Diary.

Moonlight Evenings.

The Moon at 3 days old shines till about 8 o'olook. The Moon at 6 days old shines till about half-past 10 o'olock. The Moon at 8 days old shines till nearly 1 o'olook m the morning. The Moon at 12 days old shines from Bundown till about 4 m the morning. The Moon at 15 days old is full, and shines all night. The Moon at 18 days old rises about 9 p.m. and b nines till morning. The Moon at 21 days old rises about 11 a.m. and shines till morning. The Moon at 24 days old rises about 2 a.m. and shines till morning. The Moon at 27 days old rises about 4 a.m. and Bhines till sunrise.

MARRIAGE.

Hart— Shury—-At St. Stephen's Church, Ashburton, on the 20th inst., by the Rev E A Bcott, Robert Wiliam, eldest' r son of Geo. Hart, Esq, of Wlnchmore and Christchurch, to Helen Grace, eldest daughter of A. H. t-hury, Esq., Manager Union Bank of Australia, Ash burton. .

The Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 21, 1887. EDUCATION ESTIMATES.

An interesting debate took place m Committee of Supply on the Education vote on Tuesday. The amount put down on the estimates for Education is a much lower sum than has been previous by voted for this purpose. The Hon. the Minister for Education explained that the Govern ment proposed to effect a saving of from .£57,000 to £61,000 m the de partment m the following manner: — By raising the school age to six, £26,000 to £30,000, by reducing by four shillings the capitation at present paid, £15,000; k by substituting a strict average attendance for the working average, £8000 j and by the abolition of training teachers, £8000. A great j deversity of opinion seems to prevail | m the House and when the House re sumed after the luncheon adjournment, I the Hon, Mr Fisher said that a commu nication had been received by Govern- i ment from members of both sides of the House, to the effect that if the Govern ment did not press the question of raising the school age, they would j not oppose the other proposals of the Government with regard to the education expenditure, and intimated that the Government were willing to accept the ofter and abandon the raising of the school age. Now to ' our mind the proposal which the Government professes its willingness to abandon, the raising of she school age is about the most satisfactory one of 1 the lot. We do not believe m children ' being sent to school at an age when . they had better be laying m a stock of [ health. We decidedly object to State schools being converted into State » nurseries, and as the Government has • undertaken to provide a scheme which I will prevent the necessity for closing : country schools, we sincereiy hope this proposal will be agreed to. We also > favour that for substituting a strict average attendance for the working average, but we cannot see why the ; Government should mulct teachears so k hea\'ily m the matter of capitation. Why should they be singled out for I special reduction of salary and the Civil Servants get off scott free ? We do not see the fairness — and that is what an englishman loses — of the pro posal. We do not regard with favor ) the proposal to do away with the , Normal Schools. Such a step we look , upon as a retrograsle one, and one that 1 is calculated to deteriorate the useful -1 ness of teaehere. A very large number 1 of the teachers at present engaged m the State Schools have been trained m I the Normal School, and if these be ■ abolished we fail to be how the present ; standard of efficiency on the part of 1 teachers is to be secured. We think it would have been a far more judicious I course to have proposed that fees i should be paid by pupils who have passed the Fourth, or at any rate, the Fifth Standard, than that the training system should be abolished.

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

•_■= •.•» L..._ As Christmas Day and New Year's Day will fall on Sundays, the following holiday arrangements havo been made by the Post and Telegraph Department .'—Monday, 2flth inst., will be observed as a close holiday, but the Telegraph Offioe will be open from nine a.m. till ton a.m. and from seven p.m. til eight p.m. On Tuesday, 27th inßt., the Post Office will be open m all branches from nine a.m. till ten a.m., and for Telegraph business ajjain from seven p.m. till eight p.m., and the jl.ettejf carriers y/ill mgke one delivery of letters commencing at ' eight a.pj. Monday. 2nd January, will be a close holiday, but the Telegraph Offioe will be open from nine a.m. till ten a.m. and from seven p.m. till eight p.m. Mails will be despatched and reoeived by tbe early morning trains eaoh day, and country mails will run as usual but will be closed at 6.30 a.m. At the R.M. Court this morning, before Mr R. £lcorn, J.P., Benjamin Bulmer, for having been drunk while, }n eh ,rge pf a horse and dray, was fined 20s and costs, A further charge of having wilfully damaged property to tbe extent of 4a was proved, and he waa ordered to pay that amount. Certainly the Most Effeotive MEDICINE m the world is SANDER and SONS' EUCALYPTI EXTRACT. Test its eminent powerful effeots m Coughs, Colds, Influenza, eto, ; the relief Js jnstantaneous. Thousands give the moat gratifying testimony. Read this certificate :— " 21th April, 1885.— Mespfs Sander and Sons,— lt is with the greatest of pleasure that I testify to the excellence of your Euoalypti Extraot. Having had inflam* taiatjon on the bone of the leg, which came on after a s^vei- attack of low fever, I was attended by Dr J. Boyd, who had made strenuous efforts tp save my leg, but without s.uooeas. He found it neoessary to amptuate my limb. Having heard m the meantime of the wonderful cures worked by the Euoalypti gjxtraot, I obtained a bottle, and the extraot bad net £e/?n applied more than an hoar when J. began to feel greatly relieved. After apply ing the extract evpry four hours for nine or tie a days I was out of all danger. I would persuade all who may be aJ.ec.ed with any such diaeas. tc give the Euoalypti Extract a trial, and I am eonvineed that tjiey will find it th* mo&k wonderful of medjomes— Youm. etc, E. J, G.isow, Wattle itreet, Sandburt. ,'* I »~(4 ..fc.) § V

