PARLIAMENTARY.

LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL, Thubsdat— -December 8. The Council met at 2.30 p. m. DAIRY FARMING, The Select Oommltteo on dairy farm ing brought up iis report, reoommendlng a State system of technloal training m this matter. HONORARIUM *$' The debate on Dr Pollen's motion relative to the agreement to the reduction of the allowances of members of tbe Council was resumed by Mr Reynolds. A discussion ensued, the debate being Interrupted at 5 o'clock. The Counoil resumed at 7,30 After further discussion Dr Pollen's motion was carried — Ayeß 16, noeß 12. HONORARIUM BILL. The second reading of the Members' Honorarium Bill waa agreed to on a division— Ayes 18, noes 2 PHARMACY BILL. The Pharmaoy Bill was read a third time and passed. SAIABY BILLS. The Governor's Salary Bill and Minis* tors' Salary Bill were read a second time. The Council adjourned to 9.30 p.m.

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.

Thursday, Dboember 8. The House met at 2 30 p m. ADJOURNMENT. P Th* Premier moved that the House at its rising adjourn till 12 o'clock to-morrow for the purpose of replying to questions. IMPREST SUPPLY BILL, The Premier moved that an Imprest SupplyJßill be considered at half-past 7 o'clock m Committee of Supply. Sir Julius Yogel said that the Premier should, before that question came on, give come information to tbe House as to tie course of business for the remainder of the session. The Premier said that under ordinary oiroumstsnoes, the request would be perfectly reasonable, but If the honorable gentleman would Inform him when hiß party would allow the business to proceed he should be m a position to make a statement. The Public Works State ment would be brought down on Wednes day, and the discussion oould then be taken on Friday. Owing, however, to tha extraordinary way m which the business had been obstructed, it was quite possible he should have to ask the House to sit over Christmas In order to trenstot business which Ibe Govern ment were determined t,o submit to lt, Mt Seddon protested against the Premier's remarks, and said that h« should not submit to suoh treatment. Hia side of the House cared not whether the House Bat over Christmas or not, but they were determined the gag ehould not be applied to members. Mr Fish Bald that the Opposition wbb Strfeotly justified m obstructing the epresentation Bill, owing to the manner In which it had been carried through the House. He had himself urged the Op position to obstruct the Bill, but they were unwilling to do so, and he did not feel jastlfiad himself m obitmcting it. Mr Samuel said that, as one who would suffer by the Representation Bill, he had opposed it to tbe utmost of his power, but he thought now they should accept the inevitable and allow the business to pro ceed. POINT 0T ORDER. A lengthy discussion ensued on a point ef order raised by Sir Julius Yogel as to whether going Into committee of Supply on the Imprest Supply Bill would inter fere with the continuation of the debate on the Financial Statement. Tha Speaker ruled that it would not do ■o, as the Imprest Supply Bill was -a ■pedal matter. The Premier Baid it appeared to him there was no difficulty at all, aa it had •lwsys bven the custom to sllow the House to go Into Committee of Supply for the purpose of granting necessary supplies to Her Mejnsty. OAMABU HABBOR LOAN BILL, Mr Hislop moved that the amendments made by the Legislative Council m the Oamara Harbor Board Loan Bill be agreed to with certain exceptions. The motion wan carried. THE REPRESENTATION BILL. The Premier moved that the amend meats made In the Representation Bill be ■greed to by the House. Sir J. Vcgel asked tbat consideration of tbe amendments be postponed till half* past seven, as the Bill was now greatly changed from tbat originally brought down. lie contended that there was no need whatever for urging tbe Bill on during tbe prestnt session. He moved that consideration of the amendments be postponed till after tbe Crder of the Day for Committee of Supply at half past seven is disposed of. Ihe Premier said that he could not agree Id tbe postponement, as he did not consider any further time was required for the consideration of the amendments. The only alteration made m the Bill was the addition of four members, and he would ask the House to agree to tt>o amendments so that other business could be proceeded with. Mr Levestam and Mr Walker opposed the 8 11. Mr Dowria Stewart protested against the unfair control which tie Government endeavored to exercise over their suppor ters m respect to his amendment. He then read a telegram whicb he had re ceived from several influential citizens of Dunedin to the effect that att independent thinking men cordially approved of hia (Mr Stewart's) amendment m tho Repre sentation Bill, as they considered it highly improper that such a power Ehould be put into vie hands of Government as the original clause would confer. Mr Seddon opposed the consideration oi the amendments m the Bill at great length. Mr Kerr opposed the Bill and was speaking at the 6.30 p m. adjournment. The House resumed at 7 30 p.m. Mr Kerr moved that the debate on the Representation Bill be'postponed till aftei the Imprest Supply Bill was disposed of. The motion was agreed to. THE OPPOSITION. Sir Julius Yogel Bald that the memberi with whom he had the honor to sot wort suffering under a keen sense of Irritatloi at the Insinuations they had been subjec to duting tbe last few days beoause the] had felt called on to criticise a very im portsnt measure. Members on his aid of the House did not Intend offering an; opposition to tbe Imprest Supply Bill . They thought lt w«uld not be desirable t pass the Bill through all its stages tha eight, bnt if the Premier assured ther tbat It was urgently necessary to do « they would accept tbat assurance and alio 1 fc'ie Bill to pais without any difficulty. The Premier said the matter was on of urgency. Owing to presrure of bus ness be bad omitted to ask the Houso o the previous day to pass the 100 pre Supply Bill, and he hoped the Horn would agree to pass the Bill so as t •Told great inconvenience which — ig* result. Sir Julius Yogel would lite to kno from the Premier what the course < business waa to be for the remainder • tbe session: THE PREVAILING DISTRESS. Sir George Grey moved an amendmei to going into Committee of Supply "That In tbe opinion of this House it desirable that it should without forth* delay proceed to consider what mease should be taken to relieve the dittre prevailing amongst the farming, laborin and (ndustrlsl classes." He said ] wished, to raise no dlioussloq at all

