TERRIBLE DISASTER IN AMERICA

■ — ♦ Ths particulars which hwe onrne t; hand of the total destruction of the riv<u steamer Obamplain at the moa'h t f th> Great Treverse Bay show that 20 person perished by either fire cr water, and ■even others were missing. The informa tion li dated Obarievolx, Michigan, 17th Jnly, and stateß that the Champlain waf going from Chicago to Chiboygan. On the previous day the steamer was making her passage and when the passengers were aoostly m bed a stream of flames was seen to shoot np from beneath the engines The engineer was driven from hla post. and rashed on deck with his olothlng •blaze. He ran to the hurrloane deck an' plnngad into a tank of water. He endea Your«d to return to the ens;:ne-room, but eonld not do so for the fl ;ra^s. In oon •equenee, the engines of the steame> could not be stopped, and tbe boat was forcad along at a great pace. The pas sengers were all awakened, bnt were m a terrible state. Tbe flames enveloped the vessel with extraordinary rapidity. Two boats and rafts were lowered, but as the ■tesmer rushed through the water, the boats and rafts got adrift. The pas sengers had no time allowed them to do anything for their own safety. AH of them jumped Into the water, clinging ac best they oould to floating wreckage. The soenes was terrible. Many were burned to death- The vessel herself wan burnt to the water's edge. Both pas semgsrs and orew alike had to straggle for their lives. Twenty persons lost their lires, many of them passengers and several of the crew. There were 57 persons on board when the vessel took fire. Tbe survivors were snvei by fishing boats and a yawl. Tbe poor people had been m the water for about an hour and • half when they were rescued. The origla of the fire was nnknowa, but was ■opposed to be through an oil lamp ex ploding.

THE SIDE-SADDLE TO BE ABANDONED.

— « The use of side-Baddleß ia said to have been commenced m England eboat the year 1888, m the reign of Richard 11. Before and up to that *ime ladles were •ocnstomed to ride on horaebaok In the same position aa men. A rider on the aide-saddle is obliged to advance the left •hoalder m order to " sit square," and this tarniDg round of the head and ■houldera to the right while the legs remain on the left aide of the saddle brings tha body into a spiral or twisted form; Spinal complaints, arising probably from varioua causes, are very common •mong women, and to remain for a long time m the position alluded "to may tend to increase the number of caßus that occur. Severe to juries sometimes ensue from a rider being thrown above the orutoh or pommel, and then coming down on the upper part of it, and occasionally from the pptmnel being foroed iuto the chest of the rider, if the horse fall on hie near or left side. An accident of the latter sort happened m Paris m April, 1882, to a professional fclrcus-rlder, Mdlle. Emilie jLcisset. A new horse which ehe had been trying m the oircus having refusad to leap an artificial fence or barrier, turned around to regain the it »ble, but finding the door closed, reared and fell, causing the pommel of the saddle to enter the chest of the rider. It is stated that "doctors were soon m attendanoa, but only to pronounce Mdlle. Lolsnet's case hopeless. The unfortunate young lady expired after some thirty boars' terrible safferlng." The eklits of the habits are often caught oa the crutch or pommel, if riders are thrown, and the latter are then liable to be dragged along the ground. There are always many riders, also, who are Inexperienced or nnskilfnl, and who lean the greater part of their weight on the stirrup, thos pressing dowa the saddles on one side and Closing sore backs to the horses. There are a large number of horsewomen who are convinced that some advantages wouli result from the me ot side-saddles being discontinued, although they Hesitate to carry it into praotlce, m consequenoo of the dislike that it may be supposed many of them have to the idea of appearing on korsebiok m a style which would be fegarded ai a novsl one In the present day. For riding on a cross-aaddle the riding oostume would, of course, have to be altered. A dress rather resembling that worn by ladies at gymnasiums miaht be the most suitable. Some practice at a riding-school should also be pone through before venturing on the road. — ' London O.aeen.'

