urgent station works on the opened lino are provided for. The Waimakarir' Gorge portion of the Oxford and Sheffield > line, which was reserved for the unem ployed about a year ago, will bo carried on as the demand for work may re quire The extension of the Opawa branch towards Fairlie Creek will also be carried out by the same means. The Ellesmere section of the Little River and Akaroa branch i 3 to be completed. The general expenditure proposed on the Otago main line is for the completion of the stations and other works now in progress. Duntroon branch is to be finished across the Marewhenuia river, the bridge over which is already built. The

formation on the first section of the Livingstone branch, recently resumed to give work to he unemployed, will be finished by them. The sections of the Western railways now in progress will be com pleteted, the Hindon section of the Otago central railway which was opened to the unemployed about a year ago will

be reserved exclusively for hem, as it is now almost the only suitable work in Otago, in which large numbers can be employed. At present there are about 700 men at work there, and although this number will, in all "probability, decrease during the summer months, I feel there is a prospect of a complete cessation in the demand which will ba made on us for this kind of employment, and we have, there fore, made provision for supplying it on this section. The hon. gentleman con cluded with an expression of his high hope for the colony’s future.

GENERAL ASSEMBLY.

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES. Friday, August 6. The House met at 11 o’clock this morn ing, and went into committee on the Crown Grants Amendment Bill, which passed without amendment. The Counties Bill was next considered in Committee. The following, on the motion of Mr. Murray, was added as a new clause :—“ It shall he lawful for the Councils of two or more Counties to unite for the construction, repair, use, and maintenance of bridges, roads, tram ways, and ferries,. in any of such Coun ties.” The following additional clause by Mr. Reeves was added, on a division of 24 to 25 :—“ln addition to the powers contained in section 30 of “ The Counties Act 1876, the Governor in Council may by proclamation alter the boundaries of any County, and from and after a day to be named in such proclamation, the new boundaries set forth in such proclamation shall be the boundaries of such County, subject, however, to the condition that a petition shall have been presented to the Government signed by three-fourths of the ratepayers of a riding, praying that such riding may be severed from the County in which, it is situated, and made a part of some other and contiguous County. The provisions of sections 31, 32, 33, 34, and 35 shall be read with and be deemed to be a part of this Act. ” The Bill was reported and the House want into Committee on the Land Transfer Act Amendment Bill, which was passed with amendment. Tho amendments were

agreed to on the District Roads Bill, which k. was read a second time, passed through Committee, reported with amendments, read a third time, and passed. The Otago Road Bates Validity Bill was read a second time, passed through Committee without amendment, read a' third time and passed. The House adjourned at 1.20.

The House resumed at 2.30. Mr. J. B. Fisher moved that the report of the Goldfields Committee on the case of H. Rowe and others be approved of. He stated that the Committee found that the petition contained unwarrantable alle gations against a judicial officer, which had not been supported by evidence. The Committee strongly reprobated such con duct.

Mr. Rolleston concurred in the finding, and expressed his strong disapprobation of the number of unjustifiable complaints that were from time to time made against officers of this kind. [ The motion was carried. • The House went into Committee on the Native Land Sales Bill. On Clause 3, Mr. Reader Wood moved that the word ‘ * may” be substituted for the word “ glipdl," so as to make the clause read that natives may at their own option bring their lands under the Act. Captain Russell felt convinced the effect of the Bill would be to prevent land being sold at all. He would support the amendment. Captain Colbeck concurred. So strongly did the natives feel on the subject that he was convinced they would be prepared to fight rather than submit to the pressure, Mr. Thomson complained that Govern ment was throwing an unfair reponsibility on the House by leaving to it such a material alteration in the Bill. If Go vernment were really in earnest in their purpose to pass the Bill at all, they ought to make it a Government question. Mr. Sheehan was quite sure if the Bill passed as it stood no land would be brought under its operation, or if it did, it would pass out of the hands of the natives with out any corresponding advantage being secured by them. Sir George Grey said that when the amendment was disposed of, he would move the following addition—“ except as herein provided in case of native lands vested in trustees.” Major Te Wheoro said he would support an amendment leaving the land to be dealt with by native committees. The Maoris should be empowered to elect the com mittees, defining the powers they are to be allowed to exercise. Despite what the newspapers said to the contrary, he denied that the members were actuated by factious motives. Question put that the clause remain part of the Bill —Ayes, 34 ; noes, 25. Sir George Grey moved the amendment of which he gave notice. His object was to provide that the sale of land be com peted for in open market, and the natives fjiemselvgß get a fair price for their land. The discussion was interrupted by the 5.30 adjournment. EVENING SITTING. The House resumed at 7-30. On the motion for going into Committee of Supply, The Hon, R. Oliver delivered his Pub lic Works Statement. After which Mr. Mncandrew, in suggesting that the House do now adjourn, and referring to

