THE REPRESENTATION BILL

(From odk Correspondent.)

Wellington, December 7. Daring the whole of the morning nu little excitement was shown, and con siderable speculation manifested as to tho outcome of the peouliar crisis which has arisen over the defeat of the Government on Mr Dotvnle Stewart's amendment on the Representation Bill. Rumors of all BOiti were flying about, m which it was itftted freely that Government had thoroughly made np their minds to re* ■ign, and that Mr Fergus and tho Premier I bad distinctly intimated that unless the amendment was taken back they would resign. Visions of another month or two's sitting, and no Christmas holidays, loomed up m the mindß of members, and were dlscnsaed, and as a number of mem bers of the Government psrty were re ported to have Intimated their determina tion to adhere to their votes of laet night, the prospects of a change of Government looked very rosy ; Indeed there was con siderable aaspenße m the lobbies during the time the Government caucus we a being held, bat this was soon allayed when the members cam? trooping out, and it was ascertained that all differences had been settled. The statement which the Premier htd announced his intention of making m the afternoon, did not, therefore, exolte that curiosity which night have been expected, and when the question of Sir J. Vogel's resolution had been disposed of, the Major rose and stated that the Government had come to the conclusion that they would ask the House to go Into Committee on the Bill, and having dealt with the remaining olanses, to recommit the Bill for the purpose of altering it to its original condition. Sir J. Yogel wishes the Go vernment to delay the committal of the Bill till the evening, to enable the Op position to consider the position, but tbe Premier stated that m view of the pool tton of obstruction to tbe Bill taken np by Sir Julias on the previous day, he would go straight on with the business The House then went into Committee on the Bill, and the crisis was over for the time being. Wellington, December 8, The whole of yesterday's sitting was occupied over the Representation BUI. The BUI nearly passed at half-paßt three (bis morning. At five minutes past three a motion to re-commit the Bill was carried by 19 to 17, and the Bill waa put In Committee for consideration of clause 2, which had at a previous sitting been amended so as to provide that the Bill should not'oome into force on any diaolu tlon taking place before Bth Ootober, 1889. The Premier moved to strike out tb*t amendment, and this waa carried by 29 to 16. Mr Seddon made an effn-t to alter the number of members from 74, as fixed m the sfternoon, but was defeatod on the voices. The Bill waa (hen reported and its third reading set down for next day, *

INTERPROVINCIAL NEWS

Auckland, December 7. At the Supreme Court to-day Morton \ was sentenced to three years' penal • servitude for larceny, and Roberto, who ' pleaded " Guilty " to a similar charge, to eighteen months' hard labor. K. O. ' Polley pleaded "Uuilty"to attempted ' suicide, and was bound over on surety j for twelve months. J. Smith was charged with obtaining goods by falae pretenoes, ( bat the jury disagreed, and have been < looked op fos the night. I A singular aooident oconrred at ten to- ' night A seal which has been on exhibi tion here for some time past as the ] ' 'Saurian monitor," which created bo rauoh . exoltement reoently m the Walkato, was burned, through a lamp falling during the abrenoe of the propristor. who ( returned m time to prevent the building from catching fire. Feuding, December 7, A boy named Frank KUnk, four years o'd, was (track by a cow-catcher on the engine of the Wellington train at Qrey street crossing, today. His eknll Is fraotored and brain protruding, and his eeoorery is doubtful. Wellington, December 7. The Education Department have re ceived a letter from the Humane Society of Australasia, intimating tbat the Society have decided to offer a brocze medal to eaob school In the colony for proficiency m swimming exercises with reference to ■avlng life, also to give certificates of proficiency m theoretfoal knowledge of the tit of saving life from drowning, Hun itroke, apoplexy, &c. , • eich echool In order to qualify to contribute to the fands of the Society, thus constituting the head master a member of the Society. At the B.M. Court, this afternoon, William Oharles Nation, proprietor of the 11 Walrarapa Standard," Oreytown, was committed for trial on two charges of alleged libel published m his paper, and reflecting on the charaoter of Henry Anderson, journalist. The articles com plained of were published prior to the bat general election. Accused was liberated without bail. Nelson, December 7. At the Education Board to-day, ih reply to a circular of the Chairman of the Edncation Committee, the Board agreed with the raising of the school oge to six, providing it did not interfere with country schools. They also thought that the expenses of the Education Department m Wellington might be materially curtailed. They also resolved, on the motion of the Bishop c f Nelson, that a email stamp tax ihould be charged on tickets to places of amusement, bazaars, art unions, and totallsatora, for education purposes. At tbo Sopreme C.mtt, true bills were found against Ernest Bui ton arid Charles Brown, of Westport, for maliciously shooting sheep ; also against J. Harvey, of Collingwood, for arson, The trial of Burton and Brown latted till late m the evening, when prisoners were found guilty, bat recommended to mercy. Sentenoe w»B deferred till Friday. Eunedin, December 7. At the Charitable Aid Board meeting to-day, J. Robiowas re-elected Chairman. In his addreES he said that the number receiving out-door relief from the Bene volent Institution waa 38i, an agalno!; 329 m February, receiving an average of 6s 3d.'per week. The average of inicatee was 175, as against 156, an average coat, exclusive of salaries, 5s GJ, or with salaries, 8s Bd. At a special meeting of the City Coun cil to consider the Municipal Corporations Bill now before Parliament, a resolution wat psßaeft that it was not deeirablp to take the election of Mayor oat of the bands of theclMgjna. Tho Council also disagreed with the proposal re retiring and oonapaseiouate allowance. A motion was passed that the bank overdraft should consist of the balance due on all accounts after deducting the amount to the credit of special accounts.

