AGRICULTURAL PAPERS.

“THE Part 11. AGRICULTURAL STATISTICS OF THE UNITED KINGDOM. The total Home produce can now be very correctly calculated from the annual agricultural returns. The collection of these returns! was instituted in Ireland at the timejbfjithe' potato famine in 1847. It is only sihce 1867 that they have beet published yearly. The information is col lected by the Constabulary, a semi-military force, stationed it all parts of the country, and is arranged by the Registrar-General, ind annually, printed. The experience of this has created such a fund of local know ledge that there can now be no doubt enter tained of the substantial accuracy of the re turns. Minute accuracy is not expected or required, but the comparisons from year to year show the relative correctness obtained to be sufficient for all practical purposes. The value of this information is powerfully set forth in the following statement, show ing comparative quantity and value of Home and foreign agricultural produce consumed annually in the United King dom :

Table showing comparative quantity and value Of Home and foreign agricultural produce annually consumed for 1877: —

It is shown from the above statement that the total value of the home crop is more than double that of the imported, but the proportion of vegetable and animal food is singularly close, as will be shown by this further arrangement of figures : Home growth. £ £ Value of Com and - - , . vegetable ’ pro duce 125,737,5°° 5 3 >537>5 0 ° Value of Animal produce ... 135,000,000 58,170,000 260,737,500 110,707,500

The quantity of Indian corn imported in 1876 was nearly 40,000,000 cwts, an amount quite exceptional and unpre cedented, and therefore not included in itß full amount-in the preceding table : Table showing average price of British wheat, barley, and oats in the United Kingdom, per imperial quarterof# bushels, in each of the 16

' General average for 16 years—Wheat, 51s sd; : barley, 375. 6d ; oats, 24s 9d. These averages will -nO.' doubt be of in terest to the New Zealand agriculturalist, and may be looked upon as valuable re cords, not only-for the use of those directly occupied in grain growing—but of considerable interest to others. The following is the analysis extending over sixteen years. This statement shows the maximum and minimum yearly average price realised for wheat, barley, and oats, and the general average prices per Imperial quarter for the period referred to, namely, 1863 to 1878, WHEAT.

i, •vj'SdfasiiON.^br'iAsriJOWHEKs -in the taKODOM TO THE WHOLE POPU 320,000 to 33,000,000. Doomsday Book ” for the United Kingdom lately published, divided the

ijjj,o iwa wl# have lsg| than one acr£ of iy&ii those who liayp onp acre tind upwards. Tho former comprise 70 per cent, of the whole, but as none of this class has so much as an acre and they hold altogether less than a two hundredth part of the land, they may be regarded as house holds only. Excluding these, as not properly agricultural landowners, it may then fairly be said that one person in every hundred of the entire population of the United Kingdom is a landowner. Subdividing that figure by the average number of each family, it may be con cluded that every twentieth head of a family is an owner of land.

THE MOST STRIKING FEATURES OF RECENT AGRICULTURAL PROGRESS.

Before entering on a more detailed description of the principles which generally regulate the management of agricultural and other landed property, it may, pehaps., be advisable briefly to notice the progress recently made, together with the changes which science and art, or the operation of other combined causes, in connection with the present position of the British farmer, and the effect of such in regard to competition, which may have been in consequence thus forced upon him.

