If they were driven to extremes'Unionis* s. would be compelled to attach themselves to some pecrcfc fc*«>ciotr, such 'is" the Knights of Labor, winch had already taken » dangerous hold on New Zealand. Mr'Parker' (President of tho • Christ church Trades and Labor Council) re gretted very much that all efforts at effect ing a settlement had failed. Ho con sidered that when so many men, women, and children were crying out for peace, it was cruel Ibat nothing could be done for them. . Mr Hoban (President Railway Servants Society), asked how it, was that tho com pany now decline to recognise Unionism, soeimi that it. hnd iri the past ejnployed none "'but Unionists (Mr -McLean—Wo didn't care about it, but you wouldn't let , any othcrf; work.) He believed that ths ' object of the employers, m tryi"g to crush Unionism, "was to try and Reduce the wages of labor —iv fact, an employer m Christchurch had told him that one'effect would be that men would work as wharf laborers at Lyttelton for half wages here tofore paid* As far as he could see tho Unionists had made nil the concessions, ■•■■ whereas Mr McLean had refused to giro 'way on any one point, though a little ; yfeldinsfon his part would have settled the whole trouble. Mr T. L. Mills (Typographical Society) said to work 'with non-Unionists pracli cally meant to have no Unions at all, for all the efforts yet spent m organising would be absolutely thrown away. He ...-■• was strongly of opinion that if Mr McLean would meet them half way a settlement would be arrived at, but if not, then public opinion would m future be decidedly with the Unionists. . Mr Elvines (Railway Servants Society) slid the attitude 'of the Union Company plainly meant a determination to crush oat Unionism, arid he believed that from this time forth Unionism would progress more than ever. Even if the men were obliged for the present to woik with non * unionists there was bound to be a re action, and that before long. Mr Ancell (Miners 1 and Labourers Association), . referring to the ' Press attacks upon Mr Millar, said that gentle man had always been m consultation with the other members of the Maritime Council. For himself he dare not go back to his district and inform the men that they must work wrti non-unionists. Capital had hitherto combined m the form of companies, but it denied to Unionists the right of combination, lhe Govern ment, too, were working m concert with the capitalists ; that was evident from the way m which the police were being massed m Westport—a peaceful district, -to which there could be no reason for sending them unless it was desired to provoke physical strife , a * i. \ Mr Winter (Railway Servants' Society), hoped that Mr McLean would see hisjway to submit the proposals of the labor piirty to his principals, if m the course of a few ■ daysfciiblic opinion were shown to.be m support of the delegates, as he believed it would. , Mr McLean remarked that from the tone tho debate was taking it would be out of i>U<;e for him to remain, as it was evident that there was to be a repetion of the at tacks upon his Company. He complained that the position of his Company was beinw continually misrepresented. He had come there m good faith to discuss the trouble with them, and he reminded them that the Company had had no say m, tiringing about the trouble. Their men luwJ been taken away and they had en caged others, non-Unionists it had been mid, but he would not raise the slightest objection to their becoming Unionists to morrow. As to the remarks about the employment of Chinamen, he would assure the meeting that the services of 200 Maoris had been pressed upon him, but he had absolutely refused to take them m competition with Europeans. The 1 Directors of the Company had bound themselves to stick to its 2000 men, and they could not consent to those men being compelled to join the Union. He did not wish to remain there simply to be attacked, because he had a great deal to do, but he asked that if he had to leave he would not be thought to intend any discourtesy. ■ Mr Boase (Greymouth Laborers) and Mr F. C. Millar (Typographical Society) jnlso spoke. m . Mr Seymour (Wharf Laborers Union) pointed out that the men now out on strifes were sure to drift back to the Union Company's boats, and they would re-awaken Unionism there with increased force. ' ■ , , On the motion of Mr Lomas, seconded by Mr. McLean, a vote of thanks was accorded to the Chairman. ,Mr Fisher, m acknowledging the vote, said an entirely new phase of the matter had been developed, for workmen through out the colony would see that the trades wkicli had hitherto held aloof from the dispute would be dragged into the struggle. Now that this issue was made plainY he believed that the trouble had scarcely begun, but he hoped that even yet something would occur which would bring about a settlement. ft The Conference than adjourned till 11 a.m. to-morrow.

