ASHBURTON HIGH SCHOOLS

The annual destribntion of pr.zea in connection with the Arthur'on Hsh Schools took place to day. There w»a a fair sprinkling of friends of the pupil present, and among the visitors were the Revs B. 11. tway, A. M. Beattie and A. Blake, Maj ra Steward and I'ouglaa, and Mr D. H. Brown Gli-LS SOHO L

The Girls School was the first visited The room waa nicely decorated f< r the occasion with fl, wers and > vorgreens Mr Buchanan. sav : font in conß-’quenco of a series cf ur.looked for circumstances none of the m-mbeis of the Board of Governors were able to attend Mr D. H. Brown would [make the presentation of i r ces. , Mr C. Hogg, the headmaster, In re sponse to Mr Brown’s request read his repoit which was as follows : “I have the honor to submit the re port of the Ashburton Gtrlf High v,chool for the current year. The numbers are about the same as last year, but wo are pleased to feel that there is marked im provement in the attainments of th pupils, and that the school is steadily moving forward to deserve the name of a High School. One pleasing feature of the school is the youth of the scholar*, who have taken the first places In ihe examination that has jusi come to an end. They have been with ns from the beginning, and their position is the result both of ability and good work, and I think we are justified in expecting that In no very long time they will be winning lances for their school. The satisfact-ry state of this school, and the great favor in which we have every sea son to believe it is held in the district, is due to the ability and energy of our lady principal, and I think the Board is to be congratulated in that they were fortunate encash to secure the services of Miss Saunders to no dertake the arduous task of leading this ins* tu tion through its first stages and establish ing it on a firm basis.” The pr zss were then presented to the pupils, the recipient in each case being the subject of hearty applause. Following is the prize list:— English. Ist Class.—M. Williamson, E. Orr, L. Hsfford. _ ~ 2nd Class, —C. Brown, E. Hayes, M. Pnrkerson. 3rd Class.—May Brown.

4th Class.—R. Buchanan. 6th Class.—K. White. Arithmetic. Ist Class.—M. Williamson, L. Hefford, B. Off- Sod Class.—R. Hayes, I. Hemng. 3rd Class,—H. Friedlander, M. Brown, 4th Class.—R. Buchanan. sth Class.—E. Shearman. French. Ist Class.—E. Orr, M. Williamson, 2nd Class,—L. Heflord. 3rd Class.—L. Tucker. 4th Class.—H. Friedlander. Latin. Ist Class, —M. Williamson, B. Orr. 2nd Class.—L, Heflord. German. Ist Class.—E, Orr, M. Williamson. Writing J. Brown, A. Fooks, M. Todd. Attendance. R. Hayes. The Chairman, Mr Brown, colled upon the Rev. B. E. Otway to make a few remarks.'

Mr Otway said that he w-a pleased to ■ee so many bright a ,i d harpy f#c#a and to hear the favorable character of t> e report which tad just been read by Mr Hogg. He was cot one of those who thought girls could be too much educated, hut they must not forget that In addition to the intellectual, the moral faculties must also receive their due share of train ing. He had no great opinion of that class of women who were characterised as 11 blue-stockings,” but he hoped that if any of those present were Inclined to become such that they would not omit learning the art of darning b ns stockings He had been pleased to Earn that the authorities of the Auckland Girls’ High School had determined to at cookery should be one of the subject taught, and he proceeded to speak of the impoi tinea of the duties of the house and their influence on dally life and expressed <he opinion that if the great waste of food which now goes on were avoided there would be ample to provide for the poor, who are now often compelled to go short of the common necessaries of life. Mr Brown bore out the Rev Mr Otway’s remarks, adding tha> he entirely ooncurredfwlth the opinion of Dr Guthrie, who said that he saw no objection to girls learning zoology, -biology and geology, provided they also wore thoroughly grounded in “ Bake-ology, boil-logy and dsru-ology." Mr Brown paid a high tribute to the ability of the mistress, Miss Saunders, and the affection with which she was regarded by 'he children. He geld that he had four children under Miss Saunders’ care, and he found it almost Impossible to keep them away frrra the school. This he could not but regard as an unmistakeable sign of the excellent management of the school.

BOYS' SCHOOL.

After the proceedings at (he Girls’ Sfchool had terminated an adjournment Was made to the Boys’ School. Major Steward, M.HR, who had, in response to a request, accepted the duty of distributing the prlzra, made a few remarks cf a congratulatory char e'er, and addressed some words of encourage ment and advice to the boys. He had been glad to find the school wed appointed but ha would have been be’tor pleased to have seen another classroom, a better playground and a few more trees planted. As they were aware, he was a member of Parliament, and although no' for this district, it occupied his regard, and if he saw any opportunity of assisting the Ashburton High School it certainly would have his support. (Applause) He exhorted the boys to take evrry cVnne of acquiring knowledge and to fit themselves to use that know ledge ; and further to cultivate In the playground those qualities—forbearance assistance of the weak, interpre'lng for the best the actions of their felows-wbloh would fit them in after life to be gent'e men in the true at sense of the word. Mr Hogg then read the report relating to this school, which showed a very satis factory state of afftira. Although the number on the roll was leas than at las' Christmas, a number of new pupils had been admitted during the yrar and at thr end of next t raa he was confident any deficiency would be made up. Two of the boys who had been sent np for matricula tion were successful ; two more had been Bent up this year and he hoped they al c would succeed. The report further referred t> the work which was being accomplished by the scholars at present on the roll and concluded by bearing testimony to the ever-ready afsistacc* and sympathy in the work of the school rendered by Air Buchanan i The Rev A, Blake endorsed the r rinsra* of Major Steward with regard to those qualities which the boys s'"uld cultivate, oad also in regard to tl e or-c“Bsity that existed for an additional clissronra. He had bepn very much pleas?d wi'h the demeanor of the young persons whom h u had seen about the playground that day. He had had many opportunities o' observing the ways of school pupils and he thought the general beating of those attending the Aahbu ton High ..School yri s a matter for credit both to themselves and to their teschera- The Rev A. Beattie made a short speech. He said that he had been ask*d to propose a vote of thank* to the teaching staff and tiMn was a duty be oonld conscientiously k undertake, pd ope whlohta tad BBoh

