PARLIAMENTARY.

LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL..

Wednesday, November 30. The Counoil met at 2.30 p.m: MBTBODIBT CHURCH BILL, The Methodist Church Property Bill was passed through its final stages. THE UNEMPLOYED. Sir F. Whttaker, In reply to Mr Shrlmskl, said there was no truth m the romor that Government intended to find work for the unemployed ln Auckland In making carriage drives, RELIEF TO TENAKTS. ! Mr Stevens, replying to Mr Waterho use, said Government intended bringing ln a measure this session to give relief to tenants of ths Crown and publio bodies. BILLS ADVANCED. The Slaughterhouses Bill, New Ply-] mouth Borough and Harbor Board Bill, and Oamaru Harbor Board Loan Bill were read a second time. A division was called for on the latter by Mr Campbell, resulting— Ayes 28, noes 3. BILL PASSED. The New Plymouth Raoeoourse and Reserve BUI went through Committee wlthont amendment, and passed Its final etages. MIDLAND RAILWAY. The adjourned debate on the Midland Railway Company's revised contract was resumed. Alter discussion Mr Water home withdrew hts amendment at the request of Sir F. Whttaker, who professed to meet the views of the supporters of the j amendment for a select committee by •mending olauae 3. Mr Merz.es moved the adjournment of the debate till next day. Agreed to, and the Council, at 5 p.m., adjourned to the following day.

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.

Widnesday, November 30, The House met at 2.30 p.m. LAUD FOB. SB rn.E-.EHT. A lengthy discussion took place on tbe report of the Waste Lands Committee on the Land for Settlement 8111. Sir George Grey complained that the Committee had delayed reporting on the BUI for nearly four weeks. Mr Fulton denied that any unnecessary delay had occurred. Mr Seddon moved that the B'll be committed next day, which waa finally agreed to. BEPLIES TO QUESTIONS Replying to questions, it was stated that no further aotion would be taken with regard to the case of flogging a ' school girl at Newton (Auckland) ; that a Bill wm under consideration to simply ' ihe Chattels Securities Acts ; that when ; m BUI was introduced to effect reforms In the Education Aot, It would go In the direction of amalgamating education boards; that owing to the state of the ; finances no sum of money oould be put on the estimates for granting subsidies to ' public libraries ; that efforts would be made by Bill this session to oomplete the ( titles of those persons who bave legitimate ' claims to native lands. ADMINISTRATION AMENDMENT SXXL Mr Hislop moved the second reading * of the Administration Act 1879 Amend ment BUI, the objeot of whioh was to < ■ prevent exeoutors m the administration ( of estates having preferential olalots over other creditors. The Bill also provides that exeoutors may file a statement of their Inability to meet engagements. It Ie further provided that the estate of pcnons dying bankrupt may be admitted M m bankrnptoy. Mr Samuel agreed that tbe Bill was an Important one but he pointed out that Its effect would be retrospective; and he < should move In Committee to proteot ' the risks ef exeoutors io estates before ' this Act comes into force. 1 Mr Izard entirely agreed with the pro- 1 posed amendment m the law as made m < tee BUI. He hoped Government would I pass the Bill this session. j Mr Downle Stewart said tbe BUI ' wanted some Improvement. The general ' purport of the Bill wa« of a de_lrable ' character, bnt it w»s one calculated to do much mischief unless properly guarded. Ab to the proposal that estates of persons dying bankrupt may be administered a* Id bankrnptoy, he thought It a very objectionable thing to legislate by rules of the Governor-ln-Counclt. The motion for tbe second reading was agreed to. HOSPITAL BILL. Mr Htslop moved the second reading of tbe Christohorch Hospital Bill to transfer to the Hospital Board of North Canterbury the hospital distriot building, used for the purpose of the Chrlstohuroh Hospital and ground connected thereto The motion was agreed io. The House adjourned at 6.30. The House resumed at 7.30 p.m. PABLIAJCENTART HONOBABICM. The Premies moved the second reading of tbe Parliamentary Honorarium and Privileges Aot Amendment Bill. It had baen Introduced to give effect to what he believed to b# the wish of the country and of the House. Members of the Hou.e were to receive £150 Instead of two hundred guineas per _e_slon, and Legis lative Conncilkrs £100 instead of two hundred guineas. Mr Fish opposed the reduction as tending to throw representation Into the hands of the richer classes. If the times had suited he wou'd have proposed to Increase the sum to £300 per session. He moved that the Bill te read tbat day ■Ix months. Mr Buohanan said tbat the feeling m hli distriot wai wholly In favor of some some suoh measure. Me Walker said tbat the amended Representation Bill ought to be considered first, and they ought to know whether the number of members was going to be reduced. The Premier said that the Bill was ready, and be Intended to have the number reduced to 70 lf he oonld carry it Mr Walker sincerely hoped it would pever he carried, and announced bis iptentlpn of opposing both that and the present measure at every stage. Mr Samuel did not like the idea of the redaction, bnt thought they ought to set a good example by cutting down their own salaries before they Interfered with those of others, Mr Moss had fought this question put at the recent election, aad steadily resis ted BDy attempt to make hljn pledge himself to a reduotion':' He considered the amount now paid none too large. Mr' Fish withdrew his amendment. Mr Peacock was m favor of the Bill. Sir Julius Yogel oould not blame the Government fbr Introducing this measure after tbe strong expression of opinion -on the eutject at the recent eleotion, but he aaw no .reason 1 why its operation should - extend beyond the term of the present Parliament. Be spoke strongly In favor of fair payment to members, 'he Wanted to fix at, ny, £300 a year. This would prevent suoh haste as was now evinced by members to get away, even though It was notorious that there were a large number of Bills of the utrooßt Importance yet to be considered . Mr Seddon proposed an amendment to thd effect that, while It was desirable to reduce tbe amount of tbe hor. orari urn oo the estimates <by 26 per cent,' it wbb not neoessary to Interfere with the Act Or proceed with tho Bill further this new Son.- He aydwed ttrot {ie "considered fie had a right to be remunerate^ for his services, and told his constituents so. He did not find that the amount now paid jeft any profty. Mr Frpser and Major Steward sup yotfP& t|)f ie y oo4 ft&d.Qf t

