THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN: FBIDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 1895

Printed and Published toy the Ashburton Publishing Company, Limited, at their Steam Printing Office, Burnett Street r Ashburton. PBIDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 4895,



Sporting. 1 TINV/.A LD~"RACING~CLUB. ANNUA L M JSETING.; To tee held on the K»oecourse, TINWALD, ON WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 1, 1896.



PROGRAMME j (Approved by the Canterbury Jockey Club ana N.Z. Trotting Association. First race to start at 12.30 sharp.) I—New Year's Gut Handicap, open, c* 25 soys ; second hor.e to receive 5 sovh from the stake. Seven furloags. Nomi nation 10?, acceptance 10s. 2—Posy Face Handicap, open, of 20 soys; second 3 soys from the stake. For ponies 14.2 and under. Four furlongs. Nomination 7s 6d, acceptance 10ai Posiies to be on the ground for measure ment at 12.30 3—Tinwald Cup Handicap, open, nf 60 soys; second horse to receive 10 soys from the stake. One mile and a quarter. Open to horses that have never won a stake in an advertised race exceeding in value 150 soys. Winner of any handicap of 40 soys or over after declara tion of weight, to carry % penalty of 7 lbs. Nomination 1 soy, acceptance 1 BOY 4—-Tinwald Handicap Time Trot, of 30 soys ; second horse to receive 6 soys out of the stake. About two miles. Nomi nation 10s, acceptance 10a s—Welter Handicap, open, of 30 soy second horse to receive 5 soys from the stake. Winner of the Cup to carry 71bs penalty. One mile. Nomination 10s, acceptance 10s 6—Novel Race, open, of 25 soys. Winner to become the property of the Club, and to be sold by auction. Weight Bst, any overweight to be declared. Six furlongs Entrance 10s. 7— Flying Handicap, open, of 30 soys; second horse to receive 5 soys from th^ sfake. Winner of the Tinwald Cup, Welter Handicap, or New Year's Gift to carry 71bs penalty, or of both races to carry 14Ibs penalty. Six furlongs. Nomination 10s, acceptance 10a 8— Hurry Scurry, of 12 aovs; second horse to receive 2 soys from the stake. For horses that have never won public money. Catch weights. Half a mile. Entrance 10., immediately after J. lying Handicap is run.



RULES AND REGULATIONS. 1-—The meeting will be held under the rules of racing. The Trotting Race under the rules of the New Zealaud Trotting Association 2—No entry will be received except on' the,condition that all claims, disputes, aad objections arising out of the racing shall be decided by the Stewards or whom they may appoint. Their decision on all points con nected with the carrying out of this pro gramme to be final 3—All races are open, with the exception of the Trot and Hurry Scurry, which are open only to hor.°ea resident in the district from October 1, 1895, to the date of meeting, and owned by a person who haa resided in the district for the same period 4—The district above mentioned is bounded on the north by the Selwyn river, and on the south by the Waitaki river s~Pive per cent will be deducted f> om the gross of all moneys payable in accord ance with this programme, for the expenses of the course 6—All nomination, acceptance and entrance fees to go to the funds of the Club 7 —ln 1, 5, and 7 events, horses winning any race after the de.larat.on of weights to carry "lbs penalty



NOMINATIONS Nominations for the New Year's Gift", Pony Race, Tinwald Cup, Trot, Welter, and Fiying Handicaps, accompanied by fee, name. age_ description and performances of horae, and colors of riders, must be in the hands of the Secretary, at Lagan's hotel, Tinwald, not later than 9 pm. on WEDNESDAY, December 11, 1895. Nomi nations for Trot mnst bo accompanied by pedigree of horse and three last perform ances WEIGHTS. Weights will be declared on or about D ..ember 21 ACCEPTANCES. Acceptances for Handicaps and Entries for Novel Race must be in the hands of the Secretary, at Lagan's Hotel, Tinwald, not later tlmn 9 p.m. on FRIDAY, December 27, 1895. A. A. FOOK", 11 68 Secretary



