colonial makes. These were all in a large glass case, and were also much admired by the crowd. It was a matter for regret that the Mosgiel Company did not show any ot their celebrated manufactures this year, and especially as they run the Ashburton local factory. We should have been pleased to see a stall devoted to their choice troods.

PRIZE LIST.

DRAUGHT HORSES. Judges—Messrs R. Matthews and R. HolloyQr.) Entire of any age-Mr McKendrys Diplomacy 1, Mr J. Gilmour's Kelvin 2, Mr J. Small's Vanquisher 3. Entire 3 years old—Mr M. Fried lander's Kew Style 1, Mr N. Fitzgerald a J Entire Colt 2 years old—Mr John Small's Lord Cranley 1, Mr P. Cunning ham's Oallum o' Glen 2, Clarke Bros, 3. For the best mare in foal, or with foal at foot—Mr J. Small 1, Mr W. Jamison 2, Mr P. Cunningham highly commended, Mr W. Jamison commended. Best mare to be shown with two of her Srogeny— Mr W. J. Stoddar* 1 and 2, larke Bros. 3, Mr W. J. Stoddart com mended. ' CATTLE Duncan Cameron, £2 2s; for the largest prize-taker in cattle. Judges—Messrs J. R. Brodie and James Guild. Marshals—Messrs S. Chapman and J. Boyle. SIIOKTHOKN. Bull of any age—John Small, 1; Yearl ing bull—John Small, 1 and 2 ; cow of any age in milk or in calf—John Small, 1, 2, and highly commended; heifer two years old—W. Strange 1, John Small 2, . nnd highly commended ; yearling heifer— John Small, 1 and 2. AYKSH.TRE. Bull of any age—Clarke Bros., 1 and 2; for the best yearling bull—Clarke Bros., 1, 2 and highly commended ; cow of any age in millc or in calf- Mrs T. McDowell, 1, Clarke Bros. 2, W. Wills highly com mended. Yearling Heifer—Clarke Bros. 1, J. Gough2. . . ■ Cow of any age in milk or in calf — D. Thomas h KZ. Farmers' Co-operative Associa^ tion, £2 2b; for the best Jersey cow— D.Thomas 1 ANY OTHEft BEEED. Bull of any age—A. McKenzie, 1. Cow of any age in milk or in calf—John Small 1, John Small 2. \ Milch cow of any age rr breed, in full profit -A. J. Huston 1, A. W. Randall 2. W. H. Collins, £1 Is ; Cottager's cow in milt, where not more than two are kept-E. MfcKee, 1. Fat Bullock or Steer—A. J. Huston 1 antl2- T « , \ t Fat Cow or Heifer—J. bawle 1, J. Small 2, A. J. Huston highly com mended. DOGS. SHEEP DOGS. Judges—Messrs Donald Cameron and M.Millar. Marshal -Mr G. W. Leadley. Smooth-coated Collie Sheep Dog or Slut—J. Moore 1, L. Rattray 2. Rough-coated Collie Sheep Dog or Slut —G. J. Cholmondeley 1, L. Rattray 2. Cattle, Dog or Slut—J. R. "VVilliams 1.

The Throne of Holland.

REMOVAL OF THE KING.

(pee press association. Amsterdam, October 29. The Dutch Parliament has declared King William 111. incapable of ruling, and las invested the Council of State •with regal powers.

Labor Questions.

[PER I'KBSS ASSOCIATION.] (Received October 31, 10.35 a.m.) London, October 30. A hearty welcome was extended to J. D. Fitzgerald, labor delegate from New South Wales, by Burns and Tom McCarthy, of the Dockers' Union, and S. J. Davis, a delegate from Belfast. Fitzgerald addresses the Trades Coun cil on Tuesday, when he will give an account of the difficulty in Australia- Fifty Unions have joined the Board of Conciliation which was formed re cently under the auspices of the Lon don Chamber of Commerce. Burns declares that, owing to the federation of employers, the workmen are not strong enough to sustain a strike unless there is some unusual chance of their proving victorious. The coal porters engaged in twelve of the vessels unloading at Plymouth have struck owing to non-Unionists having been taken on to assist in the work.

