SHERWOOD ESTATE.

The Sherwood estate, only taken up about two years ago, by F. B. Passmore, Esq., shows an enormous amount of work clone in the shape of buildings, fencing, cultiva tion, waterworks, &c., which one can hardly credit without seeing. The dwell ing house is iinely situated/ a gravelled drive forming a circle in front of the house, with a grass plot in the centre, and artistically laid out, flower beds bordering the drive. Behind the flower bed margin of the drive there are about 2 chains of young trees, which extend all round the.homestead, and plants are dotted all over-' the estate numbering 22,000 forest trees, besides 56 acres of blue gunis. The dwelling is a- square building containing no less than 20 rooms, with, a verandah in front, from which is the main entrance, the dining-room being on the left, and private rooms on the right. The house is built in the modern style, well finished inside, with a conservatory on tlxe side. At the back is a -yard surrounded by out-houses of various kinds, and a large water tank is prominent amongst them, capable of holding 22,000 gallons of water for domestic purposes. It is supplied by a windmill pump, of which we shall after wards speak. At the back of the house is a good gravelled road, continued from the front drive, and leading to the stables. Before going, further we were shown into Mr. Passmore’s office, where there is a large collection of curios from most parts of the world/especially India, Queensland, and Fiji.’ The whole would make a very creditable museum. The next thing that called our attention was the kitchen garden, lying sheltered between the house and the stables, &c. Here there has been a great deal of time spent, and not in vain, for the garden and its contents, with three or four hpt-beds, are looking quite a picture just now, well stocked with almost every kind of vegetable, and a great many fruit trees are coming on well. A short distance from the garden is a piggery with room for, about twelve pigs, and a large concrete tank near to drain, the sewer, which is useful and convenient for the garden. In another part near the garden are the poultry yards, built in rather a novel style, with a view/ do • facilitating attention to the poultry and getting the eggs. And now the windmill andpump; these area most important feature on the estate, as they are at present the only means of getting water to supply the large require ments of the estate. The mill is fixed on the top of a large tower, we should think as much as 60 feet high, and the structure is quite an ornament to the place, besides its great service. It supplies three tanks, holding 22,000 gallons, and one of 1,500. This supply is at present found to be quite ample for all requirements. Beyond the mill is the stock yard, stables, sheds, store-rooms, and the sheds where the steam-engines are kept with the ploughs, &c., used with the same. The first build ing we have to notice is the large stable, containing 26 stalls, four loose boxes, coru room, harness-room, and large lofts for storing grain, feed, &c. At the back is a stock yard, surrounded with sheds, and a large water-trough in the centre, supplied continually from the large tank. Further on are two large buildings, where the traction-engines and steam-ploughs are stored when not in use, besides a lot of other machinery of various kinds. These buildings are all built of heavy timber and corrugated iron, very substantial and superior-looking structures. Just outside the stock-yard are four or five cottages inhabited by the employees, these build ings are all well built, and have the ap pearance of town cottages rather than country residences. The steam ploughs are now in full work' and giving every satisfaction. The amount of ploughing they accomplish is from ten to twelve acres a day, and they roll or harrow sixty or seventy acres per day. The manager informs us that the steam ploughs are a great success, and the amount of work that can be got through with their assistance is of very great importanee to large es tates such as Sherwood. The wonder is that they are not more generally used by landowners. We have often heard it suggested that on such a wide tract of flat country as is the County of Ashburton, a steam cultivator ought to be owned by a number of farmers, and if this were done, a considerable saving would he effected, apd work much expedited. The amount of land under crop tins year is 1250 acres, of which 1000 are in wheat and the balance oats. The crop of wheat is looking re markably well, and a large paddock near the homestead looks like a very good yield indeed. In fact, the crops generally in this district are making capital progress, and speaks well for a hearty return on the large outlay this year in breaking up new land. There is very little stock on the Sherwood Estate except sheep and horses. Of the latter there are 22 draughts, two thoroughbred colts (one took first prize at the A. and P. A. Show), two fillies, and seven hacks. What with steam ploughs, traction engines, and a siding from the railway line, there is not a great deal of use for horses, and with Mr. Pass more’s ingenuity and skill in using such appliances as he now possesses, and in anticipation, this large tract ,of country which he has taken up will be worked with comparatively little expense. The railway, which is almost completed, runs through the estate, with a siding for private purposes, which will not only be a great convenience in transit, but an enormous saving, thus giving a much larger profit on the fproduce of the land. The railway line will benefit a great many other farmers in this district, and we look forward to the time at no distant date when a much greater population will be settled on the land through which it runs. The district generally will he reviewed in a future issue.

