I can only say that I am most agreeably surprised, I may say astonished, at the result of my own figures. lam delighted. I can see that there is hope for U 3 yet. I am quite prepared to defend these figures against all comers—in fact, to fight them inch by inch. Further, lam sure that the position is impregnable. If these things be so, when are we, or can we hope, to realise such results generally through out this provincial district ? Hot until there shall have been a thorough reforma tion of our forces—a re-adjustment of the positions of the capitalist and the pro ducer. First of all, the position of the capitalist must be rendered almost abso lutely safe, and then very advantageous terms will be made with him. The pro ducers must become practical, skilled men, well educated in their profession, never making the attempt to scale any position with a ladder sevei'al rungs shorter than the height of the wall. The majority of farmers at present are, I fear a forlorn hope ; but one great quality of an English army is that they do not know when they are beaten. Napoleon is said to have asked the question at Waterloo— Why didn’t the English run ? And the reply wa3 that they didn’t know when they were beaten. Such pluck deserves, and often obtains, the victory in spite of all appear ances. Let us hope that such fortune will favor the brave ; for if ever there were brave and stout hearts fighting the battle of life, such are the farmers in this district.- (Applause.)

The Chairman said the Association ought to be exceedingly thankful for the paper just read by Mr. Grigg, and he hoped what had been put forth in the paper would be made the subject of thorough discussion. He invited any gentleman present to speak. Mr. Thomas pointed out that Mr. Grigg had said there would be cattle to sell from the model 200-acre farm he had sketched, but he jliad said nothing of where they were to come from.

Mr. Grigg pointed out that the young stock had been provided for by purchase at the same time as the cows.

Mr. Thomas took exception to the smallness of the number of sheep allowed for, as he himself belived that without extensive grazing farming in Hew Zealand would not pay. He feared the time for 3s. a bushel would not often come again, and grazing must be attended to to make up for what the produce of cultivation would not supply. He also took excep tion to the price allowed for pigs. Mr. Grigg said he had no difficulty in obtaining far higher prices for his pigs than he estimated in his paper, and he perfectly agreed with Mr Thomas’ theory that on most of the land cultivation alone would not pay. It was not too much, however, to expect the yields he had given, as he himself from second class land had obtained fifty-five bushels of barley to the acre, —and land adjoining this was now in the market at LS per acre. Ho one, he was sure, would ever think of giving LI an acre rental for the land that produced this crop. In reply to Mr. Thomas also, Mr. Grigg said that school fees, &c., could easily be provided for out of the sixty per cent, profit that accrued on the farm’s work for the year. He would like to add, that beans ought to alternate with peas where that was at all possible. In reply to Mr. G. M. Robinson, Mr. Grigg said he made no provision for any foolish purchase of land—where the price paid had been exorbitant. A man may struggle with a dead-weight of interest round his neck, if he liked, but it was only of a farm of fairly arable land, fairly rented or bought at a fair value, that he had treated. Still, he knew instances in which farmers paying a very heavy rent had obtained very large returns as the re sult of practical treatment of the soil and business-like management. It was also an old-fashioned theory about wheat taking the lime out of the land. He would advo cate the use of leguminous crops, such as peas and beans, that shed a great quantity of leaves, as restorers to the land of the ammoniacal properties. Mr. Bell wanted to know if Mr. Grigg thought it advisable for the owner of a 200 acre farm to be a partner in the owner ship of a reaping machine, and what would be the best way to divide its use. Mr. Grigg thought it was certainly ex travagant on the part of a small farmer unless he could afford it as a luxury to own wholly an expensive machine like a reaper and binder. If he owned a share of one, the best plan to follow would be to mark on the calender the days he was entitled to use it, and the days his partner ought to have it, and wet or dry, let the machine go to the respective farms on these days. Mr. Cox said that instead of every far mer owning a reaping machine, it would be far better if a class of contractors made it their business to do reaping, as some now did ploughing. It would be a better division of labor. Regarding the purchase cf land, such as the instances mentioned by Robinson, there were men who had purchased at a high figure, and an exten sive area, where they were not in a posi tion to pay for it. That was a greater evil than paying too high a figure for the land. During the last few years he had changed his views in regard to the plains land, and he was not astonished at the results he had seen and heard of. He had been told of ten tons of clover hay per acre taken from very ordinary land, and he had mentioned the fact to another farmer, who was quite ready to believe it, as he had obtained six tons per acre. There may have been mis takes in these estimates, but if only half were obtained, he was q uite sure no wheat crops could pay like that. Regarding pigs, he knew of a case in which Ll 3 had been refused for pigs that a twelvemonth ago had been bought for 10s. Many farmers made the mistake of taking their farms on a purchasing clause. It was far better to buy their farms with a long lease and a purchasing clause, so that improve ments could be made on the farm with the interest money that would otherwise be paid to the landlord. Many went off with the foolish notion that they could buy land and pay for it out of the crop of the first year. This was a gross mistake, and the result was that when a bad year came, and one bad year followed another, men who had put all their eggs in one basket went to the wall. Mr. Grigg thought contractors for reap ing would not do for the sole supply of reaping to one district. It would be very unsafe, and he would not like to rely upon them. There was a great mistake in buying too much land, as Mr. Cox had said. He (Mr. Grigg) did not think capital ought to demand more than five per cent, on its land. Ten tons of hay

