nadffar was heard over hsad without a terrible roar filled the earth and aeoroad to fill mind and heart, dsz’Dg perception, bevrlldeied thought a"d f-»r a few p&'iting breths or while your held your K reeth in dread antiepatfou of an and ornel death, yon fe’A that life was already past, a» d watv-for the end sa a> vie im with h ; s head _on the block awaits the fall of the up’if‘ed axe. It is not given to any man to to k in the face of *he destroy-r and yet !iv< ; bet it is little to say that the group of strong men who shared the experience above faintly described wiil carry with them a recollection of that supreme moment to their dying day. None ex pected to escape A sudden rush was simultaneously made to endeavor to attain the open air and flee to a place of safety, but before the door was reached all reeled together to the tot-ering wall and stopped, feeling that hope was vain—that_ It was only a question of death within the building or withont—to be burled uy the sinking roof or crushed by the toppling walls. The uproar slowly died away In seeming distance. The earth was still oh bleased relief of that stillness! but bow rudely the rtence was broken as we dasbrd down the stairway and out into the street. Already on every hand arose shrieks and cries of pain and fear, prayers and wailing of terrified women and children commingled with hoarse shouts of excited men. Out In the street the air was filled to the height of the houses with a whitish cloud of dry etlfimg dust from the lime and mortar and shattered masonry, which, falling upon the pavement and stone roadway, had been reduced to powder. Through a cloud as dense as a fog, the gaslight* flickered dimly, shedding but little light, so that you stumbled at every step over piles of brick or became entangled in the lines of telegraph wires that were sn?pen ded in every direction from their broken supports. On every side were hurrying forms of men and women bareheaded, partially dressed, some almost nude, and many of whom were crazy with fear and excitement. Here a woman is supported and half-fainting in the arms of her hus band, who vainly tries to sooth her, while he carries her into an open space at the street corner, where present safety seems assured. There a woman lies on the pavement with upturned face and out stretched limbs, and the crowd pass "a by her for a time not pausing to see whether she be aHve or dead. A sudden light flashes through a window overlooking the street; it becomes momentarily brighter, and a cry of “ Fir® ” resounds from the multitude] and a rush is nude toward the spot. A man Is seen doubled up and helpless against the walls, but at that moment some where—out at sea, over head, deep in the ground—is heard again the low, ominous roll, which ia already too well known to be mistaken. It grows louder and nearer, like the -rowl of a wi'd beast swiftly approaching its pey,' and is the helpless man forgott' n again in a frerzied rrah for an open space, where alone there is I ops of security, faint though it bo Tall build ings on either hand blot oaf sky and stars, and seem to overhang every foot of around between their shattered cornices and copings. The tops of their frowning w?l ! s seem piled from both sides to the ■ e 'tre of the street. X : seems that a touch win d now send the shattered mteaas left «*end ing down on the people below, who look to them and shrink togeth -r, a* tha tremor of the earthqu .ke aga ; n psss-s under them and mysteric us reverberations ■well and mil along like some infernal drumbeat fummonlng hem to de»*h. It passed awiy and again is experienced the blessed fieling of delivt-ran.-e fr im m pending calamity, wh'ch it m y weM be believed evokes a mete but earnes ( ofleriop of mingled praver and thanks fr m every heart in the throng. Again up a long s' root and np from the alley way? that lead into it on either side la heard the choru? of wailing and lamentation whch, though it had not ceased, was scarcely noticed a mo ment before. It is a dreadful sound a sound of hapless horror-stricken humanity, old and yonng, strong and feeble alike where all are so feeble, calling for h< Ip bom their fellow creatures, and rais ing their agonised voices in peti tion to heaven for mercy where no hnman aid could avail. It is not a scene to be described by any mortal tongno ; it is not a scene to be forgotten when once it has been witnessed and when the witness has thared its dangers, and feels a 1! the agony. The first shock occurred at 9 63. as was indicated this morning by the public clocks, the hands on all of which had stopped at that fatal hour as though to mark the end of time for so many who had heard the preceding hour pealed forth by St Michael* chimes, without a thought but of a long and happy life. The second shock, which was bat a faint and crisp seho of the first, was felt eight minutes later. As it passed away the writer

