THE HALL CASE.

In this case yesterday Constable Hicks gave evidence after Inspector Broham and Detective Birby had been examined. He said that after the arrest of the accused they were taken to the Sergeant’s office at the police station. He heard Ball say to Miss Houston, “ Yow are quite safe, and will be able to get clear. It is I that is in for it. I cannot possibly get off.” Witness did not hear Miss Houston make any reply. Witness subse quently cut the pockets out of Hall’s trousers, and handed them to Detective Kirby. Constable Strickland gave evidence as to what occurred at the time of the arrest.

Constable Daly had taken charge of various articles, and conveyed them to Professor Black at Dunedin. Constable Egan said bo went with others to Hall’s bouse on August 15. While there Inspector Broham sent him for some brandy to give to Hall He got some from Mrs Ellison, but as Inspector Broham thought it had a peculiar colo-, witness got some branuy elsewhere Inspector Broham took charge of that which witness had got from Mrs Ellison Constable Casey deposed to receiving from Inspector BrohEtm at Hall’s house a quantity of kero ene and rags. Professor Black made an analysis of 15 articles brought to him in Dunedin by Constable Daly. No 1 was tartar emetic, which was a poison, it containing anti mony. No. 2 pockets Horn Hall’s trousers) he wrung in distilled water, and in the solution he found tartar emetic. NosrS and 4 contained tartar emetic. No. 5, a small portion of a white substance, containing tartar emetic. No 6, tartar emetic. No. 7, saltpetre. No. '8 weak lime water. No. 9, sub-nitrate of bismuth. No. 10 (brandy) he did not examine ex haustively. He found no antimony, and

ho did not examine it for anything ex mineral poison. In brandy subse ts Ifently examined by Pr Ogstoa and him self, colclncum was found to be present. No 11, water. No. 12 (half cork) minute traces of tartar emetic adhering No. 13 (ice water) strong solution of tartar emetic No 14 (vomit) contained antimony. No 15 (urine) also contained antimony. Witness received other articles from Oontable Egan. H heae comprised a colander, piece of flannel, gauze, and ‘sacking. He examined them for antimony, but found none He received at same time and place a phial containing vomit. He examined this and found antimony. He received other articles from Pr Mclntyre in his own laboratory. At this stage the Court adjourned till next day.

TO-DAY’S PROCEEDINGS.

Christchurch, October 15

The prisoners as the case proceeds have anxiety more strongly visible on their faces. Miss Houston’s face this morning looked drawn and thinner, while the male prisoner was also more distressed andwrs allowed to fit.

The examination of Professor Black by the Attorney-General was continued. He said he found no antimony in the asthma cigarettes taken by Broham from Ha’l’s bedroom, but he coni' not swear there might not be a trace. He examined evacuations of Mrs Hall, passed on various dates since the arrest. That of August 20th showed a trace of antimony ; those of Se ! tember 13th and 14th showed what was taken for a trace of antimony, but he would not swear antimony was present The object of the analysis was to show the elimination of antimony from the system since the arrest. Mr Joyot cross examined as to the analyses, especially of the ice-water, and the Professor detailed every step minutely.

In answer to Miss Houston’s counsel Professor Black said he had analysed a number cf packets In addition to Hall’s and had not found a trace of poison in any of them. Pr feasor Ogston described the sym ptoms of antlmonial poisoning and said colchicum produced extremely similar symptom?, in fact all irritant poisons had many symptoms io common. Some of Mr Joynt’s questions were in the direction of a possible attack on the (ndlc ment. aa to the cse of the word antimony. In answer to the Attorney-General Prr - feasor Ogston said he understood antimony was a generic term applied to the metal and its compounds, he also told Mr Joynt that if a person went to a chemist’s and asked for antimony he would r r calve Tartar emetic.

Mrs Hammoreley repeated her state ment with regard to the cnp of tea and *finding a tin of bercalne in the loft.

TELEGRAPHIC NEWS.

BRITISH AND FOREIGN

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STATE OF THE NAVY. London, October 13

The Pall Mall Gazette to-day states that Lord Charles Beresford, Naval Jjord of the Admiralty, has addressed a memo, to the Admiralty, severely con demning the shortness of the personnel of the warships in commission, and their supplies of coal, and the tardiness displayed in mobilising. His Lordship asserts that no plans exist for a cam paign, and insists that it is necessary to extend the Intelligence Department of the Nary, and organise fleets in the pre paration for war.

