THt) ASHBTJBTON GtJAPDUN : FBIDAY, OCTOBEft 29, 1891

Prmted and Published by the Aahburtoa Publishing Company, Limited, at their Steam Printing Office, Burnett Street., ABijb'artoa,, r ' FRIDAY, QOTOBHR 29, 1897



• AT THE D.I.C. BALE'OF FAKOY GOODS. JUST PURCHASED and to be Sol.l the whole of a WHOLESALE WAREHOUSEMAN S STOCK, j COMPRISING 160 LOTS. VIZ. Mirrors, Easel Pictures, Oleographs, Photo Frames, Blotters, Brackets, Trays, Wire Gooi Je, Easels, Brush Racks, Writing-desks, Companions, G'ove and Handkerchief Boxes, Stamp Albums. Brass Goods, Inkstands, Ladies' Bags, Pictures. Scr»p-booka, Date Backs, Hand Mirrors, &c, &c. EVERYONE should SEE these T^Blf UL HiwiPRETTt GOODS, which will be ALMOST. GIV"EN AWAY TO ■ THE PDBLIO, As we have not sufficient Boom to Display the«e special lots, they will be put out in wholesale quantities opposite the department »aually occupied by travelling requisites on the ground floor. AT THE AT THKi D.I.C. D.I.C. B. HALLENSTEIN, Chairman. B. 0. BROWN, Manager



T. Bullopk. r "DEVISED List of Town Sections, etc., JLi FOR SALE — Town Section 493, i acre, Cameron street Town Section 860. J acre, Grey street Town Section 804, £ acre, Wakanni Road Town Section 259, | acre, comer of William j and Moore streets j Town Section 258, | acre, fronting Moore street, adjoining the foregoing, the two making i acre, nice site for a house Town Section 842, \ acre, corner of Cass and Aitkeu o'.reets Town Section 25, £ acre, Dobson street south Town Stciiou 1041, | acre, Wills Street West | I own >ection 1161, £ acre, Wills Street i adjoining tho above Town Section 784, | acre, Peter street, nice site for a house Town Section 795, | acre, Cox street Town Section 796, J acie, Cox street, ad joining, the two | acre, good site for a houeti Town Section 994. J acre, Peter street west Town Section 995, £ acre, Peter street, adjoining the above Town Section 1001, i acre, Cox street west Town Section 706, ± acre, Wills street east Town Section 1112, $• aare, Cameron Street, West. Town Section 846, £ acre, Aitken street To we Ibeotion 751, | acre, Peter street and East Belt Town Section 711, £ acre, Wills street, next the Central Hotel} alow price will be Accepted for this, and easy terms Towa Section 750, i aore, corner Wakanui Road and Peter street. Town Section 334, \ acre, Moore street;, with cottage thereon ; very easy terms of payment for this Towa Section 708, | acre, Wills Street Town Section 818, £ acre, Aitken street east Town Section 816, £ acre, Aitken street Town Section 1170, 1 rood 16 perches, Havelock street wsst Town Section 79, | acre, Kermode Street, with buildings thereon Town Section 293, i acre, Burnett Street, good land, nice site for a house Town Section 794, \ acre, Cox street east wjth square dwelling house thereon j iron roof ; account of the Mortgagee j terms to suit purchasers Town Section 274, J acre, Tancred street, good land, magnificent site for a house Town Section 741, J acre, corner of Peter street and East Belt, with dwelling thereon Town Section 813, \ acre, Aitken street caqt Town Section 814, £ acre, Aitken street, adjoining Town Section 1118, \ acre, corner ot Walker and Cameron streets Town Section 1111, \ acre, Cameron street west



