DIARY

Moonlight Evenings.

The Moon at; 3*daya old shines till.'aboat 8 o'olook. The Moon at 6 days^old shines till about half-past 10 o'olook. The Moon at 8 days old shines till nearly 1 o'olook m tbe morning. The Moon at 12 days' old Bhinea from sundown till about 4 m the morning. The Moon at 15 days old is full, and shines all night. Tbe Moon at 18 days old rises about 9 p.m. and shines till morning. The Moon at 21 days old rises about 11 p.m. and shines till morning. Tbe Moon at 24 days old rises about 2 a.m. and shines til morning, The Moon at 27 days old rises about 4 a.m. and shines till sunrise.

The Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. MONDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 1887. LOCAL AND GENERAL.

♦ Messrs T. Scaly and A. Harrison were to-day [nominated for the oflioe of Mayor An eleotion will take plaoe on Wednesday,' November 80th. We learn that, on the recommendation of Colonel Bailey, Messrs Benjamin Lowe and J. Arthur Orr have been appointed Honorary Liflutenanta m the ABhburton Rifle Cadet j Volunteers as from 7th instant. Both these young gentlemen have been members of the corps from its inception, and Major Douglas speaks very highly of them. We oongratu late our young friends on their well-merited promotion. The polioe are keeping a sharp look-out for any evasion of the Employment of Females Aot,'and an information has been laid against one draper for a breaoh of that aot. i Owing to the obstruction oaused at Jones' corner on evenings when the Salvation Army hold -their open air servioes on the Railway Reserve opposite, tho police hare, we under stand, determined to keep the footpath clear, and proceedings will be instituted against any person who fails to move on when requested. We wish to draw the attention of the public to the reproduction of the " Trial of John Barloycorn" whioh takes place to-morrow (Tuesday) night at the Oddfellows' Hall. The last rehearsal will be held to night at 8 o'clock. The Flemington Cheese Factory invite tenders for purohase of whey. Particulars appear m an advertisement. A sufferer from tho rabbit plague m N.S. Wales believes that unless some very effective measures are taken to deal with the rabbit pest, one half the country will be abandoned io two years.) Ag the special train to Christohurch on Thursday night last was nearing Orari it passed over a oow, killing her. Fortunately the train was not thrown oil the line or a serious acoident might have resulted. An information has been laid against the owner of the cow.

A return of unproductive railway" works whioh has been laid on the table of the House shows that the total expenditure upon Buoh works up to the 31st Maroh, 1887, was £599,707. The outlay upon the unproduo tive portion of the Manawata Gorge section amounts to £48,000, and that upon the Man gamahoe-Eketahuna seotion of the Wairarapa line to £18,236. The leading firm m Wiltshire of bacon ourers have indicated m reply to a set of questions the most desirable pig for the present demand for lean bacon —an eight month-old pig, weighing 1601 b, fed upon skim milk and whey, with allowances of pea or bean meal. The Tamworth or large York shire breeds are preferable to the Berkshire, whioh has a tendenoy to beoome too fat on the poll and shoulders. What is wanted is a good, long, deep.Bided pig, with plenty of hair and large bono, the two latter points indioat. ing a good proportion of lean. The market value for lean m preferenoo to fat baoon is 20 per cent higher. Miss Fay, who has received several flatter; ing notices m leading London papers, was giving a " Spiritualistic " seanoe at Blackburn on September 20; but the performance came to a sudden termination, for some people m the audience struok lights. Miss Fay was supposed to be floating across the room m semi-darkness, but as the figure passed over the heads of the audience it was caught, and lo! the Spiritualists object was found to be nothing but a dummy of worsted and gauze, manipulated by wires, while Miss Fay herself was to have climbed to the roof. There was a disturbance after this, the platform was stormed, and the polioe had to be called m. The Cotton Oil Trust, have monopolised the cotton seed oil trade ot America, by reason of their enormous capital and manu factories fitted with the latest machinery. These great capitalists ruin everybody, to their own aggrandisement. The growers do not intend to tamely submit, but will run companies of their own, In contrast with this, the Danish dairy farmers unite on the 00-operative principle, to supply the public with their produots. Co-operation is the probable solution of the labor and capital war. Prince Bismarok possesses some of the largest and finest forests m North Germany, and, |with the exoeption of Prinoe Fursten berg, the lord of the Sohwarzwald, he is probably the largest timber merchant m the empire. Prinoe Bismark also owns some very extensive distilleries, his annual output being about 650,000 gallons of spirits.

CORRESPONDENCE.

We do not hold ourselves responsible ior tht opinions expressed by our correspondents!

THE STEAM FIRE ENGINE.