AUSTRALIAN.

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NEW GOLDFIELD. Adelaide. October 14

The Commissioner of Lands has re peiyed a letter reporting that an alluvial goldfield has been discovered at Nanka ringa and is expected to prove a great success. A nugget weighing an ounce has been found on the field. NEW SOUTH WALES PARLIA MENT. Sydney, October 13. The vote of censure on the Govern ment, proposed by Sir H. Parkes, was negatived in the Legislative Assembly last night by 58 to 38. An amendment, moved by Mr Abbot, on the proposed vote of censure, favoring retrenchment and additional taxation, was carried. The session is expected to come to a close at the beginning of next week. AUSTRALIAN HARVEST. . PROSPECTS. MILBOtTRHE OCober 14.

The New Zealand Loan and Mercan tile Agency Company report that the accounts of the Victorian wheat crops are favorable, the crops baying been Improved by the rain, and it is hoped shat the yield >yill be larger than last year. As regards South Australia, ac counts are conflicting. From some districts the yield are reported to be much larger than last year, but in others only above average. MELBOURNE WOOL SALE. The New Zealand Loan and Mercan tile Agency Company held the .second sale of the season this afternoon to an

increased attendance of Home and [ foreign buyers. A strong demand con tinues for good qualities, last week’s improvement in prices being firmly maintained. There is no material change to report; 1700 bales were offered, and 100 (sic) sold, greasy rea lising up to is per lb, scoured up to x per lb.

IMPERIAL INSTITUTE. Melbourne. October 15 Sir P. Jennings, Premier of N.S.W., in reply to Mr Gillies’ proposal to consider -£20,000 inadequate as the joint contribution by the colonies to wards the proposed Imperial Institute, recommends that £30,000 or £40,000 should be subscribed The South Australian Government has expressed its inability to increase its proportion of £30,000 proposed by Mr Gillies. The Victorian Government suggest that municipalities should contribute to the institute.

CABLE RATES. Sydney, October 15

A communication from Sir Robert Stout to Mr Sutton, Postmaster- General, has been published, in which the N.Z. Premier states his Govern ment hope to come to a decision this week regarding the Australian and New Zealand cable question.

THE NEW LOAN

[kEUXER’s TELEGRAMS COPYRIGHT.] London. October 14

Tenders for the New Zealand 4 per cent loan oi £1,567,800 were opened to-day. The total amount' offered was two million pounds. Tenders at the minimum (£97) will receive allotments in full.

THE EASTERN CRISIS.

AN OUTSPOKEN GOVERNMENT

[ XJ »h'b TRLBUR* «r. s;;'-VV i-1 • Sofia, OctoVer 14,

In respect to M. Neklindoffs formal notice that the Russian Government would consider the elections to the Subrange illegal and valueless, the Council of the Regency has replel tl at the Sotnnge can alone be the judge of the legality or otherwise of the elections. The communication cf the Regency farther declares M. Nek indoff answerab'e for the ru ting which took place in-the city on Sunday last at the polling nlace.

COLONIAL DEFENCES.

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Melbourne, October 15

The papers in reference to the ques tion of colonial defences, including Admiral Tryon’s scheme, have been presented to Parliament. They show the Admiral proposed that war vessels should be manned by the Admiralty, and that the colonies should bear the cost of maintenance, which is esti mated at yearly. Mr Gillies proposed a scheme involving a cost of 000. The New Zealand Government considered their position exceptional, and pioposed to make an annual payment of direct to the Imperial Government. The Argus, in an article on the defence question, expressed the belief that a binding arrangement between the colonies would be a great advantage to them.

GOLD IN THE MACKENZIE COUNTRY.

The following Is from the Tiniaru Herald :—For many years It has been ki own that gold is to be found in the Mackenzie Country, but there has never been any thorough system of prospecting for the purpose of ascertaining If the precious metal could bo oltdned In pay able quantities. Lately several speci mens of quartz have been brought d n wn to Fairlle Creek showing very fair indica tions of gold.- To set all doubts at rest, a thorough search of the country is about to be made by Mr W. Close and Mr E Moore of Falrlie Creek. The former has had considerable experience in gold digging, and is thoroughly well up (n the testing of minerals The two men have made preparations for a th ee months’ prospecting tour, and are taking with them all the necessary apparatus. Start ing from Fairlie Creek they , intend to proceed to .Sherwood Downs, and from there, skirting along the foot of the ranges, make their way to lake Tekapn, and thence to Mount Cook. The result of the prospecting tear will be looked forward to with interest.