AUSTRALIA* MUTUAL PROVIDENT SOCIETY New Zealand Branch: Head Office, Customhouse-quay, Wellington! Local Board of Directors : The Hon Morgan S. Gr&oe, M.D., C.M.S., M.L.C Bm Hon Qiarlcs J. Jobnstou, Mii.O> iDupity Obainn«n> Alfred de Bathe Brandon, Esq ti» Boa !dw«d Biohatdaon, 0.M.G., M.L.O. Jottc Drucm, Bsq j^flHE OLDEST, WEALTHIER, MOST PROSPEROUS AUBTBAMAN LITJB OfFIOB, 4NB THJ. LAM3BST IN THB BRITISH EMPIRE. Jhe oaiy Mutual Life Office which declatea a BON" MS JBVKttr YKAR Ihc Metbod oi Valuation adopted by this Society Is of tie rnoßt Stringent Otaote, and euraiM a Com, darably larger Reaetre to meet Liabilities than tat t bttd by any otJior oifioe in tbe Austmlasiaa Colonieo aoodmolatkd"- sijisd exceeds £13,750,000 (Thirteen and Three-qaarter Million i Sterling.) ANNUAL INCOME EXCEEDS £2,000,000 (Two Millions Sterling) POLICIES IN FOBCE * 158.906 flumped ... Ooah Bonuses Divided .. ». «7 27b,w^ BONUSES CJASH BONUS for ONE year, 1896. £428 79ejgMtag awrarsionary Bonaaeu amounting to .ißdu.ww aftftr making SPECIAL KI3SERV2S. CABH EOHTOB3 deoinrad for last FIVE years, over TWO illt/MO NS, yioWScp RaversJonary Bonuasn oxceedtaft FOUR MILLIONS ASSUBB ¥OUB LJF in the A. M. P. SOCIETY £nd spoure a BONOS BVEBY YEAE. Expenses of Management 8f p«r cent oa """""""'SwABDW.r.OWE, Eesident Sbcraiasty. Branch Offiaa— Custom House Quay, Wellington JAMES HAIR, - District Secretary District Office: „ Cathedral Square, Chnstoharch.



Inspection of the several properties invited. Full particulars furnished on application. T. BULLOCK. ~~~ MONETsT ' TO Lend on approved Freehold Security, special sums of £160, £300, and £1000, at lowest current) rates of Interest. T. BULLOCK. __^ LET; /COTTAGE pf Four Rooms, centrally \j ei?uated i» Wills Street, near the Railway Station. Apply to, T. BULLOCK. 'JINWALD. TO LET at a low rental, Cottage and Section Eo. 47, McMnrdo Street Good cooking range. Apply to } T. BULLOCK. i ALLENTON, FOR SALE. { /^i OOD Building Site, containing half an %J[ acre > fronting Andrew Street. ! ™ok. J2O. Terms can be arranged. APPIy a 6 OBCe l° T. BULLOCK ■ ~w7~hTbutheblanu, BEGS to inform his customers and the public that he has removed from | Tancred Street, to the CLUB OYSTER AND FRISD FI*H SALOON, BURNBTT STREET {Next the Club) SPECIAL ftOPM YOU LADIES. Where hot dinners or h*t sappers can bei not at any time. Fresh Fish and' Smoked lish by Express every night. POULTRY A SPECIALTY. 9 232 j



If** \iS-/ ■ 41 t*\k J^S^\ I TTIVKBYONE accustomed to usiog the A.G. Oimmeni Will find equal satisfaction in using tfa Bee Ointment, For which everyone is kindly requested to ask instead of the AC OINTMENT. _ Carefully cote that a diagram of a Bee is In the centre, and Edward Galhchana Factory, Aahursfe, >'ew Zealand, on the end of every pot. Bee Ointment is every mother a true triend; ou the weakest baby, oi the strongest man's flefah it is always successful. PriceT Is6d. Bee Ointment is especially manufactured as & horse and cattle dressing IPrioe—2b 6d AU Corn Cure, for hard or soft corns Wfttts, and bunions —Price Is AC Vegetable Pills, for male and emale nee, 30 pills in every box. and quite equa ,tio anything imported—price Is 6d .F-DWIN. CALLICHAH, PROPRISfcTO* AND MANOf AOTURKF ishotut, JM.Z. Qtmmhnn Beprawntative. MR G P. BOA'i'TBN, Aahburtoo, *\h* jfollowing testimonies to the value of the (ÜBtment are good enough for any thDmr""«r3,—We hava great pleasure in recommending your Bee Ointoents. We have given them* thorough tr»l, both on man aSd toast, and tber have, proved to be qaite as good as you repr«ae»fc. .Jn..future we intend to keep ft stock alwaya on band- We remain, yours faithfully, fc-HARPUN & CO.



