THE ASHBtIItTON GUARDIAN: TUESDAY, OCTOBER 37; 1801.



WOOL. WOOL. WOOL. Season 1891-92, TOE ARE PREPARED TO SIAK IMBEBAI CASH AWVAtfCES ON GBOWING CLIfS, OR ON LOTS FLAG IN OUR HANrS FOR SALE' jNO COMMISSION CHARGED ON ADVANCES" AND NO COMMISSION CHARGED FOR OFFERING WOOL UNLESS A SALE IS EFFECTED. WOOLPACKS, TWINE, &c.j SUPPLIED AT LOWEST CURRENT RATES^ FEIEDLANDEK BEOS.



TIMBER TIMBER TIMB ZEIR TT7E ARE NOW LANDING EX "KASSA" direct from HOBART, an r\nn fbf.t, v.d.l. Hard wood, suitable for dray frames. AKJAjVJU GATES and HURDLES, also DRAY SHAFTS. :o: JUST OPENED UP A LARGE ASSORTMENT OF FARM & GARDEN TOOLS, BRUSHWARE & CARPENTERS TOOLS. Ridging and .Spouting.. Paints, Oils, Colours, & Paperhangipgs. In order to meet tho requirements of this District, we shall henceforHi carry on the PAINTING, GLAZING, PAPERHANGING, & SIGN-WRITING tracte m all its branches. This department will be under the personal conduct and supervision of MR J. R. CHAPMAN, whose work, for finish and durability, is well and favorably known. We guarantee the quality of material and first-class work. TTresh. Supplier of Kerosene to Hand. W. H. Collins and Co., IRONMONGERS, AND IMPORTERS OF OILS, PAINTS, PAPERHANGINGS, ETC TIMBER & COAL MERCHANTS.. . AGENTS FOR—Grey Valley Coal Company. ■ Royal Insurance Company. ■'



BOOTS, boots, BOOTS REMEMBER All New Goods. Large Stock of Boots, Just arrived for Coming 1 ■KS" Season. "SiiE 1" Offered to Re^ardlesn Choose of Cost. from, GOOD NEWS ! BOOTS DOWN IN PRICE. NOT TO BE SURPASSED FOR STYLE, PRICE, AND QUALITY F. NOKES, LEICESTER BOOT WAREHOUSE, BURNETT STREET.



AR ti N0 W SHO WING NEW GOODS IN ALL DEPARTMENTS. TOb T QELE C.T lON r\ F lfla^hing' Dresses . . ' ." • IN TOWN.' ■ i ——x—-— NEW DRESSES, NEW CARPETS, NEW GLOVES, NEW OILCLOTHS, NEW HOSIERY, NEW ART MUSLINS. WE ARE (100 Dozen Men's White and Printed SHIRTS ; beet selection and value ever offered to the Ashburton public. LANDING X ex Household Drapery of every description, including new designs m . MAMARI" I Table Damasks, Cloths, and Napkins. . . MEN'S WOMEN'S, & CHILDREN'S BOOTS, SHOES, & SLIPPERS to suit all classes. :o: Special Purchase! HEAVY COLONIAL SADDLE TWEED TROUSERS, I^S Wl. XCA.IAI?OI HOUSE: TANCRED STREKT. . 10 115



MONEY TO LEND, upon Freehold security, m sums to suit bor rowers. Small amounts can be repaid by instalments, if so desired. Apply to Mr C. W. Purnell, Solicitor, Mont gomery's Buildings. 9 130 Stephens Bros., MARKET HOUSE. TT7E HAVE JUST LANDED OUR SEASON'S SUPPLY OF I3.UR.A. SHEEP SSIIEAHS with all the NEWEST IMPROVEMENTS. Turkey Stones Red Raddle , Lamp Black Tatoo Oils &c, &q. Coarse Castor Oil, Linseed, Boiled and Raw, Valvoline. A^L* KINDS OF DAIRYING UTENSILS. In addition to Pocket Cutlery, Table Cutlery, Watches, Clocks, Pocket Books, Mirrrors, Bedsteads, Saws, Planes, Chisels, Axes, Tomahawks, Spades, Forks, Rakes, Staples, Nails, Hinges, Screws, Copper Rivtts, Hammers, and Gorse Knives. ALSO— Some Very Choice Lines m PLATED WARE AND CHINA, Suitable for Presents. ALL GOODS DELIVERED IN Town, Suburbs, and to Railway Station. ALL GOODS at the LOWEST POSSIBLE PRICES. SIIPIEiT BIOS, market; House.



