MAGISTERIAL.

ASHBURTON-THURSD I V (Before Mr John Olllvier, R M ) SSIZING OATILB.

B. Roddick was charged on the infor Button of Alex. Tamer with havinj Illegally entered on to land, the property of oomplainant, and with having threa tened complainant, wherefore the latte: prayed to hare the defendant bound cvai to keep the peace —Mr Caygill for com plalnanr, Mr Clayton for defendant—, Alex. Tamer, the complainant, said thai lie lived at the Ashborton Forks on free hold land. He had also some land lessee from Mr Herring. On September 9 early In the morning, witness heard hit cattle and sheep making a noise, and looking out he saw four horsemen driving them along the road. Witness went out. •nd with a great deal of trouble recovered the oattle. Ruddiok also endeavored tc take the iheep away, saying he wai working by his solicitor's orders, but witness, with the assistance of a boy whe eat the wires m the fence, got them •gain. Ruddlck and his son, Physio and Price, were the men who tried to drive the cattle away. They said that they wen instructed by the lawyer. Had Mked defendant to show any title to the land, but he waa unable to do so. Wit bmi had shown his title to the defen dant Thin wai od Aogaat 29. Defendant hid disturbed witness since the ocoaiion he had described. On Sunday, the 11th, defendant with four other men lit the tussock feed on defendant's place. Roddick himself lit the fire, but the men rode away before witness got within speaking distance. On the 9th witness came into town, and during the time he was absent from home his oattle were impounded by the defendant. — Mr , Clayton renewed an application, made at the opening of the cue, for an adjournment for a week, but the Magistrate did not see his way to grant the application.— By Mr Clayton : When witness bought the farm he did cot know that Ruddick bad been the previous occupier. — The witnees was cross examined at some length as to Ruddfck's first visit on August 27ib. Ruddick claimed to have a right to portion of the leased land. Witness denied obtaining a lease from Ml Herring, because he heard 11 Kuddick was out of Lyttelton " Wjt ntss made particular enquiries at the Land Office as to whether Ruddick had anything to do with the land Taey knew nothing about Roddick there, and eaid that Mr Herring waa the holder of the land,— Robert Fleming, a youih Id the employ of Turner, gave evidence as to defendant's attempt on September 9 to remove complainant's oattle and sheep— ln cross-examination, the witness said that Ruddick had on one occasion claimed the reserve and said that he would drive Turner's cattle off— Joseph Tait, and Charles Burnard gave evidence. The latter cut the wires of the fence so that Turner could get the sheep back on to his property*. While the witness was thns engaged Ruddiok stood over him with a stirrup iron, but Tnrner stood by fa ease the defendant should strike witness. — John Orr, who had sold the land to Turner, produced documents, and gave evidence that Ruddick had by non compliance wlih conditions of leaae, for feited any claim to the !and — In reply to Mr Clayton, the witness said that Ruddick had no more title to the land than the man In the moon. Roddick had said that he had a title to the land, but witness was not altogether sure that he was sincere — Edward Herring, manager of the Alford Station, was called.— Mr Clayton asked for the production of the witness's authority to appear. Ihe witness cou 3 not. produce them that day, &s be h»d not them with him— The case was adj -uraed for a week, to allow of the prodcotion of the documents, — Ruddick was bound over to keep the peace m the ma&nt me, himself m £100 and two sureties of £50 each. CITIL CABES Henry v Doyle, claim £2 6s— Jadgment by default for amount claimed and costs. Baylls v W. Reecs, judgment summons, £i lit — Mr Outhbertson ior judgment creditor.— £l had been paid on account, thui leaviDg 11s. An order made for Immediate payment of this lla with coßta £1 2i, m default 96 hours imprisonment. Hardy and Co v I. R 0. O. Graham, •laim £25 3s Id— Mr Pnrnell for plaint ff. Mr Ouinbertson for defendant. 'ihe claim was one for goods supplied from the BaktJa and Methven branches of plain tiff's business. The claim was admitted by defendant, bat he alleged that plaintiff bad agrsed to take out In stakes 0 A. O. Hardy and John Orr, members of the lite firm of Hardy and Co, gave evidence —It was denied, on behalf of the plaintiff. that any arrangement to take stakes had been entered into. Mr Orr stated that as Mr Graham represented that such an agreement had been made, he took his word and agreed to take out the amount m stakes provad they were delivered at once. He subsequently ascertained from Mr Hardy that no agreement had been entered into, and as the stakes were not delivered before the sea son was ended, witness telegraphed to defendant to the effect that as the stakes had not been delivered, and as the Methven business had been disposed of, the order would be cancelled.— The de fendant maintained that he arranged to take the account m stakes, and he had ■applied Borne stakes. "When he entered into the subsequent arrangement with Mr Orr, it was unconditional, witness thinking that the delivery of the stakes would be •xtended over about 3 m nths. Besides, the weather m the bush during the fort night intervening between the giving of the order, and its cancellation was most unfavorable for getting stakes out —The defendant's manager depoaed to inter- Tiewing the plaintiff's manager at Methven on several occasions, m reference to the delivery of stakes The latter said that he had plenty, but would inform witness when more were wanted. — Judgment for plaintiff. r [Left sitting.]