PUBLIC NOTICE, DON'T give your Umbrellas to "foreign travellers" at* the door. If you want them repaired properly, and if you want to keep a Practical Umbrella Maker n AshVarton, take them to SMITH MAOKWELL, East Street. Also knives and scissors ground. 7 1 TFfIE TBA OF THE AGS SAXON TEA. SAXON TEA. rpRY IT, AND YOU WILL HAVI" ISO OTHER. SAXON TEA., SAXON TEA, «■■ ■■ P&OFJSBSOR BICKEIWOH rt^'HiS $» BAXON TEAS ia absolutely Purs and of good quality ' IB BEST. JOHN ORR & Ooi!L^B!^!l_____. FISHING Season.—l am now showing a great variety of fishing requisites in \ ail the latesi designs, including Kods, i Minnows, Flies, Traces, Reels, Gut, Lines, j f Waders, Rod Mountings, Hooks f et<?. j Fishing Licenses on Bale.—J. W, Haß»W¥. j Ea&fc Street. For Indigestion, the best romedy is un 'ioubtedly Norton's Camomile Pills. They I oau opnfidenbly be recommended as being I mMin#m v Won and abßolutely free iton iajnrioM drugs. Acting at once as a splen did tonia and a gentle asenspfc. For nearly 100 years they have proved wutqu^lM for Indigestion, Dyspepsia, rick Headache m ; <* W Liver and Stomach complaints. Sold in



Medical Dispensary, .New Plymouth, October 19, 1896 T)m*Sfc—l "aye sold your Bee Ointment and AC Cora Care and Pills for the paat three yearn, and I »a™ never known of one purchaser to express a regret for pro curing your liaea. They have in every case which haa come .ismler my notice, given owv satisfaction .Your Bee Ointment has towml itself one at the best faeahug oint- Lnta procurable. Kiadly forward am one atom of toe Ointment, smalUize, at your Lue.t^^ienc^Your.^^ Honftreda of othartestfeMioialatoonumsrooe to pubUsli, ..I——j—jjujuniu —iwnwiwniffr"—— —' t^To«Tn^Sf OF LIHBEBDJ



PUBLIC NOTICE ! NEW SADDLERY | BUSINESS. TAKORED STREET, ( Next to J. Tasker, Butcher. A. HENRY WISHES to infirm the farming com munity and general public, of having commenced business in the above premises, and hopea by rtrict. attention to business, canibit ed wifii the best of work manship and moderate charges, to merit a fair share of public patroaage. All harness manufactured on the premises of the besb material and guaranteed hand sewn. Experienced workmen Bent to any part of the district at the shortest notice. HORSE HAIR AND BEESWAX bought in any quantity. rTj. henry, 10 35 Manager. Seed Potatoes.



CHAMPION—A very heavy cropper of first-class quality. BREEZE'S PROLIFIC—The best Potato for light land. LAPBTONE or VICTORIA KIDNEY from Orari—The Potato Growers there all use these for early market, being heavy yieldera of beat quality. BATH KIDNE£~The general favorite. EARLY RUBY, MAGNUM BONUM, SNOWFLAKE, etc., and Table Potatoes, beat quality, lowest prices, BRAN, SHARPS, CHAFF, OATS, Reduced in Price. J. THOMAS, HAVELOOK STREET. FOR SALE, mHE FOLLOWING SECOND-HAND X VEHICLES. 1 Family Waggonette in splendid order, low price. 2 Farmers' Whitechapel Traps. Spring Drays from £8. 1 Farm Dray, good order, £6. Several Gigs from £7. 4 Buggies to go at a sacrifice. Any of these vehicles cat be seen at the VICTORIAN SHOEING FORGE AN! CARRIAGE WORKS, WEST STREET. F. AJSP H. STEEL/ PROPRIETORS. Manufacturers of all kinds of Vehicles, Gigs, Traps, Spring Drays and Farm Drays. REPAIRS AND PAINTING receive special attention. WHEEL-TYRING done i while you wait. 1 Give us a call, and see our patterns [and i get our prices, and we are sure to] get your [ order*. | IN OUR SHOEING DEPARTMENT We claim to have one of the most com modious and well appointed Shoeing shops in Canterbury. If you once get your horse shod at our Forge and by our men, who are practical as well as theoretical, you will say I hat Ashburton certainly holds the record for High-class Shoeing, and that is to be obtained at the wotks of F. & H. STEEL,



