THE ASfIBUJBTOR GPARPIAN, BRIPAY. DECEMBER 21, 1888

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Oriza Perfdmery. 207, Rue Bt, Honor*, P»rlsi , '. ; T E GRAND'S SPEOIAL PRODUCTS Savon-Orlza (Orisa Soap)— From thO'lOß*' > male of Dr Q. BeveU. The best soap for rendering the skin white and aoffc Sweetly and refreshingly scented (rose, green and white). Savon-Orlxa-Velonte, exquisitely per famed for the toilet and baths Savon-Orlxa Orisa Soap}— No. 8, extra fine. In boxes, 6 cakes, 18 exquisite perfumes, No. 1 ,  t > Orlsa>Savon-Inooroire, superior quality; rose tea, white heliotrope arid white violet Oriia-Tonlea (extract of plants) to cleaase the hair— new mown hay, «4ossrose, violet, etc. ■■:.■■• \> Orlsa-Powder— Flowers of Carolina rloe }. for softening and refreshing the. skin ; m excellent boxes, with powdei puff '■■■■■ « r -'-"\7 Oilsa-Veloute — Flowers of rice powder^ 1 ' 1 «dhecing to tho ekta, with 'the pilN lh tamo of new moon hay :' . . .v, : :■. t Ortea>Flowerk (white and anther ed^A&r' excellent toilet water,: tonioto .^hfliM I skin, sweetly «nd dello^elf per /' fumod , '*'* Aqu».Orlsa— New toilet water, refreshlnfl : the skin ' ' ' '' £"f"~™ OsUa-HRy— A toilet water with the per^ >; fame of new moon hay .'..■■■■-'- < Oilw AoldaUne— Toilet vUtenr, uomitle '. - j and dlslnfeoUnt. speoUUy adapted, for ladles' toilet* , . OrlsftoSootoh>Lav.ender— -Sprigs of Be«> eh" ' lavender. flowers s . •tloh tolUt wates - , E»u-de-Oologno.Oilm— The high-life toi- let water Orlw- Water— Concentrated and distilled, Extrsot of superior Esa de Cologne Gtaattes-Oflsa-Dentlfrloe — An exlUr lot • preserving the teeth and gome In good health and preventing deoaf , OvlM-Deniidro, Im potstd or powder, for whitening t^s tenth wlthovt afleotln(( ; the enemel^ Em Orka et Orhui-Lys — Perffij&es foe soenthig linen and the h«adkerd:lef ; ; without staining . . orhi»-Oll— Vexlously perfomod ; for tea. . . doting the hair **f fc and brilliant, and preventing ' o>a falling off [)rlsa.Laete (Orisa Mtlk)— An emulsive lotion refreshing tonlo to the -skin/. removing sod spots And preventln/ . ' wrinkles on the faoe ■ . Dreme Orl«» (of Ninon de Lenelos)— For v prodnoing a beautiful white complex* ion with the olearness and velvet?) softness of youth frlsallne-Oolonnte fthe best hair dye)— For lnstantaneoanlydyelng the hair any stiade, and with no danger to health. In boxes, eaoh with finish oomb, prospectus, and bottle ; ar In boxes, the bottle only without aoou sorlei Sis Orisa-Ineolore Violette of the a most exquisite perfume nosegay of violets : Ess Orlsa Suave white hellotropeß qaet cf the flower. I'



Public Notices THE "BED OBOSS" PRESERVING COMPANY, I Ohapel Street, South Yarra, Victoria. /^ANNED Tomatoes, equal to Amorioan i\J and at same prloo ; also Peaohei. Pears, Apricots, of the finest quality, and m heavy syrup. All these goods are manufactured under the supervision of Mr George James Ward, late of California. The Jams, Jellies, Pioklcß, Tomata Sauce' and Assorted Sauces of this Company are well known to be better than any im- I Ported, 5 213 KEATING'B POWDEB. KEATING'S POWDER. KEATING'B POWDER. KEATING'B POWDEB. KEATING'S POWDEB. HILLS BUGS, FLEAS, MOTHS, BEETLES. THIS POWDBIi la qnite HARMLESS to Animal Life, but is unrivalled m destroy. ln B Pleas, Bngg, Oookroaches, Beetle* , Moths m Pars, and every other speoies of Ineeofc. Sportsmen will find this invaluable for d stroyiug fleas m their dogs, as also Ladies for their pet dogs, THIS ABTIOLB has found io GBBAT a BALE that it has tempted others to vend a so-caUod artlole m Imitation. The Pnblic are CAUTIONED that packages of the genuine Powder beat the antOßraph of THOMAS KBATIHO. Bold m Tina only. '% TO GET BID OP WORMS TO GET BID OP WOBMS TO GET BID OP WOBMS TO GET BID OP WOBMS Use the "absoluto" remedy, KBAT* INQ'S WOBM TABLETS. A purely Vegetable Sweetmeat, both m appear- ance snd l taote, furniahing a most a^rne*, able method of administering thoonli certain remedy fer INTESTINAL OE thread WOBM a. it is a perfect!* safe and mild Proiaraticn, and Is espeeiolly adapted for Children, Bold m Tina by all Jbruggißta. Proprietor— THOMAS KEATING Londoa «■ BUOOESS THE BEST TEST OF WOETH HOlil«"oWAr'fl PILLS &_OINTMENT. THIS UNIVESSAL MEDICINE ' IS A WHEm USEHOLD BTOOT THE PILLS ' ; Purify the Blood, impart tone to the Nemmi system, and act most powerfully yet soothingly LIVER AND BOWELS, Promoting Digestien and Assimilation, and endowing the whole bodily frame tHti Strength and vigcr. Nervout HeAdache* Tremßhngs, with Lassitude and General Debility quickly yield to the potent force • the.-c wcU-known Pills, and they are tun mailed m their efficacy m all * r"- FEMALE COMPLAINTS, Removing all obstructions, skfn blemiahea pimples and boils, better than any otiw family medicine known. THE OINTMENT H £A A , WORLD - WIDB reputation; It heals every kind of Sore, Ulcer \S' Wound, more certainly than any other known j v. r° arveUous Penetrating powefe render U invaluable m all THROAT AND CHEST DISEASES. Curing Bronchitis, Quinseys, and Arthm* reducing Glandular Lumps, clorinTw healing Abscesses ant Ffstulas,^ iw alleviating the excruciating tortures of RHEUMATISM, GOUT; And Neuralgia it is unsuspassed. It never di^ale rCm ° VC Ut! aDd ever? Bpedet of ** n •The Pills and Ointment are manufacture S?^ J S Nc t W Oxford Btreet (^te 533. Oxford street, London), and are sold by Si CiSdWorfdf 111 LinCS *»*-«S Directions for use m almost every lanauaffe «f Purchasers should look to theLabel on Pot and Boxes. If we address attd strie are not on they are spurious '



