TELEGRAPHIC NEWS.

BRITISH AND FOREIGN.

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THE CZAR.

London, December 21. The reported attempt on the life of the Czar is officially denied at St., Petersburg. <

SIR W. McARTHUR'S WILL.

The personal estate of the late Sir Wm. McArthur, m England, has been proved at ,£2 20,000. By his will the deceased bequeathed j£60,000 to charity.

THE POPE'S JUBILEE.

The Pope's Jubilee presents are valued at sixty million francs, of which his Holiness bestows a fifth on charities.

THE STANLEY EXPEDITION.

Reports have been received at Zanzi bar from the Albert Nyanza country, which states that Stanley, with the expedition for the relief of Erain Bey, reached Wadelai early m September, after undergoing great privations.

THE RABBIT PEST.

* The "Daily Telegraph" suggests the formation of a Company to kill rabbits m Australia and preserve them for ex portation to Europe.

DEATH OF PROFESSOR STEWART

The death is announced of Professor Balfour Stewart, Professor of Physics and Natural Philosophy, Owen College, Manchester, aged fifty-nine.

LONDON WOOL SALES.

The first series of next year's colo nial wool sales will open on 31st January, and the second series on sth April, The latter is limited to 350,000 bales.

IRISH AFFAIRS.

Mr J. Cooper, M.P. for South East County Cork, and Alderman for Cork City, recently sentenced to a month's imprisonment fur publishing reports of meetings of supposed suppressed branches of the National League, de clines to wear prison clothes unless forced. London, Decfmber 22. Mr Sfaeehy, M.P. for South Galway, who was re-arrested at Clonmel, has been sentenced to one month's im prisonment for attending meetings and inciting resistance to the law.

AUSTRALIAN.

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GREAT FIRE NEAR SYDNEY.

Sydney, December 22. An extensive fire broke out at Red fern to-day, Horden's bedding and furniture factory being almost entirely destroyed. The damage is estimated at about of which* ,-£13,000 is covered by insurance. The risks are divided between several offices.

RESIGNATION OF A MINISTER.

Mjelboukne, December 22. It is reported that Mr Downes, Secretary of Defence, has tendered his resignation, and that he will succed Colonel Disney as Commandant of the Victorian forces on the expiration of Ibe lattet's term of office m July next.

QUARANTINE REGULATIONS.

The Premier, Mr Gillies, has received a letter from the Premier of Tasmania, suggesting that the Federal Council be asked to consider the propriety of the adoption of a uniform system of qua rantine for all the colonies. The writer complains that during the recent out break Tasmania was badly treated by the other colonies.

CRICKET ACCIDENT.

Bates, a member of the Yernon Cricket team, met with a severe acci dent yesterday whilst playing m the match on the Melbourne ground. Bates while m the act ot bowling was struck oyer the eye by a ball hit by Newton, when practising on the next net. The doctors are hopeful the sight is not permanently injured. (Received December 23. 1.40 n.m.

LAW LECTURER.

Melbourne, December 23. It is announced that Mr M. Penne father, of Wellington, has been ap pointed law lecturer to Adelaide University.

THEASSAULION A STATION MASTER.

Collins, stationmaster at Glenhuhtly, who was murderously assaulted about a fortnight since, is now on a fair way to recovery. He has fully identified Grocock as his assailant.

CABLE RATES.

The Postmaster-General, Mr F. D. Derharn, has received a lengthy tele gram from Mr T. Pender, Chairman of the Eastern Cable Company, on the subject of New Zealand cable rates. The reply of Major AtkinsoD to Mr Fender's communication is anxiously awaited, as it is believed if the request be not complied with, the old difficulty will be re-opened.

CRICKET CONFERENCE.

A, Cricket Conference assembled here yesterday at which delegates from New South Wales, South Australia and Victoria were present. It was unani mously agreed by the Conference that six balls should go for an over. The leg before wicket and other questions were also discussed.