TO THE EDITOR. As It appears an open question whether it will be a public benefit for the rate payers of Ashburton to purchase a steam fire engine, permit me to make one or two observation anent the same. One of the reasons advanced In favor of tbe fire engine ia the threats that the old rates will be resumed should no engine be pro* cured. We have no gnarantee that they will not, if the engine is procured ; but I think a far better plea for keepiug to the present rate is to be be found ia the absence of _ra of any magnitude (n this Borough, alao naturally following iheßmall amount of compensation paid, I believe it caa be proved that Ashbu'ton will compare favorably with any town m New Zealand of the Barae a ze. If (hit fact and competition will not keep dowu tha rates the presence of a steam fire engine wH) not; but the real question involved Is (to my mind)—ls it riuht to ask the ratepayers of ABhburton to pay the extra premiums of the merchants and importers, as that is praoticaliy what the whole of this steam fire engine business amounts to 1 I oan hardly believe tho bnrgewea of this town are anxious to see the Borough Council overdraft increase to two thousand pounds, not forgetting a considerable balance due on the Ponnd and Bridge for the benefit of a few favored individuals, which effectually mortgages the whole of the income derived from rates for the next three years. Where are the funds of the auoh dealred swimming baths to be derived from, not to mention many other useful works 1 Allow me to suggest to the ratepayers, that those who are so very anxious abont the inoreaßed risks should pay the extra rate when Imposed, without compelling the owners of quarter acre sections to assist them, unless their (tbe ratepayers) consent is given In a public meeting called for the purpose of the proposals being submitted to them. I think another point is, that now properly is not bo valuable and Btocks of merchandise not so extensive as they have been m ABhburton are we better able m the face of diminished municipal income to support a steam fire service nmv than m former years of prosperity, I am, etc, Ojsbrvbr,

THE DEMONSTRATIONS IN LONDON.

Beuier'b Telegrams — Copyright] London, November 19. Fifteen thousand special constables have been enrolled m readiness for to-morrow's demonstration. Sir Charles Warren has issued a proclamation for bidding the passage of processions through the streets adjoining or leading to Trafalgar Square, and urges all orderly persons to abstain from loiter i ing m that vicinity to-morrow. Received November 21, 1.50 p.m.) London, November 20. Demonstrations by the Radical Clubs of London took place at Hyde Park to-day, the proceedings passing off m a quiet and orderly manner. Resolutions expressing sympathy with. W. O'Brien m his imprisonment and censuring the Government were unani mously adopted by the meeting. The authorities had taken precautions against any meeting being held m Trafalgar Square which was strongly guarded, fjty

THE STANLEY EXPEDITION.

[rbuter's telegrams— copyright. DIFFICULTIES MET WITH. London, November 17. A telegram has been received at Brussels from the Congo which states that, owing to treachery on the part- of Tippoo Tib, or the opposition of un friendly Arabs, it has been found im possible to send reinforcements up the Congo. The Arabs at Stanley Falls are armed with German rifles, and occupying a strongly entrenched posi tion. Fighting has already taken place with the rear guard under Major Bar tellot, who accompanied Stanley's ex pedition, and who was left with a force of 100 men m camp at Yambunga, at the foot of Aruwimi Rapids. Stanley, with the main expedition, consequently, is completely isolated.

TELEGRAPHIC NEWS.

BRITISH AND FOREIGN.

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TUB IMPERIAL CONFERENCE.

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PRESBVTERIANISM.

The Rev Mr Gray, of the "Liberator," was elected Moderator of the Church of Scotland, and the Rev Aird, of Creich, Moderator of the Free Church.

FRENCH AFFAIRS.

Paris, November 19. The French Ministry have resigned, owing to the Chamber of Deputies re fusing to adjourn the debate upon the motion tabled by the Left reflecting upon the domestic policy of the Govern ment. President Gtevy has summoned M. de Freycinet to confer with him on the situation. French journals generally unite m urging the President to resign, but M. Grevy has declared his intention of re taining office for the full term of the Presidentship, believing it to be un constitutional for the President to yield to pressure.

THE CZAR.

Berlin, November 19. . An interview of a most cordial character took place yesterday between the Emperor William and the Czar, Prince Bismarck during the day paid a visit to the Czar, who accorded him an especially gracious reception. His Imperial Majesty left last evening for St Petersburg. His Imperial Majesty the Emperor William invested General Count Schouvaloff, the Russian Ambas sador, with Royal Prussian Order of the Black Eagle. (Received November 21, 1.20 p.m.

THE LONDON MARKETS.

IiOHDON, November 18. Three per cent, consols remain at Four per ceut inscribed stock ahows a further decline of 10s, and is now quoted at 10s. Adelaide wheat, ex store, has advanced to 34s 6d j New Zealand wheat to 31s to 34s 6d, according to quality. Adelaide flour is quoted at 245. Copper and tin have risen greatly m value, but quotations are unsteady. The total quantity of flour afloat for the United Kingdom is 1,470,000 quarters, and for the Continent 183,000 quarters, Australian tallow, average quality beef, 24s j mutton, 25 s. New Zealand frozen mutton, prime, is quoted at 32^d to 4d pet lb.

