COLONIAL DEFENCE.

Wellington, October 20.

fpjjg Premier and Colonial Treasurer have written memoranda for His Excellency the Governor in reference to Admiral Tryon’a letter of the 6th Jane, dealing with colonial defence. The Premier in his memo refers to previous correspondence In May, In which the Government recommend Parliament to make an annual payment of, say, £20,000 for ten years towards strengthening the naval defences of the o >Lny, conditionally that during peace some part in vhe colony should be chosen as the head quarters of a*’ least two vessels of the fleet. Be now says that after further consideration. Ministers are unable to dispense with this condition ; but if it can be shown that the cost on a peace footing would be increased beyond the former estuni e, Ministers would be prepared to »*k for a moderate increase upon the £20,01)0 Admiral Tryon’s letter to the Goveromen of Victoria involves In hi* scheme of naval defence the relationship of the Colonies as regards defending themselves In case of war. and asbs tiem to oive contributions towards the general expenses of the fleet of the Empire. The Premier continues that Ministers do not think that the Aus tralasian colonies can be expected to aid in the general defence of the Empire nn less contributions are obtained from all the British possessions, based on population and wealth, trade or area, or on consider ation of all these different matters, or on one or more of them. He suggests that some scheme on the question might be drawn up by the Imperial Government to submit to the various colonies and other possessions for consideration. Ministers point out that the question in volves how far taxation can be expected from people until they have some voice in its disposal. If the colonies contribute to the cost of the naval defences of the Empire they should have a voice in the general expenditure, and also in saying when the Empire is to go to wa». Minis ters do not think the time ripe for any different form of government or bend of unity than now exists. It ia apparent to them that were the Empire united in a more general and stronger _ form than the form of union which now exists, the united Kingdom would be a greater power among the nations, and assume a position more asm to that of the United States than to that of any other r nropean power, and it could stand aloof from European ware and struggles. If this position were assumed, there might arise a close bond of intimacy if no actual union between Imperial interests and those of the United States From the correspondence which bag passed between the A dmiral and the Governors and 1 remiers of the colonies, Ministers think that there is little chance of a settlement of the question of colonial defence, but suggest that the question above referred to should be considered.

LATE CABLE NEWS

[By telegraph from Auckland.] BELLICOSE ATTITUDE OF FRANCE. AFFAIRS IN IRELAND. London. October 13. European affairs are approaching a very ethical juncture. Alarming reports are feeing received from all quarters of Intrigue and menace. The Wrench press have been ▼ery bellicose in tone during the hs‘ weekend during the last few days General Boulanger’s journal has violently attacked Germary. The journals state in an unequi vocal manner that France can now send into the field a better army than any ether nation in the world and the time h*s coma when she should avenge the affiir of 1870-71. Unusual excitement prevails in Berlin. The latest statements put forward by General Boulfnger’a organs are to the effect that war must come at an early date and that as France is .'nlly prepared for the conflict the sooner it comes the better Borne sensation has been occasioned by the annonneemnt of a new development in the general signs of a near approach of war. It is resolved to make vigorous attempts to terminate the French protectorate within Celestial territory, and France has been informed she will have to abandon what she claims to be her rlehts conse quent upon her recent disputed conquest or face another determined collision on the part of the reoganised Chinese army. Following the arrest of “ Captain Moonlight,” the leader of the gang of midnight marauders, the wildest rumors have been made to the police authorities to disclose the entire work of agrarian " Circles" and also to divulge the names of some prominent men who are chiefly implicated in the direction of bloody plots. It is rumored that the National Land League is cot now the chief agency by which the agita tion for Ireland depends. It Is main tained there is not the shadow of doubt as to something akin to open revolt hav ing occurred among the leaders of the League. The leaders of the organisation are greatly alarmed at the decrease that has been taking place in the receipts on the part of the be'tar class of Irish tei ats There seems to be a growing tendency to pay rent for their holdings and in almost every case where landlords have offered to make fair redaction in rent and arrears their offer has been accepted One influence that is telling with marked •fleet against the League is the loud and bitter complaint that is betas made by •vlcted tenants. They allege they were counselled to withstand the demands made upon them by their landlords, and promised that in the event of betay evicted the Leasue would support them and save them from suffering and hard ship. This, it is alleged, the league baa almost wholly neglected to do. The executive of the’League has threatened to dissolve the organisation if the branch Leagues neglect to support the centre. Mr J. G. Blggar rnd other extreme Parnellites are advo cating that evicted persona shall seek shelter in the workhouse. Mr Bigzar ergues this would be the most effective way of retaliation against the landlords as they would have to pay seven-eights of the entire amount of the poor rata. There Is no question those who have had the misfortune to be evicted are suffering great hardship and as the cold weather has already set In with every prospect of a long and hard winter something will have to be speedily done to ameliorate the «mdition of the homeless pear *intry. Marshall and Snellgrove, of London, drapers, have subscribed £IOOO towards the Imperial Instititute. The Chief Bubbi will make n handsome donation towards the Institute. The Jewish com munity in London is supporting the move ment in a very liberal manner. The chief Rabbis say the hearty goodwill displayed by the Jews is to be accepted as a testi mony of the loyalty of the Jews to the Parliamentary returns just issued show there has been a considerable revival in tire trade of the eountry. This, combined wlih a fairly successful harvest season, seems to have the effect of removing the cloud of depression.