Pecularities of Witnesses.

One would naturally think it to be the easiest thing in the world, on entering the witness box of a Court of justice, for a witness to give his or her narrative of what they saw and heard succinctly and briefly. Yet it is one of the most difficult things imaginable, and even policemen fail occasionally to come up to those re quirements. Then the manner of giving evidence differs according to the idiosyn cracy of the witness. We have the cautious witness, who always “ remem bers he is on his oath,” and depones “ to the best of his. belief and knowledge.” Then there is file secretive witness, out of whom nothing is to be got save with a corkscrew or by hydraulic pressure ; he is well matched "by the garrulous witness, who depones over much, and whose evi

dence is particularly annoying to both bench and bar from the trouble involved in sifting the legendary from the canonical; and finally we have the confidential wit ness, gushing and familiar, who informs the bench, in an undertone, “that she has never been in a court of justice before, is the mother of ten children, and in her evidence treats the audience behind the bar as one of the family, and alternately unbosoms herself of her experiences to the bum-bailiff standing beside the wit ness box and the magistrate on the bench. But it is when the accused is permitted to cross-examine a witness that the real trouble commences. It is difficult enough for a witness to give evidence properly, hut it is far more so for a layman to exti’act in cioss-examination just the essential facts and no more, which lie desires to elicit from a witness. This is the usual style of thing to be heard any day in a police court : —Magistrate : “ You can ask the witness any questions you desire before he stands down.” Accused: “When I says to him, says I ” Magistrate : “ You must ask the witness a question.” Accused : “ Well, lam after asking a question, your honor. When he says to me, says he- —Magistrate : “ That is not a question ! ” Accused : All right your Honor. Well, as I was saying, when I says to him, says I ” Magistrate: “I can’t permit this sort of thing to go on. ” Accordingly, the cro ss examiner subsides into a state of pulp with vexation and nervousness, and wishes, like the Lunatic in Hanwell, that “ he was a teapot, and someone to pour him out! ”

Holloway’s PrLLs. —At the change of seasons many persons feel oppressed without knowing why they are so—they are aware something within them is wrong, though they cannot detect the defected organ. A few doses of these powerfully purifying and eminently cooling Pills will restore regularity to every part of the system s—will 5 —will cast out all impurities lurking in the frame, and will throroughly expel the last traces of disorder, however obscure ics cause. With Holloway’s medicine relief is insured without risk : erroneous action is rectified without disturbing natural regularity, health is re-instated, and with it return the cheerful feelings which unmistakably tell the invalid that all within is right again.

THE ASHBURTON HERALD

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For Sale. TO PRINTERS. MACHINE FOR . SALE. FOR SALE, at an early date, — One Second-hand Double Demy Tape Printing MACHINE, in thorough working order, with rollers, moulds, &c., complete. We are replacing this machine by a Double Royal Wharfedale, which necessitates removal of the Double Demy Machine now used for printing the “Herald’’and “Guardian,” for hand or steampower. Can be seen and all par ticulars obtained at our office. WEEKS & DIXON. Ashburton, October 14, 1879. 5G5a