SERIOUS FIRE IN BLENHEIM.

Blenheim, September 15,

Shortly after one o'clock this morning, » fire broke oat m High street, com pletely destroying the wine and Bpirit store occupied by Ra'ph Andrews, and the large new warehouse and stableß of Holmes and Bell. It Is Impoaaible to cay where the fire originated, as it bad, when first noticed, a good hold of both premises. The fire spread so rapidly over Holtnea and Bell's that the efforts of the brigade, who had a steam fire engine at work, were powerless to check it. The brick build I cp, Stagers and Barley mans, on the west fide | ■topped the progreßß of the flames m that direotion. The brigade prevented the fire from spreading on the east Bide to the Majtlborongh Hotel, which was moch ■oorohed, as were also one or two build ings on the north side of High street. Lltchfield's sample rooms m Wynen street were In great danger and were saved with great difficulty. Had the fire obtained • hold here the whole of this splendid blook of buildings, including the bank of Now Zealand and Masonic Hotel, would have stood a poor show. Very little of Holmes and Bell's large Btock was saved. Andrews lost everything. Fortunately there was no wind. Andrews waa at his store till 11.80 last night, and detected no signs of fire then. Insurances are: — Andre*Sj building, National, £500; Union, £150: stook, National £100. Holmes and B*ll, store, Union, £250; South British. £600 ; United £250 ; Colonial £400 ; stook, Union, £500 ; Standard £500 ; Norwich Union £250 ; Phoenix £1200 ; Colonial £750 • Equitable, £500 ; New Zealand £750; Victoria £1009; Liverpool £500* Total* net loss to flolmtitad fall's itook £6459.

TO-DAY'S TELEGRAMS.

Electoral ArcKLAND, September 15. John Jenkibß retires from the oontest ' tot Franklyn south . ! tfhe Fielding fir a The Sooth British Insurance Company , states that their loea by the Fielding fire lsonly£4?o. Electoral. New Plymouth, Srptemler 15 Nominations of candidates for Tarauak electorate took place at Waiter a to-day at loon, when the following were nominated : -John Elliott, Thomas Kelly, George Albert Marohant, and. Robert Trimble. A. poll was demanded. Accident. Grbymouth, September 35. About midnight Joseph Vincent, chief 000k on the Korinui, got bis foot badly crushed by an empty ooal truck running over It. He was crossing the qoa> to go on board, and waited for the warning generally given, and when he heard what he thought was a 1 clear, he was going acroßs the wharf when he found an empty truck almost upon him. He threw him* self down to prevent being killed, but the wheel paiied over hit left foot, crushing bones and sinews. He will most pro bably lose hla foot. He waa taken to the hospital. Writs for Libel. Thornton, head teaoher at the Grey mouth State Sohool, intends to take pro ceedings against certain members of the Sohool Committee on account of the libellous natcre of certain published atriotures on him. It la also probable that the assistant teacher Olimenta, will take proceedings against at leaßt one member of the School Committee for libellous remarks c ncerning him. A threat made by the Chairman of Com mittee to oloae the school yesterday morning *as not carried out. The Maitai Wreck. A large gang of men were employed aboat the Maitai yeaterday. Estimated cost of fbating her, about £500. Inquest. Christohuuch, September 15. The inquest- on Oathol MoLeod, killed by falliog down the bold of the Roto mahana at Lyttelton on AugUßt 23, con cluded to-day. A verdict of accidental death waa ieturned. No blame attaoh able to offioera of the vessel. Education. Duwedin, September 15. The Edqcatlon Board have received a letter from the Education Department, saying resolution re syllabus did not reach Wellington till July 25th. Ihe Board now reply that their resolution, to whloh exception waa taken, was adopted unier misapprehension. Mr Hielop said had he been a member of the Board he would have ol jeoted to the resolution to which the Department very properly had taken excaption. Adulterating Milk. At the Ciiy Court to-day Jaß Craig was fined £3 and cost 3or a week's im prisonment for adaltering milk. The Bench characterised it as a very fl 'grant case.

