DEATH.

Williams.— At Tinwald, on November sth, 1887, Mart, the beloved wife of J. R. Wiiliumß, aged 60

The Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 1887. THE MIDLAND RAILWAY.

The Parliamentary ses&ion, yet so young, has been prolific of events which have created an exceptional amount of interest throughput the colony. People were intensely curious to be informed what were the Govern ment's retrenchment proposals, and then again what were their intentions with regard to the Midland Railway contract. We have, m a previous issue, discussed the former, and the latter will be found m our telegraphic resume of last night's proceedings m the House of Representatives. The friends of the railway will be pleased to learn that tbe Government have approached the subject m a fair and liberal spirit. The Hon Major Atkin son, m moving the resolution respect ing the Midland Railway, of which he had given notice, did so m a clear and ! concise speech characterised by a spirit of justice and an utter absence jof all party feeling, which we have seldom witnessed m the House. Re ferring to the position the Government had taken up m the matter, he said that looking back at the whole position of the colony and of this line, the Government considered it would be wise and prudent to do all that lay m their power to finish the line. He explained what the proposals of tho Government were. The Government asked the House to sanction their conceding to the Company all that it had asked m the matter of land grants. Government proposed that the Company should be limited to selecting extra land from that which has been reserved for the purpose, every acre of which they could come upon if necessary to make up the deficiency, if any, m the value of the j 2,304,000, to which they are entitled 1 under agreement with the Government. < The alternate block system of sslection ! is to be abandoned, the same being j alleged tp $c impracticable for tj lc (

commercial purposes of the Company. | The Government, moreover, limit the amount of reserves for mining purposes to 750,000, and even this m case of its being actually required. Opinions vary greatly with regard'to the ralue of the I land contained m the statutory block, ' but we think that the Midland Railway Company will find that the original amount granted under the Act will be of sufficient value to do away jwith the necessity ot putting this fresh concession into execution. From the general tone of the debate last night we think there is every probability of the Government resolutions being adopted by the House.

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

I #■ Through an error on the part of the Seo retary of the A. and P. Association, m oopy ing the catalogue for the printers, the ally entered m Glass 71 by Mr Small, was stated to hare been bred by that gentleman, whereas the filly was reaUy bred by Mr G. Grice, and waß purchased by Mr Small. "Sir Andrew Le Fleming will give an ex hibition of his skill, as a horae.tamer, m the Aroade this evening. The Chriatohuroh papers speak m high terms of Sir Andrew's fikill, and there will doubtless be a large at. tendance to witness his method of subduing wild or vioious animals. We understand that;Mr T. Bullock and Mr R. Campbell contemplate contesting the seat m the County Oounoiifor the Upper Ashburton Biding. Mr H. Priedlander ib another can: didate mentioned for this seat. For the Ashburton Riding, whioh returns two mem bers, Mesßra E. G. Wright and John Grigg contemplate Btanding. We beg to call attention to the advertise ment of the Canterbury Mills roller flour, whioh ia now being paoked m handy sizes to suit the wants of the smallest families. The requisition to Mr Alfred Harrison to contest the Mayoralty is being numerously signed. In oonneotiou with this matter we were yesterday shown a telegram from Wei lington from Mr T. Scaly, the present ooou pant of the Mayoral chair, m whioh he says that he has not consented to stand, and asks that the statement that he had so oonsented be contradicted. A requisition urging Mr Scaly to stand is being freely signed and he will probably give a definite answer on his return from Wellington. Mr E.F.Wright, propietor of the Mount Somers aoal mine has received an order from the Woollen Faotory to supply that instilu tion for a year with Mount Somera coal. The tramway now being opened Mr Wright is advantageously situated m regard to exeou ting orders for his ooal. Full partioulars may be obtained from an advertisement whioh appears elsewhere. Intimation having been given by Colonel Bailey that the proposed field-day cannot take plaoe on the Prinoe of Wales' Birthday (Wednesday next), a Bpeoial full-dress parad9 of the Aahburton Rifles, Guards, and Cadets, has been ordered for 10.30 a.m. on that day. Absentees will be liable to fines as for or dinary inspection parades, and a large muster ib therefore expeoted. We learn that the Union S.S. Company intends to put the s.s Takapuna into service again m a few weeks. It is intended that she shall take the place of the Wanaka m the Mannkau-Lyttelton service, and if after a fair trial the traffic justifies, Bhe will remain permanently on the route. A fragment of the first London Bridge has been dug up from the shores of the Thames at Botolph'a Wharf. This pile waß found twenty feet below the surface, and must be quite eight centuries old, as Stowe tells us that the bridge was built m the reign of William the Conqueror. Hewn out of Btout English oak, the pile is still solid and trust worthy, though blaokenod and saturated by Thames water and mud. Apparently it was an oblong, not a square pole, one side being broken away. ■ The " Tuapeka Times " reports that Pringle and Co.'b dredge, which was working on the Molyneux at Miller's F at, sank at her moor, ings on Sunday af'ernoon very unexpectedly. The loss whioh the shareholders sustain by theaooident is serious, there being about £80 worth of gold on board at the time, and there is no hope of recovering this. " The geysera m the vioinity of Whakare. warewa, Rotorua, are reported to have been very active buritig the early part of last week. A fresh outbreak occurred olose under the native bouses at the Creek orosßing, whioh threw up to a great height immense volumes of blaok liquid mud. Another one, called Wairoa, broke out In a magnificent column, ejeoting masses of stone, water, and steam to a height of over 100 feet, continuing to play with varying aotivity for nearly two hours. The sight was indeed grand, and one never to be forgotten. Otto Shreiber, a corporal m the German army, apparently has no blood. Knives and daggerß oau be run through his body without harming him m the least. A committee of distinguished surgeons say they cannot ex plain the miraole. Sohreiber will exhibit him« self m Berlin, London, Paris, and Amerioa when his time m the army iB out, A new dairy machine haß beon invented and put on the Home market at £28. It is a oentrifugal drier for taking all butter milk and other moisture out of the freshly churned butter. The butter fresh from the churn, and while still m the granular state, is put, 161ba at a time, m a canvas bag. Bag ana butter are placed m a perforated cylinder and whirled at 700 or 800 turns a minute, with the result that every drop of moisture is driven out m about four minutes, It is interesting to learn m view of the talk about doing away with the San Fanoisoo mail service, that during the past year it has been oarried on at a profit to the colony. The not profit of the San Francisco mail service, for the year 1888, was £2496 13s 2d, and the estimated profit of tho eervice m 1885 was £422 12s 4d. The coßfc to the colony of the direct Bteam service m 1886 was £11,070 9 s Bel, and the estimated cost of the service for 1885 was £6552 12s 6d. The Roman soldiers who built suoh wonder ful roaas, and oarried o, weight of armour and luggage that would orusb the average farm hand, lived on coarse brown bread and sour wine. They were temperate m diel, and regular and constant m exercise. The Spanish peasant works every day, and danoes half the night, yet eats only his blaok bread, onion, and watermelon. The Smyrna porter eats only a little fruit and some olives, yet he walks off with his load of a hundred pounds. The ooolie feeds on rice, is more aotive and oan endure more than the negro fed on fat meat. The heavy work of the world is not done by men who eat the greatest quantities. Moderation m diot soems to bo the pre requisite of endurance, Ee&tiog's Powder d«Btrojs bothmoths, fleas beetles, and all other inaeots, while quits harmless to domestic animals. In extermi nating beat! tht nooses of this powder is I extraordinary, tis perfeotly clean m appli- { oation. Sso the article.' ou purchase ie Beating's, ts imitations are noxious and ieeffectutl. Sold ia tier, ft!, U, aad 3s 6d < )&flh by t oheraiit |gg i

