POLITICAL NEWS.

(From our Correspondent.) Wpixington, December 3.

The House was m Committee all day yesterday. Seme good budneaa was done. Three important measures :— Governor's Salary and Allowance, Ministers' Salaries and Allowances, and Parliamentary Hono rarium and Privileges Bills were passed through Committee, and Bubsequent'y through all the final stages, and progress was reported upon the Ohrietchurch Hospital and Government Railway Bills. Numerous amendments were moved to various measures but only one alteration was effected by which the allowances paid to Wellington members were fixed at £25 instead of £50 as given other members:

THE WAITOTARA PETITION.

Wasgakoi, Decomber 2. Tho bribery charges were resumed this taorning. Hurdo McLean stated that be met the respondent on the day of tho declara tion of the poll, and asked him for money to GOver expenses incurred m travelling a distance to vote at the election • Tho respondent gave witness a sovereign, and the latter remarked, " Will pay you back come day," aa though witaesß borrowed the money, although he did not expect to bare to repay it. Would have repaid it if he had peen called upon to do ho. In cross examination it was brought out that at interviews with different people subse quently had said that expenses would be fully paid if he gave evidence m the present oaae ; that fifty or a hundred pounds would not btand m any way m securing his evidence for petitioner Did not say that fifty or a hundred pounds would be paid him if he would swear that he had been bribed by respondent, but might have said that he would be well Eaid to swear that the old others that c had borrowed this pound, and that fools were now trying to make something out of it ,* and that the Bryce party had got hold of a cock-and bull Btory about the pound. Would not say that he did sot say last Sunday that he would give evidence for whichever side paid most money for evidence. Harrison's was the next oase Investi gated m reference to a promise alleged to have been made by an agent of the res pondent that a certain old claim by Lloyd and Smith against respondent for bash falling, and whloh had been previously settled, shonld be re opened. Henry Mann, the alleged agent, eaid he saw Lloyd and Smith, who spake about the old olftlm. Told them they should not make respondent suffer for an Injustice to them pOßted by bia manager, and said he would speak to Mason, who was one of respondent's election agents. The latter laid he could see nothing In the matter. Wllllim Smith, one of the men with the claim against respondent, said the previous witness asked him If it would be ell right If the old claim were stopped. Told htm the vote would be all right. Saw respondent on polling day, who said he did sot think they had been treated fairly. Witness said he did not think hU mate wonld rote for respondent unless the dispute weraolearedap, and the difference paid, Bespondent replied: ''Tell your mate that I say Mason is to see the matter rectified." The cross-examination brought out that at this Interview respon dent said he could promise nothing m the matter without referring to the Manager, bat ha wished to treat them fairly. Mason, one of the respondents and a prominent supporter, afterwards said the matter was all right and would be again referred to arbitration, but nothing came of the matter. John Lloyd, another mate, gave evi dence as to the particulars of the buah f ailing contract and the die pate with respondent's manager, also In reference to Mann's interview with the party m the bush. . Mason told witness the matter would be referred to arbitra tion, bat he never expected anything wonld come of it, as It had been deter mined by arbitration previously. The agreement with Mason did not affect his Tote. He was promised nothing. Mann, Mulled by Mr TravoTS, said he had never told Smith that the dispute would be all right if he voted for respondent, and he never had asy authority from res pondent to mike snch a promise. John William Thurston, farmer, acted as arbitrator m the old dispute between Smith and Lloyd and respondent. The day after the election, Smith, one of the claimants, waited on witness with re ference to a second arbitration, but nothing came of the matter. The cross examination brought out that witness had become possessed of documents given by respondent to a man named Bright, promising the latter possession of a certain lection In the township of Waverley for two years if he fenced it, by making Bright think he (witness) desired to purchase tho sections. Witness sent the document to petitioner's oounsel. It was not altogether a trick to gain possession of the document m the interest of the petitioner. Henry Fredetick Mason, oommisßton •gent, Waverley, assisted In placing about 40 names on the Waltotara roll. He wonld not sweat that he had not taken persons to a publlo house before or after obtaining their signatures to the claims to vote, as secretary of respondent's com* mtttee. Walter Sy a. es w»» chairman. Re membered the lunch at Jacob's hotel on nomination day to 30 or 40 eleotors. On Soiling day had not more than 5s or 6s m is pocket, and the ecore against him at two hotels waa for drinks obtained during the evening and afternoon. Had been warned by respondent not to ran up any drinks during the day, but to pay cash. Had not received any money from anyone In connection with the election. Paid all travelling expenses out of his own pocket. Occupied a ferm at Waverley, which was ■tocked with one cow at present. One farm was given witness by Murdoch, re spondent's manager, about two months •go. He had a cow on trial, and was to buy It if the cow suited, or he could return the animal. Bespondent Bent him a letter cf instruction for uae on polling day; McLean told witness Davidson O ameron had been to him about a pound ■aid to bare been given him by respondent, but told him (t was no business cf anyone if be borrowed a pound from respondent. McLean also tald that he had been offered £50 or £100 if be would say that he had received this pound as a briba. He made Smith and Lloyd no promlee about compensation over the bush-falling dis pute. Thomas Ellis, hotelkeeper, Waverley, produced books showing Mason was charged with Id 6d for drinks on polling day. The Court then adjourned. Wanganui, December 3. On the Bryco-flatchlson petition case being resumed this morning, the chargo of treating on the following day was taken. Peter Hogg, draper, Wanganui, and brother-in-law of the respondent, admitted being an agent for respondent for election purposes at Turaklna, and the Agency was admitted by . the counsel for re spondent — agency, that is, for lawful purposes. Witness was at Turaklna on polling day, but only remembered shout- Ing for three or four friends during the hours of polling. Had no roll o! notes on the following day, Only had two pounds and some silver. Paid two pounds away for a debt owed after midnight on. polling day. ptrsw a cheque for two poundi and [paid 10 j. When drinking galled for whiskey, but by a previous arrangement wae supplied with lime juice. This was not arranged m anticipation of a heavy day's drinking, but because, the Toiakjjtt^ pepple expected one to drink wtyifcey, otherwise he would gala a reputation for not keeping up to time.

