ASHBURTON COUNTY COUNCIL.

The ordinary monthly meeting of the Ashborton County Council was held to day, Present— Mesar a E. G. Wright (m the chair), D. MoLean, E, S. Ooater and G. W. Leadley. chairman's statement. The Chairman said :— The Wakanul, Mount Butt and Upper Ashburton Road Boirda have agreed to look after the for3a In tbelr districts at the expense of the Council. —The Aehburton Volunteer Fire Brigade asks the Concert's patronage to a social gathering, to be held on the 12th Instant, to raiae funds to Bend a compe titire team to the Fire Brigade Demon stration to be held at Cbrlstchurch m February next. — Mr Gerard has written to the Council respecting the damage done to the Black Mountain track by the flood m July last, and offers to maintain the track on certain terms.— The Government forward! a "Gazette" containing an Order in-Councll delegating powers under the Gtmetsrles Act, 1885, to this Council m respect to the Mount Somers Cemetery. — A olreulsr from the Wattaki County Ooun ott> inggeitlng the adoption of some simple method whereby titles to road lines exchanged or otherwise required for public use can be obtained, will be read, — Tht Committee appointed by tbe Conn ell has accepted a tender for making up - the breaoh at Digby's bridge, and Its report will be placed before the Council to-day. —The balance sheets for the six months endiog,3oth September are placed on tha table. The amount of rates col lected to date la £4807 12s Id, leaving £119 13« 3d outetanding. 1164 dog collars hare been pold bo far, producing terenue to the amount of £361 1658i.~- The Government has notified that the general election for Councillors will take place on 16th November m lieu of the 9tb. — The Ashburton Borough Oounoil has written describing the cheapest and best method of supplying the Hampstead Town Board with water.— The Wakanul Road Board asks If tbe Council intends to oontinue Its grant for the destruction ef mall birds. rDTAKOIAL. The Chairman further said that he desired to draw the attention of the Council to the state of the banking ac count. The present overdraft was £2848. The rates had been all practically collected there being only £119 outstanding. Accounts would come up that day to tbe amount of £382 and there was a subsidy due to tbe Hospital and Charitable Aid Board of £550. By the time the accounts and the Hospital and Charitable Aid subsidy had been paid the overdraft would be £3780. The next meeting would be the last of tbe present Council and it was a question whether they should leave this liability over for the rew Council to deal with or whether they ' should take what was m his opinion the ] more manly course and themselves deal with It, by striking a rate, this rate to be either \ on the whole county, a water rate, or a diminished county rate. It would no doubt be more pleasant to leave the * matter over for the new Oooncil to deal [ with, but as the present Council had in enrr«d the liabilities he thought it was ■ bat right that they should devise the , means of meeting them. As he had been roted to the chair he had deemed it his c duty to brbg this matter under the r notice of Councillors. a bkgineeb's beport. * The Engineer reported as follows : — . Aahburton-Rangitata Water Supply : There l( has been a marked improvement m tbe maintenance and clearing out of the races m thia district during the last month. The f< races are now m fair order to tbe extent of •bout two-thirds of the entire length, and the p work of olearanoe is still going on where £ necessary. — I have prepared plans and specification for small auxiliary supply from creek at Montalto, and tenders for the work Will be placed before you to-day, — The mainß a which were ie the process of being over- *' hauled at the date of last meeting are now m B good order. p Plains Water Supply : The service on tbe h Jtahburton-Bakaia plains has been fairly satis- a factory during tha month. The E 10 race h next Bakaia river has been running