Cambridge.

(From our Own Correspondent. ) Last Thursday evening a missionary meeting Ava 3 held in the New lands Primi tive Methodist Chapel, Cambridge. The chair was occupied by Mr. H. Capc-Wil liamson. Suitable addresses were de livered by the chairman, Messrs. Watkins, Lill, Lloyd, and the "Rev. A. J. Smith. A very encouraging report of the last gene ral meeting held in England, was read by the pastor, Mr. Smith, who also gave a short account of the mission work in the Island of Fernando Po. The reverend gentleman stated that he believed they had been called by the Divine will to this work. The station liad originally been occupied by tHe Baptists, but they had been driven from the island by the Spanish authorities, and for twelve years, the island had been without any spiritual teachers. A short time ago the Primitive Methodists had been asked to send mis sionaries, which they had done, and though they had once been driven from the island by the Spanish Government, they still held the station. An appeal had been made to the British Ambassador, and now they were.npt likely to be dis turbed. In addition to the English mis sionaries they had several native teachers. Extreme 1 difficulty had' at first beeii met with in interpreting the . services, but at last one native had been found who knew a few words of English, and he was made interpreter. The climate was very much against a pro longed stay of Europeans, two years being the outside limit. ' Owing to this frequent renewals were necessary. The mission houses were built l,oQoft. above the level of the sea, on tlje side of a mountain. This was rendered necessary on account of the miasma of the flats.' The account was delivered in Mr. Smith’s lively way, and was interspersed with anecdotes and funny incidents of native life. At its conclusion he stated that just before leaving Eng land he had met with one of the returned missionaries, who. had given him a good deal of information about the mission, and had also giveii him a copy of a hymn in the native tongue. This Mr. Smith sang, to the amusement and enjoyment of, more especially the younger portion of, the audience, the risible faculties of the whole number being greatly tickled by Mr. Smith’s request for them to assist in the chorus. Several hymns were sung at intervals during the service. A hearty vote of thanks, proposed by Mr.' Smith, seconded by Mr. Margetts, was passed to the chairman, who replied in suitable terms. The doxology was then sung and the benediction being pronounced, the meeting dispersed. .

Ashburton Borough Council.

At.the ordinary meeting of the Borough Council, held last evening, there were present—Messrs. Williamson, Weymouth Roberts, St. Hill, R. Friedlander, Bullock, Robinson, and ultimately the Mayor. In the absence of his Worship the Mayor, Mr. Williamson was voted to the chair. The Chairman stated that the credit balance at the bank was Ll6O Is.; rates collected since last meeting, Ll 3 195.; licenses, LI. THE BRIDGE APPROACHES. Mr. Bennett, assistant engineer of the Railway Department wrote, in reply to a letter written by the Borough Council to the County Council, and forwarded by that body to the engineer. The letter of the Council stated that, the north ap proach being on the railway reserve, the Borough Council had no control over it. The engineer (Mr. Bennett) said his letter on the subject to the County Coun cil was intended as preliminary to having the control of these approaches handed over to the bodies most interested in them, and who should therefore, in his opinion, maintain them. He contended that, as the decking and road beams of the bridge were kept in repair by the Go vernment, the local Boards ought to maintain-the approaches. He was quite prepared to advocate'the handing over of the control of the north approach to the Council. On the motion, of Mr. Bullock, it was resolved to defer the discussion on the above correspondence. AN OFFER. Mr. William McAdam, Dunedin, an engineer, who had been engaged on the Loch Katrine waterworks, for the supply of Glasgow city, wrote, offering his ser vices in the construction of waterworks, should the Borough require them, and en closing very high-class testimonials. THE WATERPIPES. The Invercargill Town Clerk wrote to say his Council did not require any pipes at present. The Sydenham Town Clerk -wrote, desiring to be informed of the -weight and price per yard of the pipes. The latter letter to be replied to, supply ing the information asked for. CULVERTS, ETC. Mi’. H. W. Roberts wrote, asking that a culvert be placed opposite his gate in Tailored street. Granted, on the usual conditions. i . Mr. R. Bird wrote asking permission to remove a building. Granted on usual conditions. From George Cates and others, asking that Grey street should be formed and ac cess given to their properties- It was de cided to comply with, the request as to making the gully referred to passable. Ini reply to Mr. Friedlander, the en gineer said that the culvert at the corner of East and Moore streets would be at tended to at an early date. NUISANCES. Messrs. D. M‘Farlane, John Hefford, and George Kidd, wrote complaining of the bad state of the footpath Ai Havelock street, between Cass and William streets, and to the foul smell arising from the drainage and slops from the hotel in the vicinity. , ' Mr. St. Hill moved that the Inspector of Nuisances be instructed to take im mediate steps to abate the nuisance com plained of. He was of opinion that the By-laws on the subject should be fully enforced. The Chairman remarked that if any action was taken on this complaint, the Council should certainly take steps to. stop" like nuisances in other parts of the town in perhaps a worse state than that of Havelock street. Were they to do this notice would have to be given to the of fending householders. Mr. St, Hill said that the reason action ha'd not been taken in regard to Burnett street was that at the time the by-laws were not worth the paper they were printed oil. . :i/'

