TRAINING NOTES.

Christchfr h, November 1. There was a heavy shower last night but the tracks are in cap Mal order this morning. Nelson was sent three ranks and a half at good half speed and pulled up sound. Galatea went a mile and a half at three-quarter pace, movi g fairly well. Creeduiity did afive furlong spin alone on the grass. Rspose and Silver mark covered the same distanca at top, Goodman’s colt being in first. Russley was sent three miles, the half steady, the r at fast Derringer went once round the tan at half uni complet d another circuit rn the same track in 2c l in 4Jeco Kimberley and Bronte did half a-mile at nearly top in company, the halt brother of Nelson having all his own w*y. Both moved very well. 1 eon did s' rung work, pirt in comptny with the Albany-Mknon fillv. Tasman, with tweateis on, did a capita l , gallop, liken a'ong first by Rubina, th< n by Hermitage, .. Rubina galloped very strongly, Hermitage was unable to make the pace for the old horse. Cremorce and Pasha were twice ronnd the tan to gether Crcmo-ne led Pasha all the w»y, the latter moved in a very laborred. style. Sierra twice round at a good paca. Pe'er Osbeck did two ai d a-half mile at three quarter epaed. Forester went twice round galloping unkindly. M.rioo did two-and-half miles at a good running very strong. It?po and Alpine Rose, after a slow canter on the tan, stripped and did two rounds at top, the De»by colt g ing the better of ihe two Deceiver did long slow work, partly with Rob Roy. Talebearer was sweated Sextant uii a five furlong spirt alone hr. did not please his friends. Ike and Vina grette went twice round at a good three quarter pace. Artillery, with G. Williams j np, got once round the tan tn 2min Bee, Tit Bit accompany in s. St Swithin and Stives slow work. Ruby and Patrician ' covered one mile and a half fast, t e 1 latter holding his own all the wiy I Chantilly, Moana and Fair Neil went once round the cooiss proper Chan tilly apparently having the bait of the. finish. The round was done in two minutes five seconds. Rocket did half pace work on the tan Feme ha.f a mile on the grass at t<*p, Longw-ust and Fag once round the tin steadily Eu fillada and Fngi g ment cantered. Ki> g *sk, Irish King and Tres Sec did us ful work. Loohiel, Disowned and Torrent did not appear before breakfast.

THE LATE CAPTAIN CAIN.

The authorities are still prosecuting enquiries re Capta’n Caiu’s death, and should the result of these ■warrant it, an Information will be laid I 1 Is understood that a Coroner's ir quest wi'l be held on the remains with a view of ascertaining, by whom, and <n what manner, Captain Ca : n came by bis death.

CABLE RATE.

Wellington, October 30

The following la the cable from the chairman of the Eastern Fx onsion On ra . pany to Sir J. Vogel-“ October 27—1 have your telegram that your Gi varmnent have declined arbitration, not wi hstsn 1 - ing their having obtained tha sancbo-i <>f Parliament for the extension cf the sa - sidy for 5 years. The Gorr.p'my have no alternative bnt to raise tariff for inter colonial telegrams passing over N<w Zealand cab e to ten shillings p-r ten words from the Ist N- vember in order to recoup the loss of r he subsidy. I stated the whole care before tlu sh*re ho ders at the half-yearly meeting o- lav. They unanimously approved of tie de cision to rai-;e tha t-rff.” At a meet'ng of the Cabinet to day tha question whs considered and the Government las decid’d to impose a terminal charge on inward messages of four shillings for ten words and fivepecce for every additinal word. It is txp-cted thit th s charge will cover the increase on the messages, fir Julius Vogel says : —“ We shall collect the samt am unt as at present and trnst to the increase of rates on Inward messages which the Company will have to collect and ba accountable to ns for, to recoup the additional amount for which we shall h ave to be accountable to the Company. Wellington, November 1

The following ia the cablegram sent by Sir J. Vogel to the chairman of the Eastern Extecalon Telegraph Company—October 30.—1 n reply to your telegram, when you were offered trrms authorised by Parliament you refused to accept them. I now pro test against the increase of rates without notice from the International, -> Office. Meanwhile I give you notice if you raisa the rates on Monday that we will require a terminal charge of four shillings for 10 words and fivepence each word additional on all inward intercolonial messages.

