PARLIAMENTARY.

» LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL; Tuesday, December 20. The Council met at 2.30 p m. THE LAWD BILL. The managers of the free conference o both Houses on the Land Bill reportei that a compromise had been arrived at U the effect that the Land Boards be left th< same as under the existing Act. The report was agreed to. GOVKBNMENT RAILWAYS BILL, The Government Railways Bill waß reat a third time and passed. DISCHABGED. The Otago Central Railway Bill wai discharged from the Order Paper on the motion of Mr Millar, who undertook t< draft a bill dealing with the subjeot during the recess. BILLS PASSED. The Otago Harbor Bill was committed, reported, and passed. TtePukehohe Borough Bill was com mitted, reported, and passed. Thf Wairarapa North County Counoii Empowering Bill was committed, reported with amendments, and pasped,. 7ISHEBIES BILL. The Fisheries Conservation BUI was read a first time. The Oounoil- adjourned at 4.85 p.m. to 7.30 p.m. The Council resumed at 7.30 p.m; FIRST RBAOTKOS. The Taranaki West Licensing Bill and the Pnbllo Reserves Bill were read a first time, the second readings being made an order for next day. The Attorney-General explained that the last named Bill wonld hot be printed till next day. Several other Bills were also expected down shortly, but he thoight it would be waits of time to sit later that evening. He therefore pro posed that the Conneil at its rising adjourn till next day at 10 30 am, MESSAGE THOU THE EOOBB.' A message was received from the House Intimating that the House had agreed to the report of the free conference on the Land BUI, and had also agreed to the Cooacll's amendments In the District Drajnaga BUI, and those m the Building Societies Bill. The Council at 7 48 p.m. adjourned to 10 80 next day.

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Tuesday, Dbcbhbbr 20. The House met at 2.30 p m. QUESTIONS POSTPONED. The Premier moved that the questions be postponed till next day. The motion was agreed to. MINISTERIAL STATBMBNT. Replying to Major Steward, the Premier ■aid he saw no reason why the business of this session should not be concluded by Wednesday evening. He Intimated that Government did not intend proceeding with the Grown and Native Lands Rating Act Repeal Bill this session, bat it would bo Intro, need early next session. The Premier further stated that he wished local bodies to understand that no obliga tions would be Incurred under this Aot ■est year. XHI LAND BILL. r Iff Richardson brought up the report of ihe conference on the Land Bill, tbe effeot of which was that a compromise had been elected with the Legislative Oounoil by whioh the present land boards would be maintained until next session of Parlla __tnt at the reduced rate of payment de* termlned on by the House. Tbe report was adopted building societies bill Mr HUlop moved the second reading of the Building Booletieß Act 1880 Amend ment Bill, the effect of which was that boilding societies should be allowed to possess tbe powers exercisable by an erdlnsry mortgagee. The Gill was of a retrospective character. The motion waa agreed to. VALTDAIIK- BILL. Mr Fergus moved tbe second reading of the Taranskt West Licensing Dlatrlot Bill to validate certain prcoeedings under the Licensing Act, 1881. The motion was agreed to," HOSPITAL BILL. Mr Hlalop moved the second reading of the Sounds County Hospital Representa tion Bill. The motion was agreed to. PUBLIO WORKS BILL. Mr Mitehelton moved the second Beading of the Publlo Works Amendment BUI. MTJBICIPAL CORPORATIONS BILL Mr Hislop moved the second reading of the Municipal Corporations Aot Amend ment BUI (No. . .) DISCHARGED, The 'Crown and Native Rating Aot Repeal BIU was discharged from the Order Paper. WBST COAST RESERVE. The Premier moved the seoond reading ef the West Coast Settlement Reserves Aot Amendment Bill, dealing with leases on the West Coast, and proposing to grant Be* leases on the surrender. Mr Taipua opposed the Bill at some length. Mr Carrol suggested that It be post poned till next session, and deprecated baity legislation of this kiDd. The Premier said that the Bill was not hasty legislation. It was only brought In te fulfil engagements with certain persons which were entered Into m 1881, and it waa merely an act of justice to the people of the West Coast. |£Tbe motion was agreed to. SOtTH ISLAND NATIVE RESERVES. The Premier moved tho seoond reading ef the South Island Native Peierves BUI. He said It was similar to the previous Bill, It provided for tbe management oi rTatlveJreierves In the South Island. Mr Pratt said it would not be necessary to o_er any oppositldn to this Bill aa certain amendments suggested to the Premier had been accepted. The motion was agreed to. LOCAL BODIBS PINANCB AND POWBRS. The Premier moved the second reading of the Local Bodies Finance and Powen Bill, the objeot of which was to redcci cnbsldies as provided In the Flnancia Statement. The motion was agreed to. The Premier moved the second readlm ol the Naval and Military Settlers an< Volunteers Land BUI. The motion was agreed to after som iiioßsslon. GOVB*NM___ RAILWAYS BILL. Mr Mltchelson moved that the amend ments made by the Legislative Counoll I: the Government Ball ways Bill be agree' tol He said that the amendments wer unimportant. Tbe motion was agreed to, BELLA PASSED. The Baddlng Societies Aot Amendmen Bill, Taranskt West Licensing Distrlc Bill, aud Sounds County Hospital Reprc •entatlon Bill, were committed, read third time, and passed. PUBLIC WOBKS BILL. The House went IntoCommltte on th • Pablio Works Act Amendment BIU, an progress was reported to enable membe: to consider olause _. The House adjourned at 5.30 p.m. The House resumed at 7.30 p.m, Tbe Pablio Works Aot Amendment Bl was further considered m Oommltee. Olanse 7.-— Cost of exercising powers ' be paid by local authority. Mr G. Richardson moved that th elauie be struck ont. The amendment waa lost, and tl clause retained by 35 to 32. Olause B— Power to Minister to co street ov authorise construction of bride r-W W «ttt4k f.* « the voices,

