dm the ’feae of hatching- Now what is remarkable in this case is that although the eggs proved so very hardy the cock was a long and closely inbred animal, so that all the unusual vigor must have been im parted by the hen. To avoid the Malay cross and all the consequent want of fer tility, bad temper and other bad qualities which I found my stock had derived from the so-called Langsbans imported in 1883, and 1884,1 had put this imported pallet, which proved to have the real Langshan laying qualities, to a cock that had been closely inbred by Mr Ha'l, from the o’d wonderful layers imported ia 1878. The eggs produced from that union are ail fertile, all hatch, and all are reared without re quiring any special care, and this accident has shown how completely a vigorous young hen can give her own constitution to the embryo chick in the shell, even when mated with a cock that has been weakened by inbreeding for many ge nerations.

To me this appears to point very strongly to the conclusion that when we want to restore the vigor and fertility of a worn out strain of poultry we should seek the qualities we want in a good hen and not as we far more frequently do in a good cock. At the same time, 1 have no doubt that the only thing that prevented the har diest of eggs being destroyed by a night's exposure on the ninth night was the deep warm straw nest. And I may here add that I have always been more successful with such nests, kept safely free form in sect pests, thsn with the damp earth nests so commonly recommended in modern poultry books. I have no right, and I have no wish to pose as an oracle upon such matters, but If what I write should draw forth other accurate records of actual experience in the same direction, 1 shall feel that I have not in vain asked you to devote a little space to this practical subject.—l am, etc. Autbbd Saukdbbs.

EUROPEAN ITEMS.

London, November 1. It is stated to be most improbable that the Prince of Wales will visit Australia at the present juncture. With reference to the approaching general election, the Liberals anticipate ijpb- return of a majority of fully forty member* over the Tory and Parnellite parties combined. The case against Mr Stead, editor of the Pall Mall Gazette, for alleged abduction of the girl Lily Armstrong, is proceeding. The evidence given by Mrs Jarrett, for the defence, is of a moist astounding character. London, November 2. Mr Gladstone will leave London for Midlothian to morrow, with a view to entering actively upon his electioneering campaign.

SPORTING.

V-R.C. SPRING MEETING. [eECTKR’s TELEGRAMS—COPYRIGHT. ] Melbourne, November 7. The last day’s racing of the V.R.C. Spring Meeting took place to-day at Flemington. Mares’ Produce Stakes Komus 1 Arsenal 3 Ringmaster 3 The Flemington Stakes. Damocles I Telephone .... 3 Dividend 3 The V.R.O. Handicap. Brown and Hose ... 1 Sheet Anchor ... ... 2 Lesbia 3 Steeplechase. Lizette .» 1 Cooper 2 Oanterbttby Plate, a sweepstakes of 10 sovs eaoh, with 376 added. Weight for age. Two miles and a half. Mr D. O’Brien’s hr c Trenton, by Musket—Frailty, 4yra 1 Hon J. White’s hr o Nordenfeldt, 3yrs 2 Mr Look’s b o Isonomy, 3yrs ... ... 3 Six horses started for this event, which was the closest contested ou the pro gramme. A magnificent finish all the way np the straight resulted in Trenton win ning a desperate race by a short neck. Time—4«nin 39fseo. Free Handicap. Cerise and Blue 1 The Agent 2 Trail se ... 3

CJ.O. METROPOLITAN MEETING. The following payments for the O J.O. Metropolitan Meeting were made on Saturday night Niw ZEALAND Our. Turquoise Wapiti Black Bose Alpine Bose Bon’* Wester Minerva Nelson Hermitage s Administrator The Poet Lochiel Fusillade Lady Emma Leon Gaptain Webster Tiger Tim Welcome Stares Fallacy colt Apropos St. Ires Galatea Artillery Bed Bose filly Sierra Dxbbt Stakes. Everton Lad Fusillade ) Hermitage Archduke . Stonybnrst Spade Gninea Tiger Tim Bonny Blink

CABLE NEWS.

