WOOL AND WHEAT MARKETS

[REUTER'S TELEGRAMS —COPYRIGHT.]

London, November 23

The wool cargoes by the following vessels have been excluded from the ap proaching sales : —San Martin, Aus tralia, Tagliaferro, and Almora. 120,000 bales are available for the sales. Melbourne " evombe - 24. Goldsbrough and Co held their weekly sale this afternoon. The rooms were crowded with buyers. Theie were 5000 bales offered, and 3500 sold. The bidding was spirited throughout for good wools, and prices firm. Greasy wool realised up to scoured and washed wools to Goldsbrough and Co report having sold during the week 5500 bales. The Manager of the National Mort gage Company reports wheat weak, 4s icd to 4s lid ; barley' is slow of sale, at 3s pd to 4s 3d; oats, feed sorts ir regular, 2s pd to 2s nd ; milling quieter and weaker, 35 to 3s id ; New Zealand oats under bond are neglected at 2s 2d to 53 4d.

TELEGRAPHIC NEWS.

BRITISH AND FOREIGN,

[reuter’s telegrams—copyright ] ROYAL BIRTH. London. November 23. Princess Beatrice, wife of Prince Henry of Battenburg, gave birth to a son to-day'. FIGHTING IN BURMAH.® Rangoon, November 23. News hasbedn received from Upper Burmah that a force of eighty rebels surprised the British position at Bhamo, and set fire to the barracks and guard house of that town. They killed three British soldiers, who were asleep in the guard at the time, and then decamped, having lost inree of their number in the encounter. ANNEXATION. Aden, November 23- The British Political Resident has formally annexed the island of Socotica, situated to the north-east of Cape Gardafui, on the African coast. This has been done in consequence of Germany having annexed the island of Magudova, on the coast of Sawauli.

AUSTRALIAN

BANK ROBBERY. Melbourne, November 24. The Albert Park branch of the National Bank of Australia was stuck up this afternoon at three o’clock. The manager, who fired three times at his assailants without effect, was over powered. The robbers made off with jCgo. The police, however, followed, and succeeded in arresting the gang. It is reported that the manager was wounded in the head. November 25. The men who stuck up the Bank at Albert Park yesterday are brothers, only recently arrived in Australia. They allege they were starving, and that this led to the crime. One had previously interviewed the manager, Dare, on pretence of opening an account. The total amount stolen was most of which was recovered.

TEETULPA DIGGINGS

The steamship Adelaide has taken a further batch ot diggers, numbering 200, to Adelaide, en route for Teetulpa. Accounts of excellent results obtained from the field continue to be received daily.

TO-DAY’S TELEGRAMS.

The Asylum Dispute. Auckland,

Dr Macgregor, Inspector-General of Hospitals and Asylums, ha- gone to Whau to-day to make farther investigation into the differences between Hr Crem"ui and the staff He states he is determined to sustain the authoritv of th-s Mtd'cal intendant and enforce discipline wha f ever may be the consequences. tie disap proves entirely of any warders bolding keys giving access 10 the female side of the Asylum, also of the officers of the institu tion disposing of he produce of the insti tut ion to other officers, as being liable to grave abuse. As to saluting the Medical Superintendent nothing more is required thanisdonein every Asylum in thecolony There is reason to believe other mem bers of the ettff contemplate withdrawing their resignations so, in all likelihood, the present embroglio may be g‘-t ovet without any serious inconvenience. Ornithological Research. E|Herr 1 ieischek, n .turalist, lelt to-day on an extended tour in search of rate native birds in the Taupo district, andthi'country lying between Wanganui and Lake Taupo. He afterwards proceeds to We!lin,tj’i from which place he will be taken by rh- Government steamer r uHa to S- uthland and the West Coast Sounds. He will b; accompanied by Messrs’ Lu her and Bezmner.

The Unemployed.

Another meeting ut anempbyei was held this morning, and was at'ended bv about 160. The meeting was by the agitator Garrard, who < ffered, if necessary, to be the leader of the men with the cry of “Bread or woik.” The proceedings were rather disorderly.

