by the principal buyers,and consequently, as a rule, fetch lower prices than large lots. LONDON WOOL BALKS. If no recent alterationh have taken place in the management of the colonial wool sales in London, the following are the principal acts performed by warehouae keepersand brokers in relation to them:— Wool on arriving at London is weighed on the Queen's beam in the dock where the ship lies. It is then carted to the warehouse where it is to be stored ; each bale is examined to see if any external indication of damage exists. If damage is found to exist the fact is recorded. The mark and number, with quality marks, are taken account of. Each bale is cut at one corner for sampling. The case is so cut that the crust of the wool can be raised. From under the (frust one pound of wool is taken arid' rolled in a half sheet of brown paper upon which has been inscribed the 1 sKips name,! mark, and number bf the bale. The corner of the bale opened is ■own up, and the bale placed with others of tho same mark and ship, accessible when required. The samples are sent m bundles of 12 to the broker. Before the time of sale the operation of i;; taring" takes place. As every bale cannot be tared, fair representative bales are taken, the cases stripped off and weighed in scales kept for the pur pose. Should a case weigh over lOlbs and under jLOjlbs it is called 101b tare, but should it weigh 10Mb or more, it is called 111b tare ; if lljlb it is called 121bs, arid so on upwards. The lotting is agreeable to the instruc tions furnished by the brokers, the result of their examination of the samples ; their instructions or •'lotting particulars" as they-are Cbllftd give fiimt of all the ship's name,: then the marks, with the lot as catalogued, stating the number of each bale intended to be * Lotting " is thus calling for each particular We from the store floor, and removing it to the show floor, and piling it in its proper position. When ho piled the bales are examined by the broker, and checked by the foreman, and any error rectified. The lotting being completed, cards are made out, one for each bale, stating the broker's name, number of bale, lot number, mark, and quantity in lot. lhese cards are each sewn on to their bale. Each bale is then cut open at the opposite end to that 'from which the .samples were taken, and a portion of the contents exposed for examination by the buyers. During the examination care is taken that, as fat as practicable, the wool drawn out is kept near its own. It i.«, after" the sale, carefully sorted and re turned to the bales again. When the weol is delivered lib draft per cut is allowed to the buyer on all-colonial wools. > Pieces pf wool, mixed with rubbish; which accrue in the process of working, are swept up from the various floors of the warehouses, picked, and sold at the first succeeding public sales, and the net • proceeds divided pro r«fo amongst the importers from whose bales they have accumulated. The operations described, With a great many more, such as deliver iii" etc,, ale performed by tho warehouse proprietors, for which they make the following charges:— _ ; On bales weighing liewt and under 3i«wt, 4s 2d; on .bales weighing 3£cWt and under scwt, 5s 6d ; on bales weighing , scwt and under 7|cwt, 7s. These charges are called the consolidated rates, covering all warehouse expenses, and also includes 12 weeks' rent if in curred by the importer, which is some times the case when he has to hold wool over to another sale. From the landing of the wool till its delivery from the warehouse brokers have no control whatever over it, they have nothing to do with Weighing it in or out, they do not draw the samples, and have nothing to do with the "taring." On receipt of the samples the broker has to class them for lotting into lots of suitable size, according to their respective qualities and .classes*, and has to report 43arefully upon, the same, as to qualities and values, affixing as nearly as the eye and judgment will admit, the rates proxi mafcely realized for similar wools at the last series of sales. The broker has to write out copies of his lotting instructions and send them to the respective warehouses, with orders to lay down and exhibit the bales in the order of allotment. He f has to ccc that the wools have been carefully laid down, carded with number of lot, and shown accordingly to his orders, and has to cause such alterations in lotting to he made as are necessary when discrepancies of quality are discovered prior to sale. He has to examine each bale of damaged wool, and see that it is properly shown before sale. After the sale he prepares and issues his invoices to buyers, and renders account sales to the importer, giving him credit on account sales for lib sample from each bale at two-thirds the average price realised for each account sale. He receives from the buyer, and accounts to the seller on or before the fourteenth day after the sale for the whole value of each catalogue.  ; His experience teaches him that he is studying the interests of the owners in making the lota large, say 20 to 30 bales ©f clean wool, and 40 to 50 of greasy When he receives instructions to make aittftfler lots he complies, but finds that large lots realise better prices than lots of 4, 5, or 6 bales* and single bales rarely ever fetch their full value. When it is discovered that tales contain more than one quality, they are placed lengthways in the gangways. , The delivery weights seldom ever agree with the Colonial weights. Wool as a rule gains in weight by the time it is sold in London; that is, if it lias been shorn in diy scorching r weather in the colonies ; but when shorn in damp dull weather it sometime* loses in, place of gaining weight by the time it is disposed of. I fear I have not explained the taring properly. It ought to be average, riot , single tares. For example, should 6 bales be •tripped, and the average of the 6 cases be iOUbs, the tare of the lot of wool, per hap« amounting to 50 bales, would be settled at lllbs.

