SPORTING.

HAWKE'S BAY J.O. ACCEPTANCES.

NAMIB, February 22. The following acoeptance9 for the Jockey Club's Autumn Meeting were deolared to-night :— Napier Gbahd Handicap, of 600 boys.

DUNEDIN AUTUMN MEETING.

Dunedin, February 23. The weather Is all that oould be desired, ft light Bouth-west breeza blowing, but there Is a strong son. The coarse is In capital order considering the recent rains When proceedings opened 5000 people were present. Owing to the police en forcing the regulations against the over* crowding of cars people experienced oon dderable delay In reaching the cou/bs. Hubbies Arohft... 1 Borderman ... 2 KingMk 3 Time 3min 2£seo. Apropoi and Bilvermlne have been icratohed for the Publican's Handicap. Champion S tikes. Gipsy King ... 1 Kimberley 2 8t Swlthln 3 Time, lmln 20feo. Dunrpin Cup, 1000 boys ; 2 miles and a distance. Mr R. J. Mason's eh m Spade Guinea 7st 121 b (Huxtable) 1 Mr O'Brien's Rubins, B*t 2;b f Derritt) 2 Mr J. F. Le Suer's Hermitage, 7at 61b ... fMoore) 3 Time, 3min 64jseca.

FIRE BRIGADES DEMONSTRATION

Dunbdin, February 22 The Fire Brigades' Demonstration at Dunedin yesterday was fairly fiuccessful, notwithstanding a few slight hitches Only three events were completed out of a programme of thirteen events. Results : Ladder Bice for one m*n. Corke, New Plymouth, Jssec 1 Hatteral, Napier, 16$ sec ... 2 Aehburton was represented by two men (Baker 21 3-sths sec, and Clark 26sec). Hose Practice. Spit, 48 15 th see 1 South Dunedin, SOjpcs ... 2 Dunedin, 54 1 sth bee ... 3 Aehburtou's time wa3 69 l-sth sees. Engine Pkactice for five men. Spit, 46 l-sth (including 4gec penalty) 1 Dnnedin City, 48 loth Bee (including bsec penalty) 2 Bangiora, 49 l-sth sec (in cluding 6 sec penalty) ... 3 Ashburton's time was 66^sors, including 6sec penalty.

A SENSIBLE PROPOSAL.

An attempt ia to be made a£ one of the fashionable London theatres to eatabliah tea time theatricals during the mater. The dullest hours of the day m London •re those between four and six m the day. Strangers do rot care to wander m the streets after dark, and they are often at their wits' end hew to fill op the gloaming hoots between euneet end dinner tme. Many commercial and professional men finish their day's work at four o'olook. They, too, are Inclined for leisure before dinner, and would prefer a theatrical entertainment beginning at four o'clok, to one that commences at the conventional hour of eight. An ezpe iment m this ■will be tried shortly after Christmas. It ii propoied that half the uaual prices of admission should be charged, and that two little pieces, each of an hour's 'dotation, should be played. In the Interval tea m'ght be served. A very attractive programme might be provided, at a slight cost, and the venture ought to be attended with success.

ARMED EUROPE.

" Digatnma," writing to the Dunedin Evening Star, says : — I find by reference to tb« Ourlcmd Mail of December 3, 1886, that the " peace strength of the French army is 523,824 men, with 2694 guns and 110,890 horses. On the oat break of war France is able to raise an army, including the reserve and territorial ; forcep, of 1,959,861 men, with 2952 gtms, j of which 1,355,205 ara field and reserve i troopp, and 604,656 territorial troops. The army of the first line is estimated by French sources at 2,051 459 men, and that of theisecond lino at 2,057,196 men, or a total of 4,108,655, but that estimate can scarcely be depended upon. The peace strength of the German Army, according to the Budget of 1886, was 445,424 men. The war strength of the German Army is 1,519,104 men, with 2808 guns and 312,731 horses. The Landstrum is estimated at 993,000 men. The total war strength of the forces at the dis posal of Germany is consequently, m round number?, 2,762,000 men." In any case the numbers seem much m excess of those stated by Mr «J . View Gay. The total war strength of all European Powers is put down at 14,751,864 men, 17,985 guns, 1,464,093 horses ; and, if we further add all available forces, such as Armed Constabulary, military police, Garde Oivique, eto., etc , the figures, m round numbers, mount up to 20,500,000 men, with 20,000 guns.

BUYING HER FOOTING.