■tacted homeward to find the scenes acted on the broad streets around the News and Courier office, repeated at every ■tep of the way. St Michael’s steeple towered high above the gloaming seem ingly uninjured. The station house, a massive brick building across the street, bad apparently lost its roof, which had fallen around it A little further on the roof of the portico of the Hibernian Hall, a handsome building in the Grecian style, had been crushed to the ground, carry ing down part of the massive granite pillars with it. All the way up Meefng street, which in respect to its general direction and importance may be called the “ Broadway’” of Chariestm, the road way was filled with debris from the .lops of the walls. In passing the Charleston Hail, the third shock was felt about ten minutes after the second, and of course caused great alarm in that neighborbo id as elsewhere. At Marion Square a great crowd had collected, as even the edges of the wide spaces embraced in it cmld not be reached by the nearest buildings in the event of their fall. From this crowd, oompo*ed of men, and children of both races arose Incessant calls and cries and lamentations, while over the motley half dressed throng was shed the Inrid light of a conflagration which had broken out just beyond the square immediately after the first shock, and had now wholly enveloped severs! build ings in flames. la three other quarters of the town, at the same time, similar large fires were observed nnder fall headway, and the awful significance of an earthquake may be most fully appreciated perhaps, when it is said that wbh three tremendous fires blazing up all at once sronnd them, and threatening th -ir pro perty with total destruction, the people whom >ou met on the street, cr gathering together in groups in open places, evi dently did not give them a thought. No one watched the ruddy fhmes or the pillar of clouds rising high in the still night sir All were to intent on bsteni'g with attained senses for the dread recurrences of that terrible growl or groan of the power seas and nnder the land to give a thought to the new terror, thongh it had threatened one’s own home, and many homes In the doomed city. Crowds poured in from every direction to the square jnst described as though it had been indeed a charmed circle, and life depended on passing within the grassy bonnets. Street cars, carriages, and other vehicles, were ranged in lines on the streets surrounding the tquare, while fhe horses stood as though sniffing the ground in anxious inquiry. Colored people everywhere were loud and impas sive in their declamations of alarm, in singing of hymns, and fervent appeals for God’s mercy, *n which God knows many a proud heart who heard them arising in the hour of this wondrous night devoutly and humbly and sincerely joined. Hanger fringe all of ua to the level of the lowliest. There were no distinctions of place or newer, pride or caste In the

I a-semblsge that there were gathered together in Charleston on Tuesday night. It'was a curious spectacle when one looks back up. -U it, goed to remember for wh'te j and black alike. There were num«>ona ,-'n Aanc- aof unselfi h devotion, kind and I loving ■ egard betv c n master and servant j mia'te s and ma'-l, in the presence of a common i 1! and threatened ruin, that show -d as nothing else could show how strong is He that binds our white people and Mir black people toge h<T, and this lesson of 'he dread via tor we may hope will never bo forgotten. Arrived at his home, the writer found the same so. nes of destruction and wreck which marked nearly every home in the c'ty. All the houses in the neigh borhood had suffered se.ricus’y, and streets, yards and gardens were filled with fallen chimnies and fragments of walla, while the v.alia that were left standing were rent asunder in many cases from top to bottom and were badly shat tered. In evety Instance women and children roused from sleep, or interrupted in their evening pursuits by the sound of the ruin being effected above and around them, rushed out into the streets and huddled together awaiting the end whatever it might be. Invalids were brought out on mattresses and deposited on the roadway No thought was given to the treasures left behind In the effort to save the peculiar treasure so precious in the eyes of all, invalid women and robust alike U stil long after midnight the streets were filled with fugitives in sight of their homes. Through the long hours th»t followed few were the eyes, even of childhood, that were closed in sleep. Charleston was full of those who watched for the morning and never In any city in any land did the first grey shades that marked the approach of dawi appear so beautiful and so welcome to the eyes as they ap peared to thousands of people who have seen them this morning from midst of the countless homes in our thus scorched but sti'l potent, still brave, stil hopeful, still besu lful city by the sea. Woman and children are running about in the open air to-day terribly agitated. There are three or four steamers lu port, including many tenders, and many of the inhabitants am provided with bertha on these boats. Fortunately the weather h»a been good, and the hardships are not as severe as they might have been. Tb© situation, however, is becoming horrible. Cut off from commun'o Tlon from the rest of the world, pfflioted and haunted with the prospect of immediate death—that is about the condition of th ! s community. Ko trains have departed or arrived h re In twentv feu* hours It is said that all the railroads leading into the city are criopled. A statement i? made that all rallwiy tracks are twisted into the shape of snakes.