PARLIAMENTARY.

LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL. Fiuday, December 2. The Council met at 2.30 p.m. NOTICES TO INTRODUCE, Sir Froderick Whltaker gave notice to Introduce on Tueeday a Bill to reduoe tho honorarium of Councillors to £100, also to , introduce a Bill to repeal the Native Land | Administration Act, and a Bill to amend the .Native Land Act., 1886. J SORIPrURE, LESSON 800K.3 Mr Hart moved that the Government should obtain copies of Scripture lesson books of the school board of England and Wales, with a view to their introduction In the State schools of New Zealand. The motion, after discussion, was nega tived, on an amendment that tho question be now put. MUNICIPAL CORPORATIONS BILL, Mr Stevens moved the second reading ' of the Municipal Corporations Bill. After, discussion, the debate, on the motion of Mr Buokley, was adjonrned to Tuesday, VALIDATION BILL, The Publlo Proclamation Validation Bill waa reported without amendment, SLAUGHTER HOUSES BILL. The Slaughter Bouses Amendment Bill was oommltted. A discussion was raised on the oKuse fixing slaughterers' annual fee at £25 instead of collecting so muoh per head oa stock killed. The motion for the adjournment of the debate waa lose oa » division^ The debate was Interrupted by the 5 p.m. adjournment. XIXI.B ADVANCED, The Coancll In committee on the Slaughter House Bill, resumed at 7.30 p.m. The Bill was reported without amend ments, and was passed through its final stages, as also was the Publlo Proclamation Validation Bill. The Oamaru Harbor Board Loan Bill was further considered In Committee. Part I giving power to borrow to pay old mortgage aud debentures was struck out on the motion of Dr Pollen. Clause 10 was amended with a view to give power to borrow to pay off existing liabilities, bat not for dredging purposes or improvements. The BUI was reported aa amended, and the Council adjonrned at 9. 10 till Monday.

HOUSE OF RRPRESENTATIVES.

Friday— December 2.

