PARLIAMENTARY.

LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL.

FBCDAT, JSOVBMBBB 18.

The Council met at 2 30 p.m. PROPOSED TOTALIBaTOB TAX. Mr Hart moved '- That, m vie* of the financial position of the colony and the necessity for general retrenchment dis closed m the late Financial Statement of the Colonial Treasurer, this Couucil is of opinion that the revenue of the colony should be aided by a tax on the proceeds •rising from the nee of totafisators at race meetings." The hon gentleman, m bringing forwßrd his motion, referred to the general depression existing m tbe colony, and to the facilities with which Banking and other Corporations had m the pait granted loans to individuals, whfcb had a demoralising effect npon •II daises of the community. The hon gentleman at some length took tbe opportunity of reviewing the Financial Statement. It might be urged, he said, that to tax the totallsator might be evi dence that the State sanctioned gambling bat this was not so. He thonght, and In support, he quoted a work by Sir G. O. Trevelyan on the justice 0? taxing opium. Recently be (Mr Uart) visited Wanganuf, and on reading a iooal paper saw that it contained four columns of advertisements relative to racing matters. This he thought WM a bad ilgn of tbe morality of any commodity. "With the object of correct ing th!i evil he had brought forward his motion, The Attorney-General said that there eottld be little doubt that Mr Bart's motion was a well-intended one, but he was not aware that legal gambling waa allowed m any English community. He, personally, should oppcsa tbe motion, which was not, he considered, called for. Mr Shrimski favored theidea of taxing the totalieator if the Legislature made tbe t»x payable to Charitable Institutions. The Oounoil divided with the following remit, ayes, 13 ; noes, 16. The motion was carried. miscellaneous: The Wesleyan Methodist Trust Bill was read a first time. The Gioborne High Pchool Bill parsed through Com mittee and final stages. The Council at 3.30 adjourned to Taes d»* next.

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.

Feidat— Novbmbeb 17.

The House met at 2.30 p.m. WfSLBYA* PBOPEETY TXUST BILL. The Wealeyan Methodist Properly Trait Bill wae read a third time and pissed. QUESTIONS, Beplylng to questions It wbb rotated that if the Railway Boards Bill were passed by the House the* services of the present General Manager of Railways would not be required ; that no amend ment of the Licensing Act would be proposed this eeßß'on ; that it wbb prao- Hcaliy impossible for Government to in terfere with respect to regulating or lessening feei charged by medical men ; that the advisability cf collecting a small t#x on tickets for theatrical entertainments would be considered ; that Government bad an aversion to drawing revenue from totallsators, the Premier stating that be looked forward to the time when they wonld be abolished ; that no amendment of the Bankruptcy Aat would be brought In thf» teuton ; that fcthe Government polloy Bills would be circulated In a few dayt, A OHALLEVQB. Blr Jolins Yogel moved the •djourn- Bent of the House, and spoke at length en the financial policy, protesting against the delay that had taken place m circulat ing the Bills prcmlied to give eff ct to tbe Financial Statement. Referring to ftbe personal hostility shown him by certain members, especially those for Walpawa and Anokland North and West, ht challenged any of those gentlemen to resign bis seat and let him contest it with bhn* He Included the Premier m the challenge. QTJISIIOyS, Farther replying to questions the Government eald that they hod do inten tion of abating fret) rail vay pasßea to member a cf Parlian ent during the recess ; that they did Dot intend proposing b poll tax on bachelor b and spine tera for educational purposes. THE TJBEMPLOYID. , Sir George Grey moved the adjourn ment of the Booae to draw attention to the large number of unemployed that at present were to be found ia the colony. B» urged on the Govern men c the aeceisity of finding some work for theee men, many of whom suffered great hardships. Several other members spoke to a ilmllar effect. The debate was interrupted by the 5.30 p.m. adjournment

EVENING SITTING.

The House resumed at 7 30, LOCAL BILLS. The Prerrier said, m order to make progress with the large number of Local Bills on the Order Paper, he would more that the House at rleiag adjourn till 7.30 p.m: on Monday. He Mobs protested against the Harbor Boardi Bills being allowed to prooeed, The Premier said if the Hodbo wanted an expression of opinion on the propriety of Local Bills, Goremment would have no objection to give them a lead, but he was afraid the Opposition would take advantage of it. He was afraid' that Thursday would be tbe laet day that could be given over to private members' Bills. The motion wan carried. HASDIOFD FJJKCING BIIL. Consideration of amendments made by the Legislative Counoll m the Bammocd Fencing Claims Compensation Bill wee next taken Mr Bruce objected to retrospective legislation, and moved to postpone further deliberation for three months. The House divided, and the amend ments were agreed to by 56 to 18. BUDGET PEBATK. The debate vraa resumed by Mr Izard who said he did not agree with all details of the Govern men t policy, nor was It to be tupposed tbat many could be found whoso viewa concarred m every detail with the Premier's proposition?. If they faithfully carried out their relrercbirenfc scheme they would be the b*st abused men m the olony, b.ut|he rtriored thorn lir thßir boldcest* He objected to the raiting of rphool age by whioh some 10,000 children would be affected, and to the reduction of the papitsttcm grant. He thought a tpving poutd be a&ctefi by g, reorganisation of the same, and making wealthier parents pbo lent their children to State echools contribute something. He agreed with a redo ou of the honorarium, and thought the Council should have none. M< mbers themselves might set an eximpfe of retrenchment m many ways m that Houee by co^ir using their sppetches, etc. Mr Peacock said tbe proposed reductions had his entire concurrence. a He thought $be redaction of members m'gbt inte'lere with doe representation of the country dhrir/jsu arid was m favor of the Council being appointed on some elective basis He did not ooralder there waa time to revise the tariff proposals trra seseion. The Government proposal on the whole warranted him, m giving them general auptsort. " Mr Hutobison chpracterhed theFnsn clal Statement as quite illusory, delusive, and deceptive. Tbe Statement w«u a message of despair to the settlera of New Zealand, Alluding to the Premier's attitude op che t#llff qct tlon b,t

