SUPERFOUNDATION.

(San Francisco Bulletin.)

The stables of the Sutter st. rai.road on Bush-street between Larkin and Polk, are now the centre of attraction for persons who take an interest in lioise flesh, and for many who do not take much interest in mules, mustangs and horses. Last week a mustang mare, owned by the Sutter-street Railroad Company, gave birth to twins, one of which was a mule, pure and simple, and the other a perfect horse. The difference in the appearance of the colts is as marked as that between a full grown mule and an ordinary horse. The mule is slightly the larger animal, black in color, and has the true mule head, ears, body and tail. The nature of the animal, too, is shown in its pro pensity to kick up its heels on the slightest provocation. The other colt is also active, but manifests more of the qualities ot the horse. The color is light, ears and head small, body com pact and more graceful than that of its brother, and the tail is totally different. As the stablemen affirm positively that the small mustang mare in a neighbor ing stall is the mother of these two colts, it must be an illustration of what is called superfecundation, of which many instances are known, especially in the case of breeding animals. Physi ologists have recorded many cases of this kind. Austin Flint, junior, in the fifth volume of his work on physiology, reports a similar case to the one above described, which occurred near Noco mis, Montgomery County, Illinois. The same author repo r ts a case of superfe cundation in the case of a mulatto woman named Frances Hunt, who gave birth on the 4th February, 1867, in New Kent County, Virginia, to twins, one being black and the other white. Dunglison, in his treaty on physiology, mentions several similar cases to that of Frances Hunt, and says that this is not uncommon where negro slavery exists.

A Memorial Church. —A copy of the “ Journal Religieux” of Neufchatel, dated July 6th, 1878, has been sent to us con taining an account of the opening of a Protestant chapel in the evirons of Neuf chatel, which has been erected by Mrs. La Trobe, the widow of the first Governor of Victoria, in memory of her distinguished husband. The building in question is called the Hermitage Chapel, and is in tended for the use of a large and poor population of working watchmakers A bronze plate fixed in the choir bears the following inscription : —“To the glory of Almighty God, Father, Son, and Holy Ghest, aud to the wellbeloved memory of Charles Joseph La Trobe, and of his daughter Isabella Castelane Helena La Trobe, this chapel was erected in the year of grace 1878.” “ The Lord God giveth them light.”—Rev. xxii. 5. The paper adds that Mrs. La Trobe has placed the chapel in the charge of the Independent Church of Neufchatel. It also mentions that there is an infant and Sunday school attached to the chapel.—“ Argus.”

Caution to Mothers-in-law. —Now is the time that kind-hearted young men. stroll out, basket in hand, to gather mush rooms for their mothers-in-law. For the benefit of suffering maternity it is useful to rememder that a good emetic of mustard and hot water is about as likely to stave off the ill effects of too free an indulgence in fungi as anything we know of.—San Francisco News Letter.

THE ASHBURTON H fcRALD.

! Pki'DAv, April $5,



New Advertisements. ASHBURTON COUNTY. STEEP LF.CH ASE MEETING SATURDAY, MAY 24, 1879. Stewards : Messrs. E. S. Coster, John Carter, E. Hunt, Neil McLean, Dr. Ross, H. T. Smith, E. Saunders, S. Saunders, Thomas, E. Wright, jun., and W. C. Walker. Programme. 1. Maiden Steeplechase of 15 sovs. ; weight for age. Entrance, 1 sov. ; over about two miles of fair hunting country; for horses that have not started for an advertised race previous to this meeting. 2. Ashburton County Steeplechase Handicap of 25 sovs. Nomination 1 sov; acceptance, 1 sov. ;j about two miles. 3. Hunt Cup. —For Silver Cup, value 15 sovs. ; weight for age ; about two miles. Gentlemen riders, to be ap proved of by the Committee ; entrance 1 sov. ; sweep of 1 sov. each for starters, to go to second horse. ; 4. Hack Race of 5 sovs. ; about one mile; post entry, 10s. ; catch weights. By-Laws. 1. All races to be run under the New Zealand Grand National Steeplechase Rules. 2. No horse shall be qualified to run at this meeting, unless such horse was the bonk fide property of a resident in the Ashburton County on Ist April last. 3. Nominations for the handicap, en closing 1 sov., tu be sent to the Hon. Sec., Baldwin’s Hotel, by 9 p.m. on Saturday, May 10th. Weights will be published on May 14th. Acceptances, enclosing 1 sov., will be received on night of general entry, Monday, May 19th, at 9 p.m., at Baldwin’s Hotel. 4. Entries for Hunt Cup and Maiden Steeplechase, enclosing nominations, to be sent to Hon. Sec., May 19th, at 9 p.m. 5. All colors must be declared to Secre tary on May 19th, at 9 p.m., and a fine of 1 sov. will be enforced for running in colors other than those declared. N.B. —Scale of weights for age :---4 yrs. old, list. ; 5 yrs. old, list. 121 b. ; 6 yrs. and aged, 12st. 31bs. ALFRED HARRISON, 748 Hon. Sec.



