The Prince of wales.

The Homo correspondent of the " Argus" writes that H.K.H. the Prince of Wales' racing accounts show a deficiency for the season of several thousands. He states that the Prince's income already fits him like a shell, and it takes Sir Dighton Probyd and Sir Francis Knollys all their time to make both ends meet at Marlborough House nnder ordinary cir cumstances, without having to provide a bupplementary budget, representing 7 or 8 per cent, of the Piinces whole income, to pay his racing debts and losses at cards. Even m a sraa]l matter like aloss at whist (says the "Argus ) there is a delay m paying. The Pnnee merely bows to you on rising, though of course a cheque arrives ultimately, after being signed and ■■ countersigned m a manner which leaves a painful impression of the anxious care which is devoted to the engineering of the royal finances. This is scarcely a satisfactory state of affairs for the British public. It is not very long since the British House of Parliament voted a considerable sum to pay off the, d*bts of His Royal Highness, Which had been gradually increasing ; and on that occasion he was generally supposed to have promised to be good m future. It is all very well for ithose who regard all comment on the doings of royalty with a certain holy Jiorrow to protest that the Princ6 has so : matiy expenses .to meet. Those expenses are amply provided for by a yearly grant of £40,000 (with an extra £10,000 to his wife, which she, at any rate, knows how to utilise), m addition to which he receives the revenue accruing from the Duchy of Cornwall, which averages £60,000 per annum. An annual grant of £2(5,000 was alse made m 1888 ttfjthe Prince's children. If the Prince cannot maintain his house hold properly upon this income, it is quite time he dropped whist and horse racing and took to ha'penny nap and skittles.

tFBi AsfißtMOtf GtTAfcDtAN, MOOTAY, OGTOBiJB 27, 1800.



C. Th.ox*nt;oii IJuclljey LAND, ESTATE AND STOCK A^EN. 161 Hereford Street, Christchurch. . . I have sums ef '« ney to lend on good security at low rates of interest. . '$evera, Farms for Sale "TISHING SFASON, 1~890: FISHING! TACKLE, 1890 hV 1891 TUST arrived, ex v DORIC "from best ■fj English and American Mahufac* turers a large and well assorted stock .of ••ill Fishing-requisites. Rods, Lines, Reels, Minnowß, Flies, Gaft Hooks, single, double and treble* Mountings, assorted Hooks; . . . "Waterproof Stockings, . ; ■ ■. ;^ India Rubberomck preofGum : Boots, water- - ' '' • proof Fish Bagsl Injqjreat variety, including latest pat terns. Every article of the season at 1 lowest prices. . . ;., Fishing Licenses can now be obtained ' from me. , • ALSO.—New Stock of CRICKETING and TENNIS MATERIALS. Direct Importer Fishing Tacklo. Tobbacconist and Fancy Uootlfi. Ijaclißs ant} Gentlemen's Hairdressing. \ • H*toou



TZ'EATING'S POWDER destroys j\. 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 m Tins, 6d, Is, and 2s 6d each, b> •al chemists. , ■ SEEDS. SEEDS. VEGETABLE SEEDS EARLY SEED POTATOES,— Including "THE BEAUTY OF BATH," Which lasi season produced on Mr D»He*tt's land, Tinwald, the ,:■■■■ enormous yield of some thing; orer SETENTEEN TONS PER ACRE. FIFTY POUNDS (fiOlbs) of "The Beauty of Bath" Seed produced THIRTEEN and THREE-QUARTER BAGS »f Superb Potatoes A. W. RANDELL IFRUITGBOWEB, &c, ASHBURTON 859



