DIARY

Moonligiit Evenings. The Moon at 3 days old Bhines till about 8 o'elook. The Moon at C days old shines till about haU-past 10 o'clock. The Moon at 8 days old Bhines till nearly 1 o'olcck m the morning. The Moon at 12 days old Bhines from sundown till about 4 m the morning. The Moon at 15 days old is full, and shines all night. The Moon at 18 daya old rises about 0 p.m. and shines till morning The Moop at 21 daya old rises about 11 p.m. and shines till morning. The Moon at 24 day 3 old rises about 2 a.m. and Bhines til morning. The Moon at 27 days old rises about 4 a.m. and shines till sunriee.

The Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 1887. THE COMING STRUGGLE.

Any one who has taken the trouble to analyse the constitution of the pre sent House of Representatives must have arrived at the conclusion that the contest of the session must be on the question ofProtection as against Free trade. The main issue during the last election gradually drifted into one of support or opposition to the late Government. The result was that opponents far outnumbered the sup porters and the Premier at once tendered to his Excellency the Governor his own resignation and that of his colleagues. But the opponents of the late Government comprised two sections — those who were returned to support Major Atkinson and those who were relumed pledged to oppose his restoration to power. There is no dis guising the fact that there was quite as much opposition evinced to a removal ! of the Atkinsonian regime as there was of lack of support to the Stout- Vogel coalition. But, however, so far Major Atkinson and his colleagues have been enabled to hold their own m compara tive peace. The lines on which the Ministerial policy has been framed are so far parrallel with those of the late Go vernment that the Opposition have not seen their way to interfere to any very great extent. Still the Government have given grounds for serious dissatisfaction. Their refusal to give any details of the boasted saving of -£300,000 per annum is one of those high handed tricks to which Major Atkinson is by no means a stranger, and is only equalled m audacity by the course which rumor credits him with being about to pursue —that of proposing the estimates m block sums, again ignoring any obliga tion to furnish the House with details.

This growing feeling of dissatisfaction has evidently put the Opposition on their metal. A caucus of members who have declared m favor ol Protec tion has been held— in fact three meetings have been held — which have been attended not only by pronounced Protectionists— pure acd simple-r-but als by those m favor of a modified protection to local industries, At

these meetings several who have been regarded as Ministerial supporters were present, and were even nominated on the deputation appointed to wait upon the Premier. The object of the deputation was, we are told, to request Major Atkinson to consent to a reversal of a portion of the policy to which he stands committed and to carry through the House, by means of their support, a ; new Protectionist tariff. This Major | Atkinson has refused to dos and we now await further action on the part of the Oppositionists.

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Tho Ashbnrton Killes and Guards will parade at the Drillshed, m drill order, this (Tuesday) evening, at seven o'clock, for the usual Government Inspection. This will count as a daylight parade towards capita tion, and fines will be enforced on absentees* We understand that Messrs G. D. Green wood (present chairman), Geo. Jameson, A. Harrison, and J. Grigg are the proposed candidates for the forthcoming election of Direotors m connection with the Ashburton ! Woollen Factory. Tbe annual meeting for this purpose will take place on Thursday next, at 3 p.m , at tho Arcade Chambers. Scab has appeared m Mr G. F. Bullen's Ocaria flock, Green Hill Station, Kaikoura, Maryborough. It is confine i to this one Hook, and very few sheep Bhow signß of infeotion. The adjoining flocks bava ail been mustered for inspeotien, and Mr Foster, sheep inßpeotor, has gone to the district. There are suspicions that some scoundrels intentionally communi cated the infeotion to the flock. A meeting of ladies m connection with the forthcoming Somerset Lodge Bazaar was held m the Maßonic Hail on Monday after noon. The details of decorations, stalls, etc. were discussed and decided upon, after which the meeting adjourned until Monday afternoon next, at 4 p.m. The Fraternity are to be congratulated upon having the enthusiastic support of suoh able and willing workers, as the ladies invariably proves themselve to be. On Sunday the Christchurch police arrested two men, Thomas Garmody and Jas. Mitchell, " wanted " by the Melbourne police on a oharge of obtaining jblOO by the confidence trick. Carmody had been commit'ed for trial m Victoria and absconded from bail. Mitchell had managed to elude the Viotorian police altogether. On Carmody were found pieces of paper done up to represent a roll of notes beariDg tbe figures £100 outside.