The Chairman said they had never been,

without the power of stopping such nuisances, as action could have been taken under statute.

Mr. St. Hill withdrew his motion on it being understood that at a fuller meeting of the Council the matter of nuisances of this character would be gone into, and, in the meantime, Mrs. Butler be written to asking her to stop the nuisance. His Worship here took his seat. The inspector of nuisances in his report said that notices which he had served upon parties with reference to nuisances had not been taken notice of, and asked for instructions as to whether he should summon the parties at once or place the matter in the hands of Messrs. Branson 1 and Purnell.

It was resolved to place the matter in the hands of the solicitors.

THE AVATERHOLE NEAR THE BRIDGE.

The assistant engineer of the railway department wrote, sayingthatthe waterhole in the railway reserve near the bridge had been caused by the formation of the street, and therefore the department did not consider itself liable for the cost of filling it up. On the arrival of the Mayor, he said, with reference to the railway engineer’s remarks as to the hole in East street being caused while making the road, he said that such a statement was not consistent with facts. • Mr. Williamson concurred, and said that, on the contrary, a quantity of material had been put in the hole by the Road Board. It was resolved that the Railway De partment be replied to in terms of his Worship’s statement. MR. BULLOCK IN DEFENCE. The Finance Committee applied for an extension of time for bringing up their report until the Longbeach Road Board claim was settled. Mr. Bullock, in proposing that the request be complied with, said that some of- the ratepayers were under the impres sion that the subsidy of 1879 had been lost though the action of the late Council. At the first meeting of the Council held on 9th September, 1878, it was decided to call for tenders to value the Borough. At a later date it was found necessary to object to the roll, which they did. An extension of time was granted on the 12th March, 1879, and a roll ordered to be com pleted by the 31st March, on which date the rate ought to have been collected. No blame, therefore, could be attached to the Council. It was not until the 9th June that the roll had been passed. The members of the Council had studied the question prior to the first meeeting of the Council. Mr. St. Hill wished to ask Mr. Bullock whether it was possible, instead of getting a new rate roll, to amend the old roll. Mr, Bullock replied that it was not in the power of the Council to do that, as it was then in the hands of the Assessment Court. engineers’ report. The Engineers reported that when the water liad risen in the reservoir about nine inches more, they would be able to turn the water into the channels, which ‘ Avere now completed. The con tractor for the Burnett street West exten sion had received notice, according to the Council’s instructions, and the labor gang had been put on the work. Tenders had been received for the work of clearing tussock on Borough reserves, and the Works Committee recommended that the tender of D. O’Sullivan, at Bs. 6d. per acre, be accepted. The Works Committee recommended the formation of Cameron street Avest, from Winter Btreet to Grigg street, 15 Ghains ; Grigg street, from Burnett street to Cox street, 30 chains. Cox street Avest, from Grigg street to North West Toavii Belt, 1G chsins. Also that the footpath in West street, betAveen Burnett street and Tailored street, about five chains, be lcerbed and channelled.

