A MAORI HAKA.

A recent visitor to New Zealand gives the following description of a native dance ■witnessed at Rotorua: And we saw the Maori dance called aliaka, and also had to pay for it. The old chief was there, dig-- nified as ever, and not overburdened with clothes. The entertainment took place in the large Maori meeting-house, whose carved front stared with the accustomed goggle eyes, was surmounted with the customary effigy, and furnished with the customary bell near the entrance. Candles with their own grease upon sticks in the ground, lighted the spacious gloomy interior; to which there was the door entrance only. There were about forty performers, laughing and shouting at the top of their voices, and making a veritable Babel. By-and-by a hump backed official, something between a medicine man and a secretary, bawled out the names, to which the owner responded, and the scribe ticked them off in a note book with great effusion. The front row consisted of about twenty women, young and old, good-looking and ugly ; in the back rows were men and boys. The women were nicely dressed and in all their finery ; the central couple, plump young parties with white muslin bodices, and short scarlet petticoats, were the principal performers, and they had taken gieat pains to decorate their wavy, blue-back hair with flowers. Save the legs, which were quite bare below the knees, these women were less exposed than European ladies in evening attire. The men had blankets twisted round their loins.

The haka may be roughly described as a concert in character. It is an old Maori custom, an amusement to which the young people used to come decked out with feathers and flowers and war paint. Love or war is the general burden of this song in character, and probably our guide was wise when he recommended us not to inquire too literally into the meaning of what we heard. It was a singular performance. An excited conductor, with a grand flourish of his hands, rushed up and down in front of the line, either invoking something or some body, or animating the performers. Soon lie clapped his hands and beat his naked breast. This was tatamount to the tap of the baton on the music-stand. The per formers, who had been squatting in disorder on the floor, now sprang to their feet and formed in capital line eyes to the left. The conductor, as I will term him, continued his promenade in front of the line, walking and talking quickly. He was reciting a poem, and at the end of each line the per formers, at first.softly, chanted a response, simultaneously beating time on the ground with, the right foot, which was gracefully advanced, and by a clapping of the hands. As the fugleman worked him self almost frantic, the performers got excited too ; the movement with hand and foot quickened and strengthened ; at intervals the performers shouted a deep drawn and prolonged “ Ha-hah-ah,” accompanied by a quivering out and up ward move of the hands. The strict time of the chant was never lost, and.when the movement was at its height the excitement was catching. The movement and sound swept you along with them. They suggested inspiration, respir ation, and perspiration. The bodies of the performers swayed and twisted, and represented a variety of movements, some of them assuredly deserving of all the hard things said of them. The two leading "• women were admirable actresses, throwing themselves heart and soul into whatever was going, becoming positively elastic .when the topic was love, and hideously • furious in war. But they looked wonder fully handsome at a distance; their big . eyes were black as night; their teeth would be a fortune to a dentist. Still we were .. very glad when the haka was over, though the performers were quite ready to con tinue for another two hours. The Queensland gentleman to whom I referred in the previous chapter as having some unpleasant experience of the Wairoa boat man, had also seen a haka; it was in some remote village on the banks of Rotorua, and on that occasion, he tells me, the per - formers got so excited that, irrespective of sex, they gradually cast aside their cloth ing so long as bodily movement increased, until the whole company had not between them garmenture equal in dimensions to a moral pocket-handkerohief.

THE ASHBURTON .HERALD.

jMONDA V, M A UCi I 3F , I 8/9,



New Advertisements. TENDERS are invited for the purchase of Shed, Cement, Timber, *&c., now lying at St. Stephen’s Church, Ashburton. Tenders to be sent in to the office of the undersigned, not later than Thursday, April 3rd. The highest or any tender not necessarily accepted. C. J. MOUNTFORD, At Messrs. Fooks & Son’s Office, 612 Wakanui Road. THE EDUCATION BOARD OF THE DISTRICT OF NORTH CANTERBURY SCHOOL DISTRICT OF CAMBRIDGE.' THE Education Board of the District of North Canterbury hereby publicly notifies, in accordance with the provisions of section 61 of “ The Education Act, 1877,” that the following are the bound aries of the School District of Cam bridge Bounded towards the north-west by the Great Southern railway ; towards the east by the School Districts of Chertsey and Seafield, also by the road from the south-east , corner of section 26434 to the northernmost corner of section 26624 ; and towards the south west by the School Districts of Wakanui and Ashburton, J. V. COLBORNE-VEF.L, Christchurch, Secretary. March 27th, 1879. 613 CLAIMS TO VOTE FOR THE ELEC TORAL DISTRICTS OF THE CITY OF CHRISTCHURCH, AVON, HEATH COIE, SELWYN, AND COLERIDGE, MUST be addressed to the Registra tion Officer, and will bo received at his offices, Armagh-street, West Christ church ; and also at the R.M. S s Courts at Christchurch, Leeston, and Ashburton, up to 4 p.m. on the 31st March, 1879. Claims must be in the form prescribed in “ The Registration of Electors’ Act, 1866,” Schedule 1, and must be attested by a J.P., or elector of the district. GEO. LESLIE LEE, Registration Officer. Armagh Street W., Christchurch, February 6th , 1879. 362