The House met nt 2 30 p no. QUESTIONS. Replying to questions It was atated that married women could not be allowed to take up sections m Bpecial settlements, as such concessions should not have been made to Wellington and Birmingham associations ; that there were some 338 of the unemployed on relief worka m different districts, but some of these were useful works ; that the number of young girls frequenting the Chinese quarters In Wellington and other large cities was exaggerated, and every precaution would be taken to prevent a breach of the j Chinese Aot 1881. PUBLIC WOBKS STATEMENT. Mr Seddon asked when the Public Works Statement would ba delivered. The Premier said that: it would depend on the facilities given by the honorable gentlemen opposite for getting on with the baeinesß. ADJOURNMENT. The Premier movod that the House at Its rising, adjuirn till half-past two o'clock. The motion was ngread tx MIDLAND RiILWAY. Sfr George Grey moved the ad j urn ment of the Hou3D to enable him to draw attention to the fact that a return that be had asked for some days ngo, respecting the quantity of land which the Midland Railway Company would relect, was incorrect, and he hoped tbe Premier would postpone the matter till correct returns wore reetlvefl. The Premier said he oould not agree to tha postponement. A discussion ensued, after whloh the motion for adjournment was lost. The Premie* moved that the amend ments made by the Legislative Council m clause 3 of the Midland Railway contract be agreed to. The amendment was simply a proviso making it more certain that no claim could be made ou tho colony, and was m the same direction as that moved m the House by Mr Dowuie Stewart, Sir George Grey moved that further consideration of tho question be postponed Mil a complete return of tho names and occupiers of land m the authorised area north of Rakala be laid on the table. He epoke at some length on the question, and said that the proposal for taking land In this way would justify another dioso lutloD. The Premier eald that aa the Bill authorising Government to enter into the contract would have to be brought do wo, he should Bee that all possible Information on the subject was laid on the table before that Bill was discussed. He hoped therefore that his motion would be agreed to, and that the House would get on with business. After further discussion, the Premier's motion was agreed to on tbe voices, and Sir George Grey's amendment was lost. GOVERNOR'S SALABY. The Houbb went into Committee on the Governor's Salary and Allowances Bill. Sir Julius Vognl wished to know whether tbe Premier could amend clause 2 bo as to alter it to £4000 salary ond £1000 for travelling allowances, Instead of £5000 salary without allowances, as proposed m the Bill. The Premier said that if the olauae were negatived ha should take It as a dlreotlon from the Committee to prepare a fresh clause eeparating the Governor's salary, his allowances, and his establish ment. He should however divide the Committee on the clause, as he did not agree with the proposal to separate salary and allowances, Mr Bmon was m favor of reduolng tbe Governor's salary to the same amount as la 1800, namely, £8500 for salary and £1165 for allowances, Dr Fitohett moved that fte words £4COO by way of salary be Inserted In the clause. Mr Ormond hoped the Premier would adhere to the original proposal 1 the Bill. He thought that the sum of as proposed by the Premier wan quite enough for the Governor to receive. The debate was Interrupted by the 5,30, p.m. adjournment. On the Houso ireeunjlng at 730, Dr Fitchett's amendment waa negatived by 51 to 19, and the Bill passed, without alteration. I MINISTKBS SALARIES AND ALLOWANCES BILL I The Bill was committed, i Sir Julius Yogel complimented Minle t terß on tho proposed reduction of their - own salarleo, but thought they were going 1 too far. He suggested £1000 for each l Minister, and £1260 for the Premier. After aome discussion Sir Julius Yogel 3 wlthdrow hlB proposition: b Mr Barroa aaitde several attempts to 3 reduce the number of Ministers, but was 9 defeated by 2tol m each instanoe. n Clause G, reducing travelling allowances o to 30a a day elicited muoh debate, several g members insisting that it was too little, s In answer to Mr Peacock, the Premiei i. B«id the £1000 to which the total allow f anoes were to be limited did not Include c the travelling expenses of private eeore- Ie tables, ft Mr Boddou proposed to make Jt £2. I, Lost on the voices. ; CJs,qiq B~Equs9 rent,

