here, «q that it was quite possible that he Compensation Courts would decide that no compensation was due. If any compensation were required a convenient ■way of raising the rroney would be by a loan repayable at a long date, and the in terest and sinking fund for which could be provided for by a small rate. Mr Watson moved a hearty vote of thanks to the candidate for his address, remarking that he did not add the words " and confidence " to the resolution because he thought the confidence of the electors m a candidate could best be ex pressed at the ballot-box. Mr Kennedy seconded the motion, which was carried unanimously, and after » vote of thanks to the chair the meeting dispersed.

MR W. C. WALKER AT FLEMING TON.

Mr W. C. Walker addressed the Flem ington electors at the school-house last evening. The schoolroom was comfort ably filled, and the candidate was ac corded a most patient hearing. ' Mr J. Dunn was voted to the chair, and asked for a patient and critical hear ing for the candidate. There were so many m the field that it was essential to weigh well the opinions expressed m order to ascertain which wm the best can didate to send to the new House. Mr Walker, who was received with applause, said he had been a resident m tne district for nearly 36 years, and had represented the interests of the electors m two Parliaments. He felt proud of the rapid growth and success attending the settlement of Ashburton, both town «nd country. During the time he had represented the district m Parliament he had, according to pledge, allied himself with the party now m opposition, and had stuck to it. At the time of his first elec tion he was returned to oppose the Atkin son Government, whose unjust grain tariff had roused all Canterbury against them. He was still opposed to them, and frankly. said so., He complained that some of his opponents were not equally frank, •which was not fair to the electors. They should be very careful not; to elect a trimmer or a waiter upon opportunities. Speaking of taxation, he thought there was little hope of this being lightened so long as the present heavy burden of debt re mained, on the country's shoulders. Under' any system of taxation a heavy revenue must be raised, and under any system there would be anomalies. Under the Property tax, under a Land tax, 1 or under an Income tax a certain class of the community Would be unfairly treated. He thought that under the present mixed system of taxation m New Zealand—viz., stamps, Customs, and Property tax, nearly all classes were fairly reached. The Property tax might be improved m a few particulars, but he could not see his way to advocate its repeal. The Property tax answered very well m America, where it« principles were applied for all pnrposes of raising local or general revenue. The circumstances were not so greatly different m Now Zealand, he thought, bat that it would answer equally well here. Had the State never parted with an acre of land a single tax might have sufficed for all requirements, but that would have been not properly a tax, but a rent. What a Land Tax now meant was that a class tax on the farmers should be imposed. He could not see why the land should be seized upon as the only thirty to be taxed, and would oppose any effort m that direction. He deprecated improper valu atioris under the Property Tax, but did not think that fact would justify heaping all the burden of taxation on land. He was m favor, however, of exemp tion on machinery and agricultural improvements up to say £2000. In addition to the Property Ta^ he would favour a tax upon fixed incomes. He strongly condemmed Mr Sawle'e proposal to lay to heavy a burden of taxation upon the shoulders of the farmers of the country—-a most suicidal policy. Mr Walker referred at length to Dummyism, (condemning the Government for not legislating Lo prevent evasions of the Land Act, and advocated the purchase of suitable land from private holders for small settlement, as at present on the statute Book. After referring at length to other matters dealt with m previous addresses, the speaker answered a number of questions, mainly on temperance* sub jects, and was aseorded a hearty vote of thanks for his address, on the motion of Mr Watkins, seopnded by Mr Prebble. A similar compliment to the chair, brought the meeting to a close.

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TiMAUtf, November 15. Mr W. Hall-Jones, late member, and working men's candidate, addressed an attentive meeting last night. He gave an account of his short stewardship, and pledged himself against borrowing, and m favour of altering the incidence of taxation. He would buy up estates by debentures, and lease them. He favoured the Private Schools Bill if it did not endanger the national system.

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FIRE IN A BARAACK.

