DIARY

Moonlight Evenings.

The Moon at 3 days old shines till. about 8 o'olook. The Moon at G days old shines till about half-past 10 o'olook. Tho Moon at 8 days old shines till nearly 1 o'clock m the morning. The Moon at 12 days old shines from BUndown till about 4 m the morning. The Moon at 15 days old is full, and shines all night. The Moon at 18 days old rises about 9 p.m. and shines till morning, The Moon at 21 days old rises about 11 -p.m. and shines till morning. The Moon at 24 days old rises about 2 a.m. and chines til morning, The Moonat 27 days old rises about 4 a.m. and shines till sunrise.

BIRTH.

Thomas —On 17 th November, the wife ot D. Thomas, auctioneor, Ashburton, of a son .

The Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 1887. LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL REFORM.

The adjourned debate on the ques tion of reform of the Council on the lines laid down m the motion brought forward by Sir F. Whitaker a week previously wa3 resumed on Thursday, when contrary to anticipation, the motion was dealt with directly instead of being disposed cf by a side wind. The result was, however, just what ninety-nine persons out of a hundred, who have watched our Parliamentary proceedings for any considerable num ber of years, would have expected — a refusal to initiate any self-imposed system of reform. The debate was resumed by the Hon Mr Mantell who tabled the following amendment which was accepted by the Attorney-General as a substantive motion : — " To omit all vroids after * that ' down to * the mover,' with a view to insert the words 1 a Select Committee be appointed by ballot to consider and report upon the question whether or not the number of members of this Council should be reduced to one half of the number cf the House of Representatives, and if so, as to the best plan by which such reduction can be effected." Mr Mantell remarked that personally he had no objection to a reduction m the number of members, but thought that if the matter were referred to a Select Com mittee it would meet the views of the Council. It is somewhat remarkable that the general tone of the speeches of the honorable Councillors, who spoke to the question, was one of opposition to reform and an expression of opinion that such reform was not wanted by the country, but was a matter which rested entirely with the Government of the day. The Hon Mr Hart made a practical suggestion to the effect that no further appointment to the Council should be made until, by death or resignation, the number of members bad been reduced to 35 and that after that no further appointments should be made unless with the consent of four-fifths of the House of Representatives. This, it strikes us, is about; as far, m ft* direction, of 3

reducion of the number of members! of tte Council, as ihe Special Com mittet will allow themselves to go. It is vey evident that of their own free will, they refuse to have their number reducd. The only reduction they will recogiise is that caused by death or resigiation. In the matter of honor arium however, they are not quite so inexoable. as more than one member, m the course of the debate, intimated that Ihey considered that members of Coun:il were not put to such incon venieice or expense as were the meraters of the House of Representa tives. We may, therefore, feel pretty certah that the Government will accept the swings to be effected m this direc tion and the gradual reduction, by death or resignation, of the number of mem»ers as being about the best, if not lie only, possible scheme of reform of th« Legislative Council.

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Mr H. G. Wright has been elected to th« vaoait seat on the Board of Eduoation.

Tie acceptances for the first day's races of the ishburton Spring Meeting dose this evenng at nine o'clock,

Th) Beoond representation of the " Trial of John Barleycorn " will take place at the Oddfellows' Hall on Tuesday evening next.

Tie fortnightly meeting of the Helpmate Diviiion, Sons and Daughters of Temperance Benifit Society, was held at the Division's Boobs last evening, and notwithstanding the wet weather there was a fair attend ance; During the evening a lengthy conver. sation ensued arising out of a suggestion to hold a temperance demonstration and garden party some time m January. It was thought that the other temperance* bodies' m the town and neighbourhood would unite for this purpose, and subsequently a Committee was appointed to confer with them, and report at next meeting. Other matters of interest to the order received attention, and one aspect of tho drink question, whioh came under review, is also to be further considred at the next meeting.

At a meeting held at Christohuroh on Thursday night it was decided to establish a labor union here. Mr W. H. Honking was elected president. A resolution was passed urging Government to provide work other than that at Kaikoura for the unemployed. At the Wesleyan District Meeting at Christ churoh on Thursday it was reported that there were m Canterbury 80 Wealeyan Churches and preaching places, 2205 mem. bere, and] 12,700 attendants on public worship. The meeting resolved to request the Conference to petition Parliament to declare the totalisator illegal. ' A man m Utah who has only one wife is talked of as " comparatively speaking, a baohelor." i The " Queenslander " reports that the ■ shearing at Messrs Wallace and Casey's Nor. manby atation is this year being done by Mr Wolseley'a machines. There are six m nse ; they are working smoothly, and, though somewhat Blow, are doing beautiful work. With miorobes m the drinking water, tyrotozicon m ice cream, malaria m water* melons, Bright's disease m beer, and paralysis m tea, wherewithal (asks the agonised editor of the "Bangitikei Advooato), may the thirsty soul refresh himself m summer time ? Melinite must not be allowed to oome into contact with any fat, oil, or fatty material, else there is a danger of explosion. This order is consequent upon the experi ments made at Belforfc as to the oause of the recent terrific oxplosinn. " Helen's Babies " is still a mine of wealth to its American publisher. The 200 th edition is just being printed.

