THK ASHBDRTON GUARDIAN ; FRIDAY, SEPTEMMtf 30 1898.

Printed and published by Henby Wilus, , Peter Street, Aehbnrton, for the Pro prietors, ab their Printing Offioe, Baroeti- Street, Arixbucton, FRIDAY, SEPXEMBBR 50, W9B.



FOR SALE. "TT7E Have od hand several NEW AND SECOND-HAND GIGS, & OTHER VEHICLES, Which we can dispose of a* reasonable prices. c & hT'steel, Victorian Steam Carriage and Iron Works Weat Street, Aahburtou. STEATHMOEE PRIVATE HOSPITAL. EXTENSIVE ADDITIONS JUST COMPLETED UNEQUALLED IN THE COLONIES FO- MEDICAL AND SURGICAL OASES;. /^AN Acoommodate upwards of FORTS?" 40) MALE »nd FEMALE PATIENTS* TERMS ; From 2 Guineas pet week], PATIENTS CAN BE ATTENDED BY THsl^ OWN MEDICAL A^Y^^gß d Apply to— THE MATIf jN> StBATHMOEB Pr tIVATE HosplTAli> Ferry Road (jo^ over Em|) Belt)> ldis church. S » s NOTION Mrs KNIGHT, SECOND HAND DEALER, WAKANUI ROAD, WISHES to thank the public for the liberal patronage received by her m ■ the paeb, and she takes this opportunity of informing the public that she has disposed of her business to Mas Maby Ann Robln- son, for whom she solicits a continuance o the support accorded to her. M. A. KNIGHT. IN reference to the above I wish to say that my best endeavors will be used to follow m the steps of my predecessor. MARY ANN ROBINSON. all the y^ars youVe lived &** y °" niore than 7 YOUWG MEN '■■ SUFFERING MEM-JSS^ !S. Yi2 &ssi**_ ****" a "°"' & "■"■- THE T ROTH-SSS/ra iwgea. Posted, <M., m stamps (Miy colony). I'rokkssoes Wkbstkr, Specialist, Exhibition-street, Melbourne. ASHBURTONiPERMANENTjBUILDING AND INVESTMENT SOCIETY. A DVANCES of £25 and upwards made on Freehold Properties, repayable by Monthly, Quarterly, or Half Yearly instal- ments. Loans are also granted for Fixed Period at lowest current rates. Deposits received at highest current rates . All information on application to EDWARD STEPHENS, _ Manager



li E W A R D. ONE POUND Reward will be given to anyone giving such information aa will lead to the conviction of anyone patting m lead, washers, or m any way wilf ally damaging the Lollie Machine at the Railway Station, Aohbnrton. lid J MARSDEN. ARTIST PHOTOGRAPHER, ARRANGEMENTS are now Deing made for Photograph! of Members of the "lagleside" In fancy cottames, by tha latest instantaneous process. Appointments are now being m&de» v ainidyble" studio, SAUNDERB'£BUILDINGS, ASHBURTON THE TEA OF THE AGE. SAXON TEA. SAXON TEA. TORY IT, AND TOD WILL HAYS KO OTHER. SAXON TEA. SAXON TEA, I*bofsssob BioKEßToir reports tbab SAXON TEAS is absolutely Pare and of good quality



WALL PAPERS. WALL PAPERS Aitistic Ceilings, Dadoes, Friezes, New Patterns, New Designs, WE have just landed a shipment of the most Artistic Wall Papers ever introdnc into this market. Our Clients are asked to make early choice. Painting and Paperhanging is carried on by as on scientific lines. Nothiog bat genui material being ÜBed, and FIRST-CLASS WORKMEN employed. ESTIMATES GIVEN FOR ALL KINDS Of HOUSE DECORATION. ' FICXCJJECJE2 FKAMING FOR THE MILLION. 35 NEW DESIG] 1 JUST OPENED UP. i W. H. COLLINS & CO., IRONMONGERS, PAINTERS, COAL k TIMBER {MERCHANTS I Agents For — Royal Insurance Company Ltd. „, Shag Point Coal Company.  Weatport Coal Company. tz= 19,000 ==r: ORION" COOKING RANGE! IN USE IN THIS OOLONY ! ' -^. i ' ! i |I«HACKL9«}If | k y^ZS"* 1^ J THEY BURN LIGNITE, TRUE GOAL OR WOOD UP TO 24in no settingTrequired. With Stove Pipe can be worked oat m the open. SPLENDID BREAD BAKERS. With Cast Iron or Copper Boilers. The Copper r ßoilerß are large and Tinned ineide. REPAIRS ARE A MINIMUM. Made m all sizes, single or double ovens. High or low pressure boilers; Sold by all Ironmongers, from whom Catalogues can be obtained, or from the maker, H.E. SHACKLOCK. SOUTHEND FOUNDRY, DUNEDIN, 691