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had been laden close together, and corru gated iron stowed near. by. The " Times soundly rates those'responsible for this carelessness and hints they will be liable to fifteen years' penal servitude if anyone is poisoned, and advises the firm owning the salt to throw all m the sea;, under penalty of having their namo published. It concludes—'" A more murderous, care leas, disgraceful, criminal abomination has not been discovered here since the firrt ship arrived im Wellington.. Timahu, November 10. The tenth annual meeting of the Far mera Co-operative Association has been held. The balance sheet shows a net profit on the year of £6777. The direc tors recommend 8 per cent dividend on capital, and 7§ per cent bonus on store and storage accounts, and carrying £200 to the reserve. The mortgages on the freehold have been paid off, and it is pro posedjto erect further storage and re-open the share list at a premium of 2s 6d, shares being m continual demand.

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NEW ZEALAND RAILWAYS. ( ASHBURTON RACES, NOVEMBER ..•■■-!.,;■;■» ; 19th?ani> &oth. l . ■ . ' ■ : ' THF> ,8.0. a.m. and. 11.0 a.m. trains from Christchurch and 3.40)_ p,nn train from Ashburton • Will stop, if required, at, the Ashburton Saleyards iding, which is opposite to the Race •course. The 11.0 a.m. . train H from Asiiburton on the 49th will also stop if required. Fares by this train: Ash burton to Saleyards" Siding, Gil first-claas ; |,4d second. The train to Mount Somera on tho 19th and 20th will start from Ashburton at ! 6.0 p.m. and run 1 hour 35 minutes later hthan timetabl* times., The afternoon train from Aahburlon to Timaru on tho 20th will bo delayed until 6.10 p.m., and it will run 2 hours 25 minutes later than timetable times up to Orari, and thence 2 hours 20 minutes later. Beturn tickets ob* Enable any day. H§64 __ ORDER. ""ATESV B° OKS> 9 BOYS' and GIRLS' OWN ANNUALS, NEW MUSIC, STATIONERY and FANCY GOODS, CHRISTMAS and NEW YEAR'S. CARDS of New Zealand Scenery. L. F. ANDREWES & Co. _ "7aWbu^tM"presbyterian CHURCH. rpHE Service m above, .Church on J^, SUNDAY morning will be con ducted by Mr John Reith (from Dunedin) at 11 a.m. _JLI»B7 BOROUGH OF ASHBURTON. ANNUAL, ELECTION"FOR MAYOR. "TN Pursuance of the Municipal Cor- JL porations Act, 1886, and the " Regu lation of Local Elections Act, 1876" I hereby give Notice that the Annual Election for Mayor will be held at the Borough Council Chambers, Barm Square West, on WEDNESDAY, the 26th day ol: November, 1890.: Nominations m the form prescribed m the Second Schedule of the "Regulation of Local Elections Act. 1876 " will be received at the ToAvn Clerk's Office, Ashburton, till 12 o'clock noon on MONDAY, the 17th day of November, 1890 A deposit of £10 must accompany each nomination. }■: CHAS. E. FOIKS, / Returning Officer Borough Council Offices Ashburton, Novenbor 10, 1890. 10*50 BOROUGH OF ASIIBURTON. PUBLIC HALF HOLIDAY. fT<HE Burgesses are requested to observe 1 ' next' WEDNESDAY, November 19fch, from Noon, as a Half holiday, being the first day of the Ashburton Racing Club's Spring Race Meeting (Cup day). D. THOMAS, ■■ [ '• '>' " ■''■ '■' - ' Mayor. : Ashburton, November 14th, 1890. 