MAIL NOTICES.

IVTaila close at the Ashburton Post Office, as follows : For Christchurch and North at 5.30 a. m. 10 a.m., and 5 p.m., daily. For Chertsey Rakaia. &c., at 10 a.m. aA 6 p.m. daily. : hi i For Dunedin, Tinwald, Winslow, Hinds, Coldstream, Rangitata, Orari, Winchester, and Geraldine, at 10 a.m. daily. For Temuka, Timaru, and South at 6 a.m. and 10 a.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 4.30 p.m. daily. For Wakanui, Elgin, and Seafield, on Tuesdays and Fridays, at 6 a.m.

Mails arrive at the Ashburton Post Office— From Christchurch at 10.25 a.m., 4.35 p.m., and 7.50 p.m. ; From * Chertsey, Rakaia, &c. at 10.25 a.m., daily. ' ; From' Dunedin and intermediate places at 5.35 p.m. daily. From Temuka and Timaru at 10.15 a.m. and 5.35. p. mi daily. From Greenstreet, Ashburton Forks, Mount Somers, and Ashburton Gorge, on Wednesdays and Saturdays at 3 p.m. From Ashton, Waterton, and Long beach at 10 ai m. daily. From Wakanui, Elgin, and Seafield on Tuesdays and Fridays at 2.30 p. m.

W. St. G. Douglas, > , Postmaster.

The Ashburton Herald. AND Borough and County Advertiser With which is incorporated the “Evening Echo”). MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 1880. The Scarcity of Work.

To say that there is a scarcity of work is not to be guilty of making a discovery. The colony has been, so to speak, kept with the cry of the unemployed for months. Some people have set down that cry-as having “ nothing in it,” that there is plenty to do for those who wish to seek for it, and do it when they find it ; others have been cruel enough to attribute a “ loafing ” motive to all who have helped to raise the unemployed’s cry ; but. all thoughtful men recognised the position, and prepared themselves to give what help they could. Government, too, put out their hands to help the unemployed, and found them work that at least would pro yide bread. Recent events throughout all the colony;, but especially in Y/hling ton, have brought home to those who are sceptical of the real state of affairs, the fact that there must be something radically wrong. The unemployed who hold meet ings and raise agitations are a class of men who must remain in’ the colony, for the simple reason that they do not possess the means to remove. But there is another class who have not reached their bottom dollar—respectable tradesmen with a nest-egg in the bank —but do not care to live in the hand-to-mouth way the straightness of the times compel them. Hundreds of this class of' men are now emigrating to the adjacent colonies, and in Wellington the exodus has become, so marked that the newspapers are getting alarmed, and are urging the taking of immediate steps to stop the efflux of people. The going away of the men who are now taking wing is a contingency the colony is scarcely prepared for, though it was scarcely unexpected. The truth is New Zealand, for the stage of develop ment its resources have as yet reached, is over-populated ■ with tradesmen, and only the speedy development of industries can keep such men in the colony. Perhaps the removal of skilled workmen may tend to quicken the movements of those who are now agitating the establishment of colonial industries.

The Borough Council. The new Council meets to-night. Sanitary Reform.— A deputation of residents in the upper part of the town will wait upon the Borough Council to night, to urge the taking of immediate action regarding the improvement of Gox, Peter, and Willes streets, the [defective drainage of which is now becoming in its consequences a source of great alarm.

Four and Twopence. —The Auckland unemployed won’t break stones at 4s. 2d. per yard. Times must be looking better. A New Town Hall. —A now Town Hall to accommodate 500 persons is to be built at Sydenham. ■ . Joe Emmett.-— Joe Emmett (“.Fritz”) has gone so far to.the bad with drink that it has been found necessary to send him for a time to an asylum for inebriates.

■ Healthy ■ Sign. —The Dunedin Star says traffic'on the Otago railways is largely increasing, and mentions one day last week on which TOO waggons with native produce of all kinds arrived at Dunedin from the South.

