*. hi win 111 1 .._.:.. ■ • Hat of the new Goven mant m his pocket cut and dried. Did the hon gentleman deny It ! Yet a.l ths whs! I.* was trying to get pled fe es of aupport i.om wen who had been returned to vote •gainst him He proceeded to orit cisc the personnel of the Government, remark ing that it would have been better to drop the Native portfolio altdgfetber than lack it on to Public Works. Bo approved of the selection of Mr Fergus, Mr Richardson, and Ml Mitchelaon, but sa?d It was notorious that Mr Fisher had threatened to make It hot unless he had a seat m the Ministry. This was the first be bad ever heard of a man asking for a place m a Ministry. Such a system of bounce waa moßt objectionable. Aa to Mr Hlslop he quoted f/om bis elec tion speeches to show that he had characterised M»j«»r Atkinson as too vaoilatiog and communistic to ba Premier, yet he had joined that honorable member a Government. Why had old and faithful followers been thrown over to make room for these two ? It was because fear was felt of their turning against their party unless their claims were recognised. Taming to the speech he reviewed it m detail, and admitted that there was a universal desire for retrenchment, which WM not confined to the Government side. Begirding the Tariff to which allusion ma made, why did they keep the House In suspense about what they admitted to be a pressing matter 1 Members had been elected to give all the time demanded to the business of the country, and the excuse there was not time, was metely a cloak to evade dealing wi h a very disa greeable question. The Customs Tariff ought to be dealt with this session, even if they had to sit long after Christmas. With regard to the education question, he reminded them that the gentleman now holding that portfolio had expressed himself m favor of altering the school age, and appropriating endowments for secondary education. He objected to the lonu adjoornment asked for. The figures were already m the Treasury and of oonrse ministers had not taken office without making up their minds before band as to the course they intended to adopt. Supposing the Financial State ment was not ready, why should all the Other busiae«s stop still on that account. Either the Government had nut sufficient ability or the Premier oould not tmßt his eolleagnes while he was busy preparing the Statement. He would say for himself be waa not anxious to sit on the Govern ment benches, and possibly the Premier might find more support from him than from his own party, especially if his policy commended hitself to him (Sir Julius Vogelj. They hsd heard of possible changes m the Government after a time, and they ought to be convinced not only of the value of its policy, but also of ita ability to carry it out. Personally, he did not think it would laßt many weeka. Major Atkinson said that Sir Julioß Vogel'a criticism of the peraonnei of the Ministry was degrading to the House, and unworthy of ench a debate. Its object was easily seen, but he was not going to be drawn, nor did be think Sir Julius Yogel would succeed m making a breach between him and bis supporters. If he made his Financial Statement a« the ex- Treasurer had done he cou'.d easily do it In a day or two by putting on extra taxation, but he scarcely thooght that was what the Houso wanted. As for stop ping the business of the country, Us busi ness wai to select a suitable Government, and if they did nothing more tais session It would be time well Bpent. With regard to tha Tariff if the Bouse would pass a resolution on the subject, and was pre pared to ait a sufficient length of time, he was quite willing to take it m hand, but it would require several months to revise it. It was the system of railway manage ment, and not the manager which was at fault, and if they desired improvement the former must be changed. He believed that they wanted to get to the real work of the session, and that could only be dis closed m the Financial Statement, and if they were wise they would grant an adjournment as sooq as posßible to enable him to bring it down. Mr Ballance said that it was laid down §& the lost Financial Statement that fur ther economies were to be brought about as time permitted, and Major Atkinson had overlooked this. Major Atkinson had asserted that the sole question of the election was retrenchment, but m reality the Tariff question bad been thoroughly threshed out, with the reßult that a large majority had come there pledged to eneour&ge local industries. let the Premier refused to include this among the questions to be decided this session. He was afraid there was a section of bis party pledged to oppose any revision except m {he direction of Freetrade, and it was m deference to them that this attempt w^s/j made to stifle the subject. He defended the land policy of the last Government, but insisted that if they went ia for Freetrade m Native lands they would give satisfaction to none There were indications that the Government was m beaich of a policy with regard to educa tion, bnt he was satisfied that an attempt to interfere with it- would be cheesepar ing m character. Mr Fuher complimented the last speaker on the difference between the tone of his speech and Sir Julius Vogel'a. The mission of the Government was re trenebment, and if they did nothing else it would be time well spent. Protection was a question no doubt of great interest, bat it was over- shadowed by the import ance of putting their confused finances Into a satisfactory condition. He wished to say he had been misrepresented on the education question, but he would take another opportunity of putting himseif right. Mr Seddon complimented Mr Fisher on bis improved bearing, and Major Atkinson with being eager for retrenchment now, where»s, wten last m power, he had peremptorily refused to make ar>y reduc lions. He did not believe they could make such great savings as they fancied. He would like to know whether the wages of tie working*men were to coffer He warned the Minister of Education that if he intended to enforce the views be had formerly expreeaed m "Hansard" be would coon find himself driven from these benches. Mr Mackenzie (Walhcmo) moved an amendment to the Addreea In-Keply to the effect that m view of the financial condition of the colony the ncmbsr of paid jlinlsters should be reduced to five. Mr Taylor supported the amendment. Mr Batron said it waß a clever attempt, bnt the Financial Statement was the right place m which to diacues it. Mr Fish protested against the delay asked for by the Government. Dr Hodgltlnaon s»id he.was m favor of a reduction of the number of Ministers, - bnt at the present moment it was only a party dodge. Sir Julius Yogel said that he was unaware of Mr McKeczie's Intention, and would not support the amendment, as it was a direot attack on the Government.^ The debate was continued by Major Steward, Mr Mitchell, Mr Allao, air Mackenzie (Olutha), Mr Eraser, Mr Korr, Mr Seddon, and others, all of wnom spoke briefly, and said little more than was necessary to intimate whether they Intended to vote for the amendment or not. Mr Mackenzie tald be would withdraw the amendment if the Premier would give a pledge to allow the matter to be discussed later on. Major Atklnsou deolined to do so. The amendment was lost by 57 to 7. The Address-in-Beply was voted on the f oloes. IMPREST. A message from the Governor asking for a supply of £160,000, was introduced. The House then adjourned at 1,30 a.m, JUj^Opm to-day,*