A meeting of Direotors of the Ashburton Caledonian Society was held m the Secretary's office on Saturday last, at 8p m. Mr W. H. Kneen occupied the ohair. — In reply to a deputation which had waited on the Committee of the Ashburton Racing Club, remonstrating with the Club's intention of holding a race meet ing on Boxing Day, and thus oinshing with the Society's Sports always held on that day, a letter was read from the Secretary informing the- Directors that the Club had rescinded thsir resolution of holding a meeting on that date.— A speoial vote of thanks was un animously passed to the ladies and gentlemen who assisted at the late annual concert. — Messrs Kneen, Anderson, Reid, Paul, MeKenzie, end the Secretary were appointed t* draft a programmo of the annual sports, (to be held on Boxing Day), such programme to be submitted to an adjourned meeting of Direotora on Saturday, 19th inst. — After passing accounts to the amount of £29 16s 9d> tb.9 meeting adjourned.

The Borough Council has deoided toprcou c ft Steam fire engine of the type reootnmonded by the Firs Brigade Committee, provided £200 is raised by way of private subscription The engine it is contemplated to procure is one of Shand Mason's B vertical engines, and will cost about £500, The express lust evening was several hours late owing to damage that had been caused to the line by floods down South. At the B,M, Court thia morning, before Messrs H. Friedlander and T. Bullock, A'ex. Greer for having been drunk while ia charge of a horse was fined 203 and oosts. A first offender, for drunkenness was fined the usual sum. We remind our readers of the Social Gathering to be held this evening m St. Stephen's Schoolroom. The doors will be open at 7.30 p.m., and the charge for admis sion will, as usual, be sixpence. — The gathoring will be held m spite of wet weather.

NEW ZEALAND BAPTIST UNION

Wellington, November 14. The Annual Session of the New Zea land Baptist Pyuod was opened thin morning, the Rev Ph. Oornford (Naplpr), Ihe President, In the chair. Delegates from all parts of the colony attended. Following are the names of the represen tatives of the different districts :—Aaotf land — Pastor T. Spurgeon, Her J D Gllmore (Ponsombj], Messrs R. F^y and H; S. Matthews. Wellington— Ptijtop H tf. Driver, Messrs E. D. Butts and H- B. Kiik, Oxfoid terrace, Ohriatohnrch — j Rev 0. Dallaaton, Maasra J. B F/asar and Holly. Lincoln road— Rev A. Dewdney, Dauodin~Rev A. North, the Hon T. Dick, and Mr J. Long worth. Caverßbam — Mi W. Inge. Thames — Key W. R. Woollny, Mr J. Renßhaw. Wan canot—Mr Q Carson. Nolaon — Rev J Standri'ig, Mr Blick. K-chmond ( elBon) W. Hart. Aahbur on— iVlr J W. Sawin. Tlmaru — Rev J. Brown. t*reen dalh—Rev L Invercargill —Rev J. T Hinton It waa r«pnr(ed that the total member ship was 2785, being an increase of 175 far the year. The number of Sunday sohool scholars was 4109, alao au inarerso on the previooa year. On the motion of the Rev Mr North, seconded by Pastor Driver, it was re ■olved that provision be made forthwith (or assisting students for the ministry, and directing their studies. A committee will bo appointed to prepare a eoheme for carrying out the above resolution, and submit it to the Assembly on the last day of meeting. This evening there vras a large public meeting, at which the uau*l Presidential address waß delivered.

INTERPROVINCIAL NEWS

Auckland, November 14. The faneral of the late Ga". Wesley Bishop, murdered at San Francisco on the Ist July, took place thin afternoon The?e were lour carriages, and m tho first were tho widow of deceased and son, aud her solicitor, Me Booper. The rem 'Ins were interred at Waikomili. Th? ostate of deceased is paid to be worth £3000 James Charleston, laborer, reniding m Hobßon street, dropped dead vhilst at i work at the dockyards this morning. He "vaß affected wJth heart disease, Charles ton leaves a wife and five children. A meeting of shareholders m one of the holdings of the nevr Hlkutaia goldfie'ds was held to-day, when It was decided to form a Company of 45.009 shares at 10* each, 15,000 of which shall be reserved on behalf of the Company. At a meeting of the Industrial Aoaool atlon thiß even us;, a V"te of thanks was passed to Mr Mobs, M H R., aod the other members of the House who have exerted themeelvea m the direction of a revision of the tariff, and a wish was expressed that they continue their efforts In that cause. Napier, November 14. A men named Taylor was found dead at Mohakft to day. He waa a Bhepherd, and had evidently fallen over a ateop cliff and been killed. Wellington, November 14 Tho Huto County Council Intend to appeal against the deoiaton of the Chief Justice m abolishing the Kslwarra toll gate. Messrs A. W. Ron nail and William Loweß are nominated for the Musterlon Mayoralty. Wells and Geoghan, the sufferers by the Manoamahoe explosion, are recovt>rlng.