FASHION V. SCIENCE IND HUMANITY

, » From a very remote, we may even Bay a pre-hiatorlc, period, It has been the custom of human beings to provide themselves with garments at the expense of the lower creation. From a time almost, if not quite aa early, animals have been slain to furnish food for man. In our own day, also, both practices exist m | operation side by side While, however, the necessity for flesh aa an Brticfe of diet la generally admitted, provided that it be used lv moderation and combined .with vegetable food, the need for taking the life of animals m order to clothe the body, it must be allowed, has been to a great extent obviated by the progress of textile industry, which gives ub as woollen fabrloa moat of what we require for daily wear without depriving a liviDg oreatre of one drop of blood. Fancy, taste, Icxury, utility — one or all of these — it is true still order the destruction of countless far-bearing and feathered beings of a lower grade than ourselves, and we are not prepared to nay that, m obey ing the mandate, at all events of the last named authority, man' may exceed the privilege of his lordly position. When, however, we find him, at the bidding of a mere fashion, persecuting the life of some harmless and to him otherwise useless race of animals, and this even to the extent of extermination, we blush for the cruel heart of our so -called civilisation. When for instance, little birds whose only fault is their beauty, are i saorifioed by thousands In a year, la order that their feathers or their bodies should adorn the ' softer sex ' of our species In hours of enjoyment, we are bound la creature kindness to thoßa helpless mem bers of the world's great family, to con demn the barbaric fancy which la co heedless m its self-esteem, artificial substitutes can be found for ornaments of this kind, and the counterfeit la not by any means a despicable imitation. The desire for their more general adoption is not, we are sure, limited to ourselves, nor is the hope that other Governments will QQcy the reoent practice of our own bj restricting the Indiscriminate slaughter which has already loet to the world not a few Interesting and beautiful forms of animal life.—" Lanoot."

THE CALIFORNIAN THISTLE

.» The Oalifornlsn thistle, about which there haß lately been co much talk, has been found lv considerable quantity m the nelghboihood of Temuka. Specimens of it are to be Been at the Terauka Road Board office, and farmers who are as yet unaware of the appearance of the plant will do well to make themselves acquainted with it The specimens m question have been furnißhed by Mr T. Parke, of Mllford, and he deserves all praise for the trouble he has taken to bring the matter into notioe. Iv is Bald that the plant Is more difficult to eradicate than any of the other now numerous noxious weeds that* farmers have to contend with. The roots are tough and jointed, and the smallest < portion left m the soil ia sufficient to produce a plant. The ordinary methods of scarifying or hoeing are thus com parative]; useless. Mr Faonel!, of the Land Office, Tlmiru, and Mr Murphy, of the Ghiistonuroh A. and P. Association, Invite farmers to correspond *ith them on this subject, with tha view of stepi being taken for its eradication. It will doubtless also have been noted that Mr Mackecz'e, the member for Clntha, has moved m the matter m the House of Representatives, As bear ing on the Bubj-'cf, the following letter sent to Mr Murphy by Mr W. Thompson of Burnham may be interesting: — " Daar Sir, I see the question of the Oalifornian thistle has been brought before your Association. I presume tbia thistle ia Bimilar, If not the same, as the Canadian thistle, and if, bo save us from It. I spent some years m Upper Canada, and there it takea possession of the land, especially If the soil is good It grows from throe to blz feet high, and as thick as wheat, and rooted to a depth of ten feet where the soil will admit. To eradicate this peat is next to Impossible, aa I think every locb of the roots will grow, therefore to work the soil only favors Its growth. If you wiah to see the thistle raaeter of the situation, take a trip to Upper Canada and travel along the banks of Lake Ontario from Kingston to Toronto, and there you trill see the thistle m its home. As a pest I would place it against all our other weedi here."—" Temuka Leader"

FRUIT GROWING

The late and. cold Spring has blighted the hopes of thoae fruit growers who oultivate plums and pears. The show of fruit was extremely good, but the cold nights, ts usual, chilled off the young fruit In setting. When the orchard la near the sea, m a sheltered place, the cold 1b not bo much felt ; or even Inland, on rising ground, but the low valleys collect the chiller air, and there the tender fruit suffer. From want of kaowledge of the hard varieties of fruit cuitable to the district, years of time are frequently lost, •a often, when the trees are oU enough to bear, It is found they are nut hardy enough for onr trying Spring* Associa tions of fruit growers and fnter-oomma nlcatlon of local knowledge, is the only method by which this loss of time and serlona disappointment can be avoided. Unfortunately what is everybody's busi ness Is nobody's business— consequently the progress made m productive orchards is not so great as it might he. The climate not being suitable for delicate varieties, and insect pests very aggressive, the pros peots of the fruit grower are not very encouraging. The green beetle haß jaat commenced his attacks on the plum and apple trees, and, if not checked, will Btrip off the leaves, and effectually destroy the hopes of a crop next year. I have found soft soap, m solution, a good remedy, dissolved In water at the rate of two ounces to the gallon, and sprayed over the loaves. About three sprayings at Intervals Is generally sufficient to check It for the season. At the end of next month the black slug will begin on the cherry, pear, quince, and plum. This Insect Is more destructive than the beetle. Hellebore, at the rate of half an ounce to the gallon of boiling water, and sprayed cold, cheeks the devastation caused by this pest. Some of the hellebore Is adul terated, at the rate of 60 per cent , and Ib of course aseleai. If free from adul teration the remedy Is effectual. Our rainfall last month was below the evnr&ge for the last two yearß, being only blx inches compared with nine inches m 1886, and reven m 1885. It baa been quite I sufficient for all purposes, as Is Bhown by the grass when the land Is not overstocked, More warmth, however, Is required to give quicker growth and more fat-glvlng properties to the graHa. Without sun light In abundance neither fruit, grain, nor butter can be produced m quantities sufficient to pay well. — Exchange.