A public trial of the Buckeye String Reaper and Binder will be held on the farm of Mr George Harvey, Dromore, on Friday, 23rd December, at one o'olock. Tho Committee of the Ohristohuroh Regatta l . has decided not to introduoe a race for in- 1 , rigged fours, also tbat no coxswainleßß boats I j be allowed to compete, except m single \ x sculls ; tbat the definition oi " amateur " j ] should take effeot from Jan. 1, 1887. £120 j will be paid away m prize money. The junior ' races are open to oarsmen under 21. ! A ceremony of s very interesting nature took place at St. Stephen's Church yester day, on the occasion of the marriage of Mr Robert William Hart to Miss Nelly Shury, , eldest daughter of Mr Shury, the manager of the local branch of the Union Bank. The Church, whioh was prettily decorated with flowers and evergreens, was orowded with j friends, and the service, whioh partook of a oboral nature, was celebrated by tbs Rev E. A. Soott. The bride was accompanied by her father and four bridesmaids (Miss Sophy and Miss Janet Shury, Bisters of the bride • and Miss Hart and Miss Minnie Hart, siaterß of the bridegroom). The bridegroom was attended by his brother, Mr R. Hart. The bride wore a dress of white cashmere, hand somely trimmed with duohesse lace. Her veil was of |tulle, with the usual nuptial orange blossoms m her hair. The latter were secured by a golden spray of wheatear and poppies joined by a golden Boythe, the gift 0 the bridegroom. The happy couple left by the express train for the North, accompanied by tbe best wishes of their numerous friends. The bride was the happy recipient of numer. oub handsome presents. These partook for the most part of the useful and ornamental combined, and consisted of artioles to be found iv every well-regulated household. These comprised artioles m silver— such as cruets, piokle stand, cases of very handsome dessert kniveß and forks, butter cooler, case of carvers and fish slice and fork, marble olook, tea and ooffee set (pink and gold), dinner and dessert service, bracelets, elegant fan, and a host of useful niok-naoka too numerous to specify. The weekly session of the Dawn of Peace Lodge, No. 164, 1.0. G.T., was held m the Lodge Room, Saunders' Buildings, on Monday evening, Bro J. Dalley, W.C.T., presiding. There was a good attendance of members and visitors. After routine business had been disposed of, several matters of interest to the Order were disoussed. It was deoided to hold a meeting for prayer onoe a quarter. The W.O.T. and P.W.O.T. were appointed a Committee to confer with Sons and Daughters of Temperance m the matter of proposed temperanoe demonstration. A^harmony meet ing wiU be held next lodge?_ight, Jan. 3rd, when an enjoyable gathering is expeoted. Bro Hardley was appointed L.D., and Bro G. W. Andrews representative to the Grand Lodge, whioh meets m Wellington m January next. The lodge was closed m due form by the W.O.T. An Inspection Parade ot the Ashburton Volunteers was held last evening at the Drill Shed, Major Newall being inspecting officer. The Rifles mustered 37 (Oapt* Dolman) and Guards 38 (Oapt. Sparrow)* The companies were exercised m battalion drill by Major Douglaß, and manual and firing exercise by Capt. Dolman. Before dismissing, Major Newall expressed himself satisfied with the drill, and hoped both companies would oontinue to work hard and keep up their present standard. We might remind Volunteers who have not done their class firing that it must be completed before the end of the year. An extraordinary new white wheat is described m the English papers as producing 80 to 88 bushels per aore, with length of straw seven feet, whioh, it is thought, will plaoe wheat growing m England on a better footing than has previously been the oase. This wheat is perfeotly disti not, is boarded, but tbe twno drop off at harvest. The oha_ is smooth, the berry is white, and the quality unusually good for such an enormous yielder. It has been grown by Messrs Oakshot and Millard, of Reading. Houowav 'a Oi .t__nt .hd Pills.— A fre- q uent cause of gout and rheumatism is the : inflammatory state of the blood, attended ; with bad digestion and general debility. A few does of tho Pills taken m time are an effective preventive against gout and rheuma tism. Anyone who has an artaok of either : should use Holloway's Ointment also, the powerful aotion of whioh, combined with the operation of tbe Pills, must infallibly effeot a cure. These Pills act directly on the blood, ■ which they purify and improve. Having once Bubdued the severity of these diseases, perse verance with the Ointment, after fomenting the afleoted joints with warm brine, will speeddy relax all stiffness aud prevent any permanent contraction.