, LATEST FROM EUROPE faauTEß’a tkleorahs—copyright.] Abduction. London, November 7. The trial of Mr Stead and others concerned in the Lily Armstrong case was concluded to-day, when Mr Stead and Mrs Jarrett were found guilty of abduction, Messrs Booth and Jacques being acquitted. Sentence on pri soners was deferred pending the result of a trial for indecent assault in con nection with the same case. German Ambassador. Count von Hatzteldt, who replaces Count von Munster as Ambassador for the German Empire at the Court of St James, arrived to-day from Berlin. ’Tia Greece. ’ Athenh, November 7. The Greek Chamber of Deputies, in view of the present disturbed state of affairs, voted twelve million drachmas ' towards the navy, while thirty millions have, been passed as a patriotic loan in of hostilities being rendered necessary.

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, MONDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 1885



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Meetings WALU RACES. FRIDAY, JANUARY 1, 1886. Grand Kace Ball, To be held in the GRAIN SHBD, TIN WALD. Double tickets, ss. 0. JEPHSON, Hon Sec.



A. Harrison. I Alfred Harrison, TO SUIT THE DEPRESSED TIMES, I am about to meet my farmer friend* and others with a cheerful spirit, and shall Sell, at my Saturday Sales, at the /pllow ing RATES OF COMMISSION, until further notice : HORSES ) CATTLE > ") PIGS j £ 2 PER CENT. IMPLEMENTS, 5 PER CENT PRODUCE \ tf PER CENT. SUNDRIES J 0 Over £5 SALES, in 1 f PER CENT. Town or ft) or Country JAs may be arranged. LAND. FARMS, and! Town and I 411 PER CENT Subu rba n | 4 2 Properties, J VERY SHORTLY I shall be arranging a regular MONTHLY LAND SALE, and shall be glad to receive entries for the' same AT ONOE LOANS. —Money to lend on Freehold Security, TERMS.—BiIIs can be ar ranged for previous to any sale, otherwise terms will be cash. ALFRED HARRISON, Auctioneer AGENT for THE NORWICH UNION FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY. Risks at Lowest Rates.



Auctions. CLEARING SALE, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 19. WILLIAM HALL ZOUOH has bean favored with Instructions from Mr George Veel (who is leaving the colony) to sell by pnblio section, at bis residence, Havelock street West, on THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 19, The whole of his well-selected Household FURNITURE & EFFECTS, comprising One drawing-room suite in cretonne, sideboard, dining table, one piano, dinner waggon, fender and irons, black and gold pier gla a, E.P. spoons and forks, lamps, cutlery, glassware, photographs, carpets, washstands and ware, dressing tables, looking glasses, single and doable bedsteads, Mattresses, j blankets, counterpanes, chests of drawers, chairs, dinner service, and all kinds of kitchen utensils ; also, 1 capital side-saddle, with bridle, martingale, etc, all complete, and nearly new ; 1 gent’s saddle and bridle, etc; quantity of firewood, scaffolding, boards, garden and other tools, good laying fowls, etc. Sale at 1 o’clock Terms cash. 11 976 W. H. ZOUOH, Auctioneer.



Saturday auction Sales OF HORSES, CATTLE, PI£S, * AND SUNDRIES, AT TATTERS ALL’S, WEST STREET, ASHBURTON.



Messrs matson, oox & co. at the solicitation of several clients, Intimate to the Public That it is their intention to hold AUCTION SALES of the above EVERY SATURI/-' r AT TWELVE O’CLOCK Opening Sale, SATURDAY, OCTOBER 24, 1885. We wish to notify to our Clients and the Public that every attention will be paid to their inter ests, and Account Sales rendered with our USUAL PROMPTNESS. MATSON. COX & CO.



