MAIL NOTICES.

') ' Mails 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. and 5 p.m. daily. . ': For Dunedin, Tinwald, Winslow, Hinds, Coldstream, Rangitata, Orari, Winchester, v and Geraldine, at 10 a.m. daily. V."' For Temuka, at 6 a.m. and 10 a.m., daily. ;iv - For Timaru and South, at 6 a.m., 10 a. in.’, and-420 p.m., daily. 7 •' For Greenstreet, Ashburton Forks, Mount Somers, and Ashburton Gorge, on Tuesdays and Fridays, at 10.30 a. m. For Ashton/ Waterton, and Longbeach, at 430 p.m. daily. For Wakanui, F.lgin, and Seafield, on Tuesdays and Fridays, at 6 a.m.

Y Mails arrive at the Ashburton Post Office— From Christchurch and Rakaia at 10.25 a.m;, 435 p.m., and 7.50 p.m. • From Chertsey, &c. at 10.25 a.m. daily. ' From Dunedin and intermediate places V at 5.35 p.m. daily. Fr#m Temuka and Timaru at 10.15 a. m. 5.35 p.m., and 8.15 p.m. 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 a.m. daily. Frotn 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”). THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 1880.

Insurance. —An announcement else where intimates that Mr. Thos. Bullock has been re-appointed agent for the South British Insurance Company in the Borough and District of Ashburton.

The Scotch Concert. —The Caledonian Society’s anniversary concert of Scotch music and Highland dancing takes place in the Town Hall to-night. The Weather. Last night about nine o’clock a very welcome addition to the rainfall began. The interval of dry weather between this shower and the last was getting just long enough to he uncomfortable, and the farmers were beginning to include in their salutations a remark that they “ could do with a shower. ” We hope it will continue for a time, now that it has begun, as forty-eight hours of it would not do the plains a bit of harm.

Captain - Baßry.—Captain Barry post poned his lecture last night.

Horse Parade. —Owners of entire horses who ' intend exhibiting at the annual parade to be held on Saturday next, are reminded' that entries must be made with the Secretary, Mr. George Jameson, not later than 4 p.m. this day. Alcohol. —Oll this subject Rev. B. J. Westbrooke delivered a lecture in the Town Hall last night. There was a very fair audience, the little hall being com fortably filled, and Mr. Isaac Scott was in the chair. Mr. Westbrooke treated the subject from a scientific point of view, and succeeded, though labouring under the disadvantage of indisposition, in giving a very instructive and withal racy lecture. The usual votes of thanks were given at the close. This lecture was one of a monthly series now being delivered under the auspices of the Temperance Association.

New Journal. —We have received from the publisher the first number of a new journal, the Observer, published in Auckland. A number of “cuts” are interspersed throughout the paper, which certainly give one the impression that they have been executed by an artist of no mean order. The literary cast of the paper, which is a weekly, is humorous and satirical, chiefly local in its reference, though taking a wider range as well. From the freshness and originality which characterise the first number, we augur a successful career for the Observer.

Dramatic Entertainments.. —An anony mous correspondent who wishes to defend the U3B of dramatic performances for supplementing*church funds, points us to the following paragraph from tho Lon don correspondent of the Canterbury Times of a late date :—“ There are a 3 many dif ferent classes of consciences as there zre of minds. Some people think, or say, that there is no harm in opening the Argyle Rooms. At the other end of the scale comes the Yicar of St. George’s, Deal, who refuses to take L 5 for the dis tribution of coals among the poor, because it is the proceeds of a dramatic enter tainment. Of course the gentleman has a right to his opinion, but if the alternative is that people are to go without firing, it is only just that he should pay the L 5 out of his own pocket. If a man has a con science of that delicate kind he should pay for its keep. ”

Mount Somers Cricket Glue. —A very good game was played at Mount Somers on Saturday, the 25th, among the members of the club. About 1G members were present, and a very enjoyable after noon was spent. A meeting was held sub sequently at Hood’s Hotel, Mr. Polhill in the chair. The Chairman stated that the meeting was called for the purpose of opening the season, and also for arranging a date for a match with the Ashburton Cricket Club. A letter was read from the hon. sec. of the Ashburton Cricket Club, asking if it would be convenient for the Mount Somers Club to play a match at Mount Somers on Saturday, October 9th. It was decided to accept the proposal, and to commence play punctually at 10.30. At the previous match at Mount Somers some of the members of that Club did not put in an appearance until 12 o’clock, which was much to be regretted, as it prevented the match being played out. The follow ing officers were elected : —Captain, Mr. Potts ; Committee, Messrs, .. Peache, Taylor, Peter, Tomlinson, D. Potts, and Cookson - Mr. Cookson was re-elected lion. Secretary and Treasurer. The Secre tary was requested to collect all out standing subscriptions, and to procure any necessary plant required for the ensuing season. After a vote of thanks to the Chairman, the proceedings terminated.