A caucus of the labour party is called for this afternoon to consider the position. Later. Nothing has been made known as to what was done at the meeting of labour delegates this afternoon, except that Messrs Millar and Fisher were deputed to wait on the Premier and obtain his views as to the manner m which the Con ference should be formally closed, and also to ascertain if he could suggest any further means of bringing about a settle ment of the dispute.

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(Received October 7, 10.30 a.m.) Melbourne, October 7. .^.rrived—Tarawera from Bluff. The Gas Company has a supply of coal that will enable them to continue nntil Christmas. Private stocks m the city are practically exhausted.

Dvnedin, October 7. Ati&eOity Court, before Mr Carew, ■R.M., Geo. Ryan and Thomas Dillon Charies, were charged with maltreating a man returning from free labor work on the Tekapo on Saturday. After evidence counsel withdrew the plea of not guilty, uratinW ill extenuation of the offence, that the assault was not of a serious character. Ryan was nned Lo or 14 4*vb' imprisonment, cumulative on each •ctetrge for threatening behaviour and assault. Dillon was fined £1 m each «»se, or three days. ■ . Among those discharged at Hillside is Tftv Robertson, one of the oldest railway handa m the district.

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At a meeting of the .crcrlitors'of Mi: Henry Rerhvoot! at 'Blenheimyesterday, :x resolution w<ui pay.*cd recommending the discharge of bankrupt at the November witting, A ujHuumoiiß opinion was expressed tiiait the lxi-nkruptcy was entirely due to bad lujck ni racing. ' : -: '' '■

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' ' (Received Oct. 7, 10.30 a.m.)', THE SILVER' BILL. I Washington, October 6. The bringing of M.clCinlay.'s Tariff Bill into operation on Saturday caused a good deal 6f excitement throughout the States, and American merchants, had special trains running to the 'Canadian frontier to.-hasten , foreign deliveries. They also had numerous steamers running as tugs to hasten up deliveries seaborne. There was tre mendous excitement at the Customs Department as incoming steamers ar rived. Papers of the Curiard liner Eluria were lodged only half a minute before midnight. Several journals,.in every European capital denounce the tariff. '

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■Brisbane,' October; TV A private letter received from Eng land, states that Lord Knutsford, Sec retary of State for the Colonies, is only waiting an expression of opinion from the Queensland House of Assembly before deciding on the question of separation of tlae northern portions of that colony. Lord Knutsford admits that there is a great deal to bft said m favor of such a step being taken, and that no insuperable difficulties appear m the way.

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"Wellington, October t. The Conference resumed this moruing, but Mr McLeai} wjw absent, having gone South ydsterclay. The Chairman said since they last met the labor party had talked matters over, and had come to the conclusion that it would not be wise to close the Confer ence, but simply to adjourn sine die, m the hope that something might arise {o, bring abont a settlement of the dispute. Mr Millar said hefore an adjournment. was made, he had one subject to bring, forward, and that was the question of establishing a National Trades Council for the whole New Zealand. He thought m the interests of labor, there should be one controlling body, and that a Nation a Council could be succsssfuly worked. He had not the slightest doubt if a National Council were established the Maritime Council, as it at present exists, would still continue, but two delegates from each Trades and Labor Council would have a seat on the National Council. It was also proposed to set up a permanent executive. He said a scheme was not yet fully decided or, and he suggested thiit each Trades' Coun cil should send any suggestions as to the working of a National Council as soon as possible, so that they might bo considered at a meeting of the Maritime Council at Auckland m November. He moved "That this meeting of Labor delegates ItftirmH the desireableness of establishing a National Trades Council of New Zea land." The motion was seconded by Mr Sand ford, and carried unanimously. Mr Millar next referred to the action of the Railway Commissioners m dismissing four men at Dunedin, and expressed the opinion that the Commissioners were •Ogling out officers of the Society for dismissal, He felt strongly that this was nothing more nor less than an attempt to crush the Society out of existence, but he was determined this should not be done if he could help it, and.on his way South he would lay the matter before every trade, even if he took a month to accomplish the journey. If the men did not obtain justice it would not be his fault. After some discussion Mr Sand J ford moved—'' This Conference regrets very much the action of the Com missioners m discharging Mr Newton, an employee at Hillside workshops, who is also President of the local branch of the Railway Servants' Society, such discharge being a suggestion of thedesire on the part of the Commissioners to disorganise the Society, and contrary to the pledge given that no one should be marked for taking a prominent part m the work ing of the Society, and that a deputation, consisting of Messrs Lomas, Fisher, Winter, and Sandford be appointed to interview the Commissioners on the subject, and failing that, lay the matter before the Premier. ' The Chairnilp, m supporting the motion, said it was only right that some action should be taken, but it must b« found, on enquiry, that no wrong con struction be put on Commissioners' action. The motion was carried unanimously. The Conference then adjourned sine die. Later. The Railway Commissioners have re plied to the labor party that they decline to receive a deputation, as they cannot allow any person to interfere between them and their employees.

