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TEt AgflfitflToft ettARDtAM . WeMMu?, OOTOBfill 14, 1896,



[October — •A h m New Mo'n ... 7 948 am First Quarter ... 14 2 17 am Full Moon ... 22 3 47 am Last Quarter ... 30 250 am



!'he Michaelmas term begins on Saturday t, and the Roman Catholic bishops of jlaid are issuing a joint letter of instruc- -18 with reference to the recently granted mission for Catholic laymen to attend the ?lish universities. The pastoral will bo Iressed to parents and superiors of icational establishments, and wilHay down ! terms prescribed by the Pope as to tho iditions upon which the education of tholics at non-Catbolic universitities may tolerated. It is intended to appoint mm Catholic chaplains at both Oxford i Cambridge, as wll as to institute courses of lectures by persons of that communion. The Danish butter produce ra arc begin- ning to recognise the t they have darg-Tou< rivals m New Z a'and ; so they are bending experts to investigate minutely the ■manner m which the manufacture of dairy ■produce is curied on m New Zealand, Emily with the object o" seeing ii any new ■ ' wrinkles " can be picked up, and pai tly Ko be able to gauge the probable extent and Bteverity of future competition.



PUBLIC NOTICES MONEY TO LEND. Large and Small Sums to be Lent at lowest current rates. F. I. COWLISHAW, Solicitor, 9J-02 Tancred street, Ashburton. il. BAIEiTOW, UHI>£ItTAKKII. , "TDOLISHED COFFINS in* Figured Rimu and Kauri, with Sliver and, Brass Mountings. All latest designs. Address : Jameron Street, opposite Baring Square Evening Ordera may be left at Cooksoh's. 8 68 NEW COAL MINE. DEEP LEVEL SEAM. IN ANSWER to Numerous Enquiries re price of the New Coal, I take this opportunity of stating that the Price has NOT been Raised on account of th© Superior Quality' as is generally supposed. It is still cold as before at the following prices per four- ton, truck (freight paid) on receipt of cheque or P.O. order : — per ton per ton Westerfield 16s Od Dromore 16s 6d Winslow... 16s Od Oherfcsey 16s lOd Hinds ... 16s 6d Rnkeia ... 17s 3d Ealing ... 17s Od Lauriston 19s Od Rangitata 17s 6d Methven... 19s 6d Orari ... 17s 9d Ashburton — All Coal Merchants GEORGE PARK, MOUNT SOMERS. , GRAHAM & CO.'s p ATE NT PERMANEN FOOT-ROT CURE, Is a certain remedy for the disease, and can be applied at a cost of less than ONE HALFPENNY PER SHEEP. Read opinions of Government Inspectors of Stock. Blenheim, Maklbobough. In rcyour remedy for Foot-Rot I have no hesitation m Buying it is the. most effeotive have met, and has been used m the dißtriot under my charge with tbe best reßuHe. I have recommended and sbell oontinue. to recommend it to any owners of fcheep affected with Foot-Rot, a dieeaEe whiob I regret to say iB bo often negleotßd until it takes euch a strong bold on the flock that it can no longer be ignored, when it might have been easily pnt down at its first appear&nea by a little attention and the use of your remedy. JOHN MOOBE, Inspector of Stock, February 28, 1895. Department of;Agbioultube, Hawbba. In reply to your request as to my reporting to you my opinion of the result of your dressing sheep at Mr Lyeaght's an Mr Nfoholaß' with your Foot-Rot Speoifio, 1 have every confidence m saying that the rare was a perfect one, although the weather- waß vtry wet and stormy, and tbe examination was only six days after tbe feet bad been dreßsed. S<j)me of the shoep were very badly affeoted, nearly the whole of the foot having rot: cd off. I should recommend all sheep owners to use - your Specific if their sheep are troubled with Foot-ror, aB it is easily put on, and I am sure it will give satisfaction.— liemain, yours truly ALEXANDER MONRO, Inspector of Stook, June 22, 1895. -^> Genoioe only from D. THOMAS, ASHBURTON, Or from the Sole Proprietors, GRAHAM AND CO", Carlton Gore Road, Roseneath, Wellington. . G. JESSON,; RACTIOAL WATCHMAKER AND J E WELLER EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. THE Cheapest shop m Aeh bur ton for Watches, Clocks and Jewellery of every description. A trial solicited. \ Watches cleaned, and guaranteed 12 months, 4a 6d. ' cleaned, and guaranteed . 12 months, from 2s 6d. : All Jewellery repairs at lowest possibl prices consistent with fair trading. ' ■ Customers own gold made up. NOTjOE- mHE OLDEST ESTABLISHED GENERAL GROCERY STORE m Tinwald will be conducted 'by myself. Having secured the services of Mb E. 0. Bonnington, as manager, it is my In- tention to keep the - VERY BEST OF STORES ANI> BUTCHER'S MEAT, and by doing so, I trust to meet with fair share of public patronage. J. HESELTINE, E. C. BON^TIN^TON, William Flemmg 1 , GENERAL PRODUCE DEALER. Y^KHES to inform the" Aahburton w " Public that he has started^busl- ness m the General Produce Trade, m those premises lately occupied by R. B. Reatell, next the Ashburton Club, Burnett Street. [ ' He trusts to get a fair share of the public patronage, by keeping only good quality goods, at lowest current rates* Note the A ddress, BURNETff STRJEJETi NEXT ASHBURTON CLUB. 89 . " XT7"ANTED Know*-Spectacleß, Eye Tt Protectors, Goggles, Folders, and Everything m the optical line at S. Salkk's, Optician. HOLIDAY Suits— A nice Kaiapoi Suit for 27s 6d, Boys' Knicker and Cambridge Suits from 7s 6d, Men's Suits to Measure from 455, Fit and Workmanahip Guaranteed at R. Algobn's.