J present, but would be glad to hear whether Government would name a day on whioh the question could be considered. Tt:e Premier said he could not agree to any day for tho discussion of such a motion. If the honorable gentleman bad consulted Government before bringing bis motion, some arrangement might have been made. Mr Turnbnll and Mr Taylor deprecated the tone adopted by the Premier towards tbe member tor Auckland Central; i The Premier said tin's was no ordinary motion, as ihe Imprest Supply Bill was different from other questions to be dis cussed m Committee of Supply. £ir Georgo Grey said his amendment was couched m language which he thought should appeal to every feeling heart m the House. He denied that he had offered any threat to the Premier, and ho had no intention of doing bo. He would ask whether the Premier had offerod an opportunity for bringing this matter forward ; and this was his only chance of bringing up this question to relievo tho overtaxed and oppressed people of the colony. His request was a reasonable one, and the Premier would have acted rightly if he had allowed the Imprest Supply Bill to pasp, and then named a day for the discussion of this question. It waß absolutely necessary that the farming interest Bhould receive some assistance before the House prorogued, and he asked the Premier to discuss tbe matter free from party ppirit. He Bpoke to the question at some length. Tha Premier said tbat the whole matter wss engaging the attention of Government and they were taking the first step towards restoring prosperity to the colony Jjy their scheme of retienchment, If the honorable gentleman had any practical scheme to submit Government would be very glad to consider it. The pieiont time, however, was inopportune for bringing the question forward. Mr Fish suggested that another oppor tunity should be taken by Sir George Grey for ventilating the matter, and he agreed with the Pro oiler that the present was an Inopportune tine. Dr Fitchett was sorry that the curse of party government had the effjet of preventing any relief being given to those people In the colony who were now suffer ing great distress. Mr Turnbnll said he oould not support the motion as an arrangement had been come to that afternoon Dot to offer any opposition to going Into Committee of Supply. Mr Mobs moved the adjournment of the debate. The motion was lost on tho voices. Mr Goldie moved the adjournment of the House to enable Sir George Grey to reply. Sir George Grey said he had no other opportunity afforded him to bring this matter forward, but be regretted tbat an arrangement bad been made which pre- ' vented honorable gentlemen from support ing his proposal. He contended that no action whatever had been taken towards relieving the distress now prevalent, and he ridiculed the idea that the reduction of the Governor's salary would relieve the distress. He referred to oertaln members not fulfilling pledges made to their constituents. Mr Monk Baid tbat he had been referred to by Sir George Grey as having broken his election pledge, but ho challenged the honorable gentleman to show tbat he had not been returned to the House to support a policy of retrenchment, and he olaimed that by supporting the present Ministry m oarrylng out tbat policy be was doing more to relieve distress than Sir George Grey was likely to efteot by bis eloquent speeches. Sir George Grey's amendment was negatived on the voices. QUESTIONS Sir Julius Yogel asked whether the Premier could reply to his question as to the course of business. The Premier regretted thut ho could not reply then but he hoped that if the business proceeded satiefaotoiily that night, he would ba able to make a state ment next day. Iv reply to questions, the Premier stated that he should give an opportunity to discuss the education question, and he should also make proposals respecting a renewal of the San Francisco service uider certain conditions. Mr O'Caliaghan asked whether Govern ment intended to drop the objectionable part of the Represantation Bill which he considered quite unonnst tutlonal. If this were not done, he thought that the Premier would not get much assistance from the Opposition m passing the Bill. The Premier said that he was sorry to hear that, but it wos the Intention of Government to pass tbe Bill as it stood. They regarded the clause referred to as not only constitutional, but as very bene* ficial to the pnblio service. C'MMITTEE OP SUPPLY. The Hoiiße went into Committee of Supply* and an Imprest Supply Bill for £250,000 was paesed through all its stages. THE REPRESENTATION RILL. Mr K^rr rceumed tho debate on contideiation of the amendments m the Representation Bill. The amendments were then agreed to on the voices: On the motion for the third reading Sir Juilu3 Yogel moved that the Bill be reid that day three months. Mr Fish and Mr Fitzherbert supported the amendment. Mr Stewart and Dr Fitchett spoko In favor cf the third reading, although entering their protest againut the objec tionable portion of the clause, Mr Carroll denied tbat the Native members were pledged to Government, bat had simply taken action to have tbe number of Maori representatives retained. Mr Dodson said that, although the Bill would icjure his district, he felt sure that the colony demanded a reduction, and he was prepared to sink local prejudices and support the Bill. After a long and unimportant discussion Sir Julius Vogel's amendment waa lobe on the voices. At 1.10 am the motion for the third reading waa put and carried on a division by 38 to 13. The Houso then adjiurned. »

