ished she never could be independent of the civil government. He wars, therefore, a Moderate—a violent Moderate—if the solecism may be allowed. To all these traits of character, we mu3t add that Dr. Snapperdudgeon was a bon vivant,, and enjoyed a coarse joke immensely, espe cially if he himself was the joker. Such was the man selected by Mrs. Renshaw to Bchool her nephew into prudence. James Duncanson was expected to defer to his opinion, not only on account of the Doctor’s undeniable abilities, but also from the relation in which ho stood to him as his minister. The young man had been trained under the pastoral care of the Doctor, and been habituated to loop up to him as an immaculate authority. The day chosen for bringing this heavy piece of ordnance to bear on the half formed resolutions of Mr. Duncanson, regarding the course he should steer in his professional career, was that on which his fellow-student, Mr. M c Quirkie, had agreed to meet him at Whinnyside. The early part of the day was spent by the young men in a fishing excursion, as had been formerly arranged, and in the after noon they returned to Whinnyside, on a special invitation from the lady of the house to dine with the minister.

Dr. Snapperdudgeon arrived before the dinner-hour, and had a long tete a tete with Mrs Renshaw before the students made their appearance. Along with a little brandy, as a whetter, she treated his reverence to a minute detail of what she deemed her nephew’s follies, and implored the holy man to use his influence to re claim him to the paths of prudence. The Doctor heard all she had to say without interrupting her often with either ques tion or remark; but kept shaking his head gravely at every pause, .and now and then taking a sip of Cognac, and puffing with irrepressible energy. Much did the Doctor promise to do, but not so much as he performed as will be seen anon. The young men arrived, and an excel lent dinner was discussed without any thing remarkable being said or done, except by the reverend Doctor, who ate incredibly, and complained of his badness of appetite. There wa3 no joke in this, for the Doctor spoke seriously, and had even a touch of pathos in his manner. Mrs. Kenshaw sympathised with him ten derly, and pressed him to take more oftener than once, which he as often did, but uttered a solemn protest that he would much rather not.

But in regard to drinking he affected no such scruples. When the punch-bowl appeared he brightened up amazingly, and plied his neighbors with the steaming liquor without intermission. Whatever might be his success in inducing them to drink, he did not fail to perform his duty b}' setting them a hearty example. Hav ing led off the proceedings with a series of loyal toasts, commencing with “The Queen,” concerning whom he made a great many gallant and dutiful observa tions, he came to the great toast of the evening—“ The Church of Scotland as by law established.” On this theme the Doctor put forth all his strength. He was positively eloquent, and outrageously noisy. Even Mrs. Renshaw began to fear that the dose might prove too strong to he medicinal. “ The Church of Scot land,” said the impassioned, .if not in spired preacher, “is not an institution of yesterday. Ages ago she became what she is now —the purest most efficient and popular establishment- in the Empire—ay, in the world. Her horn is exalted above all her enemies, and she has nothing now to fear but from within. Long did she struggle with bloody Popery and black Prelacy. She Bpent precious blood in opposing them, but after much tribula tion she overcame them both and crushed them both beneath hpy triumphant heel. In later times she had the many headed hydra of Dissent to contend with, but she proudly and unscathed survived the right hand back-slidings of Burghers and Anti- Burghers, and left-hand defections of Relief schismatics. All their combined assaults under the insolent banners of Voluntaryism and infidelity, she has resisted as with a panoply of tripple brass. She is still the bush burning, but uncon suined ; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against her. But restless plotters against her peace have sprung up within her sacred pale ; men who are righteous overmuch, and whom, for her own safety, she must spew out. Who gave Chalmers, or Candlish, or Gordon, or Cunningham a warrant to unsettle her venerable founda tions 1 Who authorised them to spurn the alliance of the secular power, which is one of her dearest privileges I —to dis turb the salutary law of patronage, or to question the validity of Acts of Parlia ment? Nothing hut their own presumption. They are dangerous innovators—makers of mischief—meddling, unquiet fools, whom none but fools will follow. May they be thrust • forth from the camp and never have successors within the walls of Zion ! The Church pf- {Scotland with all honprs ! Hip, hip, hurrah! the venerable 3£ir-k of Scotland as by law established ! ”

