THE AFGHAN REBELLION

[PER PEBfIB ASSOCIATION. GiB3L, September 13 Ishak Khan is reported to have thirty thousand troops at his command. The Ameer has collected an army of fifty thousand men. It is asserted that the heads of the army at Cabul are secretly devoted to the cause of Ishak Khan. The Ameer has captured Kamardford L the chief stronghold of the rebel Ishak Khan. The prisoners captured on the occasion include Ishak's father-in law.

WAR IN SAMOA.

(P«R Paiss Association.) Auckland, September 17 Fighting at Samoa, np to the time of the leaving of the mall steamer had not been severe. A number of natives had rebelled against German annexation and the Government sent a strong party into the bash to osptnre and dlspersa the rebels. The ptfrty came across a small oatpoit of rebels, and at onoe fired into them- The fire was quickly returned •nd Opift and^the rebels remained In the bush. Both tides claim a victory, but the advantage Is decidedly on the aide of the insurgent?, who had only 40 men to about 600 on the Government side. There are over 4000 armed men now m the field and lerlooi fighting Is anticipated.

INTERPROVINCIAL NEWS.

-■ ■ ♦ (m PEBBB ASSOCIATION.) Auckland, September 16 The ' Creditors of Robert Stevenson, bankrupt, pasted a resolution yesterday, instroctlng the Official Assignee io Uy an loformatlon against the bankrupt for mis demeanor, and recommending that Steven, son be brought before the Court with a view to siklng the judge to exercise ■nmmary jurisdiction In his case. In the case of Mr i»nd Mrs Day, who hare been In reoeipt of charitable relief while owning a hoose and allotment, Dr Gilei hM deolded that the Hospital and Oharltable Aid Board shall have the flower of mortgage of the property. Mr Mitcbelson was Interviewed yester day In teipeot to a site for the proposed new refuge, about which there has been considerable public discussion. The Minister aatd he thought the hospital groundi afforded the moat suitable -site, but he did not think Government had any desire to sanction the erection of a building there In the faoe of opposition from the majority of the residents of the city. He would lay the eubjeot before the Colonial Secretary. Three trotting horses are on board the Alameda imported from San Franotacn to Melbonrne to the order of Mr J. J. Millar, the well known Victorian sports man. The animals comprise the standard bred atalllon R'dwlo, four years, and two thoroughbred fillies.

HORSE MARKET

Mr T. Bullock, reports for the week ending Saturday, September 15th : Twenty-one horses were brought for ward for the day's sale. There was a very good attendance of farmers and other country settlers, and biddings for medium draughts were spirited, and for this class of stock there were several buyers who eonld not be supplied. There were no first class draughts entered. Out of the day's entry of 21; 15 were sold at tho following prices, viz :—Medium draught, 6-year-old, rather light, £17 10s; aged, of a good stamp, £14, £14 10s, £153 10a, £16 10s; lighter description, £9, £13 ; 3 year-old, unbroken, £16; 4 year old,, light, broken to plough, £15 ; light har sesß horses, £6 ss, £6 12s 61; hack?, 2 and 3 year-old, unbroken, £4 ss, £7 5s ; 6y«ar-old, broken, of a good stamp, brought £12 10s. Implements, sundries, etc, dray, £11 Bs; do £6 ;D F. plough, by P. and D. Paocan £8 15s; harrows, £3 10s ; eeed s6i?er, £5; old drill, £210s, A quantity of Uftding and shaft harness, horse covers etc., aqjd at full market rates. Grass •eed at Is fid to 2s per bushel, acoording to sample* Land and other properties—Since my last report I have aold by auction and privately the following properties, viz., lots 457 to 474, 475 to 494,_ containing about 9 acres, suburb.of Tinwald, for £270 cash, equal to about £30 per acre. 372 acres 15 perches, part of R S 25108, Dear the Fairneld road, and being about 2 mile* from the Ccunty ssleyards, at £3 17s 6d peraore. R.S. 28752, containing 146 acres, aorner of Mitcham end Gnertsey loads. Upper Aahburton Boad Board District, at £3 5s per acre. B a 27639, containing 100 acres, adjoining the above, £3 6s per acre. T,B. 186. containing £-acre, Havelcck street, AehbortoD, £150. T.B. 173, containing \ acre, corner of Agnes and Archibald streets, Tinwald. with buildings thereon £175 T.Ss 156 and 157, each containing j acre, fronting JttoMurdo street, Tinwald, £12 each.

MOUNT HUTT ROAD BOARD.

