SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

STEAMERS LEAVE LYTTELTON AS UNDER. Poe WrxLiNQTON —Taiaroa, This Day, December 23. Passengers by 2,40 p.m- train. To be followed by Rotomahana, on Wednesday, December 24. Passengers by 2.40 p.m. train. Poe Napier, Gisborne, Tauranoa, and Auckland Rotomahana, on Wednesday, Dec. 24. Passengers by 8.40 p.m. train. To be followed by Hawea, Saturday, December 27. , _ For Port Chalmers — Arawata, This Day, December 23. Passengers by 2.40 p.m. train. To be followed by Waitaki, on Thursday, - December 25. Foe Melbourne, via Bluff— Arawata, ■This Day, December 23. Pas sengers by 2.40 p.m. tram. • To be followed by Tararua, on Tues day, December 30. For SyUnet—Albion, on Wednesday, December 31. To be followed by Wakatipu, Friday, January 9. . . . Foe Hobart Town— Arawata, ims Day, December 23. For Picton, Nelson, Taranaki, and " Manukau —Taiaroa, This Day, De cember 23. Passengers by 2.40 p. m. train. All berths to be secured at the Shipping Office.

COMMERCIAL.

. In circular dated London, November 6, the New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Company (Limited) report as fol lows on the London grain market:— During the earlier portion of the month tins market exhibited much excitement, : the various fluctuations which were then talking place in America being to a con siderable extent reproduced on this side. The highest point of improvement in value found New Zealond wheats on offer at 60s. to 615., and Australian at la to 2s. higher. A few small extra choice parcels were sold at perhaps Is. more, but generally speaking these were the top quotations. Then there came not only a partial lull in speculation, but a desire on the part of those who h*d already specu lated to realise profits, which, taken in conjunction with an abatement of the Foreign demand and a simultaneous re lapse in the American markets, brought about a sudden depreciation of values to the extent of 4s. per quarter. Reduced rates tending to a renewal of purchases for Foreign account, the demand, sup ported by a firmer tone from America, has again revived, and prices have reverted to nearly their former level. As to the future of the market and its prospects for the remainder of the period which has to elapse before another season’s crops can reach us, opinions are divided. On the one hand it is urged that the Con tinental demand, which has been one of the main causes of the reeetit upward movements, must presently be satisfied, even if it be not nearly so already ; that the visible supplies in America have mate rially increased ; and that large, and con tinuous shipments from that country, especially from the Pacific Coast, will pro bably be arriving in our ports through, out the Winter and Spring. On the other hand it is demonstrated that the crop of • the United Kingdom is not only deficient in quantity—possibly barely more than half an average—but poor in quality as well; that the other grain-growing countries of Western Europe have nothing to export; and that America will be almost the only source from which our wants can be supplied. Those who sup port the latter view do not hesitate to publish their opinion that before the com mencement of next season prices may be expected to rule even higher than those current during the period of the late excitement. This anticipation may or may not be borne out by the result. In the meantime shipments from American ports continue to reach the United Kingdom at the rate of over 400,000 quarters per week. Since the Ist September our net Foreign imports have aggregated 3,282,216 quarters, as compared with 2,253,143 quartets for the same term last year. In Australian wheats few transactions are reported. One cargo on passage changed hands five weeks ago at 56a. 6d. for the Continent, and another (the “ Trevelyan,”) arrived at port of call, is on offer at 595. The highest bid yet made for it is 58s. for Continent. It was originally sold to present holders four weeks ago at 60s. New Zealand wheats have shared in the general advance, their fine quality and condition being appre ciated by buyers, who have taken them freely. The stocks are much reduced, but importers generally continue to meet the market whenever full values are obtainable. Closing quotations are :—South Aus tralian wheat, 60s. and 625. per 496 lbs.; Victorian wheat, 60s. and 625. per 496 lbs.; New Zealand wheat, 565. and 60s. per 496 lbs. ; Australian flour, 38s. and 435. per 280 lbs. ; New Zealand flour, 355. and 40s, per 280 lbs.