Dr. Snapperdudgeon puffed and blew with more than his wonted sense of im portance at the conclusion of this farago of nonsense ; and as he wiped the pro fuse perspiration from his broad fat cra nium, he turned hia eyes from side to side on his auditors with a strange mixed look pf complacency and defiance, which Seemed to say—“ That’s pretty well, I think; say a word against it if you dare.” There was no opposition ; for Mrs. Renshaw was wrapt up in admiration of the Doctor’s speech, and the students, whatever they might think, said nothing beyond repeating the toast, M'Quirkie had, however, accompanied the Doctor’s, display of eloquence with a running commentary of “ hear, hears,” which might mean approbation or the reverse : hut James Duncanson sat re served and silent. Dr. Snapperdudgeon was not a man to submit to this doubtful state of things. He broadly challenged the young men to say if he had spoken anything amiss. {To be continued—commenced on July 26. )

THE ASHBURTON HERALD, THURSDAY; JULY 29, 1880.



Holloway’s Pills.-— lmportant for tire Delicate.—lt is difficult to determine which is the more trying to the human constitution—the damp, cold days of the autumn and winter, or the keen, dry, easterly winds of springs Throughout the seasons good health may be maintained by occasional doses of Holloway’s Pills, which purify the blood and act as whole some stimulants to the skin, stomach, liver, bowels, and kidneys. This celebrated medicine needs but a fair trial to convince the ailing and desponding that it will restore and cheer them without danger,. pam, or inconvenience, as by timely recourse tp them the first erring func tion may be reclaimed, suffering may be soared and life saved. — Advt.



Public Notices. ASHBURTON COUNTY COUNCIL. TENDERS are invited for Erection of Ist, Cattle Yards; 2nd, Sheep Yards ; 3rd, Caretakers’s House ; and 4th, Shingling ; separately, or for the whole work. Plans and specifications can be seen at the Council’s office. Tenders addressed to the Chairman will be received up to 11 a.m. on WEDNES DAY, tbe 4th dav of August next. By order F. MAIN WARING. Clerk. Ashburton, July 20, 1880. 679c-62g ASHBURTON COUNTY COUNCIL. METHVEN .POUND. "VTOTICE is hereby given that a J3| Special Meeting of the above Council will take place immediately after I the Ordinary Meeting on the 4th August, 1880, to confirm or otherwise the follow ing resolution By order, F. MAINWARING, Clerk. Ashburton, July 12, 1880. COPY OF RESOLUTION- — Resolved that the charges of the Meth ven Pound be the same as those of the other Pounds under the control of this Council—viz.:— Charges for Driving Cattle. As per schedule C to “ Canterbury Trespass of Cattle Ordinance, 1872,” which are as fol low :—• For any number of cattle of any sort what soever not exceeding twenty-five in number, One Shilling for every mils, or, fractional part of a mile, from the residence of the person driving such cattle, to the residence of the owner of the same, or to the pound. For any number exceeding twenty-five, 2s. per mile. For giving notice of detention of cattle : For every mile or part of a mile exceeding one furlong from the residence of the person giving such notice to the residence of the owner of the cattle, One Shilling, provided that in nojease shall the charge forso driving or for giving notice exceed the sum of Two Pounds. Pound Ff.es. For each Entire Horse above the age of • twelve months ... ... ... 2 6 For each Mare, Gelding, Colt, Filly, Foal, Mule, Ass, Goat, or Pig ... I o For each Bull above the age of twelve months 2 6 For each Ox, Cow, Steer, Heifer, or Calf (first ten) 06 For each Ox, Cow, Steer, Heifer, or Calf (above ten) ... ... ... o 4 For each Ox, Cow, Steer, Heifer, or Calf (above thirty) o 3 For each Ox, Cow, Steer, Hcifer ; or Calf (above fifty) ... ... ... o 2 For each Ram above the age of nine months ... ... ... ... o 6 For each Ewe, Wether, or Lamb (first twenty) ... ... ... ...02 For every Ewe, Wether, or Lamb (above twenty) ... ... ... o 1 For every Ewe, Wether, or Lamb (above one hundred) ... ... o The above fees to be paid for each day or part of a day during 'which the animal is kept in the Pound. Charges for Food. For every Horse, Mare, Gelding, Mule, Ass, Colt, Filly, Foal, or Bull, Cow, Steer, Heifer, or Calf ... I o For every Sheep or Lamb ... ... o I For every Goat ... ... ... o 2 For every Bqar, Sow, or Pig ... ... o 6 The above charges to he paid for each day or part of a day during which the animal is supplied with food and water by the pound keeper. Poundkeeper’s Fees for Giving Notice of Cattle Impounded. For giving notice to any owner, agent, or bailiff, w’ithin twenty miles of the pound— For every mile, or part of a mile, exceeding one furlong from the Pound to the residence of the owner of the cattle, is. For Posting a notice where the owner may not be known, or lives at a greater distance than twenty miles from the Pound, and has on agent or bailiff within that distance, is. 49G Business Notices. AGENTS FOR THE SALE OF NEW BILLS, ACTS, fju'liitmrntsmi %n\ma, AND other GOVERNMENT PUBLICATIONS. THE following NEW BILLS intro duced into Parliament can be ob tained at the Ashburton Guardian office : No. 21 Adulteration Prevention ~ 20 Aliens „ 22 Animals Protection ~ 30 Bank and Bankers ~ 31. Bills of Exchange Procedure ~ 15 Brands and Branding ~ 23 Building Societies ~ 33 Chattels Securities ~ 35 Corrupt Practices Prevention ~ 24 Cruelty to Animals ~ 25 Deaths by Accidents Compensa tion „ 19 Dog Registration ~ 14 Fencing ~ 4 Fisheries ~ 38 Hospitals and Charitable Insti tutions ~ 13, Impounding „ 20 Juries ~ 17 Licensing ~ 27 Marriage ~ 28 Married Women’s Property Pro tection ~ 32 Mercantile Law ~ 11 Native Land Court ~ 12 Native Land Sales „ 34 Regulation of Elections ~ 45 Pharmacy ~ 42 Municipal Corporations Acts Amendment Also, Financial Statement, with Tables Estimates for 1880-81, in detail Roport of the Civil Service Commission. HQRQWN LANDS GUIDE, No. 11., With Map of the North Island. WEEKS AND DIXON, Authorised Agent