AUSTRALIAN.

[rhuter's telegrams—copyright.]

THE ESCAPEES FROM GAOL.

Perth. November 20. The police ..succeeded m capturing Hughes and Jarvis, two of the escaped prisoners, near Guildford, nine miles fiom this town. Thompson, the bush ranger, the other escapee, has not yet been recaptured.

THE SHEARERS AGITATION.

Melbofbne, November 20. The shearers' agitation is gaining ground m the Warrnambool district, and assuming more serious proportions. Mr Ware, owner of Barwedge station, Caramal, has declined to entertain the terms of the Shearers' Union, holding out against the men m a most de termined manner, and his station is watched day and night by a body of Unionists, numbering forty, who have been detailed off for the purpose of harassing Mr Ware. A fight occurred at Woolsthorpe yesterday, and several persons were injured.

NEW GUINEA EXPLORATION.

Stdnhy, November 19. Advices from New Guinea report that the expedition to the high land of British New Guinea, under the direction of Mr H. O. Forbes, has reached the foot of Mount Owen Stanley, the loftiest mountain of the range . Mr Forbes' attendants deserted him on arrival at the mountain, owing' to their superstitious dread of proceed ing m the ascent,.also their fear of the hostile natives. On return to the main camp the explorers found it had been looted during their absence.

SHIPPING.

(Received November 21, 1,50 p.m.)

Mel»oubne, November 21. Arrived, yesterday morning — Steam* i ship Carthage.

POSTAL CONFERENCE.

In consequence of the inability of Major Atkinson to attend the proposed Postal Conference it has been post poned, and no date will be fixed until it is certain New Zealand will be able to take part m the proceedings.

THE ESCAPED CONVICT.

.s£*^££s Pbrth, November 21. The escaped convict Thompson is still at large, .although the police are making every endeavor to effect his capture,

SHIPPING.

Sydney, November 21. Arrived — s.s Waihora from Auckland. D

AQUATICS.

The scnllers, Hanlan and Beach, continue to practice m good form for tbe race on Saturday next.

HORSE MARKET.

Mr T. iJullook reports for the week ending Saturday, November 19th :—-The entry for the day comprised 26 horses, principally light harness horses and hacks Although the b'ddings were somewhat flow, I succeeded m selling 16 out of the 26 entered at the following prices, v z : — Mortium draught, aged, o* a fairly good stamp, £12 ; interior, £3 to £4 ; light harness horses, £6, £6 ss, £8, and for an unbroken filly £12 was obtninoi ; inferior, £4 ; hacks, £6 15s, £7, £7 17s 6d ; two year-olds of a lighter description, on broken, £6 10a, £6 10-t; a mare with foal at foot, £8. scrubbers at low prices. Sundries : Reaping machines, McOor mick wire binders, one at £13, ono at £9, one at £7, and one at £6 ; one Deering, £6, with a good demand. There -were numerous enquiries for second-hand twine binders.

LANDED PROPERTIES.

Previous to the usual weekly horse sale I offered suburban pioperties, rural land, &o. There was a large attendance, and a great deal of Interest appeared to be evinced m the sale, the principal attrac tion being some suburban land on the North Town Belt, divided into small holdings of 6 aires each. Oat of the list offered, the following sales wero effected, viz : - Lot 1 containing 5 acres, part of R.B. 5800, corner o' the North east Town Bolt, £26 per acre ; Lot 2, do, containing 5 acres. £26 per acre; Lot 3, do, oon taining 5 acre*?, £25 10s per acre The other lots of this block were passed, the biddings not reaching owners' reserve. Four sections at the corner of Oro-is and Cox Btreets, suburban district of Altenton, brought £6 15a eaoh R.S 5676, con taining 20 acres, situated at Alford Forest, £2 15a per acre. I offered rural lands, situated on the Fangitata Plains, and the highest offer I obtained for any of it wa&£l per acre. Privately, Lot 25, containing about 2 roods, fronting the Alford Forest Road, with 4 roomed cottage thereon, £108- R.S 30386, con taining 20 acres, 3 roods, near Dromore, at £3 per acre.