the statement just made, said he was disappointed, but not greatly surprised. Had the late Government been allowed to remain in office he believed that no interruption would have taken place in the prosecution of the the Public Works policy of 1870. The Hon. J. Hall said he hoped that hon. members would, in the discussion that must necessarily ensue, show how it was possible to go on with their Public Works policy as they had been doing years ago. There was this difference between their present position and that of the pre ceding two ye are. They knew the real state of affairs now, whereas two years ago they did not. Mr. Ireland desired ’that the Govern ment would state what it proposed to do about tho Kelso line. He had been told that the Public Works Statement would inform him, but the line was not men tioned. The Hon. R. Oliver said that the hon. member was not singular in his desire for information of this kind. It was impos sible for them to fulfil one half of the pro mises made regarding the prosecution of a railway. They would just have to wait on and see what the development of events would bring about. Mr. Barron directed attention to a motion standing in his name, re the with drawal of tho subsidies to local bodies, which had lapsed. He concluded by mov ing that these subsidies be paid up to the end of 1881.

Mr. Pyke said that he could see no reason whatever why the Government should delay giving the House informa tion on the subject of its intentions re garding subsidies. The present state of matters was exercising a most injurious effect on the colony generally. Local bodies were, in view of the present uncertain state of matters, debarred from prosecut ing necessary works. Until the Financial Arrangements Act was repealed, the sub sidies would have to be paid. The Hon. G. McLean asked where the money to pay these subsidies was to be got 1 There was a deficiency of L 210,000, and if they added L 275,000 for subsidies, that would make a total deficiency of L 500,000. The country could stand no more taxation.

The Hon. Major Atkinson said it was no breach of faith on the part of the Go vernment in suspending these subsidies, as fair warning had been given to them. Local bodies were part and parcel of the Government of the country, and it was quite impossible to meet the demand for these subsidies unless there were more taxation imposed. Last year they had full notice that these subsidies would be stopped. There was not, as a matter of fact, any subsidy due up to next June, the same having been paid up to 30th June last. He regretted the necessity for stopping these subsidies, but he did not sympathise with those bodies who had entered into large engagements on tho faith of these subsidies. There was timely warning of their probable suspension. He advised that the motion should be with drawn, as the payment of subsidies 3imply meant additional taxation.

Mr. Pyke and Major Harris were of opinion that a direct breach of faith had been committed, as it was understood that the subsidies were to be paid for five years.

On the motion of the Eon. J. Hall, the House adjourned at 9.15.

THE STORY-TELLER.

THE DISRUPTION: A TALE OP TRYING TIMES.

CHAPTER Vl— continued.

“I think, then,” rejoined Mr. Aspen, “ 3 r ou labor under a great mistake. All we have to do is to make it appear that we are prepared for that extremity, and we shall never need to resort to it. I grant you that if but a few, perhaps only the prominent leaders in our cause, were to hold themselves ready to depart from the Establishment in the event of our claims being refused, they might be allowed to go without anything being con ceded to detain them. But let all who agree with them in principle take up the same firm resolution to stand or fall by the Independence of the Church, and declare their intention openly and boldly, and, depend on it, our difficulties will be removed without any need to give up a single chalder of meal or a single shilling of stipend. ”

“ There cannot be a doubt of it”— “Nothing can be more certain,” were the simultaneous remarks of Messrs, B. and C.

