MAGISTERIAL.

+ ASHBURTON— THUESDAY.

(Before Mr 0. A. Wray, R M. and Mr 0. A.O.Hardy.J.P.) ALLEGED CRUBLIY. Mrs W. Gray was charged with supply- Ing seven oows of which Bhe was the owner with insufficient food. — Constable Casey eaid that he found seven cows and somo .calves In a paddock, of about thirty acres, belonging to defendant. There was no food for them, and they were starving, being hardly able to ~ walk. Spoke tn defendant who Bald e he could not ;ff>ru to bay food for the cattle— Sergeant Felton Bfttd thet It was m consequence cf complaints he had received that he sent the Constable to defendant's p'.aog at Willowby.— ln rep'y to the Court, Con stable Casey said the animals were only ekln and bone This was through starva tion j otherwise they appeared healthy enough, not suffering from any disease be meant. — The defendant said that she bad eleven bead of cattle and had fed them all tbrcngh the winter with hay and itraw till about ten days ago. Since then ite bad given each of them about half a bag of chaff daily; There were forty aores of grass to rnn on. — S. Chapman biw defendant's oows that morning and had ■een them constantly during the past twelve months. As far es he knew, the i oattle had been fairly fed. Defendant had hadieveral|(oads of straw and hay from him. There were forty acres of grass, for them to ran on, though it was low at present. The cows, though not In first class condi tion, bad been fairly well cirod for. — Sergeant Felton said that Id bad m strooted the Constable to warn the defen dant she most feed her cattle. As, however, she had said that she could not afford to bay feed it had been deemed neoessary to bring the case. — The infor mation was dismissed. AT LAKGB. Henry Anderson, was charged with allowing twenty-five bead of oattle to wander at large . A fine of 10s and costs wm inflicted. CIVIL CASES. Joseph Clarke v W. Dwyer, claim £30 16s. Mr Cuthbertaon for plaintiff. Judgment for plaintiff by default. J, Molson v G, F. Scott, claim 15j From the plaintiff's statement it appeared that a little girl, about 7 years old a oh lid of defendant's had broken a pane of glass In plaintiffs shop window, for which he now claimed — Defendant said that ha had ascertained that a cumber of children bad been playing m front of plaintiff's window and it was impossible to say which had caused the damage. He bad expressed his willingness to pay a chare to Mr Molson — Plaintiff -nonsuited. John Orrand Co. v H. E Cookeon, claim £1 9s 7<3, for goods eupplled. Jadgroent for plaintiff by default; for the amount claimed and costs. John Orr and Co. vJ. ABhton, claim £8 Oi 3d. Judgment for plaintiff by de fault. J. Henry v H Semple, judgment summons £3 15 Mr Cuthbertaon for judgment creditor. Order made for payment In instalments of 7s 6i 'a week In default 14 days Imprisonment. D Thomas vD. Brick, claim £8. Mr Wilding for plaintiff, Mr Holmes for defendant. Mr Holmes stated that it had been agreed that all the evidence available should be taken that day, and and that the oasa should then be adjourned till next Court day to allow of the at tendanoe of an important witness — Mr Wilding In opening his case stated tbat It was a claim for auctioneer's commission. Mr Harper bad placed m Mr Thomas' bands a lot of sheep for sale. The sheep were passed m at 9s 55, but Mr Brick subsequently bought them from Mr Harper for 93. Plointiff said he thought he could get 9a 5d ton them, and they were, it was claimed put Into hb hands again for Bale, being ultimately disposed of to Mr Taylor for 9j si. Mr Thomas saw olaimed commission for the sale — Me Holmes said that if the aheep were placed In plaintiffs hands then defendant would have no standing. Defendant dented however having placed them In Mr Thomas' hands at all— Mr Wilding called the following evidence.— D. Thomas, auctioneer, said that on August 28 some sheep 678 crossbred hoggets were put Into his bands at Tinwaid. There was a reserve of 10s 6d on them, bat the highest bid was Mr Brick's at 9a 53. Mr Taylor, who subsequently bought the sheep w»s not a bidder, but Mr Webßter was. Mr Holmes obiected to any evidence as to Mr Webster, as not being material to the case. Witness oontlnued : The cheep were withdrawn and witness told Mr Brick that he would have the first offer when Mr Harper came bsok. Told Mr Harper, when the latter arrived that 9s 5i was the highest bid He left Mr Harper and Mr Brick together and when Scorning back heard the lattd. say he would only take 100 at 9a sd, and witness said he could get 9* 4d for the lot. No agreement was oome to then but afterwards Mr Brlok bought the sheep at 9s. Witness had m the meantime sold the sheep at 9s 4d to Mr Webster Taylor was not present at the arrangement. Brlok asked witness what he could get for the sheep and witness said he thought be could get 9s 5d for them. Mr Brick re plied that if witness could get 94 6d he would sell them t Witness then met the Geraldlne contingent — Webster, Taylor, •nd a stranger who were taking delivery of a lot of lambs. Pointed out to them how Bricks lot wonld improve the line, Webster offered 9s sd. Webster, Taylor •nd the other man were together. Wit nets went back to Briok and urged him to take the 9s sd, but he refused. Had a good deal of conversation with Brick and said to him as Taylor was going by, " There's the man now you had better go and see if you can do anything with him, take my advioe and don't let them go." Brlok and Taylor were m conversation some time : the latter came back and said the sbeep had been sold to Taylor and witness was to book them to Tsylor. Witness booked them and produced hte book. Jyecelyed a cheque from Taylor that evening Until wjtneei pointed Taylor out did not see Brick wtlh him. — By Mr Holmes : When Brlok made his bid be did not say he would only take IPQ at 9s sd, but be subeepuently said so when dealing with Mr Harper. In the conversation with Brick about the sale plaintiff told him that be thought he oould get 9* Eja for the sheep. Brick did not say he wonld not take less than 9s 6d fur the sheep. Plaintiff would not swear that the Geraldlne men heard the conversation between himself and defendant, but they were oloee at hand at the time. He could not say that Taylor personally made an offer for the sheep, but Taylor was acting coDJointly with Webster, Webster being the spokesman. Plaintiff introduced Brlok to Taylor previously to the re-sale of the sheep, and after this Brick followed the Geraldine men who were driving some •beep towards the gate. Witness first Charged half commission, bat as Brlok, de clined' to pay 'be charged the full com mission of ?j per cent. At an interview witn Briok after the date of the sale aonie warm words arose, and Brlok told plain tiff that he was under no complement to him, or the Bank. Witness' clerk oame to witness with the summons and said it would be better. to withdraw, bat wliuesa declined to agree to this as a question of principle was Involved, and if he allowed It to pass defendant would throw It op to him for years tp come.— By Mr Wilding : It wm witness's custom that when sheep were re sold only half commission • was charged. This was a courtesy he ex tended to client, but he considered he was entitled to charge full commission. He did not know what the practice of other |Wtton W rj ytj^A. Cortls, stools o ]«k

