honors if he had been entered for com petition. Of three-year-old entires there ware no entries, but of two-year old there was a very good mnsrry. Mr Grigg securing first place with a handsome bay, “Champion,” hv Lord Beaconsfield, dam Pleasant, who promises to dayeloce into a graml horse. In the class for mares, in foal or with foal at foot, there was a grat'd eshiUt of six (out of seven entries), amt the honors were awarded as follows v:z first to Mr J. Small’s “Darnell,” with foal at foot by Kelvio, and second to Mr E. T. Stoddart’a “ Gip ” with foal by Mayor, Messrs Clark Bros. “Missy,” in foal to Kelvin, being highly c'mmended. For best mare with two cf Iprogeny there were three competitors ( nt of five entries) Messrs Clark Bros. “ Missy,” with chestnut mare Victor and gelding Duke, being placed firs’, and Mr Stoddarts handsome roan mare, with foal at foot by Major and entire colt by Prince Royal, taking second honors. Of dry mares, there was the grandest ring ever seen in Ashburton, Indeed one of the finest we have ever seen, not even excepting the magnificent display in this section which Messrs Menlove, Holmes and Fleming and Hedley used to make at Oaraain A fter a careful study of the competitors eight in number, the judge awarded first honors to a very compact chestnut “Fanny,” by Sir Colin, the property of Mr Small. This mrre shews grsat sub stance and quality and is a splendid move*. Second honors wens to another •« Fanny,” the property of Mr Grigg, and third to Mr J. McCaff.wty’s Duchess. Of three-year-old fillies there was only one entry, that of Messrs Clark Bros., to which a first prise wos awarded. In two year-old fillies, Mr J. Small and Mees-s Clark Bros, were the only con pe i-.ors, the first-named exh bitor taking first and second honors Of yearlings (colt or filly) four were led into the ring, Messrs Clark Bros, securing first honors, also the special pr'za given by Mr O’Shea (owner of Royal Conqueror), for best year Ing foal by that sire, and Messrs Mawso,. Bros second for a filly by Victor. In the class for geldings of any age there wts a grand exhibit, and the judges took some time in arriving at their de cision, which placed Mr J. Mc- Oafferty’s “Wallace” first, Messrs Clark Bros* “ Champ ” second, and Mr J. GUmonr’a “ Charlie,” by Glen Roy, highly commended. Of three—yrai-o d geldings there were three shown. Mr W. Jameson’s “Bob,” by Prince Victor, a grand bay, being easily fist, and Mr J, Grlgg’a “ Clyde ” second. Of teams c f two (ma*es or geldings, there were Jour fine exhibits, Mr Glmour’s pair hiking i first honors, Mr Grigg second and Messrs Clark Bros’ securing a highly commended. Of teams of three, there were the same number of exhibits, Mr Gilmour being again successful in winning the red ticket, Mr Orlgg second prizs and Messrs Clark Bros a commended. DOGS Taken alltogether the dogs were decidedly beiter than last year. Fourteen sheep dogs were entered end thnuah some d! the priz -takers at former shows were absent, there was no falling off in quality. The greyhounds were much above the mark of last year. IMPLEMENTS. The machinery end Jmpletner ts w re, as usual, placed on the west side cf the grounds and formed a very interesting branch cf the show. Year by ytar new machines for performing the farmers work are brought out, and impievements ' effected in the old. This year is no ex caption to the rule, and many ingenious ' applications in the implement were to b ( noticed. Close to the ei trance gat- Messrs P. and D. bnrem had a go-d , display of their workmanship, having twenty-one exhibits on the ground. Pro minent among hese were an improved grain, sat'd and manure dr ; ll combined. 