Pnblic Notices. £10,000 GIVEN AWAY TO BUYERS OP A BOTTLE OF BRE&DALBANE WHISKY Shipped by Alex. Ferguson & 00. Glasgow. Particulars from oil Wine Merchants, Rtore o.pera, H^telkaopora an Bpirit Deal r Whol sale Agents— Wm. ooular & 00. Eunedin,^ 107 Bead •« THE MIRROB," AEXGH-CLABS Weekly Sooial, Politi- onl, Literary, and Dramatic piiper, to be publiahed every FKIDAY, price 3d, by the Centennial Printing and Publishing Company, Limited, Melbourne Place, Kußßell Htreot, Melbourne. PARK BTBBBT HOSIEUY WOBKB. (Near Presbyterian Ohnrob.) J.-Dalolbish Praottoal Hosiery Manafaotorer. Woollen Shirts, Drawers, Bocks, snd Stockings of all oolora, for Gentlemen, Ladles, and Children. n>»do to order. 12 32 McCORMIOK BINDERS. \ N EXPERT for these Machines will t\ ■' be m Asbbarton before Harvest. Farmers wishing a vieit from him will please communicate with us at once. JOHN ORR AND CO., Agents for Ashburton. ABHBURTON COAL and FIREWOOD DEPOT. RQ T>EAN begs to inform his . m« J3 friends and the pnblio generally that he has secured a freßh supply oC best Newcastle coal which ho intends to soil at GBEATLY RKDDOED PRICES. Also m stock— Mount SomerS, Malvern, Westport, and Newcastle Goal. Firewood, Post and Roils, Stakes, Strainers, etc., etc., Oats, Bran, Sharps, Potatoes, Chaff, Ohlokvheat, etc. R. S BEAN, Went Street, PHOTOGRAPHERS, iQ|^» 218 High Street, "■^^l^-^,, Ohrlstohac. Charles Kay, MECHAMCAL ENGINEEE, T>EPAIRS Gnnp, Sewing Machines, JLI/ Lawn Mowers, Pumps, etc. BIOYOLEB and TBIOYOLEB repaired and extras kept on hand, BIOYOLES FOR SALE. Engineering m all its Branches. '■ Opposite Central HO7EL, Wakonui Road Jolin Banger, SADDLE, COLLAR, Al\D HARNESS MAKER, HAYING purchased the business o Mr A. Ibeland, and removed Into those oommodloas premises lately ooon- pled by him In Burnett Street, begs most sincerely to thank hU customers for past suppor and solicits a continuance of the i same which he will strive to deserve by keeping the best stock of Saddlery and Harness, and strict attention to business, combined with good workmanship and Reasonable charges. Repairs nently and promptly attended to 7*120