dubbed him the chameleon politician of 6ha c.-mctry. Mr Maoarthor said It was evident from the speech of tbe leader of the Oppoittion that instead of Sir J. Yogel with tbe hrake on, they had had Sir J. Yogel with the blinkers on, for If tbe seuti metits therein expressed were correct the honorable gentlemau must have been much muzzled by hi 8 colleagues. He , concluded that if ihe ninkiug fund had never beon taken they would luve bean brought face to facf* with the gneatl n or retrenchment at a time when they were muoh better abln to face it. There were i some points on which he differed with Ministers, but he was not guiug to press them, as he recoguised that individual feelings must give way if retrenchment was to be secured. With regard to the tariff ho hoped to aea Ft eetrade triumphant eventually, but acknowledged that Pro tection was strong m this Parliament ; not strong enough, however, to carry their point. He was glad to say the Freetraders were bound to vote for tbe Government, or they would be handed over to the tender mercies of tbe other side, who were nearly all Protectionists. Mr Loughrey vras surprised the Govern ment had considered the depression of so little importance that they had included no measure for tbe relief of the country m their policy. He Insisted that the tariff ought to be revised m the direotiou of affording employment for capital and tabor. Settlement on land ought alao to be encouraged. Mr Graham considered Government had shown their polioy clearly and with as much detail as could be expected. ! Major Jackson devoted his attention principally to the Native land question. Maoris should be compelled to pay taxes on all land to which their title had been ascertained. Ho would support the Government bo long as they carried out the polioy they bad proposed. Mr Walker moved the adjournment of the debate, and the House rose at 1,15 a.m,

FIRE BRIGADE DEMONSTRATION

Wellington, November 18. The following members have been choßen to represent the Wellington Muni cipal Fire Brigade In the annual Associa tion competition, which takes place m Ohristchurcb. In February next :— - Assistant foreman J. Lawrence (In charge of the team;, aeeistant foreman H. S. Woolcott, firemen K. Webb, J. Peterson, E. Payne and M. F, Kennedy ; fireman Kennedy will also act as the Wellington delegate at the Conference to be held during the week of the demonstration.

THE WEATHER.

The following ib the meteorological report at Alford Station for the week ending November 18th, 1887 :— ' " High " Date. Shade. m State of weather, low high Sun. Saturday 43- 67- 187. Showers, NE. Sunday 37- 72- 134- Hail & rain, S.W. Monday 35* 55* 124- Rain, S.W. Tuesday 38- 60* 77- Overcast, calm Wed'day 42- 77* 135- Fine, N.E. Tbur'day 37 60- 85- Bain, S. Friday 30- 72« 140. „ g.

CORRESPONDENCE.

We do_ not hold ourselves responsible for tLa opinions expressed by our correspondents.

LIFE INSURANCE.

TO THE EDITOB.

