and nauseous kind of gas or wind came up into his throat, like the effluvia from a tomb. His wife called his attention to the ghastly yellow colour of his eyes and skin, and once m a while he would have a spell of palpitation of the heart that made him afraid of falling dead—perhaps m some lonely place. In spite of it all, however, Policeman Jones kept on duty as much as ever he could. Of course. So would any honest, plucky man. But he slept fitfully, with bad dreams. He cried oilt sometimes wit 11 the terror of them, and the frightened children said, "Is papa going to die?" He wa.«, and is, one of the most patient a Ad* loving of men, yet now he was cross and.surly, to his family. Then something . new developed. There came a pain under his left shoulder blade ■; his wrists and kneea grew swollen and painful ; tins wars rheumatism, caused, the doctors said, by the undigested and fermented food having poisoned the blood. Kidney and bladder .complaint followed -for they also are merely symptoms of indigestion and dyspepsia. The policeman now felt that he must give up, and, if he did, then what ? He could foresee nothing >»ut destitution. Now we come to the event which sug gested the question with which this short history begins : Was it an accident or was it a link m a saving chain 1 Enter ing the Holyhead station house one day, ill, depressed,' weak, and miserable, he saw a little pamphlet under the table. Ho picked it up and began to read it. In a few moments his mind was rivetted upon its pages. In clear, plain language he found his own case fully described, just as though the book had been written lor him and for him alone. It named a cure for all his ailments, a medicine called Mother Seigel's Curative Syrup. The plain honesty of the statements won his confidence. He procured half-a-dozen bottles through Mr Henry Wilson, of the Drug Hall, Holyhcocl. Taking it he began to improve, and all his aches and pains vanished m a few weeks. This was August, 1879. Ten years have passed, but not a sign or sympton of his ailment has returned. Mr Jones entered upon a more, lucrative business, and wher ever he goes he spreads the fame of Seigel's Syrup, and insists that the glimpse of the book on the table settled the point as to whether he should go tinder the sod or be the strong new man he has been ever since. .

Second Edition. THE ELECTIONS

MRS. BUXTON*AT GERALDINE.

Mr S. Buxton who represented the Rarigitata district m the last Parliament, met the electors and gave an account of his stewardship m the Volunteer Hall, Geraldinoj. on Friday evening. It coiri jnenced to rain heavily about ah hour liefore the meeting began, and continued without intermission till well on into the anoroing. Despite the weather, however, there was a large attendance. Mr A. "White, Chairman of the Geraldine Town Board, occupied the chair. Mr Buxton said that at a future meet ing he would address them as a candidate for the Geraldine seat, but that evening lie would simply give them an account of the work done during the session. He went on to say that he approved of the no-confidence motion, as he believed a dissolution would have been better, and would have cost the country less than a prolonged session, especially when:the state of the Premier's health, the alteration of the districts, and other matters were taken into consideration. .With regard vo the fight over the esti mates, Ihe thought some items weie rightly tte&iced, but he deprecated very strongly the salaries of the civil servants bemg°interfered with from time to time by the House. The heads of departments m Wellington were a staff of men that any nation m the world might be proud of, thoroughly capable and conscientious, and lie was convinced that scarcely a Minister m the Hou«e, except, perhaps, Sir Harry Atkinson, knew enough about their duties to interfere with their sala a-ies m the House. He was more than ever m favour of Mr Pyke's Private Schools. Bill, and justified his action with regard to it at some length. He maintained that it was only right that the Roman Catholics should receive a capi tation for educating the 9346 Roman Catholic children which they were now educating m their private schools. He gttid there was no doubt dummyism had been extensively resorted to m connection with the sale of Government lands, but the difficulty was to convict the offenders. As to buying lands from the Natives, he w4s decidedly opposed to that being done for the purpose of reselling it. If bought it should not be parted with again, but should be let. Otherwise the Natives should be allowed to sell it under Land Board regulations. He considered Mr Hutchison was an exceptionally clever »nd straightforward man, who had acted Jionestly and conscientiously m the charges he brought against the Govern ment), and that he was well able to defend himself m the action that had been brought against him. The strikers had made many blunders, perhaps the greatest being their affiliation with the Australian Unions. However, lie believed that Unionism would eventu ally prove a boon to both employers and employed. He admired the men for the excellent order, except m one or two in stances, that had been maintained by i them. He was decidedly opposed to federation with Australia, more especially \ after the experience with regard to the strike. The appointment of Comniis- j sioner Edwards, he believed, was contrary I to law, and totally unnecessary. Should a Liberal Government be elected at the coming elections he thought the subject would be brought up again. Replying to questions, Mr Buxton said lie thought a dissolution would have been cheaper and better than a prolonged second session. He considered a capita tion allowance for Roman Catholic chil dren of say half the amount paid to State schools would not tend to create ill-feeling between Catholics and Protestants, but rather the opposite. The Railway Com missioners had not, m his opinion, yet had a fair trial. He was decidedly opposed to letting or selling the railways to Com panies, as they were a valuable asset, and it was better to keep them m good order, even if they paid a low rate of interest, than to let them and have the rolling stocic deteriorate. Mr Buxton was accorded a hearty vote of thanks and confidence.

