fully up to previous years, although there is a sliaht decrease m the entries, vu., 1429, against 1450 last year. Them. ■ dreases are—7o m sheep, and 20 xn horses and the decreaseß are to be found m cattle, pigs, dairy produce, dogs, pre served meats, New Zealand manufactures, carriages, and implements. Ihe small number of New Zealand manufactures w f accounted for by the recent troubles m <■ the labor market, few firms being able or willing to make up goods. Especially is this the case with the implement makers through the want of coal. Inere is a good show of cattle, especially-short horns ; and draught horses are well up to the average quality. The practical part of the work going on to-day is m the shape of judging, to-morrow being "the people's day." The show of sheep is the finest for five years; the wool is m excellent condition, and would have been perfect, but for the long spell of dry weather The short, horn cattle, though limited to a small number 6f breeders, are of good quality. Mr J. Deans is the krgest phze taker. Inaged bulls, CaptainFisher'a, "Burnaby isfirk A special feature m the «ttit department is the fine show of Ayrshire*, ThY exhibits of Messra Rogersofi and, ' Fleming of Oamartt being greatly admired. The New Zealand and Australian Xand Company sent fire Polled Angus Cattle from Totaro estate. Mr A. M. Clark, Temuk», has soms splendid specimens of the Hereford breed. His bull "Nug get" took first prize. There is a good all round show of draught stock, the young animals "»««£«/ promising. Mr McFarlane's Cold stream," a North Canterbury horse, took first prize m the all-aged class for entires. There is only one entry m the three-year old colts and, inthe two^ear-old^ckss Mr P. Cunningham's *■ Callum o Glen is first. Though a smaller entry than usual there is a splendid exhibition of implements, a larije PWP™*^ 11 of/„"? ate shown at work. The other depart ments of the show are very good.

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[feu cress association J Auckland, November 6. Under instructions from the Native Minister, Inspector Broham accompanied by a strong force of the Permanent Artillery force, and several police, left Auckland to-day for Pukekawa to arrest Heri Kaihu, Tawhaio's secretary, who aome months ago destroyed a trig station S the Upper Thames district, and inter fered with a survey party. The locality, where the trig station was destroyed is on Native land, Towhaio's party objecting to the survey. Ka|hil failed to answer the summons sent him for these offences. The arrest party reached the settlement soon after daybreak, but the Natives did not le»ve their work m the potato fields. Kaihau gave himself up to the leaders of the force, and Tawhaio said they were quite satisfied, but Government should eift the whole case to the bottom. The •• Star " characterises the affair as trans parent electioneering tactics, and ridicules the whole expedition as unnecessary and injudicious, and compares it unfavorably with the policy of Mr Ballance m sending two policemen to Parihaka at a very awkward time. | ■ Or«*|r*i»M •» Wellington. , Wellington, November 6. At the annual Orasge celebration last night a resolution was carried tendering sympathy of the Orangemen m V/elhngfcon to brethren m Ireland m their patriotic efforts to maintain the supremacy of the Imperial Government, and the integrity of the United Kingdom. ■ * Granger, who attempted suicide at the Summit last week, has been, discharged, the. Bench refusing to allow the wife to give evidence.

