THE FRENCH CRISIS

[rBUTEB'S TBLEGBAM8 — COPYBIGHT.] London, December 4. The Parisian and- French provincial journals, referring to the election of President, alike rejoice at the peaceful termination of the crisis m that country. The Continental Press gene rally express satisfaction at the result, and views the election of M. Carnot as a peaceful augury.

THE MARKETS,

[EBTJTBR's TBIEGBiMS— COPY.BIGHT ] Milbotjrnb, December 5. r Messrs Dalgety and Co. (Limited) held their usual weekly wool sale this afternoon. There was a very large attendance of buyers, and bidding throughout was remarkably brisk. A marked improvement m tone was manifested, which was attributable to the news received of an advance inj prices, at the London wool sales, the depression oi last week being fully re covered. 1800 bales were offered, of which 1600 were disposed of at very tatisfactory prices. Superior greasy merinos sold up to iod, and m some instances to#d per lbj medium to good do brought from 6}4d to o.d ; while inferior to medium sorts reached from 6d to 7^d per pound : medium to good crossbred brought as much as S^d j merino lambs' wool as high as io#d per lbj scoured merino and crossbred sold up to is 2^d, while medium washed merino realised m some instances n^d per lb. The New Zealand Loan and Mercan tile Agency Company, Limited, has re ceived the following cable message from London, dated 2nd December, 1887. Wool— Competition is increasing, and market is firmer, especially for new clip long staple merino, light m grease.

TELEGRAPHIC NEWS.

BRITISH AND FOREIGN.

[RBUTBE'S TELEGRAMS— COPYBIGHT.]

MR SULLIVAN.

London, December 3. Mr Sullivan, late Lord Mayor of Dublin, imprisoned for publishing reports of the suppressed branches of the National League, will be treated as a first class misdemeanant. Mr Sullivan does not intend to appeal against his conviction.

LORD HARTINGTON 'S VIEWS.

Lord Hartington, speaking at Rosen dale, objected to " the one man one vote " principle, and said that unionists would only rejoin the Liberal party when the latter abandoned the Home Rule party.

NEW DEPARTURE OF MR GLADSTONE.

Mr Gladstone has astounded his fol lowers by writing lo Lord Edmund Fitzmaurice urging the Whig treatment of Ireland, and pointing out that the present rupture m the Liberal party is calculated to limit or break up their policy. Members of Mr Gladstone's party construe the overtures to mean a reunion, and the Radical section are consequently angry.

AUSTRALIAN.

[keutee's telegram— copy ight.]

CHINESE IMMIGRATION,

Melbourne, December 5. The Government have decided, * pending an agreement with the other colonies for united action m stopping Chinese immigration, to place additional restrictions upon Chinamen entering Victoria by refusing to recognise naturalisation papers unless the evidence of identification is complete.

IMPORTATION OF STOCK.

The other colonies having agreed to remove the prohibition against the importation of stock from the United Kingdom, it is expected that Victoria will very shortly follow suit.

NEW ZEALAND SHEEP.

It is understood here that the Governments of JSew South Wales and Victoria will shortly issue a proclama tion prohibiting the importation of New Zealand sheep owing to the outbreak of scab m that colony.

ILLNESS OF THE CROWN PRINCE.

Prayers were offered m the Anglican and Presbyterian Churches m this city yesterday for the recovery of the Crown Prince of is ermany.

OBITUARY.

The death is announced of Mr Phil Day, the well-known actor.

FURTHER PROTESTS.

Telegrams have been received by the Premier, Mr Gillies, from the Govern ments of Tasmania and Western Australia, expressing m the action taken to prevent New South Wales assuming the name of •» Australia." Mr Gillies has forwarded copies of the telegrams to i. ir Henry Parkes for his information.

EATEN BY A SHARK.

Sydney, Diceaber 5. A shocking bathing fatality is re ported from Ryde (Kissing Point). A young man while bathing m the Parramatta River, near that town, yesterd a y was seized by a shark and eaten.

SIR F. BROOME AND THE CHIEF JUSTICE.

Peeth. (W.A,), December 5. His Honor Chief Justice Onslow has been called upon by his Excellency Sir F. Napier Broorue to appear before th 2 Executive Council to-day, to show cause why he should not be suspended. His Honor requested that the enquiry might be open to the public. He also asked that be should be represented by counsel. Both requests were re fused by his Excellency, and the Chief Justice accordingly declined to appear. Public sympathy is strongly m favor ' of Chief Justice Onslow, and the action of the Governor is condemned on all tides.

PARLIAMENTARY.

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ~gg Mondat — December 5.