One of the most striking features in connection with agricultural progression is the general introduction of the farmer’s real friend —the reaper and binder, which has multiplied the effects of human labor to a most wonderful extent, and that, too, at the most critical season of the year—harvest time, when the salvation of the entire crop at times depends on the expedition with which it is gathered in. There is also in use a machine for haymaking, pos sessing similar advantages. It would, indeed be difficult to estimate, generally speaking, the benefits which have accrued from the introduction of these two highly important labor-saving machines. Next to the economy of labor may be ranked the continued increase of produce, brought about by the expedient of taking two corn crops in succession. Where the land is clean, and in high condition, and where the agriculturist is free to follow a rational system of farm ing, the four-course system of alternate corn and green crops, wheat, turnips, barley, and. grass, have two great advan tages—first, by alternating restorative and cleansing crops with compand second, by regular distribution of labor throughout the year. This is now the most modern system followed in Great Britain. It is pointed out with great force how such a course might be bene ficial, and become an instrument of great national value if any unforeseen occurrence should cut off one of the main supplies of wheat—thajt of Russia for example. If only the twentieth part of the corn land of the United Kingdom were called on to bear an additional wheat crop, the loss would be at once made good, and with no perceptible strain on the present agricul tural system. By this means, if all Europe were shut against Great Britain, she would be quickly able to meet the in creased home demand by double cropping, to the extent of one tenth of her corn land. It is clear that at present Great Britain possesses, in this power of taking a second wheat crop, a latent reserve force, which might on very short notice be brought into action; and this is without reckoning anything on the immense reserve power of cereal production which is stored up in the pasture lands, ready in case of need. It is a power, moreover, that will check any con siderable permanent rise in the price of wheat, and which would dispel all predic tions likely to arise at anything that high settled rates can rule. A decline in the acreage under wheat is, when not caused by a bad seedtime, the natural result of low price ; but when the price rises, increased acreage quickly follows. Were the price to rise steadily, and show signs of permanence, the second crop system would extend, and effectually check the rise in price.

(To be Continued.)

NOTES FROM SEAFIELD.

FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT. In my last I promised you that I would give further information about the crops in this district, and I will now attempt to inform your readers as to the progress on the plains. The weather has been so extraordinarily favorable to the light land in this district, I will venture to say that, taking into consideration the high value set on land in other districts, and the low estimation in which the farms on the plains has been held, our crops will astonish some of the proprietors of land valued at from L2O to LSO per aero, since our pro rata yield, according to cost of production, will be enormously beyond anything in Canterbury. About Seafield proper, the wheat is looking remarkably well, but is in most cases late. This, I think, is in its favor, as we have a saying in the old country, “A late harvest, a full barn." I noticed one peculiarity about some of the farms here which I should like some of the proprietors on whose crops it shows most to explain. Some fields have yellow patches and strips, and this will occur where the surrounding crop is quite green. lam quile at a loss to account for it, and would be obliged to some of my friends to render a reason therefor.

Some of the barley and oat crops are looking first-class, and I will notice them more particularly in my next, letter. There are some fields of self-sown corn which look a deal better than the first crop did last year. The hay harvest has already commenced, but I think some are cutting it rather early for seed. The Kyle farmers are all in good spirits in the hope of an abundant harvest, and they have first-rate prospects at present. About the Wakanui creek, on the rich land, everything is looking first-class ; but the farmers here could do with a good deal less rain than they have had. I.will not venture in this letter to give you an estimate of the yield per acre, as last year’s judgment on my part com pletely threw my old English notions into the shade, but as the crop comes out in ear I will then make a guess at the num ber of bushels per acre throughout the plains. I may here mention that there is a large area in potatoes this year, and the tops look very promising. I was also glad to notice, as a sign of renewed confidence, that the plough is at work on the tus socks again, getting new land ready for next year’s crop. A few years and a tus sock will be a thing of the past in Sea field, unless grown as a curiosity.

THE CROPS ON THE WINGHMORE ROAD.

