NOTES.

■ ♦ _— Whether or not there be any truth m the extraordinary yarn of the " New York Herald" as to the plans of Bismarck and the three Emperors, to which we referred m our last issue, it is not to he denied that there is every indication of a storm brewing m Europe. Bussia hat just floated a loan, «nd Italy is following suit, while Germany and France are allocating enormous sums for military and naval purposes. In the cable news to day there is the further significant item that. the French War Minister has just concluded m London the purchase of no legs than 100,000 cages of preserved meat, which looks uncommonly like making preparations for a campaign. Only the other day we had the assurance of the King of the Belgians that the European situation was a full of danger," and the truth of the statement c»n hardly be doubted m view of the fact that the Great Powers have no less than from ten to twelve millions of soldiers practically m camp, waiting only the signal to launch them into deadly conflict. In a word, Europe at the moment resembles nothing so much as a vast powder magazine, wanting but the spark to ensure a tremendous explosion. The clouds have gathered often during the past two or three years, butthe storm has passed over, only, as we f^ar, to break eventually with all the greater and more devastating force. The point of collision will apparently be a crisis m connection with the Bulgarian question, and it may be depended upon that that crisis will be arranged for at the precise moment when a casus belli is desired by those who are the plotters behind the scenes. When the storm comes it is scarcely possible that England will escape its visitation, and indeed it may be that it is part of the design to draw her into it with a view of crippling her power and influence, if that can be accomplished. In this con nection it is to be noted that m a speech of Lord Randolph Churchill's only the other day there was a very significant allusion. The noble Lord seemed to have it m contemplation that ere '■; long England would be challenged to maintain her position by the sword, for he hinted that if it should happen that she were called upon to fight for her existence, England might, he was assured, depend upon the active aid of the United States. Such a remark would scarcely have been made unless there had been some reason to anticipate the contingency alluded to. Atogether there is, we think, only too much room to fear that a severe and a costly struggle lies before us m the not distant future. Has the colony seen the last of Sir Julius Yogel ? His constituents of Christchurch North are beginning to ask the question, and not onlj they, but the public of the colony generally begin to entertain doubts as to whether the ex-Colonial Treasurer really means to return to New Zealand. Those doubts seem also to be shared m London, for we note that m the letter of the Home correspondent of the " Tuapeka Times" there occurs the following passage :— " There is a growing con tiotion among the knight's friends that he has made up his mind to enter the profitable world of story-writing, and that he will not return to New Zealand." Thiß ire should think is not improbable, especially if his literary venture turn out a success. Apropos of that venture, it has been asserted that the work he is editing for the press is not his own, but from the pen of a Wanganni lady, while another statement is that it was written by a Christchurch authoress. Sir Julius's son has written to a Wellington paper denying these state ments and asserting that the work is from his father's own pen, the opening chapters having been written before he left New Zealand, but our Lawrence contemporary's correspondent gires a very circumstantial account m which it is represented that the forthcoming novel is a joint production. This is what he sajs : — Sir Julius Vogel's novel "is to be the sensation of the publishing season. It is astonishing the interest which the anticipation of the work has already excited m literary circles m London ; and I nan bespeak for it a demand which the publishers will haTe some difficulty m supplying. A friend of mine, an ex-New Zealand statesman, who was consulted on one of the chapters dealing with Maori mytho logy, tells me that the work will be one of joint authorship, on the lines of ' The Bight Honorable/ by Mr Justin M*Carthy and Mrs Campbell-Praed. The ex-Treasurer's partner is a Christ church lady of well-known literary ability, and a Maori scholar of some note. The scenes are principally laid m Maoriland, and include incidents of the war, Sir George Grey and Te Kooti playing very conspicuous parts. While the assassin of Poverty Bay appears m propria persona, Sir Qeorge Grey is easily recognisable m the weak-minded old statesman, "Sir Thomas Bland." Towards the close, Sir Thomas Bland is impeached before Parliament as either the cause of the Taranaki war, or as having indirectlj assisted the enemy m some way — but this is a point on which my informant it not very clear. There is a chapter devoted to the trial for high treason of a Pakeha-Maori, one Richard c; but my informant assures me that Richards is no other than Mr C. O. Davis, who at one - time was actually called to the bar of the House on a charge of be traying his countrymen. Richards is the father of the heroine, Hinemoa, a bright and gifted half-caste ; and * Hinemoa,' I am told is to be the title of the work. The outline of this remark able story was sketched some years ago by the lady, who sent the MS 8. to Sir Julius Yogel before his departure for London, and for some time past he has been re-writing and revising some of the passages and supplying a few of his own creation. Sir George Grey's friends will not like the pose of the old knight as Sir Thomas Bland, the character being a rather contemptible one. lam also told that, m addition to this work of literary partnership, Sir Julius has sketched out a thrilling piece of fiction on his own account ; but ' Hinenma ' is to be firit presented to the public." By-the-bye this reference to the Knight of Kawan brings to mind the thought that the people of this colony may also possi bly have seen the last of the veteran politician whom Aucklanders delight to regard as the G.O.M. of New Zealand. He hinted as much m the speech which be delivered the other day m the Northern city \ indeed a$ his great »ge it,

