SHEEPSKINS, HIDES, ETC.

On Friday, October 7, we held our fortnightly skin sale. The attendance of buyers was ?ood, but we are sorry to re port a dropof from bd to 9d per skin Onr siles were as follows:-Butchers So sbreds Jto 5s sd, butchers' merino 3s 6d to 3s 10d, farmers' crossbred 3s 6d to 4s 6d, farmers merino. 2s 6d to | 6d pelts and light skins at 6d to 2s. Hides and tat at scale rates.

MR DAVID THOMAS.

Mr David Thomas reports upon me stock market for the week ending Tuesday, r Kv""i .__The usual weekly stock sale , Sas he'd at the Tinwald yards i where \ .■^m <«heet) were yarded. My etTylm^etXut 15OoLep, 12 pig^ and 21 head of cattle. The entry was an average one, all classes of sheep being fairly represented. The attendance was good, but very few local graziers made fny attempt to purchase to any extent, and a 8 the?e was nothing really prime m the freezing line the ex port *>OT *J° were m attendance from Ch™*clY£t were inactive; consequently very little rnTmaSn was displayed m the compeU tronThroughouttheday. Merino wethers predominated m the fat pensu and sold from 9s to 12s 3d, inferior as lowas 6s. Crossbred wethers sold up to 17s was the top price obtained. Cattj,e.- This market on Tuesday was very quiet, and seemed as if the bottom had been knocked out of it; and why, I cannot tell, as cattle both north and south of us are brim/ing far and away more money than can be obtained for them here. My principal [sales were as follow :~- Sheep-Merino wethers 6s Bd, 78 4d ; fat merino ewes 8s 4d ; merino ewes and 100 per cent of lambs 13a 9d ; crossbred ewes and 100 per cent of lambs 16a, 18s, 35," fat crossbred wethers 17. ; first cross four-tooth ewes and wethers 16s 7dj second cross four-tooth ewes and wethers 17s , croisbred hoggets 12a, Us M-J^-JW baconer S £l *s 6d, 7 store* 16s, sow m pig £116s. Cattie-yearhngs { M, cows ki milk £3 17s 6d, calves 9s, ±-1 12s. HOESJB MARKET. On Saturday laetl heldmy usual weekly horse sale at Bullock's arcade, where 18 horses were entered, of which I sold 10 The bulk of the entry was made up of hacks of all descriptions, evidently sent forward with the hope that some gui eless shearers would purchase them. But times .are not what they were, and shearers evidently prefer riding good hacks and something they can dispose after the season is over. Consequently on batur day there was little or no demand for the class termed shearers' hacks. All the draught horses entered were easily dis posed of, and I could have sold a dozen more if they had been forthcomxng. Anyone having good draughts should send them forward now as there is a strong enquiry for them. Later on the entries will be larger and buyers will have plenty to pick and choose from. Consequently as the entries are now small and the de mand good, owners have a better chance of disposing of their consignments.

Captain Jackson Barry lectures m the Orange Hallthis evening. It was a "white gloves" day to-day I wish Judge Ward—there being no District Cour* business for the sitting. This morning, on the certificates of two iredical men, Messrs Thomas and Harrison committed a lunatictothe Sunnyside Asylum. Our obituary column to-day records the death of Mr William H. Smith, of Tmwald, who has for some considerable time oeen suffering from a painful and incurable disease to which he succumbed this morning. Mr tomith arrived m this province with his parents m 1851, and at a very age^weut to Seek his fortune on the diggings. He spent several years m Otago, and was fairly suc cessful, and eventually married and settled down close to Ashburton, where he has resided for nearly twenty years. The funeral will take place on Sunday. " Civis" writes as follows m the Otago •*' Witness" :—"Depend upon it Mr Fish wfuld rather be met and maltreated than Joe be met at all. Nobody knows better than lie that the one thing needful for a public wan is to get himself talked about well, if possible, but better ill than not at all ' And how admirably he succeeds his whole career doth testify. Omitting altogether his achievements m the past, consider how effectively he has kept him self m evidence of late. Thanks to pickles m Wellington, eggs m Dunedin, andlish everywhere, there is to-day no man m the Colony more widely Known and talked about than himself. His friends call it fame, his enemies notoriety-but what sin a name ? Be it what it may it s the breath of nostrils, and he could not live without it His speech to the mner circle of his admirers was a work of art. A modest review of his own achievements, a passing w effective stab at Mr Pinkerton, a fierce defiance of Sir Robert, a plaintiff reference to thltotf* of public life, and a touching allusion kith a tear is his voice) to the SSSc cirule-all was most excellent m £Twav andii it doesn't top the votes for theS'orarelLtion, the spirit of prophesy ins m not m me."

who made a sensational statement to the police a short time ago, has insti tuted proceedings for divorce.

