AFFAIRS IN IRELAND.

EbeUTXR's TELEGRAMS - COPYBIGHT.] London, October 13. Mr Chamberlain, speaking at Belfast said he was willing to concede great extension of local-government, but a distinct recognition of separate nation ally would amount to absolute indepen dence. The ties that bind England to the Colonies without federation are merely temporary, and any attempt to ■ make Ireland like Canada or New ! South Wales would result m the crea tion of a separate Kingdom, or perhaps \ a republic.

FRENCH WAR OFFICE SCANDAL.

[Bbutkb's Telegrams — Copybight] Pahis, October 13. A charge of selling military decora tions has been preferred against General Cuffarel, Assistant-Secretary of the War Department, and has been fully investi gated by the Military Council, with the result that that officer has been called upon to retire. General Boulanger hating asserted that the Government aimed at him m arraigning General Caffarel, M.. Ferron, the Minister for War, ordered General Boulanger to explain the statement. London, October 14. The <f Times " states that President Grevy is annoyed at the attacks on M. Wilson, his son-in-law, and may possibly resign.

PARLIAMENTARY.

LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL. Fbiday, Coxobbr 14. The Oonnoll met at 2 35 p.m. Sir Frederlok WhiUker moved the ■Qipension of the Standing Orders m order to pass money bills, expected from the Home m one sitting. ADDBESBIN BEPLY. Mr Oliver moved the Addrees-in-Reply He said that the oonntry desired retrench ment which must beff eected if the lolveney of the colony was to be main tained. He advocated economy m edu oatlon, and the handing over of the railways to non-political boards. Mrlßarnicoat seconded the motion Mr Homes spoke m favor of retrench ment. He deprecated the system of deficiency bills and borrowing from trust funds. He advocated the abolition of the Native Department, and greater economy In defence expenditure, and m the cost of education. Mr Waterhouse drew attention to the small reserre of bullion m the banks. He •Aid that the Government would be turned out unless it carried out effectual retrenchment. He advocated 7 years *b the minimum school age, and the Intro duotlon of Kindergartens. He deprecated ■mall holdings as runlous to settlers un less near cities. Mr Richmond expressed a hope that the Government would try and bring down a Bill for Reform of the Council Amongst the schemes fur retrenchment. The motion for the adoption of the Address was carried on the voices. The Council" adjourned till 7.30 p.m. The Council resumed at 7.30 p.m ADJOUBNMENT. Sir F WhiUker stated as there was no chance of the Supply and Revenue Bills coming down that night he would move that the Counoll at rising adjourn to the following day. The Council then adjourned to next day.

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.

The House met at 2.30 p.m. NOTICES. Oolonel Fraaer gave notice of a bill to amend the Representation Act. Mr Reeves (St. Albans) gave notice to ask the Piemier if he proposed to take ■tepa to federate New Zealand to the Australian .colonies. Mr Fitzherbert gave notice to ask the Minister of Public Works if he intends this session to take action m the direction of placing the railways under non- political boards, QTJE6TIONB. Replying to questions it was stated that tbe House would be Informed of whether the Government proposed to have a New Zealand court at the Melbourne Exhibi- j tlon ; that daily return railway tickets could not be granted from and to nil stations without farther consideration j that It was Intended to reduce the rent for railway sidings ; that the Naval and Military Settlers and Volunteers Land Bill would be introduced this Bession ; that It was Intended to put Mines under the control of the Minister of Lands, as It would entail less cost ; that the Govern ment would consider the advisability of burning firewood m locomotives on Government lines m bash districts ; that the Land Transfer Act woald be amended In relation to the power of distress given to mortgagees ; that enquiries were being made whether tbe future Governor of New Zealand could be elected by the colonists ; that if it were possible to relieve gaol warders of the duty of flogging prisoners it would be done ; that the question of letting working men travel en the railways at reduced rates would be considered ; that Forwood, the absconding solicitor from Auckland, would be brought back from Melbourne as soon as poa9ible. ADJOURNMENT. The Premier moved that the House at its rising adjourn till Friday, 28 ;h iust, at 7.30 p m. Sir Julius Yogel strongly opposed the adjournment, end said that Buch a thing had never occurred as to stop all the business of tbe House because the Trea surer wished to prepare hia Financial Statement, He should not, however, divide the House on the question. A lengthy discussion followed, and the motion was eventually carried on the rolces. The House resumed at 7.30 p.m. NEW BILLS Mr Pyke introduced the Otago Central Railway Extension and Construction Bill. BILLS PASBED. A resolution reported from tbe Com mittee of Supply granting an IrLpreßt Supply Bill for £150,000 was agreed to, and the Imprest Supply Bill was passed through all its stages. The Public Revenues Bill, to authorise the issue of deficiency bills to the amount of £50,000, was also passed through all its stages. NOTICES OP MOTION. Several notices of motion were agreed to. THE WESTFOBT HAKBOB BOABD. Mr O'Oonor moved that there be laid before the House all papers connected with the Westport Harbor Board from its inception to date. Major Atkinson had no objection to the motion, but said this board wa3 In a very unsatisfactory position, and he Intended to ask for a committee to inquire into the whole matter. The motion was agreed to, and the House rose at 8 p.m.

