THE HALL CASE.

The Timaru correspondent of an Auck land paper says : — A great deal of interest is taken m the Hall case, and the appeal upon the law point which is to be argued . The wife of the prisoner has shown a very forgiving spirit, and has been to see him m Lyttelton Gaol recently, on more than one occasion. The house at Woodlands, where the prisoner lived with his wife, has been leased to a now tenant, who is greatly plagued* by excursionists and «thers who ask for permission to visit the premises and view the scene of the crime. The prisoner is reported to have stated that the first sentence was a just one, but he is emphatic m his declaration that the death of Captain Cain was a natural one. It is also reported that the defence ia having some important medical evidence prepared for the appeal from Dr Coughtrey and others, the exact nature of which I am unable to state at present. I presume that this evidence will be put m the form of affidavits. Everyone feels sympathy with the aged parents of the prisoner, -who have been nearly ruined by his forgerieß, and m providing means for his defence,

Ohbistohuboh, Mai oh 8. Their Honors Chief Justice Prendorgast and Justioea Johostou, RlohmonJ, Williams, and Ward aat to-day as a Court of Appeal to hear arguments on the point reserved at Dunedio on the trial of Thomas Hall charged with the murder of Captain Gain, Mr flaggttt, with him Mf J. W. White, Appeared for the OrowD. Messrs Chapman, H D Bell and J. E. Dennlßton appeared lot Hall. Mr Chapman after reading the case ■I reserved by Mr Justico Williams, made a lengthy address, m the course of which be submitted that the evidence taken nnder the circumstances was inad missible. He would not dispute the very" obvious contention that evidence for ecienuuQ purposes could b© admitted, though brought from any part of the world Further, he would submit that if admissible such evidence would only be admitted when the act itself was being admitted or proved. It was necessary to show the guilty knowledge with which it was done. Tbe intention was deduced from the knowledge. Thirdly, he would submit that beyond this the direction of the learned Judge went too far, the way he put it to the jury virtually amounting to a direction that they uiight make the fullest use of the evidence to prove the administration of poison by the prisoner.

THE RIFLE ASSOCIATION

Hillsborough, March 6. TOT^wenty to fire for the Carbine Belt

The last two have to fire off the tie, whioh Trill be decided m the separate team match. Hiiubobough, March 8 At the Rifle meeting abont £200 was taken for sighting shots. The following are the twenty who fire for the Union Company's Cop :— Little, Auckland, 226 Okey, Taranaki, 219 White, Auckland, 215 Johnston, Olutha, 215 Handley, Auckland, 212 Gay, Temuka, 211 Fergnsson, Timarn, 211 Webster, Auokland, 211 Boat, Auckland, 209 Cossgrove, Otepopo, 209 Mentry, Thames, 208 MfoKenzie, Masterton, 208 McKehzie, Blenheim, 208 Rogers, Blenheim, 206 Gray, Chrißtchurph, 205 MoMeiken, Waikari, 205 K«mp'shall, West Taeiri, 205 Tyler, Rangiora, 205 Lore, Wanganui, 205 Weir, Thames, 204 In addition to the Cup the winner of this stage tabes a snider rifle. The weather is fine but dull, and there is no wind; ' 1.15 p.m. Borne light-fingered gentry have been going through the oamp, and several articles are reported missing ; also one or two sums of money. Two of the officers have lost their military overcoats. 1.29 p.m. The weather is now fine and bright with a light southerly wind. The championships will be deoided between four and five o'olook. The Union Company's Cup has been fired for with the following results, giving previous aggregate and range and total : — Little, Auokland 226 84 260 Johnston, Olutha .. 215 29 2-1-1 Okey, Taranaki.. .. 219 24 243 White, Auokland .. 215 26 241 Webster, Auckland . . 211 29 240 With the Cup Capt. Little takes the snider rifle presented by Mr Teesdale, of Birming ham. . . The Team Match is now proceeding, carbines and rifles being separated. £40 has been allotted for the former and £10 for the latter. Twenty rifle teams are oompeting and aix oarbines. At the 200 and SOO yards range the following are the leading scores : — auras teams. Victoria Bifles, Auokland, 257 Thames Bangers, 247 Wellington Guards, 247 Eaiapoi Bifles, 244 Rivarton Bifles, 240 CABBINE TEIMB. Auokland Artillery, 250 Wellington Artillery, 231 Alexandra Cavalry, 228 Port Chalmers Artillery, 227 Lyttelton Artillery, 213 2 p.m. The rifle teams have finished the 400 yds, range The following is the position ; — Victoria Rifles, 362 Wanganui City Bifles, 351 Thames Bangers, 347 Dunedin Guards, 343 Gordon Rifles, 339 The 500 yds will be fired after the champion* ship was decided. 2 35 p.m. The Carbine teams have finished the 450 yds range. The following is the position ; — Auokland Artillery, 360 Foit Chalmers Artillery, 336 Wellington Artillery, 333 Alexandra Cavalry, 314 Napier Artillery, 297 Lyttelton Artillery, 297 The last range will be fired alter the ehampionshipß.