INTERPROVINCIAL NEWS

Auckland, December 22. Fever has broken oat on board the squadron now m harbor, and iwj canes of Interra'ttent fever were despatched yester day to the Hospital from H.M S. Rapid, whilst a man from H M. S. Nelson has been also removed to that institution Buffering from Typhoid fever. The Oity Council have decided not to entertain the claim of E. Aehoroft and Co for £50 to be recouped to them for loss sustained through their offer for electric lighting of the city having been rejected Napier, December 22. It haß been decided to build a Baptist church here forthwith, The Waterworks Engineer, after testing the various coals, recommended the West port. The Council decided to contlnae the test.

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, FRIDAY, DECEMBER 23, 1887,



CHEISTMAS ANDNEW YEAE. THE The "Zealandia" Boot Store HAB made special preparation for the floliiky time, end is SELLING at the LOWEST possible PRICE, Uoods Buhable fi-r Presents, etc., together with the usual EVERYDAY LiNiSS. COWE AND SIE FoTyOUR^ELVES. Everyone can bo suited, both m PltlCE and QUALITY, onrl the Stock is larger an'! better sorted than anywhere e's\ GIVE THE "Z. 8.8." A TBTAL, AND YOU WILL GET THOROUGH SATISFACTION. * ZE AI> A.NDIT' 7 BOOT STORE, EAST STREET. H- M- JONES- ' THE Revolution ofvtiraa has brought us to another CRTSES m the History of Life culminating m the arrival of SANTA CLAOS, who is expected here between tho 24th and 25th inst To afford a proper and fitting reception o£ lho above mentioned distinguished visitor, the undersigned has procured from the beat Market a LABGE and VARIED assortment of STATIONERY, BOOKS, TOYS, FANOY GOODS. GLASS and BASKET WAGE, ORNAMENTS, and other GOODS too numerous to particularise. OPENING OF NEW PREMISES. In order to extend aod facilitate Business, the Proprietor has erected' large and commodious premises adjoining tha Somerset Hotel, East Street, which will be opened temporarily for the XM AS tiade. COME AND SEE THE Is TABLES ! COME AND SEE TSE 6d TABLEB ! All C oods marked m plain figures at lowest possible prices. COME ONE I OOME ALL ! ! COME EARLY TO AVOID THE CRUSH. SCHOOLS LIBERALLY DEALT WITH. SMALL PROFITS, LARGE AND QUICK RETURNS is the MOTTO of the Proprietor. 12 9 P- AND D- DUNCAN, WILLS STREET, ASHBURTON. I>BSIDEB the ordinary Implement! ia use on Farms, wo are manufacturing tha followins • > GOR9E UUTTEKS, Keir's Patent, Bimple, strong, effective, and cheap? ThtoSSßro b*J . B <« n rei under Letter's Patent, and all the parts thereof. Anyone infringing §?id Patent rights will be prosecuted. ° ° DISC HARROWS, tbe simp'est, cheapest, mo3t convenient for handling, and most effective Disc Harrow ia the* Markot. D Jf I H j8 ' by Btrlct att ° nt i°n to <te wantß of the Farming Community, we ha^e heea enabled to produce the best DRTT/L yet made m ]Sew Zealand. We have, after due consider*. fe T a W ed S e Poo^ Fl l Er> Car DrilU ™"> therefore, drill TnV kind of ffilfSr <? ?ml^ f i°? Tarnipaeedtoßeailfl " English oi American CoultTS same prhe. STALKER'S AUTOMATIC FEEDERS for Threshing Machines. AMnujrh the serins of Bnghsh Growers has been at work on this question for the last 20 yev Bl it has been reserrnd hLo tenim<? lT wl d i? m 1 7!