to Mr Thomas, was at flnwald Yards en tbe sale day In ques ion. He gave evidence relative to tho sale and re-aale and vjib BU^jscted to a lengthy cross-exaaiinition at the hands of Mr Holinee. Ho raid that he had utrong'y ' advised Mr Brick to settlo the case, and , had ( ffered at the timo to settle the matter ] out of his own pocket. Defendant might ; hare aaid that ho would be freed of all liabilities ami daiim if wi'neaa took it back, but Mr Themis would not allow iho withdrawal- Tbia was plaintiff's case, — The Court then adjourned for la tun. — On resuming, the Magistrate suggested tbat aa the case had to be adjourned it wou'd be well to take tho adjournment now, there being » quantity of other business — Mr Holmes wua agreeable, but wished to first rjaa'l Me Cur lie. — Mr Curtis was recalled and said that on tho week prior to August 28th Me Brick bought Borne sheep from Mr Thoum. The sheep were resold, but no commission waa charged as the resale was not made by Mr Thomas. The Bub-buyer's ohc que waa taken by plaintiff.— By Mr Wildiag : In this case tho reßale was made without any intervention en the part of Mr Thomas. — The c-39 was adjourned till Thursday next. [Left sitting.]

OLD MEN'S HOME

At the meeting of the Charitable Aid Board m Ohristchurcb on Wednesday, the following report en the Aahburton Old Men's Home was read : — " The Secretary has the honor to report that m accordance with Ids' ructions he proceeded to Ashburton and Inspected each inmate cf tbe Ojd Men's Homt. There Is no doubt that the men for tbe moat part are altogether past work, some of them being extremely aged, whilst many aro aoff;ring from chronic asthma, rheumatism or other lofirmities, Still there may be found several who should be required, now tbat the season is advancing, to find their way about In search of light employment, even if It were found nooea sary at some future time to grant them temporary re-admission. On the subject of obtaining admission to the Home, yonr reporter would respectfully submit that great care needß to be exercised before granting applications for permanent resi dence, as it appears tbat "several men at different times have sucoeeded m getting Id, who have come straight from other charitable aid districts, and who might well have been required to quit after night or two's shelter, whereas ' once m it is difficult to refuse to retain them It ia evident that a considerable proportion of the present inmates have no special claim to be supported at the expense of the North Canterbury ratepayers, seeing that the best years'bf so many lives have been spent, if not wasted, m Otago, Vic toria, and elsewhere. Fur the preaa-.t state of things there can hacdly be found a remedy, the duration of residence m al most every case having preoluded any possibility of expecting Otago to bear the burden of their future maintenance. There are a few cases which the Board might fairly consider as eligible for trans fer to the new Homo at Wools ton ; the vaoanclea could be filled by some of the old men at present at Armagh street." Mr Harris 3Q thought tbe Secretary 'a vlalt had been productive of much good. The report was accepted.

LATEST CABLE NEWS.

. — O. (by electric telegraph copyright.) ([Received September 13, 1.20 p.m.]

BRITISH PROTECTION WANTED,

Sydney, September 13.. A telegram from Thursday Island states that the whole of the Malay States are reported to have applied to be placed under British protection.

NEW TRIAL.

A new trial has been granted m the case of Davies v National Insurance of New Zealand. (Received September 13, 12 36 p.m.)

THE QUEENSLAND DEADLOCK.