TO-DAY'S TELEGRAMS.

Heavy Fines. Woodvillb, Maroh 8. Healy and Feady, boardinghouse keepers, and Bradbury, storekeeper, were convicted of sly-grog eelliDg at Mana watu Gorge, and were fined £50 each or t monthi. Another fire at Gisborne. Gisbobne, March 8 Another fire at 11 p.m. destroyed gtereneon'a (tables and Winter and Hay'e obambpra. The fire was got under at Jdolght, .  JE'lreatPalmerston. Paimerston March 8 A house, insured m the New Zeab-nd office for £125, wao burned doiru last

night. A shed adjoining caught fire and was supposed to be out. bat the fire sprang up afterwards and destroyed the houee. A Rumor. Wellington, March 8 Nothing is known here with regard to the rumored appointment of Mr Oeoil Ratkes to eucceed Sir W. Jervoln. Neither the Government nor the Governor or Private Secretary have heard anything and are inclined to believe it a mere transitory rumor. Sir William's time is not yet up.

FATAL FIRE AT CHRISTCHURCH.

» Ohristohotwih, March 8. About half-past five this mornlog MoPheraon's soda water faotory In Cambridge Terrace was destroyed by fire McPheraon was seen at the beginning of the fire bat not afterwards and the body of a mar, oharred beyond recognition, but believed to be his, was found In an upp r room. __^__________ ( -

OSTRICH FARMING.

The experiment of ostrich farming has already been commenced m New Zea land m two different localities—Auck land and Canterbury. Mr Matson, of this province, led the way some two or three years ago, commencing with a pair of birds only, and has succeeded so well that only the other day he shipped Home some two thousand feathers to Messrs Redfern, Alexander, *\nd Co., of London, by whom they were *ld at a satisfactory figure ; and now i ostrich farm on a much larger scale as been started at Otamatea, Auck land, by Mr Victor Nissen, a letter from whom on the subject of ostrich farming, addressed to Sir George Grey, wa.% it will be remembered, laid on the table of vhe House of Repiesentatives last session, and has recently been te printed m our columns. Mr Nissen has given the best possible proof of his faith m the payable results of ostrich farming m New Zealand by investing fully m the enter prise, having procured no less than fifty-six birds m South Africa, of which forty-seven were landed m safety, and are now roaming m his paddocks m capital health and condition. The. export duty on this consignment, pay able to the Cape Government, amounted to no less than that colony, m its desire to keep for itself the lucrative business of growing .the ostrich feathers of commerce, charging a duty of ;£ioo per bird, with a view to preventing the expert of ostriches. Mr Nissen has not hesitated to incur this enormous outlay, besides all the expenses of freight, and he is to be congratulated on the reward of his pluck m so large a proportion of the original shipment reaching their desti nation m safety. And there is every reason to believe that the pecuniary result of his investment will be amply remunerative, and if so, then we antici pate that others will be encouraged to embark m this at 'present novel industry so far as New Zealand is concerned, and that ostrich feathers will ere long form an important item m the list of our exports. Writing upon this subject the Auckland Herald of the 28th ulr. supplies the following very interesting information : — " The value of the export of ostrich feathers from South Africa has ranged from to ;£i, 000,000 sterling per annum, and the imposition of an export tax of ;£ioo per bird, and of 2^5 per egg, shows the value set upon the industry, and the desire to preserve the monopoly. It may seem at first sight a frail structure of enterprise that is rest ing on a taste for feathers, but some how feathers have fascinated human nature since time began j and from the savage m a state of almost primeval simplicity of costume, to the most dainty and fastidious of cur superfine civilisa | tion, feathers have always played an important part m human adornment. A taste so inherent m human nature cannot be a fickle or ephemeral one, and as a matter of fact we know, despite the whimsical temper of fashion, that the ostrich feather has always held its own, and that its production has for many years been a stable and a lucra tive industry. The bird is one of the cheapest of living creatures to feed, for uothing m the vegetable kingdom seems to come amiss to it, and it can live and thrive where goats would starve. The production of feathers averages from ;£io to per bird per annum, the female lays from 40 to 160 eggs m the year, and as each of these, m the incubator, represents a chick, and as the chicks m South Africa, when some six months old, sell at from ;£i2 to £16 a-piece, the extreme profitableness of the enterprise may be judged. As the birds yield marketable feathers at the age of six months, and are plucksd of the ornamental feathers thenceforth twice a year, it is seen that this is an industry that does not require lengthened waiting for returns ; and as the birds are so healthy and so easily minded that two or three or half a dozen birds can be kept as an adjunct to any farm, it will be seen that the capabilities of extension of the enter prise are very great. The laying of eggs is carried on beyond the three score years and ten that are allotted as the span of human life ; and an osti icb at eighty years only begins to show decrepitude, and it is considered that at a hundred and twenty years only does old age assert itself. This is really a valuable enterprise. We observe that at one of the London sales, reported m the "European Mail" as having taken place m October last, ostrich feathers were sold to the value of and as the feathers brought m some cases ten and eleven guineas a pound, and from that downward, averaging perhaps five or six guineas a pound, it is evident that the freight diffi culty must be a very immaterial one." It is said that the climate of New Zealand is admirably suited to the ostrich, indeed this appears to have been sufficiently demonstrated by Mr Matson's experiment — at any rate it seems certain that they will live, thrive, and multiply m Canterbury, and if so then they should do equally well m Nelson, Marlborough, and the whole of the North Island — possibly Otago and Southland might be too cold, that remains to be seen ; but m any case ostrich-farming would appear to be a possible and profitable industry • for at least three-fourths of the colony The " Herald " looks upon it, indeed) with the most sanguine expectation ''and pointing to the fact that it "has been a mine of wealth to South Africa," expresses the opinion that, " il pioperly developed, it may take a very I high rank among the sources of wealth b _ m New Zealand.",