The crops in this direction aye looking well and giving promise of an abundant yield. We have not recently inspected the cultivated portions of Mr. Hart’s run, but from the appearance of growth on inferior land, we have no doubt that that portion of the country under the able management of Mr. Stitt is doing well. Mr. Petty has 110 acres of wheat of great promise, and some barley and oats almost as good. The wire worm has affected portions of the oat crop, but we think the average yield on this farm may be fairly, estimated at 25 bushels per acre. Mr. Spring has about 300 acres down[in cereals, comprising wheat, oats, and barley. The wheat is late sown, but of a very healthy color and general appearance ; part of the oat crop is good, hut the balance and the greater part of the barley is only fair. The barley is sown on new land not sufficiently worked, and to this the partial failure of the crop must be attributed. Mr Baldwin has 60 acres of oats, and about 40 of barley. The whole of the crop is looking fairly well, but about ten acres of the oats will not yield heavily. Mr. Hercock has the best crops in the neighborhood, and we think quite equal to any growing in the country. Ten acres of barley are really splendid, and will lie ail early crop, for which its enterprising grower should realise a high figure. Fifty acres of oats, and 70 of wheat’hre almost equally promising, and tho lot cannot go much less than 40 bushels to the acre. The land is quite light, similar to the rest of the plains, hut Mr. Hercock is a thorough farmer, who would be an ac quisition to any district, and has worked his holding in an admirable manner. The Akaroa borough reserve is still unoccu pied, but the Kaiapoi reserve of 2000 acres is leased by Messrs. Saunders Bros., and they have a large quantity in crop, looking very well. Mr. Campbell has 55 acres wheat, 20 acres barley, and CO acres oats, all looking well, one piece of tuscan of about 28 acres being especially good.

LONGBEACH ROAD BOARD.

The usual monthly meeting of this Board was held at the new office on the Longbeach road on Saturday, the 6th inst, Present —Messrs Grigg : (Chairman) Clark, Dawson, and Taylor. THE DIVIDED BOARD. A letter was read from the Bank of New Zealand, Ashburton, advising the receipt of the sum of L 760 15s 4d from the Treasury in favor of the Ashburton Road Board, and as this account was now closed, asking to be informed to whom the money should be credited. -?. - The Chairman was asked to see the Chairman of the Wakanui Road Board, in order that they may together write to the Treasury, explaining that the Ashbur ton Road District had been divided into two districts, and that the money should also he divided. WATERTON BOUND. A letter was read from the Ashburton County Council, asking the Board to nominate a poundkeeper for the new pound at Waterton. It was resolved to advertise for tenders. INSURANCE ON OFFICES. Mr. George Parkin, the contractor for the erection of the new Road Board offices, wrote, asking for a refund of money paid for insurance of the building. The matter was referred to Mr. Bruce, the architect. THE WEATHER AND WORK. Mr. Samuel Anderson, the contractor for the formation of Ford’s road, wrote, asking for the extension of the contract time, owing to the wet weather which has lately occurred. The request was granted. SIDE DRAIN BRIDGES. Messrs. Donaldson, Morgan, Moses, and Read, wrote asking for bridges to be placed over the large side drains on the Waterton road, in order to give them access to their properties. In terms of a former resolution of the Board, it was decided to supply the tim ber at Ashburton, the applicants doing the work of carting and erection. surveyor’s REPORT. The Surveyor’s report was read as fol lows :—l. I have the honor to recom mend that a footpath be formed on parts of the Great South and Graham’s roads at Tinwald, with a timber kerbing and side channels. 2. That the ruts on Bell’s, Longbeach, and the Great South roads be filled in. 3. That the road between the Islesworth and Lowcliff stations be re paired where already formed, by drainage, the manager agreeing to contribute half the cost of an outfall drain. 4. That the approach to the Hinds Ford on the Low cliff Beach Road he repaired. 5. That a culvert be placed on the main road at the Waterton school, and another at the blacksmith’s shop at Waterton 011 the same road. 0. And that the Upper Ash burton Road Board be asked to enlarge the present culvert over the Tinwald creek on Road alongside of railway. The first four clauses were adopted, together with instructions to put about ten additional yards per chain of shingle on 120 chains of the road between Winslow and Willowby. The remaining two clauses were deferred until the drainage scheme was definitely arranged. RETURNING OFFICER. Mr. W. Cuthbert was appointed to be the Returning Officer for the district. THANKS. Instructions were given to the Clerk to write to the Willowby School Committee, and also to the schoolmaster expressing the thanks of the Board for the use of the schoolroom during ■ the meetings of the Board lately held in it. MISCELLANEOUS. It was resolved to insure the new Road Board office and cottage for L4OO, and the stables for LIOO, in the New Zealand In surance Company ; and to advertise that all outstanding rates for the year ending 3lst March, 1879, would be sued for. Accounts amounting L 829 17s. 2d. were examined and passed for payment, and the meeting adjourned.

