New South Wales stands first of all the Australian colonies, as showing prudence in making railways to give profitable re turns, work ng upon a lower tariff a e than any of her neighbors. The whole of the railway lines opened in New South Wales —688§ miles, costing £14,212 per mile, ‘ including rolling stock and ma chinery, giving a net interest return, after paying working expenses, on the total capital invested, £4 4s 5d per £loo— way charge in New South Wales for carry ing one ton a distance of 150 miles to f.o.b. at an export port, is only 15s 2d, while in our adopted country of New Zea land, the lines only costing £6OOO per mile, the minimum railway charge for carrying one ton a distance of 150 miles to f.o.b. at an export port, is 24s 3Jd. The general outcome of the railway lines here ia still more alarming.—By the last pub lished railway returns, to earn £IOO it cost £B9. This is the general percentage of expenditure to the gross receipts on all the lim a. On one line in particular, and the fact is worth chronicling, to earn £IOO it costs £126. In the latter case there is a positive loss in working expenses of 26 per cent, on the gross earnings. The lines in the sister.colonies cost, for working expenses, about 52 per cent of the ; gross earnings. The summary of this is tha’„ while New South Wales pays, on an outlay of £14,212 per mile with a tariff rate nearly 60 per cent. , less; than ours, some 4J per cent interest on the gross outlay, New Zealand, with her railway lines only cost ing £6OOO per mile, and her excessive tariff rate, is estimated not paying three per cent, interest on the gross outlay, resulting in, the difference of the rate of interest payable on eur debentures having V> be charged to the general revenue account#-* 'This is an unwholesome , state of ’affairs. '"The New South Wales Railway results reflect great credit on its govern ments, which have proved so beneficial to the tillers of the soil, while the reverse is the practical outcome of l the’ deeds of our ’ improperly named politicians. Thers us now-a 'howling cry for a West Coast railway line, which, if carried out, may entail Stationary engines being fixed, on account of the excessive gradients, with prospective 1 results of not an encou , raging nature, while other parts of New Zealand—Southland may be particularly instanced—with country unequalled for productiveness, are at present in a state of idleness. In Southland, lines could be made at a minimum cost, opening up agri cultural land for settlement, and coalfields of great magnitude ; in fact, this part of New Zealand has a back bone, and is destined to support a large population of thrifty people. The railway particulars I have ventured to submit, the excessive tariff rates here, and Ithe inference I have drawn, may be pardonable on my part. They are sub stantial reasons why: I have so fully entered into these details. The facts dis closed' and the allusions made are, no doubt, unpleasant, but in the interest of the taxpayers, it would be wise to have a commission of inquiry into the pre sent railway management, and also to take practical evidence as to the further exten sion of railways, with a view of redeem ing the present deplorable state of affairs. Profitable development of the land suit able for agriculture and settlement should be the order of the day.

Attached to the train in which we left Christchurch was one of the newly im ported railway passenger cars. It was gorgeously got up, and was calculated to give extra comfoit and accommodation to travellers. It gave one the impression that it waß well suited for a moving con cert room on a small scale. The first stoppage, according to the time-table, was at Rakaia, the distance being 35 miles. The rate of speed was 26 miles per hour. The dreary Canterbury Plains were passed over with a disagreeable drizzling rain. The land, as a rule, has a barren formation of shingle, in many parts unpleasantly too near the surface to render agricultural operations anything but uncertain ; the results must be veiy f> precarious. The width of the noted Rakaia river, which, in the old days has daunted the courage of the bravest of the bushmen, is, according to the inquiry I made, the major part of a mile ; it is now bridged over from bank to bank. Until Orari or Geraldine is reached, eighty miles from Christchurch, the land is not high class. From Orari to Timaru, eighteen miles further south, the country bears unmistakable evidence of fertility. >• The situation of Timaru and its sur roundings have a well-to-do appearance. The town is full of hustle. Unfortunately the drawbacks to shipping are almost in £ surmountable. The roadstead, as its is named, is open to the full force of the ocean from almost all points of the com pass,; except west. With a. reasonable land tariff rate, it is worthy of the consi deration of our law* makers whether it would not be more beneficial for the present to utilise the ports of Akaroa and .Oamaru, instead, of trying ,to make a 'secure harbor in the open sea at an im mense expenditure of capital, without much sho w of justification. It is practicable to moderate the land carriage so as to afford the. agriculturist in the Timaru vicinity substantial advantages—a course which seems sensible to many men who have the credit of being considered Oamaru is south of 59 nurns. The country is mostlyjyell suited for car rying on corn cropping. Judging from the reported yields in unfavorable seasons, it is destined to be a large pro ducing part of New Zealand. Although is naturally more sheltered than Timaru, yfill no doubt be made a ship ping place, facilities when the preseqt breakwater is completed. With the port of Dunedin 70 miles dis tant, it is contended by some that, with the cheaper freights available—and which could be offered at Port Chalmers—for the foreign markets, the shipping advantages at the poif of the Otago capital would have been as great as those to be gained by attempting to .make an artificial har bor at Oamaru ; that is, counting on the conveniences which are expected to be accomplished by a modern system of present railway management. The natural formation of the subsoil of the land in the Oamaru locality is admirably suited for producing wheat of unexpgp.- tionally ' high quality for mixing PVW poses. ■ Its future cannot but be a noted wheat producing district. The shipping facilities of Oamaru'have been considerab y improved since the breakwater has been extended. In moderate weather, vessels and steamers of light draught of water, can load and discharge cargo alongside. But even with this advantage there are