The Ashburton Appeal Cases.— The appeal of Charles Ryal, the man who was sentenced to three months’ imprisonment with hard laboi, for having no visible means of support, and was connected with the lean-to affair, was dismissed by His Honor Judge Johnston. His Honor thought the appellant should not have been arrested without a warrant. The Court was bound to support the decisions of the Court below, when the Magistrates had not exceeded their duty or misunder stood it. This was a case to which he had given considerable attention, in conse quence of a previous case from the same Court. The law was intended for the protection of society, but not to be per verted. Had the conviction been 011 the defendant’s having no visible lawful means of support, he could not have supported it on the evidence, but the Act spoke of the defendant giving a satisfactory account. Tho Magistrates assured him that the prisoner had not given them a satisfactory account, and as the evidence did not show conclusively that the account was satisfactory, he (His Honor) was bound to support the conviction. Friedlander Bros. v. Brown.—The appellants had, by a letter to a third party, guaranteed the paying of the respondent for threshing some grain, over which they held a lien from the said third party. After hearing counsel, his Honor allowed the appeal with costs. The same v. Skippens. : —The .appellants in this case had given respon dent an undertaking to pay L7l rent on account of a third party, as soon as his grain should be delivered. The Resident Magistrate had given the judgment whether the undertaking had been for rent or interest. The. argument for the appellants was that the payment was for in terest, and that as a mortgagee could not distrain for interest, there was no con sideration. After hearing counsel, his Honor dismissed the appeal Avith costs.

The Goddefroi Samoan Bussiness. It is stated that a probability exists of a Company yet being formed to take over the Samoan business of Goddefroi. Sir Arthur Gordon. —H. M. S. Danae, it is said, leaves Auckland shortly for Fiji, to bring Sir Arthur Gordon to New Zea land.

Vine Culture.— The French vignerons in Auckland are beginning work. They have taken 5,000 vine cuttings to their land at Dargaville. A Legal Difficulty. —At an adjourned meeting of the Invercargill Licensing Court on Tuesday, a suburban publican, the conduct of whose house was deemed unsatisfactory, was called on to hand over his license, granted at the annual meeting, for cancellation. Acting under legal advice the licensee refused to do as re quested. J.t appears that under present circumstances, and the present state of the law, he can carry oh to the end of the licensing year.

The Natives.—The prompt arrest by the Constabulary of all natives attempting to carry out the fencing farce has had a salutary effect upon tho Maoris, ivho now decamp as soon as the police approach.

Fire. —Mr. Larnach’s stable at “The Camp,” Portobello, were burnt down on Tuesday night. The damage is estimated at L 2,500. The insurance was estimated at LSOO in the New Zealand office. No thing is yet .known as to the origin of the fire. The Kanieri Burning Case.— The cir cumstances surrounding the horrible death of a woman and child who were burned in the fire at Kanieri on the morn ing of 22nd insfc. have excited comment, and since the inquest the police have entertained suspicions of foul play. On Wednesday Inspector Kiely and Detective Quinn arrested David Hutchison for the wilful murder of his Avife Margaret Hut chison and his infant son Faddy Hutchi son.

Native Meeting.—A large native meet ing, held at Tolga Bay, has just concluded; over 5,000 natives were assembled. The ostensible object of the gathering Avas in commemoration of To ICaui a Tekerou, a chief of renown who died several years ago. A great deal of speeclunaking Avas indulged in. Further land selling and leasing along the coast was strongly de nounced. Another feature of the meeting was that the . .relatives, of the East Coast natives in Waikato, Taranaki, and other parts of the country, should be brought to their people here. Although not openly avoAved, the desire of many is for Te Kooti and other rebels to be permitted to return. A number of resolutions Avere passed, and it Avas agreed to petition Parliament to gLe effect to the vieAvs of the natives, especially Avirh regard to the land and establishment of a Maori newspaper. A number of Europeans Avere present.