Bib, — Will you permit me to remind polioy-hoidee m th» Government office, who are total abstainers, that aa op portunity is bow affoiderl them of trans ferring frrm tho general to the tem perance section Attention lias already been drawn to the subject m your valuable columns, but I am afraid that the advan tages to be derived from making the transfer are not generally understood, while the absence of any profit m the Acfc'iaries' last investigation hap, through ignorance of the facts, given an impression to some minds that to belong to the abstaining section is decidedly unprofit able. A little consideration will effect ually remove such an erroneous impression From the time when the • Government office was established to the inauguration of the temperance section — a period of about 13 years— hundredsof teettoal folks took out policies, but not until the last few months have they been allowed to take advantage of the superior induce ments to join the abstaining section, co that the amount insured m the separate section subsequent to 1882 lino been n< cessarily limited. When tho Actuaries' report was compiled, the temperance sec tion bad been m existence but three years, and, as a writer m a Napier journal pertinently aßks, v/bat dividend could the general section have paid m 1871, after three years of its existence ? An em phatic proof of the benefit reaped by belonging to the temperance section is shown m the fact that non-abstaining members objected to the Government initiating the separate class. To quote the words of one of them : — " He and others had insured on the existing plan, — abstainers and non abstainers insuring each other. It would be manifestly un just to withdraw now all the better lives, which abstainers undoubtedly were, and leave the drinkers, more or leaa moderate, to themselves." The experiet cc of Life Assurance Societies m the United King dom is decidedly m favor of abstainers, and proveß incontostibly their superior lorgi rltj. The following extract from an address on the subject by Sir William Collins, is all I will ttouble yon to reprint, ao it Is but the experience of all Societies which keep the two classes of lives separately : — "Taking the results of the last seventeen years, from 1866 to 1882, the expected deaths In the temperance section, accord ing to the ordinary tables of mortality, were estimated at 2644 ; while the aotual deathß were only 1861 ; the BurvlvaU above expeotancy, beiDg 783, or 29J per cent. In the general section the expected deal ha, according to the same tables of mortality, were estimated at 4408 : while the actual deaths were 4339; the survivals being only 69, or 1$ per cent, over the tables— thus giving the temperance section r superiority o f no Jess than 28 per cent." In conoluslon I would remind those Interested that the time allowed to trarj fl ier ia limited, and ell applications madi beta Wellington by the 31st December I am, etc , fejDEwrx Ashburton, J.Bth "November. XBB7,

TELEGRAPHIC NEWS.

BRITISH AND FOREIGN.

\ [RBOTKB'a TEMSGBAMS-00PYRWRT.] *

SPECIAL CONSTABLES.

London, November 18. Over 3000 citizens of all classes were sworn m as special constables yesterday.

THE CROWN PRINCE.

(received November 19-b, 1.40. p.m.)

Btßim, November 18. A discharge has set m from the larynx of the Crown- Prince, which indicates that the growth is soft cancerous of the worst kind.

THE CZAR.

His Imperial Majesty the Czar and the Czarina arrived here today, but contrary to expectation were not attended by the Russian Minister for Foreign Affairs.

AUSTRALIAN.

[bkutbr's tblbgrams—cofybiohtJ (Received November 18, 3 p.m.

THE WANTED MEN.

Perth, November 18. The police are actively searching for the three men who recently escaped from Freemantle Gaol, but it is believed the latter have confederates m the bush. The authorities of the prison are greatly blamed for tb.2 lax system of super* vision exercised over that establish ment.

MAILS.

Melbourne, November 18. The English mails, ex Orient R.M.S. Ormuz, have been delivered m Mel bourne this afternoon, or m rather less than 28 days from date of despatch from London.

MELBOURNE EXHIBITION.

The Premier has placed the sum of ;£6ioo upon Ihe Estimates as a special allowance to the Governor to enable his Excellency to suitably entertain visitors at the Centennial Exhibition.

IMPERIAL INSTITUTE.

The Legislative Assembly has agreed to a vote of towards the Im perial Institute, being the Victorian quota to that institution.

THE OUTBREAK OF SCAB.

In the Assembly last evening the Chief Secretary, Mr Deaken, announced that be had received intelligence from New Zealand of an outbreak of scab m sheep m the Marlborough district.

HARVEST PROSPECTS.

The N.Z. Loan and Mercantile Company (Limited), m itsusual monthly report, states that should the present hopes of producers be realised, the Victorian surplus of wheat available for export this year will not be less than 050,000 torjs. The Company's report confirms the unofficial estimates of the South Australian crop, which stated an average of ten bushels to the acre was expected.

THE SMALLPOX SCARE.

In consequence of the subsidence of the smallpox epidemic m Tasmania, the Health authorities here have decided to relax the quarantine regulations in so-far as to grant pratique to vessels arriving from that colony on presenta tion of a clean bill of health.

NO LIGHTHOUSE.

Adelaide, November 18. The Colonial Treasurer has informed the Chamber of Commerce that Gover nment is unable to accede to the sug gestion of the Invercargill Chamber that this colony should co-operate with New Zealand m placing a lighthouse on the Auckland Islands.

NAVAL DEFENCES.

(Received Novembar 19, 1.40 p.m.)

Brisbane, September 18. After a lengthy stormy sitting of the Assembly the Opposition allowed the Naval Defence Bill to pass the first reading, but this was only agreed to upon the understanding that the matter should afterwards be allowed to lapse. It is rumored m official circles that the Premier contemplates resigning, the colony having pledged its honor to have the Bill passed.

A NEW NAME.

Sydney, November 18. The Government intend asking Par liament shortly to change the name of the colony, but the proposed new name has not transpired.

TRAMWAYS.

It is contemplated at an early date to change the present tramway system m use m this city by the introduclion of the cable system.

MR DALLEY.

Mr Dalley is improving m health.

THE ESCAPED PRISONERS.

Perth, November 18. The escaped prisoners from Free mantle gaol are still at large, although they have been seen by the police who ate m hot pursuit.