The Honeso met at 2 30 p m. SLAUGHTER HOUSE BILL. The Slaughter-house Act Amendment Bill was received from tho Legislative Council, and read a first time. KEPRESENTATION BILL. The Premier moved the second readirjg of the Representation Act Amendment Bill, to reduce the number of meraberß to seventy, including three Maori members. He Biiid he should reserve his remarks on the Bill till hB replied to the arguments brought against it. The principle of it ' had been fully discussed last year. Mr Taiwhanga opposed the Bill bs it would do away with one Maori member. Sir Julius Yogel taid that while he recognised that a large number of con stituencies bad demanded a reduction of the number of members, he still thought the passing of a Bill of this kind would cause intense dissatisfaction, especially m the country districts. - Mr Downie Stewart supported the Bill. Mr Carroll opposed the Bill, He said that the House should either do away with special Maori representation alto gether, or they should not reduce the number of Maori members. Mr Taipua also opposed the Bill. Mr Seddon baid that hid heart sank within him when he saw wbat little notice was taken of the Premier's short, pithy, speech m introducing ihis Bill He strongly opposed this measure as being calculated to do immense injustice to the colony, and he appealed to fcir George brey to come forward, and by his elo quence, endeavor to stop the Bill. He moved that further consideration of the Bill be postponed till the financial measures of the Government were dealt with, Mr Samuel seconded the amendment. He condemned the Bill, as it proposed to place legislation m the hands of a few, It would inflict great injury on the weaker classes. The Bill would also facilitate log-rolling m every direction, and there would be noth'ng but dissatis faction all over the colony owing to this Bill.

Sit George Grey opposed the Bill. He Bald that it oonld very well stand over till next session, especially aa the Premier had stated that none bat finanoial questions were to be dealt with this session. Mr Fisher said that if the Bill did not pass this session it would not be passed during the present Parliament, as It was one disadvantage of triennial Parliaments that snch large meaeurea of reform could cot be paßeed except they were brought down m the first session. He denied that the Bill would canse any dissatisfaction; , Mr Soobie McKeDzie opposed the Bill. He said that they were asked to go back m their whole history to make a change which would effect no Having at all. Mr Fergus said that one unanswerable argument m favcr of the Bill waa that it waa passed m the last Parliament, and it was only by a piece of political jugglery that the number was restored to its old status. He declared that the country would emphatically declare m favcr of a reduction of tbe number of members. Mr W. P. Reeveß, Mr Taylor, and Dr Hodgkinßon supported the Bill. Mr Kerr and Mr Marchant opposed it The debate was interrupted by the 5.30 p.m. adjournment. The House resumed at 7-30 p.m. Mr Hobbs objected to the redaction of tha Maori representatives, but would support the second reading and move m Committee that the Maori members be not reduced.

Mr Menteath thought that if the Bill ras accompanied by a Local Government SHI it would benefit the colony. He fould sapport the second reading, but hould prefar the Bill being postponed mtil Government brought town the whole | if their policy cext session Colonel Fraser Bnpported the Bill, and idvlsed Government to pußh it through all ts stages. As to the Maori representation, 10 woald prefer to see it abolished. Mr Pyke spoke In opposition to the BHI. Mr Allen thought that Now Zealend sompared with any other country Id the irorld, was vastly overgoveroed. He lupporied the Bill. Mr Grlmmond opposed the Bill. Mr Leveatem would not object to the 'eduction of country members, provided ,he town representation wan also reduced. Mr Bruce supported the Bill, though he regretted that Government had not thought it advisable to give seamen representation. Mr Pratt cou'd oee no good reason for reducing the number of membare, and would therefore oppose the Becond reading. Mr MeKerzte (Clutha) eald that if Qovrrnment had eimp'y asked the House to pffirm the principle of reduction he would have supported the Bill with greater freedom than ha now did. The Bill he thought should provide for the amalgamation of city electorates, and the alteration of the franchise. If this were done it would bs an immense benefit to the colony. Mr Anderson supported the Bill, but objected to reducing the Maori representa tion, Mr Buzton opposed the Bill, as country districts would practically be disfran chised The reduction of the honorarium would, he thought, play into the bands of the moneyed class and adversely to work ing men. If the reduction of members were carried the honorarium Bhould be increased to £3CO Mr Barron hoped the Bill would pass In its present form as he saw little to object : to even m details. Mr O'Oallaghan did not think there wore too.many members m the Houso, but while he could not Bupport the drastic reduction proposed by the Government he would be quite willing to support a reduc tion In tho number of membora to 84; Mr Buchanan hailed the BUI wilh the greatest pleasure, and regretted a reduc tion had not been made laßt session. Mr Tnrnbull opposed the Bill, a3 by the time it had come into operation there poßslbly would ba no necessity for it. Major Steward (Waimate) supported the Becond reading, but much regretted that the Bill had been brought forward In this exceptional session, aa there was co little time to be spared. There waa no justification for a Ministor bringing down the measure this session. Mr GoUdlo was pledged to support the Bill, and ho would oven go further than proposed by Government, aad redupe the number of members to fifty. In com mittee be would move that the number of meraberß bo fifty. Mr B. Thompson (Marsden) hoped that nothing would persuade the Government to withdraw the Bill. Mr Cadman supported the Bill and eaid he would move m committee for re pealing the Maori Representation Act and then leave Government to deal with the question as to whether it is advisable to place the natives on the samo fooling as the Europeans. Mr Blake intended to voto for tho second reading m ordor to affirm the principle of reducing the number of members. Ho was favorable to full re presentation being given to the cities. Mr Beetham Bpoko m support of the secord reading, but mentioned that unless tho ooun'ry was given a greater margin than was proposed m the Bill he might possibly vote against tho third reading. Mr Reevea (Jfcangahna) intended to give his vote for tho second reading, but he would-be glad to Bee It proposed ia the Bill- that it should not take effect until after the next census who taken, The re »presentation of to rob should be curtailed,

