SPORTING.

AUSTRALIAN JOCKEY CLUB.

Sydney, May 9, Owing to the depression the Australian' Jockey Club have reduced th« added mcnny for the ensuing racing season by £1700,

ASHBURTON RACING CLUB.

FIRST DAY.

AUTUMN MEETING.

President—E. G. Wright, M.H;R. Vice-president—o. W. Purnell. Judge —M. Stitfc. Stewards—J. M. Tweed, E. G. Crisp, J. 0. N. Grigg, T. Leahy, W. Lyttelton, W, B. Denshire. Treasurer -Hugo Friedlander. Clerk cr tse Scales—R. Friedlander, Clerk op the Course—R. Cvlrtis. Starter —H. Piper. HANDiOAJrER—J. Cress welL TiMEKEErERt-E. Gates. Skc rbtart—E. Suunders.

. The Autumn Meeting of the Ash burton Racing Club began to-day. The weather corresponded in a very qualified degree to Captain Edwin's prediction, being gloomy and cold. Still the ground was dry, and the course in good condition, The attend ance was fair. The arrangements at the course showed no important changes^ since the Spring. Mrs Ranger supplied an excellent luncheon in the grand stand »nd outer luncheon rooms, and Mr Kelly, Central Hotel, and Mr Henry, Commer cial Hotel, were in charge of the licensed booths. Mr Jewett, Deep Sea Fishing Co., had a stand, and there was an absence of "sports." The Ashburton Brass Band, under Bandmaster Hosken, played a good programme of music in very creditable style. A strong force of police and detectives was in attendance, j The following are results up to time of Koine to press:— ASHBUBTOK HUBDLK BACK HANDICAP, of 40 j son; second hone 5 «ovs from the stake. Two miles. 62 Mr W. Russell's blk g Magpie, by Betrayer—Maggie, aged, list 61b... (F. Holmes) 1 28 Mr J. A. Holmes' bg Clarence, 6yrs, list 131b ... (Stewart) 2 19 Mr T. Sheenan's b g Spurned, syrs, 9st 51b... ... (T. Clark) 3 , 3 Mr 0. Stratford's Upset, 9sc 51b, (inc. 61bs over) ... (Young) 0 At the fall of the flag Upset took the le»d. At the stand Spurned ran int« the lead but blundered at the hurdle, losing a couple of lengths. Magpie carried on the running along the back stretch, closely followed by Clarence. At the distance Magpie drew away and won easily by a clear length, Spurned half a length away, liine~4min 17sec. Divi dend—£l 14s, Ashburton Stakes, of 2 sots each, with 100 soys added ; second hone 10 soys front the stake For two and three-year-olds. Two-year-olds, 7at 71bs; three-year olds, 9st; fillies and geldings allowed 31bs. Penalties and allowances Five furlongu. 67 Mr R. Allen's br c Saracen, by St. George—Fair Nell, 3yru, lOst, (141b penalty) ... (F. Cochrane) 1 18 Mr S. Brown's b c Errington, 2yrs, 7»t 21b, (51b allowance) (Kingan) 2 7 Mr S. Brown's be Warrington, 3yrs, 9st 71b (71b penalty) (McConachie) 3 24 Mr S. Alexander's eh c Roßehill, 3yrs, 9at 7lb (71b penalty) (Mcllroy) 0 8 Mr E. Gates' b g Tahunga, 3yrs, Bstlllb ... (Ayers) 0 From a capital start Errington rushed to the front and led the field by two lengths to the turn into the straight. At the distance post Samcen asserted his claim and a rattling race between the two —Saracen and Errington—resulted in a half length victory for the champion, Warrington two lengths away, Rosehill fourth. Time—lmin 4ssec. Dividend— £112s. " *. « Kwhibby High Wmght Handicap, of 35 ■ovs ;.' second horse 5 soys from the stake. v One mile and a quarter. 55 Mr W. O. Rutherford's g g Brin go-Bragh, by St George—Alice Grey, list ... (Mr H. Ford) I 28 Messrs M. and C. Fobbs' b g Quibble, aged, list 21b (Mr G. P. Wood) 2 13 Mr P. Butler's br g Master Royal 4yrs, lOst 21b (can lOst 121b) (Mr Roberts) 3 65 Mr L. Markey's eh g Aquarius, syrs, Us* 121b (Mr E. Saunders) 0 10 Mr F. P. Claridge's g g Sher wood, aged, lOst 21b ... (Owner) 0 11 Mr B. R. Macdonald's eh g Invader, syrs, lOst ... (Owner) 0 The field got away fairly in line, ex cepting Aquarius, who was somewhat fidgety and was left at the post, losing five lengths. Erin-go-Bragh led the field all the way, eventually winning by a length, half a length between second and third, Aquarius, who made up a lot of his lost eround, finishing fourth. Time —2min 24sec. Dividend—£2lßs. AaHBffBTOw Autumn Handicap, of 65 aovsj the second horse to receive five soys from the stake. One mile and a half. 68 Messrs M. and C. Hobbs' b g Lord Zetland, 4yrs, 7st 41b (carried 7st 61b) ... (T. Buddicombe) 1 19 Mrß. Ray, junr.'s eh g Speoton, 4yrs, 6st7lb (W.Ray) 2 11 Mr M. Walker's br g Liberator, 6yrs, Batlllb ... (F. Kingan) 3 28 Mr H*Lunn's eh c Cajolery, 4yrs, 85t31b... (Cusdin) 0 15 Mr F. Martin's br m Retina, 6yrs, 7stl2lb ... (Smith) 0 6 Mr T. Sheenan's eh c Vogengang, 3yrs, 7st9lb (Cox) 0 35 Mr H. Redwood's eh c Awarua Rose, 4yrs,7st 61b ... (Barry) 0 81 Mr P. Butler's b. m Crown Jewel, syrs,7*t6lb ... (W. Mann) 0 Lord Zetland fU che first to break the line, and led past the stand, Retina in the second place. At the mile post Retina supplanted the leader, and carnea on the running to the distance. Here Lord Zetland and Specton made their effort, and a grand race ensued to the finish, Lord Zetland winning all out by a neck, Liberator a lengihaway, the next in straggling order. Time 2min 46sec. Dividend £3175. . . .. n,. Two bookmakera were ejected from the course, by order of the Stewards, for laying totalisator odds.