FUXS ANP Bugs.— Beetles, insects, roaches, ants, bcd»bugs, rats, mice, gophers, jack-rab bits, cleared oat by “ Rough on Rats.” The NtZ, Png Co.. General Agents. 3 Catarrh or ihk Bladder, —Stinging iritatkn, inflammation, all kidney and similar complaints, cured by ** Buchu-paiba,” The DW Ca, General Agents. 3 Force of habit —Care ia required in the formation of habit, seeing its important bearing on character. Many characters ■re spoiled through inattention to the most ordinary end simple matters Some drink - tee and coffee from mere force of habit, ' “ became it is usual to do so,” regardless of the. penalty oftentimes of nervousness •nd indigestion. Oadbnry's Ooooa Essence eontains the refreshing properties of lea •nd ocffse, with additional advantages over those beverages, whilst it produces of tit# iajo?looa state.



Public Notices. LOST OR MISLAID—a latter ad dressed Mr George Coe. Finder rewarded on leaving same at Quill» SHEARING will commence on the Alford Estate on MONuAY, the 16th inst. • A conveyance will leave the Victorian Stables at 3 p. m. on the 14th inst. hotel. 11 984 O T 1 0 E 11 977 B. HERRING. Notice op applicatcon foh TRANSFER OF LICENSE.



I, James Spencer Compton, of Rakaia, being the holder of a Hotel License in respect of the house and premises situate at Bowen street, South Rakaia, and known as the Railway Hotel, do hereby give notice that I desire to obtain, and will, at the next Licensing Meeting to be holden at the K.M. Court, Rakaia, on the 3rd day of December next, apply for a TRA.ftb.REII of thg said License f-orn myself to ALB 3.T JAMES HOWELL, my appointee. Dated this 6th day of November, 1885. JAMES SPENCER COMPTON. II 978 EXTRACT from New Zealand Gazette, Bth October, 1835. CLAIMS UNDER FOREST TREES PLANTING ENCOURAGEMENT ACTS.



General Crown Lands Office, Wellington, sth October, 1885 Notice.—“ The Forest Trees Planting Encouragement Act Amendment Act, 1871,” and “ The Forest Trees Planting Encouragement Act, 1872,” having been repealed, it is requested that all out standing claims in pursuance of those Acts, and of any regulations made thereunder, may be sent In to the office of the Com missioner of Crown Lands for the district in which plantations have been made, fore the 31st day of December next. J BALLANCK 10 873 Minister of lands. NDON BUTCHERY. Tancred Street, Ashburton. W. Baker and Co., BUTCHERS, Beg to inform their customers, the public of Ashburton, and surrounding districts, that they are supplying the Primest Meat at Christchurch Prices FOR CASH ONLY. Lamb, fore-quarter ... 2a 6d Lamb, hind-quarter ... 3s 6d Roast Beef from 3d Corned Bsef ... ... from 2id Mutton from ijd Sausages from 4d Small Goods of every description at equally low rates. 11 970



JgOROUGH OF ASHBURTON. ANNUAL ELECTION OF MAYOR. In pursuance of the Municipal Oorpor tions Act 1876, a n d the Registration of Local Elections Act 1876, I hereby give notice that the ANNUAL ELECTION for MAYOR under the first mentioned Aot will be held at the Borough Council Chambers, Baring square west, Ashbur ton, on WEDNESDAY, the 25th day of November instant. * Nominations ii the form prescribed in the second schedule of the Regulations of Local Elections Act 1876. will be received at the Town Clerk's Office till 12 o’clock noon on TUESDAY, the 17th day of November instant A deposit of LlO mast accompany each nomination. CHARLE-i BRADDELL, Returning Officer. Borough Council Office, Ashburton, November 7, 1885 11 983 SALE OF FORFEITED DEFERRED PAYMENT SECTIONS. VILLAGE SETTLEMENT SOUTH RAKAIA.



The undermentioned sections having been forfeited for broach of conditions will be offered for sale by Public Auctl n, the improvements f r cash and the Lands on Deferred Payments in terms of section 71 of the Land Act 1877, at the Court house, Bakaia, on TUESDAY, the Bth December, 1885, at 12 noon.