The St. Louis " Globe Democrat " of Oct. Bth, speaking of the depressed condition of the wool market m the United States, cays it so mystified the factories m that city that a secret investigation was recently on foot and diaolosed one of the biggest rings among the Eastern manufacturers and New York and Boston Custom House officials ever organised m Amerioa. It has been found out that the New York and Boston Customs official have been tystematioally undervaluing imported wool, and havo loaded the market with it. Tha Bostonians deny the St. Louis impeaob mont.

According to " Jeweller and Metalworker " a ourioußly considerate invention has just been produoed by a Frenohman. m the shape of a noiseless clook, for usa more especially m siok rooms. In plaoe of the usual pendulum the hands are set m motion by the unrolling of a chain, the end of which is fastened to a buoy floating m a tank of liquid. This fluid escapes at a uniform rate, and can be utilised to feed a lamp wiok, thus giving the apparatus the double charaoter of a olook and lamp. When the lamp is lighted the necessary diminution of liquid takes plaoe by combus tion, at other times by a carefully-regulated dropping. The idea is a good one, and will tommend itself to all who are blessed with " nerves " for use m other than sick rooms, for whioh the clook was primarily designed.

The "Tuapeka Times" Btates that on a largo property not many miles from Tuapeka the weekly consumption of mutton was m one month, not very long ago, aßmuoh as 193 full grown sheep, or something like 401 b per week per man. The average for the whole year round on the Bame station has been 133 sheep weekly for some time back. Lately, however, the proprietor went into figures on the subject, and very naturally came to the conoluaion that 401 bof mutton was a big weekly allow ance for one man, and accordingly suggested that the allowance should be reduced to 201 b & week, or at the rate of lib a meal for three meals a day. The protest of the men almost amounted to a strike, and the ory of starva tion was raised^all over the place ; and the outcome of the irjjuotiae is that a number of the men have taken to " tuoker " themselves. Strange to say, the very men who talked of starvation on 201 bof mutton a week are now thriving on rabbit flesh, and keeping them- Bolves comfortable at a cost of aboaJ 4s 6d per week.

TO-DAY'S TELEGRAMS.

Sadden Death. Auckland JNovembec 18. Colonel Lyon died suddenly this morniog, Home Rule. Mr W. A. Mctiithuf, M.P., will pro. b*b'y deliver an add toes on Home Kule here. Improvements. The Onehonga Woollen Mllla are to be lighted by electricity. ! More Scab. Kblson, November 18. A slight outbreak of ecab has been dis covered at David Korr'B ran at Motopiko. It is supposed to have come from wild sheep m the bush. Coal. Tauranga, November 18. seam of ooal has been found at Tepnke and from present appearances it is likely to be workable. This ia the first ooal found m this district. Chamber of Commerce. Palmbkstok Worth, No ember 18. A Cnatnber of Oommeroe has been fotmed here. Beer Duty. Pascoe, a brewer, h*a been fined £30 for several breaches of the Beer Duty Act. Resistance. Wellington, November 18. The City Council has deolded to resist the foreshore oWims of Luke and Sons for £26.600, and T. G McCarthy for £6000. Fire. A fire broke out m the Wellington Club at 3.16 this morning. It originated m the woodwork at the back of the kitohen range and the fire ran up the walls to wards the roof. The dffioalty of getting at the seat of the fUmes baffled the efforts of the brigade for nearly an hour, bat they managed to coDfine the outbreak to the southeastern corner of the building. There waß a large number of gueßte staying at the Club but no panic ensued. The damage to the building is roughly eßti mated at £1000, and the furniture £2000. The building was Insured for £7500 and the stock of wines and furniture for £2950, the rUks being held by the follow ing offioes : — Snath British, Colonial. New Zealand, Sun, Victoria, Liverpool London and Ginb», Imperial and Royal.

TELEGRAPHIC NEWS.

BRITISH AND FOREIGN.

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MR CHAMBERLAIN IN NEW YORK.