One day in spring Sir Walter Scott strolled forth with Lady Scott to enjoy a walk around Abbotsford. In their wan derings they passed a field where a number of ewes were enduring the frolics of their lambs. “Ah,” exclaimed Sir Walter, “ ’its no wonder that poets, from the earliest ages, have made the lamb the emblem of peace and innocence.” “They are, indeed, delightful animals,” returned her ladyship ; “ especially with mint sauce.”

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Description, Home Growth- cwts.. Foreign Growth. cwts. Total. cwts. Value of Home Growth. Value of Foreign Growth. Total Value. Wheat ... Barley ... Oats Beans and peas... ... Indian corn ... 55,000,000 44,000,000 64,000,000 14,000,000 55,000.000 11,000,000 12,000,000 5,000,00c 20,060,000 110,000,000 55,000,000 76,000,000 19,000,000 20,000,000 £32,187,500 19.800,000 28,800,000 6,300,000 £32,187,500 4,950,000 5,400,000 2,250,000 7,000,000 £64,375.000 24,750,000 34,200,000 8,550,000 7,006,000 •’-> " Total corn ; ... > “Potatoes ...‘ -butchers’ meat, bacon; ham, andpork; .Cheese' and butter ”.. *Wool"'i ... : .... ... Milk ... ;£ ... ' ' ... ’ZZ ... ( Hay for horses, agricultural 3: not'agri- * • cultural ■ 17: Straw,' sold for town consumption ... 177,900,000 111,000,000 24,500,000 : 3,000,600 . 1,214,090 80,000,600 40,000,000 103,000,000 v 5,000,000 .6,000,000 .,.3,100,000 :?3,160,000 280,000,000 116,000,000 30,800,000 6,100,000 4,374,000 80,000,00c 40,000,000 87,087,500 16,650,000 87,000,000 13,500,000 8,560,000 26,000,000 16,060,000 6,000,000 51,787,500 750,000 22,050,000 14,000,000 22,120,000 138,875,000 17,400,000 109,050,000 27,500,000 30,620,000 ■ 26,000,000 > 16,000,000 6,coo,oco Total... 436,714,000 120,560,000 557,274,00c 260* 737. 5°°* 110,707,500 371,445,006



years 1863*1878. Year. Wheat. Barley. Oats. ■■ fcayoi. s.-'d'. s. d. s. d. 1863 44 9 33 « 21 2 1864 40 2 29 11 20 1 1865 41 10 29 9 21 10 1866 49 ” 37 5 24 7 ■ 1867 64 6 40 0 26 1 1868 63 9 43 0 28 1 1869 * 48 2 39 5 26 0 1870 46 IO • 34 7 22 IO 1871 56 IO 36 2 25 2 1872 57 0 37 4 23 2 x873 58 8 40 5 25 5 1874 55 9 v 44 11 28 IO 1875 45 2 38 5 28 8 1876/n • / 46 • 2 : . » " 35; 2 26 3 1877 56 9 39 S 25 n ■ 1878 46 5 40 2 24 4



s. d. Max'mum yearly average per Im- 64 6 . perial quarter ‘.Minimum yearly average per Im- " • perial quarter ... Geriefil average per Imperial quar- 4« 0 ’ter for sixteen years ' ... 51 5 M BARLEY. Maximum yearly, average per Im- . pdrikl^uartfer'' ‘"W:*' '_'••• ' /:-Minimum yearly average per Inn 44 u 29 1.9 37 6 B'penalGquarteJc;!. •••: . .-rye . .-’General average per Imperial • quarter lor sixteen years • OATS.- ■ • ■' ‘ J Maximum yearly average per Im- perial quarter ... ••• .JMinimum yearly average per Im- . 28 8 20 7 perial quarter ••• General average per Imperial quarter for sixteen yetrs 24 9