ENGLISH FARMING-OLD AND NEW STYLE.

The “Vagabond” thus discourses on the quertlon of farming in England “now and then”—lt ia the English farmer who verj seldom rises in the aoc al scale. They are now, as they have always been, in a dependent position. Many of them may hold much larger farms than their fore fathers, who were only peasants: but they are s ill only tenants, and with a tenant’s respect for the opinions of hie landlord. There has been a great outcry of late years that the British farmer is reined. As far aa I remember, the same outcry existed ICO years ago. It is (heir landlord who is the general mouthpiece of the farmer, he himself b?ing generally scant of words, and only able to empha sise his opinions over his gin and water after the market dinner, or in vociferous applause at a meeting of the country members Still, of Is to years there has been a great change in the manner of living of the British farmer. I can re member as a schoolboy, when flying over the country in paperchases, or in holiday pedestrian tonrs around England, that in the farm houses we visited there was a remnant of the o’d style. The farmer's wife then tucked np her sleeves and made batter and cheese, and supervised the pickling of hams and bacon, and the brewing of beer. Nor were they ashamed to go out Into the hayfiold and work hard, and be of real service with the rake I could then see the rising generation. The gir s, who were sent to school, taught Shakespeare, the musical glasses, and “French of Stratford-atte-Bi w,” and who, by the ideas they imbibed, became in the social scale neither “ flesh, fowl, nor good red herring.” The sons, owing to the extension of communication, were sent to Metropolitan academies, and learnt a smartness wh’ch pleased their fathers, bat, which was not of much use to them in farming the old acres. The young yeoman wanted to ride to hounds as often as his landlord, ancl be grumbled at being deprived of the spooling on his farm. Be would run to the Derby or to Newmarket, or Doncaster, and bet heavily on all the races. Whereas, in old days, perhaps once a year at the country meet ing the sporting yeomen would enjoy himself, he now goes to all the principal race meetings in England, and so, wfh the wife lulling over the piano In the drawing-room, and the husband away at the race course, the money which their fathers saved Is soon spent, and the mode of living in the fashion of the day soon causes farming to become “ unprofitable,"

THIS ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, FRIDAY, OCTOBER 15, 1886



Harrow Eicapo. * * * Hoohester, Juno 1, 1882 “ Tan years ago I wss attacked with the most Intense and deathly pains >n my «nd Kidnrysi “ Extending to the end of my t ea and to mv brain ! “ Which made mo deltvioua ! “ From agony ! ! ! ! “ It took three men to hold me on my bed at times ! “ The Doctors tried in vain to relieve mo, but. to no purpose. Morphine and other opiates ! “ H»d no effect ! “ Af er two months I was given up to die ! ! ! !



“ When my wife heard a neighbor tell what Hop Bitters had done for her, she at ones got and gave tn 1 some. The first dose eased my brain and seemed to go hunting through m» system for the pain. The second dose eased me so much that I slept two hours, something I bad not done for two months. Before I bad 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 the most acute and painful rheumatism all through my system that was ever known. ‘* I called the doctors again, and after several weeks they left him a cripple on crutches for life, as they asid. I met a friend and told him my case, and ho said Hop Bitters had cured him and would cure me. I poohed at him, but ho 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 alao cured 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 bo at all if these bitters are used. J J. Bkek, Ex-Supervisor.