The Court of appeal opened 'his ranrp log before Chief Juptic?, aad Judge* Williams, Gillies »nd Ward Although there were thirteen counsel present and » long canae Hat, some nfficnity was ex perienced In getting a case ro go on wl h, partly owing f o the Pftlm«rßton North Native law suit, m which nix lawyers are engaged, being still before nisiprius and partly owlnar to the absence of several oounsel. The Wellington suit stables v Joseph, io now being heard. Dunedin, November 14 , A fire broke oat this afternoon m the premises of Salnsbury ollison, Chemist. The building was considerably gutted. The fire originated In a central fixture on the ground floor. Tho origin is a mystery. The stock is considerably damaged, bnt the portion m the opper storey only to a minor exteut through water. The fire was bnrning for three qaaters of an hour. Insurance £2500 Id the standard. rp-<naurpri to £750.

DISTURBANCES IN LONDON.

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London, November 13.

This evening four hundred persons have been arrested for participating m disturbances to-day, among therri being Mr Robr. Graham, M.P., for N.W. Lanarkshire. A great number of others were seriously injured, no less than 75 being admitted into the hospitals. Various processions were intercepted by the police before reaching Trafalgar Square, and were i only dispersed after extreme mea sures were resorted to. The chief conflict occurred close to the Houses of Parliament, where the police encoun tered a mob of some thousands of South Londoners, and m dispersing which two constables were stabbed. The police were everywhere victorious m the collisions wih the rioters. The contests were of a most Subbom character. The " Pall Mall Gazette " is violently inciting mobs to assembly m thousands and to march to Trafalgar Square. Sir C. Warren has forbidden all processions to the Square to-day (Sunday). Mr Henry Matthews, the Home Secretary, informed a deputation of ratepayers that Trafalgar Square is Crown property, and the Metropolion Board of Works would be empowered to close the square entirely if necessary. London, November 14. Desperate conflicts occurred m the Haymarket and Strand between the mob and the police, wherein consider able numbers of the latter were injured but after a severe struggle the police triumphed, and the rioters were dis persed. The Ridical leaders and news papers declare that the demonstration will be repeat- d nexr Sunday.

SPORTING.

C J C MEETING.

Christchur- h, November 14 Th<> f.jll. wing norniaationa have been received :— Midsummer Handicap. Fair Nell Sultan Artillery Tit Bit St. Clalr St. Ives Mokoia Maxim Loohiel Baresford Enid Rusaley Reglna Hermitage Torrent Smpehot Ruby Sprlngeton CrochGeld. Nominations for the Welcome Stakes will not be published until entries made with other Metrnpo''l'an Ci aba are received

WELLINGTON R C. SPRING MEETING.

Wellington, November 14. Tha following are the handicaps for the Wellington BaoiD£ Club's Sprnej Meeting, to be held at the end of this month : —

THE MARKETS

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London, November 12.

Consols — 103. Four per cent New Zealand Loan 98. The market rate is 3 per cent and the bank rate 4 per cent. Breadstufts are unchanged, Tailow — Australian average quality beef,- 23s 6d per cwt, an advance of is 6d per cwt. Best Sydney sun-dried copra is 2s 6d dearer, viz., ,£l4 12s 6d per ton. Leather is worth is per Ib.

London, November 13. Westgarth's Circular states money is cheapening and stocks recovering.

Bank of New Zealand shares £

THE CROWN PRINCE

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Berlin, November 14

Dr Morreli Mackenzie starts for London to-day, but will return to San Remo next month. It is stated that, the family of the Crown Prince are averse to the extreme operation recom mended by his Highness' medical advisers. The composure of the Crown Prince is said to be marvellous.

Lomdqn, .November 13

Dr Schroctor advises the removal of the whole of the Crown Prince's larynx. Dr Krause favors tracheotomy. Dr Mackenzie advises the extraction of a piece of the growth, and to await the resulr of the analysis by Professor Virchow.

TELEGRAPHIC NEWS.