John G. Restell, COMMISSION, FINANCIAL AND GENERAL AGENT, , V/EST STREET, GRAIN AND WOOL BROKER. -FOEIALE OATS S lIA RP S BRAN FLOUR - POTATOES FENCING WIRE—BARBED AND PLAIN, TEA, SUGAR, CANDLES, AND GENERAL FARM STORES, KAITANGATA COAL. AGENT FOR—Union Fire and Mar.me Insurance Company Ld. j Mercantil " Finance Agency Company, Ltd. ; 'Colonial Mutual Life Assurance DEERING ALL STEEL TWINE BINDER; CEYLON and INDIAN TEAS Association; The Mercantile Gazette, etc., etc, etc. TIMBER. TIMBER TIMBErTUT^ HAVIfcG purchased the TIMBER BUSINESS of Mr Joiin G. Restell,-. we have amalgamated the same with our Business m East Street, where' both will be carried on conjointly .  • —ON SALE— ■ ■ ' 3GO casks best Portland Cement. 15 Tons Galvanised Hoofing Iron, 1© Tons No. 8, 9 and 10 Fencing Wire, & Tons Galvanised Barbed Wire, 55 Tons Sheet Lead, $5 Tons Sheet Zinc, 5O ISoxes Sheet Glass, 5© kegs Wire Nails, all sizes, 100 Drums- 3:law and Boiled Lin seed Oil, 2 a Tons Genuine White Lead, 1 Case Mander's Oak Varnish. MOUNT SOMEJIS COAL 22s PER TON. KAITANGATA COAL, SHAG POTNT COAL, NEWCASTLE COAL W. H. Collins and Go., TIMBER AND COAL MERCHANTS ASH TIRTOISr __, LOVERS OF A REALLY' DELICIOUS CUP OF TEA SHOULD-TRY I D U Pt B CEYLON & INDIAN TEAS ; ■ IMPORTED DIRECT FROM THE GARDENS. 1 Qi ii■ ma ■i. Mi BEING ABSOLUTELY PURI3 THESE TEAS ARE MUCH STRONGER THAN THE OR] INARY BLBNDiiD TI AS, CONSEQUENTLY ARE M'.'BB EONOiUCAL. THE ATTENTION OP THE PUBLIC IS DIRECTED TO THE FOLLOWING ANALYSIS BY PROFESSOR BICKERTON ON SAMPLES » . v ;■;. of above teass— " ;' \. "■';'.'■'"'■ \\ "■: Canterbury College, lifch June, 1890. Tho analysis made by me shovn the Teas to be PERFECTLY FREE FHOM ANY FOREIGN MATTER AND ADULTERATKN OF ANY KIND. The amount of extract m each case is very hi^h for tlie si ort time of infusion, and the proportion of tannin is lov. In all renpects the samples submitted appear to be well prepared genuine Teas of excellent quality. (Signed) A. W. BICKERTON, Colonial Analyst. SOiLD|INj k ILB.|PACKETS, CANISTERS, AND HALF-OHESTS. GEOBGE JAMESON ASHBtiRTON' AJTD TUKAIA. • JOHN ORR & CO.. IROKMONGEES AND GBNSBAL DIPOLTBRS.. HAVE m Stock and to arrive a Largejand C m\ let* Aesoi-timnt of Endish and American HARDWARE m all its branches. fe.««» SHEEP SHEARS All the Leading Brands direct from the Manufacturers. —AT Large Stock io select from-^- TURKEY STONE, Marking Oil, Raddle, Ink Powder,: Brush *are, Tinware and General Furnishing Goods ; FILTH RS, Churns, and Milk Pans ; Axles and Springs ; Oils, Paints, Colors. Varnishes, Paper Hangings ; Fencing •■■' Wire, Staples and Standards, Wire Netting, Spades and Forks ; Carpenters' and Blacksmiths' Tools, &c. Pumps, Galvanised and Black, Iron Pipe and Filting's, "always on Stock. ' English and Colonial Ranges, Stoves and Colonial Ovens, Fenders and Fireirons* Lamps, Lnmpware, and every requisite for the Station, Farm, or Cottage. , ...'"'■ Perforated Zinc for Threshing Machines, from 1-1G to \ mesh. S PE cTTIVi E S. ■ . Table and Pocket Cutlery, Electro-Plated Ware, Guns, Revolvois, Aminuni tion, and all Sporting requisites m great variety. DENTS UNDERTAKEN FOR ALL CLASSES OF GOODS ON MOST REASONABLE TERMS. JOB NT ORR & CO.