THE THOROLGMBRED STALLION GORTON WILL TRAVEL THIS SEASON TN THE ASHBURTON COUNTY, and Stand at his Owner's Farm. GORTON, by Thunderbolt—Lyra, is a chestnut, stands nearly 17 hands high, and his Pedigree shows him to be descended both on dam and sire's sides, from the most j successful racing stock in England. Thunderbolt was probabfy the most brilliant horse in England of his day, haying beateo Buccaneer (who ia credited with the fastest mile on record—l.3B}, the only time they met; he is aIBO ihe aire of some of the greatest racehorses in England. The pedigree of Lyra speak, for itself, being by Thormanby (sire of Aibany), one of England's most fashionable sires, out of a Touchstone mare. Gorton is the sire of such w.ll-known per formers as B izz.rd, St Malo, Pique, Con juier, Emmaeon, L^ngley, Enfield, Mistral, Rothamstead, Warrington, Errington, Rancor, and Euroc'ydon which ran second in the autumn Challenge Stakes and won the New Zealand Cup, Derb., ;md Canter bury Cup. For further particulars appiy to SAMUEL BROWN, Proprietor, Melrose Farm, Wakanui, Ashburton LAZARUS'S SIGHT TESTING AND SPECIALITE SPECTACLES. Sole a^ent for Ashburton District, C C A L E X, **J m *~s I JEWELLER. EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. LAZARUS Patented System ensures comfort and correct sigh.. Don't spoil your eyes by using badly fitting; SjU.C •H«IH=! 5 9 Blowers. Flowers, A LL lovers of Flowers *re reminded ■*-*■■ that my Anntiai.s, etc., from my first pr)Z'strains, will be ready for sending out first week in November, viz : —Asters, Anuual t hrysAMhemums Gaillardias, Lobelia, Marigolds, Phlox Drummondii, P_tunii. j, S'ccks, Verbenas, Zinnia... Also, Geraniums, Dahlias, Chrysanthe mums, Tomato Piants, etc. I N.B-—-All orders by po.t rr othetwiso J will receive my prom or at-.entii. n» j



JAMES POUTER, Nurseryman and Seedsman, OLIF TO N NURS ER V, 107 Allenton, Ashburton. REVOLUTION in Prices—3enuine Electroplate-ware, Lawn Tenn;s AL.ti.rT-i, and La-m Mowers. See our WwL.w i-.n.i Prioo... —VV H. ("oti.Ns 'L.? 0, _ . ___J_L 3 "jL| ERt* *L U.er Kxtmct 7d j,er bottle -"*-* Sufficient •■> nvtk^ tix gallons of np'ondid Hmbal Beer. This extract saves boiling herbs ; is pure ; makes a splendid tonic beer; non-intoxicating, wiih a creamy hvad, like bottled Ale.—Fletuhbk Duos., Wholesale aud Retail Agtnts, Athtartou and f'hriiitfihutob



Andrew Orr I IS SHOWING A BEAUTIFUL SELECTION OF MILLINERY, TRIMMED HATS AND BONNETS FRENCH FLOWER^ L.-CES RIBBONS, Etc. CORSETS, In P.D. Featherbone, Y. and N. Thompson's, and all the latest shapes DEESS~"IWBEDS In French Costumes of 7yds lengths, also Mosgiel, Kaiapoi and RoslyD, Choice Designs Splendid Assortment of Orepons, 'Prints. Galateas, Gloves, Hoisery, Umbrellas, Ties, and Curtains. EXCELLENT KID GLOVES, guaranteed, at 2s 6d per pair. MEN'S & BOYS' CLOTHING In endless variety;.well cut, make and style all that could be desired. Suits made to measure from 45s BOOT DEPARTMENT.



The largest stock to select from in Canterbury, in English and Colonial Standard Boots; also Zealandia, in •»very style and fit. Ladies' and Gent Canvas Shoes in all sizes and colors. All sold at the Lowest Cash Prices. Immense \\\V^ l f Linoleums *^A I Wholesale and \ Prices.



Wool, Wool, Wool T AM PREPARED TO MAKE: LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES WITHOUT COMMISSION, on WOOL placed in my hands for Sals or for Shipment to England. SHEARING REQUISITES Of the Best Quality Supplied at CHEAPEST MARKET RATES, D. THOMAS, 10 Ashburton.



A. Lawrie & Co t> SAUNDERS' BUILDINGS. A RE now|Showing a fullj.ssor'tmeut SPRING ANO SUMMER GOODS, I 4 _ | including— PRINTS, ZEPHYRS, CREPCttTS, SATTKENB, DELAINES, 1 . j GALATEAS, DRESS MATERIALS in all the Latest designs.



Muslin and Lineu Aprons and Blouses',, Sun Hats, Sun Bonnets, Laces, Ribbons, etc , etc. Men's and Boys' Straw Hats, Suit?, Ties, Shirts in variety. Ladies' and Gents' Tan, Leather and Oanvas Shoes. THESE GOODS ARE ALL ENTIRELY NEW AND FASHIONABLE. All other departments are fully stocked with the Rest Carefully Selected Goods and will be .at EXTREMELY LOW R_. .TES FOR CASH, A. Lawrie & Co. *v Jeffries, leadi n g Confectioner and Fruiterer, of Easij Street, next the Corner. Hot Pies at ? a ny hour and Tea and Coffee also. N.B . Lady Attendant Fruit of every ty _orip..un. Ladies: Rw«* i specials?, ' I*l6



Business Notices. Friedlander Bros., limited/ WOOL. WOOL. WOOL. SEASON—IB 96-1896. WE ARE PREPARED TO MAKE LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES AT LOWEST CURRENT RATES, AND FREE OF COMMIS SION, on ALL WOOL placed in our hands for Sale, either locally or for shipment to the Home market. OUR FIRST SALE WILL TAKE PLACE AT CHRISTCHURCH ON FRIDAY, NOVEMBEK 22 INST. CLTjSNTS will kindly consign to MESSRS WOOD BROS, private Siding, Aldington, or, if more convenient, deliver their Wool either __t our Ashburton or Tinwald. Stores, where it will receive the moßt careful attention 0 No charge will be made for transferring Clips from our btores to Christchurch, except railage. r.TvTXT^m^xT Wool intended for the FIRST SALE should reach ADDINGTON not later than TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 19. Friedlander Bros,, Limited. 10 118 -



DAVID THOMAS, (Late Matson, Cox and Co.) Auctioneer, Land, Insurance & Estate Agent, Valuator, Wool and Grain Broker, ASHBURTON. I _f_3 TIM iS _-^Cifftf"lflt"Pfi Weekly Sales of Live Stock—Tinwald and Ashburton Alternately Fortnightly Sales of Sheep Skins, Fats, Hides, etc., on Fridays Sales _f Wool Throughout the Season Grain Bought and Sold on Commission Clearing Sales as per arrangements AGENT FOR— Matson and Co, Christchurch |. Booth, McDonald and Co, Christchurch White's Sheep Dip Massey-Harris R/eaper aud Binder London and Lancashire Insurance Company I Graham's Foot Rot Composition ! Wright, Stevenson and Co, Dunedin Planet Junior Garden and Field Tools Belfast Manures I beg to inform my Rakaia Clients and others that ".I have appointed Mr W Barcock as my Agent in the Rakaia district DAVID THOMAS, Ashburton



I hold Auction Sales o£ Sheepskins, Hides, Fat, Etc., every fortnight throughout the season Belfast Freezing Go's Manures, I OAN SUPPLY 'Superphosphates, Blood Manure, Potato Manure, Bone Meal, and Bone Dust, IN LARGE OR SMALL QUANTITIES GREAT REDUCTION IN PRICE OF PLANET JB. TOOLS. David Thomas," ASHBURTON



ttreat Clearing Pale OK MESSRS MCDONALD & MCDIARMID, having Purchased the Business of S. Anderson, East Street, at a discount of about 30 per cent off cost price, have decided fco give the Public the benefit of the bargain This is Not a sale of a few Hundred paire^ of samples whioh can be bought at any time at a nominal price, but a Genuine Clearance Sale of the Largest and Best Assorted Stock in Ashburton. SCORES OF PAIRS WILL BE SOLD UNDER COST PRICE. Our Windows and Door will be crowded with the Greatest Bargains 6V&r S66H ALL COLONIAL MADE BOOTS AT COST PRICE. Heads of Families, who buy our own make will find this the best oppor tunity that they ever had to supply the needs of the household THIS GREAT SALE WILL LAST FOR ONE MONTH ONLY. Oome Early and bring the Money with you. It will pay you to buy freely NOTHING, RESERVED. "EVERY LINE REDUCED BRING YOuFbEPAIBS. Old Customers will foe pleased to find Mr Nicholas behind the counter We are prepared fora"cr"^hT COME EARLY