The Native- Fencers.—An official telegram received from the camp on Tuesday states that the native fencers, thirty-eight in number, of whom only ten Avere men, Avhile proceeding to the fences that morning, Avei’e stopped by Colonel Roberts, and warned that if they at tempted to erect fences they would be arrested and tried as the others were. He cautioned them against setting the Hav at defiance any longer. The natives retorted thej' - would not return until they had reached the point to which they had been sent. The Constabulary Avere then ordered to advance, and they quietly pressed the natives back for some distance, when the latter gave way and fled. Orders Avere then given to pull doAvn the fences at Parihaka and at the Waitotara ford. When this was done, the same natives who had come down in the morn ing AA r ere seen sitting about 100 yards from the fence. They watched the proceedings, and in the end went aAvay quietly. '

CORRESPONDENCE.

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

HEAVY OATS FOR SEED.

To the Editor,

Sir,—l Avish to draw the attention of the farmers, through your paper, to the necessity of sowing the proper descrip tion of oats for the English market, as no doubt in time to come it will be the only reliable one for oats as well as Avheat. From account sales ju.3t to hand there is a difference of from 10s. to 11s. per quarter between heavy milling and Danish or Tartarian feed, and as the expenses are nearly the same I Avould advise farmers to soav only the heavy sorts. A parcel of very heavy bright milling groAvn by Mr. Croy, Longbeach, realised the extreme price of 395. per quarter of eight bushels, whilst inferior grades groAvn in the same district realised from 28s. upward.—l am, &c.,

Joseph Ciark, Ashburton, Sept. 28, 1880.

STRAY COWS.

To the Editor. Sir, —It AA T as generally thought that the by-laws of the Borough Avere intended to put doAvn real nusianees and not create them, nor run full tilt against fancied ones. But judging from the absolute license which somebody’s coavs have to rove about the toAvnship, bestrewing the footpaths Avith their droppings, it Avould appear as if the said laws Avere to be allowed to slumber. As there is plenty of grass shooting up, I Avould suggest to every man who has a horse, coav, calf, goat, sheep, or ass, to turn it out in the Borough, for I can’t possibly understand why one or two special OAvners of cattle should be alloAved to override the rights of the community as they are hoav doing. Surely there is a middle course in the en forcing of our lays, seeing that Aye have lately heard so much “ blow ” about im partial administration.—l am, &c., Fair Play.

Upper Ashburton Road Board.

. The ordinary meeting of the Board was held on Monday, 27th September. Pre sent—All the members except Mr. M £ Coll. The Overseer’s report Avas read. Mr. Poole read a letter he had received from Mr. R. J. Harper, showing the necessity for having all the large stones removed or broken on a road under for mation known as the Anama road ; and also asking that the road leading from the Avestern corner of section 27385, on the Anama road to the northern corner of 28492, on the Yaletta road, be cleared of stones ; and also the clearing of stones at the termination of formation now in pro gress on road through Westerfield town ship to the junction of the road above mentioned, passing by the southern boundary of section 29224. The Overseer stated that the Anama road was unfinished, and probably it Avould be some fortnight yet before it was completed. He could not interfere Avith contractors in the middle of their Avork. He would keep them up to the specifica tion, and would withhold their certificate if the Avork avrs not properly done. The Board thought that anything asked outside of the originalcontract could not be sustained. They Avere Avilling, after che work Avas finished, to carry out any reasonable suggestion for its improvement. With regard to the other work mentioned, the Overseer Avould see to it, and the Clerk Avould call for tenders for next Board day. Mr. EdAvard Corbitt wrote asking the Board to see to the crossing by Harris’s,

north branch Ashburton river, as his land is being rapidly washed away. The Over seer was instructed to examine and report on what is best to be done.