Sticking Out. —We learn from a Wel lington correspondent that the officers in one branch, at least, of the Civil Service refused to take their cheques on the first of the month, in consequence of their un willingness to be subjected to the inevit able te'ii per centTreductiqh. Meanwhile, the men continue work, and on the return of the Minister to Wellington under whose control the department is, a deputation is to wait on him and make such representa tions as it is thought will put them on the same rate of pay as heretofore.

A Claim Dug up from the Past. —A claimant lias arisen to a number of valuable sections in Hastings street, Napier, in the person of the Hon. P. S. Solomon, the lately appointed Acting. Attorney'General for Fiji. It appears that years ago Mr. Solomon, who was afterwards practising as a solicitor at Sydney, bought, those sections, and;gave ; j)Qwpr.. v qf- attorney to Mr. Charles Davis'teraetf for 'him, but it is alleged that the power of attorney gave no authority to sell. Mr. Davis did sell the sections, and they subsequently passed through many hands, and are now in pos session of Mrs Adamson, Messrs. Ryes, J. Monteith, H. Monteith, G. Williams, and G. Scott. The Bank of New Zealand is acting for Mr. Sploiiihn, ancl Mr. Las celles has been .instructed to take proceed ings to recover the property.

Reef Hunting in the North. —"ome time ago a prospector named Moss came .into Palmerston North with glowing accounts of a reef he had discovered. The townspeople selected an ..experienced pros pector to go out and verify Moss’s state ments. The town’s representative was a man named Henderson, who had a lifelong experience in California, Australia, and New Zealand. . He. has now returned from his excursion ■ and .' reports .-that the reef said to be discovered by Moss is a hoax. Henderson, however, picked up in a gully large lumps of rich quartz, with gold plainly discsrnable all through. Although no definite reef has . been . discovered there is no doubt that gold i'3 in the vicinity. Several parties have left town to try their luck prospecting. Mr. ■' Henderson says that the whole featnres of the country warrant the asumption that gold will be found all through the ranges.

The Oxford Cement.— Samples of Messrs. Ingram and- White’s cement, made from the Oxford chalk are now in Christchurch, and are spoken of highly by practical men The/ Rress,says It is in tended ■ to subject the cement to an analysis, and practically test it against the celebrated Portland cement, all the good qualities of which-j are. claimed for the colonial article. The weight of the latter is llSlbs. to the bushel, as against llOlbs. to. the bushel of Portland cement. The test .is anxiously looked , forward to by those in favhr of fostering lodalmdustfies, and as the area of chalk and bine clay in the vicinity of the works at Oxford is practically limitless, and as the cement can be sold cheaper than the imported article, the hope may be reasonably expressed that the time is not far distant when the money expended orUt'he great staple of the building trade will be retained in New Zealand. Sunday School (Anniversary. Ser vices in connection with the third anni versary of the Cameron street Wesleyan Sunday School were held yesterday. The Rev. Edward Bea(, of Dunedin, at the request' of the teachers’ -of ' the school, preached both morning and evening, aucl in the afternoon gave an address to the children, their parents, and teachers. In the latter service Mr. Best showed that lie possessed the rare ability of engaging the attention of- yqung folks, and keeping them interested for a . lengthened time. The services were on each occasion well attended, the congregation in the evening being unusually large... The children .of the Sunday school, who have been under training for some weeks, rendered suitable melodies at each service, and the very creditable Ahaiiner, in- .. which . they sang secured for thfem the highest commenda tion, and equal praise to the church choir-master, who had the children in hand for the occasion. The collection for the day amounted to nearly Ll2, the handsome sum of L 7 15s. having been taken for the Sunday school, the balance being the usual contributions in envelopes. Our readers are reminded that the tea and public meeting take place this evening. All things considered there is every prospect of the anniversary of the Wesleyan Sunday School being a greater success, in every sense of the term, than its two predecessors, which were cele brated in what are sometimes designated the palmy days of the district.