ACCIDENT AT TINWALD

A rery meUmholy accident happened at Tinwald on Wednesday last. About one o'clock on the day mentioned Mrs Williams, wife of Mr J R. William*, the t renpectod manager for Mr W. Strange, of Ohrlatoburch, was being driven into Ash burton by her son, when tbe traces broke opposite Mr Mark Soott'n Hotel, and let the shafts down. Mra Williams who te about 60 years of age and m very feebln health, was thrown very heavily forward on to her head on the ro»d. Dr Trevor was Bpeedily sent for aod did all he could to render aid to the aoff^rer, but Bhe gradually loa* oonaoiousneßS and up to late last nfght she remained In a totally unooußolous state Her re covery is regarded aa quite hope lacs. It has oast a dep.p gloom over the whole plaoe, everyone holding her m the highest reapect and esteem. "Wry deep sympathy ia felt for the sorrowful family. We are glad to Bay that her son, Reea, who waa driving escaped with a severe shaking. [News arrives m town thle afternoon thst Mrs Willfama died at one o'clock to-day ]

CUSTOMS AND BEER DUTY.

*— _ Wellington, November 4. The Oaetomß revenue collected In the colony last month amounts to £124,098, as agabst £106,866 for the previous month, and £104,910 for tbe correspond ing month m 1886. L«st month Anck land contributed £23 736; Wellington, £25 338; Lyttelton. £23,807; and Dunedin £28,916, Tho total amount collected for the *ev?u months of the financial year is £746 645, which is an increase cf about £15,500 over the Treasurer's estimate for that period. The beer doty collected last month waß £4155 ; m September it was £4084 ; and m October, 1886, £4249. In thn month jnat expired Auckland paid £318 ; Wel lington £400 ; OhHatchurcb, £882 ; and DuDedin. £934. For the seven month? of the year the amount is £27,444 which shows a deficit of £3472 aa compared with the estimate.

HAMPSTEAD SCHOOL COMMITTEE.

A meeting of the above Committee waa held m the sohoolroom last evening. Present — Meaara F. T, M«yo (Obalrmap), Orr, Baker, Andrews and Hunk. The minutes of the previous meeting , were read and confirmed. CORRESPOND ENOB. Letters were read from the Board ro drainage, stating that owing to want of fandathey could not carry out the drainage scheme. — From same end Mo& Inspectors report. A circular was read from the Board re vaoanoy on tho Board, The Committee nominated Me E. G. Wright for the vacanoy. VISITING COMMITTEE. Mr Andrews, for Visiting Committee, reported that the school waa m fairly good repair. buhtbr's report. The Master's report was read and adopted. SHINC4LTC, Mr Andrews moved, and Mr Baker seconded, that the sum of £1 5s be Bpent m spreading shingle round the school. The motion was carried. PAYMENTS. Several small aoouuttte <vort passed for payment, and tho meatng adjourned.