■"■M*t^fltfHllSE9BrVSMNK!jaN|ll'tAh* |r TO STAND THIS SEASON AT GKOVE FARM, TINWALD, The Thoroughbred Horse, PerMn Warbech 11, By Perkin Warbeqk (imp), clam Miss Kate (imp), tbe dam of Antelope, Sultan, and Prime Warden. • , For full pedigree see cards. For further particulars apply Groom m charge, or  EDWARD GATES, Grove Farm, Tinwald. SOMERSET LIVIiRy~STABLES JOHN NEWMAN, Proprietor. rpHESE old established, and favorite IJ_ central Livery Stables are now m £.my hands, and it ;will be my constant effort to again bring their business into the front rank, and make these Stables what their position find accommodation warrant them— THE PREMIER LIVERY STABLES , of the Ashburicon County. Buggies,' Traps, Saddle Horses, <fee, always on hire, with skilful drivers ready at the shortest notice. Open and Close Carriages for Wedding or other parties. Cabs at any hour, day or night. LOOSIS BOXES, for stallions and race horses. Country customers are guaran teed every accommodation at the lowest current rates. J. NEWMAN, 10c,121 Proprietor. WOOL WOOL. rpHE UNDERSIGNED IS PRE .I PARED TO MAKE LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES On the Coming Season s Clip of WOOL, FREE OF COMMISSION. INTEREST AT LOWEST CURRENT RATES. GROWERS have the Choice ot Selling either at the ASHBURTON SALES, or m CHRISTCHURCH, or SHIPPING. I Shall Hold REGULAR SALES DURING THE SEASON, having arranged with the New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Company, Limited, to act as mv Financial Agents , | and Auctioneers. Every care and attention will be used m displaying, properly lotting;, ekssi fying, and valuing the Wool. -■ Account Sales will be rendered by the New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Company, Limited, with their usual promptitude. WOOLPACKS, TWINE, ktc, I At Lowest Current Rates. John G. Bestell WOOL STORES; WEST STREET, ASHBUFfOK.



STEPHENS X> ROS. • TEPHENS JDROS, MARKET HOUSE "TN Order to be enabled to solicit the f&TOUTS of Stationholders and Farmers, we^have just'added to our shock • POWDERED & LUMP RADDLE, ISBD, BLUE, & BLACK BRANDING OILS, RAW, & BOILED OILS, TURKEY OIL STONES, LAMPBLACK, ETC., --ALSO THE NOTED— 8.8.A. SHEEP SHEARS So wtril known, and admitted by all j I experienced Shearers to be the best, j We have also replenished our stocks m Watches,. Clocks, Potket Knives, Table Cutlery, Spoons, , Pannikins, Billies, Kettles, [Pots, Pans, Crockery, Strops, etc. ALL ORDERS by. Post or otherwise Promptly despatched. SATISFACTION is our Mottoj. STEPHENS BROS. MABKET HOUSE ASH BURTON. Fffl. SPiAJRROW TAILOKa AND •MEN'S M & R C h R. EAST BTBPTO.'. :



