to a Defence Fund m the appeal against Mr Beotham's judgment. j*hi:«ri»t(ff. Shearing commenced at Leslie Hills yesterday. More than the usual number of shearers are " swagging^_this season.

.the M'Kinley Tariff Bill, almost a political revolution is threatened. The West Republicans now admit that it was a serious blunder to have allowed the measure to pass. The Haguk, October 15. In consequence of the state oil health of the King of Holland, a Regency has been appointed again. Liseox, October 16. - In addressing the Cortea_ to-day the Premier said recent, events m Zanzibar had rendered cordial relations with England more difficult, and that ho was unable to advise the ratification of the Anglo-Portuguese Convention. The Stock Exchange is still excited. Colonial stocks remain unchanged at a nominal figure, and are quite unsale able. The brokers suggest that the Colonial Governments should sell Treasury bills instead of floating loans at present.

AUSTRALIAN

Sydney, October 16. In the House of Assembly there •was a good deal of unseemly squabbling over the position of the Speaker. Mr M'Millan commenced to deliver his Financial Statement late this evening. He defended the Government from the attack that they wished to appeal to the country during the present labour crisis, and said that working men were not m a position to calmly consider fiscal matters. He explained that had it not been for the industrial crisis the revenue of the Colony for the last half year would have fully realised the glowing anticipations. The delivery of the statement had not concluded when the Telegraph Office closed.

INTERPROVINCIAL

Paxmeuston North, October 15. Two cowboys, lately with' Wirth's Circus, have been arrested on a "charge of stealing a saddle belonging to Messrs WirHi. Wellington, October 16. The programmes for the military sports to be held h«re next month having been printed at the Lyttelton gaol, the local Couimittec strongly object to this resort to prison labor, and, refuse to use the books so produced. A laborer named William Thomas was seat to gaol for two months on the charge of iualicioas damage to the property of a Chinaman. A man named Charles Nielson com mitted suicide at the lunatic asylum by hanging himself with a rope ma.le out of his bedclothing. Nielson was formerly a laborer on the"wharf, but when the strike began he went out, m common with others. A fortnight ago he was examined by a medical man, but pronounced .sane. On Monday last, however, he was ngain examined, and committed to the asylum. 'Dunedin, October 16. Afc the Education Board to-day Mr Jago's motion to do away with bonuses to teachers was postponed till next meeting, Dr Hislop giving notice of an amendment to reduce the "bonus by one-fourth, and to be paid only to'teachers m divisions 1 and 2 of a class. Mr John Kneeshaw, Audit Inspector m fcl*fc railway service, has accepted a position of trust; under the New South Wales Hallway Commissioners. Mr Kneeshaw had charge of the Railway Inquiry Office at the Exhibition, where his services were appreciated by Australian visitors. » A man named Henry Dickson, a labourer, about fifty years of age, com jnitted suicide m Bond street, shortly jrfter eight o'clock this evening, by placing # dynamite cartridge at the back of his tm.d and exploding it. The whole of the txick of the head and the right hand were blown away, but the face was uninjured. The man recently came from Hindon, on tbeOtago Central line, where he had been working; and he appears to have been short of money. He was suffering from An injury to one of his legs. He had informed a neighbour that he had no jawney and was cooked, and would never ge* an any more. Dickson was a single imk, and so far as is known had no relatives m the colony. The eight seamen of the "ship Hurunui who refused to discharge cargo appeared at the Police Court to-day, charged with, disobeying lawful commands. After evi «3ence had been taken, all the accused . were convicted sentenced to four veeka: imprisonment with hard labour, with the alternative of going to work. The men, through their solicitor, an nounced their determination not to go to work, but they were given twenty-four hours to consider the matter.

