ho fc as nat made the name progress ns he might have done had he been free tci purchase his requirements at the cheapest rate. He instances now very potently the fanners’ real friend —the reaper and hinder. This costs him L2O more in Victoria than it does his neighbor and fellow agriculturalist who lives in a comparatively free commercial country. His voice is now loudly heard from one end of Victoria to the other in endeavor ing to, do away with protective duties altogether. In fact, as aj r_ule J all the members of the numerous Agricultural Societies there have turned Unionists, and seem strongly bent upon making a com pact to drive the noted leader of the late Embassy from power,; if he does not re peal the iniquitous protection law, and fol low a policy of. righteousness. This leader is the present Premier. The determined action taken by- the Victorian agriculturist has already had a cleansing effect. He also states with truth and frankness that although he has produced under the sweets of protection, he fails to obtain more for his products, in the world’s market than those who produce without being fostered, and who can grow for less than he can. In one respect he has a great advantage over the New Zealand farmer. He has no export wharfage rates to pay. He has only to pay the minimum railway charges of Id.' per ton per mile, with an additional terminal charge of Is. per ton. •_ ~ , , There is ~ohe (only one hipre matter ; to which I should wish to refer. That is the Victorian, consumerof agricultural pro duce during the past ten years.. The Vic torian consumers have had to pay for the wheat and oats they used, since the time 1 refer, to the enormous sum of L 2,046,707 more than they would have had to do if a natural course of commercial relationship had existed with other countries. It is clear and beyond doubt,-, that the price for wheat and oats has been ruled by the Vic torian producers to the extent of the duty added to the price of it would have costto import! because' 'the natural law of free supply and unrestricted commercial ex change Of Commodities did- not' exist. Once she became an exporter she could not longer''he' Her own ruler 1 of price, and, haying once reached the, latter posi tion-/ 'protection on wheat and oats would neither benefit, the producers nor would it oppress J the ; c6fißumerßt‘-During these ten years the agriculturists in Victoria have had the direct benefit of L 204,670 a year. So much for production. No wonder that many of the Victorian consumers are at the present time in a state of extremely straitened circumstances. To bring this matter clearer home to you as New Zealand agriculturalists. In your present position, a protective policy here could not possibly assist you, as you are ail exporting country of corn and other agricultural' produce. Melbourne, the great port in Victoria, has been one of the best markets for the sale of your oats. Alter supplying your own local markets, you - have -shipped your surplus there,- despite this duty of Is per lOOlbs., and you-have been satisfied that the results gave you as. good a return as you could realise from any of your other customers.

The fact of the imposition of this Is. tax

lias compelled the Victorian consumer to " pay this tax over and above the price this particular line of food would have c®st him had free trade existed. The present foster ing protection policy in Victoria clearly punishes its consumers; but it certainly does not affect you in any way. One of y our recent political aspirants has put forth the following view/ and no doubt he thinks in his particular light it would help you as New Zealand agricul turists. It is “ That he would be in favor of say a tax of 3d. per bushel on grain, by way of rendering the farmer assistance in bad times. ” Considering New Zealand is a large exporting grain country, and is certain to go on increasing, such views as these expressed, to my mind, are those that can only be compared to romances coming from the mouth of a fanatic, who makes a ridiculoua exhibition of himself, in taking upon himself sub jects he cannot fathom. [TO be CONTJUPEP.]

Flotjr Experiment. —A French chem ist last year exposed a quantity of flour to a hydraulic pressure of 300 tons, which reduced it to one fourth of its original bulk-■ without: impairing the quality, After the lapse of a year the unpressed flour has beoome spoiled, while the pressed remained sweet, and was excellent when baked.

Tbps use of the ' bridal veil has been traced back by some wise men to the Anglo-Saxon custom of performing the nuptial ceremony ander a square piece of cloth, held over the bridegroom and bride, to conceal her virgin blusheß ; in the case , of a'widow, however, we are told the veil was dispensed with. _ Orange blossoms, gygj! p. part of bridal gear, are said to have been derived from the Saracens, or at least, from the East, and are supposed to have been thus employed .7: a« emblems of fecundity, The wedding r* ring is thbughtjtp be of- heathen origin, which circumstance nearly caused its abo'ition d ring the Commonwealth.

v .A Little fellow was out riding with his father {the,-other day,, when,, noting the name of a street, he'asked if it was named after Mr. 8., a well-known politician. “By no means,” answered the father; if POt HilP» b#t ftftpp his father, who was very popular and very much esteemed. The bpy said nothing ; so his father, who thought he saw a chance to preach a little sermon, continued, “it’s very apt to be so. A boy has a father ■\yhem everybody loves and respects for his good qualities and abitities, but in too many cases tlie boy does not amount to anything. ” Said the boy, after a pause, 7.(* -Vduir -father was. very much'esteemed, wasn’t he, sir ? ”