Edmiston, Gundry & Co. TO RUNHOLDERS, FARMERS, AND OTHERS. Messrs, edmiston, gundry & GO. have ON SALE Farm & Station Stores, OF EVERY DESCRIPTION. GRASS & CLOVER SEEDS. AGRICULTURAL MACHINERY. FARM DRAYS. We have just received a well-assorted shipment of BUILDING TIMBER, INCLUDING WHITE & BLACK PINE TOTARA KAURI T. & G. FLOORING MATCH LINING, &c. ALSO 500 TONS BEST NEWCASTLE COAL. We would draw special attention to our stock of BUILDERS’ IRONMONGERY FURNITURE, &c., &c. AGENTS FOR JOEL’S CELEBRATED DUNEDIN BEER. In case, kilderkins, barrels, and hogsheads. All orders left at our office will be punctually attended to. LIBERAL DISCOUNT FOR 0 A.SH. EDMISTON, GUNDRY & CO. SOUTH BRITISH INSURANCE COMPANY (fire and marine). Capital - - - £1,000,000. THE COMPANY" is prepared to take risks on all kinds of Property at CURRENT RATES. EDMISTON, GUNDRY, & Co., Agents, Ashburton. AUSTRALIAN MUTUAL PRO VIDENT SOCIETY. ESTABLISHED 1849. LIFE ASSURANCE on the MUTUAL PRINCIPLE. ACCUMULATED FUNDS, £3,000,000, This Company offers special advantages. For particulars apply to EDMISTON, GUNDRY, & CO., East Street, Ashburton. TITLES UNDER THE LAND TRANSFER ACT. MESSRS. EDMISTON, GUNDRY & Co., LICENSED LAND BROKERS, Under the Land Transfer Act, East Street, Ashburton. MONEY TO LEND ON APPROVED FREEHOLD SECURITY. 106 T. Bullock. O LET FOR CROPPING, 150 Acres on the Wakanui Estate 200 „ FOR SALE OR TO LET, WITH A PURCHASING CLAUSE, 439 Acres, all fenced, and partly improved situated in Wakanui A compact Farm, all fenced, well-watered, and partly ir English Grass. Improve ments consist of a comfortable Five-roomed Cottage, Stable, Stockyard, &c., &c. All fenced, partly improved and well-watered. All fenced, and a portion of ii in English Grass. Near the above, will be sold very cheap. About Three Miles from the Town of Ashburton. Near the above, and adjoining Mr. George Aston’s . About Six Miles from Ash burton. 266 220 360 50 b 5 150 290 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. Lots 503, 504, 509, 610, Tinwald, con taining One Acre. TO LET, S NE of those Newly Erected CQT _ TAGES in Tancred Street, near Mr. Anstee’s Private Hotel. Commodious BOARDING-HOUSE in East Street. Shop and Office in East Street. That old established Blacksmith’s Work shop, next the Horse Bazaar, Burnett Street. Also, Cottage, near the above, lately occupied by Mr. H. J. Edwards. 671 c T. BULLOCK Business Notices. IN BANKRUPTCY. WEEKS & DIXON have on Sale at their Office, East Street North,- - PROOFS OF DEBT FORMS, FORMS OF AFFIDAVIT Also, — FORMS of TO LET and FOR sALF.



