that the thirty-five shearers who left their employment before the agree ment was completed should forfeit the amount of wages due.

Auckland, September 29. , The miners who arc out on strike at Kawakawa have received notice to leave the Company's houses occupied by them, to make way for new employees. Wellington, September 2f). The gasworks are receiving 100 tons coal, being part of the Orowaiti's cargo, and this, with the stock on hand, will last about a fortnight. The Railway Commissioners have not considered the question of being repre sented at the Conference, though it was supposed m some quarters that they in tended to be represented. It is under stood.that some, at least, of the Unionist delegates are prepared to discuss the question of the employment of Unionists and non-unionists aide by side. Twelve other constables left for the West Coast this afternoon, and were accompanied by Colonel Hume, Com missioner of Police. ! Napter, September 20, The Free Association of Employers and Workmen of Hawko's Bay have sent the .following telegram to the Government, m reply to an invitation to attend the pro jected Conference at Wellington :--'• We regret that we do not see our way to send deTegates to Wellington while the principle of working with free labor is denied by Unionists. When this difficulty is removed and the demands of the Unions formulated, this Association will be clad to join other Associa.ions m Bending delegates, to at tend a Conference at Wellington." The working members of the Association now number over 1000, and the guarantee fund is over £12,500. Dunedin, September 29. The Rope Makers' Union m South Dunedin has been disbanded. There was a fair amount of work carried on at the wharves to-day, but nothing unusual occurred. At a meeting of the Building Trades Union it was decided to expel a carpenter who was working on the Jessie Headman discharging cargo. A ordinary meeting of the Canterbury Trades and Labour Council was held on Saturday evening. There was a large attendance of members, and Mr J. E. •Tenkihßon occupied the chair. With re gard to labor candidates for the House of Representatives, the following minutes were confirmed :—" That all candidates for Christchurch City be balloted for from each Union ; that all candidates for Canterbury outside Christchurch be asked to subscribe to the platform, and that all labour candidates be balloted for by the Council." It was decided to appoint a deputation to wait upon the various Unions and place before them the political platform accepted by the Council m order to ensure united action.

(Received September 30, 10.20 a.m.) London, September 25). The Dockers Union hold a Congress to-morrow. The balance-sheet to be presented shows that during the half year ended June 30 the income was Id 9,500, and expenses LI 1,000, in cluding L 10,700 strike pay. Members wages had been increased by 5s 6d per week taking the average all round, and 2000 more men are now employed m London than before the strike. The President's address speaks m buttering terms of the enormous assist ance afforded by Australia. The Union Company have engaged fifty foreign sailors, and if the experi ment is successful other Steamship Companies will follow suit. Mblboubnk, September 30. At «t. meeting of the Anglican Church Assembly Bishop Field Flowers Goe characterised the aggressive action of trades unionism towards non-unionists as sheer tryunny. The President of the Shearer's Union states the order to strike m Victoria has been suspended for the present. Adelaide, September 30. Unless a supply of coal is shortly forthcoming the Wallaroo and Moonta copper mines will be shut down, affect ing 3700 persons. The Gas Company intend m future to obtain supplies of coal from Eng land. Hobabt. September 00. The Tasmanian Exhibition has been postponed till October next year 43wing to the strike. Sydney, September 30. The Broken Hill miners are very 'titter against the delegates who attended the Conference with the owners. The statement that the Labour Defence Committee endorsed the delegates action caused an immense uproar, and cries of " We reject every thing " were raised. Work m a number of mines is ready to be resumed. Sur face men and engineers want to get to work at once, but others object. It is estimated there are now 50,000 men on strike m Australia. The Hunter river miners Association decline to cut coal for anyone till the (dispute is settled.

Europeans & Chinamen

BISGRACEFUL STREET FIGHT IN WELLINGTON.

ONE EUROPEAN KILLED AND A CHINAMAN DANGEROUSLY INJURED. 9

[PBK PRESS ASSOCIATION.]