Aufititm SSg,I6SS. • WEDNESDAY, 10th DECEMBER. 12.30 o’clock Sharp. ALFRED HARRISON has received instructions from Mr. J D. Penny, Burnett street (next the Borough Council Chambers), to sell by Public Auction, on the Premises, the whole of his Household Furniture and Effects, Comprising : Double Beadstead, Horsehair Mat tresses, Feather Pillows and Palliasses, Blankets, Sheets, Quilts, Chest Drawers, Child’s Cot, Looking Glasses, Towels, Curtains, Cane-seated Chairs, Tables, Carpet, Bedroom Set, Plates and Dishes, Plated Goods, Portable Boiler, Bath, Ac., Ac. Sale at 12.30. ALFRED HARRISON, 792 a Auctioneer. Business Notice. INK for Marking Packages, Sten cilling, Ac. Large bottles, 2s, each. WEEKS A DIXON, Stationers, Ac., East street. 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 ne spared to give satisfaction. MISS HODDER, Dressmaker, Moore street. 109—-651 a WANTED KNOWN, the season for transplanting is at hand, and we can supply, many thousands Cabbage, Cauliflower, Broccoli, Savoy, Brussel Sprouts, Celery, and other Plants, for "winter supply. 745 a SEALY BROS. 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. Weekly Board and Lodging ... £1 Weekly Board ... ... ... 14s. MEALS AT ALL HOURS. Dinner on Saturday from 11.30. Beds (single), Is. 6d. Private Room eor Ladies. 153—G24a Ashburton Caledonian society. PROGRAMME OF SPORTS, To be held on BOXING DAY, FRIDAY, 26th DECEMBER, 1879.



1. Music—Bagpipes, Pibrochs, 1 prize, Marches, Strathspeys, 1 prize. 2. Quoits —Ist and 2nd prizes. 3. Men’s Open Handicap Hurdle Race —440 yards, 6 hurdles ; Ist and 2nd prizes. 4. Handicap Hurdle Race— For hoys not over 1G years of age—44o yards ; Ist and 2nd prizes. 5. Running High Jump— Men and boys, Ist and 2nd prizes. 0. Tossing the Caber—lst and 2nd prizes. 7. Standing High Jump —Men and boys, Ist and 2nd prizes. 8. Handicap Race— loo yards, men, 1 prize. 9. Running High Jump— For boys under 16 years of age, 1 prize. 10. Highland Reel— lst and 2nd prizes. 11. Highland Fling —lst and 2nd prizes. 12. Irish Jig—Men, Ist and 2nd prize. 13. Irish Jig—Ladies, Ist and 2nd prizes. 14. Sword Dance—lst and 2nd prizes. 15. Grand Handicap Flat Races— Men, 200 yards, 300 yards, 440 yards, Ist, 2nd, and 3rd prizes. 16. Vaulting with Pole— Men, Ist and 2nd prizes. 17. Vaulting with Pole— Boys under 16 years, Ist and 2nd prizes. 18. Flat Race— Men, i mile, Ist and 2nd prizes. 19. Walking Match — Men, 2 miles, Ist and 2nd prizes. 20. Putting the Stone — 16 lbs, Ist and 2nd prizes. 21. Throwing the Hammer— l 6 lbs, Ist and 2nd prizes. 22. Wrestling— Cumberland Style, 1 prize ; Collar and Elbow, 1 prize. 23. Flat Race— Men, 1 mile, Ist and 2nd prizes. 24. Three Legged Race—loo yards, 1 prize. 25. Running Hop, Step, and Jump— -Ist and 2nd prizes. 26. Running Long Jump—lst and 2nd prizes. 27. Best Dressed Highlander—l prize. 28. Gymnastics on Horizontal Bar—l prize. 29. Old Men’s Race—Over 40 years, 100 yards, Ist and 2nd prizes. 30. Handicap Consolation Race— For boys and men, 200 yards, Ist and 2nd prize. 31. Singlestick. — 1 prize.



The entrance fees and amount of prizes will be advertised during the month of December. By order of the Directors, J. E. HYDE HARRIS, Secretary. Nov. 24, 1879. 239—750 a "J~ ANTED. —The Heralju tells your p Wants in 20 words, for 1/-.