THE MARITIME DIFFICULTY.

There is no reason to anticipate a general maritime strike as a sequel to the Gabo affair. A charge of conspi racy will probably be laid against the secretary of the Seamen's Union for in ducing the crew to desert the vessel.

TO-DAY'S TELEGRAMS.

I [per press association.]

J The 'Wellington Mayoralty.

Wellihgtof, Uctober 14. Mr Fisker, M.H.R , a candidate for the Mayoralty, states that previous to an nouncing himself he asked both Mr Bell and Mr Duthie whether they intended to stand, and only offered himself whsn positively informed by both that they would not be candidates. He expresses surprise that under the circumstances Mr Duthie is a candidate.

I The Hallway C*nnui**ionera.

The Railway Commissioners have issued the following statement: —The building of additional rolling stock, which has been proceeding for some years, now having entirely ceased, and no funds having been provided for carrying on more work of this description, has led to the discharge of a number of hands from the railway workshops in the different centres throughout the colony. The Commis sioners regret that orders for the new rolling stock for the Government railway extension to Mokihinui should not have been issued to them, as it would have saved them from discharging a number of men.

I jntMSonir. I

Dunedin, October 14, , The St. Thomas Kilwinning Lodge, Kaitangata, has joined the JNew Zealand Grand Lodge.

THE MARKETS.

PJSR PRESS ASSOCIATION. London, October 12. The wool sales have closed. Prices were steady and competition brisk up to .the last. American buyers have taken 6000 bales. The fifth series commences on November 24, the list closing on November 22. The first series next year | will open on January 24, the list not being limited to any quantity. The second series commences on April 5, and is limited to 450,000 bales. At the series just closed 298,000 bales of wool were sold. As compared with July, prices for good merino were un changed, medium merino a farthing to a halfpenny lower; crossbreds, greasy, were unchanged ; scoured lambs a half penny lower. The prospects of good prices at next series are fair. Silver 3s 2fd. The total quantity of wheat and flour aflo%t for the United Kingdom is 2,012,000 quarters and for the Continent 904,000 quarters. Bank of New Zealand shares, new issue, £7 10s.

The New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Company have received the fol lowing cable message, dated London, October 12 :— Wool—The sales closed firmly this day. c?ince close of last sales superior scoured merino, greasy merino medium and in ferior, washed merino, are |d per lb lower ; scoured merino, medium and in ferior, are and Id per lb lower ; coarse greasy crossbred is par to |d per lb lower ; greasy crossbred lambs have declined Id per lb since close of last sales. Other descriptions unchanged. The total quantity sold during the past sales is 298,000 bales, of which 140,000 have been taken for the Continent and 6000 bales for America. Ie is estimated that 34,000 bales have been held over for future dis posal.

Grain and Produce.

The following is the Corn Exchange report for the week endimg October 15, 1892 :—Wheat—Holders seem to have dropped down to the state of the market, and have come m touch with buyers ; hence a number of faulty parcels have been sold at their value, 2s 3d. With regard to prime samples buyers are shy at 3s 4|d. Oats—A little demand at last week's quotations. Barley—We do not know any transactions m this. Peas and Beans—The demand is limited and few offering. Ryegkass -Lots of farmers' parcels on the market, but no buyers. Potatoes—The sudden advance m Sydney prices have given some hope to growers, and the price asked by some of them is comparatively high. In the meantime the middl«men aye quietly unloading their previous purchases at 25s to 27s 6d, f.0.b., sacks included. Whether our f aimers will get the advantage of the Sydney rise is, we think, problematical. The follow ing are prices paid to farmers at Lyttel ton, packages extra, potatoes excepted. Wheat—Off sorts, 2s to 2s 4d ; prime, 3s 4|d. Oats—Feed, Is 8d to Is lOd ; mill ing, 2s. Potatoes, 10s, at country stations. Peas, 2s 6d to 3s 3d. Beans, 3s to 3s 3d. Butter—Farmers' fresh, 7d to 9d; factory, lid. Cheese, 3d to sd.