Substantial Recognition. Wellington, November 25. The Australian Mutuai Provdi nt Socie’y, In which V-rs Hall’s life was insurer for £6OOO has subscribed a hundred pounds towards a tettimot lal to Dr. Maclntyre. Proposed Woollen Factory. jSapiir. November 25

Three thousand five hundred shires In the proposed Woollen bactoiy hav. been taken np. The articles of Associa tion require 5000 before operations can be commercpH

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 1886



THE UNEMPLOYED AND THE



REMEDY,



We have before us a pamphlet under the above title published at Masterton, and written by Mr Gavin M. Park, a slight sketch of the contents of which may be interesting to our readers. Mr Park commences by tracing the “ depression,” which is the origin of the “unemployed” difficulty, to tw< causes, viz., the low prices ruling for our two staple articles of export —wool and grain—and the over-speculation which has caused land—especially in Canterbury— to reach a speculative value far above its real value. He says ver\ truly that “ It (the land) has been soh and bought at prices which ’ will not hdmit of its returning a'fair profit upon the capital expended in its purchase. Men have been paying four or five pounds per acre for land which the\ know is not in reality worth one pound per acre for productive purposes. Jhey



like reckless application of capita* for unproductive purposes would be checked. This advantage cannot be too highly estimated. My proposal seems so just and reasonable dial I cannot imagine why it has not been adopted before, especially as agree ments of this nature are made daily between the private landlord and his tenant to their mutual advantage, and the Slate is in a better position to make similar agreements than the private landlord, because it can procure money at a much lower rate of interest than the ordinaty run of landlords are able to do.” The foregoing will give 01 readers a pretty clear idea of the scop.. and argument of a very interesting contribution to the literature of land settlement, and contains much that is worthy ot careful consideration.



Meetings. TINWALD PRESBYTERIAN Q HDRCH JjAZA AE, EAST AND WEST COAST RAILWAY. IN THE TOWN HALL. DECEMBER 3rd & 4tb. 11 16 ST. STEPHEN’S CHURCH. fIHE ANNUAL GARDEN PARTY I Will be held on THURSDAY, 16th DECEMBER, AT MR HUNT’S GROUNDS, Wakanui Road. 11J153 HAMPSTEAD DISTRICT SCHOOL. A Concert IN aid of the Funds for providing the children attending the Hamp stead School with a treat will be held in the ODDFELLOWS’ HALL ON FRIDAY, DECEMBER 3. 1163 ODDFELLOWS’ HALL. Abhb'jrton. Under the Management of Mr Mallaby. THIS EVENING, THURSDAY, N _>VtAiBER 25th. BY request of a number of Ashburton citizens, Mr Mallaby has decided to give ONE FERF RMANCB in ASHBURTON prior to his opening in Christchurch, on which occasion will bo produced The highly successful Comedy THE GREAT PINK PEARL. Played for over 400 nights in London, and throughout the Australian Colonies with immense success. The Funniest of Funny Plays. For cast of characters see day bills and programmes Special prices for this performance. Reserved seats, 3s : second 2s ; third. Is. Box (lan at Zander’s, where teats can be secured 11 143 II D. B. EBDRN, Secretary. Public Notices. MR F. G. THOMAS, QURGKON-DRNTIST WILL VISIT ASHBURTON ON TUESDAY, the 30th INSTANT, And may be consulted at the Commercial Hotel 11*160 1000 2000 Wanted— FAT WETHERS. wanted— -4 tooth Store WETHERS in good condition. 11 158 Apply H. MATSON & CO., Ashburton, SHEARING. SHEARING will COMMENCE at VALETTA on WEDNESDAY, December 1. 11 id W. C. WALKER. SHEARING. SHEARING Commences at OLENT HILLS on MONDAY, DECEMBER ith, 1886. MoUnT POSSESSION shed to follow reather permitting. THOS HARRISON. 126 ffPPKR ASHBURTON ROAD BOARD. VTOTICE is hereby given that the above Road Board intends to execute a ceitaia public work, to wit, the construc tion cf a road in the Upper Ashburton head District, and for that purpose the land described in the Schedule hereto is required to be taken ; and that a plan of th.. said Road and of the land required to be taken has been deposited in ino office of «he said Board at Tinwald, and is now ofen for inspection. All persons affected by the execution of the said public w rk, or by the taking of the stud land, are required to set forth in writii g any well grounded objections which they may have to the execution c f such work, or to the taking of such laud, and to send - nch writing within forty days from the 25tb day of November, one thousand eight hundred and tlgh y-six, being tue dace of the first publication cf this notice, to the ■ Id Road Board, Ihb -cheddl*. Th- said land being situated in the County of Ashburton. DONALD McLKAN, Chairmau, Tit wald, 20th November, 1886. 0. W. Purnell, Solicitor. 11+i6? NEW ZEALAND RAILWAYS. CHEAP EXCURSION TO CHRIST CHURCH AND LYTTELTON. AN EXCURSION TRAIN will be run from Ashburton to Christchurch and Lyttelton and back on MOADAY, 29 th November, ns under, taking passengers from Ashburton, Chertsey, and Rakaia ; am. Ashburton, dep 8 50 Chertsey, ~ 9.20 Rakaia, ~ 9.40 Christ’ch, arr 11 5 Lyttelton, arr 11.35 p m. Lyttelton, dep 5 65 Christ’ch, „ 635 RETURN FARES; Frocq Ist Class. 2nd Class .* shburton ..., 5s 6d 4s Od Chertsey & Rakaia 5s Od 3a 9d Children. 3 to 12 years, half rates; under 3 years free. The 29th is one of the dates of the Intercolonial Cricket Match at Christ church. 11+44 By order. W. F. HAHNAFOED, Compton’s Buildings, Moore St eot, TINSMITH AND METAL-PLATE WORKER, WISHES to info r m the public of Ashburton ani 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 in a, skilful manner, All goods sold at lowest .remunerative prices A Trial solicited H 1 RSE-HAlUand BEESWAX bought ip any quantity for CASH. 11 73