Mr. J. 0. Bell accepted the office of collector of unpaid rates. The Clerk was requested to give Messrs. Digby and Harrison notice to have the gorse cut eff the roads fronting their pro perty. It was resolved that the Clerk give notice by advertisement that owners of property fronting Alford Forest road (it being under re-formation) cut ali gorse growing on the road fronting their pro perty, and that the same notice applies to all owners of property fronting roads throughout the district. It was decided not to strike a rate for the current year. Discussion took place as to the best method of letting the roads for repairs. The Clerk was instructed to request Mr. IvPColl to attend next Board day so that this matter will have the considera tion of a full Board.

The Overseer was requested to make out specifications for the work by next Board day, and was requested to call for tenders for various works, to be opened next Board day. Accounts were then passed and the Board adjourned.

The Auckland Murder.

At the inquest on the body of Henry Louis Reece, who was murdered by the Islander “Joe,” the evidence of the witnesses who had met him in the locality of the murder at 9.30 p.m. on Monday night was clear and conclusive. A lock of hair of the deceased, when compared with the blood on the axe, corresponded, being streaked with grey ; also the wound on the head was similar in size and shape with the weapon. Prisoner, in defence, admitted his guilt, but said he had been harshly treated by Woolcott, who had corrected him. The children also chaffed and teased him. He brooded over it, and when they said the Maoris would cut his hands off and put his extremeties in the fire, he lifted up the axe and struck young Woolcott. He had nothing more to say. A verdict of wilful murder was returned. The remains of the murdered man were buried in the Wesleyan cemetery this afternoon.

CABLE NEWS.

LATEST FROM EUROPE

(Per Reuter's Agency.) The Australian Cricketers. London, Sept. 28.

In the cricket match, which was resumed this morning at the Crystal Palace ground between the Australians and the Players of England, the former have scored 133 in their first innings. The Players are, therefore, 43 to the bad. In the Austra lian’s innings, McDonald was caught for 28 runs. The Players went in for their second innings and scored 82, all out. Palmer and Boyle again bowled well, the former taking six and the latter three wickets. The Australians, who required 40 runs to win the match, went in for their second innings, and when the stumps were drawn for the day, had put together 10 runs for three wickets down. There was a thick haze over the ground all day, which seriously interfered with the play. London, Sept. 29. Steps are being taken by a number of colonists in England to present a testi monial to the cricketers before they re turn to Australia. The cricket match, Australians v. Players, was resumed this morning. Spofforth, who was absent on Monday and Tuesday, to-day went to the wickets, in place of Banner man, and was caught out when he had put together 21 runs. The play is proceeding. Later. The Australians have won the match against the players by two wickets. The bowling of the Home team was dead on the wicket, and eight Australians were dis posed of before the requiiel number of runs —40—was obtained. The weather to-day is fine. The Montenegrin Difficulty.

Several leading Liberals, representing a considerable section of the party, are urging on Government to call Parliament together again in -November, as it is feared that the demands of Montenegro, that the Powers should take some steps of coercion towards Turkey beyond the naval demon stration, will jeopardise the latter being carried into effect. England and Russia are willing to carry out the display, but it is doubtful if other Powers who have sent vessels to Ragusa will consent to act in concert, The Cabulese. Calcutta, Sept. 28. The Cabulese who formed Ayoub Khan’s defeated army, and escaped to Cabul, have submitted to the Ameer Abdul Rahman.

The Montenegrins. Constantinople, Sept. 28,

Intelligence has been received that the Montei egrins have asked the aid of the Great Powers to enable them to obtain possession of Dulcigno. They solicit the Powers to take some steps beyond coer cion through the fleet. The Admirals in command of the vessels forming the squadron have referred to their respective Governments for instructions.

AUSTRALIAN.

Per Rente ; 's Agency. Payment of Members.

Melbourne, Sept. 29. In the Legislative Council last night Mr. Cuthbert moved a motion for a conference of the two Houses in reference to the pay ment of members. Mr. Read, represent ing the Government, opposed the motion, but it was carried by eighteen to five. The Council are willing to pass the pay ment to members of the Assembly, but not to those of the Upper House. Arrived. Sir William and Lady Jervois and suite have arrived here from South Australia. Suez Mail. King George’s Sound, Sept. 29. The P- and 0. Company’s steamship Hydaspes, with the inward Suez mail, has arrived here.