The new Plymouth Murder.

f>BK PRESS ASSOCIATION.] New Plymouth, October 16. In cross-examination, Miss Ward still adhered to seeing Maloney at one o'clock on the day of the murder, and did not mistake anybody else for him. Michael Maher, Foreman of Works to the Borough Council, was positive he saw Maloney going m the direction of the Recreation Ground on the day of the murder, about a quarter past one. Witnesses to prove an alibi were called for the defence. Mary Bell stated that she saw a young Maori about on the day of the murder, about 1 p.m., near the road, but could not say whether it was the prisoner or not. Huriangi, a Native Assessor, said he knew accused and slept m the same room with him m New Ply mouth for two nights about the time of the murder. Witness described the clothes worn by accused at that time, which did not agree with the evidence given by witnesses for the prosecution. JS. Fincham also gave evidence. The Court adjourned till 10 a.m. to morrow. „_ New Plymouth, October 17. The first witness this morning was William Sole, butcher, who deposed that he saw accused at 11 o'clock on the morning of the day of the murder, at twenty minutes after noon, and at 3 o'clock, accused and other natives were m the room afc the back of the shop where he made up small goods, which he only did on Friday. Accused did odd jobs about the back shop and slaughter house for him. In cross-examination this witness said he told the police he expected Mahi Kai at his shop on Friday, and that he was there during the morning He denied saying that he did not see accused till 5 o'clock. Later. Sole was very severely cross-examined by Mr Fell, but the witness maintained he had consistently given the same version of, the affair as he now gave m his evidence, and told the police he knew of Kai's movements on the day the murder was committed. Albert Briscoe corroborated Sole's evi dence as to Mahi Kai being m Sole's batcher-shop between eleven and twelve o'clock on the FrLlay that Maloney was murdered. In cross-examination lie denied telling the police he had changed his mind as to the time when he saw ac cused.

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HOME AND FOREIGN.

[per it.ess association] (Received October 17, 12.55 p.m.) THE MARKETS. London, October 16. A cargo of wheat, per shipGlenordiy, from Port Broughton, (S. A.) sold at 3b's Bel. The frozen meat market remains unchanged. The Antwerp wool sales will probably open on the 28th or 31st inst. . 10,000 bales, including 2000 of Australian wool, have already been catalogued. One Australian bank is trying to sell 50,000 of Westgarth. and Co.'s pledged securities, and this is likely to have th« effect of further depressing the market. A state of distrust now i prevails on the Exchange. One firm of "jobbers "m colonial stocks has been m financial difficulties, but has managed to patch affairs up.

AUSTRALIAN

(Received October 17, 11 a.m.) NEW SOUTH WALES FINANCES. Sydney, October 17. Mr McMillan's budget statement last night shewed the revenue for the year as £9,426,000, or £97,000 over the estimate. He expects a surplus of £208,000. Customs show a decline of £133,000, which the Treasurer ac counted for by the recent unfortunate occurrences. £40,000 had been carried forward from last year, and during the year £15,000 had been paid off the deficit. Allowing for these two amounts th« present year shows a total credit of £318,00 G. Out of fche surplus of £208,000 the Treasurer proposes to carry forward £58,000, and appro priate the balance to roads and bridges. He estimates the revenue for next year at £9,596,000, and the expenditure at £9,551,( 00. I