PROGRESS or RETROGRESSION. WHICH IS IT TO BE?

We now proceed to consider some of the minor issues involved m, or in timately connected witb, the main issue which will be decided by the ballot-box on Monday week. By that decision either the present Government will be maintained m office or the Atkinson party reinstated. Should the electors go against Government — which, how ever, we do not for a moment consider probable — we shall have some rather startling results. The legislation, with regard to the land for which the present Government is responsible, has met with the hearty approval of the great body of the people. It has had the eff?ct of remedying the evils of prior legislation on the subject. It has put a stop to land-sharking, and it has enabled the working man to acquire land on easy terms. From past experi ence we know what we may expect should the Atkinson party be restored to office. Village settlements will be swept away, and the land will be sold by auciion to the highest bidder. This will enable the monied men to add to their already vast estates, and prevent their less fortunate fellow colonists from obtaining a freehold. New Zea land has suffered greatly from having so much of her land locked up m large estates, and the evil will then be accentuated. The frequent alterations m our land laws cannot fail to have an injurious effect upon the colony, and it has often been cited as the cause why men of capital do not care to come and settle here. It must not be forgotten that the next Parliament will have to deal with the question of the conditions under which the pastoral leases of Canterbury shall be treated when they fall m, as they will do m 1890. This, as Sir Julius Yogel observed, when speaking m Christchurcb, " is not a small matter. There is a total area of 27,000,000 acres now m the hands of 92 leaseholders, many of them large Companies repre senting many shareholders. The total rent is Of these lands 710,000 acres are included m the lands set apart for the Midland Railway. The question will be to deal justly with the present holders, and with the com munity as a whole." These leases were renewed for ten years by the Atkinson Government m 1879, and the most strenuous efforts are being made to have the same party m office when they have to be dealt with again m 1889, m order that the present holders may obtain equally favorable con ditions again, the present rental being less than a half-penny per acre. We are strongly of opinion that while dealing justly with the present holders, conditions more advantageous to the community as a whole will be arranged if the present Government remain m office. From what we have advanced m the present and previous articles, we think our readers will understand how very undesirable it would be for the colony to be again committed to the tender mercies of Major Atkinson and his friends, The present Government have a good record j they have intro duced and carried through Parliament many beneficial measuses, and during the three years they have held office have done more m the way of settle ment of the people on the land than any previous Government did m twice that time, and if owing to a combina tion of circumstances over which they b could have no control a deficit m the k revenue has occurred, and their pro- J* posals fo; making good that deficit s offend the sensibilities of the Free . traders, we fail to see why this should • be regarded as a reason for ousting 0 then*, and CO, we think, will the country also,

