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_ » Home and Foreign (per press association.— copyright.) German Politics. Berlin, October 27. Baron Richtrofen succeed s Dr Kayser, who recently resigned office as Direotor of the Office of Foreign Affairs, owing to opputi ion of the German Colonial Pwty. Chess , Vienna, October 27s* M. J. Teohigbrin, the Bnssian player^ won the chess tournament, with Charonski a close second. Destruction of Wheat. New York, October 27. Two elevators containing over a million bushels of wheat were destroyed by fire m Chicago. An Unpopular lecturer. London, October 27- Mr Draper, Secretary of the Trans- Taal Geological Society, leotured at the Imperial Institute this evening. A minority of the Fellows objected to his being allowed to lecture, owing. to haviDg sided with the Boers over the Jameson raid. Throughput he met with great interruptions! being continually called "Traitor," " pur," and " Hnffian." Almost all the evening he was subjected to iDßolr, and was frequently hissed. The expulsion otttie ringleaders from membership of the Institute m imminent. Mr Francis Hart, cf Australia, was prominent among those who protested ■gainst the line of action taken by the niinority. • During the evening flags were waved and cheers given for the Empire and Dr Jameson. A melee was narrowly averted.

Australian.

The Banking Returns. Sydney, October 28. The BankiDg returns for the Septem ber quarter, compared with the previous quarter, show that the total i assets have increased by £50,000, while the liabilities decreased by £537,000, the deposits decreasing by a similar amount, and the advances m creasing by £189,000. Coin and bullion decreased £97,000. The total amount held by the banks is £7,464,000, equal to 4a lOfd m the £ on the total liabilities, as against 4s lid Jast quarter. The movements generally point to a revival of business, and a fuller use of banking resources. Prize Sheep. The prize sheep exhibited at the recent sheep breeders' show were killed, and after being frozen were Eent to England, where they averaged Sf d per lb. The Duty on Wheat and Oats. Adelaide, October 28. In the Legislative Assembly, notice of motion was given to suspend the duty on wheat and oats for one year. The Drought. A fund has been started to assist farmers who suffered by the drought. -

THE PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION

An Energetic Campaign. A Million Pounds m Bribery. (PXB PKEB9 ASSOCIATION.— COPYRIGHT ) Washington, October 27. Mr Bryan is • exhibiting wonderful energy m conducting his campaign. He ha? spoken m 410 cities, and last week he addressed audiences aggregating over a million people. He is confident he will be returned by a majority of oyer 800 votes. The Democrats declare that Major McKinley h»s spent over a million pounds m bribery. A special train fall of generals and another of governors is visiting every town, and the distinguished occupants are addressing meetings m the interests of McKinley.. The excitement throughout the states is intense, and the bitter feeling in creases as the campaign proceeds.

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» I A meeting of Mr E. G. Wright's committee was held last evening, but at present we are nob at liberty to (ay more than that the > meeting was adjourned till this evening. The following was lately published m the columns of the Sun: — "Grasshoppers are' pronounced a great delicacy m New Zealand when prepared according to the following recipe : One bushel of the insects is immersed for two hours ia one half gallon of pork brine. The insects are then boiled m the > liquid for twenty miuutes, then thoroughly ' rinsed m warm water and placed m an oven to become orisp. When cold the heads are removed,' and they are ready to.be eaten. The flavour is said to resemble that of r shrimps."

MAIL NOTICES.

WEDNESDAY. OCTOBER 28. For Northern Ports, Samoa, Honolulu, also America, United Kingdom, and Conti nent of Europe, via San Francisco, per Takapuna, at 6.15 p.m. Money orders at 3 p.m. ; registered letters, 5 p.m. Due at London December 2.

Tflft ABHfe]b*#O& GUARDIAN: WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 28, 1896.