TO-DAY'S TELEGRAMS.

Dividend. Auckland, Docember 8. • At the annual meeting of the Northern B Hit and Shoemaking Manufacturing Company held to-day a dividend of 7 per cent was declared, Body Found. The body of Waiter Beyg, missing since I 27ch November, waa discovered In the harbor to-day, He ia supposed to have fallen m while intoxicated. Reform Leagua. The Radical Reform Jbeagae passed a motion condemning the Railway Boards propoaal.

A Peculiar Case. "Wellington, December 8. At the Fduoation Board to-day a rather peculiar case waa considered. The Kalwalwai School Committee disapproving of the action of the Board m retaining the master of the oohool until Christmas, after notice given him tv retire had expired, closed the school, refusing to allow the maßter to have charge. The Board instructed the Chairman to insti tute legal proceeding if the Committee refuse to hand over the key to the Board.

Drownefl. - Chrisxohukoh, Dcember 8 The body of John Rogers, laborer, was found m the Avon, near Stanmore biidge, this morning. No marks of violence. The deceased was somewhat addicted to drink and has bean missing slnoe Satur day. -

MOUNT SOMERS ROAD BOARD.

The nsual montly meeting of the above Board was held last Monday, Present — Mesirs MoFarlano (Chair man), Harrison and Chapman. The minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed. ovkbsebr's report. The Overseer's report was read and oonßibered. — Resolved to repair the drain on Boyd's road, also to repair the Gorge road between Harvey's and the coal pit ; also to repair the road leading to the Mount Possession wool shed, RIVER FORDS. The Overseer reported that the con tractor for keeping tho river fords m order was not doing his work m a satisfactory manner. — Resolved that if the forda were not pat m repair according to the specification at once the Overeesr has power to cancel his contract and call freah tanders for the work. •

DEPOSIT JFJHFBITED. Mr Jackman, contractor, interviewed the Board with respect to the contraot let to him on Monday, 28th November, and declined to take up tho contract — Resolved that Mr Jackman forfeit his deposit, and the Overeeer «vas instructed to call freah tenders for tho work. Tinders to ba in by Monday, 12th December. Mr Stott interviewed the Board with reppect to the drain nenr his land. — Re solved that tho eamo ba repalrod at once, OORRESPONDENOF : Correspondence wan reud : — From Mr B. Haghoß, enclosing account for£l 153 for circulars printed m 1883. — Resolved that the Board recognise no liability. From Mr A. F/. Merewother, asking the Board to pay him for work, done on tho Swin creek, — llc-solved to give him onn pound. , * From Mr T. S. Johnston, offering to do certain work to the Road Board cottage. — The Overseer waa instructed to get tho necessary worfc done, also to get tho fence round the office trimmed. From Mr Geo. McMillan, statins: that he ceased to occupy ruoa 680 and GBl. — The Clerk was instructed to write to the Property Tax Department and ec quire who held tbe runs now. From Mr Gao. Mcßae, stating that he had made the oroieing uear his homestead and asking for the Board's contribution to be forwaided. — Resolved that the amount be passed for payment, and the Overseer was instructed to forward the same. From Mr H< od, received last meeting, was agai.i deferred till next mooting, and m the interval the Ovaraeer to inspect and report as to the amouut of damage done by> storm water. The pay-sheet amounting to £46 0s lOd was paßsed for payment, and the Board adjourned!

THE WIUTIM TELEGRAPH

The electricians have at last glron ua what will prove an invention of infinitely more utility than tbe telephone — a writing telegraph -(observes the "London Spec tator" of 24th September. Tbe telephone is absolutely useless for confidential communications, fpr it is Impossible to be sure who is at the other end of tho wire, and the messages can be overheard. The writing telegraph, which Is said Already to be superseding tbe telephone m America, secures complete secreoy, and is only liable like all written communications, to forgery, since the handwriting of the sender is produced m exact fac simile. The sender writes, and as be writes, a thousand miles away a little pen, set In connection with two elcotro-magnets. is silently roproduo" ing line for line the very etrokea of h's penmanship. It almost impossible to over estimate tbe advantage which thla inven tion will yield, not only to business men and newspapers, but to the public at large. Imagine the convenience of being able to tako pen m band and write a letter to Parlts, which the receiver will ba able to put straight into an envolope uvl despatch to its destination | How ranch eaeier, too, will be the making of contracts by telegraph when there will be an authentic record of the propoßula and acceptances on each side !