£50 Reward. TT can be saved by every good housekeeper if you Buy your Boots and MELLOWS ZEAXANDIA BOOT STORE, the Cheapest and Most Reliable Boot Store in Ashburton. 2000 pound stock to ptck from and every pair at Bed Rock prices. && ?SS^KS " « -dies' Ne- W 11, shoeß . „6d i 240 pairs of English samples at Cost Price. Country Cvtstomers should Try a Pair of My Patent Dependable School Boots It will pay you to call and see for yourself. No one asked to buy. The Goods and Prices speak for themselves. J. MELL 08, ZEALANDIA BOOT BTOB__



rflW CHEAPEST uJI'V, POLICY IN , J NEW ZEALAND J. IS IbSXT.D BT THE j MUTUAL LIFB ASSOCIATION OF AUSTRALASIA. Specimen Bates; i Whole-lifo Assurance without Profit*. ~ Annual Premium during AB e* first five years. 20 £0 15s lOd 25 £0 18s 9d 30 £1 Is 9d 35 £1 5s 4d 40 £1 10a 3d 45 1 £1 17s Id THE MUTUAL LIFK OF AUS TRALASIA is the only office which issues Limited Prenunm and Endowment Assurance Policies at halt-premium rates. Send for a copy of "The Helping Hand," whioh contains full particulars, to ! L°oftl *££&**. } HTOO ta*-«*». Branch Office, 160 \Chas. H. Cotton, Hereford St., Ch.Ch.J Acting District Sec ; 10 145 __ i E. OWEN COX r AM A CASH PURCHASER OF PRIME FREEZING SHEEP AND LAMBS AT FULLEST MARKET RATES. Owners of stock will find it to their advantage to commnnicate with me. LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES ON LIVE STOCK. I am now making ADVANCES against the GROWING CLIPS OF WOOL, Correspondence solicited, E. OWEN COX. Tattersall's 9 75 CHRISTCHUROH



Hestell *% Dowding, COMMISSION AGENTS, BURNETT STREET, IT AYE ON SALE, - Several lines of good OATS, Etc. MANURES, MANURES, Duval's Sheep Dip Branding Oil, Lutigirorm Drench, Foot-rot, Ointment. Al-O-OARBOLIC PUMICE SOAP, For Scrubbing Wood-work. Makes Brass shine like Gold, and Tin like Silver,—Should be in every household. DETECTIVE SHEEP BRANDS. Jameson and Anderson's Celebrated INDIAN & CEYLON TEAS, Wholesale or Retail. AGENTS FOR— The Father of them all—otherwise known as Waiter A. Wood. Alliance Assurance Company (Fire and Marine) Colonial Mutual Life Assurance Society, Duval and Co., Auckland. Accident Insurance Risks effected. Trade Books posted and Accounts collected RESTELL AND DOWDING, Burnett Street, opposite Orange Hall



10 193 LKXANDER THE GREAT was terribly annoyed when, through the lameness of his Cavalry horses, he was obliged to halt the entire army while th» horses rested, and their feet grew. If he had only known (but he didnt) that a certain farmer had a horse which was lame for six months, and said he (the farmer) *' I tried everywhere and every thing, but it was all no use, until I heard of 'KINGSTON. I sent for him, and in three weeks the horse was at work, and is perfectly sound. I wish I hsd known before." Why didn't he . KINGSTON'S SHOEING Ii easy and adaptable to thejrequirements of each horse THE WORKMANSHIP is the Best: based upon a thorough knowledge of the structure of the foot and leg, ASK ANYONE!



