Entire horse three years old — F. Me Cafferty, General Standish, 1 Eatire oolt two years old— J. Moorhead 1 Brood mare m foal, or with foal at foot — 1. Thompson 1, Denis MoKendry 2, J. Moorhead c Mare or gelding three years old — P. Battray 1, Denis MoKendry 2, J. Williams c Mr D. McLean gives £3 3 $ for the best three-year-old by Mambrino Mac — P. Battray 1. Gelding two years old — J. Croy 1 Yearling colt or gelding — P. Hußband 1, J. Stringfellow 2 Filly two years old— J. Shearer 1, J. Grigg 2, J. Stringfellow h o Yearling filly— S. W. Soott 1, A. Wilson 2 Mr J. C. N. Grigg gives £2 2s for the best yearling colt or filly by General Tracey— P. Husband 1 ' Pair of carriage horses, 16 hands or over, mares or geldings, the. property of one owner— G. A. M. Buckley Buggy horse, not under 15 hands, mare or gelding— G. E. Rhodes 1, D. Thomas 2, J. frigg n o, W. Oromie o > Mr E. Cookson gives a driving whip value fll ss, for the best buggy horse — Q. E. Rhodes 1 Dogcart horse, 16 hands or over (mare or gelding)— J. Grigg 1, J. Orr 2 Mr M. Stitt gives £2 2s for the best dogv. cart hone (mare or gelding), to be shown m harness and driven— J. Grfggl TROTTEBS. Entire, mare or gelding, of any age, to be shown m harness attached to a two- wheeled vehicle— J. Grigg, General Tracey, 1 ; D. Price, Prince Imperial, 2 j D. McCormick, Baltimore, The . HACKNEYS. Entire three years old or upwards— W, Begg, Toronto, 1 ' . Mare or gelding, suitable for a f aimer's whiteohapel cart (the bona fide property of a farmer), to be shown m harness and driven — J. Small 1, J. Buddo 2 Roadster or hack, mare or gelding, up to Mil weight— G.. A. M. Buckley, Hags, 1; M. Wilson 2 - ■- ■ Mr G. A. M. Buokley gives £3 3s for the Horse adjudged most suitable for the via of a trooper and yeomanry cavalry or police force. Special entry— F. I Cowii- ' ■haw 1 } -Roadster or Hack (mare or gelding) up to 13et weight— F. I. Cowlishaw 1, J. C. N. ' .Grigg 2 . .•'( . Roadster or Hack (mare or geldine) fit to t carry not less than lOat weight^— N Cun- ; « ningham 1, D. McCormick 2, Rev J. J. t O'Dunnell ho t Lady's Hack, to be shown m side saddle, a and ridden by a lady.— -Mrs A. Jago 1, W. to tfamieson 2 . .= a Mr J. Heseltine, Esq., gives a riding whip I valued . 12s, to the winner m olass 120 fur 8 the best lady's hack. a Cob (mare or pelding) not exceeding 14J h hands high— G. A. M. Buokley 1, P.' H. j t Cox 2, A. W. Bandell ho I °

Two-year-old and yearling, to be shown together, the' progeny of any hackney entire (not necessarily the- property of one owner)— John Grigg, progeny General (Tracy • HDNTEES. Hunter up to 14st— G. A. M. Buckley, Taipo, 1 ; W. Chisnal, Teemak, 2 - Hunter op to list— J. Grigg, Rawai, 1 ; Miss Button, Waihi, 2; Mrs Deatden, Brash, vhc; De Leahy, Nancy, o MrG. A. M. Buckley gives £3 3a to the horse adjudged the safest and cleverest fencer m the hunter classes. Speoial entry —G. A. M. Buckley 1 . . PONIES. Judges — J, Page and J. Rutherford. Class Stewards — Daniel McKendry, T.

MoOormick, J. Gilmour Pony of any age, not exceeding 14 banda high— A. Stroufc. Ala Baba, 1 ; A. Hewson, Blondin, 2 ; W. J. S.lcock, Brilliant, 3

Pony (mure and gelding) not exceeding 13 hands High, and thoroughly quiet to ride. To be shown m eaddle, aud ridden by a boy or girl — W- 3. Siloock, Motto, 1 ; Miss C. M*honey, Droulien, 2 ; Master S. Tweedy, Toy, 3 ; Master A. Crr, Spjder, vhc

Mr A. Hewson offers £1 Is for the beßt yearling by Blondin, from any mare over 13 hands. Special entry— o. ft. Croy 1

A LEAFING MATCH.

For the Lorsa that clears trie highest bar, not leas than four feet from the ground— J. R. Bland, Whopper, 4ft 3 n, 1

PONY LEAPING MATCH.

Ponies not exceeding 14 hands h'gh, to clear a bar not less than 3ft from the ground— J. R. Bland, Whopper, 4fc iOin.

PIGS.

Judges — W. Donald, and G. Green. Class Stewards— R. F. Lewis, and Hugh Donaldson The Farmers' Co-operative Association gives £2 2s for the winner of most points m pigs confined to the Ashburton county BERKSHIRE. Boar over 12 months old— G. E. Rhodes 1 Boar under 12 months old— X E. Rhodes 1, W. J. Siloock 2, W. Wills v h o Bo*r under 6 months old — J. Bo we 1, W. Wills 2 ■•-..- , , Sow over 12 months old— G. E. Rhodes 1 Sow under 12 months old— G; E. Rhodes 1, W. J. Biloook 2. and v h o Sow under 6 months old— J. Rowe 1, W. J. Silcook 2, W. Wills v h c Sow, with litter of not less than 6, under 2 months old— W. Wills 2 .■; ■ . YORKSHIRE. . Boar under 12 months old— J. Rowe 1 and 2 Bow over 12 months old — J. Rowe 1 Sow under 12 months old— J. Rowe 1 Sow, wi-h not less than 6, uuder 2 months old— J. Rowe 1 ANY OTHER BREED. Boar of any age — J. Rowe 1 and 2. Sow of any age— J. Rowe 1 and 2. Sow, with litter under two months old— J. H. Shearman.