POLITICAL.

J>ER FE«BS ASSOCIATION.] Wbstpobt, May 9. Mr O'Regan, a candidate for the Inangahua seat, delivered mi maiden ad dress to the electors at Cape Foul wind this evening. He was well received. He declared his intention to stand against all comers. He spoke in favor of young colonists like himself entering public life. He supported the present Ministry, but was not to be led by the nose by »ny Minister. He declared himself in favor of a single tax, and objected to the pur chase of the Cheviot estate. While the land wm monopolised, labor could not find employment. He favored female Buffrage, the direct veto, and no compen- Sn to publics, He would support State aid to denominational schools, and favored the co-operative system of publw works. A vote of confience was earned by a large majority. Mr E. Blake, member for Avon, in addressing his constituents on Tuesday night, stated his intention of standing for the Riccarfcon electorate, which con tains the greater pare of bis prasent district, at the general election. Mr J. Miles Verrall announces that he will contest the Kaiapoi seat at the gw«&l election,

COMMERCIAL.

1 [per pkbss association.] s London, May 9. Colonial stocks, with the exception of those of New Zealand, have fallen \ per cunt. Th» wheat ex barque Meroia, from Timani, sold at 24s 6d. 7600 quarters of Australian wheat, March shipment, and 12,000 quarters of February shipment, were sold at 31a.

BANKING.

It is expected that the bank rate of discount will be raised to 4 per cent.

SUSPENSION OF THE BANK OF VICTORIA.

