SPORTING.

RANGITATA BRIDGE RACES.

Tho following are the weights declared for the two handicaps to be competed for at the Rangitata Bridge Races, to come off on Boxing Day : — HANDICAP HDRDLES. st lb. st lb. Kate ... 12 0 j Merrimao ... 9 10 Sawdust ... 11 .9 1 Sir Walter... 9 7 Leah .„ 10 7| Jimn>y ..... 9 3 Seagull ...10 0 Waikomni... 812 Milkman ... 9 12 j AKUND2L CDP. St. lb, St. lb. Kate ... 9 7 Soagnll .., 710 Bawdust ... 9 0 Vixen ... 7 9 Leah ... 8 8 Minnie ... 7 7 Malvina ... 8 4 Full Hand ... 7 3 i Acceptances for the above events are duo on Tuesday next, 20th inst.

MOUNT SOMERS AND SPRINGBURN RACES.

The following weights have been de clared :— HANDICAP HURDLES . St. lb, st. lb. Nero ... 10 9 Squib ... 9 5 Pickwick ... 10 7 Cissie ... 9 2 Wild Rose... 9 10 Whalebone 9 0 Maidof Athene. 9 7 MOUNT SOMBBS COP. Bt. lb. at. ib. Mountain Pickwick ... 9 8 Deer ... 10 12 Maidof Athens 810 Nipper - ... 10 1 Forester .„ 8 8 Bquib ... 9 12 Miss Amy ... 8 7 "Wild Rose.. 910 Lotto ... 8 7 Nero ... 9 10 Acceptances for both events must be lodged with the Secretary, Hood's Hotel, before 8 p.m. on December 22nd. Gipsy King has been purchased by Mr Q, Q. Stead.

MAGISTERIAL.

_-_* ASHBURTON— THURSDAY. (Before Mr John Olivier, R.M.) The following is the conclusion of yes terday's Court : — } CIVIL OASBS, T. and R. Morgan v, W. MoOHmant, elalm £3 3s 2d.— Mr Olayton for plaintiff. —Judgment for amount claimed. T. and R. Morgan v McDonald, claim £4 10s 6d.— Judgment for plaintiff. Reveli v Oox, claim £1 10. 8d — Mr Cathbertson for plaintiff. — Judgment by default. Isabella Hewett v Hugo Frledlander, alaim £3 13s 2d.— Mr Outhbertnon ap peared for plaintiff — Tho plaintiff stated tbat she had been engaged as cook and ' laundress and had remained m defendant's ' employ from September 10 to October 13. : —Mr Friedlander asked for a non-suit, baaing his application on the provisions • of tbe Maraied Women's Property Aot. He said that he allowed Mrs Friedlander a certain sum monthly for household 1 expenses and he argued tbat this con- < stltuted a separate estate and that she was < liable for all olaims whloh were properly 1 made on account of household expenses. ' — The Magistrate could not entertain Mr 1 Fried-lander's application. He ruled that 1 the case was not one to whloh the « Married Women's Property Act was con- > templated to apply, and therefore there > was no g.ound for a non-suit. — There was 1 % farther defence to the effect that the > plaintiff had behaved badly by leaving her 1 employers m the larch at a time when ' there waa sickness m the family.— Judg- < ment waa given for plaintiff for £2 2.. < The Court then rose. 1

ASHBURTON SCHOOL CONCERT.

, A concert m aid of the treat fund of j the Ashburton Borough School was he'd 1 In the Oddfellows Hall last evening. The attendance W-s only moderate, a fact that Ib much to be regretted, as the Cono.rt passed off In a manner that left nothing to be desired, being one of the most enjoyable performances of the kind that we have witnessed. Tho most note- " worthy featnre of the evening was the ■inglng of. the school children. AU tbo ■ Items rendered by them were excellent, . and tbe very greatest credit is due to Mr • Kneen, the beadmattor, who it Is evident - has spared neither time nor trouble m tbe tuition of his yoncg charges. The ' Mayor (Mr T. Scaly) presided and intro duced tbe various performers to the audience: At the commencement it wbb annonnced that encores would not be responded to on account of the very lengthy programme to be sub mitted, bnt this rule was broken In one or two instances, the audience insist ing on a repetition of the items that took their fancy. The entertainment was opened with a round by tho school children, which m common with the other ■elections rendered by them was capitally given. Mr Simpson followed with a sea aong, for which he was warmly applauded Mies Bartatt sang " The dim hills far away" ln an excellent manner. Tho children contributed a laughing sobg which was followed by a humorous song, capitally rendered by Mr Brooks. After another item by the children, Mrs Wllli.ms, was encored for the song given by her. The sohool children gave another Item, after which Mr Williams contributed a song, well rendered. The ohildren then ■ang ." Jaanita," which wbb conceded to be tbe gem of the evening. This song which is a very difficult one for each young performers was rendered m a style which left but little rdbm for Improvement. Mr H. Gates contributed a comlo song, *' Robinson Crusoe," for which he watt encored. The next item was a song by Mrs Dorm, " Jeßole of Dumblano," with a violin accompaniment >by MUb Slca tnoadfl, this being rendered m excallent ■tyle. A piece by the school ohildren brought the first part of the entertain ment to a olose. The second part con listed of a comedy, " The Suspicious Husband," the characters m which were allotted aa follows : — Mrs Pennington, Lydla; M'bs Carry Wildscnlth, Peggy; Miss S. Elston, C'.cely ; Mr Elston, Twitters ; Mr F. Nokes, Tim ; Mr Tasker, a farmer ; Mr J. Pauling, a commercial traveller. The entertainment throughout was of a mo3t enjoyable nature, and it Is to be regretted that the attendance w»3 not so large a3 its merits deserved.