NEWS BY THE SAN FRANCISCO MAIL

gskeral Summary. [Dated from Earopa op to September 23.] 1 The British Government has assented . 1 1 granting a subsidy of £45,000 yearly to th* Canadian Pacific Railway for carrying | tho miils toaud from the Hast. -The assent | was given oa SeptPinber Bth. S Michael Davilt sailed from Qaeenstown on September 22nd for New York, He has j been ordered the trip by his physician, and I will not make any public appearance m [ the United States. t A deopptoh of September 22 td says the ; Canadian Government haa received an in timation from the Imperial authorities thai tho Biitish Government cannot undertake the coat of a epecial survey of the route of the proposed traue-Pucißo cable between British Columbia and Dew Zealand and Australia, unless some guarantee is given that the line will be actually laid. Sir* John Thuraton, long associated with British rule m the Fiji Islands, h»8 made a bitter complaint to the Colonial Office reßpeoting its apathy on the subject of German aggression m the South Pacific The S a moan difficulty has especially aroused Sir John Thunton'a anger. The Trafalgar, the laigest ironolad ever oonetructed was successfully launched on September 20th at Portsmouth. The vessel ie 11,940 tons, and of 13, C00 horse power, and is to carry twelve gone, four of sixty-sdven tons acd eight of forty cwt. The side armour is 20in thick. The Duke of Devonshire has been converted to Mr Gladstone's Irish policy, and will induce Lord Hartington to follow his lead. ■ The address of the Executive Goni mittte of the New Rational (English) Labor Party, jast Issued, announces that the party will have » separate organisation from Trades Unions, bnt will co operate with them as far as possible. The pro gramme is an adult suffrage, one man to have one vote, state payment of members of Parliament, free Education, land re form, poor law reform, maintenance of freetrade but abolition of State paid bounties, Home Role, local government reform, and religious equality. It m ■igned by twenty-one representatives of popular centres m England. Ireland, Wales and Scotland are not yet repre sented. While a big gun was being oast at Veker's Foundry, Sheffield, on September 26th it exploded, killing five men out right; three r>thers wounded at the time died subsrqaently m the hospital. Lord Lovat dropped dead suddenly on September 6th while moor shooting at j Inverness, Scotland. The English Trades Congress has adopted a resolution to form a Labor Electoral Association for the purpose of securing an Increase qf the labor repre sentation m Parliament. Another reso lution demands land reform, beginning with the imposition of such taxes aa will eventually leave the land m the pisßessinn of the people. The Congress also debated a motion m favor of the eight hours movement. The sp6eobes of the delegates chewed strongly developed tendencies ti wards Socialism. Mr Gladstone declined an invitation from Mr George W. Childs, proprietor of the " Philadelphia Ledgor," to be present at the Centennial cc ebration m that city. The London " Times " is the only paper that published the invitation, and com meats on it and its non acceptance bitterly. Mr Childe* letter conveyed the assurance of unbounded hospitality, not only m Philadelphia, but throughout the Dnion, and declared that Mr Gladstone should be entertained as no nuin had been since La Fayette's visit The "Times" regards the selection of Mr Gladstone as improper. It Bays his refusal is hardly compiimen tary to the American people, and his reply is ißadequate to s.) splendid an offer, reinforced by such hospitality It evtn says that Mr Gladstone has been asked, because they wish to show that his atti tude during a portion of the civil war is now forgotten and forgiven. The visit would be unwise, if not unsafe (adds the despatch, which is dated London, Septem ber 7th) during the la6t few weeks his voice has come back to something like it should be m its marvellous powers, but he is subject to relapses. He has to guard chiefly against chills, which are sometimes followed by periods of prostration John Bright aleo declined. Archbishop Walsh, m a letter published on September Bth, declared that Lord Aphbourne's land purchase scheme is the best and most suitable for Ireland that has yet been passed. Lonnargan's funeral at Mitchellstown was attended by 10 000 people, and the prossesßlon was over half a mile long. He bad been shot by the polioe on September 9th. A frieDd of an English M.P. present at the lhte Her tier town elections wee terribly beaten by a police inspector, who after wards apologised. " I mistook him," he said, " for an Irish member. They pay us out m the Houee of Commons, and we mean to pay them out m Ireland." While returning from a funeral tit Mitchellstown, en the evening of Sep tember 14th, a mob of about 300 wrecked the houses of several obnoxious tenants m Galbally, who was compelled to flee for life. The police were etoned, and com pelled to take refqge m the barracks. Mr Dillon remarked to an interviewer on the 18th, that the outlook for the Irish cause was gloomy. Mr Balfoar was determined, apparently, to bag all the Nationalist leaders. He (Mr Dl'lon) would not be eurpriaeif m a month or no if a mojority ofjthem including hlmidlf were foond picking oaknm. The Dublin ' Gsz-atte" of September 20th publishes a proclamation suppressing tbe League and all its branches m va r iou3 place b specified. The proclamation is signed by Prince Edward of Saxe- Weimar, Commander of the Forces m Ireland ; Baron Aahbourne, Lord Chancellor of Ireland ; Hy. Bruen, Justice of the Peace ; J. G. Gibson, Attorney-General of Ireland ; and General Sir H . Redvers Bailer. The " GBzstte " announces that General Buller haß been sworn m bb a member of the Privy Council. The pro clamation makeß it criminal to convoke, hold or publish meetings, or do anything m connection with the League. The Nationalist leaderß are hurriedly oon sulting as to what measures are to be taken. No appeal to Parliament is neceasary to cover this fresh act. It will not be possible to evade the Lord- Lieutenant's order by turning over the work of the National League to any other association. The Liberal League of London purpoaes Borne oourge of this sort, and thsy havp asked tho Irish leaders m London to meet them and discuss a plan for substituting branches of that Assocla« tion m every place where a branch of the ; National League is suppressed. The Lord-Lieutenant's order will defeat manoeuvres of this kind, Frder It, all meetings of a League m specified dlstriota are unlawful, and any person calling to gethar soch meeting or publishing any such notice concerning it, ia liable to six months' imprisonment According to a despatch from Berlin, published m the American papers on September 10 :b, Great Britain, haa con cluded a treaty with the King of the Tonga Island under which that monarch will cede nothing to foreign Powers with out the assent of England. This treaty is an unplpaeant surprise to Germany, as the Tonga Islands have been considered a promising field for German enterprise. If has also deeply chagrined the officials of the State Department of the United States. Realising the commercial value of Tonga or the Friendly Jslanda, the United States State Department last year entered into negotiations with King George, and concluded a treaty by whioh I dlplomntlo pifai ooniajnr relation* were to

