SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

PORT OF LYTTELTON. AMOVED. Dec. 28 —SouthesK, barque, from Lon d°n. Dec. 29. —Clematis, ketch, fromPelorus Sound. SAILED. Dec. 27.— Elizabeth, barque, for New c, is tie. Dec. 27.—Hawea, s.s., for Wellington and East Coast. Dec. 28.—Especulador, barque, for Newcastle. Dec. 28.—Sea Belle, barquentine, for Newcastle. Dec. 28.—Huia, s.s„ for Kaikoura, Wellington and Foxton. , .: . STEAMERS LEAVE LYTTELTON ' AS UNDER. For Wellington— Waitaki, This Day, Tuesday, December 30. Passengers by 2.40 p.m. train. To be followed by Albion, on Wednes day, Dec. 31. Fos Napier, Gisborne, Tauranoa, and Auckland— Albion, on Wednesday, December 31. Passengers by 2.40 p.m. train. To be followed by Penguin, on Satur day, January 3rd. Passengers by 6.30 p.m. train. Fob Port- Chalmers —Tararua, This Day, Tuesday, December 30. Passengers by 2,40 p.m. train. To lie followed by Wakatipu, Wednes day, December 31. Passengers by 9 a.m. train. For Melbourne, via Bluff —Tararua, This Day Tuesday, December 30. Passengers by 2.40 p.m. train. To bd followed by Rotomahana, Tues day, January 6. For Sydney —Albion, on Wednesday, December 31. Passengers by 2.40 ■ train. To be followed by Wakatipu, Friday, January. 9. For Hobart Town —Rotomahana, on Tuesday, January 6. For Picton, Nelson, Taranaki, and Manukau - Waitaki, This Day, Tuesday, December 30. Passengers by 2.40 p.m. All berths to be secured at the Shipping Office.

The Ashburton Guardian, COUNTY AGRICULTURAL & SPORTING RECORDER. TUESDAY, DECEMBER 30, 1879.

. .One would have .thought, that in these colonies the differences of creed that have caused so much unhappiness, and even bloodshed in Old Ireland,would have hasn allowed tq fmfi qf tf that thoso who differ would agree to 00 so in peace and harmony. Recent events have proved, however, that a virus from the old sore has been brought across the seiisj and stijl iq thg bggojqjj q| thi.sq who do yjot sgen) J.q qble s to above theiw, early' prejudices', but iquri allow these to subvert thpjr hgttff feel ings, with“th3’result following Hnat they permit themselves to take part in rjow that are a disgrace to the colony. The Boxing scenes at Timaru and Christ* Church w ? re fltO fem» to fiWteq iq qny q| .ouj

rt’ufcSDA'v, Dr.crciffefeß 30, 1879. .S

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New Advertisements. O.LC. THE ' 'VICTORIAN LIVERY AND BAIT STABLES are OPENED, TANCRBD STREET, ASHBURTON, - -Next-St. Stephen’s Church. S. STEEL BEGS to announce to the public that ■he has taken the above Stables (late. Bell’s Western Repository), which have been thoroughly renovated, and now afford extensive accommodation for farmers and travellers. Good attendance guaranteed, and mode rate charges. Saddle Horses and carriages on hire. u. c. ' - STUD NOTICE. mHE 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. -VTOUNG TRADUCER, by Traducer, v-X ' : dam Kasper’s dam, imported. See “Stud Book.” 'rV\ Young Traducer was bred by W. C. . Webb, Esq., at Riccarton. He is a rich " dark brown, standing 1C hands high, with ; immense bone and substance, and for make and shape has 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, 1889; groomage fees 55., payable on first service. Also, the Grey Entire Pony, SYDN E Y , 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, 5) Proprietor. I 3 THORODGHBRED ENTIRE COLT ‘ ' ■ Of the Traducer Blood. j To .Travel this Season the ASHBURTON I ‘ AND WAKANUI Districts, ' / _____ jf» v Seefdturb Advertisements for Particulars. % •,;« F. FOWLER & 00,, proprietors, | : wuwio»



