* " Lg dog registration. »Tt was resolved that the registration fee fit dogs employed in having sock she aid be 5s ; and other dogs 10s each. irilllAßl SO PPLY. It was resolved on the motion of Mr Leadley, seconded by Mr Wright, that the Engineer call for tenders for the auxiliary water supply from the Wakanui Creek. TKNDE' B. The following tenders were accepted : —Dog collars, J. Be- e tine, £2 14 2 i par 100; Taylor’s Stream and D.-gby’a Bridges (painting), W I nes, £ll 3s 44 and £l2 6s 8d ; piloting huildi> gs. ore., J h Chapman, £36 ; 'ater rac •», No*. 4,6, »n< 9, Fawcett, £27 19s, £27 7s 6d, and £37 19r; Nos. I. 2, and 3, u ffia, £l4 17a 6d, £l3 2a 6d, and £l4 7a 61 ; Nos. 6,7, and 8, Earnshaw, £lO, £l6 103, and £l4 7s 6d ; 04 Race, J. Devery, la per chain. The Council then adjourned:

SPORTING.

ASHBURTON RACES, Acceptances for the above races must be lodged with the Secretary, Mr 0. t. Foots, not later than 9 p.m. on Monday. AUCKLAND SUMMER MEETING. Auckland, December 3. The following accept’-ncaa were ro oeived to-oight for the under mentioned events at the Auckland Summer Meet Ing;— Auckland Cup st lb «t lb Nelson ... 9 8 Disowned... 7 4 Turquoise... 8 7 Kin. fish ... 7 3 Pasha ... 712 Friend hip 7 3 Lochiel ... 712 Cloes ... 612 Fasilade ... 7 11 Victoria ... 610 Tetford ... 710 >cot Free... 6 7 Waltiri ... 7 9 Dress .naKer 6 4 Cinderella... 7 6 Cremorne ... 6 4 Derringer... 7 5 Lady Norah 6 0 Stkbpl chash st lb st lb Bella ... 12 0 Falcon ... 10 0 Guy Fawkes 11 7 Coral ... 910 Jim ... H 0 Omata ... 9 7 Maooaroni... 10 11 Silvio ... 9 7 Peter Osbeck 10 11 Fair Lily ... 9 7 Tiger ... 10 7

THE EASTERN CRISIS.

(beutbe’s telegrams—copyright ]

St Petersburg. D comber S

General Kaulbars, has arrived here from Constantinople. It is reported on good authority that Prince Lobanoff will shortly succeed M. De Giers as Minister for Foreign Affairs. London, December 2.

The Russian and Turkish Govern ments are acting in concert with the other great Powers in endeavouring to bring about a settlement of the Bul garian question.

FOREIGN MARKETS.

[REUTER'S TELEGRAMS —COPYRIGHT ] London, December 1/ Consols have advanced and are at 102. New Zealand securities and rates of discount unchanged; colonial breadstuffs improved sixpence, quieter. Adelaide wheat, ex store, to-day. 37s ; New Zealand ditto, 31s to 36s 6d, according to quality; Adelaide flour, ex store, 25s 6d; tallow, Australian, average quality, beef, 26s 6d ; mutton, 30s. The stock of tallow in London to-day is 10,000 casks. Wool; At today’s sale 12,600 bales were cata logued. A slightly improved tendency was manifested. London. December 2 The weekly returns of the Bank of England published to-day, show the proportion of reserve to liabilities to be 44 per cent, or 1 per cent less than last week. The total reserve in notes and bullion is -£11,400,000 a decrease of £200,000 for the week. Consols have fallen per cent, and are quoted at New Zealand securities—five per cent 10 40 loan 102 ; four and a half per cent 5.30 loan inscribed stock, 9'. Colonial breadstuffs are unchanged •t previous quotations. At the colonial wool auctions to-day 10,700 bales were offered. The market is irregular, and Australian greasy cross breds yid lower than at the close of last sales. Melbourne, December 3. The New Zealand Loan and Mercan tile Agency held their usual weekly sale yesterday, submitting a fairly represen lion catalogue of 6852 bales of which 5093 were sold, making, with 454 sold on Saturday, 5547 bales for the week. The attendance exceeded that at any previous sale. Notwithstanding the ad vices from London competition was toimated and prices firmiy maintained for all except inferior and medium qualities, which were slightly easier. Greasy wool realised 13d; washed fleece, 13d; scoured, ’ several large lines being sold at the latter price. Gpldsborough and Co. have received the following telegram from London, dated December Ist; —“ Inferior and greasy wool is from i<f to 1 lower than at the close of last sales; good greasy from }£d to id lower; scoured, from ij£d to 2d lower; crossbreds firm; merinos declining. Continental buyers are only operating slightly. The Americans are not buying. A considerable quantity has been with drawn. Sydney, December 1. New Zealand wheat is selling at 3s pd; New Zealand oats, 2s 3d; maize, per gfilb, 3s sd, Sngar Company’s No. 1 pieces, £25 per ton. Adelaide December 1. Wheat is quiet at 4s lod to 4s nd ; Adelaide flour, town brands, £ll 10s, country brands, £lO 15s.