AUCKLAND CHAM BER OF COMMERCE

. * Auckland, October 14. At {he qu*rtor]> meetiug of the Cham ber o? Commerce held to-dsj', it waß resolved on the wi'tion of Mr John Lamb — "That thfa Chs.tnb:>r urgea apoa ( the Government thit they eet apart blocks ft land fpr pensioner seM.it- menta, and that the Government ba asked to give monetary assistance towards the passages of theße settlers to the country." A motion by Me S. Vaille, ss rollowa, waa referred to the Council of the Chamber: — "That the Auckland membero be requested to use their ir.flueace with the Government to guarantee a sum of £1000 to be paid to any Individual who shall construct reduction works for extracting gold aud silver from ores." ' Some dia outsion took place re the mall services, and it was resolved to request the Auck land members to resint to the utmost any attempt to do away with the direct mail service. It waa decided that Government be urged to take steps for the cocßtrac tlon of a branch railway to Tarnnaki, con necting with the Main Trunk Line.

THE SOUTHAMPTON TRAGEDY.

It appears that the young man Richard bod, who after murdering his two aiaton committed Buiolde on Thursday, at Laura Piaoe, Southampton, waa 23 years of age, and working as a clerk In tha Royal Mail Steam Packet Company's office. He appears to have gone home on Thursday about halfpsst eleven o'clock, and found the front door bolted, at which he waa coneiderabiy annoyed. One of his sistera came down stairs and let him m. She remonstrated with him for staying out co late, when he at once got into a terrible passion, and declared he would murder all m the bonne. Going upßtaira he seized two revolvers, and made a rush for his mother, who, however, succeeded m escaping into her bedroom and securing the door. His sister Emma, of whom it waa said he wt»s very fond, went to protect her mother, but received a revolver Bhot m the breast and fell down. He next attacked a second sister, named Florence, who rushed to the drawingroom window aud cried for help, but received a shot on the neck. The ahots were heard by some young men who were paeaing, and atao by Constable Bogglen on the beat. The constable and several others burst open the door, and on entering found both the young ladiea m a pool of blood. Miss Emma waa then evidently m a dying state but the other waa conscious, and m reply to Bogglen said her brother had fired the shots. Medical aid waa at once sent for, and Dr Wade was soon m attendance. Miss Emma, who was ahct on the breast, died shortly afterwards' A soaroh was made for Riohardeon, who wm ultimately found on the landing just outside the servant's door, who, on hearing his threats locked herself m. When found he was bleeding at the month, and had a revolver m his hand. He lost a large quantity of blood, the stair carpets being perfectly saturated with it. He died about one o'clock m the morning. Miss Florence is lying m a very precarious state, the wound on her neck being considered daneerouß. — " Weekly Herald."

NATURE'S REVENGE.

A warning voice is raised against the indiscriminate boring for gas m the United States. A scientist predicts an over whelmiog disaster to the Bectiona of the country occapied by natural gas wells, end fs so positive m his assertions that he urges the calling of an extra session of Congress to take Bomo action m the matter. According to him, further boring for natural gas should be prohibited by strin gent laws. The good people of Ohio and Indiana, while trying to develop the gas magazines, do not take time to consider, he says, that they are toying with a force tbafc may destroy their country and them selves. The danger that impends is well known to ecientieta. Two hundred years ago m China there was just such a craza about natural gas as there exists m the United States at the present day. Gas weMa were sunk there with as much vigour as the Celestials were capable of ; but owing to a gas explosion that killed several millions of people, and tore up and destroyed a large district of country leaving a large inland sea* known on the maps as Lake Foo Chang, the boring of any more gas wells was then and there prohibi ted by law, According to Chinese accounts many large and heavy pressure gaa wells were struck, and m some districts wells were sunk quite near to each other. Gaß was lighted as soon as struck, as is now done m America. It is stated that one well, with its unusual pressure, by induc tion or back draught, pulled down Into the earth the burning gas of "a smaller well, resulting m a dreadful explosion of a large district and the deatruction of the inhabitants thereof. Lake Fco Chang rests on this dißtriot. The same cataß trophe is imminent m the United States, the writer m question urges, unless the lawß reßtriot further developments is boring so many wells. Should an explo a'on occur, there will be such an upheaval as will dwarf the most terrible of earth quakes erer knowD. Tne country along the gas belt from Toledo through Ohio, Indians, s>nd Kentucky will be ripped up to the depth of 1200 and 1500 feet acd flopped over like a pancake, leaving a chasm through which the waters of Lake Erie, will come howling down, filling the Ohio and Mississippi valleys and blotting them out for ever. Some prompt action should be taken at onoe to prevent this catastrophe. —lron.

