SINGULAR CASES OF EXTORTION

Dtwbdin, Ootober 27 Al the Polloo C jurt thlß morning Bndolf Hennriok Wagner, was sentenced to one year's hard labor for fraudulently obtaining £6 6j from Mr Owen McNally. The proiecntor is a cancer patient m the hospital and the accuaed extorted money on plea of getting physic, which would pat MoNally to ileep bo ac he would never wake again. The physio turned out to be oongh mixture. Hsnty Davidson waa oommitted for trial en a charge of sending a letter to J iaeph Slater, demanding £10 and threatening m default of payment to lay an information agf lnst Slater for eeduotl*- n;

TO-DAY'S TELEGRAMS.

Settlement. Tauranga, Ootober26. A public meeting will be held on Saturday to urge on the Government tbe neoMilty of opening up Grown and Native landi for settlement, Not payable. Tests made of qaactz found m reefs at Te Puke show that the stone le not pay ■blt. The Press Association. Weixikoton, October 26. The Directors of tbe Press Aseooiation ha»e arrived at| a unanimoui conclusion, after carefal consideration, that It is expedient m the interests of the Associa tion that one of their own staff Bhould be lent to Sydney as agent for the Associa* tlon m Australia. Pending further arrangement Mr Atack, the General Manager, will go to Sydney and remain there for six months m order to arrange the details of the new service. Alleged Embezzlement. Ch*lßtchubch, October 26. Archibald Mallcck, manager of Sieger's Sewing Machine Agency, was committed for trial on the charge of embezeling £21 belonging to tbe Company.

IRISH AFFAIRS.

(aiUTBE'S TELEGRAMS — OOPTBIGHT.] London, October 25. Monsigoor Persico, Papal Envoy sent to Ireland, bas returned to Rome. He reports that the Irish Bishops and clergy declare they are unable to do anything to change the hostile attitude of the people towards Great Britain. The Pope, is anxious to mediate. Mr Chaplin, M.P. for sleaford, m addressing his constituents, said that Mr Gladstone's recent utterances were of a criminal character, and evidently intended to weaken the authority of the Government and to encourage the Irish people to resist the laws. He thought if Mr Gladstone was allowed to continue the agitation the govern ment of Ireland would be impossible. (Rectlred October 26, 1.20 p.m.) - London, October 25. The Marquis of Hartington, addres sing a public at Nottingham yesterday, strongly condemned the language used by Mr Gladstone m his recent speeches m that city, which he declared would weaken the* arm of the Government m its efforts to firmly uphold the law and order. His Lordship strongly urged the loyalists m Ireland not to be be trayed by the- false sentiments ex pressed by Mr Gladstone. Mr Wilfred Blunt, who was arrested whilst presiding at a proclaimed meet ing of the English Home Rule Union, has been remanded, bail being allowed.

THE FRUIT INDUSTRY.

.+. So far this season the fruit crop of the colony promises to yield an abundant har- Teat, and to those who possess fuir sized orchards, the profitß that can be made will be a welcome addition to the settlers ' income. Few countries m the world are no suitable to ord'naTy table fruit as New Zealand, and it is somewhat a national disgrace that we have to send so much money ont of the colony each year for imported fruit, when from our soil and climate we should be exporters to a large extent. The question of sending fresh fruit to foreign markets, such as Great Britain, if, end has been, for Borne time occupying the attention of many of our leading growers . ) n the majority of cases the frnit which has reached England has not been a paying " spec." Our packers have not reached that degree of skill that will enable them to compete successfully with American and Continental shippers. But thete is another plan of sending fruit Borne that has not yet been made gene* rally known, and which could be carried ont on an extensive plan, and that is a Saying system of canning fruit. The emand m England for canned fruits m their winter time is a large and growing one. and at present the market is almost entirely supplied from the United States, where for many yeara mnch skill, atten tion, and capital has been devoted to raising that bratica into an extensive and profitable trade. Several packers m this colony have within the last few years tamed out some very creditable samp es of their goods, that is, fruit cooked •ithei m syrup or their own juice, and put up generally m about two pound tins. But wi<h few exceptions the get up of the artiole m its outward ap pearance has been greatly against its proper value m the Borne market. Ihe Americans devote much attention to the showy labels and substantial packing chsos which go a long way toward establishing a favor for their goods m the eyes of the British public who cannot overcome their fancy for an attractive article. There is a demand at Home for what is known m tha trade as fruit palp. Spain ships annually to England an immense quantity of apricots, packed when ripe, stoned and akinned, and put up m 14 and 281 b tins, aitnply cooked m their own juice, This " frnit pulp " is used by jam-makers either as a jam pure and simple with added augar, or as a basis for compound jam.- The price for the " apricot pulp " is about 36b per cwt delivered m London. In some districts m the colony quinces grow freely. and immense crops are gathered, and growers, more especially m the far n^rth, often say that the price that quinceg letch m the local markets is hardly a paying one. It is very probable that if quinces were canned and cooked into a pulp m large sized tins, a trial shipment would meet with a good market at Home. Again, apples boiled to a pulp m large tins would readily sell m England. Pastrycooks all over England use very large quantities of fruit all the year round, and apple pulp, ■which would be ranch handier and cheaper for their use than fresh fruit, would Boon create for itself a name and a trade. It is very possible that other fruits, such as gooseberries, which m Borne parts of New iZeaiend grow most prolifically, would be a paying " spec " to pack m large cans. Anyhow, we throw open these few sug gestions m this, the early part of the season, bo that fruit-growers may be in duced to make a trial of this new fruit export, and by trying the English market 1 with a few well. made and m ell-got up samples, see if it cannot be developed into a large and profitable trade, I Eeating's Powder destroys botbmoths, fleas beetles, and all other insects, while quite harmless to domeetis animals. In extermi nating beetl the success of this powder is •xtraordinary. It is perfectly olean m appli cation. See the artiole you purchase is Beating's, as imitations are noxious and tni««tual. Sold m tins, 6d, li, aps 3i ii