No of Lot. 6 12 20 25 29 14 3 i 34 40 Area. a. r p. 2 3 8 2 3 8 3 0 0 4 2 4 4 1 39 5 0 0 2 0 0 0 3 23 1 1 37



Tenders. SBBHRTON BOROUGH COUNCIL. The Ashburton Borough Council invites Tenders for 1-ases of Three Reserves near the new bridge for one, two or three years. Conditions and full particulars on application to the Town Clerk to whom tenders are to be sent not later than 4 p tn., on MONO AV, the 16 h inst. The highest or «ny tender will not necessarily be accepted „ CHARLES BRADDELL, Town Clerk.



Borough C' UPcil Office, Ashburton, November 5, 1885.



Railway Notices- ZKaL\ND railways. (Christchurch Section ) OHRISTC H D I. C '■ RACES, 10th, 12*h, and J 3 h November. AND AfiRICUL'i UHAL SHOW, 9.h, 10th, and 11th November. On the oth, 11th, 12th, and 13th, the evening tr-in from Christchurch t) Ash burton will leave at 450 p.m., and run 35 minutes later than usual. On the 10th, 12-h, and 13th the morn ing train from Methven to Kakaia will start at 6.40 a.m., same as on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays. On the llth it will start at 7 55 a ip., running as on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays. The evening train from RaKaia to Meth ven will start at 7 p.m. on the 10th, llth, 12th, and 13th. On the llth, instead of the ordinary 7.30 a m. train from Timaru to Christ church, a train will run as under:— am a.m. Timaru ... dep. 7.10 Rangitata Binds ... Winslow Tmwald... Ashburton ar. 8.27 9. 9 16 9 28 9 35 Ashburton dep 942 Ohertsey ~ 1012 Kakaia ... ~ 10 26 Christcbch ar p m. 12 15 Stopping to pick up or set down pas sengers at other stations if required. On the llth the train from Cavendish to Ashburton will leave at 7 50 a.m., and urn 45 minutes earlier than usual. On the llth, the morning train from Ashburton to Christchurch will start at 8.30 a.m., and be one hour and twenty minutes later than usual at each stati >n at which it is timed, arriving in Christchurch at 11 30 a. m On the llth a train, which will take passengers and also live stock returning from the Show, will leave Christchurch forOamaruat 8. 5 p m., arriving there about 5.30 a.m. next day, stopping:■ where required to allow a passengers to alight or put cff live stock.



Goods Traffic will basentlrely suspended on the 11th. FARES: Saturday Return Tickets to Christ church will be issued at Pukeuri, Waikari, or any intermediate station, from the 6th t'i the 13th November inclusive, and will be available for return up to and includ ing the 23rd inst. PRINCE OF WALES’ BIRTUDaY. Saturday return tickets will be issued from any station to any station on the 7th and 9th November, and will be available lor return up to and including the 16lh Novembsr (except return tickets to Christ church, which are available to 23rd Nov., as above). FREDK BACK, Traffic Manager. District Traffic Manager’s Office, Christchurch, November 4, 1885. 11 961 Thos. Bullock. ITIOR SALE—Cambridge Roller, price j £B. T. BULLOCK. OATS —Quantity Feel Oats for sale. Sample can be seen at the Arcade. T. BOLLOCK. mO LET—Allenton House, containing | 9 rooms, together with about 10 acres of land, pleasantly situated opposite the Racecourse. Apply to T. Bullock LOW PRICED LAND.—IOO acres being R.S. numbered 32,944, about 3 miles from the Tinwald Saleyards, to let on the following terms, viz ;—First year, Is 9d per acre ; second year, 2s per acre ; third year, 2s 6d per do.; with a purchasing clause, if desired, at L2 6s pe; acre This would be very suitable for a paddock for persons bringing stock for sale. T. BULLOCK.