AUCTIONEERS' REPORT.

LIVE STOCK MARKET.

Messrs H. Matton and Co., report npon the Live Stock Market, for the ABhburton district, for the week ending i November Ist, aa follows :— On Tuesday, L at the Ash barton yards, wa held our ( usual weekly sale of Bheep, cattle and plgo. In sheep, there was. a larger entry 1 than usual, comprising about 5400 of all ' olaaaes, for which there wbb a slightly i betor competition, which waa most . marked m Bheep m forwnrd condition. r Oar entry consisted of 2609 Bheep, for , which the following prices were realised, and only one line was turned out uueo'd ; F*t croaabred, 9a 3d, 9* 9J, 10b 6d, 10« 9d, and lla 6i, and a rm»ll pen mprinoa, i 6i 88 ; shorn crossbred, 6b 9i to 7b 9i ; i t*t laoubs, 6a, In aWee, crossbred ewca at d wethere, 8a Id ; 6-tooth we hers. 10i 8d ; 2-tooth wethf rs, 10a 6d ; 4 and 6 tooth wethers, %91 ; crossbred h- •■•. po'^, 4i Ud, 5s lid, 6a 2d, 7s 3d to 8- 35 ; cri^sbred ewes and lamba, from 6 to i 9 3d; mer<no ewes and latnba, 4a s>l. In c«tt c—ae — a u>ediuu eutrv. with a di.x- gu.g market. Fat ateeiß £5 2- 6d. £5 7 6d tc £6 2* 6* ; «t-erß, m forward c »if dition, £4 12s 6j; Bpringerß, a poor enquiry.

SKIN SALES.

Meeßrs H. Matson and Co report npon the skhi marker for the fortnight ending November 4th, as follows: — At Tatterealls' we held our nsual sale of sheep skins and wool. Oar entry comprised 353 ekina and 7 bags woo). The competition waa about equal to the last fortnight, and we dis posed of the whole at the following prices: — Batchers crossbred at 4i sd, 4s 6d, 4? 7d, 4s 8d to 4a lid ; aecond quality, 3s Id to 43 4d. Merino mostly Bold at a per lb, viz , 5d to 6£d ; medium croßsbred and merino, 2s 0d to 3} ; palts, 21 to 6d; lambs fiklna s '.

SOUTH RAKAIA CEMETERY BOARD.

The usual monthly meeting of the above was held on Thnraday. Present — Messrs Ooster (Chairman), Mulligan and String fellow. The Secretary reported that it was absolutely necessary that a shed or oottage be erectud on the ground ao that the tools might be kept under look and key, and a plan showing the graves deposited therein. Some portions of the ground required laying out and paths forming, and many of the plots required re-pegging. The grass was very good this year and should boII well. With regard to tho statement made at the iaßt meeting, he wliihed to explain that ha had not given an order for the Interment of the late Mra JohDston m Mr McPhaile par obaaed plot ; he was m town at the time and having expUiued to tbe grave-digger tbe eyetem adopted respecting bnriolß, he aont the office key by Mr Allan bo that the gravo-diggpr conld got the cem&tery key. Had there been a pan of tho plota at the cemetery the mistake oould not have occurred, With regard to the state ment that thn late Mr fiartnell had purchased two emotions, and that he (tbe secretary) bad uaed one, it was not correct, and there was nothing shown m the books to warrant ouch a statement. At tho time the sections were supposed to be taken up neither hlmoelf nor the preaeot B~ ard had a'-ything to do with the cemetery, the affairs of whloh were then m a very muddled atate. Sinoe he bad been conuooted with the Board he had used bis best endeavors to straighten matters up and he could not allow the Imputations to pans unoontradlcted. It was deoided thut as tho Road Board had given permission to use the whare, a cottage was not required at present, The Secretary was instructed to draw up a schedule of duties, and call tenders ;or the office of caretaker and grave«diggec, to be In by the next meeting The Secretary undertook to put m the pegs required. Acoountß wera paßaed for payment, and ' the meeting adjourned . i S"R«naH on Catarbh;" corrects of engirt edora at ones. Complete cure of rr«rat chrome oseaa i ; also naesualsd u#argl« for diphtheria, , 9 wtJwQ»t, fouiiiraiihr 4]

THE WEVTHER.

— . — ♦■ _ .. -. ., The following is the meteorological report at Aiford Station for the week ending November 4th. 1887 : —

ACTION AGAINST THE CAPTAIN OF THE RIMUTAKA.