The Superintendent of the Cable Com pany at Wakapnaka telegraphist;—The Cable Company has determined to enforce the rew tariff. The terminal charge which New Zealand threatens to impose on all received intercolonial messages »ill be collected from the senders cf such messe^tc

TO-DAY’S TELEGRAMS.

+. A Den of Iniquity. Auckland. November 1 The police about 2 o’clock yesterday morning made a descent upon a house on the New North Koad, when a shocking State of immorality was disclosed. A number of young men were on the premises along with girls, aged from 14 to 16 years, who appeared at the Police Court 10-day. The two eldest girls were sen tenced to three months’ imprisonment, the younger girl to one month, and the other discharged as it was her first offence. Only £2OO. New Plymouth November 1. The damage by fire yesterday in the mixing house at the harbor works is estimated at not more than £2OO. Supreme Court. Wellington, November 1. At the Supreme Court this morning, William K. hiarsden, who wss convicted at last sittings of the Court and remanded in order to allow the Probation Officer to make a report, was brought up. Tne report was unfavorable, and the chief Justice sentenced him to twelve mo> tha Marriage Act. The Government intend to ask the Government to proclaim the Marriage Act of 1880 applicable to the native iace- At present Clause 2 specially excludes Maoris from the provision of the Act. ’Frisco Mail. The Alameda, with the English mails of 7th October, left ’Frisco for Auckland on the 24th October, one day late. The Maripcsa, with the colonial mails of 12th October, arrived at ’Frisco from Auckland on the 30th October, two days in advance of time-table date. The Mawhera. Gskymouth, November 1. The Mswhera’a position has not altered since she went ashore, ex-rept that she lies at a greater angle to the sea. All the cargo waa lauded in go.d condition early on Saturday afternoon. Efforts are to be madebyth-j underwriters’ represouta tive to launch her. The w eather is very fine. Attempted Suicde- Oajuec, N ovem v er 1. A man Lamed John Atcher’y, engaged at Eedcastle, made a deliberate attempt to commit suicide by cutting his throat with a razor yesterday. He is ia a critical state and Is to be removed to the hospita’.

THE EASTERN CRISIS.

[ueptek’s telegrams—copyright. Sofia October 29. The followers of Zankoff, one of the authors of the arrest and deposition of Prince Alexander are endeavoring to overthrow the Government of Stambou loff. It was in consequence of this movement that this city and the town of Varna were declared in a state of siege. General Kaulbars has renewed his complaints as to the manner in which the Bulgarians who favor Russian views are being maltreated or coerced by supporters of the regency. The Russian agent lays much emphasis on the gravity of the situation in Bulgaria. i-T Petersburg October 30 The despatch of the Russian war vessels to Varna was for the- purpose of demanding the release of all persons implicated in the arrest and deposition of Prince Alexander. It is generally be lieved that this foreshadows the Russian occupation of and entry into Bulgaria. Sofia, Oc ober 30 General Kaulbars has presented an ultimatum to the Government com plaining of the treatment of the Rus sian subjects in Bulgatia and of the general terrorism which prevails in the country. The Ultimatum declares if a sufficient answer be not returned within three days the Russian, agent will leave Bulgaria taking with him the consular staff and that the Regency will be held responsible for the consequences. In reply the Government has requested Beneral Kaulbars to supply them with he names of the Russian subjects who lave been molested.

TELEGRAPHIC NEWS.

BRITISH aNo FOREIGN [REUTER's TELEGRAMS —COPYRIGHT ] LONDON MARKETS. London, Oct >b( r 28. The weekly returns of the Bank of England show the proportion of reserve to liabilities to be 41 per cent., or 1 per cent higher than last week. The total reserve in notes and bullion amounts to being an in crease for the week of Consols, ioofi ; Five per cent. New Zealand 10-40 Loan, a half per cent. 5-30 Loan percent. Inscribed Stock, 97. Sydney copra has fallen to £l2 ios per ton. Australian leather to per lb. Colonial breadstuffs remain unchanged. London, Urt >ber 29. It is announced that the November series of Colonial wool auctions closes on November 23rd. REVOLT IN AFGHANISTAN. Calooita, October 30. News has been received from Afghanistan that the tribes of Ghibzais and Hazard), discontented with the excessive taxation recently levied in these provinces, have revolted at Ghuznee where they attacked and dis persed the Afghan regiment which was escorting treasure to Cabul. BURMESE RUBY MINES. Rangoon, October 30. An expedition has started from Mandalay for the purpose of securing the ruby mines in North Burmah. AUSTRALIAN. [REUTER’S TELEGRAM;* - COPYRIGHT. 1 AUSTRALAIN GRAIN MARKETS. Sydney. October 30. New Zealand wheat, 4s id; New Zealand oats, 23 6d; maize, per 561 b, 3 s ld - Adelaide, October 30. Wheat is selling at from 5s to 5s id ; flour, town brands, ,£ll 5s to j£it 15s per ton, and country brands 12s 6d to -£io 15s.