J* Hweltine gives 10s 6d for the best sow with litter, of not less than six,- oonfiued to the Ashburton county— W. Wills 1. Ashburton Stock and Saleyards t)o give £1 Is for the best sow of any breed with litter — J. Rowe 1. .

Pen of 3 porkers— J. Rowe 1, W. J. Sil cook 2 and ho

DOGS.

Judges— M. Millar and P. Grant, ! Class Stew»rds— J. Method and J. Cow. Smooth-coated collie sheep dog or slut — J. C. Whaley 1 and special, T. M. Joneß 2, J. Small v h o, J. Lloyd, junr., hc,J. J. Hayman o The President gives £1 Is for the best smooth coated sheep dog — M. Wilson 1 and special, T.- M. Jones 2, J. Small v h c, J. J. Haynian o . Kongh-coated collie sheep dog or slut — JB. Cambridge 1, A. Orr 2, J. : Gilmour v' f h c, G. Robertion h c, Rev J. Bla«kbnrne c Bearded sheep dog pr slut— A, A. Cuth bertaon 1, T. Clark % T. E. Upton v h o The President gives £1 U for the best rough. coated sheep dog^-E.' Cambridge Cattle dog or slut— R, Pocook 1, W. Begg2

PRODUCE.

Judges— J. C. Lord and C. A. C. Hardy Class StewarSs— J. Tucker, D. Zander, A.

Lawrie, and P. Cookson. 31bs neparator batter (without prints) — Mm Werrin 1, J. E. Hurdley 2 and h o ; -31ba powdered batter (separator)— Mrs Werrin 1, J. E. Hurdley 2 and h c 31 b§ fresh batter, without prints, other than separator— Mrs A. Weiton 1, Mrs W. H. Smith 2, Mrs Mackay v h c, Mrs T. MoDowall be 3lbi powdered butter, other than separator — Mr»T. McDowe.ll 1, MisstJ. I)ixon 2, Mrs A". Weston v h. o Mr C. fteid gives &X 1« *<" the best ♦xhibit of hand mads batter — Mrs H. Potter * Display of fanoy batter, not less than 2lba, quality to be taken into consideration, other than separator— Miss O. Meddina Keg or jar of salted butter, fit for exporta tion, not less than 281bs— J. E. Hurdley 2 The Farmers' Cooperative Association, giyes £1 Is for the winner of most points m utter — Colonial cheese of not less than 151bs— Mrs E. Horsey 1 and special Means Shearman Bros., give £1 Is for the best locally made cheese not less than 301b5. , Confined to farmers resident m the Ashbur ton connty— Mrs E. Honey Side of bacon, smoked— R. F. F Lewis 1 Side of bacoD, up smoked— R. F. Lewia \ Two h»m«, amoked— R. F. Lewis 1 Two bams, unsmoked— R. F. Lewis Ashburton Club and Mutual School of Avt»,gWe £1 Ib, lot the belt ham, oqbftQpd $9 Awmrtoo eom»ty-»R F, U rn

Twelve h n eg-rs — Miss M. Kane 2, Master j H. Butter ick v n c J Twelve ducks egg? — *'rs J. Croy, Mrs E. I Horsey 2 I Loaf of home m'«l ■ bread, not less than] 3!ba— Misr M. Mac Cue 1, Mrs J. Hyland 2 i Mrs W Jfrebble vh c J Messrs Rollitt and Co. offer £1, or sack of flour for the best loaf of bread made from flour ground at the Canterbury Mills for ex hibitors who have never taken a first prize at any show — Miss E. Horsey Mr E. Thomas gives £1, or sock of flour, for the best 31b loaf of home-made bread made with flour ground at Wakanui mills — Mrs J. W. Oliver Messrs Sharplin and Co give £1 Is for the best 31b loaf of homemade bread — Mrs W.i Prebble special Mrs W. Small h c Messrs Sharplin and Co give £1 Is for the best plate of home-made scones— Mrs J. W. Oliver 1, Mrs T. H. Addis v h o, Mi»s Oinah Mao Lean Dunn o Collection of field" produce. All competi tors under this heading 'must be bona fide )roducers— J. Bishop 1 aud special, D. J. Molntyre 2 . ' \ Mr G. A, M. Buckley give £5 3s for the best sample of hay m truss of not less than lowt grown on farms m the Ashburton dis trict, not exceeding 500 acres— E. Churoh

MINING.

Important Finds.

Auckland, October 30 A new rush has set m at Wharigaruru, on Grown land between Puhupuhi and Helena Bay, close to the coast. A prospector named Clarke found a reef thirty feet; wide which shows free gold. A number of claim* have been pegged out. Mercury has also been found on the flat at the back of the township of Russell, .the globules being plainly visible m the earth. Dr Bakewefl ,who brought samples to Auckland, considers there i 3 cinnabar m the ore as well as pure mere iry. It was known for some bitne pjil 'tint cinnabar and mercury existed at Ohaewai.

The Cricket Club's Concert.

