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ASHBURTON RETAIL LIST.

POST OFFICE NOTICES.

Mails close at the Ashburton Post Office, as follows : For Christchurch and North at io.2oja.in. 4.30 p.m., and 8 p.m., daily. For Chertsey at 10.20 a.m daily. For Rakaia at 10.20 a.m and 4.30 p.m daily. For Dunedin, Tinwald Winslow, Hinds, Coldstream, Rangitata, Orari, Winchester, -and Geraldine, at 10.20 a.m, daily. For Temuka. Tirnaru, and South at 10.20 a.m and 3.30 p.m daily. For Greenstreet, Ashburton Forks, Mount Somers, and Ashburton Gorge on Tuesdays and Fridays at 10.30 a.m For Ashton, Waterton, and Longbeach, at 3.15 p.rii. daily. For Wakanui and Seafield, on Mondays H and Thursdays, 7.30 p.m. W. St. G. Douglas, Postmaster.

The Ashburton Herald AND Borough and County Advertiser (With which is incorporated the "Evening Echo”). FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 1880.

Masonic. —A Lodge of Mark Masters, under the English Constitution, is shortly to be opened at Port Chalmers, while ap plication for the establishment of a District Grand Royal -Chapter Arch Chapter for Otago has been sent in.

Wesleyan Conference. —The Rev. W. Keall delivered an address in the Wesleyan Church last evening relative to the doings of the late Conference at Dunedin. There was a very fair attendance, and from the remarks of the rev. gentleman, we should assume that our Wesleyan friends are quite satisfied with the progress which their cause is making throughout this colony.

Inquest,—- An inquest was held at the Christchurch Hospital on Thursday after noon touching the death of William McMillan, who was recently admitted suffering from a wound in his throat, self inflicted. The jury returned a verdict in accordance with the medical testimony, that the deceased met His death from internal haemorrhage, accelerated by the injury to his throat. Costs of Court.- —-After hearing the cases at the R.M. Court to-day, his Wor ship announced that lie had determined to fix a scale of fees to be allowed to soli citors in civil cases, as no fixed rule had hitherto been adhered to. The rule for the future would he that the costs would be awarded pro rata on the amount of the judgment given and not the amount sued for, in the cases where plaintiffs were successful; and on the amount sued for where defendants obtained a judgment.

Masonic. — A meeting was held last evening at Mr. Gundry’s office for the purpose of forming a united Masonic choir, to assist Lodges generally in the district, and to carry out their ceremonies more effectively. The musical director, organist, secretary, treasurer, and librarian were appointed, and rules made for the general working of the society.

Opera Bouffe. —Lovers of good music will have an opportunity to-morrow of hearing some of the best operatic singers agoing. We are to have a visit from a company made up of real talent, the pro grammes showing the names of Mdlle Murielle (Mrs. Aikman Grey), a splendid soprano who made herself felt on her last appearance here with the Ogden troupe ; Mr. T. B. Browning, an excellent basso who was recently on the celebrated opera troupe of Martin Simonsen ; Mr. Crothers, the tenor of the - Riccardi company ; and Mr. T. B. Fisher the buffo baritone, the musical director being Mr. W. A. Juncker. The bill of fare is sufficiently rich, and the company ought to command p-ood patronage. Sunday Trading. —On Thursday a fruiterer in Christchurch named Henry Marks was had up before the R.M. for exposing fruit for sale on the Ist and Bth inst., those days being Sundays. The case was brought under an Act of the reign of Charles 11, entitled “An Act for the better observation of the Lord’s Day, com monly called Sunday. ” It was admitted that fruit had been exposed for sale as libelled, but it was contended in defence that the Act did not apply to the circum stances of the colony, seeing that no statute could be in force where no machin ery existed for carrying out its provisions. It was provided by this statute that the goods were liable to forfeiture, and the ex poser liable to be placed in the public stocks. There were no stocks in use in this colony, and they could only be estab lished by a “ Court Leete,” an obsolete institution. The case was adjourned, and judgment reserved. P atti. —Amongst the passengers by the San Francisco mail steamer City of New York, which arrived at Auckland on Tues day, was the famous songstress, Carlotti Patti, of whom the following particulars are given in “Men of the Time”: — “ Patti, Carlotta, sister of Adelina Patti, was for some time the leading vocalist in the United States. Her voice is described as 11 the highest soprano ever known,’ reaching to G sharp in alt. ; her powers of execution .are considered extraordinary, and her style is essentially Italian. Owing to a physical disability, she has refrained from exhibiting her powers on the stage, but has achieved great success at concerts. In 1871 she gave a series of concerts at Lima, in Peru. ”