I Captain Rn sell was not ln favor of pay ment at all, but at most £100 ought to be enough, He objected to giving a large amount on the ground that lt would en courage professional politicians. It would be most unjust to curtail the salaries m the Government departments, and not to ' touch the honorarium. He did not agree with the distinction made between the members of the two.Houses In the Bill Sir Julius Yogel said there was a diffi culty m dealing with the old and new members, and he thought it wculd bo better not to apply the BUI to this session. Sir George Grey said he would do his best to bave It confined to the present Parliament It was not the only measure of proceedings of late m a retrograde direction. Mr Reeves (St Athene) pleaded for some consideration fo_ the new members, pointiog out that the old members woald lose only £6 this session while the former would be dooked £60. At the same time he recognised that ln the present state of the country members muat make some sacrifices as well as other people. Speak ing generally he was sure the democracy of the oountry did not wish to reduoe the honorarium and throw representation Into the hands of the rloh. Mr Buxton said the country did not demand reduotion, aud It was not expected of them. He had promised his con stituents above all things to oppose it. Mr Withey held that wealth was no qualification for a legislator, and the honorarium should be no Inducement to bring men into the House. He thought Parliament tried to do too muoh work, part of which ought to be done locally. Mr Turnbull thought they should not deal with the Bill until the amended Representation Aot was settled. It would be much better to deduct cay 25 per cent from the honorarium this year, and leave legislation on the subject till next session ! Mr Brnoe supported the seoond reading In consequence of the financial state of the oolony, but not because the salary was too much. Mr McKentle (Wsihemo) thought the BUI should be limited to the present Parliament. Mr Ke.r supported the amendment- - Mr Marohant considered they were bonnd to accept the lower sum. Mr Richardson (Kaiapoi) favored the resolution, and Mr Thompson (Marsden), Mr Mills, and Mr Thompson (Auckland) supported lt. Mr L.vestam waa entirely opposed to the measure, for whioh he oould see no necessity. Mr Reeves (Inangahua) objeoted to the BUI applying to the present Beaslon. He wanted) to know whether other salaries, were going to be reduoed to tbe same extent. He Intended to vote against the second reading. Mr Ward pointed out that under the aot the Wellington members only got £140, and now they were to have £150. The new members were treated unfairly. As fas as this session wes concerned, the whole reduction wonld only amount to £2000. He would vote against the Bill. Mr Tatwhanga had no faith In this reduction. Mr Jones had given a pledge whioh caused him to support the measure with some rot er vat ion. Messrs Taylor, Taipua, Biakr, andDr Newman also spoke m support of the Bill, and Mr Pratt against. A division was taken on Mr Reddon'o amendment, which was lost by 56 to 14 The Bill was read a second tim - on the voices, and the Honse rose at 1 12.

POLITICAL NEWS.

(From our Cobbebpondent. )

Wellington, December 1 The wholo of J. Bt night's sitting was occupied with a debate on the Berond re-ding of the Parliamentary Honorarium •nd Privileges Bill, which was relieved by very few interesting features, and when the debate oonolnded at ten minuteß pant one everyone appeared to be glad to have it out of the way. The result was a for gone conclusion, though a good many amendments are to be proposed In Com mittee. The second reading was agreed to by 06 to 14,

WOOL SALES

Auckland, November 30,

The first [wool Bale of the season was held to-day, 384 bales being catalogued. The auctioneers had deoided to hold sales on the came day In order to enconrage competition from the South. Buyers here objected to pay a charge of 2. 6d per bale imposed for delivery, but the auctioneers, without any explanation of their ohange of front, agreed at the last moment to waive this charge for delivery, and the dispute, which has continued for some time, thus ended m a triumph for the buyers. The prices obtained equalled those of last year, and for some varieties were higher, the average being 6£d per bale. The auctions were held by A. Dockland and Hunter aud Nolan, George Blnney postponing his sale till to-morrow. Napier, December 1. The local wool sales commence on the 7th inst, for which 1000 bales have been catalogued. -mrmkm.mmm [eeuteb's telegram— copyright.] Received December 1, 12.20 p.m. Melbourne, November 30. Messrs Goldsbrough and Co., Limited, held tbeir usual weekly wool Sales to-day. The attendance was good and competition spirited, especially for light conditioned merino and crossbreds. Inferior to good merinos realised from s^dto iod; superior, u^d; cross breds from 8d to is ; soperior lambs' -wool, is 3){d; scoured, is 6d. London, November £9. At the wool sales to-day the catalogue comprised 10,700 bales, for which there was a good demand.

