Digby swept the class, taking a first, second, and a commend. They were a ■ nice, lot of animals and a credit to the breeder, which, by the way, was Mr W. B. Clarkson. For the best sow, Mr O. Digby took first with a well bred animal by Gladstone, and also a second and a com mend. There were six entries in this class.. 'Messrs Wilkin and Carter were commended for a nice exhibit, and Mr-O. Digby took again first and second prizes for the best boar of any breed. Mr G. T. Smith exhibited a well made sow, and " took second prize, Mr T. N. Digby taking first wiih a large framed sow of good quality. For the best pen of three porkers >Mr R Small took first honors. They were S bice evenly bred lot. Messrs Wilkin ’ ‘ and Carter took second prize with a very good pen, and Mr T. N. Digby was highly commended for a fair pen. DOGS. The dogs this year exceeded the number shown in 1881, being nearly half as many again. The class for best smooth-coated collie sheep dog brought out eight ex hibits. Mr H. W. Strouta was the only scorer of a first prize, which he obtained for his Scamp, Mr J. Foreman securing a second award for his Flo. In the class for the best rough-coated collie sheep dog, Mr A. Jackson’s Rob is certainly descry ing of the first place, and so thought the judges, for they awarded him a first, Mr S. Mullins’ Laddie taking a second, and Mr O. Digby’s Prince securing a com ■ mended ticket.

POULTRY. ~0 In the dorking class, Mr Silcock took • first prize for a nice pair of dorkings. In the Brahma Pootra class Mr G. T. Smith took first prize for a nice even exhibit, and Master E. Tasker took second .place, with a very fair exhibit. in ; the, class for game fowls, Messrs ’.Wilkin and Carter took first prize ' with a splendid exhibit of black-breasted red. Tfie Spanish fowls were not of first ' rate, quality. Mrs McConnell’s was highly commended. In the Polish class there 4 were four entries, the first prize falling to j. Mr. G. T. Smith, and the second to Mr J. * .Petmain. There was only one entry of .ebantams, namely, that of Mr Parkin, which secured a first prize. For H»m- Vbnrghs Mr T. M. Jones secured a first, ’ and Mr J. Remain a second. For barn doors Mr O. Digby took a first with a large pair ■of this breed. . Mrs Crosby first prize for the best pair of • fowls dressed ready for cooking. For 0 Aylesbury ducks the exhibits were very poor, and only a second prize was awarded to Mr J. M. Smith. For * Rouens the same exhibitor took hrst and second honors with very nice birds. Iniotber^kinds of ducks, Mrs Hill took -.fiyst, and-Mr O. .Digby second prize. In the class for geese there were only two Entries,' Mr Digby taking first, and Messrs Wilkin and Carter second for very fair ex histf.; ; M« mra Wilkin and Carter and Mr W. Simpson had it all their own way in the class for turkeys, they being the only exhibitors.

.-4 IMPLEMENTS. There was a slight falling off in the ~ number of implements as compared with those shown last year, but the quality was ..undeniable. 1 Messrs P. and D. Duncan the highest scorers, taking eight . first, five seconds, and two highly com j, mended tickets. Messrs Reid and Gray jtjhe.next on the list, with six first, fflconds, and one highly commended; George Booth and Sons, of Christ f«h«toh, were also large prize-takers. l 'fherq .was, only , one entry for the beat three-furrow plough, and that by Messrs P. an 3D. Duncan, who took a first fp# li. F Tor best double-furrow lever .plough, an exhibit shown by Messrs Reid and Gray, which Secured first honors at Timarn the other day, only got a highly commended ticket. In the same class P. and D. Duncan secured a first and second. lor best single-furrow plough, only one exhibit Was shown, and that secured a first for Messrs Duncan, who also took a first .in best plough with sub-soiler cotn- For best grubber or scarifier, Reid and Gray took a first, and Messrs Duncin an ‘ highly commended. For the best set of heavy harrows JMr James Little took a first, and Messrs Duncan a second. For best sat light har - rows, Messrs Poyntz and Go. took a first for a set of Haxton and Beattie’s *■!* flexible,” Mr Little taking a second. : best chain harrows, Mr James Little took a first. For best broad-cast grain or •eed sower, Messife Duncan got a first. For best drill for corn or seeds, Messrs Andrews and Sevan took a first, and Messrs. Reid and Gray a second. For beat, field roller, Messrs Duncan obtained: a first award. For best clod-crusher, Messrs Duncnn took a first, Messrs Reid, and Grey a second. For best mowing machine, Messrs Reid and Gray took a first, and another for the best horse-rake. For, best horse hoe, Mr Nprrish, of Waterton, teok a first, Mr James Little a second, and Messrs P. and D. Duncan a highly eommended. For best potatoe-digger, Messrs Kelsey' Bros., the sole exhibitors, took a first.