Weimngton, September 80. A fi«hb occurred at tho Lower Hutfc at nn early hour this morning between a number of young men and three or four Chinamen, and resulted m the death of one European, and severe injuries to one of the Chinamen. The particulars as far as'" known as present, are these :-- About midnight some six or e<ght lads were returning along a road to their homes at the Lower Hutt, ml. when passing a Chinaman s house they met three or four Chinamen. In some way or other an altercation ensued, and shortly afterwards a man named Leeves who lived near by, heard cries of "murder! help !" and at once rushed out. He states that by the time he reached the road tho row was over, and the parties separated. He found a young man named Thomas James Smith on the road ; find as he appeared faint, and was bleeding profusely, Mr Lee\es conveyed him with ,ill haste to Dr Wilford's residence at the Hutt, but the young fellow expired almost immediately on arrival. In the meantime the police had been telegraphed for, and mounted troopers from Wellington and Petone were sent out, and effected the arrest of three Chinamen mmcd lorn Hun-, Young Bin, and Sam Kay. The last named was m a bad state, being terribly cut about the head, and was con veyed to the Wellington Hospital, where he now lies m a precarious state. I he other two Chinamen were lodged m the lad Sip SmWi was twenty-two years of Z, ami his parents are laboring people at the Hutt. An inquest will beheld an the body to-morrow. Tom Hung and Young lL appeared at the Police Court this morning before three ustices, charged with the wifful murder of Smith. Ihoy were represented by counsel, and re jnanded for a week,

I Later. In the f'siht at Pctono both sines seom to have used pieces of r.cantling, but the Olmminen must have taken, to kniv,es as well, as Smith was found to be stabbed m Hie stomach. The Asiatics have boon annoyed for many nights fast by gangs of young fellow:-; interfering with'them. The detectives are now out investigating. It is expected further'iirreKts will be made. It is ditl'cult at present to obtain par ticulars tiil the participants m the light I are hunted up.

On and utter to-morrow the Longbeach coach will leave Ashbuvton at five p.iii. in stead of 4.1.") p.m. ay hitherto. In the " Gazette" of ScptemJ>er 2.">, will l;e foiui'.l the refutations for netting U'out m the Lakes m the Canterbury Awlimatisntion District. The season extcmls from Nov. 1 to March 31. Trout of leas than three pounds m weight must be returned to the water as soon as they arc taken. The liociif c fee is £1. A breach of the regulations renders any person liable to a penalty of not less than £1 or more than £50. I'he same issue Contains the regulations for trout fishing m the Can terbury, Waitaki and Waimate Acclimati sation District. A valedictory tea and sacred concert will be held m the Ashburton Salvation Army Barracks to-morrow evening, the occasion being a farewell to the Rev. J. lioothroyd, of the Primitive Methodist Church. Mr Uoolhroyd, during his residence m Ashbnr ton has made a wiile circle of friends anil acquaintances, and there Mill doubtless be a good number at the farewell gathering, the particulars of which will be found m our advertising columns. The Committee of the Tinwajd Racing Club have decided upon the program trie for the annual race meeting to be held on New Year's Day, from which it *vill be seen the stakes have been risen to £200. t The follow - ing is the list of events -.—Handicap Hurdles of 20 soys 14 miles, A 1 aid en Plate of 15 soys 1 mile, Tinwald Cup of 45 soys 1^ miles, Tinwald Trot of 25 sov3 about 3 miles, Welter Handicap of 25 soys 1 mile, Novel Race of 20 soys % mile, Flying Handicap of 25 eovs 3 mile, Consolation Handicap of 15 soys {£ mile, Hurry Scurry of 30 soys A correspondent writing to a Sydney con temporary m reference to the Peak Hill goldtield says :—" Just returned from Peak Hill. There are over 2000 people on the field, but nothing at all to warrant the ex aggerated reports which have appeared m a seccion of the Press. Certainly one claim has 7ft of■ rich looking washdirt at .a depth of 130 ft, but this is the only claim so far which has struck payable gold m deep sink ing. I would strongly advise anyone m tending to visit Peak Hill to wait two or three weeks, when some adjoining claims which are now down 48ft will prove the field. If two or three shafts are as successful aa the prospectors' claim, there will be a great rush there. To-day several coach loads of miners both via Duhbo and Molong, arrived at the Peak. The crowds which throng the streets at night time reminds one of the palmy days of (jitlgong."

