TO-DAY'S TELEGRAMS.

Obituary. New Plymouth, October 8. The wife of Henry Scotland, MLO died this morning, age seventy yearß. An Unusual Case Wellington, October 8 Bather an unusual case occurred m th< civil list at the R.M. Court this morning Mrs Campbell, barmaid at the Foreßters Hotel, sued chief officer Lindsay, of the lonic, for £60, as medical expenses foi breaking her arm. . It appeared there had been a gathering at the hotel, with some dancing, and the accident occurred when the party were leaving. Plaintiff averred Lindßay twisted ber arm while shaking hands, causing her to fall and break hei arm, but defendant alleged Bhe bad ■wung round of her own account, suddenly let go, and fallen m consequence. The Magistrate gave judgment for £5 and costs. Denial. Sir B. Stout states he is not going to Melbourne as announced by some jour nal*. The Midland Rai way. With reference to proposed alteration In the Midland Railway contract, it is Stated the Oompsny wish them m order to Inspire confidence on the Stock i xchange. Their own representatives are quito satisfied with the valuable nature of the concession, Mr Brodle Hare having stated that the forest block around Lake Brunner will In Itee'f pay the whole ooet of the Hdo. Half - f this block the Com pany get m alternate sections, and the timber royalty alone is estimated to be worth £10 an acre. For the oth.r land the Company have already been offered £1 per acre. Inquest. Chbistchproh, October 8 An Inquest was held at Sydenham this Doming on the. body of Jessie Halleday, two years old, who fell into a waterhole m the parents garden. Animation was restored, but tbe child died from the •hook and exhaustion. The verdict was "Accidental Death." The jury added a tlder that such holes should be enclosed ov covered. Alleged Arson. At the Police Court this morning, De Brun, stationer, charged witn arson, was remanded, bail being refused. The fire broke out m his shop on Wednesday night, but was extinguished before serious dam age was done. De Brun states that he came from Norway last June and that he bought stock from Mrs Izatt for £200, giving promissory note due November 20. He expected money from Home by that time. He insured the place for £300 In the Viotoria office. De Brun further states he left a gold watoh and £7 m the shop, wblob, however, could not be found when the place was searched by the police. A New Steamer. Port Chalmers. October 8. Arrived—Union Company's new steamer Pukaki from Glasgow.

TIE HUMORS OF A DUBLIN AUDIENCE

. «. Mrs Kemble, m her ' Reminiscences,' cays: — "The humors of a Dublin audi ence, much as 1 had heard of them before going to Ireland, surprised and diverted me very much. The second night of our acting -there, as we were leaving tbe theatre by the private entrance, we found the carriage surrounded by a crowd eagerly waiting for our coming out. As soon as my father appeared there was a shout of ' Three cheerß f^r Misther Charges !' then came Dall, and ' Three cheers for Misthrees Charles !' then I, and "Three chters for Miss Fanny!' 1 Bedad, she looks well by gaslight !' ex claimed one of our admirers. ' Och, and bedad, she looks well by daylight, too !' retorted another, lhongh what his opportunity for forming that flattering opinion of the genuineness of my good looks had been I cannot imagine. What further remarks passed upon us I do not know, as we drove off laughing, and left onr friends vociferously cheering My father told us one day of his being followed up Sackvllle street by two beggar women, between whom the following dialogue passed, evidently with a -view to his edification : ' Onb, bnt he's on liti gant man, Is Mhther Charles Kemble .' 1 An ' 'deed, so was his brother Mister John, thin — a moighty folne man ; and to see his demainour, puttln' his hand In his pocket and glvin' me sixpence, bate all the world.' Lord 0 , whose tall, lathy figure and pro minent teeth were well known to the pauper population of Dublin, having told a tiresome old female beggar who w»b pursuing bim to 'go along,' received the pgreeab'o re joiner : 'Ah, go 'img wid yonr own self; ye're like an old comb— all back and teeth.' When I was acting Lady Townley, In the scone where her husband complains of her late hours and Bhe in solently retorts * I won't come home till four to-morrow morning,' and receives the startling reply with which Lord Townley leaveß her : ' Then madam, you shall never come home again,' I was apt to stand for a moment aghast at this threat ; and one night, during this pau-B of breathless display, one of my gall.sy auditors, thinking, I suppose, that I was Wanting m proper spirit not to make some rejoinder, exc* aimed 'Now, thin, Fannj?' which very nearly upset the gravity pro duced by my father's impressive exit both In me and m the audience."