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.! :<Pool Season, 1390-1891 I .... ■ " ,\sn i USiXCK "»vn>tT. STOKES. ■ Mlt'jOHN G. RESTELL BKOS TO INTIMATE TO THK WOOL GROWERS OF ASHBURTON DISTRIC7 \ ... I "}• ■:■ ,' THA'B HE £S PKEPARED TO xMAKE , / LIBERAL CASH At)VANOB3  ON TTII3 GROWING CLIP, °* • ■....',• ON WOOL PLACED IN HIS 7IA.K-D3 FOR SALE : LOCALLY OR /# CHRISTCHURCH, OR FOR SHIPMENT. Mil. RESTELL will act m conjunction with fcho NEW ZEALAND LOAN AND iViERCANTILE AGENCY COMPANY LlftlTED, wlio will RENDER ACCOtJNT SALES WITH THEIR USUAL PIUtfITITUDE B}t2 ~~ToliF G.~Te still" ~~ COMMISSION, PINA.NCIAL AND GENERAL AGENT, tat-^JST STREET,  ' . GRAIN AND WOOL EROKEB: --FOR SALE OATS SHARPS . ; . BRAN FLOUR • POTATOES FENCING WIRE-BARBED AND PLAIN, TEA, SUGAR, CANDLES, AND GENERAL FARM STORES, , ICMT-AHGATA 00 M, AGENTFOR—Union Fire and Marine Insurance Comijany Ld. ; Mercantile Fitiiiucfi Agency Coin|)any, Ltd. ; Colonial Mutual Life Ansuranee , DEERING ALL STEEL TWINE BINDER; CEYLON and INDIAN TEAS Association; The Mercantile Gazette, etc,, etc,.etc. GEORGE JAMESOI ASHIiURTON ANT) BAICAIA HAS FOR SALE ;THB FOLLOWING FAIIM SEEDS' red and u thlte clover cow grass and alsyke hye;orass—cocksfoot ' ' * '*■•;, . f . [ETC.; ETC. ' ■ ' ALSO,- -..'■",, TUENIP SEEDS From the well-known English seedsmen, J. Carter avd Co. Special attpntion is paid to the SEED. DEPARTMENT, and noiic but those of the best quality and description are imported' Station-holders and banners can always rely on getting the newest seed obtainable . English and Colonial Manufacture. T HAVE FOR SALE m Large or Small quantities':— GtJANO SUPERPHOSPHATE :HIGH-CLASS SUPERPHOSPHATE DISSOLVED BONES - ,' . , ....; ; POTATO MANURE . " .. BONE DUST 'ANIMAL GUANO GEORGE JAMEBO.N", : f ASHBUFvTON AND RAKAIA. 8 135 EXTENSION OiT PIY223HSEf9I " "" ' Corner^ W. H. COLLIER TT-A S pleasure m announcing the opcunijr of ;* ISEW MILLTNKRT SHOWROOM by tli& addition to the preiniscs of the adjacent shop. The Department is placed under the charge of ,1 FJvhc-c.»!•« Milliimr (Miss L ... Mercier) from Cbristchurch . THE NEWEST STYJJ.B In MTLLINERY, FLOWERS, and also SPRING GOODS generally- mv nvw\ showing. ... . . " .".".•. CUST *MVRS£may on the best sijlc coni>»inod with ihe most rwisonab chargesf , '. W. H. COLLIP.



