TREE BLIGHT.

In view of the fact that throughout : large portion of New Zealand —of the South Island particularly—the native bush is fast disappearing, and that there are, besides, large areas, especially ir our own Province, which have beer absolutely destitute of timber since f period long anterior to the advent 01 the pakeha, there is no work upon which we can enter which is calculated tc prove of greater benefit to posterity than the planting of forest. Not only do plantations of trees greatly beautify the surroundings of our homes and add the one thing needed to give a charm to the landscape, but they are of the greatest possible value for the shelter of stock, and have an important in fluence in the amelioration of climate. All this has long been recognised, as well by Governments as by private individuals, and many thousands of pounds have been wisely expended in arboriculture. And those who remem ber the desolate appearance of our plains only about a score of years ago, and contrast it with the pictures of beauty which now meet the eye in all directions, will be able to appreciate how much has been already accom plished and the desirableness of con tinuing our efforts in the same direction. But in order to ultimate and permanent success it is obviously necessary that careful note should be taken of the results obtained in different soils and districts with a view to determine what sorts of trees are best able to adapt themselves to the local conditions and to sustain the varying changes of our climate, and also to ascertain the best means of coping with those insect pests in the shape of blights of various descriptions, which are the deadly enemies of the arboriculturists. For unless these matters are well under stood, especially the latter, there is great danger that our efforts will be misdirected, and all the pains and expenditure incurred prove abortive. In some parts of Canterbury and Otago, though not, we think, in the Ashbur ton district, the Scotch fir (pinus 'sylvestris) has been largely planted in years past, but has proved to be so subject to a white woolly-looking blight that whole plantations have been destroyed, and it is now consequently wholly discarded. But in our own district, and, indeed, generally through out this and the adjoining Provincial district, the trees most largely used for plantation purposes have been the i>inus ins ignis and the a/press us macro catpa. These have grown freely, and until recently thriven admirably, but the former at any rate threatens to succumb to a blight, differing from that which attacks the Scotch fir (though it is, we believe, subject to that also), but which has an equally, or even more fatal effect, and there is reason to fear that the macrocarpa will yet share a similar fate. As, if this should un fortunately happen, the greater part of the work done in years past by Plantation Boards and private indi viduals will be rendered wholly nugatory the subject is one of very great interest and importance. We are glad, there fore, to see that the magnitude of the

danger is beginning to be appreciated, and that some effort is about to be made to ascertain the causes of the evil, and the possibility of devising a remedy for it. At a meeting of the Wellington Philosophical Society held last week, Mr Maskell referred to “ the damage that is now being caused to trees infvarious parts of the colony by certain insects and other pests to which the generic name of ‘ blight ’ is applied. He pointed out that the orange and lemon trees in Auckland, apples and ®ther fruit-trees elsewhere, and shade, ornamental, and timber trees generally, were becoming a prey to insects and being destroyed. For example, in the grounds of the Parliamentary Buildings almost every tree appeared as if it had been scorched by fire, the injury being really caused by minute insects. The macrocarpa cypresses were also suffer ing from a disease that caused them to wither and die, and similar instances might be multiplied.” Mr Chapman pointed out that “ a serious tree pest known as the scei-ia purchan, which first appeared in Auckland some years ago, had now reached Napier, and was steadily kirg ; (s way towards Wel lington. He could not conceive any worse pest, for it killed almost every thing that it touched.” Mr Masked said very correctly that the majority of people do not know what means to adopt to get lid of the insects on their trees, and that a good deal ot harm is done by the adoption of erroneous recommendations, and suggested that as there is now in New Zealand a Forest Department, within whose sphere the cure of these diseases would come, the Society should urge upon the Government that the- energies of that department should be actively employed in disseminating information of the kind required. The suggestion was adopted by the Society, and we trust that it will be acted upon by the Government. It will be well, how ever, that the attention of all arbori culturists should also be directed to the subject, and that careful observations should be made by a large number of persons over a wide area with a view to the collection of facts and data which will enable what threatens to be a great evil to be comprehensively and satis factorily dealt with.

DESTRUCTIVE WATERSPOUT AT SWANSEA,

Extraordinary devastation was wrought by the bursting of a waterspout at Swareea, in Wales. It travelled from the bay, and when passing over Kilvey hill, some COOft above the level of the sea, it suddenly burst, A scene of awful grandeur ensued, A torrent rushed down the hill with irresistible force, carrying everything before it. Huge boulders went crashing through the houses in Foxhole, a small village built ot the base. Women and children were ca rkd oil their feet by the rush of water, and several had narrr w escapes. Two children were almost buried by tbe debris and had to be dog out. A man named Stephens was washed along for 2CO yards, when bo managed to grasp a lamp post aud save hunse’f. A woman wss carried by the avalanche Into her house, whe»e she was afterwards f- und upto theshoolders in debris and shockingly injured. Many of the houses were entirely denuded of furniture. On© old man losv a Btockiiii? containing £25. After the storm Foxhole and Kilvey roads were covered with earth and stones to the depth of Gft. Hundreds of men were engaged next day clearing the rubbish away, Many people are houseless,

DIAMOND QEENS IN AMERICA.