ADVANTAGES OF THE TELEPHONE

» On one of the telephone circuits In the western part of the olty, where four sub scribers use the same line, one of them was called up the other day by a second on a matter of business. ' You say you paid two dollars per yard ?' queried the first. 'No, I didn't say exactly.' 'Bat my wife wants to know. Give the exact figures.' ' I will the first time I sse you. 1 1 But why not now V ' Because Mrs L. , who is on the line, Is always listening at her telephone to hear what the rest of us say, and my wis doesiA went her to know.' 'Ob, that's it. I thought you might be afraid of Mra B. That's one of her tricks, too, though I guess both of 'em are away to-day. Goodbye.' 'Hold on, there,' called a voice as the trumpets were about to be lowered, ' I am Mrs L., and I want to tell both of yen men that you state a deliberate falsehood when you cay I listen ! You are no gentlemen, and my husband shall make you apologise !' * And hold on some more,' called a second voice. Ism Mrs 8., and anyone who says I listen to other people's talk has got to prove it m Oourt 1 Make up your minds to hear from ma !' Four trumpets were carefully lowered from fcur ears, and hung up on fcur telepone b._eß, and deep silence brooded o'er the land. — " Detroit Free Press."

THE WEATHER.

The following is the meteorological report j at Alford Station fnr the week ending J October 7th. 1887 :— I

AUCTIONEER'S REPORT.

■» Messrs H. Mafson and Co report upon the live stock market m the Ashburton district for the week ending October 7th as follows, viz. : — On Tuesday at the Ashburton j-ards owing to tho inclemency of the weather tho entries both" m sheep and cattle weie very small, and although tho attendance of farmers and others was about an average one, business was languid m the extreme. With the exception of one line all tho sheep came through our hands, and we succeeded m placing fat crossbreds at 12s fid ; good hoggets 8a ; ewes w th 94 per cent lambs at 9s ; small down hoggets 6s -2d, and mixed crossbreds, Gs 9d. In cattle the demand was equally slack. We sold what are called f&t cows, £4 10s, £4 17s 6d to £6 5s each ; spriDgerß, £3 15s to £4 lOs ; yearlings to 265. To-day we hold our usual fortnightly sale of sheepskins, fat hides, and tallow In sheepskins our catulogue represented about 500 skins, but owing to tho late unsatisfactory news from England a drop of from Od to Is m dry Bkins. and from 3d to 9d m green skins I ad to bo sub mi'ted to. Beet crossbreds with us made 48 lOd to 63 2d ; second quality, 3b 9.1, 4s, to 4s 8d ; medium and inferior, Is, lb 9d, 2s Cd, 3s to 3s 3d ; best merino to 4s 5d A large quantity of dry Bkins were sold by the lb at from 4d to 5d per lb Hides and calfskins, 3d ; fat, |d to Id In Properties we note an improved demand. We have placed Heveral farms during the last month, and we have other sales now pending. Ihe prices are low certainly, but even to be able to dispose of land at any price is, to Bay the least, reassuring.