New Advertisements. THE WHEATSHEAF HOTEL, Wheatstone. GH. 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 friends I .nd 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. U. 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 CpWMgWCIALAM B NOTICE TO INVALIDS. UY PORT AND SHERRY WINES 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. as»~All the above imported direct by T. QUILL, 213 Proprietor. BAKAIA ANNOUNCEMENT. G. A. VINCENT, PRACTICAL PAINTER, GLAZIER, PAPERHANGER, &c., Near Bank New Zealand, RAKAIA, BEGS to announce that he has com m enced Business in Rakaia, and all orders entrusted to him will receive prompt attention. 294 OHARLBS REID, ASHBURTON SHOEING FORGE, Comer of East and Dodson streets. A large and varied experience in the manufacture and repair of Agricultural Implements and Machinery, warrants C. R. in guaranteeing sound and satis factory material and workmanship. Horses safely and scientifically shod on the spot. 252 OHNNDE R S O N, CANTERBURY FOUNDRY, CHRISTCHURCH, Sole Agent for the M'SHERRY GRAIN DRILLS, Fill have on sale for next season a -full ssortment of these machines, varying ■om 10 to 17 hoes. Hoes, spring and eg, six to seven inches apart. Reapers and Binders by M'Cormick ad Wood. Wire and extras for same. All kinds of plough fittings, shares, &c., ept on ba»d or cast at short notice. Fencing standards and wire, millstones, rindstones, flour dressing silk, leather od indiarubber belting and hose, reaper setiops, machine oils, field gates, horse iocs and pails, rivets, bolts, nuts, plate id bar iron, steel, and every requisite >r smiths’ work, ftU kinds of engine and oiler mountings, boiler fl»d gas tubes, ; c., &c. Machinery of every description made i the most modern principles and design, stimates and drawings furnished on iplication. Indents to Great Britain or America executed qji favourable terms. Sole agt#t /yr Aveling and Porter, ochestor, Engjhofd/ d and 8-h.p. Trac un Engines by then? m'e-. Sole agent for John and Co., ■ London and Dundee, manufacture of oiled Joists, &c. Sizes, prices, and cata- j gnes on appli<fatitm,