_p!oa»ure in doing. Two or three years ago he had acted aa examiner and he had ! iron an opportunity of Be°lng how thoroughly grounded in the workthe capita were. Ho bo? e hU testimony to the n< cessity for an additional room, saying • hat it was a matter he had urged upon the Board of Governors some tens ago, and that he wae. gud to find it h::d been sc s'roDgly advanced that day, for pro bably the an hoi idea would take the angg sdon. In spite of many drawbacks the tewhe's had done ‘heir w<rk in an admir b o manner and hev dcse vod the bear y thauka of all weli-wishera of the school. Mr -ogg in re’-mning 'banks took ad vuit-go of the pjcacoc:'! of a member of Parliament to dra-.v attention to a great deficiency in the High School iya f rm of the colony, especially in regard to country High Schools. Ho should like to see something in the form of competi tive examinations esfablished, for th e would give the pupils something to work for. Many of them now left school before they had attained the age of 16 years, the minimum which they could er ter for matriculation and if they had nothing t ngibla to work for it was hot natural that, ’hey would not make their

best endeavor*. Mr Buchanan also returned thanks. He refer'ed to the difficulties with wh'.oh In the past Mr Hosg and Kitnaelf had hod to contend, but he exp-essed con fidence that they bad left it»e worst be hind The Ashburton High School was the only one io New Zealand which had net received a Government grant, but he hoped Major Steward would use his in fluence in the direction of securing them about £6OO towards the erection of an addition to the building which as could be seen was sadly needed. Votes of thanks to Mr Brown and Major steward for presiding, moved hy Mr Buchanan, on behalf of the Board of Governors brought the proceedings to a oioae.

FoMowmg is the hoy* priz? list: — Class I. Examination—Buchanan, I. Mathematics—Buchanan, If. Class II Examination—Campbell. Mathematics and French—Chapman,. Class 111

Examination —Buchanan, III; Jameson Special Prize for Home Work.—Whittle

TELEGRAPHIC NEWS.

BRITISH AND FOREIGN.

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BURMAH.

Rangoon. December 21. General Roberts, Commander of the British forces in Upper Burmah, con siders the condition of that country is gradually becoming more settled.

AUSTRALIAN.

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SMALLPOX.

Melbourne, December 22. The German Lloyd’s steamer Pteus sen, which had smallpox on board, arrived here this evening with twer.ty seven passengers for Melbourne. These have been placed in quarantine.

NEW GUINEA.

Brisbane, December 22 Sir Anthony Musgrove, the Governor, sent the following telegram to Mr Stanhope this afternoon : —“ Colonia 1 Governments are satisfied that per annum will amply suffice for many years for opening up the country and maintaining order in New Guinea ; no future charges will be required from the Imperial Govern ment ; everything after inauguration will be defrayed by the colonies or New Guinea itself. The Australian Parlia ments will not guarantee their contri bution for any fixed period whilst uninformed as to the manner in which the money shall be expended. The condition of affairs in New Guinea is extremely unsatisfactory at present. No provision has been made for the punishment of offences in that island. Permanent covenants by the Colonial Governments will be a sufficient basis of settlement of the question.”

THE COLONIAL CONFERENCE.

It is announced that Sir S. Gtiffiths and Sir F. J. Garrick will be the Queensland representatives at the coming conference on colonial affaiiS which is to be held in London,

TO-DAY’S TELEGRAMS.

More Juveni e Offenders. Auckland, Di cumber 23 At the Police Cou t to-day, two other boys were ordered a birching for petty tbift, A and P. Aff Delation- The Agricm ur«l and Peroral Associa tion has a to'al debt of £3350 and it h«s been found necessary to solicit subscrlp tions to partlv c’e»r it - ff. False Pretense?- Edward Neal has been lined £2 and coats for faiselv representing himself as a traveller to a publicm on Sunday. A Bankrupt in Trouble. Wellington, D ..comber 23. A meeting of creditors of W K Waters this morning was fully attended The debtor had not prepared any state roent as to what caused his present con dition, but during a severe examination to which be was subjected it was elicited he had made heavy lossea in trade. The creditors considered he did not deserve consideration, and refused to grant him any assistance frem the estate, tut awarded Mrs Waters £SO and her wet# ing apparel The Official Assignee wi-a requested to investigate the estate and the creditors decided the debtor should l e publicly examined before the Court SS Hall to be Tr’ed at Dunedin Ohristcbukoh, Dec.-m' er 23 This morn'ng Mr Justlc“ J lir-s'OD, on th» applica’ion o r Mr Joynt, changed the venue In the Hall case from Ohriet ohnrch to Dunedin, MrStringe- appended for the Crown and opposed a change t • Oatnarn as vhe sessloi s, will not be he d there till March. Child Killed. I unepiv, December 23. A five-year-old child named, MoE wen, was billed to-day by a coal dray pass ng over it.