VINDICATED BY CHEMISTRY

+ A very carious bit of history, Ih which chemistry played a great part m vindi cating the bona fides of a fatmer In making a claim on an insurance company, comes from America. Two barns, with their contents, were burnt to the ground. Their owners declared that at the time of ihe disaster the barns were filled with unthreaded wheat, and made their claims accordingly. The insurance company refused to pay, tjie grounds of objection being false pretence, they having been told that the contents consisted of worth less straw only. Experts were engaged Io Inquire into the matter, and these put It into the handß of a chemist, who analysed aomo of tho ashes contained m the bafns, m which was found a high percentage of phosphoric aqld. As straw In, as compared with wheat, poor m the amount of this element, It at onco -beoame evident that the claim was a just one, and the Insurance company at once paid. It is seldom that chemistry has been better employed than m this case, while the history la fall of thought as to the number of oases In whloh It might ba usefully employed. — " WlUs mi Gloaoe»ter BUndltd,"

BACK TO LIFE

» Oris of the moat remarkable operaliona m raadical history was performed at Bv:ff»Io, United States, recently, and resulted In bringing a supposed dead man back to life, or aa near such a thing as can be done by human power. Indeed, the doctors had obtained particulars for tho death certificate, sent for the minister, had m fact made all the arrangements m suoh an event except seeing the under taker, when it was resolved to try a I desperate remedy, which resulted suc cessfully. Patrick Burns, a book-keeper, took an overdose of opium. Towards ovetiing he seemed to bo breathing with muoh difficulty, and Dr George Fell wbb sent for. The man was practically dead, when it was decided to open the wludpipo Insert a tube, and to keep up artifical respiration The operation was per formed by Dr Fell, with the aesistanoe of Drs F. "B. Campbell and L. D Michael. At noon the man was still alive, and m a much Improved, though critical condition, Burns had been drink ing heavily for a few days, and when taking his usual dose of opium made a mistake and took too muoh. During the afternoon he recovered consciousness, re cognised his friends, and beoame able to ask for what he wanted. If the opera tion could have been performed sooner there would bave been no doubt about his reoovery, bnt Dr Fell was not called till the patient had been unconscious for a couple of hours. This Is the first time the experiment of opeaing tbe trachea and pumping air Into it from a tube con nected with a bellows has ever been tried, and will cause a revolution ln the treat ment of oases of opium poisoning. I "He was about gone," said Dr Camp bell, " when Dr Fell thought of ualng the bellows by whloh animals are kept alive during vivisection. We made an inser tion m the irachea, introduced a tube, and then used the bellows: The effect was noticed at ence, and he began to revive. At two o'clock he wbb cut of danger. This is the firßt operation of the kind, we believe." " Then, If this treatment Is followed, morphine poisoning will not be fatal ? " "Tbat is what Dr Felland I think." " And what is the theory ! " " Simply keeping the lungs filled with oxygen ; that is all that Is necessary In any case of this oharaoter. We think It quite a discovery," modestly concluded the doctor.

A FRIGHTFUL ACCIDENT

» A shocking accident Is reported to have occurred In Lincoln (Nebraska) oa Sep tember 22. Hanging from a telegraph pole, and lying along the ground for a distance, was a broken telephone Vvire, which had m some manner become crossed or m connection with one of the electric light wires. As Smith, a work man was passing along the street he saw the wire burning, and attraoted by the strange appaaranoe, and not realising what It was, took hold of it to examine it. The shock he received was terrific, and Lis shrieks brought hundreds to the street. He oould not loosen his hold on tbe wire, and it burned his hands to the bone. In hiß wriihlngs and contortions the charged wire oame m contact with bis head, burning out one of hiß eyes and laylnft the side of hia face open. Where over it struck hia body it cut like a knife. A bystander, realising the peril of the man, ran to bim and grabbed him to pull him from the wire, bnt, by the shock he received whon he came m contact with the body of the m?n, he was knocked ten feet into the street and utterly prostrated so that it was feared he was killed. By this time the electricity had either burned the man Smith loose from the wire, or ho had succeeded In his struggle ln breaking away. He was picked up and carried an adj <ining restaurant, and half-a -dozens physicians summoned. Tho man presented a horrible appearance when taken to the hospital.

AN ELECTRICAL BOY.