1 This machine took the special prize offerer by the Timaru Association at their rectm | show. Several imarovements have been effected in the gorae cutter invented by ( Mr Kerr ; a etoering’arparatns end a con trivanca for raising or lowering the have been added This useful machine is daily growing in favor, several orders for them have recently been executed. The apparatus for -feeding a threshing machine invented by Mr talker, of Tinwald. was also exhibited by this form. We have, on a previous occasion, given an account of this labor-ae.ving < machine. A farm dray, with a turnip cutter attached, looked most servloable ’ and should come Lto great demand. ■ Messrs Booth and McDonald had a | number of exhibits. A twin barrel turnip-cutter for attachment to a dray is ( one of the improvements shown. By this , contrivance the proper cutting of the turnips is rendered certain, A turnip and i manure drill was also shown, to which an improved method of distributing the seed, viz, by brushes, Is applied. A l model windmill of a very servloable ] nature and offered for sale at a j low figure, attracted much attention. , Messrs B' b r d Macdonald also showed their patent roller drill, which was invented by Mr T. Harrboti, of South Rakaia. This drill is excellent for work on light lands fer which ordinary drills i are not suitable. Lough’s wool press another farmers invention, was one of the new features tn the ground. Mr T. G. Bight showed a sack eleuator, Messrs i Twentyman and Cousin, Howard twine binders, and Mr J. R. , Steel, wcolpress, Messrs Reid and Gray had seventeen exhibits, including a threshing machine, shown at work. They , bad a number of seedsowers, harrows and such like, in tbe majority of which many , improvements have teen effec’el, and It ' seems now that it will be Impossible to find any other direction in which the machines may be made more efficient. EXTRA EXBIBITS. Messrs Baker and Brown had on view a very handsom dogcart of their workman ship ; Mr W. Davis, herbal beer ; i'elfast Chemical Co. collection manures ; Mr C. M. Brook, sheep dip ; Mr Cai ncross showed his gorsecutter, which i» adopted for cutting either horizontally or verti cally. The following awards had been made when wa went to pre=s: SHEEP. MERINO. Judges—Messrs T. A. Philips and Robert Rutherford. Marshal in attendance—Messrs D. McLean. Class I.—For the best ram above 18 months old. —M. Friedlander, 2nd. Class 2.—For the best ram under 18 months old. —W. Lyt'elton, Ist, 2nd, and highly commended. Class 4. —For the bDst ewe under 18 months old _W. Lyttelton, Ist, 2nd, and highly Commended. Class s—For the best three ewes under 18 months old, with lambs at foot.—M. Fried lander, 2nd. Class 6—For the best three ewes under 18 months. —W. Lyttelton, Ist. H. Matson and Co. give £2? 2s—For the best combing merino ram. Special entry required.—W. Lytteltan. S. (Matson and Co. give £2 2s—For the best clothing merino Ram. Special entry required. Lincoln. Judges—Messrs D. McLean and T. Pasby. Marshals in attendance—Messrs C. Strachy and D. Oliver. Class 7 —For the best ram above 18 months old.—Dudley and Northey, l st and dnd. Class 8 For the best ram above 18 months old.— Dndley and Northey, Ist and 2nd.—P. C. Threlkeld, commended. Class 9—For the best ewe above 18 months old, with lamb at foot.—Dudley and Northey, Ist and 2nd. Class 10—For the best ewe under 18 months old, with lamb at foot.—Dudley and Northey, Ist, 2nd, and commended.

CATTLE. SHORTHORN. Judges—Messrs J. C. Threlkeld and Jas, Fergusson. Marshals in attendance —Messrs O. Digby and W. J. Silcock. Class I—For the best bull of any age—J. Small, Ist. Class 2—For the best bull under 2 years old —J. Small, 2nd. Class 3—For the best cow of any age, in milk or in calf—J. Small, Ist. Class 4 —For the best heifer oalved since Ist July, 1884—J. Small Ist and 2nd. Class 5 —For the best heifer calved since Ist July, 1885—J. Small, Ist. AYRSHIRE. Judges—Messrs Jas. Page and Jas. Guild. Class 6—For the best bull of any age—S. Donaldson, Ist. W. Strachan’s prize of £1 Is for the best Ayrshire bull of any age—S Donaldson, Ist. Class 7—For the best bull under two years old—Clark Bros., Ist. For exhibition only: Clark Bros., highly commended and commended. Class B—For the best cow of any age, in milk or in calf—Clark Bros., Ist; J. Grigg, 2nd. Class 9—For tbe best heifer calved since Ist July, 1884—Clark Bros., Ist and 2nd. Class 10—For the best heifer calved since Ist July, 1885—Clark Bros., Ist and 2nd. ANY OTHER BREED. Judges—Messrs P. C, Threkeld and J. Fergusson. Class 12 —For the best cow of any age. in milk or in calf—K. B. Jeff, Ist; J. Small, 2nd and highly commended. Class 13—For the best milch cow of any age or