THE AttABUBW*" tfCJABBIAN, THIIBSDAY DECEMBER 6, 1888

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SUCCESS THE, BEST TEST Off WOETfI HOLLOWAY'B ■ PILLS & OINTMESf. 1 .. i —_ THIS UNIVERSAL MEDICINE IS iA [ THE PILLS' ( Purify the Blood, impart tone to the Nervous ( sy 81" 11. and act most po werfuUy yet sdbthingly I * "VER AND BOWELS, Promotfng Digeßtien and Assimilation, and «d °wj?g the whole bodily frame-with Strength and vig.r. Nervous Headaches, Trembhngs, Lassitude and General DebUity quickly yield to the potent force 6 . theF« well-known Pills, and they are mm rivalled m theii efficacy mall . FEMALE COMPLAINTS, Removing all obstructions, skin blemMies pimples and boils, better than any cthe family medicine known. I THE OMTMENT 5 HAS A WORLD-WIDE REPUTATION. It heals every kind of Sore, Ulcer-and Wound, more certainly than any other knowa • • salve. Its roarvellous penetrating powen render it invaluable m all F"«w THROAT AND CHEST DISEASES, Curing Bronchitis, Quinseys, and Asthmsu reducing Glandular Lumps, dOMng^md healing Abscesses ant Fistulas, «d fo* aUeviatmg the excruciating tortures ol 1 A A v RH?UMATISI?, GOUT, 1 And Neuralgia it is unsuapassed. It ncr« I §J S tO remove Scurf and every species of ski ■ f *' 3S eP!? 8?T d Ointment »« manufacture at No. 8, New Oxford street (late 5«. Oxford street, London), and are sold by-iffl CivilSdWorS tCDt Llneß th'W*. Directions for use m almost every lancuaM »" Purchasers should look to the LabS on Pot and Boxes. If me address and street are not on they tre spurious Oriza Perfomery. 207, Rue St. HonoreyParte,x_ T E GRAND'S SPECIAL PRODUCTS Savon-Orlsa (Orls* Soap)— From the for* mule of Dr Q. Keveil. The beat Map for rendering the skin white and aoft. Sweatly and refreshingly scented (rose, green and white). Bavon«Orlia>Velonte, exquisitely pel* fumed for the toilet and batba ;-j , Savon-Orlsa Orlsa Soap)— No. 3, extra fine, In boxes, 6 cakes, lfc exquhdtt perfumes, No. 1:: Orlxa-Savon-Inoorore, superior quality^ rose tea, white heliotrope and white violet Orlsa-Tonlca (extraot of planti) to eleanat. the hair—new mown hay, aiossroie, violet, etc . Orlxa-Powder —Flowers of Carolina rice; for softening and refreshing the skin; m excellent boxes, with powder pnff ' . • L... > Orlia-Velonte —Flowers of rice powder, adhering to the skin, with the per* fume of new moon hay ; , Oili&vPlowert (white and ambered)—Av excellent toilet water, tonlo to thi skin, iweetly and delicately - ptv fumed << ■■.:■. iqua«Orlia—New toilet water, refreshing the skin • . Orisa-Hay—A toilet water with tht per- fume of new moon hay Orlaa-Aoiduline —Toilet vinegar, aromatle and disinfectant, specially adapted for ladles'tollota Orln-Sootoh-Lavender —Sprigs of Sco oh lavender flowers; a rloh toilet water Eau«de-Oologne.Orlm—The high-life to!> let water Orlaa-Water —Concentrated and distilled, Extraot of superior Eau de Cologne GouUes-Orlsa-Dentifrioe — An exllb for preserving the teeth and gumV In good health and preventing decay . Orisa-Dentaire, H pasU or powder, foi whitening Ura te«th without affeotrng the enamel Ess Oriia et Orlia-Lyi — Peifamei for soonttag linen and the. handkeicilif without staining Orlsa-Oll—Vcaloualy perfumed; .for ten aering the hair v*tt and brilliant, and preventing o; a falling off Orlsa-Laste (Orlvo Milk)—An emalslve lotion refreshing tpnio to the skin, removing rad spot! and preventing wrinkles on the Xaoe OremeOrlia (of Ninon de Lenolos)—For producing a beautiful white oomplex* lon with the clearness and velvety softness of youth Orballne-Oolorante /the best hair dye)— For Instantanaously dyeing the,hair any snade, nnd with no danger to health. In boxes, each with brush comb, prospectus, and bottle; er Ib boxes, the bottle only without aoqct sories En Orlsa-Inoolore Yiolette of the a moat exquisite perfume nosegay of violate v Em Orisa Suave white helloliopeß cf the flower. t