Auction Sales* SATURDAY NEXT, 26th Inst. Messrs, a gland, Campbell, & GO., have received instructions from the Trustee in the Estate of James Daly, to Sell by PUBLIC AUCTION, ON SATURDAY NEXT, 26th inst. WITHOUT RESERVE, the following valuable Horses, Plough, and Waggon : I Bay Mare “ Belle, ” 6 years. 1 Chestnut Mare “ Flower,” 6 years. 1 Bay Mare “ Blossom,” 5 years. 1 Grey Pony “Jimmy,” 5 years. 1 Large Waggon. 1 S.F. Plough. Sale to commence at 1 o’clock. Terms Cash. ACLAND, CAMPBELL & CO., y-jc Auctioneers.



Educational. ASHBURTON BOYS’ PRIVATE SCHOOL. Conducted by MR. D. DAVIDSON ([Edinburgh Training College), Certificated Teacher of many years’ experience. MR D. DAVIDSON will open the above school (which is situated on the East Town Belt, near Rev. Paige’s) at 9 a.m. on MONDAx, 28th instant. An Evening Class will be commenced on Monday at 7 o’clock. Terms, 2s. 6d. per week. The course of instruction will compre hend the ordinary branches of an English Education ; also Latin, Algebra, Geometry and Book-keeping. 732 ASHBURTON BOROUGH SCHOOL. EVENING CLASSES in connection with the above school will be opened on Monday, 28th inst., at 7 o’clock, under the supervision of Mr. Stott, and con ducted by an efficient staff of certificated teachers. Fee, for ordinary subjects, 2s. 6d. per week. Extra subjects at lowest rates. 744 Public Notices. NOTICE OF REMOVAL. Wm n AVISON > . 1. JJ nouncing m an his RE MOVAL to more central premises in Tancred-street, takes this opportunity of thanking the public for the liberal support accorded to him in the past, and assures them that he will continue to supply First class and Fresh Vegetables and Fruit at the Lowest Possible Prices. W. T. DAVISON, GREENGROCER and FRUITERER, TANCRED-STREET, Next to J. R. Chapman, Ashburton. 745 BREAD! BREAD, BREAD! ON and after TUESDAY, April Ist, T. R. HODDER & COMPANY, Grocers and General Provision, Hardware and Soft Goods Merchants, sell FULL WEIGHT QUARTERN LOAF of BEST BREAD at PROMPT CASH, delivered any part of the town daily. 614 TO MEET A WANT Long Felt in Ashburton, S. COLLINS AND SON HAVE opened a shop in Compton’s Buildings, Moore-street, next to Neate’s, chemist, for the sale of NEW & SECOND-HAND FURNITURE Of every description. Curtain Poles and Rings, Venetian, Sprir.g and Roller Blinds made to order. Highest price given for Second-hand Furniture of all kinds. PAINTING IN ALL ITS BRANCHES earned on as usual in town or country. Paperhangings, Paints, Oil Colors, Var nishes, Window-glass, and every trade requisite on sale. Guttering, and Piping found and fixed. S. COLLINS AND SON, PRACTICAL PAINTERS, PLUMBERS, AND HOUSE DECORATORS' Moore-street, Ashburton. 588 CHEAP TIMBER. AT HAYES’ TIMBER YARDS. BALANCE of Timber unsold at the auction sale. Also, 200,000 feet to arrive, now lying at the Waimate Station, will be disposed of at reduced prices at HAYES’ TIMBER YARDS, East Street, Ashburton. 730 WANTED KNOWN, that Envelopes and Notepaper can be obtained, wholesale or retail, at unusually low rates at the “ Herald ” Office, East-street North. 648