POST OFFICE NOTICES.

Mails leave the Ashburton Post Office, as follows: For Christchurch and North at 10.20 a.m. 4 p.m., and 7.30 p.m., daily. For Chertsey at 10.20 a.m daily. For Rakaia &* 10.20 a.m and 4 p.m daily.

For Dunedin, Tinwald Winslow, Hinds, Coldstream, Rangitata, Ordri, Winchester, and Geraldine, at 10.20 a.m, daily. For Temuka. Timaru, and South at 10.20 a.m and 3 p.m daily. For Greenstreet, Ashburton Forks, Mount Somers, and Ashburton Gorge on Tuesdays and Fridays at 10.30 a.m For Ashton, Waterton, and, Longbeach. at .15 p.m. daily. For Wakanui and Seafield, on Mondays and Thursdays, 7.30 p.m. Sydney J. Dick, Chief Postmaster. NEW POSTAL REGULATION. Letters posted within the colony haying the antes and addresses ol the senders printed on the address side of the envelopes, accompanied by a request that the letters be returned if not claimed within a stated period, will be retum d unopened. Provided, however, such letters shall have remained in the post office to which they may be addressed at least ten days.

The Ashburton Guardian, COUNTY AGRICULTURAL & SPORTING RECORDER. TUESDAY, DECEMBER 23, 1879.

- It cannot, we opine, be otherwise than gratifying .to the agriculturists of this important district to learn from the re port of the meeting of farmers, held on Saturday last at the rooms of the Canter- . bury Corn Exchange, that the farming community are beginning to exhibit marked symptoms of activity in regard to the more general consolidation of the agricultural interests. The proceedings of the meeting have been specially re ported by us at length, as may bb seen by a reference to another column. It is to the interest of farmers generally that they should assist in every possible way in carrying out the object for which the Christchurch Com Exchange was estab lished. The benefits to be derived from a connection with such an Association are so multifarious and palpable, even to the moat obtuse intellect, that the marvel ift there should be so much apathy displayed by the very class who, for their own sakes, might be expected to aid the efforts of the Society to the very utmost of their ability. As may be seen from the report, the Chairman, in the course of a very elabo rate and sensible address, plainly gave to the meeting some most striking and valu able facts. There can be, we think, no doubt whatever that it is to the direct interest, of . the farmers to act in' unison if they wish to be come .as a body .more self reliant and alive to the magnitude of the important interests which they hold in common. The report is replete with sound and

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New Advertisements. THE WHEATSHEAF HOTEL, Wheatstone. Q H. WILLCOCKS, the Proprietor of the*above fine Hotel can now offer Acom modation which cannot be surpassed in any house in Canterbury, and wishes to inform his friend? And the public generally that everything in his power will be done to make his patrons comfortable. The rooms are splendidly furnished and well ventilated. First-class Stabling and Paddocks in connection with the Hotel. Wines and Spirits of the Best Brands. G. 11. WILLCOCKS, Proprietor, 138 Wheatsheaf Hotel. FAMILY HOTEL DURHAM STREET NORTH, CHRISTCHURCH. WHITE PARSONS, (Late of the Royal Hotel, Lyttelton.) This Hotel is now Renovated and fitted up as a FIRST CLASS FAMILY HOTEL. 49 m. NOTICE TO INVALIDS. gUY PORT AND SHERRY WINES AT QUILL’S COMMERCIAL HOTEL. FINE OLD JAMACIA RUM BRANDIES and WHISKEY Of the best Brands. Competition defied. Charges moderate, and every article purchased at the above Hotel guaranteed. the above imported direct by T. QUILL, 213 Proprietor. T STUD NOTICE. [HE THOROUGHBRED HORSE, TRIBUNE, By Traducer, dam Azucena, Will travel the Ashburton District as usual. Apply, Groom in charge 21 1879, TO STAND THIS SEASON. ! THOROUGHBRED STALLION YOUNG TRADUCER. Y 1 OUNG TRADUCER, by Traducer, dam Kasper’s dam, imported. See “ Stud Book.” Young Traducer was bred by W. 0. Webb, Esq., at Riccarton. He is a rich dark brown, standing 16 hands high, with immense bone and substance, and for make and shape lias been pronounced by the best judges as hard to beat anywhere. Young Traducer is rising 5 years. Terms: £5 ss. per mare, payable Ist January, 1880 ; groomage fees 55., payable on first service. Also, the Grey Entire Pony, SYDNEY, Will travel, with the entire horse Young Traducer, the district of Ashburton during the season. Good paddocks 2s. per week. Every care taken, but no responsibility. ROBERT LITTLE, 9 Proprietor. THOROUGHBRED ENTIRE COLT Of the Traducer Blood. To Travel this Season the ASHBURTON j AND WAKANUI Districts, i See future Advertisements for Particulars. S. H. FOWLER & CO„ Proprietors, i 004a — 20 Winslow