The Intrusive Detectives. - — The Wel lington Chronicle publishes the. following explanation of the alleged intrusion of Detectives Brown and Benjamin into Miss Blyth’s sick room : —The young woman claimed some cutlery, a new travelling bag, the through ticket to San Francisco (for which a refund of L 45 will be made), a railway rug, and some other things mentioned in a statement, which is in the hands of the police. Now it so happened that in a conversation which Mr. Brown had with the Rev. Mr. Lingard, the latter stated that Mrs. Henderson had missed cutlery and other articles after her hus band had levanted. Upon the detective examining the . clergyman more closely about these goods, he ascertained that all the things that had been claimed by Miss Blyth evidently either belonged to Mrs. Henderson or to tradesmen in Christ church, from whom they had been pur chased and paid for by Henderson with post-dated cheques.. _Tlie detective was in a dilemma, but'it was his duty to see the matter “ straight,” which lie did by visiting Mrs. and Miss Blyth, at the Em pire, and calling the former side into another room to ask if the articles claimed by Miss Blyth were her own—a question to which Mrs. Blyth at once answered “No.” The detectives (Benjamin, ac companied by Browne) did not speak to Miss Blyth Dt ffll about the matter, and she was not in the sick rsom at the time, but downstairs, in the sittipg-room.

A Big Price Refused. —At the Mel bourne Ram Show, Mr. Cummings refused L 1,500 for his champion ram, Duke, find ing it impossible to replace the animal.

Property Sale. —Messrs. H. Matson and Co. disposed of several Alford Forest township sections on Saturday, at the land sale rooms, Christchurch. The allotments brought fair prices.

The Latest Bit of Red Tape.—Go vernment, done : to rags, have been re duced to their last penny,- and require every receipt for wages given by the work men in their employ to bear a receipt stamp —as a sauce, we presume, to the ten per cent, reduction ! The Tailors’ Strike. —A case arising out of the tailor’s strike was heard at the Christchurch R.'M. Court this morning. John Mendal was charged with having threatened to break the arm or leg of Mathias Sorenson, because the latter refused to join the Tailors’ Society and act with the men on strike. The Bench ordered the accused to be bound over to keep the peace ..for six months, and ex pressed his determination to inflict the severest possible penalty on the slightest attempt at anything of this kind in future.

CORRESPONDENCE.

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

MR. GRIGG’S PAPER.

To the Editor- Sir, —Having watched with great interest the results of Mr. Grigg’s paper on farming, and reading the answers elicited by it, I am surprised to see Mr. Grigg’s silence on the subject. He says in his paper that he is prepared to fight his position “ inch by inch,” and yet allows his theory to be knocked on the head without saying a word in defence at all. Now, if this is Mr. .Grigg’s way of fighting “inch by inch,” he has different views on the sub ject to what I have ; and, for my own part, I certainly hold with “ Roscoe,” that sorrel should be backed against the 60 per cent, profit in Mr.- Grigg’s paper.— I am, &c.,

A Little Sorrel.

RECKLESS DRIVING.

To the Editor. Sir, —I crave the indulgence of a few lines of your space to draw attention to a dangerous practice that is becoming all too common among us. I refer to the reckless driving of vehicles and riding of -horses along the Ashburton Railway Bridge, especially on Sunday nights. Last night, returning from worship in Ashburton to my residence in Tinwald, I very narrowly escaped being run over by one of four half drunken yahoos—three of whom were in charge of as many horses, and the fourth presided for the time being over the destinies of a horse and trap. The quartette were evidently racing, with the utmost indifference to the life of any pedestrian who might be upon the bridge. I myself v, r as not the only one whose limbs, if not life, were jeopardised by the ■wantonness of the individuals I have re ferred to. Shortly after my own narrow escape; a lady was as near as possible run over by the same agency. Sir, I think it would not be amiss if a member of the police force were to have a look down this bridge occasionally during the earlier part of -the evening, especially during- the summer months, when the bridge is a favorite resort for pedestrians. The sum moning and conviction of a few of the offenders might have salutary effect on those who are now so regardles of the safety of other people.—l am, &c., X.

AN ALL ROUND PETITION.

To the Editor.

Sir,— The last idea that has come out, Is an all round petition. Which, not to sign-, wiih some folks is,

Both treason and sedition, But who’s to sign—no matter who, Or what, or age, or station, It’s hawked about the town at times — There’s drinks, tor, for the occasion.

