Notes from the Farm.

By a Farmer.

While one portion of the community is busy holiday making, another portion ip' to use an old saying “ making hay while the sun shines.” The'fact that «,o little sunshine was enjoyed during the earlier part of the hay season made it imperative on the part of the farmers not to lose a day when it was su’ table For work on the hay field, so that it was noijtio'be' wondered at that many' who would have wished to join in the usual festivities, found they were wanted for a more important and useful purpose A down in the.g*een fields,.. ’ A-inaking of the liay. The greater portion of the hay crop is now cut and 1 partially secured. What was cut 1 down in in the early part of the season has been,' owing to the wet weather, more or leas damaged. Lately, however, the.

weather has been more favorable, so that although much of the fodder hay suffered from the wet the seed hay will be gathered in good condition,• and the crop of the lat ter is perhaps the best secured for years. ■The seed is well filled, and in . all pro bability will turn out well at the thrasher —a thing quite unknown during the last two years at least. There will, however, probably nofc be the extraordinary quantity

of seed that many may think, owing to the fine season fostering the growth of clovers, which in many instances have quite outgrown the rye-grass, making it fit only for fodder purposes. Wherever there are pastures sown down with clovers little seed will be reaped ; and even if it is,

it will never pay the expense of thrashing and tying in the face of a low market. ? »At a time when the merits of the several harvesting machines are engaging so much public attention, it is a pity we do not hear more from the practical experience of farmers themselves. Last year I used a M‘Cormack reaper and binder which gave me every satisfaction. At the end of; the season I had a shed built, and had my machine housed —a'plan which I think every farmer ought to adopt who has not already shelter for his machine, but a plan whiehvl am afraid too many, to their, cost, overlook. I gave the M‘Cor mack another trial,, and the result far exceeded my expectations. I cut altogether about 40 acres, 20;of which I tied with the self binder. Wherever the hay was standing

the work was complete, and the cutting could not be excelled. The remaining 20 acres were also intended for seed, but owing to the great amount of clover, was unfit for that purpose. It was also cut down by the same machine. I have seldom seen such.a solid mat of clover as a portion of this field presented. Still the M'Cormack wrought her way through

■ it, as though she had been one of the most f approved mowers, and certainly the * work would have taxed the powers of the most modern to cut. I had the hand

platform fixed in place of the binder, with a man removing the hay on the tilt, so as to have it left in rows over the field. I found, however, that my object in this was not altogether gained, the hay being too much scattered in falling from the tilt. I had the tilt removed, allowing the man to sit on the platform, drawing the hay towards his knees until the platform was full, when the whole was lifted over in neatly formed rows, leaving the intervening ground as clear as if the whole had been horse raked. Every farmer knows the great saving, in labor in

getting hay well together—the quality is preserved as well as much of the seed, which otherwise would be entirely lost. I cannot speak too highly of this method of getting loose hay together by the aid of the platform, and desire to throw out this hint 'to those farmers who have not yet given it a trial. J leave others to speak of the qualities

of different machines they may have used. My own experience is that for a machine that will work in wind or weather, and that will do her work satisfactorily, the McCormack has no superior in the harvest field. As a hay gatherer and mower the farmer must be hard to please who would wish fov a, better. Waterloo, January 8, 1879.

THE STORY-TELLER.

Eugene Morton. A Tale of the Indian Warfare on the American : . Frontier, CHAPTER XIII SOME EXPLANATIONS But no opportunity was given, as at that / moment the scouts returned, and the line of pjarch was taken up. But Seth well knew he had accomplished all that coulcl be desired, jje hqd taken particular pains that the pebble should b£ flinty enough to scratch into the soft Stone every wqrcl that he wrote. Consequently, the party had not beep gqne q half-hour, when every letter came out as clear aq.d qs distinct as before,' despite the wet daub the indignant savage had given it. Their progress for .a time was quite rapid. Seth, somehow or other, was constantly pitch ing out of file, breaking down the twigs along the way, stumbling against the stones which were not in the way, and in spite of the menaces and occasional blows of bis captors, making the trail unnecessarily distinct and plain.

