DEFEAT OF THE GOVERNMENT.

(From our Co-respondent.) Wellington, Deoember 7. About a quarter to three this morning the Government were defeated on an amendment of Mr Downie Stewart's, on the representation Bill, providing that the Bill do not come into force till Ist October, 1889, by 36 votes to 81. Ihe House im mediately adjourned, and a caucus of ihe Government was to be held at 10 30 to considei the matter. The Hcuso, when it met at 11 o'clock, immediately adjourned until 2 tbia afternoon. It ia rumored that Major Atkinson will resign unless ihe motion be rescinded, The meatin^ is now going on Latjrb, There waa great excitement this morn ing over the defeat of the Government on Mr Downie Stewart'a motion; A Minis terial caucnß was held at 11.39 at which fifty-one members were present. After a prolonged discussion, It waa decided to recommit the Bill, several Ministerial supporters Btatlog they had not oon aldered the amendment would be taken as directly hostile when they voted for it. The recommittal will occasion a lengthy debate, as it m asserted by the Opposition that the Premier had declared the motion would be treated by him as of a directly no-confidence nature. It is stated the Premier Btopped Mr Boss when going into the Ayes' lobby, and stated distinctly he would resign were the motion carried, Mr Bobs thereupon said, " Well, you may resign." The general feeling is that tho Premier was far too hasty m adopting the bellicose attitude he has done, «nd there Is great dissatisfaction amongst some of hia supporters. It is felt by many that the proceedings of last night have weakened tha Government position, and that it 1b now unlikely that tbe session will terminate by Christmas.

TO-DAY'S TELEGRAMS.

Gored by a Bull. New Plymouth, December 7. A settler named Pearn, living near Egmont village, while shifting his bull was tossed, and whilst on the ground In senstbls the bull gored him, breaking two of the man's ribs, His wife came to the rescue and by her screams seemed to frighten the anltcal. Pearn 1b very badly hart. Attempted Suicide. Feuding, December 7, A man named James Atkinson attempted suicide while suffering from ddirium tremens, He tried to beat out his brains with two large stones and Inflicted a severe ecalp wound. Pound. Wellington, December 7. The man Stanley, who was missing, has been found staying with a relative m tin country. T&9 Australian Squadron. Hla Excellency the Governor haß re ceived advice that Admiral Fairfax, Naval Oommacder-in-ChJef of the Australian station, purposes leaving Sydney In H.M.B. Nelson on 9th or 10th icst for- Auokland and it is probable that several ships of the equae'ron will be at Auckland at Christ maa. In January he proposes taking the squadron to Wellington,. Death. Dunedin, December 7. The death is announced of William Otldwell, a prominent member of the Masonlo body.

THE HIGH JUMP RECORD LOWERED AGAIN

The testimonial reception given to William Byrd Page, Friday, October 7th, by tho Athletic Astoaiatlun of the Uni versity of Pejvnjylvania, at Philadelphia (•ays " Tnrf .'"Field, nnd Farm") waa a complete success. The weather was balmy, and the 3000 spectators viewed tho exhibition m comfort. It was to bo Page's lasc appearance, and it was kncwn that he wculd a.tempt to bretk hla great record. Messrs Bay and Clarke, Englieh champions In pole vaulting and walking, also gave exhibitions of their powers. Olatk, who came on the track with Chamberlain, of the University, to act as pace maker, walked the mile m 7mln Bj^ec. Pege then cane out, amid the greatest spplanee from the students and ladies. The bar waß placed at five feet, which be easily cleared ; then two inches were added at a time until six feet was reached. Page new took a rest, and after & little rubbing paced ten steps backwards, and with a beautiful leap cleared the willow by about two inches. After two more beautiful leapa ilis bar stood 6ft 3£in, and Pago has broken his record by £ln, The enthusiasm was now intense. The bar was next raised to 6ft 4in ( and after more rubbing Page In a wonderful leap went over without a touch. HU friends rose to congratulate him, and it was with difficulty that the police could keep the crowd back. This is the highest record ever made. The events were con cluded by a magnificent exhibition of pole jumping by Mr Bay, who cleared lift 4ln, two Inches short of his record, Dr Pepper, provost of the University, delivered an address to Page and the students present, and Dr Frezier presented Page with a beantifnl watch as an appreciation of his woik. Dr White then gave Messrs Ray and Clarke medals as testimonials of the good will entertained for English athletes on this side of the water.

A NEW TRUMPET.

A Cincinnati paper describes a wonder ful trumpet, the invention of Harry B. Cox, a young electrician, residing noar that city. The trumpet is intended to ba Bsed for his diecovery of the great distance an echoed or reveberot?d sound will carry, and tbe diecovery that speaking trumpets, if made to give the same funda mental note, would vibrate and produce the phenomenon known as " sympathy. " With th'fl trumpet conversation m an ordinary tone of voice was carried on between parties four and a quarter miles apart. People sitting at their windows or on their porches a mile away, conversing m fin ordinary tone, could be distinct'y heard, and m two instances they were told the nature of: their conversation and admitted that snch had taken pace. By listening lo the whistle and tracing ifc to and beyond Fernbank to Lawronce burg, Indiana, it was found that the laetrnment had a well defined range of 26 nri'e.s ; that is, a loud Bound like a locomotive whistle or the rumbling of a train, could be distinctly heard at the dietance of 13 miles m every direction. Conversation was readily carried on botween men on high hills on opposite sides of the Ohio River, about four aDd a half miles apart, 'iests made on the water showed that the trumpet was oven more available than on land. Tbe ms tru ment will be patented as soon as perfected. A name has not been chosen for it.