A signature’s a signature— A long roll looks imposing ; And what your moral standing is, The paper ain’t disclosing. You goodly list of bankrupts come, Roll up all in a cluster — You’ll find some of the great whitewashed, Enrolled among the muster. Once on a time, it used to be, Your friends petitioned for you ; But that’s old-fashioned now, you see, And shortly, lest I tire you, A fashion new has here been set-r- We do our own petition, And boldly ask 7. P.’s to sign, A land broker’s edition. Affix your name ; Affix your name, Unto this precious scroll; you Will find the agent ready, on The least chance to enrol you. An agent prompted—so they say — And very well directed, By the petition’s lauded child, Though this ain’t yet detected. Affix your name ! Affix your name ! Or, boys, by gum, you’ll lose him ! Oh, sign, oh, sign, ye sons of toil, And let the few abuse him, No matter if the object's weak, And stale the means selected, No matter still if this same scroll Is with the “ craft ” connected. No matter if you understand— If you are interested- Oh, join ye with the “mystic ” band, By signatures it’s tested. They’ll find you paper, pen, and ink, Nor cause you slightest trouble ; And if you’re member of a firm, They’ll let you sign it double. Roll up and sign, and send your name (It makes you all important) To Wellington, though well you know As how you didn’t ought to. Oh, sign your names, oh, sign your names, Until you all can measure The precious document by the yard, And keep your ancient treasure. Slog.

Native Affairs.

Wellington, Sept. 18. ' The Government have received a tele gram from the Native Minister, reporting the result of the Parihaka meeting, which commenced yesterday, and which is understood to have practically concluded to.-day. Te Whiti and Tohu delivered long speeches, both stating that there was to be no more fencing, hut “those who werp left should remain for ever, ” Tliig

lias not been explained. They also said that the ‘ c Son of Man” would come almost immediately—indeed, might be ex pected at any hour, and his advent should make the Maoris triumphant. It is be lieved that this alludes to the coming of the new Governor, Sir Arthur Gordon, and is intended to imply that on his arrival he will take the part of the natives by disallowing all that has been done against them. It is known that Te Whiti recently took steps to ascertain when Sir Arthur Gordon was expected, and what were likely to be his views on native matters. It is supposed that he has pro fited by the intelligence he has gained, and is holding out hopes to his followers that the new Governor, whom he desig nates “The Son of Man,” will redress their wrongs. The Native Minister starts for Wellington, and should arrive there on Tuesday. Major Atkinson is expected on Wednesday next.

The Post’s Hawera correspondent tele graphs to-day as follows “ Rumors are current here to the effect that the con stabulary intend to march on Parihaka to take Hiroki to-day. The Maoris up the coast say that the object is to take Te Whiti and Tohu. I do not know from whence the report originates, which is disbelieved here. It is reported that Tohu had an interview with some one from the other world, the ghostly visitant urging the completion of his work. The name of the visitor is not stated. Tohu objected at first, but afterwards consented to finish all things. The report of yester day’s speech is not yet to hand. The re ports of the Wellington and Napier natives having expected war on the 12th instant are looked upon with suspicion. Many visitors are here looking after the land, particularly at Waimate. The Govern ment should put more of it in the market in larger blocks. ”

CABLE NEWS.

LATEST FROM EUROPE

(Bv cable from Reuter’s Agency.) The Markets.

