THE ASHBURTON HERALD.

[TdURb'DAv, May 8, 1879



LAST NIGHT’S CABLEGRAMS. ( Reuter's Telegrams.) London, May 6. The Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs, in reply to a question, said that the Government would accept the Rus sian interpretation of the treaty of Berlin. The evacuation of Bulgaria and Rou melia was to commence ©n May 3 and end August 3. An autograph letter from the Emperor of Russia .to the Sultan notifies that the evacuation has commenced, and urges friendly rela tions between the two countries. Wheat is 6d per quarter higher; mutton tallow 6d per cwt. lower. * May 7. Capetown news to April 23rd states • that movements preparatory fo the British advance into Zululand have commenced. The actual British ad vance takes place in a fortnight. , Constantinople, May 7. The Russians have evacuated Rou melia. (Age Special.) London, May 6. News from Afghanistan states that the frontier tribes offer to place the passes .of the Hindoo Koosh under British protection, themselves becoming subjects of the Queen. Hanlon, the Canadian, beat Hawdon in the sculling match of May sth. (Argus Special.) The wool sales opened to-day; 7083" bales were catalogued. The attend ance was large and competition keen. Prices range about the same as last series’ concluding rates. Cross-breds are very firm. AUSTRALIAN (Reuter's Telegrams.) Brisbane, May 7. The Government have telegraphed to London to ask for tenders, for a fort nightly mail via Torres Straits. [Special to Association .] Melbourne, May 7. Lord Normanby has directed the publication of a summary of the Embassy despatch. If the Council refuses to coincide with reasonable proposals te financial relations of the Chambers, and after their constituents haveapproved, again reject the measures of the Assembly, Imperial interference would be invoked. The rumors current that one of the Kellys was seen near Mansfield are un confirmed. Soleberg and Son, manufacturing warehousemen, have failed ; liabilities, ; assets, The breadstuff market is improving. Sydney, May 7. A man was. robbed on Monday by two men representing themselves as Ned and Dan Kelly, near Wilcannia. 7 < , Adelaide, May 7. j.Breadstuffs are active. Wellington Lawyers v. Wairarapa. —The Wairarapa Daily says :It is obvious to all that when, say, a Wellington solicitor gets up to speak on any case he is the master of it, he states clearly and con cisely what he wants from the Court. He doesn’t trouble the Bench with what he doesn’t want or is unlikely to obtain. He keeps his case well in hand, and a prompt and clear decision is usually the result of his pleading. A Wairarapa solicitor, as a rule, is just the opposite of his town bro ther. When he gets up it is plain he is not the master of his case, but that his case is master of him. He is afraid to lie himself down to any particular issues. He will make no admissions. He trusts to chance rather than to the general merits of the case for a verdict. He ap pears to know as much of his own case as any idle spectator in the Court, and. no more 2 . Public Notice. US T PUBLISHED Price 2s 6d. THE PROGRESSIVE POLICY OF THE MUTUAL PROVIDENT SOCIETY * ■' REVIEWED, Together with a comparative abstract of the expenses of English, American, and Australian Life Assurance Institutions, r by MORRICE A. BLACK, F.1.A., (Actuary to the Society.) GEORGE ROBERTSON, 815 . Sydney. ~,Educational. MUSIC TUITIO N, VOCAL AND INSTRUMENTAL. Terms, per Quarter or per Lesson, on ap; cation to the Principal. SUPERIOR LADIES’ BOARDING AN! . j - DAY SCHOOL, Oxford Villa, Burnett St., Ashburton - Conducted by Miss Steane. Private Lessons in French, German, an r Latin, twice weekly ; Music, and Drawing! Various Styles. Preparatory School for Boys. Hftihal . Inclusive Terms. - REMOVAL NOTICE. "TVyf RS. MANHIRE, Dressmaker, begs O-VL to inform her numerous friends 'and - the public generally that she has removed to premises behind Mr. Boyle’s Office, Moore Street. “'““ NIGHT SCHOOL on Monday Tuesday, Thursday, and . Efiday Evenings. 634