TOB ASFmTTttTQN GUJBMAN, TtlMDlt^ 30, MHI



I ' Woo! Season, 1890-1891 I .■ • • .- -.  •.' . -... .-: ASHBURTON WOOL STORES. MR JOHN' G. RESTELL ■■ ■ BKGS TO INTIMATE'TO THE] WOOL GROWERS OF ASHBURTON DISTRIC7 - THAT HE IS PREPARED TO MAKE LIBERAL OASH ADVANOES ON THE GROWING CLIP, v v ; •■'■■ ,or • ■ ON WOOL PLACED IN HIS HANDS FOR SALE ; LOCALLY OR IN'CHRISTCHURCH, OR FOR SHIPMENT. Me. RESTELL will act m conjunction with the' NEW ZEALAND LOAN AND iviERCANTILE AGENCY COMPANY LIMITED, who will BENDER ACCOUNT SALES WITH THEIR USU.AL PUJMPTITUDE , , BJI2 jo-fin G. Restell," COMMISSION, FINAKCIAIr AND GENERAL AGENT,: WEST -STREET, ' GRAIN AND WOOL BEOKEIi. -FOR SALE OATS SHARPS BRAN ' FLOUR " i :  \ ■ POTATOES FENCING WIRE-BARBED AND PLAIN, TEA, SUGAR, CANDLES, AND GENERAL FARM STORES, KAITANGATA- CO I. AGENTFOR—Union Fire and Marine Insurance Company. LtL ; Mercantile Financ« Agency Company,' Ltil. ; Colonial Mutual Life Assuljtnce ; DEERING ALL STKEL TWINE BINDER; CEYLON and •, : ' x INDIAN TEAS Association; The Mercantile Gazette, ofcc.,.etc, etc. TGEOKGE JAMESON ~ AND RAKAIA HAS FOR SALE THE FOLLOWING ' tfAUM SEEDS* -■ /■ ''" REDAND YfHITE CLOVER COW GRASS AND ALSYKE ? RYE Gil ASS—COCKSFOOT . PSTCJI ETC] WE HAVE ALSO IN STOCK,— TUENIP. SEEDS Si trial >ttputioiigiß>iitt to the SEED DEPARTMENT, and nouc but those of the best quality and description are unportedj Station-holders and -Farmers can always rely on getting the newest seed obtainablej - ■ — :o: ■ ■■ . ~T; JFTAVEFORISALE m Large or Small quantises :— ' GUANO SUPERPHOSPHATE HIGH-CLASS SUPERPHOSPHATE DISSOLVED BONES POTATO MANURE  : 7 BONE DUST . . ANIMAL GTJANO ■ ■ ■ —-: o: -- •-— fc ■• GEvORGE JAMESON,' ASHBUKTON AND RAKAIA 8 135 ' ■ TSXTIfIN SIO3V OIT PBEMISES * "The Corner." WH. GOLLIEK -rj A g pleasure m announcing the openiujf of ,\ >EW MILLINERY SHOWROOM by the aJditiun to the premises of the adjacent shoj>. The Department is placed under the charge of a .Firsc-cAss Milliner (Mtss Lg Mkucibb.) from Christchurchf I. THE NEWEST STYLES In MILLINERY, FLOWER?, and also SPRING GOODS generally ntc nbw showing. ■■:.* CUSTOMERS^ma3'^rely«|on the best stylo combined, with the most reasonat) chargesf W. H. CGLLIP,



I £)"1 T0 O A Ptf'ft'D-VT to be • cwJL 'cOjb made by person of I either sex' m their own localities, at work for us. New business. All meet with wonderfui success. Any one can do th» work. Capita 1 not required. We will start you. Outfit worth £1 mailed fits. The employment is particularly apaptud to the res/ion m which this publication circulates. Boys and girls earn nearly as much as men. Full particulars and in* structions mailed free. Now is the time —don't delay, but write to us at once. Address—Stin.son and Co., Portland Maine, United States. SPRING HAS afjain come upon us, and iinrl MITCHELL & TURNER ready with a choice and varied selection of New GOODS m every way suitable to the Season, and the alterations and enlarge ment of their premises now give every opportunity for full inspection of their New Prints, i New Dress Goods, New Costumes, £3r SEE OUR WINDOW?, New Boot? and Shoes. MITCHELL & TURNER KAIAPOI HOtJ»E, IANCRED &IREET\