WHEAT. WHEAT. E Ali *' Pl* <■> MP T O \ ..- *H BUYERS v F PRIME MILLING WHEAT, AT HIGHEST MARKET RATES. We are *iao prepare.; to Store Grain on Farmers account. in our New Grain Stores? V\ est Street, Ashburton, on very favourable terms Full sized Pornsacka »nd Twine Supplied at LOWEST CURRENT RATES ROLLITT & CO., (ANTEEBUKY FLOUK MILLS, Ofkuks and Stores WEST SIREF. ASHBURTON. DAVID THOMAS, (Late Matson, Cox and Co.; Auctioneer, Land, Insurance & Estate Agent, Valuator, Wool and Grain Broker, ASHBURTON. Loans Negotiated . Weekly Sales of Live Stock — Tinwald and Ashburton Alternately Fortnightly Sales of Sheep Skins, Fats; Hides, etc., on Fridays Sales 'A Wool Throughout the Season Grain Bought and Sold on Commission Oleari jg Sales as par arrangements AGENT FOR— Matson and 00, Ohristchurch Booth, McDonald and 00, Ohristchurch White's Sheep Dip Massey-Harris Reaper and Binder London and Lancashire Insurance Company ' ■ Graham's Foot Rot Composition Wright, Stevenson and 06, Dunedin ■ y Planet Junior Garden and Field Tools Belfast Manures I beg to inform my Rakaia Clients and others that I have appointed Mb W; Baroook as my Agent m the Rakaia district DAVID THOMAS, Ashburton GREAT REDUCTION IN PRICE OF PLANET JB. TOOLS. DAVID THOMAS ASHBURTON ■ - ■& ; ■ w. h. collins; & ca, PAINTERS, PAPERHANGERJ3, AND HOUSE • DECORATORS. T?VERY DESCRIPTION- OF MATERIAL REQDIRED| KKEPT IN STOCB — Just Landing — NewsPapers, New Designs, Choice and Artistic Dadoes, Borders and Friezes. Now is your opportunity to Renovate your homes, APPLY TO— W. H. COLLINS & CO,. IMPORTERS CHEAP MONEY. I have various Sums of Money for Investment at Low Rates. I would suggest to my Clients and Friends m the Ashburton County who have mortgages running at Call, the advisability of having these matters fixed up now that money is eo^Cheap, otherwise they may be m danger m the near future, D. THOMAS, Ashbarton ' FOR SALE. 486 acres near Lismore, Well Fenced and sab divided, all m grass, Plenty o Water. Easy Terms. Price Low. 98 acres First- quality Land, Thoroughly Improved, and one of the best pieces o f land m Longbeach. Very easy terms. 100 acres land, Fenced, Well watered, all m Grass, adjoining Springburn Railway Station, being R.S. 29674. ALSO,— 833 ACRES, being R.S. 25048 and 30068, Shepherd's Bush District. First-class land, fenced and subdivided. Price, very low. * 1093 Acreß, being B.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 beiDg put into Crop, with which Grass Seed will be sown. The balance of the land is m clover, two and three yews old — a splendid strike. Easy terms. Price very low. Several other Properties, Ash barton Town Sections, and Mrs Quinn's House DAVID "THOMAS, ASHBURTON. GRAND DISPLAY OF NEW * SPRING & SUMMER GOODS. SEE THE ATTRACTIVE WINDOWS AT "THE CORNER." gVERy THING NEW AND UP TO DATE New Straws, New Millinery, New Flowers, 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 give our patrons the beat value that money can procure. GOME AND SEE). \ W. H. .COLLIER;.' ......... \-S/jL ' ' '■ "•■•