and an increase madd m that of tenitory and country. The motion for tho adjjurnment was lost on the volcas. Mr Moss would vote for the seoond reading as he had always maintained that the number should be reduced. He would like to see an amendment moved on the motion for the third reading that the Bill go no further until the Govern moDt bring down their loc.il government policy. Mr Guineas moved the adjournment, but Major Atkinson objected. The motion for the second reading was carried on the voices, and Mr Seddon's amendment was lost. Mr Seddeu then gave notice to move on the committal of tho Bill, that it is un desirable to proceed further with the meißure until come legislation m the direction of local eolf-governmeatis intro duced by Government. The House adjourned at 12.30 a.m.

EXTRAORDINARY TALE OF THE SEA.

A remarkable ocourrenco waa reported by Captain Doward, of the Glasgow barque E3trella de Oblle, who arrived at Qaeenatown from Basaein on September 28ih for orders. Captain Doward's state ment is as follows ; — *' On September 19, m longitude about 20deg W., and 45deg N., we Bighted a barque under Bhort canvas hove-to. She reduced her sail until we oarae up with her, and then she ran up an Italian flag. Subsequently she hoisted signs informing us that there waa a mutiny on board, and requesting ua not to leave her, bat to remain sailing In her company. By her aignala I learned she was bound to Falmouth from Buenoß Ayres, and was forty days oat ; but the name of the vessel I could nut- ascertain, aa she gave us false letters. Over the strange vessel's port bow was placed a large piece of canvas like a sail, aa if put there to stop a leak. According to elguals we remained m close proximity that night, each vessel displaying bright lights. The next mornlcg I asked her if the veseel was leaking, and after & great deal of hesitation aha signalled m reply that she was, and had been making water from September 2. The second night we kept m cjmpauy, again burning bright lights. We then commenced to see that during the light of day the stranger would keep a long distance aw*y from us, bnt as soon as darkness set In she would come op quite close again ; and being a much faßter eailer than oure, ahe waa able to do so. then conoluded she did this for the purpose of not disclosing her name. About 12 30 a.m. she steered quite close to us, and to avoid her striking our vessel we held a light over our side. She then ran aoroas our bow, and macoeavred about m a most extraor dinary manner, which looked aa if she wanted a collision to take pl-.co. The next day the stranger again sailed away from us, and kept along distance off, but steered the same course as we did until darkness had sot m, when she again Balled np m close proximity with u<j, aud exhibited fhah lights twice m succession. Wo however made no signs ia responso. The stranger then suddenly put out her lights, and leftua completely m tho dark. Fearing that the foreigner would run into us, we at ones extinguished all the lights on board the Eatrella de Chile, and changed out course to bbfflj the Italian vessel's pursuit, which we succeeded m doing. The rest of the night we saw nothing of her, and the next morning she waß nowhere to be Been.

THE LAND BILL.

The Land Bill, as introdnced by the Hon G. F. Richardson — the main pro visions of which we bronght under the notice of our readers m a previous issue — is certainly not altogether devoid of merits. Its chief recommendation is that it renders the acquisition of land under a freehold tenure much more easy than it has been of late. It also provides for the acquisition, at any time now or hereafter, by the holder of land on deferred payments or perpetual lease, of the freehold of such land on certain conditions. But for all this it cannot but be regarded as a dangerous measure, for it reverses the policy of our land legislation for, at least, the last decade. It throws open the door to speculation by large companies and land sharks. Ostensibly there is a limit placed to the operation of speculators, but practically there is none. Section 10 provides as follows : "No person shall be entitled to pur chase for cash m any one survey dis trict more than six hundred and forty acres of ordinary land, and two thous and acres of second-class land under this Act, And every person applying for land for cash shall, before his ap plication, or within three days there after, make and lodge a declaration m a form to be prepared by the Commis sioner." From this il will be seen that there is nothing m the Bill itself to prevent any selector with sufficient capital, acquiring two thousand six hundred and forty acres m every survey district — an area of 'one hundred thous and acres — more than two and a-half per cent of the whole. There is not the slightest provision against dummy ism, m fact not even a stipulation that a selecter under this Bill shall not be already a large land-holder ; and the absence of the " declaration " from the body of the Bill, or as a schedule, has, to say the least, an ugly look about it, by no means re- assuring to those who desire to see the balance of our landed estate devoted solely to the purposes of settlement. There is no guarantee that the " declaration " to be prepared by the Commissioner shall be a general one for the whole colony, or even for thn district itself — or, m fact, that it shall not be "■ prepared " so as to dove tail nicely with the requirements of the selector. The next section to the one already quoted would seem to provide against trickery being resorted to, for it enacts that " m the event of any of the statements m such declaration being false, the purchaser shall forfeit all right to the land and all moneys paid m respect thereof ', or if he shall have parted with the said land, then he shall he held, subject to a, penalty equal to fwenty-five per cent of the purchase money, to be recovered summarily." In the absence of the declaration itself it would be a difficult matter to assess the value of such a penal clause, as the declaration might be so " pre pared " by the Commissioner, that there might not be the slightest necessity for any false statement at all. The Bill is now under consideration by the Waste Lands Committee, and we feel confi dent that this dangerous measure will emerge from that ordeal m a greatly altered form from that m which the Committee received it. The Bill throws .1 flood of light cm the feverish anxiety of a certain section of the community to secure the return of supporters of Major Atkinson or^ at any rate, of opponents of the late Government, who had incurred the resentment of the large land-holders Sod other speculators by religiously conserving the land for the purpose of settlement only,

