•ho providing that vessels and boats en gaged m Illegally taktog seals ate to be forfeited. * Agreed to. Mojor Atkinson moved the second read lag of tbe Pnbli« Revenues Bill, providing for releasing the snm of £400,000 m deficiency Bills. Agreed to after some discussion. 8131 IUIANOISOO MAIL SERVICE. In reply to a question, Major Atkfnaon ■aid that he proposed to ask the House to-morrow to extend the contraot for the San Franclaco mail service for one year. The Premier added that be tpouH also take the Supplementary Estimates and Appropriation Bill. He wae anxious that the House should prorogue to-morrow in-; order that members might get home before Ohrletmaa. Sir Julius Yogel protested against the proposal to prorogue next day. The Premier w»s trying to oram Into a few boon legislation which should ootfupy sevenl days. In his opinion the House ihould certainly not prorogue till Friday. Mr Gnlnneas said if one of the measures mentioned by the Premier were inßiited op, he ihould take care the House did not prorogue this week. X- Sir Julius Yogel again protested against the course to be pursued, and Baid he should take no responsibility for what Government might do for the remainder of the lewlon. PROPERTY TAX BILL." The House then went into Committee OB the Property Tax Bill. Sir Julius Yogel moved to insert . a oltnsß Imposing s tax of one penny In the pound on »H property before the words 11 of over £2500 In value." f Major Atkinson hoped the Committee would reject this amendment, as It would dean a losa of £60,000 for the revenue, and it was also a graduated tax. The amendment was lost by 33 to 14 and the Bill passed without amendment. RETINUES BILL. The House went into Committee on the Public Revenues Bill, which passed with out amendment or the addition of the new clause, which was thrown out by 35 to 7. Mr Wilion moved a new clause making it penal for Ministers to exceed the votes of the House, but on the Premier's promlsa to consider it next session he -withdrew it. FISHERIES BILL, The House went into Committee on the Fiiherlei Conservation Act Amendment

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PARLIAMENTARY NOTES.

(From ottk Cobbespondent. ) i Wellington, December 21. ( THE LOAN BILL I W Although the House has been Bitting 1 from thii morninp, the only measure of t real importance dealt with has been the; 1 Loan Bill. Sir Julias Yogel made a oritloal speech on the motion for the s ewond reading of the Bill, nrging that it z Bot necessary to borrow more than haif-a ( cailliotl at present. Ms "W. P. Beeves j moved to reduce the amonct of the loan from a million to £600,000, bat this wan j negatived by 36 to 25. Mr Mao Arthur's t provision, which I Informed yon yester- i day, to the effect that the colony should 1 guarantee not to go upon the London } I&trket for the next 6 years, vac rejected ' by 40 to 11, Mr Mills, as leader of the young Now Zealand party, had given ' notice to move m Committee on the Bill j that the amount of the loan be reduoed by } £250,000, bat this cannot of oouree now ; •mna on: ] THB PUBLIC WOBKS PORTFOLIO I Nearly two months ago I hazarded the j eptnlon that Mr Mitobelson would resign i the portfolio of Minister for Public : Works at the end of the session, and that i be would be succeeded by Mt Fergoa, ' The rnmor assumes a more definite form ; to-day, and is openly spoken of as a very likely arrangement. It is farther stated ' tbat Mr Mitchelaon's plac9 m the Cabinet , will be filled by an Auckland member, , probably Mr Wbyte or Mr Peacock, as ] Minister for Justice and Defence; j MIDLAND RAILWAY i ' I am Informed on the best possible i authority tbat Government will this ses- < ■lon bring i° a short enabling Bill, per- 1 mittlng the Midland Railway Company to \ proceed with the woik on the authority of the resolutions passed hy tho House, . and that do xrlthont a Bill. It la expected j tail propoial will provoke considerable , dLwuMion. | NATIVB BILLS I From a remark dropped by the Premier ' during this morniDg'i eitting, it is antlel- i pated that Government will withdraw the 1 Native Bills, and tbat the House will J not be called npon to debate them this < ■easion. It is thought that one or two | ■mall apeoial Bills map, however, bo In troducing dealing with particular oases of ; titles to native lands. j JCKLBOUBNB EXHIBITION , F Ihe Sopplementary Estimates may • poealbly be down to-night. Probably : they will provide f or ' a yote for the ; tfeprwentatlon of the colony at the Mcl- ; bourne Exhibition. It Is asserted that a local Commission will be appointed with Sir Jamec Hector, as Chairman. NATIVE OPPOSITION It Is understood that Government have dropped the Native Bills, because the Maori members have intimated they will cppose them all, unless Government •gree to their demands on other sabjects. The bOMted reversal of Mr Ballacce'a Native policy thus is not likely to be •coomplishfld this session. It is rumored that the Native members are very sore about the manner m which they have been treated by the Government, and that they will go into opposition ; HABB'B DEFENCE. From a return presented to the Houbb I gather that np to the present the coat of the harbor defences of the colony has •mounted to a total sum of £179,470. BBMAINIKO BUSINESS. As it Is likely there will yet be con* alderable dfacußsloo on the Loan Bill and Naval Defence Bill yet to be dealt with, It Is hardly likely business will be suffi ciently concluded to allow of the proroga tion before Friday or Saturday. Wellington, December 22. to-day's business. Government intend to bring down by Governors message to-day Bills for the absorption of the Westport and Grey mouth Hardor Boards, With reference to the latter Mr Guineas, member for Greymoatb, has threatened that he will Btonewrll the measure, If necessary, to Xtnaa day, as be is determined to pre vent its passing. Following is the business that has to come on to-day : — Third reading of the Loan Bill, second reading and other stages of the Naval Defence BUI, all stages of the Westport and Grejmoath Harbor and appropriation Sills, and passing of Supplementary Estimates, Mejoc Atkinson hopes to take prorogation to-night to enable the Speaker and northern members to get borne for Xmas but the general opinion is that he must drop the Naval Defences and Westport Harbor Bill, all of which will be very strongly opposed. The House to-day wears a dismal appearßnoe •s a large number of the southern members left by the Takapuna last night, jbat there is considerably over a quorum to carry on all that is to be doce. The Bailway Commissioners amendment to the Government Railwrys Bill will be brought down to-day by Governor's message. Its effect being to raise the proposed salary of Chief Commissioner to a sum not exceeding £2500. The pro posal ia expeoted to receive general assent. |

