*n a house which rivalled even its occupants m destitution. It was absolutely foul.,with excrement and Other filth, contained hardly any fupnitrire. and no food. In this •wretched stajbe tho poor children are stated to have; lived for months, notwith standing the fact that the family in come from, all sources must have ex ceeded £1 per week. As may be guessed, the source of all 'this misery was drink, Jthe mother being hope lessly intemperate, and the father either careless or equally hopeless of effecting any change for the better. In this case the operation of the Cruelty Prevention Act was seen to advantage., Under its provisions the childreia were immediately removed to the keeping of more careful hands, and both parents were convicted and sentenced. li\ the circum stances every reasonable person must approve the statement made by the; presiding magistrate, that here was an J instance of wilful neglect, m which, j with a» income which ought to have j sufficed for ordinary means of sus tenance, a family of children Wad been forced to subsist m a state of mere savagery. The sentence of two months pronounced, upon the mother certainly does not err' on the side of severity. Aa regards the male parent, whose offence w»s mainly that of trusting to his utterly incapable partner, a lighter penalty was not unnaturally held to be Sufficient. The authorities will doubt less be careful that, after this, neither is allowed to resume the ruinous exercise of quasi-parental " duty." —« Lancet." ______

A Hint for Show Day.

dptete is a,hint, all the way from Paris, for Agricultural Societies and Farmers' Club*. At the opera one night there was a man who was the observed of all ob servers^ 0n the lappel of his coat was a whole jeweller's shop of gilt crosses, medals, and similar ornaments. Who was he '! How had he distinguished him self ? was the universal enquiry. Surely he must have led a forlorn hope, half-a dozen forlorn hopes, during the terrible war with Germany. Perhaps single handed he captured' a gun which had been decimating the ranks of the brave soldiery of la belle France. j^erhiips h© had m a moment of ap palling peril rushed forward and at the risk of .his own life shielded his commanding officer, or the marshal, or eren the emperor himself. But he had done nothing of the sort. He was just a Brittany farmer, and the magnificent decoration* he wore were the prizes hd had won at' the cattle shows. Now, we propose that Tokomairiro make a start at the forthcoming show. Are there not farmer* here who. have carried off gold jnedals, silver medals,.and bronze medals year after year. Where are those medals ntm ? Calmly" reposing, done up m tissue paper, m a corner of some drawer, where *hey never ace the light. Let their owners wear them, and show to all the world and his wife what splendid honours they have achieved. Why, there are aome on the Plain who during all these years muafc have w*on enough to make a veritable breastplate of. How imposing they would l""ok pacing the ground with tli* afternoon sun glinting and shiminer ing on the metallic splendor of their decorations. And why nofc wear,them on all high days and holidays,- liull-baitin^s, •bonfire nights, and Sundays" The solder who has distinguished himself m the battlefield does not hide his medal, he always wears it—wears it on parade, wears it when, on fatigue duty, it m ever on his breast to remind him of the thrilling scenes he has been through, and to remind the world «f the heroism he has displayed. Surely the victories of peace are as important as the 1 achievements of war. Let the farmers wear their medals by all means, and we 2sual?es^ *° *'ie committee that for the future they instruct the manufacturer to make provision for attaching them to the manly breasts of their owners. As for the cups-~well they (Cannot very well be worn, so it would be Well perhaps to dispense with them m ifarer of medals of equivalent value.— *' Bruce Herald." _____

Yesterday J. Stevens, imployed at Mr C. Chinnery's flax mill, Rangiora, was pass ing nboufc the mill with a. hank of tow, *rhen the tow caught on a moving belt and became entangled. Stevens received such injuries that vr Clayton recommended liia immediate removal to the Hospitial. The jnan's arm was very much lacerated, and he suffered severly from the shock. On exam inaiion of. Stevens' injuries it was fouud th»i h« bad sustained compound dislocation of the wriit, besides which the arm was Wdly fractured and the elbow crushed. The injuries were of 80 severe a nature that it wm deemed expedient to amputate the forearm. Stevens is doing *s wn as might be expected under the circumstances,

INFORMATION FOR WORKING WOMEN.