J. WILSON, HOUSE EECORATOB, SIGNWRITER, GLAZIER, Etc, Corner of Arcade and Burnett Street, A.sWh>urton. Cx) WE Have r just received direct from the English Manufacturer! a Magnificent and Artißtio Stock of the very latest WALL PAPERS. A Feature of the above importation is the new Btyle of Paper for Decorating Hallo, P&Bsageß, and Staircases, being a oliange from the Marble Papers which hitherto have been ao fashionable. We invite clients and the public generally to oall early and select their Papers from the full stock, and if not wanted for immediate use, can be laid aside until required. SPRING "CLEANING. Daring this Season Customers can rely upon having work done without delay. We keep competent Tradesmen, who ate despatched to town or country ab shortest notioe to exeoute Paperhanging, Marbling, and Houae-painting m all its branohei. 92T Only Genuine White Lead and Oils used m oar work. J. WILSON. Telephone -P, P.O. Box 16. YOU MA'S BEAT A CARPET, " AND YOU MIGHT BEAT A RECORD, BUT YOU C\WE BEAT CONGREVE'S FOR IRONMONGERY. /-\ Garden Tools. Garden Tools. TUST RECEIVED our new stock of Garden Tools, of the very best makers, t) including Spades, Bakes, Forks, Hoes, etc., which we are offering at the Lowest Possible Prices. It will pay you to call and inspect before purchasing else- where. Also m Stock, Mixed Paints, Varnish, Enamels, and Varnish Stains, etc A SPLENDID ASSORTMENT OF RANGES, REGISTER GRATES, MANTELPIECES, FENDERS, ANi FIRE BRASSES, All At Special Prices, , ! NOTE THE ADDRESS- W. CONGRETE,' THE PEOPLE'S PRACTICAL IRONMONGER, Burnett Street), Ashburton, opposite Arcade, and at Chris t church < R. CONGREVE, Branch Manager.



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LOOK CHEAP WINTER FIRING. NEW MOUNT SOMERS COAL. OUTPUT has Trebled daring the last twelve months. IT IS USED EVERYWHERE. Thiß Coal is the Best and Cheapesfa Steam uid Household Coal m the market. Used Id the Woollen Factory and Canter bury Flour Mills. GIVES SPLENDID RESULTS WRITE FOR PRICES TO G. T. PARK, MOUND) SOU EIR S. CANTERBURY FROZEN MEAT AN» DAIRY PRODUCE EXPORT Coy., Limited. PENDING the Erection of the Ashburtor Branoh Works, the haf appointed MR ALBERT ROBERTS to act as ita a.shbobton Agent. Farmers and others wishing to engag Freezing Space at the Belfaßt Works o purchase manures can apply to Mr Roberta and their wants will have prompt attention F. WAYMOUTH, Secretary. Chrlstchurch, August 11, 1898 8 GL K. ASKIN, MACHINIST & OYOLE MECHANIC, TANCRED SIRBET, Opposite the English Church. BICYCLES REPAIRED. WORK GUARANTEED. AGENT FOR THE* BEST BICYCLF IN THE WORLD, viz :— HUMBERT, SWIFTS, TRIUMPHS, SINGERS, and 9 95 ARIEL Great Removal i SALE, rpHE PROPRIETORS,] of] t! [ Eclipse Cycle Works t Having taken the premises late t occupied by Mb R. Henry, m Tancr v * Street, are holding a 3 GREAT REMOVAL SALE. I Two shipments of Pirst-clasa Frana t and Fittings, just landed ex '<lonii and "• Maori," will be included m t Sale. Come and see the New Three ai Cranks and all up-to-date Impro\ . ruents. *■ Every line is to be cleared to sa b trouble of Removal. EVERY MACHINE GUARANTEEI ECLIPSE CYCLE WORK I BARING SQUARE, Ashbdrton. T7IOR SALE— HaIf-acre Land and fo X? roomed Cottage. Cheap. West si Railway. FTIO LET— Good House m Tanored Btre< FOR SALE— I Acre Land near Wakan Road, good House and Stable, wi chaffhouse and trap shed. FOR SALE— I Acre Land West Bel good pump and fences. APPLY— 11. W. BARRETG AGENT, A. I*. C A* T> E, . ASHBURTON. SMOKE THE NEW VENUS Dark Aromatic Plug Tobacco. THE OEL&BRATED * BEST JBBANJ MANO»AOTUBBD FBOM OffOICESU VIBGUNA LEAP



