TELEGRAPHIC NEWS.

El ITISH AND FUREIGN.

[MS-IKE'S TBLT-OEAMS-COPYBIOIiT.]

COMMERCIAL.

London. January 7

Consols remain at ioof£. New Zealand securities are at last quotations, namely : • 5 per cent 10-40 loan, ioi l^ ;4% per co.it loan, 99^ ; 4 per cent inscribed stock, 95^. Colonial breads! uffs are unchanged.

The total quantity of wheat afloa' for the United Kingdom is 1,970,000 quarters, an increase of 150,000 quarters during the week. New Zealand mutton, prime quality, is selling at 4^d to 4^d per lb. Australian greasy merino fleece wool sgbeing sold privately at an advance of a halfpenny to three farthings on last sales' closing rates. London, January 9. The tone of the wheat market is quieter, but late prices hive been steadily maintained. Two Australian cargoes, of 3000 a_d 2006 quarters respectively, have been sold at 38s. American shipments are increasing, and m consequence New York prices are weaker.

THE RED CROSS SOCIETY.

London, January 8

A letter has been received by the Red Cross Society from the Emperor of Germany, thanking them for their services, and expressing a hope that his eftorts to maintain peace lor Germany may not be m vain.

MR DILLON'S TRIAL.

At the trial of Mr John Dillon, which is now proceeding at Dublin, General Sir Redvers Buller and Sir Michael Hicks-Beach gave evidence m support of the charge of conspiracy lor which the defendant is being tried.

AUSTRALIAN.

[itETJTIE'S TRLEOBAMS —^^OOrTBIGHT. ]

ADELAIDE WHEAT.

A DEI/AID a, Jn-nuarj 8.

Wheat is at 3s iod to 3s nd. Flour is at _£io ; ordinary brands, £9 5s to

(Received January 10. at 12 20 p.m ) COLONIAL CONFERENCE. Mbi/bodbnr, Januarr 10. The Government has received a telegram from London stating that the Colonial Conference is expected to as semble there on the Ist of April or during the last week m March. At a ' meeting of the Cabinet, to be held on , Tuesday next, the Victorian delegates - to the Conference will be finally se lected.

TELEPHONE.

The basis of arbitration for tha settle J l&ent of terms between the Government and the Telephone Company for the purchase of the laiter's business has finally been arranged.

SMALLPOX.

No additional cases of smallpox have been reported. Adelaide January 10. One death from smallpox is reported. Another of the Preussen's passengers is sickning. Sydney, January 10. Three fresh cases of smallpox are reported, making m all making 103 cases at the quarantine station.

THE MOUNT RENNIE OUTRAGE

The men hanged for the Mount Rennie outrage were buried by their friends on Saturday.

THE RUAPHEU.

Capbtown. January 8. The Ruapheu (Plymouth December 8) left last evening for New Zealand.

TO-DAY'S TELEGRAMS.

Holiday Traffic c ArcKL4KI». January 10. ' The holiday traffic by the railway this ( teason was larger than formerly, owing to ■ a liberal fare. From tbe 23rd Decemher ' to the 3rd January 38,787 people travelled ' on the* Auckland lines. ' Among the through passengers to i Sydney by the R.M.B. Zealandia were ' W. G George, the famous English long- ' distance runner, and L E. Meyers, the ' champion pedestrian of the world. The latter is accompanied by Harry Fredericks, an American fleet-foot The former come, to the colonies on a pleasure 'rip, but is willing to arrange matches with the Australian champion Meyers would not , . nter into any races m New York with ; George but is willing to meet him m Australia. ' Crime. At the Police 0- urt to-day J.s. Sao l»h. mrrested m connection with the robbery with violence, for which Ellis and Small xre m custody, was remanded till Friday, on a tharge of assault ar.d robbery. At tho Criminal Session of the Supreme Court Emarnel Hirr, a Mooriyouth, from Wangaii., was at ntlnced to 12 months bard labor for breaking and entering. Gas Explosion. An explosion of gaR occurred m the Bank of New Forth "Wales about {.o'clock last night, by which two clerks, N Von Stunner and W. Von f.turmer were in i'ured N Von Stumer, who is ledgor :eeper and reeides m the Bank, returned from a stroll with his cousin, and on entering the side door detected strong fumes of gas, evidently coming from *he strong room. He unlocked tho ftrong room doo . and procured a light to ascertain where the leak w_b, and on hfe entering, the candle ignited the gas *nd the explosion took place The two men were considerably ein.'t'd about the neck and hands, and also slichtly on the face, but fortunately not very serioußly Pr Hayneß was telephoned for. and was soon m attendance. He dressed the burns, and ordered thereim. vhl of the men to the hospitd whitHor they were taken The force- of +he explosion was very great, as it extended along a number of passages on the* ground floor, and roue to the third Bt rey, and shattered a skylight ovor the main staircase. The Midland Railway. WELLING! >n January 10. Mr R. Wilson, < hief Engineer of the Midland Railway C< mp.tiy. will arrive m the colony this week to inspect tbe route. The Oimmissioners have made arrangements to send some 3,0C3 ton_t of plant by direct b' earner, part having already arri cd. They have till July to apend the £150,000 required by the Act. Government Printing office. The erf r tion of the new Government Printing Office will he Parted to mo-row. New Zealand Railways. It Is understood that Mr P.- ice Williams lias expressed the opinion that tbe New Zealand railways are as economically worked as any In the world. The Govrnor. Dunemk, Janunrv 11. The Governor, Lady Jervoia, »rd suite Sfftved by the H>ne_aoa .hia forencoa, •oi remain here for two month., University Council. The University Council propose to §gtt»te for a to g.|»t degrees.

MAGISTERIAL.