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MAGISTERIAL.

4. — ASHBURTON— THURSDAY,. (Boforo Mr John Ollivler, RM.) POISONS ACT. 0. Neate was charged with having suppiiei a poison land&nurn, to one Edward MgOoi mick, the latter not having been introduoei 1 by another person. — Mr Caygill appeared fo the defendant and pleaded guilty. He ex plained the circumstances of the case, show ing that Mr Neate had to choose between 1 technical breach of the law or to refuse t< give medicine to a man, who appeared to b< suffering greatly, simply because he coul< find no one who would vouch for him.— Th( police had no wish to press the case, as everj other proviso of the law had been corapliec with by Mr Neate, —The Magistrate said th< evidence showed that Mr Neate had taker every precaution, but Btill the proaeoution wai justifiable m a oase of this sort. The infor mation would be dismissed. THE COLLISION ON THE BRIDGE. William Lindsay was charged with having driven a vehicle aoross the Ashburton traffic bridge and not having allowed room foi another vehicle to pass. He was also charged with having driven across the bridge at a greater speed than six miles an hour, and with having been drunk while In charge of a • vehicle.— Mr Clayton appeared for defendant, who pleadei not goitty. — F. Mainwaring gave I formal evidence as to the by-laws. — Dr Trevor said that on S*turday ovening ha was driving his buggy from Tinwald into Ashburton. On getting on the bridge witness saw another vehiole, an express, approaching at a very sharp rate of Bpeed. Witness was on his proper side but the other vehiole was not. There was not sufficient room for witness to paBF, and m consequence he was run into and his vehiole smashed. The wheel, shafts, lamps, splashboards, and other things were smashed. Witness' knee waa injured. The driver of the express did not abate his pace m the least after the accident. The express was going at the rate of about ten miles an hoar, but witness oould not tell who was driving. There was any amount of room for two vehicles to pass on the bridge. Witness 1 horsa was very xnuoh injured, and would cot be fit for use for six or seven weeks. — By Mr Clayton: The night of the collision was moderately clear. Witness had not his lamp alight. He thought he was going about eight miles an hour. Witness' buggy was a very light one and would not make muoh noise. Witness did not light his lamps because he did not think ie dark enough. When witness saw the express coming he drew m as oloss as he could to the side, and considerably slackened his speed. Witness did not sea the driver of the express, and was not m a posi tion to say whether he was drunk or not. E. G. Crisp saw the buggy after the collision. — F. Q. Evans, a lad of 'thirteen, said that last Saturday night he went past the Aahbur to Hotel about nine or ten at night. He saw an express there which he took to be Lind say's. Shortly afterwards the express, driven by Lindsay, passed witness on the bridge at a, great_ pace. Lindsay was on the right band side of the bridge and continued there. Witness did not see the actual oollision but he saw Dr Trevor's buggy just after.— The aigbfc waß a fine one and witness could see ibout half way over the bridge. — By Mr playton : There were two horses m the shafts m the express and one leading behind. There were two persons m the express, one was Iriving and the other wbb leading the horse that was behind.— Mrs Scaly said that she was on the bridge laßt Saturday night. She had to get out of the way of an express that was coming aoroßS. There were two horses m the vehiole and one being led behind. Witness had just gone a few yards along the bridge when Bhe had to get out of the way of the vehicle. Lindsay was then on the left hand side.