RUAPUNA.

From Our Coirespondmib . THE WEATHER. TKe weather here, though much improved upon what it was a fortnight ago, is still very unsettled. Last week was, on the whole, a week of mill and genial weather and as might be expected, the growth both m crops and pasture, which has been rather backward, showed a marked improvement. ' But on the afternoon of £unday last a heavy hailstorm passed over the district, and did some damage to the rape, and early turnip crops, the young plant 3 being knocked about considerably. This was followed by a few hours of rain from the south-west which, like all our other rains this season, was bitterly cold, but was not without some benefit, as the land was getting dry and hard. LAMBING. The lambing is now praotically over, and the result is certainly much more satiafac tory to farmers than was that of last year. From crossbred ewes the average may be put down about 100 per cent, m one or two instances the yield reaching 125 ; and from merino ewes there will be an average of something like 80 per cent — m some cases the yield reachiag 90. As the pastures this year are m fair condition the lambs are looking uncommonly well. PROHIBITION.

Prohibition meetings were announced to have been held m Ruapuna and Mayfield on Friday and Saturday evenings respectively, but for some reason or other both meetings fell through. The speakers were to have come from Aahburton. Many of the resi dents will be inclined to regard the mishap as of no serious consequence, either to them selves or others ; but not because they are supporters of the liquor traffic, as prohibi tionists are too apt to speak of those who disagree with them and their movement. .3Vith few exceptions the residents are m thorough sympathy with the great principle of temperance, and many of them indeed will be found to auvocate the desirableness of abstinence as a matter of expediency ; but as for prohibition— "Ah ! That is a horse of another color. For the purpose of ensuring safety for themselves atad othets they may voluntarily abstain from intoxi cating drink, but they would never think of claiming the right to force, by law, with its pains and penalties, the same practice on others, even though it should happen that abstainers comprised the majority of electors". They have read their history too well for that. They know how that m Reformation and Covenanter days the'r forefathers suffered persecution and death rather than submit to the claims of a majority to rule m the domain of personal liberty," and insist by law on the minority following the same practices as-ihemselve^ instead of the dictates of their individual consciences. They honour highly those heroes of the past ; they value the heritage of civil and religtoui liberty handed down to them ; and they are not likely to vote for giving a prohibition majority the leg il right to triumph on the liberties of others. POLITICAL.

In matters political the contest ia ju?t commencing. Mr McLachlan will be the first on the field, and will open the cam paign at Mayfield on Thursday night. Seme little time ago, h'-vever, Mr Wright's bup porters were to the fore, and a strong com mittee was B°t un m loo 1 ? after his interest* ia view ot the comi .g election, and, there can be little doubt that being well known and- respected, having interests m the dis trict identic*! with those of the electors, and gifted with a ripe experience m political affaire, he will poll a large number of votee. LIGHT RAILWAYS. -, v ~" By the way, lam glad that m your issue of the 10th inst., you brought uader th e notice of your readers the question of light and cheap railways such as are to be found m France, and the requirements of Aehbur ton county m a matter of this kind. There is a large portion of the county not 'yet served by any railway, and where, as you point out, because of the flatness of the country a railway of this kind could be laid down at something like the c st of making a road. That part of the county lying betweeu the Hinds and Bingitata rivers and exfend ~-ing from tho hills to the main line is a case m point. At present travelling to Ashbur ton is mostly done by road, a distance of from 25 to 30 miles, and for. the most part over roads th it are not of the best. A rail way of twenty miles m length could touch the main line and tap all the country above.

This would be of great service to the sett'rrs, besides saving a considerab'e outlay m road < making and maintaining, and -probably adding to the revenue of the Railway De partment. Will our candidates when speak ing at Ruapuna say whether they are pre preparod to do anything m this important matter?

RAILWAY TIME TABLE.