A London correspondent of tho Argus states : — Mysterious paragraphs have ap peared m the Press alluding to r.ome transactions " comprising " the Prince of Wales, h:s American friends, a cheque, and a diamond necklace. Further reve lations are stated to be imminent The truth, as I learnt it from the American colony m London, is Bimply thnt the Prince has found out that Mrs Mackoy, the wife of the Irieh American millionaire. 11 Big Bonanza Mackay," paid three of his friends m money or diamonds to effect that introduction to th'e Prince of Wales which mode so much talk last season. Mrs Brown-Potter waß given a diamond bracelet ; Mrs R ,an old American favourite of the Emperor Napoleon, who bas been settled here since the fall of the Empire, had a diamond necklace for her reward ; and a beautiful Duchesß, belong ing to that NewmarVet racing set which the Prince so much affects, had a cheque for £4,000. Between them thoy effected the introduction, and Mrs Mackay, ex Irish "help" from the Pacific slope, enjoyed tha honor and satisfaction of entertaining the Prince very frequently both m London and at Cowes. The Prince is naturally angry to find that bis friends have been hawking about his acquaintance W a marketable commodity.

TO-DAY'S TELEGRAMS.

& Typhoid Fever. Auckland, .February 23, Twenty cases of typhoid fever are m the hospital. The medical visittDg otsfl complain of over crowding and euggeßt the immediate erection of temporary wooden wards or tents. Many more fever cases are expected during the next few weeks. Scenes of Disorder. Disorderly scenes have taken place at Papakura gamfields a short distance from the city, where 400 men are earning good I wages, Yesterday at tho Papakura R.M. j Court Walter EggartoD, seaman (a former mate of Oaffcey, the murderer), wat committed for trial on a charge of brutally assaulting James Soott and breaking hie leg. At the same Court two larrikins Percy Freer and Borne wan sentenced to a month's hard labor for assault and boand over to keep the peace for six months. Freer and Home had attacked two men, one of whom m self-defence drew a Knife and Btabbed both prisonors, one having a wound through the arm and the other a large wound on the breaßt. Fever Ward. The Hospital Board this morning agreed to ereot a temporary fever ward to accommodate 40 patfenta. The build- Ing Is to be ready within a' week. The Board at once drove off m a cab to fix a site. Alleged Perjury. An Information for perjury has been laid by Annie Robertson against Jane Graham, arising out of a Supreme Ooort case last year m connection with Mrs Robertson's ejectment from the Ohlne rautu Hotel. The case waa called at the Police Court today and adjourned till the 16th March.

A HISTRIONIC TRIUMPH.

The following interesting story, the scene of which is laid m Melbourne, ie told by " Marmion " fn the Sydney Mail -.—Many anecdotes have been cur* rent from time to time with respec.t to the influence which the performance of certain stoge plays has had upon the Gen sciences or the emotions of particular Bpectatora and listeners ; but I do not remember ever to have heard of a case m which a recltatiou has boen produc tive of bo remarkable a consequence as that whioh has jnefc resulted from a public reading, or rather a delivery from memory, of the "Christmas Carol," of Charles Dickens, by Mr Locke Richard son, m this city a few nights ago. Many years since the only daughter of a wealthy colonist, who was a widower, contracted what her father regarded as a mesalliance, although m reality there was nothing m the young hesband lo object to, except his circuniatances, which were Eomewhat straitened. He was wall educated, re speotably conneo'od and of good character. But the lady's father had higher views with respect to his daughter's settlement m life, and when she persisted m marrying the man of her choice the offjtded parent turned hia bsc't upon and disinherited her. Meanwhile tho young couple took up the burden of their lives and jigged ' along contentedly and happi'y upon a small income, which seemed, however, to expand oommanaurately with the m- | creasing demand of an increasing family. The wife'a fa' her Bpent some years m travel, and returned to (ho colony Home | months ago. The other evening ho was among the aadionce at the recitation spoken of above, and the atory cf r-ld Scrooge and of tho transformation which hla character and aonduc; underwent after hia interview with the three ghosti touched this .particu'a? listener to the quick. Ho wrote on the earao night to his daughter, and next morning Bhe, her husband, and her family were gathered roncd her father's breakfast table, and under the plato of eaoh guest waa a cheque, m tokon of reconciliation, and a« a measure of atonement. Such, at loast, la the statement (made to me by one of the party.

A SIERRA FLOWER.

The moct remarkable fbwer I ever came eoroas, m more ways than one, is lhat lonely little thing which grows 14,010 fact above the aea on Mt Wifhey — the highest mountain not only m Cali fornia bnt m the United States— and 1500 feet above tho timber level, and at a point among the clouds wnere all tther vegeta tion has ceased to exitt. It is the monarch of the fforld among other flowers, how ever) and is radiant with beauty and freights the atmosphere with aromatic sweets, Therelanosoiljnotevenathlmble full, and no moißture except enow and hail and Ice where ie grows and looks pretty and proud . In fret, this little flower daring its short existence goes to sleep m Icy capsules every night, and faces sunlight dripping with tears of opil and paarl. It Is Bhaped like a bell flower, and h gaudy In colors of red, purple and blue. It is called Polemonium confertum, or Jacob's ladder* Its fragrance partakes of the white jasmine, with an assimilation of musk. It blooms alone, for It not only has no floral associates, not even a spear of grass or shrub, but there is no creature, not even bird or insect, to keep it com pany a single minate m the ye3r.