JOHN U. BAKER, Commissioner of Crown Lands. Crown Lands Office, Christchurch, October 22, 1362. 11 981 gALE OF CROWN LANDS. The undermentioned Town and Rural Lands will be offered for sale by Auction at the Ooarthouae, Rakaia, on TUESDAY the Bth December next, at 12 o’clock noon. TOWN LINDS SOUTH RAKAIA. Sections—2o2, 203, 204. 205. 254. 256, 258, 260, 264, 266, 268, 435, 436, 437. 438. 439, each 1 rood ; 411, 1 rood 12 perches ; and 412, 1 rood 11 perches ; upset price Ll2 10s per quarter acre. RURAL LAND. Section 35706, containing 6 acres 2 roods, situated two miles north of Kyle ; upset price L2 per acre.



FOR a ALE - a Bargain—Town Section 447, Burnett street, with' 4 roqpied Cottage thereon, centrally situated, being only two sections from the old Borough Council Chambers. Price, only Liberal terms. For particulars apply to T. BULLOCK FOR SALE, by order of the Mortga gees— I Town Section 636, Pet« street, on which is erected a large wo-story building, ocoup’ed by Mr Savage as shop and dwelling house. There is also a stable and other buildings erected thereon. This property must be sold. Term liberal. Apply to T BULLOCK EVISED LIST of PROPERTIES i For Sale and to Let, etc. SUBURBAN.



Immediately after the above sale the Licenses for the temporary occupation of the following Reserves and Sections will be submitted to public competition at the upset annual rentals set forth in the Schedule hereto. SoHEDUIaR. These Licenses will be issued subject to the Provisions of Section 26 of “ The Public Reserves Act, 1881. JOHN H. BAKER, Commissioner Crown Lands. Crown Lands Office, Christchurch, October 32,1889. u m



Lot 86. North-west Town Belt, con talcing 1 acre, capital site for a private residence Lots 94, 95, 96, fronting the Wakanul road, good site for a house Lots 62 63, corner of Wakanui road and Town Belt Lot 22, containing £-acre, with five roomed house, Alford Forest road Lots 42, 43, 44, 62, 63, together with house, Allenton, near the Woollen Factory TOWN PROPERTIES. ' 777, Corner of Oox and William street 778, Adjoining fronting Cox street. 636, Peter street, with dwelling-house and blacksmith’s shop. 646, 564, 666, To let only, at a nomi nal rental. 118, 119, Moore street west TINWALD. Lot 43, fenced and planted, with three roomed house thereon Lots 366, 369, 360 TO LET ; Commodious premises in Fast street Blacksmith’s shop, together with dwelling-house, in Peter street Five-roomed house at Trevorton Four-roomed house at Trevorton Four-roomed house, Graham’s road Tinwald Shop and boarding-house In Triangle Cottage at Hampstead, rent 4s per week Shop and dwelling 1m Moore street. 12s 6d per week—commodious boardin'” hOM*M to let at the above rental MISCELLANEOUS: FOR SALE. Eight-horse porer portable engine, chea Spring carts, new Ploughs, harrows Second-hand Drays Thomas Bullock *RQ E, SB BURTON



Public Notice s- . THE CLYD BBDALE ENTIRE Hcrse, j Pricce \ictor 5 Will travel the Wokanui, Longbeach, and x Ashburton Forks districts, and will stand x at Netherby Lodge (opposite Canterbury (. Mills) on Saturdays. 3 For further particulars and terms apply i to Groom in charge, or GEORGE POCOCK, 10 817 Proprietor. OCNTH U T T ROAD BOA HD DISTRICT. 1 I hereby give notice that, in accord ance with Section No. 94 of the Public Works Act, 1882, the Mount Hutt Rond Hoard intend to close certain roads in the<r district, and that plans, showing the proposed alterations, are open for public inspection at the Road Board office, Methven. JULIAN JACKSON, 10 834 Chairman.