Mr Wlthey proposed a new olause fc re-enscting a provision a truok out of th Railway Bill by the Council, glvln l'censing c< mmlssionors control over th issue of licenses to railway refreßhmeo ro' ms. The Chairman ruled that the motloi could not be put as tt would necessitate to v area] of a previous decision. ' Mc Withy moved that the commla [ sioners power of licensing such room should only be exercised by the consen i of the local road board, county couhci lor borough council. The motion waa lost by 86 to 35. A new clause waa adopted on the motloi of Dr Fitchett, empowering tramwaj companies to purchase suburban railways. A condition was attached, on thi motion of Mr Mills, that the purchasing company must within six months run sb trains per week each way, along the whole length of the line. The provision m the sohedule for payment of £670 tc Lord Halsbnry for land on the Napier- Woodville line of railway taken for railway purposes was struck ont on the voices. The BUI was ordered to be reported with amendments. PUBLIC bodies powers bill. The House went into C>mmtttee on the Publlo Bodies Powers Bill. Clause 17. That a leasing authority (looal body) shall have power to cancel, modify, and vary, any eontraot or agree ing for sale of land. Mr Peroeval moved that this olause be ■traok out, Dr Fitshett moved to amend the olauae so as to provide that notification of variation of any eontraot for aale of land could be allowed, The clause was passed with amend* menta. The Premier moved a new olause, that overdrafts Incurred by harbor boards before the passing of the Harbor Act of 1886 shohld be legalised, but not any other. The motion was agreed to by 45 to 16 MUNICIPAL CORPORATIONS BILL. The Houae went Into Committee on the Munloipal Corporations Aot Amend ment Bill: Mr Fiah suggested that this Bill be postponed till next session as there were several amendments to be proposed whioh there waa not time to consider this session. Its only object was to legalise certain Jubilee expenditure, and to give the corporations power with reapeot to lighting the streets by eleotrlclty. Mr Ormond hoped the Bill would not be postponed, ss there were other clauses which required to be passed. The Premier asked the Committee to pais this Bill, and next year the other 1 matters referred to oould be introduced m an amending let. He promised to give ' facilities for this legislation. The Bill then proceeded m Committee, and leveral clauses were a truok out by agreement? Clause 5, providing that Jubilee expenditure be sanctioned, was agreed to. Olause 6— Special provision as to streets m Slnde Island m Napier, Agreed to. Clause 11— Counoll may light streets by eleotrloty and supply eleotrloity. Agreed to. Olauae 12— Governor In Counoll may extend time for holding election. Agreed to. The BUI was ordered to be reported with amendments. BILLS PASSED. The House went into Committee on the j West Coaat Settlements Amendment Bill, which passed with Amendments. The South Island Native Reserves Bill and the Local Bodies Finance and Powers BUI, and Naval and Military Settlers i Land Bill, were committed and passed with amendments.

PARLIAMENTARY NOTES.