HOLLOWXS'S PII.LS AND OINTMENT. — Rb.6U matism arid Gout.— These purifying and soothing remedies deserve the earnest atten tion of all persons liable to gout, soiatioa, or other painful affections of the musoles, nerves, or joints. The Ointment should be applied after the affected parts have been patiently ! fomented with warm water, when the oint -1 ment should be diligently rubbed upon the adjacent skin, unlesß the friction cauzes pain. Holloway's Pills should be simultaneously taken to diminish pain, reduce inflammation, and purify the blood. This treatment abates the violence, and lessens the frequency of gout, rheumatism, and all spasmodio dieeases which spring from hereditary predisposition, or from any accidental weakness of constitu tion. The Ointment checks the local malady, while the Pills restore vital power. j

THE ASHBUBTO* ttUAftDIAN, THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 1887.



rr»RE AMERICAN TBOTTING HORSE 1 Blackwood Abdallah, Will stand this season at owner's Stable, Ashburton. For particulars apply to MAX, FRIEDLANDER. TINWALD. p^ TT A W X I N 8 Who has just replenished his Stock of BOOTS, has also opened up a few lines of useful DRAPER? (a lons felt need m Tinwald), vihich he is disposing of at Ohristchurch prices. Come and compare Prices and Quality before purchasing elsewhere, as every article is marked at tho very lowest Rates forQAST. E. S. BEAN, COAL AND FIREWOOD MERCHANT, BEGS to inform hie Friends and the Pnb'lc generally that he has some Heavy B'idge Timber on hand, snd is prepared to take orders for Timber Either for Bridge or House Building purposes. BEST NEWCASTLE, MAL"V BRN, A3TD WKSTPORT COAL m Stock, delivered CHEAPEST BATES. R. S BEAN, West Street, Ashburton Trees Trees Trees NOTICE TO PLANTERS. f|IHE undesigned bega to call the _L attention of farmers, settlers and jtherß-to hiß extensive Btock of FRUIT AND FOREST TREES, »mong which are about 3,000,000 Forest Trees, inclu ding 200,000 Cupressus Maorocarpa, one | and two years old; 200,000 Pinas Insig- nia, one and two years old ; 100,000 Plnus Larlcio : 300,000' Silver Birob; 10,000 Pinus Austriaca; all other kinds m proportion. All kinds of Cabbage plants on sale, and a few thousands of very early Strawberry Plants. N. B. — All orders by post, or othervfa shall receive my best attention. JAMES PORTEJB, OLIFTON NURSWRY AllentoD, Asb/'arton f ASHBURTON MCM CLUB. SPEING MEETING. WEDNESDAY and THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 23kd and 24th. PBB3IDEKT: B. G. Wright. Vice-presidents : John Grigg and W. 0. Wnlker. Judge: Matthew Stitt. : tewabds: C. W. Fmnell. W. B. Den-hire, R. Friedlander, Hu^o Friedlander. 15. McOwen, J. C. N. Gr Dr Leahy. Treasurer-: David Thorn s. Clerk ov Scales i T. R. Upton, Clerk op Course : A. Hewson Handicappers : The Committee, Starter: Vt. Leahy. first Race to start e&ch day at 1 p.m. FIRST DAY. 1. Handicap HtrnDLE Race, of 40 soys ; tbo . second horse to receive 6 soys from the stake. Over 8 fights of hurdles, about 3ft Gin high. Noniraticn, 1 soy ; ac- ceptance, Ibiv, 2 mi'es. 2. CorNTT Plate Handicap of 30 soys; th second horse to rtouve 5 soya from the stake. Nomination, 10s; acceptance, 1 soy; cistrict horses only 1J miles : 3. Ashbcrton Cup H/ndicap, of 70 boys j the second horse to receive 7 soya from the Btake. Nomination, 1 sev ; acceptance, 2 sevs. If milrs. 4 Handicap Time Trot (open), m saddle, of 25 soys. Nomination, 10s ; acceptance, 159. Weight not less than 10 stone , pull and go. 3 miles. 5; Post Stakes, of 15 boys : catch weights, Entrance, 103 ; to be made to the Secre- tary immediately after the Ashburton Cnp is run. The winner to be sold by anction * immediately after the Race for 10 boys ; any BnrDlns to go to the funds of the Club. | mile. 6. Spring Handicap, of 35 soys j the second ' hcrse to receive 6 boys. from the stake. Nomination, 1 eov; acceptance, 1 soy. I mi'e, SECOND DAY. 1. County" Hurdle Race Handicap, of 25 ■ boys ; the second horao to save his stake, district horeps onle. Over 6 flights or hnrdlee, about 3ft tim high Norn nation, 10j ; acceptance, 15b. 1^ miles. 2. Raging Club Handicap, of 55 boys; the accord horse to receive 5 soys from the stake. Nomination, 1 s^v ; accept- ance, 1£ soy*. IJmilea. 3. Handicap Time Trot (m saddle), of 15 aovß. Nomination, 10s; acceptance, 10a. Weight not less than 10 stone; pull and go. District horses only, 2 miles 4. WELrER Handicap, of 40 soys; the second ■ hois j to receive 5 soys from the B*ake For horses that have never won an advertised race more than 25 aovs m one event on the flat; minimum weight, 10 stone. No -"in a < tion, 1 soy ; acceptance, 1 soy. 2 miles. 6. Novel Baoe, of 25 soys. Entrance, 103, to be made to the Secretary immediately after the Welter Handicap is ran. The winner to be void immediately after the race, the whole of the proceeds to go to the f onds of the Club ; minimum weight, 8 stone. 5 furlongs. 6. Flying Handicap, of 30 boys. Nomina- tion, 1 boy, acceptance, 1 boy. 5 far- longs. RTJLEB AND REGULATIONS. 1. The' meeting will be held under the rules of Racing, and the Ashburton Racing Clnb rule 3. 2. No entry will be rccc ived except on th 9 conditions that all disputes, claims, and objec- tions rising r>nt of the Racing shall be decided by the fctewards or whom they may appoint. . Their decision od all points connected with the carrying ont of this programme to be final. 3. A district horse shall mean any horse that has been commonly resident m the dis- trict between the rivers Selwyn and Opihi, from Ist of August last, and up to the dato of the forthcoming Meeting, and owned bra person who bas xes ded m the said district dur- ing the same period 4. Five per cent will be deducted from the gross of a 1 moneys payable m accordance with this programme for the expense of the course. 5 All nominations and acceptances to go to the funds of the Olnb. 6 Trotting Races.— Horses mnßt trot to the satisfaction of the Referee, NOMINATIONS. All nominations to be accompanied by fee, name, aga, and description of horse, aad color of the rider, must ba in tha hands of tl i i Secretary not later than 9 p.m. on Tuesda/, November lat, 1887. WEIGHTS. We'ghte for the first day's Handicaps will be declared on Saturday, November 12fch. Weights for the second day's Handicaps will be declared at 9 o'clock on the evening of the first day'B racing. ACCEPTANCES, Acceptances for the first day's Handicaps must be made to the Secietary not later than 9 p m. on Friday, the 18th Nov9mb2r, 1887. Acceptances for the second day's Handicaps at 10 o'clock on tho evening of the first day's Wo "* A O, TOKB, Secretary,