Tlse Jwpker performs a great many other ierVicfis besides those which are made to appear here, and receives alto gether 4d per bale for sale expenses, and half per cent brokerage.—! am, &c. D. Ouvek. Chelmsford, October 28fch s 1890.

COUNTY COUNCIL.

A special meeting of the Ashburton County Council was held on Friday, 31st October, Present—Mr Walker (chairman), and Messrs Friedlamler, Grigg, Wright, Brown, and Coster, *The Chairman reported on the business done since last meeting, and the ranger's report* were read and approved. Mr McMillan, was granted leave of absence for the meeting. ; On the motion of Mr Wright it; was rewired that the water supply accounts be forthwith jniblialied with .explanatory notes. The Engineer's report wa* read as follows : Plains WAtbK Suffly.—The eondnjied freshets in tft£ hall distiicts are causing some disarrangement and work at tne. inlets, 'but the various supplies are being \ntpt WP w'tn very Htde intermission. The new race for settlers on and near Reserve 1496 is on the point of completion, A<*WRTOK*RA*O«TATAWAtER Surrj.t.—l he new ' race at Anama ha* t*en ppmpleted, and also the 1 loop from N race at Barfwd. &lnce last meeting, I have taken kv«W over and staged *jt a race for the Ruarmna settler* OP a route which wIH serve fhem.all, aadT jotsuS* Mrmt : *** '^nwysnee construction «>frlM«? I Shave also staM oW ra.ee for Mr Coskene m the Vaietta Strict. M/wmgJ^ fexejs .over tha rLe asicedforiH die we*** < frlpds l.ownshm I find it would be ibout tow Win jj« le^gtlj of which aW * mile a** a half at the outfall would fee a d M p!j- S£m*t.roughColdstreai.Estate. Thewamtenance «f thkrace wwld be an e ? pen. S jv f fam, as H intersects S s lines «f <l^ ehaimejs, «*4,, 1* wuld detract frSTa supply which |» already small *^J**™*> ing wrvicil Tha** also prepared esUmat* of C*st for l)>e infonnatWßflf »b* »PfUe«nts f

\ MofNT SoMLKSANU AhHBUKTON I'ORKS/\V AJ KR SuTi.v.--The main at Mount Somers has J";t been cleaicd out, and the different service, arc satisfactory. Counkiv Burner,.-A quantity of timl-er hs* been at Metii\en for repair of budge* in tlie h IK diitmt. , CoNN-RLiioN North and South Ashmjuton Rivj.ks.-A-, lequested, I will to-day report to the Committee, giving the additional information l.icy re uurNtcd on the Mibjeqt.. The race at Oookerie's and Ruapun* was agreed to. Mr Studholme, junr., waitrd on tlic Council re the Hinds village sett.e.uent water race, and on the motion of Mr Wright it was carried Unit 4 miles of races for that locality be pat in baud subject to the usual conditions us to cost, and that the supply of water be contingent, on the mam from the South Ashburton being enlarged, and the additional water available betore races are made use of. The report of the committee on races, made by Messrs Chalmers Bros and others, was read and adopted. , Mr Walker reported on the water supply from the junction of .South and North Asa burton branches. Usual accounts were paused for payment. It was resolved tliat the Council is willing to accept control of tho Rakaia Gorge Bridge. A letter from Mr Purnell was directed to be sent to the Mount Somers Road Board. Resolved : That tenders for dog collars be called for } and the subsidy for Kea, beaks be ! continued; and that the' Government! br isked to adopt one uniform set of bodks^for use of County Councils. : '" i' ,', On the motion of Mr Grigg, seconded by Mr Coster, a vote of thanks wai recorded to the Chairman for the abl» manner in which] he had •onducwd the business of the Council during the past year; and on Mr Walker's motion, Mr Wright seconding, a vote of thanks was recorded for the services of the Secretary and Engineer. The Council then adjourned to 26th November.