THE EXPLORATION OF NEW GUINEA

■ _ 1 Mr Walter R On hbertson, the leader of the Koyal Geographical Society's ex ploring party to tho highlands of British New Gaiuea, returned to Brisbane on the 9 ill lilt., by the s*o«mer Blrksgate, m company with f*tr W. A. Sayer, the bctauiat of the expedition. A representa tive of the "Courier" waited upon him aoon after his arrival, and had a long conversation with htm with reference to his trip. Mr Cathbertaon, who la m excellent health, bronzed by exposure to the weather, and, to use his own words, " although somevrhst thinner, ia better, health and atrength than when we starred fcr oar long tramp," waa very willing to give a general outline of his doings, reserving, however, a full account for the society. Mr Outhberteon arrived at Port Moresby on July 1. After making inquiries he decided to undertake the aicent of Mount Obree, one of the lead ing heights of the Owen Stanley Range, this season, and then trust, if successful, to have better support to further extend the work m the direction of the rest of the range next session. After making due preparations, Mr Oathbertson aay« :— •• O« the 2nd of August weetartedfor the Owen Stanley Range, with over ft hundred carriers, a number which increased as we passed through the various Tillages- The country between Kappa Kappa and our first stopping place, Mount Douglas, wbloh la about 17 miles Inland, is of limestone formation, and consists principally of beautifully grassed flats, and large hills, also well grassed, the timber about being stun'ed gum. The olass of country extends far to the northward, and also to south, and is, m my opinion, especially suited for horse and cattle breeding, and it is plenti fully supplied with water by the Kemp Welsh river and o.her streams running into it. The jangle lands which cover the river banks, and also many of the hills, are suitable for the growth of nil classes of tropioal produce, and are mostly of rioh black loamy soil. Sugar oane of very good quality Is largely grown by the natives for their own consumption Pass ing Mount Douglas easterly and northerly, as our course touk as, the coantry changed considerably, the formation being oh it fly ■late and granite. The hills beame moaotains, and instead of being either bald and well graced or timbered with gum, as on the southern, on the south western stde they proved to be mostly covered with thick jungle, though the soil is mostly of a dark and a loamy descrip tion The natives, after clearing the jangle away, form their gardens on the mountain Biopes. They seldom till the ground, but plant away just; as they fine* it. The ci«tr(ot is largely populated, m«Dy villages being eoattered about the mountain tops. It was at these villages that we purchased most of our native pro visions as we passed on our way. The same class of country ountlnues right away up to the main ranges, All the intervening ranges ran north- westerly and eouth-eattarly, ao that the tra<*k to the high mountains is a very hard one. You have to so up 2000 ft on the one side and down 1500 ft on the other side, one range after another, til daj long. When not doing this we were up to our waists m water all day. following up the bed of the Margaret, a fine creek, which leads up to the base of Mount Obree. Running m rapids at the rate of about from 10 to 11 knots an hour, this creek and its tribu taries would, I should think, be well worth prospecting, for there is evidently abun dance of elato and granite with qajttz veins. On breaking these stonee, metals of a white and yellow color were dis covered, the latter being nuundic. On the 30 h August we successfully arrived at the summit of Mount Obree, having ex perienced terribly wet weather during the whole journey. Mount Obree I found, to my great regret, to be only about 8000 ft m height, instead of 10,000 ft as given on the chart. From the Bummit I could see nothing but the tops of c-ouds m every direction. The only exebption was Mount Owen Stanley, which towered up among them to a great height, but shortly after sunrise the mist and the clouds obscured even that. la every direction we seemed surrounded by low bills. The Bides of Mount Obree near the summit were perpendicular cliff*, but we found very fine pine trees at from 6000 ft to 8000 f t; also rhododendrons and other plants. The natives have great fear of this mountain, believing it to be inhabited by the spirits of their departed relatives. They also believe that on its summit the Devil's villages are to be seen. Still they came along very well until within about 1000 ft of the summit, when | they were too frightened to go any further. They picked up everything we possessed, everything wb had token up the mountain with the intention of camping there, and cleared away to the foot again as hard as they could go. Having no food or water or blankets left, we were, after epsndlng one night on the summit, forced to retrace our footsteps after them. Even then we could not keep them fn the vicinity of the dreaded mount, their euperßtltione had snoh pow6r over (horn Sayer and I collected all that we could under the olrcnmetances, but we returned very much disheartened at not being able to stay longer. We found on reaching our camp at »he bBS 9of the mountain that all thf? villagers who had joined us after the start had cleared out, leaving only the boys brought through from the coast to pack us back down the creek. They, too, were In such a harry to ltave the big monntain behind them that we could not see the way to Bort our plants until wo came to our next camp We at once returned by the same track we had taken on the OQtward journey, feeling satisfied that, although we had not got Buoh n good collection of Bpecitmna as we could have wished, we had m every other respect made the most successful trip ever per formed overlxnd m New Guinea, We reached Port Moresby again on the 10th September. Oar health was good through out," I