\ be established between the lalimdß and the Urittd Staies. Congress, bowevor, ro fuied to make any nppr priation f. r the service, and tho treaty la^aed, and caanot now be rovived iv fuoo of England's dominant influence. The papers are spying that although at tbe present time the bulk of the Tonga Island trade Is with Australia, and some of it ia going direct to England, there Is uo earthly reason why New York and 'Frisco should not be the export and import markets,

SOCIAL AT METHVEN.

1 (From omt oto Correspondent ) Mr Hook, who has been Lead master of the District School for the last eighteen months, and is about to leave for the North Island owiDg to failing health, was enter tained by a number of his friends last Monday evening to a social tea. Mr Grainger, assisted by Miss Grainger and Miss Scott, having charge of affairs it is needlesß to say that the arrangements were all that could be desired. Considering the very inclement weather there was a very good gathering, principally of the young folks of tbe township and district After ample justice had been done to the good thfngs provided, Mr Grainger, on behalf of the assembled company, ex pressed the regret they felt at losing bucli esteemed friends and neighbors as Mr and Mrs Hook, and stated that Mr Hook was always assiduous m the discharge of his duties; that both he and his "better half " were special favorites m the social circle-, as well as being ever ready to assist the sick and afflicted. He (Mr Grainger) trusted that a short rest from his arduous duties and tho milder climate of the North Island would soon restore Mr Hook to his wonted health and strength, and wished him, Mrs Hook and their family a pleasant voyage and every success m the<r new home. Mr Hook briefly thanked Mr Grainger and all the company for their kind wishes towards himself, Mrs Hook and family, and expressed their regret at leaving the district where they had made so many friends, and he trusted no enemies and assured them that ho would always remember the happy days ho spent m Metkven. After this the popular games and Bongs appropriate to such gatherings were commenced and carried on with great glee until the " wee ehort hours ayont the twal. ' Mr Grainger, ever mindful of the wishes of all, determined to have a continuation of the social on Tuesday evening, the weather being fine, to give those matrons whose offspring were too tender to face the storm of the previous night an opportunity of wishing Mr and Mrs Hook and family " God speed," and the gather ing was as successful, if not more so, than its predecessor

INTERPROVINCIAL NEWS.