Wellington, October 31. The TradesandLabor Council passed the following resolution—"Thafc this Council, whilst as as a Council avoiding active participation in politics, deplores and condemns any interference with or dis turbance at political gatherings, and hereby calls upon all unionists under the banner of the Federated Trades Union Council to loyally assist in the mainten ance of order at all such gatherings, and thereby help to secure the right of freedom of speech for political friends, and foe alike.

Second Edition. TO-DAY'S TELEGRAMS

[per press association] Ohristchorch, October 31. The Society for the prevention of cruelty to animals passed a resolution to day in favour of the erection of public slaughter yards as tending to dimmish cruelty to animals. Alfred Le Campeon fell from a dray yesterday and fractured his skull. He never recovered consciousness, and died to-day. WbllingtO k, October 31. Charles Cresa, occupier of the place raided by detectives on Sunday night pleaded guilty at the Police Court thu. morning to the charge of keeping a gaminghouse. He was fined *.£>. Auckland, October 31. Frederick Hunter, a married man, who has been in a despondent frame of mmcl because of no work, cut his throat with* razor to-day, in spite of the exertions ot his wife to prevent him. The injury is not expected to be fatal. ' The saddlers have decided' to dis continue the strike levy on the ground that the strike is practically at an end.

SPORTING

[PER PBBSS ASSOCIATION.] Melbourne, October 31. Last night 2000 to 160 was accepted about Correze for the Derby, and 10 to 1 ia now the best offer. 2000 to 180 has been taken about Whimbrel. The, Admiral is weaker, and 5t02 is on offer; 9 to 2 is tie best See obtained about GaUing; Carbine has Idvanced to 100 to 12. for the Cup, and 2000 to 140 hM *»«» «wceP ted about Ven geaocet

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HOME AND FOREIGN.

j [PBK PRESS ASSOCIATION.] (Received October 31, 10.35 a.m.)

THE MARKETS.

Londok, October 30. Tallow—Best mutton, 27s to 27s 6d; do. beef, 25s 6d to 265.

MARINE OFFICERS WITH- DRAWEL.

(Received October 31, 10.40 a.m.) 1 Sydney, October 31 ---i The Marine Officers Association has withdrawn from the Labour Defence Committee, stating there is nothing to gain by standing oat and they consider themselves fairly beaten. They have written to the steamship owners asking for an interview.

WANT OF CONFIDENCE MOTIONS.

Mr DibW want of confidence motion has been defeated by 45 to 21 and an amendment, approving of the action of the Government in postponing dis cussion on fiscal proposals was carried by 46 to 23. Melboubne, October 31. In the House of Assembly a wan* of confidence motion was tabled by Mr Munro, and carried by 55 to 35.

THE COAL TRIMMERS.

MswoAStLB, October ,31. The coal trimmers have decided, not to return to work without the sanction of the Labour Defence C minittee 1.

THE ASHBUKTON GtTABI)IANv FBIDAY, OCTOBEB 31, 1890.



THE WALKER CORK EXTBACTQB.. Pronounced the best Mechanical Cork Extractor in the Market, as it pulls the Cork the easiest, and removes it quickest from the Screw. Its ure prevents the agitition of carbo nated or other beveraged, and alkrws the sediment to remain undisturbed in the bottle. Designed tor the use of hotels, restau rants, saloons, clubs and families. Orna mental in appearanae and full nickel I plated. Special terms to jobbers. Manufactured by the E. WALKER TOOL COMPANY HERCULES UAKING POWDER IS THE BEST. mHOSB who hare not tried it, .should ask their Grocer for it. Makes splen did Bread Cakes, Scones, Pastry, &c



ABSOLUTE PROTECTION AGAIKST FIRE Manufacturers of ULCAtf PAINT AND . SOTKRIA. Absolute protection against extena.on of fire. Color cards and test shingles with instruc tions and proofs of on materials furnished



