Springston, Fee ; Leeston, Parson^-on \ and Chapman ; Kaiapoi, Bond ; Woodend, Standage ; Rangiora, Garlick ; Timaru, Williams ; Waimate, Smalley ; Temuka, Dellow ; Ashburton, Lawry and Gray.

SPORTING.

V.R.C. AUTUMN MEETING.

[per press association,]

Mm-bourne, March 3. The following are the results of the third day's racing: — Second Hurdle Rack, of 300 soy* ; two miles.-Satyr, list 21b, 1 ; Kimber ley, list lib, 2 ; Wairun, lOst lib, 3. Twelve started. Sultan fell. Won very easily by a length. Time—3min 50fsec. Nursery Handicap, of 300 soys ; seven furlongs.—Autonomy, 9st 71b, 1; Palo Alto, 7st 121 b, 2 ; Insomnia, Bst 51b, 3. Fifteen started. Won by a length. Time—lroin 29sec. Autumn Handicap, of 400 soys ; one mile, five furlongs.—Forty Winks, 7sfc 111 b, 1 ; Portsea, Bst 41b, 2 ; Annesley, Bst 81b, 3. Sixteen started. Won by a long neck, a head dividing the second and third horses. Time—2min 51£ sec. Fountain rode La Tosca m this race, Mr Wilson having dispensed with Cusdin's services. , Champion Stakes, of 2000 soys; three miles. Strathmore, 75t121b... (W. Cowan) 1 Zalinski, 7stl2lb (Lewis) 2 Highborn, 9st (Gough) 3 Megaphone, Freedom, and Stromboli also started. Betting—even money on Strathmore, 3 to 1 against Highborn, 8 to 1 the others. Won after the semblance of a struggle by two lengths, three lengths dividing the second and third horses. Stromboli was fourth and Megaphone last. Time—6min 53sec. Special Juvenile Stakes, of 300 soys; one mile.—The Captain, 7st 71b (includ ing 141bs penalty), 1; All There, Bst lib, 2 ; Fallan, Bst 71b, 2. These were the only starters. The betting was 3tol on The Captain, who was never headed, and won by a length, Fallan twenty lengths away. Time —lmin 46jsec. Free Handicap, of 400 soys ; one mile and a quarter. —Florrie, Bst 31b, 1 ; Spokesman, Bst lib, 2 ; Penance, 7st 111 b, 3. Nineteen started. Won easily by a length and a half.—Time—2min 9|sec.

WANGANUI AUTUMN MEETING.

Wanganui, March 3. The Wanganui Racing Club's Autumn meeting was largely attended. The fcotalisator investments for the day amounted to £5740. * First Handicap Hurdle Rack, of 100 soys. Two miles and a distance. — Commotion, 9st 10H>, 1 ; Viola 11.,9 st, 2 ; Comwnto, Ust 111 b, 3. Five started. Won by half a length. Time—4min 29sec, Dividend—£2 11s. Handicap Hack Hurdle Race, of 25 soys. One mile and a distance. —Corsair, lOst 61b, 1 ; Honesty, 9»t 91b, 2 ; Ngaru, 9st 121 b, 3. Four started. Won hard held. Time—2min 16 l-sth sec. Divi dend—£2 13s. Wanganui Cup Handicap, of 500 soys. One mile and three-quarters. Crown Jewel, 6st 101 b... (F. Kingan) 1 Queen of Trumps, 75t31b... (Fu&zard) 2 Dudu, 9st 31b (Matthews) 3 Cynisca 9st, Fratermte Bst 21b, Krina 7st3lb, Awarua Rose 7st 31b, Cordelia 6at 91b, La Petite Fille 6st 91b, and Wt. Malo 6st 91b also started. Just before the mile post was reached, Crown Jewel made a tremendous run, closely followed by St Malo and Queen of Trumps. At the distance post Dudu put m her claim with a determined effort, but she cculd noc touch Crown Jewel, who went on and won very easily by three quarters of a length from Queen of Trumps, with Dudu, half a length away, third. Time—3rnin 6sec. Dividend— £9 7s. Wanoanii Two-Year-Old Stakes, of 10 soys each, with 150 soys added. Six furlongs.—North Atlantic, Bst 101 b, 1 ; St Katherine, Bst 51b, 2 ; Mystic, Bst 51b, 3. Guncotton Bst 101 b, and Snapcap Bst 101 b also started. Won by half a len«th. Time—lmin 16 2-sth sec. Divi dend— £1 16s. Welt be Handicap, of 60 soys. One mile.—Musket, Bst, 1 ; Paradox, Bst 31b, 2 ; Lady Leger, Bst 101 b, 3. Phormium Tenax Bst 51b, also started. Time—lmin 48sec. Dividend—£2 7s. Handicap Hack Flat Race, of 25 soys, one mile and a distance, was won by Stranger, beating live others. Time — 2min 12sec. Dividend—£2 16s. Flying Handicap, of 100 soys, Six furlongs.—Ranee Nuna, 7st, 1 ; Weka, Bst, 2; Krina, 7st 101 b, 3. Whisper 9st 51b, Dolosa Bst 21b, La Petite Fille 7at 41b, North Atlantic 7st 21b, and She 6st 81b also started. Won easily by a long length. Time—lmin 17 l-sth sec. Dividend—£6 11s.

