The Horseless Carriage.

We are not yet m possession of information &B to the fate of the Au omot-r Oar B 11 that wa3 before the I'st session of the British Parliament, but there seemed every prospect •when it was before the House that it would become law. If it has become law, the in troduc:ion of the horseless carriage to the streets of London, and its further fulfilment of the prophecy the "chariots shall roge m the streets"— chariots with neither horaes nor horsemen — will be one more of the many striking features of nineteenth century pro gress. A London paper, discussing the pro bability of the passage of the Bill, and the change that it would bring about, asked the question— " Will it be a good thing or the reverse? This mode of traffic is less cum bersome than horse traction, and hence a measure of relief will ensue m congested dis tricts. But a good deal of passenger and good 3 traffic for short dislanoe«, now ab sorbed by railways, will stream into the highways, which will be more crowded m consequence. The motor oar, like the bi cycle, will thus injure railways to a certain extent, aad it will augment the benefit con ferred by the bicycle on roadside inns. which railways had ruined. The highroads of England, which the bicycle had wakened up to a certain extent, will be aB alive as m the days of coaches. The iroa horse, m a new shape, will not shun the road aa hereto fore, but make it more populous than it has ever been. In'the matter of • public security nothing can be positively asserted until the new Bteed has had a practical trial. Its be haviour is still to a certain extent an un known quantity. It may prove unmanage able and bolt, us the horse sometimes does. It cannot kick like him, but it may explode. "Practical experience will possibly result In the development of a motor car on lines dif fering considerably from any now existing, but, whatever- evolutionary stages it m.y _paBB through, the horseless carriage is upon us. To apportion the amount of good and I " evil it will bring m its train would be hazar- V dous, but it would be tolerably safe to say [ that the individual moßb benefited will be ■ the horse himself, considering the sort of ■ life he generally leads between the shafts. B It equine opinion could ,be taken it would be | "pretty unanimous on this point. Meanwhile, I those who trade m the horse and m all that I appertains to him m a state of servitude will [do wisely to seek another occupation." | Then we have the Edinburgh Review dia | cussing the question of cost remarks that it I j may be estimated that the price of a good ■ engine carriage will be about the same as F that of a corresponding carriage, horse, and M harness. And it is probable that the repairs, E painting, and lubricating of the engine will W { nearly correspond with the repairs and H minor expenses attendant upon a carriage I and horße. The stabling will be less, but I the driver will probably be paid about the H same wage as a coachman. There remains, H then, only the comparison of the provender »~~and litter of a horse with the consumption B of oil of the car. A horse's provender will I cost about £1 a week. Suppose we estimate I the average day's work of the horße at 20 I miles, then the week's work of six days would be 120 miles, which / would work out V 21 a mile. The corresponding coßb of a I petroleum motor of 2i horse-power would, H however, be only id a mile — that is to say, M one-fourth of the cost of the horse. As the X length of an engine-carriage will be about ft -half that of a horse and carriage, its powers of turning will be much greater. It will not kick nor run away ; it can be left to mind itself iv the road ; and if it breaks a jiart, a new one can be immediately procured V to replace it. Besides, an engine carriage ■ will easily run 100 miles m seven or eight H hours, which no horae could accomplish. ■ Hence we may anticipate that within a ■ measurable interval of time engine carts I, ' will replace the huge vans whioh are now HL«*«eeii. everywhere m London, and that our H hackney" cabs will be replaced by engine H cabs. This will probably bring about sixpenny fares.

RAILWAY TIME TABLE.

Trains leave. Ashburton FOR THE tfORTH every day at 7.20 a.m., 3.40 p.m., md 7.5 p.m. (express). On Mondays, Wed leßdays, and Fridayn, an extra train leaves t 11.0 a.m. Trains arrive from the North ■very day at 10.45 a.m., 12.43 noon (express) ,ndß op.m. s

Trains leave Ashbu'rton FOR THE SOUTH every flay at. 10.55 a.m , aqd 12 53 noon (express). Ou Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays a train leaves at 3.50 p.m. A truin leaves for Mount Somers branch line every day ac 4.25 p.m. The branch train arrives m Ashburton at 9.45 a.m. t Trains leave Pakaia for Methven daily ■Thursdays excepterl) at 7.5 p.m., on ■leßdaya at 10.10 a.m , and on ■mrsdays at 12.20 noon. Trains leava H^hycn at the following times respectively every day, except Fridays ; 10 30 3.10 p.m. Tuesdays.