NEW EDUCATION REGULATIONS

* 1 Wellington, Deoember 8. 1 An Order In Cuunc'l makes regulations ' under the Education Act, which will come r Into forco on tho Ist of January, 1888 Tbe mnet important are :- (1) It Bhall not be lawful for a teaoher of any public 3 sohool to retain upon the roll of the 7 school or to plaoe upon such roll, ihe ' name of any child whose age is less than ' six years, or of any oh{ld who has passed the sixth standard of education prescribed 1 by regulation made under the said Act. » (2) From and after the Ist April no pay v ment shall be made by the Colonial Treasurer lo any Education Board on , c scoount of the school attendance of any child who has passed tbe sixth standard. n r

THE WAITOTARA PETITION.

THE CASE NOT ESTABLISHED. Wakganui, December 9. The petitioners m the Bryce-Hutchlson case have failed to establish their case and Mr Hutchison Is therefore declared duly eleoted. Later, Briefly, the judgment of the court m the Waitatora election petition was to the effect that not a single charge had been sustained, and tbat the charges of treat ing on polling day and days other than polling day did not come wi.h the Statute of Now Z.atend or O^mmon Law on treating. Au application that respondent should pay his own coßts waa not entertained, as the Oourt held that there was a large number of charges abandoned and many failed. If the petition had been confined to a few suspicious circumstances, the Court might have ordered respondent to pay hia own costs but under tie circum stances would not do so.

TO-DAY'S TELEGRAMS.

Chamber of Commerce. Auckland, December 9. The Conncil of the Chamber of Com merce has resolved to reoommend that the Railway Board Bill now before Parliament be deferred till next session to give the commercial community time to consider the provisions. Electric Lighting. The Superintendent of ibe Fire Brigade m a report to the Council on electric lighting Insists that wirea be carried under ground to obviate risk of accident. A Plucky Fellow. Wellington, Deoember 9. Mr Levin, Chairman of tho Manawatu Railway Company, presented a brODze medal of the Royal Humane Society of Australasia to William Truman, engine driver on the line, m recognition of his having sived the life of a child about 18 months old on the Wairarapa line two yeara ago by jumping off ai engine . going 9 miles an hour and pulling the c lid clear of the rails. A Steamer Ashore. Information has oeen received that the steamor Waverly has gone ashore at Patea. , She left here with a full general cargo and m attempting to take the bar took ground where she remained fast. The work of discharging is proceeding, and it Is expected the vessel will __t off to-day. Alleged Libel. W. 0. Nation has laid a counter ' information against Henry Anderson, j charging him with criminal libel. The alleged libel was published m the " Walrarapa Observer." Geared. The obstruction on the Wellington and Masterton line has been cleared.

CORN EXCHANGE

Corn Exchange report for the week ending Friday, December 9^b, 1887 : — Tho grim and produce markets were ' never so flat as they are at present, with • the exception of oats for local wants. Prices are seldom dlrcuseed with a view to doing business, there being no enquiry for wheat or grass seeds, and barley, beans and potatoes are pretty nearly ont oi stock. Home freights oontinue scare*, which greatly retaid bualness m wheat, as there are several bnyets provided they j could arrange reasonable oarrlage. Re- ■ ports from the cocksfoot country point to a very late harvest ; the quantity Is expected to be large, but will require a ' lot of dressing on account of the heavy growth of obnoxious weeds. Wheat — We have no alterations to note m values, Tuscan and pearl remain quiet ] at ds 31 to 3a 4d, and Hunter's at 3s 3d to 3s 3£d. Second quality milling oan be purchased at 3a, while wholo ohicken wheat may no r> be bought as low as 2i 10J, and broken at 2i 7d to 2s Bd. Oats— A slight local enquiry has been j passing during the week, and sales have , been made at Is B£d for short feed, and la , 8d for good Danish. Inferior sorts ate dull at la 6d to Is 7d. Barley — None offering. Bb*ns — Oat of stock. Peas— Few entrleß at 2j 61 to 2s 91 for feed Borts, Grass Seeds— Machine dressed, nomi nally 3s to 3s 3d ; farmers lots, la 9d to 2s 6d, with heavy stocks. Cocksfoot ia now m very small compass, and holders Bra firm at 4£d to 4£d for prima h^avy Deed ; second quality Is worth 3d to 3£d. Potatoes are now getting scarce, and 20s has been given at oountry station for ■mall parcels. Dairy Produce— This market oontlnues very languid. Tbe best butter In tubs ia not worth over 4d, and Beoond quality is Belling at Id to 2d a pound. Cheese Is also quiet at 31 to 3£d, according to Bi'za and quality. The above pr'ceß are thoeo paid to farmers and delivered f.o.b. Lyttelton, Backs extra. _____r-a________