Mklbourne, May 10. The Bank of Victoria has suspended payment. The directors have issued a circular, stating that owing to heavy withdrawals they propose to immediately reconstruct on similar lines to those taken by other banks. They announce that they are satisfied that the institution is perfectly solvent. The last balanise sheet showed liabilities amountingto£B,746,ooo, including deposits £7,057,000. The as sets include advances to the extent of £6,430,000. . .-

Second Edition. LATEST CABLE NEWS.

HOME AND FOREIGN.

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(Received May 10, 11.10 a.m.)

THE KANAKA TRAFFIC.

Lohdon, May 9. In the House of Commons Air Bux ton, Under-Secretary for the Colonies, replying to a question, said he would shortly submit papers showing that the greatest care was exercised to prevent cruelty and coercion regarding the Kanaka traffic. He also mentioned that the Marquis of Ripon, Secretary of State for the Colonies, and Sir J. B. Thurston, High Commissioner of the Pacific, were in communication on the question of the best means to prevent improper practices in recruiting by vessels among the islands under British protection. Sir J. B. Thurston, he said, was about to consult with the chiefs at the Gilbert islands on the traffic ; and in concluding he declared that Mr Stevenson's criticisms were apparently directed against the old style of recruiting. j

AUSTRALIAN.

(Received May ]0, 12.20 p.m.)

SMALLPOX.

Adelaide, May 10. A lady passener by the R.M.S. Aus tralia has been found to be suffering from smallpox. Pejrth, May 10. Twc fresh cases of smallpox have broken out during the last few days, and one death is reported.

THE WAY TO FEDERATION

Hobaet, May 10. The Premier is urging the New South Wales and Victorian Govern ments to call a conference of represen tatives from the various Australian colonies to considei the proposal to establish a freetrade and customs union.

Ellesmere Flounders.

THE COMMISSIONERS' REPORT.

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Wellington, May 10. The report of the Ellesmere Com mission has been furnished to the Go vernment. Ife finds chat the degeneration of Lake Ellesmere floundtrs is due to three causes :—lst, the smallness of the meshes of the fishing nets; 2nd, excessive fishing ; 3rd, unseasonable and irregular letting out of the lake waters, whereby the fish do not get to sea or get back at the right times. The Commissioners re commend the inlargement of the mesh from four inches, the present regulation size, to five, and increase the minimum size of catchable fish from eight inches. They would insist on larger dimensions of both fish and mesh, but were deterred by consideration for the fisher men, who have to make a livelihood. The Commissioners think that 12 months of the new regulations be given. They advise that these regulations should apply to the whole of the South Island ; recom mend the appointment of Inspectors, to be paid by the proceeds of licenses, and urge the establishment of fish markets.

TO-DAY'S TELEGRAMS.

PEK PRESS ASSOCIATION.

Cattle Stealing. Hawera, May 10. It is reported that a systematic scheme of horse and cattle stealing has been carried out on this coast for some time past. In addition to two arrests which have already been made, three more warrants have been issued, and Walter Gibson was this morning brought befoie the Court and remanded.

COMMERCIAL.

BANKING.

PER PRESS ASSOCIATION. (Received May 10, 12.20 p.m.) Melbourne, May 10. The business of the Bank of Victoria was confined to Victoria, in which colony it had 70 branches. The shareholders and depositors of the Colonial Bank of Australasia have adopted the reconstruction scheme, Adelaide, May 10. The shareholders and depositors ia the National Bank of Australasia have ac cepted the reconstruction scheme.

THE WAIKOMITI MURDER.

NO REPRIEVE.

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• Wellington, May 10. The Executive this morning decided that the death sentence on Scott, for the Waikomiti murder, must be carried out.

The second fifteen of the Ashburton Foot ball Club are requested to be on the ground at 2.45 sharp for their match against Timaru to-morrow. Farmers and others in search of land could do worse than note $he sale an nounced by Meßsra Friedlander of the farm at the Ashburton Fork* in the occupation of Mr James Johnston. The farm is 244 acres in extent, well subdivided, all in English grasa, and is for absolute sale. The date of sale is Saturday next, May 13. At eleven o'clock to-morrow, at the Arcade, Mr R. Friedlander will put under the hammer a string of thoroughbred stock, mostly young, but all aristocratic. As the sale takes place at a convenient hour before the races, there should be a fair attendance of sporting men and plenty of bids for every ope 0 « *be good thiogf in the string.

THE ASHBURTON GUAKDIAN: WEDNESDAY, MAY iO. 1893.



Tenders. HAMPSTEAD TOWN BOARD. IHE following Shingle Tenders are accepted :— Wakanui Road—R. Bennutt, eleven pence per cubic yard. Beach Road—J. Biacklbr, eight pence three farthings per cubic yard. 6 84 TO LET FOR CROPPING BY TENDER. IA. P\ A9 RES Bood heavy land afc _L\t«-/ Hinds for one grain crop of any description. Further particulars may be obtained from the undersigned, with whom Tenders close at 11 a.m. on May 16. R. B. LUSCOMBE, Mffelton. Or MILES & CO., Ltd., 5 87 Ashburton. Mr D. Thomas LISMORE. CLEABING SALE OF LAND, LITE 4ND DEAD STOCK, ON FRIDAY, MAY 12, 1893. MR D. THOMAS has received in structions from Mr Thomas Patterson, of Lismore, to sell by Public Auction, as above, — HIS FIRST CLASS FARM, Containing "1 QQ ACRES, situated within half A t/O m ii e o f the Lismore School. The Land is sub-divided into six con veniently sized paddocks, with an abundant vupply of water. It is of pood quality, and is all in English grass. There is a comfortab|<j six-roomed HOUSE, Dairy, Orchard in full bearing, with Plantations, &c. In fact everything complete to make a comfortable home for a man of small means Also at same time and place, All of his LIVE AND DEAD STOCK, As follows, viz:— Kf\f\ Crossbred LAMBS, in forward cFV/V/ condition 100 Ccoßßbred EWES X First Class Draught HORSES T Trap HORSE 0 DRAUHGT two-year-olds 1 LIGHT Two-year-old -| Harness MARE O cows Double and single-furrow Ploughs, two sets Harrows, Dray and Tip Cart, Cambridge Roller, Massey Reaper and Binder, Spring Trap, Ameri can Waggon, McCormick Reaper and Binder, Chaffcutter and Horse Works'combined, quantity of Har ness and Sundries too numerous to particularise. Also, LARGE STACK OF OAT SHEAVES. Luncheon Provided. Sale at 12 o'clock. "iT THOMAS, 5§13 Ashburton. Mr Alfred Harrison FRIDAY, MAY 12. 2 o'clock ALFRED HARRISON, instructed by Signiore Bitossi, will sell by Public Auction at his rooms— ITALIAN MARBLE CARVINGS, Vases, Jugs, Mosaic Tables, Fruit Stands, Watch Stands, Jewellery Cases, Frames, Statuettes, etc. These beautiful Carvings are guaranted hand work, and will be on view for three days before sale. Without Reserve, ALFRED HARRISON, 5§34 Auctioneer. Friedlander Bros. FOR SALE. *~ 244 ACRE FIIRHL 1 at Ashburton Forks. SATURDAY,~MAY 13, 1893. MESSRS FRIEDLANDER BROS. under instructions from Messrs ?oolan and Johnston, will sell by Public Auction on above date, at Mt Bullock's Arcade, the farm now in the occupation of Mr James Johnston, situated in the Ashburton Forks, comprising- OA_A_ ACRES of good.grazingand fWTCT: cropping land, subdivided into nine paddocks and all in English grass. This farm is for absolute sale, on ac count of present owners wishing to dis solve the existing partnership. Full particulars on application. Sale at 11.30. R. FRIEDLANDER, 6§45 Auctioneer, UNRESERVED SALE OF THOROUGHBRED STOCK. THURSDAY. MAY 11,1893. MESSRS FRIEDLANDER BROS., under instructions from Mr Max Friedlander, will sell by Public Auction at Bullock's Arcade, Ashburton, on the above date, the following Thoroughbred Horses:— ROSEBLOOM, oh g, 4yrs—Burlington —Rosedale (in. training). COINAGE, br g, St George-Artemus. Ch Filly, 3 years—Cadogan—Maritana. Ch Gelding, 3 years—Veto —Flatter. Br Filly, 2 years — Stoneyhurst— Flatter. Ch Filly, 2 years —Stoneyhurst—Fable. Br Filly, 3 years—Fusilier—Fable. Ch Cole, yearling—Chainshot—Flatter. \ Br Colt, yearling—Chainshot—Fable. Sale at 11 a.m. sharp. R. FRTEDLANDEK, 0 5*46 Auotion«fr. I



j STOVES. \ —— i TERRACOTTA! PORTABLE! FOR COAL Robertas Patent (IMPROVED). r\ REENHOUSES Heated twenty-four VX Hours for about One Penny, with out attention. Roberta's Patent Port* tble T»rra-Cott* Sboveß for Coal give para and ample heat with commom coal, or coal and coke. For Greenhouses, Bed roomi, etc. Pamphlet, Drawings, and authenticated Testimonials sent, thomas"roberts, I US, Victoria Street, Westminster. AUSTRALIAN "^ MUTUAL PROVIDENT SOCIETY OIHE OLDEST, WEALTHIEST, X AND MOST PROSPEROUS AUSTRALIAN LIFE OFFICE AND THE LARGEST IK THR BRITISH EMPIRE. The only Colonial Life Office whicV declares a Bonus KTery Year. The Method of Valuation adopted by this Society is of the Most Stringent Character, and ensures a Considerably Larger Reserve to Meet Liabilities than that held by any other office in theAus tralasian Colonies. ACCUMULATED FUNDS £10,500,000 (TEN AND A HALF MILLIONS STERLING), All invested to yield nearly 6 per cent BONUSES CASH BONUSES deolared for the last FIVE Years, over TWO MILLIONS, yielding Reversionary Bonuses exceed ing FOUR MILLIONS. CASH BONUS for ONE Year, 1891, £489,828, yielding Reversionary Bonuses amounting to £1,009,000. The Cash Bonus was equal to 42*4 per cent on the premiums received during the year. INSURE YOUR LIFE IK THE A. M. P. SOCIETY And Secnre a BONUS EVERY IEAR. Policies in Force 109,333 Sum Assured £37,066,211 Annual Income £1,860,447 Expenses of Management LESS THAN 9* PER CENT ON THE TOTAL INCOME. EDWARD W. LOWE, Resident Secretary. Branch Office- Custom House Quay, Wellington. W. H. DERRY, District Secretary, Christchurch, H. ZANDER, Local Broker, Ashburton. Entertainments QDDFELLOWS' HALL, TO-NIGHT. TO-NIGHT. KBaNIVEDY'S JFauntleroy Dramatic AND Comedy Company. Under the Management of Mr J. J. Kbnxkdy (Organised 1890.) The Celebnted Musical Comedy Drama, in Three Acts, Haws, tile Boatman. TO-MORROW (Thursday, May 11), The Late Dion Boucicault's Irish Drama and master piece, THE COLLEEN BAWN ! The Great Cave Scene. New Music. New Appointments. New Costumes and Scenery. Box Plan for Reserve Seats at Mr H. Friedlander's, Tobacconist. Day Sale at Mr M'Gregor's, Tobacconist. Prices of Admission—3s. 2s, and Is. 5+85 J. A> MONTGOMERY, Agent. Public Notices. ISSIbTrRATT'S" SCHOOL will RE-OPEN May 15. Subjects taught—English, Music, Drawing, and Singing. Miss Barratt will be at home from M&y 12. 5 88 Ashburton, May 8, 1893. Mr Peter Williams, Business Manager People's Popular Concert. SIR, —I beg most respectfully to apologise to the management, audience, and performers of the popular concert held here last Wednesday for having disturbed the audience during the singing. I hope that you will accept this apology and beg to assure you that I shall not offend in such a manner again. —Yours respectfully, 5 86 W. F. ELLISON.^ ANY BOOKMAKER LAYING TOTALISATOR ODDS ON THE COrRSB AT THE ASHBURTON RACING CLUB'S MEETING, WEDNESDAY AND THURSDAY, WILL BE WARNED OPF THE COURSE. EDWAItD SOUNDERS, 5 91 Secretary A.R.O. 1 "~~BOROfJGH"OF~ASHBURTON. ~ PUBLIC HAXF-HOLIDAY, T HEREBY~~PROOLAIJM THURSDAY, MAY 11, FROM NOON, A PUBLIC HALF-HOLIDAY, Being the occasiom of the Ashburtoi Racing Club's Autumn Meeting. R, BIRD, Mayor Ashburton, May 10lh, 1883, 6 81