TO-DAY’S TELEGRAMS.

False pretences. \v ELLINGTON, October 20. At the R.M. Court Clem nt Harding was committed for trial on three charges of obtaining money by false pretences.

Forging- , Two further charges against Cheymol for forging bond warrants were withdrawn, the Crown reserving the right to indict him in the Supreme Court when previous charges come on for hearing.

Christchurch Races. Chhistchdroh. October 20 Brigadier has been scratched for all hia engagements at the Metropolitan meeting on account of lameness.

CURIOUS TIMEPIECES.

In the year 1839 a transparent watch of small size, constructed principally of rock crystal, was presented to the Academy of Sciences in Paris. The works were all visible ; the two-teethed wheels which carry the hands were of rook crystal, and the others were of inetal. All the screws were fixed in crystal and each axis turned on rabies. The escapement was of sap phire, the balance wheel of rock crystal and the spring of gold. It kept excellent time.

A cariosity in the way of watches was shown by the director of Watchmakers’ School at Geneva before the horologioal section of the Society of Arts at a meet ing last year. This wonder ia nothing leas than a watch with one wheel, manu factured at Paris in the last century. The watch was presented to the National Institute in 1790, being then in a deplor able state ; but the teacher of the repair ing section at the school has, after many hours of labor, succeeded in re-establish ing harmony between various organs, so that it is now in going order. It would take a professional watchmaker to describe the manner in which the one wheel is made to perform the whole duty of keep ing time. A recent number of the Jewellers’ Cir cular describes an ancient musical clock now in possession of a citizen of Marietta Wls. “It is two hundred and thirty five years old and keeps good time The movement Is made of wood, lead and iron. The weight that runs the nautical part weighs fifty pounds. It plays a piece every hour, but it is rather hoarse at, present from o'd age. The dial is largo and has the paintings of Willi«m Penn, describing hia histoiy. At the top are five musicians dressed in uniforms, who raise their instruments to their lips as they begin to play. The case ia made of maple and mahogany; It was made In the year 1649, and was brought to America in 1847 by a party of immigrants, being the only timepiece brought with them ” A paragraph went the rounds of the newspapers some time ago, describing the novel invention of a Salt Lake jeweller. It is a timepiece ia Ihi shape of a steel wire stretched across a show window, on which a siuffed canary hops from left to righ - , indicating as It goes the bears of the dey by pointing with his beak at a dial stretched beneath the wire and having the figures from ope to twenty-four. When it reaohers the latter fignre it glides across the wire to one again There is no machanism whatever that can be seen, it all being inside the bird. The invertor says he was three years in studying it out. A novel form of clock has recently been designed by an English srtian. The face has the form of a tambourine decorated with a wreath of twelve flowers at equal dittacc a apart. These mark the hours, and over them glide two gaily palntel butterflies, oae larger than the other. These are the hands, the larger Indicating the minutes, the smaller the hours. The works are concealed behind the tambourine, and the motions cf the butterflies, which are made of magnetic metal, are produced by magnets cirrled on the arms forming the real hands of the clock. Another clock worthy of mention is exhibited in a well known olockmaker'a window in London. It is a framed and colored photograph of the houses of Parliament, Westminster, with a real dial let into the tower to represent “ Big Ben.” The dial is very small to match the photograph; nevertheless It is said to keep good time, —New Yo)h Ohsener,

