SPORTING.

THE ABHBURTON R.O. SPRING MEETING. JWKIDBNT— Mr E. G. Wright. Vick-Prksi dent— Mr John Grigg. Judge— Mr Matthew Stitt Stewards— Messrs C. W; Pumell, W. B Denshire, Hugo Friedlander, W. Lyttelton, E. G. Crisp, T- Ci N. Grigg, A.' J. Reid, Dr Tweed. Treasurer— Mr David Thomas Clerk of Scales— Mr O. Digby. Clerk of Course— Mr A. Hewson. Handi cappers—Mr T. Quill Starter— Mr D. Thomas. Tba following events were deotdid aftti Wt went to press yesterday :— BwtiNT Handicap, of 25 sovi. Saves furlongs. 95 Mr S. Alexander's oh g Doubtful, by Bdiltngton, 6yrs, But 61b (Md'rov) 1 $3 Ma B. Ooaltor'i b> Meada, Byrs, Bst6lb ... (Sharp) 2 16 Mr T. Watson's b f Sorella, 3yr», 6stslb (Daly) 8 20 Mi J. F. Bell's blk c Baonookbatn, Syrs, 6st 91b... ... (Mitchell) 0 16 Mr A. Turnpenny's oh g Paddy, aged, 6«t 91b ... ... (Onohln) 0 8 Mr W. D, Cotton's b f Rosa of Ghaviot, 3jra, 6atßlb (including lib over) (Wlsby) 0 Paddy was the first to get away, but at the end of the first furlong Doubtfal took oomstaad whloh he held from thenoe to the •nd, winning easily by three lengths, Sorella same dlstanoe away, third. Time, Im!n42ieo. Dividend, £2 SoitL Raob, of 2550v8. Catch weights. Six f arlongs. 14 Mr H. E. Taylor's b m Pickle, by Hornby- Deceit, 6yrs ... (Wisby) 1 . 15 Mr J. K. Oorrigan's b g Nipper aged ... .... (M'Jlroy) 2 84 Mr J. 0. U. Grigg's b g Hollow Back, syra ;.. ... (O'Keefe) 3 60 Mr 0. G, Hawdon'a Duchess of Albany, 6yrs ••• 0 6Mr 0. Jeff h Toorak, 6yrs ... ... 0 . . Paddy , who had four investors, went to the post but bolted before the start, and, clearing oat of the coarse, did not take " tiny part m the race. The horses entered the. straight m abuncb, when Fickle drew •onfc and won by a length and a half. Time, lmin 26secs. Dividend, £6 9s. 4&BIHG HiwDioAP, of 30 fovs. One mile. 33 Mr W. Bnssell's g g Erin-RO-Bwgh by _Jßt George— Alice Gray, fiyrs Bstl3lb 1 C 5 Messrs M. and C.Hobbs' g g College Boy. aged, 7st 121 b ... (Dodd; 2 65 Mr F Faneti'a blk g Bewi, aged Bat7lb ... ... C'tratford) 3 16 Mr W. F. Jackson'B eh m Glenlora .-.■;■%•, 7«t 0 ?..3&wi at)dGl«nlora ran ten lengths m ' Evince ef the other pair till reaching the top turn where College Boy cloßed on the leaders. and Erin-goßragh commenced to snak4 np his ground. Entering the straight Olenlora was m command, Rewi jast behind, but College Boy almost im mediately went to the front. College Boy was leading at the distance, but Erin-go- Bragh now coming through won with a length to spare. Time, lmin 555e08. Dividend, £4 17s Wsx/iib B/MDIOAP, of 26 rovs. Two niles 16 Mr vV\ Grice's br k Little Arthur by Jangler, 6yre, 9st (Rosewarne) 1 14 Mr H . Coulter's b m Meada, syra 9stl2lk ... ... (Bamber) 2 6 Mr J. Bell's b g Scratcher, aged 9st 91b (R. Kinpan) 3 26 Mr T. Kearneyfe br h Reuben, 4yrs list 41b 0 41 Mr H. G. Pitt's g m Squib, 6yrs list lib ... ... o . Little Arthur jumped away m front of Qleada and Scratcher, and showed the way lor the first mile, with Reuben and Squib whipping m. At the half distance, Squib ran into third place, pausing Reuben and Bcratcher, but was beaten at tha top of the straight, where lieuben also retired ; and Little Arthur going on won m a canter by . three lengths. Time, 4tnin 17eec. Divi dend, £6 19a.

SECOND DAY.