"TTTSKY little medioine of any other kind V required if LAMPLOUQH'B PYRETIC SALINE is at hand, and taken as occasions arise; It iB the ouro and PREVENTIVE of moßt diseases incident to Tropical and Colonial life; It allays thirst and cools and vitalises the blood m a remarkable manner, speedily removing Constipation, Feverishnees. Fevers, Head- ache, Vomiting, and Liver troubles. Station proprietors, fiockmasters, and all residing m up-country stations should be provided with it. Ask your merchant to send regular supplies with your other stores, as it is invaluable to all. Bold by al medioine vendors. LOW VITALITY. DR. CHURCHILL'S Syrup of Hypophosphite of Lime prescribed by the faculty for the oure of Consumption, Chronic Cough and General Debility. IT contains two of tho prinolpal in- gradients necessary for building up the Human Frame, and whioh are con- sidered deficient m the above complaints, vis., Phoaphortiß and Lime, It cannot be too highly recommended for Delicate Children, Dr. Churchill's Compound Syrup of HYPOPHOBPHITES Is real Brain Food, and m oases of Muscular and Nervous Exhaustion hrs acquired a world-wido reputation. Eaoh bottle bears D». Ob nroh ill's signature. Price, 4fir Prepared only by Swan, Chemist, C RTto ioi^s, Par P. & D. Duncan, AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENT ** MAKERS, . * WILLS STREET, ASHBURTON. TTN addition to the Implements we have X hitherto been manufacturing ; we are now making a now Pattern grass mower. Farmers having Hay should inspept our mower before purchasing elsewhere. Sample to bo seen at onr Ashburton Branoh, also an improved Turnip and Manure Drill for whioh we obtained the Speoial Prise at Timor a Show. Stalker's Feeders— wo have greatly improved those for this soneon. Stalker's sack lifter simplo and effective ; Aebburton Goree cutters, over thirty In use ; Ashburton strippers the best stripper for saving seed on land that has been lightly stooked. We have a largo stock of MoOormiok extras at reduced pricei, and numerous improvod fittings of our own design. Repairs to Reapers and Binders carried out In the best possible manner and with the greatest expedition and at reasonable prices. We have Imported dirtct a quantity of Dram beaters, perforated Zino i Smith's wire, etc, for Threshing Maobiaes ] and can repair these Machine* at prices much lower (ban hitherto, J, KEIB! 13t55 M«nig«r«



ALFRED HARRISON. Eden George. EDEN GEOBGE'S GREAT DISCOVBBY. EDEN GEOBGE begs to inform the inhabitants of Aehburton and sur- ronnding districts that he has just discovered a MOST IMPORTANT PROCESS by wbich Photographs oun be produced at ONE-FOURTH £THE USUAL COST, And that he haa consequently reduced his prices as under : — i Oarto de Visites, 5b por dot., old price, 25b per doz, ; Cabinets, 10a pot doz, old price, 50b pet doz ; Boudoirs, 15b per doz, old price, 900 per doz ; other sizes proportionately reduced. Persons wh6 were Photographed during the Ashbnrton visit can obtain extra copies at tho above prlooß adding exchange and postage. Although tho above prioes are so extremely email the finoßt -work is guaran- teed, as the Photos taken by the now process are vastly snperior to those taken by the old one, and they are aleo permanent. At the above prices all Photos must bo prepaid for, os no ledger will bo kept and on no account will this rule bo broken. When visiting Ohriatohuroh don't forget to visit Eden George's Vestibule where over 1500 excellent Photographs are to be seen without charge. Eden George, THE IPOPULAR PHOTOOIUPHEB



Public Notices GLASGOW DRAPERY and CLOTHING COMPANY, East Street, next Patohing, Sail- maker. h, irwooD & co STATIONERS' HALL, ifriedlander's Buildinga Ashbarton, I . NEW BOOKS, A LARGE Selection of tbe latest cheap Editions. Ne* Books for Sobool Prizes and Presentation m great variety, A speoia discount to School and Library Oom mlttees CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR CARDS, New Season 1888-89. A LARGE AND BEAUTIFUL ASSORTMENT Now ready for Inspection, faoludlng Ohromo, Hand Painted, and Photo Oardi o Now Zealand Scenery, suitable, for sending to Friends In other parti of Ihe werld. Large stock of Stationery and Aooonnt Booki of every description. Writing Gases and Desks, Scrap, Photo, and Pern Albums, Work Boxes, Parses. Cord Omob, Pooket Books.Photo Framea, aj>d every description of Fanoy Stationery. LETTS DIARIES OR xSB9. OommoroUl, Roagh, and Pooket Series 11. J. WOOD & CO, STATIONERS' HALL, ASHBURTON. A. Harrison. Alfred Harrison, AUCTIONEER, STOCK AND ESTATE AGENT AND VALUATOR. SATURDAY SALE at 12. o'clock sharp -Horses, Cattle, Pigs, Prodaou and Merchandise. Farming Implements and Tehloles of all kinds constantly m Yardi on vlow FOR SALE. Clearing #ales held ItT town or Country as required, and moßt liberal terms arranged with both Bayers and Sellers. Rents collected, and 4 the Badness of Absentees managed with care. Valuation made of Properties orMerohan- dlgp on easy terms. Advances made Instantly on Goodi delivered at the Store for Sale. TO LET—Oommodious Residence on Eaat Belt, lately ooonpled by Q, Hawson, Eeq, Contains 6 rooms'; large handsome dining room, 18 x 12. Wind mill pump, beantlful garden, 2 aores, and every oonveoienoe. Bent very moderate TO LET~Shopa In Ooleman's Bnlld- *ng»' Beduoed rento. Good brlok buildings handsome shops. Agent for thb Norwich Onion Fire Insurance Company.



«th.— The manufacture ii canted on solely at walworth, Surrey, Sold In Packet! by aII Chemiiti and Mcdi Dine Vendors a (is ijd and as gd each.