THE - :;iS!IBUKTpX' -'^TXIiDtKS^jmDIY. JOOTO^B JJ A^M9O^



COMMI^IOX, FINA'KCTAL AND GENERAL AGENT, - west street/ GBAIN AND WOOL EROKKB. 0 -.F.0 K~BALE POTA T O E S .FENCING WIRE-BARBED AND PLAIN, TEA, SUGAR, CANDLES, AND GENERAL FARM STORES, KAIT^-NGA-TA GOu, AGENT FOR—Union Fire nnd Marino Insurance Company Ld. ; MorcanfH PEEKING ALL STEEL TWINE BINDER.- CEYLON Hod __INDIAN TEAS Association; The Mercantile Guette, etc., etc, «lc. LOVERS OF A REALLY DELICIOUS CUP OF TEI SHOULD TRY CEYLON & INDIAN TEAS IMPORTED. DIRECT FROM THE GARDENS. 1 EKING ABSOLUTELY PURE THESE TEAS ARE MUCH STRONGER THAN THE OKI INARY BLENDED TEAS, CONSEQUENTLY ARE MORE ECONOMICAL. THE ATTENTION OF THE PUBLIC IS DIRECTED TO THE FOLI OWING ANALYSIS BY PROFESSOR BICKERTON ON SAMPLES OF ABOVE TEAS:- • y/ m . . ,- • , , Canterbury Collogo, 14th June, 1890. amount of extract m each case is very hi K h for the short time of infusion, and tho propor. ion of tnmini is low. In nil respects tho samples submitted appear to be well prepared genuine Teas of excellent quality. l (Signed) A. W. BICKERTON, Colonial Analyst, SOLD IN Ilb. PACKETS, CANISTERS, AND HALF-CHESTb! GEOKGE JAMESOS ASHBUET N AKD T?AKAIA. ARTIFICIAL and GHE TiTnAIT^ANOREB. EX(.LISII J'OD COLONIAI. I"" HAVE FOR SALE m Largo or Small qnaunlios: - ' ' GUANO SUPERPHOSPHATE HIGH-CLASS SUPERPHOSPHATE DISSOLVED BONES lOTATO MANURE . , BONE DUST ANIMAL GUANO GEORGS J'AMESCW, ASHBURTON AND RAKAIA. 8 355 W- 11. COLLIER "The Corner," IS NOW SHOWING A GIUND ASSORTMENT OF SPKING Jte SUMMER DRAPERY,' DRKSSES m all the new colors SUNSHADES of nil descriijtious ZEPHYRS m plain colors nnd chocks Lisjht nnd Dark PRINTS "" Silk and Fabric GLOVES Fancy APRONS ' RIBBONS, HATS, BOYS' and MEN'S CLOTHING. The addition of my new Show Room enables a fme display to be m.id^ of tli« latent Styles m Millinery, Trimmed and tmtrimmed, Flowers, Featheua, iDusb Cloaks, Oorsets, &c, and is placed under the management of an experienced J&illiner fran Christchmrchl x — W. H. COLLIEE, "TBE COuKEB.j' Wool Season, 1890-JB9l. ASHBUBTON WOOL STOBES. MR JOHN G. RESTELL BEGS TO INTIMATE TO THE WOOL GROWERS OF ASHBURTON DISTRICT THAT HE IS PREPARED TO MAKE * ■ ■ ON THE GROWING CLIP, . ' \ v OR ON WOOL PLACED JN HIS HANDS FOR SALE LOCALLY OR IN CHRISTCHURCH, OR FOR SHTPMENT* Mb. RESTELL will act m conjunction with the NEW ZEALAND LOAX AND MERCANTILE AGENCY COMPANY LIMITED,, who will RENDER ACCOUNT SALES WITH^THEIR USUAL PTWMITUDE PT ' '^(^so*- BJW



SHAG POINT COAL. rpiUS superior Coal, for household and JL steam purposes, can now be.obtained from Messes J. G. Restell, W. H. Collins & Co., and R. S. Bean m any quantity. Special quotations for truck oads. ' • This Coal is perfectly safe m using^ leaving no live ashes or soot, and is very cleanly and economical for household purposes, having great heat and lasting power. ...... .r W. 11. WILLIAMS, 10§18 Manager Shag Point Mh;e. STRIKE. W. W. Spencer & Go. 1 rpO meet the dull times, have STRUCK new prices right through thei Establishment. Everything sold at lower prices than ever. Good Washing Prints, 3|d per yard A first-class.print at sjkf ; Good Summer Dress Goods, 5s 3d per doz. Ginghams and fashionable Zephyr Cloths 20 per cent cheaper than any other house m Ashburton. White Lace Curtains, 2s lid the pair White Calico, 3s 6d per doz. Grey Calico, 2s 6d per doz. Men's Tweed Suits from 18s 6d Boys' Tweed Suits from 6s 6d Men's good Woollen Sox $ Is Boys' Braces, 4d. BOOTS. BOOTS. Men's Colonial made Shooters, 10s 6d Men's Colonial made Bluchers, 6b 6d Women's Strong Leather Elastic Sides, 6s lid A large assortment of Children's Patent Leather SlippersJ»nd Si oes at Tcry yr prices , W. W. SPENCER & CO. tTHE ARCADE.



WOOL WOOL W^OOL T IBERAL CASH ADVANCES ±J Made on the ensuing WOOL CLIPS At the Lowest Current Rates of Interest. george"jameson, Ashburton and Rakaia. Wm. SPARROW TAILOE AND] .MEN'S MERGER. EAST BTKFET.



