had not been shown whether the offer for the dog had been made before or after the complaints which had been made of the dog’s misconduct. There was no doubt that the action of the defendant in the matter was wrong in law, but as the dog had deteriorated in value through its bad propensities, he thought justice could be served by giving judgment for LI damages, and L2 6s. costs,

Stabbing Case in Nelson.

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Nelson, June 3. Some time ago, a fisherman named Antonio Webb, deserted his wife and family and fled to Auckland. He was brought back from that city to Nelson, and compelled to provide for those de pendent upon him. This he has done pretty fairly since ; but his enforced resi dence with his wife does not appear to have been pleasing to him, and he and she have lived unhappily. Both are addicted to drink, the woman more especially, and this afternoon,{while the woman was tipsy, a quarrel arose between the two, and the husband threw a large knife at the woman, which entered her back, and the blade passed between her ribs.

June 4.

This morning Webb was charged before Mr. Lowther Broad, R.M., with attempt ing to murder his wife, and was remanded till Monday. The woman lias been drink ing for some time, and the wound which is an inch wide, cannot for some time be given a definite opinion of as to whether or not it is likely to prove fatal.

GENERAL ASSEMBLY.

(per PRESS ASSOCIATION.)

LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL. Thursday, June 3.

The Legislative Council met at 2.30 p.m. The Hon. G. M. Waterhouse gave notice that he would introduce a Rabbit Nuisance Bill.

Replying to Mr. Dignan, the Attorney- General said the Government would de cide in a few days whether or not to introduce a Savings Bank Act Amendment Bill.

At the suggestion of the Hon. F. A. Whitaker, Colonel Whitmore’s motion for a searching investigation into the late Volnnteer outrages, which the mover said had been grossly exaggerated, was de ferred till Tuesday next. Five new Native Land Bills were’read a first time, and referred to a Special Com mittee.

The Hon. Mr. Whitaker explained that these five measures, and three more to come from the Lower House, would com prise the whole of the native land law, and would, when passed, be made to supersede all existing native land laws.

A number of Sessional Committees were appointed, and notice given for others. Several Bills passed the second reading. The Council adjourned at 4.30 p.m.

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.

Thursday, June 3. AFTERNOON SITTING. The House met at 2.30 p.m. NOTICES OF MOTION. Mr. Bain nave notice he would ask the Colonial Secretary on what basis of calcu lation the Building Societies were ex pected to pay the Property Tax provided for by the Act of last year. Mr. Hutchison gave notice of the fol lowing question :—Whether Government would bring in a Bill this session relative to Chinese immigration. LEAVE OF ABSENCE. A fortnight’s leave of absence was granted to Mr. Sheehan on urgent private business. QUESTIONS. The Hon. W. Rolleston said at the close of last session instructions had been sent to the Agent-General that all immigration agents were to be discontinued, excepting Messrs. Reid and Clayden, who were under two years’ engagement which could not be broken. With the exception of females, all immigration operations on the part of Government had ceased in the meantime. In replying to Mr. Hurst, Mr. Rolles ton said new regulations were in coui’se of preparation relative to the Court fees under the Resident Magistrates’ Courts Act, 1867, so that a hearing fee would not be charged in actions settled out of Court. Replying to Mr. Pyke as to whether Government will bring down a Bill this session to prevent religious and party pub lic processions. The Hon. T. Dick stated Government did not intend to do so; they relied upon the good feeling of the public in matters of this kind. RETURNS. Mr. Slirimski moved—“ That a return be laid before this House showing the number of days and the dates the Ministers of the Crown have been absent from the seat of Government between Dec. .19, 1879, and May 27, 1880.” The motion was eventu ally withdrawn. Mr. Slirimski moved—“ That a return be laid begore the House showing the number of defaulters and the amounts due under the Land Tax Act, in each Provin cial district, as on June 1.” Carried. On a motion to go into Committee on the REGULATIONS OF LOCAL ELECTIONS BILL. Mr. George thought it would be better to postpone the Bill until the Redistribu tion of Seats Bill was before them, inas much as the provisions of the latter might to some extent affect the former. He also suggested an amendment that he would like to see adopted, which was that members accepting portfolios should be made to return tp their constituents and at pnep seek fpr reflection. It would virtually prevent members walking over from one side of the House tp the other for no better reason than to secure a seat on the ppvernment benches. Thp |lon. T. Dick said that the Redis tribution of Seats Bill -would not be down for a few days yet, and it would be a Serious inconvenience if the business—for, jp reality, they had nothing more on the Order Paper to go on with —was to be delayed till then. Mr. Montgomery had no objection to go on with the first two or three clauses, if Government would agree to report pro gress. The Bill should be considered in conjunction with the projected Redistri bution measures.