- — __^ TO GET RID OP WORMS TO GET RID OF WORMS TO GET HID OP WORMS TO GET RID OP WORMS Vegetable Sweetmeat, both m appear- ance mid teete, tarniahmg a moat *\x2om able method of udmtniaterlng thoonlT certain remedy for INTESTINAL OR THREAD Wpßtto. It ifl. perfectly safe and mild Pre araticn. and h espccinlly adapted for Ciildren. field m Tinj by all Druggists. Proprietor— THOMAS KBATINO Londoa



KEATING'B POWDER. KEATING'S POWDER. KEATING'S POWDER. KEATING'S POWDES. KEATING'S POWDER. HILLS BUGS, FLEAS, MOTtfS, ' BEETLES. THI3 A ? W S I* nito harmless to Animal Life, but is unrivalled m destroy, ing Fleas , Bug*, Oockroachea, Bcetl*. Mothj m Fur B , and every othe/wodes of insect. Sportsmen wiU find tail invaluable for d stroyL,g fleas m their dogs, as also Ladies for their pet don. THIS ABTIOLE has found so GREAT » SALE that it has tempted others to packages of th» genuine Powder bear P snly. ffloMaS ° 4 ™ S '



THE "iiKD CROSS" PRESERVING COMPANF, Ohapol Street, South Yarra, Victoria, /^ANNED Tomatooß, oqual to American. \J nnd at eamo prico ; alac Peaches, Pears, Apricots, of the finont qaalily. and m honvy syrup. All these goods are manufactured under the supervision of Mr Georgo Jamoa Ward, lat? of California. The Jam B , Jollies, Pickleß, Toroata Sauce and Assorted Sauces of this Cotnpaoy are well known to be better than any im- ported, b J 2I3



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J. F. STRATZ, WATCHMAKER, JEWBLLBB, AND OPTICIAN, 261 HIGH STREET, CHRISTCHURCH. SPECTACLES A SPECIIIITY. WE HAVE just received direct from the Manufacture s in Lepszig, Germany, a very Large Assortment of fcpectaclts, Eye G-! asses, and other Optical Goods, and have now the largest and best Aaao tment of Wpe tacles m the col ny :o cho~.se from. Spect clea to aui i.ll sights, Is : air. Spectacles m nxely 2nißhed Fames, Is 6d, Onr Spectacli sat 2a fid pai . The whole ot the Frames ore warranted of best Bteel, hardened and tempered £up rior qualioy best polished Lenses, 8b 6d pafr Beßt Crystal Spectacles, m finely finished hardened Bteol Frames, 4b 6d air, Thn Crystal Spectacles we can safely rec:m- mend an ths test substitute for Pebbles. Onr guarante d Pebble Spectacles, every one stamped, 7s 6d pair. Advantages of PEBBLE LENSE3. The surface of Glass Lenßes soon beoomea dull nnd cloudy, owing <o the action of the perspiration of the hnnds and faco upon <he chemical ingredient) of the glass. Pebble Lenses bring made from a natural crystal (fonnd m Br zil) are noh m tbe le at degree subject to thiu deterioration, retaining tuen b: iiliant polish under constant übg for as n any years as gl»E8 lenses do months. This is of great imp itanre. The surface of glies lenses, also, soon becomes covered with < ne scratches which destroy t.eir clearnesß Pebble lenset being extremely bard tire not affected m thit manner. Pebble lenses are remarkably cool to the Eyes. Pebb'e Lenses are not so liable to breakage as those of glass. The "Pantascoptic," newest fhape Pebble. "3 he " Pansodnnoptio," tinted spectacle acknowledged t' c beßt spectacle for the eyes Concave Spectacles m large variety. Folders Convex or Concave from '2s 6d pair. Eye Protectors, all colours, Is 6 a pair. We have a very large assortment of colonrec Glßßsea, such ns the •• Globular," •• Double Bides," Folders, c c, etc. Goggles, all wire or wi c and gla^s, 6d ©air, Spectacle Caieo m large variety. Gold am Silver Frameß made to order. Yonr s ght tested free of charge CHRISTMAS PRESENTS. Before pnrcha ing elsewhere inspect Om Stock of Watches, Olocki, and Jewellery, am prove fpr yourselves that we havo the larges Stock m the colony to choose from, and oi whioh we have made special reduct'.ons on on already well-known low prices. Please note the addres — J F. Stratz, WATOBMAKEB AND JEWELLEB, 261 HIGH STREET, CHRISTCHURCH. THE WONDERFUL CANADIAN MEDICINES. SPECIAL WABNING, As tbe above Medicines have been imitated and Bold m Dunedin, I will m future put a green label bearing my signature on each bottle, and none will Vio genuine withont. £10 Reward will be gm n to anyone who can give eilch informntion as will lead to the conviction of any person or peißone copying the same label and signature. THE CANADIAN BEMEDIEB Are the very best Medicines brought to New Zealand, nnd which have bee a proved to enre when all other remedies have failed. , The following are a few of many hundred Testimonials received : — PABALTSI3. Dr Dufjcot, Dear Eir, — My son, Gsorge Newton, now twelve Jears of age, has suffered from paralysis from iB childhood, and never walked m bis life withont two cm tehee till yon treated him with yonr wonderful Canadian Medicines. He is now completely cured. Geobgb Newton, No. 2 Worcester street, Cbriatchurch. hip jointTdibeabe. Dr Dtjjxot, Dear Sir,— Charles Frisk, my boy, whom you treated for hip joint disease, I am now pleated to say is internally well. He suffered for two years, and daring that time be never walked without cratches. Mrs Frisk, Woolcton Stntior, Christchnrch, KHEUMATIBM. DrDuilot. Dear bir,~ I have suffered from' Rheumatism for the last eighteen years, and daring the last three years I have been confined to a chair, being quite onnble to help myself m any way. I aeed youi Canadian Medicines, md am no*r quite free from the awful painß, and feel quite BtroDg and well, and walk as well as I ever lid m my life . • Mis Button, Gladstone Street, Christchurch. THE PBICE OF THE CANADIAN MEDI- CINE, 7b 6d, sent carefully packed to any address m New Zealand. J. F. Stratz, . 261 high stbeet, :hri stchurch BOLE AGENT. To whom all Post Office Orders are to la lado payable. SUB-AGENCY — Mr D, McFarlane, STOREKEEPER, ASH B URTON.