TELEGRAPHIC NEWS.

BRITISH AND FOREIGN.

[rKVTER'r TELEGBAM3—COPYKIGHT.]

THE NEW NAME.

London, December 5. Sir Saul Samuel, Agent-General for New South Wales, had an interview to day with Sir H. Holland, Secretary of State for the Colonies, when the subject of re-naming New South Wales was 'broached by the former. Sir H. Holland declined to express an opinion upon the subject of the proposed alteration. The " Times " this morning has an article upon the meditated alteration of the name of "Australia" by New South Wales. The writer deals with the sub ject ia a humorous manner, and sug gests an option fi Kastern Australia " if a change of name is imperative.

DEATH.

Lord Lyons, who has been m a very precarious condition for the week past, expired to-day.

PAN-ANGLICAN CONFERENCE.

His Grace tbe Archbishop of Canter bury has convoked a Pan-Anglican Conference, which will assemble on Jul> 3rd.

THE FRENCH PRESIDENT.

Paris, December 5.

The National Assembly to-day offi cially reported the election oi the President.

THE RUSSIAN ATTITUDE.

Vienna, December 5

The reports received here of the massing of Russian cavalry along the frontier are causing a feeling of dis quietude here and at Berlin.

AUSTRALIAN.

[RENTER'S TKLEGRASI— COPyfIOHT.]

DEATH.

Melbourne, December 6: News has been received here by cable of the death of Baron Hawke, father of Mr M. B. Hawke, who is at present playing with Mr Vernon's team of English cricketers. The Melbourne Cricket Club have forwarded a telegram to Mr M. B. Hawke, who succeds to the title, tendering their condolence, and offering to re*ease him from his Australian engagements.

MPORTATION OF NEW ZEA LAND SHEEP.

It is now considered almost certain that no action will be taken by the Victorian Government m prohibiting the importation of New Zealand sheep.

THE KIMBERLEY DIGGINGS.

A newspaper correspondent writing from Derby speaks very hopefully of the Kimberley Diggings. He says fifty claims are at present operating several reefs, some workings proving very rich.

THE CHINESE QUESTION.

The Premier, Mr Gillies, replying to a question m the Legislative Assembly this afternoon, stated that Government had prepared a Bill dealing exhaustively with the Chinese question, but the Cabinet considered it imperative to ensure the co-operalion of other colo nies before communicating with the Imperial Government upon the subject.

STRIKE OF NAVVIES

The navvies employed upon the Lilydale and Helensville. railway work have struck for an increase of ivages. The men demand that the rate ot pay shall be 7s 6d to 8s per day, m lieu of 7s as at present paid.

VOTE OF CENSURE.

Sydney, December 6. In the Legislative Assembly to-day, Mr Dibbs, leader of the Opposition, moved a direct motion of censure upon the Government m a speech which generally condemned the policy of the Government, characterising the proposed management of the finances of the colony as extravagant and un satisfactory. Hedenounced, as especially objectionable, the proposals relating to reducing the salaries of Civil servants. The Premier, m reply, made an able defence of the Government's policy. The debate is proceeding.

Received December 7> 1.30 p.m.

THE NEW NAME.

Sydney, December 7. Sir Henry Parkes replying to the other colonies on the subject of changing the name of New South Wales, deals sarcastically with the ob jections raised, and maintains the right of thib colony to the name of " Aus tralia" as there is no question if adopted the name could not affect the other colonies.

SUSPENS ON OF A JUDGE.

Perth, (W.A) Dec9mber 7. T he Executive Council unanimously advised the suspension of Chief Justice Onslow which advice His Excellency the Governor has acted upon, com municating the fact to the ( hief Justice who is lo be placed upon half-pay pending the final decision of the Secretary of State for the Colonies.

DIRECTIONS FOR SAVING GARDEN SEEDS

Seeds of all kinda should bo fully rlp3 when gathered, but it la most importat.t to harvest them as Boon as they nre ripo. For keeping small quantities of eeeds, paper bags are preferable to cloth, as they afford better protection s^alnat moisture and insects. Always mark enoh package with the name of the seed contained m it, and the year m which It grew. Cold doea not injuro the vitality of seeds, but moisture Is detrimental to all kinds. Melon, encumber, squash and pumpkin should be taken only from ripe perfect shaped apecimora. In a email way tbe Boeda may be simply taken out, spread on tins and plate 3 and dried. Lirger quantities have to be washed boforo drying, to remove the slime that adheres to them, When the seeds ore thoroughly dried, tie them m bags, and keep m a dry place secure from rats or mice. Beets, parsnip?, turnfpe, carrots, onions, cauliflower and cabbage will not. produce seed ULtU the second year. When the seed is ripe, cat the stalks and put under cover to dry ; then beat out the Beeda and tie In paper Bj>g3.