The regular monthly meeting of the above Board was held on Thursday, Sept, 13th Present—Messrs W. MaoMillan, J. Jackson, J. Johnston, and D. Cameron. The Clerk's report *as read and con sidered, and he was Instructed to get the oeoetsarjr repairs done In the township, on the CberUey road, and on tbe Ash bur ton River road, and to oall for tenders for repairs on Gunn'i road, and the West Coast Boad ; also to get repairs done on cutting on Mr Cameron's Middle road. The question of forming Mr Holmes' road was adjourned, as Mr Holmes was not present. Mr Cameron undertook to alter oertaln of his water races so that the water should not oveiflow on to the roads. A month's extemlon of time was granted to Mi McAvey on his oontraot for forma tion of Msgtnnis' road. was read from the Betuun' Dß Officer, asking for use of offioe, —Grantb.fl* From Mr J. Irwin, aboul aeedfol rep^*rß on Boundary Boad and Back traok.—l*u Q Olerk was Instructed tc fnspeot tbe roads- J'°P the Dlstrloi Railway Bnglneer.-lt.:o6}™^ Fromtbj Colonial Treasurer, advisiJ*? payment ol subsidy on rates.—From the " I*ttelto« Timer' Company, enclosing ecw onnt ° Wilfrid Badger. Part having been al>^R°3 paid, tbe balance was ordered to be pala. «—From the Commissioner of Crown Landi re aoorned funds from deferred payment lands. Resolved, "That as the Board bad spent money on the roads to thesi lands, the Commissioner be Informed tha the Board otjto'ed to the moneys belnj banded to tbe County Council."—Fron Mr B. Dobson, 0.E., re vlaltlng Meth ▼en to report on storm water scheme. Thi Chairman read his reply, and his sotloi In the matter was approved.—lt wa resolved to write to Mr D. OameroD Clones, re fence on road near Mr Prunty'i —Mr Jackson applied to have tbe roai through R. 8.21319.21319 dosed. Aooounta to the ami ant of £6010s 11< ware passed for payment. Kkating's Cough Lozenges cures cough asthma, and bronchitis. Medical teatimon states that no other medicine is so effectu; m the cure of thtse dangerous maladies. On lozenge alone gives ease, one or two at bed time ensures rest. For relieving difficulty c breathing they are invaluable They contaii no opium or any violent drug. Sold by al Cb piste m tins is i} 3 and z% gd each.

AUCTIONEER'S REPORT

» Mr A. Harrison reports his weekly Bale on Salu'day, 15 h September, as fol lows : • Oattlts — Springer*, E4 13a 6d to £5 2a 61 ; stores, £2 to £% 17s 6d There is a demand for good quality cows clobo to calving Fias.— Fuckers. 13s, 13* 6d, H«, 14* 6d ; Btorea 13* 6d, 18 , 20a, 26a Fuckers and sipa are m good request, m fact tbo prices thoy aro now bringing m my yards have never bton i-x coded. Poultry.— Fowls, 1b 9s, 2s 6d to 3j ; ducks, 3* to 3s 9d. Produce. — Dement?, 5s to 6s ; kidneys, se, 7a to 10a ; chek wheat, 2s to 2s 6 1 por bushel ; oats* Is 6d to 2s 2i ; onionp, £d to l|d per 1b ; carrots, la 6 I to 2s ; bran, 3s to 4s ; sharps, 5s to Gs ; mutton, Id to 24i per 1b ; onroaee pork. 3M per lb ; tea, 12b 6d to 14. Spring trap, harness, etc, sold well, also merchandise of various description, any quantity as usual. [

SPORTING.

HAWKESBURY SPRING MEETING.

[per press association ] Sydney, September 16. The prinolpal event resnlted as fol lows : — The Hawkesbury Grand Handicap of 400 aovi. One mile »nd a half. Mr J Mayo'a b m The Qaeen... ... 1 Hon J. White's br g Pi march 2 Mr W, J. Forrenter'a oh o Blarney .., 3 Time, 2min 36$ toes.

AUSTRALIAN NOTHES.

Sydney, September IG. At TattoroalPß las', night 1600 to 200 waa written down ia one band about tho Zaw ZiHiUnd colt Oarbtne for the V R.O. Darby. The cot, oouplod with Malua, was backed at 650 to 2 for the V. R.O Derby and Melbourne Gup, Very little basincss wts dono over the Great Metro polltan Stakes, the beat offer being 7 to 1 on the field.

OTAGO HUNT CLUB.

The following events were decided after we went to press on Saturday :— Hum Club Handioah, 75 boys. Olvla 1 Juggler 2 Cocky 3 Won by four length*, Time, 6uln 16&teoB. Dividend— £6 6s, £5 17s. Wkltee Handicp, 35 aova. La Rose 1 Crossbow 2 Evening Star ... 3 Won by a head. Time, lmin 55secs. Dividend— £2 9a 6d. The Oonsolatlon waa won by Isaac, paying a dividend of £3 10 j, The Hack race wan won by Thistle, with Annie Laurie second. Dividends — £5 0} and £6 12a.

FOOTBALL.

» ASETBURTON v. RAKAIA. .