At noon, another halt was made, and all partook of some food. Ina was sick at heart, and ate but a mouthful. An apprehension of V her dreadful position came over her, and her soul reeled as she began picturing what was yet to come. Seth quarreled with two of his captors, because he affirmed, they took more than their share of the dinner ; and, take it all in all, affairs Were getting into as interesting a state as one gould wqd conceive. qjjg'nieql fmisbe-J, they again set forward,, From the whispered bohsnjtqtipn'pf the sayages, as well as the words which reached Seth’s ears, and their utter disregard of Ina’s painful fatigue,

he began to believe that the Indians suspected that their stratagem had not misled their pur- f !lgirs> and were apprehensive of pursuit. i'ihaHy, Seth became .satisfied that such was I the : 'case, and when they hailed toward the

pijddje t>f the afternoon, he again gave vent to his'’thoughts upon a friendly stone which qffp|'ed itself,'and this/ again - , received q fiej-ce wipe frpm fiie fppt of the sape savagy, and ihp t . words again.RWPP out. to view, and qccqriY v * plished all that their ardent author could have desired. These acts of,Seth, settled .the suspicions of his captors into a certainty, and a closer sur vddance was kept upon their refractory captive.

No further opportunities were given him, and W he himself had expected this hull of matters, 'pere Jt'p.s need for caution upon his part. Mbbugfi he had littje reason to hope it, he and'believe fliaf tf.atfeflanfj find J.. Gtaham.vrere upon the trap;' and"he'felf t}iqf if ’ . .'the words intended for their eyes could only Y. f g/j£h them, the fate of Ina and hjjnsjelf determined, ,T The moon being at its full, and shining in unclouded splendor upon the forest, so lightened

the way that the savages continued their flight —as it "may now be well called—for an hour or two in the evening. They would have pro bably gone farther, had it not been painfully evident that ina was ready to give out. The old chief had given them imperative com mands not to hasten her too much, and to rest when'they saw she needed it. Accordingly, though they were brutal enough to insult her with menaces, they were of no avail, and finally they came to a reluctant halt for the night. It will be necessary to understand the situa tion of these savages and their captives, in order to comprehend the events that followed., A fire was lighted, and just within the circle of this, half reclining upon the ground was Ina, with a heavy Indian shawl thrown around her. She had partaken of none of the food offered, i and was already in a semi-conscious state. On [ either side oflier was seated a vigilant and well armed savage, prepared for any emergency. Upon the opposite side was Seth, his feet firmly lashed together, while his hands were free. Two Indians were upon his right, and one upon his left. The remaining took his station about a hundred yards on the hack trail. i , ■ Here, lying fiat on his face, he silently 'waited for the approach of the enemy.

CHAPTER XIV. IN THE ENEMY’S CAMP. The savages, after starting the fire, allowed it to smoulder and die out, for fear of guiding their enemies. Now this was the most for tunate thing could have happened for their pursuers; for, in the first place, it burned long enough to give them a perfect knowledge of the position of Ina and Seth ; and, when its light could ho longer be of any assistance, but would materially injure their hopes, the Indians were kind enough to let it fade entirely out. Before giving the signal, the hunter deemed it best to ascertain the whereabouts of the savage missing at the camp-fire. Leaving his rifle in the charge of Haverland, and cautioning them not to move, he crept stealthily forward. So silent and snake-like was his approach, that the savage lying directly in his path had not the slightest suspicion of his proximity. The first thing that attracted his attention was the thought that he heard a slight movement in front of him. Raising his head a fewinches, he peered cautiously forward. Nothing meeting his keen vision he sunk back again. The hunter and savage, both being on the ground, were in blank darkness, and although their forms, if standing on their feet, would have been plainly discernible, yet under ?the thick shadows of the undergrowth, they might have touched each other without knowing it. The hunter, however, as he lay caught the out lines of the s wage’s head against the fading light of the fire behind him, as he raised it. This gave him a knowledge of his position and de termined his own mode of action r

Without the least noise he slid slowly for ward until he was so close that he could actually hear the Indian’s breath. Then he purposely made a slight movement. The Indian raised his head, and was gradually coming to his feet, when the hunter bounded like a dark ball for ward, clutched him by the throat, and bearing him like a giant to the earth, drove his hunting knife again and again to the hilt in his heart. It Was a fearful act* yet there was no hesitation upon the hunter’s part. He felt that it must be done.