New Advertisements. P B ° CHERTSEY GRAMM OF ATHLETIC SPORTS, E TO BE HELD IN THE TOWNSHIP, ON NEW YEAR’S DAY. Committee—Messrs. W. A. Brown, J. Wallace, Patrick Murphy, James Wilkin son, E. Bowley, and Wm. Payton. EVENTS. 1. Quoit Match —10 30 a. m. 2. Flat Race—lso yards (boys under 15). 3. Men’s Race—loo yards. 4. Running High Jump— (Boys under 15.) 5. Whbelbaeuow Race —(Blindfold.) 6. Men’s Race —440 yards. 7. Throwing the Stone— 8. Running High Jump—(Men’s.) 9. Three Legged Race—lso yards. 10. Hack Race. 11. Walking Match— One Mile. 12. Men’s Running Long Jump. 13. Men’s Hurdle Race —240 yards. 14. Committee Race (Handicap.) 15. Egg and Spoon Race—loo yards. 16. Sack Race—loo yards. 17. Single Women’s Race— loo yards. Entries can be made at the post, where rules and regulations may be read. Two Prizes to each event. Refreshments of all descriptions to be obtained. W. B. PAYTON, Secretary. RACES AND SPORTS. PROGRAMME OF THE ANNUAL SPORTS, To be held at Winslow, ON THURSDAY, JAN. Ist. , 1880. President —E. G. Wright, Esq., M.H.R. Vice-President —J. Carter, Esq. Judge of Horse Races—Mr. H. E. Wright. Judge of Athletics—Mr. A. Grant. Starter of Horse Races—Mr. S. Saunders Starter for Athletics —Mr M. Stitt. Clerk of the Scales—Mr. A. Frisby. Clerk of the Course—Mr. H. Rainey. Committee :—Mr. James Scott (Chairman) Mr. J. Williams (Treasurer,) Mr. S. Saunders, Mr. A. Grant, Mr. H. Rainey, Mr. J. Cavanagh, Mr. A. Frisby. Mr. T. Williams, Mr. J. Walker, Mr. H. E. Wright, Mr. G. James, Mr. C. Martin, Mr. J. Stoddart, Mr. J. A. Hewitt, Mr. J. B. Rogers (Secretary). PROGRAMME. 1. Hurdle Race (Open), mile, over six flights of hurdles, 3ft. 6in. high. En trance, 1 sov. Prize, 10 sovs. 2. Winslow Cup (Open). \ '/ 2 mile ; weight for age. Entrance, 2 sovs. Ist prize, 20 sovs. j second horse to save his stake. 3. Trotting Race, distance 2 miles, weight list. Entrance, 10s. Prize, 5 sovs. 4. Hack Race, for horses that have never won public or advertised money, distance, 1y z miles. Entrance, 10s. Prize, 5 sovs. 5. Publicans’ Purse, \'/z mile (for all horses owned between the Ashburton and Hinds Rivers). Entr-nce, 10s.; Ist prize, 6 r sovs. (given by Mr. William Harris) ; 2nd prize, a bridle, value 255. (given by Mr. S. Stephens, Saddler, Tin wald). 6. Consolation Race, distance, 1 mile. En trance, 10s. Prize, 5 sovs. RULES. 1. No one will be allowed to enter a horse for the Winslow Cup unless a subscriber of one guinea to the fund, and half a guinea in all the other horse races. 2. All horses must be owned in the dis trict three months prior to the races. 3. Three horses to start or no race. 4. No protest will be entertained un less one r pound be deposited wits the Secretary, which will be forfeited should the same prove frivolous. 5. No horse will be allowed to train on the eoame a week before the races, under penalty of being disqualified. ATHLETIC SPORTS. 7. Men’s Race—loo yds, entrance, as. 6d, Ist prize, £2% 2nd prize, 10s. 8. Standing High Jump—Entrance, 2s. 6d. Ist prize, 2nd prize, I os. 9. Thkee Legged Race—lso yds., en trance, as, 6d.; Ist prize, 155.; and prize, s*- 10. Men’s Hurdle Rage—44o yds., over 6 flights of hurdles, high, as. 6d. Ist prize, £2 ; and prize, I os, 11. SACK Race —100 yds. Entrance, as. 6d. Ist prize, 10s.; and prize, Ss. 12. Egg and Spoon Race —150 yds., en trance, zs. 6i, J st P rize > IOS - 5 2nd prize, ss. 13. Running High Jump—Entrance, gs, 6d. Ist prize, £1 ; and prize, S«. 14. Married Women’s Race Entrance free. Ist prize, 153.; and prize, s*. 15. Men’s Race— One mile. Entrance, as. 6d, Ist prize, £2 ; 2nd prize, 15s. 16. Vaulting with Pole—Entrance, as. 6d. Ist prize, £1 ; and prize, 10s. 17. Single Women’s Race —Entrance, free. ' Prize, n dress piece (given by Mrs. C. Pye) value, 30s, 18. Men's ’Flat Rage—mo yds. Entrance’ 2s. hd, JSit prize, and prize, 10s. 19. RUNNING Long Jump— Entrance, as. Cd, Ist prize, lss,> and prize, ss. 20. Hop, Step, AND Jump—Entrance, 2s. 6d. Ist prize, jos.j and prize, Ss. 21. Race for Men— (Over 40 years) — En trance free—Prize, a pair of trousers. 21. Consolation Race, 100 yards—En trance , — ; and prize— Also, a number of SPORTS for GHIIriDREN. RULES FOR ATHLETIC SPORTS. 1. All Competitors to be residents in the County three months prior to the Races, 2- Three to atari or no race. Sports to commence at 11,30 a,m, sharp. J. B. ROGERS, 858a—309 Hon. Secretary. CHRISTMAS CARDS—Tops and Pre sents. H M, JONES, Stationer,



