THE ASHBtJBTQIf GUARDIAN. TUESDAY. jfDVBMBTiJR 4 1890

Printed and publwhed by the " Ask % burton Publishing Company" at the r Printing office^ Burnett. gtreet, Aih- burton ; ; Ttt» day, November 4, 1890



GRATEFUL-COMFORTING EPPS'S" XOCOA BPEAKFAST. BY a thorough knowledge of thenutaml laws which govern ths operations of digestion and nutrition, and by acarafol .. application of the fine properties of wel i selected cocoa, Mr Eppis has provided our breakfast tables with a delicately flavoured beverage which may save us niany heavy j doctor's bills. It is by the judicious use of much articles of diet that a constitution may x be built up until strong enough to resist eves . tendency to disease. Hundreds of tub aladies are floating around us ready to atta 7 wherever there is a weak point. We may escape many a fatal shaft by keeping our* . selves well satisfied with goojd ffbd and •  properly nourished frame.—An article m the " Civil Service Gazette." • [ Made simply with boiling water or milk. Sold m 44b packets by Grocers labelled thm 3 JAMES EPPS and CO., 1 4;! HOMCEPATIC CHEMICT, j LONDON. ENGLAND. ' _ 



(MA PERFUMERY,-' 11, Place de la Madeleine, Paris, T E GRAND'S SPECIAL PRODUCT J_j Savon-Oriza (Oriza Soap)— From; the fo mule of Dr O. Revell. The best sow for rendering the skin white andsof Sweetly and refreshingly scente (rose, green and white). Savon-Oriza-Velonte, exquisitely per fumed for the toilet and baths.' Savon-Oriza (Oriza Soap)— No. 2, efctr fine, m boxes, 6 cakes. 12 exquisite perfumes, No. 1. ■ ■■• '• i. : ■ Oriza-Savon-ticorore, superior quality rose tea, white heliotrope and white violet. Aqua-Oriza-r-New toilet water, refreshing to the skin. , t " , Oriza-Hay—A toilet water with the * perfume of new mown .hay. .. „ Oriza-Aciduline-—Toilet vinegar, aromatic and disinfectant, specially adapted for ladies' toilets. ' Oriza-Scotch-Lavender—Sprigs rof Scotch lavender flowers; a rich toilet w»ter. Eau - de - Cologne - Oriza—The. high-Ufa toilet water. Oriza-Water—Concentrated and lasting. Extract of superior Eau-de-Cologne. Gouttes - Oriza - Dentifrice rr An ■ extract for preserving the teeth andguma m good health and preventing decay. Oriza-Dentaire, m paste or powder, for whitening the teeth without affecting the enamel. . . Ess - Oriza - et - Oriza-Lys—Perfume's fo scenting linen,and the handkerchie without staining. Oriza-Oil—Variously perfumed V for ren dering the hair soft and brilliant, and preventing it from falling off. Oriza-Lacte (Oriza Milk)—-An emulsive lotion, refreshing tonic to the skin, removing red spots and preventing wrinkles on the face. Creme Oriza (of Ninon de Lencips)—For producing a beautiful white com* , plexion with the clearness and velvety softness of-youth.. . : Orizalihe-Colorante (the best hair dye)— For instantaneously dyeing; the hair to any shade, and, with no danger to health. In boxes, each with brushes comb, prospectus, and bottle; or m boxes, the bottle only withov accessories. ' ■. Ess-Oriza-Incolore Violette of c jr, most exquisite perfume,, quite a nosegay of violets. . ■ Ess-Oriza Suave white heliotrope Bon quet of the flower , "



SUITS TO MEASURE mHE Largeet Stock of JL TWEEDS ever shown m Ashburtpn to chouse from. . ' QUALITY AND Fn GUARANTEED Cone and see the price*. ASHBURtON CLOTHING MART. 3AUNDERS BUILDINGS t?- alcorn: ASHBURTON COAL & FIREWOOD DEPOT. E 8. BEAN Han secured some of the celebrated KAITANGATA AND SHAG POINT .\,h COALS Cheaper and cleaner than Newcastle'; R. S. BEAN, ": 164 WostStr—t. MR 8. B. SEYMOUR, SURGEON-DEN T I S T OF ■ CHRISTCHURCH, WILL VISIT  ■ • : ASHBURTON on dates to be announced, and way b« consulted at MR. CAMBRIDGE'S, CHEMIST. _ 10 17 ' BCOOJBBb XHe. titttt'l XKtt WGBTB HOLLcTwAY'S PILLS & _OINTIENT. rgIHIB UNIVERSAL MBDIOIRK IB a HOUSEHOLD nEQUISITE IVEHT WHKBB. THR PILLS ?anij the Blood, impart tone to theN«TPfiu« ys^esn, and act nio»t pjwerfully yet sootW«c'* •on the , . , LIVER AWD BOWELS. ' Proinotfog Di^eition anfl AMimilntioß, r mi I endowing the whole bodily Inmc ytlit Strength and Titfcr, Nervoai. HesJadiet. Trerpbl]n{jß, with La«situ<?