♦ I The concert given m the Oddfellows' ' flail last evening m aid of the Ash burton ' Crickei Club was a pronouuced success,' and 1 the management are to be congratulated not only upon the handsome response to their judicious advertising, buc also upon the general conduct of the affair. There was a Slight disarrangement of the programme, but that was caused partly by an accident, and partly by vocalists and others taking part being called upon to name their pieces so long beforehand. The hall was oomfort- I ably filled and the funds of the club must have benefitted substantially. The Orches tral Society, under the baton of Mr Gordon, [ opened with a selection from Daplice, which was render- din an artistic manner. Miss Kathleen Orr was the first vocalist to face the audience with Gonnod's " Serenade, L'ewellyu Owen (piano) Mr Peachy (flute), and although she appeared rather nervous she acquitted herself so wall that an encore was promptly demanded, and she then gave • a sweet ballad entitled V Somebody loves me," wii h much cffe-t. Mr F. C. Raphael, a well known Christohurch vocalist, followed , with the amusing item "Some do it this way," m which his pantomimic illustrations were inexpressibly funny. Encored, of course, he gave a continuation which was even more laughable than what had gone before. Young Piokford'a clever sword dance was introduced ihere, the bagpipes being played by Mr McDonald. Our old friend, Mr Kirk, gavcT " Doa't make a stranger of me " m his usual style, and as an encore " I cin't /orgeb my mother dear," which was capitally rendered. The next item consisted of two selections, " Carnival of Venice^ and ** Spanish waltz " by Ellis, specially by Llewellyn Owen, by the Estudiantina Band. It is not too much to say that this bmd is a distinct acquisition to Ashburton, their performance being a rev-elation to many of the audience, and Mr Owen is to be congratulated upon having introduced such a" graceful and taking item into the programme. Not only we c the items played with great expression, but the time was kept with faultless precision, giving a combination that was indeed beautiful. Mrs Denshire sang " Whisper and I will come to thee " m her usual finished style, Mies McOwen (violin) Mrs Claridge (piano), and a loud encore and a handsome bouquet acknowledged her effort. She replied with the pretty song "His only," which she sang well. Mr T. E. Uptou sang " John Peel " m his own genial manner, and with the usual accompaniment vocal and instrumental. This good old song always takes when 'Mr Upton is the singer. After the interval the Orchestral Society opened with a well played selection from Rossini. It is a matter for remark that there are a good many new members to be seen m the Society's ranks, and«they make quite an imposing appearance on the stage. Jt must be very satisfactory to Miss Simmonds and Mr Gordon to find that the interest m the Society keeps up so well, and the performances last night show that the members worked hard to obtain so satisfactory a result. A cog dance by Mr O'Sullivan followed, and he kindly responded to a vociferous encore by repeating his very clever performance. The gentleman who was to have given the next item being unable through an accident to do so, Mr Perry of Timaru gave an amus ing Scotch reoitation so well that he received an encore — somewhat unusual with regard to recitations— and then recited ra most artistic style an accounc of the manner m which Jonah was disposed, of by some sea monster. Mr Perry is certainly an admirable mimic, and it is matter for regret that' owing to the lengthening of the programme by the numerous encores- the hour was too late fora second reoitation from Mr Perry. Mr Raphael again convulsed everybody by his rendering of " The Happy Evenings of the Poor," and he responded to a second encore and yet a third, the last time giving "The baby on the shore,'*' m a manner tnac was irresistibly oomio, MiSßTompkins was loudly encored for her soug " At my window" which was down m the progr tmmee m the first part. This lady has a very flxeible voice and her articullation iB much better than' that of young amateurs generally, Again Mr Kirk secured an enoore for his "Later on," and then Miss Kathleen Orr charmed the audience by her fine rendering of 'The Kerry Mountains," Mr Owen accompanying on the piano as on the first occasion. She was loudly encored, but merely returned to bow her acknowledgment. A character part song by Messrs RusseU, Crotnie, Cowlishaw, R. Upton ' and H. Curtis concluded the entertainment, and it seemed to meet with general approval, the make up of bhe|cfen tie men as bobbies, sufficiently burlesquing that very important foody to prevent any of our local men supposing his portrait was being drawn. The lengthening of the programme by the cause already referred to resulted iv making some of the audience impatient and a move was made before the usual tribute had been paid to her Majesty.

PRINCE BISMARCK'S REVEL ATION.

» v Rome, October 30. The feeling ia Italy is one oi resentment at Prince Bismarck's duplicity. . Berlin, October 30 The Emperor Wiiljaro. has written . to the Emperor Francis of Austria t explaining his view of Prince Bis marck's revelation. ; r

Town Edition.

CABLE NEWS.

Home and Foreign.

fPER PRESS ASSOCIATION— COPYRIGHT.) New Zealand Produce. London, October 30. The Hon. W. P. Heeves states that despite the energy of individual' firms there is ample room for improving the Now Zealand prod ace trade, especially m sea and land transport, storage, hand ling and distributing, and pushing business m the provinces. He says New Zealand meat is often carried along with that, from River Plate, the former suffering thereby. Such prac tioeß form- a greater obstacle to the success of the trade than prejudice Mr Beeves considers ah Advisory Committee m London would do a con siderable amount of good. Running Ainncli. Calcutta, October 30. A Sepoy-ran amuck m Fort San de man and killed Lieutenants Yeates and Downes and two privates, and wounded a third officer. ' Return of Troops. The troops m Suakiru return next ; month. Turkish Affairs. , Constantinople, Oc'ober 30. The Sultan has appointed five Christians as D. p lty-Governors m Anat la. The m<jor^ty of them are j Greeks. ■ The Matabele War. Capetown, October 30. j Ndemaand Banku, two more imp >rt - ant Ma' abeJe tribt s, have yielded up their arms. ~ I

COMMERCIAL.

i (Special to Guardian) / Christchurch, October 31. The excite > ent m he wheat market still continues and it is said that many good ' judgeß calculate upon the price of wheat '/ ■ being 5s before the end of the year. The j explanation is to be found m the fact that i : a belief exists that the visible supply m i America has been exaggerated, and also m ; the rumours of a. bad harvest threatening! Australia. Moreover, the discovery that j * New Zealand stocks are by no means so large as was supposed has brought mi.lers into the market. But it is very difficult ito foresee the effect upon the v ti mate price of wheat of the present excite- j ment.

Condensed Cable News.

The following were -received to-day : — ' The fund to relieve drought stricken farmers of South Australia has reached £1800. , A Brisbane telegram siys that the report that a party of prospectois at New Guinea had been massacred turns out to be incor rect. They were not massacred, but were drowned by the capsizing of a boat. The Czar is re.urning to St Petersburg. A quantity of dynamite bombs have been found m Pera, and a number of persons have , been arrested m connection. The Costels — husband and wife — charged with the murder of a stamp collector, whose body was found m a trunk at a railway station, have been sentenced — the man to imprisonment for life and the woman for three year's.' The cabmen m London are still trouble some, and put down passengers outside the stations. 1500 of these have been summoned for refusing. to pay full fares. Steamship owners m Sydney have in* creased the wages of seamen, firemen, and others £1 a month. Girl killed at Windsor by lightning. A woman m same town had her head split open by lightning, and a camel driver killed at Wilcannia.

