pßfpCS®^. y \tviv.v-i j 3R* r ■ C °Mr. nl Turnbtill hoped they would hear no more about this Government saving the country from financial ruin. If members would look through the Financial btatement it would be seen that New Zealand had never been, .threatened with »hy such ruin. He would support ‘ the Bill if they remained in session to Christmas. —lt would be>better,than to defeat *a l 'measure of such- i&pdi'tiince. - ; Mr. Sheehan said nothing could be more distinct than the. promise that the Re-adjustment Bill would be brought dpwn,, He, knew it would not. Then again the House passed a distinct resolution that it was to ; be brought forward, and yet after twb J ttioriths’ deldy' they ivere told that these promises and resolutions were to be disregarded.'' - H<i Vt’otild vote for the second reading. Mr. Stewart reiterated the assertion’' that the Premier had giveil a direct promise to the effect he would bring down a readjusted measure. Mr. Macandrew scouted the idea that for the sake of shearing a few hundred sheep, or reaping a few tons of grain, they should go away and leave a measure like this—a measure to which they were com mitted—unpassed; and Mr. Reeves hav ing spoken, -i/I i-1 - '■) :: Major Atkinson said the Bill before the House*.did, at re-distribution, it simply, provided for the'election.of a Com mission to divide the colony iiito electoral districts, based on the principle of popula tion/ ' If necessary all that could be done without {the' expense and • • Waste' of time involved in this measure. Its effect would not advance a i redistribution of seats. •Government was 1 as anxious 1 as it could possibly be , ,to. ;get ... this.... redistribution passed, but‘ they hacTxid time, and - no one wanted 'Another; general - election this and - next May, when 'the House would again be ..called together. .A Bill of thisfkind : wolild, under; ordinary cir cumstances," take a month Tor six weeks to pass, v- -No v one would sit that time, ■o it waft absurd'to bring it 1 down at this Stage, of the session. . , Messrs*' Hislop/’ Giaborfie, and Pyke, having,spoken Mr,. f Murray, moved the idjburhfnerit J of 'the" debate, ' and c Mr. Qolbeek seconded. : r . Mr. Hall speaking to the motion for adjournment,' i sa£id i In 6 'member of the House was more anxious to see a re distribution than he was ; but it would be quite impossible to pass such a measure this session. Next session a carefully considered measure on the sub ject would be brought down. Sir G. Grey said it was not until he found that he was being deceived that he brought down, this .. measure. The Preniier 1 %^d-'got'up that night in his place and stated absolute untruths. Mr. Hall called "upon the statement “ untruth-” -to be withdrawn.. .. vi li'SiFG. -Grey- said’that'he did not use the word in the sense of a wilful untruth. a (good deal-bf discussion on the point,the debate proceeded. . Sir G/ Grey went on to say that they had been absolutely deluded. There was; still plenty ..of time, to’pass the.Bill. Of the promise of “the Premier about bringing down this Bill was not carried out he; would still do his best to prevent further! supplies being granted, and] , hey-. hoped members would stand by him in that de termination.

The House divided on. the motion for: adjournment, Ayes—43 ;■ noes, 29. * Mr. George moved as a further amend-1 ment that the : debate ; be adjourned till > 3 p.m. on Wednesday. Mr. Saunders said he approved of the; Bill, but felt it was too late in the session tof be dealt with at all conclusively. It had been shown that the re-distribu- ! tion would affect Canterbury principally. In that case Government had nothing to fear, as a new election would be likely to’ strengthen their ranks. The debate was continued until the; House was counted• out. ■ Obi ■>.

SHERWOOD.