— G. James said that last Saturday night he was m Lindsay's trap leading a horse behind. He saw something go by him but he paid no attention to It because he was kept occupied looking after the horse he was lead iDg. The express went across the bridge about five or six miles an hour. Witness did not think Lindsay was drunk. Witness was not aware that a collision had taken place until he was told of it the following morning. — W. Bickerstafi saw last witness and Lindsay at the Ashburton Hotel on Saturday night. Lindsay was not sober or drunk ; he was "frisky." — In answer to Mr Clayton, witness Baid that he drove from Jones' corner to Devane's with Lindsay ; witness thought he was quite capable of driving the express. Saw James and Lindsay getting into the vebiole. He thought they were quite capable of driving aoross the bridge. — This was the case for the police. — The charge of drun kenness was dismissed, but the other two charges were gone on with— B. McMillan said Lindsay passed him on the approaoh to the bridge. He was driving about six miles an hour. The night was pretty dark. Witness got a lift m a dray and when nearly aoross the bridge hearing some one call out for assistance witness got out and helped to take the horse out. Dr. Trevor had not the lamps alight. Witness considered the night was dark enough for lamps. — William Lindsay the defendant recollected starting from Detane's on Satur day night about a quarter past nine, witness had got rather more than half way aoross the bridge when be saw a vehiole coming towards him. The vehicle touched witness's slightly and then went on. Witness looked back and saw the buggy still going on. The night was a very dark one. Witness was on his own Bide of the bridge. He did not Bee the buggy till it was close on him. He did not know an accident had occurred till the following moping when he was told of it — By the police: Afer witness got home he went to Scott's. He did not say anything at Soott's that he expeoted the polioe m consequence of the aaoident. He did not clear out when the police came ; he had gone home before they arrived. — The Magistrate had no hesitation m Baying that the defendant had driven at a greater rate of speed than prescribed by the regulations. A fine of 20s and costs would be inflicted. With regard to the oharge of not leaving a reasonable amount of room for another vehiole to pass the Magistrate said this was also proved and a fine of £4 and costs was iriflioted DISOBDERLY HOUSE. Jgf George William Smy the was charged with having kept a house of illfame m Peter street. The case was brought under the Borough by laws. The police said that the man had Bince left the house and they did not propose to proceed with the case. The Magistrate severely admonished the man warning him that if he continued m the Borough he would be severely dealt with. LEFT WITHOUT CONTROL. Charleß Kae was charged with having left a horse and dray so as not to retain control over the same. Fined 20b and costs. THE ALFOBD FOREST HOTEL AGAIN. Phillip Tisch was charged on separate in formations with having permitted drunken ness on his licensed premises for four days m succession and further with having supplied liquor on Sunday. Mr Crisp ap peared for the defendant.— Sergent Felton and F. Mainwaring gave formal evidenoe as to the license of the hotel.— George McKenzie, laborer said that he had been working at Alford Forest for the last four or five months. Knew a man named Biggs who was working for witness. Went with Rigga to Tißch's hotel on the 3rd of the month. Before going to the hotel changed a cheque at the Btore getting £7 13s m oash. Kiggs and witness went into the hotel and had a few drinks. In reply to Mr Tisch witness deolined to atop for the night because he had too much money on him. They went back to the hotel next day, Sunday, ann witness detailed about ten drinks which they had taken. Witness re collected nothing till the next morning be cause he was so tipsy. On waking next morning witness had £4 left out of £5 10s, and Eiggs bad nothing though he had 25s when he went into ihe hotel. Remembered getting drunk on Monday ; knew nothing of Tuesday. On Wednesday Tisch gave witness a bottle of gin saying it would keep him quiet. Witness went to the " deadhouse," a place at the back of the hotel where they put swaggers. Riggs and another man where there and they assisted witness to. drink the gin, Witness spent £6 3s at Tisoh's, [Left sitting,]

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TELEGRAPHIC NEWS.