was a result that he would expect from very superior land, and he felt inclined to doubt that result. The land must have been well watered, and heavy to do so. He did not think it would ever be possible to take continuous heavy crops off these light lands of ours ; without the use of artificial manures. He hoped he would not be adjudged as throwing cold water on these light lands, he only stated Avhat he believed to he the truth about them, and felt he was doing his duty in so doing. Still, there was a silver lining to the cloud, and-if they stuck to their cross-bred stock he believed from the prospects of the wool market that these lands would ultimately pay in wool. Mr. Bell thought farmers ought to have an interest in the farms they occupied, and it was better to make a step towards buying them. Mr. Grigg pointed out that his mean ing was this —Take a farm, but give no more than 5 per cent, on the capital it represented as rent—don’t give 8 per cent, put the 3 per cent, in your pocket, and at the end of ten years you will be quite able to talk to the landlord. After some further discussion on Mr. G i'igg’s paper, in which some interesting but minor facts were elicited, a hearty vote of thanks was passed to Mr. Grigg. After a good deal of talk on what was the best day of the week and the best hour for holding the monthly meeting, Mr. Guinness moved that the next meeting be held this day month, at seven o'clock.

Mr. Robinson moved, as an amend ment that the next meeting be held on a convenient Saturday about a month hence, at four o’clock. The motion and amendment being duly seconded, the latter was carried, and the meeting adjourned.*

A Disgraceful Exhibition.

One of the most disgraceful exhibitions ever witnessed in the States was given re cently in the Chamber street Presbyterian Church, Boston, when two clergymen, Revs. J. P. Stoddard and D. P. Rathbun, of lowa, undertook to expose Masonry. The object of the exposures was to break up the order by divulging the secrets. They say that Masonry is organised infi delity, and in the interest of religion they seek its overthrow. Both of the gentle men claim to be Masons, and they an nounced their intention to hold up the rites and ceremonies to ridicule. The forms and oaths necessary to taking the first degree were illustrated, by the exposers. They were assisted by eight or ten persons, and were all attired in Masonic regalia. The pulpit served as a lodge-room, three large lighted candles being arranged in a row in front, and the Senior and Junior Wardens, Grand Worshipful Master, and other officers, in the persons of clergymen and others, being seated behind and on the sides. The 11 candi date,” an individual whose skin had apparently not seen soap and water for many days, was about an hour and a half in passing through the ordeal, and as the “ ceremony ” developed the scene became disgraceful, and many ladies left, the remaining spectators also be coming restless. The “ candidate,” while taking the degree, was dressed, according to the “exposers,” in the cus tomary manner, but this was simply dis gusting, as his only garments were an old blue flannel undershirt and white under drawers, the left leg of which was rolled up to the knee. Over his eyes was a green shade, such as is worn at night by the working staff of a newspaper office. Here, barefooted, with one leg bared and only partially clad, the candidate received his instructions from the various grand officers, and then came the administration of the various oaths. An immense crowd filled the building, and during the performance of the disgusting farce the wildest confusion prevailed. Hymn-books were pelted at the performers by the people in building, while a large force of roughs and street loafers stood on the sidewalks and pelted snowballs into the building. Captain Ford, of the third precinct police, fearing a riot, tried to put a stop to the exhibition, but it kept on for half an hour, while a storm of hisses and in dignant yells greeted every word of the speakers. Ex-chief of police, Damrell, made a speech in which he freely and forcibly de nounced the two rev. exposers, and vvas loudly applauded, the spectators cheermg loudly at the several points made. He claimed to belong to the same denomination as Mr. Rathbun, and asserted that the Con ference that would recognise him as a minister of Christ’s gospel ought to bow its head in shame. The police broke up the meeting about half-past ten. It was the intention of the two ministers to re main in Boston for a week, and continue their exposures, but they changed their minds and left next day. The minister who gave the use of his church for such purposes is stoutly abused by all classes.

