Townjditioii ASIIBURTON RACING CLUB.

*' ' ■ "~^^ — A special general meeting of the Ash burton Racing Club was held at l.'evane's Hotel 011 Saturday evening, when the chair man, Mr W. Davison, and about eighteen members were present. The uiiuutea of last meeting were read and con6rmed The Chairman, m opening the proceedings, said they were called together that evening to receive the report of the delegate who had been to We lington to interview the Colonial Secretary wi h reference to permits for the Aehbuttou (Jiub. He (the Chairman) hid telegraphed and written to tha Colonial Stcretaiy re permits, and had received a reply to his telegram, but not) to the letter. The telegram read as follows :— " Consider ation of question of totalisator license for Ashburton Racing Club postponed for the i present pending formation of a new olab on extended basis." Mr R. Alexander, the delegate, said that on |hia arrival m Wellington, he first of all had an interview with Mr E. G. Wright, M.H.R. for Aehburton, who introduced him to the Colonial Secretary, urging that the Ashburton Club was an old one, well con ducted, and did all that it could m the interest of sporb. Mr Wright also pointed out that the withholding of the permitß would be keenly felt m a district where so many racehorses were bred and trained. He (Mr Alexander) also put the position of the Club before the Colonial Secretary m plain terms. The Colonial Secretary m reply, said he quite agreed with what had been eaid, and informed them that the Ashburton Racing Club had got their two permits and could have had three had they applied for them, and that he would see to them at once. Did nob -grant them before, as he wanted to make the Tinwald and Ashburton Clubs amalgamate so as to make one strong Club. A considerable amount of dieoussion fol lowed, the members of the Club feeling that the difference between the report of the delegate and the telegram reoeived from the Colonial Secretory r< quired explanation. Mr Hugo Friedlander moved that the fol lowing telegram be sent to the Colonial Secretary:— "Surprised to receive wire of 16th. Mr Alexander informs Club that you assured him on the 15th insfc., m the pre sence of the member for Ashburton, that Ashborton Club haa two permits, and that yon would see to them at once. Will you kindly explain why the matter still de layed." This was seconded ty Mr P. Cox, and carried. It was also decided that a copy of the telegram bo sent to Messrs E. G. Wright and J. C. Wason, M.H R.s, asking them to interview the Coloni&l Secretary on behalf of the Club. Mr R. Friedlander made some severe re marks on the action of the Times m connec tion with the deadlock, and Mr Hugo Fried lander also condemned the action of the Press- Mr E. Paul replied, warmly protest ing against the remarks of Mr H. Friedlander. Mr R Friedlander moved, what amounted to a vote of censure on Mr D. Thomas, as convener of the meeting advertised to be held on Satnrday to di*-cues the formation of a new club, but this, after being seconded by Mr R. Alexander, was withdrawn. The meeting then adjourned.

RETURNED FROM KLONDYKE.

Discouraging 1 Accounts of the Field United Preea Association -By Electric Telegraph Wellington, September 17 By the Aorangi, which arrived from Vancouver thie morciog, a number of Aus tralian miners are returning from the Klon dyke goldfields. Most of the men journeyed no further than Vancouver, the rep rts received there of the state of the fields along the Yukon deterring them from going further. Those who went all the way to Dawson City give most discouraging accounts of the conditions prevailing on that side of the Chilkoot Pass. As to the chances of Australians, one of them said to a Post reporter today : " You can guefs what they are when I assure you that all possible claims are pegged out from Dawson right back to the North Pole." " The field is not only a frost," said another, "but it U practically as empty as snow for us Austra lians." AH agree! that Klondyke is a tremendonsly over-rated fie'd, and anyone m New Zealand who still has his thoughts turned m that direction is earnestly advised not to go there. The returned miners are fully persuaded now that there is no field like an Australian field. Some of those on board the Aorangi were among the first adventurers on the Yukon. They report that many of their comradea are among the great army of unemployed, both m Dawson City and m Vancouver.

TERRIBLE CYCLING ACCIDENT.

•_■ — » A Man Rih^ on^tUe Track. United Press Association-— By EJecfcric Telegraph — Copyright Sydney, September 18 At the amateur cycling meeting ftt "the Cricket Ground a terrible accident •occurred m the Two Mile Handicap, ■illustrating the folly of setting a big field on a narrow-banked track. A ■rider Jell at the winning post, bringing down six out of the field of twenty «even. Tooher was killed, and Rodgerß received concussion of the brain, while others were severely bruised.

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The Old Mbn's Home. — Mies Sheriff Bain, whose name is well known throughout New Zealand m connection with questions affecting social reform, will deliver an address on Tuesday (to-morrow) evening, for the benefit of the Old Men's Home. The subject chosen is Social conditions," and the address will be given m the Oddfellow's Hall, which has been placed at the disposal of the Master for the occasion. The Mayor is expected to preside. _ m ____ mm _ mm^ m^ mmmm

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STARTLING REDUCTIONS IN ROLLITI'.S SUPEEME ROLLER FLOUR, Etc. VX^E have reduced FINEST? ROLLER FLOUR &2 5s Per Ton, which is equal to a reduction of over a Penny ppr Loaf, so now is the time to bake your own Bread if yon wieh to save money. Remember we are selling Best Roller Flour for 2* per Sack leas than lowest Ohriutchurch advertised prices. See daily piper?. WE ARE SELLING : — BEST KEROSENE lower than Obristchurch P ic FINEST GOLDEN *YRUP In 2, 4 7, and Hlb .ins at Cost. NOVELTY VfIIW GERS lower than anyone m the Trade f l Jt h£££F ING same prfoes as advertised by our Obriatchureh establishment UjNaMELWARE at 20 per oent redaotion, AND OTHEE GOODS IN PROPORTION. Glasswase % Earth < nwaie, and China- ware Department. WE beg to inform our numeroua Cuabomera and the Public generally that we hare given our Home Buyer altiot instructions to buy only the finrßt qu-luy « f goods from the beat Staffordshire and Continental Houses suitable tor tho .Colonial Markets, and a glance round our Glassware and Crockery Dep.itment will convince anyone that our buyer has carried out our instructions to the let'er ; and as we buy for prompt Cash and do an enormous Buaineas, we are enabled to Sellab a very email Profit. In Ivory Body and Iq P1 * ln PriQted JUGS— SOO SETS TO OKOO3E FROM AND 50 DIFFERENT PATTERNS AMD SHAPES. AigyleShpe Beaded Shapa WiaP^ 3^ 533^ Shell Shape WE also hold large Shocks of Plated Ware, Cutlery, etc., miitablf for useful Wedding Preßint«, which we have marked at very low Pricea to make room fjr other ahipireaU juat to hand. FLETCHER BROS.*. IC,SHl C,SH SUPPLY STORES, AvSHBURTON AND CHRISTCHURCH. Wholesale and Retail Agenta for Nitnmo <»nd Blair's Standard Seeds. GIVING UP BUSINESS STOCK MUST BE CLEARED, 4 GRIOULTtMAL fcEEDS, FLOWER SEED?, GARDEN R QDISITES. All at your own P/ice # CABBAGE PLANTS— 6d PER 100. EMPTY TAINK J. SEALY AND CO. = PURE SEEDS. = T HAVE lately erected, regardless of cost, the most COMPLETE SEEDOLE \NING PLANT south of the Line, and I now ask intelligent Farmers to inspect ti e same at work. I am now prepared TO CLEAN for Farmers any description of SEEDS AND GKRAIN, and will guarantee to give them satisfaction. I c.«n supply best RYEG-RASS, weighing from 261ba to 44!bs to the bushel ; and COCKSFOOT, locally grown, 14£lbs to 16jlbs to tho bushel also, beßt CLOVERS, dressed by my own machines, the purity of which mußt be seen to be appreciated. ALSO— HT7RST AND SONS BEST ENGLISL CLOVERS TURSIP3 RAPE, LUCERNE, TRtiOtM Em WOOL. WOOL. WOOL. T AM now making liberal CASH ADVANCES FREE OF COIa MISSION upon all WOOL placed m my hands for SALE either m Ashburton or elsewhere. CORNSACKS. LARGEST SIZE AND BEST QUALITY £ S 7jd PER DOZES. WOOLPACKS, TWINE, OIL, AND BRANDING MATERIAL ALSO— FMiOIfIG WIRE, BA.BB WIRE, & STAPLES. The best quality on Sale. T HAVE the following Cheap Properties for Sale,— 912 Acrfiß near Ruapun*, half cultivated and half m tussock. 1200 Acres near Chertaey, either larger or atnaller acreage can be disposed 800 Acres SeaQeld, well improred. 1690 Acres Seafield, 400 acres m crop. Thoroughly improved. 1 500 Acres Westeifield, six roomed House, Stable, and Woolshed. 500 Aorea Hinds. Improved. 270 Aoreß not far from Tinwald, good land, thoroughly improved, 830 Aorea near Shepherds Bush, good land, all m graa». 270 Acres Dromore, half m crop, balance m English grass. 3 100 Aorea perpetual lease, Buapuna. * For terms and particulars apply DAVID THOMAS, {ASHBURTON



1 W, H. COLLIER, "THE CORNEB/' IS NOW MAKING A MAGNIFICENT DISPLAY OF LATEST FASHIONS FOR SPRING. Choioe Patterns m PRINTS and DRILLS -WIJLiI-. W ASH, PANDORAS m every colour. NEW CAMBRICS, Plain and Fancy ZEPHYRS, NAINSOOKS, Etc. LATEST DRBSS FABRICS GALAIKAS IUBBONS ART MUSLINS SUNSHADES MUiLltf APRONS LAOES EMBROIDERIES CHIFFONS GLOTES MEN'S & BOYS 1 SHIRTS NEW COLLARS NEW SHAPES MEN'S HATS. SILKB IN GLAOB, SHOT, COLORS, AND SATINS. Ladies' up to-date SAILOR HATS m Pedal and all the new plaits. DAINIY rUILLIIVIfirtY.-Full Stock of Ladies' and Children* SPRING UN 'JEKCLOTHING, all irom the great centres of fashion. All cordially invited to ipspecD our unrivalled Stook before purchasing elsewhere. WEDDING «fc MOURNING ORDEKS EXECUTED WITH DESPATCH. 1898. NEW SEASON'S SEEDS. NIMMO AND BLAIR'S STANDARD PACKET SEEDS. Vegetable Se.da 3d. Flower Seeds Id, All the latest novelties for the season. TEA. TEA. TEA. OUR CELEBRATED 8 (m Diamond) BRAND PURE CEYLON TEA is acknowledged to be the BEST Packet Tea m the market. We have also m stock a First-class BROKEN ORANGjE PEKOE CEYLON TEA . which canßot be beaten for Afternoon Tea. STATION TEAS AT VJSRY LOW PRICES. Plough Shares, Lubricating Oils, Raw and Boiled Linseed Oils alway m stock, Large assortment of Kettles, Saucepans, and Enamel ware. Splendid value m Cutlery, Spoon?, and Forks, etc. cheapest house m ashburton for groceries, crockery, and hardware. Goods delivered daily. Orders by Post promptly attended to. :o: SHEARMAN BROS., GROCERS AND IRONMONGERS, WINE AND SPIRIT MERCHANTS, MARKET HOUSE* BURNETT STREET, ASHBURTON. EAST STREET. ASHBURTON. H. M. JONES." CHEAP ACCOUNT BOOKS^STANDARD WORKS, AND STATIONERY. HAVING Purchased a large portion of the .Assigned Estate of W. Chartres, of Christchurch, of Books and General Stationery, I am offering the same at LOW PRICES FOR CASH. S QUIRES OJP NOTJBPAPJER FOR 6d, SPECIAL VALUE IN ACCOUNT BOOKS. (x) Cricketing & Lawn Tennis Material m BATS, BALLS, STUMPS, GLOVES, KACQUETS, FROM 5S TO 255. TENNCS & HOOKEY BALLS NOW LANDING FROM LONDON. XT' A "VT/^V i~* r\r\~Y\S± ALBUMS, Photo Frames, Writing JUjti-iNV^X VjrvJVjJLJO. Desks, Wort Boxes, Ladies' Dressing Cases and Companions, Purses, Pocket Books, Japanese Goods, Electro- Piated Goods, Glaßsware. I\/TTTQT/^ THE Wickens Federal Australian and Victoria Albums IYX KJ DIVJ« Tutore for Piano, Organ, Violin and Cornet. Violins, Flates Brass Instruments, Autoharps. Pianos on Hire for Concerts and Entertainments. 13T A "\T"/"\Q GREAT REDUCTIONS for OABH, this Month, prior to -L J..f\.lM V/D« Stocktaking. AT)rj A TVTCI TWO SPECIAL LINES Bargains for Cash, this Month V/-LiAJTjC\.IM O •"-'"' P rior b 0 Stocktaking. fTVrr^y TTd _ LADIES * A . ND GENTLEMEN'S. Very low prices for \j A \_) 1 HiO« CASH, this month, prior to Stocktaking. CIRCULATING LIBRARY. H. M. JONES raSSS&NOMY. — MONBY M 0^ EY MONEY< o. \^:^^sr^T& t HAVE b t t l ? lend fc • Popular Lectures oa" Faces "at the Orange L t on ?P.P r «ved freehold security at lowest . Hall, next WEDNESDAY evening, the n ° n f r .^ teresifc - Alao Bmall " Umß f ° r i 21at. Doors open at) 7 30. Commence at Bnort P p WA c, T qtvprP Arcade 18. Admission free. Collection. 9 159 CHAB. jI._BIYOHE, Arcade PRIDE OF WAKANUI LODGE, Ko. 52 FOR SALE. A BARGAIN.— Owner leaving the Distriot. „.„„ , OOUBE of five Rooms, Scullery, Wevsh- mHE NINTH ANNIVERSARY TEA JCX house, etc., J acre land, well panted X will be held m the Wakanui Main with fruit Ireeß, Bituate m Tancred Street School on east-. FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 23. Tea on tables at 5.30. Concert atßp.m # Tickets- Is 6d ; Children, half price. PROPERTY NEAR TOWN. i- A Drag leaves the Poet Office at 6.30. cci \nj>V t Ql ££1 ' Return fare, 6d. 9 160 bb 2 AOKUib OO^ — — Near the Wakanui Creek, just off Wakanui WAKANUI ROAD BOARD. Road, R.S. 18039 and 19504, with Cottage, Slaughter Yards, Piggeries, etc., thereon, """"" the property of Mr Jameß Tasker. WANTED— A Man oompotent to make Not being disposed of by Auction, offers Concrete Pipes. Labour only. are invited for purohase of same. » Annlv ftt the Office. For terms and full particulars app'y to TnwN Tcrrrnnß — — T. BULLOCK JOHN K.ILMOUR» ■ — — " 9 W3 CUrt to th« Bo»rd, Sm9hs A«. Vmw