INTERPROVINCIAL NEWS

» , — Auckland, December 20. The opening of the Calliope Dock has been postponed till February, when Admiral Fairfax will revisit Auckland, and the warship Calliope will probably be docked. One of the applications made to Judge GUUes In Chambers this morning waa from Mr J. M. Speed, solicitor, who applied that the Registrar of the Supreme Oourt should be anmmoned to show cause . hy, In consequence of certain allegations the Judge should not tax a particular bill of coats made out by Mr Speed. His Honor denounced the proceedings as scandalous, and ordered the affidavit off the file. He hoped the law society would move In the matter. Mr Speed says h's only course is to request the Minister of Justloe to grant him an Inquiry on the subject. A aamplo cf stone from Dent's land at Kaltara near Whangarel, yielded 16dwt Bgr of bullion per ton, the anaay value being L. a <}d. Mast, rtqn, Deoember 20. The " Walrarapa Dally " reports that the rumored mineral discoveries at Eketahuna are stones About the size of a small pin's head, whioh have been pro nounced by the Assistant Government Geologist to he rabies. He also reports that tbe formation of the land In the district Is favorable to mineral discoveries. Wellington, Deoembor 20. The offioial report on the oopper deposits found near WQQdvllle showed that portions of the ore hava been found to contain 3L78 per cent of oopper, Mr Henry Stilling, a very old resident at the Hutt, died on Sunday evening. His wife died twenty-four boars after be? husband. It ia reporlei In oommerc'al circles that Messrs Sargood, Ewen and Co have bought out the business of Haroourt and Co of this oity. The prioe Is said to be about £34,QP0. Tha body of Mark Macallum, alleged to have embezz'ed £300 from his employers, Soottand MoLean, and for whose arreat a warrant was issued, has been found ia the ! Msngamaltl Lake, Hawke's Bay, It is '. •opposed to be a oaso of suloide. | la reference to the reported robbery q! | a mall bag from Matata, near Tauranga, , referred to m a telegram to-day, the Post Office authorities reoeived Information 1 that a portion of the contents had beet) ' found at Maketo. < Dunedin, December 20, ' : In bankruptcy to-day Judge WilHaiqi i ] sentenced J, H. Kllgoojr to fourteen r days' Imprisonment; for two offences I under the Act, He said grots negligence was shown by fta. debtor ty pot IjevlDg I

CRICKET.

Mzlbotjrne, December 20. A cricket match has been played jetween Mr Vernon's team and twenty two of Gippsland. The latter went m irst, but only succeeded m putting together 51 runs. The Englishmen were lot disposed of until they had compiled 152. Being 101 runs behind, the Gipps ianders then commenced ther second innings, but were all out for 98, the ' match resulting m a win for the visitors t>y an ioniog* and 2 runs to spare. '

CORRESPONDENCE.

We do not hold ourselves responsible lor the \ opinions expressed by our correspondents.

MR SMITH IN REPLY.

TO THR EDITOR. _IR, —la last- night's issue of the " Guardian " I observe that Mr B. Hughes is again to the fore with his accustomed scurrility. It iB the invariable result of a newspaper war that as soon as an oppo nent's arguments are exhausted, there mußt follow some coarse, senseless abuse. Ihe introduction of a constable's name or the pretence of having the sympathy of aome neighbours, does not alter my opinion or position one iota. The fact remains that my letter Is still unanswered, and the attempt to stiematise it by styling it tissue of falsehoods " is stroDg evidence of his desire to shirk a reply I expected to see some more manly attempt at refuting; my letter, instead of a low tirade or " tissue "of abuse. He admits that a newspaper controversy is not desirable with me. This is, no doubt, true, as I have had so little trouble m disposing of his vicious letter he will be likely to act with more discretion m future. Judging from his style of correspon dence and address, I think, Mr Editor, it is to be regretted that no Dramatic or Shakespearian Association exists m Ashburton, as I am of opinion that Mr Hughes is eminently fitted to perform the r6lt of a Mephistophiieß or a Caliban. I am, etc., W, W. Smith.

THE GREENWOOD CONCERTS

— + The last of these classical and popular concerts was given In the Oddfellow •' Hall last evening. The programme was a varied and attractive one, and eaoh item waa rendered m auoh pleasing style aa to evoke raptarona applause and many en oores. The moat notioable Items ware : — " Aladollne," sweetly auog by Miss Agatha, who, In reaponse to an encore, gave " Poor Wandering One" ; " Jewel Song," from Faust, exquisitely rendered by Miss Marlbel, who substitute d " Love w«a ono a a little boy" for an encore. This young lady also recited "Poor People" — one of Victor Hugo's beat effort a — moat artistically, evoking en thusiastic applause. Miss Maribel's exe cutloa of "II Miiarere da Trovatore" will long be remembered as a moat suo* eesafal effort to Interpret the Idea of the composer (Gottshalfc). Mlsa Agatha played a solo on the violin m excellent style, and Miss Ruby and Master Green wood acquitted themselves well In solos on the pianoforte. The trioa— "Three Uttle malda " and " Here's a howde-do " brought down tha house, We understand that a farewell oonoert | will be given by Mrs Greenwood and her clever children on their return from the South, then en route lot Australia, when we should advise those of onr readers who have not been present at either of those first given to avail themselves of the opportunity of doing so then afforded.