BRITISH AND FOREIGN.

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THE FRENCH SCANDAL.

London, November 13.

M. Wilson persists that the letters alleged to have been substituted are authentic, despite the proof brought forward that the paper on which they are written was made a year subsequent to their date.

AYOUB KHAN.

The Russian Press admit that the capture of Ayoub Khan has greatly increased England's hold on Afghan istan.

LORD RECTOR OF ABERDEEN UNIVERSITY.

Mr Goschen defeated Mr Morley m the contest for the Rectorship of the Aberdeen University.

PERSONAL,

The Duke of Sutherland has re covered.

THE SUGAR CONFERENCE.

Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Denmark, France, Germany, Italy, Holland, Roumania, Russia, Spain, Sweden, and Gieat Britain will take part m the Sugar Bounties Conference.

IRISH AFFAIRS.

Doughty, an English labor delegate, has been arrested m consequence of a speech at Clare.

It is reported that the Government intend to entirely suppress the League forthwith.

O'Brien's clothes were removed while he was m bed for the purpose of forcing him to don prison garb.

RUSSIA AND GERMANY.

Prince Bismarck's action m refusing money advances on Russian securities is considered a reprisal for Russia re fusing to accept bills drawn m the German language. The Russian Fin ance Minister is depositing security to induce another German Bank to negotiate the Russian bonds.

MINING.

The Press notices are highly favor able to the British Broken Hill Silver mining Company, and there are nuraeroßß applications for shares, which are already reported to be at a premium of sevt-n and sixpense. As the Stock Kxchar ge rules forbid special reserva 'ion, Mr Knox has arranged that colonial applicants shall s:and on pre cisely the same basis as English.

The " Mining Journal " advises in vestors to keep thtir m ney m their pockets. There are some good things m Queensland mining speculations, but they are largely intermixed with very bad ones, and the result is that con fidence m mines is at a minimum.

AUSTRALIAN.

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BEACH AND HANLAN.

Sydney, November 14

Beach and Hanlan are now located at the Nepean m active training for the coming championship race.

NEW SOUTH WALES BUDGET.

It is announced that the Budget Statement of the financial proposals of the Government will be delivered on Wednesday, 3oth inst.

COLLAPSE OF A TUNNEL.

A tunnel has collapsed on the Cairns railway j two men at work on tbe spot were killed, and two others sustained serious iujuries.

AUSTRALIAN CROPS.

Adelaioe, November 14 The latest unofficial estimate of the South Australian crops gives a yield of 10 bushels per acre over an area of two million acres. The estimated surplus is 436,0(00 tons*

SHEARERS DISPUTE.

(Received Nove bet 15 1.20 p.m.)

Melboobne, November 35 No fresh development of the dispute between the shearers and the squatters has occurred lately. At some stations non-unionist shearers are workiug with out molestation.

FEDERAL COUNCIL.

The next meeting of the Federal Council of Australasia will probably take place at Hobart eaily m February. No programme has yet been decided upon, it being hoped that the colonies of New South Wales and South Australia will join the Council before next meeting.

ASHBURTON BOROUGH COUNCIL.

The usual fortnightly meeting of the abova Council was held at their Chambers, Baring Square, last evening. Present— The Mayor, I and Councillors A. Harrison, A. Robert?, R. Friedlander, H. Friedlander, D. Thomas, J. Tucker, C. Reid, and a. P. Scott. mayor's statement. The Mayor said that the debit balance at the bank was £1289 17s 4d. The amonntfl wbioh had been received Bince last meeting wem :— Licenses, £5 ss ; asphalt account, lie 88 ; library, 8s ; rents of reserves, £17 ; rates, 1887, £10 2s. Total, £33 6s Bd. The amount of rates remaining unoolleoted was £50 12s 7d. The Mayor also reported that a gentleman, who did not wish his name men tioned, had majcle a donation of three valuable towards the library. CORRESPONDENCE. Letters were read (1) From the Canter bury Fire Insurance Association, confirming thb grant of £70 towards the purchase of a steam fire engine for Ashburton, as had been reoommended by a Committee of the Associa tion, provided the engine met with tha approval of that body.— Reoeived. (21 From Inspector's office, Wellington, m regard to the election of representatives to the Chati. table Aid Board.— Received. (3) From the County Counoil, enclosing copy of resolution passed by that body at its last meeting on the subject of Charitable Aid. — The letter was received and acknowledged. (4) From Mr W. Hyde, offering 10s for the privilege of eptfing grass m Baring Square. — Considera tion was deferred. (5) From the Wakanui , Road Board, requesting that the Counoil should take steps to suppress the email birds nuisanoe within the limits of the Borough.— The Mayor said that he had great sympathy with the request, but he could not see what the Council could do. It could not distribute poisoned grain, as that would be dangerous to domestic animals, and the burgesses would not thank them if they offered a pre* mium for eggs, as that would lead boya to climbing over fences and damaging treea. Of R. Friedlander suggested that the burgesses should be asked to take steps to suppress tho nuisance on their own premises. It was decided to issue a notification to thisefleott engineers' report. The Engineers reported as follows:— Protective Works : Owing to the holidays and wet weather, not much work has been done at the river beyond willow planting, completing fenoing, etc. The river has risen considerably to-day, but does not threaten any damage.— The remainder of the report referred mainly to the work that had been done during the fortnight by the labor gang.- The oarter driving the water oart reports that much danger arises from traps and carts being left ' m East street unattended, and sometimes with a ohild left alone m a trap, while tha water cart is passing, and frequently causing horses to shy. He endeavors to water tha side of East street next the shops the first 1 thing m the morning, but he has to be at r work m the street all the day.— lt was . resolved that the attention of the polioe be called to the matter oomplained o! by the man m oharge of the water oart.