ASHTON SCHOOL.

The ordinaiy me tins of the Committee was held on Monday evening, the sfch mat Present — Messrs G. Gilmour (chair man) T. Magee, J. Cro) r , D. Ryan, W. Oroy, J. Ashton, and J Frown. The Chairman reported that the work authorised by the Committoe had been carried out satisfactorily. A circular was road from the Board of Education with regard to cortain reforms which wore likely to be brought about m the future arrangements with teachers The Master's report was road and ap proved of. Ihe number on roll was stated to be 52, with a good average at tendance. The school was examined on the 25th, and the result was considered most satisfactory. — It was resolved that a vote of thanks be conveyed to the Muster and Mistress, congratulating thorn oa the very creditable report ond tha efficient state of the school. A letter was read from Mr T. Taylor, on behalf of the Committee of the Ashton Singing Clasa, offering £2 as part proceeds of the late concert, towards tho purchase of prizes for the children . It was decided that the Committee be thanked for that ofEer, and that the donation be sup plemented by an equal amount ; that the Master and Mistress be asked to purchase suitable books, and arrangements made for the prizes to be distributed on tho 23rd iast. The following is the report on the ex amination hold on tha 25th inst. : — Pre sented, 51 ; per centogo of passes, 54 ; per centage of failures, 6. Only 2 fail- n r es occur, which are both m one of the higher Standrds, viz., Standard V. The school was last examined on the 26th of January of tbe present year, S3 that Borne allowance must be made for the upper classes. The following are the Inspector's general remarks :— tc Tho Bchool, notwithstanding the short porioi of preparation, has passed a very ! satisfactory examination. "In the lower sections the preparatory classes are of fine promise, their arithme tic being accurate, rapid and sound, and their interest and attention exceptionally good . Standard I. is fair . ' ' The object lessons given by the Mis trees to Standards 111, IL and 1., and pupils m conjunction are of a superior character. "In the upper section of the Bchool work Standard ll [. deserves special notice for full and intelligent answering, and the general proficiency may bo considered pood, the only substantial exception being the .arithmetic of Standard V., which shows tho necessity of applying reason ing powers to the solution of simple problems; W. J. .Anderson, Inspector."

AUCTIONEER'S REPORT

Mr Peter Wllllaniß (for Friedlander Bros.) reports for the we>k ending Tues day, 6th December, 1887 : — On Saturday, the 3rd inst., wo hold our weokly salo of horses, etc., at cur East Street Horse Bazaar. There was a small eniry, and a fair attomlanca of fanners and othors hit with small demand and n few changed hands. Wo placed a pair of good unbroken 3 year-old light druught gold ma at £30 ; also 1 do, £13. Hocks at prices. _ ~ Pitw»—^A"M-^e lino of 40 were yarded, being slips to atoros m very poor condition, wo placed sain 1 ) at 18s all round. Poultry,- Fowl r, 2s per pair Produce — Derwenls, 2s 3d to 3s per bag ; fowls' wheat, 7s Gi per bag ; bran, 4s 3d per bug ; oatf, la 6d per buehel ; flour, 18s 6d per bag ; oatmeal, 2s Od per bag ; peas, 2s Oil per bushol ; eh oao, 2d por lh ; tea, 12s Gd per box ; mutton, 2d per lb. Furniture at fair prices.

At tho Tinwald yards on Tuesday, tho Gth inst , very fow sheep camo forward, owing no doubt to tho two previous days bting very wot About 50!) sheep, 70 head cattle, and 17 pigs camo forward There was a fair attendance of farmers, and the following prices were obruined : — Fat crossbred ewes (shorn), Gs Gd, 7s 3d to 7s 6d, only two pens being filled ; croes bred hoggo's m tho wool, 5a lOd ; monno do, 7s 6d ; croesbro:! hnggots (shorn), 4s Gd ; mixed crossbred owes m tho wool, with 110 per cent of lambs, 103 Gd. Cattle.— Fat cowa, £4 17s Gd, £5 2s Gd, £5 6s ; fat heifers, £ 3 15s, £3 17s Gd ; fat steers, £5 10s. We submitted a grand lino of 26 storo stoerp, 2 and 3 year-olds, but as thoy did not reach the vendor's reserve they were turned out, the highest bid being £3 3s. Pigs aro m good do mand, and aro fetching highest prices, viz , porkers, 9s 6d, 12a, 15s Gd.