JOHN B. GOUGH ON MORAL SUASION

+ A young man once advised me to ad vocate pure moral suasion. At a meeting where this young man was present. 1 said to the audience, pointing to him. 1 Some Bay we onght to advocate moral suasion exclusively. Now I will give you a fact. Thirteen miles from this place there lived a woman who was a good wife, a good mother, a good woman.' I then related her story as she told it : *My hueband is a drunkerd ; I have worked, and hoped, and prayed, but I almoßt give up m despair. He went away, and was gone ten days. He came back ill with small, pox. Two of tbe children took it, and both of them died. I nursed my husband through his long sickness — waohed over him night and day, feeling that he coald not drink Bgaln, nor even again abuse m% 1 thought be would remer_ber all this terrible experience. Mr Leonard kept a Hquor-shop about three doors from my house, and soon after my husband was well enough to get on, Mr Leonard in vited him m and gave him some drink, He was then worse than over. He now beats me and bruises me. * ° ° 1 went into Mr Leonard's shop ono day, nerved almost to madness, and said "Mr Leonard, I wish yoa would not Bell my husband Bny more drink " " Get out of this," said he ; " away with yon ! This ia no place for a woman ; clear out." * " But I don't want you to soil him any more drink." •"Get out, will you? if you wasn't a ffomio, I would knock you Into the middle of the street." " But, Mr Leonard, please don't sell my husband any more drink.' 1 '"Mind your own business, I say." ' " But my husband's bus : ness is mine." ' " Get out ! If you don't, 1 will put you out." I ran out, and the man wbb very angry. Three days after a neighbor came In, and said, "Mrs Tuttle, your Ned's just been sent out of Leonard a shop bo drunk that he can hardly stand." 1 " What ! my child, only ten years old ? " '"Yes." ' The child was pickod up m fhe Btreet and brought home, and it was four dayß before he got about again, I then went into Leonard's shop, and said: "You gave my boy, Ned, drink." ' " Get out of this, I tell you," said the man, * I said, " I don't want you to gi?e my boy drink any more. You have ruined my husband ; for God's sake spare my child ;" and I went down upon my knees, and tears ran down my cheeks. He theu took me by tbe Bhoulders, and kicked me out of doors." ' Then,' satd I, pointing dlrectfy to my friend, ' young man, you talk of moral suasion ; suppose that woman was your mother, what would you do to the man that kicked her?' He jumped right off his seat, and said, • I'd kill him ! That's moral suasion, is it ? Yeß, I'd kill him, just as I'd kill a woodchuck that had eaten my bsanß." Now, we do not go bo far aa that ; we do not believe m killing or prosecution, but we believe m prevention and pro hibition.

WHAT THE BREWERS SAY

% The United Brewers' Association have jußt been holding a special convention at Niagara Falls. They report that " pro hibition Is worse than a failure " m lowa and Kausas, and instead of preventing drunkeneßs, it increases it '* In its moat deplorable form." This is the old siory of llqucr makers and vendere. But these browerß viruially contradlot their state ment when they say that prohibition In lowa has "reduced the consumption of malt liquorß to an alarmingly low figure." They try to make it app^Br that the m ot eased sale of distilled spirits Is the cause of this ; but very likely a conven tion of "whiskey" men would tell a similar tale of reduce d c-'naumptU n of ihelr staple, and proclaim ir. creased drunken ness from the greator use of malt liquors. If prohibition is the cause of an increase of drinking saloons and of inebriety, as both beer and whisky men say, how 1b it that their opposition to prohibitory laws Ib bo marked and fierce ? They combine ' and resolve not to vote for any one who favors suoh laws, and only for those who 1 are for free rum. The truth, is, prohibi tion does generally prohibit, ' Those en | gaged m the traffic are nctorioua for untruthfulness and perjury m their attempts to prosecute their business m violation of law. — America j Paper, I -

ASBESTOS

* ♦ From Orenburg to Ekaterinburg the 1 country is deplarsd to be thickly dotted 1 with asbeatos deposits, while near tbe r Verkni Tagil Iron Works is a hill, called t the " Sholkovava Gora," or HUI of vSilk. I which is stated to be entirely composed a of asbeßtuß. Tbe mineral Is Ba>d to be of the best white qnallty, and adopted for all Important purposes to which asbestoß is sppiitd. In the Goroblagedat district s of Perm similar deposits crop above the 0 surface, and any quantity can be obtained i, for nothing, the mineral possessing no value m the Ural region,

INDIAN WHEAT.

