caoltal of £IOO,OOO. in 1000 shares of £ICO each. One-third of the shares are reserved for the colonies. It Is propose! to charter vessels, and only carry goods to the colonies. Shareholder wIH be entitled to divide the whole of the profits of the company after deduction of 6 per cent for the formation of a reserve. MrHemiker Heaton and Mr Randolph Want have formed a Company, called tho Pacific Cable Extension Company Tho business of the Company will consist in the ooDßlruotisn of a cable lino from Vancouver's Island, off the coast of British Columbia, to Brisbane. The capital of the Company is to b* £2,000,000. Among the Directors ;uv Sir W. Clarke, Sir Samuel Wilson, Messrs Jap. Correy, 0. M. Young, and H. G. Reid, M.P. October 23, Bi ton Macleay has delivered a lector© at St Petersburg on the island of New Guinea and its resources. He denounc?d the Germans on account of their alleged cruelty to the natives, and spoke in terms of eulogy of the humanity displayed to wards them, by the British Baron Macleay expressed a hope that the Russian Government would permit him to hoist the flag of the Empire over the settlement which he proposed to establish in New Guinea. Sir Graham Berry and Mr Boslsto yes terday had an interview with Sir Peter Couliffe Owen, during which tho last naoned stated that the surplus accruing from the Exhibition would suffice to defray all expenses in conn-c ion wnh iho storage of the colonial exhibits unt 1 J bus, when the Queen will open the proposed Jubilee Inatititute. Sir P, 0 Owen has written to the Prince of Wales declining an rff-r nhic was made to him of the S-oietaryship >f the new institute. Sir Julius Von H*as will e-ercise supervision over the affairs of the institute until June next, when each colony will be called upon to appoin a permanent curator. Her Majesty insists upon the South Kensington site being adopted for the the in-t tote. The London Chamber cf Commem has decided to establish a separate Im perial 0. mmeroia! Museum, to be con ducted on business lines end ceutra ly sita.tec’i It is oons ! d.*rel that the object of th( Russian G’vernment in deßp?..oh n.> wa; v. sseis to Var.r- is to int md -t'- tho Bul garian Reg. ncy by coercive h to induce It to concede the Kuasiau deman " for c mp’ete submission- Turkey las threatened the Regency that she intends to occupy Roumeli*.

SPORTING.

ASHBURTON RACING* CLUB’S SPRING MEETING.

The following satisfactory nominatioi s for the above meeting were received las' night by the Secretary of the Ashburton Racing Club, Mr C. C. Foots : Fibst Day. County Hurdle Race, of £0 so vs ; miie. Loch Naw Moody Mammcc Gunpowder Panic Charlie KahiKatea Marquis Jackal Minu e Wrangler Nero Camellia Welter Handicap, of 45 sovs ; 2 miles. Loch Naw Medea Tenakoe Panic Osman Jackal Zealot Salop Aroha 1 Ashburton Cup, of 120 sovs ; mile. J»ck Derwenter Quibble Tic Bit Ta'ebearer Ruby Rubina Puck Meteor* j Spade Guinea CopNiY Plate Handicap, of 40 sovs; 1$ mile. Jack Melville Mammoc Tenakoe Q ilbble Minnie Zealot Leeston Tasmania Marchioness Nell S?BING HANDICAP; of 50 sovs ; f mile. Jack Vanity Fair Quibble Tit Bit Talebearer Rubina Gaiety Meteor* Spade Guinea Marchioness Neil Second Day Handicap Hubdlb Race, of 50 sovs ; 2 miles. Loch Naw Moody Mammoo Irish King Rob Roy Marquis Albert Ar<<ba Racing Club Handicap, of 100 rove ; IJ mile. Jack F erwenter Vanity Fair ■: Q nibble Tit Talebearer Rnb^ Rubina Puck Meteoi® Spade Guinea Marchioness Neil Ladies’ Pubse, of 25 anvs. ; mile. Moody Mede Mammoo Quibble Gunpowder Osman Zealot Salop Nero j Lady Caledon Flying Handicap, of 40 sovs ; £ mile. Jack " Vanity Fair Tenakoe Quibble Tit Bit Talebearer Gaiety Meteor* Spade Guinea Jackal Marchioness Neil Tasmania * Mr M. Sherwin’s. Weights for the first day’s ever.tr are dne on Decen her 2nd, and acceptances on December 6th.