NOW'S THE TIME TO USE . IIED WSOOD'S SCALY BLIGHT BPECIFIO D. THOMAS. " ; my cjloveks FOR THE SEASON HAVE JUST COME TO HAND f Per Smr "Nhlson.J THEY ABE Al IN QUALITY ■ ■ • '„■-.. ,'■ . -, ■■'■ ■ AND .. LOW IN PRICE, THEY" .ARE UtiBST and SONS, of LONDOtfj CHOICEST SEEDS. INSPECTION INVITED. SAMPLEF"BUPPLiED, DrrHOMAS, ■ _-_~. ABHBUBTON. D. THOMAS (Jjice of Matsos, Cox amti Co. AUCTIONEER, LAND,"TNSUBANCE, and ESTATE.^AGENT, VALUATOR, WOOL and GRAIN BROKER A S II B ,TJ E T OK T OANS Negotiated. Weekly Sales of Live Stock ; Tinwald and Asfeourton alternatelj'. Fortnightly Sales of Sheepskins, Fat, and Hides on FRIDAYS. Sales of Wool throughout the Season. Grain bought and sold on Commission, Clearing Saies as per arrangement > LONDON AND LANCASHIRE FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY. I hare been appointed Agent for the above Company and ani now prepared^ take Jfisks n» Buildings, andJJGrowing Crops at current rates. , WOOT'* WOOL. WOOL, TATTERSALL'S, WEST STREET, ASHBUETOJSi: | liM Prepared to make LIBEUAr:CASH ADVANCES agaiusb the Grow' Clip of WOOL, placed mmy hand for'SALE m Ashburton, or Shipment £ng nd. WOOLPACKS, TWINE, OILJ RADDLE &o." SUPPLIED? " D. THOMAS. ■;■■; . : : " ' '■ ASHBURTON



IPOSTFOXsTEI^; JPOIR, ' ■. ■ -■■,' ■ '' . J • ■• , ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ . ; • " ■ ■ -■■■ ■: ■ ; ■, • . ■:■■ 3) OWING TO THE TBEMENDOUS BUSINESS THE SHOW IS DOING IN CHKITCHURGH, ; DIRECT FBOM AMERICA. DIRECT FBOM AM-SBICA WIETH BEO^.' iiiiniimi miiiiii: np,ih ooiMiJPj^isr^ Three Times Larger and Better Than Ever., THE NEW DATE Jinm iide if. 10, Commencing at EIGHT o'clock. I.OCATIOHT- Wakanui Road, near Central Hotel. Nothing of importance preceding, and you will never care to sefe any Show that follows. All previous Efforts eclipsed. New American Artistes. Sole and .hqual Proprietors . , ... . Wieth Beothers General Business Manager . . ...... Alexander 35—-Spirited Barebacked Horses-—35 Eeined, Bidden, and Driven by a Single Equestrian. Imitation has been crudely attempted of this Brilliant and Dashing Show, but it never has been, never can be, equalled Phenomenal Riding: Acts. Also, do not forget our '■ ; SBW SPECIAIiTY COMPANY, Imported specially from America, headed by the Princes of Comedy, PEKEY, the BYANS, LULU, BILLY, the ACKEBMANS, PEABL. ! Concert ... ... ... One shilling extra Also, Numerous Side Shows of every description, forming the greatest Carnival ever witnessed m New Zealand. LOW PAJRES. EXCURSION TBAINS. Beduced "Rates by road or rail. POPULAB PBICES .... . . . . . 8s and «S. Don't forget the new date -m:o:ctd.a.it, 3sro"v- 10 ---—Now comes our startliug Novelty-—^Direct from America — Wl« Will) WEMW A\l> HIPPOBROMC2. Monday Afternoon, November 10. *'" ASHBUKTOH DOMAIN Genuine American Indians. Kod and Dusky Warriors. All the greatest Tribes represented. Thrilling Episodes. Our large Company of the most daring Cowboys m the United States, headed by the HenoWed rip™ m ton- Scouts. Guides. Indians. Nevelty, Splendour, Romance, and Genius are all combined m this grea■" Exhibition of ours to please the public. Thrilling Incidents of Indian and Cowboy Exploits. A huge Hippodrome. Roman Chariot Races. Diverting Obstacle Races?. Pony Express Riding. Cowboy Frolics. Sports of Ancient Borne Revived. Expert Mexican Vaqueros. Thrilling Lassoing. Beautiful Squawe. Rare and Matchless Prairie Life. Attack on the Deadwood Coach. Hanging a Horse Thief General Custer's Rally. Mountain Meadow Massacre. Border Life m all its phases. A World Within A World. Am Exhibition that Set England, the Continent, and America Wild. Nothing spared to make this Show an event chronicled! m the ininda of everyone for years to, come. EVERYBODY WILL BE THERE. DON'T FORGET THE OPENING. OF ■ OUR TWO IXISTXIVCT SHOWa ; WILD WEST SHOW AND HIPPODROME— AffiemoOE 2-30, ASIIBTOTOIT DOMAIN; Admission, 2s JHMHOT.fi DOUBLE CIRCUS COMPANY, POPULAR PRICES. . . . ..,. 3sand2s. j| For further Particulars see P'ctoral Posting-Couriers and NewsjMipeW * X 119 JAMES HUGK)] Adtance Agent.



