TfiE 18 tt BtTHTON GTTARCIAN t fHI DAY, APRIL 09, 1692.



!%,,; PAJUBJSIB : ■:, r;;:;.|| [ OPENING ANNOUNCEMENT. rTAVfNU completed the fitting up of ray new Shop m East Street (next to Mil l~i C. M. Beooke, chemist) m a style second to non^ m the district, I beg to invite inspection of my magnificent stock, awl to announce that I have commenced Business as WATCHMAKER, JEWiLLEK, and OCULIST'S OPTICIAN. AGENT F')R Lazarus' Patent System of Sight Testing and Spectacles. Electro-Plated War* and Jewellery. Fcr Wedding or Birthday Present and Presentations, 1 have a choice of High-class Goods, elegant and unique m design, which will compare favorably with any stock m Canterbury. WATCHES.—My Special Line of Rotheram's English Levers m Ladies, and Gents', Gold and Silver keyless ; key winding, open face, Hunting and Demi-Hunter* expressly made to my order (as engraved on plate) are not to he excelled by any Watch m the World for satisfactory wear and time-keeping ; also Watches ty other noted makers. The WATCHMAKING and JEWELLERY REPAIRING DEPARTMENT is now complete m its arrangements, and having obtained extra assistance, customer* may rely upon getting their job* done promptly and satisfactorily, i '<:- Notb the Nkw Address ; . ■ S- salek; WATCHMAKER, and JEWELLER, Next Mb 0. M. Brooke, Chemist. ■-' '■ .* _ f^PTllloman . WE HAVE JUST LANDED ex s.B, "Uc«u»»," a.« \XC7 ULHJIUtSIi . a Doric," and s.s. " Pkeha," direct from the Beat Manufacturers a Splendid Lot of Sew Winter Goods, Comprising all the NEWEST DESIGNS m BEST QUALITY, 1 ST OF ENGLAND SUITINGS, REAL BANNOCKBURNS, WORSTED COAT INGS CHECKS, STRIPES, AND FANCY CHEVIOT SERGES, STRIPED WORSTED TROUSERINGS, FANCY WINTER VESTINGS, ETC. WE have also just opened a Choice Stock of the Best Colonial Goods including ASHBTJRTON, ROSLYN, MOSGIEL, KAIAPOI, and WELLINGTON TWEEDS IN NEW PATTERNS. A complete Stock fit New Winter Hats, Capn, Shirte, Ties, Rugs, Blankets, Port, manteaux, and Travelling Trunks, Overcoats, Waterproof Coats, UmbreJlas and Leggings. - ■ •• - - BOYS' and YOUTHS' NEW WINTER SUITS m all sizes. MEN'S AND BOYS' BOOTH and SHOEH of EVERY DESCRIPTION Best English Hand-Sewn Goods (imported direct from the makers) and Reliable N.Z. Makes. ggj* EVERY PAIR GUARANTEED to giye GOOD WEAR. SPARROW FbERRYMITS TAILORS and OUTFITTERS, EAST STREET ASHBURTON. W. H. COLLIER TS now making the FIRST AUTUMN SHOW of NEW, USEFUL, AND FASHIONABLE GOODS for the coming Season, m variety to suit all pockets. "V* The NEWEST DRESS GOODS. The latest Trimmings m Bead, Gimp, Fancy Plushes, etc. Millinery m endless variety to suit everyone. Novelties m Mantles, Sealette Jackets, Ulsters, and Paletots m every Size, Shape, and Color. New Ribbons. New Laces. New Gloves. Special line of Gauntlet Gloves m Black and Colors at Is 6d. English ,> and Colonial Blankets, all sizes and qualities. tFlannels, at very low quotations, all qualities and colors, bes value m the trade Men's and Boys'OVERCOATS, English and Colonial SUITS, SHIRTS, BRACES, TIES, etc. NEW BOOTS for the wet weather, the Celebrated .Strong Wear." Children's and Infants' BOOTS and SHOES m endless variety 1 X?" ALL AT MOST REASONABLE PRICES. "^ 'THE CORHTE R." J^ 0 W LAND I N G FENCING WIRE. FENCING WIRE. Numbers, 8, 9, and 10. BEST FOUR-BARBED GALVANIZED WIRE IRON STANDARDS Punched to any guage required, NEWCASTLE COAL BY THE TRUCK For Winter Supplies, ex ship to any Railway Station at Lowest Rates. BIBCH TIMBEE IN~ANY QUANTITIES W. H. Collins & Co., IRONMONGERS AND IMPORTERS OF OILS, PAINTS, PAPERHANQIU6S, ET. 0. ,: TIMBER & COAL MERCHANTS. —*V — - t {Royal Insurance Company. .. . Grey Valley Coal Company. "" '* '• East Stbeet : Ht. HI, JO¥E^. BOOKS, STATIONERY, TOYS. FANCY rt<)OD,«, FAVOY CHINA, GLASS, and PLATRD GOODS. Plain, Commercial, and Fancy Stationery, Boxed Note and F.avclopes. Ledgers, Cash Books, Journals, Memorandum and Pocket Books, all sizes. Account Books, ruled, printed and bound to any pattern required. : Books procured from any publisher as soon as possible. 