The itoond day's races of the Asbburton Spring Meeting were held to-day. The weather was fine and the attendaooe wae goqd^ Following are resnits op to time <of g oing to preti : — COUHTY HOBDLK RaGB HaVDIOAP, of SO •Ota. The second horse to reoeive 3 •ova oat of the aUke. Over 6 fl ! ghts of bardies, about 3fc 6!n high. District boraea only. One mile and a half. 87 Mr H, 6. Pitta g m Squib, 6?ta, lpatfiib (Owner) 1 16 Mr W. Qrlce's br g Little Artunr, 6f rt, 9it 101 b ... (Boaewarne) 2 17 Mr T. Kearney'* br h Revben, 4yr«, lOit ... ... (Owner) 3 15 Mr W. Mtiobeir* br g Nero, aged, lOst 81b (Inolndlng lib orer) (Mr Lewis) 0 & Mr J. T. Bill's bg Soratcher, aged, 9st lib (inoladlng lib over) (W.MUoheU) 0 10 Mr W. Perk's b « Starlight, aged, 9it Sib (inolading 101 ba over) (W.Pardham) 0 Benben was the first to show m front indied over. the hnrdle m front of the ttasd with Scratches end Starlight as his immediate attendant*. Going ronod tbe railway bend Squib ran into second place, and at the next hurdle Starlight ran off. At tbe top of the course . Squib moved up to the leader and the field closed np. Coming into the straight Squib drew away from Beaben but was challenged by Little Arthur and a capital ■ noe home between the pair ensued, Squib winning by half a length from Little Arthur, Beaben about three length a third. Hero, who, m the last half mile, had ssade «p » great deal Of ground was fourth. Time, 3min 6secc, Dividend, ,_ £114 b. Baoino Club Hahdioap, of 45 eovb ; The second horse to receive 5 soys oat of tbe stake. One mile and a quarter. $0 J!r D. O'Brien's br c Vandal, 3yrs 9at ... ... (Leeson) 1 114 Mr M. Sherwin's br g Quibble, seed, 9flt 101 b ... (Huxtable) 2 51 Mr W. Ruttell'a gg Jfiringobragb, 5 years, 9at... ... (Browo) f 20 Mr T. Stewart's b m Bosebnd, 5 jean, 4tt 121 b (G. Jacksor) f <OoEe^e Boy wae soratched. An excellent start was effected. Rose bod wasAe^rst U ahow In front Vandal, Quibble, and Erin*go-bragh following m the order name*. This position was maintained alongtliefcacjc of the oonrae, to t Nefoar farlong post where Ycndal went „' -W> ibo leader andQuibMe#n4 Brin-go k.. °P- At tb « t0 P tbe mirfia H fUwdbud htld a alight advantage JJJf jr. *~*t*6i as they approaohed tbe Zml .lx ▼»odal*a»»e on just m advance *nni?w« Whips w-era now oat to the &tt« i« . ne,d f '*°* of Brln.go-bregb SXVbadwho,^ \&*£&£l third blace. Time, i >*> 3M - Dividend Hakdicap Timb Tbot, v <ia ■ a * (!Ie ) , of 2 2 Boys ; the second hor^ »o re#ejre 2 Bovaont of the stake. O'-'rict hor*ei only. Weight no less than lOst. Pnil-j »nd-go. Three miles. # 4 MrE. Price's b m Minnie, syra, | 30seos <° wne ') 1 33 Mr A. MoLeod'a eft g Biamflrck, aged. 25secB (PhyKic) 2 85 Mr T, Harold's br g W»!ly Reilly, aged, 30jec» (O.Karord 3 26 Mr O. Dlgby's eh g Marengo, aged soratoh (Owner) 0 46 Mr A, Biiset's br m Semolina. syrs 12jeo 0 ' 4 Mr G. Harvey's b m Jenny Lynn, aged,27«eOß ... ... (Owner) 0 -. 3 Mr A. Maldstone's br m Zenetb,  ag^d, 36ieo« ... ... (Owner) 0 2 Bfr J. L. MorrU' br o Touog Black' wo«d,4yW,36fW (H.Skevlogton 0

3 MrM Frledlander'sbgMissOave, 3yrs, 35seos ... (G. Nloholas) 0 1 Mr T. Alexander's blk m Bonny Black Bess, aged, 37seoa (Ward) 0 16 Mr T. Harold's oh m Colleen Bawn, aged,37se<a ... ... (Owner) 0 14 Mr T. Price's b m Siberia syn, 40sece (Mitchell) 0 3 Mr F. Lewlb' blk m Sarah Ann, 5 years, 45secs (Owner) 0 Florence was scratched. Minnie obtained the lead m the first mile and won comfortably by at least 100 ysrds. The rider of Marengo fell off, when hiß horse was making up a good deal of ground. Time, 9min 15aecs. Dividend, £42 10a.