rO STAND THIS SEASON at Mel-{ rose Farm, near Aahburton, I THE THOKOUGHBED STALLION I GORTON. Term : Thorough' red Mares, £10 10s ither Mares, £5 5u Groom's fee, 5i Jwners, at time of service, hold respon- iible for fee. For further particulars apply to SAMUKL BROWN, Proprietor. Melrose Farm, Wakanui, near Ashbucton. » 5 191 |THE PUREBRED CLYDESDALE STALLION, Kin^ of Quality, WILL STAND at Owner's Farm, Willowby, and Travel Longbeach, Wakanui, Ashbarton Forks, and Wester field Districts. Will be at, .Newniau's Stables every »Satarday. King of Qitalitv is a dapple bay, rising six years old, bred by Mr R. Gawn, North Taleri. He is a colt of greab substance and power, with mahy points to recom- mend him to a breeder ; has splendid feet and pasterns, also great bone, olean and flowing, wlih nice silky hair— the true badge of a well bred Clydesdale. He Is a prime mover, has good temper, and sound constitution. His sire is Lion King, by British Lion, imported by Mr Hugh Rae, from Scotland, by Areyle (2557 vol vi), dam Darling, by Prince of Wales (673, vol i). grand dam Maggie, by Lochend Champion (448, vol i). Lion King was first at Dnnedin Show as a three-ye<r-old, first at Dunedin m 1894 and 1895, for horse with three of his pro- geny. Lion King's dam Scotch Annie (imported from Scotland, 343, N Z S B), was a mare belonging to an exceedingly favorable strain of blood. She was shown m New Z aland four times, gaining first and champion upon each occasion. Her sire was Ivanhoe 2nd (299, S0 S B), grand tire Ivanhoe lab (imported ; 113, NZ S B). He was got by the great Sir Walter Scott, whose breeding needs no comment. Lion King's sire, British Lion, is so favorably known as to need no com- ment. He was considered by competent judges to be one of the best h rses ever la d j d m New Zealand. King of Quality's dam, Quen of Quality, (608, N Z S R) show yard caret r ia so well and favoraWy known to breeders, that It is needless to go into details ; Buffice it to 6ay, Bhe has taken fourteen first prizes and seven champions ; among the others she was champion mare at the Exhibition show, Danedin. This career has stamped her as a mare of unusual excellence ; her eire is the far famed Lord Salisbury, who retired from the show ring an unbeaten horse. Queen of Quality's dam Jess, by Ivanhoe (imp ; 113, SB ) King of Quality as a yearling gained first prize at Taieii 6how and second at Duneditt. it will be seeu from the above thit King of Q mlity is descended from tha purest strains of priz:-?aklng CJydes- Hale blood, and cannot fail to make a nirae for himself as a sire. Has proved himself m th's district as a sure foal getter. Terms -.—Guarantee —£4 4s. Season marts, £3 3i. Groomsgo foe, si. All marcs changing hand-, first owners held responsible. Good grass paddocks at ownei's f <rm, as per arrangements. All care taken but no responsibility. GEORGE GP.tr E, 9 192 Proprietor, Willowby. THE PUKEBRED CLYDESDALE ENTIRE COLT, Middlerigg Prince, Will Stand this Season as under :-~ At Owner's Farm, Seayiew, Wakanui, ana travel the Wakanui and T nwald districts, returning to James Me Cormick'e Bazaar Stables, Ashbarton.. on Friday nights till 2 p.m. 6i; Saturdays. ' It f IDpLERIGG~PKINCE, by Middle ItJL rigg, oat of Magnolia, la a beautiful brown color, rising six years, and stands 17 hands high, with beaut fal eymmotry and plenty of bone, and hair of the b si quality. He was bred by Mr John Boag Middlerigg, Broobside. Ho took flre' , pra:a as a two and three-year-old a 1 Leeston, and first at Courtenay Show ss i threa-year-old, against all comers. Foi fall particulars, e - c., see cards. All marei changing hands, first owner held responsible. Teksi-*— Season, £3 3s; guarantee, £< 4s. Groomage fee sj, payable at firs service. PETER STEWART, ►Seavlew, Wakanui. Further particulars from W. McLAUGHLAN, 9 212 Groom m charge, BLACKWOOD ABDALLAB WILL STAND THIS SEASON ai Owner's Stable, Aehburton. Gooc paddocks provided. TERMS— Season, £2 2s ; Groomage, fia. 31 MAX FRIEDLANDKR. NOTICE TO BREEDERS. rpo STAND at the Bazw Stablea am JL Travel the Ashburton District foi the season, THE WELL-KNOWN TROTTING STALLION BALTIMORE. For further particulars, terms, etc., applj to JAMBS MoCORMICK, or Groom m charge 9 14 Established 1880. Telephone No 6S BAKER BROS., cldrnishing ttndertakbrs Burnishing Undertakers DIRECT Importers of Best and Latest Designs In FUNERAL FURNISHINGS. FUNERALS Conducted with the greatest care and satisfaction, at most reasonable Charge^ I ■■ Corner of Wakanni Road and Casa Streets, and Baker and Brown's Coach Factory. Smoke New Venua



Stud Notices. rO STAND m Ashburton and Travel the District for the season, the STANDARD- BRED TROTTING HORSE VIKING, BLACK KOK3l'\ STANDING 16 1 Winner of rJigh OJais Handicap record 5 9), beating Wildwoorl, Prince imperial, General Tracy, 1 ittle Willie, Sam Slick. Won ea^y Also wi ncr of i 9 rruttirg Raoes. Full brother to Violetta Junior, w inner of Free-for-all, 5-7 ; and Era, never beaten on Track or Show Grounds. Bred by the late andrrw Town, Esq., Hobartvllle, New South Wales. Sire, Can.DE Harold 4!4 (imp.), record 2 25, by Harold 413 ; dam, Violetta (imp ), by Echo, 462. CHILDE HAROLD, 2.25 -Bred by A J Alexander, Ksq , Woodford Co., Ken- tucky, America. By Harold, son of Rysdyk's Hambletonian 1) ; Ist dam Young Portia, by Mambrinn Chief 11 ; 2nd dam Portia, by roebuck (pacer), 3rd dam by Whip, eto (See Breeder's Trotting Book by Sawders). First dam VIOLETTA (imp,) by Echo 462, son of Rysdyk's Hambletonian 10. Second dam NIT A., and Siwyers's Hambletonian, son of W hippie's Hamble- tonian 725. Third dam, BETSVT AUS- TIN, of Montreal (a Canadian pacer). Echo 462 is the sire of Belle Echo, 2.20, end numerous others m the list of 2.30. Child b Harold (imp), record 2,25, has sired the fastest trotters m the Aus- tralaslan Co oniea. 7ioletta Jr., full sister to Viking, won Free for-all at Sydney, two miles 5 7 ; Era, full brother to Viking has an unbeaten record on tht track and m the thow ring, and wat recently sold for £650 cash, to go tc England ; Osterly, by Childo Harold from ! Rothschild's dam, is th* Champion Trottei of Australia— l mile 2 25, 3 mileß, 7-30£ Yum Yum, 1 mile 2.27 ; Rita, 1 mite 2 30, 2 miles 4-58 ; Prince Harold, i miles 4 57 ; Nea, 1 mile 2 34 ; Pastime, two miies 5 7 ,' Fair Girl, two miles, 5 12 ; Fair Boy, 2 miles 614 ; Pearl, i miles, 5.17 ; Roebud, 2 miles 5 17 , anc many others. HAROLD 413, by Rysdyk's Hamble tonian 10, was also sire of M?ud S., 2 B|. Harold's progeny have sired th( champions of the world. Alix 2.3| (fch< world's trotting record) is from a daughtoi of Harold ; Robert J. (pacer), 2.1 (th< world's pacing record), is by Hartford eon of Harold ; Kremlin, 27f and Im petuou<-( two-year-old) 2.15f, are fron daughters of Harold ; w! ile last year 421 descendants were m the " 2 30 or better Hat m. America. Harold is one of th« most successful sires m America, am stands at the high fee of 300 dollan (£fi2 10 ) a mare. Vancleave, sire v Frit?, is a son of Harold. Terms : Single Mare £4. Two o more as per agreement. Groom's Fee, 5i each mare. Good Paddocks. Every care taken but no responsibility, T. HARROLD, 92 Groom m Charge. TO STAND THIS SEASON ab Ashburto; and Travel the Surrounding district THE WELL-KtfOWN TROTTING STALLION, EXPERIENCE By GENKRATi Tracy, dam Fanny. KXPERIENCE is a bright bay horse standing over sixteen