Tenders. TO LET BY TENDER. A* 53? IMPROVED FARM of 600 Acres. For particulars apply to SAUNDERS BROS. ASHBURTON ROAD BOARD. mENDERS are invited for the following I works : 146. Cutting by Corbett’s. 147. Formation Ford's Road, 265 chains. 148. Formation Clark’s Road, 57 chn. 149. Formation River Road, 165 chn. 150. Shingling Crowe’s Road, 60 chn. 151. Shingling Wakanui School Road, 72 chains. 152. Shingling Milton Road, 95 chn. Tenders addressed to the Chairman, and endorsed with the number of the work tendered for will be received till 10 a.m. on MONDAY, April 7th. All tenders to be accompanied with £5 if the value of the contract is under £2OO ; if over that amount, 5 per cent, on the value of the work tendered for. —By order, JAMES WILKIE, 580 Surveyor to the Board. MOUNT SOMERS ROAD BOARD. TENDERS will be received up till 10 o’clock, a.m. on the 4th of April, 1879, for No. 15 Contract, construction of Gorge road; also forming and shingling road, about half a mile, near Stoul river. Tenders will have to be accompanied with a marked cheque, or cash to the amount of 5 per cent, on amount of tender. Any necessary information will be given by applying to the Overseer from Ist to 3rd April. Tenders to be addressed to the Chair man of the Board. By order, JAMES FRASER, 568 Clerk.



WANTED. CHERTSEY SCHOOL. TENDERS are invited for the making of a CONCRETE TANK, 10 feet square, together -with Pump and Piping. Also FENCE for dividing School Grounds, partly Palings, rest Post, Rail, and four Wires ; and Screens for Closets, etc. Plans and specifications can be seen at A. R. Markham and Co.’s store, Chertsey. Tenders to be sent in to W. A. BROWN, 604 Chairman. Public Notices. SEWING Machines and other Requi sites. H. M. JONES, Stationer, Etc. , Baring Square. 473 e LOST.— A Dark Brown FILLY, with Black Points, slightly collar marked. Finder rewarded on leaving same with Hoopek, Aitken, and Co. Anyone detaining the above after the 21st instant will be prosecuted. 548 ASHBURTON FIRE BRIGADE. WANTED —A person to act as Engine-Cleaner and Care-Taker. Applications, stating salary required, will be received by the Secretary, where schedule of duties may be seen, up to Wednesday, April 2nd. J. M. CAMBRIDGE, 599 Hon. Sec. SLAUGHTERHOUSE LICENSES. I HEREBY give notice that I intend to apply for Slaughterhouse Licenses at the Council’s sitting in May, for Sections 17,616 and 7,863, for large and small „ attle. BENJAMIN EDE. Ashburton, March 13th, 1879. 525 ASHBURTON FIRE POLICE. HIS WORSHIP THE MAYOR will attend on TUESDAY NEXT at the Town Clerk’s Office at 7 o’clock p.m. sharp, for the purpose of Swearing-in members of the Fire Police. Those anxious to join are requested to attend. W. H. ZOUCH, 603 Secretary pro. tem. ASHBURTON COUNTY COUNCIL. I HEREBY give notice that the Valua tion List for the Mount Hutt Riding is on view from 29th March to the 3rd May, at the Council’s office, Ashburton. A. Le G. CAMPBELL, Judge of the Assessment Court for the County of Ashburton. Ashburton, March 28th, 1879. 609 PUBLIC NOTICE. fjpHE Wakanui Road is Stopped for Traffic (opposite Moffatt’s Mill) until fur ther notice. 610 THE EDUCATION BOARD OF THE DISTRICT OF NORTH CANTERBURY. NORMAL SCHOOL, CHRISTCHURCH. TRAINING DEPARTMENT. r T'HE next term will commence on MON DAY, March 31st, immediately after the certificate examination. Students are required to take at least a year’s course of training, and to pass an examination up to the sixth standard before being admitted. For private students a fee of ,£2O per annum is charged, to be paid in advance. Applications for admission should be made without delay to C. C. Howard, Esq., Principal. J. V. COLBORNE VEEL, Christchurch, Secretary. March 13th, 1879. 526