New Advertisements. Ashburton Caledonian SOCIETY. PROGRAMME OF SPORTS, To be hel l on BOXING DAT. FRIDAY, 2Cth DECEMBER, 1879. 1. Music—Bagpipes, Pibrochs ; Ist prize, L 5; 2nd, L2 10s. Marches, and Strathspeys, Ist prize, L 5 ; 2nd, L2 10a. 2. Quoits —Ist prize, LI; 2nd, 10s. 3. Men’s Open Handicap Hurdle Race —440 yards, 6 hurdles ; Ist prize L 3 ; 2nd, 30s.' 4. Handicap Hurdle Race —For boys not over 16 years of age—44o yards ; Ist prize, LI; 2nd, 10s. 5. Running High Jump—Men and boys ; Ist prize, LI ; 2nd, 10s. 6. Tossing the Caber —lst prize, L2 ; 2nd, LI. 7. Standing High Jump—Men and boys ; Ist prize, LI ; 2nd, 10s. 8. Handicap Race— loo yards, men ; prize, L 3. 9, Running High Jump —For boys under 16 years of age ; prize, 10s. 10. Highland Reel— lst prize, L 3 ; 2nd, 30s. 11. Highland Fling— lst prize, L 3; 2nd, 30s. 12. Irish Jig—Men ; Ist prize, L 3 ; 2nd, 30s. 13. Irish Jig —Ladies; Ist prize, L 3 : 2nd, 30s. 14. Sword Dance — lst prize, L 3 ; 2nd, 30s. 15, Grand Handicap Flat Races— Men, 200 yards, 300 yards, 440 yards, Ist prize, L 6 ; 2nd, L 3 ; 3rd, LI. 16. Vaulting with Pole —Men ; Ist prize, L2 ; 2nd, LI. 17. Vaulting with Pole— Boys under 16 years ; Ist prize, LI ; 2nd, 10s. 18. Flat Race— Men, it mile : Ist prize, L 3; 2nd, 30s. 19. Walking Match—Men, 2 miles ; Ist prize, L 3 ; 2nd, 30s. 20. Putting the Stone—l6lb.; Ist prize, L2; 2nd, LI. 21. Throwing the Hammer — lGlb. ; Ist prize, L2 ; 2nd, LI. 2. Wrestling —Cumberland Style,prize, L 5. Collar and Elbow, prize, L 5. Entrance money to go to 2nd prize. 23. Flat Race —Men, 1 mile ; Ist prize, L 5 ; 2nd, L2. 24. Three Legged Race—loo yards ; prize, 30s. 25. Running Hop, Step, and Jump— -Ist prize, 30s ; 2nd, 15s. 26. Running Long J ump —lst prize, 30s ; 2nd, 15s. 27. Best Dressed Highlander—prize, L 5. 28. Old Men’s Race —Over 40 years ; 100 yards ; Ist prize LI; 2nd, 10s. 29. Handicap Consolation Race —For boys and men, 200 yards ; Ist prize, L2 ; 2nd, LI. 30. Singlestick. —Prize, LI. 31. Tilting in the Ring — Prize, L 5. Entrance money, 5 per cent, on amount of Ist prize. Entries can be made with the Secretary up to 11 o’clock on day of Sports. Entries for events numbered 3, 15, 18, and 23 must be lodged with the Secretary on or before the 23rd inst., and the ac ceptances for those events must be made before 11 o’clock on day of Sports. J. E. HYDE HARRIS, 286 Secretary. BUTCHERS. BAKERS, GENERAL STOREKEEPERS, GRAIN AND SEED MERCHANTS, NORTON FARM, SEAFIELD. JONES AND CO., Norton Farm, Sea field, return thanks to their patrons for the hearty support accorded to them since Norton Farm was opened as a Butchery, Bakery, and General Store, and solicit a continuance of past favors, assuring customers that their interest will always have first consideration at the hands of the advertisers. Jones and Co. beg to inform their friends and the public in the Seafield and neighboring districts, that their Bread, Meat, and Store Carts travel the following routes on the days given below : Seafield to Kyle, and Acton—Wednes days. Seafield to Wakanui Homestead, Waka nui School, and Creek, back by Christie’s Road— Thursdays. Seafield to North Seafield, Charing Cross, Dundas, Cambridge, returning by Pioneer Road — Fridays. In view of the Harvest, orders for at tendance of the Cart may be left at the Store, Norton Farm, Seafield ; Wakanui School, with Mr. Ginney ; with Mr. Lambie, at Kyle ; and with Mr Brown, Clontarf JONES AND CO., NORTON FARM, Seafield. Butchers, Bakers, General Store keepers, Grain and Seep Merchants. AGENTS FOR THE ASHBURTON HERALD AND GUARDIAN. 679 a CENTRAL TEMPERANCE HOTEL, Baring Square (Near Town Hall). RE-OPENING of the above commo 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. 6d. Private Room for Ladies. 153