New YobKj November 16. Mr Joseph Chamberlain, M.P., Chief British Commissioner for the Canadian Fisheries Arbitration, was entertained at a banquet given m his honor by the New York Chamber of Commerce last evening. Mr Chamberlain expressed himself hopeful of an amicable settle ment of the dispute.

THE EMPEROR WILLIAM.

Berlin. November 16.

His Imperial Majesty the Emperor William went for a drive to-day for the first time since his illness.

THE AUSTRALIAN FLEET.

London, November 16. H.M.S. Calliope has been attached to the Australian fleet.

FI JI.

The "Morning Post" advocates Victoria governing Fiji, and the other colonies assisting by contributing to any deficit that may accrue.

THE FRENCH SCANDAL.

Baroness Seilliere declares that her Kuchan4 - gavo ML Wilson turn million francs m order to obtain army contracts. The French Press are making incessant attacks on M. Wilson and President Gicvy.

SIR M. HICKS-BEACH.

Sir Michael Hicks-Beach states that the affection of his eyes prevents his rejoining the Government.

THE DONCASTER ACCIDENT.

Samuel Taylor (driver* and Robert Davis (fireman), of the Manchester, Sheffield, and Lincolnshire train, have been acquitted of the charge of man slaughter preferred against them m connection with the recent collision at Hexthorpe Junction, near Doncaster, whereby five people were killed.

THE CROWN PRINCE.

The breaking of a tumor has relieved the Crown Prince. Dr. Braman is m constant attendance, and will perform tracheotomy if the symptoms of suffo cation are manifested .

THE PANAMA CANAL.

M. de Lesseps has appealed to the French Premier for permission to issue lottery bonds m order to raise a heavy loan to partially complete the Panama Canal.

DEATH OF BAKER PASHA.

Alixltudbia., November 17.

Received November 18, 1.15 p. to.)

News has reached here of the death at Tel El Kebir, from fever, of Baker Pasha (Valentine Baker) formerly Colonel m the British Army.

AUSTRALIAN.

[RBSOTER's TELEGRAMS — OOPYBIGIW.]

MR DALLEY.

Sydney, November 17. The Right Hon. W. D. Dalley is failing very greatly m health. .

HANLAN AND BEACH.

Hanlan and Beach are m excellent condition for the contest and interest m the race is increasing very mucb, Beach being the favorite.

H.M.S. RAVEN.

H.M.S. Raven leaves here for New Zealand m the course of a few days.

UNSEASONABLE WEATHER.

The weather recently has been very unseasonable throughout the colony.

NAVAL DEFENCE SCHEME.

Brisbane, November 17.

(RerelVad November 18, 1.15 p.m )

In the Assembly this evening the Premier moved leave to introduce a Bill for a scheme of naval defence, but the motion was received with the greatest opposition, m which a number of Ministerialists joined, and up to a late hour there was no likelihood of the introduction of the motion being carried.

PARLIAMENTARY.

LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL.

Thursday— Novfmbee 17. The Council met at 2.30 p.m. PETITIONS. , A number of petitions were presented. PAIRY TRODUCB EXPORT TRABE. A Select Committee ■ wj»a appointed to report on the best method of promoting the dairy produce export trade of the oolony. RBFOEM OF THE COUNCIL. The debate on Sir Frederick v7hitaker's motion relative to reform of the Council, was resumed, Sir Frederick Whitaker withdrew his motion m favor of an amendment by Mr Mantell— "That a Seleot Committee to consider the subject should be appointed by ballot." After considerable discussion Mr Man toll's motion wa3 carried on a division — Ayes 20, Noes 17. The Council adjourned at 4.15 p.m. to next day.

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.

Thursday — November 17.

The House met at 2 30 p m. LOCAL INDUSTRIES- Mr Moss gave notice to ask whether Governmbnt would, during the recess, appoint a Royal Commission to report on the best means of protecting local in dustries.

QUESTIONS Keplying to questions, It was stated that (iovernment could not introduce a Public Advances on Land Bill this session ; th»t there was no intention to alter the route of the Main Nonh Trunk Railway, but no further contraots would be let until after the delivery of the Publio Works Statement; that the show of hands at nominations was useless, and a l provision would be ,made, whea dealing with electoral laws, for doing away with it ; that a Bill would be introduced to legalise certain expenditure by municipal bodies where rightly incurred, and to provide against tuture cases ; thnt there was no foundation for the statement at tributed to the Bishop of Auckland that Government were prepared to make con siderable concessions to fhoae asking^ for a transference of education to religious bodies ; that the Government Life In surance Department had not refased to make further advances by way of loan on mortgage ; that if necessary further legislation would be introduced to aboliab or modify the landlord's right of distress. THE SPEAKER'S RULIKG

Sir Jutiaa Yogel Bsk d tho Premier what opportunity he wou'd ttfford him to nu^e resolutions with refereuce to the question of the Spe.ker'a ruling, which he had re' erred to last night.