NEW PATENTS

The following applications for patents hay» been recoiled :— An invention for a oomplete locking apparatus, intended to be used m conjunction with tbe present system of signalling railway train*, now cal'ed the " block system," thtreby rendering the present block system absolutely cafe and aaoare, pre Tenting the possibility of tiro trains being on one section or block at the same time, and applicable to either single or double line of railway, by Bichßrd Henry Asbton, of Ohriatcburcb, locomotive driver, and Herbert James Cunnington, of Christchurch ; for the Nicholas com bined drill and dieo harrow, by William Nlcbolaß, of Walmate, farmer ; fcr cement slabs or tiles applicable to con struction, by John Glare, of Auckland ; for an Improved mode of packing caustics or deliquescent or perishable material or things, by John Clare, Auckland ; for the roasting of ores cf the preoious metals by means of the mechanical furnace known as "Galbraith's biraoon Iron Oxide Deoxidising Furnace," by John Chambers »nd David Ranken Shirreff Galbralth, of Auckland ; for cleaning tobacco pipeatems and other email tubes, by Edward Percy Ameibary, of Master ton ; for a wire-itrfciner, to be called "The Elfin Wire-strainer," by Jam<B Tanner, of Tauranga ; for the improvement of patent medicines, known under the title of " The Cftlonial Cure," by Thomas Cottle, of Ashley, Canterbury ; for the use of musicians, and ta be called " Dennis' Im provsd Movable Mublc Desk," by Walter James Dennis, of Christchurch ; for an improved screw- wrench, to be called "The Simplex Grip," by Richard Maxted and William Whidden Holford, of Masterton; for a qomblned bustle end ecat, to be wiled "The Viotcrla Jubilee Bustle," by Richard Marked and William Whiddf n Bolford, of Mssterton ; for an Improved tilde for croishead of steam, marine, •tatlonary, or locomotive engines, by Bichard Maxted and William Whidden Rolford, of Alaatetton \ for automatically graining tha condensed water from steam pipes, by Jabez Hay, of Invarcargill, engineer j for improvements m dry earth oloscts, by George Maasay, of Sydney ; for an Improvement m electrical secondary batteries, by Charles Emile Ponder, John Mtcgregor, and Philip Harris, of Sydney] for draining wire, by Reginald Bayley, oi Hew Plymouth.

WHO IS MOTHER SEIGEL?

She is a lady, who by the merest accident, has made a most valuable discovery, and she is creating the wildest enthusiasm all over the country, and «verybody is talking about her and asking WHAT IS MOTHER SEIGEL'S REPUTATION? And she tells them to read the thousands ot letters, something like the following from Mr Perkins : —

A WONDERFUL TESTIMONIAL.

" Grove Pharmacy, Ealing, W., Jan. 2, 1885. " Your medicine must be the most wonder ful discovery, for during my experience of more than twenty years. I never knew any proprietary or patent medicine m such universal favour and demand. It is simply extraordinary, and if I were to send you an account of every statement made to me m its favour, you would have to publish a separate book to contain my testimonials alone. (Signed) " Thomas J. Perkins." And then people ask —

WHAT DOES MOTHER SEIGEL DO?

GIVES RELIEF AT ONCE. ' " 59, Bloomfield road, Plumstead, "Jan. 7, 1885. " I find the sale of your medicines increases every year, and everyone speaks well of them that tries them. I know a lady that attended the Female Hospital m Soho-square for some manths, with pains m back and side, and bilious, and could tjke no food, but got no benefit from any of the medicines they give h*r. Before she had taken all the contents of o«e bottle of your syrup she felt relief, and is now quite well. i (Signed) "W. K. Baker." THE EFFECT WAS MARVELLOUS. "Medical Hall, Bangor, Jan. 5, ISBS. "I hear people constantly speaking very highly of Seigel s Syrup. There is a case of a young married lady m Anglesey who had been suffering from stomach asthma for a long period, who had consulted some of the best physicians of the day, but without deriving any benefit. She was daily getting worse, but at last a friend persuaded her to try Seigel's syrup. She procured a bottle, and the effect was marvellous ; she rap dly improved, and now she is as strong and healthy as ever she h s been. (Signed) "H. Lloyd-Jones." WfIAT IS MOTHER SEIGEL GOOD FOR? POES NOT RESTORE THE DEAD, BUT SAVES THE LIVING. Mr J. W. Savill. of Dunmow, Essex, writes, — September, 1884:— "I introduced your medicines into Dunmow almost as soon as they were brought out m London. I sold m a short time eighteen pounds' worth. I have known many grand cases of permanent cures ; and, as yet, no case of failure. Not withstanding many competitors, Mother Seigel's Syrup holds its own ground. I be lieve it a good medicine— it will not restore the dead to life, but it appears to save the living from dying.

A CASK OF GRAVEL CURED.