TERRIBLE CASE OF HYDROPHOBIA

Another death from hydrophobia has oocured nnder shocking clroamstanoes ln Odessa. The deceased patient, writes a correspondent, was m a bed of the ward specially set apart for theae oases, a.d under the charge of a sister of the Red Gross. Be had displayed none of the usual premonitory spasmodic symptoms. Suddenly as the slater passed down the ward, he sprang out of bed, and endea voured to seii. . ber. She Add downstairs Into the hospital yard, calling for assis tance, and was followed by th. patient, who succeeded In seizing her by the arm and biting her In tho hand, F.ur male attendants oame to her assistance, and att§mptod to bold tho unfortanita man on tbe ground and bind him, but his etrength was ep gyeas that bo threw them off, snapping at tbem aa he did so. and eso&ped into the street He was finally captured there by throwing a lasso round his ne«it, dragged ba<_i_ to the hospital, and securely bonnd. The unfortunate man died aoon afterwards, raving m a horrible manner. This incident has caused bo much excitement and apprehen sion tbat the local press urge that those patients now lodged m the overqr'oweded | Bacteriological Hospital, and tra > verse the street;, twice a day for the inoculation.', pboyld \ia,ve a police escort. Tho Slste.'of tpo Red Cross Ig now under the usual treatment as If bitten by a rabid dog.

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INTERPROVINCIAL NEWS

j - AuoelaNd, November 30. ! W. H; Dixon, seoretary to the Auck • land Rugby Football Union, has received a lettor from J. Lillywhlte, at present m , Sydney, intimating h_s Intention of organising a football tosra of leadiog Rugby players m England for an Aus tralian and New Zealand tour next season. The Union meet to-morrow to consider the subject. At the Wesleyan district meeting to day, an animated debate took plaoe on the question of a separate legislative Conference for New Zoaland, and it wa. reaolved by 36 to 8 "That m the opinion of this meeting it is not desirable that New Zealand should at present be constituted a separate and Independent Conference. The police will oontlnue the proceedings against Clegg for the manslaughter of Arthur Dewson, who was killed on Satur day morning. The evidence adduced at the Inquest, at whloh a verdlot of man slaughter against some person unknown waa returned, . leaveß no doubt that he had something to do with Dawson's con dition before death. Goodliffe and Pickering run 100 yards for the championship of Auckland and £40 on December 24th. Another " discovery " of gold Is said to have been made at Ooromandel, but the fiarties interested decline to give partlou ars until tha rights of the ground are secured. Tauran«a, November 30. The annual regatta was held to-day. There was beautiful weather and a large gathering of spectators. Albert White, of Mercury Bay, won tbe soulling race easily; Barber, also of Mercury Bay, was reoond. The raoe for open sailing keel boats was won by the Hlrlrla, with the Tehau 'second. Both boats were owned and manned by Natives. It was a close and exciting finish. Wellington, November 30. ' In oonsequence of the Government not renewing the vote for Training Colleges, the Education Board have resolved on giving the teaching staff of the Training College three months' notloe, Nelson, November 30. A man named J. N. Harvey has been arrested at Oollingwood on a oharge of arson. An unoccupied houae belonging to accused was burned down a short tlmo ago. News from Owen gives the reault from the blankets only for a week by oruahlng Wakatu atone, 930z0f amalgam. Westjort, November 20 A man named Hayes has been killed I at Owen's Look-out. Gretmouth, November 30. Mrs KUner was fouDd drowned In a tub of water, As she was subjeot to fi .s, It is supposed she fell m a fit and was drowned. . Boss, Novembor3o. Constable Williams haß not returned 1 from the search for the missing woman, 1 Mra Rußsell, yet. . Dunedin, November 30. A young man named John Fergusson, a twenty-one years of age, was drowned at Green Island beach to-day. \\

PARLIAMENTARY NOTES.