Li i- NOW'S THE TIME TO U;413 r , it i. D WOO D JS !: fetJALY BLIGHT SPtfClFi.<! FOR THE SEASON HAVE JHST COME TO HAND, ' l'r.n Ship " Nkmoht.'- THEY ABE"AIIN QUALITY ' AND LOW IN PRICE. THEY ARE HtiRST and SONS, of LONDON CHOICEST SEEDS. INSPECTION INVITED. SAMPLES "SUPPLIED DriniOMAS, ( _ ASHBUHTON. j D. THOMAS (Ln.ce of Matsok, Cox &kp Co. AUtmONEER, LA-ND^INSURANCE, and ESTATE AUKNT, VALUATOR, WOOL and GRAIN BIIOKRR A S II B U R T O JS T o ■ TOANS Nsgotbted, Weekly Sales of, Live Stock ; Tinwald and Ashhurton altnrnntoly. Fortnightly Sales of Sheepskins, Fat, and Hides on FRIDAYS, Sale- of Wool throughout tho Season. Grain bought and sold on Jommifwion. Clearing Saies as per arrangement LONDON AND LANCASHIKK FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY. Ih'i,\ v been appointed Agent for the above Con pr^ny and am now* prepared^ [ irifiks n« Buildings, and*Growing|Cropf Jat current races. . WOOL. WOOL. WOOI, TATTERS ALL'S, WEST STREET, ASHBdTITOJS T" VM Prepared to make LIBEBAI CASH ADVANCES against t!je (irow^ lL Clip of V/^OOL,'placed mmy hand for SALE m Ashburton, or Shipment Eng nd. VVOOLPACKS, TWINE, OIL RADDLE &c. SUPPLIED? ~" D.' THOMAS. t ASHBURTON TIMBER, TIMBER. TMB R. f HAVI^G purchased the TIMBER BUSINESS of Mr John G. Restell, wej ha^e anwigamated the same with our Business m East Street, where both' Will he carried on conjointly ' . ■ :'. —ON SALE—- '■ .:, ■■:■-■ ■■■■. 300 casks v beff Portland Cement. 15 Tons Galvanisedi Ecofing Iron, 1O Tons N>. S i 9 and 10 Fencing Wire, 3 Tons Galvanised Barbed Wire, 2 Tons Sheet Lead, fc Tons Sheet Zinc, 5O Boxes Sheet Glass, 5O kegs Wire Nails, all sizes, 100 ■Drumfi Baw and Boiled Lin seed Oil, 58 a Tons Genuine White Lead, 1 Case Mander's Oak Varnish. MOTJJ^T SOMERS COAL 22s PER TON. KAITANGATA COAL, SHAG POINT COAL, NEWCASTLE COAL W. H. Collins and .Co., TIMBER AND COAL MERCHANTS]