(From our Correspondent.) Wellington, December 20. BRIKF MENTION. Government had not time to go through a catechism to-day, all questions being therefore postponed till to-morrow. The Premier lo day announced that Government would abandon the Crown and Native Lands hating Act Fepeal Bill. The House sit till 6 o'clock this morn in?, and disposed of the Education Esti mates. The Government expect to get through all Doceßßary business by to-morrow night, and prorogue Parliament on Thursday. The Union Company's express steamer Takapunahas been detained till to morrow evening for Southern membere. In the Legislative Council Councillors i stipulate that under the new urrangements | they shall not be deprived of cherished free passes on railways. Mr Macsrthur will move m Committee on the Loan Bill to morrow, that there will be no further boirowing By the colony for five years, The " Post " disagrees with the action of tbe Houee refusing to raiee the school ege on economical and physical grounds. LAND BOARDS. The deadlock between the two Chom bers, arising out pf a clause m the Land Bill, dealing with Land Boards, has been satisfactorily got over by a comptomise, by which Land Boards shall cootinuo m office until the end of next region with a view to introducing fresh legislation on the subject early next session. Members of Land Boards, who are also member- of Parliament, will not be allowed tp draw fees m tbe interim without rendering themeo]. es amenable to the provisions of the Disqualification Act, CLBABING Ur. In order to get through the business by to-morrow night, work is being very rapidly pushed through, and the House will probably Bit very late again to-night, to transact all neceßcary business. This afternoon the second reading of seven Bills was taken m as many minutes Ministers content themselves with mprely moving the order without remark or ex planation. The only remaining measures over which there is likely to bo much dis cussion aro the Loan Bill and Naval Defence Bill. Wellington, Deoember 21. change of taxation. Mr Tanner has given notice to move the following Important resolution on the first favorable opportunity next session : "That It Is the opinion of this House that it is desirable that a ohange should be made In the form of direct taxation, and tbat Government be requested to repeal the Property Tax Act and bring forward a Land Tax Aot and Income Tax Aot m lieu thereof, the Land Tax to be on the unimproved value of the land without exemption, the amount derived therefrom to be treated as land revenue and paid into tbe land fund account, tbe Income Tax to have exemption and tc be treated as ordinary revenue." MINIMS COMPANIES. During the debate on the Property T»3 > Aot this morning, Mr Cadman enquired > whether Government would make some amendment m the present law In regard , to tho tax on mining property, ia th< direction of fostering the use of forelgr capital m mining companies. He polntec i out that at present numbers oi mining I companies are being formed at Home foi j working colonial mines, but tbe presen system had the effect of frightening thin away. Iv reply Major Atkinson statec that lt was impossible to deal with thi I matter this session, but lt was a most lm portant question and would receive thi j attention of the Government during th recess.

I _—■>_■»— lp___—__—- We know tbat there is nothing on eartl equal to American Co.'s Hop Bitters as B | family medicine. Look for I " Rooan on Rats."— Clears out rats mie« * I roaches, flies, ants .bed-bugs, beetles, ineeotf s skunks, jaok-rabbitg spinoff* gOP. • . L cb emiiti »a_ ftutypitt \