DON'T RUN SHORT of Winter Feed. Carson and 00. are selling the Best of Mangel, Carrot, and Turnip Seeds at Low Prices. IP YOU WANT Firafc-class Dairy Produce go to Carson and Cos. They are large buyers and can offer the best assortment. IF YOU WaNT the besb value in Tea trf Carson and Co. They have just got in a fresh stock of Indian, China, and Ceylon at the REDUCED DUTY, and will give their Customers the benefit. IF YOU LIKE nice Scones try the 4 Pnow Baking Powder ' (registered); manufactured by Casson and Co. It Is the purest and best, and is packed in handy Glass Jars. IF YOU REQUIRE Vegetable or Flower Seeds, either Nimmo and Blair's or Arthur Yates, go to Car,.on and Co. They keep the Best Selection in town. IF YOU WANT Garden or Farm Tools of any description, Dairy Requisites, American Churns, Floating Dairy Ther mometers, Barrel Churns, Milk Pans, Scales and Weight?, Spades, Digging Forks, Hoes, Rakes, Garden Lines, Plough Rein, Seaming Twine, Sheep Shears, Turkey Stones, Boiled and Raw Oil, Lamp Black, Blue and Red Raddle, Turpentine, Wire Nails, Fencing Staples, Wire Netting from f to 2-inch mesh, call at Carson and Co '» where you will get verything up to date both in puce and quality. Carson ami* Co., Grocers and Ironmongers. IMPORTERS OF GLASS, CHINA. AND EARTHENWARE, XAWfTARII 9THM.T, i



J^T. Ford. i j. t. K^rX^lTcb, Wos'J Season, 1895-96. ' JL OR the coming season we have made * arrangements with Mr E. W. lianmer, of West Streec, Ashburton, tor .ur WOUL to be rtceived --»nd dinpUy«d there. The Stores are well-known to all, SPLENDIDLY LIGHTED, COMMO DIOUS, and CENTRALLY SITUATED, ..Fording every convenience for the reception and delivery of Wool, aud being also easy of access to Buyers. MR ZANDER is prepared to MAKE lIBERAL CABH ADVANCES AT ONCE, FREE of Commission, on all Clips promised to be consigned to us for Sale during the season ; or, failing to sell here, will be prepared. WITHOUT ANY CHARGE WHATEVER, to deliver it FREE ON TRUCKS at Ashburton, should Farmers afterwards wish it sold hy us at Christchuroh. Date of First Sale at Ashburton will be held on TUESDAY. November 26, 1895 J. T. Fo"rd & Co., In conjunction with HENRY ZANDER, 10100 Ashburton ii .i i _ , .— ■ ■if Musical PIANOFOIiTI7 AMrJJt.ICAN OBGAN, AND THEORY 01 MUSIC. Mrs Bowman Fox, SAUNDERS' BUILDINGS, (No. 5 Entrance np Photographer's Staii case), and Treverton. Theory Class Every Friday Aftt noo at four o'clock



MUSIC. MISS CARSON HAS Resumed Teaching Pianoforte and Organ and will be able to give her whole attention to her Pupils*. For terms, etc., apply to Mrs Alcorn, Have lock Street, or at residence, Havelock Street. Pnpils could be boarded if re quired. 4 41 lilil_WC:i-I_Yl¥ Owei, PIANOFORTE, SINGING, & HARMONY. THE NEW TERM HAS JUST COMMENCED. INTENDING PUPILS kindly com municate as early as possible. Theoretical Class for Preparation of Junior Intermediate and Senior Examina tion of the Trinity College, London, meets on SATURDAY MORNING at 8 30 a.m. ADDBESS, BOX 80, ASHBURTON. A CARD



Mrs A, G. Glaridte, TEACHER OF PIANOFORTE, ORGAN, and SINGING COX STREET, ASHBURTON. TERMS N APPLICATION. THE VIOLIN. MISS BESSIE SIMMONDS Teacher of the Violin, SAUNDERS' BUILDINGS, A.BBUETON.



1895. PIANOFORTE, SINGING AND FRENCH. MES F.^tfAOilG, WILLS STREET WEST qiHE THIRD TERM WILL BEGIN J MONDAY, September 16. Vacancies in each of the above. Terms on application.