“Black” Fishing. —A case of what poachers in the Old Country call “ black” fishing—that is, fishing during close time, has been heard at the Port Chalmers Magistrate’s Court, where Louis F. Drew, master of the schooner Awaroa, was charged on the information of the police with killing 319 seals between Dec. 1, 1879, and Feb. 4, 1880, during the time the animals were protected by statute. The offence took place at the Campbell Islands. The evidence having been heard, defendant urged that it had not been proved that he had killed even one seal. His Worship then committed defendant to take his trial at the next'sitting of the Supreme Court. Defendant- stated that he had left seven-men on the island who by the time this; case was decided might be dead. There was no person but him self who knew where to look for them, and he therefore asked for bail to be allowed. Bail was fixed, himself in L2OO, and two sureties iti LIOO each. Public Building Architecture.—A correspondent who had seen the new Court-house plans looked in upon us last night, and left a fierce article, from which we extract the following “ The archi tecture is of the usual New Zealand public buildings’ type, and I can find no better term to apply to it than the ‘ ‘ flat tened extinguisher style.” It has the merit of being uglier than the lonic, not so ornamental as the Corinthian, dearer than the Doric and perhaps equal to the sod hut era in point of beauty. The material of which it is to be built is— wood—notwithstanding that it was pointed out that bricks could be utilised here for such buildings at almost as cheap a rate as timber. But as the Government architects have a lot of stock plans of wooden buildings on hand, and very few brick ones, it is easier to take tracings off old plans than to make new ones, and brick is a material of which colonial Government architects seem to have an abhorrence, as new plans would have had to be made out. I think a pro test should be forwarded on this matter. Moreover, I decidedly object to th§ “squat” looking appearance of the build ing. Our County Council offices are bad enough, but the abortion proposed to be built to dispense justice in, will, if a stranger wishes to find it, require the erection of a tower or- flag station to en able him to discover the habitat on court days of the Bench and Bar.”

A Help to the Coal Trade.—A gentleman recently, arrived from London, and who is travelling through the colonies on a pleasure trip, informs us (says the “ Otago Daily Times) that his firm who are engaged in the coal trade, have two steamers running, between London and Sunderland, and has given us the following particulars, which will be interesting to those desirous of developing the West Coast coal trade. These steamers carry a cargo of about 750 tons of coal, besides the contents of their bunkers. They occupy about 36 hours in doing the journey of 300 miles. One of them has made 52 round voyages in the year ; and at 4s. 9d. per ton freight, has cleared L 2500 over and above running expenses, but not in cluding depreciation. They draw 14 to 15 feet of water, and have accommodation provided for 250 tons of water ballast for the return trip. They have hatchways with very high combings running the entire length of the ship, and shoots for distributing the coal in the bunkers. The result is that no trimming whatever with the shovel is required. As the coal is put in from staiths it distributes itself in the hold without any labor being required —a very important point. We understand that such a vessel could be delivered in the colony at a cost (including first-class outfit) of about L 15,000, and we cannot help thinking that the time is coming when it would pay to put one on to run between West Coast ports and Welling ton, Lyttelton, and Dunedin —of course one adapted by tonnage, draught of water, &c., to the trade.

TELEGRAPHIC.

TO-DAY’S CABLEGRAMS.