TRAINING NOTES,

Chbistcuukch, November 2,

The tracks were again in good order this morning and a large number of spectators were on the ground to witness work. Kelson and Waitiri did two miles in company, finishing fast, tha mare holding her own in a capital gallop Derringer did long slow work on the grass moving well. Tasman covered two and half miles in good style and satisfac tory time, the first round was sweated and required driving along St. Ives and St Swlthin were cantered on the tan and practised starting, bat neither of the Southern horses are in favor. Torrent and Disowned did a couple of m lea at at half pace moving strongly and polling all the way. Itepo and Alpine Rose were sweated on the plough, the Derby colt being the better mover Pr?ha did Jong ■low work on the tan and is improving. Chantilly and Fair Nell covered iwo m’les In fair form, and Ar'i’lery did useful three miles on the grass, moving wtl'. Moana was sweated and afterwards moved a trifla short. Loohiel did two miles In good style, and Formo spurted on tte grass, going very wel. Forester went two and a half miles at useful pace. Patricia”|appeared tojbave the best of Cre morne in a fast two miles.

LOWER HEATHOOTE R. 0. SPENIG MEETING.

Christchurch, November 1 This meeting took place to-day. Ee su’ts:—

Spring Handicap, of 74 sov ; 1J miles. Mr Sberwin’s Meteor, 7st 41b ... 1 Mt Hammond’s Maddona, 6st 51b ... 2 Mr Thompson’s Wairema, 7st 4’b ... 3 Five others ran. Time—lmin 17eec -In the Hntdle Race, of 55 eovs, 2 m las Mr Sleight Bolme’s Mammoc, 10 t 7iH, was first ; Mr W. Weston’s A oha, 10 t 101 b, second ; Mr Sprngs Gunpowder, 9 t third. Time— 4min 9*ec.

In the Flying Handicap, of 45 sovs Mr Sherwin’s Meteor, 7»t 9 b ('Deluding 7 b penalty), was first ; and T. Sherman's Master Agnes, Bst 51b, second ; Apropos, sst 101 b, was third.

OAMARU SPRING MEETING.

Oamaru, November 2.

The Oamaru Jockey Club Races com menced to—lay. The weather was showery. Results : Hurdle Race Trapper ... 1 Dunluco ... ... ... 2 Moody ... ••• ••• 3 A good race- Won by a engfh. Maiden Plate. Riccarton 1 Pan ine ... ... ... 2 Kosespur ... ... ... 3 Won easily.

HORSE MARKET.

Mr T. Bollock reports for the week ending Saturday, October 30. There was a moderate attendance o£ farmers and other settlers. 24 bores were entered for the day’s sale, a large proportion 0! which were of a light and inferior description, and for the few medium draughts entered biddings were extremely languid, in fact, it was difficult to effect sales. Only 9 out of the total day’s entry were sold as follows, viz:—Light harness horses of a fairly good stamp £9 10s to £ll 15s ; inferior, £3 15a to £5 ; hacks, £4 to £6 10s, according to description.

INQUEST ON CAPTAIN CAIN

Timaku, November 2

Mr Beswick, coroner, wi l hoid an in quest id -Captain Cain’s body at the courthouse here on Thursday at 11 o’clock. It is uada. st >od a good many witnesses will be csPed.

THE CABLE DISPUTE.