Sporting. Sept. 30. Mata has been strongly backed for the Cup during the past few days, and ia now second favorite. A Railway Bill. Brisbane, Sept 30. In the Legislative Assembly last night the Colonial Treasurer moved the second reading of a Bill to authorise the construc tion of Railways under the land grant system. The measure provides for a grant of 800 acres per mile of line constructed in alternate blocks, the line to remain the property of the constructors. It is stated that if the Bill passes a line of railway will be constructed to the Gulf of Carpen taria from Roma, which place is already connected by rail with Brisbane. ... . .

NEW ZEALAND

(Per Press Association.) The Auckland Rowing Club. Auckland, Sept. 29. At the annual meeting of the Auckland Rowing Club the report showed a balance in hand of Ll 5 ; assets, L 206 ; liabilities, 1 nil. James M‘Cosh Clark was elected'. President. ’

The Auckland Industrial Home. Auckland, Sept. 30. . Mr. Habens’ - report on the Auckland Industrial Home has been presented. He finds that the legitimate authority of the Ladies’ Committee has been usurped by the Master and Matron. The children were ill clad, and the supervision of the Committee in this respect was defective. With regard to the charges against the morality of the Master, he says no man. is absolutely secure against such charges, but the Master should be one against whom no impurity could be alleged. He considers the Master wanting in decision. The training to domestic duties was in sufficient, and there was a great deal of slovenliness and untidiness. The matron is incompetent. The moral influence of the Home was not of a high order. Ho was unable to obtain information respect ing the diet. Itch, ringworm, sore heads, and vermin were prevalent. He considers the Master incompetent, and concludes by stating that a gentleman privately offered 500 acres of land for the Home within a few miles of Auckland, and within a short distance of the railway. A Mishap. Wellington, Sept. 29. The steamer Manawatu on her passage from Wanganui to Wellington, met with a mishap to her engines. She put into Kaniti and will be towed into Wellington to-morrow. Magisterial Enquiry^ The Magisterial enquiry into alleged ill treatment of a prisoner by two constables commenced this afternoon. The evidence of Edmunds was taken, to the effect that when he was locked up by the constables he complained that his leg was broken* and he alleges the constables took no notice of his complaint, and allowed him to remain in the station all night before being sent to the Hospital. The enquiry was then.adjourned until Friday. A large number of witnesses will be examined'. Looks like Business.

Wellington, Sept. 30. At a meeting of the Chamber of Commerce, held to consider what action was possible for promoting the West Coast Railway, a committee was formed to take the proper steps to form a company, to be called the North Island West Coast Railway Com pany, and to report to another meeting as early as practicable, preparatory to bringing the whole subject before the public. A Stray Slug. A woman in Wallsu’s shooting gallery was shot through the arm by the acciden • l al discharge of a gun. The wound is not serious. Rumored Rising of the Maori Prisoners. Christchurch, Sept. 30. It is rumored here that a disturbance has occurred with the Maoris at Lyttelton Gaol or Ripa Island. A telegram has just been received at the police depot, asking for additional men. Later. The reported disturbance of Maoris .at Lyttelton is incorrect. It seems that eight constables, who were guarding the Maoris at Ripa Island, disliking the work, refused duty, and a telegram was sent to Christchurch for men to replace them. No Go. Dunedin, Sept. 30. The Chief Harbor Master refuses to reinstate Pilot Louden. Friendly Societies. Invercargill, Sept. 29. Owing to the uneasiness caused in the minds of members by the official report as oo the unsatisfactory condition of the funds of the friendly societies in the Otago districts, the heads of the local lodges of all orders intend to have, a thorough investigation with a view to a re-adjustment if necessary, , A Good Crushing. Invercargill, Sept. 30. The manager of the Longwood Reefing Company (Printz) ha 3 brought in ninety ounces of amalgam the result of ten days’ crushing of sixty tons of stone, of which only twenty-three tons were gold-bearing. A Denial. ? The statement of the Christchurch depu tation (when asking the Premier for monetary aid) that the late review at Invercargill was aided by Government is incorrect. The whole thing was carried out by public subscription, an entertain ment, and gate money ; and after settle ment of accounts the Committee had a balance of over L 250.

THE STORY-TELLER.

THE DISRUPTION A TALE OF TRYING TIMES.

CHAPTER XXVl— continued.