Addressing the mombers of the Wellington | Reform Association tho other evening, Sir { Robert Stout said that the danger which I menaces tho democracy m this colony, and which is actively influential m our midst, is that our elections are being won by the power of money spent freely by candidates who have means, and largely supplemented by the monetary institutions of the colony. The recent elections, m many places, cost candidates, £1000, £1200, £1500, and £2000, and more m some instances. No poor man can hope to bo returned m these colonies unleßß the people combine to asßist — unleHa they can be led to the exercise of that virtue and patriotism whioh will show itself m generous self sacrificing effort, such as is practised m England m the support of such men as Burt. Associations to be founded, he hoped, m every town should help to eduoate tho people, lead to an intelligent conception of political questions, and unite men m a determined effort to face the difficulties of tho position. Unless something of this kind is done wealth will win more and more. Our only hope is to organise, and by united aotiou and liberal contribution seek to counteract the efforts of our opponents.

TTJE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, FRIDAY, DEOEMBER 9, 1887



i_-ihi _ui.u_i_w^jjiftH_f«_«a_aiiMMwgS--ii > _____ Public Notice £ "STORAGE, STORAGE. w WOOL. WOOL. WOOL. be TBE Undersigned bezs to announce to his nume'oua friends jf Ashburton ?rp and the eurrounding districts that he has 3E takon over the NEW'ZIGALAND LOANT AND MER- CANTILE AGi-NCY CO 'S STORES ny IN ASHBURTOW, And is prepared to receive Wool and Grain for STORAGE or SUiPMfiNT. , ill Liberal Cash Advances made on WOOL, GRAIN, SKINS, &c„ m storo or con- signed for Sal". WOOLPACKS and CORNSACKS a of the Lowest Prico3. N" TWINE, M> CHAFF, b y OATS, Q0 OILS, LAMPBLACK, &c. ~" GRAIN bought and sold. f 7 I and and Estate Agent. agent"for— N.Z. Loan & Mercantile Agency Co to Union Insubance Company he Brooke's Sheep Dip, Eto ad t Newest Improved Threshing Machines 3 arranged for. ERED. MAJKEIG, I 11 35 Ashburton. be - m ' ■ 3d th m n, Wool Season, er , • nl J 1887-88. es ig "—° 3g W E aro P re P a " o '^ to meke LIBERAL iie YY CASH ADVAKOSS against Large iy or SMALL Clipi of Wool, whether in- es tended for Sale m m °l ASHBURTON OR ELSE- er WHEEE. iy ie ,1 Wo havo^made moat saiisfactorylarrange ;k ments for 3 g SHIPPING CLIENTS' WOOL, id Tl id (If Pf Iceß realised m Ashbnrton aro not JS considered Batisfaotory. st It is our intention to held .d PERIODICAL WOOL SALES >y Throughout the Season, at Of which due notice will be given, and 3d as our GRAIN STORE, which was con- structed with due regard to LIGHT, will bo EMPTY, we shall have an opportunity of displaying the Wool to the veiy bebt advance, which should be a dißideratam to the Seller. Chargea exactly tho same as Okrlatohnrohj D Farmers, consult your bert Interests, and V Sell locally, thereby saving Railway Freight. T WOOLPACKS AND TWINE OF the| 15 BEST QUALITY SUPPLIED. H. MATSON & CO. MESSRS FRIEDLANDER BROS. 1 ) 9 HAVE FOE SALE THE FOLLOWING-* BHEEP. 10 000 MERINO Eweß 1 ns 1 9 nnn -ITOOTH Merino ad ± >_/_/<_/ Wethers .. 500 8 - T s!T£,? eri "°, 1 -| KAA 2-TOOTH Merino f S I A.OYJ \J Ewes and •> *■* Wethers - 3nnf\ Full Mushed W yj\.f\J MiiinoEwea O 1000 DJ Do J 2000 M f ?h, H « v 9fjAA LAMBS, Ist -- \J \J\J Crosn, delivery end of Februar? ALSO,— THE FOLLOWING PROPEBTIEB- 11K ACBE3. bonce K.S. No. 2)078, Uy 20079, 20295, at Aehton, lately occupied by Mr Thos. Magse. 1 ClCl ACRES, heiog-K. 8.28686, 25586al JLVJVJ Al ford Forest. A Otf_ laid down In grass for 5 years, divided into 2 paddocks, with utable thereon, ct Kyle. 700 A i) RES ia grnß8 ' for 5 y eat6 » at J^QQ AORES^. at Ashburton. 1 OO AGTiFS « b °i n g rarbofjß.S.7lß6lat L \J\J Watanui, now oc.npied by M: Ri Adams. LOTS 1(5, 17, 13,10 and 20 each containing eboutfc an acre, fron:ing Wintor's Hoad n n d Cha-1< 8 street, being immediately oppesita tbe Woollen Factory, LOT 77, fcouoh-east Town Belt, Ashburton, oontaiviDg with Dwelling-tonoa thereon. TOWN TEOTIONS No 1045, 1047, 1060 PoUr street TOWN SECTIONS No 680, 631, with 4- roomed Houso on each SectioD, Cameron sir et. TOWN SECTIONS No 005 and,GGG, Park Btrett. For price, terms, and full particulars apply .ts, lo the undersigaed. *i . ts, OUR FIRST WOOL SALE OF THE SEASON '• Will ba held on the 9th o'e DECEMBEE. Snhß of Horses, Pigs, Cattle, Prcdncean Furniture oa Saturdays; Stcck Eales on Tuesdays, fchr epskin Sales every second Friday* BAKAIA MONTHLY BALE, Ist THURS- DAY of tho month, ■"■"" FRIEDLANDER BROS., PETER WILLIAMS, Auotiouce^