CONSECRATION OF ALL SAINTS CHURCH. On Wednesday- morning a large num-j ber of pfeople asS6mbl6d at Sherwood, the estate of J. B. Passmore, Esq.,—to assist in the inaugural celebration of a new Anglican" f.GMrch just completed. The: building is nicely situated, adjoining the! proposed township, and next to the school reserve. The church is built in the Gothic style of architecture, is 35 feet in length, and 22 .feet wide, the walls plastered inside, and the wood-work finely finished and oiled. Everything was complete; the seats, which partake of the Gothic tone of the architecture of the building, are very comfortable, the com munion rail and chancel add to the attrac tivenesß of the little sanctuary. In a re-| cess built, for the, purpose on the right hand side of the altar/is art excellent organ j while placed in position, just inside the main entrance, is a very elegant stone font. The main entrance consists of double doors and a small porch. A good' toned bell has been"'hung tin '.the 'steeple on top of the church. The structure was erected by Mr... Powrie, of Ashburton, and Mr. Mountfort, of Christchurch, was the archi tect. Both these gentlemen have carried out theirwork well, and thpse; interested are highly pleased with the church, which has cost altogether about £530. We un derstand the necessary funds have been provided by Mr. Passmore, who deserves the most hearty thanks of the parish for his very liberal undertaking. This is thb third of six churches proposed to be built in the parish of Ralcaia. The consecration service commenced at 11 o’clpck .by his Lordship the Bishop of Qhristchurch, assisted by Rev. Mr. Elton, of RaksUtVi Rev, Mr Paige, of Ashburton Rpv‘ iyij ; . i’hßcoe, of Bftvenfiide, and Rev. }piwcley, of Rinoohm The . choral service was very well rendered, Mr. Jagger acting as organist, and the Cathedral Psalteß was. used. The church was chastely decorated, prominent amongst 4he- decorations being ; a ; floral cruci 'form design' over' the communion table. His Lordship delivered the discourse, taking s text from Hebrews x, 24 and 25 “ And let us consider one another, to provoke unto love and good works . not forsaking the assembling of ourselveß together, as the manner of some ; but exhorting ©ne another. ’ 1 he address was listened to attentively, and in concluding, "His Lordship reminded his hearers of their duties and responsibilities, and also ' the great privilege of assembling to • getherfrom time to time to worship. He invited the members in the parish to look after those about them,

furthejc asked theni to devote themselves to tjie work that' had been commenced that day in their midst. .A. .liberal collection was taken, and after the public service the com munion followed. There were not less than 100 at the service, which comfortably tilled the church, nearly all finding seats. A great many of the visitors came up by special train from Rakaia, on the new line, which runs through the estate, and the station is close to the proposed town ship. , The service over, the majority of visitors proceeded to Mr. Passmore’s house, where a sumptuous repast was ready, and it was not until after three sittings that the large number of visitors were all served with lunch., , During the. afternoon Mr. Pass ‘mbre kindly showed his 'guests: around the estate, of which we shall give a full ac count in a future issue. At 4 o’clock the visitors for Rakaia left by train highly pleased with their visit.

THE NEW BRITAIN MASSACRE AFFAIR.

[By Telegraph.]

Auckland, Dec. 3.