DOGS. MANY years since we had the pleasure to introduce to the public the BUFFALO MEAT I)OC4S BISCUITS,-, now jo extensively used in the principal kennels oi the world. Sinno 'that time we have madei maiiy 1 im portance impvovements in their manufacture —improvements not'of the nature of Veget able compomids which may be added to any food of a trifling cost, but of- the nature to produce good hard flesh and muscle, ■ingre dien>s which nn other-Biscuit or Dog Food posscMEes, find for AVhich we have received numcroua modals an<l liipjh recommendations, amongst, which wo may inontion,lhat of Pro fessor .!">■! Zurn, who p.fter many careful analysio and experiments pronounced these ■ biscuits to be of this greatest excellence, and to contain double the (]UB.ntity of nourish ment that ia to be found in the flesh, ;thns farming the best and moat 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 we guarantee. Twenty shillings per cwt, carriage paid ■ SOLE-MANUFACTURERS, W. G. CLARK & SONS, ANCHOR PATENT BISCUIT WORKS, LIMEHOUSE, LONDON, E.C. Established 1851. BRANCH OFFICE & FACTORY, 754 Wnshhiston Street, New York.



! THE MJ3LAND COUNTIES WATCH COMPANY OF ■ ■' ' VYSi: STREET, BIRMINGHAM, EN(f Rend for *■<■ jF*\ Send for Catalogue %&7 ' .Catalogue containing ,*#r«lF*sw containing iooo mus-^QO\ iooo Illus trations and /pV^'r^V^ *rati°ns an^ 1000 unso-jfe(^>'4,k*looo unso licited Tcsfci- '^^\%/US Incited Testi monials, for- nionials, for warded gratis warded gratia post free and past free' to any part to any part of the world. of the world* All at wholesale. Cash. Prices. 255. Let every reader of this send for our 1 beautiful new Illustrated. Catalogue* con* taining 1000 unsolicited testimonials,' and over 1000 fine copper-plate Engravings of Watches, Jewellery, and. Electro .Plate; sent gratis and post free on application to any part of the world. ' 1 R. Ambrose, Esq., Cloyne Terrace Queenstown, Ireland, Feb. 11th, 1886. 1' 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 day by electricity at one o'clock, Greenwich ime, and have never found it vacillate evon one minute. I have great confidence in recommending your Company. Gentlemen's Fine Silver Watch, flat crystal gloss ... ... > ...25s Ladies' Fine Silver, flat crystal glass highly finished movements ... 25s Youths' Fine Silver, flat crystal glass 25a Ladies' Gold Levers, in exquisitely chased cases ...» 70s Gents' ditto, cngined turned cases 160s Gents Silver Keyless Levers .....,60s Gents' Silver Keyless hunting cases 67s 6d Gents' Fine Gold Keyless Level's strong heftvy cases ... ...100s Gonts Fine Gold Keyless hunting' case ... 140s Ladies' very heavy Keyless, in 18 : carat engraved cases ... ...100s Post Office Orders must be made payable to Che Company's Manager, Mr A. Percy, on receipb^of which, with Is extra for postage, any watch will be forwarded per Parcels Post to any part of the world. London Office and Show . Room,— QiJBKN VICTCWA STREET, E.O (Near the R'<\nsic House



LONDON AND LANCASHIftK FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY. I 'liar been appointed Agent for thei above Company and am now preparcd[ take irisks on Buildings, and Growing Cropa at current rates. WOOL. WOOL. WOOL, TATTERSALL'S, WEST STREET ASHBUUTO^f I\M Prepared to make LIBEBAI CASH ADVANCES against the Grtwg Clip of WOOL, placed in my handf|for SALE in Aehburton, or Shipment Eng nd. WOOLPAOKS, TWINE, OIL^RADBLE &c.TfSUPPLIED? ~ P. THOMAS. -/■■l ■ ■. ■' ASHBURTON