INTERPROVINCIAL NEWS

♦ Auckland, November 19 A railway porter named Oliver Leach, employed at Hamilton, whilst engaged In shunting trucks, was run .over. The truoks passed over hie legs and aims, nearly severing them. Mr J. M. Shera, a member of the Com mittee of the Financial Reform Associa tion, writes protesting against the sending of a telegram from the ABsooiation to Mr Thompson, M.HR. He thinks it injudici ous to Bond m the name of the Committee telegrams whioh oome from a soratoh Committee. November 20. The funeral of the late Colonel Lyon, Commandant of the Auckland Volunteers, took place to-day, his remains being in terred m St. Andrew's Cemetery. The Epsom volunteers and the bandi of the Auoklaad garrison, were present, together with many corps from country districts, whilst the city and suburban Armed Con stabulary were also m attendance. The funeral procession, whioh presented a moat imposing aspect, was witnessed by thousands of spectators stationed along the line of route. The autopsy of the Colonel's body on Saturday showed that he died from valvular heart disease of long standing. Gbbymouth, November 20. The Omapere yesterday took away 47940z of po\d. The remains of William Goodwin were found drowned yesterday m a hole near his residence at Seven Mile. He had been missing since Thursday, when he went to Oobden to vote. Daniel O'Leary wad brought m to the Hospital yesterday from Price and O'Oon nell's oontraot on the Midland Railway with a number of ribs broken and other injuries. Inybroarchll, November 17. At the inquest on men killed m the Glenhatn tunnel the jury returned a ver dict of " Accidental death." A miner named Edwards, who had been several years engaged tunnelling m England, Norway and Viotoria, gave it as his opinion that the timbering of the tunnel was too light, and the absence of the rafters m the frame work made the struc ture weak. On the other hand, the Government Inspectors and Engineer m charge held that the timbers were suffi cient, that rafters would not hav_ helped mat* era, and that the cause of the acci dent was the slipping of the hillside over the entrance of the tunnel through saturation by the heavy rainfall. The 'ace of the hill at tha en+ranoe had beer sioped to a gradient of one m one, which is recognised as a safe alope. The injured men were not examined, not being sufficiently reonvered.

TO-DAY'S TELEGRAMS.

Casualties. .Auckland, November 21. Jas. Leaoh injured at West Hamilton station yesterday died at the hospital be fore an operation could be performed. Frank Kneebone, a miner, was killed m the Kaipanga mine Ooromaodel on Satur day night. A truck fell down a Bhaft 300 fget when Kneebone was working at the bottom and smashed m hia aku.ll. Mayoral. A. E. Devore has been re elected mayor of Auckland ; no opposition. F. J. Jones haß been elected mayor of New ton. M Niccoll has been re-elected mayor of Devenport. W. M. Morgan and F. O, Clayton are candidates for the Newmarket Mayoralty. Electric Lighting In reference to the electric lighting of Auokland city Mr J. 0. Firth has written to the Town Clerk as follows :—•« I am prepared to negotiate with the Oity Oounoll with the view of lighting the oity by the electric light at any time that may be convenient to the Counoll. lamln a position to light Queen street almost at once ; that ia I could have it ready to light up at Christmas if the Counoll Is willing to have the trial made without delay. It m not improbable that owing to a delay m carrying out AsLcroft and Company's contract, the Council will de cline to have it proceeded with. An Expert Criminal. Ellen Franoeß Brown pleaded guilty at the Police Court to-day to endeavoring to ohtaln money by false pretences. Mr Bnddeley 8.M., said the aoouaed was evidently an old hand at th a sort of thing. She was a most dangerous woman to be at Inrge as no man was safe whilst ■ she was about. The prisoner had nothing to say except she did not know it was a crime to register an adopted child as her own. She was sentenced to twelve months' imprisonment with hard labor. Shipping. Wellington. November 21. Arrived — Mai borough, Bhlp, C apt Herd, 92 days from London, The voyage was uueventful. Bowling Ground The newly-toimed Wellington Bowling Club was opened on Saturday by his Excellency the Governor, The bowling ground measures 110 feet square. A Lucky Follow. * Taurawqa, November .21. It is reported that, a resident m this district has fallen heir to a property worth two millions. Gold- Dunbdin, November 21, The southern e«oort brought down £21,000 worth of gold. Assaulting the Police. At the City Court, George Esther^ was fined £15 for aiaaaltlDg the dollqo. • _ .„

CRICKET.

VERNON'S TEAM. . Melbourne, November 20. Mr Vernon's team, which had floorad 243 for four wickets m the match with eighteen of Ballarat on Friday, resumed their inningfl yesterday, and sacaeeded la compiling 475 rana before they were all out. To« local 'earn only managed to pat together 70 i' the first innings, and had to follow on. When tima was called Btllarafc had ttro wioketa dnwn for 49 rana. The matoh was declared drawn. (Received November 21at, 1.50. p.m.) Brisbanb, November 21. A matoh commenced here on Satardty between Shaw Lillywhlte'i eleven and elevon of Qaeensland. The Englishmen ia their first Innings pat together a total of 138. The local taam icored 31 for the loss of seven wickets when play wM. stopped on the aoooaot of the rain.