KAY'S Tie Pills, a specific In Neuralgia, Face-aohe, eto. Contains Quinine, Iron, eto. riOAGULINE. — Cement for Broken \J attioloß. Sold Everywhere, Solo Makers — KAY BROTHERS, Llm., Stookport, England. GRATEFUL— COMFORTING . BPPS'S COCOA. BREAKFAST. BY a thorough knowledge of tho natural laws whloh govern the operations of diction and nutrition, and by a oarefu appu^tlon of the fine properties of we) leleoted eoooa, ML». Epps hai provided our breftkfwst tables with a dellontelj flavoured beverage whloh nay save u< many heavy doctor's bill*. It is by tht ndioious use of suoh artlolos'of diet thai • constitution may be gradually bmit m ■ntil stiong enough to reaist every ton denoy to disease. Hundreds of subtle maladies we around a* ready c attaok wherever there » weak point. We may ewape many %urn B h»f t bj keeping onriolves well fortified with pure I food and a properly nourished frame.— An article In the Civil Service QautU. Mnde limply with boiling water or milk Bold In ilb paoVeti by Qrooers, ÜbolW thus : — JAMES EPJ»g A£D CO., nOXOOPATHIO OHIMIBTS, LONDON ENGLANI STEEDMAN'S ! SOOTHING POWDERS FOR CUTTING TEETH. CAUTION TO PURCHASERS, The value of this well-known Family Mcd cine has been afgely tested m all part world, nnd by all grades of society, for upwai of FIFTY YEARS. Its well-earned, cxten •ive laic ba« induced SPURIOUS IMITA TIONS, some of which m OUTWARD APPEARANCE so closely resemble the orJ gin* us to have deceived many purchasers J\xt proprietor therein*- teels it due to public to give ( »pecit4 ofcocion against the use of BUCH IMITATIONS. Purchasers are therefore requested t fully observe the, four following 1 characteristics, without wh.ch none genuine;— let,— ln efery case the wordi JOHN STEBDMAN, CHEMIST, WALWORTH SURREY, are engraved on the Governmeo Stamp affixed to each packet. and.— Each Single Powder nas directions t c dose, and the words, John Stbxd j Chemist, Walworth, Surrey, printed thereon 3rd.— The name, Stccdraan, U always ipel with two BE'i.



' Btidntas Notices. ONE box OUrk'i b4l pills fa oar. ranted to cure all discharges Uom the urinary orgam m either sei (acquired of constitutional), gravel and pains m tho baok. Guaranteed free from meroury. Sold m boxes 4a 6d eaoh, by all ohemleio and patent modiolne vendors. Sole pro- prietors, The Lincoln and Midland Coun- ties Drug Co., Lincoln, England. For sale by the wholesale Houses. npOWLE'S PENNYROYAL AND X STEEL PILLS FOR FEMALES quiokly correct all irregularities, and relieve the distressing symptoms so pre- valent with tho sex. Boxes la l|d and 2s 9d, of all Chemists and Patent Medloine Vendors. Prepared only by The Lincoln and Midland Counties Drug Co., Lincoln, England. Wholesa'f J all the Wholesale Bouses. Beware of Imitations. K EATING'S POWDER destroys both fleas, moths, beetles, and all o'lher Insects, whilst quite harmless to domestic animals. In exterminating beetles the success of this povrdei Is extraordinary, all Is perfectly olean In application. See the aitlola you purchase is KKATING'B. All Imitations are noxious and Ineffectual. Sold In tins, 6d, Is, and 2s 6d eaoh, by all Chemists.* BLANOARIVS IODINE OF IKON PILLS 4 PPROVBDbythe Academy of Medicine £\_ of Pnris, are spoclally ret ommended by tho Medical Celebrities of tho World fcr Borofnla (Tumors, King's Evil, eto^tha onily stage* of Consumption, Constitutional Weak* nesi, Poorness of Blood, and for stimulating and regulating its periodic coarse. None genuine nnleei signed "BlAncard, 40, rnoßoaa- parto, Paris," Bold by Draggiits andGhojmat tbiomfuouc ho C.olonior MOUNT 80MUR8 & METHVEN ROYAL MAIL OOAOH. On andaftev January 1 lit, 1885, the anderuigued will run a Coach eaoh Mon. day, Wednesday and Saturday, starting »t noon from Hood's Hotel, Mount Somers, foi Spi ingbutn and Alford Forest, there oonneoting irlthDufTi Ooaohfrom Methven retaining name evening. Fare* —Spring- burn, 2s, return, 81 ; Alford Forest, v return, 61. I W T. HDC. - rnINWALD AND MOUNT SOMERS L RAILWAY. MOUNT SOMEPS AND CAVENDISH ROYAL MAIL OOAOH. The above Ooaoh leaves Hood's hotel or Cavendish Railway Station every day, meeting eaoh train. P*Ksei.gers by morning train may pro- oeed by ooaoh io Alford L'oreit, thence to Methven In time foi the font train for Uhrtatohuroh, or may return m time for tho last train for Ashburton. Parcels ant OwJeri will receive every attention. F*nt and Buggies on hire. ln JOHN HOOD /AYARD AND BLAYN PAPER SIXTY yeare of §reat snoeds jwoolaim n ,_, •upflrtority In tho treatment of Violent OoWb, Irritation of tho Choet, Aching, Bprain Sprains, Soreß, Scalds, Oorns, Bunions, Bof Corns, etc This waedi !ino, tho property o which haß been oitabllßhed moro than half a century by thousanjß of cares, is of an invalu- able DBe m many inflammatory diseasea against which there are not many offi ectono romodieß, and is thoroforo jnafcly considered by a great number o l«sur moat eminent physicians aa tho moat activo and leant irritating acent m tho bovo affections. .In order to avoid counterfeiting, Mesan bayard and Blayn'g •ibnatunj ha» to bo roqnired on every ro of paper and on tuobox. WhoJoßßle 80, Rno Baint-Merri, Paris Fnmoo) and gold by all Ohomlits m the Oionioii FOR COUGHS, COLDS, Bronchitis, Asthma, Influenza, Consumption, &o "IT AY'S Compound Essonoo of Linseed, IV Aniseed, Senega, Bqulll, Tolu, etc, with Ohlorodyne. KAY'S Compound, a demuloent expec- torant, for Coughs, colds and chest complaints. KAY'S Compound, for Coughs and Colds Is equally serviceable for Horses and Cattle.