ASBBUR'i ON— MONDAY

(Before M-j >r Steward, J.P., Mr T J, P., md Mr D Thomas, J P.) DRTJNKBSESB. Jihn O'Lea y w*s obarged with drun kenneKS and v.>g_ancy. As the accused had ir-jared him. elf secerely, m congr. quct>c» of driving his fi-.t ihrcuah a window when he was arrested, » remand for seven days w»b granted. James Finu waachargod wbh drunk en» ness, and wiih having no visible lawful means of support — Orn.tsble ' .in-.r>, fergeant Felton arid A. Wood g._ve evidence. — The Recused vat ordered ti be iraprironrd for seven days on the first chart?* ; the second vrvß dismiaied, A first i ffund.r. charged with drunken ness was dismissed with a caution. A nother fitst offender, wat fined 15s and costs. _._IOH.BITION. Thn polloo, at the request of friends, applied fur a prohibition order against a farmer. T vidence having been taken, nn order, n» ar>pMed for, wa. granted, to t»k« «ffeot for twelve months m all the licer. «'■ ? .'i'tricta withht tho County of Ash burton. ALLEGED ROWDYISM- John Sohnffer was charged (1) with having used threatening language towards Edward Olliver ; (2) with having refused to leave . ■ dward Olliver 'a licensed premises when requested to do so ; and (3) with having nvide use of obscene language — Mr Crisp appeared for the accu.ed, who pleaded not cuilty.— tfdward Olliver, ho-olkeeperat tho Pinds. said that on the evening of December 27th -.chaffer, with two companions, came to his house and ordered three glas es of beer. As one of Schaffer's companions stated that bo did not w. Nt any beer, witness would not draw it. S.haffer then threatened witness, stating hit. intention of compelling witness to draw tbe beer He used a great deal of had language, and threw the contents of his glass at witness Wi neps exhibited a shirt which he had been torn by Schaffer Be refused to leave tbe house when requested to so. The defendant c.ro v. tl threatening language towards witness's housekeeper. — Catherine Beauficld, housekeeper for Wt Olliver. corroborated the evidence of the last witness,— This wan the «v c for the comp ulnaut. Mr Crisp cill.d ih' following evidence : J-hn Sc^aff.r, the defendant, said that Oliiver had supplied witness and his companions with .tale beer. On witness charging him with that, he cailed witceaa a liar. He wcuM not give witness another boer, arid witness threw that which he had m Olliver'a face Witness did not use any obscene or profane language Witness *as not on the premises more thsn five m'nutes alto?e*her. Thn winners denied tho greater part of Olivet's statement - IJnnbl O'Oonorr gave a similar ver.ion of the ffair — The Bench commented on the unsatisfactory na f nre of the cam, the evi dence being so contradictory. 1h _v conld not hep feeling ihe.e had bp*n perjury on the part of one side. Under the circumstartc-'B the case would have to be dismissed.

ALL- GEO B BU.II OF THE XJCE^SING AOT.

J. W. McK.'ie was charged W'th per mitting drunkenncna on his licenced premises Mr Crisp Rppes-rrd for ihf d^feudat't —C •! stab'e Latimer Ba : d that, m cons' quence of a cm-plalnt, he wen to the premise i <>f th« defendant an-l s*w a m*r. named Friohy there m a helpl ss coTidition. —By Mr Crisp : Witness did not know where the mm had b.en prior to witre.Sß Beeirtj. him — William Frishy said ihat on Chriatmaß moroinp he found his brother sleeping on a oouch ln (he defendant's ho'el. After consi'-er able trouble witness woke him. He wa. bad for a while and then gnt " nwfolly wild." — he did nnt, seera to kr.nw what he was doing. With tho assistance of hit. brother-in-law. got his brother into a trap end took him home. He went to sleep when he got into the trap and slept t'll .ometlmi. after dark. — Mr Crisp crow, examined *.h . witness with a view to show ing »hatF_isby was perfect'y aober shortly before his brother saw him aod that tbe hoi el • was -bo crowded that be could pot gal a bed and had, therefore, to slerp on a coach— John Gorb^tt corro borated the c»ideno9 of thi las" wl'nes\ Friaby, when roused, seemed all right at first hut nf tar wards he got very bad r-nd did not seem to known what ha was doing. He continued to suff -r from ill effects for a day or two — By Mr Crisp : Witness could not say lf Frisby's state was due to liquor. It was possible his brain might have been effected throngh other cause-'. — T. lated gave evidence, — In reply to Mr Crisp, he said that the hotel was very fnll on Christmas eve, all the beds being occupied. --Sergeant Feltcn m accordance with an intimation he had given at the opening of the case, applied for an adjournment In order to secure the sttendance of an important wi'ness. — The case was adjonrned till the 25th instant The Court »*en rr.»«.

INTERPROVINCIAL NEWS.

Wellington, January 9. Waters, the bankrupt, arrived on Sa'crdsy morn.ng, and war taken t> th° Terrace gaol during the afternoon, Hia counsel applied for a rule nisi, to show csu.e why a writ ehcu'd n ntr >t be issued for tho discharge of Waters from custody, on the ground that the warrant issued > for his arrfat is invalid. The OhUf Justice granted the rule, which is mado returnable for Wednesday. Hokmka, Jan car y 8 Some excitement h*s been caused m Ihe district by an affiliation case, the defendant being a recently dl_m's»»d country school tescber, and the plaintiff a pupil. The information was thrown nnt, tbe cane being held not proved Five Informations for perjqry hsve been laid, two on behalf ot the defendant and three on beht.<f of the plaintiff. D-JMEM-r, January 8. A case wss heard at Moßgiel tc-day, resulting from a fracas, which took place after a meeting of the Morgiel Borough Council. Councillor Murdoch com plained of Councillor M'Konz'e m<n.o -po'ißing the tin.', wheu Couiicillo 7 M'Kennle retorted by telling him not to •ffe ve.ee, which term apoeared to rente the other, ar,d a rou<'h and tumble fight ensti'd, m which M'Kfnz'e lopt a porli. n of hia beard A fin* of £1 was impored on Murdoch, with £2 13s 61 to»ts

The annual police re'nrnß for the Dunedin district chow that during 1886 t':»re were 1825 males and 532 females nummoned or apprehended, as agai.'.' 1995 maoa and 515 females for 1885. Th-' prtKcip 1 decreases are m drunk.n --.i <.B" and BBHuults ; the lucreaßee m breaches of the p»ace and larceny.

REAPERS AND BINDERS IN MABL BOROUGH.