THE ASHBWRTON GUARDIAN, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 1887



at lb at lb pasha 9 4 British Lion 7 0 Administrator 8 7 Soudan ... 6 11 Tigredia .. 8 6 Lady Norah 610 Pearl 8 6 The Laird 610 Spade Guinea 8 4 Salisbury... 6 9 Silence ... 712 Orwell ... 6 8 Cinderella ... 710 Mystery ... 6 7 Wapiti ... 7 6 Bivulet ... 6 7 Vinaigrette... 7 0 Bubki Memobial Stakes, of 200 bovb. B t lb st lb Pasha ... 9 6 Rumor ... 7 8 Forester ... 9 2 British Lion 7 4 Tigredia ... 812 Salisbury... 7 0 pearl 812 Rivulet ... 612 Spade Guinea 811 Revoke ... 612 Cinderella ... 8 6 Kupe ... 610 Vinaigrette... 8 2 General Silence ... 8 0 Thornton 6 7 Miss Dargon 711 Psycho ... 6 0 Soudan ... 710



ASEBUItTON TRADESMEN'S RACING OLUB. MEETING to be held on the ashburton racecourse; ON THURSDAY, MA^CR 3, 1387. FOR I ISTBIGT HORSES ONLY. Preiident— MrW. O Walker, MVK.R. Vic!-P«fcideni— -Mr J. Ivess, M H.R, Juige— r W. J. Steward, M.H.R, Stewards : Mr L. Marker I Mr E. Gates Mr A. Harrison | Mr C. J. Ncate Mr R. M. Catbb9rtson. Starter — Dr Leahy. Handicapper — Mr T. Qnill. Cler'c of Scales — Mr J. O. Duncan. Oierk of Course— Mr George Soott. PROGRAMME. 1. COUNTY HURDLE RACE a handicap of 20 boys ; second horee to Bave his stake. 1 J mile, over cix flights of hurdles, about 3ft 6in high. Nomination, 10i : accept- ance, 10a. 2. HANDICAP TIME TROT of 20 bovb : second horse to receive £6 from tho stake' Three miles. Nomination, 10a ; accept- ance, 103. Conditions— pull and co 3« ASHBUIiTON PLATE HANDICAP of sovb ; second horse to receive 5 soys rotv tho Btake. 1J mile. Nomination, 20a accortance, 15si 4, SELLING HACK RACE of 10 eovs. Na wtight under lOst, £ mile. Winner to be sold for 15 sovb, any eurplcs to go to tho fund?. Nomination, 10a. bi FLYING HANDICAP of 25 soya: second horse to receive £6 from stake. Nt urina- tion, 16s: acceDtaTice. 10s . Three-quarter mile. Winner of the Ashburton Pfaio Hnndicap to carry 71b penalty. 6. NOVEL RACE HANDICAP of 25 soys. One mile. Nomination, 15s; acceptance, 10s. Winner to be sold immediately after the race, the whole of the proceeds to go tc the funds of the Club. 7. CONSOLATION HANDICAP of 10 bovb, for all beaten hoiaeo during the meeting. One mile. Nominations, 10s : acceptance, free. 8. HURRY SCURRY, a Sweepßtakes of 10a each. Post entr.y any time of the day., Catch weight. RULES AND REGULATIONS, The definition of a district horae shall be all horses that have beea commonly resident m the country lying between th.9 south bank of the Selwyn and the north bank of tho Waitaki from December 31, 1886, and up to the date of. the forthcoming meeting, and owned by a person who has resided m the district abova defined during the same period. General Rnlea of tha Ashburton TraJeßmen'a Bacinir Club and Pacing Rules of the Canter- bury Jockey Club strictly adhered to. Five per cent, will be deducted from the grosß cf all moneys payable m accordance with this programme for expenses of the course; All disputes, claims, and objections arising out of the lacinj? shall be decided by tha Ste<?ardß, or whom they may appoint, their decision m all po : nts connected with the carrying ont o this programme to be linal ; and entries will only be received Bnbject to these conditions. All nominations and acceptances go to the funds of the Club. All entries and nominations to be accom- panied by entrancs fees, namo »Dd age of the horee, and colors of the rider and m tho hands of the Secretary, addressed to Whittle's Hotel, not later than 9 p.m. on Tuesday, tho Bth day February. 