SACRED HEART SELECT SCHOOL

! The annual distribution of prizes m > oonneotlon with the Sacred Heatt Seleot ■ School took place at the Convent yester day, and m aocordnnoa with the usual custom on such occasions, very oareful > preparations were made for the reception of the large number of visitors who attended. An attractive programme of musical items had been prepared, and the ' room m whioh the concert waa given and the presentation of prizes made was very tastefully decorated. Specimens of the work of the pupils attending the school were on view and elicited the enoominma of the visitors. The needle and crewel work, painting, artificial flowers, etc, were even more creditable than was the oase last year, when we took occasion to specially comment on the excellence of the work displayed, and the good Slaters are entitled to tho very highest oredlt for the success that has attended their labors. The exerolse books were modelß of neatness and evidenoed tha oareful and painstaking manner In whioh the pupils had been taught. The concert passed off m a most success ful manner, all the items being rendered In a manner that was really creditable The programme waa aa follows : — Daet (two Pianos), " Moonlight on the Lake," Misses Wilkinson, A. Henry, Adams and Hannan ; Song, "Tel me where do Fairies Dwell," Senior Class ; Solo (two Pianos and Harmonium), " Tired," Miases Adams, Wilkinson and Hannan ; Song, >' The Robin," Junior Class ; D not (two Pianos), " Little Buds," Misses Suther land, McOormiok, Baylis and O'Malley ; Duet (Vooal), "The Silent Teaohera," Misses Berg and A. Henry ; Solo (Violin), "Wedding March," Miss Wilkinson; Duet (two Pianoß), ••Frozen Nest," Misses Hannan, A. Henry, M. McOormiok and Wilkinson ; Song, " The Elfin Call," Senior Class ; Solo (two Pianos), "Beauti ful Summer Evening." Misses Wilkinson and Hannan ; Solo (Vocal), " The Blind Girl to Her Harp," Miss K. Henry ; Duet (Piano and Harmonium), " Benediotus," from Mozart's " Twelfth Mass," Miss A. Henry, Wilkinson, and Hannan. The concert conoluded with a drama In two acts, "The Martprdom of St. Agnes," the characters iv whioh were taken by Misses Wilkinson, Dunoao, Crowe, _L McCLrmlck, B. Berg, L. McG. andel, Hanuam, C. Berg, K. MoOormlck, Sutherland and A. Henry. This was performed m an ex cellent manner, the young ladles giving evidence of oareful training m their re spective parts. Tbe prizes were tben distributed by the Rev. Father Oh attagnon, who made a speech appropriate to the occasion. Following is the PRIZE LIST: Good conduct — Mies Duncan. 18 . C_lßß. Christian Dootrine — Miss M. Adams, Ist ; Miss A. Henry, 2nd. Bible History— Miss Crowe, Ist ; Miss MoCormack, 2nd. Anoient History — Miss Hannan, Ist ; Miss K. McCormaok, 2nd. Irish History— Miss Crowe, Ist; Miaa K. McCormaok, 2nd. English History— Miss M, Adams, let; Miaa Crowe, 2nd. Modern Geography — Miss Hannan, Ist ; Miaa A. Henry, 2nd, New Zealand Geography — Miss G. Berg, lat ; Miss O. Wilkinson, 2nd, Grammar— Miss Crowe, Ist ; Miaa A. Henry, 2nd. Dictation— Miss O. Berg, Ist ; Miss Han nan, 2nd. Astronomy— MCsn O. Berg, 1st ;" Miss Han- ' nan, 2nd. Arithmetic— Mlbs K. MoCormack, Ist ; ' Miss 0. Wilkinson, 2nd. Book-keeping — Miss K. MoCormaok, Ist ; Miss 0. Wilkinson, 2nd. Composition— Miss Crowe, Ist; Miaa K. MoCormack, 2nd. i Letter-Writing — Miss Crowe, let ; Miss K. MoCormack, 2nd. Parsing and Analysis— Miss Crowe, lat; Miss Adams, 2nd. Reading and Reoitation — Miss C. Berg, Ist ; Miss Crowe, 2nd. Writing— Miss Crowe, Ist ; Miss C. Berg, 2nd; Ornamental— Miaa C, Berg, Ist ; Miss A. Henry, 2nd. Algebra — Miss K. MoCormaok, Ist; Miss M. Adams, 2nd. 2nd Class. Christian Dootrino— Miaa Dunoan, Ist; Miss K. Brophy, 2nd. Bible Hißtory— Miss Brophy, Ist; Miss Duncan, 2nd. i Irish History — Miaa M. MoCormaok, Ist ; i Mies K. Sutherland, 2nd. ( English History— Mies K. Sutherland, Ist ; Miss MoCormaok, 2nd. Modern Geography— Miss K. Sutherland, Ist; Mies M. Duncan, 2nd. New Zealand Geography— Miss M. MoCor maok, Miss K. Sutherland, 2nd. Grammar— Mies M. Harkin, Ist ; Misa M. MoCormack, 2nd. Beading ond Booitatio n— Mies DuncaD, let ; Miss K. Brophy, Snd. Arithmetic— Miss K. Sutherland, lat ; Miss M. MoCormaok, 2nd. Composition and Letter-writing— Miss Dun can, Ist ; Miss M. MoCormaok, 2nd. , Plain and Ornamental Writing— Miss Dun oan, Ist ; Miss M. MoCormaok, 2nd. 3rd Cuss. Christian Doo brine— Miss Nevin, Ist ; Miss L. McGrandell, 2nd. Bible History— Misß L. McGrandell, Ist ; Miss M. Nevin, 2nd. English History— Miss M. Nevin, Ist ; Miss L. McGrandell, 2nd. Reading and Recitation — Misa L. Mo Gran dell, lat ; Miss B. Berg, 2nd. Modern and New Zealand Geography — Miss L McGrandell, Ist; Miss K. Brankin, 2nd. Grammar— Miss L. MoGrandell, Ist ; Miss M. Nevin, 2nd. Arithmetic— Miss M. Nevin, Ist ; Miss M. Clark, 2nd, General Progress — Miss Madden. 4th Class. Christian Dootrine— Miss H. Vinoent, Ist ; Miss K. Prendergast, 2nd. Reading and Recitation— Miss K. Brankin, Ist ; Miss M. Daly, 2nd. Modern Geography— Misa K. Prendergast, Ist ; Miss H. Morris, 2nd. Grammar— Miss T. Smithel, Ist ; Miss M„ Daly, 2nd. Arithmetic— Miss H. Morris, Ist ; Misa K. Prendergast, 2nd. Writing -r-MiBB M.Daly, Ist I MiBB H. YiDf oent, 2nd. sxn Class. Christian Doetrino— Miss A. Thomas, Ist ; Miss M. O'Malley, 2nd. Reading and Recitation— Miss M. Carrole, Ist ; Miaa A. Thomas, 2nd. Geography— Mißa M. O'Mal'oy, lot ; Miss A. Thomas, 2nd. Grammar— Mise M. Bayliß, Ist ; Misß A. Carrole, 2nd. Arithmetic— Mißß M, Doniby, let ; Misa A. Thomas, 2nd. Writing and Tabloß-r-Mias M. Bournique, lBt ; Misa M. Denihy, 2nd. Order and Neatness— Misa MoCormack, Ist prize. Devotedness — Miss McCormaok, let prize. Flower-making— Miss Dunoan, Ist; Miss 0. Wilkinson, 2nd. Singing— Misa 0. Wilkinson, Ist ; Miaa C. Berg, 2nd. Music— Miss Hannan, Ist ; Miss C. Wil kinson, 2nd, Violin-. Mies 0. Wilkinson, let; Miss A. Henry, 2nd. Painting— Miss Duncan, pri&o. ' Drawing — Miaa F. Adams, prize. Plain and Fanoy Work— Miss M. McCor maok, Ist ; Mian 0. Wilkinson, 2nd.