Public Notices THE STANDARD JTlve Jte Marine Xnsuranee Company OF NEW ZEALAND With Unlimited Liability of Shabeholders. CAPITAL -£I,OOO,OOOO—STERLING. FIRE and Marine Rislcs accepted on all descriptions of Property and Mer chandise ; also Crop, Stack, and Machine Risks at Lowest Rates of Premium. Fidelity of Pbrhoks Holding Situa tions of Trust Guaranteed. ARCHIBALD SCOTT, Manager for Canterbury. ROBERT ALCORN, Agent^ 114 Saunders' Buildings, Ashburton. ANDREW BLACK, Watchmaker, Jeweller, and Optician, East Street, Late Student British Horologicallnstitute, London ; Certificated from the City and Guilds of London Institute ; Bronze Medalist for watch making, London Exhi tion, 1887, HAS to hand a very large Stock of Watches, Clocks, and Jewellery; comprising Chronographs, London made Levers m full Plate and f-Plate, Rother ham's English Levers, &c, &c. These Goods are of the best make and finish, and for quality and cheapness are second to none. Jewellery of all kinds ; a very large selection to choose from. Clocks by the best Makers, at all price?. Spectacles and Eyeglasses, Preserves, &c. REPAIRING. Watches of every description, Re peaters, Chronographs, &c., &c, accu rately Repaired, Adjusted find Examined, Troublesome and Stopping Watches thoroughly cured. Satisfaction Guaran teed. Old Gold and Silver bought, taken m exchange, or made up into Jewellery. Electro-Plating and Gilding- All work done on the Premises, and Guaranteed to give Satisfaction A trial solicited. Andrew Black, Watchmaker, East Street.



TURNIP SEED. "poll SALE, IN LARGE OR £MALL QUANTITIES PURPLE TOP YELLOW ABERDEEN, GREEN TOP YELLOW ABERDEEN, DEVONSHIRE GREYSTONE, WHITE STONE, BROAD LEAF ESSEX RAPE, ETC., ETC., ETC. GEOEGB JAMESON, t«lilHii'ton and Ifakaia.



STOP V * l> READ? mHE CHEAPEST SHOP FOR BOOTS AND SHOES IS J: BISHOP'S NEW BOOT £TOBE, NO OLD STOCK. . ALL NEW GOODS LOWEST POSSIBLE PRICES. All goods Bought Direct, STYLE, WEAR, and CHEAPNESS combined. REPAIRS AT LOWEST CURRENT PRICES and SHORTEST POSSIBLE NOTICE. Note the Address — ifiW* J. BISHOP, Direct Importer, CORNER OF EAST AND MOORE STREETS, ASHBURTON. J. BROCKELBANK, ■ • Manager,