The Chmtclmrch "Preaa" says, m re ferring to Walter A, Wood exhibits at the recent Metropolitan Show, that the New Zealand manager deserves credit for pro viding "the best display of harvesting machines ever seen on a New Zealand show ground." The exhibit included several of the single apron reapers and binders, an elerator machine, a combined reaper and mower, a new steel mower, an enclosed gear side delivery reaper, an enclosed gear mower, and a horse rake. An Auckland contemporary declares the property tax is vicious m principal. So far as property assessed under it is bringing m an income no harm is done, but when it goes outside that is simply "sweating" money (idfc of the people, aud is not taxation at all. As Mr Joseph Lloyd and another young man were coming m from Winslow at an early hour. this.morning they discovered the Ashburton traffic bridge to be on lire. The fire was only m a preliminary stage, and the prompt application of a bucket or two of water suppressed the incipient con flagration. The fire is Supposed to have originated through someone throwing a lighted match on the bridge*, which falling between the creviaes, set .fire to some debris which was fanned into a flame by the lug wind blowing at the time,

There are about 250,000 Indians n the United States. AttheCJ.C. Meeting Mr D. O'B-ien'a Florrie won the Elective Stakes, Mr 11. Lunn's Count D'Orsay the Ladies' Purse, ami the Consolation Stakes where appropriated by Ruby. We are informed that a strike of carriers took'place m Ashburton to-day m con nection with the haulage of Wild West »hmv material to the Domain. The strike did not lust more than a few moments, the parties coming to terms without calling m the advice of any outside organisation. Thn Ashburton Lodge, 1.0. G.T., mv. tod the sister lodges of the district to a social gathering m the Orange Hall on Friday last- About 120 members were present, BroHiggs, C.T., presiding One candidate was initiated, and one who had strayed was restored to the fold. The District Deputy, Bra 1, Scott, on behalf of the Lodge, presented Bro Higga with a diploma as a-mark of appre ciation of his services at C.T. Bro Higgs was also presented with a G.L. collar, and Bro Pearson with a silver shield for special services to the Lodge. Both brothers made suitable acknowledgment. Tea, coffee, and an abundance of good things were handed round, to which justice was done. An excellent programme, consisting of several somrg, readings, violin solos, and a perform ance on the handbells by Bro Marsden, was got through. A hearty vote of thanks was accorded the visitors, Bros T. M. Jones and J. VV. Sawle responding. The proceedings terminated at 10.30 p.m. Glorious weather was experienced for the Victorian Racing Club s Spring Meeting on Saturday. The Foal stakes were won by The Spot; Flemington Stakes by Lord Hopetoun; VJR.C; Handicap by Correze ; Steeplechase jy Sir Wilfred ; Canterbury Plate by Mega phone ; Free Handicap by Muriel. A curious accident happened just after the start for the Canterbury Plate, Tom Hales, who was riding The Admiral, breaking his stirrup iron. Hales, after vainly attempting to pull tip the favourite fell off at the nine furlong post, but fortunately escaped without injury. Carbine's split hoof is still discharging blood and matter, which has evidently been gather ing for some time. The ring has been heavily hit throughout the meeting, both straight out and m doubles, and there arc rumoura afloat that some oi the book makiug fraternity are missing.