HOLLO A Cute fof Abscesses, Sw*-.' ,v_ The many satisfactory cures resulting from ■t: the’use ofjthis.;ipyaluable;Ointment -in cases where patients have been suffering from these complaints, have induced many medical practi tioners'to introduce them into: the hospitals and their private practice 5 and ip many Instances Where the sufferer was considered Incurable, . Holloway’s Ointment, in conjunction with his PillK, healed the most desperate wounds. These medicaments are unequalled for the cure of scrofula and diseases of the skin. .In all *-«'-.cutaneous.:-affections incidental to children, , .ifrom the simple red gum .to the complicated •jjjjiscorbutic disease, Holloway V Ointment exer- a remarkably beneficial .influence, cooling inflamation, .relieving irritation, and giving ease *0 the impatient little sufferer.

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Auction'Bales, SATURDAY, 10th DECEMBER, 12 o’clock. ALFRED HARRISON has received instructions to sellby Public Auction, at his Yards, 1 REAPER AND BINDER (Wood’s) The above machine is nearly new, and is in good order. On view at Yards. NO RESERVE. ALFRED HARRISON, 793 a Auctioneer. WINSLOW SPORTS. SATURDAY, 13th DECEMBER. 12 o’clock. ALFRED HARRISON has received instructions to Sell by Public Auction, at his Rooms, for the WINSLOW SPORTS, No. 1. Publicans’ Booth No. 2. Confectioners’ Booth No. 3. Right of Cards No. 4. Right of Sports 12 o’clock. ALFRED HARRISON, 794 a Auctioneer. CALEDONIAN GATHERING. SATURDAY, 13th DECEMBER. 12.30 o’clock. ALFRED HARRISON has received instructions from the Directors of the Caledonian Society to submit the following privileges for sale for the Cale donian Gathering, to be held on Friday, December 26th, in Mr. Hay T. Smith’s Paddock, near the Gasworks : No. 1. Publican’s Booth „ 2 and 3. Confectioners’ Booths „ 4. Right of Sports ~ .5. Gates ~ - 6. Programme of Sports. 276 ALFRED HARRISON, Auctioneer. Business Notice. NOTICE.



MISS HODDER, 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 be spared to give satisfaction. MISS HODDER, Dressmaker, Moore street. 169—651 a JUST ARRIVED. PAPER BAGS, PAPER BAGS. r| ONFECTIONERS, Fruiterers, i Grocers, Drapers, Seedsmen, &c., can be supplied with Paper Bags, all sizes, and Printed or Plain. : WEEKS AND DIXON, , • i • General Printers, East rtreet North. Ball programme cards in very neat styles, with Pencils and Ribbons, - printed at the Herald Office, East street, near Railway Station. TNE for Marking Packages, Sten- JL“ cilling, &c. Large bottles, 2s. each. WEEKS & DIXON, . Stationers, &c., East street. TEACHERS can obtain the MULTI , PLICATION TABLES, printed on gummed paper, in any quantity at the Herald Office, East street, near the Railway Station. BROWN PAPER, strong, and large sheets, at SLI. per lb. WEEKS AND DIXON, Stationers, East street North (near the Railwry Station), Ash -burton.. WO B 18 S O . THE PRESS ALMANAC And Diary Can be obtained from the undersigned. Price—One Shilling. WEEKS AND DIXON, Herald Office, Near Railway Station. Boarding Houses. CENTRAL TEMPERANCE HOTEL, B a rin o Square (Near Town Hall). RE-OPENING of the above commo dious and centrally situated Pri vate and Commercial Hotel. T. BROADBELT, WW’RJ E TOR» Is prepared to give Superior Accommoda tion to Boarders and the Travelling Public on REASONABLE TERMS. Weekly Board and Lodging ... £1 Weekly Board ... ... ... 14s. MEALS AT ALL HOURS. Dinner on Saturday from 11.30. Beds (single), Is. 6d. Private Room for Ladies. 153—624 a



Public Notices



SALE by the undersigned— -50 Bags Potatoes Grain Strippers It. and G. D F Ploughs 50 Bales Wool Packs 100 Bales Corn Sacks And all kinds of stores, &c., &■ Agents for the Marsh Reaper and Binding Machine. EDMISTON BROS. & GUNDRY.