Public Not : cea. HAVING taken over the Grocery a Earthenware Departments of t Business of the late Firm of ORR a ALCORN, I will continue thoso Br.^ncr of tbe Business iv tbo same Shop for t - present, I have regular Shipments of f GLASS AND EART__NWAR_, 1 Coming forward from the Manufacture 3 which pnables me to SELL at a PRK that deGes competition. I intend, as formerly, making TEA n i speciality. - j COFFEE ground daily on the Premises Quality combined with Cheapness w be my Motto. R. ALCORN. i P.S. — Having taken ovor the debts tho IRON MONG FRY and GROCER Departments of the late firm of Orb ai Alcorn; persons indebted are herei ' requested to settle at once, or call on n and arrange and save expenses. 9*99 ROBERT ALCORN CHRISTMAS 13 APPROACHING. I THEREFORE consider it my duly inform my numerous Clients and tl Public generally, that I have jußt land( the Christmas requisites, viz. : — | New Currants, Elemes, Valenc'as, ai Sultana Ruisins, and as thoße Fruit 3 me: tioned are both large a*d Blooming, anticipate a large and ready SALE to tl Lovers ot good PBUIT ; also, m additic to the foregoing Lin's, I h-ve secure Borne good parcels of ALMONDS, bol Sweet and Bitter, also ALMONDS : Shells, Barcelonian, Braz linn, Monke; and Chinese ; Candied Peels, Lemo: Orange and Citron ; a 1 so a variety of othi parcels, which Include some excellfi value m Italian goods Crystallised I'ruit Prize Packets, Lucky Bags, and man other interesting and amusing c^mmoditii for.the Lit'le Folks, and whilst courtin an inspection of my Stock I would be to tender my warmest gratitude for tl ' support which I have received from m Friends and the Public during my businei career, assuring them too, tbat as I ai • now the oldest ond largest Retailer < GROCERIES m Ashburton, it give? n an exceptional advantage over smilli Houses, with regard to purchasing powe: m the Wholesale Markets ; constquentl my Customers and the Publio can rti assured that they will get the best vbli for t! eir money if they will but CA.L and inspect cur large and assorted Stoc of GKOCERI-P, coupled with House hold Furnishing b, Ironmongery, Cookir Utensils, Crockery, Ch'na, Glass, an Earthenware, Majolica War?, Clocks, an many other remarkablo lines too numeroi to quote, but all SOLD at the Lowei Legitimate Prices. Country orders punctually executed an despatched without delay, whether b Poßt Cards, Telegrams or Letters. As my staff of assistants aie efficiei and responsible, Customers will be waitc upon with civility. Pleas s kotjb the Address, — D. McFariane, WHOLESALE & RETAIL GROCER. ITALIAN WAREHOUSEMAN AN] GLASS, CHINA & CROCKER IMPORTER. BRANCHES— East Street, Burnei Street, and Havelock Street. WAREHOUSE AND OFFICES, Burnett Street, AsnßOuToN. 12*] XMAS PKESENTS EVERY Purchaser of DRAPERY lb month of THHEE POUNDS ai • upwards will be presented with a , Handsome Album Copies now on view m the Window. r r .— ___ ; JOHN OU & CO. i i December 2ad, 1887. 5 i t ) _ SPECIAL NOTICE. i A LARGE SHIPMENT (F MENS' AND YOUTHS' Tweed S-ii Boy'-* Kn'cker and Jersey tfuii » Felt and Tw^ed Hatp, new shi pcs, Shir &c v Suitable for Xmas, JUST LANDED, To ,{I c sold exti ordinarily cheap. Jclm Orr and Co 3 _ 7 r o I*