« Ounemn, November 4. At the R.M. Court to-day, Richard Hen wood aaed Captain Turpln, of the Rlmutaka, for wrongful dismaail. claim ing £69 15a. According to the art'olea, London was to be port of discharge. On the last voyape, a female steerage passen ger became the worse for drink when near Hobart, and she was removed to tbe cabin oooupied by the boatswain and oaTpenter until she recovered The captain held an enquiry, and appeared to ba satis fied, that beyond being Imprudent plain tiff had done nothing wrong, but It whs alleged pressure had been brought to bear from the head office of the company, and on reaching Port Chalmers Henwood wao discharged The os«h was adpurnedt

SPORTING.

■ I. METHVBM SPORTS AND RACES. A meeting to arrange for carrying out the annual races and sports on New Year's Day was held at the Methven Hotel on Thursday evening There was a fair attendance of residents from all parts of the district. Mr Hmry G. Baker was voted to the chair. Mr J. Hibba, Treasurer, read the balauce-aheet for last gathering, which showed tnat there was a balance of £19 3s m hand aftar paying all liabilities. The balanoe-sheet was unanimously received and adopted. It was resolved that the races and sports be held on Monday, January 2nd, 1888. The follow ing officers were appointed subject to their accepting the respective offices, viz., President, D. Cameron (Springfield) ; Vice Presidents, T E. Upton, W. Mc- Millan, and Henry O. Baker. Horse Races :— Judge, G. B. Alington ; Starter, E. W. Powyer ; Handicappers, William Rouse, J. Devery, and J. ttiichrist. Athletic Events : — Judge, James Nee ; Starter, W.- Wrathil ; Clerk of the Course, G. Coward; Treasurer, Jonathan Hibbe ; Secretary, J. G. MoWilliam, and a large and influential Committee (all officers to be ex officio members of Committee) After considerable discussion, a pro gramme, consisting of six horse races, and twelve athletic events, wjiS adopted. The Secretary was instructed to write to the Railway Department and ask if they would run a morning train from Rakaia and an evening train to Rakaia on the day of the sports, and if the request was granted to notify the same on the pro grammes. Between £12 and £13 sub scriptions were promised m the room, and the Kceting ad journed till November 23rd.

LATEST BETTING.

Chkipiohdrou, November 4 The fo')o»ring is the leatgst betting on the JSow Z<aland Cup ; • lochttfl 100 to 35 (off) Nelson, 100 to 25 ( ff) Maxim, 100 to 19 (■■£!) Gipsy Kmg, 100 to 15 (off) Hwrraitage, 10C to 10 (tkn) ICO to 11 ; (ff) I Sextant, 100 to 10 (off) : Artillery and Beresford, 100 to 9 (off) Regina, St. Ciair, Rnby, 100 to 6 Ls\ Uruobfield, 100 to 5 (off) Lotraine, Tofrßnf, ]00 to 4 (off) Moana. 100 to 3 (off)

TRAINING NOIES.

Christchuroh, November 5. There was a lot of capital work at Rlcoartou thla morning. Of the Cap horseß Ne'son and Beglna went onoe rouud 1 at a strong pace, and were then join d by Bronte, and completed another oircclt ; at top. Neleon h«d much the beat of the gallop. Cmohfield went a mile and a half fast, with Red Ensipn, and M -ana covered two mi sb ateadily. Lrchiel went « mile and a qimter with Bere*ford, the former m-vinfi m re freely than hia c>tn pimi^D. Torrent galoped a mile and a qimter alone m Kood style, »nd Artillery went twee round at ha'f pace m>d palled op sound. He&tai.t and Glp y King i-slloped Ihe Oup distanoe, and tLermitagn performed the same track alone, all going well. Bahy pat In a fast two miles, and Ht Olalr and St Swlthln cantered the same distanoe.

OAM ARU RACES

Oamaru, November 4. The aeoond day's racing of the. Oamara Jockey CJab was held to-day. The weather waa web m the morning, and the attendance pour. The racing waa good, and the following were the resalts: — REDOASTLE HUBDLES, Danluce (lOst 61b) 1 Trapper (list 41b) .., ... 2 Tenakoe also ran. Won after a good raoe. Dividend, £3 18s. COUNTIKS ALL-AGED HAXDIOAP. WattanglMald 1 Wmdaor 2 Kate „ 3 Dividend, £U 2a. GRAND STAND HANDIOAr. Brewer (Bat 4lb) 1 Jack (Bat 51b) 2 Marjory Moore (63t) , 3 4 good race, won by a length. DlvN deed £3 6a. NOVEL Idalla , 1 Paddy , ,„ 2 Modesty , 3 Dividend, £2 Bs. ladies' bracelet. Percy ... ,„ 1 Kate ... ... 2 Maid of Erin 3 Dividend, £5 101. SELUNQ SODBBY, Larry ... ... ... ... 1 Paddy... 2 Harkway ,„ 3 CONSOLATION HANDICAP. Belladonna ... ... , 1 Briarieaf 2 Paddy 3

WELLINGTON RACING CLUB MEETING.