Auction gales. SATURDAY, 26ft! APRIL-. HANDSOME PIANOFORTE. WITHOUT RESERVE. Messrs, bullock & co. have been instructed by the Executors of Messrs. T. S. Pratt & Co., to sell at their rooms. East Street, on Saturday, 2Gth April, VALUABLE TRICHORD PIANOFORTE in Handsome Italian Walnut Case. Full Compass. Sale at 1.30. BULLOCK & CO., 737 Auctioneers. Business Notices. HAYES’ TIMBER YARDS, EAST STREET,. ASHBURTON. A LPHEUS HAYES wishes to inform I\ his customers and the public gene rally that he has RE-OPENED the above yards with a fresh supply of first-class SAWN TIMBER, all sizes ; SAWN STAKES & PICKETS ; BLACK PINE & MIXED FIREWOOD. Also, that, having the Waimate Mills now in full operation, orders for Totara and Black Pine for bridge and other purposes can be supplied of any dimensions. 453 W. H. COLLINS, Manager. FINAL NOTICE. JgIDWARDS & LEE beg to request that all Accounts due to them be paid by the 30th April, otherwise legal proceedings will be taken, without further notice, for their recovery. 712 Educational. MUSIC TUITION, VOCAL AND INSTRUMENTAL. Terms, per Quarter or per Lesson, on appli cation to the Principal. SUPERIOR LADIES’ BOARDING AND DAY SCHOOL, Oxford Villa, Burnett St., Ashburton, Conducted by Miss Steane. Private Lessons in French, German, and Latin, twice weekly ; Music, and Drawing in Various Styles. Preparatory School for Boys. Inclusive Terms.



Fruiterers, &c. NOTICE OF REMOVAL. W. T. DAVISON, GREENGROCER AND FRUITERER, BEGS to inform Iris customers and the public that he has REMOVED to the Shop lately occupied by Mrs. Morey, next to J. R. Chapman’s, Tancred Street. Fresh vegetables, salads, herbs, etc. Orders Delivered Regularly. W. T. DAVISON, Wholesale and Retail Greengrocer and Fruiterer, Tancred Street, Ashburton. 315 LONDON PIE HOUSE (Opposite Baring Square), Havelock Street, Ashburton. RICHARD MADIGAN, PASTRYCOOK, CONFECTIONER, AND FRUITERER, BEGS to announce to the inhabitants of Ashburton and county that the London Pie House was OPENED on SATURDAY, 22nd February. COFFEE ROOMS. Tea, Coffee, or Cocoa, with Pie or Pastry, 6d. always ready from io a.m to II p.m. Pastry supplied ior Parties or Soirees on the Shortest Notice. TRADE SUPPLIED. 40 COME AT LAST. NEW FRUIT. FRESH FRUIT. From Geraldine. j. mooar & CO., HAVING purchased a Fine Orchard at Geraldine, are now in a position to supply Fresh Fruit and Vegetables every day. PLUMS, per lb., only ... sd. APRICOTS „ ... sd. GREENGAGES, per lb., only sd. HONEY PLUMS „ sd. APPLES, per lb., only 3d. and 4d. POTATOES. Milliner and Dressmaker. MILLINERY AND DRESSMAKING. MRS, WILLIAM ADAMS, assisted by a first-class Milliner and Dress maker, is prepared to make up Ladies’s and Children’s Dresses in the Newest Styles and lowest possible charges. Mrs Adams devotes special attention to Millinery. MOORE STREET, Opposite Mr. Boyle’s Office. 272