The Premier said ho would be happy to consider thd m&tner, but he was not m a position to reply at present rite Ju'ius Yogel then said he should give notice to move ihe resolutions on going into C mraiuee of Supply, and if any eubapqaent arrangement were made they oould le taken ofi the Order P>per, He then gave notice of the resolutions referring to the Speaker's ruling, which he had eimmeratad pruvionaly. The points were theae: — He would aßk the opinion of the House whether the worda " want of knowledge of the world, of men and manners " were a disorderly expression ; he would blbo ask whether the House concurred m the ruling that the expression '» obvious want of knowledge of the asageß amongst petaonß who have been accua- I tomed to mix: with good eooitty " was disorderly; then he would ask the House !to allow h m to propose a resolution to the effeot that Standing Order 393 should be amended so that the Speaker should not, without the wlah of the Honae ex jpreafed by vote without debate, have power to clear the galleries cf strange j 'he would alao ask the House to express an opinion that it ia irregular to allow a i resolution to be pat about wjrda uttered by an honorable member unles* these words are taken down In accordance with the provisions of the Standing Orders ; another point he Bhould raise was this, that the Spaa'-er had exceeded his power m naming him, and he would fnrtber raise the point that the Speaker had exceeded his power m ordering him out of the House.

COMPENSATION. Mr Monk . drew attention to what he considered was a gross scandal, and a reflection on the Dnblio servloe. He referred to the caae of the yonnger Lewis, who was recently a clerk m the Naive Department, bat who hid been recom mended to a warmer climate on account f 111 health. He pointed out that this officer received a retiring allowanoe after it was known be had received a better appointment, and ha thought this was an improper proceeding whioh the House should inquire into. He moved the ad journment of the House. Mr Ballanoe said the simple faota of the case were that Lewis while m the Govern ment employ was taken dangerously ill, and it was represented that there was no ohanoe of his returning to doty. Money compensation Was granted by the Auditor- General, and '.here was no knowledge of Lewis having received another appoint* ro en t before he received (he conn enaction. There waa no acandal whatever m the case, aud he challenged the fullest enquiry Into it by the Public Acoounta Committee. Mr Mitoheleon said he had already ex plained the portion of the whole matter to the House on a previous day. He thought there was nothing at all improper m the payment of £ii made to Lewis as retiring allowanoe. Mr Richardson (Kalapoi) said that, after the explanation of the Native Minister, Mr Monk should offer an apology. Mr Monk was sorry If he had imputed any slur to the officers of the department, but he thought publio money should Dot be used ip t^ls way. There waa a strong belief abroad 'tiiae this money was obiained m an underhand $ay"." If he had done wrong m bringing the matter before the House, he had done it innocently. The matter then dropped. HARBOE BILL. On the motion for the third reading of the Wanganul Harbor Bill, Mr Brace justified the action he took In opposing (he Bill. Dr Newman opposed the third reading of the Bill, and was speaking up to the 5.30 p.m. adjournment. The House resumed ab 7.30 p.m. DIVORCE EXTENSION AMENDMENT BILL. Mr Samuel moved the second reading of the Divorce Extension Amendment Bill. He spoke strongly m favor of its provisions, which enacted the following grounds for divorce; — Desertion, habitual drunkennef.?, ooupled with neglect or cruelty, conviction of or imprisonment for a crime, violent assault, adultery, and incurable Insanity. He pointed out Jhat m the present state of the law a woman could not get a divorce from her husband on the ground of adultery only, and many hardships were Buffered by persons being coupled for lift) wjth habitual criminals, lunatics, or partners who had deserted [them. Provision was also made to pre vent the publication of evidence until judgment wn.a glvun If necessary. Sir Julias Yogel protested against the measure ou the ground that it further aggravate the want of uniformity m the marriage lawfl ol the Empire. Moreover it went m the direction of enabling people who were tired of the marriage tie to dissolve it <rith little trouble. There was 110 protection m it against collusion. He was not altogether disposed to gay that habitual drunkenness on 'the part of the man oaght not to be a good ground for grantteg 8 dlvorpe to the but ho