Ifc is a boast often heard that there are a greater variety of occupations open to -women nowadays than ever before. Yet the fact is not without its drawbacks, for women are thus tempted into scores nf position* for which they are not fitted, wioh much consequent misery. Thousands of girls, especially iv America, sit all day hammering at type-writers and telegraph instruments, stand on their feet for a dozen hours at a stretch m shops and stores, and bend over desks at some sort of writing, till their muscles and head iiche together. In both England and America they labour m factories long hout'S over hard and monotonous tasks, often ill a fearfully bad atmosphere, and £or sraftU wages. When they break down, the expense of having physicians, coupled with other costs of illness, is apt to consume their little savings. Therefore any information which will enable them to lessen such an outgo must be welcomed by the'fcdst'oforking women. On this point a recent letter received by us may throw a ray of light. The write* says: "W'benfl woman has to depend upon her fingers solely for a living it is a terrible thing to foil ill, even though ifc may be onl/ft fair day* or weeks. This was my own situation when % was first taken bad about ten years ago. It began with what I shall have to describe as a heavy, sinking feeling at the pit of the stomach, and a sensation of giddiness and faintness whilst at meals. On rising from the table I would often be attacked with palpitation of the heart, whfeh beat so I didn't know wlujfc to do with myself. Some days I would not eat ,a mouthful of solid food, so much afraid ww I of the | |»am ifc gave me. I have gone without tfcrxl for three consecutive days and jiiiigto, till I. ■ thought I must surely &ta,v&G, At the same time the desire to tSafc was «<o great I could have, clutched .eagerjy ,ft£ the hardest piece of stale bread. 'It'got so I.wd I hud to lie m bed for days, and grew so weak I could /scarcely raise jnyself an my elbows*. I consulted j doctor after doctor ; I think f must have had not less than a dozen gltogeth er. On c culled my illness by one name, and thc| others by other names. No two of them agreed as to what it really was that ailed me None of them did me any good, thoo/jh my money went fast enough to pay them and to buy the medicine they ordered. One day I saw m the " Christian .Age .an account of Mother Seigol'g Curative.

Syrup. Yet how could I believe m itII had trusted and hoped, andbeen deceivfcl so often. Unless—which seldom happens 1 —people get the ric?hfc medicine attest, it is a wonder to me how they ever get n at all. What made me feel that Mother Seigel's remedy might be of some use I don't know ? but I think it was because it was discovered and made by ,a, good iwoman who had been cured by it" herself. At all events I sent for it and began to take it. Up to the time when I write this letter I have taken it seven weeks, and the change it, has produced has astonished all who know me. The pain fiboui, my heart is entirely gone, and I gain strength every day." NoTi3.—a?he writer of the above letter requested that her name should not be published. We feel bound to respect her wishes, although we have no doubt she will consent to our giving her name and address to any of her own Sex who may desire to write to her, either directly or through us.

A somewhat similar case is that of Mrs Annie West, of Manor Road, Bourne mouth, Hants* who writes under a late date: "I desire to inform you of my wonderful recovery after taking Mother Seigel's Curative Syrup. I was so low as to be unable to rise from my bed, and thought I should never stand on my feet v again. But by the blessing of God, and the use of the Syrup, I am to far re covered as to be able to return to my work. lama poor widow and have, to work for my living, and have on one or two occasions sold some of my things to buy Seigel's Syrup. For years I.could not keep any food down and suffered from terrible headache. Now that. lam well once more, I shall soon earn buck a hundred times over the price of the good medicine that drove away tnv complain::.