still further drawbacks of great commer cial hinderance, entailing greater uncer tainties, and risks of a highly objection able nature. It is not an unusual occur ance for vessels to be ordered to haul away from the breakwater in bad weather ; worse than this, when a storm is threaten ing, with the wind and sea coming in from unfavorable points of the compass, into this open roadstead, vessels are signalled to run out to sea for safety, and this invariably happens at some busy part of the grain season. The vessels are fre quently driven away with loss of gear and anchors, and have to seek safe ports of refuge. These difficulties are trifles com pared with the existing ones at Timaru. The romantic adventures of landing and shipping cargo at Timaru occasionally one hears of, are seen here in a practical way. The charms of the sailor’s life in working the surf boats, the tourist has the opportu nity of witnessing, and how the people’s requirements are landed and the produce of the country shipped. The whole of this business is carried out in the face of

great natural obstructions of a most for midable character, which would seem to the generality of people almost hopeless to encounter. The vessel, for instance, is anchored in the open sea at some consider able distance from the mainland. In many places the sea lashes with immense force against the shore, which is protected seaward with a rocky face of almost per pendicular height. *lt has a forbidding appearance, even in fine weather. In stormy weather the scene is wild and terrible. The surf boats are hauled up through the breakers considerably above high water mark, upon what t! e skilled man calls permanent ways', by a stationary steam engine. The landing and shipping of goods and produce is performed in the

same way as a vessel is taken upon the slip and launched therefrom. These natural obstructions incur heavy shipping charges, which have all to be paid by pro ducers, besides all the risks, delays, and other objectionable incidentals, which have to be encountered in attempting to carry out a shipping trade in such a road stead as Timaru, completely void of natural advantages. The difficulties

which have to be got over artificially I am strongly of opinion may be likened unto burning the candle at both ends. The suggestion which seems feasible namely—under a modern system of rail way management—whether it would not be cheaper to utilise the port of Akaroa than to endeavor to fight against nature, strikes one as a matter worthy of con sideration. The port of Akaroa is cer tainly unequalled as a pox-t, possessing every natural advantage needed to secure f the bulk of the shipping trade of the east coast, from the south of Canterbury to the Timaru district, once reasonable railway communication was opened up. lam in formed that Akaroa is not only one of the

prettiest places in the whole of New Zea land, but, besides, possesses an historical interest, as being the very spot where the British flag was first hoisted in the Middle Island. The Peninsula, as it is named, is well wooded, and abounds in numberless picturesque bays. Providence has made this part of New Zealand fit for the greatest shipping port of the south east part of the Province of Canterbury, with out expending enormous sums of money, and heaping up interest in making an artificial port. It is said those who suc ceeded in planting the British flag were possessed of talent in making a landing at such a good port ; and it would have been well if the early pioneers, who subse quently followed, had displayed more acuteness in following up and establishing the poi-t of Akaroa as the leading port in the Middle Island, in place of aiming at expending large sums of money in at tempting to get over difficulties which it

would have been prudent to have left alone. It is within the bounds of possi bility that the rising generation will live to see Akaroa flourish as one of the Lie most shipping ports in New Zealand. Before taking my leave of Oamaru/ it will be well to notice the almost un bounded limit of white stone there is in