Entertainments. TOWN HALL, ASHBURTON. NEXT TUESDAY & WEDNESDAY, April ist and 2nd. TWO GRAND AMATEUR CONCERTS A:. ENTERTAINMENTS. Under the auspices of Court Star of Ashburton, Friendly Society of Foresters. Mrs. Hoskins (Miss Florence Colville) will assist on both occasions. SEE POSTERS. W. H. ZOUCH, 600 Hon. Secretary. Meetings. ASHBURTON PERMANENT BUILDING AND INVESTMENT SOCIETY. THE Annual General Meeting of the Investors in the above Society will be held on Monday next, the 31st day of March, at 5 p.m. in the Secretary’s office, Burnett street. Business : 1. To receive the Directors’ report for 1878. 2. To elect Directors. 3. Any other general business. By order, J. WARD, 597 Secretary. JL INAUGURATION OF A NEW LODGE at RAKAIA Of Free and Accepted Masons under THE ENGLISH CONSTITUTION. The Inauguration and Installation Cere mony of the South Rakaia Lodge will be conducted by Brother H. Thomson, D.D.G.M., and Grand Lodge officers, in the Town Hall, Rakaia, on WEDNESDAY, April 2nd, Commencing at 7‘30 p.m. Visiting Brethren cordially invited. A Banquet will be held in the Hall after the Installation. 607



To Let. TO LET, TO LET, a Two-roomed COTTAGE, Scullery, etc., East Town Belt. Apply Mr. Coutts, at Mr. Sealey’s Nur sery. 598 TO L E T, . TWO Good SHOPS, with Dwelling Houses of four rooms attached. Centrally situated. Applv to CHAS. BRADDELL, 515 Montgomery’s Buildings. Fruiterers, &c. LONDON PIE HOUSE (Opposite Baring Squire), 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 ton p.m. Pastry supplied tor Parties or Soirees on the Shortest Notice; TRADE SUPPLIED. 40 COME AT LAST. NEW FRUIT. FRESH FRUIT. From Geraldine. J. MOOAR & CO., HAYING purchased a Fine Orchard at Geraldine, are now in a position to supply Fresh Fruit and Vegetables every day. PLUMS, per lb., only ... 3d. APRICOTS „ ... s<l. GREENGAGES, per lb., only sd. HONEY PLUMS „ sd. APPLES, per lb., only 3d. and qd. POTATOES. jm- DEFY COMPETITION "8^ W. T. DAVISON, GREENGROCER AND FRUITERER, IS PREPARED to supply fruit and vegetables of every description, fresh from the gardens, Wholesale and Retail, at Christchurch Prices. NOW ON SALE BLUE DIAMOND PLUMS, per lb., sd. ORLEAN „ „ 6d. PURPLEGAGE,, „ 4 d. For quantities per lb. The cheapest house for fruit for jam-making. COOKING APPLES per lb., 3d. and id. GOOD EATING Do. „ 6d. ONIONS. NEW POTATOES, At reduced prices for Quantity. Fresh vegetables, salads, herbs, etc. Orders Delivered Regularly. W. T. DAVISON, Wholesale and Retail Greengrocer and Fruiterer, Moore Street, Ashburton. 315



Auction Sales. M ESSRS. ■jgULLOOK & , 00. (0. J. Edmiston, P. A. Edmiston, and W. H. Gun dry). TIN WALD STORE. Messrs, bullock and go. beg to notify that, for the convenience of their customers and friends on the south side of the Ashburton River, they have OPENED W,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, At their .< . ... T I N W A L D 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 A P R I L 3. Unimproved Farms and Tussock Land. BULLOCK AND CO., 416 Auctioneers.