is not possible that he can look forward to many more years of active political life m any event. Of the meeting referred to we were told "he did not speak with his usual vigor, and is cvi dently getting physically weaker. His style was conversational, and his voice did not reach throughout the hall, so that he was hardly heard by those farthest away, or with difficulty. He said it might possibly be the last time he might address them, but he would devote his remaining days to the colony. It wns by a singular coincidence that it was that day forty- three years ago that he landed on the shores of New Zealand." During those forty -three years he has done much for his adopted country, though he has made many and grievous mistakes. Still, when Sir George Grey passes away, New Zea land will have lost one oi her foremost men, whose name will always he in dissolubly associated with her history. The tide of emigration ha 3 turned and numbers of those who under the pressure of the bad times and attracted by the prosperity of Victoria fled to that colony are on their way back to New Zealand. The land-boom of our neigh bors is fizzling out, and re-action is setting m, while on our side of the water the prospects for the future are mani festly brightening, and for result we may yet much more than replace the population we hare recently lost. Re ferring to this matter a Dunedin exchange, the "Evening Herald " says : It is satisfactory to observe that the tide of emigration has unquestionably turned towards our shores again, and, that during the last fortnight no less than 172 steerage passengers have come back to Dunedin from Melbourne only. The causes producing this turn m the tide are probably manifold and complex m their nature. Some, no doubt, of these immigrants are shearers, who, having finished the season m Australia, have come here to commence our own season. Some, no doubt, are men who have been disappointed m obtaining em ploymenc on the other side for one reason or another, or who only went over to see if they could better them selves, being more than half minded at the time to come back to this colony. Again, there are some, many or few — we are not concerned to allot the pro portions accurately — who recognise the tact that New Zealand has entered upon { a policy of self-reliance, and who expect with reason a new prosperity m conse quence Judging by what we hear it seems likely that there will be a sufficient increase m the number of . new industries to give employment to all. We are aware that, m several in stances, complete plants are on their way from Great Britain to intending manu facturers amongst us. The more hopeful feeling which at present exists amongst i all classes m the community is quickly reported by letters to the other side. It should be remembered that it will neces sarily take sume time still to establish . new manufactures here, and that we shall not get the full value of our self-reliant policy of Protection for two full years from its initiation."

THE WEATHER.

The following is the meteorological report it Alford Station for the week ending November 24th :— i. . '

THE PACIFIC CABLE.

« — [Pfiß Peess Association.] Sydney, November 22. News from Tonga is to the effect that H.M.B. Egeria has been ordered to survey the Pacific cable route between Suva and New Zealand. Lohdon, November 22. Two hundred persons were present at a meeting to-day to disccss the question of the Pacific cable. Bir Oswald Smith, of Canada, moved, and Mr Doxatt, of Dalgety and Co., seconded, a resolution to the effect that m view of the discon tent with the Eastern Extension Com pany, the meeting pledges itself to support a cable by the Pacific route via Hervey and Fanning Islands, Samoa, Fiji, and New Zealand, provided the custom of the various Governments is given, and a guarantee extending over twenty-five years, The resolution wbb carried. It was announced that the Company had determined to construct the cable, whether the guarantee wai given or not. The meeting was presided over by Lord Winchelsea ; many mer chants and others were present-. The motions m favor of the Vancouver cable were carried with enthusiasm. The promoters promised that the maxi mum should be 4s per word on condition that Government custom would amount to £75,000 per year.