« An American jonmal gives tho following account of the *' electrical boy " mystery : ' — Johnny Norton, who a few years ago was well known all ovor the "country as Bunnell's " electric boy," is now working m this city as a oompoaifor, In reply to the qcery of a reporter as to what hid become of the electricity, he said : "When I waa on exhibition I waa enclosed m a oblong stall about seven or eight feet long, the front of which waa like a narrow counter. Opposite the counter wbb a rail which only allowed the visitors to pass m single file. A long strip of cocoa matting served as a carpet for the passage way and also a* a cover for a sheet of zinc, which extended beneath it, running the length of the stall. My box was .similarly Invested with zinc and matting. Attached to the sheets of metal bnt hidden from view, were the two poles of a galvanic battery, one undor my feet and the other m the paßsage. Now, any* ono pa?sing over the z'no and touching me behind the counter completed the circuit and received a shock. So did I. The mufring of course had to be kept damp, water being the oouductor. It was surprising what intelligent people were duped by the trick' Why, ] waa kept (shaking bands and being fingered from morning until night. M.ny is the 2dol note 1 received from doctors and others for a couple cf drops of my blood for analysis, Thoro wab a lot of fun ln tho business ; but I had to give it up, aa tho oonßtant Btrain cauaed by tho battery was too much for me."

MONKEYS OPENING OYSTERS.

«. So many people have expressed their surprise at hearing that I constantly saw monkeys breaking open oysters with a stone on the islands off South Burmuh, that it may be oi interest to give a short description of their method of using such a tool writes a correspondent In "Nature." Tho low-water rooks of tho islands of the Mergnl Archipelago are covered with oysterß, large and small. A monkey, probably macaens cynomulyus, prowh«, about the shore when tho tide la low, opening the rock oysters with a atone by striking the base cf the uppor valves until it dislocates and breaks up. Uo then extracts the oyster with his finger and thumb, occasionally putting hia moulh -tralght to the broken shell. On disturb ing them I generally found that they had selected a Btono moro apparently for convenience ln handling than for its valuo as a hammer ; and It was smaller m proportion to what a human being would have selected for a proportionate amount of work. In short, It was usually a stono they could get thoir fingors round. As tho rocks crop up through tho low water mud, the stone had to bo brought up from high water mark ; this dißtanoo varying from teu to eighty yards. This monkey had choßen the easleat way to open the rock oycter, viz., to dislocate tho valve by a blow en tho baao of tho upper one, and to break the ehell oyer the attaching muscle. The Ribbon also frequents theqe island?. But I never caw ono of them on the beach. .

DIARY

Moonlight Evenings.

I The Moon at 3 days old shines till abou 8 o'clock. The Moon at 6 days old shines till abou half-past 10 o'olook. The Moon at 8 days old shines till nearly 1 o'clock m tho morning. The Moon at 12 days old shines frort sundown till about 4 m tho morning. The Moon at 15 days old is full, and shinei all night. The Moon at 18 days old rises about 9 p.m shines till morning. The Moon at 21 days old rises about 11 .m. and shines till morning. Tbo Moon at 24 days old rises about 2 a.m, shines til morning, The Moon at 27 days old. rises about 4 a.m, and shines till sunrise.

THE ASHBUETON GUARDIAN, FRIDAY, DECEMBER 16, 1887.



~"~ ~~~~ " ' Moon 'i Sun Stm Moon Moon ago at Rises. Bats. Riacs iSets. noonda a.m. p.m. 10 Saturday ... 4.15 7.29 1.16 1.42 21 11 Sunday .. 4.16 7.30 1.47 2.51 25 13 Monday .. 4.16 7.31 3.22 4.8 38 13 Tuesday .. 4.16 7.32 2.68 6.32 27 14 Wednesday.. 4.16 7.33 3.43 6.34 28 1* Thursday .. 4.10 7.34 431 7.43 0 1« Friday.. .. 4.17 7.34 6.28 8.4G 1