PRESENTATION AT ASHTON

♦ A very pleasant evening was spmt at the Ashtou School, on Fobruary 24th, by the, parents of children attending that school, for !b.i» purpose of presenting Mr Arthur Bramley, who has faithfully and efficiently filled the position rf Master there for the past three years, with a haudßome illuminated addreaa. Before the prenentat'on was made, a- veral gentleman apoke very feelingly of the loaa they were about to sustain by Mr Bramloy'a departure, and wished .him the great* Bt anicea* m all his efforts m the future. The presentation was then made j after which Mr Bramley, m reply, heartily thanked those present for this token of their appreciation of his efforts ; and also for their kind wishes for hia fatare welfare. Although he had to leave the district, yet the kindness he had received from those present would be long and gratefully remembered ; and he feeling certain that all would be for the beat. Again he wished to thank them most heartily , The address, which has been beautif ally got up at the office of the " Ashburton Mail" and nicely framed by Mr Gates, of Ashburton, reads as follows :— To Aithar Bramley, Esq , Master ABhton School, Aslit^n, February 19th, 1887. Dbaii Sir, — We the undersigned parents of scholars who attend your school, and others' vie^l with deep regret your depar ture from our district. We have indeed every reason to be both satisfied with and thankful to you for the results attained by our children whilst under your control We cannot but feel that the school by youi departure suffers a loss which amounts to a calamity to ourselves and families, The results of recent examinations have shown that you have performed your duty towards the children entrusted to your care iv a highly commendable manner ; last year every child but one having passed the standards, and the two previous years the whole without excep tion have done so. In conclusion we wish you God speed, and we are sure that should you obtain your deserts your future will be a brilliant one. Wo are, dear sir, Youra faithfully, (Here follow a number of signatures).

SPORTING.

SCENE ON ONEHUNGA RACE COURSE.

Auckland, March 7. At the Onehunga races on Saturday, a great publio disturbance took place over ihs running of Capell* m the Novel Race. Capella was a firm favorite for the raoe, and was heavily backed m the toialisator, but her running was not at all like previous form, and at the close of the raca a large and excited orowd aurront d >d the totalieatotv threatening to smash it The tumult was quelled, and the stewards met and resolved to disqualify the mire for Bix mouths, and fined the rider, Fergus, £5. At one time a free fight seemed to be going on, and the jookcy had to use his whip to defend himself from violence.

ASHBURTON TRADESMEN'S RACING CLUB.

The following amounts were paid over by the A.T.R.O. at the settling-up

WANGANUI AUTUMN MEETING.

W/kqantji, Maroh 8. Following are results: — Handicap Hurdles Deputation ... ... ... 1 Blue Bell 2 Germa'ffe 3.