THE MAORI JACK SHEPPARD.

(Pib Pbess Association.) Ohbz&tchuboh, November 23. Murray wbb brjught op it the Police Court before three Justices to-day, and committed for trial for breaking Into the house of Hunt, a laborer, at Rlooarton and stealing a cap, coat, trousers and rase r He was sentenced to three months hard labor for his first esoape from Aldington, and to nine months for the seoond. The sentences are onmnlatfoe. He will be ! brought before the Xaiapoi Ooart on the charge of the Mandevllle Hotel burglary to-morrow, and before the Lytteltqn Oourt •n Thursday He made no defenoe, bat •aid that the first time he eso»ped the warder left the door open after patting his tea into his cell. The second time he had told the gaoler he intended to esoape, and did ao jast to show that he coald. A luge crowd atsembled m the courthouse to aertbe prisoner.

CORN EXCHANGE.

♦ The following is the Corn Exchange report for the week ending Friday, Novem ber 23rd, 1888 :— Great Interest has been manifested Id the report! of the drought m Australia, and there it great aotlvlty being evinced la all feeding grains* Oats have suddenl) gone upward and are hsrd to obtain even for pressing orders as holders who are few m nnmber are holding for, farthei rises. Wheat Is steady and firm at om quotations. Batter has hardened and is being taken up freely for the Sydney market. Freights for that port have been vety scarce, but the Union Company are making efforts to meet their olleots besides several] sailers have been taken op »t moderate freights. Welcome rains on Thursday will improve oar next year's prospects and our outlook ii certainly promising, ' Wheat.— Taaoan Is firm at 4s 2d to 4s 3d ; pearl and hunters are also In good i demand at 4« to 4» 2d ; seoond quality is ictroe at 3i 93 to 4s ; and broken wheat commands. 3s to 3i 6d. Oats.— Milling are la strong demand at 2j 9i to 2s lOd ; long and inferior kinds vary from 2s 6d to 2s Bd. BABLRY.—Very little offering prices being nominally, 4s for prime mrltng, 3i 6d me<Uam, and 3s for feed, Bbans 3j 6d with few offering. Peas, 3s Gbass Sbed,- No enquiry, quotation same &• last week. Potatobs —No Sellers at £5 at oountrv station.; ££8 Dairy Pboduob,— Prime butter, 8d lo 9d ; second quality, 6d, with good de mand. Gheeae, Btsady at sd. The above prices are those paid to farmers for delivery, f.o.b. Sack* extra.

TO-DAY'S TELEGRAMS

<» (PBR PRESS A88OUIATION.) Northern Soot Factory. Auckland, November 23. At the meeting of the Northern Boot Manufacturing Company on Monday next the Directors will recommend a dividend of 7 per cent. Burns Club. The adpnrned annual meeting of the Barns Club was held list night. There was still no balance-sheet, owing to a disagreement between the secretary and the treasurer. The diecuseion Bbowed that the members are at hopeless logger heads. A professional accountant was appointed to draw up a financial statement to be submitted to a meeting next week. A large number hare seceded from the Olub and formed a Oaltdonian Society, which gives an inaugural concert on St Andrews' Pay. Man Missing. Charles Edward Renner, a butcher at Newton, is reported missing einca Tuesday morning. His wife fears the worst, aa he has been suffering from depressed spirits. Enquiries made by the police bave proved fruitless. The Weather. The weather is very coid and uhowtry. Accident on a Bailway. Napier, November 23. As • special train, taking to the Tomoaca works empty frozen meat trucks, was nearlng tbe Awatoto crossing, a cart containing two men and a boy attempted to pass In front of the train. The cart was knocked to pleoes bat the occupants were thrown legar. The train #as at once stopped and the three pat Into the van and brought back to town for medical attendance. The doctor Btys no bores are broken. The boy Is the worst of tbe three. The Tariff, Wxllikoton, November 23. The " Gizette" notlßes that Id per 1b duty will be levied on the leather board or '* Oorapo" vied as a substitute for sole leather Population of the Colony. The estimated population (exclusive of Maoris) on 30th September, was 603,861 or 1090 below the number at the end of June. The Maori population is given aa 41,969. Advance m Breadstuff's. Owing to tbe advance m the wheat market, flour ha« advanced 20j per. ton, and oatmeal is now quoted at £16, Bestiorfcfcion of Sunnyside. The Colonial Secretary states that the cost of restoring Scnnytlde Asylum will be about £10,000- This amount moat be reduced, however, by several thousand pounds whioh it was proposed to expend In making the neoessary additions to the old building. Marlborongh Goldfield. Warden Alien telegraphs to tbe Minister for Mines from Blenheim that gold has been discovered at Watamonga Bay, Qaeen Charlotte's Sound, some miles of J»Iot on. Royal Humane Society. The "CJißßtt#" notifies that tbe Royal Humane Society of Australasia has decided to award a brome medallion for proficiency In swimming with reference to saving life and a oar tfioate for theoretical kaowledga open to sohools contributing to its funds, Employment of Females Act Gbj&HlJ'.ohuroh, November 23 Ballantyne anj do were fined £3 foi working girls after hour*, $he defence was that they etopp«d behind to M&l work In absence of the overseer.