Arrived—The Ohalon, schooner, from Fiji, bringing tidings of the dismissal of the charge of manslaughter against the Rev. Geo. Brown, through the Attorney- General withdrawing from the prosecution. Mi\ Brown has been the guest of the Go vernor at Government house, but on Chief Justice Gorrie returning to Levuka from the Windward tour, Mr. Brown re ceived a summons. The Governor was very angry, and said lie would try the case. The Chief Jfistice also claimed a right, to do so, and it is stated a quarrel ensued. Subsequently Mr. Brown was summoned. When the Governor held a kind of court he read to Mr. Brown a minute in which he declared he was unable to carry out the instructions he had received from the Secretary of State in consequence of Chief Justice Gorrie’s action. He" stated that, from a careful consideration of all the evidence laid be forehim, including Mr. Brown’s lettersand reports from H.M. S. Beagle and Sandfiy, and the German warship Ariadne, as well as the report of Captain Purvis of H M.S. Doane, and a mass of depositions recently taken on New Britain, lie felt bound to state that-’in his opinion there was no ground for any criminal proceedings. On the 13th ult., Mr. Brown appeared in the High Commissioner’s Court, to answer the. summons. , The Attorney- General having 1 retired from the case no prosecutor appeared. Mr. J. S. Solomon, appeared for the defence. On the case being called the Judicial Commissioner said —Mr. Brown, you are aware that these proceedings were originally commenced on receipt of your own letters, which I . received as Acting High Commissioner, narrating events which had taken place in New Britain. No summons was actually issued, as it was hoped either the investigation would take place in New Britain, or you would come to Levuka. On your arrival recently, the summons was accordingly issued, and you are here to-day to answer it. But in the meantime, for much delay lias necessarily taken place, a very full enquiry into the circumstances of the affair in New Britain has been .made by a competent naval officer, under the authority of the Com modore, and the result of that enquiry has been, since your arrival in Levuka, re ceived by the High Commissioner. No enquiry by a .naval officer can of course be taken as a legal investigation where an offence lias , been committed by a British subject within the jurisdiction of an Order -in Council; but such enquiries are most'’useful m supplying the High Commissioner , with . information, and to enable him to determine whether done in the Western Pacific, ought or not to be regarded as an offence, and be pro secuted as such in the public interest. I have received from the High Com missioner a number of documents supplied by the Commodore, with an expression of His Excellency’s decision as to whether you ought to be prosecuted as for an offence under the Order in Council or not, and that decision is that yours is not such a case as ought to be so prosecuted. Tlic High Commissioner, as you are aware, has not merely executive authority, with power to authorise the Council to prose cute for the public interest, but he is by the Constitution of the High Commissioner’s Court, head of that Court, to whose opinion as to the propriety of the institu tion of proceedings the other Judges of that Court are bound to give that respect and deference to which it is so well en titled. Therefore, in these circumstances Ido not propose to proceed further v ith this matter. Indeed, there is in point of fact, no prosecutor. The Attorney-General was then asked if that was not so, and he replied “Yes,” and you are accordingly free to depart. ”

THE NEWLANDS TEA MEETING.

BY OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT. The first anniversary of the Primitive Methodist Church at Newlands was cele brated on Tuesday' last by a public tea meeting. . On the Sunday previous, the Rev. W. Keall preached the anniversary sermons. Owing to inclement weather, the morning congregation was small, but at the evening service the little church was well filled. The tea on Tuesday passed off with unqualified success. To a stranger in the district, the questiom naturally sug gested itself—where can so many jieople come from ? but when your correspondent learned that one family had travelled twelve miles to be present on the occasion the number of visitors was not so much a mystery. The tables, which were loaded with edibles, and delicacies calculated to tempt an epicuro, were presided over by Mesdames Watkins, Greyburn, Lill, Austin, Lloyd, and Coll well; and too much praise cannot be awarded to these ladies who, despite the continued strain on their commissariat, gave satisfaction to all. While looking at the sea of smiling faces, one could hardly realise that the families there represented had but re cently passed through a mosttrying ordeal, consequent on the failure of crops and the universal depression. After the tables had been cleared, the public meeting was opened with devotional exercises. Mr. Isaac Scott was voted to tlie chair, and remarked that although the meeting w r as not got up for the purpose of w 7 elcoming the Rev. Mr. Smith, yet it occurred most opportunely as * means of doing so. After referring to the moral and religious condition of society in the colony, the Chairman, on behalf of the meeting, welcomed Mr. Smith as another