THE EUROPEAN SITUATION



London, March 4. The "Morning Post" states that Bar*on de Lesseps is about to proceed to Berlin for the purpose of offering a guarantee of neutrality on the part of France m the event of a European war, on condition that Germany will support her m the matter of the British occupa tion of Egypt and to ensure French supremacy m that country. London, Maroh 6 Two hundred insurgents altogether were killed and wounded m the risings at Rustchuk and. Silistria. The popu lace threatened to lynch the prisoners unless the death sentences were carried out. M. de Lessep's mission to Berlin is a mystery at preseet. It is thought he may possibly intend it as a compliment to the Emperor William on his birth day. The Hungarian delegates were unani mous m voting a war credit. The " Standard " states that Russia has issued a circular note to the Great Powers, intimating that the Russian Empire intends resuming freedom ol action m European affairs. The <c Standard," m an article on the subject, says this marks a new chapter m the Eastern question. It is stated on the same authority th.at a note ms also been sent by Russia to the Porte, demanding payment of the war m $emnity.

[rbutbr's telegrams— copyright.] Sofia, March 6. The sentence of death for rebellion was to-day carried out at Rustchuck m the cases of Major Onzonoff Ponoff, one captain, arid four lieutenants of the Bulgarian army, and two civilians, all of whom were shot. Sentence of im prisonment for fifteen years was passed on four lieutenants and two civilians. Bolmant, a Russian, who was found guilty of participation m the rising and sentenced to death, has been delivered over to the Russian consul at Rust chuk. Sentence was deferred m the case of Colonel Filoff, who took part m the rebellion, and was amongst those condemned to death. The German diplomatic agent at Rustchuk, on behalf of the Russian Government, has demanded the release of six prisoners who were sentenced to death for participation m the revolt at Rustchuk, alleging that they are Russian subjects, because they are fur nished with Russian passports. Among those whose release is demanded are Colonel Filoff and Major Onzonoff.

THE ASHBWRTON GUARDIAN, TUESDAY, MARCH S, 1887



•re:— McCorkindale, Oamaru . . . . . . 451 Partlowi Auckland 440 Webster, -Auckland 440 Howe, Wellington .. .. .. 434 Drapatnond, Napier . . . . • • 426 Weir, Thames ..423 Begg, Peninsula 420 Thorburn, Thames . . » . . • 420 Williams, Napier _ 415 W. fi. Watt, Wanganui .. .. ..414 Rule, Oamaru . . . » . . . . 406 Perry, Wanganui.. 402 Foster, Port Chalmers 401 Hodgkinson, Auckland 401 Driver, Port Chalmers 400 Payne, Auckland 398 Sinolair, Ohristchurch 397 McKenzie, Wellington . . .... 397 Chapman, Lyttelton . . . . . • 397 Lumsden, Auckland . . . . . . 392 Mahoney, Wanganui : 392



meeting : — Mr J. _______ £ b d Ist, Hurdles!  ok a a Ist, Trot J -.00 Mr B. Crocker Ist, Plate 30 0 0 Mr O. Hakrold Ist, Novel 25 0 0 Messrs M. and U. Hobbs 2nd. Plate ) ok n _ Ist,' Flying } - 25 ° ° Mr " Comyns" let. Hack Kacel ir n n 2nd, Flying } -15 ° ° Mr S. Lemon. Ist, Consolation... ... 10 0 0 Mr O. Digby 2nd. Trot 5 0 0 Mr M Scott Ist, Hurry Scurry ... 4 0 0 Total £149 0 0