“ The greatest obstacle to our success,” continued Mr, Aspen, who was chief spokesman^—“ the greatest obstacle to our success is to be found in opposition to the voluntary Dissenters, and the next in magnitude is the fear which many young men who are rising to the ministry, such as you Mr. Duncanson, entertain that the sacrifice of temporalities may be the unavoidable result of being pledged to the principles for which we contend. But that fear is groundless, at least it would be so were there sufficient courage and unanimity among us. The only danger of any needing to withdraw from the Establishment, if sueh danger arise at all, will be owing to the fewness of those showing determination to leave it should certain circumstances occur.” “Butyou don't mean,” said Mr. Dun canßon, “that those who may be secretly unwilling to take that step, in any cir cumstances, should make a demonstration as if they were prepared for it, for the purpose of producing an impression on the Government ? ” “ Oh, not at all,” replied Mr. Aspen. “ Ear be it from me to recommend any such course. Only I say the more who pledge themselves to sacrifice everything for principle, the less chance will there be that any sacrifice will be necessary ; and I hold it to be of the utmost importance that in the ensuing Assembly there should bo no wavering in our ranks, for on the front we show will greatly depend the issue of the struggle.” James Duncanson only sighed when he saw so much stress laid on tactics of this nature in a contest which he deemed too sacred for strategy. He said nothing further in reply j but after receiving an invitation from Mr. Aspen to dine with him on an early day, he took leave of him and his reverend friends, to keep his appointment with Robin Afleclc. Exactly at the time agreed on, he found Robin at the corner of the Register Office, resisting sturdily the pushing and shouldering of the passing crowd at that

busy thoroughfare, ancl looking with a sharp eye in all directions for his ap proach. His first words on meeting were —“ Fegs, maister Jimes, ye did weel to leave me to seek for a bulging—we’ve fa’n on our feet at last.” “ Ay, Robin, have you seen any place that’ll fit us ? ” “ ’Deed have I sir. I’ve seen a place that’ll fit us to a vera hair. A snug bit room wi’ geran’ums in the window, .and twa peacock’s feathers abune the brace.” “ But what neighborhood is it in ! ” “ Ou, it’s in a heartsomo place on the ootside o’ the toun, next door to a smiddy, and the wife keeps cocks and hens, and a sow and a mangle.” “I am afraid, Robin, it will never do then. By } 7 our description it must be in a very noisy bustling place, where it would be impossible to study.” “Noo, Maister Jimes, ye maunna say that, for I’ve as gude as bargained wi’ the wife already. And a grand bargain I’ve made. We’re just to pay three shillings a week, but I’m to sort the wife’s garden, and ye’re to learn a bit bubbly wean o’ hers to read. ”

CHAPTER VII.

There’s kauld kail in Aberdeen, And custocks in Strathbogie. I'OrULAR RHYME. The first time that Mr. Duncanson called at his old lodgings to enquire if anything had been left there for him, ho found his letter to Miss Montgomery returned unopened. It was enclosed in a cover, addressed in a hand which he knew was not hers, but supposed to be that of her father. His heart sank within him when he received this new proof that an insuperable bar was placed between him and the object of his most ardent affections ; but he consoled him self with the conviction that Agnes was true to him, and that his letter had never reached her hand. Resolving these thoughts in his mind, he began to feel extremely .anxious to open up some chan nel of communication with her on which he could depend, so as to ascertain her real situation and the true state of her feelings. On this important subject he consulted his trusty friend, Robin Afleck. When he had stated the cause of his un easiness and the wish he had formed, Robin, after some preliminarj 7 humming, hawing, and head-scratching, said—“ The fack is, Maister Jimes, I just see ae way o’ hearing ought about Miss Migummery or gettin’ ony word sent till her, and that’s to get Jean Broun to be messenger; for auld Migummery may stand between you and the ycung ledcly till the morn come-never if 3 r e send word to her through the post.” It was accordingly arranged that Robin should write to his own sweetheart, and request her, if possible, to see Miss Montgomery and put into her hands a letter from Mr. Duncarson. Robin immediately set about carding the pro ject into effect, and, after a fashion of his his own penned the following lines : “ embro 02th may 15402