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[PJBK PRISi ASSOCIATION. J Hobart, November 6. The wharf laborers have giveti m and returned to work. [Keceived Nov. 6, 10.15 a.m.] London, November 5. Fitagerald's references to Champion, at ft meeting of Unionists at Mile End, were received with loud groans artd cries of "shoot him," " he dare not return." Sydney, November 6. The wharf-labourers have decided to continue the strike, and have refused to entertain a proposal to refer fche question to a ballot. There is a great deal of distress prevailing among the families of the strikers. Keplying to a question m the House of Assembly last night, Government stated they only intended to afford relief m cases of actual starvation. Work at Newcastle mines is almost certain to b« resumed on Monday. The miners have passed a resolution that the ntrike has shown the folly of en forcing a high entrance fee to join the Xfpk>n, and they recommend that the fee be abolished. , Mklbouiink, November o. The Btrike is virtually over, and the members ofithe various trades, are arrang ing to return to work,

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Jolin (l Restell, L COMMISSION, FINANCIAL AND GENERAL AGENT, ; WEST STREET, GKAIN AND WOOL BROKER. ; OATS SHARPS BRAN FLOUR, POTATOES ' FENCING WIRE—BARBED AND PLAIN, TEA, SUGAR, CANDLES, AND GENERAL FARM STORES, KAITANCATA COAL. AGENT FOR—Union Fire and Marine Insurance Company Ld.; Mercanti Finance Agency Company, Ltd. ; Colonial Mutual Life Amuranej» DEERING ALL STEEL TWINE BINDER; CEYLON w| INDIAN TEAS Association; The Mercantile Gazette, etc., etc, et<v - AETIFICIAL AND ■ ■'■• ■■-■■•. Chemical Manures. ENGLISH AND COLONIAL MANUFAQTURE. T HAVE FOR SALE IN LARGE OR SMALL QUANTITIES 'j— GUANO SUPERPHOSPHATE HIGH CLASS SUPERPHOSPHATE DISSOLVED BON ES POTATO MANURE , BONE DUST ANIMAL GUANO : " GEORGE JAMESON ASHBPRTON AND RAKAIA. \:[ ---" WOOL WOOL WOOL> SEASON 18©O-©l. tVTE ARE PREPARED to MAKE LIBEBAL CASH ADVANCES off GROWING CLIPS PLACED IN OUR HANDS FOR SALE. NO COMMISSION CHARGED ON ADVANCE?, AKD NO COMMISSION CHARGED FOR OFFERING WOOL UNLESS A SALE IS EFFECTED. WOOLPACICS, TWINE, &c, SUPPLIED AT LOWEST CURRENT, RATES' 1 ' : FPIEDLANDEP BROS. ;■; NOW|S THE TIME ,TO USE . it i: d w god f;s" SCALY' BLIGHT HPECIPJC D. THOMAS. ~. MY CLOYEEB FOR THE SEASON HAVE JUST COME TO HAND, Per Ship "Nkkion.^ THEY ABE Al IN QUALITY AND LOW IN PEICE, . * THEY ARE HURST ahd SONS, of LONDONj CHOICEST SEEDS. INSPECTION INVITED. SAMPLES~BUPPLIED Dr~THOMAS, ' ASHBURTON. ;.. D. THOMAS (Late of ALursoir, Cox iirß Co.: AUCTIONEER^LAND^JNSURANCE, and ESTATEIAGENT, VALUATOR, WOOL and GRAIN BROKER A 8 H B ,U R I 0 Ij ' O ■■ "T CANS Negotiated. Weekly Saks of Live Stock; Tinwald and Ashuurtoa. JLj ltarnately. Fortnightly Sales of Sheepskins, Fat, and Hides on FRIDAYS Sales of Wool throughout the Season. Grain bought and sold •n Dommusion, Clearing Saies as per arrangement^ LOHDON AND LANOASHIRK FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY. Ihar been appointed Agent for the above Company and am now prepared^ take winks on Buildings, and Growing Crops at current rates. „ . i ; WOOI- WOOL. WOOI* TATTERSALL'S, WEST STREET^ ASHEURTOISJ liACPreparwl to make LII3ERAI CASH ADVANCES against ;Uie Gtqm\ Clip of WOOL, placed mmy hand for SALE m Ashburton^or Shipimnt WOOLPACKS, TWINE, OIL^RADDJJfc &c.« SUPPLIED? . l P. THOMAS. ' \: v ABHBUBTOK •. .v