LATEST FROM EUROPE {Renter's Tclegi a ms.) The Cape. London, Feb. 11. Latest intelligence from the Cape of Good Hope states that the House of Assembly has been prorogued. The Colo nial Secretary announced that it is the intention of Government to introduce a series of resolutions with a view to the confederation of the whole of the South African colonies. Persia and Russia. February 12. The “ Journal do St. Petersburg” con tradicts the statement that Persia has been realeased from her treaty obligation to occupy Herat, and declares in positive terms that if Persia rejects the friendship of Russia for that of England she does so at her peril. The statement obtains cur rency that Russia will further increase the strength of her fleet in the Pacific. (Av.e Special.) The Bell-Coleman Experiments. London. Feb. 12. The “ Pall Mall'Gazette” congratulates Australia on the success of the Strathleven experiment, which relieves England from dependence for food supplies upon foreign countries, but making additional competi tion for the English farmois. The same journal has a eulogistic article on Duffy, whom it holds up as a pattern to his fellow countrymen.

TO-DAYS TELEGRAMS.

! N TERPROV I NO! AL. Sir George Grey. Auckland, Feb. 13. Sir George Grey, when invited to attend a Masonic ceremony at the Thames, said it was so long since he attended a Masonic Lodge he had almost forgotten all about freemasonry. He also received an invitation from Tulcukino to talk over the Thames difficulties, but Sir Geoi’ge advised him to meet the wishes of the Government. A Record of the War. Mr. Gudgeon’s second volume on the war, narrating the doings of the Imperial Forces, will shortly be issued. Gough not to visit the Colonies. A letter received by Mr. John Lamb, a prominent temperance man here, from Mr. John Rac, of the English temperance league, says there is not much prospect of Mr. J. B. Gough coming to the antipodes, his health not being good ; but if he recovers, he will revisit England. In Quarantine. The passengers by the British Empire organise themselves by the appointment of constables. They relieve the monotony of their lives by rabbit shooting, picnics, and games. The S seeders. Graham. stown, Feb. 13. Sir George Grey lias been requested to call a meeting of the Auckland members of the House, and representations have been made by Messrs. Swanson, Hurst, and the other seceders to join the party again. There is a disposition not to receive them. Drowned. The child of a native chief at Parawai, aged 3 years, was drowned while playing beside the creek. A native in a rude man ner tried to restore it, but failed. A tangi is now holding. A Hint to Bakers. Tließ.M. ruled in Court to-day that bakers suing for bread should state the weight and not the number of loaves. A Maori Trick- Hawef.a, Feb. 13. The telegraph wire was cut near the Mahi stream on the Waimate plains yes terday evening. The natives are engaged digging potatoes near the spot. Although it is reported the potatoes are notripe, they commenced digging them yesterday, and arc suspected of having cut the wire. Not on the Articles. Wellington, Feb. 13. At the Police Court to-day Captain Dempsey, of the schooner Darcj r Pratt, was summoned by the Collector of Cus toms for carrying seamen who were not on the articles. Being a first offence he was fined 10s. and costs. The Diggings—Lucky Chinamen. Dunedin, Feb. 13. Some Chinese working at Macetown have obtained pots weighing 51bs. of gold. Water is very scarce in the Cromwell district, and mining is almost at a stand still. Arthur Sketchley at Invercargill. Invei;cargill, Feb. 13. Arthur Sketch! ey’s (Mrs. Brown) tw’O entertainments here, were a great success. He was intensely amusing. . Strong Language. The Secretary to the Bluff Harbor Board, in a letter to the morning paper's says, regarding Mr. Livingstone, the Pro vincial Auditor, who recently reported on in's accounts, that'Mr. Livingstone either cannot write the Queen’s English or he is an awful perverter of the truth. He com pares Air. Livingstone unfavorably with Mr. APCulloch, the local auditor, and Mr. Ollivier, the Canterbury auditor. Scarcity of Water. A scarcity of water, consequent on the long continued dry weather, is severely felt.

Uncle Tom’s Cabin.—Harriet Beecher Stowe has made a great deal of money out of her story “Uncle Tom’s Cabin,” but not a cent from its adaptation for dramatic purposes, although no modern play lias been voted a greater number of times. The Rev. Thomas North, a Chicago clergy man, is about (says the “ New York Sun’ ) to start out with a company which will perform the piece exclusively in halls and churches, but never in a theatre. He wrote to Mrs. Stowe on the subject, and she replied as follows:—“I am in sym pathy with the plan you propose, judging that, if you present it in churches, or rooms otherwise consecrated to religious thought, you will avoid all accessories that would be undesirable.”