breed in full profit—B. Morris, Ist ; A. W. Bandell, 2nd; J. Small, highly com mended. Sealy Bros, prize of £1 Is for the best milch cow of any breed in full profit—B. Morris, Ist. Class 14—For the best fat bullock—J. Grigg, Ist. Class 15—For the best fat cow—J. Tasker, 2nd. HORSES. DRAUGHT HORSES, Judges—Messrs W. Birnie and James Stark. Marshals in attendance—Messrs R. Miller and Joseph Lloyd. Class 1 —For the best entire of any age— J. Gilmour’s “ Kelvin,” Ist. Class 3 —For the best entire foaled since Ist July, 1884 —J. Grigg's “ Champion.” Ist. Class 4—For the best mare in foal, or with foal at toot —J. Small, Ist; E. T. Stoddart, 2nd ; Clark Bros., commended. Class s—For the best mare, to be shown with two of her progeny—Clark Bros , Ist; J. Grigg, 2nd. Class 6—For the best dry mare of any age —J. Small, Ist; J. Grigg, 2nd; F. McCafferty, commended. Class B—For the best filly foaled since July st, 1884 —I. Small, Ist and 2nd.! Class 10—For the best yearling colt or filly; also W. Patching’s prize of horse cover for the best yearling draught colt or filly—Clark Bros., Ist; Mawson Bros., 2. John Gilmour's prize of service of his entire Kelvin for the best yearling colt or filly by Kelvin—Clark Bros., 1 Class 11—For the best gelding of any age —F. McCafferty, Ist ; Clark Bros., 2; J. Gilmour, highly commended. Class 12—For the best gelding foaled since Ist July, 1883—W. Jameson, Ist; J. Grigg, 2nd. Class 14—For tbe best team of two horses, sither mares or geldings, of any age, in regular work —J. Gilmour Ist; J. Grigg, 2nd ; Clark Bros., commended. CARRIAGE HORSES. Judges—Messrs J. Campbell and J Page. Marshalls in attendance—Messrs E. Cookson and E. Bowyer. Class 22—For the best entire horse of any ags—J. Grigg’s “ Tam O'Shanter,” Ist. Class 25 - For the best brood mare in foal, Dr with foal at foot—J. Grigg, Ist. Gass 27 —For the best filly or colt foaled since July Ist, 1884—D. Williamson, Ist ; •secutors of R. Wilkin, 2nd; James Croy, lommendcd. y Class 28—For the best filly or oolt foaled since Ist July, 1885—John Grigg, Ist ; Mawson Bros., 2nd. Class 30—For the best pair of buggy dorses, mares or geldings, the property of ane owner—James Quigley, Ist. Class 31—For the best buggy horse, mare Dr gelding—Dr J. Tweed, Ist; F. Standish, 2nd. Class 32—For the best dogcart horse, mare ar gelding—E. Church commended. PIGS. Judges—Messrs D. Cant and John Gilmour. Marshals in attendance—Messrs Henry Hunt and James Brake. Class I.—For the best Berkshire boar over 12 months old.—T. Clarkson, Ist. Class 3.—For the best Berkshire sow over ; 12 months.—T. Clarkson, Ist, 2nd, and highly :omraended. Class 4.—For the best Berkshire sow over 6 nonths and under 12 months old.—James Rowe, Ist; T. Clarkson, 2nd Class s—For the best boar of any age or areed (other than Berkshire) —Jas. Rowe, Ist. Class 6—For tbe best boar of any breed 'other than Berkshire) under 12 months old— las. Rowe, Ist- j Class 9 —For the best breeding sow of any ige or breed (other than Berkshire) —Jas Rowe, Ist and 2nd. Class 10—For the best sow and litter of Digs (of any age or breed) of not less than six, ' inder two months old—A. Harrison’s prize of E2 2s for the best sow and litter of pigs—Jas t Rowe, Ist; T. Clarkson, 2nd; Jas. Rowe, uglily commended. DOGS. < SHEEP DOGS. Fudges—Messrs T. A. Phillips and Robert . Rutherford. Marshall in attendance—Mr John Hansen. I Class I—For the best smooth-coated collie ■ theep dog or slut—J. Corrigan, Ist; A. i Hewson, commended. Class 2—For the best rough-coated collie < sheep dog or slut—W. Birch, Ist; G. H. i Mington, 2nd. 1 Class 3 —For the best collie or slut—G. t Siffs, Ist. GREYHOUNDS. j Fudges—Messrs S. Saunders and C. A. C. , Calvert. Class 4—For the best dog of any age—M. Digby. Ist and 2nd. Class s—For the best slut of any age—M. Digby, Ist. FOX TERRIERS. C. Strachey’s prize of £1 Is for the best fox terrier dog or slut—F. Russell, Ist. PRODUCE. Judges—Messrs J. Henry and C.A.C. Hardy Marshals in attendance —Messrs R. Fried lander and A. Harrison. Class I—Best 31b Fresh Butter (without prints),—Mrs McGuinness, Ist Friedlander Bros, prize;—Mrs J. Small 2nd and William son’s, prize. Class 2—Best 31bs Powdered Butter.