WHEN WOMEN DANCED

» It is only within the past 600 years that women danced publicly with men. In Italy, however, as early as the thirteenth century promiecuous dancing was tolerated, although the church sternly condemned the innovation aa immodest and unbecom ing, and it was not at all general. When Henry 111 of France visited Venice, early m the Sixteenth century there was a grand ball given m his honor, to which all the noble ladies m Venice were invited. Nothing conld exceed the splendour of their dreßses and the Incradibie number of enormous pearls which they wore ; but whereas 300 of them danced m the presence of the KtDg, not one of them was assisted by a male partner. How ever Sanudo, m that part of his diary In whioh he gives minute details of the progress of Lnorezla Borgia from Rome to Ferrara on the occasion of her marriage with her fourth husband, informs ua that she was particularly fond of dancing the ■aita and the bosola. Thus he tells ua on one occasion; My Lady Luorezia, the bride, being dieeaed m the French style, In crimson eatln, striped with fish scales of beaten gold, each stripe being two fingers m breadth, and wearing on her head a coif of pearls of great price, 1 danced the salta with the Frenoh Ambaa -1 eador until it waa time to attend the performance of the ' Miles Gloriosus' of J Plautua.' This aalta is the original of our ' wait is and was first introduced into these islands on the occasion of the marriage of ' Magdalene de Valois with Jamea V, of Scotland, and gave terrible scandal to the ' pious folks of Edinburgh. The pretty young Qjeen died a few yeara later, and her demise, which was really the result oi i consumption, waa attributed to a celestial ) punishment upon her for the iniquity of having ' gyrated m this naughty Frenofa dance.' The salta was very popular at * the court of Henry VIII, and was quite as fashionable then as the waltz, with which it is identical, is at the present time. Possibly it waa while dancing a salta oi f volta, as it was indiscriminately called, t that this uxurlousmonaroh fell la love with Aanp Poleyn,— "Saturday Review"

FATAL ACCIDENT.

Dunedin, October 15 At five o'clock yesterday afternoon Rebecca MoCoun*!!, wife of WilUara McOonnell, i^Drekoeper, Cargill road, wan thrown from a delivery carfc by the honse bolting. The vehicle was overturnad on her breaking her leg. Dr Maunsell quickly attended, but ahe expired m half an hour from the injary fco her leg and the shock. She waa aged 39. An la quest will be held this afternoon.

BETTING AND ITS CONSE QUENCE

The following report la from a recent London papei : — Augustus A. Peake, cashier to Messrs W. H. GhapTi and Co., wine merchants, was charged with em bezzlement to the extent of £250 from his employers, Mr W. H. Chaplin said the prisoner bad been In his employ for about ten yearß. He bad acted as cashier for six years, and his salary was £150 s year with prospects of an advancement. On Jily 9th the prisoner told witness that he had been embezzling money from time to tima for betting purposes, and the total amount he had taken was row £250. He begged tint the announcement might not be made at the time because his wife was just recovering from a confinement. Witnesß went into the aocounta and found that the fraud had been committee by increasing the balances m the pettj cash account. Theee frauds had been going on for about fifteen months : and ac prisoner said he knew the; would be found out at once, he made confession of them The prleonei observed thai he worked aa hard as he could for eight or nine years, and v?ae honest during that time. Then, m an evil moment, m order to make up a small sum m home expenses, he took a few shillings and invested them m betting. He won a little thtn, but from a few shillings ha prooeeded to lake pounds, and once having started it was impossible to atop. He always had before him the vision of getting all the money back again In one grand coup, Instead of whioh be never won ; and st last, when he saw that he waß hopelessly Involved, and there was a half-yearly balance which would expose him, he told Mr Chaplin, and pleaded for mercy. Mr Vaoghan . I wißh that all the olerks m Mercantile houeea of London would come to this court and pee what I ccc and hear what 1 hear. Thfe is only one of a multitude of cases where prisoners placed m your position have confessed that their robberies are entirely due to betting. 1 It is most lamentable, this betting. I regard it as a curse to the country, because I see bow young men are lured until they fall into a etata of misery and wretchedness. The prisoner must be Imprisoned for three months.

THE "AB INTRA" BOOTMAKING SYSTEM.

4- The " Eugllab Mechanic " describes a new system of bootmaklng perfected by Mr M. L Lion and Mr F. .Outlon, m which the method of securing the solos, uppers, end insoles together la the exact reverse of (he ordinary wholesale Bystem. Inthe"Ab Intra " system the tacks are deft'y pnt Into the insole by a handy 'machine, the flit heads of the nails being flash with the surface of. the insole and towards the wearer'a feet, The Insole is then placed on the last with the point upwards, and the upper is pulled over them and made fast by means of a hollow tool, with whloh the operator preaaea down the leather over the point of each nail. The sole is then placed over the protruding points of the nails and hammered down, a few smart blows serving to seoure the sole to the upper and inßole. So perfectly are the three united that it requirou tools and groat force to separate them. The secret of this groat cohesive power lies m the form of the nail, which has a shoulder near its point and m section resembles an open harpoon. Hence, when driven Into leather, tin latter closeß ovor the Bhoulder of the nail and defies all but the most Bevere effjrts to extract it. After the sole has been secured the boot is finished m the usual way, the time occupied m fixing the Bole being about haif that required m the ordinary machine boot process.