London, September 10. The "St James' Gazette" m an article on the dispute between Sir A. Musgrave and his Government, says Sir T. Mcllwraith merely provoked the en counter m order to show that the Governor's control would not be al lowed;

COLONIAL DEFENCE.

The "St James Gazette " referring to the naval squadron says, that if Queensland persists m refusing to con tribute to the cost, it ought to be left to provide for its own defence.

RUMOR DENIED.

London, September 11. Sir C. Warren denies that he intends to resign the Chief Coramissionership of the London Police.

KEPT HIM OUT OF IT.

"The "World" suggests that the liberal opinions expressed by Bishop Barry at the Lambeth Conference really lost him the preferment to the See of Chester.

ADVANCE ON CABUL.

Gabul, September 10. The British Agent at Meshed tele graphs that Ishak Khan is advancing on Cabul.

SERIOUS FIRE.

San Francisco, September 10. By a fire In a factory m this city a million dollars worth of damage was done, and two thousand people thrown out of employment.

CANADA'S DEFENCES.

Ottawa. September 10. The majority of the Dominion's Cabinet have agreed to place Canada m a thorough state of defence, though the Premier, Sir J. McDonald, argued that the fear of war was all moonshine, and the scheme of retaliation would scarcely survive the Presidential cam paign.

ROYAL MARRIAGE.

Rome, September 12. The marriage of the Duke of Aosta and Princess Letitia, has been cele brated with great pomp,

HELP TO FARMERS.

Paris, September 12. President Carnot during his pro gress through Normandy', promised the fartners help m the shape of increased protection.

AMERICAN PRESIDENCY.

Washington, September 12. General Harrison, the Republican candidate for the Presidency, declares his party are willing to revise the Tariff schedule and modify the rates, if only a Protection policy is maintained.

REFINING SUGAR BY ELEC TRICITY.

A new process of refining sugar by I electricity has* been tested m New York with perfect success, - -

TELEGRAPHIC NEWS.

HOME AND FOREIGN.

(Pkr Pkess Association.)

THE ZULU AFFAIR.

An official despatch from Sir A. Havelock says that Dinizulu, who has been ill for some time, has surrendered to the Transvaal authorities, an as surance being given that he will not be handed over to the British authorities. Undabuka, who has been deserted by his followers has fled to Amatongaland north of Zululand.

TO-DAY'S TELEGRAMS

«. (Pbk Pkess Association.; Alleged Arson Hawera, September 13. The lrqaeat Into the recent fire m Hawera was concluded last evening, The Jury found that the place hal been mallei ;aaly set on fire, and that L. A Langley, occupier of the premises de stroyed, had set the place on fire. Lane ley waa committed for trial on the Ooroiaet'i warrant. Discharged Iq the District Goan Patrick Ohryatall .w»3 charged with unlawfully wounding. Tho jury were looked up all night md eb they were unable to agree they were discharged and a nolle proscribe entered and tho prisoner discharged. Fatal Railway Accident. Westpobt, September 33. The name of the man killed on the railway last evening, la Charles Suther land, a carpenter, who oame from Dunedln twelve montba ago. Tho body was dltetn bowiled and the limbß mangled. During tie day he was sitting on the platform and was caught by a passing tfaio,

THE MARKETS

Dalgety and Company, Limited, have received^ tbe following cable message from their head office m London, under date nth insl : — New Zealand Chevalier Barley — We have a good opinion of the prospects of this article, Home crop being damaged by wet. Hides — Average weights, 4d per lb. Market firmer, with a brisk demand.

WHEAT SUPPLY SHORT:

GRAIN STILL ADVANCING.

[by electric telegraph— copyright] (per pres? association) (Received September 13, 1 p m.) London, September 11. The American visible supply of wheat is 30,375,000 bushels. Tb.3 total quantity of wheat and flour afloat for the United Kingdom is 2,136,000 quarters and for the Conti nent 736,000. Bflpoits of Fnglish hop crops are un favorable. The value is estimated at £150,000 under the old duty. Unfavorable reports continue to ar rive respecting the hop crop. A cargo of New Zealand long berried wheat m hold has been sold at 40s. A cargo of Adelaide wheat has been sold at 41s 3d. The estimates of the wheat yield of the world are at 10,000,000 quarters below the requirements of buying countries. The wool sales will extend to October 15th and it is predicted that the merino combing will be dearer than crossbreds. Other kinds easier. London. September 12 Freights to New Zealand are 35s per ton ; Queensland, 32s 6d ; to other colonies, 27s 6d. Steam freights are raised 10s. •In consequence of the new crops of wheat being damaged foreign wheat is rising m value. Adelaide, and best New Zealand is quoted at 45s ex store. Maize, and malt are also advancing.

ADDINGTON LIVE STOCK MAKKET.