The Rev J. S, Hill, of Auckland, last night conducted a very successful mission at Christ, ohuroh m connection with the V.M.C.A. He addressed large audiences m the Oddfellows' Hall during last week. Genera! Booth has just issued an appeal for 2000 offioers to be trained to go as mis, sionaries on behalf of the Salvation Army. It is, he states his intention to send bands of > Salvation missionaries to Zulultind and South Amerioa. A yeung engineer, impressed with the necessity for missionary work m British ( Guiana, has just thrown up his position, and gone to the headquarters of the army with the money to pay for a training that will qualify him to go and pilot a contingent of the army there. Appeals have come from Jamaica for officer- 1 , and as coon as the officers are ready the means will be found for despatching them and erecting a hall. The work has already begun m Jerusalem, and reinforcements are asked for. During the 12 months ending June no less than 1800 men and women offered themselves to beoome officers m the Salvation Army, the pay of whioh is — females (captains), 1.55; lieuten. ants, 12s ; males, 21s and 18s respectively, after all other expenses of the corps have been paid. It is impossible to remain long siok or out of health where American Co.'s Hop Bitters used, See another •• Rough on Itch."—" Rough on Itoh cures ekin humors, eruptions, ring worm tatter, salt rheum, frosted feet, chilblains itoh, ivy poison barber's itoh. " Rodoh on PiMsa."— Why Buffer piles ? Immediate relieif and complete cure uaronteed. Ask for ''Rough on Piles." Sure care for itching, pr.Qtru.diDg bleeding, or ftwriofaelpitot a

EXTRAORDINARY TREATMENT OF A SHIPWRECKED CREW.

The captain and B^coud mate of the Cardiff eteamer Treherbero h*v* been , landed at Liverpool by the eteamer lila f de Mindanao, and give particulars of the ; total wreak of their Teuel and their ex traordinary treatment at the hands of the ; Spanish people. TheTreherbert, an Iron ■crair Bt earner, of 1620 tona, and m bal j iait, was going from Madoria to Bilbao, { On the 7th August, during a dense fog, she a'ruck the rocks at Buitra Point, on the .north of Spain It was half-past one i o'clock In the morning, and soon after wards several hundred Spaniards came down from the mountains and crowded ronnd the vessel. The Spanish coast guards, who aUo went on board, pre vented any plundering for the lime being, bat aa noon as the crew left the moun taineers set abonfc taking whatever they conld lay their handa on. The ship wreoked people landed on the beach. Their boat) were then taken from them by the authorities, and there was no accom modation for the crew. By the payment of £5 the captain obtained a boat, and m this the men Bet out to Oamerlnai. They rowed all day and all night, and at last reached Oamerinai, where the authorities kept them on the beaoh with their effects, and would not allow them to take advantage of the shelter offered to them by the representative of the British Oonsnl. Oamerlnao is a fishing village, and the inhabitants took every opportunity of stealing some of their eff cts. At last the shipwrecked people got leave to go to the ahelter at firat tffared them, but by this time the purloining Spaniards had relieved them of a considerable part of their clothing. After this the shipwrnckad people had to undertake another long jonrney before they reaobed Oorunna. The captain and the seoond mate were brought from there to Liverpool m the lila de Mindanao, where the kind effiaeo of the Shipwrecked Mariners' Society were exercised. The Treherbert'ts orew numbered 19 hands.

A NOVEL POOD FOR CATTLE AND HORSES.