National Mortgage & Agency Company. NATIONAL MORTGAGE AND AGENCY OOMPANY of NEW ZEALAND, Limited, Capital £1,000,000, Paid-up £200,000 HEAD OFFICE: 8 Great Winchester Street, London BRANCHES: Christchurch, Dunedin, Timaru, Oamaru, Invercargill, Wellington & Melbourne WOOL FOE LOOAL SALE OR SHIPMENT. THE NATIONAL MORTGAGE AND AGENCY COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND, Limited, are making Advances on Large or Small Wool Clips intended for either local sale or shipment to London, at Lowest Current Rates of Interest and FREE of COMMISSION Wool for Local Sale should be con signed to— NATIONAL MORTGAGE, CHRIST CHURCH, and when for Shipment to NATIONAL MORTGAGE, LYTTELTON We have made very complete arrange ments in London for the disposal of Wool and c.:.n place our clients upon most favorable terms



The Company's Shipments from the South Island alone last season amounted to over 18,000 Bales. Clients are reminded that the Com pany s Articles of Association provide for Proceeds of Wool and Produce being Secured under Separate Trust for the special account of principals WOOLPACKS, SEAMING TWINE and all Station Requisites supplied at Lowest Rates Note—Wool consigned to the Company at Lyttelton for Shipment will be received into the Shaw, Savill and Albion Sheds Free oj? Charge G. F. MARTIN, Manager, Christchurch. W. WALLIS, 10 119 Agent, Ashburton.



LF. AKDREWES & Ct>.—Sale now • on o Surplus Stock of Fane Goods, Toys, Books, Stationery and Account Books, and all a. greatly reduced prices for cash, at L F. Andrewes &Go



WANTED Known —Spectacles, Eye Protectors, Goggles, folders, and everything in the optical line at S. S_.lek's, Optician. , # " Niobe," the best halLcrown Kid Gloves lin bhe market. To be had at the Ashburton Drapery Company.



j t*TUD Nv'-' rF"'E-' ! '- '-V['L v>Hß' RToN ND i U_A_u.l'NDLM_ DISTRICT, THAT WELL-KNOWN TROTTING BTALLION, BALTIMORE. Black Horse, two white hind feet and white star on forehead, standing 16 hands high ; by Blackwood Abdallah, dam Jess by Quicksilver BaLTIMuRE won first prize as a two | year-old at OhriKtchurch and Ashburton |in 1891, beating large fields, and haa never been beaten in the show ring; Raced three times, winning Maiden Saddle at Plumpton and Da_h Handicap ao Ashburton Particulars as to service from the Groom In charge or the owner 9 114 D. McOOBMIOK, Valetta TO stand at T. Harold s Stables, West Belt, near Hospital, and travel THE SURROUNDING DISTRICTS, The Imported Standard bred TROTTING ,S|TAILLION, BACRAMENTO. I Brown Oolt; star in forehead, snip on nose, both hind pasterns white. Foale i May 21, 1891. Bred by J. B. Hapgin, Rancho de Paso Stud, Sacramento, California. Sired by Albert W„ 11333. Record, 2.20. Ist dam, Promptress, by Prompter, 2305; 2nd dam, Walla Walla Maid, 2.35, by Bel-founder, 62 Albert W., 11333. Record 2-.20, and winner of 25 heats better than 2.30. Sir of Little Albert, 2 10; High Tide, 2:175; Dudly Aloott, 3yra, 2.26£ ; and Flowing Tide, 2.14f. By Electioneer, 125. Ist dam Sister, by John Nelson; 2nd dam, LamoU mare Electioneer, 125. Sire of Sunol, 2.08J; Palo Alto, 2.08f; Mazanita, 2.16; Ameso, 2.16J; Adair, 2.17|; Lot Slooum, 2.17|; | Norval, 2.17J; Bonita, 2.18£; and 145 others j with records better than 2 30. By Hamble j teniae, 10 (Ry_dyk's) I hereby certify that the above Pedigree is correct J. B. HAGGIN, per P. G. Dunn. Sacramento bas _tar>ed three timeß, and won the Maiden Harness Trot at Plumpton last season. ! Paddocking accommodation provided for I maree, Is 6d per week. Terms on application j to T. HAROLD, Groom in charge, or Mangan and Wilson



TO TRAVEL the Hinds, Rangitata, Mayfield and adjoining districts, THE ENTIRE HORSE ZULU, BY CAMEL-RUTH' Terms for Season £210 a, payable January 1, 1896. For particulars, apply to 1018 R. BURNETT, in charge. rpIIiT^UREBRED CLYDESDALE I STALLION, Cavalier, Wi-^ Stand this season at Ashburton, and travel the Chertsey, Lauriston, and Methven districts.