NATIVE AFFAIRS.

Wellington telegrams of Thursday’s date say _ The Government have received no news of any importance regarding native affairs.

I’he Royal Commission has been formally opened at Hawera. Another camp, in advance of the former one, lias been selected for the Armed Con stabulary on the Waimate Plains. The site of the new camp is on the banks of .Kaupokonuirivcr, about nine miles beyond the Waingororo and fourteen miles from Hawera. The locality is described as a most suitable one for the object in view, being excellently adapted for campaign purposes. The Constabulary continue in good health, and are making capital pro gress v ith the road formation. There is a strong body of men now* available to make a beginning from the Stoney river end as soon as this shall be deemed advis alx e.

Private news from Parihalca points entirely to a peaceful result of Tito Kowaru’s visit to Te Whiti, it being reported that the latter has reiterated his orders that nobody shall interfere between the Government and himself, and that he has declared his perfect ability, whenever he shall think fit, to settle the whole ques tion favorably to Lis views by supernatural powers.

From Wanganui the following has been received, also dated Thursday :

It is reported iu town that Air. Barkley, a Government surveyor engaged on the Puketotara block, has been turned off by a party of armed natives. The land in question is up the Wanganui river. The natives, it is said, took possession of the survey camp, and insisted upon the sur veyors leaving. Another report reached town by the mail carrier between Fordell and Alurumotu that shots have been ex changed between hostile natives at Aluru motu, and that pahs have been formed. It was not known if anyone was injured.

RESIDENT MAGISTRATE’S COURT.

ASHBURTON— Friday, Feb. 13.

(Before Mr. F. Guinness, R.AI.) DRUNK AND DISORDERLY.

Henry Lake was fined 20s. or 48 hours’ imprisonment for being drunk and dis orderly. John Broad admitted the same offence, and was fined 10s. and costs.

James Robinson, charged with being drunk and disorderly and using obscene language, pleaded guilty to the first por tion of the charge, but was not aware of having used bad language. Sergeant Pratt proved the offence. Robinson was then charged with obstructing the police, and the former witness said that after taking prisoner in charge, he was violent and struck witness, and assistance had to be obtained to convey prisoner to the lock-up. Constable Maroney deponed that prisoner was very violent, and used very bad language. For being drunk Robin son was fined 20s. ; for using obscene lan guage he would have to pay 40s. ; and for obstructing the police, he would be sent to gaol for one month, as this offence was a serious one and must be put a stop to. Charles James Holmes, drunk and dis orderly, admitted the offence, but pleaded not having seen a pub for six months. He was fined 10s. civil cases. Tisch v. Hussey.—Air. O’Reilly for de fendant. . In o appearance for , plaintiff. Mr. O’Reilly applied for costs. Air. Tisch appeared before the costs were made up, and the case was reinstated and ordered to staud over. Longbeach Road Board v. A'PQuilkin. —Claim L 7 10s. 2d. The amount was paid into Court. Tisch v. Hussey.—Claim Ll 5. Plain tiff deponed the debt was for services of the horse Sir William Wallace, and plain tiff had bought the debts of tlie owner of the horse, and "lie sale note was in the court. The agreement was produced, and Mr. O’Reilly objected to it as being value less. The Conveyancing Act was quoted, showing that all such sales should be made by a deed. The plaintiff was nonsuited, with costs L 4 4s.