A correspondent of a New York paper gossips in this interesting if not veracious fashion:—The cynosure of all eyes, as she sat on the Stckton porch the other evening, in the full glare of the electric iijiht, and literally ablaze with di'rao ds, was Mrs Albert Moore, of Philadelphia The i?. uiugin question the lady, who dresses most gorgeously, and b«s never so far this seas m repented a costume, wore a rale blue silk, threaded with r id point. Isce About her ne.ok was a superb chain of diamonds, another of equal splen dor glistened in her oars, and on her wris':* snd tinkers, and amid the dark tresses of her hair. At her fo.-t, as she sat, lay the faun ns Xridi wolfhound which his taken so many first pCz p, and which Mr Moore values at five thousand dollars (£1250), and on her lap was a graceful Italian greyhound. It was, on iln whole,

a picture that caused most strollers by to pause and admire. It is said that Mrs Moore lisa selected from her jewel case, leaving it bv no means emp'V 80000 dol'ars (£20,000) worth of diamonds alone which she has brought with her. Another diamond queen la sojourning st the Stockton. The lady, who owns a superb collection of the purest gems, is Mrs M. Steiuhardt <>f New York, the wi e of a banker. She has an exceedingly attrac tive face, and a tall, graceful figure. A few evenings since she wilked into the supper-room wearing a canary-colored ailk, with garnburig of white point d’Aloncon, and a full s. t, necklace, tiara, Ac, of large diamonds. She carried a fan of loosa'y-gathered white ostrich feathers, which her maid took from her as .she walked into the dining-room and handed to her again ns she swept like an empress out of it, throwing at the same time a web of rare !ace over her shoul iers. Mrs Steiuhardt is find of bathing. Her costume is a shaded pale bin - serge, the shades blending bo softly that they re semble the feales of a fi h, now dark and now shining like silver in. the light.

A COOL DECEPTION.

A singular feme took place recently in Salt-wn-road, Bnx on. A gentleman rt siding in that thoroughfare who burl'd his wife eleven weeks sgo got married again a fotPlight, si. ce to a widow about ids own age, and who had been his first wife’s bridesmaid, the wedding tak ing place at R chmond Church, (Since the wedding the couple have been spend ing the honeymoon at the Is'e rf White. The hasbntsj of the marriage was greatly disapproved of by the gentleman’s rami y he having ten sous and daughters, some of whom are grown up. As it was known that he would bring h s rewiy wedded wife home cn Saturday nigh , s une of the male members < f his fo.-r.iiy took a prominent part In giving ihem anything but a c rdial re-

ception. When the pair arrive! in a fonr-wheoled c-b, they found two funeral mutes in full m timing tt tid ing mi each side < f the gale, and a crowd awaiting them. A Oeiimn bind had r.bo born engaged, who, as scon as tho bride and bridegroom arrive!, prepared to play them into the house to the tune of the Dead Much in - ‘iSau : .” The father wbb greatly enraged, and < rdsred the cibna > to daive on, preferring to leave the neigh borhood rather than enter the hou-e. The horse’s head, howeves, was seza.i, and the vehicle was not allowed to pro ceed, and the bridegroom was then told that, as he had arrived, he and h s wife would have to go in. At last the do. r was opened by some < f the young ladies in the house, nnl tho bride end bride groom pissed in 1' may be mentioned that neithc: neighbors nor roughs took any part in the extran diuary reception, it being evidently a family afl'ur.

IN QUEST OF A WIFE.