ST. PATRICK'S PAROCHIAL SCHOOL.

Good conduot— Amy Hurley. Ist C__sb. Christian Dootrine— Amy Hurley, Ist ; M. | Eilgour, 2nd. Reading— Mary Kilgour, let; Mary Hig. 1 gins, 2nd. Grammar— Mary Kilgour, lstj Margaret > McLaren, 2nd. » Arithmetio— Mary Kilgour, Is t Mary Hig _ins, 2nd. Composition — Margaret McLaren, Ist ; i Mary Higgins, 2nd, k Geography— Amy Hurley, let ; Mary Hig gins, 2nd. . Letter-writing— M rgaret MoLaran, Ist; i Mary Eilgour, 2nd. k Reoiution-Mary giggine, lit $ Amy _*«. .»y,,a_,

Diotation— Mary Higgins, Ist ; Amy He ley, 2nd. Bible History— Mary Kilgour, Ist; Mai Higgins, 2nd. General Progress— Mary Smithel and Mai " Kane. 2nd Class. 1 , Christian Dootrine— Margaret Hurley, lsl i Nelly Doyle, 2nd. ' Reading — Alice Burns, Ist ; Nelly Doyl 1 2nd. Grammar— Margaret Huney, Ist; Alie Burns, 2nd. Arithmetio — Nelly Brophy, Ist ; Lizzi Spring, 2nd. Composition — Sarah McGirr, Ist ; Nell Brophy, 2nd. Reoitation— Katie Nolan, Ist ; Alice Burnt 2nd. Diotation— Nelly Brophy, Ist ; Flora Dot son, 2nd. Geography— Margaret Hurley, lat prize. Letter-writing— Katie Nolan, Ist; Nell; Brophy, 2nd: Parsing— Lizzie Spring, let ; Alice Burni 2nd. 3rd Class. Christian Dootrine— Kate Mummery, Ist Bosie Smithel, 2nd. Reading — Kate O'Connor, Ist ; Liz»i< Mummery, 2nd. Grammar— Mary Carey, Ist ; Liszie Lang don, 2nd. Geography— Boßie Smithel, Ist; Magg. Moran, 2nd. Arithmetio— Nelly Nolan, Ist ; Katie o 'Con nor, 2nd. Transcription— Garty Adams, Ist; RoiW Smithel, 2nd. Reoitation— Katie O'Connor, Ist ; Ada Jjangdon, 2nd. I Mental Arithmetio— Katie Mummery, Ist ; I Mary Toomey, 2nd.

SPORTING.

RAKAIA RACES. The following are the acceptances :— Saddlr Trot, 3 miles, Mr Hood's Polly Mr D-waon'a Topsy Mr Herron'a Pilot Mr Shellook'a Judy Mr Lelthwood'a The Digger Mr Hampton's Maggie Mr Sprott'a Whipper-in Mr Raßaell'a Spark Mr Palmer's Kate Mr O'Connor's Kate Harness Trot, 2 miles. Mr Hood's Polly Mr Herron's Pilot Mr Beattie's Jessie Hurdle Baob, 2 miles. Mr D'xon's Nap Mr Patjraon'a Nor '-Wester Mr Harrison's Marmlon Mr Russell' Tupto Mr Wilson's Oloero Mr Oaborn's Mab Ladies' Purse, Mrs Harrison's Marmlon Mrs Alexander's Doubtful Misa Laing'a Neaia Mrs Osborne's Zaalot Farmers' Plate, Mr Russell's Angelioa Mr Wilson's Ngala Mr T. Hood's May Mr Osborne's Zealot Mr Alexander's Doubtful Mr Harrison's Marmlon

>The "Standard's" Berlin correspondent states that the Crown Prinoe of Germany, who was last summer made residuary legatee to the fortune of a wealthy Fnnco-hating Frenchman, baa deolined the bequest on the ground that he cannot approve tbo testator's motives.

