TO-DAY h PL Y.

Christchurch, No embei 2<, Play was resumed at 12,10. In the first over Evans, after making a single, a as cleverly thrown ootby E. Cotter 11—two wickets down for 4 Palmer tok h's place but was clean bowled by Duslo? afttr getting one tun 7—3—l Tromble followed but a magnificent back frcm Dunlop oispoeed of him. 19 Jatvia iuc£fedrd him and Iho rcoro to *6 when Ca'rtt", vho h d #iado 15 by cartful phy. v« clean bowl- d by Dunlop Jems j.i.i.oti Jarvis, who Was dismissed by Fi i h after 2 had been added to tho score. Joi es cave a chance to Payner in the long field but Bayntr muffed it. A shoot r from Dual p soon after dismissed J-mes. 37—7—7. Mc * Illrailh went In and the score at lunch waa £8 for 7 wickets. MIUt--n caught Jones off the last ball ot Dunlop’s over—38 —B—3 Afte 1 resum ing, Blackhem took his place and by 3 o’clock ran the score up 53

AUSTRALIANS V HAWKES BAT.

Napier, November 27. The Hawkes Bay twenty.-.wo play the Australians next Saturday.

A MELANCHOLY DEATH.

Christchurch, November 27-

WilHam Stewsrt, brother rf one of the three young women drowned in the boat accident at the estuary on November 9, has died from congestion of the lung*. Be said afterl the ecoident he did not wish to survive his slst:r to whom ha was much attached.

WEATHER REPORT.

The following are the Meteorological readings at Alford Station for the week ending” Friday, November 26 1886

TELEGRAPHIC NEWS.

BRITISH AND FOREIGN. [skitter’s TELEGRAMS—COPYRIGHT ] MOONLIGHTERS. London, November 25 Another encounter has taken place in Kerry between Moonlighters and a body of police, a heavy fusilade being kept up on both sides. Ultimately eight of the incendiaries were captured. THE RENT QUESTION. Refusals of the Irish tenantry to pay their rents are increasing. LIBEL ACTK N. The libel action Adams v Lord Cole ridge, Lord Chief Justice, concluded to-day and resulted in a verdict for de fendant. THE OCCUPATION OF EGYPT. Pai IS, November 25 A portion of the Parisian press are reviving the controversy in reference to the Government of Egypt and the British occupation of that country. SCENES IN THE FRENCH CHAMBER. In the Chamber of Deputies the debate on the Budget is proceeding. Altercations between Government and their opponents relative to reductions in estimates are of daily occurrence. OPENING OF THE GERMAN PARLIAMENT. Berlin, November 25 The German Parliament was opened to-day by the Emperor, who in his speech, declared that the policy of Ger many would be to exert her influence in maintaining an agreement among the Powers. This policy, he stated, was the result of Germany’s earnest desire lor peace, and for preserving the close friendship of her neighbors. THE INCREASE IN THE GERMAN ARMY. In his speech at the opening of the Reichstag to-day the Emperor William announced that the increase in the army had been necessary, owing to the increase which had been effected in the armies of adjoining States. He an nounced that 41,000 men had been added to the German standing array. REINFORCEMENTS FOR BURMAH. Calcutta, November 25. Five additional native regiments have been ordered to proceed to Burmab. LONDON MARKETS. London. November 26 The weekly returns of the Bank of England published to-day show the proportion of the reserve to liabilities to be 45 per cent., or 3 per cent, higher than last week. The total reserve in notes and bullion is Consols, 102. New Zealand securities—Five per cent. 10-40 loan, xois£ : Four and a Half per cent. 5-30 loan, i Four per cent, inscribed stock, 95 J - Colonial breadstuffs remain un changed. AQUATIC CARNIVAL. London, November 26 An aquatic carnival was held on the Thames this afternoon in honor of Beach the champion sculler. NON-PAYMENT OF RENT, An extraordinary meeting of the Council has been held in Dublin Castle, General Buller being present. It is reported that resolution* were passed that energetic measures be taken for the repression of illegal combination on the part of the Irish tenantry in refusing payment of rent, A U S T RAL I A N. [eiuteb’s telegrams— copyright ] SYDNEY MARKETS. Sydney, November 26. New Zealand wheat is selling at 4s id; oats, 2s 4d ; maize, per 56U), 3s 6d ; Sugar Company’s No. 1 pieces, £25 per ton, DESTRUCTIVE FIRE. A file broke out to-day on the pre mises of the “Precious” Company, the buildings being completely gutted. The premises were insured to the extent of the New Zealand Insurance Company and National Insurance Com pany of New Zealand being affected