—Mrs Weston Ist Class 3—Best Butter, not less than 21bs, quality to be taken into consideration. Mrs McGuinness Ist prize. Class s—Best Colonial Cheese of not less 151bs.—Mrs J. Small, Ist. N Z. MANUFACTTRES. Judges—Messrs E. S. Coster and F. G. Wright. Marshall in attendance—Mr A. Harrison;. Class I—Best1 —Best New Zealand made riding saddle, with furniture complete.—J. Hesel tine, Ist. For exhibition only—J. Hcseltine, six riding saddles, highly commended. Class 3 —Best collection of New Zealand manufactured woollen goods.— Ashburton Woollen Factory, (for exhibition only), highly commended. SMALL BIRDS. Class I—Largest collection of Small Birds. Eggs.—Stewart Hewson, 500 eggs, Ist. IMPLEMENTS. Judges—Messrs E.S, Coster and E.G. Wright. P. and D. Duncan, cast sower with Bannister, highly commended—P. and D. Duncan, gorse cutter, highly commended. —Booth and McDonald, single furrow plough, and subsoiler combined, highly commended. —Booth and McDonald, double furrow plough so made as to be ready convertable into a single furrow, commended.—Reid and Gray, six-coulter drill for grilling turnips, highly commended.

W. C. Walker, M.H.R, £5 5s for the best collection of agricultural implements of New Zealand manufacture. Special entiy required.—Reid and Gray’s implements, Ist. Extra Exhibits. C. Cairncross, gorse cutter, veiy highly commended.

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, FRIDAY, OCTOBER 29, 1886



3 Meetings- 1 ANNIVERSARY Services. Wanted 1 nown that Tea will be provided in the Primitive Methodist Church, Wills ' street, on Friday, October ‘29th, at 5 pm. Public Meeting afterwards, to bo address d | by the Rev J. Brothroyd, Geraldine, and others. 10903 Orchestral Society. ODDFELLOWS’ HALL. rjIHDRSDAY & Ji RID AY, OCTOBER 28 <k 29. To-Night’s Programme. Ttaliani —Orchestra. Song—Anchored— dr Simpson. Quartette —< 'arnivole —Mesdames Den shire and Thomas and Messrs Thomas and Brooks. Violin Solo, Song—The Harp that once —Mr Wood. Song—She wandered down the Moun tain side—Mrs Denshire. Song—Mr Baddeley Song—The Three Jolly Sailor Boys—• Mr J. H. Brooks. Orchestra—M.f zart’s Magic Flute. Interval of 15 minutes. TRIAL BY JURY SHOW NIGHT BALL, Oddfellows’ Hall ; to commence at 11 o’clock. Music by Messrs Brooks and Wood’s Band. Admission—Gentlemen, 3s 6d Ladies free. 10897 I 0.0. F,, MU., LOYAL TIN WALD LODGE. THE ANNIVERSARY of the above will be celebrated by A Ball, ON SHOW NIGHT, FRIDAY, Oct 29 IN THE TEMPERANCE HALL. Dancing to commence at 8 o’clock. Tickets - Four Shillings. Ladies free. : 10894 RENDERS— Wanted for GRUBBING • I and BURNING about 53 Chains GORSE on the road off Section No. 5, , Reserve 3no, near Tinwald, to be sent in not later than Saturday, October 30tb.—Address J. P. QUIN, ' 10893 Mail Office, WAKANUI ROAD DISTRICT. TENDERS are invited for the following works : No. 9(i.—Ploughing sides of roads in No. 3 Ward, about 20 miles. No. 97. Fitzgerald’s Road —metalling _ about 80 chains. Particulars can be seen at the Board’s | Office, where Tenders will be received till , 10.30 a.m. on SATURDAY, November . Gth. I FOOKS & SON, 0 “10899 District Surveyo'B. TENDERS wanted for delivery of about 100 Yards Clean !■ II INGLE. Ten ders to bo in by SATURDAY NEXT, + at 5 p.m. Apply for particulars to . J. L. BROWN, 10‘-’9ll Contractor, Cameron st. West. SOUTH RAKAIA ROAD DISTRICT. TENDERS will bo received up to noon on THURSDAY, 4th day of November next, for the following works : Metalling 155 Chains Mainwaring Road. Fencing Gravel Reserves, Making Open' Crossing on Great South Road. Repairing Open Crossing. Specifications can bo seen at the Road Board Office, South Rakaia, Tenders to be endorsed and addressed to the Chairman of the Board. The lowest or any tender not neces sarily accepted. A. MAKEIG, 10 0 914 Clerk to the Board. ASHBURTON COUNTY COUNCIL. fJpENDERS are invited for— 1, —Taylor’s Creek Improvements in 8 contracts. 2, —Ploughing strips round Plantations. Plans and specifications to bo seen at Connell office, and Tenders addressed 'O the Chairman to be sent in not later than - 11 o’clock a m, FRIDAY’, slh November, 1836. ( By order. WILLIAM BAXTER, “10908 County Engineer. Public Notices. SHEARING. SHEARING will commence at COLD STREAM on THURSDAY, Nov. 4th, 1886. 