for a small figure. They were in lamb to first class Leicester rams, and got more for their fleeces alone than he had paid for the flock at first. He thought there was a better return to be had from sheep than could be obtained from horses. Mr. Boyle questioned the position Mr. Oliver had taken in regard to in and-in breeding. Mr. Oliver said all the famous breeders were in-and-in breeders, and the example was set by the Creator. All the wild animals bred in-and-in, and everything that was left to nature followed this rule. Thei "result was that a remarkable uni formity of typo had obtained for thousands of years amongst all the wild animals. Mr. Brown had read a few authorities on the subject, but never heard any one say that breeding in-and-in without change was beneficial. To _ a certain ex tent the wild animals bred in-and-in, but they were not entirely without change. If this kind of breeding were followed per sistently without change, most species would suffer. Mr. Brown gave instances. Sheep perhaps had a constitution that would stand it better. Breeders, he knew, did not object to a good animal because it was close bred, but as soon as danger threatened from close breeding, they changed the paternity and imported new blood.

Mr. Oliver said Randall, of New York, Ellman, Bakewell, and Latham were all in-and-in breeders in sheep. In cattle, Ceilings, Mason, Bates, Booth, and Price advocated in-and-in breeding. Mr. Ham mond,’‘of the United States of America, bred merino sheep in-and-in for sixty years, and they increased in wool, size, bone, and spread of rib—indeed in all which indicate improved constitution. Mr. Sargent said the main point for the farmer to study was what would pay best. Mr. Oliver had to wait three years before he got mutton. He (Mr. Sargent) had third and fourth crosses from merino ewes. He killed them in their first year, and had his return while Mr. Oliver waited three years for his. In regard to in-and-in breeding, no man ought to go in for high breeding at all unless he knew it thoroughly. Mr. Oliver again said he had not dealt with sheep-farming to profit—but with breeding. The Chairman instanced Mr. Moore, of Glen mark, who never used any but his own rams, and must have bred in-and-in ; and Mr. Booth for thirty years had always used his own bulls. He (the chairman) did not particularly favor in and-in breeding, though he practised it himself to some extent—but they ought to be judicious with their crosses. He .would not advocate breeding long-wools, and placing them on tussocks. He had been Home recently, and in Bradford the people had approved of our colonial wools —it had much more brightness and lustre than any other. But they said we were great rogues, and sent them lots of stones and flax amongst our wool —they had somehow got to know even what we called flax in this colony. They said if we kept on breeding for the same kind of wool we would get a better market and be more thought of. We ought to get good wool— merino or whatever breed we adopted. He would ask Mr. Oliver if he favored a Lincoln or a Leicester ewe as the best cross with a merino ram 1

Mr. Oliver would sooner put a good Leicester ewe to a merino than any. He preferred the Leicester for the smallness of its head, and a lamb to a Leicester because of its small head gave easier par turition, and less chance of loss in lamb ing. The Chairman said Leicesters could be got away in 2-tooth, which was an advan tage, and in his own experience they were the best cross for merinos. Mr. Oliver said a first cross between a Leicester ewe and a merino ram would exist anywhere on ordinary feed, but a cross from Sethis again was not to be desired.

Mr. Silcock said that every critic of Mr. Oliver had started off that night with a disbelief in something he had advanced. Mr. Silcock would only be following the crowd if he did the same. He thought it was a mistake to believe that a good second cross could not be got from a first. He had some experience while managing his father’s sheep at home. They used the best rams in succession, but never the same breed twt years in succession. The sheep had a mixed look no doubt, but he never knew his father to gel less than Is 7d for his wool. Lambs dropped in August he had known weigh 701bs. when killed at Christmas, and had killed two tooths weighing 1401bs. In reply to Mr. Brown, Mr. Oliver said he would* rnn ewes with rams in this country from the Ist of May to the Gth of June.