..auxiliary in tha Vfprk of spreading the .Gospel. Mr, Puddicombe, in a practical speech, reminded • cliurcli members that, the ministers were not able to do all the work.themselves, and bespoke for the new minister their sympathy, prayers and co operation. Mr. T. R, Rodder saidfrhe was pleased to see such heartiness among the people, and the enthusiasm of the meeting reminded him-of the meetings held by Messrs. Moody and San key in London a few years back. The speaker expressed sympathy with the settlers of the district in their past distress, but spoke very en couragingly of the present prospects, urging them, if prosperity once more smiled on their homes, to devote their firstfruits to the Lord of the harvests. The Rev. W. Keall, who was vociferously applauded, then delivered one of his usual practical and pointed addresses,' inter spersed with frequent anecdotes, after which, the Rev. A. J. Smith addressed the meeting. In an admirable speech, part of which was devoted to a short sketch of Wilberforce’s work on be half of the slaves, he urged the necessity of increased devotion and perse verance on the part of every Christian worker. Mr. John Smith proposed and Mr. . Geo. Leadley seconded, a vote of thanks to the ministers for their attend ance, and after Mr. C. Dixon had proposed and Mr, Lill seconded a vote of thanks to the ladies, one of the most successful tea meetings ever held in the district was brought to a close. The receipts for the anniversary, including the Sunday collec tions, amounted to over £2l.

The school ami master’s house at New lands are now making good headway in the hands of Messrs. Page and Hodder, and when completed will add much to the appearance of the district. The ground on which the buildings stand is three acres in extent, and the frontage to the property is set off with a neat but substan tial picket fence; and when the trees which have been planted all round grow up, the school property at Newlands will be equal if not superior to many educa tional establishments of greater preten sions. The settlers of this district are to be congratulated in their selection of the School Committee, and with Mr. Megson as their chairman, there is little fear of the education or recreation of the juveniles of Newlands being overlooked. A master is being advertised for, and at an early date the school is to be opened with a soiree, at which “may I be there to see.”

ASHBURTON FIRE BRIGADE.

The usual monthly meeting of the Fire Brigade was held at the Borough Council Chambers last night-—Lieutenant J. C. Dolman in the chair. 21 members answered to the roll call.

Correspondence was read from Mr. Spencer Compton, resigning his office as Foreman, owing to having accepted the position of cleaner.

The Borough Council gave permission to the Brigade to occupy the chambers for their meetings. A vote of thanks was re corded for the privilege. Mr. Rudolph Friedlander resigned as a member of the Brigade, having joined the Fire Police ; and he desired to have his name placed on the honorary members’ list. This was done, and a letter of thanks to Mr. Friedlander was written for his many services to the Brigade. Messrs Orr and Co. wrote, thanking the Brigade for their services at the late tire, and enclosing a cheque for £5 55., as a subscription. The Brigade passed a vote of thanks to Messrs Orr and Co. for the donation.

Mr. Baldwin was then introduced, and expressed his pleasure at the prompt appearance of the Brigade on the occasion of the false alarm on the night of Nov. oth. He requested that he should be en rolled amongst the honorary members. Mr. S. Hardley wrote requesting the loan of one of the junctions for a pattern, and the use of the engine to test a fire tube well when sunk. The Secretary was instructed to reply that no portion of the plant could be lent, but that Mr. Hardley could take tlie measurements of the joints, and be allowed to have a cap from one of the wells. Regarding the loan of the engine the Brigade would test the wells themselves.

In reference to the sinking of more pipe wells, it was resolved that the question be left in the hands of the Standing Commit tee. This Committee was then empowered to have the floor of the engine shed bricked, and the roadway from the engine to the Wakanui road either asphalted or bricked, whichever might lie thought most suitable. An account from Mr. George Compton, for £27 os., for erection of bell tower, &c., was passed for payment. Burt and Co. ’s bill for the new bell, £33 7s. 4d. , was ordered to stand over till next meeting. The meeting then adjourned.

UPPER ASHBURTON ROAD BOARD.

The ordinary monthly' meeting of the Board was held on Tuesday, the 2nd inst. Present—Messrs C. Reed (Chairman) M‘Lean, Stitt, and Sargent. The overseer’s report was read and con sidered.

