Printed and published by th<^ ." Ash burton Publishing Company" at the Printing offices, Bjiriiett street, Ask burton fytii&f October 25 189Q,

THE ASHBWrOK GtTARDIAK. MJRVBSIXTk QCtgOSt6R 26. 1890. ,



SUITS TO MEASURE. rpHE'Lil^t. Stock of X TWEEPS over shown, m A.shburton' to' choose from. QUALITY AND FIT GUARANTEED Con** and sco'the prices. ASHBU~RTOft - CLOTHING MART. SAUKDERS BUILDINGS }±-.: ■'■■ i^qjiisl ASHBURTON COAL & FIREWOOD DEPOT. ' / * X 8. BEAN"', Has secured some, of the celebrated KAITANGATA AND SHAG POINT COALS Cheaper and cleaner than Newcastle* R. S. BEAN, * 1(U West Street. ' MBB.B. SEYMOUB, . SURGEON-DENTIST OF CHRISTCHURCH, WILL VISIT ■ ; ASHBURTON on dates to be announced,, and may be cons lilted afe MR. CAMBRIDGE'S,! CHEMIST: 10 IT aOUOtea^ IttH bhbl 'IKi * HOLLOW&VB pills t -mm. ' -MIIB UNIVERSAL MGDIOINK fS» i HOUSEHOLD nEQUISITR KVEB* WHKKK, - t . .<. THR PILLS -J-: . ) Purify the Blpo<gL~ impart tofte*|9 the Ner*re' iyit«m, and act mo»t powerfully ye; vot*>!r>i;l> m the ■ , , . LIVER AyT» BOWELS, Promoting Digestion »i Assimilation, »rt! ftndowing the whole bodily frame wit Strength and visr r. ■ Nervous Header* t », Trernllin-rs. with lassitude ami G«^t»^ Debility quickly'yiek' to th«; potent <n«* •-» them; well-^untro Pills, and «hey »?» »"i rivaJleo 'a ihdieflfiwcv in' i SMALE COMrLAI^TS, Removing all obitructiooi, rlc<n hteal^ei nimji!<?s and boili, ,b«ttrt th«o i^y «»>»• hiniiy medicine known. T?IE OUrITMF.H -HAS A WORLD. . ID.E roTUT vT.fQJf It heaU k of Sore, iTltefi Wound, wora certttnlv thtin *nj '!tKer |^>«n salw. Tts marvellous periftratine po#^'f render It tnv^iunhie mall ' > • : *..-' THROAT AND CHEST T>;SKASI5 V Curing Bronchittii; QuinNTS, an-I vftflewrt, Glandular Lumps* .clr*in? .>«n«i heaiinsj Ab»cesxt» . an, Fittvlaji, ; mi- fr» tllevistinc tht excrucintirv tortures <v RIIETTMATISM..GOUT, And Neuralgw a h \xn%xuavw<i. li^r^n 'aUr to remove,Scuril &nd iverv <ipep<e« of »V| Usftiue , _ '_ The PUU ami Ointme.n lire uianut)iet«rf a! No. '8, Naw Oxfort <stfe?t date' 533 Oxford street, London;, 'and are *oM *>y r-l' vendors of Patent Lines 'fhrontfhwnt th Civilized Wo/H. ' : Directions. for w!«c m a'mrii • ?'iy laigs. . a rST Purcl•9^fr• «Ijcv?<j lf>< -o «h L ' » 1.1 ~'rsl ana Toses, *{ iri •I'va.r'iJ • OKiZA PERPUfim.~ 11, Place de la Madeleine, IVmtm: X E GRAND'S SPECIAL PRODUCTS S{vv<in-Oriza (Oriza Soap")— From the fo mule of Dr O. Revell. The bests«oa for rendering the skin white andm>f Sweetly and refreshingly sceiite (rose, green and white). ' ■ Savon-Oriza-Velonte, exquisitely per fumed for the toilet and baths. Savon-Oriza (Oriza Soap)— No. 2,' cxtt fine, m boxes, 6 mls.es. 12 exquisite perfumes, No. 1. , ■;  Oriza-Savon-Incorore, superior quality rose tea, white heliotrope .and white violet. Aqua-Orim—New toil** water, refreshing i;o the skin. • , Oriza-Hay—^A; toilet water, with ■ <the perfume of new mown hay. Oriia-Aciduline—Toilet vinegar, aromatic and disinfectant, specially adapted for ladies' toilets. Oriza-Scotch-Lavender—^Sprigs of Scotch lavender flowers; a rich toilet water. Eau -de - Cologne • Oriza — The high-life toilet water. \ Oriza-Water—Concentrated, and, lasting. Extract of superior Eau-de-Cologne. Gouttes - Orka - Dentifrice —An extract for preserving the teeth and gums m good health and preventing decay. Oriza-Dentaire, m pasto or powder, for whitening the teeth without affecting : the enamel. Ess - Oriza : et - Oriza-Lys—Perfumes fd scenting linen and the handkerchi* without staining. >•. , •■ r • Orizii-Oil—Variously perfumed ; for ren dering the hair soft and brilliant, and preventing it from falling off. < Orizii-Lacte (Orifea Milk) —An'emulsive lotion, refreshing tonic to 'the skin, removing red spots and preventing wrinkles on the-face. ■ . •■ Creme Oriza (of Ninon de' Lencfeis)—For producing a beautiful white com-> jplexion with the clearness and velvety softness of youth. Orizaline-Coloranfce (the best haif dye)— For instantaneously dyeing the hair ' i,o any shade, and with no danger t* health. In boxes, each with brushes < comb; prospectus,- and'boitle ; or m boxes, the