London, Sept. 17. Consols, 97f. Bank rate of discount 2i, market rate 2j-. Five per cent New Zea land 10-40 Loan, 103 J; five per cent. 1880 Loan, 102 ; four and a-half per cent. 1879-1904 Loan, 97J. The wheat market is firm. Adelaide wheat, ex warehouse, 475.; New Zealand wheat, ex ship, 425.; Adelaide flour, ex warehouse, 335. Tal low is quiet ; best Australian beef, 335. 6d.; best mutton, 355. 6d. The total quantity of wheat afloat for Great Britain is 1,340,000 quarters. No. 1 Scotch pig iron, free on board, in the Clyde, 525. 6d. At the wool sales to-day 7,500 bales were offered, and a firm and active de mand continues. Sept. 18. At the wool sales to-day, 9,700 bales were offered, making a total of 538,500 catalogued since the opening. The tone of the sale continues firm. The Australian Team. The cricket match at Edinburgh, Aus tralians v. Eleven Gentleman of Scotland, was resumed to-day. The Australians went in for their first innings, and were disposed of for 142. The Home team tlien went to the wickets for the second innings, and when the stumps were drawn for the day had scored 106 for the loss of five wickets. The Australians play against the Nottingham County Eleven on the 23rd and two following days. They leave England for Australia by the mail on October Bth. Obituary- London, Sept. 18. The death is announced to-day of the Right Hon. Sir Fitzroy Kelly, Lord Chief Baron of the Exchequer, aged 84 years. A ‘‘ Hat ” for Boyle- The cricket match. Australians v. Eleven Gentlemen of Scotland, was resumed to day. The Edinburgh Home team con tinued their second innings, which closed for 138 runs. Boyle for the Australians bowled splendidly, and did the “ hat trick,” taking three wickets in three suc cessive balls. The Australians requix-ing 132 runs to make to win, went in for their second innings. They obtained the re quired number with the loss of only four wickets, and thus won the match by six wickets. Jarvis and Alexander batted well, scoring respectively 41 and 47. Both were caught out. Turkey Protests against the Naval Demonstration. London, Sept. 20. It is announced that Turkey has sent a note to the Great Powers, protesting against their proposed combined naval demonstration, because it is feared the same will cause anarchy in the Turkish Empire. The Porte, however, agrees to guarantee to carry out the demands of the Powers in regard to the cession of Dul cigno, if the display is abandoned. The Jesuits. Paris, Sept. 18. The crisis which has continued in the French Chambers for some clays past in regard to the expulsion of the Jesuits is now terminated, Ministers having agreed to fully execute the March degrees against the Order.. b The Albanians. Constantinople, Sept, 19. Intelligence has been received here that the Albanians have re-captured Dulcigno, and expelled the Turkish garrison sta tioned there.

AUSTRALIAN.

{.Per Reuter's Agency. ) The Suez Mail. Melbourne, Sept. 20. The Siam, with the inward Suez mail, has arrived here. Sporting. The weathgr to-day is fine, jpid it i§ ex pected there will be a large attendance at the race meeting in honor of Sir Hercules Robinson. Among the Savages, Brisbane, Sept, 2Q. The steamer Ripple arrived from Solomon.lsland yesterday morning, with

only the captain, three Kanakas, the mate> engineer, steward, a passenger named. William Pense, and i five wounded Kanakas, one of whom is not expected to recover. The captain reports that while trading at one of the Islands with the natives, who came ou board, the latter suddenly attacked them. The crew re pelled the assault with difficulty, but killed fifty of the natives. Tbs Suez Mails. Adelaide, Sept. 18. The P. andO. Company’s steamer Siam has just arrived with the inward Suez mail, which left London on August 13th. Sir Hercules Robinson. Sir Hercules Robinson has accepted an invitation to be present at the Adelaide races, to be held on September 24th. Arrival. Adelaide, Sept. 20. ‘ The Orient Co.’s steamship Cuzco lias arrived from Plymouth. The Sorata. The Sorata’s deck is broken, and the work of pumping has been stopped. All hope of saving her has bean abandoned;

NEW ZEALAND.

(Per Press Association.) The Reduced Scale of Pay. - Auckland, Sept. 20. The heads of the Government Depart ments here have received circulars to re port as to the ages, length of service, &c. of the officials. The San Francisco Mail. The San Francisco mail steamer passed Waiwere at 12.50 p.m., and will arrive here about three o’clock. The Unemployed. The unemployed had a procession in Queen street to-day. Fire. Dunedin, Sept. 20. A four-roomed cottage at the Maori Kaik, belonging to John Robinson, has been burned down. The loss suffered amounts to L2OO, and the premises were, uninsured. Horse Stealers. At the City Court, Alfred Hall and Alfred Major were committed for trial on two charges of horse-stealing.