CARTS, BRATS, 810,

There was a nice exhibition of farm drays, carta, buggies, etc. For the best farm dray, Messrs Reid and Gray took a firit and second for a couple of well-made tod'substantial drays, Messrs G. Booth and Son showing a dray that took a highly commended, although in the opinion of some present the exhibit was entitled to better recognition. For the best farm Cart Messrii Booth tbbk a firist for a well-. finished article, and Messrs P. and D. Duncan scored a second. The latter; firm .. also secured a first for a town j carrier’s cart, weighing 12£ cwt. Messrs Baker and Brown took a well merited first for an excellent Whitechapel cirti -a speciality of the firm’s, Messrs Elz Bros, taking a second. Messrs Street -Bros, took a first award for the best single buggy of New Zealand manufacture, fiXessra Baker and, Brown taking a second. ' Owing to the number of exhibits we are compelled to hold over . the “ extras,” dairy’ produce, etc., until to-morrow.

CABLE NEWS.

LATEST FROM EUROPE.

■ - [pEDTEB’s xelegbams—cofveight. ] A Grime Confessed. • ' London, Nov. 21. The trials .of prisoners charged with the murder of the Joyce family at Maantrastrta, on the 18th of August last, have been concluded to-day. The jury in each instance found a verdict of guilty, and, sentence of death was passed. The prisoners have confessed the crime, and appealed to the clemency of the-Court. > . Rewards for Bravery. Her Majesty the Queen, at Windsor to-day, . bestowed medals for dis tinguished service in Egypt on the 4 troops who have recently returned from . that country. ' , '■ Money and the Markets ■ fi GofUsols are unchanged at 102. Netv"Zealand securities remain at yes- Xf- fldnJdyV quotations. The market rate of discount has lurther advanced to 4 ' per cent, and the Bank rate to 5 per cent . The, market for colonial - ' breadstuffs and tallow is without quot able change. . The Wool Auctions. ' 1 The November and December series, v’ f of colonial wool auctions opened to 4aJ> The catalogue comprised 6,000 L bales. There was a good attendance &"■ of home and foreign buyers, but the Ja f r. .. !

biddings were hesitating, and prices generally were rather weaker. The total quantity to be offered during the series is 103,000 bales. The : actions close on December 13 th, Colonial Indebtedness. London .Nov. 22 At a meeting of the Colonial Insti tute last evening, Sir Francis Dillon Bell read a paper, in which he admitted that the growth of the public debts of the Australian Colonies, in proportion to their population was abnormal. He maintained, however, that the various loans which have been contracted had been spent in reproductive public works, and that the statistics of com merce of the various colonies were surprising, and that it was to England’s interest to help them with their surplus capital. Sir Saul Samuel, Agent--Gene ral for New South Wales, said that it was clear that the colonies were well able to pay interest on the loans they had contracted. Socialism in France. Paris, Nov. 21. The French Government is causing stringent investigations to be made into operations and designs of the Socialists in the South of France. . Thirty more Anarchists ■ were arrested yesterday at, Lyons, where a strong military force was*'recently stationed, in anticipation of Socialist Vising.

AUSTRALIAN.

[REUTER’S TELEGRAMS —COPYRIGHT.] Our New Governor. Adelaide, To-day. It has transpired that Sir William Jervoise has received a telegram from Lord Kimberley, offering him the Governorship of New Zealand, and that Sir William has replied, accepting the position. Victoria First- Melbourne, Yesterday. At the Intercolonial rifle contest, whichr has been held here, the’Victorian team secured the first place, the 3 Tas manian representatives being second. a Much Needed Bain. A rainfall has been experienced throughout, this colony, and has greatly befa&ltfecl theigrowing ‘ crops and' pas ture land.

England v. Sandhurst. The English cricketers commenced a motce to-day against twenty-two at Sandhurst. The Home team went in firsthand were all disposed for a total ot ibo. At the close of the day’s play the Englishmen had lost six wickets for or spectators. Produce. Malting barley is weak at 4s to 4s 2d, and prices are nominal. Shipping wheat is steadier at, 5s 3d to 5s 4d. The market for New Zealand oats is quiet, and feeding qualities worth 4s to 4s 2d, and milling ditto from 4s 3d to 4s 4d. [Received Nov. 23, 2 p.ra.] The Loan Bill. Melbourne; To-day. The Loan Redemption Bill was finally-passed by the Legislative As sembly last night. > 1 Embezzlement! Isaac Ogle, clerk, in the employ of &Tr Duffett, solicitor, of Melbourne, wlio was arrested in England in June last, has been committed for trial here for embezzlement. A Big Smash. The failure is announced of Levin, Goldberg Bros, and Co., of this city. The. firm’s liabilities are set down at L 65,000. Wool. Messrs Goldbrough and Co,, Li mited, report that at their wool sale yesterday 5,000 bales were catalogued, and 4,100 sold. Prices realised were satisfactory. The highest figure for greasy, tfas aud for scoured,

TELEGRAMS.