WEST STREET, Q 18 ASHBURTON. LOOK CHEAP WINTER FIRING. NEW MOUNT BOMERS COAL. OUTPUT has Trebled during the last twelve months, IT IS USED EVERYWHERE. Tiiis Coal is the Best and Cheapest Steam and Household Coal in the market. Used in the Woollen Factory and Canter bury Flour Mills. GIVES SPLENDID RESULTS WRITE FOR PRICES TO G. T. PARK, MOUNT SOMERS. IMPORTANT NQTIOB. MEAT.—CHEAP AND GOOD, TTAVING STARTED BUTCHERING, I have tt.«en the Second Shop in Mr Lane's dock, and having purchased a line ot very PRIME BEEF from J. titoddart, Esq of Willowby, 1 am in a position to supply FIRST-CLASS BEEF & MUTTON at very moderate prices. Cart running Daily, Orders executed promptly.



j\Jj^ BLACK. loz Prevention IS WORTH POUNDd OF CURB Why ruin your Reapers and flfowe* by rising inferior Lubricating Oils, whic tire your horses and clog th* Machines, when you can obtain a true f-ntrfannt W 4 |U v « i* s * as which has been thoroughly feesM all ove he world and pronounsed Unequalled, Obtainable from all Storekeepers <* tie Agents EFWABT* EEECE & SON OHKfSTCHUROB SMOKE THE NEW VENUS Tobacco, THE CELEBRATED & BEST BFANI MANTOAOTtJBED fSOM O^jQLCEST VIBSINA LEAP



WOOLSTON BTEAM WOOL WORKS, OHBiSTCHURCH. (Established 1868.) rfIHE Undersigned begs to notify that he is JL Scouring as heretofore. Squatters' consignments to the Christchurch or Woolston Station will receive prompt attention. I Quick despatch and Lowest EatsH. , T. YOEK. .'.,,-...'.■.. ■...:-:,.'.::..,',.-—^—r:, - ' MBTHVEN. THE ASHBURTON "GUARDIAN, with the day'a telegraphic and cablt news from all parti of the world, can be had from MESSRS HIBBS' BROS., daily, irorneaiately %fwr tht wrival & the sveuiug



SPRING BLOSSOM TEA Packed in pT ltt>, 5% and 10B) Net Weight Air-Tight Tim, No. 1 (Blue Label) No. 2 (Red Label) No. 3 (Golden Label) 1/9 per ft. 2'- per ft. 2/4 per B>. 11 154 Obtainable from all Storekeepers and Tea Dealers.



THOS. E. KILWORTH & SON ENGINEEBS, BUIDGE WORKS, ASBBURTOK, TJNDERTAKB all krnda of Engine Work, ail kindß of Millw ight's Work, General Engineering', Woodworking, & Blacksmithing. KILWORTH & SON, ASHBU&TON.



E. DUCKWORTH & SON, TTNDERTAKERS, Cabinetmakers, and VJ Upholsterers, Funerals conducted atthe followingprices ;— Covered Coffins, with hearse and coach complete, from £7 10a. Polished Coffin, silver plated furniture, £8. Children from £2 10s. Burnett Street, Ashbjrton Residence—Opposite Fire Br, ged Station. 105 THE TRADE SUPPLIE-.



TQERPECT Test of Satisfied Customers can only be obtained by the Amount o BusineßS _L Recorded, and we have therefore decided to Present a DUNLOP BICYCLE (Lady's or Gentleman's) to the Person who Supplies us WITH A correct answer to the following conundrum :—HOW MANY MILES OF BICYCLE, HAVE BEEN SOLD BY US IN AUSTRALASIA DURING THE LAST THREE YEARS FITTED WITH DUNLOP TYRES The figures have been made up by us, and vouched FOR 'By our Accountant, and the list will be closed formally on 30th NOVEMBER* All letters must be addressed to our Office marked " Dunlop Puzzle," and NOTHING Will be received after that date ; but the number of guesses is only limited to the number of Coupons sent in, which must be cut from The New Zealand Wheelman, published in Christchurch, price one penny. Should none of the guesses prove absolutely correct, th nearest guesa will be awarded the prize. Winner's name- will be published in The New Zealand Wheelman during December. Full particulars may be obtained from— AUSTRAL CYCLE AGENCY, Limited, COLOMBO STREET, CHRISTOHURCH, & 123, GEORGE STREET, DUNEDIN. ! SHEARMAN BROS., AGKNTS, ASHBURTON.