There are in Wanganui at present s me greenhorns, out of whom (heir friends >; d acquaintances are continually having s' me fun One of these the other day says the Herald w.-.s persuaded to enter into a con tract, which ho pleiged himse f to fu fii by noon next day, in default of which ho tvas to forfeit the sura of £LCO The agreement he had agreed to was nothing less than to marry a certain bux m widow, and shortly af er he signed and stamped the document he began to have serious thoughts as to the chances of Lis getting out of the scrape. His companions im pressed on him the fact that he had signed h mself aw ry, and the widow, and her baker’s ciiz.n . f children would be hia without fail when tno clock struck 12 next day. The p or fellow had but lit’e sleep that n ! ght, and when he rose next day he lost no time in making his way to one of his tormentors for advice His friend told him that so far as he could see there was no way out of it, as he had signed the document, hut his only chance would lie iu being at her residence quick to time. It weald be ten chances to one she would not have her bonnet on, and of course no woman would marry with out, bo that he might have a chance of slipping away without tying the knot, on the ground that she rvr.s not ready. The advice was taken and in the mean time the widow who had been nude aware of whit was going on, determined that so far as she was concerned he would have no excuse. Accordingly at noon sharp when the one pa ty to the agree inert stepped in, the other was ready bonnetted. She expressed her willing ness to go straight i ff, hut poor green horn's cotrage sank into his boots and he made tracks as soon as he could, the last sounds in bis ears being the roars cf laughter which his friends, (?) who had been hidden out cf view, hid at his expense We cannot say whether there will be a breach of promise action or not, but surely few such cases have so good a footing as a document drawn up iu legal form of duty stain; ed,

A WHITE TERRACE IN ASIA MINOR.

The London Daily Telegraph, has the following : —The recent destruction of the beautifat White ant Pink Terraces at Tarawera, ivew Zealand, has drawn from a traveller in Asia Minor an account ot an ancient white terrace which he saw near the ruirs of Hierapolis, in Asia Minor sn tccount of an aclent whit terrace which he saw near the ruins of Hierapolis, in Asia Minor. Hierapolis, called hy the Turks Ijjatnbouk Kalessi, or hot springs, is situated on a low branch of the Misongis Mountains, overlooking the Lycua Plain and ■ ho ruins of Laodiceia immediately opposite to Coloa-:c, which was built on the s'ope of the Khonos Mcun'nins, and to Denizli (Dinspolis) on Mount Cadmus. hirst seen from the opposite mountains, tome 20 miles (If, it 'oinked like a breastplate of silver on a great mountain giant, A nearer investi gation showed that it was formed by hot springs of sulphur and lime, which des cended from a great elevation in dszz'ing white cataracts, and form d in their passage downwards by lb. i* petrify ing power ice-’ike c'ifls and seemingly fn zen waterfalls, running in o ua'urai basins of beautiful and varied geo metrical shapes, all stalactite covered petrifactions of fantastic forms. On the high plateau whence the springs descend are toe ruins of a temple once appro priately dedicated to Piuto. The holy hot bath which stood in the temple court yard, surrounded by a colonnade, is still in fine preservation, and beneath its clear blue waters can still be seen many a dated column and finely carved cornice. Gas is continual y bubbling up from the bottom of the bath. The chief source of the sulphur springe (the ancient

' Pint"ilium) is a cave, fio i; which ft vnp >ur issues fata' to animal > ife This was cn sidnvd a short cut to Pinto's ideal >1 realms. Not far cff is a ruiutd fountain and ciftun, near to a cave of sweet water, which supplied the whole town with that nocersaiy of life. The writer adds, as interesting to the Christian arch re'legist, that cn a minei lintel near Pluto’s temple ho raw these woids sculptured, ** Js 0«. nika” (Jesus Chust conquers )

THE MIDLAND RAILWAY

Vi kllinoto.v, Oc‘ - bor 2G. Mr Allan Hoott, leprescntativo of the Midland Railway Company, and Mr Gardner, engineer for the coot.-actors, will arrive bore to-day to interview tbo Minister of Put) io Works to finally contract in the terms of the Act passed last session.