DANGEROUS BREATHING

* ("Epoch," U.S.) Professor Preyer, one of th 6 moat dis tinguished physiologists of Germany, and specially noted for bia experiments on the prooesa of respiration, remarks m a recent article on hygiene :— " It la one of the many inconsistencies of civilised men and women that whereas neglect of cleanli ness m clothing or food ia considered unpardonable, they do not hesitate to breathe air which reeks with filth of the worst description. " What ia the source of these atmc spheric impurities. There are several sources. One ia the devitalised air, charged with carbonic add gas, that is constantly exhaled from avery pair of lungs, Profeeuor Huxley eaya that •• to be supplied with respiratory air m a fair state of parity, every man onght to have at least 800 cubio feet of space to himself, and that space ought to be freely acoaasible, by direct or indirect channela to the atmosphere." Now, if we consider that Jl a cubical room Oft high, wide, and long, contains only 729 oubic feet of air," we understand how shamefully raoßt humsn being* are oxygen starved m their Rmall, crowded, unven tllated roorrs. Bat the most objection able Impurities iv the ait we breatha m our rooroa »re the millions of particles of dust which float about m it Ihose people who breathe through the rruuth draw dust constantly Into tbett lungs, where it remains permanently ; for Professor Tyndall has shown that the ex hated air is absolutely frea from dust (articles. Professor Keclam asserts that city people at the a c of thirty usually have m their lunpa a whole gramme of calcareous dust which ihey can n9ver again get rid of, and which may engender dangerou3 disease. Few people know that their ekina as well aa their lunga need a constant supply of oxygen. The skin, as well as the lungs, breathes, and purifies the blood, aa 1b Bhown by the fact that the arterial blood which goea to the skin does not turn venous and dark elsewhere, but remains red and pare.

PRESENTATION TO SIR ROBERT STOUT

Dujnedin, October 14, About 40 persona assembled this after noon whin an address signed by 500( electors was preaented to Sir Rober! Stout requesting him to allow himßelf tc i be nominated for an vacancy m Parlia ment should one occur. Sir Robert said that while ha could not comply with the repaeat he would nev9r forget their kindness. If he evor did re enter Parliamerjt it would be his aim to do the beat he could /or "cur oommou country. "

THE ASHBUBTOfI ©DABDIAN, SATUEDAI, OCTOBER 15, 1687



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According to recent statistics, says " Truth," it appears that them is as great stagnation m the Royal matrimonial market m Europe as there is said to be m humbler oircles. There are 108 Princes and 66 Princesses of marriagable age m a state of Bingle blessed, ness. Of this number, however, six are betrothed. Statutory Declaration.— l, Fraz Raabe. Ironbark, Sandhurst, m the colony of Tiotoria, Australia, do solemnly and sincerely deolara that on the 25th June; 1877, my son Alfred, six years of age, was accidentally hurt with an axe on the knee. lat onoe took all pains to seonre medical assistance. However, m spite of all efforta, on the 27th August, 1877, the opinion was given by Dr Macgillivray that an amputation of the injured limb had become imperative, m order to save life. At this juncture I called on Messrs Sander and ■ Sons, procuring some of their Extract of the I Eucalyptus Globulus, and by the application : of the same I had the satisfaction of seeing i my son within a fortnight out of all danger, ; and to-day he is recovered. I may just add , that it was when the crisis had been reaohed ( that the Extract referred to waß first applied. And I make this solemn declaration, etc., — t Franz Raabe. Declared at Sandhurst, m the Colony of Victoria, Australia, this seventeenth i day of October, one thousand eight hundred ' end seventy-eeven, before me, Motitss Cohn, J.P. rApvx.i i ' *