In our issue of Tuesday k<st we 100 occasion to warn the tanners that they wished to preserve the Ne< Zealand and intercolonial market fc the disposal of their wheat, that the must urge their representatives to brin pressure to bear on any Governmer that may he formed, to impose a prohib tive duty upon its importation into th colony 3 and at the same time we als warned them that no time should be loi m doing this. We recur to the subject because w find that an excess of caution has lei us to greatly understate the case rathe than overstate it. In glancing ove our exchanges yesterday, we came upoi the following paragraph : — " Here is i very pertinent question put by a corres pondent of the Christchurch * Star,' anc which it behoves our farmers seriousl] to consider : ' Like many more younj men who take an interest m politics, \ should like to know how it is Free traders manage to avoid the following question : Seeing that a first-clas! quality of wheat can be bought m Indu at gd per bushel, and landed ir Lyttelton at 3d per bushel extra, thai is, is per bushel, how do the Freetraders propose to save our wheatgrowers from ruin ? I have just arrived from India, and know the price I have mentioned is correct.' " Our object m reproducing the extract is not lo discuss the question propounded, but to deal with the facts stated, by the writer. If these be correct, and the writer vouches for their correctness, having just returned from India, the situation is much more serious than we anticipated ; and we cannot too stiongly impress upon our farmers the necessity of taking im mediate action. Meetings should be called m every farming electoral district for as early dates as possible, at which meetings resolutions strongly urg'ng their members to take action m the matter m the direction we have indi cated, should be passed ; such resolu tion would greatly strengthen the hands of their respective representatives. We must again impress upon our renders the necessity of immediate action. The latest Press Association telegram states that " a belief is gene rally expressed that by Tuesday morn ing, at the latest, the new Ministry (Atkinsonian) will be sworn m." We' venture to express an opinion that this is known m India already. We must remember that Canterbury, by return ing such an united phalanx of Protec tionists, has exposed herself to retalia tion, and we should not be surprised to learn that some Freetrade merchants would have no objection at all to killing two birds with one stone — retaliating on Canterbury and enriching them selves — by importing cheap Indian wheat, and clearing a profit of 150 or 200 per cent. So long as it was un certain whether Major Atkinson would be able to form a Government, they would not deem it prudent, but now that it seems that a Ministry will be formed inimical to the farming interest, the imputation may prove too great to be resisted. The question of its stability would not enter their thoughts, m fact, to hint the impossibility of forming a stable Ministry from any one party m the House, as at present con stituted, would be to mortally wound their loyalty and their amour firopre. For these reasons we feel compelled to urge immediate action.

For conitniiatiotb of news see fourth page

THE ABHBUBJOa eOABDIAN, SaTUBDA-, QQTOBER 8, lj>B7



uTgb Date. Shade. m State of weather, low high Sun. BatDrday 27' 52* 85- Hail & snowstorm Sunday 30- 46- 46- Snow, S.W. Monday 30 54- . 65- Showers, S.W. Tuesday 35- 50- 95- Wed'day 32- 64- 120- Fine, calm Thur'daj 28- 64- 120- Fine, N.E. Friday 26- 72- 122- Fine., N.E.



A shocking case of destitution is reported from Gisborne. A poor man was found man old shanty nearly starved to death, and he was removed to the hospital. He had been out Of employment for a long time, and a local paper says that he had made several applica? tions for relief, but receiving naught but rebuffs and snubs, he became so disheartened that he gave up the hopeless struggle. He wbb just discovered m time, as he would soon have been beyond the aid of human help. Remember that a little Hop Bitters saves big Doctor's bills, and cores when all else tola. Don't take unleea Am. Co.'s make,



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Prosecute the Swindlers!



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\ Public Notices- ' SPRING FASHIONS. .J. ORK & OO (LATE ORR AND ALOOBN,) Are now Showing the Latest Designs m In Great Variety n all the Departments, SEVERAL Shipments by Direa Steamer from London are alread opened up, and further shipments expected m a few days. We have much pleasure m inviting the inspection of the Ladies to our New Stock of Hats, Bonnets, Mantles, Flowers, _c , which embrace all the Latest Novelties. Also JERSEY JACKETS m Great Variety. The New Embroidered Muslin Costumes so fashionable this Season, m various qualities. New Dress Goods m Veiling, Beiges, Costnme Tweeds, French Foules, &c, the largest variety to select from we have ever shown. NEW PRINTS. We direct special attention to our New Stock of Prints, Cambrics, Windsor Zephyrs, Printed rrilltttes, Printed Sateens, Farcy Canvas Cloths, Brocaded Muslins, Fsncy Colored Lace, Stripe Muslins, _c, which for beauty of detigns and effo(t ate superior to any ever aeeu m Ashburton. New Hosiery, Now Gloves, New Laces, Now Embroidery (very good), New Trim- mings. MANCHESTER DEPARTMENT. We have now opened a very Large Stock of White and Grey Twilled Sheet- inga, White Calicos and Long Cloths, Honeycomb Quilts, Linen Diaper, Table Damaaks, Brown Hollands, &c. Importing direct from the Manufac- turers, we are m a position to give our customers the very best value procurable, and as we hope to greatly increase our trade, wo have determined to reduce the prices to the smallest possible margin of profit. Men's and Boys' Clothing, Shirts, Hats, &c. large New Stocks. BOOTS !~ BOOTS ! I Wo are determined Btill to sell Boots " cheaper than any other House We invite an early inspection of our New Goods. JOHN O~RR & CO. (LATE OBR AND ALCORN.* f I McCallum & Co COAL! COALJ COAL THRESH SUPPLIESKOF NEWCASTLE COAL WESTPORT COAL GREYMOUTH COAL. Also — Nativo.Coal, euporior to Mount Somers Coal. Fresh supplies of I Building Timber and Building|Materials o every description. FBESH IMIOBTATIONS OF FENCING MATERIALS NOW TO HAN WIRE- WIRE- WIRE BABBED. & PLAIN. No.'s 8, 9 and 10, OVAL STEEL WIRE No. -s 8, 9 and 10, ROUND STEEL WIRE barbed wire, "best dominion barbed wire, «« acme [ STANDARDS STANDARDS STAOTABDS. Cuts audj. Punched to any, length and guage required, McCallum & Co., Iron, Timber and Coal Merchants & Importers ASHBUBTON, OAMABU DUNEDIN & INYER* CABGILL. . " 4tl6G > .-...■»• j