Longbeach Road Board v. W. White. -- Claim 35., for rates due. Air. O’Reilly, for defendant, took an objection to the particulars, which were not specified suffi ciently, the summons describing the par ticulars as being contained in another document. Air. Cuthbert, collector for the Board, said that similar cases were frequently before the Christchurch Court, and judgment was invariably given for the local bodies. The R. AL said that probably such a contention had not been raised there, and it was only proper that a ratepayer should know for what he was paying. Judgment was for defendant, with costs. THE GARDINER HORSE CASE. James Gardiner was charged on three informations with larceny of three horses,, the property of Alicliael Higgins. Ser geant Pratt said the police knew nothing pf the case beyond the informations, and would ask for a remand. Mr. O’Reilly appeared for the accused. The Sergeant said accused Was only arrested that morning, and he would ask for a remand till Saturday. Air. O’Reilly applied for bail, as it was known that no case existed against prisoner. Air. Hugo Friedlander said the horses belonged to him, and he would give security for the production of the horses if required. His Worship granted Air. Friedlander’s application for the custody. Bail was allowed for Air. Gardiner, him r self in L2OO, and two sureties of LIOO. The Court then adjourned.

RAKAIA. —Thursday, Feb. 12.

(Before Mr. F. Guinness, R, M. ) WIND.OW SMASHING. Hartnell v. Barnard.—Mr. Purnell for defendant. Defendant -was charged with malicious injury to property at Chertsey, Benjamin White sworn—Was manager at Cliertsey fqr Mr. Hartnell, of Rakaia. Was not sure whether the occurrence took place on Christmas eve or New Year’s eve, Saw defendant throw a stone through the window of Mr. Hartnell’s bakehouse at Chertsey. Saw him throw another stone, He brpke the window each time he thpew. I followed defendant to his door. I asked him whether he knew that he had broken the window. He turned and struck me several times. I lodged information with the police during the day.

By Air. Purnell—There are two windows in the bakehouse—one above, and the other below. It was the lower one that the defendant broke. The sash was'closed. The window is above the bench some two or three feet. Several men were standing outside. Defendant was among them. Could not recognise the others. I never had words with defendant before. I "was not trying to force open defendant’s door when he struck me.

Frances White, sworn, said—l am wife of last witness. Saw defendant throw stones at the window of the bakehouse and break the glass. Saw him run away. My husband followed him. By the Bench—l was standing just be hind my husband. The window was dirty, but I could see through it. It was day light. By Mr. Purnell—The window is directly opposite the door where I was standing. I got up through hearing the noise out side. Noticed the time by the clock, it was 4 a.m. ' : r*r Alexander Capill, sworn I live at Chertsey. Air. Purnell here asked his Worship to caution witness not to answer any ques tions which may criminate himself. His Worship said that after hearing the evidence which had been given, he would dismiss the case as it stood, and instruct the police to lay an information, as it appeared that there had been most dis orderly conduct going on at Chertsey at the time in question. ILLEGAL “CROSSING.” Police v. Edward Lake. . Accused pleaded not guilty to a charge of driving five horses across the railway line at Ralcaia. After hearing evidence, the ease w r as dismissed. A ROW ABOUT AN EGG. Ready v. O’Keefe.—Air. Ireland for plaintiff, Air. Purnell for defendant. This was a case of alleged assault. It appeared that plaintiff’s hen laid an egg in the fence dividing both parties’ garden, and both parties claimed the egg. Mary Ready obtained possession of the egg, and Mrs. O’Keeffe endeavored to recover it. Ready caught hold of O’Keefe’s hair, and O’Keefe bit Ready’s hand—lienee the action. There was a cross-action brought by O’Keefe against Ready for assault. As the evidence was the same in both cases, his Worship gave judgment on both, censuring all the parties. He was shocked to hear that girls of the age and size of two of the witnesses should be able to make use of such language as was im puted to them, and lie was just as much shocked to hear a ■woman stand up in the court and repeat the expressions.. Both parties would be bound over to keep the peace for six months, each to find sureties of L2O. CIVIL CASES. W. Doherty v. J. Andrews.—Claim, L 7 14s. 4d. Judgment for amount claimed and costs. W. Hartnell v. Johnson.—Claim, L 23 Gs. lid. J udgment for amount claimed and costs. Stephens v. Welsh. Case adjourned on application of defendant’s solicitor. Wauchop and Cameron v. A. Alason.— Plaintiff nonsuited with costs. W. Doherty v. A. Withel.—Claim, L 3 2s. 3d. Judgment for plaintiff with costs. r A SCHOOL BILL. P. Laurie v. W. Byrne.—Air. Ireland for plaintiff ; Air. Purnell for defendant. Plaintiff sued defendant for the value of timber and wire used in a contract for repairs to fences and gates for the South Rakaia School Committee.