AUCTIONEER'S REPORT

♦ Mr Peter Williams (for Frie .lander BroB.) reports for the week ending Tuesday, the 20th December, 1887 :— On Saturday, the 17th inst., we held our weekly sale of horses at our East street Horee Bazaar. There was a medium entry and an average attendance of farmers and others. Thore was a fair demand for medium draughts, as a few are wanted by farmers for harvest work. We sold medium draughts „14 10s, £15 10s, £16, £17 and £18 ; inferior, £10 and £10 10s. Pias.— Sows, 12s, 16s to 20s ; porkers, 16s ; Blips, 9s to 16s, with a good demand, all lots being weU competed for, FouLta_— Turkeys, 6a 6d to 8a eaoh j duoka, 33 per pair ; geese, 7b 6d per pair. Prodoo_. — Derwents, 4a per bag; peas, 28 9d per bußbel ; bran, 4s 3d per bag ; flour, 18s per bag ; fowls' wheat, 2s 6d per bushel ; oheese, 2d per lb ; mutton, 2d per lb. Furniture and sundries at full prices. Impi_m_nt_— Grassmower, £3 15s. j At the Tinwald yards on Tuesday, the j 20th inst. the entry consisted of about 2500 sheep and 90 head of cattle. Fat sheep were not m demand, but young Btore sheep are sought after. The following are the prices obtained :— Fat crossbred ewes, 6s to 7s 4d ; do. mixed crossbreds, 8s Id ; 2 and 4 -tooth crossbreds, 6s lOd ; 2 and 4-tooth crossbred wethers, 7s 8d ; shorn ewes and lambß, 6a 6d. 7a 8d and 8s ; do. m tbe wool, 10s 6d ; _ -tooth mixed merinos, 4s. Fat oattle : Cows, £4, £4 15s, £5 sb, £5 12s 6d ; heifers, £3 7s 6d, £3 18e, £4 7s 6d; steers, £4 10s. We sold privately during the week 771 oroasbred hoggets at 5s 9d ; 66 hoggets, 6s 6d. Also, 123 head of mixed cattle at satisfactory prices.

THE EUROPEAN SITUATION,

[KBUTRR'S ___sQßA_B<_>OOPY_ia__] LounoN, December 19 The Marquis of Salisbury, speaking at Derby, said he did not consider diplomatic news pointed to an imme diate European war, although he believed hostilities would commence without any warning, For this reason it was necessary England should make all needful preparations, His Lordship vigorously condemned the protectionist movera_nt, which he declared could only result m civil war. Referr ing to the coming session of Parliament, Lord Salisbury said tbat the business transacted would be essentially British, and it was not the intention of her Majesty's Government to devote any considerable time to Irish questions. There was a panic on the Vienna Bourse on Friday and Saturday. It is estimated that two hundred million francs were lost. State rents have also fallen during the past eight weeks. The Vienna Council have decided to eapend twenty million florins for the equipment of the Landwehr Reserves, and the erection of huts m Galicia. The Delegation have not yet been summoned. The " Invalide Russe" article is con sidered to express the views of the Czar, and the v Daily News " avers that the Czar specially ordered the pub lication of it. Vienna, Deoember 18. A special Council of the Austrian and Hungarian Ministers was held , yesterday to discuss the attitude of 1 Russia m maintaining troops on the LTaljcian frontier, Jt was decided by j the Council to" devote the sum of twenty millioq florins towards the purchase and equipment of the hutting of troops m Galicia, but it was not deemed necessary to increase the forces stationed on the frontier unless the ] Russian troops now massed there were reinforced^

TELEGRAPHIC NEWS.

BRITISH AND FOREIGN.

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OBITUARY.

London, December 18. The death is announced of the Rev. { A. H. Mackonochie, against whom m r i 1883 sentence of deprivation was pro-| I nounced for illegalities of Romish 1 ceremony practised whilst incumbent of St. Albans.

PRIZE FIGHT.

Paris, Daoember 19. t A prize fight came off yesterday near Rouen between two pugilists, Smith and Killerin. After one hundred and six rounds had been fought the match was drawn.

ALLEGED LIBEL.

London, December 19. i Mr J. A. Balfour bas been summoned ' for libel alleged to be contained m a speech at Manchester, imputing that ' Nationalists had been convicted and { sent to prison under the Crimes Act, whereas they had beeo acquitted.

LINNEL'S FUNERAL

A disorderly crowd of roughs followed Linnet's funeral, singing and hooting the police. An unseemly scene occurred at the cemetery, the service being read m darkness.

THB QUEEN AND THE POPE.

_he Duke of Norfolk has delivered the Queen's Jubilee congratulations to the Pope. His Holiness, m reply, praised the complete liberty which the Catholics possessed throughout the British Empire. A GLADSTONIAN CONVERT. Sir Thomas Fraser Groves, Liberal Unionist member for Wilton, South Wilts, bas become a Gladstonian.

SUAKIM THREATENED.

It is reported that Osman Digna, at the head ot 1 0,000 men, threatens Suakim. The Egyptian Government are sending reinforcements to that town.

THE WELSH GOLDFIELD.

Mr Vautin denies having giv.n an estimate of the value ol Mr Pritchard Morgan's find as alleged by the "Times." . ,

THE NATIONAL LEAGUE.

London. Deoember 20. Mr John Hooper, M.P. for South-east County Cork and Alderman of Cork City, who was recently arrested for publishing m the Cork " Herald " re ports of the meetings of suppressed branches of the National League, was brought before the Court yesterday, and sentenced to one month's imprison ment.

THE DYNAMITE PLOT.

( Callen and Harkins, the suspected ; dynamite plotters, were charged on , remand at Bow street Police Court f yesterday with having dynamite m their f possession, and plotting explosions. ■ The evidence for the prosecution was continued, and on its conclusion both the accused were committed for trial.

LONDON MARKETS.

The tone of the wool market con : tinues firm. Arrivals to date for the s next series of colonial wool sales ' number 50,000 bales. New Zealand 4 per cent Inscribed - Stock have further advanced 10s, and 1 are now quoted at Received Deoember 21, 12.60 p.m.)

OSMAN DIGNA.

Suakih, December Id. 1 News has reached heie that Osman Digna, with a large force of rebels, is m the vicinity of Handou.

THE SUGAR BOUNTIES CON FERENCE.