IKEUORRROIDTCOS MR S. B. SEYMOUE, i A SURE CURE for PILES A new Q URGEON-DENTIST will VISITS discovery. Forwarded to any address |J3 on receipt of 7s 6d. ASHBORTON Communications strictly confidential. THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, WALTER B. MOSS, And may be consulted at Mr Kamnitzer's Ashburton. (Chemist) until 4 p m. 7 49 €Pickiord and Undrill, FURNITURE MANUFACTURERS, UPHOL&TERERS,p™"*|| AND CABINETMAKERS, TTAVE Largo and Varied STOCKS ON HAND of AUSTRIAN JjL and AMERICAN CHAIRS, Iron and Wood Bedsteads, Pier, Toilet Glaue3, Mattresses and Palliasses, Couches, .Perambulators, Toilet Ware. MATS AND GENERAL FURNITURE OF ALL SORT 3, ALL NEW GOODS' Any description of HOUSE FURNITURE made to order on tho Premises, at Prlofli to salt the times. Note the addresß— TANCRED STREET, OPPOSITE UNION BANK. To Meet the Times. W. DAVIS, Cabinetmaker, &c. TNTENDS to SELL FURNITURE of all kinds at Prices NEVER BEFORE X HEARD OF. Note the Address — FURNITURE MANUFACTORT, EAST STREET SOUTH, ASHBURTON. fU THE LONDON" CIECUS, EQUESOURRIOULUM, AND BRONCO HORSES, An Equine Paradox of Living- Wonders rpHE only CIRCUS built on pure honesty, backed by Brains, Energy, and Capital, JL with the'; Whole World at its feet. HERBERT &~FITZGERALD'S GREAT LONDON CIRCUS IS THE ONLY REAL LIVE SHOW NOW I* AUSTRALASIA. (Kg* Come and see NEW ACTS as performed by our celebrated Troupe of BRONCO HOKSiSS.^EHJ iK^ggBBJ^S V Our World famed Riders, Acrobatß, and Gymnasts. Our Ifumiy Clowns, and Funniest of all Clowns FUNN* FBIsKY, who pUys on every known and several unknown instruments. uEOLA, the Human Cartridge, The Great Shooting Star, who is shot irom the mouth of a Cannon into the arms of an^ Artiste who hangs suspended m mid-air. THE SHOW WILL PERFORM AT RAKAIA, on SATURDAY, September 17th. AND AT ASHBURTON, ON MONDAY, SEPT. 19. For One Night Only. NEW ACTS. MORE NOVELTIES. NEW FEATURES. NEARLY EVERYTBING NEW. » 65 R. JOHNSON, Manager. TOM F. FITZGERALD, Agent. m H E PREMIER COLONIAL COMPANY CANTERBURY BRANCH* UTABLinED |859/^i^^^^^S^*^CAFlTAU t 1000,00 UNUMfTED hflßlU YOfShRREHOLOERS FIRE AND MARINE RISKS, ALSO RISKS ON GROWING CROPS ACCEPTED AT THE LOWEST CURRENT RATES. George Jameson, AGENT, ASHBURTON ALBEET ROBEETS HAS FOE SALE,— Clovers,— HITJS, COWGEASS, ALSYKE, and TEEFOIL. RYEGRASS, COCKSFOOT, axd RAPE. Golden Tares, Gape Barley, SBBDEBAB,TSBBDJOATbI(miouB kinds), CRIiSHED 4 BBANS PLOUGHSHARES. t- COOPER'S SHEEP DIP, Acknowledged to be THE BfiSX m XHE^BEETt



SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 17th. 20 Acres near the Springburn School. MR T. BULLOCK has received instruc- tions from Mr James MaoMillan to Sell by Public. Auction at tho Arcade, on Saturday, 17ih September, R.S. 21265, containing 20 Acres, fronting two roads, nfar the Springbum Schoo l , and about ono mile from the proposed railway station on the Mount Somers line. The property is securely fenced and divided into piddocka, well watoied. There is a cottage und stable erected on tie property, * Porsons desirous of procuring a small holding m this district are invited to attend the sale : Easy terms of payment. Sale at 12 30 o clock, T. BULLOCK, DJ4S Auctioneer. SATURDAY, 17th SEPTEMBER. 2 Acres, 14 Perches, near the Aehton School, Longbeach District, for Sale. MR T. BULLOCK has received in- structions from Mb Richabd Da vies, to Sell by Public Auction, at the Arcade, on the above date,— 8.8. 25125, situated at the angle of roads opposite the Aehton School, containing 2 acres, 14 percheß Good site for a Cottage for a Working Man, as it is situated bo near the School. Terms at Sale. Sale at 12.30. T. BULLOCK, 9*44 Auctioneer. FRIDAY, 16th SEPTEMBER. UNDER BILL OF SALE. At the ABhburton Saleyards, at 11 o'clock. MR T. BULLOCK has received in- ntructions from the holder of the Bill of Sale to Sell by Public Auction at the Ashburton Suleyarda on FRIDAY, 16th SEPTEMBER, At 11 o'clock. A DRAUGHT HORSES O COWS, springing to calf Q STEERS ISO SHEEP < Ew6B ) 3 - HORSE DRAY D.Fi Plough, by Reid and Gray, Ohainß, ' Blocks aud Pulleys, Set of Harrows, Harness, Household Furniture, Cooking Utensils, &c; T. BULLOCK 9§61 Auctioneer. SATURDAY, 17th SEPTEMBER. Properties at Hampstead for Sale by Public Auction, by Order of the Mortgagees. MR T. BULLOCK has received in- structioDs to Sell by Public AuctloH ; at the Arcade, on the above date, on account and by order of the Mortgagees, the undermentioned Properties, viz. : — Lot 339, deposited plan 395, contain- ing i-acre, Oxford Street, Harnp- stead, on which is ereoted a 3- rooined Cottage, lately m the occupation of Mb B. Evans ; also, Lots 1 and 2, deposited plan 641, containing 1 rood, 33 perches, juut off Wellington Street, Hampstead, on which is ereoted a Cottage of 3 Rootnß, lately m the occupation of Mk T. Smith. The Land m this locality is of first-class quality for Garden purposes. This offers a favorabla opportunity of persona acquiring a freehold on liberal terms, as only £10 cash deposit will be required at time of Sale, balance by instalments. For full particulars apply to the under- sigoed . Sale »t 12.30, T. BULLOCK. 9*61 Auctiooeir,