that locality. It extends along the rail way line, and will no doubt open up a lasting trade with other parts of the Aus tralasian colonies. This stone has been used for some year sback in the conspicuous parts of the higher classic buildings in some of the larger cities. It is very suit able for fine and ornamental work. The stone cutters speak highly of it, as it is easily worked. After leaving Oamaru, the country is

first-class agricultui’al land ; some of the paddocks, in English grasses, look most luxuriant, and show evidence that a good system of husbandry has been followed. The sight of the eastern ocean is lost for a time until the 175th mile post from Christchurch is reached, which is some where adjacent to Kartigi station. From

here to 1 ort Chalmers the whole coast line is skirted through a somewhat unpro ductive part of the country; in many places the moving ti*ain is in too close proximity to overhanging perpendicular cliffs, with the roaring sea beating below, to be pleasant —a nervous traveller would declare it dangerous. In fact, for some miles befoi*e making:Port Chalmers the gradients are steep, curves sharp, the cuttings deep, with costly tunnels made, One of my Dunedin acquaintances, who possessed intelligence of a practical kind, besides being desirous to be communica tiye, informed me that the first railway contract for making 21- miles from Port Chalmeps cost about L 48,000 ; the next | of a mile cost about L 60,000 ; the third, or Parakanui, contract, L6B 000 for seven miles, to the Blueskin I think it was named. An engineering man

he must be ? for he was well up in railway line contracting-. The coixclu'sion I came to was that, according to his ideas, a much hotter and cheaper line could have been made, and opened up good country in place of, as he termed it, running against engineering difficulties. The evening of the arrival of the train in Dunedin was anything but cheering, thick, drizzling rain falling. However, with mine host Watson I found comfort able and nice retired quarters, with a capaciout reading room supplied with a good collection of newspapers and periodi cals, all filed in perfect order, which was quite relieving after being cpcp/d up in a railway carriage frcqq §.40 a.m. to 7.35 p.m, i only 230 miles, barely averaging 21 miles per hour. It is con tended that The construction of these narrow gauged, light railway lines in New Zealand, will not admit of a much higher rate of speed being attained, so the tax payer will have to be satisfied with results of a meagre kind. Dunedin has the making of one of the finest metropolitan cities in New Zealand. The hack [hilly

ground is really magnificent. In approacbe ing the city it gives one an idea of terrac after terrace of splendid homely resi dences, the occupants of "which seem to be in affluence.

The discovery of the gold fields in the Otago province about the year IS6I, has been truly the making of tin's great city. There is an air of substance about the buildings ; the streets are well formed, the making of which, with the "water supply and the system of drainage carried out, must have cost a large sum of money. The building of this fine city han been ac complished within the past 18 years. This progress is truly marvellous, and creditable to the peojile. They seem to be full o c enterprise. The street steam ti’amways are in full swing, the establishment of which have fairly run the poor cabman oft’.

[ TO BE CONTINUED.]

A Second Dr. Carver.

According to the “Pacific Life,” of San Francisco, Oakland, of that State (Cali fornia) possesses, in the pei'son of one of its residents, an equal to the now world celebrated Doctor, in many of the the latter’s well known rifle feats. The name of this gentleman is John Ruth, and he is destined to become as well known as either Dr. Carver or Bogardus. The “ Pacific Life ” writes of Mr. Ruth as follows : “ Mr. John Ruth, of Oakland is destined to be.one of the most noted marksmen in the world. Of late this distinguished gentleman has made some scores which will open the eyes of othc» crack shots. Recently at Piedmont Springs, Mr. Ruth, in shooting at glass balls, broke 48 and 40 out of 50, and 9S and 99 out of 100. He also broke 42 out of 50 by raising and firing the rifle with one hand. Prepara tions are being made for a match between Ruth and a noted shot of Utah, for a purse of 200dols. The gentlemen are to shoot at 500 glass balls, Mr. Ruth using a Ballard rifle and his opponent a shot-gun. Mr. Ruth opens a challenge to the world, not even excepting the great Dr. Cai’ver. He proposes to beat the best record ever made by Carver, 885 out of 1,000 glass balls. Mi*. Ruth’s fancy shots deserve especial mention. Recently he gave an exhibition of shooting at stationary glass balls, with his rifle held in different posi tions. 1. Holding rifle sideways. 2. Upside down, over his head, firing at the balls with the rifle thus held. 3. Shooting from hip without aim. 4, Holding head over back of chair. In firing in these fashions, Ruth did not fail in a single instance to hit his mark.