THE WALKEII COBK EXTRACTOK. Pronounced the best Mechanical Cork Extractor m tho Market, as it* pulls the Cork the easiest, and removes it quickest from the Screw. ." •" Its ure prevents the agitation'of ■ carbo- . nated or other beverages, and allows' the sediment to remain undisturbed m tho bottle. Designed tor the use of hotels,' restau rants, saloons, clubs and families. Orna mental m appearariae 'and full .nickel plated. Special terms to' jobbers. Manufactured by the ' . E. WALKER TOOL C^'PANY , : 4:



THE M-DLANP COUJNTTES : , WATCH COMPANY yrsK r-Tn^ET, Birmingham, eng Roi)'l for ■ «* /f*\ Send' for Citi-.lo'un Mtf Catalogue cnut:-uuiii<4 ' ' Jffjv' containing iooo uhw- /f%Jt£y^ 1009 Dlus tiMtions anrl i-hf^i^Sf^ trations and 1000 uns.)-m4'V'^y.^looo unsc licited Tescl- '^/Olicited -T«.sti ]nonials, f?r- '^ H N/\^ monials, -for- Warded ajra f i <i warded gratis nd post free • and post free to any part to any .part of the world. of the world. All *k wholesale' Cash Prices. 255. Let every reader of this send for our fceautiful new Illustrated Catalogue, oon teioing 1000 unsolicited testimonials, and over 1000 fine copperplate Engravings of Watches, Jewellery, aiid Electro Plate, sent gratis and post free on application to any part of the world. R. Ambrose, Esq., Cloyne Terrace Queenstown, Ireland, Feb. 11th, 1886. "It gives me much pleasure'to testify as to the excellent time keeping qualities of the Watch I received from you. I have tested it with a gun fired here every claj by electricity at one O'clock,. Greenwicli ime, and have never found it f acillate even one minute. I have great confidence m recommending your Company.' (Gentlemen's Fine Silver Watch, flat :, crystal glass ... ' ... ..." 255. >; Ladies' Fine Silver, flat crystal glass highly finished movements ... '2os Youths' Fine Silver, flat crystal gluss 25a •• Ladies' Gold Levers, m exquisitely ■» chased cases 70s Gents'ditto, engiried turned cas.'s 80s- ' Gents Silver Keyless Luvors ... (iOs Gents' Silver Keyless brnt'ng eases 67s 6d Gents' Fine Gold Keyless Luveis strong heavy cases ' 100 a Gents Fine Gold Keyless hunting care ... . 140s Ladies' very heavy Keyless, m 18 carat engraved cases ... , ...100s Pot cOflice Orders must be made payable U> t.he Company's Manager, Mr A. Percy, •jii receipt of which, with Is extra lor postage, any watch will be forwarded per Parcels Post to any part of the world. London Office and Show Room, — Q JKEN VICTOTira STREET, E.G (Near the Y*«isic House; PAINT inihe —WORLD- Any shade from Pnre White to J«t Black. A COMBINATION' of Hie ' purest painh with I::rli;i Rul)ber, forrnitisj a smooth, jjlossy, firm, durable, elasbic Mid bc.-uitiful Paint, unaffected by olmugs of temporacm-e, is perfectly waterproof, ;i'id nda])ted to r\\ cln.'sas of work, and is m every w:iy" a V vettov \y,\\v,t for either insido or outside piUnling' than any other p;iiul in.the.woiliL Dc;inj< fr.om onc-Miirrl to onc-fourMi cheapur raid la«tinq atletist LLree time «t« long m the bout' load and oil paints. Be sure that our .trade mark on. every package. Prepared and ready for ui-g and sold' by the hallon oply. There has never been a paint offered the public ill at hai become so popular (m the same time) and given as perfect satisfac tion as the Rubber Paint. " D~O~~G" S." ~~~ x "~ MANY jrears since we had the pleasure to introduce to the public the I BUFFALO MEAT DOGS BISCUITS, now bo extrnsLvely used m the principal kennels of the world. S.noe that time 'we have made many im pcr.anco iniprorcments m theirmauufecturc —impi'ovcjiicnts not of the nature of veget able compounds which mey be added to any food of a trifling cost, but of the nature to p?-oclucc 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 Dj 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.in"-tne 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 stamped—"Buffalo Meat, Trade Mark," the quality of which wo guarantee. Twenty •hiilings per «wt, carriage paid ' ■ SOLE. MANUFACTURERS, W. G. CLARK &SONS, . ANCHOR PATENT BISCUIT WORKS, LIMEHOURB, LONDON, E.C. Established 1851. ■ i BRANCH OFFICE & FACTORY. « 754 Washington Street, I^NeW York. ._ ABSOLUTE * . •', PROTECTION AGAINST tflß& Manufacturers of ULCAN PAINT AMD SOTKUIA. Absolute protection against extension, of fire. . . • Color cards and test shingles with jnetruo* tions and proofs of on materials furnished