New Advertisements. NOTICE. It/TTSS HOLDER, lately arrived from iLondon, begs to announce that she has commenced business as DRESS MAKER in Moore street, AuAm, near Dr Stewart’s residence. Prices strictly moderate, and no effort will be spared to give satisfaction. MISS £ODD ER, Dressmaker, Moors street. 169—651 a NEW ZEALAND WESLEYAN Published Monthly. JUST ARRIVED, the “ New Zealand Wesleyan” for December. Price 6d, Sold at the Herald O&ce, East Street. WEEKS AND DIXON, : Agents. REAPERS AND BINDERS. THE Undersigned having been ap pointed agent for the sale ef McCORMICK’S & W. A. WOOD’S REAPERS AND BINDERS is now prepared to treat with those who will want them for the coming season. FREDK. PAVITT, 555a —88 East Street, Ashburton. TINWALD FURNITURE DEPOT. QHARLES JgRADER CABINET MAKER, FURNITURE DEALER, Ac. Venetian and other Blinds, Curtain Poles, Oxford and other Picture Frames made to order. Repairs Executed with Despatch. Note the Address— Great South Road, TinwaiH), v'Next to Mr. Prettejohn’s, Shoe Makei ) 112 james McDonald, PRACTICAL TAILOR, East street, Ashburton. A good Stock of Tweeds and Cloths on hand. Summer Goods oponshortly. 172 TO LET. SIX-ROOMED COTTAGE near the North Town Belt. Apply, 176 SAUNDERS BROS. THE Undersigned has the following Properties TO LET, with a purchas ing danse, or for sale on Liberal Terms of Payment: — J NQ ACRES unimproved Land, about 4tofA 2i miles north of the Ashburton Township. Acres improved Farm, first-class land and well watered, situated on Longbeach. Qty ACRES on the Ashburton Forks, it/ I fenced and improved, also well watered. 1 ACRES partly improved and i f)U situated. about three miles from the township. ACRES near the above, unim proved. ACRES partly improved, near Winslow. 50 137 THOMAS BULLOCK. For sale A THRESHING MACHINE COMBINE, with 5 feet drum, by Hornsby and Sons ; Engine, by Clayton and Shuttleworth, with Elevator, Tank, &c., complete. All in good working order. 279 POYNTZ & CO. POYNTZ AND CO. FARMS FOR SALE. ON EASY TERMS OF PAYMENT. V/TESSRS POYNTZ & Co. have the following properties for sale : Several eligible Town Properties in Ashburton, Tinwald. Rakaia, and Wins low, both for sale and to let. Apply, POYNTZ AND CO. 197 Ashburton. TO PRINTERS. MACHINE FOR SALE. FOR SALE, at an early date, — One Second-hand Double Demy Tape Printing MACHINE, in thorough working order, with rollers, moulds, &c., complete. Wo are replacing this machine by a Double Royal Wharfedale, which necessitates removal of the Double Demy Machine now used for printing the “ Herald ” and “ Guardian,” for hand or steampower. Can be seen and all par ticulars obtained at our office. WEEKS & DIXON. Ashburton, October 14, 1879. 565 a