Mr. Friedlander stated that Mr. Wilkie had informed him there Avas no time specified in the specifications for the com pletion of the contract. The Engineers’ action Avas approved with reference to the works mentioned in his report. A BOARD OF HEALTH. Mr. St. Hill Avished to known Avhether the Council had ever taken into considera tion the question of forming itself into a Board of Health. If not, he Avould suggest that steps be taken in the matter at once. The Mayor, while appreciating the remarks made by Mr. St. Hill, thought that Avhile they had an Inspector of Nuisances, and his reports Avere;acted on, it Avould be hardly necessary to impose further Avork on the Council. As it Avas, it Avas a hard matter to get members to attend other meetings in connection Avith the Borough’s business. Mr. St. Hill remarked that 1 additional poAvers would be given if they were made a Board of Health. CATTLE DRIVING. Mr. St. Hill Avished to know, with reference to a notice in the evening paper, whether the Mayor or the Council had poAver to hang .up the by-IaAV regarding driving cattle through the toAvn. He thought the least drivers of cattle could do would he to obtain permission from the ToAvn Clerk to drive cattle through the toAvn.

The Mayor said that in a conversation with the Sergeant of Police, it had been remarked that the difficulties regarding driving the cattle to and from the sale yards were peculiar, and it was thought that until the new cattle yards were erected it would not be wise to be too strict. The Clerk was instructed to write to the police stating that the Council did not wish the by-laws to be strictly enforced which referred to the driving of cattle in the streets, Mr. St. Bill only objecting. The Council made a law one day and altered it or suspended it another. They had been two years in making by-laws, and now found them inoperative. AW ASSET. Mr. Roberts wished to know whether some earth which had been purchased from the Council had been paid for. The Clerk replied that the amount w T as still inarrear. ANOTHER LAMP. Both Messrs. Williamson and St. Hill thought Messrs. Mutch and M‘Kenzie’s application for a lamp near the railway bridge, which had been asked for at a pre vious meeting should be granted, and on the motion of the latter gentleman the work was ordered to be undertaken. WITHDRAWN. Mr. St. Hill asked to be allowed to withdraw his motions re the Borough finances. Granted. [ the borough seal. The Mayor suggested that in cases

where the seal of the Borough Avas used for private individuals a charge should be made, and moved that wherever the seal Avas used a charge of one guinea should be made.

Mr. Williamson seconded, and the motion Avas carried. A BLOAV OUT. His Worship also suggested that, as the water Avould soon be ready to be turned into tho channels, some sort of public ceremony should characterise the event, it being one of the most important works of the Council. Mr. Friedlander would like to see the affair take place before the retiring Coun cillors went out of office. It was resolved to leave the 'matter in the hands of the Mayor. THE CAB-STAND. It was decided to put a feAV loads of clay on the cab-stand in East street, in consequence of the large boulders being injurious to the horses’ feet. carrier’s license. Robert Cullen applied for a carrier’s license, Avliich Avas granted. ACCOUNTS. Several accounts were passed for pay ment and the Board adjourned.

Native Affairs.

The Press' Wellington correspondent, telegraphing on Saturday, says : “ Ministers have not received any infor mation as to the alleged strike amongst the Armed Constabulary, Avhich is dis believed. The Government received a telegram from the Native Minister to-day conveying intelligence of a fresh native demonstration opposite Parihaka. Copies of the West Coast Settlement Bill, translated into Maori, were distributed and proclaimed at Parihaka on Thursday. Mr. Thompson, the Government interpre ter, Avho returned thence yesterday, re ports that the Act was read before a large meeting of natives. The only thing that seemed to excite any great interest Avas the final clause empoAvering two years’ imprisonment Avith hard labor for obstruct ing the Armed Constabulary. On this being read Tohu remarked contemptu ously, “ That he had not sent his men to be imprisoned for their own good,” imply ing that he cared little what befcl them, as the end he was Avorking for was far more important than their individual com fort. He added that the only thing not to be done is for two men not to abuse one another, the meaning of which he did not explain. The first fruits of the Settlement Act have, however, been rather curious. Mr. Bryce telegraphs to-day that early this morning no fewer than eighty-three Natives came down from Parihaka and began fencing. This num ber comprised fifty able-bodied young men, twenty-three boys, and one old man. Notwithstanding a warning they persisted in fencing across the road, and Mr. Bryce then ordered the arrest of the whole number. This was promptly carried into effect, no violence being used and no scuffles taking place, as was the case two 01* three days ago. Qn that occasion, how ever, the Maoris Avere exceedingly violent and insolent, consequently, although no bIoAVS Avere struck, they were by no means so gently used as before by the con stabulary, and in fact Avere somewhat roughly handled, receiving some consider able shoves and shakings, and altogether Avere A r ery disrespectfully treated. It seems that they complained to Tohu of this usage, and he cautioned them to behave more quietly next time. So to-day they Avere as peaceful as lambs, and submitted Avitli the utmost readiness to be taken into custody. This being effected, Mr. Bryce ordered the old Maori and twenty two boys to be set at liberty and turned back to Parihaka, but the fifty-nine young men Avill be sent to Ne’.v Plymouth, and being the first prisoners under the West Ooast Settlement Act, will be tried in due course under the provisions of that Act. One of the prisoners is Mulcua, a brother of Titokowaru. ”