“ That poor invalid wife, Sis'er, Mother, “Or daughter! I ! ! “Can be made the picture of heal'h ! “ with a few bottles of Hop Bitlers ! * ‘ Will you lei them stiffer ! ! !! ' Proitrcnlr the Htrindlvra ! If when you call for American Hop Bitters (see green twig 'if Hop .t on the white label and Dr Soule’s name blown in the bott’r), 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. ASHBURTON COUNTY COUNCIL. 'ENDSBS are invited for old Decking 1 of Upper Rangitata T raffic Bridge, etacked in 9 lota at the Bridge, at price for each lot Particulars can bo obtained at Council Office, or Upper RangTata Hotel. Tenders, addressed to the Chair man, to bo s nt in not later than 11 o’clock a.m., 23rd i ctober, 1886. By order. WILLIAM BAXTER, *10842 County Engineer. STRAYED on to Alford Station white MARK ;14 hands ; brand J. G on shoulder. W 10844 AuM Lang Syne, by ilka ane i’ the hAAPfi CALEDONIAN SOCIETY’S UUUbC. CONCERT, OCT. 15. SPECIAL BANK HOLIDAY. NOTICE is hereby given that MONDAY, the 18th day of OCTOBER being the 25th Anniversary of the opening of the Bank, will be heid as a SPECIAL HOLIDAY at all the Offices of this Bank in New Ze-Und. D. L. MURD'. iGH. tieneral Manager. Bank of New Zealand, Auckland, Bth October, 1886. lO'-’SOO ASHBURTON AGRICULTURAL AND PASTORAL ASSOCIATION. rs •-he following PRIVATE PRIZES are I 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 (sa) W. STRACHAN—£I Is for the best Ayrshire Bull of any age. Special entry required. C. STRACHEY—£I Is for the best Fox Terrier Dog or Slut. Special entry required. H. H. SECRETAN, 10836° Secretary. Meetings. BAZAAR! BAZAAR I BAZAAR! A GRAND BAZAAR in aid of the Wesleyan Church Building Fund ■will be opened in the TOWN HALL ON SATURDAY, 23na OCTOBER, And continue for One Week. Save your money, and secure bargains. Every requisite from DRAWING ROOM SU'TE to BABIES’ BIBS, of good quality, well made, and of chaste design. 9j.696



Public Notices. ■ ~ WESTGATE & B VTES~ (From Q Elliott, Christchurch), Fishmongers and poulterers OYTSTER SALOON, Tancrbd btheet, Ashburton. N.B.—We are now receiving daily Fresh Fish of the best quality. 9648 FOR SALE. CiEED DEI L, by Reid and Gray. Nearly new, Splendid order. Cheap. App’y ti. MATSON & CO , IQf J O9 Ashburton. WHITE, CAYGILL, & CO., BARRISTERS AND SOLICITORS, J. W. WHITE, Notary Public. is hereby given that the j undersigned, Messrs White and 00, (White. Smithson, and Raymond), of Timaru, end John A Oaygill, of Ash burton, have this day entered into Partnership as Barristers and Solicitors, at Ashburton, under the style of “White, laygill and Oo.” Mr J. W White, wili itt"' d the sittings of the Courts at Ash nurton. WHITE & CO.. JOHN A. CAYGILL. Money to lend in any sums on approved freehold security. Offices : Bullock’s Arcade 10*803



WILDING AND LEWIS, JgAERISTERS AND gOLIOITOHS F, WILDING, Notar* Public Office* : Next “ Mail" Office, Burne't-3t., Ashburton. Mr Wilding will attend the sittings of the Ashburton Courts on Tuesdays and Frida? b, and m»y be consulted personally on these days. The firm is now represented in Ash burton by Mr Clatton, nn English •Solicitor of consldernb e experience, who will bo in daily sitsndance at the • ffice to receive instructions and confer with client'. +IOBO9 The bboys from the Emerald Isle. AT SCOTCH CONCERT, OCT. 15



Woolpacks. Woolsacks. I W> 'OLPACKS JUST LANDING, 100 BALES To Farmers, who will place thei Clips in onr hands for sale, Woolptick will be charged at cost price. Wool. Wool. Wool. Wo intend holding sales at Ashbur'en date of winch will appear in a futun advertisement No charge will be madi if wool not sold. Cornsacks. Cornsacks. CO UNSACKS. To arrive ex Triumph. 1000 BALKS, full sized snd full weights if Fanners will give us their orders a once, so that we can deliver to them et ship, they will save at least 3d per doz. FHIEDLANDER BROS., WOOL. AND GRAIN MERCHANTS.



TIMARU AGRICULTURAL AND PASTORAL ASSOCIATION, THE ASSOCIATION’S rjIWENT* FIRST J^HOW OF STOCK, &c., Will bo hold on the ASSOCIATION’S GROUNDS, WAI-ITI ROAD, ON TUESDAY, 26th, and WEDNESDAY 27th OCTOBER, Consisting of SHEEP, CATTLE, HORSES, PIGS, DOGS, POULTRY, DAIRY AMD AGRICULTURAL PRODUCE, IM PLEMENTS, WOOL, &c.,&c, Prizes amounting to about £550 will bo given in pieces of Plate, Medals or Cash ; also additional Private Prizes, value £IOO. Entries for Sheep, Cattle, and Pigs close on BATURDAV, 16th October ; all others TUESDAY, 19th. FOR PARTICULARS SEE POSTERS. Programmes may be obtained on appli cation to the undersigned. F. W. STUBBS, 9719 Secretary. A hander’ pipers an’ a’ an’ a’. AT SCOTCH CONCERT, OCT. 15 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