AQUATICS

[rEUTER'S TELEGRAMS - COPYRIGHT. ] Received Deoember 6, 1.20 p.m) Sydney, December 6. The sculling match for the champion ship of the world has been arranged to take place between Kemp, at present holding the championship, and Clifford on February nth. Hanlan offers to row either or both men. A challenge issued by Trickett to row Hanlan has been accepted, and the race will take place on the Fitzroy river.

TO-DAY'S TELECRAMS.

Fire. Auckland, December G. About 3 o'clock this morning an un occupied four-roomed house m Clenon street, Newton, owned by Mr Bhaw, was burnt down. It was insured for £100. Supreme Court. The criminal sessions of the Supreme Court were opened to-day by Mr Justice Gillies. r Jher^ are twenty-four cases, including tbat of Clegg, oil ar god with manslaughter, and Wary O'Connor, man slaughter. Inquest. New Plymouth, December 6 At the inquest be!d at Jnglewood this morning on the body of Sorren Sotensen, who was killed yesterday about midday when out falling busb, the evidence t bowed that deceased and bis sod, of 16 yesrs, bad chopped one tree, when, as it was foiling, it carried away a thick rata vine, which fell on Soreuson's head, killing him on the spot. A verdict of " Accidental Death " was returned. Landslip. Wellington, December 6. A heavy landslip occurred on the Weliin^ton-Masterton Railway, about a quarter of a milo on the Wellington side of the summit. , Traffic is interrupted, but trains run as far as the obstruction and then transfer passengers. It 13 Btatcd about 10,000 tons of earth, came down, and it is not expected the line will be cleared before to morrow evening. Tho slip was caused by tho heavy downpour of rain which fell here on Sunday and yesterday.

The following is taken from the " Auckland Herald " of the 24th ult. :— The trade m the manufacture of J. A. Pond and Co.'s butter boxes is increasing at a wonderful rate. Wherever they are tried it is but the signal for large subsequent orders. Though the season is only just begun, and the firm had a stock of between 2000 and 3000 on hand at the time, and although the machinery has been kept constantly employed, the stock is exhausted, and orders are booked to the extent of 2500 boxes m exoess of what the firm can supply. It is intended to put on two shifts of men next week, and on the week following three shifts will be employed, ao that the machinery will be kept running at full speed night and day. On Tuesday a telegraphic order for 1000 561 b boxes oame from Sydney, to be forwarded at once. Weakness and sickness changed to health and strength with Hop Bitters always if those made by Amerioan 00. See. Holloway's Ointment and Pills. — Colds Coughs, Shortness of Breath. — These maladies require early and unremitting atten+ion, for if neglected they often end m asthma, bron chitis, or consumption. The ointment well rubbed upon the cheßts and back, penetrating the skin, is absorbed and oarried directly to the lungs, whence it expels all impurities. All the blood m the body is perpetually pass ing through the lungs, and there all noxious particles tending to disease can be quickly, thoroughly, and permanently neutralised, rendered harmless, or ejected from the system. Holloway's Ointment and Pills per fectly accomplishes this purification ; and through the blood thus cleased, the iniluonoe of the3e wonderful medicamens reaches the remotest parts of the human body, and thus cures all diseased action, whether internal or external.

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THE ASHBUKTON GUARDIAN, TUESDAY, DECEMBER 6, 1887.