| H. Mats on and Co. TINWALD ___D : -. WE ehall lave FOR S iLE nex TUE-D-Y,— KC\i\ Fat ofo3sbrcd3 1 £A Ewes, with heavy per ceDtagi JLt/Vy of Lambs *| £ A 2-tooth Ewes, m good condiiioi "| pf A Crossbred Hoggets Also, — F_t and Store Sheep J Fat and Store Cattle. Pigs, &o I 10 40 H. MATSON & 00. _ Wool Season, 1887-88. T AM prepa-ed to make LIBERAL X OASH ADVASC3S against LARGE , or SMALL Clips of Wool, whether in- tended for Sale m ASHBTJBTON OB ELSE- WHERE. I have made most satisfactory a'range- ments for ; SHIPPING CLIENTS' WOOL, J If prices realiaed m Ashburton are not considered satisfactory. It Is my intention to bo]d ; PEBIODICAL WOOL SALES Throughout tho Season, Of which due notice will be given, and aa our GIUIST STORE, which waa con- structed with due regard to LIGHT, will be EMPTY, I Bhall havo an opportunity of displaying the Wool to the very beßt advantage, which should be a diaideratum i to the Seller. Charges exactly the same as Christchurch. Farmers, consult your best interests, and Sell lee illy, thereby savlDg Railway Freight. woolpacksTand twine OF THE BEST QUALITY SUPPLIED. D. THQMAS. For Sale. . "l-inO CROSSBRED HOGGETS, I_W just off Turnips ■j^nn OROSSBRKD HOGGET 3, justcffTu„ock QQQ CROSSBRED EWES, with *■* *-' 1 10 per cent c f Lambß OQQ CROSSBRED EWES, with 95 per cent of Lambs 60 0 OROiSBRED HOGGETS 1 POO 2 > 4 > and 6-tooth Ist Cross ±&\J\S WETHERS Apply H. MATSON & Co. FOR SALE. Woolpacks Woolpacks Woolpacks. THE HEAVIEST AND BEST IN ASHBURTON. H. MATSON & CO. Money to Lend IN LARGE OR '.SMALL SUMS. Apply H. MATSON & GO. ; ** I HAVE BEEN APPOINTED AGENT FOR THE MERCANTILE FINANCE CO, CHRISTCHURCH, Who are prepared to advance Money upon BILLS OF SALE, MORTGAGE OF STCCK, CROP LIENS, OR OTHER SECURITY. D. THOMAS, j