WOOL SEASON, 1890*91. \ ASHBURTON WOOL SALES* ' MM JOHN" Q lIFSTELI. :f;\ BEGS TO INTIMATE TO THE WOOL GROWERS OF ASHBURTON DISTRICT THAT HE IS PREPARED TO MAKE LIBERAL CASH ADVANCE ON THE GROWING CLIP, OK ON WOOL PLACED IN HIS HANDS FOR SALE, LOCALLY OR IN CHRISTCHIJRCH, OR FOR SHIPMENT. MR RESTELL will act m conneotion with the NEW ZEALAND LOAN AND MERCANTILE AGENCY COMPANY LIMITED, Who will RENDER ACCOUNT SALES WITH THEIR USUAL FROMPTITDE.



JOHN OER & CO.. IHOJSrMONGEIIS AND GENEJS'AL IMjE'OETEES. HAVE m Stock and to arrive a Large and Complete Assortment of English and American HARDWARE m all its Branches. SHEEP S HEARS All the Leading Brands direct from the Manufacturers. j A Large Stock to select from— , . ■ TURKEY STONE, Marking Oil^Raddle Ink _ Powder,^^ B^i>s JlTes and General Furnishing Goods ; FILTERS, Churns, and Mdk .™^ < £ J e® and Springs ; Oils, Paints, Colow. Varnishes, Paper Hangings F^encin Wire, Staples and Standards, Wire Netting* Spades and Forks , <^^ and Blacksmiths' Tools, &c. Pumps, Galvanised and Black, IronFipe and FiltingS, always on Stock. . : « ;""• i r» ™ Wonriprs qnt! English ami Colonial Ranges, Stoves and Co omal Fireirons, Lamps, Lampware,. and every requisite for the Station, J aim, or Perforated Zinc for Threshing Machines, fi'om 1-16 to. | mesh. * S P E 0 1 A LTI E S. Table and Pocket Cutlery, Electro-Plated Ware, Guns, Revolvers, Ammuni|S ■• • I tion, and all Sporting requisites m great variety. ; JOB N" QBE & CO.