PHASES OF THE MOON.

THE ABBBUBTON GUARDIAN : FRIDAY, OCTOBER 2, 1896,

Printed and Published by the Ashburton Publishing Company, Limited, at thefr Steam Printing Office, Burnett Street, Ashburton. <• FEIDAX, QQIQSER 3, 1896



P -ember— d h m New Moon ... 8 113 am First Quarter ... 14 339 pm I Fall Moon ... 22 10 19 am Liet Quarter ... 30 128pm v CCTOBRB— ri h m r SSew Mo n ... 7948 am F:rc«i Quarter ... 14 2 ]7 am Full Moon ... 22 3 47 am Last Quarter ... 30 250 am



MONEY TO LEND. QEVERAL Large and Sm.iill Sum- Leut at lowest cm rein ruies F. L COWLI.-HrtW, Solicitor, I 9 102 . Tancred street, Ashburton. ~~NEW COAL MINE. DEEP LEVEL SEAM. IN ANSWER to Numerous Enquiries re price of, the New Coal, I take this >p*por- unity of stating that the Price has SOT been Raised on account of the Superior Quality as ia generally supposed. Lt is stilLsold as before at the following prices per four ton truck (freight paid) on receipt of cheque or P.O. order : — per ton p©* ton Westerfield 15s 0d Dromore 16s 6d Winslow... 16s Od Chertsey 16s lOd Hinds ... 16s 6d R^kaia ... 17s 3d Ealing ... 17s Od Lauriaton 19b Od Rangicata 17s 6d Methven... 19s 6d Orari ... 17s 9d Ashburton— All Coal Merchants georg~e pake, MOUNT SOMBRS. GRAHAM & CO.'s DATE NT P.BRMANEN FOOT-ROT CURE, ts 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, Mablbobough. In re your remedy lot Foot-Rot I have no hesitation m soying it is the most effective have met, and has been need m the distriofc under my charge with the lest results. I have recommended &nd Bhell continue to recommend it to any owners of fcheep affected with Foot-Rot, a disease -whioh I regret to say. is so often neglected until 'it takes euch a strong bold on the flock that it can ho longer be ignored, when it might have been easily put down at its first appearance by a little attention and the use of your remedy. JOHN MOOBE, Inspector of Stook February 28, 1895. Department of Agriculture, Haweka. In reply to your request as to my reporting to you my opinion of tbe result of your dressing cheep at Mr Lysaght's an Mr Nicholas' with your Foot-Rot Speoifio, 1 have every confidence m saying that the cure was a perfect one, although the weather was very wet and stormy, and tbe examination was only six days after the feet had been dreesed. Some of the shoep were very badly affected, nearly the whole of the foot having rotted off. I should recommend all sheep owners to ueo you\Specifio if their abeep are troubled witbN Foot-rot, as it ib easily put on, and I am sure it will give satisfaction.— l remain, youra truly ' * ALEXANDER MONRO, Inspector of Stock, June 22, 1895. Genuine only from D. THOMAS, ASHBURTON, Or from the Sole Proprietors, GRAHAM AND CO, G&rlton Gore Road, Boßeaeath, Wellington. G. JESSON, . 'RACrioAL WATCHMAKER AND JEWELLER, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. fTIHE Cheapest shop m Ashburton fo* X Watches, Clocks and Jewellery of every description. A trial solicited* Watches cleaned, and guaranteed 12 , mouths, 4s 6d. Clocks cleaned, and guaranteed 12 months, from 2s 6d. * All Jewellery repairs at lowest possible prices consistent with fair trading. Customers own gold made up. NOTICE. f|l H E OLDEST ESTABLISHED GENERAL GROCERY STORE m Tin wald will be conducted by myself. Having secured the services of Mb E. C.Bonnington, as manager, it is my in- tentionjto kaep the VERY BEST OF STORES AND BUTCHER'S MEAT, and by doing so,. I trnst to meet with a fair share of public patronage. J. HBSELTINE, E. C. BONNIN3TON, y 9 17 ' Manager. W. HE GENUINE DR GUILLIE'S | 1 ELIXIR Tonic, Anti Glarious, «nd Anti-Bilious. Prepared by Dr Paul Gage Fils, Chemist ot the Ist Class., The only proprietor of that remedy. Rue de Grenelle, S. Germain, Parip. Dr Guillie's Elixir is one of the most economical medicines, both as a Purga- tive and as a Depurative, it is the best remedy against all bilious and glarious disorders For more than seventy-five years Dr Guillie's Mixir has been employed with success against diseases of the liver, the spleen, the heart, rheumatism, gout, lever, influenza, skin diseases, etc. Beware of imitations, and see that you get the genniue Dr Guillie's Elixir, which bears the signature of Paul Gage, and mark that each bottle is accompanied by Treatise on Glairsi Sold by Druggists, Patent Medicine, Dealer?, and by AUSTRALIAN DRUG CO., Sydney, N.S.W, William Fleming, GENERAL PRODUCE DEALER. WISHES to inform the Ashburton Public that he has started dubl- ness m the General Produce Trade, m those premises lately occupied by R. B. Restell, next the Aehburton Club, Burnett Street. , He trusts to get a fair abare of the 4 public patronage, by keeping only good, quality goods, at lowest current rates, d Note the Address, M BURNETT STJREET, ■ NEXT ASHBURTON CLUB. 8 9