TBit AdfIBOKTON ttOABDIAN, SAfIUBPAY, NOVEMBER 24, 1888



- Shade. High Date. — m State of weather low. high, Sun. Saturday .. 37- 72- 143- Fine, N.W. Sunday .. 33- 85- 141- „ „ Monday .. 45* 52- 110- „ E. Tuesday .. 35* 68- 143- Thunder shows. Wednesday 32' 64' 125- Overoaet calm ' Thursday.. 35* 64- 132- Rain S. Friday .. 33- 52- 135- Rain and hail storms



_ \ Public notices ■ Tbe AsHbartoa Drag Co. Limited - TMPORTERB of English, American, J_ and Continental Medicines, and Druggists Goods, India Rubber and Steam Throat Sproys, Infants Food Warmers s and all Nursery requirements, Enemas, Trusses, Elastic F took ings, Anklets and Enoe Caps, Corsets (supporting abdominal) and Belts, Vacoirurion Shields, E:eotrio Teething Ncoklao'ep, Invalids J ceding Cups, fcpoons, and Bod Slipper*, Air Bads l and Cußbionn m various Bbapee, SpoDges and Sponge Bags. Natornl Mineral Waters, Viohy, Carls- bad, Hnnyadi, Esculap, and FriedrichshaU a . . • ■- V Medicines for Horeos, Cattle, and Domestic Animals. Balls and Drenches administered when required. Brail Enemas, Breast Pnmpß, Galvanio Batteries, and many other articles and instruments Surgical and Veterinary Surgical willingly lent to customers gratis. EVERY ARTICLE OF THE BEST AND AT GREATLY REDUCED PRICES. J. M, CAMBRIDGE, Pharmaceutical Chemist, - Manager Frozen Meat ' \\/E are prepared to make LIBERAL YV ADVANCES .on Frozen Meat placed m our hands for sale m the Home Markets. Messes Moss Bbos., etc,, our London Agents, give special attention to this business, and have been ouccessful m obtaining the Highest prices. SHIPPERS CAN DEPEND ON LIBERAL ADVANOES, PJRCMPT SETTLEMENT, SEPARATE ACCOUNT SALES From the moiaent that Stock ' are delivered at the Freezing Works or m the railway trucks to our order we undertake responsibility of Shipping and payment of all local charges, Freight, Insurance, etc., thus relieving shippers of all trouble and loss of time. MILES & CO., Chrißtchuroh. GEORGE JAMESON, Agent, «>7l Ashburton and Rakala* Wool Wool SEASOnTBBB-89. MILE ~A N 0 0 0. Are prepared to make Liberal CASH ADVANCES, At a low rate of Interest, on the ensuio CLIP OF WOOL, Placed m their hands for Sale here or > Shipment to MILES BROS. AND CO., LONDON No Commission charged on Advance, and no Commission charged for offerin Wool here unless a Sale is effeoted. Periodical Sales will be hold during the Season at Mr Geo. Jameson's commodiou and convenient Stores, West Street. J. T. FORD, Auctioneer. GEORGE JAMESON, Agent, 9 70 Ashburton and Rakala. Triedlander Bros. Friedlander Bros. HAVE FOR SALE— Seotjon 830, Cox Street Section 437, with good 6-roomed House and ont-honse thereon ; good garden. Terms liberal. Skin Sales. WE HOLD FORTNIGHTLY SALES 0» SKINS THROUGHOUT THE BEASON. Wool Wool Wool Season, 1888-89, We are prepared to make LIBERAL CASH ADVANOES ON THE ENSUING OLIf OF WOOL Placed m our hands for sale. Our Premises being well lighted afford apeolal advantages for displaying WOOL* No Commission charged on advances and no Commission charged for offering WOOL unlesa a Bale iB effected, WOOL PA9KB AT LOWEST CURRENT RATEB. FRIE"DLANDER BROS., , PETER WILLIAMS, £35 Auctioneer, 0 SALES OF HORSES, PIGS, CATTLE, PRODUCE, & FURNITURE OS SATURDAYS. STOCK SALES ON TUESDAYS. RAKAIA MONTHLY SALG^Ffr Itarsday of tke Menth FBIEDLANDER BROS., ?&TB.H WILLIAMS,