» — At the Addlngton yards on Wednesday, there wero heavy entrlea of all kinds of stock, weather equally daring the early part of the day, but fine afternoon. At tendance of buyers and others quite an average one. Fat Cattle— A large entry. Among an entry muoh above the ordinary quality, a line of steers from the Lealio Hills Estate stood pre-amlnent, they were heavy weights of superb quality, and attracted keen competition, selling at from £9 10a to £10 15s per head. Leaving out this line the market all round was m consequence of the full entry, somewhat easier m tone, and late values were barely upheld. Heavy-weight steers sold at from £6 10a to £9 2s 6d ; medium weights at from £5 10a to £6 2s 6d ; heifers and fat cows sold at from £4 5j to £G 15i per head, , being at from 19a to fully 20 1 per 1001 b. Store Catilb—A heavy entry, a good number being well grown steers, The demand was not over active, and the sales were slow. A good number of cattle however, were cleared m the course of the day. Values show little or no alteration from late quotations. Three-year-old steers sold at from £4 2s 6d to £4 14», ditto heifers to £3 103 ; two-year- old bteers £3 to £3 7« 6d f ditto heifers £2 10a to £2 15j, yearlings 18s to 27*, Dajry Cattle— A fairly good ontry ; demand not over good. §Fat Sheep— A fairly large entry, the quality on the whole being eood. The market was inolined to weakness at the opening, a state of things which con tinued throughout the sale, and an all round drop In valueß of from Is to Is 6d per head took place. The market, how ever, was very irregular. A email line of I Imraens'y heavy orossbredo attracted at tention, sent forward by Mr Geo Marshall, Sprlngoton, and sold by Messes Bennetts Broß at 25 to 26s per head, Messrs Roeewarne and Richard Dyerbelng the buyers. Prime' crossbred wethers sold at from 153 6d to 17a 6d and 18a per head ; medium weights 133 to 14b 6i ; maiden ewes a shade under these figures ; ewes of mixed ages at from 11s to 14b 6d ; raeiino wethers at from 10a 3d to 13s per head j being at from 2£d to nearly 3* per lb, acoordlng to the quality. A few fat lambs were offering, The demand wap, however, not of the briskest. Valueß ranged at from 7s 6d to lla per head. Store Fhsep — A fairly good number yarded, mainly hoggets and ewes m lamb. A pretty good enquiry shown, late values being well maintained. Croeabred ewes m lamb Bold at from lls 6d to 133 7d ; hoggeta from 10a 3d to lls 43, etc. Meesrs Bonnets Bros sold for various olients, 73 croatbred ewes m lamb at 12a 9d ; a line of 164 hoggets at 10a 9J, 19 ditto at Si 3d • 188 ewes m lamb at from 12s to 13j 7d j a line of 166 hoggets at 10s 3i. Pigs— A moderately good entry ; de mand pretty fair; late values about ruling ; heavy weights said up to £2 19a 6d per head; baconers, 32a to 47s 6d: porkers, 20a to SOa { (tores, I7#.tg IQi 6d, 1 *.

INTERPROVINCIA L NEWS.

(per press association.) Auckland, September 12. Tho footbili Uiatch between the Auck land team end the Englishmen rcsu'tcd In j a draw, o eh Bjde scoring one p .int. Thames. Sepiembsr 12 > A young tnan named Sortie Ashley was killed tc-day by a fall of mullock while working m » mine. Wellington, September 12. John Lyaaght and Co , Limited, have received a oable from their Bristol house advising the advance of Orb corrugated Iron to £16 10a f.o.b. London, with aa active market and price advancing. The local Commissioners of tho Mel bourne Exhibition are despatching to the Ch»mbera of Commerce, dairy faoturlea, and others Interested particulars of two special shows of dairy and analogous ex hibitß to be held on 20th, 2lßt, and 22nd September and Ist, 2ad and 3rd Novem ber. It will scarcely be possible to collect and Bend suitable exhibits for the firat show, but the Commissioners think there ought to be no difficulty m collecting ex hibits for the chow which opens on Ist November, Aa none of the Union Com panies Bt9amera are fitted vrlth cool ' chambers exhibitors will have to bear that fact m mind, both aa regards the nature cf tbo exhibits and. tho packing. The Union Company, however, undertake to place exhibits m a cool place m tbe hold. The Commissioners will pay all charges for carriage and freight and will also affect marine inßuranoe. The forwarding instructions are fully sat forth m the c'rcu'ar. Following 1b tha eohedule :-r --cheeao, not leaa than 561bs each sample ; butter for exp station, not lees' than 56 ba eaoh ; butter, e:»lt m jars, or casks for local oonsumption not leas than 66lba ; butter, freah as prepirod for market, not less than 6 bs ; eggs of various kinds new laid or preserved, fresh, 2 dozen of each ; preserved milk ; sugar of milk ; honey not less thai lOtba m tins or jars ; hone; m the comb, not leas than 20iba ; tallow, beef, and mutton m casks of about lowt ; hams, bacon, and chopp, samples of not leas than 56!bs ; m.s3allaneone, Westport, September 12 A coil train leaving town ehort'y after seven this evening ran over a man at a road crossing jasb at the boundary of the town. He was killed instantaneously, the body being terribly mutilated. Ohristohdrch, September 12. The Charitable Aid Board have reoom inended their Committee to take steps for, making an example of some of ihe mon who have deserted their wivea and famillcp, leaving the latter to be supported en the Board's funds. As showing tbe great rise m the pi'loo of sheep reoantly, it may be stated that a Hakaia farmer sold last week 6000 fref z ire at 174 6d m the paddcok, which he bought »tvAddingtou saleyards 4 months ago for 8?,