Shotjthe* tae ® h outheb. ASHBURTON CALEDONIAN SCO ETY. SEVENTH GRAND ANNUAL CONCERT OP SCOTTISH MUSIC AND DANCING Will be held in the TOWN HALL, ON FRIDAY, OCTOBER 15, 1886, When a programme which will eclipse any of its predecessors will be placed before the public Tickets : Dress Circle (seats numbered and reserved to the number of 60). 3s ; Front Seats, 3s ; Second Seats, 2s ; Back Seats, Is. Entrance to front and re served seats by right-hand side door, which will be open at half-past six for the admission of front seat ticket holders only. Tickets to be had of the Directors and Members of the Committee up to si?;, o’clock on the Concert Night. Reserved seat tickets may be secured at Secretary’s Office, Royal Suleyards, Moore street \vhere plans csn be seen. Musical Director and Accompanist: Mr J. H Brooks. A B~ALL Will be given after the Concert, the music for which will be supplied by Messrs Brooks and Woods’ Band. Admission—Three Shillings. 10*783 J. 0, BUNOAIJ, Secretary,



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.



Business Notices- CANTERBURY ACOLTMATIZATION SOCIETY. Licenses to fish (f .r brown trout only) within the North Oan’erbury District (viz., from the Rnngitata River i to the Kiiikonras) can be procured from 3 (he undersigned on and after the 15th instant. S. C. FARR. Hon. Secretary and Treasurer. October 13th, 1886. 10840 ROYAL SALEY.ARDS, Moouk-stkbkt. DUNCAK &~CR AW SHAW, Auctioneers, Licensed Land Brokers, Stock, Estate, and General Commission Agents, Accountants, Valuators, <feo. Regular auction sales every . SATURDAY at 12 o’clock, of Horars, Cattle, Pigs, Poultry, Produce, aad Merchandise. Straight up 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 & CRAWS HAW. A action's.



SATURDAY, 16th OCTOBER, I Lota 80 and 81, Hau pstead, For Sale by Public Auction. MR T. BULLOCK has received instructions from Mr John Arros (in consequence of his having left the district) to sell by public auction at the Arcade on the above date, His FREEHOLD L *TS— 80, contain ing 2 roods 4 perches, 81, contain ing 1 rood 34 perches, fronting Cambridge street, Hampstead, a short distance from the Wakanni Road. They are fenced, and the land is of first class quality. Inspectii n invited. The terras of payment will be liberal, declared at sale. Sale at 12 45. 10802 T. BULLOCK, . Auct oneer.



SATURDAY, 16th OCTOBER. Sale of Privileges OF THE ASHBURTON AGRICULTURAL AND PASTORAL ASSOCIATION SHOW, to take p'aco on their Grounds on Friday, 29th inst. MR T BULLOCK has received instructions from tho Secretary of the Ashburton Agricultural and Pastoral Association to SELL BY PUBLIC AUCTION, AT THE ARCADE, On the above date, the right of Lot I—Publican’s Booth, No, 1 Lot 2—Publican’s Booth, No. 2 Lot 3—Confectioner’s Booth, No. 1 Lot 4—Confectioners Booth, No. 2 Lot s—Right of Sports Sale at 2 o’clock. T. BULLOCK, 10°718 Auctioneer



Mrs Meech DEEBSMAKEE. BURNETT ST», opposite Mail Office, BEGS to inform the Ladies of Ashbur ton and county that she has opened business on her own account, and solicits a share of patronage, Mrs Meech will sustain her reputation for fathioa and general excellence. 9710 TO STAND THIS SEASON AT ASHBURTON, And Travel the Surrounding Districts, The Thoroughbred Horse, Kingfisher. For Pedigree see cards 'terms Fof one mare, £3 3s. A reduction will bo made for three or more mares, the property of one owner. First-class paddocks for marcs at Is per week Groomage fee, ss, payable at first service. E. COOKSON, Proprietor, 9|735 Livery Stables, Ashbnrton. The Thoroughbred Horse Perkin Warbeck 11. WILL Stand this season at Grove Park, Tinwa’d. Pedigree He is by the celeorated ho'se Perkin W»»beck (imp), out of Miss Kate (imp) Perkin Warbeck was go - by Adventurer dam Bumble Kite, by Yoitigenr—Sweet briar, by t-t ckwell Eglantine by Flying Dutchm'U Azdia, by Uat-'rn —Annoi Lyle, by Ashton—Lamia, by Gohann . Adventurer by Newminster. d m Palma, by Emlllus. Newminster by Touchstone, dim Beeswing. Miss Kate was got by adventurer, her dam Sporting Life, by Prime Minister—Candlewick, etc , etc.