THE ELECTIONS.

Mr W. P. Reeves addressed the electors of Christehunch last evening, and was received with much enthusiasm. Messrs Perceval and Taylpr,, Liberul candidates, were also on the platform. At the! conclusion of the adorcss Mr Reeves was accorded a unanimous vote of thanks and confidence. ,

Mr G. M. Bell, who was a probable candidate for Mat aura, will, bo absent, in Victoria in December, sd does not stand now. ■ ■ ■ ■'■■" ■/:' ■ .. .''

It is stated that Messrs J. G. Fraser (editor of the "Goro Standard,") T. Ayson lindP. K. Fahey will run the Htm. G. F. Kichardson for--his.seat—which means that between the tires the Minister of Lands will be returned to the new House.

Edwin Blake, a candidate for the Avon, addressed a meeting fit'Papariui last night. He did not pledge himself as either a sup porter or opponent of the 'Government, but* would support any measures for the good of the country, by whomsoever in troduced. He received a vote" of thanks and confidence.

W EUJNteTO N, October 31. ■ Robert Wtat^tifcy cnndidateiMkte I*B6^1*86^ a meeting to-night. He said he was opposed to the present Government and expressed himself in favor of a graduated or progressive land tax, and would strongly support a protective policy. He would like to see the Legialativ« Council made elective. -. The present system of education should be retained in its entirety. All disputes between capital and labor should be referred to arbitration, by which means strikes and lock-outs would be avoided. The candi date received a vote of confidence. '■ ,

TO-DAY'S TELEGRAMS

[I'KR I'ELSS ASSOCIATION. J The Wentporr Strike. Westpoet, November 1. ; The report that the men intended to take a ballot as to resuming work is un founded. They are firm in the de termination to tight it out to the bitter end. The Unionists admit there is no chance of work for them this year, but consider circumstances are shaping' m their favor. A strike donation of £JOO has been received from the Amalgamated Miners' Association of-Australia. \ irrt»poa««l CA*Op.«ratlv« CoulmtMtiig-. A party of Denniston miners, said.; to have some out*ide.cpnnection, have made '»- proposal to )■ purchase tli^ : , iipyr, Cardiff Company's property at Mokiliinui, or to work it on a pront:gharing system. The offer will be considered by the Com pany 1..-. 'i■■ S . -.- - ■■:■;.. ''",-; S An Ot«gr« IC«re».r llnnt. ' ■; Dunedin, November 1. The Synod sat till an early hour this morning, when, by a large ■: majority, the decision of the' Ihmedin Pres bytery was reversed in the "matter of the Rev ,J. Gibb heresy hunt. The decision practically says ' thai, the Rev J. Gibb (of First Church) used language inconsistent with a Ministeris obngation, and sustains the appeal of Mr Begg's party in the 'Presbytery. Great ; intereafe was taken in the matter by the public, of whom there tijas a large attend ance. The audience ■ frequently nr.mi ■fested approval of; theremarks of «;nue uneakers by UmdJy applauding, nn rt the Clerk of the Synod threatened, if the inter ruptions were persisted in,. ■ • to. .■ have strangers ejected. The threat did not. have altogether the desired dfect,, for as the night wore on-the .audience became impatient, and attempted to curtail pro ceedings by shuttling their feet. When the proposition w.is carried reversing the decision of the Presbytery the visitors received the result with loud applause, several times renewed. Some 'most" vigorous demonstrations of satisfaction emanated from the ladies.

TELEGRAPHIC

HOME AND FOREIGN.

[PER FItESS ASSOCIATION.] London, October; 30. Mr Duncan, of the " Matrimonial News " Avho was charged with fraudu lent bankruptcy, has been committed for trial. He lias handed over the sum of £6000 to his creditors. In the course of his speech at Edinburgh, when the freedom of the city was conferred on him, Mr Glad stone, in referring to the M'Kinley Tarift' Act, expressed the opinion that an Imperi«il"Zpllverein would no doubt enlarge Colonial commerce, but it! would infallibly contract British commerce with the rest of the world. Beivlin, October 31. Dr Koch, the German scientist, claims to have completed his cure for consumption. Local medical gentlemen declare that Dr Koch's discovery of a cure for consumption by means of innoculation is of greater importance than chloro form and Lester's antiseptic. The Labour Federation has been formed, with Tom Mann as President. The rules have been adopted, and it is expected the federation will comprise upwards of 100 unions. Tyser and Co. still hold possession of the New Zealend Shipping Com pany's books and documents, but the latter are allowed full access to them. The New Zealand Shipping Company are about to institute proceedings] against Tyser and Co. for mismanage- j ment of their affairs, and they will also sue for possession of the offices. New Zealand mutton, B|d; New South Wales mutjbon 3|d; Lamb 4fd ; New Zealand beef, hind quarters 3d, fore-quarters 2|d. It is reported that the Admiral on the Australian station is to be granted the title of " His Excellency." Sailed: R.M.S. Tainui for New Zealand.