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STEEDMAN'S SOOTHING POWDERS i FOR CUTTING TEETH. ' CAUTION TO PURCHASERS. The value of this well-known Family Mcd cine has been argely tested m all part world, nnd by all grades of society, for upwai of FIFTY YEARS. Its well-earned, exten sive sale has induced SPURIOUS IMITA ( TIONS, some of which m OUTWARD APPEARANCE so closely resewble the ori gina as to have deceived many purchasers The proprietor therefrx" Csels it due to public to give 1 special nation against the us« M ol SUCH IMITATIONS. B Purchasers are therefore requested t fully observe the four following 1 characteristics, without wluch none genuine: — ' iat. — In every case the words JOHN STEEDMAN, CHEMIST, WALWORTH SURREY, are engraved on the Governmeo Stamp affixed to each packet. ' and. — Each Single Powder nas directions the dose, and the words, John Stxkdm Chemist, Walworth, Surrey, printed thereon 3rd.— The name, Stecdman, is always s pel with two EE's. 4th. — The manufacture is carried on solely at Walworth, Surrey. - Sold la Packets by all Chemists and Mcdl Qiae Vendors at is Ijd and as 9d each. JUMFTU9WI,PRp»S***U<jg9 t



mINWALD AND MOUtfT SOMERS 1 RAILWAY. . MOUNT SOME* 8 AND CAVENDISH ROYAL MAIL OOAOH. The above Ooaoh leaves Hood's hotel or Oavendich Railway Station every day, meeting eaoh train. P*Haei.gera by morning train may pro- ceed by ooaoh to Alford I'orest, thence to ? Mothven In time for the last train for B ChrUtchuroh, or may retnrn m time for ] he last train for Ashburton. Parcels ant Orders will receive every attention. ?rree and Baggies on hire. In JOHN HOOP /AYARD AND BLAYN PAPER SIXTY years of great buccbsb pvoclaim snpnrioricy m tho treatment of Violent Golds, Ir ritatiOA of tho Chest, Aching, Sprain Sprains, Bores, 3calde, Corns, Banione, Bof Oornn, etc. This modi :ino, tho property o which has been eetablished moro than half a Q century by thousands of cures, is of an invalu- I. ablo mo m many inflammatory diseases against q which thoro are not many effi actons remedies, j and ia thorofora juatly considered by <• great | " number c <^nr most eminent phyaicians as the 3 most activo and least irritating agent m the > bovc affections. In order to avoid counterfeiting, Mosnrs _ Fayard and Blayn'i si^naturv has to be ■ required on every ro of paper and on cho box. Wholesale 30, Rne Baint-Merri, Fans France) and sola by all Chemists m the olonies; " TjlOR OOUGBS, COLDS, Bronchitis, JQ Asthma, loflaenza, Consumption, &o KAY'S Compound Essence of Linseed, Aniseed, Senega, Squill, Tola, etc, with Oblorodyne. KAY'S Compound, a demulcent expeo* torant, for Coughs, oolda and chest oomplalntß. - 17" AY'S Compound, for Coughs and Colds J\ is equally serviceable for Horses and Cattle. KAY'S TIo Pills, a epeolfio m Neuralgia, Faoe-ache, etc. Contains Quinine, Iron, etc. rjOAGULINE. — Cement for Broken V articles. Sold Everywhere. Sole