TELEGRAPHIC NEWS.

BRITISH AND FOREIGN. [BBUTEE’S TELEGRAMS —COPYRIGHT. ] AFFAIRS IN IRELAND. London, December 2 The Irish Executive has issued a proclamation prohibiting the summon ing of meetings called with a view to intimidating tenants to refuse to pay rents. The Times in a leading article to-day on the state of Ireland, urges that by continued firmness the struggle how proceeding will be shortened, THE OCCUPATION OF EGYPT M. Waddington,- French dof, is urging ford Iddesteigh, Foreign Secretary, to give a definite pledge as to the evacuation of Egypt by the British forces, and agree to the conrol of the Suez Canal being of an inter national character. M. Waddington’s communication to the Foreign Secretary is couched in amicable terms.

I FIGHTING IN BURMA H. Rangoon, December 2 Military operations in Upper Burmah are being actively pursued by the troops under the comand of General Sir F. Roberts. The British columns in various districts are defeating and pursuing Dacoits at all points. (Received D cerobei 4th, at 12 60 p.m ) BIG FIRE IN LONDON. London, A serious fire broke out in Knight River street in the city last night. It completely destroyed a block of ware houses as well as the interior of St. Mary Magdalen’s church. The loss caused by the conflagration is esti mated at POLITICAL. Mr John Morley, in addressing a Liberal meeting at Edinburgh last night states he was in favor of the principle of self Government being ex tended to Scotland, but declared that the establishment of an independent Parliament in that country was im possible. JUBILEE REVIEW. A grand review will be held at Aldershot in June next, to celebrate the jubilee year of her Majesty’s reign. IMPERIAL INSTITUTE. The Agents-General conjointly tele graphed to their respective Govern ments with reference to the Imperial Institute scheme, slating that they are completely satisfied with the assur ances of the committee, and complete arrangements are being arrived at.

AUSTRALIAN. [reuter’s telko rams— cofyb XG HT. ] BEaCH IN SYDNEY. Sydney. December 3 Beach, the champion oarsman, who arrived in Sydney to-day, met with a most enthusiastic reception. Immense crowds assembled in the streets and round the harbor to welcome him. TRIAL OF A BANK CLERK. Melbourne. December 3. The trial of Stoddart Campbell, the defaulting teller of the bank of Austra lasia, was concluded to-day, and resulted in Campbell being acquitted. TEETULPA. Melbourne, December 3 It is stated that rooo men ate waiting at Adelaide, owing to the short supply of water at Teetulpa. ADELAIDE EXHIBITION. The Legislative Council last night passed a bill providing for the pre liminary expenses of the Exhibition, of :888, which - is to be in celebration of the Australian centenary. The pro posal meets the approval of the general public, but the decision of the Cham bers of Commerce is awaited.