BRITISH AND FOREIGN.

I REUTSR'S TBLEGR>MS— COPYRIGHT ]

MELBOURNE EXHIBITION.

& London, December 20. J Mr Bayard, Secretary of State, hi r urged CcDgress to provide funds f< - the representation of the United Stat< ■ at the Melbourne Centennial Exhil I tion.

MR GLADSTONE.

3 Mr and Mrs Gladstone leave f( I Northern Italy on the 26th inst. It a stated they mil stay several weeks,

a ■ . s ALLEGED ATTEMPT ON THE CZAR.

A vague report is current that another l attempt has been made on the life of B the Czar, and that his Majesty was [ wounded.

BULGARIA.

1 It is reported that the Sobranje has I asked a credit vote to purchase 100,000 r repeating rifles,

> MARRIAGE OF LORD CAIRNS.

Lord Cairns has been married to, Mis 3 Olive Berens. THE REV. A. H. MACKONOCHIB. Rev. A. H. Mackonochie died from exposure m a snow drift m Kinloch forest.

LORD SALISBURY'S SPEECH.

Lord Salisbury, m his speech, said all the rulers of Europe were desirous ol peace, He denied that the Conserva tives were committed to the doctrine of protection, but declined to express an opinion on fair trade till he had seen m the Bill what was really meant. He also said that the Bounties Con ference had given stronger support to free trade. Union with Ireland was necessary. The dissolution of the Empire wouid result m the loss of India. (Reoelved December 22, 1.15 p.m.)

CHRISTMAS GIFTS.

* Berlin, December 20. The usual presentation of Christmas gifts to the Hussar Regiments was made to-day by His Highness Prince Wilhelm, Upon the conclusion of the ceremony of distributing the presents the Prince delivered an address to the troops, m which, alluding to the present state of European affairs, he said the times werfe gtave and the future uncertain.

AUSTRALIAN.

[reuter'b telegrams— copyrioht.]

GOVERNOR OF NEW GUINEA.

Mblboukne, December 21. Mr John Douglas, Special Commis sioner of New Guinea, referring to a statement contained m a special tele gram, that Baron Gormanston has been appointed Governor of New Guinea, gives the announcement a distinct denial.

NAVAL DEFENCE.

The Premier, Mr Gillies, states that as soon as the New Zealand Parliament has passed the Naval Defences Bill he will communicate with the Admiralty asking them immediately to commence building ships for the Australian squadron.

THE MARKETS.

Messrs Goldsbrough and Company, Limited, report having disposed of 4400 bales of wool at satisfactory prices, inferior to good greasy realising 6d to nj^d per 1b 3 average cold water washed, i4^d. "There was a large attendance at to-day's sale and competition was very animated. The firm have sold 77,000 bales up to date this season.

SHIPPING.

Sailed, this afternoon — Union Com pany's Waihora, for the Bluff.

Received December 22, 1.15 p.m.)

THE CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS.

Sydney, December 22. -The Legislative Assembly will ad journ on Friday next, 23rd, for the holidays, and re-assemble on the second Friday m February.