"Feltham, Jan. 6. 1885. "It has always given me pleasure to re commend your medicines to my customers, and the results of their use have invariably < been most satisfactory. I could furnish you many testimonials. One case just now occurs to my mind. A c snstable of the police force of Tooting, S.W., where I for many years had a shop, was a patient of mine, suffering from a bad attack of gravel. He was per suaded to try ' Mother Scigel's Syrup.' He purchased a bottle at my shop, and by the time he had taken half of it he reported him self to me as quite cured. The effect was simply miraculous. (Signed) '*J. D. FLORANCB." IS MOTHER SEIGEL RELIABLE? : Would respectable chemists write like the following if not ? SURGICAL OPKRATUN AVERTED. "Ticehurst, Dec, 1884. < Mr Edward Cokkb. Chemist, writes :— 11 Your meciicine maintains a steady sale m this district, and is well established m general favor. I know an o'd man, over seventy, < who some three or fout years ago was advised to submit to the operation for stone. He certainly was suffering from some distressing t symptoms, and could scarcely walk. Instead of taking that advice he tried heigel's Syrup, with the result that, after one bottle, he could walk about fairly well, and, having taken I three or four 2s 6d bott es, he was completely cured. He is still about, hale and hearty for his years. If any of the symptoms of the old trouble come on, he takes a few doses of the Syrup, and all is well again." WHAT PEOPLE SAY ABOUI MOTHER 1 SEIGEL. AN EXPERIENCE OV FORTY YEARS. " Cosham, Hants, Jan. 2, 1885. "My customers, ever a wide country dis trict, are not very demonstrative, and 1 have no written testimonials to send ; but verbal admiration of your medicine is m the ascend ant, and my experience of forty years assures me that no other preparation has so rapidly acquired a popularity, and so firmly main tains its reputation as Mother Seieel's Syrup. (Signed) "THOMAS 11. BAKCR.

Father is Getting Well.

" My daughters say : " How much better father is since he used Hop Bitterß." "He is getting well after his long quffer* ing from a disease declared incurable." < " And we are so glad that he used your Bitters."— A Lady of Utic«, N.Y.

I Write This

Token of the great appreciation I have of your Hop < • < Bittera. I was afflicted With inflammatory rheumatism 1 1 ! Seven years, and no mediolne seemed to do me any Good ! ! I Until I tried two bottlea of your Hop Bitters, and to my surprise I am as well to-day as ever I was. I hope ♦• You may have abundant auccew " la this great and" Valuable medicine : Anyone • * wishing to know more about my cure ? Can learn by addressing me, E.M. Williams. 1103 16th street, Wash. D C.

I Consider

-Your Remedy the best m existence For Indigestion, kidney — Complaint. " And nervous debility. I have juot " Returned ' ; " From the Bouth m a fruitless search for health, and find that your Bitters are doing me more i Good ! Than anything else. '■ A month ago 1 wsb extremely "Emaciated!!!" : And scarcely able to walk. Now I am Gaining strength ! and •• Flesh 1" And hardly a day passes but what I am t complimented on my improved appearance i and it is all due to Hop i Bittera! J. Wickliffe Johnson. , — Wilyiinyton, Bel.

Prosecute the Swindlers

i 12 when you call {or Amerioan Hop Bitters i [see green twig of Hopt on the white label and j Dr. SouWs name hlmvn m the bottle) , the . vendor hands out anything but American Hop Bitters refuse it and shun tbe vendor rb you would a viper ; and if he has taken your 1 money for anything else indict him for the fraud and sue him for damages for the swindle and we will pay yea Üborally foe tha oonvia t|on.

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 1887.



