THE FARMER.

NSW ZEALAND AGRICULTURE AS COMPARED WITH. ENGLISH.

W * ——r (by a PX.AINS PABMER.)

It is not my intention to give a histori cal account of agriculture, or to trace the stages of progress through which it has passed during many centuries, but to con fine my remarks to a few of its leading features at the present time. Let us look at some of the advantages in connection with English agriculture. The very superior practical experience which has been handed down from gener ations past, is of very great value in refer ence to the general management of the soil, the breeds of cattle, the utility of im plements, and so on. I think it was Dean Swift who advised every farmer, at least once a year, to take his horse and ride over the country, and thoroughly improve and increase his own knowledge and experience from seeing what other people where doing. Then science has offered great help in various ways. Scien tific men, like Professors Way and Leibig, have rendered good service by analyzing and discovering the difference between the component parts of rich and barren soils, and enabling the farmer to supply the latter’s deficiencies by the aid of chemistry and artificial manures. Literature, too, is not among the least of the advantages, as its contributions of useful books enable us to derive much valuable information when sitting by the fireside. Then come institu tions, such as model farms, farmer’s clubs, and agricultural societies, with their attendant exhibitions. These are calculated to take the- prejudice and the conceit out of a man, and put him in possession of practical know ledge. Another advantage is found in the convenience and economy of good farm buildings that enable one man to do as much worK as three would in buildings that are: scattered and ill-contrived. I know an instance where one man did everything for over 100 head of cattle, all stall - fed. The English agriculturist has a further advantage in the abundance and cheapness of implements for every descrip tion of. work, and a still further advantage in the low price of labor and the suitable ness of the laborers to their work. _ But, to crown all, he has the best market in the world, for nearly every rural district con sumes its own produce, while the great centres of population are supplied by foreigners. Meat, vegetables, and dairy produce cannot be so easily imported as breadstuffs, therefore the former are much dearer. What may be developed out of the recent Strathlcven experiment, we cannot yet speak of definitely, though the success of the first trial points to one advantage less that the English farmer will sooner or later enjoy. Let us now look at some of the disad vantages agriculture in England labors * under. There has hitherto been a great competition for farms, and this demand left little chance for any but those who had large capital, or whose fathers had the farm before them, the majority of farms being held on lease. Rents, rates, and taxes are high, and though a great deal of money is made from the , produce of an English farm, yet it has all to be paid away . again, and last year there were too many in'Ances in which the farmer had to pay all. Disease among cattle, sheep, and horses is very prevalent and fatal. The land, having been generally so long under cultivation, nothing can be got out of it without expensive manure. Many of the farmers calculate their manure bill as being equal to their rent. Then the climate—the long and severe winter requires so much preparation to he made for it, in providing shelter and food for all kinds of live stock ; and the labor and expense in raising green crops are enormous, while a considerable loss of time is suffered in consequence of the ■ verity of the weather. Now, let us look at New Zealand agri culture by way of comparison with that of England. The practical experience of those en gaged in agriculture here will not bear comparison with that possessed by the English farmer. In the ranks of agricul ture here, we find representatives of all the different trades and professions, who have adopted farming as a means of live lihood. This is so in every young coun-