TINWALD TOWN BOARD

The ordinary monthly meeting of the Tlnwald Town Board was held at the Tem perance Hail, Tiuwald, last evening. Pn sent Messrs C ark (Chairman), fc»h arer, Reid Scott, and Jephson. CORRESPONDENCE Letters were read (1) From the Pay master-Genera), cotifyin ■; the payment t > the credit of ibe B --rd of the sura of £SO on arcuiiitof Mo T o mbe Street, format-on ; (2) Pci.ni the A.-hbat ton County Council in r- lerenco to discontinuance of “ iv era ployed ” I’-bor on South Rood —The Chapman eaid he had arranged for the work to be c >ntinued and the gang em ployed for arc her fortnight—A motion approving of the action of the Chairman was oirried. IMPOUNDING The Clerk stated that the Ashburton Poundkeepar had received authority t> impound from the district KATE. Mr Shearer proposed “ that a general rate of f i in the £ be made on all rateable property in the district, payable in one sum oo December 11, 1886.” Seconded by Mr Jephson and cm it d. K RBISO. Permission was granted Mr Scott to re move the old kerblng in front of his pre misses. , , , Proposed by Mr Clark, seconded by Me J-phano, and carried —“ That the Board wdl pry half the cost of any kerb ing required by private individuals, the work to be done in accordance with a sp cification to be provided andsubjoct to approval of the Board’s offiotr ’’ ESTIMATE OF WORKS An estimate <>f proposed works was drawn up and ordered to be posted in the Board ■ effijo nX-C MPLETED CONTRACT. it was r-somd that the Citrk be in stfucted to give the contractor for Grove and Johnson t ests notice to complete h s contracts forth with, or the Board (naving extended tl e utmost leniency in the antter) will c nnplote ih-s works at hs tisk. DOG COLLARS, The Clerk was i smteted to invite • ffers from local saddleis for making 50 dog collars. SURVEYOR. The Surveyor notified the Bourd that his contract wi;h iffim terminated on Dtcember 31 next, uni that in view of the nature i f the work required and the probable am not of salary the Board could effbrd it would be impossible for him to do the work. payments. Accounts, am* ul.ting to £3l 15s 41, having been passed for payment, the Board adjourned.

THE EASTERN CRISIS

[rkuter’s TELEGRAMS—COPYRIGHT ] Rome, November 25. An Italian Green Book has been published, showing that Italy supported Prince Alexander, of Bulgaria, in the recent crisis in that country, and after his abdication favored the Regency, and deprecated the action of the Russian Government in delaying the settlement of the Bulgarian difficulty. London, November 25. Most of the Powers have assented to the Russian proposal that Prince Nicholas of Mingrelia shall be appointed to the throne of Bulgaria. The British Government have expressed a desire to consult the wishes of the Bulgarian people on the subject Sofia, November 25 It is officially notified that Russian subjects in Bulgaria will be protected by Germany, and those in Roumelia by France. Plots have been discovered among the cadets at a military school in this town with the object of murdering the Regents and other prominent citizens. Several arrests have.been made. The Bulgarian people have expressed themselves absolutely averse to Prince Nicholas of Mingrelia succeeding to the throne of Bulgaria.

TO-DAY’S TELEGRAMS.