NEW ZEALAND" VE^BKYA^'lium MISSIONS. s- ;TTE' ANNUAL SEIIYIC^S'm cm L. xiyctiou with the above, v.-ill i«.] vu r 1 1 tln-ougliout' the Ai?hburton'Circui'^JplX .. SUNDAY, October 19th, as follows :—' ,' Ashlnti-toh -11 a.m. ... Rev. J. N. Bufcdi ARhlmrum—o.3o p.m....Rev. R, S. Buni WiJlowby—ll a.m. .Rpvß. S. Bum: WiCowby—(i.3op.m,; /.■. ..■"MriHafainj - Wnk-ftmii—ll nm. ... Mr Jone.« W:iknuui-0.3i) p.m. ... Jtov. J. N. Buttle Other plncos as per Circuit Pl.-m. Collodions m aid of the Home Missioi Fiunl. At 3 p.m. a spcci-il children's service m connection With the Weslc'van .Jubilee will bo conducted by the ttev. TJ. S 13unn. Parents and friends an* cordialJ] invited. Tlie offartory ..at. this fervic* will be devoted to the Jubilee Thanlvs giving Fund. Public liissionar'y Meetings wHll U held "as ' under :—x\shburton— Monday, October ■■ 20fcli • Waterton • Tuesday, October 21sf:; ' Wafcariiii - Wednesday October 22nd ; WJllowby —: Thursday, October 23rd.; Hinds—Friday, Octolror 24th ; Tiinvald arid GfeVhstreet to be arranged. All meetings to commence at 7.30 p.m. Addresses will be delivered by Ministers and Laymen. Collections will be made m aid of the Home Mission Fund .L_ _____ I 0 *9? ~FLEMINGTON PRESBYTERIAN ' CHURCH. THE ANNtTAL^TEA MEETING "WILT, TAKE PLACE ON FRIDAY, OCTOBER 21th,.,. ---in the SCHOOLROOM, to bo followed by a Puhlic Meetitm m the CULIvCH, when addresses will bo duliv,-,red by i Ministers and others, and muMcal wlcc tioiw-by UvOhoir. _..^._.__.i^ __—^i— r TENDKRS- are, invited for building a ! j Five Roomed kt Hinds, i noiir LiMiKJi-o. 1 Platw fW\ Sjiecificfttions at my olHce. Tenders .clost! on. hAIUR- J)AV, ISfchinst., at Hoon. The lowest or ariv tend^i not nece>sarilv accepted. • ' . * R. BIRD, 10 70 Architect.,... T'ny'Sl^UUTON CALEDONIAN fOCIKTY'3 ANNUAL ! ' CONVERSAZIONE AND BALL T 1 T ILL be held m the Oddfellows' Hall W on ■ , ■' , "■ FEIDAY, 2*nr OCTOBER. To commence at 8 p.m. Tickets—Gentlemen 3.s ; Ladies, 2s. See posters, ■ . J. SBALY, gflS 1? , Hon. Secretary. :■■ •'■ ■■' .pvs?j THE AMERICAN TROTTI^H HORSE Blackivood Abdullah \ 1 ' HOSE excellent Stock can bo seen \\ all through the District wiltstsvnd this season at Owner's Stable and travel the Ashburton County. Terms—Season, £3 10s; guarantee, £5 ss; groomagc fee, sa. - For particulars apply. ( . 1 II; MUTTON, 10tG2 "" Groom m charge. ~aTl"s.6^~~~- •■■■' „ TO STAND AT KOLMAR F4RM, ; lyndhurst, and travel :the mkthven district, The Purbbiibu Clydesdalb Stallion YOUNG NEW STYLE. By Now Style, dam by Glenroy. ' New Style, bred by John Boag, Sire Young Banker (imp.), dam Marchioness I. For particulars and terms apply Groom m charge . Or S. COX, Manager Lyndh'urst. A^HBUKTcON^SS^ijR^iAKb PASTORAL ASSOCIATION. THE x THIRTEENTH Yf - ANNUAL jEXHIBITioN Stock, Implements, do., WILL 'be held at the COUNTY SALEYARDS, ASHBURTON, ■.• : ON ' • ■"■■■' FRTDAY, 31st OCTOBER 1890. ENTRIES close with the undersigned on FRIDAY, 24th OCTOBER. JNO. J. C. QUAIfE, Secretary. k*eat!ng;slpowderT KEATING'S POWDER. KEATING'S POWDER. KEATING'S POWDER. KEATINGVS POWDER. KEATING'S POWDER. FLEAS, KTLLS /-MOTHS, BEETLES, HARMLESS TO ANIMALS. HARMLESS TO ANIMALS. /-BUGS, FLEAS, - 1 KILLS {MOTBS, •; ( BEETLES, Mosquitoes, but is unrivalled m destroying FLEAS, BUGS, COCKROACHES, BEETLES, MOTHS m FURS, and every other species of insect. Sportsmen ApU find this invaluable for destroying fleas m their dogs, as also ladies for their pet dos;s. ■ .■■■■ ■■•■■■ The PUBLIC are CAUTIONED thai packages of the genuine, powder bear th,« autograph of THOMAS KEATING. Sold m Tins only. KEATING'S WORM TABLETS. KEATING'S WORM TABLETS. KEATING'S WORM TABLETS. A PURELY VEGETABLE SWEETMEAT, both il appearanes and taste, furnishing amos agreeable method of administering thi only certain remedy for intestinal o: thhead worms. It is a perfectly safi and mild preparation, and is especially adapted for Children. Sold m Tins b; all 'Druggists. Proprietor, THOMAS KEATING, London.* TfiffSiTTO Ml:Uiuu<K&^| Will-known and 6uo- J^f|| 9PEOJAU3L c m <hMW'O Co"ru" T' c ll^^H^^^ €W« |MMll<i»wl. r W^^^r WEMB COITIULTATXOII. |r M fllri s n9LW«M**r*4