A BLIGHTED LIFE—A TRUE STORY

(Chris'church Telegraph.) Three years ago, or thereabouts, a prepossessing young girl of eighteen we a living with her parents In one of the provincial towns of Canterbury. She became acquainted with a young man living in Christchurch, to whom she became greatly attached. He asked her to marry him, after some months acquain tance, and, unfortunately for herself, she permitted him greater license than she might otherwise have done. When she began to feef alarmed at the conspqnence of her indescretion, she urged him to earry out his promise, but he evaded the subject, having always some plaus'b'e excuse to offer. Finally, she became suspicions and made enquiries about him, with the result that she found out that he was already married, and that he had given her a fictitious name Certain cir cumstances attracted the notice of her friends and relatives, and the inquiries set on foot by her parents culminated in theT turning her away from home. She under went a great deal of trouble and privation <n this city till after her confinement. Fortunstjly for her, perhaps for the infant too, It died immediately after its birth. For a time the girl served in a confec tioner's shop, and conducted bereelf in the most irreproachable manner. But somehow or other her employers came to hear of her misfortune, with the result that she was uucermoutously dismissed} Unable to procure employment of another kind, on account of the story becoming pretty well known, she took a situation in a bar. Here her prepossessing appear ance and inexperience, notwithstanding the lesson she had had, got her into another entanglement She became the victim of a second libertine, who was also a married man. Her father had repented his rashness too late, and tried to persuade her to return home, promising that the matter should not be referred to. Bat his entreaties were of no avail—she could never go back home, she said, after being treated by him so Inhumanly. In order to divorce herself from all her associates, and to start life anew somewhere where she was not known, she left New Zealand for Melbourne, where she succeeded in obtaining em ployment SB a confectioner’s assistant, For some time things went smoothly enough, the girl, by her naturally en gaging disposition, combined with her irreproachable conduct in her sphere, soon established herself in the good graces of some highly respectable people. Bet she seems to have been born under an nnincky star. For, one day while ont shopping, she came face to face with the man who had been the canse of her second faux jjoj. She tried to avoid him, but it was of no use. He persisted in molesting her and in trying to lead her astray, and even threatened to disclose her indentity to her employer. Lacking the courage to face this, she was unhappily Induced to make another slip. No sooner had this dastardly scoundrel's object been attained tnau he carried his former threats into execution, with the result that the un fortunate girl lost both her situation and her friends. She then went from bad to worse, apd became also addicted to drink. Her course of life hereforth was miaous, and after a twelve month’s run t f dis. sipation nature gave way, and this once handsome girl lay on her deathbed. She died in one of the filthiest slums in Mel bourne, without a single friend neat 10 close her eyes or listen to her unavailing regrets.

"BONES" GARDEN ROMANCE.

At a recent Christy Minstrel perform ance 11 Bones' ” delivered himself of the following * A potato went out on a mash and sonant an onion bod : “ That’s pie for mo, observed the squash; and all the beets turned red. “Go ’way !’ the onion, weeping, cried, ’’ Your love I cannot be ; the pumpkin Is your lawful bride ; you cantelopo with me! ” ‘But onward still the tuber came, and laid down at her feet: “ You cauli flower by any name and it will smell wheat ; and I, too, am an early rose, and you I’ve come to see, so don't turn up your pretty nose, but spiuuach chat with me!” ‘“ I do carrot all to wed, so go, sir, if yon please 1 ” the modest onion meekly said and lettuce, pray, have peas ; and think that you have never seen myself, or smelled my sigh. Too long a maiden I have been for favors In your eyes ! ” ‘Ah! spare a cuss,’ the tuber prayed; “ My cherryshed bride you'll you are the only weeping maid that’s currant now with me ! " And as the wily tuber spoke, he caught her by surprise, and giving her an artichoke, devoured her with his eyes,*

Aranr rtTTAHnTAN WEDNESDAY. OCTOBER 20. 1886



BraißfACTOES.—"When a Board of eminent physicians and chemists announced the dis covery that by combining some well-known valuable remedies a most wonderful medicine was produced, which would cure snob a wide range of diseases that most all other remedies coaid be dispensed with, many were sceptical, bnt proof of its merits by actnal trial has dippollod all doubt, and to-day the discoverers of great medicine, Dr Soule’s American Oo.’s Hop Bitten, ire honored and blessed by til as benefactors.” Bead