New Advertisements. TINWALD. Q HEARER AND GALLOWAY MILLWRIGHTS, AGRICULTURAL AND GENERAL IMPLEMENT MAKERS, Great South Road, Tinwald, Beg to thank the public generally for their very liberal support during the past twelve months, and to announce that they have now every facility for carrying on their business in all its branches to the entire satisfaction of customers, as a trial will prove. COACHBUILDTN G. Orders received for making or repairing all kinds of conveyances by thoroughly practical workmen, and none but the best materials used. AGRICULTURAL. Implements of all kinds made or re paired. Also, Combines, Engines, Retp ers and Binders, Chaffcuttcrs, Bruisers, &c. BUILDING. Estimates given for all kinds of Build ing and general carpentering. Cocksfoot Grass Seed Threshing Ma chines, for hand or foot, made to order, groat saving of labor. SHEARER AND GALLOWAY, Tinwald. 165—641 a JgINVELOPES, NOTEPAPER, EN VELOPES, NOTE PAPER.—The cheapest ever offered in Ashburton, at the Herald Office, Wholesale Stationery Depot, Saunders’ Buildings. ROYAL MAIL COACH. ASHBURTON TO LONGBEACH. Great Reductions in Fares. NEW ARRANGEMENTS, JANUARY Ist, 1880. GEORGE WILLCOCKS begs respect fully to announce that he will com mence running the Royal Mail Coach, from January Ist, 1880, between Ash burton, Tinwald, Wheatstone, Ashton, Waterton, and Longbeach, carrying Pas sengers and Parcels at considerably re duced rates. Having engaged an experi enced coachman, thoroughly acquainted with the district, the public can rely on all orders for parcels receiving careful and prompt attention. Passengers will be carried at prices within the means of everyone, and by so doing the proprietor trusts to receive a larger amount of patronage from the Town and Country. Booking Offices —For Passengers, at Quill’s Commercial Hotel, Ashburton ; for Parcels, at the “Guardian” and “Herald” Office, Ashburton; and Post Office, Longbeach. 826 a GEORGE WILCOCKS. JUST ARRIVED. PAPER BAGS, PAPER BAGS. r(ONFECT lONERS, Fruiterers, i Grocers, Drapers, Seedsmen, &c., can be supplied with Paper Bags, all sizes, and Printed or Plain. WEEKS AND DIXON, General Printers, East street North. INK for Marking Packages, Sten cilling, &c. Large bottles, 2s. each. WEEKS & DIXON, Stationers, &c., East street. FOE_IBBO. The press almanac And Diary Can be obtained from the undersigned. Price —One Shilling. WEEKS AND DIXON, Herald Office, Near Railway Station. TEACHERS can obtain the MULTI PLICATION TABLES, printed on gummed paper, in any quantity at the Herald Office, East street, near the Railway Station. DIARIES ! DIARIES ! ! DIARIES ! ! ! have just received a splendid assortment of LETTS’ DIARIES for 1880, an inspection of which is invited. OFFICE DIARIES, POCKET DIARIES, SCRIBBLING DIARIES, DIARIES OF every description WEEKS & DIXON, * Herald ” and “ Guardian ” Offices, Near the Railway Station. SPORTING. Messrs, saunders & walker have for Sale Two Greyhound Puppies, eight months’ old, by Mr. Chat teris’ Azamat out of owners’ L’Esprit. Azamat (imported) is by Tulloch gorum, out of Cygnet, and won a 43 and 22 dog stake in England. L’Esprit (imported) is by Pell Mell out of Scrap, and won the Nelson Gold Cup in 1878. She is sister to La Rapide, L’Encore, and other Australian celebri ties, Apply to MR. S. SAUNDERS, Ashburton, or, MR. W r . G. WALKER, 98 Christchurch.