(rROM OUR CORRESPONDENT.) Wellington, November 30. ABSENTEEISM. The energetic member for Timaru Is determined not to let the question of absenteeism drop through. He has given notice asking whether, having In view the large amount of land and personal property held by absentees, nearly one tenth of the whole taxable property of New Zaaland, the Ministry will make suoh provision In the Property Tax Bill | about to be submitted, or by other means, that absentees shall be made to contribute a fair share of the burdens of the colony. • OTAOO DOCK TRUST. For some timo past It baa been notorious that confers iv oonneotion with the Dunedin and Port Chalmers harbors were m an unsatisfactory state, and Irlr Allen, the member for Dunedin East, asked Government yesterday whethor they intended to take any aotion, and npon the Premier to-day giving an un* satisfactory answer, Mr Allen gave notice of motion for a Select Committee to enquire into all the matters connected with the floating of the reoent loan, especially that In reference to tho con struction of a graving dook at Port Chalmers, the said Committee to consist of the Hon G, F. Richardson, Messrs Peaoock, Withey, Russell, Joyce, Buxton, MUIb, Loughrey, and the mover. I hear that if the motion were carried, -some very dirty linen wonld be washed ln publio, but It Is very Improbable that the motion will be agreed to. oi» soldiers' clahcs. A number of these recurring claims were brought up .from the Petitions' Committee to-day, with a strong recom mendation to the favorable consideration of the Government. Government are now actively dealing with the whole question of these claims, and there is little doutt that they will ere long be definitely settled. BRIEF MENTION. The Hon H. J. Miller Is much Impressed by the courage of the Midland Railway Oompany ln undertaking to construct the line. One tuunel alone will be 3 miles long, and at another point there must be 6£ miles of tunnels. Government do not intend to renew the vote of £800 for a training college at Wellington. The Institution will olose m February next-. Mr Richardeon was juet 50 years of ago at 2.30 this morning, when his first publio Bill passed Ks second rending. As Bel lamy'awas etill opon tho hon. gentleman's health was drunk with enthusiasm. Mr Tanner wants Government to give Instructions that grass seed bo sown on the forcat lands of tho Crown Immediately after fire has passed through ; also to sow grass B-ed ou rose's pausing through, forest land?. Mr T. Mcl£«-_ s 1 o la afaking for Go-em mo»l to pnt on a apaclal carriage for ladles on Chrlatch arch-Dunedln-Invercarglll line and otber long lines In the oolony. Taranaki people keep on inundating the Bouse with petitions m favor of the diversion of the North Island trunk lino. A report on the Hlkut&la goldfields was laid on the table tc-day. No Mlnieter will be cent to represent this colony at the Postal Conference shortly to be hold In Melbourne. Government will Introduce a Bill early next session to consolidate and simplify the ChatWU Securities Act. • It is #c t n teotioij p'f Government to ,n -_Cutue a measure amalgamating edaoa tion boards. The relentless polioy of retrenchment now m force will pievent any subsidies to publio libraries being granted this year". The Premier has signified his intension of asking the House to allow rooming sittings a few daya from now. '-— » Holloway's Ointment and Pills.— Colds, Coughs, Shortness of Breath. — These maladies require early and unremitting attention, for if 1 negleoted they often end m aßtbma, bron chitis, or consumption. The ointment well rubbed upon the chests and back, penetrating 1 the ekinris absorbed and carried directly to i the lungs, whence- it expels &U impurities. All the blood m the body is perpetually paqa . $g through tho lunga, and there all noiioup , particles tending to d^eaee can be quiokly, thoroughly, and permanently neutralised, \ ren.dored harmless, or/ ejeoted from the Bye tern. IJollpway's. Ointment and J. -Ha per k feptly accomplishes this purification ; and through the blood thus cleosed, the influence ol those wonderful mediqamens reaches the r remotest parts of tfoe buman body, and thus r cures ail diseased ao^iop, wjje.b ft iatewl or

TO-DAY'S TELEGRAMS.

Burglary. Auckland, December 1. William Henry Ba.field and Charles Brown, have been arrested ona charge of committing tha recent burglary at Ponsonby. Electric Light. An offer has been mads to the Council by Mr J.;C. Firth tollghlQuoenstreot. with electricity during the week preceding Christmas free of oost. A meeting takes plaoe to-night to arrange the matter. Shipping. Arrivod— s.s. Wainul from F.jl. Fire. Nelson, December 1. An eight-roomed house m Tol Tol valley, owned and occupied by Mrs I Ovollia Clark, was burnt thts morning. j It was Insured m the Royal for £200. Drowned. Dunedin, December 1. Fergusson, aged 21, was walking along the rooks when a large wave washed him off In the sight of his companions who formed a plcnio party.

SPORTING.

WELLINGTON RACES.

Wellington, November 30. The followlw? events Were telegraphed after we went to press yesterday: — HACK HURDLES, Won by Jake. HUTT PARK SPRING HANDICAP. Laurel , ... ,-,. 1 Rivulet 2 Administrator ... , 3 Shah, Giriri, Smooth, and Stoelbotie also ran. A grand ts.ce, won by half -a length. Time— 2min 42.cc. Dividend— £2 95." The Cavalry Back was won by Trooper Thomas' Brown Stout. The Maiden Hack Race was won by Patriot, who beat ten others, paying £8 Bs. GRAND STAND HANDICAP. Tongariro ... 1 Little Scrub 2 Smooth ... ,3 Won ea_ily. Time— lmin 45aec. Divi dend — £1 6s. LADIES' BRACELET. Waterfall and Steelbono, dead heat 1 Cloud ', 3 Timo— 2min 34sec. Dividend on Steel bone, £4 16a ; on Waterfall, £1 6s. On the run off Waterfall won easily.

DUNEDIN RACES.