TO TRAVEL THIS SEASON XN THE MAYFIELD, MOUNT BOMERS, AND ALFORD FOREST DISTRICTS. The puro-brod Olydeßdalo Entiro, Auchmore, 3 years old, bred by Alex. Campbell, Taieri. His sire Is that celebrated Stallion, Lord Faiisbury, imported from Scotland, for 1600 guineas. His dam Jess, bred Vy the late John Nimmo, Taieri, from an mare. Auohmore took second jrize as a g-year-old m Igß6 at Dnnedjn 4how. Tbbms : Season, £3 payable lßt January 1880; guarantee, £4 4a ; groomago fee, 5s ; payable firßt service. Three or four mares as per nrraDgomont. *' GIDEON SOOTT, 10*24 Proprietor. TO STAND THE SEASON GjROVE FARM, TINWALD, THE THOROUGHBRED HORSE, Perkin Warbeck 11. By Porkin Warbeok (Imp), dam Miss Kate (imp), the dam of Antelope and Sultan, For full Pedigree see Oarda. PERKIN WABBECJK 11. baa splendid action, poBBOBsoB groat strength, Is as handaomo as they arp made, and ia p, horse caloulatod to throw a most vajuable clttßß of racing or other atock. An examination of his Podigroo will show that ho pobbobbob a double Btrain of the celebrated Adventurer blood, and is one of the very best brod animals m tho Southern Hemisphere. Tho sons of Now- minßter have, as a family, boon more Buccoßsful at tho Stud than any family of modern days, and with the exception of Hermit, who is now standing m England at 200 gujnoas, Advonturor, thp gran^ro of Porkin Warbock 11. has producod tho moat winnora of thorn all. For further particulars apply, EDWARD GATEB, 9*167 Grove Farm, Tinwald. TO STAND THIS SEASON, at Netherby Farm, Ashbnrton, and travel the District, the Thoroughbred bullion Johnny Faulkner. Pedigree : By St. Albana, out of Im- ?udonce, by Peter Wllklnu, out of Pro* ience, by Jersey, out of Blaok Sal), by Vanderer, out of Balry (Imp), - Terms : £10 10s for thoroughbred mares ; £5 (is for half-bred marei Qroomage fee, 6s. Alio, the Thoroughbred Stallion Rouser, Sy Messenger, out of Kate O'Sbane, I ttand at Netherby Farm, and travel the dlstrlot* of Ashbatton, Methven, Wikanol. Ohertseir Rakala, and Wtnslow. Termf, £3 10s ; guarantee, £5 &v Season, Ist January, 1880. Guarantee, Ist July, 1889. ?ood English gsa«« paddocks at 2i t. Every care but no reerjonslblli .. . T 'l°n?l|ta»J



Stud ■ TO TRAVEL THIS SEASON, IN THE RAKAIA, METHVEN & ASHBURTON DISTRICTS. THE THOROUGHBRED STALLION, LiverpDol, yoars old, by King of Olubs, dam Idalia errue, £3 3b Season ; groomage fee, ss. LIVERPOOL will "be" at Scott's Stables, Ashburton, on WEDNESDAY Nights. For further particulars applj to WILLIAM KEBR, 10*20 Proprietor. South Bakaia. rpO STAND TBIS SEASON AT I METHVEN, and will travel the Ashburton, Ohortsey, and Rakala Dlatrlots THE THOROUGHBRED STALLION Hunnington. I For Pedigree see Cards. Tbbms : For Season, £2 10s ; payable by promlosory note, due the let January, 1889. Guarantee, £3 10s, payable Ist July, 1889 ; Groomage, ss, strictly payable at time of first service. For two or more mares, the properly of one owner, allowance will be made. Any mare sold or exchanging hands to be paid for. Paddooklng, 2s per week. Every oare but do respounlblllty. For further particulars apply at Methven Livery Stables, or to the Proprietor. G. H. ALLISON, 9*169 Methven. , TO TRAVEL THE LONGBEAOH AND ABEBURTON DIBTHIOTS; The Olydoßdale Entire, Young Major. YOUKG MAJOR is by Major, who wot imported to Tasmania from England by 11. Q. Kermode, Esq. He took first prize at the Royal Society's Phow m England, and also many first prison m Tasmania. YOUNG MAJOR was bred by Mr James Stark, his dam being Smiler, imported from Tasmania, where she was a first prize-taker, and her progeny gained many awards, Tbbms : Season, £2 ; guarantee, £3 10s; gtoomage fee 6s, payable at first servioe. OHARLE3 DAWSON, »*UI Waterton.