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, TUESDAY, OCTOBER 26. 1886



A WOMAN’S SUFFERINGS AND GRATITUDE. A VOICE FROM AUSTRIA. Near the village of Zillmgclorf, in Lowe Austria, lives Maria Haas, an intelligent an industrious woman whose stO'y of physics suffering and final relief, as related I'}' hersel is of interest to English woman. “I was em ploy d,” she ays, “in the work of a larg farmhouse. Overwork brought on sick head ache, followed byadeathly fainting and sic nes of the stomach, until 1 was unable to retail either food or diink. 1 was compelled li take to n y bed for several weeks. Getting i little better from rest and quie’, I sought to di some work but was s on taken with a pa n ii my side, which in a little '■ hile seem to spreat over my whole body, and thr. bind in my even limb. This was followed by a cough am shortness rf breath, until fr ally I could i o stwq and I look to my bed for the second, and, as 1 thought, for (he ia-t time. My f lend; told me that mv time had neatly’ come, am that 1 could not live longer than when the tree; lut on th ir green once more. Then 1 happened to get one of the Scigel i amphhls. 1 read it, ami my dear mother bought me r bottle o! Seigcl’s Syrup, which I took exactly according to directions, and I had not laker the whole of it 1 eiorc I felt a gieat change foi the better. My last illness began June 3rd, ISS2, and continued to August 9, when I began to take the Syrup. Very soon I could do a little light work, The cough left me, and I was no more troubled in breatlrng, Now 1 am perieclly cured. Ami oh, now happy 1 am ! 1 cannot expres gratitude enough foi Siegel’s Syrup. Now 1 must tell you that the doctors in our district distributed hardbi is cautioning people against the medicine, telling them it would do I cm no good, and many were thereby influenced to dcs roy the Scigel pamphlets ; but now, wherever one is to be found, it is kept like a rebc. The lew pre served are borrowed I j read, and 1 hrve lent mine for six mil s around our district. People I ve come iS miles to get me to buy (he medicine for them, knowing that it cured me, and to be sure to get the light k ml. I know’ a woman who was 'coking like death, and who told them there w r as no help for her, that she had consulted sc viral do.tors, but none he’p her. I to’d her of Scigel’s Syrup, and write the name down for her (hat she might nv kc no mistake. ''he took my adv’ce amt the Syrup, a; d now she is in perfect health, and the people around us aie amnzed. The medicine has made such progress in our neighborhood ’hat people say they don’t want the d. dor any more, but they take the Syrup. Sufferers from gout who were confined fo their bed and c add hardly move a lln.er, have been cured by it. There i» a girl m our district who caught a cold by going through some w’ater. and was in bed five years with cosiive ncss and rheumatic pains, and had to have an attendant to watch by her. There was not a doctor in flic tnrioui:<L : no His!rids to whom her mother had not applied to relieve her ehdd, but every one cm sed themse ves and raid 1 hey c mid n>t he’p her. Whenever the little bed! rang which is rung in our pi ce when SGiiicbo ly is dead, we thought surely it was for her, but Stigel s syrup and Piles saved her life, ami row she is as heabl.y as anybody.g es to clurch, and can work even in the fields. Every!) n’y was astonished to see her out, knowing how many years she had been in bed. To-day she adds her gratitude to mine for God's meicics and Siegel’s Symp. ’ Makia Haas. The people of England speak confirming the above. AFTER MANY YEARS. “ \Vhittlc-!e-Wo ds near Chorley, “ December 26th, 18S3. “ Dear Sir, —Mo*her Scigel’s medicine sells exceed ng well with us, all that ti y it speak highly in its favor. We had a case of a young lady that hail been tro bled many years with pa ns after eating. She tells us that the pains were entirely taken away after a fcw r doses of your medicine.—Yours truly, “E Peel.”



AFTER SEVERAL YEARS. “ .Stoke Ferry, January 9th 18S4. “ Gentleman, —I have used Siegel’s Syrup or several years, and have found it a most efficacious lemedy for Liver complaints and general debility, and I always keep some by me, and cannot speak tco high'y in its praise. —I remain, yours truly, “ Harriett King.” AFTER SIXTEEN YEARS. _ “95, Newgate Street, Worksop, Notts, “ December 26th, 1883. “ Gentlemen, —lt is with the greatest of pleasure I accord my testimony as to (he efficacy of Mother SeigeTs Syrup. My wife, who has suffered from acute Dyspepsia for over sixteen years is now perfectly better through the sole help of youi Syrup. 1 have spent pounds in medicares from doctors —:n feet, I began to think she was incurable, until your marvellous medicine was tried. I re main, yours, thankfully. “ Alfred Ford.” THE EFFECTS HAVE BEEN WON DEKFUL. “ Ilford Road Dispensary, Duki l- field, May 3rd, 1884. “Dear Sir, —I am happy to inform you that the sale of your Syrup and Rills increases here continually. Several of my customers speak of having derived more benefit from the use of these than from any other medicine. In some instances the effects have been wonderful —Yours very respectfully. “ Pro. Edwin Eastwoo



iIWAR ISI ER AFE KIDNEYS, L!VER*URIHARYORGANS THE BEST BLOOD PURIFIER. There Is only one way hy which any dl*. ease can be cured, and that Is by removing the eause—whatever It may be. The great medical authorities of the day declare that nearly every disease is caused by deranged Kidneys or liver. To restore these therefore is tlie only way by which health can be secured. Here is where WAITER'S SAFE FCKIv has achieved lis great reputation. It acts directly upon the kidneys and liver, and by placing them in a healthy condition drives disease and pain from the system. For all Kidney, Fiver, and Urinary troubles ; for the distressing disorders of Women ; fog Malaria, and physical troubles generally; tliis great remedy has no equal. For Sale by all t hem Isis. For diabetes asks for WAUNEU’S S IIKDHi BETES i’l KC, Send for Pamphlet, free, to B. H. WARNER & CO.. Melbourne, Aqg, Bechet ter, N.Y* London, Inga Toronto. Oat*