John Alann, called, said he was chair man of the South Rakaia School Com mittee for the year 1878. Defendant tendered for the work to be done. His. tender was accepted. Did not remember whether the tender was for labor only or for labor and material. T. A. Winter, sworn, said he .was secretary to the Committee some part of that year. Thought that a written tender was sent in.

J. N. Sharp, sworn, said he was a member of the Committee for 1878. Messrs. Winter, Mann, and himself were a sub-Committee to see the work carried out. Never saw any written tender. Believed the tender of Byrne was for labor and mai erial. Thought the amount of the tender was sufficient to cover both and leave a good profit. By Mr. Purnell—The reason why Laurie’s bill was not paid was because the Committee was not liable. Never sanc tioned Byrne’s ordering goods on account of the Committee. Am in the same bush ness as Byrne. Arn not tho moving spirit in the refusal of the Committee to pajr Laurie’s bill. Wm. Byrne, sworn, said—l am a con tractor. I put in a written tender for work to be done for the South Rakaia School Committee in 1878. It was for making and repairing gates, and repairs to fences. My tender was distinctly marked for labor only. Did not keep a copy of my tender. I asked Mr. Winter where I should get the stuff. He said go to Laurie’s. I had never had goods from Laurie before. lalways deal at Montgomery and Co’s. I asked Mr. Winter whether I should require an order. He said no. I had some of the material left, J left (t on school premises. The reason why I did not take if away was that I knew it was not my property. Never received a bill for the goods till I got the summons. Mr. Smith called me in about two months and ago asked what about that school bill. I told him the committee must pay the bill. I gave him the names of the the members of the committee. .He saicl he would write to them about it. His Worship called for the books of the committee when no records of the transaction could be found, There was a resolution to the effect that work be done, but there was no date to the minutes, the books appearing to have been kept very irregi\larly. After argument o,n both sides liis, Worship de cided to nonsuit the plaintiff with . costs. Mr. Sharp applied for-his expenses, which were granted. The Court then adjourned to Thursday, March 11.

Friday, February 13, 1880.1

THE ASHBURTON HERALD.



Butter, inferior to best $ lb s. I d. 0 to s. 0 d. 6 Eggs, $ dozen I 4 to I 6 Cheese, prime quality, $ lb 0 8 to I 0 Bacon, prime smoked, l? lb 0 10 to I 0 Hams in cloth, $ lb I 0 to I 4 Flour in bags, ioolb 14 6 to 0 0 Oatmeal, V? 251b 6 0 to 0 0 Lard, $ lb - 0 9 to 0 0



New Advertisements. NOTICE. have to request a prompt settle ment of a Large nuriiber of over due and long standing accounts, otherwise legal proceedings will he taken to recover same. WEEKS & DIXON. “ Herald and Guardian ” office, Feh. 10th, 1880. WHEAT FREIGHT TO THE UNITED KINGDOM. THE undersigned, having completed their charters * for the ensuing grain season, will regularly despatch first class iron ships to various ports in the United Kingdom. London direct. A port of call in the U. Kingd’m for ordr’s A direct port in U Kingd’m A port of call in the U. Kingd’m Q Mar. 15 In all March In all .March To fol low