ASHBURTON RACING CLUB AUTUMn"m;EETING & tmrida? APRIL 2lst & 22nd, 1887^ President— E. G. Wrigh!;. Vice-President — John Qriflg. Judge— Matthew Stitt. Stewards : H. Friedlander j W; O. Walker W. B. Denshire R. McOwen J. C. N. Griger | Dr Leahy K. Friedlander. Treasurer— David Thomas. Clerk of the Scales— T. B. Upton. Olerk of the Course— 4.. Hewsoni • Handicappers— The Committee. Starter— Dr Leahy. First Raoh ok Each Day to Start 12,30 p.m. FIBST~DAY 1, DISTRICT HUBDLE RACE of 20 aovs over six flights of hurdles, about 3ft Gin high. Nomination, 16s; acceptance, 10s; 1J mile. District horses only. 2. ABHBURTON AUTUMN HANDICAP 60 boys. Nomination, 1 eov ; acceptance I^pov. l&mile. 8. FOAL STAKES of 1- sot each, with. 15 Boys added. For two-year-olds bred, owned, and trained by residents m the district defined by Rule 3. Coltß Bst 101 b • fillies and geldings Bat 81b. Nomination, 10s. The sweep to be paid by 9 p.m. on April 18th. Five furlongs. 4. HANDICAP TIME TROT (m saddle) of 20 Bovfl.. Nomination, lOj ; acceptance, 10s. Weight not less than lOst. Break and turn. 3 miles. 5. PLYING HANDICAP of 25 soya. Nomi- nation, 1 boy ; acceptance, 10a. 3>mile. 6. POST BTAKES of 10 boys. Entrance, 10s, to be made to the Secretary imme- "* diately after the F.ying Handicap iB run. Catch weights, i-mile. The winner to be sold immediately after the race fi 15 boys, any surplus to go to the fturf* o theOlab. second"day. 1. DISTRICT WELTER HANDICAP of 20 bovp. Nomination, 10s ; acoeDtanco, 10s. Minimum weight, lOafc, J£ mjle, District hordes only. 2. GRAND STAND HANDICAP of 40 Nominaticn, 1 boy; acceptance, 1 boy ~ Seven furlongs. • 3. HANDICAP TIME TROT (m saddle of 15 soys. Nomination, 10s ; acceptance, 6s. Weight not less than lOst/ Break and turn. Twice round the course. Distrio horses only. i. HARVEST HANDICAP of 20 soys. Kominat on, 10s ; acceptance; 303: Dis- trict horees only. 1 tr>ile. • . fi t KOVEL BAOE of 16 fovs. Entrance, l os, to be made to the Secretary immediately after the Harvest Handicap is mn. Catch weights. Five furlongs. The winner to bo sold immediately after the race, the- whole or the proceeds to go to the funds oftheOlnb. , 6. CONBOLATION HANDICAP of 20 boys. Nomination, 1 boy, to be made immediately after the Novel Race is run j acceptance free, to be notified to the Secretary within ten minutes of the deck ration *4 weifhts. lmile. . .- RULES AND REGULATIONS. 1. Tfce Mseting will ba held . nnder J;ha ; Rules of Racing and Ashbnrton Racing Club * Rules. , _■•■•: 2' No entry will be received except on the condition that all disputes, claims, trad- ob- jections arising out of the racing shall ba decided by the Stewards or whom they, may • appci' t ; their decision on all points conneotcd with the carrying out of this programme to bo final. 3. A district horse shall mean any horse t' at has been commonly resident m the .dis- trict between the rivers Belwyn and Opihi from January 21, 1887, and up to the date of the forthcoming meeting, and owned by a person who has resided m the said district daring the same period. . 4; Five per cent, will bo deducted from tha gross of all moneys payable m accordance with this programme for the expenses of the conrße. 5. All nominations and accepts to the funds of the Club. ■ ■ ■ 6. Trotting Itaces. Horseß m ro fairly to the satisfaction of the Referee. NOMINATIONS. All nominations to be accompanied by fee, name, age, and description o horse, and colors of rider m the hasds of the Secretary (address — Ashbnrton) no later than 0 p.m. on Monday, March 21. 1887. WEIGHfS, Weights for th»? firat day's handicaps will be declared on Wednesday, April 18, 1-887. Weights for the second day's handicaps will be- 1 dec ated at 9 o'clock on the evening of the first day's racing. ACCEPTANCES. 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'MOIT SOMERS_ COAL PIT. COAL CAN NOW BE HAD AT THE ABOVE PIT* FOR tjUGHT SHILLINGS PER TON, Or m Ashburton at SEVENTEEN SHILLINGS PER TON, By the Truck. FOR CASH OINLY. "IT. F. WRIGHT. • A. Earriaon. Alfred Harrison, AUCTIONEER, STOCK AND ESTATE AGENT AND VALUATOR. SATURDAY SALE at 12 o'clock Bh»rj. — Horaes, Cattle, Pigs, Produce , and Merchandise. Agent Norwich Union Fire Insurance Company. : Agent for the ! MUTUAL LIFE ASSOCIATION OF AUSTRALA&IA. FOR SAL El- Qrubber, by Hownrd, nearly new ; cheap. Seed Sower, by Eaxtou and Beatdie cheap. Ploughs, Harrows, and other Imple- n.entfi Oheyleamore Club Tricycle, the beat kind- madfl— cheap 3-Horßo Dray and Frame, new, cheap. Double- seated Buggy. Spring Cart, with back seat. ■ FOR SALE.— Oaten Sheaf Chaff m any quantity. 1 4Lfred"hlrrison.