—, —«—. — Wellington, November 2

Mr Sutton, Postmaster-General of New South Wales, hv.a not gei by advertise ment in the Sidney pipers thi t until further in tice it will be necessary to pre pay ail telegraphic messages, press in clude!, h .nded ; n at Sydney for trans mission to New Z aland

WRECK OF A STEAMER

Wellington, November 2

The steamer Tui 55 ons. Captain Po< e, left Wa'tiugton wh»rf about midnight f .r Fusion having on boa'd the following Irving, Mi Scott, Mr J, L Cielland, and two others Abou one o’cl ck when the steamer wra off Pencarrow lighthouse she struck a reef, sinking in fine minutes, The passengers and crew suoeeded in getting ashore at the pilot station in two boats belonging to the steamer and were brought into town ut six this morning. Later. The Tui is valued at £35,000 and is uninsured Captain Pope sta ea ibrt the weather w’a very hszy at he tune and he wrs unable to see the light Ha is of opinion that tie bottom is 10. - n out of the vessel as she «ai geii g 10 knots when she struck and if such had not neen the case vtssei being built in comparnn.mts wou'd not have gone down. The Tui carried a crew of rixf The pas-euge B w th one exception, have lost everything. The wreck of the Tui is lying in Chaffers Passage in tho middle of the channel, and in a line between Barretts rotf and the moat seaward reef of Dorset point.

TO-DAY’S TELEGRAMS.

Supreme Court. Blenheim, November 2

At the Supreme Court Mr Jus,ice Richmond, insert ncing two lads, Barker and H.rdey, t) two years for horaesteaiicg and forgery, rem «rsed that he was not a bsllever in the rcfornr.t.Ty influenc-'a of police surveilhi’ ce, but as responsible people were wil t > take charge of the boys he wou’d fiport to Government on their case in which there wore technical diffiaultier in the way of adopting the Probation Act. School Inspectors. The Education Board passed a resolu lion approving of the suggestion of the Otago Board that In»pectcra be Inter, changed between districts Constant reference was made by members of the Board to the continued school troubles in Blenheim as shewing the need of a change of the system of inspection.

NOTES.

Whether because they spend most of their own time in that part of the colony, or whether for any other reason, or for no reason at all, the tact remains that Ministers—not of the present Government only, but of all Govern ments —seem to devote most of their attention to the North Island, and North Island affairs, and to think their duty is done when they have provided for its requirements. The latest, not, we fear the last, instance of this sort of thing is the t -Id Soldiers’ Commission. That Commission has been appointed to enquire into the claims to grants of land of men who have served in the Imperial or Colonial Forces in the Maori campaigns in New Zealand, and has been sitting in Auckland, New Plymouth, and other places North of Cook’s Strait. Not veiy far short of noo claims have already been investi gated, and in places which the Com mission has not visited we observe that it is notified in the papers that forms of claim may be obtained at the local police offices. But not only does there not seem to be any sign of the Com mission crossing to the South Island, but there has not been, so far as we have been able to ascertain, any such notification published in South Island papers, or any facility offered for the sending in of claims by old soldiers resident in this part of the colony. No doubt the greater part of those who have seen service are settled in Auckland and Taranaki, but there are still a good many who reside in the South Island, and who assuredly ought not to be placed at any disadvantage on that account. The matter is one which certainly requires attention, and if the Commissioners do not come South, the least that could be done is to give the old soldiers resident in this part of the colony full directions as to how, when, and where to prefer their claims, so that they may be considered and re ported upon by the Commission, together with those of their comrades resident in the northern portion of the colony. In reading the very interesting accounts in Home papers of the wonderful success achieved by the great French savant, M. Louis Pasteur, in the treatment of that most terrible of all diseases, hydrophobia, two reflections natuially suggest themselves to the colonial reader. These are : First, that the number of persons afflicted with this dire disease in European countries is startlingly large; and, second ; That it is matter for thankfulness that for some occult reason rabies, is unknown south of the line. That is to say, although in the Australian and New Zealand colonies, for instance, therqjare hordes of dogs of all known breeds.