THE .ASHBOKTOJN GOAEDIAN, THUKSDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 1888



i> O E V M O U R, SURGEON DENTIST, 215, Colombn Street (new Buildings near corner of Gloucester Street.) Established ... ... ... 1869 SCALE OP CHARGES : Extraction, 2s 61 per tooth; Fillings, 5j per tooth. A reduction made where a number require attending to. ' ARTIFI3IAL TEETH. Iht» charges for Artificial Teeth are H?ade with a view to strict economy, regulated by such circumstances as cases present, or such materials as patients prefer. Par- ticulars given on application. Consulta- tion free. Nitrous Oxide (Laughing Gas) administered •* hen required. Attendance, 9 am, to 6 pm. 215, Colombo Street, Chbistchvrch. 8 167 Pickford & Undrill Take this opportunity of informing the public of Ashburton and County that their new FURNITURE WAREHOUSE AND WORKSHOPS are now m full working order, and replete with a Choice Btock of all NEW GOODS FOR Sale at lowest possible prices, consisting of all Designs m " General HOUSEHOLD FUENITURQ and Fittings. NOTHING On their part will be wanting to incface their patrons to support them m their new premises, which will be found far more convenient and roomy than the Old Shop. Foje the Address— TANCKED STREET, OPPOSITE ARCADE IRONMONGERY. JOHN OEE & CO. HAVE tow landing and to arrive ex B.s. "Bayley" and "Opawa," from London, and ex " Clan Maoleod," fcom New Y»rk :— , ICO Drumß Boiled and Baw Oil 3 Tons Genuine White Lsad 1 Ton Red Lead 6 Oaeka Putty 4 Caaka Patent Dryers 10 Cases Yarnieh 150 Kega Wire Nails 15 Tons Bar Iron 1 Ton Sheet Iron * 6 Cases Iron Bedsteads 4 Oasea Spring Wire Mattraaaea Registered Grates, Raoges, an 3 Stoves In great variety 40 Bandies Galvanlaed Tabs anj Bnckela 3 Oases Gorse Knives 2 Oases Gorse Grabbers, single and double edge 3 Oases Prfza Dundee Leather Belting, from 1£ to 6 lnoh 1 Oaße TJsznra and Strops 3 Ofloea Table Cutlery 1 Caße Electro-plate Forks and ■ Spoons 1 Case Potosl Spoona and Forks 40 Bundles Spades and Forks 6 Obbob Garden Tools 3 Oases Sootoh Plough and Trace Chains 150 Colls Plough Line Rope— Manilla and FJ»x, all stag Lawo Mowera Hay Rakes, Soythea, and Handlei 2000 Yards Wire Netting, 2 to Bft Fencing Wire, barb and plaiu 1 Case Garden- Syringes 1 Case Rubber Hose Pipe 1 Case Rubber Gas Tuba 4 Oaßes Oarpentera' Toola ' 2   Hammers 56  American Lockß and Hard* w&re 3 Oaees Babbett'a Metal 8 „ Sharp'a Axes, 3^ to 61ba 4 „ Tomahawks 1 „ Hatchets 2 „ Reap Hooks 10 „ Chairs 3 „ Chair Beds 4 „ Files 8 Caskß Agate Enamelled Ware 4 „ Bollowara 2  Bruahware 2 „ Tinware 4 „ Bolts and Nuts, all sfzes 2 Oaßea Aagers, Bits and Bwces 4  Perambulators 4  Pitch and Lampblaok 10 Drums Neatßfoot Oil 50 Cases Castor Oil 1 Oaaa Saws 1  Bingea 15 Orates and Casks Orookery and Glassware. In this lot will be found some beautiful Toilet and Tea Sets SOLE AGENTS IN THE COUNTY FOR THE McCORMICK Improved Steel Binders