Farmers m New Zealand are not so much interested m feeding cattle m winter as those m Great Britain, but as it has to be resorted to on occasions, it will be interesting to learn that a new food is now making its way m the market, and promises to become very popnlar. Hitherto a variety of articles and condi ments have been used. The new depar ture is by the employment of cod liver oil, and is due to a series of experiments carried out by Mr Borwiok," one of the directors of the firm of J , Jenaon and 00. Those who argue from analogy, and are inclined to admit that odd liver oil would do as much for cattle as h haa done for human beings, may possibly have a dread lest the cost of the cattle oil should bear some resemblance to that of the chemist's little bottle ; but this fear is gtoondleßs. We learn from a Home paper that alter a liberal expenditure cf time and money, success has been attained, as now a barrel of cattle oil, containing 2201 bof pare oil, can be bought m England for rather leu than £5. The manufacture of this oil b now carried out on quite a large scale, and the undertaking of Messrs J. Jensen and Co., at Brettesnocs, m the centra of tti6 Norwegian cod fisheries, finds employment of over 500 hands Scarcely anyone requires to be told than animals, liko men, rtqulre a certain amount of fat to maintain the heat of the body, and this want the cod liver oil of Messrs Jensen supplies m a moßt na;r»tlcu9 foira. The proprlet.org olairo for it that it saves the lives of many lambs and calves m their early days, especially when born during inclement weather, by supplying the neoeßßary heat of the body, while it also pesseisei great fattening properties. Nor is its use to be confined to young animals, cs upon mature specimens about two ounces a day has a beneficial effect. A email quantity of oil can be given with advantage m con junction with ensilage food which may not be of the b*st quality. Furthermore there is eve^y chance of the oil proving of great use to horse keepers. One or two firms are giving it a trial, and a writer m the ll Sporting News" utatea that he tried the effect of it upon a oolt which was m very poor condition when bought and alao npon a horee which carried but little flesh. In the case of the former the beneficial effects were Boon apparent; while the horse improved by ttking a couple cf doses daily. Although the idea of using the oil for food for horses atid cattle is comparatively a new one, some years have elapsed since the experiment was first tried by the inventor* ; and the time which has intervened has been spent m improving the quality and re ducing the cost of production, and there fore of the price.

THE ABHBUKTON GUABDXAN*/ WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 26, ISB7



T. Bullock. FOR SALE. — An improved Farm of 245 Acres, being R S 27237, situated about 5 miles from Chertsey. Low prioo aad Jiberal torms apply to T. BULLOCK. Otpr -Lot 28, Trevorton, near the <=vu%j* Presbyterian Manse, contain. ing about £-acre, with 3-roomed Hoam thereon, for sale at the above price.' Terms if required. — Apply to T. BULLOCK. CHEAP PROPERTY for sale fronting the A'ford Foreßt Road, being Lot 25, containing about 2 roods, on which ii erected a 4-roomed Dwelling-house, &o. Tbis property is well Bituated, will be sold cheap and on easy terms. Apply to tT. BULLOCK. rriHBEE- Roomed Cottages near the Q at ± Works to let at a low rental. T. BOLLOCK TO LET.— 7-Roomed House m Burnett street near the Orange Hall. T. BULLOOK. TO LET at a low rental.— 4-roomed Cottage at Hampstead. T. BULLOCK. " TINWALD. "" TO LET, at a low rental, a 3-Roornea Cottage, nearMESHKABBBS, Machinlrt. Apply to . T. BULLOCK. TO LET.— 8-roomed Dwellbg-honE« together with an acre of laud pleasantly situated on tho Town Bel North, fronting the Domain. Apply to - T. BULLOCK. ' EOR SALE at a low price and 0n ... liberal terms, 16 acres of land with 2-roomed Cottage thereon, fronting tho Fairfield Road, not far from the County Saleyards. Apply to T. BULLOQg, BUILDING SITE near th* Woollen Faotory For Sale, being Lot 47, con. tainlng more than 1 acre, fronting Alford. Forest Road, and next to Mr Wlldamlth* property. A large proportion of the money can remain on interest at 6 pec cent, per annum.— Apply to T. BULLOCK. FOR SALE. I * T\OUBLH;-SEATED American Waggon, Apply to T. BULLOOK, FOR SALE,— Central Site, being par of TS 177, containing One-eighth of aa Aore, having a frontage of 33 fee' on Burnett Street, and adjoining tht " Mai Office. Very liberal termi of payme will be accepted.— Apply to T. BULLOOK. TINWALD~ ' """ TO LET— A Four-rccmed Honne with Shop, adjoining Mr Heseltine's pro- perty, and near the Railway Station. A err rental will be accepted. . T. BULLOOK. TREVORTON. mO LET.— Trevorton House, contain* JL ing 9 Rooms together with abnuif acres of land laid out as follows ; — Largft Lawn m front of tbe House, Shrubbery round about it, and a belt of. forest trees. Remainder m grass paddock. r J here is also a Stable and Coach houae erected on the property. App'y to T. BULLOCK; Willie Brewed a Peck o* Maut.—On Show Night. TISWALD RACING CLUB. ANNUAL MEETING. January 2nd, iBBB. President. Donald MoLesn. Vice-presidents. J. 0: N. Giigg »*d O, M. Strachey Judge. Matthew Stitt. Stewards. Jameß Begg, Geo. Jsniea, w. Fowler, M. Scott, O. Jephscn. Treasurer. M. Scott. Starier. David Thomas. Clerk of the Scales. Stephen Clark} CLKRK OF THE COURSE. B.Hankß< H ardioaffbrs. The Committee. First Bace to start punctually at 12.80. 1. Handicap Hurdle Race, of J6 sotbi over 6 flights of hurdles, abont Sft 6in high. Second horse to receive 50s from the stake. Nomination, 10s : acceptance. 6s. Ii miles. 2. Hovel Hurdle Bace, of 20 soys; orer6 flights of hurdles, about 3ft 6in high. Winner to bo Br>ld by auction, and the whole of the proceeds to go to the fond* of theOlnb. Weight lOat. Poot entrance 10s. H miles. 3. Tinwald Cup Handicap, ef 30 both. Eecond horse to receive £5 from thettake, Nomination, 15i; acceptance, 15a. 1& miles. 4. Trotting Baoe, Time Handicap, of 15 soys. Second horse to receive 50s from tho stake. No weieht under 10it. Nomina- tion, 10s ; acceptance, 5?. Pull snd go. 5. Maiden Bace, of 10 eova. Weight for age. Entrance, 10s: 1 mile. 6. Flying Handicap, of lOsovs. Entrance, IGb. Cup winner to carry 71b penalty. 6 furlongs. 7. Novel Baoe, of 20 aovs. Winner to be " sold by auction, and Ihe whole ot the pro* ceeds to go to the funds of the Olub. Post entry, 10a. Weight, Bat np. 6 fur- longs. 8. Consolation Handicap, of 10 bovb. En- trance, 10s. 1 mile. 9. Hurrt Ecurrt, for entrance money. En- trance, 103, For horses that have never won public money. Catch weights. BTJLEB AND BEGULATIONS. 1. No entry for the above Baces will be re- ceived except on the condition that all dis- putes, claims, and objections arising out of the racing shall be decided by the Stewards, ot whom they may appoint, their decision on all pointa connected with the carrying out of this programme to be final 2. O J.C. rules will be m force. 3. The races a*e open to any horso com- monly resident m the district from the Ist of October. 1887, to ihe date of meeting, and owned by a person who has resided m the district during the same period. 4. The district above mentio ed ia bounded on the north by the Selwjn, and on the south by the Orari. 5. Five per cent will bo deducted from the. gross of all monies payable m accordance with this programme for expeneea of the course. 6. No protest will b? received unless lodged within 16 mmnte3 after the race hos been run, to which the prot st refers, and must be ac- companied by £2 m cash. 7. Horses breaking m tbe Trot most pull and go, and trot to the satisfaction of the Biewar<ls. 8. All nomination*! and acceptances so to ' ih« f undfi of the Olub. 8 NOMINATIONS. All nominations must be accompanied by f eeß, age, name, description of horse, colon of rider, to be m tho hands of the Secretary, ad- dressed Kcott'B Hot 1, Tinwald, bofore 10 p.m% on Batuiday, December lOch, 1887. WEIGHTS. Weights will be declared on" Saturday. 17th December, 1887. ~ " ACCEPTANCES. Acceptances and MFiden entries must be m the hands of the Secretary, at Scott's Hotel. I*^*3ss^ 1Ov ' m ' °» *«***■ An efficient Band will be on the ground, olio a totalisator of the most approved make, ; Charges— Adalts, lv each , children, half price ; carriages, 2s 6d eaoh ; horses to Bad'*to| CXRIfc JEPHSON, „ 10 108 'ftpitHti