The world is ever moving on towards 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's Cant t Be Beat.

THE AsiIBURTON GUARDIAN: FRIDAY, MARCffi % 189%



Holloway's Ointment and Pills,— Colds, Cotigns, Shortness of Breath.—These maladies requ.re early and unremitting attention, for if neglected they often end m asthma, bronchitis, or consumption. The ointment well rubbed upon the chest and back, penetrating the skin, is absorbed and carried directly to the hint's, whence it ex pels all impurities. All the blood m the oody is perpetually passing through the lungs, and there all noxious particles tend ing to disease can be quickly, thoroughly, nd permanently neutralised, rendered harmless, or ejected from the system. Holloway's Ointment and Pills perfectly accomplish this purification; and through the blood thus cleansed, the influence of these wonderful medicaments readies the remotest part of the human body, and thus cures all diseased action, whether internal external.



MITCHELL & TUKNBR o- QUE SALE OP HEX'S OUTFITS HAVING PROVED A GRAND SUCCESS, WE HAVE MADE ANOTHER LARGE PURCHASE WHICH WILL BE OPENED AND ON VIEW ON SATURDAY NEXT. A COMPLETE r colonial suit; HAT SHIRT DRAWERS fOr ... . UNDER FLANNEL) 459 J. TIE SOCKS BOOTS HANDKERCHIEF \ ■ ■ ■ ' 4 OUTFIT COLONIAL SADDLE*;TWEED TROUSERS ... 12s 6d FIRST CLASS MOLES ... 83 6d MENS SHOOTERS ... ... „, ... 12a €d SUITS TO MEASURE 1 g C 0 T T BROS.' UNRIVALLED COOKING RANGp Register Grrates, Fenders, A Fire Irons. JOHN ORE & CO, ._. EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. |I AM 'A CASH BUYER o' mi Wheat, Oats, Barley, AND t Grass Seed, D. THOMAS, ASHBU R T O N3 D. Thomas Late of Matson, Cox, and Co.) lUCTIONEER, LAND, INSURANCE, AND ESTATE AGENT, VALUATOR, WOOL AND GRAIN" BROKER, ASHBURTON. LOANS NEGOTIATED. WEEKLY SALES of Live Stock, Timvald and Ashburton alternately FORTNIGHTLY SALES of Sheepskins, F.it, Hides, &o, 011 Vri-Uyl SALES OF WOOL throughout the Season. GRAIN BOUGBT AND SOLD 011 Commission. CLEARING SALES as per arrangement. AGENT FOR— Matson and Co, Christchurch Colonial Investment Company, Dunedin National Mortgage Company, Christchurch Booth, Mac Donald and Co., Christchurch Murton and White's Sheep Dip Brantford Reaper and Binder London and Lancashire Insurance-Company Graham's Foot Rot Composition Redwood's Scaly Blighc Specific Wright, StephcHSon, and Co, Dunodin Planet Jupiter Garden and Field Tools. D. THOMAS, AshburtoihH Land for Private Sale. I :o: rAA ACRES, situated at LYNDHURST, m good heart, well watered and O\J \J fenced and good Buildings. Most complete Property m the County. A tZ A ACRES, CHERTSEY, well fenced and watered, and a really compact ttOU little Farm. 1 OK f\ AcalßS' RAKAIA, 1000 acrss m grass, 250 acres fit to crop at once, X.U<J\J well watered, sub-divided into 12 paddocks, nine-roomed House (new), seven-stalled Stable and Sheep Yards, aleo Grain Store and ■ Sheep Dip. KC\ A acr;esj LAURISTON, sub-divided into 5 paddocks, well fenced and O \JrJZ watered, thfee-roomed House and eight-stalled Stable. QQO A(^RES ' METHVEN, all leady tor cropping, well fenced and wateied, O*J £ x\o house. -iQQ ACRES, splendid land, adjoining Township of MAYFIELD, thret. . jL£\J Z, roomed House, &c. , D THOMAS