TEMPERANCE MEETING AT FLEMINGTON

Another of the pleasant Gospel Temperance meetings, which have become so popular at Flemington, was held last night in- the Schoolroom, which was well filled. The Rev A. Blake presided, and after devotional exer cise, the programme was proceeded with. Mr E. Antrobua told his hearers “Why lie abstained an incident from the life of Dr Potter, N.Y. Mast r Samuel Anderson recited, in pood stylo, “ Water, pure water, for me." Hymn 60 followed, after which Florrie Prebble again surprised and delighted the audienoe, particularly the juvenile poi lion, hv the excellence of her recitation “ The Teetotal Dolls.” Mr Dakers, as usual, ebaimed everybody with his song, “ Bonnily grows the yellow grain,” for which he was encored, and complied with “ Drink from the well.” The Chairman next gave an excellent reading of “ Daft Dav e,” which was listened to very attentively. Mr Andrews (Ashburton) addressed the meeting in his usual telling style, applying his remarks especially to the young. Mr Harding also spoke on “ The Finanoi®! aspect of the temperance question,” his address being very instructive, particularly to farmers. James Glonville gave soma good advice to boys in his recitation “ Don’t drink a drop, boys,” and Mr Antrobus pleased the audience (notably the bachelor portion) with his reading “ How Peter popped the question.” Mr Dakers followed with another song, and afterwards hymn No. 7 was sung, during which a number of temperance periodicals were distributed. Mr Dnnn pro posed a hearty vote of thanks to those who had contributed to the evening’s entertainment, to which Mr Andrews responded, and the pronouncing of the benediction concluded the Meeting.

SPORTING

CAULFIELD CUP

Melbourne, Octo er 16,

For the Caulfield Cup Silvermine heads the betting at 7 to 2 against ; Boolka next at 8 to 1. Recall and Ben Bolt have improved in price, the former being now at 9to 1 ; Ben Bolt 10 to 1; the others unchanged s’nce last telegram. The weather this morning is fine, but a strong breeze is blowing. .

THE LOAN

Wellington, October 16

The Colonial Treasurer has been officially Informed that the amount offered for the loan wai £2,090,000, and the average pMce £97 ss. Disappointment is felt at the result which was expected to he better after the announcement that, the loan bad gone to 1 per cent premium. The low price is attributed by Ministers to the New Scvrh Wa'ea deficit.

METEOROLOGICAL READINGS.

The following are the Meteorological readings at Alford Station for the week eoding Friday, October 15. 1886 :

“HONOR TO WHOM HONOR.”

The news of the arrest of Caffrey and Penn, the wretches who so foully murdered an unoffending settler on the Great Barrier Island a few months ago, has been hailed with satisfaction throughout the colony. Having com mitted the crime of taking the life of a fellow-creature under circumstances of great atrocity, they escaped to sea in a cutter called the Sovereign of the Seas, and are said to have been flying the piratical emblem, the black flag, as a sort of bravado. The cutter was well found in provisions, and seems to have been a smart sailer. Her rascally crew got a good start, and the steamer despatched in chase failed to overhaul her, and, as despite the sharp look-out kept up at sea and all around the coasts of New Zealand and the neigh bouring colonies, months elapsed with out tidings of the fugitives, there was every reason to fear that they had made good their escape. It was supposed, indeed, that they had made the coast of South America, and found an asylum in Mexico or some other distant land, and nobody expected that they would have been heard of again. But Nemesis was at their heels; for al though they did indeed attempt to reach the South American coast they en countered a series of severe gales, and

finding it impossible to keep their endtse, had to make for the coast of Queensland. The vessel was leaking badly, and Caffrey and Penn with the 1 woman, whom they had taken to sea | with them fit is said against her will), 1 escaped to shore somewhere north of the Macquarrie river. Then the party appears to have separated ; Penn and the woman, by some means, making their way to within 300 miles of Sydney, and Caffrey remaining in Queensland. The story of his clever arrest by the police, and of the subsequent arrest of Penn and his paramour, Lizzie Graham, have been told through the cable, and by this time the two scoundrels are probably on their way to New Zealand to answer for the dastardly offence which they committed with apparent impunity on the 18th June. In view of the number of crimes of violence which have been recently perpetrated, it is very satisfactoiy, indeed, to find that justice has, in this instance, been able to overtake the offenders, for nothing has so salutary an effect in checking outrage? of this sort as the almost certainly of detection and punishment. Very great credit attaches to the police of this and the neighbor ing colonies for the skill and patience with which they have tracked down the murderers ; and, indeed, it is not too much to say that the police and detec tive force of Australia and New Zea land compares very favorably in intelli gence, skill, and energy with any similar force in any part of the world. In saying this we are only giving honor where honor is due, and if, as is pro verbial, “the policeman’s lot is not a happy one” always, or, perhaps, often, the more reason why its many draw backs should be to some extent com pensated by a due recognition ot the excellent services which he renders to society.

rHJffi ASHBUKI’ON HUAKUIAN, SATUKDAY, OCTOBER 16, 1886



Solar In Shade heat. Date. Min, Max Max. Observations Oct 9 33* 6q. 125. Fine „ lo 32. 63. 125. Do. ,, II 3*. 6l, 125. Showers ,, 12 3i- 66. 123- Fine 13 41. 73 122. I'o, .. 14 42. 66. 115. Showers „ 15 32. 66. 11S. Do.