*!? pr ° bl9D i: We hayc e7 ,? r J confide-ce m recommending these FEEDERS. We would ask Maehmo O'.vnets not to listen to intereatod persons who decry these FEEDERS, but to apply to anyone who h-ja given them a EAIE TfilAL. We mention the following gentlemen aB being experienced nnd eucccasful Threßhera, who hiye used our FEEDERS with satisfaction to themselves and their ClientB :— xunsßUO "' iraa MR THOS. PERKS, MR NELSON EDEN, MR JOHN MOORHEAD. Anyone desiring information re our FEEDEas, can obtain tbo saujo from any of the3B Gantiemen. Eepairs fo Mochinnry. We are favorably situated for repv'rlng «very claßß ot Machinery Castings ot cverj desc.oiion m Cast lirou, Steel, Brass, or Malhble Oast for repairs, canba had from us on the shortest notice. * * Bepai* to Reapers and Binders. We keep a largo Stock of extras for repotting these Machines, and. we haya a number of imorovod fittings, repairs effected m a proper manner on the shortest notice, and at reasonable prices. * uw lg^ m J, KEIR, Manager. STILL AHEAD OF ALL OTHERS* AND THIS IS ENDOESED BY THE BUYING PDBLIC. SALES FOR 1886, 48,557 MAGHINES. rfIBIS record stands unparalled. It ia laid before the public aB the beat evldeu«jft J of the merit of the WALTER A. WOOD BINDERS and REAPERS. This exhibit of Sales showing at once their volamo and their marvulloas growth ( has always had, and roust continue to have, an irreiiatable Influence upon tha judgment of the farmer m determining what make of machine it la practically and economically his interest to own." The beat possible test of tho merit of machinery la nonipsrleon/ This is the test upon which we are eatlsQed to rest the clnimß of the WALTER A. WOOD HAR- VESTING MACHINES. Each year's addition to tbe record of sales contributes to the value of the test. . I It will be seen that more than 45,000 machines have been placed In the handi of the farmers during last season, and it la everywhere known that these farmers unite In tbe verdict that the harvesters, binders, mowerß and reapers that do the best work m the grain field and hay field, that are most resdHy understood and operated by the driver, that are most easily drawn by the team, and t thßt last the longest, tr« those that ..bear the name of WALTER A. name which* these machines have long made familiar m all olvlllsedfparts of the world, DURABILITY OF THE WOOD MACHINES] " ISalea of repairs less than for any other Machines. It (a a fact attested by agents who Bell them, and 'by farmers who cae them, thi) ■ Wood's Machines requires far less repairs than any other machlnesjn aae. Nq other harvesting machines are as durable and free from breakages, F. FEBEIMAN, Ashburton, Agent. AGAIN VICTORIOUS I rflE Latest Honorß-firat prize-Gold Medal and 500 franca awarded to tha Walter A Wood Binder, after a three days 1 GoYernmsnfc trial, at Melnn, In France. MoOormlck Wood-frame 2ud, Hornby 3rd The "Oultlvator and Coantry Gentleman" eaya :--"f he tnol at Me lun Wi a grind Hucoesa. It was attended by the Frenoh Cabinet Minhter of Agrloaltute, and tb Department Director, aa well aa irany other French Government officials. M, RiMle're, Inspector-General of Agriculture, having peraonal direction. The reault baa been publi B hed m the leading American dailies - M st- west- north »nd south— in the following cable despatch, which waa clipped from the « New Fork Tribune," of 11th A gust, 1887 :— A Government Harvester and Binder Conteat was held near Melon July 29, 30, 31, the most important Europe.a oonteet since 1885. The WALTER A. WOOD Maohlne reaelved first pr!z*-gold oedal and 500 francs. MoCormlok Wood-frame, eecond ; Hornaby, third McOormlck Bt tVtnmp M'rJilnp, »«iU atone, and AoUorftt I M*«bl»«i »]»o COttfttod. In Ibf WiU ... - -