METHVEN COACH. G. H. ALLISON, ' . T)ROPRTETOR of Metliyen Livery I._ Stables. be«s to infdrtii the public ! of the Methven and Ashburton Districts, tlinthc will again start running a Passenger Coach from Methven* t6 AshburlWn on TUESTVA\S and SATURDAYS from 4th October, leaving Methven at 8 a.m., and the Somerset Hotel, Ashburfcon, at 4 p.m. Fares, single, 4s ; returns, 0s« Parcels and Orders carefully attended to. 9tllß -, :; ■.(.«*!:: -.. --. : ■■ ~ BPBING HAS again come upon us, and find MITCHELL & TURNER ready with a choice and varied selection of New GOODS inj every wsvy suitable to the Season, and the alterations and tnhirge ment of their premises now jjfive every opportunity for full inspection of their New Prints, j New Dress Goods, New Costumes. i^- SEE OUB WINDOWS. New Boot? and Shoes. MITCHELL & TURNER KAIAPOI HOUSE, IANCRED SJfiEETf



~- ASHBUETON— TjIIRST Meetihs; will be held on the, JJ Ashburton Raceceurce on OCTOBEB 16th, 1890. i JNO. J. C. QUANE, 0+ tf3 Secretary. _ . , — . — Wm. SPARROW, TAILOE AND| .MEN'S MERCER. V EAST 6TBEGT. h



I NOVV ' S TH E TI M E T O U8 E feCALY BLIGHT SPECIE! ' 'J * _ B. TIIOMA&_ FOR THE SEASON HAVE JFST COME TO IF AND, fiut Snip "JNemo.n." THEY AKETiTn QUALITY I ■ AND- >£ ■ ' ' ■ ■*■'■> ■' { LOW IN PEICE, THEY ARE HDRST and SONS, of LONDON CHOICEST SEBD3. ' INSPECTION INVITKL). SAMPLES SUrPLTII) ASHBUKTON. D. THOMAS (Lace of Matson,'Cox ais-d Vo. j AUCTIONEER, LAND, INSURANCE, and ESTATE AtJENT, VALUATOR, WOOL and GRAIN BROKER ASHBURTON' "J Negotiated. Weekly Sales of Live Stock ; Tiuwald and Ashburtou alternately. Fortnightly Sales of Sheepskins, Fat, and HkWon FRIDAYS. Sales of Wool throughout the Season. Grain bought and sold] on Dommisaion. Clearing Saies as per Jirrangemepr.^ LOINDON AND LANCASHIRE FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY. Ihws been appointed Agent for the above .Company and am now prepared' take jrwks «>i»iXiuiklingrf, and^rowing.JCrop^it cuvrout vaoes.S .  • WOOT-. WOOL. WOOL, TATTERSALL'S, WEST STREET, ASIIUUTItoN' Tr7J^,- Pre/«r^!n.x O mi'ke *L"^RAT CAM! ADVANCES «.(.ii:- H i Uic (!rfw- of WOOL, plncud.in>y hnnd for isAhK i» AMihurtoJi, »v CSliii.mcnt Eng nd. x IWOOLPACKS, TWINK, OILT RAODI.F; Ac.^UPPLIKD ■ r; Tn^LAs. ASHIiURTONJ Timber. Timber. Timber. TTAVING purchased the TIMBER BUSINESS of Me John G. Restkll we JL_L have amalgamated the same with cur Business m E»,st Street, where both will be carried on conjointly. '- ' -OIST PALB :1OO Casks tiest Portland Cement 15 Tons Galvanised Eoofing Iron, 10 Tons No 8, 9, and 10 Fencing Wire, 3 Tons Galvanised Barbed Wire, 2 Tons Sheet Lead, H Cases Sheet Zinc 5O Box«s Sheet Glass, 5O Kei?s Wire Nails., all sizes, 100 Drums Bawand Boiled Linseed Oil, 9 Tons Genuine White Lead, I Case Mander's Oak Varnish. MOUNT SOMERS COAL 22s PER TON. KAITANGATA COAL, SHAG POINT COAL, NEWCASTLE CI'AL. W. H. Cffiis pd Co. TIMBER AND COAL MERCHANTS, ASHBURTON. --,-* >, :