We clip the following important testimonial from the Illaivarra Mercury (N.S.W.), on the 30th of Marah. It needs no. commentMr Loveday, of the Bullia Mountain, writes to u that after suSering for four years with acute gravel, be has experienced almost complete relief by using Sander and Sons’ Eucalypti Extract. He says seeing the said Extract ad vertised in the Illawarra Mercury his intense suffering induced him to obtain a bottle of the medicine from Mr Soaking, chemist, of this town, and that the use of it gave him great relief at once. He states that between the 10th March instant, when he obtained the first bottle of the extract, and on the 19th, the use of that medicine continued to afford him relief, to which he had been a stranger for four years. Mr Loveday writes also that he has found the Eucalypti Extract a cure of rheumatism as well as gravel. He requests us to publish this information through the Mcrcvry. We have much pleasure in com plying with Mr Loveday’s request, whose word cannot be doubted, and who can have no object in view other than a pure desire to benefit suffering humanity.”— (Advt).



Harrow E«tapp. * * * HOCHESXBR, June 1, 1882. “ Tan yetrs ago 1 was attacked with the most Intense and deathly pains In my hack *nd Kidney «. “Extending to the end of my t es and to mv brain 1 “ Which made mo delirious ! “ From agony Ml! “It took three men to bold me on my bed »t times 1 “ The Doc ors tried in vain to relieve me, hot to no pu p 'aa. Morphine and other opiates ! “ Hid no effect ! “ Af er two months I was given up to die ! 1 ! ! “ When my wife heard a neighbor tell what Hop Bitters had done for her, she at ones got and gave ra' some. The first dose eased my brain and seemed to go hunting throng i mv system for tha |>a ; n. The second dose eased me so much that I slept two hours, something I had not done for two months. Before I had used five bottles, I was well and at work as hard as any man could, for over three weeks ; but I worked too hard for my strength, and taking a hard cold, I was taken with tbs most acute and painful rheumatism all through my system that was ever known. “ I called tha doctors again, and after several weeks they left him a cripple on crutches (or life, as they said. I met a friend and told him my case, and he said Hop Bitters had cured him and would cure me. I poohed at him, but he was so earnest I was induced to use them again. In less than four weeks, I threw away my crutches and went to work lightly and kept on using the bitters for five weeks, until I became as well as any man living, and have been so for six years since. It has also cuted my wife, who had been sick for years ; and has kept her and my children well and healthy with from two to three bottles a year. There is no need to be sick at all if these bitters are used. J J. Berk, Ex-Supervisor. “That poor invalid wife, Sister, Mother, “ Or daughter Ml! “ Can be made the picture of health ! “ with a few bottles of Hop Bit’era ! “ Will you let them suffer I ! I !' Proupcute tli« SwliiiH»r« ! If when you call for American Hop Bitters {see green twig of Hops on the white label and Dr Soule's name blo?vn in the htf-t’e), the vendor hands out anything but American Hop Bitters refuse it and shun the vendor as you would a viper; and if he has taken your money for anything else indict him for the fraud and sue him for damages for the swindle, and we will pay you liberally for the convic tion.



TENDERS sre Invited for the lease of Reserve 1542, containing 15 acres, situate at Sptlngburn, adjoining the Public School, Also for Reserve 1121, containing 66 acres, situate at Ashburton Forks, and at present occupied by Mr A'. Frisby. Lease to be for 14 years. Tenders to o'oso on 6 h NOVEMBER. Conditions of lease may be seen on application at the County Council office, Ashburton.