Reminiscence of Niagara.

(From the St. Louis Globe Democrat.)

I remember when I was but a boy that a man got into the rapids here, having been carried down in a boat, which was broken to pieces. He had the good for tune to be dashed on a rock, to which he clung. It was at the height of the sea son—August, if I recollect—and he clung there for fully 36 hours. Everybody streamed out of the hotels and the vil lage ; the banks of the river, particu larly the west side, were thronged with people anxious to do something to save him. Dozens of plans were suggested ; some attempted, but they all failed. Thousands of dollars were offered to any body who would rescue him. The des perate situation of the man had been tele-

graphed over the country, and every train brought crowds of passengers hither to witness it with their own eyes. He was then encouraged by shouts from the banks, but whether he could understand anything said it is doubtful. The woi*ld is said to be sympathetic. It is, or ap pears to be unsympathetic when the object for which sympathy is asked is abstract. When it is tangible, visible, all is changed.

There was an exemplification. This poor wretch could be seen. He was an ordinary uneducated man ; but he was a man, and the brotherhood and sisterhood of his race went out to him in pity, and intense eager ness to rescue him. Women of fashion, “blase” club men, selfish worldlings,

grew pale as they watched the unhappy wretch, so vivid was their sympathy. Many persons sat up all night looking across the boiling, seething, roaring waters at the small dark figure still clinging to the rock. The morning came, renewed efforts were made, but they all miscarried. The crowd had increased; it was immense. Everybody was excited. Tears were in women’s eyes ; the palor gleamed through the rouge of some of their cheeks. Can’t something be done 1 Must the poor fel low perish before our faces ? Is there no way to rescue him ? Such questions were incessantly asked; but alas ; no reply could be given. The man had good courage and great strength. He clung to

the rock with the desperation, of a dying soul. To lose his hold was to be dashed over the cataract. Appliances and con trivances arrived from Buffalo. New ex periments and new failures. Hoarse shouts still rang across the l-apids to hold on, to

be of good heart. The stoutest heart that ever throbbed could not grip that rock forever. It was wonderful how he had endured. A fresh idea had come to the minds of half a dozen mechanics. They were laboring to throw a hawser; every muscle was strained ; every eye was bent

upon their work. Suddenly the man slipped away. He was exhausted ; he threw up his arms ; 'he dashed toward the cataract. A low groan as from one breast quaked through the throng; the thousands shivered with terror. ■ A black object for a moment longer in the hell of waters, and then disappeared for ever. No one moved ; no one spoke for a while. All looked in the direction where the figure had been swallowed up. It was the enchantment of terror; it was the chill of tragedy distinctly wrought which froze every one for a moment to the spot. The old resident —he has lived here forty years— says that on an average about six persons are carried over the falls every year, and.

that four of the six are wholly or partially intoxicated and lose their livqa By care lessness or recklessness, in rowing above the rapids, going hay and the line of dan ger. But for- liquor, not more than two lives, he says, would be lost annually.

A ReUjge fob the Unfortunate.— The AnritTl Constabulary seems to be! a. sort of CaveXqf Adullam for unfortunates. A William Robert Christie, described by the Wellington papers as a “ gentleman,” was liacl up for vagrancy. The R.M. said he had made inquiries, and found that it was simply misfortune that had placed prisoner in the position he then occupied. The R.M. interested himself in the matter and found a place for the gentleman “in extremis” in the Armed Constabulary.

T"HE. ASHB U I4TGN HERALD,

[ KjftinAy, NavEMpEn ts?g.



Auction Sales. IMPORTANT SALE OF HARDWARE, BRUSHES, CHURNS, FARM AND HOUSEHOLD REQUISITES. SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 29th. At 12 o’clock. A LFRED HARRISON has received XX instructions from the Trustees in the Estate of Sanclo and Olsen, to sell by Public Auction at MESSRS SAUNDERS’ BROS. BUILD INGS, The whole of the above Stock which comprises— Churns Saucepans (enamelled, &c.) Scythes ancl Handles Gorse Knives Nails, Tin Tacks and Screws Bannister Brushes Brooms, Scrub Brushes Cruets Iron Tinware of all descriptions A large quantity of carpenters’ Tools of all kinds. Plated Goods. Knives, Folks, Plated Spoons, etc., etc. And other Goods too numerous to men tion. The whole of the above Goods are quite new, and will be sold absolutely WITHOUT RESERVE. As the above Sale will take place on Saturday, Mr. Alfred Harrison will also sell any goods entrusted to him at the same time and place, instead of at his own Rooms, which will be closed for this day only. 12 o’clock sharp. ALFRED HARRISON, 734 a Auctioneer.