(Received December 4'h, at 12.5 C pm) TEETULPA DIGGINGS. Melbourne. December 4. Many diggers are returning here from Teetulpa, owing to the shortness of water on the field.

LIVE STOCK MARKETS .

The New Zaa'and Loan and Mercantile Aeency Cimpiny, limited, report;—At Rskiia monthly sale, on 25th ultimo, an unusually large entry of catde came for ward, with a sprinkling of horsea and sundries. Business was satisfactory at current values At Leeston usual fort nightly sale, on the 26th ultimo, about 2000 sheep and largo entries of cattle and pigs wore penned. Steep sold mo'o freely than of late. For Messrs Loekh"t-d B - oa, we Jsold prime far shorn crossbred her* 9a 3d ; for Mr Frankish, medium h ggets in wool 6-9 i; forward twn-tooth cross bred* for Mr Baliah 6s 2d and aged shorn merino wether- Is 3d. We also placed nice quali'y fst shorn ewes for a valued client at 7s, and for Mr G, F, Bml'h mixed ages crossbred ewes in wool, with 80 percent, 7e 91; for Mr E. White shorn do, in low condition, with 70 per cent. lambs, 3s Id. Cattle sold fairly well. We cleared three year-old steers at £4 oi and £4 14* 6d, and your gar sorts at propo-tionate values. Pigs were dull and late values declined. We sold good useful (tores up to 13s. Negtela ted privately- 800 shorn crossbreds wethers for export at 7s 3d, 17 two and tbree year-old steers at £4 4s. In conjunction with our Rakaia and Ashburton agent, 1000 forward shorn merino wethers, 6 red 8-tooth, 2« 6d ; and 500 (at do do 4s 3d, delivered irucks, Rakaia.

THE FROZEN MEAT TRADE.

(Haukes Bay Herald)

While the depression is very great at present in the frczsn m°at trade, it is absurd to suppose it is due to a glut owing to excessive shipments f om the colonies, as less than four per cent of the Home consumption is of Australasian meat. Canada, last year sent 22,000 tons of beef and 1000 tons of mutton In the shape of live s'ock. The Home production is equal to 1,361,000 tons, live imports total 129.000 tons, and the dead meats eqnal is 935 000 tons, divided as follows Beef 71 000 tons, mutton 42,000 tens, and pig moat 222 000 tone. Last year 778,000 frozen sheep were landed in London, while all the foreign sheep landed during the same year numbered a little over 600,000 The H-.-me supplies of sheep increased from 10.979 000 sheep In 1882 to 12,000 000 in 18*6, while the imDotts of live sheep in 1883 were 1 124 000, bat in 1885 only 752 while dead imports as sheep were 334 • 00 in I*B2. and 1,033,000 in 1835 In 1882 'f* Z*a’and made its first ship ment ( f frrz n m at. and in 1885 sent Home 499,000 sheep Great Bri aiu will have to look beyond Europe for her sup phes of meat. Taking those countries fr m wh ch Great Britain receives stock, including France, we find that the increase in cattle has only daring the past decade been abont 2 per cent,, or not 8’ fficient to meet ’he wants of population On the ther hand, the sheep in those countries have declined 23 per cent ; while in other European countries, snob as Austria and Hungary, the decrease has been far greater Regarding the United S ates, also, Mr Col man, the American C mmissloner of Agriculture, states that the probab’e growth of population will out«trip the development of cattle, whde of sheep even now imports are made from Canada. In Australia, New Zealand, and Canada, cattle show an Incrc'S'* o f 31 cent between 1876 and 1886, while in sheep there baa been an Increase In australis of •about 15 per cent and in Now Zealand of 20 per cmt. dnring the same period Bnt in Canada there is a decrease of nearly 8 per cent. In the Argentine Republio th* increase in sheep since 1875 is abont 63 per p -nt. the number being now estimated at 70 000 000, against 44,000 000 in 1875, while cattle are at least one third more numerous, It will 1 e seen, therefore, t ! ia» Ireat Britain will have to depend m re f r her supplies of meat on these colonies, Canada, ard South America, while, should the sheep and oattle on the Continent not i c-c-se more rapidly, another market will be opened op there for tbipraeat of meat.