Henry Zander, ~J~ BEG to draw the attention of shearers and others to my EXTENSIVE STOCK OF SHEARING MATERIALS Just Landed,, ex Arawa, WHICH WILL BE SOLD AT LOWEST PRICES. SHEEP SHEARS SHEEP SHEARS All the Favorite Brands. Ward and Payne’s Nos. 38 and 38 AS Ward and Payne’s Nos. 79 and 79 AS Bourgon and Balls’ Nos. 11A and 884. TURKEY A WASHITA OILSTONES Boiled and Raw Linseed Oil. Ground and Lump Raddle Lampblack, etc. WOOLPACKS. WOOLPACKS. I am now selling Full Weights BELOW CHRISTO aCROH PRICES, And guarantee them to ke of the best quality. TURNIP SEEDS. A CHOICE ASSORTMENT—Just to Hand :—Greentop Yellow Purpletop Yellow Purpletop Mammoth White Stone, etc, etc. All of which I offer at EXCEEDINGLY LOW PRICES. These seeds have been specially selected, and are of a particularly fin e quality.



1 also wish to call attention to the IRONMONGERY, CHINA & GLASS Department, to meet the present de pressed times, have REDUCED THE PRICES to the LOWEST remunerative Rates. The Grocery and Provision De partment is now replete with the NEW SEASON’S TEAS, Best Mauritius Sugars, ete, etc, too numerous to mention I pay special attention to the WINE AND SPIRIT DEPARTMENT and can supply the trade as well as pri vate families with the best brands only of Brandies, Whiskies Rum, Gin Rich Australian Wines Champagne, Claret. Also, Bottled Ales and Stout (im ported direct from the most noted English Bottlers) The celebrated Kantrowiez Stomach Bitters, so highly recommended by medical men, and surpassing all other Bitters— always on hand.



Orders from the country will be promptly attended to, special arrange ments having been made for the quick despatch of Goods to any locality desired. A trial solicited. Henry Zander, MERCHANT & IMPORTER, Etc, Fbibdlandbbs’ Buildings, a bhbubton. AGENT—lmperial Fire Insurance Co. ~ N.Z. Accident Insurance Go. TO FARMERS



AND OTHERS. ARE PURCHASERS OF Wheat Oats Barley Rye Grass AND OTHER PRODUCE, FOR WHICH WE ARE PREPARED TO GIVE HIGHEST MARKET VALUE. Woolpcks (FULL SIZE) Cornsacks TO ARRIVE Pnedlauder Bros.



J.Ballantyne &Co’s QPACIOUS NEW WAREHOUSE IS NOW OPEN With an Elegant Stock of NEW SUMMER DRAPERY, Bought in the Home markets on the most favorable terms from the manu facturers, and to be sold at prices that must Defy Competition. THE GENTS’ DEPARTMENT Is now Removed to that part of the Premises East of the New Building, next Sandstein's, and comprises a grand assortment of Men’« and Boys’ Clothing and Hats (own manufacture), Men’s Mercery, &c. The Public are cordially invited to view the Premises and Stock- One Shilling off every Pound Cash Discount. DUNSTABLE HOUSE, Established 1854. 9 m



Business Notices. Support Local Industry. OJAO WORTH OF THE K AIAP )I EXOI-HT, £743 (The pick of their Stock), As will be shown to-morrow at the Ashburton Agricultural and Pastoral Association' Show, having baen purchased by Andrew 1 >kr at a great reduction wiil be OPEN FOR SALE AT HIS PBE VIISES, E VST STREET. FROM SATURDAY MORNING. Orders may be given on the Show ground to the young man in charge. 84 Pair Men’s Trousers at lls 9J. Men’s Suits, from 455. Boys’ Suits, 12s 6d The Public will now have an opportunity of seeing the latest styles and newest patters turned out by the largest firm in the Colony.