t Section neav the Wool'osi Factory, Alcord'Forest, lload. I- AM-instructed by Mit It. Jamigkon to sell by Auction on ■ SATURDAY, 25th OCTOBER, t His Lot 14, containing 1 rood 36 perches ' James Street, Allencon, near the Woollen Factory. ■ T. BULLOCK, .101106 Auctionoer.- SATURDAY, OCTOBER 25th. „ 38-4 aoTbs 384 194 acres 194\ Newlands District. MR T. BULLOCK will Sell by Public Auction at the Arcado on SATURDAY, OCTOBER 25tii, At 12 Noon, On account and by order of the Mortgagees, — An Improved Farm of 384 acres 2 roods 88 perches, being R.S. 26726, Newlands, all fenced and divided into paddocks; there is a farm house and other buildings erected on the property, well watered with a County water race. Also R.S. 27187, containing 193 acres t roods; also fenced and .veil watered, on which is erected a small Cottage. > These properties are conveniently •ituated, being about 5 to 6 miles from the County Saleyards. Very easy terms of payment. T. BULLOCK, 10J108 Auctioneer. SATURDAY, OCTOBEiTiirH. 50 A °R E s 50 Near Windermere Railway Station. MR T. BULLOCK has" revived in structions to Sell by Public Auction I »t the Arcade on the above (hue, on : account and by order of the'Mfirlyajye,-- ' R.S. 2761 1), containing 50" Ac.es, j situated on the Upper fide of iho Railway near the Windeinuru Station, lately m the occupation of Mr E. lovet't; it i« nil fi.nctd. Terms at Sale. Salo at, 12 noon. T.-BULLOCK, 10tl07 . Auctioneer. TOWN PROPERTY. MR T. BULLOCK has received inst.ructi.cais from Mb A. J. Keily to Sell by Public Auction at the Arcado on SATURDAY, 25th OCTOBER, T.S. 7(X>, Wills Street, with Cottage thereon. This property being so centrally situated should prove a very remunerative invest ment. Sale at 12 noon. T. BULLOCK, 10§105 Auctioneer. MR "DTTHOMAS Clearing Sale Of HORSES, TRAPS, HARNESS, and SUNDRIES. MR D. THOMAS has received in structions from Messrs Totty Bros. Livery Sfcablekeepers of A all burton, to <sell by on the premises, Somerset Stable PUBLIC AUCTION, on SATURDAY, 18th OCTOBER, 1890 , At 12 o'clock, Blaok Home " Davkie " Chestnut Gelding ".Terry " Bay Gelding "Jock" 1 Double and two Single-seated BUGGIES -I GIG and 1 WAGGONETTE H BRAKE and set of Harness 5 Sets Harness, Breaking Tackle, Side Saddle, 2 Riding Saddles, Bridles, etc., etc. Feed Boxes, Stable Utensils, etc., etc. D. THOMAS, 0 75 Ashburton. STEPHENS T)ROS, TEPHEKS OR OS. MARKET HOUSE [~N Order to be enabled to solicit the favours of Stationholders and Farmers, •we have justjxdded to our stock POWDERED & LUMP RADDLE, RED, BLUE, & BLACK BRANDING OILS, RAW, & BOILED OILS, TURKEY OIL STONES, LAMPBLACK, ETC., —ALSO THE NOTED— 8.8.A. SHEEP SHEARS So well known, and admitted by all experienced Shearers to be the best. We have also replenished our stocks m Watches, Clocks, Pocket Knives, Table Cutlery, Spoons, Pannikins, Billies, Kettles, Pots, Pans, Crockery, Straps, etc. ALL ORDERS by Post or otherwise Promptly despatched. SATISFACTION is our Motto. STEPHENS BROS. MAEKET HOUSE A S H B IT R T O IST. TpENDERS are invited for building a 1 Woolshed at Surrey Hills. Labour oniy. The plans and specifications may be seen on application to Mb Bkadpkll, Ashburton. Tenders to be sent m by the 25th. EDWARD G. WRIGHT. 16b h October, 1890. 10|10 TIMARU AGRICULTURAL AND PASTORAL ASSOCIATION. rpHE Association's Twenty-fifth Annua _]_ Show of STOCK, etc., will be held on the Association's Ground?, Wai-iti Road, on Tuesday and Wednesday October 28 and 29, 1890, Consisting of Sheep, Cattle, Horses, Pigs, Dogs, Dairy and Agricultural Produce, Implements, Wool, etc. Prizes amounting to about £650 will be given m Pieces of Plate, Medals, or Cash, also additional Prizes. - Prize lists and list of additional and private prizes can be obtained from the undersigned. Entries for Sheep, Cattle and Pigs close on SATURDAY the 18th, and all othei entries on TUESDAY, 21st October. F. W. aWBBS. Secretar/t