j<\ Ferr man. t CHRAP r I CHSCOND Hand / nglo- American Drill, * 17 Coulters m capital order. ; __ -F. FEBBIMAN. A BAEOAIK HpHE Undorslgned has received instructions *- tions from Mb A diis to sell by private treaty his House containing cix rooms and S3ullery, toßether with £an acre of First Class Land with good frontage on the Wakanui Road. Thia property is- being cold solely on account of Mr Addis , removing to Highbank. F. FEREIMAM. TO TRAVEL ASKBURTON and Sur-' rounding District, THE TROTTING STALLION, AMERICAN, By Emmerßon, out of Young Tiny, Emmer- Bon, 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 highjy-commended m the show ring. For terms and further information, Apply to T. HOOPER, Leesse ; Or, D. THOMAS, 10 28 Ashburton. » - "TT^ANTED, Second-hand Bags m any Quantity. NEWCASTLE, BRUNNER NUTS. MOUNT SOMERS, AND ALLANDALE COALS, alwaya m Stock. ALSO— COKE, FIREWOOD, POSTS, RAILS, STAKES, and all fencing material. I wish to draw the attention of the public to the oelebrated \ AILANDALE COAL, Which has held its own (against all the Lignites m the market. Ib is screened, and burns with a flame to a clean ash, leaving no dangerous embers, and is really the best and cheapest Native coal to be had. One trial will convince you. ' James Elliott, SOLE AGENT, WEST STREET, Opposite D. Thomas' Grain and Wool 215 Stores. ACLAND, DUDLEY & CO., T AND, ESTATE, LIVE STOCK, AND FINANCIAL AGENTS, SHARE- BROKERS, VALUERS, 208 Hereford Street, Christchurch. Several Sums of Money to Lend at Current Rates. 10 44 OTICE.— Are you going to build? Because the cheapest shop for Roofing, Iron Ridging, Gutters, Nails, Lead, Spout- ing, Water Tanks, Pumpa, Ranges, Register Grates, Locks and Hinges, Washing Boilers, and all sorts of Ironmongery, is J. W. 1 Hardley's, Ironmonger, Plumber, and ■* Tinsmith. Telephone 32. TTTANTED Known— Maddens Refresh- tt ' 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 Iho other day proved? You dp,? Well, go to Maddens ! If you are getting up a Spread m a private or general way, and would like your Pastry, Cakes, Jellies, Dreams, etc., to be a success, why, come ilong to Maddens m East Street, and you won't be disappointed. Bride, Christening md Birthday Cakes a specialty. You have ruined your constitution lufficiently by drinking inferior Tea. Recruit >y drinking only Kozib Tea j it ie pure, The m is delicious . *