OLD MEN'S HOME. AN Address on " Social Conditions," by Miss W. Sheriff Bain, will be delivered m the Oddfellows' Hall on TUES- DAY, September 20, at 8 p.m. Proceeds to be devoted to the Old Men's Home. Admission Is. Great Removal SALE. rpHE PROPRIETORS of the Eclipse Cycle Works Having taken the premises lately occupied by Mb R. Henry, m Tancred Street, are holding a GREAT REMOVAL SALE. Two shipments of First-clasa Frames and Fittings, just lauded ex "lonic" and " Maon," will bo included m the Sale. Come and see the New Three arm Oranks and aIJ up-to-date Improve- ments. Every line ia to be cleared to snve trouble of Removal, EVERY MACHINE GUARANTEED. ECLIPSE CYCLE WOEKS, BARING SQUARE, Ashburton. i iifii Hi mi nun i VTOW APENING | 16 Cawes OF SPRINB AND SUMMER GOODS IN SHE MOST FASHIONABLE STY LBS. FRAME HATS (New Shades), FASHION SHIRTS, COLLARS (New Shapes). TIES AND BOWS, 100 Dozen to Choeso From, GOLF CAPS, 50 Dozen, all new shapes and shades. TENNIS~SHIRTS, 25 Different Kinds. If you wish ti wear the latest English, American and French goods, come and ■cc our Bto;k. A. G. BARTON, Manager. WE WISH GtJR CUSTOMERS And those intending to BECOME OUR CUSTOMERS To know that our Shipment of & NEW S T £2 X L 4 I <J N I G 13 ARE TO HAND. mHEBE MACHINES are BLACK or J_ STERLING GREEN. They are also fitted with Westwood Steel Rims or the beat Laminated Wood Rims to suit all tastes. Now is your chanoe to get a BBAL UP-TO DATE MACHINE, A BEAUTY TO LOOK AT, A DAISY TO RIDE UPON, LAST A LIFE TIME, AND OUR GUARANTEE IS GENUINE Morrow Bassett & Co, i WILLS STREET, ASHBURTON, M. PKIEST, Manager,