FOR SALE. rpWELVE McCORMICK WIRE X BINDERS. All m perfect work ing order. CHEAP. ' 10*144 FRIEDLANDER BROS. FteVhlnJTbWTs MARKET HOUSE. TN order to be enabled to solicit the favours of Stationholders and Fanners, we have just added to our stock POWDERED & LUMP RADDLE, RED, BLUE, & BLACK BRANDING OILS, RAW & BOILED OILS, TURKEY OIL STONES, LAMPBLACK, Etc • —ALSO THE NOTED— ! F.B.A. SHEEP SHEARS So well known, and admitted by all experienced shearers to be the best. We have also replenished our stocks m Watches, Clocks, Pocket Knives, Table Cutlery, Spoons, Pannikins, Billies, Kettles, Pots, Pans," Crockery, Straps, etc. All Orders by Post or otherwise promptly despatched. Satisfaction is our motto. STEPHENS BROS MARKE T HO USE, ASH BURTO N i ■ TN CONSEQUENCE OF THE lirtte Strike, an utter collapse of the RETAIL DRAPERY and CLOTHING TRADES hag taken place, and the business of the Wholesale Houses is paralysed, and their Warehouses Blocked with the Season's Shipments; consequently any one m >v position to buy could have done so at Their own Price aad Tern*. Fortunately for the undersigned, they not being overstocked, were, able to clear lines at prices which will convince our friends, and the public of Ashbur ton, when they see the selling quota-1 tions now marked m Plain Figures on our Goods that the foregoing state ment regarding the Wholesale Stocks ■ is perfectly reliable. MITCHELX JP-r muRNET) ITCHELJLJ Ou AuRNKXV KAIAPOI HOUSE, i i ■



T7"E\.TING'S POWDER destroys i\. BUGS, FLEAS, MOTHS, BEETLES, and all other insects, whilst quite harmless to domestic animals. -In exterminating Beetles the success of this powder is extraordinary. It is perfectly clean m application. See the article you purchase is "KEATING'S," as imi tations are nokious and ineffectual. Sold n Tins, 6d, Is, and 2s 6d each, bj al ihemistSr, ■ ' <_._ ,'? ■■■•:, : . ___i___ TO STAND THIS SEASON AT GROVE FARM, TINWALD, The Thoroughbred Horse, Perkin WarbecJc 11, By Perkin Warbeck (imp), dam Miss Kate (imp), the dam of Antelope, Sultan, and Prime Warden. For f jill pjedigreejaee cards. For further particulars apply Groom m '< charge: or . I EDWARD GATES, Grove Farm, Tinwald.; FIShTnGUSFASON, 1890. FISHIiSG TACKLE, F, |E 1890 H|H CT& 1891 TUST arrived, ex " DORIC " from best O English and American Manufac turers a largo and well assorted stock of all Fishing requisites. Rods, Lines, Reels, Minnoww, Hies, Gaft Hooks, single, double and treble, Mountings, assorted Hooks; Waterproof Stockings, India Rubber crack proof Gum Boots, water proof Fish Bags In "great variety, including latest "pat -1 terns. Every article of the season at owest prices., Fishing Licenses can now be obtained rora me. ALSO.