■ ■My « iw. THE Pl] REBBED CLYDESDALE ENTIRE Conqueror. Ho is by Lord Salisbury (imp;) dam Bcotoh Annio (imp.) For full pedigree and prizo list see cards. Termß : Season, £3 } guarantee, £4 4e, single maroH • or two mares or more, £4 each ; groomago, ss. For other termß apply to groom m char go, or THOMAS LANGLEY, 10*62 Proprietor, Pro more. fBE AMERICAN TROTTING HOROR : Blackwood Abdallah, WILL Stand this Season at Owner's Stable, and travel the Ashburton County. Terms : Season, £3 10a ; guaranteo, £5 5s ; groomage fee, sa. THE CLYDESDALE ENTIRE COLT Johnny's Fancy, Bred by Mb Jameb Gow, of Taieri, by Lord Salisbury, dam Pally 2nd, will Stand this Season at Owner's Stable, Lyndhurat, and travel the Methven and Alford Forept District, Termb ; Season £3 ; guarantee, £4 4s ; groorpago fee, pi. For farther particulars apply to gropm charge, or MAX. FRIEDLANDER, _. Proprietor. TO STAND THIS SEASON, AT OWNER'S FARM, WINOHMORE ROAD. THE THOROUGHBRED ENTIRE Athlete Bred by Mb Sibbalo, of Burko's Pass. ATHLETE Is a beautiful brown, and etands 15 bands 3 Inohei high. He Is by Detraotor, dam Promised Land. De- tractor Is by the celebrated Tradaoer, Promised Land by Tho Peer, For ex- tended pedigroo see N,Z. Stud Book. Also the well bred Entire Pony Black Prince by Mr Morrow's well-known Pony. Good paddocks for mares if required. For Particulars and terms apply OOTAVIUS DIGBY, Proprietor, JO Wibfibsore Road, GL W- T AYLOB &C°- General Auctioneers, Land and Estate Agents, 20, Collins Street, West, Melbourne, Are prepared to undertake Bales of Free- hold Property, Household Furniture, Mer- chandise, eto. Liberal advances made on goods for unreserved palp, Monthly liflta df Property for sale, or to lei, iepupAhep. Loans negotiated, Absentees represented, Insurances offeoted, obargeg moderate, ettlemvnty prompt. Land ttlti oon-



« Stud. TO STAND TBIS SEASON attfwner s Livery Utahles. and travel the Diatriot,— THE PUREBRED ENTIRE PONY, Aladdin. By Prince Charming, imported from England, oat of Polly, Imported from Wangantil by Mr J, Pago. ALLADDIN took firßt prize m 1887 a Ohrietchuroh Phow for boßt pony, and private prize for beat pony by Prince Charming ; also firßt prizo at Bangiora m 1887, the only throe timos he wnß shown ; He is 4 years old, a rich roan, stands 13 bands high, and bred by that well-known breeder, 0. Dampier-Orooßley, Eflq., Rangiora. For terms and particulars, apply G. F. SOOTf, Proprietor, 10J131 Livery Stables, Ashbnrton. TO STAND TBIS SEASON. filHB THOROUGHBRED STALLION 1 Wizard, By King of Clubs, dam Charm, both imported.' WIZARD Is half brother to Spade Guinea and Stonyhurst, and full brother to Oharmer, and wan bred by the Middle Park Stad Company. He is a beantlful whole-colored chestnut, and •hows grand power and quality. For full particulars apply to Groo oharge, Somerset Stablea. m m Or O. KEARNS, Proprietor, 10 71 Ashbattoo. TO TRA.VEL THIS BRA SON, IN THE METHVEN AND LAURISTffc DISTRICTS. THE OLYDEBDAL^ EMI>. Diplomacy. Bred by John Grigg, Esq., of Long- beaoh. Diplomacy's sire is Lord Beacons- field, dam Pleasant by Prince Charlie. Terms : £3 season, guarantee, £4 10a ; groomage fee, 5s ; payable firat service. To bona fide owners 01 5 mareß, a liberal allowance given ; if 6 mares 1 allowed free. Mares obanging hands to be paid for as season tnarei. For further particulars apply Groom m charge, or DENNIS MoKBNDRY, 10*21 Proprietor, Oalrnbrao. TO TRAVEL THE WHEATSTOITE, WATERTON, WILLOWBY, WAKA- NUI, ASHTON, AND TINWALD DISTRICTS. The pure-bred Entire Colt, Vanquisher, 4 years old. Bire, Young Vanquisher (imp), dam, Tibbie, by Prinoe Royal. For full pedigree and particulars of prizes mo cards. Tbbmb : Season, £3 ; payable lot Jan., 1889. Guaianteo, £5 ; payable lot Sept, 1889. Groomage fee, ss. JOHN SMALL, 10*19 Proprietor, Whoatetono. TO TRAVEL THE WAKANUI, OHERTBEY and SURROUNDING DIS- TRICTS.