The Board’s attention was called to the impassable and dangerous state of the crossing at the north branch, near Har ris’s on the old Timaru road. It was de cided that Messrs Sargent, M'Lean, and the overseer meet on Thursday, 4th inst., for the purpose of examining the crossing, with the view of repairing the same. CORRESPONDED CE. From the Ashburton Borough Coun cil, re north town belt road, ask ing why the Board’s share of the contract had not been paid into the Council’s account with the Bank of New Zealand. The Chairman gave the reason, and stated that the cheque had since been forwarded. From E. Playes Butler, asking the Board to give timber for the erection of five culverts over ditches made by the Board, as it is customary with other Boards to do this ; Mr. Butler to do the labor in their erection. Granted.

From the Secretary to the Treasury, re subsidy on rates collected up to the 31st March, 1879. From the Ashburton County Council, asking the Boards co-operation in en deavoring to cause all owners and occu piers of lane in the county not to obstruct any natural water-courses, nor to inter fere with the free passage of storm-water along the natural depressions in the

plains. It was decided that fha Board would use thei;' best endeavors to attain the object desired. From the same, acknowledging the receipt of a petition from certain influen tial ratepayers in the Ashburton Forks district, presented by Mr. Reed at the Council’s last sitting, praying the Council to take the necessary steps to levy a rate for river protective works ; and enclosing the following copy of a resolution passed by the Council in answer thereto : ‘ ‘ That the Engineer be requested to see to this matter as early as possible, and carry out the work recommended by him, and that a rate be levied as requested. ” From the Resident Engineer, Christ church, enclosing tracing of the railway land plan, showing lines of road as laid out in connection with Tinwald station. To be acknowledged, with thanks, and the Resident Engineer advised that the Board is of opinion it would be as well to wait for two or three months when the Minister for Public Works would have move time to attend to the matter. From Mr. Dowding, Coldstream, ask ing that the portion of the road, from the Hinds Railway Station to the end of Grigg and Guild's contract, be metalled. Agreed to. RIVER PROTECTION. In reference to the north branch pro tective works, Mr. Sargent, member for the Ward, deprecated the action, of the County Council in not providing for pro tective works in other portions of the North and South Branches, as urgent as those works now in progress. The Clerk was requested to wait upon Mr. walker, Chairman of the Council, explaining this, and to ask him to name a day, suitable for himself, to meet a. com mittee composed of Messrs. M‘Lean, Stitt and Sargent, to examine these por tions, and to decide on the best means for their protection. It was resolved, in accordance with a resolution passed last Board day, to strike a rate of 6d. in the £ on all rateable pro - perty in the district, and to levy the same. A DISPUTED WELL. Mr. Studholme having referred in his letter to the well on the Old Coach Road from the Hinds to the Rangitata traffic bridge, the Clerk was directed to reply, that the Board is of opinion that the well is on Messrs. Studholvne’s, 1.P.R., and to ask if that gentleman would have any objection to give five acres for a gravel reserve which would embrace the well. Should Mr. Studholme write to the Board agreeing to this, the Board will repair the well and fence in the reserve.

The Clerk was requested to advertise the annual meeting of the ratepayers to take place on Tuesday, 6th January, 1880. He was also requested to see Mr. Butler relative to the necessary timber for cul verts.

Resolved that all contract work cease during harvest operations. Accounts were then passed, and the Board adjourned.

CORRESPONDENCE.

We do not hold ourselves responsible for the opinions expressed by our correspondents.

HOLIDAYS.

To the Editor.

Sir, —Your Tuesday’s issue stated that it was intended to ask the Mayor to pro claim a half holiday on the occcasion of the laying of the foundation stone of the Masonic Hall. I presume this is but a joke. As a rule, colonists are ever ready for recreation, but to call upon a whole town to give undue prominence to every ceremony, service, .or tea-meeting that comes off out of respect to a Mayor’s re quest savours so much of an impudence that no good citizen would hardly desire to be credited with. Should such a request be presented to the Mayor, 3, for one, hope he will display his good sense by refusing it, and let all such matters stand on their own merits. Fancy the Wesleyans asking for a half holiday for their tea meeting on the 16th !—Yours, &c., Townsman. Dec. 4, 1879.

