THE LATEST.

Australian.

Press Association— By Electric Telegraph— Copyright;. Keceived December 10, 10 50 a.m Sympathy. Sydney, December 10. The Premier has received from the Hon R. J. Seddon a telegram of sympathy with the sufferers from the Stock* on disßsti -r. The Squadron. Adelaide, '/ecemher 10 * English files state that H.M.S. Pearl relieves the Ringarooma early next year. I A Valuable Find. Perth, December 10 Professor Maryanski confirms the ' discovery of telluridee at Kalgoorlie. He says it is beyond doubt the richest find m the world, and ore of such richness has never been found before except at Cripple Greek, m Colorado. The Himalaya. Albany, December 10. Arrived, the Himalaya, from London; passengers for New Zealand : — Miss Hirst, Mesdames Vener, Williams, Parish, and Irving, Captain Robinson, Messrs Rose, Anderson, Ginger, Vener, Fairbanks, Rutherford, Williams, and Parish. Exploration. Hobart, December 10. An exploration party has discovered a splendid' route to connect Hobart with a junction of the Gordon and Dennison rivers. The route travels over a good deal of open country, and avoids the high altitudes. Another survey party is out and hopes to find a practicable route from the southern side to Gordon and Strahan, opening up valuable country. (Received December 10, noon) Exhibition. -Brisbane, December 10 As satisfactory assurance has been given to Government by the promoters as to the financial stability of the scheme for holding an exhibition, Go vernment has decided to extend its patronage to the venture, on the distinct understanding that it means no financial liability, other than is in volved m concessions as to* printing, postage and railage. A cable has been sent to the Agent-general m London to this effect. The buildings used for the Hobart exhibition will be erected at the exhibition, which is well for ward m the matter of British and foreign exhibits. It is expected to open about May.

MAGISTERIAL.

ASHBDRION— THUP SDAY. (Before Mr C. A. Wray, S.M.) Borough By-Laws. — Joseph Friedlander was fined 5s for riding a bicycle on a foot path m Moore Street. Stray Cattle— B. Kane was charged with allowing cows to wander on the roads. After hearing the case His Worship gave the girJ, who was supposed to have been m charge of the cows, a caution and dismissed the case. Mrs X ane appeared to answer the charge. — Nelson Eden was fined 5s for a like offence. Prohibits' Freedom. — James Gill, against whom a prohibition order was issued shortly since, at his own instance, was charged with having been found on licensed premises during the currency of the order. |t was not denied that, while waiting for Apama shed to open for the shearing season, (Gill had lived for several days at the Mount gamers Hotel, but he had done spin ignorance that the order extended to Mount Somers. Besides there was no other accommodation m the tpwnsbip. The polipe said Qill had been made aware that the order included Mount Somerß." Gi } was fined £% and costs. —Frederick Muschamp was charged on two informations with having obtained liquor at the Alford Forest Hotel, while a prohibition order was 'in force against him m the district. George MoWilliams was charged with having procured liquor for the above named person, also at the Alford Foreßt Hotel. Both pleaded not guilty, and Mr Wilding appeared for them.— The landlord of the Alford Forest hotel gave evidence to the effect that on the afternoon of November 17 last MoWilliams drew up his buggy at witness' door, came m, and ordered three drinks. These having been supplied to him, he took one liquor outside, and it was consumed by someone m the buggy. Did not know at the time who was m the buggy. The order was repeated. Witness a>ked McWilliams who' waß his mate, and was told to mind his own business. This was early m the after noon. They came back at six o'clock, but by this time witness had obtained from the post office a copy of the order against Muschamp. By Mr Wilding— Did not go outside to see who was m the buggy till after six, and it was then that Uo saw thac Muschamp was there Muschamp- oame out of 'the buggy, and forced his way into the bar, where he remained till about seven o'clock.— T. E. Fagan, J.P., said that on the evening m question he was asked by Timson, landlord of! the Alford Forest Hotel, to come down to the httel; He got there about six o'clock, and found Mascharap tnere flrjinjf, and' refusing to leave ' until he got Hqnorv Advised him to go away quietly, afld read, the order to him. Advised 'him to go several times, but he stayed, on tilj seven o'clock. He was stupid with drink.— Tim- Bpn, recalled, said it was whisky that was supplied _ to Mo Williams. — Two m.en"from thp distript gave evidence corroborative of that of the landlord of- the hotel. — Constable Pascoe, Methven, said he' had served a copy pf the order on Muschamp after the oc purrence, and it was at Timson's instigation that the informations were laid.— Mr Wild ing contended that no service of the prohi bition order had been made on Muschamp until November gs, and that being so Mua. ohamp was not a prohibited person under the Act. Nor did he reoognise service by letter on the*- publican. His Worship took time to consider those points and others raised by Mr Wilding, and the informations were adjourned till next week.