; buy to st 11 again, speculating upon the chances of obtaining an advance; and consequently those landowners who possess land (which is too often mort gaged up to, and sometimes in excess of, its real productive value) are irretrievably ruined in the wave of 1 depression which must inevitably follow j any speculative advance in the value of land, causing as it does its price to overpass the limit at which it can be profitably utilised. When this takes place laborers are thrown out of em ployment until the value of land is adjusted by falling to its normal value, when it can be advantageously worked for productive purposes. This is what is taking place in Otago and Canterbury af tlie present time,” The question, therefore, we have to answer (says Mr Park) is :—“ Why is it that with so much land lying waste, and so many men able and willing to occupy it if they can get it on remunerative terms, there is so much destitution and de pression, so many breadwinners out of employment? The answer is, that over-speculation in land, and not over production, has prevented our being able to withstand the strain occasioned by our limited staple exports having become temporarily depressed. The value of freehold property has been too high to enable its being profitably worked for productive purposes, and the terms upon which waste lands of the Crown can be procured, are such as to pi event the laboring classes occupying it.” The remedy lie proposes is that we should nationalise the re mainder of the Crown estate, and devise some scheme by which the people, especially the working classes, will be induced to accept leaseholds instead of freeholds, for he argues that “ we started badly when we disposed of the fee simple of our Crown lands,” yet that “ it is not too late to recover our position if we will only take a common sense view of the position, and boldly and resolutely set to work to remedy the harm that has already been done, and cease pursuing a course winch must ultimately place us in a position similar to that of other countries where the land is owned by a very small minority of the people, where, as rent rises wages fall, and where the people are driven from their homes into the gutter, in order that the all mighty landlord may increase the size of his deer parks.” Roughly sketched the policy which Mr Park advocates is that blocks of 'suitable land should be thrown open for settlement under per petual lease upon liberal terms, and that settlers should not only be placed upon the land but that “ their holdings should be improved by the State so as to enable them to earn a livelihood from the land from the day that they obtain their leases.” Follow'ing is the pith of the scheme proposed : (i) Blocks of the best obtainable Crown lands in each provincial district should be set aside for settlement under the perpetual leasing system, without the right ot purchase at any future date, and infor mation as to position, quality, etc., of the land freely advertised. (2) Persons desirous of taking up land in any ot these blocks should imimate their desire to the proper authorities, giving full information as to the purposes to which they intend to apply the land, together with the quantity required, which, in no case, should exceed 150 ( acres of first-class land, or 300 acres ■ of second-class land. (3) After the selector has received an intimation that a section has been allot'ed to him, he will immediately furnish to the Govern ment, certified by a Crow T n lands ranger, or other qualified officer, an estimate of the cost of clearing, fencing, and necessary buildings, the amount to be so expended being limited to, say, per acre. (4) Where the selector oesires to follow any special profession such as gardening, orchard planting, he. p growing, vine growing, or any such calling, necessitating extra outlay, the area of his selection shall be limited to, say, 50 acres, but the amount to be expended may exceed the limit named in the preceding section. (5) After the applicant’s selection has been granted, and the expenditure necessary to make it reproductive agreed upon, the selector shall, within a given time, commence to clear and prepare his leasehold for the purpose for which it is required. (6) The Government shall pay (on the produc tion of ranger’s certificate) for the improvements periodically, as the work progresses. (7) When all the im provements agreed upon have been completed (or previously, if the land has been rendered sufficiently repro ductive). the selector shall be granted a perpetual lease of his holding, subject to re-valuation every fourteen years. (S) The value of the land shall be assessed in the first instance at £1 per acre for hiss-class land, and per acre for second class land as its original value, with the cost of improve ments added thereto : thus, if per acre bad been expended on the holding of first-class land, the assessment shall be at the rate of £5 per acre, and the lessee charged by the State on that valuation at the rate of 5 per cent, per annum.” With regard to clauses five and six, which he describes as really the essence of his proposals, Mr Park says :—“ These clauses provide that the selector shall be paid by the State f or his improvements as they progress up to the specified limit. I cannot lay too much stress upon this concession being granted. The Legislature has abeady virtually admitted the justness of the principle of paying for improve ments, and all I ask is that the payment shall be made immediately the work is performed, instead of compelling the pioneer settler (who has to bear the brunt of the day) to wait for a period of thirty years before getting a refund of his expenditure, and then only on giving up his holding. The State could lose nothing by adopting this sug gestion, because the rent paid by the tenant would be 5 per cent, per annum on the amount expended, excluding the original value of the land, which would, of couise, be added. The rent, therefore, would give an ample return for the State outlay. Thousands who now cannot settle on the land because they are not capitalists would gladly do so if the means of subsistence for them and their families yvhile they are subduing the wilderness, were guaranteed in the manner which I have indicated. This L practically what Sir Julius Vogel piopised dong for the Mnall freehold farmers; the only differ ence being that under the system advocated by me the State would be the landlord, and would retain control over the expenditure, so that anything