The first match of the season between Ash burton and Rakoia was played on Saturday on tho latter'a ground, and re sulted m a drawn game, each aido scoring one goal The Ashburton team aesembled at the Somerset Hotel corner about one o'clock, and bcott'a coach being m readinja* a start was made soon after. Tho men selected did not all tarn up, and no loss then four recruits had to be pressed into service, and then there was et ill a iunn Bhort. A ploasant drive o£ a couple of hou-s landed ibo Aehburton reprceonta tivca m Hnkaie, anil no time was lost m making a start. Tho following were the teams. ASHBURTON. Full-back, J. A. Oliver ; three quarter backs, A. JBaohanan, Dalgleian and Ohmtie ; half-backs, tf. Hmpßon and Graham ; forwards, E. J.Fooks (captain). G. Kidd, J. Jnmießon, F. Field. F. A. B. Stuirt, Cbriatian, Powell and Hoop r. BAKAIA Full-back, Sharp; tbreequarter-backa, Raid, Dixon (captaio) and Dunford ; half backs, Laraman and Crawford ; forwards, Howell, Street, Primmer, Storry, Upton, Olark, Brown, Shannon and WilHon, Aehburton won tbe toss and elected to play with the wind m their favtor, Rakaia taking the kick off. Tho play was not of a very brilliant description, and hard kicking only resulted m Kakaia being forced down several timeß. Buchanan on more than one occasion was all bat over the Bakain goal line, and eventually by some judicious passing be wr-s enabled to Bcore. 'ihere was some dispute about hand ball, but this was disallowed, aud Fooks took the kick and placed an unmis takeable goal. For Borne unexplained reason the gentleman who was acting as umpire gave fa ag no goal, and for a time play had to be stopped. Every one on the field who saw the kick had no doubt as to its being a goal, but from the position of the umpire he could not but have been mistaken. After a little delay! the goal was allowed, and Mr Peapook was chosen umpire for Rakaia, and Mr Mullin for Ashburton, Mr Smith kindly acting as referee. Soon after play was resumed, Bakaia was pressed very bard, and Simpson got acroea bnt was held by Upton, and a maul m goal resulted m Simpson being forced into the field of play. By dint of great exertion Rakaia oleared their lines and shifted the scene of the play to the northern end where Ashburton for a time had their work cat out to save themselves. Beld ran and kloked well md was often dangerous, while Olark worked like a Trojan. Upton, and Storry were playing a grand game, and Laraman at half w*s often successful In stopping the Colors' (Ashburton) rushes. Fooks' Kidd, Field, and Stuart, were the pick of the Ashbur ton forwards the latter playing a hard and sterling game. Dalglelsh and Baobanan had the most to do of the b»cks and until half time was called the game swayed from end to end and onoe Aehbarton bad to foroe down m self defence. Soore at half tlmo, Ashburton 3 points, Bakaia nil After a short Interval endi were changed the Colors having a strong wind and the hill to play against. Rakalapl&yed fast and loose and It was not until the Colors rallied that they were beaten back. Oliver from full-baok m»de some useful runs, but the ball was kept. too much among the for wards for the Colors' baoks to get maoh chance. Bakaia plaood faith In Reid and onoe he got possession of the leather, and before Dalglelsh oonld Uokle him, be took a splendid drop and landed a goal amid , «> "eat oheerlng. The scores being now » equai Ashburton worked hard to secure a I vlotory, u^ efforts were unavailing j and time was J«Hed with tho ball In the t Colors' territory »3<* «*• score 3 points j each. i After giving the usual cheers the visiting - team aocepted Mr Dixon'a hospitality and s disposed of a generous luncheon which he i had kindly provided. After seeing the s " lions" of Rakala the horses were onoe i more put to and the visitors giving hearty i. cheers for Bakaia drove at a rattling ptos i out into the moonlight. The journey homeward on a beautiful night was paasod ft as harmoniously as possible, songs and choruses without numbor being given all round. Ashburton was reached soon af tei ten o'clock, the whole party evidently s well pleased »nd latlcfied with the day'e { oatlng. ,1 - c a" BuchA-Paiba."— Quick, complete cure, >• diU anDoying kidney, bladder, and urinarj n hseases. At chemists and druggists. Kemp- II cborne, Prosser, and Co,, agents, Christ Ur b. I

CONCERT AT RAKAIA.

o Tho Oddfellows at Rakaia hold a most succaasful oonoert and danoe ai; the Town \ Hall on Friduy ovnir.g. The hall was / nioely decorated, and presented a very cboa ful appearance The weather being fine, and it being well known that the bnßt talent m the district would be to the fore, there was a crowded houao. The first part of tho program mo was an overture by Mceprs Gates and Wa r d (piano and violin.) Misses Young, Fisher, McMillun, Kobo Bruoa, Mrs Broad bent, and Messrs Poaro*, Grant, Ward, R Bruce, and ihe ltov B. OolUnsoontributtd songs which were well rendered and much appreciated. This portion of the programme concluded wi h a s'.ump speech by IVlr Arthur Oox, which was well given, but m some instances the < local allusions wero perhaps a little too : personal. Nevertheless, it took well. ( After a short interval Mrs Seorstan 1 played on overture on the piano, which was followed by songs from Messrs Grant, Gee, Minnis, Pearoo* and Gates, from Aahburton, and a duet by Messrs Primmer and D. Street, Individual praise . would be invidious ; suffice to say ev«ry- < one contributed much to the enjoyment } of the evening. Tho concert concluded with a faicical comedy entitled "Jonathan Roberts," written by Mr A. Cox, who took the character of that much sought after individual. Mr P. ■'■treet mado a first rate Qonstable O'Toole, jlr D. Bruce took the part of Deteotive Do Bvor, and Mr J. Haig that of warder. Tho scenery waß < painted by Messfß Cox and B.uce. The j farce created roars of laughter, and it need , eoaroely be added that Jonathan outwitted the warder and gentlemen m blue, and c escaped from Ripa island much to their chagrin. j The entertainment throughout was one of the most successful, financially and o horwise, held hero for somo time Everything wtnt off wojl, evoa the little - brushes behind the curtain during moments : of oxcitoment amongst tho get-tlomcn performers. Tlio room was then cleared, and about eix'y couples attended the done*, under the M.O. ship of Mr D J Bruc. Excellent music wiib provided by 1 Messrs Gates and VVurd, and dancing was I thoroughly onjoyed for Boveral hours. - Kefreßbmants wore provided free by the Committee, and to which ample just'eo was dono by mopt of thoso prost nt Fo ended a very pleasant evening, many expressing a hope that unoth'.r would coon be * arranged.