Civil Cases.— A. L»wrieV C. O'Connor, > £19 6b; R. M. Cuthbertson v A. H. Stur geon, £3 3s— undefended cases, m whigh judgment wbb given for plaintiffs. In • the judgment eummbns case of JT. H. Stephens v Spring, it was under stood that £2 would be paid before next Court day, and an adjournment for this was made. In same v Jones, an order was made for immediate payment or seven days' itaprietonment. An grder m l^iogston ' v Markey was rhad& of immediate payment or & mdhth?s imprisonment, but fcheoyder was nob to take effect for a fortnight. Mahood v Gray— Order for 10s a week till amount of £3 7s 9d be paid.

Lady Zetland, with all her blushing honors thick upon her, arrived at her home at Grove Farm, Tinwald, to-day. Her racing days are over, not because she is at all unfit for the turf— she has many days of fleet sunning still left to her ao far as fitness goes f-put heqww her owners have Selected- 16 mdke a 'matron of her j and she will m future devote her energies arid -^tentjon to s^cli dutie.B as. are calculated to perpetuate the race of racers, of whiph the grand mare has bpen sq brilliant and proSfcable a scion. POWPSB destroys bugp, fleae, moibs, beetles, and all other insects, whilst quite harmless to doraeptio animals. In exterminating beetles the anooesß of this powder is extraordinary. It ia perfectly olean m application. See the artiole you purchase is Keating's, as imitations are noziooi and ineffectual, Sold m tins. 63, 1b |Qd Sff 6d eiob, by »1 ohemfits,

CRICKET.

I The Queensland Team.

A meeting of cricketers, both pasb and present, was held m the County Chambers last evening— Mr Purnell presiding. About thirty gentlemen were present. The object of the meeting was to take steps to secure, if possible, a visit to Ashburcon from the Queensland team, which is about to make a tour of the colony. Mr Wilding was present, and gave some information as to the mode of procedure. It was stated that a guarantee of £60 would be necessasy, but the gate money vv. vi i bo available to the promoters of the niftioh. After some discussion, over £18 was subscribed m the room, and a cuinmitttb was appointed to canvass for the remainder of the sum required. It was decided to ask the Cricket Council to arrange for a match m ABhburton — Queensland team v. a team composed of eighteen players selected from those of the clubs comprising the ABhburton County Cricket Association, and clubs m South Canterbury The Selection Committee of the Ashbnrton Club was appointed to select the team, and make all necessary arrange ments.

SERGEANT MOLLER.

I * Press Association — By Electria Telegraph. Wellington, December 9. Sergeant Moller, well known on the West Coast and at Ashburton, but more recently m charge of the Blenheim police district, has been commit ted to the Mount View Asylum.

Strong English Words.