Listen to your Wife The Manchester Guardian , June says ; At one of the “ Windows ” Looking on the woodland ways ! With chimps of rhododendrons and groat masses of May blossoms !! ! “ Theie was an interesting group.” It included one who had been a <l Cotton spinner,” but was now so Paralysed ! !! That he could only bear to lie in a reclining position This refers to my case. I was first attack) d twelve years ago with “ Locomotor Ataxy” (A paralytic disease of nerve fibre rarely ever cured) and was for several years barely ab e to get about. And for the last five years not able to attend to my business, although Many things have been done for me. The last experiment being nerve stretching. \ Two years ago I was voted into the ’ Home for incurables ! near Manchester, in May, 1882. I am no “ Advocate ” ; “ For anything in the shape of patent ” Medicines ? And made many objections to my dear wife's constant urging to tiy Hop Bitters, but finally to paeiiy her - Consented ! ! I had not quite finished tl e first bottle when I felt a change come over me This was Saturday, November 3rd On Sunday j morning 1 Lit s > strong I said to my room companions, “ 1 was sure 1 could “ Walk !” So started across the fl tor and back. I hardly knew how to contain myself. I was all over the house. I am gaining strength each day, and can walk quite safe without any “ Stick 1” Or Support. I am now at my own house, and hope soon to be able to earn my own living again. I have been a member of the Manchester “ Royal Exchange ” For nearly thirty years, and was most heartily congratulated on going in the room on Thursday last. Very gratefully yours, Jonx Blackbdiin. Manchester, (Eng.) Deo. 21th, 1888. Two years later am perfectly well. Prosecute the Swindlers!! If when you cal' for American Hop Bitters {see green twig of Hoj>s on the white label and Dr Soule's name blown in the bott c ), 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 mouey 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 on.