Mr. Lewis, referring to the Chairman’s remarks about Mr. Moore, of Glenmark’s, flocks being bred in-and-in for generations from the same rams, asked if this fact had anything to do with the scab that was . found in that flock at one time. (Laugh ter.) Mr. Oliver was quite right when he said that the best breeders bred in-and-in, but he said nothing of the many inferior culls that were bred from the same rams. He had no doubt there were many of the great ram’s offspring that were not worth 7s. But to get good rams in-and-in breed ing had to be practised. Mr. Oliver was quite right when he said that more atten ' tion should be paid to wool than to mut ton. When he came to the colony first he had had the best sheep for the colony pointed out to him, and though he was astonished at the time, he soon discovered that his English notions were n a strange soil, and that the selection hewo uld have made guided by them would not have been the best.

Mr. Oliver'said culls had {to be made, and it it was only by continually culling out the bad ones that a really good sheep could bo got, and if this were done a fixity of type would result in spite one’s self. Every breeder culled out his bad sheep and kept the good ones. The Chairman defended -Mr, Moore against Mr. Lewis’ chaff as to scab, and said that he (the Chairman) had been twenty years in the colony and had not seen a scabby sheep yet. Mr. Moore’s flock was the best in Canterbury. A short discussion here followed on scab, which Mr. Lewis explained was not consti tutional, and was only communicated by infection.

Mr. Oliver, in reply to Mr. Silcock, ex plained what fixity of type was. By breeding in one direction for a series of years it was aimed, as far as possible, to secure the same kind of animal being thrown by the ewe to an almost certainty. Mongrels having a dozen different strains of blood in them would always tend to throw something different from the direct parent, no matter what ram was used. The Chairman said he he had got a dozen sheep out from Home to begin with. He had stuck to them, using always his own rams. The breeding had been close, but he had retained the type. He was sure the district could not go on grooving oats for ever. It must go back to sheep, and it would be well to see how best to suit them to the land and not put Lei cesters where Lincolns ought to be, nor either where they should put merinos. He begged to move a vote of thanks to Mr. Oliver for the paper he had read, and in closing the meeting he desired to state that it would be the last paper of the season, but the New Year would be begun with another paper. Mir. Oliver acknowledged the compli ment, but was not sure that he could con sent to a request made by Mr. Silcock to read the next paper on sheep-farming. He did not care to read two papers in succession. r He might take the second. Mr. John’brr, in moving a vote of thanks to the Chairman, said he had learned more about sheep that night than he had ever known before, and he could easily see that

the best breeder would be the man wh° used the best judgment, and to be a suc cessful breeder it wanted a great deal of careful judgment. The vote having been passed, the meet ing separated.

CORRESPONDENCE.

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

THE AGRICULTURAL & PASTORAL ASSOCIATION.

i To the Editor. Sir, —While seated in my chair on Saturday evening, October 2, and wading into tlie mysteries of your journal, my attention was drawn to an article evidently written to spur up the sleepy farmer, and to make him more obedient to the call of Agricultual and Pastoral Association. No doubt it is very pleasant to spend an evening in hearing a paper read, and at the close of it to put the reader through his facings by asking all sorts of questions you can think of that will puzzle him, and then to trot home in ten minutes. But it is quite another thing when you have to sit in you saddle for an hour or more, and not reach Jiome before twelve o’clock. By the timeyou would reach home all the paper and the discussion are frozen out of you. Besides, I notice you are very liberal to admit members or non-members. I was under the impression that none but mem bers were allowed in the hall. But, sir, I think it is only wise of the farmers to let the Ashburton merchants and tradesmen have the benefit of the paper and discus sion, for as far as I can gather the people of Ashburton town have entire control of all the business in connection with the Society, I scarcely can call it an Agricul tural and Pastoral Association, I think a more proper name would be IWncultural Association for the farmers’ interest only stands second, and that far behind. As long as the townspeople try to lord it over the interest of the farmer, the Society will not be a success. Then, sir, I suppose all the merchants and gentlemen that attend to the call of the Society have paid their guinea and have been presented with their members’ ticket, which is not the case with all farmers. I have paid an annual sub scription of one guinea from the forma tion of the Society, but never received a member’s ticket, nor was I ever enrolled a member of the Society. I write this as one proof of the working of the Society. The other day I Received a poster very politely requesting my annual subscription, also stating that a member’s ticket would be forwarded, but I have come to the con clusion that I shall be a wiser man by keeping my money in my pocket.—l am, ilc., A Farmer.