try, because in every young country the first thing to be attended to is the culti vation of the soil. We cannot, therefore, expect that carpenters, blacksmiths, shoe makers, tailors, or even clergymen should turn out as good farmers as those who have been engaged in farming all their - days. Neither has science done much as yet for agriculture in New Zealand : the attention of scientificmenhas been directed more to mineral and geological discoveries. But a few of our mechanics have done good service in making improvements upon imported implements and machinery by way of adapting them to the require ments of this country. As to literature, nothing has yet been done adapted to the wants of the colony. Of all the books published in England and elsewhere none of them are suitable for this colony. Even those treating of the management, breed, or diseases of animals are very little use here—the treatment in all three cases hav ing to be very different. Then, as to in stitutions. Most of those we have are yet elementary, but they are steps in the right direction, seeing that the efficiency in the higher class institutions will very much depend on the nature of the elemen tary. I should very much like to see— and I hope the time will very soon come when I shall see—schools instituted particularly adapted for preparing the youth for that kind of industry for which he. is intended: such as model farms for those who are intended to become farmers, and the same kind of provision for all kinds of mechanics and merchants. Then, as to farm buildings. Considerable improvements have been made in this respect from the old sod whare in the corner of the paddock, with a stock-yard and shed just in front of it. Now we have respectable and well-built farm houses, with the stock yards and stables in the rear —as they should be, for the sake of health and con venience, as well as for appearance —and the garden well sheltered with trees, which could be raised with very little trouble in a short time. We come short, too, to a great extent in farm implements, although perhaps the improvement in this direction is more marked than in any thing connected with the colony's agricul ture. Ten or fifteen years ago the majority of farmers had nothing more than a plough, a common harrow, a reaping machine, and a dray. This was not to be wondered at when we take into consideration the very high price of farm implements, machinery, and the great advance of price upon the English figure. - Farmers, notwithstand ing the high prices, have now largely invested in agricultural implements and machinery of the newest kind, but even vet the general adoption has not been so great as one would like to see. And would he successful they Kfist irvest largely in machinery, Wior in every trade the all important thing Sf is good tools. From my own observation I believe that blight is principally caused .by inefficient working of the land. Where "\he land is not worked up sufficiently deep, and the furrows not thoroughly broken, and where spots of land have the gravel near the surface, or in patches of stiff clay, the greatest liability to blight will he apparent, while a deep loamy soil, well worked, will be the least liable. Therefore, to remedy this evil, the scari fier, the drill, and the heavy roller or furrowed press should he used. There is certainly, however, a desire manifested

by farmers to have good implements and machinery, and this desire is a growing one. Then there is also the disadvantages to be contended with of the high price and unsuitableness of the labor available to the farmer, both of which arc great draw backs to the progress and improvement of agriculture in New Zealand—the one just as much as the other. The high price would not be so much minded if men generally were better up to their work. But for one good man in the labor market there are —thanks to the immigration scheme —ten bad ones, and to pay high wages for work badly done is doubly provoking. Then, the New Zea lander is at a disadvantage on the r-'Tket question, owing to his isolation. E.it the opening up of the land by roads and railways has brought nearly every grower within easy reach of the seaboard, and as colonisation increases with popu lation, and we become more and more a considerable item in the world’s com merce, the disadvantage of isolation, which puts us out of the circle of the world’s traffic, will disappear as, we shall be able to make it worth the while of shipping to make us a special trade. So much for the comparison with Eng land’s advantages. Now, let us compare with her disadvantages. We have no competition for farms here in the sense that English farms are run after. There fore we have the advantage in this way. For instance, a young man about to com mence farming in England, with say .LSOO capital, would find the utmost he could do would be to rent 100 acres, and by the time he got all his dead and live stock his money would be spent, and his difficulties and troubles would just begin ; whereas the young New Zealander, owning LSOO, could buy his land,-get all needful stock, and have money left. The high rents and heavy taxes of England are unknown here, and although our incomes are not so great, our outgoings are far less ; but our success will more depend on keeping the expen diture low, following the old maxim that “a penny saved is a penny gained.” Then, in disease. All who farm in Eng land have had more or less acquaintance with the murrain, or quarter-ill in young cattle, and also the ravages made by scour in young sheep. 1 have seen nothing of these here, and beyond a few trifling ail ments quite within the control of an ex perienced farmer, we have practically no disease in New Zealand. Of expensive manure we know nothing. Our fine native soil is one of the greatest legacies we receive when we come to this colony', and like youthful strength and vigor it is capable of enduring a large amount of work with the proper management and timely rests ; but no doubt the time will come when it will be necessary to supply the soil with some of those elements essential to the production of grain by the application of fertilising manures. The climate of New Zealand is also one of the pieces of good fortune enjoyed by all her sons. In this we have a great advantage over the English farmer. A good gorse fence will answer nearly all our require ments for shelter, nor do wc need so many root crops, our winters being so much shorter, less rigorous, and what root crops we do require can be grown quite weil enough without the aid or artificial manure, animals of all kinds arriving at a much earlier maturity than they do in England. We have very little loss of time in consequence of severe weather and short days, and both seed time and har vest may be safely extended over a much longer period of time than it could be in England. A man and a pair of horses will plough and get under crop in one season nearly double what they would do at Home. And now, to sum up the whole, looking fairly at all sides, I come to the conclusion that with all draw backs there is still a great advantage on the side of New Zealand. For instance, I have sold two-year-old bullocks, each weighing 8001bs, which would be a very rare thing in England, with all their ex pensive stall feeding. The various branches of agriculture are so numerous, and the subject altogether of such magnitude, it would be impossible to do it justice within the circumscribed limits of an article like this, but I hope I have made plain my reasons for giving preference to New Zealand as a farming ground.