THB ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 21, 1887



VICTORIA HOUSE. ; DIMANT AND COE , rTAVE extreme f ratification m announcing (heir Third Annual Distribution of j JO. Beautiful, Us if ul. Rare and Valuab'o Works of Art, which comprise, — GLASS 'SUGAR BASINS, COLORED, PLAIN. AND ENGRAVED WATER JUGS, BUTTER DISHES, &c, &c, to Cash Purohas-. rs of Parcels to the value of 20s, 40s, and upwards. COUPONS ARE Now BE IKG ISbUED. GIFTS ARE EXHIBITED IN WINDOWS. „ MM ANT & COE. General Drapers and Clothiers, EAST AND TANCRED STREETS. 12 22 ALBERT EOBERTS bas for sale,— Glovers, — RED, WHITE, OOWGRASS, ALSYKE, and TREFOIL. RYEGRASS, COCKSFOOT, a_d RAPE, Golden Tares, Cape Barley, BEED PEAS, SEED OATS (vtriouß kinds), CRUSHED BEANS PLOUGH BHA«EB COOPER'S SHEEP DIP, Acknowledged to be THE LEST IN THE MARKET XMAS. XMAS. XMAS. WE HAVE MADE EXTENSIVE PURCHASES FOR THIS XMAS TRADE. 100 pairs Kaiapoi Tweed Trousers, from lOs 6d 47 Colonial and Ashburton Tweed Suits from, 38s 6d One Case Stockman's Col. Moles 5s lid And are giving Grand Value m Hats, Shirts, Flannels, Drawers, Boots, 4oi MirCHELL~&T TURNER. PICKFORD AND UNDRILL FURNITURE WAREHOUSE, CABINETMAKERS AND UNDERTAKERS; TANCRED STREET, Opposite Union • Bank. NEW GOODS -Chairs of all kinds, Toilet Ware, Pier and Toilet Glasse* Mattreßses and Palliases, Couches, Cheap Perambulators, Furniture to any Design Made to Order. Having procured a very superior HEARSE and MOURNING COACH, Plumes and complete fittings, they are now prepared to undertake FUNERALS IN TOWN OR COUNTRY With Despatch and Economy, combined with reasonable charges. ■■ - , i i ■ i_\ STILL AHEAD OF ALL OTHERS, AND THIS 18 ENDORSED BY THE BUYING PUBLIO. SALES FOR 1886, 45,557 MACHINES. TI 1BI>» record stands unparalled.^lt ia lald?bef» re *be public as the best evidence J of tho merit of the WALTER A. WOOD BINDERS and REAP IKS. This exhibit of Sales showing at once their v lume and th< Ir m irvolloua growth, has always had, and mußt continne to have, *»n irrefutable In fl lence upon the judgment of the farmer In determining what make of maohlne it is prcctlcally and economically his Interest to own/ The best possible test of the merit of machinery Is PprnparlaoD.. This Is the tett npon which we are satisfied to rest the claims of the WALTER A. WOOD HAR. VESTING MACHINES. Each year's addition to tbe record of sales contributes to the value of tbo teßt. It will be seen that more than 45,000 maohlnes have been placod In the hands of the farmera during last season, and it Is everywhere known tbat thete farmers unite m the verdlot that the harvesters, binderß, mowers and reapers tbat do the best work In the grain field and hay field, that are most reidity vi» erstocd and operated by the driver, that are moat eaßlly drawn by tho team, ond last the longest, are those that. bear the name of WALTER A.* WOODi name whichlthene maohlnes have longmade familiar m all olvilißed;partsos the world, DURABILITY OP THE WOOD MACHINES Saleß of. repairs lew than for any other Machines. It Is a faot attested by agents who sell them, and Fby farmers who use them, thai Wood's Machines requires far Ipsb repairs than any other maehlnesjln nee. No other harvesting maohlnes are as durable end free from breakages, E. FERRIMAN, AsKburton, Agent. again victorious; _-._Tn tii. _-__<_._ fi-n* nri™— Gold Medal and 500 francs awarded to the r^.„ri H ro r dßM.rfX » *»*__ *_,* »_„», _ The " OGW *'"i t 2jVw™* Cabinet Mmt_r of Agrlonltur., and r_SS_*__£>^«'~r o_,F,s_h Govcr^entoffloi.l.. _ ma T__r!_„fn. Ouneral of Agriculture, having personal direction." '^^r^^^ShTln the leading African dailies -yst-west-- .„ _S -n.Vfh-ln the following cable despatch, which was dipped from th c .north and ■o»«»-™ *? e 1° "°" \ t 18 £ 7 ._' A Government Harvebter _, N „ W S^LT waa held near Melon BJuly8 July 29, 30, 31, the most important Euro p * ln . 6 . 2___ ?_B_s The WaSSS A WOOD Machine received first prl_e~g inJ^^^i*^ Wood-frame, Hornby third MoOorn, ,Wn»ely»-Sa c /♦« * T,>n l ton l ß,.a_dtAoktoMt 1 s «bmbt»C-._]io competed m I