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VICTORIA HOUSE. ■ DIMANT AND COE HAVE extreme pratificatioo m arnourcing their Tb-'rd Annual Distribntion of < Baautiful, Usjfnl. Bare and Valuable Works of Art. which comprise, — •• GLASS SUGAR BASINS, COLORED, PL-ATM. AND ENGRAVED WATEft JUGS, BUTTER DISHES, <tc , &c, to Cash Purci-as-rsof Parcels to the valu« of 0 20a, 40s, and up w arris . Q COUPONS ARE NOW BEING ISSTJFID. 6 GIFTS ARE EXHIBITED IN WINDOWS. DIM ANT «Sfc OOE General Drapers and Clothiers, EAST AND TANCRED STEEETS. 12 22 ALBEET EOBEETS 1 BAS FOE SALE.— i CZiOYERSj — BED, WHITE, COWGEASS, ALSYKE, and TEEFOIL. RYEGRASS, COCKSFOOT, and RAPE, Golden Tares, Gaps Barley, BEED PEAS, SEED OATS (veriouß kinda), CRUSHED I EANS PLOUC H.SHABEfI COOPER'S SHEEP DIP, Ackncvlecf^^d to be THE LEST IN TWE MARKET XMAS. XMAS. XMAS. WE HAVE MADE EXTENSIVE PURCHASES FOE THIS XMAS TRADE. 100 pairs Kaiapoi Tweed Trousers, from 10s 6d 47 Colonial and Ashburton Tweed Suits fronv 38s 6d One Case Stockman's Co], Moles 5s lid And are giving Orand Value m Hats, Shirte, flannels, Drawers, Boots, &qi MITCHELL""^ TURNER. FICKFOBD AND* UNDRILL T7IURNITURE WAREHOUSE, OAB.'NETMAKERB AND UNDERTAKERSI C TANCJRED STREET, Opposite Union Bank. NEW GOODS. -Chairs of all kinds, Toilet Ware, Pier and Toilet Glascef Mattresses and Palliases, Couches, Cheap Perambulators. Furniture to any Design Made to Ohder. Having procured a very superior HEARSE and MOURNING COACH, Plumoe and complete fittings, they are now prepared to undertake FUNERALS IN TOWN OR COUNTRY "With Despatch and Economy, combined with reasonable charges, STILL AHEAD OF ALL OTHERS, AND THIS IS ENDOBSED BY THE BUYING PUBLIC. SALES FOR 1886, 48,557 MACHINES. 3 i i , n m ff^BIH record stands nnparalied. It is laid before the public rb the beat evidence J of the merit of the WALTER A. WOOD BINDERS and BEAPSKS. This exhibit of Bates showing at once their volume and their marvellous growth, has always bad, and mast continue to have, sn irreeiatable Ipfluenoa upon the judgment of the farmer m determining what make of machine it is practically and economically his Interest to own. 3 The bsßt possible test of tho merit of machinery is oomparleon. This ia the teal npon whioh we are gntlofied to roat the claims of the WALTER A. WOOD HAR- VESTINGS MACHINES. Each year's addition to tbe record of sales contributes to tbe valae of the test. It will be seen that more than 45,000 machines have been placed In the hands of the farmers during last season, and it is everywhere known that these farmers unite (n the verdict that the harvesters, binders, mowers and reapers that do the best woik m the grain field and hay field, that are moat readily understood and operated by tba driver, ihat are most easily drawn by the team, end t thafc last the longest, are those that bear the name of WALTER, A. WOOD; name which k these machines have longjmade familiar m all olvillaedjparia <rf the world, DUBABILITY OF THE WOOD MACHINES Saleß of ropalra less than for any other Maohlnoa. It is a fact attested by agents vho sell them, and by farmers who use them, tha} Wood's Machines requires far Ipbs repairs than any other machines Jn nee. Nc other harvesting machines are as durable and free from breakages. F. FEEEIMAN, Ashburton, Agent. AGAIN VICTORIOUS ! CHE Latest Honors— firßt prize-Gold Medal and 500 francs "awarded to the. Walter A. Wood Binder, after a three daya' Government trial, at Melon, Irj France. MoOormlck Wood-frame 2nd, Horntiby 3rd ■ The » Onltlvator and Conntry Gentleman " flaya :— " The trial at Melun wa % grand success. It was attended by the Frenoh Cabinet Minister of Agrioulture and} tb Department Director, as well as irany other French Government offiouls, M Rrjsllle're, Inspector-General of Agriculture, having personal direction." Eton The result has been published m the leading American daiiies-aast—west-- north and south— ln the following cable despatch, which waa clipped from "the • .New York Tribune," of 11th A gust, 1887 :— A Government Harvehter and Binder Contest was held near Melon July 29, 30, 31, tho most important Enrooean oonteat olnoa 1885. The WALTER A. WOOD Maohlne received first prr Z9 — gold \ oedal and 600 franca. lVloOormlck Wood-frame, second ; Hornsby, third McOormlofc M St tl'fumo M'chlqQi »»'U uton a, red Aokbocet a Maghinea aloo compel; d fa \h\ ' trill,



