4d ORR AND Co., "|~~|~AVING Purcliaßed the Whole of the above Stock from the Trustees, will offer it for SALE on SATURDAY, At the Premises Lately occupied by J. H. PASS AND Co. THE GOODS ARE ALL QUITE NEW AND IN SPLENDID CONDI TION, AND WILL BE SOLD AT Bess Than Half Price for CASH. COME AT ONCE, AND Secure Bargains COME EARLY, ON SATURDAY, 27 T ORR AND CO., IMPORTERS, aw hakaia.



Clothing Establishment. ASSIGNMENT OF THE ESTATE OF MESSRS. AITKEN, PASCOE & CO., CLOTHING MANUFACTURERS, TO Mr. J. H. Morrison, Manager Mosgiel Woolen Factory, and f Mr. John Ross, i Of Sargood, Sons & Ewing J 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 T H 1 R D TO ONE HALF THEIR I'SUAL COST. HALLENSTEIN BROS., New Zealand Clothing Factory. The assigned Stock will be for Sale in ©ur Ashburton Branch from and on SATURDAY NEXT, 28th JUNE. New Zealand Clothing Factory. 1 2a New Advertisements. ROLLING. 2000 kET, in Lots to suit Contractors. Apply at once to SAUNDERS BROTHERS, Ashburton, Charing Cross, or Seafield. 493 a NOTICE. TINWALD AND HINDHOPE TOWNSHIPS. PURCHASERS of the undermentioned Sections in the above-named Town ships are hereby requested to pay balances of purchase-money, together with interest thereon to the undersigned without delay. Tinwald S ections. Nos. 2, 19, 20, 2G, 46, 69, 89, 90, 123, 136, 147, 153, 155, 165, 179, 182, 183, 220, 221, 234, 248, 250, 253, 254, 277, 378, 379, 380, and 383. Hindiiope Sections. Nos. 6, 11, 16, 20, 23, 27, 29, 47, 55, 68, 93, and 95. ROBERT WILKIN & CO., Hereford Street, Christchurch. 492 a