SPRING CLEANING. w»m. • Q • — — — PERSONS DESIROUS of having thrir Homes Painted, Papered, or i Distempered during the Spring, would do well to communicate with meas parly as possible, so as to avert the rush which generally takea place during Christmas month. I AM CLEARING OUT my present Stock of WALL- PAPERS at a VERY LOW PRICE, so as to make room for a large Shipment of NEW SEASON'S PAPKRHAFGINGS which I expect from England a few weeks hence. This is the time of year to paint Houses outside. NOSE BUT GEJSUINE WHITE LEAD AND OILS DSIiD IN PAINTING Reliable Tradesmen sent to the Country at shortest notice. y, , , J. WILSON, Corner of the Arcade and Burnett Street, Ashburton. . Telephone 65. 81991 « THE AMERICAN," I TROTTING HORSE, four years old, by Emmerspn, out of Fairy, by Spot. I Winner of two Races. j TO BE LEASED FOR THE SEASON. I Apply DAVID THOMAS. j CHEAP MONEY. I have various Sums of Money for Investment at Low Bates. I would! suggest to my Clients and Friends m the Aehburton County who have mortgages 1 running at Call, tbe advisability of having these maters fixjed up now that J money is bo' Cheap, otherwise they may be m danger m the near future, j D. ' THOMAS, Ashburton FOR SALE- -486 acres near Lismore, Well Fenced and sub divided, all m grws, Plenty o I Water. Easy Terms. Price Low. I _,98 acres First-quality Land, Thoroughly Improved, and one of the best pieces j of land m Longbeach. Very easy terms. 100 acres land, Fenced, Well watered, all m Graes, adjoining Springburn Railway Station, being R.S. 29674. A L S O,— x I 833 ACRES, being R.S. 25048 and 30068, Shepherd's Bush District First-class land, fenced and subdivided.\ Price, very low. 1093 Acres, being fJ.S. 27031, 27388*, 27389, 27390, situated near Eromore- and known as Robert Claik's F«rm. The land is m splendid order, fences good, water-in each paddock ; 400 Acres new being put into Crop, with which Grass Seed will be sown. The balance of tbe 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'a House DAVID "THOMAS, , ASHBURTON. wheat! wheat; Xjtr E ARE PROMPT CASHBUYERS OF PRIME MILLING WHEAT, AT HIGHEST MARKET RATES. We are aitso prepared to Sttre Grain on Farmers account m our NewGraln Stores West Street, Ashburton, on very favourable terms Full sized 06'rnsacks and Twine Supplied at LOWEST CURRENT RATES . ROLLITT & CO., FLOUR MILLS. Ojtfioes and Stores WEST STREF. ASHBURTON. 16ft DAVID THOMAS, (Late Matson, Cox and Oo.) 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 Sale> A Wool Throughout the Season Grain Bought and Sold on Commission Cleari jg Sales as per arrangements AGENT FOB— Matson and 00, Ohristchurch Booth, McDonald and 00, Ohristchurcb White's Sheep Dip Massey-Harris Reaper and Binder London and Lancashire Insurance Company Graham's Foot Rot, Composition a 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 Mb W Barcock as my Agent m the Tiakaia district DAVID THOMAS, A-shburton, GREAT REDUCTION ]N PRICE OF f PLANET JR. TOOLS. DAVID THOMAS. « . . , . V . ASHBURTON ,' GRAM) DISPLAY j OF NEW , -.. SPRING & SUMMER GOODS. SEE THE ATTRACTIVE "WINDOWS AT " THE OOENER." EVERYTHING NEW AND PP TO DATE New Straws, New Millinery, New Flowers, New Ribbons, New Prints and Cambrics, New Dresses. ALL IN THE . : LATEST FASHIONS, FROM THE VARIOUS CisNTRES OF FASHION. Dealing Direct with the Best Manufactures, we can give our patrons the best value that money can procure. COME AND SEE. W. H. COLLIER.