[pee press association.] Going to Borrow. Auckland, To-day. The Waitemata County Council have decided to borrow LIO,OOO under the Roads and Bridges Const notion Act, To the Dead Letter Office. The Postmaster here compulsorily re gtsftefhd all letters' addressed to “ Zoo Jumbo” and “Ada Mantua.” - 'These, under the Gaming and Lotteries Act, refused to take delivery, and in one we’eifc alone Unclaimed letters conta|pipe.L3,poo wernsent ,to< the Dead, Letter Office f rom Auckland. A Sawmill Burnt Down l,Jr' Feildino, To-day, The Cheltenham Sawmill was burned dbwn this'morning, at 4 o’clock. It was insured fbr L6OO, but the office is; not known. Death and Mills are the.pro pt4eSbrs,J; Munro and another being the ietfifeholdefs. An inquiry will beheld, Soto* workmen living in the huts had. a narrow escape. ■ Grateful 1 Constituents. Kumara,. To-day, ’1 Mr Seddon, M. H. R., addressed a large meeting of electors at Dillmanstown last evening, and reviewed his actions at the last Fesaion of, Parliament. A vote of thanks and confidence was unani mously carried. After his address, Mr Morris,; on behalf of the miners of ££um«isihnd Stafford town, took the op portunity of presenting Mr Seddon with a gold watch as a mark of esteem and appre ciation ,bf his services on their behalf in the New Zealand Parliam. nt. r/ ' Parliamentary Candidates. Ddned ( in, To-day. Messrs Larnach and Cutten are candi dates for,the Peninsula. A Suspicious Death. A woman named Catherine Anderson died at Deborah Bay yesterday under suspicious circumstances.

THE AFHBURTON GUARDIAN, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 188 a.



Holloway’s Ointment and Pills.— Though it is impossible, in this climate of changing temperature, to prevent ill-health altogether, yet its form and frequency may be much mitigated by the early adoption of remedial measures. When hoarseness, cough, thick brekthing, and the attending slight fever indicate irritation of the throat and chest, Holloway’s Ointment should be rubbed upon these parts without delay, and his Pills taken in appropriate doses, to promote its curative I action. No catarrhs or sore throats can resist [ these remedies. Printed directions envelope every package of Holloways medicaments which afe suited to all ages and conditions and to every ordinary disease to which humanity s liable.—Adyt. TOWN EDITION. gOMERSET LODGE. The Regular Monthly MEETING of this Lodge will be held TO-MORROW : EVENING, at 7.30, in the ■ Hall, Tancred street. Visiting Brethren in vited. - | «.: .; i , ByDrder of the W.M.', ' as r JOHN DAVISON, 23n if .~1 , . r . , Hon. Sec. [lssued at 4.30 p.rtt. > New' Advertisements.



New Advertisements. Town hall, ashburton. Re appearance of Fi-jnk WillmoC’a Combination, ReceLed last night with trcraendo is ap plause and enthusiastic reception. THURSDAY, NOV. 23, First time in Ashburton of Mrs Henry Wood’s emotional play, EAST LYNNE. N.B.—Seats can now be reserved for East Lynne. FRIDAY, NOV. 24, THE TICKET-OF-LEAVE-MAN. PRlCES—Balcony and front seats, 3s ; second, 2a ; back, Is. Seats can be secured at Mr Clark’s. n!8 T. St. CLAIR JONES, Agent. rpO-NIGHT. TO-NIGHT. RACE AND SHOW BALL, THURS DAY EVENING, after the performance of East Lynne. An efficient Orchestra provided. Tickets, 5s ; to admit gentleman and one or two ladies. S. MOSS, 23n Secretary, Hill’s Somerset Hotel. RACi NG CLUB. The following RACE has been ADDED to the Programme for FRIDAY, Nov, 24th, 1882, to be run after the Consola tion Handicap:— 6. SELLING HACK RACE, Of 10 sovs. Entrance 1 sov; no weight under 10 stone. The winner to be sold immedi ately after the race for 15 sovs; any sur plus to go to the Club. Distance, | mile. S. SAUNDERS, Secretary.