A STORY WITH A MORAL

Near a railroad crossing whoro trains frequently waited for connection, borrios were very plentiful. Two wcraen conceited the idea of making a little money by eel Hog some froßh berries to the hot and dusty travellers Thoy forthwith put this Idea Into execution, and were soon pnaalng through tbo waiting trains c flaring the fruit for bsi'o. One invariably rnado ready sales, soiling out before oho had gone through a train ; tho other alwayß had berries unsold, and Bomotlmaa she failed to sell any. One made a handsome littlo pile at tho iho end of the euasoa ; tho other questioned whether sho had bqen paid for hor tlmo. The reason for the success of the one and tho failure of the other was npt very hard to find. It lay all m tho manner of service. Ono of these women was careleea and untidy m b.6r appearance ; the other wa.3 eprupnr lously clean and noat ; one measured hty rgrles from her ba'kot m a cap, filling it with hep hands as she paesed through the train | the other made pp liltlo paper: holders lined with freßh green leaves, arid these she filled with berries beffira thp i train arrived. No one wonders which would sell the beat. Probably some baker or confectioner may suspect a small moral lylDg about looie hereabouts.

"AUSTRALIA."

[llßUTStt's TELUORiiMS— COPYHIOUT ]

<■ \dney, December 7- The memorandum forwarded by the Premier, Sir Henry Parkes, to the Premier of Victoria, m reply to the protests of that colony, Queensland, Western and South Australia, and Tasmania against the assumption of the name " Australia " by this colony, has been made public. Sir Henry states that the colony under the present name has a noble record ot its services rendered m the cause oi Knglish settle ment of Australia extending over a peiiod of ioo years, and that the view of his Government is that they cannot now, from sense of patriotism adopt any new name. The memorandum goes on to say that for more than fifty years every acre of land of what is now known as Victoria was within tbe limits of New South Wales and under the jurisdiction of this colony, and that the city of Melbourne owes its site, origin, and very existence to the Government of New South Wales. In like manner Brisbane was laid out and named by this colony. The Premier asserts that during the greater part of this long period the name " Australia " was specially applied to the country which remains under the jurisdiction of this Governmnnt, and adds that Captain Flinders himself suggested the applica tion of the name " Australia " to New South Wales. Sir H. Parkes further contends that from that time forward the name "Australia" became inter changeably employed with that of New 1 South Wales, both m designating the territory and inhabitants of this colony, the name having been used by the colonists m social as well as public affairs m connection with statistics and documents and m popular usage. In conclusion, the Premier says the Go vernment fails to appreciate the friendly attitude assumed by Victoria and the other colonies, and suggests they might have done the colony the favor of com municating with him before resorting to outside assistance, and declares that the colonists are not disposed to ac cept the substitution of pressure for courtesy. The press generally condemn the tone and tenor of the communication.

ADDINGTON LIVE STOCK MARKET

At tho Addington yards yeßturday, thoro was a moderate attendance. Business was fairly brisk. | Oatile — There waa not a lar^o supply of fat cuttle, lines of Bteera from Lnn^ boach, and Jiciferß from Kaltuna consti tuting the moat Important part of the supply. Both of these Hnea were cleared bat among the other o.Utlo yarded there were many withdrawals. A farther downward rnovo In prtcea niuet be rocorrlod. Best baef ia Belling at no moro than 17e Oi per lOOlba, whil'j the balk sold at 15 » to 169, and coarse bullooUs and inferior cowa aa low as 14., atoera £4 10j to £6 15j, heiforß £3 to £6, CjWB £3 to £7. Calveß sold at ex'remoly low prtoe3, boat voalora fetching' 103 to 15 1, others from 20a Gl upwards. A large nurabor of store cattle wbb yarded . Three-year olds and upwards Bold well at late pricoß, but there was no improvement m youagcr Borts. Dairy stock showed uo improvement on the low prices ruling lately. Good young oowa m milk or springing brought £4 to £5, dry and old oowa £2 to £3 10a. Sheep, — There waa a moderate entry of fat sheep, and the quality was very irregular. The market had a very haplthy tone. Freezing wetherß were particularly firm, and forwatd conditioned oroaabreds, of good quality, which could shortly be marketed for the freezing, were also In roquoßt. Fat ewes and merinos bjtrely maintained reoont values, though some of tho latter were very heavy ahte/i Prima croesbred wethers realised 10-i to 12 3d, and 143 were obtained for a vory heavy pen from J. W. Storey, R&kaia. Light wolahta of ahop quality sold at 8j Qi to 9i 6d, eweß 8j to 8a Gd, extra heavy to lOa 6d, crossbred wethers (three fourths fat) 8j to 10a. Good merino wethers bronght from 6b to 7a Id. A few good lines of store sheep were penned Fall r.ilea were realised for all U3oful des criptions. Fat were plentiful and of generally superior quality. Beat pens sold briskly at 64 to 8a 4d, .but anything not up to this standard was weaker m price. Fias,— With a very light market there was a farther ndvanoo m prices, competi tion being very brisk tor all classes. Weanera sold to 11s, stores 14s to 163 6d, porkers 18s to 265.

