THE POLITICAL CRISIS.

[By Txlxobaph.] Wellington, Ootober 10. The flon B. O. J. Stevens had a con euJtation with Major Atkinson this morn ing, and expressing his willingness to accept the Colonial Secretaryship, pro viding his private affairs permitted. A general impression is abroad, though Ministers will not definitely say so, that the Native Department will not be repre sented m the new Cabinet, and it is whispered, may even be abolished. It is understood that Mr Stevens i 8 not likely to accept the Colonial Secretary ship, but ia willing to join the Govern tntat with portfolio. Mr Mitcbolson is not yet sworn m. Wxlmmqtoh, October 11, Tba Legislative Council met nt 2 o'clock •nd adjourned till 2 to-morrow. A message was reoelved from the Governor stating that he found it incon- Ttnleftt to make his speech to-day.

(From our own Correspondent.) Labt Night. It appears that negotiations with Mr Stevens, for taking over the Colonial Secretaryship are not yet conoladed, he having only arrived by the JElimutaka from England yesterday, and bo, of course, has been oat of the recent excitement. The matter, therefore, is not yet settled, bat I believe there will bo no difficulty about the matter. There was yesterday a rumor that Mr Mitchelson still declined to take a port* folio, but this is now proved to be a canard, for I understand tbat he has this morning gone to the Government House to be sworn m. This makes the whole of the Ministers m the Lower House, wuo at once take up their positions. It is not yet decided, 1 believe, who will move and 83cond the Address-in- Reply, but at present the names of Messrs Alien and Bhodes are mentioned It is expected tbat a meeting of the sew Cabinet will be held to-day. Tho Hon E. 0, J. Stevens has deoMned to accept officß m the new Administra tion. The ground* of the refusal have not trasfpired, but it is understood the refui&l Is definite. Sir Robert Stout leaves for the Sooth to-day, and prior to his departure will be presented with an address signed at present by thirty Liberal members, expressing re gret at hfi absence from Parliament, especially at the present crisis, and also •xpresstng a hope that his absence will bo only temporary, and that at no distant date he may again occupy a position m Parliament as leader of the Liberal party, for which hit experience and Ability bo well qualify him. The address conclude! by wishing him long life and prosperity. Strong efforts have been made to induce Mr Stevens to reconsider his decision not to enter the Government, and at the present time a conference is being held on the subject Nothing, however, has transpired as to the position. If fee does not accept Sir F. Whltaker, will, it is eipected, take the position. Latest Information ss to the strength of parties gives the new Government 60 votes for certain without doabtfals. It Is almost certain now that the cession will be a short one. Very little of any importance has been talked of In the lobbies t>d»y, excopt the question of the representation of the Government In the Upper Bouse, about which some difficulty has arisen. It war originally agreed on Saturday tbat the Hon E. 0, J. Stevens should be ap pointed with the' portfolio, probably, of Colonial Secretary, but a« he only arrived by the Rlmutaka on Saturday, he could not, of course, be first consulted. Be was at once Interviewed on his arrival, but it was stated that he showed no great Inclination to accept, and I was informed •bout mld-dsy to-day that he had reso lutely declined to accept. Subsequently, however, considerable pressure was brought to bear upon him to acoept the position, and although, at the time of writing, nothing definite has been agreed upon, It Is generally understood that Mr Btevent will aocept the office without portfolio to the end of the session, when he may be In a position to take a position m the Ministry, If Mr Stevens does not accept, probably Sir F, WhiUker will take the leadership without portfolio. Nothing has yet been definitely ar ranged as to who shall be the Govern ment whips, bat In all probability Messrs G. Wilson and Pearson will be ohosen. The Opposition whips are ezpeoted to remain ai formerly, Messrs W, 0. Walker and MriCenste. Sir R. Stout was to-day presented with a testimonial on his departure for th*6ontb, which expressed m. warm terms the sympathy of his supporters, to the number of SO, by whom it was signed. The presentation was made by Mr J. HcKonzle, and Sir R. Stout responded very briefly. On the boat putting off three hearty oheers were given for the •x*Premier. Nothing has been definitely deoided as to who shall move and seoond the Address- In-Reply, but It Is generally believed that MMSrs K. Allen and Rhodes will fill the pOtUIoDS. Latest. Sarly In the day It was stated tbat Sir F. Whitaker was very I much disinclined to acoept a portfolio, but that, falling any other suitable and strong opponent, he would take office. Hli health has not been. good for some time past, and he Is now suffering from an Irritating com plaint, whloh would make the cares of office exceedingly Irksome. Efforts were then made to Induce Mr E. O, J. Steven*, M.L.0., who only returned by the Rima taka yesterday from England, to take office as one of the Government repre sentatives In the Oounoll with tho port folio of Colonial Secretary, so that Sir F. Wbltaker might represent the Govern ment without the trouble of departmental cares. As I wired you this afternoon, Mr Btevens, after fully considering the mat ter, and after communicating with his business partner In OhrUtohuroh, declined office| &«veral names were then men tioned, among others that of Dr Pollen, who, I understand, was willing to give what assistance be could to the Govern ment, even to the extent of taking offico. There appeared to be rather too much of the old. party about aaoh an arrangement however, and efforts were renewed with the object of Induolng Mr Stevens to re eonslder hit decision. The matter still r»ma!oi omettled, but the latest infor mation on the subjeot states that Mr Stevens Is not willing to take a portfolio or to stt on the Government benches In the Council during the present session, but If no other arrangement can be made he will take effice without portfolio, and at'the end of the session, private business not Interfering, he would not be averse to taking the Colonial Secretaryship This, I believe, Is all that can be obtained on the subject at the preieot moment, The presumption, therefore, Is that Sir F. Wbitaker will lead the Oounoll, and that unless some more suitable man can be obtained Mr Stevens will sit with Sir F. Whltaker without portfolio, and take up the Colonial Secretaryship at the close of the session". Tbere Is nothing new about the Lower House members of the Cabinet All sorts of statements arc being made as to the policy to be adopted by the new Government, but M*jor Atkinson is too old a politician to show the whole of his policy at the present. It la pretty safe to say, however, that the chief plauk (a the new platform will be a- most, rigorous soheme of retrench ment, and If the Major parries the scheme to a ineeesifdl lraue there can be little doubt that he will have the Home with j)!». ;|t "JW Mm veetuf raring to