John &. Restell, COMMISSION, FINANCIAL AND GENERAL AGENT,  WEST STREET, GRAIN AND WOOL BROKER. '\ OATS SHARPS ■ , .i;'-'-- .',. • B-RAN ■•• ■.■ : - ■■ ... FLOUR..  i , ,-.- / ■ POTATOES ' ■■'■■■ ■■'■■' ■"■■■ •--•....*■■•■// FENCING WIRE—BARBED AND PLAIN, TEA, SUGAR, CANDLES, AND GENERAL FARM STORES, KAITANCATft COAL. t •AGENT FOR—Union Fire and Marine Insurance Company Ld. ; Mercanti Finance Agency Company^ Ltd. ; Colonial Mutual Life Assurance I DEERING ALL STEEL TWINE BINDER; ' CE¥LON and  INDIAN TEAS Association; The Mercantile Gazette, etc.; elfcc, etc^ \ LOVERS OF A REALLY DELICIOUS CUP OF TEA | ' SHO UL D T RY; - . ' ■ ' ■ .■■l' XJ X, E ( ,  ■ CEYLON & INDIAN TEAS I IMPORTED DIRECT FROM THE GARDENS. BEISTG ABSOLUTELY PURE THESE TEAS ARE MUCH STRONGER ' THAN THE ORDINARY 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 made by mo shows tb« Teas to be PERFECTLY FREE FROM ANY FOREIGN MATTER AND ADULTERATION OF ANY KIND: The amount W extract m each case is yery high for the sl.ort timo of infusion, and the •proportion of tannin is low. In all rei-pects the samples subinifcted appear to be well prepared genuine Teas of excellent /quality. ' 4 :,„ I li-sL^iSmrtio-i ■ : ■ ,: .(Signed). ,' : A. W.'BIOKERTONj Colonial Analyse . \ SOLD IN Imj. PACKETS,£CANISTERS, AND HALF-CHESTS. GEOSGE JAIESOU ,;';,:./. , AKHKUBTON AND RAKAIA. TIMBER. TIMBER. '"CTAYING^ purchased the TIMBER BUSINESS of Mn John G. Rkstell, we ;J°~l- have amalgamated the same with our Business in-East Street, w hero butli will be carried on conjointly : ; '; '': . • : . •■' —ON SALE—_; . ■ ■;■ ■; ■■ ' 34>© casks -best'P'ortland.'Cement.-; ' ; US-Tons Galvanised Hoofing Iron, 1© Tons No. 8, 9 and 10 fencing Wire, 3 Tons (-jjilvanised Barbed Wire .% Tons Shoot Lead, 58 Tons Sheet -^Zindj &AY Boxes t-heet Glass, kegs Wire Nails, all sizes, 100 Dmrap Eaw and Boiled Lin seed Oil, 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. EL Collins and Co., TIMBER AND COAL MERCHANTS



TO STAND THIS SEASON AT GROVE FARxM, TINWALD, THE THOROUGHBRED HOESE, PerMn Warbeck 11, ' By Perkin Warbeck (imp), dam Miss Kate (imp), the dam of Antelope, Sultan, and Prime Wiirden. For full pedigree see cards. For further particulars apply Groom m charge, or . v EDWARD GATES, Grove Farm, Tinwald. "Serset~livery~ stables JOHN NEWMAN, Proprietor. jrpHESE old established and favorite JL central Livery Stables are now m my hands, and it will be my constant effort to again bring their business into the front rank, and make these Stables what their position and accommodation warrant them— ■.-..■ THE PREMIER LIVERY STABLES of the Ashburton County. Buggies, Traps, Saddle Horses, &c, always on hire, with skilful drivers ready at the shortest notice. Open and Close Carriages for Wedding or other parties. Cabs at any hour, day or night LOOSE BOXES for stallions and race horses. Country customers are guaran teed every accommodation at the lowefit current rates. f J. NEWMAN, 10q121 Proprietor. WOOL. WOOL. mHE UNDERSIGNED IS PRE- X PARED TO MAKE, LIBERAL 'CASH ADVANCES On the Coming Season s Clip of WOOL, FREE OF COMMISSION. INTEREST AT LOWEST CURRENT RATES. GROWERS have the Choice of Selling , either at the ASHBURTON WOOL SALES; or m CHRISTCHURCH, or SHIPPING. I Shall Holj> REGULAR SALES DURING THE SEASON, having arranged with the !?ew Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Company, Limited, to act as my Financial Agents and Auctioneers. Every care and attention will be used m displaying, properly lotting, classi fying, and valuing the Wool. Account Sales will be rendered "by the New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Company, Limited, with their usual promptitude. WOOLPACKS, TWINE, etc., " At Lowest Current Rates. John G. Bestell WOOL STORES, WE3T.BTKEET, ASHBOTIW,