5 C Papers and Magazines supplied. Pianos and Organs sold on monthly payments from £1 upwards. Schools supplied with all requisites at prices equal to procuring from Ohristchurcli, Rubber Stamps, any size and design, made-to order for use on paper and linen. AGENT for Milner aud Thompson, Christchurch. AGENT for Economic Fire Insurance Company. r 3JI Grain Ships to London. THE UNDERSIGNED beg to announcb to their Clients that*iney*have'chartered several First Class Iron Vessels for the conveyance of Wheat to liOPdon DURING THR MONTHS; OF MARCH, JLmTJL,, AND MAY, at 30s per ton freight. Advanceß^mad against- shipments Free of Commission and Interest. Friedlander Bros. WE ARE CASH BUYERS OF WHEAT, OATS, BARLEY and ' RYEGRASS, IN LARGE OR SMALL QU ANTITIES. HIGHEST PuICES GIVEN^ T v .■■■.' -.'1 ,'" FRIEDLANDER BKOS. ASHBUKTON T.yvVAID AND iT»PHT7US^



Public Notices. THE A.SHBURTON TOBACCONIST'S, FANCY GOODS; AND RAIRDRESSING ESTABLISHMENT. James McGregor. PROPRIETOR. rpHE Best Stock of Cigars, Cigarettes. -1- Tobacco, Pipes, and other Smoker. Requisites m the county. Clocks, Watches, Jewellery, Ornaments Cutlery, Walking-Sticks, Yellowbucks. HAIRDRESSING SALOON Fitted with all modern accessories. First class operator. James McGregor, East Street. u.s.s co irfpa u.s's., eg UNION STEAMSHIP COMPANY UF NEW ZEALAND. STEAMERS SAIL prom LYTTEF TON AS UNDER : For Wellington—Monday, Tuesday, Wed nesday, Thursday, and Saturday. Nelson—Tuesday and Saturday. Auckl&nd—Th vi sday. Sydney—Every Second Thursday. Dunedin—Tuesday and Friday. Melbourne —Tuesday, GEO JAMESON, Agent for ishburton ~ NEW GOODS. W. W. SPENCEB & CO. HAVE just received a large anel well-assorted Stock of NEW GOODS Direct from the English Manufacturers. DRAPERY," CLOTHING, AND ■ . ■■':. BOOTS. Come and see our New Dress Goods at 6£d. Remarkable value m new Dress Goods, at 7^d Having a special agreement with a Colonial Mill for manufacturing our Flannels and Blankets, we are prepared to supply our Customers at most unusually low prices. The very best quality. Calicoes, white and gray, cheaper than ever. Double width White Twill Sheeting, 10£ d. Grey Silesias, 3£d. Corsets and Underclothing, a very large stock to select from. The very best makes and shapes, cheaper than auy other house m Ash burton. Boys' Tweed Suits from 4s lid. Men's Tweed Suits from 19s 6d. : 150 Pairs Men's Mosgiel Tweed Trousers, usual price 13s sd, now 10s 6d. 100 Pairs Men's Colored Moles, usually 9s 6d for 6s lid. Hats, Caps, Ties, Drawers and Shirt's at your own prices. BOOTSf^BOOTS. Women's Kid Elastic Sides, 5s 6d. Women's Kid Lace Shoes, is lid. j Women's Kid Lace Shoes 5s 6d, wonderful value. Our own make Men's Bluohers, 5s 6d. Our own make Men's Nailed Shooters, 9s lid The Largest Stock m Ashburton of Children's Patent Leather Strap Shoes and Boots at very low prices. Our Motto is First Class Wear at the VERY LOWEST POSSIBLE PRICES. W. W, Spencer & Co, THE ARCADE. IMPORTANT NOTICE. T BEG to inform the inhabitants of -1- Ashburton and surrounding districts that I have taken the premises recently I