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Fubiic JNoticea- SHEEP SEEABS. B.BJ. N.Z. r> 11 A 38 A.S. iftb and without DriYers. ALSO,— , Beal Turkey Oil- stones. . J. ORK & CO. (IiATE_ORRAKD ALOORN.) KOBE BARGAINS. W E T h J*m c received ANOTfIIR BIG LOT of TRAVELLERS' SAMPLES, Wh'ch we can Sell at Engllah PRICES. tit 11 ! 3 P rlncf Pal Hnea are Boys' and Men a Suits and Trouserß, Hate, Hosiery. Towels, Qallta, Shirts, Infant'S Pelf«S Corsets, Sunshades, etc. The lot will be marked In plain Figures. Ready for Sa'e To-morrow, FBIDA Y, the 14th inst. 00ME EARLY AND SiVfi! 60 PER GENT. John oik & co. ECONOMY IN TIME : ECONOMY IN LABOR : ECONOMY IN FENCING MATERIAL. " Patent Titan Wire Strainer. ADVANTAGES: IT Btrains a wire anywhere, either at post or midway ; makes the best knot, and one which seldom breaks old wire; does not slip about m working: strains with unrivalled power, ease, and freedom from annoyance ; does not allow the wire to slacken moro than ONE- SJXTEENTH of an inch while being secured ; combines lightness Bnd strength m the highest degree ; can be conveniently applied to all purposes which require wires to be joined under tension. A REVOLUTION IN WIRE FENCING EFFECTED BY REID'S PATENT TRIPLEX WIRE STRAINER. (Patented m 1885 throughout Great Britain, the United States, and the Colonies.) No Straining Posts required except a£ the angles of fences. The boring of Straining Posts unnecessary. The advantages claimed for these, the latest and most improved means of strain- ing" wire fences, nre : - THEY COST NOTHING, because they pay their cost m the straining posts they save. THEY ARE A DIRECT GAIN m economy of time snd labor, because no boring of straining posts is required, and the whole process of straining occupies only about quarter the usual «.ime. THEY EFFECT A FURTHER SAV- ING of time and labor as long as the fence exists, because they are left perma- nently attached to the wires, which can therefore be tightened or slackened when* ever desired. Comparative Estimate of 14 chains of 6- Wire Fence. UNDER OEDINARY METHOD. No Wire Stretchers left attached. 8. d. 2 strains of 7 chains each, requiring 3 straining posts at say 3s each 9 0 Labor at 2 strains of 6 wires, say 1 man for 1 hour, at Is per hour 1 Labour digging, erecting, and fixing 3 straining posts and stays for same, cay 1 man for 4 hours, at Is per hour ... ,„ ... 4 0 Labor boring two straining posts, cay 1 man for 20 minutes ... 0 1 | Total I?""* , UNDER NEW SYSTEM. Triplex "Wire Stretchers being left attached to "Wire. ; s. d. | 1 strain of 14 chains, Patent Triplex t "Wire Stretchers used midway, ! and straining 7 chains on each J Bide ; only 2 straining posts : required, at say 3s each .... 6 0 i Labor at one strain of 6 wires, say i 1 man for 20 minutes, only no ( fastening being required ... 0 4 , Labor erecting, digging, and fixing 2 straining posts and stays for same, say 1 man for 2 hours, 40minut«§ > . 2 8 No boring required o 0 °Cost of 6 Triple Wire Stretchers, ! at say übout 8d each ... ... 40. Total 13 0 ♦NOTE WELL. —If lITAN WIRE STRAINER bo used and removed after Btraining, the above item of 4s will also be saved, thougk at the expense of future efficiency. Showing New System to be so much more economical than the old one — that s l balanco is left over ajter including the cost of Triplex Wire Stre'chers HI > McCallum & Co. Sole Agents {or the County of Aoupmt?!)



| The Stud a — _ Q mHE AMERICAN TitOTT/NG HOIK c X. BMwood AMallah, Will stand this season at Lyndburst, Da » das, and at owner's Stable, Ashburton. For particulars apply to 3 MAX. FRIEDLANDER. t _ TO TRAVEL THIS SEASON IN TH ASHBURTON, WAKANUI, AND SURROUNDING DISTRICTS. mHE CLYDESDALE ENTIBE COLI Johnny's Fancy. Bred by Mb James Gow, of Taier by Lord Salisbury, dam Sally 2nd. For particulars and terms, apply to MAX FRIEDLANDER, 9 f148 Proprietor. TO TRAVEL THIS SEASON IN TFt MfTHVEN AND LAURISTON DJ{ mHE CLYDESDALE COLT,— Diplomacy. Bred by John Grigg, Esq., of Long, bench. Diplomacy's sire is Lord Beacons field, dam Pleasant by Prince Charlie, For particulars and terms apply to D. McKENDRY, 10tl8 Cairnbrae. TO STAND THIS SEASON. mHE THOROUGHBRED STALLION Wizard, By King of. Clubs, dam Oharm s both imported. WIZARD is half brother to Spade Guinea and Stony hurst, and full brother to Charmer, nnd 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 0. KEAnNS, • Or Wm. HEALY, Proprietors, 9°12 Ashburton. TO TRAVEL THE ASHBURTON AND LONGBEACH DISTRICTS. mHE CLYDESDALE ENTIRE, Young Major. YOUNG MAJOR is by Major, who was imported to Tasmania from England by R. Q. Kermode, Esq. He took first prize at the Hoyal Society's Show m England, and many first prizes m Tasmania. YOUNG MAJOR was bred by Mr James Stark, his dam, Smi er, imported from lasmania, where sho was a first prize taker, and her progeny gained many awards. Terms : One Mare £3 ; groom age, 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 W&rbeckll, PEDIGREE. v Touchstone B Newminstcr Beeswing H S CO .-§ ~ : 03 | < Palma Emilnis Francesca h| — H > <v Voltaire "*" vi Voltigeur  . T ii .5 * Martha Lynn n, S? . UPi 6 Sweetbriar , „ H = Stockwell m Eglantine j t Touchstone ,i 12 !u New minster _. k-= ! Beeswing P^ I S2 g bS^ Palma Emihus H jj Francesca M"d : Q< J jj Melbourne rj jT Prime Minister „ , . , r T T B >-l Pantalonade Ff<3 bn ft*| ag. Candlestick Prime Warden Maiil of Uurghley PEEKIN WARBECK 11. has splendid action, possesses great strength, is as handsome as they nre made, and is a horse calculated to throw a most valuable class of racing or other stock. An exnmination of his pedigree will show that he possesses a double strain of the celebrated Adventurer blood, and is one of the very beet bred, animals m the Southern Hemisphere, The sons of Newminstor have, as a family been more successful at the stud than any family of modern days, and with the exception of Hermit, who is now standing m England at 200 guineas, Adventurer, the grandsire of Perkin Warbeck II has produced -the most winners of them all. For further particulars apply to EDWARD GATES, Grove Farm, 1Q»1O Tinwaid. THE ASHBUETON WOOLLEN MANTJEACTUKING COMPY (Limited.) deposits RECEIVED m large cr email anmß a the following Rates of Interest :— Six per cent If fixed for C montbs. Seven per cent if fixed for 12 months . "" B, SEMPLE, mfk^^. Secretary,