INTERPROVINCIAL NEWS

Auckland, December 6. The Inquiry into the racing cf the ferry steamers Uaglo and Victoria In the harboi on the 9ih November was heard to-day, before Captain Burgesa (Harbor Master) and Captains Clayton and Frater, at the Harbor Bo»rd cffioea. Evidence was taken at great leDgth, ten witnesses being examined, but no deoleion was oome to In the matter by the Board of Inquiry, as the evidence haa to le submitted to the Harbor Board, who will determine what notion shall bo takon. '. he Financial Refpim Aaacqlatlon have ta^graphod to Mr Goldfe, M.HB:, ap proving of hla action and that of the other members who are supporting the measure for the reJuctlon of the number of mem bers of tho Houae to fifty. A publio moating, convenod by the ludußtrial Aeoociation, was held to-night to consider tbe action <-f Government m reference to the revision of the tariff, and a resolution were parsed condemning the position takon by Government on the qneßllon, and urging a revision of the tariff before the cloaeof the session. The action of the AockUnd memborß who have given Eiipport to Ili9 Ministry m the stand they have taken was condemned, while that of Mr Mosa and others, who contended that tbe subject should be considered at onoe, wbb approved. Napier, December 6. A tolograyn was received by Mr Dobson, from Tjser and Co. to dny, which an nounces that the finnl decision m tho English Courts m tho action brought against Hall and Co., by Haslam and Co. for alleged infringement of patents con nected withfreoaing machinery is m favor of Hall, the action being dismissed. The matter is of importance to New Zealand, as tho Colonial Uuion Company's steamers through whoso runniug 1 rales of froight for f rosson moat have bcon largely reduced, use Hall's machines, and had the decision b^on m favor of Haelam tho proviouely existing companies would virtunl'y have secured a monopoly. The Colonial Union Company's steamer Balembria met with an accident to her propeller near TencrifTo, but waa repaired at that port, and Bailed agnin on Mondny. Tho same Company's Btoamer Ashleigh Brook arrived at Sydney this morning, after a passage of 53 days, Wellington. Decomber G The local candidates for tho December matriculation examination of tho Now Zealand University cumber between forty and fifty. A man named Stanley, who arrived from Greymouth ou Friday is reported to bo missing, not haviDg bcon soon since he lauded. Gbkymoutii, December 6. A correspondent' writes from Toiaya Flat, Grey Valley, stating that he found a Balmon on the bt^ak o£ tho Gray river threo fool lq&g, two foot iv m'rth, and full of epawni. Eo found it m a dry bywash, where it appeared -to havo got during a ft?* 3 ,

FRANCE'S WONDERFUL NEW RIFLE

The Libel rifi?, the new arm with wh''ch the French iofautry will beßupplied before next eprirg, Ja according to all account, r wonder, and teveral raodela of the gun which have been received here have excited great lntorost. The new rifla ia known by the came of the Inven tor, Libel, and la smalJer and lighter than the rlftaa now m use ; tho Frenoh soldier call it "the little gun." The mOBt anthentic descriptions given of the gun agree In attributing to it a carrying power beyond that of any rffli heretofore m uae. The models received In New York are not known to be accurate copies of tho Libel gun, and experiments with them are impossible, owing to the fact that t^o power 039(3 is a seoret compound of wh : ch the French Government haa the monopoly. According to all accounts the Libel gun will cirry its bullet more than a v i!e and A half, with a m>ro oartaln aim than haa baen possible with ordinary r flss. Tha bora of tho gun ia vory small, and the ball, which la of ateel and pointed at one end, (a eaid to revolve at a speed of a thousand revolu tions a second . Ia the testß nude by tho Frenoh Government the bullet haa penetrated a brick wall eight inches thick at a diatanoe of 500 yards ; it will go through any kind of armor that can be^ worn by soldlero, and at a distance of more than a mile will pasa through a man aa eially aa at ten paces The gun has no recoil under fire, and the powder j gives out no emoke whatever. It haa been slid that tha powder U3ed must be a type of smokeless hunting powder already m the market ; but this ia denied by the Inventor, who aaya that be ueoa an entfrely nevr compound. The Libel gun is, of course, a repeater, and the cartridges are bo small that each soldier catrlea 220 rounds of ammunition, aa against 116 rounds, formerly considered the maximum. The French Government I* now making Iheee guns »t the rate of 500 a day at Saint-Ktionne, and ia preparing to tarn out double that number. Four factories, those at Ohatelleraulfc, Talle, and Saint- Etienne, will soon be at work upon them. — u New York Evening Post."

A SINGULAR CASE

Mr Trcutbock, Deputy-Ooroner for Westminster, held an inquiry hst week into the circumstances oonnected with the death of Martin OnhiJl, aged about 29 years, who waa m the service of Lieutenant Walter Long, 31 Qaeen's Gate. The deceased, as well as his master, was bitten on Iho 14 h of June last by a houud sup poted to be Buffering from rabies. They both subsequently went to Paris and were under the treatment of M. Pasteur from the 25th of June to the 24fch of July. After their return to England, the wound began to give pain, and on the 11th Of August the deceased waa admitted to St George's Hospital, Dr Russell Coombs deposed that the application of a soothing lotion soon subdued tho pain, and that thero were no other symtomß exoept thoße of great nervouoneas, The man seemed to have a strong idea that he was going to die. Ho was simply m a Btata of fright, Next day he complained of catching his breath, and said ho coald not swallow properly. He tried to swallow, but did it In a ' bundling sort of fashion,' although bo had no real difficulty. On tha 13 h the witness waa scut for. Cahill was In great pain, and the witness ordered htm a morphia draught. Later m the day he was removed to a separate ward, having become violent. Ho continued to complain of inability to drink, and of catching of