CREMATION

" How shall we dispoße of oar dead ;" is the question that is now execoielng the mlnda of the authorities m the moie donooly populated cltlcß of the world. A movoment In favor of oromatlon was Initiated thirteen years a^o, and this method baa been largely followed since \ thon by France, Austria, Italy, Spain, S^liis rland, Holland, Denmark, and the butted States. European graves of tho early porioda — the brcrzo ago— have been found to oontain merely j*rs with ashes. It is cuppoaod that sentimontalisvu and a greater reepect for the dead, brought iv by tho er» of Christianity, cauaad crerua tlor. to be fboliohtd, apd burial In the ground adopted m substitution. But India has continued, without Cfßsallon, to follow Its ancient pvact'.co of Incineration. Medical authortioa maintain that, were it not for this fact, there would be no such thing as adeqiutoly coping with cholera outbnak,a d these iufeotiouefuvera which are indigenous to that country. The mivln reasons that are advanced against oroma tion aro that somo consider the system uneorlptural ; bat it has often been poin'od out that tho question Is puroly a Banltarv one, In which the Hying have every right to be etudied. There can bo no ground for the suppoaUlon that reducing the dead to aches is diarofipoctful to tho memory of tho departed, and the issue is narc'owed down ta one of pnro seutimontaliem. Tho i establishment of crematories would involve tho breaking op of an old method which wo have become a^uatomed to follow, and like most bad habits there will be a difficulty m casting it off. But as time [ rolls on, and tho world'a population becomes more dense, It will bo a d!fiicult matter to find lying room fo? thp u«n.J, and atom nooeWity, aa wolll an an la paired sanitary state, will force on a change In our method of sepulture. It may seem a horrible Idea to burn ones deceased relatives, but Is It not equally horrible that they should bo consigned to the ground and devoured by worm* ? Any Ohristain would be simply horrified on hoaring that. a relative of his had been devoured by wild beaste, yot how complacently does he allow his forefathers to be food for the worms ! How ranch better it would be by the calcining prooeas to speedily reduce the body to its constituents elements, and then Inter the ashes as suitably bb may bo. The Introduction of cremation would avert thousands of dieoases and epldemio out breaks that aro nevor 'traced to their legitimate source.— •' Tatlara MaM/'Pouth Au&tialia.,

ADVICE FOR THE MINISTER.

A young man who reoantly graduated fixm on Eastvrn ihoolonjical Bchool went out to the Murray, In the Ccour d'Aleno country (17.5.), to tako charge of a church The larges* gambling-ball m tnvu wna cleared for hh ncommdatlon the firat Sunday, ono <ablo ou which Spanish monte wraa usually dealt beiny left for him to stand behind. A large stock register book waa laid on this, which was snp ponod to represent a Bible, The whole town turnod out, and the young divine proaohed a powerful sermon. In it he strongly denounced gambling, horse racing, drinking, and profanity. That afternoon he was oallcd on by a committee of the leading oitlzana, one of whom Bald, " Pardner " thor'a a little matter wo'd like to talk with yo. I reckon it'a all O.K. that you an* me should apeak o' some matters, as we're a good .deal m the same lino o' work aa I migh>. say — both o 1 ua trying to better the community." "Indeed, do I boo a minister of the gospal before me ?" 11 1 reckon not, capt'n ' less there's one uv'em sno^kin ' up behind me — whioh ain't prob'ble, aa I may say. Wot I meant was that I am the chairman uv the vlgilanoa committee." "It is possible?" " Mighty posa'blo oapt'n, the cu*sedeat poas'ble thing ye ever seed. Wot we oirae here to Bay lslthat we don't approve o' yer preaohln'." "I am sorry \hat suoh is the case, but I can't sea how I can obang3 it." "Can't, hey? Well, hey ? Well, I reckon ye hey to. Ye'va got 'er let up on hollerln' agin gamblin' an hosa racin', an, swearin', an lioker. Them things air all 'lowable here, an 1 air highly rßoora mended by the leadin' citizens, an' the clergy has gofer fall Inter line. As a committee we moseyed up hero to warn ye, an' 'taln't oar style to warn more'n onoo." "But mv dear sir, what can I preach against -I must denounce some* thing 1" " What can ye preach again ? Well, I swar ! Halnt their wickedness 'nough In this conntry 'thout goin' outer yer way to jump onter sich things ! Preach agiu hoas stealin 1 an 1 jumpln' mineral olaimH, uv coarse Rip 1 'era up the back an' tramp on em 1 Then thero'a original Bin -tech that op onco a while. Jea 1 aonfino yeraolf to these things an' the boya will J3a' crowd In to hear an' chfor yo every time ye make a good pint." —Dakota " Bell."