J, E. BUCHANAN, 9661 Sec. High School Board. THURSDAY, 21st OCTOBER. Clearing Sale OF HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE. MR T. BULLOCK has received instructions from Mr A. W. Ferrant (in consequence c£ his leaving for the North Island), to



Meetings. BAZAAR! BAZAAR! BAZAAR! A GRAND BAZAAR in aid of the .‘“A Wesleyan Church Building Fund will be opened in the TOWN HALL ON SATURDAY, 23m OCTOBER, And continue for One Week. Save your money, and secure bargains. Every requisite from DRAWING ROOM SU'TE to BAHIKJS’ BIBS, of good quality, well made, and of chaste design. 94-696



Business Notices. SH EARLS Q. ESTER!' IELD.—Dry Flock Shearing VV starts November 3rd; Ewe Hock, December 2nd. 10862 CANTERBURY ACCLIMATIZATION SOCIETY. Licenses to fish (for brown trout only) within the North Canterbury District (viz., from the Raagitata River to the Kaikouras) can be procured from the undersigned on and after the 16th instant. S, C. FARR. Hon. Secretary and Treasurer. October 13th, 1886. 10840 TIMARD AGRICULTURAL AND PASTORAL ASSOCIATION. ENTRIES CLOSE For shefp, cattle, *nd pigs on SATURDAY, October 16th instant. All other Entries close on TUESDAY, 19th inst. F. W. STUBBS, *IOB3B Secre ary.



ASHBURTON AGRICULTURAL AND PASTORAL ASSOCIATION. THE BURGESSES observe are requested to FRIDAY, 29th INBT., HOLIDAY Being the day appointed for this Assooia ation’s Ninth Annual Show. (Signed) R. FRIEDLANDES, 10854 Mayor.



WHITE, CAYGILL, & CO., BARRISTERS AND SOLICITORS, J. W. WHITE, Notary Public. NOTICE is hereby given that the undersigned, Messrs White and Co. (White Smithson, and Raymond), of I'imaru, and John A. Cayoill, of Ash barton, this day entered into Partnership as and Solicitor*, at Ashburton, under the style of “Wiiite, Oaygili and Co.” MrJ, W. White, will attend the sittings of the Courts at Ash burton. WHITE & CO.. JOHN A. OaYQILL. Money to lend in any sums on approved freehold security. Offices : Bullock’s Arcade 10*803 WILDING AND LEWIS, JgABRISTEKS AND gOLICITOHS F. W I L f > I N G , Notary Public. Offices : Next “ Mai'" Office, Burnett-at., Ashburton.



Mr Wilding will attend the sittings of the Ashburton Courts on Tuesdays and Fridays, and msy bo consulted personally on those days. The firm is now represented In Ash barton by Mr Clayton, an Knglish Solicitor of considerate experience, who will be in daily attendance at the office to receive instructions and confer with clients, t!0809 ASHBURTON AGRICULTURAL AND PASTORAL ASSOCIATION. THE following PRIVATE PRIZES are offered in addition to those already published : JOHN O’SHEA—The service of his entire Royal Conqueror for the best Yearling Foal by that sire. Special entry required (ss). JOHN O’SHEA—The service of his entire Royal Conqueror for the best Mare in foal to that sire, or with foal at foot by him. Special entry re quired (ss). W. STRACHAN—£I Is for the boat Ayrshire Bull of any ago. Special entry required. C. STRACHEY—£I Is for the best Fox Terrier Dog or Slut. Special enlry required. H. H. BECRETAN, 10836* Secretary.



TO STAND THIS SEASON AT ASHBURTON, And Travel the Surrounding Districts, The Thoroughbred Horse, Kingfisher. For Pedigree see cards Terms—For one mare, £3 3s. A reduction will be made for three or more maree, the property of one owner. First-class paddocks for mares at 1* per week. Qroomage fee, ss, payable at first service. E. COOKSON, Proprietor, 9J736 Livery Stables, Ashburton.



Tam O’&hanter, By Messenger Llonshee, Will Travel the Districts of W A TEUTON, WHEATSTONE, FLEM INQTON, WILLOWBY AND LONGBEACH. Fee : £3 3s. ByY< ’Ung Banker (imp.)—Farmer’s Lass t Will Stand during the Season at LONGBEACH & FLEMINGTON. Fee .£4 4s. A reduction will be made on more than two mares. Mares will bo grazed free to January Draught Stallion. IliUltUU, Bank, jShn’gkegq, Xo«f94



SELL BY PUBLIC AUCTION, At his Residence, Havelock street, at the back of the Catholic Church, on THURSDAY, 21st OCTOBER, The whole of his HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, Comprising Mahogany Sofa, Easy and Dining room Chairs, Carpets, Tables, Hearthrugs, Clocks, Sideboard, Hall Table, Single and Double Bedsteads, Washstands, Dressing Tables. Looking-glasses, Toilet Sets, Fireirons and Fenders, Oil cloth, Glass, Crockery, Cruet, Kitchen Furniture and Utensils, &c. | St c« No Reserve Sale at 1 o’clock, T. BULLOCK, lo*3t Auctioneer,