more 0 constantly than hitherto, but there iB still considerable waste about the Bakaia town ship, chiefly through the condition of fords and race formed by tbe Road Board, which are not yet effioient. The head races are at a present blocked with snow, which has been lying to a depth of about 18 inches m the e vicinity of Fndding Hall. From this ccuse r S>n overflow has taken place at the ooncrete t channel and at some of the fords, but very s little damage has been done. j Irrigation Farm : The cultivation of about 50 acres (three-fourths of the entire area) has 8 been completed, and sown down m accordance with the directions of the Committee, and the caretaker appointed by them is now m charge f ef the farm. The process of getting m the 8 remainder of the seeds will be completed as l soon as the state of the ground will permit of E ft* Wheatstoae Main Drain: The work of C clearing out this drain haß been completed during last month, and m a satisfactory manner. ( Taylor's Stream Bridge : The repairs to ( tht groins adjacent to this bridge have recently been finished. Bridge over North Ashburton Biver, Pud- J ding Hill : Ths willow planting between Pud dipg Hill stream and the North approach to v bridge has been finished. In connection with ' that work it was ntcessarr to level down part ef the bank over a length of 25 chains. i North-West Approach, North Ashburton i Biver Bridge, at Digby's : The contractors for 1 approach have prepared a considerable quantity of willows and gorse for fascine , work, and have commenced the pile driving for groini. The contractor for bridge exten sion has got moEt of his plant on the ground, and will at once start the driving of piles for * the two piers. ' Plantations: I have marked Off reserve 1673, Westerfield. Tho contractor for plough- i ing is now engaged at the work, and the j fencing contractor has got a good deal of the ' material on the ground. The planting of 25 i acres of reserve 2592, and 56 acres of reserve 2591, have been completed during last month, as was also the filling up of several plantations planted last year. Repairs have recently been executed on several of the the plantation fences, and the gorse cutting contracts are still m progress. A few pines have lately been placed m the plantation of gums and pices near Benny's whioh was turned down last year, but, m my opinion, a good deal more requires to be dpne to restore that plantation to something like a satisfactory condition. Nothing has been done to replace the burnt guma which will never get beyond £he stage of saplings. Mount Somers Tramway : Had it not been for the recent snow storm inlhat district the rail laying would have been almost complete by this lime. As it is there is about half a mile of tram still to be laid and the track ad justed more or less over the entire length. A fortnight of favorable weather should, how ever, complete the whole. Streams between Ashbuoton and Rangitata : X have completed the record of these gaugings pp to date and have also commenced a list snowing the discharges pf North and South Ashbnrton rivers, as that could not fail to be of service m the elaboration of any irrigation schemes throughout the country. • DEFECTIVE FORDS. It was decided to send a copy of the Engineer's report to the South Bakaia Jtoad Board with a request that the Board woald attend to the matters referred to. PLANTATION NEAB JENNY'S. It was resolved tbat a copy of the Engineer's report be Bent to Mr Eawdon with a request that he satisfactorily complete the work according to his promise. dioby's bridge. The Committee authorised to accept tenders for Digby's bridge repairs reported that the following had been accepted : W. Slock', addition to bridge, £148 • Griffio and Co, earthwork, £138 13) The Committee also reported that the Clerk bad been authorised to obtain the services of a Clerk of Works. TREASURER. Mr E. G. Wright was appointed Trea surer daring the absence at Parliament ojMrW.O, Wsjkar, M.&.R.