occupied by Mr Salek, where I intend to carry on the practical repairing of . WATCHES, CLOCKS AND JEWELLERY. Commencing on MONDAY, May 2. Over twenty years experience, of which twelve were spent m England, in cluding five years legal apprenticeship. Satisfaction, civility, and reasonable charges may be relied upon. A TRIAL SOLICITED. F. PICKFOR D, WATCHMAKER, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON 4 223 The world is ever moving on towai da perfection, but seldom attains it, Constant improvement is being made m every branch of industry, but m Baking Powders Perfection has been reached m Warburton'e Oatf t Be Beat,



PIANOFORTE AND ORGAN Show Rooms. TVTESSRS MILNER & THOMPSON -*-"-»- desire to intimate to the Public that they have rearranged the Ash burton Branch of their MUSIC Depot under the management of Mr H. M. Jones, *nd INVITE INSPECTION of some really first-class PIANOS and ORGANS now on view. Easy terms of Payment. All Instruments Guaranteed. Largest Selection m the Colony to choose from. H. M. JONES. THE NEW GROCERY DEPOT, Baker's Buildings, Opposite Harrison's Auction Rooms, Havelock Street. REMOVED from TANCRED STREET. \XTE feel called upon to say that '* through the instrumentality of others m the same line of business, we have been put to the inconvenience and expense of moving into new premises. One trial will convince you that you can save money by shopping with us. Agents for—The Arab, Matchless, Nelson and Moate. Indian, Ceylon, and China Teas, at 2s per lb. REDUCTIONS to hotelkeepers and large customsrs. LIGHT'S CASH STORE. N.B. — Members of Co-operative Societies are reminded that WE give a Cash Discount of 10 per cent (two shil lings m the £) off the prices charged at their stores, otherwise our own low prices will be for NETT CASH ONLY. HENRY ZANDER. SPECIAL AIStfOUNCEMENT. I BEG to Intimate that I have Just Landed a Lar^e and Varied Stock of Guns ftiing Guns HOLLIS' BEST MAKE. Single and Double Barrell, Breech and Muzzle Loading, well wrth of inspec on. Reyolyers, Revolvers. Ammunition Ammunition. Cartridges and Cartridge Caaes, Caps, Shot, Gunpowder, Powder and Flasks, Cartridge Belts, Recappers, Loaders, Wads, Punches, etc. BCOTTS Well-known J&ANGES, at Greatly Reduced Prices. T HAVE IN STOCK AND TO LAND 100 Drums Linseed Oil 20 Cases Valvoline 100 Cases Castor Oil 25 Drums Tattoo Oil, red and black, ready for sheep branding 10 Bales best 5-ply Seaming Twine China and Glassware Hornsby's and Ransome ( s Plough Shares Garden Tools of every description Electro-plated Ware Barbed and Fencing Wire General, Station, and Family Groceries Mauritius, China, and Queensland Sugars CHIN 4., INDIA, and CEYLON TEAS. I am well stocked with all requisites for THRESHING MACHINES, viz :—Best English Leather Belting, Castor and all other Oils. VALVOLINE. Perforated Zinc m all sizes, Asbestos Packet (m sheet and round). I HAVE ALWAYS FOR SALE'— STRAW AND OATEN SHEAF CHAFF, OATS, BRAN, SHARPS, AND CHICKWHEAT A complete assortment of the best Bands OF WINES AND SPIRITS, ALES AND STOUTS, Australian SHERRIES & CLARETS, Finest German LAGER BEER, Always on hand, HENRY 7ANDER, EN R V Zi AND ER, GENERAL MERCHANT *; AND DIRECT IMPORTER AGENT FOR— Sun Fire Insuranco Companyl Canton Marine Insurance Company, Australian M^tu^i lft<m«let(i Bb«wry



KAIAPOI HOUS h). T3ALANCE OF WINTER SHIPMENTS jE# VESSEL DAILY EXPECTED. IMMENSE STOCKS OF NEW GOODS FOR INSPECTION, SUPPLEMENTED BY DAILY PURCHASES O *■■ '" "■ ■"■■ MEN'S OUTFITS . ... 4;, g LADIES' DEESS ... ... * N H|i complete MITCHELL & TURNER.



