man wanted to start his farm with five times tlie amount of his rent for capital, and his return should be three . imes the amount of bis rent to make both ends meet, It was a moral impossibility for a man to jump -into a farm, for it took two or three years to put it in working order, and a good deal of capital was absolutely necessary.

Mr. Silcock, speaking of the ploughing, Baidit didnottakefourextra good horses to plough four acres a day on these light plains lands,'and that rate which was under the actual quantity that could be done, left plenty of time for the other work.

Mr. Gundry said exception had been taken to Mr. Silcock’s figure of 5 per cent, as interest. Mr. Silcock had ap parently based his figure on Mr. Grigg’s paper ; but they must base their calcula tions on what was the actual present rul ing rate, and that was 8 per cent. Land had been bought in the district at L2O and down to L 3 per acre, and it would not do to calculate for 5 per cent, interest when farmers actually had to pay 8 per cent.

Mr. Silcock said he had based his in terest on the per centage of Mr. Grigg, and that was 5 per cent., and was further one of tho points of Mr. Grigg’s paper that had not been attacked at all. If they allowed 10 per cent, interest on the dry lands they would still compare favorably with Mr. Grigg’s. The Chairman (Mr. Carter), said that planting greatly improved climate, and if they kept planting trees they would in short time bring in a lot of money. They could get Is. and Is. fid. for blue gum rails, and it was evident the more of these trees they put in the better. He liked paper returns very well—they were very pretty—-but he liked the actual re turns better. He would, like better to hear of the actual returns per acre, and not per bushel, the actual return of wool per acre, and not per lb. It was a com mon calculation that just double the rent had to bo paid away before anything could be taken out of the farm, and he thought the plains land had beenabused, everything had been taken out of it, and nothing put in. He thought a white crop, and then a green crop was a good rotation, according to the land, with plenty of red clover. He believed in red clover. It had a good tap root, and lasted well in the land. Put on sheep, and he was sure if they treated the land properly they would get good returns. He did.not agree with deep ploughing on light lands. It let in the drought too much, and he was astonished to see some of these light lands ploughed to a depth of nine inchp*. But it was a matter of opinion, and every man should back his judgment. He himself had ploughed some land deep, some shallow, and was waiting the result. The mail who paid the fiddler had a right to choose the tune, and they could experi ment on this ploughing question. They hoped soon to see the complaint of drought, to a very great extent at least, removed by the introduction of the much talked-of water supply for the plains, and when that was done it would give point to Mr. Silcock’a •, remarks. He was quite convinced that farming would pay at pre sent prices, but he would like to see oats just a little dearer. Mr. Jacobson said that in regard to Mr. Silcock’s remarks about American compe tition the difficulty was not in freights, but in the cost of loading, etc. The price of carrying grain from Ashburton ta Auck land was not much less than it would be to London, and the grain producing states in America had to pay as much per ton freights for their grain going to England, a 3 they had to pay from New Zealand to London.

Mr. Passmore said the freights were not so much the difficulty as the cost of labor. In America labor was cheaper than here, and the machinery was better there than here. In this colony if you offer a man 15s. as a rouse-about, he refused it, and wanted LI, preferring rather to take his swag as a sundowner.” Mr. Lewis thought Mr. Grigg had placed to* high a price upon the land. In America hand was far cheaper, too, and could be had in some parts at a dollar an acre.

In reply to a remark by Mr. Jameson, Mr. Silcock said he could plough, riding on the new gang plough, and driving three horses, Bix acres in eight hours. The gang plough left no ridges, like the ordinary plough, but turned everything down. He did not know that the gang plough was suitable for grain crops especially, but he favored it for grass and rape, for which it was as good as an ordinary ploughing and two harrow-

mgs. On the motion of Mr. Zouch, a vote of thanks was passed to Mr. Silcock for his paper. Mr. Passmore did not think the recep tion given to Mr. Silcock had been en couraging. =■ The meeting had not been so well attended as the others had been, and he thought but scant courtesy had been extended to Mr. Silcock. These papers and discussions could not fail to be bene ficial, and the farmers ought to attend them.

Mr. Gundry said that the papers and thp dipcusiops on them were published in the County newspapers, and were read by thp farmers in the whole district, who were fully grateful for the papers, even if they were not always able to attend the meetings. Mr. Silcock, in acknowledging the vote of thanks, moved that the meetings be held at seven in the evening, instead of in the afternoon, which was agreed to. THB CATTLE YARDS. Mr. Silcock was Borry to place his opinion against that of the County Engi neer and County Council, but on looking at the saleyards plans, he saw that the posts were to be of black pine and the rails of blue gum saplings. This was a mistake, as he was quite sure that in a few years the posts would be rotten, and the blue gum rails would not in that time bear the push of a bullock. He vras a native of New Zealand, and had had every opportunity for observing the timber pf the country, and spoke from actual ex perience whpp he said neither of these -woods lasted like fcotara. If anyone wanted to test the truth of this statement he had only tp walk through the bush, where he would never see a fallen pine tree that bore evidence of having lain any length of time, but he would see plenty of fallen totara well preserved and bearing evidence of having been lying for years. Mr. W. C. Walker, Chairman of the County Council, had not studied the specifications so piucji as the general plans. He was not aware that blue gums fprmgcl a part of the specifications. So

far as the rails went, he thought blue gums were only on the alternative plan, but he would see the Engineer on the subject, with a view to having the best timber used.

Mr. Passmore thought V.D.L. timber should be used instead of blue gum. Mr. Jameson —It will be for the sheep vards. " -Mr. Walker said that Carson s paint had been suggested to him as a good thing for coating, and on this subject, Mr. Passmore spoke highly of the Nelson hematite paint, which was re markably cheap, very durable, and spe cially suited for sncli work as the cattle yards. The Government had so far ap proved of this paint that they had adopted it for all their bridges, and other structures that were exposed to the weather. The hematite paint gave what it was applied to a coating of iron, and if mixed with varnish would take a gloss like any lead paint. After soma further remarks by Mr. Walker on the subject a vote of thanks was given to the Chairman and the meet ing adjourned.

THE STORY-TELLER.

THE DISRUPTION: A TALE OF TRYING TIMES.

[Continued. ]

She had made preparations for her nephew and his companion, on the sup position that the latter would be some fellow-student, or, still better, a licensed minister—a real minister of the Kirk of Scotland. The tea-table was set forth in the parlor, with a display of all her well hoarded china and silverplate, and a goodly supply of rich cakes, honey, and preserves. The little green-painted par lor, too, was unusually tidy, and every thing about the house was, to use her own phrase, “in wyse-liko order.” She her self—a full-bodied, ruddy-faced, masculine looking woman, apparently nigh to fifty years of age—was bedecked showily and with uncommon care. A world of lace and ribbons sui’rounded the ample screw curls of her coal-black hair, and her fingers were ornamented with a profusion of rings of all patterns but the plain broad hoop (most coveted of all), which she had long sighed for in vain. “Ay, and it’s true, then, that Jime3 has been thinkin’ less o’ his learning than the lasses ! ” thus ran the cogitations of Mistress Deborah Renshaw, after she heard the report of Robin Afleck. “ The Kirk has been getting less o’ his concern, I trow, than this upsettin’ cutty. And she’s bonnie, they say, and as prim as if butter wadna melt in her mooth. Bonnie on her beauty ! I’m thinking I wasna that ill fa’ured mysel’ ance in a day : but I ne’er got a young minister to forget his books forme.” Here the lady took a peep into her gilt-framed mirror, and could not help wondering that mankind— especially of the clerical profession, whose good opinion she had always cultivated — could have been so blind. A sigh escaped her, but it was not purely an expression of regret. There was a touch of anger in it, which portended rather a stormy re ception to poor James Duncanson. “ Had he keepit himsel’ free till he had a kirk o’ his ain—a manse, glebo, and stipend—l wad ne’er grudge a’ the siller I’ve spent on him.or might j 7 et need to spend ; for I wad be weel paid in the pleesure o’ seein’ him up the brae, a credit to a’ belanging till him, and maybe marrit, wha kens, into a family o’ real landed gentry. But wha’s to tak’ him by the hand noo, I wonder 1 Wha’s to gie him a presentation after he has engaged himsel’ to a penniless beauty ? Na, na, it’s no my well-saved pickle siller that’s to keep him up ony langer, to play the fule in sic a manner. I’ll let him find his ain weight if he’ll no hearken to reason, and he maun j ust try how far beauty will gang in makin’ a way for him in the worl’, if naething will servo him but he maun hae his fancy.” With these and similar reflections did Mistress Deborah occupy the time till the arrival of the young folks, whom she received with much ceremony and stateli ness, and well-feigned surprise. Miss Montgomery required no introduction, for she belonged to the neighborhood, and had some previous acquaintance with the mistress of Whinnyside. It had, indeed, been at a rustic party there the previous autumn, that she had first met James Duncanson. Tlie student received a cold and con strained welcome from his aunt, who was evidently bridling in her wrath for another occasion. To the young lady she was rather too polite to be cordial, but said nothing positively rude. She could not help, however, remarking, with more of a sneer than a smile, that she was not before aware that they were so intimate as to keep trysts with each other. “But,” rather tartly, “ I guess, Miss Montgomery, ye’re the only prize Jimes has ta’en this session.”