Public Kot cea. £5 REWARD, c FT^HE above reward will be paid to any JL one giving such information as will '° lead to the c r nviction of the person or *■'' persons who, on Sunday night, the llfch it.ot , opened paddcck ga'e adjoining to tho Canterbu y Mills, thereby allowing my horses to stray, D. -H. BROWN, C.nterbury Mills, 13h Dec 1887. 12 76 ! d £20 REWARC. , j TN oocßoquonco of tho amount of _S. Poaching going on m the Creeks on the Lfgmhor Estate, the above reward will be paid to anyone giving information that wili lead to a conviction. From this dato ftQ ONE will bo per. mitted to fish m tha Creeks on the Lagmhor Estate. U*sß HO NT ALP McLEAN. 10! FOR SALE. ON Account of the Trustees of tbo late Walter Hau.ni.li,, — R.S. 15496, South Rakaia, comprising 400 acres, Including the growing crop of Wheat. Further particulars msy he obtained from O AS. W, TURNER, Land and Estate Agent, 12 28 South Raksia. George ' Jameson TURNIP AND RAPE SEEDS. T7OR SALE- Popple nnd Qteea Top j} Aberdeen, Mammoth, Greyijtone, and other varieties, These havo boen thoroughly tested, and are guaranteed new and fresh GEORGE JAMESON, Ci Ashburton. ! fool Season .8.7-88. LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES made on Large or Small Clips at Curs-Hri Rates, Woolpacks and Twine Supplied. GEORG3 JAMESON, Ashburton,' ■ Wool, Wool. MESSRS MILES AND OOi beg to inform their friends apd clients that they propose holding Local Auction Sales of fool 3 Throughout the Season ns usual, and are now prepared to make Liberal Advances on large or small clips free of Commission, and at a low rato of interest. 1 SALES will be held as formerly m ; MR GEO. JAMESON'S SHED, WEST I STREET,! Whore every care and attention will be D given to each lot entrusted to our care. The Shed ia well lighted, convenient, and m Bvery way suited for tbe pioperdisplav Wool. WOOLPACKS AND TWINE supplied , at -LOwusl Current Rates. J. T. FORD, Auctioneer. GEORGK. .7 A Agsat; H • * . T. Bullock TO FARMERS ASD OTHERS. The ChristcMrcli Finance -Co,-— (LIMITED,) - CAPITAL £50,000 REGISTERED OFFICE - 8 Cathedral* Square, CHRISTCHURCH; THIS COMPANY ia making CASH ADVANCES on GROWING CROPS, WOOL, LIVE AND DEAD - STOCK, FARM PRODUCE of every description, and any other Class of Security For pnrticulars apply to THOMAS BULLOCK, Auctioneer, 12 83 Aehbnrton. FOR SALE. PIANO, equal to row, by "jlßoßener," full trichord aud Iron frame. T. BULLOCK, TO FARMERS. TTIOR SALE— A new WOOL PREBS. T. BULLOOK. FOR. SALE. — An improved Farm of 245 Acres, being R.S. 27237, situated F about 5 miles from Chertsey. Low price and liberal terms apply to II T. BULLOCK. 5 Q^** 1 * "~ Lot 28 > Trevorton, near the 3, owt_/L/« Presbyterian Manao, contain- ing about £-acre, with 3-roomed Honsp * thereon, for sale at tho above priced Terms if required.— Apply to T. BULLOOK. \ mHREE- Roomed Cottages near the Gas JL Works to let al a low rental. T. BOLLOCK g — _ d fl \0 LEU— 7- Roomed House m Burnett 6 JL street near tho Orange Hall, . T. BULLOOK. 10 mO LET at a low rental .— 4-RH>ji_d 0 JL Cottage at Hampstoatl. T. BULLOOK. .. , n TINWALD. k tj\o LET, at a low rental, a 3-Roomed J_ Cottage, noarMnSiiEAREKs, Machinist, y Apply to IT. BULLOCK. |7\OR SALE at a low price and on Ij liberal terms, 15 acreß of land with 2-roomed Cottage thereon, fronting tho Fahfield Road, not far from the County Saleyards. Apply to T; BULLOOK. TINWALD. fr O LET— A Four-rocmed House with JL Shop, adjoining Mr Heseltine's pro- perty, aud near the Railway Station. A e»v rental will be accepted. T. BULLOOK. ( TREVORTON. ■ n\o LET. —Trevorton House, contain; 1' JL ing 9 Rooms together with about acres of land laid out as follows ; — Large. •' Lawn m front of the Honso, Shrubbery ./, round about it, and a bolt of forest trees, JiJ Remainder m grass paddock j|* There is also a Stable and Coach hcUsQ "' erected oa the property. j T BULLOCK|