rjIOWN HALL, ASHBURTON. TUESDAY, 28th NOVEMBER, 1882 The Yen. Archdeacon Harper, of Titnaru, will deliver a ’ LECTURE On the above date, on the forthcoming (TRANSIT OF VENUS. Vocal and Instrumental Music will be rendered at intervals during the evening. Admission, IbJ Commence at 8 p.m. ZEALAND RAILWAYS. , (Christchurch Section.) CHEAP FARES TO KINGSTON, FOR THE LAKE DISTRICT. TICKETS AVAILABLE FOR ONE MONTH. Single fare tickets to Kingston issued at Christchurch, Ashburton, Timaru, or Oamaru, on any day from Ist December, 1882, to 28th February, 1883, will be available for return within one month from date of issue. FREDK. BACK, Traffic Manager. District Traffic Manager’s Office, Christchurch, November 21st, 1882. n 23 Geo. Booth & Sons, Manufacturers and import ers op AGRICULTURAL IM PLEMENTS. CARLYLE IMPLEMENT WORKS, SYDENHAM (NEAR CHRISTCHURCH). Makers of •Carlyle Iron Windmills Carlyle Seed Strippers Carlyle Improved Disc Harrows Carlyle Drays, Tip Carts, Spring Traps, &c. Ploughs, Harrows, Cultivators, Broadcast Sowers, &c. Sole Agents for RANSOME’S STEAM THRESHING MACHINERY. Offices and Stores— -213 Tuam street, Christchurch. Postal Address—P.O. Box 89, Christ church. 473 e



TTT ANTED KNOWN—That I am sel- YY ling Venus Nailrod at 6a per lb.; Venus Twist, Ba 6d per lb.; Venus Navy Twist, 6s per lb.; Tricopherous, la 3d per bottle. Enos’ Fruit Salt, 3s 3d per bottle. Also, Toys of every description, consisting of Dolls, Trumpets, Toy Drums, Tambourines, Wheelbarrows, Carts, Guns, etc., etc. F. Clark, BAST STREET. slB rE PUBLIC TRUST OFFICE OF NEW ZEALAND. Atention is directed to the provisions of the Acts establishing this Office, and to the advantages placed thereby within the reach of every colonist. Subject to such provisions, the State offers to every per son : I.—About to make his or her Will or Codicil. 2. —Intending to provide for Wife and Children or others by deed of Settlement. 3.—Settling Property by way of Mar riage Settlement. 4—Desiring to renounce the Trusts of a Will, having been appointed Executor or Trustee under the same. B. —Having acted as Trustee, Executor, or Administrator, wishing to be relieved of the burthen of Trusteeship or Adminis tration, the option of using the State ma chinery, and gives an absolute guarantee against loss of funds by fraud, peculation, ! or dishonesty. Every information may bo obtained from * ALEANDER LEAN, ■ Agent at Christchurch; ' Ob from R. C. HAMERTON, i ~ < Public Trustee \ Wellington, j May, 1882.



Meetings. ,AKAIA AND ASHBURTON i FORKS RAILWAY. of the Ratepayers of the District whose interests are imperilled by the Eakaia and Ashburton Forks Railway Company are hereby informed that the said Company have instituted Legal Pro ceedings against the Deputation who re presented tire grievances of the Rate payers before the Ashburton County Council, and are urgently requested to attend a MEETING to be held at the Road Board Office, Methven, on MON DAY, Nov. 27, at 2 p.m. CHARLES S. MACKIE, n 22 Hon. Sec. Defence Association. Ecclesiastical c ATHOLIC CHURCH. CEREMONY OF The Dedication OF THE CHURCH OF THE “HOLY NAME OF JESUS.” The Ceremony of the Dedication of the above Church will be performed by HIS LORDSHIP THE RIGHT REV. FRANCIS REDWOOD, D.D., Bishop of Wellington, on SUNDAY, 10th DECEMBER, 1882, On which occasion MOZART’S TWELFTH MASS Will be sung by a united Choir, under the directonhip of Mr H. Gates. Admission will be by ticket ouly, to be had at the Presbytery. The Ceremony will commence at 11 o'clock sharp, and Mass will bo sung by the Very Rev. L. M. Ginaty, S.M., M.A., Christchurch. Vespers at 7 p.m. DR REDWOOD WILL PREACH. At both Ceremonies there will bo an offertory and collection. EDMUND COFFEY, The Presbytery, Ashburton. To Let. P ARM TO LET. A very compact and useful FARM of E 0 ACRES, close to Tinwald. Posses on can be given 3rd December next. JAMESON & ROBERTS, 18 Ashburton.