He loosened his gripe upon- his victim’s throat, when there was not a spark of life left. Then casting his body to one side, he made his way back to his companions. Here, in a few words, he explained what had taken place. It was evident that the Indians were so cautious and alarmed, that the. most consummate skill was required, to Accomplish the work in hand. Suddenly an ingenious plan occurred to Gra ham. It was to dress himself in the fallen Indian’s dress, walk boldly into their camp, and be guided by circumstances, After a mo ment’s consultation, it was acquiesed in by all. Haldidge made his way to whei'e the savage lay, and hastily stripping him, returned with his garments. These Graham donned in a few moments, and was ready. It was agreed that he should walk leisurely among them, while Haverland and Haldidge would follow him, and remain nigh enough to be ready at a moment’s warning. If discovered, he was to seize Ina and, make off in the woods, while his two friends-would rush-forward, free Seth, and make an onslaught upon .the others.

The fire was now so low, that Graham had little fear of exposing himself, unless compelled to hold a conversation The savages started as he came to view, but fortunately said nothing, as they supposed it to be their comrade. Gra-

ham walked leisurly to the almost dead fire, and seated himself by Seth. The savages continued placidly smoking their pipes. f “Ugh!” grunted Graham, peering into Seth’s face, The latter started slightly, looked up, and understood everything in a moment. Seth pointed to his feet ; Graham nodded. “ Say, you, you was clever enough to tie up my leet, and, now just have the kindness to move ’em a little nearer the fire. Come, do, and I’ll remember you in my will,” Graham mumbled something, and, stooping forward as he moved the feet slightly, dexter ously cutting the thong at the same moment. “ Much obliged,” said Seth ; “that’ll dew; need’nt tqlte no further trouble, y«>u old painted heathen.”

Graham felt that if he could now put Ina on her guard, all that would be necessary was— to act. But this was hardly possible. While ruminating upon the next step to be taken, an Indian addressed him in the Indian tongue. Here was a dilemma, and Graham was medi tating upon making the onslaught at once, when the ready wit of Seth came to his aid. Disguis ing mo§t cpmpletely his voice, the eccentric fellow replied in the Indian tongue. This slight stratagem was executed so perfectly, that not a savage entertained the slightest suspicion that another than their dead comrade had spoken to them. Another question was put, but before Seth could reply, there came the startling cry of the whipporwil close at hand. AH the savages sprang to their feet, and one

held Ills tomahawk, ready to brain the cap tive Ina, in ease they could not retain her. Another leapt toward Seth, but his surprise was great, when the man in turn sprang nimbly to his feet, and his surprise became unbounded, when, doubling himself up like a ball, Seth struck him with tremendous force in the stomach, knocking him instantly senseless. Quick as thought, Graham felled the savage standing over Ina, and seizing her in his arms, plunged into the wood, setting up q af

tbp same instant. I fie scene now became desperate. Haldidge and Haveriand fired almost to madness, rushed forward, and the latter added his own- yells to those of the savages. Ten minutes after not an Indian was in sight. Finding it impossible to withstand this terrible onslaught, they fled precipitately, carrying with them several desperate wounds and feelings. Np lives were lost on either side, and not a wound worth mentioning wqs received by the assailants.’The tout \>;qs''ppiripjetp. ” But there jyps stjij 'clapgpr, the routed

Indians would make all haste to the main body and would in turn pursue the whites, This Haldidge remarked, as he struck into the forest, and called upon the others not to lose sight of him. There was danger of this, indeed. “By jove ! yew, Haveriand, things begin to look up,” exclaimed Seth, “Thank God,” responded the father, with a trembling voice. jr.tp for u fe\Y' qffgf h,er. wqs so as qoj. to comprehend 5 tq^ i rii{> ftat'e qfi'ffa'if.s. “’Ffhfilly, Yhe'ryafoed' tfiqlj; spy was jn the arms of frjends. 'i ‘ Xm l safe ? ’Wffej-e is father ?”- she asked. < ‘t Here,, my dearest child,’’ answered the parent, pressing her to his heart,