Alfred Harrison. FRIDAY, 30th. JULY. 12 sharp. ALFRED HARRISON has been favorer! with instructions from Mr. E. A. Garneit (who has disposed of his business) to sell, on the Premises, Cameron street (just behind the Railway Engine-shed), The whole of his FURNITURE AND EFFECTS, Comprising— Tables, Chairs, Bedsteads, Bedding, Pictures, Crockery, Glass, Plated Goods, Kitchen Utensils, and Sundries. Also, TOWN SECTION No. 698, Cameron street. Sale at 12 o’clock. ALFRED HARRISON, 704 c Auctioneer. Public Notices' EDUCATIONAL. IN retiring from my School Duties, I I beg to inform my friends and the public that I have DISPOSED OF my my interest in my SCHOOL to Mr. Buchanan, who will from this date re ceive Pupils on his own account. DAVID DAVIDSON. Concerning the above advertisement, I beg to say I can take a few more scholars, and shall be happy to receive the names of intending Pupils. JOHN EDGAR BUCHANAN. Ashburton, July 26th, 1880. 710-701 c Business Notices. “ A THING OF BEAUTY IS A JOY FOR EVER.” 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 A'ery complete. Carte-de-viste, and cabinet size portraits, views of buildings, landscapes, etc., can be taken in all 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 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, PHOTOGRAPHIC ARTIST, SAUNDERS’ BUILDINGS, ASH BURTON. 73g-702c LATEST STYLES FROM LONDON & PARIS. Craighead & Co., Merchant Tailors, TANCRED STREET, (Next Orr & Co.) PERFECT FIT GUARANTEED. 982a-445c NEW PROPRIETOR. CENTRAL TEMPERANCE HOTEL, Havelock Street. THE undersigned having taken the above Hotel, hopes by strict atten tion to business to merit a fair share of Public patronage. Board and Lodging, LI per week; Meals and Beds, Is. GEORGE WATTS. Proprietor. 644 c Ashburton Bakery, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. mHO MA S rp AYL 0R , BAKER, PASTRYCOOK, AND CON FECTIONER. ALL ARTICLES GUARANTEED TO BE OP THE BEST QUALITY. Soiree, Picnic, and Wedding Parties supplied on the shortest notice. HOT TEA, COFFEE & PIES From 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Saturdays, 9 a.m. till 11 p.m. THOMAS TAYLOR, Ashburton Bakery. 492 c Ball programme cards in very neat styles, with Pencils and t Ribbons printed at the Herald Office ' East street, near Railway Station,



Business Notices CONTINUATION OF THE Great Sale AT ORR AND CO.’S., W E Have made still further reduc tions in various lines of Goods, as we desire to clear out all our old Stock FOR GASH In preference to carrying it over to another season. Our motto is SMALL PROFITS AND QUICK RE TURNS, and we are glad to find the public ap preciate our efforts to serve them ; hence the EXTRAORDINARY GROWTH OF OUR BUSINESS since coming to Ash burton. Prices of Goods at Home are greatly advanced, but we having purchased largely previously, our Customers will get the full benefit. Drapery. Lot of Japan Silks, at Is. per yard, worth 2s. 6d. Dress Goods, as low as Gd. per yard. Winceys, at from sd. to 9d. Black Goods, at all prices. Stays, at 2s. to 7s. Gd. Wool Shawls, at 7s. 6‘d. to 12s. Gd. Flannel, heavy, at lOd. to Is. 3d. Colonial made Flannel, from Is. 2s. to Is. Gd. A Job Lot of Ladies’ Jackets. Collars and Cufl’s, from Gd. per pair. Real Welsh Homespun, at Is. lOd. ; all wool. 25 Costumes, dark colors, at 20s. each. 1 Lot of Childrens’ Costumes, at 4s. to 7s. 6d., to clear out. Millinery. 6 doz. Straw Hats, at Gd. each. 2 ~ ~ ~ at Is. ~ Trimmed Hats, at half usual prices. Trimmed Bonnets very low. Blankets, Etc. Blue Blankets, at 10s. Gd to 15s. Gd. Superior Blue Blankets at 17s. 6d. Kaiapoi Blankets, at 20s. Towels, at Gd. each. Turkish Towels, at Is. to Is. 6d. Boots. A few dozen Children’s Boots left, at Is. per pair. Boys’ Heavy Lace-ups—a Bargain —at 4s. Ladies’ Kid Boots, from ss. per pair. Gents’ Boots, at our usual low prices Clothing, Etc. Men’s Overcoats, from 355. to 555. Men’s Waterproof Coats, as low as Bs. Gd. Men’s Heavy and Leather Bound, from 16s to 255. Men’s Suits, from 395. Gd. to 675. Gd. Mens’ Tweed Pants, from 10s. 6d. to 15s. Gd. Men ’ Hats, at 4s. 9d., ss. Gd., to 7s. 6d. Carpets. A great variety of Brussels Carpets, at 2s. under usual prices. Best Tapestry Carpets, at 3s. 6d. Best Kidder. Carpets, very cheap. Felt Carpets, from 2s. 6d. to 3s. Gd. per yard. Floor Cloths, in great variety. Cocoanut Matting, all widths, very low. China Matting, unusually Cheap. Dressmaking. Dresses and Costumes made to order promptly. Prices moderate, and perfect fit guaranteed. ORR A m> CO. ASHBURTON AND RAKAIA.