1887. Weights will be declared and published m outside papers on tho morning of Friday, February 18th, 1887 ; and acceptances for tho races to be paid to. the Secretary, as above, not later than 9 p.m. on Saturday, tha 26th day of February, 1887. WALTER B. MOES, Secretary. RACING CLUB AUTUMn"mEETING mnURSDAY & T.IRIDA 1 1> APRIL 21st & 22nd, 1887«- President— E. G. Wright. Vice-Prc":ident — John Gri^g. Judge— Matthew Btitt. Stewards : H. Fticdlandor I W; O Walke? W. B. Dcnshiro R. McOwon J. C. N. Grlgsr | Dr Leahy R. Fxiedlander. Treasurer — David Thomaa . Clerk of tho Scales— T. E. Upton. Clerk of tho Couroo— A.Howßon. Handicappers— The Committee. Starter— Dr Leahy, Fihst Rack on Each Day. to Staut 12.30 P.M. FIHST DAY - 1. DISTRICT HURDLE RACE ot 20 soya over six flights of hurdles, about 3ft Gin high. Nomination, 15s ; acceptance, 10s< 1^ mile. District horses only. 2. ASHBURTON AUTUMN HANDICAP f 60 boys. Nomination, leov; acceptance, ]£fov. I £ mile. 3. FOAL STAKES of 1 soy each, with 16 boys added. For two-year-olds bred, owned, and trained by residents m tho district denned by Rule 3. Colts Bst 101 b fillies and geldings Batßlb. Nomination, 103. Thn sweep to be paid by 9 p. mi on April 18th. Fivefurlongß. 4. HANDIOAPTIMETaOT(in saddle) of 20 soys.. Nomination, 10 1 ; acceptance, 10s. Weight not loss than lOat. Break and turn. 3 m lep. 6. FLYING HANDICAP of 25 bovb. Nomi- nation, I soy ; acceptance, 10a. J •mile. 6. POST STAKES of 10 eovs. Entrance, - 10a, to be mado to the Secretary imme- diately after the F.ying Handicap is run. Catch weights, i-mile. The winner to bo sold immediately after the race for 15 toys, any surplus to go to the foncU o the Olub. SECOND DAY. 1. DISTBICT WELTER HANDICAP of 20 sov>>. Nomination, 103; acceptance, 103. Minimum weight, lOat, ]£ mile. District horfes only. 2. GRAND STAND HANDICAP of 40 sovb. Nomination, 1 soy; acceptance, 1 aov. Seven fu-lonps. 3. HANDICAP TIME TROT (m saddle of 15 soys. Nomination, 10a ; acceptance, ss. Weight not less than lOst. Break and turn. Twice round tha course. Distrio horses ODly. i. HARVEST HANDICAP of 20 boys. Kominat on, 10s ; acceptance, 10a: Dis* tret horses only. 1 aile. 5. HOVEL BACE of 16 toys. Entrance, 10s, to be made to the Secretary immediately After the Harvest Handicap is inn. Catch weights. Five furlongs. The winner to bo Bold immediately after the race, the whole of the proceeds to go to the funds of the Club. G. CONSOLATION HANDICAP of 20 soys. Nomination, 1 soy, to be made immediately after the Novel Race is run } acceptance free, to be notified to the Secretary within ten minutes of the d: deration cl wei&hte. 1 mile. RULES AND REGULATIONS* 1. The Meeting will be held under tha Rules of Racing and ABhburton Racing Olub Rules. 2- No entry will be received except on the condition that all disputes, claims, and ob- jections arising cut of ihe racing shall be decided by 1 U>\Su;v«avu3 or whom they may appoi" t ; their decision on all points connected with tho carrying out of tlvs programme to be final 3. A district horeo Eliall mean any horse tl-at has been commonly resident itL»the dis- trict between the rivers Belwyn and Opihi from Jamiary2l, 1887, and up to the date of tho forthcoming meeting, and owned by a rerson who haß resided m the said diatricL during tha enuie period. 4. Fiv« per cent, will bo deduct d from tho grosß of all moneys payable m accordance with this progr-mmo for the expenses of the course. 5. AUncm\r.ationsand acceptances to go to the funds of the Cinb, 6. Trotting Races. Horseß must trot fairly to the satisfaction of the Ref «rce. NOMINATIONS. All nominations to be nccomrarued by fb», name, age, and description cf horse, and colors of rider m the haads of the Secretary (address — ABhburton) no lator than 0 p.m. on Monday, March 2 1 , 1 887 . WEIGH IS. Weightß for tha first day's handicaps will be declared on Wednesday, April 13, 188?. Weights for tho Bccond day's handicaps -will he dec atcd at 9 o'cl ck on tie evening of the first day's racing. ACCEPTANCES. Acceptances for the firn da>'a handicaps must bo made to tho Secretary aot; later t^an 9 p.m. on* Monday, Apri! 18, 1887. Accept ances for the Eocond day's handicaps at o'clock on tho cvetiig of tho first day- acing. 147 0. 0. FOOKS, gpvetaty