, Business Notices. • ■_ $ f *j ■j - J SPECIAL PRIZES. SPECIAL PRIZES. J /a ASHBURTON HORTIOULTURAL SHOW. * FLETCHER BROS. 1 A 8 (Sf.MJ^J? 10 and Blair ' Seed Merohants, we are authorised to offer two (2) « -cr S I P ?, OIAL PRIZES of Seeds, each to the value of 10s 6d ; one for the best collection ol Vegetables, and the other for the besfc collection of Flowers grown from Nimmo and Blair s Seedß, and purchased from us during the preaent Beason. Vegetable Seeds— 3d per packet ; Flower Seeds— ld per packet, 14 packets at Is. : AGRICULTURAL SEEDS. AGRICULTURAL SEEDS. ' The remarkable success achieved by Meesrs Nimmo and Blair at the Ota«o Agricultural and Pastoral Show held m June, 1896, m the section devoted to Agricultural $eeds waa^ undoubtedly a feather m their caps. As it is, they obtained twenty First- Prizes, anoT eight seconds m competition with a famous firm of Seed Merchants m England. It would i be to the advantage of large consumers to get our Samples arid Prices before purchasing TURNIP SEEDS. TURNIP SEEDS. \ f «% urnip l e l d « ar l $ rown from s P eoiall y selected roots, and are always carefully - m w %° ??5 c beM 8. senfc oab » and n «>ne are supplied but what are really strong and robust. Price per lb for small quantities from 7d per lb to 60s per cwt. Carter's Elephant *■ nTW^ G !^ Bfc S ne ' JffPWwd Skirving Swede, Mammoth Purple Top, Aberdeen : JreeS G?ob^*o° W fto 6n P P Wl Fosfcrcton Hybrid Yellow! Imperial i MANGEL SEED. MANGEL SEED. i o-5 h %g reat !« fc Posrible care is taken m growing aU our Mangel Seed. Mammoth Long SallqutnS Champion Orange Globe, Golden Tankard, 10d per lb for FIELD CARROTS. FIELD OABROT3. They are the finest that can be selected, and experience promj ts us to* say that nothing , 5K "wmL * ?^ r i Junes' S car iet intermediate, Altri .gham Long Red, Giant Green ' -Lop, White Belgian, ice, (kc., from 2s 6d per lb. y-.- - ONIO» SEED. ONION SEED. Brown Spanish 4s 6d per lb. , SEED POTATOES. This is the Cheapest house m Town for Seed Potatoes. Early Rose— l6lbs Ja^J Queen of VaUe y~l6lba for la i ; Bruce— l6lbs for la iMyatt's Ashleaf ' — 241bs for Is; Otago Cap Eyes— 2olbs for Is ; Bath Kidney— 24lba for lg, 6s per sack. Lapstone Kidneys— 24lbs for Is, 6s 6d per sack ; prime Dements— i 68 per sack, delivered anywhere within the Belt. COLOUEED STARCH, COLOUBED STARCH, For imparting to Curtains, Laces, Blouses, etc., the necessary Color required , to preserve the original appearance. To be had m the following colors:— fink, Blue, Green, and Heliotrope. Ladies make your homes look nice and comfortable by using this famous Starch. " SPRING BLOSSOM TEA. < We are Sole Agents m Aehburton for this splendid Tea, and can thoroughly ' recommend it. We can supply it m £lb and lib and 51b and 101 b Tins. REDUCTION. REDUCTION. We have reduced the price of the best brands of Kerosene, and also of Timarn i Oatmeal. Enquire our price before buying elsewhere. 1 CROCKERY. CROCKERY. ] A large shipment of Crockery of every description has just come to h*nd and having bought m the best Home and Continental markets for Prompt Cash we are enabled to sell Cheaper than any other house m the trade | y' • ■* FLETCHER BROS., \ CASH SUPPLY STORES, ASHBTJRTON. ~^"1 . .4 ' ' . . / ■ . ' : _ i SATE YOUR EYES ' j FROM THE DUST BY PROTECTING THEM WITH ! - • i 00L0EED GLASSES, TO BE OBTAINED FROM S. S A LIE, ■:"!■ " ; PRACTICAL WATCHMAKER, MANUFACTURING JEWELLER, AND OCULISTS-OPTICIAN, < EAST STREET. A ' ' ■__■■■■■' ~ j A LARGE AND V A R I E D STOCK OF* EYE PROTECTORS. _J All Shades of Smoked Glasses, with Glass or Gauze sides, m Steel or Polished Nickel Frames. Straight and Curled sides. t ? __ ' ' j Sole Agent for Lazarus " Specialitiee ". Spectacles and patented system r of Sight Testing. \ a S ALEE, ;j " EAST SHEET. . : | (Telephone No. 80.) WALTER A. WOOD €0. 1 H-AVING BEEN APPOINTED AGENT for the County for ihe above Company, " lam now BOOKING ORDERS for their Well-known Hatvasiing Machinery, 'z and have pleasare m introducing to the Farmera of Ashburton and Rakaia districts, their new" theee afron open bear REAPER AND BENDER. This Machine has been THOROUGHLY TRIED AND TESTED, having been m use m America and England for the pasfc four seasons, and m Australia for the past two, and has won the admiration of all who have teen its work. THE SINGES APRON ' V REAPER AND BINDER. Still Holds its Own, and well deserves its title of "FATHER OF THEM ALL." WOOD'S SIDE DELIVERY REAPERS Defy Competition, while their MOWERS RAKES,- and TEDDERS, are SECOND to NONE. The "Farmere 1 Favorite" Grain Seed and Manure Drill is undoubtedly th» BEST ON THE MARKET. A Full Supply of EXTRAS on hand, and can be delivered Day or Night throughout the harvest. MR B. B. RES TELL Is m Charge of the Machinery Department, and full particulars may be had from him. ; BEFORE PURCHASING ELSEWHERE, CAREFULLY EXAMINE " "THE NEW WOOD." D. THOMAS, J AGJSNT, ■•;■■. : - ' MM? M