Blenbkim, January 9,

At the reaper and hi oder contest fclx rranhlneß entered — three Hornsby's, a M'Oo. Mick, * Deering, and a Howard. Thu crop of oats waß of a very heavy character, art het.vy, m 'fact, that the agent 9of thf MOo .mlck and the Deering, after viewinj. It, withdrew their machines from the com petition. The judges avarded tho Howard machine first p;ace, basing their doolsion on the general excel ence of the work. A c examination of tie sheaves showed that the Howard only missed five sheaveß, the Hornsby missing twelve and thirty-threw re* n^ctlvel v. The How-ri was declared to h'.jvV won tha contest on the ground o .io-ii-ei-of en*, tying capabiliies, butting, it. The judges expressed themselves highly pleased with tbe simplicity of the Howard patent rotary action knotter, tht. patent £r*islng aud lowering apparatus, and tb© toughneis of eastings,

LATE CABLE HEWS

[" age" specials ]

[By tdlegraph frrm the Blufi] Losdoj.. Decern' -it 29

Persistent rumors aro m circ.'-tion that Rueaia is preparng 'o enter upon the ••orupati-n ot Boumania as a preliminary step towards <_ec'arlu f : war c. an m Austria.

A soherno is being msd? frr th_ mobi'i sttinn of British tror-ps under wh!ch E-'_; ; nnd will be e.-.abbid tf> embar'i 600,000 (?) troops a 1 a moment', no ice

Ie is utidorßio.d that the French '7ov_mmont are lr.rge!y reducing ..heir estim_t-'8 of bx;. e^rMture In connect. on with tho army. "

No farther rtrogroes has been ma 'c to y. arris filiicg tha vaoaury iv the min'stry caucod by tho resignation of Lord R. Churchill. Members of the Conservative party are not themselves agree I aa 1 1 the course which ehou'd be taken ; whilst the Marquis of Salisbury would willingly resign tho premiership to Lord H»rtlngtnn m order to bring about a coalition with he Unl< n s 1- Liberal p.r tr, Th? C >. _erw ti^es, rs .j body « c toallr opposed to the or p-sal t> sub ;rdi a'-.tlm repvo« natives "of their party »o the Unic mot-Liber. . .

Tho i_UH-i>n preps ie jubuVn*- a h. .zposure of wtai-nes by the Mf.rq._is of Salisbury aud his eabi.et Deoember 30

The Cologne GazHte, In an article pub lished yesterday, -advoo tja the initiation of a sy.-tMn of whole-sale German emi gration to tbe colony of Queensland with a view of securing tbe ultimate »■ - nexaflon of t"':e J col~ny hy tlie Germ.'. 1 Government. The Gazette considers it highly 64. en it 1 tint tbe German eltmeut iv Australia should be strengthened as far m every w_y »s possible m order to counteract the aggressive policy of Australia In the s. nth seas, which, it says, is certain <o be vigorously enforced when the connection between the colonies and England is dlßsrl ved, as, In it. opinion, it mu.t very soon be.

It m announced that Germany has for mally agreed to _ b?tt_io f r om interh*riig with Kucsia In any action she m»y tak with regard to Bulgaria. Aufttr.R Is thn* C'.>n_plt>toly committed m sny i'rlfe. tbat may rise between that nation end Ru.eia as it is rr g._rded as certain 'hat ttnglnnd wl'l remain neutral m oaae of vrar between Bus»ia and Austria.

I arge numbets of m^nufactur r. nave p'omtsfld to send exhibit a to thu South Australian Exhibition, to be op ne . next year. Up to the preset'- 1 65,000 feet cf .pace has been allotted to intending exbibitora by the London O^mmitlee.

London. January 1.

Lord Hartington and leaders of the Unionist Liberals a 0 prepared to ioin Lord Salisbury and the Gonservativss and form a strong ooatitloa Government directly they aro convinced thaf i . wil! be the only mean* o f preventing th« return of Mr Gladst >n 0 to power Lord Churchill Is prepared Jo resume office provided the Marquis of Salisbury wi'l undettake to thoroughly and completely reorganise the Military and Var Depart ment, hut ihe Pr.mier, it is !.«}!« ved is unwilling to proceed any further wilh negotiations with the lute Chancellor ot tbe Excheq-ior. The Standard, m an article which it has jnst published on the Ministerial situation, expresses a hope that Mr Goschen will consent to replace Lord Randolph C urchill m the Cabinet

Mr Chamberlain has expressed his intention of adhering to the policy adopted by Lord Hartington In connection wifh tho cris'a the European pte.s is unanimous m ex- P'OHBiig gra*e anxiety at the present menacing attitwh* of the Eaa'ero em b.o Ho|anddiawa most unpleasant out look ft.r ihe new year.

It is believed that the English ploni pottntiory at the Turkish Couit has utterly failed to iaduce the Porte to adopt an anti-Husßinn policy m connection with the present difficulty.

Lour>o_r. January 3

It is understood that Mr Goscben is willing to conditiona ly accept tho port folio of Chancellor of the Exchequer, without tho leadership of the House of Commons. Mr Ooschen requires that Lord Salisbury will afford satisfactory assurance that his foreign nnd general policy shall have a Liberal tendency. Liberals of the Unionist-Liberal party are strongly m favor of the inclusion of Mr Goschen m the Cabinet

AUCKLAND AMMUNITION

A trial of th- Auokland and Impoitcd (Kynooh's) ammunition t ;ok p!sc * at the S-ndhillß range Ohris<chure ( i, on Saturday afternoon, tinder tho supervision of Co on el Bailey, The ehootlug wa* very bad partly owing to a gusty wind blowing across the range, and to tha bad light. Th* sooreß with both kind, trere nearly equal. At 200 yards, Colonel Bailey made 18 with Auckland, 20 with the English. At SOO yards, Colonel Bailey m»de 12 rith thu Ancklat.d. 10 with the K'ngli.h ; Sinclair, 5 with the Auckland, 9 with the English. Captain Francia and Pergeant. Smith also fired. Their scores were smaller, but m proportion about the 8»mo except that at the SCO yards, Smith on'y made one hit with tho Auckland ammunition Iv tho rapid firing tes', the £00 yarde, Major Wolfe fired ten rounds of Auckland m lmtn sl£sec, makng nice hits, and ten Eng lish m 1 nin 17spc, eight hits. Colonel B.iley, fiied tan -ponds of the Auckland kind m lnrnn 42|bcc, all hits, and ten English m lmin _4.cc, eight hits. None of the Aock and cartridges were difficult to <xtract, though a few tlm'S some trifling delay was caused m opening the b-eech block after firing owing to the defective quality of the oaps Colonels . can and To.swill, with several other officers, were present and expressed them.rlvea satisfied with the colonial am munition.