10*910 C. H. DOWDING. ] TO STAND THIS SEASON AT ! ASHBURTON, And Travel the Surrounding Districts, The Thoroughbred Horse, Kingfisher. For Pedigree see cards Terms—For one mare,. £3 3a. A reduction will be made for three or more mares, the property of one owner. First class paddccks for mares at la per week. Groomago fee, ss, payable at first ] service. E. COOKSON, Proprietor, 9J735 Livery Stables, Ashburton. 1 CHALLENGE TO ANTI PASTE. I WILL get Anti-Paste twenty bushels of wheat out of any store in Ash burton to nut through the wheat-cleaners in the mill of which ho is now the manager After lie has DON W HIS BEST with it 1 will guarantee to t ke four or five samples of rubbtsli from it UNFIT FOR Hi MAN FOOD ; in fact, only fit for pigs or Dutch Boers If the four doctors in Ashburton pass it as fit for human food, I will pay for the wheat and i give £5 TOWARDS A CHRISTMAS DINNER for the Old Men’s Home. Anti-Paste may choose his own arbitrators. The ONLY STIPULATION I make is that I am to be present when he is opera ting on the wheat, he to be present when \ I am operating, wilh as many of the j residents of Ashburton as may please to j come. DAVID H. BROWN, Manager, Canterbury Mills, **10909 Ashburton.



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Though a total stranger to him. both he ard his wife most graciously entertained me in a half hour's conversation, principally to aching the case of Mr Pugh, in which they seemed to take a deep and sympathetic interest, having hern familiar with his sufferings, and new rejoiced in what seemed to them a most remar-able cure. i he V.crv remar' ed that he presumed his name had been com :.cd with the report from h s having mentioned the case t i Mr John Thomas, a chemist of Llanon. He said Mr Pugh was formerly a resident of their parish, but was now living in the parish of Lland deinol. He strongly vouched Mr William Pugh’s character as a respectable fanner and worthy of credit. I left the venerable Vicar with a lively sense of the happy relation of a pastor and people, Li ling that he was one who truly symi a'.hised w th all who are afflicted in mind, body, or estate. On my return to Aberystwith, I was im pressed wi'h a desire to see Mr Pui?h, whose reputation stood so high. His firm is called Pancom-Mawr, signifying “abr-vethe dingle,” situated near the summit of a smooth round hill overlooking a beautiful valley in which is situated the lovely ivy-mant'ed Church of Llanddeinol. I found Mr Pugh, apparently about 40 years of age, of medium height, 1 irtber slight, with a pleasant and intelligent face. I mid him I had heard of Ids great affliction and of his remarkable and almost miraculous id of, and dirt I had come to earn from his own lips what there was o! truth in the reports. ( Mr Pugh remaiked that his neighbors had taken a kindly and sympathetic interest in his j case for many years, lut of hue their interest • had been greatly awakened by a happy change in his condition. What you report as having heard abroad said he, is substantial-y true, with one exception. I never under.-tond that my case was ever given up as hopeless by any Physicia . 1 have been treat dby several Doctors hereabouts as good as any in Walt s, 1 but unfortunately no prescription of theirs ever brought the deshed relief. bbteen years : go, 1 e said, I fist became conscious of a sour a- d deranged stomach and loss of appetite, which the Doctors told me was Dyspepsia. What food I could keep in rry stomach seemed to do me no good and was often thrown up with painful retchings. ( This was followed af er a time with hoarse- ] ness and a raw soreness of the throat, which ( the Doctors called b onchitis, and I was treated for that, but with little success! 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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 ! ! ! ! “ Can ha mvda the picture of health “ with a few bottles of Hop Bitters ! “ I Fill you let them svjfer ! ! ! !‘ MOUNT SOMERS COAL PIT. COAL CAN NOW BE HAD AT THE ABOVE PIT jgIGHT SHILLINGS PER TON, Or in Ashburton at SEVENTEEN SHILLINGS PER TON, By the Truck. 10 c 913 FOR CASH ONLY.