John Orr and Co., IMPORTtKSCFHAKDWA-BK, £|AYE JUST J^ANDED, Galvanised Iron, all engths; Plough Shares, Fencing Wire, Barb Wire, Wire Netting, Plough and Trace Chains, Black and Galva- JnisedPipe, Sheet Zinc, Sheet Lead, Fencing Staples, Wire Nails, Raw and Bciled Oil, White and Red Lead, House and Carriage Varnish, Paints, all colors ; Aspinal's Enamel, all shades ; Cooking Ranges, Stoves and Grates, Locks and Hinges, Wall Papers m great Variety. GVNS.~ GUNS POWDER, SHOT, CARTRIDGES, CAPS, WADS, ETC. ■\^TE PAVE NOW A SPLENDID ASSORTMENT OF- Sporting Requisites AS ABOVE INTENDING PURCHASERS SHOULD INSPECT Our New Stock BEFORE GIVING THEIR ORDERS. John Orr and Co. Al NEW ZEALAND CARRIAGE WORKS. Reeyes and Co. BEG to advise the Public that they have opened up business at 179 Lichfield Street, opposite Andersons Foundry, Christchurch, m those premises known as Beauchamp and Co. 's Salerooms and having made extensive additions to those large premises, together with every requisite for carrying on the trade to Ihe best advantage, hope by strict attention to business, to make THIS the largest Carriage Building and Repairing Business m New Zealand. REEVES AND CO. Are Tyring Wheels at 4s per pair. REEVES AND CO. Are manufacturing Farmers' White chapel Carts, beautifully finished, neatly trimmed and artistically painted, with a guarantee, £22 10s, honestly worth £30. REEVES AND CO. Are making Gentlemen's Dogcarts very highly finished, with our patent improve ments, from £30 upwards, honestly worth £45. REEVES AND CO. Our make Daisy Road Cart, £10 10s, is pronounced by experts to be the best m the marked We are now selling these at the rate of three hundred a year. The only road cart which gives satisfaction. Gentlemen m want of two-wheeled vehicles should give us a call before pur chasing elsewhere. Ourj inventions and improvements bring us to the front m this line of manufacture, and we can un doubtedly produce a better two-wheeled vehicle than ANY other firm m New Zealand. Bear m mind other firms can equal our workmanship, but cannot sur pass it ; but through indefatigable study we have been enabled to bring forward Improvements and Patented Inventions which place us at the head m this line of manufacture. All kinds of two-wheeled vehicles are our speciality, our inventions and im provements relating solely to this line. WE WILL SHORTLY HAVE IN STOCK TSventy "Veliicles of Different Styles Literally covered with improvements, d best of all, fitted with REEVES'PATENT SEAT ATTACHMENT, So highly spoken of and admired by all at the late Christchurch Show, f^DON'T fail to give us a call, and have your carts fitted with this attach ment. It saves accidents ;it saves swear ing, and enables you to make driving a comfort, a perfect balance of your vehicle being easily obtained. KEEVES~& CO., OHFIELD STREET, CHRIST CHUfICF. 140



TENDERS. TENDERS will be received until 1 SATURDAY, May 7, for Ploughing, Hamming, Drilling, and Rolling 120 Acres Wheat Stubble. Particulars from Dixon & Cow, or Mr Teppetts, Tinwald. 4§224 MESSRS FRIEDLA.NDER BROS. ADDFELLOWS 1 HALL. For a season of four nights only, COMMENCING Wednesday, Mi*y 4 DOBSON-KENNEDY DRAMATIC & COMEDY COMPANY. \ First production, with powerful cast, ( the great Romantic Irish Drama, by the late Dion Boucicault, m three acts, en titled the " SHAUGHRAUN." New Scenery, New Dresses, New Music. Look out for LITTLE LORD FAUNTLEROY. Musical Conductor —R. S. Airey, R.A.M. Complete change of programme Nightly. Prices, 3s, 2s (Children half price) and Is. Box Office at Harry Friedlander's. 3*213 J. E. PETHERICK. NOTICE. SPECIAL BANK HOLIDAY. PURSUANT to the terms of the "Banks and Bankers Act 1880" and the " Banks and Bankerß Act Amend ment Act 1882," THURSDAY, May 5, 1892, is hereby appointed a Special Bank Holiday as from twelve o'clock noon, at the A.shburton and Rakaia Offices of the undermentioned Banks. For the Bank of Australasia, E. W. MORRAH, Inspector. For the Union Bank of Australia, Ld., G. E. TOLHURST, Resident Inspector. For the Bank of New South Wales, W. G. RHIND, Inspector. For the Bank of New Zealand, W. T. HOLMES, 4 221 General Manager. FOR SALE.