TTT ANTED, Second-hand Bags m any Quantity. NEWCASTLE, WESTPORT, BRUNNER NUTS, MOUNT SOME RS, AND ALLANDALE COALS, alwayu ' m Stock. __ _ ■ t> ALSO— COKE, FIREWOOD, POSTS, RAILS, STAKES, and all fencing materiul. I wish to draw the attention of the public to the celebrated AfLANDALB COAL, Which has held its own fagainst all the Lignites m the market. It is screened, and burns with a flame to a clean ash, leaving no dangerous embers, and is really the beßt and cheapest Native coal to be had. One trial will convince you. Jame^ Elliott, SOLE AGENT, WEST STREET, Opposite D. Thomas' Grain and Wool 215 Stores. THE PREMIER MAKES A STARTLING SUGGESTION WHICH MAY PROVE AWKWARD FOR SOME PARLIA- MENTARY CANDIDATES I k BE Premier, when speaking at the open- ing ceremony of the Palmerston North , Art and Industrial Exhibition on Monday last, Baid : — " 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 humanity. Now, it any constitnency doubted that their mem- ber had any brains, they could get his head photographed m order to see, and I would strongly advise all constituencies to have the brain of the candidates photographed before making a choice." This was a most thoughtful suggestion of the Premier. But what is the 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 ie would have been found that those whc 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 aa pure as the lily un- defiled, is nob only harmless, but an invigor- i ating digestive tonic, and is recommended by ' ALL who have used it. Note. — An important 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. Don't Cough. — Relief can be obtained immediately. Use KEATING'S COUGH LOZENGES well known a<3 the utterly unrivalled Cough Remedy. Strongly reoonv mended by maDy eminent physioiana. They at onoe oheok the ocugh and remove the i cause— without any af er tffeefc ; the most ' delioate can therefore take them. One Lozenge alone gives eaae— one or two at bed- timea enßureß rest. Sold everywhere m tins islideftob, "*** _