« «n<i- ;6entrt Debility naicily yield to the potent force n tbew seall-Vaown PilU, «nd . they, xn cb rivallcQ "t* tb«*ti efficacr m *U i SMALE 'COMPLAIHTS, Reraorio^ all objtmctions, tkio blewiirhei pimples and boils, better thus 107 nth* ?j»inily medicine kaowa. THE OIft'TMENT HAS A WORLD. IDE REPUTATION It heals every It of Sore, Ulcer a«s<J Wound, roorj certainly than any other known salve. Tts rnar?«llo!Js psnetritinij ,po<«'*rf renrler it inva'.ttiMe m nil THROAT ANDCHES'T BSKASHS. Caring f?ronchit?*, Qiiin»sy»i nd AntKi»», reducing Gkn^olar Lumps, ■ dotla%: •and Healing Abscesses sot and fn» iHevUtin^ th<. excruciating tortures of , RKETTMATISM t GOUT, ; And Nouralg\« d is vnsnspasjred. It etv fftils to rnr.ovr Scurf »d every apecinV »H ii genie . :. The Pilii mi! Ointment ate manntactorc at No. 8, Nsw Oxford itreet (laU 533 Oxford street, London), iand are told by, atl vendor x of Patent Lint* throngbufat th , 'H-i a 1 World. •■'. - D t>' itt <(i rit 'n'tnh *-Mrji lt,i. ■ ■"*"" Turc If^rs tUvldio I 10 the.'



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W. "1 Kingston, WILLS STREET, ■ NEXT COOKSON'S STABLES, ASHBTJRTON, HAS had three years' experience with Thomas Talbot, M.R.C.V.S., of Scotland Yard two years with Cornelius Saunderson, M.R.C.V.S., Clapham Oorii mon, and ten years with George Balls, M.R.C.V.S., Brixton, all of Londort ; and has also gained a good reputation m the Colony. ■ .'V '' : Our specialty is well-known to be our ability and knowledge^ the horse s foot. ' In a well ordered shoeing forge the following standard rules will:, always be observed:— , ...4 . 1 A shop should never be removed without first cutting off the clinches, because^ by simply turning back the clinch m drawing '■'■ the nail a piece of the jclinch is often! left m the foot, endangering the horse when the new shoe comes to be driven on. 2 The frog and bars require no cutting ma regularly attended foot. And m a healthy foot where there are no symptoms lof navicular disorder, the sole should not be 3 CThe shoe should have a level bearing upon the wall of the foot, aud should not [be sprung at the heel, as is too common, thereby acting as a fearful lever upon the tendons , j • 4. The nails should be driven level and uni form, and only on the toe side of the inside quarter, the toot being thinner upon the inside and the greater weight of the body being sustained there. # , There is no comparison points of quality between the hand-made and the machine '■ made shoe. The machine-made shoe is of a coarser material, softer, and is imported, andit should be insisted upon that they be mot used m the colony • _____ TAMES'PAIN AND SOWS 9, St/MaryAx.e,E.C M and2l,Walworth Road, S.E. WHOLESALE AND EXPORT FREE WORK MANUFACTURERS. Shippers supplied on the most reasonable terms. LlO, Lls, L2O, and L 25 Cases suitable for every Market. The Largest Wholesale House inthe World II ustrated Price List on ap-pllcation. . KEATING^ POWDER. KEATING S POWDER. KEATING'^ POWDER. KEATING'S POWDER. KEATING'S POWDER. KEATING S POWDER. fBUGS, FLEAS, KILLS- MOTHS, BEETLES, HARMLESS TO ANIMALS. HARMLESS TO ANIMALS. BUGS, FLEAS, KILLS { MOTHS, BEETLES, (.MOSQUITOES, but is unrivalled m destroying FLEAS BUGS, COCKROACHES, BEETLES MOTHS m FURS, and every other species of insect. Sportsmen will find this invaluable ■ for destroying fleas m their dogs, as also ladies for their pet °f he PUBLIC are CAUTIONED that packages of the genuine powder bear the autograph of THOMAS KEATING. Sold m Tins only. KEATING'S WORM TABLETS. KEATING'S WORM TABLETS. KEATING'S WORM TABLETS. A PURELY VEGETABLE BWBKTMKAT, both m appe»raneeand taste, furnishing,a most agreeable method of administering the only certain remedy for intestinal m, thread -woKMS. It is a perfectly safe Mid mild preparation, and is especially S t«id for Children. Sold ,m Tins by g&ESSiVSas-KUBa^