A BISHOP’S POWERS.

Wellington, December 22. In the Supr.me Court, the case Do<!w--ll v the Bishop of Weldngton was heard in which ths plaiuti'T complained of the revoca'ion and cancellation of his license as pastor of the parochial districts of F.'Xton and Bulls Plaintiff alleged the p.-wer of revocation had been improperly exercised, and called upon the Court to examine into the allegation. He does n< t necessarily complain of the revocation in itself The Judge said as the license directly sfLcted spiritual matters, only so must its revocation. His complaint la that indirectly and incidentally »n improper revocation deprived him of his stipend and temporal advantages. Plaintiff fur ther alleged that the Bishop h«B denial him the right of being fried by a Church Court, to which h 9 I»J» he wa« entitled

under danse 15 of the Church Connflt.- M->n. Rli Honor the Chic - .!'*• ' ha Bishop's right to revoke Is cat confined m i. e css of an offence <m»„. i u y the licensee, hut according to the plain t riL“ of the i a:ruraocr, extends to .Vl occasions on which there m.ty appear to the Bishop to be just come for the ex-rcisa of his poweis In order to jnst'ty revocatii n It is not necessary that the licensee should have committ-rd an or ov-'n should he in fm!t. Bimp'e inoom petency or considerations of expediency would warrant the exercise of the p>weif, the Biaho < hinitelf being the sole judge of the suffi ;b ncy of the oceviou. Plant tiff also allowed tl ft defer,dint did break sn'o and enter tie church at Bui's then lawfully in possession of the p'alntff »« pastor, hut his honor h -Id that as the license cf plaint ff had been revoked prior to the alleged breaking sni entsrinar, it was impossible that plaintiff could have been lawfully in possession, and judgment therefore was given that the facts showed no cause of action.

INTERESTING EXTRACTS

THE APPARITION. ThePsyhioal Society (writes the Bond -n ooc of the Press) Me to the for« again* They appear to have establlshac* the fact of some appearance <’r impress ot —call it what you will —happening t ■ pe-aons far away from relatives or friend* ,vh > are on point of death. The fol lowing is a case in point. A lady, wh-’ is aitting at my elbow as I wri 1 e these words, was two or three weeks ago staying in Ostend in company with another lady friend In the middle of a crowd upon the Esplanade one day her friend suddenly exclaimed, “ There’s my ousin —at the ssrae moment disengaging herself from the other’s arm and rushing into the crowd, almost losing herself in her vain endeavors to reach this cousin. The next ma ; l from Engltnd brought the account of that cousin's disease, the time of death exactly answering to this “appearance’’ at Vistead.

titled eccentricity. The deith <>f the Marqiis of Aiieab«r< raiabs to the oeerage one of, porhap . th>- moat ext< aordinary »prcuii‘ , ns of h«re'.'i tary rank that even rtceat daja have (writ London cnrre«pondent of he Liverpool Post). Li rJ Savernaka, whc now tho Marquis of Ailesbory dis'inguished himself e few years ago by c instantly appearing in public as a coster monger. Ho wore tho stiff cloth, cutaway flash coat, with rather large p arl buttons ; the tight c rdnr< y breeches, with bel> bot otns ; the gaudy gypsy Decker chief, and the small peaked cap in which the weK-xnown London character dispute# and he also drove a smail'cart •. f the cos type. Among his other idiosyncrasies w B hia marriage, when ha selected as 'ho future marobioouss one of he 1 on* ladies whom Mr John Ho lUigshi d n- 4 to produce in the burlesques oi the Gao? y Theatre.

THE ABHBUKTON HDAJRWAJSt, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 23, 1886



It is impossible to remain long sick or out of health where Hop Bitters are used. See another According to (a despatch from Scotland a floating church for the Island of Arran is the latest novelty. The modern ark is to fee moored in Lamlash Bay, one of the snuggest anchorages on the Scottish coast, and the members of the congregation will bo pulled to and fro from the shore in small boats when a bell rings from the masthead.



Take all in all. —Take al! the Kidney and i iver Medicines, —Take all the Blood purifiers, Take all the Rheumatic . eratdiea, —Take all the Dyspepsia and indigestion cures , —Take all the Ague , Fever, and bilious specifics, —Taka all the Brain and o-rve force revivers, —Take all the Great health resorers. In short, take all the best qualities of all these and the— best — Qualities of all the bo-t medicines In th« w rid, and you wili find that— Hop Bitters have the best curative qualities and powers of all— concentrated in them, And that they will cur*- when any or all of these, singly or— combined. Fail!!!! A thorough trial will give positive proof of this. Hardened Liver. Five years ago I broke down with kid ney and liver o mplaint and rheumatism. Since th»n 1 have been unable to be about at all. My liver became bard like wood ; my limba were pnffed up and filled with water! All the best physicians agreed that noth ing could cure me. I resolved to try Hop Bitters ; T have used seven bottles ; the hardness has all gone from my liver, the swebing from my Hr bs, and it has worked a miracle In my ca s; otherwise I would h*Vrt been now in my grave. J. W.Mokby, Buffalo. Oct. 1,1881



Poverty and Suffering. “I was dragged down with debt, poverty and suffering for years, caused by a sick family and large bills for doctoring. I was completely discouraged, until one year ago, by the advice of my pastor, I com menced using Hop Bitters, and in one month we were all well, and none of us have seen a sick day since, and I want to say to all poor men, you can keep your families well a year with Hop Bitters for less than one doctor’s visit will cost. 1 know it.” A WortKisonuN, Prosecute the Swindler*!! It when you call tor American Hop Bitters (see green twig of Hops on the white label and J>r Soule's name blown in the hott’e), the vendor hands out anything but American Hop Bitters refuse it and shun the vendor as you would a viper; and if he has taken your money for anything else indict him for the fraud and sue him for damages for the swindle, and we will pay you libsrally for the oonvie ion.