Mr. DeLautour also spoke in favor of a postponement,

The motion for going into Committee ■was put and carried. The sitting was interrupted by the 5.30 p.m. adjournment. EVENING SITTING. The House re-assembled at 7.30 p.m. On resuming in Committee progress was reported, and at 7.35 the House ad journed. Friday, June 4. The House met at 2.30 p. m. NOTICES OF MOTION. Mr. Fox gave notice that he would call the attention of the Government to the fact that the prospectus of a New Zea land Land Company had been published in the London Times, with the name of Mr. Bathgate, R.M., Dunedin, as one of the directory ; and he would also ask if Mr. Bathgate went Home on his own pri vate business or the business of the co lony ? Dr. Wallis gave notice that lie would move that the franchise be extended to females. LEAVE OF ABSENCE. One week’s leave of absence was granted to Mr. Turnbull. QUESTIONS. Replying to questions, Ministers stated that the providing of licenses for labor agents, with the view of employment, would be considered, but the matter was not likely to be dealt with this session. L 5,100 had been expended on the Otago Central Railway. The lowest tender for the improvement of the Auckland Har bor was in excess of the sum at the dis posal of Government, but an outside wall for the reclamation would be gone on with at once, and a further vote asked for the completion of the work. With regard to the disposal of the Maori prisoners, the term authorised by Parliament had not expired, but before the time expired, Go vernment would make a statement on the subject; meantime, it rvould not be judicious to do so. Chinese immigration was under the consideration of Government, and if not dealt with this, it would be dealt with next session. A sum of L 14,000 odd had been expended on the Hokitika-Grey railway. The Clive to Wellingford railway, via Kidnappers, had been surveyed. Government had not yet received the report of the Railway Com mission, and railway expenditure would at present be limited to carrying out contracts already on hand, and to provide work for the unemployed. The recommendation of the Native Affairs Committee re Ruta Mannaliura’s petition was being carried out. Subsidies to local bodies were about to be discon tinued. FIRST READINGS. A number of new Bills were read a first time. HOSPITAL AND CHARITABLE INSTITUTIONS BILL. Mr. Hall moved the second reading of the Hospital and Charitable Institutions Bill. Messrs. Pyke, Shepherd, Montgomery, Stevens, and Sutton spoke in support of the motion, agreeing with the general principles of the Bill. The debate was adjourned at 5.30 to 7.30 p.m.

THE ASHBURTON HERALD, SATURDAY, ' JUNE 5, 1880.