advanced rufous objeotlooi to other pro visions, chit fly adverting to the danger t«3 ivooiety involved m the proposed change! . The proposal to make Insanity a retion fop divorce he characterised ai horrlblt, and offering indaoements to falsely Inoar aerate people Id asylums. He alio objected to the introduction of the prln« oipla of contempt of court into oui legislation, by giving the judges the power to Blop the publication of report! at pleaanre. He moved that it be read that day six months; Dr Newman olaimed the right of the colony to lead the way m measures of reform if English law were behind &• timei. There were many good poloti la the Bill, but he did not think habitual drunkenness should be a good ground for divorce, as it waa impossible to ny that drunkenness was incurable. Mr Taiwhanga, Mr Marohant, and the Oolonlfti Seoretary also spoke. Sir Julias Yogel'a amendment was lost* The motion for the second reading waa carried on a division by 40 to 17. EDUCATIONAL VOTE BILL,' Major Steward moved the second read ing of the Educational Vote Bill, which was designed to restrict householder! to one vote for one candidate In eteotieni of sohool commit teeß. He gave instances of the abuse of the cumulative voting system, which had originally been introduced with the Idea of protecting minorities, bat had been found not to accomplish Its objeoci » Dr Fitohett, Mr Fisher, Me Walker, and Mr Smith expressed themselves la favor of the Bill. Mr Marohant opposed the BUI on tht gronnd that the cumulative vote was tot) only safeguard minorities had. The motlsn for the seoond reading was oarried by 40 to 16. OTAGO CENTRAL BAILWAT. Mr Pyke moved the second reading o! the Otago Central Railway Extension and Construction Bill. This meaaare was similar to one brought forward by him last session, and aimed at the eonttzne* tion of the line from Taierl Lake towards Lakbs Hawea and Wanaka, on the land grant system. He reviewed tke history of the railway, and pleaded that the H^uae would now pass the Bill and enable it to be sent to the Legislative Council at once Mr Mackenzie (Mount Ida) supported] the meaaare. The motion was aggred to on the YolflltV EDUCATIONAL REBERYIB. The Educational Reserves Settlement Bill was considered In Committee. Con* alderable opposition was manifested. Major Steward, In view of the fact that Government proposed to bring m a similar Bill this session, oonsented to report progres3: BUSH FIKIK4 BILL. Mr Marohant moved the second reading of the Bush Firing Bill. He explained that it "via intended to legalise the burn* Ing of felled bush undor proper conditions, and to protect persons no doing from liability from any damage to other property. He introduced it m consequence of a recent decision of the Supreme Ooart which wag based on English law.

Mr Monk said tbnt a more comprehen* b\vb measure was wonted, and advised tha withdrawal of the Bill. Mr McGregor moved the adjournment of the debate. The Jjonwp r nsft at 12.35 » m.

NORTH OTAGO A. AND P. SHOW.

Oamaru, November IT.

The twenty-fourth ahow of the £).6,A» and P, Association was began to-day. The entries were larger by 161, that lent year, and the exhibition as a whole was a firat-olaag one r The attendance wrb good . Mr Gtammali toek the cap for Ay shire 0, beating Messrs Maofarlane, Oowan, Kodgerson, and Fleming, Messrs Holmes and Murdoch tied on the Lei cester sheep olass, Ultle Bcoa, being only two points behind. The cap for Llnoolni was bgco red by the Hon M, Holmei, and that for Merinos by Messrs MoMajter Broa. The New Zealand Loan and M.A. Company's speoial prize of £15 15s for 20 Bheep fit for freezing was won by Mi A. Thomson.

RAILWAY RETURNS.

Wellington, Novemberl7. The following are the railway returns for the four weeks ending October 15th. 1887 :—

CORN EXCHANGE.

The following is the Corn Exchange »«• port for the week ending Friday, the 18th, met. : —