BREAKFASIN A BALLUON.

Tbe Independencu Beige relafc.a tbe following curinuH story a» illustrative of the eccentricit'e* of Englishmen : — "We re<v>n_mend he following facta to M Juice Verne, who ro'ght certai ly utilise them Two friei ds, M«b ,rB Stanhop" an-". Colvin, wnre r. c ntly «i Hng fac. to fact) In tbe lonl n Jockey Club (sic) playing; a game of eccuie Th<> olake wae important. The I aer w_ s »o offor tbe other ' a breakfast, such as he had never had before.' Mr Stanhope lost. Ho invit.d hio partner to onm- ♦ Mm on the following day. Octo ber 25 h, In Hyde park, for the famou* bre-nfast A j the ttnted hour Mr C.lvin p esen ed blnnelf at 'he re n ' .zvoup. Mr Stanhope was <ita_tding near an i.'fl.ted b-.lloon, m tho car of w'Mch wss an -eronaut super, nter.dir'g tho preparations ft a vovaee In tbe air. As the two friends ertered the balloon, a cook arrived out of breath with cooking appa ratus. Mr Stanhope ordered his cordon h'eu to fix the _ t > ye m the car. T •■•_• h ying been done, he caHed out vlaor-

"*ly, ' Let go,' and the balloon voia m jtstloally m the air. The oook, who h d not counted upon the voyage, uttered cries of fear, but Mr Stanhope, calm as the captain of a gulp iv a storm, aald to him. ' Sow, then, ook these two beefste ks, and lake care that no sparks fall o r. of the stove, or the balloon will explode' The o <ok proo cd.d to ca T ry out the order, and Mr St.nhope, turning to his friend Colvin, mere dead than •live, said, ' I have kept my promise ; this will Da the most ozpecsive brerk fast that ne have ever e*ten. Tinware £800 to pay tor the balloon and £200 as todvßauJty to foe oook/ "

GREAT EXCITEMENT IN WALES ABOUT A MARVELLOUS CURE.

LIVING SIX YEARS WITHOUT GOING

TO BED. Mr Editor, — While spending a few days at the pleasant scasde town of Aberystwith Cardiganshire, Wales, I heard related wba seemed to me either a fabuiou. story or marvellous cure

The story was that of a poor sufterer who had not been able to •ie down m bed for six long year. , given up to die by all doclors, had been speedily cured by some Patent Medicine. I twas related with the more implicit con fidence from the circumstance, as was said, that the Vicar of Llanry_tyd was familiar v.ith 'he facs, and could v^uch for the truth of the 'epoit.

Having a litt'c cu'iority to know how such stories grow m travelling, 1 took the liberty, while at the village of Llanrystyd to oil upon the V ; car, Ihe Rev. T. Fvans, and to enquire about this wonderful cure. Though a total stranger to him, both he and his wife most graciously entertained mc m a half hour's conversation, principally touching the case of Mr Pugh, m which they seemed to take a deep and sympathetic interest, having been familiar *vith his sufferings, and now rejoiced m what seemed to them a most remarkable cure.

The V car remarked that he presumed his name had been connected with the report from h s having mentioned the case to Mr John Thomas, a chemist of Llanon. He said Mr Pugh was formerly a resident of their parish, but was now living m the parish of Lland dcnol.

He strongly vouched Mr William Pugh's character as a respectable farmer and worthy nf credit. I left the. venerable Vicar with a lively sense of the happy relation of a pastor and people, (r < ling that he was one who truly sympathised wth all who are ifflic ted m mind, body, or estate.

On my return to Aberys'with, I was im pressed with a deshe to see Mr Pudi, whoe reputation sto <d so high. Tlis farm is called Pancom-Mawr, signifying "above the dingle," situated near the . ummit of a smooth round hill overlooking a beautiful valley m which is .ituated the lovely ivy-mant'ed Church of Llanddeinol. I found Mr Pugh, apparently about 40 years of age, • t-f medium height, ; ather slight, with a pleasant and intelligent face. 1 told him I had heard of his great affliction and of his remarkable and almost miraculous relief, and that I had come to learn from his own lips what there was ot truth m the reports.

Mr Pugh .''marked that his neighbors had taken a kindly and sympathetic interest m his case for many years, hut of late their interest had been greatly awakened by a happy change m his condition. What you report as having heard abroad, said he, is substantially true, with one exception. I never understood that my case was ever given up as hopeless by any Physicia". 1 have been treated by several Doctors hereabouts, as good as any m Wa! .s, but unfortunately no prescription of theirs ever brought the desired relief. Miteen years ego, he raid, I first became conscious of a sour and deranged stomach and loss of appetite, which the l.'octors told me was Dyspep. ia. What food I could keep m my stomach seemed to do me no good and was often thrown up with painful retchings. This was followed af era time with hoarse ness and a raw soreness of the throat, which the Doctors called bronchitis, and I was treated for that, but with little success. Then eauoe shortness of breath and a sense of suffo cation, especially nights with clammy sweat, and I would have to get out of bed, and sometimes open a door or window m win tei weather to- fill rr.y lungs with the cold air. About six years ago I became so bad th I could not sleep m bed, but had to take my unquiet re- 1 and dr< amy sleep sitting man armchair. My affliction seemed to be working downwards into my bowels as well as up wards into my lungs and throat. In the violent Cou.hing spasms which grew more frequent, my abdomen would expand and collapse, and at times it would seem that I should suffocate. All this time I was re duced ni strength so that I could perform no hard labor, and my sspi ts were consequently much depressed, Early m this last spring I had a still more severe spasmodic attack, and my family and neighbors became alarmed, believing that cer, taioly I would notsuivive, whe a neighbor, who had some knowledge, or had heard of the medicine, sent to Aberystwi'h by the dnvcr of the Omnibus Post, some seven miles distant and fetched a bottle of Mother Seigel's Curative Syrup. This medicine they administered to me according to the directions, when to their surprise and delight no less than my owr, the spasm ceased, I became at ease, and my stomach was calmed. My bowels were moved as by a gentle cathartic, and I felt a sense of quiet comfort all through such as I had not before realised m many years. I culd walk around the house and breathe comfortably m a few hours after I had taken the medicine. I j have continued to take the medicine daily now ; for something over two months and I can lay down and sleep sweetly at nights and have not since had a recurrence of those terrible spasms and sweatings. I have been so long broken down and reduced m my whole system that J have not iried to perform any very hard out door labor, deeming it best to be prudent lest by overexertion I may do myself injury before my strength is fully 'estored. I feel that my stomach and bowels have been and are being thoroughly renovated and renewed by the medicine. In fact 1. feel like a new man. I have been much congratulated by my neighbors, especially by the good Visar of Llanrystyd, who with his sympathetic wife have come three miles to shed tears of joy on my recovery. I bads Mr Pugh goodbye, happy that even one at least among thousands had found a remedy for an aggravating disease. Believine th's re wvkable case of Dyspeptic Asthma should be known to the public, I bee submit the above facts as they are related