*- . Wellington, October 13. Hearn will leave for Sydney early next month. He goeß unfettered, and will be allowad to choose his own trainer, also a boat to his own fancy. The opinion of his Committee is that if they provide the necessary amount for his trip to Sydney, Hearn should be allowed to go there, and do the best he can for tho Colony. Mgtueka, October 13 A dinner, to which a large number Bat down, was tjiven at Motueka last night to Mr Hursthouso. Tho Mayer of Nelson was m the chair. Very great regret was expressed that, by the readjustment of the electoral district, Mr Hursthouse'a promising career had been checked. In reply to a question Mr Hurathouso said that, m the event of a vacancy ocnuring, he m ould, on receipt of a substantial requisition, offer himself again. | Dunedin, October 13 Mrs Loft, contrary to the expectations of her medical advisers at first, is making good progress, and ia now likely to recover from the effects o£ the wound she received on Sunday. While the ship Westland was being towed out today she came into collision with the dredge working the channel, and one of her plates suffered On the voyage from Glasgow of the ship Margaret Galbraith, a seaman named Peddington was engaged m setting up some rigging when she shipped a heavy Bea and washed him overboard. As soon as the cry was raißod the ship was brought to tbe wind and a boat lowered under tbe oharge of the second officer, and m less than twoniy-ono minutes from the time the tne.i was washed overboard he -was back on board the vessel, none the worse, save a good ducking.

THE ASHBUBTOM GUARDIAN, EBIDAY, OCTOBER 14, 1887:



,Public Notice* SHEEP SHEAES. 8.8.A. H.Z. 11 A 38A.S. with and without Drivers. iS£O,— Real Turkey Oil- stones. J. OEE & CO. (LATE QBR A KD AIOQBN.) MOEE BAKGAINS. W E LOT c f eOeiVed ANoTffl ® B *<* TRAVELLERS' SAMPLES, Whfoh we oan Sell at Engllnh PRICES. The principal lines are Boya 1 and The lot will be marked fn pl«l Q Ftear**. Ready for Sale To-incrrow, FBIDA\r, the 14th inst, OOME EARLY AND SAVE 60 PER OSNT. JOHST ORE & CO. ECONOMY IN TIME : ECONOMY 12* LABOR: ECONOMY IN PENOINa MATERIAL. Patent Titan~Wire Strainer. ADVANTAGES: IT strains a wire anywhere, either at post or midway j makes the best knot, and one which seldom breaks old wire ; does not clip about m workinir * strains with unrivalled power, ease, and freedom from annoyance ; does not allow the wire to Blacken moro than ONTC- SIXTEENTH of an inch JSC X secured; combines hghtneas md strength m the highest degree ; can be conveniently applied to .all purposes which require wires to be jomed under tension. A REVOLUTION IN WIRE FENOINQ I EFFECTED BY : REID'S PATENT : TRIPLEX WIRE STRAINER. ! (Patented m 1885 throughout Great Britain, the United States, and the Colonies.) L - No Straining Posts required except at the angles of fences. The boring of Straining Posts unnecessary, The advantages claimed for tbete, th« latest and most improved means of strain* ing wire fences, are : - THEY COST NCTHING, because they pay their cost m the straining posts they save. THEY ARE A DIRECT GAIN ia economy of time and labor, because no boting of straining posts ia required, and the whole process of straining occupies > only about quarter the usual tfme. THEY EFFECT A FURTHER SAV- ING of time and labor as long as the fence exists, because they are left corma* i nently attached to the wires, which can therefore be tightened or slackened when* ever desired. . Comparative Estimate of 14 chains of 6- Wire Fence. UNDER OBDINARY METHOD. No Wire Stretchers left attached. 8. d, 2 strains of 7 chains each, requiring 3 straining posts at say 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 hour*, at Is per hour # ... 4 O Labor boring two straining posts, say 1 man for 20 minutes ,„ 0 4 Total H 7 ! UNDER NEW SYSTEM. Triplex Wire Stretchers being left attached to Wire. i. d. 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 0 Labor at one strain of 6 wires, say 1 man for 20 minutes, only no fastening being required „. 0 4 Labor erecting, digging, and fixing 2 straining posts and stays for 1 same, say 1 man for 2 hours, ) 40minut£. . 2 6 > No boring requited 0 O \ *Coßt of 6 Triple Wire Stretchers, at say about 8d each , 4 O I Total ... ... ... 13 O , *NOTE WELL. —If lITAN WIRE j STRAINER be ueed and removed after > E straining, the above item of 4s will also > be saved, though at the expense of future I efficiency. " fchowing New System to bo so orach I more economical than the old one— that a ) balance is left over ajttr including the cost > of Triplex Wire Stretclurs lit McCallum & Co. Solo Agents for the County o£ Aatjb.urto,n,