and hordes of no breed at all, there h i never, so far as we are aware, been one authenticated instance of hydrophobia. But there would appear, from a para graph which we find in the Rangitikei Advocate, to be some reason to fear that immunity from this scourge is not always to continue. That journal in its issue of the 21st ult. wiites :—“What looks remarkably like a case of hydro phobia occurred in Marton yesterday. Mr David Kendrick had a valuable retriever, which was quiet as a pet lamb. Yesterday the dog started growling in a mysterious manner, and bis owner could not make out what was the matter. He gre.i and more savage, and then started on a wild rush round the garden, tearing at shrubs, flowers, and everything that came in his way. Foam gathered on his lips. He sprang open-mouthed at his owner. Mr Kendrick fortunately managed to elude the spring, and, grasping the infuriated animal by the collar, held him fast till an axe was procured, when the mad dog was promptly killed.” The foregoing is not conclusive evidence, it is true, as dogs sometimes suffer from toothache, and under the pangs of its torture develop symptoms resembling those here described; but it is not to be denied that the case looks unpleasantly like one of genuine hydrophobia. It is a pity that some experiments were not made with a view to diagnose the case scientifically, as we think might have been done by testing the saliva after the animal’s death, for if it were established that ihe supposed immunity from hydrophobia does not really exist, proper precautions would be taken to guard against it.

IHB ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 1886.



American Co.’a Hop Bitters has restored to Bibriety and health perfect wrecks from in temperance. Peruse all Harrow Eicape. * * * Rochester,, June 1. 1882. “Ten yesra ;>go I wm attacked with the most Intense and deathly pains in my ba-dc «nd - Kidneys. “Extending to the end of my t e> and to my brain ! “ Which made me delirious ! “ From agony ! ! 1 ! “ It took three men to hold me on my bed at times I “ The Doc ora tried in vain to relieve me, but to no purpose. Morphme and other opiates ! “ Had no effect ! “ After two months I was given up to die I ! ! ! “ When my wife heard a neighbor tell what Hop Ritters had done for h r, she at orci got and gave m-’s'one. The first dose eased my brain and seenvid to go hunting thr mg : my system for the pain. The second dose eased me so much that I slept two hours, something I had not done for two months. Before I had used five bottles, I was well and at work as hard as any man could, for over three weeks ; but I worked too hard for my strength, and taking a hard cold, I was taken with the most acute and painful rheumatism all through my system that was ever known. I called the doctors again, and after several weeks they left him a cripple on crutches for life, as they said. I met a friend and told him my case, and he said Hop Bitters had cured him and would cure me. I poohed at him, but he was so earnest I was induced to use them again. In less than four weeks, I threw away my crutches and went to work lightly and kept on using the bitters for five weeks, until I became as well as any man living, and have been so for six years since. I It lias also cnied 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- -'npervisor.