THE STORY-TELLER.

THE DISRUPTION: A TALE OF TRYING TIMES. : CHAPTER XXIII — continued. “Yes, without ony manner o’ doubt.” ** And are ye sure the young man; is on the road to a kirk ?” - ‘ “ Maybe no just a kirk, for I see nae steeple on’t; but something like .a kirk, for it’s a large building. But he has like a water to cross, and I see . nae stepping-stanes in’t.” r “ Na, that beats a’! I see a strong o’ meaning in that bit o’ the reading. Your skill is no canny, Luckie, for there’s sae muchle truth in what you say, that I begin to think that it may a’ be true.”

“ True! ay, as true as ye’re lying there; but it ill sets you to ca’ my skill. un canny, after gettin’ frae me sic perfect insicht int.il your fortune.” “ That’s the verra thing that gars me doot if your skill can be canny. But tell me what made you say ye. saw on one side o’ me single life and sair trials, and on the ither marriage and great happiness.” “ My meaning was that I saw signs o’ baith conditions in your life. I saw them when I read your fortune before, and I see them here again. “What are they then? ” r “ The signs o’ singleness and sorrow I see here are, an old shoe, and hawf o’ a pair o’ sheers, a marrowless glove, and a lang teethed heckle.” “ Preserve’s ! that’s awfu’. Blit what are the gude signs ye see ?” “ A plain ring,. a true-lover’s knot, and a pair of cooing doves.” “ A pair o’ sookin’ turkeys ! What likeness can cooing doves hae to Rin gan Stimperton and me?” “ They signify peace and marriage, and are no to be ta’en for likenesses o man or woman.”

“ Weel, that may be a* true; but do ye no see onything like siller, as weel as marriage and ither gude things, in my fortune ? ” ‘•Deed I do, but the siller is like to spoil a’ the rest It is on ae side, and the large building like the kirk on the ither. The band is bended to the siller side, showing that it is there that ony lies. Ye may read; your fate yoursel’ now, after what ye’ve heard, and be thankfu’ that it’s a gude ane, and left sae much in your ain haun.”

“But tell me just this one thing mair—wad I need to part wi’ my siller to become a married wife ? ”

“No; I see naething signifying that, but ye maunna expect to get the braw man I see in the dish here, or ony ither man, if ye haud owre steive a grip o’ the siller; for a’ your .chance I see is on the ither side.”

“ Weel, aweel, Mother Meredith, I suppose I maun gi’e yqu a shilling for your pains, but I’m s'pre I’m affronted to think I’ve harkened sae lang to sic havers.”

“ Mrs. Renshaw, remember what I’ve told you o’ the danger o’ griping money wi’ owre close a haud 1 You must- gi’e me five shillings. Beware o’

THE ASHBURTON HERALD, MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 1880.