WATER SUPPLY COMMITTED, The Water Supply Committee ia mltted a report which was adopted. PAYMENTS. Aooounts were passed for payment. A MISUNDERSTANDING Mr Hoatten waited on the OouDcil at made a complaint with regard to the r pr.rt made by the Engineer on his obje tion to the enlargement of water race i Irrigation farm passing through h property. Ibe Engineer had stated th; hs had refnaed to allow the race to g through unless he were allowed to ue the water for irrigation pnrpnseß. Tht was not bo, although he would greatly ci teem it if the Council would allow him t use the water when they did not reqair it. His main objection waß to the cor tractors comlDg through hie proper* and putting everything there into con fusion, fie was perfectly willing to mak the race himself to any width (he Couaci required. The enlargement of the rac had now been taken past bis place and th race ho had formerly en joyed had not been cut off. He wished to have i restored. After the Engineer and Mr Hoatter bad recited their views of the matte the Chairman said that it was a pity M Hoatteti had not reduced hia firot oom municfttlon to writing, because it was avident that there had been a misunder- Btanding as to what Mr Hoatten hat really required. It was decided that a portion of th( water Bhould be restored to Me Hoatten'i race. WATER RACE. Meeßrß P. Stewart and T Walah waitec on the Council m regard to attention ol water race. — The Council consented to the work prodded those interested bore the jost. WAKANUI STORM WATER. A petition was read from seven rate payers m the Wakanui district asking the Council to enforce its resolutions that all natural water courses Bhould be kept jpen. The petitioners stated that only >ne of the landowners notified to remove jbstructlona from natural water courses ronniog throngb their property had iompited with the Council's demand. Mr T. Clephane wrote requesting the Uounoll to reconsider Its resolution that i flood-gate should be erected m almost evel dry places, because such gates were neffioient m keeping stock from trespass - ng. He thought that the settlers should )e allowed a post and rails or wire fence rith gorse planted on the natural level, ill cob wbllb being removed In order t> et fl jod water freely through, Mr Clephane further wrote, drawing at ention to a cob wall which threw storm vater on to the school road. He, m cona tion with others, suggested that applies ion Bhould be made to Government to urvey a river-bed, and to re-purchase the equisite land where it had been sold. A. ioard of Biver Conservators should be onetituted to prevent river encroachment rom Digby's to Wakanui, Mr David Wilson and eight others raited on the Council to urge the matters eferred to m the petition that had been aid before the Coucc 1 The Council decided to adhere to the etermination arrived at »t last meeting ; bat all obetructione m natural water ourses should be removed. It was also ssoJved that the Wakanui Road Board bould be notified that the crown of a road aferred to by the deputation must be cut own so aa to allow storm water to follow * original course. WATER EDPPLY, VILLAGE SETTLEMENTS Th© Engineer submitted a report as >llows : — The areas of small eet'lementa as recently laid out would appear to be bout 5000 acres. To serve these Ecicntly, the races and junctions would jquire to be very numerous, and would mount m the aggregate to abont 100 miles l length. It is apparent tbat a service uch as this cannot be supplied from the resent pyatem of races m which there is ardly any margin for increase of mileage, nd the supply for such a number of small old Ings would require to be dealt with n a special basis. The races required for these sections ronld be fully equal to what would be equired for the irrigation of an equal rea of the ordinary holdings on the plains. Provision, would have to be made for nlarging of head works and matns and sees all the way down to the sites of hese settlements. The cost of all neoes «ry works might be set down at about 12000. With regard to those which would be upplied frcm the North Ashburton Kiver, n equivalent service would have to be rovidtd from Rakala River, as the nxiliary supply formerly proposed from hat source would theu be necessary to a a uch larger extent; It was decided to forward a copy to the )rowu Lands Department. STOBM "WATER. Meesra T. Taylor, Bishop, Small, G. Sllmour and Prebble waited on the Council with regard to storm water which ccumulates on the west ride of the rail ray line and flows towards tho sea caua nsr, m times of flood, much damage, fhich increases m intensity as it goes o wards the sea. The deputation laid tbelr views before he Council and advocated the division of mmc of the flood water above the railway Ice. The deputation said that the Improve- Dent effected by the Coutcil to Taylor's :reek had been productive of much relief, but the damage they referred to was uaured by the oveiflow of Btorm water it Tinwald. After a discursion of a ccnversat?anvl nature between the Counoll and the de« pntatlon it was resolved tbat the Engineer be instructed to report on the best method < of dealing with the accumulation of storm water complained of. A PROTEST. Mr Crisp, for Mr Digby wrote protesting Against tne "ao called protective works " the Council were constructing at Digby'e bridge and which he said would have «he effeot cf diverting the river to the olient'a side of the river with the result that Mr Dlgby's property would be either washed away piece meal by the action of the water or carried away en masse by a flood. Bis client would hold the Council responsible for any damage. The letcer was ordered to lie on the table. rATIIONAOB. The Fire Brigade requested the Council's patronage to an entertainment to be held on October 12 m order to raise funds to send a team to the Fire Brigade demonstration. The Council decided to give Us oordial support to the movement, A CLAIM. Mr J. Allan wrote requesting a refund of 12s Impounding fees paid by him for a horse which got out of Mr Lancaster's paddock owing to the fence having been broken down by workmen enlarging a water rac. Resolved that Mr Allan be referred to the man who brok-j down the fence. Left sitting. A great petroleum fire near Baku, Russia, consumed ten thousand tons of oil, I Some sharp work, observes tht "Naw Zealand Times," was dona on board the hulk | Jubilee on Saturday, when 5733 frozen sheep were transferred from the chambers qj the hulk to the lonio m nine hours. ' Remember that a little Hop Bitters saves big Dootor's bills, and cures when al elsa ails. Don't take unless Am. Co.'s make, cad Wxllb' Hair Balsam.— lf grey restores to original color An elegant dreßeing, softens and beautifies. Mo oil or grease. A Tonic Restorative. Stops hair comJDg out ; Btrengtbenp, cleanses, heal? poalp. %