Public Notices. SHEEP SHEARS. TUBT .Received, ex « lonic, » a new loi V of the following,— 8.8.A. H.Z. \\ I, U. 38 A.S. with and without Drivers 75. ALSO,— Real Turkey Oil- stones. J. OEE & CO. (LATE 6RR AND ALCOBN.) MORE BARGAINS. WE have received ANOTHER BIG LOT of TRAVELLERS' SAMPLES, Whfoh we oan Sell at English PRICE r Th . c o P rlncf P al "lea are BoyB 1 and Men a Snlts and Tronserß, Hats, Hosiery Towels, Qallts, Shirts, Infant's Peilwes Uoraets, Sunshades, etc. The lot are marked m plain Fignreo. and now Ready for Sale OOME EARLY- AND SAVE 60 PER CENT. JOHN ORE & CO. ECONOMY IN TIME : ECONOMY IN LABOR : ECONOMY IN FENCING MATERIAL. Patent Titan^Wire Strainer. ADVANTAGES: TT strains a wire anywhere, either at post or midway ; makes the best knot, and one which seldom breaks old wire ; does not slip about m working ; strains with unrivalled power, ease, and freedom from annoyance ; does not allow the wire to slacken moro than ONE- SJXTEENTH of an inch while being secured ; combines lightness snd strength m the highest degree ; can be conveniently applied to all purposes which require WJreß to be joined under tension. A REVOLUTION IN WIRE FENCING EFFECTED BY REID'S PATENT TRIPLEX WIRE STRAINER. (Patented m 1885 throughout Great Sritain, the United States, and the Colonies.) No Straining Posts required except at the angleß of fences. The boring of Straining Posts unnecessary. The advantages claimed for these, the latest and most improved means of strain- ing wire fences, are : - THEY COST NOTHING, because they pay their cost m the straining posts they aave. THEY ARE A DIRECT GAIN m economy of time and labor, because no boiing of straining posts is required, and the whole process of straining occupies only about quarter the usual «.ime. THEY EFFECT A FURTHER SAV- ING of time and labor as lorig as the fence exists, because they are left perma- nently attached to the wires, which can therefore be tightened or slackened when- ever desired. Comparative Estimate- of 14 chains of 6-Wire Fence. UNDER OBDINARY METHOD. No Wire Stretchers left attached. s d. 2 strains of 7 chains each, requiring 3 straining posts at say 3s each 9 0 Labor at 2 strains of 6 wires, say 1 man for 1 hour, at Is per hour 1 Labour digging, erecting, and fixing 3 straining posls and stays for same, cay 1 man for 4 hours, at Is per hour , ... 4 0 Labor boring two straining posts, Bay 1 man for 20 minutes ... 0 4 Total 14 4 UNDER NEW SYSTEM. Triplex Wire Stretchers being left attaohed to Wire. b. d. 1 strain of 14 chains, Patent Triplex Wire Stretchers used midway, and straining 7 chains on each side ; only 2 straining posts required, at say 3s each ... 6 0 Labor at one strain of 6 wires, say 1 man for 20 minutes, only no fastening being required ... 0 4 Labor erecting, digging, and fixing 2 straining posts and stays for same, say 1 man for 2 hours, 40minnt£ ... 2 No boring required... ... ... 0 0 e CoBi of 6 Triple Wire Stretchers, at say about 8d eaoh ... ... 4 0 Total 13 0 ♦NOTE WELL. —If lITAN WIRE STRAINER be used and removed after straining, the above item of 4s will also be saved, thougla at the expense of future efficiency. Miowing New System to be so much more economical than tin old *me — that a balance is left over ajter Molu<? : ng the cost o/ Triplex Wire Si*etchet HI McCallum & Co. Sole Ag tfl for tlje County ot uenrti