11§85 ' flfWAin pi {MB. ANNUAL MEETING. TO BE HELD on the RACECOURSE, TINWALD, on Thursday, January 1, 1891. President—Br Tweed. Vice-Presikknts— Messrs D. McLean, and C. M. Strachey. Juixje—MrM. StitK Stewards—Messrs J. Begg, G. James, M. Soott, I). Thomas, ■M. Stitt, C. M. Strachey, H. H. Wright, E. Gates, and, Dr .Tweed. Cx,krk of'tiik CotiKsfi—Mr, B. Hanks. Clerk of the flcAWB—Mr A. J. Kelly" mile. 3.—Tixwald Cup Handicap, of 45 soys; nomination, 1 soy : acceptance, 1 soy. The Second horse to receive 5 soys and the third horse to receive 2 soys out of the stake. One mile and a half. 4. —Tinwald Handicap Time Trot, of 25 soys; nomination, 10s ; acceptance, 10s. The second horse to receive 5 soys oat of the stake. Weight not less than JOst. About three miles/] S.—VVelter HaNDiCAP, of 25 soys ; nomina tion, 10s ; acceptance, 10a. The second horse to receive 5 soys out of the stake. One mile. , I 6. —Novel Race, of 20 soys. Winner to become the property of the Club, and to be Bold by auction. The amount re alised above 10 soys to be divided between the Club and the second horse. Entrance 10s, on night of general entry. Weight Bst. Any over be declared. 7.— Flying Handicap, of 25 soys > tion, 10s lOs. The Second horse to receive 5 s"oV8 out of tne stake. The winner of Tinwald Cup or Welter Handicap to carry 71b penalty. In the event of a terse winning both the fore going events such horse to carry lOlbs penalty. Six furlongsfl '. B.—Consolation Handicap, of 15 soys. The second horse to receive 2 soys out of the stake. Nomination, 10a; to be made to the Secretary immediately after the Flying Handicap is run ; acceptance free, to be notified within five minutes of the deolaration of weights. Six fur longs. ■ '■' ■ 9.— Hurry Sccrry (if time permit) of 10 soys; entrance, 10s. For" horses that have never won public money. Catch weights. ■ Hulf a mile. RULES AND REGULATIONS. L The meeting will be held under the Rules of Racing., The Trotting race under the, rules of the New Zealand Trotting Association.-i; ; - ' " : 2. No entry will be received except on the condition that all claims, disputes, and 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 to be fin* 3. The races are open to any horse, com monly resident m the district from the Ist October, 1890, to the date of meeting, and owned by a person who has resided m the district for the same period. 4. The district above mentionrd is bounded on, the north; by i the Selwyn River, apt} on the smith, by the Opihi River. 5. Five per cent, will be deducted from the gross of all moneys payable m accord ance with this programme, for the expenses of the course. 6. All nomination fend acceptance f6ea to go to. the funds of the Club. ;,, NOMINATIONS. dominations for Hurdle, Tinwald Cup, Trot,' Welter, and Flying Handicaps, accom panied by fee, name, age,'description, and performances of horse,, and colours of rider; must be m writing *nd m the hands of .the Secretary ;ai Scott's Hotel, 'Tinwald,' not; later than 9 pV|on SATURDAY, December 13th, 1890W!