TO-DAY'S TELEGRAMS.

Napier A. and P. Sbow. Napier, October 7. The day being fine the attendance at the show was very large. The cattle ex hibited were excellent. "Mussulman," the bull cj-nt from the West Coast, which won the champion prize m Sydney, was ! only placed third here. Mr Russell getting first and second prize. Foul Play was the champion thoroughbred, with Patriarch Becond. Hack and ladies horses were not up to the average. Dairy exhibits were very good, while poultry and dogs were numerous The brpt collect ; on of ir/.p c - ments wss Messrs Jonea and Son, Waipu kurau, while Faulkner, of Napier, secured i the most prizes m buggies and carriages, • beating Ceusin and Atkin, Auckland, Supreme Court. Chbistohukoh, October 7 At the Supreme Court the following sentences were passed this morning on the prisoners convicted of the robber) from the D.I.C. :— C. T. Harris, 18 monthß hard labor ; Thos. E. Potter, 9 months hard labor ; Danl. Marks, 3 years penal servitude; O W, H. Gilbanka, 18 months hard labor.

THE FARMER AND THE POLICEMAN.

\A NEWgWAY OF PAYING BATES. Ikvekcakgill, October 6 Mar' ln Johmton, a farmer at Langridge, was charged at the Polioe Ooact to-day with attempting to discharge a gun at CiDstable Griffiths, Accused is a settler m the district rated for the Waltnea Plains Railway, and holds very strong opiaiona as to the Id justice of the rate, so much bo that he wrote to the Government some months ago on th« oahj?ct, and expressed an intention to shoot anyone who came to enforce payment of the rate from him The law took it a course, and tho ''onatab'e went to accused's farm on Wednesday to distrain at the instance of the Railway Company for rates for which judgment had been glv.n The conatab'a said he would aeiza the horsas with which Johnston was ploughing, and he replied that if he touched them he would blow his brains oat. After the horses were unyoked accused repeated the threat. He afterwards calmed down a bit, and went into his houee. The constable followed him, and on looking m saw accused take down a donble-barralled gnn from the wall and bring ii to tho ready, pointing it at him. Hearing a dick of one of the hammers he sprang on Johnßton got hold of the gun, with one hand and caught him round tho body with tho other. After a struggle he threw Johnston, and holding him on the ground passed the gun \to a man who had been away watering hones. Caps were then removed, and on examinations both barrels proved to be loaded with heavy shot. Accused having only juat been brought m from the country he waß remanded till the 12 r ,h instant

GERMANY AND SAMOA

Auckland, October 6. Late news from Fiji states that the steamer Lubeok arrived at Tonga from Samoa on September 220 d, and reports the German squadron still at S*moa, numbering six vessels, two others having joined the original squadron, Malietoa surrendered himself to the German Com modore by request of the English and American residents to save bloodshed, which would otherwise have ensued. Tbe group Is placed order tho protectorate of Tamaaoae as notnical K:ng under the German Consul. A correspondent writing from Fiji say : — ''It is infeided to deport M»lletoa to Garmanv'a possessions m New Guinea. We m F ]'i are but too small and insigni fioant a community to speak m the matter, bat the general feeling is one of indignation, a conviction that the English pr6stigo has been further lowered ia the ►South Pacific by thus allowing the Ger man .Empire to practically annex thfi group. In German New Guinea Malietoa will learn what an intuit he offered the German Empire m pawing as the protege* of poor worn out tffete old England. Daring the hunt for Malietoa Germans landed and took possession of land be longing to Mr Moore, an American, and he struck one of the German soldiers m the face. This sailor was tried by court martini and sentenced to a term of Im prisonment because he had not bayonet ted Moore. Thirteen German Bailors m the search for Malietoa lifted the aoreen of a bed where were five boys sleeping One ran away with fear, and was fired at, being wounded through the palm of the hand. The Admiral of the German fleet now at Samoa has received orders to leave for home on the 20th October, but it Is not. known whether the trouble now occupying his attention there will Interfere with this arrangement or not."

THE ASHBtJRTON GUABPIAN, FBI DAY, OCTOBER 7, 1887.



. Pub i.e. r-oticea. , SPSIM FASHIONS. »fj.. OEK & CO, (LATE ORB AND ALCORN,) /.re now Showing tha Latest Designs In Great Variety n all the Departments. SEVERAL Shipments by Direc Steamer from London are alread opened up, and further shipments expected m a few days. We have much pleasure m inviting the inspection of the Ladies to our New Stock of Hats, Bonnets, Mantles, Flowers, &o. f which embrace all the Latest Novelties. Also JERSEY JACKETS m Great Variety. The New Embroidered Muslin Costumes so fashionable this Season, m variooi qualities. New Dress Goo<lb m Veiling, Baigess Costome Iweeda, French Foules, &c, the largest variety to select from we have ever shown. NEW PRINTS. We direct special attention to our New Stock of Prints, Cambrics* Windsor Zephyrs, Piinfed Drilltttes, Printed fiateeps, Fancj Canvas Cloths, Brocaded Muslins, Fancy Colored Lace, Stripe Muslins, &c, which for beauty of detigns and effort are superior to any ever aeen m Aehburton. New Hosiery, Now Gloves, New Laces, New Ena broidery (very good), New Trim- mings. MANCHESTER DEPARTMENT. We have now opened a very -Large Stock of White and Grey Twilled Sheat. ings, $ White Calicos and Long Cloths, Honeycomb Quilts, Linen Diaper, Table Damasks, Brown Hollands, &c. Importing direct from tbe Manufac- turers, we are m a position to give our customers the very best value procurable, and as we hope to greatly increase our trade, we have determined to reduce the prices to the smallest possible margin of profit. Men's and Boya' Clothing, Shirts, Hats, &c. large New Stocks. BOOTS f~BOOTS !! We are determined still to sell Boots cheaper than any other House We invite an early inspection of out j New Goods. JOHN ORR & CO. (GATE OBR AND ALCORN/* - \ McCallum & tic. COAL ! COAL ! GOAD THRESH SUPPLIES#)F NEWCASTLE COAL WESTPORT COAL GRKYMOUTH COAL. |ALBO— Native Coal, superior to Mount Somerß Coal. Fresh supplies of Building Timber and BuildingjMaterials'o every description. FRESH IMPORTATIONS OF FENCING MATERIALS NOW TO HAN WIRE. WIRE. WIRE BARBED & PLAIN. No.'slß, 9 and 10, OVAL STEEL WIRE No.;a B, 9 and 10, ROUND STEEL WIRE BARBED WIRE, "BEST DOMINION* BARBED WIRE, " AOME I STANDARDS STANDARDS STANDARDS. Out and Punobed to anyfglength tnd guage requited, McCallum & Co., Iron, Timber and Coal | Merchants ASHBUETON, OAMAKU DUNEDItf & INVEK- ; CABGILL. 41156