Wellington, November 4. The following nominations were re ceived to-night for the Wellington Raolng Olab'B Sum .Tier Meeting on the 2ad and lib February :— Wellington Cup, Two miles. Mokoia St OJair Dauphin Wakatlpa F-ilcoaec Lady Norah Tetford Moana Silence , Lady F.lorin Leon Administrator Forester Strenuous Pearl Rivu'et Waitlri Loohiel Maxim Bereaford Shah Little Scrub Rumor Artillery Hermitage Gipsy Ktog For the Ktcing Olub Handicap, one and three quarter miles, the nominations are the : same, with the exception of Little Sornb, who ia omitted. Why do] American Hop Bittera cure ao much ? Becaus» they give good digestion, nob, blood, md hc»Hby action to »i| tbt orf«ue.

CORRESPONDENCE.

We do not. hold ourselves responsible for the opinions expressed by our correspondent*.

THE STEAM FIRE ENGINE.

TO THE EDITOR, Fir, — 1 looked ar the sun and put two | tnd two together, and it la very patent hat if thoßß ratepayers, who are advene to the B >nugh Coancil procuring a steam fire engine, don't do eotnethlng la tho matter, the steam fire engine will be ■ > reality before they know where they are. It o '.n btj very easily seen from the dis cussion on the sabjqot which took plaot m the ,0 >a<-cil iaat Monday night, that a majority of the Councillors are In favor of it and those who are striving most hard to get the engine lire the very pertons who will be moat benefited. I need not point oat the reason why some ratepayer! *ra so anxious for this fire engine and nhe Inaurance Company's 25 par cent redaction. Where It would oare me ft few shillings it would save some a hundred pounds, — that is supposing the -.engine would be of any service to me at all ( whioh it would not. nor would it be to. two-thirds of the ratepayers, I would like to say that the expenses In reipict to the maintenance, viz., fuel, oil, oare* taker, eto. , would be very heavy, ai steam would have to be kept np night and day. We should all be rated to oovee this expenditure — the man who was saving ft few shillings and the man who wai saving a hundred poucds. I wonder wbloh of the two men would make moat out of the transaction. It looks to me as if I should be rated to kept the steam fire engine m Al oondition m order that tboie who have large premised to insure should be able to do so at a 'reduoed figure, I should loae my few shillings, gained by the 25 per cent raduotlon, In being taxed for the maintenance of the laid steam fire engine. In conclusion, I would like to ask what good would a iteam fire engine have been m Ashburton daring the last 12 months, or for the last 10 years fof the matter of that. As far ai I can remember there has been only one fire at whioh it would have been more service* able than the engine already owned by the Borough— that was the fire at Oook son's stables. I beg to state lam not going to enter into a controversy on the subject, I meie'y, as au objeotor to the steam fire engine m tuto t took up my pen m hopes that it would fetch some one more able to wake the ratepayers up to what was being done. lam, etc, Light Iksubanob.

INTERPROVINCIAL NEWS.

*_ Auckland, November 4. A unique proposition came before the Waitemata County Council at. their ordinary meeting to-day. The Whangarel Coouty Ooaucil telegraphed asking them to oo operate m endeavoring to seenre from the Government the iam of £50,000 per annum, for five years, the money to be distributed pro rato amongst the nine counties of Auckland. The proposal created much amuaement. It was resolved to send a copy of the telegram to Mt Monk, M.H.R. Wellington, November 4, The torpedo, loat during praotloe some days ago, haß not yet been found, bat It Is stated that it has twioe been seen near the Heads, bat observers fearing it might be charged left it alone. Government have offered the uaual Admiralty reward of £29 for its recovery. The skating rink recently opened here is becoming very popular, notwithstanding that several accidents of a somewhat serious nature have occarred. One lady last weak had her aim badly fractured by a epill, and instances of minor accident! are reported. The delegates attending the Munlolpal Conference were to-day entertained at luncheon by the Mayor of Wellington. Greymotjth, November 4. It la claimed on behalf of the Education Board that there are 200 ohildren m the district under six years of age, which meana a lo&a of £800 a year. This, with the lo3b of 03 capitation on 1400 children, brings the amount the Education Board will be deprived of tip to £1150 per annum and it is contended the Board cannot meet lte requirements aa it is. Christohurch, November 4, The entries for the Metropolitan Agrf* onltural Show number 1404, against 1005 laßt year. The principal increase is m ehe'p. whioh number 866, againat 240 last year. The horses amount to 184 ; cuttle, 168; implements, 317 ; N«w Zealand m*nuf>iotor> s, 111 ; pige, 41 ; dairy produce. 65 ; cured and preserved meatß, 65, Dunedin, November 4. At the Police Court today, James Marshall was committed for trial for breaking into a store. He had very ingeniously got hold of the key from the waiatooat of the storeman. The storeman was suspicions, as ha had missed the key, and Marshall was caught red-handed.