T. Bullock. i | lO LET.—Lot, 144, containing 4 » lr Op |_ c iruar of Mi.idle and Creek; Roa< oV-e to the bridge, ATenton. Apply ( T. Bullock rjl J LET.—For 3 or 5 years, with or i. wit out a pit-ceasing clause, R. S. 25349, containing 137 acres, situated near h Grange, at the back of the Racecourse. Apply to I'. Bull' ck. ACHES Grass Land, fronting the M'tcham road, about miles from the Racecourse, being R. S. 29934. To Let for 4 nr n ! hs. Offers will be re ceived by the undersigned up to 26tb November. T. BOLLOCK TIN W A.LD. TO LET —Three-roomed House, near Mr Shearer’s, lately in occupation oj Mr Biggs, 1. BULLOCK. o ATo.—A quantity for Sale ; good sample. T. BULLOCK. r|TO LET—At a low rental, Shop in JL Barnett Street next the Arcade. T. BULL' CK. T) LET.—I 3 ACRES mining the Township of Tlnwald, together «ith a c mfor able Cottage of 4 Rooms, with good Cooking Range, Scullery, &c. Apply to T Bl LLOCK. TO LbT.—A Five-roomed House, centrally situated in Tancred street. T. BULLOCK FOR SALE, or TO LET.—Six-roomed House fronting the Town Belt east, the property of Mr R. W. Clayton. As he is leaving for the North Island, this will be sold at a low price. It is wel' situated, being a high, dry, and healthy position. If not sold will he let at a low rental to a good tenant Apply to T. BULLOCK. O LFT, Four-roomed House, with | half-acre Land, fronting Beach road, and near the Presbyterian Manse. Apply to T. BULLOCK. poll SALE—Double Seated America!? iP Waggon. 181 * T. BULLOCK. 0 LET—Commodious Grain Store West street. S'. BULLOCK T> LET, HOUSE in Moore Road, originally owned by Mr Sealy, and next to Mr Orr’s property. Apply to T. BUI,LOCK IT OR SALE or TO LET, Mr Winser’s I' Property, corner of Cox and Cass streets. For particulars apply to T. BULLOCK. TO LET—At a low rental, Centra Bakery, together with shop and dwelling house. Apply to T, -vLiLOOIx. To LE’l, a three-roomed Cottage at Trev orton. Rent, 3s 6d per week Apply to T. BULLOCK. J O LET—2 Cottages in Grey Stre kown as Contis’ block ; Rent at o per week. T. BULLOCK, OR SALE—Two sets of three leaven harrows, by “ Howard.” T. BULLOCK IOR SALE Lot 25, fronting the North Town Belt. Price, £l9 Liberal terms if required. Apply to T. BULLOCK F F‘ TO PAINTERS. mO LET at a low rental, Shop and X rtwejliijghonse in Moore stvenl, lately in cccnpetioQ of Mr Lucas. T, BULLOCK.



