ASHBURTON RETAIL LIST.

The Evening Echo. THURSDAY, OCTOBER 31, 1878.

A few hours will see the end of a ses sion of Parliament, which opened with great promise, leading the mo.e sanguine believers in the Ministry to count'upon the successful passage,, through both Houses, of several measures which, if not all that was desired by rabid reformers, were sufficiently liberal to be satisfactory to those sensible enough to be thankful for small mercies. But the end of the session has come, and the reformers fina that, after all, they have been disap pointed —that the session has been more than ordinarily noisy, and, like the empty barrel, noisy in the degree of its empti ness. On paper the supporters of Govern ment looked a phalanx fit to carry any thing. In actual fact the great body of them voted with the Government —not that they believed either in the men or altogether in the measures introduced, but that they believed neither in the men nor the policy of the Government the party presently in power succeeded, and this fact Ministers well know.

The leading members of the Cabinet, in their recess speeches, each propounded different doctrines regarding the Govern mental policy, and it was scarcely to be wondered at, when they came to work to gether, holding widely different views of what ought to be,- that the House should be sceptical of their unanimity, and doubt ful of their sincerity. Of their want of unanimity, “ Hansard” chronicles not a few instances, and the events of the past fortnight have shown that they do not hesitate, with all their outcry about “ moral reform” and “ purity of purpose,” to take very questionable steps to retain the support of a powerful: portion of' the press. The special wire concession -to a trio of newspapers pronounced supporters of the Government—appeared at first sight to be a step taken to encourage ..enterprise amongst newspaper proprietors, and to break the chains which bound them all to the'Holt and.McCarthy “ Press Telegraph Agency.” But second thoughts are best, and the transaction is read in other lights.-’ The distribution of Government advertis ing is called to mind by Mr.’ George M'Lean’s reference to it in his speech on this special wire question ; the tour of Sir George Grey through the country is “harked back” on, and the use the Government, organs made, of it. to popu larise the Ministry, while they dwelt on the glowing eloquence of its head ; every one knows the influence exercised by the press upon the public mind, and there are no politicians more alive to this influence than the little group who are the men now in power. It would be - 'an insult to the known -ability of the three best men in the Cabinet to say or believe otherwise than that they know they are only tolerated as a Ministry by a large majority of their own supporters—tolerated until the time comes, as come it must, when the bands joining them together will-be severed, and their places taken by others commanding, because more deserving, the confidence of tne House. They know this, they know their days of power are numbered, yet, like drowning men they catch at straws, and this attempt of : theirs to raise then organs to a position as journals superior to those offering an independent and honest opposition to their policy, such as it is, is. only a desperate'attempt to bolster up 'a lost cause. When the transaction was driven into the light of day, Government tried, like a detected culprit, to show that they meant to .be ultimately impartial, and that other associations of newspaper pro prietors, or press agencies, might, if they wished, obtain like advantages with the triplet of trumpeters who blow the Minis terial horn ; but no impartial critic of the transactmn will be able to find out this liberal intention until he comes upon it from the lips of Ministers when brought to bay. Their cause wants bolstering. Their existence as a Ministry, after the rejec tion of “their policy as a whole” —that policy by which they meant to stand or mil when they first flaunted it in the eyes of the colony—proves their insincerity. Earnestness will command 1 respect even from opponents, but when friends question ius existence, the end is not far off, and the urey Ministry, “ mummified by its lotus-eating, will sicken on in silence, ripen, fail, and ceaee,”

• The Service of Song intended for Sun day. afternoon in the Primitive Methodist Chapel has been .postponed. • •-v : Non-Rentpaying Tenants. —A few pairs of pigeons have commenced nest-building in the front wall of the Town Hall, just under the eaves.

Hotel at Wheatstone.—We observe that notwithstanding the relusal on the part oi the Licensing Bench at its last sitting to grant a license at the above township, Mr. Wilcox has commenced building and is .’making good progress with the Work. Public Lecture. —Captain W. J. Barry, one of the earliest-living colonists of New Zeali 1, whose lectures on his fifty years’ ex perien •; of colonial life have been so well receive 1 elsewhere, is to favor Ashburton'with one of his.characteristic leciures to-morrow night. The gentleman is eh route for Dur.e din, there to embark for-England,.where, in addition to putting a book of travels through the press, he will start on a lecturing toui under Govenment auspices.

Young Men’s Christian Association. —We learn that the Young Men’s Christian Association, recently established in Ashburton, is in a flourishing condition, and promises to be a most useful institution in our midst, giving another proof of our advancement. The Board of Management had an interview last evening with J. H. Twentyman, Esq., President of the Christchurch Association, who gave many use ful hints. If has been resolved shortly to com mence a course of popular,lectures, to be given monthly (n‘the Town Hall by well-kno.vn gentlemen of ability from a distance. The formation of a library is also contem(dated, towards which a subscription list was opened, and about fourteen guineas subscribed by those present. A room was secured some time ago m Montgomery’s buildings for the meetings of the Association. This has been well furnished and is really very com fori able. On Wednes day evening, members and their friends meet, tor the study of the S< riplures, and all young men are made welcome. In the same place there is a similar meeting on Sabbath after noons from 3to 4 o’clock. Other schemes of usefulness are projected, such as Scripture readings to the old men at the Immigration Barracks, and tract distribut on. We cordially wish the Association all the encouragement and success which it deserves.

RESIDENT MAGISTRATE'S COURT.

TO-DAY. Before A. Le Grand Campbell, Esq., R.M. George Thompson was charged with being drunk in charge of three horses in a dray, with using obscene and profane lan guage, and with resisting the policeman in the execution of his duty. Constable Bullen proved the offence, and stated that the prisoner was attempting to drive the dray with two horses out of control through broken harness, and this after dark, in a state of drunkenness. The. (Sergeant said the offence was a serious one, a,nd asked for a severe punishment. Fined 40s. • Aaron Withel and Mary Withel were charged with violently assaulting John Baker at Rakaia. ■ Constable Smart, who apprehended the prisoners, said Baker was very much cut, and had evidently been struck by a heavy chain produced in Court. Jas.Santy saw Baker strike Withel, who retaliated by striking Baker with a back-chain. Did not see the female strike Baker. . The three were, all at one time in a lump in the water. John Lobb, laborer, South Rakaia, saw the row. It occurred at; the hotel. Witness came out :of. the hotel when he heard the noise, and saw the three parties struggling in a pool of water. Withel struck Baker with a back chain. . Baker was covered with blood. Withel was drunk, but Baker was drunker. John Baker, farmer and contractor, Doyle ston, said he was drunk at South Rakaia on the 28th. Had some words until pri-, soner and struck him; of course it ended in the back-chain. His Worship, said there had been evidently great provocation, but owing to the violence of the assault he would inflict a fine of 205., with 245. 6d. costs, amounting in all to £2 4s. 6d., to be paid within 14 days on pain of four days’ imprisonment. Thomas Naughton, accused of being drunk and disorderly, and violently re sisting and assaulting Constable Maroney, was “ perfectly sober” when the constable arrested him, and denied the whole charge. Sergeant Felton proved the drunkenness, and saw the assault. Fined 40s. •

John Montgomery was drunk and dis orderly at Rakaia. “ That’s right sir ; but I want to say a,few words.” The pri soner said he had only been a day out oi, gaol when they collared him again. If he was let away this time it would be some time before he troubled His Worship again. Dismissed with a warning to go to work at once or be brought up as a vagrant.

Patrick Harnett, luaatic from drink, liad attempted to cut lus throat; prisoner had been remanded for medical treatment and was now recovered. His Worship sen tenced him to four days in prison. John Baker, for being drunk at the itakaia, was fined 20s. W. H. Strange, charged with neglecting to obey an order of the Court, in that he had failed to pay the amount of money ordered by the Court for the support of his wife and family. Strange said lie had kept his wife and family comfort ably in his house, and had actually! paid more money than the Court had ordered since the date. Mrs. Strange said she had received about £3O from her husband, but at his order had paid several grocery and other bills. She also wished to lay an information for assault against him. It appeared that Mrs. Strange had been living with her husband, which cancelled the order. LARCENY AS A BAILEE. Joseph Jackson was charged, by Philip Tisch with larceny of carpenters’ tools. Philip Tisch said about three months ago prisoner came to his house in a destitute soate. He found him work as a carpenter and sent him tools to do it with. Tisch said he did not at any time say accused could have the tools for £3 IP 3 * Walter

Timms deposed to having bought.the tools from accused for £3 ss. • He offered the tools for sale again about a fortnight wards. - Prisoner wanted to buy then*, back. John Hood, landlord of the Mourn Somers Hotel, gave evidence of havin; bought the tools from Timms for £3 Bs.. on account of Jackson. Jackson waf found guilty, and sentenced to a fort night's imprisonment, the too’s to be returned to complainant. . ’ ASSAULT. W. H. Strange was charged by his wife with assault. ..His wife said her husband came home the worse of drink, and struck her. ■He tried to force a piece of iron down her throat, and having rendered her insensible threw a bucket of water over her.’ She sent for the police, but when they came he was quiet. Accused was bound over in the sum of £3O to keep the peace towards his wife, and to find two sureties. On the representation of accused the Bench accepted his own recognisance in £SO.

TELEGRAPHIC.

LATEST FROM EUROPE.

[By Submarine Cable.] London, Oct. 25. Cardinal Cullen is dead. Constantinople, Oct. 24. An Imperial decree grants the reforms which.. England has demanded for the Asiatic provinces of Turkey. Berlin, Oct. 26. The German police are rigorously en forcing the Socialist law. * London, Oct. 26. Moneasi, a Communist workman, at tempted to shoot King Alfonso at Madrid. He failed and was arrested. The money market is calmer. The Bank minimum is unchanged. Consols, 94. it is rumored that Sir Hugh Cairns, ex-Governor of Queensland, has been ap pointed Governor of New Zealand. Calcutta, Oct 5.

Affairs on the frontier continue much the same. Concentration of troops is pro ceeding, in readiness for war. The Ameer’s unfriendly reply to the Sultan distinctly refuses to admit England’s mis sion into Cabul, or to have anything to do with the British Government. Friendly feeling by frontier tribes is generally mani fested. There is much sickness at Pes hawur.

AUSTRALIAN.

Sydney, Oct. 31. Arrived —Wakatipu. Sailed—Hero. It is understood that the Government is yet undecided whether to entertain the proposal to join the southern colonies in the Suez mail services.

INTERPROVINCIAL.

[Per Press Agency.] Wellington, Thursday.

Mademoiselle Charbonnet’s first concert this evening was a great success. There were immense enthusiasm and cheering, and every piece was encored. The Government have commenced to act upon the recommendations in the report of the committee which inquired into the charges made against the Wel lington police, and which recommended the periodical removal of police inspectors from one city to another. Inspector Acheson has in consequence been notified that he is to be sent to. Nelson. His suc cessor is not yei; known.- 1 . ■ ■ - Friday.

The House met at eleven this morning. The only, business done was. the acting upon the suggestion in the report of the conference on the Railway Constructions Bill, and agreeing to the amendment sent down by message from the Governor. The House then ad,ourned till one. The Council having agreed to amend ments sent down Governor’s Message, the House adjourned till noon to-morrow. The following is the managers’ report of the conference on the Railways Construc tion Bill:

“ The managers being unable to agree upon the question whether clause 3 of the Railways Construction Bill is or.is not an appropriation clause, • recommend that the amendment made on said clause be omitted, and that the Ministry advise his Excellency the Go vernor to avail himself of the powers of the 56th section of the Constitution Act, by transmitting tiie fol lowing ahundment for the consideration of the Legis'ati e Council and House o Represent at vis instead of those that the Legislative Council proposed ; —“ Pro vided always that no contract shall be entered into for the construction of any railway or portion tliereof, unless (1) in he caso of each line to be co istructed, plans and estimates . shall be 'h.il befcr. the Governor-in-Council, with a certificate from the Chief Engineer, that the 10 ate chosen for the railway is the best avail able ; (2) such plans and estimates to be approved by the Governor-in-Council, and it is hereby declared that, within thirty days after the com mencement of the then next session oi Parliament, such plans and estimates shall oe laid before both Houses of Parliament, together with a copy of any contract which may have been eiiteaed into' in respect to which such plans and estimates refer. Dunedin, Thursday. It is stated that a little inconvenience is being caused in commercial circles in con sequence of a Dunedin Bank calling in its Advances. .

Mr. Justice Williams leaves for Welling ton next week to attend the Court of Appeal. There was a sharp discussion at the meeting of the Harbor Board to-day, between Meesrg, Jfteynoldf and Tewslejq

;n consequence of the former stating that ae would never cease agitating the wharves and quays. matter until the Corporation got what-the Board- had defrauded them mt of.goMr. Tewsleygdemanded that the Ford ‘.‘defrauded” shoidd be withdrawn, lie had- taken such an active part in the .natter- that lie felt his honor touched by such reference. “I do not say,” rejoined the chairman, “ that any member of the Board has defrauded the city. I will say the reserve has been wrongfully taken from them.” Mr. Ramsay, who holds the same view as,the chairman on this subject, insisted that “ defrauded” was the right term to t apply io the transaction. It is anticipated that the review in Forbury Park on’the 9th will be very suc cessful, and that the attendance will be large. . . - , Auckland, October 31. The Agnes Donald, From Levuka, re ports that a collection of 900 tons cotton, beche de mer, and' other produce, has been made in payment of the Native tax. The planters are turning their attention to the growth of coffee with great success. The Wesleyan Mission brig John Wesley arrived at - Levuka. She is making her annual visit •to the mission station, and brings down a large supply of stores for the use of the missionries and various circuits. After discharging her inward freight, she will proceed to the mission station at New .Britain via Otumah, for which station she carries) twelve months’ supplies in addition to one white clergy- ~ man and his, wife. The vessel will also take the New! Britain reinforcement) of f Native ministers as teachers from Fiji,'/ <vho, despite the massacre of some of their brethren, are hastening to fill up the breach made in the strength of the New Britain Mission. Hiicocks and Hayman’s Kelly and Leon Minstrels concluded a very successful sea son at the Theatre Royal, and. left this afternoon for Wellington. Joseph Newman, Broomhall’s Auckland agent, writes a long letter to the “ Star,” vindicating the Broomhall purchase. ' Invercargill, Thursday.

At Martin’s sale to-day the properties put up brought good prices. There was a good attendance and bidding was spirited.

ASHBURTON RACES.

The following nominations were re ceived by the Committee of the Racing Club yesterday :

FIRST DAY. Wednesday, November 13th) 1878. Handicap Huidyj Race. 1. Mr. P. Husband’s The Raven ,2. Mr. A. Devery’s The Agent 3. Mr. F. Brittan’s Jack o’ Lantern. 4. Mr. J.. F. Mitchell’s Pakeha 1 5. Mr. PI. Prince’s Eversley 6. Mr. J. Morling’s Victorian 7. Mr. W. F. Neilson’s Te Whetu.marama - .Maiden. Plate. 1. Mr. A. O’Neill’s Little Arthur * 2. Mr. C. C. FookiJs Chiltinglon 3. Mr. J. Devery’s Baron 4. Mr. J. Smith’s . . Nellie Gray 5. Mr. Chas. Story’s Cast Out Ashburton Cup Handicap. 1. Mr. A. O’Neil’s , Little 'Arthur 2. Mr. A. Devery’s The Agent 3. Mr. Roskruge’s Kalulu 4. Mr. Goodman’s Chancellor 5. Mr. R. Ray’s Maritana 7. Mr. Keith’s Endymion 8. Mr. Keith’s Prudence 9. Mr. Gilligan’s Songster 10. Mr. Gilligan’s ' Danebury 11. Mr. Neilson’s Luna Ladies’ Purse. 11. Mr. J. Carter’s . : Decimena 2. Mr. J. Hay’s ' 0 . K tty Clyde 3. Mr; P. Husband’s The Raven ,4. Mr. J. J. Dawson’s Lone Hand 5. Mr. A Devery’s The Agent 6. Mr. A. Herrick’s ; Merlin SECOND DAY. . Thursday, November 14th, 1878. County Hurdle Handicap. 1. Mr. P. Husband’s The Raven 2. Mr.' J; J. Davison’s Lone Hand - , 5. Mr. C. C. Fooks’s • Billy Buttons 4. Mr. A. Devery’s The Agent 5. Mr. J, Smith’s : 4;-. Nellie Cray . 6. Mr. Mr. A. Herrick’s Merlin 7. Mr. J. F. Mitchell’s Pakeha Racing Club Handicap. 1. Mr. A. O’Neill’s Little Arthur 2. Mr. Roskruge’s. Kalulu- xt-.v; 3. Mr. Chas. Story’s Cast Out 4. Mr. H. Goodman’s Chancellor . , 5. Mr. R. Ray’s Maritana , 6. Mr. R. Ray’s Lady Ellen 7. Mr. W. Keith’s Endymion 8. Mr W. Keith’s Prudence 9. Mr. Gillgan’s Songster ' 10. Mr. Gilligan’s Danebury 11. Mr. Neilson’s Luna Publican’s Purse. 1. Mr C. C. Fooks’ Chiltington . 2. Mr. Keith’s Frudence 3. Mr. Gilligan’s Danebury -■ 4. Mr. Neilson’s Luna Weights for Handicaps will be declared on the Bth inst. ; acceptances on the nth inst. at 9 P.nu Y x‘ - ,>’ ■ x -

Strangers coming to reside in Ashburton ire often at a loss to know which is the best Establishment to f visit for the purchase :of Drapery, Clothing,’ and House-furnishing'lron nongery, and General Stores. Orr & Co. iffei special advantages to the public that can lemet with nowhere else in Ashburton.; They ceep at all limps the largest and begt-assqrtpcl Stock of every class qf GoodSt imported direct.T from the leading manufacturers at home, which beinr bought entirely upon cash terms, they aye enabled to offer goods of sirh sterling value as cannot be equalled by any other house •in the trade.' Every article in stock is’marked at the lowest price, from which no abatement is made so that the most inexperienced buy their goods at the same pi ices as the best judges.—Advt.vs/] A big Lift. —A robbery of bank drafts, notes and coin to the value of £17,000 was effected at the house of a money lender, near bjradfcrd,

SS.IDAY, November i,

THE EVENING ECHO.

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s. d. •f- d. Gutter, inferior to best, If? Ib I 6 to - 0 .0 Kggs, $ dozen 10 to I o’ bacon, piime smoked, $? lb. 0 10 to 0 o' i lams in cloth, 1? lb - I 0 to 0 0 Cheese, prime quality, If? lb o 9 to 0 10 Flour in bags, loolb 12 6 'to 14 0 Oatmeal, If* 1 , ioolb - 26 0 to 0 0 Lard, lb - - 0 9 to 0 0



■M MEETING of the Building Com- VwV mittce in connection with the Lodge, will he held at the ■mjjetary’B Cilice (Montgomery’s Build .Vyß), at 2 p.in., on Tuesday, sth,Novem .'<*l • •*■ v ' TX'HAELES BRADDELL, ' Hon. Sec. '•f OST. —A Bunch of KEYS. Finder Nj wilLbe rewarded on leaving same at V 0. AiXKßjr & Co.’s, or office of this Viper.. ; / , , / '* . i SATURDAY, 2iro-NOVEMBER, 1878. TO MECHANICS,' : RAILWAY EM PLOYES,'CAPITALISTS, SPECU LATORSy AND OTHERS. NrESSRS. .BULLOCK & CO. have Jjlfi received instructions to offer by PUBLIC AUCTION At their. Rooms, East. Street, on Satur day, November 2nd, 1878, VALUABLE BUILDING ALLOTMENTS. 14 These valuable allotments are situate on the Belt Road fronting the N.E. Belt, and from their contiguity to the Town ship, being only a few chains therefrom, should command the attention of employes having engagements in Ashburton. A plan can be seen and full particulars obtained at the office of the undersigned. Terms of payment most liberal, viz. A small cash payment, the balance by instalments., ’j/ i ) </. f /]. i I{ y j Sale at 1.30. . BULLOCK & CO., Auctioneers.



SATURDAY, 2nd NOVEMBER. TO FARMERS, CONTRACTORS, Persons desirous of procuring Land for Cropping, and others. IMPORTANT NOTICE. LAND FOR CROPPING In the Ashburton County, - situated ♦ about midway between Tinwald and Winslow Railway Stations. -ft If ESSRS BULLOCK & CO. have lVa received instructions from Allan McLean, Esq, to let by Public Auction, at their rooms, East-street, on Saturday, November 2nd, for one year, for a crop of wheat, 1150 acres USO Of really, good wheat growing land situated, on the Laghmor Run, and about equi-distant from the Tinwald and Winslow Railway Stations. The land is all in its • native state, but well burnt, and will be let in blocks of 115 to 198 acres each, plans of which .can be seen at the office of the Auctioneers. Mr. Donald McLean will show farmers and intending offerers the land about to bg let. , . , •- -. .. NOTE DATE— '•/ l SATURDAY, 2nd, NOVEMBER t At 2 o’clock. BULLOCK & CO./ Auctioneers.



MONDAY, 4th NOVEMBER, 1878. TO FARMERS, CONTRACTORS, DEALERS AND OTHERS. Clearing Sale of Horses, Cattle, Sheep, Farming Implements, &c. MESSRS BULLOCK & CO. have re ceived instructions from Mr. Isaac exigent,, in consequence of his having sold part of iris Farm, to hold a-Clearing Sale at the Homestead, situate about 4 miles from , the Ashburton Township on the Alford Forest road, on Monday, 4th November; 1878, of the following useful collection of Horses, Sheep, Cattle, &c., comprising— HORSES 14 . Amongst which will be found some first class’ Draught Mares and Geldings, Light Htlfness Horses, Hacks, &c. 300 200 Ewes and lambs in wool 300 Hoggets in wool 200 Several Head of Mixed Cattle 1- Doubler Furrow Plough by Blyth 1 ].; do / Ldo 'do by Reid and Gray , - • ; 1 Furze Wrest Plough 2 Single Ploughs Harrow^ •• Horse Gear,with intermediate motion, , / mid Chaff Cutter Dobie’s Sowing Machine, with car. . complete . ood’s American Binder and Reaper nearly new having been usea oneseaspn. n iscellaneous Effects orms Liberal at Sale. Sale at 1 p.m, BULLOCK & CO, i



SATURDAY, 'l6th NOVEMBER. - TOWNSHIP- OF OATLANDS SITUATED ON THE WAKANUI RUN (jg ALLOTMENTS., (jQ MESSRS BULLOCK & CO have re ceived instructions from Messrs Winter and Roberts to offer for SALE BY PUBLIC AUCTION, . At tlieir Rooms, East-street, Ashburton, on Saturday, the 16th November, , 99 Allotments, in the Township of Oatlands, situated on'the .Wakanui Run, being at the junction of 6 main roads, dis tance about 8 'miles from' Ashburton, 7 miles from Dromore, and 71 miles • from Chertsoy. We would call the: special attention of speculators and others to this property, as from its position in the centre of.a very extensive agricultural district, and being at- the junction of so many roads it must of necessity command an extensive share of the trade of the district, thus affording capital business opportunities for, black smiths, saddlers," shoemakers, bakers, butchers, &c., and as it has hitherto been the case that the earliest selectors in all new townships * have done exceedingly well by their purchases, there is every rea son to believe that this will do likewise. Full particulars given, and .plans can be seen at the office of Bullock and Co. Terms liberal, at sale. Sale at 1 30. ■ BULLOCK & CO., Auctioneers.



Ift/f ESSES. ACLAND, CAMPBELL & _|xl_ CO;, are instructed by the Ash burton Pacing Club to Sell by Auction, on SATURDAY, NOV. 2, . At I p. in. sharp. The following Privileges No. I. Publican’s Booth under the ; Grand Stand. • No. 2.—Publican’s Booth, to be . erected by purchaser. Nos. 3 and 4.—Confectioners’Booths. No. s.—Right of Sports on the ground. No. 6.—Correct Card of the Races. No. 7.—The Gates. No. B.—The Grand Stand. No. 9. —Right of Erecting Horse Yards. ACLAND, CAMPBELL, & CO., Burnett Street. WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 13. AT THE BAZAAR, BURNETT STREET, . At 11 o’clock sharp. . IMPORTANT SALE. Messrs acland, Campbell, & GO have received instructions from J. Stanley Bruce, Esq.,, owing to his .con templating a visit to England, to sell by public auction, on November 13, his very valuable FREEHOLD FARM “ELGIN.”. This splendid farm contains 343 acres of excellent land, 137 acres of which is in English grass. About 180. acres are now laid ...down in crop, viz., wheat and oats. This is first-class rich kind, and .not an acre has had more than two grain crops taken out" of it. / Situated towards Wakanui, and only 3 b miles from the Town of Ashburton, h • Also, EXCELLENT 7-ROOMED HOUSE • (NEW.) ! And most substantially built. Five acres of Garden and Plantation, Orchard, &c., most tastefully laid out. This is a grand opportunity to secure a most valuable property, and the Auc tioneers w T ould desire to draw the special attention of Capitalists, Speculators, and others to this important sale, as its close ness to the Town and good general posi-. tion will render it of great and increasing value. * f Terms unusually liberal. For further particulars apply to ACLAND, CAMPBELL, & CO., Christchurch & Ashburton.



ASHBURTON RACES. NOTICE. mHE Race Course is CLOSED against X all Horses until the Race Meeting on Nov. 13th ancl 14th. Any trainers, jockeys, or horses using the course previous to the meeting will be disqualified. By order, JAMES WILKIE, ' ‘' Hon. Sec. QRICKET! ORICKETJ! Clubs and others requiring any of the requisites for this universe game, go to WESTON’S EAST STREET IfP'V'ELT? (PPOT.



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ENCOURAGE LOCAL INDUSTRIES O. AITKEN & CO. have much plea sure in informing the Gentlemen of Ashburton that they are prepared to take orders for New Spring and Summer Suits. A Perfect Fit Guaranteed, and at Christchurch Prices. A. O. AITKEN & C 0 TAILORS, Havelock Street, Ashburton.