Good Conduct : George Pearce, Isabella Williamson, Edith Pilkington, Bessy Sim mons, Percy Cookson. Diligence : lYphina Butler. Gymnastics : 1, R. Hodder ; 2, H. Burfoot ; 3, Bertie Stewart.

The following are the reports of the examiners : “ The Manse, Dec. 20, 1870. “My dear sir, —The enclosed lists are the results of my share of the examina tion of your school at the request of the Board. As it may be impossible for me to attend at the distribution of prizes on Monday, I may say here, in a word, that in my opinion, in present cir cumstances, your school in every de partment is all that could be desired or expected. A remarkably healthy tone prevails the whole ; the discipline is good, and it is particularly pleasing to observe the kindly feeling evidently existing be tween the teachers and the scholars in all classes. I found it very difficult to to decide the order of merit as it is put in those lists, because the merits of very many were so nearly equal, and therefore I hope that none of those whose names do not appear will be discouraged on this account. In one class only (third class history) I judged it best not to give lists of names at all. Wishing you every suc cess in your arduous, interesting, and most important work, I am, with best re gards, yours very.truly— A. M. Beattie. Mr. Stott.” “ Ashburton, Dec. 19th, 1879. “ Th Y Chairman, “ Ashburton School Committee. “Sir, —In compliance with the request of the .Committee, I assisted at the ex amination' of the school on the l(»tli and 17th inst. ;, and I have much pleasure in reporting that the result is most creditable to the masters and pupils, and satisfactory to the parents and Committee. The dis cipline of the school is good, and the interest _■ shown by the pupils in the ex aminatidnd is an evidence of previous careful training and application. A very satisfactory s percentage of marks has been obtained throughout Nos. I and II divisions, 1 " Class -I, ; with a few exceptions. In these cases I have no doubt but that the failure is to be attributed to infrequency of attendance. The papers of H. Felton, Quartermain, and Innes, in history, call for special notice, having obtained respectively 146, 140, 130 marks, out of a total of 150 given for that sup ject. Stewart also is to be commended for liis Euclid. The arithmetic of the Ist division, class 1, was slightly disap pointing, but that of the second division was very good. Many of the pupils read with good inflexion of voice, and ap preciation of the subject, evidencing careful instruction. I also examined Miss Stewart’s reading class, and was much pleased with the result. I subjoin the prize list. Congratulating the master and. teachers, on the efficiency of the school,-and the pupils on their industry and progress, I am, sir, yours faithfully— W. e*-pAidE.;”

.• • :• 1 The Concert. At 8 p. m. the room was crowded to ex cess, and the number of adults present showed the interest taken in the coming generation. The programme was a lengthy one, a well chosen one, and a well per formed one ; far better and more enjoy able than many more ambitious perform ances we have witnessed, by both amateurs and professionals here ; and it speaks well for the master, who has taken the onus of teaching the pupils music that he has been so successful in so short a time, and well for the pupils that they have appreciated the teaching. ... The following programme was submitted to the audience and duly appreciated : Pianoforte solo—Miss A. Permain ; song '—“ Whip poor Will,” Miss W. Butler recitation —“Victoria Colonna,” Master /Beitie Stewart ; pianoforte solo—Master Bertie Fpoks ; chorus “ Our volunteers ” by about 20 vaiees, followed by a volley . from several fowling pieceß, .which ex tinguished all the candles in the school ; song—“ Thegipsy maid’s refusal,” Miss A. Fowler; duet—Misses Shury and Fowler. ..Mr/ Wake, assistant teacher, then gave the “ Charge of the Light Brigade,” in uniform. A trio followed by Miss A. iPermain (piano), Master H. Permain (violin), and Master G. Savage (cornet), which elicited deserved applause. The next performer,-vyas a very juvenile one, . Miss* Emily Cotton, aged we should say five years, but with plenty of self confi dence, she sang “ The little brown jug,” . in such a taking way that the audience de i-manded an encore, and she gave them / “ Please give me a penny,” in equally good style. Miss Henderson then treated the audience to one of Mrs, Caudle’s cur tain lectures, choosing the one on the vexed question of shirt buttons to dilate upon, and her delivery was worthy of a * matron with twenty years’ experience. yjjis concluded the first portion of the ■ m-’flgjtfVffilße, which, by the way, included . cji a ratios. The second part commenced with a pianpfffpto fillet by the Misses Saury, followed by a scene l- from “ Dr. Pangloss,” in which Messrs. Mayo, Wake, arid Stewait showed some histrionic talent ; then the choir again ..... gave only too little of “ Tra la la.” fol /...10wed by Miss T. Butler with the “Dear j little shamrock,” sung" clpariqingly. A piano solp by Miss p&jxetj; wag ,/-...applauded, and a song by Miss A. Fowler, “ Our great old land,” met with the ,r ; hearty applause of the audience. The duett by Misses Cotton and Williams -.delighted the audience, as such an /.. . fifl’nj’t from the tiny- aspirants should. §fes£ camp a rgcitptipq by Master if, Preston, “ The wind in a frolic,” followed v by the favourite duet, “The gipsy .countess,” by Misses Savage and Bean. A cornet solo by Master Geo. Savage, and the usual screaming nigger farce, brought tlie to $ Tfig P.hjvfy man; Dr. Stewart, mgd£ sojf\fe appropriate remarks, and the National Anthem brought -. a pleasant evening’s epter.tainippnf , bpt'p fpr young and Pffl; to an end:

Holloway’s Pills. —The blood being the very essence of health and life it is most essen tial that it should be thoroughly purified before the depressing influences of winter display them <j<dv£s. These Pills will accomplish this puri fication ip a-SMp iincl gntigfectp.ry f*nd put the circulation in that desirable cpndjtiop, which alone can rightly form flesh, bone, mus cle, nerve, and skin. Capricious appetites, weak digestions, torpid livers, and irregular howels are corrected by this potent medicine, y,hjf:h may bp truly said tp induce “ft sapp mind m"V sftpnd. body. ” Holloways Pills possess thp remarkable property of cleansing without weakening, While purifying they are strengthening and adding to those enjoyments of life which health’ and vigor can alone bestow. — Advt.

Sports

Entrance money, 5 per cent, on amount of Ist prize. Entries can be made with the Secretary up to 11 o’clock on day of Sports. Entries for events numbered 3, 15, 18, and 23 must be lodged with the Secretary on or before the 23rd inst., and the ac ceptances for those events must be made before 11 o’clock on day of Sports. J. E. HYDE HARRIS, 286 Secretarv.

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Conveyances. ROYAL MAIL COACH. ASHBURTON TO LONGBEACH. Great Reductions in Fares. NEW ARRANGEMENTS, JANUARY Ist, 1880. EORGE WILLCOCKS begs respect fully to announce that he will com mence running the Royal Mail Coach, from January Ist, 1880, between Ash burton, Tinwald, Wheatstone, Ashton, Waterton, and Longbeacli, carrying Pas sengers and Parcels at considerably re duced rates. Having engaged an experi enced coachman, thoroughly acquainted with the district, the public can rely on all orders for parcels receiving careful and prompt attention. Passengers will be carried at prices within the means of everyone, and by so doing the proprietor trusts to receive a larger amount of patronage from the Town and Country. Booking Offices —For Passengers, at Quill’s Commercial Hotel, Ashburton ; for Parcels, at the “ Guardian ” and “Herald ” Office, Ashburton ; and Post Office, Longhead). 826 a GEORGE WILCOCKS.



Public Notices FOE SALE BY PRIVATE TREATY. \TJ'E have the following Properties Y y nlaced : h our hands for Private Treaty 'LL. vVa»_»T> : 150 Acres improved land, R.S. 21609 situated l£ miles from Tinwald, part in crop, and <a permanent stream of water running through the pro perty. ' 131 Acres improved land, It. S. 18997, 20307, 20366, 23368, situated b mile from Tinwald, fenced and sub divided into 3 paddocks, with two streams of water running through the land, also a nicely well-finished three-roomed cottage thereon. 300 Acres Education Reserve, in crop. HART'S RUN : 260 Acres Unimproved Land. WAKANUI : 127 Acres Improved Land. SUBURBAN BUILDING SECTIONS, ASHBURTON TOWNSHIP: Lot 93 E. Belt, with four-roomed cottage. T. S. 458, Burnett Street, with three roomed cottage. TINWALD : Lots, 182, 183, 66. WATERTON : Lots 102, 103, 104, 105, 106. WAKANUI : Lots 74, 75. HINDHOPE : Lots 1,2, 8, 10, 13, 15. TREVORTON: Several Sections. For further particulars apply to EDMISTON BROS. & GUNDRY, Auctioneers and Estate Agents. SALE by the undersigned— -50 Bags Potatoes Grain Strippers R, and G. D F Ploughs 50 Bales Wool Packs 100 Bales Corn Sacks And all kinds of stores, &c.,