BOROUGH GP ASHBURTON. ANNUAL ELECTION FOR MAYOR. F HEREBY give notice that nt the Anna 1 Election for Mayor held by p me th's day, the candidates r-oe'v d the number of votes set opposite their names, viz. THOMAS SEALY ... 100 ALFRED HARRISON ... 90 Majority for Sealy ... 1 I therefore declare Mr Thomas Sealy to be duly elected Mayor of Ashburton for r the ensuing year. - CHARLES BRADDELL, Returning Officer, Borough Council Chambers, Ashburton, 24th November, 1888 1163 Tenders. ASHBURTON COUNTY COUNCIL. TENDERS are invited for the supply of Dog Collars for 1887. Specifications ; can be seen at City Council Offices, Christ* church, Timaru “ Herald ” Office, Timaru, r and County Council Offices, Ashburton. Tenders will ha received up to 11 a.m. on FRIDAY, 3rd December, 1886. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. By order. F. MAINWARING, Clerk. Ashburton, November 16th, 1886. 11«101 Auctions. PRELIMINARY ADVERTISEMENT. iJIHURSDAY, 2nd DECEMBER Clearing Sale OF STOCK, FARM IMPLEMENTS, HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, &c., &c., At the HOMESTEAD of the lata Mr H, BOYLE, Coldstream Road District. Full particulars in future advertisement. ~ BULLOCK, 11163 Auctioneer. SATURDAY, 27th NOVEMBER, MR T. BULLOCK has received instructions from the Executors of the late Mr R. Wilkin to SELL BY PUBLIC AUCTION AT THE ARCADE, ON SATURDAY, 27th NOVEMBER, DRAUGHT HORSE DRAY and Frame J TIP DRAY CORNCRUSHER 2 BUCKEYE GRASS MOWER SINGLE-FURROW PLOUGH KASS SEED QHAFT and LEADING HARNESS JpIG and SHEEP TROUGHS HEELBARROW J CWT. LAMP-BLACK JJALF-TON WIRE j, BAGS HAY ( HAFF gUNDRIES, &0., &c. Sale at 1 o’clock. T. BULLOCK, Ilf 127 Auctioneer. BY ORDER OP THE MORTGAGEES, RATOITATA ISLAND. SPLENDID FARM 307 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 TOY., 1886, 12 o’clock, 307 ACRES Fib ST-CLASS LAND, s follows, vz. : 150 ACHES IN CROP, promising a very heavy yield. 100 ACRES GRASS SEED. Balance in ENGLISH GRASS. The fences are perfect. There ia a ijood bur roomed House on the land j also, S'able, Yards, Garden, Plantation , lu fact, everything In apple-pie order for the nev own»r. Nothing to do but reap ho fruits of another man’s Industry, and pocket the results. N.B. —The Auctioneers would call the speo'al attention of anyone in search of a Good Block of Land to this sale, as they know the property well, and can thoroughly recommend It Also, NEAR EALING, 150 ACRES OF LAND 150 Lately the Homestead of Mr Adam Jackson, Being K.S. This proper* y is well-watered and fenced ; all in English Grass. There Is a large House and Stables, Yards, &0., &c., and it will be sold absolutely to clou an estate. ] Immediately after the sale of the land, We shall dispose of the Live & Dead Stock i i ! Consisting of Sheep, Horses, Cows, Pigs, Drays, i Ploughs, Harness, and Sundries, I Further Entries are solicited. I Traps will meet Express morning of sale | returning buyers for evening train* Sale at IS o’clock. Terms e*sy —at sale* | Lunation provided. H. MATSON & 00., 111 51 Aihbcrton. j. (. 1 c 8 V 0 B 1