Election Notices ASHBTJRTOjST • ELECTION. MR PURNELL will address the Eleotors as under : — METHVEN.— At the Sohoolbouee on MONDAY, 19 h inst, at 8 p m. Subjact of Address : Reply to Sir Julius Yogel. 9J67 Mr Rolleston VirrtLL Address tho Electors of the; rangitata district IN THE ODDFELLOWS' HALL, ASHBURTON, ON THURSDAY, SEPT. 22nd, 9*64 At 7 30 pm. Auctions. ASBBURTON SALEyARDS, SPECIAL HOESE SALE, FRIDAY, 16th SEPTEMBER, 1887. MESSRS MILES AND 00. under instructions from the Proprie- tors of the Lowclifia Estate, will hold an Auction Sale of Horses at the above yards, on FPIDAY, September 16th, when they will offar over f*f\ Draught, aud Light ETorseß f*{\ DU Comprising— DU i)CI Draught Mat ci and Fillies, from 3 "•" years old and upwards If i Draught Geldings, 3 years and up- -■■" wards Oc Hacks, 3 years old and o t wards Sale at 12 o'clock. J. T. FORD, Auctioneer. GEO. JAMESON, Agent, _ TINWALD. Sections 409 and 410 fer Sale. MR T. BULLOCK, has received in- struction." co Sell by Public Auc- tion, at the Arcade, on SATURDAY, fcept. 17th, at 12 30.— Town Sections 409 and 410, contain- ing 1 rood, 2 perches, and 1 rood, 3 perches respectively, fi'uated at the coiner of Harland and Graham Streets. Tinwald. Inspection invited. Terms at Sale. T. BULLOCK, 9°50 Auctioneer.



Alfred Harrison, AUCTIONEER, dTOOK AND ESTATE AGENT AND VALUATOR. SATURDAY SALE at 12 o'clock shArp —Horses, Cattle, Plgt, Produce »nd Merchandise. FOR SALE— Farming Implements, and Vehicle* of all kinds constantly m Yards on view for Sale. Clearing Sales held m Town or Country as required, and most liberal terms arranged with both Buyers and Sellers. Rents collected, and the business of absentees managed with care. Valuation made of Properties or Mer- chandise On easy terms. Advances made instantly on Goods delivered at the Stores for Sale. Agent foe the Norwloh Union Fire In* Buranoe Company, Agent for th«| MUTUAL LIFE ASSOCIATION O. AUSTRALASIA;] 4^&BPIU&RIBQN.:



i- Public Xxoticea. d — •• lCs REWARD. ir __ J 1" OST from Selma, on THURSDAY, JJ B^h, a very handsome Black and Tan Sheep Dog, answers to the name of Larry. g Anyone giving information leading to his , ecovery, will receive the abo** reward. j O. THORNTON DUDLEY, , 9J59 Selma. thertsey. f ASHBURTON ACCLIMATISATION 3 SOCIETY, fIOENSES to fish now ready, and oan J be obtainad at W. Zander's fi»hing tackle dipot, cr from JNO. J. C. QUANE, 9*68 Hon. Secretary. 'i ROYAL MAIL COACH, ASHBURTON TO KYLE. rpHE Undersigned is prepared to carry 1 Passengers and Parcels from Ashbnr ton to Kyle, or any place en route, viz., Elgin, Wakanui, Seaview, Seafield, Kyle, or vice veraa Leaving Ashburton at 7 a.m , on TUESDAYS, THURSDAYS anf SATURDAYS, arriving at Ashburton p.m,, return journey. Parcels may be left at " Mail " office. P. FAWCETT, Bqo38 q o3 Mail Contractor. THE ASHBUBTON WOOLLEN MANUFACTUBING COMPY. (Limited.) DEPOSITS RECEIVED In large or small anraa at the following Rates of Interest : — Six per cent If fired for 6 months Seven per cent if fixed for 12 months' H. SEMPLE, 9*56 . Secretary. NEW ZEALAND RAILWAYS, EXCURSION FARES TO DUNEDIN. pETTTRN Excursion Tickets to Dunedin it will be ifsued oa the 15th and 16th September, from Rakaia at 33s First Class ; 22s Second ; and from Ashburton at 28b First ClaBS ; 18s 6d Second ; avail able for return up to and including the 20th. 'the Dunedin Hunt Club Steeplechases are to be held on the 16th and 17th Sep- tember. 9°47 BY ORDER. WAKANtI ROAD BOARD. JRe Road to be taken through R.S. 14980, Wakanui. \ rpHE above Board appoint TUESDAY, A Septomber 20ih, 1887, at 2 p.m., to be the time, and the Road Board Offices, t Moore Street, Aehbarton, to be the place •t which objectors, to the taking <[ the above Road may appear and support their objection with sooh evidence as they I tbiok fit. MURDOCH BRUCE, 9 63 Chairman. : t DISSOLUTION OF PARTNERSHIP. c rpHE Partnership hitherto existing be- -1 tween John Okb and Robeht Alcobn, carrying on business as Drapers, Iron- mongers, and Provision Merchants m Auh- burton, under the style of Okr and Alcobn, has been dissolved by mutual consent, as from Ist August, John Obk taking over and continuing the Ironmon- gery and Drapery Departments, and paying all Liabilities of the late Firm, and ro- ceiving all debts owing to the Drapery h Department Bobert a lcohn taking over * the Grocery and Earthenware Depart- ments, and receiving all debts owing to tho Ironmongery and Grocery Depart ments. JOHN ORR. ROBERT ALCORN. Witness — 0 Joseph Carson, Accountant, Ashburton. Ashburton, /sth f-'eptember, 1887 ASHBDRTOH _HIGH SCHOOL. * ESTABLISHED 1881. Teaching Staff: Boyb' School — Mb J. E. Buchanan, let B. A., University College, London. Girls' Pchool — Miss Saundkbs, Canter- bury College, Ohristchurch ; Miss Grdbb, Trinity College, Dnblin. AT this institution pupils of both sexes have the opportunity of acquiring the elements of a liberal edu- cation. The subjecto of Study are those usually taught at Secondary Schools ; bnt •he ordinary course may be modified to < meet special oases, if m the iotereat of - the Pupils such a plan Is jadged ad- visable. At tho Girls' School provision has been made by the Teaching Staff to give lesaons m Mueio and Painting to Young Ladles not attending the other Classes m the School, who may desire instructions In these subjeots. The Physical Training of the Pupils 1b not overlooked. Calisthenics i for the Girls, and Military Drill for the j Boys, are parts of the 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, £2 163 per term ; Music, £1 Is per term extra ; fee for attending Mublo (only), £2 2s ; Draw- ing and Painting (only), £1 Is per term. For further details apply to Mt Buchanan. The next term commences on MON- DAY, the 19th Insfc. 9 49 A. Harrison.



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