10ST.— Butcher’s Order Book. Finder J rewarded by returning it at once. U. Nourish, Havelock street. 12 132 ’RlMiriV-1 METHOD! 'IT CHURCH, WILLS b'CRtET. rp.HE Annual CHRISTMAS TREE and |_ sale of Useful Atticl-a wil be held oa MONDAY, D camber 27th. oim at Ipm Admiw'"n —fri». v Social Tea wi'i be provided *t 5 30. A 'mission—One Shilling. Public iVTrp'- a» afterwards 12 129 Methvcu Sports. Entries (or the horse races’ A ANDIGAPS CLOSE ar 9 p m. on TUESDAY, the 28th instant, instead of on the 26th, as stated in the programme. J. Me WILLI AM, 12 135 Hon. Pec. NOTICE. HHE RW. P. H. CORN 7 FORD (late T West Indiun Missionary, and now President < f the N.Z. Baptist Union) will conduc aSKRVICJI This Evening At 8 o’clock in tho Upper Room at back of Oddfellows’ Hall. J W. SAWLE, Pastor, 12133 Ashburton Baptist Church.



ASHBURTON COUNTY COUNCIL. XMAS HOLIDAYS NOTICE is hereby given that the Council Offices will be closed from 4 p.m. on FRIDAY, the 24th December, 188 G, to 10 a.m on MONDA.Y, 3rd Janu ary, 1887, for Xmas holidays. r. jnar.i naxvuie, Clerk. Ashburton, December 22nd, 1886. 12J119 NEW ZEALAND RAILWAYS. CHRISTCHURCH RACES. DECEMBER 27th, 1886. THE Evening Train from Christchurch to Ashburton will start at 4.50 pm, and run 33 minutes later than usual ; and the Evening Train from Rakaia to Mathven will start at 7 pm. and run 20 minutes later than usual* Go ds traffic will be suspended on the 25th and 27th. 12°120 By order. WEEKLY PRESS. FIFTY-SIX PAGES. ENGLISH STORIES. Six Hew Zealand Prize Stories. PICTORIAL SUPPLEMENT. The Largest Paper ever Published in New Zealand. PRICE, WITH SUPPLEMENT, SIXPENCE. To bo had of all Booksellers and News By order. F. MAIN WARING, v, u, EIGHT PAGE Agents 12125



FAYARD AND BLAYN PAPER. SIXTY years of great success proclaim its superiority in the treatment of Violent Colds, Irritation of the Chest, Aching, Sprains, Sprains, Sores, Scalds, Corns, Bunions, Soft Corns, etc. This medicine, the property of which h«s been established more than half a century by thousands of cures, is ot an invalu able use in many inflammatory diseases against which there are not many effi actons remedies, ard is therefore justly considered by a gre'-t number of our most eminent physicians as the most active and least irritating agent in the above aff• ctions. In order to avoid counterfeiting, Messrs Fsyard and Blayn’s signature has to be required on every roll of paper and on th- box. Wholesale 80, Eue Baint-Merri, Faria (France), and sold by all Chemists in the Colonies. CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR. GIFTS. GIFTS. GIFTS. iiHE Undersigned has JUST LANDED, and opened up, a LARGE ASSORTMENT of CH PI ST MAS AND NEW YEAR PRE .ENTS, Viz , Dolls of every description Toys iu great variety Work Boxes Floral and Musical Albums Brackets and Ornaments Christmas, New Year, and Birthday Ca.da in great variety. CRICKETING AND LAWN TENNIS MATERIALS, &0., &c. FI-iBIISG TACKLE, Ac Special reductions made to School Committees and buyers of largo parcels. N. B : —Large and New Stock of PIPES and TOBACCONIST WARES in groat variety. WILHELM~ZATOER, TOBACCONIST & HAIRDRESSER EASr STREET ASHBURTON.



TINWALD TOWN BO\BD. \PPI IC NTIONS, with salary required, will bo receded until FRIDA' , Dec. 31st, for the office of Clerk and J urvey"v to the Tinwald Town Board. Sealed tenders to JOSEPH CLARK, Chairman. ASHBURTON BOROUGH COUNCIL EXTRAORDINARY VACANCY. THEREBY declare that Mr RUDOLPH FRIbDLANDER (being: the only Candidate nominated) to be duly Elected a Member of the Ashburton Borough Council. CHARLES BRAPDELL, Returning t officer. Borough Council Office, Ashburton, 23rd December, 1886. 12131 ANNIVERSARY SERVICES OF THE WILLOWBY WESLEYAN SUNDAY SCHOOL TTTILL be preached on DECEMBER »» 26th by the Rev, Mr THOMAS, of Temuka On the following MONDAY the Annual TEA will be held in the District School room. Tea on table at 5 o’clock ; and after MEETING will bo held, when Addresses will be given by Ministers and others. Music by the Cboir» 13f128