TIMBER, TIMBEV TiBER. TTAV^G nurchasod th» TIMBER BUSINESS of Mr John G. Restell, Ye _LJL have amalgamated th» same with our Business in East Street, where both will be carried on conjointly ■'■ " " '' ' ■'"'' —ON SALE— '■/ : ' --■ :" ', ■■■■■"■•■■' -'' ,■ 3«O casks best "iPortland: Cement 15 Tons Galvanised Koofing Iron, 1O- Tons No. 8, 9 and 10 Fencing Wire, 3 Tons Galvanised Barbed Wire ■$ Tons Sheet Lead 2 Tons -Sheet Zinc, SO Boxes Sheet Glass, 5# kegs Wire Nails, all sizes, lO^vijrjunfl Kaw and Boiled Lin seed Oil,■s a Torn. Genuine "White Lead, 1 Case Hander's Oak Varnish. MOUNT SOMERS COAL 22s PER TOK KAITANGATA COAL, SHAG POINT COAL, NEWCASTLE COAL W. H. Coliins, and Co., TIMBER AND COAL MERCHANTS, ' NOW S THE TIME;TO USE X KDWOWID'S &CALY BtIGHT .SPECIFICJ ■ D. THOMAS/ ~^TTY CLy¥Ji].Hß FOR THE SEASON HAVE JUST COME TO HAND, Pkr Skip "Melson.^ THEY ABE Al 'US QTTALITY ■' ' ■ ' ■""■'' ■ AND -■■ "'-. -'•, LOW IN PRICE. THEY ARE JiDEST A*D}{PON&, «f LONDON] OHOICEST SEEDa INSPECTION INVITED. SAMPLES BOTPLIED prTHOMAS, ASHBURTON. D. THOMAS (Lace of Matsok, Cox ikp lio.j , AUCTIONEER, LAND/INiSURANOE, and ESTATEiAGENT, ' VALUATOR, WOOL and GRAIN BROKER ASHBU R TO N "T OANS Negotiated. Weekly Sales of Liva Stock ; Tiuwald and Ashuurton * lternately. Fortnightly Sales of Sheepskins, Fat, and Hides on FRIDAYS I Sales of Wool throughout the Season. Grain bought and sold on Commission. Clearing Saies as per arrangement; <



John 6. Restell,- COMMISSION, FINANCIAL AND GENERAL AGENT, "SAFEST STREET, GEAIN AND WOOL BROKER. -ioeJalj- ps OATS SHARPS. BRAN \ FLOUR POTATOES FENCING WIRE—BARBED AND PLAIN, TEA, SUGAR, CANDLES, AND GENERAL FARM STORES, KAITAJGATA COAL. AGENT FOR—Union Fire and Marine Insurance Company Ld. ; Mcrcanti Finance Agency Company, Ltd. ; Colonial Mutual Life Assurance DEERING ALL STEEL TWINE BINDER; CEYLON and INDIAN TEAS Association; The Mercantile Gazette, efcc., etc, etc^ LOVERS OF A REALLY DELICIOUS CUP OF TEA SHOIT L D TRY PURE ■ CEYLON & INDIAN TEAS IMPORTED DIRECT FROM THE GARDENS. j BEING ABSOLUTELY PURE THESE TEAS ARE MUCH STRONGER THAN THE ORDINARY BLENDED TEAS, CONSEQUENTLY gARE MORE ECONOMICAL. THE ATTENTION OF THE PUBLIC IS DIRECTED TO THE FOLLOWING ANALYSIS BY PROFESSOR ISICKERTON ON SAMPLES OF ABOVE TEAS :— Canterbury College, 14th June, 1890. 'The 1 analysis made by me blxows the Teas to be PERFECTLY FREE_F ROM ANY FOREIGN MATTER AND ADULTERATION OF ANY KIND, lie amount of extract in each case k vwy h^h for the short iime of infusion, and the proporcion of tnhnih is low. In all r««pecit.s tho samples .submitted appear to be well prepared genuine Teas of excellent quality. T>Tninrt>TYiNr 1 ' , (Signed) A, \V. BICIfI/RTON, : Colonial Analyst. SOLDiTNBILB.IPACKETS,BOANISTERS, AND HALF-CHESTS fiEOKGETAIESON ASHBUBTON IP IUKAIA,



