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[Ron press association] [Received October 24, 10.30 a.m.] RETURN OF A HOME RULER. London, October 23. The election for the vacancy m the Eccles seat, caused by the death of the Honl A. J. F. Egerton, took place to day, and resulted m the return of Mr Roby, a Home Ruler, who polled 4901 votes, against 4696 obtained by Colonel Egerton, who stood m the Tory interest. The consistent support which Mr Roby promised to give to the Miners Eight Hours' Bill gained him the election.

COLONIAL STOCKS V. CONSOLS.

The " Times" says that an ecclesias tical' commissioner ia making large purchases of colonial stocks m prefer ence to consols. .

THE STOCK EXCHANGE.

The feeling on the Stock Exchange I is much improved. I

LAYING UP SHIPPING.

The Suhderknd branch of the Ship pingFedepationJhas under consideration a proposal to lay up all vessels under the control of that branch afc Ply mouth.

THE SPANISH ARMADA.

To-day the Duke of Edinburgh un veiled a monument which has been erected m commemoration of the defeat of the Spanish Armada. After the ceremony concluded there was a grand naval and military display.

OUTBREAK OF SMALL-POX.

. Mj\i>bii>, October 23. Small-pox has broken out m this city. Orer 600 residents have been attacked by it.

AUSTRALIAN

(Receirrd October 24, 10.40 a.m.) PISCATORIAL. Sydney, October 24. The steamer Tekapo, which sailed for Wellington yesterday, has on board two sealed >rs of tront fry for the Wellington xicclinrisation Society. The try were raised from ova received from Wellington some time since, and sent over as an experiment m a long distance transit.

A FORTY DAYS'FAST.

A Swede named Hibbot Avill to morrow begin a forty days' fast under medical supervision.

LOSS OF 500 LIVES.

Japanese news state that a Turlcsh ■warship, the Ertogroul, with 500 souls on board, foundered m a terrific gale between Kobe and Yokohama. Her boilers exploded while the vessel was sinking. Six officers and 57 of the crew were saved. Admiral Osraan Pasha and Captain Ali Bey were drowned. The Ertogroul was an old and tinseaworthy vessel.

APPROACH OF SQUALLY WEATHER.

Brisbane. October 24. Mr Wragge, Government meteoro logist, repeats his warning for squally weather between Wellington and Adelaide meridians.

THE ASHBITBTOF GUARDIAN, ffBTDAf, OCTOBER 24, ; 1890.



X EATING'S POWDER destroy 8 BUGS, FLEAS, MOTHS, BEETLES, and all other insects, whilst quite harmless to domestic animals. In I exterminating Beetles the success of this powder is extraordinary. It is perfectly clean m application. See the article you purchase is "KEATING'S," as inu -1 tations are nokious and ineffectual. Sold m Tins, Cd, Is, and 2s 6d eachi bj al chemists. , Reliable Seeds,. Y~*\ ENU.INE Farm Seeds for sale at VJT J. SEALY & CO.'S. : Genuine Garden Seeds at J. SEALY &CO.S. Genuine Flower Seeda at ,T. SEALY & CO.'S. . . .;' Blue Prussian Peas at J. SEALY & co.'s.. ' •....•<■-'. ■'■■■■'■.. ■■• Golden Tares>t J. SEALY & CO.'S. New Turnip Seecs at J. SEALY & CO.'S. , .' '. Farm Seeds at J SEALY & CO. S. None but CurrEß Asn Co.'is choice Seeds m stock v^jp., P SEALY & GO, ■,'; | t'v,-'''';



C. Thornton »>xidle;v LAND, ESTATE AND STOCK AGENT 161 Hereford Street, Christchurch I have sums of «« «ey to lend on good security at low rates of interest. Severn Farms for Sale ~F lISH IN G"SFXS 0N; 189 0." FISHIING TACKLE, Fi iE q j(l 1890 HCT A 1891 TUST arrived, ex " DORIC " from best O English and American Manufac turers a large and well assorted stock of all Fishing "requisites. Rods, Linos, Reels, Minnows, Fives, Gait I Hooks, singloi double and treble, Mountings, assorted Hooks; Waterproof Stockings, India Rubber crack prtof Gum Boots, water proof Fiah Baps In great variety, including latest pat terns. Every article of the season at lowest prices. ' , , . , Fishing Licenses can now be obtained r°ALSO.—New Stock of CRICKETING and TENNIS MATERIALS. W. ZANDER, Direct Importer Fishing Tackle, . Tobbacconist and Fancy Goods. Xlftdies and Gentlemen's Hairdressing Saloon