WHAT WILL IT COST TO PRINT ? pHE Centennial Printing and Pablieh- -1 ing Company, Limited, undertake to revise and prepare Manuecript for Publi- cation either m serial or book form. Es- timates aod Designs furnished. GARfcEr WALOH, Editor, NAT. J. BABNETT, Manager, Melbourne Hornpipes, Jigs, Strathspeys and Reels, put Life and Metal m their Heels.— Scotch Concert. CENTRAL HOTEL^ Wakanal Road, Aahburton. A. J.. ; Kelly Pjkopbietob. ¥jTAVING taken over the above Hotel, JGL renovated and renewed the Furni- ture and Stock, I trust my Friends and the Pablio will give me a fair share of patronage, Good Stabling. Special Terms for Boarders. 81158 FISHING SEASON, 1888. FISHING TACKLE. FISHING TACKLE. JUST Arrived, ex " Coptic" and " Talnui," a large and well-assorted Stook of all Fishing Requisites, viz., Rods, Lines, Reels, Stockings, Minnows, Flies, Gaff Hooks, Mountings, Assorted Hooks,' and every Article for the Season, at Lowest Prices. Fishing Licenses can now be obtained from me. Also, New Stock of CRICKETING AND LAWN TENNIS MATERIALS. Win, Zander, FISHING TACKLE DEPOT, TOBACCONIST, FANCY GOODS WABEHOUSE. Ladles' and Gentlemen's Hair Dressing Saloons. 8f165 JOHN G. RESTELL TIMBER, COAL & GENERAL MERCHANT, WEST STREET, ASHBURTON, HAS large and varied of all classes Building and other Timberp, KAURI, RED AND WHITE PINE, BLACK PINE & TOTARA, BIRCH, V.D.L. FLOORINGS, LININGS & SHELVINGS All Dressed Timber being kept under Sheds, well seasoned, and fit for immediate use. PAINTS, OILS and COLORS, PUTTY and GLASS, Galvun T 'sed Iron, Zinc Lead, and Builders' Ironmongery. POSTB, RAILS, STAKES, FENC- ING WJRE, Barbed and Plain. MT. SOMEBS WESTPORT NEWCASTLE COAL AND FIREWOOD.. PRICE LIST OF ASHBURTON DRUG CO., Ld. Freshly ground Linseed Meal, 4d per lb Pure Newfoundland Cod Liver Oil, 2s 6d per pint Glycerine, 2a per lb Diamond Dyes, 6d per paoket Feeding Bottles, 9d eaoh Teats, 2d each Caustic Soda, for making Soap, Bd, and Is per tin Trasses, 43 6d to 15a eaoh Higgtnson'a Rubber Enemas, 43 6d eaoh Galvanic Batteries lent to Customers free of charge. Patent Medicines at Storekeeper's Prices. As I am prepared to carry oat still farther the Redactions I m'ado when first taking over the Business, I now submit the above short List of Prices as an Index to the reduced oharges I have made In every Department, especially m Dispens- ing Pbyslolans' Prescriptions. It must, however, be borne m mind that lv Drugs, and more particularly In Medlolnes, the Parohaaer must depend almosc entirely on the integrity of the Ohemlßt. I hive a business reputation of many years In Ashbnrton to maintain, and 'am cot willing to damage It, even to retain a Caatomer, by aupplylng a Drug of an Inferior quality. Teeth Carefully Exsraotsd, 2a Gi, ) Children, U. An Assistant resides on the Premises, and Medlolnes urgently needed may be obtained at any hoar. Ashburton Drag Company, Ld. I J, Mi CAMBRIDGE,



M C OALLIJM & CO. WE nro now ]*t;dir.cr, pt " Msud Graham," a Ca-go* of Firstolaga KiURI FLOORING, LLSINU, SHELVING, and other BJzes m PRIME CONDITION. Wo have o!so to hand Lorge Supplies of RED and WHITE PINE TJMBER, ail t;zj 3 . A L S O,— NEWCASTLE COAL, WESTPORT COAL, AND MOUNT SOMERS COAL Ous PAINTING and HOUSE DECORATiFG DEPARTMENT Is reploto with EVERY REQUISITE. ESTIMATES GIVEN. McCalluin and Co,, TfIMBEE AND COAL MEEOEANTS, PATNTEBS, PAPER- B AGGERS, GLAZIERS, Etc., EAST STREET ASHBUIvTON. W. H; COLLINS, ; Manager.



I Public Notioes. IjgffnnA and other TFT^T FUSD3i I reidy for in' stinrnt on 1 First class Freehold securiti. s». Apply to - H. WYNN- WILLIAMS, Eoliitor, 211, Htreford- street, 6 103 Christchurcb. npHE Undersigned have Trust Funds I for Inve3lmonfcupon first class free- ( hold securities at lowest current rates of Interest -m Bums varying from £50 to £2000. WILDING AND LEWI?, ■?7 Solicitors, Burnett St. CONCEPT and BALL. A CONCERT and BALL will be held In the Schoolroom, Wlnslow, on FRIDAY, 14th September. Doors opan at 7 30. Concert at 8 o'clock p.m. Double Tlokets, sa ; Single Tickets, 3a. Ke- freehmenls Included, 9*53 FOR SALE. A BLOCK of 5}- Acres of firat-clasa freehold Land at Allenton, well fenced, and subdivided Into two paddocks, bounded by Mill Stream. A four roomed Cottage, with outhouae, and garden stocked with fruit trees ana vegetables, on the lacd,— Apply to f ROBERT MUSSON, 9*43 SaunderB 1 Road. ASHBUHTON AGRICULTURAL AND PAHTOftAL ASSOCIATION, THE ANNUAL Horse Parade WILL be hold at the ASHBURTON COUNTY SALB YARDS on Tuesday, October 2nd, 1888 At 2 p.m. Entries close with the undersigned on SATURDAY, 29th September, at 5 p.m. JNO. J. O. QUANE, 9 58 Secretary. Sporting. ASHBURTON JRACING GLOB. SPBIKG MEETING. THUBBDAY AND FKIDAY, NOVEMBER 22ND and 23RD, 1888. President— E- G. Wright. Vice-Presi- dent — John Grigg. Judge — Mat' hew Stitt Stewards— C. W\ Purnell, W. B. Den- shire, Hugo Friedlander, W. liyttelton, E. G. Crisp, T- C N. Grigg, A. J. Reid, Dr Tweed. Treasurer— David Thomas Clerk of Scales— T. E. Uptonl Clerk of Course — A: Hewson. Handicappers — The Committee. Starter First Race to start each day at I p.m. PROGRAMME OF EVENTS. First Day. 1 . Handicap Hurdle Race, of 35 soys > nomination, I soy ; acceptance, I soy > The second horse to receive 3 soys cut of the stake. Over eight flights of hurdles, about 3ft Gin highi Two miles* 2. County Plate Handicap, of 30 soys 5 nomination, I soy j acceptance, ios District horses only. One mile and a quarter. 3. Ashburton Cup Handicap, of 55 soys ; nomination, i} 4 fov; acceptance, I soy The second horse to receive 5 soys out of - the stake. One mile and- three quarters 4. Sprint Handicap, of 25 sovsj nomina- tion, 15s j acceptance, io?« District horses only* Seven furlongs. 5. Novel Race, of 25 soys. Entrance ios, to be made to the Secretary after the Sprint Handicap is run.- The winner to be sold by auction immediately after the race, all the proceeds to go to the funds of the Clubt Catch weights* Three quarters of a milei 6. Spring Handicap, of 30 soys ; nomina- tion, I soy ; acceptance ios. One mile. 7. Welter Handicap, of 25 soys j nomina- tion, 15s; acceptance, ios. District horses only. Two miles. Second Day. i. ; County Hurdle Race, of 30 sovsj nomi- nation, 1 soy • acceptance, ios. The second horse to receive 3 soys out of the stake. Over .6 flights of hurdies, about 3ft 6in high. District horses only. One mile and a half. 2. Racing Club Handicap, of 45 soys ; nomination, 1 soy ; acceptance, I soy. The second horse to receive 5 soys out of the stake. One mile and a quarter. 3. Handicap District Time Trot; (m saddle) of 20 soys ; nomination, ios ; acceptance, ios. The second horse to receive 2 soys out of the stake. District horses only. Weight not less than lost. Pull-and-go. Three miles. 4. Welter Handicap, of 35 soys ; nonvna- tion, 1 soy; acceptance, 1 soy. The second horse to receive 3 soys out of the stake. For horses that have never won an advertised race of 25 soys on the. flat. Minimum weight, o.st. Two miles. 5. Flying Handicap, of 35 soys; nomina- tion I soy; acceptance ios, The second horse to receive 3 soys out of the stake. Five furlongs* 6. Disposal Stakes, of 30 soys; entrance 103 to be made to the Secretary after the Flying Handicap is run The winner to be sold by auction immediately after the race, the whole of the proceeds to go to the funds of the Club. Minimum weight 8 stone. Three quarters of a mile. RULES AND REGULATIONS. 1 The meeting will be held under the rules of racing, and the Ashbuiton Racing Club Rules 2 No entry will be received except on the conditions that all claims, disputes, and ob- jections arising out of the racing shall be de- cided by the Stewards or whom they may appoint. Thtir decision on all points con- nected with the carrying out of this programme te be final. 3 A district horse shall mean any horse that has been commonly resident m the district between the rivers Selwyn and Opihi, from August 20th, 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. 4 Five per cent will be deducted from the gross of all moneys payable m accordance with this programme for the expenses of the course. 5. All nomination and acceptance fees to go to the funds of the Club. 6. Trotting Race — Horses must trot to the satisfaction of a Referee. 7. The Stewards reserve to themselves the right to add a consolation stake to the pro- gramme. NOMINATIONS, All Nominations accompanied by fee, name, age, desoiplion, and performances of hone, and colors of the rider must be m the hands of the Secretary not later than 9 p,m, on Wednesday, November Ist, 1888. WEIGHTS. Weights for the first day's handicaps wil be declared on or about November 14th. Weights for the second clay's handicaps will be declared at 9 o'clock m the evening of the first day's racing. ACCEPTANCES* Acceptances for the first day's handicap must be m the hands of the Secretary not later than 9 p.m. on Monday, November 19th, 1888. Acceptances for the second day's handicaps at 10 o'clock on the evening of the first day's racing 1 C, Q, FOOKS, 1 I ' §????tar|l