PUTTING ONE'S FOOT IN IT ■» ■ ... The following instances of "pattln one's foot m It" are amusing: — " never open my month but I put my foe m it," was the carious complaint of scm unlucky wight, who might have receive lome consolation had he reflected on th n ambers of offenders that dally keep hit oompany. The Guardsman's remark t the English nobleman who was In th habit of affably converting with th ■oldlers, '* I like yoa, my Lord, there 1 nothing of the gentleman about yoa, offers an example of the kind. "Bhv many deaths ?' aiked a hospital physician 11 Nine." " Why, I ordered medicine fo ton." " Fes, but one would not take it, 1 was the startling reply. " Hillo, when are yon going at this time of night ?' asked a gentleman of bts aervaut. '•Yoo'n after no good, I'll warrant." " Please air, miitreai sent me for yoa, air," was th< respome. A gentleman said to the waiter of his club, " Michael, if I shoulc dla would you attend my funeral V 11 Willingly, sir," was the hasty answer " Well, Michael, that Isn't very oompli mentary," •• No, sir; I didn't mane that, lie. I wouldn't be seen there, sir, was the waiter's consolatory reply, A country paper once related bow, "daring the celebration a child was ran over wearing a short red dress, which never spoke afterwards." In the des cription of the doings of a mad dog it is said that " he bit a horse on the leg, ffhioh has siooe died," An aooount of a funeral says—*' The remains were oommitted to that bourne from whloh no traveller returns attended by his friends." Advertisers often give us amusing specimens of composition, of which this is an example — " Lost by a poor lad tied up m a brown paper with a white string a German flute with an overooat and several other articles of wearing apparel " A miller attempted to testify to the merits of a powder for destroying vermin by saying, «'i fortnight ago I was full of rats, and now I don't think I have one." A newspaper was running a serial story called " The Troth." One week, so much space was devoted to other matters, the editor was nnable to continue the story, to made the following announcement, containing perhaps more ta h ihan «ny other item m the paper— • ' The Truth ' la crowded out of this issuo on account of the press of more Important matter." The lecturer pat hU f jot m it thoroughly ' when be prefaced his discourse upon the rhinoceros with, " I must beg yon to give me yonr individual attention ; Indeed It Is absolutely impossible that you could form a true Idea of the hideous animal of whfoh we are about to apeak ucleßß you keep your eyes fixed on me."

LATEST CABLE NEWS.

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PRESERVED MEAT FOR FRANCE.

London, Norember 22. The "Morning Post" states that M. de Freycioet, French of War, has purchased m England one hundred thousand boxes of preserved meat for export to Paris.

THE FRENCH CHAMBER.

M. Wilson, son in-law of M. Grevy, is publishing a series of articles m the Le Petit France newspaper, alleging the corruption of members of the Chamber of Deputies. Other writers are bringing similar charges. The articles are creating a great sensation m the city.

NEW CALEDONIA.

Mr John B. Harrison, professor of chemistry and agricultural science, who has returned from a visit to New Caledonia is promoting a society with a view to developing agriculture there. 1

A MISSING SHIP.

The ship Renfrewshire, which left Wasgow for Brisbane on May 18th has been posted at Lloyds as missing.

THE SKYE CROFTERS.

Mr W. H. Smith moves for a Com mittee to consider the condition of the I Skye Crofters, and the best means of fccihtatmg their emigration. The Committee also to report gener ally on the emigration question and the places most suitable for emigrants.

CABLE COMMUNICATION.

I The Secretary of the Eastern Exten sion Cable Company m a letter m the 'Times" states that a duplicate cable across the Pacific Ocean would cost four millions, and would be difficult to maintain and protect. He adds that it would be better, and that cheaper rates would be obtained by adopting the guarantee proposal of Sir John Pender, Chairman of the Eastern Company.