riiblic Kot'ces. SATURDAY, 24*h DECEMBSR, , 300 ACRES NEAR THK HINDS. MR T. BULLOCK has received In sanctions from Mr J. T. Wakre: to Sell by Public Auction, at the Arcade on the above date, B,S. 33105, containing 300 aorea II perches, situated about 1^ miles fron the Hinds Railway Station, on thi Ooldstream side of the Railway. Inspection invited Terms Fasy. Sale at 12.30. T. BULLOCK, - 12f94 - Auctioneer. WANTED KNOWN. AT I. SALEK AND COs., 1 Lioensed Pawnbrokers, East Street, \ FIRST-CLASS Watchmaker and ZX Jeweller is employed on the Premises. 'j Watches cleaned and repaired, and every description of Jewellery made and repaired at LOWEST CHRISTOHUROH PRIOES. *^» WATCHES CLEANED OS GLASSES, 6d ; HANDS, 9d. WATERBURX'S repaired from 2s 6d. N.B, — Waterbury's reduced from 13s 6d to 12s. 11 126 Proctor & Co., I WHOLESALE AND RETAIL OAbH GROCERS, &c , 7 T)EG to announce to the inhabitants of 1 J[> Ashburton and Surrounding Dis« J tricts, that we have just landed our Christmas Goods, and as we buy largely for CA.SH, we are m a position to StiLli Cheaper than any of the other Houses m Town. We have also a large and varied Stock of CROCKERY and IRONMON- » GERY, which we are disposing of at ■ Yj PRICfc-8 that will defy competit'on. N.B.— See windows for Presents to be given away at XMAS. Please note the AddreEß,— ! BULLOCK'S ABCADE, Burnett Street. Sins aidjew mS GIFTS. JUST IN TIME FOR CHRISTMAS. JHAVS just bought from a Home Traveller all his samples of FANO7 GOODS, TOYS, DOLLS, ORNAMENTS, FANCY BABKETWARB PERFUME&Y, BOOKS, ETC, ETC., ETO. At half-price, and all who want to avail themselves of this opportunity to buy CHEAP GOODS for the Holidays, will do well to CALL AT ONCE, as I will allow a LARGEi DISCOUNT on all these Goods and other Articles m Stock. COME EARLY AND SECUBE BAKGAINS. W. ZAJSTDER, Tobacconist, Hair Dresser Shaving Saloon, and Fishing Tackle Depot, EAST STREET. 12 120 PAPEBHATOINGS ! PAPEKFANGINGS ! ! fTIHE Undersigned have just opened up J. a splendid assortment of PAPEKHATOINGF, SCEIM, TAPES, TACKS, Also, — WINDOW GLASS (all sizes). W & R LEAD, PAINTB, OILS, VARNISHES, COLORS, DRYERS, TURPENTINE, &c. Just landing, a splendid lot of Hcuse Coal, ex " Hauroto." McCallum & Co., IRON, TIMBEB, "AND COAL MER- CHANTS, & IMPORTERS. Agents for TITAN and TRIPLEX STRAINERB. 12*103 George Jameson. TURNIP AND RAPE SEEDS. FOR SALE— Paj-plo and Green Top • Aberdeen, Mammoth, Greyitoae,aud other varieties. These have been thoroughly tested, and we guaranteed new and fresh. GEORGE JAMESON, Ashburton. Wool Season 4887-88. T IBERAL CASH ADVANCES m»£e JU oa Large or Small Clips at Cumtrt Rates, Wollpaoks and Xaflne SoppHod. GEOItGS JAMESON, Aobbnrton. Wool. Wool. MESSRS MILES AND CO. beg to inform their friendß and tlientß that they propose holding Local Auction Sales of fool Throughout the Season as usual, and are now prepared to make Liberal Advances on large or small clips free of Commissiob, i and at a low rate of interest. SALES will be held as formerly m • MR GEO. JAMESON'S SHED. WEST STREET, Where every care and attention will be given to each lot entrusted to our care. The Shed is well lighted, convenient, and m every way suited for tho proper display Wool. WOULPAOKB AND TWINE supplied at liOWbSt Current Kates. J. T. FORD, Auctioneer GEQBQE JAME.SQN, Ag« Q t,