The Compulsory Question. Ai cklakd, November 27- There was an important discussion at the Board of Education yesterday r« the compulsory clauses of the Act being en. forced. It was shown that ever 150 children in the city and auVurbs did not attend eohcol but roamed the streets though school acoemmodation was suffi oient . On the mo don of Mr T. Cooper, a Committee was appointed to consider the question of dealing with these child ren, either by compelling their at endance or erecting a special school for them so as to obviate the bad moral effect npon the other children. An Engineer in Trouble. A dispute has arisen between the City Council and Engineer regarding the manner in which the contract for the reservoir on Mount Eden is being carried out. The Mayor and Mr Krring’on, the Engineer, had an excited conversation on the subject at last meeting, and as a result a number of tho Councillors visited the works and requested the Mayor to call a special meeting for Tuesday t' c naider the matter. The Engineer’s action in making various alterations with out consulting the Council is strongly condemned- A Bound of Festivities. As signs of reviving prosperty £l5O was drawn at the t“"unday School exhibi tion, over £IOO at the Jubilee Singers meeting last night. There was a large attendance at the Flower Show at the Market during the week, and at the Dramatic Company in the Opera Houa;. Two balls, two Church soirees, and several conce-ti have taken p'ace. It is estimated that over £IOOO has thus been spent during the week. Woo 1 . Napier, November 2T The first wool ship of the season, tho Crusader, cleared for Loudon with 508 bales value £74,158. Nautical Enquiry. "Wellington, November 27 The nautical enquiry into the striking of the stexner Haoraki on a rock be’, ween Foaton a d Opunako has resu’t d in Captain Harvey’s certificate being sus pended for one month- The Eaitangata Strike. JJDNEDIN, November 27. The latest development of the Kait r.ngata Colliery dispute la that the Com pany refuse to entertain the proposal of the Trades League for the reference of tl e dispute to a Board of Conciliation on account of the League’s threat to boy cott the Company.

SPORTING.

WELLING lON RC SPRING MEETING. Bacecoubse, November, 27. Tim weather is fine. The course is in capital order, but the attendance not large. Hurdle?. Jim 1 Forest King 2 Reputation 3 Flying Handicap. Forester ... ... ••• 1 Tornado ... ... Rivulet ... ... 3

IKI.C. ITiUNG MEETING. | Fiuuuuy, November 27 The wea'hor is lino, but a strong wind is blowing. Following are the results of events : Hurdles, 70 sovs ; mile and a half. Master Agnes, list 12lb, (Sheonan) 1 Trapper, list l‘2ib, (J Cotton) ... 2 Dunlnce, 8-d 101 b, ... ••• 3 Wild boy 9st, and Onlezon Bst 71b, also ran, but it wi-s a lace between the first two, of wbuh Master Agnes always bad t e best, anl w n by two lengths. Time 3min Bsecs. Dividend, £1 16s 6d. Maiden Plate, of GO aova One and a quarter mile. St Ives, Bit 12 b ... (Stratfo-d) 1 Petor Csoeck, 9st ... (D.ur tt) 2 Jealousy, Bit 9-b ... (t'haipe) 3 St Clair and Toddy Yuille f«lso started. Th !te w ; s a good fi .ish between tho first two, but Peter Usbeck c uld never get on terms with the Hon G McLean s colt, who evantual'y won by a lenpth. 2ni i ISJjsec Dividends, £sj 16s and £6 18 • * 8t Andrew’s Handicap, 300 sovs, one mile and a half. Marion, Sat 2 h ... (Jacksm) 1 Hermitage, B.t 71b ... ••« 2 La Rise ••• ••• . 3 Won by a short head. Time 2mm 46|Dec. Selling 1 takes Two-year-olds G;payKiig 1 Fa ry Maid 2 Northcote ... 3

A SINGULAR AFFAIR.

CtnusTCUi'uou, Norc'tnber 27 An enquiry o mtnenca I to-day into the death i f a hoy iipnu d W'olsi-y, who dh d tu the hosjital mi Thuradij, it ia alleged he w»s irjured while fighting \fith a nn f t’-ier b >y. Th: inquest was ad journed till Tuesday.

i TTK ASHBURTON (*D AUDI AN, SAT RPA¥, NOVEMBE R 27. 1886



High Shads. in State of weather Date. Low high Sun. Saturday Sunday 48- 47- 72- 68- 126- 95- Fine Bain Monday 44- 68- 7o- Overcast Tuesday 43- 59' 110 Wed’day 43- 54- 73- Bain Thur’day 40- 63- 114- Fine Friday 43- 70- 137- >•