AUSTRALIAN WHEAT SUPPLY.

[BBUTER'a TELEaR4M3— COrYBHJHT. Melbourne, November 13. The Nsw Zealand Loan and Mer cantile Co., Limited, m its usual monthly report states that should the present hopes oi producers be realised, the Victorian surplus 01 wheat available for export this year will not be less than 250,000 tons. The Company's report confirms the unofficial estimates of the South Australian crop, which Stated an average of jo bushels per acre is expected,

THE DEMONSTRATIONS IN LONDON.

Bbuteb'b Telegiums-tOobybightj Received November 19, 1.40 p.m. London, November 18. The authorities have withdrawn the charge against Mr William Saunders, ex-member of Parliament for Hull, for addressing a meeting m Trafalgar square and the accused has accordingly been discharged. The prosecution was abandoned* on account of the order issued by Sir Charles Warren foibidd ing the meeting being merely a formal «ptiec aitf qqt 3 fcgal prQclamatioq.

CRICKET.

SHAW AND LILLYS HI fB'S T*AM Brisbane, November 18. A orloket match commenced to-d»y betw«en Shaw and Lillywhite's team and eighteen of Brisbane. The home team were disposed of for 79 rnns . The visitor* then went m, and when time was called had put togeth r 88 for six wicketß.

VERNON'S TEAM.

((Received November 19 I^o p.m.) Melbourne, Nbv -mber 18 A cricket match commenced yesterday between Vernon a team and eleven of I Ballarat. The English team went to the wickets iiret, and at the conclusion o£ the 1 day's play had scored 243 for the loss of 4 wicket?, towards which Stoddart con tributed 93, Abel 32, Hawke SO. and Peel (not out) 41.

OTAGO ART EXHIBITION

« Dunbdin, November 13. The Otago Art Sooietv'a twelfth exhi bition of pictures opened this evening under very favorable ausploes, over 250 pictures being hung. Mr Gouldsmlth, of Ohrlatohuroh, has important works that were highly thought of, and suoh well known artists aB Messrs Gibb, Gulley, and L. W. Wilson ere well represented. Among looal amateurs, Miss Hodgkius m Btudies of still life, Misses Wimperls. Sperry, Park and others all do excellent work.

POLITICAL NEWS.

(FEOM OUR CORBESPONDENfc.)

Wellington, November 18, The budget debate was resumed last evening and dragged on rathee heavily to the adjournment. Some Tery fair speeches were made, but there was a manifest laok of heart and "go" j n the whole affair. The House adjourned at 1.15 a.m.

APPEAL COURT

Wellington, November 18, 1 In the Appeal Court tho caae of the Public Trustee r Morrison (WsHfngtqk)), relating to the construction of a mill, w*a argued. The appeal, which was agalnist the decision of the Chief Justice, was allowed, with coets. la the case of Bennett and another v Douglas (Welling ton), an appeal against the decision of the Chief Jaatiae, who decided that tbe respondent (Bennett) was not liable for £1000, the amount of two bills due to Xaraitana's estate, of wh'ch appellants ace tbe trustees, judgment was reserved,

THE BAPTIST UNION

Wellington, November 14 The Baptist Union Conference has closed. The officers for the ensuing year were elected aa follows :— President, Rev T. Spnrgeon (Auckland), Vice-president, Rev A. North (DunedlD) ; Exeamive Oooncll, Rev 0. Dillahton, H. H. Driver, L. Bhacklefcrd, J. Standrlog, and the Son T. Dick. It was decided that the annual meetine be held m Uhriatohurch.

THE MARKETS

[EBUTEE'S TELEGKAMS— COPYBIOHT. ] (Reoelrod November 19, 11 a.m.) Fybset, November 18. New Zealand wheat has receded m value and is now quoted at 3s to 3s 3d per bushel. New Zealand oats have also declined one penby and are now is 93 to zs ad per bushel. Maize is about the same as last week, 3s 6d to 3s nd per 561 b. Potatoes continue m full supply and only command 18s to 20s per ton. November 18 Wheat is stead) at 3s 6d, a slight improvement on the quotations of last week. Flour is unchanged m value at ;£8 10s to £9 per ton. London, November 17. Consols have advanced and are now worth ss. New Zealand 4 per cent. Inscribed Stock is quoted at 97. The market rate of discount is 3 per cent and the Bank rate 4 per cent. Tallow and breadstuff's maintain last quotations. The weekly returns of the Bank of England pub lished to-day show the total reserve ia notes and bullion to be an increase of £100,000 during the week. The proportion of reserve to liabilities is 45 per cent as compared with 47 per cent last week.

TO-DAY'S TELEGRAMS.