Dunedin, November 30. Selling Race, for 2-year-olds, 100 soys ; 4 furlongs. Mr Stond's Chic, Bst ... Huxtable) 1 Mr Stephenson's Sophistry, 7st 7lb ... 2 Mr Stephenson's Don, 7st 21b. 3 Won comfortably. Timo — 25 2-12 th sec. Dividend — £1 9b 6d. The Trot, of 80 soys, 3 mile**, was won by Reefer (GObrcb), paying £4 dividend. Seventeen others started, Tbo Selling Race, 40 soys ; 1£ miles, was won by Mr I/aeon's St, Gabriel, paying a dividend of £1 10s. The Spring Handicap. Ruby, Bet 51b 1 Apropos ... 2 St, Ives 3 Dividend— £4 Bs. Post Stakes. Sweet Briar 1

SHIPBUILDING OF THE FUTURE

Ia his address at the opening meeting of tho London session of the Institution of Naval Architects a few months ago, Lord Ravensworth spoke of aluminium as a possible rival to Iron m the ship building of the future- It Is about one of the most plentiful metals m the earth's crust, but the great expense of obtaining It from Its ore has hitherto restricted its use. It has been nearly as de_r as silver, so that lt would appear that m thinking of Ita use m shipbuilding Lotd Ravensworth was looking well ahead. Within the last few months, however, a now process has come Into use for obtain ing sodinm, and by its means aluminium, at ono-fonrth the expense hitherto neoessary. The process Is the Invention of Mr H. Y. Carter, of New York, and works for it have been erected ln the Belvedere road, Lambeth. We are still a long way off from being able to construct ships of allminlum, but the new Inven tion la a step. Aluminium Is one-fourth the weight of Iron, la said to be as strong, and, moreover, does not rust.

SIMPLE METHOD OF ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION

In the " British Medical Journal," Mr J. A. Francis describes a simple method of artificial respiration wbioh, he alleges, combines all the advantages of the Mar shall, Hall, Sylvester, and Howard matted., wlthont any of their disadvan* tages. The plan la as follo-vs ;— The body of the patient Is laid on the baok, with clothes loosened, and the mouth and nose wiped. Two bystanders pass their right hands under the body at tha level of tbe waist and grasp each other's hands then raise the body till the tip of the fingers and toes of the subjeot alone touch the ground, count fifteen rapidly ; then lower the body i_.t to ground, oount fifteen again ; then raise the body again for the same length of timo ; and so on alternately raising and lowering. The head, arms, and legs are to be allowed to dangle down quite freely when the body Is raised. The author alleges that this method Is most successful, and It In so simple that anyore can perform It without any tench'njg. ~ _£he common praotice of raialng fainting persons to an upright position is often sufliclent to destroy the spark of lifo whioh remains. It Is more reasonable and sound to keep auoh persons In the prone position while rea toratlves and local means be adopted jto enable them If possible to regain oon eclousneßß,

THE STEAMERS OF THE WORLD.

Reoent statistics show that the nu,_o,ber of Bteamers e^iatliog In the world ln IBSQ was estimated at ft,96& of an aggregate burden of 10,531,84a tons. In the pre vious year the number waa atated at 9,642, of an aggregate burden of 10,291,241 tons. The world's steam shipping In 1880. waa distributed :— lron steamers, 8190, of an aggregate burden of 8>911,4(! Q tqns i ate«J steamers, 7-70, of aa aggregate burden of 32,8^,0 ton. j and'woodej. steamer.., 822, of an aggregate burden of 380,655 tons. Of tl\e steamers afloat ln 18.80, 5792 were owned by the United Kingdom and its colonies, their aggregate burden being (595,871 tons. The other countries of the world owned steamers In the following order :— Germany, 679 j France, 509 ; Spain, 401 ; tbe United atatea 400 ; Norway, 287 ; Russia, 212 ; Denmark, 1 200; Italy, 173; Holland, 162 ; Brsall, 141 ; Japan, ' ICS ; Greece and Turkey, 82 each; Belghim, 68; Chill and the Argentine Republic, 43 each ; China and Portugal 27 each \ Hawaii, 2} ; Mexico, 15; and nilooellaneous, 50. From the aboye figures It appears that, notwith standing the groat depression prevailing In the steam shipping trade, the number of steamers afloat last year Increased to the extent of 327 as oompared with 1885.

"Eoogu on CiTABBB" correotd offensive odors at once. Complete oure of worst chronic eases ; alio uatqualed ap gargle fo? diphtheria, fore throat, foul breatt. ' i

(THE ASHBUBTON GUARDIAN, THURSDAY, DEOEMBER 1, 1887;



