THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN.

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DIARY

Moonlight Evenings.

The Moon at 3 days old shines till about 8 o'olook. The Meon at 6 days old shines till about half-past 10 o'olook. The Moon at 8 days old shines till nearly 2 o'olcdk m the morning. The Moon at 12 days' old chines froM sundown till about 4 m the morning. The Moon at 15 days eld is fall, aad shines til night. The Moon at 18 days old rises about 9 p.m. and shines till morning, The Moon at 21 days eld rises abent 11 p.m. and shines till morning. The Moen at 24 days old rises about 2 a.m. aad shiaes til morning. The Moen at 27 dayß eld rises about 4 a.m. aid shines till sunrise.

The Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 1887 THE MIDLAND RAILWAY.

From the constitution of the Select Committee appointed "to con sider the amendments to the contract and to report their opinion as to whether all or any of them should be adopted," it might seem, at first sight, that the Midland Railway has entered upon troubled waters. On this Com mittee we find three North Island members, two of whom are hostile to the scheme. Sir George Grey, it is well known, is opposed to parting with " the heritage of the people" for any purpose other than its sole use and beneficial occupation, by the people themselves. Captain Russell is one of those fortunate individuals who has become wealthy through the ex penditure on Public Works m the shape of railways, having enormously enhanced the value of his large properties, and who is one of the class who are selfishly adverse to euch good fortune accruing to others. The other North Island member of the Committee is Majjor Atkinson who has spoken strongly m favor of the main concessions asked for being con ceded. The members representing the three provincial districts most directly interested m the construction of the line •—Canterbury, Nelson and Westland— number five, namely, Sir J. Yogel, Sir John Hall, Messrs. E. Richardson. Levestara, and Seddon. All thesis may be safely relied upon to endorse the Premier's views. The remaining five members are all Otago representa tives, and it goes without asking that they will ally themselves with Sir George Grey and Captain Russell, but for widely different reasons. It has ever been the aim of the great majority of Otago members m the House to throw every possible obstacle m the way of con structing an East and West Coast Rail way. The reason of this obstructive policy on their part is .not far to seek. Otago wishes to have her Central Rail way completed before an East and West Goaat line is* commenced, so tb.aj; the traffic may be secured for Uunedin or the Bluff. " Each one for himself " 15 * Blroug cpjypja} feeling by no m.eaO3 v.

unknown or uncommon m the southern portion of the Middle Island. Thus, we have six of the thirteen members of the Seiect Committee who will undoub tedly be m favor of all fair rea onable and legitimate concessions being granted to the Midland Railway Company to enable them to carry out the contracts. The other seven we may rest assured will do their utmost to bring the under taking %o grief. If the fate of the Government proposals depended on the report of the Select Committee the fate of the railway would appear to be sealed and a serious blow would be dealt to I the best interests of the colony, not only m- regard to its progress and advance meet, but also m regard to its credit— a most important consideration just at the present time. But the friends of the railway may take heart of grace. It has been an nounced that the Government do not consider themselves as tied by the report, but will be ready to give effect to the wishes of the House. We think there is a far greater probability of the Government proposals being assented to by the House than by the Select Committee. '