THE ASHBURTON HERALD, WEDNESDAY, JUNE 23, . f ißßo.



Holloway’s Pills.—The extraordinary range of temperature prevailing in our climate is extremely trying to the delicate-chested, the weak and nervous. All troubled by these afflictions should resolve to resort to the strengthening and i egulating medicine immedi ately they perceive in themselves discomfort of that feeling of restlessness which betokens dis ordered digestion and defective secretion ov bile. One of Holloway’s Pills taken about noon and followed at bed-time by a dose suffi ciently large to act apperiently will speedily recruit the faulty functions, and restore order throughout the whole system. A treatment so safe in operation and so successful in result should be known and practised when, from cold and sundry other causes, disease is at tempting to gain a vexatious footing.—Advt.



Public Notices. NOTICE. EDWARD TAYLOR, BAKER, Saunders’ Buildings, EGS to intimate to his customers and JL> the public generally that he has this day disposed of his Business to W. White, and solicits a continuance of -support for his successor. ACCOUNTS. MR. W. WHITE is AUTHORISED to COLLECT ALL DEBTS due to me in respect of my Bakery Business due at this date. EDWARD TAYLOR, Baker, Saunders’ Buildings. Ashburton, 9th June, 1880. 552c-937g



Edmiston, Gundry & Co. FOR SALE, BY PRIYATE TREATY. THE undersigned have for sale by Private Treaty, the following Pro perties : R.S. 2821 G, 7,8, 9, containing 686 acres, which will be sold in farms of 100 acres and upwards. This property is within 4 miles of Ashburton township, is very good land, and will be sold on very reasonable terms, viz, 10s. per acre cash and the balance at a low rate of interest on a term ©f years. 210 ACRES on Gould and Cameron’s run. This property is partly fenced with gorse fences. 128 ACRES at Chertsey, all securely fenced, and is at present sown with turnips. This property will be sold at a low price on easy terms. 125 ACRES at Greenstreet, securely fenced with live fences, and sub divided, and a permanent stream of water. 285 ACRES at Greenstreet, to be sold or let on a purchasing clause in one or more blocks. This is excellent land, and laid down in English grass, and well watered with creeks. This would make a capital farm, and will be sold on very liberal terms. 210 ACRES close to the township of Ashburton, with good dwell ing-house, stable, granary, &c. This property will be let for a term of years at a low rent. 500 ACRES at Orari, in one or more blocks. 150 ACRES at Tinvald. A capital farm, being all fenced ano ready for cropping. There are three creeks running through this pro perty. 150 ACRES at Ashton. A well com pact farm, together with house, stables, &c. Price very low. 800 ACRES at Mount Possession. 1500 ACRES near the spread Eagle Hotel. T.S. No 879, Ashburton. T. S. 301, 302, Burnett-street, Ash burton. T.S. 247, Kermode Street, Ashbur ton. T.S. 182, 183, opposite Church, Tinwald, a bargain, &c. EDMISTON, GUNDRY, & CO., Auctioneers and Estate Agents. Agents for the gOUTH BRITISH FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY. Capital £1,000,000. Risks taken on all kinds of Property, Growing Crops, Grain in Stack, Thresh ing Machines, &e. EDMISTON, GUNDRY, & CO., East Street. 106 T. Bullock. TO LET FOR CROP OF WHEAT ACRES About six miles fiom Ashburton, on the Wakanui Estate. FOR SALE OR TO LET, WITH A PURCHASING CLAUSE, 450 AOEE FARM 450 Or in Two Farms—one about 220 Acres and another about 230 Acres. Well watered on Longbeach Run. Also, 50 ACRES 50 Ashburton Forks, now in grass. For Sale, cheap dwelling house of seven rooms, near the Parsonage, East Town Belt. To Let, two shops in East Street. Also Office in do. Two-roomed house with lean-to, in Mona Square. Two-roomed cottage near Mr. Hay T. Smith’s Also, That old established blacksmith and wheelwright’s workshop, and Dwelling House in Ashburton, centrally situated, close to the Somerset Hotel, and now in the occupation of Mr, H. J. Edwards. For full particulars Apply to 453 c T. BULLOCK. TO LET, ONE of those Newly Erected COT TAGES in Tailored Street, near Mr. Anstee’s Private Hotel. 571 c T. BULLOCK. TO AUCTIONEERS AND PERSONS DESIROUS OF STARTING BUSI NESS IN ASHBURTON. TO LET —By Tender, from Ist July, for a term of two years, the old established HORSE BAZAAR, situated in Burnett street. This will afford a capital opportunity for persons desirous of starting business. Tenders to be sent to the undersigned not later than 28th June. The highest or any other tender not necessarily ac cepted. T. BULLOCK. TO LET—An Office in East street, near the Union Bank. Also, Shop and Dwellingrhanse, in same street. T. BULLOCK.