ANDREW BLACK, WATCHMAKER, EAST STREET, \ S my claim on the North British and Mercantile Insurance Company, for the Damage done by the late fire Has Not Btseu Recognised I am reluctantly Compelled To File. The business, howevar, will be immediately carried on under my -management. andrWTlack, EAST STREET ASHBURTON, AND AT BAKAIA. S ROBERT MURRAY?^^, Watch and Clock MAKEB. GOLD AND SILVERSMITH, OPTICIAN, &c. « "O"" ■"' '"* ALWAYS IN STOCK, A V TERY LARGE AND VARIED ASSORTMENT OF WATCHES, JEWELLERY, PLATE, CLOCKS, OPTICAL GOODS, <kc. Specimens of Work on view m Shop Window. EAST STREET^ 0 ASHBURTON. PROMPT ATTENTION GIVEN TO COUNTRY ORDERS BY POST OR TELEGRAPH. THE HOMDAYi, TTTE have just imported direct from the Manufacturers, ex s.s. AORANGI, a LARGE SHIPMENT OF NEW GOODS, Comprising the NEWEST HOJtfE STYLES m GENTS' HATS, SHIRTS, TIES, BRACES, SOCKS, INDIA GAUZE, MERINO, AND CASHMERE UNDERSHIRTS AND PANTS, &c. A BEAUTIFUL ASSORTMENT OF MEN S & BOYS' STRAW HATS, &c. SpCClSll " ust Opened Out direct from the Mills a Choice Lot of NEW SHIRTINGS (Best m the Market), which we are now Sellling at WHOLESALE PRICES. Jglt, Kindly compare these Goods. Tailoring Department. We are now showing a LARGE VARIETY of the NEWEST STYLES m TWEEDS, COATINGS SUITINGS & TROUSERINGS for the present season. The rush of orders already m ban! shows that all who want New Suits for the lolidays will do well to favour us with their measurements as early as possible. MEN'S & BOYS' BOOTS & SHOES OP EVERY DESCRIPTION. HAND SEWN, &a. Every Pair Guaranteed to give good wear. SPARROW TBEBETMAS TAILOES <5c OUTFITTERS EAST STREET, ASH BURTON. LITTLES A LITTLE* FLUID DIP /i\ POWDER DIP ;_. AITTLESV ? .-_--- Vast yearly AjEEP DIpX f §% cheaper INCREASE iNy^^^=^^JTHANANOIHER * CAI PC w m • B*^^^T * % Ilin I HKinWKI THOUSANDs/yi,,,^ DIP T>|» IY^TT'Q FLUID DIP," 5s 6d per gallon m4B gallon casks ; <fc par t tVX VyXl>ks gallon m 5 gallon drmns ; single gallons ?.s 6d. Note.—olfE GALLON MAKES 100 GAL,LQNS SHEEP WASH. POWDER DIP. 50s per 1 cwfc keg (to make IOQjO gallons) ; 70s per case of 18 81b packets or 72 2lh packets ; 8 lb packets 4s ; 21b packets Is. NOTE I—s^l —s^ 2lb packets make IQQ gallons of wash. The weights of the packets are approximate, LIBERAL REDUCTIONS on LARGE ORDERS of FLUID on POWDER AGENTS (ASHBURTON AND RA.XAIA), j C»reoisse Jameson. CHRI&TOHUROH (CHIEF AGENTS), lilackburnc vV Co. CII Hl^m VN J*9| x ITEW YEAH, F, NOKES, ONOE more presents h;« Compliments to the Inhabitants of Ashburicn and the Public generally, wishing them all the Compliments of the Season, and hopes that one and all, both large and small, will have a pair of NOKES' GOOD CHEAP BOOTS and SHOES THE LARGEST STOCK OP BOOTS AND SHOES TO CHOOSE FROM] -:o: BOOTS REPAIRED ON THE SHORTEST NuTICE. FOR GENUINE GOOD VALUES NO ONE CAN TOUCH ME BOOTS BOOTS BOOTS FOR STYLE, PRICE, AND QUALITY, GO TO .: F. NOKES. LEICESTER-BOOT WAREHOUSE BURNETT STREET]