T o E T A 6-roomed HOUSE and STABLE, at Mount Somers ; good garden, tastefully laid out; convenient communication by rail to Ashburton. A first-class country residence. For particulars apply to Messrs Puddicombe and Co., Mount Somers, or C. J. W. COOKSON, Jun. & CO., , Commission Agents,'Etc., nlO Metfiven. Public Companies. N EW ZEALAND LOAN & MER CANTILE AGENCY COMPANY (LIMITED). Capital, £3,000,000. Reserve, £200,000. Makes LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES on Freeholds, on Stations and Stock, and on growing clips of Wool. RECEIVES CONSIGNMENTS of Wool, Grain, Tallow, Leather, Hides, Skins, etc., for sale in New Zealand, Aus tralian, and London Markets. UNDERTAKES INDENTS of British, Continental, East Indian, and Ameri can goods, and Commissions in all branches of Mercantile Business, Supplies WOOL PACKS and CORN SACKS, at Lowest Current Rates. AGENTS IN CANTERBURY FOR- Ruston Proctor and Co. : s celebrated Com bined Threshing Machines and Engines, acknowledged to be the Best Machines imported into Now Zealand. Felton and Guilleaume’s Patent Galvan ised Steel-barb Fencing Wire, Candy’s Patent Cotton Belting. Maldon Island Guano. Further particulars on application at the Company’s Offices, Christchurch or Ash burton. nlO JOHN COOKE, Manager, Christchurch. GEO. WILKIN, Agent, Ashburton. N ORTH BRITISH AND MERCAN TILE INSURANCE COMPANY. Established 1809. Subscribed Capital Fire Fund ... Life Fund Premiums for 1880 £2,000,000 1,201,243 3,380,107 951,173 Ashburton Agency; POYNTZ AND CO., East street, 774 c The mutual fire & marine INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND. The undersigned 'beg to intimate that the above Company has started Business in Ashburton, and that they have been appointed Agents, and are now prepared to receive proposals for INSURANCE. Premiums at a Discount of 25 per cent, off past current rates, o 2 TUCKER, RESTELL & CO.



JgOXING! BOXING!! BOXING!!! DAN LEA, Champion Light Weight of New Zealand, and ex Champion of England, has commenced giving Lessons in the Noble Art of Self Defence, in Mr Hill’s Sapiple Booms, back of Somerset Hotel every TUESDAY and FRIDAY Rights, from 7-30 to 10 o’clock, forPupi's only. Private Class Lessons, £1 per month. N.B. —The rooms will be thrown open every SATURDAY Night, for Public BOXING, under the superintendence of Dan himself. All written communica tions to be addressed to Somerset Hotel.



Alfred Harrison- GKEVT UNRESERVED SALE OF U N R E • DE ";.M KD PLEDGES. SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 25th (Day after Races). A FRED HARRISON Ims received instructions from Messrs I. and S. Salek, Licensed Pawnbrokers. Timaru and Ashburton, to sell by Public Auction, on the above date, at his Rooms, A large quantity of UNREDEEMED PLEDGES, From the Timaru Branch, consisting of Gold and Silver Watches, Gold and Silver Chains, Seta Brooches and Eatings, Lockets, Gents Signet and other Rings, Bibles, etc. 437, 4 j-acre Sections; 96, handsome Gold Bracelet; 137, Lady’s Gold Watch and Chain; 150, Silver Lever Watch; 87, large Bible; 42, Gold Locket; 400, King; 383, Lady’s Watch and Chain; 209, Silver Watch; 183, Lady’s Gold Wrtch; 142, Set Gold Studs; 94, Wedding King and Keeper; 104, Cruet Stand; 243, E. P. Tea and Coffee Set; 332, Album; 318, Locket and Chain; 213, Concertina; 248, Gold Watch; 449, O.F. Lever Watch; 402, Waltham Lever; 84, Brooch; 92, Silver Set; 365, Gold Earrings; 120, Silver Spoons and Sugar Tongs; 318, Silver Set; 73, Greenstone Pendant; and a large number of other lots usually found in the above line of business too numerous to mention. No reserve. Sale at 2 o’clock sharp. nls Matson, Cox, and Co-



Matson, Cox & Co. Auctioneers & valuators, land, STOCK, AND ESTATE AGENTS. LOANS NEGOTIATED at Loweat Rates and on moat I'avorablo terms. WOOL, GRAIN, SEED, AND GENERAL MERCHANTS, WE HAVE NOW ON HAND FOR SALE— WOOLPACKS and CORNSACKS. FENCING WIRE of All Sizes—BARBED and PLAIN. GREEN ai.d YELLOW TANCRED TURNIPS. SKIRVIN SWEDES, and other TURNIP SEEDS of all descriptions. MANGOLDS, &c. CLOVER SEEDS of all descriptions. COCKSFOOT and RYE GRASS. TEA in Boxes and Half-chests. OATS, BRAN, CHAFF, Ac. AGRICULTURAL, MACH IN ERY— REAPERS AND BINDERS, Ac.



Wool PURCHASED in large or small quantities or consigned to tha CANTERBURY WOOL .SALES’, or the HOME MARKET. LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES Made on Consignments, Weekly Sales OF HORSES, COWS, PIGS, and ALL FINDS of STOCK and PRODUCE, ON SATURDAYS, At 11 o’clock sharp.