Public Notices. STRAYED on to Alford Station white MARE ;14 hands ; brand J. (1 on shoulder. W 0344 TilE COLONIAL MUTUAL LIFE ASSURANCE SOCIETY, LIMITED. Mr w. benslowe cheesman, Agent for the above Company, is at present staying in Ashburton, and will bo pleased to explain tho “Tontine” system of Life Assurance to intending insurers Address, W. H. Cheesman, Office, Ashburton °10856



WESTGATE & BYTES, (From G. Elliott, Christchurch), Fishmongers and poulterers oytster saloon, Tancred street, Ashburton. N.B.—We are now receiving daily Freeh Fish of the best quality. 9648 THE ASHBURTON CHEESE AND BUTTER FACTORY COMPANY, LIMITED (in Liquidation ) i LL persons having Claims against the above Company must send particu lars of them in to me at my Office, West street, Ashburton, on or before the 31st OCTOBER instant, otherwise they will not be recognised JOSHUA TUCKER, Liquidator. Ashburton, 13th October, 1886 J 839



Woolpacks. Woolpacks. W< 'OLPAOKS JUST LANDING, 100 BALES. To Farmers, who will place their Clips in our hands for sale, Woolpacks will be charged at cost price. Wool, Vod. Wool. We intend holding sales at Ashburton, date of which will appear in a future advertisement. No charge will be made if wool not sold, Cornsacks. Cornsacks, CORNSACKS. To arrive ex Triumph. 1000 BALKS, full sized «nd full weights If Farmers will give us their orders at once, so that we can deliver to them ex ship, they will save at least 3d per doz. FRIEDLANDER BROS., WOOL AND GRAIN MERCHANTS.



TIMARU AGRICULTURAL AND PASTORAL ASSOCIATION, THE ASSOCIATION’S tJWENTY OF STOCK, &c., Will be held on the ASSOCIATION’S GROUNDS, WAI-ITI ROAD, ON TUESDAY. 26th, and WEDNESDAY 27th OCTOBER, Consisting of SHEEP, CATTLE, HORSES, PIGS, DOGS, POULTRY, DAIRY AND AGRICULTURAL PRODUCE, IM PLEMENTS, WOOL. &c., &c Prizes amounting to about £550 will be given in pieces of Plate, Medals or Cash ; also additional Private Prizes, value £IOO Entries for Sheep, Cattle, and Pigs close on SATURDAY, 16th October; all others TUESDAY, 19th. FOR PARTICULARS SEE POSTERS. Programmes may bo obtained on appli cation to the undersigned. F. W. STUBBS, 9719 Secretary. ROYAL SALEYARDS, Mooke-sikeex. DUNCAN &~CRAWSHAW, Auctioneers, Licensed Land Brokers, Stock, Estate, and General Commission Agents, Accountants, Valuators, &c. Regular auction sales every SATURDAY at 12 o’clock, of Horses, Cattle, Pigs, Poultry, Produce, and Merchandise. Straight np and down treatment, and prompt settlement guaranteed. Special sales conducted as required. Transfers, Mortgages, Leases, and such like documents prepared under the Land Transfer Act. Agents for the Victoria Insurance Co,, Limited. 9*560 DUNCAN & ORAWSHAW,



Auctions* • S 'TURDAY, 23rd OCTOBER. LOT 2, FRONTING THU ALFORD FO <EST K‘ AD, ..car the Woollen Factory, and Lv T 6l ; ri AM P STEAD, lor Sale by .Public Auoti n. R T BULLOCK has icca'ved instruct iona iron. Mr George Rurpfey to soil by public auction at the Arcade on the above date, Lot 2, quarlor-acre, fronting the Alford F’orert Bosd, j st above the Woollen Factory, and Lot 61. quarter-acre, Oxford street, Hampsie-i. Intending purchasers are invited to Inspect these. Terms of payment will be very liberal. Sale at J2 45. T, BULLOCK, )0J849 Auctioneer. SATURDAY, OCTOBER 23. Chertsey Sections. Sections 56 and 67, Chertsey, for Sale by Public Auct.cn. R T. BULt.OOK has received instructions from the owner to Sell by * Public Auction, at the Arcade, on the above date, SECTION 56, con taining about J-acre, fronting JVtaldon street, and Section 57, about £-acre, fronting High street.