TBE ASHBUETON GUABDIaN, MONDAY, JANOARY 10, 18S7



' T. Bollock. TO LET, at a low rental, a Groomed Cottage, fronting Cambridge street, Harapstead, near the Convent. Apply to T. BULLOCK. rro LET, Lots 1 to 13, containing I 3a 3r. 23p , all fronting Alfoi* Forest Road, and adjoining Mr Jamea Smith's property. For particulars spply to T. BULLOCK McCORMICK TWINE BINDER f6_T SALE. FOR SALE a new McCormick Twine Binder. Apply-to - . T. BULLOOK. TO LET, at a low rental, comfortable Cottage m Grey Btreet, nioely situated, and lately m occupation rf Mrs Coutte. Apply to T. BULLC __g. F> EAPING MACHINES for sale at low 9 prices. McCormick Wire Binder, Buckeye Binder, Harvest King, 2 Samu.lßon'B T. BULLOOK. T) LET.- For 3ot 6, years, with o* w:t out a pu-c^auing claose. R.S. 25349. containing 137 ace?, situated near ;h. Grange, at the buck of the Raoeoonrse. Apply to T BpLLOcg. •*-•* — — '"" ''— ' ' Hill"! II M-_M_R-______MM_____». TINWALD. TO LET. —Four roomed Cottage on Graham's Boad, lately m the occu- pation of Mr P. Heron. Apply to T. BULLOOK. OftO AORE * Graß3 Lan^. fronting the MKJVJ MUcham road, about 2£ miles from the Racecourse, being R.S 29934, To L?t for 4 months. Offers will be re- reivfd by the undersigned np to 26th November. ... . T. BOLLOCK. OATS.— A. quantity for Sale; good sample. T. BULLOOK. FOR PALE, or TO LET.— Six-roomed Bouse frontincr the Town Belt st the property of MrR. W. Clayton. Aa ho is leaving for the North Island, this will be sold at a low price. It is well Bituatpd, being a high, dry, and healthy position. If not .old will be le at a low rental to a good tenant Apply te '. T. BOLLOCK. TO LET— At a low rental, Centra Bakery, together with •hop'- and dwelling house. Apply to T. ..%.f_t_OOl_. Tn LEI, a three-roomed Cottage at Trevorton. Rent, 3s 6d per week. Apply to T. BULLOOK. ri O Lt-T— 2 Cottageßin Grey Street I ko* n as Coutta' block ; Rent at 5f per week. . . T. BULLOOK, FOR SALE— Two sets of three leavec harrows, by " Howard." T. BULLOOK. """ ' ' ' " "—" ' " ■ ■' .ii l-t (^OR SALE — Lot 25, fronting the . North Town Belt. Price, £19 Liberal terms if required. Apply to T. BULLOOK. m '" tmm "■" ' '" ■ «-«--__-_____________ i TO PAINTERS. TO LET at a low rental, Shop b Dwelliughoase m Moore stiet lately m occupetlon of Mr Lucas. BULLOOK -' * Bee Hives. FOR SALE, a number oL ßar franwl BEE HIVj-S, at a very W prlop. GEO. JAMESON, IJ4O Ashburton, —■■_.. ■ _.—■_■_■_■_-.. .,.■-._■_.■■ ».. , ,|,  . mmmmmm mmmam CENTRAL HOT EL. JW. MoRAE having taken the abort a Hotel, sollolts a share of patronagt from the people of Ashbnrton and sur» rounding dlijtrlot? Best Brands of Wlnt't Spirits and Rsi£' : ■ Good Stabling Fo6ds, Osb Smii-iXVO. Horses and Buggies to let on hire* prioes to meet the times. For the convenience of traveller, hansom cab will meet all train*.



MUSIC. MRS A. C. CLARIDGE is prepared to receive PDPILS for PIANOFORTE and ORGAN Terms on Application Cox street, Ashburton. 9668 ASHBURTON COUNTY COUNCIL. NOTICE is hereby given that the subjoined resolution was adopted by the Aohburton County Councl at a Special Meeting of the Cuncil held this day, and that the stud resolution will be submitted for confirmation at a Special Meeting of the Council, which will be held on FKIDAY, the 14th day of January, 1887, at 4 oVock m the afternoon. [Resolution.] " Reßolved — That this Council do make a Special Order adopting " The Local Bodies Loans Act, 1886," and that euch Special Order be as follows, that is to say: — ' SPECIAL ORDER. In pursunnce and exercise of tho powers vested m it hy " The T oral Bodies Loans Act, 1886, "The Counties Act, 1876/' and the several Actß amending the same, the County Council of tho Com. ty of ' shbur ton doth hereby adopt the provisions of " Tbe Local Bodieß Loans Act, 1886." Provided always that ;he operation of the said Act .hall be . limited to a loan of £3500, which this Council proposes to borrow from the Government under the provisions of "The Government Loana to Local Bodie. Act 1886," for the purpose of constructing a Tramway from the Mount Somers Railway Station to the Mount Fomers Coal Pit, near the mouth of the River Stour. Resolved further, that this Special Order shall take effect imme- diately upon the making therpof ." Dated this 13th day of December, 1886 By ordev. F. MAINWARING, 12°78 Clerk of the Council. Ashbnrton A. & P. Association Show. ASHBURTON TO THE FRONT. i tirand Show OF A SFBURTON TITAN Ui< ACTURED TWEEDS, TARTANS BLANKETS, FLANNELS FINGERING WOOLS SHIRTINGS, DRESS TWEEDS COLORED FLANNELS NAVY SERGES CRICKETING FLANNEL?, &o. All the above (loods have been PURCHASE.!* BY ANDREW ORR And will be offered for 6alo immediately after the Christohurch Show (whero they will be exhibited^. These Goods are admitted to be superior ;o anything ot the kind over offered a Ashbnrton, both for style, finish, and quality. Orders for suits should be given at once to secure the best patterns. ANDREW ORR