FORTNIGHTLY SALES OF STOCK Will be held at ASHBURTON AND TINWALD ALTERNATELY. NEXT SALE at ASHBURTON YARDS On TUESDAY, NOY. 28. AGENTS FOR National Mortgage and Agency Co. Messrs Wood, Sinclair and Co. Robey’s Threshing Machines. MATSON, COX, & CO. WEST STREET, Asn burton.' s 30 Lost. STOLEN or STRAYED, from Chert sey—A Black Sheep DOG, with points; answers the name “Scott;" number of collar, 969 ; registered in the Ashburton County. Tea shillings re ward will be given for information that will lead to his recovery. If stolen, five pounds will be offered for Such evidence as will lead to the conviction of the person or persons implicated. Apply to JAS. BALFOUR, Chertsey. Nov. 19th, 1882. n2l Tenders. SPORTS COMPANY. ' Cricket. AUCKLAND v. ASHBURTON. WANTED TENDERS For PUBLICAN’S BOOTH on the Ground on FRIDAY, December Ist. Accepted tenderer to supply Luncheon for the Cricketers at a price to be agreed upon. For particulars apply to ALFRED CURTIS, 20n Hon. Sec. Educational. MISS STEANE having returned to Ashburton, desires to inform her Friends in the town and neighborhood that she will be happy to receive MUSIC PUPILS at Mr Jones’ Room, Baring square, or attend at their own houses, if desired. Terms (per Quarter) —Young Children, One Guinea; Adults, 30s. Lessons given in French, Drawing, Ladies Fancy Work, etc. An Evening Class three times weekly for general in struction—ls 6d for one, 2s 6d or two. Next Rev. Nixon’s, Tancred street. slB



Robert Wilkin and Co. PRELIMINARY NOTICE. Messrs robt. wilkin & c ». are instructed by Messrs Wilkin and Carter to sell by Public Auction (in conjunction with Messrs J. meson and Roberts) on FRIDAY, Bth DECEMBER, At the Ashburton County Saleyards a number of Horses, Consisting of Draught Mares and Geldings, by Meriton, Billy Fairplay, and Dun dee ; Light Harness Horses and Hacks, by Traitor, Dexter, and Liberal. In all, about 80 HORSES Will bo offered, and as the lot will be absolutely sold, Without Reserve, the Auctioneers have confidence in inviting the attention of farmers and contractors to the sale. Further particulars in future advertise ments. ROBT. WILKIN & CO., n 22 JAMESON & ROBERTS. O O L SALE. Wool” Sale. TUESDAY, 28th NOVEMBER, 1882. Our First Sale of the Season 1882-1883 will be held on the above date in our NEW ZEALAND WOOL STORES, At II a.m., when about 1,000 BALES will be offered. Woolpacks for sale at current rates. Advances made on Wool, either for sale in this market or for shipment to London. We take this opportunity of reminding our clients of the absolute necessity, in order to protect their interests when con signing wool, sheepskins, etc., per rail to our order, that care is taken to affix some mark or owner’s name on label, and to advise us of same, with particulars of contents of consignments, so that no mis take can be made as to ownership. ROBERT WILKIN & CO,, Wool Brokers, Auctioneers, and Com 14n mission Agents.



Public Notices. Ashburton permanent BUILDING & INVESTMENT SOCIETY. The above Society pays Intereat at the rate of 6 per cent, per annum for De posits at Call, and 7 per cent, per annum if fixed for 6 months or over. J. WARD, nIG Secretaiy. JJ O L I D A Y S. I proclaim WEDNESDAY and FRI DAY, 22nd and 24th instant, HALF HOLIDAYS, from 12 noon, and THURS DAY, 23rd instant, a WHOLE HOLI DAY, on occasion of the Ashburton Races and Show respectively. D. WILLIAMSON, nls Mayor. Q E N TIS T R Y. MR F. G. THOMAS, Dentist, will ATTEND at QUILL’S HOTEL bn FRI DAY and SATURDAY, November 24 and 25. Business Notices. NOW LANDING Ex ships “Good Templar” and “ Kestrel," from Stewart’s Island, TWO CARGOES OP BEST RED PINE, Which will be SOLD CHEAP.