tie ;•> n-il policy of retrenchment quea tlons Vy. other any Government would meet the support of tha Hodbb on the principle, that whilst willing to Bhed every drop of his brother's blood, each membor will oppose any reduction which Bffrtota hia own conßtitmnoy. It ia stated that retrenchment will be proposed m the Oivll Liat, Legislative branches aad Civil Service, from top to bottom, that there will be a reduction of the Governor's salary • of Minister's salaries from £1260 to £1000, and Premier from £1750 to £1050. Amalgamation of departments it la roported, will also form part of the plan of retrenchment. I give these items merely as current gossip, for I am quite Bare Major Atkinson is too olever a taotioian to expose his hand so early. Both evening papers have articles on the new Cabinet. The*'Poat' tbinki it will not laat, and that there will be two or three different Cabinets before a stable Government is formed. Tho "Press" speaks m the highest terms of the new Cabinet, at a whole and iudi vldoally, and thinks it a very strong team. It oonoludes a stronu artioln hv

dabbing it tho broad shouldered Ministry. There la no change In the programme of business is already wired you. The only uew feature la contained m a rumor to the effect that the Yogel patty will, if opportunity offers, acaail the policy, if distasteful, that mny be presented m the speech from the throne. Suoh a course is oonaidered nnwise, and I hardly think it likely, but give the rumor just as it reaches me. I have juafc ascertained definitely that Mr Stevens accepts oflice without port folio, probably the Attoruey-Goneralahlp. Should the move be oorrect it will bo necesstry for there to be a rearrangement of portfolios, a> there must be provision for the Colonial Secretaryship. It is not unlikely that Mr Fisher may take the portfolio of Colonial Secretary, but nothing la definitely known on the point. Wellington, October 11. On enquiry I learn that the rumor that a hostile move is to be made by the Op position on tbe delivery of the Governor* npeeoh, should it be found objectionable, is without foundation. This was un doubtedly anticipated at one part of the day, but where so many are pledged to support Major Atkinson to the extent of allowing him to bring down his policy, this course will not be Adopted. It is acknowledged that m the present position of affairs a premature attack would be un successful, and would weaken the ohanoes of tbe party for a grand attack. There is now every evidence of a direct spilt In the Opposition oamp, and I learn tbat the remain s of Sir R. Stout's following have combined and will m future aot under the leadership of Mr Ballanoe. While they will not accept Sir J. Yogel they will, however, be prepared to act with him amicably on general queßtioua on whioh they can agree. 12 35 p.m. The proceedings to-day will be merely of a formal character. The Oounoll will meet at two o'clock, when a message from the Governor will be read notifying that he will attend m person to morrow, and give his reasons to the Council for calling Parliament together. The Council will then adjourn. At half-past soven m the evening the House will meet, and after a statement from Mftjor Atkinson, will adjourn. Ministers have just risen from Cabinet, and I have had au interviow with one as to the Ministerial in'enMona m regard to a rumor as to a revision of the tariff. I am informed that the Customs revenue shows signs of Improvement, and it is not the intention of tbe Government to make any proposals »c adjustment of tho tariff this session. Nothing further has beon settled as to the mover and seconder of the AddreasHo. Reply. • Major Atkinson and Mr Pearson have been appointed whips for tbe Govern ment. The Opposition whips have not yet been appointed. Kir F, Whitaker will accept the Attorney-Grot ralßhfp and will be sworn In at half-past twelve with Mr Stevens and Mr Mltchelßon. The latter will be •worn Jn as Minister of Public Works and for Native Affuirß. This disposes of the rumor that the Native Offioe is to be abolished.