London, Deoember 20. The delegates of the Powers represented at the Sugar Bounties Conference have signed a proposal embodying the reso lutions arrived at. The Conference has been adjourned to an indefinite date. The majority of the representatives have reserved various points for the consideration ot their respecuveGovern ments. The British delegate hai agreed that West Indian possessions shall be committed to stipulations which are acceptable to the Imperial Government.

AUSTRALIAN.

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L RD CARNARVON.

Stonbt, December 20. Lord Carnarvon was entertained at a banquet last night by the members of both Houses of the Legislature.

A MISTAKE.

A case of smallpox is reported from Rock Station. A railway porter was found to be suffering from the disease, but only m a mild form. Effectual measures having been adopted to prevent the disease spreading. The outbreak of smallpox, reported to have occurred at Rock, has been proved to be merely a case of chicken pox.

THE NEW SOUTH WALES PARLIAMENT.

The New South Wales Parliament will adjourn on Friday ne^t until 3rd January. ■< - -

CUSTOMS FRAUDS.

Mslbournk, 'December 20. Actions have been instituted against ] Messrs Gillespie, Aitken, Scott and Co., ' of Melbourne, and Messrs Rickraan ' and Co., of Echuca, by the Commis- , sioner of Customs, m connection with l the importation of a quantity of roller ( I milling machinery which had been J grossly undervalued with the object of ( defrauding the revenue. Messrs i * Gillespie, Aitken, Scott and Cq. were I fined and Messrs Rickman and Co « £75°t although the Commissioner [ b|am,ed the English consignors and g acquitted the local firms of any inten- * tion of defrauding.

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SHIPPING.

Sydney, Deoember 21. Arrived, last night—Union S.S. ! . W.katipu, from Wellington. | {j

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LATEST TELEGRAMS.

five. Atjokl _ no, Deoember 21. Yesterday a fire broke out In the Victoria Arcade block. It is supposed to lave been caused by a defeotive chimney, rhe outbreak took place at Kldd and Wildm-n'e, bookseller's shop, but was »uppre«spd before much damage was done. Che stook wa«aUgh*ly damaged. Insured for £1600 m rhe Bouth British and £600 m the New Zealand. Withdrawn. Wellington Deoember 21. The libel action, Nation, proprietor of the " Vtalrarapa Standard" v. Henry Anderson, journalist, was withdrawn this morning.

ASHBURTON BOROUGH COUNCIL

INSTALLATION OF MAYOR, The annual meeting of the Borough Oounoil for the installation of Mayor, and other business, was held at tbe Oounoil Chambers at noon to-day. There «e-e preaent • The Mayor (Mr T. Scaly) and Cm R. Fried Under, H Frledlander. Harrison, Roberts, Thomw, D. Wltliam »on an* Tucker. There were also present, Mr _. Bollook (ex-Mayor), E G. Orisp (Borough Solicitor), 0. E. Fooks (Borough Euglneer) and A. H. Shury. The minutes of the last annual meeting having been read, the Mayor satd that m former years It h*d been tha oustom of the outgoing Mayor to review the work that had been done by the Counoll daring hia year of offioe. However, thtro was no necessity for him to follow this oustom, for tbe reason that daring the past year there had been no large under* takings carried oat. For the two or three years previous to his taking office there had been several large works oarrled out at considerable expense and a consequent increase of the Oouoo l's overdraft, Tha Council's object last year had been more to the direction of patting the finances m order than la undertaking new works. They had succeeded to a large extent, and tbe burgesses should ba pleased at being represented by a careful end eoonomloal Counoll. During the last year the Council had only collected tbe ordinary •hilling rate, yet they had effaeted such a saving m the outlay that the overdraft was between five and six hundred ponndi less than it was that time last year. There would have been a still farther re duction had It not been tbat au unforeseen necessity had arlaen for expensive proteo tive works m the riverbed. Some people oondemned this expenditure, saying that It was simply throwing money m tbe riverbed, but he thought that the outlay though heavy was judicious. If they allowed the property that the Borough had acquired at so muoh trouble to ba swept away the burgesses would not thank them and he felt sure that property —the reserve below the bridge containing some forty or fifty aores— would be * pride to the townspeople In a few years henoe. However, In spite of the expense entailed by this work and the ordinary expense Incurred by attending to the streets, tho Urge saving he had mentioned had been effected. Tbls saving was quite sufficient to pay the total ooßt of the steam fire engine which lt had been decided to procure and still leave a balance. That ahowed that the Council had been careful. While on the subject of tho steam fire engine be could not keep remarking that he thought the cost of tbe engine should bB paid out of the ordinary revenue, which he thought oould be done withont diffi culty, for he felt strongly that the ratea should not be Increased. H* thanked the members of the Oounoil for the uniform courtesy whioh had been alwaya ex tended to him, and he also expressed his acknowledgment to the Council's offloera for the assistance always willingly ren dered by them. The last offiolal aot he had to perform was to instil the new Mayer whom the burgeisea bad elected to tbe chair after « long term of servioe at the Council. He felt sure that the Counoll would extend the same consideration and courtesy to the Mayor-elect that they had always accorded him, The retiring Mayor then vaoated the ohalr giving Or. Harrison, the Mayor-elect the keya and seal of the Borough and saying that whatever feeling had been evoked by the Ute election he bad for gotten and as far as he was concerned the hatchet had been bailed. The Mayor-eleot then took the- chair and signed tbe customary declaration. Mr Scaly asked those present to join him In drinking the health of the new Mayor. Mr Scaly proposed the toast of " the new Mayor," one to whioh he was sure they would oordially respond, He hoped that at the close of his tenure of office Mr Harrison would feel as satisfied as he (Mr Scaly) now felt. He felt sure from bis own experience and that of other ex mayors that the Councillors would asilafe the new Mayor m every way In their power, Mr Harrison had always been hardworking and energetlo ss a Ooaaoillor and It waa only right that he should have a term of office rs a recompense for the duties he had performed. The toast was drank with cheers. The Mayor In replying referred to the pleaaure the kind remarks of Mr Scaly gave him. Daring his term of offioe he would spare no effort to do the work re quired of him and he felt sure that the assistance of the Council would be unani mously "accorded. He trusted that whea hls term of office was ended Councillors would have nothing to. say of him bat that whioh was kind and generous, and that he would have given satisfaction m re gard to the way he had acquitted himself of his duties. The Mayor proposed the health of the retiring Mayor. He was glad that this toast had been placed In his hands so that he had the opportunity of saying a few words The ohalr had been aooorded to. him after a keenly fought battle and be. was extremely gratified at the generona manner In whioh he had been met by Mr Scaly, Mr Scaly had occupied the ohalr with honor to himself and benefit to tha Boroagh and had spared himself no time and trouble m the discharge of his duties. He had been more than once severely put to the test and had always acquitted himself with fairness and dis cretion. He hoped that In leaving the Chair Mr Scaly _ services would not be lost to the Oonneil, bat that he would consent to sit at the Council table and so give the bargesßCß the benefit of his knowledge and experience. The toast was drunk amid cheers: Mr Scaly returned tha .Ira for the kind manner lo which the toaat had been received. He was glad to think that the Mayor had entirely forgotten the little affair In connection with tha recent Bleoticn ; for his part the hatchet had been burled long ago and be was glad to and that that was also the oase on the Mayor s part. Referring to hia term of jffioe he aaid that he never had any lifijoulty owing to the kind manner In svhioh Councillors had accorded their assistance, (Owlug to the late hour at which the iroQeedlnga terminated we are unable to five the conclusion of the report In thlff Bane)