New Zealand Clothing' Factory. ]\T EW AND FASHIONABLE GOODS OF EVERY DESCRIPTION ARRIVING DAILY. NEW SUITS FOR LITTLE BOYS, NEW SUITS FOR YOUTHS. NEW SUITS FOR SCHOOL BOYS. NEW SUITS FuR MEN. NEW HATS, NEW TIES, NEW COLLARS, NEW SHIRTS. SUITS MADE TO MEASURE. TWEEDS AND COATINGS IN GREAT VARIETY. WERTHEIM CELEBRATED SEWING MACHINES can be obtained on EASY TIME PAYMENTS. IVcu Zealand Clothing- Factory. W. H. WEBBEB, Manager. SPARROW & BBRBYMAB HAVE now m full swing on their New Premises the largest staff of Tailots ever employed m this district. .Til qf OnATI frt\ • / A SPLENDID LOT OF NEW SUMMER .SUIT o ll» t Vjpeneu: { INGS m A ll the latest patterns. With our Large and Increasing CASH BUSINESS, we are satisfied with half the Usual Profits, and are now making Men's Colonial Tweed Suits to measure from £2 lOg. Cash. Men's Colonial Tweed Trousers to measure, 15$ 6d, &c. Tennis and Cricket Suits. Best Quality Cricket Trousers to measure, If S 6d{ T% <EEffi Iy TENNIS SHIRTS, HATS, TIES, AND SHOES m great variety at REDUCED PJRICEH. New Summer REGATTA SHIRTS (with 2 collars) usual price 7s 6d, reduced to ... ... ... 5s Ocl all sizes. MEN'S NEW SUMMER VESTS from «s Ocl. BOYS'NEW SUMMER SUITS from 3« 6d. MEN'S and BOYS' BOOTS and SHOES of every description. Try our School Boots from 4s 6d, every pair guaranteed to give good wear. SPARROW "&HBBRRYMAN TAILOES So OUTFITTEES EAST STREET, ASHBURTON.