THE DEFEATOF THE MINISTRY

The news that the GQvernment were defeated it an early hour yesterday morning, on an amendment of Mr Downie Stewart, on the Representation Bill, providing that the Bill should not come into operation till ist October, 1889, by 36 votes to 31, will, we are sure, come upon our readers as a surprise. Our Wellington correspon dent informs us that the House imme diately adjourned, and a Government caucus was agreed to be held at 10.30 ; that when the House met at 11 o'clock it immediately adjourned ; that another caucus of the Ministerial party was held at 11.30 at which 51 members were present, and that after a pro longed discussion it was decided to re-commit the Bill, several Minis terial supporters stating that they did not consider that the amend ment would be taken as directly hostile when they voted for it. This, however, is a very flumsy excuse — m fact, it is worse than no excuse at all, for it shows that they had not been paying attention to the debate m the earlier part of the evening. When the House met at 7.30 Mr Seddon moved an amendment to the effect that it was unadvisable that the Bill should pro deed further than the second reading, till the establishment of some suitable form of self government shall have rendered dependence upon Parliament for local works unnecessary. Later on the Premier, referring to this amend xent, said that " the Government con u.dered this as one of their policy Bills, ard they should do their best to carry it through this session. He was willing and anxious to meet the member for Kumara m every fair way, but he was not going to be led into a corner by that hon gentleman." As if this was not a sufficient warning to his suppor ters, the Premier concluded his remarks with the significant hint, that "he hoped the House would distinctly un derstand that this was a Government Bill." This hint to vote straight should have been enongh for his supporters. It was for Mr Moss, who spoke a little laler on. Mr Moss said "he could not support the amendment owing to its being regarded by the Government as a no-confidence motion." Yet, not withstanding ali this, at the second caucus yesterday some of the Minis* terial supporters behaved more like a parcel of naughty schoolboys, brought up before the pedagogue on^gome grave charge, whining piteously, " Please, sir, we didn't think we were doing wrong." What a very undignified position for hon gentlemen to place themselves m 1 It would have been far better for them to have had the courage of their opinions, and to have told their auto cra'ic Chief that they intended m future vct'ng according to their conscience, as they were tired of bis hectoring [ and dictatorial manner. If the little episode related by our Wellington cor respondent be true, it shows that some of Major Atkinson's quasi supporters are honorable enough to adopt this course, and it shows also to what length the Premier's domineering spirit will carry him, and the amount of duress ■ his supporters have to put up with. That the very unusual course decided upon at the second caucus will be successfully carried out, we think there can be little doubt, from the large number of naughty boys who have been "let off" by their Master with the injunction " mind arid don't do it ! again." Still their defeat must have greatly weakened the position of the ; Government, which, of late, had come to be considered impregnable— in fact, unassailable.

STHE ASHBURffO^ GUABDIAN; THURSDAY, DECEMBER 8, 1887



I PuMic Notice TfORAGET'STORAGE. WOOL. "WOOL. WOOL. f 1 IDE Undersigned begs to announce to JL liis numerous fiionds of Ashburton and tlio surrounding districts that he has takou ovor the NEW ZEALAND LOAN AND MER- CANTILE AttKNOY CO.'S STORES IN ASHBURTOfI, And is prepared to receive Wool Odd Grain for BTQBAGE or SHIPMENT. Liberal Caah Advances made on WOOL, GRAIN, SKINS, &c, m storo or con- signed for Sal tt . WOOL PACKS and CORNS ACKS at the Lowest Prices^ TWINE, OH A HP, OATS, OILS, LAMPBLACK, &o. GRAIN bought ouTbolil. I and .and Estate Aoent, agbnFfor— N.Z. Loan & Mercantile Agency Co Union Insurance Company Brooke's buatv Dip, Etc. Newest Improved Threshing Machioes arranged for. FEED. M.iKEIGr, II 35 Ashburton. Wool Season, 1887-88. WE are prepared to make LIBERAL CASH ADVABOSS ogalnat Large or SMALL Oiipi of Wool, whether la- tended for Sale In ASHBURTON OR ELSE- WHERE. Wa havojnado mo3t Badsfaotoryjarranga meets for SBIPPJNG CLIENTS 1 WOOL, If pricea realised m Ashburton are not oonßidered oaliefactory. It la our intention to hold PERIODICAL WOOL SALES Throughout the Soaaon, Of which dno notice will be glvon, and a3 our GRAltf STORE, which waa con-" atrccted with duo regard to LIGHT, will be EMPTY, we ohall have an opportunity of displaying the Wool to. the very beat advsi^age, which should be a disideratam to the Seller. Ohargeß exsolly the oame as Ofcrlatohnrohj Farmers, consult your beofc Intereata, and Sell lccnlly, thereby saving Hallway Freight. WOOLPACKS AND TWINE * 'of the] BEST QUALITY SUPPLIED. H. MATSON & CO. MESSRS FRiEDLANDER BROS, HAVE FOR BALK THE FOLLOWING— SHEEP. "I A AAA MERINO Ewes I^Clf\f\ i TOOTH Merino >\J\J\J Wcthera ,1 PC AH 8-TOOTH Merino | IKAA 2-TooTH Merino f * XOSJU Ewea nnd J§ Wethers 3 3nr\f\ Full-Mouthed W KJUkJ Merino Eweß <=> 1000 B * Do J C)(~\{\C\ Merino Hopgata &\J\J U m the Wool <*)C\C\C\ I-AMBS, lßt L\J\J\J Cross, delivery end of February A L 13 O , — THE FOLLOWING PROPEaTIEB— f i X ACKE3, bointr B.S. No. 20078. Lit) 20079, 20295, nt Aehton, lately occupied by Me Thos. Magee. 1 A CI ACRES, being R.S, 28585, 2858G at lUU Al ford Forest. A C\fk ACRE 3, Iftid down In grass for 5 rk \J\f years, divi<lod iuto 2 paddocks, Mitliutablo thereon, at Kyle. hC\f\ AORES ia grass, for 5 years, at I \J\J Dromoro. 400 AOfiES at A °l«bnrton. t(\ A AORES « b ? iD e Part ofJR.S. 718G r at LUU Wakanui, now ocenpied by Mr Rt Adam 3. LOTS IG, 17, 18,19 and 20 each containiog abontj an acre, f i onling Winter's Road n"d Oha'ltß street, being immediately opposita tbo Woollon Factory. , . LOT 77, Konch-east Town Belt, Aahburfcon, containing with Dwolling-bousa thereon. TOWN fEOTIONS No 1015, 1017, 1050 Pobrr stroat. TO\VN SECTIONS Fo 580, SSI, with 4- roomed Honso on each fccction, Cameron street. TOWN SECTIONS No GGS and 666, Park Btreet. JFor price, terras, and full particulars apply to the undersigned, OUR FIRST WOOL SALE OF THE SEASON Will be hold on the 9th or DECEMBER. Sales of Horace, Pigs, OaLt?o, Produce ,oa Furnitoro on Batnrdaj's; Stock Sales on Tne3daya, bheepskin Snles every Eocoad Friday* RAKAIA MONTHLY BALE, lab THUBSU DAY of the month. FHIEDLAOTER BKO9. } PETER WILLIAMS, i Auctioneer*