Public Notices- SHEARING. SHEARING will COMMENCE at VALETTA on WEDNESDAY December 1. 11 161 W. C. WALKER. ' SHEARING, VT7ESTF.RFIELD EWE FLOCK W SHEARING commences WED NESDAY, December 2nd. 11*170 lONQBEACH ROAD DISTRICT. BIRD NUISANCE. THE Members of the Board will receive eggs and heads of small birds, 11*186 V. R. NOTICE is hereby given that the Clerk of Court will bo in attend ance at the B.M. Courthouse, SOUTH BAKAIA, on THURSDAY, 2nd Decern her next, between the hours of 9.30 a no, and 4.30 p.m. By order, J. R. COLYEE, II 185 Clerk of Court. NOTICE. ALL Persons owing Accounts to the late Andrew Dawson, jnnr., are requested to pav 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 De-ember for payment, otherwise they will not be recognised 1132 ANDREW DAWSON. ASHBURTON COUNTY COUNCIL. NOTICE is hereby given that a Reward of £5 will bo giv. n to any person giving such information ai will lead to the conviction of the person or persons who have tampered with E 9 Water Race, between Como and Bakaia, about three we;ks ago. By order. F. MAINWAEING, Clerk. Ashburton, November 24tb, 1880. IUIGB Meetings. TIN WALD PRESBYTERIAN OHURCH JgAZAAR. Man Work and Curios IN THE TOWN HALL. DECEMBER 3rd & 4th. 11 16 / THiSTLE LODGE, 627 S.O. THE Annual Installs-ion of B.WM. and Officers of the above Lodge will be conducted by the Dev. James Hill, D.G M., on TUESDAY, November 30-h, at 7.30 at the Orange Hall, Barnett strict. Visiting Brethren cordially invited. Iltl7B OHAS. WARD, Secretary. SSo »QE STAR, OF ASHBURTON, NO. 23, L.O.L. THE ANNUAL mcert and Ball# MONDAY, DECEMBER 27xh. 77 __ Tenders. TENDERS. TENDERS are invited for sundry repairs and ether works at the Ash burton Hospital, two contracts. Contract No 1 for pointing, plastering, painting, distempering, &0., Contract No. 2 for building two rooms in addition to the Fever Ward building. Specifications and plans may be seen at our office, and Tenders, enclosing guarantee deposit of £5, to be delivered there on or before Friday, December 3rd, at 10 o’clock. FOOKS & SON. J 55 Architects, Ac. A. Harrison. i Alfred Harrison, AUCTIONEER, STOCK AND ESTATE AGENT AND 1 VALUATOR. SATURDAY SALE at 12 o’clock sharp —Horses, Cattle, Pigs, Produce and Merchandise. Agent Norwich Union Fire Insurance Company, I FOR SAlci- | Cheylesmore Club Tricycle, the belt j kind made—cheap I Piano, by Bord, nearly new. Cheap 1 Spring Cart, suitable to butcher or j baker. Good order. ] Spring Cart—Cheap I 1 Dray and Frame 1 Stripper 1 Ohaffcutter, by Bantall 1 Horsepower and Intermediate ALFRED uaPIUMOP Auctions. SATURDAY, 11th DECEMBER. PRELIMINARY ADVERTISEMENT. ] A Number of Sections in the Hinds Tomship 1 FOR SALE BY PUBLIC AUCTION. . MR T. BULLOCK has received instructions from the Executors of the late Mr B. Wilkin to SELL BY PUBLIC AUCTION, AT THE ARCADE, Op the above date, The whole of the unsold SECTIONS IN THE TOWNSHIP OF HINDS, Varying in size from QUARTER-ACRE TO HALF-ACRE. Full particulars in future advertisement. T. BULLOCK, 11*180 Auctioneer. 1