Bub' nogs Notice-. W. A. WOOD'S iIPEOYEI) HAEYESTER WITH IMPROVED IRON FRAME TWINES I.I.U>Bt •_ jN'SW BUNDLE CARRTE Ft ATTACHMENT . THE BEST HARVE-Tfc_R AN' BINDER IN THB WORLD. It has the following important advantage*, com!, ir.ed m no other Harve3-er, i and many of thtra aro exclusive with it. 1. Perfect balance of tho entire macbiio. Try 15 B'n'er cpen at hack, affording pareaga Ot it m all » ositions th?. lon ;2at r> c or wheat 2. Extraordinary ea.e of draught 16. Vibrating bnttlnp bond of iron and wood 8, Unequalled perfection of the {.eariij — durable, and vrorkir.g t_ perfection to n. my o' power— great durnbiliry 17. Packer fi .ge^s, ac in/r m pairp, M-raightaQ* 4. No side draught and no n..ck we ! crltt in£ tho grain instead of tangling it 6. Malleab'e iron U3ed wherever pincMci.de, 18. Reliable binder trip, aeiz'ng the bundUt combining ._K_tn<. a and strength w th prec : sion '< 6. Reela adjustable horizontally and rcrbi* 19. Stationary twine knife, cutting but OM cally, and with changeable sp-. Ed Btring, and remaining ah.rp a long tuat 7. Angle iron finger-bar, strengthened with 20. Twine bolder which never loses the cad ot Bteel back plate the twine 8. Steel-faced malleable iron guards bolted t 21. Absolute certainty of tying mechanism.- not the finger-bar only when new, but after long use. 8. Trussed platform and gear frame, keeping 22. Unequalled simplicity, perfection anitsHf the journals m line bility of entire knotting apparatus 10. Simple and reliable raising and lowering 23. Enot tied close to Dpndl_-.une««aße4 device for both wheels economy of twine 1 1 . Adjustable grain fender at back of platform 24. Fewer parts than anp other binder «rar am 12. Perfect tilting apparatus — effective m the market saving lodged and tangled gran 26. Hghenr, quality of materials, of mecbafca 19. Rnie-dmain frame, ciwiny obstructions construction, and of finish a«d de ri furrowe 14 Liqh.eßt running binding mechanism ever mado j It. has tha only successful hurdle carri -r known. Tho carpet is a valuable acquisition to thi farmer, s>nd is adding to »he nlready unequalled popularity oi ' the Walter A.. Wool iader. Thousands have been cold, and every parchaser is delighted with its operation It saves labor, time and grain, and pays for itself : m a few days. This compiuy his b _ea b-iHiig b.a iar . for fch j genera' marV-fc for ten yo.ra. w» . first a tht br_u(.h of >.avi .faotura, aad 03!.-_ this impro ved and perfeofcsd machine, thtsult of its uneqalled experience aad facilities, a. the most complete, moßt practical, and mos Batisfaotor bnder yet produced. ¥. PERRIMAN, AGENT FOR W. A. WOOD STEEL WHEEL BINDER. W. PATCH! 3m TENT, TARPAULIN, FLAG, AND^ HORSECLOTH MANUFACTURE*. A LARGE STOCK ALWAYS ON HAND OF TENTS OF ALL SIZES CALICO, DUCK, TWILL, AND CANVAS. —————— ——»___•_ Manilla Rope, Plough Lines, Fishing Lines, Clothes and Garden Lines. IRON AND WOODEN BLOCKS, Special attention is called to the well assorted STOCK OF REAPER AND BINDER CANVASES, All made on the Premises. Battens and Canvas kept m stock, and repairs promptly executed. Tarpaalins fro_» 6x8t024 x3O always m stock. Oilskin Clothing made on the Premises. MARQUEES from 12 x 24 to 25 x 65 ON HIRE. Ail Orders by Letter or Telegram Promptly Attended t«. W- PATCHING., 10861 EAST STREET, ASHBURTON.



Pa lie tfot'i-es NEW. ZEALAND i-AILWAY ■.. (Canterbury Division ) b GATHERING COCK SFO'VT S RED ON RAILWAY RESERVES. 1 .-__ PERMISSION t© Collect Grass Feed on the Railway Line may be obtained from any Ganger or luspector of Per- manent way m Canterbury. By order. J'MhS BUHNETT, District Engineer, Working Railways. Hailwav Kn_ir-er'B Office, Chri_tchurcb, 6th January, 1887 152 1 MRS MANHIRE, FANOY GOODS WAREHOUSE, Si_UNDERB' BDILDINQB,- East street, FANOY STATIONERY, Toys, and Christmas Presents m variety. Christmas Cards, &c, &c. Ladies' and Children's Pinaforeß and Aprons, tf c , &c 9624 BLANOARD'S IODINE OF IRON PILLS. \PPEtOYED by the Acadumv of Medici io of Patia, are specially recommended by tho Medical Oelobritioß of the World for Scrofula (Tumors, King's Evil, etc), the early stages of Consumption, Constitutional Weak- ness, Poorness of Blood, and for stimulating and regulating its periodic conrse. None genuine nnles. signed " Blancard, 40, rue Bona- parte, Paris." Sold by Druggists and Chemists throughout the Colonies. LOST OR STOLEN. LOST or » tolen from a mob of horses at Hackthorne, about the 10th of December, a light draught dark bay FILLY. 3 years old ; black points, white star on forehead, no brand, light m girth Any person Riving information about or returning the animal will be rewarded. If stolen a substantial reward will be ■mid on conviction of tbe offender. I§3l O J HARPER _. ■ ' MOUNT &.MERS ROAD DISTRICT CLOSING ROAD. PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that m accordance with the provisions of " The Public Works Act, 1882," the Mount Somers Poad Board propose to close the Road hereinafter described, and : a plan is deposited for. innpection at Mr Hood'B, Mount Somers. Description. The Road proposed to be closed com- mences at its junction with tho Mount Somers- Alford Road, at »he north-eaßt corner of Reserve 2236 and extends thence m a south-easterly and south- westerly direction, a distance of one mile five hundred and eighteen links and decimal 9 of one link, to its junction with tbe Mount Somers Tramway Reserve at the south-east corner of Hural irection 29599, and is bounded on tho west I y Reserve 2236 and Rural Sections 29600, 27790 and 29599, and on the east »-y t Rural Sections 24748. 29574 and 27791, ( as delineated on tbe maps of tbe Chief - Surveyor of the Provincial District of Canterbury, Block XII, Alford Survey District. A. E. PEACHE, Chairman Mount Somers Road Board November 16th, 1886. 1192 J _____ ______________-__-_-_-__-____- - ( SOUTH CANTERBURY DISTRICT. * DISTRICT ORDERS. Headqnarler 3 , Tlmaro, 4.h Janoa-y, 1887. « 1 GOVERNMENT PARADES of the J , undermentioned Corps m Soub * Canterbury Distr'ct will be hold at the « respective Drill Sheds at 7-30 pm. on the dates shown below. The Paradea m January will count as Daylight Parades. Tlmarn Naval Artllery, O. Battery N Z, Reeiment A»--il'ery, Timxru Rifl«B— January 20tb and 27th, February lOto and 24th, March 10th nnd 24 h. Ashburton Rifles, Asbburton Guards— January 17th and 24th. February 7th and 21st, March 7ih and 21at. Geraldino Rifles— January 18th and 25th, February Bth and 22nd, March Bth and 22nd. Temuka Rifles— Ja- nary 19th and 26th, February 9th and 23rd, March 9th and 23rd. Wain. ate Rifles January 2lst and 28th, February ll*h and 25th, March 11' h and 25 h. 2. The Officer commanding Dlstrot hereVy npp inla Officers commanding Co.ps to administer the oath of allegi- ance to men on enrolment m their [ respective Corps, »a provided m clause 11, Defence Act, 1886. By ordar. STUART NEvVALL, 1«33 Mnjor, District Adjutant. I FAYARD AND BLAYN PAPER SIXTY years of great soccesß proclaim its superiority m the treatment of Violent Colds, Irritation of the 0 ! c. t, Aching. Sprains, Sprains, Sores. Scads, Corns, Bunions, Hoft Corns, etc. This medicine, the property of which has been established more than half a century by thousands of cures, ia of an invaln- abla use m many inflammatory diseases against which there are not many eft. actons remedies, and ifl therefore justly considered by a gre<t number of our most eminent physicians aB the most active and least irritating agent m the above affections. ..... In order to avoid counterfeiting, Messrs Fayard and Blayn'a signature has to be required on every roll of paper and on the box. _ _..,-. -» . Wholesale 30. Bue Somt-Mem, Paris (France), and sold by all Chemists m the ' Colonies. __________M»MiM—^— —————— ————— —————— —■—■ ■ » A. Harrison. _______ Alfred Harrison, ACOTIONEEii, BTOOK AND ESTATE AGENT AND VALUATOR. SATURDAY SALE at 12 o'olook sbarr, — Horses, Cattle, Pigs, Produce and Merchandise. Agent Norwich Union Fire Insurance Oompany . FOR SALj-- Moveable Hot on pair wheels ; tw bunks. Champion Wa ' Machine, 60i, Oall aushing Seed Sowor, by Haxton and Beatie cheap. Ploughs, Harrows, and other Imple- ments. Ohey'esmore Club Trioycle, the best kind made— cheap Piano, by Bord, nearly new. Cheap Spring Cart— Cheap 1 Chaffcutter, by Bentall String Binder by Wood, good as new, very chenp • TO LET Five-roomed Cottage, O^x street ; rent very low to good tenant ALFREDIIARmSON,