rhcs« Section* will be Bold at a low price. This efforda a favorable oppor tunity of person* acquiring a freehold qualification for a vote in the district. Sale at 12.45 T BULLOCK, 10J848 Auctioneer. SATURDAY, 23rd OCTOBER. HOUSE & SECTION AT MET EVEN For Sale by Order of the Mortgagee. MR T. BULLOCK has received instructions to SELL BY PUBLIC AUCTION, AT THE ARCADE, On account and by order o f the mortgagee, On the above d*te. LOT 108, deposited plan 428, Mefhvon, on which is erected a FOUR KOOVItD HOL'SE, lately in the occupation of Mr J. L. Manning. The section is fenced and improved. Persons desirous c f purchasing property in this township are invited to inspect his and attend the sale. It will be sold on very liberal terms of payment, viz., small cash deposit, and balance by instalments. Sale at 12.45 10+847 T. BULLOCK, Auctioneer.



ASHBURTON SALEYARDS. TUESDAY. OCTOBER 19tb, 1886. WE SHALL OFFLB FOR SALE the following Line* of Stock, vz.— FIRST-CROSS HOGGETS, a grand line CROSSBRED HOGGETS CROSSBRED HOGGETS CROSSBRED HOGGETS CROSSBRED HOGGETS CROSSBRED HOGGETS MERINO EWES, with Lambs at foot CROSSBRED EWES, with Lambs at foot CROSSBRED EWES, 90 per cent. Lambs. A grand liae. A Iso, JjIAT AND STORE SHEEP JIAT AND STORE CATTLE T>!GS H. MATSON & CO., 10J845 Ashburton. 600 400 8M) 900 850 100 275 180 850 PRELIMINARY NOTICE



To Farmers, Investors, & Others. MILES & CO. hare received instructions from MESSRS DUDLEY * NOBTHEY To offer BY PUBLIC AUCTION, During the month of NOVEMBER NEXT, The whole of their Valuable Estate, Known as RIVER SD A EE Containing. 2400 A 0 R E 3 2400 And situate THREE MILES FROM THE TINWALD RAILWAY STATION, On the South Bank of the Ashburton River. The Property will be divided into con venient sized FARMS OF ACRES AND UPWARDS, AND WILL BE SOLD ON EASY TERMS. MESSRS MILES & CO. are also In structed by I. R. C. C. Graham, Esq., to offer BY PUBLIC AUCTION, (At the same time and place as the Riversd.de Estate), 700 AURES 700 of his Tinwald property, known as Graham’s Farm, Fronting on Graham - _ioad. The land is of good quality, and suitable for all kinds uf agricultural purposes. It is now being surveyed, and will be laid off as follows : ABOUT 300 ACRES IN BLOCKS OE 35 to 40 ACRES, AND 400 ACRES IN BLOCKS OF 4BOL -100 ACRES EACH, and will be sold on easy terms. Plana of both properties are in course of preparation, and will be circulated shortly. J. T. FORD, Auctioned GEO. JAMESON, A gen Ashburton



TO THE LADIES Grand Show OF New Spring Goods. ANDREW ORR JS NOW SHOWING A SPLENDID ASSORTMENT OF NEW GOODS IN EVERY DEPARTMENT. GRAND DISPLAY OF NOVELTIES NEW MILLINERY NEW SI RAW HATS ZEPHYRS, in checks and stripes SOMMER HOSIERY MANTLES AND JACKETS COSTUMES NEW GOODS NEW DRESS GOODS NEW CARPETS New Goods IN Every Department ALL GOODS MARKED IN PLAIN FIGURES AT WHOLESALE PRICES. ANDREW ORR.



Public Notice?. A A FOR SALE, BLOCK OF LAND, CONTAINING iCBISi Close to'the Woollen Factory, and having GOOD FRONTAGE ON THE ALFORD FOREST ROAD. The Land is well Fenced, and should prove a sound investment. TO LET, TWO SHOPS, WITH DWELLINGS ATTACHED, IN HAVELOCK STREET, Close to the Railway Station. MANURE FORKS. A CHEAP LOT just to hand. Just the Tool for the Garden at Che present Season. ¥. PERRIMAN. lff!9§ W. PATCHING, TENT, TARPAULIN, FLAG, AND HORSECLOTH MANUFACTURER. A LARGE STOCK ALWAYS ON HAND OF TENTS OP ALL 81ZB9 CALICO, DUCK, TWILL, AND CANVAS, Manilla Rope, Plough Lines, Fishing Lines, Clothes and Garden Lines. IRON AND WOODEN BLOCKS. Special attention is called to the well-assorted STOCK OF REAPER AND BINDER CANVASES, AH made on the Premises. Battens and Canvas kept in stock, and repairs promptly executed. Tarpaulin* ISrMr 6x8t024 x3O always in stock. Oilskin Clothing made on the Premises. MARQUEES from 12 x 24 to 25 x 65 ON HIRE. All Orders by Letter or Telegram Promptly Attzkdbo to. W- PATCHING, 10861 EAST STREET, ASHBURTON.