—A Bargain, 2£ Acres of Land, together with Cottage, etc., Allenton. £80.—|-Acre, with two-roomed Cot tage opposite the Woollen Factory, Alford Forest Road. FOR SALE, 600 ACRES—Good Sheep Farm with improvements; low price, easy terms. Building Site near Woollen Factory, being Lot 41, Charles Street, containing about A-Acre. Easy terms. Apply to T. BULLOCK. TO FARMERS AND OTHERS.— To Let.—Commodious Grain Store m West Street ; a very ow rental will be accented Apply to T. BULLOCK. GREAT SALE AT Pickford & Undrili'a PREMIER ASHBURTON FURNITURE WAREHOUSE LARGE DISCOUNT TO CASH PURCHASERS. THURNITURK of .ill kinds, Carpets: JD Brussels, Tapestry, &c. Mattings, Linoleums, Floor Cloths, &c, &c, must be sold to m ike room for new ship ments to arrive. Come and Inspect our STOCK of Locally Manufactured Ebonwed Sideboards, Tables, &o. — Also—Chests Drawers Washstands, Fancy Tables, &c, m Rimu. Iron Bedsteads ; Austrian, Vienna, and American Chairs, m great variety. Venetian Blinds made to order. —NOTE ADDBESS PICKFORD & UN DRILL, TANORED STREET, ASHBURTON. Andrew Orr IS OPENING A "DEAUTIFUL SELECTION OF MANTLES, Jackets "and Capes, very choice, MILLINERY,- English and Parisian Models, Flowers, Feathers, etj. LADIES' Waterproof Cloaks, Mantles and Dorothy Capes. LADIES' Dressing' Gowns, Cjrsets, Um brellas, Gloves. TJ*UR Boas, Fichns and Muffs OEALETTE and Macintosh Cloaks r PAIRS Cashmere Gloves at Is 3d, DUO formerly 2s Gd per pair. PT o - 4 and 6-Clasp Florentia Kid JTj i-JJ Gloves at 4s l)d. T ADIE3' French, English and Colonial -*—' Boots and Shoes p ENTS' Suits to order from £3, "DRUSSELLS, Tapestry, and Kidder -D Carpets. AJS|JD_R ME J^J^RJF*: a jesson, PRACTICAL WATCHMAKER AND JEWELLER. HAVING Bought the Shop Fittings and the Goodwill Business from Mr J. Qtjinn, East Street. I am now Showing an Entirely NEW STOCK or WATCHES, CLOCKS, & JEWELLER? AT Lowest Possible Prices. Watches Cleaned and Guaranteed twelve months, 4s 6d. G. JETSO N (Late J. Quinn), Practical Watchmaker & Jeweller, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON, (Next Mr^ndersop, saddler),



SPECIAL ENTRY. Saturday, April 30. SUITE m Rep, Pedestal Table, Drawers, Bedstead, Mattresses, Wash-stands and Sets, Carpets, Oilcloth, Fenders, large Grindstone. Tools, Books, and quantity of other goods. ALFRED HARRISON. Auctioneer. ASHmJRTON^Am^OLUB Autumn meeting, May 4th and sth. SALE OF PRIVILEGES. MESSRS FRIEDLANDER BROS, have received instructions from'the Committee of the Ashburton Racing Club to sell by PUBLIC AUCTION AT BULLOCK'S ARCADE ON SATURDAY NEXT, APRIL 30th, 1892, 8- twelve o'clock sharp, the following:— LOT! PUBLICAN'S BOOTH and *• Luncheon Room, under Grand Stand. „ O PUBLICANS' BOOTH, under' **■ new Shilling Stand. „ Q CONFECTIONER'S BOOTH, *■* under new Shilling Stand. | „ A RIGHT TO CHARGE AD * MISSION to Shilling Stand. „ X RIGHT TO SELL OYSTERS *-* m Saddling Paddock. | „ ft RIGHT TO SELL OYSTERS " outside of enclosures. „ tj HORSE YARDS. I Terms at Sale. R. FRIEDLANDER, 4*210 Auctioneer. MILES AND CO~ ASHBURTON SALEYARDS. MESSRS MILES & CO. are instructed to sell by auction, at the above Yards, on Tuesday next, ■j QA Four and Six-tooth Crossbred, IOU WBTHPJRS and Maiden! EWES. Prime freezers. 