“dear Jeenie, —this Comes for to lett you no i Have gott save to embro And that mister Jimes cam with Me we have gott fine cbep ludgings for Us both in The self and same plais but i had a very nar row escaip from Dr. Snappcrdudgeon the Ist night after wee came in the very house hee ludge3 in at the Sembly time Jimes and mee are going On with owrc studdy3 already like winkie and Would shoon be fitt for any thing for hee teatches me too Hours a day and i do a heap of things Both for him and mee which he would not Like to do for himself But i am very sorrow to say hee is getting himsilf Vest desperately About miss Migummerie more nor ever i wafj about 3 7 ou Jeen and that was not littel before hee came beer hee tryd to see her but her father Would not lett him into the House and a letter ho rote to her from embro was sent Back with the seel not Broken now Jeen ye see i want you for to goe And try for to sea miss Migummery and give Her the letter that is with this and tell her that mister Jimes kalled at her house but wn3 tolld he could not see her if She is not at burncrook it is possible she May bo away at some other place and you must try to fynd for i will gett no good of my studdya till mister jimes gets sum Word from her When i fell in love with you Jeen i had an Awful stomak for meat and the more i was vext with You i just ate the More as ye may have mind of Noticing yourself but mister Jimes has gone clean out of his meat And if he sleeps ony it is but in blinks of half an hour at a time You may tell Miss migummerie this if she bo vexing her selff about him But if shee is giving her self? no Consern tell her knothing but that she is a orewal littel gipsey like Your selff i mean Jean like what you were wunce—and nott very long agoe my kist has never cum yet iliave kalled every Day at the carriers kwarters but have goott no word of it i wish you would sea whatt i 3 the reason off this for i am beginning to N eed a change of klothes i hop you have not forgotton your promise to mend my rig & fur stokings Before the kist was Sent away for though i can Darn myself you me it would hardly Doo for me to be seen darning after beginning to bo a stewdent, i hop two you Would also mind the breeks though you noe you always put 3' our hand on my mouth When i began to Speak about them i have nott been forgettin you since i came hear i have been looking a heap at the furnitur shopps and have seen many things thatt would answer us fiue Wane of thorn is a nice cradel i have priced it more than wunee but it is two dear i am sure Jeen it would make your teeth waiter this leeves mister jimes and me quite well hopping it will find you in the same and that you will mind all i have said & send good news about m} 7 kist and miss migummery i re main yours til death

“ Robert Afleck ” (To be continued —commenced on July 26. )

Holloway's Pills.—These Pills are more efficacious in strengthening a debilitated con stitution than any other medicine in the world. Persons of a nervous habit of body, and all who are suffering from weak digestive organs, or whose health has become deranged by bilious affection, disordered stomach, or liver complaints, should lose no time in giving these admirable Pills a fair trial. Coughs, colds, asthma, or shortness of breath are also within the range of the sanative powers of this very remarkable medicine. The cures effected by these Pills are not superficial or temporary, but complete, any permanent. They are as mild as they are efficacious, aud may be given with confidence to delicate females and young chil dren. Their action on the liver, stomach, and bowels is immediate, beneficial, and lasting, restoring order and health in every case.— Advt

THE ASHBURTON HERALD, SATURDAY, AUGUST 7, 1880.



Business Notices. “ A THING OF BEAUTY IS A JOY FOR EVER,” rjpHE advertiser wishes to remind the re- I sidents of Ashburton Town and County that his Studio is open every day for the taking of Photographs, and that his apparatus for this purpose is very complete. Carte-de-viste, and cabinet size portraits, views of buildings, landscapes, etc., can be taken in all weathers, and an inspection of his show cases and studio -walls is invited. The advertiser is prepared to guarantee a satis factory portrait of the sitter, inasmuch as he ha 3 supplied himself with all the latest improvements in the Photographic art. He makes a specialty of COPYING Pictures also, and parties having a por trait of a friend can have it multiplied to any extent. Having secured the services of an artistic colorist, patrons’ tastes can be satisfied on this point. Prices are reduced to a minimum, and are now within the reach of all. G. F. Henry, PHOTOGRAPHIC ARTIST, SAUNDERS’ BUILDINGS, ASH BURTON. 73g-702c