CORRESPONDENCE.

■♦ , i (We do not hold o irselves re3p:>ns!b"e for the I opinions expressed by oar corresiondents - I

THE VOTE OF THANKS TO MR MCKEAGUE.

TO THE EDITOR. Sir,— ln your report lam made to say, m moviog the vote of thanks, that Mr McKeague would open the eyes of those m Parliament if he got there. Now, Sir, this is incorrect. What I did say was this— l would ask my fellow electors to ponder over what Mr McKeague had said, as I thought it would open the eyes of some of them ; if it did not do so I did not know what would — I am, etc,, ~ W. H. Whitinji.

SPORTING.

ASHBURTON TROTTING CLUB.

The Spring meeting of the Ashbutton Trotting Club is being held on the Show ground trotting traok thi« afternoon The attendance is good. Following are results of the races up to the time of going to press : — Maiden Handicap, of 10 sove. Two miles- Statesman, llsec ... (Hay Smith) 1 J. E. Rotoiv, 12seo ... (T. Cotton) 2 Won easily. Dividend— £l6 4s. Electric Handicap, of 20 soys. One mile and a half. Waihi, 26seo (C Harold) 1 Toby, 15aeo , 2 Belfast Pat, 26sec ... (E. Price) '3 Won comfortably. Dividend— £2 Is. Lagmhor Handicap (harness), of 20 soys. Two mi ca. Arahura, 18seo ... (O. Harold) 1 ' Traoey Belle, 30aeo ... (Morrison) 2 . A splendid race. Won by two lengths. Dividend -£1 17s.

LATEST ITEMS.

The exact sum taken at the gates yester day was £153 Bs, and calculating on the usual basis it is estimated that the atten dance just reached 5000. , The cricket match m the Domain yester day—Aahburton v. a Christchurch team resulted m a win for the local team, the scores beiog 112 and 67 m the first innings. j Mr Henry gander purchased the whole ot Mr George Martin's excellent exhibit of I gorse knives and gorse grubbers, shown m the >■ implement yard at the local show on Friday. Mr Martin's gorse knives are all made at his works at West Eyreton, and he imports his own hiokory from* America, the wood being prepared specially for him. It is pleasing 6 to see a colonial manufacturer doing so much m his own particular line to dam out the II imported article. His success is also a proof that colonial made tools that will do their D work well, stand the wear and tear of use, and satisfy the user will be used here m preference to those imported from a for ign d country. Kbatin g's Powdeb destroys buge, flea?, . moths , beetles, and all other insects, wbiht . gui c harmless to domestic animals. In I exterminating beetles the soooess of this .? powder is ex raordinary. It ia perfeofy olean m application. See the artiole you purohase is Keatig's, rb imi at ions are noxious and ineffectual, Sold m tins, 6d, la r and 2a 6d eaob, by all chemists. >y If you want delicious Coffee try the o lebrated Family Brand ; to be obtained everywhere,