JHE ASHBUBTON GUARDIAN, WEDNESDAY, DEOEMBER 21, 1887.



I Moon's ' Sun Snn Moon Moon age at i Rises. Sets. Rices Seta, noonday . a.m. p.m. 17 Saturday ... 4.17 7.35 6.26 9.40 2 \ 18 Sunday .. 4.17 7.36 7.59 10. J6 3 1» Monday .. 4.18 7.36 8.33 11.4 4 : JO Tuesday .. 4.18 7.37 934 11.38 6 31 Wedneaday.. 4.18 7.'. 7 10.34 • • 8 33 Thursday .. 4,19 7.18 11.34 a.m. 7 p.m. 0.6 33 Friday.. .. 4.19 7.38 0.33 0.32 8



" Rough on Catarrh" corrects offensive >dorg at once. Complete oure of worst chroma lasee ; aleo unegualed as gargle for diphtheria, lore throat, foul breath _ Keating's Powder destroys bothmoths, fleas, )eetles, and all other inaeotß, while qnita ta__les3 to domestic animals. In extermi- lating beetles, the suooess of this powder i_ xtraordinary. It is perfeotly clean inappli- ation. See the article you purohas [eating's, as imitations are noxious and wftaQtaal. Sold n tins, 6d, Is, and 2a rjd. 40b, by i\\ obeomts,, * •