C.1.0. ! OR CANTERBURY IMPORTING COMPANY HAVE opened up a large supply of Seasonable Goods m those central premises m East Street, formerly occu pied by Mrs Joim Ranger (next Brooke, chemist) where they will Sell for Cash Cheaper than any house m Ashburton. Groceries and Teas Of all descriptions, and guaranteed only of the very best brands and qualities will be kept m stock, and every chance taken by purchas ing m the best markets and , for CASH to break the record for quality | and lowness i of price. IgtLABS "^OHINA EARTHENWARE For all household purposes m, great variety and lowest quotations. Note fche address— C.I.C. EAST STREET, WHJULjfctEIS "JVITHQUT TEETH CHRIS ICHCRCH DENTAL SURGERY, Corner of Cashel and High streets. 8 M TE¥i AND C8: SURGEON DENTIST And at Dunedin and Westport TITB have gained the FIRST AWARD W at the Dunedin Exhibition for Artificial Dentures and Mechanical Appli ances for the Mouth, and it is with the greatest confidence that we guarantee the highest class work and perfect fit at the most moderate cos A Single Artificial Tooth, 10s. Comple Set —Upper and M J^]!"*— temporary and permanent, £10 10s. Natural, Durable, Comfortable i Artificial Teeth Replaced Tempoiarily al- I most immediately after the extraction of decayed teeth or stumps without extra cc or charge. . ■ Arrangements can be made for part or monthly payments. administeringnitrous oxide T3AS seyeral times daily for the past ten years, we fearlessly assert that extraction of teeth under its influence is perfectly painless and positively safe ■, Fee for Administration, ss. Extraction, 2s 6d. Artificial Teeth and Dentures made by other dentists repaired or remodelled at small cost '■■■



BARRON GARDNER, M.8.5.A., BROFESSOR of Natural Science, and author of the following works;— "The Principles and Practice of Medical Botany," " The Rationalistic and Eclectic Treatment of Diseases," » Social Science " etc., has established the GARDNER ECLECTIC MEDICAL INSTITUTE, Moray Place, Dunedin,and ispermanently established there for the effectual and permanent cure of all forms of chrome and complicated complaints, nervous flections and special diseases. CONSULTATION Personally, or by Letter, .1. FREE!! ; The author has for the last thirty years directed his attention to the following classes of complaints:—Fits, epilepsy, or falling sickness, which he can effectually and permanently cure ; rheumatism, gout, bronchitis, asthma, piles (inwardly or j outwardly), ulcerated sore legs, nervous j prostration, liver complaints, palpitation of the heart, dizziness, noises m the heart and ears, loss of energy and appetite, hypochondria, female complaints, general J debility, indigestion, flatulency, incapacity for study or business, sick headache, assitude, torpidity, shortness of breath, Jrembling of the hands and limbs, Im aired nutrition, mental and physical epression, consumption (stages only), and eruptions of the skin, impaired sight and memory, nervous fancies, impoverished blood, nervous debility m all its stages,; premature decline ; and all morbid con ditions of the system, arising from whatever cause, treated upon eclectic and scientific principles. , -| The author (whose life-long experience, practical method oi treatment and pure medicines, ensure speedy and permanent cures m all chronic, nervous, and special j troubles may be consulted on all diseases requiring skill, confidence, and experience A. speedy and perfect life cure is guaran teed m all cases undertaken. Where doubi"' exists I frankly inform the sufferer. Inviolable confidence and certain relief are boonh-1 offer to suffering humanity.' It is self- evident that a specialist paying 1 particular attention to a class of cases attains great /skill, and physicians of regular practice aU over the countin knowing this, frequently recommend casry to THTS INSTITUTE, where evere known appliance is resorted to, and the proved good remedies of all ages and countries are used, On account of the great number of cases applying, the ( charges are kept low—but the important matter is to secure the skill and get a speedy and perfect life cure. Medicines forwarded free from obsprva on, _^ ; ' ' All) Ci?*ll *B*o1*0111*015 HEM) SAORBD' Cal on, or address ' ; BARRON GARDNER; Consultation Daily, ' ; j ECLECTIC MEDICAL INSTITUTU, A few doors above the Palace Skating 1 Rink!) MORAY PLACE, DUNEDIN.