Public Not'ces. MESSRS MILES & GO.'S Next Wool Sale AT ASHBURTON WILL BE HELD FIRST WEEK IN JANUARY, T T. FORD, Auctioneer. GEORGE JAMESON, 120127 Agent. WANTED KNOWN. AT I. SALEK AND CO's,, Licensed Pawnbrokers, East Street, A FIRST-CLASS Watchmaker and ex. Jeweller is employed on the Premises. Watches cleaned and repaired, and every description of Jewellery made and repaired at LOWEST OHRIBTOHUROH PRICES. ■■"■ v^ °O WATCHES CLEANED OS GL4SSJES, 6d ; HANDS, 9d. WATERBUBX'S repaired from 2s 6d. N.B.— Waterbury's reduced from 13s 6d to 12s. II 126 Proctpr & Co., WHOLESALE AND RETAIL OA»H j GROCERS, &c, BEG to announce to the inhabitants of Ashburton and Surrounding Dis« tricts, that we have just landed our Christmas Goods, and as we buy largely for <S ASH, we are m a position to SbiLL Cheaper than any of the other Houses m Town. We have also a large and varied Stock of CROGKERY and IRONMON- GERY, which we are disposing of at PRICES that will defy competition. N.B.— See windows for Presents to be given away at XMAS. Please note the Addrees, — BOLLOCK'S ARCADE, Burnett Street. mm m iw mn GIFTS. JUST IN TIME FOR CHRISTMAS IHAVS just bought from a Home Traveller all his samples of FANO7 GOODS, TOYS, DOLLS, ORNAMENTS, FANCY BABKETWABE PERFUMERY, BOOKS, ETC., ETC., ETC. At half-price, and all who want to avail thetnaelveß- of this opportunity to buy CHEAP GOODS for the Holidays, will do well to CALL AT ONCE, as I will allow a LARGE DISCOUNT on all these Goods and otber Articles m Stock, COME EARLY~"~AND SECURE BARGAINS. W. ZANDER, Tobacconist, Hair Dresser Shaving Saloon, and Fishing Tackle Depot, EAST STREET. 12 120 PAPEUHANGINaS 1 PAPERFANGINGS ! ! THE Undersigned have just opened up a splendid assortment of PAPEKHATOINGS, ! 6CBIM, TAPES, TACKS, Also,— WINDOW GLASS (all sizes). W & R LEAD, PAINTS, OILS, VARNISHES, COLORS, DRYERS, TURPENTINE, &c. Just. landing, a splendid lot of Hcuse Coal, ex " Hauroto," McOallum & Co., IRON, TIMBER, AND COAL MER- CHANTS, & IMPORTERS. Agents for TITAN and TRIPLEX STRAINERS. 12*103 George Jameson. TURNIP AND RAPE SEEDS. FOR SALE— Pn/pla and Green Top Aberdeen, Mammoth, Greyatone, and other varieties. These havo been tboronghly tested, and are guaranteed new and fresh. GEORGE JAMESON, ABhburton. ■ Wool Season 1887-88. T IBER&L CASH ADVANCES made I J on Large or Small Clips at Cum d^ Kates, Wo«lpaoks and Tytne Supplied. GEOfcGS JAMESON, Aehbnrton Wool. "W 001. MESSRS MILES AND CO. beg to inform their friends and clients that they propose holding Local Auction Sales of Wool Throughout the Season aa usual, and are now prepared to make Liberal Advances on large or small clips free of Commißßion, and at a low late of interest. SALES will be held as formerly m MR GEO. JAMESON'S SHED, WEST STREET, Where every care and attention will be given to each lot entrusted to our care. The Shed is well lighted, convenient, and m every way suited for the proper display Wool. WOULPAOKB AND TWINE supplied at LiOweßi Current Bates. J. T. FOBP. AuottooMit GPQBQfi JAM6BCN, Awt



