Hampstead School.

The ordinary, monthly meeting of the Hampstcad School Committee tww held on Friday evening, October 10th. Present:—Mr A., Orr (Chairman), Messrs Fwwcett, Crooks, Smith, Andrews and Baker. Correspondence was received from the Education Board requesting the master to discontinue Avotk outside the syllabus ia.a. .class l«w« proficient than the others m Standard work ; also stating that the Inspector's report was highly satisfactory. , It was resolved . that the master bs requested to submib iliree names of suit able candidates for the position of pupil teacher. It was decided to observe Friday, October 31st (Show day), as a school holiday. / The "Inspector's Report was read as follows: — The infant department (Miss Shirtcliffe, infant mistress, assisted by Miss K. Orr, and Mr E. Andrews, pupil teachers), is m excellent condition. Throughout the divi sion what the children do is for the most part of the best claasi m point ofiquality, and the range of attainment at. the top falls little shore of the work prescribed: for examination m Standard 1. There is, however, sdnie reason to regret that a few more children should no* have been pro moted intp ;«nd; presented m the latter class, seeing that the 'proportion of infants m the school, is considerably above the average.—Standard!. (MasterKcrr, under.! supervision of head master) is a class of exceptional excellence; Standardll. (Miss Aleorn, under assistant master) has much less merit, bub ha* received sufficient pre paration. Standard HI. (Miss Fawcett) is very good. Standard TV. (Mr Frizell) bas been carefully taught m its past sub jects and answers creditably m its sciences (Mr Frizell's boys) and m domestic economy (MissFawcett's girls), but should have made a better appearance m geo graphy. The work m Standard VI. (Mr Malcolm) is substantially good. Standard "V. is the weakest m standard work. The children included im Standard VII. are not. all entitled to that classification* but 1 have thought it more convenient to allow the presentation to stand as made by the head njaater. These children have done an unusually extensive programme of extr* work m four subjects. Two only of these subjects were examined —English and Latin—the Euclid was well done—the Latin was nob sufticiently accurate to be rated high, but whatever the merits of these subjects may have been it would be better to devote any spare *ime or labor to ordinary standard work so long as any ' weakness remained m it. It was urianimmwly resolved that the , toachers be thanked for and congratulated J upon tho highly satisfactory result of the i examination. , •■■■"•

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[PBK TMCSS ASSOCIATION]. (Received October 18, 10.30 a.m.) THE MARKETS. ml\' ' London, October 17.^ Consols—ol \, depressed owing to operations of "bears;" New Zealand four per cent inscribed ■stock, 102J, weaker; 3J, 94, weaker. Three months bills are quoted at 0 por cent. South Australian wheat, 37s 6d restricted"; ' Victorian do., 375, market flat; New Zealand long-berried do., 3Gs 6d, market improving.

DISASTROUS FIRE.

New York, October I*. Leland's hotel, .at Syracuse m New York State, was burnt to the ground last night. Many of the inmates jumped through the windows with very little clothing on, but twenty-five «rore unable to effect an escape, and perished m the flames.

A BANKRUPT SPEAKER.

(Received Oct. 18, 10.35 a.m.) Sydney, October 18. Mr Young, the Speaker of the Legislative. Assembly -who recently called a meeting of his creditors, ia resigning.

QUEENSLAND.

HKISBANB, UCtODer JLO. Mr McCrossan brought forward m the Assembly a motion that territorial separation of the Northern portion of the colony is desirable. Sir S. Griffiths moved as an amendment that it would be to-the advantage of the colony to establish separate Legis latures and executive authorities m northern and southern and central parts, with full poweri to deal with questions-of local concern, but that matters of general importance and administration of public debts should remain under the control of one Legislature until the establishment of Australian Federation. The debate •was adjourned. '

The following ia a copy" of the form which the dismissed employees of the railway are required to sign-when applying for reinstate ment:—"l beg leave to apply for further employment m your department. Admitting' that lnypast conduct m refusing duty m September lijust by order of the Railway Union was wrong, I trust you ■•Will, take into consideration the peculiar position m which I-was placed at tjic time, and if possible give me further employment. If engaged, I »m fully prepared to implicitly obey the rules, and also to sever my connection with Unionism as at present constituted.—Yours obediently. * ' . :- '. ' ''■ '