t ,f Is pother and aunty safe ?” “ \ es, all—all are safe, 1 trust now.” • “ And who are these, with you ? ” ■ “This is Haldidge, a dear friend of ours, to t whom, under Heaven, your rescue is owing, and—” ‘"Just hold on, Alf, now, if you please ; that’s plenty,” interrupted the humer. \ “ Of course I did hot mean to leave out Seth hem, and —” *’ No, by golly, it wotild’nt. do, especially when you recollect new idee it was that me and Graham gave ’em the slip.”. ‘/ You, and who? ’ eagerly asked Ina. “Me and Mr. Graham—that fellow standing there—the one that has come out here to marry you. Haven’t you heard of him ? ” Ina stepped forward, and scrutinized the face before her. “ Don’t you remember me ? ” asked Graham pleasantly. “Ohis it you ? lam so glad you are here,” she repeated, placing both her hands in his, and looking up into his face. “ Now just see here,” said Seth, stepping earnestly forward, “ I ’bject to this. Cos why, you haven’t the time to go in for the sparking business, and if you do why you’ll be obsarved. I advise you to postpone it till you git home. What’s the opinion of die audience? ” “Your suggestion is hardly neccessary,” laughed Graham. i'he business you referred to, shall most certainly be deferred until a more convenient season.” “It gives me great pleasure,” remarked Haverland, “to witness this reunion of friends, and I thank God that my dear child, so nearly lost for ever, has been restored to me ; but, there is another, whose heart is nearly broken, who should not be kept waiting, and there is a long distance between us and perfect safety, which should be shortened as rapidly as pos sible.” “That’s the idea,” added Haldidge, “it won’t do to consider you’re safe till you are, and that isn’t yet. ” “Jest so exactly, and consequently all fall into a line of inarch.” Our friends now set out on a rapid walk homeward. As has been remarked, there was yet a long distance to be passed, and even now, while surrounded by darkness, it was reckless to halt or lag upon the way. Haldidge, as well as Seth, resolved that they should not pause until it was evident that Ina needed rest. Both well knew that the Mohawks would not yield up their captives, as long as there was a chance to regain them. Seth’s only fear now was that they would be pursued and overtaken by some of the savages. That this apprehension was well grounded, the events which we shall now record, will plainly - show. ■

(to be continued )

Prince Bismarck’s Health. The news, says the “ Colonge Gazette,” which is received from Varzin respecting the German Chancellor’s state of health, continues without variation of an unfavor able character. Prince Bismarck suffers the most acute pains, and the recent death of the Minister Bulow, who has been so long and intimately associated with the Chancellor, has, increased his depression of spirits. Among other utterances of Prince Bismarck of late he is reported to have said that, “if his present condition should continue, he felt that he should soon share Bulow's fate.”

Holloway’s Pills. —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—will cast out all impurities lurking in the frame, and will throroughly expel the last traces of disorder, however obscure its 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.

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Conveyances. OPPOSITION THE SOUL OF TRADE. REDUCTION IN FARES. Tjn H. BREWER, in thanking the public JL . of Ashburton, Longbeach, and Water ton, for their liberal support in the past, begs to announce to his numerous, customers and friends, that he intends running his Coach DAILY as usual ; and he now in tends making considerable Reductions in the Fares. T. H. B. relies on the support of his hitherto numerous patrons to enable him to carry out the above motto. T. H. BREWER, Proprietor. 895a—333 NOTICE. Til H. BREWER’S COACH leaves § * Longbeach for Ashburton DAILY at 8 a. m. via Waterton, 8.40 a.m., Ashton, 9 a.m., Wheatstone, 9.15 a. m., arriving at Ashburton in time for the 10 o’clock trains. The Coach returns by the same route, on arrival of the 3 p,m. train from Christchurch. Booking Office—Cox street. All orders, parcels, and telegrams punctually attended to. 1 T. H. BREWER, Proprietor. 896a—347 ECOOKSON, Wills Street, runs the . MAIL COACH from Ashburton Railway Station to Green Street, Alford Forest, and Mount Somers, every Tuesday, and Friday, returning Wednesday and Saturday at 3 p.m. ROYAL MAIL COACH. ASHBURTQN TO LONGBEACH. Great Reductions in Fares. NEW ARRANGEMENTS, JANUARY Ist, 18S0. - GEORGE WILLCOCKS begs respect fully to announce that he will com mence running the Royal Mail Co;-eh, from January Ist, 1880, bet\veep Ash burton, Timvald, 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 tho means of everyone, and by doing the proprietor trusts ip r.ec.eiye a larger amount pf fr.oxn the.Toyrn tunl opuntyy. u ’Bciplimg Qfuc.es—-For. Bas?epgyos\s, at Qinil's 'Cbmineycial Hotel? JUnWrfon ; foy *■' Herald ” Office, Ashburton ; and Post Office, Longbeach. 826 a GEORGE WILCOCKS,



Public Notice, FOR SALE BY PRIVATE TREATY. Troi. tv have the following Properties placed in out: hand a for Priva; • TIN WALD : 150 Acres improved land, R. S. 21009 situated Tl miles from Tinwakl, par in crop, and a permanent stream of water running through the pro perty. 131 Acres improved land, It. S. 18997, 20307, 20360, 23368, situated i 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-roomet cottage. T.S. 458, Burnett Street, with three' roomed cottage. TINWALD : Lots, 182, 183, 66. WATERTON: Lots 102, 103, 104, 105, 106. WAKANUI : Lots 74, 75. HIND HOPE : Lots 1,2, 8, 10, 13, 15. TREYORTON: Several Sections. lor further particulars apply to EDMISTON BROS. & G UNDRY, Auctioneers and Estate Agents.