Makers — KAY BROTHERS, Llm., Stookport, England. GRATEFUL—COMFORTING . BPPS'S 0 000 A. BREAKFAST. BY m thorough knowledge of the natura laws whloh govern the operations of diction and nutrition, and by a oarof» appiu^tlon of the fine properties of wel seleoted cocoa, Mj. Epps has provided onv breakfMt tables with a delicately flavoured beverage whlcn may save m many heavy doctor's blllo. It ' is by thr ud 'clous oae of nuoh utloles of diet tha< ft constitution may be gradually bent v] antll strong enough to resist every ton denoy to disease. Hundreds of subtle maladies we floating ureqnd as ready c attack wherever there ? weak point, We may escape many » fatal ohuft bj keeping ourselves well fortified with pure food and a properly nourished frame. ~ An article m the Civil Service Gazette. Made simply with boiling water or milk Sold In Jib paoVeti by Grooers, labeller thus : — JAMES EPPS AND CO., HOMOSOPATHIO CHEMISTS, LONDON ENGLANI «



OTSE box OUuVe b4l pills h var- rantea r,o onro all discharges f/oni the arlnary organs Id cither oox (aoqnired of constitutional), gravel aud palno m tho baok. Guaranteed free from niercary Sotd In boxes 4b Gd oaoh, by all oheuiiaie and patent medicine vendors. Sole pro- prietors, The Lincoln and Midland Coon- tleo Drag Oc, Lincoln, Knglauu For aalo by t,Lo wholeaalo Hoaaoa. rpOWLIS'B PENNYROYAL AND 1 STB EL PILLS FOR FEMALE, qulokly correct all irregularities, and relieve the distrsßsint' ayiriptoma bo pre- valent with the oox. Hoses la lsd and 2* 9d, of all Ohamlata and Patent Modlcine Vendora. Proparod only by Tho Lincolr and Midland Counties Drag 00,, Lincoln, England. Wholefft* .f all the Wholesale Souses. Beware of Imitations. WT EATING'S POWDER destroys both IX. floaa motbo, beetleb, »uu oil o'her lnaocts, ,whilst qnlto hartnleßß to domestic •nitnale, In exterminating baetlea the aaoceoß of this powdei m extraordinary, all Is perfeotly clean In application. Sec the artiole you pnroh»Bb Is KEATItt'J'S. All imitations are noxlona and Ineffeotnal. Sold In tins, 6d, Is, »nd 2s (3d eaoh, by all Ohemlsts. BLANOARD J 9 IODINE QY IRON PILLB 4 PPKOVEDbythe Academy of Medicine £3L of Pwia, are Bpecially ret ommeuded by tho Medical Celebrities of the World -fcr Scrofula (Tumora, King's Evil, etc), tha e«ly *laget) of Oonaumption, Constitutional Weak* ueßi, Poorness of Blood, and for stimulating and regulating its periodic courßO. None genuine unless signed v BinaTard, 40, me Bo ia- parto, Paris." Sold by Druggists and Ohonnat tbron^uoai ho Coloniof ifITOUNT SOMURB & METHVEN LVJL ROYAL MAIL 00A0H. On uid aftei Jannar} 1 it, 1885, the snderslgi.ed will ran % Ooach eaoh Mon- day, Wednesday and Saturday, starting at noon from Hood'i Hotel, Mount Somers, foi Sprlngbum and Alford Forest, there o onneot lng with DuflTs Ooaohfrom Methvon ?atarnlng same evening. Fares —Spring- born, 2b, return, 3s ; Alford Forest, \ retain, 6s. i 27 T. HLX.