Public Notices. TO LBT, those Commodious Brick Buildings in Tancred street, at pre sent in the occupation of Mr Andrew Orr, Grocer Apply, J Fowler. 10878 SHOW NIGHT BALL, Oddfellows’ Hall ; to commence at II o’clock. Music by Messrs Brooks and Wood’s Band, Admission—Gentlemen, 3s 6d Ladies free. 10807 mHE undersigned will he in his office 1 the whole of NEXT WEDNESDAY, October, 27, 1886, for Dog Registration, and that and succeeding Wednesdays for Payment of Bate*. B HUGHES. October 25, 1886. 10808 WILDING AND LEWIS, JgARRISTERS AND F. WILDING, Noiabi Public. Offices : Next “ MaiT Office, Burnett-at., Ashburton.



Mr Wilding will attend the sittiugi of the Ashburton Courts on Tuesdays anc Fridays, and m»y be consulted personally on those days. The firm is now represented fn Ash bunon by Mr Clayton, an English Solicitor of oonsiderab e experience, whe will bo in daily att mdance at the office to receive instructions and confer with clients. tIOSOE WHITE, CAYGILL, & CO., BARRISTERS AND SOLICITORS, OTICE is hereby given that the undersigned, Aies>;rs White and Co. (White Smithson, and Raymond), of Timuru, and John A. Cayoill, of Ash burton, have this day entered into Partnership as Banisters and Solicitors, at Ashburton, under the style of “White, Oaygill and Oo." Mr J. W. White, will attend the sittings of the Courts at Ash burten. Money to lend in any sums on approved freehold security. J. W. WHITE, Notary Pl-blic. WHITE & CO., JOHN A. CAYOILL. Offices : Bullock’s Arcade 10*803



10 STAND THIS SEASON AT ASHBURTON, And Travel the Surrounding Districts, The Thoroughbred Horse, Kingfisher, For Pedigree see cards Terms—For one mure, ,£3 3a. A reduction will bo made for three or more marcs, the property of one owner. First class paddocks for marcs at Is per week. Oroomngo fee, 13a, payable at first service E. COOKSON, Proprietor, 9J736 Livery Stables, Ashburton.



BANK HOLIDAY. PURSUANT to “ The Banks and Bankers Act Amendment Act, 1882,” FBI DAY, tho 2 Dili DAY OF OCTOBER, 1880, is hereby appointed as a SPECIAL BANK HOLIDAY at tho Ofiices of tho undermentioned Banks at Ashburton and Rakaia THE UNION BANK OF AUSTRALIA LIMITED. JOSEPH PALMER, Chief Officer. aHE BANK OF AUSTRALASIA. JOHN SAWEIiS, Acting Inspector TUB BANK OF NEW ZEALAND. D. L. MURDOCH, w 10872 General Manager. NEW ZEALAND RAILWAYS. ASHBURTON AGRICULTURAL SHOW, 29th OCTOBER, 1880. QATURDAY RETURN TICKETS to Ashburton will bo issued from Christchurch, Timaru, and intermediate stations on tho 29th October, available for return up to and including November Ist. The ordinary trains for and from Christchurch on the 29th will stop at the Saleyards Siding (opposite the Show Grounds) to take up or set down passengers if required. Passengers from North of Ashburton must book to Ashburton, and those from South re book at Ashburton to tho b’aloyaida Siding. Return Fares between Asliburton and tho Saleyards Siding: First-class, Gd ; Stcind-class 4d Tickets available for day of issue only. By order. 10892