Just as he reached the street, he met Mother Meredith, and was about to pass her without speaking, when she stopped him, and peering closely in his face, asked if he was not the Whinnyside ploughman. “ Me !” Said Robin, “ what gars ye tak’ me for a plewman, gudewife ? Am I the least like a plewman, think ye ?” “ If ye are not the lad I took ye for, I have no more to say,” said the crone;

THE ASHBURTON HERALD, THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 1880.



'r 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. 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.



Amusements. This Evenim CALEDONIAN SOCIETY. GRAND ' ANNIVERSARY CONCERT, OF SCOTCH MUSIC, DANCING, . >. &C., IN THE - TOWN HALL, ON THURSDAY EYENING, SEP TEMBER 30. • - PROGRAMME : Introductory Address .President Bagpipes “ Pibrochs” Piper Elder Piano...“ Reels and Strathspeys”...Miss Kidd Dancing .....In Costume The Gians (Messrs Kidd, M'Rae, Reid and Macduff.) Part 50ng....“ Scots whahae” Party Song... “Auld Robin Gray”...Mrs Craighead Song “ Scotland Yet”....Mr Craighead Reading “ Tam o’ Shanter” Song “ Macgregors’ Mr G. D. Branson Gathering Gaelic Song ..Mr D. Campbell Song " F he rni },...Mr MacLEAN Dunn oor Door Sword Dance... Ghilie Callum....Mr M‘Rae >;/ , INTERVAIi OF TEN MINUTES. P1AN0. ........ Jessie’s Dream... Miss Kidd DANCE. ..The Highland Fling...Mr MacDuFF Song;..“ The Auld Scots Sangs”... Mrs Dunn Song Mrs Brooicshaw Song “ The Cameron Men” Mr Craighead Song ...................Mr G. D. Branson (“Wha Wadna Fechtfor Chairlie,”) Duet “Caller Herrin”......Two Ladies Titid..Willie Brewed a Peck” Party Songs —The Rowan Tree, The Land o’ the Leal/etc., as time may permit. Reel o’ Tulloch .' The Gians “ AULD LANGSYNE” in Chorus. National Anthem. Tickets—Dress Circle, and a few Re served Seats in front of. the stage, 3s; second seats, 2s. ; back seats, Is. To be had of members of the Committee, at the several stores in town, and at the Hall on the night of the Concert. Apply early, as there is a demand for seat room. D.oors open at 7.30. Pibroch to strike up at eight. A DAN C E will take place after the Concert, tickets for which—2s. 6d. —may be had of the Dance Committee. 921c- 250g Miscellaneous. TfTANTED — One or two young men as » V BOARDERS, in private family; 18s. per week. Apply, John Olson, Peter street. 923 c SECTIONS —TO LET, for One or more years, Town and Suburban SEC TIONS, from one rood to fifteen acres. CHARLES BRADDELL, 914.3 Burnett Street. Reward. LOST, a Morocco PURSE, containing Money, Memos., and a Railway Pass.—Finder will be rewarded on return ing same to the Herald & Guardian Office. LOST, A WHITE PIG short, tail. The finde A will be rewarded by returning the same to WILLIAM BROWN, Beach Road, Ashburton, 951 c