Booksellers, &c. NEW BUSINESS. j. y:';w~.a rd, 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 I, 1879, in .‘j Messrs. Saunders Bros.’ Buildings, EAST STREET, NORTH, With A LARGE ASSORTMENT OF Professional Stationery, Commmercial Stationery, i Household Stationery, Fancy Stationery, &c., &c., ; &c. literature—' (In Assorted Bindings) C !! COMPRISING ALL THE MOST j POPULAR AUTHORS Also, — PRESENTATION BOOKS, j SCHOOL REQUISITES TN 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. . ■■ r. p- the address— J., ,iY.. . w A R D » East Street North (Saunders Bros.’ New Buildings), ASHBURTON. ‘" .y' ' ' : ! 440 Business Notice. rjIHE UNDERSIGNED have for SALE and to • rrivo Calcutta CoßNSACKs,4bushels; expressly manufactured for shipping Wheat. Woolsacks —Seaming Twine best quality. Fencing Wire, No. 6 to 10. 20 Tons Galvanised Ison, 6 to 9 feet. 400 Casks Cement. 800 Dozen Ploughshares. Etc., Etc., Etc. ~ FRIEDLANDER BROTHERS.



Auction Sales. GREAT CLEARING SALE CHERT S E Y . Messrs, w. j. g.jbluett& co. have received instructions from Mr. William Ford, who is leaving for the North Island, to sell by public auction, on. his farm at Chertsey, ON TUESDAY, APRIL i NEXT, the whole of his live and dead stock, Consisting of— -9 Useful draught horses i Hack, quiet in saddle • 3 Drays Hornsby’s reaper and mower Double and single furrow ploughs Harrows • : j. American waggon Quantity of new and second-hand ,hai ness • - McCormick’s reaper and binder . Half-ton 9ft. Gospel Oak iron • : ' Grass seed Flour, etc.,, cto ■ 2 Tarpaulins, 15 x 12 A portable whare One and a half acres of potatoes • ' ■ Household furniture > , A large quantity of sundries Also,- at the same time and place—- The goodwill of the farm of 300' acres, held on purchasing clause at £3 per acre, on very liberal terms, i The land, which is situated on the main road (four miles from the Chertsey railway station), is of excellent quality. It-has no chains frontage, and is divided into five paddocks, with good sod and wire fences, ; all of which are in good order 100 Acres are broken up ready for dropping 178 X » E stubble -r I Yz ~ potatoes -'.': -: ; J ; 20 • „ English,grass. A large quantity of blue gums have been planted, and are looking well and healthy. There is a 12-stalled stable and good 2-roomed cottage on the property. The above are for absolute sale, and will be sold without any reserve. A CONVEYANCE will meet the morning trains to convey . persons to the sale. Luncheon provided. 533



FOR SALE. jyj"ESSRS. ACL AND, CAMPBELL & - CO., in conjunction with R. Wil kin and Co. , have received; instructions from Mr. T. B. • Craig, as Trustee: in the Estate of Cyrus Homersham, to, sell by Public Auction, on FRIDA Y , 4th APRI L, 2 1 ■' AORE S* - 2 Of Land at Tinwakl and comfortable six-roomed House (most substantially' • ; f built), with garden. g' GO OD HORSES g About 400 Skins,: , ; 21 bags Wool, 1 t * , * ,' ji ' : 1 Avery Weighing Machine, '?•’ : so Wool cioths, . 4 Wool Baskets, : : - i , " 1 Cart and-Harness,' .ir -. r ; j , Saiddle arid Bridle, . Handbarrow, Troughs, Etc., Etc,'. ', Also, : ’ ■ Furniture and Household Effects.



For iany one -wishing to go .in for the •wool-scouring business, this offers a first class opportunity,’.*.' ■;"* For further particulars, apply at our offices, Ashburton and-Christchurch.,, ACLAND, CAMPBELL & C 0. ,; ‘ * 566 Auctioneers. SATURDAY, APRIL sth. sell sth UNDER BILE OF SALE. ESSRS: ACLAND, CAMPBELL & CO. hare received instructions to by public auction on Saturday next, April, without reserve. FIRST-CLASS HORSES Horse “Farmer.’ . “ Captain. ~ “Prince.” Ma.re “Jess.” 4 ALSO , ... ' ' " ’ " ; I D.F. Plough i S.F.j „ 3 Sets of Harness X New Dray , i Set Harrows ‘' Sale to commence at 1 o’clock. Terms Cash. 611 ACLANP, CAMPBELL, '& CO., Auctioneers.