TYPE-WHITING OFFICE, ARCADE CHAMBERS. MISS GRAHAM will be glad to receive orders foi COPYING DOCUMENTS, either Lega or General ; also, M .S.S. of every des cription. All orders strictly private. Terms, &c. on application. Licensed to Sell St» tripe. 9 33 H. ZANDER. I HAVE ON HAND MY SEASON'S SUPPLY OF FINEST TUENIP SEEDS, ' INCLUDING Imperial Green Globe, Fosterton, Hybrid, White Stone, Stubble, Green and Purple Top Aber- deen, Mammoth, Swede, < Devonshire Grey and Yellow Tankard. MANGOLD "AND CAEEOT SEED. Special Kinds, Machine Gleaned. .- RAPE SEED, RAPE SEED. FERTILISERS IN STOCK. Anglo Continental Guano and Islington Manures. Sheep Shears, SHEEP SHEARS, all brands. Also the COMBINATION u*s SHEFFIELD. TURKEY & WASHITA OIL STON§S. SHEEP BRANDING OILS. Blue, Bed, and Black, IN ONE AND FIVE GALLON DRUMS. Ground and Lump Raddle. Boiled and Raw Linseed Oil. WOOL "PACKS. Wool Packs, full size and full weight. [GARDEN TOOLS IN~GREAT VARIETY groceries, Ironmongery, wines and spirits,. ales & stout OF BES.T BRANDS. I HAVE ALWAYS FOR SALE— Crushed Oats, Caten Sheaf Chaff Oats, Bran, Sharps, & Ohickwheat. Henry Zander, AUCTIONEER AMD GENERAL MERCHANT. AGENT FOR— Sun Fire Insurance Office Australian Mutual Provident Society OWN Make m Ladies' and Children's Underclothing, • Aprons, and Pina- fores ; also a good assortment of Calicoes, Muslinß, Flannelettes, Trimmings, etc., ib Mrs Alqorn's new ebon, Buker'a Building*, .



I "TTTE ARE NOW SHOWING A FULL ASSORTMENT t OP , "PLANET Junr," '' HORSE CULTIVATORS, COMBINED SEED AND MANURE DRILLS, HILL DROPPING DRILLS, Etc., AND INVITE INSPECTION. JOHN OKR AND GO. Always "up-to-date." 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 Neweßt Patterns antt Best Qualities. j order to meet the Demands of our Large 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. . £& CUSTOMERS requiring New Suits ".before the Show" will greatly oblige, I and find it to their own advantage, to favor us with their Orders early before the "Rush." s CRAIGHEAD~&"BERRYMAN, THE LEADING TAILORS AND OUTFITTERS, Ashburton. n AGENTS FOR— Armiger's Christchuroh Steam Dye Works. Ladies' Dresses, etc., Dyed like New, and pressed ready for wear. ■ : f