Business Notices. T. it. HODDER & CO. HAVE much pleasure in announc ing to their friends and the public generally, that their stock of WINTER DRAPERY, MILLINERY, MEN’S AND BOYS’ CLOTHING HATS AND HOSIERY, BOOTS AND SHOES, IS NOT TO BE SURPASSED FOR QUALITY AND ASSORTMENT, Each Department being replete with everything suitable for the season. JUST TO HAND— A Very Large Assortment of Melbourne Clothing, MADE ESPECIALLY TO ORDER. T. R. HODDER & CO. having been encouraged by their greatly increased trade in the Clothing Department, have ENLARGED r i HEIR PREMISES, Enabling them to keep a Larger and More Varied Assortment. Tailoring In all branches by most experienced hands. SUITS, RIDING TROUSERS, HAJBITS, &c., made on the most im proved principle, at the shortest notice, and as cheap, or cheaper, than any house in Canterbury. T. R. HODDER and CO., seeking to Encourage Local Industries keep a well assorted stock of Kaiapoi, Roslyn, and Mosgiel Manufactured Goods. Boots and Shoes, Imported and Colonial make, from the best Christchurch and Dunedin Manufacturers. T. R. HODDER & CO., while not pro fessing to sell everything at COST PRICE, are prepared to meet EXISTING COM PETITION and to encourage all Cash Purchasers. An experience of twenty six years Colonial storekeeping has taught our Firm the value of a Cash Grocery Business, which they have found succeed so well in Ashburton since bringing down the prices of many leading commodities, which course they are still prepared to continue and show their preferring PROMPT CASH, rather than risk long credit with large profits. Ironmongery AND Crockeryware AT LOWEST PAYING RATES. Sole Agents for Singer’s Sewing Machines Sole Agents for Wanzer Sewing Machine. Agents for Norwich Union Fire Insurance Company. T. R. HODDER & CO. 407c-948g DON’T! PLEASE! DON’T! s STOP ! DO STOP! TOP before you give your next order for a Suit of Clothes. IF you want Style, Fit, and Quality, try the Undersigned. READ the following, then call and in spect the Goods. ( YARDS READY ) 350 350 TO CUT. JUST ARRIVED—The best Stock of Winter Cloths to be got for money SUPERIOR in quality to anything ever yet shown in Ashburton. ( SAMPLES ) 70 j T 0 (70 f SELECT FROM) Comprising the following : German Cloths, plain and fancy, the most fashionable Beaver Cloths, suitable for Winter Scotch Tweeds, assorted Mosgiel ~ ~ Kaiapoi ~ ~ West of England Cloths Bedford Cords Irish Frieze, &c., &c., &c. CALL and inspect this Splendid Assort ment before you order. MOTTO: Small Profits and Quick Returns. Terms—Cash. S' TYLE and Finish second to none. C £1 Is. Cash for a Pa E< £3 15s. Cash for a Twee Suit. The Address is— G. J. F. LUBLOW, THE TAILORING DEPOT, Triangle, Ashburton, Between Post Office and Baldwin’s Central Hotel. 782g-390c HBBBBaBMWH «!BfiBaBgggBZBBBMBaOBgB»aMaBi g—l Boarding Houses. CENTRAL TEMPERANCE HOTEL, BARING SQUARE. THOMAS BROADBELT,-! PROPRIETOR. PRIVATE ACCOMMODATION FOR BOARDERS. 947g-5G3c



