THE ASfIBUKTOM GOARDIAN, MONDAY DECEMBER 17, 188$

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Public Notices THE "BSD CROSS" PBESERVINj' . COMPANY, ) Chapel Street, South Tarra, Victoria. /^i ANNED Tomatoes, eqnal to American \J and at came price ; also Peaohes, Pears, Apricots, of the- finest quality, and m heavy Byrup. All these goods are manufactured under the supervision of Mr George James Ward, late of California. The. Jams, Jellies, Pickles, Tomata Sauce and Assorted Sauces of this Company are well known to be better thin any im- ported, 6 213 KEATING'S POWDEB, KEaItjLNG'S POWDER, '„ KEATING'B POWDER. *' " " KEATING'S POWDER. KEATING'S POWDEB. KILLS BUGS, fleas; MOTHS,. . BEETI.KS. THIS POWDER is quite HARMLBSS to Animal Life, but is unrivalled m destroy- ing Fleas, Bugs, J).oclwcachea, BeetloL Moths' m Fu«, and everj^othor Bpeoiei of mseot;. Sportsmen will find thif invaluable for d BiroyW fleas m their dogs, as also Ladies for their pet dogs, THIS ARTICLE has found bo GBBAT a SALE that it has tempted others to vend a so-called article m imitation. The Public are OAUTIOMBII that packages of th« genuine Powder bear . the autograph of TflOMiS KEATING; Sold m Tins only. ' ' .-; "V -'; ■ -r Mll tml ' TO GET RID OP WORMS to get rid of Worms <j TO GET UID OF WORMS TO GET RID OF WORMS . Use the "absolute" remedy. ttflATi ING'S WORM TABLBWA^SreIJ Vegetable Sweetmeat 'both m aDDear- ' ance ond l taste, f nrtiiahin^ a 1 h3£m&S£ able method of 'adminiaterinff the onl* certain remedy far INTESTINAL Oft THREAD WtenaTlt faVserfeo«? . eafa and mild Pro, amticn. »nd fo eßpecißlly adapted for u,ildwn, fSold m Tina by all Druggists. ; Proprietor— THOMAS KEATING Londoa . ' ... * . BUOOESS THE BEST TEST Off i WOfiTH ■•»*■••■*■ HOLLO WAY'S PILLS &_OINTIpt THB PILLS Purify the Blood, impart tone fo the Nemoi system, and act most powerfully yet soothingly ■- "YP AND BOWELS, Promotfng Digeshen and Assimilation, and Strength and vigcr. Nervous Headachefc T««?bhng S , *& Lassitude and SneS Debihty quickly yield io the potent force™ these weu-known^ Pills, and *they are"ua» nvalledm theit efficacvin all ' FEMALE COMPLAINTS, Kemovmg all obstructions! skfa bfemWleJ " pimples and boas, better than any othe- family medicine known. H i S u A , WORLD " WIDB REPUTATION. It heals every kind of Sore, Ulcer and Wound, more certainly than any other known, salve. Its marvellous penetrating powerf render it invaluable m all •^4T ww ?i-. THROAT AND CHEST DISEASES, "- Curing Bronchitis, Quinseys, and Asthma, : reducing Glandular Lumps,. cloringnSX healing Abscesses ant Fistulas, 3 fo, aUeviatmg the excruciating tortures of " RHEUMATISM, G^UTr And Neuralgia if is uhsuspassed. It new : dbeUe rCmt>Ve and cv «F species otSTaY The PUIs and Ointment are manutac^ure at No. 8, New Oxford streetS^SS Oxford street, London), and are VolOy Si DirecUons for use m almost every langttaae W" Purchasers should look to thelLabrf^ » on ?ot and Boxes. If me adores, and .txeek are not on they axe iprwiom . l V™



207j Rue J3t; Honore*L Paris, ''■ '■ T E GRAJSD'S SPECIAL PRODUCTS Savon- Orlia COrin Soap)— From 1 the for- mule of Dr Q. ttevell.' ' The beet soap • ' for rendering theskin white and soft. 1 ; Sweetly and refreshlnsly ' Minted iv (rose, green and white). 1 • : Savon-Orixa-Veloute, exquisitely- pet* ; "' fumed for ihe toilet and baths:'!' Savoh-Oriia Orlsa Soap>i-No. 3, extni ' fine, m boxes, 6 oakeii IS exquislU '• perfumes, No. 1> " : ; t Orlsa-Savon^lnoorQißj anperlbi quality, rose tea, white heliotrope em&wblte' ' ■ vVlolfit- .• ■ .. .■■'.-. :.:.:■:.' ::;;:* Orlia-Tonlca (exteaoi of plants) to oleinßt - the hair— new mown^hayr^ossrose, . violet, etc v-.;.  ,;,,• 7t '>yi^ : isß Orlia-Powd6r— FloweVa of QaroUna rioe'; for softening and . refreshing this -'•" skla ; m excellent boxes* With powdet puff , . ...... .1 •:•■-.:. OiUa-Veloute— Flowers of tloe powder, adhering to the okln, wlth : the per* fume of new moon hay Orlia Flowert (white and ambered)— -Av excellent ioilet water, tonioto thr ". skin, sweetly and delicately per- fumoi .. . ■■■-•-.■■.■,--.:;' i-.:.- --iqna-Orli a—Now toilet water, refreshings . the skin Orlia*Hay — A toilet water with th« per- fume of new moon hay < , :. Orlsa-Aoldullne— ; Toilet vinegar, •romitfo : y and disinfebtant, speolaUy adapted -. for ladles' tpUeta ; , ;, i -,., :  ; Otlia«Sootoh.Lavender— Sprigs of S»ii> oh • .. -^ lavender flowers ; a rloh toilet .wfttetj :■> Bau>de-Oologne.OrlM— The high-Ufe toi. * let water , . ..' •.. ..■-••-» '. < :^, Orl»a- Water— Oonoentrated and distilled* Extraotof superior Ban de Oologna --. / aoutteH-Orlaa-Dentlfrlce — An exlfir fo| .;. .- _ pxeserving the teeth and: gqma In good health and preventing deoaj . : : . v, ; Orlia-Dentalre, X paaU or powder^ foi : . whitening th» te«th without affeoting : : th.c enamel . ■ . Ess Orlsa et Ocisa-Lys — . Perfumes fo» aoentlng llnon and the handkerchief ; without staining : Orlsa-Oil— Vealpusly perfumed .1 for ren. : aerlng the hair **f t and brilliant, and . ;. preventing or a falling off ; Orln-Laote (Orl«a Milk)— An emulttv* : lotion refreehlDg tonlo to the skla, sreraovlng B9d spots And preventing wrinkles on the . OremeOrLka (of Ninon de Lenelos)— For prodaolng a beautiful white joomplex* - ion with the oleairnesa and velvety softness of youth OrfaalLuG-Oolorante fthe best hair dye)— / For Instantaneously dyeing the hall any snade, and with no danger to health. In boxes, eaoh wltb. biosh- eomb; pvospeetos, and bottle^, «r In' boxes, the bottle only without acoes s'6'rles v ■ .. 'i ,' ' - .-..., Ifisi Orlia-Inoolora Vlolette of the a moat exquisite i perfume nosegay of violets * < , ' Kib Orlsa Suave white hellotiopeß quet <rt thS Howe*. •t 7 ; .



THE WONDERFUL CANADIAN MEDICINES. SPECIAL WABNING, As the above Medicines have been imitated and Bold m Dunedin, I will m futnre put a green label bearing my signature on eaoh bottle, and none will be genuine without. £10 Beward will be giv n to anyone who can give euch information as will lead to the conviction of any person or peißons copying the same label and signature. j THE CANADIAN EEMEDIEB Are the very best Medicines brought to New Zealand, nnd which have been proved to cure when all other remedies have failed. The following are a few of many hundred Testimonials received ;— PARALYSIS. Dii Dtjflot, Dear Sir,— My Bon, Gsorge Newton, now twelve years of age, has Buffered from par aly Bis from his childhood, and never walked m his life without two cratch eB till you treated him with yoar wondeiful Canadian Medicines. He is now completely cured. Geoh6h Newton, No. 3 Worcester street, Christchurch, HIP JOINT DISEASE. Dr Dtjflot, Dear «ir,— Charles Frisk, my b^oy, whom yon treated for hip joint disease, X am now pleated to say ia internally well. He suffered for two years, and during that time he never walked without crutches. Mr Frisk, Wooleton Statior, Chriatchurch. RHEUMATISM. Dr Dtjflot. Dear Sir, — I have suffered from Rheumatism for the last eighteen years,' and during the lost three years I have been confined to a chair, being quite anable to help myself m any way. I used your Canadian Medicines, and am noxr quite free from the awful pains, and feel quite strong ond well, and walk ns well as I ever did m my life. MIS BtTTTON, Gladstone Street, Ohristohurch. - THE PRICE OF THE CANADIAN MEDI- | CINE, 7b 6d, Bent carefully packed to any address m New Zealand. J. F, Stratz, : 261 HIGH STBEET, CHRISTCHURCH BOLE AGENT, To whom all Post Office Orders are to be mado payable. SUB-AGENCY — Mr D, I cFarlane, STOBEKBEPBR, ASH BURTONf.