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PEOULLY AUTHORISED WHOLK SALE AGENTS FOR NEW ZEALAND MESRS P- HAYMAN & CO DUNEDIN CHRISTCHJRCH, ' WELLINGTON, AND AUCKLAND The above carry a complete Stock of H.E. KUGELMANN& CO.S STANDARD HERBAL MAGNETIC REMEDIES, Which may be obtained from all Chemists and Storekeers all over the globe. ocal Agents for H. E. Kugelmann and Co.'s Magnetic Remedies— These Goods can be procur. ? itom th following— ASHBURTON—C. M. Brooke, Chemist; John ORRiND Co,, Merchants RAKAIA—C. Hardy and Co., Merchants rHESE unrivalled Herbal Medicines are universally acknowleged to be the best m the world. Tbey are quite different to all others know, _ being absolutely unsurpassed m tneir uiversal excellence. They are absolute specified for those complaints for which they ar« specially prepared, and are free from oison and all mineral drugs and are uite pleasant to take. THE BALSAM OF PARADISE For all Lung and Throat Diseases. As Bronchitis/ Asthma}. Wheezing, Coughs, Colds, Fog Fever, Sore Throat, Bleeding from the Lungs, Tightness on the Chest, Inflammation of Lungs, Collapse of the Air Induration of Lung 3, Congestion o Lungs, &c, <fee. _ It is the only medicine known to mankind bhat will c mpletely cure consumption m its early stages. It is composed of choice fruits, flower seeds, gums, balsams, and herbs. It renovates and fattens the weakest constitution, alike of young or old. It is exceedingly pleasant to take, and» causes an immediate improvement m all who take it. Sold m bottles at 2s 6d, is/ 6s, and 10 "THE BOOM OF THE COMING CENTURY.' H. E. Kugelmann's Electric Essence.— An external remedy for all pains or aches. Nothing like this has ever been known, and nothing else will ever equal it. If you have a rheumatic or gouty pain that you do not care about, obtain a bottle of this Electric Essence and it _ will make you happy. Use it for sprained backs knee joints, all swellings, dropsy, back ache, sciatica, neuralgia, weak spines, umbago, contractions, lameness, cramps, juinsy, mumps, diphtheria, croup, and for all pains and aches. Never be with out it for snake bite, and all bites of insects or stings, and for burns, cuts, and scalds. Price, 3s 6d and 7s. X E. KUGELMANN'S EYE OINT MENT AND ANODYNE EMOLLIENT This is undoubtedly the finest Pharmaj ceutical Product of the century. An immediate cure for chilblains and frost bites. Nothing hitherto known can ompare with this Ointment for its marvellous excellence, elegance of com bination and superior effectiveness. It will cure all eye diseases, as sun blight, sandy blight, watery blight, matter or tfumory blight, inflammation of eyes and lids, chronic ophthalmia, and all and every eye disease; and aa well it is the .i and nicest thing possible for fly bite, mosquito bites or stings o scorpions centipedes, spiders, etc. and for sor throats, coughs, mumps, quinsy etc., it Is simply splendid. All weak nervous persons should use it to rub well m down the spine and on the stomach. We guarantee that all who use this once will never be without it. Sold only m jars at 2s 6d and 5s each. H. E. KUGELMANN'S HERBAL MAGNETIC OINTMENT. Thi unrivalled Herbal product is un doubtedly the best ointment ever elabo rated for curing old sores, bad legs, ulcers, fistulas, piles, bleeding piles, eruptions of the skin, broken chilblains cuts wounds, etc., etc. In jars at Is Id 9d, 2s 6d, and 6s each. THE HERBAL MAGNETIC TONIC LIVER AND STOMACH RESTORER. For all liver complaints, biliousness I jaundice, congested liver, enlarged live >md spleen, languor, drowsiness, pains between the shoulders, chronic indiges tion and all stomach complaints, heart ourn, flatulency, sour stomach, vomiting of'food, loss of appetite, sick headachA nervousness, nervous debility, prostratioaij and the convalescing stages of all acute diseases. Sold m bottles at 6s and 10» each. : THE NATURAL LECTRI BLOOD PURIFIER. This medicine has