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Official Direot:ry. V M>ynr of Ashburton— Mr Joseph Si^B IC.stbircet ' and P^stor^l Associatio^H President, James Brown ; Secretary, W^H ■j - '~'Si { Ashhurton Building Society— Chairm^H Dr . , J E Trevor ; Manager, i^dvCj^l Stephens . . >-^^H : Ashburton Industrial Build "ng Society^B Chairman, Henry Zanier; Secretary, J.fl Duncan ■ i^^B . Ashburton Club— Secretary, Wm. HofiH Managfir, E J S til well '^B Ashburton Borough School CommitteejH Chairman, David McPnerson ; Secretary^H 0 Duncan • '^B Caledonian Society — President, — — —9 Secretary, J. Tucker ; |«| Canterbury Woollen Mills — ManagJJM Win Rowan . . . « Canterbury Roller Flour Mills— M&n&geH Thos Rollitb « Cemetery Board — Secretary, Josetifl Ward, Arcade 9 Clerk of Courts and Licensing CommitteiH -rJ R Colyer " SB County Council-rChairman, Edward sH Wright ; Seorettry, Frederiok MainwarinaM Engineer, Wm Baxter :S Deputy Official Assignee— John Davuooifl West street Domain Custodian — W W Smith Fire Brigade — Captain, A A FookajH Secretary, fl H Fooks; Engineer, W EM Dolman . ' ■« Gas Company— Chairman, Thos Bullock -» Secretary, J Ward, Arcade . v :^m Government Life Insurance Department— jH Postmester, agent * 9 Hampstead School Committee— Chairman JB W J Crooks ; Secretary, J C Bell MB Hampstead Town Board— Chairman, J Km Maynard ; CJerk^ J C 801 l m High. School Board- Chairman, Andrews OrVj Sbcretary y&jiu Braddell c . M Hospital— Medical Officer, Dr j E Trevor} M Secretary, ,F Mainwaring ; Matron, Mrs E « Mackay ■*■'- ; ■ In-pector of Factories and Weights and || Measures—Constable Edward Eade \ m Justices of the Peace (Town District)—* Robert Alcorn, Thos Bullock, Alfred J larrison, G J Neil!, W H Rule, Davidfl Thomas, D Williamson, E S Coster, and the 1 Hon W J Steward S Longbeach Hoad Board — Chairman, John I Grigg ; Clerk, A A Fooks ■ OJdfellowV Hall and Orange Hall— 1 Custodian, W E Dolman : M Old Men's Home— Master, Thos H Fox -."'' Police— Sergeant; J F Barlow m charge :} Poitmaster and c fßcer m charge of Tele 'i graphs— Wm srt George Douglas Pubic Trust Offica— Postmaster, agent Racing Club (Aehburton)-SecretarylJohu-! Davison. , ' \f, Racing Club (Tinwald)— Secretary, A< AFook* v^f Railway Stationmaster— P L Payee -j: Kegistrar of biiths, deaths and marria_ges,^ and registrar of electors— Joseph Ward Arcade '% Returning Officer— Joseph Ward :j? S&leyards Company — Chairman, 0 JM Harper j Secretary, Albert-. Koberta -£| Stock lanpec»or— Blair Fullarton, Court- '|j house r a Tinwald School Coir.mittee— Chairman, ;jS E.l ward Gates v i 3 Tinva'd Town Board— Chairman, Edward! Gates ; C.'erk, A A Fooks ' J Town C erk and Borough Engineer— Ghasß E Fooks _ - j Upper Ashburton Road Board— Chairman \ Donald McLean ; Cleik, John Davison j Wakanui Boad Bmrd— Chairman, Peter ' Stewart ; Clerk, J A Pcole . . ' !~« .^ y "^"'v JiiJEJS & Kuiif Kncikl^pti Sxiract There ar"' ituitati np of Eucalypti*- ExtiS^'.in the:; tarketiiow, i«rc«iuct» 6T simple distiDatich Arming -;; ude rrsinous oijs. In order that thfrso crcde oils j ony not be taken, Out Pphk Volatile ErcALYr-rr^i Kstbact, v.fcie') is recognised by the medical ii ivision .ff Oie Pnvsian •QoverußQei-t to be pfperv^a ectly pure origin, i-s their information forw&rdcd to A is tl:n»r.f-". the C< i bul at Melbounjp, March 2, 1878'! e<fitc:- , I.- j roved by ttßts by tt« Midical Clinics ol ; He Uuivei.-itiOf it Eonn »vi Gr'cfaual' , PrurM'a. ana - 1 eporleii Uyspj Stlnl*, Tt( !ei»sot of Paimp.cology.'ut j iioE t f^d Frolegfor Dr Mofier, Diicotcr of the vledical Clin'c at ttrcifswald, that enly products that j »rei«ntirated with, oxygen and freed of aids, resinou* 1, tnd other 1 snbstanctß, adherent to primary distillation, , °-mll developcthe sanative qttilutiec itofct io'the pJont . wcording to these authorities, and according to Pro- - essor Dr Ui-tcr of England, and to ipra Bauer -; Mclntire, Wood, Hazard, etc., of America, it the cnlyj extract corresponding to Bcicntific tests, and the Pnly"^ on which possesses the proper therapeutic v»lie. Sander & Son's Eucalypti "Exteact ~\ All other crude oils are to be classed among the "' turpentines, which hpve, when used as medicine, no ' 'iherapentic effect and arc abandoned as an interna T Qedicfiiient. These so calitd Eucalypti Extracts •; hich may hare received d.'<rf.;i»ution at Exhibitions as )mmerci»l articles are used for mechanical pnr- eareonlydißeernible: — By their deficiency In pungent odour (Which our , iprnduot'i the only genuine Eucalypti Extracts de velopea most freely through its eurplus of oxygen. -:,- By their alcoholic thin and mobile appearance • \ being reduced m specific through the— preeenoeof adds By their taste, the result of th oohtractingtan- ' dency of redaa and tennatee. ■ if these crude oils, bo called eucalypti extracts are applied by mistake m cases o croup, bronchitis, diph cheria, internal infammationß, dysentery , wounds, the consequences are appalling For safety always ask for SAMDEB aHD Son's KCCALTTTI ExtBACT ard get the old,' well-tea'ed aai reliable preparation.— Band - burst, Victoria. Anst»H» . SANDER AND SOKS ~~ PHASES OF THE MOON. October — d h m. New Moon ... 7 9 48 am . First Quarier ... 14 ~2 37 am Full Moon ... 22 3 47 am Last Quarter ... 30 250 am THE PREMIER MAKES A STARTLING SUGGESTION WBICSMAY PROVE AWKWARD FOR SOME PARLIA. MENT-^tTC CANDIDATES THE Premier, when speaking at the open* ing ceremony of the Palmerston North Art and Industrial Exhibition on Monday last, said :— "I must not forget to mention the Ront- gen X Rays which are . on view, and have done so much to advance medical science and assist suffering humarfity. Now, it any constituency doubted that their mem- ber had any brains, they could .get his head photographed m order to see, and I would str*ngly advise all constituencies toha\e the brain of the candidates photographed before making a choice." i This was a most thoughtful suggestion of the Premier. But what is tire value of brains without digestion? -He should -have gone further and recommended'the applica- tion of the X Rays to the digestive organs of the whole of Her Majesty's subjects, when it would have been found that those whe „ wore m the habit of drinking ordinary teas would find the coating of the stomach con- verted into a sort of partially tanned ' leather. This causes indigestion, shortens life, and "spoils the most angelic temper. Suratura Tea being as pure as the lily un- defiled, is not only harmless, but an invigor- ating digestive tonic, and is recommended by ALL who have used it. Note. — An impoi tan t, omission was nearly being made m this advertisement, viz. : — The usual guarantee that Suratura Tea is NOT blended with China or Indian Teas. JOHN ORR & Co., Ageuts. 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Election Notices. i ~" vNQTIOfi. ~*"~ MRJ.W. SAWLE will address the electors at the Templar Hall, Tin- wald. on TUESDAY, November 3, at 8 o'clock. 10 276 ASHBUBTON ELECTION. Mft^JOHN McLAGHLAN . T\7"ILL ADDRESS THE ELECTORS IN THB "  ■ ODDFELLOWS' HALL, ASHBURTON, ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 3, AT 8 P.M. L idles Specially Invited. 10255 " TO THE ELEOTOBS . OF THB AS H B URTON ELECTORATE. M B W. S. M BLIN WILL ADDRESS THE ELECTORS IN THE \ WAKANUI SCHOOL „ r MONDAY, NOVEMBEE 2, GREENSTREET SCHOOL ON ! WEDNESDAY, NOV. 4, AND SEAFIELD SCHOOL rf ON THUBSDAY, NOVEMBER 5, At eight o'clock. Front Seats Reserved for Ladies. ■10 262 ' • Acland, Dudley, and Co. ACLAND, DUDLEY- & C 0. ,; Land, Estate, Live stock, Financial * "Agents, and Sharebrokers. FOR SALE,— A AAA ACRES Splendid Sheep 4tUUU Country, rolling downs with all Improvements. 1 AAA Acres Flat Good Sheep ! lUUU Country. NAA Acres Fart Agricultural. KfY ACRE Farms to 2000 Acres t/vJ of all classes. - ~~. For Particulars apply 208, Hereford street, CSmatchutch. — SHEEP FOR. SALE. TQ A A Good straight line Hoggetß iJ-OUU m Wool. "I KAA Off shears delivery December. Various Sums of Money to Lend at Xoweat Current Rates. 10 252 Amusements. s T> EV XT ASKETT- OJ MITH, JLtEV JlLaskett-Dmith, THE GREAT EGYPTOLOGIST AND , EASTEBN TRAVELLER. ,' ; TWO-NIGHTS ! IN THB ODDFELLOW S' TT ALL, Asbfrurton. XX WEDNESDAY ; AND THUITSDAY, I NOVEMBER 4 and S* i II First Lkctore — a "CONSTANTINOPLE THE SUB U^ 9 OR THE TURKISH EMPIRE. " Second Lecture— •' *i THROUGH THE REALMS OF 1 * c c MANCIS WITH EIGHT OLD MalDl I AND A NERVOUS BACHELOR." c — — | MAGNIFICENT LIMELIGHT VIEWS c IN ILLUSTRATION. g." ' . b . s Lecture at eight o'clock each evening. 0 Tickets — Reserved seats, 3s (pan at H. M. p Jones') ; second seats, 2a ; back seats, Is. ' 10 198 Have yon tried Koztb Tea ? If not do so at once : it • is delidions Drink only Kozik Tea ; it is absolutey , 8 pure. H, Zaupkb Sole Agent a