THE STORY-TELLER.

THE DISRUPTION: A TALE OF TRYING TIMES.

CHAPTER XVII

Alas ! must noisiest views, like an old song, Be for mere fancy’s sport a theme creative, A jest, a riddle, Fame through thick and thin sought, And Socrates himself but Wisdom’s Quixote ? BYRON. On the day following the events narrated in last chapter, Mr. Duncan son waited bn Mr. Bacon about the usual hour. He found the great man pacing the floor of his library Avith hand on brow, and evidently in a state of great perplexity. . “ Come away, Mr. Duncanson,” he said on seeing the student enter; “come away! I have been AA r earying for you to-day; for I very much need your advice and assistance.

“ Respecting Avhat, Mr. Bacon ? ” “ Just sit down, sir, and I’ll tell you. Oh dear ! I never was so puzzled in my life. No problem in politics, meta physics, or mathematics ever gave me so much trouble as an unforeseen prac tical difficulty in regard to my intro duction to Sir Robert Peel and Lord Aberdeen, j thought I had the Avhole affair cut and dry ; and it cost me no little trouble, I can tell you to get the preliminaries so Avell arranged. But my purpose is like to be frustrated in the most provoking manner imaginable. What do you think, Mr. Duncanson ,! my friend the Lord Lieutenant of shire tells me, quite coolly, that he can’t and won’t introduce me to Ministers unless I first pay my respects to her Majesty at the Drawing Room, and take a lady along with me ! ” “ What lady, Mr, Bacon ? ”

“ Why, any one, I suppose. His lordship does not dictate to me on that point, but he says it is absolutely essential that I should appear before her Majesty in petticoat company. Isn’t it monstrous ? I looked at him when he made the proposal, thinking it might be a quiz on my well known aversion to female society; but I could discover nothing of the kind. He spoke to me with the utmost gravity and firmness, so I concluded there was no joke in the matter, and I am not to be deceived by appearances. One of two things must be the case—either

the rule is absolute, as he stated to me, and it is impossible I can have a con ference , With the Ministers without attending the Queen’s DraAving-room Avith a lady—or his lordship wishes, for some deep purpose of his own, to pre vent me from advising the advisers of the Crown. The latter supposition I think most probable, for it may be a very inconvenient thing for him, and other party-men like him, to let me have an opportunity of opening the eyes of the Premier to a broad and philosophic course of policy ! Indeed I should not Avonder if it turns out that he has been instigated by some of the great party leaders to throw obstacles in the way ; for you will observe, sir, I apprised him of my wishes and inten tions on Friday, and it Avas only yester day that he told me what I have men tioned. So there 'was was plenty of time for consultation between him and his party friends, and the result has probably been a determination to stop me at all hazards. Why, it is very probable that that the leading Presby terians have taken fright, and are at the bottom of a plot to circumvent me. If that is the case, I hope, Mr. Du 11 can son, you have no hand in it.”

“ You may feel quite at ease on that score.”