THE BULGARIAN ELECTIONS

[REUTBtt'B TELEGRAMS— COPYRIGHT.] Sofia, October JO. The elections for the new Sobranje resulted m favor of the present Govern ment, M. StamboulofTs supporters having been returned by large majori ties. Great enthusiasm prevails through out the city. Prince Ferdinand and M. Stambouloff received ovations from the populace.

GREAT FLOOD AT FEILDING.

_ Feildino, October 11. It has been raining heavily here since Sunday. The rivers are flooded, and the lower part of the town Is submerged. Railway traffio Is stopped, and all the bridges over the Maklno stream are being washed away or damaged, except the Man chester bridge. The railway station yards are under water. Some residents In King street hsd to be oarried out of their houses to places on higher ground. The aotaal damage tc private property Is small, but the Borough will auflfar heavily In having ftp baild new bridges and make good the damago to the roads. The snow melting on the ranges It the cause of the flood,

CORRESPONDENCE.

We do not hold ourselves responsible for tli opinions .expressed by our correspondents,

A SUGGESTION.

TO THE EDITOR. Sir, — A tboaght hat) come to me that if oar Borough Ooanoil is desirous of raising fands In the future to keep down rates and taxes m the municipality, there la one plan which might bo adopted at the present. It Is thjg, why not plant out the margin of the town reserves with walnut troea i Thin may appear of little moment at first sight, bat if looked into It is not bo for these reasons: — 1. The»o treos grow remarkably well hero. 2. That anoh being the cape timber would In a few yesra be available. 3. Tho eapply of walnat timber Is growing less every year and consequently what Is pat on the market Is largely inoroaelDg In value annually, Now, all these things being token Into consideration, the matter presents Itself thusly, onr reserves are now only bringing In a small revenue being lot chiefly for gfizing purpoßOß, and If this revenue can be enlarged a duty to perform Is plainly visible. If walnut trees were planted on the m«rgln of reserves nothing Is easier tbanto proteot them by a barbed wire fence at low cost, enabling the Ooanoll to still obtain the rent for grazing regn'.arly, and at the name time the counsol of the old Scottish laird to his son, viz :— '*Aye be sticking In a tree, Jook, for while ybVe sleeping Its growing" — Is being can lad out. This baring been done, lam certain that In 20 years time, or perhaps less, a very large sam of money would literally fall into the municipal coffers. "CotONIAL."

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I The longest street tramway m the world, according to the Scientific Amerloan, will bo that with whloh it is proposed to con neot a number of towns near Baenoa Ayroß, South America, and whloh will have a total length of 200 miles. The road will also be exceptional m that sleeping enra will be run apon it for the comfort of the passengers. Horees will be employed as a motive power Instead at steam, because hoises are cheap, faei is dear, and Iho people are alow. The sleeping oars are Btated to ho cariosities Thoy are four m number, 18ft, m length, and are famished with four berths each, which are madu to roll np when not m use. Thb cars are furnished with lava tories, water-aoolers, llnoa presses, and other oonveniences, and are finished throughout with mahogany. The other rolltug-Btook comprises four doable- decked cars, twenty platform oars, twenty go./dola oars, six refrigerator o»rn, fonr poultry oars, furnished with ooopa, eight oattle oarn, two derrick oars for HftlDg heavy material, and 200 box care.

HARNESSING A MIGHTY CURRENT.

The attempt whloh ia now being made to compel NUgara to pay its way woo Id noeoi to be undertaken, not only m all ai.riodaneas, but with a fair proapeot of ultimate ■aooesa. The Business Men'o Association of Buffalo ore thinking of offering the very liberal priza of 100,000dol for the beat plan for what " The Com mercial " picturesquely calls " harnessing the mighty current of Niagara to the wheels of industry." A sum of money aa large ob that la well oaloalated to iuspire some brilliant-brained in ventor to solve the imposing problem. It la needless to point out that, following close on the heels of the solution, Buff»lo will become the milling and manufacturing metropolis of the world, the prond pos soasor of a water privilege ao unnpoakably valuable aa to make all other liquid privileges aeem ludicrously dry In oom pariflou. Tho ♦• Bafhio Courier's " way of announcing the new enterpriae ia that " the Niagara river is to be wedded to the Buffalo boom." . Mr Emerson's advioe wa», " Hitoh your waggon to a star," Buffalo doubtleaa believes that m wedding her blooming boom to one of the world'a nronders, if not literally obeying Emenon, ihe io doing the next thing to it. And iow, cays the " Tribune," let'asee who is foing to win the magnificent prize, and low he is going to win It,