hands high. Winne of first prize aa a two-year-old at Ashburto' iv 1891, a'so special prize for the beat twe year-old on the ground, and first prize, Ash bur'- on, 1895. Hia dam, Fanuy, is b; Tribunp, onb of that well known trottini mare Fan, and bred by Mr Cameron, o Springfield. His Bire, General Tracy, is ful brother to Kentucky, being by Berlin (im porter!), dam Jenny Tracy (imported). Experience made hia first appearance oi the track at the Lancaster Park Trottini Club's Sping Meeting of 1897, winning ii handsome style the two mile Progressiv Handicap m harness, and distancing th field m the splendid time of 5 25, whicl must be regarded as a first c'aes psifornianc for a horse making his first appearance on i trotting track. TERMS. — Three Guineas per mare ; Groom &g e s*, payable at first service. Mares taken m to groge at Is 6d per week Every care taken, bub no responsibility For further particulars apply to DENIS McKENDRY, Lauriston, or R. MCDONNELL, Ashburton. 9 109 TO Stand this season at Ashburton an< Travpl the Surrounding Districts, THE WELL KNOWN TROTTING STALLION, Specification, Holder of the 3 and 4 miles record rf the Colony SPECIFICATION is the sire of Plan winner of the Juvenile Stakes, (beating J Wt Patchen and others), Lady Spec, winner o the Pony Race, 2 miles, at Canterbury T Ci National Meeting, August 10th, m 5 45, anc on the Bepond day, Apgust 12, ih, trotted t mile m 2-43, being then under 3 years old Design and Estimate should also prov« worthy advertisements for Specificatior during the ensuing season. Terms — 4 guineas per mare. Payabh January 1, 1899 Groomage a*, payable first service Paddocking 23 per week. All care taken bab no responsibility For further particular* apply to j. McDonnell, 9 42 Ashburton. rrUIE Pure-bred Draught Stallion, Lord Stanley, Will Stand at Mr George Thompson's Farm, Lyndhursfc, and will travel Methven, Cairnbrae, Lauriston, and I Winchmore Distrlctß. ! LORD STANLEY is a handsome chest- nut horse,, 4yrs old, by Ciaigievar- dam Blossom, by Karly Morning, by The Binker. Oraigievar (imp), bay colt, rising 6yrs old, with immense bone, and plenty cf fine, silky hair. Bred by Peter Fergusfon, Renfrew. He id got by the famous Old Times £579, Hodges] His d»m is by the world-renowned Prince of Wales [6731; g d by Premier [C.5.8., V"l 1 , 595j. Premier was the Ulasgow premium horse In 1872, and the Wigton- shire premium horse m 1873, and was got by Bob Burns [105, vol. I ], dam Maggie, by Lothian Tarn [606] Bob Burns was got by the renowned Victor [892], For full pedigree see cards. TERMS— Season, £ 3 3a ; Guarantee, £4 4=? ; Groomage, 5-i, payable first aarvice. Good paddocks for mares, but no responsibility taken. Owners at time of service responsible for service money. GEORGE THOMPSON, 3 925 Proprietor.