In Bankruptcy. v. R. IS BANKRUPTCY, . In the District Guirt of Asbburion (being u loc>l C.urt of Bank rupt y), holden at Ashbarton, la the matter of the “ Bankruptcy Act, 1883,” and the sever *1 Acts amending the same, and in the matter of the bankruptcy of HENRY EARNSHAW, of Ash burton, Laborer. NOTICE is hereby given that I, HENRY EARNSHAW, of Ashburton, in the colony of New Zealand, Laborer, have this day filed in the above Court a petition to be adjudged a bankrupt. Dated this 28tti day of October, 1886. HENRy EARNSHAW. R. M. Odthbehxson, Debtor’s Solicitor. j IN BANKRUPTCY. In tho District Court of Ashburton (being a Local Court of Bank ruptcy), holden at Ashburton. Iq tho matter r.f “ The Bankruptcy Act, 1883,” and the Acts amend ing the same. NOTICE Is hereby given that Henry Earnshaw, of Ashburton, Laborer, has this day been adjudicated a bank rnpt, and the first meeting of creditors will he held In the Idatrior Courthouse, Ashburton, on WEDNESDA V, November 3rd. 1886, at 11 o'clock in the forenoon. Dated this 28th day of October, 1886. J, O. BELL, °10919 Deputy Official Assignee. IN BANKRUPTCY. In the District Court of Ashburton (being a Local Court of Bank ruptcy), holden at Ashburton. In the matter of “ The Bankruptcy Act, 1883,” and the Acts amending the same. "VJ OTIOE is hereby given that 1, i\ ROBERT HILL, of Ashburton, in the Provincial Distri t of Canterbury, and Colony of New Zealand, formerly Boardinghouse-keeper, now out of busi ness, have this day filed in the above Court nt Ashburton a petition to be adjudged a bankrupt. Dated this 29th day of October, 1886. ROBERT HILL. Witness— Edwd. G. Crisp, Solicitor, Ashburton' 101920 IN BANKRUPTCY. In the District Court of Ashbarton (being a local Court of Bankruptcy) holden at Ashburton. In the matter of “The Bankruptcy Act. 1883,” and the Acts amending the same, is hereby given that Robert Hill of Ashbarton, formerly Boardinghouse-keeper, now oat of business, has this day been adjudicated a bankrupt, and the first meeting of creditors will be held in the District Courthouse, Ashburton, on WEDNES DAY, November 3rd, 1886 at 12 o’clock noon. Dated this 29th day of October, 1886. J. C. BELL, +10921 Deputy Official Assignee. A notions. PRELIMINARY NOTICE. To Fanners, Investors, & Others. jyjTESSRS 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 as RIYERSDALE Containing. 2400 A 0 B E s 2400 And situate • THREE MILES FROM THE TINWALD RAILWAY STATION, On the South Bank of the Ashburton River. The Pioperty will be divided into con venient sized FARMS OF £Q ACRES AND UPWARDS, AND WI LL BE SOLD ON EASY TERMS. Land. Land Land. MESSRS MILES & CO. are in structed by I. R. C. C. Graham, Kfq., to offer BY PUBLIC AUCTION, ON SATURDAY, 27th NOVEMBER NJiXT, At Mr George Jameson’s Store, Ashburton. 900 AO KBS 900 of his Tinwald property, known as Graham’s Farm, Fronting cn Graham’s Road, along which a coach runs daily. The land Is of good quality, and suitable for all kinds of agricultural purposes, and has not keen cropped for ten years. The farm is only one mile distant from Tinwald Railway Station and three miles from Ashburtrn, and watered throughout with the County races and natural creeks. ABOUT 400 ACEES IN BLOCKS OP 35 to 40 ACRES, ANI> 500 ACEES IX BLOCKS OF AB-lVr 100 ACRES EACH, Plans arc in course of preparation, and will be circulated shortly. Sale will take place at 2 o’clock. Terns of payment: 10 per cent, cash, 10 per cent in six months, 10 per cent, in twelve mont'is ; the remainder may remain on mortgage at 7 per cent, interest. J. T. FORD, Auctioneei GEO. JAMESON, Ag t, Ashbarton.