Land Sa'e. Wanganui, November 19 The sale of tho Westmere Estate to-day brought; a large number of investors together. Including sections Bold privately after the auction, over C 76 acres wire disposed of for £807 11s GJ, an average *bunt £12 6b par acre. The Late Eon J. Johnston. Wellington, November 19, The fnneral of the late Bon J. Johnston, M.L.C., took place this mon ing, and was largely attended by members of both Houses. Archbishop Redwood and a representative of the Governor were preiont. The funeral service was conducted by Father Maonamara Vicar- General,

ALLEGED DISCOVERY OF THE SKELETON OF A GIANT

The Oil Oity'(Penn) "Slmet" Is re sponsible for the following : — While William Thompson, assisted by Robert R. Smith, was engaged m making an ex cavation near the house of the former* about half a mile north of West Hlokory, preparatory to erecting a derrick, they exhumed an enormous helmet of iron which was corroded with rust. Further digging brought to light a sword which measured nine feet m length. Curiosity Incited thorn to enlarge the hole, and after a little time they discovered the bonea of two enormous feet Following up the " load " they had no unexpectedly Btrnok, In s> few hours time they had nnewthed a well-preserved skeleton of sn eaormoui giant, belonging to a epeoies of the huoian family which probably In habited this and other parts of tho world at the time of which the Bible speaks, when It says " and there were gUnts In those dayei' The helmet la said to be In ' the shape of those found among the ?O^ng of BJlneveu. The boxjea, 0% the ■keleton are remarkably white, The teeth are all m their plaoes, and all of them are double and of extraordinary b!z3. These relics have been taken to Tionesta, where they are visited b,y l&rgq numbers of people 4aHy. WbbU hio gi&ntshlp w&s In tho i|eah, he mq>t have •fcood eighteen feet m his stooklngs, These remarkable rollcss will bo forwarded to New York eiTrly next week. The jointß of the skeleton are now being glued to gether; Thene remains were fouud about twelve feet below the surface j>f a mound which had been thrown tip probably centuries ago and whloh was not more than thiee feet above the level of the ground around It. Here la another not for antiquaHa"« to crack.

THE ASHBUBTOR GUABDIANI SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 19, I*B7



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I Public Notice STORACeT STORAGE. WOOL. WOOL. WOOL. rpiHE Undersigned begs to announce to J_ his numerous friends cf Ashburtoa and the surrounding districts that he has taken over tho NEW ZEALAND LOAN" AND MER- OANTILE AGENCY CO. 'S STOKES IN ABHJ3UETOJN, And is prepared to receive Wool aod Grain for HTORAG3 or SHIPMENT. ; Liberal Caßh Advances made oa WOOL, .GRAIN, SKIN'S, &c, m store or con- signed for Sale. WOOLPACKS and CORNSACKS at the Lowest Prices. TWINE, CHAFF, OATS, OILS. LAMPBLACK, &o. GRAIN bought and sold. Land iND Estate Agent. - agent"for— N.Z. Loan & Mercantile Agency Co Union Insurance Company Brooke's Sheep Dip, Etc. Newest Improved Threshing Machines arranged for. FRED. MAKEia, II 35 Ashborton. Wool Season* 1887-88. WE are prepared to make LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES against Largo or SMA.LL Clips of Wool, whether In- tended for Sale m ASHBUETON OR ELSE- WHERE. We have mace moßt aatiafactoryfarranga merits for . SHIPPING CLIENTS' WOOL, If price* realised m Ashburton are not considered satisfactory. It Is our intention to hold PERIODICAL WOOL SALES Throughout the Se3Bon, Of which dne notico will be given, and aaoar GRAIS STORE, «hich was con- structed with doe regard to LIGHT, will be EMPTY, wo shall have an opportnnity of displaying tho Wool to the very beßt advantage, which should be a dlfllderatam to the Seller. Charges exactly tte same as Chriatobnrchj Farmers, consult yrfnr best interests, and Sell locally, thereby saving Railway Freight. I ■ WOOLPACKS AND TWINE OF THE BEST QUALITY SUPPLIED. H. MATSON & CO, MESSRS FRIEDLANDER BROS, HAVE FOB SALK THE FOLLOWING BOPERTIES- UK ACRES, beinc B.S. No. 20078, O 20079. 20295, at Aahton, lately occupied by Mr Thos. Magee. ~i f\f\ ACRES, beiug R . S. 28685, 2SSBG at lUU Alford Forest. Adfh ACRES, laid down m grass for 5 rsiVJxy yearß, divided into 2 paddocks, with etable thereon, at Kyle. ACRES iv grass, for 5 years, at f yJ\J Dromore. ACRES at Aehbnrton. 1/\A ACRES, being tart of U.S. 7186 at IUU Wafcanui, now occupied by Mr R. Adams. -J O*O ACRES ab "Westerfitld. Op AOBE3 D,?. f>r\ Do. Do. 209 Do ' Do - -104 D " D *- -120 Da - Do> LOTS 16, 17, 18,10 iv-d 20 each containing . aboiiti an acre, fronting Wirtu's Road nnd Cha-1 a street, bring iiL.mediat.ely opposita tbe WooUen Factory, LOT 77, tonoh-east Town Belt, Asliburfcon, cntaiacg i-aci # c, with LwelJing-toußO there on. TOWN fECTIONS No 1018, 1047, 1050 Peter street. TO\YN SECTIONS No 580, 581, with 4- roomed House on each tctiou, Cameron Btrret. TOWN SECTIONS No OCS and CGG, Park street. For price, terraß, and full pxjticulnrß apply to the undersigned. OUR FIRST WOOL SALE OF THE SEASON Will be held on or about the £oth inst. Full pnUculftts m future advertisement, REGULAR AUCTION SALES ON , SATURDAYS, Farm Produce^Furnitare, Horses, Cattle, Figs, AND Farm Implements. Sales oi STOCK m County fcaleyards every TUESDAY. SHEEPSKIN Falcs every Second FRIDAY dining the Season, Clearing Farm Sales, and other Local Salea ON MONDAYS, WEDNESDAYS, THURSDAYS AND FRIDAYS. TEDEDLANDER BEOS., PETER WILLIAMS, M