Conveyances. ROYAL MAIL COACH. ASHBURTON TO LONGBEACH. Great Reductions in Fares. NEW ARRANGEMENTS, JANUARY Ist, 1880. GEORGE WILLCOCKS begs respect fully to announce that he will com mence running the Royal Mail Corch, from January Ist, 1880, between Ash burton, Tiuwald, Wheatstone, Ashton, Waterton, and Longbeach, carrying Pas sengers and Parcels at considerably re duced rates. Having engaged an experi - enced coachman, thoroughly acquainted with the district, the public can rely on all orders for parcels receiving careful and prompt attention. Passengers will be carried at prices within the means of everyone, and by so doing the proprietor trusts to receive a larger amount of patronage from the Town and Country. Booking Offices—For Passengers, at Quill’s Commercial Hotel, Ashburton ; for Parcels, at the “Guardian” and “Herald” Office, Ashburton; and Post Office, Longbeach. 826 a GEORGE WILCOCKS. Business Notices. FOE 18 8 0. THE PRESS ALMANAC And Diary Can be obtained from the undersigned. Price—One Shilling. WEEKS AND DIXON, Herat.ti Office, Near Railway Station. COAL YARD. Messrs, cunningham & co., beg to announce to the Public that they have opened a COAL YARD (next Poyntz A Co - ’s Office), for the supply of Newcastle Coal in Ashburton. G. M. ROBINSON, 798a —269 Agent. JF you want a CHEAP SUIT OF CLOTHES go to G. J. F. LUBLOW, TAILORING DEPOT. Tin angle, Ashburton, Between Poit Office and Baldwin’s Central Hotel. G. J. F. Lublow, importing his own goods, is enabled thereby to make as Cheap a Suit of Clothes as any tailor in New Zealand, and a First-class FIT is Guaranteed. Terms—Strictly Cash. 5 per cent. Discount off all Orders Paid IN ADVANCE. 813 a



Business Notice. NOTICE. -&/TISS HOPD.TR, lately arrived from 1? 1 London, hep;.? to announce that she has commenced business as DRESS MAKER" in Moore street, Ashburton, near Dr Stewart’s residence. Prices strict]" • ' • ! ' l no eTort will oe spareu 0 .,0 MISS HODDER, Dressmaker, M OOKK ST REE T. 169 6 51a NE W ZEALAND JVESLE YAN Published Monthly. JUST ARRIVED, the. “ New Zealand Wesleyan” for December. Price Gd, Sold at the Herald Office, East Street. WEEKS AND DIXON, Agents.



SEALY BROS., NURSERYMEN AND SEEDSMEN, BEG to tlianlc their friends and the public of Ashburton for the'liberal support accorded them during the past five years, and to intimate that they HAVE OPENED now business premises in East Street near the Bank of . New Zealand, where they will be prepared to supply Agricul tural and Garden Seeds of every descrip tion. SEALY BROS., NURSERYMEN AND SEEDSMEN, EAST STREET. The facilities we possess for testing the quality of all Seeds offered by us, and our desire to extend this branch of our busi ness, will be a sufficient guarantee that all Seeds offered by us will be such as will give the utmost satisfaction. SEALY BROS., THE ASHBURTON NURSERY, BEACII ROAD, MOORE STREET. 306 a



PUBLIC NOTICE. rg TRADESMEN and others who intend 1 using the Ashburton Gas Company : s Gas should give their orders at once have their premises fitted with Gas Fittings, to ensure no delay when the Gas is brought into the town. J. C. DOLMAN, LICENSED GASFITTER, Plumber, Locksmith, Whitesmith, Bell hanger, Zinc and Tin-plate Worker, Hot and Cold Water Engineer, TANCRED STREET, ASHBURTON. N.B.—Artesian Wells sunk and Pump fitted and repaired ; O. G. Guttering fixer at Current Rates. Electric Bells supplied and fitted. Orders punctually attended to in town anr 7 country. 812 W. T. DAVISON, QREENGROCER & FRUITERER, Has on Sale — Good Oranges Lemons Dates Rhubarb, in any quantity Cocoanuts Good Potatoes Onions Cabbages Turnips Garden Seeds Thyme and Sage All kinds of Herbs Orders delivered in any part of Ashburton. WHOLESALE AND RETAIL, (y EXT TO fowler’s, grocer), TANCRED STREET, ASHBURTON. 563 a



Boarding Houses. CENTRAL TEMPERANCE HOTEL, Baring Square (Neai’ Town I [all). I> E-OPENING of the above coramn \j dious and centrally situated Pri vate and Commercial Hotel. T. BROAD BELT, 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. Gd. Private Room for Ladies. 153—024 a Public Notices. IN BANKRUPTCY. J^TOTICE —The “ Ashburton Herald” is a Gazette for all notices under the 0 VbfcK’S ail O.’-i lit km Aibs. IF you want anything known, put it in the “ Herald” —Twenty Words fora Shilling.