i Public Notioes. CELLING OFF ■■ 7 .Surplus Stock of Books, Stationery, and Fancy Goods at GREATLY REDUCED PRICES For Cash Only. L. F. ANDREWES & CO., Stationers' Hall, ■ VICTORIAN STEAM CARRIAGE AND IRON WORKS, AND GEHUI SHOEING FORGE, WEST STREET, (Near Bank of Australasia), ASHBURTOff. A LL kinds of Blacksmith, Engineering ■ XJL and Woodwork dene on * the Premises. Carriages and Traps of every description made, repaired", painted, or exchanged. SPECIAL ATTENTION TO HORSE-SHOEING. Please Note.—Having added an Iron Planing Machine and other Tools to my Engineeting Plant, and engaged an Engineer and Millwright of well-known ability, who has had twenty-seven years' experience m the Colonies m all classes of work m Engines, Combines, Reapers and Binders, etc., I am now prepared to plane concaves, slide-valves., and to de all other kinds of metal planing, make new cylinder rings, or any other kind of repairs at. the shortest notice. Workmanship guaranteed. Lowest Christchurch prices. Cylinders Bored by Special Machinery without removing them from the Engines, and new rings fitted any s:sse. JT. It. "STTEEI*, COACHBUILDER, ENGINEER, MILLWRIGHT, & GENERAL SMITH, WEST STREET, ASHBUETON. 10§151 TIIW.UD RANK CLUI annljal meeting. To be held on the RACECOURSE, TINWALD, ON Friday, January 1, 1« 92. President—Dr. Tweed. Vick-Presi ubnts—Messrs D. McLean, G. A. M. Buckley, and H. H. Wright. Judge Mr M. Stitt. Stewards—Messrs G. James. M. Scott, D. Thomas, M. Stitt; 0. M. Strachey, H. H. Wright, E. Gates. Dr. Tweed, T. Stone, E. G. Gasp, B. Hanks, J. M. Hampton, 11. M. Cuthbertson. Starter—Mr D. Thomas. Treasurer—Mr E. Gates. Handicapper—Mr J. Cress well. Clerk of the Course—Mr A. Hewson. Clerk of the Scales —Mr A. J. Kelly. First Race to start at 12 30 p.m. PROGRAMME: (Approved by the Committee of the Canterbury Jockey Club and N.Z. Trotting Association.) 1. Handicap Hurdle Race, of 20 soys ; nomination, 10s ; acceptance, 10s. The second horse to receive 3 soys out of the stake. Over six flights of hurdles, about 3ft 6in high. One mile and a half. 2. Maiden* Plate, of 20 soys ; entrance, 15s. The second horse to receive 3 soys out of the stake. Weight for age. One mile. 3. Tinwald Cup Handicap, of 50 soys ; nomination, 1 soy ; acceptance, 1 soy. The second horse to receive 5 soys out of the stake. One mile and a half. 4. Tinwald Handicap Time Trot, of 25 soys ; nomination, lO.s ; acceptances, 10s. The second horsa to raceive 5 soys out of the stake. Weight not lens than lOst. About three miles, 5. Welter Handicap, of 25 soys ; nomi nation, 10s; acceptance, 10s. The second horse to receive 5 soys out of the stake. One mile. 6. Novel Race, of 20 soys. Winner to become the property of the Club, and to be sold by auction. The amount realised above 10 soys to be divided between the Club and the second horse. Entrance, 10s, on night of general entry. Weight, Bst; any overweight to be declared. Six furlongs. 7. Flyino- Handicap, of 25 soys ; nomi nation, 10s ; acceptance, 10s. The secor.d horse to receive 5 soys out of the stake. The winner of Tinwald Cup or Welter Handicap to carry 71bs penalty. In the event of a horso winning both the foregoing events, such horse to carry lOlbs penalty. Six furlongs. 8. Hurry Souruy, of 10 soys ; entrance, 10s. For horses that have never won public money. Catch weights. Half a mile. RULES AND REGULATIONS. 1. The meeting will be held under the Rules of Racing. The Trcfcting Race under the Rules of the New Zealand Trotting Association. 2. No entry will be received except on the condition tliat 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 connected with the carrying out of this programme to be final. 3. The races are open to any horse commonly resident m the district from the Ist October, 1891, to the date of the meeting, and owned by a person who has resided m die district for the same period. 4. The district above-mentioned is ! bounded on the north by the Selwyn River, and on the south by the Waitaki , River. \ 5. Five per cent will bo deducted from the gross of all moneys payable m accord ance with this programme for the expenses of the course. 6. All nominations, acceptances, aud entrance fees to go to the funds of the , Club. NOMINATIONS. I Nominations for Hurdle, Tinwald Cup. Trot, Welter, and Flying Handicaps, - accompanied by fee. name, age, descrip tion and performances of horse, and colours of rider, must be m writing and m the hands of the Secretary at Stone's Hotel, Tinwald, not later than 9 p.m. on , SATURDAY, December 12,1891. WEIGHTS. Weights will be declared on or about } December 26 ] ACCEPTANCES. Acceptances for Handicaps and Nomi nations for Maiden Plate and Novel Race v must be m the hands of the Secretary at Stone's Hotel t Tinwald, not later than 9 p.m, on WEDNESDAY, December 30, 1891, JJ. J, FOOKS, 10tJ54 Honi Sec,