Ashburton c aledoni an SOCIETY. PROGRAMME OF SPORTS, To l»o held on BOXING DAY, FRIDAY, 26th DECEMBER, 1879. i. Music—Bagpipes, Pibrochs ; Ist prize, L 5 ; 2nd, L2 10s. Marches, and Strathspeys, Ist prize, L 5 ; 2nd, L2 10s. 2. Quoits— lst prize, LI ; 2nd, 10s. 3. Men’s Open Handicap Hurdle Race —440 yards, 6 hurdles ; Ist prize L 3 ; 2nd, 30s. 4 Handicap Hurdle Race—For boys not over 16 years of age —440 yards ; Ist prize, LI ; 2nd, 10s. 5.- Running High J ump —Men and boy s ; Ist prize, LI ; 2nd, 10s. 6. Tossing the Caber —lst prize, L2 ; 2nd, LI. 7. Standing High Jump— Men and boys ; Ist prize, LI ; 2nd, 10s. 8. Handicap Race —loo yards, men ; prize, L 3. 1). Running High Jump —For boys under 16 years of age ; prize, 10s. 10. Highland Reel —lst prize, L 3 ; 2nd, 30s. 11. Highland Fling— lst prize, L 3; 2nd, 30s.



12. Irish Jig —Men : Ist prize, L 3 ; 2nd, 30s. 13. Irish Jig —Ladies; Ist prize, L 3 : 2nd, 30s. 14. Sword Dance—lst prize, L 3 ; 2nd, 30s. 15. Grand Handicap Flat Races — Men, 200 yards, 300 yards, 440 yards, Ist prize, LG ; 2nd, L 3 ; 3rd, LI. 10. Vaulting with Pole— Men ; Ist prize, L2 ; 2nd, LI. 17. Vaulting with Pole —Boys' under 10 years ; Ist prize, LI ; 2nd, 10s. 18. Flat Race —Men, mile : Ist prize, L 3 ; 2nd, 30s.



Agents for the Marsh R rarer and Hindi no Machine EDMISTON BROS. & GUN DRY. 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. fflO Persons desirous of renting GRASS 6 LAND near town, 120 ACRES to Let, situated close to the Racecourse. Rent low. T. BULLOCK. TO LIVERY STABLE KEEPERS, CONTRACTORS AND OTHERS. SALE, 50 A.cres GRASS, suitable ' for Seed oi Hay. T. BULLOCK. TO LET, at a Very Low Rental, TWO SHOPS in East Street ; also, one in Burnett Street. T. BULLOCK. mo LET, at a very low rental —Bakery, JL together with Dwelling-house an 1 Shop, near the Post Office. 393 a TUOS. BULLOCK,



19. Walking Match —Men, 2 miles ; Ist prize, L 3 ; 2nd, 30s. 20. Putting the Stone —161 b.; Ist prize, L2 ; 2nd, LI. 21. Thkowing the Hammer —l6lb.; Ist prize, L2 ; 2nd, LI. 2. Wrestling —Cumberland Style,prize, L 5. Collar and Elbow, prize, L 5. n Entrance money to go to 2nd prize. 23. Flat Pace —Men, 1 mile ; Ist prize, L 5 ; 2nd, L2. 24. Three Legged Race —loo yards ; prize, 30s. 25. Running Hop, Step, and Jump— -Ist prize, 30s ; 2nd, 15s. 26. Running Long J ump —lst prize, 30s ; 2nd, 15s. 27. Best Dressed Highlander —prize, L 5. 28. Old Men’s Race— Over 40 years ; 100 yards ; Ist prize LI; 2nd, 10s. 29. Handicap Consolation Race —For boys and men, 200 yards ; Ist prize, L2 ; 2nd, LI. 30. Singlestick. —Prize, LI. 31. Tilting in the Ring —Prize, L 5.



Business Notices. COAL YARD. Messrs. Cunningham & co., beg to announce to the Public that they have opened a COAL YARD (next Poyntz & Co’’s Office), for the supply pf NyWQ a §tl@ Cpul ip Islibiu’ton, G. M. ROBINSON, 798 a Aoext. -|~F you want a CHEAP SUIT OF CLOTHES go to C.' J. F. LUBLOW, TAILORING DEPOT-. TpiAKptp) Between Post Office and Central Hotel. G. J. F. Lublow, importing his own goods, is enabled thereby to make as Chpap % Su|t pf as ally tailor in New Zealand, and a First-class FIT is Guaranteed. Terms —Strictly Cash. I 5 per cent. Discount off all Orders Paid ! IN ADVANCE. 813 a



