The Leeston Speech.

The speech of the Premier fit Leeston. on Thursday was one of his best efforts ; and in it he has given some hard raps to Sir George Grey, called forth by that orator’s wild gush at Christchurch. But the Premier’s speech is most valuable at the present moment for the statements he makes respecting the colony’s financial position, and for the hints he gives re garding the legislation of the ensuing session. With a constantly receding revenue staring the colony in the face — an income that is falling more and more below the expenditure—it is imperative that economy, and that of the most stringent kind,.should be practised. With this in the abstract, as the Premier says, everyone is prepared to agree ; but let Government, put forth its hand against the pet public work of any particular district—let it withdraw the tenders for this railway that it cannot afford to con struct, or that post office that it cannot afford to build, —and the people are in "arms at once. ' In public meeting assembled they will tell their representa tives that unless Government are prepared to spend money on these promised works —promised at a time when there was money in the chest, and ivhen empty coffers were not anticipated yet awhile— support must be withdrawn and given to the party that is prepared to spend money in the way wanted. Yet those same districts, clamant for public works, are usually the first to cry out against what they are pleased to call

extravagance, and the term to them has only one meaning—money spent outside ! their own boundaries. Cut down your expenditure you must, say they. But you must spend public money in our dis trict. It is against this sort of opposition that any Hew Zealand Government has to fight, and with clamorous demands for ex penditure meeting them at every step, and threats of withdrawal of support if these demands are not acceded to, there is great temptation to sell promises that Government know they can only fulfil when the colony is wealthy enough to afford the works promised, as a luxury. And we all know that that time is yet in the far distant future. It was, we believe, -as a countercheck to. this system of ter rorism that the Royal Commissions, that have been so much the cause of wit in Opposition newspapers, were sent fossick ing over the country. The 'personnel of these Commissions have been decried as the worst that could possibly have been chosen for the work. But we fancy the various deputations who, in the several districts visited by the Railway Commis sion, interviewed the gentlemen compos ing it, will tell a very different tale when they relate how all the weak points of their claims for attention were laid bare— not by sharp and clever argument, not by pointed declamation, but simply by a practical catechism that led up to whether or not a colonial benefit or a remunerative traffic would result from the outlay in volved in the making of a railway. And just as we know what that Commission is made of, so are we able to judge of how de putations have been ana.lysorl nxicl tliepoor' cases they have made out, when we hear the Railway Commission sneered at, taunted with being an evidence of the Hall Government’s extravagance, and its tendency to appoint, to make investiga tions, only its own suborned supporters. This Commission, lieving practically ex amined the whole new-railway question ; and the Civil Service Commission, having poked its nose into every Government office ; will report to Parliament the state of matters as they found it; and upon the information they supply, trustworthy and accurate, Parliament will be able to pro ceed in the work of economy, both in the direction of cutting down officialdom where the pruning knife will not injure departmental efficiency, and in reducing the crop of railway lines that have threatened to over-run the country, but the money return from which is not so assured, and which until the revenue and expenditure are more equally balanced the colony must do without. Perhaps the most important feature of the Parliamentary programme for the ensuing session will be the question of redistribu tion, and, as we have frequently pointed out in these columns, it is one of great moment to this district. Mr. Hall’s indi cation of how Government mean to pro ceed in the matter of redistribution— namely on bases that have population as their chief—-is in accordance with what has already been hinted at in more than Ministerial newspaper, and on the basis of population there are few districts in the colony that can make out so good a case as can Coleridge. But though this district has perhaps the best claim of any, it seems to be the least concerned whether that claim is recognised. If it had twenty representatives instead of one, and its interests in retaining them could only be served by .maintaining a discreet silence, so that attention should not be attracted to its over representation, it could not act with more reticence on the subject of its Parliamentary reprosenta : tion than it is now doing. Hot a word seems to be to he spoken by any of our public men on the subject, and the matter lias not even been mentioned, that we have heard of, at any of the Road Board, Borough Council, or County Council meetings. Some time ago, a pub ■ lie meeting was held to force on Govern ment the claims of the district to public works. These claims were not ignored, but owing to the want of funds by the Government their recognition will not bring the works any nearer starting. On this subject of increased representation, however, we may agitate with some hope of success ; ■ for the giving of another member does not require any pecuniary sacrifice, and the case the district could advance is unassailable. The hint is worth consideration by the Mayor and Council, and the members of the other bodies, and we hope it will not be lost sight of.

THE ASHBURTON HERALD, SATURDAY, MAY 22, 1880.