1 George Jameson TUKNIP AND RAPE SEEDS. FOR SALE— Pu_ple and Green Top Aberdeen, Mammoth, Grey stone, and other varieties. These have been thoroughly tested, voA aro guaranteed new aud fresh. GEORGE JAMESON, Ashburton. ~ Wool Season 18.7-88. LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES 1 made on Largo or Small Clips at Cuziizft Rates, Woolpaoka and Twlno Supplied. GEORG3 JAMESON. Ashburtop. Wool. Wool. MESSRS MILES AND CO; beg to inform their frienda aud clients that they propose holding Local Auotion Sales of fool Throughout tho Season as usual, and are now prepared to make Liboral Advances on large or small clips free of Commission, and at a low 1 ate of interest. SALES will bo held as formerly in' MR GEO. JAMESON'S SHED, WESfc STREET,] Where every care and attention will be given to each lot eDtrußted to our care. The Shed is well lighted, convenient, and m every way suited for the pioper display Wool. WUULPACKS AND TWINE euppliei at JjOw est Current Kates. J. T. FORD, Auctioneer. GEOBGE JAMESON, Agrafe--- -- ' ' ; i Public Notices. First Wool Sale TOH THE SEASON "WILL BE HELD IN ASHBURTON ON FRIDAY, DEC. 9th, 1887. MTLES AND CO., FRIEDLANDER BROS., H. MATSON AND CO. mm ECONOMY IN TIME : ECONOMY IN LABOR.": ECONOMY IN FENCINC. MATERIAL. Patent Titan Wire Strainer. ADVANTAGES: IT straios a wire anywhere, either post or midway ; makes the best knot, and ono which seldom breaks old wiro ; docs not slip about m workine ; strains with unrivalled power, ease, and freedom from annoyance ; does not allow the wiro to slackon moro tban ONE- SIXTEENTH of an inch while . being secured ; combines lightness and strength m tho highest degree ; can be qonveniently applied to all purposes whioh require i wireß to be joined under tension. A REVOLUTION IN WIRE FENCING EFFECTED BY REID'S PATENT TRIPLEX WIRE STRAINER. (Patented m 1885 throughout Great Britain, the United States, and the Colonies.) No Straining Postal required except at the angles of fences. The boring of Straining Posts unnecessary. The advantages claimed for these, tha latest and most improved means of strain- ing wire fenceß, aro : - THEY COST NOTHING, because they pay their cost m the straining yoste thoy save. THEY ARE A DIREOT GAIN m economy of time and labor, because no boiing of straining postß is required, and tho wholo process of straining occupies only about quarter the usual .ime. THEY EFFECT A FURTHER SAV- ING of timo and labor as leng as the fenco exists, because they are left perma- nently attached to the wires, which can therefoie bo tightened or slackened when* ever desired. Comparative Estimate of 14 chains of 6- Wiro Fence. UNDER ORDINARY METHOD. No Wiro Stretchorß left attached. a. d. 2 strains of 7 chains each, requiring •' 3 straining poets at any 3s each 9 0 Labor at 2 strains of 6 wires, say 1 man for 1 hour, at Is per hour 1 Labour digging, erecting, und fixing 3 Btraining posts and Btays for same, say 1 man for 4 hours, at Is per hour 4 0 Labor boring two straining posts, cay 1 mau for 20 minutes »„ 0-4 Total '* ... iTI UNDER NEW SYBTEM. Triplex Wiro Stretchers boing left attached to Wire. s. 1 strain of 14 chains, Patent Triplex Wire Stretchers used midway, and BtrainiDg 7 chains on eacli side ; only 2 straining poßta required, at say 3s each «. 6 fl Labor at ono strain of 6 wires, say 1 man for 20 minutes, only no faßieningg.eing required ... 0 La bor erectin digging, and fixing 2 straiD m poets qnd stays for same, cay man for hours 40 minute 2 No boring required 0 °Cost of G Triple Wire Stretchers, at say about 8d each 4 0 Total ... !~ *NOTE WELL. —If TITAN WIRE STRAINER be uped and removed after straining, tbo above item of 4s will also be Bayed, though at tho expense of futuw efficiency. t. howh\ci New Syßtom to be co muo more economical than ths old one— that haltanco ia left over ajter snchioing tlie cost ef Triplex, Who Stretchet 111 . McCalluin & Co.|l frleAg (.B.fortbeCoimtf