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Wanted- WANTED to Soil-First- class Piano, cheap. Address — Office of this Paper. 12 121 XMAS, New Year, Birthday and j Wedding presents Large variety i of Goods suitable for the above now ] opening up. Inspection invited.— H. M, ' j Jones. i FOR SALE— A let of Empty Caseß, ' cheap.— H. O. Seqbrs, Melford House. SANTA Olaus is coming ; large and varied Toys, and Fanoy Goods, suit- '■ able for the occasion. — H. M. Jones. 12 106 DOLLS I Dolls!! Dolls!!! m great variety, breakable and nnbreakable, Wood, Wax, China, Indlarubber, Id to 20s.— H.M JONKB. 12 107 BOOKS suitable fcr presents and prizes. Photo Albums, Is to 50a ; Photo Frames, 6d to 12s 6d. 'Best possible value m all lineß. — H. M. Jones 12 108 COVE and see the Is tables 1 Come and see the 6d tables ! Oome one, come all, come early. — H. M, Jones. 12 109 LADIES* Bags, Purses, Work Boxes, Desks, Scrap Albums, Japanese Cabinets and Brackets, Glove and Hand* kerchief Boxes. — E. M. Jones. 12 110 "VTEW premises will be opened m a day jLM or two.— H. M. Jones. 12 111 Known.— That HAVES VV and CO. have a splendid lot of White Embroidery Robes at 14s, worth 218^ WANTED Everyone to see the ONE BHILLTNG box of choice Christ- mas and Yew Year Cards. Envelopes in- clnded. — H. 0. Sgqßßg, Melford House. PRINTS, Prints. — Just opened a splen- did assortment of Prints, Ginghams, Zephjrs, &c. Great variety to choose from.— H. C Bg-888, Melford House. rTTANTED Known. — That Milli. VV champ's Genuine Herbal Beer is sold m all tbe principal shops m town, and orders left at Mrs E. Lublow, Baker, Wills street, will be promptly attended to. 12 79 WANTED Known—To the Ladles of Ashburton and surrounding districts, that an experienced monthly Nurse Is dealrooi of engagement. Good references oan be given. Address — Mrs Hill, Peter Street, Ashburton. 11 18 ANTED OASH — Moir's Oatmeal 251b5,2s 6d ; Sperm Candleß, 5d ; Coffee and Milk, Is per tin; Cocoa and Milk, Is per tin ; V (Btas, 5d per doz ; Cornflour, 41 per lb ; tin Fruits, Is ; Crookery, Ironmongery, eto. — At Jamfb 1 McGregor's, Tancred Street, opposite ' Arcade. ANTED Known.— For Sale, Blue Gum, Stringy Bark, Peppermint ' Gum, Bed Gum, and Bilver Wattle Tree Seeds, locally grown, and caved this Season ; also Turnip Seeds, just arrived, t ex s.s. Rimutaka. — J. Scaly and Co., 1 Seedsmen, Eaet Street. llfOl WANTED KNOWN — Oleographs Scenery, and' Catholic Subjects Catholic Cards, good variety m Scraps Novelties m Penwipers, Crewel Wools and Silks, Knitting Cotton, Oolored Crotchet Cotton, Transfers, Tinsel Balls, &c, _0., at Mrs Manhibe's Fanoy Repository, ) Saundsrß* Buildings,' "TTTANTED Known— Wells sank, with VV pnmp and pipe found and fixed, r from £2 10a upwards. All kinds of pumpa, Ranges and house -smith work fixed or repaired. Chimneys swept and ranger ' cleaned , 3s . Registers Is 6d eaoh. AU orders punctually attended to, Note 5 address, H. Dudlry, Moore street, Ash- - bnrton. 11 22 ■__—————_________—_______________», FOR SALE. ON Account of the Trustees of the Ute Walter Hartnbll,— R.S. 15493, South Rakaia, comprising 400 acres, Including the growing crop of Wheat. Further particulars may be obtained from O AS. W. TURNER, Land and Estate Agent, 12 28 South Rakaia. - -< OH YES! This recurring Cbristmns tieason gives me the opportunity to i th-ink meat heartily my numprous customers for their continued patronage of my place of business, and to exprees my great satisfaction _t the marked „ increase m my trade during the year. j Disclaiming as Ido all * humbug,' I wish to say that my ambition is to do the largest tradb m Ashburton, and if I don't do quite that, 1 mean to try to de_erve it • by giving constant and prompt attention to all orders, and good value m every department. This will, I trust, secure at least a further large increase m the coming year. To those who have not hitherto patronised me, I would respectfully suggest that they give mo a turn. A new picture almanac awaits each of my regular customers, and I wish a merry Christmae and h^pny New \o all. It is not necessary to enun^erate the various articles m my well-selected stock, which embraces groceries, Italian and fancy goods, provisions, crockery and glassware, fiuits, confectionery, _c. &c. Price) will be found very reasonable. Agent for Arthur Yates' garden seeds. Wholesale and retail agent for Nelson, Moate and Co. 'spore blended teasinchests, boxes and packets. —H, M. Cabson, EaHt street, near Bank of New Zealand. TRY KIRKPATEICO JAM. CAUTION. NONE is'genuine unless our name is stamped on . ac<h tin, and haa our Registered Trade Ma._', ".Lord Nelson,i on the label. TT.Y KIBKPATRICK'SJ TOMATO SAUCE. ■—- THE meet delicious flavoring for .Cold Meats, Chops Steaks, Soups, Gravies*



1 PuMi c Notices. CHRISTMAS 19 APPROACHING. I THE BEFORE consider it my doty to inform my numerous Clients and the Public generally, that I have just landed the Christmas requisites, viz. : — New Currants, Elemes, Valenc'as, and Sultana Raisins, and as those 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 foregoing Lines, I have Becured some good parcels of ALMONDS, both Sweet and Bitter, also ALMONDS m Shells, Barcelonian, Brazilian, Monkey, and Chinese ; Candled Peels, Lemon, Orange and Citron ; also a variety of other parcels, which include some excellent value m Italian goods Crystallised . ruits, J Prize Packets, Lucky Bags, and many , other interesting and amusing commodities for the Little r oiks, and whilst courting an inspection of my Stock, I would beg to tender my warmest gratitude for tbe support which I have received from my Friends and the Public during my business career, assuring them too, tbat as I am now the oldest and largest Retailer of GROCERIES m Ashburton, it give* me an exceptional advantage over smaller Houses, with regard to purchasing powers ' m the Wholesale Markets ; consequently my Customers and the Publio can rest assured that they will get the best value for their monoy if they will but CALL and inspect cur large and assorted Stock t of GKOCEKIES, coopled with House- hold Furnishings, Ironmongery, Cooking Utensils, Crockery, China, Glass, and Earthenware, Majolica Wars, Clocks, and ma d y other remarkable lines too numerous I to quote, but all SOLD at the Lowest Legitimate Prices. Country orders punctually executed and I despatched without delay, whether by - Post Cards, Telegramß or Lettera. V As my staff of assistants are efficient t and responsible, Customers will be waited a upon with civility. Please note the Address, — ' D. McFarJane, WHOLESALE & RETAIL GROOER. ITALIAN WAREHOUSEMAN ANI GLASS, CHINA & CROCKEBI i IMPORTER. BRANCHES— East Street, Buß__n Street, and Havelock Street. '• WAREHOUBE AND OFFICES, Burnett Stbext, Aehbdrton. 12ni -XMAS PEESENTS EVERY Purchaser of DRAPERY thi month of THREE POUNDS am upwards will bo presented with a Handsome Album Copiea'now on view in] the Window. JOHN ORR & CO. December 2nd, 188?. 7 L i i b r i > \ SPECIAL NOTICE.^* A LARGE SHIPMENT OF MENS' AND YOUTHS' Tweed Suits, Boy's Knickor and Jersey Suitp, Felt and Tweed Hats, now shapes, Shirts, &c. Suitable for Xmas. JDST LANDED, To be sold extra- ordinarily cheap. JJchn Orr and Co.