tie breath. This vrent on till cine o'clock that night. He then beoama very violent, nnd made imitations of various animals, such &a barking and snapping. Ho was, however, apparently conaciotiH, and would etop doing theee thlnga when told to do bo. Sluoklca wire placed on bla feet, and at eleven o'olock tho witness saw him and asked him to swallow some milk. He rofuasd, and ( jgcted it from his mouth. After this he swallowed uome perfeotly easy. Ho remained m this condition till 7 30 on Sunday morning, when he began to vomit blood, and died later m the morning. Tho witness waa unable at present to otate the causo of death. The Bjmptoma woro not thoee that usually accompanied hydrophobia. The man's condition was apparently profoundly influenced by the Bta.o of fright ho was m, but the witness did not think the fright waa the sole causa of death. Eventually the jury returned a verdict of • Accidental death.'

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Throughout the Season, Of which csri3 notice will be given, and aB our Gtt&lff STORE, which was oon- Btrnctecl with daa regard to LIGHT, will be EMPTY, we shall have an opportunity of displaying the Wool to the very best advantage, which should be a disideratam to the iSeller. Charges exactly the name as Cbrlatohnroh: Farm era, oonaulfc your best interesto, and Sell locally, thereby aavlng Bailway Preight. WOOIPACKS AHD TWINE OF XHEj BEST QUALITY SUPPLIED. H. MATSON & CO. MESSRS FRIEDLANDER BROS, HA.YE FOR BALK THE FOLLOWING— SHEEP. | f\ f)()() MERINO Ewes 1 Yinn 4 TOOTH Merino X)\J\J\J Wethers rf PAA 8-TOOTH Merino 2 OUU W<thers £ -j KAA 2-TOOTH Merino ' * XOVJxJ Ewes and • Wethers 3 3f\nf\ Fnllllonthed «« UUU Merino Ewes O 1000 D ° Do J 2000 "fs-ssaf OAAA LAMBS, Ist 4UUU CroBP, dolivery end of February ALS 0 , — THE FOLLOWING PROPERTIES— i-» pr ACRES, beinrr U.S. No. 20078. I. 1 O 20079. 20295, at Aehton, lately or capied b; Mr Thos. Magee. 1 C\n ACRES, beiDg R.S. 28685, 28686 at AUU Alrord Forest. A O<fb AORB3 » loid down m grass for 0 ybUvJ' years, clivHcd into 2 paddocks, with stable thereon, at Kyle. *7C\f\ ACRES m grass, for 6 years, ai § \J\J Dromoro, A r\fi AOBES;|at Aehburton. 1 ( \CX ACRBS ' b ? iD e Pa of.'R.S. 7185 at LUU Wakanui, now ocenpied by Mr R, Adam?. LOTS IC, 17, 18, 10 and 20 ench containing nbouti an aero, f routing Winter's Boad and Gharlt'B street, b eing immediately opposite tbo Woollen Factory. LOT 77, Konth-east Tcwn Belt, Afjhbnrton, contaitirg with Dwelling'konßO thereon. TOWN SECTIONS No 10d6, 1047, 1060 Pet:r efcreefc- TOWN SECTIONS No 520, 581, with 4- roomed Honse on ench fc'ection, Cameron street. TOWN SECTIONS No G65 atd.CGG, Park street . For pricp, terras, and full particulars apply to the undersigned. OUR FIRST WOOL SALE OF THE SEASON Will bo held on the 9th of DECEMBER. Sales of Horeea, rigs, Cattlo, Produce And Fnrnitnre on Saturdays; Stock Sales on Tuesdays. Sheepskin Sales every second Friday i RAKAIA. MONTHLY BALE, Ist THTO?« DAT of the month, FBIEDLJLKTDER BEOS. ; fETERWILLIiMS,



Public Notice "STORAGE. _STORACE. WOOL. WOOL. WOOL. THE Undersigned begs to announce to hia numerous friends of Ashburton and the surrounding districts that ho has taken over tho NEW ZEALAND LOAN AND MER. OANTJLE AGrRNCy CO 'S STORES IN ASHBURTOJN, And is prepared to receive Wool and Grain for KTOUAG2 or SHIPMENT. Liberal Cash Advances made on WOOI^ GRAIN, SKINS, &c, m etoro or con- signed for Sale. WOOLPACKS and COBNSAOKS at the lowest Prices. TWINE, CHAFF, OATS, OILS, LAMPBLACK, &o. GRAIN bought and sold. I and and Estate Agent. AGENT FOR— N.Z. Loan 3i[ Mercantile Agency Co Union Insubance Company Brooke's ?herp Dip, Etc. Newest Improved Thresbiug Machine! arranged for. EBED. MAKEIGr, 11 35 Ashburton. Wool Season, 1887-88. WE are prepared to make LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES agalnafc Largo or SMALL Cipq of Wool, whether la- tended for Sale In ASHBUETON OR ELSE- WHERE. Wa }iave' k ma^o most aatisfaofcory[arrango meets for SBIPPING CLIENTS' WOOL, If pricen realisad In Aahbarton are not considered satisfactory. It io our intention to hold PEKIODICAL WOOL SALES



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Couniry orders punctually executed and despatched without delay, whether by Poßt Cards, Telegrams or Letters As my staff of assistants are efficient and rosponfible. Customers will be waited upon with civility. Please kotb the abdkess, — D. MaFarJane, WHOLESALE & EETAIL GROCER. ITALIAN WAREHOUSEMAN AND GLASS, CHINA & OROCKiSBY IMPORTER. BRANCHES — East Strekt, Btjb^ElT Stkeet, and Havelock Street. WAREHOUSE AND OFFICES, Burnett Street, Aehburton. "12*16



CHRISTMAS is APPBOACHISTG. ITBEREFORE consider it my duty to inform my numerous Clients and the Public generally, that I have just lauded tho Christmas requisites, viz. : — | Few Currants, Elemes, Valenc'as, and | Sultana Raisins, and as those Fruits men- f tioned are both T argo ad Wooming, I I anticipate a largo and ready SALE to the Lovers ot good E\RUIT ; also, ia addition to the foregoing Lin^e, I h>ve secured some good parcels of ALMONDS, both Sweet and Bitter, also ALMOJSDS m (Shells, Barcolonian, Brazilian, Monkey, and Chinese ; Candied Peels, Lemon, Orange and Citron ; a'eo a variety of other parcels, which include some excellent value m Italian goods Crystallised L'rutts, Prize Packets, Lucky Bags, and many other interesting and amusing commodities for the Lit le b oiks, and whilst courting an inspection of my Ktock I wonld beg to tonder my warmest gra'.itude for tho 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 Ketailer of GROCERIES m Ashburton, it give* mo an excptional advantage over smaller houses, with regard to purchasing powers m the Wholesale Markets ; cons, quently my Customeis and tho Public can rest assured that iliey will get tbe best vblne for t eir money if they will but OALb and inspect cur large and assorted Stock of GKOCEKIEP, coupled with House- hold Furnishincs, Ironmongery, Cooking Utensile, Crockery, Ch'na, Glass. anJ Earthenware, Majolica Ware, Clocks, and ] many other remarkable lines too numerous to quote, but all SOLD at the Lowest Legi imaie Prices.



Public Eotfces. HAVIJNG taken over the Grocery and Earthenware Departments of the Business of tho late Firm of ORR and ALCORN, I will continue thosa Branches of the Bunlneaa m the same Shop for tbe present. I have rpg;nlar Shipments of GLASS AND EARTHEN WARE, Coming forward from lha Manufacturers ( which enable* mo to SELL at a PRIC3 that defies competition. I intend, as formerly, making TEA my speciality. COFFEE ground daily on the Premises. Quality combined with Cheapness will be my Motto. R. ALCORN. P.S. — Having taken over the debts of the IRONMONGERY and GROCERY Departmenta of the lato firm of CRR AND , Alcorn; persons indebted are hereby | requested to settle at once, or call on mo and arrange and savo expenses. 9*99 ROBERT ALCORN.



Waal. Wool. MESSRS MILES AND CO. beg to inform their frionds and clientß that thoy propose holding Local Auction Sales of Wool Throughout the Season aa usual, and are now prepared to make Liberal Advances on largo or small clips free of Commisßioii, , and at a low rate of interest. SALES will be held aa formerly m MR GEO. JAMESON'S SHED, WEST STREET,! Where every care and attention will be given to each lot entrusted to our care. The Shed ie woll lighted, convenient, aad m every way Buited for the piopor display Wool. WOOLSACKS AND TWINE supplied at joiowoßi Uurrent Kates. J. T. FORD, Auctioneer GEOBQE JAMESON, Agsat*



Public Notices. £20 REWARD. IN consequence of tho amount of Poaching going on m the Creeks on the Legmbor Estate, the above reward will be paid to anyone giving information that wM lead to a conviction. From this dato TkO ONE will be per- mitted to fish m the Creeks on the Lagmhor Estate. 11*58 DONALD MoLEAN. WANTED KNOWN. AT I. SALEK AND CO.'S, Licensed Pawnbrokers, East Street, * FIRST-CLASS Watchmaker and j£\_ Jeweller is employed on the Promises. Watches cleaned and repaired, and every description of Jewellery made and repaired At LOWEST CHRISTCHUKOH PRICES 5S WATCHES CLEANED OS GLASSES, 6d ; HANDS, 9d. WATERBURY'S repaired from 2s 6d, N.B.— Waterbury's reduced from 13s 6d to 12s. 11 126 NOTICE. Proctor and Go. BULLOCK'S ARCADE (Late HAVES BJS& to inform the public of Aabburlon and Burroucding districts that they are determined to uphold the character which their establishment hns co long held as the BEST a D d CHEAPEST. They are now opening a well-assorted stock of GROCERIES, etc., which they wih dispose of at the Lowest Rates for Cash. Ilt4