Wanted. OWN Make *m Ladies' and Children's Underclothing, Aprons, and Pina- fores ; also a good assortment of Calicoes, Muslins, Flannelettes, Trimmings, etc., at Mrs Alcorn's new shop, Baker's Buildings. NOTICE.— Are you going to build ? Because the cheapest shop for Roofing, Iron Ridging, Gutters, Nails, Lead, Spout- ing, Water Tanks, Pumps, Ranges, Register Grates, Locks and Hinges, Washing Boilers, and all sortß of Ironmongery, is J. W. Hardley's, Ironmonger, Plumber, and Tinsmith. Telephone 32. J WANTED Known— That J. Moison will give a good Discount for Cash for Bix weeks, being over-stocked and to make room for Summer Boots and Shoes, which will be m next week. Nothing but the choicest and best quality kept. Repairs as usual done at once at the Premier Boot Stofej Town Hall, East Street, Ashburton. "VYT'ANIED Kno wo— Maddbn's Refreßh- VV meiit Roomß 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 Maddbn's ! If you are getting up a Spread m a private or general way, and would like your Paßtry, Cakes, Jellies, Cceams, etc.,* to ba a success, why, come along to Maddens m East Street, and you won't be disappointed. Bride, Christening and Birthday Cakes a specialty. XT7~ANTED Known— Go to the Corner t T for Newest Styles m Drapery and Millinery — W. H. Collier. HOLIDAY Suits— A nice Kaiapoi Suit for 27s 6d, Boys' Knicker and Cambridge Suits from 7s 6d, Men's Suits to Measure from . 455, Fib and Workmanship Guaranteed at R. Alcorn's. COUGH, Cough, Cough— l am still making my celebrated Cough Drops, None genuine unless stamped Flower's Cough.— H. A.- Flower, Confectioner, East street. ' y 5 24 BANANAS, Bananas, ripe and sound ; also sweet D.E. Oranges at H. A. Flower's, Confectioner and Fruiterer, East Street. HOW not to be ill by Dr Emily B Rbyder. Eat fruit, choice fruit, good iruib, H. A. Flower's fruit, East Street, Ashburton. XUST ARRIVED— A large variety of tJ useful and Ornamental Goods, Dolls, Toys, and Novelties ; also, a job lot of over one hundred assorted Baskets and Morocco and Russian Leather Handbags, to be sold at under ordinary cost price at Mrs Alcorn's "VirrANTED Known— That E. Mauood TT is still selling all kinds of Grocery, Crockery, and Glassware at as reasonable a price as any other house m the trade. Orders by letter or Telephone promptly attended to. Families waited on daily. Telephone No 76. . £50,, £10, £10, £5, given away for a ' ngle guess. Send stamp tor particulars and circulars to Box 176* P«U M Wellington*



FECULIN A. FECULIN A. THE T)ERFEOTION f\F /^ AKK "171 LOURS, HE JL KRFECTION VJf Kj AXE Jj LOURS, Stands Unrivalled as the perfection of Prepared Flours for producing PURE and | DELICIOUS CARES, with the minimum of time, trouble, and expense. FEOULINA is packed m lib cardboard boxes, and can be had m the following kinds- Cherry Cakes Raspberry Sandwiches Rice Cheese Cakes Sponge Ginger Bread Cocoannt Cakes Currant Cakes : Genoa Cakes Sultana Cakes Seed Cakes Rice Cakes Madeira Cakes Snow Lakes These ' packets of Cake Flour contain all 'the- dry ingredients of a Wholesome and Delicious Cuke. Full directions on each packet. Price— bd.each TEA. TEA. TEA. We have an excellent line of ORANGE PAKOE CEYLON TEA, imported direct from the gardens, which we have packed m £lb and lib packetß, 51b and 101b' tins, and and 561b8. NIMMO & BLAIR'S CELEBRATED GARDEN SEEDS ALWAYS IN STOCK. Goods Delivered Daily. Orders by Post Despatched with Punctuality. Best House m Aehburton for Groceries, Crockery, and Hardware. SHEARMAN BROS., "MARKET HOUSE." ' x _ __ Telephone No. oo  mitchell & turner. i hate purchased the business.... h. c. turner. great boom m boots. McDonald & modiarmid TTAVE RECKIVED ADVICE OF LABGE SHIPMENTS 01 Mew ..<*<! oils Landing ex Mamaki and lonic, Specially ordered for the Ashburton trade. These Goods will be opened up m a few weeks, and m order to Reduce Stock and make room for New Goods, we will hold a €3eißesffiie « lea ring: S»le. * THE STOCK MUST BE REDUCED. No consideration of profit will be allowed to interfere with this object. For Bargains See Our Windows and Door. • EXAMINE OUR GOODS, COMPARE OUR PRICES m And you will be bound to admit that we offer the very best value m BOOTS and SHOES m Ashburton. Sale Commencing— SATUßDAY, 29th inst. THE CASH BOOT SHOP, X A S T STREET J. NICHOLAS, Manager