STUD NOTICES. TO STAND AT COMMERCIAL STABLES, Ashburton, PBINCE IMPERIAL, By Hambletonian Bell Boy, dam Princes?. Hambletonian Bell Boy by Ulster Chief, by Rjsdyk's Hambletonian — dam Lady I lster. Terms.— £s, to be paid on or before Ist January, 1897 ; or £4 at time of service. Apply 9 246 D. or N. PRICE. I O TRAVEL ASHBURTON AND X SURROUNDING DISTRICT, THAT WELL-KNOWN j TROTTING STALLION BALTIMORE. Black Horse, two white hind feet and white star on forehead, standing 16 hands high ; by Blackwood Abdallah, dam JeBS by Quicksilver. BALTIMORE won first prize as a two- year-old at Christchurch and ABhburton 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 Aehburton. 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. — Guafautee, £4; Seison, £2; groom ss. For further particulars apply to Groom m charge, or D. McCormick, Valetta. 986 BLACKWOOD ABDALLAH ! Sire of the most record and winning horses ( m New Zealand, WILL stand this Season at Ashburton, and travel the neighborhood, BLACK" CAVE. ) By Blackwood Abdallah — dam Miss Cave. I I Will stand at Kolmar, Lyndhurst, and , travel the Mount Somers, Alford Forest, Methven, and Rakaia districts. For Terms and further information apply to MAX FRIEDLANDER, 9 221 Or Grooms m Charge. GENERAL TRACY, Holder of the winning record for two miles, Y\f ILL STAND AT MY COACH STABLES, ASBBURTON, EVERY MONDAY AND TUESDAY, During the Season, Commencing on MONDAY, October 5. For further particulars, apply J. C. N. GRIGG, 9 175 Longbeach. THE THOROUGHBRED HORSE AU REVUIR, WILL stand m Ashburton, and travel the Rakaia and Ashburton Districts this season. Au Revoir is a handsome chest- nut horse, and stands 15 3 hands high. For Pedigree see cards. The following are a few of Au Revoir's performances :— D.J.C. 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 soya. C.J.C. Metropolitan Stakes, 400 soys ; beating Liberator, Prime Warden and Ich Dion. 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. TERMS — Season, £2 ; Guarantee, £3 Groomage fee, ss. Paddocking la 6d per week, all care taken but no responsibility. Owners at time of service held responsible for fee. For further particulars apply to J. O'BRIEN, Proprietor, Aahburton. R. MoDONNELL, Groom m charge. 9 120 S *~ ■ — _______ ILL Stand this season at the Owner's V V 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. "JPXPERIENCE is a bright bay colt white -" star on forehead, and white hind fetlocks, standing 16 hands 2 inches high. Winner of first prize 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 lefc 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, Mambriuo Dudley could before seeing so much stud duty., It is thus evident that Kentucky and General Tracy contain the very best strains of American trotting blood. Terms— Three Guineas per Mare ; Groomage 58 ; payable at firßt service. Mares taken m to graze at Is 6d per week. Every care taken, but no responsibility, j DENIS McKENDRY, 162 Lauriston. TO Stand at Ashburton, and travel the Methven, Alford Forest, and surround- ing districts, THE THOROUGHBRED HORSE,  MARLBOROUGH, 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 first prize at last Ashbur- ton show. Owner at time of service held responsible for fee. For further particulars, apply to J s MoDONNELL, Aabbucton, ,