THE ASHBUftION GUARDIAN MOJSDAY SEPTEMBER 17, 1888



Pickford & TJndrill Take th : s opportunity of informing the public of Ashburton and County that their new FURNITURE WAREHOUSE AND WORKSHOPS are now m full working order, and replete with a Choice fitook of all NEW GOODS FOR Sale at lowest possible priceß, consisting of all Designs m ■- ' ' General HOUBI3HOLD FUBNITURE) and Fittings, NOTHING On their part will be wanting to induce thoir patrons to aupport them m their new premises, which will be found far more convenient and roomy than the Old Shop. Note the Addbsps— TANCBED STREET, OPPOSITE AROADF. IRONMONGERY. JOHN OEE & CO. HAVE tow landing and to srrfve ex B.u."Bayl6y" and "Opaw»," from London, and ex " Olan Maoleod," from Ntw York : — 100 Druma Boiled fmd Raw OU 3 Tons Genuine White Lead 1 Ton Bed Lead 6 Oaaka Putty 4 Oftaka Patent Dryers 10 Oaßea Varnbh 150 Kegs Wire Nails 15 Tons Bar Iron 1 Ton Sheet Iron 6 Oaaes Iron Bedsteads 4 Oaaea Spring Wire Mattrisaea Kegißtered Gratea, Ranges, and Bfcove« In great variety 40 Bundloa Galvanised Tobi anC Baokels 3 Oaeeß Gorfle Knives 2 Oases Gorae Grubbers, single n d double edge 3 Oases Prfza Dundee Leather Belting, from 1£ to 6 lnoh 1 Oaoe Razors and Strops 3 Oaßes Table Cutlery 1 Caae Eleotro-plate Forks and Spoons 1 Case Potofli Spoons and Fork* 40 Bundles Spades and Forks 6 Oaseß Garden Tools 3 Oasea Sootoh Plough, and Traoe Chains 150 Ooils Plough Line Rope— Manilla aud Flax, all slses Lawn Bflowerß 2000 Yards Wire Netting, 2 to 3ffc Fencing Wire, barb and plalu 1 Case Garden Syringes 1 Case Rubber Hose Pipe 1 Oeae Rubber Gas Tube 4 Oases Carpenters' Tools v 2 11  Hammers 06 „ American Looka and Hard- ware 3 Oaeeß Babbett'a Metal 8 „ Sharp'a Axes, 3£ to 51bs 4 *„ Tomahawks 1  Hatohots 2 „ Reap Hooka 10 „ Obatra 3 „ Chair Beds 4 „ Fllen 8 Casks Enamelled Ware * ), Bolloware 2  Brushware 8 „ Tinware 4 „ Bolts and Nuts, all afeei 2 Oasea Augers, Bits and Brtcei 4  Perambulators 4  Pitch and Lampblack 10 Druma Neatsfoot OU 60 O».sea Cantor OU 1 Owe bawa 1 „ Bingett 15 Orates and Casks Orookery and Glassware. Iq this lot will be found some beautiful Toilet and Tea Sets BOLE AGBNTB IN THE COUNTY FOR THE McCORMICK Improved Steel Binders JV ORK & CO



