NOTES.

Theke is a wondrous change between then and now. In the then of ancient feudal times barons and knights were wont to know no law but the law of might, and discerned nothing morally wrong m appropriating their neigh bore' sheep and cattle, and taking possession, if they could, of their neighbors' estates. In those days blue blood was accorded the privilege of doing pretty much as it pleased, and the lawTv«B reirnrded rather as nn eneine for the 1 entraining, and if noid be, the punishing of folk of the commoner sort. . Bat m the now of this age of progress we have happily changed all that, and while rank has still its privileges, it is ex pected also to perform its duties, and offenders against the Queen's statutes are accorded no sort of immunity because they happen to belong to the aristocratic order. Plain proof of this was given the other day by the Auckland Justices m sentencing Sir Charles Burdett for stealing a couple of roses from the Albert Park. The case and the sentence hare evoked much newspaper comment, some of our contemporaries applauding the Bench for the severity of the sen tence, and others contending that it was more severe than the occasion demanded. Now, no doubt the offence itself, is one which needs to be put down,.as otherwise the labor and money expended m beautifying places of public resort ait: only so much-thjfawn away, and it is unfortunately the fact that there are many thoughtless as well as evil-disposed persons who, but for an example being now and then made, would render nugatory all the efforts of Park Boards, Conservators of Public Domains, and other like bodies, but while this is tfie case there is such a - thing aB being over-severe, and we certainly think that the Auckland Bench erred m * that direction. Fourteen days' imprisonment was, to our mind, altogether beyond the needs of the case, and had the offence been com mitted by some larrikin we fancy that, anywhere but m Auckland, twenty-four or forty- eight hours would have probably been the limit of incarceration. Sir Charles Burdett deserted no immunity because he is a baronet, but we cannot help thinking that he got a heavier . punishment than would have been awarded to Jack Snooks or Tom Styles. If such really was the case, then m our opinion the Justices made a mistake.

~ The Agnews hare again been worrying the Premier. They have for some two or three sessions past been the bane of the lives of members of Parliament, and daring the recess have turned their attention to Ministers. Some years ago they took up a deferred payment Bection m Otsgo, and being sued for a debt , incurred for wages to a man m their employ, a judgment was obtained, and 1 their interest m their holding was seized and sold. This was illegal ; deferred ' payment holdings being 1 protected by ( law, and the Agnews petitioned Parlia- ( merit They fared better than any ( petitioners we know of, for not only was the property bought back for them, c /ton* they were presented with the Crown < grant (albeit, at the time of the seizure of their property they had not paid all the purchase price) and a Bum of money (we thiak £50) to boot. But" it , that the person who had buc «eeded them, and was bought out, removed some iron from the roof of a building erected on the holding, to the yalne of some £10, and the Agnews peti tioned again, bat got no further redress, it befog held,- quite correctly, that they had already been very liberally dealt with. Unfortunately, however, it is said that a member of the Legislative Council informed them, by way of a joke, that the Council (they had petitioned both Chambers) had recommended that they be paid the sum of £1000, and the Agnews firmly believe to this day not only that that was the case, but that the money was actually appropriated for them, and that they have been done out of it m some mysterious way by Sir Bobert Stout and Sir H. Atkinson. Bine Mac lackrymae—'m. other, words hence their persistent haunting of the Legislative and Ministerial precincts, !Ehey have at last become so troublesome '$4 tie Premier that it has been neces «ary to bind them over to keep the jwace, but as the sureties cannot be obtained, probably the best thing to be done would be to " send them up " for a few dayg' hard larbor and then let them go again. To keep them m gaol m default of sureties for six months is a longer term than .their offence seems to require, and as pointed out by the " Post " may have the effect of unhinging their minds — irhich are alre»dy Tery unsettled— _ altogether. . . Bow* cynic has said that"thereisnothmg go comforting as the spectacle of the misfortunes of others " and though the statement is more than the truth it is doubtless true that when those .misfortunes tend to our own idvantage it is not possible but that satisfaction at the latter fact should irifngle with our regret for the former. Ifo one can read of the terrible visitation of drought with its consequent suffering, and lesf which has fallen upon our Australian neighbors without sympathy for the sufferers, bnt at the same time it would be hypocritical to deny that there is general satisfaction at the improved prices which New Zealand farmers are now obtaining for grain and other - produce, and which, are largely dne to the drought and its results. But good may come out of it all to a large Somber of Australian farmers, as well as to the farmers of New Zealand, m the direction of their being induced to come over here, and so avoid for themselves the risk of such terrible experiences m the future. There are already indications that this is likely to be the case, and we «hall not be surprised if one effect of the ' present disastrous season m Australia is to bring about a considerable immigra tion to our more favored country. Evi . dence of this indeed appears m the columns of an exchange, which states that " A gentleman m Auckland has ; received a letter from Australia, stating that a number of the Victorian and New Couth Wales farmers may be shortly expected to visit this colony m search of land for settlement, as they are getting tick of the frequently-recurring droughts m Australia." It may fairly be claimed for the late " James Macandrew that he was the father of steam communication between New Zealand and Home. Farther-sighted fb,aa pearly all iuj contemporaries, be