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' t |7 ' •:' \ : : " : Business Notices, DIPPING SEASON, 1887. TOMLINSON AND HAY WARD'S LINCOLN DIP, (POISONOUS), GLYCERIM DIP, (NON-POISONOUS), . WILL MIX WITH COLD WATER AND NOT DISCOLOR THE WOOL. 'nHESE DIPS used together In equal proportions gave the highest satisfaction last 1 Season, as is evHenced by numerous Testimonials which can be seen at the igents. -'■ Tho Glycerine Dip is the beat ever Introduced for Wool Growing purposes ; and tbe Lincoln Dip 1b the most durable In the Wool, and will keep sheep clean longer than any other yet known. The tyro Dipß ua9d together make a perfect D!p, and keep my ordinary flock of sheep clean the whole season. They combine highly nutritious *nd stimulating properties, as well as lasting qualities. They are certain killers of Ticks, their, eggs ; Lice, their ova ; and all parasites Infesting the skins of Sheep. • For very lousy and filthy longwool flocks, the LINCOLN DIP ALONE is recom mended, being the most lasting m its effects. ■ . • Testimonials prove that m every ins' anca sheep dipped m the mixtnre have oome m st shearing with perfectly clean healthy skins, entirely free from vermin and parasites, and the wool peculiarly soft and beautifully glossy. PRIO E— 3s 6d PER GALLON, OR £3 10s PER THOUSAND GALLONS OF WASH; H. MATSON & CO., AGENTS, ASHBURTON. F. FERRIMAHi AGENT FOR "WERNER'S r ■■-. PATENT TUBULAR ; CRANE, OR BAG AND GENERAL LIFTER. HAVING had a wide experience In farmers requirements, I have made it my first study to supply a long felt want, and am happ> to Bay it exceeded tny most sanguine expectation. Its; advantages are its lightness, easy adjaetment to dray, or waggon wheel, and can be left m position while, m motion as required m loading potatoes ; or can be fixed to any wall or post ; can be worked by band or horae can be made to lift to any height; will bring the bags, or weights to be li/ted from a distance withont handling them ; will turn m anjr position with weight; can be made to lift up to a ton by one man. .. , For price and particulars apply to "*■■;■■ ADAM WERNER, Doylefiton, Canterbury, N.Z. testimonial: Broadfield, September 6th, 1886. Mb A. Wbrnbb, Doyleßton, ■ .......' Dear Sir,— ln reply to your enquiry as to how I like my Bag Lifter, I beg to aay that it has given me every satisfaction. I consider it urjaat one of those thiDgß which has been wanted badly. With the use. of a horse I can load a dray faster than -women could, without losing a drop of sweat. Another, thing is it takes such a short time to erect it on the dray, it just takes me a minute and a-halr to do so. Another thing is, not having any bags to load lately I ttuck it up against a post, and find It very handy when killing a pig or sheep. I have no doubt that as they become known you will have aa many orderß aB you will bo able to attend to. You are quite at liberty to make what vac you like of this. I am, dear sir, yours very tru'y THOS. SHIELDS, Bro&d field, TENT, TARPAULIN, FLAG, AND HORSECLOTH MANUFACTURER. A LARGE STOCK ALWAYS ON HAND OF TENTS OF ALL SIZES CALICO, DUCK, TWILL, AND CANVAS. Manilla Bope, Plough Lines, Fishing Lines, Clothes and Garden Lines. IRON AND WOODEN BLOCKS, Special attention is called to the well assorted STOCK OF REAPER AND BINDER CANVASES, , All made on the Premises, Battens and Canvas kept m stock, and repairs promptly executed. Tarpaulins from 6x8t024 x3O always m stock. Oilskin Clothing made on the Premises. MARQUEES from 12 x 24 to 25 x 65 ON HIRE. All Orders by Letter ob Telegram Promptly Attended to. w. patching, 10861 EAST STREET, ASHBUBTON.