Alfred Harrison. TUESDAY, 15th JUNE. 1 o’clock. ALERED HARRISON lias been favored with instructions from the trustee in the estate of George Parkin to Sell BY PUBLIC AUCTION, At his Rooms, on above date The assignor’s Interest in TOWN SECTIONS No. 414, 415, and 41C, Moore Street, with Workshop and Dwelling-house thereon Also, TOWN SECTION No. 338, Corner of Moore Street and William Street, with Three-Roomed Cot tage and One-Roomed Cottage thereon. Also, 29 BUILDING ALLOTMENTS, each Quarter-acre, situated in Trevcrton, and within Six Chains of South-east Town Belt. Also, 6 BLOCKS, each containing Two Acres, adjoining the above. Title—Land Transfer Act. The above extremely valuable properties offer an opportunity to investors and others very rarely met with, as they will be dis posed of ABSOLUTELY WITHOUT RESERVE. TUESDAY, 15th JUNE, Plans and full particulars may be had of the Auctioneer. ALFRED HARRISON, Auctioneer. CONTINUATION OF SALE. WEDNESDAY, 16th JUNE. 11 o’clock. ALFRED HARRISON under instruc tions as above, will sell, on the premises of George Parkin, Moore Street, Ashburton, The whole of his STOCK-IN-TRADE, MACHINERY, TIMBER, &c., Comprising—l Mathieson’s Morticing Machine, 1 General Joiner (by Furness, of Liverpool) with Saws, Tennoning, Morticing, and Plan ing appliances complete ; 1 50- inch Saw Bench, with Saws, Belt ing, etc., complete ; 1 4-horse Power, with Engine, Vertical Boiler, Pupips, and Tank, com-, plete ; 6 Register Grates, 40 pair Sashes, 1 ton Nails, assorted; Zinc, Glass, Locks, Hinges, and. Ironmongery of all descriptions., Also, 6 Horses (Draught and Hacks) 1 Light Spring Trap and Harness, 1 Spring Dray, 1 Chaffcutter (by Bentall) &C-, &e., &c. ABSOLUTELY WITHOUT RESERVE. Sale at 31 o’clock sharp. WEDNESDAY, 16th JUNE. ALFRED HARRISON, 534 c Auctioneer.



Edmiston, Gundry & Co. FOR SALE, BY PRIVATE TREATY. THE undersigned have for sale by Private Treaty, the following Pro perties : R. S. 2821 G, 7,8, 9, containing 686 acres, which will be sold in farms of 100 acres and upwards. This property is within 4 miles of Ashburton township, is very good land, and will be sold on very reasonable terms, viz, 10s. per acre cash and the balance at a low rate of interest on a term of years. 210 ACRES on Gould and Cameron’s run. This property is partly fenced with gorse fences. 128 ACRES at Chertsey, all securely fenced, and is at present sown with turnips. This property will be sold at a low price on easy terms. 125 ACRES at Greenstreet, securely fenced with live fences, and sub divided, and a permanent stream of water. 285 ACRES at Greenstreet, to be sold or let on a purchasing clause in one or more blocks. This is excellent land, and laid down in English grass, and well watered with creeks. This would make a capital farm, and will be sold on very liberal terms. 210 ACRES close to the township of Ashburton, with good dwell ing-house, stable, granary, &c. This property will be let for a term of years at a low rent. 500 ACRES at Orari, in one or more blocks. 150 ACRES at Tinv aid. A capital farm, being all fenced and ready for cropping. There are three creeks running through this pro perty. 150 ACRES at Ashton. A well com pact farm, together with house, stables, &c. Price very low. 800 ACRES at Mount Possession. 1500 ACRES near the spread Eagle Hotel. T.S. No 879, Ashburton. T. S. 301, 302, Burnett-street, Ash burton. T.S. 247, Kermode Street, Ashbur ton. T.S. 182, 183, opposite Church, Tinwald, a bargain, &c. EDMISTON, GUNDRY, & CO., Auctioneers and Estate Agents.