Pub*''c Nol'cca. : TIN WALD PRESBYTERIAN 'QHU It C H gAZ AAR. ' DECE AIDER 3rd & 4th. 1116 i ASHBURTON DRAMATIC SOCIETY. : rpHE Monthly Social of the above will I. he held in the Oddfellows’ Hull on THURSDAY EVENING NEXT, at 8 o’clock. ; By order of Committee, 1118 FOUND on Corwar, on October 30th, a BLACK ROUGH-COATED SHEEP DOG, Collar No. 482. Owner can have same by paying expenses. J. SPOONER, 11 5 for J. G. Waaon. ANTED KNOWN THAT MRS STRIBLING HAS REMOVED from old premises in Burnett street (next to the Arcade), to the PANAMA BOARDING-HOUSE, TANCRKO STREET (Lately occupied by Mr Lucas). 8*537 MR F. G. THOMAS, BURGEON - DENTIST, WILL VISIT ASHBURTON THURSDAY, the 4th INSTANT, And may be consulted at the Commercial Hotel. 11°3 LO L., "STAR OF ASHBURTON, No. 64. OpHE usual Monthly Meeting will be \ held on THURSDAY EVENING in the Orange Hall. By order. 11 15 S Ba OWN, W.M. __ Field Fean. 171 OR SALE—Prussian Blue, Partridge, ' and other varieties. GEO. JAMESON, 10886 Ashburton. STRAYED from my camp, Hinds township, on 30lh October, two light HOB- ES; one b'own (hobbled), and one white Information re same re warded. Last seen near Maronan. L. O. MATHIAS, 11 3 Surveyor, Hinds, PUBLIC NOTICE, THE MONTHLY SALE at the CHKRTSEY SALEYARDS will NOT BE HELD THIS MONTH. The NEXT SALE will be on the 13th DECEMBER. JAS. PATTERSON, 11*9 Sec. V. R. VTOTICF, is hereby given that the Clerk j of Court will be in attendance at the R. M. Court-house, South Rakaia, on THURSDAY, 4th instant, between the hours of 9.30 a.m., and 4 30 p m. By Order, J. R. COLTER, 11 6 Clerk of Court 1 TO LET, Lot 44, containing 10 acres 4 perches, part of Grove Farm Estate, corner of Graham’s road and Grove street. Also, Four-roomed House, with good cooking range, and 3 acres Laud, near the English Church, and now in the occupation of Mr W. H. Smith, named iate possession of the land can be given and the house in about six weeks. For particulars apply to T. BULLOCK. ASHBURTON GAS, COAL, AND COKE COMPANY, LIMITED. NOTICE is hereby given that the Ordinary General Meeting of the Shareholders in the above Company will be held at the offices of the Company, Arcade Chambers, Bui nett street, on THURSDAY, November 11th, at 3 o’clock in the afternoon. Business; To receive Report and Balance-Sheet for the year ending 30th September last. To elect two D rectors in place of Messrs Hugo Fried lander and F B. Blandish, who retire, but are eligible for re-election. To elect an Auditor or Auditors, * The following notice of motion has been received :—“ That in Clause 44 of the Articles of Association the words " seven in number ’’ be struck out, and the words “five in number ” be inserted in terms of Clause 54. An Extraordinary General Meeting will be held at 2 30 p.m. previous to the Ordinary Meeting on the above date to consider this motion The Transfer Books of the Company will be closed from the Ist November to the 13th inclusive. J. WARD, 11 13 Secretary. TO STAND THIS SEASON AT - ASHBURTON, And Travel the Surrounding Diatric s, The Thoroughbred Horse, ’ Kingfisher. For Pedigree see cards Terms—For one mare, £3 3s. A reduction will he made for three or more mares, the property of one owner. First class paddocks for mares at la per week. Groomage fee, ss, payable at first service. E, COOKSON, Proprietor, 9J735 Livery Stables, Ashburton. 1 Ashburton permanent ' BUILDING AND INVESTMENT ' SOCIETY. i Monthly subscriptions and other pay ments due will be received at the Society’s offices, Burnett street, from 9 a.m. to 5 pm, and from G to 7.30 pm., TO- • DaY. Deposits received at the highest cur rent rates of interest. TABLE Show f ng *he Scale of Repayments adopted I y this Society for a Loan of £IOO Upon first-class security. J, WARD, Directing Manager,



Ashburton WOOL SALES QUR JIIRST gALE BY RUCTION Will be held at our GRAIN STORE, WEST STREET, On or about the 19th NOVEMBER, When a Largo Catalogue will be offered. FEIEDLANDEE BEOS. Note — The ground floor will be cleared for the purpose, bo that the Wool will bo shown to advantage* F. B, WOOLSACKS. WOOLSACKS. offer Full Sized WOOLPACKS AT LOWEST CURRENT RATES. FEIEDLANDEE BEOS. WOOL. WOOL. WOOL. J^IBERAL y^ASH jyDVANCES Made on Clips of Wool CED IN OUR HANDS FOR SALE FEIEDLANEEE BEOS. n u