Agnes only blushed in reply to this remark, but James felt bound to vindicate his scholarship as well as his tender passion. The prize you speak of, aunt,” said lie, <c is indeed one I value far above all others ; but I have gained some prizes in the classes too, so you must not suppose I have been neglecting my studies. When my trunk comes home, I will show you as many books that have been awarded to me, as will prove that I have not been idle.” Mistress Deborah, however, waived the subject dryly by saying, “ Well, aweel, it may be sao, but I just think it’s impossible the heart ana hand can baith rin owre at ance. ”

James saw that a storm was brewing that might wreck his dearest hopes, and his heart sank within him at the prospect ; but he was thankful that no immediate outbreak took place to affront the gentle being whom he had rather inconsiderately exposed to the danger of having her feelings hurt. Agnes, however, sat under the mustering cloud without'being aware of its existence, or having the brightness of her radiant countenance for a moment dimmed by any passing suspicion. She received the overdone attentions of Deborah with such perfect simplicity and good faith as made her appear more angelic than ever in the eyes of her admirer.

In due time she took her departure, and Jame 3, in escorting her home, expressed his regret at his aunt’s w T ant of cordiality, but excused it on grounds which did not satisfy his own mind. i "'She has been put out o.f humour some way or other,” said he, “ but you must not think for a moment that her displeasure had any reference to you ; even if it had, however, you need not vex yourself, for it will

blow over.” This, he said without believing it himself, but rather to sound the feelings of Agnes, and to soothe her in case she really felt the treatment of his aunt.

“If sho was displeased, James,” said the artless girl, “ I did not observe it ; and if she was displeased with me, or with you on my account, I can only say I am very sorry. But though she should be ever so angry with us, I shall not vex myself if you can bear her anger, and continue unshaken in your love . to me.”

No words could fully reciprocate such an expression of confiding affection, and so felt Jamo3 Duncanson. He only answered in a language which lovers well understand, and which none but lovers are privileged to use. He saw her safely to her father’s house, and then turned with a heavy heart to meet the impending storm at Whinnyside.

CHAPTER 11.

This is no a hame for me, I’ll tarry here nae langer, THE WEE BIRD. What took place in the little parlour of Whinnyside after the return of James Duncanson has not been recorded, but may be quessed by the results. James retired to his bed-room, but not to sleep. After passing a night of feverish agitation, he wrote by the light of the first peep of morning a few lines, addressed to his aunt, of which the following is a copy : “Whinnyside, Saturday morning. “ April, 1842.

“Dear Aunt, —As it is impossible for me to submit to the condition you insisted on last night, I feel that it would be improper to remain longer dependent on your bounty. But do not, I beseech you, be so unjust as to suppose for one moment that I am forgetful of your good ness. No, my dear aunt ; though I can not sacrifice my freedom even to yon, I am not ungrateful. The education which you have afforded me tho means of acquir ing ff is, thanks to the kindness of Provi dence and you, sufficient to enable me to get through the world in a humble wry, and for more I care not. Please to excuse this abrupt leave-taking, as any further conversation between us at present would be painful to both. I have no other favour to ask, except that you would have the kindness to allow Robin to bring my luggage back to my old lodgings the first time he goes to Edinburgh with tlie cart. I remain, dear aunt, under a deep sense of my obligations to you, and with the most fervent prayer for j T our welfare, your grateful and affectionate nephew,

“ James Duncanson.”

This note James left on Iris dressing table ; and shoes in hand, at an early hour he stole down stairs, careful to make no noise lest his aunt should awaken, or any of the inmates of the house observe his departure. He reached the outer door without hearing or seeing any one astir, but immediately 011 getting out he found he had no chance of escaping observation. Right before him, in a green which lie could not avoid passing, was Jean Brown, the house servant, ti’ipping barefooted among the dewy grass, and busily engaged in bleaching clothes. James being on familiar terms with all the household, was immediately accosted by the light-hearted, eut-spoken girl.

THE ASHBURTON HERALD, TUESDAY; JULY 27, 1880.



Holloway’s Pills.—lmportant for the Delicate.—lt is difficult to determine which is the more trying to the human constitution—the damp, cold days of the autumn and winter,or the keen, dry, easterly winds of springs Throughout the seasons good health may be maintained by occasional doses of Holloway’s Pills, which purify the blood and act as whole some stimulants to the skin, stomach, liver, bowels, and kidneys. This celebrated medicine needs but a fair trial to convince the ailing and desponding that it will restore and cheer them without danger, pain, or inconvenience, as by a timely recourse to them the first erring func aion maybe reclaimed, suffering may be soared and life saved.—Advt.