Fublio Notices. TTENRY DALLEY begs to inform LJ. the public of Ashburton and the Suburbs, that he is now running for hire a Licensed four-wheeled CAB, which can be used either an an open or clo.-e Carriage. Express and Carrier's Carts run as^uaual. HENRY DALLEY, HAMPSTBAD. 10§76 IrW.F. Thompson, SURGEON "PVENTIST, URGE ON 1/ENTIST, 218 HIGH STREET CHRISTOHURCH Hours —10 a.m. to 6 p,m Having porclmed Dr N. A. Nebiy's Dental practice, MR THOMPSON may be consulted at the above address. 2 1 ASHBURTON AGRICULTURAL AND PASTORAL ASSOCIATION. mHE FOURTEENTH ANNUAL EXHIBITION OF Stock, Implements, ETC. Will be held at the COUNTY SALE YARDS, ASHBURTON, ON FRIDAY, OCTOBER 30. JNO. J. 0. QUANE, 10 104 Secretary. TIMARU AGRICULTURAL AND PASTORAL ASSOCIATION. THE ASSOCIATION'S TWENTY SIXTH ANNUAL SHOW OF STOCK, ETC., WILL BK HELD ON THE ASSOCIATION'S GROUND, WAI-ITI ROAD, ON TUESDAY AND WEDNESDAY, JOCTOBER 27 AND 28, 1891, —Consisting of— Sheep, Cattle, Horses, Pigs, Dogs, Dairy and Agricultural Produce, Im plements, Wool, &c. Prizes amounting to about £550 will be given m Pieces of Plate, Medaw, or Cash. • Prize Lists and Lists of Additional Special Prizes can be obtained from the Undersigned. *• F. W. STUBBS, 9 172 Secretary. Wool. Wool Wool FC. TABART is making CASH • ADVANCES on the' ENSUING CLIP IMIEK OF t'OMftEISSIOff. PERIODICAL SALES held through out the season, the fint one being early m November. All WOOL by Rail is CARTED FREE from Christchurch Railway Station to my Store. For accommodation, light, &c.« my Store is unsurpassed for the display of all lots. Prompt ACCOUNT SALES and PROCEEDS. Woolpacks, Twine, &c, at Lowest I Market Rates. F. C. TABART, Auctioneer, Woolbroker, <S rc, 146 Christchurch. Removal Notice. James Craigie, PAINTING, SIGN WRITING, AND PAPERHANGING WAREHOUSE. THE public are informed that having removed to those central and con venient premises, • Next W. W. SPENCFR & COS, Corner of the Arcade, BURNETT STREET, They may rely upon every attention ! beinggiven to business m all Departments. LARGEST STOCK of Choice Patterns m ROOM PAPERS now m. FOTE THE ADDKESS, — ARCADE, BURNETT STREET. 10 99 James McGregor, TOBACCONIST, AND HAIRDRESSER. I AM now shofl ing a choici; assortment of Silver Mounted Briar Pipes, being a complete set of samples of one of the largest wholesale houses m Dunedin, and when added to my present stock of Meerschaum, Myall, Asbestos, G.8.D., and other leading makes are well worth The Attention of Smokeks. CIGARS A SPE CIA LT Y. I have also a large and varied assortment of Smokers' and Toilet requisites. The HAIR-DRESSING SALOON is .vithout doubi the best appointed m South Canterbury inspection invited, james McGregor, East Street. _ J(^^^^JHM& THE PREMIER T7URNITURE WAREHOUSE PICKFORD k IDRILL, TANCRKD STREET, ARE now exhibiting New Styles and Designs m Dressing Tables, Chests of Drawer?, Wash stands, Suites for Drawing and Dining Rooms, m figured Rimu and other superior woods. NEW STOCK of Tapestries, Cretonnes, Leathers, etc., for Uphols tering work, NEW SHIPMENT of Linoleums, and Oilcloths, m original and special patterns* 1 Come and see our local manufactures now ( an view, i Note Address— Kfc. Nexb Buildinsr Society's office. Xancr©a »tr»^