Holloway’s Pills. —The extraordinary, range of temperature prevailing in our climate is extremely trying to the delicate-chested, the weak and nervous. All troubled by these afflictions should resolve to resort to the strengthening and legulating medicine immedi ately they perceive in themselves discomfort of that feeling of restlessness which betokens dis ordered digestion and defective secretion or bile. One of Holloway’s Pills taken about noon and followed at bed-time by a dose suffi ciently large to act apperiently will speedily recruit the faulty functions, and restore order throughout the whole system. A treatment so safe in operation and so successful in result should be known and practised when, from cold and sundry other causes, disease is at tempting to gain a vexatious footing. —Advt.



Edmiston, Gundry & Co. FOR SALE, BY PRIVATE TREATY. npHE undersigned have for sale by I 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 cf 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- j pact farm, together with house, stables, &c. Price very low. 800 ACRES at Mount Possession. 1500 ACRES near the spread Eagle Hotel. T.S. Vo 879, Ashburton. I T. S. SOI, 302, Burnett-street, Ash burton. T.S. 247, Kermode Street, Ashbur ton. T.S. 182, 183, opposite Church, Tinwald, a bargain, <&<=. „ BUMTSTOJS , GUNDRY, & CO., Auctioneers and Estate Agents. Agents for the jgOUTH BRITISH FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY. Capital £1,000,000. Risks taken on all kinds of Property, Growing Crops, Grain in Stack, Thresh ing Machines, &c. EDMISTON, GUNDRY, & CO., East Street. 106 Alfred Harrison. WEDNESDAY, 2 6th MAY, 12 o clock. ALFRED HARRISON has received instructions from S. J. Zander, Esq., who is leaving the colony, to sell by Public Auction, on the premises, at the corner of Tancred street, opposite the Church of England parsonage, the whole of his furniture and effects, comprising Piano, by Erard, Drawing-room Suite, in brown rep Gilt Mirror Occasional Tables Wardrobe, Sewing Machine (treadle) Bedsteads Bedding Brussels Carpets Very Handsome Bronze and Marble Clock and Statuettes Double barrel Gun in case, complete Kitchen Utensils, &c., &c. The whole of the above are excep tionally good and nearly new. Sale at 12 o’clock sharp. ALFRED HARRISON, 472 c Auctioneer. T. Bullock. THE undersigned has the following PROPERTIES to LET with a pur chasing clause, or FOR SALE on liberal terms of payment— ACRES good WHEAT LAND, all ploughed and ready for cross ploughing for wheat ; situated about three miles from the township. ACRES, near the above ; also good ■ ® WHEAT LAND, ploughed once and ready for cross-ploughing. ACRES,partly improved, near Win low. This will be sold very chea and on very liberal terms. TOWN PROPERTIES. V 7 ALU ABLE BUSINESS SITE in Bur v nett Street, being T.S. 177, next the “ Mail” office. T>ART of T.S. 139, Peter Street. T 1 will be sold cheap, and on libe: terms. npO Railway Employe's, Mechanics, ai Others.—FOß SALE, cheap, L 78, situated on East Town Belt. Term £5 cash ; balance by monthly or quarter payments. FOR SALE, Cheap, Dwelling-house of 7 rooms, situated on the East Belt, near the Parsonage—For particulars apply to T. Bullock. 4530 T. BULLOCK.



Acland, Campbell, and Co. Important Sale. TOWNSHIP OF CHELMSFORD, LAGMOHR, ASHBURTON. Five and three quarter miles from Tin wald, on Mount Somers Railway Line. STATION NOW IN COURSE OF ERECTION. SPLENDID OPPORTUNITY FOR SECURING A TOWNSHIP FREEHOLD. TERMS VERY EASY. Messrs, acland, Campbell, & CO. have received instructions from the Proprietors to sell BY PUBLIC AUCTION, ox Tuesday, May 25, AT TIN WALD, AT 11 186 3 0 S FI A R P. 186 BUILDING ALLOTMENTS In the above Township, averaging from one quarter to half an acre. The situation is one of the best, being in the centre of the largest and best agricultural districts in Can terbury, with the branch railway already completed, and the station now in course of erec tion. And at the same time, EIGHT OR MINE FARMS, Adjoining, or close to above, and vary ing in size from 111 to 350 Acres, WILL BE OFFERED FOR SALE. Plans can be seen, and full particulars obtained, from Messrs. Acland, Campbell, and Co., Christchurch, and Mr. Boyle, Ashburton. Sale commences at 11.30 sharp. ACLAND, CAMPBELL, & CO., 475 Auctioneers. Boarding Houses. CENTRAL TEMPERANCE HOTEL, B a r i x g Square (Near Town Hall). JTF E-OPENING of the above commo- JLVi dious and centrally situated Pri vate and Commercial Hotel. T. BROADBELT, PROPRIETOR, Is prepared to give Superior Accommoda tion to Boarders and the Travelling Public on REASONABLE TERMS. Weekly Board and Lodging ... £1 Weekly Board ... ... ... 14s. MEALS AT ALL HOURS. Dinner on Saturday from 11.30. Beds (single), Is. Gd. Private Roost for Ladies. 153—G24a Business Notices. JUST ARRIVED Young Ladies’ Journals for APRIL, and other Magazines. H. M. JONES, Stationer, 360 c East Street and Baring Square. MLAS, -r-T .air c O T T O N & CO HORSE CLIPPERS, 24 Years’ Coeoxial Experience. HORSES BROKEN IN TO SADDLE AND HARNESS. Moderate Charges. Apply Baldwin s Plotel, or Brighton Boarding House, Triangle. 842g-450c BEST NEWCASTLE GOALS'^ LAMBTON COLLIERY. 60s. fERTOK 1 A PER CENT. DISCOUNT for CASH. SPRINGFIELD COALS 40s. PER TON. 10 Per Cent. Discount for Cash. To be delivered in my yard. Acconnts to be paid monthly. 359C-773G C. PERCY COX.