TO STAND THIS SEASON AT GROVE FARM, TINWALD, ; The Thoroit«ii3ihed Horse, Perkin Warbeck 11, • By Perkiu Warbeck (imp), dam Miss Kate (imp), the Jam of Antelope, Sultan, and Prime Warden. For full pedigree see cards. , j '• i •"'■ For farther particulars apply Groom in charge, ox ' * EDWARD GATES, Grove Farm, Tinwald. We SPARROI TAILOR. - ;,.-AND . ■ • - v: MEN'S ■ lIIC B I ■•' " ■ cr;. EAST STJRMT. STEPHENS BROS MARKET HOUSE. TN : order to be enabled to solicit the favours of Stationholders and Farmers, we have just added to our stock POWDERED ft LUMP RADDLE, ' RED, BLUE, & BLACK TBRAJMN-G OILS, RAW & BOILED OILS, TURKEY OIL STONES, LAMPBLACK, Etc. —ALSO THE NOTED— * B.S.A. SHEEP SHEARS So weil known, and admitted by all experienced shearers to be the best. We have also replenished our stocks in Watches, Clocks, Pocket Knives, Table Cutlery, Spoons, Pannikins, Billies, Kettles, Pots, Pans, Crockery, Straps, eiic.; ■ •••'"'* ■ ■ '■■ All Orders by Post or otherwise promptly despatched. Satisfaction is our motto. STEPHENS BROS MARKET HOUSE, ASHBURTON ! i SOMERSET LIVERY STABLES. JOHN NEWMAN, Pkoprietor. rpHESE old established and favorite X -'.central...Livery .Stables are now in 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 •f the Ashburton County. Buggies, Traps, Saddle Horses, etc., al ways on hire, with skilful drivers ready at the shortest notice. ■ Open or 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. -, - , John newman; Proprietoa,



ODDFELLOWS' HALL. Lessee and Directok, MR CHAS. CHARRINGTON. Treasurer, MR JAS. E. KITTS. t , . TO-MOHROW, FRIDAY, OCTOBER 31st. TjIIRST Appearance in Aehburton of MISS JANET ACHURCH. MISS JANET ACHURCH. MISS JANET ACHURCH. The celeberated young English Tragedienne. FRIDAY, OCTOBER 31st, FOR ONE NIGHT ONLY Mark Quinton's great Drama IN HIS POWER, IN HI S POWE R, With the following casfc of Characters :— Eugene Scara ... MrChas.Charrington Herbert Graham ... Mr Herbert Fleming Re"ne Mr H. Chechester Dr. Cameron ... Mr Harry Power Mr Walker Mr R. E. Watson Johnson 'Mr Hines Mrs Walker ... Miss HelenKinniard And | Marie Graham ... Miss' Janet Achurch \ Produced under the sole direction of Mr Chas. Charrington. Box Office at Zander's, Tobacconist. Prices of admision—4a, 3s, and 2s. ' Doors open at 7 ; performance at 8. Buainese Manager, W. H. MANNING. ASHBURTON PRIMITIVE METHO DIST CHURCH. ANNIVERSARY TEA AND PUBLIC MEETING ■:■■ ' '.■ : on i O HO W p\ A V ' i^how JJay In SALVATION ARMY. BARRACKS Tea on the Tabled from 4t6 7 o'clock. Tickets, Is 6cl; 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 Lieut. Salvation Army! > Anniversary Services oi} SUNDAY,. NOVEMBER 2, 1890, in.the Oddfellows' Hall. Morning, at 11 a.m., Revs Potter and Cocker; Afternoon, at 3 o'clock, Rev Cocker, from England ; Evening, at 6.30, Rev J. Potter, J. Cocker. All are cordially invited. 101173 ASHBURTON HuSPIT AL BOARD. TENDERS /FOR MAINTENANCE. mENDERS are invited for the Supply JL of meat, drugs, , groceries, etc., for one year for fche Ashburton Hospitals Specifications arc on view at the County Council's Offices, Ashburton, at which place tenders will bo received up to 11 a.m. on Monday, 10th November next. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. By Order, P. 'MAINWARING, Clerk Octobea 27tlii 1890; i r 4017.6