advocated a direct service years befon it was established, and was met witt any amount of ridicule for his pains But he lived to see the service initiated and to see his most sanguine predictions fulfilled. We well recollect too, that on one occasion, speaking m the House ol Kepresentatives, Mr Macandrew urged, amid derisive laughter, as one of the benefits of a direct service that it would give an outlet for potatoes, then a drug m the market, which he contended could he shipped Home m cool chambers, and ; S"ld m London at a paying price. The 1 suggestion was .'aughed to scorn, but it is curious that at this vecj moment the experiment is about to be tried, and it may be that after all the views ot the late member for Port Chalmers may be justified by the event. For we find the following m a Wellington paper just to hand : — " A somewhat novel experi ment m regard to the export of produce is being made by tins Aorangi for London. She has on board from, Auck land five tons nf new potatoes, packed m boxes after the manner of fruit, and they are Btowed m the *cool chamber. The freight from Auckland to London is, we believe. l£d per lb. The result of this trial shipment will be looked for with much interest." General Boulanger who a year or two ago was regarded as " the Coming Man " m France, of whom indeed it was predicted that ere long he would climb to a Dictatorship by a coup d'etat, and who was, or was believed to be, the idol of the French Army seems bent upon illustrating the trnthof the proverb Quern Dens vult perdere prius dementat. Not long ago he figured m anything but good form m connection with a duel, and now he appears to have provided plenty of material for an esclandre of the choicest sort. It is telegraphed that he wishes to be rid of Madame Bou langer m order that he may marry a wealthy lady, the proprietress of a Magasin des modes, and Madame Boulanger has already initiated proceed • ings for a divorce wh eh will give him the liberty he seeks. No wonder that his political admirers are disheartened, and that they begin to despair of the prospects of the Boulangerist Party. But the General will only be one example the more of the many Samsons m the history of the world, who have been shorn' of their locks and their strength by the blandishments of Delilahs since he who bore away the gates of Gaza fell a victim to the wiles of the Syren.

SOME NAMES THAT MISLEAD

_..+ The tuberose Is no rose, but a speoles of polysnth, „ Pumpey's pillar has no historical con □eotion with Pompey at all. Oleopatr&'o needle was not erected by the Egyptian Queen, nor m her honor. Whalebone v not bone, and it la aaid not to possess a single property of bona. Turkish b»ths did not originate m Furkey, and are not baths bat only heated jhambers. German silver was not Invented In 3ermapy, ecd CO3S not contain a particle )f silver. Black lead ia not lead at all, bat a tomponnd of carbon and a small qaautfty >f Iron. Brazilian grass never grew m Brez'l and s not grass ; it is nothing but strips of ;he palm leaf. Burgundy pUoh la net pitch, and does cot come from Bareundy ; the greater part of it ia resin end palm oil. ' Sealing w x dcea not contain a particle of wax, bat is composed of Venico turpen tine, ebollfto, «nd olnnabtr.

TO-DAY'S TELEGRAMS

(per pakss association.)

The Dunedin Exhibition.

Wellington. December 1. The Government have ad pted the Exhibition schema propounded by Mr Twopenny, subject to the consent of Parliament and understanding that every effort will be made. to raise the guarantee to £15,000. By to-day's mall they have written to the Agent-General requesting him to ask that theß.-'tiah loan collection of pictures now In Melbourne may be forwarded to the Dunedin Exhibition, Movements of Ministers. The Premier and Moaora Fergns and Mltohelaon accompanied by Mr Bialr, engineer, leave on Monday to inspect the OUgo Central Railway route. Money Lost on it Raceceurse. Mrs Jane Brown, a resident of Remuera Auckland, report* to the police that at the raoeooaisa yesterday she lost a roll of notes amounting to £330 which she had In her dress pecker. Whether the money was dropped from her pocket or stolen Is not known. The detectives are lookiDg np the rffilr. A New Appointment' It Is ondoretood tuut Mr G. V. Shannon late of Thomson and Shannon has been appointed expert adviser to the Customs Department as valuer or inspector of soft goods It is added that ihe salary is £800 per annum. Electric Light. Tj&ubu, December 1. The Borough Council font night had a long interview with Mr Ford, agent for' the El veil Parker electric light. Mr Ford showed that the present water supply was not to be relied on to furnish power sufficient for an electria light motor, and be was dot prepared at precpnt to treat for eteara power, The Council are to confer farther with him en Monday, £ome councillors btlieve the water supply G»Q be sufficiently increased- Caledonian Sports* The newly formed St. Audrews Cale donlsn Society held its firtt rpotte gathering yesterday. Surman of Amber* ley won the principal foot races, Johnston winning the half and one miles roces. The Mackay Bros, woo moat of the prlz ■ m dancing, and Mscdonald oarried off the otumplon prize for pipe muilc. The com petition m the latter was very keen, there being el* pipers present. Ship Canterbury, Port Ohalmebs, Dpoember 1. Arrived — Canterbury, ship, McMillan, »ffc?r a passage of 92 days from London'