WESTGATE & B ATES, (From G. Elliott, Christchurch), Fishmongers and poulterers ottster saloon, Tancred street, Asuburton. N.B. —Wo are now receiving daily Fresh Fish of the host qality. 961 The Thoroughbred Uoraa Perkin Warbeck 11. WILL Stand thia season at Grove Park, Tinwald. Pedigree He 5a by the ceieorated ho’Bo Perkin Warbeck (imp', out of Misa Kate (imp). Perkin Warbeck waa go ; by Adventurer, dam Bumble Kite, by Vohigeur—Sweet briar, by Stockwell—Eglantine, by Flying Dutchman —Azalia, by Cattcn —Annot Lyle, by Ashton —Lamia, by Gohann i. Adventurer by Newminater, dam Palma, by KmlHus. Newminater by Touchstone, dam Beeswing. Mias Kate waa got by Adventurer, her dam Spirting Life, by Prime Minister —Candiewick, etc , etc. An examination of hia pedigree w'll show that he possesses a double vein of the famous Adventurer blood, and is one of the very beat bred animals in the Southern Hemisphere. Terms : Three guineas, doe on lat January, 1887. Orooroage free, ss, pay able at first service. For farther par ticulars apply 9676 EDWARD GATES. The Thoroughbred Horse Macilleathean WILL stand in Ashbuiton and traye the surrounding districts this | season. He is a dark brown or black 1 horse, stands 16 hands high, got by English Tim Whiffl r, out of Flying Scud. Tim Whiffler was hy Van Galen, out of Sybil, by Ugly 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 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 mares from one owner. Groomage fee, Be, payable 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 ) Terms : £lO 10s for thoroughbred mares. £5 5s for half-bred mares. Also, the Thorouglibr d Stallion Rouser, By Messenger, out of Kate O'Shane, Will stand at Netheiby 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. 9636 L ARKEY, Propriety t



Public Notices. BARBELL’S STEAM PATENT FAMILY WASHING MACHINES (AS ADVERTISED. IN “ WEEKLY PRESS.”) ON SALE BY F. FEE RIM AN, SOLE AGENT, ASHBURTON. THIS MACHINE IS THE MOST PERFECT AND GREATEST LABOR SAYING ;MACHINB EVER BROUGHT BEFORE THE PUBLIC OF NEW ZEALAND. The advantage wo claim for this Machine is, THAT THE CLOTHES SUSTAIN NO DAMAGE BY WEAR OR TEAK, AS THERE IS NO FRICTION ; and attention is also called to the fact that the clothes do not come in contact with the dirty water, bnt are #nly immersed in the steam, which is certain to keep the linen in Rood color. No brushing, scrubbing, or any pain'ul hand rubbing is necessary, and the slightest effort is sufficient to turn the handle—a child ten years of age being able to easily work it No Copper or Boiler required, the whole process of washing beino done in Machine at same time. The Machine undoubtedly supplies the best means of disinfecting the clothes which come in contact with contagions diseases, no germs of infection being able to survive ten minutes immersion in the si,earn. Two blankets can be washed at. the same time or four sheets ; ten shirts, or othe ai tides in proportion. Any special size can be made for Hospitals, Laundries, or Hots Ikeepers. 10799 w. PATCHING, TENT, TARPAULIN, FLAG, AND HORSECLOTH MANUFACTURER. A LARGE 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 OP 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. Oilskin Clothing made on the Premises. MARQUEES from 12 x 24 to 25 x 65 ON HIRE. All Orders by Letter or Telegram Promptly Attended to. W- PATCHING, 10861 EAST STREET, ASHBURTON.