New Zealand townee Coipany. ISTABLIS'HEB «. _ 18 59 CAPITAL^ON"¥MILLION. TdJfi PESMII.K A^ITwiALTHISST CGLOHIAL NOTED FOB PROMPTNESS A.ND LIBERALITY /7A*2? AND "MARINE RISKS. ALSO,— i2/.S;&:S ON GROWING CROPS, THRBSHINft MAOHI«3, Ac, ACCEPTED AT LOWEST TORRENT RATKF HANMEE &■ G-HKVES



A BRILLIANT DISPLAY OF THE NEWEST AND MOST FASHIONABLE WASHING FABRICS /COMPRISING Fancy and Plain Grass Cloths, Muslins, Oepons, Cambrics, Diagonals, Metallic Prints, Nainsooks, Drills, <fee, &c, ■ IN THE LATEST AND MOST ARTISTIC DESIGNS. NEW DRE&TmATERIALS. Merges, Lustres, Tweeds, Homespuns, Fancies, &c, &c. 0 H 0 I 0 EBB I/E C T I 0 N NEW CLOTHING &.MEN;S ;M MERCERY SSS „„ , Mh AT LQWEST^CASH PMC^g^ CASH DEAPBB & CLOTHIER, TANCBED {STREET.



FEED. M4KIL® ? DRQKJSR & COMMISSION AGENT. Barrytown Flat Gold Mining Shares and Auckland Gold Mining Sharea for Sale. GRAIN BOUGHT AND SOLD ON COMMISSION. FRED MAKEIG, Arcade LaZaRUS'SSIGHT TESTINUAND j SPECIALITE SBECTACLES. ' Sole agent for Aghbnrfcon District, S. S A L E Xl JEWELLER, EAST STREET, ASHBUBTON. F AZARUS Patented System ensure 1...J comfort and correct sighc. Dont uoil yoqr eye<> by aaiag Mdly fitting



I STUD NOTICES. i STUD NOTICES. /~\WNERS iiV sSTUD HORSES are Reminded that by ADVERTISING THEIR STALLIONS in THE GUARDIAN or THE MAIL they bring them under the NOTICE of ! EVERY BREEDER in the Ashburton! County, HORSE CARDS, Double or Single, Printed at short notice, in up-to-date Bfcyle and At Lowest) Prices.



WANTED Known, Mbllor's Bargain Sale now on. Come early, GhilJ di en's Straps Is 9d, usually 2a 6d.



Stud Notices. TO TRAVEL the Wukanui, Newlands, fcean'eld, Kyle, Ohertaey,Done and Rakaia Districts, and stand at H. Britton's Stables, Ashburton, from Friday till Monday, THE CLYDESDALE ENTIRE COLT, PBINOB CHAJEtLIE. PRINCE OHARLIE is a daik chestnut, 16 hands 3| inches high, powerfully built with a magnificent set of legs, with splendid bone, and an abundance of hair of the right sort. His stock is well known and need no comment. Prince Charlie is by Prince, by Young Banker I. (imp.) from Scotland— dam Lady Don, by Glenroy. No. 400, New Zealand stud book, lie was a prize winner as a three, four, and five-year-old, and second to Rob Roy (champion) at Leeaton last year. For fuller particulars see cards. Terms: Season £3, payable January 1, 1898, guarantee as per agreement with groom in charge. Groomage fee ss, payable first service. All mares changing hands, first owner held responsible. All mares changing hands will be charged for as in foal. For further particulars, apply groom in charge. J. THOMPSON; Or, JOHN BRAWLEY, 9158 Proprietor.