TINWALD r\ TTAWKINS Who haß just replenished his Stock o BOOTS, has also opened up a few Jineß of useful DKAPERy (a lone: felt need m Tinwald), which he is disposing of at Chrißtchurch prices Come and. compare Prices and Quality before purchasing elsewhere, as every article is marked at the very lowest Rutoe for CASH, The Stud. mHE AMERICAN TROTTING HORSE Blackwood Abdallah, Will stand this season at Lyndhurst, Dun- das, and at owner's Stable, Ashburton. For particulars apply to MAX. FRIEDLA.NDER. TO TRAVEL THIS SEASON IN THE ASHBURTON, WAKANUI, AND SURROUNDING - DISTRICTS. mHE CLYDESDALE ENTIRE COLT, Johnny's Fancy. Bred by Mb James Gow, of Taieri, by Lord Salisbury, dam Sally 2nd. For particulars and terms, apply to MAX FRIEDLANUEK, 9f148 Proprietor. TO TRAVEL THIS SEASON IN TFE METHVEN AND LAURISTON DJS TRIOTS. mHE CLYDESDALE COLT,— Diplomacy. Bred by John Grigg, Esq., of Long- beach, Diplomacy's sire is Lord Beacons- field, dam Pleasant by Prince Charlie, For particulars and terms apply to D. McKENDRY, 10+18 Cairnbrae. TO STAND THIS BEASON. mHE THOROUGHBRED STALLION Wizard, By King of Clubs, dam Charm both imported. WIZARD is half brother to Spade Guinea and Stonyhurst, and full brother to Charmer, nnd was bred by the Middle Park Stud Company. He is a beautiful whole- colored chestnut, and chows grand power and quality. For full particulars apply to C. KEAttNS, Or Wm. HEALY, Proprietors, 9°12 Ashburton. TO TRAVEL THE ASHBURTON AND LONGBEACH DISTRICTS. mHE CLYDESDALE ENTIRE, Young Major. YOUNG MA JOR is by Major, who was imported to Tasmania from England by R. Q. Kermode, Esq. He took first prize at the Boyal Society's Show m England, and nanny first prizes m Tasmania. YOUNG MAJOR was bred by Mr James Stark, his dam, Smi'er, imported from lasmania, where she wag a first prize taker, and her progeny gained many awards. Terms : One Mare £3 ; groomage, ss, payable first service. For 3or more mares, property of one owner, special terma may be agreed on. ANDREW DAWSON, Proprietor, 131 Waterton. TO STAND THE SEASON AT GROVE FARM' TINWALD, mHE THOROUGHBRED HORSE, Perkin Warbeck ll, "pedigree. fc Touchstone ■ = Newminstcr.. Beesw ; ng H | CO .-5 CO | < Palma Emilius C Francesca H-e -H £ v • . Voltaire M.c t4 b Martha Lynn Jj 3 O ft« E Sweetbriar _ , „ r< 3 Stockwell w lyi Eglantine pi _ \j « Touchstone £ I g Newminster Be PM . |_ S 3 Palma Emilius n % Francesca \ll " />!>.§„ Melbourne W,r Prime Minister  . , , n " >-5 Pantalonade HSg •X a Candlestick Prime Warden Maid of Buvghley : PEBKIN WARBECK 11. has splendid action, possesses great strength, is as handsome as they are made, and is a horse calculated to throw a most valuable class of racing or other stock. An examination of his pedigree will show that he possesses a double strain of the celebrated Adventurer blood, and is one of the very best bred animals m the Southern Hemisphere. The sons of Newminster have, as a family been more successful at the stud than any family of modern days, and with the exception of Hermit;/ who is now sianding m England ' at 200 guineas, Adventurer, the grandsire of Perkin Warbeck 11. has produced the moat winners of them all. For further particulars apply to EDWARD GATES, Grove Farm, IQ'IQ Tinwald.