To Stand this Season and Travel the Wakanui and Rakaia Districts. Th»3 PpttTßßiißD Clydesdale Stallmln; Sir Archibald SIR ARCHIBALD is a bright.bay, six years old, stands 17 hands high, was,bred, by Archibald Yates, North Loburn, sire Chieftain, Chieftain's sire, Prince Royal, was imported by John McKellar, Esq., Doyleston; Prince Royal's sire was old Prince Charlie, imported from Scotland to Victoria ; old Prince Charlie by Fanner. Prince Royal's darn, Blossom by Botlnvoll, imp. ; Chieftain's dam, Jess, bred by John Deans, Esq., Jess's sire by Prince Charlie, imp., Jess's darn, Madam, bred' by John Deans, Esq., sire King Fergus, imp. Sir Archibald's datn, Baroness, bred by Archibald Yates, sire Baronet, imported from Scotland. Baroness's dam, Empress,-, by. Campsie JII;} Empress's dam by Napoleon. As will be seen from the above ? Sir Archibald has descended from the best strains of blood on the dam's side that has erer been imported, and Baronet was the king of sires. Sir Archibald possesses ex ceptionally good quality, with plenty of hair of the right sort. ■ : Terms : (Season). £2 Each Mare; £3 Guarantee. Any other terms as pov agreement,; CHARLES BAYLIS, 10J34 Ashburton,



..-porting. SPUING JIEETrNCi. Wednesday & Thursday NOVUMKER lOTit ani> -Otii, 18W). Piuvideot-E. <l. WiigM. VicivPkkki DKNT-rJolin Origg. JnWK-Mattliew Stilt. .Stkwauw-C. W. l'urnell, E. O Crisp, W. B. Denshire, HugoFiiecllaiulor J. c! S. Grisg. T. Loaliy, W. Lyttdtmi. 1). Thomas, %ml J. M. Tweed. Treasitusu —David Thomas. Clkbk ov Suaijw- K. Fricdlander. Cr.URK ok Cotk.sk—A. Hewson. Hasdio.»ppbr-«J. Crowwell. .Staiitkk—David Thomt'-p. PIIOGHAMME* (Approved by the Committee of the Canter bury Jockey Club.) First Race each day to start at 1 p.m. Event Day. I.— Handicap HriiDLK Rait., of 45 soys; the second horse to receive 3 soys irom i tho stake. Two mile* Over eight flight a ol lumUriJ, about 3tt (im high. Nomination, 1 soy ; (iccoptiuue; 1 soy. 2 — Maidj;s Plate, of-JO t.ova. l'Y>r dintnet horses, three yciuv. old and Jipwrds, -vvhicli hi'vo never won un advertised me. Weight for age. One mile. Ku+ry, 1 hoy. 3.—Asnßi-nT()>. Cm* Handicap, <>f 70 soys; the t-ccond horse to rcenive 5 hovb from the One Jnilo and a half.. Nomi nation, I-. 1, soys; iici;ej)t;mce, 1 soyA 4._-\Vjs^k:umk:ik Handicap, of 30 *ovs; lh>.: r-fjcoml horse to receive ft sovk from th'i i.t.skr. District horses only. Threu -11 iii rt cis of * niile. KoinhvUion, 15s ; iiccfpttnoL 1, l'^ -,.. _Nov 1 1' Rack, of 25 soys. The winner to be s-ild by nuctinn imiiicdiately after I lie iv.er., «i»d the whole of the proceeds X') g') to the funds of the Club. Weight S-t, iiny ovonvciyht to be declared. Hjlf i\ inilc. Kutiy, \(U. U._Ni'KJNU Kandh'm-, oE 40 .•.ovs: the second hor«e to receive ."> yovs from the f-tdke. Wiimor ot the Aslibvirton (Jup to cany 71b penalty, One, mile. Nomination, 13d; acceptance, 136. 7.—DfSTiticT W>;ltkic ][andi«ai', of 3f) soys ; the second hor.-e to receive .") soys from the s-takc. District horses only. Winner of W'indcrniere Handicap to ■ ' carry Tib penalty. One mile. Nomi nation, 13s; acceptance, 10s. Skcond Day. I.