Puhlic Notices. r " TENDERS. TENDERS will bo reodved by J. sepi Clark to Noon, December 22nd, foi fi Tr mming, Stubbing and Burning Gorse Fences, enclosing Tinwald Domain, ie Specifications to be seen at Mr Olark'e 51 Office, Tinwald. JOSEPH CLARK, M 12 89 Chairman. ODDFELLOWS' HALL, ASHBURTON, n A PLEASURE TO ANNOUNCE $ SIGNOR AND SIGNORA • Majeronij And their powerful and carefully selected 0 Dramatic Company, will make their a first and only appearance m Ash- r burton on FRIDAY, DECEMBER 23rd, Positively ONE NIGHT ONLY, When will be produced the World-Famed Comedy Drama, entitled *■ TEE FOUNDRY MASTER, j Beiog an English adaptatienfof Georges Ohnet's famous novel, m JiES MAITRE DES FORGES. Madame Majeroni's Dresses alone are worth seeing. Box plan now open at W. ZANDER'S, 1 whore all particulars may be obtained. Admission ; 4s, 3s, und 2s. j 12 97 LIDDY. [A CARD.] Miss Cabson, TEACHER OF MUSIC, (PIANOFORTE AND ORGAN), Burneit Street, 12 101 PAPERHANGINGS! PAPERHANGINGS 1 1 THE Undersigned have just oponed up a splendid assortment of PAPERHANGINGS, SCRIM, TAPES, TACKS, Also,— WINDOW GLASS (ail sizes). W & R LEAD, PAINTS, OILS, VARNISHES, COLORS, DRYERS, TURPENTINE, C.O. Just landing, a splendid lot of House Coal, ex " Hauroto." McCallum & Co., IRON, TIMBER, AND COAL MER- CHANTS, & IMPORTERS. Agentfl for TITAN and TRIPLEX STRAINERa 12*103 _—___—!______________________________ GREAT SALE OF Bankrupt Stock v ov Drapery, Clothing, AND BOOTS. ANDREW OBR having secured tho Btock of A. O PBIOHARD at a great reduction from Invoice Cost, will offer it to the Public on TUESDAY, the 27th DEC, At Unheard of Prices TUESDAY, the 27th DEC. v m ANDREW ORR. Ttorage._storage. WOOL. WOOL. WOOL. i ____ THE Undersigned bogs to announce to his numorous friendß of Ashburton 1 and the surrounding districts that he has takon over tho NEW ZEALAND LOAN AND MER- CANTILE AGKNOY CO.'S STORES IN ASHBURTON, » And is prepared to recoive Wool and Grain for STORAGE or SHIPMENT. Liberal Cash Advances mado on WOOL, GRAIN, SKINS, &o„ In store or con- signed for Sale. WOOLPAOKS and CORNSACKS a the Lowest Prices. TWINE, CHAFF, OATS, OILS, LAMPBLACK, &c. GRAIN bought and sold. | Land and Estate Agent. ! agenTfor— j N.Z. Loan & Mercantile Agency Go Union Inburance Company 1 Brooke's Sheep Dip, Eto. Newest Improved Threshing Machines arranged for. FRED. MAKFJG,