Trains leave Ashburton FOR THE NORTH every day at 7.20 a.m., 3.40 p.m., and 7.5 p.m. (express). . On Mondays, Wed nesdays, and Fridays, an extra train leaves at 11.0 a.m. Trains arrive from the North "very day at 10.45 a.m., 12.48 noon (express) and 8 0 p.m. Trains leave Ashburton FOR THE SOUTH every day at 10.56 a.m , and 12 53 noon (express). On Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays a train leaves at 3.50 p.m. A train leaves for Mount Somers branch line every day at 4.25 p.m. The branch train arrives m Asbburron at 9". 45 a.m. . Trains leave Pakaia for Methven daily (Thursdays excepted) at 7.5 . p.m., on Tuesdays at 10.10 a.m, and' on Thursdays at 12.20 noon. Trains leavs Methven at the following times respectively - 6.50 every day, except FridayH ; 10 30 Fridays 3.10 p.m. Tuesdays.

THE WSBBOETOft GtJARDIAfc ': ffiTJBSDA*, NOVEMBEB 19, 1896

Printed and Published by the Aahbnrton Publishing Company, Limited, at the! Steam Printing Office, Burnett Street. ABhbnrton. TBUBBDAY, NOVEMBER W, *89G



■ ■■■•■- -. : V... . -■■■. , :■ --- - — --- -"* William Fleming, GENERAL PRODUCE DEALER. \\fISHES to inform the Aahburton V Public that- he has started busi- ness m ihe General Produce Trade, m hose premises lately occupied by K. B. ResttiU, next the A&hburton Club, Burnett Street. He trusts to get a fair share* of the public patronage, by keeping only good quality goods, at loweat current rates. Note the Address. BURNETT STREET, NEXT ASHBURTON CLUB. 89 ■ ■ E • 2 s S■ g I S I § I' S h « ■ g > sff a 5 s irf 2 "I- 1 2 W A N T E D, sfiCONI>HAND BAGS. NEWCASTLE, V> ESTPORT, BRUNNER NUTS, MOUNT SOMERS, ANB ALLANDAL.E COALS, always m Slock. ALSO— ■COKE, FIREWOOD, POSTS, RAILS STAKES, and all fencing material. I wish to draw the attention of the public to the celebrated AILANDALB COAL, Which has held, its own [against all the Lignites m the market. It is screened, and burns with a flame to a clean ash, leaving no dangerous emberß, and is really the beat and cheapest Native coal to be had. One trial will convince you. James JEjllioti. SOLE AGENT, WEST STREET, Opposite D. Thomas' Grain and Wool Stores. Telephone No. 83. J. B. Chapman^ PAINTER, GLAZIEB, PAPERHANGEE & SIGN- WBITEB THE ARCADE, next Mr J. 0. Duncan's, ASBBUBTON, X "DEGS to inform bis old friends and the Public, that he has RE COMMENCED BUSINESS m Abhburton, and will be glad to execute any work they may eu trust to him, m bis well-known satisfactory manner. J. H. Chapman. LOOK. LOOK. PHOTOGRAPH "\T HD'TOGBAPH X J. T. MITCHELL DESIRES TO THANK the Public for their past Patronage, hoping they will continue the same. Having now gone into the business properly; and having some of the Seßt apparatus procurable, and a fine new lighted Studio, he intends to torn oub the FINES! WORK POSSIBLE. Why go to Christchurch when you can get the work done juso as Cheap m your own town? CABINETS, 12s per Dozen. PLATINOTyPE.— The finest artistic work done for less than Christchuroh prices. — J*m T\/T ITCHELI* . ± . IYJL ITOHELL, PORTRAIT AND LANDSCAPE PHOTOGRAPHER, Opposite English Church, Tancred Street \ ASHBUETON. 10 13 GRAHAM &~CO7b "~ p ATE NT PIERMANEN FOOT-ROT CURE, la a certain remedy for the disease, and can be applied at a cost of less than ONE HALF-PENNY PER SHEEP. Read opinions of Government Inspectors of Stock. Blenheim, Mablbobottgh. In re your remedy for Foot-Rot I have no hesitation m saying it is the most effective have met, and has been used m the distrioi under my obarge with the best results. I have recommended end shell oontinue to reoommendit to any owners of sheep affected, with Foot-Rot, a disease which I regret to say is so often negleoted until it takes each a strong hold on the flook that it can no longer be ignored, when it might have been easily put down at Hb first appearance by a little attention and the use of your remedy, JOHN MOORE, Inspector ot Stook February 28, 1895. „ : Department op Agriculture, Haweka. In reply to your request bb to my reporting to you my opinion of the result of your dressing sheep at Mr Lyeaght's an Mr Nioholaß' with your Foot-Rot Speoifio, 1 have every confidence m Baying that the cure waa a perfeot one, although the weather was very wet and Btormy ; and the .examination waa only six days after the feet had been dressed. Some of the sheep were very badly affeoted, nearly the whole of the foot having rotted off. I should recommend all sheep owners to use your Speoifio if their sheep are troubled with Foot-rot, as it is easily put on, and I am sure it will give satisfaction. — I remain, youra truly ALEXANDER MONRO, , Inspeotor of Stook, Jane 22, 1895. Genuine only from D. THOMAS, ASHBURTON, Or from toe Sole Proprietors, GRAHAM AND CO', Oarlton Gore Road, Boßeneath, Wellington.



___ Busine s Notices ' GRAND DISPLAY OF NEW SPRING & SUMMER GOODS. SEE THE ATTRACTIVE WINDOWS AT "THE COBNEK." JTVERY. THING. NEW AND UP TO DATE New Strawß, New Millinery, New Fiowers, New Ribbons, New Prints and Cambrics, .New Dresses. ALL IN THE LATEST FASHIONS, FROM THE VARIOUS CENTRES OF FASHION. Dealing Direct with the Best Manufactures, we can givej our (patrons the.beab value that money can procure. COME AND SEE, W. H. COLLIER. LANDELLS & SON, " EXPRESS " Engineering and Cycle Works, Burnett Street (next Olub.) NOW THAT THE BICYCLE SEASON IS OPEN, we would like to draw attention of our Customers, and the public generally, with the fact that we have a Lob of SECOND-HAND MACHINES afe Ridiculously Low Prices. « SAFETIES, both Ladies' and Gentlemen' sr from dSS to £J3O. Come and See before Buying Elsewhere — IT WILL PAY YOU. IS" WE GUARANTEE Machines for twelve months, and keep Bame m repair FREE OF CHARGE. ALWAYS '^UP-TO-DATE." :o. WE HAVE JUST IMPORTED DIRECT, per s.s. "Mamari, A LARGE (SHIPMENT OF NEW VICUNAS, SERGES, AND FANCY WORSTED SUITI Also— A CHOICE LOT OF SCOTCH, IRISH, & WEST OF ENGLAND TWEEDS, m the Newest Patterns and Beßt Qualities, order to mee*~- the Demands of our L"arge and Increasing Business, we are showing this Season probably THE LARGEST STOCK OF NEW TAILORING GOODS Ever exhibited m Ashburton, representing the Latest production of all the New Zealand Woollen Mills. tSt CUSTOMERS requiring New Suits " before the Show " will greatly oblige, and find it JSo their own advantage, to favor us with their Orders early, I before the "Rush." CKAmHEAD^BERRYMAN, THE -LEADING TAILORS AND OUTFITTERS, Ashbubton. AGENTS FOR— Abmiger's Christ-church Steam Dye Works. Ladies' Dresses, y_ _et.e.. Dyed like New, and pressed ready for wear. CHEAP MONEY. I have various Sums of Money for Investment at Low Bates. I would suggest to my Clients and Friends m the Ashburton County who have mortgages running at Call, tbe advisability of having these maters fixed up now that money is 60 Cheap, otherwise they may be m danger m the near future, D. THOMAS, Ashburton FOR SALE. 486 acres near Lismore, Well Fenced and sub divided, all m grass, Plenty 5 Water. Easy Terms. Price Low. 98 acres First quality Land, Thoroughly Improved, and one of the best pieces of land m L<sng beach. Very essy terms. 100 acres land, Fenced, Well watered, all m Grap.3, adjoining Springburn Railway Station, being U.S. 29674. A L S O,— 833 ACRES, being E.S. 25048 and 30068, Shepherd's Bush District First-class land, fenced and subdivided. Price, very low. 1093 Acres, being U.S. 27031, 27388, 27389, 27390, situated nearDromore, and known, as Bobert Claik's Farm. The land is m splendid order, fences good, water m each paddock ; 400 Acres now being put into Crop, with which Grass Seed will be sown. The balance of the land is m clover, two and three years old — a splendid strike. Easy terms. Price very low. Several other Properties, Ashburton Town Sections, and Mrs Quinn's House DAVID "THOMAS, ASHBURTON. » DAVID THOMAS, Auctioneer, Land, Insurance & Estate Agent, Valuator, Wool and Grain Broker, ASHBURTON. Loans Negotiated "Weekly Sales of Liye Stock — Tinwald -and Ashburton Alternately Fortnightly Sales of Sheep Skins, Fats, Hides, etc., on Fridays Sales of Wool Throughout the Season Grain Bought and Sold on Commission Oleari jg Sales as per arrangements AGENT FOB— Matson and Co, Ohristchurch Booth, McDonald and Co, Ohristchurch White's Sheep Dip Walter A. Wood Go Lightband's Belting London and Lancashire Insurance Company 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. Barcqck as my Agent m the Rakaia district DAVID THOMAS, Ashburton GREAT REDUCTION IN PRIOB OF PLANET JR. TOOLS- DAYID THOMAS. &.SHBURTON



' Henry Zander, TTENEY .. 7JANDEB, WOOL SEASON, 1896-97. rriHE experiment with the X Rays Process JL has had the desired effect, and Farmers have learned that My Wool reaised HIGHER PRICES lust season than other wool of the Same Quality, and with my usual Careful Manage- ment, I shall no doubt be again Successful this year. My Clients are Requested to Deliver their wool, as soon as possible, at MY WEST STREET STORE. ALL WOOL entrusted to me will be sold m ASHBURTON (with the consent of my clients) as I am determined not to be led by the existing ring, and I will do my utmost to break it up. My arrangements are complete with several buyers not belonging to the ring. Should the Eeserve Not be Realised, I am prepared to make LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES AT ONCE FREE OF COMMISSION, And ship the Wool direct to my London Agent, whose reliability is undoubted. HENBY ZANDEB, GRAIN, WOOL, & GENERAL MERCHANT. DAVID ZANDER, Auctioneer. H. ZANDER, I HAVE ON HAND MS SEASON'S SUPPLY OF FINEST 'lUBNIP SEEDS,  INCLUDING Imperial Green Globe, Fosterton, Hybrid, White Stone, Stubble, Green and Purple Top Aber- f deen, Mammoth, Swede, Devonshire Grey and Yellow Tankard. MANGOLD ~AND CABEOT SEED. Special Kinds, Machine Cleaned. RAPE SEED, RAPE SEED. FERTILISERS IN STOCK. Anglo Continental- Guano and Islington Manures. Sheep Shears, SEEEP SHEARS, all brands. Also the COMBINATION T U*S SHEFFIELD. TURKEY WASHITA OIL STONES. SHEEP BRANDING OILS, Blue, Red, and Black, IN ONE AND FIVE GALLON DKUMS. Ground and Lump Raddle. Boiled and Raw Linseed Oil. woolT'packs. Wool Packs, full size and full weight. , GARDEN TOOLS INGREAT VARIETY GROCERIES, IRONMONGERY, WINES AND SPIRITS, ALES & STOUT OF BEST BRANDS. I HAVE ALWAYS FOR SALE— Crushed Oats, Oaten Sheaf Chaff Oats, Bran, Sharps, & Ohickwheat. Henry Zander, AUCTIONEER AND 3ENERAL MERCHANT. AGENT FOR— Sun Fire Insurance Office Australian Mutual Provident Society WANTED Known— Maddens Refreßh meut Rooms are the rooms Par Excellence. When m town do not fail to give them a look up. Do you like a Loaf that has a sweet nutty flavor, of good pile and bloom, m addition to its full weight which a surprise visit from the Inspector the other day proved ? You do 1 Well go to Maddens ! If you are getting i up a Spread m a private or general way, and would like your Pastry, Cakes, Jellies, Creams, etc.," to be a success, why, come along to Maddens m Eaßt Street, and you won't be disappointed. Bride, Ohrißtening *»d Birthday Cakes a specialty,



Acland, Dudley, and Go. ACLAND, DUDLEY, & CO., Land, Estate, Live stock, Financial Agents, and Sharebrokers. FOR SALE,— A AAA -ACRES Splendid Sheep 4fcUUU Country, rolling downs with all Improvements. 1 AAA Acres Flat Good Sheep JLUUU Country. ty f\f\ Acres Part Agricultural. ft f\ ACRE Farms to 2000 Acreß (J \J of all classes. For Particulars apply 208, Hereford street, Chiistchurch. SHEEP FOR SALE. 1O AA Good straight line Hoggets lOUU m Wool. 1 £^/"W"k Off shears delivery December. Various Sums of Money to Lend at Lowest Current Rates. 10 252 PUBLIC NOTICES. WAHOO I THE CURE FOR INDIGESTION. Ashburton Drug Company, Agents WOOL. WOOL. WOOL, T AM NOW PREPARED to make LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES (Free of Commission) upon any WOOL placed m my hands for Sale or Shipment. I have to give notice that THE FIRST WOOL SALE IN ASHBURTON WILL BE HKLD EARLY IN DECEMBER. I have also made satisfactory arrange- ments for the Disposal of Wool either at Christchurch or Timaru. if necessary. / Woolpackp, Twine, Oils, and all Shearing requisites of the best quality at the cheapest rates. PATRONISE THK LO^AL SALES. DAVID THOMAS, 10 67 ASHBURTON. PERCY'S — FOR — RAZORS, STROPS SHAVING BRUSHES, SHAVING SOAP, etc. PERCY, EAST STREET, NEXT DRUG COMPANY. A. LAWRIE, AUNDERS' BUILDING* SPRING AND SUMMER GOODS. I AM STOCKED, direct from the Manufacturers, with the T ATEST JU TV/TOST FASHIONABLE XTSEFUL GOODS. Plain and Fancy Dress Goods m all the LATEST DESIGNS. LUSTRES, FOULB, BEIGE, OREPONS. "CHOICE, & BECOMING. None but Genuine First-class Goods Held m Stock] \ ■ """" i All those m search of Seasonable, Up-to- date Goods, can be confidently Recom- mended to give this Ejtablish- rrenb an Early Visit. A. LAWRIE, SAUNDERS 1 BUILDIKbs^



NEW GOODS. NEW GOODS NEW GOUDS. McDonald & mcdiarmid ARE NOW OPENING their first shipment of NEW GOODS for Spring ard Summer Wear. Amongst other lines imported this season, we have a quantity of the well-known BOSTOCK BEAND, BOTH IN LADIES' AND GENTLEMEN'S SORTS. Also,— Ladies' Shoes m Bective, Otto Herz, Wolf's, and other well-known makes, m i great variety of Lace, Bui ton, and Strap Work. Gentlemen m want of a really First-class Boot « at a Reasonable Price,' should not fail to inspect their stock of BOSTOCK, BECIIVE, DUKE of YORK, and other brands BOTH IN HAND AND MACHINE BKWN. ~ A Splendid selection of Ladies' and Gentlemen's TENNIS SHOES, at prices that will Supprise you. Ladies', from 3b 6d ; Gentlemen's, from 3s 9d. Ladies' and Children's CANVAS and WALKING SHOES (Real Gems), m lace and strap; Ladies, m Black, White, and Brown. Ladies Canvas Shoes, from 2s 91 Gentlemen's Canvas Shoes, from 53 3d (worth 6s 6d) Ladies Walking Shoes, from 4a 9d A few lines of last season's goodß left, which will be sold at any price to clear. Felt Slippers from la (large Bize only). A Really First-class Slipper, good value at 4s, now selling at 3s. A number of Odd pairs of Gentlemen's Sewn Balmorals— Ußual price from 22a to 26a 6d — All Reduced to 17s 6d. AT THE THE CASH BOOT SHOP, o. NICHOLAS, Manager



STUD NOTICE. TO. IRAVEL ASIiBURTON and Su rounding District, THE TROTTING STALLION, AMEBIOAN, By Emmerson, out of Young Tiny, Emmer son, by Berlin (imported) ; Young Tiny, by Spot, out of Tiny, bred by Sir E. Stafford, Nelson ; Spot, by Calidon (imported), out of Gentle Annie (imported). AMERICAN is very fast, and is the winner of two races ; he also took two firsts two seconds and one highly-commended m Ihe show ring. — For terms and further information, Apply to T. HOOFER, Leesse ; Or, . ' D. THOMAS, 28 Ashburton. TO TRAVEL ASHBURTON AND SURROUNDING DISTRICT, THAT WELL-KNOWN TROTTING STALLION BALTIMOBB. Black Horse, two white hind feet and white star on forehead, standing 16 hands high ; by Blackwood Abdallah, dam Jess by Quicksilver. BALTIMORE won first prize as a two- year-old at Chriatchurch and Ashburton m 1891, 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 paddocking free to January 1, 1897. All care taken but no responsibility. FEES. — Guarantee, £4; Seison, £2; groom ss. For further particulars apply to Groom m [ chaige, or D. McCobmick, Valetlcu 986 .' GENEKAL TBA.CY, Holder of the winning record for two miles, Y\T ILL STAND A'TjY UOACH STABLES, ASHBURTON r EVERY MONDAY AND TUESDAY, During the Season, Commencing on MONDAY, October 5. THE WDBKMAN, First prize Draught Stallion will Btand the season at my farm Flemington. For further particulars, apply J. C. N. GRIGG, 9 175 Longbeach.' THE THOROUGHBRED HORSE AU BEVOIB, WILL stand m |Ashburton, 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. 0. Autumn meeting — Stewards Purse 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. Palmerston Cup, 200 soys. D.J.C. Forbury Handicap, 200 soys; beating Beadonwell, Dilemma, and others. Wanganui Stakes Handicap, 200 'soys; beating Rosefeldt, and Queen of Trumps. Wellington Racing Club Autumn Handicap, 115 soys ; beating Lady Zetland, Lottie, and Saracen.. Hinds. — Wednesday Evenings. TERMS — Season, £2; Guarantee, £3 Qroomage fee, sa. Paddocking Is 6tl per week, all care taken but no responsibility. Owaers at time of service held responsible for fee. For further particulars apply to J. O'BRIEN, Proprietor, Ashburton. R. McDONNELL, Groom m charge. 9 120 WILL Stand this season at the Owner's Stables, Lauriaton, travelling to METHVEN once a week, and ASHBUR- TON once a week, THAT GRANDLY BRED TROTTING HORSE, EXPERIENCE, By GENERAL TRACY, dam FANNY. EXPERIENCE is a bright bay colt white star on forehead, and white hind fetlocks, standing 16 hands 2 inches high. Winner of first pr.ze as a two-year-old at Ashburton m 1894, also special prize for the best two-year-old on the ground, and first prize, Ashburton, 1895. His dam, Fanny, is by Tribune, 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 m 2.13^ before she left America, and he always used to drive Berlin's full brother, Mam- brino Dudley, and says m his book if ever there was a horse could trot a mile m two minutes, Mambrino Dudley could before seeing so much stud duty. Ib is thiyj evident that Kentucky and General Tracy contain the very best strains of American trotting blood. Terms — Three Guineas per Mare ; Groomage 5s ; payable at first service. Mares taken m to graze at Is 6d per week. Every care taken, but no responsibility. DENIS McKENDRY, 9 162 Lauriston. TO STAND AT THE OWNER'S Farm and travel the ' Methven district, Once a Week, the Trotting Colt, GE"NEBAL 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 STANDISH took first prize and special as a yearling, and first aad second at 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. McCAFFERTY, 34 Lyndhurst. TO Stand at Ashburton, and travel the Methven, Alford Forest, and surround- ing districts, THE THOROUGHBRED HORSE, . MABLBOROUGH, By Sb George— Farewell. MARLBOROUGH was a very good per- former. During his racing career he started m 51 races, 19 of which he won, 11 seconds and 9 thirds, showing exceptional brlliancy and gameness. . He was awarded firat prize at last Aehbur- ton show. Owner at time of service held responsible for fee. For further particulars, apply to J. MoDONNKLL, Aahkurtop,



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