RYE FOR AUTUMN SOWING. TVHE Beat arid Earliest Spring Feed J . for EWES' and : LAMBS. ■■;; For Sale by { GEORGE JAMESON, $ Aahburton "OAUTIOS TIHE person who without leave took a JL tame Seagull from certain premiseß at Trevorton, and tethered it on his own section, is advised not to .meddle with "what isn't his'n" again, lest he experience the truth of the balance of the old couplet, the first part of which 1b above quoted. W. F. HANNAFOED, (Burnett street, opposite " Mail" Office) TINSMITH AND METAL-PLATE WORKER, WISHEB to inform the public of Ashburton anl the surrounding districts thnt he keeps m stock or can MANUFACTURE TO ORDER all de-. scriptions of TINWARE for FARM or DAIRY purposes ; also, all REPAIRS of any nature promptly executed m a skilfu manner. All goods Bold at lowest remunerative prices. A Trial solicited. HORSE-HAIR and BEESWAX bough m any.quanti'.j forCASH. 1 GEAND CONCERT & BALL IN AID OF mHE METHVEN PUBLIC SCHOOL Prize Fund Will be held m the 'MBTHVEN BCHOOLROOM, ON FRIDAY, lira MARCH, To commence at 8 p.m Admission : Concert — Front Seats,. 2b ; Back' Seats, la. Ball —Gentlemen, 3s ; LADIES FREE. TBE CIRCUS! COMING BY SPECIAL TRAIN And will open m ASHBURTON ON THIS EVENING, ONE NIGHT ONLY. FIRST APPEARANCE IN NEW ZEALAND : OF HERBERT AND FITZGERALD'S GREAT LONDON CIRCUS EQDININE PARADOX AND EQUESCURRTCULUM. MR W. ORGAN AND HIS GREAT TROUPE OF BRONCO j BRONCO HORSES HORSES THE AMERICAN WILD HORSE. OHMY AND iEOLA, The Big | The Human J Shot from the Gun I Cartridge | Big Gun. Our Mammoth Circus Company of 22 Sterling Artists. Our Highly Trained Gtud of Horses and Ponies. ; Remember positively for ONE NIGHT ONLY. Doors open at 7.15 R. H. BEATTIP, 3§17 General Agent. WAKANUI MILL AND FARM. FOR SALE ' privately the Wukanui FLOUR MILL AND FREEHOLD FARM op ■ , -iaa ac r e s inn AU V (more or Iosb) Aw rich land, with comfortable Dwellinghouse and all necessary Outbuildings. : ' Possession on Ist May, 1887. - : Apply until 12 th March to ROBT. MoOWEN, Bank of New Zealand, Ashburton. 3°l Drain Pipes. . A LL SIZES— From 3 to 15 leches— With BENDS, ELBOWS AND JUNCTIONS FOR SALE BY GEOEGE JAMESON, ASHBURTON^ STORE SITES FOR LEASE. mENDERS are invited, " and will be X received by the undersigned until the 21st day of March, 1887, for the LEASE FOR 14 YEARS, from the Ist April, 1887, of Store Sites 5 and 6, Tinwald Railway Station, with use of Railway Biding. Conditions of lease, with plan of the sites, can be seen on application to the Stationmaßter, ABh burton. The highest or any tender not neces- sarily accepted. • THOMAS CALCTJTT, Steward of Railway Reserves. Railway Offices, Dunediri, 26th February, 1887; ASCERTAIN CURE FOR BALDNESS. HICKMAN'S Eclipse flair Producer. (Registered). PRICE, 4b. 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 Disease of the Scalp, and causes new "growth on the head after being bald for years None genuine without the trade mark md signature— JOHN HICKMAN, To be obtuincd at all Chemists.. STORAGE. STORAGE. STORAGE. \\JB HAVE ROOM FOR A LARGE V f QUANTITY OF GRAIN; NO VERMIN. H. MATSON & CO., ashburton. cautionl IT Having been established to my satis- faction that certain unscrupulous persons are substituting my Label for their own on an inferior article of ' HBUBAL BEER The public are cautioned against purchas- ing Buch inferior article. Orders direct to myself W 'H receive prompt attention, and to meet the times and having increased my plant I am now able to supply customers with my Tonic Herbal Beer nt the Reduced Price of ; l«3d PBRD(.2IBN, After this notice any person using uiy name or label will be prosecuted. : T. HOULT, Moore street, Aehburtbu 2 146