TO-DAY’S TELEGRAMS.

[Per Press association]. The Tota isator. Avckland, December 3 The represantativea of ten country Racing Clubs mat here yesterday and re solved to ask tie “ uckland Racing (Tub t * revoke the rul-- rt the uau of the Total! aster, or make 'he fallowing ocnctM#'-n that the t .taiisit'ir may be used fo» any race where £3O or over n given in a idee money a cPbat the rn a as amrn*.i d as above bo made applicable on y W'lhin a certain distance of Auckland, say 20 tnUes Anret'ug of the A R.O. wdl be held to ceu!>id- r the matter

The Rotorua Railway. Great dissat'sfac io.i's t.xpi eased with the c mduot of Government towards share holders in the Rotorua Rai way Company, Payment of iho purchase money has been delayed Many monthsagoU wasd finitely promised It would be made this week, but the Government denr nd a receipt in foil after deduo ina about £600: The directors of the Company decline to grant this, and the payment of the money is indefinitely postponed Result of Family Trouh es !ntbko*rgill, December 4.

Jaa. MacDonald, a baker, aged 66. living at Lumsden, attemnted suicide last night by taking strychnine. He wm found in convulsions by the landlord of the hotel whore he was stopping, and quite atlff Salt and wrter were adminis tered as an emetic and this niornln j he was no far recovered as to be able to come by train to the hospital. MacDonald took an overdose and wi 1 probably get bet er. He ssys he is a try he did not use ibo raz rr. The cause of the act is family troubles.

CRICKET

AUSTRALIANS v WELLINGTON Wellington, December 8. T 1 e Australians t :-day added 213 to the over night score, and thus ran np the hugest innings over played in New Z :a la "d- Jones over-helanoed himielf on hitting at a leg ball, and was stumpfd t Trout-h the ball rebounding off the wicket keeps ’s pads Jarvis and Garfeit hit hard at times, espsicial'y to leg, and the latter was the last man out. The fielding was again bad. Many catches were dropped McGirr got two wickets for 58 runs, Laws-n three for 88 runs. Dyden two for 100, and Perry one for 86. The stumps were drawn at 5 o’clock to enable the Australians to leave by the Mararoa at 7 p m, Australians— First Innings. Jones, st Moorhouso, b McGirr ... 159 Palmer, b McGirr 76 Tramble, run out ... ... ... 57 Bruce, c Heenao, b Diyden... ... 6 Jarvis, c Cox, b Perry ... ... 60 Melllwralth b Lawson .- ... 3 Garrett, b Dryden ... ... ... 76 Evans, b Lawson 16 Spofforth, b Lawson 2 Phillips, not cut ... 10 Extras ... 10 Total ... ... ... 475 In the second inrun ;s Wellington lost four wickets for 41 tuns, Moorhouae not nut 14, Heeuan 11. The Australians played a man short. The match was drawn.

[per press association.]

AUSTRALIANS v, HAWKE’S BAY. Napier, December 4. The match, Australians v. Hawke’s Bay twen j'-two, began at 10 o’clock, Hawke’s Bay to the wickets. Scores - Tucker, b Palmer. ... ... ... 2 White, b Palmer, ... 2 Paterson, b Palmer, 11 Martin, b Bruce, ... ... ... 6 Wood, st Evans, b Palmer, ... ... 9 Logan, b Palmer, ... 0 Finch, b Palme, 0 Total for seven wickets ... 30

WEATHER REPORT.

The following are the Meteorological readings at Alford Station for the week ending Friday, December 3, 1886 :

Rainfall during November—Alford Station, f. 64 inches; Alford Forest, 4.75.

THE PROSPECTS OF TRADE.