After the oarnlval week business hat again settled down m its old groove, there being plenty of settlers of both wheat And. oats, but buyers decline doing brjstneaf unless for absolute orders to hand. Freights to London continue firm 10 that there are cot such large shipments ai were anticipated. The showery weather hai been all that could be desired for the pastures and the dry land crops but m places on the heavy low lying laudi, the opposite has been the result. Wheat. — Farmers ate now anxlom to quit their remaining •took, but merchants a 1 re very chary about daaUngi except at reduced rates, consequently bnslneßH foe the time being ia of a very limited cha*ap«. ter, Hunter's has been quitted In amt.lt parcels at 3s 2d to 3i 3J, and Tascan and Pearl at 3s 4d. Second quality ia taken chiefly for chicken wheat at Bs, broken Is quiet at 2a 8i to 2s 03. Oats.— Wo have bat few salw to note. Milling are not m large 6took, bat milera are fairly well stocked,, and there Is no outßlde demand. We quote 1b lOd, nominally, short foed, and changing handi m email lots at la 8i to la B|d, and long feed is dull at Is 7d, Bari/Ey. — No malting samples offering. Seed demand passed. Beans.— Very little enquiry j worth 3« Id to 3i 2d. Pba^ — Prussian blues, fit for aoed, 3s 6d ; feed kinds, 3s. Grass Sees.— But little business |s expected until autumn. Owners are now holding their stocks over. An occasional orders comes from the South for cooksfoot whioh is worth 4j- foe heavy bright ooed inferior is unsaleable. POTATOB3.— SmaII brdera continue tt I con?e to hand ? aud are easily supplied fttj 13s to 15s at country sfcatjong, *'" llp Dairy Propuob. — No better market as yet presents itself. Several of tht factories are arranging for shipment! to London, which ought to have the effaefc of easing the markets. At present ' ther? are no quotable values, ' The above prloeß are those paid (4 farnaora and delivered f.o.b. Lyttelton*

THE ASHBUKTOiS ttUABDIAN, FBIDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 187



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Quiet nerve and balmy sleep m Hop Bitters, for sleepless ladies and invalids. American Co. make the genuine. Notice. Certainly the moßt effective MEDICINE m the world is SANDER and SONS' EUCALYPTI EXTRACT. Tost its eminent powerful effects m Coughs, Influenza, etc ; the relief is instantaneous. Thousands give the most gratifying testimony. Read ibis certificate : — " 24th April, 1885. — Messrs Sander and Sons,— lt is with the greatest of pleasure that I testify to the excellence of your Eucalypti Extraot. Having had inflam- mation on the boue of the leg, which oamo on after a severe attack of low fever, I was attended by Dr J. Boyd, who bad made strenuous efforts to save my leg, but without sucoeßß. He then found it necessary to amputate my limb. Having heard m the meantime of the wonderful ouros worked by the Eucalypti Extract, I obtained a bottle, and the extract had not been applied more than an hour when I began to feel greatly relieved. After applying the extract every four hours for nine or ten days I was out of all danger. I would persuade all who may be affected with any such disease to give the Eucalypti Extract a trial, and I am oonvinoed that they will find it the most wonderful medioioe.— -Yours, etc., E. J. Cmjkw, Wattle .Itroet, San^Qm."-(A3Yt )



Wanted "Tl / ANTED a grod Strong Girl. Apply VV Mbs McGregor, Tancred Street. 11^01 ___ *TTT ANTED Known.— That HAVES' VV and CO. have a splendid lot of White Embroidery Robes at 14s, worth 218. J FOR SALE— A let of Empty Coses, cheap.— H. 0. Segebs, Melford Houbß. PRINTS, Prints.— Just opened a splen- did assortment of Prints, Ginghams, Zephjrs, &c. Great variety to choose from.—-H, C Segebs, Melford Houbb. WANTED Everyone to see the ONE SHILLING box of choice Chrißt- mas and Yew Year Cards. Envelopes in- cluded. — H. U. Seqebm, Melford House. WANTED Known.— For Sale, Blue Gum, Stringy Bark, Peppermint Gum, Ked Gum, and Silver Wattle Tree Seeds, locally grown, and fayed thie Season ; also Turnip Seeds, just arrived, ex b.B. Bimutaka.— J. Scaly and Co., SeedamoD, Eaet Street. 11|61 W' ANTED CASH — Moir'a Oatmeal 251b5,2s 9d ; Bperm Candles, 5d ; Ooflfae and Milk, la per tin; Cocoa and Milk, Is per tin ; Vestas, 6d per doz ; Cornflour, 41 per lb ; tin Fruits, Is ; Orooke r y, Ironmongery, eta. — At James MoGbbgor's, Tancred Street, opposite Arcade. WANTED KNOWN — Oleographß Scenery, and Catholic^ Subjects Catholic Cards, good variety m Scraps Novelties m Penwiperß, Crewel Wools and Silks, Knitting Cotton, Colored Crotchet Cotton, Transfers, Tinsel Balls, Ac, &c, at jlbs Manhibe's .Fancy Repository, Saunders' Building?* WANTED Known— To the Ladles of Aehburton snd Burroundlng dlatriota, that an experienced monthly Nurse ia desirous of engagement. Good references oan be given. Addreai — Mrs Hill, Peter Street, Ashbntton. 11 18 WANTED Known— Wells Bank, with pump and pipe found and fixed, from £2 10a upwards. All kinds of pumps, Ranges and house-smith work fixed or repaired. Chimneys a wept and ranger cleaned, 3s. Registers la 6d eaoh. All orders punctualiy attended to. Dote addreßß, H. Dudley, Moore street, Aeh* barton, 11 22 Wool. Wool. OUR OPENING SALE FOE THE SEASON WILL TAKE PLACE ON OB BEFORE November 25, 1887 H. MATSON & CO., 11*73 ASHBURTON.