BAZAAR. BAZAAR. THE BAZAAB IS NOW OPEN IN THE TOWN HALL. Come and See THE MARIONETTES THE ART GALLERY THE WRITING MACHINE Luncheon and Tea, One Shilling. 10887 rjtO STAND THIS SEASON. Tam 0 Chanter, By Messenger—Banshee, Will Travel the Districts of W A TEUTON, WHEATSTONE, FLEM INGTON, WILLOWBY AND LONGBEIACH. Fee : £3 3a. Draught Stallion, Spring Bank, By Y'mng Banker (imp.)—Farmer’s Lass Will Stand during the Season at LONGBEACH on Mondays, Tuesdays, Fridays and Saturdays, and at FLEMINGTON on Wednesdays and Thursdays. 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 GRIGQ, 10 :i 794 Proprietor TO THE LADIES Grand Show OP 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 JiCKETS COSTUMES NEW GOODS NEW DRESS GOODS NEW CARPETS New Goods ns Every Department ALL GOODS MARKED IN PLAIN FIGURES AT WHOLESALE PRICES. ANDREW ORR



A. Harrison. Alfred Harrison, AUCTIONEER, STOCK AND ESDATB AGENT AND VALUATOR ATURDAY SALE at 12 o’clock sharp —Horses, Cattle, Pigs, Prodace and Merchandise. Agent Norwich Union Fire Insnrano Company FOR SAL jS— Piano, by Bord, nearly new. Cheep 1 Spring Cart, with seat, nearly new 1 Spring Cart, suitable to butcher •» baker. Good order. Spring Cart—Cheap 1 Dray and Frame 1 Stripper 1 Snlky Plough, by Deere and Oo 1 Ghsffcutter, by Bentall 1 Mangle for household nse, 9wy strong and in good order 1 Horsepower and Intermediate ALFRED HARRISON T. Bullock. TO LET, Four-roomed House, -with half-acre Land, fronting Beach road, and near the Presbyterian Manse. Apply to T. BULLOOK. rno LET, Lot 44, containing 10 acres 4 perches, part of Grove Farm Estate, corner of Graham’s road and Grove street. Also, Four-roomed with good cooking range, and 3 acres Land, near the English Church, and now in the occupation of Mr W. H. Smith. Immediate possession of the land can be given and the house in about six weeks. For particulars apply to T. BULLOCK. FOB SALE—Double Seated Americas Waggon, 181 * T. BULLOOK O LET—Commodious Grain Store. West street. J. BULLOCK To LET, HOUSE in Moore Bo originally owned by Mr Seal,, next to Mr Orr’s property. Apply to T. BULLOCK T?OR SALE or TO LET, Mr Wmser’a I 1 Property, corner of Cox and Goss streets. For particulars apply to T. BULLOCK. m-) LET, 40 Acres, with Buildings I thereon, near the Racecourse, lately in occupation of Mr J. C. Dolman. Apply to T. BULLOCK. FOR SALE—Lot 10. fronting on tbs Alford Forest Road, with cottage* stable, washhouse, cellar, &o. Also* three sections adjoining, on which ia erected a five-roomed house on concrete foundations, store, &c. These properties will be sold on very liberal terms Apply to T. BULLOCK. TO LET—At a low rental, Centra X Bakery, together with shop and dwelling house. Apply to T. 1 fj 1 OuK PEAS — For Sale a few bags, hand threshed ; suitable for seed ■ T. BULLOCK T :> LET, a three-roomed Cottage at Trevortou. Rent, 3s 6d per week. Apply to T. BULLOCK O LET—2 Cottages in Grey Street, kowQ as Coatts’ block ; Rent at 6i per week. T BULLOCK, F OR SALE—Two sets of three leaved harrows, by “ Howard.” T. BULLOCK. FOB SALE Lot 25, fronting tha North Town Belt. . Price, £l9 Liberal terms if required. Apply to T. BULLOCK. TO PAINTERS. TO LET at a low rental, Shop and Dweliiughonse in Moore street, lately iu occupation of Mr Lucas. T. BULLOCK. Town Sections FOR SALE. 711, Wakanni road and Wills street 708, Wills street 689, Havelock street 745, Peter street 746, do 822, Cox street 818, Aitken ®treet 842, corner Cass and Aitken streets 3240, corner William and Kermode street 248, Kermode street 248 do 249 do 333, Moore street 1059, corner Peter and Walker streets 1060, adjoining 4b, Kermode street. 58 do 64 do 230, Havelock street, with building 231, Havelock street 1781, Peter street, with buildings 10C9 do do 158, Wills street 539, (part), Peter street 100, Moore street, with building: 1538, Peter street 1050, coiner Peter and Walker streets 808, Cox street, with building 813, Aitken street B'4 do 525, Peter street 486, corner William and Havelocx streets 691, Cameron street 692 do 723, Wills street. 724 do 777, corner Cox and William streets 778, adjoining 515, Peter street, with Building 79 S, Oox street 1006, Peter street 1007, do 548, Cox street, with building 310, comer G a velock street oil, adjoining 305, Burnett street 706, Wills street 732, do 447, Burnett street,, with buildings 118, Moore street west 119, do 7112, West street (leasehold) • 521, corner Wila and Cass streets 23 >, Oauiemr. a>reet 10 \U, corner G ig-' and Peter stre" 1011, corn, duiker and OXS-re*- 1112, Cox street 1013 do 1186 Cameron street 860, Grey street |527, Peter street 041, Wills street 177 (part), Burnett street. |3lB, Havelock street For particniars, prices, etc, apply to Thomas Bullock ABOXDB ABHBUBXON