The Stud. npHE AMERICAN TROTTING HORSE BMwood Alidallati, Will stand this season at Lyndfaurst, Dan- das, and at owner's Stable, Aehburton. For particulars apply to . MAX. FRIEDLANDER. TO TRAVEL THIS SEASON IN THE METHVEN AND LAURISTON DIS TRIOTB. mHE CLYDESDALE COLT,— Diplomacy. Bred by John Grigg, Esq., of Long- beach, Diplomacy's sire is Lord Beacons- field, dam Pleasant by Prince Charlie. For particulars and terms apply to 10tl8 Cairnbrae. TO TRAVEL THIS BEASON IN THE ASHBURTON, WAKANUI, AND SURROUNDING DISTRICTS. mHE CLYDESDALE ENTIRE COLT, Johnny's Fancy. Bred by Mr James Gow, of Taieri, by Lord Salisbury, dam Sally 2nd. For particulars and terms, apply to MAX FRIEDLANDE 9|148 Propr TO STAND THIS SEASON, JLT OWNER'S LIVERY BTABLES, BURNETT STREET. mHE THOROUGHBRED ENTIRE Athlete Bred by Mb Sibbald, of Burkes Pasß. ATHLETE is a beautiful brown, and stands 15 hands 3 inches high. He is by Detractor, dam Promised Land. Detractor is by the celebrated Traducer, Promised Land by The Pier For extended pedi- gree see N Z Stud Book. For particulars and terms apply GEO. F. SCOTT, T Proprietor. "^ @g 10f97 Bazaar Livery Stables. TO STAND THIS BEABON. mHE k THOROUGHBRED STALLION Wizard, By King of Clubs, dam Charm, both imported WIZARI> is half brother to Spade Guinea and Stonyhurst, and full brother to Charmer, and was bred by the Middle Park Stud Company. He is a beautiful whole-colored chestnut, and Bhows grand power and quality. For full particulars apply to O. KEAaNS, Or Wm. HEALY, Proprietors, 9*12 Ashburton. TO TRAVEL THE ASHBURTON AND LONG BEACH DISTRICTS. mHE CLYDESDALE ENTIRE, Young Major. YOUNG MAJOR is by Major, who was imported to Tasmania from England by R. Q. Kermode, Esq. He took first prize at the Hoyal bociety's Show m England, and many first prizes m Tasmania. YOUNG MAJOR was bred by Mr James Stark, his dam, Smiler, imported from Tasmania, where she was a first prizn taker, and her progeny gained many awards. Teems : One Mare £3 ; groomage, sa, payable first service. For 3or more mares, property of one owner, special terms may be agreed on, ANDREW DAWSON, Proprietor, '__, Waterton. TO STAND THE SEASON AT GROVE FARM' TINWALD, mHE THOROUGHBRED HORSE, Perkin W& rbeck 11, PEDIGREE. a. Touchstone 2 Newminster Beeswing tH £ CO . 2 CO g-"* 1 Palma Emilius j? Francssca H > v Voltaire *gVoltigeur MarthaLynn n S3 |J ,g Stockwel W Eglantine -- ■ — \) uj Touchstone Jj Ij; Newminster Beeswing P^ c h 3 «2 Palma Emilius H ij Francesca jv B „ Melbourne g "J S Prime Minister pMtalde to^ 1 CB. Candlestick M™ Warden Maid of Burghley PERKIN WARBEOK 11. has splendid action, possesses great strength, is as handsome hb they are made, and is a horse calculated to throw a most valuable class of racing or other Btock, An examination of his pedigree will show that he possesses a double strain of the celebrated Adventurer blood, and is one of the very best bred animals m the Southern Hemisphere. Tho sons of Newminster have, as a family been more successful at the stud than any family of modern days, and with the exception of Hermit, who ia now standing m England at 200 guineas, Adventurer, the grandsire of Perkin Warbeck II has produced the most winners of them all. For further particulars apply to EDWARD GATES, Grove Farm, iiono TiawiU,