MUNICIPAL CONFERENCE. The Mayor reported verbally what had been transacted at the Muniolpal Conference lately held m Wellington, and whioh he attended as the delegate of the Council. LIVE STOCK MARKET. The Mayor stated that while m Wellington he interviewed the Minister for Lands, and urged him to vest m the Borough nineteen sections m the block near the Pound as a Bite for a live stock market. He also waited on the Minister for Publifl Works m regard the question of a crossing at Moore street and the planting of railway reserve. In consequence of his representa tions, the Assistant Bailway Engineer had been sent to Ashburton to report on theaa matters, and he (the Mayor) had no doubß the Council's wisheß would very shortly ba I acceded to. The Mayor further informed the Council of various matters he had attended to while m Wellington. Cr H. Friedhnder moved that the Mayor be accorded a hearty vote of thanka for the manner m which he had attended to the interests of the Borough while m Wellington. Cr Thomas seconded the motion, whioh was supported by Cr Harrison, put to the meeting by Cr R. Friedlander, and carried unani mously. STREET WATERING. The question of extension of street watering wag, on the motion of Or Beid, referred to the Works Committee, as was also a motion proposed by Or Scott, to the effeoft that the water cart commence its rounds an hour or two earlier, the man to have that time off m the afternoon. GRASS. Cr H. Friedlander moved that the question of letting the privilege of cutting grass npon the roads and squares be referred to the Works Committee. Cr Thomas seoonded. Cr Reid moved as an amendment that the offer of Mr Hyde for the grass m Baring Square be accepted. The amendment lapsed, there being no seconder, and the motion was carried. Auctioneers' bill. Cr H. Friedlander moved that the member for the district be asked to Bupport the recommendation of the Municipal Conference m regard to the Auctioneers' Bill now before Parliament. These recommendations wera to the effect that those clauses should be struck ou' of the Bill whioh enacted that fees for licenses should be colleoted by the Government, and then divided acoording to population among the various local bodies.