Hanmer and Graves. NEW AUCTIONEER. WE BEG TO NOTIFY IHA.T WE HAVE ENGAGED MR J. R, BLAND, AS AUCTIONEER, And that we th .11 be represented at the Rakaia, Geraldine, and Rangitala Sales, as well as at Aehburton. Ail Business en- trusted to him on our account will have careful attention. HAiSMt R AND GRAVES. WOOL. MESSRS HANMER AND GRAVES arc prepared to make LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES (free of commiHßion) on ALL CLIPS entrusted to them for sale or shipment. ARRANGEMENTS have been made by which their customers can have their clips offered either m Ashburton, Christchurch or Timaru, and if so desired, we are prepared to obtain quotations from Australian buyers, having made special arrangements for that purpose. " / ALL CLIPS WILL BE CAREFULLY VALUED BY SPECIAL EXPERTS. Hanmer & Graves. REAPERS AND 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 Messrs Sutton and Sons, Reading, and have on hand Stocks oi •Ryegraßs, Cocksfoot, Trefoil, White Clover, Colonial Clover, Rape, Turnip?, Mangel, Swedes, Timothy, Fescue, AUike, etc. All New and Fresh Seeds this season. HANMKR & GRAVES. SUPERPHOSPHATE. 5 -T]r7"E HATE NOW IN STORE, ou W first shipment of this year's Im- portation of the well-known A N G L 0-0 O N T I N EX T A L RUPfIHPHOSPBATE, and are now prepared to book orders. Prices on application. UANMECt & GRAVES WE have various sums for investment on Freehold Security. HANMER & GRAVES. Sporting. A SHBURTON TROTTING CLUB. J\. - SPRING MEETING, To be held on the Agricultural Show Grounds, Ashburton, on SATURDAY, October 31. Under the Rules of the South I«land Trotting Association. President— Donald McLean, Esq. Vick- prhsidents — Messrs Dan. McKendry and G. Robertson. Stewards— Messr* P. Devano, J. Dore, R. J. Henry, D. McCormick, Denis McKendry, J. O'Grady, F. McCafferty, and J. Sutherland. Starter — Mr K. J. Tfeury. Clerk of the Scales— Mr D. Zauder. CiiKuic of the Course— Mr J. McCurmick.- Handi- capper — Mr H, Brinkman. Timekeeper — Mr R. Alexander. —PROGRAMME— 1. — 1.15 p.m.— Handicap Maiden (saddle), of 10 soys ; nomiuation, 7s 6d ; acceptance, 7« 6d. Two miles. » 2—2 o— Electric Handicap (saddle), of 20 soya ; second horse 2 soys from tho at ike. Nomination, ,los; acceptance, 10s. l£mile,' 3.— 2 40— Lagmhor Handicap (harness), of 20 soy ; second horse 2 soya from the stake. Nomination, 10s; acceptance, 10s. Two miles. 4.— 3.ls— Handicap Selling Race (op- tional saddle or harness), of 15 soys. The winner to be sold by auction immediately after the race, the whole of the proceeds to go to tlie Club. Nomination, 7s 6d ; accept- ance, s6d 1£ mile. s.— 4.o— Ashborton Handicap (saddle), of 30 soys.; second 3 soys from the stake. Nomination, 15a ; acceptance, 15s. Two miles. * 6.— 4.3o— Farmers' Plate Handicap (saddle), of 20 soys, secoud horse 2 soys from the stake. Confined to horses the bona fide property of farmers resident m the Arhbuiton County, and must have been the property of such ownera prior to September 1, 1896. Amateur riders, to be approved by the Club. Ngmination, 10s ; acceptance, 10s. Two mileß. 7— s.o— Dash Handicap (saddle) of 20 bot3s second 2 soys from the stake. Nomination' 10i ; acceptance, 10s. One mile. NOMINATIONS must be m hands of the Secretary, accompanied with pedigree, age, and descriptions of horses, last three per- formances, and colors of riders, also the necessary amount m cash, by 9 30 p.m. on FRIDAY, October 16, at Somerset Hotel, Ashburton. HANDICAPS declared on. FRIDAY, October 23. ACCEPTANCES wili Close at tho same hour and place on TUESDAY, Oclober27. Five per oenfc. will be deducted from all gross winnings for expenses. A TRAIN leaves Ashburton for Timaru and intermediate stations at 5.45. p.m. 10 1 W. SIMPSON, Secretary. CUT TOBACCOS. TT^ILLS' AROMATIC FLAKE CUT, Flake Cufc Dark, Rough Cut Ruby, Fine Cut Mixed, Rough Cut Mixed, Flake Cut Diadem, Flake Cut Golden Eagle. To be had. only at PERCY'S, , TOBACCONIST, Next Drug Company, > 18 W I



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■ RAILWAY TIME TABLE.



■ Trains leave Ashburton FOR THE m- NORTH every day at 7.20 a.m., 3,40 p.m., ■ and 7.5 p.m. (express). On Mondays, VYed- I nesdays, and Fridays, an extra train leaves ■Sac 11.0 a,m. Trains arrive from the North ■ -very day at 10.45 a.m., 12.43 noon (express) B and 8 P'p.m. — X Tr^ns leave Ashburton FOR THE «SOl7i li 1 e v ury^ay at 10.55 a.m , and 12.53 Hnoon (express)r On Tuesdrtys, Thursdays, Saturdays a train leaves at 3.50 p.m. H- A train leaves for Mount Somers branch Bline every day at 4.25 p.m. The branch H train arrives m Ashburton at 9.45 a.m. ■ Trains leave Fakaia for Methven daily H (Thursdays excepted) at 7.5 p.m., on ■ Tuesdays at 10.10 a.m, and on ■ Thursdays at 12.20 noon. Trains leavs W Methven at the following times respectively J I - 6.50 every day, except Fridays ; 10 30 D^Fridays 3.10 p.m. Tuesdays.