LATEST STYLES FROM LONDON & PARIS. Craighead & Co., Merchant Tailors, TANCRED STREET, (Next Orr & Co.) PERFECT FIT GUARANTEED. 9S2a-4450 NEW PROPRIETOR. CENTRAL TEMPERANCE HOTEL, Havelock Street. THE undersigned having taken the above Hotel, hopes by strict atten tion to business to merit a fair share of Public patronage. Board and Lodging, Ll per week; Meals and Beds, Is. GEORGE WATTS. Proprietor. 6440 Ashburton Bakery, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. HOM A S T AYL O R , BAILER, PASTRYCOOK, AND CON FECTIONER, ALL ARTICLES GUARANTEED TO BE OP THE BEST QUALITY. Soiree, Picnic, and Wedding Parties supplied on the shortest notice. HOT TEA, COFFEE & PIES From 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.Saturdays, 9 a.m. till 11 p.m. THOMAS TAYLOR, Ashburton Bakery. 492 c CHAFF ! CHAFF ! ! CHAFF ! ! ! FiIRST CLASS CHAFF can now be obtained at 9d. per bag, by applying to B. C. SMITH, Carrier, 706 c Moore street. PUBLIC NOTICE. IF you want a first-class SEWING MACHINE, hand or treadle, either for Cash or Deferred Payment, go at once to T. R. HODDER AND COMPANY, STOREKEEPERS, &c., Sole agents for Ashburton for the world famed “ Wanzers, ” for “Singer’s” superior simple working machines, and “ Wertlieim’s ” celebrated. A Large Supply just Received. [ Orders Promptly Attended to. 63Gc-15g ANNUAL Clearing Sale!!! OP WINTER GOODS. WILLIAM GAVIN, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. CHEAP SALE OF Winter Drapery, AT GREALY REDUCED RATES, TO SUIT THE TIMES. BARGAINS!!! 721 c



Business Notices. W. WHI TE, CONFECTIONER AND BAKER, SAUNDERS’ BUILDINGS, ASHBURTON, EGS. to announce that lie has taken _0 the business lately carried on by Edward Taylor, Baker, &c., Saunders’ Buildings, and trusts by supplying a first class article at a moderate price, to merit a continuance of public support. Best Bread, 41b. Loaf, 6d.^Cash. W. WHITE, SAUNDERS’ BUILDINGS. 928g-550c



DON’T PASS THIS BY !! STOP before you give your next order for a Suit of Clothes. IP you want Style, Pit, and Quality, try the Undersigned. READ the following, then call and in spect the Goods. YARDS READY 1 TO VI CUT. ) JUST ARRIVED—The best Stock of Winter Cloths to be got'for money SUPERIOR in quality to anything ever yet shown in Ashburton. 7 OsAMPLES TO SELECT FROM? 0 Comprising the following : German Cloths, plain and fancy, the most fashionable Beaver Cloths, suitable for Winter Scotch Tweeds, assorted Mosgiel ~ ~ Kaiapoi ~ „ West of England Cloths Bedford Cords Irish Frieze, &c., &c., THIS IS THE MAN FOR ym MY MONEY. I a GO TO lO>Nj U»5 f. J. a. Triangle, Between Post Office and Baldwin’s Central Hotel. "'{ALL and inspect this Splendid Assort j ment before you order. OTTO: Small Profits and Quick Returns. Terms —Cash. Cl TYLE and Finish second to none. Economy ‘ £1 Is. Cash for a Pair of Trousers £3 15s. Cash for a Tweed Suit. 780g-390c EVERETT BROS. AND CO., CHEAP DRAPERS, HAVELOCK STREET, ASHBURTON. E. B. and Co. are now showing tlieir TINTERR A P E R Y, Comprising EVERY NOVELTY IN EACH DEPARTM ENT. NEW GOODS ARRIVING MONTHLY. 505 c NEW INDUSTRY. ASPHALTING. JAMES BRADLEY is prepared to take orders for ASPHALTING at very moderate rates. All orders to be left at the Works, Park srreet. All work kept in repair for twelve months. 695 c TINWALD. WANTED KNOWN—C. HAWKINS and CO., have opened a Large and Varied Stock of Boots and Shoe 3, and having engaged a PROPER BOOT and SHOE MAKER, can guarantee Good Fit and Workmanship. Men’s Strong Water tights 14s. Gd. per pair. No connection with any other shop. Note Address: Next door to S. Stephens, Saddler. 693 c TT PANTED KNOWN—That C. Haw- VV kins, The Tinwald Bootmaker, has REMOVED to premises Opposite the Tinwald Post Office, where he is still open to Sell first-class Boots and Shoes at his usual Cheap Rates. All kinds of Boots Made and Repaired. 805g —417 c NOTICE. WESTERFIELD MILL TO FARMERS, BAKERS, & OTHERS. fJHE We3terfield Mill is now in full work, and the public can be supplied with FIRST-CLASS FLOUR on most reason able terms. Every attention will be given to Public Gristing, and farmers from a distance can have grist done immediately after de livery. Apply to the Miller, HENRY BOWERS. Grain stored on liberal terms. 889c-796g