. Public Notices. KOYAL MAIL COACH. ASHBURTON TO KYLE. ITIHE Undersigned is prepared to carry » J_ Paßßengerß and Parcels from Ashbur ton to Kyle, or any place en route, viz., Elgin, Wakanui, Seav'ew, Seafield, Kylo, or vice versa Leaving Aehburton at 7 n.m , on TUESDAYS, THURSDAYS an/ SATURDAYS, arriving at Ashburton p.m., return journey. Parcels may be left at "Mail " offica. P. FAWOETT, 8*53 Mail Contractor. WILDING AND LEWIS, D ARRISTERS AND QOLIOITORS. F. WIToiNG, Notaby Public. Offices: Next " Mall " Office, Barnett-st:. Aehburton. Mr Winding will attend the o' the Aahburton Courts on Tuesday an Friday.., «nd may be consnlted peraonall on these dayo. The firm Ib now represented m Ash- burton by Mr Clapton, an English Solicitor of considerable experience, who will be m daily attendance at the office o receive instructions ?nd confer with clients George Jameson CLOVER SEEDS XUST landed, ex Dteamer " Kaikoura,' £f my first shipment for the season of BED CLOYEK, COW GEASS, WHITE CLOYEE, AMD _ ALSYKE. Theße Seeds have been carefully selected and are the best obtainable. I HAVE ALSO IN STOCK— Machine-dressed Ryegrass and Cocks- foot, also Linseed, Peap, Barley, Oats Wheat, Potatoes, and all kinds of STATION AND FARM STORES. George Jameson, ASHBURTON. H. Matson and Co. STORAGE. STORAGE. STORAGE. WE HAVE ROOM FOR A LLSH* QUANTITY OP GRAIN; NO VERMIN. H. MAISON & CO., ASBBF^TON. WE ARE OASH rUROHASEtf Olf Wheat Oats Barley AMU Byegrass H. MATSON & CO., BHBOB N T. Bullock. MONEY TO LEND on approved First-class Free- hold Securities m Sums to suit Bor- rowers at Loweßt Current Bate of Interest. -Apply to T. BULLOOK. TO LET. 7 -ROOMED HOUSE, pleasantly situ, ated, fronting ihe Domain, and lately m the occupation of Mti Alison. Ap« ply to MR POTTER, North Town Belt. Or T. BULLOOK. TO LET— Cottage at the cornei Df Moore and William Streets, T.S. 838. Rent, 4s per week. — Apply to T. BULLOCK. TO LET. A9«Boomed Dwelling House, with 8 acres Laud fronting Moore's Eoad, Trevorton. Apply to . T. BULLOCK. FOB SALE, A quantity of LAMMAS WHEAT for Late, SpriDg Sowing. Apply to T. BULLOOK. TINWALD. TO LET at a low rental, Cottage well Eituated, fronting Graham's Road. T. BULLOCK. DUILDING SITE near the Woollen D Factory For Sale, being Lot 47, con- ! taining more th n 1 acre, fronting Alferd Forest Road, and next to Mr Wildamith'a property. A large proportion of the money can remain on interest at 6 per cent, per annum. — Apply to T. BULLOCK, TO LET or for sale a Farm of 233 acres near Waterton, Longbeach JKoad Board District. There is a dwelling- house of 6 roomß erected on the property, also Granary, Stable, &o. Apply to "* * T. BULLOfik. FOR SALE. T\OUBLE-SEATED American Waggon. Apply to 1. BULLOOK. FOR SALE,— Central Site, being par of TS 177, containing One-eighth of an Acre, having a frontage of 33 fee on Burnett Street, and adjoining the "Mai Office. Very liberal terms of pay me will be accepted. — Apply to T-. BULLOOK. TINWALD. TiO LET— A Foor-rocmed House with Shop, adjolniog Mr Heseltino'o pro- perty, and near the Railway Station. A 6* rental will be acoepted. T. BULLOOK. TO LET,— At a low rental, Property i Tancred Street, recently m the occupation of Mr Dolman, on whioh i ereoted Shop, Stable, etc.— Apply to T. BULLOCK FOR SALE. * RUKAL Section 27429, containing 118 acres, 2 roods, m its native state, about 3 miles from Ashburton, fronting the main South Road. Apply to T. BULLOCF. NOT having sold by auction on Saturda RS. 25334, containing 100 acre vVakanui Road Board District, I- ' prepared to receive offers for Bame. Ye • liberal terms of payment T. BULtQQK;



Public Notices. Hardley and Sons' PATENT STEAM WASHER. ' TEE BEST IN THE MARKET. A trial given with each machine. JOHN OER & CO. SOLE AGENTS FOR ASIIBORTOtI. k.. Street Auction Room AND HORSE_BAZAAB FipHE undersigned, having been urged bj svinwrotw Clients to make provision for periodical Auction Sales ov LAND, FAKM STOCK PEODUCE, AND GENERAL MERCHANDISE Have pleasure m announcing thnt thoy ..ave engaged Mr Petei Williams, Late of Oamarn, who had several years experience m the Auctioneering Easiness, for the holding of Sales At their NEW AUCTION ROOMS & HORSE BAZAAR, Eabt Street, Formerly the TOWN HALL, which has been fitted np[for that purpose. All Land, Stock, Produce, etc, entrusted to them for Pale by Anction will be submitted by Mr WILLIAMS, who will have entire control of this branch of their business, and they hope that by rendering PROMPT ACCOUNT SALES, MODEBATB OHABGES, 4 STRICT ATTENTION To the wishes of .clients, they'will secnw a fair Bhare of public patronage; Regular Sales on Saturdays OF FARM PRODUCE, FURNI- TURE, HORSES, CATTLE, PIGS, & FARM IMPLE- MENTS. SALES OF STOCK IN COUNTY SALE- YARDS EVERY TDESDAY. Sheep Skin Salos avory Friday during the Season. FRIEDLANOL BROS. PETIB WILLIAMS, Auo neer.