j a. 't'homaa. ■\r EXT Oherteey Sale will bo held c IS MONDAY, lOlh Deocmber. D. THOMAS. Wool. Wool. U ooJ r' ■ JAM prepared to make Liber*] Cgs! Advances on the growing clips of Wool Placed m ray bands for sale or shlpmei either In Aflhburton, Ohriatchuroh, or an; other Market. Wool Packi and every requisite on Pale at lowest prices, If no Sale effaoted no Commission oi Charges made, Fint sale early In November. D. THOMAB, 10 112 Ashburton. I D. Thomas, (Late of-MATBON, Col and Co.), A UOTIONEER, LAND, INSURANCE, IX and ESTATE AGENT, VALUATOR, WOOL AND GRAIN BROKER, .ASHBURTON. Loans negotiated, Weekly Bales of Live Stook, Tinwald and Aubbnrton alternately Foetnightly Sales of Sheepskins, Fat, Bides, etc, on FRIDAYS Salos of Wool throughout the Season Grain Bought and Sold on Commission Clearing Sales as per arrangement • AGENT FOB— Matson and Co., Ohrlatohuroh Mercantile Finance Co., Ohrlstchurch Colonial Investment Company, Dnnedln National Mortgage Co., Ohrlstchurch Booth, Macdonald and Co., Christoharch Morton and White's Sheep Dip Buckeye Reaper and Binder London and Lancashire Insurance Cc ;raham's Foot Rot Composition. 6 D> THOMAS, Ashburton. LONDON AND LANCASHIRE FIBE INSURANCE COMPANY, 1* HAVE been appointed Agent for the L above Company, and am now pre- lared to take Kiske on Buildings, Stook Crops at current rates. D. THOMAS, Ashburton, Skin Sales. I shall hold Fortnightly Sales of the above throughout the Season at my WOOL STORES, Weat street, Ashburton D. THOMAS. I have the following PROPERTIES FOR SALE. -J pf f\ Acreß, Wakanui, grand lan JL O\J and improvements A_ AC\ Acres, Wakaoni, eplend QOA Acreß near Rakaia, spleni? i jLitJKJ land, all m crop, no hoi, 1 Acres near Mayfield 4-00 Acreo> MMonan » tussock Q'TQ Acres', West Melton, goo A *1 "1 -Acres, Edendale, near Fa tfcJLJL tory, grand dairy faro* easy terms 1 fifif) AcreSt Kyle » B P len did pro- OAfjA Acres, Alford Fomt For information apply to D THOMAS, ▲ihbniton, i