NEW ZEALAND RAILWAYS. EXCURSION TO MOUNT SOMERS. ON THURSDAY, Bth December, an Excursion Train will run from Ash- burton to Mount Soiners and back as under : — RETURN FARES : a.m. Ist Class 2ndCla£S Ashburton, dep. 9.407 o/rc o/ft TinwaW, „ 9-50 J d ' b b Wester- fiold 3/ 2/ *Hacfcthorne Koad ... 2/6 1/9 Mt. Somors, arr. 11.5 *vStopa if requirtdi Returning from Mount Somers at 6 35 p.m , arriving at Ashburton at 8.0 p.m. Children, 3 to 12 years, half rates, under 3 years, freo, 12*4 By order. TO HIS WORSHIP THE MASTOR OF ASHBURTON. WE, the undersigned ratepayers and residents of the Borough of Ash- burton, respectfully request you to proclaim a PUBLIC HOLIDAY oa Bth DECEMBER, the occasion of the OPENING of tho MOUNT SOMERS TRAMWAY. Don&ld WilUamaon C. W, Purnoll Franc's F, Clayton D. McF^rlane W. Patching E Cookson J. Scaly and Co. T. H. McOwen R. Fcledlander Thos. Stone P. Williams C E.Sherlock John C. Grubb Edw. G. Crisp William Anderson Robert Alcorn G . A . Vincent John Orr <fc Co, Dlmant & Coo. Tucker & Itefitall j H. O. Oraighead Chas. Reid John Moison T. Chambers J. McGregor P. & D. Duncan H. Zander & Co A. H. Shury Andrew Orr Alfred Harrison Hallenstefn Broa. Friedlandor Broa Robr. Murray Chas. Neate A. O. Prlohard David Thomaa H.M. Jones W. Pattman 12 21 IN responso to a numerously signed rcquisilion, I respoctfully request tho Burgesses to observe .December Bth nex^ } a HOLIDAY, being tho dato fixed for opening the Mount Somnra Tram,vay, when tho Railway Department will run an Excursion Train m connection with tho same. THUS. SEALY, 11 124 Mayor. George Jameson TURNIP AND_RAPE SEEDS. FOR SALE-Pan>]e *nd Gfeea Top Aberdeen, Mammoth, Greystone,and other varietiee, These have boon thoroughly tested; and are guaranteed new and frcoh. GEORGE JAMESON, Aahburton. Wool Season 1887-88. T IBERAL CASH ADVANCES ma2e Jj on Large or Small Clips at OurTsirt Kates, Woolpaoks and Twine Soppliod. GEORG3 JAME&QN, Aahbattoo.



F.H. von SCHOEHEBERG, FRENCH POLISHER, CABINETMAKER, UPHOLSTERER, AND UNDERTAKER, HAS opened In Premises (next W. Patching) East Btreet, and hopes to receive a fair share of public suppoit, being prepared to MAKE FURNiTURK any design to order at CHRISTCHURCH RATE;?. Pianos aid Furniture rb- polished at very low rates. 11*87 ST. STEPHEN'S CHURCH, ASHBURTON. rTHE ANNUAL GARDEN PARTY J_ WILL BE HELD IN THE Parsonage Garden ON FEIDAY 16th DECEMBEK, 1887. Stalls  toe Sale of Needlework, Fruit, Garden nnd Farm Produce, etc. The .Ashburton Band will bo m attendance Various Amusements. Admission, including too, Is6d; Chil- dren, la, or two for Is 6d. Gates cpan at 2 p.m.



ECONOMY IN TIME : ECONOMY IN LABOR : ECONOMY IN FENCING MATERIAL. Patent Titan Wire Strainer. ADVANTAGES: IT strains a wire anywhero, oither post or midway ; makes the best knot, aid ono which seldom breaks old wire ; docs not slip about m working ; strains with unrivalled power, onse, and freedom from annoyance ; does not allow the wire to slacken moro than ONE- SIXTEENTH of an inoh while being secured ; combines lightness end strength m the highest degree ; can be conveniently applied to all purposes which require wires to be joined undor tension. A REVOLUTION"IN~\viRE FENOINI KFFEOTED B 7 REID'S PATENT TRIPLEX WIRE STRAINER. (Patented m 1885 throughout Great Britain, the United Stutes, and the Colonies.) No Straining Postsl required except at the angles of fences. The boring of Straining Posts unnecessary. Tho advantages claimed for these, tho latest and most improved moans of strain- ing wire fences, nre : — THEY COST NOTHING, because they pay their cost m the straining postß they save. THEY ARE A DIRECT GAIN m economy of time end 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- nently attached to the wires, which can therefore be tightoned or slackened when- ever desired. Comparative Estimate of 14 chains of 6- Wire Fence. UNDER ORDINARY METHOD. No Wire Stretchers lef t attachod. b. d, 2 strains of 7 chains each, requiring 3 straining posts nt say 3b oach 9 0 Labor at 2 strains of G 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 poata, say 1 man for 20 minutes ... 0 4 Total 14 4 UNDER NFAV SYSTEM. Triplex "Wire Stretchers being left attached to Wire. s, 1 atrnin of 14 chains, Patent Triplox Wire Stretchers used midway, apd straining 7 chains on each side ; only 2 straining poßts roquired, at say 3a each ... 6 6 Labor at ono strain of 6 wires, say 1 man for 20 minutes, only no faßteningg,eing required ... 0 Labor ercctin digging, and fixing 2 straininposts nnd stays for same, say man for hours 4Q minute ... 2 No, boring required. ... 0 1 oCost of <? Triple Wire Stretchers, a^ say about B,d ea,ch , . 4 Q Total  13 ♦NOTE WELL. —If lITAN WIKE STUAINEJt bo ueed and removed after straining, tho above item of 4a will also , ho saved, though at the oxpenßO of future efficiency. j Showing New System to bo so muc f rnoro economical than th«) old — that bulanco is left ovor ajter Mchtning ihe cost of Triplex Wire Siretchci !! I McCalluin & Co. Sole Ag ts«for the County ■