*3f» w .raiffl WEIGHTS. Weights m[\] be declared on or about December 27th. ACCEPTANCES. : Acceptances lor ,Hatodidaps^ 4»d: ■Nbniina,' ions for Maiden Plate and Novel Race must be m the hands of the Secretary, at Scott's Hotel,. Tinwald, not later than 9 p.m. on MONDAY, December 29th, 1890. E 5 FOOKS Hon. Sec' 1t55 , ■/ : '.',; Hhould CtmihUi the t .«s■s?<!•& -*■ feji?^!'' , i,.v;/ *' ,w,i (■>«:■!.;;, Crifc-sLtirfx. 66 filnam It W, t Vtltom*,



f- A MEETING of the People's Pojittea' l.\ Association will lie held iii! <he Oddfellows' Hall (hack room), on SA.TUR DA V, jMovember 15th. All ballot papers mirit be mby 8 p.m. , '. ',■;'' lI 18$ ;..T^^Ti ISTWALI),"SAMYTRDS".'" c™e ™ • ,'■ . ■. .- SPECIAL ENTRIES,-' : i ' rjO BREEDING,3OWS. ■ ;  if~\ THOMAS has received .-instttjc-" X^J • tions from J. Giugg, Esq ,to sell ftt.'Tiiiwalcl-Saleyards, on ■' < ' TUESDAY, 18th NOVEMBER,- MOf :!7f\ SOWS mm Pi g> many,of them wi|h ., \,\J .pedigrees. .... ', ... ,■.£,; .Such an opportunity of obtaining well-"' bred Sows m farrow to pedigree Boars may never oqctir again, and as they will be sold without reserve Farmers should iakeitimo by the forelock and come }pre pared to. purchase, as it is a well-known fact that generally it is the "pig that pays the Riht." —ALSO— On account of Mr JohnfSmall, - Several young Shorthorn BULLS, which were prize-takers at the last Anhburton Show. D. THOMAS, 11+41 . Auctioneer. """SOMERSET LIVERY STABLEST" JOHN NEWMAN, Proprietor. j rpHESE old established and favorite _L central Lively .Stables are now m my hands, and it will be my pohstant effort to again bring their business into the front rank, and make these stables What their position and accommodation warrant them— THE PREMIER LIVERY STABLES of the Ashburton County. Kuggiosj Traps, Saddle Horses^ etc., al ways on hire, with skilful drivers ready at the shortest notice. i, Open or QlOse Carriages fur Wedding or oHier.partipSiV '■">■*■- .*■■ '' C'-ilt; at any hour> day- or night. ] '■, LOOSE.BOXES.for ; stallions ;md f^ce ho_rses:; ':x Country bitstyfrners are guaran teed every'acodmtriodajbidn-' at;the lowest, currentrates.-^ hV '■'•■-'r •■ .'■"'■'■■' '■' '■'■"■' ■> I'"■''■. —JOHN NEWMAN,.' '. Proprietor!. In the District Court of Ashburton (being a Local Court of Bank ruptcy), holden at Ash burton. 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* W AIfTKD Agont for Sl«rino Insar-) TI mice Company. Liberal Coronas- ' sion if good business shown, Apply l»ox 206, Christchurch.. : "^93 LATEST CAiil'lE^; AT THE REAPER AND BINDER, TRIAL hold at ■Mtitlgoo, Aibtra lia, the - i ' I Mornsliy JBindeir ■'! .■ . i WAS AWARDED . I FIR§T PRIZE 0-OL3D 3y^EnD^.Xi Beating McCormick, Wood, Howard and Deering, GEO. JAMESON, AGENT, ASHBUBTON akd RAKAIA. , 11 92 MR JAMEB BlinWN WILL ADDRESS the Electors of Ashburton on f ■; ; TUESDAY EVENING^ V" t" . : JBTHINBT.,: AX; HAMPSTEAD SCHOOLROOM, AND OW WEDNESDAY, Evening. 