“Well, well, I daresay you are in capable of such treachery. But there may be a Presbyterian plot against me for all that; or a cabal of Scotch bankers, who are another class who must be shaking in their shoes, if they are aAvare of my views on the currency. But at any rate, the suspicious thing in the Avhole affair is this—Avhile my friend the Lord-Lieutenant makes it a sine qua non that I should play the fool by going to court in female company, I know that he is to introduce the Magis trates and Town Councillors of several northern burghs -without a lady among them. > ' But guess how he gets off. Why, there is, he says, a distinction, involving a point of etiquette, betAveen official and non-official persons. Any petty little civic dignitary has, in virtue of his office, the privilege of being introduced at Court as an individual personage, and without any supplemen tary accessory of the other sex; but no private gentleman (whatever may be his intellectual rank) is considered present able without a lady along with him. I don’t care much about appearing at the Drawing-Room at all, though I cer tainly think it might be as Avell that her Majesty should have an opportunity of seeing me Avhen she is in the country at any rate, for she will probably, by and by, hear a good deal concerning me; but as I said before, I can only, it seems, obtain a conference with Minis ters, after being duly presented to the Sovereign. Noaa', Mr. Duncanson, what am I to do ? ”

“ Why. sir, you must just consult your own feelings.” “ Ay, yes, to be sure, but then I have different feelings pulling opposite ways. I have on the one hand a strong sense of duty urging me to see Sir Robert Peel without delay, and put him on right measures; while on the other hand I have the greatest reluctance to let myself doAvn to a common-place level by going dawdling to Court in female company. Yet I daresay the sense of duty AA'ould prevail with me so far as to make me submit to a little humiliation if I only knew any lady I could make use of for the occasion. But the fact is, I have got myself so completely shaken free of female society that I don’t know an individual of the sex I could apply to. Do you know anyone whom you could recommend to me, Mr. Duncanson ? ” “ Really, sir, I do not. This is a matter in which, I fear, I cannot be of the least service to you.” “ I was afraid of that, sir—l Avas afraid of that. You are a very good scholar, Mr. Duncanson but not a practical man. If you will be so good as to send your friend Mr. Afleck to me, I think he will be able to render me some assistance in this business.”

Mr-. Duncanson Avas glad to get off so easily; but in communicating the message to his friend Robin, he took care to caution him against doing any thing that Avould tend to encourage Mr. Bacon to render himself ridiculous. Robin made no rash promises, for he had a purpose of his own to drive — namely the gratification of Jean Brown’s curiosity—and he thought he had now the means in his poAver. Mr. Bacon at once entered into business with him on his arrival at his house, and Robin readily undertook to act as his black foot in the emergency. “ But do you knoAv of any lady, Mr. Afleck—any respectable and good-look ing lady who would be likely to take it as a compliment Avere I to ask her to accompany me to the Queen’s DraAv ing-Room, and Avho AA'ould not attempt to make herself troublesome to me afterwards.

“ I canna say I can name ony ane just the noo; but, if ye’ll gi’e me till the morn, I’ll se Avhat can be dune.” “ Very Avell, sir, I shall expect you impatiently to-morrow forenoon.”

(To be continued —commenced on July 26.)

THE ASHjgJRTQN HERALD, TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, iBBo.



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Alfred Harrison. SATURDAY, lltii SEPTEMBER. 1 o’clock. ALFRED HARRISON has been favored with instructions from the owner to SELL BY PUBLIC AUCTION, at his rooms, on the above date Section No. 53. Immediately behind East Town Belt, being in extent nearly half an acre, well fenced and planted with about 100 Fruit and Forest trees. There is also a well built THREE-ROOMED COTTAGE, Lined, papered, and varnished, good cup boards, Leamington range, registeredgrate, etc. Also—•. A quantity of new useful FURNITURE AND EFFECTS. Terms Cash. Without Reserve. ALFRED HARRISON, Auctioneer. 84.8 c