■ ■■ - - - -^- I PaMic notice — I ■. — ' : TINWALD. f\ XT A w X 1 N S E; Who has just replenished his Stock < BOOTS, has also opened up a few lines o useful DKAPKRtf (a lo<s felt nee' 3 i , Tinwald), which he is dispo«in£ of a j- Christcburch prices. Come and compare Prices and Qualit; before purchasing elsewhere, as ever; article is marked at the very lowest Rate for CAS i ■ ASHBURT* N AGRICULTURAL ANt PASTORAL ASSOCIATION. THE TENTH , Annual Exhibition U OF STOCK, IMPLEMENTS, &0., WILL be held at the County Saleyarda, Ashbnrton, on FRIDAY, OCTOBER 28th. ENTRIES close on FRIDAY, Oct. 2lst, r m JOHN G. RESTELL, 10*5 Seoretary. GROVE FARM ESTATE. TO FARMERS, DEALERS AND OTHERS, mO LET, the unsold portion of Grove X Farm Estate, as follows, viz : — The Homefct9ad Block t,f aboot 107 Acres, divided into Pnddockp, well watered, and all m Englißh Grasses, together with Dwelling HocEe, Stable, Woolshed, and other BnildlDgs thereon ; also Lota 20, 21, 22, and 23, containing about 50 acres, fronting Graham's Road ; Lolo 37, 38, 39,40, 41,42, 4"*, containing abont 150 Acres, opposite Bide, also all m Grass ; 3 Blocks of abcut 6 Acres, each fronting Wllkin Street. This affords a favorable opportunity to persons desirous o! renting Graßa Pad- docks neor Town. For full particulars apply to T. BULLOCK. 10*4 Agent. HAVING taken over the Grocery and Kartbonware Departments of tbe Business of the late Firm of ORR and ALOOBN, I will continue those Branches of the Baalnees m the same Shop for the present. Ihave regnlar. Shipments of GLASS AND EARTHENWARE, Coming forward from the Manufacturers, which -en'ablei me to SELL at a PEIOE that defies competition. I intend, as formerly, making TFA my spec'ality. COFFEE ground daily on the Premises. Quality combined with Cheapness will be my Mo.to. 9*99 ROBERT ALCORN, FISHING SEASON. W. ZANDER HAS just received and opened up his New Stock of ANGLKRS' GOODS, comprising Split Cane and other Rods, various prices, with Minnow and Fly Topa, Flies, Minnows, Lines, Hooks, Keels, Gut nnd Gut Lines, W.P. Stockings, Fishing Bags, trnd every requisite for tbe Fishing Season. Fishing Licenses for the Ash^ burton County can tJso be obtained from him. Also m larger suppIy— CRICKET and LAWN TENNIS materials, Just opened up several cases of New TOBACCONIST WARES and FANCY GOODS, which will be sold at very low prices. Note the Address :— W. ZANDEE, Hairdreßsing and Shaving Saloon. Billiard Boom with 2 first class Tables upstairs EAST STREET, ASHBUBTON. 9°70 H. Matson and Co. STORAGE. STORAGE. STORAGE. WE HAVE ROOM FOR A LLXi* QUANTITY OF GRAIN ; N O V~E~R MI N. H.,.MATSOir & CO., ASBBFJITON. WE ARE CASH t-QECHASEP OP* Wheat Oats Barley AND .fiyegiass . H. MATSOS" & CO., SHBUEt N George Jameson Wool Season 1867-88. T IBERA.L CASH ADVAKOFS made Jj on Large or Small Clips at Current Kates, Woolpacks and Twine Sopplied. GEORGE JAME&O^, 10U6 Ashturton. Turnip and rape seeds. 171 OR SALE- Purplo aid Green Top .L Absrdeen, Matnra.tb, Greyetone,and oiher vaiietieo. These have been thoroughly tested, and are guaranteed n6w and fresh GEOI'GJS JAMESON, 10§i7 Aahburton. CLOVER SEEDS JUST landed, ex Bteamer " Kaikoura,' my firßt shipment for the season of EED CLOVEB, COW GRASS, WHITE CLOVEE, AND __ ALSYXE. These Seeds have been carefully selected and aro the best obtainable. ...j".; I HAVE ALSO IN STOCK— 'Machine-dressed Ryegrasß and Cocks foot, also Linseed, Peas, Barley, Oats Wheat, Potatoes, and all kinds of STATION AND FARM STORES. George Jameson,