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A. Harrison. Alfred Harrison, AUCTIONEER, STOCK AND ESTATE AGENT AND VALUATOR, SATURDAY SALE at 12 o'clock sharp — Uoraoa, Cattle, Pigs, Prod dob and Merchandise. Farming Implements and Yehlolea of all kinda constantly m Yards on view FOR SALE. Clearing Hales held In town or Country as reqoired, and most liberal termr arrangrd With both Bayers and Sellers. Rents collected, and the Baaloees of Absentees managed with care. Valuation made of Properties or Merchan- dise on easy terms. Advances made Instantly on Goods delivered nt the Store for Sale. TO LET— Commodious Residence ot East Belt, lately ocooplod by 0, Bawsom, Etq Contains 6 roomsj; larg< handsome dining room, 18 x 12. Wine mill pomp, beautiful garden, 2 acres, anc every convenience. Bent very moderate mo LET— Hhops In Coleman's Bnlld- J incs. Bednood ronts. Good briol buildings handsome ofe<?p«. AOBHT FOR THE Norwich Onion Fire Insurance Company. ALFRED HARRISON. Eden George. EDEN GEOKGE'S GREAT DISCOVERY. EDEN GEORGE begs to inform the inhabitants of Ashbunon and sur— ronnding districts that he has just discovered a MOST IMPORTANT PROCESS by which Photographs can be produced at ONE-FOURTH THE USUAL COST, i And that he has consequently reduced his prices as under : — Carte de Visites, 5s per doz., old price, 25a per doz. ; Cabinet?, 10s per doz, old price, 50b per dot. ; Boudoirs, 15s per dcz, old price, 90s per doz ; other sizes proportionately reduced. Persons who wore Photographed during the Ashburton visit can obtain extra copies at the above prices adding exobange and postage. Although the above prices are so extremely small the finest work is guaran- teed, as the Photon taken by the new process are Vastly snporior to those taken by the old one, and they are also permanent. At the above prices all Photon must be ptopaid for, as no ledger will be kept and on no account will tlm rule be broken. When visiting Obristohurch don't forget to visit Eden George's Vestibule where over 1500 excellent Photographs are to be seen withoit charge. Eden George, THE POPULAR FHOKKJBAPHBii



GLASGOW DRAPERY and CLOTHING COMPANY will open on Friday H. J. WOOD & Co STATIONERS' HALL, tfriodlnnder's Buildings Ashburton. NEW BOOKS. A LARGE Seloction of tho latest cheap Editions. Near Books for School Prizes and Presentation In great variety, a apecia discount to Soliocl and Library Oom mltteei CEJRISTM*B AND NEW TEAR CARDS, New Season 1888 89. A LARGE a"n!D BEAUTIFUL ASSORTMENT Now ready for Inspection, lnoludlng Ohromo, Htnd Painted, end Photo Onrde o New Zealand Sceafry, eul table for leading to Frlendi In other pirin of the werld. Large itook of Stationery and Aoconnt Booki of every denorlptlon. Writing 0»Boa and Deakf, Scrap, Photo, •nd Fern Albunae, Work Bozea, Paraea, Oard Caseß. Pocket Booke.Photo Fratnei, overy deaorlptlcn of Fancy Stationery. LETTS DIARIES OR i.389. Oomaaerolal, Rongh, and Pocket Series 11. J. WOOD & CO, STATIONBR& 1 HALL, ASHBURTON.



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V HENRY ZANDER I BEG to intimate that I have now on hand my season's supply of BEST BINDING TWINEB (MANILA and HEMP), which are open for inspection now, and I bave great pleasure m stating that the quality of it exceeds last year's, 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. 2. It is double-reel, and passes through the tension WITH the twist of the yarn, not AGAINST it as m other twines. (We were the first to introduce this 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 isrolbs.* The Hemp Twine 13 4- ply, and runs 980 ft to the pound, and is a' so manufactured m the Colonies. As Hemp has and is still advancing, farmers will benefit by booking their orders now to save the extra rise. I am now booking orders for all the leading makers Of BEAPEBS AND BINDERS including McCORMICK, MASSEY, DEER. ING, etc, 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 OK DAY. i A few second hand McCORMICK TWINE - BINDERS on hand, guaranteed m good ■ order. I have just landed ex " lonic," 20 tons besi soft Steel BINDING Wlßfc of the White- cross Brand (the favorite of the Farmers), and it will be of great advantage te 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 100 Drums Machine Oil (including Colza, Olive and Sperm) 5 Casks Lubricating Oil xo Cases Lard Oil z$ Drums Tattoo Oil, red and black, ready for sheep branding 10 Bales best 5-ply Seaming Twine Homsby's 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 Teas Wines, Spirits, Ales, and Stout, etc., etc., etc. Being a direct Importer of all the above • named Articlei, 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. HENRY ZANDER, General Merchant end Importer. AGENT FOR Sun Fire Insurance Company Canton Marine Insurance Company National Mutual Life] Association o Australasia.