SALE by the undersigned— -50 Bags Potatoes Grain Strippers B, and G. D F Ploughs 50 Bales Wool Packs 100 Bales Corn Sacks And all kinds of stores, Ac., A. Agents for the Marsh 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



required for Stocking, X Loading, and Stacking about 500 acres crop. Tenders to be sent to the undersigned not later than MONDAY, 19th instant. W. H. RUNDLE, 921 a The Grange.



TO Persons desirous of renting GRASS LAND near town, 120 ACRES to Let, situated close to the Racecourse. Rent low. T. BULLOCK. TO LIVERY STABLE KEEPERS, CONTRACTORS AND OTHERS. SALE, 50 Acres GRASS, suitable . for Seed oi Hay. T. BULLOCK. TO LET, at a Very Low Rental, TWO SHOPS in East Street ; also, one in Burnett Street. T. BULLOCK,



T OLE T , WITH A PURCHASING CLAUSE, OR FOR SALE, CHEAP, ACHES, Which would make a very compact farm, situated at the back of Mr. Dig by s. Apply to THOMAS BULLOCK.



FOR SALE, GRAIN STORE at South Ashbur ton. Apply to 2—t»66a Thomas bullock. FOR SALE, COMPACT FARM, well-watered, and ready-first-class land of about 200 acres, situated on Lom/beach Estate For full particulars, apply to 6 THOMAS'' BULLOCK. FOR SALE, Cheap, or TO LET, with a Purchasing CRnse,, a. FARM, of 150 Acres, partly improved, and situated about) three; a,nd a half miles frcun the Township. ' Apply "to. 5 ‘ THOMAS BULLOCK.



Yj\J ANTED Known, the “Ashburton v Y Herald ” circulates throughout the Pr' iuncial District of Canterbury. HIUTQU Y’S LECTURES.—H. M. Jones, Stationer, Baring square.



Publications. AGRICULTURAL PAPERS. rpHE PUBLISHERS have much pleasure in intimating to the Farmers of i the County ox Ashburton, that they have issued THIS DAY (Saturday), Jan. 10th, a reprint in'pamphlet .form of a selection of ' *“■ AGRICULTURAL PAPERS Read before the Lincoln Farmers’ Club, compiled by J. Stanley Bruce, Esq., ' ' ' Price One Shilling. Orders for the above pamphlet, ac companied by thirteen stamps, should be ! addresssed to WEEKS & DIXON, Publishers, East Street. NEW ZEALAND WVS LEVAN Published Monthly. ' TUST ARRIVED, the “ New Zealand ?J Wesleyan” for January Price 6<l Sold at the Herald Ofxce, East Street. WEEKS AND DIXON, A HUNTS/



O B 13 S O _ Th e press alma na c And Diary Can be obtained from tli 3 undersigned. Price: —One Shilling. WEEKS AND DIXON, Herald Office, Near Railway Station. Business Notices. JOSEPH W A R D, FAMILY BUTCEE R, PETER' STREET, (Opposite Journeau’s Smithy) EGS to inform the Public of Ash- burton that he will Open tlie Shop lately occupied by G. Pike, < n JANUARY 3rd, as Family Butcher, and trusts by supplying none but ago id article, to merit a share of public support. Families waited on daily for orders, which will receive promnt attention. JOSEPH WARD, S92a Butcher. FRUIT, CONFECTIONERY, Ac., &o. NOW OPEN. F. FURNESS BEGS to inform the public of Ash burton that he has just eoened a NEW STOCK OP FRUIT AND CONFECTIONERY Itv r THE SHOP NEXT TO 1 {ODDER A CO.’S, Saunders’ New Buildings, EAST STREET,. ASHBURTON. Oranges, Lemons, Apples, Bates, Nuts, Almonds, Confectionery, Biscuits, Ac., Ac., Ac. 678 a DIARIES ! DIARIES ! ! DIARIES ! ! !