Auction Sales. “lyj-ES* RS jgULLOOK & 0 O. (C. J. Edmiston, P. A. Edmiston, and W. H. G undry). TIN WALD STORE. Messrs, bullock and go. beg to notify that, fox' the convenience of their customers and friends on the south side of the Ashburton River, they have OPENED a New STORE at Tinwald, and draw attention to their stock, com prising— STATION AND FARM STORES, GRASS SEEDS for AUTUMN SOWING, AGRICULTURAL MACHINERY, HARDWARE, FURNITURE, BUILDING MATERIALS, A.t their TINWALD STORE. Stock Sales conducted at the Tinwald Yards will be settled for at the Tinwald office if required. BULLOCK AND CO., Ashburton and Tinwald. BULLOCK AND CO.’S ABSTRACT OF SALES. APRIL 25, The whole of the Stock and Implements be longing to Mr. D. Cairncross, at his farm, Tinwald. APRIL 26, At our Store, Fancy Goods, Books, etc. APRIL 29, At the Ashburton Yards, Live Stock, etc. MAY 2, Clearing Sale of Stock and Implements at Mr. McKenzie’s farm, Seafield. MAY 6, At Tinwald Yards, Live Stock, etc. MAY S, At our Rooms, sale of valuable Sections in and around Ashburton. BULLOCK AND CO., Auctioneers. Booksellers, &c. NEW BUSINESS. J. Y. WARD, BOOKSELLER, COMMERCIAL AND FANCY STATIONER, HAS much pleasure in announcing to the inhabitants of the Borough of Ashbur ton and County, that he COMMENCED BUSINESS ON SATURDAY MARCH x, 1879, in Messrs. Saunders Bros.’ Buildings, EAST STREET, NORTH, With A LARGE ASSORTMENT OF Professional Stationery, Commmercial Stationery, Household Stationery, Fancy Stationery, &c., &C., &c. LITERATURE— (In Assorted Bindings) COMPRISING ALL THE MOST POPULAR AUTHORS Also,— PRESENTATION BOOKS. SCHOOL REQUISITES IN STOCK. Colonial, English, and Foreign Papers and Magazines supplied to order. WORK-BOXES, WRITING-DESKS, and OTHER FANCY GOODS, AT REASONABLE PRICES. Hamilton’s Library Books on Deferred Payment. the address— J. Y. WARD, East Street North (Saunders Bros.’ New Buildings), ASHBURTON. 440 Business Notices.



fJIHE UNDERSIGNED have for SALE and to ■» rrive : Calcutta Counsacks, 4 bushels; expressly manufactured for shipping Wheat. Woolpacks— Seaming Twine best quality. Fencing Wire, No. 6 to 10. 20 Tons Galvanised Iron, 6 to 9 feet. 400 Casks Cement. 300 Dozen Ploughshares. Etc., Etc., Etc. FRIEDLANDER BROTHERS.



Drapery. QRR AND CO.’S



THE BEST THING GOING FOR ASHBURTON. THERE IS NO DOUBT ABOUT IT THE GREAT SACRIFICING SALE OF HOSIEET", OLOTZE3ZITT Gh, BOOTS AND SHOES, Now going on for a Short Time, to make room for Very Heavy Shipments, at ORR AND CO.’S, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. jgFThe Greatest Bargains ever, offered. &C- 3



ORR AND CO., IMPORTERS.



Auction Sales. SATURDAY, April 26th, At 12 o’clock. A LFRED HARRISON lias received XX instructions from the Trustee in the bankruptcy estate of Reuben Kite to sell by public auction at his Yards, on the above date, 1 Mare. 1 Horse. 1 Dray. 1 Plough. Saddle, half tank, swingle-trees. 1 Set leading harness. 1 Set plough chains, etc. Twelve o’clock. ALFRED HARRISON, 743 Auctioneer. SATURDAY, April 26th, At 12 o’clock. DOUBLE-FURROW PLOUGHS. MR. ALFRED HARRISON has been favored with instructions to sell by public auction, at his yards, on the above date, O REID & GREY’S DOUBLE-FUE £ ■ ROW PLOUGHS. WITHOUT RESERVE. 710 UNDER DISTRAINT FOR RENT. MONDAY, April 2Stii, At 1 p.m. sharp. MR. ALFRED HARRISON has re ceived instructions to sell at Mr. M‘Cutcheon’s homestead, Wakanui, on the above date, the following Stock and Plant : 1 Reaper and binder. 1 Dray and frame. 1 Double-furrow plough, Reid & Grey 1 Single-furrow do. 1 Cambridge roller. 1 Double-seated buggy. 7 Horses, draught and light. 1 Cow, full profit. 14 Store cattle. 12 Pigs. Harness. Farming and contracting imple ments, etc., etc., etc. Sale at 1 o’clock sharp. MONDAY, April 28th. ALFRED HARRISON, 740 Auctioneer. WEDNESDAY, April 3 oth, At 2.30 o’clock. A LFRED HARRISON has received in- Xx structions from Mr. J. G. Anstee (in consequence of his having purchased the Springfield Coal Agency) to SELL BY PUBLIC AUCTION ON THE PREMISES, THE GOODWILL OF ANSTEE’S PRIVATE HOTEL. This Hotel, being centrally situated in Tancred-street, close to the, Union Bank, having every convenience for boarders and travellers, must, under proper supervision, command a good business, and the Auctioneer would draw the attention of speculators .to this rare opportunity for a safe investment.