The Premier w»ld they intended to sell the residence m Tlnakorl road, but had not made up their mlods about the matter oi houses, (hey would probably retain them, as houses were not easy to get Id Wellington, but he had not quite made up hia mind as to the exact courae. He Intended to propoao that ia future Minia tes should renew furniture at their own cost. Clause B—Bringing8 — Bringing the Act Into force from October Bth last, was carried after a division by 56 to 16. Several propositions In the direction of not making It leuospective having been defeated, Dr Newman proposed a new clause preventing Ministers defeated on a direot votaof no- confidence drawing salary thereafter for more than one week. Ayeß 14, Noes 16 Mr Thompson (Maraden) proposed a clause to the effect that Ministers should not draw travelling allowances during a general election. Several members said that sunn a proposition was an insult to any Ministry, and the clause was lost by 44 to 15, Mr Beeves (St Albanß) explained that he bad oalled a division and consequently had been obliged to vote for the clause, merely to Had the member for Marsden down to this undesirable proposition. The chairman said It was out of order to uae such a term. HONORARIUM AMENDMENT BILL; This was committed. Messrs Seddon and Fiah'took exception to resolutions being tabled m Council on this subject when In all probability the BUI would "bo before It la a day or two. The Premier eaid he was merely carry ing out a promise made la the Financial Statement that the Council should be in vited to assent to a reduction of the honorarium by resolution. Mr Seddon said the proper course would have been to get that resolution passed before this Bill was considered. The Premier said it was out of order to discuss what was going on m another place, aud the Chairman upheld him. Mr Soddon then moved to report progress so that the records of the Council might be searched, and if they found snch a resolution they would then be m order to discuss it. Mr Fish supported him. The Premier had given no reason for this peculiar behaviour. He thought the Council had a right to feel insulted at the way they were treated. Mr Seddon adverted at length to the question he had raised regarding the Legislative Council, and finished by withdrawing his motion to report progress. In clause 1, Mr Seddon moved to Insert the words " payment of members " Instead of Parliamentary honorarium. Lofit by 59 to 15. Attention wsa drawn to the faot that MrTaiwhanga was asleep on the benches, and had not voted, The chairman directed him to be awakened, and the hon member having been informed of the point under discussion voted with the ayesJ On olauße 2 Mr Peaoock moved an amendment to raise the payment of Wellington members of the Legislative Council from nothing to £50 per session. Lost by 54 to 21 Mr Kerr sought to make a distinction between town and country membars of the House of Representatives, but was defeated on the voices. Mr Feldwlck proposed aa an amend | ment, to give the Wellington members of the House £100 Instead of £150. Dr Hodgkiuaon moved an amendment fixing a sliding coals ot remuneration, but both were loat. Mr Seddon moved a proviso reducing the allowance of the Wellington members from £50 to £25. Carrihd oa the voices. Mr Bruce moved a now clause restrict ing the operation of the Bill to the term of the present Government. The Promler opposed it. They were now fixing the honorariums parmanently. The new clause was lest by 45 to 26 and the BUI was reported as amended. ■ . BILL'S PASSED The Governor's salary, Ministers' salary and allowances and Honorarium Bill were then read a third time and paseed, and the House roße at 1.27 a.m.

TO-DAY'S TELEGRAMS.

Fires. Auckland, December 3. Soon after mid night this morning a five-roomad cottage m Surrey Crescent, belonged to John E. Watson was des troyed by fire. It has been unoccupied for three month?; losared In the South Britlah for £120. Two hours later a four-roomed house m Firet Avenue, Kinysland was burned down; It was also unoccupied and was owned by Mr Barker. Insursnoe un known. A Protest. The Industrial Association Committee has resolved to hold a publio meeting on Tuesday next to protest against the action of the Government In not dealing with the tariff this session. Fatal Accident. Mastxrton, December 3. A maD named Jaoob Isackson, living at Upper Mfturloevllle, was found m the bueh injured yesterday afternoon. He died this morning, be waa bash-felling, end ; is supposed to have been hurt by a tree falling on him about four days ago and that he has been lying there ever since. An inquest will be held this afternoon. He Is a married man and leaves a wife and eavon children. Committed for Trial. Wellington, December 3. At the Pv.M. Court Charles Wataon was ' commited for trial on a charge of criminal assault, ' Inquest. Dunedin, December 3 At the lnqußßt on Violet Powell, Dr Brown said tho Immediate c»ubo of death waa congestion of the bowels. This was not an ancomn.oa cause of death after burna and might have been caused by the burns, and wbs more likely to occur In this case because the child had been suffering from thrush or something Blmllar. He could not say for certain that conges tion was caused by the burns. Tho scalding was a severe one, Bcfticlent m itself to cause death, Tho inquiry will last all the afternoon,

SPORTING.

AUCKLAND ACCEPTANCES, Auckland, Deoember 1. The following acceptances were reeelveg to-night m connection with tho A.R.O. Summer Meeting : — AUCKLAND (•«?. Nelson Totford Sextant Lady Norah Victoria Friendship Clogs Baliala Formo Mlbb Alice Cannon Memorandum Looriua A.lt C, HANDICAP. Tetford Sextant Lady Norah Victoria Friendship Baliata Fuseo Tennyson Wapiti Antelope Misa AHco Memorandum Loorlna AUCKLAND STfiBPIiBOnASE. loaao Guy Fawkoa Bilvlo Falcon . Magnesia Orangeman Uranus Kangaroo Allegro

D. J. O. SPRING MEETING.

Dunedin, December 3. Owing to heavy rain the • course waa ■?ery heavy. The weather wae cold, bu(j tiae, and the attendance poor*