' Certainly the most effective Medicine in the world is SANDER and SONS’ EUCALYPTI f EXTRACT. Test its eminent powerful , effects in Coughs, Golds, Influenza, &o.; the y relief is instantaneous. Thousands give the ( moat gratifying testimony. Read this certificate:—“2lth April, 1885. Messrs 1 Sander and Sons,—lt is with the greatest of pleasure that I testify to the excellence of your Eucalypti Extract. Having had in | flammation on the bone of the leg, which came on alter a severe attack of low fever, I was attended by Dr J. Boyd, who had made I strenuous efforts to save my leg, but without success. He then found it necessary to amputate my limb. Having heard in the meantime of the wonderful cures worked by the Eucalypti Extract, I obtains 1 a bottlr, and the Extract had not been applied more \ than an hour when I began to feel greatly relieved. After applying the Extract every four hours for nine or ten days I was out of all danger. I would persuade all who may be affected with any such disease to give the Eucalypti Extract a trial, and I am convinced that they will find it the most wonderful of medicines.—Yours, &0., B. J. Curnow Wattle eet, Sandhurst. 1 ’ —(Advt.) Tri ng ! e Bakery CUSTOMERS aro informed that Mr 13:yant bemg no loner in my employ, ho is not authorised to receive any money on my account. * B. MORRIS, 1 1*184 Weaterfield. W. F. lIANNAFOED, (Burnett street, opposite “ Mail” Office) TINSMITH AND METAL-PLATE WORKER, f 1 ] t npiSHES to info m fhe public of ] V\ Ashburton an' the surrounding districts that he keeps in stock or can MANUFACTURE TO ORDER all de scriptions of TINWARE for FARM or DAIRY purposes; also, all REPAIRS of any nature promptly executed in a skilful manner. All go~ds sold at lowest remunerative prices A Tr'al solicited HORSE-HAIR and BEESW r AX bought in any quanti y NEW ZEALAND RAILWAYS CHEAP EXCURSION TO CHRIST CHURCH AND LYTTELTON. AN EXCDR lON TRAIN will be run from Ashburton to Christchurch and Lyttelton and back on MONDAY, 29th November. as under, taking j passengers from Ashburton, Chertsey, and i KaKaia : a. m p m. Ashburton, dep 850 Lyttelton, dep 655 Chertsey, ~ 9.20 Christ’cb, „ 635 Rakaia, ~ 9.40 f Christ'ch, arr II 5 Lyttelton, arr 11.35 \ RETURN FARES: 3 From Ist Class. 2nd Class < Ashburton ... 5s 6d 4s Od f Chertsey & Rakaia 5s Od 3a 9d J Children 3 to 12 years, half rates; I under 3 years free. . The 29th is one of the dates of the Intercolonial Cricket Match at Christ— j church. • 11+44 By order. Ashburton A, & P. Association Show. ASHBURTON TO THE FRONT. Grand Show or M ANUfAOTURED TWEEDS, TARTANS BLANKETS, FLANNELS FINGERING WOOLS SHIRTINGS, DRESS TWEEDS COLORED FLANNELS NAVY SERQEB CRICKETING FLANNELS, &c, All the above Goods have been PURCHASED BY ANDREW ORR j And will be offered for sale immediately after the Christchurch Show (where they will bo exhibited). C These Goode are admitted to be superior to anything of the kind ever offered a g Ashburton, both for style, finish, and quality. Orders for suits should be given at once to secure the beat patterns. ANDREW ORR ,