J_l 1 - SHBU RTON 00 UNTY HUM' OLCB ' 'JIBE ANI'-UaL GENERAL MEBT- . *- I s G of M«mb?rs «ill be held at r x /hittVa H..,fil. Ashburton, on TUES- UoJ RVSNING MFXT, 11th January, 1887, at 8 p.m. Bh.rp. All Members are t'jrsicularly ..-.quested to »t l ».nd. ] CEUIL WROUGHT ON, 1 56 For Kecm»a.-y. . — ----———IS I ■!■_■■ ■■ _■ ■! I [ At. :t on.. ASHBURTON : WOOL JULES MESSRS MILES & CO.- --i "TIT ILL bold their THIRD SALE of ft WOOL BY AUCTION at MR, G. JAMESON'S STORES About the Middle of January Next J. T. FO.'D. Auctioneer. GEO JAMESON. Agent, l-'°9s ..BhtMivt n. _"____!_!_________——'————"■——_»«——_— i_____———— ———__. Public Notices. Jr HERRj_Y give notice that all L CAITLE found TkES PASSING on my property, known as Hodgson's Island, will be IMPOUNDED, and Claim made for suc h trespass, JOSEPH WARD; Ashburton, December Bth, 1886. 155 TENDER^ ~~ rrENDERS wa»:tsd for CUTTING } TYING, STOOKING, and STACK- ING 13 Acres of WHEAT. Apply to J. HANCOX, 1 49 Allen ton. SHEARING. f'pHE EWE SHEARING commences \ at COLDSTREAM on THURSDAY, January 13. Wanted Wool Rollers, Wool Pressers, ard General Hands. 139 C. H. DOWDING. HAMPSTEAD TOWN BOARD. N'.'T'CE. OCCUPIERS of Property fronting oa nil Roads m this liatrict are re- quired to REMOVE the GORSE, &c, , from tho Roads fronting their Property, . within 14 dayß from this date. By order. B HUGHES, 1 58 Clerk. HARVEST TENDERS. | fTIENDEBS are invited for REA.PING, ! -L TYING, and STACKING 35 Acreß , WHEAT and 20 Acres OAVS. Gate \ must be tied with string. Tenders to , be addressed to Mr Bobt Maclniyri., , from whom all particulars can be ob- ', tamed. Tenders to close at 5 p.m on F .IDAY, Uth in-t. 1 60 , ASHBURTON COUNTY COUNCIL. ; r^ENDERS ARE INVITED FOR :— j I J AUXILIARY WATER SUPPLY from Wskanni Creek, m two contracts. Plans and specifications can be seen at ] Council Office, and- tenders, addres'ed to Chairman, to be Bent m not luter than 11 o'clock a.m. FRIDAY, Uth January, 1887. By order. WILLIAM BAXTER, 1*54 County Engineer. EISBOLUTIO-T OF PARTNERSHIP NOTIOB is hereby given that tha Partnership hitherto existing be- tween the undemigued as Auctioneers and Oommis_ion Agents has this day , been dissolved by mutual consent. The , uninesfl will m (future be carried on by j J. O. Duncan on his own account, who j will rrodve all amounts due to the firm ] and di noharge all llabilitier. Dated this 10th d*v of January, 188?. J O. DONOAN. JOHN ORAWSHAW. Witness — John A. Oayqim., Solicitor, Ashbnrton. 1 61 D. McFarlane, FAMILY GEOOER AND Tea Dealer, Retail Premises : BURNETT ST. & EAST ST., ASHBURTON. 4 LL GOODS GUARANTEED FIRST A. QUALITY, And Sold at Lowest Prices m town for Cash, as following priceß will prove, PRICE LIST OF GROCERIES, &c, FOR JANUARY, 1887 :— New Season Tea, per box, 10s 6d, 12a 6d, 16s 6d, 18a, 21s do 21b caddies, 6s each Boat White Sugar, per lb, 2sd, 3d SJd New Xmas Fruit, per lb, Eiemes, 7d Currants, 6d Sultanas. 7d Val-ntias. 8d ■Mttß catels, Ib and Is 6 d English Peel. lOd and Is Preserved Ginger, 9d Prunes lOd  lib hoxeß Figs. 7d each Naw Season's Jams. 6s 3d and 5s 6d per doz. Marmalade, Od per tin S.igo. 2.d ; Tapioca, 2_d ; Rice, 2_d ; Corn- flonr, BJd per lb Arrowroot, 8d per lb Dried A pples, 6d per lb ' Iloqr (best), 6s per 60 lb basr Oatmeal (Mob's), 3. 3d per 261 b bag Salmon (best), 7s 6d per doz _...___ Herrings, 6s Gd per doz *~ yeters, 6a 6d per doz Preserved Bloaters, 9d per tin Pickles -id, 7d, and 8d pe' bottle : Brawn, _ib tins for le 3d each . heep'f Tongnea, 21b tins for Ib 9d each Fry's Cocoa, le 51b per lb ' Fudson'B Oocoa, 3s _er lb Ireservt-d Fruit, 21b'tins, Is and Is Gd each Coffee, Is 6d, Is Bd, In lOd per lb ' T ?sence of Lemon, 6d ppr bottle : C'lndles— Parrafine. 8d ; Sperms, 4Jd lb by box ; Hoap, per bar, l£d, 2J J, 3d, 6d, Bd, (Od j Kean'a Bus 10<1 per lb ' . J lacking and Blacklead, 9d per doz I'earV Soap, Is 3d re; box s "Vinegar (English), 2>t 6d per gallon l Kop Bitters, 8s per bottle [ ineg-.l'fl w yrnp, 2a 9d per bottle , 'J'obacco — N »il.od, 4s 9d, 6s, 6s 6d per lb t Twist, 6a - Juno, 6s 6d ; Ruby, 6a ' -no's Fruit Salt,, 2s 9d per bottle • i'ricopherons, la per bottle : Anife Polish, 8d per _n Golden Syrup. 21b tins, 9d each f F'_>_enc- Rennet ('Jro >se & Blackwell'e) Ib bottle f Patent Groats, 9d per tin ; Heave's Food, lid pur tin akaro.-. Oheese, 7d per lb Eerowne, per tin, 7s 8s 6d, 16. Gd Australian Safety Matches, 4d per doz packets ' ilb Tins Bherbert, 4d per tin &o , Ac. . FOR QUALITY AliL QTJATiTITY ; OKALLENGE THE TRADE.



, Advertiting Cfco&ts. ''It has become so common to bogin an article, m an c egant interesting style, " Then run it into some fid^ertisonjent, that we avoid all such. "And pimp y call attention to the uteri's of Hop Bitters m as plain, honest terms as possible, "To induce poop'e '* To give t' civ one trial, wliich so proves the'r value that they will never use anything else." «• The Remedy so favorably notioerl m all the papers, Religious and secular, is " Having p. largo Bale, and is supplanting all other medicines. " There is no denying the virtues of the Hop plant, and the proprietors of Hop Bitters have shown great shrewdness and ability * * * • "In compounding a medicine whose virtues are so palpable to everyone's observa- tion." Did She Di* ? "Not " Sho lingered and suffered along, pining away all thft time for years," ''The doct-TS doing her no good." " And at lant was cur d by this Hop Bitten the papers Bay so much about."' "Indeed! Indeed!" <c l-sow thankfnl w© should he for that medicine." A Daughter's Misery- " Eleven years oar daughter goffered on a bed of misery, " From a complication of kidney, liver, rheumatic trouble and nervcut debility, " Under the care of the beat physicians, " Who gave her disease various names, " Bnt no relief, " And now she is restored to us m good health by as simple a remedy as Hop Hitters, that we had shunned f.r years bef« re using it Thb Pakbnts. Prosecute the Swindlers !( If when .you call for Amerioan Hop Bitters {see green, twig »f Hop* on the white label and Dr Soule'B name bloivn m the bottle), tht vendor hands out anything but American Hop Bitters refuse it and shun the vendor as you would a viper ; and if he has taken your money for anything cite indiot him for the fraud and sue him for damages for the swindle, and we will pay you liberally for (he oonvio* tion.