Tender;. WAKANUI ROAD DISTRICT. TENDERS are invited for the following works: No. 96.—Ploughing sides of roads in No. 3 Ward, about 20 miles No. 97. —Fitzgeralil’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 6th. FOOKS & SON, °10899 District Surveyor. SOUTH RAKAIA ROAD DISTRICT. TENDERS will be 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 c 914 Clerk to the Board. A notions. WEDNESDAY, 3rd NOVEMBER, 1886. Clearing Sale of Furniture Duncan & crawshaw have received instruc ions from Mr C. Hoos (in consequence of his leaving the diet-ici) to sell by public auction, Tancred street on date as above, the whole of his Furniture and effects, comprising Bedsteads and Bedding, Chests of Drawers, Dressing-tables, Wash stands, Toilet Set*, Sofa, Couch, Tables, Chairs Cheffiouier, Fenders and Fireirona, Eiey Chairs, and an immense quantity of Sundries. Sale to commence at 12.30 sharp, DUNCAN & CRAWSHAW, 10916 Auctioneers. FRIDAY, sth NOVEMBER. EXTENSIVE SALE OF Live Stock AND Farm Implements, AT THE ] TINWALD SALEYARDS, Commencing at 11 o’clock, MILES & CO. GEO. JAMESON, Agent, 11*10 Ashburton. PRELIMINARY NOTICE. To Farmers, Investors, & Others. ; MILES & CO. have received instructions from i MESSRS DUDLEY <fc NORTHEY ' To offer BY PUBLIC AUCTION, 1 During the month of 1 NOVEMBER NEXT, ; The whole of their , Valuable Estate, ; Known ns RIYERSDALE Containing. 2400 A 0 B E s 2400 And situate THREE MILES FROM THE TINWALD RAILWAY STATION, i On the South Bank of the Ashburton ] River. The Property will be divided into con- 1 venient sized ' FARMS OF gQ ACRES AND UPWARDS, AND 1 WILL BE SOLD ON EASY TERMS/ - Land. Land Land. 1 • MESSRS MILES & CO. are in- • stmcted by I. R. C. O. Graham, ! Era., to offer BY PUBLIC AUCTION, ' ON 1 SATURDAY. 27th NOVEMBER NFXT, At Mr George Jameson’s Store, ’ Ashburton, * 900 a urns s 900 of his Tiowald property, known sa ( Graham’s Farm, Fronting on Graham’s Road, along which a coach runs daily. The land is of good quality, and suitable I for all kinds of agricultural purposes, and has not been cropped for ten years. The farm is only one mile distant from j Tinwald Railway Station and three miles from Ashburton, and watered throughout with the County races and natural creeks. ’ ABOUT 400 ACRES ] BLOCKS OF 35 to 40 ACRES, I AND i 600 ACRES IN BLOCKS OF ABDVr 100 ACRES EACH, Flans are in course of preparation, and will be circnlated shortly. Sale will take place at 2 o’clock. 1 Terns of payment: 10 per cen\ cash, i 10 per cent in six months, 10 per cent, in twelve months ; the remainder may remain on mortgage at 7 per cent, interest. J. T. FORD, Auctioneer GEO. JAMESON, Ag t, Ashburton. £