Several other equally high class ii*on vessels are also chartered, and will follow. For freight, apply to P. CUNNINGHAM & CO. ; Or to ROYSE, STEAD, & CO., 488g* Christchurch. ENGLISH WHEAT SHIPMENTS. THE Undersigned are prepared to ship wheat to London or any other Port in the United Kingdom for farmers or others, making liberal CASH ADVANCES against same on favorable terms. Farmers placing their Wheat in our hands for shipment can rely upon receiving PROMPT ACCOUNT SALES. Intending shippers wishing to avail themselves of the present opportunity of testing the London and other English wheat markets, are recommended to make IMMEDIATE APPLICATION for space. ROYSE, STEAD, & CO., 489g* Christchurch. LABOR MARKET. REGISTRY OFFICE FOR MASTERS AND SERVANTS, AT THE ‘ EVENING HERALD” OFFICE. T7IARMERS REQUIRING -HANDS T can engage men through the “ Evening Herald ” Registry for 1/- each, prepaid. LABORERS REQUIRING SITU A TIONS can engage through the “ Herald ” Registry Office by paying 1/-. SERVANTS REQUIRING SITUA TIONS can get them by applying at the “Herald” Registry Office, and paying ... . ■ ENGAGEMENTS will be POSTED UP every day at 12 noon and 4 p.m., by numbers given to the applicants, who will learn the address on enquiring. SPECIAL or URGENT WANTS will be inserted in the “Evening Herald ” in the registry column on payment of Six pence additional in advance, for each issue. Further Particulars on application at the “EVENING HERALD” REGISTRY OFFICE. SAUNDERS’ BUILDINGS, EAST ST., ASHBURTON. TTTANTED, those in search of employ- W ment, to call and either enter then names at Herald Registry Office, on pay ment of Is.



New Advertisements. POSITIVELY ONE NIGHT ONLY. Town hall, ashburton. SATURDAY, 14th FEBRUARY. ENGLISH OPERA BOUFFE AND COMEDY COMPANY. Acknowledged by the Press to be the most complete Company travelling. PROGRAMME ROSE OF AUVERGNE, SCENES FROM MARITANA, MUSICAL MELANGE AND SOLDIER’S RETURN. Prices : Reserved seats, numbered, 4s ; Back seats, 2s. ROARING FUN. FITS of LAUGHTER. HAL GRAY, 52c-502g Advance Agent. £1 REWARD. T OST—A dark GELDING, 6 years I J old, 2 white spots on each side of saddle ; white star on forehead, mark like P.R. on rump. Any person returning same, or giving information leading to its recovery, will receive above reward. 51c 501 a A. THIELE. TWO POUNDS REWARD. LOST —One Grey Cob MARE, one Chestnut Heavy Draught do. Have been traced from Rakaia fifteen miles towards Ashburton. The finder will receive oue pound reward per head on bringing them to Mutch and MBvenzie, Ashburton. JOHN FRASER. 38c Tinwald. £1 REWARD. LOST, from Mr. Hay T. Smith’s Farm, on Monday night, One Dark Chest nut DRAUGHT GELDING. Branded like Jon near shoulder. Also, One Light Brown DRAUGHT GELDING. No visible brand. Hind feet white. The above reward will be paid to any person restoring to Mr. Hay T. Smith, opposite Saunders’ Mill. 10th February, 1880 55c —405 a V. R, COURT HOUSE, ASHBURTON. Public Works Office, Christchurch, February 10th, 1880. I'fIENDERS are invited for the Erection fl of a Court House at Ashburton. General conditions, specifications and drawings may be seen at the Public Works Office, Christchurch, and Post Office, Ashburton. Tenders addressed to the Hon. the Minister for Public Works, and marked outside “ Tender for Court House, Ash burton,” will be received at this office up to noon on TUESDAY, March 2nd, ISBO. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. By command, A. D. AUSTIN, District Engineer, P. W. 53c-503g