Auct on. SATURDAY, 4th DECEMBER. SALE OF Racing Privileges ASHBURTON RACING CLUB. MR T. BULLOCK has received instrnc tions from the Secretary to SELL BY PUBLIC AUCTION, AT THE ARCADE, ON SATURDAY, DECEMBER 4, The following PRIVILEGES in connection with the SPRING MEETING Lot I—Publican's Booth No, 1 Lot 2 Publican’* Booth No. 2 Lot 3—Con cctioneA Booth No. 1 Lot 4 Confectioner’s Booth No. 2 Lot s—Right of Sports Lot G-U orse Ymdj Full particulars on applic-tion to the Secretary (Mr C. C. Fooks) or the Auctioneer. Sale at 1 o’clock. T. BULLOCK, 11.j.180 Auctioneer. THURSDAY, 2nd DECEMBER. —%“ CleariDg Sale OF STOCK, FARM IMPLEMENTS, HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, &c., &c., At COWDRAY, the HOMESTEAD of the late Mr H, BOYLE, Coldstream Read District. MR T. BULLOCK has received instructions from the Executors of the late Mr Harry Boyle to SELL BY PUBLIC AUCTION, AT THE HOMESTEAD, COWDRAY FARM, Col ’stream Road District, on THURSDAY, 2nd DECEMBER, The whole of the STOCK, FARM IMPLEMENTS, HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, &c., &c., as follows : 550 Crossbred Ewes and Lambs, about 60 per cent, 2 Draught Mares, in foal 1 Draught Mare, with foal at foot 1 Draught Gelding 1 Hack Mare, with, foal at foot 1 Hack Gelding 13 Hoad Mixed Catt’e 1 Horse-power and Chaffcutler 1 Whitechapel Cart and Harness 1 Cambridge Roller 1 Grass Seed Stripper 1 Dray and Frame 1 Tip Dray 1 Hornby Side-deliverer 1 Set Chain Harroas 1 Seed Sower Sheepskins, Oats, Sheep Dog Household Furni’uro Sundries, Ac., &c. At 12 o’clock. ~ BULLOCK, JI 171» Auctioneer. BY ORDER OF THE MORTGAGEES. RANGITATA ISLAND. SPLENDID FARM 807 ACRES 307 With [Live & Dead Stock THEREON, H MATSON & CO. have received ■ instructions from the Mortgagees to SELL BY PUBLIC AUCTION ON THE GROUND, ON MONDAY, 29th NOY., 1886, 12 o’clock, 307 ACRES FIKST-CLASS LAND, > a follows, v : z. : 150 ACRES I'l CROP, promising a 1 very heavy yield. 100 ACRES GRASS SEED. Balance in ENGLISH GRASS. The fences are perfect. There is a good four roomed House on the land 5 also, Stable, Yards, Garden, Plantation, in fact, everything in apple-pie order for the now own»r. Nothing to do but reap the fruits of another man’s industry, and pocket the results. N.B. —The Auctioneers would call the special attention of anyone in seirch of a I Good Block of Land to this sale, as they know the property well, and can i thoroughly recommend it ' Also, 1 NEAR EALING, ! 50 ACRES OF LAND 150 Lately the Homestead of t Mr Adam Jackson, Beiog H.S. This property is well-watered and fenced ; all in English Grass. There is a ! large House and Stables, Yards, &0., &0., and it will be sold abaolut.ly t J close an estate. Immediately after the sale of the land, We shall dispose of the Lave & Dead Stock , Consisting of Sheep, Horses, Cows, Pigs, Drays, I Ploughs, Harness, and Sundries, > Farther Entries are solicited. Traps will meet Express morning of sale « returning buyers for evening train. 0 Sa’o at 12 o’clock. P Terms easy—at sale. Lund-jon provided. H. MATSON & CO., Jl 61 Ashburton.