Public Notices. BARBELL’S STEAM PATENT FAMILY WASHING MACHINES (AS ADVERTISED IN “ WEEKLY PRESS.”) ON SALE BY ¥. FERRIMAN, SOLE AGENT, ASHBURTON. THIS MACHINE IS THE MOST PERFECT AND GREATEST LABOR SAYING MACHINE 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 TEAR, AS THERE IS NO FRICTION j and attention is also called to the 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, scabbing, or any painul hand rubbing is necessary, and the slightest effort is sufficient to turn the handle—a child ten years of a.-e being able to easily work it No Copper or Boiler required, the whole process of washing bein-' done in Machine at same time. The Machine undoubtedly supplies the best means of disinfecting the clothes which come in contact with contagions dis ases, no germs of infection being able to survive ten minutes immersion in the steam. Two blankets oan be washed at the same time or four sheets ; ten shirts, or othe articles in proportion. Any special size can be made for Hospitals, Laundries, o Hote Ikeepera. 10799 w. PATCHING, TENT, TARPAULIN, FLAG, AND HORSECLOTH MANUFACTURER. A LARGE STOCK ALWAYS ON HAND OF TENTS OP ALL SIZES CALICO, DUCK, TWILL, AND CANVAS. Manilla Rope, Plotigh 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. 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. WESTGATE & B ATES, (From G. Elliott, Christchurch), FISHMONGERS AND POULTERERS oytster saloon, Tancred street, Ashburton. N.B.—We are now receiving daily Fresh Fish of the best qulity. 964 The Thoroughbred Horse Perkin Warbeck 11. HT/ILL Stand this season at Grove » V Park, Tlnwald. Pedigree He is by the celebrated horse Perkin Varbeck (imp), out of Miss Kate (imp). Ankln Warbeck was goi by Adventurer., am Bumble Kite, by Voltigeur—Sweet riar, by Rockwell—Eglantine by Flying lutchm-m—Azdia, by Oatton—Annot ■yle, by Ashton—Lamia, by Gohann . adventurer ly Newminster. dam Palma, y Emilias. Newminster by Touchstone, am Beeswing. Miss Kate was got by idventurer, her dam Sporting Life, by ’rime Minister —Candlewick, etc , etc. An examination of his pedigree wfil how that be possesses a double vein of he famous Adventurer blood, and is one f the very best bred animals In the onthern Hemisphere. Terms : Three guineas, due on Ist anuary, 1887. Oroomage free, ss, pay ble at first service. For further par loulars apply 676 EDWARD GATES. 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 Uglj 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. Whilhelraina by Romeo, Moss Rose by Emigrant, the Driver mare (For extended pedigree see English and Australian stud R 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 Mu-kefs 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 he made for two or more mar»s from one owner. Oroomage fee, ss, payable on first service GEO APPLETON, 9633 Proprietor, Ashburton. TO STAND THIS SEASON AT NETHERBYFARM. 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 Thoroughbred Stallion Rouser, By Messenger, out of Kate O’Shane, Will stand at Netherby Farm, and travel he districts of Ashburton, Methven, Mount Somers, and Alford Forest Terms: £3 10 ; guarantees, £5 6a. Season, Ist January, 1887. Guarantees, Ist July, 1887. ~ HARKEY, 9635 Propnetr* WILDING AND LEWIS, gARRISTERS AND gOIICITOES. F. W ill) IN G, Notary .Public. Offices: Next " Mail ” Office, Burnett at., Ashburton. Mr Wilding will attend the sittings of the Ashburton Courts on Tuesday and Fridays, and may be consulted personally on these days. The firm is now represented in Ash burton by Mr Clayton, an English olicitor of considerable experience, who ill be in daily attendance at the office o receive instructions and confer with Rents. *IOBO9 rpO STAND THIS SEASON. Tam O’Shanter, By Messenger—Banshee, Will Travel the Districts of WATERTON, WHEATSTONE, FLEM INGTON, WILLOWBY AND LONQBEAOH. Fee : £3 3s. Draught Stallion, Spring Bank, By Y ting 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 GRIGG, 10°794 Proprietor Ashburton A. & P. Association Show. ASHBURTON TO THE FRONT. Grand Show OP JJ-ANUfAOTUBED TWEEDS, TARTANS BLANKETS, FLANNELS FINGERING WOOLS SHIRTINGS, DRESS TWEEDS COLORED FLANNELS NAVY SERGES CRICKETING FLANNELS, &o. Aik the above Goods have been PURCHASED BY ANDREW ORR And will be offered for sale immediately after the Christchurch Show (where they will be exhibited). These Goods are admitted to be superior to anything of the kind erer offered a - Ashburton, both for style, finish, and quality. Orders for suits should be given at once to secure the best patterns. ANDREW ORB