New Advertisements. NOTICE. MISS HODDETv, lately arrived from London,begs to announce that she has commenced business as DRESS MAKER in Moore street, Ashburton, near Dr Stewart’s residence. Prices strictly moderate, and no effort will ne spared to give satisfaction. MISS HODDER, Drrssmaker, Moore street. 169 — 651 a T. CHAMBERS, jgOOT AND SHOEMAKER, East Street, Ashburton. Boots and Shoes of all kinds Sewn or Pegged. Repairs Attended To. 48 NEW ZEALAND WESLEYAN Published Monthly. JUST ARRIVED, the “New Zealand Wesleyan” for December. Price 6d Sold at the Herald Ofiice, East Street. WEEKS AND DIXON, Agen - ".. REAPERS AND BINDERS. THE Undersigned having been ap pointed agent for the sale >f 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 jg r a d e r CABINET MAKER, FURNITURE DEALER, &c. Venetian and other Blinds, Curtain Poles, Oxford and other Picture Frames made to order. Repairs Executed with Despatch. Note the Address — Great South Road, TinwajA), .'Next to Mr. Prettejohn’s, Shoe Makei ) james McDonald, PRACTICAL TAILOR, East street, Ashburton. A good Stock of Tweeds and Cloths on hand. Summer Goods openshortly. 172 TO LET. SIX-ROOMED COTTAGE near the North Town Belt. Apply, 176 SAUNDERS BROS. THE Undersigned has the following Properties TO JET, with a purchas ing clause, or for sale on Liberal Terms of Payment : ACRES unimproved Land, about 2£ miles north of the Ashburton Township. Acres improved Farm, first-class land and well watered, situated on Longbeach. Ary ACRES on the Ashburton Forks, / fenced and improved, also well watered. ACRES partly improved and situated about three miles from the township. ery ACRES near the above, unim / proved. ACRES partly improved, near Winslow. 37 THOMAS BULLOCK. 453 203 150 POYNTZ AND CO. FARMS FOR SALE. ON EASY TERMS OP PAYMENT, MESSRS POYNTZ & Co. have the following properties for sale 150 s>o 400 230 500 250 1100 400 Acres, near Ashburton at Rangitata „ „ Hinds „ „ Chbrtsoy Kyle Seafiold Wakqijui Cheek Ashburton Forks 99 Longbeach 243 „ 40 60 „ 148 „ 122 „ 143 „ 200 ~ ~ ~ 573 .. „ .. Also, Several eligible Town Properties in .shburton, Tipwald. Rakaia, and Wins >w, both for sale and to let. Apply, POYNTZ AND GO. 17 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. We are replacing this machine by a Double Royal Wharfedale, which necessitates removal bf the Double Demy Machine now used for pointing the “ Herald ” and “ Guardian, ,r for hor steanwwwer- C.W IIiSSP seen and all par ticulars obtained st ovy oiSce, WEEKS# PI&QN, Ashburton, October 14,1879,



New Advertisements. ROYAL mall 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 Co?ch, 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 oh 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. 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 tire 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 Seed Merchants. AGENTS FOR THE ASHBURTON HERALD AND GUARDIAN. 679 a 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. COACHBUILDING. Orders received fcr 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, Reip ers and Binders, Chaffcutters, Bruisers, &c. BUILDING. Estimates given for all kinds of Build ing and general carpentering. Cocksfoot Grass Seed Threshing Ma chines, for hand or foot, njade to 'order, groat saving of labor,. SHEARER AND GALLOWAY, Tinwald. 165—641 a JUST ARRIVED. PAPER BAGS, PAPER BAGS. rjONFECTIONERS, Fruiterers, / Grocers, Drapers, Seedsmen,' &c., can be supplied with Paper Bags, all sizes, and Printed or Plain. WEEKS AND DIXON, General Printers, East rtreet North. CENTRAL TEMPERANI3E IfOTEL, Baring Square (Near Town Hall), RE-OPENING of the above commor dious and centrally situated Pri vate and Commercial Hotel. T. BROADBELT, PROPRIETOR, Is prepared tq give Superior Accommoda tion to Boarders and the Txavplling Public on REASONABLE TERMS. Weekly Board and Lodging ... £1 Weekly Board ... ... J4s. MEALS AT ALL HOURS, Dinner on Saturday from 1f,30, Bods (single), Is, 6d, Private Room for Ladies. FARMERS.— Do not neglect to Read the 'Agricultural Papers appearing |n % UAshburton Guardian."