TO TRAVEL ASHBURTON AND DISTRICT. That Well-known (Trotting Stallion BALTIMOBft. T> ALTIMORE is a black horse, with two I) white hind feet, and white star on forehead, standing 16 hands high; by Blackwood Abdallah ; dam Jess, by Quick silver—with splendid action and beautiful temper. Baltimore is well adapted for getting Trot ters and good Harness Horses. Baltimore won first prize at Christchurch and first at Ashburton in 1891, beating larg« n'elds, and for the best TroMiing Stallion at Ashburton in 1895. R*ced three times, winning Maiden Saddle at Plumpton and Dash Handicap at Ash burtoo. Guarantee £4, Season £2, payable on January 1, 1898. Groomage fee ss, payable at first service. All Mares changing owners will be charged for as Season Mares. For further particulars apply to the Groom in charge, or 9 220 JAS. McCORMIOK, Winchmore TO TRAVEL THE DROMORE AND OHERTSEY DISTRICTS THIS SEASON, mHE PUREBRED CLYDESDALE ± STALLION CAVALIEK CAVALIER is a bright bay horse, seven years old, by Crown Pricae, out of Polly. The sire of Crown Prince, Lord Salisbury, was never beaten in any show yard. As a yearling he was shown at Ayr in 188b, where he took first prize, since which time he was awarded first and champion prizes whenever shown, either at home or in the ; colonies. I For fu!l pedigree, etc, Bee cards. Terms—Four guineas single mare, two or more as per agreement with groom in charge. Groomage fee sa, payable at time of service. ( All mares chaaging hands, first owners held responsible. J. ROGERS, 9 197 Dromore, Ashburton.



TO Stand this season "?at Flemington Waterron and Longbeftoh, THE PUREBRED CLYDESDALE STALLION THE WOBKMAN. The Workman is a dark brown horse, standing 16 hands 3 inches, with splendid action, and measuring a good twelve inches ; below the knee. His sire. Lord Dunmore, imported from Scooland, dam Boag's Annie, (573) by Kilbowie, imported; grand dam, Jeanie Deans, by Pride of Scotland, im ported ; great grand dam, Maggie Craig (262), imparted from Scotland, j FEES—Four Guineas. Grooma,ge fee ss. i ALSO, THE PUEbiBRED CLYDESDALE STALLION FEDERATION WILL STAND IN ASHBURTON EVERY SATURDAY, Federation is a dark bay horse standing 16 hands 3 inches, by The Workman, dam Brisk 11, by Lord Beaconsiield ; grand dam Brkk I, by Lincolnshire Traveller, great grand dam Bloss (156 N.Z. stud book), by King Fergus, imported. FEES—Three guineas. Groomage fee 5s For further particulars see ALEX. DAVIDSON Groom in charge,



THE i POREBRED .CLYDESDALE STALLION KING OF QUALITY Will Stand at Owner's Farm, Willow by, and travel Longbeach, Wakanui, Westerfield and Ashburton Forks Districts. Will be at Newman's Stables every SATURDAY. KING OF QUALITY is a dapple bay, rising five years old, bred by Mr R. Gawn, North Taieri. He is a colfe of great substance and power, with many points to recommend him to a breeder, has splendid feet and pasterns, also great bone, clean and flowing with nice silky hair— the true badge of a well bred Clydesdale. He is a prime mover, has good temper, and sound con stitution. His Bire is Lion King, by British Lion, imported hy Mr Hugh Kae, from Scotland, by Argyle (2567 vol. vL), dam Darling by | Prince of Wales, (673, vol. i), grand dam Maggie, by Lockend Champion (448, vol. i). Lion King was first ab Dunedin Show as a three-year-old first at Dunedin in 189^ and 1895, for horse with three of his progeny. Lion King's dam Scotch Annie (imported from Scotland; 343^ N.Z.S.B j, was a mare belonging to aid exceedingly favorable strain of blood." She was shown in New '■ four times^ gaming $rst and ghampwi upon each occasion. Her sire was Ivan hoe 2od (298, SC.S.B.); grand sire Ivanhoe Ist (imported sllg, N.&5.8.) He was got by the great Sir WalterSootb, whose breeding neads nocomment. Lion King's sire, British Lion, is bo favorably known as to need no comment. He was considered by competent judges to be one of the beab horses ever landed in NewZealasu. King of Quality's clam, Queen oi Quality, (608, N ( show yard career is so well and favorably known to breeders, that it is needless to go into details; suffice, it to say, she has taken 14 first pria-rs and seven champions \ among .the others she was champion mare at the Exhibition Show, Dune din. This career has scamped her as a mare of unusual excellence; her sire is the far-famed Lord Salisbury, who retired from, the show ring an unbeaten horse, Queen of Quality's dam Jess, by Iy.ftnb.ae Jimp, j US, 5.8.) ' Ring of Quality as a yearling gained firfit : p.vitfa at Taieri Show, and second at Dunedin, and as a three-year-old first at Taieri and second at Dunedin. It will be seen from the above that King of Quality is descended from the purest strains of prisa-taking Clydesdale blood, and oaunot fail tq make a nam,e for himself as a sire. Terms s £4 4s; J§2 2s at end of season, balance when mare proves in foal. Season mares, £3 3s. Groomage fee, Ss. All mares changing hands firat owners held responsible. Good grass paddocks a 6 owner's farm, as per arrangement, All care taken, but no responsibility. v GEORGE GRICE, Proprietor, Willowby Groom in charge, G. Gbhhi, Jqnjr