WOOL SALES- ASHBURTON XBE NEW ZEAL,' -£> jOAN AND MERCANTILE A GENCY COMPASS Will hold WOOL SALES At their Stores, West Street, Ashburton, DURING THE SEASON. the first sale Will ho held on FRIDAY, 26th of NOVEMBER. 1 135 H. H, SECRETAN, Agent, ASHBURTON WOOL SALES Our First Bale of Wool by Auction DURING- THE PRESENT SEASON WILL BE HELD AT MR. GEO. JAMESON’S STORES, WEST STREET, ON FRIDAY, 26th NOVEMBER. EACH BALE WILL CAREFULLY SAMPLED AND VALUED BY MB FORD THE DAY PREVIOUS TO THE SALE, MILES AND CO. J. T, FORD, Auctioneer. GEORGE JAMESON, Agent, Ashburton. BARBELL’S STEAM PATENT FAMILY WASHING MACHINES (AS ADVERTISED IN “ WEEKLY PRESS.”) ON SALE BY F. FEREIMAN, SOLE AGENT, ASHBURTON. THIS MACHINE IS THE MOST PERFECT AND GREATEST LABOR SAVING EVER BROUGHT BEFORE THE PUBLIC OF NEW ZEALAND. The advantage we 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 only immersed in the steam, which is certain to keep the linen in good color. No brushing, scrubbing, or any pain'ul hand rubbing is necessary, and the slightest effort is sufficient to turn the child ten years of ace being able to easily work it No Copper or Boffer required the whole process of washing beimr 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 blankets can be wa3 hed at the same time or four sheets ; ten shirts, or othe articles in proportion. Any special size can be made for Hospitals, Laundries, o Hot. -keeper-. 10795 , w. PATCHING, TENT, TARPAULIN, FLAG, AND BORSECLOTH MANUFACTURER. LARGE STOCK ALWAYS ON HAND OP TENTS OF ALL SIZES CALICO, DUCK, TWILL, AND CANVAS. Manilla Rope, Plough Lines, Fishing Lines, Clothes and Garden Lines. IRON AND WOODEN BLOCKS. Special attention is called to the well assorted STOCK 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 STREE Miss Hitchcock, FRUITERER A> D CONFECTIONER, Friedlander’s Buildings, Burnett street. Refreshment-* at all hours. Special attention given to DEESSMAKIN O. Lessons given in Painting and all kinds of Fancy Work. MATERIALS of all descriptions KEPT IN STOCK for same Feathers Cleaned, Dyed, and Curled. Gloves Cleaned, &c., on the premises. TERMS CASH. U c s7 JSt The Thoroughbred Horse Macilleathean WILL stand in Ashbuiton and trave the surrounding districts this season. He is a dark brown or black horse, stands 16 hands high, got by English Tim Whiffl r, out of Flying Scud. Tim Whiffler was by Van Galen, out of Sybil, by Ugly Buck, out of Sylph, by Titha-da puts, Van Galen being by Van Tromp, out of Little Casino, by Inheritor Flying Scud was a dark bay mare, bred in Victoria by Mr J. Harper in 1865, got by Fisherman, her dam being Jeanette by Little John, Whilhelmina by Romeo, Moss Rose by Emigrant, the Tr- er 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 Mm-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, 6s, payable on first service. EO. APPLETON, 9633 Proprietor, Ashburton- T, ASHBURTON. rjiOWLE'S PiiNNY rOY *L AND 1 STEEL PILLS FOR FEMALES quickly correct all irregularities, and relieve the distressing symptoms so pre valent with the sex. Boxes Is lid and Is 9d, of all Chemists and Patent Medicine Vendors. repared only by The Lincoln and Midland Counties Drug Co., Lincoln, England. Wholesale of all the Wholesale Bouses Beware of Imitations. WHITE, CAVGILL, & 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 l imaru, and John A. Cayoill, of Ash barton, have this day entered Into Partnership as Barristers and Solicitors, at Ashburton, under the style of “White, Oaygill and Co.” Mr J. W. White, will attend the sittings of the Courts at Ash burton. WHITE & CO.. JOHN A. OAYGILL. Money to lend in any sums on approved freehold security. Offices : Bullock’s Arcade 10*803 MAOPHEBtDN, SAMPSON, * CO., STOCK AND LAND SALESMEN, GRAIN MERCHANTS AND GEMKEAL, COMMISSION AGEnTS, WILL hold their regular WEEKLY SALE of a'l kinds of Stock, Produce, and Sundries, at the CENTRAL AUCTION MART every SATURDAY, at 12 o’clock sharp Special or Clearing Si .8 conducted when required. Properties let or sold, rents collected, books and accounts audited, transfers, mortgages, and leases prepared Loans negotiated on very easy terms. To Jet for a term of about 14 years, at a remarkably low rental, a splendid Cattle or Sheep Run of 42,000 acres, with plenty of water and good timber on the property. FOR SALE— Blacksmith’s Portable Forge 1 superior second hand Dogcart, almost new Quantity of well -made Hurdles Several Properties and Houses ca hand to let or for sale, 9593



r Ashburton WOOL SALES QUB JjIIBST g ALE BY RUCTION Will be held at oar GRAIN STORE, WEST STREET, Om FRIDAY, 26t1l NOVEMBER, When a Large Catalogue will be offered. FEIEDLANDEE BEOS. Not® ,—The ground floor will be cleared for the purpose, so that the Wool will be shown to advantage. F. JB, WOOLPACKS WOOLSACKS. rE offer Full-Sized WOOLPACKS AT 2 6 D. EACH FEIEDLANDEE BEOS. WOOL. WOOL. WOOL. Made on Clips of Wool PLACED IN OUR HANDS FOB SALE FEIEDLANDEE BEOS. u u A§HBURTO¥ WOOL SALES yyE BEG to intimate to oar Clients and Others interested that our FIEST WOOL SALE of m SEASON ASHBUETON DISTEICT Will be held in onr Stores on Friday, 26th November, 1866, When a Large and Varied Catalogue will be submitted to competition. Clients will oblige by forwarding par* ticulars as early as possible, so as to allow of catalogue being prepared. Wool. Wool. Wool. LIBEEAL CASE. ADVANCES AGAINST WOOL Consigned to us for Sale either it CHRISTCHURCH, ASHBURTON, AUSTRALIAN OR ENGLISH MARKETS^ H., Matson & Co£ ASHBTJ BTOH U 52