tJP TO DATE THE SUCCESS OF OUR BUSINESS, which now enabled m to give constant employment to the largest staff of First-class Tradesmen (Tailors) in the district, proves that our Customers appreciate i FIRST-CLASS TAILORING AT THE MOST REASONABLE PRICES. The advantages of many years' experience as Practical Cutters, coupled with tae Best Skilled Labor, are observed in every Garment which bears our name. Come and see our New Winter Goods, Oompfiginij the Lateso Styles in Suiting, Fancy Serges, Real Irish Tweeds, Real flannockburns, West of England Trouserings, Coatings, All Wool Meltons, Beavers, Real Irish Frieze, and the finest productions of all the New Zealand mills. E3F Compare our New Winter Suits to measure for £3 10s (cash) in a large v*rie*y of All Wool Tweeds—warm and durable. craigheadlTberryian, THE LEADING TAILOBS AND OUTFITTERS, ASHBURTON. Government Notices. MR T. BULLOCK. V. jUft r £^ 10s.—Capital Bililding ■?3p3 * Site, fronting Afford Forest Road, being NEW ZEALAND RAILWAYS. j£j f.L?perS *" *"* ***** TRAIN ARRANGEMENTS FOR ASH- 4?P^iOfV 80*1 BUm to don BURTON RACES, MAY 10 & 11. f^T . -really fir t st elm* free" ' *"<*" hold security at six per cent per annum;; FPHE 11 a.m. train from Christchurch A ,jm nnrrnm? 1 . on May 10 and 11, will stop, if Apply T.BULI*OCK. required, at the Saleyards Siding (for the ... . ' Racecourse.) — ™^S^^HSHSfS' On May 11 the evening train from v » A __ A *i.___ Ashburton to Timaru will start at 5.35 JbleWellyii OWdl. p.m., and run 1 hour 50 minutes later -— than timetable times to Orari, thence 1 TfIHE New Term commences May 17. hour 45 minutes late. The train to JL Springbum will start from Ashburton at \ PIANOFORTE, SINGING AND 5.45 p.m, and run 1 hour 20 minutes r HARMONY. later than timetable times. -—- b*®> BY ORDER. ARCADE CHAMBERS. f m^^m^S^S^STT"! ,.-, „ | (Dances not attended.) 4 215 RE MOUNT SOMERS " 5T~~^ COLLIERY. ALL outstanding accounts of monies ../S^PI^S . due to me for coal purchased prio tifsws'w^3&*.. to 31st March, MUST BE PAID before §£ WmkrjT\ APRIL 11, otherwise they will be sued S^rST for without further notice. j.^H'JW'o"— ~ CUTH. B. KNIGHT No> 23t LOYAL orange lodge. A«mT*rn?TYVNr A N ARCH PURPLE MEETING ASHBURTON. j^ wiU be held in fche , ORANGE HALL, Lt THURSDAY, MAY 11, SPECIAL BANK PART-HOLIDAY. , r . ... « £* 8 P*m * „ . . t , Visiting Brethren cordially invited. "PURSUANT to the terms of the : W SAMUEL B. NELSON, J7 Banks and Bankers Act, 1880," 5 75 Secretary. and the '* Banks and Bankers Act Amend- ._„ _ ".TV _ _ ~__ ment Act, 1882," THURSDAY, the 11th TlJl WA Ml . day of May, 1893, from 12 o'clock noon, —■ ~ is hereby appointed a Special Bank Part- Q HAW^KINS Holidhy, at the Ashburton and Rakaia Offices of ths undermentioned Banks:- ~ s Now SUPPLYING FIUST-OLASS For the Union Bank of Australia, Ld., " __ . __ G. E. TOLHURST, Meil S IIOOtS Resident Inspector. For the Bank of New South Wales, made on the premises at prices that wil GILBERT KING, be sure to give satisfaction. „■«,„. A^ fcin§ InsPector- A Large Stock of Boys' and Youths' For the Bank of Australasia, Strong Boots for Winter to hand. E. W. MORRAH, 8 , Inspector. TIT? A T> WRY For the Bank of New Zealand, .UKAT.