FLOWER THEFTS.

To the Editor. Sir, —During last night some ill-dis posed person entered the garden adjoining the house in which I live and pulled up and carried off two young rose trees and a geranium. Now, this person could not have taken the flowers for their value, for they were just at that critical period when any great change in the weather might destroy them. Neither could he have taken them for the love of flowers, for a man who would steal must be quite incapable of such a fine feeling. The flowers were valuable to me, and I have a great love for flowers, so much so that, though the flowers are not in my possession, I do not wish them to perish, and would advise this thief not to drown the geranium by giving it too much water, but let it have plenty of sun. The rose trees must be kept well watered, and covered over for at least a week. Next time he removes flowers he should take a little earth with them.—Yours, &c., Oct. 11. Mortimer.

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, TUESDAY, OCTOBER 12, 1880.



A Dangerous Position. —A well 189 feet deep partially caved in on a man named Walton, in Auckland on Saturday. He was hit on the head by the falling rub bish, but was got out and taken to the in firmary. The J.A.ME3 A. Stewart. —A telegram from Helensville on Sunday states that there was a strong south west wind and a heavy sea on Saturday on the north spit at Kaipara Heads, and that the James A. Stewart is likely to break up. Her rudder is gone and the sternpost has been driven two feet above the deck. There is no chance of getting her off. There are no signs of the crew, and the bodies are be lieved to been washed away. Wanted. WANTED— A NURSE GIRL. Apply to Mrs. F. P, O’Reilly, Cox Street. 300 g CONTRACT PLOUGHMEN. WANTED, TENDERS for PLOUGH ING about 200 acres Tussock Land near Coldstream. For particulars apply to 296 g C. H. DOWDING. WANTED KNOWN. SOMERSET LIVERY AND BAIT STABLES. JW. M'RAE begs’ to inform the , public that he has taken the above Stables from Sir. Bossenberg, and is making extensive repairs. Buggies and saddle horses on hire. Lowest prices and best attention. 908c—286g Tenders TENDERS. are invited for the EREC i TION of a COTTAGE near Masonic Hall. Plans and specifications can be seen at Messrs. Friedlander Bros’, office. UPPER ASHBURTON ROAD BOARD. TENDERS are invited for the following WORKS : No. 88. —Forming 4.0 chains, more or less, Cross Road opposite Mr. E. Corbett’s, Alford Forest Road. No. 89.—Picking stones off Hinds Road towards Westerfield (about six miles). No. 90.—Picking stones off Road on same estate (about 3h miles). Tenders, addressed to the Chairman, to be sent in not later than MONDAY, 25th inst., at noon. For Specifications, dec., apply to ROBT. D. PULLAR, 2990 ' Clerk. Consultations. J. L. FLEMING’S GRAND CONSULTATION. ON THE QANTERBURY CUP To be Run in November. 2000 SUBSCRIBERS AT 10s. EACH. If cheques are sent exchange must be added, and stamps enclosed for reply and result. J. L. FLEMING, Next Bank of New Zealand, 191 g Hereford street, Christchurch.



Matson Cox,, and Co. Cox & Co., STOCK AND ESTATE AGENTS, LAND & MONEY BROKERS, AUCTIONEERS AND COMMISSION AGENTS, ASHBURTON. Their business will include the manage ment of Estates, Investment and Pro curation of Money, Valuation of Pro perties, Stock, &c., and General Agency. They will hold throughout the District Public Auction Sales of Land, Live and Dead Stock; also on Market Daj's at Ashburton and Tinwald, Fat and Store Stock. They are also prepared to make Liberal Cash Advances on Properties, Stock, Wool, &c., placed in their hands for sale. MATSON, COX, & CO., Agents for Robey & Co.’s CELEBRATED THRESHING MACHINES 44g Quill and Co.