ALLIANCE ASSURANCE COMPANY. I BEG to notify that Mr Rex. Restell having resigned the Agency of the above Company, 1 have undertaken it. -Any person wishing, to sea me on busineßß connected with the ALLIANCE ASSUR- ANCE CO., kindly oAI ab the office of Mr John Davison, West street. A. H. SHURY, Agent, Alliance Assurance Company. 10 201 ' ■ ) L ASHBURTON PROHIBITION LEAGUE. AT THE ANNUAL Meeting of the Prohibition League, held October 16, 1896, the fallowing resolution was carrisd unanimously : — •• That this meeting urges all Temperance Peop'e throughout the Ashburton Eloctorate, not to pledge their votes until the party has had an opportunity of selecting a candidate at the representative meeting, to be held m the ODDFELLOWS' BALL, At an Early Date.'' THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 5 At 230 p.m. LONGBEACH ROAD DISTRICT. PROPOSED CLOSING OF A ROAD. PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that it is proposed to CLOSE all that Road between Lots 4 and 5, deposited plan 4183, part of R.S. 7822 5, and that the plans are on view at the Office of the Longbeach Road Board, Ashburton. JOHN GRIGG, Chairman Longbeach Road Board. 10 212 ■■ , (Advertisement.) **to the editor. Sir,— As I hare has been a rumour going about that myself and Mrs Corbitt did not do all we possibly could for our beloved grand daughter, Nellie Frisby, m her late illneßß, you will greatly oblige by inserting m your paper the following letters from the doctors m attendance. I am, etc., E, Corbitt. Sir,— ~~ m reference to the above I beg to state on behalf of Mrs Frisby and myself that we are perfectly confident that Mr and Mrs Corbitt and family did everything that could possibly be done for my late daughter m her last illness, and I am aure the testimony of the doctors m attendance will justify my confidence. I am, etc., W. Frisby. Ashburton, October 29, 1896. Dear Mr Corbitt,— My opinion has been asked as to the manner m which your late niece, Nely Frisby, was nursed and looked after during her illneßS. I can only say that if Bhe had been my own sißter, I could not wish her to have been more tenderly and cargfully^ nursed by Mrs Corbitt. It is my deliberate opinion that nothing was left undone, both m medical attendance and m nursing, that ought to have been done, and that you sent for me directly the girl seemed really ill. Cecil D. Greenwood, M.R.CS. Ashburton, October 29, 1896. I have been asked by Mr Corbitt to state my opiniou as to the treatment, nursings etc., which his niece, Miss Frisby, received l during her last illness. I was called m. to see' her on the morning of the 24th inst.^hs consulta'ion wi h Dr. Greenwood. Fbom my inquiries then, and from what I saw, 1 am of opinion that everything po3sitofe was done to ea^e the pwr girl's life, and I am. sure that Mr and Mrs Corbitt did their very- best from the "start to. obtain for her the beat advice and - attendance procurable. They evinced the greatest solicitude on her behalf, and 1 have no hesitation m saying that it is a oruel calumny if anyone should insinuate that they negleoted her m the smallest degree. Hugh Hunter, 10 261 M.8., B.ch. In the matter of the Public Trust. Qffi 0< Acts for the time being, anrl fa? ( n matter of the estate of Jamr Connolly, late of Ashbnrtop , j n th Irrovincial District of Clfc' jterbury laborer, deceased. NOTICE is hereby gginw n that al creditors and othera having claim against the above estate <a re required t< send m to the office of th©> Public Trustee Customhouee Quay, Wellir jgton, or his dia trict agent at Chriatehur. en , and m writing on or before the 15th d*ay of January, 1897 full particulars of sp.ch claims giving th itenia and amounts) of the same ; and th Public Trustee will, at the expiration of th said time or as Boon thereafter as oonven niently may be* distribute the assets of th said deceased or any part thereof amonj the parties entitled thereto, having regan only to the claims which the Public Trusts shall have then had notice, and accordinj to the priorities given by the Public Truß Office Acts for the time being to such claim as between themselves respectively? All moneys payable to the above eßtat may br lodged to the credit of the Publi Trustee's acoount at any postal money-orde offioe. JAMES C. MARTIN. 1 Pubtio Tiustee. i ( Public Trust Office, < ' 1 Weilipgton, October 87, 1695, JO 2(



- Business Notices. * i IMPORTANT TO MEN V-■ ■ ' • T-rTE WOULD D^AW SPECIAL ATTENTION to several lines reoent'y opened m Our MERCERY AND CLOTHING DEPARTMENT, also to the fact that We are sparing neither Trouble or Expense to put this part of our business thoroughly m touch with the Public, Up-to-date, and abpve aIIT=RIGaT IN PRICE EVERYTHING NECESSARY " ' ' '. - jTO CLOTHE A MAN, i* ■ ■ , ... ■ ■* FOR S'•"' ■ ■ • . WORK OR PLAY, - . " /■ . ■■'"; 'AT . '. ■ .'* MITCHELL & TURNER'S.