The Auckland Hera'd takes a sanguine view of trade prospects and says :—That trade is Improving seems now to be an admitted fact', even by those who have a predisposition to take a gloomy view of things commercial. On all hands there are indications that trade Is brisker, and that here is a better demand upon the resources of the distributing houses, th ugh there are still complaints that m meyis difficult to obtain upon easy terms. That money is difficult to secure for ordinary commercial purposes is not to be taken as evidence that there is a scarcity of it In the place, for balancas are rapidly accumulating, and as soon as confidence is fully re-estpbllshed money will be found plentiful for all legitimate purposes. That the worst of the long trade depression is now over may be ac cepted as a fact, and every week will help to advance the improvement of oar commercial position.

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, SATURDAY, DECEMBER 4, 1886



Shade. nign in Date. high low Sun. State of weather. Saturday 47- 82- 143- Fine Sunday 48 60- 84- Bain Monday 45- 57. 85- Fine Tuesday 40- 78- 123- Wed’day 50- 78- 143- Fine, N.W. wind Thur’day 39. 73. 133- Fine Friday 35- 87- 140’



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Auct'on. JJ MATSON AND CO. Hava received instructions from Mortga gtes to SELL BY PUBLIC AUCTION O N Saturday, the 18th, WITHOUT RESERVE, AT TATTERSALL’S, WEST STREET, ASHBURTON, E.S. 27683, containing 33 ACRES, 3 ROODS, more or lets, situated In the ASHBURTON RIVER BED. Good grazing land. No neighbours, Tale-Land Transfer. Sale at 2 o’clock. Terms Easv at Sam. • H. MATRON & CO., IS|23 ’■ - ‘ A^hbnrtdn.



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THE ASHBURTON WOOLLEV MANUFACTURING 00., LIMITED. WANTED a Smart Boy (aged Id to 16) also one or two respectable boys as apprentices. ALFRED BUNTING, 12 22 Seoi etary NOTICE. ; ALL Persons owing Accounts to the late Andrew Dawson, junr., are requested to pay the same to David Thomas, at the office of H. Matson and Co., Ashburton, and all accounts due by him must be sent in before the 21st December for payment, otherwise they will not be recognised 11 32 ANDREW DAWSON. CAUTION TO POACHERS, IN consequence of so much Poaching of Trout from the Lagmhor Creeks I hereby give notice that anyone found so doing will be prosecuted; and further, that a reward of £2O will be paid to any person who will give such information as shall lead to the conviction of such offenders. DONALD McLEAN, H "3(3 Lagmhor;



ASHBURTON COUNTY COUNCIL. NOTICE is hereby given that a Reward of £5 will be giv.n to any person giving such information as will lead to the conviction of the person or persons who have tampered with E 9 Water Race, between Como and Bakaia, about three weeks ago. By order. F. MAIN WARING, Clerk. Ashburton, November 24th, 1880. 11*168 BANK HOLIDAY. PURSUANT to “The Banka and Bankers' Act, Amendment Act, 1882,” TFUkSDAY, the 9th day of December, 1886, is herebv appointed as .a SPECIAL BANK HOLIDAY at the < tlioes of the undermentioned Banks at Ashburton and Rakala • The Union Bank of Australia, Limited, Joseph Palmar, Chief Officer. The Bank of Australasia, Join Sawers, Acting Inspector. The Brnk of New Z aland, D. L. Murdoch, General Manager* v - MS NEW ZEALAND RAILWAYS. ASHBURTON RACFS, 9th and 10th DECEMBER SATURDAY Retpm Ticke'a to Ashbur ton yftll be issued at Christchurch, Timaru, and intermediate stations on the 9th and 10th December, available for return up to 13th inclusive. Trains from and to Ashburton will stop at the Ba'eyarda Siding (opposite the Racecourse) on the 9th and 10th to take up or set down passengers. Pares : Ashburton to Saleyards Siding and back :—First-class, 6dj second class, 4d ~ '" ’ Tickets available for day of issue only By order.