Hurdles,

Trapper ... . 1 Dunluce 2 Effigy 3 Some delay was caused by the starter duqualifying Allen for disobedience, hut as he eaid he wob unable to hold Effigy, the latter waa allowed to go past. Hobbs' horse was made a strong favorite, and kept the lead till tho last hurdle, where Trapper drew out, and though challenged by Dunluce, won comfortably by two lengths, Effigy third. Victory whipping io. Time—4min 33sec. Dividend, £2' President's Handicap. St Ives 1 Ruby ... 2 All on the card, except Beresford, faced the starter. Ruby was a decided favorite, from a good start Silvermark and Camerlne led for half a mile, when the latter wjs done with St Ivea led into the straight, but though Derritt brought tho favorite up with a rush, he could not [ get on terms with McLean's colt, who won an exciting race by half a nock. Time—2nrin 18secs Diridend —£5 19a 6d, ______

Wells' Hair Balsam.—lf grey restores to original color. An elegant dressing, softens and beautifies. No oil or grease. A Tonio •atorative. Stops hair coming ont| MBituens, cleanses, heals alp. 2

DIARY

Moonlight Eyesinos.

The Moon at 8 days old shines till about 8 o'olook. The Moon at 6 days old shines till about half-past 10 o'olook. The Moon at 8 days old shines till nearly 1 o'olcok m the morning. The Moon at 12 days old shines from sundown till about 4 m the morning. The Moon at 15 days old is full, and shines all night. The Moon at 18 days old rises about 9 p.m. chines till morning. The Moon at 21 days old rises about 11 .m. and shines till morning. The Moon at 24 days old rises about 2 a.m. d shines til morning, The Moon at 27 days old.rises about 4 a.m. ani Bhines till sunrise.

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, SATURDAY, DECEMBER 8, 1887.



Moon's Sun Sun Moon Moon age at Rises Sets. Rices Sets, noonday p.ja. a.m. 8 Saturday ... 4.17 7.J3 9.27 6.15 17 4 Sunday .. 4.18 7.33 10.16 7.7 18 5 Mondny .. 4.16 7.34 10.69 8.4 19 6 Tuesday .. 4.16 7.28 11.38 9.7 20 7 Wedmesdftjr.. 4.16 7.36 ♦ • 10.12 31 a.m. 8 Thursday .. 4.16 7.J7 0.13 11.23 3J pra. 9 Fridnj.. .. 4.11 7*33 0.44 0,33 33



George Jameson TURNIP AMD RAPE SEEDS. - FOR SALB-Pa^ple and Greea Top Aberdeen, Mammoth, Greystoae,*na other varieties. These have been thoroughly teabedj and are guaranteed new and fresh GEORGE JAMESON, Aehburton. Wool Season 1887-88. T IBERAL CASH ADVANCES mato Jj on Large or Small Clips at Cucrrot Rates, Woolpaoks and Twine SoppHed. GEORGE JAMESON, Ashbnrton. Wool. Wool. MESSRS MILES AND CO; beg to inform their friends and clients that they propose holding Local Auction Sales of fool Throughout the Season as usual, end are now prepared to make Liberal Advances on largo or small clips free of Commission, and at a low rate of interest. SALES will be held as formerly in' MR GEO. JAMESON 'B SHED, WES* STREET,! Where every care and attention will bo given to each lot entrusted to our oaro. The Shed is well lighted, convenient, and m every way suited for the pi oper display Wool. WOOLPACKS AND TWINE supplied at Jjoweai Current Ratee. J. T. FORD, Auctioneer. GEORGE JAMESON, Agrat; Public Kotices. First Wool Sale im the SEASON WILL BE HBI/P IN ASHBURTON ON FRIDAY, DEC. 9th, 1887. MILES AND CO., FRIEDLANDER BROS., H. MATSON AND CO. 1 ' ' ' i ii »■■ 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 one which Beldom breaks old wire ; does not slip about m working i strains with unrivalled power, ease, and freedom from annoyance ; does not allow the wire to Blacken moro than ONE- SIXTEENTH of an inch while being secured ; combines lightness »nd BtrongtE m the highest degree ; can be conveniently applied to all purposes which require wires to be joined under tension. A REVOLUTION IN WIRE FENCING EFFECTED BY REID'S PATENT TRIPLEX WIRE STRAINER. (Patented m 1885 througbont Great Britain, the United States, and tho Colonies.) No Straining Postal required except at tbe angles of fences. The boring of Straining Posts unnecessary. The advantages claimed for these, the latest and most improved means of strain- ing wire fences, are : - THEY COST NOTHING, because they pay their cost m the straining posts they save. THEY ARE A DIRECT GAIN m economy of time and labor, because ho boring of straining posts is required, and the whole process of straining occupies only about quarter the usual \irue. THEY EFFECT A FURTHER SAT- ING of time and labor as l«ng as the fence exists, because they are left .perma< 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 OEDINARY METHOD. No Wire Stretchers loft attached. ■ s. d. 2 strains of 7 chaiDS each, requiring 3 straining posts at say 3s each 9 0 Labor at 2 strains of 0 wires, soy 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 poßts, say 1 man for 20 minutea »,. 0 4 Total ' ll""! UNDER NEW BYBTEM. Triplex Wire Stretchers being left attaohed to Wire. Si 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 fl Labor at one strain of 6 wires, say 1 man for 20 minutes, only no fasteningg.eing required , 0 Labor orectin digging, and fixing 2 Btrainin poßts and stays for Biune, say man for hours 40 minute ... , 2 No boring required 0 of 6 Triplo Wire Stretchers, at say übout 8d each 4 0 Total 13 *NOTE WELL. —If TITAN WIRE STRAINER be used and removed after straining, the above item of 4b will aleo be saved, though at the expense of future efficiency. bhowing New System to be so tnao more economical than th<j old one — that balance ib left over ajter mcluoing the cost of Triplex Wire Sireichet 11 1 McCallum & Co, ' Solo Ag tejfor tb«,County