John 6. Restell, COMMISSION, FINANCIAL AND GENERAL AGENT, WEST STREET, . .• ; y GRAIN AND WOOL'BBOKEB.'---.''. -f o eTalk- 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. ; Mercanfcil Finance Acency Company, Ltd. ; Colonial Mutual 'Life Assurance DEERING ALL STEEL TWINE BINDER; CEYLON . anc^ . INDIAN TEAS Association; The Mercantile Gazette, etc., etc, elc:- TIMBER. TIMBER. Tflfa. I VJr • ■ ■ TTAVIISG purchased the TIMBER BUSINESS of Mr John G.. Restisu,, w« XX have amalgamated the same with our Business m East' Street, jrhers botk will be carried on conjointly '■ ' —ON SALE—' - ■-i ■/' 300 casks best Portland Cement, 15 Tons Galvanised Eoofing Iron, 1O Tons No. 8, 9 ; ais 10 Fencing Wire, 3 Tons Galvanised Barbed Wire, £ Ton* Sheet Lead, £ Tons Sheet Zinc, 5O Boxes Sheet Glaite, 5© kegs Wire Nails, all sizes, 100 Drums Haw and Boiled ,Liv: seed Oil, 2 a Tons Genuine White Lead, 1 Case Mander'g Oak Varnish. .... MOUNT SOMERS COAL 22s PER TON; KAITANGATA COAL, SHAG POINT COAL, NEWCASTLE COAL W. H. Collins and Co., TIMBER AND COAL MERCHANTS- . ASH"-XJRTO3ST .' "\ LOVERS OF A REALLY DELICIOUS CUP OF TEA SHOULD TRY PURE CEYLON & INDIAN TEAS IMPORTED DIRECT FROM THE GARDENS. : BEING ABSOLUTELY PU^E THESE TEAS ARE MUCH STRONGER.'; 1.; THAN THR OR UNARY BLENDED TEAS, CONSEQUENTLY ARE MORE ECONOMICAL. - ■■■ 'i ; . :'..■ ■- 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 mndo by Jne showß the Teas to bo PERFECTLY FREE FROM ANY FOREIGN MATTER AND ADULTERATION OF ANY KIND. The amount of extract m each case is very hi»h for the short time of infusion, and the proportion "f tannin is lov. In all respects the samples submitted appear.to be well prepared genuine Teas of excellent quality. • 1 (Signed) A. W. BICKERTON, Colonial Analyst. SOLD IN|llb. PACKETS, CANISTERS, AND HALF-CHESTS. GEORGE JAMESON ASHBUBTOfI AND T?AKAI\. JOHN OER & CO.. IRONMONGERS AND GENERAL IM.POETERS. HAVE m Stock and to arrive a LargeTand C m\\ lete Asso^mcnt of English and American FARDWARE m all its Branches. SHEEP SH.EABS ■All the Leading Brands direct from the Manufacturers. —iTLarge Stock to select from— . TURKEY STONE, Marking Oil, Raddle, Ink Powder, Brush vare, Tinware . and General Furnishing Goods ; FILTERS, Churns, and Milk Pans ; Axles . and Springs ; Oils, Paints, Colors. Varnishes, Paper Hangings • Fencinsr ■ . Wire, Staples and Standards, Wire Netting, Spades and Forks ; Carpenters and Blacksmiths' Tools. &c Pumps, Galvanised and Black, lion Pipe and ; Filtings, always on Stock. .• English and Colonial Ranges, Stoves and Colonial Ovens, Fenders nnd Fireirons, Lamps, Lampware, and every requisite for the Station, Farm, 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. JOB NT C/RR & GO.