NEW ZEALAND RAILWAYS. TRAIN ARRANGEMENTS FOR RACES OCTOBER 2Gtii AND 28th, AND AGRICULTURAL SHOW, OCTO BER 26tii AND 27tii, aTTIMAEU. ON the 27th the train which is due to leave Timaru for Ornri at 4.35 p.tn. will leave at 5.30 pm., AND RUN THROUGH TO ASHBURTON, arriving there at 830 p.m., stopping where re quired to sot down passengers; and on the 28th also it will run through to Ash burton, leaving Timaru at 5 25 p.m. Passengers for the Racecourse by the South Express trains, 20th and 28tb, can change and re-book at Washdyke, w- ore a train for the Racecnmse wi 1 connect. Saturday Return Tickets to Timaru will bo i-sued at Christchurch, Oaniaru, and intermediate stations from the 23rd to the 28th October, and to Washdyke from Christchurch, Tetnuka, and intermediate stations for South Express trains on 26th and 28th, all available for return up to and Including Ist November. *IOBBI By Order. ASHBURTON AGRICULTURAL AND PASTORAL ASSOCIATION. THE following PRIVATE PRIZES aro 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 h»s entire Royal Conqueror for the beat 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 ago. Special entry required. C. STRACHEY—£I Is for the best Fox Terrier Dog or Slut. Special entry required. A. PROi’HEROF, of Wakanui Mill, will give one suck flour for the best Home-made Loaf of Bread from Flour ground in the Wakanui Mill. H. H. BECBETAN, 0836 w Secretary,



In Bankruptcy- I IN BANKRUPTCY. In the District Cnurt of Ashburton (being a Local Court of Bank ruptcy), holden at Ashburton. In the matter of “ The Bankruptcy Act, 1883,” and the Acts amend ing the same. NOTICE is hereby snven that John Campbell, of A:hhurton, Weaver, has this day been adjudicated a bank rupt, and the tiret meeting of creditors will he held in the District Courthouse, Ashburton, on THCItSDAV, October 28th, 1886, at 12 o’clock noon. Dated this 23rd day of October, 1886. J. O. BELL, *lO9Ol Deputy Official Assignee. Meetings.



ODDFELLOWS’ HALL. TRIAL BY JURY rpHDRSDAY & p RID AY, OCTOBER 28 & 29. 1.0.0. F , MU , LOYAL TIN WALD LODGE, THE ANNIVERSARY of the above will bo celebrated by A Ball, ON SHOW NIGHT, FRIDAY, Oct 29- IN THE TEMPERANCE HALL. Dancing to commence at 8 o’clock. Tickets-Four Shillings. Ladies free. 10891 Tenders. 'I "BNDKRB—Wanted for GRUBBING I and BURNING about 53 Chains GORSE on the road oil Section No. 5, Reserve 350, near Tinwald, to bo sent in not later ihan Saturday, October 30th—Address J. P. QUIN, 10893 Mail Cftice.



WAKaNUI road district. TENDERS ere invited for tho following works: No. 9G.—Ploughing sides of roads in No. 15 Ward, about 20 miles No. 97. Fitzgerald’s Road—metalling about 80 chains Particulars can bo seen at tho Board’s Office, where Tenders will be received till 10.30 a.in. on SATURDAY, November Glh. FO KS & SON, °10899 Di trict Surveyors. Auctions. 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 aa REVERSE A EE Containing. 2400 A 0 B E s 2400 And situate THREE MILES FROM THE TINWALD RAILWAY STATION, On tho South Bank of the Ashburton River. The Property will bo divided into con venient sized FARMS OP gQ ACRES AND UPWARDS, AND WILL BE SOLD ON EASY TERMS.



Land. Land Land. MESSRS MILES & GO. are in structed by I. R. C. C. Graham, Etq., to offer BY PUBLIC AUCTION', ON SATURDAY. 27th NOVEMBER N.FXT, At Mr George Jameson's Store, Ashburton, 900 AUIIISB 900 of his Tinwald property, known aa Graham’s Farm, Fronting on Graham’s Road, along which a coach runs daily. The land is of good quality, and suitable for all kinds of agricultural purposes, and has not been cropped for ten years. The farm is only one mile distant from Tinwald Railway Station and three miles from Ashburtcn, and watered throughout with the County races and natural creeks. ABOUT 400 AGEES BLOCKS OF 35 to 40 ACRES, AND 500 ACRES IN BLOCKS of 'uowr 100 ACRES EACH, Plans are in course of preparation, and will bo circulated shortly. Sale will take place at 2 o’clock. Terns of payment : 10 per cenL cash, 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, Agent, Ashburton*



WESTGATE & BYTES, (From G. Elliott, Christchurch), ITt ISHMONGERS AND POULTEKBBS : oytster saloon, Tancred street, Asiirurton. N,B. —We are now receiving daily Freeh Fish of tho 1 eel ij n]ity. VC4 Perkin Warbeck II WILL Stand (his season at Grove Park, Tinwald. He is by the cr'oi rated ho Perkin Warbeck (imp , out of Miss Kate (imp). Perkin Warbeck was go’ by Adventurer, dam Bumble Kite, by Voltigeur—.Sweet briar, by £ took well—Eglantine, by Flying Dutchm n —Azdia, by (Jatton —Anno! Lyle, by Ashton—Lamia, by Gohann*. Adventurer by Newmiuater, d,,ni Palma, by Emilias. Newminster by Touchstone, dsm Beeswing. Miss Kite was got by Adventurer, her dam Spu-'ing Life, by Prime Alinieter —C'ar.d ewick, etc , etc. An examination of h 3 psd'gtee wll 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. Tetms : Three guineas, due on Ist January, 1887. Groomage free, ss, pay able at first service. For further par- The Thoroughbred Horse Pedigree Honiara apply 9676 EDWARD GATES.



The Thorouglibred Horse Macilleathean WILL stand in Ashhuiton and trave the surrounding districts this season. He is a dark brown or black horse, stands 10 bands high, got by English Tim WbifH r, out of Flying Scud. Tim WhilHor 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 1805, got by Fisherman, her dam bemg Jeanette by Little John, Whilhelmina by Romeo, Moss Rose by Emigrant, the 1 mer mare (For extended pedigree see English and Australian stud b oka ) Tim Wbiffler was scarcely ever beaten in England. The dam of this horse being by Fisherman shows his grand blood, as a study of the stmt book will show that Musket’s great success has been from Australian bred mares, for tha descendants of the grand old Visherman, viz., Martini* Henry, Nordenfelt, and Trenton, are al descended from Fisherman on the dams side. Terms ; One Mare, did. A rcauction will bo made for two or more inarms from one owner. Grootnage fee, Ds, payab'e on first service. GEO APPLETON,



9633 Proprietor, Ashburton. 0 STAND THIS SEASON NETHERBY FARM. ASHBURTON, And visit the surrounding neighborhood, The Thoroughbred Stallion Johnny Faulkner. Pedigree : He is by St. Albans, out of Impudence, by Peter Wilkins, out of Prudence by Jersey, out of black Sail by Wanderer, out of Fairy (imp.) (For tabulated pedigree see cards ) Terms ; £lO 10s for thoroughbred mares. £5 5s for half-bred mares. Also, the Thoroughbrid Stallion By Messenger, out of Kate O’Shano, Will stand at Netberby Faim, and travel Ashburton, Methvcn, Mount Somers, and Terms ; £3 10 ; guarantees, £5 ss, Season, Ist January, 1887. Guarantees, Ist Juiy, 1887, AT Rouser, ho districts of Alfcrd Forest 9635 L ABKEY, Proprietor



Fubi)o K ° tu-e 1 BARBELL’S STEAM PATENT FAMILY (AS ADVERTISED IN “ WEEKLY PRESS.”) ON SALK BY F. FERRIM AN, SOLE AGENT, ASHBURTON. THIS MACHINE IS THE MOST PERFECT AND GREATEST LABOR SAYING EVER 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 pnin'nl hand rubbing is n and the slightest effort, is sufficient to tu n the handle—a child ten years of a>e being able to eas ly work it No Copper or Boiler required, the whole process of washing lein i done in Machine at same time. The Machine undoubtedly supplies ihe beat means of disinfr Ring the clothes which come in contact wi:h contagious diseases, no germs of infection being able to survive ten minutes immersion in the steam. Two blankets can ha washed at, the same time or four sheets; tan shirts, or other articles in proportion. Any special size can be made for Hospitals, Laundries, or Hote Ikeepers. TENT, T.RPAULIN, FLAG, AND HORSECLOTH MANUFACTURER. A LARGE STOCK ALWAYS ON HAND OF TENTS OF ALL SIZES CALICO, DUCK, TWILL, AND CANVAS. Manilla Hope, 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, Battens and Canvas kept in stock, and repairs promptly executed. Tarpaulins from Gxßto2l sGO always in stock. Oilskin Clothing made on the Premises. BROUGHT BEFORE THE PUBLIC OF NEW ZEALAND. 10799 W- PATCHING-, All made on the Premises MARQUEES from 12 x 24 to 25 x 65 ON HIRE. All Orders by Letter or Telegram Promptly Attended to. 10861 EAST STREET, ASHBURTON.



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f |TO STAND THIS SEASON. Tam O’Shanter, By Messenger Banshee, Will Travel the Districts of WATERTON, WHEATSTONE, FLEM INGTON, WILLOWBY AND lONGBEACH. Fee : £3 Os. Draught Stallion, Spring Bank, By Yeung 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 *nre than two mares. Mares will be grazed free to January Ist, but no responsibility incurred. JOHN GRIGG, 10’ 794 Proprietor.