Public Notices '•■■' BAKER^BKOS BUILDER*, UNDERTAKE RS, &c, Corner Wakanui Bond &Dd Ctiss street., (JS'iXT CEKTRAL HOTiL) Or at Baker and Brown's Coa-ia Ftvrtorv H&velock 6treet. U;IO( W. F. HAKNAFORD, TINSMITH AND METAL- PLATE WORKER, BURNETT STREET, oppoßita " M3IJ," KEEPS In stock and can make to order all varieties of TINWARE for DAIRYING aid FARMING parpoeea, All Goodß sold at lowcßt remunerative prices. Repairs of any sort promptly executed m a skilful manner. Fleasa give a call. HORSE HAIR and BEES-WAX pur- chased for CASH. 10 SADDIEKY ! SADDLERY I ! MR A. IRELAND, having started m above Business, m premises next door to Mr Patching, Tent Maker, East Street, hopes, by strict attention to Busi- ness, to merit a share of public patronage. TBB LOWEST PRICES CHARGED. Evwy leqcisite m the Trade kept m Stock. P.S. — In order to encourage Busineps, I intend to give a valuable Astronomical Telescope, to be drawn for m 6 months. Each purchaser of goods, to value of £5, will entitle buyer to a ticket. 11 '19 Mt, Somers Coal. THE TRAMWAY" having been^com- pleted, the undersigned can^supply OOAL In any quantity : AFHBURTON, 17a per t-.n,by thaTruck TINWALD ... 17a „ „ " WINSLOW ...17a  „ RINDS ... 17a „ E AXING ... 18s „  DROMORE ... 17s   OHKBTSKiY ... 17s „ „ Terms Cash. Mes3*B TUCKER avd RESTELL, Sole Bgotits for Ashburton, 11*30 E. F. WRIGHT. Wool. Wcol. Wool. SEASON, 1887-88. II TILES aud CO. are prepared toinate LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES ON TXTE ENSUING CLIP Of Wool placed m their hands for SALE hero, or for SHIPMENT to SSILES BROS, and Co , LONDON. Oar premises, being admirably lighted, afford special advantages for displaying wool, and being connected with railway siding Cartage fs thereby B&ved. No Commission charged on Advances, and no Commission charged for offering Wool here unleEs a sale ia effpeted. J, T. FORD, Auctioneer, f Near Gasworks, and WOOL STORES.*? at 5" rner , Co t m^ I road and South 11 16 I. Town Belt. A. Harrison. Alfred Harrison, ADOT T .ONEEiC, 6TOOK AND ESTATE AGENT AKI> VALUATOR. SATURDAY SALE at 12 o'clock nbar "-^Horace, Cstfele, Pigs, Produce »nd Merohandlee. . FOR SALE- Fanning Implements, arxd Vehiclen of all kinds constantly ii> Yarda on view for ?a'e. Clearing Saleß held m Town or Country as required, and most liberal terms arranged with both Buyers and Sellers. Rents collected, and the business of absentees managed with care. Valuation made of Properties or Mer- chandise on easy terms, A'Jsances made instantly on Goods delivered at the Stores for Sale. Arrent for the Norwich Union Tire In- tarsnue Company; Agent for the MUTUAL LIFE ASSOCIATION O^ AUSTRALASIA j fldCjlMllSn RAURTSOKP George Jameson TURNIP AM RAPE SEEDS. FOR SALE— Pai-ple and Gteeh Top Aberdeen, Mammoth, Greyetone, and other varieties, These have been thoroughly tested^ and are^guaranteed new and fresh GEORGE JAMESON, Ashbnrton. Wool Seasonlßß7-88, T IBERAL CASH ADVANCES ma3e Jj on Large or Small Clips at Cuma* Kates, Woolpaoks and Twine Supplied. ; GEORGS) JAMESON, Aahbnrtor, ~WooL WoolT"* MESSRS MILES AND CO. beg to inform their frienda $nd clients that they propose holding Local Auctioa -Sales of Wool Thvou^aout tlie Season as usual, and are now prepared to inako Liberal Advances on large or small clips free of Commißoioi), and at lployv late of interest. SALES will be held, gp formerly m MR GEO, JAISESON'S SHED, WESI STREET, Whoro every care and $ttestioa will be given to each lot entrusted to our care. The Shed ib we,U lighted^ convenient, and m every \^ay suited for the pioper dia.pl ay o| W>ot. " \VUUi.PACK« AND TWJ.nB supplied at ijowest Current JL % ¥ORD, Auctipoe^. GEOBQE JA4tE.^N, Agent,