Boarding Houses. CENTRAL TEMPERANCE HOTEL, Baring Square (Near Town Hall). RE-OPENING of the above commo dious and centrally situated Pri vate and Commercial Hotel. T. BROADBELT, . PROPRIETOR, Is prepared to give Superior Accommoda tion to Boarders and the Travelling Public on REASONABLE TERMS.. Weeldy Board and Lodging ... £1 Weekly Board ... ... ... 14s. MEALS AT ALL HOURS. Dinner on Saturday from 11.30. Beds (single), Is. Gd. Private Poor eor Ladies. Public Notices 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 do spared to give satisfaction. MISS HODDER, Dressmaker, Moo R E street. IG9 Gala PAPER BAGS, PAPER BAGS. /CONFECTIONERS, Fruiterers, \ i Grocers, Drapers, Seedsmen, &c., can be supplied with Paper Bags, shortly to arrive, all sizes, and Printed or Plain. WEEKS AND DIXON, Generai. Printers, East street North. WAKANUI ROAD BOARD. TO COLLECTORS. nnENDERS are invited for Collecting § Outstanding RATES for 1878-9, and RATE for 1879-80 —in accordance with the Rating Act, 187 G. To find two sureties £IOO each. Particulars can be obtained at the Board Office, Moore street, and Tenders addressed to the Chairman will be received till 10 a.m. on THURSDAY DEC. 4, 1579 FOOKS & SON, 219—r732a. Surveyors to the Board FOE 1. 3 S O _ The pres s alma na g And Diary Can be obtained from the undersigned. Price —One Shilling. WEEKS AND DIXON* Herald Office, Near Railway Station. NEW LANDS PRIMITIVE ..METHODIST CHURCH, CAM BRIDGE. THE (2nd) ANNIVERSARY SER VICES in connection with the above Church will take place on SUNDAY, NOV. 30. Morning at 11, Evening, 0.30. Sermon will be preached by Rev. W. Keall. Anniversary Tea. acting on following MONDAY, Commencing at 5.30. Tickets —ls (id. Conveyances will leave Messrs. Sando and Co.’s Store at 4.30 p.m. to convey friends to the Tea Meeting, 220—733 a. WESLEYAN CHURCH CHOIR. rjnHE MEMBERS of the Wesleyan j Church CHOIR, are requested to MEET on FRIDAY EVENING, at 7.30 sharp Practice for Anniversary. 743 a



Auction Sales. R 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, As uc u F„' ion. 7 37a WOOL. WOOL. WOOL. To Farmers, Wool-growers, and others. WE beg to inform Sheep Farmers and others that our FIRST WOOL AND SKIN SALE this season will take place at our Auction Rooms, East street, on THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 27. Farmers and others wishing to make entries are requested to send in particu lars at an early date, so that we can class and catalogue the same before the day of sale. EDMISTON BROS. AND GRUNDY, Auctioneers. EDMISTON BROS. & GUN DRY. AGENTS FOR THE SOUTH BRITISH FIRE AND MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND. CAPITAL ... £1,000,000. Insurances effected at the lowest current rates on all kinds of Buildings, Threshing Machines, Crops Growing and in Stack.



TO RUN HOLDERS, FARMERS AND OTHERS. rjpHE Undersigned have on Sale Fencing Wire No. 6 to 10. Standards and Stakes. Seeds— White Glover Red Clover Cow Grass Alsike Trefoil Lucerne, &c., Ac. Rye Grass Seed Coal and Firewood] Station Stores of Every Description. We are prepared to allow a very liberal discount for cash. EDMISTON BROS. & GUNDRY. East Street. ASHBURTON To Let and for Sale. npO LET, at a Very Low Rental, TWO X 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 T r lOS. BULLOCK.