| The Btud. fi AMERICAN TKOTTING HORS Blaclrood Abdallah, Will stand this season at Lyndhurst, Dat das, and at owner's Stable, Ashburton. For particulars apply to MAX. FRIEDLANDER. TO TRAVEL THIS SEABON IN THI ASHBURTON, WAKANUI, AND SURROUNDING DISTRICTS. mHE CLYDESDALE ENTIRE COLT, _ Johnny's Fancy. h Bred by Mr James Gow, of Taieri, 3 by lord Salisbury, dam Sally 2nd. * For particulars and terms, apply to 3 , MAX FRIEDLANDER, jj 9 t 14 8 Proprietor. d ~~ ~~~ — — — I TO TRAVEL THIS SEASON IN TFE B METHVEN AND LAURISTON DIS j THIOTd mHE CLYDESDALE COLT,- --f Diplomacy. ( Bred by John Grigg, Eeq., of Long- bench. Diplomacy's sire is Lord Beacons- ■ field, dam Pleasant by Prince Charlie, For particulars and terms apply to D. McKBNDRY, 10tl8 Caimbrae TO STAND THIS SEASON. '■ mHE THOROUGHBRED STALLIONj Wizard, By King of Clubs, dam Charm both imported WIZARD is half brother to Spade Guinea and Stonyhurst, and full brother to Charmer, and was bred by the Middle Park Stud Company. He is a beautiful whole-colored chestnut, and shows grand power and quality. For full particulars apply to O. KEAc.NS, Or Wm. HEALY, Proprietors, 9^^_ 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 Kermode, Esq He took first.prize at tho Boyal Society's Show m England, and many first prizes m Tasmania. YOUNG MAJOR was bred by Mr James' his dam, Smi'er, imported from Tasmania, where Bho was a first prize taker, and her progeny gained many awards. Terms : One Mare £3 ; groomage, 53, payable first service. For 3or more mares, property of one owner, special terms may be agreed on. ANDREW DAWSON, Proprietor,. 131 Waterton. TO STAND THE SEASON AT GROVE FARM' TINWALD, mHE THOROUGHBRED HORSE, Perkin Warbeckll, IPEDIGREE. 0 Touchstone 1 Newminster Dccswlng H £ 00 • 2 CD | Palma Emilius I'rancesca o H £ £ Voltaire "C 15 Volligeur M.S *jj Martha Lynn b 5 o^| Sweetbriav S ffj Stockwell m Eglantine *~j vi Touchstone 4| -J £ Newminstcr ij S h Beeswing i_ S 3 Palma Emilius Z o _ rj rt Francesca M 1 — : /y> .§ Melbourne W g j Prime Minister „ , gl 13 Pantalonade \B> fi. Candlestick Prime Warden M»id of Burghlcy PEBKIN WARBEOK 11. has nplendid action, possesses great strength, is as handsome as they are made, and is a horse calculated to throw a moat valuable clnsa of racing or other Btock, An exnmination of his ped'yreo will ■ show that he posaesses a double strain of the celebrated Adventurer blood, and is one of the very best bred animals m tho , Southern Hemisphere. Tho sonß of Newminster have, as a family, been more successful at the stud than any family of modern days, and with tho exception of Hermit, who is now standing m England at 200 guineas, Adventurer, the graudsire of Perkin Warbock 11, has produced the , i moat winners of them all. , For further particulars apply to EDWARD GATES, 1 Grove Farm, 10°10 Tinwald. ; the ; ASHBUETON WOOLLEN MANUFACTURING COMPY [ (Limited.) ! DEPOSITS RECEIVED In large or email oamo at the following Bates of Interest ;— Six per cent if fixed for 6 montha. Seven per cent if fixed for 12 months H, SEMPLE, t W&9 B»flret M y,