' Partnership Notices; f t ;,(r \ DISSOLUTION OF PARTNERSHIP. THE Partnership lately existing be tween iis as Engineers, Millwrights, &c., has this day been DISSOLVED by mutual consent.' All claims on the above business must be sent in by the '-sth of April. All accounts owing must be; paid by the same date. . Signed < H. J. EDWARDS, \ HENRV LEE, Ashburton, March. 22, T 879. 572 .NOTICE.,^ THE PARTNERSHIP lately • existing between us, as Barristers and Solicitors, in Ashburton’,' has this day been dissolved by mutual consent. . , J. K HYDE HARRIS. 1 C. W. IRELAND. .[Ashburton, February 19th, 1879. 408 Business Notices. - • : ' . NOTICE. ALL ACCOUNTS due to the Estate of Thomas Hicks, Ashburton, must te Paid at Once tq the undersigned, at Messrs Pass, and Co’s, or at the Road Board Office, Ashburton. Accounts re maining unpaid willbe sued for without further notice. J. H. PASS, ) . 454 0. B. BRANSON, J RUBBER'. STAMPS. ? 'j'TIESE Useful STAMPS, with Ink and Pads, are now being Manufactured at the HERALD' OFFICE, East Street North and can be supplied any shape or size cm 7s. 6d;



Auction Sales. PRELIMINARY. . STATIONERY, BOOKS, FANCY GOODS, SCHOOL REQUI SITES, &cv M R. ALFRED HARRISON has been favored vv?Eli instructions to sell at an early date, about 104 Vola Superior New Books— ;; Prayer Books, Hymnals, Bibles, ;.'o :;School Books, Ac. :,-; y Note Paper, Envelopes, Ac. Quantity Fancy Goods. ALFRED HARRISON, 591 Auctioneer, etc. .WEDNESDAY, April 2nd. gg SUBURBAN SECTIONS ALFORD FOREST ROAD, VERY EASY TERMS. R. ALFRED HARRISON has re ceived instructions from Mr. J. Baker to sell by public auction, at. his Rooms, on the above date, SUBURBAN SECTIONS 25 Yery beautifully situated on the Alford Forest Road, only 14 chains from tire North-west Town Belt. The value of these allotments must be admitted, as they are high, healthy, and but a few minutes’ walk from the centre of the city. The terms are very easy, viz., 20 per cent, cash, the balance in 3,6, 9, and 12, months, with interest added at 8 per cent.’ per annum. ; WEDNESDAY, April 2, at 12 o’clock sharp. ' - u r ; ALFRED HARRISON, 579 •„ ~i .. .Auctioneer, &c. A.L FRED U ARRISON, : ; v AUCTIONEER, . ASH BUR TO N, IS open to conduct Sales by Auction, at his Rooms, or elsewhere ; also Sales by Private Treaty of any description upon the lowest possible terms. SEND IN YOUR PRODUCE, such as py, . ; "iV : 'PIGS, FOWLS, CHEESE, EGGS, - &c., &c., &c., Also, FURNITURE, v- EFFECTS, and GENERAL MERCHANDISE, ‘ s • • ; for ■i J f i; —.: Y SATURDAY’S WEEKLY SALE, At 12 o’clock. : s-' :■) H .i/• u t v-.t < v y : The following are upon my books, besides'-ihahy others ; , ■ t -, Farms from 200 to 1000 acres, on easy ,>*( terms;; ~ ; .. ... . City and Suburban Sections. ’ Sections at Tinwald. Two-roomed Cottages and’ handsome-resi dences, on easy terms. * " SHARES FOR SALE— The | Ashburton Gas Company. The Ashburton Templar Hall Company Properties entered for sale' free of • ...... charge. • : SALE YARDS' attended every i TUESDAY. New Sacks—Very Cheap. , y • Old Sacks, any quantity. Fencing Wire, all sizes. ' f J©rDON”T FORGET Li V’ ! v[ SA T U RD A Y ’S‘ SAL E, at 12 o’clock. AGENT FOR THE i Manchester Fire ASSURANCE . COMPANY. j. Capital, £i, 000,000. —Lowest Rates. • •To'uU ■ Established 1824.,- . • , r . .r..-.,, ... ALFRED HARRISON, ' stock, • estate, AND COMMISSION AGENT, ' n BARING SQUARE, ASHBURTON. • !i • *' '' ' 282