J. F. Stratz Ss Co : i J. F. STRATZ, WATCHMAKER. JEWELLER, AND OPTICIAN, 261 HIGH STREET, CHRISTCHURCH. ePEOTAOLES A SPECIALITY. WE HAVE jhst leceiveii direct from the MannfacLnrerß m Lepszig, Germany, a Tory Large Assortment of Bpectaebg, Eye Glasses, and other Optical Goods, and have now the largest and best Assortment of Spe.taoles m the eoleny :o chocse from. Spectacles to sui all sights, 1b rain Spectacles m nicely finished Frames, Is 6d, Our Spectacl( sat 2s fid pai% The whole o' the Frames are warranted of best steel, hardened and tempered. Bnperior qualicy best polished Lenses, 8s 6d pair Best Crystal Spectacles, m finely finished hardened Steel Frames, 4s 6d pair;. The Crystal Spectacles we can safely reborn* mend as the best substitute for Pebbles. Our guaranteed Pebble Spectacles, every One stamped, 7s 6d pair. Advantages ot PEBBLE LENSES. The surface of Glass Lenses soon becomes dull t.nd cloudy, owing to the action of the perspiration of the hands and face upon 'he chemical ingredient? of the glass. Pebble Lenses being made from a natural crystal (found m Br; ail) are not m the le st degree subject to tbiw deterioration, retaining treir b; iiliant polish under constant use for as n any years as glass lenses do months. This is of great importance. The surface of glaea lenses, also, soon becomes covered with fne scratched, which destroy t'.eir clearness Pebble lenses being extremely bard are not affected m this manner. Pebble i enuea are remarkably cool to ths Eyes. Pebb'e Lenses are not so liable to breakage aB those of glass. The " Fantasooptio," newest Fhape Pebble., The "Pansodunoptic," tinted Bpectacle, acknowledged the best spectacle for the eyes. Concave Spectacles m large variety. Folders. Convex or Concave from 2s 6d pair. Bye Frotectorsj all colours, Is 6 a pair. ; We have a very large assortment of coloured Glasseß, sucb as the •• Globular," 'Double Sides," Folders, c.c, etc; Goggles, all wireorwi-e and glass, 6d i»ir. Bpectaole Ca^ea m large variety. Gold and Silver Frames made to order. Your s ght tested free of charge OHBIBTMAS PRESENTS. Before pnrcha ing elsewhere inspect our Stock of Watches, ulocks; and Jewellery, and prove for yourselves that we have the largest Stock m the colony to choose from, and on which we have made special reductions on our already well-known low prices. Please note the addres — J F. Stratz, WATOBMAKEB AND JEWEUjEB, 261 HIGH STREET, CHRISTCHURCH.



EDEN GEOBGE'S great: discovery; EDEN GEOBGE begs to inform the inhabitants of Ashburton and sur- ronnding districts that he has just discovered a MOST IMPORTANT PROCESS by wbich Photographs can be produced at ONE-FOURTH THE USUAL COST, And that he h*as consequently reduced bis priceß aB under : — Carte de Visites, 5b per doz., old price, 25a per doz. ; Cabinets, 10b per doz, old price, 50b per dcs ; Boudoirs, los per doz, old price, 90s per doz ; other sizes proportionately reduced. Persons who were Photographed during the Aehbarton vißitoan obtain extra copies at the above prices adding exchange and postage. Although the above prices $re ' :: go- extremely Binall the finest work fc guaran- teed, as the Photos taken by the new prooees are vastly snperior. to. those taken by the old one, and they are also permanent. At the above priceß all, Photos must be prepaid for, as no ledger will be kept and on no account will this rule be broken. . ! When 'visiting Ohristchurch don't forget to visit . Eden George's Vestibule where over 150Q excellent Photographs are to be seen without charge. BSbiar George, T&E |f OPULiR PHOTOGBAPHBK



Public Noticeßi GLASGOW DRAPERY and OLOTHING COMPANY, East Street, next Patching, Sail- maker. H, J. WOOD & Co STATIONERS' HALL, i tfriedlander'a Buildings Ashburton. NEW BOOKS. A LARGE Selection of the latest 1 cheap Editions, New Books for Sohool Prizes and Presentation In great variety, A speoia discount to Sohool and Library Com mlttees CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR CARDS, New Season 1888-89. A LARGE AND BEAUTIFUL ASSORTMENT Now reidy for Inspection, Including Ohromo, Hand Painted, and Photo Cards o New Zealand Scenery, suitable for ■ending to Friends In other parts of the werld. Large stock of Stationery and Account Books of every description. Writing Oases and Desks, Scrap, Photo, and Fern Albums, Work Boxes, Purses, Oard Cases, Pocket Books, Photo Frameß, and every description of Fancy Stationery. LETTS DIARIES OR A SB9. Commercial, Rough, and Pooket Series H. J. WOOD& CO, STATIONERS' HALL, ASHBURTON. A. Harrison. Alfred Harrison, AUCTIONEER, STOCK AND ESTATE AGENT AND VALUATOR. SATURDAY SALE at 12 o'clock sharp — Horaeo, Cattle, Pigs, Produce and Merchandise, Farming Implements and Vehloles of all klndß constantly m Yards on view FOR SALE. Clearing Sales held In town or Country as required, and moat liberal terms arranged with both Buyers and Sellers. Rents oolleoted, and the Business of Absentees managed with care. Valuation made of Properties or Merohan. disc on easy terms. Advances made Instantly on Goods delivered at the Store for Sale. TO LET — Commodious Residence on East Belt, lately ocoopied by 0. Bawson, Esq. Contains 6 rooms]; large handsome dining room, 18 z 12. Wind mill pomp, beautiful garden, 2 acres, and every convenience. Bent very moderate TO LET— Shops In Ooleman'a Build- ings, Reduced rents. Good briok buildings handsome shops. Agent for thb Norwich Onion Fire Insurance Company, ALFRED HARRISON. Eden George.



GRATEFUL— COMFORTING . EPPS'S COCOA. ■ BREAKFAST. BY, a thorough knowledge of the natnrn jlawß which govern the operations of diction and nutrition, and by a oarefu appu lotion of the ' fine properties of we! ■elected 0000a, M_'. Epps ha. provided out breakfast tables with a delloatdlj flavoured beverage irhlon may save u» many heavy doctor's bills. It Is by tht ad 'cloua uao of suoh artloloa of diet ih&- a conotltutlon may be gradually built a\ until strong enough to ledot every ten dency ' to disease. Hundreds of ■übtli maladies tto floating, _U"oxjnd ua ready c attack wherever there » weak point. We may esoape many s fatal shaft bj keeping ourselves well fortified with pnr« food and a properly nourished frame.- An article m the Civil Service Qaxtitt, Made simply with boiling water or milk Sold In ilb p_c\ova by Grooen, labelled tnua :— JAMES EPPS AND CO., HOMOIOPATHIO OHBMIBTS, LONDON ENGLANI STEEDMAN'S SOOTHING powders; FOR CUTTING TEETH. CAUTION TO PURCHASERS. The value of this well-known Family Mcd cine has been sugely tested m all part world, nnd by all grades of society, for upwat of FIFTY YEARS. Its well-earned, exten sive -ale has induced SPURIOUS IMITA TIONS, some of which m OUTWARD APPEARANCE so closely resemble the ori gina as to have deceived many purchasers ! The proprietor therein*." Csels it due to, public to give t special .kacion against the use of SUCH IMITATIONS. Purchasers are therefore requested t fully observe the four following 1 characteristics, without wh.ch none genuine: — iat.-— ln every case the wordi JOHN STEEDMAN, CHEMIST, WALWORTfi SURREY, are engraved on the Governmen Stamp affixed to each packet. and,— Each Single Powder nas direction! fe dost, and the words, John Stkkd i Chemist, Walworth, Surrey, printed thereon 3rd.— The name, Steedmsn, is always spel with two HE's. 4th.— The manufacture is carried on lolely at Walworth, Surrey. Sold In Packets by all Chemist. ancOMed! B,Qfl Veodbri a tl^i Jd a_4 91 9 d Cftch, ' KlWmQ*N*,P*<W3*ModC^ ,



Bi Rises; Notices. ONE box Otark'B 841 pills is war- ranted ro cure all discharges f ;om the urinary organs m either sex (acquired of constitutional), gravwl and palna m the back. Guaranteed free from mercury. Sold m bozeß 4a 6d each, by all ohemiatß and patent medicine vendors. Sole pro- prietors, The Lincoln and Midland Conn* ties Drug Co., Lincoln, England, For sale by the wholesale Houses. nnOWLE'S PENNYROYAL AND 1 STEEL PILLS FOR FEMALES qulokly oorreot all Irregularities, and relieve the distressing symptoms so pre- rajent with the box. Boxes la l£d and 2a 9d, of all Chemists and Pafcont Medlolne Vendors. Prepared only by Tho Lincoln' and Midland Oounfclea Drag Co., Lincoln, England. Wholeea'* J all the Wholesale Houses. Beware of Imitations. IT EATING'S POWDER destroys both C\. fleaa. moths, beetles, at.d all o'her insects, whilst quite harmless to domeatlo animals, In exterminating beetles the success of this powdei io extraordinary, all is perfectly clean In application. Se« the article you purchase la KEATIN'i'S. All imitations are noxious and Ineffectual. , Sold m tins, 6d, la, and 2a 6d eaoh, by all Ohemlats. BLANOARM IODINE OF IRON PILLS \ PPBOVBDbythe Academy of Medicine iraL of P^ris, arc specially ret ommended by tho Medical Celebritieß of the World fcr Scrofula (Tumors, King's Evil, etc), tha eaily •fcageaof Consumption, Constitutional Weak- nesi, Poorness of Blood, and for stimulating and regnlating Kb periodic COMSO. None genuine unless signed "Hansard, 40, rnoßoaa- parte, Paris." Sold by Dmggisti *nd Ohermac tfaron«uoai ho Colonief \yTOUNT SOMURS & METHVEN LfX ROYAL MAIL OOAOH. On Mid after Jannaij 1 it, 1886, the indersigued will run a Ooaoh eaoh Mon- lay, Wednesday and Saturday, starting at aoonfrom Hood's Hotel, Mount Somcrg fo» Sprlngbutn and Alford Forest, there lonneotlngwlthDufrsOoaohfrom Mathven •aturning same evening. Fares— Spring. mm, 2b, return, 3a j Alford Foeest, * retain, 6s. 1 « T. HIX, piNWALD AND MOUffT SOMERS I RAILWAY. WOUNT BOMEFB AND OAVENDISH ROYAL MAIL OOAOH. The above Coach leaves Hood's hotel »r Cavendish Railway Station every day, meeting each train. PaaseLgers by morning train may pro- ceed by eoaoh io Alford Tores*, thence to Methven m time for the last train for Jhrlstchuroh, or may retnrn m time for ho last train for Ashburton. Parcels ant" Orders will receive every *ttentlon. and Buggies on hire. ln . JOHN HOOD /AYARD AND BLAYN PAPEIT Sixty ywTB of great success proclaim superiority m the treatment of Violent Colds, Ir ritation. of the Cheat, Aching, Sprain Spraißß, Sores. 3calda, Corns, Bnniona, Sof Corns, etc This <_iodi sine, the property o whiohhas beon established moro than half a century by thousands of cures, is of an invalu- able übo m many inflammatory diseases againßt which thero oro not many e£B aclouß remedies, find is therefore justly considered by a great nnmbar o Antic moßt eminent physicians as the most active and least irritating agent m the bove affections. In order to avoid counterfeiting, Meeari Fayard and Blayn'i Si^naturo hai to be required on every ro of paper and on cho box. Wholesale SO. Eve Baint-Merri, Parii France) and sold by all OhemUts m the Oionies: FOR COUGHS,- COLDS, Bronchitis, Asthma, Influenza, Consumption, &o KAY'S Compound Essence of Llnaeed, ! Aniseed, Senega, Bquill, Tolu, etc., with Ohlorodyne, KAY'S Compound, a demulcent expec- torant, for Coughs, oolda and chest oomplalnts. KAY'S Compound, for Cough, and Colds ! Is equally serviceable for Horses and Cattle. KAY'S Tio Pills, a speoiGo m Neuralgia, * Faoe-aohe, etc. Contains Quinine, Iron, etc. AOAGULINE. — Cement for Broken \J artiolee. I Sold .Everywhere, j Sole Makers — ' KAY BROTHERS, Llm., | ; Stookport, England, j



TO STAND TflE SEASON AT GROVE FARM, TINWALD, THE THOROUGHBRED HORSE, Perkin Warbeck 11. By Perkin Warbeck (imp), dam Miss Kate (Imp), the dam of Antelope and Sultan. For full Pedigree see Cards. PERKIN WAIiBECK 11. baa splendid action, possesses great Btrength, ia aB handsome as thoy are made, and is a horse calculated to throw a most va^able class of racing or other stock. An examination of his Pedigree will Bhow that he posseßees a double strain of the celebrated Adventurer blood, and is one of the very best bred animals m the Southern Hemisphere. The sons of New- minster have, as a family, beeu more successful, at the Ptud than any family of modern daya, and with the exception of Hermit, who is now standing m England at 200 guineas, Adventurer, the grandsire of Perkin Warbeck 11. has produced the most winners of them all. For further particulars apply, EDWARD GATES, I 9*157 Grove Farm, Tinwald. TO STAND THIS SEASON, at Netberby Farm, Aehburton, and travel the District;, the Thoroughbred btalllon Johnny Faulkner. Pedigree : By St, Albans, out of Im- pudence, by Peter Wilklnn, out of Pru- ience, by Jemy, out of Black Sail, by Vanderer, out of fairy (imp), Terms : £10 10s for thoroughbred mares ; £5 5s for half-bred mares Qroomage fee, ss. Alao, the Thoroughbred Stallion Kouser, By Messenger, out of Kate O'Sbane, Will ntand at Netherby Farm, and travel the districts of ABhburtoD, Me*hveu, Wakannl. Ohertßejr Rakaift, and Wlnßlow. Terms, £3 10s ; guarantee, £5 ss, Season, Ist Jatinary, 1889. Guarantee, Ist July, 1889, 3ood Erplleh g:a8» paddocks at 2s C Every care but no mjorslblli ABBEY



StudP TO TRAVEL THIS SEASON, IN THE RAKAI4, METHVEN & ASHBURTON DISTRIOTS. THE THOROUGHBRED STALLION, LiverpDol, years old, by King of OJubs, dam Idalia crinp, £3 3s Season ; groomago fee, 5a LIVERPOOL will be at Scott'B Stables, Aehburton, on WEDNEfcDAY Nights. For further particulars applj to WILLIAM KERR, 10*20 Proprietor. South Rakaia. rs\O STAND THIS SEASON AT I METHVEN, and will travel the , Aehburton, Ohertaey, and Rakaia Districts THE THOROUGHBRED BTALLION Hunnington. For Pedigree Bee Cards. Tbrms : For Seaßon, £2 10s ; payable by promissory note, due the Ist January, 1889. Guarantes, £3 10s, payable Ist July, 1889 ; Groomage, 63, sttlctly payable at lime of first service. For two or more mares, the property of one owner, allowance will be made. Any mare sold or exchanging hands to be paid for. Paddocklng, 2s per week. Every care but no responsibility. Forfurrherpartlculars apply at Methven Livery Stables, or to the Proprietor. G. H. ALLISON, 9*169 Methven. TO TRAVEL THE LONGBEAOH AND ABHBURTON DISTRICTS; The