Public Notices. r- fA CARD] d d Miss Carson, TEACHER OF MUSIC, 1 (PIANOFORTE AND OHGIN), BOBNETT STBEET, 12 101 a ' , ? A PUBLIC TRIAL OF THE i Buckeye String Reaper & Binde WILL BB HELD ON THE PABM OF MR GEORGE HARVEY I (Late Cuff and Gbaham,) jd:ro:m:o:r:e. ON FRIDAY, 23rd DEC, 1887 At 1 o'clock, """V THOMAS, 12*117 Agent, Ashburton. THE ASHBUKTON CALEDONIAIS SOCIETY. mHE ANNUAL SPORTS (for mone^ X prizes by the Society, together wit! a large number of Speoial Priaes) will b< held on Boxing Day, MOSDA.Y, 26th DEOEMBER, 1887 On the Society's Ground North-wesl , Belt. A Braßs Band will be m attendance. In addition to tho usual Men's Races, a number of Old Men's, Women's, Boys', Girls' and Children's Ruces will be held during the day. See Posters for full particulars. Admission to Ground, Is ; children under 12, 6d ; members and family, free. Commence at 11 o'clock promptly • J. C. DUNCAN, ll°lo2 ■ Seoratary. GREAT SALE OP Bankrupt Stocky OP Drapery, Clothing, AND BOOTS. ANDREW ORR having secured tho Stock of A. O PRICHaRD at a great reduction from Invoice Ooßt, will offer it to the Public on TUESDAY, the 27th DEC, At Unheard of Prioes. TUESDAY, the 27fh DEO. |„ mo ANDREW ORR. j J.G.KESTELL&CO, (LATE TUCKER & RESTELL), Timber and Coal Merchants, WEST STREET, HAVE made freeh arrangements for supplies of all classes of TIMBEE Requisite for Building Purposes of Ashburton. Regular Deliveries from Southland, con- sisting of — Red and WMte Pines, And from Thameß, Havelock, and other Northern Ports of Best Dressed Floorings and Linings, The Quality of the Milliog being each as will give entire satisfaction. A Car*o of ASSORTED TIMBER, RED AND WHITE PINES and MATAT, just received ex "Alert." A LARGE ASSORTMENT OF KAURI, ELOOKING. LINING, SHELVINGS, MOULDINGS, SKIRTINGS, ARCHITRAVES. Kept under cover and m good order, dry and seasoned. TOTARA and BLACK PINE of all sizes— -the very beßt— coming from the Terawera Saw Mills. Just taken into stock ex " Langsfone" — GALVANISED IRON, Orb Brand. SHEET LEAD, ZINC, CEMENT. Fencing Wire, (barbed and plain), Boiled Haw Oil and Castor 01), Bed and White Lead. NEWCASTLE, WESTPOXtT AND MOUNT SOMERS COAX Always m stock and delivered at any Hail way Station at lovveßt possible quotations, Town Orders Rkokivb Promft Attention. AGENTS FOR Northern Fire Assurance Co. Colonial Mutual Life Association Mr E. F. Wright's Mount Somers coal J, G. RESTELL & QO,