MONEY.

The stock markets are agitated m consequence of the fear that money will become dearer.

MORE MILITARY LOANS.

Roans. November 2Q It is reported that the Italian Govern* raent will shortly raise a loan for military purposes,

RUSSIA AND BULGARIA.

St. Vbtbubbvrq, JSoveaiber 22. The Czar has directed that sixty Bulgarian refuges serving -m the Russian army, must either resign their position or become naturalised subjects.

THB AdBBtrkTON etJABDIAN, FRIDAY/ NOVEMBER 23, 1888



[ Public Notices. Drapery '"^j Drapery!! Mitchell & Turner Deßire to inform their numerous ' Oaatomera that their SECOND L A.RGE PURO BASE OF N E W G 6 Q DS a now Binra opjbned trp. SPLENDID ASSOKTMENT of STRAW HATS, LACES DRESSES, PRINTS, CORSETS, Etc., MEN'S AND BOYS' CLOTHING. Dont't Forgot. We keep a firat-olaai M Stock of GENTS', LADIES' AND OHILDBEN'S BOOTS. Mitchell & Turner, TANCRED STREET. ABHBURTQN Agricultural and Pastoral Show. NOVELTIES tfOR THE HOLI DATS. ANDREW OUR IS SHOWING HIS" SECOND SHIPMENT or . High-class Drapery EX TOTOABIRO. LADIES NEW dSbSS MATERIALS gEW ZEPHYRS. EMBROIDERED DRESStfS, LACE and SILK MAN- J?JS™ PARASOLS. CORSETS, GLOVES, BEAUTIFUL SUMMER MILLINERY, NEW LACE, OUR. ■TAINS. ' :|l . •• " ■ : .' Lsdiea 1 Boots, very cheap ; Ladles' Shoes , from 6b. . . - Splendid Afidortment of AehbdrtOn, Kalapol, nnd Roalyn Tvreedi. SUITS TO MKABURE, FROM £3 1 CARPETS VERF CHEAP, ANDREW ORR. LATEST NEWS FBOM THE HABVEST FIELD. SWEEPING VICTOEIES ALL OVER THE WORLD The McOormick HAS NOT BEEN BEATEN IN ANY FIELD TRIAL THIS SEASON. WB do not advertise old Trials or Prizeo. The following have bean honestly won this Season :— FIRST PRIZE and GOLD MEDALS at tho two FRENCH FIELD TRIALS, held on the 22nd and 29th July, at Oompeigne and Kozoy en Brie; Twenty-five FIRST PRIZES won m Australia thiß Seaeen up to date, viz : — Goulboarn, New South Wales, March 23rd Orange, New South Wales, April 18th, Mndgee, New South Wales, May 24th, Deniliquin, New South Wales, July 19th Singelton, New South Wales, August 23rd, Murrumburrah, New South Wales, August 24tb, Bupanyup, Victoria, August 28th. Donald, Victoria, September sth I Pyramid Hill, Victoria, September 7th, Horsham, Victoria, September 12th, Wycheproof, Victoria, September 12th, Natlmuk, Victoria, September 19th, Devonian, Victoria, September 25tb Elmore, Victoria, September 26th Cashel, Victoria, September 27th Numurkah, Victoria, October 3rd Kadina, South Australio, October 3rd Pt Pirie, South Australia, October 3rd Virginia, South Australia, October 4tt Shepparton, South Australia, October 10th . JameßtowD, South Australia, October 10th Petersburg, South Australia, Octobei 12th Euroa, South Australia Octobfr 16th, Balaklava, Field Trial, October 16th Adelaide, Field Trial, October 25th, BEATING EVEBY OTHER MAOBINE Order early as we are nearly sold ont. A Large Stock of Extras and Fitliof always on hand. JOHN ORR & CO AGENTS FOR THE ASHBUBTOI COUNTY. From whom only the Genuine Caging , can b« obtaiaed,



I Henry Zander. HENRY ZANDER, I BEG to intimate that I have bow on ( hand my season's supply of BEST BINDING TWINES (MANILA and HEMP), which are open for inspection, now, and I have great pleasure m stating that the quality of it exceeds last yeftrtymotwithotanding that it then gave GRATIFYING SATISFACTION to all who used it. Among the many I point out thcfollowing 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 iaolbs. The Hemp Twine is 4*plr, and runs 980 ft to the pound, and is also 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 fof 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," ao tons best soft Steel BINDING WIRK of the White- cioss^ Brand (the favorite of the Farmers), and it will be of great advantage to Fanners 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 10 Cases Lard Oil 25 Drums Tattoo Oil, red and black, ready for sheep branding XO Bales best s*ply Seaming Twine Hornsby's and Ransome's Plough Share* . 3 ...-■■ 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 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. HENRY ZANDER, General Merchant and Importer. 1 1 AGENT FOR San Fire Insurance Company Canton Marina Insurance Company National Mutual Life Association of Australasia. 1