Business Notices. LATEST STYLES FROM LONDON & PARIS. CRAIGHEAD & CO., Merchant Tailors, TANORED (Next Orr & Co.) PERFECT FIT GUARANTEED. 082a-4450 PATRONISED BY ALL CLASSES. THE GREATEST DISCOVERY OF THE AGE. NIN E B S TRADE |S\! MARK. PURE EXTRACT of KEROSINE WILL NOT IGNITE IF LAMP IS UPSET. Burns in any Kerosine Lamp ; gives a J brighter light, lasts longer, is free from smell and free from danger. Sold by all respectable grocers and storekeepers throughout the colony. The next time you want Oil for your Lamp try a tin of “ Niner’s Extract.” Sold in pints, quarts, half-gallon and one-gallon tins. Wholesale and Retail Agents for the Ashburton District— ORR AND CO., Ashburton and Rakaia. 316c-735g PRACTICAL WATCH & CLOCK • MAKER, JEWELLER, &c. ROBT. MURRAY, MOORE STREET, BEACH ROAD, ASHBURTON, HAVING 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, AT MOORE STREET (Next Door to the Road Board Office), BEACH ROAD, ASHBURTON. 824g-429c HORSE BREAKING. THE undersigned is now prepared to Undertake the BREAKING of HORSES to double and single harness, also to saddle. Mr. Willcocks has had a very consider able experience in Australia, and his success there as a Trainer is sufficient guarantee as to his ability. All orders to be left at the Coach Office, Commercial Hotel, Ashburton, or the Wheatsheaf Hotel, 'Wheatstone. 403c-81Cg GEO. WILLCOCKS. NOTICE. WESTERFIELD MILL. TO FARMERS, BAKERS, & OTHERS. IjIHE Westerfield 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-796g REDUCTION IN THE PRICE OF BREAD. EDWARD TAYLOR has reduced the Price of his best Bread to sd. Cash at shop, and if delivered by cart, s|d. EDWARD TAYLOR, Saunders’ Buildings, 119 c ASHBURTON.



Business Notices. Dissolution OF Partnership. o ORE 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 superior stock, amounting to over £20,000 worth of DRAPERY, • IRONMONGERY, AND GROCERIES, AT COST PRICE. The reductions in price extends to every Depai-tment 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. ORE & CO., ASHBURTON & RAKAIA April ._24th, 1880. P.S.—A Large Shipment of Drapery Goods just opened up ex Pallala. Guns! Guns! Guns! POWDER. SHOT. CAPS. 5 ORE AND CO. JPJTAVE 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 at Prices— From £2 10s to"£2s. ORR AND CO 199c-9g