I Public Notices.. £20 REWARD. IN consequence of tho amount of Poaching going on m the Greeks on the Lagmhor nutate, the above reward will be paid to anyone giving information that will lead to a conviction. From this date NO ONE will be per- mitted to fish m the Creeks on the Lagmhor EBtato. DONALD MoLEAN. Lagmbor, 17th October, 1888. 10°144 BARGAINS I BAKGAINS j. MOf soisr, Impermeable and Praotical Bootmaker, T)EGB to announce his first CLEARING J3 SALE, commencing October Ist, for ONE MONTH only, when he will offer to the public his choice stock of best Englinh and Colonial BOOTS AND SHOES, of all descriptions, at prices that will command a ready Sale for Cash, J. M, has always on hand goods of his own make and made to measure, which, for STYLE, FASHION, NEATJSifiSS, and ELEGANCE, cannot be surpassed, as he is a thorough expert m this line. Repairs neatly executed. tanoreTTstreet, Ne?t the CLTTB. Ashburton. H, J. WOOD & Co STATIONERS' HALL, rtriedlander'ti Buildings Ashburton. NEW BOOKS. A LARGE Selection of the latest cheap Editions. Near Books for Sohool Prizes and Presentation In great variety. A epeola discount to School and Library Com mltteeeE CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR CARDS, New Season 1888 89. A LARGE AND BEAUTIFUL ASSORTMENT Now reedy for Inspection, Including Ohromo, Hand Painted, snd Photo Cards o New Zealand Scenery, suitable for sending to Friends m other parts of the werld. Largo stook of Stationery and Aocount Books of every description. Writing Oaaea and Deake, Scrap, Photo, and Fern Albums, Work Boxes, Purses, Card Oases, Pocket Books, Photo Frames, and every description of Fancy Stationery. LETTS DIARIES ~"OR Commercial, Rough, and Pocket Series fl. J. WOOD & CO, STATIONERS 1 HALL, ASHBURTON. Sporting. ~"~ ASH BUR TON TRMII'S JA«M m ANNUAL -MEETING. To be held on the Ashbnrton Racecourse on TBUHSDAY, DEC. 27, 1888. FOR DISTRICT HORSES ONLY President — Mr W. C. Walker, M.H.R, Vice-Presidents — Mr Julian Jackssn and Major W. J. Steward, M.H.R Judge — Major Steward, M.H.Ri Treasurer — Mr R. M. Cuthbertson Stewards— Messrs E. Gates, M. Friedlander L. Markey, G- C. Primmer and Peter Williams Handicapper — Mr T. Quill Starter— Mr D. O'Brien Clerk of the Course— Mr G. F. Scott Clerk of the Scales— Mr J. C. Duncan PROGRAMME. First Race to Start at 12.30 p.m. I—Hurdle1 — Hurdle Race Handicap, of 25 soys. Second horse 5 soys from the stake. One mile and a half. Over six flights of hurdles about 3ft 6in high. Nomination, 15s ; acceptance, ios 2 — Maiden Plate, of 20 soys. For horses 3 years oldand upwards, that have never won a race, value 10 soys or over.' Weight for age: One mile. Nomination, 1 soy 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 s— Ladies' Bracelet Welter Handicap, of 25 soys. Second horse 5 soys from the stake (bracelets or cash). Gentlemen riders. One mile> Nomination, ios ; 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 ; winner to be sold for 10 soys, any surplus to go to the funds of the Club. No weight under 8 stone. Four furlongs. Entry ios B— Consolation Handicap, of 10 soys Seven furlongs. Nomination ios j 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 1, 1888, and up to the date of the forthcoming meeting, and owned by' a person who has resided m the said district, during the same period A gentleman rider shall be one who has never ridden or horses for hire, or been employed m a training' stable Five per cent will be deducted from the gross of all moneys payable m accordance with this programme for the expenses of the course All nominations 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 of 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 programme to be final Nominations with fees for all Handicaps, including the Trot, stating the name, age, and description of horse, and colors of the rider, must be m the hands of the Secretary, at Henry's Commercial Hotel, Ashburton not later than 9 p.m. on Saturday, December 8, 1S88! Weights vrill be declared 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, IXfIU Secretary