T. BuJloelr, FOR SALE—VERY CAEAP. SECTION (Half-acre) at Trevor ton, with, comfortable COTTAGE thereon, now in the occupation of Mr. Joseph Harris. This is a very desirable property, and will be sold on very liberal terms. FOR SALE-CHEAP. FOUR SECTIONS in one block—viz., 502, 5C3, 510, 511, situated in Tin wald. Small deposit cash : balance by instalments. SALE OR TO LET, WITH A ’ PURCHASING CLAUSE, 439 Acres, all fenced, and partly improved situated in Wakanui 266 ~ A compact Farm, all fenced, well-watered, and partly in English Grass. Improve ments consisiof acomfortable Five-roomed Cottage, Stable, Stockyard, &c. , &c. 220 ~ All fenced, partly improved and well-watered. 360 ~ All fenced, and a portion of it in English Grass. 50 ~ Near the above, will be sold very cheap. 65 ~ About Three Miles from the Town of Ashburton. 150 ~ Near the above, and adjoining Mr. George Aston’s 290 ~ About Six Miles from Ash burton. TOWN PROPERTIES. That Valuable TOWN SECTION, 159, Tancred Street, will be Sold very cheap, and on easy terms. 539, (part of) £ of an acre, terms same as as above. 341, Kermode Street. 77 ' • 37, (Lot) Mayo’s Block. 78, (Lot) with Dwelling-house of Seven Rooms, near the Parsonage, East Town Belt; TO LET, ' Commodious BOARDING-HOUSE in East Street. Shop and Office in East Street. That convenient SHOP, situated in the Triangle, Wakanui Road, now in the occupation of Mr. Lublow, tailor. SHOP or BOARDING-HOUSE, situated in Burnett Street, opposite the Mail Office, and lately in the occupation of Mr. Dufrates. Apply, 571c-1860 T. BULLOCK. Public Notices. mHE NATIONAL MUTUAL LIFE JL ASSOCIATION OF AUSTRAL ASIA (LIMITED). Established 1869. Actuary and Secretary —J. M. Templeton, F.I.A. The MOST LIBERAL and EQUIT ABLE OFFICE for Life Assurance in the Australasian Colonies. The best office for young men. Profits divided every three years. Offices in Melbourne, Sydney, Adelaide, Wellington, and Hobart Town. The New Zealand Branch—A LOCAL INSTITUTION, investing all moneys in the colony. Resident Secretary Thomas Swain, Temple Chambers, Featherston street, Wellington. Agent for the. County of Ashburton — S. SAUNDERS (of the firm of Saunders Bros.), Ashburton. Note the name—The National Mutual. 1690-821 c EDUCATIONAL. MISS S. BARRATT, having taught successfully in the colonies for the. last four years, is anxious to join her sister in establishing a SCHOOL in Ash burton. English, one guinea. Extra charges will be made for Music, French, and Drawing. Miss S. Barratt intends opening a NIGHT SCHOOL on the sth of SEP TEMBER. Terms—ls. 6d. per week. Apply to MISS BARRATT, 739 c Wills Street. Business Notices. [A CAIID. ] TO BUSINESS MEN, FARMERS, AND OTHERS OF ASHBURTON. aENTLEMEN, —In consequence of the high costs ruling here in reference to obtaining the simplest of LEGAL DOCUMENTS, and in consideration of mj’’ having had seven years’ experience as Law Clerk in Christchurch and Ashburton, I beg to inform you I liaye opened a DEEDS OFFICE and AGENCY, where all Bankruptcy and other Legal Business will be attended to through me. E. WADMAN, ! Up-stair 3 office, Saunders’ Buildings. 839c-189g East street, Ashburton.



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•a'anxiN'anj aNVHcmooas HO.! neaid aoraj aooo •poSuTJijoxg; jo ‘•paxrsiiod&a puc om^nun^ ■surv.isra ao saxra iiv •fc'p.tWAvdn pun 'box pun -xiuisaaj(j ( ap.reAvdn pun -s’og uiojj sxaAvcj(j '°-v ‘HHQNVHaaHVH ua , asisaoH t m ‘airaymaNiavQ ivonoTSd; ‘HQ33M_ NHOf •ainxitunj pix'Bippttooag pH's J&.Q&i ioj it/AOj; tit BSUOH •aoqjO V: n W 3t ß s^soddo ‘.Laois x x a n n n a oi asAonax ‘iMainsnayisa DiMnaxsaoHcm ONiaviMxaNiavo •{'BAQXXIQ'JJ DOR’T PASS THIS BY !! S' TOP before you give your next order for a Suit of Clothes. IP you want Style, Pit, and Quality, try the Undersigned. K PAD the following, then call and in spect the Goods. ( YARDS READY 500 500 TO CUT. ) 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, f Ac., &c., THIS IS THE MAN FOR MY MONEY. ilo? GO TO Vi 6. Triangle, Between Post Office and Baldwin’s Central Hotel. 4LL and inspect this Splendid Assort ment before you order. OTTO : Small Profits and Quick Returns. Terms —Cash. N TYLE and Finish second to none. EC £1 Is. Cash for a Pair CONOMY ) of Trousers j £3 15s. Cash for a Tweed f Suit.