Public Notice ASHBURTiN AGRICULTURAL AND PASTORAL AS ORATION. TBE TENTH Annual Exhibition OF STOCK, IMPLEMENTS, &o. WILL be held at the County Saleyarda, Ashburton, on FRIDAY, OCTOBER 28th ENTRIES oloae on FRIDAY, Oct. 21st, JOHN G. RESTELL, 10*5 Secretary. miMIRU AGRICULTURAL AKD X PASTORAL ASSOCIATION. THE ASSOCIATION'S TWENTY-SECOND ANNUAL SHOW OF STOCK, &c,, WILL SE HBLI) ON THE ASSOCIATION'S GROUNDS, WAI-ITI ROAD, ON TUESDAY, 25th, and WEDNESDAY 26th Ootobeb, 1887. CONSISTING OF SHEEP, CATTLE, HORSES, PIGS, DOGS, DAIRY AND AGRIOTURAL PRODUCE, IM- PLEMENTS. WOOL, <£c., &•.. PRIZES amounting to about £550 will be given m Pieceß of Plate, Medals, or Cash. PRIVATE AND SPECIAL PRIZE LIST, and for further particulars Bee Poßters, Entries close for Sheep, Cattle, and Pigs on SATURDAY, 15th inst - r all others on TUESDAY, 18th inst. Prize Libls may be obtained on applica- tion to the undersigned. F» W. STUBBS, 10 57 Secretary. \ IT ANTED KNOWN.— That JAMES YV BAKKR has returned to Ash- burton and opened a Cabinet Factory and Showrooms m his own premises, Havelcck street, opposite Harrison's Auction Mart. J.B. having a thorongh knowledge of the trade is m a position to execute all orders entrusted to his care. By strict attention and moderate charges he will endeavor to merit a share of public patronage. Second-hand Furniture Bought, Sold, or Exchanged. Trees Trees Trees NOTICE TO PLANTERS. fT»HE undersigned begs to oall tbe X attention of farmerß, settlers and others to his extensive stock of FRUIT AND FOREST TREES, among which are about 3,000,000 Forest Trees, Inclu- ding 200,000 Cupreaaua Macrocarpa, om and two years old; 200,000 Pinna Inßig- nls, one and two years old ; 100,000 Pinus Larlcio ; 3C0.000 Silver Birch; 10,000 Pinuß Auatriaca; all other kindt m proportion. All kinds of Cabbage plants on Bale, and a few thousands of very early Strawberry Plants, N.B. — All orders by post, or otherw's, shall receive my beat attention. JAMES PORTER, .CLIFTON NURSKRYj Allenton, Aah v arton TEW ZEALAND CLOTHING FACTORS rHE NEW GOODS FOR THE WINTER SEASON ABE NOW OPENED OUT The k is THE LABGEST & BEST SELECTED IN THE TOWN, And the variety of Style and Patternts kv Men's, Youths', and Boys' Clothing leaves nothing to be desired, fhouflande of Men's and Boys Suits, neweßt stylea. Trousers and Trousers and Vests manufactured of xSew Zealand Tweeds. Erery garmen warraDted shrunk Jverooats, Waterproof Coats and Leggiugs m great variety Hats, comprising overy new styJ« worn Children's Jersey Suits, Child/ • l Men- of-War Suits Genttamen'a Hosiery, Scarveb ; Oxford Regatta and White Shirts Bugs, Portmanteaus, and Travelli. x Bags Che celebrated WERTHEIM SITING. MACHINE. Time Payments. N.SS CLOTHING FACTORS', East Stbmt George Jameson SHEARING SEASON.IBB7-8 "TTJABMERS wishing to shear their Sheep Jj t»t the Aahburton or Tinwald Sale- ynrdß will find every convenience pro- vided, including Woolpress, Sorting Table, &c. The charge inoluding use of yards and piddock is three shillings and sixpecoe per 100 sbeop. 10;j;61 GEO. JAMESON. TURNIP 3 AND_RAPE SEEDS. ' FOR SALE- Purple and Green Top Aberdeen, Mammoth, Greyatone,aud other varieties. These have been thoroughly tested; and > are guaranteed new and fresh. . GEOPGbJ JAMESON, IQ§l7 Aahbnrton. Wool Season 1887-88. T IBERAL CASH ADVANCES made 1 Jj on Large or Small Olipa at Current Kates, Woolpaoks and Twine Supplied. GEORGE JAME&ON, 10t 16 Aahbnrtoa. CLOVER SEEDS JUST landed, ex steamer " Kaikoura/ my first shipment for the season of BED CLOVER, COWGRASS, ► WHITE CLOVER, AND ALSYKE. These Seeds have been carefully selected t md are the best obtainable. 3 . I HAVE ALSO IN STOCK— 1 Machine-dresßed Ryegrass and Cocks 3 foot, ulho Linseed, Tea?, Barley, Oats Wheat, Potatoes, and all kinds of STATION AND FARM &TORE& George Jameson, ASHBUBTOBU