TERRIBLE SHIPPING DISASTER

. GREAT LOSS OF LIF& [EBOTER'S TELEGRAMS— COPYBI6OT.J -' (Received November 21, 1.50 p.m. London, November 20. A terrible shipping disaster occurred m the Channel last night, the Rotter* dam passenger steamer Scholtein having come into collision with another steamer the name of which at present. is unknown. The Scholtein sank immediately and upwards of aoc^ persons were drowned. Fifty who were saved were landed' at Dover. Laths, Further particulars of the disastrous collision m the channel states that the Scholtein was bound for New York, The total number of persons drowned is now given at 14a.

POLITICAL NEWS.

— — » (From our Correspondent.) Wellington, November 31. - There was great exoitementand oonster nation this morning upon the receipt from a>uoklaod of a copy of the M Auck land Bell" containing an article on thai recent Yogel episode and Speaker's ruling^ The " Bell " urges that as so much hai been made pf preserving the manners of the Houae, it is time Parliament purged Itself of those members who by. their manners have brought disgrace on the Hew Zealand Parliament through Incap able drankenne&s. The article then proceeds m preoise terms m charge tha Speaker with repeated aots of drunken* ness and ohalleDges Parliament to purify itself. It 1b felt that Borne notice mast betaken of the matter, though it ia not known whether Government will tafca any aotlon. It is rumored that Mr Mitohelson, who is one of the proprietors of the " Belt," has telegraphed td Auofe* land dispensing with the editor's service!.. G. MoOuliooh Reed is editor of tha "Bell,"

A PARISIAN TRAGEDY

A very exalting drama was enacted at a houae In Bae Haxo, Paris, Iti oooapint, a wealthy manufacturer, had married hi* daughter to the an of a large landowner, living In the Rue de Tournelles. fie had great difficulty m inducing the girl to conßent to the matoh, for the reason that, unknown to her father, she had for two years been carrying on a desperate .flirta tion with his cashier. Nor did tha marriage put an end to the intrigue* Oo the afternoon after the wedding the br&g met her lover, and afterwards almo_c daily accompanied him to a small h<itel fa the Roe de Belleville. The lady alway* declared that she had merely gone to see her father, bat ea Monday something fa her manner led her husband to entertain suspicions as to her condnofc, and on Tuesday afternoon when she left him he followed her. She proceeded to her father's house, and finding that he was cot at home, she went into the office, where the cashier was sitting alone, boon afterwards the husband entered tha room, and seeing that hia worst fears were con firmed, produced a revolver, and fired on his wife's lover, icflicting a severe wound m the nape of the neok. He then took to fight, »nd, returning to his own home* hanged himself m his bedroom. He was* however, cut down ere life was extinct, and although he is still In a oritioal state* hi B recovery seems probable. As for the cashier, he la hovering between life and death.

A STRANGE VISION.

A lady who ia a reaident of the Interior of Pennsylvania was travelling m Europe* and while staying In London she dreamed one night that she was visiting prominent pointa of interest In that city In regular tourist fashion. Bat wherever she went she was met by a peonliar-looking man, who invariably asked her the same ques tion : ' ' Are you ready 1" Go where she, would and do what she liked, m every scene m her dream ehe met the same man and he always asked her his ever recurring question. She was considerably impressed by thia dream, and remarked to the lady to whom she had related It that she never should forget the face of the man who had «o persistently appeared before her. Timo went on. She returned to the United States, and went to pay a visit to one of the' large cities, stopping at one of the moat noted hotels m the placa. She was' lodged on one of the upper floors, and went down to breakfast the morning after her arrl7al. At the oonclnaion of her repasst she went to the elevator and entered it, with the purpoae of returning to her room. She was the only person m, the elevator, and the man m charge, befora starting it, turned to her with the question " Are yon ready " Struck by these worda ehe looked at the man and Inaiantly re cognised the hero of her singular dream*. She was seized with a vague and causeless terror and cried: "Let me out!— yon must let me outj" The elevator being already m motion no release was possible) until she reaohed the first; floor. Bhe> hurried out of it and closed the door, the, man started It to descend and instantly the elevator and Its unfortunate guld« fell with » crash to the cellar. The poor man was instantly killed, and the btrango dream had probably saved the dreamer from a similar fate.—" Philadelphia Tele graph."

LIQUID FUEL FOR LOCOMOTIVES IN AMERICA

The first train that ever ran west of the Alleghany Mountains with crude petroleum as the only foql m Its locomo. ttve tender and fire box waa the mall ttain west on the Pennsylvania Railroad that arrived m Pittsburgh on Jane 18th. It came ftom Altoona on time, and it came without a otick of timber or a Hdutlle of coal to make steam for its motor. There waa entire uniformity of heat m the fire box, without any stoking to make it. The pipes from 200 gallons of crude petroleum oil Ia a tank m a tender did the bisines3. The experlmen was a complete oucoeßs. Splendid tima was made, and there was no annoyance irom imoke or cinders. Experimoit* In thia Hue have been quietly progressing under Pennßylvania Kailroad ausploei at Altoona, but this ia the first time the long ran to Pittsburgh, has been attempted with only oil for fuel. The process is the invention of a Russian ecientiat, »nd Dr Dudley, of the AHjoon,a, ebopa. hi* been developipg It, *

■CHE ASHBURTOK GUARDIAN, MONDAX, NOVEMBER 21, 1887.