ASHBURTON ELECTION MB C. W. PUBNELL Will Address the Electors at the ODDFELLOWS' HALL. •n TUESDAY, 28th OCTOBER, At 8 p.m. 10 152 "~~TOYAL TINWALD LOiJGI7~~ 1.0.0.F.M.U. rpHE ANNIVERSARY of tho above 'JL Lad;.;*, will be celebrated by a BALL ON SHOW NIGHT, OCTOBER 31st., IN THK TEMPLAR HALL. Tickets, 4s ; Ladies free. Refreshments Provide*!. Music by Mr H. Gate.-?.



TO THE ELECTORS OF ASHBUIITON. /^1 ENTLEMEN,— Having been requested by many of the Electors of this District lo offer myself as a Candidate to represent your interests m Parliament, I have much pleasure m placing my services at your disposal. I will arrange at an early date to address you at every convenient centre of population throughout the District. I have the honor to be Your Obedient Servant, 10 147 EDWARD G. WRIGHT.



Public Notices WANTED Tenders for clearing Forty Acres Swamp. For particulars apply on Reserve 1110, Hinds. Tender? accepted THURSDAY, 30th inst. R. B. LUSCOMBK, 10 153 Willowby. rpKNDERS are called for Renting ohe _L Oddfellows' Hall for Race Nights, Nov. 19th and 20th. Tenders to be sent to the undersigned by TUESDAY, tho 28th. ROBERT ELSTON, 10 166 ' " Lessee. J



TO STAND THIS SEASON. The Thoroughbred Horse Madlleathean Will stand m Ashburfcon, and Travel the Surrounding Districts' this Seneon. 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 Eng]and. He won the Chester Cup, and ran a dead heat with Buckstone for the Ascot Cup. Buckstone was another grand horae, 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 600 guineas aside, which he won m a canter. Tim Whiffler was the sire of Briseis, who won the Melbourne Cup and Derby, and the dam of Macilleathean being by Fisherman shows his grand strain of blood, as a gtudy of the Stud Book will show that Musket's great success has been from Australian bred mares, 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 terms and any further particulars apply to G. & W. ROBINSON, 10 159 Proprietors, Newlands. NOTICE. ' SPECIAL BANK HOLIDAY. "OURSUANT to the terms of the _L "Banks'and Bankers Act, 1880," and the " Banks and Bankers Act Amend ment Act, 1882," FRIDAY, the 31st day of October, 1890, is hereby appointed a Special Bank Holiday at the Ashburton s»nd Rakaia offices of the undermentioned Banks. The Bank of Australasia, E. W. MORRAH, Inspector. The Union Bank of Australia, Limited, JOSEPH PALMER, Chief Officer for New Zealand. The Bank of New South Wales, \ W. G. RHIND, Inspector, The Bank of New Zealand, J. M. BUTT, 10 158 For the General Manager. tfN K^^TKAMSHIF COMPANY, (LIMITED.) NOTICE IN consequence of the Disorganisation of Shipping Labor, the Directors re gret they are UNABLE TO ADVERTISE THK RUNNING OF STEAMERS AS USUAL. Intending PASSENGERS and SHIP PERS will receive ALL POSSIBLE INFORMATION at the Company's Offices, GEORGE JAMESON, Agent, Ashburfon, '



ASHBURTON AGRICULTURAL AND , PASTORAL ASSOCIATION. THE THIRTEENTH ANNUAL EXHIBITION OF Stock, Implements, dc, WILL be held ab tho COUNTY SALEYARDS, ASHBURTON, ON FRIDAY, 3 Ist OCTOBER 1890. JN^ j C. QUANJS, Secretary.