Business Notices. CASH IN DEMAND AND CASH ON DEMAND AT £ RftMP’YS uiitn & outfit ASHBUKTOIT, A REAL GENUINE CASI-I SALE OF Drapery, Clothing, Boots, Shoes, Sewing Machines, Crockeryware and General Merchandise. FOR ONE MONTH ONLY Commencing THURSDAY NEXT, JULY 22nd. T. R. H. and 00. deem it the most prudent Course under present circum stances to quickly elear off about .£3,000 WORTH of their well bought and well selected Stock. The few quotations now made should convey to the public some idea of the IMMENSE REDUCTIONS in their different departments. OBSERVE THE PRICES!!! FOR NET CASH ONLY. Drapery, Winceys, 3fd. per yard to Is. 9d. Wide crisp Saxony Wincey, reduced from 10|d. to Gfd. A lot of Dress Stuffs reduced from Is. to 6fd. All Wool Serges, Cloaking, &c., reduced from Is. 9d. to Is. French Merino, Russel Cords, Persian Cords, Alpaccas, Cobourgs, Baratheas, &c., &c., all reduced Rochdale Flannels (our own importing from the Manufacturers), reduced from Is. Gd to Is. kl. per yard Grey Calicos, fine and heavy, reduced from ss. Gd. to 4s. per dozen Super Wide Mexicans, reduced from|7M. per yard to Gd. Heavy Twilled Unbleached Sheeting, Is. 9d., reduced to Is. 4|-d. Do. Do. White, reduced from Is. Bd. to Is. 2d. Colored Counterpanes, 3s. lid. Horrock’s Long Cloths, 4s. 7-Jd. per dozen The above Cotton Goods, splendid value, being old stock A large lot of Children’s Black Cloth Jackets, about half price, 4s. lid. to 10s. 9d. Women’s ditto, 13s. lid. to 485., about 30 per cent, reduction A lot of new Costumes, reduced from 30s. and 255. to 18s. lid. Colored Cotton Shirtings, reduced from 8-|- to okl. per yard Crimean Shirting, reduced from Is. 2d. to Is. Jd. per yard Men’s Colored Fancy Regatta Shirts, reduced from 3s. Gd. to Is. 9d. Men’s Strong Working Shirts, reduced from 3s. Gd to 2s. Gd. Felt Carpets, Is. 3d. per yard Hemp Druggetts 8i- per yard



White Blankets reduced from 15s. to 11s. 6d. Super. Whitneys, Kaiapoi, Roslyn, Grey, Blue, and Scarlet, equally reduced A large lot of Women’s Dressed and Bough Brown Stockings, worth Is. 2d., reduced to Sid. per pair 60 dozen Plain, Striped, and Fancy Cotton and Merino, at and under cost price A splendid assortment of Millinery Hats, Bonnets, Feathers, Flowers, Bibbons, Laces, Fancy Goods will be sold REGARDLESS OF COST. Berlin Wools, Is. 9d. quarter - pound packet ; outside colors, Is. 3d. per packet. Ladies’ Linen Cuffs and Collars reduced from Is. to Cid. Clothing. 85 Men’s Tweed Suits from 275. 6d. _ Victorian Heavy All-wool Extra-finished • Suits, reduced from £4 to £3, guaran teed Tweed and Doeskin Trousers from 7s. 9d. per pair A job lot ©f 50 pairs heavy Tweeds, original price, lGs. 6d. and 14s. 6d., all reduced to 10s. 9d. per pair Men’s Strong Tweed Coats from 15s. 9d. Men’s Blue Diagonal fast-color, 205.; Trousers and Vests, 18s. 6d. Men’s heavy Beaver Munster Coats, worth 425.; reduced to 295. 6d. Boys’ and Youths’ Clothing equal bargains Men’s Heavy Colonial Wool Socks, re duced from 2s. to Is. Sd. Men’s Heavy Colonial Wool Socks, re duced from 2s. Gd. to 2s. 2d. Men’s Wool Shirts, Drawers Tweed and Felt Hats, Tweeds, Doe skins, &c.—Bargains Boots and Shoes. A large lot bought from an overstocked market at LESS THAN ENGLISH COST PRICE. Ladies’ Kid, Elastic-side, Buttoned, and Lace, worth from 11s. Gd. to 14s. 6d., all at Bs. lid. per pair Ladies’ Strong Imitation Kid, 4s. lid. per pair Men's Strong Elastic-side, 10s. Gd. Men’s best make Colonial Shooting, 15s. Gd. Men’s Heavy Watertights, 15s. Gd. Men’s Bluchers, Bs. Gd. Sewing Machines, Hand and Treadle, best makers, Wanzer, Wertheim, Singer’s (for which we are Sole Agents in Ashburton). Liberal Reductions on List Prices. Inspection invited of our prices and qualities of Groceries and Provisions, Croclcerj 7 , Brushware, Glassware, Hard ware, and Cutlery. Horse-covers, bast quality, 225. Gd. NOTICE. The whole stock clea recently-bought, and well selected. No Patterns cut or Goods sent out on approbation during Sale. Net Cash only at the re-marked and greatly reduced prices at