TO LET, WITH A PURCHASING CLAUSE, OR FOR SALE, CHEAP, AC EES, Which would make a very compact farm, situated at the back of Mr. Digby’s. Apply to THOMAS BULLOCK. FOR SALE, A GRAIN STORE at South, Ashbur ton. Apply to 2— B6fa tIIQMAS BULLOCK. FOR SALE, A COMPACT FARM, well-watered, and rea'ly first-class land of about 200 acres, situated on Lomrbeach Estate. For full particulars, apply to 6 THOMAS BULLOCK. SALE, Cheap, qr TO LET, W-ith JP a Purchasing Clause, a FARM, of 150 Acres, partly improved, and situated about three aqd a half miles from the Township. Apply to 5 THOMAS BULLOCK. Housemaids.— The herald asks a Housemaid for you in 20 words for 1/-. mBE “ Herald ” is op every Tpa T'ubja, I in Ashb\iytpp



Entertainment. c i O M I X O P. R A I L, A SPECIAL TRAIN OF 23 CAPS TO CONVEY* OHIAR I N I ’S ROYAL ITALIAN CIRCUS AND P E R F O R M I N G ' ~ A N I M A L S. ASHBURTON—FOR ONE DAY ONLY. AFTERNOON AND EVENING. M O N D A YJ A N U A R Y T H E sth. SIGNOR G. CHIARINI’S ADMIRABLY TRAINED HORSES. a la haute ecole, are the models or perfection, evincing in their performance the near approach of brute instinct to human reason. Attractive, Interesting, Instructive. A GRAND CONGRESS OF ARENIC STARS. THE BEST RIDERS! * . CHAMPION REAPERS ! • NEW PERFORMANCES ! ' NEW ACTS ! > NEW FACES! Comprising a Cluster of the most Talented Artistes in .the Profession. A GRAND CONSOLIDATION OF GENIUS. THE BEST ORGANISATION TRAVELLING. Among the Wild Animals—the finest and freshest ever submitted for the public ap proval and appreciation—will be found A DEN OF PERFORMING ROYAL BENGAL TIGERS ! Which will be introduced to the audience by CHARLES WARNER, The intrepid Tiger Tamer, who handles those ferocious beasts without the slightest fear. THE PERFORMING BISON! : - The colossal beast is from the Rocky Mountains of North America, and will be ridden in the character of a WILD COMANCHE INDIAN. T H E PERFORMING -HUANACOS! From the Pampas of Patagonia. • THE EDUCATED ZEBRAS 1 From South America, will be introduced by Mu. Fred. Sylvester.



il! Cs m wm AV>4 These intractable. species of the animal kingdom are the only ones ever known to perform free in the arena. A SCHOOL OF PERFORMING DOGS. Exhibiting the most wonderful canine sagacity—performing acts incredible if not seen. EVERYTHING NEW AND BEAUTIFUL ! A World of Foreign Features. The whole forming the LARGEST CIRCUS EXHIBIT I. 0 N Ever seen under one management. Superb Display of Prowess by the Great ROYAL ITALIAN CIRCUS' This Powerful and Mammoth Combination offers the Finest Exhibition on record. PRICES OF ADMISSION : Dress Circle (chairs) ss. Stalls (carpeted seats) ... ss. Pit ... , _ 2s. Children under nine years of age half price. SPECIAL RATES FOR SCHOOLS WHEN COMING IN A BODY. AFTERNOON PERFORMANCE AT 2 O'CLOCK, Notice.— Signor Chiarini advertises no special feature that lie does not exhibit— and has no rival worthy the name in the profession. The old reliable, “Always good, imw better than ever,” DO NOT FORGET THE DATE—MONDAY, JAN. 5. 304



CENTRAL TEMPERANCE-HOTEL, Baking-Squab e- ; - « " (Near^To^iiv_3ol.il! B E-OPENING °f the *aHoveTcommo* i dious 1 and centrally situated. Pri vate and Commercial Hotel. - - ■■■ nr.-... ' ;! T. BROADPELT, ' : PROPRIETOR, -la prepared l to.give.-Superior Accommoda tion to Boarders and the Travelling Public on . REASONABLE - TERMS. Weekly Board and Lodging ... £1 Weekly Board ... 14 s . MEALS AT ALL HOURS. Dinner on Saturday from 11.30. Beds (single), Is. 6d. Private Room for Ladies *’ 1 ______ ...... 1 53—62-la Business Notice. NOTICE. |\/TISS lIODDER, lately arrived from iVX 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 De spared to give satisfaction. MI S S HOD D E 11, Dressmaker, Moore s ike kt. 109—-651 a NEW ZEALAND IF'SSL EVAN Published Monthly. JUST ARRIVED, the New Zealand Wesleyan” for December. Price 6d Sold at the Herald Ofice, East Street. WEEKS AND DIXON, A«se>"t j. ••