&J*! J. M. BUTT, 5J59 For the General Manager, of every description; very cheap and PRIN^-ALBERTTMPERANfrE Rugs, Flannels, and HOI EL. Wools always on hand. Men's Water- proefs and Leggings ; call and see them Mrs Ranger at the price. Boots mado to order, and repairs BEGS to announce that she has neatly donia by a tradesman kept on purpose. GIVEN UP THE DINING ROOMS, — -^ BURNETT STREET, TEE NEW ZEALAND SHIPPING COMPANY'S LINE. And concentrated her business as above. REDUCED PARES FROM LOtf Thanking old Customers for their BON TO NEW ZEALAND. patronage, she trusts they will continue their favors. * RRANGEMENTS can be made wii a ,v* tTT a el-*..' t> -£-^ with the Agent-General in London Well Furnished Bedand Sitting Rooms. procure passages by the above line at Hot, Cold, and Shower Baths. the following greatly reduced rates:— MEALS AT ALL HOURS. Second Saloon £28 0s __ Intermediate .. *lo los MRS RANGER will continue to cater Tfcird Class ... ... £13 0s for banquets, balls, weddings, and parties. _ ,  ... . , „ Cut Won hire. 6*ll For further particulars apply at offices o • ——«.- MILES & CO., Limitbd, 5 21 Ashburton and Rakaia. jIHE ASHBUBTON ABCADB ~~^~^^~~ pAINTING & pAPERHANGING _ ESTABLISHMBNT. J. T. POld & CO. JOHN WILSON Have the pHeaaure to announce to theii (Late Jas. Craigie), OLD FRTENDS AND CLIENTS, Has in Stock a Choice Selection of as well as to the FARMERS and PAPERHANGINGS in New Designs GRAZIERS of the Ashburton distriofc - —- generally, that they will BORDERS, DADOS, AND CEILING REGULARLY ATTEND PAPERS in^Gxeat Variety. the A gHBUR|ON and TINWALD Stock w=f j mo * * - -o i *.• Jn i.- Markets, and have arranged to act in Estimates for Painting and Decorating with given. ■.*.'■ All work executed promptly, with the t--- m w«- A «».«r rWan*i**w very best materials and workmen. Mr HCliry AanOer, JOHN WILSOW who will receive ENTRIES and take all MfJuiwv/xi, instructions, and also render prompt ARCADE, BURNETT STREET, ACCOUNT SALES WITH NIT ?**" ■ . PROCEEDS. HINDS PUBLIC DIP. the personal supervision and ATTENTION OB 1 BROOKE'S ASHBURTON «DIP. Mr J t. ford CHEBTSEY PUBLIC DIP, will be given to all Stock, etc., commitM to their care for disposal, either by Publio „ Auction or Private Treaty, and Client may have entire confidence that their /^wWING to the Delay caused by the interests will be fully protected. wet weather fche Charr/e will still be One CLEARING SALES will also have their careful attention cither in Town or Penny per head unti) FRIDAY, May 18, Country. after then l^d per beid. J. T. FOBD * CO. LAND, STOCK, 4 WOOL BROKERS, C» IMt BrOOk© 154 Hereford Street, Christchuroh JhhukßH. ' HSNBT ZANDER, . ., ,„ - _^- MERCHANT ASHBURTON W. J. 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WALKER'S EOT FJjY REMEDIES \JTTARRANTED TO CURE ANY HORSE AFFECTED WITH BOTS, IP GIVEN V IN TIME, and to Improve the Condition of the Horse, whether he has Bota or not, given in two drenches. LOCAL TESTIMONIALS. Gray's road, Amberley, in all stages of transformation, I became September 6,1892. much alarmed about the rest of my stock. Mr Walker, Sir,—Your Bot Fly I used your Bot Fly Rjcmbdim on one Remedy reached me in due course. I that was very bad, and liKd everyaymp gave them to one thai was. Very bar 1, and torn of dying, and in three day* she was as I had lost a splendid young horse, I completely cured, and is doing welL I got very anxious, as the stomach presented believe it in the praper thing, and (if one mass of bobs in all stages, with the given at the proper time we shall have no coating eaten away. I am glad to tell more deaths from the B/>t Flj. you that the one I drenched according to David Bkown. your instructions got quite