—New Stock of CRICKETING and TENNIS MATERIALS. W. ZANDER, Direct Importer Fishing Tackle. Tobbacconist and Fancy Goods. Ladies and Gentlemen's Hairdressing Saloon TO STAND THIS SEASON. . The Thoroughbred Horse Macilleathean Will stand m Ashburton, and Travel! the Surrounding Districts this Season. MACILLEATHEAN is a handsome dark brown or black horse, and stands 16 hands high. He was got by the English Tim Whiffler out of Flying Scud. Flying Scud was a dark bay mare, bred m Victoria by Mr J. Harper m 1865, and was got by Fisherman. Tim Whiffler was scarcely ever beaten, and has won as many cups and handicaps as any other horse m England. He won the Chester Cup, and ran a dead heat with Buckstone for the Ascot Cup. Buckstone was another grand horse, and was famous not,only for his dead heat he ran with Tim Whiffler for the Ascot Cup, but also for his match against the Earl of Glasgow's Knowsley for 500 guineas aside, which he won m a canter. Tim Whiffler was the sire of Briseis, who woii the Melbourne Cup and Derby, and the dam of .Macilleathean being by Fisherman shows his grand strain of blood, as a study of the Stud Book will slioav that Musket's great success has been from Australian bred marcs, for the descend ants of the grand old Fisherman, viz., Martini-Henry, Nordenfeldt and Trenton are all descended from.Fisherman on the dam's side. Season money due on January Ist, 1891; guarantee money due on July Ist, 1891. Groomage fee, ss. For terras and any further particulars apply to G, & W. ROBINSON^ U9 Proprwtowi Newlwid,,'



JOHN 018 k CO.. liioisMONGEES AMD GENEEAL IMPOKTEES. ]LI AYE m Slock and to arrive a Large and Complotc Assortment of English and -LX American HARDWARE m all its Branches. SHE E $ SHEAR S All the Leading Brands direct from the Manufacturers. —A"Large Stock to select from— nv---, TURKEY STONE, Marking Oil, Raddle, Ink Powder, Brush vare, Tinware and General Furnishing Goods ; FILTERS, Churn* and Milk Pans ; Axies and Springs; Oils, Paints, Colors. Varnishes, Paper Hangings ;* encing Wire, Staples and Standards, Wire Netting, Spades and Forksj Carpenters and Blacksmiths' Tools, &c. Pumps, Galvanised and Black, Iron Pipe and Filtings, always on Stock. ■ ■!■■■■', A English and Colonial Ranges, Stoves and Colonial Ovens, Fenders ana Fireirons, Lamps, Lampware, and every requisite for the Station, r arm, or Cottage. Perforated Zinc for Threshing Machines, from 1-16 to | mesh, SPECIALTIES. . Table and Pocket Cutlery, Electro-Plated Ware, Guns, Revolvers, Ammuni] ,' . tion, and all Sporting requisites m great variety. DENTS UNDERTAKEN FOR ALL CLASSES OF GOODS ON MOST REASONABLE TERMS. ORB & JgCX____ WIRTHS' WiLD WEST~COmSd SHOWS f~\ WING to their Great Success m Christchurch. the proprietors have decided to V_/ prolong their Season for Twelve Nights, opening here on -m: o usr id _a_ 3sr o "v:- 1 o For positively ONE DAY ONLY. Afternoon, at 2.30 ; Night,.at 8. Location—Wakanui Road, next Central Hotel. DIRECT FR O M AMER IC A. "WIETH :' BEOS,' WILD WEST COMBOrEI* -9JfItOWB DOUBLE CIRCUS COMPANY. Roman Hippodrome and Wild West Exhibition. After a successful season nf three weeks m Cluistchui'di. Mammoth Five Pole Tent, the largtwt ever used m Aus, tralasia. Brilliantly lighted Avith gas specially laid on. POPULAR PEICES. . . . ; . 4» and 2», SPECIAL. SPECIAL. * SPECIAL. GRAND OPEN AI R CARNI VA L. AsWiurton-Domain at 2.30, on' MOlltlS^.Y, ]S"OVClllber 10 Roman Sports Cowboys riding Wild Steers and Horses. Lariat Throwing by Cowgirls, and Cowboys 'Taming Wild Horses and Steers -■General price of admission ... 2s.- Don't forset our opening date—N OVEM BE R 10. 10 193 JAMES HUGO, Advance Agent.