THE WAIKATO SAURIAN.

A STARTLING ADVENTURE

The Hamilton correspondent of the Neiv Zealand Herald writes Judge Qiilies and Mr Percy Smith have hoih testified to the fact of having received accounts from Maoris ia every way worthy of credence of these monsters having been seen by them In different parts’ of ihe North Island at rare intervals during the past twenty years or more, and within the last few days the following interesting adventure with an animal of Ihe crocodile sp cles has been placed at the disposal of the writer by a gentleman w'rose experience and varacity are too we t known to be doubted. Mr James Kenshaw, who writes from Camp Hangarus, near Waotu, on October 4 : My informant, after severely criticising the course taken by a portion of the Press in attempting to cast doubt and ridicule on the story of the Cistleton boys and others, goes on to say :—“ Now, sir, in proof of the existence of some amphibious monster of the alligator or crocodile species In this country, I send yon the following account of »n alventure which befell myself and an old friend, whose name 1 am not at liberty to men tion, at the junction rf the Avatito and Parikau creeks, near Napier, some years ago:—We left our hut about midday, in tending to camp at Nakarou, the jon-tion of the two creeks mentionel. We retched , the edge of the bush shortly before sui- tethered ■ ur horses, and proceeded In the direction of Nakarau, onr proposed ermping ground. The bush ran along the bank of the Parikau Creek We had nearly leachoi our destination, when the doss (tn had three, regular old veter-iu whose skins bore the marks of ‘-.mi y a bard-fought bat le with the lords of the porcine herds ; wild pigs were numornus at that time in that dtetn’c) gave tongue, and st-.rted in pursuit of an old loar, which iu a short time they brought to bay at Naka au. After a smart run, we arrived breathhss cn the scene, and just at that ra-meut the bo r nine), and plunged into the Pi.rikau Creek, intend ing, no doubt, to cross over to the other side , but the do_s were too quick for him fur > e scarcely reached the sorf-ica of the w-ter agahi wlun they were on top of him We jumf ed down to the water’s edge, and, after soma difficulty, succeeded in getting hold of his tvl and ihen h>s hind leg, and dragged him ashore, with a dog hang'ng on to eic’i oar. With a sheath knife we gave him the coup de grace, aid, as the blood welled from iho wound, it trickled slowly in f o the water. We were just re c iveriug our wind, and the dogs v.ere pantinebsside us, when we were startled by hearing a tremendous spl'-shing in the creek a few yards below the spot on whi li we stood. ‘ What the deuce is that? 1 ejaculated B h, peering in the direc tum'f the sound. I wast >o much startled for the moment to answer, and we both stood gazing at the object, which we could now see rapidly approaching. ‘ It must bs the father of all eels,’ said J. ‘ Eels be hanged !’ cried B h ; * why, It’s as big as a bullock,’ The creature came straight towards us. The dogs were by this time l