Meetings. t MEETING of thoße interested in rV the formation of a Library In Tinwald are requested to attend at the Temperance Hall, Tinwald on Monday night next, 6ih December at 7 30. p.m. LODGE STAR OF ASHBURTON, NO. 23, L.O.L. THE ANNUAL Concert and Ball. MONDAY, DECEMBER 27xh. 11-H77 ODDFELLOWS’ HALL. SHBURTON RACE NIGHTS. THURSDAY, DECEMBER 9th. Musical Farcical Comedy, “ALL AT SEA/ Miss FLORENCE WADE ns Madcap Queenie. Mr HENRY ALLEYN E as Queeoie’s Fidgetty Uncle, Mr HARRY POWER as Queenie’s Musical Lover. Mies MARION MEDWAY am Queecie’s Patient Mother. Act 1- Queenie’s home, Kensington, Act 2—On boa'd the Calais Douvres Act 3—At the masked bull, grand dance, etc FRIDAY, DEC. 10-Grand double biil. “ The Bells, or the Conscience Stricken Murderer ” Henry Alleyne as Mathias the Murderer. Followed by “ The Rough Diamond,” w th Miss Florence Wade as Margery and Mr Harry Power as Corsican Joe.- Bongs, Dances, etc. Prices : 4s, 2a 6d, Is. 12§25 Ashburton permanent BUILDING and INVESTMENT SOCIETY. JOSEPH CLARK. Convenor.



Monthly subscriptions and other pay ments due will be received at the Society’s offices, Burnett street, from 9 a.m. to 5 pm., and from 6 to 7.30 p.m., on TUESDAY, December 7th. Deposits received at the highest cur rent rates of interest. TABLE Showing the Scale of Repayments adopted by this Society for a Loan of £IOO upon first-class security. Alfred Harrison, AUCTIONEER, STOCK AND ESTATE AGENT AND VALUATOR. SATURDAY SALE at 12 o’clock sharp —Horses, Cattle, Pigs, Produce and Merchandise. Agent Norwich Union Fire Insurance Company. FOR SAL & Oheylesmore Club Tricycle, the best kind made—cheap Piano, by Bord, nearly new. Cheap 1 Spring Cart, suitable to butcher or baker. Good order. Spring Cart—Cheap 1 Dray and Frame 1 Stripper 1 Ghaffoutter, by Bentall 1 Horsepower and Intermediate ALFRED HARRISON



mOWLE’S PSNNYPOY*L AND I STEEL PILLS FOR FEMALES quickly correct all irregularities, and relieve the distressing symptoms so pre valent with the sex. Boxes Is l£d and Is 9d, of all Ohemists and Patent Medicine Vendors, i repared only by The Lincoln and Midland Counties Drug Co., Lincoln, England. Wholesale of all the Wholesale Houses. Beware of Imitations. Miss Hitchcock, Fruiterer and confectioner, Friedlander’s Buildings, Burnett street. Refreshments at all hours. Special attention given to DEES SH AKING. Lessons given in Painting and all kinds of Fancy Work. MATERIALS of all descriptions KEPT IN STOCK for same Feathers Cleaned, Dyed, and Curled. Gloves Cleaned, &c., on the premises. TERMS CASH. 1I C 57 WHITE, CAYGILL, & CO., BARRISTERS AND SOLICITORS, J. W. WHITE, Notary Public. NOTICE is hereby given that the undersigned, Messrs Whixb and 0. (White Smithson, and Raymond), of rimaru, and John A. Caychll, of Ash burton, have this day entered into Partnership as Barristers and Solicitors, at Ashburton, under the style of “White, Oayglll and Oo.” Mr J. W. White, will attend the sittings of the Courts at Ash urton. WHITE & CO., JOHN A. CAYGILL. Money to lend In any stuns on approved freehold security. Offices : Bullock’s Arcade 10*803