bottle only withon accessories. ■ ' EssiOriza-Incolore Violette of c y, most exquisite perfume, ■ quite a nosegay of violets. Ess-Oma Suave white heliotrope Bon quet of the flower _ GRATEFUL~~COMFORTING EPPS'S'COCQA BPEAKFAST. BY a thorough knowledge of the natural laws which govern the operations of digestion ftnd nutrition, and by a careful anpliwtion of the fine properties of well selected cocoa, Mr Epps has provided our breakfast tables with a delicately flavoured beverage which may save us many heavy doctor'is bilß It m; by jfu^j^ito uTte of much articles of diet that a constitution may be built np until strong enough to resist even tendency to disease. Hundred* of sub aladif«*re floating around vi ready to. atta wherjsvfer, ther^isa w^a^^lioint^ (Wp jaa>y escape niaiiy a fatal shaft by keeping bur selves well satisfied with good food and a properly nourished frame.—An article m .the 4'Civil Service Gazette." Made simply with boiling water or milk. Sold m J-lb packets by Grocers labelled thus JAMES EPBS and CO., HOMCEPATIC CHEMICT, LONDON, ENGLAND.



WJTM TEETH AITI.'JUT TCDTtt THE CHRIS rOHCRCH DENTAL SURGERY, i Corner of Cashel and High streets. O ~|^j"YERS AND /^OJ SURGEON DENTIST \ And at Duriedin and Westport * WE have gained the FIRST AWARBj at the Dunedin" Exhibition fof Artificial Dentures and Mechanical Applif ftncesfor the Mouth, and it'is with the greatest confidence that we guarantee the highest class work and perfect fit at the most moderate cos A Single Artificial Tooth, 30s. Comple . Set — Upper • and Lower temporary and permanent, £10 10s. Natural, Durable, Comfortable Artificial; Teet h! Replaced Temporarily all most< immediately after the extraction, of decayed teeth or stumps without extr# cc or charge. ) Arrangements can be made for part ot monthly payments. < ADMINISTERING NITROUS pXp)S j 3AS several times daily for the past teii years, we fearlessly, assert that extraction j of teeth under its influence is perfectly painless and positively safe \ Fee for Administration, ss. i . Extraction, 2s 6d. , j Artificial Teeth and Dentures made by' other dentists repaired or remodelled at small cost W. I EicgstOD, ~ WILLS STREET, NEXT COOKSON'S STABLES, ASHBURTON, HAS had three years' experience with Thomas Talbot, M.R.C.V.S., o^ Scotland Yard two years with Cornelius Saunderson, M.R.C.V.S., Clapham Com! mon, and ten years with George Balls! M.R.CV.S., Brixton, all of London | and has also gained a good reputation mi the Colony. ... \ Our specialty is well-known to be «u< ability and knowledge of the horse's footi In a well ordered shoeing forge the following standard rules will always be observed ■:—, < ■•■■ " . = 1. A shoe should never be removed withoutj first cutting off the clinches, because bjij simply turning back the clinch m drawing the nail a piece of the clinch is often left m the foot, endangering the horse when" the newshoe comes, to be driven oil. ! •2. The frog and bars require lio cutting m a| regularly attended foot. And m a hoafthj* foot Where there are no symptoms of navicular disorder, the sqle should not b«i cut, ' . ' ......'...,. ■ ! 3, The shite should have a level bearing upon! the wall of the foot, aud should not baf sprung at the Heel,' as is" too common,! -thereby acting as >:a fearful lever upon the] tendons , . i 4, The nails should be driven level and uni-| form, and only on the toe side of the inside, quarter, the i'oot being thinner upon the inside and the greater weight of the body being sustained tliere. There is no comparison points of quality between the hand-made and the machine made shoe. The machine-made shoe is of « coarser material, softer, and it imported, audit should be insisted upon that they be not used m the colony^ C AL BIU/OKE CHEMIST, EAST STREET ASHBUKTON "ORKSCKIBES Foi COUGHS, 3OLDS EHEIJMATXSM, SKIN DISEASES, AND Other Minor Ailments BROOKE'S ANTIBILIOUS PILLS, Is Per Box, Is the best all round Fimily Mcd icine. TAMES PAIN AND SJtNTS 9. St. Marr Axe, E.C., and 21, Walworfch Road, S.E. WHOLESALE AND EXPORT FRE-1 WORK MANUFACTURERS. Shippers supplied on the most reasonable