growling In ohcrna, but I non'ced that eveiy hair on their bodies seeruel to be s'anning on end, and, as the strange mon ster neared the shore, they scrambled up to the top c f the bulk, and we ve y quick‘y followed their example, f-rn'ir mysterous visitor had now nearly reached the spot where the dead pig lay alongside the water. As it was nearly dark, we could not sse enough to m iko oir very distinctly v. hat kind rf animal it was ; but we con d 800 that it had a long-, fl«t head and two forefeet, or paws, I cuuiot s«y which Fearing > n attack, we did not wait for it to got right out of the water We tin d to set the d-gs on to it, hnt f oy wr-uld have nothing to do with it, so we be»t a retreat Finding, however, that we were not purou-d, wee mo to a halt, and final y do'ermined lo have*anolher look at it Creeping cmtlously hack towards the creek, wo could hoar it c.unohing Rod devouring the carcase of the pig below the bank. When we got to the edge cf the bank, we both prepared for a run, and, as it was by this time quite dark, B struck a match. Wo just got one glance at the creature, but that was quite enough; for the light saemed to attract the hideous brute’s attention, and it raised Its heat, and we saw two great glar 'd ; eyes like hoi s of fire, and a groat gaping mouth, with rows of saw-'ike leo'h. It is needless to say (hat we did net stop to investina'e further. In fact, I must (wu we were fairly te-rifled, and ran straight for tie edge of (he bush, which we reached after many falls in the dark, caught our horses, saddled up, and made for home. losing the hut next morning, armed with rifl-a and ammunition, ami talcing (ho do:s with us, we returned to the scene of our itirtling a J venture, On reaching the spot we f .und that the boar’s carc-ss hid been Irsgged in'o the w ter. As the sand was cose, the tracks were not clear enough o enable ns to b rm any id la of the shape if its feat or paws ; but, as the p u we tilled must have weighed between loOlbs md 2001bs, I'leave you to imagine the itrength and size o : the monster After alking the matter over, B and myself lame to the conclusion th t, unless we lould kill the brute si as ti prove our itatemant, we should say nothing about »nr strange experience, for wa fel that 10 one should believe us, and wa did not iara to be laughed at; and, t sough »e pften hunted for the creature afterwards, re never found the slightest trace of is ilany years have elapsed s : nce we met pith that strange and startling adventure, nd I had almost fo-g utan it when your ocount of the saurian reptile seen near i lamilton readied the whole thing to my * lemory, and after CJtnpiring notes wiih ay old friend B h, I determined to and you this statement, which you are at iberty to nsa in any way you choose In occlusion, 1 would suggest that no eff >rts ' e spared to effect the capture of the 1 eptile seen near Hamilton, and so silence or ever the thallow-pa'ed sceptics who 3off and sneer at things they cannot nderstsnd ”

SAVED BIT A TATTOO MARK.

Washington Post. Rev Thomas Needham, tbe Baptist evangelist, whose religious work in the city is now exciting considerable attention among the Baptists, has had, recording to his own story, a very remarkab'e and interesting history When he was but 10 years of age he went to sea on board »u English vessel bound for South America, The captain was a ve-y brutal man and often ill treated the lad, and the sailors, not slow to imUatithe example of their superior, also made the boy an ob eel of all manner of potty abase. One of the seamen, just before the a-tivai of the vessel at her destination, to k yonng Needham, and tying him to a mast pro ceeded to tattoo the boy's arms and a por tion of his body, the crew regarding ilia matter in the light of a j die Arriving at South America Needham, was placed on shore and desevtrd in the midst of a in wl ing wilderness. Left to roam at will in the mid t of dangers, it was not long be fore the boy was captured by a band of Patagonia Indians, a tribe which, accord ing- to the reverend i/ontl''imn’s statement, had a custom of serving up human fl;sh at state dinners. This would certainly have been his fste had not the Indians, on removing his clothes, discovoted the picture on his arm One of the figures was a cross. This emblem of the Christian religion-for these rude savages had, on one or two decisions, become intimately acquainted with missionaries—so touched their savage hearts that they instantly determined to spare his life. The scene most have been Vrfry Impressive for Mr Needham stiles that be saw tears coursing down the cheeks of his captors. After that the lad was taken care of by the Pa’agoniana—such good care, in fact, that for nine years, although his efforts we e ceaseless, he was uuable to escape from them “ They re garded me,” he says, “ as a god,” though perhaps they valued him as a work of arc. At any rate his sojourn among them was of long duration, and when, ha was finally able to return to civilisation It was as a man ready to serve his Creator for the protection afforded him amid such peril. '

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, MONDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 1886



yarrow Escape. * * * Kochksxeu, June 1, 1882. “ Ten years ago I was attacked with the moat Intense and deathly pains In my back and — Kidneys. “Extending to the end of my t ea and to my brain ! “ Which made me delirious ! “ From agony ! ! ! ! “ It took three men to hold me on my bed at times 1 “ The Doctors tried in vain to relieve me, but to no purpose. Morphine and other opiates I “ H id no effect ! “ Af er two months I was given up to die ! ! ! ! “ When my wife heard a neighbor tell what Hop Bitters had done for her, she at ones got and gave mo some. The first dose eased my brain and seemed to go hunting through mv system for the pa ; n. 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 be 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 bitiers for five weeks, until I became as well as any man living, and have been so for six years since. It has aleo cuied 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 i? 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 111! “ Can be made the picture of health “ with a few bottles cf Hop Bitters ! “ Will you let them suffer ! ! ! P



Prosecute the Swinillers ! If when you call for American Hop Bitters {see green twig of Uoj>s on the white label and Dr Soule’s name blown in the bottle), the vendor hands oht anything but American Hop Bitters refuse it and shun the vendor as you would a viper; and if he has taken your money for anything else indict him for the fraud and aue'him for damages for the swindle, and we will pay you liberally for the convic tion,



Public Notices- ST. STEPHEN’S SUNDAY SCHOOLS LIBHAiIY LECTURE. El H) last of the above aeries of Lec’urei will be given in St Stephen’s School room on TUESDAY evening next, the 2nd November, at 5 p m. Subject—Life in Central Arabia, with map. Admission—adults la children 61 10 931 SOUTH CANTERBURY REFRIGERA TING COMPANY, LIMITED. TO SHAREHOLDERS OR NON SHAREHOLDERS. SPACE in the s.s. AUAWA, sailing early DECEMBER, ia now avai'able. Apply to GEO. F. CLULEE, Secretary. Tiinaru, 29th October, 1886, 11 1 STRAYED from my camp, Hinds township, on 30th October, two light HORDES; one brown (hobbled), and one white Information re same re warded. Last seen near Maronan. L. 0. MATHIAS, 11 3 Surveyor, Hinds. MR F. G. THOMAS, gUBQBON - DENTIST, WILL VISIT ASHBURTON UN THURSDAY, the 4th INSTANT, And may be consulted at the Commercial Hotel. 11°3 IHE ASHBURTON WOOLLEN MANU FACTORING CO., LIMITED. r JIHE Sec nd Annual General Meeting 1. of Shareholders will he held at the Arcade Chambers, Burnett street, o WEDNESDAY, November 17th, 1886, at ! p m. Be# ness : To receive Directors’ Report and Balance-Sheet. To eleet two L'irectors in the place of Messrs II Friedlander and 0 J. Harper, both of whom are eligible for re-election. To elect Auditors, and also to consider the following resolution of which notice has been given : ‘■That Clause 53 of the Articles of Association be cancelled, nnd the follow ng substituted, viz., That the number of directors shall be seven.” ALFRED BUNTING, Secretary. Forms of Proxy must be lodged at the Company’s Office not less than 72 hours •rior to the meeting 11 4 4 SHBUETON PERMANENT BUILDING and INVESTMENT SOCIETY. Monthly subscriptions and other pay aents due will be received at the Society’s dices, Barnett street, from 9 a.m. to 5 im , and from 6 to 7.30 p m., TO IORROW. Deposi's received at the highest cur ent rates of interest. TABLE Ihowing the Scale of Repayments adopted by this Society for a Loan of £IOO upon first-class security. J. WARD, Directing Manager. NEW ZEALAND RAILWAYS FARES—AGRICULTURAL SHOW AI D RAGES, AT IHRISTCHURCH, NOV. Bth & 12th RETURN TICKETS to Christchurch will bo issued at ’ukeuri, Culverden, and intermediate tations from the sth to 12th November, vnilable for return up to and including 2nd November. PRINCE OF WALES’ BIRTHDAY. SATURDAY RETURN TICKETS will e issued from any station to any station n 6th, Bth, and 9th November, available or return •up to and including 15th lovember (ex ept return tickets to Ihristchurch, which are available to 22nd lovember). I°2 By order. Mm rO STAND THIS SEASON AT ASHBURTON, And Travel the Surrounding Districts, The Thoroughbred Horse, Kingfisher. For Pedigree see cards Terms —For one mare, £3 3s. A eduction will be made for three or more □ares, the property of one owner. First class paddocks for mares at Is per reek. Groomage fee, ss, payable at first ervico. E, COOKSON, Proprietor, 1+736 Livery Stables, Ashburton. WE have some very desirable Farms on our bo' ks FOR Sa LE privately, dany of them can be highly recom nended as first-class investments We lave also a list of Ashburton Town Sections, with and without Buildings, for sle. Apply H. MATSON & CO., 0+926 Ashburton. A^HBURTO^ WOOL SALES w E beg to intimate to our clients and others interested that the First Wool Sale Of the Season for the ASHBURTON DISTRICT Will be hold in our Stores on ? riday, 19th November, 1856, Vhcn a Large and Varied Catalogue will be submitted to competition. H. MATSON & CO., ASHBURTON. 10|925