Public Notices. \l/JS HAVE FOR PALE— One tei VV horee power Traction Engine with Combine and Elevators complete, all m perfect order. For fall particulars apply to FBIEDLAKDER BEOS. 10t48 REID & GRAY'S PURE MANILA BINDING TWINE "DISO HARROW" BRANDS THIS BRAND is made to onr special order, i» guaranteed to consist . of Fare Manila Fibre, and is', nndoubfcedly the Best and Cheapest m the Market. Ips'Bt upon having the Disc Harrow .Brand. We have Also a Second Quality, a thorough good Twine, at a lower price. LIGHT DRAUGHT LOWDOWN ELEVATOR BINDER. We would respect ally aek all intending Purchasers to call and examioe oar New and Improved Binder be ore ordering elsewhere. It has all latest impr vements, is brass bushed m all its beannpß, and the rollers, besides being brass bn hed, have the oilholea ontßide ol Frame and clear of the Gloths. BEID AND GRAY'S COMBINED MANURE AND TURNIP DBILL, made any size from 4 to 8 Coulters, and from 14in to 16in between the Drills. DOUBLE DBILL TURNIP AND MANORE BOWER. DOUBLE DRILL TUBNIP SO WEB. BINGLE DBILL TURNIP t OWJfIBB. Pr cc £3. IMPROVED GRABS SEED STBIPPEBB. BACK DELIVERY BEAPERS always In Btook. DOUBLE-FURBOW PLOUGHS, Flexilbe Tripod Harrows, Square Link Oh -in Harrows (alt Bizes), Cbafficuttera and Ohaffcutt rs and Baggers (allßisee) at reduced prices, Horse- pears (1, 2,3,nnd 4-horse) ; also new pattern Light 2hor£e Gear, Ploin and Barhed Fencing Wire, Wire Strainers, Dnjs, Turnip and Mannse Drills, Grubbers, Acme Barrowa. Cora Bruisers, Ac, 40. FENCING STANDARDS AT LOWEST RATJBS. ..-.., CLAYTON ANdISuTTLBWOBTH'S THRESHING MIUiS AND ENGTHBS. - Also TRACTION ENQINBB For Sale. A. Harrison. Alfred Harrison, AUCTIONEER, STOCK AND ESTATE AGENT AND VALUATOR.' ; SATURDAY SALE at 12 o'clock aljirp — Horoeß, Oattle, Pfgs, Prodaoft >nd Morohandige. Farming Implements and Vehicles of all kinds constantly m Yarda on view FOR SALE). Clearing Sales bold In .- town or Oonntry as required, and most liberal terms arranged with both Bayers and Sellers. Rents collected, andit he Easiness of Absentees managed with care. Valuation made of Properties or Merehan. disc on easy terms. Advances made instantly on Goods delivered at the Store for Sale, FOR SALE— Piano, m walnat, by John Brlnemetd and Sons, London. A beaotifal instcament, nearly new; cheep. TO LET— Hhops m Ooleman's Bnlld- ings. Bedaoed rents. Good brick buildings: handsome shops. Agent for the Norwich Union Fire Insurance Company. ALFRED HARRISON, Eden George. EDEN GEORGE'S GREAT DISCOVERY. EDEN GEORGE beßfl'to inform the inhabitants of Aehbanon and sar- ronnding dietricta that he baa just discovered a MOST IMPORTANT PROCESS by which Photographs can be produced at ONE-FOURTH .THE USUAL COST, And that he has consequently reduced his prices as under : — Carte de Visites, 5b per doz., old price, 258 per doz. ; Cabinet?, 10a per doz, old price, 50s per doz; Boudoirs, 15a per doz, old price j 90a per doz ; other eizas proportionately'reduced. Persons who were Photographed during the Aehbarton visit can obtain extra copies at the above prices adding ezohange and postage. Although the above prices are so extremely small the finest work is guaran- teed, bb the Photon taken by the Dew prooees are vastly snperior to those taken by the old one, and they are alec permanent, 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. When visiting Ohrißtohurch don't forge! to visit Eden George's Vestibule when over 1500 excellent Photographs are to be seen without charge. Eden George, 188 tPOPULAE PHOIOaEAPHEK