New Advertisements. I NIC .for Marking Packages, Sten cilling, &c. Large bottles, 2s. each., WEEKS & DIXON, Stationers, &c., East street. ASHBURTON COUNTY COUNCIL. NOTICE is hereby given thatfthe Ash burton County Council jj#l conduct its business, <fti and after MiWN DAY, the 22nd installt| in its frontin; Baring Sqna^ order F.JfAINWARING, Clerk. 22nd, 1870. 851a—311 WAKANUI ROAD DISTRICT. ~VTOTICE is hereby given that the ANNUAL MEETING of rate payers will be held at the Schoolroom, Wakanui,- on WEDNESDAY, .January 7th, 1880, at the hour of noon, to elect Three Members in the 'place- of "Messrs. E Saunders and J: Hunt, who retire by rotation, and Mr. D. Wilson, resigned. A Poll, if necessary, -will be taken . im mediately after-the nomination, closing at 4 p. m. C. C. POORS, 296—842 a Returning' Officer. WAKANUI ROAD BOARD. TENDERS- are invited for the following works :—No’. 14, Seaside "road, Wakanui, Cutting; No. 15, Outfall Drain, between Wilson and Fitzgerald’s property, Wakanui. Plans and specifications can be seen at the Board’s Office, and tenders addressed to the Chairman will be received till 10 a.m. on WED> ESDAY, January 7th, 1880, accompanied with a deposit equal to 5 per cent, on the value of the works. . POORS & SON, 320—864 a Surveyors to the Board. LONGBEACH ROAD DISTRICT. SEPARATE TENDERS are hereby invited for— The re-shingling of 122 chains of the road • between Winslow and Wil lowby. The Formation of 24 chains of Foot paths at Tinwald. The Clearing Out and Formation of some ditches on the Lowclitt-Jiut road. And for undertaking the duties.- of POUNDREEPER at the new Pound, Flemington. Specifications can be seen-at 'the Road Board Office, on Lorgbeach road, where tenders will be received up till 2 o’clock p.m. on SATURDAY, the 3rd JANUARY, 1880. W. CUTHBERT, Surveyor.- ‘ Longbeach road, 27th December, 1879. 318—862 a 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. MOUNT SOMERS ROAD BOARD: NOTICE. . ALL ACCOUNTS against the ’above Board must be rendered at the office, Mount Somers, on or before WEDNES DAY, December 31,1879. By order, . JAMES FRASER, 234 Clerk tq the Board. MOUNT SOMERS ROAD BOARD. mHE ANNUAL MEETING of Rate payers will be held at " the Road Board Office pn MONDAY, JAN. sth, 1880. By order, JAMES FRASER, 301 .Clerk., MOUNT SOMERS ROAD DISTRICT. rnHE NOMINATIONS fop three J, 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. McFarlane (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 POEE, if necessafy, u’ijV fog takgn in ‘die several Wards on JAN- (sth, 1880, JOHN OHAS. BELL. ; Returning Officer, 299 Mount Somers District. SOUTH RAEAIA ROAD DISTRICT. ANNUAL MEETING QF RATE PAYERS. . THE Annual General Meeting pf Rate payers of the district will be. hejd on FRIDAY, the 2nd January, 1880, at 12.30 p.m., at the Road Board Office*. South Rakaia. C. N. MACKIE, 306 Chairman. UPPER ASHBURTON ROAD BOARD. "VTOTICE is hereby given that, the ANNUAL MEETING of theßate payors of the above district will be held atit the Road Bqard Office, AYgsterdgld, on TUESDAY, January si;h, a t"Npon, tP| olpct; two members to serve in the room ; of Mcgsps Charles Reed and Isaac Sar gent (Members jfps. & and 4. Wards), \jfhp retire by rotation, but are eligible for I'p-rßjeotipn, A pod, if Wld iff h el(1 At 01100, and wid c}qsg at 4 Q-’clqckqyn. . r OHAREES RJPD, ’ 291 , Chairman;