* f aa ji. Jkm 5 v v jui ava Tenders. S WAKANUI ROAD DISTRICT. TENDERS aro invited for the following works : '■ No. 96. —Ploughing sides of roads in 10 No. 3 Ward, about 20 miles. No. 97. Fitzgerald’s Road—metalling 0 about 80 chains Particulars can be seen at the Board’s C ffice, where Tenders will be received till 1 10.30 a.m. on SATURDAY, November ' 6th. POORS & SON, °10899 District Surveyor. ASHBURTON COUNTY COUNCIL. fjpENDERS ate invited for— -I.—Taylor’s Creek Improvements In 8 contracts 2.—Ploughing strip? rotfnd Plantations. Plans and specifications to be seen at I Council office, and Tenders addressed to ' the Chairman to be Sent in not later than 3 11 o’clock am. FRIDAY, sth November, t 1886. I By order. WILLIAM BAXTER, **lo9oß County Engineer. SOUTH RAKAIA ROAD DISTRICT, TENDERS will bo received up to noon on THURSDAY, 4th day of November next, for the following works : Metalling 165 Chains Mainwaring Road. Fencing Gravel Reserves. Making Open Crossing on Great South Road. Repairing Open Crossing, Specifications can be 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 t > the Board, A notions. ASHBURTON SALEYARDS. TUESDAY. 2nd NOVUMBER, 1886. SPECIAL ENTRY. 2000 H hoggbts D 2000 A really grand line. MILES & CO. GEO. JAMESON, 10 Agent. WEDNESDAY, 3rd NOVEMBER, 1886. Clearing Sale of Furniture Duncan & crawshaw have received instructions from Mr C. Hoos (in consequent- of his leaving the distdet) to sell by public auction, Tancred street on date ns above, the whole of his Furniture and effects, comprising Bedsteads and Bedding, Chests of Drawers, Dressing-tables, Wash stands, Toilet Sets, So'n, Couch, Tabh s, Chairs Cheffionier, Fenders and Fireirons. Easy Chairs, and an immense quantity of Sundries. Sale to commence at 12 30 sharp. DUNCAN & CRAWSHVW, 10916 Auctioneer). PRELIMINARY NOTICE To Farmers, Investors, & Others. MILES & CO. have received instructions from MESSRS DUDLEY & NORTHEY To offer BY PUBLIC AUCTION, During the month of NOVEMBER NEXT, The whole of their Valuable Estate, Known as RIYEKSDALE Containing. 2400 A 0 B E 8 2400 And situate THREE MILES FROM THE TIN WALD RAILWAY STATION, On the South Bank of the Ashburton River. The Property will be divided into con venient sized FARMS OF 5Q ACRES AND UPWARDS, AND WILL BE SOLD ON EASY TERMS. Land. Land, Land. MESSRS MILES & CO. are in structed by I. R. C. C. Graham, Eeq., to offer BY PUBLIC AUCTION, ' ON I SATURDAY, 27th NOVEMBER NEXT, At Mr George Jameson’s Store, Ashburton, < 900 AOBES 900 of his Tinwald property, known as Graham’s Farm, Fronting or? Graham’s Road, along which a coach runs daily. The land is of good quality, and snitable 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 Aehburt' n, and watered throughout with the County races and natural creeks. ’ ABOUT 400 ACRES } BLOCKS OF 35 to 40 ACRES, - AND t 500 ACRES IN BLOCKS OF -'BOVr 100 ACRES EACH, Plans are in course of preparation, and will bo circulated shortlj T . Sale will take place at 2 o’clock. 1 Terns of payment :10 per con 1 . cash, J. 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, Auctioneei GEO. JAMESON, &g t, Ashburton. S