ALSO, THE CARRIAGE STALLION NORFOLK LAD, by Camel, Will stand the season at Flemington, Waterton and Longbeach. FEES—Two guineas. Grootnage fee ss. Grazing for re area can be arranged for. J. C. N. GRIGG, 9 180 Longbeach. TO TRAVEL the Afihburton and Sur rounding Districts, THE TROTTING STALLION TORONTO/ By Texas, out of Firelight, by Traducer. Terms : Guarantee, £3 103; Season, £2 Groomage Fee, 5-u For further particulars apply to WILLIAM BEGG, 96 Ashton.



BLACKWOOD ABDALLAH, Sire of the most record and winning horses in New Zealand, WILL stand this Season at Ashburtoa, and travel the neighborhood, BLACK CAVE, By Blaekwood AbeJallah—dam Misa Cave. Will stand afc Kolmar, Lyndhurst, and travel the Meant Somers, Alford Forest, Methven, and Rakaia districts. For Terms and further informafjion apply to MAX FRIEDLANDER, 9 196 Or Grooms in Charge.



THE PUREBRED CLYDESDALE ENTIRE COLT, MIDDLERIGG PRINCE, Will Btand this season as under :— Monday and Tuesday at Wakanui. Wednesday night at Mr J. Jamieum's farm, Ashton. Thursday night at Mr E. Stoddart's far , Willowby. Returning to Trevuran Bros. Bazaar Stables, Ashburtoa, on Friday nights till % p.m. on Saturdays, MIDDLERIGG PRINCE, by Middle rigg, out of Magnolia, is a beautifai Brown color, rising Five Years, and stands 17 hands high, with beautiful symmetry, and plenty of bone, and hair of the best quality. : He was bred by Mr John Boag, Mlddlerigg, I Brookside. He took first vrize as a two. and three-year-old at Leeston, and first at Courtnay Show aa a three-year-old, against | | all comers. For full particulars} etc 1., see cards. All mares changing hands, first owners i held responsible. ' Tkkms—Season, £3 3s; guarantee, £4 4b. i Groomage fee ss, payable as first service. PETER STEWART, Seaview, Wakanui. Further particulars from W. MoLAUCHLAN, 9 154 Groom in charge.



rpO stand at Bazaar Sables, Ashburtou JL and travel surrounding districts th magnificient looking Trotting Carriag Stallion NEW YORK. New York by Emerson, dam Kitty; Kitty by the Peer, out of Kathleen (Traducer mare.) Kitty took First and Champion Prises at Metropolitan Show in Carriage Class, Emerson, by Berlin (imported,), dam Queen Emma (imported.) New York's sire JScaeraon won the Cup and Stallion Eiaoeof'tOsovs ;two miles, and trotted second in Addin^ton Stakes, which he would undoubtedly have won but for over-reaching and breaking his shoe. Emerson took First Prize, Chmi church ; First at Rangiora ; two ; Firsts, Hawke's Bay, all in Carriage Class. New York took First Pri%e at Ti:m»ru in Carriage Glass, beating stock by Berlin, &c. He is rising sus years, stands sixteen hands three inches, with plenty of the best; oi bone, combined with good action; is tiaa right class of horse to get good, useful and saleable horses. New York can show at any time sufficient speed to warrant ihe conclusion that if put in training he could make a very creditable record, which he can scarcely fail to transmit to his stock. Season—£2, payable January Ist, 1898. ! Guarantee—£3. All mares sold or exchanged uv»t be paid for by the person who engages, tbem to the Horse. Groomage Eec, 55., to. be paid at first service. T&EVUR2A BROS. x . Propmtow, 1