1 nnn Four-tooth CROSSBRED XVJKJVJ WETHERS from the Lagnihor Station. J. T. FORD, Auctioneer, GEO. JAMESON, *222 Agent, Ashburton. >——*^——*^——^^^^—■ ■* ASHBURTON COUNTY COUNCIL. rpENDER3 are invited for 335 chains J- water race, Winchmore, m ona contract; 150 chains do. and two fords Village Settlement,^Springfield, m one contract. Specifications at Council office, and tenders addressed to Chairman to be sent m by 11 o'clock a.m., Friday, 6th May next. WILLIAM BAXTER, 4§196 County Engineer. THE DISPENSARY, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. C. M. Brooke, HAVING now finished manufacturing enough Sheep Dip for tho present successful season, besjs to notify that he is m regular personal attendance at the Dispensary, with the exception of tha hours of 1 to 2 an(? 6 to 7 p.m. A large supply of Fresh Cod Liver Oil just imported, and every other, requisite on hand necessary for family use, or that may be ordered by the medical profession. LGNGBEACH ROAD DISTRICT. EXTRAORDINARY VACANCY. NO. 3 WARD. MR EDWIN HORSEY being the only Candidate nominated, I hereby de clare him to be duly a member of i the Longbeach Boad Board. I ALFRED A. FOOKS, Returning Officer, kpril 28, 1692. 4 227 RANGITATA. ROAD BOARD. THE following persons have been duly nominated as candidates for member ship of the above Board, viz. DOYLE, JOHN ELMSLIE, WILLIAM PERRY SMITH GOODWIN, EDWARD MALBABY HARPER, CHARLES JOHN MORROW, DAVID PETER, FRANK SAWLE, JAMES WRIGHT TAILOR, EDWARD WRIGHT, EDWARD GEORGE. I therefore hereby give notice that a Poll will be taken for the election of '* FIVE " of the above named candidates, at the Road Board Office, Lismore, on FRIDAY, May 6th, 1892, commencing at 9 a.m. and closing at 6 p.m. WILLIAM SIMPSON, Returning Officer. WAKANUI ROAD DISTRICT. No. 3 WARD. ] EXTRAORDINARY VACANCY. T 11HE following persons have been duly | _L nominated as Candidates for the office of Member of the Wakanui Road Board: — JAMES QUIGLEY FRANK MARDON RICKMAN. And I hereby give notice that a Poll will be taken on FRIDAY, May 13, 1892, at the Newlands Schoolhouse, fjr the Election of ONE Person to serve ac Member of the Wakanui Road Board for No. 3 Ward. ALFRED A. FOOKS, Returning Officer. April 29, 1892. SUITS TO MEASURE. ! rjiHE Largest Stock of X TWEEDS ever shown m Ashburton to choosw from. QUALITY AND FIT GUARANTEE Cone and see the prices ASHBURTON CLOTHING MART. SA.UNDERS BUILDINGS it Alt orn



MONEY. 4? soon £io°°' £B°°, £s°°, Z^UyjW, £365) £ 200, and other Sums of Trust Money to Lend on Free hold Security at Lowest Current Rates of Interest. GOULD, BEAUMONT and CO. 4J3 193 Hereford street. Wheat Shipment*. "TTTE ARE PREPARED TO MAKE LI I! ERA Tj ADVANCES FREE OF COMMISSION AND INTEREST, AGAINST WHEAT, OATS, BARLEY OR OTHER PRODUCE Placed m our hands for Realisation m the HOME MARKETS. Our Mr Gould, having just returned from London, has made most ADVAN TAGEOUS ARRANGEMENTS for the Reception and Sale of Produce m Eng land. Our Brokers are of high standing and great experience m the trade, and shippers may rely upon their produce being sold at the very HIGHEST PRICE obtainable m the Market, while charges will be upon the MO»T MODERATE SCALE, and ACCOUNT SALES PROMPTLY RENDERED. We are prepared also to Make Advances Free of Commission against Grain being held m Stack or m Store, prior either to j Shipment or Sale m our Local Market- Freight space m iron ships of the highest class available at 30s per ton. GOULD, BEAUMONT & CO., 4§4 193 Hereford Street. WAITATI BUSH SAW J MILLS, Seventeen miles North of Dunedin. TO ARCHITECTS, BUILDERS