(Public Notices. NOTICE. THE Library and Office of the Ashbur ion Borough Council will be c'o?e< from 1 o'clock on SATURDAY, the 24th till the Morning of TUESDAY, the 3r< January. The Reading Boom will be open as venal. By order, CHABLEB BBADDELL, Town Clerk. Borough Council Office, 22nd December, 1887. 12 13! FOB SALE. ON Aooonnt of the Trustees of the late Walter Hartnell, — R.S. 15493, South Rakala, comprising 400 acres, including the growing crop of Wheat. Further particulars may be obtained from 0 AS. W. TURNER, Land and Estate Agent, 12 28 Sonth R*k*l». MESSRS MILES & GO.'S Next Wool Sale AT ASHBURTON WILL BE HELD FIRST WEEK IN JANUARY. i J. T. FORD, Auctioneer. GEORGE JAMESON, 12°127 Agent. Second Wool Sale FOB THE WILL BE HELD IK ASHBURTON ON FRIDAY, 6m JAN. 1888. H. MATBON AND CO., MILES AND CO., 12f125 FBIEDLANDER BROS. AHWOUNOHMIRT JsJtc| EXTRAORDINARY. ODDFELLOWS' HALL, ASHBURTON Positively for TWO NIGHTS Only. MONDAY (Boxin jN>ght), DEO. 26th, AND TUESDAY, DEC. 27th, 1887; THE WORLD-FAMED Lynch Family Bellringers, Instrumentalists and Vocalists, (Organised 1367 ) Will appear bb above, prior to their de- parture for i?an Francisco, Entire change of programme each Evening. Doors open at 7.30, overture, 8 p.m. Admission : 3s and 2s. Box plan now open at W. Zander's, where scuts can be secured. Mr Harry Lynch, James Smith ). „. Manager. H. P. Barnes J * gentB 12 123 3DDFELLOWS 1 HALL, ASHBURTON, A PLEASURE TO ANNOUNCE 3IGNOR AND SIGNORA Majerordj A.nd their powerful and carefully selected Dramatic Company, will make their first and only appearance m Ash- burton on FRIDAY, DECEMBER 23bd, Positively ONE NIGHT ONLY, When will be produced the World»Famcd Comedy Drama, entitled TEE FOUNDRY MASTER, BeiDg an English adaptation} of Georges Ohnet's famous novel, LES MAITRE DEB FORGES. Madame Majeroni'a Dresses alone are worth seeing. Box plan now open at W. ZANDER'S, where all particulars may be obtained, Admission : 4s, 3s, und 2s. 12 97 LIDDY. NEW ZEALAND R&ILWAYB. OHEAP EXCURSION TO OHBIST- CHUROH. ON Boxing Day, 26th December, Excursion Tickets to Chriatchurch will be issued from Rakaia at 4s firat- b'bbs, 3s second. From Ashburton, linwald, and Winslow at 6s first-claBS, la 6d second. From Windormere and Hinds at 6s 6d first-olaes, 4s 9d second, and from Timaru, Baling and inter- mediate stations at 7s 6d first-class, 5b second. Children 3to 12 years half rateß ; under 3 years, free. Passengers from Rakaia will travel by ordinary morning train to Christchurch ; those from the other stations by an Excursion Train which will run as under : — a.m am. Timaru dep 6.45 Tinwald dep 9.22 Raagitata „ 6.10 Asbbarton arr 9.30 Hinda „ 8.51 „ dep 9.40 Winßlow „ 9.10 Ch'ch arr 11.45 Returning from Chrißtchurch at 5.55 p.m. arriving at Asbburton at 8.5 p.m., thence as under : — p.m. p.m. Ashburton dep 815 Hinds dep 8.59 Tinwald „ 8.24 Rangitata „ 9.36 Winßlow „ 8.36 Timaru arr 110 Tbis train will take the place of the ordinary morning train from Timaru to Ashburton, and evoning train from Ashburton to Tiraaru, which will not run, and will stop at all stations between Timaru and Ashburton if required, MOUNT SOMERS LINE. TO CHRISTOHUROH AND BACK, 26th DECEMBER. The Train from Mount Somers on the 26th will run 15 minutes earlier than usual, to connect with the Excursion Train for Christ church, and the train from Aehburton to Mount Somerß will utart at 8.30 p m., after arrivil of the return Excursion Trainband run 2 hours 45 minutes later than usual, p&~ The 10 55. a.m. train fiom Ashburton to Christchurch, and 1.15 p.m. train from Ohristchurch to Ashburton will not run on the 26th, and the Evening Train from Christchurch to Ashburton on that day will start at 4.50 p.m. and run 35 minutes later than usual. Goods Traffic will be suspended on the 26th. | ££T The International Bicycle Races at Christchuroh take place on the 26th Deoember. < 18 W By Crier, (



Public Notices. LOST, £2 REWABD. "QETWEEN Ashburton and Tinwald, JD TWO £6 notes. The above reward will be paid on returoing the some to M. SCOTT, 12 132 Tinwald Hotel. TENDERS. fTIENDERS are invited for Cutting, X Stooking, and Stacking 300 Acres Crop m one or more lots. Tenders to close 4th January, 1888. For particulars apply to J. R. WILLIAMB, 12*119 Riversdalo, Tinwald TENDERS. WANTED tenders for Harvesting about 1600 acres of Crop, m lots to suit Tenderers. For full particulars apply to MAX FRIEDLANDEB. 12*130 Ashburton. ASHBURTON GAS. COAL, AND OOKK COMPANY, LIMITED. AN EXTRAORDINARY GENERAt MEETING of the above Company will be held at the Arcade Chambers, Burnett street, Aahburton, on TUESDA.Y the 3rd day of January, 1888, at 4 o'clock In the afternoon, when the subjoined Resolution will be proposed. Should the Resolution be pasaed by th« required mjjarlty, It will he submitted for confirmation as a special Resolution t( a second Extraordinary General Meeting which will be subs'qnently oonvened, Resolution. " That the Regalatloaa contained m thi printed document submitted to th< meeting and for the - purpose o Identification subscribed by thi Chairman thereof be and the sami are hereby approved and that suol Regulations be and they are herebj adopted ai the Regulations of th< Company to the exclusion of all thi ' existing Regulations thereof." A copy of the proposed new Regulatloni will be open for Inspection at the registered > tered office of the Company every weel day during office hours Dated the 22nd day of Deoember, 1887 By order of the Board,