Harrow B»cape. * * * Rochester, June 1, 1882 “Ton years ago I was attacked with the most Intense and deathly pains In my back and —Kidneys. “ Extending to the end of my toes and to my brain ! “ Which made mo delirious ! “ From agony ! ! ! ! “ It took three men to hold me on my bed at times ! “ The Doctors tried in vain to relieve me, but to no purpose. Morphine and other opiates ! “ Had no effect I “ Af-er two months I was given up to die ! ! I I



“ When my wife heard a neighbor tell what Hop Bittern had done for her, she at one 3 got and gave me some. The first dose cased my brain and seemed to go hunting thr >ogb tnv 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 j 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 orutobes 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 lor five weeks, until I became as well as any man living, and have been so for six years since. It has also cured 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. Bebk, Ex-Supervisor. “■That poor invalid wife, Sister, Mother, “ Or daughter 111! “ Can be made the picture of health ! “ with a few bottles of Hop Bitters 1 “ Will you let them suffer !! I !” Proaecnte tire Swindler* I If when you call for American Hop Bitters (see green twig of I I opt on the white label and Dr Soule's name blown, in the bottle ), the vendor bands out 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 sue him for damages for the swindle, and we will pay you liberally for the convic tion. ___



SATURDAY, 23rd OCTOBER FOR SALE BY PUBLIC AUCTION. A Large Building for Removal. MR T. BULLOCK has received instruc tions from Messrs Friedlander Bros, to SELL BY PUBLIC AUCTION, AT THE ARCADE, On the above date, An IRON BUILDING, 45 x 12, very suitable for a stable or canary. Sale at 1 o’clock. T. BULLOCK, 10*876 Auctioneer.



In Bankruptcy. IN BANKRUPTCY. In tha District Court of Ashburton (being a local Court of Bankruptcy) ho’.den at Ashburton. In the matter of “ The Bankruptcy Act, 1883," and Acta amending the same, and of the bankruptcy of THOMAS H VPPtfR, of Ohertsoy, Farmer, a bankrupt. A MEETING of the creditors of the Thou as Happer 'o consider an application by him for his discharge is hereby summoned, to be held at the above Court, Ashburton, on Wednesday, the 27th day of Oct her, 1886, at eleven o’clock in the forenoon. Dated this 20th day of October, 1886, J. 0. BELL, Deputy Official Assignee. And notice is hereby also given that the said Thomas Happer will on the 19th day of November next, at 10 o’clock in the forenoon, or so soon thereafter as counsel can be heard (that being the time and place appointed by the said Court for the purpose) apply to the above honorable Court for an order of discharge. Dated th ! s 20tb day of ctnher, 1886. BDWD. G 0' ISP, ®10873 Solicitor for the Debtor. IN BANKRUPTCY.



In the District Court of Ashburton (being > local Court of Bankruptcy) holden at Ashburton. In the matter of “The Bankruptcy Act, 1883,” and the Acta amending the same, and of the bankruptcy of J OHN OOUTTS, of Aahburton, Builder, a bankrupt. A MEETING of the creditors of the above named John CouUs to con sider an application by him for his discharge is hereby summoned, to be held at the above Court, Ashburton, on Wednesday, the 27th day of October, 1886, at 11.30 o’clock in the forenoon. Dated this 20th day of October, 1886. J. 0. BELL, Deputy Official Assignee. And notice is hereby also given that the said John Oontts will on the 10th day of November next, at ten o’clock in the forenoon, or so soon thereafter as counsel can be beard (that being the time and place appointed by the said Court for the purpose) apply to the above honorable Court for an order of discharge. Dated this 20th day of Ocrober, 1886. EDWD. G. CRIbP, *10874 Solicitor for the Debtor.



Tenders. Ti; T ANTRD TENDERS for STONE VV PICKING. C O. EUOKS, 10869 Secretary Racing Clnb. ASHBURTON COUNTY COUNCIL. TENDKBS are invited for old Decking of Upper Bangitata Traffic Bridge, stacked in 9 lots at the Bridge, at price for each lot. Particulars can be obtained at Council Office, or Upper Rang'tata Hotel. Tenders, addressed to the Chair man, to be B"nt in not later than 11 o’clock a.ua., 23rd October, 1886. By order. WILLIAM BAXTER, 0 10842 County Engineer.