' Public Notices. ROBIN ADAlß— Scotch Con- __ cert, 19th September. vFaucliop & Co., GRAIN AND PRODUCE BROKERS. VALUATORS, BTOOK-TAKEHS, ' FINANCIAL AND GENERAL COM- MISSION AGENTS, 224, Hereford Street, Chrietchurch, ARE prepared tb negotiate Loins on Freehold Property, Wool, Grain, or auy kind of Produce, Liens on growiog Crops afc eurrtint Tatee, For large amounts special arraDgtmont3 can be raide. All business etrictly confidential. # WAUCHOP & 00. When the King Comes Owre the Water.— l9th Sept< THE FEDERAL COFFEE PAL 4O F, at the corner of Collins & King Streets, Melbourne. Now open for business. The Federal Palace ia only two minntes walk from the Central Railway Station and the Wharves. The Palaoe contains 550rooma, comprising Drawing, Dining, Reading, Sitting, Billard, Bed, ard other rooms. Special accommodation for families and permanent boarders. The Cuisine and Table appointments for the doily luncheon are a speciality. Particular care exercised to secure perfect immunity from Accident by Fire, All charges moderate. 9 25 GEO. COHEN, Manager. To the Ladies. SPLENDID SHOW OF New Spring Goods FOR THE SEASON, EX " RUAPEHU." TOYELTIES. NOYELTIE& NEW DRESS MATERIALS. New Millinery, &c. AMDRBW OBK. A. Harrison.*? AJlred Harrison, AOOTIONEER, STOCK AND ESTATE AGENT AND VALUATOR. SATURDAY SALE at 12 o'olook Bh«rp — Horses, Cattle, Pigs, Prodaoa »nd MerohandUe, Farming Implements!! andjiVehlolea of all kinds conttantly In Yards on view FOR SALE Clearing Seles held m Town or Country as required, and moat liberal terms arranged with both Bayerß and Sellerß Rt>nta collected, and the business of absentees managed with care. Valuation made of Properties or Mer- chandise on easy terms, Advances made instantly on Goods delivered at the Stored for Sale. Agent for thej ' NORWICH UNION FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY ALFBET) HARBISON T. Bullock. TO LET— A 5-roomed Hooee In Cox Sheet. — Apply to I T. BULLOCK. . FOR SALE. 2STRONGLY~~BUILT SPRING TRAPS hOR SALE. /QUANTITY RYEGRASS SEED. T. BULLOCK. TO LET AT LOW RENTAL. A LLENTON Bouse, together with XjL about 9 acres of land. Conveniently aitaated, corner of the Belt and Race- course Roads. Apply to T. BULLOCK. "VTOT having sold by Auction Mr A. J. JUN Kelly's T.S. 709, with DwelHng- Honne and other buildings thereon, I am prepared to receive offers for It. Low prioo and liberal terms will be accepted. T. BULLOCK . TO LET— A 6-roomed houee In Came- ron street opposite the Wesleyan Church. T. BULLOCK. TO LET. TWO COTTAGES near the English Church T. BULLOCK. TO LET— House of 5 rooms, with verandah, together with about 9 aorea of land, Apply to T. BULLOCK TO LET. ROOMS In; the Arcade Chambers. Apply to T. BULLOCK. ONEY TO LEND on first class Seourity m auras to suit borrowers, Apply to T. BULLOCK. TO. LET— At a very low rental, a large building fronting East Street, aulfc •We^for b grain pud chaff titove. 1 1, BVLWXKj



nhlic Notices. MY Establishment will ho closed on SATORDAf. 16:h lust., on ac- o )u«t of Holiday, 9°63 HENRY ZANDER. "The "Piper Loud and Louder Blew."— l9tli Sept. ST. JOHN'S LODGE, No. 1858, 8,0 THE Regular Monthly Meeting of the above LODGE will be held ia the Masonlo Hall, Tancred street, THIS EVENING, at 7.30 p.m. VhitDra cordially Invited. OYBIL JEPHSON, Hon. Sec. TO THE LADIES OF ASHBUBTON. Misses Morrison & Holloway dress and mantle makers Tancbed Street A S II B'U RTON. 6 169 A CARD.; M ISS C/ARSON, TEACHER OF MUSIC, (PIANOFORTE AND OUGAN), Burnett Street, 12 101 THE SCOTCH CONCERT. ODDFELLOWS' HALL, WEDNESDAY SEPT. 19th. Tioketa, 33, 2s, and la. Doors open *t 7 p.m. Pibrooh at half-past mHK aanal BiLL after the Concert. L Music by nn effiolent Band. Gen- tleman, 3s. J. 0. DUNCAN, 9 61 Seoretary. TINWALD TOWN BOARD. BI ENNIAL ELECTION. NOTICE Is hereby R lven that the following candldateu have been nominated for E'ecHon to the office of Commiaßlonera of the Tlnwald Town District := CLARK, JOSEPH CURTIS, ALFRED DOEERTY, CHARLES EDE, BENJAMIN JEPHSON, CYEIL SCOTT, MARK A Poll for the Election of FIVE of the above will be taken at the Temperanoe Hall, Tinwald, on WEDNESDAY, Sept. 19th, 1888, between the hours of 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. E J. FOOKS, - Retartiinß Officer. Ashbutton, September 12, 1888. 9 64 Rink de Paris, ' THIS EVENING-serformance by the BOSELLK BROS, assisted by Mons. Dbroni, the oelebratad French Clown SATURDAY-GraTr National Steeple- chase. i i TUESDAY-Ladies Raoo. Ist Prfzj, Season Ticket with use of Skates. 2nd Prfz->, Season Ticket only, OARNIVAL-September 28th. Morning, 10 to 12, for Ladies only, free, Pkatea 6d. Afternoon, 230 to 4 30, admiflßion le, Skates free. Even- ing, 7 30 to 10, gentlemen Is, Skates 6d ;. Ladies Is. Skates free. Gentlemen's Season Tickets, 10b 6d ; Ladiee' do,',7s 61, Ad- mitaion to Stage only, 6d. Weekly tickets, admission only 1 , 2s"; with Skatea, 3fl. ' ' EpBT. ELBTON,