Miscellaneous. TO LET. BUTCHER’S SHOP, in. Tinwald, con taining six-roomed house and stable. Apply do " * - J. CARTER, 948c-276g Grove House, Tinwald. WE, the undersigned, beg to inform ou Customers and the public generally, that in consequence of the late RISE TN THE PRICE OF FLOUR, on and after OCTOBER Ist, the price of brea'd will be 7d. per 41b. loaf. Thomas Taylor. Mjirsh and Groves. A. Thiele. W; Hicks. A. O. Aitken. Jephson and Davidson. 953 c " SOUTH BRITISH FIRE AND MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY. CAPITAL ... ... ... £1,000,000. Paid-up Capital and Reserve, £170,000.. MR. THOMAS BULLOCK has been re - appointed AGENT for this Company in the Borough and. District of Ashburton. J. DRUMMOND MACPHERSON, Manager, Canterbury Branch. Christchurch, 29th Sept., 1880. 955 c ICAIAPOI 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 Guardian Office, by whom application for Shares will be received. Deposit, 20s. per share ; and 50s. per share'on allotment. August 23, 1880. us Y. 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 JOHN GEORGE ANSTEE, Boarding house-keeper, of Ashburton, a debtor. I HEREBY, at the request of the said debtor, summon a General Meeting of the creditors’ of the said debtor, to be held on FRIDAY NEXT, October I, at 11 o’clock in the forenoon, at the office of Messrs. Foster and Wilding, Burnett street, Ashburton, to consider an intended application of the said debtor for an order of discharge. Dated this 29th day of September, 1880, W. R. BOYLE, Trustee. Foster and Wilding, Ashburton, Solicitors for Debtors. 95 2 c WESLEYAN CHURCH. ■pUBLIC SERVICES will be held in -L ' the Wesleyan Church, Ashburton, on SUNDAY, October _ 10, 1880, at Eleven and Half-past Six o’clock, on behalf of the Home Mission Fund. Con ducted by the Rev. J. H. Simmonds, of Timaru. Also, on WEDNESDAY Evening, October 13. at Half-past Seven o’clock, a PUBLIC' MEETING will be held in the Church, for the same object, ■ and Addresses given by the Revs. J. B. Richardson, W. Beck, and others. Collections will be taken at each Ser vice on behalf of the Wesleyan Home Mission Fund. 954 c *?■ V’C-T.jPf' CO-OPERATIVE BAKERY, ANGLE, ASHBURTON. TRI- A. Thiele, PRACTICAL BAKER AND CONFEC TIONER, (Of 21 years’ experience in Canterbury) THANKS the Public of Ashburton and surrounding Districts for their liberal support for the past eight months, and by continuing to supply a good wholesome loaf, made from the best flour, to merit a continuance of public support. A. Thiele guarantees his bread to keep moist and sweet, and not liable to get mildew as bread commonly made. Analysis : A. Thiele’s Bread has been analysed four times previous to the present, with most satisfactory results, and pronounced the best bread in Christchurch. The following analysis has just been received from the Colonial Analyst, which speaks much for [the genuineness of the bread made at the Co-operative Bakery by A. Thiele. Report on the analysis of a sample of bread received from Mr. A. Thiele, Ash burton, Sept. 23, 1880: L.N. 539 • Physical characteristics, a well-made bread, clean and white, and of good taste; water, 43.04 per cent; ash, '9O per cent; alum, nil ; sulphuric acid, trace ; copper, nil; iron, nil ; tartaric acid, nil; reaction of aqueous infusion, slightly acid; re action of ash, alkaline; color of ash, white. The above analysis proves this sample of bread to be well-made, of good quality, and free from adulteration. A. W. Bickerton, Colonial Analyst. Study your health by using Pure and Wholesome Bread made by A. THIELE, Practical Baker and Confectioner, And Sole Manufacturer of the Celebrated GERMAN RUSKS FOR INFANTS.. 950 c



Miscellaneous. Y OUNG GLEN RO Y , FOR SALE, Immediately after the Parade orf OCTOBER 2. Pedigree, &c., at Sale. 939c-272g JAMES MUTCH.



THE BEST VALUE FOII 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 tail, 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. J/sHS" 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 STREET. WM. SPARROW, 910 c Manager. Circular. To STATION-HOLDERS, LANDED PROPRIETORS, FARMERS, CATTLE DEALERS, AND THE RESIDENTS IN ASH BURTON AND SURROUND ING DISTRICTS. Messrs. Quill & Co., AUCTIONEERS, STOCK, LAND, & ESTATE AGENTS, SAUNDERS’ BUILDINGS, Ashburton, TQEG to announce to station-holders, landed proprietors, farmers, cattle dealers, and residents in Ashburton and the surrounding districts, that they have COMMENCED BUSINESS in the above line ; and, from their long experience in the various departments, feel assured that all commissions en trusted to them will be conducted satis factorily to their patrons. Sales will be held as required, at the Salerooms and Yards in Ashburton, or any part of the district. They will also hold a Regular Sale of STOCK, LAND, FARM PRODUCE, FURNITURE, and GENERAL MERCHANDISE, a t their Rooms, every Saturday, particu lars of which will be duly advertised. The interest and the support of sellers and buyers are respectfully solicited. Cash Advances made on all classes of Goods placed in their hands for sale. For particulars of Sales please see advertisements. Quill & Co., , , AUCTIONEERS, ’ S A UNDE RS’ BUILDINGS, Ashburton. 233g-918c* THE REEL 0’ TULLOGH.