Pablic Kotlce STORAGE/STORAGE. WOOL. WOOL.. WOOL. T MHE Undersigned begs to nnnonnco to JL his numerous friends of Ashburton and the surrounding districts that he has taken over the NEW ZEALAND LOAN AND MER- CANTILE AGENCY CO.'S STORES IN ASHBURTOJN, And is prepared to receive Wool and Grain for STORAGE or SHIPMENT. Liberal Cash Advances made on WOOL, ORAIN, SKINS, &c, In store or con- signed for Sale. . WOOL-PACKS and CORNSAOKS at the Lowest Price?. TWINE, CHAFF, OATS, OILS, LAMPBLACK, Ac. GRAIN bought and sold. Land and Estate Agent. AGENT FOR— N.Z. Loan & Mercantile Agency Co ■ Union Insurance Company Brooke's Heef.v Dip, Eto. Newest Improved Threshing Machines arranged for. FEED. MAKEIG, 11 35 ABhbnrton. Wool Season, 1887-88.. WE are prepared to mako LIBERAL CASH ADVAKOSS against Large or SMALL Ciipg of Wool, whether in- tended for Sale In ASHBUETON OE ELSE- WHERE. Wa ! ave'maSe moat eatlßfactory(a?rango2 meDte foB SHIPPING CLIENTS' WOOL, If pricen realised iv Ashburton are not considered satisfactory. It is our intention to hold PERIODICAL WOOL SALES Throughout the Season, Of which dne notice will be given, and aa our GLUIST STORE, which was con- structed with due regard to LIGHT, will be EMPTY, we shall have an opportunity of displaying the Wool to the very best advantage, which should be a dlafderatum to the Seller. Charges exactly the same as Ohrlatohurch: Farm era, consult your beat interests, and Sell locally, thereby Bavlng Railway Freight. WOOLPACZS AND TWINE OF THE} BEST QUA&ITY SUPPLIED. H. MATSON & CO. MESSRS FRIEDLANDER BROS. HA.YE FOR SALK THE FOLLOWING— SHEEP. 1 0 000 MERINO Eweß 1 1 'AAA 4-TOOTH Merino Xi\J\J\J Wethers rf KdCi 8-TOOTH Merino S OV/U Wrthers S "I Kfin 2-TOOTH Merino * JLO\J\J Ewes and 2 Wethers 3f\r\f\ Fall- Mouthed W UUU Merino Ewes ° 1000 ** Do •> £)f\r\C\ Merino Hoggeta 4UUU m the Wool G)(~\f\ri LAMBS, lßt &\J\J\J CroEB, delivery end of February ALS 0 , — THE FOLLOWING PROPEaTIES— -i -t X ACRES, being R.g. No, 20078, I.JL«J 20079, 20235, at ABhton, lately I or cupicd by Mr Thos. Magee. 1 fin ACRES, beiDg R.B, 28586, 2SSBG at XKJyJ Al ford Forest. A f^ifh ACRES, laid down In gras3 for 5 TtWiy years, divided into 2 paddooto, with atftblo thereon, at Kyle. ACRES m grcss, for 5 years, at I \J\J Dromore, AOO AORES » !at A^burton. \(\C\ ACiIES ' b ? iD 6 "art ofJR.S. 7186 at LUU Wakanui, now occupied by Mr B, Adams. LOTS IG, 17, 18, 1 0 svnd 20 each oontaiirioff about i an acio, fronting Winter's Road md Charlc a street, being immediately oppoaita tbo Woollen Factory. LOT 77, South-east Town Belt, Aehburton, contauicg £-acre, with Dwelling-uoase thereon. TOWN fEOTIONS No 10i6, 1047, 1060 Petf.r street. TO\VN SECTIONS No 580, 581, with 4- roomed Hoasa on each Section, Cameron street. TOWN SECTIONS No' GGS and C(JG, Park street. For price, terms, and full particulars apply to the undersigned. OUR FIRST WOOL SALE OF THE SEASON Will bo held on the 9th oe BECEMBEE. Sales of Horses, Pigs, Cattlo, Prodoto and Furniture on Saturdays. Stock Bales on Tuoedays. (Sheepskin Sales every cccond Friday* RA.KAIA MONTHLY BALI3> Ist of tbt month. KtIBDLANDEJR BEOS., '*j FETEE WILLIAMS,