- GENERAL TBA.CY, Holder of the winning record for two miles, STAND AT MY COACH STABLES, ASHBURTON, 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 EEVOIB, 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 nands 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 aovs. D.J.C. Flying Handicap, 100 soys ; beating Paramu, and Lady Zetland. D. J. C. Tradesmen's Handicap, 120 soys. D.J.C. St Andrews Handicap, 180 soys ; beating Saracen and others. C.J.C. Stewards' Handicap, 200 soys. C.J.O. 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. TEH.MS — Season, £2 ; Guarantee, £3 Groomage fee, ss. Paddocking Is 6d per week, all care taken but no responsibility. Owners at time of service held responsible fdrfee. For further particulars apply to J. O'BRIEN, Proprietor, Ashburton. R. McDONNELL, Groom m charge. 9 120 « ( iX ILL Stand this season at the Owner's "V Stables, Lauriston, travelling to METHVEN once a week, and ASHBUR- TON once a week, THAT GRANDLY BRED TROTTING HORSE, EXPERIENCE, By GENERAL TRACY, dam FANNY. T7>XPERIENCE 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 beat two-year old on the ground, aud 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 bj» Berlin (imported), dam Jenny Tracy (imported). Hiram jVoodruff (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, Mambrino 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. Termß— 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 MoKENDRY, 9 162 ' Lauriston. TO Stand at Ashburton, and travel the Methven, Alford Foreßt, and surround- ing districts, THE THOROUGHBRED HORSE, MARLBOROUGH, By St George— Farewell. MARLBOROUGH waa a very good per- | former. During his racing career he started m5l races, 19 of which he won, 11 seconds and 9 thirds, showing exoeptional brlliancy and gamenees. 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, McDonnell, ABhburfcon,



STUD NOTICES. | TO STAND AT COMMERCIAL,' STABLES, ASHBCRTON, j PRINCE IMPERIAL, By Hambletonian Bell Boy, dam Priace-.s. Rambletonian Bell Boy by Ulster Chief, by Rysdyk's Hambletonian— dam Lady Ulster. I "Terms.— £5, to be paid on or before Ist January, 1897 ; or £4 at time of service. 9 246 D. or N. PRICE. a^O TRAVEL ASHBURTON AND . v SURROUNDING THAT WELL-KNOWN TROTTING- STALLION BALTIMORE. Black Horse, two white hind feet and white star on forehead, standing J6 hands high ; by Blackwood Abdallah, dam JeBB by Quicksilver. BALTIMORE won first prize as a two- year-old at Christchurch 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 served last year and not m foal, half fees. Good paddocking free to January 1, 1897. All care taken but no responsibility. PEES. — Guarantee, £i ; Se>Bon, £2 ; groom ss. For further particulars apply to Groom m cha>ge, or D. McCormick, Valetta. 986 BLACKWOOD ABDALLAH. Sire of the most record and winning horaeß m New Zealand, WILL atand this Season at Ashburton, Bnd travel the neighborhood. BLACK" CAVE. By Blackwood Abdallah— dam Miss Cave. Will stand at Kolmar, Lyndhurst, and travel the Mount Sonfers, Alford Forest, Methven, and Rakaia districts. For Terms and further information apply MAX FRIEDLANDER, 9 221 Or Grooms m Charge.



Sportmg- I A SHBURTON TROTTING CLUB, j SPRING MEETING, Co be held on the Agricultural Show ( Groundß, Ashburton, on SATURDAY, October 31. Under the Rules of the South Island' Trotting Association., President— Donald McLean, Esq. Vice- presidents— Messrs Dan. McKendry and G. Robertson. Stewards— Messrs V. Wane, J. Dore, R. J. Henry, D. McCotmick, Denis McKendry, J. O &d^ F McCafferty, and J. Sutherland. STARTER-Mr R. J. Heury. Clerk of the Scales— Mr D. Zander. Clerk of the Course— MrJ. McCormick. Handi- oapper— Mr V . Brinkman. Timekeeper — Mr R<. Alexander. . —PROGRAMME— 1 —1 15 p.m. — Handicap Maiden (saddle), of 10 soya ; nomination, 7s 6d ; acceptance, 7s 6d. Two miles. 2 _2 O— EiiECTRic Handicap (saddle), of 20 soya ; second horse 2 soys from the stake. Nomination, 10s ; acceptance, .10s. 1 5 mile. 3 _2 40— Lagmhor Handicap (harness), of 20 bo va ; second horse 2 soys from the stake. Nomination, 10s; acceptance, 10s. Two miles. 4.— 3.15-Handicap Selling Race (op- tional saddle or harness), of 15 soys. Ihe winner to be sold by auction immediately after the race, the whole of the Proceeds to go to the Club. Nomination, 7s 6d ; accept- ance, s 6d. 14 mile. 5 __4 o— Ashburton Handicap (saddle), of 30 soys ; second 3 soys from the stake^ Nomination, 15s; acceptance, 15a. iwo m 6 6 — 4.30-Farmers' Plate Handicap (saddle), of 20 soys, second horse 2 soys rom the stake. Confined to horses the bona fide property of farmers resident m the- Ashburton County, and must have been-the nroperty of such owners prior to September 1 1896. Amateur riders, to be approved Iby the Club. Nomination , 10s ; acceptance, 10s. Twomileß. «7_5 o— Dash Handicap (saddle) of 20 soya; Second 2 soys from the stake. Nomination, 10a ; 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 "dew, also the necessary amount m cash, by 9 30 p^m. on FRIDAY, October 16^ at SomerHet Hotel, Ashburton. i?ijTf»AV HANDICAPS declared on BKIDAY, October 23. ' t  ACCEPTANCES will Close at the same hour and place on TUESDAY , October 27.. Five per oent. will be deducted from all gross winnings for expenses. A TRAIN leaves Asbburton for Timaru and intermediate stations at 5.45. p.m. 10 l W. SIMPSON, Secretary. F. Ferr man. FOR HAIuM CUR A P. SECOND Hand *njlo- American Drill, 17 Coulters m capital order. F FERRIM4N. A~BAReAIN. THE Undersigned has received instruc tionsfrom Mr Adi-is to sell by private treaty his House containing six rooms and 83ullery, 'together with \ an acre of First Class Land with good frontage on the "Wakanui Road. This property is being sold solely on account of Mr Addis removing to Highbank. F. FERRIMAN. SPRING SF^IJMMER GOODS. r HAVE' pleasure m intimating that I have opened out a stock of Children's, Ladies', and Gentlemen's CHROME BUFF Manufactured by a New and Improved Patent Method, and although only recently introduced, are rapidly gaining favor with the public, being easily kept c'.ean, and unsurpassed for comforb and hard wear. NEW GOCIS Now Landing, *~ ex Mamari. KHW GOO^ Now Landing, ex lonic. NEW GOODS ' Now Landing ex Aotea. Comprising a Splendid Selection of the Latest Fashionable Goods for All Departments. \ NEW TWEEDS & COATINGS From the Kaiapoi and Roslyn Mills, suit- able for ihe coming season. Large . range of patterns to Belect from, " 4 and which can be made and fitted by first-class trades- men. LATEST STYLE AND FIT GUARANTEED. A. LAWKLE, i SAUNDERS 1 BUILDJNG HOHSE CAbDS. TTORSE OWNERS can ha*e the i PHOTOS of their HORSES on Horse Cards, which CAN BE EXECUTED AT THIS OFFICE at the Shortest Notice, m the Latest Style, and at Reasonable Rates. ASHBURTON PUBLISHING Co., Ltd. Ashburton, September 19, 1896. CHASSaING'S WIJSE it IGHLY recommended by the moßt XX eminent pbysioiana and Medical authorities. Has for 30 years proved most efficient m all cases of Indigestion.Dyspepsia ! Stcmaohio Diseases, Consumption, Loss Appetite, eto ' A most agreeable dinner wine Apply to— J Lde Lambert, 49 Elizabeth etieet, Mfllbournt



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