A. Harrison. : Alfred Harrison, AUCTIONEER, STOCK AND E3TA3CO AGENT AND V ALU AT OK. * ATURDAY SALE at 12 o’clock abaft —Horses, Cattle, Pigs, Produce * - and Merchandise. r ‘ 4 gent Norwich Union Fire XofittMS Company. FOR SALE— Piano, by Bord, nearly new. Chsqjft 1 Spring Cart, with seat, naariy 1 Spring Cart, suitable to bntthsV**#'’ baker. Good order. Spring Cart—Cheap 1 Dray and Frame 1 Stripper 1 Sulky Plough, by Deere and Go 1 Chaffcutter, by Bentall 1 Mangle for household use, very strong and in good order 1 Horsepower and Intermediate ALFRED HARRISON T. Bullock. TO LET.—A Five-roomed House, centrally situated in Tancred street. T. BOLLOCK. FOR SALE, or TO LET,—Six-roosud House fronting the Town Belt east, the property of MrR. W. Clayton. . is he is leaving for the North Islsnd t lbis will be sold at a low price. It Is fill situated, being a high, dry, and healthy position. If not told wQI be letStahnr rental to a food tenant Apply to ' T. BOLLOCK. > | O LET, Four-roomed Hoose, with >' half acre Land, fronting Beach road, and near the Presbyterian Manse. Apply to T. BULLOCK. SALE—Donble Seated America* r Waggon. 181 * T. BULLOCK. IX* LET—Cntnmodlona Grain Stow West street. J. BULLOCK. T> LET, HOUSE la Moore Bo originally owned by Mr Seal}, next to Mr Orr’s property. Apply to FOR SALE or TO LET, Mr Winser’s Property, corner of Cox and Qmb streets. For particulars apply to T. BULLOCK. TO LET, 40 Acres, with Buildings thereon, near the Racecourse, lately in occupation of Mr J. C. Dolman. Apply to T. BULLOCK. ST"OB SALE—Lot 10. fronting on the I Alford Forest Road, with cottage, stable, washhouse, cellar, &o. Also, three sections adjoining, on which u erected a five-roomed honse on concrete foundations, store, &c. These properties will be sold on very liberal terms Apply to T. BULLOCK. 110 LET—At a low rental, Centre Bakery, together with »hop end dwelling bouse. Apply to T. PEAS —For Sale a few bags, hand threshed ; suitable for seed, T. BULLOCK. 'p 1 LEI, a three-roomed Cottage el L Trev orton. Bent, 3s fid per week. Apply to T. BULLOCK. 0 LET—2 Cottages in Grey Street, r kown as Contta’ block; BentstSf per week. T. BULLOCK, FOB SALE—Two sets of three leavtd harrows, by “ Howard.” T. BULLOCK. 008 SALE Lot 25, fronting the it? North Town Belt, Price, £l9 Liberal terms if required. Apply to T. BULLOCK TO PAINTERS. TO LET at a low rental, Shop end Dwelliughonse in Moore Street, lately iu occupation of Mr Lucas. T. BULLOCK Town Sections FOR SALE. 711, Wakanni road and Wills stree -708, Wills street 659, Saveli, ck street 745, t'eter street 746, do 822, Cox street 818, Aitken street 842, corner Gass and Altken streets 3240, corner William and Kermode stvet 248, Kermode street 248 do 249 do £33, Moore street 1059, corner Peter and Walker streets 1030, adjoining 49, Kermode street 53 do 64 do 230, Havelock street, with bnilding 231, Havelock street - ; 1781, Peter street, with buildings 1009 do do 158, Wills street 539, (part), Peter street H 0, Moore street, with building: 1538, Peter street 1050, corner Peter and Walker streets 808, Oox street, with bnilding 813, Aitlren street 8 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 535, Peter street, with Bnilding 791, Oox street 1006, Peter street 1007, do 543, Cox street, with bnilding' 7112, West street (leasehold) 521, corner Wilts and Gass streets 236, Cameron street 1010, (forner Grigg and Peter streets 1011, corner Walker and Cox streets 1012, Cox street 1013 do 1186 Cameron street 860, Grey street 527, Peter street 041, Wills strctA 177 (part), Burnett street 318, Havelock street 310, corner Havelock street 311, adjoining 305, Barnett street 736, Wills street 732, do 47, Bnrnetc street, with buildings RB. Moore street west 119, do For particulars, prices, etc, to T homas B ullock ARCADE ASHBURTON