MR JOHN G- RESTELL ASHBURTON ARCADE AND HORSE BAZAAR. I Have for Sale, private y—-Several first-class Draught Entire HORSES. ■Also,—Thoroughbred Hackney and Pony Entires. Eor full particulars apply at my office, Arcade, Ash burton. As I have several enquiries those having stallions for sale should give me particulars at once. Btll6 JOHN G. RESTELL T. BULLOCK. TO LET.—4O Acres, together with Dwelling House. For particulars apply to T. BULLOCK. 201 ACRES for Sale, fronting the Hinds, m its native state. Very suitable for a crop of Turnips. Easy Terms. Apply to T. BULLOCK. £135. Section and Cottage oentraHy situated m Burneet Street, and for sale at above price. T. BULLOCK. Public Notices. Spring 1 Fashions. s. W. lleorn & Co., HAVING decided to remain m Ash burton, aTe now showing a spJendid assortment of NEW FASHIONABLE GOODS m every , . t DEPARTMENT which have been marked off at consider ably REDUCED rates of profit, trusting to do a greatly increased trade. Newest Styles inMillinery, New Mantles and Tudor Capes. Beautiful assortment of Ribbons, Flowers, &c, Newest Styles m Costumes and Dress Materials New Delaines, French Cambrics and Prints. Inspection and Comparison invited. S. W. Alcom&Co., EAST STREET. 10 U ASHBURTON FINANCE & AGENCY COMPANY, Limited, i^tASH ADVANCES mad© on LIVE and DEAD STOCK, MORTGAGES, AGRICULTURAL LIENS, and other SECURITIES. BILLS DISCOUNTED DAILY. | Offtok.—Comer of the Arcade and Tancred Street. i WM. HORNE.P Managrer TINWALD GROCERY, BAKERY AND BUTCHERY ESTABLISHMENT Andrew Terras, (Late of Hinds,) HiS much pleasure m announcing that he will open the above Business on THURSDAY", Optober 1, m the premises next to M« J. Heseltine's Saddlery Shop, Great South Read, TINWALD, and trusts his old friends In the District,. and many new ones, will favor him with a share of their support. For quality of Goods, combined with reasonable prices, will compare with any m the District. CARTS will i un for Orders and Delivery to Customers. ANDREW~TEBBAS, GENERAL STOBEKEEPER, TINWALD. 9179 I. Salek & Co., WATCHMAKERS & JEWELLERS, (Mftxfc Bank of New Zealand.) HAVING obtained the assistance o another first-class watchmaker, customers may rely on getting their work done promptly. First class workmanship at Lowest. Christen urch Prices. Every description of Gold and Silver Jewellery made to order or neatly repaired on the prejnises. Our special line of Rotheram's English Levers, expressly made to our own order, extra jewelled, dust proof cases, and all the latest improvements, are the most reliable timekeepers m the world; satisfaction guaranteed. A few good second-hand English and American levers, Rotheram's, Erhardt's Bennett's, Walthams and. others m first class order and nearly new, very cheap and guaran teed. I. SALEK & CO WATCHMAKERS & JEWELLERS, (Next of Bank New Zealand.) ~SPBING! mew fiioo ■>a WE have JUST OPENED UP the BEST ASSORTMENT uF SPUING GOODS EVER SHOWN IN ASHBURTON. —Comprising— The Latest Novelties and Design* m PRINTS, GINGHAMS, ZEPHYR CLOTHS, GALATEAS, ART MUSLINS, and the Most Fashionable Dress Materials, all of which must be sold at the very lowest; possible prices for CASH. Ottr motto is small profits and quick returns. NEW MILLINERY, '" NEW GLOVES, NEW RIBBONS, AT W. W. Spencer (6 Co.'s BOOTS .BOOTS Ladies' Walking Shoes worth 10.s 6d for 6s 6d Ladies' Strong Elastic Sides, 6s 9a. Men's Bluchers, 5s lid. Men's Shooters, 8s lid. The Best Assortment cf Children s Patent Leather Strap Slippers m Ash burton at W. W, SPENCER & CO/s THiU ABCADE.