■_-_..__ ___-___— .V _r J J_ W_. » , T. Bullock. TO FABMERS. TjlOR SALE— A new WOOL PRESS. , T. BULLOOK. FOR SALE.— An improved Farm ol 245 Acres, being R.S. 27237, situated about 5 miles from Chertsey. Low prio« and liberal terms apply to T. BULLOOK. OCT£T — Lot 28, Trevorton, near thf 3miOO» Presbyterian Manao, contain- ing about £-acre, with 3-roomed Feizsp thereon, for sale at the above pric2>\ Termß if required. — Apply to T. BOLLOOK THRKE-Boomed Cottageß near the Gas Works to let at a low rental. T. BOLLOCK mO LET.— 7- Roomed House m Burnett X street near the Orange Hall, T. BULLOOK. TO LET at a low rental .— -4-_oc_aed Cottage at Hampstead. T. BULLOOK. TINWALD. TO LET, at a low rental, a 3-Roomed Cottage, near Mr Shearers, Machinist, Apply to T. BULLOCK. FOR SALE at a low price and on liberal terms, 15 acres of land with 2-roomed Cottage thereon, fronting the Fairfield Bond, not far from the County Saleyards. Apply to TINWALD. """" ryO LET— A Four-rccmed Honae with X Shop, adjoining Mr Heseltine's pro- perty, and near the Railway Station. A ew rental will be accepted. T. BULLOOK. TREVORTON. a\o LET.— Trevorton Houso, conta'n. ing 9 Rooms together with about acres of land laid out as follows ; — Large Lawn m front of the House, Shrubbery round^ about it, and a belt of forest trees. Remainder m grass paddock There is also a Stable aud Coach house erected on the property. > Apply to T BULLOCK. ST. STEPHEN'S CHURCH. ASHBURTON. THE ANNUAL GARDEN PARTY WILL BE HELD IN THE Parsonage Garden ON FKLDAY 16th DECEMBER, 1887. Stalls  <ne Salo of Needlowork, Fruit, Garden and Fi»rm Produce, etc. The Ashburton Band will be m attendance Various Amusements. Admission, including tea, l 8 6d; Chil- dren, Ib, or two for 1b 6d. Gateß open at 12 pm. ECONOMY IN TIME : ECONOMY IN LABOR : 'ECONOMY IN FENCING MATERIAL. Patent Titan Wire Strainer, ADVANTAGES: IT strains a wire anywhere, either post or midway ; makes tho best knot, and ono which seldom breaks old wire ; does not slip about m working ; strains with unrivalled power, oase, and freedom from annoyance ; does Dot allow the wire to slacken moro than ONE- SIXTEENTH of an inoh while being secured ; combines lightness snd strength m tho highest degree ; can be conveniently applied to all purposes which require wireß to be joined under tension. A REVOLUTION IN WIRE FENCINC EFFECTED BY REID'S PATENT TRIPLEX WIRE STRAINER. (Patented m 1885 throughout Great Britain, tho United States, and the Colonies.) No Straining Posts" required except at the angles of fences. Tho boring of Straining Posts unnecessary. Tho advantages claimed for these, the latest and most improvod means of strain- ing wire fences, aro : - THEY COST NOTHING, because they pay their cost jh the straining posts they save. THEY ARE A DIRECT GAIN m economy of time and labor, because no boring of straining postß is required, and the wholo process of Btraining occupiec only about quarter tho usual vimo. THEY EFFECT A FURTHER SAV- ING of timo and labor p.b long as the fence exists, because they are loft perma^ nently attachod to the wires, which car therefore be tightened or Blackened when' ever desired. Comparative Estimate of 14 chains ol 6-Wiro Fonco. UNDER OK DI NARY METHOD. No Wire Stretchers left attachod. a d 2 strains of 7 chains each, requiring 3 straining posts at say 3s each 9 ( Labor at 2 strains of 6 wires, soy l 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 ( Labor boring two straining posts, say 1 man for 20 minutes ... 0 l . Total ... 14 < DNDKK NEW SYSTEM. Triplox Wire Stretchers being left attachec to Wire, B, 1 Btrain of 14 chains, Patent Triplex Wire Stretchers used midway, and straining 7 chains on each side ; only 2 straining posts required, at say 3s each ... 6 (i 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 straininposts and stays for same, say mnn for hours 40 minute  2 ' No boring required... ... ... 0 i °Coßt of 6 Triple Wire Stretchers, ! at say übout 8d oach ... ... 4 ( Total 13 *NOTE WELL. —If TITAN Willi STRAINER bo used and removed afte: straining, tho abovo item of 4s will alsi be saved, though at tho oxpenso of futur efficiency. [ bhowing New System to be so muc more economical than th<» old one — that balance is left over ajler Including tho coa I of Triplex Wire SiretcJm 111/ McCallum „ Co. Bole Ag ta.for the County