i!" ■ ' "" to "' """" i Vt >j 1 . .Ii \- ) i I •■.;;/ , NoV'fe 4T VHE !Tlta-E TO "U%W " " \ ■kldwo,od;s \ SC^IxX,. BLIGHT SPEGIFIO D. THOMAS. '- CLOVJ£JK» ■■ • i FOR THE SEASON HAVE JUST COME TO : HAND, THEY ARE £1 JH QUALITY AND LOW IN PEICB: THEY ARE JBDRB'f and SONS, of LONDON CHOICEST SEEDS. I : I^SPECTIO^ INVITED. .■ i' i SAMPLES SUPPLIED |. dHthomas, : , AfIHBUBTOy. ! : D. THOMAS (Lace of Matsok, Cox axd Co. AUCLTONEKR, LAND,' INSURANCE, and ESTATEf AGENT, I VALtIAtUOR, W^Ot; and GRAIN BRORRR I O'l U U ifi k AfS H ? B 4 IJ ? R-T 0, N,  ,  v  : ,■> -.! AUP: M '?! 1 i irfl 'J I .{ At ; ;s! !^ A 11111 ■" ■"r ' " 0"™"™ i"—"" *~*"mmm TOANi? Negotiated. Weekly Sales of Live Stock ; Tinwald and Ashuurton J '.' „ i altfiixatsly. Fortnightly Sales of Sheepskins, Fat, and Hides on FRIDAYS. Sti'irtfj of \Vobl the Season. Grain bought" and sold on Jonmiission. Clearing Saies as per arrangement. LOKDON AND LANCASHIRE FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY. I hat been.»p <pQinte4.£gent for the above Company and am txoyr prepared[ take (risks oi»>feuildiigs, and.Growing Crops at curuent rates.' WOOI' ? WOOL. WOOL, V.:',TAS.rOSB.SALL'S, \^EST STREET, ASHBIJUTOJ<; '/:'"i ''£■'■ . \'' ■'■ T' AM Prepared to make LIB KB AI?C ASH ADVANCES against the GrcmE J.. Clip of WOOL, placed mmy hand for,;SALE Ashburtoi), or Shipment Ens nd. . WOOLPAOKS, TWINE, OIL? RADDLE &c." SUPPLIED "■;■ D. THOMAS ASHBTIRTON



QTE FHKKS "OR 08. f OTEP HE N S 1J» R,O S. MARKET HOUSE ~TN Order to be enabled to solicit tite fiivours of Stationholdera and Farmeire, we have just'added to our ettx;k ' POWDERED & LUMP RADDLE^ RED, BLUE, Si BLACK BRANDING OILS, RAW, & BOILED OILS, TURKEY OIL STONES, , ; { iIiAMPBLACK,.,.ETC|. ;'. —ALSO THE NOTED— 8.8.A. SHEEP SHEARS So well known, and admitted by all experienced Shearers to, be the best. We have also replenished our stocks m Watches, Clocks, Pocket Kniyes» Table Cutlery, Spoons, Pannikins, Billies, Kettles, Pots, Pans, Crockery; Straps, etc. ALL ORDERS by Post or otherwise \ Promptly despatched. SATISFACTION j is our Motto. STEPHENS BROS, MABKET HOUSE ASHBURTON. Wm. SPARROW TAILOR AND MEN'S MERCER, EAST BTKRT?,T. .



MR D ""THOMAS "^ _^_ CLEAIICSALE^~ AT PARK IK'S OLD FAIIM, NEAR DROMORE, ON Wednesday, 29th October, 1890. MR D. THOMAS has received in structions from the Manager of blxe National Mortgage Co., Christchurch, to Sell by Public Auction on the Farm known as Parkin's, near Dromore, on WEDNESDAY, 29th OCTOBER, 1890, The following Live and Dead Stock* viz:— 6 Draught HORSES, all good workers. -J Light Harness MARE, IDray and Frame. 1 Tank Dray. Three Drays, all newly done up. 2 REAPERS AND BlNDlifl\s (McCormick), 1 Reaper and Birder (Hornsby), Horse Power and Chalfcuttw. Five Double-Furrow Ploughs* Broadcast Grain and Turn\p Sower. Set Diso Harrows. -1 Set Tripod HARROWS. Two L sets Tine Harrows Reid and Gray Grain PyRILL Reid and Gray ROLLER Stripper. Set of Series. Old Iron. Swingle-trees and Chains. Blocks and tackle. Machin-e Fittings. ' ' -1 A Sets HARNESS, and a large j A.\J quantity of useful sundries. / Luncheon Provided. I Sale afc 12 o clock , : D. THOMAS, Ashburton,