Moon's Sun Bnn Moon Moon age at Rises. Sets. Rices. Sets, noonday ajn. pjm. 19 Saturday ... 4.27 7.4 7.44 11.2 3 20 Sunday .. 4.26 7.5 8.45 11.51 4 21 Monday .. 4.25 7.7 0.40 • * 6 22 Tuesday .. 4.2-1 7.81 10.48 0.32 6 r 23 Wednesday.. 4.23 7.9 11:48 a.m. 7 24 Thursday .. 4.22 7.11 p.m. 1.6 8 0.47 I.VS 25 Friday,. .. 4.21 7.12 1.48 2.3 0



Wanted. w "TTTANTBD Known.— That BATES Vy and CO. have a splendid lot of White Embroidery Robes at 14s, worth 218^ FOU SALE— A lot of Empty Cases, cheap.— H. O. Segers, Melford House. PRINTS, Prints — Just opened a splen- did assortment of Prints, Ginghams, Zephjrs, &c. Great variety to choose from. — H, C Segers, Melford House. WANTED Everyone to see the ONE SHILLING box of choice Christ- mas and Yew Year Cards. Envelopes in- clndßd. — H. <J. Seqers, Melford House. WANTED Known. -For Sate, Blue Gum, Stringy Bark, Peppermint 1 Gnm, Bed Gum, and Silver Wattle Tree I Seeds, locally grown, and saved this I Season ; also Turnip Seeds, just arrived, ex s.B. Rimutaka.— J. Scaly and Co., Seedamen, East Street, • 11 f6l ANTED CASH — Moir's Oatmeal ' 251b5,2s 9d ; Sperm Candles, 5d ; Coffee and Milk, Is por tio; Coooa and Milk, la per tin ; Vestas, 5d per doz ; Cornflour, 4d per lb j tin Fruits, Is ; Crockery, Ironmongery, eta. — At James McGregor's, Tancred Street, opposite Arcade. WANTED KNOWN — Oleographs Scenery, and Catholic Subjects Catholic Cards, good variety m Bcraps Novelties m Penwipers, Crewel Wools and Silks, Knitting Cotton, Colored Crotchet Cotton, Transfers, Tinsel Balls, &c, &c, at Mrs Manhire's .Fancy Repository, Saund9rs' BuildingsJ '\ WANTED Known— Wells acmk, with W pomp and pipe found and fixed, from £2 10s upwards. All kinds of pumps, Ranges and hoase-Bmith work fixed or repaired. Chimneys swept and ranger cleaned, 33. Registers 1b 6d each. All orders punctually attended to. Note address, H. Dudley, Moore street, Ash- bnrton. 11 22 WANTED Known— To the Ladies of Aehburton and surrounding districts, that an experienced monthly Nurse is desirous of engagement. Good references can be given. Address — Mrs Hill, Peter Street, ABhbnrton. 11 18 Wool. Wool. OUR OPENING SALE FOR THE SEASON WILL TAKE PLACE H ABLY IN DECEMBER. H. MATSON & CO., 11*78 ASHBURTON,



SANDER and SONS' EUCALYPTI EX- TRACT.—In protection of the world-wide fame our manufacture has acquired all over the globe, we publish the following :—Hazard, M.D., Professor of General Pathology and Diseases of the Mind and Nervous System, says m an editorial published m the " Cli.ijal Reoord " :— ■" We have examined half-a-dozen speoimena of different manufactures; tbe preparation of Sander and Sons was the only one that proved to be reliable and correspond* ing to scientific tests." Another concoction called " Refined Extraot of Eucalyptus " has made its appearance since. This product stands, according to Dr Owen, foremost m causing injurious effects. That gentleman communicates at a meeting of the Medioal Society of Viotoria, that a child living at Fizroy beoame most seriously indisposed through its use. In another case a lady states on the strength of statutory declaration that Bhe suffered oruelly from the effeots of the same concoction. To guard tbe high reputa- tion of our manufacture we feel warranted m exposing the above faotß, and desire the publio to exeroise precaution when buying — SANDER and SONS.—(Advt.)