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PuMic Notice STORACE. _STORAGE. • WOOL. WOOL. WOOL. THE Undf reigned begs to onnounce to hie numorous friends of Ashburton , and tho surrounding districts that ho has < taken over the :,NEW ZEALAND LOAN AND MER- CANTILE AGENCY CO. 'S STORES IN ASHBURTON, And is prepared to receivo Wool aod Grain for STORAGE or SHIPMENT. Liberal Cash Advances mado on WOOL, GRAIN, SKINS, &c, m store or con- , signed for SaX WOOLPACKS and CORNSACKS at the Lowest Prices. TWINE, CHAFF, OATS, OILS, LAMPBLACK, &c. GRAIN bought and sold. Land and Estate Agent. AGENT FOR— N.Z. Loan & Mercantile Agency Co Ukion Insciiance Company Brooke's Sheep Dip, Etc. Newest Improved Threshing Machines arranged for. FKED. MAKEIG, 11 35 ABhburton. Wool Season, 1887-88. WE are prepared to make LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES against Large or SMALL CHp< of Wool, whether In- tended for Sale m ASHBURTON OR ELSE- WHERE. We haveimade most satlsf actory'arrange ments for SHIPPING CLIENTS' WOOL, If prices realised In Ashburton are not considered satisfactory. It Is our Intention to held PERIODICAL WOOL SALES Throughout the Season, Of which dne notice will be given, and as our GRAIN STORE, which was con- structed with duo regard to LIGHT, will be EMPTY, we shall'have an opportunity of displaying tha Wool to the very best advantage, which should be a dislderatum to the Seller. . Charges exactly the same as Christohurch; Farmers, consult your best interests, and Sell locally, thereby saving Railway Freight. WOOLPACKS AND TWINE 'or the] BEST QUALITY SUPPLIED. H. MATSON & CO. MESSRS FRIEDLANDER BROS. HAVE FOR BAlii. THE FOLLOWING— SHEEP. 1 Q nr)Q MERINO Ewes ") "1 nnn 4-TOOTH Merino JLi\J\J\J Wethers iXnn 8-TOOTH Merino OUU W.thefl IXfIH 2-TOOTH Merino g XOxJVJ Eweß and • Wethers /_ 3 OHO Full-Mouthed V » UUU Merino Ewes 5 1000 D ' D ° . 6) nnn Merino Hoggets .-.UUU m the Wool vnnn lambs, __t <«UUU Crce. , delivery end of Februar r J ALSO,— j THE FOLLOWING* PBOPEaTIES- 11K ACBES, boint? B.S. No. 20078, JLXO 20079, 20295, at Aehton, lately occupied bj. Mr Thos. Magee. "1 nn ACRES, being R.S, 28585, 2SSBGaI XUv/ Alford Foreßt; A nfl ACRES i l»id down In grass for 5 i mk\J\7 years, divided into 2 paddocks, with Rtablo thereon, at Kyle. hnC\ ACRES m Srnee. for 5 yearß, at # \J\J Dromore. 4.00 AOBES > tAebburfcon » 1 i .n AORES » ton. g part ©fIR.S, 7186 ft t L\J \J Wakanui, now occupied by Mr Rt Adamß. LOTS 10, 17, 18, ID and 20 each containing about £ an aero, fronting Winter's Road aid Oharlcs street, b eing immediately opposite tbe Woollen Factory. LOT 77, fc'onch.east Town Belt, Asbburton, contai-ing i-acre, with Dwelling-house theroon. TOWN SECTIONS No 1016, 1047, 1050 TOWN SECTIONS No 680, 581, with _- rcomod House on each taction, Cameron TOWN SECTIONS No 065 and GG., Parle Btreet. For priqe, terns, and full particulars apply to the undersigned. OUR FIRST WOOL SALE OF THE SEASON Will be held on the 9iii op DECEMBEB. Sales of Horaea, .Pigs, Catt.e, Prodnce and : Furniture on Saturdays; ' Stock Bales on Tuesdays. Sheepskin S^lea every eecond Friday* RAKAIA MONTHLY BALE, Ist of the month. FRIEDLANDER BROS,, PETER WIT-LI AMS, Aij«t.<meer, »



| - . Public Notices. F. H. Ton SCHOENEBERGr FRENCH POLISHER, CABINETMAKER, UPHOLSTERER, AND UNDERTAKER, HAS opened In Premises (next W. Patching) East street, and hopes to receive a fair share of public suppoit, boing prepared to MAKE FURNiTURE any design to order at OHRISTCHURCH RATES. Pianos acd Furniture re- polished at very low rates. 11*87 W. F. HANNAFORD, TINSMITH AND METAL- TLATE WORKER, BURNETT STREET, opposite " Mall," J7EEPS In stock and can mako to order ! V »U varieties of TINWARE for ►AIRYING aad FARMING purposes, All Goods sold at lowest remunerative prices. Repairs of any sort promptly executed m a skilful manner. Please give a oall. HORSE HAIR and BEES-WAX pur- chased for CASH. 10 ]EUKER, BROS. BUILDERS, UNDERTAKERS, Ac, Corner Wakanui Rood and Cass stieet, (Next Central Hotel ) Or at Baker and Brown's Ooaoh Faotorv, Huyelook atreet. 11J10* NOTICE. Proctor and Co. BULLOCK'S AROADE (Late HAVES BEG to inform the public of Ashburton and surrounding districts that they are determined to uphold the character which their establishment has co loDg held as the BEST aod CHEAPEST. They are now opening a well-assorted stock of GROCERIES, etc., which they wih dispose of at the Lowest Rates for Caßh. 11+4 ST LOOKHERE! *fflg| THE PREMIER TAILOR, Town Hall, IS making Tweed Suits m first class style from £2 10s Od. Trousors from 18s 6d (specialty). Heavy Saddle Tweed Suits, £4 0a Od, GENTS' OWN MATERIAL MADE UP. Trousors, 7s 6d ;~Sac Suits, 35s ; Pagets, 400, Terms Cash. TOW N~~H A L L , EAST STREET. X: McCallum (LATE CF ORR AND ALCORN) • YGGS most respectfully to inform the jj Inhabitants of Ashburton and Sur- rounding Districts, that he will open on SATURDAY, 16th INST, fboae premises ln Tanored Street, known as Fowler's Buildings, with a large and well Aisorted Stcck of GROCERIES of the best esorlptlons, at Lowest Prices Note Address, — R, McCALLUM, FAMILY GROCER, Next MITCHELL AND TURNER, 10 7f JOHN ORB & CO ARE NOW SHOWING Large Stocks IN IRONMONGERY, Including the following — Perforated Zinc, Babbet Metal, W Netting, Engine Packing Patent Scythes, Hayrakos ond Foark Saratoga Trunks, Gladstone Bags, Portmanteaus New Patent Tile Register Grate Fenders, Firo Guards, Fire Iro j and Lamp Stoves Plough Line, Seaming Twin© and Rope Bodsteadß, French Stump, Half Tea ci and Cots New American Porambulatorß Butter Workers, Milk Pans and Churnß Oils, Painte, and Colors of all kinds Varnishes — Onk, Copal, Body and Carriage Grindstones and Fittings, Knifo Cleaners m great variety Digging, Manure, Stone, Potato, and Hay Forks Axeß, Picks, (.hovels, and Breast Ploughs Mangles, Wringers, and Washing Machines Saws of all kindß, including Fretsaws Hammers, Wrenches Bolts, Locks and HingesJoi'Jalllkinds Lampblack, Oil, Raddle , Shepp Shearß, 11a N. 2J m 8.8.A-NIZ. 38 A.S. and.s'B Ty,rkey arid, Washita Oilstones. John Orr and Co.