PRELIMINARY NOTICE. To Farmers, Investors, k Others. MILES & CO. have received instructions from MESSRS DUDLEY & NORTHEY To offer BY PUBLIC AUCTION, During the month of NOVEMBER NEXT, The whole of their Valuable Estate, Known ns RIYERSDALE Containing. 2400 A 0 R E 8 2400 And situate THREE MILES FROM THE TINWALD RAILWAY STATION, On the South Bank of the Ashburton River. * The Property wilt be divided into con venient sized FAKMS OF QQ ACRES AND UPWARDS, AND WILL BE SOLD ON EASY TERMS. MESSRS MILES & CO. are also in structed by I. R. C. 0. Graham, Etq., to offer BY PUBLIC AUCTION, (At the same time and place as the Riversdsle Estate), 700 A ° B E s 700 of his Tinwald property, known as Graham’s Farm, Fronting on Graham*, -load. The land fs of good quality, and suitable for all kinds of agricultural purposes. It Is now being surveyed, and will be laid off as follows : ABOUT 300 ACRES IN BLOCKS OF 35 to 40 ACRES, AND 400 ACRES IN BLOCKS OF *BOI/_ 100 ACRES EACH, and will be sold on easy terms. Plans of both properties are in course of preparation, and will be circulated 1 shortly. J. T. FORD, Auctioneer; GEO. JAMESON, Ages Ashburton'



An examination of his pedigree w : ll show that ho possesses a double vein of the famous Adventurer blood, and is one of the very best bred animals in the Southern Hemisphere. Terms: Three guineas, due on Ist January, 1887. Gtoomage free, ss, pay able at first service. For farther par ticulars apply 9676 EDWARD GATES. The Thoroughbred Horse Macilleathean WILL stand in Ashburton 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 WhifiSer was by Van Galen, out of Sybil, by Ugly Buck, out of Sylph, by Titlta 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 Priker mare (For extended pedigree see English and Australian stud b oka ) Tim Whifller 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 Mu-ket’s great success has been from Australian bred mares, for the descendants of the grand old Fisherman, 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. Groomage fee, Os, payab’e on first service GEO APPLETON, 9633 Proprietor. Ashburton. TO STAND THIS SEASON AT NETHERBY FARM. ASHBURTON, And visit the surrounding neighborhood, The Thoroughbred Stallion Johnny Faulkner. Pedigree ; He is by St. Albans, out of Impudence, by Peter Wilkins, out of Prudence by Jersey, out of Black Sail by Wanderer, out of Fairy (imp.) (For tabulated pedigree see cards ) Terras : £lO 10s 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 ho 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.



Public Notice?. FOR SALE, BLOCK OF LAND, CONTAINING ££ ACRES 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 the present Season. V. FERRIMAN. 10799



fJIO STAND THIS SEASON. Tam O’^hanter, By Messenger Banshee, Will Travel the Districts of WAfEETON, WHEATSTONE, FLEM INGTON, WILLOWBZ AND LONGBEACH. Fee : £3 3s. Draught Stallion, Spring Bank, By Y< nng Banker (imp.)—Farmer’s Lass, Will Stand during the Season at LONGBEACH & FLEMINGTON. Fee : £4 4s. A reduction will be made on more than two mares. Mares will be grazed free to January Ist, but no responsibility incurred- JOHN GRIGG, Proprietor They Reeled, they set, they crossed, they cleekit. town t hall



HAYES & CO JJAVE JUST RECEIVED LARGE SHIPMENTS OF SUMMER GOODS AND General Drapery Which will bo MARKED IN PLAIN FIGURES at a PRICE which must folly sustain the reputation of the firm for giving BEST VALUE IN ASHBURTON. BOOTS AND SHOES From the best English and Colonial Manufacturers. Look out for our NEW ADVER TISEMENT, which will appear in the course of a few days. HAYES & CO. REA DY-MONEY DRAPERS, * ARCADE.