WIRE WORMS.

To the Editor.

Sir, —In a recent issue of your journal a correspondent complained of the ex istence of a wire worm in his garden, which is a source of much destructiveness to his vegetables, and at the same time asked for suggestions as to removing the nuisance. I hope the remedy about to be suggested will not be thought trifling on account of its simplicity. If your corres pondent will take a trip to the beach and secure two or three young sea gulls, and place them in his garden, I venture to think that before long he will not have to complain of wire worms, or anything of the kind making havoc there. This simple remedy has been tried with remarkable success in other parts of the colony, and I think it is worth a trial here. 1 am, Ac.,

Skylark.

SPORTING.

RE ORANGE PEEL. The following letter has been handed to us for publication Christchurch, December 3, 1879. J. Wilkie, Esq., Secretary Ashburton Racing Club.

Dear Sir, —Your letter in reference to Orange Peel was considered by the Com mittee of the C.J.C. this afternoon, and I am instructed to inform you that the nomination of Orange peel was informal, and the horse therefore should be dis qualified. Yours very faithfully, Fred Dioby, Sec., C.J.C.

The following horses will therefore be the winners in the events in which Orange Peel came in first:—

Ladies Purse, 25 sovs.-—Mr. Antler son’s Tam o’ Shanter.

Farmer’s Plate of £lo—Mr. Herrick’s Merlin. Tradesman’s Handicap, £2o—Mr. Her rick’s Merlin.

Work Wanted.— As a symptom of the number of idle teams in the district, the Mount Somers Road Board, at its last meeting had works to the value of about £2OO to let, and for these they received no less than 52 tenders. It is, however, noticeable that the farmers are already “ booking ” owners of horses in anticipa tion of the coming harvest.

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Auction Sales;- LFEED A R R ISO N, AUCTIONEER, STOCK AND ESTATE AGENT, ASHBURTON. Farms, Town Sections, and House Pro perties on the Books for Sale or to Let. AGENT FOR THE TRANSATLANTIC FIRE ASSURANCE COMPANY. ' Chief Office— Christchurch. * Business Notice. PAPER BAGS, PAPER BAGS. ONFECT lONERS, Fruiterers, Grocei’s, Drapers, Seedsmen, &c., can be supplied with Paper Bags, shortly to arrive, all sizes, and Printed or Plain. WEEKS AND DIXON, General Printers, East r+reet North. NE W ZEALAND WESLE VAN Published Monthly. TUST ARRIVED, the “New Zealand pJJ Wesleyan” for November. Price Gd Sold at the Herald Office, East Street. WEEKS AND DIXONT, Agents. 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. 1G9 —Gsla Boarding Houses.



CENTRAL TEMPERANCE HOTEL, Bait is o Square (Near Town Hall). RE-OPENING of the above coaimo dious and centi'ally 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. 80. Beds (single), Is. Od. Private Room for Ladies. 153—024 a Sports. Ashburton Caledonian society. programme of sports, To be held on boxing day, FRIDAY, 20th DECEMBER, 1379.



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 boys not over 16 years of age—44o yards ; Ist and 2nd prizes. 5. Runnino High Jump—Men and boys, Ist and 2nd prizes. 6. Tossing the Caber 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. Trt.sh Jig —Men, Ist and 2nd priVe. 13. Irish Jig— Ladies, Ist and 2nd prizes. 14. Sword Dance—-Ist 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 Slid prizes. 18. Flat Rack —Men, J 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— -1 st 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.—l 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



gsaiiss, -••••••' R. JOHN LLOYD Auctioneer, CRAWLEY Stock, Land, and Commission Agent. Farms, Town and Suburban Sections, for Sale and to Let. J. LLOYD CRAWLEY, • AUCTIONEER, Offices, Gaundeus’ Loilding' Ash hue,ton. ioV.i EDMISTON BROS. & GUNDRY. 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 Crowing and in Stack.