T7~EA.TING'S POWDER destroys JIA. -BUGS, FLEAS, MOTHS, , BVMTLJiS, and all other insect*, whilst quite liarinlßhn to doirtostic animals. In \ oKxenninating Beetles the SHCcei>s of this powder is ■ extraordinary. It is perfectly clean in application 1. See the. article you purchase is " KEATING'S,'* as'imi tations aro nokioua and ineffectual. Sold in Tins, fid, Is, a'.ul 2s (id e-ich, bj al hemi.sts. ■, L-_i_jLL _ TO STAND THIS SEASON. The Thoroughbred Horse Macilleathean Will stand in Ashburton, and Travel the Surrounding Districts this Season. "14 CACILLEATHEAN is a handsome J-tjL dark brown or black horse, and stands 16 hands high. He.was got by the English Tim Whiffler out of Flying Scud. Flying Scud was a dark bay mate; bred in Victoria by Mr J. Harper in 1865, and was got by Fisherman. • Tim Whiffler'was scarcely evfei* beaten, ( and has won as many cup's and liandwaps' as any other horse in Eng^aiid: He woli tlio Chester Cup, and ran a dead heat '•vith 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 sigairist the Earl of Glasgow's Knqwsloy for 500 guineas aside, which ho; won in a canter. Tim Whiffler was the sire of Briseis, who won the Melbourne Cup and Derby, and the dam of Macilleathean being by Fisherman: shows his grand strain of blood, as a ! study of the Stud Book will show that i Musket's great success has been from Australian bred mares, for the descend- V ants of the grandl old Fisherih4n,'.iViz t , > Martini-Henry, N6rdenfeldt aild Trenton are all descended from Fisherman on, the dam's side. " ' ' " '. .Season money due on January, Ist, 1891 ; guarantee'money due oh July lst,; 1891. Groomage fee, ss. For terms and any further particulars apply to I G. & W. BOBINSON, 10 159 Propfietbts, Newlahds. - -i



JOHN Ollt & CO, II OJS'MONGEBS AND GENEBAL IMPOBTEBS. HAVE in Stock and to arrive a Large and Complete Assortment of English and American HARDWARE in all its branches. > SHE EPS B: E A B S "AH the Leading Brands direct from the Manufacturers. —-A Large Stock to select from— TURKEY STONE, Marking Oil, Raddle, Ink Powder, Brush *are, Tinware and General Furnishing Goods ; FILTERS, Churns, and Milk Pans ; Axles and Springs ; Oils, Paints, Colors. Varnishes, Paper Hangings ; Fencing Wire, Staples and Standards, Wire Netting, Spades and Forks • Carpenters and Blacksmiths* Tools, &c. Pumps, Galvanised and Black, Iron Pipe and Filtings, always on Stock. • , English and "Colonial Ranges, Stoves: and Colonial ; Qyens, and Fireirona, Lamps, Lampware, and every requisite for the Station/ Farm, or Cottage. Perforated Zinc for Threshing Machines, from 1-16 to | mesh. S P E CIA L T lES, Table and Pocket Cutlery, Eleritro-Plated Ware, Guns, Revolvers, Ammuni tion, and all Sporting requisites in great variety. DENTS UNDERTAKEN FOR ALL CLASSES OF GOODS ON MOST REASONABLE TERMS. :.j -b.n" o.hk" & co.



MILES AND CO. SATURDAY, Ist NOVEMBER. MESSRS MILES & CO. are in-, structed to sell by Public Auction Rural Sections 27793, 27722, containing ! 495 Acres :495 situated on the Maronan road about 5 miles from Tinwald. UPSET PRIC3 Thirty Shillings I*er Acre The Bale will be held in Mr G. Jame son's, Wool Stores, West Street, Ashbur ton at 2 o'clock. J. T. FORD, Auctioneer, 10*172 GEO. JAMESON, Agent. TINWALD YARDS. MESSRS MILES AND CO. are in structed to sell by Public Auc tion on , TUESDAY NEXT At the above Yards a Line of SO Head Fat Oattle From the Lowcliff Estate. ...; —ALSO— 2 Year OJd Purebred SHOETHOUN HEIFER First Prize taker at the Ashburton Show. J. T. FORD, Autioneer. GEO. JAMESON, 10+189 . Agent, Ashburton. it_^^^j UM Mummuiiii—-v— wminiiiujLiiwiimi— 1 ~"MR D THUMAS ~"TINWALD~ YAEDS. " TUESDAY, 4th NOV., 1890. T SHALL have for sale at the above Fixture, ■ r7f\f\ Crossbred HOGGETS QKA Good Merino EWES, with jOu lambs at foot A r\ Head 2 and 3-year-old tfcU .STEERS Q/S Head HEIFERS. Also—Fat and Store sheap. Fat and Store Cattle and Pigs. 10 187. D. THOMAS. ON ACCOUNT OF THE WET WEATHEE THE TRIAL OF THE W 0 L BELEY SHEEP SHEARING MACHINE ; ' is ' : POSTPONED ■until ■■.•■■ ;: monday, -xjovembe& q onday, jnovember o, AT 3 p.m. 10|19l