Public Notices FOR SALE PKIVATJELY. I 1500 Hoggeis, lot <W. 150 »f For farther pnrt'culnra apply to FBIKDLANDER BROS., PETER WILLIAMS, 1 10J26 Auctioneer. I T. Hoult's PORK SHOP IS REMOVED ' TWO DOOBS HKSHER UP BAST B. Call and See Him. GOOD SITTING ROOM FOR VIBITORB. "TTTANTED KNOWN.— That JAME! VY BAKhJR has returned to Ash burton and opened a Cabinet Factory and Showrooms m his own premises Havelock street, opposite Harrieon'i Auction Mart. J B Having a thoroagl knowledge of the trade is m a position t execute all orders entrusted to his care By strict attention and moderate charge* he will endeavor to merit a share ol public patronage Secondhand Fuknitukb Bought, Sold, or Exchanged . DISSOLUTION OF PARTNERSHIP FTIHE Partnership hitherto existing be- X tween John Our and Robert Alcoen, carrying on business as Drapers, Iron- mongers, and Provision Merchants m Ash- burton, under the style of Orr and .Alcorn, has been dissolved by mutual cmeent, as from Ist August, John Orb taking over and continuing the Ironmon- gery and Drapery Departments, snd paying all Liabilities of the late Firm, and re- ceiving all debts owing to the Drapery Department Robert alcorn taking ove the Grocery and Earthenware Depart- ments, and receiving all debts owing to tho Ironmongery and Grocery Depar monts. JOHN ORR. ROBERT ALCORN* Witness— w Joseph Carson, | Accountant, Ashburton. ABhburton- c• 1 September, 1887 TEW ZEALAND OLOTfIINQ FACTOR f rHE NEW GOODS FOR THE WINTER SEASON ARE NOW OPENED OUT The k is THE LABGEBT & BEST SELECTED IN THE TOWN, And the variety of Style and Patterns m Men's, Youths', and Boys' Clothing loaves nothing to ba desired, fhousands of Men's and Boys Suits, newest styles. Trousers and Trousers and Vests manufactured of New , Zealand Tweeds. Every garmen warranted shrunk Jverooats, Waterproof Coats and Leggiugs iii great variety Hats, comprising every new stylo worn OUiWron's Jersey Suits, Child/ > Men- of-War Suits Gentlemen's Hosiery, Scarves ; Oxford Jegatta and White Shirts Sage, Portmanteaus, and Travelli ,i Sags •"he celebrated WERTHEIM SIiWING MACHINE. Time Payment*. N,7 CLOTHING FACTORS', East Stribt ASHBURTON JIGH SCHOOL ESTABLISHED JBBI. Teaching Staff: Boyß' School. — Mr J. E. Buohana Ist B. A. f University College, London. Girls' School — BTiss Saundebs, Canter- bury Oollege : Gnriatcburch ; Miss Grubb, TrlDf,' / College, Dublin AT this institution pupils of both sexes have the opportunity of acquiring the elements of a liberal edu- cation. The subjects of Study are those usually taught at Secondary Schools ; but the ordinary course may ba modified to meet special oases, if In the Interest o the Pupils such a plan is jadged ad- visable. At the Girls School provision has been made by the Teaching Staff to give leaaona In Music and Painting to Young Ladies not attending the other Classes m the Fchool, who may desire Instructions m these snbjeots. The Physical Training of the Pupils is not overlooked. Calisthenics for the Girls, and Military Drill for the Boys, are parts of tho School course. The year is divided into three terms. All fees are payable m advance. For Pupils under 12 years of age, £2 2s per term ; over 12 years of age, £2 16s per term; Mublo £1 1b per term extra ; fee for attending Moslo (only), £2 2s ; Draw- ing and Painting (only), £1 Is per term. For farther details apply to Mr Buobanan. The next term commences on MON- DAY, the 19th inst. 9 49 ggg^ CITY LOAN OFFICE. A..^.^ I. SALEK AND CO., 3L Licensed Pawnbroker?, Eas (|gP Street, ABhbnrton. HAVING secured the services of a fint* class practical Watchmaker to work on the premises, ore now prepared to clean 6nd repair Watcheß at greatly reduced prices. YOUR WATOrf CLEANED AND KEGU- LATED FOR 6s, Witb a Guarantee for 12 monthn. Watch Glasses fitted for 6d. Bands fitted for 9d. All repairs faithfully executed at half tho nsuol priceß. BTAKTLING NEWS. Having purchased a line of Waterbury Watohes at a considerable reduction, we are now Belling Wat6rbury Watches for 12a, Onr charge for Gleaning same is 2s 6d. A large Stock of English and American Lever Watcheß, Ladieß and Gents' Gold Rings, Musical Instruments, etc., etc., at astonishingly low priceß. A few Unredeemed Watches for Bale very cheap. WATCHES Cleaned 5s fld GLABBES 6d HANDB 9d WATERBURYS Cleaned for 2a 6d Honey advanced m any Bum on every de- scription of Property without delay. I, SALEK & CO. Licenced Pawnbrokers, East Street, Aahburton. Br»nch?B at Tim»i-u aad Wangangl, 9 U