Ashburton Markets.

MR JOHN G. RESTELL. Mr John G. Restell, in conjunction with the New Zealand Loan and Mercan tile Agency Co. (per Mr John R. Bland, auctioneer), reports on the live stock market for the week ending, Wednesday, October 12 :—At the Tinwald saleyards on Tuesday, October 11, there was an average entry of stock yarded, but the sale, taken as a whole, could net be called a brisk one, several lines being passed at auction, though cleared privately after wards. The fat pens contained principally forward merino wethers, which met with a fair sale at 7s 6d to 11s 4d. Two and fourr-tooth crossbred wethurs and maiden ewes that required finishing sold at 14s 6d to 16s. The demand for merino ewes was not so keen as at previous sales; in most ■■fuses they could have been bought at p. ;es about on a par with those ruling six weeks ago. The total entry com prised 4500 sheep, and about 25 head of «ft]bfcle. Our entry comprised 2500 ahe.ep ajwJ 6 head cattle, of which we sold 2200 sh^s-en and 6 cattle as fol lows •;—§o merino welhprs at 9a 4a, 38 merino wethers at 9s, lfjO merino wethers at 9s 6d, 98 merino wethers at 10s (?i? ? 12 merino ewes with 12 lambs at 12s ld 3 92 merino ewes at 7s lOd, 98 merino wethers *t 6s Id, 100 crossbred hoggets at 12s lOd, 360 crossbred hoggets at 12s Bd, 230 merino ewes with 165 lambs at 10s 6d, I^2 merino ewes with 80 per cent of j lambs at IJ.S sd, 284 crossbred ewes with 283 lambs afc foot at J.2s, 478 crossbred two-totftfi maiden ewes and )yethers at 15s 9d. Cattle—4 steers at £5 5s each, 2 heifers at £6 10s 6d. Daring the week we have sold privately 200 crossbred hoggets at 12s 10d, 156 merino ewes with ,0.5 per cent of lambs at foot at 11s lOd, 90 fat sheep at 17s. BAKAIA MONTHLY SALE. On Thursday, October 6, we held our regular monthly sale at our South Bakaia yards. There was a small entry of stock, Tagfc what was brought forward realised prices equal to those attained at the Afihburton ,co#nfcy yards. Our sntry comprised 408 sheep, 2 head cattle, and 3 pigs, which we sold as follows :—2OO crossbred ewes with 91 per cent of 1? nibs at foot at 18s 9d, 900 crossbreds, two and four-tooth, at 18s 2d, 1 fat heifer at £5 ss, store cow £3 12$ 6d ? 3 store pigs at >13»(tttol5s f '

THE ASfIBUBTON GUARDIAN: FRIDAY, OCIOBER U, IS&2



James McGregor, TOBACCONIST asx> HAIRDRESSER, HAS just opened up a LARGE STOCK of Purity, Vanity. Fair, Scented Japanese, Old Judge, Cameo, Dog's Head,, and Three Castle Cigarettes. —Also— CIGARS and TOBACCOS of all tbe lend ing Brands, including Cameron's, Allan and Ginter's, Wills' and DibW Factory Cut Tobacco m Tins. A Large Stock of loewe, 888 % W, GBD, and other Pipes. Toilet Requisites m eadless Ywriety. I James UlctitaisGtoß, EAST BEET.



Lost! Lost!! Lost!!! A FARMER cannot tell how much grain, time, and temper he will lose if he does not have his binders re paired m time for the coming harvest. Take Time by the Forelock and have them done at once, so that you may reap A LIBEKAL BEWAKD for your past labours. Also bear m mind that your TRACTION ENGINES and COMBINES need looking to. • For the execution of such repairs THE ASg BUTTON MACHINE WORKS and BRASS FOUNDRY are well equipped with FIRST CLASS MEN and MACHINERY. KJT Note the Address.—CAMKßON STREET, near che POST OFFICE. Titos. F liiUvortli, 1 PRQPRJTO^



MITCHE! L and TI^SNER 8S NEW SHOW BOOM NOW OPEN. INSPECTION INVITED. IVOVEIiTIEB IN THREE-QUARTER CLOAKS, DUST CWAKB, JACKETS, > i , ' MILLINERY, FEATHERS and FLOWERS, UNDERCLOTHING, CHOICE STOCK OF DRESSES IN COTTON AND WOOL FABRICS. TANOEEi) STREET, ASHBUKTON. 10*73 WILLIAM SPARROW, (Late of the firm of Sparrow and Berrym&n), Tailor and Outfitter, I AM DETERMINED TO DO THE Tailoring Trade of the Town And^to enable me to do this I have decided to charge Prices that have never been heard of m Ashburton} Come and See for Yourself, NEWESI Tweeds, Coating's, & Fancy Suitings. 11111111 * NOTE THE ADDRESS : $$* The Shop between J. Scaly and Co.'s and H. C. Segers. EAST STREET, ASHBURTON 8 200 . W. H. Collins ft Co. AkE Making tfona Fide REDUCTIONS m COOKING RANGES, REGISTER GRATES, FENDERS, and FIREIRONS. NEW STOCKS of Pans, Churns, Milk Buckets, Skimmers, Mangles, Brash ware, Farm and Garden Tools, Lawn Mowers. Also, —New Stocks of TINWARE ot every description. We hold the Largest and most Complete Stocks of BUILDING MATERIALS m the County, OUR PAINTING AND PAPERHANGING DEPARTMENT is under the personal supervision of Mr J. R. Chapman, and every description of Paints supplied .,.. BIRCH TIMBER AT~is 6d PER lOOft. Newcastle, Westport, Mount Somers and Malvern Goal. W, H. COLLINS & CO, MERCHANTS AND IMPORTERS. Afti?NT<* FOTi/^y*l Irisurance Company. AGEisTS Fo7\Grey Valley Cod eompanr. JUST IN TIME FOR THE HOLIDAYS. ' ' 0 T^HE Immense Stocks of the late firms of Sparrow and Berryman and H. and W i_L Craighead, with Large Shipments of NEW GOODS just landed, must be cleared before Christmas. Men's Suits to measure, usual price £5, now reduced to £4—cash. Men's Suits to measure, usual price £4 17s 6d, now £3 17s 6d—cash. \ Men's Suits to measure, usual price £4' 15s, now £3 15s—cash. Our name is a sufficient guarantee for GOOD FIT and BEST Workmanship. We only employ first class tradesmen. BOYS' and YOUTHS' SUITS m all the newest styles and most durable materials. . BOYS' SUMMER SUITS from 3s 6d. MENS' and BOYS' BOOTS and SHOES of every description, Larcre Assortment of ENGLISH HAND-SEWN BOOTS just imported direc ° from the makers. Every pair guaranteed to gire good wear, o • 1 r> * (MEN'S ENGLISH BALMORAL BOOTS reduce* bpeCiai .Bargain! tolos6d. (New Goods now opening out.) NEW HATS, SHIRTS, TIES, etc., m great variety. Craigiiea(i& Bercyman Tailors and Outfitters. EAST STREET, ASHBURTON.



J MR T. BULLOCK. MONKY.—To Lend on approved Freehold Security. Two special suras of £250, and £800. TO LET.—Dwelling House ot five rooms near the Woollen Factory. I have several To\sn Properties for sale at low prices and on liberal terms. Full particulars on application. T. BULLOCK, Estate Agent. REMOVAL SALK ' /"VWING to the Re-building of the Block, I wil hold a CLEARING SALE, GREAT REDUCTIONS FOR CASH. The WHOLE STOCK to be SOLD OUT m a fortnight. H. M. CARSON, last Street. September 30, 1892. 9 210 \ FISHING TACKLE. SEASON, 1892-93. Harry Frledlander "DEGS to announce to his numerous -L* patrons and friends that he has! just opened, ex Aorangi ; A LARGE & WELL ASSORTED bTOCK OF FISHINGS TACKLE Of Latest Designs. } MINNOWS m great variety, including the'well-known Whitebait, Metal Devon's, and the popular Kill-Devil Spinner. Also, Flies of every kind, Reels, Hooks, Gat, Mounts, Waders, Fish Bags and Baskets, and Gaff Hooks. A Complete Stock of FISHING RODS. CRICKET AND LAWN TENNIS MATERIALS Of every description by the best makers, Harry TViecilattcier, TOBACCONIST AND FANCY GOODS EMPORIUM, FISHING TACKLE DEPOT, East Street, Ashburton. For Sale, Purebred CANARIES ; a few splendid singing birds left. manure" 7 WE HAVE. For Sa.l c, ODAM'S SUPERPHOSPHATE. LARGE STOCK ON HAND. Tucker & Bean, COAL AND PRODUCE MERCHANTS. NOTICE. HAVING PURCHASED from Mk James Craigie, the whole of his STOCK OF PAPERHANGINGS, GLASS, PAINTS etc., I will CONTINUE THE BUSINESS IN THE OLD SHOP, BURNETT STREET, Having bought the Stock at a Bargain, I am prepared to Sell at GREATLY REDUCED RATES, Estimates given. Orders promptly at ended to, and charges reasonable. John Wilson, PAINTER, PAPERHANGER, etc., Burnett Street, Corner of Arcade. 7 80 ST^BTLING~iEWS. James Porter, THE WELL-KNOWN NURSERYMAN Of so many years, standing, has FEUIT TEEES OF ALL KINDS. APPLE TREES, On the Blight Proof Stocks. ROSES, a Choice Selection ORNAMENTAL TREES & SHRUBS, Of all descriptions. FOREST TREES, In great variety. A special line of two years old PINUS INSIGNIS, 6s per 100. CHRYSANTHEMUMS. I have been tit great expense m importing all the Latest Novelties and Prize=takers direct from English and American Growers, and my success at the two last Chrysanthemum Shows at Christchurch, should be sufficient guaran tee as to the good quality of my Stock, having taken sixteen prizes, including five champions. N.B.—All orders shall receive, my prompt attention. Chrysanthemums sent out m October James Porter, CLIFTON NURSERY ALLENTON,. ASHBURTON



§f|§ ROBERT MURRAY, Jk' IpS^l PRACTICAL fB^W Watcb and Clock X"pll^lPg% MAKER. * GOLD AND SILVERSMITH, Ac., EAST STREET. I HAVE jusfc landed direct from London a magnificent assortment of high-class Twenty-one Day MARBLE OLOCKS, which, with the large stock already on hand, enable? me to show a Variety of Elegant Designs UNEQUALLED IN CANTERBURY. SPECIALLY LIBERAL TERMS EXTENDED TO PRESENTATION COMMITTEES, &o. A Beautiful Selection of DIAMOND and other GEM RINGS ; DIAMOND GOODS of all descriptions j WEDDING and KEEPER RINGS. STERLING SILVER and E.P, WARE, FANCY GOODS, Ac, Suitable for Wedding and Birthday Presents, &c, PROMPT ATTENTION GIVEN TO COUNTRY ORDERS BY POST OR TELEGRAPH.



, ____ LONGBEACH COACH. ON and after MONDAY, October 3, for the summer months, the Longbeach Coach will start from Ash burton at 5 p.m. R. R. BROWNE, Coachman. POTATOES. T\i)RWENTS, Is 6d a sack. Oamaru *-* Derwents, a splendid line for table or seed, extra heavy sacks 2s ; also best varieties of early seed Potatoes. FLOUR. 16s per sack. Best, 19s per sack. PRIME OATEN SHEAF and STRAW CHAFF, VEGETABLE & FLOWER SEEDS, POT PLANTS, etc., At low rates for cash. J. X H O M A. S, Havelock Street. 10§l NEW SEEDS. NEW SEEDS. AS the whirl of time has ushered m Busy Spring, SEALY &. CO- ! Are prepared to supply the wants of their numerous Patrons WITH SEEDS Fern SPRING SOWING Which have jusc come to hand. CLOVERS, TURNIPS, MANGOLDS, CARROTS, RAPE. WE HAVE ALSO FOR SALE AT LOWEST RATES, Cocksfoot^ Ryegrass, Golden Tares* Early Snowdrop, Beauty of Bath, Ameri can Alpha, Snowflake, and other EARLY POTATOES. GARDEN AND FLOWER SEEDS In endless variety, from that well-known London house, CARTER & Co. EMPTY TANKS FOR SALE, new patent J. SEALY* & CO. yis£___ HENRY ZANDER. I HAVE ON HAND MY SEASON S SUPPLY OF Finest Turnip Seeds, Including Fosterton, Hybrid, White Stone, Stnbble, Green and Purple Top Aberdeen, Mammoth, Swede, Devon shire Grey and Yellow Tankard. mangel and Carrot Seed, SPECIAL KINDS, MACHINE CLEANED. RAPE SEED. RAPE SSEEDk All of the purest quality. SHEEP SHEABS, SHEEP SHEAES. ALL BRANDS, HAVING ordered early, I was one of the few fortunate ones to have my order completed. A large stock on hand, come early to secure supply. OILSTONES, LINSEED OILS. Red, Blue, Black, Branding Oils, m one gallon tins. Ground and lump Raddle. Lampblack. WOOLSACKS. WOOLPACKS. ETC., ETC,, ETC. General Ironmongery, AND Groceries. WINES AND SPIRITS, ALES AND STOUT. IVe^v Season's* Teas. MAURITIUS SUGARS, etc., etc., etc. HENRY r7 AND ER, ENRY /JANDER, GENERAL MERCHANT] DIRECT IMPORTER AGENT FOR— Sun Fire Insurance Ccmpany Oanton Marine Insurance Company, Mnhial Provident Society £2 A~WEEK AND UPWARDS may be made by either sex, working eyen ings and taking orders for us. Permanent work if required, Enclose stamp for particulars. * NQVELTY *MPWING CO., 10 41 . I*"*



Public Notices. RESULT OF S. SALEK'S GUESSING COMPETITION. WE Certify having correctly timed the burning of C»nde ; the time being 20 hours 56 minutes. hours. 11st Prize--Arthur Jones, guess... 21 I 2nd Prize-~Jas. Thompson, guess... 21 , 3rd Prize - Jas. Heyniansan, a;uess... 21| I And we award the £2 2s prize for the best Conundrum to " Poetess," Miss Grain, J. W. HARDLEY, F. DENBY, i 10J74 Timekeepers. IEIIEWIiILLYJV OWEIV, TEACHER OF MUSIC PRACTICAL AJSD THEORETICAL BEGS to announce that he ha 3 a few vacancies for pupils, Titvwald and Allentan visited. Box 37. 9 13 MR JOHN G. RESTELL WANTED, A Second -Hand Portable Engine ; by Ruston Proctor pre ferred. JOHN G. RESTELL. FARMS. FARMS. FOR SALE BY PRIVATE TREATY. MR JOHN (*. RESTELL has been instructed to Sell, in conjunction with the New Zealand Loan and Mer cantile Agency Company Limited, — The whole of the well-known Iluccleueb Estate, Comprising 7865 acres 7865 Divided into Farms of from Q ACRES TO -I OOg ACRES, The land is of good quality and we 1 situated, the Mount Somers Railway line passing through the Estate. Persons in want oi good farms would do well to inspect this property, as it will be sold at a reasonable price and on very liberal terms. For full particulars, apply to THE NEW ZEALAND LOAN & MER. OANTILE AGENCY CO., Ld., Christchurch and Rakaia : O-, JOHN G. RESTELL, 96 Aahburton. ESTABLISHED"I 7" YEARS^ JTruit Trees. SXNE of the Largest Stocks of all kinds in the Colony—guaranteed the best ob tainabe. Forest Trees OF ALL SORTS Ornamental Trees IN GREAT VARIETY. Roses LARGE AND CHOICE COLLECTION. CHRYSANTHEMUMS Of Every Class, the choicest and beat. As we are purely Nurserymen, and do not grow for exhibition ourselves, our patrons may rely on obtaining what is mosfc likely to prove satisfactory either for exhibition or other purposes. Thos. Scaly, NURSERYMAN, RIVERBANK, ASABURTON. " The Corner? Ashburton, * September W, '92. Madam, — jT RESPECTFULLY beg to in form you thatlamnow making a Display of the Newest and Prettiest Goods procurable, with due regard to economy, for Sjjring and Summer wear] The new stock of Millinery, Movjers, Laces, Silks, Ribbons, Prints, Muslins, etc., is very choice, and in the closest touch with the latest fashions, and will be found to compare favorably with goods to be obtained in Christchurch or elsewhere I have just received direct from the manufacturers, ex Aorangi, a very large quantity of new designs in Flannelettes ' bought by my Agent at a dis count of thirty per cent. These are now on view, and I confidently recommend them to ymtr notice. Although the quantity is larg , / anticipate the price and quality will cause a speedy clearance. Soliciting the favor of a visit of inspection) I am, Ufadam, Your Obediently,



FUNERAL NOTICE." rpHE Friends of Mr William Henry JL Smith are respectfully informed that his Funeral will move from his residence, Tinwald. on SUNDAY, the 16th inst., at 2.30 p.m., for the Ashburton Cemetery. BAKER BROS., 10*86 Undertakers^ THE MAGIC CROWD. It TV lloolli ORATOR AND REFORMER, WILL he passing through Ashburton and will DELIVER A LECTURE In the Oddfellows' Hall, on MONDAY EVENING, October 17. Subject—"THE MAGIC CROWD.'; Admission by ticket Is each! 10t87 ASHBURTON PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. OERVICES in above Church on SUN- O DAY NEXT, Morning and Even ing, will be conducted by the Rev. HENRY ADAMSON, minister elect for Post chalmers; and at Wakanui in in the Afternoon. 10J68 TEND E R S. WANTED, tenders for ploughing 50 acres, more or less, of tussock land for turnips. Apply at once to JAS. HARRISON, 10 78 Stourfields, Mount Somers. HAMPSTEAD TOWN BOARD. ~ mENDERS will be received up to ; ± THURSDAY, 27th inst., for Form ing Road on Police Reserve. For par ticulars apply W. J. CROOKS, 10 76 Chairman. " NOTICE. HAVING disposed of my Ashburton Business, the Excelsior Coach Factory and Shoeing Forge, I have to request that all accounts due to me be settled on or before OCTOBER 24, or they will be SUED FOR without further notice. They may be paid to my brother, Me John Pagjet, Junk. 10 75 W. H. PAGET. A. GADJj; ARTIST & PHOTOGRAPHEE (Late of London.) 1 and 2 VICTORIA STREET, CfIRISTCHDRCH. WILL BE IN ASHBURTON ON FRIDAY, 14th INST., A ND will remain for a few days to -"• Photgraph all persons holding his Deposit Tickets, tor 12 Enamelled Cabinets, and a 20 x 16 Enlargement. The whole complete for 15s. Groups charged Is each extra figure. Two positions taken of every sitter, both of which may be orderad from without extra charge, MR GADD, will take all Photo's personally. Special arrangements made for outdoor groups. A. G. draws the attention of holders of other Photographers' tickets, that he will accept their Tickets allowing them for the same. PORTRAITS PAINTED IN OILS, FROM £2 2s and upwards. MRS GADD, who has been for many years engaged in London as a Portrait Painter, guarantees all works entrusted to her to be finished in the best possible manner. We have a large consignment of frames for Opal, and other enlargements at trade prices. CALL AND SEE US AT THE ARCADE (side entrance), next Bank of New South Wales. 10 88 "VTOTIOE.—To-night! ! Our Pioneer _LM and Author, and one of the founders of three Colonies. The far j famed traveller, Captain William Jackson Barry, will give one of his Popular Lectures in the Orange Hall to-night. His Worship the Mayor will take the chair. Seats reserved for ladies. Admission —2s and Is. Children with their parents, free. Don't miss Ihis opportunity. Important information for all classes. After the lecture a quantity of mineral specimens from the famous King Country will be exhibited to the audience. 10 84 ~ MILES AND CO ASHBURTON AGRICULTURAL i AND PASTORAL ASSOCIATION. SALE OF PRIVILEGES. MESSRS MILES AND CO. are in structed to Offer by Public Auction at the Arcade (by kind permission of Mr D. Thomas^ on SATURDAY NEXT, The Following Privileges : j I.—Publican's Booth & Luncheon Room 2.—Publican's Booth 3.l—Confectioner's Booth 4.—Confectioner's Booth s.—Right of Sports B.—Sale of Catalogues Sale afc 12 o'clock sharp. MILES & CO. F. A. ARCHER, 10+50 Auctioneer. TO TRAVEL THE ASHBURTON & I SURROUNDING DISTRICTS. The Purbbked Clydesdale Stallion Protection, By Extinguisher, Extinguisher by Young Vanquisher, dam.Maggie McCormick by Siif William Wallace. Protection's dam is Maggie by Prince Royal out of Old Maggie by Old Prince of \yales. For further particulars see cards or apply JAMES PORTER, Groom in charge. Also, The Heavy Draught A rrrv j p Stallion, /IXgyiC, By the king of stallions Young Banker (imp.)> dam Blossom, by Lincolnshire Hero, will stand to serve mares at my farm New? Sands, near Asbburtpn. Terms— On Application. Groomage fee, §s j Payable at first ser* vice. All mares guaranteed, sold or ex? changed, held as in foal. Paddocks provided for mares at a dis tance, at 2s per week, without lvojonsi bility. A pply to « y F. M. RICKMAN, Proprietor, Aahburton. Cracknell and Digestive Biscuits for Invalids are unsurpassed BJade w} t 1 AUSLEJSROQK AND Co. '



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