The Stud. mHE AMERICAN TKOTTING HORS Blackwood AbdallaJi, Will stand this season at Lyndhurst, Dur das, and at owner's Stable, Ashburton. 0 For particulars apply to if n MAX. FRIEDLANDER. lt — ■ . TO TRAVEL THIS SEASON IN THI 5 ASHBURTON, WAKANUI, AND SURROUNDING DISTRICTS. nJIHE CLYDESDALE ENTIRE COLT ! Johnny's Fancy. 1 Bred by Mr James Gow, of Taieri by Lord Salisbury, dam Sally 2nd. For particulars and terms, apply to MAX FRIEDLANDER, j 9 f148 Proprietor. TpHE Thoroughbred Stallion, DIGBY .1 GRANr>, by Tradncery d-im Aglai*, (both imp- rted) will travel the districts of Waterton, Wheatßtone, Flemingtoo, Willowby and Longbeach on Wednesdays and Thursdays. For terms apply to Groom m charge. SPRING B AN X, by Young Banker (imp) dam Farmer's Laps, will stand the reason at Longbeach Homestead. Mares grczed free to January Ist. Every care taken but no responsibility. Terms — 3 guineas; guarantee £5 os. Allowance n.ado for 3 or more mares the property of ono man. JOHN GRIGG, 10f41 Proprietor, TO TRAVEL THIS SEASON IN THE METHVEN AND LACRISTON DJS T BIOTA 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 D. McKENDRY, 10tl8 Cairnbrae. TO STAND THIS SEASON. fTIHE THOROUGHBRED STALLION Wizard, By King of Clubs, dam Charm., both imported WIZARD 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 cheßtnuf, and eKows grand power and quality. For full particulars apply to O. KEAuNS, Or Wm. HEALY, Proprietors, 9°12 Ashburton. TO TRAVEL THE ASHBURTON AND LONGBEACH DISTRICTS. mEE 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 Boyal (Society's Show m England, and many first prizes m Tasmania. YOUNG MAJOR was bred by Mr James Ftark, his dam, Smi'er, imported from lasmania, whero she was a first prize taker, and her progeny gained many awards. Tebms : One Mare £3 ; groom ago, ss, payable first service. For 3or more mares, properly of ono owner, special terms may be agreed on. ANDREW DAWSON, Proprietor, 131 Waterton. TO STAND THE SEASON AT GROVIE FARM' TINWALD, mHE THOROUGHBRED HORSE, Perkin Warbeck ll, PERKIN WARBECK 11. has splendid action, possesses great strength, is as handsome as they are made, and is a horse calculated to throw a most valuable class of racing or other stock, 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, The sons of Newminster havo, as a family , v een more successful at the stud than any family of modern days, and with tho exception of Hermit, who is now standing m England at 200 guineas, Adventurer, the grandsire of Perkin Warbeck 11. has produced the moat winners of them all. For further particulars applj to EDWARD GATES, Grove Farm, 30°10 Tinwald. _——■—_________«■__________■■_ GROVE FARM ESTATE. TO FARMERS, DEALERS AND OTHERS. TO LET, the unsold portion of Orcva Farm Estate, as follows, viz : — The Homestead Block <f about 107 Acres, divided into Paddock;', well watered, and all In English Graeees, together with Dwelling House, Stable, Woolahed, and other Buildings thereon ; also Lots 20, 21, 22, and 23, containing about 50 acres, fronting Graham's Road ; Lots 37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 45, containing about 150 Acres, opposite side, also all m Grass ; 3 Blocks of abcut 6 Acres, each fronting 1 Wilkin Street. This affords a favorable opportunity to persons deilrous of renting Grass Pad- docks near Town. For full particulars apply to T. BULLOOK. 1 10*4 As«ut{