PaMic Notices. * "WT"^ HAVK FoR BALK— One tei I VV horse power Traction Engine with Combine and Elevators complete all m perfect order, For full particulars apply to FEIEDLANDER BEOS. » 10t48 REID & GRAY'S r PUKE MANILA BINDING TWINE 11 DISO HARROW " BRAND. THIS BRAND ia made to ourßpecial order, is guaranteed to consist of Pare Manila 1 Fibre, and is undoubtedly the Best *nd Cheapest m the Market. los'st upon having the Disn Harrow Brand. We have also a Second Quality, a tborongh erood Twins, at a lower price. LIGHT DTI AUGHT LOWDOWN ELEYATOH BINDER. We would respect ally ssk all interring Purchasers to call and examine our New and Improved Binder be ore ordering elsewhere- It has all latest impr vememe, is brass bushed m all its bearings, and the rollers, besides being braßß buhed, have the oilholes outside of Frame and clear of the Cloths. EBID AND GBAY'S COMBINED MANUBE AND TUBNIP DBILL, made any size from 4-. to 8 Coulters, and from 14in to 16in between the Drills. DOUBLE DBILL I TUBNIP AND MANURE BOWER. DOU RLE DBILL TUBNIP SO WEB . SINGLE DRILL TURNIP fcOWKRB. Prce£3. IMPBOVED GBASS SEED STBIPPEBS. BACK DELIVERY BEAPEBS alwayß m Btock. DOUBLE-FURBOW PLOUGHS, Flexilbe Tripod Harrow e, Square Link Chain Harrows (all sizes), Cbnffcutteiß and Chaffontt c rs and Baggers (all Blzes) at redaced orices, Rotas Bears (1,2,3, nnd 4-horse); also" new »attern Light 2 horEe Gear, Plain and Bar v ed Fencing Wire, Wire Strainers, Drijß, Tnrnip and Manure Drills, Grabbers, Acme Harrows, Corn . Bruisers, &0., dec. FENCING STANDARDS AT LOWEST BATHS. CLAYTON AND bHUTTLBWOBTH'B THBKSHING MILLS AND ENGINES. Aleo TB ACTION ENGINES For Sale. A. Harrison. Alfred Harrison, AUCTIONEER, STOOK AND ESTATE AGENT AND VALUATOR. SATURDAY SALE at 12 o'olook eh»r f — Horses, Oattle, Pigs, Produoe rail Merohandlae, Farming Implements and Vehloles of all kinds constantly m Yards on view FOB SALE. Clewing Sties held In town or Country •s required, and most liberal terms Arranged with both Buyers and Sellers. Rents oolleoted, andjthe Business of Absentees managed with care. Valuation made of Properties or Merchan- dise on easy terms. Advanoes made instantly on Goods delivered at the Store for Sale. TilOTl SALE— Piano, m walnut, by John Jj Brlnsmead and Sons, London. A beautiful Instrument, nearly new; cheap. TO LET— Shops m Ooleman's Build- ings. Seduced rents. Good briok buildings handsome shops. Agent fob the Norwich Union Fire Insurance Company. ALFRED HARRISON. Eden George. . — . . — . EDEN GEOBGE'S GREAT DISCOVEBY. EDEN GEORGE begs 'to inform the inhabitant* of Aehburton and snr- ronnding districts that he hae just discovered • a MOST JMPORTAcNT PROCESS by which Photographß can be produced at I ONE-FOURTH THE USUAL COST, And that he has consequently reduced his 1 prices as under : — 1 1 ' Carte de Visites, 5s per doz., old price, 25a per doz. ; Cabinet?, 10s per doz, old ' price, 50s per doz ; Boudoirs, 15s per doz, old price, 90a per doz ; other sizes 1 proportionately'reduced. t 1 Persons who were Photographed during ' the Aehburton visit oan obtain extra oopieß at the above prices adding exchange and postage. L Although the above prices are so extremely small the finest work is gnaran- ' teed, at the Photon taken by the new proceeß are vastly snperior to those taken ( by the old one, and they are also permanent, t At the above prices all Photos must be prepaid for, as no ledger will be kept and • on no account will this rule be broken. 5 When visiting Christohurch don't forget to visit Sden George's Vestibule where over 1500 excellent Photographs are to be seen without charge. Eden Geobge, THE IPOPULAR PHOTOGRAPHER;