THE DISCOVERY OF SPECTACLES

_, * , Fewer Inventions have oonferrod a greater blessing on the human race than that which assists Impaired vision. Dr. Johnson rightly expressed his surprise that euoh a benefactor bb the discovoror of apeotaolea should have been regarded with indifference, and found no worthy biographer to celebrate bis Ingenuity. Unfortunately, however, hia name is a matter of mneh uncertainty ; and, honce, a grateful prosterity have beoa prevented bestowing upon his memory thnt honor which ia bo richly meritod. But it may be noted that popular opinion haa long •«o pronounced m favor of Spina, a Florentine monk, aa the rightful claimant, although some are m favor of Uoger Baoon Mousienr Spoon, m hia ' Researches iOurleuses d'Antlqul'e'/ firea the date of the Invention of spectacles between tho yoare 1280 and 1311, and aaya that Alexander de Spina, having seen a pair made by some other person, who was un willing to communicate tho reorot of their construction, ordered a pair to be made for himself, and found them so useful that he oheerfally and promptly made the invention public According t> an Italian ant'quary, the poracu to whom Spina was Indebted for hia information waß Snlvino, who died m tho year 1318, and ho quotes. from a manuscript m hia possession an epitaph which records tha clrcutnßtanoo : ' Hero Hoa Salvino Arraoto d'Armatl of Florence, tho inventor of spectacles. May God pardon his elno. Tho year 1318.'—" London Standard,"

INSTANTANEOUS GENERATION OF STEAM

Mr John Blum, LL.D., the patentee of this proooßß. has been at work upon the Idea for many years, and a patent was ap plied for oa July 1, 1886 ; bnt it was not till the beginning of April lent that It was granted. It Is a matter of exceedingly rare occnrrenoe for a patent to be given for » process as distinguished fron: an in vention. It la eald, Indood, that euch a thing han not happened alnoe the time of James Watt. Tha enortnoua importance of Dr Blutn's discovery, which, ehoald It stand the teat of experience, must inovit ably revolutionise every industry In which steam plays a part, waa Instantly recog nised by a group of oapittlUta, who pro pose to form themselves into a syndicate for the purchase of tho German patont rights. It Is claimed for the Blum pro cess that it will save 53 per cent, m fuel. %*per cent m boiler-space, and GO per cent m tho coot of plant ; and, moreover, that by Its use a boiler explosion be comes an Impossibility. The earliest ex periment*, It appears, were made m a shod near Starbock, noar Harrowgate. Dr Blum o'aima for his proooss that, In addition to its own advantages, It com bines all the advantages to be gained from the "flashing boiler," while all dangers and drawbacks have been obviated. The generator of Dr Blum Is a cylindrical copper vossel with a Bemi-spherioal bottom. The cover, also of copper, is pierced by two holes, through one of which the injection-tube pjicuoa into tha generator uutil within a short dktinoa of Its bottom, while In the other is fixed a tube which rervea as an oaoapo orlflao for the steam. The generator, tho dimen sions of which do not exceed 20in m height and I6ln m dlainutor. is filled with ooppor fnißoiouts. Placed either vortl cully or hor.'ajntally In any Uns of stove, furnace, or fireplace it can be easily raised to and maintained at a proper tempera ture. Tho injectlon-tubo or feed- water pipe terminates at a very Bmall pomp, guvorned by the ordinary regulator of the machine to be aotuatod, which may bo of any kind, so that the pump injeolß only the regulated quantity of water. The Injeotor consists of an outer tubo oloßed at its lowor end, but piercod near tho bottom by «U holes. Into this passes a Beoond tube, which at the top Is connected with the pump, but atopa at aomo distance from the bottom. The water forced by the pump Into tho inner tube is thrown •gainst the oloeed end of the outer tube, and Is ejected through tho boloa laterally as a spray, then coining into contact with the heated metallic fragments, is Instantaneously converted Into steam, which, rising through the upper layers of heated metal, collects m one colamn and poßßea to tho ateam-plpe. Any desired power can bo. obtained by employing a battery of several generator*. From this description it will be seen that the formation of spheroidal steam, whloh haa hitherto been the great obstaole to Instantaneous generation, is impoaßlble. The small pleoes of copper with whloh the generator ia filled offer no aarfaco upon whioh the spheroids oould form, while on the other hand the brokon motal provides an Indefinitely extended Burfaco npon whloh bubbles cf steam can be generated. It Is olaimed that the generator Is absolutely inexpioslble, Us diameter helng only 10in, while the thickness of the metal used is for greater than m a boiler. The many experiments that have been made with the generator have given exceedingly good results, and it ia not unreasonable to suppose that most users of steam will be e&gar to test Ito oapablHUea

TELEGRAPHIC NEWS.

BRITISH AND FOREIGN.

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THE SUEZ CANAL.

London. October 9. It is announced that Prince Bi: marck and Signor Crispi, at their recet interview, were completely agreed upo the Suez Canal question, and ths henceforth Germany, England, an Italy will adopt a uniform resolutio regarding the Canal.

THE TRIPLE ALLIANCE.

It is announced that Prince Bismarcl and Signor Crispi, at the recent inter view, were completely agreed upon thi Suez Canal question, and that hence forth Germany, England and Italy wil adopt a uniform resolution regarding the Canal. v;

THE IMPERIAL I NSTITUTE.

London, October 10. A memorandum published by the Committee of the Imperial Institute states that the total subscriptions re ceived m aid of the Institute amount to upwards of £400,000 ; the assistance received from India and the various colonies being considered extremely satisfactory. It is the intention of the Committee to make application for a grant of a royal charter for the Institute. The memorandum also states that a contract for the construction of the foundations of the building has been concluded.