Edmiston, Gun&ry & Co. TO RUN HOLDERS, FARMERS, AND OTHERS. Ti/f ESSES. EDMISTON, GUNDRY iVX & 00. have ON SALE Farm & Station Stores, OF EVERY DESCRIPTION. ' GRASS & CLOVER SEEDS. AGRICULTURAL MACHINERY. FARM DRAYS. We have just received a well-assorted shipment of BUILDING TIMBER, INCLUDING WHITE & BLACK PINE TOTARA KAURI T. & G. FLOORING MATCH LINING, Ac. ALSO 500 TONS BEST NEWCASTLE COAL. We would draw special attention to our stock of BUILDERS’ IRONMONGERY FURNITURE, &c., &c. AGENTS FOR. JOEL’S CELEBRATED DUNEDIN BEER. In case, kilderkins, barrels, and hogsheads. All orders left at our office will be punctually attended to. LIBERAL DISCOUNT FOR CASH. EDMISTON, GUNDRY & CO. SOUTH BRITISH INSURANCE COMPANY (fire and marine). Capital - - - £1,000,000. THE COMPANY is prepared to take risks on all kinds of Property at CURRENT RATES. EDMISTON, GUNDRY, & Co., Agents, Ashburton. AUSTRALIA MUTUAL PRO • VIDENT SOCIETY. ESTABLISHED 1849. LIFE ASSURANCE on the MUTUAL PRINCIPLE. ACCUMULATED FUNDS, £3,000,000. This Company offers special advantages. For particulars apply to EDMISTON, GUNDRY, & CO., East Street, Ashburton. TITLES UNDER THE LAND TRANSFER ACT. MESSRS. EDMISTON, GUNDRY & Co., Licensed land brokers, Under the Land Transfer Act, East Street, Ashburton. MONEY TO LEND ON APPROVED FREEHOLD SECURITY. 106 T. Bullock. rjlO LET FOR CROPPING, 150 Acres on the Wakanui Estate FOR SALE OR TO LET, WITH A PURCHASING CLAUSE,. 439 Acres, all fenced, and partly improved situated in Wakanui 266 ~ A compact Farm, all fenced, well-watered, and partly in English Grass. Improve ments consist of a comfortable Five-roomed Cottage, Stable, Stockyard, &c., &c. TOWN PROPERTIES. That Valuable TOWN SECTION, 159, Tancred Street, will be Sold very cheap, and on easy terms. 539, (part of) £ of an acre, terms same as as above. 341, Kermode Street. 77 } 37, (Lot) Mayo’s Block. 78, (Lot) with Dwelling-house of Seven Rooms, near the Parsonage, East Town Belt. Lots 503, 504, 509, 510, Tinwald, con taining One Acre. TO LET, , -■ ONE of those Newly Erected COT TAGES in Tancred Street, near Mr. Anstee’s Private Hotel. Commodious BOARDING-HOUSE in East Street. Shop and Office in East Street. That old established Blacksmith’s Work shop, next the Horse Bazaar, Burnett Street. Also, Cottage, near the above, lately occupied by Mr. H. J. Edwards. 571 c T. BULLOCK. Business Notices IN BANKRUPTCY. WEEKS & DIXON have on Sale a YV their Office, East Street North, — PROOFS OF DEBT FORMS, FORMS OF AFFIDAVIT. Also, — FORMS of TO LET and FOR SALE.