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Public Notice STORAGE, STORAGE. WOOL. WOOL. WOOL. fTIHE Undersigned begs to announce to _i_ his numerous friends of Ashburton and the surrounding districts that he has taken over the NEW ZEALAND LOAN AND MER CANTILE AGRNCY CO. 'S STORES IN ABHJ3URTOW, And is prepared to receive Wool and Grain for STORAGE or SHIPMENT. Liberal Cash Advances made on WOOL. GRAIN, SKINS, &c, m store or con- signed for Sale. WOOLPACKS and CORNSAOKS at the Lowest Prices. TWINE, CHAFF, OATS, OILS, LAMPBLACK, &c. \ GRAIN bought and cold. Land and Estate Agent, agen"t~for- N.Z. Loan & Mercantile Agency Co Union Insurance Company Bbooke's Sheep Dip, Etc. Newest Improved Threshing Machines arranged for. FBED. MAKEIG, 11 35 Ashburton. Wool Season, 1887-88. WE are prepared to make LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES against Large or SMALL Clip* of Wool, whether In- tended for Sale m ASHBUKTON OR ELSE- WHERE. We havejnade most satlsfaotoryfarrange ments for SHIPPING CLIENTS' WOOL, If prices realised m Ashburton are not considered satisfactory. It Is our Intention to hold PERIODICAL WOOL SALES Throughout the Season, Of which doe notice will be given, and as our GRAIN STORE, which wbb con- structed with due regard to LIGHT, will be EMPTY, we Bhall'ihave an opportunity of displaying the Wool to the very best advantage, which should be a dlalderatum to the Seller. Chargeß exaotly the same as Ohrlutoharoh; Farmers, oonsult your best Interests, and Sell locally, thereby saving ! Railway Freight. WOOIPACKS AND TWINE OF THE] BEST QUALITY SUPPLIED. H. MATSOJST & CO. MESSRS FRIEDLANDER BROS, HAVfI FOR BALK THE FOLLOWING— SHEEP. 1 r\ £)()(} MERINO Ewes ") I'aAA 4-TOOTH Merino )UUU Wethera PAH 8-TOOTH Merino g t Kf\C\ 2-TOOTH Merino f * XOSJKJ Ewes and • Wethers S QAAA Fnll-Mouthed «* OUUU Merino Ewes © 1000 D 8 Do ' G)f\{\(~\ Merino Hoggets A\JkJ\J m the Wool OAfkA LAMBS, let ZUUU Croc», delivery end of February ALSO,— THE FOLLOWING PROPERTIES— -g -i » AOBE9, beinj» U.S. No. 20078, LJIO 2007 1), 20295, tit ABhton, lately occupied by Mr Thos. Magee. -i f\r\ ACRES, being R.S, 28686, 2S6BGat lUU Alford Foreßt. A f\£\ ACRES, laid down In grass for 5 4r\_/" years, divided into 2 paddocks, with ettublo thereon, at Kyle. hAA ACRES m grass, for 5 yeaiß, at I V_/V/ Dromore. /LOO AoßES «"t atAßllbnrton> 1 / \C\ ACREB « b ? lD B P B * l oPfi.B. 7186 at L\J\_/ Wakanai, now occupied by Mr Ri Adams. LOTS IG, 17, 18,19 a-d 20 each containing abonti an acre, fronting Winter's Road n".d Oharltß street, being immediately opposite the Woollen Factory. LOT 77, (south-east Town Belt, Asbbnrton, contauiDg i-acre, with Dwelling'houso thereon. TOWN fECTIONS No 1016, 1047, 1060 Peter street. TOWN SECTIONS No 680, 581, with 4- roomed Honse on each tcctiou, Cameron street. TOWN SECTIONS No GGS and GGG, Park street. For price, terras, and full paiticulars apply to tho undoreigncd. OUR FIRST WOOL SALE OF THE SEASON Will be held on the 9th or DECEMBER Sales of Horace, Pigs, Cattle, Produce and Furniture on Saturdays; Stock Bales on Tuesdays. Sheepskin Saleß every second Friday! BAKAIA MONTHLY BALE, Ist of the month. TBIEDLANDER BROS., ?ETER WILLIAMS, Auctioneer,