Public Notices. ' BARBELL’S STEAM PATENT FAMILY WASHING MACHINES (AB ADVERTISEU IN “ WEEKLY PRESS.”) ON SALE BY V. FEE RIM AN, SOLE AGENT, ASHBURTON. THIS MA(HI!kE IS THE MOST PERFECT AND GREATEST LABOR SAVING MACHINE EVER BROUGHT BEFORE THE PUBLIC OF HEW ZEALAND. The advantage we claim for this Machine is, THAT THE CLOTHES SUSTAIN NO DAMAGE BY WEAR OR TEAR, AS THERE IS NO FRICTION ; and attention is 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, scrubbing, or any painful hand rubbing is n-. jessary, and the sligh'est effort is sufficient to tnrn the handle—a child ten years of age being able to easily work it No Copper or Boiler required, the whole process of washing heinv 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 steam. Two blankets can be wrshed at the same time or four sheets; ten shirts, or olhe articles in proportion. Any spoial size can be made for Hospitals, Laundries, o Hote Ikeepers. * 10799 w. PATCHING, TENT, TARPAULIN, FLAG, AND HORSECLOTH MANUFACTURER. A LARGK 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 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, 108G1 EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. WESTGATE & BATES, (From G. Elliott, Christchurch), Fishmongers and poulterers oytster saloon, Tancred street, Ashburton. N.B. —Wo are now receiving daily Fresh Fish of the best qulity. ‘ 964 The Thoroughbred Horse Perkin Warbeck 11. 07ILL Stand this season at Grove *» Park, Tinwaid. Pedigree He is by the bo’se Perkin Waibeck (imp), out of Miss Kate (imp). Pe.kin Warbeck was go 1 by Adventurer dam Bumble Kl‘e, by Voltigour—f'weet briar, by t-tockwell —Eglantine, by Flying Dutchman—Az' 1; a, by Ua.ton—Annot Lyle, by. Ashton—Lamia, by Gohann.. Adventurer by Newmins.er. dam Palma, by Emilias. Newminster by Touchstone, dam Beeswing. Miss Kale was gol by Adventurer, her dam Sp ting Life, by Prime Minister —Cardlewick, etc , etc. An examination of his pedigree w : ll show that ho possesses a double vein of the famous Adven uror blood, and is one of the very best bred animals in the Southern Hemisphere. Terms : Three guineas, due on Ist January, 1887. Groomage free, sa, pay able at first service. For further par ticulars apply 9676 EDWARD GATES. The Thoroughbred Horse Macilleathean WILL stand in Asbbuiton 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 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 Dri'-er mare (For extended pedigree see English and Australian stud books ) 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«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 tho dams side. Terms: One Mare, £3. A reduction will be made for two or more raar Q s from one owner. Groomage fee, ss, payab’e on first service. GEO APPLETON, 9633 Proprietor, Ashburton, PO STAND THIS SEASON AT NETHERBY FARM. ASHBURTON, ad visit the surrounding neighborhood, Tho Thoroughbred Stallion ohimy Faulkner. Pedigree : He is by St. Albans, but 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 B WILDING AND LEWIS, AREISTERS AND gOIIUH’OBS. F. WILDING, Notary Public. Office; Next “ Mail ” Office, Burnett st., Ashburton. Mr Wjldi g will attend the sittings of the Ashburton Courts on Tuesday and F ridays, and may be consulted personally op these days. The fi-m is now represented in Ash burton by Me Clayton, an English oliciior of coLS’d.-rablo experience, who ill be in daily attendance at the office o receive instructions and confer w>th Rents. *IOBO9 rjTO STAND THIS SEASON. Tam O’&hanter, By Messenger - Banshee, Will Travel the Districts of WATERTON, WHEATSTONE, FLEM INGTON, WILLOWBY AND LONGBEACH. . Fee :£3 3s. Draught Stallion, Spring Bank, By Y< ung 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. Feo : £4 4a. 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 Sliow JJANUffACTURED TWEEDS, TARTANS BLANKETS, FLANNELS FINGERING WOOLS SHIRTINGS, DRESS TWEEDS COLORED FLANNELS NAVY SERGE* CRICKETING FLANNELS, &c. All the above Goode have been PURCHASED BY ANDREW ORR Rouser, ly Messenger, out of Kate O’Shane, stand at Netberby Farm, and travel he districts of jurton, Methven, Meant Somers, and Alford Fore t Terms: £3 10 ; guarantees, £5 ss. Season, Ist January, 1887. Guarantees, Ist Juiy, 1887. 9635 L MARKEY, Proprietor And will be offered for sale immediately a'tei ’ho Christrhmvh Sliow (where they will he . xhu ited). These Goods are admitted to be superior to anything of tho kind e»er offered a Ashburton, both for style, finish, and quality. Orders for suits should be given at once to secure the best patterns. ANDREW ORR