Show Rooms — Opposite Somerset Hotel. IMPORTANTJ^OTICE. TT HAVING COME TO TBI KNOWLEDGE of tho M jr. agrr of the DRESDEN PIANOFORTE MANUFACIURING AND AGBNCY COMPANY that Canvassers representing eomo of the competing Piano Salesmen havo been prejudicing intending pur- chasers of Piano.", Organs, etc., by asserting that our Instruments are unreliable and inferior lo those of their particular Employers, wo are now prepared to effer a SUBSTANTIAL REWARD m each instance for reliable information m this direction— i c., to PERSONS WHO ARE W-LLING TO GIVE EVIDENCE m a Court of Justice which will lead to a Successful Prosecution of the Unscrupulous Canvassers hereby referred to. The Manager will be pleased to PublUh frcs of charge m the Daily Papers Disclaimers from Opposition Firm) w^n will advise him that they are not aware of their employees resorting to such despicable and unprofessional taotics. Our solicitors have imtiuc- tiona to take immediate proceedings m any oases I hat nuy come under our notice. The Public of Aahburton ate respectfully invited to inspect our Stock, and then JUDGE FOR IHiiMSELVhS. THE DRESDEN PIANOFORTE MANUFACTURING & AGENCY COMPANY. J. A. JL. «,T^JL>LK, M«» linger.



] Enltuiairiments. ODDFELLOWS' HALL, Aehburton. FRIDAY, September 23. NOuTHOOTE'aS KINKJIATOGrtAPH «Sc Companj 7 . Also New Pictures- See Barnum's Performing Elephants, Fun m the Kitchen, Niagara Falls, Magic Barber. Papular Prices— ls; Children 6d, ro all parti 9 151 DAVID THOMAS. ARCADE. " HORSE FAIR. THURSDAY, SEPT. 22, 1898 1%/TY NEXT HORSE FAIR will be held I on the above date, ' FOR WHICH IAM NOW BOOKING ENTRIES. DAVID THOMAS, 228 Auctioneer. AKOADE. SATTJRDAyT SEPT. 24, 1898 Sale of Stallions, AFTER THE HORSE PARADE. I WILL SELL at the Aroade on the above date, immediately after the Parade, on account of variouß clients,— SEVERAL DRAUGHT k THOROUGH- BRED STALLIONS. Particulars m future advertisements Other entries invited. D. THOMAS, 9 80 Auctioneer. Friedlanaer Bros., Limited. TINWALD YARDS. tuesday7~sept. 20. WE SHALL OFFER, on account of a Client,— /*nrk HALFBRED HOGGETS A erf\ THR EE - QUARTFRBRED 4t DU HOGGETS AAA THRKK- QUARTERBRED &\J\J HOGGBTS All straight lines Also— Fat and Store Sheep, Cattle & Pigs FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd, R. FRIEDLANDER, 9 147 Auctioneer WEST STREET HORSE FAIR WE SHALL hold our next Horse Fair on THURSDAY, OCTOBER 6, 1898, And are now BOOKING ENTRIES for same. FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd. R. FRIUDLANDER, 9 95 . Auctioneer. ASHBURTON Horse Parade, SATURDAY, SEPT 24, 1898 TMMEDIATELY after the Annual Parade we shall offer at our Marb on account of Clients SEVERAL STALLIONS. 9 47 FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd. SATURDAY, SEPT. 24. ANNUAL SALE OF Stallions and Brood Mares, TMMEDIATELY after the Horse Parade JL on above date, at our West Street Mart, we shall offer — On account of Robert Gawn, Esq , Deer Park, Mosgiel, Taieri— The Purebred Ciydeßdale Horso SIR COLIN, four years old, by Lion King ; dam Duchess II. ; grand-dam Duuheaa On account of J W Rogers, Esq, Dromore — The Clydesdale Stallion CAVALIER, by Crown Prince ; dam Polly, out of Darling, by Prince of Wales (imp) On account of Peter Duummond, Esq, Lyndhurst — The Clydesdale Stallion PROTECTION, by Extinguisher; dam Maggie, by McKellar's Prince Royal On account of Frank MoCafferty, Esq, Lyndhurst~» The Trotting Stallion GENERAL STANDISH, by General Traoy On account of Max Fribdlander, Esq, ABhburton — The Well-known Imported Trotting Stallion BLACKWOOD ABDAL- LAH, and BLACK CAVE, by Blackwood Abdallah ; dam Miss Cave On account John Small, Esq. Wheatstone— Clydesdale Entire Colt, 3yrp, by Early Morning On account Dknis MoKkndry, Esq, Lauriston— ClydeHdale Entire, 4yrs, by Craigievar— Blossom, by Early Morning On account Jamks McCormick, Esq, Ashburton — The Trotting Stallion BALTIMORE, by BUckwood Abdallah, dam Jess, by Quicksilver Also— Several other Draught and ThoroughJ bred Stallions, On acoount of R. Gawn, Esq— Q Pedigree Draught Mares, by the well- fC known sirea Silverstream and Lion King Full particulars as to pedigrees, etc, at sale, or on application to FRXEDLANDER BROS., Ltd. 9 m Br FRIEDLANDER, Auotiomjer



/ PUBLIC NOTICES. ! Ariel Bicycle Club* I T7INTRIFS For Rosd Race, Close TO- .Hi NIGHT, at 9 p.m. JNO. MULLKR, g 158 Hon. Seoretary. HAWTB.OBNDEN HIGH SCHOOL FOR. GIRLS, BOAKDERS AND DAY PUPILS Principal .. Mrs DAVID MoKEE. HAWTHORNDEN is Healthily Situated m Upper Fendalton, about four miles from Christchurch. Pupils have the advant- age of pure country air. The Groundß are extensive, and contain a Gymnasium and Tennis Lawn; and Riding Lessons can be arranged for under careful supervision. The different subjects are taught bj Trained and Certificated Teaohera ; and special classes are held for the Matriculation and Junior Scholarship Examinations at the University. Further information as to terms, etc., can be obtained on application to the Principal GLIMPSES OF AUSTRALIA. (TIHIS Magnificent Work, Instructive, Interesting, and Ornamental, may be ob tamed at the Office of THE ASHBURTON PUBLISHING COMPANY, either m Uo ▼olutnes (bound to order), or In parts, weekly or monthly. For further particulars APPLY THIS OFFICE NICOLL BROS. IMPORTAN P NOTICE TO FARMERS AND OTHERS. ABSOLUTE CLEARING SALE of all kinds of FARM AND GARDEN SEEDS, Etc. MESSRS NIOOLL BROTHERS, m conjunction with E. W. HaNMER, have received instructions from Messrs Shaly and Co. to Sell by Public Auction on SATURDAY* SEPT. 24, At 1.30 p.m., m the CENTRAL MART, EAST STREET, the whele of hia Stock comprising— All Varieties of Turnip Seeds, Swedes, Carrot Seed, American, English and Colonial Red Clover and Cowgrass, White Clovers, Ryegrass, Alsike, Mangel Seed, Tarep, Oats, &Uiz*. Garden Psas, All Varieties o{ Flower and Vegetable Seeds, Lawn Grass, Derwent Potateea, Garden Fotka, Spades, Rakes, Hose, Scythes, Gorte Knives, Lawn Mowerß, Pruning Knives, Fancy F.ower Pots, Hya- cinth Glasses, Winnowing Machine, Weigh- iog M«chine«, Shop Fitting*, and -other Stock-iu-trade of a Seed Merchant, too numerous to mention. Everything to be sold without reserve. Terms prompt cash. NICOLL BROS., E. W. HANMER, JOHN R. BLAND, 9 '164 Auctioneer. Stud Notices. TO STAND m Ashburton and Travel the District for the season, the STANDARD-BRED TROTTING HORSE VIKING, Bred by the late Andruw Towar, Esq., Hobartville, New South Walep. Sire, Childe Harold 414 (imp.), record 2 25, by Harold 413 ; dam, Violetta (imp ) by Echo, 462. CHILDE HAROLD, 2 25 -Bred by A J Alexander, Esq., Woodford Co., Ken- tucky, America. By Harold, aon of Rysdyk's Hambletonian 10 ; Ist dam Yonng Portia, by Mambrino Chief 11 ; 2nd dam Portia, by jtvoebuck (pacer), 3rd dam by Whip, eto. (See Breeder's Trotting Booh by Saunders). First dam VIOLKTTA (imp,) by Echo 462, son of Rysdyk'a Hamblotonian 10. Second dam MTA, and S^wy era's Hambletonian, son of W hippie's Hamble- tonian 725 Third dam, BETSY" AUS- t TIN, of Montreal (a Canadian pacer). Echo 462 U the sire of Belle Echo, 2.20, and numerous othera m the lis; of 2.30. Childb Harold (imp.), record 2,25, has sired the fastest trotttrs m the Aus- tralasian Co opies. Violena Jr., full siater to Viking, won Free for-all at Sydney, two milee 5 7 ; Era, full brother to Viking haa an unbeaten record on the track and m the fhow ring, and waa recently sold for £650 cash, to go to England ; Osterly, by Ch lde Harold from Rothschild'a dam, is tin Champion Trotter of Australia— l mile 2 25, 3 mileß, 7-30| ; Yum Turn, 1 mile 2 27 ; Rita, 1 mile 2 30, 2 miles 4-58 ; Prince Harold, 2 miles 4 57 ; Nea, 1 mile 2.34 ; Pastime, twp miies 57 5 Fair Girl, two miles, 5 12 ; Fair Boy, 2 miles 614 ; Pearl, 2 mileß, 5.17 ; Roebud, 2 miles 5 17 , and many othera. HAROLD 413, by Ryadyk'a Hamble- tonian 10, was also sire of M?ud S., 2 Bj. Harold's progeny have sired the champions of the world. Alix 2.3| (the world's trotting record) is from a daughter of Harold; Robert J. (pacer), 2.1 (the world's pacing record), is by Hartford, aon of Harold ; Kremlin, 27| and Im- petuous( two-year-old) 2.15-f, are from daughters of Harold ; while last year 425 descendants were m the " 2 30 or better ' Hat In America. Harold ia one of the most successful sires In America, and stands at the high fee of 300 dollars (£62 10 ) a mare. Vancleave, sire of Fritz, is a son of Harold. Terms : Single Maro £4. Two or more as per agreement Groom's Fee, 53 each mare. Good Paddocks. Every care taken, bnb no responsibility. T. HARROLD, 92 Groom m Charge. Don's Cough. — Relief can be obtained immediately. Use "Keating's Cough Lozenges'' — well known as the utterly unrivalled Cough Remedy. Strongly recommended by many eminenb physicians They at once check the cough and remove the cause without any after effect ; the most delicate can therefore take them. One Lozenge alone gives eaße — one or two at bed time ensures re«t. Sold everywhere m tim, 13id e»ob,