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: UM U. K&Sieii. : CO^IMISSION', FIKAISCIAI. A.N TD GENERAL AGENT, , t , GIIAIK AND WOOL EKOKEE. ... -foe "s'.a'l .E-'' '.,:,'. ;l OATS . SHARPS B R A N FLOU 11 POTATOES ■ • , - • ■*. '"> FENCING WIRE—BARBED AND PLAIN, -■ - • TEA, SUGAR, CANDLES, AND GENERAL FARM; STORES,, \ KAIT,«KCATA COai, ■•..?..:;•,;, .„ AGENT FOR—Union Fire and Marine Ijiaurance Company ,Ld. ; Mcraintil Fiiiitncc Agency Company, Ltd. ; Colonial Mutual Life-A**>u;nttH»; •:/ DEERINC4" ALL STEEL TWINE BINDER; CEYLON und INDIAN TEAS Association; Tim Mercantile Ga«eite, ftc., 1 utc,' etc,.- *• IIIHBEB. TIMBER. TIMBER. /I t'- ' ' HAVING purchased the TIMBER BUSINESS of Mr John G. RCmtru, we * have amalgamated the Ri\mc with our Business m East Street where -both : ■* will be carried on conjointly . •■<■,,' ,-,» -ON SALK-- - • . ■-.''■•' :100 casks licst Portland Cement. ; ) 15 Tons Galvanise^ ikofing Iron, 1O Tons Ko,, 8," 9 and. * 10. Fencing Wire. 3 Tons (ialvanised Karbcd Wire -It Tons ' Sheet Lead, 58 Tons Sheet Zinc, 5O Boxes :hoet Ola^s, $0.'.; ikegs Wire Nails, all sizes, 100 Drum." Paw and Boiled Lin- » seed Oil, *Z a Tons Genuine White Lead, 1 Case. Mandcf's, :. Oak Varnish. . . , "'•'". .', '. ■!,.*; MOUNT SOMERS COAL-22r PER, TON. ;- V ( -';'< l KAITANOATA COAL, fiRAQ POINT COAL, NEWCASTLE COAL % ! . , . ". ■' ■ .•/ 'X W. H, Collins and Gp r , ;:; » TIMBER A"ND COAL aiEBCJUAKTS . ■.• VU"'' '■. ■ J __ ;._._ X»s:PiBTJ:R/roisr • ' '_[ _^ < LOVERS OF ARE ALLS DELICIOUS CUP OF TEA ' '"'.'' • )>' SHOULD TRY --<.-.•■ t . T3 TT *C 3 ' '^J ' ' "•'■■" ' ''• ■ CEYLON & INDIAN TEAS 'r'Z IMPORTED DIRECT FROM THE GARDENS. ' , ■ " BEING ABSOLUTELY PURE THESE TEAS ARE MUCH STRONGER. . ' <: THAN THE ORDHfARY IiLENUKD TEAS, _CONSEQUENTLY t '■ ' \. ^ ARE MOR^ ECONOMICAL. .! . ' ' ' ■ '' THE ATTENTION OF THE PUBLIC IS DIRECTED TO THE 1-OLLOWING ANALYSIS BY niOFESSOII KICKERTON ON SAMPLES ' ■ '"' OF ABOVE TEAS:- • '. • ■•;',■ C;nilovibiir> College, Htli June, 1890 ■ . *. Tlic analysis mntio by me shown the Teas tv I>u PKKFK.CTLY FRKI 1! FK'JM ANY FOREIGN MATTER AND ADULTEUATI(»N OF. ANY KIND. The • inioimt of extract m each case'is very hi^h for the tiutu of infusion, ami the proportion of tiinnin is lov% In .-ill respects the simples submitted appimv to Ims welt ■ [ireparctl itcnuine Teas of excellent qunlily. 1 " (.Signed) A. W. IJIOKERTOJN*, Colonial Analyst. SOLD IN Ilb. PACKETS, CANISTERS, AND HALP-CHE9TS. , ' GEORGE JAMESON A.SHHUKTON A7?I) EAKAIJ. ' ' ''•'.'. r WoofTeasop7l39o'Tß9i7 7^ ■ ASHBUETON WOOL STOEES. . ME JOHN G. RESTP]LL ' BEGS TO INTIMATE TO THE ' , ... WOOL GROWERS OF ASHBURTON DISTRIC7 THAT HE IS PREPARED TO MAKE LIBERAL OASJEI ADVANCES. ON THE GROWING CLIP, on ... ON WOOL PLACED ZN" HIS HANDS FOR SALE LOCALLY OR IN CHRISTCHURCH, OR FOR SHIPMENT MiuBESTELL will act m conjunction with the NEW ZEALAND LOAN AND iuERCANTILE- AGENCY COMPANY LIMITED, who will RENDER ACCOUNT SALES WITH THEIR USUAL , . . PR JMITUDK PT . B}l2 W- H. COLLIER "The Corner," IS NOW SHOWING A GRAND ASSORTMENT OF gPBING Ap SUTkprMIU DRAFEICY, DRESSjTCS m all the new colors ■ ' ■ SUNSHADES of (ill descriptions ZEPHYRS m plain colors and checks Lisiht and Dark PRINTS  "" Silk and Fabric GLOVES Fancy APRONS ' • • - RIBBONS, HATH, " BOYS' and MEN'S CLOTHING. . '• _ » -; '/ f ' ■', .; :? : / ■ ' • .*' '»«' *f ' The addition of my new Show Room enables a fine display to he made of tSb Latest Styles m Millinery, Trimmed and "Ontrhninod, Flower.*, Feathers, Dust Cloaks, Corsets, &c, and h placed under Mie management of an experienced Milliner frvn Chriutehurch ' .' - W. H. COLLIER, ■■.-:. ' "THE CPJWKB. 1