Public Notices. TENDERS. mENDERS are invited for Cutting, | X Stooking, and Stacking 300 Acres Crop m one or more lots. Tenders to close 4th January, 1888. For particulars apply to J. B. WILLIAMB, 12*119 . Riversdale, Tinwald TENDERS. WANTED tenders for Harvesting about 1600 acres of Crop, m lots to suit Tenderers. For full particulars apply to MAX FRIEDLANDEB, 12*130 Aehburfon. SLAUGHTERING LICENsiT" THEREBY give notice that I intend at the County Council meeting m January, 1888, to apply for a Slaughtering license for largo and small cattle for Reserve 1837. W. B. BOND. Loogbeacb, Norembor 29th. 1887. 11 181 PAPEBHAJTOINGS. A NICE assortment of the above now m Stock and to arrive ; also PAINTS, OILS, COLORS. AND VARNISHES] 11*45 JOHN ORR & Co. Second Wool Sale FOB THE SELA-SOIsT WILL BE HELD Iff ASHBURTON ON EBIDAY, 6th JAN. 1888. H. MATSON AND CO., MILES AND CO., 12f125 FRIEDLANDER BROS. NEW ZEALAND RAILWAYS. FARES-CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS. CHEAP FXODRSION TICKETS TO DUNEDIN, INVEROARGILL AND THE LAKES. rpXOURfiION TICKETS will be iesued VJ as under from the 22nd December, 1887, to 3rd January, 1888 Ino'us've, available for return up \o and Including 16th January: — Fromr ToDuncflln." To Invorcargill. To Kingston. irtCl.ZndCl. Ist Cl, 2nd Cl. let Cl. 2nd Cl. ABhb'n2B/ 18/6 50/ 35/ 62/ 40/6 A special- night train conveying passen- gers at the above fares will leave Christ* church for Dunedin on the 24th Decem- ! ber, at 8.45 p m., and Ashburton at 10.50 p.m. | The journey may bo broken at any I stopping station ewoute, and be continued by any ordinary train. SATURDAY return tickets from any station to any station will be isauod from 22nd December, 1887, to3rd January, 1888 inclusive, available for return up to and including 16th January. 12*92 By order. THE ASHBURTON CALEDONIAN SOCIETY. THE ANNUAL SPORTS (for money prizes by the Society, together with a large number of .Special Prises) will be held on Boxing Day, MJKDiY, 26th DECEMBER, 1887, On the Society 1 ! Ground North-west Belt. A Braes Band will be m attendance. In addition to the usual Men's Races, a number of Old Men's, Women's, Boys', Girls' and Children's Rt»ces will be held during the day. See Posters for full particulars. Admission to Ground, 1b ; children under 12, 6d ; members and family, fr«e. Commence at 11 o'clock promptly. 77c. DUNCAN, ll°lo2 Bfcritary. mo MEET THE TIMES c. trUckle, T>ROPRIETOR of thePrinoe Albert JT Boarding - House, Wills Street Aihburton,next Oddfellows' Hall, while thanking his many Friends and Customers for their liberal support for the past 10 years, aolioits a continuance of the earns. Board and Lodging, 14s 16s, 18s pet week ; or 3s per day. Board only, 10s per week. Dinners only, 4s per week. Good accommodation for Families, and private rooms for Ladies. 7 52 GEEAT SALE OP Bankrupt Stock, OF Drapery, Clothing, AND BOOTS. >_• ANDREW ORR having secured the Stock of A. C PRIOHaRD at a great reduction from Invoice Cost, will offer it to the Public on TUESDAY, the 27th DEC,, At Unheard of Prioce, TUESDAY, the 27th DEO. 12 iw .AITDEEW ORB. I