THtf ABttßtTiriM GUABDiAKi MOftftAt, JSfOtEMBEB 10, 1890,



D. THOMAS (Lace of Matsok, Cox axd V,o. AUCTIONEER, LAND, INSURANCE, and ESTATKJAGENT, VALUATOR, WOOL and GRAIN BROKBR A S II B U R TO Wo— * ■ ■o—-—- X OANS Negotiated. Weekly Sales of Li va Stock ; Tinwald snd Ashourton Iternately Fortnightly Sales of Sheepskins, Fat, and Hides on FRIDAYS Sales of Wool throughout the Season. Grain bought and Bold| on Commission. Clearing Sales as per arrangement LONDON AND LANCASHIkK FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY. Ih*»T been appointed Agent for the above Company and am now prepared take risks on Buildings, and Growing Crops at current rates, WOOL. WOOL, WOOL* . TATTERSALL'S, WEST STREET. ASHBUUTO*; I\M!!Prfcpared to make LIBERAI CASH ADVANCES against the Grow Clip of,.V. rOOL, placed mmy hand for SALE .m A»hburton,"or Shipment Sng nd WOOLPACKS, TWINE, OIL RADDLE &c\«|;SUPPIJED? ■ : I>. 'IHOMAS,



AETIFICIAL ' AND r Chemical Manures. ENGLISH AND COLONIAL MANUFACTURE. ~T HAVE FOR SALE IN LARGE OR SMALL QUANTITIES ;— GUANO SUPERPHOSPHATE .: HIGH CLASS SUPERPHOSPHATE DISSOLVED EONES :;_■■■... : . BONE DUST^' ' . . • TURNIP SEEDS ABERDEEK AND OTHER yARIETIES. . . . : All of the Best Quality, and at the lowest currant pr'OQi GEORGE^fAIESOF A.SHBUKTON AND RAKAIA. WOOLV WOOL, WOOL. BBAeOM 1 IS©O-©l. 11/'E ABE PREPARED to MAKE LIBEBAL CASH ADVANCES OK W •. .' ■ ." ; GROWING CLIPS PLACED IN OUR HANDS FOR SALE. NO COMMISSION CHARGED ON ADVANCES, '■•-■'■■  . AND NO COMMISSION CHARGED FOR OFFERING WOOL UNLESS A SALE IS EFFECTED. WOOLPACKS, TWINE, &c, - ' • • SUPPLIED AT LOWEST CURRENT RATKJSf FRIEDLANDER BROS. NOW S THE TIBIE TO USE f KED WOOD'S SOALY BLIGHT SPECIFJC __ _!__ D. THOItfAS. MY GLOYBBS; FOR THE SEASON HAVE JUST COME TO HAND, Per Ship "Nklsox. THEY AEE Al IN QUALITY AND LOW IN PRICE, THEY ARE HORST and SONS, op LONDON OHOICEST SEEDS. INSPECTION INVITKD. SAMPLES"SUPPLIED DrTHOMAS, ASHBURTON.



WE ARE CASH BUYERS ALL TIMES ,QF ; H'hEAT OAIS BARLEY, RYEGRASS PIiAS . , WK HAVE FOJI S4LE . ■-.. ARTIFICIAL TURNIP MANURES, FRILDLANDBR BROS. . . ; !



ABSOLUTE PROTECTION AGAINST FIRE Manufacturers of ULCAN PAINT . AND • ■ SOTERIA. Absolute protection against extension ] of fire. I Color cards and test shingles with inkruo* tions and proofs of on materials furnished?