—ASHBURTON— ; TROTVOW CfcUß.' FIRST Meeting will be held on the Ashburton Racecource on OCTOBER IGtii, 1890. JNO. J. C. QUANE, 9+«3 Secretary. lm. SPARROW TAILOR ' ■ ■ AND ' ■ '-■■'• MEN'S MERCER. < EAST STREHT.



1 I NOW \g THE TI ME T O US E '. ItOWOOD'B , ■ "SCALY BLIGHT SPECIFIC D.THOMAS. 1 ;M'Y OLO'VEES • V ] FOR THE SEASON HAVE JUST COME TO HANI), ;'. Per Ship "Nelson. ' THEY ARE Al IN QUALITY i:'.- . ..; ''. ' '..,,."■ ■ * AND LOW IN PRICE, I ./'..-...:■ : THEY ARE ,;. ! titEST asd SONS, op XONDON CHOICEST SEEDS. INSPECTION .IKVITKD. ■■■ - ■■ -if. ■ -.■■ ■• '. - .._ ■•■■■' ■ • SAMPLES SUPPLIED D^ "1110 MAS, ASHBURTON. * . ...... '■ ■ ■' ■ y ■•■.■".■.."' ■■' , ; ■;■•;■ D. THOMAS (Lace of Matson, Cox kay> l!o. AUCTIONEER, LAND, INSURANCE, and ESTATE Ao'ENT, VALUATOR, WOOL and GRAIX BROKER A S H t U R - T O NJ TOANS^ Negotiated.' \ Weekly Sales of Live Stock ; Tiuwald and Ashburton J ■ - , ■■■ ■. •■■ ■■• > ■••■:. ■•-■' alternately. Fortnightly Sales of Sheepskia,s, Fat, and Hid'os on FRIDAYS. Sales of Wool throughout the Season, Grain bought and sold on Con mission. Clearing Saies as per arrangement, LONDON AND LANCASHIRE FIRE.INSURANCE COMPANY. rhfv\ s been appointed.Agent for the abo.'e Company and am now prepared take risks o"|Building.s, and' Growing Crop.*Uat current races. 4 WOOr- WOOL. WOOL TAITERSALL'S, WEST STREET, ASIIBITHTOIn] IV.M Prepared to make LIBERAI CASH ADVANCES a^iiiißt the Grew Clip of WOOL, placed mmy hand for SALE m Ashburton, or Shipment* Eng nd. woolpacks,;twine, oh;r raddle &c. supplied: " D, TIUMAS. ■ ASHBURTO^J Tim her, Timber. Timber. TJAVING purchased the TIMBER BUSINESS of Mr John G. Rti.STEL* we JZL have amalgamated the same with our Business m East Street, where both will be carried on conjointly. ;' Our Clients can rely on receiving the full advantage of this change, as we intend, as heretofore, supplying their demands m a most liberal and satisfactory manner. We have m Stock large quantities of every kind of BUILDING MATERIALS, and all orders entrusted to us will receive prompt attention. NOW LANDING :~A line of splendid WHITE PINE FLOORING and MATCHLINING. NEWCASTLE and MOUNT SOMERS COAL ON SALE. W. H. Cols and Co. TIMBER AND COAL MERCHANTS, ASHBURTON,