TENDERS are Invited for the lease of Reserve 1542, containing 15 acres, situate at Springburn, adjoining the Public School. . Also for Reserve 1121, containing 66 acres, situate at Ashburton Forks, and at present occupied by Mr AI Frlsby, Lease to be for 14 years. Tenders to close on 6th NOVEMBER. Conditions of lease may be seen on application at the County Council office, Ashburton. „ „. „ J. B. BUG BAN AN, 3661 Sec. Hiah School Board. v. R, NEW ZEALAND RAILWAYS. HURUNULBLUFF SECTION. LEASE OF REFRESHMENT ROOMS AT 0 H BISI'CH ÜBOH, ASHBUR TON, TIMAKU, OAMARU, PAL MERSTON, AND DUNEDIN. Railway Department, Bead Office, Wellington. 25th September, 1836. OEFARATE WRITTEN TENDERS will be received at this Office up to noon of Monday, the Bth November, for leaseing the above rooms for a jpertod of three years from the Ist January, 1887- Specifications may bo seen, and forma of tender obtained, at the Stations- named. Tenders to be addressed to the Hon. the Miaist r of Public Works, Wellington, and to be marked ontsidei it Tender for leasing Refreshment Room.” Tele graphic fenders will not be received, and do tender will necessarily be accepted.



Meetings. ASHBURTON CLUB, AND M.S. A. fTi.HB RaU-Yearly General Mtellng of I the Aabbarton Club and M.S, A. will be held on 1 HU/SDAY next., the 21at iuat., at 8 p m. S. B, NELSO '-, °10875 President



A Ball WILL be held in the SCHOOLROOM, LAURISTON, on FRIDAY, 22nd OCTOBER. Dancing to commence at 8 o'clock. Admission : Gentlemen, 2s 6d ; Ladies free. *lOB7l J. H. DENT, Hon Sec. ODDFELLOWS’ HALL. TRIAL BY JURY rjIHDRSDAY & JIRIDAY, OCTOBER 28 & 29. BAZAAR! BAZAAR! WO. WALKER, Esq., M.H.R, has kindly consented to open the above on SATURDAY NEXT, Oct 23. at 11 O’CLOCK, and will be open Free until 12 o’clock. In addition to the Ladies’ Stalls, the following attractions will be provided : An ART GALLERY A Wonderful Bride’s Cake Performing Marionettes A Pendulograph, Manugraphs An American Writing Machine Printing Press, Ac., &c. Selections of Music will be given. Admission each day, 6d Season tickets, Is 6d, to be had of 11. M. Jones and others. Open for Ono Week in the Town Hall. Public Notices: ALL ACCOUNTS owing to me, if not paid at once, will be handed to my solicitor for recovery of same 10877 THOMAS F. FARLEY. TO LET, those Commodious Brick Buildings in Tancred street, at pre sent in the occupation of Mr Andrew Orr, Grocer Apply, J. Fowler. 10878



ASHBURTON AGRICULTURAL AND PASTORAL ASSOCIATION. THE BURGESSES are requested to observe FfiIDAY, 29th INST., HOLIDAY Being the day appointed for this Associa ation’s Ninth Annual Show. 10854 (Signed) R. FRIEDL ANDES, Mayor. WHITE, CAYGILL, & CO., BARRISTERS AND SOLICITORS, J. W. WHITE, Notary Public. NOTICE is hereby given that the nnderslgned, Messrs White and Co. (White. Smithson, and Raymond), of Tlmaru, and John A. Catoill, 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 barton. WHITE & CO., JOHN A, OAYGILL. Money to lend in any earns on approved freehold security. Offices : Bullock’s Arcade 10*803 WILDING AND LEWIS, jgARRISTERS AND gOUOITORS F. WILDING, Notary Public. Offices: Next “ Mail” Office, Burnett-at., Ashburton. Mr Wilding will attend the sittings of the Ashburton Courts on Tuesdays and Fridays, and may be consulted personally on these days. The firm is now represented in Ash burton by Mr Clayton, an English Solicitor of considerable experience, who will be in daily attendance at the office to receive Instructions and confer with clients, +IOBO9