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Public Not'ceß. HAVING taken o\er the Grooery and Earthenware Departments of the Business of the late Firm of ORR and ALOORN, I will continue those Branohea of tho Business In the same Shop for the present. I have regular Shipments of GLASS AND EARTHENWARE, Coming forward from the Manufacturers whlob enables me to SELL at a PRICE 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. ALOORN. P.S. — Having taken over the debts of the IRONMONGERY and GROCERY Departments of the late firm of Orr and Alcorn; persona indebted are hereby reqnefitod to settle at once, or oall on me and arrange and save expenses. 9*99 ROBERT ALCORN, CHRISTMAS is APPKOACHIffGK I THEREFORE consider it my duty to inform my numerous Clients and the Public generally, that I have just landed the Christmas requisites, viz. :— New Currants, Eleinee, Valencias, and Sultana Raislna, and as those Froita men* tioncd are both I arge and Blooming, I anticipate a large and ready SALE to the Lovers ot good FRUIT ; also, m addition to the foregoing Lime, I have secured some good parcels of ALMONDS, both Sweet and Bitter, also ALMONDS m Shells, Barcelonian, Brazilian, Monkey, and Chinese ; Candled Peels, Lemon, Orange and Citron ; a! bo a variety of other parcels, which Include seme excellent value m Italian goods Crystallised fruits, Prize Packets, Lucky Bags, and many other interesting and amusing commodities for the Lit'le Folks, and whilst courting an inspection of my Stock. I would beg to tender my warmest gratitude for the Bupport which I have received from my Fri( nds and the Public during my business career, assuring them too, tbat as I am now the oldest and largest Retailer of GROCERIES m Ashburton, ifc give 4 me an exceptional advantage over smaller tiouß6B, with regard to purchasing powers m the Wholesale Markets ; consequently my Customers and the Publio can rest assured that they will get the best volue for tleir money if they will but CALL and inspect cur large and assorted Stock of GKOOERIEf, coupled with House- hold Furnishings, Ironmongery, Cooking i Utemile, Crockery, Glrna, Glass, and Earthenware, Majolica Wars, Clocks, and many other remarkable lines too numerous to quote, but all SOLD at the Lowest Logi iraalo Prices. Country orders punctually executed and despatched without delay, whether by Post Catde, Telegrams or Letters. Aa my staff of assistants are efficient and responsible, Customers will bo waited upon with civility. Plbass kotr the Address, — D. McFarlane, WHOLESALE & RETAIL GROCER. ITALIAN WAREioUSEMAN AND GLASP, CHINA & CROCKERY IMPORTER. BRANCHES— East Street, Burneit Street, and Havelock Street. WAREHOUSE AND OFFICES, Burnett Street, Aehburton. 12*15 XMAS PEESENTS. EVERY Purchaser of DRAPERY |this month of THREE POUNDS and upwards will be presented with a Handsome Album. Copies now on viow m the Window. JOHN OKK & CO. Dec:uiber 2nd, 1887. i SPECIAL NOTICE. A LAEGE SHIPMENT OF MENH 1 AND YOUTHS' Tweed Suits, Boy's Knicker and Jersey Suits, Felt and Tweed Hats, now shapes, Sbirtß, 4&o. Suitable for Xuaas, JUST LANDED. To be aold extra- ordinarily cheap. John Orr and Co.