THIS DAY. UILL & CO., instructed by various owners, will sell To-morrow (Tues day}, at the New County Sale Yards— HORSES CATTLE SHEEP PIGS QUILL & CO., Auctioneers.



To STATION-HOLDERS, LANDED PROPRIETORS, FARMERS, CATTLE DEALERS, AND THE RESIDENTS IN ASH ED RTON AND SURROUND ING DISTRICTS. Messrs. Quill & Co., AUCTIONEERS, STOCK, LAND, & ESTATE AGENTS, SAUNDERS’ BUILDINGS, Ashburton, BEG to announce to station-holders, landed proprietors, farmers, cattle dealers, and residents in Ashburton and the surrounding districts, that they have COMMENCED BUSINESS in the above line ; and, from their long experience in the various departments, feel assured that all commissions en trusted to them will be conducted satis factorily to their patrons. Sales will be held as required, at the Salerooms and Yards in Ashburton, or any part of the district. They will also hold a Regular Sale of STOCK, LAND, FARM PRODUCE, FURNITURE, and GENERAL MERCHANDISE, at their Rooms, every Saturday, particu lars of which will be duly advertised. The interest and the support of sellers and buyers. are respectfully solicited. Cash Advances made on all classes of Goods placed in their hands for sale. For particulars of Sales please see advertisements. Quill & Co., AUCTIONEERS, SAUNDERS’ BUILDINGS, Ashburton. 2£Bg-995c* For Sale. Poyntz & Co. HAVE FOR SALE, on advantageous ! and easy terms of payment, the following TOWN AND SUBURBAN PROPERTIES: — A good five-roome'd House, on quarter acre of land, within three or four chains of the East Town Belt. A splendid six-roomed House, with a good lawn and well laid-out flower garden, fronting on East Belt and close to the Wakanui Road. A compact four-roomed House, with one acre of land, well fenced. Three quarters of an acre laid down as a paddock. A nice four-roomed House on half acre of land near the Gas Works, well finished throughout. Town Sections, 742, 743, 465, 466, 467. Town Section 711 upon which is erected a capital four-roomed House fitted with every convenience. A two-roomed House, with outbuild ings, on a quarter acre, well fenced and planted, on N.E. Belt. Educational. PROFESSIONAL. MR. M'LACHLAN, of the Wakanui School, is prepared to receive a limited number of Pupils for instruction on the Piano and Harmonium. 2890 Terms on Application.



T. Bullock. FOR SALE—CHEAP. FOUR SECTIONS in one block—viz., 502, 503, 610, 511, situated in Tin wald. Small deposit cash : balance by instalments. I7IOR SALE OR TO LET, WITH A ? PURCHASING CLAUSE, 439 Acres, all fenced, and partly improved situated in Wakanui 266 ~ A compact Farm, all fenced, well-watered, and partly in English Grass. Improve ments consistof acomfortable Five-roomed Cottage, Stable, Stockyard, &c., &c. 220 ~ All fenced, partly improved and well-watered. 360 ~ All fenced, and a portion of it in English Grass. 50 ~ Near the above, will be sold very cheap. 05 ~ About Three Miles from the Town of Ashburton. 150 ~ Near the above, and adjoining Mr. George Aston’s 290 ~ About Six Miles from Ash' burton. TOWN PROPERTIES. That Valuable TOWN SECTION, 159, Tancred Street, will be Sold very cheap, and on easy terms. 539, (part of) J of an acre, terms same as as above. 341, Kermode Street. 77 tt 37, (Lot) Mayo’s Block. 78, (Lot) with Dwelling-house of Seven Rooms, near the Parsonage, East Town Belt. TO LET, A Four-roomed COTTAGE, situated on the North Town Belt, opposite the High School Site. Commodious BOARDING-HOUSE in East Street. Shop and Office in East Street. That convenient SHOP, situated in the Triangle, Wakanui Road, now in the occupation of Mr. Lublow, tailor. SHOP or BOARDING-HOUSE, situated in Burnett Street, opposite the Mai Office, and lately in the occupation of Mr. Dufrates. Apply, 671c-186a T. BULLOCK Money. MONEY TO LEND. rPRUST MONEYS—£2,OOO, £4OO, and 8 £250. These sums are now ready for investment on real security, at current rates of interest. F. P. O’REILLY, 899c-226g Solicitor, Tancred street. Sporting. BURTON RACING CLUB. ANNUAL MEETING. WEDNESDAY AND THURSDAY, November, 17 and 18, 1880. FIRST DAY. 1. Handicap Hurdle Race of 50 sovs. Distance, 2 miles, over 8 flights of about 3ft. 6in. high hurdles. Nomination I sov.; acceptance 2 sovs. 2. District Handicap Hurdle Race of 20 sovs. Distance, 1 '/1 mile, over 6 flights o f about 3ft. 6in. high hurdles. Nomination 1 sov.; acceptance 1 sov. District horses only. 3. Ashburton Cup Handicap of 70 sovs., added to a sweepstake of $ sovs. each for acceptors. Nomination, 2 sovs.; ac ceptance, 2 sovs. 2 miles. 4. Ladies’ Purse, of 25 sovs.; welter weights for age ; gentleman riders, who must be members of the Ashburton Racing Club. Entrance 2 sovs. i l /i mile. District horses only. 5. Selling Hack Race, of 10 sovs. No weight under Sst. Winner to be sold by auction immediately after the race for A 2o > any surplus to go to the fund. Post entry, 1 sov. ; about IJ4 mile. SECOND DAY, x. County Steeplechase Handicap of 30 sovs. : over 2 miles of fair hunting country ; nomination I sov. ; acceptance 2 sovs. District horses only. 2. Racing Club Handicap, of 50 sovs. : nomination 2 sovs. ; acceptance 2 sovs. ; Weights to be declared at 9 p.m. on the evening of the first day’s racing ; i}.{ miles. 3. Farmers’ Plate of 30 sovs. : weight for age ; entrance 2 sovs. ; 1 mile. 4. Consolation Handicap of 20 sovs. ; for all horses beaten at this meeting ; nomina tion 1 sov. ; acceptance 2 sovs.; I mile. 5. Trotting Race (Handicap), of 15 sovs.: (Isthorse, 10 sovs; 2nd horse, 5 sovs.) Catch weights ; 3 miles ; nomina tion 10s. ; acceptance 1 sov. District horses only. Rules and Regulations. Qualification fee £2 2s. ; members of the Ashburton Racing Club free. No entry will be received for any of the races except on the condition that all dis putes shall be decided by the Stewards, whose decisions in all cases shall be final. A district horse shall mean a horse which has been commonly resident in, and owned by a resident in the County previous to Sept. 1, 1880. and up to the date of the forthcoming meeting; provided always that any district horse shall not be disqualified from having run in his bona fide owner’s name in races outside the County during the above-mentioned term. Canterbury Jockey Club rules strictly adhered to unless otherwise specified. No protest will be entertained unless L2 2s be deposited, which will be forfeited should the protest, in the opinion of the Stewards, prove frivolous. All entries and nominations to be in the hands of the Secretary, addressed to Quill’s Commercial Hotel, not later than nine p.m. on Tuesday, November 2nd. Weights will be published on Saturday, November 13th. Acceptances and Sweeps to be paid to the Secretary not later than nine p.m. on the night of Monday, November 15th. All entries to be sealed and addressed to the Secretary, Ashburton, enclosing entrance fees, name and age of horse, and colors of the rider. Any jockey riding in other than his declared colors will be fined one sovereign. ! Horses walking over will receive only half the stakes. JAMES WILKIE, 2750 Hon. Sec Business Notices. WM. ANDERSON, SADDLER AND HARNESS MAKER, Ashburton, HAS always in STOCK a complete assortment of every description of Saddlery, Harness, Whips, Saddlers’ Iron mongery, &c., imported direct from Eng land. Goods to order manufactured on the premises of the best Materials, and at the lowest rates 11 NOTEPAPER, EN VELOPES, NOTEPAPER.—The cheapest ever offered in Ashburton, at the Herald Office, Wholesale Stationery Depot, Saunders’ Buildings.



Business Notices. THE “ CRUSADER” is afloat for Lyttelton, with a large consignment of all kinds of Material for GENTLEMEN’S CLOTHING for ALEX. CRAIGHEAD & CO., About which we shall have some thing to say in this space when the Goods are delivered. A. Craighead & Co,, Merchant Tailors, TANCRED STREET, (Next Orr & Co.) PERFECT FIT GUARANTEED. 982a-4450 ASHBURTON HAIR CUTTING ROOMS. IMPORTANT NOTICE. MR. E. A. GARNETT begs to inform the inhabitants of Ashburton and surrounding districts that he has DIS POSED of his BUSINESS to Mr. F. CLARK, of, Christchurch, and while thanking them for the liberal support accorded to him during his residence here, would solicit a continuance of the same on behalf of his successor. Referring to the above, F. CLARK hopes, by strict attention to business and moderate charges, to merit a fair share of public support. F. CLARK, HAIRDRESSER, TOBACCONIST, STATIONER, AND FANCY GOODS MERCHANT, Ashburton. Agent for the sale of the Ashburton Guardian and Evening Herald. 720c-92g “ SECURE THE SHADOW BEFORE THE SUBSTANCE FADES.” THE advertiser wishes to remind the re sidents of Ashburton Town and County that his Studio is open every day for the taking of Photographs, and that his apparatus for this purpose is very complete. Carte-de-viste, and cabinet size portraits, views of buildings, landscapes, etc., can be taken in all weathers, and an inspection of his show cases .and studio walls is invited. The advertiser is prepared to guarantee a satis factory portrait of the sitter, inasmuch as he has supplied himself with all the latest improvements in the Photographic art. He makes a specialty of COPYING Pictures also, and parties having a por trait of a friend can have it multiplied to any extent. Having secured the services of an artistic colorist, patrons’ tastes can be satisfied on this point. Prices are reduced to a minimum, and are now within the reach of all. Gr. R Henry, PHOTOGRAPHIC ARTIST, SAUNDERS’ BUILDINGS, ASH BURTON. 73g-702c



NEW SADDLERY. &c„ &c. J. TAIT, & CO., PRACTICAL SADDLERS & HAR NESS MAKERS, Wills Street, Ashburton, (Next to Cookson’s Stables), HAVE recently opened up a Choice Assortment of First-Class Goods, comprising— Double and Single Harness Shaft and Leading Harness Saddles, English and Colonial Horse and Saddle Cloths Ptugs and Waterproofs Bridles, Bits, Martingales Whips, Spurs, Gloves Brushes, Combs, &c., &c. From the best makers, which will be sold at most reasonable prices. Harness of every description made to order, or repaired on the shortest notice. J. TAIT AND CO., (Next Cookson’s Stables), Opposite Railway Station Ashburton, 915 q TO FARMERS. THE UNDERSIGNED are CASH PURCHASERS of WHEAT, OATS, and BARLEY, and are prepared to SHIP WHEAT to the English markets on farmers’ account at the lowest possible cost. P. CUNNINGHAM & CO., 561 g Ashburton and Christchurch. FARMERS * FARMERS ! FARMERS ! R. McKERROW AND CO., Cash Purchasers of Wool, Grain, and all kinds of Farm Produce, and are also prepared to make Liberal CASH ADVANCES on the above placed in their hands either for sale or shipment to the English or Colonial Markets. A Large Stock of Cornsacks, Wool packs, &c., fur sale at lowest current prices. R. McKERROW & CO.,' GR A I N M E R C HANT S, RAKAIA. 36 SELF-BINDING HARVESTERS. MESSRS. DUNN AND RAY, Reaper and Binder Experts, TTTISH to notify to Farmers, Con- V\ tractors, Merchants, and others that they are prepared to Adjust, Repair, and Repaint all kinds of Reapers and Binders. Extras and Duplicates, in Wood and Iron, on hand. None but the best of material used, and all work guaranteed. Machines examined or repaired in town or country. Orders may be left at Messrs. Jameson and Roberts, or at the workshop. Dunn and Bay, Junction Peter street, and Wakanui road (late Hessey’s Foundry), Ashburton. Agents for SCOTT BROS.’ celebrated Leamington Cooking Ranges, Excelsior Windmuls, Tomb Railings, and other Castings. Price Lists on application, l/bo



Business Notices. I. R.HODDER& COMPANY Beg to invite an early in spection OF THEIR SPRING AND SUMMER STOCK OF NEW & FASHIONABLE GOODS SELECTED WITH GREATEST CARE, FROM THE BEST MARKETS Dresses, Silks, &c., Mohairs, Poplins, Oatmeal Cloth, Grenadines, Lustres, Beiges, Atholla, Cashmeres, Satin Cloths’, Twilled Mil •ringes, Russell Cords, Persian Cords, Baratheas, Cambrics, Muslins, Galateas, Twills, &c., Black and Colored Silks. Our Dressmaking De partment Having so increased we have engaged competent hands for Cutting and Fit ting, and several good Machinists, enabling u# to execute any orders with despatch. Millinery and Fancy. A SPLENDID ASSORTMENT of NEWEST STYLES in English and Pari sian Fashions, of Ladies’ and Children’s Trimmed and Untrimmed Hats and Bon nets, White, Black, and Gold-colored Chip, Mariners’, Mourning, and Bridal Bonnets, Evening Flowers, Feathers, Cor sets, Frilling, Sewed Works, Bonnet Silks in great variety, Ribbons, Scarves, Laces, Underclothing, &c., &c. The Millinery Room under the efficient management of Miss Campbell. A LARGE AND COMPLETE ASSORTMENT OF HOSIERY. Clothing & Woollens. English, Scotch, Mosgiel, Kaiapoi, and Victorian Tweeds. Fancy Coatings—Diagonals, Venetians, and Broads. West of England, Scotch, and Colonial Trousers and Vests ; Boys’, Youths’, and Men’s Suits (English, Victorian, and Dun edin make). TAILORING in all its branches. Suits made to order, guaranteed fit and work manship, on shortest notice—£4, £5 10s. Cotton, Flannelette, ‘ and Woollen Shirts. Colonial Unders and Drawers. Longcloth, Oxford, and Regatta Dress Shirts. Scarves, Ties, Handkerchiefs, Gold Studs, Links, and Scarf Pins. Manchester Goods. Pompadours, Self - colored Prints, Sateens, French Prints, Ashton’s and Hoyle’s Fancies, Drills, Diilletts, Hol lands, Shirtings, Cotton Longcloths, Damasks, &c.; Muslins, Quilts, Counter panes, Cretonnes, Tablecovers, &c. AGENTS for SINGER, WANZER, and WERTHEIM Sewing Machines. GROCERIES, CROCKERY, HARDWARE, &c. Lowest Cash Prices. T. R. HODDER & DOWRY. 964c—2850



Business Notices. IMMENSE ARRIVALS OF NEW GOODS AT ORR & CO.’S. We are now showing THE LARGEST STOCK NEW SPRING GOODS EVER OFFERED IN ASHBURTON. Ex HALCIONE, AT LYTTELTON, AND NEW LONDON, AT MELBOURNE. ALSO, fJjHE Stock in the Assigned Estate of Messrs. Edmiston, Gundey, and Co. valued at £2,000, Which will be SOLD at about HALF-PRICE. CONSISTING OF CARPETS, MATTING BLANKETS, GROCERIES,. IRONMONGERY, CHAIRS, MATTRESSES &o ORE AND CO; September Ist 1880.. 841c-1820



Business Notices PRACTICAL WATCH & CLOCK MAKER, JEWELLER, &c. KOBT. MURRAY, MOORE STREET, BEACH ROAD, ASHBURTON. ; R M. guarantees all work entrusted to , him to be turned out thoroughly satisfactory and in good working order. A well-assorted stock of Watches, Clocks? Jewellery, Spectacles, &c. Watch Glasses and Keys, of the best quality, fitted. All Watch and Clock Work and Jewel lery repairs executed on the Premises. MOORE STREET (Next Door to the Road Board Office), BEACH ROAD, ASHBURTON. 730c-960 HORSE CARD S., JJORSE CARDS of all sizes printed at the office of this paper. The Stud. ' : TO TRAVEL THE ASHBURTON DIS TRICT. THE THOROUGHBRED HORSE TRIBUNE. For Terms, &c., Apply, GROOM IN CHARGE. Sept, 1880. 265 a T CARRIAGE HORSE, LIBERAL. ' - O RUN IN A PADDOCK WITH MARES . GROVE FARM, LIBERAL. By Messenger, [out of a Golden Grape Liberal is four years old, and proved a sure foal-getter. Apply JOHN CARTER, 288 g Grove Farm. T TRAVEL THE ASHBURTON DISTRICT. The Clydesdale Horse ‘ - Chev i o t , By The Marquis out of an imported mare. Marquis by Little John, by Cheviot out of Nancy. Nancy imported, and by the horse that stood second to Sir Walter Scott at the Royal Agricultural Show, Battersea, and bred by Mr. .Kier, Stirling. Cheviot, by Royal Conqueror* out of Betty, both imported. Royal Conqueror took first prize against two and three year old colts at Battersea, and im ported to Canterbury by the Hon. W. Robinson. For terms, apply ~ GROOM IN CHARGE. Oct. Ist., 1880. 2900 TO TRAVEL THE ASHBURTON DIS TRICT, THE CLYDESDALE HORSE VISCOUNT . BY the Marquis, out of Belle ; Marquis by Little John, by Cheviot, out 6£ Nancy. Belle out of Jessie by Clyde. Jessie, out of Betty, second prize mare at the Royal Agricultural Show, Battersea, and bred by M'Keir, Stirling. Cheviot by Royal Conqueror. Royal Conqueror took first prize against two and three year old colts at Battersea, and imported to Canterbury by the Hon. W. Robinson. For terms, apply GROOM IN CHARGE. Alford Station, Sept. 1880. 2030 w NOTICE TO FARMERS AND HORSE BREEDERS. THE CLYDESDALE HORSE . BONNY SCOT LA N D TTTILL travel the Ashburton district this V season wherever inducements offer. Will stand at ANFIELD FARM, near Tinwald. For pedigree see cards. Terms £3, payable Ist January, 1881. Groomage Fee, 55., payable first service, Further particulars by 274.0 W. FERGIE, in charge. TO TRAVEL THIS SEASON, The well-known Clydesdale Stallion YOUNG SIR COLIN CAMPBELL Young sir colin Campbell is a rich dark bay, with black points, stands 16 hands 3 inches high, with great substance and quality of bone, and superior action. He is rising six years old, and possesses a remarkably good temper, which has been thoroughly'tested by his winter’s work on the farm of his owner. YOUNG SIR COLIN CAMPBELL is by Old Sir Colin Campbell, out of an imported mare. Young Sir Colin Campbell will, travel through the districts of Chertsey,- Waka nui, Rakaia, Methven, and Alford Forest. Terms L2 2s. if paid on Ist of January, 1881; if after that date, L2 10s. Groom age fee, ss. N. WELSH) Saddler, South Rakaia, 239 g Owner. TO LET for the Season, a DRAUGHT ENTIRE HORSE. Apply Alford Station. ' 282 g