When a person says " I suffered excrucia ting pain," he expresses a fact m the strongest words afforded by the English language. The word ' excruciating ' comes from crux, a cross, and signifies an intensity of agony comparable only to that endured by one who undergoes the barbarous punish ment of crucifixion. There aro some diseases, which, for a time, cause pain of this acute and formidable nature. Co find a relief for it, when possible, is at once the impulse of humanity and the studious desire of science. Two brief examples may indicate i what success is attending the effort to both comfort and cure cases of this kind. " Nearly all my life," writes an intelligent woman, " I have borne the burden of what seemed to be incurable illness. 1 always felt heavy, weary, and tired. My appetite ■- was poor, and after eating I had a cruel pain at my chest and between the shoulders. Frequently the pain was so intense that I was impelled to loose my clothing and walk about the room. My nerves were disordered and impressible, and I was, consequently, easily disquieted and upset. My sleep was habitually bad, and I seemed none the better for spending a night m bed. Eating buc little my strength waned of necessity, and 1 came to be very weak. For a long time I got about feebly and with difficulty. "In August, 1887, I had an attack of rheumatic gout, which gave me the most harrowing experiences of my life. Tho complaint took its usual oourse and refused to yield to the ordinary treatment. Through the partial failure of the liver and kidneys dropsy Bet m and my legs and feet became puffed and swollen. I suffered excruciating pain and was confined to my bed for thirteen weeks. Remedies of every description were tried but to little purpose. ' My brother, visiting me one day, said he had been cured of an attack of dropsy by Mother Seigel's Syrup. I got a bottle from Mr Hewitt, the chemist, m Seven Sisters Koad, and after taking it felt a trifle easier. I continued taking it, and soon the pain and awel ing abaied. I could eat without pain or inconvenience, and by a few weeks further ute> of the Syrup I was not only free from any local ailment, but felt better than I ever did iv my life before. Since then I have enjoyed continuous good heilth, taking a do.-c of Mother Seigel's Syrup occasionally for some transient indis position. You are at libercy to publish my letter. Signed, Mrs E izaberh Rogers, 42, Plevna Road, South Tottenham, London, September 13lh, 1895.' • In January, 1892,' writes another, ' I had an attack of iofluenza, and was confined to my bed for eighteen weeks thereafter. Subsequently I was very weak and could get up no strength. What little food J forced down (having no appetite) gave me excruciating pain, so that I was afraid to eat. I came to be exceedingly weak and had. frequent attacks of dizziness. I was worn almost to a skeleton and none thought I would recover. 'In June, 1892, Mr Smith, a friend of ours, recommended me to try Mother SeigeFa Syrup, which I at OQQ6 procured of Mr George Coombs, the chemist m Huckcall. After taking it for only one week 1 felt greatly benefited. I could eat better, and food agreed with me. Continuing with the Syrup I grew stronger and stronger, and soon felt even better than before I was attacked by the influenza. You are free to print this statement if you wish to do so. -igned, Mrs Ruth Halliday, 44, High Street, Hucknall Torkard, Nottingham, March 19bh, 1895.' Intense pain may or may not indicate urgent danger to life, but it is hard to bear, and very exhausting jusc the same. In cases of rheumatic gout (Mrs Rogers) the pain is caused by a poisonous acid m the tissues, originally produced by the decomposition of food m the stomach — indigestion or dyspepsia. The same poison acting on the liver and kidneys creates the other symptoms mentioned. In the case of Mrs Halliday the ailment was dyspepsia, which m the first place invited influenza,' and then remained to torment. her. <■• *• ' ' It is best and easiest to prevent pain hs* using (Mother Seigel's Syrup immediately when the slightest illneßS appear s, "

It will be seen by a new advertisement m another column tbab Messrs Craighead and Berryman are probably now showing the largest stock of new tweeds and fashionable tailoring goods ever exhibited m Ashb^'r ton'. 'This speaks we}l for ' their enterprise I and local industry. ' I Mothers will find Chamberlain's Cough ■ Remedy especially valuable for croup and whooping cough. Jt w^ll give prompt relief and is safe and pleasant. Wet hsve sold it for gev-eral year* and \% has never failed to give the most perfect satisfaction. G> W. Riohards, Duquesne, Pa. Sold by the ASK' ?urton Drug Company,

Synopsis of New Advertisements. W. Sutherland— Wanted Boy. Mr and Mrs Poole— Thanks. „ Carson and Co — Wanted Boy . J. Heseltine— Slaughter license. Miss E. McDonnell — Wanted improvers to Dressmaking.

tm APflßPftfoa GPABDIAK >. THURSDAY, ftEOtittßfifc 10, 1866.