Agents for tlie gOUTH BRITISH FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY. Capital £1,000,000. Risks taken on all kinds of Property, Growing Crops, Grain in Stack, Thresh ing Machines, etc. EDMISTON, GUNDRY, & CO., East Street. 10G About six miles ftom Ashburton, on the Wakanui Estate. FOR SALE OR TO LET, WITH A PURCHASING CLAUSE, 450 AORE FAEM 450 Well watered on Longbeach Run. Also, 165 AOBBS 165 Ashburton Forks, now in grass. For Sale, cheap dwelling house of seven rooms, near the Parsonage, East Town Belt. To Let, two shops in East Street. Also Office in do. Two-roomed house with lean-to, in Mona Square. Two-roomed cottage near Mr. Hay T. Smith’s Also, That old established blacksmith and wheelwright’s workshop, and Dwelling House in Ashburton, centrally situated, close to the Somerset Hotel, and now in the occupation of Mr. H. J. Edwards. For full particulars Apply to 453 c T. BULLOCK. Business Notices. HORSE FEED. HORSE FEED. CRUSHED OATS. THE Undersigned are prepared to CRUSH OATS in any quantity. WOOD & CO., 511c-909g Ashburton Brewery. WANTED KNOWN—That Visiting Cards, plain or mourning, can be obtained printed in various styles, at the “Herald” and “Guardian” offices, near the Ra w ay Station



Business Notices. EVERETT BROS. AND CO., CHEAP DRAPERS, HAVELOCK STREET, ASHBURTON. E. B. and Co. are now showing their TIN T E R |^RAPERY, Comprising EVERY NOVELTY IN EACH DEPARTMENT. NEW GOODS ARRIVING MONTHLY. 505 c CABINETMAKING & UPHOLSTERING ESTABLISHMENT, Havelock Street (next T. Hicks, Baker), Opposite County Council Chambers, ASHBURTON. Cheapest House in Town for New and Secondhand Furniture- John Mee ch , PRACTICAL CABINETMAKER, UPHOLSTERER PAPERHANGER, &c. Drawers from 30s. and upwards, Dressing tables and Washstands 10s. and upwards. ALL KINDS OP REPAIRS. Furniture Renovated and Repolished, or Exchanged. 248 c FURNITURE ! FURNITURE ! ! Made to Order by OHARLES JgRADER, PRACTICAL CABINETMAKER, FURNITURE DEALER, &C. Chests of Drawers, 3ft. Gin. x 3ft. Gin., with five drawers, Price 70s. Scotch Chest of Drawers, with six drawers, ’rice £5 10s. Kitchen Cupboard, from 30s. Do. with Dresser, from 40s. Venetian and other Blinds, Curtain Poles, Oxford and other Picture Frames made to order. Furniture repaired and renovated. GREAT SOUTH ROAD, TINWALD, Beyond Clark’s Grain Stores. For Sale, a Light Waggon, nearly new, in good order, Price £22. A good chance for anyone requiring a useful conveyance cheap. 346 c



c OTTON & CO., HORSE CLIPPERS, 24 Years’ Colonial Experience. HORSES BROKEN IN TO SADDLE AND HARNESS. Moderate Charges. Apply Baldwin s Hotel, or Brighton Boarding House, Triangle 842g-450c



CENTRAL BUTCHERY, (Baring Square, Ashburton). J. WARD, Family Butcher, IN thanking the public for their very liberal support, and in consequence of having so large a patronage, is now in a position to supply the best meat that can be procured at the following reduced prices for cash : BEEF ... ... 2d., 3d., and 4d. LEGS MUTTON, PRIME, ... 3d. FORE-QUARTERS, lfd Customei’s can be supplied at the prices either from the shop or cart. J. WARD, Butcher.



TREVORTON BUTCHERY,- BE/.CH ROAD. T TALKER J . begs to thank liis Customers for their support since commencing business as above, and begs to state that he is prepared to Supply Meat of his usual quality, which requires no comment, as cheap as any other Butcher in Ashburton, for Cash. J. TASKER, 515 c Butcher.