The Bkbt Bkmkdy fob Ihd.gkstion — Norton's Camomile Pills are confident.} recommended as a simple remedy for Indigestion, which is the cause of nearly all the diseases to which we are subjects Norton's Pills, with justice called the ' Natural Rtrengthener of the Human Stomach," act as a powerful tonic and gentle perient, are mild m their operation, and' safe under any circumstances. Sold m bottles, at Is l^d, 2s 9d, 11s, by all medicine vendors throughout th* world. Teas free from any excess of astringency South British Tea Company's pure blends All. etorek eepera Public Notioe3 L0.0.F., M.U. I*HE ANNIVERSARY of the Loyal Tinwald Lodge will be celebrated by a BALL, to be held m tho Temperance Hall, Tinwald, on FRIDAY, October 30, (Show Day). Tickets, 4s ; Ladies Free. . Refresh ments provided. 10 160 U.S.S 00. J fPWH U'S-. S -' C 0 UNION STEAMSHIP COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND. STEAMERS SAIL from LYTTEL TON AS UNDER: For Wellington—Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday, Nelson—Tuesday and Saturday. Auckland—Thursday. Sydney—Every Second Thursday. Dunedin— Tuesday and Friday. Melbourne—Tuesday. EXCURSION SEASON COMMENCES DECEMBER 1. GEO JAMESON, ! Agent for kshburton : NEW ZEALAND RAILWAYS. TIMARU A. & P. SHOW, October 27 and 28, and RACES October 29. CHEAP EXCURSION, 28th, by Ordi nary Train running earlier. ON the 28th October Excursion Tickets to Titnaru at 6/6 first-class, 4/6 second, will be issued at Ashburton for the first Ordinary Train, which'will be due from Ashburton at 10.19 a,m., Tinwald 10.27, Winslow 10.37, Hinds 10.51, Rangitata 11.20, arriving abTimaru at 12.30 p.m. It will stop at flag stations if required, but will not work goods traffic, Instead of the usual Timaru to Orari afternoon train on the 28th, there will be a THROUGH TRAIN from TIMARU to ASHBURTON, stopping where re quired for passengers to alight, LEAVING TIMARU at 5.35 p.m., and arriving at Ashburton at 8.15 p.m. The Excursionists MUST RETURN BY THIS TRAIN, NOT BY THE EXPRESS TRAIN. The Excursion Tickets will only be available aa provided herein, nob by any other train. - 10§126 BY ORDER. ODDFELLOW S' H"A LL, ASHBURTON. Thursday X Friday, OCTOBER 29 & 30, (SHOW DAY). ROBERTSON'S CELEBRATED COMEDY, . ' ."Caste." ACT I.—The Little House, m Stangate— Courtship. „ ll.—The Lodgings m Mayfair— , . Matrimony. „ lll.—The Little House m Stangs-t?— Widowhood. Stage Manager ... Mr W. E. Dolman. Property Manager ... Mr R. S. Elston. Business Manager ... Mr C. M. Brooke. CAST OF CHARACTERS- Hon; Geo. D'Alroy, Mr S. Salek. Captain Hawtree, Mr W. T. Potter. Ecclea, Mr D« Millar, Sam Gerridge, Mr C. M. Brooke* Dixon, Mr H. Stewart.* Marquise de St. Maur, Miss Rees. Esther Eccles, Miss Shirtcliffe. Polly Eccles, Mrs C. M. Brooke. The Ashburton Orchestral Society, with • their full band will supply the music. Conductor &» H. Gates, Leader ... ... — Mr Wood. ADMISSION ... 3s, 2s, and Is. Doora open at 7.30 ; to commence at 8 p.m. sharp. Will conclude about 10.45 p.m. "ashburton "county council? separate rate. TVTOTICE is hereby given that the Ash- Xi burton County Council intends, at a meeting to be held at the County Council Offices, Ashburton, on November 6,1891, tb strike a SEPARATE RATE of the following various amounts on the rateable value of the lands situated m the various Ridings of the County of Ashburton for the period commencing April 1, 1891, and ending March 31, 1892, such Rate to be Payable m ONE SUM on December 1, 1891, viz. :— 03 ft 2 Q* M r * » « « * •a .S -*■---- g * g Mm <* %i * •■ as a- * ► - .■ - '%< * gjS -*» t t t t t t & '' * . ; .g ■■'■* ■ s 3 ■* 6i •rO C 3 X! !3 f •£ <■< 3 S _. ■■- 1 -3 < S-W £ 1 I j I^ll I % & p w a.a « Notice is further given that the Rate Books will be open for inspection at the Council's Offices, Baring Square, Ashbur ton, from Octoter 20, 1891, until Novem ber 6, 1891, on all Week Days, between the hours of 10 a.m and 4 p.m., evcept ing WEDNESDAY, when tho Books may be inspected between the hours of 10 a .m. and 1 p.m., and on SATURDAYS from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. By Order, F. MAINWARING, Clerk.