RAKAIA ANNUAL SPORTS & RACES. (Approved by Canterbury Jockey Club and New Zealand Trotting Association.) ' To be held m the bomain, on BOXING DAY, FRIDAY, DECEMBER 26th, 1890. President—D. G. Holmes. Vice-Pre3idents ~T. E. Upton, E. S. Coster, W." L. Allan, and VV. M. Lyttelton. Judge—W-M, Lyttelton. Starter of Horse Races—T. E. Upton. Clerk of the Course—R. Kemp. Clerk of the Scales—T. DoWling. " Judges of Athletics—Wi L. Allan, E. Hi Hughes, and J. Kemp. Starters of Athletics—C. A. C. Hardy, and R. Story. Treasurer—W. B. Dixon. Secretary — L. Oxley. Stewards—C. A. C. Hardy, H, Primmer, J. Kemp, A. Rowntree, J. Wilkinson, A, Makeig, and W. Hood. horseliaces. First Race to start at 12 o'clock. 1. Hurdle Race, of* 10 soys. Over six flights of hurdles, 3ft 6in high, and two, brush jumps; second horse to receive 1 soy from the stake. About two mite. Entrance, 10a. To start at 12 o'clock noon. 2. Plying Stakes, of 7 soys, About f-mile. Second horse tib receive 1 soy from the stake. Entrance, 7s. To start at 1 p.m. 3. Ladies' Pubse, of 10 soys. About If mile. Second horse to receive 1 boy from the stake. Entrance, 10s. To be entered by ladies. To start at 2 p.m. 4. Handicap Saddle Trot (distance oehind scratch) of 10 soys. About three miles. Horses breaking must pull imme diately and go, and trot to'the satisfac tion of the Stewards, or be disqualified. Second horse to receive 1 soy from the stake. Nomination, 7s 6d.; acceptance, 2s 6d, To start at 3 p.m. 5. Farmers' Plate, of 10 soys. About 1 ir ile and a ha.f. Second horse to re ceive 1 soy from the stake. Entrance, lOs. To start at 3.40 p,m j • 6. Huiiky Scurky, a sweepstake of 10s cacii, with 1 hoy added. Once round the course. Catch weights. No winner oi any of the ajxive events allowed to start. Post entries. To start at 4.30 p.m. RULES. 1. The Meeting will be held under the rules of racing. 2. All evenis to be confined to the South. Rakaia and Mount flutt Road Board Dis tricts, and aix miles north of the Rakaia liver, and ten miles west and live miles east of the railway line. 3. Weights for all races except othe rw i se specified—lOst for three-year-olds, U 8 t for four-year-olds, and list 71b for 5, g am i aged. ' i. No horse that has won more th an £\q m one event will be allo rt ed to com pe t e hi any race. ■ r o. The races are open to any horse com monly resident m the prescribed district horn che Ist October, 1890, and owned by a pei«on who has resided hi the said district during the same period. (i. JNoiiiinationa f or the Saddle Trot with fee of /s bd each, age , description, and per formance of the horse, must be deposited With the Secretary at Rakaia, not later than S p.m. oh Saturday, December 6th, 1890. Acceptances and general entries, together with fees, by 8 p.m. on Saturday, December 13th. In all cases the names, fees* colors, and ages of horses, and colors of riders must accompany nominations. 7- All protests must be given m writing to the Secretary within thirty minutes after the race has .been,.run, together with the sum of £1, which* shall be foifeited if, m ,the opinion of the Stewards, the protest is frivolous. 8. No entry will be received unless all the above conditions are complied with, and on the conditpa that nil .disputes, claims, and 'objections arising out otthe racing shall be decided by the Stewards or whom they may appoint. Their decision on all points to be final. The Stewards reserve the right to hold over the stake until satisfied that the qualification of entry is correct and the onus of proof shall lie with the owner. Also to postpone the races if necessary through wet weather. 9. The winner of any flat race, competing m other events, will be required to carry a penalty of 71bs. 10. Any prize not claimed ,within seven days from the day of the races will be forfeited and go to the funds. 