(Received October 11, 1.25 p.m.) A N.S.W. LOAN. London, October 10. Tenders for thejßorough of Redfern (New South Wales) Loan of bearing 4 per cent interest, the mini mum being fixed at £91, were opened today. The total amount offered was found 10 be .£189,000. Tenders at us will receive 67 percent of allotment, and tenders above that receive m full.

MAILS.

Australian mails, per Orient steam ship Orient from Melbourne, September 2nd, were delivered here to day, via Naples.

AFFAIRS IN IRELAND.

[rBUTER'S TELEGRAMS — COPYRIGHT.] MEETINGS OF THE LEAGUE. London, October 10. Telegrams from Ireland state that a number of meetings of the National League took place yesterday at Mitchellstown and elsewhere m defiance of the prohibition and the exertions ot the police to prevent their being held. No serious disturbance is yet reported.

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If when you call for American Hop Bittora [see green twig of Hops on the white label and J>r Smile's name blown vti tlus bottle), the vendor hands out anything but Amerioan Hop Bitters refuse it and shun tho vendor as you would a viper ; and if ho has taken you monoy for anything else indict him for the fraud and sue him for.damages for the swindle and we wil pay ycu liberally tor tho convio- jn



Public Notice*. *""" ■•■"■■ • a ■ ■ ■ . •■■ '*■'* >^^ ',-■■ • ■ ' ■'■■ v - ;:;'." X SHEEP SHEAEI" - ; ? ■■■-'-•[. *f> 8.8.A. U "* 38 A.S. witli and titiif Myers. ° t!i f '■ • . ••' • ■-;*'.. -i -■■;,• . i-.f •'■'.'£ ALSO,— Real Turkey Oil- 1 stones. -:' : ::2i J. ORK & CO; (LATE 088 AND ALoolw| T - ■ -,- -/■ ■■ .?&.• om r- ■ ■••■ ,'.v. .s ■ 1 •• :"• " ■:■;•:■-"■>■ :■? ?:■ ;-''l ;^<?>^>^ :.'-. .-....;■:-.:'; . \---i'- ir-.«W*& ECONOMY IN TIME: ECONOMY ml LABOR: ECONOMY IN FBNODia MATERIAL. Patent Titan Wire Strainer. ADVANTAGES: TT strains a wire anywhere, either tt L post or midway ; makes the best knot, and one which seldom break B old wire; does not slip about m working; strains with unrivalled power, ease, «n<i freedom from annoyance ; does not allow tho wire to slacken moro than HKrr SIXTEENTH Tof an inoL whSbSS secured ; combines lightness .nd atrongtH m the highest degree ; can be conveniently applied to all purposes which reS wires to be joined under tension. A REVOLUTION IN WIRE FENCING EPFICTED BY KEID'S PATENT TRIPLEX WIRE STRAINER. (Patented m 1885 throughout Great Britain, tho United Btates, and tho Colonies.) No Straining Posts required except at the angles of fences. Tho boring of ' Straining Posts unnecessary. The advantages claimed for these, tho latest and most improved means of strain- ing wire fences, are : - THEY COST NOTHING, because they pay their cost m the straining potts they save. ' ' . THEY ARE A DIRECT GAIN m eoonomy of time and labor, because no boting of straining poßtß iB required, and the whole process of Btrainiog occupies only about quarter the usual time. THEY EFFECT A FURTHER SAV- ING of time and labor as long m the fence exists, because they are left pertna. nently attached to the wires, which can there f 01 c be tightened or slackened when* ever desired. Comparative Estimate of 14 chains of 6- Wire Fence. UNDER OBDINARY METHOD. No Wire Stretohers loft 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 0 Labour digging, ereoting, and fixing \ ; ' 3 straining posts and stays for same, say 1 mam for 4 hours, at Is per hour ... ,„ ,„ 4 0 Labor boring two Btraining posts, say 1 man for 20 minutes ... 0 4 Total ... ... ,„ 14~J UNDER NKW SYSTEM. Triplex Wire Stretchers being left attached to Wire. . 0. d. 1 strain of 14 chain 0, Patent Tiiplex Wire Stretchers used midway, and straining 7 chains on eaoh side; only 2 straining posts required, at say 3s each ... 6 0 Labor at one strain of 6 wires, say 1 man for 20 minntes, only no fastening being required ... 0 4 Labor ereoting, digging, and fixing ' 2 Btraining posts and stays for same, say 1 man for 2 hours, 40 minutes 2 8 No boring (required. 0 0 °Cost of 6 Triple Wire Stretchers, at Bay übout 8d eaoh ... „, 4 0 Total 13 0. *NOTE WELL. —If TITAN WIRE STRAINER bo ueod and removed after straining, the above item of 4s will also be saved, though at the expeme of future efficiency. ■ . ; Showing New System to be 00 much moro economical than the old one— that a balance is left over ajter including the cost of Triplex Wire Btre{cluirs 111 McCallum & Co. B°lq Ag«nt« for tbe Qouaty of AjhfanrfQ&]