Amusements. OPEN - TO-MORROW. DON’T MISS THE CHANCE . . ■_■■■; of seeing the Camera Obscura, A treat which should be embraced by all classes—by the learned and the young. The result obtained by this monster in optics, seeing life to nature, must be seen to be believed. The wonders of Science are here revealed by sight alone. This Exhibition is limited to Saturday Next, and will be . OPEN DAILY, between 9 a*m. and 6 p.m. Admission— ONE SHILLING, Children under twelve years, half-price. Special arrangements made in favor of Public Scjioqjs, for whom this Entertain ment forms one of the most interesting .OBJECT LESSONS. 907 c * TO-MORROW. rpOWN HALL, ASHBURTON. THE IRISH PILGRIM Will Appear ax the above Hall, ON TUESDAY, the 21st Inst., IN HIS HIGHLY HUMOROUS ENTER ; , . . < ; TAINMENT, Entitled THE PILGRIM THROUGH -AMERICA & AMONG THE MOR MONS. ■ Musical Director. ... ... Mr. Leslie. Business Agent Mr. Hastings. Prices—Front, 2s. 6d. ; back, Is. Doors open 7.30. Performances. 902 c To-Night. "fTTESLEYAN SUNDAY - SCHOOL VV ANNIVERSARY, ASHBUR'TO N. THE ANNUAL TEA, At 6.30p.m. Admission, Is. 6d. each. PUBLIC MEETING in the Evening. addressed by the other Ministers. Rev. E. ‘ Best, and 885 c TOMORROW. POPULAR LECTURE. A LECTURE will be delivered in the PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, -ASHBURTON, on TUESDAY, 21st., Sept. Subject : ‘‘THE; FIVE SENSES.” By the Rev. A. M. Beattie, M.A. Chair to be taken at 7-30. Proceeds for Sabbath School. The CHOIR will render some MUSICAL SELECTIONS. 223g-896c Miscellaneous. ~XXT ANTED —A ~ thoroughly good VV general SERVANT, by. middle of next month, for a respectable family in town ; good wages ; none but the above named need apply. Herald Office. 904 c NOTICE. -TT7E HAVE OPENED a BRANCH VV OFFICE at ASHBURTON, in the premises lately erected by Mr. Ivess, ad joining the Mail Office, Burnett street. Attendance daily. A member of our firm will be present at each sitting of the Resident Magistrate’s Court. .. FOSTER & WILDING, 912 c Barristers and Solicitors. PICTURE BUYERS and others will do well to call at my Picture Frame Manufactory, where I keep in stock some "THOUSANDS OF PICTURES, framed and unframed, from Fine Art Pictures to Cheap Lithographs. Two Hundred Patterns of; vj. ■ MOULDINGS to select from. Frames made to order, from Is. each. 5 E. BEARDSLEY, PICTURE FRAME MANUFACTURER, 'AND Importer 6* MOULDINGS, PRINTS, &c., Manchester street, Christchurch, Near the Station. 889 c



Miscellaneous. [:• ■ 11. NEW ZEALAND RAILWAYS. (Christchurch Section.) BALCAIRN STATION, NORTH LINE. Y. the 2'Ttli inst. the‘Officer: in charge of Balcairn Station will he with drawn, and on and after that date the Station will be treated as a Flag Station. FREDK. BACK, Traffic Manager. Traffic Manager’s Office, Christchurch, Sept. 16th, 1880. ASHBURTON COUNTY COUNCIL. ASHBURTON POUND. "■VTOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that TENDERS for ONE OR MORE YEARS are invited from persons willing to undertake the duties of POUND KEEPER of the Ashburton Pound. The successful tenderer will receive as remuneration all fees for impounded animals, as laid down by The Canterbury Trespass of Cattle Ordinance, 1872, and will also have to comply as to any other details connected with the appointment with the provisions of the said Ordinance. Tenderers are, therefore, requested to state how much pen annum they are willing to pay to the Council for the privi lege of collecting these fees. A House of four rooms is attached to the Pound, for the use of which the suc cessful tenderer will have to pay to the Council ten shillings per week as rent during the term of his tenancy of the Pound. All payments to be made monthly in advance. The appointment to commence on the 20th October, 1880. A copy of- The Canterbury Trespass of Cattle Ordinance, 1872, is on view at the Council’s offices to intending applicants. The highest or any tender not neces -rarily accepted. Tenders, with references, endorsed, “Tender for Poundkeeper, Ashburton,” will be received up to 10 a.m. on WED NESDAY, 6th October, 1880. By order, • F. MAINWARING, Clerk. Ashburton, September 9, 3880. 215g-S33c