MR. JOHN LLOYD CRAWLEY. Auctioneer, Stock, Land, and Commission Agent. Farms, Town and Suburban Sections, for Sale and to Let. J. LLOYD CRAWLEY, AUCTIONEER, Offices, Saunders’ Buildings, Ashburton. 737 a To Let and for Sale. ITfflO Persons desirous of renting GRASS I LAND near town, 120 ACRES to Let, situated close to the Racecourse. Rent low. T. BULLOCK. TO LIYERY STABLE KEEPERS, CONTRACTORS AND OTHERS. FOR SALE, SO Acres GRASS, suitable for Seed or Hay. T. BULLOCK. rno. LET, at a Very Low Rental, TWO 1 SHOPS in East Street ; also, one in Burnett Street. T. BULLOCK. TO LET, at a very low rental—Bakery, together with Dwelling-house and Shop, near the Post Office. 393^ T’TOS. BULLOCK. TO LET, WITH A PURCHASING CLAUSE, OR FOR SALE, CHEAP, 453 AORB8 ' 453 Which would make a very compact farm, situated at the back of Mr. Digby s. Apply to THOMAS. BULLOCK. FOR SALE, GRAIN STORE at South Ashbur ton. Apply to -866 a THOMAS BULLOCK. FOR SALE, A COMPACT FARM, well-watered, and really first-class land of about 200 acres, situated on Lone-beach Estate. For full particulars, apply to 6 THOMAS BULLOCK. FOR SALE, Cheap, or TO LET, with a Purchasing Clause, a FARM, of 150 Acres, partly improved, and situated about three and a half miles from the Township. Apply to 5 THOMAS BULLOCK. IyrOUSEMAIDS. —The Herald asks a XX Housemaid for you in 20 words for 1/-. ;, rpHE “ Herald ” is on every Tea Table i in Ashburton



Business Notices, FRUIT, CONFECTIONERY, &c., Ac. NOW OPEN. F. F U R NESS BEGS to inform the public of Ash burton that lie has just opened a NEW STOCK op FRUIT AND CONFECTIONERY IN THE SHOP NEXT TO HODDER & CO.’S, ' Saunders’ New Buildings; EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. Oranges, Lemons, Apples, Dates, Nuts, Almonds, Confectionery, Biscuits, Ac., Ac., Ac. 078 a



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 — Tiiuksdays. Seafield to North Seafield, Charing Cross, Dundas, Cambridge, returning by Pioneer Road —Fridays. In view of the Harvest, orders for at tendance of the Cart may be left at the Store, Norton Farm, Seafield ; Wakanui School, with Mr. Ginney ; with Mr. Lambie, at Kyle ; and with Mr Brown, Clontarf blacksmith. JONES AND CO., NORTON FARM, Seafield. Butchers, Bakers, General Store keepers, Grain and Seed Merchants. AGENTS FOR THE ASHBURTON HERALD AND GUARDIAN. G79a



TINWALD. gHEARER 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, Reap 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, made to order, great saving of labor. SHEARER AND GALLOWAY, Tinwald. 165 —641 a



REAPERS AND BINDERS. THE Undersigned having been 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. FREDIv. PAVITT, 555a—88 East Street, Ashburton. JpNVELOPES, NOTEPAPER, EN VELOPES, NOTEPAPER.—The oheapest ever offered in Ashburton, at the Herald Office, Wholesale Stationery Depot, Saunders’ Buildings. The Stud.



—ofti THOROUGHBRED ENTIRE COLT Of the Traducer Blood, To Travel this Season the ASHBURTON AND WARANUf Districts, See future Advertisements for Particulars S. H. FOWLER & CO„ Proprietors, dd4a—2o Winslow IT is only a Penny, is to be got every where in Town, along the Railway lie, and of the Country Agents. mALE.—The Herald publishes apor- I tion of a readable story ever Satur ay. Read it



Business Notices, Office Requisites, . STATIONERY, &c,, JUST OPENED. jQOPYING PRESSES, Letter and' Foolscap Sizes. yj OPTING BOOKS, BRUSHES, Waterwells, Oil Paper, Ac. gTEPHENS’ WRITING INKS, Blue, Black, Violet, Red, Ac. CASH BOOKS, JOUR . NALS, DAY BOOKS, &c. jgANK H.M. NOTE AND LETTER PAPER AND ENVELOPES. ■JgNVELOPES, Blue and White, Commercial and Fancy. J)ENS, GILLOTT’S, MITCHELL’S, Waverley and Pickwick.



AND LETTER PAPERS : Oream and Blue, Fine, Ruled. ~ ~ Superfine, Ruled. „ ~ Extra „ ~ „ ~ Waterlined. Vellum Antique, Extra Superfine, plain Satin Note, Chamois, Waterlined. Foreign Note, Colored, &c.



IMPORTERS OF COMMERCIAL STATIONERY, Herald and Guardian OFFICES, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON.