AND CONTRACTORS. TTAVING Secured the Extensive JLI Bush at Waitati, where we have just completed our Mills and Tramway to the Railway Station, We are prepared to DELIVER TIMBEiI AND MINING PROPS, Direct afc Railway Stations, North and South of Waitati, thus saving to Customers MIDDLEMEN'S PROFITS. LARGE STOCKS OF DOORS AND SASHES. FINDLAY & MURDOCH, 3+148 DUNEDIN ASHBURTON RACING CLUB AUTUMN MEETING. WEDNE SDAY & THURSDAY MAY 4 an» 5, 1892. PRO GRAMME. FIRST DAY. I—ASHBUBTONI—ASHBUBTON HUKDLE RACE HANDICAP, of soys; the second horse to receive 5 soys from the stake. Two miles. Over eight flights of hurdles, about 3ft 6in high. Isonoination 1 soy ; acceptance, 10s. 2—The Ashburton Stakes, of 2 soys each, with 100 soys added ; second horse to receive 10 soys from the stake. For two and three-year olds, bred m the district. (Closed with 21 subs.) Sweep, 2 soys, April 9. 3—Novel Race, of 20 soys. The winner to be sold by auction immediately after the race, 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. 4-ASHBURTON AUTUMN HANDi; CAP, of 65 soys ; the second horse to receive 5 soys from the stake. One mile and a half. Nomination, 1 soy ; acceptance, 1 soy. s—District Welter Handicap, of 30 soys; the second horse to receive 5 soys from the stake. District horses only. One mile. Nomination 15s; acceptance, 10s. 6- -Flying Handicap, of 30 soys ; the second horse to receive 5 soys from the stake. Three-quarters of a mile. Nomination, 15s ; acceptance, 10s. SECOND DAY. I—Midland1 —Midland Hurdle Race Handicap, of 36 soys ; the second horse to receive 5 soys from the stake. One mile and a half. Over six flights of hurdles, about 3ft 6in high. Nomination, 15s; acceptance^ 10s. 2-GRAND STAND HANDICAP, of 65 soys ; the second horse to receive 5 sovß from the stake. One mile and a quarter. Nomination, 1 soy; acceptance, 1 soy. 3—Wakanui Handicap, of 30 soys ; the second horae to receive 5 soys from the stake. District horses only. One mile and a quarter. Nomination, 15s i acceptance, 10s. 4— Disposal Stakes, of 20 soys ; the' winner to be sold by auction immediately after the race, and the whole of the procepds to go to the funds of the Club. Weight, Bst; any overweight * to be declared. Three-quarters of a mile. Entry, 10s. 5— Open Welter Handicap, of 35 soys ; the second horse to receive 5 soys from the stake. Winner of Grand Stand Handicap to carry 71bs penalty. One mile. Nomination, 15s ; accept nee, 103. 6—Harvest Handicap, of 30 soys ; the second horse to receive 5 soys from the stake. District horses only. Winner of Wakanui Handicap to carry 71bs penalty. Three-quarters ot a mile. Nomination, 15u ; accept ance, 10s. RULES AND REGULATIONS. The meeting will be held under the Rules of Racing. NOMINATIONS, m writing, for al Handicaps, accompanied hj jee, name pedigree, age, description, and performances of horse, and colors of rider, and Sweep for Ashburton Stakes, and m the hands o the Secretary not later than 9 p.m. on SATURDAY, April 9,1392. HANDICAPS for the first day's rwes will be published on or about April 30. HANDICAPS for the SECOND day's races will be published at or about eight o'clock m the evening of the first day's races. ACCEPTANCES for the first day's Handicaps and ENTRIES for the Novel Race, must be m the hands of the Secretary not later than 9 p.m. on MONDAY, May 2, 1892. ACCEPTANCES for the second day's Handicaps and ENTRIES for the Disposal Stakes not later than 10 o'clock m evening of the first clay's races. 1883 EDWARD SAUNDERS, Secretary. HERCULES MAKING POWDER TS THE BEST Those who ht^e nol tried it, should ask their Grocer for it. Makes splendid Cakes Scones, Pastry, Ac.