Compulsory Sale of Drapery & Clothing ABSOLUTE CLEARANCE MUST BE MADS, A. C. PRICHARD, East Street, Must clear the whole of his NEW SPRING AND SUMMER DRAPERY BEFORE JANUARY Ist. Prior to making extensive alterations a General Clearance must be made, and to effect this with certainty sweeping reductions in prices have been submitted to. Ml Goods must be turned into Cash forthwith. THE SALE IS A GENUINE ONE. Note the address A. C. PRICHARD, EAST STREET, (next Mr Cambridge, Chemist. AN ENGLISH SILVER LEVER W A T 0 H, With Good Steel ALBERT for L 4 4s, Warranted TO MEET THE TIMES. i Ws I. M ,//■ ;--r rtMURRAY , LUW-fc rtßUßl, Ws AN ENGLISH SILVER LEVER WATCH, With Good Steel ALBERT for L 4 4s, Warranted R. MURRAY, East Street. BEGS to announce that he has just received a choice assortment of watches and jewellery direct from London, and is now offering Strong English Silver Lever Hunting Watches, capped and jewelled, with gold balance and very heavy cases for L 4 4s, exceptionally good value. Also in stoolt a magnificent assortment of watches and clocks of every description, and at prices to suit all comers, in jet goods and in every class of gold and silver Jewellery, a grand stock of the newest patterns and designs at very moderate prices All Good, Sofd Guaranteed. Repairs exe cuted with neatness and despatch at the lowest current rates. ROBERT MURRAY, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON.



GRASS AND CLOVER SEEDS. GEORGS JAMESON, Weak street, Ashburton, baa fo» Sale—Rye Grass, Cocksfoot, Timothy, Red and Whit* Clover; Alsyke, Cow Grass ; also, Carrot and Man gold Seeds. For Purity, Vitality, and Superior Quality, the ah' can be strongly recommended.



CANTERBURY BRANCH. ■MH m%k£i Established 1859. Capital k. 1,000,001 - ' ~- r, fjnut // ry f>F SHo»epnt. nw» fjl H E PREMIER COLONIAL OOUFaN FIRE AND MARINE RISKS, ALSO RISKS ON GROWING CROPS ACCEPTED AT THE LOWEST CURRENT RATES. George Jameson. T, ASHBURTON. 24



ASHBURTON TWEEDS. Craighead and Co., TAILORS AND CLOTHIERS. From a communication received from the Manager of the Ashbur ton Woollen Factory, wo expect shortly to be in a position to sup ply the residents of this thriving Town and County with SUITS MADE FROM TWEEDS, MANUFACTURED by THEMSELVES CRaIOHEaD AND CO., Ashburton



Parcels >xpress. nVTEW ZEaLavD EXPRESS iM COMPANY. Reduced rates for freight to Ashbnrton Parcels,* etc., from Christchurch er Dunedin delivered at address in Ashbur ton at the following fixed rates. Through daily : ’ and at slight increase for heavier weights. No extra charge for two or more parcel. for one consignee if from one consignor or for parcels charged rate and a Hal. under the railway tariff if received In time for goods despatch. Receiving offices—Christchurch : Bed ford Row. Dunedin : 7, Manse street. Parcels, etc., forwarded through and delivered at any address in the world. Rates and all information on applica tion to P. MoPARLANB, Agent New Zealand Express, Ashburton.