Public Kot r ces. HAYIJNG taken over the Grocery and Earthenware Departments of tho Business of tho late Firm of ORR and ALCORN, I will continne those Branches 1 of the Business m the same Shop for the present. I have repnlar Shipments of 1 GLASS AND EARTHENWARE, Coming forward froo the Manufacturers • whioh enables mo to SELL at a PRICE 1 that defies competition. I Intend, as formerly, making TEA my speciality. COFFEE gronnd dally on the Premkea. Quality combined, with Cheapness vrlll bo my Motto. R. ALCORN. P. 8. — Having taken over tho dsbfs of the IRONMONGERY and GROCERY Departments of the late firm of Orr and Alcornj persons indebted aro hereby requested to settle at once, or call on me and arrange and save expenses 9*99 ROBERT ALCORN. CHRISTMAS 18 APPEOACHIKG. I THE BEFORE consider it my duty to inform my numerous Clients and the Public generally, that 1 have just landed the Christmas requisites, viz. : — New Currants, Elemes, Valenc'as, and Sultana Raisins, and as those Fruita men- tioned are both T arge a.d Blooming, I anticipate a large and ready SALE to the Lovers ot good FRUIT j also, m addition to the foregoing Lin» s, I have secured some good parcela of ALMONDS, both Sweet and Bitter, also ALMONDS m Shells, Barcolonian, Braz'lian, Monkey, and Chinese ; Candied Peels, Lemon, Orange and Citron ; a' so a variety of other parcels, which Include come excellent value m Italian goods Crystallised ' ruts, Prize Packets, Lucky Bage, and m^tiy oilier interesting and amusing commodities for the Litle Kolks, and whilst courting an inspection of my Stock I would beg to tender my warmest gratitude for the support which I have received from my Friends and the Public during my business career, assuring them too, that as I am now the oldest and largest P.etailer of GROCERIES m Ashburton, it give i me an exceptional advantai-e over smaller bouses, with regard to purchasing powers m the Wholesale Maiketa; consequently my Customers and the Public can rest assured that they will get the best v^lue for t 1 eir money if they will but CALL and inspect cur large and assorted Stock of GKOCEKIEF, coupkd with House- hold Furnishings, Irqnmongcry, Cooking Utensilp, Crockery, Ch'na, Glass, and Earthf-nware, Majolica Wars, Clocks, and many other remarkable lines too numerous to quote, but all SOLD at the Lowest Legi imato Prices. Country orders punctually executed and despatched without delay, whether by Post Caids, Telegrams or Letters. As my staff of assistants are efficient and res-pontible, Customers wilt be waited upon with civiliiy. Please kotb the Address, — D. McFarlane, WHOLESALE & RETAIL GKOOEB. ITALIAN WAREHOUSEMAN AND GLASS, CHINA & CROCKEBY IMPORTER. BRANOHES— East Street, Burneit Street, and Havelock Street. WAREHOUSE AND OFFICE?, Burnett Street, Abhbduton. 12*15 XMAS PRESENTS. EVERY Purchaser of DRAPERY thiß month of THREE POUNDS and upwards will bo presented "with a Handsome Album. Copies now on view m tho Window. JOHN OBR & CO. Tecnuber 2nd, 1887. i SPECIAL NOTICE. A LAEGE SHIPME NT OP x.*, MENS 1 AND YOUTHS' Tweed Sa Boy's Knicker and Jersoy Suits, Felt and Tweed Hate, new shanoa, Shirts, &c. Suitable for Xinas, JUST LANDED, Toi|be sold extra- ordinarily choap. jjJohn Orr and Co.



George Jameson TURNIP IBDRAPE SEEDS. F!OR SALE-Pa*ple And Qte&a Top Aberdeen, Mammoth, Greystone,and other varieties. These have been thoroughly tested, and are guaranteed new and fresh. GEORGE JAMESON, Aahburton. Wool Season 18W-8& T IBERA.L CASH ADVANCES; made Jj on Large or Small Clips at Cur?sc^ Rates, Woolpaoks and Twine Supplied. GEORGE JAMESON, Ashburtoa. Wool. Wool. MESSRS MILES AND CO. beg to inform their friends and clients that they propose holding Local Auction Sales of Wool Throughout the Soagon as usual, and aro now prepared to make Liboral Advances on large or small clips free of Comraisaioß, a\id j\t a low rate of interest. SALES will bo held as forrnorly in' MR GEO. JAMESON'S; SHED, WEST STREET,! Where every care and attention will bo given to each lot entrusted to our care. The Shed is wall lighted, convenient, and m every way suited for the proper display Wool. WUOLPACKH AND TWINE supplied a.t Liowesc Current Rates. J. T. FORD. Auctioneer, GEQSGJi JAMESON, Agaat;



IN responso to a numerously signed requisition, 1 respectfully request the Burgesses to observe December Bth nex^ a HOLIDAY, being the dato fixed for opening the Mount Somers Tram»vay, when the Railway Department will run an Excursion Train m connection with the same. IHOS, SEALY, 11 124 ' Mayor.



TO HIS WORSHIP THE MAYOR OF ASHBURTON. WE, the undersigned ratepayers and residents of the Borough of Ash-. 1 burton, respectfully request yon to proclaim a PUBLIC HOLIDAY on Bth DECEMBER, the ocoaElon of the OPEMNG of the MOUNT SOMERS TRAMWAY. Donald Williamson C. W. Purnell Francis F. Clayton D. McFarlane W. Patching ' E. Cookson J. Soaly and Co. T, H. McOwcn R. Frledlander Thos. Stone P. Williams C E. Sherlock John C. Grubb Edw. G. Crisp William Anderson Robert Alcorn G, A . Vincent Juhn Orr & Co, Dlmaut & Ooe. Tucker & Roetell i H. 0. Craighead Chaa.Reid John Moißcn T. Chambers J, McGregor P. & D. Duncan H. Zander* Co A. H. Shury Andrew Orr Alfred Harrison Hallonalein Bros. Frledlander Bros Robr. Murray Chaa. Neato A. 0. Prlshard David Thomas H. M. Jones W. Pattman 12 21



ST. STEPHEN'S CHURCH, ! ASHEURTON. rpHE ANNUAL GARDEN PARTY _L WILL BE HELD IN THE Parsonage Garden ON FKIDAX 16th DECEMBER, 1887. Stalls . - *ne Sale of Needlework, Fruit, Garden and F&rm Produce, etc. The Ashburton Band will be m attendance Various Amusements, Admission, including tea, Is 6d ; Chil- dren, Is, or two for Is 6d. Gates open at 2 p.m.