M A. Ha*r*«oo* Alfred Harrison, ACOTIONKErt, BTOOK ASDICSIA' AGENT VALUATOR. SALE at 12 o’clock ih Cattle, Pigs, Merchandise. ATUi -Hor? losat* and Agent Norwich Union" Company FOR SAL is— Piano, by Bord, nearly new. Cbee£ 1 Spring Cart, with seat, nearly new 1 Spring Cart, suitable to butcher Sf baker. Good order. Spring Cart—Cheap 1 Dray and Frame 1 Stripper 1 Sulky Plough, by Deere and Oe 1 Chaffcntter, by Bentall 1 Macgle for household use, strong and in good order 1 Horsepower and Intermediate % ALFRED HARRISON T. Bollock. TO LET, Four-roomed Honse, with half-acre Land, fronting Beach road, and near the Presbyterian Manse. Apply to T. BULLOCK. < *rpO LET, Lot 44, containing 10 -A- 4 perches, part of Grove Fan Estate, corner of Graham’s road »pd Grove street. Also, Four-roomed House, Hth good cooking range, and 3 acne 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 weekfc For particulars apply to . T. BULLOCK. OOR SALE—Double Seated Americas 11 Waggon. 181 T. BULLOCK, {lO LET—Commodious Grain Stan West street. £. BULLOCK. T > LET, HOUSE lo Moore So originally owned'by Mr Seal?, nest to Mr Orris property, Apply to T. BULLOCK T~*OR SALE or TO LET, Mr Winaeafe I Property, corner of Cox and Qm streets. For particulars apply to T. BULLOCK. T'J LET, 40 Acres, with Buildings thereon, near the Racecourse, lately ia occupation of Mr J. C. Dolman. Apply to T BULLOCK. LpOR SALE—Lot 10. fronting on I_ Alford Forest Road, with stable, washhouse, cellar, &o. Also, three sections adjoining, on which u erected a five-roomed bouse 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 Bakery, together with shop and dwelling bouse. Apply to T. -.x>jtiLOOA. P EAS -.For Sale a few bags, haad threshed ; suitable for seed. T. BULLOCK. T * LEI, a three-roomed Cottage el Trevorton. Bent, 3s fid per week. Apply t) T. BULLOCK. ‘ I OL - T—2 Cottages in Grey Street, r kova as Coutta’ block; Rent et6s per week T BULLOCK. F IOR SALE—Two sets of three leaved by “ Howard.” T. BULLOCK. SALE Lot 25, fronting ike' North Town Balt. Price, £l9 Liberal terms if required. Apply to T. BULLOCK. TO PAINTERS. TO LET at a low rental, Shop Sad Dwellioghouse in Moore etM«l| lately ia occupation of Mr Lucas T, BULLOCK. Town Sections FOR SALE. . 711, Wakanni road and Wills street 703, Wills street 689, Havelock street 745, Peter street 746, do 822, Cox street 818, Aitken street 842, corner Gass and Aitken streets 3240, corner William and Kermode steW 248, Kermode stroef 248 do 249 do 333, Moore street 1059, corner Peter and Walker streets 1060, adjoining 49, Kermode street 58 do 64 do 230, Havelock street, with building 231, Havelock street 1781, Peter street, with buildings 10 i 9 do do 158, Wills street 639, (part), Peter street 100, Moore street, with bnildingr 1538, Peter street 1050, corner Peter and Walker streets 808, Cox street, with building 813, Aitken street 8;4 do 625, Peter street 486, corner William and Havelocx streeli 691, Cameron street 692 do 723. Wills street 724 do 777, corner Cox and William streets 773, adjoining 5 15, Peter street, with Building 791, Cox street 1006, Peter street 1007, do 548, Cox street, with building' 310, eerier “aveiock street 811, »3j iniog 305, Burnett street 7■ 6, Wills street 732, do 4*7, Burnett street, with buildings 118. Moor* street west 119, do n ■: •: flea-..-bold) 5M '• . u •• 'Vis x and streets 230, n a r«-*t iui«s c.--n it Gci«. »-d Peter streets L 0! 1. c.'rr ■ r V' aiker <nd Cox streets i, I -12 ■ »* s-r»-t *; 1013 d.. 1186 Cameron street ; 860, Grey street 527, Peter street 041, Wills street 177 (part), Burnett street 318, Havelock street . For particulars, prices, etc, apply to " Chomas Balloo& ARCADE ASHBURTON M