-J _— i _> -r____r ___ __ • «-»»- ---- _._■ ■■■——— _—___■■ M^_ — — — — ■ Public Notices. j mENDERS are invited for cutting, eto , _L five acres hay at Grove Farm. For j particulars apply to Butler's Family Hotel, y Ashburton, Tendors will close on Friday, j the 9th (nut. 12.40 a ' 'i QTRAYED to my Paddock at Lauriston 3 )^ on Decemb.r sth, one Grey Cob, one Bay Hack, and ono Pay Hack Maro, all aged ; no visible brands. Owner can havo samo by paying expenses. Apply to J. H. Dknt, Laurie on. 12 46 m — ■■ — — POUND NOTICE. IMPOUNDED on December sth by G. Shollock from Mr Irwiu's farm, c " Fairfield, ono Brown Hack, bianded H on off shoulder. If not claimed and expenses , paid, will be sold at Noon on December 22nd. G. SHELLOCK, Poundkeeper, 12*44 Rakaia. ■ PAPERHANGING^ A NICE assortment of the above now m Stock and to arrive •, also PAINTS, OILS, COLORS, AND { VARNISHES ; 11*45 JOHN ORR & Co.' ; SLAUGHTERING LICENSE ' I HEREBY give notice that I intend at tho County Council meeting m January, 1888, to apply for a Slaughtering I icense for large and small cattle for i Reserve 1827. W. E. BOND, i Longbeacb, November 29th, 1887 . II 161 _____ £20 REWARD. IN consequence of the amount of Poaching going on m the Creeks on the Lfginlior Estate, the above reward will be paid to anyone giving information that wi'l lead to a conviction. From this dato NO ONE will be per- ' mitted to fish m tho Creeks on the Lagmbor Estate 1 11*58 DONALD McLEAN. i . __ ODDFELLOWb' HALL. THURSDAY, 15th DECEMBER. \ ASHBURTON BOROUGH SCHOOL. AN Entertainment m aid of tho Chil- dren's Annual Treat, to consist of a j choice Concert by the Children, and the leadiog Talent of tbe District. To con- clude with Doctor Hoodley's Sparkling Comedy, entitled • : A 80SPI0I0US HUSBAND." Admi-sion : 2a and Is ; ChiHron, half- price. Commence at 7.30 p.m. ; J, C. DUNCAN, 12 33 Chairman of Committee, Masonic Bazaar. Thursday, Friday, & Saturday, DECEMBER Bth, 9ih AND 10th. TO BE HEY,D IN THE MASONIC HALL. Rare and Unique collection of COINS and STAMPS. A large collection of PLAIN and FANCY GOODS. Beautiful WORKS of ART to be disponed of by Art Union by permission of tho ColooLl Secretary. "FIRRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL MY FRIENDS AND CUSTOMERS. W. ZANDER HAS just received and opened up 5 Cases of the Latest Designs m Toys • and Fancy Goods for Xmas and New Year's Gifts. They consist of Work- i boxes, Albums (Photo and Scrap), Shell Goods, Dolls of every description, Fans, . Ladies' Hand Bags, Musical Toys, Ornaments m Glass and China, Japanese Goods, Brackets, Musical Instruments m variety, _c. &c, Largest, Cheapest „nd Best Assortment of Xmas Cards and New Year's Cards, Children's Tricycles and Perambulators. Toy Horses and Basket- ware. Ladioß Hair Work a specialty. W. ZANDER, . Tobacconist and Hair Dressing Saloon, EAST STREET. 1 George Jameson TURNIP ABDBAPK SEEDS. FOR SALE- Purple and Green Top Aberdeen, Mammoth, Groy stone, an- other varietlee, Theao havo boon thoroughly tested, and aro guaranteed new and fresh GEORGE JAMESON, Ashburton. Wool Season 1887-88, J T IBERAL OASH ADVANCES made 1 Jj on Large or Small Clips at Current Kateß, Woolpaoks and Twine Snpplied. GEORGE JAMESON, Ashburton - Artificial Manures. THE BELFAST OHEMIOAL COM- i PANY, BELFAST, CANTERBURY. Analytical Chemist and Managor. MR ROBERT MORGAN. !• _____ ° mHE Belfast Ohemioal Oompßny's X Manures are Bold Bubjaot to guaranteed analysis, and every care Is 'b taken that they are all In perfect condl- ? tion, ready for immediate use. d d PRICE LIST. Per Ton n £. s. d No. 1 Guano Superphoßphate 6 0 0  2 HighclasH Superphosphate 8 0 0 d „ 3 Dissolved Bones 7 0 0 l.  4 Potato Manure 712 6 i- „ 5 Bone Dust, fino 610 0 it „ 6 Orchard and Gar Jen Manure, 10s per cwt. Delivery on Railway at Belfast Station, GEORGE JAMESON, Agent, Ashbnrton, Wool. Wool. MESSRS MILES AND CO. beg to inform their friends and a " clients that they propose holding 3 Local Auction Sales of Wool IU Throughout iho Season aa usual, and are now prepared to mako Liberal Advances jt on largo or small clips free of Commission) D . and at a low rate of interest. m SALES will bo held as formerly m 1- MR GEO. JAMESON'S SHED, WES- STREET,! id Where every care nnd attention will be It given to each lot entrusted to our care, >h The Shed is well lighted, convenient, and ie m every way suited for the pi oper display Wool. WOOLPAOKB AND TWINE supplied 0. at .Lowest, Current Rates. J. T. FORD, Auctioneer. t G£OB<3iJ JAMESON, Agaat,