H. M. CARSON, EAST STRKET, Next to the Bank of New Zealand. Ist November 1887- 11 5 MAYORAL ELECTION. TO THOS. SEALY, Esq. DEAR SIR,— We, the undersigned bnrgeasea of the Borough of Aab. burton, request that you will again allow yourself to be nominated for the position of M*yor at the forthcoming election. Your term of office, which i« aboat to expire, was rendered memorable* by the celebration of the Q aeon's Jubilee, and by the late contested eleotiona, both of which events entailed much responsibility | »nd arduous labor on the oocupant of the I Mayoral Chairman d which were {performed by you In such a way as to give general j satisfaction. The urbanity and impartiality with which you have presided over the delibera- tions of the Borough Council have been instrumental In expediting the despatch of business, and testifyes to your eminent i fitness for the position, besides having : gained for you the respeot and esteem of your fellow cltfz 3D a, [ The experience gained by yonr attend ance at the Municipal Conference at | Wellington would, we are persuaded, be of the ntmoßt value to yonr fellow burgesses. In conclusion j we feel that you will be ooneultlng the best Interests of the Borough by allowing yourself to be nominated, and m the event of your consenting to do so, we pledge oureelves to make every effort to secure your retnrn. (Signed) Geo. KWd, Ja» Quinn, Ohaa, Kay, E, Gookaon, Albert Roberts, Thos. Leahy, M.D. And a large cumber of other Burgesses, To Messrß Geo. Kidd, Jas. Quinn, C. Ray, JO. Cookson, Albert Roberts, Dr Leahy, and other Burgesses signing the above requisition. ""* f^i ENTLEMEN, ~ Wes*se aocept my Vlj" thank.B for your flattering requisi- tion which was presented to me this morning, and m view of the numerous , and influential way m which it has baap. I signed. 1 feel it my duty to 3isai^ plaoe my services at tha disposal of tie rate- payers, s^cd i* elected to the coition of Mayor for a second term I sha'l do my beet to promote tho intereats of the (jow^s I am, Gentlemen^ V.UKS rogpactfully, THQS. SEALY. ; Aiubifftou, 7J.U November^ #Bfy jUjW



NO GTJBMUH IMMENSE REDUCTIONS. GREAT BARGAINS. mHANEING my Customers for their I liberal support, I now wish to intimate thit my establishment is replete In every Department, viz., Groceries Bruahware Provisions Patent Medicines Glass, China, and Fancy Goods Earthenware . School Requisites Holloware | Summer Beverages Lamps, Cordials and Kerosene, and Liquors Machine Oi's Confectionery m Some Cheap Lines Great Variety m Hardware and Biscuits by best Cutlery makers, &c. &c Aobnt ior Arthur Yatee Garden Seeds. 1 Wholesale and Retail Agent for Nelson, Moate and Co. 'a Pure Blended Teas m Packages, Boxes, and Chests.



Masonic Bazaar. DECEMBER Bth, 9ih AND 10th. A GRAND MASONIO BAZAAR will be held on THURSDAY, FRIDAY, and SATURDAY, December Bth, 9th, and 10th, m the MASONIC HALL. The Hall will be handsomely decorated [ for the' occasion, and a most extensive and artistic assortment of Fancy and other Goods will be displayed for sale. Many novel attractions will be pre- sented, notice of which will be given m future advertisements, 11 54 ( NEW ZEALAND BAILWAfS. BACES AT ASHBURTON, NOVEMBER 23rd 4KD 24th. QATOJEtDAY Return Tickets to Ash- O burton will be iesued at Christohurch, Tiraaru, and intermediate stations on 23rd and 24th November, available for return up to 25th inclusive. On tbe 23rd and 24th Trains will stop at tho Aahburton Saleyarda Siding (opposite the Racecourse) to set down or take up passeaners. FAJttES: Ashburtou to the Saleyarde Siding and back, first claas, 6d, second- , class, 4d. IltlOß By order.