no equal for all blood and skin diseases, perfectly free from mercury, arsenic, and all mineral drugs. Never fails to cure the worse forms of scrofula, scurvy, eczema, itch, ulcers, abscesses, sore legs and breasts, and all diseases having their origin m the blood. It will work wonders m every case, with but exception. See handbook Prices 4s 6d, 6s 6d, and 12s 6d each botde. THE FLUID HERBAL LIFE. This is the soul of plants, an absolute specific for chronic neuralgia, faceache, toothache, tic doloreux, swollen face, gumboil, and earache. Price, Is 9d and 2s per bottle. HERBAL MAGNETIC LIVER PILLS These Pills are unrivalled, and superior to all others for all liver troubles, bilious ness, costiveneas, giddines, indigestion, wind, and heartburn. They are composed solely oj the vital properties of herbs, are coated and tasteless. At Is 9d and 3s each. These should be kept m every house as they are a sure cure for number less ills. THE CHILDREN'S VITAL ESSENCE This is a liquid food medicine, prepared and adapted exclusively for perms aputly removing the ai ments and diseases o infants and children m every counnry and climate. It gives life, energy, health, bone and musole to the frail and wasted infant, and will restore the hs*lth, vitality, vigor, and plumpness of the weak, diseased, or sickly child. Being pleasant to take, ife is readily taken by all. Sold m two size only, price 2s 6d and 5a each, with our guarantee attached, without which it can not be genuine, HERBAL MAGNETIC ASTHMA CURE Tnis unrivalled Herbal Compound is undoubtedly the best inhalent m all asthmatical complaints and difficult breath ng, as dry asthma, humid asthma, spas modic asthma, nervous asthma, bronchitis, wheezing, tightness on the chest, catarrh, hay fever, colds m the head, &c, &c Sold at 3s 6a, *5s and 10s. HERBAL MAGNETIC SNEEZING POWDER, This is a most, useful \ftt\e remedy of a /cry uniform an,d, positive character. It nas been devised and used for many years for colds m the head, catarrh m the nose hay fever, ozena, nasal polypus, and all bstructions m the nose and nasal pas Sold at 2s, ss. ff, E. KUGELMANN & CC OLE PROPRIETORS. JAKUPACTURBES OP ELECTRIC AND PR PRIETARY MEDICINES. , Distillers of Essential Oils and Medic Liqueurs, &c, &c. FOURTH AVENUE NEW V CITY. 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Sporting. ASHiRTOI MM CIUB. SPBING MEETING. Wednesday & Thursday, NOVEiMBER 19th and 20th, 1890. PrESIDENT^—E^ G. Wright. VICE-PRESI »KNt-~-John Grigg. Judge—Matthew Stitt. Stewards—C. W. Purnell, E.G. Crisp, W. B. Denshire, Hugo Friedlander, J. C. N. Grigg, T. Leahy, W. Lyttelton, D. Thomas, and J. M. Tweed. Treasurer —David Thomas. Clerk of Scales*— R. Friedlander. Clerk of Course—A. Hewson. Handicapper—J. Cresswell. Starter—David Thomas. (Approved by the Committee of the Canter bury Jockey Club.) First Race each day to start at 1 p.m. First Day. I.—Handicap Hurdle Race, of 45 sots the second horse to receive 5 soys from the stake. Two miles. Over eight flights of hurdles, about 3ft Gin high. Nomination, 1 soy; acceptance, 1 sbv. 2. —Maiden Plate, of 20 soys. For district horses, three years old and upwards, which have never won an advertised race. Weight for age One mile. Entry, 1 soy. 3.—-ASHBURTON CUP HANDICAP, of 70 SOYS ; the second horse to receive 5 soys from the stake. One mile and a half. Nomi nation, 1J soys; acceptance, 1 soy ! 4.—WINDERMERE HANDICAP, of 30 80VS ; the second horse to receive 5 soys from the stake. District horses only. Three quarters of a mile. Nomination, 15s ; acceptance, 10s. s.—Novel Race, of 25 soys. The winner to be sold by auction immediately after the race, and the whole of the proceeds to go to the funds of the Club. Weight Bst, any overweight to be declared. Half a mile. Entry, 10s. 6.—Spring Handicap, of 40 soys; the second horse to receive 5 soys from the stake. Winner of the Ashburton Cup to carry 71b penalty, One mile. Nomination, 15s; acceptance, 15s. 7.