HOW PILLS ARE MADE

I ■" The Custom of taking medicine m the forr | of pills ditesfar back m history. The objec is to enable us to swallow easily m a condensei 3 ' form disagreeable and naureous, but very use I 1 ful, drugs. To what vast dimensions pi! f I taking has grown may be imagined, when w say that m England alone about 2,000,000,00 ' two thousand million) pills a r e consume* J every year. In early days pills were mad' [ slowly by hand, as the demand was coropara , tively small. To-day they are produced m j infinitely greater rapidity by machines especi ally contrived for the purpose, and withgreatei l accuracy, too, m the proportions of the various ! ingredients employed. ; No form ot medication can be better than c , ' pill, provided only it is intelligently prepared. ' r But right here occurs the difficulty. Easy as il 1 , may seem to rcake a pill, or a million of them, there arc really very few pills that can -be honestly commended for popular use. Mo t of them either undershoot or overshoot the mark. As everybody takes pills of some kind, it may be well to mention what a good, safe, and reliable pill should be. Now, when one feels dull and sleepy, and has more or less pain m the head, sides, and back, he may be sure his bowels are constipated, and his liver sluggish. To remedy this unhappy state ol things there is nothing like a good cathartic pill. It will act like a charm by stimulating ths liver into doing its duty, and ridding the digestive organs of the accumulated poisonous matter. But the good pill does not eripe and pain us, neither does it make us sick and miserable for a few hours or a whole cay. It acts on the entire glandular system at the same time, else the after-affects of the pill will be worse than the disease itself. Tne griping caused by most pills is the result of irritating drugs which they contain. Such pills are harmful, and should never be used. They sometimes even produce hemorrhoids. Without having any particular desire to praise one pill above another, we may, nevertheless, name Mother Seigel's Pills, manufactured by the well-known house of A. J. White, Limited, 35, Farringdon Roa^, London, and now sold by all chemists and medicine vendors, as the only one we know of that actually possesses every desirable quality. They remove the pressure upon the brain, correct the liver, and cause the bowe's to act with ease and regularity. They never gripe or produce the slightest sickness of the stomach, or any other unpleasant feeling or symptom. Neither do they induce further constipation, as nearly all o'her pills do. As a further and crowning merit, Mother Seigel's Pills are covered with a tasteless and harmless coating, which causes them to resemble pearls, thus rendering them as pleasant to the palate as they are effective m curng disease. If you have a severe cold and are threatened with a fever, with pains m the head, back and limbs, one or two doses will break up the cold and prevent the fever. A coated tongue, with a brackish taste m the mouth is caused by foul matter m the stomach. A dose of Seigel's Pills will effect a speedy cure. Olten-times partially decayed food m the stomach and bowels, produces sickness, nausea, etc. Cleanse the bowels with a good dose of these pills and good health will follow.