A. Harrison. Alfred Harrison, aCOTIONEKH, stock and estate AGENT AND VALUATOR. S ATDRDAY SALE at 12 o’clock sharp —Horses, Cattle, Pigs, Produce and Merchandise. Agent Norwich Union Fire Insurance Company. FOR SAL m Moveable Hut on pair wheels; tw bunks. Champion W» Machine, 50s, Call anshlng Seed Sower, by Haxton and Beatle cheap. Ploughs, Harrows, and other Imple ments. Oheyleumore Club Tricycle, the best kind made—cheap Piano, by Bord, nearly new. Cheap Spring Cart —Cheap 1 Ohaffontter, by Bentall String Binder by Howard, good hew, rery cheap



Meetings. MKTHVEN PUBLIC LIBRARY. Annual general meeting of Subscribers will ba held (a the Methven Library on MONDAY, January 3rd, 1887. a» 8 p.m GEORGE H. ALINGTON, 12J136 Hon. Secretary. TIN WALD TOWN HALL. A CONCERT •will be held on THURSDAY, December 30th, In aid of St. Andrew’s Church, Tinwald. St Stephen’? Choir will assist. LODGE STAR OF ASHBURTON, NO. 23, L.O L. Sports NightT Sports Night! Concert and Ball. TOWN HALL, BOXING DAY, MONDAY EVENING, December 27xh, Bl,'bland and Irish Dancing. Voosl Music by the beat local talent. Inatramental Mario by our best artistes. A gennlnely enjojable Evening’s Entertainment. Sentimental, Pa h tic, and Com e Songs, agreeably mixed, with a lice display of Elegant Athletic ism. H. ARTHUR GATE 0 , Conductor. Admission: le. ANNUAL Prices as usual. as übuui. BAM. BROWN, 12„27 Master



Auct on?. ASHBUETON WOOL JALES MESSES MILES & CO. WILL hold their THIRD SALE of WOOL BY AUCTION at MR G. JAMESON’S STORES About the Middle of Janaary Next J. T. FORD, Auctioneer. GEO. JAMESON, Agent, 12*95 Ashburton, FRIDAY, 3ist DECEMBER, 17 ACRES FOR SALE NEAR THE DRoMOIiE RAILWAY STATION. MR THOMAS BULLOCK has re ceived instructions from the pro prietor to Sell by Pub 6c Auction at the Arcade on FRIDAY 31st DECEMBER, R.B 30386, containing 17 Acres, front ing the old South Road, and not far from the Dromore Railway Station. This will bo sold at a low price, and on liberal terms, as the owner wishes to quit it. Inspection invited. Sale at 12 45, T. BULLOCK, 12J97 Auctioneer; FRIDAY, 31st DECEMBER" LOTS 571, 372, 373. 374, 375, 376, 377, TINWALI', FOB SALE BY PUBLIC AUCTION, MR T. BULLOCK has received instructions from the Executors in the estate of the late Mr T. M. B assail to SELL BY PUBLIC AUCTION, AT THE ARCADE, t )n the above date, LOTS 371, 372, 373 374, 375, 376, 377, each containing about quarter acre, fronting Hampden and ' hompeon streets. Tinwald, and opposite the County Saleyards. Inspection invited. Terms at sale. Sale at 12.45 T. BULLOCK, 12*98 Auctioneer.



A. HBUBTUN CALEDONIAN SOCIETY. THE EIGHTH AAN UAL GATHERING Will be held on BOXING DAY H/TONDAY, DECEMBER 27, 1886, IVX On the SOCIETY’S GROUNDS, North-West Belt, A Brass Band will be in attendance. PROGRAMME OP SPORTS. 1. Quoits —no quoit need to be heavier than 41bs—1st prize, £2 ; 2nd, £1 2. Open Handicap Hurdle R-<ce, 440yds, six hardies (men) —Ist prize, £2 ; 2nd, £1 3. Pipe Music (Pibrochs and Marches) —Mr R McOwen’s prize, and Ist prize, £2 ; 2nd £1 4. Running High Jump (men)—lst prize, £1 ; 2nd, lOs 6 100yds Flat Race (open)—Sheep Shearer’s prize, and Ist prize, £2; 2nd, £1 6. Running High Jump (Boye)—Messrs Hayes and Ca.’s prize, and Ist prize, 10s ; 2nd, 5s 7. Scotch Reel (Highland Costume) j Messrs D. McLean, M. Stitt, and J. W. Mcßae’s prize, and Ist prize, £2; 2nd, £1 8. Grand Handicap Flat Race, of 100yds, 220yds, and 440yds; 100yds heat to to be run after Scotch Reel—Mrß. Whittle’s prize, and first prize, £4 ; 2nd, £2 10s ; 3rd, £1 9. Tossing the Caber—Major Steward’s prize, and let prize, £1 10s ; 2nd, 10s 10. Standing High Jump—lst prize, £1; 2nd, 10s 11. Pipe Music (Reels and Strathspeys) —Mr B. McOwe'i’s prize, and Ist prize, £2 ; 2nd, £1 13 Grand Handicap—22oyds heat 13. Sword Dance, or Ghtllie Callnm — Messrs D. McLean, M. Stitt, J W. Mcßae, and H. Zander and Co.’s prizes, and Ist prize, £2 ; 2nd, £1 14. Pole Vaulting —Mr W, Ander son’s prize, and Ist prize £1 .