Public Notices pHE AMERICAN TROTTING HORSE Blackwood Abdallah, Will stand this season at owner's Stable, Aahburton. For particulars apply to MAX. FRIEDLANDER. • DISSOLUTION OF PARTNERSHIP. THE Partnership hitherto existing be- tween John Orr and Robert Aloorn, j carrying on business as Drapers, Iron- mongers, and Provision Merchants m Abli- burton, under the style of Orr and Alcorn, has been dissolved by mutual consent, as from Ist August, John Orb takirjß over and aontinoing the Ironmon- gery and Drapery Departments, and paying all Liabilitieo of the late Firm, and re- ceiving all debts owing to the Drapery Department Pobbrt ALCOKN taking over tho Grocery and Earthenware Departs tnenta, and receiving all debts owing to tho Ironmongery and Grocery Depart- ments. JOHN ORR. ROBERT ALCORN. Witness — Joseph Carson, Accountant, Ashburton. Ashburton, sth September, 1887 ASHBURTON JffiH SCHOOL. ESTABLISHED 1881. Teaching Staff: Boys' School — Mr J. E. Buchanan, Ist B A , University College, London. Girls' Fcbool — Miss Saundkbs, Canter* bury College, Christchurch ; Miss Grdbb, Trinity College, Dublin. AT this institution pupils of loth sexes have the opportunity of acquiring the elements of a liberal edu- cation, Tbe 3ubJ9ots of Study are those u&ually taught at Secondary Sohoole ; bat the ordinary coarse may be modified* to meet special oases, if m the interest of Ihe Pupils such a plan is judged ad- visable. At the Girls' School provision has been made by the Teaching Staff to give lessens m Music and Painting to Young Ladies Dot attending the other Olaaßeß m the School, who may desire instructions m these eubjeotß. The Physical Training of the Pupils is 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 Pnpils under 12 years of age, £2 2s per term ; over 12 years of age, £2 16a per term ; Music, £1 Is per term extra ; fee for attending Music (ouly), £2 2s ; Draw- ing and Painting (only), £1 Is per term. For further details apply to Mr Buchanan. . The next term commences on MON- DAY, the 19th inst. 9 49 McCallum & Co COAL! COAL! COAL TjIRESH SUPPLIES [OF NEWCASTLE COAL WESTPORTCOAL GREYMOUTH COAL. •Alßo— Native Coal, superior to Mount Somorß Coal. Freßh supplies of Building Timber and Building Materials o every description. t FRESH IMPORTATIONS OP FENCING MATERIALS NOW TO HAN WIRE. WIRE. WIRE BARBED & PLAIN. No.'s 8, 9 and 10, OVAL STEEL WIRE No.^B B, 9and 10, ROUND STEEL WIRE BARBED WIRE, "BEST DOMINION BARBED WIRE, " ACME STANDARDS STANDARDS STANDAEDS. Out and Punched to any length and guage required, McCallum & Co., Iron, Timber and Coal Merchants & Importers ASHBURTON, OAMARD DUNEDIN & INYER CABGILL, 4*156



Public Koticea. MR S. 13. SEYMOUR, OURGEON-DENTIST will VJSIT ASHBURTON THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, And may be consulted at Mr Kamnitzer's (Chemist) until 4 pm. 7 49 HITE have a .shipment of good usefol KAURI TIMBER, Ex « Notero " from Auckland, Which we are prepared to SELL at Low Prices, m lineß to suit Customers. ; TUCKER ct: RESTELL. | As Byron says — I never, no, I never, Saw any man bo yellow, How's your liver ? (Yellow Dwarf.) TAKE MOORE'S PILLS, Christchnrch, March 9th, 1887. I am happy to testify to the value of yonr Liver and Stomachic Pills, having used them for the last fourteen years, and can recommend them to every household with every confidence. —J. G. Gakforth. Sole Agent for Ashburton,-- OHAS. NEATK, Pharmaceutical Chemist. 