Business Notices. W. WHIT E, CONFE OriONBR AND BAKER, SAUNDEKS’ BUILDINGS, ASHBURTON, BEGS to announce that he has taken the business lately carried on by Edward Taylor, Baker, &c., Saunders’ Buildings, and trusts by supplying a first class article at a moderate price, to merit a continuance of public support. Best Bread, 41b. Loaf, 6d. Cash. W. WHITE, SAUNDERS’ BUILDINGS. 928g-550c EVERETT BROS. AND CO., CHEAP DRAPERS, HAVELOCK STREET, ASHBURTON. E. B. and Co. are now showing their TIN T E R R A P E R Y, Comprising EVERY NOVELTY IN EACH DEPARTM ENT. NEW GOODS ARRIVING MONTHLY. 505 c DAVIS’S Cheap F U R N ITU RE AN D BEDDIN G M A N UFACTORY, MOORE STREET, ASHBURTON. EVERY article Sold at Christchurch Prices and guaranteed best of material and workmanship. FUNERALS CHEAPLY & COMPLETELY FURNISHED W DAVIS. MOORE STREET, ASHBURTON. 529 c DON'T PASS THIS BY !! STOP before you give your next order for a Suit of Clothes. IF. you want Style, Fit, and Quality, try the Undersigned. READ the following, then call and in spect the Goods. I YARDS READY ) 500 10 500 ( CUT. ) JUST ARRIVED—The best Stock of Winter Cloths to be got for money SUPERIOR in quality to anything ever yet shown in Ashburton. 7 OsAMPLES TO SELECT FROM /'0 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., • THIS IS THE MAN FOR M) MY MONEY. \\o» GO TO h\o£ D» f. . Triangle, Between Post Office and Baldwin’s Central Hotel. c ALL and inspect this Splendid Assort ment before you order. [OTTO: Small Profits and Quick Returns. Terms—Cash. s TYLE and Finish second to none. ( £1 Is. Cash for a Pair ECONOMY) of Trousers j ) £3 15s. Cash for a Tweed ( Suit. 7SOg-390c GLORIOUS NEWS. One Week More! AND POSITIVELY THE LAST OF THE MONSTER CARNIVAL, FANCY FAIR AND BAZAAR, IN FOWLER’S NEW BUILDINGS, Tanered street. STOCK MUST BE DISPOSED OF.* FURTHER GREAT REDUCTIONS. EVERY Purchaser will be presented with tlie NEW AND WONDERFUL ABORIGINAL PUZZLE. Tremendous Bargains. 614c-6g