and 2nd, 25s 15, Bayonet Exercise (two teams or no competition), to be competed for by squads of not less than 12 men—lst prize, £5 ; 2nd, £2 10s IS Half-mile Handicap Flat Eace (open) —Mr W.Zanoer’s prize, and Ist prize, £2 10a ; 2nd £l, 17. Running Long Jump—let prize, £1 ; 2nd,los 18. Irish Jig—Mr Chas. Reid’s prize, and Ist prize, £2 ; 2nd, £1 19. Putting the Stone—lst prize, £110s; 2nd, I£b 20. Tbreo legged Race, 200yds —lst prize, £1 ; 2nd, 10s 21. Grand Handicap, 440yds heat—H. J. Wood and Co. ’a prize 22. Throwing the Hammer—lst prize, £1 10s ; 2nd, 15s 23. Sean’Treutheip—MrR. Frit dlander’a prize 24. Best Dressed Boy in Highland Cos tume (under 14 years)—Mr A. Harrison’s prize, and Isi prize, £1; 2nd, 10s 25. Highland Fling—Messrs D. McLean, M Stitt, ai d J W Mcßae’s prizes and l*d prize, £2 : 2nd, £1 26. Handicap Mile Flat Race (open)—Mr W Pattman’a prize, and 1-t £3 ; 2nd, £1 10s 27. Handicap Consolation Race. 200yda— -Ist (rizo, £1 10s; 2nd, 15s 28. Obstacle Eace—Mr J. Heseltine’a prize, and Ist prize, £1 : 2nd, 10a



D. McFarlane, family mm AND Tea Dealer. Retail Premises: BUBNETT ST. & EAST ST., ASHBURTON. 4 LL GOODS GUARANTEED FIRST & QUALITY, And Sold at Lowest Prices in town for Cush, as following prices will prove. PRICE LIST OF GROCERIES, «fec., For DECEMBER:— New Season Tea, per box, 10s 6d, 12s fid, 16s 6d, 18s. 21b do 21b caddies, &a each Best White Sugar, per lb, 2Jd 3d BJd New Xmas Fruit, per lb. Biam- e, 7d Currants, fid Sultanas, 7d Vahntias. 8d Mosca ela, 2s English Peel. Is Preserved Ginger, 9d Prunes lOd



Nominations for all Handicap Paces must be in the Seer tary’s hands by 5 o’clock on 20th December. Acceptances can be lodge"* at any time up to time of starting Nomination Fee on all Handi caps 2| per cent on Ist prize; entrance money for all other events 5 per cent on first prize. EXTRA AND SPECIAL PRIZES. The President, Mr Donald McLean, gives £5 5s for the winner of the most points in Highland Dancing Mr M Stitt gives a cup, value £5 ss, for mo t points in Dancing ; to be won twice by m e competitor before be coming his property Mr W. Pattman gives a cup, va’ue £2 2s, for Handicap Mile Flat Race Mr E. J. Whittle gives two guineas to the winner of the Grand Handicap MrT. Toppin gives silver medal, value one guinea, to best Highland Boy Dancer under 16 Mr J. W. Mcßae gives silver medrl, value one guinea, for most points in Highland Dancing Mrs J Wr Mcßae gives silver medal, value one guinea, for best dressed Highlander To be judged by wives of members of the Caledonian



So.iety Mr W Patching gives oilskin coat, value one guinea, for Old Men’s Race Messrs H J Wood and Co give writing desk, value £1 ss, to winner of 440yds Grand Handicap heat Mr B. McOwen gives silver medal, value one guinea, to winner of moat points in Pipe Music Messrs Orr and Alcorn give prize, value one guinea, to Boys’ Race under 16 Major Steward gives silver medal, value one guinea, to Tossing the Caber Messrs Tucker and t estell give one g) inea for Children’s Races Mr Charles Reid gives silver medal, value one guinea, for Irish Jig Mr W II Kneen gives one guinea for Children’s Races Mr B. Friedlander gives silver medal, value one guinea, to Sean’ Treutheip Sheep Shearers’ prize, value one guinea, to 100yds Flat Race Messrs H. Zander and Co. give silver flask, value 15s, to Sword Dance Mr W Zander gives mersobaum pipe, value 15s, to Half mile Race Mr Andrew Orr gives valuable ladies’ hat to Young Ladies’ Race Messrs Sealy Bros, give 10s 6d to Children’s Races Mr William Anderson give l * gents’ whip, vaiue 10s 6d, for Pole Vaulting Messrs Dimant and Coe give lady’s bag, vane 10s 6d, to Women’s Race Mr H. M Jones gives bat, value 10s 6d, to Boys’ Race under 14 Mr Marchant Digby g ves 10s 6d for toys for Children’s Paces MrJ. I ; eseltine gives pair of spurs, value 7s 6d, to Obstacle Race Messrs Hayes and Co. give pair of trousers, value 7a Gd,‘ to Running High Jump (boys) Mr Alfred Harrison gives 7s 6d for Best Dressed Boy in Highland Costume Admission to Qr unds, One Shilling. Children under 12, Sixpence. Members and Family free: Sports to commence at 11 o’clock promptly. J. 0, DUNCAN, 12 ft 418 Bcoretaryt