*7 ■ - : Tenders. ASHBURTON BOROUGH COUNCIL. TO CONTRACTORS. fTIENDERS are invited for CON- X STRUTTING 50 chains (more or less) of Timber Kerbing and Concrete Channelling in East-street. The timber will be provided by the Council. Plans and specifications may be seen at the office of Messrs., Fooks and Son, Borough Engineers, and tenders .endorsed ‘‘ Ten der for Kerbing and Channelling, and accompanied by a guarantee deposit of £5, to be delivered at the Borough Council Office on or before SATURDAY, May 17, at noon. CHARLES BRADDELL, Ashburton, Town Clerk. May 7th, 1879. . 817 TENDERS. ASHBURTON COUNTY HOSPITAL. BUILDERS desirous of Tendering for the Erection of the above are re quested to send in sealed tenders, duly endorsed, and addressed to the Architect, on or before Wednesday, the 28th May. The Drawings and Specifications may be seen at the Architect’s Office, Ashbur ton, up to Saturday, the 10th May, and after that date at the City Council Chambers', and at the office of Maxwell Bury, Esq., Architect, Dune din. J. STANLEY BRUCE, C.E. , ,: v; 792 Architect. ASHBURTON COUNTY COUNCIL. TENDERS are invited for the following works : Ist. Timber bridge over North Ashbur ... ton "River (3 miles from township) , consisting of 21 spans, 40 feet each, and 2 spans 11 feet each. 2nd. Timber' bridge for Surveyors’ Road, Hinds—one span 40 feet, and 2 spans of 11 feet. 3rd. Protective works for North Ash burton River, near Mount Somers Road Crossing. Sealed tenders, addressed to the Chairman and endorsed with the number of the work tendered for, will be received till 4 o’clock on TUESDAY, 27th inst., with a deposit equal to 5 per cent, of the work tendered for. Plans and specifications can be seen at the office of the Council, Moore street, Ashburton. WILLIAM BAXTER, Ashburton, County Engineer. May sth, 1879. 804 NOTICE OF REMOVAL. S. STOKES, TAILOR AND CLOTHIER. BEGS to remind his friends and the public that he has removed his busi ness to new shop near Baldwin’s Central Hotel, Wakanui Road, and would take this opportunity of acknowledging the very liberal support accorded to him here tofore, and solicits a continuance of patronage at his new shop—Wakanui Road, near Baldwin’s Central Hotel. S. STOKES, TAILOR AND CLOTHIER. 794 NOTICE. S, HARDLEY, LICENSED GASFITTER, BEGS to notify that he is now prepared to execute any orders entrusted to him with despatch. Estimates given on the shortest notice. Kitchen Ranges fitted with High-pres sure Boilers. Electric Bells supplied and fitted. Artesian Wells sunk. Pumps fitted and repaired. 798 PRESBYTERIAN SABBATH SCHOOL. A LECTURE will be delivered in the Presbyterian Church, Ashburton, by REV. W. GILLIES, Timaru, on HONDA i Evening, 19th May, 1879. Subject : “ Pluck, Probity, and Perse verance, as illustrated by the Lives of W. and R. Chambers.” Proceeds for Sabbath School. Doors open at 7.30. Lecture at 8. Admission Is. 793 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, Spring 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. COLLINS AND SON, PRACTICAL PAINTERS, PLUMBERS, AND HOUSE DECORATORS Moore-street, Ashburton. 588 JUST ARRIVED, Albums, Desks, Workboxes, &c. H. M. JONES, Stationer, Baring Square. 473 a