us to another CRISIS m tho History of Lii kCLAUS, who is expected here between tl md fitting reception of the abovo m ntione as procured from the best Markot a LAHG NERY, BOOKS, TOYS, FANOY GOOD! ENTS, and other GOODS too numerous I NW PBEMISEB. aess, the Proprietor has erected Lrge an -sot Hotel, East Stroot, which will bo oponc and see the Is tables ; como ;md boo the C res at lowest possible prices. Come one TH. SMALL PROFITS, LARGE AND 3 MOTTO of the Proprietor. -ELM- JONES- >e opened for tho XMAS Trade, Ijgj^SoO d Bills. 12 S Public Notices. — — PAPERHATOINGS. A NICE assortment of the above no\ m Stock and to arrive ; also PAINTS, OILS, COLORS, AND VARNISHES 11*45 JOHN ORR & Co. Wool Season, 1887-88. WE are preparod to make LIBERA! CASH ADVANCES against Larg or SMALL Clips of Wool, whether in- tended for Sale In ASHBURTON OR ELSE- WHERE. We have made moat satisfactory arrange] ments for SHIPPING CLIENTS' WOOL, If prices realised m Ashbnrton a-e nol considered satisfactory. It Is our Intention to hold PERIODICAL WOOL SALES Throughout the Season, Of which due notice will be given, anc as our GRAIN STORE, which was con- strnotod with duo rogard to LIGHT, wll be EMPTY, we shall have an opportunit; of displaying the Wool to the very bes advantage, which should be a dislderatuc to the Seller. Charges exactly the same as Ohristohuroh Farmers, consult your best Interests, am Sell locally, thereby saving Railway Freight. WOOLPACKS AND TWIM for thsJ BEST QUALITY SUPPLIED, H. MATSON & CO. MESSRS FRIEDLANDER BROS, HAVE FOR SALH. THE FOLLOWINQ- SHEEP. 1 O 000 MERINO Evvcs 1 Ir\r\n Merino I iKJKJKJ Wothera | „• Ptnn 8-TOOTE Merino | „ OUU Wethers I .g "1 X f\n 2-TOOTH Morino * » JLOyJKJ ■ Eweß and j§ Wethers 2 3r\kf\n Full-Mouthed «H UUU Merino Ewes <=> 1000 D 8 Do J i GikClkClC, Morino Hoggets , 4UUU m tho Wool fIAAA LAMBS, Ist U UUU Crosß, delivery end of February ALS O , — \ THE FOLLOWING PROPESTIBb— ■\-\K ACRES, beiner B.R. No. 2007? i-JLtJ 20079, '20295, at ABhton, l.itel; occupied b 7 Mr Thos. Mageo. "1 C\C\ ACRES, being R.S, 23585, 28580 a AUU Alford Foreat. A (\f\ ACRES, laid down In grass for ■-l-V/vr years, divided into 2 paddocl-f with stable thereon, at Kyle. h '(~\(~\ ACRES m grass, 'for 6 years, a IUU Dromore. ZLO O AORES «' at Ashburton. t ( \C\ ACRES, beiDg part of JltiS.7lß_fa LUU Wakanui, now occupied by M R. Adams. LOTS 10, 17, 18,19 and 20 each containiai about £ an aero, fronting Winter's Road ni< 1 Charles streot, b eing immediately opposite tb ■ Woollen Factory, i LOT 77, fcou.h-east Town Belt, Ashburtor containing £-acre, with liwel-ing-liouß thereon. TOWN TECTIONS No 10-16, 1047, 106 | Pofcrr Bfcroofc. , TOWN SECTIONS No 580, 581, with 4 roomod Houao on each {Section, Camero strict. TOWN SECTIONS No UGS aud.GGG, Par Btreet. For price, terms, and full particulars appl; to the undersigned. i _____________________»_______-_-__-___-_. OUK SECOND WOOL SALE OF THE SEASON Will bo held on 6th JANUAEY, 1888. Galcß of Horses, Figs, Oattlo, Produce an Furniture on Saturdays; Stock Sales on Tuesdays. Sheepskin Sales every second Fridayi RAKAIA MONTHLY SALE, Ist THUGS DAY of the month, PEIEDLANDER BEOS., PETER WILLIAMS, v - tioneer*



__E3Z_. IMI-_ y npHE Revolution of time has brought JL customary m the arrival of SANT. 2 24th and 25th inst. To afford a proper t Ly! distinguished visitor, the undersigned bi k and VARIED assortment of STATIO: If . GLASS and BASKET WA BE, ORNAM _, j particularise. ! OPENING OP"l In order to extend and facilitate Bush commodious premises adjoining the Somoi temporarily for the XMAS tiado. Come j tables. All (•' oods marked m plain figu; ' Come all 1 1 To avoid the crush. [i SCHOOLS LIBERALLY DEALT WI v QUICK RETURNS ia tht 3 ~~ N.B.— Both Houses of Busiuess will t . Han Public Notices. t t i XMAS PEESENTS. EVERY Purchaser of DRAPERY this month of THREE POUNDS and upwards will be presented with a Handsome Album, Copies now on view m tho Window. JOHN OEE & 00. December 2ud, 1887. ''' i . SPECIAL NOTICE. A LAEGE SHIPMENT OF MENS' AND YOUTHS' Tweed Suits, Boy's Knlckor and Jersey Suits, Felt and Tweed Hats, now shapes, Shirts, &o. Suitable for Xmas. JUST LANDED, ' To be] sold extra- ordinarily cheap. John Orr and Co. i _ i i ; CHRISTMAS ! APPKOACHING. ) t T THEREFOBE consider it my duty to i JL inform my numerous Clients and tbe a Public generally, that I have just landed the Christmas requisites, viz. : — New Currants, Elemos, Valenc'aS, and ' Sultana Raisins, and as thoso Fruits men- tioned are both Large and Blooming, I anticipate a large and ready SALE to the Lovers ot good FRUIT; also, m addition * to the forogoing Lin- s, I have securod some good parcels of ALMONDS, both Sweet and liitter, also ALMONDS m Shells, Barcolonian, Brazilian, Monkoy, and Chinoße ; Candied Pools, Lemon, Orange and Citron ; also a variety of other - parcels, which Include some excellent , value m Italian goods. Crystallised traits, i, Prizo Packetß, Luaky Bags, and many i other interesting and amusing commodities for tho Lit'le Folks, and whilst courting an inßpeotion of my Stock, I would beg to tender my warmest gratitude for tho support whioh I have received from my Friends and the Public during my business career, assuring them too, tbat as I am 0 now the oldest and largest Retailer of GROCERIES m Ashburton, it gives me nn exceptional advantaae over smaller ' Houses, with regard to purchasing powers jj m the Wholesale Markets ; consequently » my Customers and tho Publio can rest assured that they will got the beßt vulue for thoir money if thoy will but CALL and inspect cur largo and assorted Stock of GROCERIES, coupled with House- hold Furnishings, Ironmongery, Cooking Utensils, Crockery, China, Glass, and - Earthenware, Majolica Ware, Clocks, and i many other remarkable lines too numerous, ! to quote, but all SOLD at the Lowest LegHinaato Prices, Country orders pnuctually executed and a despatched without delay, whothor by Post Cards, Tolegrams or Letters. Aa my staff of assistants aro efficient '» and responsible, Customers will bo waited V upon with civility. 5 Please note thb Addhuss, — \\ Da McFarlane, WHOLESALE & RETAIL GROCER. B __ . ITALIAN WAREHOUSEMAN AND a GLASS, CHINA & CROCKERY IMPORTER. r BRANCHES— East Stbbbt, Burnett v Street, Havklook Stbebt. * WARE3QU;6E. AND OFFICES.