Public Notices. NOT having sold Mr Hercock Property at Hampstead by auctio on Saturday, I am prepared to recoiv offers for it. A low price will bo acceptec as he is removing to the Weßt Coast, Apply to * T. BULLOOK. TINWALD. p TT A W XI N S Who has jußt replenished his Stock BOOTS, has also openod up a few lines o useful DRAPER? (a long felt need ii Tinwald), which he is disposing of a Christchurch prices. Come and compare Prices and Qualit; before purchasing elsewhere, as ever article is marked at the very lowest Rate" for CASH Trees Trees Trees NOTICE TO PLANTERS. THE undersigned begs to call the attention of farmers, Bottlers an*: others to his extensive stock of FRUPT AND FOREST TREES, among which are about 3,000,000 Forest Trees, Inclu- ding 200,000 Cupressus Macrocarpa, ont J and two years oldj 200,000 Pinus Insig- nls, one and two years old; 100.00 C Pinna Lariclo: 300,000 Silver Blrcb; 10,000 Pinua Auatriaca; all other kinde In proportion. All kinds of Cabbp.ge plantß on bolo, and a few thcuannds oi very early Strawberry Plants. N.B. — All orders by post, or otlerw'f*. shall receivn my best attention. JAMES PORTER, [CLIFTON NURSERY] Allenton, Ash"'arton DISSOLUTION OF PARTNERSHIP. THE Partnership hitherto existing be- tweon John Our and Robert Alcorn, carrying on business as Drapers, Iron- mongers, and Provision Merchants m Ash- burton, under the style of Obr and Alcorn, has been diseolved by mutual c< nsent, as from Ist August, John Orr taking over and continuing the Ironmon- gery and Drapery Departments, 2nd paying all Liabilities^ of tho late Firm, and re- ceiving a'l debts owing to the Drapery Department Robert alcobn taking ove the Grocery and Earthenware Depart- ments, and receiving all debts owing to tho Ironmongery and Grocery Depar ments. JOHN ORR. ROBERT ALCORN. Witness — Joseth Carson, Accountant, Ashburton. Ashburton. K• ' September, 1887 TEW ZEALAND CLOTHING FACTORY rHE NEW GOODS FOR THE WINTER SEASON ARE NOW OPENED OUT The k is THE LARGEST & BEST SELECTED IN THE TOWN, And the varioty of Style and Patterns m Men's, Youths', and Boys' Clothing leaves nothing to be desired. rhonsands of Men's and Boyß Suits, newest Bt3 r lea. Trousers and Trc-usera and Vests manufactured of _"ew Zealand Tweeds. Every garmen warranted shrunk Jverooats, Waterproof Coats and Leggi_gs m variety Hate, compris _g every new stylo worn OhilJron'a Jersey Suits, ChildV % Men- of-War Suits Gentlemen's Hosiery, Scarve* ; Oxford _egatta and White Shirts Rugs, Portmanteaus, and Travelli. .. Sags Hie celebrated WERTHEIM SLAVING MACHINE. Time Payments, N. 7 CLOTHING FACTORY, Eabt Street ASHBURTON JBIGH SCHOOL ESTABLISHED 3881. Teaching Staff: Boys' School. — Mr J. E. Buchana lßt B. A., University College, London. Girls' School — _fiss Sawders, Canter- bury College Chrlßtcburch ; Miss Grdbb, Tri_?t / College, Dublin AT this institution pupils of both sexes havo tho opportunity of acquiring tho elements of a liberal edu- cation. The subjects of Study ate those usually taught at Secondary Schools ; but the ordinary course may bo modified to meet special cases, if m the interest o the Pupils euch a .plan is judged ad- visable. At the Girls School provision has been made by the Teaching Staff to give loßaons In Music and Painting to Young Ladies not attending the other Classes m the School, who may desire instructions In theso subjects. The Physical Training of the Pupils la not overlooked. Calisthenics for the Girls, and Military Drill for the Boys, are parts of the School course. The year is divided In'o three terms. All fees are payable In advance. For Pupilß under 12 years r f ago, £2 2s por term ; over 12 years of ase, £2 16s per term ; Mublc £1 1b per term extra ; fee for attending Mualc (only), £2 2b ; Draw- ing and Painting (only), £1 la per term. For further details apply to Mr Buchanan. The next term commences on MON- DAY, the 19th Inst. 9 49 George Jameson Wool Season 1887-88. LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES made on Large or Small Clips at Current Rates, Woolpaoks and Twine Supplied. ; GEORGE JAMESON, 10J16 Ashburton. TURNIP ANDRAPE SEEDS. POR SALE- Purple and Green Top Aberdeen, Mammoth, Grey stone, and oiher varieties. These have been thoroughly tfs'ed, and are guaranteed new aud freß.fi GEO G_ JAMESON, 10§\7 Aflhburton. CLOVER SEEDS JUST landed, ex Bteamer " Kaikoura,' my first shipment for the season of BED CLOVEB, COW GBASS, WHITE CLOYEB, AND ALSYE__. These Seeds have boen carefully selected and aro the best obtainable. I HAVE ALSO IN STOCK— Machine-dressed Ryegrass and Cocks foot, also Linßoed, Peas--, Barley, Oats Wheat, Potatoes, and all kinds of STATION AND FARM STORES. George Jameson, ASHBUBTQI^