FOR SALE. SEED DEI' L, by Reid and Gray. Nearly new. Splendid order. Cheap. Apply h. Matson & co., 10+-09 Ashburton. The Thoroughbred Horse Perkin Warbeck 11. WILL Stand this season at Grove Park, Tinwald. Pedigree He is by the celebrated horse Perkin Warbeck (imp), out tf Miss Kate (imp), Perkin Warbeck was goi by Adventurer, dam Bumble Kite, by Voltigenr—Sweet briar, by Stockwell —Eglantine, by Flying Dutchman—A z ilia, by Oatton—Anuot Lyle, by Ashton—Lamia, by Gohanna. Adventurer by Newminster. dam Palma, by Emilios. Newminster by Touchstone, d»m Beeswing. Miss Kate was got by Adventurer, her dam Sporting Life, by Prime Minister—Candlewick, etc , etc. An examination of his wll show that he possesses a double vein of the famous Adventurer blood, and is one of the very boat bred animals in the Southern Hemisphere. Terms; Three guineas, duo on Ist January, 1887. Groomage free, ss, pay able at first service. For farther par ticulars apply 9676 EDWARD GATES.



Mrs Meech DEEBSMAKEB, BURNETT ST., opposite Man QAm, BEGS to inform the Ladlee of Aakbar* ton and county that aha ha* opened business on her own account, wad wlfafti a share of patronage. . '* Mrs Meech will snitaln her wpnttllw for fashion and general excellence. 9710 HAYES & CO. AYS JUST BEOSITBD LARGE SHIPMENTS * OF SUMMER GOODS General Drapery Which will be MARKED IN PLAIN FIGURES at a PRICE which mast folly sustain the reputation : of the firm for giving BEST VALUE IN ASHBURTON. BOOTS AND SHOES From the best English and Colonial jar- Look out for our NEW ADVER TISEMENT, which will appear in the conraa of a few days. % Manufacturers. HAYES & CO. EEADT-MOKET DBAPEBB, ARCADE.



The Thoroughbred Horse Macilleathean WILL stand in Ashbuiton and trave the surrounding districts this season. He is a dark brown or black horse, stands 16 hands high, got by English Tim Whiffl r, out of Flying Scud. Tiiri Whiffler was by Van Galen, out of Sybil, by Uglj Buck, out of Sylph, by Titha da puts, Van Galen being by Van Tromp, out of Little Casino, by Inheritor. Flying Scud was a dark bay mare, bred in Victoria by Mr J. Harper in 1865, got by Fisherman, her dam being Jeanette by Little John, Whilhelmina by Romeo, Moss Rose by Emigrant, the Driver mare (For extended pedigree see English and Australian stud b oks ) Tim Whiffler was scarcely ever beaten in England. The dam of this horse being by Fisherman shows his gr.-nd blood, as a study of the stuo book will show that Mu ket's great success has been from Australian bred mares, for th • descendants of the grardold Hsherman, viz., Martini- Henry, Nordenfelt. and Trenton, are al descended from Fisherman on the dams side. Terms: One Mare, £3. A reduction will be made for two or more mar°s from one owner. <-sroomage fee, Bs, payabe on first service. GEO- APPLETON, %33 Proprietor, Ashburton



TO STAND THIS SEASON AT NETHERBYFARM. ASHBURTON, And visit the surrounding neighborhood. The Thoroughbred Stallion Johnny Faulkner. Pedigree : lie is by St. Albans, out of Impudence, by Peter Wilkins, out of Prudence by Jersey, out of Black Sail by Wanderer, out ot Fairy (imp.) (For tabulated pedigree see cards ) Terms : £lO lOs for thoroughbred mares. £5 5s for half-bred mares. Also, the Thoroughbred Stallion Rouser, By Messenger, out of Kate O’Shane, Will stand at Netherby Farm, and travel he districts of Ashburton, Methven, Mount Somers, and Alford Forest, Terms: £3 10; guarantees, £5 ss. Season, Ist January, 1887. Guarantees, Ist July, 1887, ~ MABKEY, 9635 Proprietor, i