XIAS PKESENTS, EVERY Purchaser of DRAPERY this month of THKEE POUNDS and upwards will bo presented with a Handsome Album. Copies now on view m tho Window. JOHN OKR & GO. I Pecftnbor2jd, 1887. SPECIAL NOTICE. A LAEGE SHIPMENT OF MENB' AND YOUTHS' Tweod Suits, Boy's Knickor and Jersey Suitp, Felt and Tweed Hate, now Bhnpeß, Shirts, &o. Suitable for Xuiae, JUST LANDED. To}|b e »oM extra- ordinarily cheap, John Orr and Co. 1



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*"üb'ic Wot'ces. HAVING taken over the Giocery un Earthenware Departments of th Buninosa of Iho lots Firm of ORR am ALCORN, I will continue those Branche of fcho Business m the samo Shop tor tbi pronent. I have regular Shipments of GLASS AND EARTHENWARE, Coming forward from the Manufactureri which enables mo to SELL at a PRICI that defies compotitfon, I intend} an formerly, making TEA tnj speciality. COFFEE ground dally on the Pcemloeu, Quality combined with Cheapness will be my Motto t R, ALOORN. P.S. — Having taken over the debts of the IRONMONGERY and GROCERY Departments of the late firm of Oitß and Alcorn; persons indebted are hereby requested to Battle at onco, or call on mo and arrange and save expenses. 9*99 ROBERT ALCORN CHRISTMAS IS APPBOACHING. X THEREFORE consider it my duty t< inform my numerous Clients and tin Public generally, that I have just landec the Christmas requisites, viz. : — New Currants, Elemes, Valenc T as, and Sultana Raisins, and as those Fruits men tioncd are both t argo aid Blooming, J anticipate a large and ready SALE to the Lovers ot good FBUIT ; also, m addition to the foregoing Lin c c, I hive secured some good parcels of ALMONDS, both Sweet and Bitter, also ALMOJNDS m Shells, Barcolonian, Brazilian, Monkey, and Chinese ; Candied Peels, Lemon, Orange and Citron ; a'eo a variety of other parcels, which Include acme excellent value m Italian goods Crystallised I'ru is, Prize Paclcejts, Lucky Bags, and many other interesting and amusing commodities for the Lit'le hoiks, and whilst courting an inspection of my Stock. I would beg to tender my warmest gratitude for the support wlrch I have received from my Friends and the Public during my business career, assuring them too, that as I am now the oldest and largest Eetailer of GROCERIES m ABhburton, it givei mn an exceptional advantage over smaller Jbouses, with regard to purchasing powers m the Wholesalo Markets ; consequently my Customers aad the Publio can rest assured that they will get the best volue for their money if they will but OALI and inspect cur largo and assoried Stock of GKOCEUm^, coupled with House- hold Furnishing b, Ironmongery, Cooking Utensils, Crockery, Chna, Glass, oivl Earthenware, Majolica War?, Clocks, and many othor remarkable lines too numerous to quote, but all SOLD at the Lowest Legi.imate Prices. Country ordors punctually executed and despatched without delay, whether by Post Caids, Telegrams or Letters. As my stnfE of assistants are efficient and responsible, Customers will bo waited upon with civility. Pleasr note the Address, — D. McFarJane, WHOLESALE & RETAIL GROCER. ITALIAN WAREHOUSEMAN AND GLASP, OBINA & CROCKERY IMPORTER. BRANOHES—East Stbeet, Bubneit Stkeet, and Havelock Street. WAREHOUSE AND OFFICES, Burnett Street, Aehbuuton, 12*15



Comparative Estimato of 14 chaina of G-Wiro Eonce. VNI)ER OIiDINAIIY METJIOD. No Wire Stretchors loft attached, 8. d. 2 strains of 7 chains each, requiring 3 straining posts at cay 3s oach 0 0 Labor at 2 strains of 6 wires, say 1 man for 1 hour, at Is por hour 1 Labour digging, orocting, and fixing 3 straining posts and stays for eamo, say 1 man for 4 hours, • at Is per hour . ,, ... 4 0 Labor boring two straining posts, cay 1 man for 20 minutos ... 0 4 Total ... 14 4 UNDEK NEW HYoTKM. Triples Wiro Stretchors being loft attached to Wiro. s. 1 strain of 14 chains, Patent Triplex Wiro Stretchers uaod midway, and atraining 7 cliaius on each sido ; only 2 straining posts required, at say 3s oach . 6 0 Labor at ono strain of G wires, say ' 1 man for 20 minutes, only n.Q fasteningg,oing required ... 0 Labor erectin diggiqg, and iixing 2 straininposta and stays for samo, say man for hours 40 minute ... , 2 No boring required,.. , v .... Q. °COBt of>, Triple Wire Stret«herß» at say about 8d ea.oh „. ... 4 0. ! Total ,„ '," J ,„ 13 *NOTffi WELL. — It! 'UTAN WIRE STRAINER bp iißod and removed after | atraining, tho above item of 4s will alao te Bayed, though at tho exponse of future i eih'oiency. t bowing New Syßtom to be bo muc more economical than th«j old one — ti^at balanco is loft over ajter Inchiotyg topcoat of Triplex Wire Strctohei, />/-/< , MeCalluia & Co. (Solo Ag tfi.lor (he County



