DIARY.

Moonlight Evenings.

The Moon at 8 days old shine* till about 6 o'olook. The Moon at 6 days old shines till about half -past 10 o'olock. Tho Moon at 8 dajra old shines till nearly I 1 o'clock m tho morning. The Moon at 12 days old shines from sundown till about 4. m the morning. Tho Mo 3 n at Id days old is full, and shines all night. The Moon at 18 days old rises about 9 p.m. and shines till morning. The Moon at 21 days old rises about II a.m. and shines till morning. The Moon at 24 days old rises about 9 a.m. and shines till morning, Tha Moon at 27 days old rises about 4 a.m. and shines till sunrise.

DEATH.

lEmith— On December 18tb, at Wakanu?, I Mr Hugh Smith, Aged 44 years

The Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. MONDAY, DECEMBER 19, 1887. LOCAL AND GENERAL.

• ». At the B.M. Court this morning, before Mi D. Thomas, J.P., two first offenders foi drunkenness were fined 5a each and costs.— Abraham Kolton, for a similar offence, wai mulcted m a like penalty. A cbnroh parade of the Aahburton Volun teers was held yesterday, the Rifles muster ing 30 (Captain Dolman), Guards 28 {Captain Sparrow), and Cadets 38 (Sergeant Major gay es), Major Douglas being m command. Captain Pooka was also present. Headed by the Volunteer Band, ander Bandmaster Hoskin, the men were marohed to the Wee leyan Church where a very interesting and instructive sermon was preaohed by the Rev* D. McNiooJ. After aervioe the Voluntoers were marched baok to their parade ground and dißmiesotfi The privilegog m connection with the Caledonian Sooiety's Sports were sold by Mr J. C. Duncan, at auotion, on Saturday last, and realised the following prices :—Publioan'e booth, Mr John Henry, £8 10a ; confectioner's booth, Mr W. C. Davis, £2 15s; oards (selling price 6d eaob), Mr Matthew Patterson, 4s Gd per dozen; right of sports, Mr W. C. Davis, 9a An accident occurred on the Aahburton bridge on Saturday night by whioh Dr Trevor's buggy was considerably damaged. The dootor was driving across the bridge when an express Game into collision with bis vehicle. It is possible that something further may be heard m connection with the matter. We understand that the net proceeds of the ! Garden Party amount to about £50. A daylight inspection parade of the Ash* burton Volunteers will be fteld on Tuesday evening at H p.m. Major No wall, thi pietrict Adjutant, will bo present. As this is tha iapt daylight parade this year it is important thai every man should attend.

A patoh of Californiau thistles waß discovered an land very cioee to the town on Saturday last, but prompt aotion was taken for their •radioation, which it is to bo hoped may prove sucoesßiul. This thistle is. a very great pest to agriculturalists, and onoa it gets firmly established it is almost impossible to clear the land of it. Therefore aotion cannot be taken too soon to get rid of the noxious weed bb soon as its presence iB discovered. Bailiffs m the exercise of their duties have \ generally to keep all their wits about them iv order that their intended prey may no^ escape, and long praotioe making them pro* ficient, bb a rule they are not hoodwinked very easily. A rather amusing atory roaches us of an experience whioh the bailiff of the local court had recently; Having oooasion to eorvo a summons on a person who was to occupy the position of defendant m a certain osbo, he proceeded to that person's rosidenoe. But the wanted one probably bad had aome intimation of what was owning, for when the offioer of tho law arrived at the house he railed to find the man he was m quest of. The inmates disclaimed any knowledge of his whereabouts; all they knew was that he had gone out and they did not know when he would return. The bailiff was not satisfied, and started on a round of inspsotion. Before going far the hawk-eyed offioer thought it might be as well to look up a gum tree whioh was growing near by and there ho found bis quarry | snugly enaconsed among tho branches. The blue paper was duly served on tbe crestfallen rooipient, and the bailiff wended his way homewards reflecting on the futility of endeavouring to evade him when on business bent. The annual sohool treat m connection with the Ohertsey District Sohool took place m tha sohoolroom on Friday (Anniversary Day). There was as usual a large attendance of parents and friends, and all seemed to relish the preparations that had baen made for their refreshment and amusement. Games and sports of various kindo were arranged for ths amusement of the little ones by the Commit* tee, and toya of various attractive sorts wore distributed to the most (successful iv the sports. Every child m the school also re ceived 0 handsoms reward book. Refresh* mentß were liberally distributed at appropriate intervals throughout the day. Altogether, a very pleasant day's outing was spent by all concerned, and all seemed highly pleased with the success of the day's proceedings. A young lady oompanion who bad been fishing for compliments very successfully, was surprised by the young gentleman who Bat beßida her affectionately putting hia arm around her neck and kissing her. Filled with indignation, she angrily demanded why she was thus insulted. "My dear lady,'* replied the young man, gasping with exoite ment, "I hope I have not offended you. Beally, I supposed that those who fished for compliments would not object to taking them m sinackt." Poor Charley Beed, who defended Guiteau, has been caught till tapping m a Jersey City Saloon, He began his professional life m part, norahlp with Joe Knoz,. of Book Inland, went to Chicago, and olirabea to the top round of his profession. Then he got drunk and fell to the bottom, and we fear has rolled into the gutter. Oapt Whisky is a hard boBB " AUa California." The Falmouth House estate at Newmarket (England) was sold m two lots for £78000, and the purchasers ought to have obtained a real bargain, as the property oost Archer, tho jockey, upwards of £20,000. There are vague rumours of a disoovery of alluvial gold m the neighborhood of Grey, town. Our informant stateß that something definite will bo announoed about it m a few days. There m a good prospect of a large yield of plume* m the Waikato this season. Many trees aro wonderful sights, bearing m suoh abundance that the branches aro bowed to tbeg round with the weight of the fruit. Dr Kenny ban a yellow gage, whioh has to be propped up m all directions to save the, tres from total destruction by its own fecundity. There is come hope of the rabbits m the Wairarapa district getting diminished by a natural disease, aooording to 9 statement made by Mr Orbell, an jnspeotor, to (he Wairarapa "Daily" of Tuesday last. H« says that a disease, identical with the one proralant iv South Australia, is now decimat ing the rabbits throughout the Wairarapa. It is reported that an effort is to be mado by Mr J. B. Smith to give practical proof of the auriferous oharaoter of the soil at Waitoa- A water engtno has been purohased, and a I plant is about to be fplaoed on the unsold 1000 acroß of Mr Smith's farm. The " Wairarapa Star" states that a young and much encumbered Auokland solioitor has been non at since the mail steamer loft, and it is feared ho has gone io quest of distant clients. His outstanding liabilities are said to amount to over £10,000. Latest intelligence is confirmatory of the great losses of sheep m Buenos Ayres within past year. It is still alleged that ovsr 20,000,000 Bheep have died, and the loss is estimated at about £6,000,000, whioh is *t least 12 per cent, of the value of all (he atoc|c.

THE MIDLAND RAILWAY

«. Grbymodth, Dooomber 18. The work on the Midland Railway 1b now very Black. Brown's contrast is not fir from completion. O'Oonor and Price's !s oompleted, ani the men are nuw merely mgsged on extras. All the other earth work oontrsgtt) are done apd the men have j •one. Tbere is not tho slightest word >f aay new contracts being let, and It s understood the Company will make lomtderable reductions io their staff soon

AUSTRIA AND RUSSIA

.1,,. . PbUTBB's TBLEGrtAMS—OoPYBIOHT"! Lokdok, December 10. The article m the " Invalide Russe," i upon the political situation m Europe has created uneasiness m Germany, and the Austrian and Hungarian Press vigorously demand that the Austrian Government should at once adopt pre cautionary measures for the safety of the empire. The semi-ofljcial "Tourna} de St Petersburg," while endorsing the view of the ajtuation taken by the »' Jnrajide Russe," expresses sj bplief that the peape of Enrope is long assured thaplcs to the goopl relatiQns existing betwfefl »nij her neighbors

AUCTIONEERS' REPORT

Mr Alfred Harrison reports his weekly ales on Saturday, 17th December, as fol ows: — Cows— A few very good springers were rarded, and sales were made at from S3 5s to £3 15a. Pios — All lines penned were sold, the ilgh prices rnlipg lately being well main- ' ained. Weaners, 7a 3i ; slips, 8a 6d, I2s-3d, 14s 6d to 15a ; stores, 8s 6 1 to 15a. Poultry.— Fowl*, la 6J to 2a ; duoks, 2s 9d to 4s 61 per pair ; goeae, 6i, 61 6d, 1 1 to 9i par pair. Prodcob.— Der wants, 2i 6i to 4s 61 per bag ; new potatoes, Id to l&d per lb ; 3hiokwueat, 2a to 2j 6d por bunhel ; bran is 3d ; sharps, 7a ; ornabed oats, 6i 3 i per bag ; mutton, 2d ; veal, 2d ; hams and bacon Id to 5d per lb ; cheeee, 2£d to 3d per lb ; tea 14 ■. Furniture and sundries »s usual. I also held a sale of pledges for Mr [. Salek, and disposed of a large quantity of jewellery gnd other goods.

HORSE MARKET.

Mr T. Bullock reports for the vreek ending Saturday, 17th December : — 22 horses were offered at the day's sale. There wa»< about an average attendance of farmers and others, and a more spirited bidding for medium draughts suitable for farm work than for some weeka past ; m fact, purchasers for this class could not be supplied. Out oC the entry of 22, 11 were sold as follows, viz. : — On account of Mr Campbell— Medium draughts, of a light description, £13 10a, £15 10s ; 3 and 4 year olds, unbroken, of rather 1 light stamp, £13 10s, £16 10s, £17 ;aged draught, £7 ; light horses, £7 10s, and for one of a good stamp £14 was obtained. Hacks, £4, £5, £5 15s, accord ing to description. 6UHDRIEB.— Farm drays, £6 15s, £7; grass mower, £4 15s ; McCormick reaper and binder twine m good order, £30 ; wire do. £14 Quantity harnese, blinkers, 12s 6d and 13a per pair ; leading Btrapu With belly bunds, 12s. Reaper pole straps, second-hand harness at market rates.

INTERPROVINCIAL NEWS

c Auokiand, Eecember 17. It was Intended to open the Calliope Dock early m January next, the ceremony to be eondooted by Admiral Fairfax, and one of the vessels of the equadron to be dookpd. The Admiral, however, has informed Mr Waddell, Chairman of the Harbor Board, that his engagements will be of Booh a character that it Is not likely the ceremony can take place at present. He adds, however, that he would return to Auckland about the middle of February with H.M.B. Calliope, and would then be pleased to assist In the opening of the dock by putting that vessel Into It. Wellington, December l<f. The deputation which waited on the Fire Underwriters' Association urging tbe reduction of Insurance rates, have received a reply that the Association are unable to make any reductions In existing rates, Deoembor 18 Mr James Mills, M.H.B. for Port Chalmers and General Manager of the Union Steamship Company, to-day plaoed the Takapuna at the disposal of members for a trip round the harbor and bsys. The water being smooth as » mill pond a Urge number of legislators took advantage of the trip. ■ The steamer returned to the wharf shortly after six after * most pleasant outing. A large number of ladies irsre among the excursionists. Greyuouth, December 18. Tho coal export for the week was 2583 tons.

CRICKET.

A cricket matoh was played m th Domain laßt Friday, between an eleve from the Timoru Union 0.0. , and th Asliburton CO. The visitors were df prived of the serviooa of several of thei best men, who were playing a liom match against Waimate, and consequent! tho Timaruvians were over-matched by tb local team. Appended are the ecoies :- Ashbdrton 0.0 -rlet Innings. G, W. Androws, o Buosell, b Bmltb.., C. Wroughton, b Mc T ntosh ... ... W. Simpson, run out ... , ,„ \ W, B. Denshire, b Mclntoeh.., . r H, H. Secretan, b Mclntoeh ... v . J. Caygill, c Peters, b Smith ,„ 2 J. P. Hargreaves, b Peters ,„ ,„ J. Jameson, run out ,„ , M 4t , 1 J. W, Walmtsley, b Peters ... ... C. Strange, not out 1 A.Fooks, b Smith .„ Byes ... , M l Total "iol Timaru Union CO. — Ist Innings. C. MclDtosh, b Jameson i O. Wood, b Jameson ,*. Q. Bobins, b Strange... ... ... ! J. Q. Bobertson, c Oayglll, b Strange I A. Williams, b Jameson ; W. Peters, b Strange , < 0. Smith, o Andrews, b Strange ,„ : G. Hart,' b Jameson ... ... ,'„ ( J. Hunter, run out ... ... , ; W. Paget, not out J. Busseli, b Jameson i Byes ... ... ... ... j Total 2( 2nd Innings, 0. Mclntonh, b Jomeßqn r , 4 J,. (i. Robertson, c Secretan, b Strange C 0. Wood, o Seoretan, b Strange ... 2 A. Williams, run out ... , ... C C. Smith, b Jameson «« ... „, 2 Q. Bobins, b Strange , ... 2 J. BubbqU, run out ... ... ... o W. Peters, b Jameson ... ... £j Q. Hart, c Jameson,, b Btraqgp , ti J, Huuter, b Jamoßon , , 4 W. Paget, not out , 2 Byes ... ... 4 Total 25 Ist innings 20 Total ... t ,, , ,. f

SHAW AND LILLYWHITE'S TEAM v VICTORIA.

[rb^Tßß's TBLEaRAM—OOPy RIGHT.] Melbourme, December 17. The return ortokat mutch Shaw and Lilly white's team v Victoria was continued to-day. The weather was fine and an ex cellent wicket was provided, but the match was only patronised by a stnajl attendance, ' ' * The vlalcors, with two wickets down for 178 runs, continued their first Innings, and completely mastering the DOffllng of the home team maintained a determined stand. When play ceased for tbe day the Englishmen had loat four wickets for 500 runs. Lohmann and Shrewsbury, the not-outs of the pro? lons day, took their plaoes at tbe wickets, bqt Lohmann soon afterwards, retired., befog replaoed by Brain, whq w|th Shrewsbury quiokly ran. up the soore. Brain put together lig runs before hs was given loot; Brlggs sue* oeeded Brain and continued In till time was called, when his score stood at 39 not out. Shrewsbury, who commenced his day's work with 86 to his credit, re* maloed at the wicket until .play stopped, whAn hln tntkl wan 921 mm nnf n> ,»

PARLIAMENTARY.

LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL.

Satdbdat, December 17. The Council met at 2.30 p.m. SPECIAL POWBBS AND OONTBAOTS, Mr Waterhodae "moved that this Council considering It of the highest Im portance that In the passing of all laws each different matter should bo provided for by a different law without Intermixing tn one and the same law anoh things as have no proper relation to each other, will refuse to sanction any proposed legis lation of the nature of the Spaolal Powers and Contracts Aofc." The motion wbb agreed to on the voices. GOVERNMENT RAILWAYS BILL. The Attorney-General moved the second reading of the Government Railways Bill. After discussion, the mot'on for the eeoond reading was carried. LAND BILL, The Land Act Ameadment Bill wa'i further considered m Oomtnltteb. The olaate relating to the eleotion of land boards was struck out, and a new olause abolishing land boards was inserted m Id stead, after a discussion. In whioh. Mt McLean said he would rather see educa. tlon boards abolished than land boards, On the motion of Mr Bonar an addition was made to olause 16, iU effect being tc protect ailnlng Interests generally. A new olaaae, defining the boundarlei of the districts of Auckland, Hawke'c Bay, Otago, and Southland, was agreed tc on the motion of Mr Stevens. The boundaries will be the same as those described by the Land Transfer Aot, 1885 The BUI, .after further but unimportanl amendments, wai reported, read a third time and passed. The Council adjourned at 10.45 p.m.

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

In Committee of Supply early 01 Saturday morning the following votei were carried : — Vote for asylums, hospitals am charitable aid tnstitut 000, £60,000. Vote~ Quarantine stations, £1000. Passed. Vote— School bnildings, £40,000. Pftßoed. Class 8, as amended, was passed ; The votes for lighthouses and harbo works were passed without amendment. The Committee then adjourned til next day. The House rose at 2 30 a.m. Saturday — Diobmber 17. The House met at 11 a.m. QUESTIONS, In replying to questions, Minister said that if Tawhiao and other native who had taken part with him m tho lat war for ward od their claims for land t< Government they would be considered that th<jy had not reooived a report froc Sir W. fitzhorbert of hie attendance a the Colonial Conference ; that they wouh appoint an independent commission t report on the alleged defective foundation of the Seacliff Lunatic Asylum ; tho Government had under consideration th question whether certain Legislative Councillors had lost their seats by bemj absent for two sessions without leave that they had no intention of introdupinj a Bill authorising tho straightening of th railway Hue between Wellington am Petone ; that Government would probabji placo a sum on tha Supplemental Estimate for the Melbourne Exhibition and would on a future day state th intentions of Government inconnectioi with the colony being represented at tha exhibition ; that the question of makinj any material alteration m the preeen system of education would be dealt wit] by the House ; that they hoped th Midland Railway Bill would be Introduce! m a day or two, IN OOMMITTUB. The House went into Committee to fur ther consider the Publio Works Estimates Vote, Harbor Defences— £Bo,ooo wai under discussion when the committee adjourned for lunch. The House resumed at 2.30 p.m. Sir Julius Yogel continued the discus sion on the vote of £80,000 for harbo: defences. He contended that defenci expenditure was the result of a panii fostered by officers of the Imperial ser vice. He was quite prepared to admit th< responsibility attaching tp his Govern ment for this expenditure, and he wai quitejprepare.d to a'coept any blame for it but it was impossible for Government t< resist tho panic that was created owing tc the war scare that occurred a few yean ago. About 17 years ago Sir Donalc McLean, who was then Defenoe Minister, proposed a scheme of defence for the four principal harbors of New Zealand, which was to cost only £20,000, whereae now an expenditure of nearly half-« million was spent on the purpose. He considered that it was utterly uoelosf spending a largo amount of money for tifying the harbors of the colony, as the danger from foreign powers setting fire tq the towns was veuy remote. >Vhat waa required wrb a thorough strengthening oj tho volunteer force. He contended that ail the liabilities Bpoken of by Govern ment could be Bayed if Government decided to do so, and the expendi ture cou'd readily' oeaße without any harm being done. He was e^tir^y favorable, however, to making New #ea land a naval Ration, an^ (0 paying the coat pf two, w,&r vessels on tho coast. That was a much more effective means of defence than fortifying the harbors of the colony; He should not oppose the present vote on aocount of the liabilities entered into. Mr Marchant moved that the yoto ha reduced by £24,000. * After furthpr dlaoQuion the Premier aaid ho was certainly aitonlshed at the speech made by Sir Julius Yogel. Tbat epeeoh should have been made two or three years ago before tha colony was committed to this expenditure. He submitted that it was an extraordinary time for id ex- Treaturer to admit that he was a party to throwing away nearly half a million of money. He. did got altogether blame the late Government for inourrlng the expenditure daring a war scare, bat he blamed the manner In which the money was expended. The more they looked Into it the more they uarw the recklessness of the whole thing, and tbat there was no care whatever exercised m the matter. Tho present defences, he admitted, were absolutely useless for defences against $ squadron, but they would be exceedingly useful la oase of a threatened bombard ment from a foreign ship unlesg aq Indemnity was paid, Jq this rejpeoti ho lid not think the money vraa at all wasted* Sir Jallns Yogel must know perfeotly trell that all naval powora are bound to iftve ports into which they could ran for >oals and for refitting purposes. If they efused this expenditure the British Gow trnment would certainly pot dq their share n defending parts into wtylah thplr strips tonld not run fp* refitting purpoaea. lie oritepdpd ' that the Government bad p.ted acogrdlng tp the best Information hat was available, and he hoped the louse would agree to the votei Govern aent did not purpose to do any more than omnlete works already m hand, and urely It would be a wise thing foe the louae to agree to that If they refuaea a make provinion for possible f^ttaok, from, orelgn yesgela, and great damage re» ■ lilted m oonatquonce, there would bs a barp revolution of feeling all over tho ountry against suoh action, ; Mr Marohant'i amendmr nt waslj lost by ' sto 23, and the vote of £#3,000 carried ' Olaoo 11— Bates on, native land*, i 16,000^ Carried. ' 01.88 J^Xtiermil springs, i' 3200, j

Public Works Department, £5000. Carried Olaaa 2— Ballways, new works, £96,000. Mr Allen moved to reduce this vote by £21,000, but subsequently withdraw It, The vote was carried. Permanent way, sleepers and rolling stock, £26,100, Carried. Survey?, £4000. Carried. Glass 3—Roads, £20,000. Carried. Olaflu 4— Purchase of Native lands, £29,700. Carried. Olaeo 2— Kallwßya, new works, con struction and land ; Helemville uorth wardo, £10,000. Carried. Grahamstown to Te Aroha, £10,000. Carried Rotorna, £40,000. Carried. Woodvllle to Pal meruton, £40,000. Carried, Maogannhoe to WoodvMe, £25,800. Carried. The House rose at 5.30 p.m. The Hoae resumed at 730. Blenhetm-Awatere, £7000. Otrrled. Greymouth-Hokltllra, £24.000. Carrfe! Upper Anhbnrton bran oh, £7000. Carried Livingstone branch, £6500. Carried. Otsgo-Oentral, £70,000. Carried; Oat lln's River branch, £2000, and Blversdale- Swlfzers, £3000. Both carried. Seaward bath, £6000. Carried. Wyndham-Fort rose, £9000. Carried. Additions to open lines, £40,000. Carried. Permanent way, sleepers, and rolling stock, £50,000, and Pabllo Works Department, £6000. Both oarried. 01ms 1, Immigration, £16,720. The Minister for Immigration made ft brief explanation on the vote, and said that Government were unable, In conse quence of tha shortness of the time at their disposal, aod the lateness of the ananolal year, to make any ohange m the vote for Immigration, Mr . Moss moved that the whole be ■truokout, ac he wai opposed to taking thl» vote oat of loan. If a vote was to be passed It should appear on the general estimates, and not b j voted oat of loan, ! Mr Seddon defe.i led the vote, and said that there was apr at demand at present for domestic serv ■■ a. He denied that It would bring elO'or ruin or desolation »s stated by the member for Parnell. Mr Anderson thought that the vote should be reduced, as he saw no good to be gained by Importing people from Home who would afterwards go to the Australian colonies. Mr Peaoook hoped that the class of Immigrants to be Introduced would consist of farmers and agricultural laborers, and not of the artisan olaaa, of whom there werej already too many In the towns. Mr Rlohardoon said that, as to the dais of Immigrants, he thought the House must be at on a with the Government. The olass wbloh It was desired to Intro duce were those with a moderate capital men desirous of going into farming, and having the requisite knowledge. Oar lauds were nothing to us as they were without peopte, and he contended that, instead of increasing the unemployed, the introd action of this class would de crease them by giving more employment. A part of the money was to be spent on nominated immigrants, and he considered that no better guarantee oould be given of the class of Individuals than that their friends m the colony were prepared to pay their passages la part. The premium given Bllghtly lessened the cost of cbmtng to tho colony as agalnat that of going to other places. With regard to the question of loan money being spent for this purpose, he said ft was m contemplation by the Government to adopt seme system of giving land aorlp In place of passage money, but they had not time to oonslder tho matter. Mr Sooble McKenzle hoped that the vote would be struck oat to mark the House's disapproval of immigration out of loan money m the present oondltlon of the oolony. Mr W. P. Boevea (St Albans) con sidered It monstrous that they should spend money on immigrants when their young pnople oould not get employment. Mr Richardson said that £10,000 was all that was proposed to be asked for In addition to engagements, He did not think that was too muoh to ask for. Mr Fulton moved that the vota be reduced by £10,000. Dr Fitobett suggested that the vote be reduced by £3QQO. A lengthy disoaislon ensued. The Premier believed it would be a fatal mistake tolmroduoe more labor at thepre | sent time, but their aim should be to provide land for people with a little capital coming Into the country, as well as for their own young men. He fliald it was utterly Impossible for a few years lo provide means for Immigration of this kind out of revenue, and surely It was a prudent course for them to adopt that, while they continued their borrowing, they should devote a small portion to the encouragement of a class of immigrants with a little capital, so as to promote settlement of our land, Mr Fulton's amendment was osrrled by 36 to 23, and a vote of £6720 oarried. The House then considered the general estimates. . Legislative Department £.26,000 In reply to questions the Premier said It was not proposed to pay salaries to any chairman of oommltteea. No extra salaries would be allowed to officers, and statutory officers would remain aa at present, their salaries being fixed by Aot. The other offioersfof the service would participate In the general rednotloa that would be made next year. Government would bo able to tell the Honse definitely whether they could recommend tny par- 1 tlcular votes on the estimates. It was not proposed at present to reduce the Speaker's salary (£800) ; he was a statu tory officer, and he (the Premier) was not prepared to aay whether the Govern' would deal with the salary during the recess. Mr; HwtobJsou moved to reduoa the salary of Chairman of Committees of the Leplalatlve Oounoll (£420) by £120. A lengthy disoussion followed. Me O'Oallaghan eventually moved to strike off £670 from the total vote. The motion, was agreed to, Mr Tujnbull mo ved that the £250 for Sergeant-atArms be struck ont. He afterwards substituted an amendment that the vote be reduced by £5, which was lost by 30 to 80. Colonial Secretary's Department £151,803.—Oarried. Colonial Treasurer's Department, £38.903. Carried. Stamps md Deeds, £26,460. Oarried. Postal md Telegraphic Department, £274,437. Carried. Customs and Marine, £6.6,413. Jarrled. Justice Department, $108,665. Jarrled. Marino Department. £20,888 Jartlod, Wording railways '£725,000 ;??!?.& £ a y raent 9 t0 local bodies, £13,000, Carried. Lands and surveys =P,3P7.. Oarried; Bates on Crown and*, £42 000. Carried, The Premier moved to report progress, The motion was carried. The Houae rose at 11 30 a.m.

THE MARKETS.

[reCTEB'B TBLEGRAMB— COPYRIGHT.] London, December 16, Consols remain at ioi^, and New Zealand 4 per cent Inscribed Stock at 97 #• Adelaide wheat, ex store, is un changed at 34s 6d, and New Zealand do 32s to 33s 66, according to quality. Adelaide flour is quoted at 245. The total quantity of 2 wheat and flour afloat for the United Kingdom is 1,600,000 quarters, and for the Continent 110,000 quarters. Australian tallow, average quality beef, 245 ; mutton, 24s 6d. Leather has declined a half-penny, and is now quoted at 1 1 }&d per lb. The New Zealand Loan and Mercan tile Agency Company, Limited, have received the following telegraphic advice from their London office, dated 1 6th December :— 11 Tallow—Market dull. Good mut ton tallow is worth 94s 6d per cwt. Quotations nominal." =====

TELEGRAPHIC NEWS.

BRITISH AND FOREIGN.

[rEUTBR'B TILXGRJMS— CO*YBiaHT,J

IRISH AFFAIRS.

London, Deoembet 18. Mr Sbeehy, M.P. for South Gal way, who was charged with using seditious language at public meetings, has been sentenced to three months' imprison ment, but was admitted to bail pending the result of his appeal to a higher court. Mr Sheehy has been re-arreited for making use of incitingf[languftge at a Nationalist's meeting held at Clonmel to which place he had been conveyed m custody.

MILITARY COUNCIL AT BERLIN

1 Bmrlin, Deoember IT. The Emperor William held a con ference to-day, at which his Highness , Prince Wilhdm, Field-Marshal General , Count Von Moltke, Lieut-General , Count Von Waldersee, and General • BronsartVon Schellendorff (Prussian ; Minister for War) were present.

THE CROWN PRINCE.

The report of Dr Morrel McKeozie, I upon the health of his Imperial High • ness the Crown Prince, states he finds . the larynx m a much better condition I and the voice much stronger than at 1 the commencement of November. The: 1 old swelling has to some extent , diminished, and the new swelling, 1 which caused such grave apprehensions ; has risen higher up m the throat, but does not present so malignant an ap -1 pearance as it did a few days ago. The > medical attendants are united m tha \ opinion that an operation to remove , the obstruction would be beneficial* • but the existence of cancer is con* sidered a matter of doubt.

M. FERRY'S ASSAILANT.

' Paris, Deoembet 17. Aubertin, who attempted to assas ■ sinate M. Ferry, became mad, and had to be conveyed to an asylum. .

AUSTRALIAN.

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MELBOURNE EXHIBITION.

Melbourne, Deoember 17/ An official notice has been published! by the Committee, announcing that the time finally fixed by the Executive Commissioners for the Exhibition for the allotment of space will expire tn the 31st inst. ;

VICTORIAN PARLIAMENT.

The Victorian Parliament was pro rogued to-day by the Governor, who m a speech on the occasion congratulated members on the passage of the Naval Forces Bill by which the defence of the; Australian s»eas was for the first time adequately secured. Alluding to the New Hebrides he Gaid . that the well grounded apprehensions which existed concerning the action of the French had been relieved by the convention recently concluded between England and France. The prosperity oi the colony was greater than ever, and If there was some falling off m the mineral wealth of the country it was amply compensated for by the increase o( manufactures, and the solid develop** ment of agriculture. . Revenue was never more abundant, or mQie easily collected than at present. la conclu sion his Excellency referring to the coming Contennial Exhibition, said that its success, was assured owing to the* liherai support which would be accorded from all parts of the world.

SOUTH AUSTRALIAN PARLIAMENT.

Adbiaidb, Deoembw 17. The third reading of the Taxation Amendment Bill has been agreed to without discussion, and this having concluded the business of the special session, Parliament will be prorogued to-day.

GOLD IN WESTERN AUSTRALIA.

Perth, Deoember 16, Mr Parry, Surveyor, who was sent by the Government to report upon the route to the goldfields via Jilgaru Hills, has returned to this city. He states that the Ansley reefs are highly promising* the stone now being crushed proving much richer than at first found.

THE EXPELLED MISSIONARY.

Sywby, December 17, It has transpired that the Rev J. Jones was removed from Mare by ordec of the Governor of New Caledonia on Ihe ground that his actions were of such. a nature as to compromise public order and loyalty of the inhabitaufts. of the island. A similar order ios bis removal was given from Franc© two years ago* " jut was neglected ta be acted upon, rhe Rev J. Jones professes ignorance; )f any action of his leading to his expulsion, and has protested through he Governor of this colony to the British Foreign Office claiming com pensation from the French Govern ment.

THB ABHBUBTON QPAKPIAN, MONDAY, DECEMBER 19, 1887



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JRSour Btomaoh, »iek headache, and dizzinesß, Amerloan Oo.'b Hop Bitters cures with & few doses. Hoe Heating's Powder destroys both moths, fleas,: beetles, and all other insects, whilo quit* harmless to domestio animals. In extermi- nating beetles, the success of this powder 18 extraordinary. It is perfeotiy ©loan j Q appli. cation. See the articto you purohaß Heating's, as imitations are noxioni and .aj^&jsysj.* lll " 0 ' 11 "* 111 '



The best medicine known is SANDER and SONS' HUgALXPTI EXTRACT. Test its eminent powerful efjeota m coughs, oolds, uj^uenza, etc— tha relief is instantaneous. ThpUßa,ndsgivo the mast gratifying testimony. H»b Majesty the King of Italy, and medioal syndicates all ovor the globe are its patrons. Bead the official reports that accompany eaoh bottle. Mosler, M.D., Trof. Univeroity, Greifsw Id, reports :— The Eucalypti Extract proved magnificently eu,ooe.3flful m very severe oontusione, brujaea, sprains, wounds, scald, ings, broken ribs, and limbs. (" Medioal Journal," jijov., 18310 IQ diseases of the kidneys, either active congestion or suppros< eion, (urcemia) or albuminurift, dropsy, lithiasia, nothing will equal m itg jiotlon Euoalypti Extract. Doses, $to § drops* Moßler, M.D., Prof., University, QreifswaTd, reports ;— jfiip^theria. Tonsils continually cgb.prent presenting ulcers with white e*udatg. ppreel m fourteen days, Surgical Clinic of IVof. M'jotvre, College of J^yßioiaas and ptjrgetme, St. liouis— Soirrhus of Breast — ElsoißJon. Eucalypti Bxtraot employed. No pwelUng, heat, or diioolcrjition, *tatod m tourteeq d»ji,^A^



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[ Wanted. FOB SALE— A let of Empty Cases, cheap.— H. C. Seqeeo, Melford House. SANTA Olaus is coming ; large and varied Toys, and Fancy Goods, suit- able for the occasion. — H. M. Jones. 12 106 DOLLS! Dolls II DoIIb!!! m great variety, breakable and nnbreakable, Wood, Wax, China, Indlarubber, Id to 20s,— -H, M. Jones. 12 107 BOOKS suitable for presents and prizes. Photo Albums, Is to 50a ; Photo ifram.oß, 6d to 12s 6d. Best possible value m all lines.— H. M. Jones 12 108 COME And see the Is tables ! Come and eeo the 6d tables ! Come ono, come all, come early.— H. M, Jones. __12 109 T ADIES' Baga, Purses, Work Boxes, XJ Doßks, tcfap Albums, Japanese Cabinets and Brackets, Glove and Hand* kerchief Boxes — E. M. Jones. 12 110 TCTEW premises will be opened m a day i3l or two.— H. M. Jonbs. 12 111 "TTTANTED Known.— That HAYEB Vy «»d CO. have a splendid lot of Wnite Embroidery ;Robes at 14s, worth 21s. WANTED Everyone to see the ONE SHILLING box of choice Christ. ; mas and Yovr Year Cards. Envelopes in- elndad. — H. U. Saggßs, Melford House. PRINTS, Prints. —Just opened a splen- did assortment of Prints, Ginghams, Zephjrs, &c. Great variety to choose from.— H. C. Seqbeb, Melford House. ITTT ANTED Known. — That Milli- W champ's Genuine Herbal Beer is sold m all tbe principal shops m town, and orders left at Mrs E. Lublow, Baker, Wills street, will be promptly attended to. 12 79 WANTED CASH — Moir'o Oatmeal 251bs, 2s 6d ; Sperm Candles, 6d ; Ooffee and Milk, la per tin; Ooooa and Milk, Is per tin ; Vestas, fid per doz ; Cornflour, 4i per lb ; tin Fruits, la ; Crockery, Ironmongery, eto. — At Jams* McGregor's, Tanored Street, opposite Arcade. WANTED Known— To the" Ladies of Aahburkon und enrroundlng $ districts, thtt *n experienced monthly Nurse is desirous of engagement. Good references can be given. Address — Mius I Bill, Peter Street, Ashburton. 11 18 WANTED Known. -For Sale, Blue Gum, Stringy Bark, Peppermint Gum, Bed Gum, and Silver Wattle Tree Soeds, locally grown, and caved this Season; also "Turnip Seeds, just arrivod, ex s.b. Bimutaka.— J. Sealt and Co., Seedsmen, Eaet Street. llfGl WANTED KNOWN .- Oleographs Scenery, and "Catholic Subjects Catholio Cards, good variety iv Scraps Novelties m Penwipers, Crewel Woola and Silks, Knitting Cotton, Colored Crotchet Cotton, Transfers, Tinsel Balls, &c. f &c M at Mbs Manhibe's Fanoy Repository, ) Saunders' Building*? "\T7"ANTED Known— Wells sunk, with VY pump and pipe found and fixed, from £2 10s upwards. All kinds of pumps, Ranges and honae-smlth work fixed or repaired. Chimneys swept and j ranger cleaned, 3i. Registers Is 6d each. AH orders punctually attended to. Note f addrosn, H. Dudley, Moore street, Ash* burton. n 22 i



VICTORIA_ HOUSE. DIMANT AND 00E HAVE extremejrratification m announcing their Third Annual Distribution of Beautiful, Useful, Rare and Valuable Works of Art, which comprise,— GLASB SUGAR BASINS, COLORED, PLAIN, AND ENGRAVED WATER JUCJB, BDTTER DIBHBS, <&c, &c, to Cash Purchasers of Parcels to the Tain* of 3Qa,4oa, and upwards. COUPONS ABE NOW BEING ISSUED. GIFTS ARE EXHIBITED IN WINDOWS. DIM ANT &OOE. General Drapers and Clothiers, EAST AND TANCRED STREETS. 12 22 ALBERT EGBERTS has for sale,— Clovers, — RED, WHITE, COWGRASS, ALSYKE, and TREFOIL. RYEGRASS, COCKSFOOT, and RAPE, Golden Tares, Cape Barley, BEED, FEAB, SEED OATb (various kinds), CRASHED BEANS PLOUGH SHABEB COOPER'S SHEEP DIP, Acknowledged to be THE BEST IN THE MARKET; XMAS. XMAS. XMAS. WE HAVE MADE 'EXTENSIVE PURCHASES FOR THIS XMAS TRADE. 100 pairs Kaiapoi Tweed Trousers, from lOs 6d 47 Colonial and Ashburton Tweed Suits from 38s 6d One Case Stockman's Co]. Moles 5s 11 And are giving* Grand Value m Hats, Shirts, Flannels, Drawers, Boots, &c, MirCHELL~&T TURNER. "PICKFORD AND UNDRILL TpUBNITURE WAREHOUSE, OABINETMAKEBB AND UNDERTAKERS |j TANCBED STREET, Opposite Union Bank. NEW GOODS. —Chairs of all kinds, Toilet Wore, Pier and Toilet Glaßße* Mattresses and Falliases, Couches, Cheap Perambulators Furniture to ant Design Madb to Okdbb, Hating procured a very Buperior HEARSE and MOURNING COACH, Plumes and complete fittings, they are now prepared to undertake FUNERALB IN TOWN OR COUNTRY With Despatch and Economy, combined with reasonable charges. STILL AHEAD OF ALL OTHEKS,' AND THIS IS ENDOKSED BY THE BUYING PUBLIC. SALES FOR 1886, 45,587 MACHINES, Tf 1018 record stands nnpavaiied. It Is^lald before the public as. the best evldeui* X of the merit of the WALTER A. WOOD BINDERS and BEAPEKS. This exhibit of Fales showing at once their volume and their marvellous growth, has always had, and toast contlnne to have, sn SrmUtablo Influence npon the judgment of the farmer m determining what make of machine St Is practically and economleally his Interest to own The best possible test of the merit of machinery Is wnparlaon. This Is the test npon whteh we are satisfied to rest the claims cf the WALTER A. WOOD HAR- VESTING MACHINES, Eaoh year's addition to the record of salts contributes to th» Talae of the test. It will be loen that mora than 45,000 marine* h%rn been plaosd In the hands of the farmers daring laat season, and it Is everywhere known that these farmers nnite In tbe verdict that the harvesters, Wndors, mowers and reapers that do the best work In tha grain field and bay field, that are most readily nnderstood and operated by the driver, that are most easily drawn by the taam, snd .that last the longest, are ihoie that bear the name of ' WALTER A* WOOD. ntmt wnleb|tli«w ttichloes haro long mad* familiar io all dvMisd'parti rf the world. DURABILITY OF THE WOOD MAOHINEB] Saleslof. repairs leas than for any other Maohlnes. It Is a faot'sttested by igents who sell them, and ? by farmers who ose them, thai Wood's Machines requires far Irss repairs than any other machlnesiln nee N< other harvesting machines are as dnrable and free from breakages, F. FEKKIMAtf, Ashburton, Agent. _ AGAIN YICTORIQUS I jIUB Latest Honors-first prln-Gold" Medal and 500 francs awarded to the JT *«r>• V u°ir ßl^ eP| *'!? r / ree da y a G °yernment trial, at Melna, In jftaoce. McOormlck Wood-frame 2nd, Hornaby 3rd. ' The "Ooltivator and Country Gentleman" rays r~" The trial at Melon wssa pnnd aaccets. It was attended by the French Osbinet Minister of Agrlonltura "d b .? 'P*' l ™" ll Director, as well as rra D y otlet French Goveroment officials' hi n«He-re, Inrpector-General of igrlculture, having personal dlrtcilon." Tha result has U™ published In the leading American dailies swt-wesf-