I The Stud. — - I • — ■.. .— ■ ; _ ._ mHE AMERICAN TROTTING HORS Blackwood Abdallab, g Will Btand this season at Lyndhurat, Dm daß, and at owner's Stable, Ashburton. o For particulars apply to ? f MAX. FRIEDLANDER. m I — __ 68 TO TRAVEL THIS SEASON IN THI - ASHBURTON, WAKANUI, AND xj SURROUNDING DISTRICTS. d mHE CLYDESDALE ENTIRE COLT, 1 Johnny's Fancy. o Bred by Mr James Gow, of Taieri. 3 by lord Salisbury, dam Sally 2nd. m For particulars and terms, apply to ° I , MAX FRIEDLANDER, 7 \ 9f148 Proprietor. * rT 11 ? Thoroughbred Stallion, DIGBY ,u*u AND » b y Traducer, dam Aglaio, (both imported) will travel the diatricta or Waterton, Wheatetone, Flemington, Willowby and Longbeaoh on Wednesdays and Thursdays. , For terms apply to Groom m charge. QPRINGIUNK, by Young Banker (imp) O aam Farmer's Lass, will stand tho season at Longbeach Homestead. Mares , grazed free to January Ist. Every care taken but no reßponaibility. Terms— 3 guineas; guarantee £6 ss. Allowance made for 3 or more mares the property of one man. 10+11 JOHN GRIGG, lO T*I Proprietor. TO TRAVEL THIS SEASON IN THE METHVEN AND LAURISTON DJS TKIOT9. m CLYDESDALE COLT,— Diplomacy. Bred by John Grigg, Esq., of Long- beoch. Diplomacy's sire is Lord Beacons- field, dam Pleasant by Prince Charlio, For particulars and terms apply to D- MoKENDRY, 10tl8 Cairnbrao TO STAND THIS SEASON. mHE THOROUGHBRED STALLION Wizard, By King of Clubs, dam Charm both imported WIZARD is.. half brother to Spade Guinea, and Stonyhuret, and full brother to Charmer, and wan bred by the Middle Park Stud Company. He is a beautiful whole-colored chestnut," and shows grand power and quality. For full particulars cpply to 0. KEAuNS, Or Wm. HEALY, Proprietor?, 9°12 Ashburton. TO TRAVEL THE ASHBURTON AND LONGBEACH DISTRICTS. mHE CLYDESDALE ENTIRE, Young Major. YOUNG MAJOR is by Major, who was imported to Tasmania from England by R. Q. Kebmode, Esq. He took first prize at the Hoyal Society's Show m England, and many first prizes m Tasmania. YOUNG MAJOR was brod by Mr James Stark, hfs dam, Smi.'or, imported from lasmania, whoro sho whs a first prize taker, and her progeny gained many awards. Terms : One Mare £3 ; groom age, ss, payable first service. For 3or more mares, property of one owner, special terms may be agreed on. ANDREW DAWSON, Proprietor, 131 Watorton. TO STAND THE SEASON AT GROVE FARM' TINWALD, mHE THOROUGHBRED HORSE, Perkin Warbeckll. PEDIGREE. i> . Touchstone I Newminstcr Ueeswillg S .1 Oof^Palma Einilius H Pranccsca ,| M jj « Voltaire """<£ Voltigeur .... T ,c "2 Martha Lynn Mil — ca Stockwell ft Eglantine PI- _ W « Touchstone <j| jjNewmmslcr !keswh]g k* S 12 > , 3; Palm* limilius H « Frnuccsca H -9 , H .§ iS Melbourne Dj -"3 Prime Minister „ , , . li H I'antalonade S l3 ! • "la Candlestick Warden Maid of lJutghlcy PERKIN WARBEOK 11. has splendid action, possesses groat strength, is as handsome as they are made, and is a horse calculated to throw a moat valuable class of racing or other stock, An oxmnination ■ of his pedigree will thow that be possesses a double Btrain of tho celebrated Adventurer blood, and is one of tbe very best bred animals m tho Southern Hemisphere, The sons of Nowminster have, as a family, been more successful at the stud than any fumily of modern days, and with the exception of Hermit, who is now standing m England at 200 guineas, Adventurer, the grandsire of Perkin Warbock 11. has produced the niOßt winners of them all. For further particulars apply to EDWABD GATES, Qrovo Fitm. !Q»IQ Ti»w»k.