19th inst., afc ASHBURTON FOHKS SCHOOL ROOM. ANP ON FRIDAY Erening 21st inst.. atTIN WALD HALL. Each evening at 8 p.m. 11*83 T £ZT~ AMUSEISffs" : ODDFELLOWS' rTALL, DDFELLOWS 1 JLJ..ALL, j ASHBURTON 1 Tu.ksday.;: ; AND Wkdnepday NOVEMBER 25th and 26m AMATEUR OPERA, "PATIENCE" • Admission : 4s, 3s, and 2s. Box Plan at W. Zander's for Reserved Seats. ■ ■  • N.B.—The Committee of this Opera, having gone to .an expense of £100 m order to produce it m a, thoroughly efficient manner, trust to merit the aupport of the country and town residents. ""STT ANDRP]W^r~CHURCH; j TINWALD. SOCIAL LECTURE BY BISHOPjJULIUS. THE Annual ."Social Gathering will be he held m the TEMPERANCE HALL, On MONDAY, NOVEMBER 24, 1890. WELCOME TO THE BISHOP. The Bishop's Lecture, Musical Selections, f Glees, Anthems, «tc. Refreshmentsprovided. Tickets, IsGdeach As the Hall is rather limited m sjze, early application for tickets will beneces -ary. Tickets may be procured from Mr Gudseli, Tinwald ;Mr W. T. Soul, Water ton ; Mr Hoaeltine, Ashburton. Doors open at 7.30. Commence At 81 o'clock. _llJ9i ODDFELLOWS' HALL Tuesday AND Wednesday NOVEMBER 18th and 19th.' s THB WKLL KNOWN DRAMA ASHORE • AND AFLOAT Will be given by the Druids m aid of the Widow niirt Chil<tr«n «>f tlt« |I.«te JHrn. JB. Kneler. This Drama wa,s first produced at the Sur rey Theatre, London, and being so full of life, incidents, and scenic effects, had a run of 150 NIGHT?. Synopsis of Sceuery: ACT I. Scene I.—The Village of Mapledean Scene 2.—A Wood near Mapledean Scene 3.—View of the River Severn, show ing Bridge and Interior of Cottage ACT 2. Scene I.™ Deck of H.M.S. Terrible, cap ture of a Turkish Sloop. Scene 2.—Exterior of Fortress at Algiers. Scene 3.—lnterior of Dungeon, blowing up of same, with the English fleet firing on the City. ACT lIL Scene I.—Mapledean Church Yard. Scene 2.—Mapledean Village. Scene 3. —Interior of the Farm House. Scene 4. —Landscape with Shaft of Coal Mine. Scene s.—lnterior of Coal Mine, Bursting of Mine, Thunder and Lightning, Rescue from a terrible death. FINAL TABLEAU. —Cast of Characters.— AbdAli, An Outcast Algerian, F. Nokes Abel Ringrose, A Farmer, W. Salek Ralph Oakford, Magistrate, E. Higgins Hal Oakford, His Son, S. Salek Newton Barnard, Ruth's Lover, : H. Stephenson Billy Bilberry, A Country Bumpkin, ; , , . R. Elston Grbgram, A Policemen, E. Undrill Capt. Crofton, of the Ship Terrible, J. Pauling Ben Kelson, Able Seaman, Ti* Pauling Omar' Pasha, Algerian Chief, .p. Grant Caeouba, Algerian Captain, R. Clark Merza, Algerian Officer, J. Cockbiirn Joshua Boyutqn, The Villian, W. T. Potter RUTH RINCROSE\|^ /MRS J. J. KENNEDY -CICELY CHIPS /Si IMIBS MAY HARTLE Countrymen, Sailors, Marines, Algerians, etc., etc. Military Music by the Ashburton Borough Brass Band. Orchestral Music under the leadership of Mr H. Gates. STAGE MANAGER ... ROBT. ELSTON MACHINIST R. S. ELSTON i Admission, Front Seats, 3s ; Second Scats,' 2s ; Baok Seats, Is. Doors open at 7.30. Commence at 8. Carriages at 10.15. 11 51 I