Or Harrison seconded tho motion,- whioh was carried. BTEAJX FIRE ENGINE. The question of proonring a Bteam fire i engine for the Borough, whioh had bean post» poned from laßt meeting, oame up for con* ' sideration. Or Thomas asked the Mayor's ruling as to • whether a fire insurance agent could vote on thia question, there being four or five agents present ? The Mayor aaid that any Counoillor was entitled to vote if he so chose. If he voted m an improper way the burgesses could pro« oeed against him. After a short disoussion the report of tho Fire Brigade Committee, submitted at last meeting, was considered. This vraa ai follows :—•" Steam Fir« Engine: The Com. mittee having had more information on this matter before it, now begs to recommend that the Council procure one of Shand, Mason's b vertical engines, at a ooit not exceeding £500, delivered m Ashburtoa provided that the Fire Insurance Association contributes the sum mentioned m its letter. Further, the Committee wishes to state, when the question was before the Conncil at a previous meeting, it was stated that a substantial sum would be forthcoming from private sources." Or Thomas said he had traversed the report at last meeting, and he would do so again, on the ground that it was not tl}e report that had been passed by the Committee. Cr li. Friedlander rose to a point of Qrd«r. At last meeting when Cr Thomas toot exception to the report, all the other members of the Committee had testified to itfe oorreot. ness, and he thought Cr Thomas was debawei from speaking m regard to that matter again, Cr Reid was on the point of speaking, when The Mayor said that it would be advisable for a motion to be proposed before continuing the disoussion. Cr H. Friedlander said that if Cr Thomas moved that the report be referred baok to the Committee, and gave a substantial reason (or so doing, he bad no doubt the Council would support him, but nothing could be done if he merely impugned the report's accuracy. In compliance with a suggestion made by Cr H. Friedlander, Cr Reid moved that the report be divided into two parts for conveni ence of consideration— the first affirming the desirableness of proouring a Bteam fire engine, and the Beoond the consideration of ways and means.— Cr Reid as a member of the Fira Brigade Committee wished to say that though at last meeting he mentioned tfbthing as to the correctness of the report be now wished to state that it was substantially oorreot. Cr Friedlander seconded Or Reid's motion, whioh was carried, Cr Harrison wishing it recorded that he did not vote. Cr R. Friedlander moved the adoption ol the portion of the report to the effeot that one of Shand Mason's B vertical engines be pro. oured at a cost not exceeding £500. Cr Roberts seconded. Cr Harrison would lodge his protest against the aotion contemplated by the motion. Tho matter was one that should go before tho burgesses. He had no desire to- create a heated discussion, and i'or that reason hq v/ould be as careful as possible m his chojoij df words. Ho wished the Uduucil to uddt>r.< stand that He was not opposing this' niotufa just {or the sake of stonewalling, but beoauso he believed the burgesses did not »J?j>tOY§

3?HE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 1887.



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Wanted WANTED a? once ''eatns for contract Pioughi g. —C. H. Dowdin-o, Colddtream (istatej Hinde. 11 83 SL\ Stephen^ Schoolroom, Aehburton.— Social Gathering, To-night (Tues- day), November 15th, 1887. at 8 p.m. Admission, Gd. 11 77 r\OR SALE— A lot of Empty Cases, i> cheap. — tl. O. Segers, Melford House. PRINTS, Prints,— Just opened a splen- did assortment oE Prints, Ginghams, Zeph}rß, &c. Great variety to choose from. — H. C. Segerb, Melford House. \K7ANTKD known that HAVES & CU * » have Large Stocks on hand. Fo) further particulars sco new advertisemen m this issue. WANTED Everyone to see the ONE SHILLING box of choice Christ- mas and Yew Year Cards. Envelopes m eluded.— H. (J. Seqeus, Melford Houaa. WANTED Known— To the Ladies of Aishburtcn and surrounding districts, that an experienced monthly Nurse ia desirous of engagement. Good references can be given. Address — Mrs Hill, Peter Street, Aahharton. 11 18 WANTED Known,— For Bale, Blue Gum, Stringy Bark, Peppermint Gum, Red Gum, and fcilver Wattlo Tree Seeds, locally grown, and Fayed this SeasDn; also Turnip Seeds, just arrived, ex b.h. Rimutaka.— J. Scaly and Co , Seedsmen, Eaet Street. llfCl WANTED CASH — Moir's Oatmeal 251bs, 2s 9d ; Sperm Candles, 5d ; Coffee and Milk, 1* per tin; Cocoa and Milk, U per tin ; Vestas, 5d per doz ; OorDfiour, 41 per lb ; tin Fruits, Is ; Crocke T y, Ironmongery, eto. — At Jahe.-. McGregor's, Tancred Street, opposite Arcade. WANTED KNOWN — Oleographs Scenery, and Catholic Subjects Catholic Cards, good variety m Scrape Novelties m Ponwiporß, Crewel Woolb and >ilks, Knitting Cotton, Colored Crotchet Ootton, Transfers, Tinsel Balls, Ac, &c. at jlrs Manhibe's .Fancy Repository, Saundarß* Buildings? "TTTaNTED Known— Walla sunk, with W pomp and pipe fovnd and fixed, from £2 10a upwards. All kinds of pump?, Ranges and houae-Bmith vrork fixed or repaired. Chimneys swept and ranger cleaned, 3i. Registers 1b Gd each All orders punctually attended to. Note address, B. Dudley, Moore street, Ash- burton. 11 22