THJi A3HBDJRTON /'UUABmAJC-'SAT 1, 18%



Public Notices. f^ SR.MINA wiU make Pfiddtngf, as VT woll oa P .rridgo. AH Grocers 1 11 155 IVPOIITAMT TO FARMERS. JvTOypRBSON In Aehbnrton w author- i.i is d,or ein cell the Mo"?obmick , M^chii- n, or genuine IVfo^OBWICK extrac, i ihrr thvn nor Ageu 8, Mi sire JOHN Obr aud Oc. M'iRPvOW, BA^SETT. & 00 , St;le Agent? bi? . v 11 g9 ffew Zealand.  NOTICE TO FAIUIEBS, VfJIT^T refer nco to oertain advertise- VV ments by the Local and "General Aden's of the McOormick Reaper and Binder desirous of monopolising the salo of their Extras, 1 have much pleasure m ftating that I have as complete a Stbok of Extras and Fitiings for »he' MoCormick Machine aa are necoaeary, and that. they are as Genuine ns the others, and will be sold at Lowest Possible Prices. 11*68 HENRY ZANDER. ASHBUftrON GOAL and FIREWOOD DEPOT. RQ OEAN bega to Inform his • O« -O friends and the publlo generally that he hsa eecared a fresh supply of beat Newcastle coal which he intenda to sell at GREATLY REDUCED PBI ES. Also m Stock— /iount Someri, Malveru, Westpott, and Nswoaatlo Coal, Firewood, Poet and Kails, Stakes, Strainers, c c , etc , Oata, Bran, Sharps. Potatoes, Chaff, Ohiokwheat, etc K. S. BEAN, ■\ ■■■■ ' West Street.- ASHBUETON Agricultural and Pastoral Show. NOVELTIES FOR THE HOLI DAYS. ...■.:.'.-,.•■ ANDREW ORR IS SHOWING HIS SECOND SHIPMENT ~'" OP High-class Drapery EX TONGAEIRO. LADIES NEW iSiEBS MATEJEIIALS NEW ZEPHYRS, EMBROIDERED DRESSUS*, LAOE and SILK MAN* TELS, PARASOLS. CORSETS, : GLOVES, BEAUTJFUL SOMMER MILLINERY, NEW LAOE OUR. : TAINS. -, : . ■ • ... ■.;,;; Lidiea' Boots, very cheap ; Ladles 1 Shoe from 6s. Splendid AHBortment of Aehbartoa, Kalap'ol, and Rosly n Tweeds»  UTTS^TOMEASURE, FROJBi 'AsU CARPETS VERY CHEAP. ANDREW ORR. LATEST NEWS FBOM THE HARVEST MELD. SWEEPING VJCtfOBIES ALL OVER THE W()RLD ■. \ '■ ■■ •■• '■>i f . ■■ ' . y The McGorinick HAS NOT BEEN BEATEN IN ANY FIELD TRIAL THIS SEASON. WE do not advertise old Trials or Prizes. The following have besn honeßtly won this Season :— FIRST PRIZE and GOLD MEDALS at the two FRENCH FIELD TKIALS, held on the 22nd and 29th July, at Compeigne and Eozoy en Brie; Twenty.five FIRST PRIZES won m Australia this Season up to date, viz :— Qoulboum, New South Wales. March' 23rd Orange, New South Wales, April 18th r Mudgee, New South Wales, May 24th, Deniliquin, New South Wales, July Wkh Singelton, New South Wales, August 28rd Murrumburrah, New South Wales> August 24tb, Eupanynp, Victoria, August 28th. Donald, Victoria, Sepiember sth, Pyramid Hill, Victoria, September 7th t ~ Borsham, Victoria, September 12th, Wycheproof, Victoria, Eeptember 12th, , Natimpk, Vfototia, ; September 19th t Devenisb, Viotoria, September 25tb Elmore, Victoria, September 26th/ Oashel, Victoria, September 27th Numurkah, Victoria, October 3rd Kadina, South Australia, October 3rd Pt Pirie, South Australia, Ootobar 3rd ' Virginia, South Australia, October '4tb Shepparton, South Australia, October 10th Jamestown, South Australia. October 10th . . Petersburg, South Australia, Octobei : i I2thj Euroa, South Australia 1 Ootober 16tb, Balaklava, Field Trial, October 16th Adelaide, Field Trial, October 26th. BEATING EVfiiiY OTHER MAO BINE ' Order early as we are nearly sold out. 1 - A Large Stock of Extras and Fit tin/ always on hand. John orr &eq^ AGESTS FOR THE ASHBUB * k * COUNTY From whom only the Genuine, ;/



_ - D. Thomas. ** "VTEXT Chortaey will be hold or J3I MONDAY, 10 a December. D. THOMAS. 1, d *-r : : 4 " T AM » Ouch Pu chaser of PICK J BAOONERS, or wbioh wl.l trnke c Bioon In a Mon h. J D. THOMAS 8 T AM A CASH BOYER OP 1 WHEAT I OATS CHAFF J BYEGKASS IN ANY QUANTITY. > . •'"'■' D. THOMAS. Aehburton. j PERIODICAL SALES AT MY text Ba'e of LIVE and DEAD STOCK for th* METHVEN DIBTEICT WILL B*i HELD IN METHVEN On Thursday, 20th December ll iMB .'•'. Messrs HIBBS BBOS bave kindly cod Ben ted to receive Entiies, Clients -will oblige by making their Entries as aoon as possible, co that they may be properly advertised. ' D. THOMAS, Aehbnrton. "Wool. Wool. Wool. JAM prepared to make Ltbersi Cash Advances on the growing dllpi of Wool Placed In my hands for eale or ehlproon either In Ashbarton, Christohnrob, or any other Market. Wool Pnob« and every reqnlsite on Palo *% lowest prices. If no Sale effeoted no Commission or Charges made, ' . ■' First sale early m November. D, THOMAS, 10 112 ' Aohburton. D. Thomas, (Late of Maisok, Cox and Co.), 1 UOTIONEER, LAND, INSURANCE. IX and ESTATE AGENT, VALUATOR, WOOL AND GRAIN BROKER, ASHBUBTOISr. Loans negotiated, Weekly Sales of Live Stock, Tin w aid and Ashbarton alternately Fortnightly Sales of Sheep&ktns, Fat, Bides, eto.i on FRIDAYS Sales of Wool throughout the Season Grain Bought and Sold on Commission Clearing Sales as per arrangement AGENT FOR— Mataon and Co., Ohristcharoh Mero»ntUe Finanoe Cot,Chrlitoharoli Colonial Investment Company, Danedln National Mortgage Co., Ohrlßteharoh Booth, Macdonold and Co., OhtUtohureh Morton and White's Sheep Dip Sackeye Reaper and Binder *iondon and LanoashJre Insorauce Cc, ;taham's Foot Rot Composition. 4 D, THOMAS, Aihborton. LONDON AND LANO&BHIRE FIBE INSURANCE COMPANY, T HAVE been appointed Agent for the {. above Company, and am now pre< tared to take Kisks on Bdildinge, Stool Crops at ourrent rates, . D. THOMAS, « Ashbosfcon.