__. _ W -v - _- ~_r _j__.w__r _-_-_*, Auction?. SPECIAL ENTRY. SATURDAY, 10th DEOEMBER, 1881 At 1 o'clock, FRIEDLANDER BROS, will sell b; Public Auction,— 3 FOX TBKRIFR PUPS, by Ton out of Lb L'b ia by Belvolr Tom outofVio. Vio got Champion Pr_e I years ago m Ohrletchurch. FRIEDLANDER BROS. PETER WILLIAMS, 12*37 Auctioneer. SATURDAY, 10th D-OEMBKR. SPECIAL ENTRY On account of the owner leaving thi District, — PIANO, equal to new, by Bojener full trichord and Iron frame. 6 School Desks and Forms, Sale at 12.45. T. BULLOCK, 12f42 Auctioneer. SATURDAY, DECEMBER 10th. Part of T.S. 541, fronting Cass Street, with Cottage thereon. MR T, BULLOCK (m conjunction with Mr J. C. Duocai), has re- ceived instruction! from Ma Jeremiab Houchbns to Sell by Publio Auct on at the Arcade, oo tho above date, part oi TS. 541, about £-acre, fronting Case Street, on which is erected a 4-roomed Cottage. i Ou account of tho owner having decided to reside m the North Island, this property will ba sold at a very low price, and on liberal terms. Sale at 12,30. 12*10 T. BULLOCK, Auctioneer. METHVEN. LOTS 2 and 7 with Cottage thereon. MR T. BULLOCK (m conjunction with Messrs Matson and Oo.] has received instructions from the Colonial Bank of New Zealand to Sell by Public Auction at tho Arcade, on SA'IURDAY, DECEMBER 10th, At 12 noon. LOTS 2 and 7, p*rt of R.S. 21371, on which is erected a comfortable Cottage The owners havo decided to part with thisproperty at a sacrifice, and intending purchasers are respectfully invited to inspect it, and attend the sale. Terms Liberal. T. BULLOOK, 12tll Auctioneer. LOTS 1, 2, and 3, with Houso thereon, fronting Creek Road, near the Canterbury Mills. MR T. BOLLOCK has received in- structions from Mr Thomas Carroll to Sell 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 con> fortable House of 4rooroi?, erected on tbi* Property. The land is of first-claßa quality, and the grounds nicely planted. Inspection invited. Very liberal terms. Sa'e at 12.30. T. BOLLOCK, 12*13 Auctioneer. SATURDAY, DECEMBER 10th. House and Seotlon In Cox street. Terms : £10 cash ; balance by instalments, bearing interest at C{r per cent. MR T. BULLOCK has received in- structions to Sell by Publio 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 1b erected a 4-roomed Cottage. Tbe terms of payment are most liberal aa above. Sale at 12.30. T. BULLOOK, 12J14 Auctioneer. SATURDAY, 24th DEOEMBER. 270 Acres at Alford Forest for Sale by Publio Auction. MR T. BULLOOK has received in- structions from H V. Anson, Esq., to Sell by Public Auction, at the Arcade, on the above" date, — 270 Acres at Alford Forest, as follows, viz : — KURAL SECTIONS 21246, Containing — inn acres, AW 20420 inn acres, -i-l/U 21788 jn acres, And part of 20237, 30 Acres. Any of thoße Sections can bo purchased separately if desired, and on very libera terms. Full particulars can be obtaine< from the Auctioneer. Sale at 12 20. T. BULLOCK. 12*48 Auctioneer. SATURDAY, DEOEMBER 17th, 4 Acres, fronting Croßs Street, Allenton about 1 Chain from the Alford Force Road. MR T. BULLOCK has received ir Btructions from tbe Proprietor, t Sell by. Public Auction at the Arcade, o the above date, — Lots 102 and 103. Tancred and Allan' oiitcinal salo plan, each cmtaininj 2 acres, fronting Cross Street, at about a chain from tho Alfor Forest Road, Allenton Suburba District, It is seldom a Property so well situate as this is, is offered for cale by Auctior Intending purchasers are respecfully ir vited to inspect it. Termß of paymec very liberal at Sale. Sale at 12 30. T. BULLOCK, 12°47 Auctioneer; SATURDAY, DECEMBER 17th. Desirable Suburban Property For Sale MR T. BULLOCK has received ii structions from Mr John Bla] (on account of hia having purchased lac m tho country) to sell by Public Audio at the Arcade on SATURDAY, 17th DECEMBER, His desirable Freehold Property i Hampstend, being Lot 12ft, co; taining j-acro, fronting Nelso street, on which is erected a wel i built brick Houso of 2 Rooms. The grounds are m firat.olass order, ar, i Garden well stocked with fruit trees, is one of the nicest little properties whh baa been offered by auction for son time- Terms of payment liberal. Sale at 12.3 ~ BULLOOK, , 12*cQ AaotIQQWP.



TOWN PROPERTIES, RURAL LAND, j Ac , for sale by Order of the Mort- gagees. I MR T, BULLOCK has received in- structions to sell by Public Auction at tbo Arcade on SATURDAY, 24th DECEMBER, By order and on account of thoMorlgagoes, » T.S. 907, 908, 909, 910, fronting Groy . street, on which is erected 6 Cottages of 3 rooms nnd 1 ot 5 1 rooms, with Verandali and Scullery. 2 Any of theßo can bo purchased o separately on exceptionally easy terms of i. payment. - Also, 2G7A Acres of rural Land m its native a state, fronting the Maronan Road, '< about 2 miles from the Hinds • Railway Station, being B.S. num- * bored 33344, 33345. jj This affords a favorable opportunity for Q persons acquiring Freehold Lund ai r. low 3 price and on liberal terms. b Sale at 12.30. « T, BULLOOK, 13*40 Auctioneer,



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