Business Notices. ~'T O MEET A WA N T 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. A:,- Curtain Poles and Rings, Venetian, Spring and Roller Blinds made to order. Highest price given . ; r.: for Second-hand Furniture of all kinds. PAINTING; IN ALL ITS BRANCHES carried 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. SSS



■■ Wants, &c. WANTED, immediately, amt ber of APPRENTICES to the Dress making. Apply at once to MISS THOMAS, Hooper, Aitken, axd Co. , 528 Victoria House. \\f ANTED KNOWN —Three Cases f • Bronze Waiters, superior article, Bd. and Is. each. T. R. HODDER AND COMPANY. WANTED KNOWN Magnificent assortment of Crockery of every description. T. R. HODDER AND COMPANY. ANTED KNOWN—We are Sole Agents for Home Treasure and Wilson’s Sewing Machines—Simplest and strongest machines made. T. R. HODDER AND COMPANY. \\T ANTED Known—Grey Calicos, 2id. ' ' per yard ; White do., 4s. Od. dok; Horrocks’ Longcloth, 4s. 9d. aoz. T. R. HODDER AND CO. WANTED Known—Ladies’Silk Scarfs, 6b d., 10-kl., Is d.; Fancy Prints, 3|d. " T. R. HODDER AND CO. YAJ ANTED Known—Ladies’ Mantles * * and Jackets from 4s. 6d. ; Real Welsh Home-spuns, all -wool, Is. Id. and Is. Cd. T. R. HODDER AND CO. tITANTED Known—Tailoring on the * * premises by a first-class cntter. Scotch, English, and Colonial Tweeds, Serges, and Fancy Coatings in great variety. T. R. HODDER AND COMPANY. \\T ANTED Known—We are opening v* out a nice lot of Ladies’ Costumes and really handsome Winter Jackets. T. R. HODDER AND COMPANY. \\T. ANTED Known—Trimmed and Un * » trimmed Hats and Bonnets, all the newest styles. T. R. HODDER AND COMPANY. 11l TANTED KNOWN—Our Stock of * * Men’s Colonial and English Cloth ing is not to be surpassed in the Colony for quality and value. T. R. HODDER AND COMPANY. VXTANTED Known—That parties visit * ’ ing Ashburton will find onr stock as well assorted and as reasonable in price as any in the Colony. T. R. HODDER AND COMPANY. YKT ANTED Known—Our Dressmaking * * Department will be open on Mon day, 17th, under the charge of one of the best dressmakers in the Province. T. R. HODDER AND COMPANY. \ XTANTED Specially Known—72 Kero ' ’ se>nf» Tamm «+. K« ■ splendid lot. sene Lamps, at ss. T. R. HODDER & COMPANY. WANTED Known • Groceries and Oilmens’ Stores of every descrip tion, not to be surpassed in price and quality in the Colony delivered any where. T. R. HODDER & COMPANY. \X7 ANTED Known, Ladies’, Children’s, * * and Men’s Boots and Shoes ; : splen did Stock. , ; . T. R, HODDER & COMPANY. YX T ANTED Known * every description. T. R. HODDER & COMPANY. YYf ANTEL Known—l Case of Fancy * ’ Ribbons, Collars and Cuffs, and Ladies’ Gloves just opened. T. R. HODDER AND COMPANY.



\AT ANTED Known—Shirtings, 6£d. . * * Fancy Dress Stuffs, 5Ad. ; really good Flannel, Is. 4d. T. R. HODDER AND CO. 519 NOTICE OF REMOVAL. JT M. JONES begs to inform his JLjL. 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 Goons, Music, &c. : ' 397 WANTED KNOWN—That the cheap est and neatest CARDS may b« had at the ASHBURTON HERALD OFFICE East Street North. Envelopes, notepTper, en i VELOPES, NOTEPAPER.—The cheapest ever offered in Ashburton, at the Herald Office, Wholesale Stationery Depot, Saunders’ Buildings. 552 ’"ASTE PAPER for Sale, 3d. peril.* at the Herald Office. Apply : arly. ; ■ : 590 OR SALE, cheap, beautifully. illus trated, “ The Select Works of John Bunyan,” in 1 vol., handsomely bound, price 30s. ; also, “ The Life of Christ,” price 30s. Apply office of this paper. ./ ' ■ .. \ • 551