Public Notlco3 - t TMPOUNDED from Beally'a Farm, r 1 North Rakaia, a flea-bitten Grey Hack t Mare. Indistinct brand near shoulder r If not claimed and expenses paid will be > sold at Noon on MCarch 17th. f G. SHELLOCK, p Pound kepper, 3 54 Bakaia. f ASHBURTON BOROUGH COUNCIL PUBLIC Notice is hereby given that Mr Walter E Dolman has been ap- pointed by the Aehburton Borough , Council a Fire Inspector for the Borough of Aehburton m place of Mr Charles Ray, who has resigned his appointment as a Fire Inspector. CHARLES BBADDELL, Town Clerk. Borough Council Office, Ashburton, 7th March, 1887. 3 53 SLAUGHTERING LICENSE. WE hereby give notice that we intend to apply at the County Council meeting m April next for a Slaughtering License for large and small cattle for R.S. 7261, CHAPMAN BROS., Willowby, March lat, 1887. 3 11 TENDERS. mENDERS are incited for RUILDING J. an ADDITION of FOUR ROOMS to a Farmhause at bakaia. PIaDS and specifications to be seen at my office up to 10th instant ; after that date at the office of Mr Tucker, Timber Merohant, Rakaia Tenders to be cent to Mr T. Hood and Son, South Rakaia, not later than MONDAY, 14th inßt 3 33 R BIRD, Archil cot. CENTRAL HOTEL. JW, MaRAE having taken the above , Hotel, soliolts a share of patronage from the people of Ashburton and sur> rounding districts. Best Brands of Wine's Spirits and Beers. Good Stablfng— Feeds, Okb Shilling. Horses and Buggies to let on hire a prices to meet the times. For the convenience of travellers haneom oab will meet all trains. ASHBURTON PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. SPECIAL EVANGELISTIC SER- VICES will be conducted (D.V.) by Mr DUNCAN WKIUHT, of X?unedip, from SABBATH, 13th, to MONDAY, 21&t inst. (Saturday excepted). In addition to the ordinary services on Sunday, 13th, there will be a special ser- vice for the young at 3 pm. Week Night Services will commence at 7 30 p.m. Sankey's Hymns will be used. All nre invited, Please come, and bring others with you. SOUTH RAKAIA ROAD BOARD DISTRICT. NOTICE is hereby given under the provisions of the Road Board Act, 1882, and the Rating Act, 1882, and the amendments thereto, that it ia tho intention of the Board at a MEETING to-be held on WEDNESDAY, the 23rd day of March, attlio Board's Office, South Bakaia, to STRIKE a RATB of One Farthing m the ponnd on the rateable value of the property m the above named diHtrict, for the year ending the 31st day of March, 1887, m one sura, payable on the 31st day of March, 1887. The Rate Book will be opon for inspec tion on and after the 7th instant, at the Road Board Office, South Rakaia. E. S. COSTER, 3§ 49 Chairman of Board . THRESHING MACHINE OWNERS. 4 TTENTION is directed to the following il facts :— We are making STALKER'S AUTOMATIC FEEDERS for £12 10s, including fixing to machine, and we are prepared to fix to machines m any part of the County for same price. Cartage extra The time that it is necessary to stop the machine is from 2 to 3 hours. These Feeders are perfect m their action, no sparking out of grain. No uncut Bheavea or other improper articles can get into the drum ; nothing but a continuous stream of golden she - .yes well shaken out. The regularity of the feed does not depend upon the Band cutter. They can be seen at work on machines belonging to the following gentlemen : — James Quigley . Chapman Bros, Thomaß Perks Nelson Eden Edward Gates John b' talker P. & D. DUNCAN, Wills Street, Ashburton, 3§42 Agents. UNDER BILL OF SALE. MESSRS H. MATSON & CO. have received instructions as above to SELL BY PUBLIC AUCTION, At TattersalFs, WEST STREET, ASHBURTON. ON SATURDAY, 12th MARCH, 1887, n milch cows A HORDES • mRAP, IMPLEMENTS, HARNESS, 1 &c.,&c. NO RESERVE. Sale at 12 o'clock. 3§51 . H. MATSON & CO. Land. Land. Land, THE RIVERSMIE ESTATE m 7 ACRES 2367 • WITHIN 4 MILES OF TINWALD, MESSRS MILES. & GO. have received instructions to offer tho above valuable and well known Estate by PUBLIC AUCTION AT Mr Geo. Jameson's Salerooms, ASHBURTON, ON SATURDAY, APRIL 2, 1887, Together with all improvements, m eluding substantial DWELLING- HOUSE of BRICK, and well arranged OUTBUILDINGS, all recently erected, and suitable for working the property. . The land originally formed part of the well-known LONGBEAOa ESTATE, of which it was known to be some of the most productive and remunerative. The p-operty will be first offered m one block, and failing a sale, will immediately be submitted m lots, as per plan,, Plans and full particulars may be obtained at the Offices of MILES, ARCHER, & Co., Timaru ; MILES & Co , Christchurch ; or GEOBGE JAMESON, ABHBUKTON. i J, T. 1-OUP. Auctioneer 10$ •