7 166 <pO MEET THE TIMES. C TRUCKLE, PROPRIETOR of thePripoe Albert Boarding - House, Wills Street Ashburton, next Oddfellows'. Hall, while thanking his many Friends and Customers for their liberal support for the past 10 years, solicits a continuance of the same. Board and Lodging, 14s 16s, 18s pei week ; or Us per day. Board only, 10s per week. Dinners only, 43 per week. Good accommodation for Families, and private rooms for Ladies. 7 52 TO WORKING MEN. MRS fIMMO, PHOPKIETKES3 OF THB WATERLOO BOARDINGEOUSE, Tanored Street, Ashburton, BEGS reapeolfnlly to inform the general poblio, particularly the wotklng classes, that she haa reduced ths I rates for Board and Lodging as under: — Board and Lodging, per week, 16a to 17a Dinners only, per week 4s Board only, per week 10i The cooking is done by Mr Timrao, whose reputation as a 6r«t-clata chef remains anßullled, A capital table, and meals at all hours. 7 69 CITY LOAN OFFICE. Q,j|(| I. BALEK AND CO., jt Lictneed Pawnbrokers, £as jgp Street, ABhbnrlon. HAVINQ Becurod the a?rviccs of a first- class practical Watchmaker to work on the premises, nre now prepared to clean and repair Watches at greatly reduced pi ices. YOUB WATCH CLEANED AND KEGU- LATED FOR 53, With a Guarantee for 12 months. Watch Glasses fitted for 6d, Bands fitted for 9J. All repairs faithfully executed at half the usual piicca. STARTLING NEWS. Having purchaped a line of Waterbury Watob.es at a considerable reduction, we are now selling WaUrbury Watclies for J2j, Our charge for Gleaning same is 2s 6d. A large Stock of English and American Lever Watches, Ladieß and Gents' Gold Rings, Musical Ins'.rnmonts.otc, etc , at oatonithingl] low prices. A few Unredeemed Watches for Sale very cheap. WATCHES Cleaned 5s Od GLASSES „ 6d HANDS 9d WATBRBURVS Cleaned for 2a 6d Money advanced m any sum on every de- scription of Property without delay. I. SALEK 4 CO. Licensed Pawnbroker!, Eaat Street, Ashburton. Branches at Timarn and Wanganui. 9 14 HAVES & GO.'S tfreat Sale. OBLIGE BY READING THE FOLLOWING :- BLACK Straw Hats only 3d Felt Bats were 8s 6d, now Is Grey Calico, l£d White Twill, 2}d Blanketß, from 2b s£d Lot Velvet Buttons, all iz dozen for Id Cashmere Gloveß, from 2d Men's Good Waterproof Coats, from 7s Cd Lace Curtains, 1b Boys' Caps, 4jd Men's Black Felt Hats were 53 9d now 2n3d Heavy Drees Goods, 5Jd Lot of Wide Ribbons, Id Good Shirtings, 4&d "Wool Squares, 6d Tweed Trousers from 5s 6d Let of Diagonal Coats were 21s fid now 10s 6d A Grand Lot of Overcoats awfull Cheap, and a quautity of other goods t < numerous to mention m this advertiEe ment. In addition to the above, H. &Co. will during the (sale, give a Discount of One Shilling m tho Pound. Only call and see the WONDERFUL BARGAINS at HAVES AND CO. S 6+29 A. Harrison. Alfred Harrison, AUCTIONEER, dTOOK AND ESTATE 1 AGENT AND VALUATOR. SATURDAY SALE at 12 o'clock shut —Horses, Cattle, Pigs, Produoe »nd Merchandise. FOR SALE— Farming Implements, and Vehicle* of all kinds constantly hi Yards on view for Sale. Clearing Sales held m Town or Country as required, and most liberal terms arranged with both Buyers and Sellers. Rents collected, and the business of absentees managed with care Valuation made of Properties or Mer- chandise oh easy terras. Advances made instantly on Goods delivered at the Stores for Sale. Agent for the Norwich Union Fire In- sutanco Company, Agent for the] MUTUAL LIFE ASSOCIATION O. AUSTRALASIA J hLJRBdIuRBISOW