J Funeral Notices. D FUNERAL NOTIOE. pHE Friends of Mr Charles Pool I. Jenkins are respectfully infrrme< tg that the Fnneral of bis late beloved chil f dren will move from his residence, Chaile Street, Alford Fo/est 80-id, Allenton, oi SUNDAY, 16th inst., at 12.30, for th. Ashburton Cemetery. • 1 BAKER BROS., IQfgl Undertakers. ? FUNERAL NOTICE. ! ; mHE Friends of the late Mr Thomas jL Toppin are respectfully informed thai his Funeral will move from his late resi- dence, Moore Street, at 3 o'clock on SUN- DAY, the 16th inst., for the Ashburton Cemetery, 1 10f83 WILLIAM TOPPIN. STAR OF ASHUURTON L.0.L., No 23. fTTHE Members of above Lodge ore por- X ticularly requested to attend the Funeral of our late Brother, Thomas Toppin, on SUNDAY, 16th inst., at 2 30 p.m. Regalia, White Gloves, and Tie. JAMES 000KBURN, 10t84 . Secretary. T. Bullock. mHREE- Roomed Cottages near the #aa J. Works to let at a low rental. T. BULLOCK TO LET.— 7- Roomed House m Burnett street near the Orange Hall. T. BULLOCK. TO LET at a low rental.— 4-rooraed Coitage at Hampstead. T. BULLOCK. MoOORMICK TWINE BINDERS. X)ERSONS having suoh for sale will IJ7 please communicate with the under- signed. T. BULLOCK. TINWiLD. ' TO LET, at a low rental, a 3-Rooraed Cottage, near Mr Shearers, Machinist, Apply to T. BULLOCK. rpO LET. — 8-roomed Dwelling-hnuae, JL together with an acre of land, pleasantly situated on the Town Belt North, fronting the Domain, Apply to T. BULLOCK. POR SALE at a low price and on liberal terms,. 16 acres of land with 2-roomed Cottage thereon, fronting the Fairfield Road, not far from the County Saleyards, Apply to T. BULLOCK, "BUILDING SITE near the Woollen 13 Factory For Sale, being Lot 47, con- taining more than 1 acre, fronting Alford Forest Road, and next to Mr Wlldsmith's property. A large proportion of the money can remain on interest at 6 per oent, per annum.—- Apply to T. BULLOCK. FOR SALE. FvOUBI^-SEATED American Wagfion Apily to 1. BULLOCK. "|7OR SALE,— Central Site, being par Jj of TS 177, containing One-eighth of aa Acre, having a frontage of 33 fee on Burnett Street, and adjoining the "Mai Office. Very liberal terms of payme will be accepted. — Apply to T. BULLOCK. TINWALD. ; ~~~ TO LET— A Four-rccmed House with Shop, adjoining Mr Heaeltine'a pro- perty, and near the Railway Station. A e<7 rental will be accepted. T. BULLOCK. TREVORTON. fTIO LET.— Trevorton House, fcontain- JL ing 9 Rooms together with about 7 acres of land laid out as follows ; — Large Lawn m front of the House, Shrubbery round about it, and a belt of forest trees. Remainder m grass paddock. There is also a Stable and Coach house erected on the property. Apply to T. BULLOCK. Friedlander Bros. Wool. Wool. Wool. WE ARE PREP A. BED TO MAKE LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES ON THE ENSUING CLIP OP Wool. Placed m our hands for SALE, Our Premises, being well Lighted, afford special advantages for displaying Wool. No Commission charged on Advances, and no Commission charged for offering Wool unless a Sale is effected. WOOLPACXS AT LOWEST CUEBENT BATES. FRIEDLANDER BROS.,'. PETER WILLIAMS, AUCTIONEER.