ASHBURTON COUNTY COUNCIL

♦ — ■' The following baoinesa was traniaoted after we went to preen yesterday. RIVER ENCROACHMENT. Me James Browa wrote, forwarding oopios of reaolutiona passed at a public meeting held at Wakanul. Mr D. WiUoa wrote, stating that he was the only one who had complied with the Council's notice to remove fences In lines of natural water- courses. Consideration of these two letter! was deferred; PAYMENT. A payment of £2 to Mr Oorbett wai authorised for filling In drain at Seavlew. PLANTATION. Consideration of a letter from Mr Hawdon, re plantation damaged by fire some time ago, was deferred till next meeting. WaKANDI PROTECTIVE WORfffl It was decided that the Engineer should bo authorised to put m hand the necessary work to protect the groin that Lad subsided at Wakanul. DOG COLLARS It wbb reßolved to call for tenden for a supply of dog collars. HOLIDAYS It was decided that the Ooanoll offiof I I should be closed for a whole day on November 11 th, and for half days on November 23rd and 24th. IICISN6ING AOI It vrai reßolvod, on the motion of Mr Jackson, seconded by Me M'Laan tl That, m the opinion of this CJounoil, it la desirable that the Licensing Act be amended m the direction of making the election of Committees for a term of three years, instead of one year as at present." It was decided to ask Mr Walker's sab. port -m Parliament of the resolution. SLAUGHTER-HOUSE, MBTHVBN It was decided to ibform Mr Baktv that the Corjaoil could not grant » renewal of hiß slaughtering license. POSTPONED. Owing to the lateuess of the hour, oonc Bideration of a quantity of business of am unimportant nature was deferred. COMPII M ENTARY The acting-Chairman, Me E G. WrJgbfr, Baid that as dm was the last meeting of the Council, he thought they might pao» a hearty vote of thauks to the Chairman, Mr W. 0. Walker, for the manner m which he had conducted the business of the Council during the last three years. The Council was not, unfortunately, la a position to accord more substantial recognition. The vote of thanks waa onanlmooil* passed. The Ouonoil thea a<3 j ourqe j,

JHE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, SATURDAY, NOVEMBER S, 1887JI



High" ""*• Date, Shade. m Statt of weather, low i high Sun. Saturday 40« 88 144- Fine, E. Sunday 44- 72- 139 1 FineN.W. to S.W Monday 43- 64 87* „ N.E. Tuesday 44- 71 133- „ calm Wed'day 36- 66 103- „ N.E. Thur'day 33* 80- 122- Overcast, calm Friday 41* 68 89- Showers, S.W.



Waatefl WANTED Known. —Just arrived, Three Cases of American P< rara- bnlators. To be sold cheap —Pickkorb and Undkill, Cabinetmakers, Tancred street 11 39 WANTED an Bor 10 H. P. Vertical or Horizontal Boiler, or a Portable Engine and Boiler, same HP. Sand particulars and price to F. Waymooth. 191 Hereford street, Christchuroh. 11 34 mRIOYCLE for Fale ; light, strong, and i_ cheap, suitable for lady or Gentle- man. Bicyolea by various makers. — H, M. Jones. _ "TT TANTED Know«.— Board and Resi- W dence for One Gentleman ; comfortable be«lr**M and nse of sitting- room, oily one »ther Boarder. Address — A. 8., " Guardiatt " Office. Ifr4-7*l FOR SALE— A let of Empty Cases, cheap.— H. O. Beg ebb, Melford Houbb. ANTED Known.— Melford Houßa is the Cheapest m town to buy first-class Drapery and Millinery. — H. C. Seoehs. PRINTS, Prints. — Just opened a splen- did assortment of Prints, Ginghams, Zephjre, &c. Great variety to ohoose from. — H. C SEGBBB, Melford House. WANTED known that HAYES^ CO * " have Large Stocks on band. 'Foi further partioulars see new advertisemen m this isßue. * WANTED Known— To the Ladieß of Auhburton snd surrounding districts, that an experienced monthly Nurse is desirous of engagement. G»od references oan be given. Address — Mrs Hill, Peter Street, Aahburton. 11 18 isNTED Known— Wells sank, with pump and pipe found and fixed, from £2 10a upwards. All kinds of pumps, Bangers and house-smith work fixed or repaired. Chimneys swept and raogere cleared, 3. Registers Is 6d each All orders punctually attended to. Note address, B. Dudley, Moore street, Aeh- buoton, . ll 22 ANTED CASH — Moir's Oatmeal, 251bs, 2s 9d ; Ling Fish, 5d ; Dried Apples 4d ; 21b Tins Beßt Honey, lOd ; Vestas, 5d per doz.; Sperm Candles, 5d ; Tin Fruits, Is ; Cutting do. Is 6d.— James McGkegob, Tancrod Street, opposite Arcade. WANTED KNOWN — Oleegraphs Scenery, and Catholic Subjects Cathollo Cards, good variety m Scraps Novelties m Penwipers, Crewel Wools and Silks, Knitting Cotton, Colored Crotchet Cotton, Transfers, Tiheel Balls, &c, &0., at jlbs Manhibb's Fancy Repository, Saundars' Buildings, THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN. From and after the 30th November, 1886, the terms of Subscription to this journal will be as fellows, viz. :— IP PAID IN ADVANCE : Per Quarter. . 6s 6d, by pest, 9s 6d  Half-year 12s 6d, by pest, lßs 6d „ Year 0 » 24s Od, by post, 87s Od F booked; Ter Quarter.. 7s 6d, by post, 10s 9d  Half-year 15s Od, by post, 21s 6d „ Year  80i Od, by post, 43s 0d Birth, Marriage, and Death Notioea, if paid for at the time of insertion, 2a 6d each (stamps may be sent as payment) ; if booked, 4s each. Announcements of Births, Deaths and Marriages sent r publication front the country distric uire to be verified by the ignature of on sending the notice. fDIARY Moou'n Sun Sun Moon Moon ago ab Bieca. Sets. Risen. Seta, noonday p.m. a.m. 5 Saturday ... 4.41 6.47 10.38 7.31 10 8 Sunday .. 4.40 6.48 11.29 8.18 20 7 Monday .. 4.30 6.4 D * • ».ll 21 a.m. 10.11 8 Tuesday .. 4.38 CM) 0.15 11.16 22 9 Wednesday.. 4.37 6.52 0.57 p.m. 23 10 Thursday .. 4. « G. 53 1.36 0.23 24 11 Friday.. .. 4.35 6.54 2.10 1.34 25 Moonlight Evenings. The Moon at 3 days old shines till about 8 o'clock. The Moon at 6 days old shines till about half-past 10 o'clock. The Moon at 8 days old shines till nearly 1 o'clock m the morning. The Moon at 12 days old shines from sundown 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. find shines till morning The Moon at 21 days old rieea about 11 p.m. and shines till morning. The Moon at 24 dayß old rises about 2 a.m. and shines til morning. The Moon at 27 days old rises about 4 a.m. aad shines till sunrises.