TO STAND THIS SEASON AT GROVE 1 FARM, TINWALD, The Thoeoughbked Hokse, Perkin Warbeck 11, By Perkin Warbeck (imp), dam Miss Kate (imp), the dam of Antelope, Sultan, and Prime Warden. For full pedigree see cards. For farther particulars apply Groom m c arge, 01 EDW A R I). GATES, Grove Farm, Tinwald. S^ERMf~LIVERY"sfABLES JOHN NEWMAN, Pbokuetoe. rpHESE old established and favorite JL central Livery Stables are now m my hands, and it wiU.be my constant effort!; to again bring their business int» the front rank, and make these Stables what their position and accommodation warrant theni— THE PREMIER LIVERY STABLES of the Ashburton County. Buggies, Traps, Saddle Horses, &c., always mi 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. LOOSE BOXES for stallions and race horses. Country customers are guaran teed every accommodation at the lowest current rates. J. NEWMAN, 109121 Proprietor. WOOL. WOOL. IrpHE UNDERSIGNED IS PRE _L PAHED TO MAKE ;*'■} LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES On the Coming Season's Clip of WOOL, FREE OF COMMISSION. 1 INTEREST AT LOWEST CURRENT RATES. GROWERS have the Choice bt Soling either at the ■ ASHBURTON WOOL 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 my* Financial Aoents and Auctioneers. , Every care and attention will be used m displaying, properly lotting, classi fying, and valuing the Wool. ,i Account Sales will be rendered by the New Zealand Loan and Mercantile : Agency Company, Limited, with their usual promptitude.] WOOLPACKS, TWINE, etc., At Lowest Current K»t3s. John G. Eestell wool stores; WEST BTBEET, ASHBURTON, Op



STEPHENS T)ROS. [ TEPHE.NB .JDBOS. MARKET HOUSE TN Order to be enabled to solicit the favours of Stationholdors and Farmers, 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— 8.8.A. SHEEP SHEARS So ■well known, and admitted by all experienced Shearer? to be the best.; We, have also replenished our stocks m Watches, Clocks, Pocket Kniwes, Table Cutlery, Spoons, Pannikins, Billies, Kettles, Pots, Pans, Crockery, -Straps, et«. ALL ORDERS by Post or otherwise Promptly despatched. SATESJ/ACTION is our Motta. STEPHENS BROS, MAKKETHCXUSE ASHBURTON. TA.ILOE AND; MEN'S MERCER. 55 s EAST BT.BFBT.



NOW'S THE TIME TO USE KEDWOOD'S . &CALY BLIGHT SPECIFIC • • D.THOMAS. : —-M.V ODJVEHS FOR THE SEASON HAVE JXJST COME TO iiAND, Peb, Ship "Nbison. ' THEY ARE Al IN QUALITY AND LOW IN PEICE, THEY ARE HURST and SONS, of LONDON CHOICEST SEEDS. INSPECTIQN INVITED. . SIMPLES BUPPLIED D^THOMAS, ABHBUBTON. D. THOMAS (Lace of Matsok, Cox Ais rp Co. AUCTIONEER, LAND,'.INSURANCE, and ESTATE AGENT, VALUATOR, WOOL and GRAIN BHOKKR ASHBURTON T OANS Negotiated. Weekly Sales of LivP Stock ; Timvaid and Aohuurfon alternately. Fortnightly Sales of Sheepskins, Fat, and Hk'es on FRIDAYS. Sates of Wool throughout the Season. Grain bought; and Bold on Commission. Clearing Sales as per arrangement LONDON AND LANCASHIRE FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY. I hat* been appointed Agent for the above Comp&ny and am now prepared^ take risks o*> Duildings, and; Growing Crops at current rates. ! WOOL- WOOL. WOOL, ■•• v TATTERSALL'S, WEST STREET, ASHBUUTOIM T VM Prepared to make LIBERAI' CASH ADVANCES a ? ainsfc the Grow JL Clip of WOOL, placed mmy hand for SALE m Ashourton, or Shipment Eng nd. WOOLPACKS, TWINE, 011^ RADDLE <fco. SUPPLIED 5 . :^':\, y;r.,-. ■■ :.xv.v,,. ■'.. "T~ ; --:ViK,-/. THOiTA&-'.i! ;.■■'■