Public Notices. NOTICE. Proctor and Co. BULLOCK'S ARCADE (Late HAVES g AND CO ) BEG to inform the public of ABhburton and Burrounding districts that they are determined to uphold the character which their establishment has so long held as the BEST and CHEAPEST. They are now opening a well assorted Stock of GROCERIES, etc., which they will dispose of at the Lowest Rates for Cash. lit* E: McOallum (LATE CF ORR AND ALOORN) VYEGS moat respectfully to inform the Jj inhabitants of ABhburton and Sur- rounding Districts, that he will open on SATURDAY, 15th INBT, .Those premises In Tanorad Street, known m Fowler's Buildings, with a large and well Assorted Stock of GROCERIES of the beßt esorlptlons, at Lowest Prices Note Addbess, — tf. McCALLTJM, FAMILY GROCER, Next MITCHELL AND TURNER. - 10 76 HAVING taken over the Grocery and Earthenware Departments of the Business of the late Firm of ORR and ALCORN, I will continue those Branches of the Business m the same Shop for tbe present. I have regular Shipments of GLASS AND EARTHENWARE, Coming forward from the Mannfaotnrera which enables ma to SELL at a PRICE that defies competition. t Intend, as formerly, making TEA my speciality. COFFEE ground dally on the Premises. Quality combined with Cheapness will be my Motto. R. ALCORN. " P. 8. — Having taken over the debts of the IRONMONGERY and GROCERY Departments of the late firm of Obß and Alookn; persons indebted are hereby requested to settle at once, or call on me and arrange and save expenses. 9*99 ROBERT ALCORN, Trees Trees Trees NOTICE TO PLANTERS. THE undersigned begs to call the attention of farmers, settlers and ethers to his extensive stock of FRUIT AND FOREST TREES, among which are about 3,000^00 Forest Trees, Incla ding 200,000 Cupressus Macrocarpa, om and two years old; 200,000 Plnus Inslg- nts, one aad two years old ; 100,000 Pious Laricio; 300,000 Silver Birch; 10,000 Pinus Auatrl&ca; all other kinds In proportion. All kinds of Cabbage plants on sale, and a few thousands of very early Strawberry Plants. N.B. — All orders by post, or otherw'a receive my best attention. JAMEB PORTEB, ol;ifton nurskryj AUenton, Ash^attcm TRY KIRKPATRICK'S JAM. CAUTION. "VTONB is? genuine unless our nnme||is jyi stamped on eaoh tin, and has our Registered Trade Mai-, "JLord^Nelson.u on thejlabel. TRY KIEKPATEICK'S TOMATO SAUCE. THE'mcst delicious flavoring for jCold Meatfi, Chops] Steaks, Soups, Gravies, ASHBURTON WOOLLEN FACTORY CO. ANDREW ORR RECEIVED First Prize for the Aah burton Woollen Factory Co's Goods at the Annual Show forTweedß, Blankets, Flannels, FiDgcrings, Bugß, &c. Why send for Goods Manufactured elsewhere, when we have First-clasß Goods wade Jnp m the place, and abont £6000 Spent animaly on wages, benefiting tun beds, of people directiyjandjindircctly ; Sippcrt [Local Industry AND tUBCHASE \YOVR ®OOm BOM ANDREW ORR.