fPickiord and Dndrill, &*W^ FCRKTTURK X . U" AOTURERB, UPHOLSTERERS, j^"" = fl|l At; CABINETMAKERS, TTAVE Large >od Varied STOCKS OUT HAND of AUSTRIAN Xl and AMSKICAN CHAIRS, Iron and Wood Bedsteads, Pier, r*fltt Glasses, Mattresses and Falllaaseß, Conches, Ferambulators, Toilet Ware. MATS AND MINERAL FURNITUBE OF ALL SOBTS. ALL NF.W GOOD'S. Any of HOUSE FURNITURE made to order on the Premises, at Prices te o^a .he times. Note the addreba — TANORED arREBT, OPPOSITE UNION BANK MITCHELL ■& TDRNST~~~~ fTIHB old eßtablißhed Drapers, Clothiers, and Out fitter?, of Fowler's Buildings, JL Tancred etreet, have now on view and f-r Ralo nt Marvellously Low Prices, THEIR NEW STOCK OF Spring aud Summer Drapery. For Style, Quality, and Value cannot be beaten m Ashbartoß. CLOTHING" CLOTHING. COME AND SEE OUR Kainpoi and Aehl urton Suits, from 47s frl ; 100 pairs Kaiapei Trousers from 108 Od ; 1 caee Colored Moleß nt 5s lid. Boots all eorts and sizes. Bate, immense stock, Tweeds, Felt and Straw. Shirts, Underclothing, Ac. , Ac m ETery Variety and all prices. Carpcle, Linoleums, Oilcloths, and Fnrtaish- Inpfl HOW IS THB TIME TO PURCHASE, BEFORE SHOW DAT. Mitchell and Turner, , '■} 152 TANCRED STREET? THE MONARCH OF THE HARVEST FIELD. THE HOBNSBY LIGHT-DBAUGHT STEEL SHEAF-BINDING HARVESTER! THB SIMPLEST, *THE STRONGEST, THE MOBT KELIABLE, THE EASIEST TO MANAGE, and THE LIGHTEST IN DRAUGHT of any BINDER IN THE L MABKET ! THE HORNSBY HOLD « The Three Largest Frizes ever offered m tbe World 1 And an unequalled record of Colonial Honors. R. HOBNSBY & SONS, LIMITED, eonetructed their first Sheaf Bmder m 1875, and haT© gone on eteadily improving them, profiting by every year's experience, and by the failure of other Machines, nntil they have now no hesitation m recommending their Binder as the most practical and perfect Machine m the market. GEORGEJAMEBON, « AGENT, ABHBURTON. <$*Farmers are invited to inspect carefully the Machine for the Coming Season, *«, the Show Grounds, Christchurch. ANGLO-AMERICAN STSED DRILLS. FARMERS wishing for tbe above MACHINES for uee NEXT BEASON will oblige bjr forwardiDg particulars of their OBDEBB before 80th November next, as oily a limited nomber will be imported. A good supply of FITTINGS and EXTRAS always kept m stock, GEO. JAMESON, WEST STKEET. Sole Agent ior Ashburton District. STILL AHEAD OF ALL OTHERS, AND THIS IS ENDOESEB BY THE BUYING PUBLIC. SALES FOR 1886, 45,857 MACHINES. rilH 18 record stands nnparaUed. It ia laid before the public as thn beat evldonet Jl of the merit of the WALTER A. WOOD BINDERS and BEAPKKS. This exhibit of Sales showing at once their volame and their marvellous growth, h»a always had, and ronat oontinne to have, an irremtable inflaenoe upon the judgment of the farmer m determining what make of machine it Is praotlcally and eoonomloftlly his Interest to own. The beat possible test of the merit of machinery Is comparison This is the test npon whloh 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 more than 45,000 machines have been placed In the hands of the farmers daring last season, and it is everywhere known that these farmers unite m tbe Terdlot that the harvesters, bi-iders, mowera and reapers that do the beßt work In the grain field and hay field, that are most retdily understood and operated by the driver, that are most easily drawn by the team, end that last the longest, are those that bear the name of WALTER A. AT^OOD, a name which these machines have lorig made familiar m all civilised parts of the world* DURABILITY OP THE WOOD MACHINES. Sales of t repairs leas than for any other Machines. It Is a fact attested by agents who sell them, and by farmers who use them, that Wood's Machines requires far Ipss repairs than any other machines m use. No other harvesting machines are as durable and free from breakages, F. FEBBIMAy, Aahhurton, Agent. AGAIN VICTORIOUS ! ! m mflE Latest Honors— first prize— Gold Medal and 500 francs awarded to the -*- Walter A. Wood Binder, after a thiee days' Government trial, at Melun In France. McOormlck Wood-fram* 2ad, Hornsby 3rd. The " Cultivator and Country Gentleman " taya :— " The trial at M»luu was a grand success. It was attended by the Frenoh Cabinet Minister of Agrlonltnre, and tbe Department Director, as well as irany other French Government officials. M. YassUlere, lappector-General of Agriculture, having personal direction." The result has been published m the leading American dailies — east— west north and south— in tbe following cable despatch, which was clipped from the " .New York Tribune," of 11th August, 1887 :-" A Government Harvehter and Binder Contest was held near Melon, July 29, 30, 31, the most important European contest since 1885. The WALTER A. WOOD Machine received first prJze— gold medal and 600 francs. ttcCormick Wood-frame, second ; Hornsby, fcbird. MoOormlck Bteel,f»ine Machine, sad Jobpotpo'e, and AckAiorflt'^Maehlpci also oowpated In he