Public Notices. sa FREDERICK PAVITT, COMMISSION AGENT, Etc., East Street, Ashburton, BEGS to notify to the Public that he has received the following appointment : I HEREBY appoint FREDERICK PAVITT, of Ashburton, a Certifi cated Accountant in Bankruptcy. > C. D. R, WARD, District Judge. April 25, 1879. 766 TO GEORGE HART, ESQ., ! . ASHBURTON. DEAR SIR,—We have much pleasure in asking you to allow yourself to be nominated as a Candidate for the seat in the House of Representatives, about to be vacated by Mr. Wason, and we pledge ourselves to use our best endeavors to secure your return, C. N. MACKIE D. G. HOLMES E. S. COSTER, and others. Hereford-street West, Christchurch, April 14th, 1879. To C. N. Mackie, Esq., and other gentle men signing the requisition. Gentlemen, — Having been requested by so many of the electors of coleridge to come forward to fill the vacancy in the represen tation of the District, caused by the retirement of Mr. Wason, I feel bound to place myself at their disposal. If I should be honored with your confi dence on this occasion, I would, endeavor to give my best exertions to promote the interests of the District, with which my own have for so many years been identi fied. I think, in the present disorganised state of parties in the Assembly, no large measures of general importance should be carried until there has been a thorough re-adjustment of the representation, as it is manifest from the increase of population and progress of settlement that the Pro vincial District of Canterbury, and more particularly the Coleridge District, have not their share of representatives. I cannot come forward as a supporter of the present Government, as I think they have disappointed the hopes and expecta tions of their warmest supporters, as much by what they have done as by what they have left undone, but whatever measures they may introduce I would give them my earnest consideration and trust that I shall always be able to give satisfactory reasons to the electors for the course I may pursue. I shall endeavor to meet the Electors at such places as may be most convenient to them. I am, Gentlemen, Your obedient servant, 760 (Signed) GEORGE HART. PUBLIC NOTICE. TRADESMEN and others who intend using the Ashburton Gas Company’s Gas should give their orders at once to have their premises fitted with Gas Fittings, to ensure no delay when the Gas is brought into the town. J. C. DOLMAN, LICENSED GASFITTER, Plumber, Locksmith, Whitesmith, Bell hanger, Zinc and Tin-plate Worker, Hot and Cold Water Engineer, TANCRED STREET, ASHBURTON. N.B.—Artesian Wells sunk and Pumps fitted and repaired ; O. G. Guttering fixed at Current Rates. Electric Bells supplied and fitted. Orders punctually attended to in town and country. - 812 J^jpOTICE —The “ Ashburton Herald” it a Gazette for all notices under the Debtors and Creditors Acts. 60 Fruiterers, &e. NOTICE OF REMOVAL. W. T. DAVISON, GREENGROCER AND FRUITERER, BEGS to inform his customers and the public that he has REMOVED to the Shop lately occupied by Mrs. Morey, next to J. R. Chapman’s, Tancred Street. Fresh vegetables, salads, herbs, etc. Orders Delivered Regularly. W. T. DAVISON, Wholesale and Retail Greengrocer and Fruiterer, Tancred Street, Ashburton. 315 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.m to II p.m. Pastiy supplied ior Parties or Soirees on the Shortest Notice. TRADE SUPPLIED.