Mr George McLean, Chairman of the Union Steamship Company, has promised ihe Chamber of Commerce to cousider the ilh,im3 of Wellington as a port of oa.ll for ;he San Francisco mail steamers. The Hurbbr Board are m communication with Messrs 3preckles, of the Oceanic Steamship Con> ?any, with the same object. T~ GST, between tin; Bridge and Have- JLj lock Street,a P.iperhnnger's Brush. Finder will be rewarded. —Apply " Mail" Jflice. 10 115 •—z—^== HOLDERS of winning • \_J •JD • tickets m Foresters' \vt Union, please apply to Mb. J. W. Sakek for prizes.—D. Amos, Secretary. 10 114 DROMORE SCHOOL. ASOCIAL and DAISiCK will bo held m Mr J. Quujley's Grain Shed on WEDNESDAY, October 22nd, 1890, m dd of Children's Prize Fund. Commence it 8 p.m. Admission, 2s tid ; Ladies free, liefreshments provided. 10 92 —GRAND— Fancy Fair. A MAGNIFICENT DISPLAY of Fancy Goods, Dolls, Toys, Works of Art, Produce <«f all kinds, Live md Dead Stock, will be offered for sale n the TOWN HALL, SOUTH RAKAIA, ox THURSDAY, 23it» OCTOBER, 1890. The Committee of Ladies attending the Stalls will appear m Fancy Costumes. A number of Children m Fancy Dress «dll execute some fine old English Dances. Vocal and Instrumental Music. All Goods will be sold at very low srices. A Refreshment Stall, at which jvery seasonable delicacy may be jrociired. The Opening Ceremony will ;ake place at 12 noon. Admission—One shilling. Children, lalf price. By order of the Ladies Committee, C. A. 0. HARDY, Lo^lo9 Assistant Secretary. T7"EATING'S POWDER destroys j\- BUGS, FLEAS, MOTHS, BEETLES, and all other insects, whilst juite harmless to domestic animals. In jxfcerminating Beetles the success of this powder is extraordinary. It is perfectly ;lean m application. See the article you purchase is "KEATING'S," as imi tations are nokious and ineffectual. Sold m Tins, 6d, Is, and 2s 6d each, h} all jhemists. NOTICE is hereby given m pursuar.«; of the " Public Reserves Act, L 885," Cl. 5 and 6, that the Ashburtor Domain will be set apart for the Wile West Show on Monday, 27th inst., or which day charges will be male foi idmission thereto on the following scale, viz.:—For each adult, Two Shillings ; foi sach horse, One Shilling; and for eacl trap, One Shilling. D. THOMAS, Mayor. Ashburton, October 17th, 1890. 10*11! SCOTTISH QUARTETTE PARTY.- Rehearsal, School of Music, 8 o'clocl sharp, Saturday night.—J. MacLeai Dunn. 10 11! "IjHOR SALE.—Lob of empty 800 JD Trunks.—Mitchell and Turner 10 11 R T. BULLOCK has received m structions from Mb Jambs Coughe: to Sell by Public Auction at the Arcade on SATURDAY, OCTOBER 25th, T.S. 337, Moore street, containin £-a.ere, on which is erected Cottage, Stable, Workshop, an other buildings. This property fronts the main thorougl fare to Wakanui, and not far from tli business part of the town. Liberal Terms. Sale at 12 noon.. T. BULLOCK, 10*113 Auctioneer^ SATURDAY," OCTOBER 18th." MR. T. BULLOCK has receivt instructions to Sell by Pub! Auction at the Arcade, on the above dat On account and by order of the Mortgagee, n T.S. 644, Corner of Burnett ai Winter streets, near the Drill She on which is erected a 4-roomi Cottage. This is a very good sit Persons oh the look out for a barga aro invited to attend the Sale. At 12 Noon. ■■■■"" T. BULLOCK, Xot69 Auctioneer.