BROKE® DOWN LEGS. It is a generally accepted theory (says the Marong correspondent of the “ Ben digo Advertiser ”) that when the leg of a horse has been broken there is no cure, and that the only plan is to shoot him. I have, however, had practical proof to the contrary. Some weeks ago a valuable animal, well known for his trotting capa bilities, and bearing the name of Tommy Dodd, the property of Mr. Henry Wilson, of Marong, was found to have had his off fore leg broken, and now, by judicious treatment, as simple as it proved effica cious, Mr. Wilson has caused the bone to re-unite and become as strong as ever. The only remedy applied to the injured limb w r as a many-folded tight ligature, and a frequent libation of cold water. This hint may prove of service to others whose animals chance to meet with, similar accidents.

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, TUESDAY, APRIL 20, . 1880.



Wanted. WANTED KNOWN, that the Primi tive Methodist Entertainment will be held in the Cambridge schoolhouse on Wednesday next, April 21st. See large posters. 7410 WANTED GOOD SAMPLE DER WENT POTATOES. Will buy them in the Ground or delivered. Apply Mr. Joshua Tucker, Montgomery and Co. 74G0 To Let. TO LET—FOR CROPPING. PADDOCK for CROPPING near Town Belt. Apply T, R. Hodder & Co. 748 g Public Notice. Y. R. In the District Court of Canter* bury, Holden at Ashburton. IN THE MATTER OF The Debtors and Creditors Act, 1876, the Debtors and Creditors Act 1876, Amendment Act, 1878, and of the Bankrupty of JEREMIAH COMMONS, of Winslow, Boot maker, a debtor, T HEREBY SUMMON a MEETING of A 'the Creditors of the said debtor to be held at the offices of Messrs Branson and Pur nell, Solicitors, in East street, Ashburton, on FRIDAY, the 23rd day of APRIL instant, at eleven o’clock in the forenoon, to consider the intended application by the said debtor for an order of discharge. Dated this xoth day of April, 18S0. FREDK. PAYITT, Trustee. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that at the Sitting of the above-named honor able Court, next, after the expiration of ten clear days from the publication hereof, applica tion will be made to the said Court on behalf of the said debtor for an order of discharge. Dated this 19th day of April, 1880, Branson and Purnell, 745 G Solicitors for the said debtor.



Business Notices. HALLO! HiLLO! QUILL AGAIN. REDUCTION IN PRICES. BOTTLED WINES & SPIRITS. •T. Qifl LL, 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 Flashs, 2s. and 4s. per flask. Fine Old Port, per Bottle, 6s. and 6s. Superior Dry Martell, (old Sherry) ss. & Gs. Very old Scotch Whisky, per Settle 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 the best Wines and Spirits for £3 10s., (containing 3 Bottles Brandy, 2 Whisky, 2 Port, 2 Sherry, 2 Rum, 1 Old Tom), ready packed and forwarded to any part of the County on the shortest notice. One trial will prove to Quill’s customers the quality of his taps. COMMENCING MONDAY, 2Gth APRIL. Open from 7a. m to 6 p.m. during winter months. Note Address — T. QUILL’S, WHOLESALE BOTTLING STORES, Commercial Hotel, (Near Railway Station), Ashburton. 336 c Meetings. ASHBURTON STEEPLECHASES. An adjourned general MEETING of those interested in the above event wall. be held at Quill’s Hotel, on THURSDAY EVENING next, at 7.30 p. m. A full attendance requested. JAMES WILKIE, 747 g Hoh. Sec. Ashburton Racing Club. ASHBURTON AGRICULTURAL AND PASTORAL ASSOCIATION. GENERAL MEETING. A GENERAL MEETING of Members will be held at Shearman’s Hotel on TUESDAY 4th May, at 3 o’clock. Business : To elect a Committee and Auditors in accordance with the provisions of the “Agricultural and Pastoral Societys’ Act,” and to receive the report of Sub-Committee appointed for the purpose of obtaining plans and estimates for the erection of yards. GEORGE JAMESON, 334 c Secretary. Tender. 3. TENDERS—CROPPING. TENDERS wanted for CROPPING about 200 acres of land on Mr. Dougherty’s farm, near Barr Hill, and two miles from the Lyndhurst railway station. Also for breaking-up, harrowing, sowing with rape seed, and rolling 225 acres on same farm. Tenders must be sent in to the under signed not later than Saturday, April 24. Specifications can be seen by applying to Mr. Claridge, on the property ; also at the Barr Hill Hotel ; Messrs. Gundry, Edmiston, and Co.’s offices, Ashburton ; and at the offices of the undersigned. ROBERT WILKIN & CO., 718 g Hereford street. , TENDERS.



mo BE LET BY TENDER, the FEED 'S- ING off 50 ACRES of SPLENDID TURNIPS, situated on Mr. William Riddle’s farm, Hinds, the Turnips to be fed off by the Ist JULY next. H. MOFFAT, Wakanni Mills, 304c-724g Ashburton. ’ANTED, TENDERS for PLOUGH ING 400 acres of stubble land on the Hinds, contract to be complete by July 31. To be ploughed 6 inches deep and 10 inches wide. The contractor to have the use of a sevenstalled stable and house. Tenders to be sent in nut later than Saturday, 17th April, at noon, to H, MOFFAT, 285c-703g Wakanui Mill. UPPER ASHBURTON ROAD BOARD. TENDERS are invifed for the follow ing works : No. sG.—Repairs Rangitata Cut tings, at Sir Cracroft Wilson’s station. No. 57. —Clearing the Stones, &c., off' the Road at Ealing Rail way Station, 50ft. wide. Tenders addressed to the Chairman must be sent in not later than noon of WEDNESDAY, 21st. INST. For specifications, &c., apply to ROBT. D. PULLAR, 727 g Clerk to the Board. For Sale, FOR SALE. CHEAP. CHEAP. CHEAP. 30,000 STAKES, Also, FEET BUILDING TIMBER. Now in stock, and daily arriving from the mills. ALPHEUS HAYES, 738 g East street, Ashburton. FARMS FOR SALE. IMPROVED FARM of 564 Acres, near Dromore. IMPROVED FARM of 400 Acres, Seafield. 544-Acre Block of UNIMPROVED LAND, adjoining Winchraore Railway Station. Easy terms. Apply to 590 g CUFF & GRAHAM. CORN SACKS FOR SALE, by the undersigned. E. Pavitt, . East street, Ashburton. 699 g Jjl E N C I N G IRE AND STANDARDS. f jpHE undersigned have FOR SALE all numbers of Fencing Wire. GUTHRIE & LARNACH’S CO. (Limited), Manchester street, Christchurch, opposite the Railway Station. 700 g



J. E. Buchanan and Co. SALE OF STOCK, &c., AT CHERT SEY. Messrs, j. e. buchanan & co. have received instructions to sell by Public Auction, at Chertsey, on WEDNESDAY', APRIL 21st, bn account of various clients — 400, Store Sheep, (mixed), 20 Horses (Draught and Hacks) Pigs, and a few head of Cattle Sale at 1 p. ra. The Auctioneers call special attention to this sale, as it is their intention to hold sales regularly in the district. 719 a J. E. BUCHANAN & CO. SALE OF LAND. Messrs, j. e. buchanan & Co. have received instructions from the owners to SELL BY PUBLIC AUCTION, ON WEDNESDAY, APRI£ aist, At Chertsey Hotel, At 2 p. m., 98 ACRES LAND at SEAFIELD, being . part of Rural Section , 27272. Also, ■ .. v 1 Yaluable Corner Section in Chert sey Township. Terms most liberal, at Sale.



TO FARMERS, GRAZIERS, AND OTHERS. SALE OF FIRST-CLASS LAND. Messrs, j. e. buchanan & co. have received instructions from the freeholder to SELL BY PUBLIC AUCTION, At the Ohertsey Hotel, on WEDNESDAY, zist APRIL At 2 p.m. The whole of that valuable FARM, being R.S. 2G021 and 26030 situate at Kyle, comprising /, The land is all in excellent condition for cropping next year. The property adjoins that of Messrs. Lambie, Gordon, and Buckley, and can be sold in one lot, or, if desired, can be sub-divided. ' ■ Terms most liberal, at Sale. For further particulars apply to the Auctioneers. 702 g J. E. BUCHANAN & CO. ACRES Of first-rate land.



Alfred Harrison. WEDNESDAY, MAY 5, AT TWO O’CLOCK. FABM AT SEAFIBLD, In the occupation of Mrs. Dannihy. ALFRED HARRISON, in conjunction with R. Davies and Co., have re ceived instructions from Messrs. R. M‘Kevrow and Co., as agents for the vendor, to sell, BY PUBLIC AUCTION, At his rooms, Ashburton, on WEDNES DAY, MAY 5, unless previously disposed of privately, That WELL-KNOWN FARM situa ted in the Seafield district, and now in the occupation of Mrs. Dannihy, consisting of 625 ACRES OF GOOD ARABLE LAND, Yiz.; 230 acres broken up, 75 acres fo; which are in turnips 230 acres wheat stubble 150 acres barley stubble, And the balance consists of a garden and avenue, planted with blue gum trees. The property is ring fenced, sub-divided into three paddocks, with live fences. There is also a good well, whard, and other improvements. Terms at sale, or on application to MESSRS. R. M'KERROW & CO., E-akaia ,* R. DAVIES & CO., Auctioneers, &c., Rakaia; or ALFRED HARRISON, CB9a Auctioneer, Ashburton. PRELIMINARY ADVERTISEMENT. SALE OF SUBURBAN SECTIONS. WEDNESDAY, sth MAY, 2 o’clock. A LFRED HARRISON has received Xi instructions to sell by public auction at his rooms, on the above date, 16 SUBURBAN SECTIONS. 16 The above are beautifully situated on the West Belt, close to the Hospital Grounds, and will be disposed of abso lutely, on most easy terras. Full particulars will be given in next issue of this journal. ALFRED HARRISON, 449 g Auctioneer. Public Notices. Y. R. OFFICE OF THE REGISTRAR OF ELECTORS. Ashburton, March 19th, 1880. "IP OEMS of application to he placed on the Electoral Roll of the Coleridge Dis trict can be obtained at this Office. C. PERCY COX, 627 ct Registrar of Electors, WANTED KNOWN —That the cheap est and neatest CARDS may be had at Bib “GUARDIAN OFFICE.”