F . Public Notice miMARU AGRICULTURAL AN: X PASTORAL ASSOCIATION. jj THE ASSOCIATION'S t TWENTY-SECOND ANNUAL SHOU ° OF STOOK, &0,, "WILL BE HELD ON THE J ASSOCIATIONS GROUNDS, WAI-IT I ROAD, r ON 3 TUESDAY, 26th, and WEDNESDAY 26th Octobeb, 1887. CONSISTING OF SHEEP, CATTLI f HORSES, PIGS, DOGS, DAIRY AND i AGRICTURAL PRODUCE, IM- j PLEMENTS. WOOL, <Sc , &c. . ', PRIZES amounting to about £560 wil [ be given m Pieces of Plate, Medals, oi I Cash. PRIVATE AND SPECIAL PRIZE I LIST, and for further particulars see Posters, Entries close for Sheep, Cattle, and Pigs on SATURDAY, 15th met ; all others on TUESDAY, lsth inst. Prize Liats may be obtained on applica- tion to the undersigned. F. W. STUBBS, 10 57 Secretary . B: McOallum (LATE OF QRR AND ALCORN) BEGS moat reßpeotfolly to inform the inhabitants of Aahburton and Sur- rounding Districts, that he will open on SATURDAY, 15th INST, Thoße premises m Tancred St-oet, known as Fowler's Bni'dinga, with a large and well Aeaorted St ck of GROCERIES of the best descriptions, at Lowest Prices Noie Addkess, — B. McCALLUM, FAMILY GROCER, Next MITCHELL AND TURNER. 10 76 Trees Trees Trees NOTICE TO PLANTERS. f'F'HE undersigned begß to call the X attention of farmers, settlers and jthera to hia extensive Btook of FRUIT AND FOREST TREES, among whloh are about 3,000,000 Forest Trees, Inolu- ding 200,000 Cupresaus Macrocarpa, ont and two yeara old; 200, C00 Pinus Insig- nia, one and two years old; 100,000 Pinuß Larioio ; 300,000 Silver Birch; 10,000 Pinus Auatriaca; all other kinds m proportion. All kinds of Cabbage planta on sale, and a few thousands of very early Strawberry Plants. N.B. — All orders by post, or otherw'n, shall receive my boßt attention. JAMES PORTER, .CLIFTON NURSRRYJ Allenton, ABloarton TEW ZEALAND CLOTHING FACTOR*" rHE NEW GOODS FOR THE WINTER SEASON A3IR NOW OPENED OUT The k is THE LARGEST & BEST SELECTED IN THE TOWN, And tho variety of Style and Patterns m Men's, Youths', and Boys' Clothing lnnvea nothing to bo desired. Thousands of Men's and Boys Suite, newest styles. Trouserß and Trousers and Vests manufactured of itfew Zealand Tweeds. Every garmen warranted shrunk Jvercoats, Waterproof Coats and Leggwge iv great variety Hats, comprising every new stylo worn Qhildron'a Jersey Suits, Child/ •* 1 Men- of-War Suits Genttomen'B Hosiery, Scarves; Oxford Regatta and White Shirts Rugs, Portmanteaus, and Travelli. * Bags Che celebrated WERTHEIM BLWING MACHINE. Time Payments. N. 2, CLOTHING FACTORS', East Stbikt George Jameson TURNIP AMD RAPE SEEDS. FOR SALE— Purple and Green Top Aberdeen, Mammoth, Greyetone,and other varieties. Theee have been thoroughly tested; and are guaranteed new and fresh. GEOI'GE JAMISON, 10§l7 Aehbnrton. Wool Season 1847-88. TIBER AL CASH ADVANCES 'made JLj on Largo or Small Clips at Current Kates, Woolpaoks and Twine Supplied. GEORGE JAME&ON, 103:16 Ashburlon. CLOVER SEEDS JUST landed, ex steamer " Kaikoura,' my first shipment for the season of EED CLOYEK, COW GRASS, WHITE CLOVER, AND ALSYKE. These Seeds have been carefully selected and are the best obtainable. I HAVE ALSO IN STOCK— Machino-dreesed Ryegrass and Cocks foot, aho Linseed, Pea?, Barley, Oats Wheat, Potatoes, and all kinds of " STATION AND FARM STORES. George Jameson, ____^ABHBURTON. Artificial Manures. THE BELFAST CHEMICAL COM- PANY, BELFAST, CANTERBURY. Analytical Chemist and Manager, MR ROBERT MORGAN. mHE Belfast Chemical Company f a X Manures are sold cubjaot to guaranteed analysis, and every eire is taken that they are all m perfect condi- tion,^ready fur immediate use, PfIOEIIST. Per Ton. 1 £. b. d, No. 1 Gaano Superphosphate 6 0 0  2 High-claaaSaperphoaphate 8 0 0 „ 3 Dissolved Bonep... ... 70 0  4 Potato Manure 7 12 6 „ 5 Bone Dust, fine... ... 6 10 0  6 Orchard and Garden Manure, 10s per owt. Delivery on Railway at Belfast Station. GEOBGE ji-MESOISr, 10*86 Agent, Auhbuttooj .