Public Notices. Five pounds reward win be given to any person giving infor mation that will lead to the conviction of the person or persons who have lately tnalicionsly damaged the Monthly Adver tiser notice boards. —R. Elston . 10868 F WESTGATE & BATES, (From G. Elliott, Christchurch), ISHMONGERS AND POULTERERS oytster saloon, Tancred street, Ashburton. N.B.—We are now receiving daily Fresh Fish of the best quality. 964 THE ASHBURTON CHEESE AND BUTTER FACTORY COMPANY, LIMITED (in Liquidation.) ALL persons having Claims against the above Company must send particu lars of them in to me at my Office, West street, Ashburton, on or before the 31st OCTOBER instant, otherwise they will not be recognised JOSHUA TUCKER, Liquidator. Ashburton, 13th October, 1886 $839 ASHBURTON COUNTY COUNCIL. ASHBURTON-RANGITATA WATER RACES. NOTICE is hereby given that the CEANING OUT of Water Races is POSTPONED till 2nd, 3rd, 4th, and sth NOVEMBER, instead of dates pre viously advertised. By order. WILLIAM BAXTER, +10772 County Engineer. ASHBURTON COUNTY COUNCIL. PLAINS WATER SUPPLY AND MOUNT SOMERS, SPRINGBURN, AND ASHBURTON FORKS WATER SUPPLIES is hereby given that Water will not be shut oflE the Races in above districts on this occasion, but occupiers are requested to have their Races specially overhauled during the current month. By order. WILLIAM BAXTER. 10j:785 County Engineer.



TO STAND THIS SEASON AT ASHBURTON, And Travel the Surrounding Districts, The Thoroughbred Horse, Kingfisher. For Pedigree see cards Terms—For one mare, £3 3a. A reduction will be made for three or more mares, the property of one owner. First class padd.cks for mares at la per week. Grooraage fee, ss, payable at first service. E. COOKSON, Proprietor, 9J736 Livery Stables, Ashburton. TIMARU AGRICULTURAL AND PASTORAL ASSOCIATION, T THE ASSOCIATION’S WENTV FIRST gHOW OF STOCK, &c,, Will bo held on the ASSOCIATION’S GROUNDS, WAI-ITI ROAD, ON TUESDAY, 26th, and WEDNESDAY 27th OCTOBER, Consisting of SHEEP, CATTLE, HORSES, PIGS, DOGS, POULTRY, DAIRY AND AGRICULTURAL PRODUCE, IM PLEMENTS, WOOL, &c., &c. Prizes amounting to about £550 will be given in pieces of Plate, Medals or Cash ; also additional Private Prizes, value £IOO.



Entries for Sheep, Cattle, and Pigs close on SATURDAY, 16th October ; all others TUESDAY, 19th. FOR PARTICULARS SEE POSTERS. Programmes may be obtained on appli cation to the undersigned. P. W. STUBBS, 9719 Secretary. ASHBURTON AGRICULTURAL AND PASTORAL ASSOCIATION. THE following PRIVATE PRIZES are offered in addition to those already published : JOHN O’SHEA—The service of his entire Royal Conqueror for the best Yearling Foal by that sire. Special entry required (ss). JOHN O’SHEA—The service of his entire Royal Conqueror for the best Mare in foal to that sire, or with foal at foot by him. Special entry, re quired (ss) W. STRACHAN—£I Is for the best Ayrshire Bull of any age. Special entry required. C. STRACHEY—£I Is for the best Fox Terrier Dog or Slut. Special entry required. A. PBOfHEROE, of Wakanui Mill, will give one sack flour for the best Home-made Loaf of Bread from Flour ground in the Wakanui Mill, H.~H. SEORETAN, 10836° Secretary. Ashburton Agricultural and Pastoral Association. ENTRIES CLOSE ON Friday, October 22, AT 8 P.M. H. H. SEORETAN 10J864 Secretary.



Auctions. THURSDAY, 21st OCTOBER. Clearing Sale OF HOUSEHOLD FURHITORE. MR T. BULLOCK has received instructions from Mr A. W. Tennant (in consequence cf his leaving for the North Island), to SELL BY PUBLIC AUCTION, At his Residence, Havelock street, at the back of the Catholic Church, on THURSDAY, 21st OCTOBER, The whole of his HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, Comprising Mahogany Sofa, Easy and Dining room Chairs, Carpets, Tables, Hearthrugs, Clocks, Sideboard, Hall Table, Single and Double Bedsteads, Washstands, Dressing Tables, Looking-glasses, Toilet Sets, Fireirons and Fenders, Oil cloth, Glass, Crockery, Cruet, Kitchen Furniture and Utensils, &0., Ac. Twelve pair of Fowls. No Reserve Sale at 1 o’clock. T. BULLOCK, 10853 f Auctioneer.