The Thoroughbred Horse Macilleathean WILL stand in Ashbmton 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. Tim Whiffler was by Van Galen, out of Sybil, by Ugl} Buck, out of Sylph, by Titha da puta, 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 grand blood, as a study of the stud book will show that Musket’s great success has been from i Australian bred mares, for the descendants of the grand old Fisherman, vb., Martini- Henry, Nordenfelt, and Trenton, are al descended from Fisherman on the dams sise. Terms: One Mare, £3. A reduction will be made for two or more mar«s from one owner. Groomage fee, ss, payable on first service. EO APPLETON, 9633 Proprietor, Auhb art on MAOPHEBSON, SAMPSON, A CO,, STOCK AND LAND SALESMEN, GRAIN MERCHANTS AND GENERAL, COMMISSION AGENTS, WILL hold their regular WEEKLY BALE of all kinds of Stock, Produce, and Sundries, at the CENTRAL AUCTION MART every SATURDAY, at 12 o’clock sharp Special or" Clearing Sd :« conducted when required. Properties let or sold, rents collected, books and accounts audited, transfers, mortgages, and leases prepared. Loans negotiated on very easy terms. To let for a term of about 14 years, at a remarkably low a splendid Cattle or Sheep Bun, of 42,000 acres, with plenty of water and good timber on the property. FOB SALE— Blacksmith’s Portable Forge 1 superior second-hand Dogcart, almost ' new Quantity of well -made Hurdles Several Properties and Houses on band , to let or for sale, 9593



Ashburton A. & P. Association Show. ASHBURTON TO TEE FRONT. Grand Show or TWEEDS, TARTANS BLANKETS, FLANNELS FINGERING WOOLS SHIRTING STRESS TWEEDS COLORED FLANNELS NAVY SERGES CRICKETING FLANNELS, &o. All the above Goods have been PURCHASED BY ANDREW ORR And will be offered for sale immediately alter the Christchurch Show (where they will be exhibited/ These Goods are admitted to bo superior jo anything of the kind ever offered a Ashburton, both for style, finish, and quality. Orders for suits should be given at once t° secure the best patterns. ANDREW ORR



Business Notices. THE WISE WILL READ AND PROFIT. GOOD MORNING, Mrs Doddridge; however do you manage to g-1 out fo early, with your ehven childr n, on your washing day. T. u can’t have washed th s week. Oh, yes ; I have done my fortnight’s wash for the thirteen of us, cleared up, and a hot dinner over bv 2 o’clock, since I got James to buy one of FEREt MAN’S PATENT STEAM WASHERS They are perfect, wash well, good color, and do not tear ihe clothes. James got wild, but the men are all alike for that vhen we want any thing. However, I told him we could do without a girl if he got me one ; and now he is pleased with it, for he had to wait up to 11 or 12 every night to let the girl in. However she is married now, and has got a washer, too, 1 believe they will be the means of making many homes bright, happy, and clean. Ton try one. Yon can get them for caah, or by paying so much a month. Now the summer is here, 1 intend to wash all my blankets. INSPECTION AND TRIAL ON THE PREMISES INYITED. P. FEREII AN, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. W. PATCHING, tent, tarpaulin, flag, and horsecloth manufacturer. A LARGE STOCK ALWAYS ON HAND OP TENTS OF ALL SIZES 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, All made on the Premises. 1 I Battens and Canvas kept in stock, and repairs promptly executed. Tarpaulins from 6x8t024 x3O always in stock. Oilskin Clothing made on the Premises. MARQUEES from 12 x 24 to 25 x 65 ON HIRE. All Orders bt Letter or Telegram Promptly Attended to. W- PATCHING, 10861 EAST STREET, ASHBURTON.



CENTRAL HOTEL, JW, MoSAK having taken the above , Hotel, solicits a share of patronage from the people of Ashbnrton and sur rounding districts. Best Brands of Wine’s Spirits and Beers. Good Stabling— Feeds, One Shilling. Horses and Baggies to let on hire at prices to meet the times. For the convenience of travellers hansom cab will meet all trains.