DENTISTRY. R. J. P. ARMSTRONG Surgeon and Mechanical Dentist. (From Dunedin) Can be consulted, for the present, at Quill’s Commercial Hotel. Mr. Arm strong will meet Patients at the Rahaia Hotel every THURSDAY until furtlie notice. 513e-9070



JUST ARRIVED Young Ladies Journals and Bow Bells for MAY ’ Family Herald and London Journal for APRIL H. M. JONES, Stationer, 3GOc East Street and Baring Square. nnEACHERS can obtain the MULTI » PLICATION TABLES, printed on gummed papei, in any quantity at the Herald Office, East street, near the Railway Station.



Business Notices. T. R HODDER & CO. HAVE much pleasure in announc ing to their friends and the public generally, that their stock of WINTER. DRAPERY, MILLINERY, MEN’S AND BOYS’ CLOTHING HATS AND HOSIERY, BOOTS AND SHOES, IS NOT TO BE SURPASSED FOR QUALITY AND ASSORTMENT, Each Department being replete with everything suitable for the season. JUST TO HAND— A Very Large Assortment of Melbourne Clothing, MADE ESPECIALLY TO ORDER. T. R. HODDER & CO. having been encouraged by their greatly increased trade in the Clothing Department, have ENLARGED THEIR PREMISES, Enabling them to keep a Larger and More Varied Assortment. Tailoring In all branches by most experienced hands. SUITS, RIDING TROUSERS, HABITS, &c., made on the most im proved principle, at the shortest notice, and as cheap, or cheaper, than any house in Canterbury. T. R. HODDER and CO., seeking to Encourage Local Industries keep a well assorted stock of Kaiapoi, Roslyn, and Mosgiel Manufactured Goods. Boots and Shoes, Imported and Colonial make, from the best Christchurch and Dunedin Manufacturers. T. R. HODDER & CO., while not pro fessing to sell everything at COST PRICE, are prepared to meet EXISTING COM PETITION and to encourage all Cash Purchasers. An experience of twenty six years Colonial storekeeping has taught our Firm the value of a Cash Grocery Business, which they have found succeed so well in Ashburton since bringing down the prices of many leading commodities, which course they are still prepared to continue and show their preferring PROMPT CASH, rather than risk long credit with large profits. Ironmongery . . AND Crockery ware AT LOWEST PAYING RATES. Sole Agents for Singer’s Sewing Machines Sole Agents for Wanzer Sewing Machine. Agents for Norwich Union Fire Insurance Company. T. R. HODDER & CO. 407 c



LATEST STYLES FROM LONDON & PARIS. CRAIGHEAD & CO., Merchant Tailors, TANCRED STREET, (Next Orr & Co.) PERFECT FIT GUARANTEED. 982a-4450 DON’T! PLEASE! DON’T! STOP ! DO STOP! TOP before you give your next order for a Suit of Clothes. F you want Style, Fit, and Quality, try the Undersigned. READ the following, then call and in spect the Goods.



(YARDS READY ) 350 10 350 ( CUT. ) JUST ARRIVED—The best Stock of Winter Cloths to be got for money SUPERIOR in quality to anything ever yet shown in Ashburton. ( SAMPLES ) 70 70 ( SELECT FROM ) 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, &c., &c., &c. CALL and inspect this Splendid Assort ?nent before you order. MOTTO: Small Profits and Quick Returns. Terms —Cash. and Finish second to none. Ei £1 Is. Cash for a Pair of Trousers £3 15s. Cash for a Tweed Suit. The Address is— G. J. F. LUBLOW, THE TAILORING DEPOT, Triangle, Ashburton, Between Post Office and Baldwin’s Central Hotel. 782g-390c



Business Notices. Dissolution OF Partnership. o ORR AND CO., to announce that they intend to DISSOLVE PARTNERSHIP on Ist SEPTEMBER, They will therefore, on Saturday, May Ist, offer the whole of their superio stock, amounting to over £20,000 worth of DRAPERY, IRONMONGERY, AND GROCERIES, AT COST PRICE. . The reductions in price extends to every Department in our Business, And we trust our Customers will pay PROMPT CASH? DURING SALE. All Goods will be marked in plain figures with Red Ink. All outstanding accounts must be paid at once so that partnership accounts may be adjusted. ORR & CO., ASHBURTON & RAKAIA April -U 24th, 1880. § P.S. —A Large Shipment of Drapery Goods just opened up ex Pallala.