DIRECT FEOM AMERICA, i DIRECT FBOM AMfIBIPA WIETH BEOSy" iiiiiri; iiohi ■ inert Xliree Times liargfer and Oetter Than Ever. InIIIII lillh, 111!, 11l I. f, Commencing at EIGHT o'Clock. .ii ■ — j^.—— ■■■■"■ I.€MQA:TIO]V- Wakanui Road, n^ar Central Hotel* Nothing of importance preceding, and you mil never cajre tb;ats any Show tha(; follows. ; All previous Efforts eclipsed. New American Artistes,; Sole and .hqual Proprietors . , . . . . WiJffH Brothees General Business Manager ........ . •..■■•. • • v Alexander 35 Spirited Barebacked Horses~3s . Reined, "Ridden* and Driven by a Single Equestrian. .-■■'.„..',"■■ Imitation has been crudely attempted of this Brilliant and ; Dashing Show, but it never has been, never can bo, equalled Phenomenal Hiding Acts. Also, do not forget our ; HfKW SFMCIAIiTY €OMPiIl r, Imported specially from America, headed by the Princes of Comedy, PIREY, the KYANS, L( LXJ, BILLY, the ACKEEMANS, PEARL. Concert ... ... •• Ope sltUSing extra Also, Numerous Side Shows of every description, forming the greatest Carnival ever witnessed i'n.Kew Zealand. LOW FAKES. • ■ EXCURSION TEAINS. V , >" Reduced Bates by road or rail. POPULAB PEICES ..... . .. • » $S and %$, Di n't forget tin date—— -&£O3SnD-A_ir, OOTOBEE27 —Kow comes our startliug Novelty——Direct from America — wnn us: m m show A]%» HiPPODBOHIiS. Monday Afternoon, October Ht. "" ASHBUBTOB DOMAIN Genuine American Indians. Eed and Dusky "Warriors. AH the greatest Tribes represented. Thrilling Episodes. Our large Company of the most daring Cowboys m the United States, headed by the Reno Wed CAPTAIN II Sill. 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 hu<*e Hippodrome. Roman Chariot Races. Diverting Obstacle Races. Pony Express Riding. Cowboy Frolics. Sports of Ancient Rome Revived. Expert Mexican Vaqueros. Thrilling Lassoing. Beautiful Squaws. 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. An Exhibition that Set England, the Continent, and America Wild. Nothhi" spared to make this Show an event chronicled m the minds of everyone for years to come. EVERYBODY WILL BE THERE. DON'T FORGET THE OPENING OF OUR TWO r>ISXITNCX SHOWS. WILD WEST SHOW AND HIPPODROME— Afto&BOft 2 30, ASHBURTO2T DOMAUT; Admissitti, 2s-, MAMMOTH DOUBLE CIRCUS COMPAKXt POPULAR PBICES. . . . , .3s and For further Particulars see Pietoral Posting Couriers and Newspapers^ 10 119 JAMES HUGO, Advance Agent..



TO THE ELECTORS OF ASHBURTON. /~1 ENTLEMEN,— Having been requested by many of the Electors of this District to 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 I have the honor to be Your Obedient Servant, 16 147 EDWARD G. WRIGHT. ASHBURTON AGRICULTURAL AND PASTORAL ASSOCIATION. THE THIRTEENTH ANNUAL EXHIBITION Stock, Implements, <&c, WILL be held afc the COUNTY SALEYARDS, ASHBURTON, OK FRIDAY, 3 Ist OCTOBER 1890. ENTRIES close with the undersigned on FRIDAY, 24th OCTOBER. «TNO .T 0. QUAKE, Secretary. "VTOTICE is hereby given In pursuance _i\ of the "Public Reserves Act, 1885," Cl. 5 And 6, that the Ashburton Domain will be set apart for the Wild West Show on Monday, 27th inst., on which day charges will be male for admission thereto on the following scale, viz.:—For each adult, Two Shillings ; for each horse, One Shilling ; and for each trap, One Shilling. ■ D.THOMAS, Mayor. Aahburton, Octobw 17th, 1890. 10*110



A GENERAL MEETING of Mem bers of the People's Political Association,will be held m the Oddfellows' Hall (back room) on SATURDAY, Octo ber 25th, at 8 p.m. Business—To con sider the selection of a Candidate. A full attendance is necessary. 10§150



FUNERAL NOTICE. THE Friends of Mr John Hmry are respectfully informed that the Funeral of his late beloved^ wife, Maeoakkt, will move from his residence, Commercial Hotel, on SATURDAY, the 25th inst., at 10.30 o'clock, for the Catholic Church, en ioute for th« Ashburton Cemetery. BAKER BROS., 10 148 Untlei takers.



FOR SAL'S. ! AFirst-cWs fire proof bafe, quite new, with two drawers. Will be sold a L j less than cost price, as owner has no funhcr use for it. Apply A.8., Mail Office. 10 140



TENDERS. T^ENDETtS are.invited until 4 p.m. on I TUESDAY next for certain repairs and pain'ing for the Tinwald Temperance Hall Company, L*;tl. Specifications may be seen at Mr Hawkin's Store, Tinwald, and also at Mr Patchings, Ashburton. Tenders to be addressed to T. A. Williams, Chairman, Tinwald. .10 149 •rENDERS are invited for building a I Woolshed at Surrey Hills. Labour only. The plans and specifications may bo seen on application to Mr Bbaddell, Ashburton. Tenders to be .sent m by the 25th. EDWARD G. BRIGHT. 16th October, 1300. 10 104 4 \ / ANTED Ttjiidersfor clearing Forty \ V Acres Swamp. For particulars apply on Reserve 1110, Hinds. Tenders accepted THURSDAY, 30th inst. R. B. LUSCOMBE, 10 153 Willowby.