1 Jib boxes Figs, lOd each New Season’s Jams 6s 3d and 6a 6d per doz. Marmalade. Gd per tin Sago. 2Jd ; Tapioca, 2Jd ; Kice, 2Jd ; Corn flour, BJd per lb Arrowroot, 8d per lb Dried Apples. 5d per lb Flour (best), 6a 6d uer 60 lb bag Oatmeal (Moir’s), 3s 3d per 251 b bag Salmon (best), 7a 6d per doz Fresh Herrings, 5s 6d per doz Oysters, 5 a 6d per doz Preserved Bloaters. Od per tin Pickles—Colonial. 7d; English, 6d per bottle Brawn, 21b tins for la 3d each Sheep’s Tongues. 21b tins for lo 9d each Fry’s Cocoa, Is 51b per lb Hudson’s Cocoa, 8a per lb Preserved Fruit. 2>b tins. Is and Is 6d each Coffee. Is 6d, Is Bd, Is lOd per lb Essence of Lomon 6d p<t bottle Candles —P trrafine. 8d j Sperms, 4Jd lb by box Soap, per bar, 1 Jd, 2JJ, 3d, 6d, Bd, lOd Kean’s Blue lOd per lb Blacking and Blacklead, 9d per doz Pear’s Soap, Is 3d per box Vinegar (English), 2s Gd per gallon Hop Bitters, 3a per bottle Siegel’s 'lyrup, 2a 9d per bottle Tobacco—Nsilrod, 4s 9d, ss, 6s Gd per lb Twist, 5s Jnno. 5s 6d Ruby, 6s Eno’s Fruit Salt, 2s 9d per bottle Ttioopherons, 1 a per bottle Knife Polish, 8d per tin Golden Syrup. Mb tins, 9d each Essence Rennet ( rosse A Blackwell’s) Is bottle Patent Groats, 9J per tin Heave's For d, lid per tin Akaroa Cheese, 7d pnr lb Eerwene, per tin. Is. 8s 6d, 10s Gd Ac., Ac.



Business Notices. W. A. WOOD’S IMPEOVED HAEYESTEB WITH IMPROVED IRON FRAME TWINE BINDER,* NEW BUNDI.ECARRIEB. ATTACHMBKT THE BEST HA.RVEf'TEft AND BINDER IN THE WOULD. It has the foil swing important advantages combined in no ether Harvester, and many cf them am exciaeiv* with it. I. Perfect balance of the entire machine. Try it in all ositions 2 Extraordinary ease of draught 8. Unequalled perfection of the gearing— economy of power—great durability 4. No Bide draught and no neck weight 6. Malleable iren used wherever practicable, combining lightness and strength 6. Reels adjustable horizontally and verti cally, and with changeable speed 7. Angle iron finger-bar, strengthened with steel back plate 8. Btoelfaced malleable iron guards bolted t the finger-bar 9. Trussed platform and gear frame, keeping the journals in line 10. Simple and reliable raising and lowering device for both wheels 11. Adjustable grain fender at back of platform IS. Perfect tilting apparatus effective in saving lodged and tangled gra n 18 B isidma n frame, ciearin, obstructin's and d -d farrows 14 lightest running binding mechanism ever made 15 Brn’er epen at lock, t Hording pass-ga OC the longest r e or wheat IC. Vibrating batting board of iron and wood durable, ar d working tc perfection 17. Packer fir ge s, ec ing in pairs, straight**- ing the grain instead of tangling it 18. Reliable binder trip, seizing the bundiea w th precision 19. Stationary twine knife, catting bat oat string, and remaining sharp a long time 20. Twine bolder which never loses the *f the twine 21. Absolute certainty of tying mechanism. f only when new, but after long use. 22. Unequalled simplicity, perfection sad bility of entire knotting apparatus 28. Knot tied close to bundle— uneqasUed economy of twine 24. Fewer parts than anp other binder ever am ihs market 25. E-gheer quality of materials, of mechsios construction, and of finish It hsa the only successful handle cams'- known. The carrier is a valuable acquisition to thi farmer, und is adding to he already uneqa-lied popularity of the Walter A. Woo l ■ '■inder. Thousands have been sold, and every purchaser is delighted with its operation. It saves labor, time and grain, and pays for itself in a few days. This company has been building binders for the genera’ market for ten years, and was fink n thi branch of manufacture, and offers this improved and perfected machine, the result of lib uneqalled experience and facilities, as the most complete, most practical, and most satisfactory binder yet prodaced. “ F. FERRIMAN, AGENT FOR W. A. WOOD STEEL WHEEL BINDER, W- PATCHING,



TEN 7 * 1 , TARPAULIN, FLAG, AND HORSECLOTH MANUFACTURER. A LARGE STOCK ALWAYS ON HAND OF TENTS OP ALL SIZE! CALICO, DUCK, TWILL, AND CANVAS. Manilla Rope, Plough Lines, Fishing Lines, Clothes and Garden T.tnan. IRON AND WOODEN BLOCKS. Special attention is called to the well assorted STOCK OF REAPER AND BINDER CANVASES, All made on the Premises. Battens end Canvas kept in stock, and repairs promptly executed. Tarpaulins from 6x8t024 i3O always in stock. Oilskin Clothing made on the Premises. MARQUEES from 12 x 24 to 25 x 65 ON HIRE. Ail Obdebs by Letteb ob Telegram Promptly Attended to. W- PATCHING, 10861 EAST STREET, ASHBURTON.