AUSTRALIAN

Newcastle, October 31. In reply to the request of the miners to be taken back, the mine owners have intimated to the men that they are willing to meet them in conference at an early date. The result of Mr Dibbs' motion of censure on the Government resulted in an angry scene in the House of Assembly. Mr Dibbs declared that he had arranged with Sir Henry Parkes, the Premier, for an adjourn ment of the debate, and he accused the Government of contemptible, scoundrelly, and perfidious conduct. Heaho mentioned that, on the strength of the Premier's promise, several mem bers of the Opposition' had left the House before the division took place. The Premier gave an absolute denial to the statements of the Leader of the Opposition. It is understood that Mr Dibbs Intends to move a direct vote of censure on the Government on Tues day. Sydney, October 31. At the half-yearly meeting of the Bank of New South "Wales, held to-day, «, dividend at the rate of 15 per cent. per annum was declared, and a bonus of 21 psr cent; £10,000 was added to reserve, and £8000 carried to profit 1 and loss account. Several attacks on free labourers have b.een reported during the past two days. A body of 300 men rushed a steamer from Newcastle, whipn was lying at the wharf, and maltreated non-unionists who were working on board. One man was thrown bodily i»to the water, but bid rfscue was

effected. Eventually the police su " ceeded in quell ins the disturb mcc. One of tho .Sevf&ants of Police wis wounded by a piece of ror.d mct.il, wl«ch was hurled 'at him. He had to be convoyed to the hospital. [ Mr Egoson, of the weather depart ment, bus been dismissed from the service owing to insaboidination in persisting m hi* prognostication in '•pgiird to the Ktate oi the weather. lie still holds that three years'drought is looming in the near future.

Second Edition. Latest Cable News

HOME AND FOREIGN.

[I'ER PBJSSS ASSOCIATION j

THE MARKETS.

(Received Nov. 1, 10.30 a.m.)

London. October 30; Consols—94|, firm; Now Zealand 4 per cent, inscribed stock, 103, steo,dy; 3£ do., 94|, firmer. Three months bills are quoted at 4£ per cent. South Australian wheat 38s, steady ; Victorian do. 37s 6d, improving ; New Zealand long-berried do. 36s Dd, tinner.

RESIGNATION OF THE VIC TORIAN MINISTRY.

Melbourne, November 1

The Ministry has resigned, aiid Mr Munro, leader of tlie Opposition, has been summoned to form a new Govern ment. Thirty-six members who voted with the late Government have re solved to form a united Opposition party, under the leadership of Messrs Gillies and Deakin.

THE MARINE OFFICERS.

The Trades Council have received a formal lett«i* announcing the with drawal of the Mercantile Officers As sociation. The letter states that the Association have no longer any desire to remain affiliated with the Trades Council, as they recognise they are only a stumbling block to the effectual settlement of the present labor diffi culty.

SPORTING.

Gaudy harf been'withdrawn from the Derby. The Press Association correspondent tips Carbine for the Melbourne Stakes, the Admiral for the Derby, and Lady Carbine or Lord Greville for the Maribyrnoiig Plate.

A MISSING STEAMER.

, Some uneasiness is felt for the safety, of a. steamer which left Japan for Melbourne shortly after the Alberta with a cargo of coal. She is now a week overdue.

A MUNICIPAL JUBILEE.

Adbiaidjb, November 1. The jubilee of the establishment of Municipal Government in Australasia was celebrated yesterday.

APPROACH OF BAD WEATHER.

Beisbane, November 1, The Weather Bureau forecasts heavy weather from between northwest and west and south, and between Hobart and Foveaux Straits, variable, between North Cape of New Zealand and New Caledonia.

STRIKE.

A party of free laborers working here have struck work owing to a re duction of pay for overtime from 8s to Is 6d per hour, but they resumed on condition that 2s be paid till the. end of the week.