ANNUAL MEETING TUESDAY, JANUARY ist, 1889. President — Mr D. McLean, Vice-Presidents — Messrs J. C, N. Grigg, and C. M. Strachey. Judge— Mr M. Stitt. Stewards — Messrs J. Begg, G. James, H. Fowler, M. Scott, C. TerAson, and F. Lewis. Starter— Mr David Thomas. Treasurer — Mr M. Scott. Han- dicappers— The Committee. Clerk of the Course— Mr B» Hanks. Clerk of the Scales—Mr RJ B. Jeff. First Race to start at 12.30 p.m. programmeTof events. 1. Handicap Hurdle Race, of ao soys; nomination, ios ; acceptance, ios. The second horse to receive 3 soy« out of the stake! Over six flights of hurdles, about 3ft. 6in. high. One mile and a half 2. Maiden Plate of 15 soys; entrance, 15s. The b'econd horse to receive 2^ soys out of the stake. Weight for age. One mile 3. Tinwald Cuf, of 30 soys ; nomination, I soy ; acceptance, ios! The second horse to receive 5 soys out of the stake. One mile and a half 4. Handicap Time Trot, of 20 soys ; nomi- nation ios ; acceptance, ios. The second horse to receive 3 soys out of the stake. Weight not less than lost. Pull and go. About three miles 5/ Welter Handicap, of 12 soys ; nomi- nation, 1 2s ; no acceptance. The second horse to receive 2 soys out of the stake. One mile 6. Flying Handicap, of 15 soys nomina- tion, ios ; acceptance, 5 8 » Th e second . horse to receive 2 J soys out of the stakeJ The winner of Tinwald Cup to carry 7 lbs penalty. Six furlongs 7. Novel Race, of 20 soys. Winner to be sold by auction, and the whole of the proceeds to go to the funds of the Club, rost entry. Weight Bst up. Six fur- longs 8. Consolation Handicap, of 10 sov»j entrance, ios: Six furlongs 9. Hurry Scurry (if time permits), for all entrance money ; entrance, ios. For horaes that have never won public inoncy. Catch weights. Half-mile*



All nominations and acceptances to go to the fund* of the Club No entry will be received except on the conditions that all disputes, claims,' and objections arising out ol the racing shall be decided by the Stewards, or whom thc^ may appoint. Their decision on a'l points con* nected with the carrying out of this programme to be final Nominations with fees for all Handicaps, including the Trot, statiog the name, age, and description of horse, and colors of the rider, must be m the hands of the Secretary, at Henry's Commercial Hotel, Ashburton not later than 9 p.m. on Saturday, December 8, 1888* Weights will be dec'ared on or about Saturday, December Is. AcceptanccWor the Handicaps and Trot, and entries for Maiden Plate and Hack Race, with fees, must be made to the Secretary not later than g p.m. on Saturday, December 2a 1888. JAS. PURCHASE, j 1*1 12 Secretary. TINWALD RACING CLUB



Sporting. ASHBURTON numijuni am ANNUAL MEETING. To be held on the Ashbnrton Racecourse on THURSDAY, DEC. 27, 1888. FOR DISTRICT HORSES ONLY* President— Mr W. C. Walker, M.H.R, Vice-Presidents — Mr Julian Jackson an<? Majo W. J. Steward, M.H.R Judge Major Steward, M H.R! Tbeasur r- Mr R. M. Cuthbertson Stewards Messrs E. Gates, M. Friedlandcr L. Markey, G- C* Primmer and Peter Williams Handicapper — Mr Geo. Cutts Starter— Mr D. O'Brien Clerk of the Course— Mr G. F. Scott Clkrk of the Scales— Mr A, J. Kelly PROGRAMME. First Race to Start at 12.30 p.m. I—Hurdle1 — Hurdle Race Handicap, of 25 soys. Second horse 5 soys from the stake. One mile and a half. Over six flights of hurdles about 3ft 6in high. Nomination, 15s ; acceptance, ios a — Maiden Plate, of 20 soys. For horses 3 years old and upwards, that have never won a race, value 10 soys or overJ Weight for age; One mile. Nomination, 1 soy 3 — Ashbvrton Plate Handicap, of 40 soys; Second horse 5 soys from the stake. One mile and a quarter. Nomination, 20s ; acceptance, 15s 4 — Handicap Time Trot, of 25 soys. Second horse 5 soys from the stake. No weight under 10 stone. Three miles. Nomina- tion, 10s ; acceptance, los s—Ladies'5 — Ladies' Bracelet Welter Handicap, of 25 soys. Second horse 5 soys from the stake (bracelets or cash). Gentlemen riders. One mile» Nomination, ics ; acceptance, 10s. (Winner of Ashburton Plate to carry 7lbs penalty) 6 — Flying Handicap, of 25 soys. Second horse 5 soys from the stake. Six furlongs. Nomination, 15s ; acceptance, 10s. (Winner of Ashburton Plate- or Ladies Bracelet to carry 7lbs penalty. Winner of both races to carry l+lbs penalty 7 — Hack Race, of 10 soys ; winner to be sold for 10 soys, any surplus to go to the funds of the Club. No weight under 8 stone. Four furlongs. Entry 10s B— Consolation Handicap, of 10 soys Seven furlongs. Nomination 10s ; no acceptance. (Nominations to be made to the Secretary immediately after the Flying Handicap is run RULES AND REGULATIONS The Meeting will be held under the Canter, bury Jockey Club rules of racing In the Trotting Race all honts to trot fairly to the satisfaction of the Judges. Pull-and-go A district horse (hall mean any horse that has been commonly resident m the district between the rivers Selwyn and Waitaki from October I, 1888, and up to the date of the forthcoming meeting, and owned by a person who has resided m the said district during the same period A gentleman rider shall be one who has never ridden or horses for hire, or been employed m a training stable Five per cent will be deducted from the gross of all moneys payable m accordance with this programme for the expenses of the course