Business notice-. DAWS STEAM PATENT FAMILY WASHING MACHINES (AS ADVERTISED IN 11 WEEKLY PRESS.”) ON SALE BY V. FEE RIM AN, SOLE AGENT, ASHBURTON. THIS MACHINE IS THE MOST PERFECT AND GREATEST LABOR SAVING MACHINE EVE& BROUGHT BEFORE THE PUBLIC OF NEW ZEALAND. The advantage we claim for this Machine is, THAT THE CLOTHES SUSTAIN NO DAMAGE BY WEAR OR TEAR, AS THERE IS NO FRICTION ; and attention is al*. called to Ihe fact that the clothes do not come in contact with the dirty water, bnt are enly immersed in the steam, which is certain to keep the linen in good color. No brushing, scrubbing, or any pain'nl hand rubbing is necessary, and the slightest effort is sufficient to tu:n the handle—a child ten years of ape being able to easily work it No Copper or Boiler required, the whole process of washing beintr done in Machine at same time. The Machine undoubtedly supplies ihe best means oil disinfecting the clothes which come in contact with contagions diseases, no germs of infection being able to survive ten minutes immersion in the steam. Two blankets can be washed at the same time or four sheets; ten shuts, or othe articles in proportion. Any special size can be made for Hospitals, Laundries, o Hots Ikeepers. 10799 W- PATCHING, TENT, TARPAULIN, FLAG, AND HORSECLOTH MANUFACTURER. A LARGS STOCK ALWAYS ON HAND OF 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. Battens and Canvas kept in stock, and repairs promptly executed. Tarpaulins from 6x8t024 x3O always in stock. Oilskiu Clothing made on the Premises, MARQUEES from 12 x 24 to 25 x 66 ON HIRE. All Orders by Letter or Telegram Promptly Attended to . W- PATCHING, 10861 EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. 'JIOWLE’S P. NNY; OY 1 L AND 1 STEEL PILLS FOR FEMALES juickly correct all irregularities, and ■elievo the distressing symptoms bo pre valent with the sex. Boxes Is l£d and 1b 3d, of all Chemists and Patent Medicine Vendors. 1 repared only’ by The Lincoln »nd Midland Counties Drug Co., Lincoln, England. Wholesale of all the Wholesale Houses. Beware of Imitations. T. Bullock. r|lo LET.—Lot 144, containing 4> IrOp, 1, cornec of Middie and Creek Road, c’o. : e to the bridge, A''teuton. Apply !o T. Bullock. The Thoroughbred Horse Macilleathean ST7TLL stand in Ashbuiton and trave W the surrounding districts this eason. He is a dark brown or black orse, stands 1G hands got by 'nglish Tim.Whiffl r, out of Flying Scud, 'ini Whiflier was by Van Galen, out of lybil, by Ugly Buck, out of Sylph, by ’itba da puts, Van Galen being by Van 'romp, out of Little Casino, by Inheritor 'lying Scud was a dark bay mare, bred in Victoria by Mr J. Harper in 1865, got by hsbermau, her dam being Jeanette by .ittle John, Whilhelmina by' Romeo loss Rose by Emigrant, the Truer mare For extended pedigree see English and Lustralian stud b oks } Tim Whiffler was scarcely ever beaten i England. The dam of this horse being y Fisherman shows hia grand blood, as a tudy of ihe stud book will show that liukot’s great success has been from Luatrahan bred mares, for the descendants f the grand old Fisherman, viz., Martini lenry, Nordenfelt, and Trenton, are al escended from Fisherman on the dams ide. Terms: One Mare, £3. A reduction rill be made for two or more mams from ne owner. Groomage fee, Bs, payable on first lervico EO. APPLETON, 9633 Proprietor, Ashburton- Miss Hitchcock, FRUITERER Ah D CONFECTIONER, Friedlander’s Buildings, Burnett’ street. Refreshments at all hours. Special attention given to DRESSMAKING. wessons given in Painting and all kinds Fancy Work. MATERIALS of all icriptions KEPT IN STOCK for same. Feathers Cleaned, Dyed, and Curled Roves Cleaned, &c., on the premises. TERMS CASH. ll« 57 WHITE, CAYGILL, & CO., BARRISTERS AND SOLICITORS, J. W. WHITE, Notary Public. Notice is hereby given that the undersigned, Messrs White and o. (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 “While, Oayglll and Co." Mr J. W. White, will attend the sittings of the Courts at Ash burton. WHITE & CO., JOHN A. CAYGILL. Money to lend in any sums on approved freehold security. Offices : Bullock’s Arcade 10*803 UAOPHERSON, SAMPSON, & CO , X/K AND LAND SALESMEN, GRAIN MERCHANTS AND GENERAL, COMMISSION AGENTS, ILL hold their regular WEEKLY V SALE of all kinds of Stock, iduce, and Sundries, at the CENTRAL fOTION MART every SATURDAY, at o’clock sharp Ipeclal or Clearing Sd '.a conducted an required. ’ropertles let or sold, rents collected, iks and accounts audited, transfers, rtgages, and leases prepared. .Dans negotiated on very easy terms. 