Public Notice ■""" UPPER ASHBURTON liOAD BOAU r TJO LET, for a term of years, a ccv J roomed House, with J aoro 1 Ground. For conditions apply to the Oh DONALD MoLEAN, 10 50 Chairman. TINWALD at ... t   , ~ TT A W X IN I Who has jußt roplenißhed hie Stock BOOTS, has also opened up a few lineß useful DRAPER? (a lone; felt need _ Tinwald), which he is disposing of Christcburch prices. j. Come and compare Prices and Quali before purchasing elsowhore, as eve: ie article Is marked at tho very lowest Rat j t forOASET, TTTANTED KNOWN.-That JAMEI YV BAKKR has returned to Ash burton and opened a Cabinet Factor' and Showroomß m his own premised Havoloclc atroet, opposite Harrison' Auction Mart. J.B. having a tho'roug] knowledge of the trado is m a position t< execute all ordorß entrusted' to his care By strict attention and moderate chargei he will endeavor to merit a share 0 public patronage. Second-hand Furniture Bought, Sold, on Exchanged. NOTICE TO PLANTERS. PT»HE nndorsigned begs to oall the X attention of farmers, settlors and Jtners to his extonslvn atook of FRUIT AND FOREST TREES, among which are about 3,000,000 Forest Trees, Inola- ding 200,000 Oupresaus Maorocarpa, out and two years old; 200,000 Pinus Ini»lg- nls; one and two yeara old ; 100.00 C Pinns Larlcioj 300,000 Silver Birbht 10,000 Pinus Austri&ca; all other kindii m proportion. All kinds of Oabbe,ge plants on sale, and a few thousands of very early Strawberry Plants. N.B.— -All orders by post, or otherw'* shall receive ray best attention. JAMES PORTER, 10L1IFTON NURSERY Allenton, Ash v arton TEW ZEALAND CLOTHING FACTOR? rHE NEW GOODS FOR THE WINTER SEASON ARE NOW OPENED OtJT The k is THE LARGEST & BEST SELECTED IN THE TOWN, And the varioty of Style and Patterns m Men's, Youths', and Boys' Clothing leaveß nothing to bo desired, fhousands of Men's and Boys Suits, newest stylos. Trousorß and Trousers and Vests manufactured of New Zealand Tweeds. Every garmen warranted shrunk Jverooats. Waterproof Coats and Leggwgs iii #roat variety Hats, comprising every new styJn worn Ohildron's Jersey Suits, Ohildr } Men- of-War Suits Gentlemen'B Hosiery, Scarves ; Oxford Jogatta and White Shirt* Sngß, Portmanteaus, and Travelli 1 Sags Che celebrated WERTHEIM SWING MACHINE. Time Payments. N.Z CLOTHING FACTORS", East Stbut. ASHBURTON JIGH SCHOOL ESTABLISHED JBBI. Teaching Staff; Boys' School.-— Mr J. E. Buohana Ist B. A., University College, London. Girls' PcHopt, — flfiss Saundbbs, Canter- bury College; Ohrlstchurch ; Miss Gkdbb, 1W / College, Dublin AT this institution pupils of both sexea have tho opportunity of acquiring tho elomenta of a liberal odu- oation. The subjocts of Study are those usually taught at Secondary Sohoolß ; but the ordinary course may be modiGed to meet special oneoe, if In the Intercut o the Pupils euoh a plan is judged ad- visable. At the Girls School provision has been made by the Teaching Staff to give lessons In Musio and Painting to Yonng Ladies not attending the other Classes In the Pohool, who may desire instructions m these subjeots. Tho Physical Training of tho Pupils is not overlooked. Calisthenics for the Girls, and Military Drill for the Boys, are partß of the School course. The yeat is divided into three terms. All fees are payable In advanoe. For Pupils under 12 years of age, £2 2s per term ; over 12 yearn of age, £2 16a per term ; Muaio £1 Is per term extra ; fee for attendiug Moelo (only), £2 2a ; Draw- ing and Painting (only), £1 1b per term. For further dolails apply to Mr Buohanan. - The next term commences on MON- DAY, the 19th inst. 9 49 George Jameson TURNIP AND RAPE SEEDS. FOR SALE- Purple and Gteon Top Aberdeen, Mammoth, Greystoae,ar.a other varieties. These have been thoroughly tested; and are guaranteed new and frosh. GEOI'GE JAMESON, 10§l7 ABhburton. Wool Season 1887-88. • T IBERAL CASH ADVANCES made Jj on Largo or Small Clips at Current JUates, Woolpaoks and Twine Supplied. GEORGE JAMESON, 10J16 ABhburton. OLOVER_ SEEDS JUST landed, ex steomor " Kaikoura,' my iirßt shipment for tho season of BED CLOVEE, COW GEASS, WHITE CLOVEE, AND ALSYKE. TLobo Seed a have boon carefully selected jtud aro the best obtainable. I HAVE ALSO IN STOCK— Machino-dreesod Ryograss and Cocks footj| also Linseed, Peuc, Barley, Oats Wheat, Potatoes, and all kinds of bTATION AND FARM STORM George Jameson. ASHBURTON