9 ACRES, situated at the corner of Racecourse aud Middle Roads, Allen- ton, with small Stable thereon. Liberal terms of payment will be accepted. T. BULLOCK, Agent. TO LET. Comfortable Cottage of four rooms with Verandah and Scullery, situated m Aitken Street. Good cooking range. Rental, 6s 6cT per week. — ; T. BULLOCK. TO LET. DWELLING of Five. Boomß, centrally tiluoted m Tancred street, west. T. BULLOCK. TO PERSONS DESIROUS OF PUR- CHASING BUILDING SITES, OR IS VES I ING IN TOWN SECTIONS. FOR SALE, THE FOLLOWING, viz— Town Section 994, containing Quarter Acre, fronting Peter sweet west Town Sect' on 995, containing Quarter Acre, adjoining Town Section 1001, containing Quarter Acre, Cox street Town Section 784, containing Quarter Acre, Peter street Town Section 751, containing Quarter Acre, corner of P. ter htreet and Eist Belt Town Section 796,- containing Quarter Aore, Cox street Town Section 797, containing Quarter Acre adjoining Town Section 795, containing Quarter Acre, Cox street Town Section 306, containing Quarter Acre, Burnett street ' Town Section -905, containing Quarter Acre, corner of East and Grey streets Town Section ,906, containing Quarter Acre, Grey street^ adjoining Town Section 711, containing Quarter Aore, Wills street Town Section 822, containing Quarter Acre, Cox street Town Sestion 886, containing Quarter Acre, Cox street east Town Section 1195, containing Quarter Acre, Havelock street west Town Section 815, containing Quarter Acre, Aitken street east Town Section 1196, containing Quarter Acre, Havelock street west, and others. Full particulars on application. T BULLOCK. A BARGAIN, -P14.5 PRICE REQUIRED FOR 2$ AGEES 2} With Dwelling of four rooms, etc., situated uab at the back of the English Church, Tinwald, between Harland and Grove streets. The owner, Mr Joßeph Hopwbod, having made up his mind to sell at the reduced price named above, reasonable terms oan be arranged. Apply at once to Tt. BULLOCK. D. Thomas. TINWALD YARDS. TUESDAY,' NOVEMBER 3, 1896. MR DAVID THOMAS has received instructions from a client, to Sell by Public Auction at the above yards, [£) HEAD of 2 and 3 year old Cattle. DAVID THOMAS, ■10 275 Auctioneer. EONTGEN X EAYS. TEIAL IN ASHBUETON. KEEN interest has been shown by most . leading residents and farmers, who' are of a scientific turn of mind, m a trial made this week by Mr Mitchell, the weil- known local Photographer, of the • Rdntgen Rays, 1 or the New Photography. Many knowing ones predicted a failure, and speculation was rife as to what would be the ultimate result, but we are proud to be able to to state that it sur- lassed all expectations, and we congratuhte mm on his success. The mode adopted was as follows:— A solid bar of chilled cast steel, 17 incheß thick, was placed on a Btand, and a large card, with a well-known name printed on it, was placed behind it and the «X Rays' turned on at about two million horse-power, and exposed for twenty minutes. The slide was then removed, and the assembled gentlemen, who had been awaiting the re- sult with breathless interest, beheld the following : — I _L WOOL SEASON, 1896-97. HENBY~~ZANDEE. WOOL BROKER. Wool Store— West street, Ashburtom Advances Made Against Clips Free of All Commission. My Clients' Wool, last year, Realised Half-penny More than any other Wool of same quality. Then there was a tremendous outburst o applause and - admiration, and one local farmer announced his belief that the same name could be photographed through, » mountain of. granite, ■* •£ jq2



I T. Bullock. NOVEMBER 7 >r To Persons Desirous of Purchasing a Small Farm near Town. 39 VOTl* 39 J - ASHBURTON FORKS. MR T BULLOCK has received instruc- tions from Mr J. G. MrConochie, to Sell by Public Auct'on at the Arcade on the atove date, — HIS PROPERTY, Situated at Ashburton Forks, about 3£ miles from Ashburton, j Being R.B. 4449 and 30561, containing ' 38 Acres, 3 Roods, 20 Perches^on which is erected a COTTAGE of three rooms. The land is well, fenced and divided into three ' paddocks, and * there is a growing crop of oats on 15 acres, the balance m grass, all wel' watered by permanent creek. Inspection invited. Terms liberal. Note time of Sale— ll.3o. T. BULLOCK, 10 260 Auctioneer. ! FOR SALR Good Sheep- Country, Shepherd's Bush * Survey District. 2475- ACRES 2475 Terms and Full Particulars furnished on Application. T. BULLOCK. F O R S A L E— ; At a Reduoed Price. SUBURBAN Residence conveniently situated just beyond the Ashburton Traffic Bridge, the Rev. Ar B ake'd. On account of his having removed to the North Island, a speedy -'ale is desired at a reduced Price. Liberal Terms. Full particulars on application. 2 T. BULLOCK. FOR SALE.