Business Notices. CASH IN DEMAND AND CASH ON DEMAND AT ‘ —k&COMP’Y* ASHBURTON, A REAL GENUINE CASH SALE OF - Drapery, Clothing - , Boots, Shoes, -Sewing Machines, Crockeryware and General Merchandise. FOR ONE MONTH ONLY Commencing THURSDAY NEXT, JULY 22nd. T. R. H. and Co. deem it the most prudent Course under present circum stances to quickly clear off about WORTH of their well bought and well selected Stock. The few quotations now made should convey to the public some idea of the IMMENSE REDUCTIONS in their different departments. OBSERVE THE PRICES!!! FOR NET CASH ONLY. Drapery, Winceys, 3jd. per yard to Is. 9d. Wide crisp Saxony 'Wincey, reduced from 10|d. to 6fd. A lot of Dress Stuffs reduced from Is. to 6-fd. All Wool Serges, Cloaking, &c., reduced from Is. 9d. to Is. -gd. French Merino, Russel Cords, Persian Cords, Alpaccas, Cobourgs, Baratheas, &c., &c., all reduced Rochdale Flannels (our own importing from the Manufacturers), reduced from Is. Cd to Is. gd. per yard Grey Calicos, fine and heavy, reduced from ss. 6d. to 4s. per dozen Super Wide Mexicans, reduced from 7§d. per yard to 6d. Heavy Twilled Unbleached Sheeting, Is. 9d., reduced to Is. Do. Do. White, reduced from Is. Bd. to Is. 2d, Colored Counterpanes, 3s. lid. Horrock’s Long Cloths, 4s. 7gd. per dozen The above Cotton Goods, splendid value, being old stock A large lot of Children’s Black Cloth Jackets, about half price, 4s. lid. to 10s. 9d. 'Women’s ditto, 13s. lid. to4Ss. . about 30 per cent, reduction A lot of now Costumes, reduced from 30s. and 255. to ISs. lid. Colored Cotton Shirtings, reduced from 8g to ssd. per yard Crimean Shirting, reduced from is. 2d. to Is. id. per yard „ Men’s Colored Fancy Regatta Shirts, reduced from 3s. 6d. to Is. 9d. Men’s Strong Working Shirts, reduced from 3s. 6d to 2s. 6d. Felt Carpets, Is. 3d. per yard Hemp Druggetts 8g per yard "White Blankets reduced from 15s. to 11s. 6d. Super. 'Whitneys, Kaiapoi, Roslyn, Grey, Blue, and Scarlet, equally reduced A large lot of Women’s Dressed and Rough Brown Stockings, worth Is. 2d., reduced to Bgd. per pair 60 dozen Plain, Striped, and Fancy Cotton and Merino, at and under cost price A splendid assortment of Millinery Hats, Bonnets, Feathers, Flowers, Ribbons, Laces, Fancy Goods will be sold REGARDLESS OF COST. Berlin Wools, Is. 9d. quarter - pound packet; outside colors, Is. 3d. per packet. Ladies’ Linen Cuffs and Collars reduced from Is. to 6§d. Clothing. 85 Men’s Tweed Suits from 275. 6d. Victorian Heavy All-wool Extra-finished Suits/reducedfrom £4 to £3, guaran teed Tweed and Doeskin Trousers from 7s. 9d. per pair A job lot ©f 50 pairs heavy Tweeds, original price, 16s. 6d. and 14s. 6d., . all reduced to 10s. 9d. per pair Men’s Strong Tweed Coats from 15s. 9d. Men’s Blue Diagonal fast-color, 205.; Trousers and Vests, 18s. 6d. Men’s heavy Beaver Munster Coats, worth 425.; reduced to 295. 6d. Boys’ and Youths’ Clothing equal bargains Men’s Heavy Colonial Wool Socks, re duced from 2s. to Is. Bd. Men’s Heavy Colonial Wool Socks, re duced from 2s. 6d. to 2s. 2d. Men’s Wool Shirts, Drawers Tweed and Felt Hats, Tweeds, Doe skins, &c.—Bargains Boots and Shoes. A large lot bought from an overstocked market at LESS THAN ENGLISH COST PRICE. Ladies’ Kid, Elastic-side, Buttoned, and Lace, worth from 11s. 6d. to 14s. 6d., all at Bs. lid. per pair Ladies’ Strong Imitation Kid, 4s. lid. per pair Men’s Strong Elastic-side, 103. 6d. Men’s best make Colonial Shooting, 15s. 6d. Men’s Heavy Watertights, 15s. 6d. Men’s Bluchers, Bs. 6d. Sewing Machines, Hand and Treadle, best makers, Wanzer, Wertheim, Singer’s (for which we are Sole Agents in Ashburton). Liberal Reductions on List Prices. Inspection invited of our prices and qualities of Groceries and Provisions, Crockery, Brush ware, Glassware, Hard ware, and Cutlery. Horse-covers, best quality, 225. 6d. NOTICE. The whole stock clean, recently-bought, and well-selected. No Patterns cut or Goods sent out on approbation during Sale. Net Cash only at the re-marked and greatly reduced prices at T. R. HODDER & COMP™