Public Notices. Drapery *^J Drapery ! ! Mitchell & Turnei Deßlre to inform their rmmerouß Customers that their SECOND L4.RGE PURCHASE OI NEW GOODS IS NOW BEING OPENED UP. SPLENDID ABSOETMENI OP STRAW HATS, LACES DRESSES, PRINTS, CORSETS, Etc., MEN'S AND BOYS' CLOTHING. Dont't Forget. We keep a firat-class Stook of GENTS', LADIES' AND CHILDBEDS BOOTS. Mitchell & Turner, TANCRED STREET. ASHBURTON Agricultural and Pastoral Show. NOVELTIES IfOR THE HOW. DAYS. ANDREW ORR IS SHOWING HIS! SECOND SHIPMENT OF High-class Drapery EX TOtfGARIRO. LADIES NEW DRESS MATERIALS NEW ZEPHYRS, EMBROIDERED DRESSiCS, LACE and SILK MAN- TELS, PARASOLS. 00R8ETS, GLOVES. BEAUTIFUL SUMMER MILLINERY, NEW LACE OUR. TAINS. Lidles' Boots, very cheap ; Ladies' Shoe from 6s. Splendid Assortment of Aehburton, Kalapol, and Roslyn Tweeds. SUITS TO MEASURE, FROM £3 CARPETS VERY CHEAP. ANDREt ORR. LATEST NEWS FBOM THE HARVEST FIELD. SWEEPING VICTOEIES ALL OVER THE WORLD The McOormick HAS NOT BEEN BEATEN IN ANY FIELD TRIAL THIB SEASON. WE do not advertise old Trials or Prizes. The following have been honestly won this Season : — FIRST PBIZE and GOLD MEDALS at the two FRENCH FIELD TRIALS, held on the 22ad and 29th July, at Compeigne and Bozoy en Brie; Twenty.five FIRBT ' PRIZEB won m Australia this Season up to date, viz :— Goulbourn, New South Wales, March 23rd Orange, New South Wales, April 18th, Mudgee, New South Wales, May 24th, Deniliquin, New South Wales, July 19th Singelton, New South Wales, Augusl 23rd, Murrnmburrah, New South Wales, August 24tb, Rupanyup, Victoria, August 28 tb. Donald, Victoria, September sth Pyramid Hill, Victoria, September 7th, Boraham, Victoria, September 12th, Wycheproof, Victoria, September J2th, Natlmuk, Victoria, September 19tb, Devenißh, Victoria, {September 25tb Elmore, Victoria, September 26th Oashel, Victoria, September 27th Numurkah, Victoria, October 3rd Kadina, South Australia, October 3rd Pt Pirie, South Australia, October 3rd Virginia, South Australia, October 4th Shepparton, South Australia. Ootobei 10th Jamestown. South Australia. Octobei lOfch Petersburg, South Australia, Cctobei 12th Enroa, South Australia October 16th Balaklava, Field Trial, October 16th Adelaide, Field Trial, October 26tb BEATING EVERY OTHER MAOHINI Order early as we are nearly sold out. A Large Stock of Extras and Fitting always on hand, JOHN ORR &COI AGENTS FOR THE ASHBUBTOt COUNTY, From whom only the Genuine Casting caa be obtained,, |HB|



Public Notices STRAYED on to my farm, a dark bay filly, branded ltko Q Dear shoulder, small otar forehead. Owner can have same by paying expenses. Patrick Gbbely, Greenßtrot. 11+121 BAPTIST CJdUBOH. THE Bet W. R. Woolley of Thames, will condoct services m tfee Baptist Church, Peter street, on SUNDAY Next (25th mat). 11^113 PRIMITIVE METHODIST OHUROH, NEWUNDS, ANNIVERSARY SERMONS, SUNDAY, DEOBMBEB 9th. Preacher : Mbs T. W. Jones, of Wad ding ton. Annual Tea and Publio Meeting m the Newlands Schoolroom, Mon lay, December 10th. 11+119 ASHBURTON RACING CLUB bPRING MEETING, 1888. SETTLING will take pUoe at the Olab Room, Commercial Hotel, ou TUESDAY, November 27th, at 8 p.m. G. BISSET, 11 123 Secretary. NOTICE TO FARMERS. MESSRS JOHN ORR & CO. having been appointed as Sole Agenta for the MoOobmiok Machines m Ashburton No Other Firm 1b authorized to canvaso for the Sale of Machines or Extras m the Aahbarton distriot. MORROW, BASSETT & CO., Sole Agente m 11 29 New Zealand. GLASGOW DRAPERY and CLOTHING COMPANY, East Street, next Patching 1 , Sail- maker. ODDFELLOWS' HAIL. THURSDAY NOVEMBER 29m. ROOT'S FLORAL GAS TATA, UNDER THE PALMS OR THE Jewish Flower Festival. Principals. — Meadamea Gamble and Flower, Miss Steel. Mestrs Flower and Millar, Fnll Choru3 of 60 voices, assisted by an Orchestra of 10 Performets. Admiaeion : Front seate, 2i. Back aeate, Is. Doors open at 7.30, Ooacorfc at 8. 11 122 Bink de Paris, THE CLOSE OF THE SINKING SEASON will be celebrated by A GRAND FANCY DRESS AND MASQUERADE CAKNIYAL ON WEDNESDAY, DEOEMBER sth. The LAST RISKING DAYS are Tuosday, Friday, Saturday and Monday. R. ELSTON, Lessee and Manager. Auctions WEDNESDAY, 28th NOVEMBER, Sale at 12 o'clock sharp. ALFRED HARRISON favored wift instructions from Mb C. Hawson, who is leaving for the North Island, will sel by PUBLIO AUCTION, At his residence, EABT BELT, The whole of his FURNITURE and EFFECTS. Comprising the general furnishings of a well appointed house, the whole being m the bent of order, Suites, Dining Table, Brussels Carpet 19ft by 12ft (new), Bedsteads and Bedding, Spring Mattresses, hand aome Looking Glasses, Tapeitry and Eidder Carpets, etc , etc , etc A quantity of purebred Spanish and Brahma Fowls, Garden tools, etc. ALFRED HARBISON, Auctioneer. 11*119 SATURDAY, DEOEMBER Ist. At 11 o'olock sharp. LAND BOOM. LAND BOOM. Sale of Valuable' Ashburton Freehold Town and Suburban Properties. XOSEPH IVESS, favored with instruc- C/ tiona from the various Freeholders, will Sell by Pablic Auction, at the Arcade, Barnett street (by the kind permission of Mr T. Bollock) on SATDRDAY, Decem- ber Ist, at 11 o'olook, A Farm, near the Hinds, R.S. 28636, 34512, 241 aor©H, unimproved, of fair quality, tilx-roomed Bouse, f acre land, Allen's Road, with Stable, Wash house, &a, T.B. 13 and 14. —Hinds ; The bHb of the Htndhcpe Hotel, £-aore, with Stable, Loose Box, Conch House, and Plggerp. — Middle Road : 1 aore land, Loti 1 and 2, fenoed. — East Belt : f-aore land, Lots 8, o,»nd 10.— Winter's Road ; J- aare, Lot 24, Lot 20, £-»ere. — Junotion of Winter and Alford forest Roads : la 2c 27p Lot 177.— Alford Forest Road ; f aore, Lots 4, 5, and 6, between Farm Koad and James Street ; alao Lot 3, £ aore, between Andrews street and Allen'c Road.— Cox Street and Peter street West : T.S. 1011, 1012, 1013, near Mr A. Harrison's. — A ten-roomed Dwelling House, Tanored street, with acre, lately (n occupation of Me R. MoOweo — =-Oom- modlous Offioaa, Barnett street, next " Mail" Office, with £-acre, let to good tenants, yielding £75 yearly. — Wakunnl Road: Lots 94, 95, 96, f aore.-Foui and three roomed Cottages, ooaoh House, Stable, Shed, T.S. 469. Let to good tenants at 6s per week eaoh. — Esst Belt ; Four roomed Cottage, £ aore, Lots 1 and 2.— Alford Foreat Road : 1 aore, Lot 40, fenoed and improved, near Woollen Fac- tory. Farther entrleshoay be made with Mr O, Brad dell up to November 30. A Sale oi Sundries will also be held. Purtlculari m future advertisement. Terms verj easy, deoltted at Sale. J. IVESS, 11* 04 Auotloaeer,



WAKANUI ROAD BOARD. BIRDS EGGS TWO Shillloga and Sixpence (2s 6d) per hundred (100), will be paid for Birds' eggs and beads. By order, 11+125 fooks & sos. longbeaoh road board, birdTeggs. mWO Shillings (2o) per 100 will be paid X for birds ecrgs and heads. By order. 11J 127 FOOKS & SON. WAKANUI ROAD DISTRICT. mENDERS are invited for grubbing I, tQBBOcko on Christy's Road and Ohertney Road near Charing Cross. Particulars at Board's Office. Tinders cloae SATURDAY, Deoember la, at 10fc.no. I FOOKS AND SON, lIIII2Q Diatriot Sgrveyoni ■



During the past year, so an offioial report ■tateg, 707,980 gallons of wine were made m South Australia, an increase of 197,980 gallons as compared with the previous year. Keating's Powder destroys both moth, fleas, beetles, and all otker insects, vrtrle quite harmless t» domestic animals. In exterminal ting beetles, the success of this powder x extraordinary. It is perfectly clean m appis cation. See the article you purchas « Keatings as imitations are noxious anin-d effectual. Sold m tins, 6d, Is, and «s6d by al chemists