T O LET , WITH A PURCHASING CLAUSE, OR FOR SALE, CHEAP, 453 ' ACEES ’ 453 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 too. Apply to 2—S66a THOMAS BULLOCK. FOR SALE, COMPACT FARM, well-watered, and really first-class land of about 300 acres, situated on Lonsheach Estate For full particulars, apply to 6 THOMAS BULLOCK. FOR SALE, Cheap, or TO LET, with a Purchasing Clause, a FARM, of -137 Acres, partly improved, and situated about three and a half miles from the Township. Apply to 5 THOMAS BULLOCK. NEW ZEALAND WESLEYAN Published Monthly. JUST ARRIVED, the “New Zealand Wesleyan” for November. Price Gel- Sold at the Herald Office, East Street. WEEKS AND DIXON, Agen"~s. O you Want the News of the Day Read the Ashburton- Herald. HOUSEMAIDS.— The Herald asks a Housemaid for you in 20 words for !/-• rFHE “ Herald ” is on every Tea Table jl_ in Ashburton VV7 ANTED. —The Herald tells your Y Y Wants in 20 words, for 1/-.



Business Notices.. FRUIT, CONFECTIONERY, &0., &c. . NOW OPEN. F. FURNESS BEGS to inform the public of Ash burton that he lias just- opened a NEW STOCK OF . FRUIT AND CONFECTIONERY IN THE SHOP NEXT TO HOPPER & CO.’S, Saunders’ New Buildings, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. Oranges, Lemons, Apples, Dates, Nuts, Almonds, Confectionery, Biscuits, Ac., Ac., Ac. 618 a BUTCHERS, BAKERS, GENERAL STOREKEEPERS, GRAIN AND SEED MERCHANTS, NORTON FARM, SEAFIELD. ' ! TONES 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 tlieir 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, Seaeield. • Butchers, Bakers, General Store keepers, Grain and seed Merchants. AG E N T S POlt THE ASHBURTON HERALD and ' ! GUARDIAN. 679 a!



TINWALD. g HEARER AND GALLOWAY, - : ' MILLWRIGHTS, AGRICULTURAL AND GENERAL IMPLEMENT MAKERS, Great South Road, Tixwald, 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. COAOHBUILDING. Orders received for 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. f|IHE Undersigned having been a;‘- I pointed agent for the sale vf McCORMICK’S & W. A. WOOD'S REAPERS AND BINDERS is now'prepared to treat with those who will want them for the coming season. FREDK PAVITT, 555a—8S East Street, Ashburton. JpiNYELOPES, NOTEPAPER, EN VELOPES, NOTEPAPE R. —The cheapest ever offered in Ashburton, at the Herald Office, Wholesale Stationery Depot, Saunders’ Buildings. The Stud. THOROUGHBRED ENTIRE COLT Of the Traducer Blood. To Travel this Season the ASHBURTf AND Districts, See future Advertisements for ParUcGbrs, S. H. FOWLER & CO/„, ProprietoAV o<J4a 20 Win&Unv IT is only a Penny, is to W got,every where in Town, along the Railway line, and of the Country Agents. rpALE. —The Herald, publishes apor- X tion of a readable story ever Satur day. Read it.



Geseral Merchants. JUST RECEIVED Por S. >3. Durham and other late arrivals, EXTENSIVE ADDITIONS TO STOCK OF GOODS SUITABLE FOR 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, Fischus, Jackets, &c. A SPLENDID ASSORTMENT . OB' 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 OF 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 Got of Go od Tuscans at Is 6d each. A Lot of Good Felts at Is 9d each. BOOTS AND SHOES I lest Xmpoi . ted and Colonial Makes at the M'OS.T REASONABLE PRICES. GROCERY , CROCKERY, AND HARD WA RE DEPARTMENTS. Well fitted up. . HEW SEASONS’ TEAS. Splend id qua lifcy, not to be surpassed for prices. .■: JRS—Bi own, Soft, White, Yarra vi 11a, Crusj he d Loaf, and Chopped. Ch dstmas Fruits, Currants, Raisins, . Almc nds, Nuts, Jams, Tart Fruits, &c. PRI ME HAMS and OLD CHEESE with-every necessary and luxury. tYANT ED 5000 DOZEN OF EGGS. T. R. HODDER AND COMPANY, MllCHi \NT STOREKEEPERS. -• JWp.y- Ageusia? fm* * ’ he Norwich Union Fire lws\ '-rarce Society,