SHAG POINT COAL. " TIITtS superior Coal, for household find .steam jiurjjoses, can now be obtained from Mueslis J. (i. llimt.u,, \V. H. Cot-uxs & Co., and R. S. Bka>-'J*i any quantity. Special <{uotations for truck oads. This Coid ie. perfectly safe m v.-ing, lenviiijj'no Jivv ashes or soof, and is very cleanly and economical for household purposes, having great heat and lastinu power. W. H. WILLIAMS, 10^18 Manager Shag Point M^inc. W. W. Spencer & Co. rT\O meet the dull times, have STRUCK noi\ prices right through thei JSatablishment. Everything sold at lower prices than ever. Good Washing Prints, 3M \>er yard A first-class print at sid Good Summer Dress Goods, 5r 3d ])cr doz. Ginghams and fashionable Zephyr Cloths 20 per cent cheaper than any other house m Ashburton. . White "Lice Curtains, 2s lid the pair White Calico, 3s (id per <lok. Grey Cplico, 2s (*>d j>er doss. Men's Twoed.Suits from 18h fid Boys' Tweed Suits from (is Gd ; Men's good Woollen Sox> Is Boys' Braces, 4d. BOOTS. BOOTS. Men's Colonial made Shooters, 10s (3d Men's Colonial made Bluchers, Gs 6d Women's Strong Leather Elastic Sides, I / fis lid A large assortment of Children's Patent Leither Slippers'and Shoe fat very 1 w prices'] W. W. SPENCER & CO. THE ARCADE, MEN m charge of Threshing Machines experience great difficulty m dressing clean without a considerable portion of the grain being blown away with the chaff. This difficulty can be effectually overcome by using FLAVALLS PATENT DRESSING BOARD. —ALSO— TFE 12ft SPRING SHAKERS, AND NEW BOTTOM DRESSING APPARATUS, AND New top or SECOND DRESSER with 3ft riddles. These make the old Threshing Machines do the threshing and dressing ej]Ual to new michine?.. Ashbmton. 30th Sept, 18:H). MR F. FLAVALL, Dear Sir,—l am quite pleased with the Alterations and Improvements you made to my Threshing Machine hist year, arid? with your Patent Dressing Board I dan get through more work and dress clean without- blowing the i'lain or grass seeds into^the chaff. Yours truly, John Henderson, . . Ashburton. F.FLAVALL, Petkb, Street, I AfcH BURTON,



QT X Ffl EN S ~O RO S. '' K^ TEP II ENS Ij II OS. V MARKET HOU^E PN Order to be enabled to solicit the iarours o: Stationholders and Fanners, we hive juht'ndded to our .stock POWDEREfc & LUMP RADDLE, I RED, BLUE, & BLACK BRANDING OILS, RAW, & BOILED OILS, TURKEY OIL STONES, ; , ; . LAMPBLACK^ "E^C,f j —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 ' l i i ' " t'' ' -'. ■ * -•" ■■' ■ '■ ■" Promptly despatched." SATISFACTION ■. ' ,;' ■!i >•■'■'. .;''' ' ': , ■ ■ : : ■:''.' . '; is our Motto* STEPHENS BROS. MAEKET HOUSE ASHBURTON. fnii iPiRROW TAILOR AND | ■ MEN'S M ERG B Ri EAST STRFKT. i