Guns! Guns! Guns! POWDER. SHOT. CAPS. OEE AND CO. JJAVE now on hand a very fine assortment of BREECHLOADING DOUBLE AND SINGLE-BARREL GUNS, And as these have been imported direct from the manufacturers, we are prepared to Sell_atJthe - From £2 10s\to £25. .0 R R AND CO It 9c-9g



Business Notices. BEST NEWCASTLE COALS in; % LAMBTON COLLIERY. 50s. RER TOK . 1 A PER CENT. DISCOUNT * AU for CASH. SPRINGFIELD COALS A 40s. PER TON. 10 Per Cen Discount for Cash. To be delivered in my yard. Acconnts i be paid monthly. - r »Tiii ;• •• • i noir : 359 C_ 773 G O. PERCY COX



HALLO! HA.LLOh.-t9 quill again;: REDUCTION IN PRICES..»» BOTTLED WINES & SPIRITS. T. QUI L L 5 SEEING the necessity of a Wholesale Bottling, Wine, and Spirit Store in Ashburton, has determined to supply thai want, and therefore begs to submit' the following list of Prices, every * article guaranteed to be of the best and ! purest description. . v,; PRICE LIST. Brandy Flasks, 2s. and 4s, per flask. Fine Old Port, per Bottle, ss. and 6s. Superior old Dry Montelado, (old Sherry) 955. & 6s. ; . r ' , ■(. Very old Scotch WTiisky, per Bcttle ss. Fine old Irish Whisky, per Bottle, ss. Superior old Jamaca Rum, per Bottle, ss. Fine old Martelle’s Dark Brandy, . per Bottle, ss. * " ; ’■ Hennessey’s Brandy, per Bottle, 6s. Superior Square Gin (J.D.K.Z.), per Bottle, 6s. Superior Old Tom (Swain Booth’s), per Bottle, ss. All other brands equally Reduced. QUILL’S Assorted Dozen of Best : Winea and Spirits for £3 10s, containing— -2 bottles; Whisky 3 bottles Brandy 2 „ Port 2 ~ Rum Sherry Old Tom (Ready packed, and forwarded to any par of the County on the shortest notice.) One trial will prove to Quill’s customers the quality of his taps. COMMENCING MONDAY, 26th APRIL. . Open from 7a. m to 6 p. m. during winter months. Note Address— J T. QUILL’S, WHOLESALE BOTTLING ; STORES, Commerciali Hotel, (Near Railway Station), ™’-‘ Ashburton. 751g-336c



PRACTICAL WATCH & CLOCK MAKER, JEWELLER, &c. BOBT. MUBBAY, MOORE STREET, BEACH i ROAD, ASHBURTON, HAYING had over thirty years’ ex perience in some of the leading establishments in England and Scotland, trusts by good workmanship and atten tion to business to merit a share of the patronage of the inhabitants of Ashburton and County. • A well-assorted stock of Watches, Clocks, Jewellery, Spectacles, &c. Watch Glasses and Keys, of best quality, fitted. All Watch and Clock Work and Jewel lery repairs executed on the Premises. Specimens of Workmanship by R.M. shown in the window, H AT MOORE STREET (Next Door to the Road Board Office), BEACH ROAD, ASHBURTON. 824g-429c w M. McC ALBUM, ATCHMAKER AND JEWELLER Every description of Jewellery made to order and repaired. Electro-plating and Gilding. Hair plaits and Devices done. Watches and Clocks accurately Repaired. Diamonds and every description of Stones substantially Set. Clocks from 7s. Gd. each. Do., with alarm, 15s. CASHEL STREET, Next Bank of Australasia, Christ church. 221«