Public Notice _ k W\KANUI ROAD DISTRICT. if w npENDERS are invited for olearlng )r it. large Btones off Buckley's Road, Seafield. To be mby SATURDAY, y October 15 h, at noon. 8 1 10*43 FOOKS & SON. ,t . — __ . i-j FOR SALE PRIVATELY. ° 1500 Hoggets, let Cros». 1500 1 For further parfc'cnlars apply to FRIEDLANDER BROS., c PETER WILLIAMS, d 10|26 Auctioneer. r " ' ~ r Under tho distinguished Patronage of the n Officers commanding the Ashburton Volunteers, the Chairman and Mem- bers of tho County Council, His " Worship the Mayor and Borough I Councillors. g npHE Ashburton Volunteer Fire Brigade I X will hold a "SOCIAL" m the _ Oddfellows' Hall on WEDNESDAY, _ October 12th, commencing at 7 30. 3 Obj-ct: To defray the expenses of a 5 team to compete at the forthcoming 1 Demonstration. t Tickets: 2s 6d each. 10f_2 I TENDERS. TENDERS are invited by the Fleming, ton Cheese and Butter Factory Com- • P fl ny, from competent persons, to make i .; the Season's Cheese, for the Season 1887-8, 1 : ] at per lb. : .Applications with toetimonia's, to be m . by 4 p.m., WEDNESDAY, 19lh October, addressed to tho Secretary. Further particulars on application H. CAPE WILLIAMSON, Secretary. Flomington, 7fch October, 1887 10 38 IMPOUNDED at Rakaia Pound on October 4th fiom the Village Settle- ment, — 1 Brown Mare, branded diamond near shoulder 1 Bay Mare, 1 Bay Filly, and 1 Chest- nut Filly with no visible brands 1 Chestnut Mare (S) on near shoulder with covor on, Also from Mr Lambie's farm, Kyle, — 1 Bay Gelding, face and two hind feet white. If not olaimed and expenses paid will be sold on THURSDAY, October 20th, at Noon. G. SHELLOCK, 10t33 Poundkeeper. ASHBURTI N AGRICULTURAL AND PASTORAL ASSOCIATION. THE TENTH Annual Exhibition OF STOCK, IMPLEMENTS, &o. WILL be held at the County Saleyards, Ashburton, on FRIDAY, OCTOBER 28th. ENTRIES close on FRIDAY, Oct. 21st, JOHN G. RESTELL, • 10*5 Secretary. THE ASHBTJBTON WOOLLEN | MANUFACTUBING COMFY (Limited.) deposits RECEIVED m large or small sums at the following Rates of Interest :— Six per cent If fixed for 6 montl s. Seven per cent if fixed for 12 months H. SEMPLE, 9*56 Secretary. W "ANTED KNOWN.— That JAMES BAKKR has returned to Ash- burton and opened a Cabinet Factory and Showrooms m his own premises, Havelock street, opposite Harrison's Auction Mart. J.B. having a thorough knowledge of tho trade is m a position to execute all orders entrusted to hiß care. By strict attention and moderate charges he will endeavor to merit a share of public patronage. Second- hand Furniture Bought, Sold, or Exchanged. > ' i ■ Auctions. SATURDAY, OCTOBER 15th. About 26 Aoroa of Suburban Lands for Sale by Public Auction. MR T. BULLOCK (In conjunction with Messrs James Wilkin and Co ) have reooivod instructlone from Mb» McLean, to Sell by Public Auction at the Arcade, on the above date, — About 25 Acres of Suburban Land, being part of R.S. 5800, well Bituated at the corner of the South East Town Bolt, This Is a very convenient Paddock,' being toclore to Town, and will be sold on very liberal termß of payment, deolared at Sale. fia'e st 12 30. T. BULLOCK 10 Auctioneer. SATURDAY, 15th OCTOBER, Entire Horses, MR T. BCLLOCK has received In- Btructlons from Wiiliam Sibbald, KEg , of Rustic Place, Buike'B Pass, to Soil by Publlo Auction, at the Arcade on SATURDAY, 15th OCTOBER, That Grand DBATJGHT ENTIBE HOBSE, YOUNG CASTLEREAGH, By LORD OABTLEREAGH, dam BONNY DOON; He is rising six years old. Also, — • THE THOBOUGHBBED ENTIBE HOBSE, \ Athlete, i By DETRACTOR, dam PROMISED LAND. The above Horses aro m grand condi- | tion, so they will not require any making up before commencing tho Season. I Mr Sibbald's large experience as a | breeder is a sufficient guarantee that tho 5 Horses are first class. Ho having sold ' his Brood Mares is tho reason the Horses j j are now m the market P OR SALE. i Sale at 1 o'clock. T. BULLOOK. 10*3? AugtioWWi