Business Notices. <$ i -' » — = — . -=. .. ..T-^-. >-. -g BULBS. BULBS. BULBSI i -^ SPECIAL CHEAP OFFER OF IMPORTED BULBS at Price*! Never heard of before. A ■ - : j FLETCHER BROS., I As KIMMO 4 BLAIR'S Agents, have been aivised by them of a Jargel shipment of bUI.BS from Europe just come to h .nd, wLich they intead clear at Very Low Prices, as will be seen by the folio Mag list i— | HyaCiDtl P \r dS^n &nd doUblfl)> fC ° m 59 6d Jon^ il9 ' lwga«ngle^weet«cented bright^ TuliSs'selS 6^^ 8 !? 81^ ff °f m 6d J*Z d ° Z A»»oJ?£SiJfcfe 6d per doz I xuiips select, named Donb!e, from 6d doz Chionodoxa (glory of the snow) from 9d OttriS? Alao the following kinds, vi :— - Ranunculus, Scilla, Sparaxis, trilliuip, Fritillaria, etc. B&rdJfJZif F . lowe r in g. Wta have now an opportunity o f stocking their $ |" a cltaLue " beautlfu1 ' and at a small °08*. Please call and i CROCKERY. CROCKERY. CROCKERY. onr XL'S? n °7 i aDdil S a - larg v ah [P ment of CROCKERY of all kinds for our Christmas trade. Having bought them ia the best- markets for Spot Cash, we are enabled to sell them at Lower Prides than afcyone m Ashburton. £o£ 5? dP 6aCh White ft^ d ChiDa * <***> ta 3d * Black and Gold Teapots (beat quality), from Cups and Saucers, from 3a 9d per doz pu f s!*pt, from 28 6d per do, . tSfiSZr "* "— * Lovely China Cruets, only lid each ~ " And all other lines Equally Cheap, TEA. TEA. TEA. Splendid Tea, m 51b and 101 b tins, from Is 5d per lb Really Good Station Tea, m chests and from la per lb NEW SEASON'S FRUIT. NEW SEASON'S FRUIO^ Our New Season's Fruit,. per s.s. Rafcaia, now to hand. ! 50 Cases Finest New Carranfca 10 Box^s Muscatela 11 ax T jaasssaa.-**" 11 " Br^^T™" 0 " 8 S Gross Bowto-Baenoe of Lemoß iSZAp'tu low tM tad S pic. talo2pioketera4 26 Boxes Finest New Sultanas * ' 0- To be obtained from the Cheapest House m Ashburton— FLETCHER BROS., CASH SUPPLY STORES, ASHBURTON AND OHRISTCHUROH. Telephone— 24 80x— 67 CHRISTMAS PREsiNTS~ IN JEWELLERY. — - — :o:- FOR CHRISTMAS PRESENTS. T) AY A VISIT to the Leading Jewellery Establishment m the district Just Opening Up the following lines, suitable for the Christmas Trade- Gold and Silver Brooches, Ladies' Rings Set with Diamonds, Pearls, Rubies, Sapphires, etc. Gentlemen's Gold and Silver Sleeve Links, and Full Sets. A Special Line LADIES 1 ENAMELLED WATCH. & STERLING SILVER CHAIN FOR 3Osi * Gold and Silver Jewellery of Every Description, specially suitable for CHRISTMAS PRESENTS. A Nice Selection of Noveltieß, suitable for small Presents, from 3a 6d, 7a 6d and lQfl. N.B.— ALL GOODS MARKED VERY LOW m PLAIN. FIGURES AT S. SAL-EX'S, TEE LEADING JEWELLERY AND WATCH REPAIRING ESTABLISHMENT, EAST STREET. LARGEST STOCK. NEWEST STYLES (Telephone No. 80.) H. M. JONES. / H. M. JONES. SANTA CLAUS° : AND FATHER CHRISTMAS ARE COMING AGAIN, to the great delight of young and old. IN order to give the above dhtiigunh/d perse nages a fitting reception, H. M. JONES has specially imported from several leading London fit ma, a great variety of STATIONERY, TOYS, DOLLS & FANCY GOODS,^ Now Landing, ex Rimutaka, Mattua, Ralaia, aid Pakeha, from London; Tasmania and Talune, frcm Melbourne. J The Ashburtbn Box of Stationer/, Is and 6d boxes, unsurpassed for value by any House m the trade. Plain and F*ncy Stationeiy. Latest) Tints and Styles. BOOKS. BOOKS. BOOKS. A Varied and Well-selecbed Stock of REWARD PRIZE and PRESENTATION BOOKS from Ward, Lock & Co., Cassell & Co., Nesbitt &Co., R. T. Society, and others. Poets and Standard Works m cloth and Morocco bindings. SCHOOL COMMITTEES LIBERALLY DEALT WITH. TOYS. TOYS. TOYS. TOYS A Large Variety of all sorts — from ald Squeaker to a Steam Engine. D^omii" Trumpets, Balls, Arks, Watches, Magic Lanterns, Skipping Ropes, Skittles, Balls, Cubes, Games, Dogs, Cits, Owls, Monkeys, Sheep, Beach Horses, Rocking Horses, Wheel- barrows, Engines, Hobby Horses, Carts, Horses and Carts, Trains, Tea Sets ,• Wood, Wool, Rag, and Rubber Toys too numerous to particularise. DOLLS. DOLLS. DOLL^. DOLLS. ALL SORTS AND SIZES FROM Id to 10a. Dolls that tqueik and Dolls that won't. Dolls that break and Dolls that don't Wood, Wool, Rag, Compo, Wax, and Rubber Dolls. « FANCY GOODS. FANCY GOODS. Work Baskets, Ladies' Companions, Mirrors, Albums, Writing Cases, Writing Desks Work Boxes, Glove and Handkerchief Boxes, Shell Boxes, Brackets, Plaques, Hand Bags' Plush and Leather Goods. - . Electro-plated Ware, Fancy China and Glass Ware, Vases, Ornaments, cheap, pretty and useful. Flower Bulb and Specimen Vases, 3d to 6d each. CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR CABDS. Great Variety and Designs. Boxes and Packets. Wonderful values. Must be seen to be appreciated. CRICKETING & LAWN TENNIS MATERIALS from Wisden and Co.»«, London. Bats, Balls, Stumps, Racquets, Etc. H. MP JONES. %;; M