AIfnOtmCBMEHT JfitHff ExTRAORDINABT. /ODDFELLOWS' HALL, ASHBURTON Positively for TWcTnIGHTS Only. MONDAY (BoxingUight), DEO. 26ih, AND TUESDAY, DEC. 27ra, 1887; THE WORLD FAMED Lynch Family Bellringers, Instrumentalists and Vocalists, (Organised 1867 ) Will appear as above, prior to their de- parture for fc\in Francisco, Entire change of programme each Evening. Doors open at 7.30, overture, 8 p.m. Admission : 3h and 2s. Box plan now open at W. Zander's, where Beats can be secured. Mr Harry Lyncb, Jamea i Smith 1 A t Manager. H. P, Barnes § 6 12 123 oddfellows' hall, ashburton, | a pleasure"to announce SIGNOB AND SIGNOBA Majeroni And tbeir powerful and carefully selected Dramatic Company, will make tbeir first and only appearance m Ash- burton on FBIDAY, DECEMBER 23rd, Positively ONE NIGHT ONLY, When will be produced the World-Famed Comedy Drama, entitled TEE FOUEDBY MASTER, Belog an English adaptation' of Georges Obnet'B famous novel, LEB MAITEE DES FOBGES. Madame Majeroni's Dreeiss altne are worth seeing. Box plan now open at W. ZANDER'S, whero all particulars may be obtained. Admission : 4s, 3s. und 2s. 12 97 LIDDY. Auctions. SATURDAY, 24*h DECEMBER. 300 ACJRES NEAR THE HINDS. MR T. BULLOCK h»s received Jr. structlons from Mr J. T. Warren to Sell by Public Auction, at the Aroade, on the above date, B.S. 33106, containing 200 aores 15 perches, situated about li miles from the Hinds Railway Station, on the Ooldatream lido of the Railnay. Inspection invited Terms Easy. ' Sale at 12.30. T. BULLOCK, 12f94 Auctioneer. SATURDAY, DECEMBER 31st, j j i 200 Acres Freehold Land, together with a Growing Crop of Wheat thereon. MR T. BULLOCK has received in- trnctioDß from Wm, Moik, Ebq , to Sell by Public Auction at (he Aroade on SATURDAY, DECEMBER 31bt, His Freehold Property on the Mitch am Foad, being K.S 29934, containing 200 Acres, with a growing crop of Wheat thereon. Persons desirous of acquiring a Farm m this neighborhood are respectfully invited to Inspect the Crop and the Lund, Terms of payment to suit purchasers. Sale at 12,30. T. BULLOCK, 12193 Auctioneer. SATURDAY, 24th DECEMBER. 300 Acres to lot by Auction, for Grazing purposes. MR T. BULLOCK has received m structions from H. V. Anson, Esq., to let by Public Auction at the Arcade, on the above date, — 300 Acres, fronting the Main South Uoad, about 2 miles from the Asuburton County Saleyards, being RSb. 27197 and 27243, with a well-built Dwelling-house and C table erected thereon. For further particulars apply to the Auctioneer. Sale at 12.30. 12*105 T. BULLOCK, Auctioneer. SATURDAY, DECEMBER 24xn. 100 ACRES situated about 1£ miles from tho Aahburton County Saleyarda. MR T. BULLOCK has received in- ntructions from Mb W. M. Taylor to Sell by Public Auction at the Arcade, on the above date, — His Freehold Property at the comer of tbe South and Mitoham Roads, being R.S. 27196, containing 100 Acres* This is well situated, being only about 1| miles from the County Saloyards, and a convenient paddock for persons at a distance sending Stock for sale. Teims of payment will be very liberal Sale at 12.30. T. BULLOCK, 12*88 Auctioneer. SATURDAY, 24th DECEMBER. 270 Acreß at Alford Forest for Sale by Publio Auction. MR T. BULLOOK baa received m BtructioDs from H. V. Anson, Esq., to Sell by Public Auction, at the Aroade, on the above date, — 270 Acreß at Alford Forest, as follows, viz : — R.S. 21246, containing 100 ACRES R S. 20420, containing 100 ACRES R.S. 21788, containing 40 ACRES And part of R,S. 20237, containing 30 ACRES, Any of these Sections can bo purchased separately if desired, and on very liberal terms. Full particulars can be obtained from the Auctioneer. Sale at 12 20. T. BULLOCK. 12*48 Auctioneer. TOWN PROPERTIES, RURAL LAND, &c , for snle by Order of ihe Mort- gagees. MR T, BULLOOK has received in- structions to sell by Public Auction at tbe Arcade on BATURDAY, 24th DECEMBER, By order and on account of tho Mortgagees, T,B. 907, UOB, 909, 910, fronting Grey street, on which is erected 6 Cottages of 3 rooms and lof 5 rooms, with Verandah and Pcullery. Any of these can be purchased separately on exceptionally easy terms of payment. Also, 267£ Acres of rural Land m its native state, fronting the Maronan Road, about 2 miles from the Hinds Railway Station, being R.S. num- bered 33344, 33345. This affords a favorable opportunity for persons acquiring Freehold Land at a low price and on liberal terms. Sale at 13.30. T. BULXOOK, < 12*49 Auetlonufi (