WEATHER BOARDS FROM 10s per XOOft (sup.) upwards. ALWAYS IN STOCK— Doors Sashes Nails Roofing Iron Fencing Wire Y.D.L. Shingles Palings Timber Baltic Deals Flooring Match-lining And all requisites for the Trade. AGENT for the Phoenix Fire Office of London. Alphens Hayej, TIMBER MERCHANT, Ashburton, W. H. COLLINS, 60 Manager, jyj- OTICE TO FARMERS. MESSRS REID & GRAY, Ashbur ton, having secured the services of a thoroughly experienced Mechanic, are now prepared to Repair Reapers and Binders of all makers, also, Combines, Engines, and all sorts of Machinery. Being the only Firm in Ashburton who have got Machinery adapted for this purpose, with Steam Power, all necessary repairs can be done on the Premises, and at the lowest possible price. We have in Stock Binder Wire and Twine of a first-class quality ; also, best Machine Oils. REID & GRAY, o!9 Cameron street. gADDLERY, SADDLERY. The undersigned begs to thank his numerous customers for past support, and begs a continuance; also directing special attention to his now present Stock of SADDLERY and HARNESS. Prices moderate, and a good article guaranteed. Horse Covers and Rugs at lowest possible prices. Note Addresses'- James Tait SADDLER AND HARNESS MAKER, Saunders’ Buildings, East street, • Ashburton. 266 d



The Stud. rno STAND THIS SEASON, at Messrs Matson, Cox, and Co.’s Premises, West street, Ashburton, the ■ IMPORTED AMERICAN TROTTING STALLION, Oakgrove. OAKGROYE is a bay horse with black points, rising five years, by Irvington out of Lady Venture, by Belmont. Irvington by Rysdyk’s Hambletonian out of Imo gens, by Seely’s American Star. Rys dyk’s Hambletonian was one of the best horses that ever stood in America, his service being 500 dollars. Terms—£7 7s for one mare, £6 6s each for two mares, £5 5s each for three or more mares ; payable by acceptance, due on January Ist, 1883. Groomage fee of 5s per mare, payable on first service. For further particulars apply on the premises. MATSON, COX, & CO. That unequalled and favo- RITE THOROUGHBRED SIRE Tribune, By “ Traducer,” dam “ Azucena,” Will Travel his accustomed route this Season. The excellence of “ Tribune’s ” stock induced Mr Herring to purchase him for the Alford Estate Company. Well-sheltered Paddocks, with abund ance of Grass and Water, will be set apart for Brood Mares during the season. For terms, etc., apply at Muir’s Reposi tory, or Groom in Charge. Alford, Oct. 4, 1882. °5 rnflE PURE-BRED CLYDESDALE JL ENTIRE Strathmore, Will Travel this Season in the ASHBURTON, And Surrounding Districts. For particulars see Cards. R. EDGWORTH, Owner. , Ashburton, Oct. 6, 1882. 5o



HE DRAUGHT STALLION Will shortly arrive in Ashburton, and will Travel North and South of Ashburton and Ashburton Forks. Drayman will be at M'Rae’s Stables every Saturday. “ Drayman ” is a dapple brown, rising six years, has heavy bone, and is active. His sire was “Young Prince of Wales,’ 1 and is owned by S. B. Sutton. For in formation and particulars apply to rjlO STAND THIS SEASON, 18S2, The pure Clydesdale Stallion, Dundee is a beautiful bay, 6 years old ; bred by Mr Robert Wilkin, Christchurch. Sire Prince Charlie (4) (imported); dam Charlotte, by Lord Haddo (imported) ; 2nd dam Bess, by Cromwell (imported). Dundee will stand at Maronan Station, and travel between Maronan and Grove Farm and surroundidg districts. Tbbms—£3 5s each ; guaranteed, £4 4s. Groomage Fee, ss. Every care taken, but no responsibility. The above figures refer to Draught Stud Book for New Zealand. Drayman GILBERT ECCLES, In charge. Dundee (46). 120 WILKIN & CARTER. Grove Farm, Tinwald.



f£IO TRAVEL THIS SEASON ASHBURTON And surrounding District, THE CLYDESDALE HORS Pretendeio Pedigree ; is a ‘dark bay with black points, rising eight years old, with good bone and substance ; stands 16£ hands high, splendid temper, good action, and a quiet worker. Pretender is by Prince Charlie (im ported from Scotland by Mr W. Boag), out of Maggie by King Fergus (imported from Scotland by Mr David Innes). Maggie’s dam imported from Tasmania. Pretender gained second prize in the Northern Show as a two-year-old in 1876. Ho also took second prize in 1878. Terms —£2, payable on Ist January, 1883, and 5s groomage. Groomage fee payable on first service. Will be in Ashburton every SATUR DAY. WM. H. JOHNS, 4o Trevorton. rjlO STAND THIS SEASON—IBB2 THE CLYDESDALE STALLION BONNY SCOTLAND. BONNY SCOTLAND is a dark brown, rising five years old, stands IG£ hands, with good bone and substance ; splendid temper, good action, and very quiet. Bred by Thomas Pashby, Esq., Kaiapoi. Sire —Sir Walter Scott (imported), dam Bonny by Sir Colin Campbell.