O O L SALE OUR NEXT WOOL, SKIN, AND TALLOW SALE WILL TAKE PLACE ON THURSDAY, 11th DECEMBER, At 1.30 p.m. When we have a large number of ots to offer, and shall be glad to take entries up to 12 o’clock on Thursday the 11th December. EDMISTON BROS. A GUNDRY, Auctioneers.



A N D SAL E . OUR NEXT PIsOTEPv T Y S A L E WILL TAKE I‘I.AOE ON THURSDAY, 11T1I DECEMBER, At 1.30 p.m. When we shall offer— Several Sections at Tinwalcl with Cottages thereon. The Akaroa Borough Council Reserve containing 2000 Acres, in Farms of 250 Acres each, on a 14 Years’ Lease. Several sections in Ashburton and Suburbs, together with Cottages erected thereon. Sale at 1.30 p.m. EDMISTON BROS. A GUNDRY. Auctioneers. 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, Ac., A. Agents for the Maks it 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. nnO Pei’sons desirous of renting GRASS X LAND near town, 120 ACRES to Let, situated close to the Racecourse. Rent low. T. BULLOCK. TO LIVERY STABLE KEEPERS, CONTRACTORS AND OTHERS. IYOR SALE, 50 Acres GRASS, suitable for Seed or Hay. T. BULLOCK. TO LET, at a Very Low Rental, TWO SHOPS in East Street; also, one in Burnett Street. T. BULLOCK. rgjO LET, at a very low rental—Bakery, X together with Dwelling-house ani Shop, near the Post Office. 393 a TUOS. BULLOCK,



TO LET, WITH A PURCHASING CLAUSE, OR FOR SALE, CHEAP, ACRES, 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 ton. Apply to 2—866 a THOMAS BUI.LOCK. EOR SALE, A COMPACT FARM, well-watered, and really first-class land of about 200 acres, situated on Lonebeach 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. HOUSEMAIDS. — The Herald asks a Housemaid for you in 20 words for 1 /-. 5 in Ashburton,



FRUIT,- CONFECTIONERY, &v.\ Ac. NOW OPEN. F. FURNESS BEGS to inform the public of Ash burton that he has just opened a NEW STOCK OF FRUIT AND CONFECTIONERY IN THE SHOP NEXT TO HODDER & CO.’S, Saunders’ New Buildings, EAST STREET/ASHBURTON. Oranges, Lemons, Apples, Dates, ... ; \ . Nuts, '• * Almonds, Confectionery, Bjscuita, etc., Ac., Ax. 678 a TIN WALD. (N HEARER 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 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, Tinavald. 165—641 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 Sealield and neighboring districts, that their Bread, Meat, and Store Carts travel the following routes ou the days given below : Sealield to Kyle, and Acton— " Wedne sdays. 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 FOR THE ASHBURTON HERALD AND GUARDIAN. 679 a REAPERS AND BINDERS. rnHE Undersigned having been n.- 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. FREDK. PAYITT, 555a—8S East Street, Ashburton. jpiNVELOPES, NOTEPAPER, EN VELOPES, NOTEPA PER. —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 ASHBURTON AND WAKANUI Districts, See future Advertisements for Particulars. S. H. FOWLER & CO„ Proprietors, o(J4a —20 Winslow IT is only a Penny, is to be got every where in Town, along the Railway ne, and of the Country Agents. • TALE. — The Herald publishes a por tion of a readable story ever Satur ay. Read it.



GcjfiOi’al Mer’gluvntg, JUST RECEIVED Per S.S. 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, Fisclius, Jackets, &c. 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. MTLLTNERY 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 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 surpassed for prices. SUGARS-—Brown, Soft, White, Yarra villa, Crushed Loaf, and Chopped. Christmas Fruits, Currants, Raisins Almonds, Nuts, Jams, Tart Fruits, Ac. PRIME HAMS and OLD CHEESE with every necessary and luxury. WANTED 5000 DOZEN OF EGGS. T. R. HODDER A! AND COMPANY, MERC HAN'T STOREKEEPERS, Agents for The Norwich Union File Insurance Society.