Pabllc Notices THE ASHBUETON WOOLLES MAOTFACTUBING COMP^ (Limited.) deposits s ~ T> ECEIVED m large or small sums 11 X\i the following Rates of Interest :• n Six per cent if fixed for 6 months, it Seven per cent if fixed for 12 montl n H. SEMPLE, 9*56 Seoretary. ASBBORTON BOROUGH COUNCII k _ LENDERS are invited for Leasing tL Q JL following Borough Roeorvea for ' 14, or 21 years, viz. :— ' Section 1187, Cameron stroet west 1 Reserve 1689, S.E. Belt. J Tenders to bo Bent to tho undersigne by 12 o'clock on WEDNESDAY, the 12t inst. The Council will be prepared t let any of the unoccupied Reserves i s applied for. Particulars of Reserves t let can be obtained at this office. CHARLES BRADDELL, 5 Town Clerk. Ashburton, Bth October, 1887. 10 41 i Under the distinguished Patronage of thi , Officers commanding the Aohburtor Volunteers, the Chairman and Mem bers of tho County Council, Hi Worship the Mayor and Borougl 1 Councillors. TpHE Aehburton Volunteer I ire Brigade X will bold a " SOCIAL " m tht Oddfellows' Hall oh WEDNESDAY, Ootober 12th, commencing at 7 30. Object : To defray the expenses of n team to compete at the forthcoming Demonstration. ' Tiokets: 2s 6d each. 10f42 ASHBURTON AGRICULTURAL AND PASTORAL ASSOCIATION. THE TENTH Annual Exhibition OF STOCK, IMPLEMEIsTS, &o. WILL be held at the County Saleyards, Ash burton, on FRIDAY, OOTOBER 28th. ENTRIES close on FRIDAY, Oot. 21st, JOHN G. RESTELL, 10*5 Seoretary. IMPOUNDED at Rakaia Pound on October 4th from the Villago Settle- ment, — 1 Brown Mare, branded diamond near Bhouldor. 1 Bay Mare, 1 Bay Filly, and 1 Chest- nut Filly with no visible brands. 1 Chestnut Mare (£) on near shoulder with covor on. Also fr^m Mr Lambie's farm, Kyle, — 1 Bay Gelding, fuco and two hind feet white. If not olaimod and expenses paid will be sold on THURSDAY, October 20th, at Noon. G. SHELLOOK, 10133 Poundkeeper. miMARU AGRICULTURAL AFD JL PASTORAL ASSOCIATION. THE ASSOCIATION'S TWENTY-SECOND ANNUAL SHOW OF STOOK, Ac, WILX. HE HELD ON THE ASSOCIATION'S GROUNDS, WAI-ITI ROAD, TUESDAY, 25th, and WEDNESDAY 26th Ootobbe, 1887. CONSISTING OF SHEEP, CATTLE, HORSES, PIG 3, DOGS, DAIRY AND AGRIOTURAL PRODUCE, IM- PLEMENTS. WOOL, Ac, Ac. PRIZES amounting to about £550 will bo given m Piocei of Plate, Medalß, or Cash. PRIVATE AND SPECIAL PRIZB LIST, and for further particulars see Posters, Entries close for Sheep, Cattle, and Pigs on SATURDAY, 15th met. ; all Others ou TUESDAY, 18th iust. Prize Lists may bo obtained on applica- tion to tho undersigned. : F. W. STUBBB, 10 57 Secretary, Auctions. SATURDAY, OOTOBER 15th. About 25 Aores of Suburban Lands for Sale by Publio Auotlon. MR T. BULLOCK (m conjunction with Messrs James Wilkin aad Co.) have reoa.ved instrnottons from Mug MoLkan, to Sell by Publio Auotlon at the Arcade, on the above date, — About 25 Aores of Suburban Land, j being part of R.S. 5800, wall situated at the corner g.of the South East Town Belt. This Is a very convenient Paddock, being to close to Town, and will be sold on very liberal terms of payment, declared at Sale. Ba'e at 12,30. T. BULLOCK 10 2 Auctioneer. SATURDAY, 16th OOTOBER. Entire Horses. MR T. BOLLOCK has reoelved m. Btructions from Wimjam Sijujald, Eeq., of RubUo Place, Burkes Pass, to Sell by Public Auction, at the Arcade on SATURDAY, 15tu OOTOBER, That Grand DBAUGHT ENTIKE HORSE, YOUNG GASTLEREACH, By LORD CABTLEREAGH, dam BONNY DOON; He is rising six years old. Also, — THE THOROUGHBRED ENTIRE HORSE, Athlete, By DETRACTOR, dam PROMISED LAND. The above Horses aro m grand condi- tion, so they will not require any making up boforo commenciflg the Season. B(fr Sibbald's lurgo experience as a breeder is v sufficient guarantee that the Horses are grst class. Bo having sold his Brood Mares is tho reason the Horse? are npw m the ui&rket FOR SALE. Sale at 1 o'olook. T. BULLOCK. 10 * 3? r: _ Auctioneer, j



Public Notices. rpo LET.— 8-roomed Dwelling-honae, JL together with an acre of land, pleasantly situated on tho Town Bolt North, fronting the Domain. Apply to T. BULLOCJ&. MOiNEY TO LEN.D ' I HAVE £200, £40p, £1,400, and othpr sums, waiting investment on goo.d freehold' security at current rates of Uiterestj, ' n T mi K o " JfOHN A- OAYGILL, lQt&8 BoUoJtor, Tworcd *tw*t.