URE MALT VINEGAR ON SALE. 2s. Gd. Per Gallon. WOOD & CO., These sums are ready for immediate investment, on approved Freehold securi ties at current rates. Apply to THOMAS & BRUGES, Solicitors, 13c CHRISTCHURCH. FOR SALE. rjIHE undersigned have on SALE 1 Second-Hand, MCCORMICK’S REA PER and BINDER (new this year). 1 Second-Hand, WOOD’S REAPER and BINDER. 1 Second-Hand, SAMUELSON. POYNTZ & CO., 32c Ashburton. WAKANUI ROAD BOARD. RATE NOTICE. THE Rate for 1879-80 will be COL LECTED FORTHWITH and not in April as previously notified, and all over due rates for 1878-9 will be sued for at once. Rates to be paid at my residence, Great South Road, next the Gasworks. JAMES WILKIE, 477g-34c Collector. Ashburton horticultural society. President—E. G. Wright, Esq., M.H.R. Vice-Presidents —J. E. Trevor, John Grigg, W. C. Walker, and Alfred Saunders, Esqs. Committee —Messrs. 11. C. Jacobson, W. H. Collins, G. Smith, J. G. Anstee, J. Sealey W. T. s Davidson, J. Orr, H. W. Charlton, J. Sim monds, J. R. Chapman, T. Sealey, J. Coutts. Treasurer —F. Sliury, Esq. Secretary—Stephen E. Poyntz. The First Show of the Society will be held on SATURDAY, MARCH 6th, At the TOWN HALL. Admission up to 1 p.m. 2s 6d. ~ After 1 p.m. Is. Competition for prizes open to the Public. N.B.—lt is particularly requested that all those who have articles suitable for competition, or exhibition only, will bring them forward, in order to make this, the first show, a success. Notice for space must be forwarded to the Secretary on or before March 3rd. Any information with respect to entries, &c., may be obtained from the under signed. STEPHEN E. POYNTZ, 474 g 33c ,■ . , ' Secretary.



New Advertisements. NOTICE. I will not bo responsible for any DEBTS contracted by my wife after date, she having left my home of her own will. T. P. GLEE SON, Hinds River, Feb. 12, 1880. 504g-54c ASHBURTON BOROUGH COUNCIL. TVTOTICE is hereby given that Mr. Charles Braddell, Town Clerk, has been gazetted Registrar of Dogs for the Borough of Ashburton. All dogs must be Registered .at once, or proceedings will be taken against the owners. Signed HUGO FRIEDLANDER, Mayor. Ashburton Borough Council Chambers, loth February, 18S0. 29—58c —508 g DISTRESS IN IRELAND. 1 MEETING of the COMMITTEE A. will be held in the Borough Council Chamber’s, on MONDAY next, the 16th inst., at 7 p.m. By Order, CHARLES BRADDELL, Secretary of Committee. Ashburton, 13tlr February, 1880. 28—56c —50Gg ASHBURTON BOROUGH COUNCIL. INSPECTOR OF NUISANCES. Notice is hereby given that at a meeting of the Ashburton Borough Council held on the 9th day of February, 1880, Mr. WILLIAM BROWN was AP POINTED Inspector of Nuisances for the Borough of Ashburton. CHARLES BRADDELL, Town Clerk. Borough Council’s Offices, 12th February, 1880. 27—57c—507 g ASHBURTON CALEDONIAN SOCIETY. mHE ANNUAL GENERAL MEET -1 ING will be held at Quill’s Hotel, on FRIDAY, 20th February, inst., at 8 o’clock, p.m. Business — To receive Annual Report; Election of Directors and Officers for en suing year. All members requested to attend. J. E. HYDE HARRIS, 47c-499g Hon. Secretary. WANTED IMMEDIATELY A BED-ROOM and SITTING ROOM, with or without Board and atten dance, for a gentleman. Apply to office of C. Percy Cox, East street. 491g-48c NEW TAILORING ESTABLISH MENT. CRAIGHEAD & Co., MERCHANT TAILORS, HAVE opened those premises situated in Tancred street adjoining Messrs. Orr and Co’s General Store. A SPLENDID ASSORTMENT OF TWEEDS, FANCY GOODS, &c., &e., JUST ARRIVED. Mr. Craighead’s experience as Head Cutter in connection with First Class Tailoring Establishments in Edinburgh and San Francisco has extended over a period of ten years, and from the immense success Which has always attended his efforts to please, lie is prepared to guarantee a perfect fit in every case. TANCRED STREET, (Next Orr and Ox’s.) CRAIGHEAD & CO. 982 a NOTICE TO ADVERTISERS. All orders for insertion of advertise ments must be written legibly on the face of the advertisement. When no order is given the advertisement will be inserted until countermanded, and charged accord ingly. Orders to withdraw or replace advertisements must be sent in in writing not later than 9 a.m. each day. All notices of Births, Marriages, or Deaths must be accompanied by the sig nature of the sender, as a guarantee of good faith. All advertisements and business letters to be addressed The Manager ; literary communications should be addressed to The Editor.



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