1 ROYAii MOTEJi, ! MOORE KTPIvET, ; ' ASIIIS UR TON. , ...Henry IJavih, Propvietor, (late of Plougl: ' Hotel, Rtuigiora.) .mHIS Old Established and favorite .1 Family Hotel, has good accommoda tion for families, boarders, or'commercial travellers, witli private sitting rooms auli bedrooms. r . CHAHGES TO MEET THE TIMES. Nothing but the best brands of Wines and .Spirits, and Waiu> and Cos. celebrated Ales ket)t m stock. THE PROPRIETOR, having also just erected a large new stable with eleven stalls and two loose boxes for the accommodation of his country-customers, Wishes to inform therii that Btabling fol horses is FREE, with good feeds for Is each. . -,:■■■".' Special arrangements can be made for loose boxes',for Entire Horsos or Race Horses for the coming season. HORSES AND BUGGIES ON HERE. ■ .''„■■■•■-■ ■■■9 14P ■ WOLSELEY SHEEP SHEARING ■'! '< ■'■ ■■■ 'MACHINES. WE have made arrangements for our Expert, MRT, H. PETTIGREVV to visit the Canterbury province this week, and communications addressed to him ki the General Post Office, Christchurch, or care of Mb Melville Gray, Timaru, will • receive early attention. FULTON, STANLEY & CO, Dunedin, Agents for the Wolseley Sheep Shearing Machines m Canterbury, Otaao and South hn<l____ ' 0 112 ASHBURTON A GRICULTUR AL AND PASTORAL ASSOCIATION. THE ANNUAL Horse Parade WILL be held at the ASHBURTON COUNTY SALEYARDS on SATURDAY, 4th CCTOBER, 1890, at 10,30 a.m. .. ; Brood Mares may also be entered. Entries : Slallions, 5s ; Mares, 2s 6d, close Avith the underrigned TO-DAY. Admission to grounds;-'ls. ■Members free. JNO. J. C. QUANE, 9§05 . Secretary. qte p hens tjroß Dtephens JDros, MARKET HOUSE AS comim; events cast tlieir shadows before, and knowing this to be the case, we have just landed a nice ■assort-; mont of DAIRYING UTENSILS, in cluding— MILK SKIMMERS, MILK STRAINERS, MILK BUCKETS, BUTTER PATS, BUTTER PRINTS, MILK PANS, CHURKS, &c, ifec. In Household Requisites We have Saucepans, Kettles, Pots, Pans, Tubs, Buckets, Baths, Clocks, Watches, «fee, Ac. ' GhA.l^r)Ei? TOOLS Spades, Forks, Rakes, Hoes (American find Dutch), Spade Handles, Fork Handles, Rake Handles, and a large variety of other goods m every-day usa, such as BRUSHES SCRUB, SHOE, BLACKLEAD. BROOMS HAIR, BASS, CANE, CORN, ' &c. ALL ORDERS, by Post or otherwise, executed at once, and delivered promptly. Customers m town waited upon if re quested. Every effort to give GOOD j VALUE and satisfaction. STEPHENS BROS, MABKFT HOUSE ASHBURTON MOUNT SOMEKB COAL ZUSpERTON AT any Railway Station between RAKAIA and RANGITATA by the Truck Load. THIS COAL IS QUITE EQUAL TO KAITANGATA AND HALF THE PRICE. ■E. F. WBIGHT. 75 _- METHVEN COACH- G. H. ALLISON, "PROPRIETOR of Methven Livery J Stables, begs to inform the public of the Methven and Ashburton Districts, that he will again start running a Passenger Coach from Methven to Ashburton on TUESDAYS and SATURDAYS from4th Octobek, leaving Methveu at 8 a.m., and the Somerset Hotel, Ashburton, at4p.m. Fares, single, 4s ; returns, os. . Parcels and Orders carefully attended to. ■9+llß___ . ■■ ; ■■ :;, FISHING SEASON, 1800 91. FISHING TACKLE. H | CX 1890 N CT A 1891 TUST arrived, ex " DORIC " from' a best fj English and American Manufac turers a large and well assorted stock of all Fishing requisites. Rods, Lines, Reels, Miunowa,. Flies, Gafl Hooks, single, double and treble, Mountings, assorted Hooks; Waterproof Stockings, India Rubber crack proo f Gum Boots, water proof Fish Bases' In great variety, including latest pat terns. Every article of the season at lowest prices. Fishing Licenses can now be obtained from me. ALSO.—New Stock of CRICKETING and TENNIS MATERIALS. W. ZANDER, Direct Importer Fishing Tackle. Tobbacconist and Fancy Goods. Ladies and Gentlemen's Hairdnisshig 9J3Q