Masonic Bazaar. Thursday, Friday, & Saturday, DECEMBER Bth, 9ih AND 10th. TO BE HIJLD IN TIIE MASONIC HALL. Ihe proceedings at the OPENING CEREMONY Will bo conducted by BRO. JOHN OLLIVIEP, of Cliristcburch, Rare and Uniane collection of COINS and STAMPS. A largo collection of PLAIN and FANCY G9< IDS. Beautifal "WORKS of ART to be dispoeed of by Ait Union by ptrmiesion of the Colonial Secretary.



NOTICE. Proctor and Co. BULLOCK'S ARC&.DE (Late HAVES BEG to inform the public of Ashburton and Eurrout-ding districts that they are determined to uphold the character which their establishment has co lorjg held as the BEST and CHEAPEST. . They are now opening a well-assorted stock of GROCERIES, etc., which they wih dispose of at the Lowest Rates for Cash. Hf4 F. H. von SCHOENEBERG, FRENCH POLISHER, CABINETMAKER, UPHOLSTERER, AND UNDERTAKEB, HAS opened m Premises (next W. Patching) East street, and hopes to receive a fair share of public suppoit, being prepared to MAKE FURNiTURK any design to order at OHRISTCHURCH RATES. Pianos ai>d Furniture re- poliehed at very low rates. 11*87



Public Notices. £20 REWARD. IN consequence of the amount of Poaching going on m the Creeks on the Lsgmhor Estate, the above reward will be paid to anyone giving information that will lead to a conviction. From this date NO ONE will te per- mitted to fish m the Creeks on the Lagmhor Estate, 11*58 DONALD McLEAN. WANTED KNOWN. AT I. SALEK AND CO.'S, Licensed Pawnbrokers, East Street, A FIRST-CLASS Watchmaker and Jeweller is employed on the Premises. Watches cleaned and repaired, and every description of Jewellery made and repaired At LOWEST CHRISTCHUROH PRICES WATCHES CLEANED GLASSES, 6d ; HANDS, 9d. WATBRBURY'S repaired from 2b 6d, N.B.— Waterbury's reduced from 13s 6d to 12b. 11 126



Comparative Estimate of 14 chains of 6- Wire Fence. UNDER OBDINARY METHOD. No Wire Stretchers loft attached. s. d, 2 strains of 7 chains each, requiring 3 straining posts at Bay 3s each 9 0 Labor at 2 strains of 6 wires, say 1 man for 1 hour, at Is per hour 1 Labour digging, erecting, and fixing 3 straining posts and stays for same, say 1 man for 4 hours, at Is per hour ... 4 0 Labor boring two straining posts, say 1 man for 20 minutes ... 0 4 Total 14 4 UNDER NEW SYSTEM. Triplox Wire Stretchers being loft attached to Wire, s. 1 strain'of 14 chains, Patent Triplex Wire Stretchers uaed midway, and straining 7 chains on each side ; only 2 straining posts required, at say 3s each . 6 6 Labor at one strain of 6 wires, say 1 man for 20 minutes, only no fasteningg,eing required ... 0 Labor erectin digging, and fixing 2 straininpostß and stays for Baine, say man for hours 40 minute ... «.■ ... 2 No boring required ... 0 °Cost of G Triple Wire Stretchers, at say about 8d eaoh 4 0 Total 13 *NOTE WELL. —Jf a ITAN WIRE STRAINER bo uecc! and removed after straining, the above item of 4b will also la saved,' though ut the exponae of fulur' efficiency. Miowing New System to bo so muo more economical than the old one — that balanco is left over ajtir mcluoing the cos\ of Triplex Wire ßirelcl\ti 111 McGallum & Co. Solo Ag tejfor the County



The advantages claimed for these, the latest and most improved means of strain- ing wire fences, ore : - THEY COST NOTHING, because they pay their cost m the straining yosts they save. THEY ARE A DIRECT GAIN m economy of time and labor, because no boring of straining posts is required, and the whole process of straining occupies only about quarter the usual \irne. THEY EFFECT A FURTHER SAV- ING of time and labor as long as the fence exists, because they are left perma- i nently attached to the wires, which can therefore be tightened or slackened when- ever doaired.



A REVOLUTION IH.WIRE FENCING EFFECTED BY REID'S PATENT TRIPLEX WIRE STRAINER. (Patented m 1885 throughout Great Britain, the United States, and the Colonies.) No Straining Postsl required except at the angles of fence 3. The boring of Straining Poßts unnecessary.