11. All races will be starterl punctually at the advertised hour. ATHLETIC SPORTS. To commence at 10.30 punctually. 1. Men's 100 yds Race (handicap), Ist prize L 2, 2ndifiri»} I*l. 2. Boys- Race (under 15 years) 200 yds (han dicap), lßt prize 10s, 2nd prize ss, 3rd prize 2s 6d. Entrance free. 3. Men's 440 yds Race (handicap), Ist prize L 2» 2nd prize LI. 4. Single Women's Race 100 yds (handicap), Entrancefrec. Ist prize Ll, 2nd prize 10s. 5. Men's Hurdle Race 200 yds, (handicap) over 10 flights of hurdles, 3ft high, Ist prize L 2, 2nd prize Ll. 6. Girls' Race (under 14 years) 100 yds (handicap). Entrance free. . Ist prize 10s, 2nd prize ss, 3rd prize 2s 6d. 7. Men's Mile Race (handicap), Ist prize Ll 10s, 2nd prize Ll. 8. Married Women's Race 50yds (handicap). free. Ist prize Ll, 2nd prize 10s. 9. Sack Race 100 yds, Ist prize Ll, 2nd prize 10s. 10. Consolation Race 100 yds. Entrance ' free. Ist prize Ll. g ,R If L,E S. . ;■' I—Entrancfel—Entrancfe fees,-for all events, not other wise specified, 2s 6d each. 2—All events confined to the same district as for horse races. 3—No second prize will be given unless three or more compete. 4—-The Stewards reserve the right to alter the order of events. Nominations for Men's 100 yds, 400 yds, mile race, hurdle and sack races,, must be lodged with the Secretary, before 8 p.m. on SATURDAY, 13th December. AH other events post entry. Admission to Ground—ls for each adult, and Is for each horse, competing or other wise. The Burnham Brass Band will play during the day. , Refreshments and pther amusements on the ground. No games of chance permitted. A BALL will be held m the evening m the Rakaia Town Hall—Dancing to com mence at 9 p.m. Admission, Gentlemen, 2s 6d ; Ladies, Free. Children not admitted. 10 183 AURENCE OXLEY, Secretary. 11 If ANY years since we had the pleasure IYI to introduce to the public the BUFFALO MEAT DOGS BISCUITS, now so extensively used m the principal kennels of the world. Sinoe that time Aye have made many im portance improvements m their manufacture —improvements not of the nature »f veget able compounds which may be added to any food of a trifling cost, but of the nature to Sroduce good hard flesh and muscle, ingre ients which no other Biscuit or Dog Food possesses, and for which we have received numerous medals and high recommendations, amongst which we may mention that of Pro fessor Dj; Zurn, who after many careful analysis and)' experiments pronounced these biscuits to be of the greatest excellence, and to "contain double the quantity of nourish ment that is to be found m the flesh, thus farming the best and moat successful food for dogs that is possible to produce. _ ■ It is important to notice that erery biscuit \b stamped—-"Buffalo Meat, Trade Mark," the quality of which we guarantee. Twenty | shiilings per cwt, carriage paid SOLE MANUFACTURERS, W. G. CLARK &.SONS, . , ANCHOR PATENT BISCUIT WORKS, LIMEHOUSE, LONDON, E.G. Established 1851. 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THE WALKER COBK EXTEACTOB. Pronounced the best Mechanical Cork Extractor m the Market, as it pulluf the Cork the easiest, and removes it quickest from the Screw. Its ure prevents the agitation of carbo nated or other beverages, and allows the sediment to remain undisturbed m the bottle. Designed tor the use of hotels, restau rants, saloons, clubs and families. Orna mental m appearanae and full nickel plated. Special terms to jobbers. Manufactured by the E. WALKER TOOL COMPANY LOW VITALITY DR CHURCHILL'S Syrup of Hypophosplnte of Lime prescribed by the faculty for the cure of Consumption, Chronic Cough and General Debility. I Tt contains two of the principal ingre .l. dients necessary for building up the Human Frame, and which are considered deficient m the above complaints, viz., ' Phosphoric and Lime. It cannot be too highly recommended for Delicate Childre Dr Churchill's Compound Syrup o HYPOPHOSPHITES ; Is real Brain Food, and m cases of Muscular and Nervous Exhaustion has acquired a world-wide reputation. Each bottle bears Dr ChurchjU's signature Price, 4fr • ' Prepared only by BWA; NN /HHEIitIST WANN VHEMIST, P-ue Castitjlione Paris