Public Notices £20 REWARD. IN consequence of the amount of Poaohing going on m the Greeks on the Lagmhor Kijtate, 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 fieh m the Creeks on the Lagmhor Estate. DONALD MoLEAN. Lagmhor, 17th October, 1888. 10°144 BARGAINS! BARGAINS J MOISON. Impermeable *nd Praotical Bootmaker, BEOS to announce his first CLEARING SALE, commencing Ootober Ist, for ONE MONTH only, when he will offer to the. public his choice stock of beet English 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, whiob. for STYLE, FASHION, NEITJSJBSS, and ELEGANCE, cannot be surpassed, as he m a thorough expert m this line. Repairs neatly execrated. tanoreFstreet, Next the CLUB Ashburton, r- ' '. _^ ,__^ H, J. WOOD & Co BTATIONEBS' HALL, jfriedlander'a Buildings Ashburton. NEW BOOKS. A LARGE Seleotion of the lateit oheap Bditions. TSetr Books for School Prises end Presentation In great variety. A speoia discount to School and Library Com mltteeaT CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR CARDS, New Season 1888 89. A LARGE AND BEAUTIFUL ASSORTMENT Now retdy for Inspection, lnoluding Ohromo, Hand Painted, and Photo Cards o New Zealand Scenery, suitable for ■ending to Friends m other parts of the werld. Large stook of Stationery and Aooonnt Booka of every description, Writing Oases and Deakt, Scrap, Photo, and Fern Albums, Work Boxes, Puma, Card Oases, Pocket Books, Photo Frames, and every description of Fancy Stationery. LETTS DIARIES ~~OR j.389. Commercial, Rougb, and Pooket Series H. J. WOOD & CO, STATIONERS' HALL, ABHBUBTON, Sporting. ASHBURTON fiunnrsjuan m. ANNUAL MEETING To be held on the Ashbnrton Racecourse on THUBSDAY, DEC. 27, 1888. FOR DISTRICT HORSES ONLY President— Mr W. C. Walker, M.H.R, Vice-Presidents— Mr Julian Jackson and Major W. J. Steward, M.H.R Judge— Major Steward, M.H.R: 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 op the Scales— Mr J. C. Duncan 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, 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 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- tioo, ios ; acceptance, 10s 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— Frying 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 penalty. Winner of both races to carry 14IDS 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 ; 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, 188S, 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 Gained 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 j Nominations w|th fees, for all Handicaps, including the Trot, stating the name, age, and description of horse, and colors of the ridei must be m the hands of the Secretary, st Henry's Commercial Hotel, Ashburton 1. ot late r thangp.m, on Saturday, December 8, 18881 Weights will be declared on or about Saturdays December 15. Acceptances for the Handicap! and Trot, and entries for M*idcn Plate anf Hack Race, with fees, must be made to th| Secretary not later than 9 p.m. on Saturday, December 22 ,1888, JAS, PURCHASE, ,«?«• Secretary,