«■ MR F. G. THOMAS, ry QURGEON-DENTIS_ O WILL ry VISIT ASHBURTON ON t WEDNESDAY, 31 st, and THURSDAY *■ 22nd DEOEMBEP, And may be consulted at the Oommerc 0 » Hotel. 12J 10 ASHBURTON BOROUGH COUNOII ifl EXTRAORDINARY VACANCY. 7 T HEREBY give notice that an Electio , A to fill an Extraordinary Vacancy i tho Ashburton Borough Council, cause  by the election of Councillor Harriso: to the office of Mayor, will be held at th Borough Council Chamber, Baring Squar y West, on WEDNESDAY, the 11th da; iof January, 1888 Nominations will be received at th Town Clerk's Office till 12 o'clock Nooi on FRIDAY, the 30th day of Decembe iust. B CHARLES BRADDELL, Town Clerk. . Borough Oounoil offioe,; Ashburton, 2 1st Daoember, 1887. ' i 12 122 SATURDAY, DEOEMBER 24th. > 100 ACRES situated about H ™>'©» Iron the Ashburton County Saleyards. MR T. BULLOCK has received m structions from Mr W. M, Taylor to Sell by Publio Auction at th« Arcade, od the above dato, — His Freehold Property at the corner ol the South and Mitoham Roads, being R.S. 27196, containing 10C Acres. This is well situated, being only about \\ miles from tho County Saleyardß, and a convenient paddock for persons at o distance sending Stock for sale, Terms of payment will ba very liberal Sale at 12.30. T. BULLOCK, 12*88 Auctioneer. SATURDAY, 24th DECEMBER. 300 Acres to let by Auction, for Grazing purposes. MR T. BULLOCK has received in- structions from H. V. Anson, Esq., to let by Publio Auction at the Arcade, on the above date, — 300 Acres, fronting the Main South Road, about 2 miles from the Ashburton County Saleyards, being RSs. 27197 and 27243, with a well-built Dwelling-houEe and Stable erected thereon. For further particulars apply to tho Auctioneer. Sale at 12.30. 12*10. T. BULLOOK, Auctioneer. A PUBLIO TRIAL OF THB Buckeye String Reaper & Binder WILL DB HELD ON THK FARM OF MR GEORGE HARVEY, (Late Cuff and Graham,) JD__o3_rO_S._D, ON FRIDAY, 23rd DEC, 1887, At 1 o'olock. ~ D, THOMAS, 12*117 Azent. Aoh burton. X: McCallum (LATE CF OBR AND ALCORN) -YEGB moat respectf ally to inform the J) inhabitants of Ashburton and Sur- rounding Districts, that he will open on SATURDAY, 16tk INST, Those premises In Tanored Street, known ai Fowler's Buildings, with a large and well Assorted Stook of GROCERIES the best esorlptlons, at Lowest Price, 1 Not« Address, — R. McCALLUM, FAMILY GROOER, Next MITCHELL AND TURNER 10 Proctor & Co., WHOc-ES\LE AND RETAIL OA»H GROCERS, &0., BEQ to announce to the inhabitants of Ashburton and Surrounding Dis* tricte, that we huve just landed our Christmas Goods, and as wo buy largely for CASH, wo are m a position to SfcX j_ Cheaper than any of the ot hor Houses ia Town. We havo also a large and varied Stock of CR.CKERY and IRONMON- GERY, which wo are disposing of at PRIONS that will defy competition. N.B.— See windows for Presents to bo given away at XMAS. Please note the Addreas, — BULLOCK'S ARCADE, Burnett Street. CHRISTMAS Al Hf YEAR'S GIFTS. JUST IN TIME FOR CHRISTMAS. XBAVE just bought from a Home Traveller all his samples of FANOY GO'XDS, TOYS, DOLLS, ORNAMENTS, FANCY BABKETWABE, PERFUMERY, BOOKS, etc., etc., eto. At half-price, and all who want to avail themselves of this opportunity to buy CHEAP GOODS for the Holidays, will do well to CALL AT ONOE, as I will allow a LARGE DISCOUNT on all these Goods and other Articles m Stock. COME EARLY~~AND SECURE BARGAINS. ! W. ZANDER, Tobacconist, Hair Dresser Shaving Saloon, und Fisting Tacklo Depot, EAST STREET. 12 120 1 W. H. Paget BLACKSMITH, HORSE-SHOER, WHEELWRIGHT, AND GENERAL SMITH, j Burneit Street, next " Mall " Ofliae. o T>EGS to announoe that he has taker JL. over the Ooich Building and Wheel wrlght Branoh, lately oarrled on by H Peat, and will oontlnue all branches of th< above business as before. All kinds ol Buggies, Drays, or Carts made and re. paired. Agricultural Implements repalret promptly. ' Horses Shod with skill and care. . n » W. H, PAGET



THE ASHBURTON CALEDONIAN SOCIETY. THE ANNUAL SPORTS (for money prizes by the Society, together with a large number of Special Prizes) will be held on Boxing Day, MONDAY, 26th DEOEMBER, 1887, On the Society's Ground North-west Belt. A Brass Band will be m attendance. In addition to tho usual Men's Races, a number of Old Men's, Women's, Boys', Girls' and Children's R_ces will bo held during tho day. See Postors for full particulars. Admission to Ground, Is : children under 12, 6d ; members and family, free. Commence at 11 o'clock promptly. J. C. DUNCAN, ll e lO2 Secretary. J. _. RESTELL & CO, (LATE TUCKER & RESTELL), Timber and Ooal Merchants, WEST STREET, HAVE mado fresh arrangements for supplies of all classes of TIMBEK Requisite for Building Purposes of Ashburton. Regular Dellvetios from Southland, con* sistinjr of — Red and White Fines, And from Thames, Havelock, and other Northern Ports of Best Dressed Floorings and I Linings, Tho Quality of tho Milling being each as will pive entire satisfaction. A Cargo of ASSORTED TIMBER, RED AND WHITE PINES and MATAf, just received ex " Alert." A LARGE ASSORTMENT OF KAURI, FLOORING. LINING, SHELVINGB, MOULDINGS, SKIRTINGS, ARCHITRAVES. Kept under covor and m good order, dry and seasoned. TOTARA and BLACK PINE of all sizes-— the vory best— coming from the Terawora Saw Mills. Just taken into stock ex " Langstone"-— GALVANISED IRON, Orb Brand, SHEET LEAD, ZINO, CEMENT. Fencing Wire, (barbed aud plain). Boiled Raw Oil and Castor Oil, Red anc White Lead, NEWCASTLE, WESTPORT AND MOUNT SOMERS COAI Always m stock and delivered at an] Railway Station at lowest possibli quotations. Town Orders Receive Prompt Attention. AGEJNTS FOR Northorn Fife Assurance Co. Colonial Mutual Life Association Mr S|. F. Wright's Mount Somers coa  Q. RESTELL & 00.