ASHBURTOJf

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John G. Re s te 11, v .« COMMISSION, FINANCIAL AND GENERAL AGENT, •WEST STREET,, " GRAIN AND WOOL BROKER. "( > OATS SHARPS BRAN FLOUR i-| POTATOES , FENCING WIRE—BARBED AND PLAIN, v , ■ . TEA, SUGAR, CANDLES, AND GENERAL FARM STORES, KAITANGATA GOAL. AGENT FOR*-Union Firo and Marine Insurance Company Ld.; .Mercfthti Finance Agency Company, Ltd.; Colsnial Mutual Life Aiwiirince DEERING ALL STEEL TWINE BINDER; CEYLON-and INDIAN TEAS Association; The Mercantile .Gazette, etc., etc, etc. LOVERS OF A REALLY DELICIOUS CUP OF TEA SHOULD TRY ■ ' PURE CEYLON & INDIAN TEAS IMPORTED DIRECT FROM THE GARDENS. BEING ABSOLUTELY PURE THESE TEAS ARE MUCH STRONGER THAN THE ORDINARY BLENDED TEAS, CONSEQUENTLY ARE MORE ECONOMICAL. . • 1 THE ATTENTION OF THE PUBLIC IS DIRECTED TO THE FOLLOWING ANALYSIS BY PROFESSOR BICKERTON ON SAMPLES OF ABOVE.TEAS:- ■■.: . ■ ■ ,; Canterbury College, 14th June, 1890. The analysis made by me shows the Toan .iv jui WiUhVJCTLY-FBEB-JFROM ANY FOREIGN MATTER AND ADULTERATION OF ANY .KIND]; Th« amount of extract in each case is very hiyh for the sliort tima of infusion, and the proportion of tannin is low. Iv all ruspeebs the siimplos submitted appear to be well Vflpnd genuine T», IS „£ <****£**■ . w _ BICKEI?TO!f ,. Colonial Analyst. SOLDITN|ILB.i;PACKET ( SjCANrSTERS, AND HALF-CHESTS GEOEGE"JAMESO]J( | A.SHHUBTOK AJfD BAKAIA.  TIMBER. TIIWBESJ. TIMBER.:" HAVING ijurclmsed the TlMßifilt'liC'SlNESS of Mk -Tohn G. IlF.sTEtt, we have nmalgtuniitcd tho same with our Business in East Street, where both will be carried on conjointly —ON SALE—' ■', . ': : .■■ 3iW casks best Portland. Cement. 15 Tons Galvanised iioofing Iron, 1© Tons No. 8- 9 and 10 Fencing Wire, 3 Tons (Jalvanised Barbed Wire, % Tons Sheet Lead £ Tons Sliect Zinc, 50 .Boxes :■ heet Glass, 5O kegs Wire Nails, all sizes, tW) Drum? ! aw and Boiled lin seed Oil, 2 a Tons Genuine White Lead, 1 Case Mander's Oak Varnish. • ' MOUNT SOMERS COAL 22s PER TON. KAITANGATA COAL, SHAG POINT COAL, NEWCASTLE COAL W. H. Collins and Co., TIMBER AND COAL MERCHANTS '. '''' t '-''"' ' ,_ ASHBURTON NOW S THE TIME.TO USE •. '• RED WOOD \S' SCALY BLIGHT SPECIfk! r ;U,.J?iTHOMAS. MY CLOYEEB- «$' FOR THE SEASON HAVE JUST COME TO HAND,! * Pke Ship ♦♦NeisO>\ ; .■; -il ' THEY ABE Al IN QUALITY AND* LOW IN PRICE, THEY ARE HTJRST and SONS, of LONDON CHOICEST SEEDS.  :.'. 4 , INSPECTION INVITED. - SAMPLE? "SUPPLIED, DrTHOMAS, . ASHBUKTON.  D. THOMAS ., ; , , (Lace of Matsor, Cox iwn Co, AUCTIONEEB, LAND,"INSURANCE,-aiid ESTATE AOENT, ' VALDATOR, WOOL and GRAIN BIIOKER A S H B U R T. 0 N : .,.. ,< —--■ • o T" OANS Negotiated. Weekly Sales of Live Stock ; Tinwakl «nd Ashourtoi^ lternatsly. Fortnightly Sales of Sheepskins, Fat, and Utfes on FRIDAYS'!* Salwe of Wool throughout the Season,, Grain bought jind sold on Commission, Clearing Saies as per arrangement; ' LOHDON AND LANCASHIKK FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY. Ih»T l)ocn appointed Agent for the above Company and am now prepared; take irit*ks n»> Buildings, ahd Grotring Crops at current rafces. '■ , wool, wool, wooXi, "'.J'...;':: TAITERSALL'S, WEST STREET ASHBURTO3S] : :*' JVM'Prepared to make LIBKRAI CASH ADVANCES ajriiiiist the 1 (irofr Clip of WOOL, placed in my liandfjfur SALE Jin A,slH)Urt9«.,: or Shipi^a^fe Eng nd. WOOLPACKS, TWINE, OIL RADDLE .to» SUPPLIED; "—• # THOMAS.