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TO STAND TBIB SEASON, at Netherby Farm, Aehburton, and travel the District, the Thoroughbred stallion Johnny Faulkner. Pedigree : By St, Albana, out of Tm- judence, by Feter Wllkinß, out of Pru- Jenoe, by Jemy, out of Black Sail, by Vanderer, out of Fairy (imp), Terms: £10 10s for thoroughbred nares ; £5 5s for half-bred mares doomage fee, ss. Also, the Thoroughbred Stallion Kouser, By Messenger, out of Kate O'Sbane, Vili stand at Netherby Farm, sod travel the districts of lehburton, Me«hveu, Wnkanul, Ghertsejr BakaU, and Win slow. Terms, £3 10s ; guarantee, £5 ss. Season, Ist January, 1889. , Guarantee, l«t July, 1889. Hood English gras* paddocks at 2a Every c»re but do reepoislbili MABKKY ♦ rppriettt* j



TO STAND TEE BEABON AT GROVE FARM, TINWALD, THE THOROUGHBRED HORSE,, Perkin Warbeck 11. By Perkin Warbeck (imp), dam MTbb Kate (Imp), the dam of Antelope and button. For full Pedigree see Cards. PERKIN WARBECK 11. has splendid action, possesses great strength, is as handsome as they are made, and is a horse calculated to throw a most vajuablc class of racing or other stock. An examination of his Pedigree wil\ chow that he possesses a double strain of the celebrated Adventurer blood, and is one of the very beat bred animals m the Southern Hemisphere. The sons of Now- minster have, as a family, bee a more successful at the Ptud than any family of modern days, and with the exception of Hermit, who is now standing m England at 200 guineas, Adventurer, the grandsire of Perkin Warbeck 11. has produced the most winners of them all. For further particulars apply, EDWARD GATES, 9*157 Grove Farm, Tinwald.



TO TRAVEL THIS SEASON IN THE MAYFIELD, MOUNT SOMERF, AN.E ALFOUD FOREST DIBTRICTS. The pure-bred Clydesdale Entire, Auchmore, 3 years o'd, bred by Alex. Campbell, Taiori, Bis sire is that celebrated Bullion, Lord Salisbury, imported from Scotland, for 1500 guineas. His dam Jess, bred \y the late John Nimmo, Tnteri, from ac Sported mare. Auohmoro took second >rize aß a 2-year-old m 1886 at Danedin (bow. Terms : Season, £3 payable Ist January, 1889; guarantee, £4 4s ; groomnga fee, 5s ; payable first service. Three or four mares as per (.rraogement. GIDEON SCOTT, 10*24 Proprietor.



TO TRAVEL THE LONGBEAOH AND ABEBURTON DISTRICTS. The Clydesdale Entire, Young Major. YOUKG MAJOR is by Major, who was imported to Tasmania from England by R. Q Ke'mode, Fsq. Ho took first prize at the Royal Society's (-how 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 progeny gained many awards. Terms : Penson, £2 ; guarantee, £3 10s; groomage fee ss, payable at first service. OOARLESDAWSON, 9*141 Waterton.



'SO STAND THIS SFSCBON AT I METHVEN, and will travel the Ashbnrton, Oherisey, and Rakaia Districts THE THOROUGHBRED SrALLION Hunnington For Pedigree see Cards. Terms : For Season, £2 10s ; payable by promissory no to, due the Ib* January, 1889. Guaranto3, £3 10s, payable Ist July, 1889 ; Groomage, ss, stilctly payable st time of Erst service. For two or more mares the properly of one owner, allowance will be made. Any mare sold or njohanging bands to be paid for. Paddooktng, 2s per week. Every care bat do responsibility. For farther particulars apply atMethveft Livery Stables, or to the Proprietor. G. H. ALLISON, 9*169 Methven.



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TO TfIWEL THIS Stf^ SON, IN THE RAKAL4, METHVEN & ASIIBURTON DI .TRICTS. THE THOROUGHBIiRD ST LiverpDol, ycara old, by KiDgof Clubs, dam Id alia eriuß, £3 3s Season ; groomnge fee, 5b LIVERPOOL will be al Scott's Stnbloe, Aehburton, on V EDNEbDAY Nighte. For further particulars app') to WILLIAM KRRR, 10*20 Froprl tor. South Raktia.