—Pistisn't HuiiDLi; Rack Haxiiicap, of 3o soys ; the second horse to receive 5 povs from the stake. District horses only. One mile ami a half. Over six flights of hunlles about 3ft Gin high, r'omination. l">s ; acceptnncc, IRs. 2. —Asthicuton ItA<nx« Ci.rß Mandi(!Al'. of ")U kovs ; the second horse to receive 5 fovs from the stake. One mile «.nd a quarter. Komination, 1 soy ; uccept anc«!, 1 soy. , , 3* -Disposal Stakes, of 30 soys. lhe winner to be soldbyauctioniunhcdiately after the race, and the whole of the proceeds to goto the. funds of the Club. Weight Bst, any overweight to be declared Three-quarters of a mile. Kntry, 10k. 4. -^'iNoiiMoitK Handicap, of 30 aova ; the second horse to roc'ivc 3 s-ovs from the stake. Distri-t hovf-os only. One mile and a quarter. Nomination, 13s; ■ acceptance, 10s. 5.- -Open vVkltkh Handicap, of 35 povs the recond horde to receive 3 soys from tiie stak". Wimici 1 of the A.R.C. Handicap to carry 71b penalty. One mile. Nomination, 13s; acceptance, iss.; -:' •,■■ '. ■ ■ G,- Ataknton Handicap, of 30 sova;-the. • second horse to receive 5 soys, from the stake. District horses only. Winnrr , of Winchmore Handicap to carry 71b penalty. Onr> mile. Nomination, 13s ; j acceptance, JOs. 7- -FrAiNiJ Hamhcai', of 33 soys; the second horse to receive 3 soys from the , stake. Five furlongs'. Nomination, ' 15s; aceep&incc, 153. , , | RULES AND REGULATION'S. 4 The meeting will be held under the Rules of Racing. No entry will be received except oh the condition that all clnims, disputes, md objections arising out of the racing shall be., decided by the Stewards or whom they may appoint. Their decision on all points'con nected with the carrying out of this pro- , gramme shall be final. A district horse shall mean any horse that has been commonly resident m the district between the rivers Selwyn and Waitaki from August 20th, 18?K>, and up to the date of the meeting, and owned by a peruon who has resided m the said district during the j same period' Five pci 1 cent will be deducted from the gross of all moneys payable m accordance with this programme for the expenses of the course. All nomination, acceptance, and entrance fees to yo to the funds of the Club. NOMINATIONS. Nominations for all handicaps, accom panied by fee, name, pedigree, age, descrip tion, and performances of hprs.e, and colors of rider, must be m writing, and m the hands of the Secretary not later than 9 p.m. on SATURDAY. >T<wmW Ist, ISOO. WEIGHTS Handicaps for the tirsc-day's races will be published on or about November 10th., Handicaps for the second day's races will be published at or about 8 o'clock m the pvenine of the first day's racing. ■ ACCKPTANCKS AND ENTRIES. Acceptances for the first day's handicaps andentiies for the Maiden Plate and Novel Race must be m the hands of the ftohvry not later than oj>.in. on .SAIURDAY,; November loth, 1800. Acceptances for. the. *econcl day's handicaps and entries for the Disposal Stakes not later than 10 o'clock m Hip evening of the'firat day s races. 10 » 36 g«cretasy.