WALTER A. WOOD, a name which these machine s^have lorj^made familiar m all civilised parts of the world. DURABILITY OF THE WOOD MACHINES Sales of repairs less than for any ctber Machines. It Is a factattcßfed by sgentß who Bell them, and by farm era who use them, that Wood's Machines requires far Itbb repairs than »Dy other machines In nse. No other harvesting machines are ts durable end free from breakages. P. FIBKIMAN, Aslilmrton, Agent. AGAIN VICTOEiOUS I ! TOE latest Honors— first pr-'ze— Gold Medal and 500 franca awarded to the Walter A. Wood Binder, after a three days' Government trial, at Melon, In France. MoOocmlck Wood- frame 2nd, Hornnby 3rd. The "Caltlvator and Country Gentleman " says:— "The trial at Melun wist grand aocceis, It was attended by the French Cabinet Minister of Agriculture, and the Department Director, as well aa rrany other French Government officials. M, Yaisillure, Inppector-General of Agriculture, having personal direction." The result baa been published m the leading American dailiea — east— weat — north and south — m the following cable despatch, which wsb clipped from the '-.New York Tribune," of 11th August, 1887:— "A Government Harvebter and Binder Contest was held near Melnn, July 20, 30, 31, the moat important European congest since 1885. The WALTER A. WOOD Machine received first prize— gold medal and 500 fraoca. McCormlck Wood-frame, second ; Hornsby, third. McCormiok Steel-frame Machine, and Johoeton's, and Ackboret's Machines aleo|competed m he



GEOJRGE JAMESON, AGENT, ASHBURTON. areftinvited to inspect carefully tbe Machine for tho Corning^Seasc*., c tbe Show Grounds, Chriatchurch. ANGLO-AMERICAN_STO DRILLS. TTIA'RMEBS wishing for the above MACHINES for ufe NFXT SEASON will oblige Ij by lorwardiDg particulars of their OBD&BS bol"oro 30th November next, as only a limited number will be imported. A good supply of FITTINGS and EXTEAS always kept m stock, [GEO. JAMESON, WEST STEEET. Sole Agent for Ashburton District. STILL AHEAD OP ALL OTHERS, AND THIS IS ENDOEBED BY THE BUYING TDBLIC. SALES FOR 1886, 45,557 MACHINES. TBIs record stands unparaHed. It Is^laid before tbe pnblio as the best evidence of the merit of the WALTER A. WOOD BINDERS and REAPKRS. This exhibit of Pales showing at once their volomo and their marvellous growth, has always bad, and mnst continue to have, 8n irreriatable influence upon the judgment of tbe farmer m determining what make of machlno it is practically and economically his interest to own, Tbe best possible test of tho merit cf machinery is^ronipariaon. This is the test upon which we aro satisfied to rest the claims of the WALTER A. WOOD HAR. VESTING MACHINES. Each year's addition to the record of sales contributes to the value of the test. It will be seen that more than 45,000 machines have been placed In the hands of the farmers daring l&Bt Beaton, and it is everywhere known that these farmors unite In the verdict that the harvesters, binders, mowers and reapers that do the best work In the grain field and hay field, that are moat readily understood and operated by tbe driver, that are most easily drawn by the team, ond k tbat last tho longest, are those that bear the name of



MUGHELL & TURNER, rpHE old established Drapers, Clothiers, and Ontfitters,' of Fowler's Buildingp, _I_ Tancred street, have now on view and for sale at Marvellously Low Prices, THEIR NEW STOCK OF Spring and Summer Drapery: For Style, Quality, and Value cannot be beaten in] Asbburton. clothing" clothing. COME AND SEE OUR Kaiapoi and' Ashlurton Suits, from 47h 6d ; 100 pairs Kaiapoi Trousers from 10s Cd ; 1 caee Colored Moles at 5s lid, Boots all sorts and sizes. Bate, immense stock, Tweeds, Felt and Straw. Shirts, Underclothing, &c, &o m Eveiy Variety and all prices. Carpetp, Linoleums, Oilcloths, and Furnish- in pn. KOW IB THE TIME TO PURCHASE, BEFORE SHOW DAY, Mitchell and Turner, 152 TANCRED STREET PICKFORD AND OTDRELL T7»URNITURE WAREHOUSE, CABINETMAKERS AND UNDERTAKERS V TANCBED STREET, Opposite Union Bank. NEW GOODS. — Chairs of all kinds, Toilet Ware, Pier and Toilet Glasses Mattresses and Pallinses, Couches, Che&p Perambulators Fdrnitdre xo any Design Made to Order. Having procured a very superior HEARSE and MOURNING COACH, with Plumes and complete fittings, they are now prepared to undertake FUNERALS IN TOWN OR COUNTRY "With Despatch and Economy, combined with reasonable charges. 11J51 THE MONARCH OF THE HARVEST FIELD. THE HOEKSBY LIGHT-DBAUGHT STEEL SHEAF-BINDING HARVESTER THE SIMPLEST, THE STRONGEST, THE MOST RELIABLE, THE EASIEST TO MANAGE, and THE LIGHTEST IN DRAUGHT op any BINDER IN THE MARKET 1 THE HORNSBY HOLDS Tbe Three Largest Prizes ever offered m tbe World ! And an uneqnalled record of Colonial Honors. B. BODNBBY & SONS, LIMITED, constructed their first Bhraf Finder m 1875, and have gone on ttesdily improving them, profiting by every year's experience, and by the failure of other Machines, nntil they have now no hesitation m recommending their Binder bb tbe most practical and perfect Machine ia the market.