TO TRAVEL THE WAKANUi, CHEBTBEY and SURROUNDING DIS- TRICTS. THE PC REBRED 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 4s, single mares ; or two mares or more ; £4 each ; groomage, ss. For other terms tpply to groom m charge, or THOMAS LANGLEY, 10*62 Proprietor, Pro more. THE AMERICAN TROTTING HORSE Blackwocd AMallab, WILL Stand this Season at Owner's Stable, and travel the Ashburton County. Tebms : Season, £3 10j ; guarantee, £5 5a ; groomage fee, ss. THE CLYDESDALE ENTIRE COLT Johnny's Fancy, Bred by Mr Jameh Gow, of Talori, by Lord Salisbury, dam t-ally 2nd, will Btand thlß Season at Owner's Stable, Lyndbarst, »nd travel tbe Methven and Alford Forest Dfstrlct, Teems : Season £3 ; guarantee, £4 4s ; groomsge fee, ss. For farther particulars apply to groom charge, or ! MAX. FRIEDLANDER, __ Proprietor.



s TO TRAVEL THE WHEATSTONE, WATERTON. WILLOW BY, WAKA- NUI, ASHTON, AND TINWALD DISTRICTS. The pnre-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 Iflt Jap. , 1889. Guaiantee, £5 : payable Ist Sept, jytJSf. Urojmnge fee, ft* JOHN SMALL, 10*19 Proprietor, Wheatstone.



TO TRAVEL THIS BB4SON, IN THE METHVPN AND LAURISTON DISTRICTS. THE CLYDESDALE ENTIRE, Diplomacy. Bred by John Grigg, Esq., of Long- beach. Diplomacy's sire i§ Lord Beaconn- field, dam Pleasant by Prince Charlie. Terms : £3 season, gucrantea, £4 10a ; groomage fee, 5s ; payable firat service. To bona fide owners of 5 mares, a liberal allowance given ; if 6 mares 1 allowed free. Mares changing hands to be pa<d for aa season rnaros. For further particulars apply Groom m sharge. or DENNIS MoKENDRY, 10*21 Proprietor, Oairubrao.



TO STAND TBfS SEASON. fpHB THOROUGHBRED STALLION Wizard, By King of C?ubc, dam Ob»nn, both Imported. WIZARD is half brother to Spade Guinea and Sionyhurst, and full brother to Oharmer, and was bred by the Middle Park Start Company. He Is a beautiful whole-colorod ehostnnt, »nd lhow« grand power and quality. For fall particulars apply to Groo ebaree, Somerset Stables. m m OrO. KEARNS, Proprietor, 1071 A»bbnrton.



G. W-. T AYLOE & oo>0 o> General Auctioneers, Land and Estate .Agents, 20, Collins Hreet, Weßt, Melbourne, Are prepared to undertake kales of Free- hold Properly, i ouHehold Fnrniture, Mer chandiee, etc. Liberal advanceu made on goods for unreserved sale Monthly lists of Property for sale, or to let, issued free. Loans negotiated, Absentees represented, Insurances offtcted, charges moderate,, ettlemonte prompt, Land sales con- ducted, 7 JQO



mO STAND THIS SEASON, OWNER'S FARM, WINOHMORE ROAD. THE THOROUGHBRED ENTIRE Athlete Bred by Me Sibbald, of Burkes Pass. ~ ATHLETE m a beautiful brown, and stands 15 hands 3 inches high. He Is by Detractor, dsm Promised Land. De- tractor Is by the celebrated Traducer, Promised Land by The Peer. For ex- tended pedlproo fee JN Z Stud Bcok. Also the well bred Entire Pony Black Prince by Mr Morrow's well-known Pony. Good paddocks for mares if required, for Particulars aod terms apply OCTAVIDS DIGBY, Proprietor, 30 *"»■ WlL&Lvlsre Road,



rTIO STAND THIS SEASON at Owner s ._L Livery Ftables and travel the District, — Tflii PUBFPRKD ENTIRE PONY, Aladdin. By Prince Chnrming, imported from Eogland, oat of Polly, imported from Wanganai by Mr J. P«ge. • ALLADDIN took first priziin 1887 n Chrißtchnrch Show for best pony, nnd private prize for best pony by Trinco Charming; also first prizo »t K?ngion m 1887, thoonly three times he wne shown; Tit, is 4 years old, a rich roan, Blonds 13 bonds high, and bred by that well-known breeder, 0. Dampier-Oroasley, EBq , Bangiora. For terrre and particulars, apply G. F. SOOTf- ProprietOf, 10J131 Eivery Stages, Ashburton.