Clydesdale Entire, ■ Young Major. YOUKG MAJOR is by Major, who was imported to Tasmania from England by It. Q Kermode, Esq. He took firat ririze at tha Royal Society's Miow m England, and also many first prizes 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 progony gained many awards* Tebms : Season, £2 ; guarantee, £3 10s; groomage fee ss, payable at firßt service. CHARLES DAWSON, 9*141 Waterton- TO TRAVEL THTS SEASON IN THE MAYFIELD, MOUNT BOMERP, AND ALFORD FOREST DISTRICTS . The pure-bred Clydesdale Entire, Auchmore, 3 years o!d, bred by Alex. Campbell, Taieri, His sire is that celebrated Bullion, Lord Hal ißbury, imported from Scotland, for 1500 guineas. His dam Jess, bred \y the late John Nimmo, Taieri, from an 1 sported mare. Apobmore took second *rize as a 2-year-old m 1886 at Dunedin (how. Terms : Season, £3 payable Ist January 1889; guarantee, £4 4s ; groomage fee, ss; payable first service. Three or four mares aB per nrratgement. GIDEON SCOTT, 10*24 Proprietor.



i StnrL TO STATED THIS SEASON at Owner s Livery fra-hlep and travel the District, — THE PUREBRED ENTIRE PONY, Aladdin. , By Prlnco Charming, imported from England, out of Polly, imported from Wanganai by Mr J. Puge. ALLADDIN took firßt prize m 1887 » Chrißtchurch Show for boat pony, and private prize for best pony by Prince Charming ; also first prize at Rangior.i m 1887, tho only throe times he was Bhown ; He is 4 years old, a rich roan, stands 13 bands high, and bred by that well-known breeder, O. Dampier-Oroßeley, Esq., Rangbra. For terms and particulars, apply G. F. SOOTf, Proprietor, 10J1131 Livery Stablea, Ash-burton. TO STAND THIS SEASON. mHE THOROUGHBRED STALLION Wizard, By King of Clubs, dam Gbnrm, both imported. WIZARD ia half brother to Spade Guinea and Stonyhurat, and full brother to Oharmer, and was bred by the Middle Park Stud Company. He la a beautiful whole-colored oheatnnt, and shows grand power and quality. For fall particulars apply to Groo charge, Somerset Stables. m m Or O. KEARNS, Proprietor, 10 71 ABhburtoD. TO TRAVEL THIS SR4BON, IN THE METHVEN AND LAURISTrt DISTRICTS. THE OLYDEBDALE ENllafe, Diplomacy. Bred by John Grigg, Esq., of Long- beach. Diplomacy's sire is Lord Beacons- field, dam Pleasant by Prince Charlie. Terms ; £3 season, guarantee, £4 10s ; groomage fee, 5s ; payable first service. To bona fide owners of 5 mares, a liberal allowance given ; if 6 mares 1 allowed free. Mares changing hands to be paid for as season mares, For further particulars apply Groom m charge, or DENNIS MoKENDRY, 10*21 Proprietor, Oaimbrae. TO TRAVEL THE WHEATSTONP, WATEBTON, WILLOWBY, WAKA- NUI, ABHTON, AND TINWALD DISTRICTS. The pure-bred Entire Colt, Vanquisher, 4 years old. Sire, Young Vanquisher (imp), dam, Tibbie, by Prince Royal. For full pedigree and particulars of prizes see cards. Terms : Season, £3 ; payable Ist Jan. , 1889. Guaiantee, £5 ; payable lat Sept, 1889. Groomage fee, ss. JOHN KMALL, 10*19 Proprietor, Wheatstone. TO TRAVEL THE WAKANUI, OHERTBEY and SURROUNDING DIS- TRICTS. THE PU BEBRED CLYDESDALE ENTIRE Conqueror. He is by Lord Salisbury (imp;) dam Scotch Annie (imp.) For full pedigree and prize list see cards. Terms : Season, £3 ; guarantee, £4 4b, single mares ; or two mares or more, £4 each ; groomage, sa. For other terms apply to groom m charge, or THOMAS LANGLEY, 10*62 Proprietor, Dromore. TBE AMERICAN TROTTING HORSE Blacky/i cd AMallaii, WILL Stand this Seßson at Owner's Stable, and travel the Asb barton County. Tbbmb: Season, £3 10j ; guarantee, £5 ss ; groomage fee, sa. THE CLYDESDALE ENTIRE COLT Johnny's Fancy, Bred by Mr James Gow, of Taieri, by Lord Salisbury, dam Pally 2nd, will Stand this Season at Owner's Stable, Lyndhuret, and travel the Methven and Alford Forest District, Tebms': Season £3 ; guarantee, £4 * 3 > groomago fee, sb. I For farther particulars apply to groom charge, or MAX. FRIEDLANDER, Proprietor. TO bTAND THifc SEASON, AT OWNER'S FARM, I WINOHMORE ROAD. THE THOROUGHBRED JSNTIRE Athlete Bred by Me Sibbald, of Burke'u Pass. ATHLETE m a beautiful brown, and stands 15 hands 3 Inches high. He is by Detractor, dam Promleed Land. De- tractor is by the celebrated Tradaoer, Promlßed Land by The Peer. For ex- tended pedigree fire 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, 3° *" WLsLcrwe Road, g.-w. r riOB &o o> General Auctioneers, Land and Estate Agents, 20, Collins Street, West, Melbourne, Are prepared to undertake Sales of Free- hold Property, H ousehold Furniture, Mer- chandise, etc. Liberal advances made on goods for unreserved sale. Monthly lists of Property for sale, or to let, issued free. Loans negotiated, Absentees represented, Insurances effected, charges moderate, ettlemento prompt, Land e&lca con* dnyted, I\>' 4