Auction Sales. BULLOCK AND CO., AGENTS FOR THE SOUTH BRITISH FIRE . AND MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND. CAPITAL . ... £1,000,000. Insurances effected at the lowest current rates on all kinds of Buildings, Threshing Machines, Crops Growing and in Stack. J. DRUMMOND McPHERSON, Manager, Christchurch. BULLOCK AND CO.’S ABSTRACT OF SALES. TUESDAY, MAY 13, At Ashburton Yards, Stock and Implements. THURSDAY, MAY 15. At our Sale Room, 80 quarter-acre sections, close to S. E. Belt, and facing Wakanui Road. Also the same date (instead of 14th) At the Farm of Mr. M. Wren, N. Rangitata, near Coldstream, the whole of his Stock and Implements, also 20 Acres Land, with a two-roomed Cottage thereon. TUESDAY, MAY 20. At Tinwald Yards, Stock, &c. THURSDAY,'MAY 29. At our Sale Room, 40 quarter-acre Sections, adjoining Saunders’ Mill. BULLOCK AND CO., . Auctioneers. Booksellers, &c. NEW BUSINESS.' J. Y. WARD, BOOKSELLER, COMMERCIAL AND FANCY STATIONER, HAS much pleasure in announcing to the inhabitants of the Borough of Ashbur ton and County, that be COMMENCED BUSINESS ON SATURDAY MARCH 1, 1879, in Messrs. Saunders Bros.’ Buildings, EAST STREET, NORTH, With A LARGE ASSORTMENT OF Professional Stationery, Commmercial Stationery, Household Stationery, Fancy Stationery, &c M &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. ®®„Note the address— J. Y. WARD, East Street North (Saunders Bros.’ New Buildings), ASHBURTON. 440 Business Notices. rjIHE UNDERSIGNED have for SALE and to » rrive : Calcutta CoßNSACKS,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.’ FRIEDLANDER BROTHERS. BIBLES, Prayers, and Church Services, Hymnals for various churches.—H. M. JONES, Stationer, Baring Square. I 473 b I



Drapery. ORR AND CO.’S BARGAINS!! \\y - "• ' ' ' BARGAINS!! 150 Pairs Ladies’ Sewn Kid Boots, at 6s. 6d.; former price 12s. 6d. 230 Pairs Children’s Boots, at 2s. 6d. per pair; former price 6s. 6d. THE ABOVE ARE SLIGHTLY STAINED Through bad Packing, Sale at ORR AND CO.’S 763 ORR AND CO., IMPORTERS.



Auction Sales. FRIDAY, 9TH May, At 1 o’clock. A LFRED HARRISON has received A instructions to Sell at his Rooms, by Public Auction on the above date, OWN Cl ECTION, T S No. 585. This section, which faces on Wills Street, Ashburton, must soon become of great value, being situated close to the Railway Station, on the opposite side c*f the line. 808 WITHOUT RESERVE, 1 o’clock. ALFRED HARRISON, Auctioneer. SATURDAY, May ioth, At 1 o’clock. A LFRED HARRISON has received in- XX structions from the Trustees in the bankrupt estate of Hy. McCutcheon, Wakanui, to sell by public auction, at his Rooms—The Interest in the Lease of the Farm lately occupied by the said Henry McCutcheon. The Lease has nearly 10 years to run at the rental of 16s, 6d. per acre per annum. This farm, -which is in extent about 200 ACRES 200 is known and admitted to be one of the very finest in the Ashburton district. The whole is well fenced, and sub-divided into paddocks. There is a good house, stables, and every convenience/; and, it is particu larly worthy of notice that, while the crops were so poor in all the surrounding districts, the yield upon this farm was over 35 bushels to the acre. Any further information can be obtained from the Auctioneer. 817 Terms at Sale.—At One o’clock; •• SATURDAY, May 10th. ALFRED HARRISON, Auctioneer. WEDNESDAY, May 14th, At 11 o’clock. M 3 . . ceived instructions from the Pro prietor to sell by public auction the whole of the Furniture and Effects contained in the TEMPERANCE HOTEL, Havelock street, Comprising— ■ , : Horsehair Suites. Tables, Cheffoniers. Chairs, Washstands. Iron and Wood Bedsteads. Mattresses, Pillows. Blankets, Sheets. Carpets, Matting, Oilcloths. Pictures, House Linen, etc., etc. The Auctioneer begs to state that, should he not dispose of the above by private treaty, the whole will be offered for abso lute sale i ,P. 'iVlO, I'K P/: WITHOUT RESERVE, at 11 o’clock, WEDNESDAY, MAY i 4 th. LUNCHEON PROVIDED. 