Sporting. ASHBURTON RACING CLUB SPEICTG MEETING. THUESDA.Y AND FKIDAY, NOVEMBER 22ND AND 2310), 1888. President— E. G. Wright. Vice-Prbsi- dent— John Grigg. Judge— Mat< hew Stitt Stewards —C. VViPurnell, W. B. Den- shire, Hugo Friedlander, W. Lyttelton, E.G. Crisp; T. C N. Grigg, A. J. Reid, Dr Tweed. Treasurer— David Thomas Clerk of Scales~T. E. Upton* Clerk of Course — A:Hewson. Handicappers — The Committee. Starter 1 First Race to start each day at I p.m^ PROGRAMME OF EVENTS. First Day. 1. Handicap Hurdle Race, of 35 sovsJ nomination, 1 soy ; acceptance, 1 soy 5 The second horse to receive 3 soys out o^ the stake. Over eight flights of hurdles, about 3ft 6in high; Two miles* 2.' County Platk Handicap, of 30 soys ; nomination, 1 soy j acceptance, ios District horses only. One mile and a quarter. 3. Ashburton Cup Handicap, of 55 soys ; nomination, \% lov > acceptance, 1 soy The second horse to receive 5 soys out of the stake. One mile and three quarters 4. Sprint Handicap, of 25 soys ; nomina- tion, 15s ; acceptance, io?« District horses only* Seven furlongs. 5. Novel Race, of 25 soys* Entrance ios, to be made to the Secretary after the Sprint Handicap is run* The winner to be sold by auction immediately after the race, all the proceeds to go to the funds of the Club* Catch weights. Three quarters of a mile*" 6. Spring Handicap, of 30 soys ; nomina- tion, 1 soy j acceptance, ios. One mile. 7. Welter Handicap, of 25 soys j nomina- tion, 15s; acceptance, ios. District horses only. Two miles. Second Day. 1. County Hurdle Race, of 30 sovsj noml* nation, I soy; acceptance, ios. The second horse to receive 3 soys out of the stake. Over 6 flights of hurdies, about 3ft 6in high. District horses only. One mile and a half. 2. Racing Cluu Handicap, of 45 soys; nomination, I soy ; acceptance, I soy. The second horse to receive 5 soys out of the stake. One mile and a quarter. 3. Handicap District Time Trot, (m saddle) , of 20 soys ; nomination, ios j acceptance, ios. The second horse to receive 2 soys out of the stake. District horses only. Weight not less than lost. l'ull-and»go. Three miles. 4. Welter Handicap, of 35 soys ; nom'na- tion, 1 soy ; acceptance, 1 soy. The second horse to receive 3 soys out of the stake. For horses that have never won an advertised race of 25 soys on the flat. Minimum weight, o.st. Two miles. 5. Flying Handicap, of 35 soys ; nomina- tion 1 soy ; acceptance ios, The second horse to receive 3 soys out of the stake, Five furlongs. 6. Disposal Stakes, of 30 soys ; entrance 103 to be made to the Secretary after the Flying Handicap is run The winner to be sold by auction immediately after the race, the whole of the proceeds to go to the funds of the Club, Minimum weight 8 stone. Three quarters of a mile. j RULES AND REGULATIONS. 1 The meeting will be held under tbe rules of racing, and the Ashbuiton Racing Club Rules 2 No entry will be received except on the conditions that all claims, disputes, and ob- jections arising out of the racing shall be de- cided by the Stewards or whom they may appoint. Thtir decision on all points con- nected with the carrying out of th's programme te te final. 3 A district horse shall mean any horse that has been commonly resident m the district between the rivers Selwyn and Opihi, from August 20th, 1888, and up to the date of the forthcoming meeting, and owned by a person who has resided m the said district during the sam period. 4 1 ive per cent will be deducted from the gross of all moneys payable m accordance with this programme for the expenses of the course. 5. All nomination and acceptance fees to go to the funds of the Club. 6. Trotting Race— Horses must trot to the satisfaction of a Referee. 7. The Stewards reserve to themselves the right to add a consolation stake to the pro* gramme. NOMINATIONS. All Nominations accompanied by fee, name, age t description, and performances *oi horse, »tld colors of the rider must be m the hands of the Secretary not later than 9 p.m. on Wednesday, November ist, 1888. WEIGHTS. Weights for the first day's handicaps wi. be declared on or about November 14th Weights for the second day's handicaps will be declared at 9 o'clock m the evening of the first day's racing. ACCEPTANCES. Acceptances for the first clay's handicap must be m the hands of the Secretary not later than 9 p.m. on Monday, November 19th, 1888. Acceptances for the second day's handicaps at 10 o'clock ou the evening of the first day's racing g, q, fqqks, Secretary*,



Drapery and Clothing at prices to suit the Times. WFT pOn.IER, Trnper, Ooih'er, fto. . Tf E CORNER, A hborton • XJL* \J (lftte Manager ot" Lcbday and Co., Cl.rißtchorch, «.nd Gabiiea and Piante, Ashburt>:n\ has p!oapu»e Iri in'onning tl o Public of ami Sur* rounding Diatrictn, that ho lmi purohaecd the business of Messrs Gttbitee and Flante und D.niont and Coe. WINTER GOODS now boinj disposed of at the great red action of EIGHT SHILLINGS m tub £. Jaßt arrived, a very lor«Q nnd will afisortod Sock of now Good*. DRFSSES, PRINTS, LAOICS, KIBBONP, GLOVER Men s J-0 MiVEP. COLLARS, SH.IRTS, BOUTS and CLuTHINU for Spring and Summer wear, at prices to suit tho times and compete with Chrißtchurch, ! The Cheopobt House m Aehburton. Inspection and Comparison invited. "W H. COLLIER, ,co THE COENEB, Fast and Tanored Streets. M°GALLTOI & CO. "TT7"E are now landing, ex " Maud Qrahim," a (Vgo of Flr»t-olMi KAURI VV FLOORING, LINING, SHELVING, and other sizea In PRIMB CONDITION. We have also to hand Large Supplies of RED and WHITE PINB TIMBER, all sizes. A L S 0.~ NEWCASTLE GOAL, WE3TPORT GOAL, AND MOUNT SOMERB COAL Ou* PAINTING and HOUSE DECORATING DEPARTMENT li replete with EVERY REQUISITE. ESTIMATES GIVEN. McCallum and Co., TIMBEK AND COAL MEECHANTS, PAINTERS, PAPER- HANGEES, GLAZIEES, Em, EAST STREET aSHBURTON.