IMPORTANT SALE OF Live & Dead Stock To be held at THE TINWALD PUBLIC SALE YARDS. FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 1886. MILES & CO. hive received instruc tions to submit to PUBLIC AUCTION FOR ABSOLUTE SALE, The whole of the LIVE AND DEAD STOCK On Messrs Dudley and Northey’s Rivers dale Estate, near Tinwald, Ashburton, ON FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 1886.



The Live Stock comprises— -3300 SHEEP 4Q HEAD OF CATTLE YJ horses 80 HGS Also, th*=ir most complete PLANT OF FARMING IMPLE MENTS, DAIhY UTENSILS, &o. Catalogues, with fuil particulars, on application to the undersigned. EXTRA ENTRIES; On account Messrs D. and A. Potts, 8 POLLED ANGUS CATTLE On account A. M’Fariane, Esq., POLLED ANGUS BULL On account 0. J. Harper, Esq., ryf, PURE SOUTHDOWN |\/ EWES, with lambs at foot. Also, on account of C G Hawdon, Esq., 1 Pure-bred JMISEY BULL, 3 years old. The whole will be removed from the Farm to tbeTinwald Market Yards for the convenience of sale. And the Sale will Commence at ELEVEN O’CLOCK SHARP, Immediately after the arrival of the Express Train from Christchurch, on FRIDAY, November 5, 1886. MILEs & CO., 7106 J. T. FORD, Auctioneer, PRELIMINARY NOTICE. To Farmers, Investors, & Otters. MILES & CO. have received instructions from MESSRS DUDLEY & NORTHEY To offer BY PUBLIC AUCTION, During the month of NWEMBEE NEXT, The whole of their Valuable Estate, Known as RIYEBSD ALE Containing. 2400 A 0 “ E 8 2400 And situate THREE MILES FROM THE TINWALD RAILWAY STATION, On the South Bank of the Ashburton River. The Property will be divided into con venient sized FARMS • OF gQ ACRES AND UPWARDS, AtfD WILL BE SOLD ON EASY TERMS.



MESSRS MILES & CO. are also In structed by I. R. C. 0. Graham, Bkj., to offer BY PUBLIC AUCTION, (At the same time and place as the Riversdale Estate), 700 AOItKS 700 of his Tinwald property, known as Graham’s Farm, Fronting on Graham >» -load. The land is of good quality, and suitable for all kinds of agricultural purposes. It is now being surveyed, and will be laid ofi as follows ; ABOUT 300 ACRES IN BLOCKS OF 35 to 40 ACRES, 400 ACRES IK BLOCKS OF ABOO -100 ACRES EACH, and will be sold on easy terms. Plans o£ both properties are in course of preparation, and will be circulated shortly. J. T. FOBD, Auctioneer GEO. JAMESON, Agen Ashburton'



Woolpacks. Woolpacks. WOOLPACKS. UST LANDING, 100 BALES. To Farmers, who will place their Clips in our bands for sale, Woolpacks will be charged at cost price. We intend holding sales at Ashburten, date of which will appear in a future advertisement. No charge will be made if wool not sold. Cornsacks. Comsacks. CORNSACKS. To arrive ex Triumph. 1000 BALES, foil sized and full weights. Jf Farmers will give us their orders at ouce, so that we can deliver to them ex ship, they will save at least 3d per doz. FRIEDLANDER BROS., WOOL AND GRAIN MERCHANTS. fool. Wool, Wool.



r INotices- FOR SALE, BLOCK OP LAND, CONTAINING AOBIf Close Woollen Factory, and having GOOD FRONTAGE ON THE ALFOBD FOREST ROAD. The Land is well Fenced, and should prove a sound investment TO .LET, TWO SHOPS, WITH DWELLINGS ATTACHED, IN HAVELOCK STREET, Close to the Railway Station. TO LET, AN EIGHT-EOOMED HOUSE, With TWO ACRES of ground attached, recently occupied by Mr SoefefaHfc USE ARTIFICIAL MANURES FOR GRASS, ROOTS, AND FLOWERS. Superphosphate of Lime and Nitrophosphats FOR SALE by F. FERRIMAN. W PATCHING. TENT, TARPAULIN, FLAG, AND HORSECLOTH MANUFACTURER. A LARGE STOCK ALWAYS ON HAND OF TENTS OF ALL BIZIS CALICO, DUCK, TWILL, AND CANVAS. Manilla Rope, Plough Lines, Fishing Lines, Clothes and Garden linw. 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. Tarpaußaa ftSM 6x8t024 i3O always in stock. Oilskin Clothing made on the Prnmisw 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.