Public Notices. lCs REWARD. LIST from Selraa, on THURSDAY, 8 h, a very handsome Black and Tan •sheep Dog, answers to the name of Larry. Anyone giving information leading to hie ••eoovery, will receive the abovb reward. O. THORNTON DUDLEY, 9559 Selraa. Ihertaey. TENDERS. TIESDJRS are invited for (he ereotioo L of a Shrp ac-jilnlnpr Mr Ferriman'* Office. Plars a 1 d spec fioations mny be ieen at our ( ffi:e, where tenders are to ->c sent m not later than 4 pm, or CBURfcD VY, Sept 220 d O. E. FOOES & SON, 9 62 Architects. BCEtfORBROIDICON A SURE CURE for PILES. A new discovery. Forwarded to any address on receipt of 7e 6d. Communications strictly confidential, WALTER B. MOSS, Aahborton. Ejection Notices Mr Rolleston VTTILL Address the F lectors of THE RANGITATA DISTRICT IN THB ODDFELLOWS' HALL, ASHBtJRTON, ON THUESDAY, SEPT. 22nd, 9*64 At 7 30 pm. EANGITATA ELECTION. "\ f R BUXTON will address the Electors ill as under : — KYLE— At the Schoolbnuee, on WED- NESDAY EVENING. At the (Schoolrooms m each caee. Other Meetings will be announced later on. B°l4o | Auctions. SATURDAY, 17th SEPTEMBER, 1887 At East Street Horse Bazaar, At 1 o'clock. 200 ACRES 200 MESSRS FRIEDLANDER BROS, have received instructions from Messrs J . & B . Tooner to Sell by Public Auction at the above time and place,— Rural Sections 28585, 28586, 28589, and 28590, Alford Forest District, containing 200 ACRES. Sections 28585, and 28586 are divided into two Sections, and well fenced with live fenceß. These Sections are well watered, having a river frontage on one side, and a water race running through both Sections. There is a 2-Roomed Cottage, 4-Stalled Stable and Chaff house, Sheep yards and Piggeries thereon. 70 Acres are m English Grass, and the balance is ready for a crop of Oats. Sections 28689 and 28590 have only been once cropped, and aro now m Stubble. They are divided into 2 pad- docks with a good Live Fence round each paddock. For further particulars apply to FRIEDLANDER BROS. PETER WILLIAMS, Acctloneer. Wo beg to call special attention of Far- mera and Speculators to this most desirable Farm . It is m very good heart, and will bo sold cheap, either separately or as a whole. FRIDAY, 16th SEPTEMBER. UNDER BILL OF SALE. At the Ashburten Saloyarde, at 11 o'clock. MR T. BULLOCK has received ia- fltructions from the holder of tho Bill of Sale to Sell by Public Auction at the Ashburton Saleyards on FRIDAY, 16th SEPTEMBER, At 11 o'clock. A DRAUGHT HORSES Q COWS, springing to calf O STEERS ISO SHEEP ( Eweß ) 3 - HORSE DRAY D.F. Plough, by Reid and Gray, Chains, Blocks and Pulleys, Set of Harrow*, Harness, Household Furniture, Cooking Utensils, &c; T. BULLOCK 9§61 Auctioneer. SATURDAY, SEPTEMBEU 24th, An Improved Farm OF 695 ACRES 695 IN GRASS, SITUATED IN THE COLDBTREAM ROAD BOARD DISTRICT, FOB SALE. MR T. BOLLOCK has reoelved m struotlons from the Executor of the late H. G. C. Boylb, to SELL BY PUBLIC AUCTION, At the Arcade, on SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 24th, THAT IMPROVED FARM, KNOWN A8 COWDRAY, OP 695 iSSiI 695 BEING LOTS 2, 3, AND 5, PAKT OF THB Lowcliffe Estate, Situatod about 8 miles from the Hinds Railway Station, m the Coldstream Road Board District. It is divided into Five Paddocks, and all m graeß. There is a well-built Dwollinghouso of Five Rooms erected on the property, also Stable, Loose Boxes, Woolshed, Sheep- yard b, and other improvements. This offers a favorable opportunity to persons desirous of purchasing a Farm m this neighborhood. Intending purchasers are respectfully invited to personally loipeot it, »nd attend the Sale Terms of payment will be liberal, de- olared at Sale. Sale at 12 45. T, BULLOCK. 9 + 6 3 Auctioneer.