- Oeneyaj. HerqSiiitiS, ■ JUST; RECEIVED-, . Per S. S. Durham and other; late arrivals; EXTENSIVE ADDITIONS ' TO STOCK OF GOODS SUITABLE FOPv THE PRESENT SEASON, HOLIDAYS AND CHRISTMAS. ON SALE AT T. R. HODDER • AND ' ’ - Company’s, THE NEW . STORES, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON (opposite railway station). A large assortment of Rich Dress Fabrics, chiefly Lustres, Silk Mixed Mohairs, Orient Cloths, Satin Cloths, Grenadines, Galateas, Pompadours, Mus lins, and Prints. Newest designs in Hats, Bonnets, Cos tumes, Capelets, Fischua, Jackets, etc. ; A SPLENDID ASSORTMENT OF French Flowers, Ostrich Feathers, Ribbons, Scarves, Gloves, Ties in the New Tints. The La Figure and other new shapes in Corsets. GREAT BARGAINS IN Underclothing, Baby Linen, Cambric ■ Handkerchiefs and Shirts. •> MILLINERY AND DRESSMAKING By Competent Artistes. Hosiery, Calicoes, Sheeting, Towels, Druggets; and Tweeds, To reduce heavy 'stock will be sold regardless op cost price.



CLOTHING DEPARTMENT Well fitted up with everything suitable for everybody. TAILORING IN AIL ITS BRANCHES BY EFFI CIENT HANDS. Orders promptly and correctly attended to. Boy’s, Youth’s, and Men’s Straw, Leg horn, Tuscan, Rush, Tweed, and Cloth Hats and Helmets. A Lot of Good Tuscans at Is 6d each. A Lot of Good Felts at Is 9d each. BOOTS AND SHOES Best Imported and Colonial Makes at the MOST REASONABLE PRICES. GROCERY, CROCKERY, AND HARD WARE DEPARTMENTS. Well fitted up. : NEW SEASONS’ TEAS. Splendid quality, not to be sripiassed for prices. ' SUGARS—Brown, Soft, White, Yarra villa, Crushed Loaf, and Chopped. Christinas Fruits, Currants, Raisins, Almonds, Nuts, Jams, Tart Fruits, Ac. PRIME lIAMS and OLD CHEESE with every necessary and luxury. WANTED 0000 DOZEN OF EGGS. T. R. HODDER AND COMPANY, MERCHANT STOREKEEPERS. Agents for The Norwich Union Fire Insurance Society..;



General GREAT AND EXTRAORDINARY SUCCESS OF THE GREAT BANKRUPT . s aTe ! AT ORR AND CO’S BANKRUPT STOCKS AMOUNTING TO £8,321 12 s - 2d. The Cheap Sale will be con tinued from day to day up to January ist, when we expect to have all the Bankrupt Stocks purchased by us cleared out. We are now selling the above Stocks at Less than Half Price, to effect a complete clearance. SEE PRICE LIST. DRAPERY DEPARTMENT. Prints at 4|d, sd, and 6d per yard. Brown Holland, 7d, Bd, and 9d per yard. Dressed do., i)d and lOd per yard. Printed Muslins, 6d and 7d per yard. Black Alapaca, 8d to Is per yard. Coloured Alapaca, 6d to Is 4d per yard. Mixed Cords, 8d to Is per yard. 10 doz Ladies’ Straw Hats, Is each. 6 doz Lads’ do., Is 3d to Is 9d each. Trimmed Hats in great variety, 3s 6d to 7s 6d. Paris Trimmed Bonnets and Hats in great variety. Ladies’ Stockings at 6d, Bd, to Is 6d. per pair. Ladies’ Ballriggan Hose, Is 3d to 2s 6<L Children’s Socks at 2d to 6d per pair. Horrock’s Calico half price. Cotton Ticking at 6d and Bd. Linen Ticking at,Bd to Is. Best Wincey, at od to Is. CLOTHING DEPARTMENT. Boy’s Suits at 9s 6d to 255. Gent’s Suits at 40s, 47s 6d, to 60s. Gent’s Trousers at 8s 6d to 14s 6d. Gent’s Hats at 3s 6d, 4s 6d, 6a 9d. to 7s 7d. Boy’s Straw Hats, Is each. BOOTS. 1 case Children’s Boots, slightly knocked : about, Is 6d per pair. Children’s Elastic Sides, 2s 6d, 3s, and 3s 6d. Children’s Lace-up, 2s 3d to 4s 6d. t Ladies’ Best Kidd Boots at 7s 6d to 10s 6d. Gent’s Boots at 8s 6d to 16s 6d. CARPETS. China Matting at 8d to Is. Cocoanut Matting at Is 9d to 2s 6d. Felt Carpet, 2s, 2s 6d, and 3s 6d. Kidder Carpet at 2s 6d, 3s, and 3s 6d. Tapestry in great variety at 3s. Brussels at 2s 6d under regular prices. DRESS dAKTNC under the superin tendence of a most experienced dress maker. All orders executed on the shortest possible notice. Charges very moderate. COME AT ONCE AND SECURE BARGAINS. ORR AND CO., IMPORTERS, ASHBURTC.N AND RaJaIA 174