Wani-ed. ' WANTED — A good Girl for kitohen work. Apply — Mrs Huffam. Ashburton Reataurancy. 9 162 THE Bert Rubber Stamp made to ordoc <ib Christchurch prises. From A. H. Williams, Tancred street. 9 161 WANTED— A few Broody Hens and Turkeys. Apply Pelmam PoULTBY Yards, or Office of this paper. NURSING.— Mrs A. P. Brown, Ladies Nurse. Addreßs, opposite Mr T. Williams, Tinwald. 990 TVT EWMAN ' S Dra g leaves thß PoB fc .UN Office daily (week day's) at 7.20 a.m.' 'for the J£ew Freezing Works. £mall charge -to the public. 9 105 SHADOW of Tammany, la; (T. E. Taylor), Windsor Magazine for August ; The j (Scallywag, 9d ; Knight Errant, Queeuie's ' Whim, White Poppies, the South- ern Light, A Feast of Fun, Uooln Remus, r9i < The Twinkle of Diamonds, In Deacon's Orders, Greatness of Jesuß, Poarae ; Our JOaily Homily, Myer j Sheet Muiio Id each, »nd PJeoPl,— H, M. Joys 9.



SrNOPflis of New Advhbtishmenis T £Jarold— Pedigree of Viking Morrow Baßsett, and Co— Re Sterling "wakanui Road Board— Man wanted I Bullock— Land for sale ,A H Williamt— Rfl rubber stamps , Ariel Bioycle Club— Entries far road race 'dose to-night Pride of Wakanui Lodge — Anniversary £ea on Friday, September 23 O E Hugo— Lecture oa Physiognomy, Orange Hall, Wednesday evening Wanted — Girl