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SANDER & SONS. (oucoessor to Alfred Harrison.) Established 20 years. AUCTIONEER, LAND ESTATE AND COMMISSION AGENT AND VALUER^ WEEKLY SALES of Live Stock Produce, Furniture, etc., EVERY SATURDAY, at 12 o'clock. Clearing Sales of Stock, Household Furni- ture, etc., as per arrangement, m any part o the county. Advances made on Goods placed m my hands for Sale. FOR SALE — Second-Hand Bioycle nearly new. CHAFF, OATS,"~WHEAT, FLOUR, SHARPS, BRAN, ONIONS, POTATOES SEEDS, etc., Sold Daily m Large or Small Quantities. Agent : Norwich Union Fire Insurance Company & Dresden Pianoforte Manufacturing and Agenoy Company. PIANOS and ORGANS on time pay from 80s per month. HENRY STEPHENSON, AUCTIONEER.



SA3NDEK >& Sons Euca- lypti Extract. Under the distinguished patronage of His Majesty the King of Italy, aa per communica- ion made by the Minister for Foreign Affairs through the Consul-General for Italy, at Melbourne, March 14, 1878. Awarded diploma at the Amsterdam Exhibition, 1883. Acknowledged by Medical Olinioa and Univeraitieß all over the Globf . There are imitations of Eucalypti Extract the nvrket, products of simple distillation forming crude resinous oils. In order that these crude oils may not be taken, OUR PURE VOLATILE EUCALYPTI EXTRACT, which ia recognised by the medical division of the Prussian Government. be of perfectly pure origin, as pet oformation forwarded to us through the Consul at Melbourne, March 2, 1878, we tale :— It ia proved by teata by the Medical Clinics of the Universities at Bonn and Greifswald, Prussia, and reported by Dr. Schulz.Professor of Parmacology, at Bon, and Profeaaor Dr# Mossier, Director of the Medical CHnicß at Greifswald, that only produots that are saturated with oxygen and freed of reeinoua and other substanooa, adherent to primary distillation, will develope the sanative qualities proper to the planb VU crude oils, or ao called Eucalypti Extracts are to be classed according to the named authorities, among the turpentinee, which are abandoned long since as an nternal udicament. These crude oils, or bo called Eucalypti Extracta, are discernible : 1 By their deficiency m pungent odour— which our product, the only genuine Euoalypti Extracb develops mosb freely through its surplus oxygen. By their alooholio thin and mobile appear- ance being reduced m specifio density through the presence of acida. By theirtaste, the result of the contracting tendency of resins and tennateß. If these crude oils, so-called euoalypt extracts, are applied by mistake m oaseß of croup, bronchitis, diphtheria, internal nflamations, dysentery, etc., the con- sequences are mosb appalling. For safety akeaskalwaysforSANDEß&SON'SEUCA. LYPTI EXTRACT.— Sandhurst, Victoria, Australia.



JAMES McCORMICK 1 6 H. A. FLOWER, THE LV A DING CONFECTIONER FRUITER KR, Etc., HAS Now RKMOVKD to the Fine Premii?eß s tuated next to Drug Co., Kasb Street, where my i umerous Customers on obtain my old t>oted lints of Cough brope, Almond and Fiuit Toffees, Fruit Camließ, Butter Scotch, etc., and Pure Jioilod Oocds, fresh, daily. Just Ariived— lo casca English Confec- tionery, iuoluding the following ines : — Fy'a Ueiebrated Chocolate Crcamu, Drops, bbiuke, GiDger, Eating Chocolate, etc , Calbury's lead assorted Chooolateß m 30 varietiep, Murray's Caramels, Hay Bros' Judo*, No. 1 Extra Strong Mime, Muck, etc. i'or a good Pork Pie and Cup of Fresh Tea, etc , t>y my Refrpahmenb Rooms. Pastry and Small Gooda made daily. Choice Fiesh Fruits always m stcck. HJShBKRT A. FLOWER JiaNPFAOTURING CONFEPTIONISR,