RULES AND REGULATIONS. * 1. The meeting will be held under the rules of racing. ' 2. No entry will be received except on the conditions that all claims, disputes, and objec- tions, arising out of the racing, ahall be decided by the Stewards, or whom they may appoint. Tlieir decision on all ppinU connected with the carrying out of this programme, to befinal. ' 3. The races are" open to' any horse, com* monly resident m the district from the Ist October, 1888, to the date of meeting, and owned by a person who has resided m the district for the same period. 4. The district above mentioned is bounded on the north by the Selwyn River, and on the south by the Opihi River* 5. Five per cent, will be deducted from the gross of all moneys payable m accordance with this programme, for the expenses of the coujrsp, 1 6. All nomination and accettance fees to to the funds of the Club, 7, Trotting Race. — Horses must trot to the satisfaction of a Referee. NOMINATIONS Nominations for Hardies, Tinwald Cup, Trot, Flying Handicap and Welter Handicap, accompanied by fee, name, age, description and performances of horse, and colors of rider, must be m the hands of the Secretary at gcott's Hotel, Tinwald, not later than 9 p.m. on SATURDAY, December 15th, 188 WEIGHTS Weight* will be posted about 7.30 p.m. on the 37th December, and will be published on the 28tb. Post cards with weighU will be posted to all nominators 0 horses ACCEPTANCES Acceptances foe Handicaps and nominations' to Maiden Plate must be m the hands of the Secretary, at Scott s Hotel, Tinwald, not later th«n q p,m, 29th December 1888 SIfiPHBH CLARK, I



... , 8 ... ; Henry Zander. HENRY 'ZANDER IBEG to intimate that I have now on hand my season's supply of BEST BINDING TWINES (MANILA and HEMP), which are open for in«pection%ow, and I have great pleasure m ■tating that the quality of it exceeds last year**, notwithstanding that it then aye GRATIFYING SATISFACTION to all who used it. Among the many I point out the following SPECIAL ADVANTAGES :— It Is manufactured m the Colonies. 3, It is double-reel, and passes through the tension WITH the twist of the yam, not AGAINST it as m other twines. (We were the first to introduce thii great improvement last year.) 3, It is wound perfectly even and firm, and runs 750 feet to the pound, and stands a strain of over I2olbs, The Hemp Twine is 4-ply, and runs 980 ft to the pound, and i« also manufactured m the Colonies. As Hemp has and is still advancing, farmers will benefit by booking their orders now to I save the extra rise I have still a few RPAPERS AND BINDERS Of the leading Makers on hand, and shall be glad to book Orders for same. RBAPER EXTRAS Always kept m Stock, and will be supplied to Farmers at any hour NIGHT or DAY . A few second hand McCORMICK TWINE BINDERS on hand, guaranteed m good I have just landed ex " lonic," 20 tons best soft Steel BINDING WIRE of the White- cross Brand (the favorite of the Farmers), and it will be of great advantage to Farmers to give their orders EARLY, as the QUALITY cannot be equalled. : I HAVE ALSO IN STOCK AND TO LAND, 50 Cases Castor Oil 100 Drums Linseed Oil 200 Drums Machine Oil (including Colza, Olive and Sperm) 5 Casks Lubricating Oil to Cases Lard Oil as Drums Tattoo Oil, red and black, ready for sheep branding 10 Bales best s>ply Seaming Twine HornibyV and Ransome's Plough Shares Hay Rakes and Hay Forks Garden Tools of every description China and Glassware Electro-plated ware for Christmas presents General Station and Family Groceries Mauritius, . China, and Queensland Sugars China, India, and Ceylon Tea« Wines, Spirits, Ales, and Stout, etc., etc., etc; V: Being a direct Importer oflall the above* named Articles, I am m a position to under* Bell any local Merchant, and can put Farmers, and Stationholders on as good a footing as any Wholesale-House* HENRY ZANDER, General Merchant audjjmporter. AGENT FOR Sun Fire Insurance Company Canton Marine Insurance Company National Mutual LifcJ Association;© Australasia*