Holloway's Pills.—Health or Wealth ? —No sane person would hesitate an instant m the choice between these two conditions. Now is the season to secure the former, cither by restoring or confirming it. These pills expels all impurities from the system which fogs, foul vapours, and variable tempertitres engendered during winter. This medicine also acts most wholesomely upon the skin by dirgorging the liver of its accumulated bile, and by exciting the kidneys to more energetic action ; it increases the appetite for food and strengthens the diges tives process. The stomach and liver, with which moat; disorders originate, are fully under the control of these regenerative pills, which act very kindly, yet more efficiently, on the tender bowels.



GOVERNMENT NOTICES. *■ NEW ZEALAND i^tAILWAYS. ASHBURTON AGRICULTURAL AND PASTORAL SHOW, 31st OCTOBER, "QASSENGERS can leave iahburton JIT for the Saleyards siding (opposite to the Show grounds) at 11 a.m., and return at 5.15 p.m. Return fares, 6d, firßt-class ; 4d, second. The latter train will go through to Timaru, leaving Ash burton at 5 35 p.m., and running 1 hour 50 minute Viter than the times of the 3.45 p.m. train on Tuesdays, Thursdays, 'and Saturdays. There will be a train from Timaru to Ashburton at 11.55 a.m., as on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays. The train from Ashburton to Mount Somers will start at 5.45 p.m., and run 1 hour 20 minutes later than time table timts. The 8 a.m. and 11 a.m. trains from Christchurch, and the 3.40 p.m. train for Christchurch, will stop at the Saleyards siding for convenience of passengers, if required. Ordinary return fares. Passengers from North of Ashburton for the Saleyards siding must book to Ashburton. 10 15 BY ORDHR. JOSfcPH GILLOTTS STEEL PEN S ARE THE BEST. JENSEN'S COD LIVER OIL. MADE ONLY FROM THE FRESHEST LIVERS Wit tasteless; DIGESTIBLE- j



ruDiio Notices. WESLEYAN SUNDAY SCHOOL. GRAND FLORAL CONCERT and TEA MEETING. C« vtneron Street Church, AKhlmrton. TOMORROW (Tuesday), Oct. 28, 1890; '..tea at 6 p.m. Concert, 8 p.m. 1 80 Performers and Orchestra. Tea anct*^o»cerfc, Is 6d; Concert only, Is. odl>fellows' hall. 1 Lessee and Director, MR OHAS. CHARRINGTON. FRIDAY', OCTOBEE 31st, ONE IsfIGHT ONLY. Slio>v IN ijSflit. »Slio>v TSlfeht. First and only appearance m Ashburton, MISS JANET ACHURCH. MISS ,',A NET ACHURCH. MISS JANET ACHURCH. npHE celebrabsd young English Trage _L dienne supported by a Powerful Company of English and Australian Artisfi, .including MR HERBERT FLEMMING, M.WB Alice Norton. Mr H. Chicliester MiM Helen Kmniard Mr H. Power Mi as Marie Brookes Mr R. E. Watson Mi«s StellaDarbyshiro Mr Brian England Jtfi«.s -Rose Hawthorne Mr H. Hihes ■:• '■ •■:, ■ ' ' AKl> Mr Chas. Charrington, The Popular London Actor. ETttiT> AY, OpTORER 31 POSITIVELY ONE NIGHT ONLY. Mai'k (Viiiiton's celebrated emotional DramiN H'lS POWER, IN HiJ? Full particulars Ul future advertisement. j£LL Manager, W. H, MANNING 10*16?