I AS 0 BURTON AGRICULTURAL ABO PAS TO UAL ASSOCIATION. THE~NINTH Annual * Exhibition or STOCK. IMPLEMENTS, &o, r? ' ILL be held at the County Sab * * yards on FRIDAY, OCTOBER 29. ENTRIES close on FRIDAY, Oct. S 3 F. H. SECRETAN, 618 Secretary. A. Harrison. Alfred Harrison, AUCTIONEER, STOCK AND ESTATS AGENT AND VALUATOR. ATURDAY SALE at 12 o'clock sharp —Hones, Cattle, Pfga, Produoo and Merchandise. Agent Norwich Union Flro ZoaQIMM Company. FOR SALjS—- Piano, by Bord, nearly new. Ohaap 1 Spring Cart, with seat, naarly new 1 Spring Cart, suitable to bntehar e* baker. Good order. Spring Cart—Cheap 1 Dray and Frame 1 Stripper 1 Snlky Plough, by Deere and Co 1 Chaffcntter, by BentaU 1 Mangle for household nae, reey strong and in good ordar 1 Horsepower and Intermediate ALFRED HARRISON T. Bollock. PEAS; - For Sale a few bags, hand threshed ; suitable for seed. T. BULLOCK. TO LEI, a three-roomed Cottage al Trev orton. Rent, 3s 6d per week. Apply to T. BULLOCK. O LET—2 Cottages in Grey Street, e kown as Oontta' block ; Rent et §t per week- T BULLOCK. lAUi*. BaLiS iwo sets of three-leered JL. harrows, by “ Howard.” ■ • T. BULLOCK. FOR 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 end Dwellbighonse in Moore street, lately in occupation of Mr Lnoas. T. BULLOCK. fPOR SM,E—Doable Seated American I 1 Waggon. 6 181 T. BULLOCK TIO LET—Commodious Grain Store i West street. f. BULLOCK T LET, HOUSE in Moore Roa originally owned by Mr Sealy,* next to Mr Orr’s property. Apply to T. BULLOCK F'OR SALE or TO LET, Mr Wlnser’a Property, corner of Cox and Case streets. For particulars apply to T. BULLOCK. TO LET. 40 Acres, with Buildings thereon, near the Racecourse, lately in occupation of Mr J C. Dolman. Apply to T BULLOCK. I?OR SALE—Lot 10. fronting on the L Alford Forest Road, with cottage, stable, washhouse, celhr, &c. Also, three sections adjoining, on which is erected a five-roomed bonse on concrete foundations, f-tore, Ac. These properties will be sold on very liberal tense Apply to T. BULLOCK



TO LET—At a low rental, Centra Bakery, together with wop lad dwelling house. Apply to T. BT7LLOO*. Town Sections FOR SALE. 711, Wakanui road and Wllle street 708, Wills street 689, Havelock street 745, Peter street 746, do 822, Cox street 818, Altker ntreet 842, corner Cass and Aitken streets 3240, corner William and Kermode itnit 248, Kermode street 248 do 249 do 333, Moore street 1069, corner Peter and Walker streeta 1060, adjoining 49, Kermode street 58 do 64 do 230, Havelock street, with building 231, Havelock street 1781, Peter street, with buildings 1009 do do 158, Wills street 539, (part), Peter street 100, Moore street, with building: 1538, Peter street 1050, coiner Peter and Walker streeta 808, Oox street, with building 813, Aitken street | Bt4 do 625, Peter street 486, corner William and Havelocx ilreeti 691, Cameron street 692 do 723, Wills street * 724 do 777, corner Cox and William streeta 778, adjoining 535, Peter street, with Building 791, Oox street 1006, Peter street 1007, do 648, Oox street, with building 310, corner H avelock street 311 ad joining 305 Burnett street 7( 6, Wills s'reet 732, do 447, Barnett street, with buildings 118 Moore street west 119, do lit, '-’est street (leasehold) 521. corner Wilis and Casa streets 236, Cameron street 1010, corner Grigg and Peter streeta 1011, cornar Walker and Oox streets 1012, Cox street 1013 do 1186 Cameron street 860, Grey street 627, Peter street 1041, Wills street 177 (part), Burnett street 318, Havelock street For particulars, prises, etc, apply to Thomas Bullook 4ROADE ASH6UBTON