Uaw Advertisements. LIONS! TIGERS !* w IL'i) BEAST SHOW, Consisting of the LARGEST LIVING LION Ever exhibited in the Australian colonies, measuring 10ft. from tip of tail to nose, and weighing SOOlbs. Also, THE ONLY CHEETAH TIGER Ever exhibited in the Australian colonies. One RUSSIAN BEAR: and also the MUSKBTLLY, the only living Indian Snake-killer in the colonies, likewise other Small Animals WILL BE EXHIBITED THIS EVENING, From 6 to 10 o’clock. The Show has been inspected by t» _Victoria, New "South Wales, South Australia, and Queensland. Families should ‘ not let this opportunity pass without, witnessing the Show, the price of., r.admission being to suit all classes. . • ~.. . FOR A FEW NIGHTS ONLY. Admission : Adults, Is. ; children/ 6d. 328 •- . WANTED— A COOK for t*loughmen’«' Camp Lousjbeach, - Apply Johit ; ’ Gbiog, 314' SHEEP. WANTED— To PURCHASE 5000 Sound Mouthed Merinos or Cross breds, in lots. - Apply to, • SAUNDERS BROS. " 313 Ashburton. v: R. LAND TAX ACT,. 1878.., NOTICE TO PERSONS LIABLE TO PAY LAND TAX. - PERSONS who are liable tp ; pay Land Tax, but who have not paid the same, are informed that proceedings-will be taken for .the .recovery amounte, which may remain unpaid on 3fst inst, JOHN • Commissioner. Land Tax Office. .. • s-vy Wellington, 16th-December, 1879. r ' 329 , IMPOUNDED at South Rakaia, on - Dec. :23rd, •from;-. Rokeby, 15 :W°fdly, SHEEP; various ;eaav : marks, cthrands in distinct. Also on 27th from this township, 29 shorn SHEEP, bianded B on ywmp,. a stroke about 4 inches projects from the . back of the brand If not released by January 9th they will be sold. GEO. SHELLOOK, 326 Poundkeeper. ASHBURTON AGRICULTURAL AND PASTORAL ASSOCIATION. A GENERAL MEETING will be held at Shearman’s Hotel on THURS DAY, the Bth JANUARY, 1880, at*2 To consider the advisability of alter ing Rule VI. 1 ‘ To settle date and place of holding a Reaper and Binder contest, and ■ other important business. ’ george jameson; Secretary, ■; Persons, willing to offer ground ,for>hdld*-', ing the J Reaper and Bidder contest will ’’ pleaSe communicate withtha Secretary afc an early -dale.' ‘ .• >•' ’ . . 317, ■ ■ THIS DAY.' :!" V laying Foundation stONir. ■. somerset Masonic halL . • . In’,Connection with v ' LODGE, 1811, 8.0., ASHBURTON. ALL BRETHREN are requested to ;• meet in Full Masonic Dress* at jtho Somerset Lodge Room, at l p,i&j, pn TUESDAY, 80th inst.;- and march- from there to the site of New Masonic Hall to witness, , the laying of the Foundation Stone. :r Installation of Officers at 5 p.m. Banquet at Town Hall at 7.30 p.m. 300—8Gla HENRY ZANDER. • Hon. Seci'etary. sealy; ; b;r6s.,' lEEDSMEN AND ;NUBSEfIYMKN, jf. : ; ’ ■ HxaT ; AsußuirrQ*j'i . • Farm, Garden, and Flower Seeds and Garden Requisites of every descrip-' tipn Lowest Rates. Nursery— Moore Street. 43*