MR jt buiXock ; .; -TO-MOItKUW ; TO HAWKERS, DEALERS, AND OTHERS. MR T. BULLOCK 'Will Sell by Public Auction at the Arcade, TO-MORROW, tf 12 noon,-? ---1 Hawker's Covered VAN. 1 „ . \¥AGGON. T. BULLOCK, .101189 Auctioneer. SATURDAY/NOVEMBER Ist. UNDER BILL OF SALE; MR T. BULLOCK has received in stractionq from the holder of the Bill of'Sale'to Sell by Public Auction at the Arcade on the, above date, . A DraughtMARESandGELDINGS A tt 5 to 7 years old. "tt Double Furrow PLOUGH. . Farm DRAY. \ Quantity of Harness and Sundries. Sale at 12 noon. T. BULLOCK, 10§173 Auctioneer. ~" saturdayT^ovemberlst" ** Cottage and Section, East Belt. MR T. BULLOCK has received in, structionn from Mr George Vinnabiks (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 AcrCj On which is erected a Cottage of 4 rooms with Scullery,- 1" Shed, &c, all in good ordor ; very <nice little property. The Sectioia is planted with a number or full bear in s{ fruit trees. The property is well situated near the Wnkiunu road. ■ Lispection invited. Sale at 12 Noon. ; T. BULLOCK,; ■0H56 Auctioneer. SATURDA V, NO /EMBER Ist^ QA ACREB, Ashburton Forks. -i ACRE, Town Belt North. MR. T. BULLOCK has received instructions to Soil by Public Auction at the Arcade on the above date, On account and by order of the Mortgagees,— R.S. 4448, containing; 20 Acres, Ash burton Forks, adjoining the proper ties of Messrs Spencer and Ballance. This waa a very early selection. LOT 178, containing 1 Acre, fronting the Town Bolt North, near the Hospital. Easy Terms. Sale at 12 Nuon. T. BULLOCK, 10+155 Auctioneer. Tropekty "TtulTbale. HOUSE of Eight, ro:;ms, Pantry, and Scullery. The rooms ,are- 1-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 terras very easy* Apply to Mil T. BULLOCK, Or on the premises next to Sealy's Fnrsfrry, Carter's Terrace. 10+184



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Public Notices rpAILORESSES.— Wanted, first-class JL Machinist and Vest Maker. Apply W. Spabrow. 10U8S ASHBURTON RACING CLUB. SPRING MEETING, NOVEMBER 19 & 20,. 1890. ; "\TOMINATIONS for all Handicaps JLM close on SATURDAY, November 1, at 9 p.m. The Secretary will attend at the Club Room from 1 to 2, 5 to 6, and 7 to 9 p.m G. BISSET, 10*182 - Secretary. WITHDRAWAL OF bALE. SALE of Live and Dead Stbdk adver tised by me (in conjunction with Mr T. Bullock) for sale by Public Auction x>ji SATURDAY, Ist NOVEMBER, 1890, WILL NOT_TAKE PLACE D. THOMAS. 10*188 'Ashburton. ASHBURTON RIFLE CLUB. ~~ NOTICE. ALL Rifles must be in at theCsHe . taker's for the half yearly Inspeo tion by the 4th of November. Fines enforced if not in. C. CHAPMAN" 10 186 Secri&teqr: