CRICKET.

SHAW AND LILYWHITE'S TEAM v VICTORIA.

Bbuteb's Telegqams— Coptbigh'i] Melbotjknb, December 19. Tbe retnrn cricket match, jbhaw an Llllywbite'a teßm v Victoria, was con tinned to-day, the weather being Sne an ihfl attendance again poor, whilo th wicket was rather lumpy; Brigi;s an< Shrewßbury, the not-outo of the previoo day, resumed their poeta at the wickets The former added 36 to hta score when hi was disposed of, 3hrewabury being dofu with when bia acore had reached 232 Tbe innlDgs olosed for 624 runs. Th< individual Bcores were :— Read 38, Ulyet 29, Shrewsbury 232 (during his innings h< only gave two chances), Lohraann 25 Brain 118, Briegs 25, Dooker 48, Smith 10, Pongher 0, Preston 22, Pilling (nol oat) 1. The Yiotortans, being G56 behind theii opponents, then went In for their second innings, bat were all disposed of for 100 vans, floran 49 being the principal score r. The Englishmen thus won the matoh by an Innings with 456 runs to spare,

LYNCH FAMILY BELLRINGERS

«. . Oat readers will be pleased to learn, that this popular and ever- welcome oom panj of catnpanologians and vooalists open for a short oeaaon of two nights only, commencing on Monday next (Boxing Night). Since their last visit here, tome seven yoarß ago, this talented family have travelled nearly the whole of the civilized world and have everywhere met with large and appreciative audiences, Besides the oampanoiogian entertainment by the Brothers Lynch, the Company has been greatly strengthened by the addition of Mr J, 0. Parlatto, a comedian and Tooslist of tbe London Maafo Hall style, who has ejtsbliehed himself a favorita wherever he baa appeared. Mr Thomas K. Gilpin, the celebrated baritone, who has joined the Company, for a three years tonr through Europe, Amerioa and Great Britain and Messrs E. 0. Crowe and JR. Ogaton, two brilliant pianists, are also members of tbe Company. We are informed that the Company leave for San Franciaoo about the middle of next month, therefore !t will be some years before they again ▼lilt New Zealand, We wonld, advise •11 who have not witnessed the perform ance of this clever family to embrace this, perhaps their last, opportunity.

MOUNT SOMERS GOSSIP.

(fhom oub own ooreespondent.) On the 16th our school broke np for the usual holidays. Id the evening tho children gave a concert m aid of their ■ports fund. la the absence of the Chairman of the Sobool Oommittae, Mr J. Hood took the obair, and opened pro* eeedioge with a short review of the school's history daring the year, present ing at tbe close of his address prfzas to the following pupils :— Standard I, Nellie Fatton ; Staodard 11, Sarah Morgan ; Standard 111, Elizabeth Jones ; Standard IV, Owen Buechler. A programme of yery pleasant items was thtn gone through, the greater number of which the children contributed, kind friends of the Bdhool assisting to fill oat the remainder. The andienoe was not quite as numerous as the efforts of tha chtldron deserved, come of their performances being un commonly good. The following items were most appreciated : — Trial Scsne from the Merchant of Venice, by tbe upper classes, recitations by Jane Jones and Mary Fox, a duet by the sons of the Master, a sextette by children of the (school. Among the contributions by friends of the school, Miss Alice Price's " Remember and forget " bore off the palm ; hot Mr J. Price's violin perform ft&ce," Bonny HiHa of £c Aland," also elicited muoh applause. After the concert, the room was cleared for danolng, and a llrely ball was kept up till 2 am. to' the melliflaoao strains cf Mr J, Frige's violin. The proceeds of tbe concert amounted fco • little over £2. A p'cnlc for the children of the district has been arranged by the Committee of tbe Mount Homers Band of Hope on December 26;h, Conveyances will be provided to take theoa to the oavei, where a pleasant time of merry-making •waits them. Summer has at last fairly set m. The now almost tropical heat, coming so rapidly after the abundant rains of a fortnight ago, has cansed a surprising growth la fields and gardens.

INTERPROVINCIAL NEWS

Wellington, December 19. On Saturday Sir James Hector arrived at Greytown, and it is rumored that he pronounced bo mo samples of quartz, sub mitted to him for teat from the Waiohine Gorge, as being remarkably rich m gold It was stated that he said it would pro dace, if wasallacoordlDgtosample, aarnach M 15ozs to the ton. Parties interested m testiDg the atone have resolved to send ont a party at once to Waiohine Gorge to farther prospect that district and bring down some more of the stone. The stone •nbmltted to Sir James Hector is part of come brought down from the ranges some considerable time ago, but it hag never undergone a thorough test before, a' ihough the prcepectors always had an idea that the country m that direction con tained rich aurifercua deposits. Nelson, December 19. The prizes were presented at the Kelson College thia morning by Judgo Broad, who, m the course of his speech, expressed a hope that senior civil service examinations would be abolished, and university examination accepted by the Government ioßtead. la referring to the past hlßtory of the College, he pointed oat that since 1873 eeventy-one boyß had passed senior and 135 janior examina tions. Four times the College stood first and five times oecond m the junior and five times first and four times second In the senior, Several lads, too, passed straight to English Universities, where they had taken degrees m every way honorable.

Ghbistchurch, December 19. The subscriptions m aid of the United Brigadeo' competition smouot to £212, besides trophies, value £70 Lieutenant Smith, of the Cbristchuroh Rripadr, girei m addition a apeclal prlzs, £20, for llfe § tvlng apparatus. Dokjdin, December 19. At » long Bitting of the Bankruptcy Oonrfc today, Joneph Lowden had his certificate suspended for two yearp. The evidence showed he had invented £135, •■ sleeping partner m the tea firm of Gilbert and Co. The business was to be a caah one. but Gilbert, on the plea of dbvlng money, got him to aJgn bills, Gilbert gathered as much money together ai poißible, and left for America, leaving Lowden to bear the brunt. iHVEBOARGnx, December 19. In the case Henderson v Hatch, claim £1000 for alleged slanderous statements, judgment was given for plaintiff for £60.

"Bovan «k Piles,"— -Why suffer piles? Immsdiate relieif and complete care guaranteed. Ask for «• Bough on Files." Sure oars for itching, protruding, bleeding, or n*y form of pile*. 4 "Bough on Catarbh" corrects offensive eiors at once. Complete cure of worst chronic flftoei ; also unequaled ac gargle for diphtheria, core throat, foal breatb i

CORRESPONDENCE.

♦ We do not hold ourselves responsible for tl opinions expressed by our correspondents.

MR HUGHES IN REPLY.

, 5 TO IHR EDITOR. \ j Pia, — In your issue of yesterday ap "^ s pears a letter signed " "W. W. Sirith. Ie This letter h a tissue cf falsehoods frot beginning to end. I wish 1 could thin] |fl they were unintentional, but I oonnot Every atatoment ia my letter cau bi p corroborated by my neighbors, whili 8 every one m his can be flatly contra dieted. Even Constable Smart can flttlj c contradict bis wild assertions. A news , paper cantrovoray, na to the balluclna c tiono of Mr W. W. Smith, is not at all desirable. Aa all my neighbors know the circumstances of the case, 1 can t afiord to leave them and the pubilo to form their own opinion. One thing, f however, I must mention. Mr Smith j owes the safety of his honse to my per- I slstent efforts to waUo htm, and a harci job I had. If I had not been bo per ' slatant it would have been utterly impossible to save it. While I was trying to ronse him my own effects were being destroyed. He rewards ma by abuse, Insult and deliberate misrepresentation. I do not Intend to take any further notice of Mr W. W. Smith?* wild vagaries. I am, eto , B. Hughes,

TELEGRAPHIC NEWS.

BRITISH AND FOREIGN.

[RECTOR'S TELEOJUM3 — COPrBIQHT ]

THE STATE OF EUROPE.

London, Deoember 18. The " Times " fears that the feeling which prevails m Vienna will compel Count Kalnoky to send Russia an ultiraation. The German Reichstag unanimously favor a Bill for increasing the forces by half a million. There is an impression that the article m the " Invalide Russe " indi cates that the recent mobilisation is •merely a disguise for defensive pre cautions.

CLAN NA GAEL.

It is reported that forty members of the Clan Na Gael Society are dogging Mr Chamberlain.

THE WELSH GOLDMINE.

The " Times " states that Mr Vautin, the mining expert, estimates that Mr Pritchard Morgan's find near Doigelly contains worth of gold.

FRENCH NAVY.

France is forming aa ironclad squadron, to be stationed m the English Cfianne).

COMMERCIAL TREATY.

The Franco-Italian commercial treaty has been extended for two months.

THE LONDON DISORDERS.

A processionist, named Harrison, has been sentenced to five years' penal servitude for stabbing a policeman at Westminister on November 13th. The promoters of Linnell's funeral, m accordance with an order from Sir Charles Warren, chief of the police, decided not to approach Trafalgar square.

ITALIAN BUDGET.

The Italian budget shows a deficit of 133,000,000 francs.

CORN DUTIES.

The German Reichstag has finally passed the Corn Duties Bill.

THE FIRE AT THE OPERA COMIQUE.

The manager of the Opera Comique, Paris, destroyed by fire on the 25th May last, has been found guilty of negligence, and sentenced to three months' imprisonment, and ordered to compensate the relatives of the victims of the catastrophe.

MEETING OF PARLIAMENT.

Parliament meets on February 9th.

COAL COMPANY.

The prospectus of New South Wales Colliery Company, Newcastle,, with a capital of ;£ 100,000, has been issued.

APPEAL CASES.

In the appeal case Commissioner of Victorian Railways v Coultas, judgment was reserved. In the case of Dibbs v the Bank of New South Wales the appeal t?as allowed with costs. Bank of New South Wales v Dibbs was dis missed with costs, The decision de clares that the Bank is only entitled to charge 5 per cent on advances, and is not entitled to charge commission on the two million loan registered by the Bank of England, also that the Govern ment are entitled to a set off of one eighth per cent on ;£j, 200,000 trans ferred from London to Sydney, The judgment further stated that the sudden termination of the contract between the Government and the Bank would i have produced the utmost confusion m » the finances of the colony, which the 1 contract sejms carefully to guard I against.

SHIPPING.

I The New Zealand Shippig Company's i Aorangi left Plymouth yesterday for 1 Wellington, via Madeira, Capetown, J and Hobarr,

AUSTRALIAN.

[ebutbr's telegrams— copymoht. ]

SHIPPING.

BlxufoTnixE, December 10. Arrived — Orient Company's Oroya.

FATALITY IN A MINE.

Sydney, December 10. A miner named William Morgan whose wife and family are said to be residing m New Zealand, was killed al Burwood Colliery,

(Received December 20, 10 a.m.)

MELBOURNE WOOL SALES.

Meiboubnje, December 19: Dalgetty and Company, Limited held their usual wool sale to-day There was a large attendance of buyer: and competion was extremely animated The demand bas been brisk for al descriptions. 1160 bales were offered of which 1050 were sold at very satis factory prices, the market shewin) a further slight improvement. Goo< greasy merino realised o>£d per lb medium to good, 7^d to od ; inferio to medium, 6d to yd ; superior cross breds, lod; coarse, 6y£d to 7d scoured, j^d, and washed, J3^d

TO-DAY'S TELEGRAMS

+ A Missing Mail Bag. Taubangx, December 20 The mail bag from Mata, contaiuirg oomidoroblo earn of money is misslo The matter is m the banda of the polic Retrenchment. Tho Borough Cuuucil has decided r. way of retrenchment to reduoe the clerk Bnlary to £100 and dispense with the engineer. Arrival of the Doric. Poivr (Jualmeks, December 20. Arrived — D^ric, from Plymouth vl Tenoriffe, Capetown and Hobatt, after passage of 42 dayH 11 hours and 2 minutes from Plymouth, including 2 hours stoppages at ports. She brings 2 saloon, 20 second saloon, and 71 steorag passengers for this colony, having lande< 9 passengers at ports of call during th voyage. The general health has beoi good ; neither births or deaths are to bi recorded. Her cargo consists m all o 2360 tons, divided as follows :— IO6O torn for Otago ; 490 for Canterbury ; 480 fo] Wellington, and 339 for Auckland. Tbe Pukaki. Bluff, Daoember 20. The Pnkakl sailed at 7.30 p.m. yester day for Sydney via East Coast ports with 12,238 BAoka of oata. She received i splendid despatch, the actual working time being 11$ hours.

PARLIAMENTARY NOTES.

«. (From ourj Cokrespondent. ) "Wellington, December 19. THE COST OF EDUCATION^ An important statement as to the saving m the cost of education to the colony waa mado to-day during the debate on tbe Education vote by Me Fisher, who said that by raising the school age to six, Government expeoted a reduotion of 8 per cent off the cost of edecation on the total sum, or about £26,003. The saving by taking away the capitation allowance, 4s, would be abont £16,000, and that by substituting the actual average for work ing average, some £8000. A similar sum to the last would blbo be saved by abolishing the vote for normal schools. When considering these proposals sepa rately, if the Committee reduced any vote by £5, Government would take that ea an advorßO expression of fueling to ouch propoßal, No country achool would be dosed beoausa of the reduction. Wellington, Deoember 20. LOAN BILL Mr Macarthur has given notice of an amendment on the Loan Bill, the effect of which will be to prevent any farther borrowing till 1893. Government, how, ever, will not accept the provision but will call on Ihe Houae to reject it. They deem it unwise and unsafe to pledge th'e colony for bo long a period as 5 years, and holding that three years is aa long a period as it ia justifiable to tie down the oolony for. Mr McArfchur'a proviso will be warmly eupportod be Beveral members of the non-borrowing party, but will al most certainly be negatived. - LiND BILL. A conference of managers of the two Houses is to be held at 10.30 to-day to oonalder the amendments made by the Council In the Land Bill, and though it is expeoted both Houses will atfck to their color?, a hope 1b expre-aod that the Council having made their protest will retire. In any oaee Government will not abandon the measure, but In the event of the Council proving obdurate it is probablo that the HoußH'fl*plan of elective boarda end the Council's idea of abollahlng boarda altogether will be relinquished and an agreement arrived at to revert to the old system. PROROGATION. It was hoped that the work of the seaslon oonld ba virtually completed to morrow, but it ia now fearod that the ma9a of necesaary business stiil renvunlng to be dealt with eaonofc be dleposed of earlier than Friday next. EDUCATION CAPITATION. Tbo whole of last night's Bitting till about two this mcrning was occupied over the debate on the Education ques tion and the members appeared to have made op their mind to spank ad lib, some of them Laving addressed the chair about a d( ssen times, The matter wbb eventually settled by Me Reeves' amendment being carried by 35 to 29, and the Houae thus expressed its opinion that the minimum (School age should not be raised to 6 years. The other proposals of the Govern mont, however, were all adopted.

KIMBERLEY

« The few patient men who waited at the Kimberley goldnelda when the others ran away disgusted, aocm, according to the laat accounts, to have proved that there is an extensive goldfield there, after all. Reefs have bean opened out, whioh, if anywhere near to Sydney or Melbonrno, would cauao immense excitement and create a rush. But just at* the present time the nowa falls flat. When Kimberley waß firdt Bpokon of aa a likely placa, mining waa rather dull everywhere, and mining advepturera were eating their hearts out. But latterly there has been quite a revival of mining excitement near home. Not only have great fortunes been realised at Mount Morgan and Sllverton, but a vast number of new mines have been started. Many of these, of course, will prove failures except to the promoters ; but. bo loDg aa there la a chance of making a fortune nearer home, people will not take all the long journey to the unsettled oountry of North West Australia, and then plunge two hundred and fifty miles into tho bush m search of a possible fortune. Klraberley, therefore, will have to wait for tho present ; but it is some thing to know that an extemivo goldfield is really fchece, beoiuao it asanroa a csrtuin development to that part of the oolony. As a goldßeld will collect a certain number of people, it is an additional stimulant to the paßtoral occupation of the country, and that kind of occupation has juat now eomo charm to p»atoraliata who are broken-haarted q,t the now rentH and assessments which the older colony imposes. Men who still remember the old-fashioned fclyle of eqaattlng, and who like it better than the new Btylo, are just now under utrong inducements to go away Into new country, where, for a term of years, rents will be light, and nelectots few. What, therefore, with the combined attractions of gold and equattlng, North Western Australia may forge Btoadlly ahead ; and if (t doeß, the new young colony will be a valuable ballast to tUo old settlement, and hap to complete the occupation of our island continent. — " Sydney Mail."

THE ABHBURTON GUARDIAN, TUESDAY, DEOEMBER 20, 1887



Public Notices. FOR SALE. ON Aoonnt of the Trustees of the hte Walter Habtnbll, — f R.S. 15493, South Rrkala, comprising 400 acres, including the growing ft crop of Wheat. Further particulars racy be obtained from O AS. W. TURNER, ' Lend and Estate Agent, 12 28 • South Rakais. THE ' ASH BURTON WOOLLEN MANUFACTURING COMPY. (Limited.) deposits RECEIVED m large or email sums at the following Rates of Interest: — Six per oonfc if fixed for 6 months. Seven per cent if fixed for 12 months H.SEMPLE, 9*66 Secretary. George Jameson. TURNIP ANDJJAPE SEEDS. FOR SALE— Pai-pla aad Green Top Aberdeen, Mammoth, Grevetone,and other varieties These havo been thoronghly tested; and are guaranteed netr and fresh GEORGE JAMESON, . ABhbqrton. Wool Season 18&7-88. T IBBRAL CASH ADVANCES maae Jj on Large or Small Clips at Cursairt Rates, Woolpaobe and Twine Supplied. GEORGE JAMESON, Ashbnrton. Wool, wool. MESSES MILES AND CO. beg to inform their friendß and Llients that they propose holding Local Auction Sales of Wool Throughout the Season as usual, and are now prepared to make Liberal Advances on large or small clips free of CommißsioDj and at a low rate of interest. SALES will be held as formerly m MR GEO. JAMESON'S SBED, WEST STREET, Where every care and attention will be given to eacfr lot eutrusted to our oare. The Shed is well lighted, coavenient, and m every way suiteff for the proper display Wool. WOULPACKSAND TWINE supplied at liOwtsi Current Kates. - I J. T. FORD, Auctioneer. | GEORGE JAMESON, Agont. T. Bullock, TO FARMERS" AfiD OTHERSi The CluMctaircli Finance ( (LIMITED.) CAPITAL £50,00 0 r REGISTERED OFFICE— B Cithedra Pquare, CHRISTCHURCH. mHIS COMPANY is making CASft J_ ADVANOi-S on GROWING CROP*-', WOOL, LIVE AND DEAD STOCK, FARM PRODUCE of every description, and any other C'ass of Security For particulars apply to THOMAS BULLOOK, Auctioneer, 12 8G Aehburlon. FOR SALE. PIANO, equal to new, by " Roaenet, 11 full trichord and Iron frame. T. ROLLOOK, TO FARMERS. , T7IOR SALE— A now WOOL PREBS. T. BULLOOK. TO LET, about 5£ Acres Land, nicely Bituatod on Graham's Road, together with a well-built 2-roomed House, with Verandah, the property of Mr P. Byland, about 4 miles from Tinwald. A low rental will be accepted from a good tenant. Apply to T. BULLOCK. FOR SALE.— An improved Farm o£ 245 Acrcß, beinp R.S, 27237, situated about 5 miles from Chortsey. Low price and liberal terms apply to T. BULLOCK. O£rpr —Lot 28, Trevorton, near th« 3jOO* Presbyterian Manae, contain- ing about with 3-roomed Bonsp thereon, for Bale at the above price. T6rmß if required.— Apply to T. BULLOOK rpHREE-Roomed Cottages near the Gaa X Works to let at a low rental. T. BOLLOCK TO LET. — 7-lioomed House m Burnett street near the Orange Hall. T. BULLOOK. TO LET at a low rental .— 4-TOomed Cottage at Hampetead. T. BULLOOK. TINWALD. TO LET, at a low rental, a 3-Rooraed Cottage, near Mk Shearers, Machinist, Apply to \ T. BULLOCK. r?OR KALE at a low price and on I' liberal terms, 15 acres of land wilh 2-roomed Cottage thereon, fronting the Fa rfield Koud, not far from the County Baleyardß, Apply to T. BULLOCK. TINWALD. I^o LET — A Four-roc mod Houso with Shop, adjoining Mr Heaoltine'a pro* periy, nnd near the Railway Station. A uiv nntalwlllbo aoceptatf. T. BULLOOK. TREVORTON. a\Q LET. —Trevorton House, contftitt' ing 9 Rooms together with ob^ufi acres of land laid out as follows ; — large Lawn m front o£ the House, ybrulibery round about it, and a bolt of forest treetu Remainder m grass paddook Ihereiß also a Stable and Coach houso erected on the proporty. | BULLOCK*



f. VICTORIA HOUSE. DIMANT AKD. GOE *• JTTAVR extreme pratificatiou m annoiincinsj their Third Annual Distribntion ol XX Bauuti'ul, Useful, Rare and Valuable ' Works of - rt rt. which comprise-. — GLASS SUGAR BASINS, COLORED, PLAIN. AND ENUUAVED WA7EK JUGS, BUTTtiR DISHEfcf, &c , &c, to Uaßh Purcliaa-rsof Parcels to the value oi 1 20a, 40s, and upwards. COUPONS ARE NOW BEING ISsU^-D. GIFTS ARE EXHIBITED IN WINDOWS. DIMANT <&; OOE. General Drapers and Clothiers, t EAST AND TANOEED STREETS. 12 22 ALBERT KOBERTB bas foe. sale,— Cloveks^— RED, WRITE, COWGRASS, ALSYKE, and TREFOIL. RYEGRABS, COCKSFOOT, and RAPE, 1 Golden Tares, Cape Barley, fcrEBD PEAS, SEED OATb (various lands), CRUSHED BEANS PLOUGH SH ABES COOPER'S SHEEP DIP, Acknowledge to be THE I>EST IN £HE MARKET XMAS. XMAS. XMAS. WE HAVE MADE EXTENSIVE PURCHASES FOR, THIS XMAS TJSAJDE. 100 pairs Kaiapoi Tweed Trousers, from lOs 6d 47 Colonial and Ashburton Tweed Suits :ta> 38s 6d One Case Stockman's s Col. Moles 5s 11 And are giving Grand Value m Hate, Shirts," Ilannels, Drawers, Boole, &o; MITGHELL~&~ TURNER. yf PICKFOUD AWD UNDRILL FURNITURE WAREBOUSK, CABINETMAKERS AKD UNDERTAKERS. TANOftED STREET, Opposite Union Bank. NEW GOODS.— Ohaira of all kinda, Toilet Ware, Pier and Toilet Glasses Mattresses and Palliasea, Couches, Cheap Perambulators. Furniture to any Design Made to Okder. Having procured a very superior JJEARSE and MOURNING COACH, Plumea and complete fittings, they are now propared to undertake FUNERALS IN TOWN OR, COUNTRY "With Despatch and Economy, combined with reasonable charges, STILL AHEAD OF ALL OTHEES,] AND THIS IS ENDORSED BY THE BUSING PUBLIC. SALES FOR 1886, 48,55? MACHINES. fT^BIS record Btanda nnparaiied. Ifc Ia laid befnre the public cb the beat evldeuon J of the merit of the WALTER A. WOOD BINDERS and REAPERS. 1 This exhibit of Saleo showing at once their volume and their marvellous growth, has always had, and mast continue to have, an irreeiatable Influenoe npon ths judgment of the farmer m determining what make of maohlne it Is practically and economically his interest to own, The beat possible test of the merit of machinery Is wjaporhoVj Thia ia the tefci npon which we are BatfaGed to retst 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 teat. It will be seen that more than 45,000 machines have been placed In the hands of the farmers during last Boaeon, and it la everywhere known that theee farmers unite m the verdlot thnt the harvesters, binders, mowers and reapers that do tho beat woik m the grain field and hay field, that are moet readily understood and operated by the driver, <hat are meet easily drawn by the team, Bnd last tho longest, are thoao that bear the namo of WALTER A. WOODi name which, theao machines have long made familiar m all olviHßed{partflq|f the worlr 1 , DURABILITY OP THE WOOD MACHINES Sales of^xepairs less than for any other Machines, It Ih a fact'atteated by agonts who sell them, and by farmers who obb thorn, tha> Wood'a Maohinoa requires far leaa ropalra than any other machines Jn uee, N< other harvesting maoblneo are bb durable snd free from breakages. F. FERBIMAN, Ashburton, Agent. AGAIN VICTORIOUS! CHE Latest Honors— first prJza— Gold Modal and 500 frr.r.ca awarded to tho Waltfir A, Wood Binder, aftßr a three daya' Government trial, at Melun, lo Aance. MoOormlok Wood-frame 2nd, Hornaby 3rd 1 * The "Cultivator and Country Gentleman" rays: — "The trial at Molnn wbb a grind Buecese. It wbb attended by the French Cabinet Minister of Agrionlture, and b Department Director, as well as rraoy other French Government officials. M r^slHcTe, Inepector-General of Agriculture, having personal direction." The result tons been published m the leading American dai!/e*--saßt— west — ziorth and south — m the following cable despatch, whloh was clipped from the New York Tribune," of 11th A gust, 1887 :— - A Government Harvester an Binder Oonteßt was held near Melnn July 29, 30, 31, the moat important Europca ; ontest since 1885. The WALTER A. WOOD Maohlne received Brat prize—go oedal and 500 franco. McCormlck Wood-frame, seoond ; Hornsby, third MoCorml <s\-fx&me MWhlne. »" ' T/.utiQton|<i,' i &rd Ackborets MacblDeB j) ftlDo,co»ope.ted m h ' • j



_ FuWic Noticed ODDFELLOWS' HALL, ASHBURTO ng A PLEASURE TO ANNOUNCE n SIGETOK AND SIGNOR Sn Majeronii t}] And their powerful and carefully selecti c Dramatic Company, will make their I first and only appearance ia Ash* 3' burton on >c FEIDAY, DECEMBER 23m ie Positively ONE NIGHT ONLY, When will be produced the World-Fame Comedy Drama, entitled TKE FOTOI DRY M ASTEB, S Being on English adaptation] of George Ohnet's famous novel, v LES MAITRE DES FORGES b c Madame Majeroni's 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. t '■'■''' ' - _ [A CARD.] Miss Carson, TEACHER OF MUSIC, (PIANOFORTE AND ORGAN), Bornett Street. 12 101 BAPERHATOINGS ! 7MPERHANGINGS 1 1 THE Undersigned have just opened up a splendid assortment of PAPERHATOING3, SCRIM, TAPES, TACKS, Also,— "WINDOW GLASS (all sizes). W & R LEAD, PAINTS, OILS, VARNISHES, COLORS, DRYERS, TURPENTINE, &G, Just landing, a splendid lot of House Coal, ex"Hauroto." McCallum & Co., IRON, TIMBER, AND COAL MER- CHANTS, & IMPORTERS. Agents for TITAN and TRIPLEX STRAINERS. 12*103 "TITANTED Known.— Special Bargains VV for Ohrißtmas Goods at Gift Prices, ANDREW ORB. WANTED Known.— All Goods will be sold at Wholesale Pricoß until Ist January, 1888, ANDREW OBR. WANTED Known —All Purchasers receive a present until Christmas. ANDREW ORR. WANTED Known. — Purchased the Samples of an English Wholesale Houso at hal? price. Goods now on Show. Splendid selection. ANDREW ORR. "TTTANTED Known.— The Public are VV invited to inspect tho Greatost Bargains m Boots and Shoes ever Boon m Ashburton. ANDREW ORR. WANTED Known.— Dressmaking m style and perfect fit (noweßt fashions.) ANDREW ORR. STORAGE. STORAGE. WOOL. WOOL. WOOL. THE Undersigned begs to announce tc his numerous friends of Ashburton and tho surrounding districts that he hae taken over tho NEW ZEALAND LOAN AND MER CANTILE AGENCY CO.'S STORES IN ASHBURTOJN, . I And is prepared to recoivo Wool and J Grain for STORAGE or SHIPMENT. > Liberal Cash Advances made on WOOL GRAIN, SKINS, &c M m store or con signed for Sale. WOOLPACKS acd CORNSAOKS a the Lowest Priceß. TWINE, CHAFF, OATS, OILS, LAMPBLACK, &c GRAIN bought and sold. a Land and Estate Agent, AGENT~FOR- j N.Z. Loan & Mercantile Agency Ci ■ Union Insurance Company a Brooke's Sheep Dip, Etc. Newest Improved Threshing Machine arranged for. FRED. MAKEIG, • IX 35 Asbtmrton..



1 I Public Notices. r« — ■ SATURDAY, 24th DECEMBER. a 300 Acres to let by Auction, for Grazii j purposes. B< MB T. BULLOCK has received i ill Btructions from H. V. Anson, Esq 7 to let by Public Auction at tho Arcade, ( 8 the above date, — r 300 Acres, frontiDg the Main Soul Road, about 2 miles from tl Ashburton County Saleyard a I being RSs 27197 and 2724 R with a well-buiit Dwelling-bom 2 and Z table erected thereon. 2 For further particulars apply to tl] , Auctioneer. I Sale at 12 30. I 12*105 T. BULLOCK. Auctioneer. 1 THE ASHBURTON CALEDONIA! j SOCIETY. I mHE ANNUAL SPORTS (for monei X prizes by the Society, together witl a large number of Special Prizes) will bi held on Boxing Day, MONDAY, 26th DECEMBER, 1887 On the Society's Ground North-wesi Belt. A Brass Band will be m attendance. In addition to the usual Men's Races, a number of Old Men's, Women's, Boys', Girls 1 and Children's .Races will be held during the day. See Postors 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 Secretary. CHRISTMAS 11 llf YEAR'S GIFTS. JUST IN TIME FOR CHRISTMAS. JHAVfi just bought from a Home Traveller all his samples o£ FANOV GOODS, TOYS, DOLLS, ORNAMENTS, FANCY B ASKUTWARE PERFUMERY, BOOKS, ' ETO , 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 LARGE DISCOUNT on all theee Goods and other Articles m Stock, COME EARLY~*AND SECURE BARGAINS. W. ZANDER, Tobacconist, Hair Dresser Sbaving Saloon, and Fishing Tackle Dep6t, EAST STREET. 12 120 __^ HEW ZEALAND RAILWAYS. CfcIEAP EXCURSION TO CHRIST- CHURCH. ON Boxing Day, 26th December, Excursion Tickets to Christchurch will bo issued from Bakaia at 4b firat- c'ass, 3s second. From Ashburton, Tinwald, and Winalow at 63 first-claßß, 4a G.I second, From Windermero and Hinds at Gs 6d firat-clats, 4a 9d eocond, and from Timaru, Baling, and inter- modiato stations at 7a 6d first class, 5s second. Children 3to 12 years half rates ; under 3 years, free. ! Passengers from Rakaia will travel by ordinary morning train to Christchurch ; thosa from tho other stations by an Excursion Train which will run as under : — ft.m a.m. Timaru dep 6.45 Tinwald dep 922 Kangitata „ 8.10 Ashburton arr 9.30 Hinds „ 8.61 „ dep 940 Winslovr „ 9.10 Ch'ch arr 11.46 Returning from Christchurch at 5 55 p.m. arriving at Asbburton at 8.5 p.m., thence as under :— a.m. a.m. Ashburton dep 815 Hinds dep 8.59 Tinwald „ 8.24 Rangitata „ 9.36 Winelow „ 8.36 Timaru arr 11 0 iZ®" This train will take the place of the ordinary morning train from Timaru to Ashburton, and evening train from Ashburton to Timara, which will not run, and will stop at all stations between Timaru and Aahburtou if required, MOUNT SOMERS LINE. TO CQRISTOHUROH AND BACK. 26th DECEMBfIR. Tho Train from Mount Somors on the 26th will run 15 . minutes oarlier than usual, to connect with the Excursion Train for Christchurch, and the train from Ashburton to Mount Somors will etart at 8.30 p in., after arrivil of the return Excursion Train, and run 2 hours 45 minutes later than usual, $&* The 10 55 a.m. train fiom Ashburton to Christchurch, and 1,15 p.m. train from Cluislohurch to Ashburton will not run on the 26th, and tho Evening Train from Christchurch to Ashburton on that day will start at 4.50 p m. and run 35 minutes later than usual, Coods Traffic will bo suspended on the 26th. $£T The International Bioyclo Races at Christchurch. tako place on the 26th December. 12-119 By Order. WANTED KNOWN. AT I. SALEK AND COs., Licenspd Pawnbrokers, Eaet Street, A FIRST-CLASS Watchmaker and Zjl Jeweller ia employed on the Promises. Watches cleaned and rspaired, and every deacription of Jewellery made and repaired at LOWEST CHRIBTOHUROH PRICES. *^S WATCHES CLEANED 5S GLASSES, 6d ; HANDB, 9d. WATKftBURV'S repaired from 2a 6d. N.B,— Waterbury'a reduced from 13s fid to 12». 11 12(3 W. H. Paget BLACKSMITH, HORSE-SHOER, WHEELWRIGHT, AND GENERAL SMITH, Burnett Street, next " Mall " Offiae. BEGS to announce that he has takei over the Coach Building and Wheel * wrighfc Branoh, lately oarrled on by H 1 Peat, and will continue all branohes of th< above business as before. All kinds 0 Buggfeß, Draya, or Carts made and re [ paired. Agricultural Implementa repairec promptly. Horaaa Shod with skill and owe, * tfnu W* H. PAGET



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