OllliliTSEY. FJR vSALE, 1 (\ QUARTER-ACRB Sections m the JL/4 above Township, numbers 9/, 99. 100, 103 102, 103, 104, 105, 114, 115, 116, and U *' Apply . J L BULLOCK_ ~TO LET, AT a low rental, viz 5s 61 per week. Shop and Premises fronting Eaststreet couth. Apply to T. BULLOCK. 1 , 11 1 T Bazaar Livery Stables. T HAVE PLEASURE m notifying the Public of Ashburton that I have taken over THE BAZAAR STABLES, Burnett .Street, from Ms 8. Tbevubza, and trust that I may receive a fair share of patronage of the general public. CABS MEET ALL TRAINB. Saddle Horrea, Traps, and Buggies on hire at all hours, and at reasonable charges. GOOD STABLINGi



b'OR SALE. 1 f\f\ -ACRES fronting the back JL UU Dromore Road and near t!ir Mitcham Poad, being R.S. 25587 snd part 25603. Ptr ons desirous of purchasing pro- perty near town and cot far from the freezing works a»e invited to inspect this. Vtry easy terms of payment. Apply to T. BULLOCK. ' ITo~B SALE, sbeep Country. KQ\ ACRES, 501 WE3TERFIELD SURVEY DISTRICT Fenced, two-roomed Cottage, etc, thereon, watered with Conty water raceß, belonging to Mr William P*tterM>n. This not having been disposed of by Auction, offers are invited for it up to MONDAY Next, October 3. Off T3 aie also nvjtcd for ihn rurchuse el 18 Acres, freeho'd, being R.S 35888, situated oiose to Eiling Railway Station ; fenced and divided, and laid down m Kug iah grasses. V^ eftßyfccimßOf^T BULLOCK



PROPERTY NEAR TOWN. ; 55i ACRES 551 Near the Wakanui Creek, just off VY akanui Road, R.S. 18039 and 19504, with Cottage, Slaughter Yards, Piggeiies, etc, thereon, the property of Mr Jamcß Tasker. Not being dispo ed of by Auction, offers are invited for purchase of si me. For terms and iull particulars app'y to T. BULLOCK



T. Buiicck TO LET FOR TWELVE MONTHS, AVV>J ¥. BULLOCK, A'genb. " ~Tu~~bEl\ COMFORTABLE Dwelling of six rooms, with verandah, wash-house with copper built m, etc., well situated on Beach Road. Apply to T BTJLLOC K t Agent COTTAGE AND SEC I ION, KERMODE STREET. ArVft! PRICE Required for Town ab 7 D Section 79, containing i-oore, with cottage thereon. Bituated m Kermode Street, the property of Mrs Brankint. Exoeptionally easy terms of payment can be arranged, viz, small cash deposit, balance by instalments. Apply to T. BULLOCK. ' "'lO LET. HOUSE of five rooms, centrally situated ioTancred Street tbullock< TO LET, COTTAGE of Two Rooms and Scullery, centrally situated m Cameron Street. ■• App!y tO T. BULLOCK. " TO LET, 5 QUARTER- AC KE Sections, fronting the Alford Forest Road, together w th Dwelling of five rooms. Low rental, viz— 63 per week Apply to T. BULLOCK, Agent.



Trains leave Ashburton FOR THE H RTH every day at 7.20 a.m., 3.40 pan. and 7.5 p.m. (express). On Mondays, Wed nesday B ;and Fridays, an extra tram leaves at 11 0a m. Trains arrive from the *ortb every day at 10.45 a.m.. 12.48 noon (express) "TrainJ'leave Pakaia for Methven daily Thursdays excepted) at 7.5 p.m., on Tuesdays at 10.10 a.m, and on Thursdays at 12.20 noon. lrams leave Methven at the following times respectively ~-6 50 every day, except Friday* : 10 M Fridays 3.10 p.m. Tuesdays. Trains leave Ashburron FOR inh SOUTH every day at 10.55 a.m .and \i fw noon (express). On Tuesdays Thursdays, and Saturdays a train leaves at 3.50 p.m. A train leaves for Mount Somers branoh line every day at 4.25 p,m. The branch train arrives m Ashburton at 9.45 a - m -