H, Matson & Co. THE GREAT Fairfield Estate. CLOSE TO THE TOWN OF ASHBURTON. THE GRANARY AND STOCK DEPOT OF CANTERBURY. TOWN SECTIONS, DAIRY FARMS, AND FARMS. SPLENDID POSITION, MARKETS CLOSE AT HAND. CERTAIN INCREASING VALUE. THURSDAY, APRIL 22, TWO O’CLOCK. Messrs, h. matson & co. have received instructions from the Free holders (in conjunction with MESSRS. ACLAND, CAMPBELL & CO.), TO SELL BY PUBLIC AUCTION, AT THE T-0 W N HALL, ASHBURTON, ON THURSDAY, 22ND APRIL, xBBo. At 2 o’clock p.ra., ALL THAT PORTION OF THE FAIRFIELD ESTATE, Situated in the immediate neighborhood of the Town of Ashburton, COMPRISING 2000 ACRES 2000 Subdivided into— -Ist—CONVENIENT ASHBURTON SU BURBAN SECTIONFORBUILD ING PURPOSES, VILLA RESI DENCES, &c., &C. 2nd — PROFITABLE DAIRY FARMS FROM FIVE TO TEN ACRES. 3rd—BEAUTIFUL FARMS OF FROM FORTY ACRES UPWARDS, Thus bringing this highly favoured dis trict within the reach of all classes of purchaser’s. The enormous yield of grain from lands in this immediate neighborhood, and its favourable gives this property an unusual high-class value. The Ashburton is rapidly becoming the great cen ’ al depot for grain and stock, and a large active population is settled there. Buildings, warehouses, ; and gra naries and erected, and extending in all directions. Any special water supply adapted for the Town of Ashburton could easily bo applied to this estate, and an abundant supply can readily be obtained from sink ing wells at a very small depth. This property is situated in close con tiguity to the Town of Ashburton, and very near to the Great Southern Railway. The soil is rich alluvial. It has, there fore, the immense advantages of certain increasing value, markets for its produce close at hand, with railway facilities for taking advantage of every market, homo or foreign. It is 'expected that the return of the Lincolnshire Delegates to England will have the effect of sending large numbers of settlers with means to this province and district.



A large Government reserve has been made adjoining this property, for Govern ment railway workshops, which will neces sitate, when established, a large working population being settled there. Arrangements will be made for the con veyance of. intending purchasers by rail way at greatly reduced rates, upon the day of sale. The terms are made easy to suit all classes. TITLE : CROWN GRANT. THURSDAY, APRIL 22. 2 o’clock. Luncheon at 1 o’clock. For further particular's, plans, &c., apply to 0. PERCY COX, Agent for Auctioneers, Ashburton, and MESSRS. MILES, HASSAL&CO.; And MESSRS. ACLAND & CAMPBELL, 6440 Christchurch. ASHBURTON DISTRICT. Messrs, h. matson & Co. have received instructions to SELL BY PUBLIC AUCTION. . AT THE TOWN HALL, ASHBURTON, Immediately after the sale of the Fairfield Estate, on THURSDAY, APRIL 22nd. At 2 o’clock, THE UNDERMENTIONED PROPERTIES, Yiz.: QAA ACRES GOOD LAND, divided Ov/U i n t o 4 Paddocks, 2 miles from Ashburton, all watered. Has only had one crop taken off it. QQO ACRES GOOD LAND, now in OOai Turnips. At Dromore. QAA ACRES GOOD LAND, now in OliU turnips. Near Chertsey, 12S GOOD LAND, in turnips And adjoining, 174 GOOD LAND, in turnips. THURSDAY, APRIL 2 2ND. At 2 o’clock. Very easy Terms. - 6920 TT MATSON ft .Ho.