P ÜBLIG N OTIGES H. ZANDER. i ■ I HAVE ON HAND MX 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 attd " i " < "" 4f " t Yellow Tankard. ! MANGOLD "AND CABROT 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 T U*S SHEFFIELD. TURKEY WASHITA OIL STONES. SHEEP BRANDING OILS. Blue, Red, and Black, IN ONE AND FIVE GALLON DRUMS. Ground and Lump Raddle. Boiled and Raw Linseed Oil. , WOOLSACKS. , Wool Packs, full size and full weight. GARDEN TOOLS IN GREAT VARIETY GROCERIES, IRONMONGERY, WINES AND SPIRITS, ALES & STOUT OP BEST BRANDS. I HAVE ALWAYS FOR SALE— Crushed Oats, Oaten Sheaf Chaff Oats, Bran, Sharps, & Ohickwheat. Henry Zander, AUCTIONEER AND GENERAL MERCHANT. AGENT FOR— Sun Fire Insurance Office Australian Mutual Provident Society ALLIANCE ASSURANCE COMPANY. I BEG to notify that Mr Rex. Res^ell having resigned the Agency of the above Company, 1 have undertaken it. Any person wishing to see me on business connected with the ALLIANCE ASSUR- ANCE CO., kindly oxll at the office of Ma John Davisqn, Weßt street. A. H. SHURY, Agent, Alliance Assurance Company. V) 801. FTIHK early bird catches the early worm, JL W flail »fc MsUiOß'i Qtoan BQQti Bftlr *



Public Notice? ST. STEPHEN'S CHURCH; " Ashburton. WEDNESDAY— Confirmation Class for Men m St. Stephen's Schoolroom, 7.50 p.m. THURSDAY— Mobhers' Union Meeting, 3 p.m. Confirmation Class for women m St. Stephen's Church, 7.30 p.m. FRIDAY— Short Service, 7 30 p.m. Choir Practice, 8 p.m. ' SATURDAY—Confirmation Class (mixed) m St. Stephen's Church, at 2 p.m. SUNDAY SERVICES. 11 a.m.— Morting Prayer and Holy Communion. . 3 p.m.— Greenstreet. 6.30 p.m. — Evening i'rayer. , REV. T. A. HAMILTON. IMPORTANT TO FRUITGROWERS " AND FARMERS. NOW thab the merits of " DEATH ON SCALE" is known throughout the district, aid the spiing being the very best season for Application, farmers can have their trees dressed very reasonably with Guarantee) by applying to A. H. LIGHT, agenb for Death on Scale, Care Central Hotel, Ashburbon. Below is one of the many Testimonials Agent for Patent Spray Pump complete with Spray and Jet. received. To TONKINO AND CO., Wellington. I have much pleasure m testifying to the merits of your "Death on Scale." I have used it on all my trees, and m every ca^e the result haß been highly satisfactory. It not only killed scale and American blight, but appeared to renew the health and vigour of the trees dressed with it. The above results were obtained after six weeks application. Wishing you every success, Faithfully yours, JOHN O'GRADY. Winchmore, September 30 1896. 10 77 NOTICE TO FARMERS. REID &~GRAY TTTILL EXHIBIT at the coming Ash* VY burton SHOW, amongst other Implements, a PATENT DOUBLE DRILL PLOUGH Fitted with "EUREKA" MANURE & TURNIP SOWER; also the same machine fitted as a DOUBLE DRILL TURNIP THINNER. Also, "* Being SOLE AGEN TS for che well-known •'DEERING" HARVESTERS AND , BINDERS, they will exhibit several of these machines. Farmers would do well to take notice of the IMPROVEMENTS that have been made on these machines, particularly the introduction of Ball and Roller Bearings, by which for LIGHTNESS OF DRAUGHT & CAPA- BILITY OF HANDLING ANY SORT OF CR ( QP, The DEERING surpaßßeß any Machine yet introduced. * ' JOHN TAYLOB, 10 227 Manager. THE PREMIER MAKES A STARTLING SUGGESTION WHICH MAY PROVE AWKWARD FOR SOME PARLIA. MENTARY CANDIDATES 1 b BB 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 RSat- gen X Rays which are on view, ,and have done so much to advance medical science and assist suffering humanity. 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 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.Bubjects, 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 Bpoils the most angelip temper. Suratura Tea being as pu,re as the lily, un- defiled^ is nqt Qnjy harmless, but an mv l gor- ati'pg digestive tonic, and iv recommended by ALL who have used it. Note. — An important omission was nearly being made iv this advertisement, vis, \r^ The usual guarantee that Suratura Tea is NQT blendecl wi*h China or Indian Teas. jQBN.QRR&Co v



Business Notices Q.REAT SPECIAL PURCHASE SAO JAMES MELLOR HAS MADE AN EXTRAORDINARY PURCHASE OF 2000 PAIRS OF MEN'S WOMEN'S, AND CHILDREN'S LINES AT A GREAT DISCOUNT, And is determined to give the Public a share of the benefit derived by him m this . Purchase. . V HERE ARE SOME QUOTATIONS :— I? 50 Men's Canvas Shoes 5s 9d, usual 6s 9d 30 Ladies' Button Shoes, large size 7s 20 Men's Shooters 8s 9d, usual 9s 6d usual 10s 6d 70 Ladies' Canvas 4s 6d, usual 5s 6d 90 Men's and Women's Albert Slippers 100 Men's Cookhams 20s, usual 30s 4s 9d, usual 6s 6d 60 Youths' Shooters 6s lid, usual 8s 9d 50 Gents' Shoes 5s 6d, uanal 6a 9d ° 50 Men's Balmorals 14s to 19s, usual 20s 20 Ladies' Leather Slippers 2s lid, usual >f to 30s 3a 6d X 160 Ladies' Glace Kid Boots 12g 6d, usual 60 Men's Best Gum Boots 255, usual 30s 0 16s 6d ,„. 100 Ladies' and Men's, damaged (half 20 Men's Shoes 7s, usual 8s 9d price) a 20 Youths' Best Shooters 10s, usual 12s 9d 30 at any price The whole of this Special Purchase has been mrrked at very low prices, and will be j offered for TWENTY-ONE DAYS. This is an opportunity that seldom occurs, and fathers, mothers, and all who have to provide Boots, can make their purchases on splendid ternw. > ___ ______ ' SALE COMMENCES ON FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, AT 10 O'CLOCK, r REMEMBER FOR TWENTY -ONE DAYS, AND NO LONGER, THE SPECIAL PURCHABE.SALE WILL RUN. J ALWAYS TO THE FORE. 1 ___ ,_____■ JAMES MELLOR, ASHBURTON. -■ WALL^ :i: ; Papers. ,':. » OVl&new season's paperhangings have just come to hand. The designs and colorings are really beautiful^ and surpass any- thing m the line that has ever been seen m Ashburton. We may state that the papers are direct from the manufacturers m England, so that clients can rely upon getting a first class article at a teason' able price. Please call early and select your patterns. J. WILSON, PAINTER, GLAZIER, PAPERHANGER, SIGNWRITER, Etc. Corner of the Arcade and Burnett Street, Ashburton.



| Amusements. ! GEAND CONCERT, SHOW NIGHT, October 30, 1896. (In aid of the Ashburton Cricket Club.) PROGRAMME. 1. Selection, "Teleia," (Deplace) Orchestral Societ 2. Pianoforte Duet, « Flick, Flock," op. 3 (Pfertel) Llewellyn Owen & Mb J. Friedlanbb: 3. Song, "At my window," (Parker) Miss Tompkin 4. Comic Song, " Don't make a stranger o ms," (Melanapey) ... Mr J. B. Kir] 5. Highland Dance ... Master Pickfori 6. Song, " The river of years," (Marzials) Miss Kathleen Obi 7. Band Selection— (a) "Golden Sprays," (Small wood) (6) " Softly fails the moonlight " (Buckley (Specially arranged by Llewellyn Owen) Estudiantina Bani 8. Comio Song, "Some do it this way/ (Dan Leno) ... Mr F. C. Raphaei 9. Song, "John Peel," ... Mr T. E. Upton Interval of five minutes. 1. Selection, "Italiani m Algeria," (Rossini) Orchestral Society 2. Cl6g Dance Mr E. Sullivan 3. SoDg, (Violin obbligato), " Whiuper and I shall hear," (Piccolomini) Mrs Denshire ; Violin, Miss McOwen. 4. Comio Song, "The happy evenings of the - ; , poor," (Gus. Glen.) Mr F. O. Kaphael 5. Banjo Solo, Jigs (Ballantyne) Mr R. D. Wilson 6. Song, "Thy voice is near," (Marriott) Mr W. T. Wbighton 7. Comic Song, " Later on," (Osborne) Mr J. B. Kirk 8. Band Selection— (a) •« Carnival de Venice," (Ellis) (6) Spanish Waltz, "Day Dawn," (Special 'y arranged by Jjlewellyn Owen) Estudiantina Band 9. Song, (Flute obbligato), " Serenade," (Gounod) v Miss Kathleen Orr ; Flute, Mr Peachy 10. Part Song, " The Bobby," Messrs Russell, Cromie, Cowlishaw, Upton and Curtis. Orchestral Conductor ... Mr A. Gordon Leader of Orchestral Society, Miss Simmonds Leader of Estudiantina Band — Llewellyn Owem accompaniste mbs claridge Doors open at 7.30 p.m. Concert at 8. 10 228 C. PERCY, Hon. Sec. PRIMITIVE MLTHODIST CHUKOH. Slst AMIVERSARY TEA. Slst ON g h o w J) a y, OCTOBER 30. Tea on tables at 4 p.m. Public meeting sit 8. Solos by Mias Sears and others. Addresses by Ministers. Sermonß on SUNDAY, November 1, by Miss Sears, singing evangelist. Morning 11. afternoon 3, evening 6.30. Tickets for tea, Is 6a 1 . 10 185 •■■■■■■••MMiaßaaßHMaßßißMMii Bankruptcy Notices. IN BANKRUPTCY. In the District Court of Aahburton, holden at Ashburton. In the matter of the Bankruptcy Act, 1895, and m the matter of the bankruptcy of John Hickey, of Hinds, m the County of Ashburton, m the _ Colony of New Zealand, Laborer, ft bankrupt. NOTICE is hereby given that the above-named bankrupt will apply to she above Court at the sitting to be holden >n THURSDAY, the 12th day of November, lext ensuing, for an Order of Discharge cinder the above Act. Dated this 26th day of October, 1896. CHAS. W. PURNELL, Solicitor for the above named bankrupt. 10 217 T. Bullock. FOR SALE. 9 AC RES, situated at the corner of Racecourse aud Middle Roads, Allen- ;on, with small Stable thereon. Liberal terms of payment will be accepted. T. BULLOCK, Agent. TO LET. Comfortable Cottage of four rooms with Verandah and Pcullery, situated m Aitken Street. Good cooking range. Rental, 6s 6d }et week. T. BULLOCK. T O LET. ~"~~ DWELLING of Five Rooms, centrally tituuted m Tancred street, west. T. BULLOCK. TO PERSONS DESIROUS OF PUR- CHASING BUILDING SITES, 3R INVESTING IN TOWN SECTIONS. FOR SALE, THE FOLLOWING, viz— Town Section 994, containing Quarter Acre, fronting Petgr street weßt Town Section 995, containing Quarter Acre, adjoining : Town Section 1001, containing Quarter a.ere, Cox street Town Section 784, containing Quarter Acre, Peter street Town Section 751, containing Quarter Acre, corner of Peter btreeb and East Belt Town Section 796, containing Quarter Acre, Cox street Town Seotion 797, containing Quarter Acre adjoining Town Section 795, containing Quarter Acre, Cox street Town Section 306, containing Quarter Acre, Burnett Btreet Town Section 905, containing Quarter Acre, corner of East and Grey streets Town Seotion 906, containing Quarter Acre, Grey street, adjoining Town Section 711, containing Quarter Acre, Wills street jEown Seotion 822, containing Quarter Afire, Cox street Town Section 886, containing Quarter Acre, Cox street east Town Seotion 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. T YPE-WJKITING OFjflOE, ARCADE CHAMBERS. MISS GRAHAM will be glad to receive orders for OOEYING D^OUMEMTS, either Legal or General ; also, M.S.S. of every des- cription. All orders striptly private. Terms, &c, 0,0 application. Licensed to Sell Straps*



Election Notices. ASHBURTON ELF.OTORATii. MR JOHN McKEAGUE TNVITES the Electors to meet him at the ODDFELLOWS' HALL, Ashburton, ON THUBSDAY, OCTOBEE 29, AT 8 P.M., When he will address them on the Social and Political questions of the day. Front aeats reserved for Ladies. A. J. BAXTER, Secretary Central Progressive Liberal 10 219 Association. Sporting. A SfI BURTON RACING CLUB'S SUMMER MEETING. To be held on the Tinwald Raceoourse, ON ' SATURDAY, JANUARY 2, 1897. President— Mr J. C. Wason. Vice-presi- dent — Mr Duncan Cameron. Judge— MrM.Stitt. Stewards— Messrs W. M. Lyttelton, P. H. Cox, Hugo Friedlander, J. R. Hart, E. Gate?, Dr Leahy, J. G. Wason, D. Cameron. . Handioappkr — Mr J. Crea-iweli. Treasurer — Mr John Davisoni Starter— Mr H. Piper. CLBBK of the Course — Mr R. Curtis —PROGRAMME— (Approved by the Canterbury Jockey Club, 'aadthe New Zealand Trotting Association). First Race to start at 12.30,bharp. I— Opbn Welter Handicap, of 30 soys, Bcoood horse to receive 5 uovs from Ihe stake ; ' one mile. Nomination 15s, acceptance 10. 2— "Kolmar Trot Handicap, of 25 soys, second horse to receive 3 soys from the stake; two miles. Nomination 10s, accep- tance 10s. 3— ABHBI7RTON RACING CLUB HANDICAP, of 50 soys, second horse' to receive 5 soys from the stake ; one mile and a quarter. .Nomination 20s, acceptance 20s. 4— Novel Race, of 25 soys ; tho winner to be sold by auction immediately after the race, and the whole of ihe proceedfl to go the funds of the Club. Weight Bst, any overweight to be declared. Entry 10?. Five furlongs. s—Pony5 — Pony Race Handicap, of 15 soys, second pony to receive 2 soys from the stake. Ponies not to exceed 14.2 inches m height. Seven furlongs. Nomina- tion 10s, acceptance sa. 6 — Spring Handicap, of 30 soys, second horse to receive 5 soys from the stake. Five furlongs. Nomination 15s, accep- tance 10s. 7— Hurry Scurry, of 12 soya, second horse to receive 2 sovs from the stake. For horses that have not won money. ' Minimum weight 7st 111 b, overweight to ba declared. Four farlougß. Post entry, 1 10s. B—Flying8 — Flying Handicap, of 30 sovb, second horee to receive 5 soys from the stake, four furlongs. Nomination, 15s, ao- oeptanoe 10s. RULES AND REGULATIONS. 1. The meeting will be held under the i Rules of Racing ; the Trotting Race under • the rules oi 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, and Entrance fees, go to the funds of the Club. 5. Winner of aay one Handicap, after declaration of weights to carry 7lbs, and of two or more handioapa lOlbs penalty. ; NOMINATIONS. NOMINATIONS for all .Handicaps, ac- companied by fee, name, pedigree, age, description, and performances of horse, and colors of rider must be io writing, and m t the hands of the Secretary not later than ( 9 pm.on FRIDAY, December 18, 1896. i WEIGHTS. WEIGHTS will be published on or about 8 o'clock m the evening of January 1, 1897. ] ACCEPTANCES AND ENTRIES. ' Acceptances for the Handicaps, and Entries for the Novel Stakes, must be m the hands of the Secretary not later than 10 o'olook on the evening of January 1, 1897 JOHN DAVISON, J Hon Seorefcary. NOTE— The Tinwald Meeting takes place on January 1, 1897. 10237 , Government Notices. ■ i NEW ZEALAND RAILWAYS. EXCURSION FARES AND TRAIN ARRANGEMENTS, OCTOBER 30, FOR ASHBURTON A. and P. SHOW. T7IXCUR6ION Tickets to Ashburton at JDj fares of 2d per mile first-class, Id per mile second-class, minimum 4s and 2s ' (ordinary fares when cheaper), mileage counted ona way only, will be issu«d at Christchurch, | Timaru, and intermediate stations, including the Mount Somers and ' Methven branches, for the morning trains on October 30, and will be available for return till October 31. There will be a train from Timaru to i Ashburton at 11.55 a.m. as on Tuesdays, and a return train will start from the Sale* , yards Siding at 5.30 p.m., Ashburton 5.45, running lhr 50min Later than the after*  noon train on Tuesdays. The train to Springburn will leave j Ashburton at 5.55 p.m. and run lhr 30min Later than time-table times. , The train from Rakaia to Methven will atarb at 7.45 p.m. (after arrival of the . Express train) and run 4Q minutes Later jihan time-table times. ' , Passengers can book from Ashburton to the Saleyards Siding (for the Show Grounds) j by the 11 a.m. train on the 30th, and return at 530 pm,, return faros 6d and 4d. . In connection with, the Trotting Raoeß, . ab Ashburton, on October 31. the aftternoon train from Ashburton to Hirnaru, will be ■ delayed till 5.45 p.m., and will run lhr 50min Later than time-table times, and the Mount Somero branch train will run at the same times aB on October 30. 10 215 BY ORDER. ' -* -» ■ v .. • ASHBURTON PROHIBITION LEAGUE. AT THE ANNUAL Meeting of the Prohibition League, held October 16, 1896, the following resolution was carried unanimously :— •• That this meeting urges all Temperance People 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 ODDFELALOWS' HALL, At an Early Date." rpHUJRBDAY,'NOfjBIMBER 5, "' ,'ijb 3.30 p.m. -'••'•'



D. Thomas. ABOADE, SATURDAY, OCTOBER 31, 1896. MR DAVID THOMAS has received instructions from a client, to Sell by Public Auction at the above date and fixture, viz.~ .»• •,(. IBAY FILLY, 3yrs, by General Tracey, brokeu to saddle and harness. 1 FILLY, 2yrs, by General Traoey, broken to lead. Dam, very faßi> mare. Sale at 11 o'clock, DAVID THOMAS, 10 240 Auctioneer. Public notices. FISH. — Dozens of Groper, Blue Cod, Perch, etc., for Show Day at Deep Sea Fishing Co., opposite Mail Office. 10 242 MRS BOWMAN FOX, CERTIFICATED TEACHER, Havelock Street, Ashburton. T)IANOFORTE f Singing, Organ, and Jl Theory of Music. Quarters com- menced at any date. Pupils prepared for Trinity College Examinations. ASHBURTON ELECTION. fTIHE ADJOURNED MEETING ot Mb Wbight's Election Committee will be held at the Orange Hall THIS (Wednesday) Evening at 7.30. 10 243 HENRY KNIGHT SINGLE TREE STORE, ALFORD FOREST AND METHVEN HpHANKS the Public most heartily L their constant' support during the pas 14 years, and assures them that the qualit of New Goods m Drapery, New Zealan* Clothing, Trimmings, Hats, Boot*, (Mus erers' Boots being a specialty) Saddlery Ironmongery, Paints, Varnishes, Brushes of every kind, Oils, China, and Glassware, rannpt be surpassed at tha prices Patent Medicines of all descriptions kept In stock*, with a large assortment of Stationery at low prices. Only Steel Roller Flour kept. -■ Acent for Nelson, Mbate, and Co. 'a Teas. Also Indian, Arab, and Saxon. Orders by post promptly attended to, and Goods delivered daily » LADIES. " ~ \ SK YOUR DRAPER FOR TIMARU DRESS TWEEDS. Exquisite m Design and Coloring, md th Colonial Tweeds m the market. BUY THE AMAZON BRAND VELVETEEN FAST PILE. Warranteed fast colonr. Superior to all other makes. KID GLOVES. If yon want a Reliable Well-fittlug Kid Glove, WEAR THE PALLADINO. 911 AUSTRALIAN MUTUAL PROVIDENT dOOIETT . New Zealand Branch Head Offloei Customhouse-quay, Wellington! Local Board of Dlreotors : rbo Hon Morgan 8. Grace, MJ)., C.M.Q-., MX.O. (Chairman) Ihe Hon Charles J. Johnston, M&Ok (Deputy Chairman) Alfred de Bathe Brandon > Esq TheHon Edward Biohardnn, O.U.G* M.L.C John Dnnoan, Bsq rTIHE OLDEST, WEALTHIEST, X AND MOST PROSPEROUS Australian Lipjb Office, \nd th& LARGEST IN THE BRITISH EMPIRE. The only Colonial Life Office which declares -a BONUS EVERY YEAR liteUefhodof Valuation adopted by this Society ii •I the most Stringent Oharaoter, and ensures a Cons! durably Larger Reserve to meet Liabilities than tha held by any other offioa m the Australasian Colonies : AOOUMULATED FUND EXCEEDS £13,000,000 (Thirteen Millions) sterling ' ANNUAL INCOME EXCEEDS £2,000,000. (Two Million Sterling) POLICIES IN FORCE .134,903 Sum Assured £40,084,9 Dash Bonuses Divided .. .. - £6,813.36) BONUSES PABH BONUS for ONB year, 189$, 2483,623 yielding ' Reversionary Bonuses amounting to) £860,000 after making SPECIAL RESERVES. CASH BONUSES declared for last FIVE years, over TWO MlLLlONS,jrieldlng Reversionary Bonn** exoeedinirTOTm MILLIONS ASSUBE YOUR LIFE m the A.M.P. SOCIETY and seonre a BONOS EVERY YEAR. Expenses of Management 8£ per cent on Ihe total income EDWARD W. I,OW[E, Resident Seorelary. Branoh Office— CuHtom House Quay, Wellington JAMES HAIR, District Secretary Cathedral Square. Ohristohuroh. H. ZANDER, Local Broker, Ashburton Fob Indigestion, the beafc remedy ia on doabtedly Norton's Camomile Pills. They can confidently be recommended as being mild m operation and absolutely free from injurious drugs. Acting at once as a splen- did tonia and a gentle aperient. For nearly 100 y£ars they have proved unequalled for Indigestion, Dyspepsia, sick Headaohe and for £iver and Stomach complaints. Sold m bottles 1b |id, 2fl 9d, and lie, by all Medi- cine Vendors throughput the 'irerldi A }mpl» |M f« Md of rjiln xm*ij



Synopsis of New Advebtisbmbnts; New Zealand Pail way B— Train arrange- ment* for Ashburton Show, Dptoher 30. Mr John McKeague — Address to electors, Oddfellows' Hall, Thursday, October 29, at 8 p.m. St. Stephen's Church ~ Notices. T. Bullock— Building sites, etc. J. Wilson— 'PftperhangiDg», new season's { supply just to hand. . Mrs Primmer— Wanted young girl. For sale— Quiet horse, suitable for lady to drive. Crioket Cor cert Programme Deep Sea Fishing Co.— Fish Ashburton Elsotion. — Adjourned meeting of Mr Wright's election committee this {Wednesday) evening at 7.30. COLDS, COUGHS. INFLUENZA, SORE fHROAT Ayer's Cherry Pectoral St Will relieve the most dis- J| j| pressing cpngh, soothe .^M^<. the inflamed membrane, flr^^J Jooseu the phlegm, and Hf^E^l! iuduce refreshing sleep. iip==di For the cure of Croup, Km J Whooping Cough, and all EX I the pulmonary troubles H I to which the young are m^Bßtei so liable, there is no other remedy so effective as AVER'S Cherry Pectoral Hade by Dr. J.C. Ayer A Co.,Lowell, Mas*., U.S.A. In Half-size Bottles, And also m large 4/6 size. Gold Medali tf tfcsJMd'"* Chiel Expositions. #* KB- The name, Ayer's CJwrry Sectoral, ' '^if;«te&nitnent on the wrapper and is blown ritjHKglass. of each bottle. Take no cheap