Business Notices. W. WHI TE, CONFECTIONER AND BAKER, SAUNDERS’ BUILDINGS, ASHBURTON, BEGS to announce that he has taken the business lately carried on by Edward Taylor, Baker, &c., Saunders’ Buildings, and trusts by supplying a first class article at a moderate price, to merit a continuance of public support. Best Bread, 41b. Loaf, sd. Cash, [6d. Delivered. 9280-550 c EVERETT BROS. AND CO., CHEAP DRAPERS, HAVELOCK STREET, ASHBURTON. E. B. and Co. are now showing their w TIN T E R R A P E R Y, D Comprising EVERY NOVELTY IN EACH DEPARTMENT. NEW GOODS ARRIVING MONTHLY. 505 c DAVIS’S. Cheap F U R N ITU RE AND BEDDING MANUFACTORY, MOORE STREET, ASHBURTON. T.'IVERY article Sold at Christchurch Prices and guaranteed best of material and workmanship. F U N E rIl S CHEAPLY & COMPLETELY FURNISHED W. DAVIS, MOORE STREET, ASHBURTON. 529 c Ashburton Bakery, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. T HOM A S T AYL O R BAKER, PASTRYCOOK, AND CON FECTIONER. ALL ARTICLES GUARANTEED TO BE OF THE BEST QUALITY. Soiree, Picnic, and Wedding Parties supplied on the shortest notice. HOT TEA, COFFEE & PIES From 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Saturdays, 9 a.m. till 11 p.m. THOMAS TAYLOR., Ashburton Bakery. 492 c c mm MY OTT 0 N C 0 . HORSE CLIPPERS, 24 Years’ Colonial Experience. HORSES BROKEN IN TO SADDLE AND HARNESS. Moderate Charges. Apply Baldwin s Hotel, or Brighton Boarding House, Triangle 842g-450c ASHBURTON HAIRCUTTING ROOMS. REDUCED PRICES. E. A. GARNETT, Hairdresser, East Street, WILL REDUCE his PRICES from June 19th, in order to meet the times, as follows : GENTS’ HAIRCUTTING O^J BOYS’ haircutting, under 12 years 3d. 3d. SHAVING 3d A large and well-assorted stock of Tobacco, Cigars, Perfumery, and Fancy Goods, at greatly reduced prices. Note the address— JSS- E. A. GARNETT’S Old-Established Haircutting Rooms, East street, Ashburton. Agent for the sale of the Ashburton Guardian and Evening Herald. 565c-959c TO HOTELKEEPERS AND OTHERS. WE have been supplied by the Go vernment Printer with a Stock of BILLS now before Parliament, with a view to supplying those who desire intelligently to follow the debates in the House. The first instalment com prises the batch submitted by the Statutes Revision Commissioners and THE NEW LICENSING BILL. Price—2s. Each. WEEKS AND| DIXON.



Business Notices. Dissolution OF Partnership. o ORE AND CO., ~|I>EG to announce that they intend to DISSOLVE PARTNERSHIP on Ist SEPTEMBER They will therefore, on Saturday, May Ist, offer the whole of their superior stock, amounting to over £20,000 worth of DRAPERY, IRONMONGERY, AND GROCERIES, AT COST PRICE. The reductions in price extends to every Department in our Business, And we trust our Customers will pay PROMPT CASH DURING SALE. All| Goods will be marked in plain figures with Red Ink. (T $ (f All outstanding accounts must be paid at once so that partnership accounts may be adjusted. ORR & CO., ASHBURTON & RAKAIA April 24th, 1880. P.S.—A Large Shipment of Drapery Goods just opened up ex Pallala. Guns! Guns! Guns! POWDER. SHOT. CAPS. ORE AND CO. JJAVE now on hand a very fine assortment of BREECHLOADING DOUBLE AND SINGLE-BARREL GUNS, And as these have been imported direct from the manufacturers, we are prepared to Sell at the most Reasonable Prices— From £2 10s to £26. ORR AND CO 16 9c-9g



Business Notices. BEST _ NEWC a STLE COALS LAMBTON COLLIERY. 50s. PERTOIf -1 A PER CENT. DISCOUNT JLU fnr- fiASTT. SPRINGFIELD COALS A 40s. PER TON. 10 Per Cent Discount for Cash. To be delivered in my yard. Accounts to be paid monthly. 359 C '773 G C. PERCY COX. HALLO! HALLO! QUILL AGAIN. REDUCTION IN PRICES. BOTTLED WINES & SPIRITS. T. Q ITI LL, SEEING the necessity of a Wholesale Bottling, Wine, and Spirit Store in Ashburton, has determined to supply that ■want, and therefore begs to - submit the following list of Prices, every article guaranteed to be of the best and purest description. PRICE LIST. Brandy Flasks, 2s. and 4s. per flask. Fine Old Port, per Bottle, ss. and 6s. Superior old Dry Montelado, (old Sherry) life. & 6s. Very old Scotch Whisky, per Bcttle ss. Fine old Irish Whisky, per Bottle, ss. Superior old Jamaca Rum, per Bottle, ss. Fine old Martelle’s Dark Brandy, per Bottle, ss. Hennessey’s Brandj’, per Bottle, 6s. Superior Square Gin (J.D.K.Z.), per Bottle, 6s. Superior Old Tom (Swain Booth’s), per Bottle, 53. All other brands equally Reduced. QUILL’S Assorted Dozen of Best Winea and Spirits for £3 10s, containing— -2 bottles Whisky 3 bottles Brandy 2 ~ Port 2 ~ Rum Sherry Old Tom (Ready packed, and forwarded to any part of the County on the shortest notice.) One trial will prove to Quill’s customers the quality of his taps. COMMENCING MONDAY, 26th APRIL. Open from 7a. m to 6 p.m. during winter months. Note Address— T QUILL’S WHOLESALE BOTTLING’ STORES, Commercial Hotel, (Near Railway Station), Ashburton. 751g-336c PRACTICAL WAToh & CLOCK MAKER, JEWELLER, &c. ROBT. MURRAY, MOORE STREET, BEACH ROAD, ASHBURTON, HAVING had over thirty years’ ex perience in some of the leading establishments in England and Scotland, trusts by good workmanship and atten tion to business to merit a share of the patronage of the inhabitants of Ashburton and County. A well-assorted stock of Watches, Clocks, Jewellery, Spectacles, &c. Watch Glasses and Keys, of best quality, fitted. All Watch and Clock Work and Jewel lery repairs executed on the Premises. Specimens of Workmanship by R.M. shown in the window, AT MOORE STREET (Next Door to the Road Board Office), BEACH ROAD, ASHBURTON. 824g-429 w M. McCALLUM, ATCHMAKER AND JEWELLER Every description of Jewellery made to order and repaired. Electro-plating and Gilding. Hair plaits and Devices done. Watches and Clocks accurately Repaired. Diamonds and every description of Stones substantially Set. Clocks from 7s. 6d. each. Do., with alarm, 15s. CASHEL STREET, Next Bank of Australasia, Christ church. 221 c