SEALY. BROS.. nCjrserymen and seedsmen, BEG to thank their friends and the public of Ashburton for the liberal support accorded them during the past five years, and to intimate that they •L HAVE OPENED new business • premises . in East Street near the .Bank of Newi Zealand, where they will be prepared to supply -Agricul tural and Garden Seeds of every descrip tion. ~ - SEALY BROS., NURSERYMEN AND SEEDSMEN, EAST STREET. The facilities we possess for testing the quality of all Seeds offered by us, and our desire to extend this branch of our busi ness, will be a sufficient guarantee that all Seeds offered by us will be such as will give the utmost satisfaction.,. , ... , 4 SEALY ~BROS., . THE ASHBURTON NURSERY, . BEACH ROAD,’ MOORE STREET. 308 a



PUBLIC NOTICE. Ti TRADESMEN and others who intend using the Ashburton Gas Company's Gas should give their orders at once have their premises fitted w r ith Gas Fittings, to ensure no delay when the Gas is brought into the town. ; ■" "• J:- €: DOLMAN', - : V LICENSED GASFITTER, Plumber, Locksmith,' Whitesmith, Bell hanger, Zinc and Tin-plate Worker, ■ Hot and Cold Water Engineer, TANCRED STREET, ASHBURTON. N. B.— Artesian Weils sunk and Pumji fitted and repaired ; O. G. Guttering fixer at Current Rates. Electric Bells supplied and fitted. ' Orders' punctually attended to in town and country. 812 ,W . 'l'. I) AVISO N, i REENGROCER & FRUITERER, Has on Sale— Good Oranges Lemons ■ : ‘ : Dates r Rhubarb, in any quantity Cocoanuts Good. Potatoes (unions Cabbages Turnip • Garden Seeds Thyme'and Sage . All kinds of Herbs



Orders delivered in any part of Ashburton. WHOLESALE AND RETAIL, (next to fowler’s, grocer), TANCRKT) STREET, A S H B UR TON. - Public Notices. IN BANKRUPTCY. pOTJOE— I Tjie ‘ £ Ashburtox Hekaid” is u Gazette for all notices under the Debtors and Creditors Acts. IF you want anything known, put it in the “ Herald”—Twenty Words fora Shilling, v . ...



FRUIT, 'V. B CON FECTiONERY, &*c., Ac! NOW OPEN. F. FURlf'^S EGS to inform the public of Ash burton that he has just opened a NEW ! STOCK A'[ r • Jfruit and confectionery IN THIS ' •- ••*•••?' A .'A* SHOP NEXT TO HODDER & CO.’S, Saunders’ New Buildings^"A" v =:a EAST- STREET, ASHBURTON ; 5 Oranges, Lemons, Apples, r .! ; Dates, . ' ‘ Nuts, ; " Almonds, . . Confectionery, Biscuits, Ac., Ac., Ac. 678 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. - •7 on eh and Co.' beg to inform their friends and the-public in the Seafield and neighboring districts, that their Bread, Meat, and Store Carts travel the following routes on the days given below : Seafield to Kyle, and Acton—Wednes days. : ; ; .■ ... - Seafield to Wakanui Homestead,. Waka nui School, and Creek, back by Christie’s Road— Thursdays. Seafield to North Seafield, Charing Cross, Dundas, Cambridge, returning by Pioneer Road —Fridays. In view of the Harvest, orders for at tendance of 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 FOK THE ASHBURTON HERALD AND GUARDIAN. 679 a TINWALD. AND GALLOWAY HEARER 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 px-actical workmen, and none but the best materials used. - - AGRICULTURAL. Implements of all kinds made or re paired. Also, Combines, Engines, Rerp ers and Binders, Chaffcutters, Bruisers, &o. 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 piNYELOPES, NOTEPAPER, EN VELOPES, NOTEPAPER.—The cheapest ever offered in Ashburton, at the Herald Office, Wholesale Stationery Depot, Saunders’ Buildings. REAPERS AND BINDERS. rnHE Undersigned having been a•- 8 pointed agent for the sale of McCORMICIv’S & W. A. WOOD'S helpers AND BINDERS is now prepared u, ,+i-eat with those who will want them for the coini., s season. , FREDK. PAVITT, ; 555a —88 East Street, Ashburton. The Stud. STUD NOTICE. rjIHE THOROUGHBRED HORi TRIB U N E, By Traducer, dam Azucena, Will travel the Ashburton Distric as usual. Apply, Groom in charge IT is only a Penny, is to be got ev where in Town, along the Rail line, and of the Country Agents. fB YALE.—The Herald^ I tion of a readable stor day. Read if. raas a ver Sa