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Business Notices. DIPPINgHsEASON, 1887. TOMLINSON AND HAYWARD'S LINCOLN DIP, (POISONOUS), s GLYCERINE DIP, (NON-POISONOUS), WILL MIX WITH COLD WATER AND NOT DISCOLOR THE WOOL, fpHESE DIPS used together m equal proportions gave the highest satisfaction last JL Seaßon, as is evidenced by numerous Testimonials which can bo seen at the Agents. The Glycerine Dip is the beet over introduced for Wool Growing purposes ; and the Lincoln Dip is the mosh durable m tho Wool, and will keep sheep clean longer than any other yet known. The two DIpB used together make a perfect Dip, and keep any ordinary flook of sheep clean tho whole seaßon. They combine highly nutritious md stimulating properties, as well as lasting qualities. They are certain killers of TickH, their eggs ; Lice, their ova ; and all parasites infesting the Bkins of Sher p. : For very lousy and filthy long wool flocks, the LINCOLN DIP ALONE is recom- mended, being tbe most Win* In its effects. Testimonials prove that m every inetanoe Bbeep clipped In the mixture have come mat shearing with perfectly clean healthy skins, entirely free from vermin and parasites, and tho wool peculiarly soft and beautifully eloeav. PRICE— " 3s 6d PER GALLON, OR £3 10s PER THOUSAND GALLONS OF WASH. H. MATSON & CO., AGENTS, ASHEURTON. F. FEKRIMAff. AGENT FOR WEKJSTEB'S i PATENT ! TUBULAR CRANE, OR BAG AND GENERAL LIFTER. HAVING had a wide experience m farmers requirements, I have made It my first Btudy to Bflpp-y a loer felt want, and am happy to Bay it exceeded my most sanguine expectation. Its advantages are its lightness, easy adjustment to dray or waggon wheel, and can bo left m position while m motion as required m loading potatoes ; or can be fixed to any wall or post ; can bo worked by hand or horae can be made to lift to any height ; will bring the bags or weights to be lifted from a distance without hacdling them ; will tarn m any position with weight ; can be made to lift up to a ton by one man. For price and particulars apply to , ADAM WERNER, • Doylcston, Canterbury, N.Z. testimonial: „„ . w BroadScld, September 6th, 1836. Mr A. Werner, Doyleeton, Dkar Sir,— In reply to your enquiry aa to how I like my Big Lifter, I beg to Bay that it has given me every satisfaction . I consider it it jast one of those things which has been wanted badly. With the use of a horae I can load a dray faster than two men could, without loßing a drop of Bwoat. Another thing is ft takes such a short time to erect it «.n tho dray, it ju3t takes me a minnto and a-hall to do si. Another thing is, net having any bag 3 to Josd lately I Etuck it up against a post, ard find it very handy when killing a pig or ahpep. I havo do doubt that as they J become kconn you will have as many orders aa you will be able to attend to. You are quite at liberty to make what use you like of th : a. I am, dear Bir, yours very truly THOS. SHIELDS, _. _^ Broadfield. ' W: P ■ATCHIWG "~~ TENT, TARPAULIN, FLAG, AND HORSECLOTH MANUFACTURER. A LARGE STOCK ALWAYS ON HAND OF TENTS OF ALL SIZES CALICO, DUCK, TWILL, AND CANVAS. j Manilla Rope, Plough Linos, Fishing Lines, Clothes and Garden Lines. IRON AND WOODEN BLOCKS, Special attention is called to tho well assorted STOCK OF REAPER AND BINDER CANVASES, All made on the Premises. Battens and Canvas kept m etock, and repairs promptly executed . Tarpaulins from 6x8t024 x3O alwayß m stock. Oilskin Clothing made on the Premises. MARQUEES from 12 x 24 to 25 x 65 ON HIRE. All Orders by Letter or Telegbam Promptly Attended to. W- PATCHING, 10861 EAST STREET, ASHBURTON.