Public Notices. Hornpipes, Jigs, Strathspeys and Reels, put Life and Metal m their Heels.— Scotch Concert. sVaucliop & Co,, GRAIN AND PRODUOR BROKERS. VALUATORS, STOCK-TAKE HS, ' FINANCIAL AND GENERAL COM- MISSION AGENTS, 224, Hereford Stroe*, Chrißtchurch, ARE prepared to negotiate Loins on Freehold Property, Wool, Grain, or any kind of Prod-ice. Lions on growing Crops afc cum>nt rater. For large amounts epeolal arraogemonts can bo made. All business Btriotly confidential. WAUOHQP & CO. THE FEDERAL COFFEE PALAOF, at the corner of COLLINB & Kino Streets, Melbourne. Now open for business. The Federal Palace is only two minutes walk from the Central Railway Station and the Wharves. The Palace contains 550 rooms, comprising Drawing, Dining, Reading, Sitting, Billard, Bed, acd other rooms. Hpeoiol accommodation for families and permanent boarders. The Cuisine and Table appointments for the daily luncheon are a speciality. Particular care exercised to pecure perfect immunity from Accident by Fire, All oharges moderate. 9 26 GEO. COHEN, Manager. To the Ladies. SPLENDID SHOW OF New Spring Goods FOR THE SEASON, EX " RUAPEHU." NOVELTIES. NOVELTIES. l NEW DEES 3 MATEBIALS. New Millinery, &c. ANDEEW On. A. Harrison. Alired Harrison, AUCTIONEER, STOCK AND ESTATE AGENT AND VALUATOR, SATURDAY SALE at 12 o'clock sharp •—Horses, Cattle, Pigs, Produoa »nd Merchandise. PIANO TUNING. Messrs C. Bogg and Go's, representative trill bo m Ashburton next week; Orders loft with tho undersigned (agent for Mcßsrß Begg and Co.) will be handed to him on arrival; Agent for the] NORWICH UNION FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY ALFEED HAEEISON T. Bullock, y TO LET— A 6-roomed Honte In Cox Street, —Apply to T. BULLOOK. ~IrOR~SALE^ 3 STRONGLY BUILT SPRING TRAPS JfOR SALE. /QUANTITY RYEGRASS SEED. T. BULLOOK. TO LET AT LOW RENTAL. A LLENTON Bouse, together with J\. about 9 aores of land. Conveniently altaated, corner of the Belt and Race- course Roads. Apply to T. BULLOCK. NOT having sold by Auction Mr A. J. Kelly's T.S. 709, with Dvrelllng- Honae and other buildings thereon, I am prepared to receive offers for It. Low prioe and liberal terms will be accepted. T. BULLOOK. mO LET— A 6-roomcd house In Came- X fon etreet opposite the Wesley an Ohuroh. T. BULLOOK. TO LET. TWO COTTAGES near tho English Ohuroh T. BULLOOK. TO LET— House of 5 rooraß, with verandbh, together with about 9 aoreß of land. Apply to T. BULLOOK TO I.ET. ROOMS m the Arcade Chambers. Apply to T. BULLOCK. MONEY TO LEND "onlirßtolasfl Security ia sums to suit borrowers, Apply to _ T. BULLOOK. rr*O LET— At a very low rental, a large X building fronting East Street, ealt •ble.fot »lgctin Md ohaff «tore. ,