ASHBURTON AGRICULTURAL AND PASTORAL ASSOCIATION. THE TENTH Annual Exhibition OF STOCK, IMPLEMENTS, &o. WILL be held at the County Saleyarda., Ash burton, on FRIDAY, OCTOBER 28th. ENTRIES dose on FRIDAY, Oct. 2lßt, JOHN G. RESTELL, 10*5 • Secretary. TINWALD P TT AWK IN S : Who has just replenished hie Stock o BOOTS, has also opened up a few lines of useful DRAPER? (a long felt need m Tinwald), which he is disposing of at Christchurch prices. Come and compare Prices and Quality before purchasing elsewhere, as every article is marked at the very lowest Rates '< for CASH. TTTANTED KNOWN.— That JAMES W BAKER has returned to Ash- burton and opened a Cabinet Factory and Showrooms m his own premises, Havelock Btreet, opposite Harrison's Auction Mart. J.B. having a thorough knowledge of the trade is m a position to execute all orders entrusted to hiß care. By strict attention and moderate charges he will endeavor to merit a share of public patronage. Second- hand Furniture Bought, Sold, or Exchanged. ASHBURTON HIGH SCHOOL ESTAjBLISHED J881; Teaching Staff: Boyb' School — Mb J. E. Buohana lnt B. A., Univeraity College, London. Girls' Pchool. — fifiss Satjndkbs, Canter- bury College, Ohrißtcburoh ; Miss Grubb, TiiDfC/ College, Dublin AT this institution pupils of both Bexes have tho opportunity of acquiring the -elements of a liberal edu- oation. The subjects of Study are those usually taught at Secondary Schools ; but the ordinary course may be modified to meet special caßeu, If m the interest o the Pupils Buch a plan is judged ad- visable. At tho Girla School provision haa been made by the Teaching Staff to give leeaonß m Music and Painting to Young Ladieß not attending tho other Classes m the School, who may deaire instructions m these Bubjeota. The Physical Training of the Pupilß ia not overlooked. Calisthenics for the Girla, and Military Drill for the Bovb, are parts of the School course. Tho year is divided into three terms. All fees are payable m advance. For Pupils under 12 yearn of age, £2 2a per term ; over 12 yearn of age, £2 16a per term ; Music £1 Is per term extra ; fee for attending Mnaio (only), £2 2a ; Draw- ing and Painting (only), £1 Is per term. For further details apply to Mr Buchanan, The next term commence* on MON- DAY, the 10th lmt, 0 49



'; Public Notices t — i B \ COMPLIMENTARY SOCIAL 9 I\. GATHERING to Mr R. R. ■ Wilklnaon will be held on THURSDAY, 3 October 20th, at Seaview. Tickets for , Concert, Dance, and Refreshments 2a, I Commence at Bp. m, 10^91 ' mENDERS are required for Earthwork i 1_ on tho Aahbnrton Rifle Range. ; Piana and epaßificatiouß may be seen at ' our office, where tenders are to be sent i m not later than 5 o'olock on MONDAY. • October 24h. » 10°93 FCOK3 & SON. i • > ______ MOisEY TO LEND. I HAVE £200, £400, £1,400 and other sums, waiting investment on good freehold security at current rates of interest. JOHN A. CAYGILL, 10+58 Solicitor, Tancred street. Sheep Peedu WANTED SHEEP FEED for 1000 Hoggeta for 6 Weeks. Muat be Rood Fences. Apply H. MATSON& CO., 10171 Aahburton . TENDERS. YTTANTED Tenders for breaking up Vf 40 acres Tueeock Land, 4x 10 Inches, two Tinea Harrowing, and one Rolling. Apply till 12 o'clock MONDAY to 10t68 D. THOMAS, Aahbnrton. TURNIP SEED. TO 01 OS _ A CONSIGNMENT. ON SATURDAY NEXT I shall offer by Auction al the Arcade, About Half a Ton of TURNIP SEED, Purple and Green Top. T. BULLOCK, 10 3 91 Auctioneer. SPECIAL BANK HOLIDAY. NOTICE is hereby given that MONDAY, tho 17th day of October, being the 26th Anniversary of the opening of the Bank, will be bold as a SPECIAL BANK HOLIDAY at ail the Offices of this Bank m New Zealand. D. L. MURDOCH, General Manager. Bank of New Zealand, Auckland, 7th October, 1887. 10 36