SHEARING. WESTERFIELD. —Dry Flock Shearing starts November 3rd; Ewe Hock, December 2nd. 10852 The Thoroughbred Horae Perkin Warbeck 11. WILL Stand this season at Grove Park, Tinwald. Pedigree Ho is by the celeorated ho"«e Perkin Warbeck (imp), out of Mias Kate (imp). Perkin Warbeck was go* by Adventurer, dam Bumble Kite, by Vbltigeur—Sweet briar, by Stock well—Eglantine, by Flying Dutchman — Az-lia, by Oattcn — Annot Lyle, by Ashton—Lamia, by Gohann.v. Adventurer by Newminater, dam Palma, by Emilias. Newminater by Touchstone, dam Beeswing. Mias Kate was got by Adventurer, her dam Sporting Life, by Prime Minister— Caudle wick, etc , etc. An examination of his pedigree w'll show that he possesses a double vein of the famous Adventurer blood, and is one of the very best bred animals In the Southern Hemisphere. Terms: Three guineas, due on Ist January, 1887. Gtoomage free, ss, pay able at first service. For further par ticulars apply 9676 EDWARD GATES.



ASHBURTON AGRICULTURAL AND PASTOBAL ASSOCIATION. THE~NINTH Annual Exhibition OF STOCK, IMPLEMENTS, Ao., TAT ILL be held at the County Sab * ■ yards on FRIDAY, OCTOBER 29. ENTRIES close ~FRIDAY, 0ct.29 F. H. SECRETAN, 618 Secretary.



The Thoroughbred Horse Macilleathean WILL stand in Ashbuiton and traye 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, Whilhelmina by Romeo, Moss Rose by Emigrant, the Briber 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 gr-md blood, as a study of the stu .* book will show that Mu ket’s great success has been from Australian bred mares, for th • defendants of the grai dold isherman, viz., Martini- Henry, Nordenfdt. and Trenton, are al descended from Fisherman on the dams side. Terms - One Mare, £3. A reduction will be made fur two or more mar-a from one owner. Oroomage fee, 6s, paynb'e on first service GEO APPLETON, 9633 Proprietor, Ashburton.



TO STAND THIS SEASON AT NETHERBY FARM. ASHBURTON, And visit the surrounding neighborhood, The Thoroughbred Stallion Johnny Faulkner. Pedigree: He is by St. Albans, out of Impudence, by Peter Wilkins, out of Prudence by Jersey, out of Slack Sail by Wanderer, out of Fairy (imp.) (For tabulated pedigree see cards.) Terms : £lO 10s for thoroughbred mares. £5 5a for half-bred mares. Also, the Thoroughbred Stallion Rouser, I 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 ss, Season, Ist January, 1887. Guarantees, Ist July, 1887, ” MARKET, 9(35 Proprietor



0 STAND THIS SEASON; Tam O’Shanter, By Messenger— Banshee, Will Travel the Districts of WAfEBTON, WHEATSTONE, FLEX* INGTON, WILLOWBY AND LONGBEACH. Fee: £3 3s. Draught Stallion, Spring Bank, Gy Y-'nng Banker (imp.)— Farmer’s Will Stand during the Season at LONGBEACH on Mondays, Fridays and Saturdays, and at FLEMINGTON on Wedneadays isl Thursdays. Fee : £4 4s. A reduction will be Bait on more than two mares. Mares will be grazed free to JlWUlf Ist, but no responsibility incurred. JOHN GBIGG, 10*794 Froprlsbat.



TO THE LADIES Grand Show or New Spring Goods. ANDREW ORR |S NOW SHOWING A SPLENDID ASSORTMENT OF NEW GOODS IN EVERY DEPARTMENT. GRAND DISPLAT OF NOVELTIES, NEW MILLINERY NEW STRAW HATS ZEPHYRS, in checks sod stripes SOMMER HOSIERY MANTLES AND JACKETS COSTUMES NEW GOODS NEW DRESS GOODS NEW CARPETS New Goods . IN Every Department ALL GOODS MARKED IN PLAIN FIGURES AT WHOLESALE PRICES. ANDREW OR®.