Public Notice t Frae Shiehallion to Craig- r Venean. THE SCOTCH CONCERT. » f ODDFELLOWS' HALL, FRIDAY, \J OCTOBER 28th. CATTLE SHOW NIGHT. Tickets 3b, 2s, and Is. Doors opeu at .7. Pibroch at half-past. I The usual BALL after the Concert. r Tickets — Gentlemen, 3s. t J. C. DUNCAN, I 10J104 Secretary. ASHBURTON AGRICULTURAL AND PASTORAL ASSOCIATION. ffIHE Burgesses are requested to observe L FRIDAY, 28th INST., as a ' Holiday, being the day appointed for this Association's Tenth Annual Show. (Signed) THOMAS SEALY, 10f137 Mayor. ASHBURTON AGRICULTURAL AND PASTORAL ASSOCIATION. THE TENTH Annual Exhibition or STOCK, IMPLEMENTS, &o. WILL ba held at the County Saleyards Ashbntton, on FRIDAY, OCTOBER 28xh. In addition to (the Private Prize List already published, the following Prizes are offered : — Mb Leonard White, £2 2s— For the best Yearling Draught Colt or Filly. Da J. M. Tweed, £1 Is -For the best Fox Terrier of any age, dog or bitch, Mb John Small, £1 Is— For the largest Collection of Small Birds' Heads. Pbbss CoarANY Limited, Ohrlst- church — Special Priza to the largeßt Prize Taker m Butter. Price to be paid for Birds' Heads and Eggs, Is 6d per 100. Exhibitors are requested to enter as early as possible this week. JOHN G. RESTELL, 10*5 Secretary. Wee Jouky Daidles.— Show Night. miMARU AGRICULTURAL AND X PASTORAL ASSOCIATION. THE ASSOCIATION'S TWENTY-SECOND ANNUAL SHOW OF STOOK, &0,, WILL BB HELD ON THE ASSOCIATIONS GROUNDS, WAI-ITI ROAD, OK TUESDAY, 26th, and WEDNESDAY 26th Uctobeb, 1887. CONSISTING OF SHEEP, CATTLE, HORSES, PIGS, DOGS, DAIRY AND AGRIOTURAL PRODUCE, IM- PLEMENTS. WOOL, Ac., &0.. PRIZES amounting to about £650 will be given m Pieces of Plate, Medals, or Cash PRIVATE AND SPECIAL PRIZE L'tST, and for further particulars see Posters, Entries close for Sheep, Cattle, and Pigs on BATURDAY, 16th met. ; all others on TUEBDAY, 18th inst. Prize Lists may be obtained on applica- tion to the undersigned. F. W. STUBBS, 10 57 Secretary. HAYING taken over the Grocery and Earthenware Departments of the Business of the late Firm of ORR and ALOORN, I will continue those Branches of the Business m tho same Shop for the present. I have regular Shipments of GLASS AND EARTHENWARE, Coming forward from the Manufacturers which enables me to SELL At a PRICE that defies competition. I Intend, bb formerly, making TEA my speciality. COFFEE ground daily on the Premises. Quality combined with Cheapness will be my Motto. 9*99 ROBERT ALCORN. P.S. — Having taken oyer the debts of the IRONMONGERY and GROCERY Departments of the late firm of Orr and Aloobn, persons indebted are hereby requested to settle at once, or call on me and arrange and aave expenses. ROBERT ALCORN. George Jameson TURNIP ANDJRAPE SEEDS. FOR SALE— Pnrple and Green Top Aberdeen, Mammoth, Grey stone, and other varieties. These have been thoroughly tested; and are guaranteed new and fresh. GEORGE JAMESON, 10§l7 Auhburton. Wool Season 18&7-88. T IBERAL OABH ADVANCES' made JLj on Large or Small Clips at Current Rates, Woolpaoks and Twine Supplied. GEORGE JAMESON, 10316 Ashburton. "Wool. Wool/ MESSRS MILES AND CO. beg to inform their friends and olients that they propose Holding Local Auction Sales of Wool Throughout the Season as usual, and are now prepared to make Liberal Advances on large or small clips free of Commission, and at a low rate of interest. SALES will be held as formerly m MR GEO. JAMESON'S SHED, WEST \ STREET, Where every care and attention will be given to each lot entrusted to our care. The Shed is well lighted, convenient, and m every way suited for the proper display tf Wool. WUOJLPAOKB AND TWINE supplied - JUoir*3_b Current Kates. *f. T. FORD, Auctioneer. 18 113 GEORGE JAMESON, Agent. I— i — — — — ■— ■ — — — ■» J Echoes of Neil Gow— Scotch Concert, I