Public Notices The Ashburtoa Drog o. Limite TMPORTERS of English, Amoricat X And Continental Medicines, i:n | Druggists Qoodß, India Rubber and Stea: Throat Sprays, Infants Food Warmei and all Nursery requirements, Enemai Trusses, Elaatio stockings, Anklets an ,' Knee Caps, Corsets (eupportingabdnminal and Dolls, Yacciaation Shields, Eoatri Toothing Kccklat-ee, Invali.ii feedin Cups, > l poons, and Bed Slippers, Air Bud aud Cushions m various shapes, Spooge and Sponge Bags. Natural Mineral Wafers, Vichy, Carle bau, Hnnyadi, Escnlap, and Friedriohehal Modioines for Horses, Cattle, am Domeßtio Ammil*. Balls and Drenobei administered when required. Brass Enemas, Breast Pumps, Galvanic Batteries, and many other articles &ac instruments Sargioal and Veterinary Surgical willingly lent to customers gratis EVERY ARTICLE OF THE BEST AN! AT GREATLY REDUCED PBIOE3. J. M, CAMBRIDGE, Pharmaceutical Chemist, . Manager. Frozen Meat \I rE are prepared to make LIBERAL VV ADVANCES on Frozen Moat placed m our hands for sale m the Home Markets. Messrs Miles Bros., etc,, our London Agents, give epe'cial attention to this bneiness, and have been successful m obtaining the Highest prices, SHIPPERS CAN DEPEND ON LIBERAL ADVANCES, ' PROMPT SETTLEMENT, SEPARATE ACCOUNT SALES From the moment 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 snippers of all trouble and loss of time. MILES & CO., Christohuroh. GEORGE JAMESON, Agent, (£,71 Auhburton and Rakftla. Wool Wool Wool BEASOnTBBB-89. "[IT 1 L E ~± N O 0 O. Are prepared to make Liberal CASH ADVANCES, At a low rate of Interest, on the ensuic CLIP OF WOOL, Placed m their hands for Sale here or ■ Shipment to MILES BROS. AND CO., LONDON No Commission charged on Advanct and do Commission charged for offeria Wool here unless a Sale is effected. Periodical Sales will be held during the. Reason at Mr Qeo. Jameeon's commodiou and convenient Stores, West Street, J. T. FORD, Auctioneer. GEORGE JAMESON, Agent, 9 70 Aflhburton and Rakaia. Frieolander Bros. Friedlander Bros, HAVE FOR SALE— Seotion 83d, Cox Street ! Seotion 437, wiUi good 6-roomed House and out-hoase thereon ; good garden. Terms liberal. Skin Sales. WE HOLD tfOETNIGHTLY SALES or SKINS THROUGHOUT THE bEASON. Wool Wool Wool SBASoii, 1888-89. We are prepared to make \ LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES \ ON THE ENSUING CLIP OFigWOOL Placed In our hands for Bale. Our Premises being well lighted afford epeoial advantages for displaying WOOL* No Commission charged on advances and no Gommlesion charged for offering WOOL unless a tale is effected, ' WOOL PAOKS AT LOWEST CURRENT BATES. FRIEDLANDER BROS., .PETER WILLIAMS, {35 Auctioneer. SALES OF , BOSSES, PIGS, CATTLE, PRODUCE, & FURNITURE ) °* SATURDAYS. t STOCK SALES OH TUESDAYS, RAKAIA MONTHLY SALE-.F£ r Thursday of the Month FKIEDLAiBER BKOS. ; »Wm& WILLIAMS. 1