MITCHELL & TURNER! rpHEFold established Drapers, Clothiers, and Outfitters, of Fowler'a Buildings, JL , Tancred Btreet, have now on view and for sale at Marvellously Low Prices, ,^3 THEIR JSEW STOCK OF ______ Spring' and Summer|Drapery. ;Uv. ' For, Style, .Quality, . and Value cannot: ( be beaten linll ABhburton.?t^^ CLOTHING" CLOTHING' COME . AND SEE OUR $*p Kaiapoif and* Aohburton Suits, from 47s 6d ; 100 pairs Kaiapoi Trousers from 10s Cd ; 1 case Colored Moles at 5s lid. Boots all sorts and sizes. Hats, immense etock, Tweeds, Felt and Straw. Shirts, Underclothing, &c, &c. m Every | Variety and all prices. .Carpets, Linoleums, Oilcloths, and Furnish- how D£ jS the time to purchase, before show day! " ¥ Mitchell and Turner, Jj 152 TANCRED STREET? g Vs% PICKFORD AISTD UNDRILL TT^UKNITURB WAREHOUSE, CABINETMAKERS AND UNDERTAKERS L? TANCRED STREET, Opposite Union Bank. NEW GOODS.— Chairs of all kinds, Toilet Ware, Pier and Toilet Glasses Mattresses and Palliaseß, Couches, Cheap Perambulators. Fdbnitube to any Design Made to Order. Having procured a very superior HEARSE and MOURNING COACH, with Plumes and complete fitting's, they are now prepared to undertake • FUNERALS IN TOWN OR COUNTRY "With Despatch and Economy, combined with reasonable charges, 11J51 THE ' MONARCH OF THEJIARVEST MELD. THE HOKNSBY LIGHT-DB AUGHT STEEL SHEAF-BINDING 'HARVESTER THE SIMPLEST, THE STEONGEST, THE MOST RELIABLE, THE EASIEST TO MANAGE, and THE LIGHTEST IN DRAUGHT ; op any BINDER IN THE MARKET ! O V_y jLvItI 0.0 X srsSofß.BS]*ai ma' * The Three Largest Prizes ever offered m the World 1 And an unequalled reoord of Colonial Honors. R. HOBNSBY & SONS, LIMITED, constructed their first Sheaf Binder m 1876, and have gone on eteadily improving them, profiting 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~JAMEBON, AGENT, ASHBUBTON. AmO-AIERICAN_STO DRILLS. TjIARMERS wißbinjj for the above MACHINES for use NEXT SEASON will oblige .£? by forwarding particulars of their OBDERSJ before 30th November next, as onlyfa limited number will be imported. |A good supply of FITTINGS and EXTRAS always kept m stock, LGKEO. JAMESON, "WEST STREET. Sole Agent ior Ashburton District. STILL AHEAD OF ALL OTHERS,! 7.1 andXthis is ENDORSED BY, THE BUYING PDBLIC. SALES FOR 1886, 48,587 MACHINES. ri record Btanda nnparalled. It la laidibefore the'public'oß the^boat evidence J of the merit of the WALTER A. WOOD BINDERS and REAPERS. This exhibit of Falea shewing at once their volume and their marvollona growth, has always hud, and noußt continue to have, an irreiiatable Influence upon the judgment of the farmer m determining what m&ke of machine it is practically and economically hla interest to own. The beat possible test of the merit of machinery hgompßrlson., Thia is the test npon which we are satisfied to taut tho claims of the WALTER A. WOOD HAR- VESTING MACHINES. Each year's addition to the record of sales oontrlbutei to the value of the test. It will be seen that more than 45,000 machines have been placed In the hands of the farmers during last eeaeon, and it Is everywhere known that theae fanners nnite m the verd?ot that the harvesters, binderu, mowers and reapers that do the beat work m the grain field and hay field, that are most readily Understood and operated by the driver, that are moat easily drawn by the team, and .that last the longest, are those that bear the name of WALTER JL. WOOD, a name whichjtheße machlneB b have long made[fam!Har m all clvllisedjpartg ofgthe world. DURABILITY OF THE WOOD MAOHINEBJ Sales of repairs leaa than for any'other Machines. It is a factatteßted by sgents who Bell them, and by farmere who nae them, that Wood's Machinea requires far lraa repairs than any other machines In uae, No other harvesting machines are bh durable and free from breakages. F. FERRIMAN, Ashlrarton, Agent. .ST llli • ; AGAIN VICTORIOUS J■ : 31 " - '■- THE Latest Honors— first prize— Gold Medal and 500 francs awarded to the Walter A. Wood Binder, after a three days' Government trial,* at Melon, In France. McOormlck Wood-frame 2nd, Horneby 3rd. • The " Cultivator and Country Gentleman " eayo ; — " The trial at Melun waa a grand success. It was attended by the French Cabinet Mioieter of Agriculture, and tbe Department Director, as well aa irany ether French Government officials. M, Vaeaille're, loppector-General of Agriculture, having per bod al direction." The result lias been published m the leading American dailies — east— weßt — north and south — m the following cable despatch, whioh was clipped from the 1 New York Tribune," of 11th A ugue) , 1887 :—" A Govefi nment Harvebtar and Binder Contest waa held near Melun. July 29, 30, 31, tihe most important Kuropcati contest slnca 1885. The WALTER A. WOOD Machine received first prize— gold medal and 500 francs. McCormfck Wood-frame, second ; Hornsby, third MoOormick Steel-frame M»phlne, andJJohniton's/en'lJAokboret'B Maohines als» competed Id he .W»BSss§# ;,,. _? _ *a> '... . -- .., 1 * f



Hollowax's Ointment and Pills. —A fre- quent cause of gout and rheumatism is the inflammatory state of the blood, attended with bad digestion and general debility. A few doses of tbe pijls talcen m time are an effectual preventive against gout and rheu- matism. Anyone who has an attack of either should use Holloway's Ointment also, the powerful aotion of which, combined with the operation of tho pills, must infallibly effeot a cure. These pills aot directly on the blood, which they purify and improve. Having onoe subdued tbe severity of these diseases, porseveronoe with the ointment, after foment- ing the affeoted joints with warm brine, will speedily relax all stiffness and prevent any permanent ?QQUAQtion.g 1



Keating's Powder destroys bothmoths, fleas beetles, and all other iuaeota, while quite harmless to domes tio animals. In esterini- I nating beetl the success of thia powder is extraordinary. It b perfectly olean m appli- cation. See the artiole ou purohaa is Keating's, as imitations are noxious and ineffectual. Sold m .tins, 6(3, Ib, and. 2s 6d oag^ byaUQbqauß ij



WelliS' Hair Balsam.— lf grey restores to original color. Aa elegant dressing, softens and beautifies. No oil or grease. A Tonio estoraiivo. Stops hair coming out *, KPgtytPßi QleaasQS, beala gij?,] 2