New Advertisements. MOUNT SOMERS ROAD BOARD. NOTICE. ILL ACCOUNTS against the above lx. Board must be rendered at the office, Mount Somers, on or before WEDNES DAY, December 31,1879. 284 By order, JAMES FRASER, Clerk to the Board. MOUNT SOMERS ROAD BOARD. THE ANNUAL MEETING of Rate payers will be held at the Road Board Office on MONDAY, JAN. sth, 1880. By order, JAMES FRASER, 301 Clerk. MOUNT SOMERS ROAD DISTRICT. THE NOMINATIONS for three Members to serve on the Mount Somers Road Board in the places of Messrs. Walker (No. 5 Ward), Cameron (No. 1 Ward), retiring by ballot, and Mr. McFavlane (No. 2 Ward) resigned, will take place at the Road Board Office, Mount Somers, at noon on FRIDAY, JAN. 2nd, 1880, before which time all nominations must be addressed to the Returning Officer, Mount Somers, and a POLL, if necessary, will be taken in she several Wards on JAN. 6th, 1880. JOHN CHAS. BELL, Returning Officer, 299 Mount Somers District. MOUNT HUTT ROAD DISTRICT. NOTICE is hereby given that the ANNUAL MEETING of Rate payers will take place on TUESDAY, the 6th of January, 1880, at the hour of 12 o’clock noon, at the Road Board Office, Methven, for the purpose of electing two members in the place of Messrs. Edward Chapman and Pannett, who retire by ballot, but are eligible for re-election. The Poll, if necessary, will betaken im ni..Lately after the nomination, and will close at 4 o’clock, p.m. W. COMPTON, Returning Officer. Methven, 20th Dec., 1879. 303 LONGBEACH ROAD DISTRICT. “VTOTICE is hereby given that the IN ANNUAL MEETING of rate payers will take place on WEDNESDAY, the 7th of January, 1880, at the hour of 12 o’clock noon, at the Road Board Office, on Longbeach road, for the purpose of electing two members in the place of Messrs Joseph Clark and Thomas Taylor, who retire by ballot, but are eligible for re-election. The Poll, if necessary, will be taken im mediately after the nomination, and will close at 4 o’clock, p.m. W CUTHBERT, Returning Officer. Longbeach Road, 20th Dec. 1879. 837a—297 SOUTH RAKAIA ROAD DISTRICT. ANNUAL MEETING OF RATE PAYERS. THE Annual General Meeting of Rate payers of the district will be held on FRIDAY, the 2nd January, 1880, at 12.30 p.m., at the Road Board Office, South Rakaia. C. N. MACKIE, 306 Chairman. SOUTH RAKAIA ROAD DISTRICT. ANNUAL ELECTION. 1 HEREBY GIVE NOTICE that an ELECTION will be held at the Road Board Office, South Rakaia, on WED NESDAY, the 7th day of JANUARY, 1880, to elect two members on the Road Board in the place of Messrs. D. G. Holmes and John Lambie, who retire by ballot, nominations for which will be re ceived up to noon of FRIDAY, the 2nd day of JANUARY, 1880, at the Road Board Office, South Rakaia. A POLL, if necessary, will be taken between the hours of 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. on THURS DAY, the 7th day of JANUARY, 1880, at the following places :—Road Board Office, South Rakaia ; Schoolhouse, Kyle. Nomination Forma can be obtained at the Road Board Office, South Rakaia. A. MAKEIG, 304 Returning Officer. UPPER ASHBURTON ROAD BOARD. TVTOTICE is hereby given that the IN ANNUAL MEETING of the Rate payers of the above district will be held at the Road Board Office, Westerfield, on TUESDAY, January 6th, at Noon, to elect two members to serve in the room of Messrs Charles Reed and Isaac Sar gent (Members Nos. 2 and 4. Wards), who retire by rotation, but who are eligible for re-election. A poll, if necessary, will be held at once, and will close at 4 o’clock p.m. CHARLES REED, 291 Chairman. MOUNT SOMERS ROAD BOARD. TENDERS are invited for the following Works : No. 35 —Shingling Fergus Road Nos. 36 and 37 Re-forming Alford . School and Spread Eagle Roads Tenders to be sent in on or before noon of the 7th JAN, By order, JAS. FRASER, 302 Clerk. Land to let for cropping BY TENDER. In Blocks of from 200 to 2,000 acres within two miles of the Ashburton Town ship. For particulars apply to MR. .lAMBS SCOTT, Chatmoss. Or to GEORGE JAMESON, Ashburton. Tenders must be sent in not later than the 30th hist. 305