1 Pnbllc Notices. ___ V Wool I AM prepared to purchase WOOL of all descriptions, m any quantity at lull market prices. G, BTSSET. A'eo buyer of SHEEPSKINS and HiDES. 11 28 MR F. G. THOMAS, SURGEON-DENTIST, WILL VISIT ASHBURTON -. ON TUESDAY, 4th DECEMBER, 1888 And may bo consulted at the Oommercia' Uotel, . 12*11 HRENDBRS are Invited for bnlldlng L Presbyterian Manse tt Spring burn. Plans and soeclfio&tions oan be seen at my office. Tou&era done on FRIDAY, 14th December, at Noon. The lowest or any tender not neceßsatlly accepted. R. BIRD, lltlß9 Architect. mENDFRS ore . invited for Building JL additions to a Farm House at Doric (near Dobbins' F^rd) for Mr Harrison. Plans and Specifications may be Foen at my Office. Tende.s close at 10 a.m. on SATDRDAY, Bth December. The lowest or any Tender not neces sarily accepted. B. BIRD, 11 153 Architect. BREAD. BREAD. ON nnd after the lot December oar price for Bread will be 7 D P at 4lb LOABI 3J D per 21b do ASHBURTON BREAD COMPANY. 0. GRUBB, 11°152 Manager. RE 0. 0. FOOKS, DEOEABED. TCTOTIOE Is hereby given that all _i\ Claims against the estate of the late 0. 0. Fooes, Surveyor, mtßfc be Bent In to the undersigned on or before MONDAY, the 3rd day of December, 1888, otherwise they will not b 3 re- cognised and all Aoooanta owing must be paid by the same date. THOMAS BULLOOK, 11*133 Agent fcr the Executrix. ASHBURTON COUNTY STOCK AND BALEYARDS 00. LIMITED. npENDERS are invited np to 4 p.m. on I MONDAY, 3rd December for the right to supply Refreshments at the Ashbnrton and Tinwald Yards on Sale Days. . Particulars may be obtained on appli- cation to GEO, JAMEBON, 1J132 Aahburton. ASHBUBTON BOROUGH COUNCIL mENDERB ; aTe Invited GRUBBING J_ and CLEARING GORSE on the Riverbed Paddocks below the Bridge. Will be received until Noon on MONDAY, December 3rd, Particulars may be obtained at the Borough Council or at our Offices. 0. E. FOOKS & SON, Borough Engineers. November 27 th, 1888 11 143 ASHBURTON BOROUGH COUNCIL nnENDERS are invited from competent X Persona for making the VALUA- TION of the Borough for the year 1888, tmd compiling the Roll m terms of " The Bating Act, 1876" - —Tenders, accompanied by a guarantee deposit of £Si, to bo left with the Town Clerk by 12 o'clock Noon on MONDAY, December 3rd . The lowest or any Tender will not necessarily be accepted. OH AS. E. FOOKS i Town Clerk. Ashburton, November 27th, 1888. 11 144 Reid and Gray HAVE to inform their Farmer Friends and Customers generally that MR JOHN TAYLOR has been appointed Manager of their Ashburton Branch from this date BINDER REPAIRS executed cheaply and expeditiouslv. BINDER TWINE of the Boat and Cheapest Quality, ORDER EARLY, See our Latest BINDER and you will buy no other. 19 2 ST. STEPHEN'S CHURCH, ASHBURTON. THE ANNUAL GARDEN PARTY WILL BE! HELD IN THE Parsonage Garden ON Thursday, 13tOecemkr, 1888 Stalls for the Sale of Needlework, Fruit, Garden and Farm Produce, etc. The ABhburton Band will be m attendance VABIUUB AMUSEMENTS. Apmission, Including tea, 1b 6d ; Chil- dren, Is, or two for Is 6d. Gates open at 2 pm. lit 39 THE WHOLE TRUTH. AND NOTH- ING BUT THE TRUTH. Is it true. Yes ; perfectly true, that Mitchell & Turner SELL SELL SELL DRAPERY MEN'S AND BOYS' CLOTHING, BOOTS, Etc, AT Reasonable Prices & Al Value. CALL AND INSPECT LARGE AND WELL-ASSOiiTED STOOK, Christmas. "H^ Christmas. Where shall 1 bny my Christmas Parcel, and get first-olass value foe my money. Why, at Mitchell & Turner, DRAPERS AND OLOTHJERS, ■JAWOaBD STSBKX