T. Bollock. OFFERS are invited for the Purchase of a quantity of HAY on Grove Farm. For particulars apply to Mr R. B. Jeff, on the Farm, or to the undersigned. 12+6 T. BULLOCK. EAPING MACHINES for sale at low • prices. McCormick String Binder, do Wire Binder, Buckeye Binder, Harvest King, 2 Samuelson’s. T. BULLOCK. TO LET.—For 3or 5 years, with or wit<' oat a pu-chasing clause, B.S. 26349, containing 137 acres, situated near the Grange, at the back of the Racecourse. Afply to T. BuwcA. AAA ACRES Grass Land, fronting the Mitcham road, aoout 2J miles from the Racecourse, being B.S. 29934. To Let for 4 months. Offers will be re ceived by the undersigned up to 28th November. T. BULLOCK. TINWALD. TO LET.—Three-roomed House, near Mr Shearer's, lately in occupation oj Mr Biggs. I. BULLOCK. OATS. —A quantity for Sale ; good sample. T. BULLOCK. TO LET. —A Five-roomed House, centrally situated in Tancred street. T. BULLOCK. FOR SALE, or TO LET. —Six-roomed House fronting the Town Belt east, the property of Mr R. W. Clayton. As he is leaving for the North Island, this will be sold at a low price. It is well situated, being a high, dry, healthy position. If not rold will be let at a low rental to a good tenant. Apply to T. BULLOCK.



TO LET, Four-roomed House, with half-acre Land, fronting Beach road, and near the Presbyterian Manse, Apply to T. BULLOCK. ITtOR SALE—Double Seated Americas ’ Waggon. 181 * T. BULLOCK TT LET, HOUSE in Moore Boad, originally owned by Mr Sealy, and next to Mr Orr’a property. A pply to T. BULLOCK FOR SALE or TO LET, Mr Winser’s Property, comer ol Cox and Cass streets. For particulars apply to T. BULLOCK. TO LET—At a low rental, Centra Bakery, together with shop and dwelling house. Apply to T, \jiitiOC.bk. TO LEI, a throe-roomed Cottage at Trevorton. Rent, 3s 6d per week Apply to T. BULLOCK f| '.O LET—2 Cottages in Grey Street, I kown as Contis’ block ; Bent at 5- per week. T. BULLOCK, FOR SALE— Two sets of tbree-leavee i harrows, by “ Howard.” T. BULLOCK. FOB SALE Lot 25, fronting the North Town Belt. Price, £l9 Liberal terms if required. Apply to T. BULLOCK TO PAINTERS. TO LET at a low rental, Shop and Dwelliaghouie in Moore stveet, lately in occupation of Mr Lncas. T. BULLOCK.



Ashburton WOOLSALES QUB gALE BY RUCTION Will be held at oar GRAIN STORE, WEST STREET; Daring the Third Week in December When a Large Catalogue will be offend. FRIEDLANDER BEOS. Note —The ground floor haa been cleared for the purpose, so that the Wool will be ahown to advantage. P. B. WOOLFACKS WOOLSACKS. yyE offer Full Sized WOOLPAOKS AT 2 OD. EACH ERIEDLANDER BROS. WOOL. WOOL. WOOL. Made on Clips of Wool PLACED IN OUR HANDS FOR SALK FRIEDLANDER BROS. n n A^HBURTOIT^ WOOL SAL# yy E BEG to intimate to our Clieata and Others interested that ear NEST WOOL SALE OP THE SEASON FOR THE ASHBURTON DISTRICT Will be held in oar Stores on Frida;, 17th December, 18&6, When a Large and Varied Catalogue will be sunmitted to competition. Clients will oblige by forwarding par* , ticnlars as early as possible, so as to allow of catalogue being prepared. Wool. Wool. Wool LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES, AGAINST WOOL Consigned to ns for Sale CHRISTCHURCH, ASHBURTON, AUS' OR ENGLISH MARKETS H. Matson & Co, ASHBURTOH 1152