Pttttlo gotfoea. ) E: McOallum (LITE ©F ORR AND ALCORS) -JISGfS meit reipeotfnlly to inform the X> inhabitaats of AshbnrUn and Bar- rounding Districts, that he will epem on SATURDAY, 15wi INBT, Aose premises m Tanered Street, known at Fowler's Buildings, with a large and wen Assorted St-ck of GROORBIE* of tfee belt esorlpttoas, at Lowest Prices Stes Ambk».— B. McCALLUM, [ FAMILY GROOlrl, Next MITCHELL AND TURNER. !• 76 TSSHING SEASON. W. ZANDER HAS J»st received and *peaed hd bis 2f«w Stoek^f ANGLEBB' GOODS, compriw'&g Split Case and ether Rods, Tarioas prioes, with Misaow sad Fly Tot**, FErn, Mlflnews, Lioes, Hooka, Beefo, Gut' a«d Gat Lioes, W.P. Stooktagi, Fishing Bags, and every requisite for the Fishing Season. Fishing Licenses for the Ash- burton County can tileo be obtained from hi-; Also m larger suppIy— OBICKET aad LAWN TBNHIS materials, Just opened np several eases of New TOBAOOONIBT WARES and FANOY GOODS, which will be sold at very low prices. Nora the Amrhss :— W. ZANDEB, Hairdresaiag and Shaving Saloon Billiard HBoozn with 2 first-class Tables upstairs EAST STREET, ABHBURTON. 9*70 LOW VIJALITY. DB. CHURCHILL'S Syrup of HjpophMpfcite of Lima prescribed by the faculty for the cor* of OtnaniaptioD, Chronic Oongk and General Debility* IT contains two ef the principal in- gredients necessary for building nji, the Eneaan Frame, and which are con- sidered deficient m the above compleints, vie., Phesphorus and Lime. It cannot be too highly recommended for Delicate Children. Dr. Churchill's Compound Syrup of HTPOPHOSPHITEB 1« real Brain Food, and ia oases of Knscalsr and Nervous Exhaustion has acquired a world-wide reputation. Each fettle tears Dr. ChnrchiU'g signature. Pries, 4fr. Prepared only by Swan, Chemist, 12, Rub OisnauoHH, Fabis. TRY IIRKPATEICK'S JAM. CAUTION. "■TTONE is|genoine unless oar >ante]is J3i stawped on each tto, a&d h&s our Registered Trade. Mak«, "^Lora Nelson, j M tht'lafcel. TRY KIEBPATBICK'S TOMATO SAUCE. TSE tttosi delideus flavoring for Cold Meats, Cheps ■ Bteaks, Strape, Gravies, ASHBURTON WOOLLEN FACTORY CO. ANDREW ORR *|> ECHIVED First Prize for the Ash XV» bnrton Woollen Factory Cob Goods at the Asnaal Shew for Tweeds, Blankets, Flannels, FiogoriDgp, Bugs, Ac. Why Bead for Goods Manufactured elsewhere, when we have Firet-clace Goods made u*p m the placs, aid about £6000 Spent annually ob irsgos, benefiting hundreds" of people directly and iudJrecfly Support Local Industry, AND PUKSHASE YO¥E G©ODS ANDREW ORR.