Also, ON WEDNESDAY, MAY 7TH. . At 11 o’clock, Will be sold by public auction the 'whole of the Furniture, Effects, etc., comprising— Horsehair suites. 6 Dozen Chairs. 5 Large tables, from 3 x 4-6 to 3 x 9 ft. 1 Cheffionier. ■ /t 5 Dressing-tables. 25 Washstands. I Large Mangle. I Knife Machine. 25 Iron bedsteads, single and double mattrasses, pillows, a quantity of blankets, sheets, a quantity of crockery, kitchen utensils, carpets (Brussels, Tapestry, Kidder, Felt), matting, oilcloths, Colonial sofas, toilet glasses, pictures, clocks, lamps, fenders and fireirons, house linen, t timber, etc., etc. LUNCH PROVIDED. ALFRED HARRISON, 751 Auctioneer. Business Notices. SPECIAL NOTICE. WE ARE! NOW LANDING— Exp.s. “ Tongariro,” BxiJ{ Totara for Wells Ex “Cbifton,” from Invercargill, 240,000 Leet first-class Boards and Scan itling Ex <c Drover,” from Bluff, 120,000 ditto ditto Ex “- Wave of Life,” from Thames, 50,000 feet Flooring, Lining, &c. I »x “Flora.” from Kaipara, A sp Jendid assortment of 95,000 1 ;eet Kauri Timber MONI .’GOMERY & CO. (Limited) CHRISTCHURCH, An d EAST STREET, ASHBURTON.



Wants, &c. ASHBURTON DISTRICT SCHOOL. WANTED a PUPIL TEACHER of the first or second year; male preferred. Apply to J. WARD, 729 Secretary. SEWING Machines and other Requi . sites. H. M. JONES, Stationer, Etc., Baring Square. 473 r. To Let. TO LET, A FOUR-ROOMED COTTAGE. Ap ,A ply to 724 CHARLES BRADDELL. TO LET, A COMFORTABLE FOUR-ROOMED COTTAGE, with Yerandah, within two minutes walk of the Railway Station. Appiy 711 HERALD OFFICE. TO LET, TWO Good SHOPS, with Dwelling Houses of four rooms attached. Centrally situated. Apply to CHAS. BRADDELL, * 515 Montgomery’s Buildings. Public Notices. NOTICE OF REMOVAL. HM. JONES begs to inform his , friends and the public generally, that after the 24th inst. he will be found at his NEW PREMISES, BARING SQUARE, (Next Post Office). Stationery, Books, Toys, Fancy Goods, Music, &c. 397 REMOVAL NOTICE. MRS. MANHIRE, Dressmaker, begs to inform her numerous friends and the public generally that she has removed to premises behind Mr. Boyle’s Office, Moore Street. NIGHT SCHOOL on Monday Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday Evenings. 634 NOTICE. A LL ACCOUNTS due to the Estate of r\ Thomas Hicks, Ashburton, must be Paid at Once to the undersigned, at Messrs Pass and Co’s, or at the Road Board Office, Ashburton. Accounts re maining unpaid will be 3ued for withoui further notice. J. H. PASS, ) Trustees 454 • C. B. BRANSON, f rrUßteeß ‘ PUBLIC NOTICE. fJAHE Wakanui Road is Stopped for Traffic (opposite Moffatt’s Mill) until fur ther notice. >lO BOARD and RESIDENCE for two Single Gentlemen, in private family. Apply— Herald Office. . 681 Business Notice. EA. GARNETT begs to inform the t Inhabitants of Ashburton and'dis trict that, in consequence of Depression in Trade, ALL GOODS will be offered at GREATLY REDUCED PRICES, consisting of Tobacconist, Perfumery, and Fancy Goods. HAIR-CUTTING IN THE LATEST STYLES. E. A. GARNETT, v MONTGOMERY’S BUILDINGS, Ashburton. 739 C. PERCY COX, AND AND ESTATE AGENT AND - VALUATOR, ASHBURTON. TO LET OR SELL -680 Acres first-class land (limestone) with good house, large stables, Avoolshed, sheep-yards, granaries, etc., etc., com plete ; very convenient. 320 Acres reserve, first-class land, part sub-let, sufficient to cover the whole of Government rent, etc., leaving upwards of 200 acres rent free for 2 years. Low price wanted for goodwill of lease, or would be let to a suitable tenant. j 2,500 Acres ring-fenced, to be let in one I block for grazing, or in blocks to suit purchasers for cropping, with or with out purchasing clause. Town and Suburban Sections to sell or let in Ashburton and Hindhope. MONEY TO LEND ON APPROVED FREEHOLD SECURITY. Agent for Union Insurance ‘COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND. • ' 717