Public Notices FO R S \ L K B Y PRIVATE TR E Al' V. 1 XT’E have the following Properties W placed in our hands for Private Treaty TIN 'A A XjD : 150 Acres improved land, R.S. 21609, situated Ti> miles from Tinwald, part in crop, and a permanent stream of water running through the pro perty. 131 Acres improved land, R.S. 18997, 20307, 20366, 23368, situated & mile from Tinwald, fenced and sub divided into 3 paddocks, with two streams of water running through the land, also a nicely well-finished three-roomed cottage thereon. 300 Acres Education Reserve, in crop. HART’S RUN : 260 Acres Unimproved Land. WAKANUI : 127 Acres Improved Land. SUBURBAN BUILDING SECTIONS, ASHBURTON TOWNSHIP : Lot 93 E. Belt, with four-roomed cottage. T. S. 458, Burnett Street, with three roomed cottage. TINWALD : Lots, 182, IS3, 66. WATERTON : Lots 102, 103, 104, 105, 106. WAKANUI : Lots 74, 75. HINDHOPE : Lots 1,2, 8, 10, 13, 15. TREVORTON: Several Sections. For further particulars apply to EDMISTON BROS. & GUNDRY, Auctioneers and Estate Agents. SALE by the undersigned— -50 Bags Potatoes Grain Strippers R. and G. D F Ploughs 50 Bales Wool Packs 100 Bales Corn Sacks And all kinds of stores, &c., &. Agents for the Marsh Reaper and Bidding Machine EDMISTON BROS. & GUNDRY. -m,|-R. JOHN LLOYD CRAWLEY, j Vi 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. HHO Persons desirous of renting GRA SS § LAND near town, 120 ACRES to Let, situated close to tlie Racecourse. Rent low. T. BULLOCK. TO LIVERY STABLE KEEPERS, CONTRACTORS AND OTHERS. lAOR SALE, 50 Acres GRASS, suitable ' for Seed or Hay. T. BULLOCK. rno LET, at a Very Low Rental, TWO A SHOPS in East Street; also, one in Burnett Street. T. BULLOCK. rn() LET, at a very low rental—Bakery, JL together with Dwelling-house and Shop, near the Post Office. 393 a . T T IOS. BULLOCK.



T OLE T , WITH A PURCHASING CLAUSE, OR FOR SALE, CHEAP, 453 ACRES, KO 1 Which would make a very compact farm, situated at the back of Air. Digby’s. Apply to THOMAS BULLOCK.



A FOR SALE, GRAIN STORE at South Ashbur ton. Apply to -866 a THOMAS BULLOCK. FOR SALE, A COMPACT FARM, well-watered, and really first-class land of about 200 acres, situated on Lom/beaoh Estate. For full particulars, apply to 6 THOMAS BULLOCK. "|7IOR SALE, Cheap, or TO LET, with i ' a Purchasing Clause, a FARM, oi 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/- LIpHE <£ Herald ” is on every Tea'Table i in Ashburton



Business Notices. FRUIT, CONFECTIONERY, &0., 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 IX THE SHOP NEXT TO HODDER & CO.’S, Saunders’ New Buildings, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. Oranges, Lemons, ' 1 Apples, Dates, Nuts, Almonds, Confectionery, Biscuits, Ac., Ac., Ac. 078 a



BUTCHERS, BAKERS, GENERAL STOREKEEPERS, GRAIN AND SEED MERCHANTS,' NORTON FARM, SEAFIELD. JONES AND CO., Norton Farm, Sea field, return thanks to their patrons for the hearty support accorded to them since Norton Farm was opened as a Butchery, Bakery, and General Store, and solicit a continuance of past favors, assuring customers that their interest will always have first consideration at the hands of the advertisers. Jones and Co. beg to inform their friends and the public in the Seafield and neighboring districts, that their Bread, Meat, and Store Carts travel the following routes on the days given below : Seafield to Kyle, and Acton—Wednes days. Seafield to Wakanui Homestead, Waka nui School, and Creek, back by Christie’s Road— 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