NOW ' S TU E TIM JJ TO U>S ; E, •'-..*, '"'it 1. I) WOOD'S, ! feCALY BLIGHT SPECIFIC j P. THOMAS., aVLY^LOTEKS 7 ' ' FOR THE REASON lIAVIS JUST COME TO HAND, - ' :• . ( / ' Pub'«tth' "Nr.Lsox.- THEY ARE Al IN QUALITY ANDj LOW JN PBICE.. ... THEY ARE '• , U"DIvST and SONS, op LONDON CHOICEST SEED?. INSPECTION INVITED. SAMrLE~SUPPLIEL> DrTHOMAS, , _____J^ssI J?? 19.?! D. THOMAS ' ' / , r " (Lite o!l -Matsox, Cox s.kp (Jo. "' '' AUCTIONEER^ LAND.'JNSURANtIK, and ESTATE AUENT, VALUATOR, WOOL find GJRAIN BRORRH ' ' '- ASIIBU R T O N T^OANS Negotiated,!'* Kefkly Sales o|Live Stock ; Tinwaid and AshburLon altorr.ately. Fortnightly Sales of Slicepskins, Fat, and Hides on FRIDAYS. ' ■ Shi>!'; ot Wool throughout the Season. Giain bought and sold , oa 2oimniH,siojK Clearing Saies as per arrangement; LONDON AND LANOASHIKfi FIRE TNSUUANCE, COMPANY. Ihai a been appointed Agent for the above Couipwiy. and am now"* prepared^ , intake jri^ks nn^.Juilrlinys, andlGrowingjCrops^it current i-itteo. WOOL. WOOL. WOOL, TATTERS ALLS, WEST STREET, ASHIHniTOJS I \M Prepared to nidke LIBERAL CASH XDYANOER ji^iinsi, «.1h- (ir-w* Clip of WOOL,^plaoed m my hand forVALJO m A;,liuiuLui), ur bliipment Eng nd. WOQLPACKS, TWIN t F, OIL]? RAODLI-; &c.'SUPPLIED. 1 "7 I). THOMAS. ASHBURTON.



DIRTTJT FfiOM AMEIUOA. niRKCT .FR()^t AM SBI A ' '.' ! ' !: ; :,'ir ' ' !°: WIETH ; BEOS-' / COIsKjP AJSTY Three Times Larjfor anjl Better Tl»«u Evcv. ISHBiffi, Ifliil NT. t Commencing at EIGHT o 1 Clock. JLOCATIOW- Mini Road, near Central Hotel. # * 'i Nothing of importance precedes, and you .will flavor cure, to see any Show that follows. *, ;.(/ , ' I All previous Efforts eclipscvl. New American Artistes. ftole and j^qual Proprietors Wikttt IiROTHEKs General Business Manager Aiexandeu : ■ : :o: . <u\t<\ 35^-—Spirited Harebaeß<ici W&bwmm —»» i Eeined, TUdden, and Driven by a Single Equestrian, limitation has been crudely aitemptel of this Brilliant and Dashing Show, but it never has been, novor cm bo, equalled Phenomenal Hiding' Act*. Also, do not forget our Imported specially from America, headed by tho Princes of Comedy, PEBRT, tho KYANS, LULU, BELLY, the ACKKIIMANS, j PEAIiL. Concert .. Owe sliililng 1 extra Also, Numerous, Side Shows of every description, forming the greatest Carnival ever witnessed m jNcw Zealand. LOW FAEES. ' EXCtJESION TRAINS. deduced; "Rates by road or rail. POPULAB PBICES ... . . . ._.._ . ,.»» and 2s. D n't forget the date jynO2sT3D-A.-ST : , OOTOBEE 2V —Now comes our startliug NoVelty—p-Direct from America— Wlfflli: fHI Wllli A*l> IIIPPOI>ROiTIF,. Mondaj Afternoon, October 2#. onItaASHBUETOS DOMAIN 1 Genuine American Indians. Eed and Dusky Wairiors. All the greatest Tribes represented. Thrilling Episodes. Our large Company of the most daring Cowboys m the United States, headed by the Renowed tUH JACK ML. , Scouts. Guides. Ijadians. Nevelty, Splendour, Romance, and Genius are all combined m this-grea Exhibition of ours to please the public. . Thrilling Incidents of, Indian and Cowboy Exploits. A huge Hippodrome. Roman Chariot Races. ■ Diverting Obstacle Races. Pony Express Riding. Cowboy Frolics. Sports of Ancient lloiric Revived. Expert Mexican Vaqueros. Thrilling Lassoing. ' Beautiful Squaws. Rare and Matchless Prairie Life. Attack on the Dead wood Coach. Hanging a Horse Thief. i General Ouster's Rally. Mountain Meadow Massacre. ; Border Life m all its phases. A World Wllhiii A World. An Exhibition that Set England, the Continent^ and America Wild. Nothing spared to make thus Show an ■ event chronicled m the minds of everyone for years to Come. ETERYBODY BE THERE. DOM FORGET THE OPENING OF^ OUE | TWO l>I«XIINO rr BIIOW^. WILD WEST SHOW AND HTPPODROME-AftMttOitt 1330, ■ ASHBVBTO2T DOMAIN; Admission. Sl3 ? MAfIMOTH DOUBLE CIUQUS WPfIL P(JPULAK PEICES 3SAyi)2s. For further Particulars see Pictoral Posting Couriers and Newspapers.^ 10 119 JAMES HUGO, Adrance Agent.