, ASHBURTON CALEDONIAN - SOCIETY. , . • THE Annual General Meeting will be 5 L held m the Secretary's Auction Mart, . Arcade, on THURSDAY 24th February i current, at 8 p.m.. and as on this cccaaioi. [ a full representative meeting is especially desirable, every member is particularly Invited to a* tend. J. C. DUNCAN, Secretary. Auct'onp. SATURDAY, 26th FEBRUARY TOWN SECTIONS 642 and 543, with house thereon, corner of Cubo and Cox streets. MR T. BULLOCK has received In- Btruotions from Mr George Winßer (on account of his having removed to tfce Porth Island) to Sell by Public Auction, at the Arcade, on the above data, T.S.s 542 and 543, corner of Cass and Cox streets, on which Is ereoted a comfortable Dwelling-house of six rooms, with verandah. This property Is well situated, and con- taining as it doeß $-acre, there is ample space!for another house if the purchasee so desire ; m any case, it is always an advantage having two sections a' joining. As Mr Winser haß settled m the Noith Island, this property will be sold at a low price. Terms liberal at sale. Sale at 12.45. T. BULLOCK, 2t61 Auctioneer. SALE OF RACE PRIVILEGES. ON SATURDAY 26th FEBRUARY, 1887 JG. DUNCAN has received instruc- , tions to sell by Public Aac ion at \m Mart, Arcade, on the above date, the following Privileges m connection with the forthcoming meeting of the Athburton Tradesmen's Racing Club, to be held on the Racecourse on 3rd March next, viz : — Gates Grand Stand and Paddock Old Grand Stand Publican's Bcoth No. 1 Do. Do. No. 2 Confectioner's Booth Race Cards Right of Sports Horse Yards. Salo at 1.30 p.m. J. C. DUNCAN, 2*109 Auctioneer, Land. Land. Land. THE RIVERSDALE ESTATE 2367 ACRES 2367 WITHIN 4 MILES OF TINWALD, MESSRS MILES & CO. have received instructions to offer the abovo valuable and well known Estate by . PUBLIC AUCTION AT Mr Geo. Jameson's Salerooms, ASHBURTON, ON SATURDAY, APEIL 2, 1887, "Togotber with nil improvements, in- cluding substantial DWELLING- HOUSE of BRICK, and well- arranged OUTBUILDINGS, nil recently erected, and suitable for working the property. The land originally formed part of the well-known LONGBEACa ESTATE, of which it was known to be some of the most productive and remunerative. Tbe property will bo first offered. in one block, and failing a sale, will immediately be submitted m lots, an per plan, Plans and full pnrticulars may be obtained at tho Offices of MILES, ARCHER, & Co., Timaru ; MILES & Co., Christchurch ; or GEOKGE JAMESON, ASHBUKTON. J. T. FORD, Auctioneer. 2 103 T. Bullock. TO LET— A 4-Roomed House m Kermode Btreet. T. BULLOCK. TO LET— A 5-roomed House, centrally situated, m Tancred st. Apply to T. BULLOCK FOR BALE, at a low price, PIANO, by Broad wood and Sons Apply to T. BULLOCK. mHBESHING PLANT FOR SALE. X Price £110. The Engine and Com- bine by' Clayton acd Shu ttlo worth* Apply to T. BULLOCK. FOR SALE. A LARGE-SIZED Grain Bruiser, by Andrews and Beaven. Apply to 1. BULLOCK. miNWALD— Tcwn Sections 371, 372 X 373, 374, 375, 376, 377, m one block, fronting Thompson etroot, near the County Saleyards, for sale at a low price, and on liberal terms. Apply to T. BULLOCK. TINWALD. TO LET at a low rental, 3-roomed . Cottage near Mr Sheare T. BULLOCK. """"" TINWALD. TO LET. — Four roomed Cottage on Graham's Road, lately m the occu- pation of Mr P. Heron. Apply to T. BULLOCK. OATS. —A quantity for Sale ; good sample. T. BULLOCK. TO LET— At a low rental, Central Bakery, together with chop and dwelling house. Apply to T. BULLOCK ■ TO LEI, a three-roomed Cottage at Trevorton. Rent, 3b 6d per week Apply to T. BULLOCK. f| W LET— 2 Cottages m Grey Street J. ko"rn as Ooatts' block ; Rent a 5» per week, T. BULLOCK, FOR SALE— Two Bets of threeleavec harrows, by " Howard." T. BULLOCK EOR SALE — Lot 25, fronting the North Town Belt. Price, £19 Liberal terms if required. Apply to T. BULLOCK. TO PAINTERS. TO LET at a low rental, Shop n Dwellinghonae m Moore atseo late} m oconpetlon of Mr Lucaß. BULLOCK