TO STAND THIS SEASON AT GROVE FARM, TINWALD, THK THOROCTGHBRHD HoitSß, PerMn Warbeck 11, By Perkiu Warbeck (imp), dam Miss Kate (imp), the 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 LIVERY STABLES. JOHN NEWMAN, Proprietor. fTTHESE old established and favorite _L central Livery Stables are now m my hands, and it will be my constant oftbrt to again bring their business into the front rank, and make these stables what their position and accommodation warrant then*— THE PREMIER LIVERY STABLES of the Ashburton County. Buggies, Traps, Saddle Horse's,' etc., al ways ori hire, with skilful drivers ready at the shortest notice. ' Open or Close Carriages fur Wedding or other parties. Cabs at any hour, day benight. . LOOSE BOXES for stallions and,race horses. Country customers are guaran teed every accommodation at the lowest current rates. i JOHN NEWMAN, Proprietoa. T N CONSEQUENCE OF THE Suite Strike, an utter collapse of the RETAIL ,Dll APERY, and CLOTHING TRADES 'has taken place, and the business of the "WJw»lesale llouscs is paralysed, and their Warehouses Blocked with the Season's Shipments; consequently any one m =i position to buy could havt? done so at Tlivir own JPi*iec rtnil Term*. 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 tions now marked m Plain Figures on our Goods that the foregoing state ment regarding the Wholesale Stocks is perfectly reliable. MITCHELT JP^ mURNET3 ITCHEL_i_J 06 XURNEXi KAIAPOI HOUSE. DO G S. MANY years since we had the pleasure to introduce to the jmblic the BUFFALO MEAT DOGS BISCUITS,' now so extensively used m the principal kennels of the World. , . Sinoe that time we have made many im portance improvements m their manufacture —improvements not of the nature of veget able compounds which may be added to any food of a trifling cost, but of the nature to produce good hard flesh and muscle, ingre dients 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 Dot 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 most successful food for dogs that is possible to produce. It is important to notice that every biscuit is etamped—"Buffalo Meat, Trade Mark," the quality of which we guarantee. Twenty sh.iilmgs per cwt, carriage paid SOLE MANUFACTURERS, W. G. CLARK & SONS, ANCHOR PATENT BISCUIT WORKS, LIMEHOUSE, LONDON, E.C. Established 1851. BRANCH OFFICE ft FACTORY. 754 Washington Street, New York.



HERCULES MAKING POWDER IS THE BUST. ITIHOSE who have not tried it, should ask their Grocer for it. Makes splen did Bread Cakes Sooner, Pastry, >fec.|



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r "WIRTfIS' WiLB" "WEST G01BIHED: OWING to their Great Success m Chmtchurch. the proprietors have decided to prolong their Season for Twelve Nights, opening here on jvconsrx)^."^, znto'v;- 10 For positively ONE DAY ONLY. Afternoon, at 2.30 ; Night, at 8. Location—Wakanui Road, next Central Hold. DIRECT FROM AMER IC A. "VT-IS-T 1!!: BROS.' WIIjQI WjEST 4DOJMDBOr ED SHOWS DOUBLE CIRCUS OOMPANY. j Roman Hippodrome and Wild West Exhibition. After a successful season of three weeks m Christchurch. Mammoth Five Pole Tent, the largest ever used n\Aus, tralasia. Brilliantly lighted with gas specially laid on. POPULAR PRICES.' . ..... 4gANp$S. SPECIAL. SPECIAL. SPECIAL. GRAND OPEN; AIR C A RN I V A L. Ashburton Domain at 2.30, on MOltd^y, H"OVen|lier 1.0 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 forget our opening date—N OVKIM BE R 10. 10 93 JAMES HUGO, Advance Agent. \