'o let for a term of about 14 years, at jmarkably low rental, a splendid Cattle sheep Bun of 42,000 acres, with plenty water and good timber on the perty. FOB SALE— ilacksmith’s Portable Forge superior second-hand Dogcart, almost new luantity of well -made Hurdles everal Properties and Houses on hand to let or for sale, 9593 I) RAPING MACHINES for sale at low i, V prices. McCormick String Binder, do Wire Binder, Buckeye Binder, Harvest King, 2 Samu.-lsou’s T. BULLOCK. TO LET.—For 3or 5 years, with or Wit out a puo'-asmg clause, R.S. 28349, ooiita : r.ing 137 i;c'es, situated near the Grange, at the back of the Racecourse. A; ply to T. Bullock OJ3A ACRES Grass Land, fronting the Mitcham road, auout miles from the Racecourse, being H.S. 29934. To Let for 4mcn'he. Offers will be re ceived by the undersigned up to 26th November. T. BULLOCK TINWALD. TO LET.—Threc-roomcd House, near Mr Shearer’s, lately in occupation oj Mr Biggs. 7, BULLOCK. o f ATS.—A quantity for Sale ; good sample. T. BULLOCK. O 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 MrR, W. Clayton. As be is leaving for the North Island, this will be sold at a low price. It is well situated, being a high, dry, and healthy position. If not sold will be Jet at a low rental to a good tenant. Apply to T. BOLLOCK. TO LET, Four-roomed House, with haifacre Land, fronting Beach road, and near the Presbyterian Monso. Apply to T. BULLOCK. FOR S ALE—Double Seated Americar Waggon. 181 * T. BULLOCK, lO LET—Commodious Grain Store West street. £. BULLOCK TG LET, HOUSE in Moore Road, originally owned by Mr Sealy, and next to Mr Orr’s propertv. A pply to ‘ T. BULLOCK FOR SALE or TO LET, Mr Winser’s Property, corner of Cos 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. -.^LOCh. TO LEI, a three-roomed Cottage at Trevorton. Rent, 3s 6d per week Apply to T. BULLOCK. f| 0 LET —2 Cottages in Grey Street, I kown as Ooatts’ block; Kent at 5i per week. T. BULLOCK, FOR SALE—Two seta of three leaves barrows, by “ Howard." T. BULLOCK. FOR SALE Lot 25, fronting the North Town Belt. Price, £l9 Liberal terms if required. Anply to T. BULLOCK. TO PAINTERS. TO LET at a low rental, Shop and Dwelliughouse in Moore street, lately In occupation of Mr Lucas. T, BULLOCK. Oats. ATS FOR SALE at low prices by the undersigned. GEO. JAMESON, 11§184 West street. O' s MR F. G. THOMAS, URGEON - DENTIST WILL VISIT ASHBURTON on TUESDAY, the 30th INSTANT, And may be consulted at the Commercial Hotel. 11106*



Ashburton WOOL SALES QUU JIIEST gALE BY RUCTION Will be held at onr GRAIN STORE, WEST STJREET, 0* FRIDAY, im DECEMBER, When a Large Catalogue will be offered. FEIEDLANDEE BEOS. Note. —The ground floor will be cleared for the purpose, so that the Wool will be shown to advantage. F. B. WOOLPACKS . <# WOOLSACKS. yyE offer Full-Sized WOOLPACKS AT 2 EACH FEIEDLANDEE BEOS. WOOL. WOOL. WOOL. jyBERAL Made on * Clips of Wool PLACED IN OUR HANDS FOB SALE FEIEDLANDEE BEOS. 11 n ASHBURTOUT WOOL SALES E BEG to intimate to our Clients and Others interested that onr NEXT WOOL SALE OF THE SEASON FOR THE ASHBURTON DISTRICT Will be held in our Stores on May, 17th December, 18&6, When a Large and Varied Catalogue will be suomitted to competition. Clients will oblige by forwarding par* ticulars 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 either at CHRISTCHURCH, ASHBURTON, AUSTRALIAN OB ENGLISH MARKETS EL Matson & Co, ASHBURTON 1152