Public MO.SEY TO LEND. I HAVE £200, £400, £1,400 and other Bums, waiting investment on good freehold security at current rates of interest. JOHN A. CAYGILL, 10+58 Solicitor, Tancred street £20 REWARD. IN consequence of the amount of Poaching going on m the Creeks on the Lfigmhor Estate, the above reward will be paid to anyone giving information tbat will lead to a conviction. From this date ]SO ONE will te per- mitted to fish m the Creeks on the Lagmhor Estate. 11*68 DONALD MoLEAN. SHEEP. SHEEP. SHEEP. MILES & 00. will submit to Public Auction at the UHERTSEY MARKET YARDS, ON MONDAY, DECEMBER 12th lAAA Fi'URTOOTHED CROSS- -lUU V BRED WETHERS, shorn during third week m October, and a large proportion of them fat. Sale at 12 o'clock noon. J. T. FORD, Auctioneer. GEORGE JAMESON, 12«16 Agent. ASHBURTON BOROUGH COUNCIL. TENDERS FOB DOG COLLARS. TIBNDEBS are invited for the Bupply of J. Dog Collars for the year 1888. Specifications may be teen on applica- tion to the Town Clerk, to whom tenders, together with a guarantee deposit of £2, aie to be sent m by 12 o'clcck NOON on Monday, the 6th December, 1887. CHARLES BBADDELL, Town Clerk. Borough Oounoll oftioo, 29th November, 1887. 11 168 ASHBURTON BOROUGH COUNCIL. fIIENDERS are" invited from competent J. persons fcr making the Valuation of tlie Borough for the year, 1888, and com- piling the Roll m terms of the (< Rating Act, 1876." Tenders, accompanied by a guarantee deposit of £5, to be left with the Town Clork by 12 o'clock mOON on Monday, the sth December, 1887. The lowest or any tender will not necessarily be accepted. CHARLES BRADDELL, Town Clerk. Borough Council Office, 29th November, 1887, 11 167 Masonic Bazaar. Tharsday, Friday, & Saturday, DECEMBER Bth, 9ih AND 10rn. TO BE HELD IN THB MASONIC HALL. The proceedings at the OPENING CEREMONY "Will be conducted by BRO. JOHN OLLIVIER, of Chrißtchurch, Raro and Unique collection of COINS and STAMPS. A Isrge collection of PLAIN and FANCY GOODS. Beautiful WORKS of ART to be disposed of by Art Union by permission of tho Colonial Secretary. ST. STEPHEN'S CHURCH, ASHBURTON. rpHE ANNUAL GABDEN PARTY JL WILL SB HELD IN IHB Parsonage Garden ON FBIDAY 16th DECEMBER, 1887. Stalls „ . die Sole of Needlework, Fruit, Garden and Ft»rm Produce, etc. Tho Asbburten Bond will be m attendance Various Amusements. Admission, including tea, Is 6d ; Chil- dren, Is, or two for Is 6d. Gates open at 2 p.m. T. Bullock. TO FARMERB. TTIOR SALE— A new WOOL PRESS. T. BULLOCK. GBABS LAND TO LEr. 2PADX'OCKS, part of Grovo Farm Estate, fronting Graham's Road, as f olUws : — 1 paddock, containing about 21 acres; 1 paddock, containing about 43 acres Apply to T. BULLOCK. FOR SALE.— An improved Farm of 245 Acres, being R.S. 27237, situated «bout 5 miles from Chertsey. Low price and liberal terms apply to < T. BULLOCK. -pffTK — L °t 28, Trevorton, near the 'AiOOt Presbyterian Manse, oontaln- :lng about $-aore, with 3-roomed Hemp thereon, for sale at the above prlo6 v Terms if required. — Apply to T. BOLLOCK. riIHREE- Roomed Cottages near the 3as X Works to lot at a low rental. T. BOLLOCK TO LET. — 7- Boomed House m Burnett Btreot near tho Orange llall. T. BULLOCK, TO LET at a low rental .— 4-nxraied Coctage at Hampstead. T. BULLOCK. TINWALD. rTIO LET, at a low rental, a 3-Boomed J_ Oottago, near Mb Sheakerb, Machinist, Apply to T. BULLOCK. [?OR SALE at a low price and on Jj liberal terms, 15 acres of land with 1 2-roomod Cottage thereon, fronting the 1 Fairiiold Road, not far from the County I Saloyarde. Apply to T. BULLOCK, TINWALD. TO LET— A Four-roc mcd Honse with Shop, adjoining Mr Heseltine's pro* perty, and near the Railway Station. A off rental will bo accepted. T. BULLOCK. TREVORTON. fl^O LET.— Trevorton House, conta'n JL 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. 1 Remainder m grass paddock. There it) also a Stable aud Coach house , erected on the property. Apply to T BTJL.L.QOK,