PUBLIC LIBRARY READING ROOM. "\TOTICE is hereby eiven that the J_M Public Iteadhu; Room will be closed for repairs on TUESDAY, Septem ber 30th, and WEDNESDAY, October Ist. BY ORDER. September, 27th, 1890. . . . 0 152 TO TRAVEL THIS SEASON IN THE UAIRNBRAK AND LAURLSI'ON ■DISTRICTS. THK CLYDESDALE ENTIRE DIPLOMACY, ' BRED by John (Irigg, Esq., of Longbeach. Diplomacy's sire is Lord Beaconsfield, dam Pleasant, by Prince Charlie. Terms : £3 season ; guarantee, £4 10s ; groonmge fee ss, payable first service. Special arrangements made with hona- pU owners of three mares. Mares changing hands to be paid for as season mares. As the number of mares for this horse is limited, ownera wishing his services should make early application. Good PmMocking for mares at 2s per week. All care taken but no responsibility. For further particulars, apply Groom m charge, or DANIEL MoKENDRY, C§lsß Proprietor, Cairnbrac. TO TRAVEL THE LONGBEACH DISTRICT, THE PUREBRED CLYDESDALE STALLION ; SIR WILLIAM JERVOIS _ (238 New Zealand Stud Book.)' Sire, What's Wanted (imp.) dam Polly Wallace.—Bred by R. Charters, Esq., Ury Park Mosgiel. WHAT'S WANTED was bred by W. S Mark, Esq., Tarves, Scotland. His dam Jess was a pure Clydesdale,'a great prize taker, of immense bone and line .symmetry. His sire Lord Haddo was a very successful horse m the show ring. WHAT'S WANTED when a yearling m 1873 gained iirst honors at Inverary, and the second prize afc Aberdeen. At 3 years he wen the Royal Northern Society's lirst prize and the Auchtermuchty first prize of £55 beating a field of 173 horses. In 1876 at Stirling he was awarded the first prize of 00 guineas and m 1877 the first prize of £100 at Glasgow, m a field of 200 of the best hurse.s m Scotland. POLLY WALLACE by Wallace (imp.) Wallace gained innumerable prizes m Victoria and was also very successful m New Zealand Show Rings. * POLLY WALLACE'S dam by Emperor out of an imported .mare. EMPEROR was one of the most famous Horses which ever travelled m New Zealand. ; His sire Napoleon (imp.) dam Nancy (imp.) From the above it will be seen that SIR WILLIAM JERVOIS is one of the best bred horses m the country, being straight from imported stock on both sides. For cards and terms apply W. D. DAWSON, Proprietor, 9 140 Waterton. MR GEORGE JAMESON oats" I AM a BUYER OF GOOD SAMPLES OF SHORT OATS. GEOIIGE JAMESON, 91147 ASHBURTON akj> RAKAIA. AUCTION SALE at RAKAIA AT the request of several Farmers and others, a Sale by Auction will be held at my Stores, Rakaia, on THURSDAY, 2nd OCTOBIk. Present Entries include — ■j r\ HEAD CATTLE. S* DRAUGHT HORSES. IGREY COLT, by Burlington, three years. ■i USEFUL three-year-old COLT. -J TWO-YEAR-OLD COLT, by J_ Hunnincrton. l~7f\ HOGGETS. n& PRIME FREEZERS. 1 on bushels °ats- Q TONS BRAN and SHARPS. C) Sacks Garden PEAS. HORSE and DRAY. ~i COW. Af\ Cords FIREWOOD. Quantity Piers. A lar«>e number of ornamental Trees and Shrubs. Potatoes, <y/c, die. Sale will commence at noon GEORGE JAMESON. 9J138 J. R. BLAND, Auctioneer. mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmrnmmmmmmmmtmmm MR P." THOMAS ¥ors"e paradeT ASHBURTON. SATURDAY, 4th OCTOBER, 18 9 0. MR D. THOMAS has received instructions from Mn Daniel McKrxoky to sell by auction at Bullock's Arcade, immediately after the Parade, on SATURDAY, 4m OCTOBER, 1890, At half-past 2 p.m. His three-year-old Draught Stallion YOUNG "NEW STYLE" by New Style out of Dolly by Glenroy. First PRIZE two-year-old at Ashburton Show last year, A good sort, sound, well grown with plenty of quality. ALSO, I have been instructed by Mr Robert Clauk, Tinwald, to sell at the same time and place, His three-year-old Draught Stallion, "BANKER HERO " by Spring bank, dam Bloss. Springbank by Holmes' Banker (imp.) " dam Farmer's Lass by Muir Lad (imp), g.d. Darby Briton (imp). Bloss by Young Hero (imp) dam Blos som by Lincolnshire Hero (imp.) g.d. Rose by Matchless. ALSO,— The pure-bred Clydesdale Stallion, "YOUNG TAIERI TOM," 4 years, by Taieri Tom, dam Dot 11., by Heather Jock. Terms at sale. Sale at 2.30 p.m. D THOMAS,^ 6 Auctioneer,