Men's Woollen Socks 7h Men's Tweed Suits 19s 6d Boys' Tweed Suits 4s lid Men's Bluchers 5s (id Men's Colonial Made Shooters, Nailed, 8s lid Ladies Kid Lace Shoes 4s lld Women's Kid Elastic Bide Boots 5s 6d AT i W W5 SPENCER AND COS i THE ARCADE HERCULES ii AXING POWDER IS THE BEST Tho&e who lit^e nol tried it, shouia ask heir Grocer for it' Makes splendid Cakes Scones, Pastry, &c, G. Jes,sciii 5 PRACTICAL CHRONOGRAPH, WATCH AIND CLOCKMAKER TANCRED STREET, ASH BURTON. HAVING just imported all the latest Machinery and Tools for Repairing and Cleaning Watches a nc \ Clo&ks, etc., I am enabled to Clean and Repair Watches from 4s 6d. Clocks Cleaned and Repaired from 2s (fcl, Brooch Pins fitted 3d. All work guaranteed. Satisfaction given or no charge made. I luivo also on hand a well selected stock of Watches, Clocks, and Jewellery. Spectacles to suit all sights from Is per pair. Please note the address — Practical Watchmaker & Jeweler TANCRED STIIBET, '



COMPULSORY SALE wow o\ AT W. W. Spencer & Co.'s THE ARCADE. White Lace Cm tains, Is ifd a pair WhiteTwilledSheeting(dDuble width 10|d Prints, 2|d, 3d, 3|d,4d. Calicoes 2kl Dress Goods 4ki Muslins 3|d



SOUTH CANTERBURY LAND AND ESTATE AGENCY, TANCRED STREET, ASHBURTON, Associated with H. L. Bowker, Christchurch, have placed m their hands for absolute sale several FIRST-CLASS FARMS. SPECIAL TERMS. SPECIAL PRICE-5. A BIG SELECTION. F3ERSONS wishing to dispose of L Properties are reminded that our Agency being m daily communication with Christchurch buyers has two-fold advan taaes for selling over any other firm. Houses and Shops to Let. Money to Lend from £5 upwards. Wholesale and Retail agent for Eastern Tea Co.'s Pure Indian and Ceylon Teas. As these Teas are always ready at our rooms the Public can test them before buying. 2;57 H. LIGHT, Manager.



I VIOLIN SCHOOL, ' SAUNDEKS' BUILDINGS. MISS BESSIE SIMMONDS Teacher of the Violin, while tharking her patrons for past favors, begs to sfcata shs has a few vacancies for pupiV. Every attention given.—Bessie SiMMONDS. 1t144 WANTED KNOWN. TTTE HAVE A LINE OF GOOD OATEN SHEAF CHAFF FOR SALE. MOSS & RESTELL, 2*136 West Street. THE ART NEEDLEWORK DEPOT, SAUNDERS' BUILDINGS. "VTOVELTIES m Fancy Work for the IN present season. New Aprons, Pinafores, Dresses, Ladies' and Children's Clothing, Infants' Layettes. Madame WeigeFs Fashion Journals and Patterns always m stock. Orders taken now for Winter Socks nd Stockings, home knitted. JMUESS ADAMS, LADIES' AND CHILDREN'S DRAPER, "Tloots. Boots. BOOTS. WANTED KNOWN.—I am now m a position to supply BOOTS and SHOES of every description at the Lowest Price ever heard of m Ashburton. The above has been made to my own special order m the best factory m Canterbury, therefore Customers can rely upon getting a genuine article for very little money. Note the address— O'COIMISrOR, S LITTLE SHOP, Mr Bullock's Arcade. N.B.—Ordered Avork of every kind, Hand Sewn, Pegged, or Riveted, made on the Premises ; also Repairs. _ FAKMS. FAKMB. ~"



Market House. CROCKERY. CROCKERY. The Newest and Best Selected Patterns direct from the Home Potteries. CBISAWAIIE. A most Choice Selection m all the Latest Designs. HOUSE FURNISHING IRONMONGERY, AND ELECTRO-PLATED WARE. LAMPS. LAMPS. A Splendid Assortment worth inspection. GUXS, GUNS, AND AMMUNITION, CARTRIDGES, ANJ) CARTRIDGE CASES, CAPrf, WADS, Atib CARTRIDGE FILLERS, all from the best factories. Two Deliveries of Goods daily m Town and Suburbs. A\] Trains met. Orders by post dispatched immediately. CugfconHirs waited u.pou for Orders, if requested. SATISFACTION TO CUSTOMERS IS OUR ENDEAVOUR. Stephens Bros., market House.



ASHBURTON PERMANENT BUILD ING AND INVESTMENT SOCIETY. Offices : Tancred Street, Ashburtost. TO Encourage the saving of small sums the Society will take MONEY ON DEPOSIT In sums of One Pound and upwards, In terest 5 per cent on the following condi tions : — Sums of One Pound and upwarcs received on Deposit, and Interest will be allowed on every complete Pound deposited, to be reckoned from the day on which a complete Pound shall have been deposited, up to the day on when the money shall be withdrawn, A Depositor may withdraw the whole or part of the sum deposited, but not m less sums than One Pound, except when closing the account. Deposits taken for 3 months at 5 per cent „ „ 6 „ 5^ „ for longer periods at b"  For particulars apply EDWD STEPHENS, Manager.



The Sale will commence with the Ewes at 11 a.m. sharp. GliO. JAMESON, Secretary Ashburton County Stock and Saleyards 2*112 Company, Limited,



THE ANNUAL RAM AND EWE FAIR will be held at the TINVVALD SALEYARDS, ON Thursday, March 34



Public Notices. LOST, from Ashburton Flower Show a six-tube Flower Stand. Please return " Mail " Office. JAMES PORTER, 3 9 Allenton. FOR SALE.—HaIf-acre section at Trevorton for £16 cash. Fenced, and a pump on it, with a good supply of water. Apply H> DUMjET , | 3 8 Moore Street, CORWAR ESTATE. "DLANS can be seen at our Office, and full particulars obtained from FRIEDLANDER BROS. \T A LEN TINES to suit everybody. ' ▼ Just opened up. Palm Leaf Fans and Screens at 6d. Selling fast. Also Zither Harps, three sizes, from 4s 6d. New Games, Fancy Stationery, &c. L. F. ANDREWES & CO., Stationers'_HalL_ hawmer &~~Biai:r> gob AUTHORISED AND LICENSED SURVEYORS. ALL information concerning Cost of Work, &c., can be obtained from CHARLES BRADDELL, 2|39 Agent, Ashburton. A^HiiJRTON PERMA^eWbUILD"- ING AND INVESTMENT SOCIETY. THE ANNUAL~GENERAL MEET ING of Shareholders of the) above Society will be held at the Office, Tancred street, on MONDAY, March 7, 1892, at 3 p.m. EDWARD STEPHENS, 3 23 Manager. [a card.] C. E. FOOKS Ac SOTN, AUTHORISED SURVEYORS, Licensed under "The Land Transfer Act, 1885," ARCHITECTS, etc. XT'STATES Surveyed and Subdivided, J-i Contract Ploughing and Crops measured, Plans and Estimates for Build ings made. Road Board Offices, Moore Street, Ashburton February, 1892. 2_71 ASHBURTON COUNTY RAM AND EWE FAIR.



brECTACLBis. N. LAZAKUX & CO., OCULIST-OPriCIANS LONDON, CALCUTTA, and 281 and 283, COLLINS STRKKT, MELBOURNE By appointment to H. E. The Marquis of Dufferin, ex Viceroy of uulia, etc,, have appointed 1. Salek and Co., SOLE AGENTS FOR ASHBURTON I SALEK & CO. have been thoroughly instructed m our system of sight testing (patent 4354) which is now being universally adopted, and may be consulted tor SPECTACLES OR EYEGLASSES DULY. . lTW vr«i^ Our " SPECIALITE " SPECTACLES ami EYEGLASSES fitted with LENSI^, correcting the defects of each eye, and m frames adjusted for Coin fort and Itoojl Appearance are, m nearly all cases, supplied at once, after the sight is tested by our agents, or (m preference) on the prescriptions of ophthalmic surgeons. The Medical Profession and all interested m Optical Science are invited to see this beautiful test and all the latest improvements m Lenses and Frames as a™^ v'u' the most eminent Oculists.



MR D- THOMAS. D. Thomas, SPECIAL SALE OF Oil Palntlngrs, SATURDAY, MARCH 5, 1892. MR D. THOMAS has received instruc tions from Mr J. L. Higgs, who is leaving the district, to sell the whole of his choice collection of OIL PAINTINGS, consisting of LANDSCAPES OF NEW ZEALAND SCENERY etc. Pictures on view at THE ABCADE on SATURDAY MORNING. Sale at half-past twelve. 3 n D. THOMAS. " SALE oIMPRIVILEGES. ASHBURTON TROTTING CLUB. SATURDAY, MAECH 5, 1892. MR D. THOMAS lias received m: structions to sell by Public Auction, at Bullock's Arcade, as above— PUBLICAN'S & CONFECTIONER'S BOOTHS. RIGHT OF SPORTS. CARDS, at per Dozen. Sale at 2 p.m., sharp. ' 39* THOMAS, '3 20 Auctioneer*



I MR T BULLOCK FOR SALE.— A number of Town Sections, also Cottage Properties at low prices. Full particulars on application. NICE Building Site, T.S. 1229, Bur nett Street, West. Price, £37 10s. Terms if required. 376 ACRES. Mount Somers District, R.S's. 31269, 31270. Low price and easy' terms. T. BULLOCK.



T. BULLOCK, 3t26 Auctioneer. ÜBD AY,~M AEOEiT"' TO DAIRYMEN, FARMERS, AND OTHERS. HOMESTEAD AND 79 ACRE* 79 FOR SALE 01/JSiS TO TOWN. MR T. BULLOCK has received in structions from Mr George WiLiiEHs, on account of his retiring from the Dairying business, to Sell by Public Auction, at the Arcade, on SATURDAY, MARCH 12, At 11 o'clock m the forenoon, His property on the ALFORD FOREST ROAD and on the ISLAND m all h-Q ACRES 1 ROOD -j f* PERCHES which will be offered as a whole, and if not sold will be submitted m Three Lots, viz., LOT I,—The Homestead, containing 23 Acres 1 Rood 12 Perches. There are a Cottage, Stable, Piggeries, and other buildings erected on this. It is divided into convenient sized paddocks, all m good order, and well situated, being only a few chains above the Woollen Factory. LOT 2.—Containing 39 Acres 2 Roods, being R.S. 32504, situated on the Island, good grazing land. L()T 3.—Containing 16 Acres 2 Roods 4 Perches, adjoining the Homestead, on which is erected a large Cow Shed and other improvements. This offers a favorable opportunity for persons desirous of, purchasing a Dairy Farm near Town ; of^course, the good will of the Milk Walk goes with'it. It is well known Mr Willers has been very success ful m this business for a number of years and an industrious man could, no doubt, now make money at it. Intending purchasprs are invited to in spect the whole of the property. Terms easy, at sale, which takes place at 11 a.m. T. BULLOCK, 3*6 Auctioneer.



MR T. BULLOCK has received in structions from Mr Thomson McKay, to Sell by Public Auction at the Arcade on SATURDAY, MARCH 12, HIS PROPERTY ON THE RANGITATA ISLAND, Being R,S.'s 26012, 26193, and 26338, containing m all 185 Acres 3 Roods 185 All fenced and ir, English grasses. There is a school at the corner of the property ; very good sheep country. Those desirous of purchasing are invited to inspect. Terms to suit Buyers. Sale at 11 a.m.



SATURDAY, MARCH 12. What has often been asked for, a small paddock near town, Q ACRES 5 MR T. BULLOCK has received in structions to sell by Public Auction at the Arsade on the above date, allot ment number 116, containing X ACRES X Fronting Winter's road and Cross street, j Allenton, all m grass, very good site for a private residence, As a rule there are numerous applications for small holdings near town. This offers a favorable opportunity to those m want of same. Inspection invited. Easy terms. Note time of Sale—ll a.m. T. BULLOCK, 3*24 Auctioneer. SATURDAY, MARCH 12. RAHGITATA ISLAND. 185 acres 135



SATURDAY, MARCH 12. Suburban property, well situated, on the West Belt. MR T. BULLOCK has received in structions frorr, the owner to sell by Public Auction at the Arcade on the above date, — LOTS 87 and 38, each containing One A.ere, fronting the West Belt, and adjoining Mr Cambridge's property, good building site. LOTS 92 and 93, each containing Two icres, fronting Cross street, Allenton, and adjoining the above. This is a rery nice little paddock of four acres, allin grass, very convenientlysituated near the West Belc and Domain Recreation grounds. Liberal terms. Sale at 11 a.m. T. BULLOCK, 3f25 Auctioneer.



/CLOTHING, Drapery, Boots, Hard- VJ Ware, Tinware, Crockery, Glass ware, Cutlery, and a large assortment of Pancy Goods too numerous to particu larise. WITHOUT RESERVE. ALFR~EX7 HARRISON, ,} |to Auctioneer, WANTED, Agents for a GUUJJ SELLING LINE. Either sex and earn good income. Apply early, as only a limited number is required. NOVELTYIMPOR'L'ING CO £9*976, GP,O., Sydney, N.S.W.



mX LFR?SJL A?H??^ " SPECIAL ENTRY. Saturday, March 5.



TROTTING CLUB'S MEETING. PUBLIC HALi-HOLIDAY. AT the requesc of a larga number of Burgesses, I herewith declare WEDNESDAY, MARCH 9th inst., A HALF-HOLIDAY, As from Ip.m., on the occasion of tho Ashburton Trotting Club's Autumn Meeting. FR I [^LANDER, Mayor. Ashburton, March 4, 1892. 3t26