Public Notices TO FARMERS. TpOR SALE— A new WOOL PRESS. T. BULLOOK. SHEAFING NOTICE. SHEARING will oommenoe at Oo'd- atream on THUkSDAY, 24th No- vember, 1887. C. H. DOWDING, ll'-95 Manager LONGBEACH ROAD BOARD. . TWO Shillings per 10") given for EGGS and HEaDS of small birds (except- log Starlfngs) by the Members of the Board. 10 116 H(EiIORRHOIDICON A SURE CURE for PILES. A new discovery. Forwarded to any address on receipt of 7s 6d. Communications atrictly confidential. WALTEU B. MOSS, Ashbnrton. MONEY TO LEND. I HAVE £200, £400, £1,400 and other Bums, waiting investment on good freehold security at current rates of interest. JOHN A. CAYGILL, 10t58 Solicitor, Tanored street £20 REWARD. " | IN consequence of the amount fof Poaching going on m the Creeks on the Lagmbor Estate, the above reward will be paid to anyone giving information that will lead to a conviction. From this date NO ONE will be per- mitted to fish m the Creeks on the Lagmbor Estate. 11*68 DONALD MoLEAN. F.H.Yon SCHOENEBERG, (Late op Christohurch,) CABINETMAKER, UPHOLSTERER. AND UNDERTAKER, HAS opened those Premises (next W, Patching) late m occupation of Andrkwes Bros., Eaßt street, and hopes to receive a fair sbars of the public snpport, being prepared to MAKE FURNITURE of any design to order at CHRISTCHCJROH RATES. 11*87



' Public Notices. NOTICE TO SHEARERB. "~" SHEARING will commence at Spring field on FRIDAY the 25th inst 11 112 GOULD & CAMERON SOMERSET LOD'dE BAZAAR. A MEETING of Members of Com- mittee will be held m tbe Hall on MONDAY Evening Next, November 21st, At 730p m. Full attendance requested. v m MR F. G. THOMAS, SURGEON-DENTIST WILL VISIT ASHBURTON ON TUESDAY, 22nd NOVEMBER, And may be consulted at the Commercial Hotel, . 11 103 ASHBURTON RAGES. WEDNESDAY AND THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 23rd and 24th. fTIHE Burgesses are requested to close JL their places of Business from 12 NOON on the above days. T. SEALY, U*lls Mayor. ODDFELLOWS' HALL, 4 CONCERT m aid of the School Treat Funds for th© Hampstead 0 School will be held on FRIDAY, 25th NOVEMBER, m the above Hall. The programme will consist of Selected Songs and Recitations by the Children, assisted by Friends. Doors open at 7.30, Concert at 8. Ad- mission, 2a and Is. 11*111



H. Matson and Co. MESSRS H. MATSON & CO. have received instructions from Mr John Small to offer by Public Auction at the TINWALD YARDS ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 22i*d, 3 SHORTHORN BULLS, 11 and 15 months old. Pedigree at Sale. H. MATSON & CO., 11J105 Ashburton. JOHN OEH & CO. ARE NOW SHOWING Large Stocks IN IRONMONGERY, Including the following— Perforated Zinc, Babbet Metal, Wir« Netting, Engine Packing Patent Scythes, Hayrakes and Forks , Saratoga Trunks, Gladstone Bags, Portmanteaus New Patent Tile Register Grates, Fenderß, Fire Guards, Fire Irons and Lamp Stoves Plough Line, Seaming Twine and Kope Bedsteads, French Stamp, Half Teßtei and Cots New American Perambulators Butter Workers, Milk Pans and Churns Oils, Paints, and Colors of all kinds Varnishes — Oak, Copal, Body and i Carriage Grindstones and Fittings, Knife Cleancia m great variety Digging, Manure, Stone, Potato, acd Hay Forks Axes, Picks, Shovels, and Jjreait | Ploughs j Mangles, Wringerß, and Washing machines Saws of. all kinds, including Fretsaws Hatnmeify Wrenches Boltß, Lockß and Biageß|of all kinds ]fi Lampblack, Oil, Raddlo %ss*& Sheep Sheara, 11a N.Z., 8.8.A.NZ ; . 38 A. S. and 75^ Turkey and Waslrita Oilutones. ■J i



BANK HOLIDAY. PURSUANT to""»The Banks and Bankers' Act Amendment Act. 1882," WEDNESDAY, the 23rd day of November, 1887, is hereby appointed as a SPECIAL BANK HOLIDAY at the offices of the undermentioned Banks at Asbburton and Rakaia. The Union Bank of Australia, Limited. JOSEPH PALMER, Chief Officer. The Bank of Australasia, E. W MORRAH, Inspector. The Bank of New Zaaland, D. L. .MURDOCH, 11 07 General Manager. BOROUGH OF ASHBURTON, ANNUAL ELECTION FOR M^YuR. JN pursuance of "'The Municipal Cor- porations Act, 1880," and the regula tion of "Local Elections Act, 1870," I hereby give notice that the Annual Election for Mayor will* be held at the Borough Council Chambers, BariDg Square, West, on WEDNESDAY, the 30th day of November, 1887. Nominations m the form prescribed m the second Schedule of "The Regulation of Local Elections Act, 187G," will be received at tbe Towa Clerk'B Office, Ash- burton, till 12 o'clock NOON on MON- DAY, the 21st day of November, 1887. A deposit of £10 must accompany each nomination. CEARLES BRADDELL, Returning Officer. Borough Council Office, Ashburton, 14th .November, 1887. 11*74