816 ALFRED HARRISON, • ;;: i-if<t‘r Auctioneer. Business Notices. SPECIAL NOTICE. WE ARE NOW LANDING— Ex p.s. “ Tongariro,” 8 x i}( Totara for Wells Ex “ Clifton,” from Invercargill, 240,000 feet first-class Boards and Scantling Ex “ Drover,” from Bluff,* 120,000 ditto, ditto Ex “ Wave of Life,” from Thames, .50,000 feet ..Flooring, Lining, &c. ■ • Ex “ Flora,-” from Kaipara, A splendid assortment of 95,000 feet Kauri Timber MONTGOMERY & CO. (Limited) •/ ;CHRISTCHURCH,, . And EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. SPRINGFIELD COAL DEPOT, East Street, Ashburton, . . 'Near the Railway Station. ■ JG. ANSTEE begs to announce that ; he has purchased the above Agency, and has commenced to supply a really first-class Coal from the Springfield Mine, suitable for every use, at a much cheaper rate than imported coal. PRICES: 10 Cwt. and under- 20 „ „ - Per Truck of 5 Tons— -10 per cent, discount for cash. One trial will be sufficient. It burns free, and gives a better heat than New castle Coal. 769 HAYES’ TIMBER YARDS, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. ALPHEUS HAYES wishes to inform 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 and Black Pine for bridge and other purposes can be supplied of any dimensions. 453 W. H. COLLINS, Manager, j SCHOOL Books, Bags, Etc.—H. M. JONES, Stationer, Etc., Baring Square. 473 d



Wants, &c. WANTED, Apprentices and Improv ers for the Dressmaking. Apply to MISS CAUSEY, at T. R. Hodder and Company’s. 770 FOUND, A PARCEL, containing some Black Lustre. Owner can have same by paying for this advertisement. Apply 768 HERALD OFFICE. To Let. TO LET, A COMFORTABLE FOUR-ROOMED COTTAGE, with Verandah, within two minutes walk of the Railway Station. Apply 806 HERALD OFFICE. ■ Public Notices. NOTICE OF REMOVAL. HM. 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 NOTICE. A LL ACCOUNTS due to the Estate of -Ji JL Thomas Hicks, Ashburton, must be Paid at Once to the undersigned, at Messrs Pass and Co’s, or at the Road Board Office, Ashburton. Accounts re maining unpaid will be sued for without further notice. J. H. PASS, }rr 454 C. B. BRANSON, } Trustee 3, CHEAP TIMBER. AT HAYES’ TIMBER YARDS. BALANCE of Timber unsold at the auction sale. Also, 200,000 feet to arrive, now lying at the Waimate Station, will be disposed of at reduced prices at HAYES’ TIMBER YARDS, East Street, Ashburton. 730 Business Notice. EA. GARNETT begs to inform the , Inhabitants of Ashburton and dis trict that, in consequence of Depression in Trade, ALL GOODS will be offered at GREATLY REDUCED PRICES, consisting of Tobacconist, Perfumery, and Fancy Goods. HAIR-CUTTING IN THE LATEST STYLES. E. A. GARNETT, MONTGOMERY’S BUILDINGS, Ashburton. 739 C. PERCY COX, AND AND ESTATE AGENT AND VALUATOR, ASHBURTON. TO LET OR SELL -680 Acres first-class land (limestone) with good house, large stables, woolshed, sheep-yards, granaries, etc., etc., com plete ; very convenient. 320 Acres reserve, first-class land, part sub-let, sufficient to cover the whole of Government rent, etc., leaving upwards of 200 acres rent free for 2 years. Low price wanted for goodwill of lease, or would be let to a suitable tenant. 2,500 Acres ring-fenced, to be let in one block for grazing, or in blocks to suit purchasers for cropping, with or with out purchasing clause. Town and Suburban Sections io sell or let in Ashburton and Hindhope. MONEY TO LEND ON : j j;• . i ; , . j • APPROVED FREEHOLD SECURITY. Agent for Union Insurance COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND. 717 RABBITS! RABBITS!! P. harper, FISHMONGER AND POULTERER Near the Ashburton Hotel, East Street, BEGS to inform the inhabitants of Ashburton • that lie WILL OPEN in the above line on SATURDAY, May 10, and trusts, by strict attention to busi ness, and supplying but articles of first class quality, hopes to merit a share of public patronage. OYSTER SALOON. Hot. Fried Fish and Stewed Eels from 6 to 11 every night. Board and for respectable work ing men. 807