Public Notice PAPERHANGINGS. A NICE assortment of the above now m Stock and to arrive ; also PAINTS, OILB, COLORS, AND VARNISHES, 11*45 JOHN ORR & Co. Wool Season, 1887-88. WE are prepared to make LIBERA! CABH ADVANCES sgainat Large or SMALL Clip* of Wool, whether In- tended for Sale In ASHBURTON OR ELSE- WHERE. P We h»«e made moat satisfactory arrange' ments lot SHIPPING OL__NTB' WOOL, If prices realised In Ashbnrton are nol considered satisfactory. It is our intention to hold PERIODICAL WOOL SALES Thronghont the Season, Of which doe notice will be given, anc as onr GRAIN STORE, which was con- structed with due regard to LIGHT, wil be EMPTY, we shall have an opportdnlt; of displaying the Wool to the very bea advantage, which should be a dUideratuo to the Seller. Charges exaotly the same as Chrlatohnroh Farmers, oonsult your beat Interests, am Sell looally, thereby saving Railway Freight. WOOLPACKS AND TWINI OF THE' BEST QUAA-ITY SUPPLIED JH. MATSON & CO. MESSRS FRIEDLANDER BROS. HAV_fOß_B___ THE FOLLOWII. O- SHBBP. If\ QOfl MERINO Ewes ' IV_-_r_ 4-TOOTH Merino > \J\J\J Wethers _- f_r.r_ 8-TOOTH Merino 5 &\J\J Wethers J "I £_-~___i 2-TOOTH Merino ' *> XOVJXJ Ewes and 5 Wetherß » Qf\C\f\ Fnll-Monthed _ OKJKJXJ Merino Ewes O 1000 D * »• J 2000 "„"_._. f)nr\r\ lambs, ist JUKJkJkJ Crosa, delivery end ot February ALSO,— THB FOLLOWING PROP£___lHj-~ •fl ■. R ACRES, be_t£ 8.8. No. 20078 XI. 20079, 20295, at Aehton, latelj occupied by Mr Thos. Magee. Tl #~_A ACRES, being R.S. 28886, 28586 a< lUU Alford Forest. A f\fk ACHES, laid down In grass for I _Uv years, divided into 2 paddocks, with stable thereon, at Kyle. ACRES m grass, * for 6 years, at $ KJKJ Dromore. A^f\(\ Ao_Eß„afc Ashburton. -f / \f\ ACRES, being part 0t.R.8. 7186 al L.KJKJ WakanoVfnow occupied by Mi B> Adams. liOTrTifi, 17, 18,19 and 20 each containia'g about iaa acre, fronting Wiot_r'B Road ivd Charles street, being immediately opposite tbe Woollen Factory. LOT 77, Bouch^aet Town Belt, Aaubuzton, containing ,-acre, with Lweuing-honee thereon. TOWN PBCTIONS No 1046, 1047, 1060 Peter atreefc. TOWN 6EOTIONS No 680, 681, with 4- TOCEoed Hoaao on each . cctioo, Cameron street. „ , TOWN SECTIONS No 666 and^GGG, Park street. For prior, terms, and fall patticnlars apply pa the on doraigned. .__■_■_—_"' > " ■ OUR SECOND WOOL SALE lOFaTHE SEASON KWfllbe held on _.«" 6th JANUARY, 1888. Sales of Hcraes, Hgß, Cattle, Frodnce an Fnrnitureon Satardays: Btock Sales on Tuesdays, fihf epskin Sales every second Friday! HAKAIA MONTHLY BALE, Ist THUB& DAT — tha month. FRIEDLANDER BROS.. j^ETER WILLIAMS, UonwrJ



ZEE. 3_T. «TO_Nr__Sc THE Revolution of time has brought us to another CRISIS m tho History of Life customary m the arrival of SANTA CLAOB, who is expected here between the 24th and 25th inst. To afford a proper and fitting reception of the above mentioned distinguished visitor, tho undersigned has procured from the beat Market a LARGE and VARIED assortment of STATIONER.*, BOOKS, TOYS, FANCY GOODS, GLASS and BASKET \VA BE, ORNAMENTS, and other GOODS too numerous to particularise. OPENING OF NEW PREMISES. In order to extend and facilitate Business, the Proprietor has erected large and commodious premises ad joining ths Somerset Hotel, East Street, which will be opened temporarily for the XMAS-tiade. Come and see the Is tables ; come and see the 6d rabies. All t oods marked m plain figures at lowest possible prices. Come one I Come all 1 1 Come early to avoid the crush. SCHOOLS LIBERALLY DEALT WITH. SMALL PROFITS, LARGE AND QUICK RETURNS is the MOTTO of the Proprietor. Ij~m_ JONES- N.B.— Bo'h Houses of Busiuess will be oponed for the XMAS Trade. fSTSee Hand Bills. 12 90