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ASHBTJRTON TBADESMBN'S_JACING CLUB. ANNUAL MEETING To te held on the Ashbnrton Racecourse on THUKWL>AY, DEC. 27, 1888. FOR DISTRICT HORSES ONLY PRBSIDENT^-Mr W. C. Walker, M.H.R, Vice-presidents- Mr Julian Jackson and Major W. J. StewarJ, M.H.R Judge— Major Steward, M H.R: Tbeasurer— Mr R. M. Cuthberts n Stewards— Mcssn K. Gates, M. Friediander L. Markey, G- C. Primmer and Peter Williams Handicapper — Mr Geo. Cutts Starter— Mr D. O'Br en Clerk of the Course— Mr G. F. Scott Clerk of the Scales— Mr A. J. Kel'y 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. domination, 15s ; acceptance, 10s 2— Maiden Plate, of 20 soys. For horses 3 years old and upwards, that have never won a race, value 10 soys or oven Weight for age; One mile. Nomination, 1 aov 3 — Ashburton 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, I os ; acceptance, ios 5 — Ladies' Bracelet Welter Handicap, of 25 soys. Second horse 5 soys from the stake (bracelets or cash). Gentlemen rider*. One mile. Nomination, ics ; acceptance, ios. (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, ios. (Winner of Ashburton Plate or Ladies Bracelet to carry 7lbs penalty. Winner of both races to carry I4lbs penalty 7— Hack Race, of 10 soys t winner to be Fold for 10 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 boys 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 Jockey 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 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 c< nt w ; ll 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 ol the racing shall be decided by the Stewards, or whom they may appoint. Their decision on a'l points con- nected with the carrying out of this programmo to be final Nominations with fees for all Handicap?, including the Trot, stating the name, age, and t'escription 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 I c dec'ared on or about Saturday, December 15. Acceptances for the Handicaps and Trot, and entries fat ...Mry/len 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, n*"2 Secretaiy.



TINWALD RACING CLUB ANNUAL MEETING TUESDAY, JANUARY ist, 1889. President — Mr D. McLean, Vice-presidents Meßsrs J. C. N. Grigg, and C. M. Strachey. Judge— Mr M. Stitt. Stewards — Messrs J. Begg, G. James, 11. Fowler, M. Scott, C. Jephson, and F. Lewis. Starler— 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.Jeft. First Race to start at 12.30 p.m. PROGRAMME OP EVENTS,



1. Handicap Hurdle Race, of 20 soys; nomination, ios ; acceptance, 10s. The second horse to receive 3 soys 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 second horse to receive a£ eovs out of the stake. Weight for age. One mile 3. Tinwald Cup, of 30 soys ; nomination, 1 soy ; acceptance, lost 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 j nomi- nation, 12s ; no acceptance. The second horse to receive 2 soys out of the stake. One mile 6. Fl\ing Handicap, of 15 sovs;nomina- tion, ios ; acceptance, ss. The second horse to receive 2% soys out of the stake.' The winner of Tinwald Cup to carry ylbs 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 Bst up. Six fur- longs 8. Consolation Handicap, of 10 soys; entrance, ios: Six furlongs 9. Hurry Scurry (if time permits), for all entrance money ; entrance, ios. For horses 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 racing, shall be decided by the Stewards, or whom they may appoint. Their decision on all points connected with the carrying out of this programme, to be final. 3. The raccß 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. J 5. Five per cent, will be deducted from the gross of all moneys payable m accordance with this programme, for the expenses of the course, 6. All nomination and accei tance fees to j .0 the funds of the Club, ' 7. Trotting Race. — Horses must trot to the satisfaction of a Referee. NOMINATIONS Nominations for Hurdles, Tinwald Cup, rror, Flying Handicap and Welter Handicap, iccompanied by fee, name, age, description md performances of horse, and colors of rider, nust be m the hands of the Secretary at Scott's Hotel, Tinwald, not later than 9 p.m. m SATURDAY, December 15th, 1888 WEIGHTS Weights will be posted about 7.30 p.m. on he 27th December, and will be published on he 28th, Post cards with weights will •c posted to all nominators o fhorses ACCEPTANCES Acceptances for Handicaps and nominations 0. Maiden Plate must be m the handi of the Secretary, at Scott s Hotel, Tinwald, not later ■""> Q p.m. 2Qth December 1888 STEPHEN CLARK, *v He* Stc,