TO RUNHOLDERS, FARMERS ! AND OTHERS. pyiHE Undersigned have on Sale : Fencing Wire No. 6 to 10. Standards and Stakes. Seeds— White Clover Red Clover Cow Grass Alsike Trefoil Lucerne, &c., &c. Rye Grass Seed Coal and Firewood Station Stores of Every Description. We are prepared to allow a very liberal discount for cash. EDMISTON BROS. & GUN DRY: East Street. ASHBURTON To Let and for Sale. nnO Persons desirous of renting GRASS I LAND near town, 120 ACRES to Let, situated close to the ■ Racecourse. Rent low. T. BULLOCK. TO LI VERY STABLE KEEPERS, CONTRACTORS AND OTHERS. I7IOR 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. rno LET, at a very low rental—Bakery, 1 together with Dwelling-house and Shop, near the Post Office. 393 a TUQS. BULLOCK. TO LET, WITH A PURCHASING CLAUSE, OR FOR SALE, CHEAP, 453 AOEES ’, 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— S66a THOMAS BULLOCK. FO R S ALE, A COMPACT FARM, well-watered, and really first-class land of about 200 acres, situated on Lonybeach 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.



TO PRINTERS. MACHINE FOR SALE. ,iOR SALE, at an ’ One Second-hand early date,— DoubLe Demy Tape Printing MACHINE, in thorough working order, with rollers, mo ,ulds, Ac., complete. We are replacing tl is machine by a Double Royal Wharfcn Hie, which necessitates removal of the D< >uble Demy Machine now used for y rinting tlie “ Herald ” and “ Ouardian,” for hand or steampower. Can be seen ;md all par ticulars obtained at our office „ WEEKS , £ DIXON. Ashburton, October 14, 187 0. 505 a O you Want the Ne\ of the Day Read the Ashburt on Herald. Housemaids.— Tbe Hi«ALi>asksa Housemaid for vou in 20 words for 1/-. rjAHE “ Herald ” is pn every Tea Table B in Ashburton,.



Business ifavijiss, FRUIT, CONFECTIONERY, &c., &c. NOW OPEN. F. FURNESS SEGS to inform the public of Ash burton that lie lias just opened a NEW STOCK «1 OF FRUIT AND CONFECTIONERY IN THE SHOP NEXT TO HODDER & CO.’S, Saunders’ New Buildings, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. T Oranges, Lemons, \ ■ ■. «-; : Apples, Dates, Nuts, Almonds, ' Confectionery, Biscuits, &c., &c., &c. 678 a : TIN WALD. OHEARER AND GALLOWAY, MILLWRIGHTS, AGRICULTURAL AND GENERAL IMPLEMENT MAKERS, Gkeat South Road, Tinwaxd, Beg to thank the public generally for their very liberal support during the past twelve mouths, 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, Chaftcutters, 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 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. bey to inform their friends and the public in the Seafield and neighboring districts, that their Bread, Meat, and fcitore 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 Hoad — Thksdays. 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 file 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. AGENTS FOR THE ASHBURTON HERALD AND GUARDIAN. 679 a REAPERS AND BINDERS. THE Undersigned having been ap 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. PAVITT, 555a—88 East Street, Ashburton. jpNVELOPES, NOTEPAPER, EN VELOPES, NOT E PAPER, —The cheapest ever offered in Ashburton, at the Herald Office, Wholesale Stationery Depot, Saunders’ Buildings. The Stud. COLT THOROUGHBRED ENTIRE Of the Traducer Blood. To Travel this Season the ASHBUR'ION AND WAKANUI Districts, See future Advertisements for Particulars, —2O S. H. FOWLER & CO„ r jetors anslov* IT iis only a Penny, is to _ be got every where in Town, along the Railway ne, -and of the Country Agents. JTIIAJLE. —The Herald publishes apor -1 iion of a readable story evef Satur-? Read it. , : r