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Public Not'ccs. MOiNEY TO LEND. I HAVE £200, £400, £1,400 and other sums, waiting investment on good j freohold security at current rates of . interest. JOHN A. CAYGILL, 10158 Solicitor, Tancred street £20 REWARD. IN oonsequence of the amount of Poaching going on m tbe Creeks on the Legmhor Estate, the above reward will be pai. to anyone giving information that will lead to a conviction. From this dato NO ONE will be per- mitted to fish m the Creeks on the Lagmhor Estate. 11*58 DONALD MoLEAN; i; ASHBURTON BOROUGH COUNCIL. TENDERS FOR DOG COLLARS, TENDERS are invited for the supply of Dog Collarß for the year 1888. Specifications may be teen on applica- tion to the Town C.'erk, to whom tenders, together with a guarantee deposit of £2, are to be sent m by 12 o'olcck NOON oh Monday, the ..th December, 1887. CHARLES BRADDELL, Town Clerk. Borough Counoil offioe, . _9.h November, 1887. 11 168 ST. STBPHEN'S CHURCH, ASHBURTON. THE ANNUAL GARDEN PARTY WILL BB HELD IN IHE Parsonage Garden ON FRIDAY, 16th DECEMBER, 1887. Stalls for the Sale of Needlework, Fruit, Garden and Furm Produce, eto. The Ashburton Band will be m attendance Various Amusements, Admission, inclu Hog too, ls6d; Chil- dren, Is, or two for Is Gd. Gates open at fl p.m. WANTED KNOWN. AT I. SALEK AND CO.'S, Licensed Pawnbrokers, East Street, A FIRST-CLASS Watchmaker and Jeweller is employed on the Promises. Watches cleaned and repaired, and every description of Jewellery mado and ropaired At LOWEST OHRISTCHURCH PBIOES OS WATCHES~~CLEANED OS GLASSES, 6d ; HANDS, 9d. WATERBURY'S repaired from 2s Gd, N.B. — Waterbury 's reduced from 13s 6d to 12s. 11 126 SADDIERY ! SADDLERY 1 1 MR A. IBE LAND, having started m above Bußinesß, m premises next door to Mr Patching, Tent Maker, Eaßt Street, hopeß, by strict attention to Bubl- dobs, to merit a share of publio patronage. i TBI LOWEST PRICES OHARGED. Eve*y _eqol.ite 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 monthp. Each purchaser of goeds, to valuo of £5, will entitle buyer to a ticket, 11*19 Mt. Somers Coal. HpHE TRAMWAY bavlngpeen com- -*- pleted, the nnderslgned can supply COAL In any quantity : ASHBURTON, 17s pet ton, by the Truck TINWALD ... 17a „ „ WINSLOW ... 17s „ „ HINDS ... 17s „ EALING ... 18s  DROMORE ... 17s „  OHERTSEY ... 17s „ Terms Cash. Messrb TUCKER and RESTELL, Sole'ogents for Ashburton, 11*30 E. F. WRIGHT. HEW SUMMER TWEEDS. IN thanking our Customers for p^st favors received, and hoping fo . continuance of tbo samo, we beg oa announce that wo havo just received t large assortment of Summer Tweeds, comprising all the 'lateat designs, and of the Best Quality. TheßO Tweeds consist principally of Ashburton Manufacture, and the success tho Ashburton Goods obtained at the recent Show is a sufficient guarantee to their quality, WE HAVE ALSO IN STOCK— HEAVY SADDLE TWEEDf, WORSTED COATINGS, SERGES, eic. Cuß.omors may rely on getting the latest style, firet-doBB fit aud workman ship. H. &B. CRAIGHEAD, Tailors, TANCRED STREET, ASHBURTON. *- *■■■ ' ' ' ' ■■ ' ■■ A. Harrison. Alfred Harrison, AUOT&ONEER, STOOK AND ESTATE AGENT AND VALUATOR. ATURDAY SALE at 12 o'clock sharp — HovfiOß, Oattle, Pigs, Produo b and Merchandise, FOR SALE— Farming Implements, and Vehicle! of all kinds constantly m Yard,s on viow for Sale, Clearing Sales held ip Town or Country as required; and most liberal terms arranged with botjh Buy expand SelLere* Rentei collected-, and tho business of abgenteoß managed with care. Valuation made of Properties or Mer- chandise on easy terms, -.chances made instantly on Goods delivered at tho Stores for Sale. Agent for .the Norwloh Union Fire In- juranoe Oompanyi Agent hot (fie MUTUAL LIFE ASSOCIATION O. Australia | i^prepllrrlsqm