f ■ MILES AND CU. SATURDAY, Ist NOVEMBER. MESSRS MILES & CO. are in structed to sell by Public Auction on SATURDAY INEiXT Rural Sections 27793, 27722, containing 495 Acres '495 situated on the Marouan road about 5 miles from Tinwald. UPSET PRICE Tliiirty Shillings Tex* Acre The sale will be held m Mk G. Jame son's, Wool Stores, West Street, Ashbur ton at 2 o'clock. J. T, FORD, Auctioneer, 10*172 GEO. JAMESON, Agent.



JENSEN'S COD. LIVEE. OIL, MADE ONLY FROM THE FRESHEST LIVERS URE . ; ■ •'■'' \ TASTELESS, DIGESTIBLE :



on GROCERY IMPORTING COMPANY, HAVE opened up a large uupply or 'Seasonable Goods m those central premises 'm It AST STREET, formerly occupied by Mrs John .Ranger (next i Bkookk, chemist) where they will ' j SELL FOR CASH Cheaper than any house m Ashburkonv GROCERIES ancl TEAS Of all descriptions, and guaranteed only of the very best brands and qualities, will be kept m stock, and every chance taken', l?y purchas ing m the best markets and for CASH to break the record for quality and lowness of price, GLASS " CHINA AND For all household purposes m great variety and lowest quotations. > Note the address— . V7T» JL» \Jm EAST STREET, ASHBU R T O N. 101168



I, NEW ZEALAND RAILWAYS. TIMARU AGRICULTURAL SHOW AND RACES, OCTOBER 28th to 30th. CHEAP DAY EXCURSION, 29th. ON the 29th inst., Excursion Tickets to Timaru will be issued at Ash-' burton at 6s Gd first-class, 4s Gd second, for the first ordinary train, which will be ; altered as under, and will be available for return by a train" leaving Timaru for Ashburton at 5.35 p.m. Baine;day. The Tickets will be available only by theso trains. The first train to Tiniaru will leave Ashburton at 10.19 a.m. instead of 10.55 a.m. on the 29th, and will be due from Tinwald nb- 10.27, Window. 10.37, Hinds 10.51, Ratigitata 11.20, stopping at flag utntioua if required, arriving at Timaru at 12.30 p.m. This train will not Avoik coods traffic. ' . j, On the same day the afternoon train from Timaru to Orari will run through Ash burton, leaving Timaru at 5.95 p.m., and arriving at Ashluirton at 8.20 p.m., stopping where required to set down passengers. ..'■.. . Return Tickets obtainable afc all stations. 10|5129 BY ORDER,, ,



I. jr-UDlic Notices. LOWCLIFF ESTATE. n^EM)ERS are invited for Rolling, X Disc, Tripod, and Tine Harrowing about 300 Acres. Tenders required at once. . ..'.'' . •■■■'■ ■•,. I J; R. BRODTE, » 10 171 :■...-.. Manager. WAKANUI ROAD BOARD. rpENDERS are invited for the follow JL ing work : — : j Forming part of Christie's RuaJ. from Charing Cross to Winter's Road, about 190 chains. Specification may be seen at the Board's Ofiice where Tenders will ba received up till 10 a.m. on SATURDAY, November Ist, 1890. ; C. E. FOOKS& SON, 10tl30 District Surveyors.