; Sporting. ~" ASHBURTON TRADMIEI'SJAffIG Ml ANNUAL MEETING. , To be held on the Ashbnrton Racecourse on THUE&DAY, DEC. 27, 1888. FOR DISTRICT HORSES ONLY President— Mr W. C. Walker, M.H.R, Vice-Presidents— Mr Julian Jackson and Majo W. J. Steward, M.H.R Judge Major Steward, M H.R:J Tfeasur r- Mr R. M. Cuthberts-n Stewards Messrs F. Gates, M. Friedlander L. Markey, G- C. Primmer and Peter Williams Handicafper — Mr Geo. Cutts Starter— Mr D. O'Bren Clerk of the Course— Mr G. F. Scott Clerk of the Scales— Mr A. J. Kelly PROGRAMME. First Race to Start at 12.30 p.m. I— 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, 1 5s ; acceptance, ios 2 — Maiden Plate, of 20 soys. For horses 3 years oldand upwards, that have neverwon a race, value 10 soys or over. Weight for age; One mi!e. Nomination, I eov 3 — Abhburton 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, ios ; acceptance, ios 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, ios. (Winner o( Ashburton Plate to carry 7lbs penalty) 6 — Flying Handicap, of 25 soys. Second horse 5 soys from the stake. Six furlongs. Nomination, 15s ; acceptance, ios. (Winner of Ashburton Plate or Ladies Bracelet to carry 7lbs penalty, dinner of both races to carry I4lbs pennltv 7 — Hack Race, of 10 soys ; winner to be sold for lo soys, any surplus to go to the funds of the Club. No weight under 8 stone. Four furlongs. Entry ios B— Consolation Handicap, of 10 soys Seven furlongs. Nomination ios ; 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 Jcckey Club rules of racing In the Trotting Race all horses to trot fairly to the satisfaction of the Judges. Pull-and-go A district horse shall mean any horse that has teen commonly re.-ident m the district between the rivers belwyn 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 ..rained horses for hire, or been employed m a training stable Five per Ce nt wll be deducted from the gross of all moneys payable m accordance with this programme for the expenses of the course All nomination;; and acceptances to go to the funds of the Club No entry will be received except on the conditions that all disputes, claims, and objections arising out oi the racing shall be decided by the stewards, or whom they may j 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 Tiot, stating the name, age, and ' escription of horse, and colors of the rider, must be n the hands pf the c ecretary, at Henry's Commercial Hotel, Ashburton i-ot later than 9 p.m. on Saturday, December 8, »888; W eights will I c der.'ared on or about Saturday, December 15. Acceptances for the Handicaps and Trot, and entries for Maiden Plate and Hack Race, with fees, must be made to the Secretary not later than 9 p.m. on Saturday, December 22 1888. JAS. PURCHASE, Xi*H2 Secretary. TINWALD RACING CLUB ANNUAL MEETING TUESDAY, JANUARY IST, 1889. President — Mr D. McLean, Vice-Presidents — Messrs J. C. N. Grigg, and C. M. Btrachey. Judge— Mr M. Stitt. Stewards— Messrs J. Begg, G. James, H. Fowler, M. Scott, C. Tephson, and F. Lewis. Star n—Mr David Thomas. Treasurer— Mr M. Scott. Hani- dicappers— The Committee. Clerk of the Course— Mr B. Hanks. Clerk of the Scales— Mr RIB. Jeft. First Race to start at 12.30 p.m. PROGRAMME OF EVENTS, 1. Handicap Hurdle Race, of 20 soys; nomination, ios ; acceptance, ios. The second horse to receive 3 soys out of the st^ke! Over six flights of hurdles, about 3ft. 6in. high. One mile and a half 2, Maiden Plate of 15 soys ; entrance, 15s. The second horse to receive 2 J soys out of the stake. Weight for age. One mile 3. Tinwald Cup, of 30 soys ; nomination, 1 soy ; acceptance, iosJ The second