fc \ Fnblic Not'ces '■/ ■ — r— LAURISTON SCHOOLROOM. A CONCERT and BALL will be hel< at xx Jn the above Pchnolroom ot ;- FRIDAY, Ootober 7th, 1887. m aid o • Children's Prize Fnnd. m 18 Concert at 8 p.m. 10 3 S • ■ L__ w rpEND«RB for Trimming Gorse Fences, " ± and Grubbing Gorse on Grove Farnc * Estate will be received by the undersigned c up to MONDA T Next, 10th October. Mr c Jew, on the Farm, will show the Fence* to be oat, tzo. J T. BULLOOK, f .Ajjent. TO CARRIBRvS. rXT ANTED tenders for oarting 10.000 VV feet of timber (more or Icbb), bricks and other materials, from Hinds railway station a distance of seven miles. Apply to MoOALLUM&CO., 10 * 9 Aabbartoo. IMPOUNDED at Rakaia Pound on October 4th from the Villagn Settle- ment, — 1 Brown Mare, branded diamond near shoulder 1 Bay Mare, 1 Bay Filly, and 1 OhMt- nut Filly with no visible brands. 1 Chestnut Mare (S) on near ohoulder with cover on, Also from Mr Lambie's farm, Kyle,— 1 Bay Gelding, face and two hind feet white. If not claimed and expenses paid will be sold on THURBDAY, October 20th, at Noon. 10t33 Poundkeeper. Trees Trees Trees NOTICE TO PLANTERS. i'lpHE undersigned bego to call tfe JL attention of farmers, settlers ard Jthers to his extensive otoolr of FRUIT AND FOREST TREES, among which are about 3,000,000 Foreßt Trees, Inclu- ding 200,000 Cupreßsua Maerocarpa, om and two yeara old; 200,000 Plnua Inalg- nis, one and two yeara old; 100,O0C Plnua Larlcio; 300,000 Silver Birch; 10,000 Pinus Außtri&oa; all other kinda m proportion. All kinda of Cabbage planta on sale, and a few thousands of very early Strawberry Plants. N.B. — All ordera by post, or otherw'ft shall receive my beat attention. JAMES PORTER, CLIFTON NURSRRYj Alionton, Ash'"arton GEAND DISPLAY OF NEW SPRING GOODS. For Beauty, Style, and Fashion see ANDREW ORR'S NEW STOCK OF Drapery, Clothing, AND Boots, EX " AORANGI " CHOICE MILLINERY. Ottoman Silk Dolmans m all the leading shapes. Handsome Visites and Fichus richly trimmed. Straw Goods, Flowers, Feathers and Ribbons. Endless Variety, m Jersey Silk Gloves, Florence Kid Gloves, 2 and 4 clasp. Latest Dre3B Materials, Jersey Veilings, Nun'a Cloth, Ottoman Cords, Grey Carmelites, French Cashmereß, &c. PRINTS.- New Canvas Cloths, ZephyrP, Colored Lace, Stripe Regattas, . Flouncing Lacen, Mourning Prints, Sec. All the New Dress Trimmings suitable for the New Goods. Splendid Stock of New Boot« juut opened. Prices cheaper than ever. Dressmaking Department, This Department is giving universal satisfaction. Fit and Style Guaranteed. Prices to suit the times. ANDREW ORK. Auctions. SATURDAY, Bth OCTOBER. ALFRED HARRISON, instructed by rl Mr Wm Davis, Cabinetmaker, who is giving up business, will Sell by Public Auction, at his Rooms, tho whole of his Stock, comprising, — 1 Sideboard m Rimu, very hand- some, 2 Wardrobes, 8 Chests Drawers, 3 Cheffoniers, 6 Wash- stands and Tables, Couch and Easy Chairs m Cretonne, Bed- steads, Rockers, Chairs, Cot, Tregser, Office Table, Looking Glaseeß, Commode, etc., etc. These Goods are oil new, and must be disposed of as Mr Davjb is relinquishing the trade. ALFRED HARRISON, 10*24 Auctioneer. SATURDAY, OCTOBER Bth. Town Property, centrally sitnated, for Sale by Pnblic Auction, being T.S. 207, fronting Havelook Street. M" R T. BULLOCK has received in- structions from O, H. DowniNG, Esq., to Sell by Publio Auction at the Arcade on SATURDAY, October Bth,— T.B. 207, having a frontage of 66ffc. on Havelock Street, being im- mediately opposite the Borou h Council Chambers, Public Library, etc. It la seldom a Section to centrally situated as this is, is offered by Public Anotlon. It is high, dry, and lv a healthy part of the Town, and faces the Mom* Ing Sun ; m faot it Is a very de- sirable Bite, and should m coune of years prove a verj remunerative investment, Terms of payment liberal. Sale at 12.30: . T. BULLOCK, l°*3 Auotfoaeer,



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