■■ In Bankruptcy. i IN BANKRUPTCY. I In tho District Court c-f Achburton I (beina a Local Court of Bank- e ruptcy), holden at Ashburton.. In the matter of " The Bankruptcy Act, t 1883," and the Acta amending the same. 5 "TVT OTIOE J 8 hereby given that 13* AlpxindbrTurser, of Ae'ib.nrton 1 Forks, laborer, baa th : u day been adjaol- cited a bankrupt, acd tl-at the firat meet- ing of Creditors will be beld m the District Oourthoues, Aahbarton, on FRIDAY, Deoember 7tb, 1888, at 11 o'oloo c In tbe forenoon Dated this l?t day of December, 1888 JO BULL, Deputy Offioial Assignee. T. G. Rtjbskll, Solicitor for tho debtor. 12*15 Public notices NOTICE. • ; ■ /"^ REAT Damage having been done to VJT Fencus, etc., £1 Reward will be paid for information which will lead to the convict/on of any peraon trespassing opon the Asaburton Raceoourae Reserve G. BISSET, Secretary Ashbunon Rooing Olab, 12 14 GLASGOW DRAPERY and CLOTHING COMPANY, East Street, next Patching, Sail- maker. INSTANTANEOUS PHOTOGRAPHY. MESSRS G. s7~PAUL AND CO, N< rth Danedia Portrait Rooms, Danedin, have opened a Branch. Studio for a Brief Season only m Moore street, Ashbarton, opposite Royal Hotel, known as T'-ylor's Portrait Rooms, extending over the Christmas acd New Year till the 21st of Janutry, 1889, where they are prepared to do Photography as never before approached, and at prices equally low for the quality of work. All work will be executed by Mb Paul himself, who Ib bo well- known, being the first to Introduce to the Colony the Bromide Enlargement, and to the world that Dry Plates were »nd are the acme forfiild work. Inventor of theGladetone Camera, &c, &o. See Testimonials, Oiicu ara, and Pesters. All Branches of Photography axecutad and fiaisbed at our Danedin Hnasc, by which means only can a Travelling Photographer Beoure first- olasa and permanent work. We were the first to introduce this method Into the Colony. OUR PRICES, by Deposit Ticket, *hlob most be secured before the 25th Deoember to ahara our Holiday Low Prices : — Cabinets, per dczan, 15a, usual price £2 2<; Group, 2s 6d per extra figure ; Carte de Viaite, ptr dozen. 7a 6i, uaual price £1 5a ; Groups, la 6d extra each figure ; Boudoirp, per dozen, 30j, uaual price £i 4a; Do. per half dczjn, 20i, usual price £2 104. Deposit Tickets, 2a 6d each, oan be obtained from Travelling Agents, who will wait on you and explain apy thing required, or at the Stndlo. . Come early to prevent the rush at Holiday time. : Any person holding a Deposit Ticket oan deoide what elza they require when being photographed, when the balance mast be piid. 12t5 Auctions BATURDAY, Bth DECEMBER, 1888. FARM of 139 ACRES, close toluhbarton DT9OMAS has received InstruoClona . from Ma D. Oampßeli. .tp'SeU by. Pabh9~Anatloa-—^ntoJrv t -tttr '.TatteraalFß, West street, AsbburtoD, — All that Blook of Land comprised In R.S. 25628 and parts of 25626 and 25667, containing 139 Acres, more or less, within 2£ miles of Asbbnrton and adjoining Scotston, all securely fenced, plenty of water. 3-Roomed weatherboard Cottage and Ootbulldlngß. There are about 70 Acres m Oats, a fair crop. Inspection Is invited. Terms at Sale. Sale at 12.30 o'olook. D. THOMAS, 12f3 Ashburton. D THOMAS has received Instructions . from the Mortgagee to Sell by Pnbllo Auction, At Tattersall'fl, West Street, Ashbnrton, On SATURDAY, December Btb, 1888, At 12.30 o'clock sharp, That Property known as SCOTSTON, containing 300 ACRES, being R.S. 27197 and 27243, situated fronting on the South Road, about two miles and a half from Ashburton* The Ltnd is well fenced, is all In English grass, and has plenty of water upon it, There la a Good House aud other Outbuildings. Also,— Sheepyards, &o. For further particulars apply to B. V. ANSON, Esq., Ohrlstchuroh. D. THOMAB, Auctioneer, Ashburtou. The above sale offers a ohanoe to a Stcok Dealer not often mot with, and sb It must be sold tbe opportunity should not be negleoted. 12t4 WEDNESDAY, 12ih DEC, 1888 AT KAST STREETAUOTION ROOMS. At 11 o'olook Bharp, Christmas &New Year Presents. Ol Oaiei JAPANESE MANU- Q1 Ol FAOTURES. - Ol MESSRS FRIEDLANDER BROS have received instructions from the Director of the Museum of Arts and Manufactures, Japan, to arrange the above for Sale by Pablto Auction at tbe above time and place. Q-1 Oaies JAPANESE GOODS Ol Ol Without Reserve. OX Attention la reqaeeted to this apodal consignment of Japanese Art Objects, which wIH be found interesting aud In- structive, Among the collection there are speoi mens of the various industries of that fur eff country, embracing examples of ANTIQUE WARE of quaint and ourioua form i, also modern produotlonß remarks able for their beautiful and rich decorations, The Director of the Mußeum of Art and Manufactures, In selecting theee goods, has done so with great oare, having been oautions to send none but the bfst 1 produced In each olsbb represented, the , requirements of . this community being i carefully considered. i The rise In the price of groin has obeered the hearts of every Individual m 1 this community. Now is the time to brighten your households with a selection > of these articles, which while forming 5 artlstlo embellishments have the unusual merit of being useful In every household, , Goodo bn view two days before the sale, [ morning and evening. ' i< FRIEDLANDER BROS., PETER WILLIAMS,