MR D THOMAS.""" BULLOCK'S .AJiCADE. FIRST-CLASS DRAUGHT MARES. "PN THOMAS has received instruc \.J% ti"U'3 from Mis W. J. Stoddart (odb of the largest prisse-takers at the Ashburton Show) to sell by Public Auction a*. Bullock's Arcade, on SATURDAY, 15th NOVEMBER,. 1890, at 2 o'clock, The following Pure Clydesdale MARES, with undeniable Pedigrees :— GIPSY, by Major 'imp.).dam Gipsy, by Prince Royal (imp.) POLLY, by Major, dam King Fergus mare. EMPRESS, filly; by Early Morning, dam Gipsy. DIAMOND, 3yrs, by Prince Imperial, dam Pride, by Pride of Scotland. D. THOMAS, .Ashburton. " These Marcs will stand inspection/ and c;m be strongly recommended to thqgje m search of Horses fit to work/ and at the same time to produce foals able to hold their own m any show rinii m New Zealand. " "■ 11t43 ~~~TINWALD SALEYARDS. SPECIAL ENTRIES. nr\ BREEDING SOWS. D THOMAS has received instruc • tions from .J. Gmgo, Esq., to sell at Tinwald Saleyards, on TUESDAY. 18th NOVEMBER, 1890, m Pig, many of them 'with pedigrees. Such an opportunity of obtaining well bred Sows m farrow. to pedigree Boars m.iy never oequr again, and as they will be sold without reserve Farmers should take time by the forelock and come prepared to purchase, as it is a well-known lict that generally it is tlio " pig that pay* the Rint." Also,- — On account of Mr John Small, Several young Shorthorn BULLS, which were prize-takers at the last Ashburton Show. 11J41 D. THQMAS.^ Clearing Sale THURSDAY, 13th NOVEMBER, 1890. TIJfR D- THOMAS has received m JAjL structions from Mr Thos. Tottt (who is leaving the district) to sell by Public Auction, on THURSDAY, 13th NOVEMBER, 1890, on the Premises, Tancred atreet, Ash burton, the following well-preserved Furniture and Effects, viz. :— PIANO, by Bord. Suite of FURNITURE m cretonne. Side Board. Gilt CLOCK, with Glass 'Shade (very handsome). "~- Three Chests of Drawers, Iron Bed steads, Child's Cot. Brass Top Bedstead with Spring Mattresses. Three Withstands and Ware, three Dressing Tables. Three Swing Looking Glasses, Aim Chair, Mirror with Gilt Frame, Dresser with Shelves, Three Carpets, Two Lamps, Linoleum, Couch, Mangle, Portable Boiler, Lawn Mower, Kitchen Requisites, Crockery, &c, &c. Also, —A number of well-bred Fowls, and a larg3 quantity of Sundries. Sale at 1 o'clock sharp. D. THOMAS, U§4o Ashburton. LONGBEACH ROAD BOARD. ~~~ TENDERS are invited for the follow ing works — Shingling and making drain on' She pherd's road. Making drain and forming track on Boundary road opposite Reserve 737, about 80 chains. Shingling pares of Longbeach road where required between Surveyors road and Longbeach station. Shingling out of Side drain part of Boundary . road from Windermere road towards Hinds, about 60 chains. ' . Specifications may be seen at our Office, where Tenders close at 12 noon on SATURDAY, November 22nd, 1890. C. E. FOOKS & SON, : 11t45 District Surveyors, j BOROUGH OF ASHBURTON. ANNUAL ELECTION FOR MAYOR. IN Pursuance of the Municipal Cor porations Act, 1886, and the "Regu lation of Local Elections Act, 187 l!," I hereby give Notice that the Annual Election for Mayor will be held p_fc the Borough Council Chambers, ' Baring Square West, on WEDNESDAY, the 26th clay of November, 1890. Nominations m the form prescribed 5n the Second Schedule of the "Regulation of Loo*J Elections Act. 1870 " Will be reeeivwj.at the Town Clerk's Office, Ashburtoi^ till 12 o'clock noon on MONDAY, the 17th day of November, 1890. A t\*B«*it; of £10 must accompany each nomination. CHASER FOOSB, I : •Returning Officer Borough Council Offices Ashburfcon, Nbvenber 10, 18,90, 10*50