A.R.V. A PUBLIC SOCIAL will be held ab the Orange Hall on WEDNESDAY, December 16, m aid of the funds of the Shooting Committee. Dancing at 8 p.m. Gentlemen, 2s 6d ; ladies free. W. E. DOLMAN, 12 62 Captain Commanding A.R.V. AUCKLAND GOLDMINING SHARES FOR SALE. fT\HB Ake Ake, 100 acres, £4 per hundred. JL This joins the Puru Consolidated, and haa three rich reefs through it. Machinery on the ground. Meeting called for 9bh December to consider terms of purchase. Now is the time to buy. The Killarney Extended, Mount Morgan, aud Mount Lyell amalgamated, 300 acreß. As some very ric,h, reeft traverse this pro- perty, buyer* will find this claim a Becond Waiai mine, and money put into this claim should remain as a family investment. Also the Rakaia and others at from 10Q shares upwards. FRED. MA&EIG, Arcade, Ashburton. SLAUGHTERING LICENSE. I HEREBY give notioe that I intend to apply for a SLAUGHTERING LICENSE for kxrge and Small Cattle on R.S. 4554, at County Council Meeting, to be h%ld on Jaauary 8, 1897. JAMES HESELTINE, Tinwald, December 3, 1896. 12 5 METHVEN SPORTS PROGRAMME. CORRECTION IN RULE No. 5. FOR Ist of October, 1895, read lsb of October, 18.96, ©. H. ALINGTON, 12 6J$ Hon.. Sec. FOR SALE OR TO LET, A NEW SEVEN-ROOMED HOUSE, simated. ia Burnett Street, opposite Catholic Church. Apply to AUBKRT ROBERTS, \Z 5 West Street,



FOR SAL E — A WELL-BUILT 8-Boomed DWEL LING-HOUSE, with Stable, Coach house, and Outbuildings attached, and about 4J aereß of land, situated at Tinwald. Apply to Mr C. W. Purnell, Solicitor Montgomery's Buildings. - 11 220 NOTICE. NOTICE is hereby given, m pursuance of the Public Reserves Act, 1885, clauses 5 and 6, that the Ashburton Domain will be set apart for the Fire Brigades 9 Competition on WEDNESDAY, the 16th day of Decenu ber inab., on which day charges will be made for admission thereto on the following scale, viz. : — For each Adult One shilling For each Horse ... ... One shilling For each Trap One shilling J. SEALY, Chairman Ashburtou Domain Board. December 1, 1896. *2 18 TINWALD. FOR SALE. "PROPERTY well situated, fronting the XT Main South Road, and not far from.] the Railway station, belonging to Mr Hedley J. Chesterman, as follow^ viss, — Lot 16, on which is erected a Square Dwelling House of four rop^s, with porch, etc., also Small Stable, etc, and sections 17 and 18 adjoining. To be sold ab a whole, or \f deslved seps.rately. As Mr . phestavma^n iff. now residing m the northern part of, the provincial district, the p?op,ertjf is to be sold at a sacrifice, and on easy terms of payment. "Full particulars on application. T. BULLOCK, Agent. TO FARMERS AND OTHERS. 1 f\C\ ACRES ; Situated about 3 miles lUv from Winslow, all fenced^ pa.pt fa English grasses, remainder i^ its native Btate. There is a gpoi cottage of 3 rooms with verandah," etc.; erected on the farm— of MrT. B. Richards. Price wanted £400, on exceptionally easy terms of payment, viz., £50 cash, balance by install ments extending over 4 years, b^o^r^ng the low rate of interest of a pjej; osnlj. ppc annum. ° - v ■ % BULXOQK,



. Bt.sir.e s Notices MELLO R'S I'ZEALANDIA' BOOT STORE IS now making a Special Christmas Display of Summer Boots and Shoes. Already the Ashburton Public have pronounced it to be the CHEAPEST AND BEST ASSORTED STOCK EVER SHOWN IN ASHBURTON. — Please Note a Few Qaoiation3— Lad ieß' pretty two-atrap shoas, tan and black, 7s 6d Ladies' strap shoes, 4s 9d Ladies' and Gentlemen's w aterproof Canvas Shoes — Splendid value % ... Ladies' Oromelette Shoes from 8s 9d— Very cheap Ladies' Shoes, 6s 6d — Great bargains. THOUSANDS OF OTBEE LINES, THAT DEFY COMPETITION. Look a(> windows and you will admit that'it is the Best display ever made m Aahburton A trial will at onoe convince you of the difference m price and quality from other boot-shops. Note Address— JAMES MELLOR, TANCRED STREET, ASHBURTON. AN EYE-OPENER FOR FARMERS. BINDER TWINE - - - ■ - - BINDER TWINE. jgEFORE PURCHASING ELSEWHERE call at our office and inspect sample*, obtain prices, make your purchases and save money. W. H. COLLINS & CO., "SOLE AGENTS. A LARGH2 ASSORTMENT OF PRESERVING JARS NOW ON VIEW, £JOMPRISING-LIGHT AND HEAVY ENAMELLED, COPPER AND BRAS MASON'S JAM JARS, m all sizas, at Specially Low Prices,— Also, The Celebrated LIGHTNING Preserving Jars. ' Inquire our Price Before Going Elsewhere, or you will be Disappointed. J. ORB, & CO.



T. Bullock. TO FARMERS AND OTHKRS. FOR SALE. £\QA ACRES . Wakanui Plains, front- wOU ing the road leading to the School, being R.S. 25093 and others, mostly m English grasses, well watered with County Water Races, very suitable to work with some of the rich, heavy Wakanui Lands. Terms and full particulars furnished on application. T. BULLOCK. TO LET — Shop and Dwelling m Moore Street, rental, 5a 6d per week. T. BULLOCK. TO LET. FTIHE Rev Mr Blake's property, well X situated corner of Wilkin Street and Main South Road, jusb beyond the Traffic Bridge. T. BULLOCK. MONEY. SPECIAL sum of £550 to lend on ap. proved freehold aeciirity at lowest current rates. T. BULLOCK. TO LET, at a low rental, Shop and Premises, Triangle Buildings, lately occupied by Mr Kirk. T. BULLOCK FOR SALE, AN IMPROVED FARM OF 1 AAQ ACRES, situated above the JL \J €/ O Dromore Railway Station, being K.S. 27388, and others. A portion m crop the remainder m English grasses. There is a farm house of 5 rooms, also granary, 12 stalled stable, loose boxes and other buildings erected on the property. Well watered with county water races. Terms and full particulars furnished on application. T. BULLOCK p— — — — — I, i ,1 ———i PUBLIC NOTICES THANKh. ~ "It/TR and Mrs Poolb wish to return their sincere thanks to all who asßis* ted m removing their furniture at the late fire m Moore Street. A'so to Mb and Mbs Davis, Royal Hotel, who kindly lodged them for the night, and to many others for their hospitality also. 12 77 GENERAL TRACY, Holder of the winning record for two I miles, YY ILL STAND AT MY i COACH STABLES, ASHBURTON, EVERY MONDAY AND TUESDAY, During the Season, Commencing on MONDAY, October 5. THE WORKMAN, First prize Draught Stallion will stand the season at my farm Flemington. For further particulars, apply J. C. N. GRIGG, 9 175 ' Longbeach. THE THOROUGHBRED HORSE AU REVOIJRji WILL stand m ABhburton, and travel , the Rakaia, Ashburton, and Hinds Districts this season. Au Revoir is a hand- some chestnut horse, and stands 15 3 hands high.; For Pedigree see cards. The following are a few of Au Revoir's performances :— D.J.O. Autumn meeting— Stewards Furae and Welter Handicap, 100 soys. D.J.C. Hopeful Stakes, 120 soys. D.J.C. Flying Handicap, 100 soys ; beating Paramu, and Lady Zetland. ,D. J. C. Tradesmen's Handicap, 120 soys. D.J.C. St Andrew's Handicap, 180 soys ; beating Saracen and others. C.J.C. Stewards' Handicap, 200 soys. C.J.C. Metropolitan Stakes, 400 soys ; beating Liberator, Prime Warden and Ich Dien. Palmerstpn Cup, 200 so yb. D.tKC. For bury Handicap, 200 eova $ beating Beadonwell, Dilemma, and others. Wanganui Stakes Handicap, 200 soys ; beating Rosefeldt, and Queen of Trumps. Wellington Racing Club Autumn Handicap, 115 sovb ; beating Lady Zetland, Lottie, and Saracen. Hinds.— Wednesday Evenings. TERMS — Season, £2 ; Guarantee, £3 Groomage fee, ss. Paddocking Is 6d per week, all care tftken but no responsibility. Owaere at time of service held responsible for fee. For further particulars apply to J. O*BRIEN, Proprietor, Ashbnrton. R., McDONNELL, Groom inoharge. 9 120 TO TRAVEL ASHBURTON AND SURROUNDING CJSTR.XPT, ! THAT WELL-.KNOWNj TROTTING STALLION BALTIMORE. Black Horse, two white hind feet and white star on forehead, standing ]Q hands high ; by Blacljfwpod Abdullah.* dam J,esa by Quicksilyer. v BALTIMORE won first prizje as a, two- year-old at Christchurch and Ashburton m 18$!, beating large fields, and for the best trotting stallion at Ashburton m 1895. Raced three times, winning Maiden Saddle at Plumpton and Dash Handicap at Ashburton. Season mares seived last year and not m foal, half fees, Good paddooking free to January 1, 1897. All oare taken but no responsibility. FEES. — Guarantee, £1 ; Season, £2 ; groom ss. For further particulars apply to Groom m charge,, or D. MoCormiok, Valetta. 986 TO STAND AT THE OWNER/S Farm and travel the MethYen district, Once a Week, the Trotting Colt, GENERAL STANDISH, By General Tracy, out of Gray Steel, out of Mr Cameron's Fanny, out of Fanny [Fern, by Shales (imported), dam of Duncan Abdallah, Springfield Molly and many others. GENERAL STAITpiSH tp.6k" first pria© and, speejja) asj & yearling," and first and second ftb two years old, has never been beaten m the Show ring. He started m the Juvenile Stakes, and winning his heat, distanced the other starters. Grass free to January 1, 1897. All care, but no responsibility. For terms, and further particulars, apply to — Groom m Charge, or F. McCAFFJSRTtf, 34 ~ ' Lyndhurst. TO Stand at ABhburton, and travel the Aiethven, Aiford Forest, and surround- ing districts,' ' "' x TH.jj) T/HQRQUGHBRED HORSE, MARLBOROUGH, By St George— Farewell. MARLBOROUGH was a very good per- former. During his racing career he started m5l raceß, 19 of which he won, 11 seconds and 9 thirds, showing exceptional brlliancy and gamenesß. „„.-- He was awarded first priao at last Aahbur- ton show, •» ■> y: '' " > G.\i'#er.ufc time oi service held responsible for 'fee. <• '• • - For further particulars, apply to J. MoPQNNELL, Ashburton,



Manmer and Graves. • WOOL. t — — . MESSRS HANMER AND GRAVES are prepared to make LIBERAL * | CASH ADVANCES (free of commission) 3 on ALL CLIPS entrusted to them for sale or shipment. ARRANGEMENTS have been de by ; which their customers can have their clips ' offered either m ABhburton, Christchurch or » i ; Timaru, and if so desired, we are prepared to obtain quotations from Australian buyers, I having made special arrangements for that ■ purpose. ALL CLIPS WILL BE CAREFULLY ! VALUED BY SPECIAL EXPERTS. Hanmer & Graves. NEW AUCTIONEER" WE BEG TO NOTIFY THAT WE HAVE ENGAGED MR J. R. BLAND, AS AUCTIONEER, And that we shall he represented at the Rakaia, Geraldine, and Rangitata Sales, as well as at Ashburton. All Business en* trusted to aim on our account will have careful attention. HANMER AND GRAVES. REAPERS AMD BINDERS. WE have been appointed AGENTS for R. HORNSBY AND SON'S REAPERS AND BINDERS, and shall keep their Machines m Stock, as well as all the necessary Extras for the Machines. SEEDS. WE have been appointed Agents for the Ashburton County for Messra Sutton and Sons, Reading, and have on hand Stocks of Ryegrass, Cocksfoot, Trefoil, White Clover, Colonial Clover, Rape, Turnips, Mangel, Swedes, Timothy, Fescue, Alsike, etc. All New and Fresh Seeds this season. HANMER & GRAVES. SUPERPHOSPHATE. WE HAVE NOW IN STORE, ou first shipment of this year's Im- portation of the well-known ANGLO-OONTIEENTAL SUPERPHOSPHATE, and are now prepared to book orders. Prices on application. HANMER & GRAVES WE have various sums for hvcEtncri Freehold Security. HANMER & GRAVES. Friedlander Bros-, Limited. WOOL. WOOL. WOOL. SEASON 1896-97, XXTE PREPARED to make LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES (Free of Commission) on Clips placed m our hands for Sale, either by Auction at Ashburton and Christchurch, or privately, or for Ship- ment to the Australian or English markets. Our ABhburton Stores are so well and favorably known that they need do comment as to their adaptability for displaying Wool. | At Christchurch a NEW STORE is being specially built for us, ana will be. one of the I Bests Wool Stores m New Zealand. Our Second Sale will take place— At Christchurch, December 1,1, 1896. At Ashburton, Pteoember 3j4, 1896. WOOLPACKS, TWINE, * BRANDING. , ' MATERIAL" Supplied at Lowest Current Ratjea. FRIEDLANDER BROS,, Ltd. VITE HAVE FOR SALE GOOD SEED AND EATING POTATOES. FRIEDLANDER BROS., LIMITED. -VTTE ARE LANDING AND BQG&ISQ » ORDERS FOR Anglo-Continental Superphosphate PURE BONE DUST, LOWES? MAR&ET RATES, We are also prepared to supply ISLINGTON & BELFAST MANURES, AT FACTORY PRICES. F r RIEDLAN_DER BROS., LIMITED. -TTTE HAVE FOR PIVSVATE SALE A COMPLETE THREBHING PLANT, Consisting of EIGHT HORSE-POWER TRACTION ENGINE, COMBINE, ELEVATORS, WATER CART, Etc., * AH m Firab Claaß Order. FfWßDfcAtf PER BROS., Ultimo



FIRE BRIGADES' " COMPETITION. TO BE HELD IN TUB AgHB^RTQN DOMAIN, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 16 (Anniversary Day). NINE Brigades, representing the leading Champion's of Mew Zealand, will com- pete. Children's Sports. - 12 11 TBTJ^T I^UN^p J ■ to iMw"" f\N APPROVED FREEHOLD Security, at LOWEST Current Rate of Interest. Apply to JOHN ORR ou HUGO FRXEPLANDER,