have just received a splendid assortment of LETTS’ DIARIES for 18S0, an inspection of which is invited. OFFICE DIARIES, POCKET DIARIES, SCRIBBLING DIARIES, DIARIES of every description WEEKS & DI X 0 N T , “ Herald ” and “ Guardian ” Officer, Near the Railway Station, WWW TIN Tv ADD, gHSARER AND GALLO W A Y MILLWRIGHTS, AGRICULTURAL AND GENERAL IMPLEMENT MAKERS, Great South Road,. Tin ward, Beg to tlymk 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. COACH BUILDING. Ordera received fcr making or repairing all kinds of conveyances by thoroughly practical workmen, and none but the best materials used. AG BICULT UTI AIT Implements of all kinds made or- re paired. .'lso, Combines, Engines, Reip era and Binders, Ohafteutters, 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. . SHEARED AND GALLOWAY,' Tinwald. 165—Gila



Busineag Notices. NLW • IRQ N’MONG KRY ■ BUSIN ESS. (~\TD> T 3 v.' JL 'i a 1 IND Co., ~\\T UL open the Premises lately T ? occupied as their Drapery Depart ment, corner of East and Tancred Streets, on Saturday, the 13fch December, with a well assorted Stock of HOUSE FURNISHING AND GENERAL IRONMONGERY. The Success attending this Depart ment of our Business has r induced us to give it special attention. To do this more effectively' we will devote the 1 Premises as above to this trade only, and i trust that our sedulous endeavours to meet the growing wants of this important •district will in future, as in the past, be amply repaid for this addition, to our Business. The following leading lines, as well as the numberless useful articles in an Iron mongers stock, will be found in value to bear favorable comparison with any other house in the colonv :



McCormacks reapers and ' BINDERS. Harvesting Tools Holts and Nuts Files and Rasps Lard and Castor Oil Machine Fittings Sewing Twine Weighing Machines Spring Balances Churns and Buckets Tubs and Cheese Vats Ranges and Grates Fenders and Fireirons Sash Cords and Weights Brass Foundry M Hammers and Sledges Copper Rivets and Washers Spanners and Wrenches Blacksmiths Tools Carpenters Tools Bedsteads and Cots Perambulators Bolts and Springs Axes and Hatchets Gate Hinges Nails and Washers Mortice Locks Rim Locks T adiocks Augers and Boring Machines Braces and Bits Hedge Knives Rope and Ream Cord Lawn Mowers Sheet Lead and Zinc Plain Sheet Iron Galvanised Iron Bar and Rod Iron Pumps and Piping Washing Machines Wringing Machines Mangles Tin Goods, all kinds Kettles, Boilers, and Saucepans Boilers and Frames Baths and Sponges Portable Forges Guns, Breechloaders Guns, Slug and Double Barrel Powder, Shots, Caps, &c. Preserving Pans Stew Pans Plated Goods Cruets Table Cutlery Spoons, and Forks Seales and Weights American Stoves Colonial Ovens Camp Ovens Fencing Wite Ploughs and Harrows Chaffcutters Hots# ©ears



mporters & General Merchants ASHBURTON AND RAKAIA.



Business Notices, JUST ARRIVED, CHOICE ASSORTMENT OF" OFFICE HOUSEHOLD STATIONERY, PAPER BAGS, ACCOUNT BOOKS, DIARIES, &c. \ To Meet the Requirements of the County of Ashburton, WEEKS & DIXON Are now Importing, direct from, the makers, Every description of Commercial, ' Law, and General Stationery, which they are in a position to supply, wholesale or retail, at prices that will compare favorably with any house in the Colony. The Goods now; being opened up include a Choice Assortment of Plain and Fancy Note Papers and Envelopes, and some very ' superior kinds. 10 12 CASES STATIONERY BALES PAPER 10 2 Commercial and Law Stationery Notepapers in great variety Envelopes of the newest styles Inkstands and Bottles Pens and Penholders Pencils and Pencil Cases Account and Pocket Books, Efce. Biscuit Bags Flour BagSj Milliner’s’ Bags. Wholesale and Retail. LIBERAL DISCOUNT FOR CASH, BOOKS (SCRAP, ALBUMS, Ac., &c.) 4 We have a small lot of the above, ami being desirous of clearing out these articles, we shall he glad to dispose of them at VERY LOW RATES, so as to make room for incoming consigmonta of General Stationery. - WEEKS AND DIXON Saunders’ Buildings, EAST STREET, . . ASHBURTON.