Business Notices. LATEST STYLES FROM LONDON & PARIS. Craighead & Co., Merchant Tailors, TANCRED STREET, (Next Orr & Co.) PERFECT FIT GUARANTEED. 982a-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. rp HOM A S rjl AYL OR , BAKER, PASTRYCOOK, AND CON FECTIONER. ALL ARTICLES GUARANTEED TO BE OE THE BEST QUALITY. Soiree, Picnic, and Wedding Parties supplied on the shortest notice. HOT TEA, COFFEE & PIES -@ss. From 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Saturdays, 9 a.m. till 11 p.m. THOMAS TAYLOR, Ashburton Bakery. 492 c



Business Notices CONTINUATION OF THE Great Sale AT ORR AND CO.’S., W E Have made still further reduc tions in various lines of Goods, as we desire to clear out all our old Stock FOR GASH In preference to carrying it over to another season. Our motto is SMALL PROFITS AND QUICK BE.- TURNS, and we are glad to find the public ap preciate our efforts to servo them ; hence the EXTRAORDINARY GROWTH OF OUR BUSINESS since coming to Ash burton. Prices of Goods at Home are greatly advanced, hut we having purchased largely previously, our Customers will get the full benefit. Drapery. Lot of Japan Silks, at Is. per yard, worth 2s. 6d. Dress Goods, as low as 6d. per yard. Yvhnceys, at from sd. to 9d. Black Goods, at all prices. Stays, at 2s. to 7s. Gd. Wool Shawls, at 7s. Gd, to 12s. 6d. Flannel, heavy, at lOd. to Is. 3d. Colonial made Flannel, from Is. 2s. to Is. Gd. A Job Lot of Ladies’ Jackets. Collars and Cuffs, from Gd. per pair. Real Welsh Homespun, at Is. lOd. ; all wool. 25 Costumes, dark colors, at 20s. each. 1 Lot of Childrens’ Costumes, at 4s. to 7s. Gd., to clear out.



Millinery. 6 doz. Straw Hats, at 6d. each. 2,, ~ ~ at Is. ~ Trimmed Hats, at half usual prices. Trimmed Bonnets very low. Blankets, Etc. Bine Blankets, at 10s. Gd to 15s. Gd. Superior Blue Blankets at 17s. Gd. Kaiapoi Blankets, at 20s. Towels, at Gd. each. Turkish Towels, at Is. to Is. Gd. Boots. A few dozen Children’s Boots left, at Is. per pair. Boys’ Heavy Lace-ups—a Bargain —at 4s. Ladies’ Kid Boots, from ss. per pair. Gents’ Boots, at our usual low prices Clothing, Etc. Men’s Overcoats, from 355. to 555. Men’s Waterproof Coats, as low as Bs. Gd. Men’s Heavy and Leather Bound, from 16s. to 255. Men’s Suits, from 395. Gd. to G7s. Gd. Mens’ Tweed Pants, from 10s. Gd. to 15s. Gd. Men ’ Hats, at 4s. 9d., ss. Gd., to 7s. Gd. Carpets. A great variety of Brussels Carpets, at 2s. under usual prices. Best Tapestry Carpets, at 3s. Gd. Best Kidder. Carpets, very cheap. Felt Carpets, from 2s. Gd. to 3s. Gd. per yard. Floor Cloths, in great variety. Cocoannt Matting, all widths, very low. China Matting, unusually Cheap. Dressmaking. Dresses and Costumes made to order promptly. Prices moderate, and perfect fit guaranteed. OKR AM) CO. ASHBURTON AND RAKAIA.