n^BI- record Btands nnparailed. It isfciaid before the pablic as the best evidence J of the merit of tbe WALTER A. WOOD BINDERS and BEAPBKS. Tbls exhibit of Fales Bbcwlng at once their volume and their marvellous growth, has always had, and roust continue to have, en irreaiatable Influence upon the judgment of the farmer m determining what make of maohlne it is practically and economically bis Interest to own. The best possible teßt of the merit of machinery is'oomparieon. This is the test upon which we are satisfied to rest the claims of the WALTER A. WOOD HAR. VESTING MACHINES. Each year's addition to tbe record of sales contributes to the value of the test. It will be seen that mora than 45,000 machines have been placed fn the hands of the farmers during last eeaaon, and it Is everywhere known that these farmers unite m tbe verdict that tbe harvesters, binders, mowers and reapers that do tbe beat work In the grain field and hay field, that are most readily understood and operated by tbe driver, that are most easily drawn by the team, end that last the longest, are I those that bear the name of i WALTER A. WOOD, ft name which jlheee xsechlnes t have lot)g[made familiar m all civilised parts of the world. DUBABILITY OF THE WOOD MAOHINEBJ Sales of repairs less than for any other Machines. It is a fact attested by 'agents who sell them, and by farmers who nee them, that I Wood's Machines requires far less repairs than any other machines la nee. No | other harvesting machines are ss durable and free from breakages, F. FEBRIMAN, Ashburttm, Agent. AGAIN VICTOEIOUS 1 ! THE lateat Honors— first pr!z3— God Medal and 500 francs awarded to the Walter A. Wood Binder, after a three days' Government trial, at Meloa, In France. MoOormick Wood-frame 2nd, Hornßby 3rd. , Tbe " Cultivator and Country Gentleman" rays:*-' 1 The trial at Melun w»h a grand success. It wsb attended by the Frenoh Cabinet Minister of Agriculture, and the Department Director, as well as cany other French Government offioialo. M, Vwillldre, Inspector-General of Agriculture, having personal direction." Tbe result has been published m the loading American dailies— east— west- north and south— in the following cable desr>atoh, which was clipped from the 1 New York Tribune." of 11th A ugnst, 1887 :— " A Government Harvester and Binder Oottesi wm he;d ne*r Melon July 29, 30, 31, the most important Europoan contest sinoa 1886. The WALTER A. WOOD Maohlne received firet prfco— gold medal and 500 francs. McCormfck Wood-frame, second ; Hornßby, third McCormlck Bteel*fj»me Mschlpft, »nd, JohDilou'i, aod Ackboret's MaoMoeß ajeo competed In bo W» .-._ .. i ,*.. W



MITCHELL & TURNER PTTHE -old established Drapers, Clothiers, and Oatfitters, of Fowler's Buildings, j I, Tancred Istreet,-, have now on view and fvr Bale at Marvellously Low Prices, THEIR NKW STOCK OF . Spring and Summer Drapery: ; For Style, § and Value oannot be beaten infl'Aßhburton, ' CLOTHING-" CLOTHINGS COME AND SEE OUR : Kaiapoi and 1 Aahburlon Baits, from 47a Gd ; 100 pairs Kaiapoi Trousers from 10s 6d ; 1 case Colored Moles at 5s lid. Boots all sorts and sizes. Hats, * immense stock, Tweed a, Felt aud Straw. Shirts, Underclothing, &c, &c. m , Every Variety and all prices. .Carpete, Linoleums, Oilcloths, and Furnish* ! laps, NOW IS THE TIME TO PURCHASE, BEFORE SHOW DAY. Mitchell and Turner, 0 152 . TANCRED STREET? pickforeT^anb undrill" TpURNITURE WAREHOUSE, OAB/NETMAKERB AND UNDERTAKERS. C TANCRED STREET, Opposite Union Bank. NEW GOODS —Chairs of all kinds, Toilet Ware, Pier and Toilet Glasses Mattresses and Palliaaea, Couches, Che&p Perambulators Furniture to any Design Made to Order. Having procured a very superior HEARSE and MOURNING COACH, with Plumes and complete fittings, they are now prepared to undertake FUNERALS IN TOWN OR COUNTRY "With DeEtpatoh and Economy, combined with reasonable charges. lljol THE MONAEGH OF THEJARVEST FIELD. THE HOBNSBY LIGHT-DBAUGHT STEEL SHEAF-BINDING HARVESTER THE SIMPLEST, THE STRONGEST, THE MOST RELIABLE, THE EASIEST TO MANAGE, and THE LIGHTEST IN DRAUGHT op any BINDER IN THE MARKET ! THE HORNSBY- ;*»%.. The Three Largest Prizes ever offered m the World ! And an unequalled record of Colonial Honors. R. BOBNSBY & SONS, LIMITED, constructed their first Bheaf Binder m 1875, and have gone on 6teadily improving them, profiting by every year's experience, and by the failure of other Machines, until tbey have now no hesitation m recommending their Binder as the most practical and perfect Machine m the market. GEORGE JAMESON, AGENT, ASHBURTON. ANGLO-AMERICAN_SIED DRILLS. "171ARMEBS wiabinj? for the above MACHINES for uee NEXT SEASON will oblige Jj by forwarding particulars of their OPDERSJ before 30th November next, as only a limited number will be imported. A good supply of FITTINGS and EXTRAS always kept m stock, [GEO. JAMESON, WEST STREET. Sole Agent for Ashburton District. STILL AHEAD OF ALL OTHERS, ANDfTHIS IS ENDOBSED BY THE BUYING PUBLIC. SALES FOR 1886, 45,857 MACHINES.