A LL Accounts against Wai, dk Btjrton XJI. Wimon up to 7th October ar° requested to be addressed to Box 31' Post Office, Ashburton. 10+170 W.De BURTON WILSON. "ASHBURTON HuSPITAL BOARD. TENDERS FOR MAINTENANCE. mENDERS are invited for the Supply X of meat, drugs, groceries, etc., for one year for the Ashburton Hospital. Specifications arc on riew at the County Council's Offices, AKhburton, at which place tenders will b« received up to 11 a.m. on Monday, 10th November next. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. By Order, F. MAINWARING, Clerk Ootobea 27th, 189 Q. , 10 175 JOSEPH GILLOTT'S STEEL PEN S ARE THE BEST,



TXTESLEYAN SUNDAY SCHOOL. W GRAND FLORAL CONCERT and TEA MEETING. Cameron Street Church, Ashburton. THIS EVENING, Oct. 28, 1890. Tea at 6 p.m. Concert, 8 p.m. 180 Performers and Orchestra. ] Tea and Concert, Is (id; Concert only, Is. 10 165 ~~LOYAL ~TINWALD~ LODGE^ 1.0.0.F.M.U. mHE ANNIVERSARY of the above JL Lodge, will be celebrated by a BALL ON SHOW NIGHT, OCTOBER 31st., IN THE TEMPLAR HALL. Tickets, 4s ; Ladies free. I Refreshments Provided. Musixj by Mr H. Gates. ASHBURTON PRIMITIVE METHO DIST CHURCH. ANNIVERSARY TEA AND PUBLIC MEETING on O H0 W T~"\ AY nho w Uay In SALVATION ARMY BARRACKS Tea on the Tables from 4 to 7 o'clock. Tickets, Is 6d ; Children, Is. Public meeting after to be addressed by Rev Mr Cocker, from England, Rev Potter, of Christchurch, also Revs Buttle, Gray, Sawle, Mr Twentyman, and Lieufc. Salvation Army. Anniversary Services on SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 1890, m the Oddfellows' Hall.  Morning, at 11 a.m., Revs Pobtor and Cocker; Afternoon, at 3 o'clock, Rev Cocker, from England ;. Evening, at 6.30, Rev J. Potter, J. Cocker. All are cordially invited. 10f173 OD D FT^LT7o"WS ' HALL. Lessee and Director, MR CHAS. CHARRINGTON. FKIDAY, OCTOBER 31st, ONE NIGHT ONLY. Show TSiglit. IVigrlit. « . —— First and only appearance m Ashburton, MISS JANET ACHURCH. MISS JANET ACHURCH. MISS JANET ACHURCH. rpHE celebrated young English Trage- L dienne supported by a Powerful Company of English and Australian Artists, including MR HERBERT FLEMMING, Miss Alice Norton Mr H. Chichester Miss Helen Kinniard Mr H. Power Miss Marie Brookes Mr R. E. Watson Miss Stella Darbyslrire Mr Brian England Miss Rose Hawthorne Mr H. Hines AND Mr Chas. Charrington, The Popular London Actor. FRIDAY, OCTOBER 31 POSITIVELY ONE NIGHT ONLY. Mark Quinton's celebrated emotional Drama IN HIS POWER, IN HIS POWER, Full particulars m future advertisement. Business Manager, W. H. MANNING. .10*167



We clip the following important tosti mo nial from the "Ilia warra Mercury " (N.S.-'W. of the 30th March. It needs no comment: — [ "Mr John Loveday, of the Bulli Mountain, writes to us that after.suffering for four years ! with aci^te gravel, lie lias experienced aliiiost complete relief by. Using Sander and;' Sons' Eucalyptio Extract. He says :—" Seeing the said Extract advertised m the ' Illtuvnrva (Mercury,* his intense suffering induced him ■to obtiiin a bottle of the medicine from Mr Hosking, chemist, of this town, mid that the use of it gave him great relief at i; once. He states that between 10th March inst., when he obtained the first bottle of the ' extract, and the 19th, the use of that medicine continued to afford him relief, to : which lie had been a stranger for four years. Mv Loveday writes also that lie has found i the Eucalypti Extract euro for rheumatism m well as gravel. He requests us to publish this information through the ' Mercury.' We have much pleasure m complying with Mr Loveday's request, whose word cannot be doubted, and who can have no object m view other than a pure desire to benefit suffering , humanity. " —.(Advt.) ,2