Public Notices. jteOOO and other TRUST FUNDS <3VfJ\J\J)J roidy for investment on First-class Freehold securities. Apply to j H. WYNN-VVILLIAMB, Solicitor, 211, Hereford Street, 6 Ifi3 Christchurch. rpHE Undersigned ha*e Trnst Funds 1 for Investment upon first class free- hold securities at lowest ourrent rates of intoreßt m eums varying from £50 to £2000. WILDING AND LEWIS, 77 Solicitors, Burnett at. WHAT WILL IT COST TO PRINT? rHE Centennial Printing and Publish- ing Company, Limited, undertake to revise and prepare Manuscript for Publi- cation either m serial or book form, Es- timates and Designs furnished. GARNET WALOH, Editor, NAT. J. BARNETT, Manager, Melbourne ASHBUKTON AGRICULTURAL AND PA&TORAL ASSOCIATION, THE ANNUAL Horse Parade WILL be hold at the ASHBURTON COUNTY SALFYARDS on Tuesday, October 2nd, 1&88 ■At 2 p.m. •* Entries eloae with the undersigned on SATURDAY, 29th September, at 5 p.m. JNO. J. O. QUANE, 9 68 Secretary. The Green Fields of Erin, by St Patrick's Boys— Scotch Ooncert. THE SCOTCH CONCERT. ODDFELLOWS' HALL, WEDNESDAY SEPT. 19th. Tickets, 3j, 2a, and Is. Doors open at 7 p.m. Pibroch at half-past THT2 usual BALL after the Concert. Music by on tffiolont Band. Gen- tleman, 33, J. O, DUNCAN, 9 61 Secretary. MgGREGORS' GATHERING. —Scotch Concert. o - JD # !o c y m o v r, BURGEON DENTIST, 215, Colombn Street (new Buildinge near corner of Gloueoater Street.) Established ... ... ... 1869 SCALE OF~CHARGES : Extraction, 2b 6d per tooth ; Fillings, 5b per tooth. A reduction made whore a number require attending to. ARTIFICIAL TEETH. Ihe charges for Artificial Teeth are roado with a view to strict economy, regulated by such circumstances as cases present, or such materials as patients prefer. Par- ticulars given on application. Consulta- tion free. Nitrou3 Oxido (Laughing Gob) administered <vhcn required. Attendance, 9 am, to 6 p.m. 215. Colombo Street, Chribtohurch . 8 167 Ex "Rimutaka." i THE NEWEST STYLES AND LATEST NOVELTIES IN PRINTS. PRINTS. PRINTS. First Shipment NOW ON VIEW NOW ON VIEW Inspection Invited. - Mitchell & Turner TANCRED STREET ASHBURTON. PRICK LIST OF ASHBURTON DRUG CO., Ld. Froahlyground Linseed Moal, 4d pr lb Pare Newfoundland Cod Liver Oil, 2a 6d per pint Glycerine, 2s per lb Diamond Dyes, Cd per packet Feeding Bottles, 9d eaoh Teato, 2d oaoh Gftuatto Soda, for nuking Soap, Bd, and Is pec tin Tmeses, 4s 6d to 15i eaoh Hlgglnoon's Rubber Enemas, 4s 6d oaoh Galvanic Batteries lent to Customer* freg of charge. Patont Medlolnea at Storekeeper's Prices. As I am prepared to carry cat still farther the Redactions I made when first taking ovor tho Business, I now submit tho above short Llat of Prices as an index to tbo reduced charges I have made In every Department, ospeQlally In Dlspons- ing Physicians' Proscriptions. It mast, however, be borno m mind that m Drags, and more particularly m Medlolnos, the Purchaser must depond almosc entirely on the Integrity of the Chemist. I hive a business reputation of many years In Ashburton to maintain, and am not willing t) damage it, oven to retain • Customer, by supplying a Drag of an inferior quality. Tests Carepdllv Extbaoud, 2s 63. I Children, la. An AislsUnt rosldos on the PremUec, •nd Medicines urgently needed may be obtained at any hoar. Ashburton Drug Company, Ld. i J* W CAMBRIDGE,



Public Notloes. PLOUGH TEAMS* WANTED . , 4 PPLY at ono^ to GOULD and { C\. CAMERON, Springfield Station, 979 SICRBIQHS O' REELS.— Odd- __ fellows' Hall, 19th Sept^ fTIENDERS are invited for clearing JL Rushes off about 250 acres. Tenders not later than THURSDAY, the 20th. J. R. BR.ODIE, - 9 75 Manager, Lovroliffo Estate. TO GRAZIERS. mENDERS will be received at Mr G. J. JamenoQ'a Ofiloe, Ashburton, np to 5 p.m. on THURSDAY, 20;h September, for the right to graz) Sheep on 133 aoreß Grass Land at Tinwald (part of Mr Gra- ham's F«rm). 9t67 SLAUGHTERING LICENSE. IEEttEBY give notice that I intend at the County Oounol meeting m Oofober to apply for a Slaughtering License for large and small cattle for part R.S 176 J 6, near Tmwald JAMES GUDSELL. Tinwald, Eeptombor 3, 1888. 9 28 FOR SALE. A BLOCK of 5£ Aores of first-olas* freehold Land at Allenton, well fenced, and subdivided into two paddocks, bounded by Mill Stream. A four roomed Cottage, with outhouse, and garden stocked with fruit trees and vegetable!, I on the land. — Apply to ROBERT MUSSON, < 9*43 Saundera 1 Road. r MR F. G. THOMAS, SURGEON-DENTIST WILL VISIT ASUBURTON ON THURSDAY, 20tu SEPTEMBER, 1888, And may bo consulted at the Oommercia Hotol. 9 76 CENTEAL UOTEL, Wakanul Road, Ashburton. r i A. J. Kelly Pbopribtok. __— f HAVING taken over the above Hotel, rouovatod and renewed the Farni* t ture and Stock, I trust my Friends and the Pabllo will give mo a fair ihare of patronage, £ Good Stabling. Special Terms for ] Boat do re. B+lsß . . { to th;e ladies of ashbubton. ' . Misses fflorrisoa & Holloiay '' dress and mantle makers ] Tanoked Stbeex ASHBURTON. 5 169 A OARD.j i Miss Carson, ] TEACHER OF MUSIC, \ (PIANOFORTE AND ORGAN), Burnett Street, 12 101 ASHBURTONHIQH SCHOOL BOARD Land to be Let on Lease for 7 or 14 years, mENDERS are Invited for the Leone of X Reserve No. 929, containing 400 acres, situate on the North Bank of the River Hinds. Alternate tenders for the Reserve, an a whole or m blocks of 200 acres each, addressed to the Chairman of the Board, will be received not later than November Ist next. Conditions of lease on view at Mr Jameson's offioeu, Ashbnrton. JOHN EDGAR BUCHANAN, Secretary to the Board. Ashburton, 29th August, 1888. 8+157 Charles Ray, MECHANICAL ENGINEEE REPAIRS Guns, Sowing Maohlnea Lawn Mowers, Pumps, etc BICYCLES and TRIOYCLEB repaired and extrua kept on hand. BIOYOLEsTrOR SALE. Engineering m all its Branches. Cmositb CENTRAL HOTEL, v Wakannlßod. 9t77 Wool Wool Wool SEASON 1888 89. TIT ILESAND 00. Are prepared to make Liberal CASH ADVANCES, At a low rate of Interest, on the ensuing CLIP OP WOOL, Placed m their hands for Salo hero or for Shipment to MILES BROS. AND 00., LONDON, No Commission charged on Advances, and no Commiaslon charged for offering Wool hero unless a Salo is effected. Periodical Sales will bo held during tho Season at Mr Geo. Jameeon's commodious and convenient Stores, Woßt Street, J. T. FORD, Auctioneer. GEORGE JAMESON, 9 70 Agent, Anhburton. Frozen Meat "W TE are prepared to make LIBERAL YV ADVANCES on Frozen Meat placed m our hands for a ale m the Homo Markets. MBBBHB Miles Bros., etc,, our London Agents, givo epocial attention to this business, and have been successful iv obtaining tho Higuoßt prices, SHIPPERS CAN DEPEND ON LIBERAL ADVANOES, PROMPT SETTLE MKNT, SEPARATE ACCOUNT SALES From tho moment that Stock are delivered at the Freezing Works or m tbo railway trucks to our order wo undertake responsibility of Shipping and payment of nil local chorgos, Freight, Insuranoe, etc, thus rolioving shippers of all trouble and loss of time. MILKS & CO., Ghrlutohuroh. : GEORGE JAMESON, , '}9 71 Ag«Qt t Aihbarton.