—District Welter Handicap, of 30 soys; the second horse to receive 5 soya from the stake. District horses only. Winner of Windermere Handicap to carry 71b penalty. One mile. Nomi nation, 15s; acceptance, 10a. Second Day. I.—District Hurdle Race Handicap, of 35 soys; the second horse to receive 5 soys from the stake. District horse only. One mile and a half. Over ss flights of hurdles about 3ft Gin high. Nomination, 15s; acceptance, 15a. 2.—Ashburton Racing Club Handicap, of 50 soya; the second horse to receive 5 soys "from the stake. One mile and a quarter. Nomination, 1 soy; accept ance, 1 soy. 3»—Disposal Stakes, of 30 soys. The winner to be sold by auctionimmediately after the race, and the whole of the proceeds to goto the funds of the Club" Weight Bst, any overweight to be declared Three-quarters of a mile, i Entry, 10s. 4 -Winohmore Handicap, of 30 soys; the second horse to receive 5 soys from the stake. District horses only. One mile and a quarter. Nomination, 15s8, acceptance, 10s» 5.— Open Welter Handicap, of 35 soys, the second horse to receive 5 soys from the stake. Winner of the A.R.C. Handicap to carry 71b penalty. One mile. Nomination, 15s; acceptance, 15s 6.—Allenton Handicap, of 30 soys; the second horse to receive 5 soys from the stake. District horsea only. Winner of Winchmore Handicap to carry 7lb penalty. One mile. Nomination, 15s. acceptance, 10s. 7,— ■Flying Handicap, of 35 soys ; the second horse to receive 5 soys from the stake. Five furlongs. Nomination, 15s; acceptance, 15s. RULES AND REGULATIONS. The meeting will be held under the Rules of Racing, No entry will be received exoept on the condition that all claims, disputes, and objections arising out of the racing shall be decided by the Stewards or whom they may appoint. Their decision on all points con nected with the carrying oub of this pro. gramme shall be final, A district horse shall mean any horse that has been commonly resident m the district between the rivers Selwyn and Waitaki from August 20th, 1890, and up to the date of the meeting, and owned by a person who has resided m the said district during the same period 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 nomination, acceptance, and entrance fees t co to the funds of the Club. NOMiMTIQm Nominations for all handicaps, accom panied by fee, name, pedigree, age, descrip tion, and performances of horse, and colors of rider, must be m writing, and m the hands of the Secretary not later than 9 p.m. on SATURDAY, November Ist, 1890. WEIGHTS . Handicaps for the fir»l> day's races will be published ou or about November 10th. Handicaps for the second clay's races will be published at or about 8 o'clock m the evening cf the first day's racing. ACCEPTANCES AND ENTRIES, Acceptances for the first day's handicaps and entiies for the Maiden Plate and Novel Race must be m the hands of the Secretary not later than 9 p.m. on 'SATURDAY, November 15th, 1890. Acceptances for the second day's handicaps and entries for the Disposal Stakes not later than 10 o clock m the evening of the first day s races. G. BIS^ET,



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TO TRAVEL m the Ashburton and Surrounding Districts, and Stand at Cootie on's SSables. The Carriage.Staixiok Bobbie Burns Bobbik Burns is a dark bay, standing 16| hands high, with fine symmetry and splendid action, and is well suited for getting weight-carrying hacks, carnage horses, and horses suitable for the Indian Re-mount Service. Bobbie Bums, by Young Petractor, dam Jess, by Tasman. Detractor, by Traducer, dam Emeline, by Sleight-of and, junior. Bobbie Burns Won two first prizes at the Tiraaru Show, against all comers ; first prize at Oamaru against all comers, vA second against " Berlin," at Oamaru, 88. He has also proved himself a sure j foal-getter, Miss Cave, winner of the Maiden at Park Trotting races, is daughter Bobbie Burns from Wai-a-tou. He is f ire of several noted trotters. Terms, £3. oroomagefee, ss, payable fiist service, All (demands payable to Groom after January, 189 J., for particulars apply to Groom if* $ ** p. CQOKSQfI, Aabbarton