I Friedlander Bros* Wool. Wool. Wool. WE ARE PREPA.BED TO MAKE LIBtiRAL «* CASH. ADVANCES ' -ON THE ENSUING CLIP [ OF Wool' Placed m our hands for SALE, Our Premises, being well Lighted, afford Bpeoial advantages for displaying Wool. No Commission charged on Advances, and no Commission charged for offering Wool unless a Bale is effect d. WOOIPICKS AT LOWEST CURPENT KATES. FBIEDLANDER BROS., PETER WILLIAMS, AUCTIONEER. Auctions. SATURDAY, OCTOBER 15th. About 25 Acres of Suburban Lands for Sale by Public Auction. MR T. BULLOCK (m conjunction with Messrs James Wilktn and Co.) have resa.ved instructions from Mbs MoLean, to Sell by Publio Auction at the Arcade, on the above date, — About 25 Acres of Suburban Land, being part of R.S. 5800, well ettaa'ed at the corner of the South East Town Bolt. ' This ia a very convenient Paddocic, being oloie to Town, aad will be sold on ye,, liberal terms of payment, declared at Sale. Sa'e at 12.30. T. BULLOCK 10 2 Auctioneer. SATURDAY, 15th OCTOBER. DWELLING-HOUSE AND SECTION FRONTING TBE ALFORD FOBEST ROAD. MR T. BULLOCK has received in- structions from Mb Thomas Mo Gk an pell to Sell by PubHo Auction at the Arcade on SATURDAY 15th OCTOBER, LOT 25, containing about £-acr«, fronting the Alford Foiest Boad, on which is erected a 4-roomed Dwelling-house, This Properly is well situated, and very convenient for persons working at tbe Factory. Liberal terms of payment, declared at sale. Sale at 1 15 o'clook. T. BOLLOCK, 10*48 Auctioneer. SATURDAY, 15th OCTOBER. Sale of Privileges or ths ASHBURTON AGRICULTURAL AND PASTORAL ASSOCIATION SHO W, To take place on their Grounds on Friday, 28th inst. MR T. BULLOCK has received instruc- tions from th<) Secretary of the Ashburton Agricultural and Pastoral Association to SELL BY PUBLIC AUCTION, AT THE ARCADE, On the above date, the right of Lot I— Publican's Booth, No 1 Lot 2— Publican's Booth, No 2 Lot 3 — Confectioner's Booth, No 1 lot 4 — Confectioner's Booth, No 2 Lot s— Right of Sports Sale at 2 o'clock. T. BULLOCK, 10*60 Auctioneer. SATURDAY, 15th OCTOBER, Entire Horses. MR T. BULLOCK has received In. ■tractions from William Sibbald, Keg., of Fustic Place, Burkes Pass, to Sell by PubHo Auction, at the Arcade on SATURDAY, 15th OCTOBER, That Grand DRAUGHT ENTIRE HORSE, YOUNG GASTLEREAGH, By LORD CABTLEREAGH, dam BONNY DOON; He is rising six years old, Also,— THE THOROUG^RED ENTIRE HORSE, Athlete, By DETRACTOR, dam PROMISEE LAND. The above Horses are m grand condi- tion, so they will not require any making up before commencing the Season, Mr Sibbald's large experience as 1 breeder is a sufficient guarantee that the Horses are first class. He having sole his Brood Mares is the reason the Horeei are now m the market FOR SALE. Sale at 1 o'clock. "~T. BULLOCK 10*^7 Auctioneer,



Funeral Notices. FUNERAL NOTICE. THE Friends of Mr Charles Poolb Jenkins are respectfully informed that tbe Funeral of bis late beloved chil- j dren will move from bis residence, Chailes ; Street Alford Fo/est Ho^d, Allenton, on SUNDAY, 16th inst., at 12.30, for the Ashburton Cemetery. BAKER BROS,, 10f81 Undertakers. FUNERAL NOTICE. f[!HE Friends of Mr Jambs Storey X Bland are reepectf ully informed that ] the Funeral of his late beloved son, \ Walter Henry, will move from his resi- dence, Peler Street, at 2 o'clock TO- MORROW (Saturday), the 15th inst., for the Ashburton Cemetery. BAKER BROS., 10f82 Undertakers. FUNERAL NOTICE, riIHE Friends of the late Mr Thomas JL Toppin are respectfu.Jy informed that his Funeral will move from his late resi- dence, Moore Street, at 3 o'clock on SUN- DAY, the 16th inst., for the Ashborton Cemetery, 10f83 WILLIAM TOPPIN. Sr&R OF ASHBURTON L.0.L., No, 23. THE Members of above Lodge are par- t ; culurly requested to attend tbe Funeral of our late Brotherr, Thomas Toppin, on SUNDAY, 16th inst., at 2.30 p.m. Regalia, White Gloves, and Tie. JAMES OOCKBURN, 10+84 Secretary. Pablic Notices mO LET. —7- Roomed House m Burnett J_ - street near the Orange Hall. T. BTJLLOOK. TO LET at a low rental. — 4-roomed Coctage at Hampstead. T. BULLOOK. MoOORMICK TWINE BINDERS. PERSONS having suoh for sale will please communloate with the under* signed. . T. BULLOCK. W\KANCI ROAD DISTRICT. nnENDER3 are Invited for during X large Btonos off Buokley's Road, ireaßeld. To be mby SATURDAY, October 15 h, at noon. 10*43 FOOKS & SON. MO.\EY TO LEND. I HAVE £200, £400, £1,400 and other sums, waiting investment on good freehold security at current rates of interest. JOHN A. CAYGILL, 10+58 Solicitor, Tancred street. TENDERS. "~ TTTANTED Tenders for breaking up W 40 acres Tußsock Land, 4x 10 Inches, two Tinea Harrowing, and one Rolling. Apply till 12 o'clock MONDAY to 10+68 D. THOMAS, Ashbnrton. r^OR SALE at a low price and on tj liberal terms, 15 acres of land with 2-roomed Cottage thereon, fronting tho Fairfield Bo id, not far from the County Saleyards, Apply to T. BULLOCK, TREVORTON. mO LET.—Trovorton House, fcontain- X ing 9 Rooms together with about 7 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 and Coach house erected on tlw property . Apply to T. BULLOCK. THF ASHBURTON WOOLLEN MANUFACTURING COMPY (Limited.) deposits RECEIVED In large or small sums at the following Rates of Interest :— Six per cont if fixed for 6 months. Seven per cent it fixed for 12 months H. SEMPLE, 9*56 Seoretary. R: McCallum (LATE CF ORR AND ALOORN) BEGS moat respectfully to inform the inhabitants of Ashburton and Sur- rounding Districts, that he will open on SATURDAY, 15th INBT, Those premises m Tancred Street, known as Fowler's Buildings, with a large and well Assorted Stock of GROCERIES of the best descriptions, at Lowest Prices Note Address,— to. McCALLUM, FAMILY GROCER, Next MITOHELL AND TURNER. 10 76 ASHBORTON COUNTY STOCK AND SALEYABDS COMPAI^Y, LIMITED. .fpHE Fifth Annual General Meetlrg of JL Shareholders will be bald at the ARCADE CHAMBERS on TUESDAY, November let, 1887, at 3 p.m. Business: To receive Directors' Report and Balance Sheet, To elect two Directors m the piece of Messrs G. Jameson and F. B Staodish, both of whom are eligible for re-election. To elect an Auditor. And other general business. GEORGE JAMESON, Seoretary. 0 Forms of Proxy must be lodged at the 8 Company's Office not less than 72 houra prior to the meeting. Extract fkom Articles of Association. "Three clear days, at least, before the » meeting at which an election of Directors ~ is to take place, any Shareholder who intends to propose either hitrself or any ~ other person »s a candidate for election B shall give to the Secretary, or ether officer appointed by the Directors, a notice m 1 writing under hia hand signifying his Intention to become a candidate, or giving ' the name of the oandidate Intended to be proposed by him, and m default of anon notice tbe oandlcate iball not be eligible,"