Public Notices. t TENDERS FOR PLOUGHING. ' . i THENDERB are lnvl ci for ploughing j. 1000 Acroa on tho Logmhor Estate. Tenders to be 83ut m not Inter thnu Noon on SATURDAf, September 28ih. For ' particulars apply to OJBI DONALD MoLEAN, "The Piper Loud and Louder Blew."— l9th Sept. j WANTED mfIREE or FOUR strong and reliable J. Teams, with Ploughs and Diec Har- rows, for ploughing land, oil Turnips, Apply at once to ! D. THOMAS, 9*83 Auctioneer, Ashbuitoa. FUNEBAL NOTICE. TBE Friends of the late Elizabeth Oompxon are respectfully Informed that her funeral will move from her late residence, Wakanui Road, on Wednesday, tho 19th instant, at 2,30 p.m., for the Ashburton Oemotery. BAKER BROS , 9t85 Undertakers. TnE INGATHERING OF ISIiAEL. PUBLIC MEETINGTwIIIbo held (D.V) at tho TEMPLAR HALL, Trianglo, Wakanui Hoad, on THUBSDAY EVENINGS Sept. 20th and 27th, at 7.30 p.m., Conducted by Mb and Mbs J. Rogers, Missionaries from England. 984 Rink de Paris. FBIDAY, SEPTEMBER 28nr. FANOY~DRESS Carnival CARNIVAL CARNIVAL CARNIVAL CARNIVAL Maypole MAYPOLE MAYPOLE MAYPOLE MAYPOLE THE GRAND MARCH of Costume Skators at 8 o'olock. Maypole at 9 o'clock, See future advertisement. TINWALD TOWN BOARD. EXTRAORDINARY VACANCIES I HEREBY give notlco that the Six Persons nominated for the offioe o Commissioners of the Tinwald Town Board on the 12th day of September met. have withdrawn their names as Oatdldateo, and that In accordance with "The Town Districts Act, 1881," and tbe amendments < hereto, and " The Regulation of Local Elections Aol, 1876," an Election of Five Persons to serve as Oommlsslocers of the Tinwald Town Board 4or the ensuing two years will be hold as under :— Nominations In the prescribed form, addressed to the Returning Officer, must be delivered at the Temperance Hall, Tinwald, beforo 12 o'olock Noon on MONDAY, September 24th, 1888. The Poll, If neoflßoory, will be taken at the Temperance Hall, Tinwald, on MON- DAY, October Bh, 1888, between the hours of 0 a.m. and 6 p.m. Nomination forms on application. E. J. FOOKS, Rotaruiog Offioer. Ashburton, September 17th, 1888 9°82 FISHING SEASON, 1888. FISHING TACKLE. FISHING TACKLE. JUST Arrived, ox "Ooptlo" aud "Talnul," a large and well-assorted Stook of a)l Fishing Requisites, viz., : Rods, Lines, Reels, Stooklngs, Minnows, Files, Gaff Hooks, Mountings, Assorted 1 Hooks, and every Article for the Season, i st Lowest Prices. i , 1 Fishing Lloenses can now be obtained 1 from me. [ Also, New Stook of CRICKETING AND LAWN TENNIS J MATERIALS, i Wm. Zander, fishing tackle depot, tobacconist, fancy goods ' warehouse;. « Ltdloa' and Qeotlemen's Hair Dressing, ! Saloons, 8f165