TRY KIRKPATRICO JAM. CAUTION. "INTONE is ~ genuine unless our name" is ±S stamped on each tin, and has our Registered rade lift.', "^Lora Ne'eon, ; on ihcUabel. TRY KIBKPATBICK'S TOMATO SAUCE. THE moßt delicious flavoring for |Cold Meati, Chops Steaks, Soupß, Gravies, ASH BURTON , WOOLLEN FACTORY CO. ANDREW ORR RECEIVED First Prize for the Ash burton Woollen Faotory Co'a Goods at the Annual Show for Tweedß, Blankets, Flannelß, FiDgeriDgß, Bugs, &c. Why send for Goods Manufactured elsewhere, when we have Firßt-cloas Goods made jup fn the place, and abo" t £6000 Bpent annually on wages, lenefitlng hundreds of people diroctl/andjndirectly' Support Local MnsfF, AND TORCHASE YOUB GOODS ROW ANDREW ORR.



Public Notices. NOTICE, Proctor and Co. BULLOCK'S AROAIDE (Late HAVES AND CO) > EG to Inform the public of Ashbnrton , I and surrounding districts that tbey *re determined to uphold the character which their establishment has so long held ••the BEST and CHEAPEST. : They Bre now opening a well- assorted Stock of GROCERIES, etc., which they will dispose of at the Lowest Rateß for Cash. lit* R: McCallum (LATE OF ORR AND ALCORN) .YEGS most re«peetfally to inform the £) Inhabitant! of Ashburton and Sur- toanding Districts, that he will open on SATURDAY, 15th INST, £hoM premise!! In Tancred Street, known m Fowler's Buildings, with * large and well Afiorted St'ck of GROCERIES of tot beat ascriptions, at Lowest Prices Hora Addbess,— JtL McCALLUM, FAMILY GROCER, Next MITCHELL AND TURNER. 10 76 BAYING taken o\et the Grocery and Earthenware Departments of the new of the late Firm of ORR and ALOORN, I will continue those Branches of the Business to the same Shop for the present I hare regular Shipments of GLASS AND EARTHENWARE, Coming forward from the Manofactoren which enables me to SELL at a PRICE that defies competition. I Intend, as formerly, making TEA my ppeolalhy. COFFEE ground dally on the Premises. Quality combined with Cheapness will be my Motto. """" R. ALCORN. P.S. — Having taken over the debts of the IRONMONGt-RY and GROCERY Departments of the late firm of Our and AtoOBK; 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. ffTHE snderslgned begs to call the X attention of farmers, settlers and •then to bli extensive stock of FRUIT AND FOREST TREES, among which ar« about 3,000,000 Forest Trees, fhcla ding 200,000 Oupressus Msorocarpa, om and two yean old; 200,000 Pinus Inslg- nU, one and two years old ; 100,00 C Plum Larlclo; 300,000 Silver Birch; 10,000 Pinus Auitriaca; all other kinds la proportion. All kinds of Oabb&ge plants on ia!e, and a few thousands of Ttry early Strawberry Plants. N.B.— All orders by poßt, or otherv'i rseelre my best attention. JAMES PORTER, OLJIFTON NURSERYj Allenton, Ash>irton