Y. mm R. In the District Court of Christchurch, Holden at Ashburton. IN THE MATTER OF The Debtors and Creditors Act, 1876, and the several Acts amending the same, and in the bankruptcy of DAVID STAN - COMBE, of Tinwald, in the County of Ashburton, laborer, a debtor. Notice is hereby given that the creditors of the abovenamed David Stan combe, having failed to elect a creditor’s, trus tee, I hereby appoint Frederick Pavitt, of Ashburton, Commission Agent, a certificated accountant in bankruptcy, as and to be credi tors’trustee in above bankruptcy. And notice is hereby given that the said Frederick "Pavitt has this day filed in the above Court a written ac ceptance under his hand of the said trusteeship. Dated this 20th day of September, 1880. C. CAVENDISH HURRELL, Clerk of the Court. E. G. Crisp, Solicitor for'debtor. 911 c KAIAPOI WOOLLEN MANUFACTUR ING COMPANY (LIMITED.) CAPITAL £IOO,OOO IN 4000 SHARES OF £25 EACH. ' ' ISSUE OF NEW SHARES. Forms of application for SHARES, with full information, can be obtained of Mr. Weeks, Ashburton j Guardian Office, by whom application for Shares will be received. Deposit, 20s. per share ; and 60s. per share on allotment. August 23, 1880. THE BEST VALUE FOR READY MONEY IS THE (MEN’S) CLOTHING (AND BOYS’) MANUFACTURED BY THE NEW ZEALAND CLOTHING FACTORY, which can be purchased at their Retail Branches, now established all over New Zealand. The Garments are thoroughly shrunk. The Fit and Style are perfect. The Workmanship is equal to. bespoke. The Trimmings are of superior quality and strength. The Tweeds are of the very best descrip tion. The Stock is the largest in the Southern Hemisphere. The tall, short, lean, and stout can be equally well fitted. The Goods are all marked in plain figures. The system of business is to exchange every article that does not give satis faction. And, in addition to all these advantages, you can purchase A SINGLE GARMENT AT THE . WHOLESALE PRICE. Mercery, Hats, Shirts, Ties, Scarfs, Bags, Portmanteaus, Rugs, and Blankets at Wholesale Prices. THOUSANDS OF DISCERNING CUSTOMERS Testify that the New Zealand Clothing Factory’s Garments are the Very Best Value for Ready Money. Ashburton Branch : EAST. S T REE T.._ WM. SPARROW, 910 c Manager.



Miscellaneous. f~ MONEY TO LEND. THRUST MONEYS—£2,OOO, £4OO, and 8 £250. Those sums are now ready for investment on real security, at current rates of interest. F. P. O’REILLY. 890c r 2260 Solicitor, Tancred street. TO TRAVEL THIS SEASON, The well-known Clydesdale Stallion YOUNG SIR COLIN CAMPBELL. Young sir colin Campbell is a rich dark bay, with black points, stands 16 hands 3 inches high, with great substance and quality of- bone, and superior action. He is rising six years old, and possesses a remarkably good temper, which has-been thoroughly tested by his winter’s work on the. farm of liis owner. YOUNG SIR COLIN CAMPBELL is by Old Sir - Colin Campbell, out of an imported mare. Young Sir Colin Campbell will travel through the districts .of Chertsey, Waka-> nui, Rakaia, Methven, and Alford Forest. Terms.L2 2s. if paid on Ist of January, 1881; if after that date, L2 10s. Groom age fee, ss. N. WELSH, Saddler, South Rakaia, Owner.



Alfred Harrison. SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, At 1 o’clock. ALFRED HARRISON has been favored with .instructions from the owner to sell by Public Auction, at his Rooms, SECTION No. 37, and COTTAGE thereon. This Section, containing Half-an-Acre, fronts the East Town Belt, within two sections of the Waltanui road, and also the accomodation road in the rear. There are live fences on each side, and a good picket fence in front, about 150 fruit and forest trees, vegetables, &c., &c.; also, a Two-roomed Cottage, pump, and other improvements.—The- above is ' really an exceptional opportunity. Title—Land Transfer Act. ALFRED HARRISON, 908 c Auctioneer, v Quill and Co. AUCTIONEER S’ NOTICE. Messrs. Quill & Co., /GENERAL HOUSE, LAND, AND VJ ESTATE AGENTS. Money Advanced on all Goods placed in their hands for actual sale. ’ LOOK OUT FOR FUTURE ADVER TISEMENTS in. Guardian and Herald of Thursday next. Entries for Saturday’s Sale will be re ceived at our Offices,. SAUNDERS’ BUILDINGS. 909 c "Xj Auctioneers, , &c.