Sheep Feed WANTED SHFEP FRED for 1000 Boggetß for 6 Weeks. Muit be good Fencer. Apply H. MATSON& CO., 10t71 Ashburton. Artificial Manures. THE BELFAST CHEMICAL COM PANY, BELFAST, CANTERBURY. Analytical Chemist and Manager, MR ROBERT MORGAN. THE Belfast Chemioal Company 'l Manures are sold uubjact t( guaranteed analysis, and every oire li taken that they are all In perfect condi tlon,}ready fur immediate use. PRICE LIST. Per Ton £. s. d No. 1 Guano Superphosphate 6 0 (  2 High-class Superphosphate 8 0 ( „ 3 Dissolved Bones 7 0 ( „ 4 Potato Manure ... ... 712 (  5 Bone Dust, fine... ... 6 10 (  6 Orchard and Garden Manure, 10 per cwt. Delivery on Railway at Belfast Station. GEOBGE JAMESON, JQ*S6 Agenb, Aihbnrtpp,



At Nundle (N.S.W.) Kate Blaok has been arrested for poisoning her sisters. It has been proved Bhe dootored their food. The seating oapaoity of the San Franoiaoo theatres are said to be as follows : Alcazar, 971 ; Baldwin, 1654 ; Bush, 1110 ; California, 1714; Grand Opera Houße, 2200; Moros- oow's Amphitheatre, 3200 ; Orpheum, 3000 ; Standard, 1016 ; Tivoli, 1483. Among the many ourious and interesting vrorka oj the largest library m the world, at Paris, is a Chinese ohart of the heavens made about 600 B.C. In this ohart 1460 stars ara correctly inserted, as corrobated by the obser- vations of modern astronomers. Statutory Declaration.— l, Fraz Baabe. Ironbark, Sandhurst, m the colony of Violoria, Australia, do solemnly and sincerely deolara that on the 25th June; 1877, my son Alfred, six years of age, was accidentally hurt with an axe on the knee. lat onoe took all pains to secure medical assistance. However, m spite of all efforts, on the 27th August, 1877, the opinion was given by Dr Maogillivray that an amputation of tbe injured limb had become imperative, m order to save life. At this junoture I called on Messrs Sander and Sons, procuring some of their Extract of the Eucalyptus Globulus, and by the application of the same I had the satisfaction of seeing my son within a fortnight out of all danger, and to-day he is recovered. I may just add that it wag when the crisis had been reaohad that the Extract referred to was first applied. And I make this solemn declaration, etc., — Franz Baabe. Declared at Sandhurst, m the Colony of Victoria, Australia, th.is seventeenth day of October, one thousand eight hundred and seventy- seven, before me, Moritz Conn, J.P. [Advt.]