ECONOMY IN TIME: ECONOMY IN 1 LABOR : ECONOMY IN FENCING MATE HI AL, Patent Titan Wire Strainer. ADVANTAGES : IT Btraioß a wire anywhoro, either post or midway ; makes tho best knot, and one which seldom breaks old wire ; docs not Blip about m working ; strains with unrivalled power, oaße, and freedom from annoyance ; does not allow the wire to alacken moro than ONE- SJXTEENTH of an inch while being secured; combines Ugh tncßS ond strength m the highest degree ; can be conveniently applied to all purposes which require wires to bo joined under tension. A DEVOLUTION IN, WIRE FENCIKC EFPHOTjED BY REID'S PATENT TRIPLEX WIRE STRAINER. (Patented m 1885 throughout Groat Britain, the United States, and tho Colonies.) No Straining Posts 1 required except at the angles of fenceß, The boring of Straining Posts unnecessary. The advantages claimed for these, tho latest and most improved means of Btrain- ing wire fences, are : ~ THEY COST NOTHING, because they pay their coßt m the Btraining |>ostß they save. THEY ARE A DIRECT GAIN m economy of time and labor, because no boring of straining posts is required, and tho wholo process of straining occupies only about quarter the usual ume. THEY EFFECT A FURTHER SAV- ING of time and labor i\s long as the fonce exists, because they are loft perma- nently attached to tho wires, which can therefore be tightened or slackened when* ever desired.



T. Bullock. j TO FARMERS. T7IOR SALE— A new WOOL PRESS. T. BULLOCK. FOR SALE. — An improver! Farm of 245 Acres, being R.S. 27237, situated about 5 miles from Chertsoy.- Low price and liberal terms apply to T. BULLOCK. f?ft^ —Lot 28, Trovorton, near tha <3juO* Preabytor!«a Manoe, contain* log about $-acre, vrith 3-rootnod Hcc»f thereon, for ealo at the abovo prlcti v Terms if required . — Apply to T. BCTLLOOK mHREE-Roomed Cottages near the flas X Works to lot at a low rental. T. BULLOOK TO LET.— 7- Boomed House m Burnett street near the Orange Hall. T. BULLOOK. TO LET at a low rental.— 4-rooaaed Coctage at Hampstead. T. BULLOCK. TINWALD. TO LET, at a low rental, a 3-Roomed Cottage, near Mb Shearers, Machinist, Apply to T. BULLOOK. FOR SALE at a low price and on liberal terms, 15 acres of land with 2-roomod Cottage thereon, fronting the Fatrfield Road, not far from the County Saleyards. Apply to T. BULLOOK, TINWALD. TO LET— A Four-rccmod Honae with Shop, adjoining Mr Heßeltine'a pro- perty, and near the Railway Station. A off rental will be accepted. T. BULLOOK. TREVORTON. mo LET.—Trevorton House, contain* JL ing 9 Rooms together with nbmii acres of land laid out as follows ; — Large Lawn m front of the House, Shrubbery round about it, and a bolt of forest trees. Remainder m grass paddock 1 hero is also a Stable and Coach house orooted on the property. Apply to T BULLOCK. WANTED KNOWN. AT I. SALEK AND CO.'S, Licensed Pawnbrokers, East Street, \ FIRST-CLASS Watchmaker and F\_ m Jovrellor is employed on the Premises. Watchos cleaned and repaired, and evory description of Jewellory made and repaired At LOWEST CHRISTCnUROH P SICES <3S WATCHES CLEANFD GLASSES, M ; HANDS, 9d. WATERBURY'S repaired from 2a Gd, N.B.— Waterbury's reduced from 13s 6d to 12s. 11 126



Sale at 1 o clock, T. BULLOCK, 12*35 Auctioneer. George Jameson TURNIP AHDRAPB SEEDS. FOR SALE-Tai-ple and Qreea Top Aberdoen, Mammoth, Greyatono, and other varieties TheHe have boon thoroaghly tested, and »re guaranteed new and fresh GEORGE JAMESON, Ashburton. ~~ Wool Season llm T IBERA.L OASH ADVANCES maile Jj on Large or Small Clips at Cur?»c^ Katen, Woolpaoks and Twine Supplied. GEORGK JAMESON, Ashburton, • Wool. Wool. MESSRS MILES AND CO. beg to inform tlioir friends and elienta that they propose holding Local Auction Sales of Wool Throughout tho Season as usual, nnd aro now prepared to make Liberal Advances on largo or small clips free of Commission, and at a low rate of; interest; SALES will be held as formerly i> MR GEO. J^ME^ION'S iBJI^JD, WESt ' STREET,^ i \Vh9 r ® ©very care nnd attention will bo giyen to each lot entrusted to our oaro. Tho Shed is veil lighted, convenient, and m every way suited for the pioper display Wool WUOjL.PAOKB.AND TWI^E suppliod at JUoweBL Current iiatea. J. T. FORD, A^tioDoa. GEOI^.E Agaat.