To Let and Tor Sale. Ij'Oß SALK—Turnip Drill, by booth X and Macdonald, together with manure distributor. T. BULLOCK mO LEI’—A comfortable House in I Cameron street west. '—Apply to J. Moison. 10 925 rnO LET—Shop and Dwelling house in X East street, adjoining oar premises, and at present occupied by Mr H. C. Segers, Draper.—Sbaly Bros. 10 845 HOUSE TO LET aw a low rental near the Borough Council Chambers, Burnet street, T. BULLOCK P O R SALE. R.S. 25503, containing 200 acres, near Mr Denshire’s property, Wakanui Road District. Very liberal terms of payment. T. BULLOCK. For sale, BONE DUST. Why buy evil-smelling concoctions when you can buy the pure article at Mayo's Manufactory 1 Orders left at H. Zander’s or by post promptly attended to. F. T. MAYO, Hampstead Manure Factory, 9 556 Ashburton. Farms to let with covenant TO PURCHASE. 664 Acres near Dromore, lately oocupifA by Mr R. Kemp 640 Acres near Gould and Cameron’s LOW RESTS. 10 690 MATSON. COX A CO. fTIO LET, —That most desirable Farm X situate at Tinwald, known as “ New Grove Farm,” the property of Mr James S. Houston, and containing 127 acres, together with well built Dwelling-house of six rooms, with orchard, outbuildings, and every convenience. The paddocks are all in English grass, and well fenced and watered. The above is to let in con sequence of Mr Houston’s removal to his W incbmore fa m. For particulars, apply to Mr Gbo. Jameson, or to Mr Houston, on the property. 8 398 Potatoes. ~ R Tjl O 1 BLUE DERWENT POTATOES. E, 6 66 GEORGE JAMESON, Ashburton. F ARM T O L E T. A&n ACRES of good Land, nearly UOU a u ) a id down with English grasses, with four-roomed Cot tage, Stable, etc. The land is well-watered, fenced and subdivided; there is a Government school within half a mile of tbe property. GEORGE JAMESON, 6 61 Ashburton Vnuax - CLASS AGRICULTURAL r LAND. The undersigned ha*e been favored with instructions from The New Zealand Mortgage and Investment Association, Limited, to offer FOR SALE BY PRIVATE TREATY About 11,000 acres of rich agricultural land, forming tb** unsold portion of the Waicola Estate, e.mated about 35 miles north-west of Invercargill, and intersected by the Otantan and Night* caps railway The land now offered has just been surveyed and subdivided into Farms, run ning from 160 to 500 acres, sizes which should render them convenient for all clasess. A considerable extent of tht property has been drained, 30 miles ot ditohing having been completed. _ It is not felt necessary to give any detailed de scription of the character of tbe land, as the Association would prefer that parties should go and see and judge for them selves. The object is to secure and ksate no the property good praotioal farmers for which purpose the following specie terms are offered, viz:— Fire years lease at a rental of Ci s) five shillings per acre per annum, with an optional purchasing danse of L 7 per acre; lease tenable for a farther terms of five years at a rental say of five par cent on tbe purchase money. For foil particulars and all farther information apply to CAMERON, LITTLE & CO., 8116 Manchester Street, Christchurch FRIEDLANDER BROS., Agents to the A ssoctat o»



HAYING purchased the Asphalting Plant and Business formerly carried on by Mr James Bradley, I am in a posi tion to execute any orders 1 nwy be favored with. All asphalt work guaranteed. Ranges taken ont and re-set In the be* possible manner. Jobbing work in gene ral done. J Crum, OPPOSITE CONVENT, Wakanni Road. Orders rday be left with Mr J. 0. Duncan, Old New Zealand Bank. 10 799 <ebT Rouser. THE Thoroughbred Horse ROTJSEB, will stand in Ashburton this season. By Messenger ont of Kate O’Shane, Messenger, bred in N.S. W. by Mr W. Town, by Bottler ont of Ludia (s-o N.S. W, Stud Book) Kate O’Shane, by Caledon (imported from Ireland) out of Lura by Emigrant out of Maggie (see N. Z. Stud Book). HOUSER is a beautiful dappled grey of immense power and substance. White showing lota of quality he is fit to carry 18-t to hounds. ROUSER has proved himself fast, stout and a magnificent fencer, *>ut while undergoing a prepara tion for .he Grand National, met with an acolden, which aeoeasitated throwing him out ot work for a time Terms —L3 10s; «u»*aateed, L 6 ss, For further particulars apply L. MARKET, 10800 Proprietor, Netberby budge.