THE AMERICAN TROTTING HORSE Blackwood Abdullah \\ 7 H(.>SE excellent) Stock can lie hupii \'V nil through tho District will .stand this season iit Owner's Stable and travel theAshburton County. Terms—Season, £.'5. 10s ; sjuanmtcu, £5 ss; ijrbonmat! fee. os. For particukra apply H. MUTTON, 10162 Groom m charge. TO STAND AT KOLMAR FARM, LYNDHURST, AND TRAVEL THE METHVEN DISTRICT, The Purebred Clydesdale Stallio> j YOUNG NEW STYLE. !By New Style, d^m by Gleiiroy. New Stfyle, bred by. .John Boag, Sire I bung 'B|in|vcr (imp.), dam Marchioness I. ■For particulars and terms apply Groom m'charge , Or. , ; S. COX, Manager ... i } "iit._ KEATING'S POWDfe. KEATING'S i*OWDEn. KEATINGVS POWDER-. KEATING'S POWDER. KEATING'S POWDER:. KEATING'S POWDER. (BUGS, FLEAS, MOTH,', BEETLES, MOSQUITOES, HARMLESS TO ANIMALS. HARMLESS TO ANIMALS. /"BUGS, FLEAS, KILLS {MOTHB, BEETLES, ■> [mosquitoes, mt is unrivullcd m destiny ing FLIiiAS, 3UGS, COCKROACHES, BEETLES, UOTH3 m FURS, and ovoiy other .pecies of insect. Sportsmen will rind his invaluable for destroying 11 jas m heir do<»s, as also ladies for their pet lo<f.s. Tho PUBLIC are CAUTIONED that lacknges of the ijonuiiie jKiwder b«;vr the arogrnpli of THOMAS KEATING. Sold :i Tins only. [EATINGrs WORM TAKLETsT [EATING'S WOxlM TABLETS. [E^ TING'S WdftUt TABLETS. I PURELY VEGETABLE SWKKTMEAT, both m ppearanee and tnstu, furnishing a most L'reeable method of admiuiHtenng.the nly certain remedy for intestinal ot hkjkad woiutfj. It is a perfectly safe nd jnild preparation, and Ls especially Japtcd for Children. Sold, .m Tins by II DruirgistSt'-' ■ "■ '?- / »: .' $ ' -!; ;■"-K i Proprietor, THOMIS KEATING, London. VTOTICE is hereby given m pursuance LM <>f the " Public Reserves Act, 885, f' Cl. 5 and 0, that tlic A.shburton >omnin will bts set apart for the Wild i re.st Show on Monday, 27th inst , on hick day charges will be male for .Imission thereto on the following scale, isc.:—For each, adult, Two Shillings ; fov iich horse, One Shilling ; and for each \ap, One Shilling. D. ;THOMAS, Mayor. _Ashburton, October 17th, 1880. 10*110 WAKA N U I Vnnual Races and Sports. WILL BE IIBLD AT WAKANUI ON December 16th, 1890. PEOGK A M M E : HORSE RACES. 1. Handicap Huiidlb Race. Swenp iike of 10s ;£o added. Second horse £2 rom stake. 11 miles. Six hurdles. 11 tone. 2. Wakanui Cup Handicap, of f'lo. i miles. Nomination, 5s ; acceptance, «. Open race. 3. District Tkot, of £5 ; second horse, 52. 3 miles. Entrance, ss. 10 .stone. 4. Hukby Scurry, for entrance money. ATHLETIC EVENTS. I. Handicap Bicyclb Race. Trophy, aflued i£s. Competitors must be mein icrs of some recognised Bicycle Club. Entrance, 3s 6d. ■2. Handicap Hurdle Race. Quarter >ile. Entrance, 2s. Ist, £1; 2nd, 10s. 3. Quoits,. Entrance, 2s. Ist, £1 ; nd, 10s. 4. Standing High Jump. Entrance,. 