Auctions E Saturday, deoembsb Ist. ,t Town Property For Sale. d TI/fR T, BULLOOK has received c ItX instructions from Mbs Stott to Sell by Publio Auction, at the Arcade, on 0 SATURDAY, In DECEMBER, c HerPropwrly ia Burnett street, beiae; c T.S. 457, opposite the Fire Brigade B Station, on which is erected a » Coitago of Four Eoomi. T This Property is faiily well situated, , being not fur distant from the centra of r of the business part of the town. > Tezms liberal at Sale * Sale at 12.15 " „♦»* ""*• BULLOOK, \ 11*79 Aqotioneer. \ SATURDAY DECEMBER Ist. 1 J aores Und, part of blook known as Mrs MoLein'a with oattaget thereon, for sale. A bargain.- MR T. BULLOOK has received lnatt notiom to sell by Pablio Aao- tioa at the Arcade on the above date, on account and by order of the mortgagees. Lota 34, 35, and 36, eaoh containing \ aore, situated at the corner of Princes St. and continuation of William street, on the North Bai t Town Belt, on wbioh is erected a 4-roomed oottago, also small, one 2 rooms. Intending purchasers will obierve the 3 oeotloni contain 1£ acres of land. Thla property will be sold at a great loas to the mortgagees. Inspection respeotfally invited. Terms very liberal. Fall particular* can be obtained on application. Bale at 1 o'clock. T. BULLOOK, 11 116 ' Auctioneer. SATURDAY, DECEMBER Bth. The unsold portion of Grove Farm Estate, and a number of Tinwald Town Sections. MR T. BULLOOK has received In- structions from the Proprietors to Sell by Publio Auotion at the Arcade on s&tubday, Bth December, The unsold portion of Grove Farm Estate as follows, viz : — Lots 37 and 43, each containing 10a Or lp fronting Grove street Lot 38, containing 32a 2r sp, fronting Graham's Road Lot 39, containing 30a lr 34p, fronting Graham's Boad Lot 40, containing 30a lr 23p, fronting Graham's Road Lot 41, containing 32 1 2r lip, fronting Graham's Road Lot 42, containing 32a 2r 6p, fronting Graham's Boad TINWALD PROPERTIES. ! Lots 340 to 355, containing 4 acres, fronting Lagmhor Road and known as part of the Poplar Padlock Lot 71, corner of MoMurdo and Giaham streets lot 181, Thompson Btreet Lot 258, Meloombe street Lots 413, 414, Harland afreet Lot 383, Thompson street Lots 391, 395, 896, 397, flarland street All ,the Land fronting Graham's Road has been m English gratses fot a number of years. Terms of payment liberal. Sale at 12 16. T. BULLOOK. . 11*117 . Auctioneer. 5 •' • PRELIMINARY ADVERTISE KENT. WEDNESDAY, 28th NOVEMBER* Sale at 12 o'olook sharp. - ' ALFRED HARRISON favored wifr instructions from Mr O.|ELlwson, who is leaving for the North Island, will Be)l by Public Auction at his residence, BAST BELT, The whole of his FURNITURE AND EFFECTS. Fall particulars m f utare issue, ALFRED HARRISON, U*H9 Auctioneer. SATURDAY, 24th NOVEMBER, 1888 AT EAST STREET HORSE BAZaAB, At 1 o'clock. FIBST-OLASB MARES AND GELD. INGS from the Oamaru Show. MESSRS FRIEDLANDER BROS. ..have reoeived instructions to sell by publio auction at the above time and place, — I A Superior Draught MARES and 1 A IV GELDINGS. \\) The Anotioneer wishes to oall apodal attention to this grand lot of Mares and Geldings, they being Prize-takers »t the Oamara Show, and bred by Messrs D MoGrkoob, J. Bobbie, and John Donaldson, whose names are well- known as some of the moat successful breeders m New Zealand. FRIEDLANDER BROS PETER WILLIAMS, Auctioneer. ___^ 11+117 1 Pnbllc Notices. ~~ fTIBNDEBS are invited for the lease for X 3 years of 23 acres . 3r lip, part of the original Fairfield Estate, now the property of Mr H. Bbitton, situated near the Fairfield Road* Tenders to be sent m by MONDAY, December 3rd, the highest or any tender not necessarily' accepted. 11*115 T. BULLOOK, ODDFELLOWS' HALL. TO-NIGHT. A SELECT DANOE will be held /TL immediately after the Rink, from 10 to 2 o'clock. Admission, 2s j ladlei free. Musio by Messrs Gates and Ward. 10 109 Rink de Paris, SPECIAL ATTRACTION FOB BACEKIGHTS ROSELLE BROS GYMNASTS. DON'T MISS THIS OPPORTUNITY OF SEEING THE JEBlkh WONDERS. The Rink will be cpen all day. Admission : Is. Final CarniYai~December 6tb B, ELSTOK, I i Uw* raa Mioigflf i J



PaMlc Notices. OBANQE HALL. A GRAND SOCIAL will be held m abore Hall To-night, FRIDAY November 23rd. DanolDg, Soogs, Recitations, &o. Admission, 2b. Ladies free. Commence 8 p.m.  oo W ' HIOK8 i 11 9 *» Secretary. NOTIOE TO FARMERS. MESSRS JOHN OBR & 00. havlng- been appointed as Sole Agents for the MoOokmiok. Maohlnea In Ashburton No Other Firm Is aathorlzed to oanvaaa tot the Sale of Micbinea of Extras In the Ashbnrton dlitrlot. MORROW, BASSETT & 00., Sole Agenta In 11 29 New Zealand. CAME ASTRAY on the 20th inst., One Grey Mare lately the property of Mr Gorton.. Sohoolmaster at Kyle also One Hack with cover on. Two yaarl ing foalß. Owner can have them by POTg #«? poet of this notice. JOHN LAMBIE, 11 114 KYLE. BAPTIST OHUROH.' THE Bet W. R. Woollby of Thameß, will pondnct services m the Baptist Churoh, Peter street, on SUNDAY Next | (25th imt), ' Until



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