SATURDAY, DECEMBER 10th. Part of T.S. 541, fronting Oasa Streot, with Cjttage thereon. Mli T. BULLOCK (m conjunction" with Mr J. C. Duncan), has re- ceived instructions from Mr Jeremiah Houuiiens to Sell by Public Auction at the Arcade, od tho above date, pait of TS. 541, about £-acre, fronting Cass Street, on which is erected a 4-roomedj Cottage. Oa account of the owner having decided to resido m the North Jtvßiid, tliia property will be sold at a very low price, and on liberal terms. Sale at 12,30. 12*10 T. BULLOCK, Auctioneer. METH VEN. LOTS 2 and 7 with Cottage thereon.



Auctions. SATURDAY, DECEMBER 10th. House and Seotion m Cox street. Terms : £10 oaßh ; balance by instalments, bearing interest at Ci per cent. MR T. BULLOCK has received In- atruotions to Sell by Public Auction, at the Arcade on the above date, on account and by order of the Mortga- gees,— T.S. 808, fronting Cox street, on which is erected a 4 -roomed Cottage. The terms of payment are moat liberal as above. 1 Sale at 12.30. T. BULLOCK, 12J14 Auctioneer. LOTS 1, 2, and 3, .with House thereon, I fronting Creek Road, near the I Canterbury Mills. MR T. BULLOCK has received in- structions from Mr Thomas Carroll to fell by Public Auction at the Arcade on SATURDAY, DECEMBER 10th, His Freehold Property as above, con- taining Oa. 3r. 3p., well situated on Creek Road. There is a com- fortable House of 4 roocuß, erected on this Property. Tho land is of first-class quality, and the grounds nicely planted. Inspection invited Very liberal terms. Sa'e at 12.30. T. BULLOCK, 12*13 Auotloneer,



Public Notices. ECONOMY IN TIME : ECONOMY IN LABOR : ECONOMY IN FENCING MATERIAL. Patent Titan Wire Strainer, ADVANTAGES : IT straios a wiro anywhere, either post or midway ; makes tho best knot, and one which seldom breaks old wire ; does not slip about m working ; strains with unrivalled power, ease, and freedom from annoyance ; does not allow the wire to Blackon moro than ONE- SIXTEENTH of an inch while being secured ; combines lightness ond strength m the higheot degree ; can be conveniently applied to all purposes which require wires to be joined under tension.



MR T. BULLOCK (m conjunction with Meaara M»t3on and Co.) has received instructions from the Colonial Bank of New Zealand to Sell by Public Auction at the Arcade, 011 SAIURDAY, DECEMBER 10th, At 12 noon. < LOTS 2 and 7, part of R.S. 21371, on' which is erected a comfortable Cottage. The owners have decided to part with this property at a sacrifice, and intending purchasers are respectfully invited to inspect it, and attend tho ea 0. Termß Liberal, T. BULLOCK, 12tll Aocfioneer.



O£Tpr —Lot 28, Trevorton, near tho 3L/OtJm Presbyterian Manse, contain- ing about with 3-roomed Hoctrp thereon, for Bale at the above prlcc> v . Terms if required. — Apply to T. BOLLOCK, THREE-Roomed Cottages near the Qas Works to lot at a low rental. T. BOLLOCK nn\O LET, — 7- Boomed House m Burnett JL streot near tho Qrango Hall. T. BULLOOK. rjnO LET at a low rental. — 4-roo:ued Ji_ Collage at Hampstead. T. BULLOOK. TINWALD. TO LET, at a low rental, a 3-Roomed Cottage, near Mr Sheabbbs, Machinist, Apply to T. BULLOCK. EOR SALE at a low price and on liberal terms, 15 acres of land with 2-roomed Cottage thereon, fronting the Fairfield Road, not far from tho County Saloyards, Apply to T. BULLOCK. TINWALD. ~~ nrO LET— A Four. roc mod Houae with 6. Shop, adjoining Mr Hoseltine'p pro- perty, and near the Railway Station. A e»v rental will be accepted. T. BULLOCK. TREVORTON. a\O LET.— Trovorton Hougo, conta'n' . ing 9 Roima together \vith abmii acvoß c<f land laid but as follows ; — Large Lawn m front of the Houao, Shrubbery round about it, and a belt of forest trees. Remainder m grass paddock . 1 here is also a Stable and Coach house orected on the property. Applj to



Public Notices. "TTTaNTED Known— Wells sunk, with W pump and pipe found and fixed, from £2 10a upwards. All kinds of pumps, Rangsß and house-smith work fixed or repaired. Chimneys awept and ranger cleaned, 33. Registers la 6d each. All orders punctually attended to. Note address, H. Dudley, Mooro street, Ash- burton. 11 22 FOR SALE. ON Account of the Trustees of tbe late Walter Hartnell, — R,S. 15405, South Rakata, comprising 400 acres, Including the growing crop of Wheat. Further particulars may be obtained from OHAS. W. TURNER, Land and Estate Agent, 12 28 South Rakaia. T. Bullock. TO FARMERS. TjWR SALE— A new WOOL PREBS. T. BULLOCK. FOR SALE. — An improved Farm of 245 Acres, being R.S. 27237, situated about 5 mileß from Chertsey. Low price and liberal terms apply to T. BULLOCK.,



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