~ ru'olio Notices. "-"LOiNGIiEAOH COACH] / ■•■: N and After Ist October the LONG- I ;' BEACH COACH will start from ASHBURTON at 5 p.m. sharp. R. It. BROWN, Coachman. ~ASHBURTON COUNTY COUNCIL." TENDERS invited on 3rd October for 1 painting County Council Offices. Particulars at office. By Order, Wm. BAXTER, 9 153 County Engineer^ ASHBURTON'BOIIOUGH COUNCIL "VTOTICE is hereby given .that all JLN annual Licenses under the Borough Bye-Laws, namely, for Kerosceno or Petroleum Carriers Hackney Carriages Drivers Public Buildings Hawkers Will expire on TUESDAY, the 30th September instant. Applications for renewal must be made on the expiry of the old Licenses, under a penalty, m default, not exceeding Five Pounds. CHAS. E. FOOKS, Town Clerk. Borough Council Office, Ashf.urfcon. Sept. 22nd. 1800 9*121 ~ PUBLIC NOTICE. E. E. Dowlb, TAILOR. BEGS to inform his numerous friends and tho public generally that he has commenced business on his own account m premises lately occupied by Mr F. F. Clayton, East street, next J. Orb. & Co.'s. Fit, Style and quality guaranteed, combined with moderate charges. ■= _JLJ-— BALL. A BACHELORS' BALL will be held m the Wakanui Schoolroom on FRIDAY, October 3rd, 1890. Admission : Gents, 3s 6d ; Ladies free. Refreshments provided 1 By Order, 9* THE COMMITTEE. loT^F"i)oi)D^r QURGEON DENTIST, will return O from his visit to Akaroa, and re sume his professional duties m Ashburton on THURSDAY, 2nd October. G. F. DODDS, Court Chambers, 9* Ashburton. Firewood, FIREWOOD THE undersigned has been favored ■with instructions from the Chair man of the South Rakaia Road Board, to offer by Public Auction OK THURSDAY, 2nd OCTOBER, AUOUT 4:0 Cords Gum FIREWOOD 4IU In lots to suit Purchasers. , No Reserve. . Sale at 12 noon, at my Rakaia Yards. GEO. JAMESON, J. R. Bland, Auctioneer. PUBLIC MEETING. ASHBURTON WOOL SALES- A MEETING of Wooljtrowcrs is here- J\. by convened for SAT URDAY, the 4th October, at 2.30 p.m. at the Orange Hall, t,p consider the above. M. BRUCE, 9 Convener "ashbukton "choral societyT "THE First Rehearsal of the MESSIAH 5 -will be held at the School of Music, Saunders' Buildings, on Tuesday, Sept. 30th, 1890, When all intended performers are invited to be present. H. J. MOSS, 9 ii" Hon. Sec. BATUBDAY, October 4th.- Mc- Cormick Reaper and Binder.—l am instructed to Sell on the above date a McCormick Twine Binder of last season's make. Only cut about 150 acres, conse quently is about equal to new. Sale at 12 noon.—T. BULLOCK, Auctioneer. 9+149