I STEPHENS BROS { MARKET HOUSE, I ASHB UETON \''' ' ' ■ We SPARROW TAILOK AND i ■ \ MEN'S / M E R C E R. ! EAST BTKFRT. I ■



FOR SALE. r\ "twelve" McCORMicK wire •J. BINDERS. All in perfect work ing order. CHEAP. 10*144 FRIEDLANDER BROS. STEPHENS BROS MARKET HOUSE. T~]^ order to be enabled to solicit the favours of Stationholdcrs..and Farmers, we have just added to our stock . POWDERED & LUMP RADDLE, ■1. RED, BLUE, & BLACK ; BRANDING OILS, RAW & BOILED OILS, TURKEY OIL STONES, . LAMPBLACK, Etc. -ALSO THE NOTED- P.B.A. tHEEP SHEARS j So well known, and admitted by all experienced shearers t6 be the best. We have also replenished our stocks in Watches, Clocks, Pocket Knives, Table Cutlery, Spoons, Pannikins, Billies, Kettles, Pota, Pans, Crockery, Strap*, etc. = All Offers by Post or otherwise promptly despatched. Satisfaction is our motto.



I TO STAND THIS SEASON AT GROVE FARM, TINWALD, The Thoroughbred Horse, P&rMti Wwrbeck 11, By Perkih Warbeck (imp), dam Miss Kate (imp), the dam of Antelope, Sultan, and Prime Warden. ! For full pedigree see cards. ) For further particulars apply Groom in charge, or EDWARD GATES, Grove Farm, Tinwald. L !to STAND THIS SEASON. The Thoroughbred Horse MadMegthean . i ,1 1 : -: Will stand in Ashburton, and Travel the Surrounding Districts this Season. MACILIiEATHEAN 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 Scucl was a dark bay mare, bred in Victoria by Mr J. Harper in 1865, and was got by Fisherman. Tim Whiffler was scarcely ever beaten, and has won as many cups and handicaps as any other horse in England. He won the Chester Cup, and ran a dead heat with j 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 in a cantor. £\m j Whiffler was the sire of Briseis, who won the Melbourne Cup and Derby, and the dam of Macilleathean beiug by Fisherman shows his grand strain of blood, as a study 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 i are all descended from Fisherman on \he> ' dam's side, Season money due on Janu&ry Ist, 1891; guarantee money due o» July Ist, 1891. Groomage fee, ss* For terms' and any further particulars* apply to G. & W. 11OBINSON, 10 159 Proprietors, JTewlands.



i-TZ" EATING'S POWDER destroys .JtV 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 ia perfectly clean in application. See the article, you purchase is "KEATING'S," as imi- j tations are nokious and inelfecfciiiil. Sold .' n Tins, 6d, Is, and 2s 6d each, bj al ' ihemists. ____^ 7~ASHBURTON RIFLE, CLUB. N O T ICE. j ALL Rifles must be in at the Care taker's for the half yearly Inspec ion by the 4th of November. Fines 'enforced if not in. C. CHAPMAN 10 186 Secretary. "pjI^EKTYT^ir'SALEr HOUSE of Eight rooms, Pantry, and -•Scullery.'-. The rooms are large, lofty, and pleasant.? Also Stable, Trap House, etc. A never failing supply of pure water, with four acres of first-class deep soil; one acre is in garden trees and shrubs, the balance in grass. '■■ This property has three frontages, which means unearned increment in the near future. The only drawback to this property is the extreme salubrity of the.| air which tends to increase the provision , account. Price LOW and terms very easy. , Ap^ t° MR T. BOTLOCJC, / Or on the premises next to S^aly's Hurßery£X^er^^errj^._____ipjlM