Business Notices. FURNITURE ! FURNITURE ! ! Made to Order by OHARLES ~jp> RADER, PRACTICAL CABINETMAKER, FURNITURE DEALER, Ac. 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. 346c-7470 HALLO! H iLLOj QUILL AGAIN. REDUCTION IN PRICES. BOTTLED WINES & SPIRITS. T. QUILL, SEEING the necessity of a Wholesale Bottling, Wine, and Spirit Store in Ashburton, has determined to supply that want, and therefore begs to submit the following list of Prices, every article guaranteed to be of the best and purest description. PRICE LIST. Brandy Flasks, 2s. and 4s. per flask. Fine Old Port, per Bottle, ss. and 6s. Superior old Dry Montelado, (old Sherry) &s. & 6s. Very old Scotch Whisky, per Bottle 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, Gs. Superior Square Gin (J.D.K.Z.), per Bottle, Gs. Superior Old Tom (Swain Booth’s), per Bottle, ss. All other brands equally Reduced. QUILL’S Assorted Dozen of Best Wines and Spirits for £3 10s, containing— -3 bottles Brandy 2 ~ Port 2 ~ Rum 2 bottles Whisky 2 ~ Sherry 1 ~ 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 7 a. m to 6 pan. winter months. Note Address — T. QUILL’S, WHOLESALE BOTTLING STORES, Commercial Hotel, (Near Railway Station), Ashburton. 751g-33Gc DON’T! PLEASE! DON’T! STOP! DO STOP! I 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 ) 350 350 ( CUT. ) JUST ARRIVED—The best Stock of Winter Cloths to be got for money CIUPERIOR in quality to anything ever £3 yet shown in Ashburton. ( SAMPLES 1 ) TO > fSELECT FROM ) Comprising the following : German Cloths, plain and fancy, the most fashionable Beaver Cloths, suitable for Winter Scotch Tweeds, assorted Mosgiel ~ „ Ivaiapoi ~ ~ West of England Cloths Bedford Cords Irish Frieze, &C., &Ci, tfcc. CALL and inspect this Splendid Assort ment before you order. MOTTO: Small Profits and Quick Returns. Terms—Cash. and Finish second to none. E( £1 Is. Cash for a Pair OONOMY ) of Trousers ) £3 15s. Cash for a Tweed f Suit. The Address is— G. J. F. LUBLOW, THE TAILORING DEPOT, Triangle, Ashburton, Between Post Office and Baldwin’s Central Hotel. 782g-390c IQALL PROGRAMME CARDS in -O very neat styles, with Pencils and Ribbons, printed at the Herald Office, East street, near Railway Station. THE PENNY made the postal system of England a success. So has it made the Herald. Everybody buys the Hera ld.



Business Notices. T. R. BORDER & 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 i 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 Crockeryware 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 Public Notice. Ashburton steeplechase MEETING. SATURDAY, MAY 29th, 1880 List of Officers : President : E. G. Wright, Esq., M.H.R. Vice-President : W. 0. Walker, Es'q. Stewards : Mr. J. Hunt Mr. E. Saunders Mr. A. McLean Mr. E. S. Coster Dr. Ross Mr. M. Stitt. Mr. John Carter Cleric of the Course : Mr. E. oaundeis. Cleric of the Scales? : Mr. E. F. Wright. Hon. Secretary : Mr. J. Wilkie. Hon. Treasurer : Mr. C. C. Fooks. Han dicapper : Mr. H. P. Lance. Mr. Hay T. Smith Mr. John Carter Mr. Lj. E. Corsbie Mr. R. Friedlander Mr. Neil M ‘Lean Judge : Starter: FIRST RACE TO START AT 12.30 P.M. 1. Ashburton Handicap Steeplechase, of 40 sovs., added to a sweepstakes of 2 sovs. each for acceptors ; over about 3 miles of fair hunting country ; nomination 2 sovs. 2. District Handicap of 20 sovs., added to a sweep of 2 sovs. for acceptors ; 2 miles ; nomination 1 sov., for district horses only. 3. The Wakanui Stakes, of 20 sovs.; weight for age ; open to all horses ; 2 miles ; entrance 1 sov. 4. Farmers’ Steepechase, of 15 sovs.; about U miles ; weight for age ; en trance 1 sov.; for district horses only. 5. Hack Steeplechase, of 5 sovs.; 1 mile ; catch weights ; entrance 1 sov.; for district horses only. Rules and Regulations : The N.Z. Grand National Rules strictly adhered to, except where specified. A district horse shall mean a horse commonly resident in the County since March Ist, 1880, and the bona fide pro perty of the owner ; and “ owner ” shall mean a person or persons commonly resi dent in the County of Ashburton not less than six months previous to this meeting. The decision of the Stewards on all dis puted points shall be final. No protest will be received unless 2 sovs. be deposited, which shall be forfeited if the protest be considered frivolous. Nominations for the Handicaps to be sent to the Secretary at Quill’s Hotel not later than 9 p.m. on Thursday, May 20th. Weights will bo declared on Tuesday, May 25th. Acceptances on night of general entry, Wednesday, May 26th, at 8 p.m. All entries to state age, color, and name of the horse, and the colors of the rider. JAMES WILKIE, Hon. Sec. Ashburton Steeplechases.