COURSING NOTES.

By Runner Up.

The inauguration of the new A*hburlon Coursing Club, which 1896 saw, has put new life into the breeders of greyhounds m the county, and the number of puppieß being reared this year, indicates that coursing will be more than ordinarily popular sport. With good management there is no reason why the Ashburton Courßing Club should not thrive and become a permanent and healthy institution. There stands to the credit of Ashburton the honor of having m past years bred, trained, and coursed successfully some of the best dogs the colony has ever seen, and some high wins have to be written against the names ot several of these. One or two of the old sports still keep a representative or so of the best blood strain possible to be procured,

and this being bo, there is every encourage-

ment to develope the sport as far as that can be done m the oounty. It is to be hoped the Club will hold a meeting early m 1897, ar.d that a programme for the coming year will be drawn up m good time, so that owners

may see what is before them, and be

encouraged to get as many dogs as they can ready for the season. It the programme

were prepared early, owners, knowing the work they would be likely to take part m would be induced to prepare far more dogs than they do when the season's work is not officially out out. The number of puppies whelped m the district during the last few months warrants the arranging of a sweep stake to be run m 1898, on similar lines to those of the Great Challenge Stakes. The district has become richer during the last two months by about forty puppies, and some of them are exceptionally well bred.

Golden Cider, by Deceiver— Kerry Pippin •—whelped seven puppies by Ebony. Both sire and dam are well enough bred for any thing. Green Garter, by Deceiver— Kerry Hppin ■—whelped nine puppies to Merchant. Kerry Pippin beat everything she met last season, and Merchant is an Australian dog, and one of the best bred south of vhe line.

Gip, by Obscure— Lady Carbine — five poppies to Number Eleven. The breeding of this pair cannot be denied. Laisie— Six pnppies to Spring. These should be really good dogs. Spring per formed exceptionally well last season. Searchlight, by Fauntleroy — Oulloden, has a litter to Lord Montague, and if appearance goes for anything there should be another Waterloo winner m Ashburton.

The Dc-Ser, by Deceiver— Tell Tale— six puppiea to Little Shamrock. The breeding of this pair is as good as anything iv New Zea'and. They have Waterloo winners ou both sides, and there ought to be a Waterloo winner m one of these puppies. There are still one or two litters to come, and such a swarm of doge as the list given above, shows there should be some days' excellent sport m the county, and should coursing thrive next year there is no reason why we bhould not have a Plumpton m Aehburtpn. With a racecourse so handy to the town, it is almost certain that the local Racing Club would give it a'l the encouragement it deserves.

SPORTING.

MIDDLEPARK PLATE.

London, October 18 The results of the Middlepark Plate are— Galtee More 1, Velasquez 2, Wreath Or 3.

VICTORIA TURF CLUB MEETING.

Melbourne, October 17. At the Victoria Amateur Turf Club meeting the attendance was eqn&l to a Cup meeting. The following is the result of the principal race : — Caulfikld Cup, of 2000 aovs ; one mile and a half. — Cremorne (Huxley) 1, Straight fire (Murray) 2, Le Y-ar (McNamara) 3. Wod by a head. Time — 2min 383860 Betting — 33 to 1 against Cremorne.

NORTH OTAGO JOCKEY CLUB.

Oamabu, October 18. The following are the acceptances for ths first day's raceß : — Spring Handicap Hurdle Rack, li mile. —Rebel, Invader, Lobo, Brio, Highlander.

• Publicans' Handicap, seven furlongs.— Speculator, Victim, Vandyke, Mai-lin, Esau, Tangi Maid, Tufto. Spring Handicap, one mile and a distance. — Casket, Maxim us, Vandyke, Van Buren, Ilex, Lord IWalyn. Novel Race, five furlong?. — Rotham stedd, Kathleen, Lounger, Remuera, Capu chin.

Ladies' Bracelet, seven furlongs. — Dugald Mohr, Kathleen, Beautiful Jim (late Garry Owen), Glenore, Salapin, Dundee, Remuera. . :

Flying Handicap, six furlongs. — Vanilla, Remorse 11., Speculator, Victim, Grand Cross, Molly Darling, Plotter, Lordßosslyn, St Florent.

Elderslie Handicap Trot, two miles.— The Duke, Grasshopper 11., Factory Girl, Bondville, Beware, Explorer, Fawa, Vie, Miss Norah. ■

NOMINATIONS. Maiden Plate. — Liberty, Campbell, False Impression, Plotter, Grand Cross, Telemeter, Mount Clair, Dundee, St Florent

Farewell Handicap.— Van Buren, Brin, Plotter, Liberty, Tangi Maid, Miss Hillary, Missfire, Mount Clair, Toxa, Esau.

CYCLING.

Ken Lewis Wiiis the International Mile.

Martin Disqualified.

[PER PRESS ASSOCIATION.— COPYBIGHT.]

Adelaide, October 19 I At the League of Wheelmen's carnival on ( Saturday, there was a large attendance of the public. The gathering was chiefly interesting on account of Ken Lewis' fine win m the International race, and the dis qualification of Martin, the American crack, m the first heat of the same event. Martin was atked for an explanation of his running, and he is alleged to have used offensive language to the judge, who ordered him off the traok. In the final of the Flying Handicap, another unseemly incident oc curred. Nearing the winning post Mc- Donnell, who was leading, ran very wide and caused Martin to pull into the fence and bump. Martin entered a protect, and when the two men were retnrning tcf the dretsing room the American struck McDonnell on the face* The incident was reported to the committee, who dismissed Martinis protest and disqualified him for two months. Re ■ulta:— International Scratch Race— Lewis 1, Martin 2, McDonnell 3. With a beautifully timed run m the last turn, the winner beat Martin by two lengths. Time— 2.24. Half-mile Flying Handicap— McDonnell 1, Meadham 2, Martin 3. Time— l.4. In the League Handicap, the final heat of which will be run next Saturday, Don Walker lowered the record for a quarter mile, covering the distance m 27secs.

RAILWAY TIME TABLE

Trains leave Ashburton FOR THK VQR 1 H every da}- at 7.20 a.m., 3.40 p.m., aiid 7.5 p.m. (express) On Mondays, V\ cd uesdays. aiul Fridays, an extra train leaves at 11.0 a.m. ' Trains arrive from the North »very clay at 10.45 a.m.. 12.43 noon (express) and 8 0 p.m. Trains leave Ashburton FOR THE SOUTH every day at 10.55 a.m , and 12 53 noon (express). On Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays a train leaves at 3.50 p.m. ' A train leaves for Mount Somers branch line every day at 4.25 p.m. The branoh train arrives m Ashburton at 9.45 a.m.

Trains leave Pakaia for Methven daily (Thursdays exoepted) at 7.5 p.m., on Tuesdays at 10.10 a.m , and on 'Thursdays at 12.20 noon. Trains leava Methven at the following times respectively —6.50 every day, except Fridays ; 10 30 Fridays 3.10 p.m. Tuesdays..

Tflß ASHBUiiTOa GtJAftDtAN ! MOflDAt, OCTOBER 10, 1896.



The members of the Pride of VTakanui Lodge, I O.G. T., have inaugurated a public I recreation club, tha first meeting of which wbb held m Mr. James Brown'a paddo>k on fc^turday pvening, when there was a large aMendarce. It ia the intention of the club to hold a series of meetings every Saturday evening during the summer months, when all kinds of games will be carried on. The scheme met with great appreciation, and promises to be a great success.



— — . ■ '■" ■ —^ ( Business Notices. FECULINA. , FECULINA. \ b THE PERFEOriON OF OAK.E FLOUR. 3\A PER PACKET oil ; U PER PACKFT O*JL FLETCHER BROS. HAVING received a large consignment of the celebrated Feculina or O»k« Flour, we are enabled to sell it Cheaper than any other store m Aefe burton. FEOULINA stands unrivalled as the perfection of prepared Flour for producing pure and delicious Oakes, with the minimum of time, trouble, and expense. • - . FEOULINA may be had m the following kinds :— Ground Rice Cheese Cakes Madeira Oakes ; Sultana Oakes Sponge Gingsr Bread Raspberry Buns Currant Oakes Sponge Oakes Rice Oakes Raspberry Sandwiches Seed Oakes Cocoanut Oakes « . Snow Cakes COLOUBED STARCH, COLOURED STARCH, | For imparting to Curtains, Laces, Blouses, etc., the necessary Color required I to preserve the original appearance* To be had m the following colors:-*- j Pink, Blue, Green, and Heliotrope. Ladies make your homes look nioe and • comfortable by using this famous Starch. ' J T SPRING BLOSSOM TEA. ' ,i ..We. are Sole Agents m Ashburton for this splendid Tea, and can thoroughly -3 recommend it. We can supply it m £lb and lib and 51b and 101 b Tins. > 1 REDUCTION. REDUCTION. j We have reduced the price of the best brand of Kerosene, and also of Timaru J Oatmeal. Enquire our price before buying elsewhere. ' i CROCKERY, CROCKERY. I A large shipment of Crockery of every description has iust come to hend^ j and ha|ving bought m the best Home and Continental markets for Prompt Cesh, \ we are enabled to sell Cheaper than any other house m the trade. SEED POTATOES - This is the Cheapest house m Town for Seed Potatoes. Early Rose — 161bsi! for Is ; Queen of Valley— l6lbs for Is ; Bruce— l6lb3 for Is ; Myatt't* Ashleaf — 241bs for la, Otago Oup Eyes— 2olbs for Is ; Beauty of Hebro —Ulbs for Is ; Bath Kidney—24lbs for Is, 6s per sack Lapstone* Kidneys— 24l bs for Is, 6s 6d per sack ; prime Durweijts— 6s per sack, delivered anywhere wi«h?n t.hn Belt.- .TUBNIP SEEDS. TUKNIP SbED-. :* Our Turnip Seeds are grown from specially selected roots, a* d are alway* carefully tested m growth before being sent out, and none are supplied but what ' are really strong and robust. . ' Carter's Kleph ant -Swede, Devons 1 ire Improved Skirving ij Swede, Mammoth Purple Top, Aberdeen Green* 'I op YelJow, ? Aberdeen Purple Ttp Yellow, Fosterton \ Hybrid Yeliow, etc., etc. • < Also m Stock— The best strains of Mangel, Clover, and Carrot Seeds SPECIAL PRlZES.— Ashburton Horticultural Show, 1897. j WE, as Agents for Nimnio and Blair, fceed Merchants, are authorised to offer two Special Prizes of Seeds, to tlue value of 10s 6d—ione for the best J Collection of Vegetable?, and the other for the best Collection of Flowers, grown from Messrs Hio>ino and Blair's Seed*, purchased during the present season. : \ _ t FLETCHER BROS., CASH SUPPLY STORES. rnHE LEADING JEWELLERY AND WATCH RE- PAIRING ESTABLISHMENT IN THE DISTRICT. S- SALEE, EAST STREET. WATCH AND CLOCK REPAIRS AT PRICES CONSISTENT With Sound & Reliable Workmanship «" THE LARGEST STOCK OF JEWELLERY AND BILVERWARE "~ "'-^ TO BE FOUND AT , S. .SALEK'S, • ' WATCHMAKER AND JEWELLER, EAST STREET. s Cau be Obtained from ALL STOREKEEPERS. FRIEDLANDER 8R05.," LIMITED. SOLE AGENTS FOR CANTERBURY.



Public Notices. LOOK. LOOK. PHOTOQR A,P H "\7" HOTOG RA P H X J. T. MITCHELL DESIRES TO THANK the Public for their past Patronage, hoping they will continue the same. Having now gone into the business properly, and having some of the best apparatus procurable, and a fine new lighted Studio, he intends to turn out the FINEST WORK POSSIBLE. Why go to Christchurch when you can get the work done just) a* Choap m your own town ? CABINET S, 12s per Dozen. PLATINOTYPE — The , finest artistic work done for lobs than Christchuroh prices. J7T} -TUT ITCHELL, . NJL . IVX ITCHELL, PORTRAIT AND LANDSCAPE PHOIOGKAPHER, ( Opposite English Church, Tancred Street Ashburton. 10 132 CUT TOBACCOS. ■TXriLLS' AROMATIC FLAKE CUT, Flake Cub Dark, Rough Cut Ruby, Fine Cut Mixed, Rough Cub Mixed, Flake Cut Diadem, Flake Cut Golden Eagle. To be had only at PERCY'S, TOBACCONIST, Next Drug Company. 1989 WANTED KNOWN.— Mrs Huffam haviDg taken the premises lately occupied by Mr G. Neill, intends to open same as Ladies' Dining and Refreshment Rootrs, where visitors will find a long felt want supplied. Meals at all hours. A few boarders will find all the comforts of a home. You have ruined your constitution sufficiently by drinking inferior Tea. Recruit by drinking <w/yFoziETeA; jt is pure. The tea U delicious



D. Thomas. ■ WANT ED, pOOD SECOND-HAND SPRING DRAY. Apply T BIRCH, D. THOMAS, 10 150 West Street. WOOL. WOOL. WOOL, T AM NOW PREPARED to make LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES (Free of Commission) upon any WOOL placed m my hands for Sale or Shipment. I have to give notice that THE FIRST WOOL SALE IN ASHBURTON WILL BE HELD EARJ/Y IN DECEMBER. I have also made satisfactory arrange- ments for the Disposal of Wool either at Christchurch or Timaru. if neoessary. Woolpacks, Twine, Oils, and all Shearing requisites of the best quality at tiie cheapest rates. < PATRONISE THE LOCAL SALES. DAVID THOMAS, 10 67 ASHBURTON. NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TRANSFER OF LICENSE. T FINLAY CAMPBELL, of Chertsey, _!_• being the holder of a Publican's License, m respect of the' house and premises situate at Chertsey, and known as the Chertsey Hotel, do hereby give notice that I desire to obtain, and will, at the next Licensing Meeting to be holden at the Mngistra' c's Court House, Ashburton, on the third day of December, 1896, apply for a transfer of the said license from myself to Wilmam Allbnworth Lewis, myappointee. Dated the 12th day of October, 1896. 10 124 FINLAY CAMPBELL. STUDY Economy and patronise Meixor's Cheap Boot Sale. . npHE early bird catoheß the early worm, JL so cajl »t MsbLOit's Cheap Boot Sale,



Business Notices. WALTER A. WOOD 60. HYING BEEN APPOINTED AGENT for the County, for the ab ye C-mpau} I am now BOOKING ORDERS for their Well-known Harvesting Machines aud have pleasure m introducing to the Farmers of Ashburton and Rakaia districts, thei ! > NEW THREE AFRON OPEN REAR REAPER AND BINDER. c This Machine haa been THOROUGHLY TRIED AND TESTED, having been m use m America and England for the p vst four seasons, and In Australia ;s for the past two, and has won fche admiration of all who have seen its work. THE SINGLE APRON 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^td NONE. The "Farmers 1 Favorite" Grain Seed and Manure* Drill ia undoubtedly th« BEST ON THE MARKET. A Full Supply of EXTRAS on hand, and can be delivered Day or Night throughout the harvest. MR R B. REST EL L Is m Charge of the Machinery Department, and full particulars may be had from him. BEFORB PURCHASING ELSEWHERE, CAREFULLY EXAMINE THESt NEW WOUD. h D. THOMAS, AGENT. .___ 10 147 NEW GOODS. NEW GOODS NEW GOODS. McDonald & mcdiarmid ARE NOW OPENING their first shipment of NEW GOODS for Spring and Summer Wear. Amongst other lines imported this season, we have a quantity of the well-known BOSTO'OK BRAND, BOTH IN LADIES' AND GENTLEMEN'S SORTS. Also, — Ladiea' Shoes m Bective, Otto Herz, Wolf's, and other well-known makes, m great variety of Lace, Button, and Strap Work. Gentlemen m want of a really First-c asa Boot ' at. a Reasonable Price,' should not fail to inspect their stock of BOSTOCK., BECTIVE; DUKE of YORK, and other brands BOTH IN HAND AND MACHINE SEWN. A Splendid selection of Ladies' and Gentlemen's TENNIS SHOES, at prices that will Supprise you. Ladies', from 3s 6d ; Gentlemen's, from 3s 9d. Ladies' and Children's CANVAS and WALKING SHOES (Real Gema)j m lace and strap ; Ladies, m Black, White, and Brown. Ladies' Canvas Shoes, from 2s 9d Gentlemen's Canvas Shoes, from -5s 3d (worth 63 6d) Ladies Walking Shoes, from , ... 4a 9d j A few lines of last season's goods left, which will be sold at any price to clear. Felt Slippers from Is (large size only). A Really F.rstclass. Slipper, good value at 4s, now selling at 3s. A number of Odd pairs of Gentlemen's Sewn Balmorals— Ußual price from 22s to 263 6d— All Reduced to 17s 6d. AT THE THE CASH BOOT SHOP, 6. NICHir-AS. Manager , Q.REAT SPECIAL PURCHASE SALE JAMES "MELLOR HAS M6DE AN EXTRAORDINARY PURCHASE OF 2000 PAIRS OF MKN'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. HERE ARE SOME QUOTATIONS :— 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 A'bert Slippers 100 Men's Cookhams 20s, usual 30s 4s 9d, usual 6s 6d 60 Youths' Shooters 6s lid, usual 8a 9d 50 Gents' Shoes 5s 6d, usual 6s 9J 50 Men's Balmorals 14s to 19a, usual 20s 20 Ladies' Leather Slippers 2a lid, usual to 30s 3a 6d • 160 Ladies' Glace Kid Boots. 12a 6d, usual 60 Men's Best Gum Boots 255, usual 30a 16s 6d 100 Ladies' and Men's, damaged (half 20 Men's Shoes 7s, usual 8s 9d ' price) ' \ 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 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 parcitftgef) on Splendid termj. ■ SALE COMMENCES ON FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, AT 10 O'CLOCK REMEMBER FOR TWENTY -ONE DAYS, AND NO LONGER, THE SPECIAL PURCHASE SALE WILL RUN. ALWAYS TO THE FORE. JAMES " MELLOR, ASHBURTON.



Bros., United. UNDER BILL OF SALE. THRESHING PLANT, HORSES, IMPLEMENTS, Etc. THURSDAY, OCTOBER 22 1896. I\/TESSBS FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ld jJ/X. have received inslruotions from th Holder of tlie~ Bill of Sale to Sell on ab-v date, at the Farm of the late Mb Jame Lemon, Lauriston, THE WHOLE OF THE PLANT AND STOCK, WITHOUT EBSBRVE. ry DRAUGHT MARES & GELDINGS, "1 Two«year-old Draught Colt. 1 One-year-old Draught/ Colt. ~l Light Harness Mare. q COWS m profit. 1 Calf. 1 Eight-horse Power TRACTION ENGINE by Ave'.ing and Porter, 1 COMBINE, ELteVAToR, WATER CART, Etc., all complete. 1 TRAVELLING HUT. 1 Reid and Gray Three-furrow Plough, 1 Double-lurroff Plough by Duncan, 2 McCormick Reapers and Binders, 1 Brantford Reaper and Binder, 1 Grass Stripper, 1 Triumph Drill (16 Coulter), 1 Duncan Roller, 3 Farm Draya, Set Five-leaf Harrows, 1 Spring Trap, Set TraD Harness, 2 Hiding Saddles, Shaft, Leading and Plough Harness, Blook and Chains, Whipple Trees, Sacks, and quantities of Sundries. Sale at 12 o'clock. Luncheon provided. R. FRIEDLANDER, 10 92 Auctioneer I , . j WOOL. WOOL. WOOL. SEASON 1896-97. jTirrE ARE -PREPARED to make, LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES (Free o Commission) on Clips placed m our hands for S&le, either by Auction at Ashburton and Christchurch, or privately, or for Ship- i ment to the Australian or English markets. Our Ashburton Stores are so well and ■ favorably known that they need no comment i as to their adaptability for displaying Wool. At Christchurch a NEW STORE is being specially built for us, and will be one of the Best Wool Stores m New Zealand. Our First Salea will take place — At Christchurch, November 20, 1896. At Ashburton, December 14, 1896. WOOLPACKS, TWINE, & BRANDING j MATERIAL Supplied at Lowest Current Rat9S. FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd V^TE HAVE FOR SALE GOOD SEED AND EATING PO'MTOE S. FRIEDLANDER BROS., LIMITED. "YTTE ARE LANDING AND BOOKING " ' . - ORDERS FOR Anglo-Continental Superphosphate PURE BONE DUST, AT LOWEST MARKET RATES. We are also prepared to supply ISLINGTON & BELFAST MANURES, AT FACTORY PRICES. ]?RIEDLANDER BROS., LIMITED. } . . ■TXTE HAVE FOR PRIVATE SALE A COMPLETE ! . THBEBHING PLANT, Consisting of EIGHT HGRSE-POWER TRACTION ENGINE, COMBINE, ELEVATORS, WATER CART, Etc., . 1 v All m First Class Order. FRIEDLANDER BROS., Limited. I———— — — — — — — i — — *| Funeral Notice. FUNERAL NOTICE. THE Friends of Mr Thomas Mawson are respectfully informed that the funeral of his late beloved wife, ELiZABErH, will move from his private residence, Moore Street, Ashburton, on TUESDAY, 20th inst., at 2.30 p.m., for the Ashburton Cemetery. BAKER BROS., 10 144 . Undertakers. Government Notices. NEW ZEALAND RAILWAYS. EXCURSION FARES TO DUNEDIN FOR BAND CONTEST. Tj^XCURSION Tickets, at rates of 2d JLLj per mile Ist clats, Id per mile second, minimum 4s and 2s respectively, mileage * cunted one way only, will be issued tc i Dunedin on the 20th and 21st October, at Ly t telton, Invercargill and intermediate stations, including stations on branches betweei those points, and will be available foi return till October 26. The jou ney musl . be started on the date of the purchase of thi ticket m every cafe, and may be brokei * after the first 25 miles. B 10114 BY ORDER. 3 , . NOTICE.— Are you going to build Because the cheapest shop for Roofing 8 Iron .Ridging, Gutters, Nails, Lead, Spout " ing. Water Tanks, Pumps, Ranges, Registe '» Grates, Locks and Hinges, Washing Boilers > and all sorts of Ironmongery, is J. W 8 Hakdley's, Ironmonger, Plumber, an< Tinsmith, Telephone 33.



T Bullock. SUBURBAN PROPBRTY belonging tn Mb J. VV. Legortt, fronting the Helißo d, Allenton. Half Aero, together with com- fortable Dwelling House ol five rooms, with all conveniences ; ground uicoly planted, and all m very good order. Not having disposed of this by auction, Offers are invited. Full particulars as regards terms, etc., on application. T. BULLOCK. TO LKT. Comfortable Cottage of four rooms with Verandah and .Scullery, situated m Aitken Street. Good cooking rauge. Rental, 63 6d )er week. T. BULLOCK. FOR SALE. NICE Building Site, corner Section, well situated, having two frontages on East Belt and Moore street, being T.S. 269. Price *40. Terms if required T. BULLOCK. BUILDING SITE AND ORCHARD. 2 Acres, 2 Eoods, 13 Perches, Fronting Cambridge Street, Hampstead j first- olaßß land, planted with a variety of Fruit Trees. To be Sold on very easy terms of payment For full particulars apply to T. BULLOCK. ALFORD FOREST ROAD* NEAR THS WOOLLEN FACTORY. FOR' "i^A L E — lACRE, on which is erected a House of Seven Rooms and Scullery, also Stable, Trap-house, Cow-Bhed, etc.;; about half an acre planted with a varie'y of Fruit Trees. This property is well-situated, and- m a healthy locality. Inspection invited. Easy terms o payment. T. BULLOCK. FOR BALE:— Town Section No. 333 and Cottage, well actuated m Moore Street. Price— £l3s. Easy terms. T. BULLOCK. 'rw\o LiT, at a low runul. SHOP and *■ - DWELLING, East btrrer b outh. , T. BPLLOOK. TO FARMERS AND OTHERS. foe Tale. IMPROVED FARMS, RURAL LAND, . "&c. I 168 Acres, fenced, near Maronan I 1216 Acres, fronting Bowyer's .^tream, Mount Somers 156. Acres, improved, Willowby ■ 40 Acres, close to Ashburton 530 -acres, Rangitata Island 498 Acreß, Hinds < 22 Acres, Lowcliffe 1093 Acres, close to Drdmore 26 Acres, Spaxton Survey District 200 Acres, Hinds , 18 Acres, Coldstream j 97 Acres, close to Springburn 288 Acres, Seafield, and other properties, i For full particulars apply to T. BULLOCK. Hanmer and Graves. NEW AUCTIONEER. WE BEG TO NOTIFY THAT WE HAVE ENGAGED MR J. B. BLAND, | ■ AS AUCTIONEER, And that we eh ill be represented at the Rakaia, Geraldine, and Rangttata Sales, as well as at Ashburtdn. Ail Business en- trusted to him on our account will have careful attention. HANMER AND GRAVES. WOOL. MESSRS HANMER AND GRAVES are prepared to make LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES (free of commission) on ALL CLIPS entrusted to them for sale or shipment. ARRANGEMENTS have been made by which their customers can have their clips offered either m Ashburton, Christchurch or Timaru, and if so desired, we are prepared to obtain quotations from Australian buyers, having made special arrangements for that purpose. ALL CLIPS WILJVBE CAREFULLY VALUED BY SPECIAL EXPERTS. Hanmer & Graves. REAPERS AND BINDERS. WE have been appointed AGENTS for R. HORNSBY AND SON'S REAPERS AND BINDERS, and shall keep theitt Machines m Stock, as well as all the necessary Extras for th 6 Machines. i SEEDS. WE have been appointed Agents for the Ashnurton County for Messrs Sutton and Sons, Reading, and have on hand Stocks of Ryegrass, Cocksfoot, Trefoil, White Clover, Colonial Clover, Rape, Turnip?, Mangel, Swedes, Timothy, Fescue, Alsike, etc. All New and Fresh Seeds this season. HANMER & GRAVES'. SUPERPHOSPHATE. TITE HAVE NOW IN STORE, ou TT first shipment of this year's Im- portation of the well-known ANGLO-OONTIHENTIL SUPERPHOSPHATE, and are now prepared to book orders. Prices on application. X HANMER & GRAVISS WE have various sums for investment on Freehold Security. / HANMER & GRAVES. a§^__ ._... WANTED Known— We are clearing oui all our Macintoshes, Jackets, Linec Cloaks and Dressing Gowns. No reasonablt offer refused for anything soiled or " not v] to date."—MiTOHßLii and Tubnbe. OWN Make m Ladies' and Children'] Underclothing, Aprons, and Pina fores ; also a good assortment of Calicoes Muslins, Flannelettes, Trimmings, etc. at Mrs Alcorn's new shop, Baker' Buildinga,



I Cure DYSPEPSIA, Cure BILIOUSNESS, Cure CONSTIPATION, Cure SICK HEADACHE. Are Purely Vegetable, Are Sugar Coated, Are Mild but Effective. Good for the Stomach, Good for the Liver, Good for the Bowels; THERE ARE NO OTHER PILLS SO COOP AS 5 S PILLS 4r\i a 800 B 1 *. W 1^ I LbVl Highest Awards at the World's . Great Expositions. Sporting. A SHBURTON TROTTING CLUB. x\_ — SPRING MEETING, To be held on the Agricultural Show Grounds, Ashburton, on SATURDAY/ October 31. j Under the Rules of the South Island Trotting Association. ' Peesident— Donald McLean, Esq. Vice- | presidents— Messrs Dan. MoKeudry and O. ' Robertson. Etewakds — Mossrt P. Devane, J: Dore, Ri J. Henry, D. McCormick, Denis McKendry, J. O'Grady, F. McGafferty, and J. Sutherland. Starter — Mr K. J. Henry. Clerk of the Scales— Mr D. Zander. Clerk of theCoubse— MrJ. McCormick. Handi- capper— Mr H- Brinkman. Timekeeper — Mr R. Alexander. —PROGRAMME— 1. — 1.15 p.m. — Handicap Maiden (saddle), of 10 soys; nomination, 7s 6dj acceptance, 7s 6d. Two miles. 2. — 2.0 — Electric Handicap (saddle), of 20 soys ; second horse 2 soys from the st»ke. Nomination, 10s ; acceptance, 10s. I 5 mile. 3.— 2.4o— Lagmhor Handicap , (harness), of 20 8OV8 ; 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. The winner to be sold by auction immediately after the race, the whole of the proceeds to go to the Club. Nomination, 7s od ; accept- ance, s6d 1£ mile. 5. — 4.o— Ashbubton Handicap (saddle), of 30 soys ; seoond 3 soys from the stake. Nomination, 15s; acceptance, 15s. Two miles. 6.— 4.3o— Farmers' Plate Handicap (saddle), of 20 soys, second horse 2 soys from the stake. Confined to horses the bona fide property of farmers resident m the Ashburton County, and must have been the property of such owners prior to September 1, 1896. Amateur riders, to be approved by the Club. Nomination, 10a ; acceptance, 10b. Two miles. 7—s.o— Dash Handicap (saddle) of 20 sots; second 2 soys from the stake. Nomination, 10s ; acceptance, 10s. One mile. HANDICAPS declared on FRIDAY, October 23. 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 Ashburton for Timaru and intermediate stations at 5.45. p.m. 10 1 W. SIMPSON, Secretary. stud'notkjbs! ~~ 4 TO TRAVEL ASHBURTON and Sur- rounding District, THE TROTTING STALLION, AMBMCAN, By Emmerßon, out of Young Tiny, Emmer- -1 son, by Berlin (imported) ; Young TiDy, by ; Spot, out of Tiny, bred by Sir IS. Stafford, . Nelson ; Spot, by Calidon (imported), out of Gentle Annie (imported). > AMERICAN is very fast, and is the ' winner of two races ; he also took two firstß j two seconds and one highly-commended m the show ring. For terms and further information, f Apply to 1 T. HOOFER, r 1 Leesse ; Or, D. THOMAS, 10 28 Ashburton. 8 L\ZARUBS SIGHT TESTING AND c SPECIALITE SPECTACLES. ;, Sole agent for Ashburton District,' ; C C A L E X, l g V.' * »_^ JEWELLER, EAST STREET, ASHBUBTON. ># T AZARUS Patented System enanre k t I J comfort and correct sight). Done spoil your eyes by using badly fitting Spectacles. f T~ HEARD a man say that Mellor is selling IX Boots WonierMly Cheap,



It will be Been by a new advertisement m another oolumn that Messrs Craighead and Berryman are probably now showing the largest stock of new tweedß and fashionable tailoring goods ever exhibited m Ashbur- ton. This speaks well for their enterprise and local industry.



{STOOPSISOF NEW ADVERTISEMENTS. ) Ashbnrton High School— Tenders, lease reserve 1123. Friedlander Bros. — Sale of complete threshing pant, elo. Excursion to Dunedin for band contest, on 20th to 21th inst. I). Thomas — Walter A. Wood's reapers and binders, etc. Lost— Receipt book. fi. Turner— Tenders for repairs to house. D. Thomas — Wanted spring dray. % Bulloolc^r Suburban property at AJlenton for sale. Baker Broe.— Fon»r«kl notice. . ' Wanted, junior hand— Andrew Orr. liberal Association— Meeting to-morrow, 7isop»m»