CAVALIER is a massive horse, plenty of bone and hair, ie a beautiful mover, and has a perfect temper. Me is a bright bay horse, four years old, sired by Crown Prince, dam Polly. Crown Prince by Lord Salisbury (imported) dam Damsel (imported). Polly out of Darlb-g, sired by Prince of Wales, imported at a cost of fifteen hundred guineas. Damsel was a prizetaker at various shows in Otago and Southland. Folly was also the dam of the champion horse Hard Times, and was first at the Southland A. and P. Show as brood mare with foal at foot, while his sire Crown Prince is admittedly one of the best draught entires in the country. Lord Salisbury was never beaten in the Show ring, taking eight first prizea and seven Champion prizes in the colony, and seven first prizes in the Old Country, including Glasgow, Liverpool, and Edin burgh. Damsel took four first prizes, two Champions, asd four Champion prizes for either sex. CAVALIER is thus descended from the greatest prizetakers in the world, and cannot be beaten for breeding and appearance .Number of mares strictly limited, and early application necessary Terms—Four guineas 5 groomage 5s T. ROGERS, 9 182 Dromore and Ashburton



THAT GRANDLY BKED TROTTING I HORSE, Experience, BY GENERAL TRACY, DAM FANNY, Will Stand this season at Owner's Stable \ LAURISTON, Travelling to Methven once a week. EXPERIENCE is a bright bay colt, white star on forehead, and white hind fetlocks,' standing over sixteen hands high. Winner of first prize as a two-year-old at Ashburton in 1894. His dam, Fanny, is by Tribun , out of that well-known trotting mare Fan, and bred by Mr Cameron, of Springfield. His sire, General Tracy, is full brother to Kentucky, being by Berlin (imported) dam Jenny Tracy (imported ) Hiram Woodruff (that great authority on trotting) drove Jenny Tracy a mile in 2 13£ before she left America, and he also used to drive Berlin's full brother, Mambrino i Dudley, and says in his book if ever there was a horse could trot a mile in two minutes, Mambrino Dudley could before j seeing so much stud duty. It is thus i evider.' that Kentucky and General Tracy contain the very best strains of American trotting blood • Terms—Three guineas per mare; groom age ss, payable at first service Mares taken in to graze at Is 6d per week. Every care taken, but ho responsibility DENIS MoKENDRY^ 9 181 Lauriston



Blackwood Abdallah. THIS well known sire will travel the Ashburton District during the coming season. His progeny hold the most records on the New Zealand Trotting Tracks. TERMS—Four Guineas, season. Groomage, ss. Black Cave A BEAUTIFUL BAY, rising four years, by Blackwood Abdallah, imp., out of Miss Cave- g.d Wait-a-While. Both dams ate winners of several fast races. This colt stands 16 hands, is powerfully built, splendid temper, and is a grand mover. He will travel the Ashbur ton District. TERMS -Three Guineas, season. Grcomage, ss. Abdallah Shales VX7ILL stand at the Owner's Farm, » V Lyndhurst, and travel the Methven District, He is a dark brown colt, rising four years, by Blackwood Abdallah, imp., out of Twentyman—by the imported horse Shales. .He stands 16 hands, has a perfect temper, and is a very fast mover. TERMS—Three guineas, season. Groomage, ss. Full particulars, and ood paddoeking, can be had on application to MAX FRIi-DLANDBJR, or 10 23 The Qroorao in Charge.