ABHBTOTOX WOOL SALE. 'THE FIRST SALE OF THE SEA JL SON WILL BE HELD ON THURSDAY JECEMBER 4 MILES <fe CO., D. THOMAS. , FRIEDLANDER BROS. N. Z. LOAN AND MERCAN TILE AGENCY CO., G. RESTELL, Agent. 11*86 ELECTION NOTICES MR J. W. SAWJL.E v Will Address the Electors OF A 8 H B V RTO N, AT FLEMINGTON SCHOOLROOM, on TUESDAY, and at WAKANUI SCHOOLROOM on WEDNESDAY. Each Evening at 8 p.m. Ilfßß MR E. G. WRIGHT WlLIi ADDRESS THB j ELECTORS OF ASHBURTON • ■ ' AT ■ : HINDS-TUESDAY, 18, at 8 p.m. TINWALD-WEDNESDAY 19, at 8 p.m. MAYFIELD-THURSDAY 2p; at 7.30 p.m. SPRINGBURN--FRIDAY 21, at 7.30 p.m. MOUNT SOMERS-3ATURDAY 22, at 7.30 p.m. ASHBURTON FORKS- TUESDAY 25,, at 7.30 p.m. WAKANUI—WEDNESDAY 26, | at 7.30 p.m. j LONGBEACH-THURSDAY 27, at 7.30 p.m I \ U 91 j



W.:AK A:.N U T" Annual Races and Sports. -WILL BB HELD IN ! Mr JAMES BROWN'S PADDOCK, Nethbrby Farm, WAKANUI ON December 16th, 1890* PEOGKAMME: HORSERACES. 1. Handicap Hurdlb Race, a Sweep take of 10s ;£5 added. Second hcrse £2 from stake. l£ mile&. Six hurdles. 11 stone. _ , , < 2. Wakanui Cup Handicap, of £10. l£ miles. ' Nomination, 5s ; acceptance, ss. Open race. ,' i. 3. District Trot, of £5 ; second horse, £2. 3 miles. Entrance, 5 6s: 10 stone. 4. Hurry Scurry, for entrance money. ATHLETIC EVENTS. ; 1. Handicap Bicycle Race. Trophy, valued £5. Competitors; must be mem bers of some recognised Bicycle Club. Entrance. 3s 6d. .■>• 2. Handicap Hurdle Race. Quarter mile. Entrance, 2». Ist, £1 ; 2nd,; 10s. 3. Qtrdrrs. Entrance, 2s. Ist, £1; 2nd, 10s. 4. Standing High Jump. Entrance Is. Ist, 15s ; 2nd, 7s 6d. 5. Boys' Race, under 17. Entrance, Is. Ist, 15s ; 2nd, 7s 6d. 6. Mile Flat Handicap. Entrance, 2s 6d. Ist, £2 ; 2nd, £1. 7. Wheelbarrow Race. Entiance, Is Ist, 15s;2nd, ; 7s6d. 8. Hundred Ya^ds Race. Ist, £1; 2nd, 10s. Entrance, 2s.  9. Single Girls' Race. Ist, 15s; 2nd, 10s. 10. Pole Vaulting. Entrance, 2s Ist, £1; 2nd, 10s. 11. Three Hundred Yards Handicap (flat). Ist, £1 10s; 2nd, 15a. Entry 2s (id. . 12. Married Women's Race. Ist £1; 2nd, 10s. 13. Boys' Race, under .14. Entrance, Is. Ist, 10s; 2nd, ss. 14. Tossing the Caber. Entrance, 2s. Ist, £1; 2nd, 10s. 15. RraNiNG High Jump. Entrance, Is. Ist, £1; 2nd, ■10s. A number of Special Prizes will be given. Nomination for Horse Races, accom panied by fee, must be m the hands of the Secretory not, later than THURSDAY, the 11th December, at 8 p.m. Accept ance on the ground. Nomination for Bicycle Race* Handicap Hurdle Race (running), £ mile, 1 Mile Flat Handicap, 100 yards, 300 yard* Handicap, on the same date RULES.,; _ \ / ... First race to start at 12 sharp. Three horses to start, or no race. Shoald any dispute arise, the decision of the Sports.Committee to be final. All protests to be lodged within half-an hour of the race, and to be accompanied by i\ doposit of 10 per cent of the dis puted stake. The Raid deposit to be forfeited should the protest prove frivolous. •'. 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 epea. Other events posfc entrjft Admission to the Grounds— One shilling for each adult; children under 12 free ; and 6d for each horse. Various amusements on the ground. Refreshments provided. J. COCKBURN ; Hon. Secretary. The Sports Ball will be held m the Evening m the Main School. Tickets, 3s 6d;ladi free, J« fresh: " imnbs provided "9 lOt