AUCKLAND GOLD MINES. AGENCY Large Auckland SyndicaJ established m Ashburton. Office- Bullock's Arcade. Promoters' shares f< sal?. Apply H. A. MACKaY 10 272 or F. MAKEIG. PROHIBITION MEETING. ODDFELLOWS' HALL. SUND .V NIGHT— B 15. A DDRIiSSES by Rev. J. Olphbrt, am jCII. Mr S. S. Chapman. SOLO BY MISS SEARS. 10 270 HANMER & GRAVES TINWALD YARDS. TUESDAY, NOVEMBERS, 1896. MESSRS HANMER ANt) GRAVES will offer by Public Auction at the above fixture — Af\f\ FOUR-TOOTH HALFBRED 4fcUU WETHERS. A very even line, and m forward condition, JOHN K. BLAND,^ 10120 . Auctioneer. RAKAIA SALE. i THURSDAY, FOVEMBER 5, 1896 MESSRS HANMER AND GRAVES will offer by Public Auction, at the above place and date, on account of Mr George Harrison, Carryanter — O/if\ CROSSBR-D EWES, six-tooth /V'dbU and full mouth, with 222 Lambs | at foot. A nice line. Qf\ FAT CROSSBRED EWES; Other entries solicited. JOHN R. BLAND, 10 264 Auctioneer. Tenders. . LEASING OF Re Si: EVE. fTIHE BOROUGH' COUNCIL OF X SYDENHAM invites Tenders for Leasing Reserve No. 2379, consisting of 847 Acres 2 Roods 34 Perches, SITUATED AT CAIRNBRAE, Now m the occupation of Mr John Small. The Imd will be let m either one or two lots. Conditions and form of Lease can be seen at the Office of che Council, and at the Borough Council Office, Ashburton. Tenders must be delivered at the Borough Council Office, Sydenham, before 5 p.m., on MONDAY, November 16th, 1896. CHAS. ALLISON, Town Clerk. Borough Council Offices, Sydenham, October 27, 1896. 10 246 Sporting. A SHBURTON RACING CLUFS SUMMER MEETING. To be held on the Tinwald Racecourse, ON SATURDAY, JA^UARJ 2, 1897. President— slr J. C. Wason. Vice-presi- dent — Mr Duncau Cameron. Judge — Mr M. Stitt. Stewards— Messrs W. M. Lytielton, P. H. Cox, Hugo Friedlander, J. R. Hart, E. Gates, Dr Leahy, J. O. Wason, D. Cameron. Handicappbr — Mr J. Cresawell. Treasurer— Mr John Davison.' Starter — Mr H. Piper. Clerk of BcAiiEs— Mr R. Friedlander ; Clerk of the Course — Mr R. Curtis —PROGRAMME— ( Approved by the Canterbury Jockey Club, and the^New Zealand Trotting Association). First Race to st art at 12. 30 sharp. 1— *Opbn Welter Handicap, of 30 bovb, second horse to receive 5 boys from the stake ; one mile. Nomination 15s, acceptance 10s. • 2 — Kolmar Trot Handicap, of 25 soys, second horse to receive 3 soys from the stake; two miles. Nomination 10s, accep- tance 10s. - 3— Ashburton Racing Club Handicap, of 50 soys, second horee to receive 5 soys from the stake ; one mile and a quarter. Nomination 20s, acceptance 20s. - . 4— Novel Race, of 25 soys ; the winner to ; be Bold by auction immediately after the race, and the whole of the proceed* to go the funds of the Club. Weight Bst, any overweight to be declared. Entry IQj. Five furlongs. s— Pony Race Handicap, of 15 boys, second pony to receive 2 soys from the stake. Ponies not to exceed 14.2 incheß m height. Seven furlongs. Nomina- tion 10a, acceptance ss. 6— Spring Handicap, of 30 bovb, second horee to receive 5 soys from the stake. Five furlongs. Nomination 15s, accep- tance 10s. 7 — Hurry Fourry, of 12 soys, second horse to receive 2 soys from the stake. For horses that have not won money. Minimum weight 7st 111 b, overweight to bs declared. Four furlongs. Post entry, 10a. B—Flying8 — Flying Handicap, of 30 boys, second horae to receive 5 soys from the stake. 'four furlongs. Nomination, 15s, ac- ' ceptanoe 10s. ( RULES AND REGULATIOMS. 1. The meeting will be held under the Rules of Racing ; the Trotting Race under the rules 'ot the New Zealand Trotting Association. 2. No entry will be received except on the condition that all claims, disputes, and 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 programme shall be final. 3. All stakes to be paid m full. 4. All Nomination, Acceptance, aod Entrance feea, go to the funds of the Club. 5. Winner of any one Handicap, after declaration of weights to carry 7lba, and of two or more handicaps lOlbs penalty. NOMINATIONS. NOMINATIONS for all Handicaps, ac- companied by fee, name, pedigree, age, description, and performances of horse, and colore of rider must be ia writing, and m the hands of the Secretary not later than 9 pm on FRIDAY, peoember 18, 1896. WEIGHTS. WEIGHTS will be published on or about 8 o'olock m the evening of January 1, 1897. ACCEPTANCES AND ENTRIES. Acceptances for the Handicaps, anc Entries for the Novel Stakes, must be it the hands of the Secretary not later that 10 o'olook on the evening of January 1, 189' JOHN DAVISON, Hon Secretary. NOTEi-The Tinwald Meeting takes plac OH January 1, 19&7. 1082'



Synopsis of New Advertisement*. Church Notice — St. Stephens, Primitivi \ Methodist and Wesleyan. Prohibition Meeting — Oddfellows' Hal . Sunday evening, 8.15 p.m. T. Bullock— Sale of Farm at Ashburtoi Forks i A.O. Ointment — Testimonial. E. Corbett— Re the death of his grant 3 daughter. Hanmer and Graves.— For sale by publi B auction, 400 four- tooth half-bred wethers Tinwald Yards, Tuesday, November 3 '. Rakaia Sale, Thursday, November 5, 24 crossbred ewes with 222 lambs; 20 fa orossbred ewei Lost— Black buggy cushions. : J. W. S*wle— To Eleotors. Mrs Adamß— Fruit. f New Tabernacle— Opening service, Sunda i j Novecabec 15.