Business Notices. a J. P. PABKEB, AT C HM A K E R, AND JEWELLER, First house past Doctor Ross’s and next door to Catholic Church. All work done at Christchurch prices. Watch glasses, 6d. each. Watch hands, Is. Brooch Pins, 6d. Best gold wed ding rings, 15s. each. 744 g JOSEPH WARD, FAMILY BUTCHER, Wakanui Road, near Post Office, is A CASH PURCHASER of POULTRY and NATIVE GAME, which will he sold at Reasonable Prices, at his Shop, near Post Office. . 672 g TO THE FARMERS OP SEAFIELD AND SURROUNDING DISTRICT. THE UNDERSIGNED is prepared to CRUSH GRAIN at 2|d. per bushel. All orders left with Mr. G. Brown, Blacksmith, will receive prompt attention. Farmers having lots over 200 bushels can have it done at their homestead. HENRY BECKETT. 728 g Wakanui. McSHERRY DRILLS. A SHIPMENT of these celebrated Drills .is expected shortly to arrive. They will range in width from 6 feet 6 inches (12 Hoppers) to 10 feet (17 Hoppers). Orders taken by the undersigned, FREDK. PAYITT, Ashburton, For the SOLE AGENT, JOHN ANDERSON, ; 4Gci-24Cc Canterbury Foundry. PUBLIC NOTICE. BOOTS! BOOTS! T. CHAMBERS WHILE THANKING the public of Ashburton and surrounding dis tricts for past favors, begs to inf> rn them that he has received, and to arrive, at his place of business, East-street, a WELL-ASSORTED STOCK OF LADIES’, GENTLEMEN’S, AND CHIL DREN’S BOOTS AND SHOES Of all descriptions. T. C. also calls special attontu i to the. Measure Department, and imites the gentlemen of Ashburton to inspect the superior class of Sewn Boots and Shoes he is now making. Riding Boots, Shooting Boots, Walking Boots and Shoos, Cricketing Boots and Shoos, and Running Shoes. WORKMANSHIP UNSURPASSED. A PERFECT FIT GUARANTEED T. CHAMBERS, PROSPECT BUILDINGS, Next to Montgomery’s, East-streei. ACLAND, CAMPBELL, AND CO., Auctioneers, Land, Stock, and General Agents. WOOL AND GRAIN BROKERS, Christchurch, Ashburton, and South bridge. We beg to inform our constituents and the public that we have made arrange ments with Mr. W. R. Boyle to take charge of our Ashburton Branch, and to act as our Agent there. Mr. Boyle will make arrangements for Sales of Stock, Farms, &c., and is au horised to receive and pay all moneys on our behalf. The fortnightly Sales of Stock, &c,, at Ashburton and Tinwald, will be held as heretofore.



Account Sales rendered with care and promptitude. ACLAND CAMPBELL, & CO. W. R. BOYLE, 228c-652« Ashburton. PATRONISED BY ALL CLASSES. THE GREATEST DISCOVERY OF THE AGE. niiee’s , TRADE MARK. PURE EXTRACT of KEROSINE WILL NOT IGNITE IF LAMP IS UPSET. Burns in any Kerosine Lamp ; gives a 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-gallou tins. Wholesale and Retail Agents for the Ashburton District— O R R AND CO., Ashburton and Rakaia. 316c-7350 TO PRINTERS. MACHINE FOR SALE. EO R S A L E. One Second-hand Double Demy Tape Printing MACHINE, in thorough working order, with rollers, moulds, &c., complete. This machine has been replaced by a Double Royal Wharfedale, which necessitates removal of the Double Demy Machine formerly used for printing the “ Herald ” and “ Guardian,” for hand or steampower. Can be seen and all par ticulars obtained at our office. For a Country Office this Machine suits admirably, as it can easily bo turned by hand, for which we have fitted a fly wheel and handle. Prigs £7O



Business Notices. Guns! Guns! Guns! POWDER. SHOT. CAPS.



OEE AND CO. |JA7B now on hand, a very fine assortment of BEBECHLOADING DOUBLE AND SINGLE-BAREEL GUNS, And as these have been imported direct from the manufacturers, we are prepared to Sell at [the jnosl Reasonable Prices— From £2 10s to £25. ORR AND CO.



Public Notices. TO FARMERS. fjnHE undersigned are CASH BUYERS Of Wheat and other Grain, or will make LIBERAL ADVANCES On shipments to London on grower’s account. DEERINGr’S TWINE BINDER. NOTICE TO FARMERS. have this day APPOINTED MESSRS. FRIEDLANDER BROS. SOLE AGENTS for the DEERIN6 TWINE BINDER for the county of Ashburton. MASON STRUTHERS & CO. Christchurch 10th. February, 1880. The Deering Twine Binder



AWARDED GOLD MEDAL At Ashburton, six machines competing. THE DE BRING TWINE BINDER took the SPECIAL PRIZE at the Oatnaru trial etc. Jj-AVING been appointed Bole agents for the above machines, we are now prepared to TAKE ORDERS for the coming season. As only a LIMITED NUMBER can be supplied, all who wish to make certain of securing those favorite machines fo next season should order before the depar* ture of next San Francisco Mail. ft ' ' FRIEDLMDER B R ?. S AGENTS FOR THE COLONIAL FIRE AND MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY OP NEW ZEALAND! SOLE AGENTS FOE THE CELEBRATED ALTHOUSB SELF - REGULATING WINDMILLS.