MR GEORGE JAMESON ;' ; " IMPORTANT SALE of ■;." Stock, Implements* : Furniture, and Sundries^ AT RAKAIA. riIHE undersigned has been instruct eel X by various clients to offer by Public Auction, at his Parkaia Y^ircls, on THURSDAY, 13™H NOVEMBER, As ■s Prime Fat SHEEP. ■QA Merino EWES with 28 Lambs. n cows. pf Head Store CATTLE. ! Q Fat BULLOCKS. 15-year-old MARE, broken to chains. -| 3-year-old COLT—-a grand hack, _L unbi^oken. A YEARLING by Johnny Faulkner A YEARLING by Kelvin. A DRAY and FRAME. Several lines of Pigs, Plymouth Rbck, and other descriptions of Fowls, McCormick String Binder, Double-Furrow Plough, Spring Cart, Oaten Sheaf Chaff, etc., etc. A substantial Four-rooraed COTTAGE for removal; will be sold as a whole or m sections. About 150 Cords Gum Saplings and FIREWOOD, m lots of about 1| Cords. SPECIAL ENTRY. Th c - HouKeh old FURNIT URE and EFFECTS of the Rev. H. Collins, who i.s leaving the District. iSalc at 12 Noon. GEO. JAMESON. J. R. BLAND, 11142 Auctioneer.



■W h ) *' JIO TRAVEL m the Ashburton and Surrounding Districts, and Stand at C'nokson's S:ablos. ,* Thk Carriage Stallion Burns Bobbie Burns is a dark bay, standing 16-Jf hands high, with line 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 1 Burns, by Young Detractor, dam Jess, by Tasman. Detractor, by Traducer, dam Emelitie, by Sleigh^-of hand, junior. Bobbie Burns won tvo first prizes at the Tiniaru Show, against all colliers ; first prize at Oamaru against all comers, aod second against " Berlin," at Oamam, 1888. He has also proved himself a suio foal-getter. . j Miss Cave, winner of the Maiden at Lancaster Park Trotting races, is daughter Bobbie Burns from Wait-a-wee. He is also wire of several noted trotters Terms, £3. Groumage tee, 5s payablo at first service* All demands payable t > Groom after January, 1891, For particulars apply to Groom n charge or E. COOKSON WAKANUI Annual Races and Sports. WILL BE HELD IN Mr JAMES BROWN'S PADDOCK, Nethbubv Farm, WAKANUI ON December 16th, 1890. PKOGEAMME: HORSE RACES. 1. Handicap Huedle Race. Sweep take of 10s ;£5 added. Second horse £2 from stake. 1| miles. Six hurdles. 11 stone. 2. Wakanui Cur Handicap, of f 10. 1| miles. Nomination, ss; M*eptance, ss. Open race. 3. District Trot, of £5 ; second horse, £2. 3 miles. Entrance, ss. 10 stone. 4. Hurry Scurry, for entrance money. ATHLETIC EVENTS. 1. Handicap Bicycle Race. Trophy, valued £5. Competitors must be mem bers of some recognised Bicycle Club. Entrance, 3s 6d. 2. Handicap Hurdle Rack. Quarter mile. Entrance, 2s. Ist, £1 ; 2nd, 10s. 3. Quoits. Entrance, 2a. Ist, £1 ; 2nd, 10s. 4. Standing High Jump. Entrance Is. Ist, 15s ; 2nd, 7s 6d. 5. Boys' Race, under 17. Entrance, Is. Ist, 15s • 2nd, 7s 6d. 6. Mile Flat Handicap. Entrance, 2s 6d. Ist, £2; 2nd, £1. 7. Wheelbarrow' Race. Enhance, Is. Ist, 15s ; 2nd, 7s 6d. 8. Hundred Yards Race. Ist, £1; 2nd. 10s. Entrance, 2s. 9. Single Girls' Race. Ist, 15s; 2nd, 10s. 10. Pole Vaulting. Entrance, 2s Ist, £1; 2nd, 10s. 11. Three .Hundred Yards Handicap (flat). Ist, £1 10s; 2nd, 15s. Entry 2s 6d. 12. Married Women's Raci:. Ist, £1;, 2nd, 10s. 13. Boys' Race, under 14. Entrance, Is. Ist, 10s ; 2nd, ss. 14. Tossing the Caber. Entrance, 3s. Ist, £1 ; 2nd, 10s. 15. Running Hkjh Jump. Entrance, Is. Ist, £1; 2nd, 10s. A number of Special Prizes will be given. Nomination for Horse Races, accom panied by fee, must be m the hands of the Secretary not later than THURSDAY, the llfch December, at 8 p.m. Accept ance on the ground. Nomination for Bicycle Race, Handicap Hurdle Race (running), j mile, 1 Mile Flat Handicap, 100 yards, 300 yards Handicap, on the same date. RULES. First race to start at 12 sharp. Three horses to start, or no race. Should any dispute arise, the dccisioil of the Sports Committee to be final. All protests to be lodged within half-an hour of the race, and to be accompanied by a deposit of 10 per cent of the dis puted stake. The said deposit to be forfeited should the protest prove frivolous. The Committee reserve the right to alter the order of events. District Trot and Hurry Scurry con fined to the Wakanui Road Board District. All other events ope«* Other events post entry Admission to the Grounds— One shilling for each adult; children under 12 free ; and 6d for each horse. Various amusements on the ground. Refreshments provided. J. COCKBURN ; Hon. Secretary. The Sports Ball will b» held m the Evening m the Main School. Tickets, 3s 6d ; ladies free. Refresh ments providedj 1110tl20 9