Auctions. SP3CIAL ENTRY. _-_.____. FRIEDLANDER BROS, will sell b Public Auction, — 1 Piano by "Josephstein" (now), Lawn Mowers, 1 Iron Safe, by 1 Porry and Jrons, Lawn Tennis Se' Oheßt Drawcrp, Chairs, Sofas, Ha Tester Iron Bedstead, Poultry, &< FRIEDLANDBR BROS. PETER WILLIAMS, 12§83 Auctioneer. SPECIAL ENTRY. ' SATURDAY, 17th DECEMBER, 188^ _A_fc 1 o clcclr MESSRS FRIEDLANDER BROS have rocoivod instructions to Sel by Public Auction, — i A DRAUGHT MARES and GELD IU INGS. 8 HACKS and LIGHT HARNES! HORSES -J GRASS MOWER (without reserve; ISamuelson REAPER and BINDEI (string) FRIEDLANDER BROS. PETER. WILLIAMS, 12*82 Auotloneer. SALE OF PRIVILEGES. SATURDAY, 17tu DECEMBER. T C. DUNCAN has received instruc " • tions to Soil by Publio Auct'on, a( his Mart, Arcado, the following Privilege, m connection with tho ABhburton Cata donian Society's Annual Sports, viz. : — Publican's Booth Confectioner's Booth Cards Right of Sportß. oale at 12.30 p.m. rf. C. DUNCAN, 12*53 Auctioneer. •SW, VALUABLE ;j~?^ UNREDEEMED PLEDGES W X <<Q ENGLISH LEVEB W °° WATCHES. And all kinds of JEWELLERY. MR A. HARRISON, instructed by I. Salek and Co,, Pawnbrokers, will soil by auction at his Faleroom on BATURDAY, 17th DECEMBER, 1887, QQ LADIES' and Gents' God and Silver Lover Watches, Gold and Silver Chains, Rings, Studs, Portmanteaux, Violins, Acc^rdeonß, Concertinas, etc , eto. 456 18 carat Lady's Gold Watch and Chain, 3890 F Lever, 282 S.H. Lever, 616 2 Gold RiDgs and Gold Chain, C9l pair Gold Earrings, 704 S.H, Lever, 715 Diamond and Gold Ring, Watch and Chain and Pin, 714 Gold Ring, 283 Lady's Gold Watch, 453 MeerFchaum Pipe and Gold Pin, 191 Cutlery, 283 Opera Glass, 218 Silver Necklet and Locket, 213 Portmanteau, 313 Silver Cha n and Greenstone, 255 S H. Lever and Chain, 414 Cruet Stand, 292 Clock, and a tremendous quantity of other unredeemed pledges too numerous to particularise. Sale at half-past 1 o'clock sharp. I2fGB A. HARRISON, Auctioneer. SATURDAY, 17m DECEMBER. SPECIAL ENTRY /"\N Account of a Christchurch client, — Q DRAUGHT HORSES Q UNBROKBN DRAUGHT COLTS Sale at 1 o clock, 12180 T. BULLOOK, Auctioneer. SATURDAY, 17th DECEMBER, House and Section at Hampstead for Sale. MR T. BULLOOK has reoelved In- atruotions to Sell by Publio Auction, at the Arcade on the abovo date, LOT 138, containing quarter-acre front- ing Wellington street, Hampstead, on which is erected a two-roomed dwelling house. Intending purchasers aro Invited to inspeot this property and attend tho sale. Terms Liberal. Sale at 12.30, T. BULLOCK, 12J61 Auotloneer. SATURDAY, DECEMBER 24th. 100 ACRES situated about 1 \ miles from the Ashburton County Saloyarda. MR T. BULLOCK has received m fitructionß from Mr W. M. Taylor to Sell by Public Auction at the Arcade, on tbe above date, — His Froohold Property at tho comer ol tho South and Mitcham Roads being R.S. 27196, containing 10( Acres. This is woll situated, being only abou' \\ milos from tho County Saleyardp, an< a convenient paddock for persons at i distance sending Stock for sale. Tormß of payment will be very- liberal Sale at 12.30. T. BULLOCK, 12*88 Auctioncor. SATURDAY, 24th DEOEMBER. 270 Acres at Alford' Forest for Sale by Publio Auction. MR T. BULLOOK has received m Btructiona from H. V. Anson, Eeq. to Sell by Public Auction, at the Arcade on the abovo dato,— 27o Acres at Alfon Forest, as follows, viz : — R.S. 21246, containing 100 ACRES RS. 20420, containing 100 ACRES R.S. 21788, containing 40 ACRES And part of R,S. 20237, containing 3i ACRES. Any of these Sections can bo parchnsoc ( soparatoly if desired, and on very libera { forms. Full particulars can bo obtaine< ( from tho Auctioneer. Sale at 12 20, 1 T. BULLOCK. I 12*48 Auctioneer. TOWN PROPERTIES, RURAL LAND , &c , for salo by Order of the Mort gageea. MR T, BULLOOK has received m Btructiona to sell by Public Auctioi at tho Arcade on SATURDAY, 24th DEOEMBER, By order and on account of the Mortgagee): T,B. 907, 908, 909, 910, fronting Gre : street, on which is erected 1 Cottngos of 3 rooms and 1 of i rooms, with Verandah nnd Fcullory Any of thoeo can be purchase* separately on exceptionally eaey terms o payment. Albo, 267_.- Acres of rurol Land m its nativi . Htate, fronting tho Maronan Bond ) about 2 miles from tho Hind Railway Station, being R.S. num bored 33344,33345. This affords a favorablo opportunity fo persons acquiring Freehold Land ai a lov price and on liberal terms. Salo at 12.30. ' T, BDLLQOK^