horse to receive 5 soys out of the stake. One mile and ahalf 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, 12s ; no acceptance. The second horse to receive 2 soys out of the stake. One mile 6. Fl\ing Handicap, of 15 soys j nomina- tion, ios ; acceptance, ss. The spcond horse to receive 2 J soys out of the stake,' The winner of Tinwald Cup to carry 7lbs 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, Post entry. Weight 8«t up. Six fur- longs 8. C< nsolation Handicap, of 10 soys ; entrance, ios: Six furlongs 9. Hurry Scurry (if time permits), for all entrance money ; entrance, ios. For horßes that have never won public money. Catch weights. Half-mile 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 racine:, shall be decided by the Stewards, or whom they may appoint. Their decision on all points connect ed with the carrying out of this programme, to be final. 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 Kiver, 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 tf>e expenses of the course. 6. All nomination and acce. tance fees to to the funds of the Club, 7. Trotting Race. — Horses must trot to the satisfaction of a Referee. NOMINATIONS Nominations for Hurdles, 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 Scott's Hotel, Tinwald, not later than 9 p.m. 6n SATURDAY, December 15th, 188 WEIGHTS Weights will be posted about 7.30 p.m. on the 27th l3ecember, and will be published on the 28th. Post cards with weights will be posted to all nominators o fhorses 1 . ACCEPTANCES % -t . Acceptances fo- Handicaps and nominations fo Maiden Plate must be m the hand* of the Secretary, at Scott s Hotel, Tinwald, not later tbnn q p,iri, 29th December 1888 i - STEPHEN CLARK, . >



Henry Zalider. HENRY ZANDER I BEG to intimate that t have now on hand my season's supply of B1&T BINDING TWINES {MANILA and HEMP), which are open for frupectitn aow, and I bave great pleasure m ttafing ftat the quality «f it exceeds last year I*,1 *, notwithstanding that it then aye GRATIFYING SATISFACTION te all who used it. Among the many I point tftttthefellowingl JSPECIAL ADVANTAGES:— It is manufactured m the Colonies. 2. 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 this great improvement ; last year.) j. It is wound perfectly even and firm, and runs 750 feet to the pound, and stands a strain of over i.olbs. The Hemp Twine is 4-ply, and runs oßolt to the pound, and is also manufactured m the Calonies. As Hemp has and is still advancing, farmers will benefit by booking their orders now to save the' extra rise X am now booking orders for all the leading -takers of .. ~ BEAPEBS AND BINDEES Including McCORMICK, MASSEY, DEER. ING, 3,, etc- and beg to inform my clients that besides extras for the Massey's Machine, I shall keep a larger stock of GENUINE McCORMICK EXTRAS this Harvest Season than any previous year, and will be glad to supply them to farmers at any HOUR, NIGHT OR DAY. A few second hand McCORMICK TWINE BINDERS on hand, guaranteed m good order. I have just landed ex " lonic," 20 tons best Soft Steel BINDING WIRK of the White- cross- Brand (the favorite of the Farmers), and it will "be of great advan age to Farmers to give their orders EARLY, as the QUALITY «ann«t be equalled. t HAVE ALSO IN STOCK AND TO LAND, 50 Cases Castor Oil 100 Drums Linseed Oil 106 Drums Machine Oil (including Colza, Olive and Sperm) 5 Casks Lubricating Oil 10 Cases Lard Oil 8$ Drums Tattoo Oil, red and black, ready for sheep branding IO Bales best 5-ply Seaming Twine Hornsby's and Ransome's Plough Shares Hay Rakes and Hay Forks Garden Tools of every description China and Glassware Electro-plated wore for Christmas presents General Station and Family Groceries Mauritius, China, and Queensland Sugars China, India, end Ceylon Teas \Vines, Spirits, Ales, and Stout, etc., etc., etc. Being a direct Importer of all |thej[above • named Articles, I am m a position to under- sell any local Merchant, and can put Farmers, and Stationholders on as good a footing as any Wholesale House. HENRIZANDER, GtnerallMtrchanUiidiiluprUr, AGENT FOR Stm Fire Insurance Company Canton Marine Insurance Company National Mutual -Life] Association oj Australasia.