Business Notices W. WHITE, OONPEOriONEE AND BAKER, SAUNDERS’ BUILDINGS, ASHBURTON, BEGS to announce that lie lias taken the business lately carried on by Edward Taylor, Baker, Ac., 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. 925c4-550c ■EVET'TTT pros. AND CO., CHEAP drapers, HAVELOCK STREET, ASHBURTON. E. B. and Co. are noy/ showing their 7 HITE R T\ R A P E R Y, AT D Comprising EVERY NOVELTY IN EACH DEPARTM ENT. NEW GOODS ARRIVING MONTHLY. 505 c DAVIS’S Cheap FURNITURE AND BEDDING MANUFACTORY, MOORE STREET, ASHBURTON. EVERY article Sold at Christchurch Prices and guaranteed best of material and workmanship. FUNERALS CHEAPLY & COMPLETELY FURNISHED W DAVIS, MOORE STREET, ASHBURTON. 529 c DON’T PASS THIS BY ! ! S' TOP before you give your next order for a Suit of Clothes. IF you want Style, Fit, and Quality, try the Undersigned. READ the following, then call and in spect the Goods. ( YARDS READY 500 TO CUT. 500 JUST ARRIVED—The best Stock of Winter Cloths to be got for money SUPERIOR in quality to anything ever yet shown in Ashburton. 70 SAMPLES TO SELECT FROM 70 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, Asc., A^c., Ac. THIS IS THE MAN FOR MY MONEY. u GO TO Wop u &• Between Post Office and Baldwin’s Central Hotel. TALL and inspect this Splendid Assort ment before you order. OTTO : Small Profits and Quick Returns. Terms —Cash. ITYLE and Finish second to none. f£l Is. Cash for a Pair CONOMY) of Trousers ) £3 15s. Cash for a Tweed f Suit. 780g-390c GLORIOUS NEWS. One Week More ! AND POSITIVELY THE LAST or THE MONSTER CARNIVAL, FANCY FAIR AND BAZAAR, IN FOWLER’S NEW BUILDINGS, Tcincred street. STOCK MUST BE DISPOSED OF. FURTHER GREAT REDUCTIONS. EVERY Purchaser will be presented with the NEW AND WONDERFUL ABORIGINAL PUZZLE. Tremendous Bargains. 614c-6g



Business Notices. CASH IN DEMAND AND CASH ON DEMAND AT T. R. HOBBES & GOMP’ YS ASHBURTON, A REAL GENUINE CASH 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 Co. deem it the most prudent Course under present circum stances to quickly clear 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, 3-|d. per yard to Is. 9d. Wide crisp Saxony Wincey, reduced from 10M. to 6fd.‘ A lot of Dress Stuffs reduced from Is. to 6fd. All Wool Serges, Cloaking, &c., reduced from Is. 9d. to Is. kl. French Merino, Russel Cords, Persian Cords, Alpaccas, Cobourgs, Baratheas, &c., &c., all reduced Rochdale Flannels (our own importing from the Manufacturers), reduced from Is. 6d to Is. -kl. per yard Grey Calicos, fine and heavy, reduced from ss. 6d. to 4s.' per dozen Super Wide Mexicans, reduced from 7Ad. 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. 7Ad. 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 2os. to 18s. lid. Colored Cotton Shirtings, reduced from 8|- to 5Ad. per yard Crimean Shirting, reduced from Is. 2d. to Is. Ad. 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 8A per yard



White Blankets reduced from 15s. to 11s. Gd. 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 B|cl. per pair CO dozen Plain, Striped, and Fancy Cotton and Merino, at and under cost price A splendid assortment of Millinery Hats, Bonnets, Feathers, Flowers, Ribbons, 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 6|d. Clothing. 85 Men’s Tweed Suits from 275. Gd. 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 ©r 50 pairs heavy Tweeds, original price, 10s. Gd. and 14s. Gd., all reduced tc 10s. 9d. per pair Men’s Strong Tweed Coats from 15s. 9d. Men’s Blue Diagonal fast-color, 205.; Trousers and Vests, 18s. Gd. Men’s heavy Beaver Munster Coats, worth 425.; reduced to 295. Gd. Boys’ and Youths’ Clothing equal bargains Men’s Heavy Colonial Wool Socks, re duced from 2s. to Is. Bd. 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, Ac.—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. Gd., 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, Crockery, Brushware, Glassware, Hard ware, and Cutler)*-. Horse-covers, best quality, 225. Gd. NOTICE. The whole stock clean, 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, Gundry & Co. ’* TO RUN HOLDERS, FARMERS, AND OTHERS. .f ESSES. EDMISTON, GUNDRY \j & CO. have ON SALE Farm & Station Stores, OF EVERY DESCRIPTION. GRASS A CLOVER SEEDS. AG RICULTUR AL 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 A 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. AUSTRALIAN 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. Bui rjlO LET FOR CROPPING, 150 Acres on the Walcanui Estate 200 „ FOR SALE OR TO LET, WITH A PURCHASING CLAUSE, 439 Acres, all fenced, and partly improved situated in Wakanui A compact Farm, all fenced, well-watered, and partly in English Grass. Improve ments consist of a comfortable Five-roomed Cottage, Stable, Stockyard, Ac., Ac. 266 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, Kcrmode 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, NE of those Newly Erected COT TAGES in Tailored 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 A DIXON have on Sale at their Office, East Street North,-- PROOFS OF DEBT FORMS, FORMS OF AFFIDAVIT. Also,—- FORMS OF TO LET and FOR sALE»