Public Notices ST. PATRICK'S BOYS.— AI the Scotch Concert on Sho"w Night. HCEuOBBHOIDICON A SURE CURE for PILES. A ne* discovery Forwarded to any addrea on receipt of 7s 6d. Communications strictly confidential. WALTER B. MOSS, Ashburton. MOiNEY TO LEND. I HAVE £200, £400, £1,400 and othei sums, waiting investment on good freehold security at current rates oj interest. JOHN A. CAYGILL, 10+58 Solicitor, Tanored street^ IMPHM.-Show Night. ASHBURTON COUNTY HUNT CLUB. A SPECIAL GENERAL MEETIN of Members will be held on FRI- DAY Nsxt, 28th October, 1887, at Quill's Commercial Hotel, Ashburton, at 7 30 p.m. pharp, All Members are particularly re- quested to attend. Business : To oonsider the keeping and hunting of the Hounds for the ensuing year. CECIL WROUGSION, for Secretary. Ashburton, 21st October, 1887. 10J128 BANK HOLIDAY. PURSUANT t~The Banks and Bankers' Ac£ Amendment Act, 1882," FRIDAY, the 28t^ day of October. 1887, is hereby appointed aa a Special Bank Holiday at the ctbees of the under- mentioned Banks at Aehburton and Rakaia. The Union Bank of Australia, Limited, JOSEPH PaLMEK, Chief Officer. The Bank of Australasia,— E. W. MOBRAH, Inspector. The Bank of New Zealand, — D. L. MURDOCH, 10 141 General Manager. 1 Young Major, AT the request of the Farmers of the Mayfield District, YOUNG MAJOR will stand nt Mr Burgess* Farm on WED- NFSDAY Nights and THUBSDAm Farmers vrill oblige by beirg punctual as the Horse has a long jo«»rney YOUNG MAJOW will be m Asbborton on FRIDAY EVENINGS and SATURDAYS, and at my farm, Waterton the rest of the week. Further particulars from the Groom m oharge. A. DAWSON, 10 132 Proprietor. THE ASHBUETON WOOLLEN MANUFACTUEING COMPY (Limited.) deposits T>ECEIVED m large cr small snn» at JLI) the following Rates of Interest .•— Six per cent tf fixed for 6 months Seven per cent if fixed for 12 months H. SEMPLE, 9*56 Secretary. p< XT A W X I N 8 While lhankicg his Customers for the succees already obtained m bis new enter- prise, has just received a fresh supply, and is prepared to Bell as Cheap as any House m Ashburton. Also, — A new line of Men's, Ladies' and Chil- dren's Bootß and Shoes, jast m from the Manufacturer. C H. earnestly solicits a call. Motto : Small profits and quick returns Honest Men and Bonnie Lassies.— Scotch Concert. g£U* LOOK HERE! THE PREMIER TAILOR, Town Hall, IS making Tweed Puits m first-olass style from £2 10s Od. Trousers from 18s 6d (specialty). Heavy Saddle Tweed Suits, £4 0s Od, GENTS' OWN MATERIAL MADE UP. Trousers, 7s (3d ; Sac Suits, 35s ; Pagets, 40s. Terms Cash* TOWN~~H ALL, EAST STREET* Trees Trees Trees NOTICE TO PLANTERS. rHE undersigned bega to call the attention of farmers, settlers an<i others to hiß extensive utook of FRUIT AND FOREST TREES, among whloh are about 3,000,000 Forest Trees, incla ding 200,000 Cupreasus Macrocarpa, one and two years old; 200,000 Pinus Insig- nia, one and two yeara old ; 100,000 Pinus Larlolo ; 300,000 Silver Birch; 10,000 Pinus Außtrl&ca; all other kinds m proportion. All kinds of Cabbage plants on sale, and a few thousands of very early Strawberry Plants. N.B. — All orders by poßt, or otherw'n shall receive my baßt attention. JAMES PORTER, iOLJjFTON NURSRRY Alienton, Ash' y arton NSW ZEALAND CLOTHING FACTORS' rHE NEW GOODS FOR THE SUMMER SEASON ARK NOW OPENED OUT The otock is THE LARGEST & BEST SELECTED IN THE TOWN, And the variety of Style and Patterns m Men's, Youths', and Boys' Clothing loaves nothing to ba deßired. rhousands of Men's and Boys Suits, newest styles. Trousers and Trousers and Vests manufactured of New Zealand Tweeds. Every garmen warranted shrunk Overcoats, Waterproof Coats and Leggings iv £reat variety Hats, comprising every new styln worn Children's Jersey Suits, Children's Men- of-War Suits Gentlemen's Hosiery, Scarvea; Oxford Ragatta and White Shirts Bugs, Portmanteaus, and Travelling Bags The celebrated WERTHEIM St.WiNG MACHINE. Time Payments. H,2, CLOTHING FACTORS', MrftftHVt-' .



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