SATURDAY, NOVEMBER Ist. Cottage and Section, East Belt. MR T. BULLOCK has received in structions from Mr Gkoroh Vennables (on account of his leaving the district), to Sell by Public Auction at the Arcade on SATURDAY, NOVEMBER Ist., His Property on the East Belt,— Being Lot 67 and part of 66, about half an Acre, on which ib erect ed a Cottage of 4 rooms with Scullery, Shed, «!fcc, all m good order; very nice little property. The Section is planted with a number of full bear ing fruit trees. The property is well situated near the Wakanm road. , Inspection invited. Sale at 12 Noon. T. BULLOCK, 10H56 Auctioneer. SATURDAY, NO /EMBER Ist. O A ACRES, Ashburton Forks. -I ACRE, Town Belt North. MR. T. BULLOCK las received instructions to Sell by Public Auction at the Arcade on the above date, On account and by order of the , , Mortgagees,— *S. 4448, containing 20 Acres, Ash burton Forks, adjoining the proper ties of Messrs Sponcer and Ballance. This wao a very early selection. LOT 178, containing 1 Acre, fronhrflg the Town Belt North, uenr the Hospital. Easy Tfi'ms. Sale at 12 Noon. T. BULLOCK, 101155 : Auctioneer.



11 <TR T. BULLOCK has received m ifX structions tromMBjAMEsCouGHEY. to Sell by Public Auction at the Arcade, on SATURDAY, OCTOBER 25th, T.S. 337, Moore street, containing 1-ftcre, on which is erected a Cottage, Stable, Workshop, and other buildings. This property fronts the main thorough fare to Wakanui, and not far from the business part of the town. Liberal Terms. Sale, ,at 12 noon. ' T. BULLOCK, 10*113 'Auctioneer.



TOWN PROPERTY. MR T. BULLOCK has received instructions from M» A. J. Kelly to Sell -by- Public Auction at the Arcade on SATURDAY, 25th OCTOBER, T.S. 709, Wills Street, with Cottage ,-:, v, thereon. ■-. . This property being so centrally situated nhould prove a very remunerative invest ment. Sale at .12 noon. ~"t. bullock, 10§105 Auctioneer.



MR T BULLOCK SATURDAY, OCTOBER 25th. 50 A OR E S 50 Near Windermere Railway Station. MR T. BULLOCK has received in structions to Sell by Public Auction at the Arcade on the above date, on account and by order of the Mortgagee,-— jLSi 27619, containing 50 Awes, situated on the Upper side of the Railway near the Windermere Station, lately m the occupation of Mr E. Lovett; it is all fenced. Terms at Sale. Sale at 12 noon. ""t. bullock, 101107 Auctioneer. SATURDAY, OCTOBER 25th. 384 a cT E 8 384 194 aobbs 194 Norlands District. MRT. BULLOCK will Sell by Public Auction at the Arcade on SATURDAY, OCTOBER 25th, At 12 Noon, On account find by order of the Mortgagees,— An Improved Farm of 384 acres 2 roods 38 perches, being R.S. 26726, Newlands, all fenced and divided into paddocks; there is a farm house and other buildings erected on the property, well watered with a County water race. Also R.S. 27187, containing 193 acres 3 roods; also fenced and rfrell watered, on which is erected a small Cottage. , . These properties are conveniently situated, being about 5 to 6 miles from the County Saleyards. Very easy terms of payment. •■ . V 3 T. BULLOCK, 10J108 Auctioneer. : Section near the Woollen Factory, : Alford Forest Road. I AM instructed by Mr R. JaMieson to sell by Auction on SATURDAY, 25th OCTOBER, His Lot 14, containing 1 rood 36 perches James Street, Allenton, near the Woollen Factory. T. BULLOCK, , i OtlOG Auctioneer.



Public Notices. AT SALVATION~ARMY BARRACKS SUNDAY NEXT, OCTOBER 26th, {HAPTAIN DIXON will FAREWELL from Ashburton, under orders for another part of the field. 10*154