8. Ist, 15s ; 2nd, 7s 6d. 5. Boys' Race, under. 17. Entrance, S: Ist, 15s ; 2nd, 7s <kl. 6. Mile Flat JJandicap. Entrance, s6d. , Ist, £2; 2nd, £1. 7. Wheelbarrow Race. Entiance, .8. Ist, 15s ; 2nd, 7s 6d. 8i : Hundred Yards Racje. Ist, £1; !nd. 10s; Entrance, 2s. 9. Singli Girls' Race. Ist, 15s; !nd, 10s. , 10. Pole Vaulting. Entrance, 2e. st, £1 ; 2nd, 10s. 11. Thuee Hundred Yards Handicap flat)* Ist, £1 10s; 2nd, 15s. Entry !s (id. , 12. Married Women's Race. Ist, SI ; 2nd, 10s. 13. Boys' Rack, under 14. Entrance, Ls. Ist, 10s ; 2nd, ss. 14. Tossing the Caber. Entrance, Is. Ist, £1 ; 2nd, 10s. 15. Rum\ ting Hum Jump. Entrance, Ls. Ist, £1; 2nd, 10s. A number of Special Prizes will'be 2[iven. Nomination for Horse Races, accom panied by fee, must be m the hands of the Secretary not later than THURSDAY, the 11th December, at 8 p.m. 'Accept ance on the ground. Nqmination for Bicycle Race, Handicap Hurdle Race (running), | mile, 1 Mile Flat Handicap, 100 yards, 300 yarda Handicap, on the same date. > -. " , : RULES. «£%% First race to start at 12 sharp. Three horses to start, or no race. Should any dispute arise, the decision of the Sports Committee to be^final. All protests to be lodged-wittfin half-an hour of the race, and to be accompanied by a deposit of 10 per cent of the dis puted stake. The said deposit to be forfeited should the protest prove frivolous, j -■■- The Committee reserve the right to alter the order of events. District Trot and Hurry Scurry con fined to the Wakanui Road Board District. All other events open. .■< ■• Other events post entry. Admission to the Grouni*— One shilling for each adult ; children under 12 free ; and 6d for each horse. Various amusements on the ground. Refreshments provided. J. COCKBURN, 1 Hon. Secretary. The Sports Ball will be held m the Evening iii the Main School. Tickets, 3s 6d ; ladies free. Refresh . .'..mentftjprgyided. i>\ 110+120



SOMERSET LIVERY STABLES P t .TOHN NEWMAN, Pkohmetob. rpHESE old established and favorite JL cential Livery Stables are now m my hands; and it will be my constant effort to again bring their business into front rank, and wake these Stables what their position 1 and accommodation warrant THE~PREMIER LIVERY STABLES of the Asliburtbri County. Buggies, Traps, Saddle Horses, &c, always on hire, with skilful drivers realty at the shortest notice. Also— Open and Close Carriages for Wedding or other parries. LOOSE BOXES for stallions and race horses. Country customers are guaran teed every accommodation at the lowest current rates. J. NEWMAN, 10^121 Proprietor. ASHBURTON AORICULTU RAL AND PASTORAL ASSOCIATION. THE THIRTEENTH ANNUAL EXHIBITION OF Stock, Implements, &c, WtLL be held ab the COUNTY j SALEYARDS, ASHBURTON, ON FRIDAY, 31« c OCTOBER 1890. ENTRIES clone with the undersigned on FRIDAY, 24th OCTOBER* JFoTTc. QUAKE, Secvetaiy.