Hanmer and Graves. BUTTON'S SEEDS. TXTE HAVE JUST RECEIVED out Rape and Turnip SEEDS from the above well-known giovnrs, all of which have arrived in tip-top condition. We keep in stock the following varieties: — BUTTON'S Crimson King Swede do Champion Swede Early Six Weeks Turnip do Favorite Turnip do All the Year Hound Turnip do Red Paragon Turnip do Perfection Turnip do Yeliow Tankard Turnip do Fosterton Green Top Turnip do Green Top Yellow Aberdeen do. do Purple Top Yellow Aberdeen do, do Purple Top Mammoth Turnip do Devonshire Greystone Turnip do Imperial Green Globe Turnip do Broad-leaved Essex Rape do Early Sheep-fold Cabbage do Early Drumhead Cabbage do Giant Drumhead Cabbage do Long Red Altringhair Carrot do Giant White Belgian Carrot do Intermediate Carrot do Sheep's Parsley Messrs Sutton »ad Sons have i«nt out with the above a Collection of Garden Vegetable and Flower Seeda of all their best varieties, and Packets can be had of any of the sorts at cdL PER PACKET



Farmers and others are invited to inspect. WE have the following good FARMS FOR SALE on easy terms— 125 Acres, Mount Somers, in grass and crop, good land, seven-roomed house, stable and other outbuildings. This is a> very snug little property. 1300 Acres, Mayfield, good buildings, all is grasß. Price ±53 7s 6d. Terms, smalt cash deposit, balance can remain for , a number of years at » low rate of interest. 750 Acres, Lowcliff, first class buildings, all in English grass. Prioe low, and easy terms. PLOUGH SHAKES. "OEGULAR Supplies imported by us direct) from the Makers; both Ransome's and Hornsby's—standard sizes.



Prices—Lowest current. T\fE have always in stock— Long and Short Feed Oats, Priaie Oaten. Sheaf Chaff, Royal Oil (150deg. Fire Teat),. Crushed Barley and Wheat for Fig feed* Whole & Broken Chick Wheat, Agricultural Salt, Farm& Station Requisites of all kind*,. including Tea (specially packed for us and imported direct by ourselvee from Ceyleu)v Sugar, Soap, Candles, Oatmeal, Flour, Bras, Sharps, Salt (best table), Rock Salt, Fencing Wire (plain and barbed), Staples, Galvanised Sheep Netting (most suitable for fencing oft turnips), Clover and Turnip Seed, all varie ties; Ryegraas and Cocksfoot (machine dressed), Oils—Castor, Machinery, Boiled* Tattoo Oii (for branding Bheep) &c, Ac. POTATOES. OuT E HAVE FOR SALE— PRIME BLUE DERWENT POTATOES. ALSO, : A Splendid Sample of Golden Tares, for I 1 lowing with Cape Barley or Don Oats for early Spring feed. Prussian Blue Peas, Grey Peas*; and Partridge Peas. HANMER & GRAVES.



Henry Stephenson. HENRY STEPHENSON, (Successor to Alfred Harrison.} Established 20 years. AUCTIONEER, LAND ESTATE AND COMMISSION AGENT, AND, VALUER. WEEKLY B*LEB o* Live Stock Produce, Fumitu»», etc.,' EVERY SATURDAY, at 12 o'clock. Clearing Sales of Stock, Household Furni ture, etc., as per arrangement, in any part o the county. Advance* made on Goods placed in my hands for Sale. CHAFF* OATS, WHEAT, FLOUR,. SHARPS, BRAN, ONIONS, POTATOES'. SEEDS, etc., Sold Daily in Large or Small Quantities. Agent: Norwich Union Fire Insurance Company & Dresden Pianoforte and Manufacturing Company. HEKEY STEPHENSON, 4 AUCTIONEER,



SADDLERY. HAVING Bought; Mr * Heseltine's baddlery Business, I intend keeping I A LARGE STOCK OF Saddlery, Harness, Whips, Spurs, etc.,, So that,;the public will b«sable fca.£m a ke a selection. COLLAR MAKING A SPECIALTY. Agent for Walker* Bot Fly Remediea and D&Tev.shire Oils. R. J.GUY, BDBNETT STfiEET.