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

We are informed . the oontraot for the erection of new rifle butta is being rapidly pro ceeded witb, and it is expeoted they will bo finished m a week hence. A daylight inspection parade of the Ash* barton Volunteers was held yesterday morn ing at 10.30 a.m. m the ground adjoining the Drillshed. Major Douglas was inspecting offioer. Capt. and Adjutant Fooks was also present. The Rifles numbered 48 (Captain Dolman), 48 Guards (Captain Sparrow), and Cadets 30. under Sergeant-Major Hayes. The Ashburton Volunteer Band, under Bandmaster Hosken, was also present and discoursed sweet musio during the parade. Major Douglas exercised the corps m battalion drill for about an hour, and a great improvement was noticeable towards the end of the drill. Before dismissing, Major Douglas addreßßed ] the m«n and expressed himself fairly pleased ; with the drill. He specially mentioned the '• Cadets, and paid a high tribute to their ' instructor, Sergeant-Major Hayes. ' We have been asked to remind our Tern* peranoe readers that those total abstainers ■ who wish to transfer their polioies from the . Ordinary Branch of the Government Insar anoe Department to the Temperanoe Section thereof, must arrange matters with the Post i master so that their applications may reaoh Wellington before the end of the current year, after whioh time no tuoh transfer can be affected. It is very, strange, remarks the " Rangitikei Advooate," what an effeot good luok has opon some people. An old man m Auckland the other day had a legaoy of £150 left him. He got a small sum on aooount, and then went m for a big drink, with the result that he got run m. Another man, a ooal oarter m Napier, got £100,000 left him, and the next . day after receiving the good news ho went ( about his avocation as usual ; and the , curious epeotaole was observed of a man worth that large sum delivering Backs of ooal witb | as much energy as though his daily crust , depended on his agility. The "London Gazette" announces that ' the Queen's Jubilee presents will b« on view to the public at the State apartments at St. Jainea' Palace, for three months from the 112 th Septocabor. v An explosion of natural gas, whioh had leaked from pipes and mixed with the atmos. phere, took place lately at Ohio. The result was a fire, whioh burnt down a ohuroh and a . large number of new buildings. The oause of ignition was the lantern of a watohman, who narrowly escaped death. The use of natural gas as an illuminant and fuel is attended by considerable danger, because being inodorous, it may leak without anyone noiioing the fact until a disaster occurs. \ A sign of the times, and a very unpleasant one, is to be found m the faot that the South. land County Council has found it necessary , to advertise for lease or sale nearly one hundred properties m the district, the rates 1 on whioh have not been paid. Judgments for the amounts due have been taken m tho B.M. Court from time to time. The seotions range m area from one rood up to 697 aores. The ■ sale of the leases, or failing bids for them, of the absolute freeholds, will take place on Monday, 21st Nov.— •• Southland News." According |to the " New Zealand Herald »» the mystery of the Waikato saurian monster, which developed from an animal of the alligator speoies to one having the head of a tiger has been cleared up. The Gastleton. boys after all were not drawing much on their imagination. The following was received from Raglan by telegraph and published by the " Waikato Times " :— « The oapture of the Hamilton saurian monster off the south head of Raglan Harbor was effected this (Friday) afternoon by a Kopua Native named Rawini, who put two bullets through itß head. It measured 12 feet long with|a girth of 6 feet, having two large sorewlike propellers m its tail. On being brought to the wharf it was found to have a head like a leopard, two rows of formidable teeth, 12 m a row. Its skin, resembling grey silver cloth, was taken off carefully with the legs and head. On opening it two pouohes were found full of birds and feathers. It has been purchased with a view of having it stuffed and exhibited." Evidently someont baa been hoaxing the papers m Auckland, One of the sensations of the day m Berlin is a ohimney.sweep, whq was overheard sing, ing while pursuing his sooty oalh'ng by a member of the Fhilbarmonio orohestra. He was bo enohanted by the exquisite sweetness of the sweep's voioe that he sought him out, took •him next day to the direotor of the society, who immediately arranged for the musical eduoa'ion of the sable prodigy, who has suddenly become famous. There was a time (observes the "Bruce Herald,") when the study of ebortband by young men wae very popular, but it has fallen very muoh into desuetude lately. After what we are about to cay we eipeot that every young man m tho County of Bruoe will immediately set to work moat diligently to master ihe accomplishment. Tho Hon. George Fisher is member for Wellington East, and Minister for Education. At a banquet given to him the other day, he said that be owed his rapid rise from a situation m the Government Printing Oflioe to his present [ exalted position to learning sb,Qrshand by tb* Ipviag assistance of his wife. Napoleon the Great used to say that avery soldier m France carried a marshal's baton m h«*B knapsaok, and we may say m New Zealand that every student of shorthand carries a ministers portfolio somewhere about his olothes. Heating's Powder destroys bothmotbs, fleas beetles, and all other inaeots, while quite harmless to domestic animals. In exttnnj. nating beetl the success of this powder is extraordinary, tis perfectly olean m appli cation. See the article' ou purchase is Keating s, as imitations are noxious and gold m « B 9, Od, lp, md jj qa leicli1 eicli by * cheuist »-»•««« °q

PARLIAMENTARY.

HOUSE OF KlflP *cJ»ENTATIVES. Wednesday, November 9. The House met at 230p m. - QUESTIONS. Mr Moss askaJ the Colonial Treasurer if he will inform the Hoaee whether amongst the various largo sums whioh ha propoaed to carry m globo as redaotiona m the publio expenditure, there are in oluded any reduction la wages at present paid to skilled and unskilled workmen employed m the publio eerrioe ; if no, will he inform the Honae of the extent and character of saoh proposed redactions, as an initiative m that direction on the part of the Government must gravely affect the position of large inauaetr of oar people de pendent on manual labor throughout the oolony. Major Atkinson said the Government had no Intention of making the redac tions spoken of by the hon member. Mr Seddon aoked the Minister of Edaoatlon if ho will take into oonsldera* tion the exceptional difficulties under whioh Ednoatlon Boards In mining dis tricts labor, and on that account will he exempt schools m mining districts from the proposal to reduce the capitation allowance and raising of the school age to six yearß. Mr Fisher said he would take the matter into oonslderatloD. Mr Tones asked the Premier if he will favorably consider the position of fire brigades throughout the oolony by re taining on the estimates the annual grant usaally see aside for them. Major Atkinson said a sqm would be pnt on the estimates for that purpose this year; Mr O'Oallagban BBked the Government whether they consider it necessary, m view of the facilities afforded by the Union Company's steamer, to send tbe Qinemoa to Auckland and convey mem bers and their relatives to and from Wel lington. Me Fisher said the Government did not think it necessary to do bo. Mr Yrtlentlne asked the Postmaster- General whether he will take steps to extend the penny postal eystem beyond its present liml's, either by creating country penny postal districts or extend log it generally throughout the colony. Major Atkinson said he wonld take the matter into consideration, but he feared he would be unable to grant the conces sion. GOLDFIELD DISCOVERIES. Mr Peaoock moved—' 1 That the House will on 16th November resolve itself into Committee to consider an Address to th» Governor, requesting his Excellency to reoommend an appropriation for tht ootrent year 1887-88 of £5000, as a reward for tbe discovery of a new gold* field m the Middle Island on tho followlug conditions : — (1) That a discovery rauat be not less tban forty milos from any existing goldfield or any existing workings, (2) Suoh regard not to be paid unloss 50,000 ounces of gold have been produced from the new field within three years from date of Its being announced. (3) Any discovery made upon Native land without the oonßent of Native owners, and the permission of tho Native Minister, or some authorised person on bis behalf, shall have no olaim to tbe reward." He laid nothing would be more calculated to lift the oolony out of its present depres sion than a payable goldfield, and he hoped the. House would agree to the motion *he had moved. Agreed on the voices. PROPOSED DUTY ON GOAL, Mr B. Beevea (Inimyahaa) moved — " That m the opinion of this House, It la desirable and neoesßary that an Import duty of not leas than 2s 6J per ton be Imposed on all ooal Imported into the oolony from other countries." He spoke strongly In favor of the motion, and held that its adoption by the House would be an immense benefit to the Weßl Coast, whilst it would not harm anybody. The only people who are benefited at the present were the Union Shipping Com pany. Mr Feldwlok supported the motion, and •aid it was only a matter of time when good payable coal would be found on the east coaßt of the South Island, as well as the West Coast. Mr Ward opposed the motion, as being calculated to bring the qaeßtlon of pro tection into discredit. ! Mr Taylor also opposed it, and hoped the motion would be withdrawn. Mr Mills would not have spoken on the motion were it not that he had been directly challenged by the member for Inangahua. He combated the hon. gentleman's Btatoment that the Union Company benefited no largely by the ooal mines. If the motion were carried it would have the oppoeite effect to that intended by tbe mover ; it would drlva all ■ailing vessels out of the trade aud put a monopoly In the hands of the Company. He held that the motion, if adopted by the House, would cause the farmers of tbe en an try to be eertoualy handicapped. Dr Fitchett, Mr Seddou and Mr O'Oonor supported the motion. Mr Fisher said this put the question of protection In its most objectionable light, aa while seeking to benefit one industry It caused injury to many people. He suggested the adjournment of the debate, Mr Joyoe moved that the debate be adjourned for a fortnight, whioh was agreed to. RAILWAY LINEMEN. Mr Hutchison moved— •• That, In the opinion of this House, it 2a desirable that the forty-eight hours 1 weekly task of linemen on Government railways be so arranged aa to terminate at noon on Saturdays, Bubjaot to such conditions as may be necessary for the public safety." Mr Mltohelson said he oould not accept the motion, as it was inconvenient to grant Saturday afternoon to linemen. He hoped the motion to wonld withdrawn. Messrs Valentine, Fish and Seddon supported the motion. Mtjor Atkinson hoped after the state ment by his colleague, the Minister for Pabllo Works, the House would not think it desirable to pass any hard and fast motion iv the mitter. He thought the member for Waltotara would have attained* hta objeot by drawing attention o It. The motion was withdrawn, j iHB CHINESE «jrjESTION. | Mr Turubul), for Mr BaHance, moved [the second 1 reading of the Muniop^l Oor- I porations Act Amendment Bill, providing that Borough Councils may pass by-laws to prevent the Chinese from trading m »ny borough unless licensed. Major A'kinaon sntgaßtad that the debate be adjourned till the member for Wanganat was present. Agreed to. The fioueie rose at 4 55 p.m.

EVENING SITTING.

The House resumed at 7 30. JINANCUL DEBATE. The debate ou the FmWowal Statement was resumed by Pc Newman, who gener ally supported the proposals, bot differed from aome of the details. He supported the abolition of the Native Department. Mr Reeves (St. Albatio) condemned the Government proposals, and the absence of anything Id them that would relieve the present depression. Mr MoKenzle approved of the Badget as calculated to meet the requirements of the oouutry. He objeoted to borrowing anleaß a necessity eiiuted for It. Dr Hodgkinßon spoke to a similar effeot. Mr Taylor thought the proposals would largoly inoreaso the deOoit. Mr Fish moved the adjournment of the (Jebate till nejt <Jay ,— Agreed to. Tb9 H/kjhq w »U1,35 P.Qi,

IRISH AFFAIRS

[hEUTER's TEiKGR* MI— COPY WRIGHT j London, November. .B^. Mr O'Brien, on the recommendation of the medical officer, has been re moved to the prison infirmary. A terrible outrage is reported from County Kerry. A party of Moon lighters called upon a farmer named Kirby, residing near Tralee, and stjol I him dead m the presence of his family,

SHEARERS DISPUTE

TERRORISM IN VICTORIA.

[RBUTJER'ai TELEGRAMS— OOFYKiaHT.] Melboubne, November 9. The dispute between the squatters and the Shearers' Union m the Warr nambool district has assumed serious proportions. A state of terrorism pre vails at Caramutt, where a party of 120 men are encamped within the township. The men are behaving m an orderly manner, but great uneasiness exists. Scouts are posted at all entrances to the various shearing grounds m the vicinity, m order to prevent others than Unionists from proceeding to the sheds. Several squatters are reported to have yielded to the demands of the Union.

THE HOLIDAY.

Auckland, November 9; To-day was observed as a general holiday, and the olty bore a deaertec appearance* Besides the races at Ellerslie, a large number of water excursions and pionios were organised, and eteameri osrried large numbers to various pointi out of town. Wbilington, November 9. Ihe weather tola morning was threaten- Ins?, bat towards noon cleared np and remained beautifully fine for all excursions The day was observed as a general holiday, •nd, with one or two except ions, all business houses m the town **era oloded. Dunedin, November 9. The weather wog on the whole g od foi ' tbe holiday. A few showers fell, and the wind was* rather cold, but this did noi , prevent, pic-ni.-s and excursions taking [ place, and the town was almost deserted. . The Amateur Athletic Olnb eports were only fairly patronised. The times made were not very brilliant.

TELEGRAPHIC NEWS.

BRITISH AND FOREIGN.

[BBUTai'S TELEOBAMS— COPYRIGHT;]

POSTAL SUBSIDY.

London. November 8. Arrangements have been concluded between the Treasury and the Govern ments of Victoria, New South Wales, and South Australia, whereby England pays as her proportion of the postal subsidy, the colonies contributing

THE LONDON UNEMPLOYED.

A proclamation has been issued by Sir Charles Warren, Chief Commiss ioner of Police, with the approval of Mr Matthews, the Home ' Secretary, forbidding the holding of meetings m Trafalgar square.

COLONIAL CONFERENCE.

c^anon Dalton lectured upon the Colonial Conference at the Colonial Institute last night. During the dis cussion which followed the lecture, Mr James Service mentioned that the Canadian Government had undertaken , the survey of the route for the cable to , Australia, asking from the Australian colonies only a small subsidy.

(Received November 10, 1.20 p m.) LORD MAYOR'S SHOW. London, November 9. 1 The customary procession through the streets of the city on the occasion of the swearing m of the new Lord Mayor took place to-day, and passed off m a quiet and orderly manner. Heavy rain fell incessantly the whole day, and the usual crowd of sight seers | consequently were not so large as on previous occasions.

THE CZAR.

; Copenhagen, November 8. ; The Czar leaves for Berlin on the last inst.

THE ITALIANS AT MASSOWAH.

[ Suakim, November 8. : The staff appointed to conduct the operations of the Italian forces have arrived at Massawah.

AUSTRALIAN.

I [BHUTEB'S TELEGRAMS— GOPYBIGHT.]

THE HOLIDAY IN SYDNEY.

i # Sydney, November 9. The rain which set m yesterday still continues, and considerably marred the holiday arrangements.

ANOTHER CENTENARY CELE BRATION.

The Roman Catholics of New South Wales intend to hold a special celebra tion of the centenary of the colony, and invitations have been issued to all the prelates of that denomination m the various colonies.

VICTORIAN PARLIAMENT.

Melbourne, .November 9. In the Legislative Assembly yester day, the Government announced their intention to abandon the most vital clauses m the licensing Bills now before the House,

THE SMALLPOX OUTBREAK.

No fresh cases of smallpox are re* ported from Tasmania, but quarantine is still strictly enforced upon vessels arriving from that colony.

CORRESPONDENCE.

We do not hold ourselves responsible for tL£ opinions expressed by our c<grespondtnt6*

THE PROPERTY TAX.

TO IKS EDITOR. Sra, — I am m receipt of an imperioui ' demand from the Hampgtead Town i Board} to pay the sum of sevenpenca : within eight days from the date of the , demand. The document farther atateg the amount is to be paid m one sum, - please remark— (not m the considerate way the property tax is collected, m two half-yearly instalments) at Ashburton. Now Ashburton, m the abstract, it a pretty wide designation. Is it intended to mean the County or Borough ? For argument ■ake, I will aesume the Borough is meant. Bat what is to be done when we arrire at the Borough? Where are we to goto i pay this heavy rate J Fortunately I knew • the genial Olerk'a office, and went there , naturally concluding ray trouble would be at an end. But I confess I wa« rather , taken aback to meet with a refusal. I suggested— Was the amount too •mall ? But no, it was not that I was informed with some dignity that the Clerk was i. without instruction! to reoeire tatei. This ; is ponderous. lam quite flattened out. : With permwion, I will take a baok eeafc. [ and gire someone else a show. , I am, etc,, - ffAMPSTEAPi

TO-DAY'S TELEGRAMS.

veatn of an Old Settler. 1 Tatjbakga, .November 10; i Michael Downey, one of tha oldest I settlers, died this moaning, aged 61. Ho i was an officer In the 65th Light Infantry, ■ and took part In the tamous engagement! here at GUte Pah and Te fUngl. Earthquake. ■ Wminwrow, Nortmbtil©, 1 A sharp shoot of earthquake was felt * at two miuntes past 2 this morning* | Doom and windows rattled violently, Death of a Maori Chief. The Hun Wt Taka NgaUta dl«d on Tnevday night at th* age of 87. He had been ailing for oome timu He wu t> : -well-known chief of the Ngatf at* ti lbe, f and was tha oldest surviving member of 1 the tcibo. ; Insurance Oaso. : ; ; At the Supreme Cmrt m the citfo of 3 the National Ininranoa Company t ' the Australian Mercantile Union Insurance Company, jodgmont was glren for £500. The claim was for £600, amount of re-losarance taten by the latter oompany on Johnston's building, partially destroyed by the disastrous fire here In February. A Drunken Quarrel. A man named ISaward .Roberts has been arreßted oharged with maliciously wound log Wm, Clements, A dispute aros* • over a "drngk" last night, when the former drew a knife and stabbed Clements m tha v arm and thigh, though not t seriously. The accused was remanded % 1 Racine Accident : ' DuwuDipf, JMovtmbflf 10; ; A jockey named Maokay riding In a hack race was hearlly thrown and taken to the hospital nnoonsolous, and ils now reported to be dying. ;

ASHBURTON SCHOOL COMMITTEE

The ordinary monthly mettlng of the Aahburton Sohool Committee was held on Tueaday evening. .Preaent: Messrs J. O. Duncan (Chairman), Craighead, Eliton, Dlmanfc, Sllcook. BOAED OF BDUCATION, were read from Mesart E t G. Wright, F. W, Haßlamland 0. P. Hdbert, candidates for the vacant teat on the Board of Education, Betting forth their views and asking for the Committee'e support.— The Committee deoidod to elye their vote In favor of Mr E. G. Wilght IRRKGDIiiB ATTENDANCE. It was decided to send the names of ten or twelve of the children who are irregular m their attendance to the police, NSW BOOJW. In regard to the matter of procuring • aefc of reading booka, the Chairman laid that he had interviewed the maater. The latter stated that he had none of the old fleriea la hand, and as m any case ihty children would shortly require to b» provided with new booki, It would be more advantageoua if the new Beriea wer» obtained. The maater was acoordinglr authoriaed to pcooure the booka lecom* m nded by him In hia report submitted at laat meeting. HOLIDAYS, Mr Siloook moved, In parauaoc* of notioe given, " That m future the lohoo! be not olosed on race days." Seconded by Mr Dimant. Mr Elaon moved, aa a further amend ment, that the matter ctaud over till the annual meeting, to be deoidod by the honaeholdera. ■ The amendtttent waa sot e«oond«d. n& the motion was oarried. _. PUMP. It was deoldedto put the foroe pump tt the school door m order at one. SBIATS. It was resolved, on the motion o! Mf that a Committee eoniiatlnt of the Chairman, Mr Dimant and the morer, ba appointed to oantlder how fund* mtv be raised to give the ohildren an annual treat « MISOELLANBOUa. A visiting Contmittee for the tnialos month was appointed. Accounts were passad for payment rod tne Committee adjourned.

MOUNT SOMERS ROAD BOARD.

The usual monthly meeting of the abora Board was held at their offio© last Monday. J? 9 f mt c & °J ft 8 lMfc mMtin ff ware read and confirmed. The Overseer's report was read and considered^ *opuiu O n^°ll ed *° giv ! Mr Geor &« M <*«> **» sum of three pounds to constract aa open orossing near his homeßtead. * . Resolved to call tendera fer now outtmc OMC0» -tav G»BRESPONDJ?NCE, nff, tho OoQ nty Council, asking tb« Board to recommend the names of two persons to act as Trustees on tha Mount Somers Cemetery Board—Resolved to reoomcnend Meisn W. Sdaoa and 1? B? Jreaone, From the «tme, oferlng one shHline per 100 for .mall blroV t^ge. Jßeiol"ed to snppiement the grant with i?furth« «m o one ehUling no collection of egj[ to contain starling* 1 eggs. * From the i nme, r« damage dona to. Booth's cutting bj -tormwatef et^that tae matter it held over foe ec*»Ma?»HA.r P-odl-g Mr W.IW. .b..^ra££ From Mr I. S. Johnnton, .pplylog lor BrW c Dear Ta y lor>B Sfcreai n TBSDBKB. Tenders wera opened far formlag and* •hingUng on the Cemetery Road, aad that of Mr Jaokman waajaocepted at £35 --9s. The pay-sheet, amounting to £34 lit wu passed .^ P»yment|aad the Boar&

JHg ABHBtTRTON GUARDIAN, THDKSDAT, NOVEMBER 10, 1887;



Moon'i nun tsan Moon Moon ago «t . Rises. Sots. Rices. Sets, noonday p.m. a.m. 5 Saturday ... 4.41 f1.47 10.38 7.31 19 6 Sunday .. 4.40 6.48 11.99 8.18 20 7 Monday .. 4.39 6.40 «> * 9.11 21 ajil. 10.11 8 Tuesday .. 4.38 6.50 0.15 11,16 23 9 Wednesday.. 4.37 6.62 0.57 p.m. 23 10 Thursday .. 4. 6 6.63 1.36 OJJ £4 11 Friday.. .. 4.85 j 654 2.10 1.34 25



The best medioine known is Sander and Sona 1 Euoalyp i Extraot. Teat ita eminent powerful eff eots m ooughs, oolds, influenza, dra — the relief is instantaneous. Thoußanda give the moat gratifying testimony. BXh M*jeity the King of I aly and medical syndicates all over the globa are its patrons. Read the offioial reportß that aocompany eaoh bottle. We have n,o ocoasion to offer rewards m proof of the genuineness of oar references. The offiojal repqrts of medioal olinioi and nnJYeraitiea, the offloial oommnnioation of the Conaul-General for Italy at Melbourne ,• tha diploma awarded International Exhibi. tion, Amsterdam— all of these are authentio documents, and, as emoh, not open to doubt We add here epitome of one of the varfaqs oases treated at the olinio of Sohutta, M.D Professor, eto. :— "0.8., 2i years old; oon. gestional absoesa oq the; high. Incisions made m two places. Although Liatcr'g dressing was applied, the secretion became, two days after, very copious, and had adopted a fcetid, decomposed oharaoter. The tem- perature rose enormously. In oonsegueaoa the dressing was removed, and. m. its place were made during the daytime repeated irrigations with Jiuqalypti Extract. Th» o|fenojve faster disappeared very Boon, the fever abated within a fevr dajs, and the- pa«ea,t rgoovered ait«r the lapse of BeTeral tree Vs. In this instance we x&u&b not Icge Bight of the faot that the latter treatment



Wanted ' MR LEGGATFS Tender is aootuted far Mr G Ohuroh'a homo. 11 63 ITTANTED aa experienced General W Servant. Apply Mk«G. Jameson, Tancred street, Ashburton 11 48 WANTtfD Known. —Just arrived, Three Caeeß of American Peram- bulators. To be aold cheap. — Piokford and Undrill, Cabinetmakers, Tancred treet, 11 39 WANTED Everyone to see the ONE SHILLING box of choice Christ- mas and Yew Year Cards. Envelopes in- cluded. — H. U. Seqeßß, Melford House. FOR SALE— A let of Empty Cases, cheap.— H. C. Segebs, Melford House. P BINTS, Prints.— Just opened a splen- did assortment of Prints, Ginghams, Zephjrs, &c. Great variety to choose from.— H. C. Segers, Melford House. TS7 ANTED known that HAVES & CO, "™ have Large Stocks on hand.: Fo) farther particulars see new advertisemon m this issue. WANTED CASH — Moir'a Oatmeal 251b5,2s 9d ; Sperm Candles, 5d ; Coffee and Milk, la per tin; Coco* and Milk, la per tin ; Vestas, 5d per doz ; Cornflour, 4i per 1b ; tin Fruits, Is ,• Crockery, Ironmongery, etc. — At Jambs MoGbegob's, Tancred Street, opposite Arcade. ! WANTED KNOWN — Oleographs Scenery, and Catholic Subjects Catholic Cards, good variety m Scraps Novelties m Penwipers, Crewel Wools and Silks, Knitting Cotton, Colored Crotchet Cotton, Transfers, Tinsel Balls, Ac, &c, at MBB Manhibe's Fancy Repository, Saundsrs' Buildings. WANTED Known.— For Sale, Blue Gum, Btringy Bark, Peppermint Gum, Bed Gum, and Silver Wattle Tree Seeds, locally grown, and saved this Beason ; also Turnip Seeds, just arrived, ex s.B. Bimutaka. —J. Scaly and Co., Seedsmen, Eaet Street. llf 61 ANTED Known— To the Ladies of Aihbnrton tnd anrronndlng districts, that an experienced monthly Nurse Is desirous of engagement. Good references oan be given. Addresi— Mrs Hill, Peter Street, Aahbnrton 11 18 "TTTANTED Known— Wells sunk, with W pump and pipe found and fixed, from £2 10s upwards. All kinds of pumps, Ranges and home-smith work fixed or repaired. Chimneys swept and ] ranger oleaned, 33. Registers Is 6d each. All orders punctually attended to. Note Address, H, Dudley, Moore street, Ash- button* 11 22



* MITCHELL & TURNER, rpjHß old established Drapers, Clothiera, and Oatfitters»..<rf Fowler's Buildings, ; JL Tanored 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 m Ashburton. OLOTHI3STGK CLOTHING. COME AND BEE OUR Kaiapoi and Ashburton Suits, from 47b 6d ; 100 pairs Kaiapoi Trousers from 10s 6d ; 1 case Colored Moles at 5s lid. Boots all sorts and Bizes. Bats, immense stock, Tweeds, Felt and Straw. Shirtß, Underclothing, Ac, &o. m Every Variety and all prices. Carpets, Linoleums, Oilcloths, and Furnish- ings. HOW IS THE TIME TO PURCHASE, BEFORE SHOW DAT, Mitchell and Turner, 0 152 TANCRED STREET PICKFORD AND TODKELL T^URNITURE WABEHOUSE, CABINETMAKERS AND UNDERTAKERS, C TANCRED STREET, Opposite Union Bank. NEW GOODS.— Chairs of all kinds, Toilet Ware, Pior and Toilet Glasses, Mattresses and Palliases, Couches, Che&p Perambulators FUBNITURB TO ANY DESIGN MADE TO ORDER. Having procured a very superior HEARSE and MOURNING COACH, with Plumes and complete fittingg, 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 HOKNSBY 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 HORNS BY Hou > s The Three Largest Prizes ever offered m the World 1 And an unequalled record ol Colonial Honors. R. HOBNSBY & SONS, LIMITED, constructed their first Sheaf Binder m 1876, and have gone on eteadily improving them, profitiDg by every year's experience, and by the failure of other Machines, until they have now no hesitation m recommending their Binder as the most practical and perfect Machine m the market. GEORGE JAMESON, AGENT, ASHBURTON. STFarmera are] invited to iDspect carefully the Machine for the Coining Seaeou, >i the Show Grounds, Christchurch. ANGLO- AMERICAN^ SEED DRILLS. FARWEBB wieMns? for the above MACHINES for use NEXT SEASON will oblige by forwarding particulars of their OBDEBS before 30th November next, at only a limited number will be imported. A good supply of FITTINGS and EXTRAS always kept m stock, GEO. JAMESON, WEST STEEET. Sole Agent for Ashburton District. STILL AHEAD OF ALL OTHEKS, AND THIS IS EMDOESED BY THE BUYING PUBLIC. SALES FOR 1886, 45,557 MACHINES. THIs record stands unparalled. It ia laid before the public as the best evidence of the merit of the WALTER A. WOOD BINDERS and REAPERS. This exhibit of Salea showing at once their volume and their marvollona growth, has always had, and must continue to have, sn irreiistable Influence upon the judgment of the farmer In determining what make of machine it la practically and economically bis Interest to own. The beet possible test of the merit of machinery ls'rpjaparlaon., This !■ the test upon whloh we are satisfied to rest the claims of the WALTER A. WOOD HAR- VESTING MACHINES. Eaoh 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 aeaaon, and it 1b everywhere known that these farmers unite In the verdlot that the harvesters, binders, mowers and reapers that do tbe best work In the grain field and hay field, that are most reidlly understood and operated by tbe driver, that are moat easily drawn by the ream, »nd tbat last the longest, are those that bear the name of , ' WALTER A. WOOD, • name which theie machines have long made familiar m all olvlllaed parts of the world, DUBABILITY OF THE WOOD MACHINES} Sales of repairs less than for any other Machines. It Is a faofattested by agents who sell them, and by farmers who use them, that Wood's Machines requires far Irss repairs than any other maohlneo In use. No other harvesting machines are as durable and free from breakages F. FERBIMAN, Ashburfcon, Agent. AGAIN VICTORIOUS!! fTIJSE Latest Honors — first prize— Go!d Medal and 600 francs awarded to the -*- Walter A. Wood Binder, after a three days' Government trial, at Melun, la France. MoOormlck Wood-frame 2nd, Hornsby 3rd. The " Cultivator and Country Gentleman " tays :— " The trial at Melun was a grand success. It was attended by the French Cabinet Minister of Agriculture, and tbe Department Director, as well as crany other French Government ofiiolali. M, Vasalllere, Inepector-General of Agriculture, having personal direction." Tbe result bai been published m the leading Amerloan dailies— east— west north and south— -In tbe following cable despatch, whioh was dipped from the 11 New York Tribune," of 11th August, 1887 :— " A Government Harvester and i Binder Contest was held near Melun, July 2Q, 30, 31, the mo&i important European ! contest since 1885. The WALTER A. WOOD Maohlnp received first prize— gold i medal and 500 francs. WcCormlok Wood-frame, second ; Hor'nsby, third. MgOprmiok SteeMtame Mighjue, and Johnston's, andjAokboret'e Machines ftlap competed In he jfaW . ' _ _ _ " ...1J»



FuHte Nftt'cw. R: McCallum (LATK CF ORR AND ALOORH) -YBGB mod reipeotfally to inform the * X) ishabitaaU of Ashburton and Sur« ' roonding Distriota, that he wfll open on SATURDAY, 16th INBT, fhose premises la Tancrad Street, known a* FoWWe BnHdlngs, with a large and V«H Anorted St-ok of GROOKRIEB of tbe b«tt esorfptfons, at Lowest Prices Horn Agassi*.— B. McOALLUM, FAMILY GROCER, Next MITCHELL AND TURNER. 10 76 FISHING SEASON. W. ZANDER HAS inst received and opened np bis New Stock of ANGLERS' GOODS,, comprising Split Cane and other Rods, various pnoes, with Minnow and Fly Tops, Flies, Minnows, Lines, Hooks, Beels, Gat and Get Lines, W.P« Stockings, Fishing Bags, and every requisite for the Fishing Season. Fishing Licenses for the Ash- barton Comity can tJso be obtained from him. Also m larger suppIy— CRICKET and LAWN TENNIS materials, Just opened up several cases of New TOBACCONIST WARES and FANCY GOODS, which will be sold at very low pnevs* Nora the Address :— W. ZANDER, Hairdresting and Shaving Saloon. Billiard Room with 2 first-class Tables upstair* BAST STREET, ASHBUBTON. 9*70 Tow vijalityT DR. CHURCHILL'S S7Tup of S79o9n«spkit« of Lima prescribed by the f acnlty for the onr» el Coßsnmptioß, Ooronie Conga And General Debility.. IT contains two «f the principal In- gradient* necessarr for building up le Human Frame, and which are con- sidered deicient m the above compleintij rlz , Phosphorus and Lime. It cannot b« too highly recommended for Delicate Chil*»n. Dr. (Hmrebill'i Ooaponnd FBymp 0! HYPOPHOBPHITES Is real Brain Food, and m cases oi Muscular and Nervous Exhaustion has acquired a world-wide reputation. Eaoh bottle bean Dr. Churchill's signature. Fftet, 4fr. Prepared only by Swan, Chemist! IS, Rus CasTiquoke, Paris. TRY EIEKPATRICK'S JAM. CAUTION. T^TONE is'geßuin* unless^our name iE I^l stamped on each tiD, and has oui Registered Trade Ma*, " v Lord Nelson, | en the label. TRY EIKKPATBICK'S TOIITO SAUCE. THE meet detrciens flavoring for .Cold Meate, Chops Strata, Edups, Gravie*, ASHBURTON WOOLLEN FACTORY CO. ANDREW ORR RECEIVED First Prize for the) Ash burton Woollen Factory Co's Goods •t the Anneal Show for Tweeas, Blankets, Flannels, Fingerings! Bugs, Ac. Why send for Goods Manufactured elsewhere, when we have First-class Geods made .tip m the plaoe, and about £6000 Spent annually on wages, benefiting hundreds of people directly and^indirectly Support Local Industry AND PUKCHASE YOUB GOODS ROM ANDREW ORR.