wakanui river board. ; | notice. : ALL Rates unpaid on November 20fch will be sued for. ; 11+4 V) BY ORDER. To Stand this So*son and Tr.ivel the Wakanui and Rakaia Districts. Th' 2 .Purebred Clykesimle Stallion Sir Archibald SIR ARCHIBALD is a bright bay, six years old, stands 17 hands high, was brsd by Archibald Yates, North Loburn, sire Chieftain, Chieftain's sire, Prince Royal, was imported by John MoKellar, 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 Both well, 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 ciam, 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 was 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, 10134 Aslil urtoii.



MR W. C. WALKER WILL ADDRESS THE ELECTORS OF ASHBURTON ON THUESDAY EVENING, 13th inst., at HAMPSTEAD SCHOOLROOM, AND ON FBIDAY EVENING, 14tH ■ INST., AT FLEMINGTON SCHOOLROOM- Both Evenings at 8 p.m. 11 i)l % —,—— —"— • TO TRAVEL ASHBURTON, WA NUI, WATERTON, FLEMtNGTOK AND WILLOWB7 DISTRICTS. TIIK TIIOROUGHB Bouser* ROUSER is a Grey Horse standing 16 hands, by the renowed Messenger (sire of the Lad, etc.), dam Kate O'Shane, Cnledon (imp.) ; Kate O'Shane out of Laura, by Emigrant (imp.), out of a daughter of Spaewife, by Skeleton (imp.). ROUSER is the sire of Mexico, winner of many races; of Balderdash, who trotted 3 miles m Bmin 42secs, 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 0 43 J. PORTER, Ashburton. mo STAND AT OWNER'S FARM 1 AND TRAVEL THE WAKANUI RAKAIA AND ASHBURTON DIS TRICTS. THE Purebred Entire 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 ss, payable first service. For further particulars and cards, —i Apply JOHN GILMOUR Proprietor, o§3B Wakanui. TO TRAVEL THE WILLOWBY AND ASHBURTON DISTRICTS. The Clydesdale Entire Horse Young Beaconsfield ¥ounj4 jfteacoiisfield is a dark bay horse, with black points, six years old, by Lord Beaconsfield, Dam by Old Major, im ported, by F. H. Britten, Esq., of Avon side. Terms : Guarantee, £3 : season, £2, payable Ist January, 1891; groomage, ss. For further particulars apply to , H. GRAYBURN, Propn'etor, Willowby. T 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 HARKAWVY 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. \lbans was sire of Tasman, Malua, Sheet Anchor, Blink Bonny, Stockwel!, Wimbrel, Lady Betty, and other famous racehors while on the dams side, Harkaway's pedigree contains some of the best Dlood 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 ; groomage fee, 5s ; payable at first service. Good paddocks for Mares at 2s a week ; every care taken, but no responsibility. SAMUEL TIERNEY, Proprietor, 10t33 Methven.



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