TO TRAVEL ASHBURTON, WAKA NUI, WATEBTON, FLEMINGTON, AND WILLOWBY DISTRICTS, The Thoroughbrkb Horse \ JRouser. ROUSER is a Grey Horse standing 16 hands, by the renowed Messenger (sire of the Lad, etc.), dam Kate O'Shan'e, by Caledon (imp.) ; Kate O'Shnne out of Laura, by Emigrant (imp.), out of fa daughter of Spaewife, by Skeleton (imp.;). ROUSER is the sire of Mexico, winriicr of many races; of Balderdash, who trotted 3 miles m Bmin 42secs, the fastest record for a three year old m New Zea land ; also Miss Lyle, and other grand trotters, ; 5 Terms: Season, £3, payable Ist January; guarantee, Ist July, £4 10s ; groomag^, 6s, payable first service. First ownefs responsible if mare changes Ijand^. I For further particulars, apply to Groo»i m charge, or 10 43 J. PORTER, Aehburton,



Traffic Bridge Hotel, Ran GIT AT A. rptttS Hotel is situated on the South JL Bank of the Kangifcivta at the Traflic Bridge, .and, there are good .paddocks and yards for all classes of travelling stock, with geod stabling. The Hotel stands m the centie of the best Wishing district m'Cauiurbmy. T}i« R-uigitata, Orari, Wai hi, and Ciji^hm-'s Creek are all v.ithin easy dishuice, and they teem with splendid trout. The tables kept c;in compare with any Hotel m Canterbury, and every accommo dation is available for vinitors and fanu •lies. All liqupxs are of the best brands pio curable. Wil WHEELBAKD, 10,37 :. . Provrietor. MEETING OF ELECTORS. MR W. G. WALKER TNVITES the IClectors of Ashburton to meet him m the Oddfellows' Hall, THURSDAY EVENING, Oclobsr 0, at 8 p.m. 10J35 The Stud. ; TO STAND AT OWNER'S FARM AND TRAVEL THE WAKANUI RAKAIA AND ASHBURTON DIS TRICTS. . \ rF|HE-Purebred Entire .Clydesdale KELVIN KELVIN is a bay horse by Prince Royal imported from Victoria, dam Bens, by Napoleon, imported by t!ie late John .NIMMo, Esq., to Otajjo, Terms —Season, £2 10s ; Guarantee £4 4s. Groomage fee ss, payable first service. ■ : For further par ticukrs and cards j — Anply JOHN GILMOUR, ; Proprietor, ; 10§38 Wakanm. TO TRAVEL THE WILLOWBY AND ASHBURTOIS DISTRICTS. The Clydesdale Entire House Young Beaconsfielcl Young Beaconsfield is a dark bay horse, with black points, six years old, by Lord Beaconsfield. Dam by Old Major, im ported, by F. H. Brittan, Esq., of Avon side. n Terms: Guarantee, £3; season, £2, payable Ist January, 1891; groomage, ss. For further particulars apply to H.-GRAYBURN, -i 10J40 Proprietor, AVillowby. TO STAND THIS SEASON, 189091 At his Owner's Farm, Donnybrook, Methven, (And to travel the Methven-Rakaia Dis tricts, The Thoeouohbred Chestnut Stallion, Harhaway HARKAW \Y is a bcautiftit chestnut, over 16 haftcls high, and grandly proportioned. HAItKAWAY, foaled m 1887, bred by his owner; by Johnny Faulkner, one of the best racehorses that ever trod the turf of New Zealand, :md whose sire, >St. Albans was sire of I'a.sman, Mahia, Sheet Anchor, lilink Hoiiny, Stockwcl), Winibrel, Lady Betij', and other famous racehorses; while on the dam's side, Harkaway's pedigree contains some of the best blood ever imported to the Colonies. ; HARKAW AY will serve a limited num ber of mares. Terms : £4 4s, half guaran tee ; £2 2s, payable January Ist, 1801; £2 2s, payable August Ist, 1891 ; groomage fee, 5s ; payable at first service. Good paddocks for Mares at 2s a week ; every care taken, bun no responsibility. SAMUEL TIERNEY, Proprietor,, 10tg3 __Me felly _en-: :



Elgin, October XUJj, li&X). TO De. KUREIM BOX. i *■ '- ' , • ■ I Dear Sir, —My eya:; wore weak- and a skin had grown over the sight.'of win and partly over the other,, bub under; your treatment for two months you successfully k)ok the .skin off lbem,; and now 1 cm sot', as well as cvor with oi!C, ; and the other is areatly improved.- I str'dngly advice *U similar sufferers to }>ay you a visit. | - I am, yoin-3 •'wo., i - : 113 42 1_ JgIJ^'ABtSTH "JAIf\V. ■•■ ■ ' 1 ■'■■■' i ASHBURTON PERMANENT BUILD ING AND INVESTMENT SOCIEJTY. rf^HE Monthly and other payments will I be received at the Office, Tancred Street ] I THIS DAT; TUESDAY, 7th d.CTOBJBB. From 10 a. m. to 4p. m., and from 7 Jp» ny : . to 9p. m. ; EDWARD STEPHENS, Manager.



SPECIAL BANK HOLIDAY. VTOTICE is hereby given that THURSDAY, the 16th day of October, being the 30th Anniversary of the opening of the Bank, will be held as a Special Bank Holiday at all the offices of the Bank m New Zealand. ■J. M. BUTT, For the General Manager. Bank of New Zealand, '; Auckland, 6th October, 1890 10*47 i St H®SSl^ Oddfellows' Hall <m SDA V Oents, Is 6d; Ladies °£ii?<ww«cl Is. ''• : The" DRAWING the Arfc Unibn ■Will take place the same evening. TICKETS may be obtained at Mrs H^gers, or any of the Members. 9 161



Mr Irvine has been appointed Deputy- Gweroment Insurance CoajHiirwiouer under Jhe Act of last session. -tp*E\F FORTY YEARS'. Thedescrip A J \ion of a simple remedy, by which " complete cure of deafness and nmses m ithe. iJadrf Forty Years' Standing has just •■ been effected, will be sent FREE to any , one who ap#es to J. H. NICHOISON 17 \Willi»m Street, Melbourne