terms. LlO, Lls, L2O, and L 25 Cases suitable ' for every Market. , The Largest Wholesale Home inthe World: II ustrated Price List oh application. I HEATING'S POWDER. KEATING S POWDER. KEATING^ POWDER. KEATING'S POWDER. KEATING'S POWDER. KEATING S POWDER. rBUGS, FLEAS, kills] moths, BEETLES, HARMLESS TO ANIMALS. HARMLESS TO ANIMALS. /"BUGS, FLEAS, KILLS (MOTHS, . BEETLES, [mosquitoes, but is unrivalled m destroying FLEAS BUGS, COCKROACHES, BEETLES | MOTHS, m FtJRS. and every other,] sjieoies of insect Sportsmen will find \ this invaluable :for destroying floas in* their dogs, as also ladies for, their pet' doss. ' The PUBLIC are CAUTIONED thai packages of the genuine ppwder bear, the| autograph of THOMAS KEATING. Soldj m Tinronly.^ -. ; •■ ■; ■■!;';.' r;-< _; KEATING'S WORM TABLETS, i | KEATING'S WORM TABLETS, \ KEATING'S 'WORM TABLETS, i- ■ \ A FCRKLY TEGBTABtB SWBBTMBAT^ both Ul| appearance and taste, furnishing a agreeable method of administering the! onlf certain remedy for intsstjsjai, or; tbrrab WORMfSi It is » perfectly 8»f«| iind mild preparation, and is especially \ adapted for Children. Sold-m Tins by> ftl V^opwS' THOMAS «ATING, \



*&~*j * "$* ■ ■■ ■! ' mS, High Street, Christchurch. i ABRIDGED PROSPECTUS : lj ARMERS' UNION GRAIN, PRO r DUCE Ani> FINANCE COM! PANY, LIMITED. To be registered under " The Companies ! ':"" • ; 'Acts, 1882."- Sl; ; : CAPITAL, With Power to Increase. £25,000, In £1 Share*, To b« Paid for as Follows '^. C . Is per share on application. Is pei nhare on allotment, and the balance . . ; in'calls nob to exceed Is per shard I per month. ■■■*_ ■ PROVISIONAL DIRECTORS : ] David Brown, Amberley j W. T. Mitchtll, Cashmere William Brown, Shand's Track Thomas Dawson, Hqrnby James Kennedy, Lansdowne John Brears, Halkett Darid Hawkins, Yaldhurst i r T. S: ;Manson,< aldington ; ■P. Wv Quaifef Halswell C. H. Walters, Marshland Isaac.Sargeant, Ashburton - Daniel Brick, Ashburton With Power to Add. BANKERS: ■ : The Union Bank of Australia, Limited? SOLICITORS : : Lotighyeyand Lane. BROKERS: I Baynes Bros. SECRETARY : ; George Hutchinson i The Farmers' Union Grain, Produce^ and Finance Company, Limited, is formed as a Union to enable Farmers to combine as a large body of men to do all thosf things which from time to time are it? their general and united interest. ; [ The Articles of Association will enable fch« Company to buy and sell, import or I export all kinds of grain, dairy and othef I produce, goods, machinery, merchandise; or manufactures, live or dead stock ; to buy and sell freehold and leasehold property eithw on oomnmsion or other* i'wise'";' to advance or borrow money on securities of any /rind or without the I same ; to carry on any kind'of retail or wholesale business ; to grind and crush corn or pulse of any sort, to cut chaff, and to transact general mercantile 1 busi ness; on commission or otherwise. '< The co-operative principle will be thoroughly carried put m all t^ansactionsj and the profits divided *' amongst the members^ • For Prospectuses apply t° the Brokers Secretary, who are authorised tp recei c plications for" share's and deposits. * C. 9 WALTERS, : Ohairman "ToiMirurfTT; DR CHURCHILL'S ■ Syrup of Hypophosphite of Lime prescribed by the faculty for ; { the cure of Consumption^ • ';' i Chronic Cough and General Debility. ) Tt contain* two of the principal ingre^ JL dicnts necessary for building up, the; Human Frame, and which are considered: deficient m the above complaints, tiz.; Hioxphorns and Lime. It cannot bej too highlyrecommendedfprDelicafe Childre Dr Churchill^ Compound Syrup b ! HYPOPHOSPHITES | Is real Brain Food, and m crises of Muscular and Nervous Exhaustion has; acquired a world-wide reputation. Each bottle bears Dr Churchill's signature PYice, 4fr  Prepared only by ; r Sw; A*rK ■ nH*)MIsT ; WANN .UHEMIII,. Pue Castisjlione Paris \ THE DISTINGUISHED SPECIALIST BARRON GARDNER, : M.8.5.A., TDROFESSOR of Natural Science, and X- author of the following works :— "The Principles and Practice of Medical; Botany," " The Rationalistic and Eclectic Treatment of Diseases," ": Socials Science,"; etc.. has established the GARDNER, ECLECTIC MEDICAL INSTITUTE, Moray Place, Dunedin,and is permanently established there for the effectual and; permanent cure of all foMps of chronic arid complicated complaints, nervous flections and special diseases. I h CONSULTATION i Personally, or by Letter, ; FREE!! , The author has for the last thirty years directed his attention to the following classes of complaifcts :^-Fits, epilepsy, or falling sickness, whiGh ha cm effectually and permanently cure ; rheumatism, gout, bronchitis, asthma, piles (inwardly or; outwardly), ulcerated sore legs, nervous; prostration, liver complaints, palpitation of the heart, dizziness, noises m the head and ears, loss of energy and appetite,, hypophondria, female complaints, general; debility, indigestion^ flatulency, ineapao%; for study or business, sick headache,; lassitude, torpidity, shortness of breath,: Ambling of the hands and limbs, im paired ni;fcriticm> mental and physical depression, .consumptjpn t (stages' only), eruptions of the skin, impaired sight ans; memory, nervous fancies, impoverished blood, nervous debility m all its stages,, premature decline; and all morbid con ditions of the system, arising fromi whatever cause, traced, upon eclectic and scientific principles. The author (whose lifelong experience,, practical method of .treatment and pure! medicines, ensure speedy and permanent' cures m all chronic* nervous, < and? special'; troubles may be consulted on all diseases requiring skill, confidence, and experience A speedy and perfect life cure is gparan^ teed m all cases .undertaken. Where' doubt exists I frankly inform the sufferer. Inviolable confidence and certain relief? are boons I offer to suffering humanity. It is self-evident that a specialist paying particular attention to a class of cases; attains great skill, and physicians m regular practice all over the country! kjiowing this, frequently recommend casesi ko THT& INSTITUTE,' wher«« every known appliance is resorted to, and the! proyed good remedies of all ages and countries are used- On account of the! great number of cases applying, the; charges are kept low—but the important' matter is to secure the skill and get a speedy and perfect life cure. : Medicines forwarded free from observa \ m ' f AtL COfcRESPOKPKNCE HELD Sll'ltED. | Cal on, or address | BARRON GARDNER; j i Consultation I>Mly,, I ■ •*, I I ECLECTIC MEDiCALaFBTIDtTE,! A few' doors above the Palace Skatinj?! •" • *-'•■■' '' •' Rink.)' '■■' ' ' - \ > MORAY PLACE, DUNEDIN. :!.



MtSRSP. HAYMAN&QO DUNEDIN CHRISTCffjRCH, WELLINGTON, AND AUCKLAND Tlie above Carry * complete Stock of E. E. KTOBLMAKN & CO.S STANDARD HERBAL MAGNETIC 1 REMEDIES, Which may be obtained from all Chemist* and Storekeers all over the globe. . ocal Agents lor H. E. Kugelmann and Co.VMaanetic Remedies— These Goods can be procure .*om th following — , A.SHBURTON—C. M. Brooke, Chemist; i John Orrand Co., Merchants RAKAIA—C. Hardy and Co., Merchants THESE unrivalled Herbal Medicines 1 are universally acknowleged to be the kesfc m the world. Tbey are quite different to all others know, being absolutely unsurpassed m tnelr mversal excellence They are absolute specified for those complaints for which they are specially prepared, and are free from, poi?gn Mid all Mineral drugs, and are For all Lung and Throat Diseases. As Bronchitis, »sth;na, Wheezing, Coughs, Colds, Fog Fever* Sore Throat, Bleeding from the Lungs, Tightness on the Chest, Inflammation of Lungs, Collapße of the Air Induration o! Lung* Congestion o Lungs, &c, &c. It is the only medicine known to mankind that will c mpletelycure consumption m its early Stages. It is composed of choice fruits, flower seeds, gums, balsams, and herbs. It renovates and fattens the weakest constitution, alike of young or old. It is exceedingly pleasant to take, and causes an immediate improvement m all who take it. Sold m .battles at 2s 6d, iB«THE dBOOM OF THE COMING CENTURY.' H. E. Kugelmann's Electric Essence.— An external remedy for all pains or aches. Nothing like this has ever been known, and nothing else will ever equal it. If you have a rheumatic or gouty pain that jou do not care about, obtain a bottle of ■ this Electric Essence and it will make you happy. Use it for sprained backs Inee joints, all swellings,, dropsy, back ache, sciatica, neuralgia, weak spines, ombago, contractions, lameness, cramps, mir»y, mumps, diphtheria, croup, and for »tt pains and aches. Never be with out it for snake bite, and all bites of insect* or stings, and for burns, cuts, and KUGELMANN'S EYE OINT MENT AND ANODYNE EMOLLIENT Tl'us is undoubtedly the finest PharmaJ coutical Product of the century. An immediate cure for chilblain* and frost bites Nothing hitherto known can compare with this Ointment for its marvellous excellence, elegance of com bination and superior effectiveness. It will cure all eye diseases, as sun blight, sandy blight, watery blight, matter or immory blight, inflammation of eyes and lids, chronic ophthalmia, and all and every eye disease ; arid as .well it is the •<, and nicest thing possible for fly bite, mosquito bites or stings o scorpions centipedes, spiders, etc. and for sor throats, coughs, mumps, quinsy etc., it i, simply splendid. All weak nervous , persons should use it to rub well m down ,Jie spine and on the stomach. We truahmtee that all who use this once will never be without it. Sold only m jars at 28 S^KOa&MAOTCfI HERBAL MAGNETIC OINTMENT, '/•hi unrated Herbal product is un r!mih*«dly thebesfc ointment eier elabo rated for curing old sores, bad legs, sf^V^ ******* 9V 2 F TT^A^ MAGNETIC TONIO r ™ AND It^ACH RESTORER. LlFfalU^o,^H biliousneea ourn, flatulency, sour stomach, * of food, loss of appetite sick hcadgw. nervousness, nervous debility, P«»f **£?, and the convalescing stages of all acote . diseases. Sold m bottles at 61 and H)« THE NATURAL LECTRI BLOOD This medicine has no equal for all blood and skin diseases, perfectly free from mercury, arsenic, and all mineral drugs. Never fails to cure the worse forms of scrofula, scurvy, eczema, itch, ulcers, abscesses, sore legs and breasts, and all diseases having their origin: m the Wood. It will work wonders m every case, witn but exception. See handbook. Prices 4s 6d, 6s6d, and 12si6d each botcle. THE FLUID HERBAL LIFE. This is the soul of plants, an absolute specific for chronic neuralgia, faceache, toothache, tic doloreux, swollen face, stiimboil, and earache. Price, Is 9d and LIVER PILLS These Pills are unrivalled, and snp«rior to I'vlldtfiera for all liver troubles, bilious npss oostiveness, giddines, indigestion, £m d smd heartburn. They are composed solely ol the vital properties of herbs, are S2d »»* tasteless: At Is 9d and 3s S Tiiese should be kept m every house as they are* sure cure for number- THECHIIO)REN'S VITAL ESSENCE This is ft liquid food medicine, prepared and adapted exclusively for perraoAMiUy removing the ailments and diseases o infants and children m every eouncry^and dimate. It gives life, energy, health, bone and muscle to the frail and wasted infant, Mid will restore the hsalth, vitality, vigor, and plumpness of the weak, diseased, or sickly child. Being pleasant to take, it is readily taken by all. bold m two size only price 2s 6d and 5s each, with our guarantee attached, without which it can S?RBALMAGNETIOASTHMACURE r m <« unrivalled Herbal Compound is uniouL^tedly the best inhalent m all . Hthmat K'alcomplaints and difficult breath Was dr ▼ asthma, humid asthma, spas m&ic asthWa, nervous asthma, bronchitis, wWrinff tiK>toeßS on fche chest» catanh- S IX%& m^ c head > &C" &° UrAA nf Ss 6o and l"s ---"^BiS^MA^NE^SNEEZING This is a most useful little remedy of a re ry uniform and positive character. It has been devised and used for many years for colds m the head, catarrh m the nose hay fever, ozena, nasal polypus, and all i bteuctfons m the nose »nd nasal pas ' cages Sold at 2s, ss. ff.E.KUaELMANN&CG CLE PROPRD3TORS. i■■ . ■ - gtANOTACTUIIBIIB OF WtHCtMO ■ AND : ■** PRIBTABY MEDICINES. DiatiUew «f Essential Oils and Medw Liqueurs, &c, «Efe.. „ FOURTH AVENUE NEW V CITY. 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W- H. COLLIEE "The Corner," . IS NOW SHOWING A GRAND ASSORTMENT OP \ SPRING Sc SUMMER »HAI?EItY, DRESSES m all the new colors , : SUNSHADES of all de,. riptions ; ZEPHYRS m piaincolars and checks ? Ligkfcundrar PRINTS Silk andfFabrio GLOVES Fancy APRONS RIBBONS, HATS, BOYS' and MEN'S CLOTHING. The addition of my new Show Room enable* a fine display to l>e made •£ the Lafcen* Sfcylw m Millinery, Trimmed and Dntrimmed, Flowers, Feathers, Dufllj Clonks, Oorsete, <&«., and is placed under the management of an experienced Milllme* from Chratehftrck W. H. COLLIER. "THE COKNEB.f ! WE ARE CASH BUYERS ALL TIMES OF WhEAT OAIS BARLEY. \ RYE GRASS f£AS WE HAVE FOR ShLft ARTIFICIAL TURNIP MANURES. JTRIH DL ANDER BROS. PURE TEAB STANDARD OHYLON .A-JtCOD INDIAN T B. A 8 MANUFACTURED BY MACHINERY UNDER EUROPEAN SUPfc'ftVlSlOtf THF CEYLON A^D INDIAN TEA AaSuGIATIOK jlTj;,, t OLOMBO, CALCUTTA and; 1 • . . ■ . - r . PRINCES STREET, DLNEDIN, one;trial solicited. JOHN a RESTELL %SOL£ AGENTS ASHBURTON WOOL. WOOL- WOOL SEASON ieQO-03.. ' ; 11TE ARE PREPARED to MA7IB LIBEBAL CASH |ADTANCE» «k. GROWING CLIPS PLACE7J IN OUR HANDS FOR SALE. |NO COMMISSION OHARGED ON ADVANCES, AKB ' ■■:■■■■■, NO COMMISSION CHARGED FOR OFFERING WOOL UNLESS A SALS] IS EFFECTED. WOOLSACKS, TWINE, &c, SUPPLIED AT LOWEST CURBINT RATES FRIEDLANDER BROS. WHEAT WHEAT WHEAT X, AS H BUT EX S I ROLLIT & CO., CANTERBURY MILLS, A SH BXJ TITO INT. T ARIS Still prompt Cash Buyers of Prime Milling Whaat at kighest aaa:ekefc rabes lour, Bran andSUarps always on hand.^Gristing by patent Roller pr«ceiw Jrhorfcesfc notice .'■>■•'•■■ Rrkl^^ jka^Spg WA.TCU and CLOCK Murray i^^n East Streets, WwmPSk Ashbiirton. A LAIiGE »tid Varied Aa; jortment of New Jewellery, Plat* &c. A Mflt »«iicent / V Stock ftf W*iehes »nd. Clocks, at prices raffing fr»»i a few «k(ll i»g" t« S3O, ETery Wal,«h «r Clock BoWwill be tuaraniced. I aiakt a mtuiml Tin* • 3ijU Ckwj Unflink WafaAea. Well appoint ed Tfershops t iiider My perso«Al MperiatenAeiw* assares «| »eing turned ouli promptly and m first-class condition. EVERTT/EING SOLD WARRANTS



TO STAND AT OWNER'S FARM AND TRAVEL THE WAKANUI RAKAIA AND ASHBURTON DIS TRICTS. THE Purebred Entir* Clydesdale KELVIN KELVIN is a bay horse by Prince Royal imported from Victoria, dam Bess, by Napoleon, imported by the late John Nimmo Esq., to Otago. Terms—Season, £2 10s; Guarantee £4 4s. Groomage fee 6s, payable first service. For further particulars and cards, — Apply JOHN GILMOUR, Proprietor, 10§38 Wakanui. TO TRAVEL THE WILLOWBY AND ASHBURTON DISTRICTS. The Clydesdale Entire Hokse Young Beaconsfield Younj- i»6iMs<w«sfield is a dark bay horse, with black points, six years old, by Lord Beaconsfield. Dam by Old Major, hn portad, by F. H. Brittan, Esq., of Avon side. Terms : Guarantee, £3 : season, £2, payable Ist January, 1891; groomage, ss. For further particulars apply to H. GRAYBURN, 10J40 Proprietor, Willowby. TO STAND THIS SEASON, 1890-91 At his Owner's Farm, Donnybrook, Methven, (And to travel the Methven-Rakaia Dis tricts, The Thoroughbred Chestnut Stallion, Harhaway HARKAW4Y is a beautiful chestnut, over 16 hands high, and grandly proportioned. HARKAWAY. foaled m 1887, bred oy his owner; by Johnny Faulkner, one of the best racehorses that, ever trod the turf of New Zealand, and whose sire, St. Albans was sire of Tasman, Malua, Sheet Anchor, Blink Bonny, Stockwe!!, Wimbrel, Lady Betiy, and; other famous racehors while on the dam's side, Harkaway's pedigree contains some of the best blood .ever imported to the Colonies. HARKAWAY will serve a limited num ber of mares. Terms : £4 4s, half guaran tee ; £2 2s, payable January Ist, 1891; £2 2s, payable August Ist, 1891 ; groomago fee, 5s : payable at first service. Good paddocks for Mares at 2s a week ; every care taken, but no responsibility. SAMUEL TIERNEY, Proprietor, 10+33 Methven. J TO TRAVEL ASHBURTON, WAKA NUI, WATERTON, FLEMINGTON, AND WILLOWBY DISTRICTS. The Thoroughbred Horse Bouser, ROUSER is a Grey Horse standing 16 hands, by the renowed Messenger (sire of the Lad, etc.), dam Kate O'Shaue, Caledon (imp.); Kate O'Shaue out of Laura, by Emigrant (imp,), out of a daughter of SjUewife, by Skeleton (imp.). ROUSER is the sire of Mexico, winner of many races ; of Balderdash, who trotted 3 miles m Bmin 42sec?, the fastest record for a three year old m New Zea land ; also Miss Lyle, and other grand trotters. Terms: Season, £3, payable Ist January; guarantee, Ist July, £4 10s ; groomage, ss, payable first service. First owners responsible if mare changes amis. For further particulars, app y to Groom m charge, or 10 43 J. PORTER, Ashburton. To Stand this Season and Travel the Wakanui and Rakaia Districts. Thu Purebred Clydesdale Stallion Sir Archibald SIR ARCHIBALD is a bright bay, six years old, stands 17 hands high, was bred by Archibald Yates, North Loburn, sire Chieftain, Chieftain's sire, Prince Royal, was imported by John McKellar, Esq., Doyleston; Prince Royal's sire was old Prince Charlie, imported from Scotland to Victoria ; old Prince Charlie by Farmer. Prince Royal's dam. Blossom by Bothwell, imp. ; Chieftain's dam, Jess, bred by John Deans, Esq., Jess's sire by Prince Charlie, imp., Jess's dam, Madam, bred by John Deans, Esq., sire King Fergus, imp. Sir Archibald's dam, Baroness, bred by Archibald Yates, sire Baronet, imported from Scotland, Baroness's dam, Empress, by Campsie III; Empress's dam by Napoleon. As will be seen from the above, Sir' Archibald has descended from the best strains of blood on the dam's side that has ever been imported, and Baronet waa the king of sires. Sir Archibald possesses ex ceptionally good quality, with plenty of hair of the right sort, Terms ; (Season) £2 Each Mare; £3 Guarantee- Any other terms as per agreement, CHARLES BAYLIS, 10J34 Ashburton. mO TRAVEL m th<j Ashburton and X Surrounding Districts, and Stand at Cookson's Siables. The Carriage Stallion Bobbie Burns Bobbie Burns is a dark bay, standing 16A hands high, with fine symmetry and splendid action, and is well suited for getting weight-carrying hacks, carriage horses, and horses suitable for the Indian Re-mount Service. Bobbie Burns, by Young Detractor, dam Jess, by Tasman. -Detractor, by Traducer, data Emelhie, by Sleight-of and, junior. Bobbie Burns won two first prizes at the Timaru Show, against all comers ; first prize at Oamaru against all comers, i?d second against "Berlin,"at Oamaru, 88. Ho has also proved himself a sure foal-getter. Miss Cave, winner of the Maiden at Lancaster Park Trotting races, is.daughter Bobbie Burns from Wai-a-tou. He is ire of several noted trotters. , I Term?, £3, Groomage fee, ss, payable' fir,st service, All demands payable to Groonf after January, 1891. :1 For particulars apply to Groom m or ' E. CQOKSQfI, Ashhurtw {



Springhanky By Young Banker (imp.) Farmers' I<ass. Will stand at my farm, Flemin^ton. For fees, pply to P. Hyland, Groom m charge. Grazing free to January Ist, 1891. Every care taken but no responsibility. ' 0|57 JOHN GRIGG. WOOL" WOOL" WOOL t iberal cash advances Jlj Made on the ensuing WOOL CLIPS At the Lowest Current Bates of Interest, GEORGE JAMESON, Ashburton and Rakaia. . 9319 SH A.G POINT COAII rpHIS superior Coal, for household and '„■ uteam purposes, can no w be obtained from Messrs J. G. Rbstell, W. H. Collins & Co., and R. S. Bean m any quantity. Special quotations for truck oads. This Coal is perfectly safe m using, tearing no live ashes or soot, and is very (cleanly and economical for household purposes, having great heat and lasting power. W. H. WILLIAMS, lO§lß Manager Shag Point Mine. —_. . gportingT" ASPHRTOI RADII CLUB. SPRING MEETING. Wednesday & Thursday, NOVEMBER 19th and 20th, 1890. President—E. O. Wright. Vick-Pri«i dekt—John Grigg. Judoe—Matthew Stitt. Stewards—C. W. Purnell, E. G. Crisp, W. B. Denshire, Hugo Fricdlander, J. C. N. Grigg, T. Leahy, W. Lyttelton, D. Thomas, and J. M. Tweed. Treasurer —David Thomas. Clerk of Scalks— > R. Friedlander. Clerk op Course—A. Hewson. Handicapper—J. Cresswell. STARTER—David Thomas. ; PROGRAMME. (Approved by the Committee of the Canter bury Jockey Club.) First Race each day to star bat 1 p.m. First Day. t. —Handicap Hurdle Race, of 45 sovhj the second horse to receive 5 soys from the stake. Two miles. Over eight flights of hurdles, about 3ft 6in high.' Nomination, 1 soy; acceptance, 1 sot. 2.—Maiden Plate, of 20 sovb. For district horses, three years old and upwards, which have never won an advertised race. Weight for age One mile. Entry, 1 soy. 3.—Ashburton Ccp Handicap, of 70 soys; the second horse to receive 5 soys from the stake. One mile and a half. Nomi nation, H soys; acceptance, 1 soy 4.-_WINDERMERE HANDICAP, of 30 SOYS; the second horse to receive 5 soys from the stake. District horses only. Three quarters of a mile. Nomination, los ; acceptance, l()s. s,—Novkl Rage, of 25 soys. The winner to be sold by auction immediately after the race, and the whole of the proceeds to go to the funds of the Club. Weight Sat, any overweight to be declared. Half a mile. Entry, 10b. 6. SniiNH Handicap, *of 40 soys ; the second horse to receive 5 sots from the stake. Winner of the Ashburton Cup to carry 71b penalty, One mile. Nomination, los; acceptance, 15s. 7.—District Welter Handicap, of 30 soys; the second horse to receive 5 soys from the stake. District horses only. Winner of Windermere Handicap to carry 71b penalty. One mile. Nomi nation, 15s; acceptance, 10s. Second Dat. I.— District Hurdle Rack Handicap, of 3o soys ; the second horse to receive 5 soys from the stake. District horse only. One mile and a half. Over ss flights of hurdles about 3ft 6in high, domination, 15s ; acceptance, 15s. 2.—ASHBURTON RaCINO CLUB HANDICAP, of 50 soys; the second horse to receive 5 boys from the stake, One mile and a quarter. Nomination, 1 soy ; accept ance, 1 soy. 3-.— Disposal Stakes, of 30 hoys. The winner to be sold by auctionimmediately after the race, and the whole of the proceeds to goto the funds of the Club' Weight Bst, any overweight to be declared Three-quarterß of ». mile. Entry, 10s. 4 —Winchmore Handicap, of 30 soys; the second horse to receive 5 soys from the stake. District horses only. One mile and a quarter. Nomination, 15ss, acceptance, 10a. 5,^-Open Welter Handicap, of 35 soys, the second horse to receive 5 soys from the stake. Winner of the A.R.C. Handicap to carry 71b penalty. One mile. Nomination, 15s; acceptance, 15s 6,—Allenton Handicap, of 30 soys ; the second horse to receive f> soys from the (take. District horses only, Winner of Winchmore Handicap to carry 71b penalty. One mile. Nomination, 15s, acceptance, 10s. 7,"'Fltin« Handicap, of 35 soys ; the second horse to receive 5 soys from the stake. Five furlongs. Nomination, 15s; acceptance, 15s. KULES AND REGULATIONS. The meeting will be held under the Rules of Racing. . ' No entry will be received except on the condition that all claims, disputes, and objections arising out of the racing shall be decided by the Stewards or whom they may appoint. Their decision on all points^on nected with the carrying out of this pro gramme shall be final. A district horse shall mean any horse that has been commonly resident m the district letween the rivers Selwyn and Waitaki from August 20th, 1890, und up to the date of the meeting, and owned by a person Mho has resided m the said district during the same period Five per cent will be deducted from the gross of all moneys payable m accordance with this programme for the expenses of the ttrarse. AH nomination, acceptance, and entrance fees to goto the funds of the Olub. NOMINATIONS. Nominations for all handicaps, accom panied by fee, name, pedigree, age, descrip tion, and performances of horse, and colors of rider, must bain writing, and m the hands of the Secretary not Inter than 9 p.m. on SATURDAY, November Ist, 1890. WEIGHTS Handicaps for the first day's races will be published en or about November 10th. Handicaps for the second day's races will be published at or about 8 o'clock m the evening of the first day's racing. ACCEPTANCES AND ENTRIES. Acceptances for the first day's handicaps lind entiies for the Maiden Plate and Novel Race must b: m the hands of the Secretary not later than 9 p.m. on .SATURDAY, November 15th, 1890. Acceptances for the second d-iy's handicaps and entries for the Disposal Stakes not later than 10 o'clock m the evening of the first day s racos. ' "■ (*. BJSSET Secretary^