better, and is now at his work airain. I would highly Brookside, December 12, 1892. recommend farmers to use the same in Mr Walker,—Sir, —l wish to add my time, as lam satisfied that they will save testimony to the wonderful enacts of your and greatly improve the condition of the Pot-fly Remedies. I had a valuable horse. Send me some of your Bot Fly hone which got very bad and gradually Preventive for the summer, and oblige, got worse, I quite believed he would —Yours veiy respectfuliy, have died. He kept losing flesh, got a Edward Watson. dry coat, tight skin, careworn expression -— of the eye, a cough, running at the nos- Killinchy, September* 14,1892. trile, and could scarce walk. I got your Mr Robert Walker, Chriafchurch, remedies and gave them as directed, with Dear Sir—Your Box Fly Remedies have the most beneficial results. The second proved a complete success with my horse, day after getting the last drench he began He had been very bad for some tima; the to pass bots in handful*, some of which coat dry, a tight skin, got very low in I herewith hand you. Immediately after condition, and got scarce able to walk. I parsing the bots he began to mend, and quite expected he would die, as he had all is how as fat as butter, hearty and well, the symptoms of one that my neighbour thanks to Walker's Bot-fly Remedies. lost with the bots. I gave your remedies Any who doubt them send them to me, as you directed, with the following re- and I will convince them that your reme« mlta :—The horse, after gettilng the late dies are a boon to the community and the bottle, became very pained, lying down suffering horse. Every horse should rolling and groaning with pain, in tho have them in the season, as lam confi paddock. He began to cough very hard, dent if usedthere will be no more deaths each cough bringing away a thick humor- from the bot-fly. JUse this as you please. ous matter from the nostrils, the like of H. LoviLL. which I never saw before coming from a  —— horse. This continued all next day, Greenwood Farm, which I am cerain were the bots burst- Southbridge, August 2,1892. ■ ing from the fleets of the Remedy, and Mr Walker, Sir, —I am glad to bear coming up through the nostrils by the testimony to the wonderful effects of your effects of the'eough. After this ceased, Bot Fly Remedies. Une of my best the|horse began to mend, and in six days horses became very bad ; the skin tight, I had him at work again, heartyjand well, the eye lifeless and a bad colour, and got, You should make these Remedies public, low in condition. Anxious to finish so that farmers might know there is a ploughing a paddock I did not want to remedy for this destructive pest. Send lay him up until he-became unable to lift me some Preventive for keeping off the his feet, or do any more. We had to fly n summer,--^nd oblige, help him into the stable. I gave him Robert Mclorraw. your Remedies, and the treatment you —— • prescribed, and in a few days he was Amberley, July 26, 1892. quite better, and is now at his work, To Mr Robert Walker, Chrietchurch. hearty and well. I quite believe, had I Sir, —Having lost three good horses, and not given him your Remedies, he would on examination found the stomach of two have died. You -can use this as you completely eaten through, and trie whole please. Robert Thompson. of the stomach thickly covered -with bots . A ENTS FOR ASHBURTON—W. Anderson & J. 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