1 JOHN ORB & CO.. I ...! lEOJSMONGEES AND GENBEAL IMPORXEBS. HAVE in Stock and to arrive a Large and Complete Assortment of English and American HARDWARE in all its Branches. -,  . SHE E P SHE A X S ;All the Leading Brands direct from tne Manufacturers. —A Large Stock to select from— , |«. „„ TURKEY STONE, Marking Oil, Raddle, Ink Powder, Brush *ar§, lm^ and General Furnishing Goods; FILTERS, Churns* and Milk Pans ; Axles ani Springs^ Oils, Paints, Colors. Varnishes, Paper Hangings ;*enemy Wire, Staple^ ( and Standards, Wire Netting, Spades and Forks ; Carpenters „;;"; an|BJicksmithV TooM &c. pumps, Galvanised and Black, Iron Fipe ana i Filtings, always on Stopk, ;  f J . . ; English and Colonial Ranges, Stoves and Colonial Ovens^ Fenders ana Fireirons, Lamps, Lampware, and every requisite for the Station, *arm, or Cottage. - ' ' „ Perforated Zinc for Threshing Machines, from 1-16 to "J mesh. ;? : "'.yi: SPEC I ALTIE S. " Table anclPbcket Cutlery, Electro-Plated Ware, Guns, Revolvers, Ammuni • tion, and all Sporting requisites in great variety. ; l- DENTS UNDERTAKEN FOR ALL CLASSES OF GOODS ON MOST REASONABLE TERMS. .JOHN" ORB & CO. ■__ WIRTHS' WiLD mW COMBW SHOWS /TV WING to their Great Success in Christchurch. the proprietors have decided to \J prolong their Season for Twelve Nights, opening here on JML O IN" 3D _A. "Z", iTO^T- 1O- For positively ONE DAY ONLY. Afternoon, at 2.30 ; -Night, at b. Location—Wakanui Road, next Central Hotel. DIRECT FROM AMERICA. "W-ItRTIH: i EROS- 3 ■*■■ DOUBLE CIRCUS COMPANY. 1 Roman Hippodrome and Wild West Exhibition. After a successful season ri three weeks in Christchurch. Mammoth Five Pole Tent, the largest ever used in Atis, tralasia. Brilliantly lighted with gas specially laid on. \ , EQBIJLAjR IPEICES. . . . . . 4s and 2»..- SPECIAL. SPECIAL. SPECIAL. G R A- N I) OPEN AIR CAR N I V A L' .Ashburton Domain at 2.30, on MOlld^, ]MOYClill>er 1O '■R^htan Sports Cowboys riding Wild Steers and Horses. Lariat Throwing by Cowgirls, andC»wboys 'Taming Wild Horses and Sfce«r» General price of admission ... ... ... 2s. ''"" Don't -forget our opening date—N OVEMB E R 10. 10 193 JAMES HUGO, Advance Agent.



TINWALI) YARDS. TUESDAY, im NOV., 1890. IS HALL have for sale at the above . Fixture, t7(~)(\ Crossbred HOGGETS 2r^r\ Good Merino EWES, with O\J lambs at foot A f\ Head 2 and 3-year-old ttU STEERS OA Head HEIFERS. Also—Fat and Store sheep. Fat and Store Cattle and Pigs. 10 187, D. THOMAS. ~ ._„„ miles~ald"co.^ tinwald yards. MESSRS MILES AND CO. are in structed to soil by Public Auc tion on TUESDAY NEXT Afc-the Yards a Line of SO Head Fat Cattle From the Lowclifl"Estate. —ALSO— 2 Year Old Purebred SHOBTBOHW HEIFER First Prize taker at the Ashburton Sh,ow. 800 GOOD HOGGETS J. T. FORDi' AiitioneerJ '' GEO. JAMESON, 10tl89 Agent, Ashburton* ,