Public Notices. WANTED Tenders for building « House on Grove Terrace, Tinwald, Phns and Specification* to be seen at tbe Office of Mr Joseph Clark, Ashburton, Tenders to be Bent m not later than Saturday, February 26th, 1887, to Joseph Clark, Asbburt>>n. TENDERB. mENDERS wanted for THRESHING I 400 Acres good WHEA.T and OATS. Lowest or any tender not neces- sarily accepted. To be Bent iv by SATURDAY NEXT to D. BUTTERICK, Elgin. ASHBURTON COUNTY COUNOIL. OFFERS are invited for PIECE of LAND Buitable for an IRRIGATION FARM, of 100 ACRES, more or lees, to be LEASED for five or seven years by the Ashburton County Counoil, situated not more than five miles from a railway station on the Main South Lino, within tbe County. Condition of all land as to' cultivation, fences, &c, to be stated. No offers necessarily acoepted. Offers will be received at tho County Council Offices, Ashburton, up to THURSDAY, 3rd March next. By order, F. MAINWARING, Clerk. Ashburton, February 16th, 1887. °2 A CERTAIN CURE FOR BALDNESS. HICKMAN'S Eclipse Hair Producer. (Registered). PRICE, 4s. ANEW DISCOVERY for the growth of Hair on the Head and Face ; for removing and preventing Dandruff, and arresting the Fall of the Hair. It cures any DieeaßO of the Scalp, and causes nevf growth on the head after being bald for years. None genuine without tho trade mark md signature— JOHN HICKMAN, To be obtained at all Chemists. WHITE, CAYGILL, & CO., BARRISTERS AND SOLICITORS, J. W. WHITE, Notary Public. NOTICE is hereby given that the undersigned, Messrs White and o. (White, Smithson, and Raymond), of fimaru, and John A. Cvyoiil, of Ash- burton, have this day entered into Partnership as Barristers and Solicitors, at Ashburton, under tbe style of "White, Oaygllland Co." Mr J. W. White, will attend the sittings of the Courts at Ash- urtcn. WHITE & CO., JOHN A. OAYGILL. Money to lend m any sums on approved freehold security. Offices : Bnllock'a Arcade 10*803 IN THE SUPREME COURT OF NEW ZEALAND, WELLINGTON DISTRICT. FRIDAY, THE 4th DAY OF FEBRU- ARY, 1887. UPON readme: tho Affidavits of Robert Chisenhall Hamekton, of Wolling- ton, Public Trustee, and of John Daly, of .Rakaia, Storekeeper, it is ordered that the Public Trustee shall be Administrator of all the real and personal estate of Michael Howard, of Pakain, laborer, deceased. (Signed) O. W. RICHMOND, J. All persons indebted to the above- named deceased are requested to pay the mountß of their several accounts to me, or to Messrs Acland, Barns, and Co , Christchurch. Also, — All persons having claims against tho said estate aro to* quested to forward the same to me, or to Messrs Acland, Barns and Co., on or before WEDNESDAY, the 23rd day of March next. N.B.— Any claim not senjj iv by the day named will bo liable to bo excluded from paiticipatiou. B. O. HAMERTON, Public Trustee. Public Trust Office, Wellington, February Bth, 1887. 2 66 rXTE ARE i^ASH T>UrERS . OF Wheat Oats Barley AND Grass Seed. H. MATSON & CO., ASHBURTON. X AM A /~iASH pUROHASER OF WHEAT OATS BARLEY AND RYEGRABB GEOBGE JAMESON, ASHBUUTON. 2«101 WAKANUI ROAD DISTRICT. ASHBURTON COUiNTY COUNCIL. mENDERS are invited for the LEASE L of PLANTATION RESERVES m the County for 14 years, as follows, each reserve to be let separately : — Res. 2670 "| „ 2671 | a. ». „ 2672 V 769 2 A Bhburton-Rangitata  2673 Plains, „ 2674 J „ 2560 )  2561 J-466 0 A Bhburton-Rangitata „ 2562 J Plains. „ 2568 92 0 Ashburton-Rangitata Plains. „ 2571 56 0 Pudding Hill. „ 2569 1 '„' 2591 I 564 ° ABhburton-Rangitat ,", 2592 ) Plains - „ 2647 5 0 gea Coast, near Mr Dolan's, Kyle. Particulars and forms of tender can be obtained at the County Council's Offices. Tenders will -be receoived at the Council Offices up to 11 am. on FRIDAY, 4thMarch next. By order. F. MAIN WARING, Clerk. Aehburton, Feb 8, 1887.