New Advertisements. SOUTH RAKAIA SCHOOL TREAT. TO COaFLCTIONERS AND BAKERS. TENDERS will be received up to SATURDAY, 27th inat., for the supply of 300 Currant Buns 501bs. Currant Cake 251 bs. Bath Biscuits 281bs. Colonial Lollies 2 Cases Oranges lOlbs. Barcelona Nuts 10 gals. Ginger Beer. To be delivered at the schoolroom, South Rakaia. Any further information can be had of the Chairman of the School Committee, Rakaia. A. MAKEIG, Chairman School Committee, 307 South Rakaia. i JL Y LAYING FOUNDATION STONE. SOMERSET MASONIC HALL In Connection with SOMERSET LODGE, 1811, EC., ASHBURTON. ALL BRETHREN are ’requested to meet in Full Masonic Dress, at the Somerset Lodge Room, at 1 p.m., on TUESDAY, 30th inst., and march from there to the site of New Masonic Hall to witness the laying of the Foundation Stone. Installation of Officers at 5 p.m. Banquet at Town Hall at 7.30 p.m. HENRY ZANDER. 300 Hon. Secretary. PROMISSORY Note Forms, in Books of 25, unstamped, for sale at..the Herald Office. Price 2s. 6<L each. T. CHAMBERS, ' JgOOT AND SHOEMAKER, East Street, Ashburton. Boots and Shoes of all kinds Sewn or Pegged. ’ ' Repairs Attended To. 48 QHARLES REID, ASHBURTON SHOEING FORGE, Corner of East and Dodson streets. v A large and varied experience in the manufacture and repair of Agricultural Implements arid Machinery, warrants 0. R. in guaranteeing satis* factory material and workmanship. Horses safely and scientifically shod on the spot. 252 RAKAIA ANNOUNCEMENT. . G. A. VINCENT,'' ! f PRACTICAL PAINTER, GLAZIER, PAPERHANGER, &c., Near Bank New Zealand, RAKAIA, BEGS to announce that he has m enced Business in Rakaia, and all orders entrusted to him will receive prompt attention. . ■ 294 ISLEYAN CHURCH ANNI VERSARY, SEAFIELD. On CHRISTMAS DAY, fc A TEA AND PUBLIC MEETING will take place. Tickets, Is. 6cL each. Tea at 5 p.m. 254 SEALY BROS., Seedsmen and nurserymen, East Street, ASHBURTON. Farm, Garden, and Flower Seed# and Garden Requisites of every descrip tion at Lowest Rates. Nursery —Moore Street. 43* i