TSTAND THIS SEASON, 189091 At his Owner's Farm, Donnyb rook, Methven, (And to travel the Methven-Rakaia Dis tricts, The Thoroughbred Chestnut Staxlion, Harkaway HARKAWAY is a beautiful chestnut, overl6 hands high, and grandly proportioned. HARKAWAY, foaled m 1887, bred oy his owner; by Johnny Faulkner, one of the best racehorses that ever trod the turf of New Zealand, and whose sire, St. Albans was sire of Tasman, Maiua, Sheet Anchor, Blink Bonny, Stockwel!, Wimbrel, Lady Betfy, and other famous racehors while on the dam's side. Hideaway's pedigree contains some of the b«st blood ever imported to the Colonies. HARKAWAY will serve a limited num ber of mares. Terms : £4 4s, half guaran tee ; £2 2s, payable January Ist, 1891; £2 2s, payable August Ist, 1891; groomage fee, 5s ; payable at first service. Good paddocks for Mares at 2s a week ; every care taken, but no responsibility. " SAMUEL TIERNEY, Proprietor, !0f33 Methven. TO TRAVEL ASHBURTON, WAKA NUI, WATERTON, FLEMINGTON AND WILLOWBY DISTRICTS. The Thoroughb Bouser, ROUSER is a Grey Horse standing 16 hands, by the renowed Messenger (sire of the Lad, etc.), dam Kate O'Shane, Ualedon (imp.) ; Kate O'Shane out of Laura, by Emigrant (imp.), out of a daughter of Spaewife, by Skeleton (imp.). ROUSER is the sire of Mexico, winner of many races; of Balderdash, who trotted 3 miles m Bmin 42secs, the fastest record for a three year old m New Zea land ; also Miss Lyle, and other grand | trotters. Terms: Season, £3, payable Ist January; guarantee, Ist July, £4 10s ; groomage, ss, payable first service. First owners responsible if mare changes ands. For further particulars, app y to Groom m charge, or 0 43 J. PORTER, Ashburton. To Stand this Season and Travel the Wakamii and Rakaia Districts. TH3 PURBB»JBD CLTIiESDALB STALLIOIf 5/> Archibald SIR ARCHIBALD is a bright bay, six years old, stands 17 hands high, was bred by Archibald Yates, North Loburn, sire Chieftain, Chieftain's sire, Prince Royal, was imported by John McKellar, Esq., Doyleston; Prince Royal's sire was old Prince Charlie, imported from Scotland to Victoria ; old Prince Charlie by Farmer. Prince Royal's dam, Blossom by Both well, imp.; Chieftain's dam, Jess, bred by John Deans, Esq., Jess's sire by Prince Charlie, imp., Jess's dam, Madam, bred by John Deana, Esq., sire King Fergus, imp. Sir Archibald's dam, Baroness, bred by Archibald Yates, sire Baronet, imported from Scotland. Baronesa's dam Empress, by Campsie III ; Empress's dam by Napoleon. As will be seen from the above, Sir Archibald has descended from the best strain's, of blood on the dam's side that has ever been imported, and Baronet was the king of sires. Sir Archibald possesses ex ceptionally good quality, with plenty of hair of the right sort. Terms : (Season) £2 Each Mare j £3 Guarantee. Any other terms as per agreement. CHARLES BAYLIS, 10J34 AshY urton.



l^msmm-rr— -. .. ■<  , ... .;.■■' TO STAND AT OWNER'S FARM AND TRAVEL THE WAKANUI RAKAIA AND ASHBURTON DIS TRICTS. THE Purebred Entire Clydesdale KELVIN KELVIN is a bay horse by Prince Royal imported from Victoria, dam Bess, by Napoleon, imported by the late Johk Nimmo Esq., to Otago. Terms—Season, £2 10s ; Guarantee £4 4s. Groomage fee ss, payable first service. For further particulars and cards,— ' Apply JOHN GILMOUR Proprietor, 0638 Wakariui. TO TRAVEL THE WILLOWBY AND ASHBURTON DISTRICTS. The Clydksdale Entire Horse Young Beaconsfield foung Beacoiiafield is a dark bay horse, with black points, six years old, by Lord Beaconsfield. Dam by Old Major, im portsd, by F. H. Brittan, Esq., of Avon side. Terms : Guarantee, £3 t season, £2, payable Ist January, 1891; groomage, ss. For further particulars apply to H. GRAYBURN, Proprietor, Willowby.