FOUND — Two Bhcepskina, between Ashbnrton and Wheatßtono 12 17 WALTER HAYMAtf. NOTIOK fa hereby given that the Clerk will be m attendance at the R.MT Court Office, South Bakals, on TUESDAY, 4th instant, between the hours of 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. By Order. j. R. COLYEB, 12 16 Clerk of Court. Sporting RAKAIA ANNUAL SPORTS & RACES, To be held m the Domaia ON BOXING DA^, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER, 26th, iBBf. j HORSERACES, To oommoaix-St IZ'O"ClbckV~ ! i< Hurdle Race/ of 10 soys. Over six flights of hurdles, 3ft 6in high,; and two brush jumps. Second horse, 2 soys, 2 miles. Entrance, £l 2. Flying Stakes, 'of 10 soys. Abeut % mile. Second horse, 2 soys. Entrance, £v 1 3. Ladies Purse, of 10 govs. One mile and a-half. Second horse, 2 soys. Entrance, £1. To be entered by ladies. 4. Handicap Saddle Trot (distance behind scratch) of 10 soys. Three miles. Horses breaking must pull immediately and go 1 and trot io the satisfaction of the Stewards, or be disqualified. Second horse, 2 soys. Nomination, ios ; accept* ance, ios. . 5. Farmers PiAtp, of io soys. One mile and a half, Second horse, z soys. En- trance, £l. 6j Hurry Scurry ; a sweepstake of ios each; with I soy aflded. Once round the course. Catch weights. No winner of any of the above events allowed to start. Post entries. RULES. 1. No professional jockey will be allowed to ride. 2. All events to be 'confined to the South Rakaia and Mount Hutt Road Board Dig- (nets, and five miles north of the Rakaia river, end ten miles west of the railway line. 3. "Weights, for all races— list for three- year-olds, i2st stone for four -year-olds, and I2st 7lb for 5, 6, and aged. 4. No horse that has won more than ;£io m one event will be allowed to compete. 5. The races are open to any horse com- monly resident m the prescribed district from the Ist of Octobtr, 1888 and owned by a person who has resided m the said district (luring the same period, 6. Nominations for Saddle Trot with fee of ios each, age, description and performance of hqrse must be deposited with the i. ecretary at Rakaia, not later than 8 p.m, on Saturday, December 15th, 1888. Acceptances ana general entries, together with fees, by 6 p.m, on Wednesday, December 19th. Jn all cases the names, fees, ages of horses, and colors of riders must accompany nominations. 7. 411 protests mnst be given m writing to the Secretary within thirty minutes after the race has been run, together with the sum of £1, which shall be forfeited if, m the opinion of the Committee, the protest is frivolous, 8. No entry will be received unless all the above conditions are complied with, and on the condition that all disputes, claims, and objections arising out of the racing shall be dcci ed by the Committee or whom they may appoint. Their decision on all points to be final. The Committee reserve the right to hold over any stake until satisfied that the qualification of entry is correct and the onus of proof shall lie with the owner. Also to postpone the races if necessary through wet weather. 9. No second .prize will be given unless three or more horses compete. 10. Any prize npt claimed within seven days from the day of the races' will be forfeited and go to the funds. ATHLETIC SPORTS; To commence at 10,30 punctually : Eleven events for good money prises. RULES. 1. Entrance fees for all events, not otherwise specified, 2s 6d each. 2. All events confined to the same district as for horse races, 3. No second prize, will be given unless three or more compete. ■■ Nominations f»r men's iopyds, 440 yds, mile race and hurdle race must be lodged with the Secretary before 8 p.m. on Saturday, Istt December. All other events post entry. Admission to ground— is for each adult, anc is for each horse not competing m the races. The Burnham Brass Band will play during the day. Refreshments and other amusement! oh the ground. A BALL will be held m the evening m th.« Rakaia Town Hall. Dance t» commence at g p.m. Admission— Gentlemen, 23 6 d; ladies, 0 1 freei; 'Children not admitted. .- -0 fcAWRENCE OXLEY, ( II S.CCJCU7



" Rough on Catafhh " corrects offensive odors at once. Complete cure of worst chronic cases ; also unequale as gargle for diphtheria sore threat, foul breath. 4 A series of gigantio forgeries have been brought to light m New York. James E. Bedell, the old and trusted olerk of the firm of Shipman, Barlow, Larocque, and Ohoate, one of the largest firms of lawyers m the United 3tates, was arrested about the end ol September, and confessed that be bad com- mitted forgeries of mortgages to the extent oi about 250,000d01. The firm's business wai mostly with heavy capitalists, for whom the] invested largely m mortgages. Bedell hac obarga of this department, Knowing thi clients of the firm who had money to lend he would notify them that an application ha< been mada for a loan on real property m tba city. If the olienj; was satisfied with thi security, Bedell would lorge a mortgage forge the certificate of reoording endorsed 01 it, get the client's cheque for the amount o the loan, *nd appropriate it. Hardly wa this series of forgeries brought to light when it was discovered that William B Foster, jun., attorney for the trustees ol thi gratuity fqnd of thp New York i?roduc< Exchange, had been for some time engaged ii a similar business. {jHa forgeries amount ti lbcQU7&,QQodol!,