Masonic Bazaar. Tharsday, Friday, k Saturday, DECEMBER Bth, dm AND 10th, TO BE HEiLD IS THE MASONIC HALL. The proceedings at tho OPENING GEUBMONY Will bo conductod by BRO. JOHN OLLIYIEP, of Christchurch. Rare and Unique collection of COINS and STAMPS. A lorgo collection of PLAIN and FANCY GOODS. Beautiful WORKBof ART to be dispoi-od of by Art Union by p:rmiEsiDn of tho Coloui.l Secretary.



Public Notices FOR SALE. ON Account of the Truatees of tbe hte Walter Hartnell, — R.S. 1549 >, South Rakala, comprising 400 Hcres, including the growing crop of Wheat. Further particulars mcy be obtained from OHAS. W. TURNER, Land and Eilate A«ont, 12 28 South Rakaia. I ODDFELLOWb' HALL. THURSDAY, 15th DECEMBER. ASHBURTON BOROUGH SCQO3L AN Entertainment m aid of the Chil- dren's Annual Treat, to consist of a choice Concert by tbe Children, and the leading Talent of the District. To con elude with Doctor Hoodiey's Sparkling Comedy, entitled t; A BOSPIOIOUS HUSBAND." Admi^Bion : 2s and Is ; Children, half- price Commence at 730 p.m. J, C. DUNCAN, 12 33 Chairman of Committee. ASHJ3URTON COUNTY COUNCIL. GENERAL RATE. "VTOTIOB is hereby given that the i\ Ashburton County Council intends, at a meeting to bo held at the County ;. Council Offices, Ashburton, on 6th January, 1888, (o strike a General Rate of § of Id m the £ 01 tho rateable value of tbe land situated m the County of Ash- burton for the period commencing on Ist April, 1887, and ending on 31st March, 1888, such rate to bo payable m one sum on Ist February, 1888. Notice is further given that the rate books will bo open for inspection at the Council Offices, Baring Fquare, Asbburtcn, from 15th December, 1887, un'.il the 6th of January, 1883, between tbe hours of 10 a.m. nnd 4 p.m. on all week days except Saturdaya, when the bookß may bo inspected between tho hours of 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. By order, F. MA IN WARING Clerk. Ashburton, December 7tb, 1887. 12^34



TREVORTON. a\O LET.—Trovprtpn ITonao, conta'n; ing 9 Ropms together with abnui acres of land laid out as follows ;-r-Larga Lawn m front of tho House, Shrubbery round about it, an 4 a belt of forest tl'eos. Remainder' m grass paddock T^eroiß also a Stable nnd Coaoh, house oreotod on tho property. Apply to T BUL.L.OO&



NOTICE. rpHE Primitive Mothodlat Tea Meeting J. at Nowland, Is postponed until THURSDAY, Bth Inßt., on account of the Inclemency of the Weather. 12 20 W. T, LILL. T. Bullock. . TO FARMERS. TjlOR SALE— A now WOOL PRESS. T. DULLOOK. FOR SALE. — An improved Farm of 245 Acres, being R.S. 27237, situated about 5 rni'esfrom Chertsey. Low prico and liberal terms apply to T. BULLOCK. O/r/r —Lot 28, Trevorton, near tho <&>OO* Preobytorian ManßO, contain- ing at^';t i-acre, with 3-roomod llcui? thereon, for sale at the above price\ Ttrma if required. — Apply to T. BOLLOCK, rpiIRKE- Roomed Cottages near the GUh X Works to lot at a low rental. T. BOLLOCK T\\O LET. — 7- Roomed House m Burnett I street near the Orange Hall. T. BULLOOK. TO LET at a low rontai.— 4-roo^ied Coitage at Hampstoad. T. BULLOCK. TINWALD. TO LET, at a low rental, a 3-Roomod Cottago, near Ma Shearers, Machinist, Apply to T. BULLOCK. FOR SALE at a low prico and on liberal terms, 15 acros of land with 2-roomed Cottago thereon, fronting the Fa'riiold Road, not far from the County Saleyards. Apply to T. BULLOOK. TINWALD. »TO LET— A Fonr-rocmed Honao with JL Shop, adjoining Mr Hesoltino'Q pro- perty, and noar the Railway Station. A e>v rental will be aooepted. T. BULLOOK-.