Public Notices. miNWALD.— TO LET free for six JL months, m return for trifling repairs, a 3 roomed Cottage and Garden. Apply F. S. Shbarer, Tiowald. 12 137 FUNBRAL NOTICE. TIHE friends of Mr Murdoch Bruce t are respectfully Informed that the funeral of his late beloved daughter, Flora Isabella., will move from the Central hotel to-morrow, 21th me*, at 3 p.m. for the Ashbnrtan Cemetery. BAKER BROS., 122141 Undertaken. RANGITATA ROAD DISTRICT. A MEETING of Ratepayers will be held at tha office of the Board on MONDAY, January 9th, 1888, NOON, to consider the advisableness of closing and exchanging a road near Anama. c. j. harper, 12°140 Chairman. TO LET, FOR THREE or FIVE Years, the BUTCHERING BUSINESS carried on by me m Fouthbri J ge and Leeston. A good Bakehouse ia situated on the property. Plant at a valuation, For further particulars npply to A. taMITHSON, 12 136 Bouthbridge. rPHE Officeßof the Undersigned Solici- J_ tors will be closed for the Christmas Holidays from MONDA.Y, the 26th mat, tiil MuNDAY, 2nd January (both in- clusive.) CHAB. W. PURNELL, EDWD. G. CRISP, JOHN A. CiYGtILL, WILDING & LEWIS, 12*130 R. M. CUTHBERTSON. MR T. BULLOCK has received in- structions from Mr J. R. Leask (oq account of hia having removed to the North Island), to sell by Public Auction at the Arcade, TO-MORROW (Saturday), 24th.inst , His Freehold Section, No. 94, Tin- wald, with three roomed Cottage thereon. A bargain. 4a\e at 12.30. T. BULLOCK, 12*138 Auotloußor. FOR SALE. ON Acoonnt of the Trustees of tie late Walter Hartnell,— R.S. 15493, South Rakala, comprising 400 acres, Inoladlng the growing crop of Wheat. Further particulars m«y be obtained from 0 AS. W, TURNER, Land and Estate Agent, 12 26 South Rftkftk. [A CARD.] Miss 0 arson, TEACHER OF MUSIC, (PIANOFORTE AND ORGAN), Burnett Street, 12 101 THE Annual ORANGE BALL wit) be held m the Orange Hall on MONDAY, DEC 26th, (BOXING NIGHT.) Dancing at 8 p.m. Tickets: Gents, 4s. Ladies free. 12J135 By order of the Committee. MANILLA. BINDER TWINE I HAVE secured a quantity of the B»me make of Twine as gave so much satisfaction last Season, and as Quality is iho true Economy m the Harvest Field, farmers will consult their own interests by securing a, sufficient Bupply early, ob it is likely to be Bcarce this Season. ROBERT ALCORN, Importer and General Merchant,



The Chinamen of Wellington ara very much exercised over the pott mortem that was held on their departed 'countryman Jay Heng. According to their belief it precludes the departed John from entering the Flowery landers' paradise— -hence their tears. They attribute the cause of their sorrow to the oon stable who bad charge of the arrangements or the inquest, and whereaß previously they were on the best terms with him, now " they never speak as they pass by."—" Evening Press." From two to three tons of stamps are des* patohed daily from Somerset House. At certain seasons, suoh as Christmas and other exceptionally busy periods of the year, the weight removed m a single day by the Post Office vans reaches as muoh as eight tons. This enormouo quantity of stamps is daily distributed throughout the area of the United Kingdom without the loss of a single penny stamp. "Rough on Cobns."— Ask for Wells' " Bough on Corns." Quiok relief, complete, permanent oure. Corns, warti, bunions. At chemist* and druggists. 3



In France the consumption of coffee is ten times, and m the United States five times, greater than that of' tea. In the United Kingdom the annual consumption of tea is' very nearly slbs per head of thp entire popu- lation, while that of coffee is less that lib per head. In recognition of the continuous labors of the Lord Chamberlain's department during the Jubilee celebrations, the Queen has pre- panted to every member her Jubilee medal and a money gift, Sour stomach, siok headache, and diazioees, 4m«rloan Oo.'a Hop Bitters cuwa with » few



BANDER and SONS' EUCALYPTI EX- TRACT. — In protection of the world-wide fame our manufacture has acquired all over the globe, wo publish the following :— Hazard, M.D., Professor of Qeneral Pathology and diseases of the Mind and Nervous System, says m an editorial published m the " Clinical Record : "— V We have examined half-a-dozen Bpecimpns pf different manufactures; the preparation of Sander and Sons was the only one that proved tp be reliable and correspond- ing to scientific tests." Another concootion called " Reined Extraot of EuoalyptUß "■ has made |ts appearance since. This product Bt»nds, according to Dr Owen, foremost m pausipg ipjurious efleots. That gentleman pompronicates, at a Meeting Qf the Medioal Booiety of Viotoria, that a child living at Stzroy became most seriously indisposed rpugh \ta nse. Jn another case a lady states pa the strength of statutory declaration that she Buffered cruelly from the effects of the same ooncootion. To guard the high reputation of par manufacture we feel warranted m exposing the above foots, apd deoM the pubHoto exercise care and preeau? *2?T# wheß **"* WW WKI 6QNB.-