THE ANNUAL GARDEN PARTY WILL BE HELD IN TUB Parsonage Garden ON FBIDAY 16th DECEMBER, 1887. Stalls  <oe Snle of Needlework, Fruit, Garden and Furrn Produce, etc. Tho Aahburton Band will bo m attendance Various Amusements. Admission, including tea, la 6d ; Chil- dren, Is, or two for 1b Gd. Gateß open at 2 p.m. ___ Auctions. SATURDAY, 9th DEOEMB&R. SPECIAL ENTRY. 3McCorm'ck Twino BinJors q 3 MoCotmick Wire BinoVu O Sale at 1 o'clock 12 SG ■T. BOLLOCK, Auctioneer. SATUHDAY, DECEMBER 10rn. SPECIAL ENTRY. A N Extra-Pizod HORSE RAKE, by l\_ Ransomo and Sons. Sale at 1 o'clock. T. BULLOCK, 11 30 Auctioneer. SATURDAY, 10th DECEMBER. SPECIAL ENTRY On account of the owner leaving the District,— PIANO, equal <o now, by Boiener, fall trichord and iron frame. 6 School Desks and Forms, Salo at 12.45. T, BULLOCK, 12"f42 Auctioneer. SATURDAY, 10th DECEMBER. speciaiTentry. (T\N Account of Mr James Croy,— 1 Brown Gelding, 3yrs, by Quamby. took Ist prizo at tho last Asli- burtoo {Show qs the beßt Horee on the Ground, suitable for a Farmor's Whitochapel Cart.



, } Public Notices. \ NOTICE. ' Proctor and Co, I BULLOCK'S ARCADE (Late HAVES BE(J to inform tho public of Asbburton and surrounding distriots that they ', are determined to uphold the character which tb< ir establishment lms co loDg held as the BEST and CHEAPEST. They are now opening a well-assorted stock of GROCERIES, etc., which they will dispose of at tho Lowest Kates for Caßh. Ht4 THE f ASHBUETON WOOLLEN MANUFACTURING COMPY. IS TRHPAUBD TO PURCHASE FOR CASH ALL KINDS OV WOOL In Lakgb ou Small Quantities. H. SEMPLE, 9*56 Secretary. ODDFELLOWS' HALL. THURSDAY, 15th DEOEMBKR. ASHBURTON BOROUGH SCHOOL AN Entertainment m aid of tho Chil- dren's Annual Treat, to consist of a choice Concert by the Children, and the leading Talent of the District. To con- clude with Doctor Hoodley'a BparkliDg Comedy, entitled "a suspioroua husband." Admission : 2s and Is ; Children, half- price. Commence at 7. 30 p. m. J, C. DUNCAN, 12 83 Chairman of Committee. Masonic Bazaar. Thursday, Friday, & Saturday, DECEMBER Btji, dm AND 10th. TO BE HI&D IN THE MASONIC HALL. The proceedings at the OPENING CEREMONY . Will bo conducted by BEO. JOHN OLLIVIER, of Ohristchurch. Raro and Uniane collection o£ COINS and STAMPS. A lurgo collection of PLAIN and FANCY GOODS. Beautiful WORKS of ART to be dispoeod of by Art Union by permission of tho Colopijl Secretary. ST. STEPHEN'S CHURCH, ASHBURTON.



rpENDERS|»re invited for cutting, oto , JL five acres hay nt Qrova F<»rm. For pattlcalmra apply to Butler's Family Hotel, Aahbutton, Tendorß will oloee ou Friday, the 9th ln»t. 12.40 £20 REWARD. IN oonacquonco o£ tho amount of Poaching going on m tho Crooks on tho Lwgmlior EBtato, tho above reward will bo paid to anyone giving iuforraaiion that will lead to a conviction. From thiß date NO ONE will to por- mitted to fish m the Creeks on the Lagmhor Estate. U*sß DONALD MoLEAN. ASHBURTON COUNTY STOCK AND SALEYARD3 COMPANY, t-rp. TO HOTEL^EEPERS AN^.OTB^RS. ■ mBHD^JRS aro Invited ap to MONDAY, 1 x Ip.'h Decumbor, |ur the right to ' supply Refreetimenta on Sale Days at iho Aghburton aud Tf^wald Yardo. particulars apply to GEORGE JAMESON, 12 41 Aehbucton.



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American Co.'a Hop Bittera strengthens, builds up, and cures continually from the first dose. Bo sure and see Mus Pahtington Bays— Don't tako any of the quack rostrums, as they arc regimental to the human cistern ; but put your tryst m Dr Soule's American Hop Bittors, which wLU cure general dilapidation, costive habits, and all comic diseases. They pavod j^sauo itroiii 'k oevere extract from triyodi fdveß They 'are Ihe ty: plus w/MMMr of s raodioine.— " Boston globe.", " ■' •....-.. • •



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