Business Notices. 1880. SPRING & SUMMER DRAPERY. TTI'YERETT BROS. & CO., Havelock A fU Street, Asliburton, will make : their ;• iirst GRAND DISPAY ; t ~y Vr‘ OF SUMMER DRAPERY, ON FRIDAY, AUGUST 27TH, at half-past 7 in the’ evening. The Summer Stock is entirely new and , comprises all the novelties. TERMS—STRICTLY CASH • EVERETT BROS. & HAVELOCK STREET. . 505 cw* NEW PROPRIETOR. CENTRAL TEMPERANCE HOTEL, ; Havelock Street?, ;i . . mHE undersigned haVixig taken the 1 above Hotel, hopes by strict atten- . tion to business to merit a fair share of Public patronage. Board and Lodging, Ll; per week4i f Meals and Beds, Is. v G E ORGE WATTS. Pkopkietob. 644 c “ SECURE THE SHADOW BEFORE V THE SUBSTANCE FADES.” ‘- T THE advertiser wishes to remind the re sidents of Ashburton Town and County that his Studio is open every day for the taking of- - - • - _ Photographs, and that his apparatus for this purpose is very complete. Carte-de-viste, and cabinet size portraits, views of buildings, landscapes, etc., can be >. .taken in. a 11..... Y weathers, and an inspection of his show , cases and studio walls is invited. The advertiser is prepared to guarantee a satis- *" factory'portrait of the sitter, inasmuch as ! he has supplied himself with all the latest improvements in the Photographic art. He makes a specialty of COPYING Pictures also, and parties having a por trait of a friend can have it multiplied to any extent. , _ ■' Having secured the services; of an "I artistic colorist, patrons' tastes can be satisfied on this point. Prices are reduced to a minimum, and are now within the reach of all. G. F. Henry, ;* ■ --Y PHOTOGRAPHIC ARTIST, V" SAUNDERS’ BUILDINGS, ASH-: :‘A t BURTON. 730-702 c



BOOTS ! BOOTS !! BOOTS !!! . t THE GOOD TIMES ARE OOME AT LAST. ' ' GmRICKETT intends: SELLING . X CHEAPER than ever— One Month. . Only. v; Gents’. Balmorals ... ... 17s. 6d. >' Gents’. Elastic Sides ... ... 17s. 6d. Ladies Elastic Sides from ... Bs. 6d. Ladies and Gents Slippers ... 4s. 6d. All Children’s work equally Cheap. All our OWN MAKE REDUCED in price. ... ■ 'y*f-’ THAT’S WHATS THE MATTER. G. TRIC KE T T , - NEXT ORR AND CO. *S., ASHBURTON. • • . , . . . . 780 c . ASHBURTON ’ •? HAIRCU TTI N G ROOMS’.' £ i IMPORTANT NOTICE. MR. E. A. GARNETT begs to inform the inhabitants of Ashburton and surrounding districts that he has DIS-' ; POSED of his BUSINESS to Mr. F. CLARK, of Christchurch, and while = thanking them for the liberal support accorded to him during his residence here, would solicit a continuance of the same on behalf of his successor. Referring to the above, F., CLARK hopes, by strict attention to business and moderate charges, to merit a fair share of public support. '? ' F. CLA RK , HAIRDRESSER, TOBACCONIST, STATIONER, AND .IvA. FANCY GOODS MERCHANT, Ashburton. ' Agent for the sale of the Ashburton Guardian and Evening Herald. 725c-92g NOTICE. i WESTERFIELD MILL. TO FARMERS, BAKERS, & OTHERS. mHE Wester field Mill is now in full work, and the public can be: supplied with . FIRST-CLASS FLOUR on most .reason able terms. ■ . Every attention will be given to Public Gristing, and farmers from a distance can have grist ‘ done immediately after de livery. Apply to the Miller, HENRY BOWERS. Grain stored on liberal terms. 389c-7%0