The train from Springburn will start at 7.25 a.m., arriving at Ashburton at 9.15 a.m. (half an hour earlier than time table times) to connect wiHi tho 9.42 a.m. train A.shburton to Christchurch. Tlie morning train from Ashburton to Christchurch will run at the following altered times — a.m. | , v ..,, . /a.m. ' Ashburtondep.B.s | Rfkaia dep. 8.53 Chertaey „ 8.36 |CL Ch. arr. 10.48 Stopping at all other stations as usual up to Burnbam, and between Burnham and Addington to set down passengers only. Stops at Show Ground. Adding ton (at 10.36 a.m.) to allow passengers to alight. ) ; . ; I '• The morning train from Methven will start at 7.30 a.m. and be due from Lauris ton 8.2 a.m.. arriving at Rakaia at 8.45 a.m., stopping at Other stations if re quired. The evening trains from Christchurch to Ashburton and Rakaia to Methven will run at the following altered timas :— p.m. , , p.m., Ch. Ch. dep. 5.20 Rakaia dep. 7.35 Addington (Show Ground) dep. 5.32 Lauriston  8.18 Rakaia „ 7.29 Methven arr. 8.50 Chertsey 7-42 Ashburton arr. 8.10 ! Stoping at other Stopping 'at other stations if re stations south of quired. Rolleston if re- | quired. Stop at 1 stations between | Addington and | Burnham to take . , up passengers for south of Rolleston | if required. | A special train will leave Christchurch for Timaru at 9.15 p.m., Btopping td !je£ down passengers when required. 10 195 BY ORDER. *



F. MAINWARING, Returning Officer. Ashburton, 25th October, 1890. 10 163 AN QRANGE TEA will be held in the Orange Hull, AshburMgi, on November 4th, 1890, to commemorate the anniversary of tlie Gunpowder Plot. Addresses'will be delivered by the Rev. J. G. W. Ellis, G.M. of the Middle Island, and other gentlemen. \dmiksiox : Adults,. Is 6d : children. 6d. J. COCKBURN, 10 135 Secretary. I NEW ZEALAND RAILWAYS. TRAIN ARRANGEMENTS FOR Races 4th, sth, and Bth and Agricultural Show, 7th November; at Christchurch. / x. N the 4th, sth, and Bbh, November, * the evening trains from Christ church to Ashburton, and Rakaia to Methven will start at 5.20 p.m..; aid 7.851 p.m. respectively, and run correspond ingly later than time-table times, except that' the former will run quicker between Chertsey and '■ Ashburton, arriving at Ash burton at 8.25 p.m. FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 7th. Alterations Avill be made in the ordinary time-ta'"le as under :— Instead of the ordinary 7.25 a.m. train from Timaru to Ashburton, and 11 a.m. tr.iin from Ashburton to Christchurch a train will run us under :-■ ; a.m. a.m. Timaru, dep. 7.30 Ashburtondep. 9.42. Rangitata  8.27 Chertsey „ 10.33 Hinds  9 Rakaia „ 10.27 Win.slow , 9.16 . p.m. Tiriwald; „ 9.28 Ch. Ch. arr. 12.15 Stopping at other stations if required, and at the Show Grounds, Addington (at 12.5 p.m.) to allowjpassengers to alight.



ASHBURTON CO UN TV COUNCIL. GEInERAL ELECTION. "VTOTICE ia hereby given, in pursuance _LM of tho Counties Act, 1886, .and 1 "Tho Regulation of Local flections Act, 1870," and the Acts amending the same, that the General Election for Members, of fclie Ashburton County Council will be held on WEDNESDAY, the 12fch day of November, li>9o. NOMINATIONS in tlie form pre scribed in the Second Schedule of "The Regulation of Local Elections Act, 1876," will be received at the undermentioned places till 12 NOON on MONDAY, tho 3rd day of November, 1890, viz:— For the Riding of Ashburton (two member."), Ashburton County Stock and Saleyards Co. 's Office, Tinwald. For the , Rjiding, of, Rangitata (one member), Rbad Board Office, Lis more. For the Riding of Upper Ashburton (one member), 'Miss Bishop's Store, Alford Forest Road, near the Woollen Factory. .; For the Riding of : . Mount Somers (one 7 member), Road Board Office, • Mout.t Somers. For the Riding of Mount Hutt (two members), Road Board Office, Methven. For the Riding of South Rakaia (one member), Road Board Office, South Rakaia. , ,: ;■ 7 j For the Riding of Wakanui (one member), Ashburton County Stock and Saleyards Co.'s Office, Ash burton. ■ , j . Forms of Nomination can be obtaihed 1 from the undersigned.



T" OST.—Between Mr Flowers', East Li Street and Burnett Street, a brown leather purse, containing 5s 6ft belonging to a very poor person. Finder please leave at this office. ; , 11 6 ASHBURTOF WOOL SALES THE FIRST SALE OF THE SEA SON WILL BE HELD ON FRIDAY; NOVEMBER 28 . MII«ES &CO., (per Geo. Jameson): D T THOMAS. ;■■.',':; FRIEDLANDER BROS. ; N. Z. LOAN AND.MERCAN TILE AGENCY CO., (In with John G. Restell.