TRY KIRKPATRICK'S JAM. CAUTION. "VTONE ia'genuine unless our name is jji stamped on each tin, and has our ftjgjetwed Trade Mai-, "Lora Nelson, ( tfl the Intel. TRY KIKKPATRICK'S TOMATO SAUCE. THE most delicious flavoring for '.Cold Meat*, Chops Steaks, Soups, Gravies, ASHBURTON WOOLLEN FACTORY CO. ANDREW ORR RECEIVED First Prize for the Ash burton Woollen Factory Go's ijooda at the Annual Show for Tweeds, Blankets, ■ Flannelß, Fingerings, Bugs, &c. j Why send for Goods Manufactured elsewhere, when we have First-class Goods made jup m the place, and about £6000 Spent annually on wages, benefiting hundreds of people directlyjand]inii;ectly Support Local Industry AND . PUKCHASE YOUK GOODS ROM ANDREW ORR.



Public Notices. 9-V _ NOTICE. Proctor and Go. BULLOCK'S ARCADE (Late HAVES AND CO) BEG to inform tho public of Afihburton aod Eurrounding district? <hM they ere determined to uphold the character which their establishment baa bo long held SB the BEST and CHEAPEST. They are now opening a well-assorted Stock of GROCERIES, etc., which they Will dispose of at the Lowest Bates for Cwh. lit* R: McCallum (LATE < F ORR AND ALCORN) .YEGS most reapeotfnlly to Inform the jj lnhabltaata of Aahburioa and Bar- rounding Districts, that he will open on SATURDAY, 15th INBT, ihoso premises In Tancred Street, known n Fowler's Buildings, with » large and well Assorted St ck of GROCERIES of tin best eßcrlptlons, at Lowest Prloea Note Abdbess. — & McCALLUM, FAMILY GROCER, Kexfc MITCHELL AND TURNER. 10 76 HAVING taken o>er the Grocery and Earthenware Departments of the ttosineu of the Ute Firm of ORR aod ALOORN, I will continue those Branches of tbe Business In tha same Shop for tbe present. I have regular Shipment* of GLASS AND EARTHENWARE, Coming forward from the Manufacturers which onabl*i mo to SELL at a PRICE that defies competition. X Intend | v formerly, making TEA my gpeotallty. COFFEE ground daily on the Premises. Quality combined with Cheapness will bo my Motto. 9*Q9 ROBERT ALCORN. P. S,— Great Reduction In price of FLOUP. WHY EAT BAD BREAD 60lbs of Turner's ROLLER FLOUR, 5s cash. 5s 6d booked. R. ALCORN. Trees Trees Trees NOTICE TO PLANTERS. fI'HE undersigned begs to call tbe JL attention of farmers, settlers and ethers to bis extensive stook of FRUIT AND FOREST TREES, among which are about 3,000,000 Forest Treei, Inclu ding 200,000 (Supreteas Macrocarpa, om i and two years old; 200,000 Pinna Insle- nis, one and two years old ; 100,000 Plans Larlclo ; 3C0.000 Silver Birch; 10,000 Pinna Austrlaca; all other kinds In proportion. All kinds of Okbbage plants on s«le, and a few thousands of Ttry early Strawberry Plants. N.B. — All orders by post, or otherw'i receive my best attention. JAMES PORTER, OIfIJFTON NURSRRYj Allenton, Ashtarton