Public Notice ■ Saturday, n™ December. specialHentry. i GRASS MOWER* Sale at I o'clock 12*84 T. BULLOCK, Auotloneer. MR F. G. THOMAS, CJURGEON-DENTIST 0 "WIEL t VISIT ASHBURTON ON * WEDNESDAY, 31bt, and THURSDAY, 22nd DEOEMBER, V And may be consulted at the Commercia i Hotel. 12 81 s SLAUGHTERING LICENSE. . T HEREBY give notice that I intend 1_ at the County Council meeting m I January, 1888, to apply for a Slaughtering 1 iconse for large and small cattle for • Reserve 1827. W. E. BOND. Longbeach, November 29th, 1887 . 11 161 ■ — ii , ammmmimmamammmmm ODDFELLOWS' HALL. ' MONDAY AND TUESDAY, 19ra AND . 20th DECEMBER. ► TWO NIGITS ONLY. MRS GREENWOOD and her talented Daughters MARIBKL, AGATHA, NORA, RUBY; nnd also MASTER 808, \ will give their GRAND and POPULAR CONCERTS as above. Pianoforte fcolos, Violin Solos, Pianofoite and Violin Duets Pianoforte Duets Solos, Duets, Recitations. Dress Circle, 3a ; Stall b, 2s ; Pit, Ib. i Tickets may be had and seats reserved , at Milner and Thompson's Agency ("Mr i H. M. Joneß.) 12|66 WILDING AND LEWIS, jD ARRISTERS AND QOLIOITORS P. WINDING, Notaey Public. Offices: Next " Mall " Offioe, Barnett-at Ashburton. Mr Wilding will attend tho sittings of the Ashburton Courts on Mondays anc* Thursdays, *od may be consulted pereo. ally on these daye. The firm Is now represented In A; i- buHon by Mr Clayton, an Engl «b Solicitor of considerable experlenoe, i .10 will be In dally attendance at the ol &c to receive Instructions »nd confer v Ith clients HAVING taken over the Grocery and Earthenware Departments of the Business of the late Firm of ORR and ALCORN, I will continue those Branches of tho Business m tho samo Shop for tbe present. I have- regular Shipments of GLASS AND EARTHENWARE, Coming forward from the Manufacturers which enables me to SELL at a PBICE that defies competition. I intend, as formerly, making TEA my speciality. COFFEE ground dally on the Premises. Quality combined with Cheapness will be my Motto. R. ALOORN. P.S. — Having taken over tho debts of the IRONMONGERY and GROCERY Departments of tho lato firm of Oitß and Alcornj persons indebted are hereby requested to settle at once, or call on mo and arrange and Bavo expenses. 9*99 ROBEaT ALCORN. "T I r ANTED Known.— -Special Bargains W for Christinas Goods at Gift Pricop, ANDREW ORR. WANTED Known.— All Goods will bo sold at Wholesale Prices until Ist January, 1888. ANDREW ORR. WANTED Known— All Purchasers receive a present until Christmas. ANDREW ORB. WANTED Known- — Purchased the Samples of an English Wholosalo House at halt price. Goods now on i Show. Splendid selection. ! ANDREW ORR. I ! "TTTANTED Known.— The Publio aro ; VV invited to inspect the Greatest p Bargains m Boots and Shoes over seen m 1 Ashburton,- , ANDREW ORB, i _ ,_ r WANTED Known. -Drefcemaking m stylo and perfect fit (newest fashions.) ANDREW ORR; STORAGE. STORAGE. WOOL. WOOL. WOOL. THE Undersigned bogs to announco to his numorous frionda of Ashburton and the Biirrounding districts that ho has takon ovor tho NEW ZEALAND LOAN AND MER- CANTILE AGENCY CO.'S STORES IN ASHBURTON, i And is prepared to receive Wool and Grain for STORAGE or SHIPMENT. B Liberal Cash Advances made on WOOL, , r GRAIN, SKINS, &c„ m store or con- signed for Sale. WOOLPACKS and CORNSACKS a the Lowest Prices. TWINE, CHAFF, OATS, OILS, LAMPBLACK, Ac. GRAIN bought and sold. Land and Estate Agent. AGENT FOR— N.Z. Loan & Mercantile Agency Cc Union Insurance Company Brooke's Shbei> Dip, Eto. d Newest Improved Threshing, Machinet 8 arranged for. FEED. M4JCEia, U 36 Mburtog,