UNION STEAMSIIir COMPANY, (LIMITED.) NOT^IOE TN consequence of the Disorganisation X of Shipping Labor, the Directors re gret they are UNABLE TO ADVERTISE THE RUNNING OF STEAMERS AS USUAL. Intending PaSSENGERS and SHIP PERS will receive ALL POSSIBLE INFORMATION at the Company's ()ffice». GEORGE JAMESON, Agent, Aslihurvo'n TO THE RATEPAYERS OF THE WAEANUI RIDING ASHBURTON COUNTY COUNCIL. x adieb and gentlemen,— JLj Having been nominated for a seat m the above Council, I feel it my. duty to intimate to .you, m a few words, my views on some of the matters that the Council, has particularly to deal with. I find that the present system of rating for water supply does not give full satisfaction to the Fanners ; many are of opinion that it would be more jusfc if charged on the acrenae benefited. I consider, with a few conditions, the acreage mode would suit the bulk of the people better. I consider our County Hospital might be made more serviceable and popular with the ratepayers and public m general if each medical man were allowed to attend his patients under certain provi sions. I think m election times the rate payers are not fairly dealt with by the Council, Sufficient Polling Places'should be appointed so that at least the majority of the Electors may record their votes without ao much loss of time. The extra, cost would be light compared with, the convenience. If elected, I shall make it my study to guard honestly the interests of the Tax payers, exercising due care and economy m all expenditure, so as to keep the rates as low as possible to do the necessary works efficiently. I am your Obedient Servant, GEO. W. ANDREWS, 11*26 Hampstead.



Public Notices. Tj^Oß SALE, one or two first-class JD young Cows, close to calving ; very quiet and good milkers. .Apply to \V. T. Kingston. 11 20 /^vDPFELLOWS' TXALL, '' V^/DDFELLOVVS' JLILaLL, ASHBTJRTQIT 1 Tuesday . AND Wednesday NOVEMBER 25th and 26th. 11 10 SOMERSET LIVERY STABLES. .JOHN NEWMAN, Pkoi-eietoii. "THESE old established and favorite JL central Livery Stables are now m my hands, and it 1 will be my constant . effort to again bring their business into the front rank, and 'make these stables what their position and accommodation warrant them— ' ' THE PREMIER LIVERY STABLES of the Ashbuiton County, i Buggies, Traps, Saddle Horses, etc.,>al«; wriys on hire, with skilful drivers ready, at the shortest notice. Open or-Close Carriages fur Wedding or other parties. Cabs at any hour, day or night. ; LOOSE BOXES for stallions and race horses. Country customers are guaran teed every accommodation at the lowest current rates. JOHN NEWMAN, Proprietoa^_



MR GEORGE JAMESON I SALE OF STOCK, FURMTURE; AND SUNDEIIS AT BAKAIA. MY next monthly auction will be hold at my llakaia Yards, on THUBSDAY, 13th inst., when h large entry, comprising Sheep, Cattle, Horses, Pigs, Firewood, Furni ture, &c, &c., will be submitted. Sale at 12 Noon. GEO. JA&niiSON.: J. li. BLA^D,^ Ili2i -* Auctioiiieer,.



ASHBUKTON "MAIL." DUNKDIN AQBKCY. ' ' ' I MR R. T" WHBELBB, STAJTORD STREET, DUSBDIK XAAS been »ppoi»ted Ook AaWT, »n* will be able to Arranfe Terms with AdTer tiaeta for Contract AdTertiawnentß. JOSEPH GILLOTT'S STEEL PENS ARE THE BEST.^ T^cr pl?fl p»3* -iv: "-■•: i |d.&»<liaUi^ii^*^ ;. Tv:ij :& lid 3<rc of ftll CJxoawta. |



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