MUSIC. MRS A. C. CLAIUDGR is prepared to receive PUPILS for PIANOFORTE and ORGAN Terras on Application Cox street, Ashburton. 9668 ASHBURTON COUNTY COUNCIL. NOTICE is hereby given that the subjoined resolution was adopted by the '*>-hbHrton County Counc 1 at a Special Meet ng of the C uncil held this day, «nd that the said resolution will be submitted for confirmation at a Spfcia! Meeting of the < ouncil, which will be held on FRIDAY, the 14th day of January, 1887, at 4 o’c ock in the afternoon. [Resolution ] “ Resolved—That this Council do make a Special Order adopting “ The Local Bodies Loans Act, 1886,” and that such Special Order be as follows, that is to say:— SPECIAL ORDER In pursuance and exercise of the powers vested in it by “The Local Bodies Loans /‘ct, 1886, “The Counties Act, 1876,” and the several Acts amending the same, the County Council of the County of ' shbur ton doth hereby adopt the provisions of “The Local Bodies Loans Act, 1886.” Provided always that .he operation Of the said Act shall be limited to a loan of £3500, which this Council proposes to borrow from the Government under the prov sioi s of “The Government Loans to Local Bodio;- Act. 1886,” for the purpose of constructing a Tramway from the Mount Somers Railway Station to the Mount Somers Coal Pit, near the mouth of the River Stour. Resolved further, that this Special Order shall take effect imme diately upon the making thereof." Dated this 13th day of December, 1886 By order. F. MAINWARING, 12*78 Clerk of the Council. j



Ashburton A. & P. Association Stow. ASHBURTON TO THE FRONT. (irand Show OF JJANUIfACTDRED TWEEDS, TARTANS BLANKETS, FLANNELS FINGERING WOOLS



CENTRAIi HOTEL. JW. McBAE having taken the above • Hotel, solicits a share of patronage from the people of Ashburton and sor ronnding districts. Beat Brands of Wlne’e Spirits and Beers. Good Stabling—Feeds, Owe Shjuih*, Horses and Bnggias to let on hire at prices to meet the times. ter the convenience of travellere hansom cab will meet all trains. BLAUCARD’S lODINE OF IRON PILLS. \ by the Academy of Medicine '■>. of Paris, are specially recommended by the Me ical Cel.briiiea of the World for Scrofula (Tamers, 1C ng’s Evil, etc), the early stages of Conscmi tion, Constitutional Weak* ness, Poorness of B and for stimulating and regniatmg its periodic course. Bose genuine un ea* signed “ Blancacd, 40, rue Bona* par e. Paris ” Sold by Druggists and Chemists tbrooghent the Colonies TXT"ANTED to Purchase, for Cash ** McCormick Twine Binder; <*!«»* Wire Binder, in good order. T. BULLOCK. T-•’ LET.—House of 5 Booms, Moora street, presently occupied by Mr Yapp. Apply to 0 LET, at a low rental, comfortablo Cottage in #Grey street, nicely situated, and lately in occupation of Mrs Coutts. Apply to T. Bullock. T. BULLOCK, T. BULLOCK.



REAPING MACHINES for sale at low prices. McCormick Wire Binder, Buckeye Binder, Harvest King, 8 Samuslson’s. T. BULLOCK. To LET.—For 3or 5 years, with or w!t out -a pu-chaaing danse, R.S. 2&340 containing 137 acres, situated near th • Grange, at the back of the Racecourse. Apply to T. Bull cos. TINWALD. TO LET.—Four roomed Cottage on Graham’s Boad, lately in the occn pation of Mr P. Heron. Apply to T. BULLOCK. OAft ACHES Grass Land, fronting the Mitcham road, about 2J mllee from the Racecourse, being R.S. 29934, To Let for 4 months. Offers will be re ceived by the undersigned up to 26th November. T. BOLLOCK.



O ATS.—A quantity for Sale; good sample. T. BULLOCK FOR SALE, or TO LET.— Six-rocmed House fronting the Town Belt at, the property of MrR. W. Clayton. As he is leaving for the North island, this will be sold at a low price. It is well situated, being a high, dry, and healthy position. If not sold will be let at a low rental to a good tenant Apply to T. BOLLOCK. FOR SALE—Double Seated Americas Waggon. 181 * T. BOLLOCK. TO LET—At a low rental. Genera Bakery, together with »hop and dwelling house. Apply to T. T * LEI, a three-roomed Cottage at Trevorton. Bent, 3s 6d per week. Apply to T. BULLOCK | O LKT—2 Cottages in Grey Street, I koan as Contis’ block ; Rent at 6< par week. T BULLOCK, FOR SALE—Two seta of three leaveC harrows, by “ Howard T. BULLOCK. ITWJR SALE Lot 25, fronting tbs 1 North Town Belt. Price, £l9 Literal terms if required Anplyto T. BUiXOCK To PAINTERS. fT O LET at a lew rental, Shop an J. Dwelliaghonse in Moore atsc* lately Id ocoopetloQ of Mr Loose BUIi OUK.



SHIRTINGS, DRESS TWEEDS COLORED FLANNELS NAVY SERGE? CRICKETING FLANNELS, &c. All the above Goods Lave been PURCHASED BY ANDREW ORR And will be offered for sale immediately after the Christchurch Show (where they will be exhibited,). These Goods are admitted to be superior j o anything of the kind ever offered a Ashburton, both for stylo, finish, and quality. Orders for suits should be given at once to secure the best patterns. ANDREW ORR