Stud Notices. STUD hor->E6. NOTJOi. JO HUH.6E BRiEDERS. ~\/f~R J. K. BKGG'S Carriage Stallion ilooniertiirgr Will travel the same Districts as las year. 9 180 FRIVOLITY, (Cadogan—Nonsense, Albany—No Name) Will Travel in the WAKANUI AND SURROUNDING DISTRICTS THIS SEASON. For further particulars Bee Cards or apply to D. COCHRANE, Jtob., 9 117 Proprietor Wakanui SEASON 1895. TO STAND this Season and Travel the LAURISTON and neighboring Districts, The PUREBRED CLYDESDALE HORSE PHOTftCIIOM. PROTECTION is a dark brown, standing sixteen hands two inches on good legs, with immense bone and plenty of hair* He is compactly built, has splendid sound feet, and is a magnificent movei. He is perfectly quiet and good tempered, and is broken to all kinds of work. He haa proved himself a sure foal-getter PEDIGREE PROTECTION was bred by Mr James Henderson, Aparima Estate, Southland, and _b by Mr Russell's unrivalled Extinguisher, Extinguisher's dam. is Maggie McCormack, by Sir William Wallace, dam Miss McCormack. Miss McCormack by Lincoln shire Hero, grand-dam by Black Champion (imported). Miss iVlcCormackwas imported by the late David Nesbit, from McCormack Bros., rl asmania PROTECTION'S dam, Maggie, bred by Mr Henderson, Southland, is by Mr McKellar's Prince Royal, Christchurch; grand-dam, Old Maggie, by Old Pr'nce of Wales (imported). Prince Royal is by Mcintosh's Prince Charlie (imported from Scotland to Victoria). It will be seen by the foregoing pedigree that PROTECTION has descended from the best and most fashionable blood in Scotland and the Colonies TERMS—On application. Guarantees as per agreement. Groomage fee, 5s ; payable at first Bervice All season or guarantee mares, if sold or exchanged, to be held as in foal PETER DRUMMOND, 254 Lauriston.



PuDiic ootiees. DESIRING to supply a long felt want in Ashburton, I* am pleased to notify to the Public generally, that I have just received a Specially Imported Chair From America, with the very latest improvements, and so am now able to give my customers the most comfortable shave in town. R. D. WILSON, HAIRDRESSER, (Late McGregor's) in the premises of Mr C. PERCY Tobacconist, East Street, (Next Ashburton Drug Company). 10 66 WANTED KNOWN THAT J- MOISON IS STILL THE LEADING BOOTMAKER For Best Workmanship and Reliability and Punctuality. Always on the spot personally to attend to the proper needs and care of his customers. No changing about, being locally too well' rooted. The public have .very advantage in patronising him; then; money remains in the place, and they gee the best value in Boots aod Shoes in Ashburton. THE CHOICEST STOCKS OF ALL KINDS ALWAYS ON HAND. Repairs done at once at J. MOISON'S MPERMEABLE BOOTMAKER, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON.



COAL j MOUNT SOMERS j COAL GOAL j HOUSEHOLD | OOAL COAL ""J" HIS well-known and favorite House hold Coal is now delivered at the following rates per 4 tori truck:— Westerfield Railway Station, 15a per ton, freight paid. Ashburton Railway Station, 16s per ton, freight paid ; Meth ven, 19s 6d, freight paid. All orders must be accompanied cheque or P.O. vfder. GEORGE PARK, Mount Somers. T. H E COLONIAL MUTUAL Lin ASSORAKCE SOCIETY. (limited) offices in all the colonies and m !the united kingdom TOTAL NEWBUSIEESS since commencement of the Society exoeels TWENTY-ONE MILLIONS* Being an average of a million for each year of its existence. PREMIUMS MODERATE. Claims paid im_a_cl.a»ely on proof of death and title. Policies kept in force out of Sur render Yalne as long as there ia sufficient to pay one quarterly premium. Write for Proposal Forms and all informs tion to E. C. YOUNG, Canterbury District Agent. R. B. RESTELL, Lop.ai Agent; or ARTHUR E. GIBUS, Secretary for New * Zealand, Wellington. 10 154 'KEATING'S POWDEKS destroy. Rugs Fleas, Moth*, Beetles, and all other insectß, whilst quite harmless to domestic animals, In exterminating Beetles the success of this powder is extraordinary. It is perfectly clean in application* See the article you pureb-uge is Kbatings, i.e., with the signature Thomas Keating on each tin, as imitations are noxious and ineffectual, Sold in tins, 6d and Is each, by all chemists.