1 ■ ' 'i»u- ■**w^»"— — — ■ Public Noticea. WANTED APPLICATIONS for the position of OLKRK to tho HAMPSTEAD TOWN BOARD, stating salary required. All particulars cnn be obtained at the Board's Office, Hampstead. Applications to be m by FRIDAY, 30th December, addressed to The Chairman, Hampstead Town Board.' 12 87 TENDERS. TENDERS will bo received by Joseph Clark to Noon, December 22ad, for Tr. mming, Etubbing and Burning Gorse Fences, enclosing Tinwald Domain, Specifications to bo seen at Mr Clark's Office, Tinwald. JOSEPH CLARK, 12 89 Chairman. i ASHBURTON COUNTY STOOK AND SALEYARDS COMPANY, Ltd. TO HOTELKEEPERS AND OTHERS. TENDERS are Invited up to MONDAY, 19th December, for the right to supply Refreshments on Sale Days at the Ashburton and Tinwald Yards. For particulars apply to GEORGE JAMESON, 12 41 Ashburton. j THE ASHBUETON WOOLLEN MANUFACTUKING COMPY. (Limited.) -DEPOSITS RECEIVED In large or small sums at the following Rates of Interest :— Six per cent If fixod for C months. Seven per oent if fixed for 12 months H, SEMPLE, 9*56 - Secretary. 1 WANTED KNOWN. AT I. SALEK AND COs., Licenapd Pawnbrokers, East Street, A FIRST-CLASS Watchmaker and ..TL Jewoller is employed on Ihe Promises. Watches cleaned and repaired, and every description of Jewellery made and repaired at LOWEST CnitISTCHURCH PRICES. <}S WATCH RS CLEANED GLASSES, 6d ; HANDS, 9d. WATERBUHX'S repaired from 2s 6d. N.B, — Waterbury's reduced from 13a fid to 12s. 11 126 THE UNITED DISTRICT CHARIT- ABLE AID BOARD INVITES separate Tenders for SOP- PLIES for tho year 1888, viz. :— (a) For outdoor relief or uso at Christ- church Institutions : — ltations (according to specification), Meat, Broad, Potatoes, Croceries, Milk, Fuel, Modicaf Comforts, Dispensing and Drugs, Boots, Clothing and • Bedding, Funerals, Cartage, Hard- ware, Chimney Sweeping, m Christchurch, Sydenham, St Albans, Woolston, or any other suburb, for supplying recipients of aid m filch Districts (either under one con'.ract or more, at tho option of i the Board) ; . or m any or each of the soveral Boroughs and Country Towns and Districts throughout North Cunterbury and Ashburton. (b) For supplies of all requisites at the Lyttelton Orphanage, and (c) For supplies of all requisites at (he Old Men's Home, Ashburton. Particulars and forma of tender can be obtained from the Board's Office, Worcester Btrcot, Christchurcii ; or the Lyttelton and Ashburton Institutions, Tenders, endorsed as such and addressed to the Chairman of eilhor tho Charitable Aid Committee or tho Orphanage Com- mittee (as may bo), will bo received at tho Bourd's Office up to 5 o'clock of TUESDAY, tho 20th December inst-, and »m the case of Ashburton Homo Supplies only, at the County Council Oflico, Ashburton, np to tho samo time. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. By order, TIIOS. C. NORRIS, Secretary, Chr'stchurch, Oth Decembar. 1887. 12 91 THY KIRKPATRICK'S JAM. CAUTION. NONE is genuine unloss our name [i stamped on each tin, and has ou Registered Trade MaW, "*tora Nelson, on tho label. TR.Y KIRKPATBIOK'S. ; TOMATO SAUCE. • THEfmcst delicious flavoring for Col i ' *Uiop_. SUalis, Soups, ',QravieE I



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