Bonny Scotland will Travel the Water ton, Wakanui, and Ashburton Forks dis tricts. Terms fo: Season, £3 3s. Groomage fee, ss. Every care taken, but no responsibility. For further particulars, apply to the s 23 GROOM IN CHARGE. Conveyances. LONGBEACH ROYAL MAIL COACH Leaves. Longbeach for Ashburton daily (Sundays excepted) at 7.30 a. m., Waterton 8.10 a.m., Ashton 8.25 a.m., Wheatstone 8.45 a. m., arriving at Ashburton in time for the 10.24 express from Christchurch to Timaru. The coach leaves Shearman s Somerset Hotel, Ashburton, at 4.50 p.m., arriving at Longbeach at 7.30 p.m. Parcels or orders left at any of the above places wi l ! receive strict attention Fares—Through single fares, 5s ; return same day, Bs. W. E. BOND, Proprietor, 427 c Longbeach. hHHE GUARDIAN is on every Tea Table in Ashburton.



Poyntz & Co., Land estate, and general AGENTS EAST STREET ASHBURTON POYNTZ & CO. have received iustructions from Me W. B. MOSS to offer for sale that very desirable Dwelling House, situate in TANORED STREET, EAST, Ashburton, r containing seven roping, with Garden attached. * rp O , L E T" Two and Three-roomed Have received instructions from the owner to offer for sale, BY PRIVATE TREATY, 'Wt, ,n BURNETT STREET, Situated cloße'to the-'centce:df the town, upon which is erected a comfortable four roomed dwelling-house, with stabling and 1 to offer for sale lots 1,2, and part of !, 14^<ll41^lA0j432,.doht«iniAg'l»buV* ? TW O ACR E S Sit&fitb oil tjy -'VVSlcamii load, up£hvsifok is built a capital , . FAMILY RESIDESfCE, Ai " Containing thirteen room". POYNTZ & CO. FOR SALE—On account of T. R. Hodder Esq., lot 124, containing TWO ACRES OF LAND, Adjoining his late residence, and fronting the Town Belt. This would be a good site for a residence. Also, fa account of the same owner,



T.S, No. 779, Situated at the junction of Cass and Peter streets, with stabling thereon. poyNt2^o6. T? 0,% SALE. -r-Lot, 24, t Alfordj uFuiflijt 1 road, containing 2 roods, with dwell ing-house, stables, and other oatbinjdingat itioddfatei • 7 ' ' ' FOB SALE.—Town Sections Nos. 822, 828, 818, 698, 675, 318, 316, 118, and 119, POTNTZ & CO. FOB SALE.—A good two-roomed cot tage and quarter-acre of land, dose to the residence of Mr Bean. Small cash deposit. POYNTZ & CO. THE UNDERSIGNED have received instructions from Mr M. Hamilton to ofier FOR SALE, BY PRIVATE TREATY, His farm at Anama, containing • 228 Acres, <dV. 1150aW 50 ACRES IN OATS, The whole of the land is well-fenced, and within three miles of the railway. This presents a splendid chance for anyone re quiring a farm to take advantage of the opportunity, as the owner is determined to sell, owing to an accident. _JPOYNTZ & CO. MESSRS POYNTZ & CO. have re ceived instructions to sell, by pri vate treaty, on account of Mr W. Syca more, his compact farm of 186 acres, within one mile of Willowby, being R.S. 22922, in grass, well watered, and sub divided into 6 paddocks, together with a four-roojfn.^jdwejljng^op^



MONEY TO LEND on mortgage at lowest current rates. POYNTZ & COJi « FOR SALE.—A farm of 862 acres at Chertsey. POYNTZ & CO. FOR SALE—A good second-hand four wheeled double-seated buggy t with pair of good horses and harness. POYNTZ & CO. mo LST OR F-R SALE.—A marly 1 new eight-ron red H >use, with tasti y laid out ground , situate in Tan crrd street e st. A; ply to POVNTZ & CO. HP 0 LET.—A well appointed six -1 roomed HoUf-E, with Coach House and Stable attached, in Cox street. TO LET.—A four-roomed House in Havel ok street. POYNTZ & CO. O LET.—A Four-stall Stable, situated TO LET. A commodious BRICK JL STORE near the Ealiwav Station. ■ POYNTZ & CO. TO LET.—A four-roomed HOUSE in Cass street. fO LET.—Two four-roomed HOUSES. East Belt. rrO LET.—A four-roomed House on JL East Belt. POYNTZ & CO. in Cass street. POYNTZ & CO. POYNTZ & CO. POYNTZ & Co. POYNTZ & Co. TO LET.—A three-roomed HOUSE, back East Belt. ! POYNTZ & Co.,