fcSKffjEßgaf TINWALD. QHEARER AND GALLOWAY MILLWRIGHTS, AG RIOULTURAL 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. C OACHBUILDING. 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, Cliaffcutters, Bruisers, &c. BUILDING. Estimates given for all kinds of Build ing and general carpentering. Cocksfoot Grass Seed Threshing Ma chines, for hand or foot, made to order, great saving of labor. SHEARER AND GALLOWAY, Tinwald. 165—641 a REAPERS AND BINDERS. THE Undersigned having been ap pointed agent for the sale if 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. Envelopes, notepaper, en i VELOPES, NO TE PAPER.—The cheapest over 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. 004a — 20 Winslow IT is only a Penny, is to he got every where in Town, along the Railway line, aud of the Country Agents. rjnALE. —Tho Herald publishes a por -1 tion of a readable story ever Satur day. Read it.



General Merchants. GREAT AN!) EXTRA ORDINARY SUCCESS OF THE G R EAT BANKRUPT m- S A L E ..A: RTAJKD CO.’S BANKRUPT STOCKS AMOUNTING TO 12 s - 2D. The Cheap Sale will be con tinued from day to day up to January ist, when we expect to have all the Bankrupt Stocks purchased by us cleared out.



We are now selling the above Stocks at Less than Half Price, to effect a complete clearance. SEE PRICE LIST. DRAPERY DEPARTMENT. Prints at 4id, sd, and Gd per yard. Brown Holland, 7d, Bd, and 9d per yard. Dressed do., 9d and lOd per yard. Printed Muslins, 6d and 7d per yard. Black Alapaca, 8d to Is per yard. Coloured Alapaca, 6d to Is 4d per yard. Mixed Cords, 8d to Is per yard. 10 doz Ladies’ Straw Hats, Is each. 6 doz Lads’ do., Is 3d to Is 9d each. Trimmed Hats in great variety, 3s 6d to 7s 6d. Paris Trimmed Bonnets and Hats in great variety. Ladies’ Stockings at 6d, Bd, to Is Gd. per pair. Ladies’ Ballriggan Hose, Is 3d to 2s 6d. Children’s Socks at 2d to 6d per pair. Horrock’s Calico half price. Cotton Ticking at 6d and Bd. Linen Ticking at 8d to Is. Best Wincey, at 6d to Is.. CLOTHING DEPARTMENT. Boy’s Suits at 9s 6d to 255. Gent’s Suits at 40s, 47s Gd, to 60s. Gent’s Trousers at 8s Gd to 14s Gd. Gent’s Hats at 3s Gd, 4s Gd 5s 9d, to 7s 7d. ■ P* Boy’s Straw Hats, Is each. BOOTS. 1 ease Children’s Boots, slightly knocked about, Is Gd per pair. Children’s Elastic Sides, 2s Gd. 3s, and 3s Gd. Children’s Lace-up, 2s 3d to 4s Gd. Ladies’ Best Kidd Boots at 7s 6d to 10s Gd. Gent’s Boots at 8s 6d to lGs 6d. CARPETS. China Matting at 8d to Is. Oocoanut Matting at Is 9d to 2s Gd. Felt Carpet, 2s, 2s Gd, and 3s Gd. Kidder Carpet at 2s 6d, 3s, and 3s Gd. Tapestry in great variety at 3s. Brussels at 2s Gd under regular prices. DRESSMAKING under-the superin tendence of a most .experienced dress maker. All ; orders executed on the shortest possible 'notice. Charges very moderate. COME AT ONCE AND SECURE BARGAINS. ORR AND GO, IMPORTERS, ASHBURTCN AND RAKATA. 174



General Merchants. JUST RECEIVED Per S.S. Durham and oilier 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 bailway 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, Ac. A SPLENDID ASSORTMENT OF ■ "V ' : : • 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 Heir lets. 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, Yarrh villa, Crushed Loaf, and Chopped. Christmas Fruits, Currants, Raisins, Almonds, Nuts, Jams, Tart Fruits, &c. ; PRIME HAMS and OLD CHEESE with every necessary and luxury. - WANTED 5000 DOZEN OF EGGS T. R. HODDER •\ A - ' AND . COMPANY, merchant STOREKEEPEPS. Agents for The Insurarce SOci i nion FBf