PuMic Notices ST. STEPHEN'S OHUROH. ASOCIAL (Jntheiing to welcome back the Rev. E A. Scott will be held m the Schoolroom on FRIDAY uoxt, at 8 o'clock. On tho same evening a short Service will bo held m the Church at a quarter-past seven. § IN THE F STATE OF MICHAEL HO WAR U, Deceased. ALL CLAIMS herein to be sent m on or before the 9th day of MARCH, 1887, to AOLAND BARNS & CO., Agents of the Public Trustee, 174 Hereford street, Ohristchurch. 288 18 THE ESTATE OF CHARLES BAKER, Deceased. ALL CLAIMS herein to be sent m on or before the 9th day of MIRCH, 1887, to ACLA.ND, BARNB, & CO., Agents of the Public Trustee, 174 Hereford street, Christchnroh. 287 MOUNT HUTT ROAD BOARD. "VTOTICE Is hereby given that the ±S Mount Hutt Road Board Intend to make a Special Order on March 10th next bringing the District under the provisions of " The Local Bodies Loans Act, 1886." JOLIAN JACKSON, Chairmsn. Road Board Office, Methven, January 12tb t 1887. 2_79 PUBLIC NOTICE. " Ra.TING~ACT, 1876." rpHE Assessment Court f<>r the District A of the Borough of Ashburton for the purpose, of hearing and determining all objections to the Valuation Lint or Lists for the said Borough, will be held at the place and on tho date hereunder men- tioned, viz., — At the Resident Magistrate's Court- house, Aehburton, on FRIDAY, 4th March, 1887, at 10 a.m. H. CLINTON S. BADDELEY, Judge. R.M. Court, Ashburton, February 15- h, 1887. 285 NEW ZEALAND RAILWAYS, DUNEDIN AUTUMN RACES. FEBRUARY 23rd, 24th, & 26th. T?XCURSION TICKETS to Dunedin, Hi available for return up to and inclndinc 7th March, will bo issued as under from 2 let to 25th February inclusive ; — RETURN FARES. From First Clasa. Second Claas. Rakaia ... 33a Od 22s Od ABhburton 28s 03. 18s 6d A SPECIAL TRAIN will leave Dun- edin at 830 p.m. on 2Sth February, by which Excursionitta can return. 2|86 By order "ashburton county council. NOTICE is hereby given that a SPECfAL MEETING of this Council will be held after the ordinary meeting on the 4th MAR'JH next, to con- firm the following Special Order, viz. : — Resolved— That this Council, as the River Board of the Asbburton Forks River District, do make a Special Order, directing a Special Rate to bo made and Levied within the su'd River District and that such Special Order be a follows, that is to say : — , SPECIAL ORDER. Whereas it is expedient to make and levy a General Rate on oil rateable property within the Abhburton Forks River District^on an uniform scale, Now the Ccunty Council of the County of Ashburton, acting aB the River Board of the said District, and under and by virtue of the powers conferred upon it by the River Boards Act, 1884, doth hereby order and direct a General Rate of Three FarthiDge Q d) m the pound, on the rateable value of Property m tlie Ashburton Forks River District, the boundaries of which are set forth and deucribed m a proclamation under the hand of His Excellency the Governor of New Zealand, and the seal of the Colony, dated the 26th day of January, 1884, and published m the "New Zealand Gazette" of the Bth day of January, 1884 ; to bo made and levied upon all rateable property within the said River Dis* trict, for the year commenc'ng on the Ist day of October, 1886, for carrying into effect the general pur- poses of the said Act. - By order. F. MAIN WARING, Clerk. Ashbnrton, February 2, 1887. 2 11 SATURDAY, 26th FEBRUARY. At the Town Hall, EAST STREET, At 1 O'CLOCK p.m To Farmers, Dealers, & Others About to Famish. PETER WILLIAMS has received instructions to SELL BY PUBLIC AUCTION, At the above time and place, A Consignment of FURNITURE, FANCY GOODS, AND BASKET WARE. FURNITURE— Ladies 1 and Gentlemen's Easy Chairs, m morocco and oak frames ; Arm Chairs, m rep and cretonne ; Vienna Chairs, Iron Folding Chairs, Iron Rocking Cot, Derby Clairs, Cradlfs, Washßtands and Ware, Dfessing Tablep, Towel Horses, Chest Drawers, Toilet Sots, Fire Screens, Patience Stoo's, Hat Pegs, Pictures, Water Jugs, Crockery. Hngle and Double Iron Bedsteads Patent Iron Woven Mattresses Hand -made Door and Buggy Mjts A Choice Collection of Colored Wool Mats and Rugs. BASKET WARE- TWO Arm Chairp, Hampers ; Clothes, Bottle, Soiled Linen, Sponge, and Wnste Paper Baskets. FANCY GOODS— Japanese Goods, Plush Looking-Qlass Brackets, Rustic Stands and Vases, Ladies' Hammock Chaire, and other Goods too numerous to mention. The GOODS will be open for INSPEC- TION on FRIDAY AFTERNOON. N.B. — Further entries are invited. All goods left m my charge for Bale will receive prompt attention. Account miles rendered immediately ufter eulo. Pi-TEU WILLIAMS, Auctioneer.



Advertising Cheats. 1 ' It has become so common to begin an article, m an elegant interesting style, " Then run it into some advertisement, that we avoid all such, " And simp'y call attention to the merits of Hop Bitters m as plain, honest terms as possible, •'To induce people <I To Rive them one trial, which so proves their value that they will never use anything else." •• The Eemedv so favorably noticed m all the papers, Religious and secular is " Having a large sale, and is supplanting all other medicines. " There is no denying the virtues of the Hop plant, and the proprietors ef Hop Bitters have shown great shrewdness and ability * • .* • "In compounding a medicine whose virtues are so palpable to everyone's observa- tion." Did She Dio ? "Nol " Sho lingered and enfforod along pining away all the time for years." *' The doctors doing her no good." •'And at last was cured by this Hop Bitters the papers sny so much about." "Indeed! Indeed!" "Bow thankful we Bhould be for that medicine." A Daughter's Misery. " Eleven yeors our daughter suffered on a bod of misery, " From a complication of kidney, liver, rheumatio trouble and nervous debility, " Under the caro of the best physicians, " Who gave her disease various names, " But no relief, " And now sbe is restored to us m good health by as simple a remedy as Hop Bitters, that we had shunned for years before using it. The Parents. Prosecute the Swindlers ! ! If when you call for American Hop Bitters (see green twig of Jloj/s on the white label and Dr Spule's name Mown m Hie hottle), the vendor hands out anything but American Hop Bitters refuse it and shun the vendor as you would a viper ; and if ho has taken your money for anything else indict him for the fraud and sue him for damages for the Bwindle, and we will pay you liberally for the convio- on,