TO THE LADIES Grand Show OF New Spring Goods. ANDREW ORR JS NOW SHOWING A SPLENDID ASSORTMENT OF NEW GOODS IN EVERY DEPARTMENT. GRAND DISPLAY OF NOVELTIES NEW MILLINERY NEW SI RAW HATS ZEPHYRS, in checks ar.d stripes SOMMER HOSIERY MANTLES AND JACKETS COSTUMES NEW GOODS NEW DRESS GOODS hEW CARPETS New Goods IN Every Department ALL GOODS MARKED IN PLAIN FIGURES AT WHOLES LE PRICES ANDREW ORR



{ ASHBURTON AGRICULTURAL AND PA-TORA B AS - 'CrA'rr'N. | '] T P BCJKGES'ES are requested to observe FRIDAY, 29th INST., AS A HOLIDAY Being the day appointed for this Associ ation's Ninth Annual Show. (Signed) R. FEIEDLANDEB, A. Harrison. Alfred Harrison, AUCTIONEER, STOCK AND ESTATB AGENT AND VALUATOR. ATUR DAY SALE at 12 o’clock sharp —Horses, Cattle, Pigs, Produce and Merchandise. Agent Norwich Union Fire Insarene Company. FOR SAL rs— Piano, by Bord, nearly new. Cheep 1 Spring Cart, with seat, nearly new 1 Spring Cart, suitable to butcher M baker. Good order. Spring Cart—Cheap 1 Dray and Frame .1 Stripper 1 Sulky Plough, by Deere and Oo 1 Chaffcntter, by Bentall 1 Mangle for household IAo, vary strong and in good order 1 Horsepower and Intermediate ALFRED BAP.RISON



T. Bullock. PH>R SALE— Doable Seated Americas Waggon. 6 181 * T. BULLOCK TO LET—Commodious Grain Store West street. • f. BULLOOK T' 5 LET, HOUSE io Moore Ro originally owned by Mr Sealy, ne\t to Mr Orr’a property. Apply to T. EUIXOCK SALE or TO LET, Mr Winsar’s I 1 Property, corner of Cox and Gass 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. 17 OR SALE—Lot 10. fronting on the S_ Alford Forest Road, with cottage, stable, washhouse, cellar, &o. Also, three sections adjoining, on which is erected a five-roomed house on concrete foundations, store, &c. These properties will be sold on very liberal terms Apply to T. BULLOCK. TO LET —At a low rental, Centre Bakery, together with shop end dwelling house. Apply to T, PEAS For Sale a few bags, hand threshed ; suitable for seed T. BOLLOCK r p > LET, a three-roomed Cottage si L Trevorton. Rent, 3s fid per week. Apply tj T, BULLOCK > | O Li’-T—2 Cottages in Grey Street, I ko'Tii as Coatts’ block; Bent et6s per week T BULLOCK, F iOR SALE—Two sets of three leered harrows, bv “ Howard.” T. BULLOCK the £l9 Liberal terms if required. Apply to f7*'Oß SALE Lot 25, fronting Jj North Town Belt. Price. T. BULLOCK TO PAINTERS. rPO LET at a low rental. Shop end X Dweliioghonae in Moore attest, lately iu occapetion of Mr Lucas. T. BULLOOK Town Sections lOR SALE.



711, Wakauni road and Willi atnet 70S, Wills street 6SO, Havelock street 745, Peter street 746, do 822. Cox street 818, Aitken street 842, corner Casa and Aitken streets 3240, corner William andKermede stmt 248, Kermode street 248 do 249 do 333, Moore street 1059, corner Peter and Walker streets 1060, adjoining 49, Kermode street 58 do (U do 230, Havelock street, with bnildlng 231, Havelock street 1781, Peter street, with buildings 10. ;9 do do 158, Wills street 539, (part). Peter street 1‘”'0. Moore street, with bnildlng: 1538, Peter street 1050. comer Peter and Walker streets 808, Cox street, with bnildlng 813, Aitken 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 Oox and William streets 778, adjoining 535, Peter street, with Building 791, Cox street 1006, Peter street 1007, do 54 5. Cox street, with bnildlng' 310, corner Havelock street 31;, adjoining 305 Burnett street 7- 6 Wills street 732. d> 4i7 Bnr-u.ff siree*, T-ith buildings 118 '• core ?t-eer wstt 119. do It 2, 'Ht.rv.; fovHh.'M) 521, C'.rin-r d s and streets 236, Came: - n street 1010, corner (Iriarg and Peter streets 1011, corner Walker and Oox streets 1012, Oox street 1013 do 1186 Cameron street 860, Grey st-eet 527, Peter street 1041 177 sireh 318,0 ■ >. .vet Fc-r ..r-, prices, etc, apply te i hotn&s billloCK* 4ROAD® ASHBURTON