NEW ZEALAND RAILWAYS, XOOWI'N FARE'S TO DUKEDft RETHRN Excursion Tickets to Dunedir will bo i'saed on tlie 15th and 16tl frrm Rtikaia at 33b Firn Uasfi ; 22s Second ; and from Ashburton it 28s First 01.188 ; 18b 6d Second ; avail ible for return up to and including tb 30th. be Dunedin Hunt Club Steeplechases re to be held on the 16th and 17th Sep «mber. 9°47 BY ORDER. A.SHBUUTON AGRICULTURAL AND PASTORAL ASSOCIATION. THE ANNUAL Horse Parade WILL be held at tho Aehburton County Saleyarde on SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 24th, 1887, At Norn. ENTRIES close with the undersigned on TUESDAY, September 20th. JOHN G REBTELL, 9»55 Secretary. B. S. BEAN, COAL AND FIREWOOD MERCHANT, BEGS to inform hia Friends and tha Public generally that he haß some H<*av.i Bndge Timber on hand, and is prepared tc cake orders for Timber Either for Bridge or House Building purposes. BEST NEWCASTLE, MALT ERN, ASD WKSTPORT COAL m Stcek, delivered at CHEAPEST BATES. R. 8 BEAN, West Street, Ashburton WANTED KNOWN.— That JAMEe BAKH-R has returned to Anh- burton and opened a Cabinet Factory and Showrooms m his own promises, Bavelock street, opposite Harrison's Auction Mart. J. B. having a thorough knowledge of the trade is m a position t.« execute all orders entrusted to hiß care. By Btrict attention and moderate charges he will endeavor to merit a share of public patronage. cSeoond-hand Furnitdre Bought, Sold, OR EXCHANGED. ASHBURTON RACING CLDB. SPUING MEETING. WEDNESDAY and THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 23w> and 24th. Pubbidekt : E. G. Wright. Vice-presidents : John Grigg and W. C. Walker. Judge : Matthew Stitt. Ftewabdb: C. W. Pa'nell.W.B. Denshire, R. Friedlander, Hugo Fnedl*nder, R. McOwen, J, O. N. Grigg, Dr. Leahy. Treasurer : David Thorn s. Clerk of Scales i T, B. Upton. Clerk of Course : A. Hewson. Handicapi'Kßs: The Committee. Starter : Dr. Leahy. first Race to start each day at 1 p.m. FIRST DAY. 1- Haudioap Hurdlb Raob, of 40 soys ; over 8 flights of hurdles, about 3ft 6iu high. Nomination, 1 boy; acceptance, 1 eov. Tho second horse to receive 6 boys from the stake. 2 miles. 2. County Plate Handicap, of 30 boys ; Bdcond horao to receive 5 sotb from the stake. Nomination, 10s ; acceptance, 1 boy ; district horses only 1$ miles. 3. .fISHBURTON C UP HANDICAP, of 70 8 .?8 J 7 sevs out. of the etake to go to thesejDod borao. Nomination, 1 soy ; acceptance, 2 aovs. 1| miles. 4 Handicap Time Trot (open), m saddle, of 25 soys. Nomination, 10s ; acceptance, 15s. Weight not less than 10 stone , pnll an 1 go. 3 miles. 6. Post Stakes, of 16 soys : catch weights. Entrance, 10s;. to be made to the Secre- tary immediately after the Aahburtoa Cup is run. The winner to be sold by auction immediately after the Race for 10 soys ; any surplus to go to tho fundi of the Club. 3 mile. 6. Bprin» Handicap, ot 35 soys. Nomina- tion, 1 soy ; acceptance, 1 boy. The second horse to receive 6 soys from tha stake f mi'o, SECOND DAY. 1. CorNTr Hurdle Rack Handicap, of 25 boys; over 6 flights of hurdls, about Bft 6ia high Mem nation, 10j ; acceptance, 16s. The second horao to svro his stake, district horces only. 1J miles. 2. Racing Club Handicap, of 55 boys. Nomination, 1 soy ; acceptance, 1J bovm ; the second horse to receive 5 sovb from the stake . 1 J miles . 3. Handicap Time Trot (m saddle), of 16 aove. Nomination, 10s ; acceptance, 10s. Weight not less than 10 stone ; pull and ro. District horses only. 2 miles i. Welter Handicap, of 40 soys. No-nina- tion, 1 soy ; acceptanno. 1 boy. The second hois* tD receive 5 s./vflfrooi the s'.ake. For » hovf-e* that h&vn never won an advertised race more than 25 s vs m one event on the flat; minimum weig t, 10 stone. 2 milfis. 6. KovKh Race, of 26 boy.m. Entrance, 10a, to bo mad« to the Scci'dtary immediately after the Welter Handicap is run. Tho winner to be fold immediately after the race. The whole of the proceeds to go co the f ands of the Club ; minimum weight, 8 stono. 6 furlongs. 6. Flying Band cap, cf Bft sots. Nomina- tion, 1 soy, ace 'ptanco 2 On. 5. furlongs. RULE 3 AND REGULATIONS. X. The meeting will be held under the rules of Racing, and the Ashharton Racing Club rulea. 2. No entry will be received, exoept on. tha conditions that all disputes, claims, and objec- tions rising «*ut of the Racing shall be decided by the fctewardß or whom they may appoint. Their doci ion on all points connected with the carrying oat of this programme to be final. 3. A district horse Bhall mean any horse that htm been commenly resident m the dis- trict between the rivers Bolwyn and Opibi, from Ist of August last, ft id up to tbe dato of the forthcoming Meeting, and owned by a pereon who has resided m tho said di' trict dur- ing the same piriod 4. Five per cent will bo deducted f«>m tho groea of a 1 moaeyß payable m accordance with this programme for tha expense of the course. 5 All nominations and acceptances to to to the fnnda of the Club. 6 Trotting Races. — Horses mast trot to the satisfaction of the Referca.. NOMINATIONS, All nominations to be accompanied by fee, name, age, and description of horse, and cok)rs of the rider, must ba in the hand* of the Stcretnry not later than 9 p.m. on Tuesday, November lat, 158?. WEIGHTS. We'ght* for tho first day's Handicaps will bo declared on Saturday, November 12th. Weights for the second day's Handicaps will be declared at 9 o'olock on the evening' of tho first day's racing. ACCEPTANCES. AcoepUng<& for the first day's Handicaps must be made to the (Secretary not later than 9 p m. on Friday, the 18th November, 1887. Acceptances for the second day's Handicaps mt 10 o'clock on the evening of the first day's racing. Q. O. FOOSB,-



THE ASHBURTON WOOLLEN MANUFACTUBING COMPY. (Limited.) DEPOSITS RECEIVED m large or small snmß »i the following Bates of luterest : — Six per cent If fixed for 6 monthfl Seven per cent if fixed for 12 months- H. SBMPLE, 9*50 Secretary.



WAKANDI ROAD BOARD. PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that it is the intention of the above Board at a Speoial Meeting to be held on TUESDAY, September 20th, 1887, to ctrike a separate rate, $ of a penny m the £ on the rateable value of all property m No. 2 Ward, and a h penny m them £ in $0. 3 Ward for the year ending* March 3Ut, 1888 payable m one instalment on ihe 'first day^of October, 1887, an d that i;he Rate Book and estimate of such i leparate rate are open for inspection at he Board's Offioes. MUBIWCH BRUCE, }*ft CliairmaQ'