TELEGRAPHIC NEWS.

BRITISH AND FOREIGN.

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FATAL EXPLOSION.

flosaWHO, uecemoer o\>. Intelligence has been received from Amoy of a disastrous explosion of a magazine m that city. Several hundred lives were lost, and a quarter of the town destroyed.

THE PHILADELPHIA STRIKE.

Philadelphia, Daoember ai. The Knights of Labor Society have ordered- the 8 resumption of the strike on the Philadelphia-Heading Railway, but only a few are complying with the order.

A CONCESSION.

Zanzibar, Deoember dv. Seyyid Bargash Bin Said, Sultan of Zanzibar has ceded to the British and East African Association for Htty years the sovereign right over two hundred miles of the coast line m order to facili tate the opening of trade to the interior of Africa.

THE NEW HEBRIDES.

Paris. Deoemoer 01.

Ia the Chamber of Deputies to-day the New Hebrides question was dis cussed, when the deputy from St. Etienne expressed the opinion that the equal division of the island between England and France was the only logical solution of the difficulty.

THE RAIATEA BOMBARDMENT

M. Flourens states that the state ment respecting the bombardment of Raiatea has not yet received official verification. "Le Temps" says that if the bombardment actually took place the object was to stop foreigners from smuggling.

IMPORTANT SPEECH BY LORD SALISBURY.

Loudon, Jar.vary 2.

In tbe course of a speech Lord Salisbury said he hoped diplomacy on the part of the great Powers would be successful m averting war. He de clared that Lord R. Churchill's visit to St. Petersburg was of a purely private character, and m no way recognised by the Government. Referring to the re ductions of rentals recommended by the Irish Land Commissioners, he said they would have the effect of alienating the landlords.

MR GLADSTONE IN PARIS.

Piws, January 1.

MrJ Gladstone," who is on a visit to this city, stated m the course of an interview, that be would retire from politics if it were not that he felt that to long as the liberties of Ireland were ut stake it washia., duty to assist the cause to the utmost. Referring to the New Hebrides difficulty, he said, theoretically the settlement seemed satisfactory, but to a logical mind the plan proposed appeared to be utterly unworkable.

THE ARGENTINE MEAT BOUNTIES.

■s~ _BvBKOB Atbes, December 31 . C^ The m«at bounties granted by the "Argentine Republic operate from to day, andfour hundred thousand dollars will thus be distributed annually for three years to the largest exporters of ■beep and cattle.

DECORATION.

(Recehod January 23, 2.30 p m")

London, January 1. Her Majesty the Queen h»s been pleated to decorate Mr Jas. Pender, Chairman of the Eastern Extension Cable Company with the honor of Commander of St. Michael and St. George.

DON CARLOS.

Madrid, January 1.

A deputation of legitimists waited upon Don Carlos, and urged him to assert his rights to the French throne, but he refused, declaring he would never abandon his claims to the throne of Spain.

AUSTRALIAN.

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THE RABBIT PEST.

Stdney, December 31. The Govemjnsnt oppose the pro posal to exterminate rabbits by inocu lating the animals with a virulent disease, and will take steps to impose a heav/ penally on anyone introducing rabbits so inoculated into tbe Colony.

AQUATICS.

The conwletitors at the Grafton Regatta, whijeh takes place to-morrow, We all arrived m that city. Hanlan /suffered very much from sea-sickness on the voyage .from Sydney, and Nelson is an equal favorite with him for the Grafton Handicap.

FRANCE IN THE PACIFIC.

ifiLßorjßNE, December 31. News has^een received here that a French protectorate has been formally proclaimed 'over Wallis Island, the French Resident, M. Chaurot, having been apposed the Queen's Prime Minister, j

THE KIMBERLEY GOLDFIELDS

The lattut reports from Kimberley continue ytty encouraging. Several large nugg&ts have recently been un earthed.

THE CENTENNIAL EXHIBITION

Meibotjenb, January 2;

Entries tor the Centennial Exhibition hare closed, with the exception of those from French Exhibitors, to whom an extension of time was granted. The total araocot of *pace applied for .will be announced during the week. The Victorian tourt will comprise 15,000 exhibits, exclusive of wool and wine exhibits.

PANIC IN A CIRCUS.

By the explosion of a lamp during a circus performance at Grafton a panic ensued, many of the audience fainting. The company succeeded m subduing the fire and pacifying the audience before anyone was seriously injured.

RAILWAY COMMUNICATION.

Railway communication with Bris bane will be established on the 15th, with the exception that trains cannot come right on to Sydney until the Hawkesbury bridge is completed.

PLEURO-PNEUMONIA.

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; Melbourne, January 3. A leading veterinary surgeon having made an assertion that he could on any day point to a hundred cases of pleuro pneumonia, an enquiry has been held, and evidence obtained shows that m any district where the disease has been noticed it is m isolated instances. The enquiry shows clearly that there is no prevalence of the disease.

LORD WOLSELEY.

Sir Jas. Lorimer, Minister for De fence, has received information from England that Lord Wolseley is willing to make a visit to tbe colonies should the authorities of the War Department agree to his obtaining the necessary leave of absence.

"BACK FROM THE GRAVE."

Hobabt, January 2.

The barque Helen, Captain Boon, which was reported to have foundered m the Bay of Biscay, a tin case con taining information to that effect having beetf found on the Cornish coast, has safely arrived here.

THE NEW GUINEA EXPEDI TION.

BtdneY, January 2. Mr Bwan, who has recently returned from exploring Few Guinea, found a fyifemofdeepwlwrt waterways, well

connected with the ocean, and navi gable fcr a hundred miles. Mr Bevan lias postponed bis return to New Guinea for two months.

THE POPE'S JUBILEE.

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Sydney, January 2, The Papal Jubilee was celebrated j here and at Melbourne by special Cathedral services yesterday. Rome, January 1. It is not expected that any royal personage will attend the Papal Jubilee. (Received January 3, 4.30 a.m.) Rome, January 1, His Holiness the Pope officiated personally at St Peter's yesterday on the occasion of his Jubilee services, being assisted by forty-eight Cardinals and two hundred and thirty-eight Bishops. The congregation numbered thirty thousand. The Pope delivered his blessing urbt en orli, and wore the triple crown presented to him by the | Emperor of Germany. His Holiness j displayed excessive emotion, fainting twice before mass. The Duke of Norfolk, who conveyed Her Majesty the .Queen's congratulations, occupied a place of honor during the ceremony. The whole celebration was a memor able and imposing spectacle. (Received Jatinary 3, 2 30 p.m. It is estimated that fully sixty thousand people attended the special mass m commemoration of the Papa! Jubilee. The sacerdotal procession was of extreme length, and was splen didly arranged. His Holiness the Pope was received wi»h immense enthusiasm, the large assemblage heartil/ cheering him and clapped hands on bis arrival. Waving of hats and handkerchiefs continued during the presence of his Holiness. King Humbert m receiving the members of both branches of the Italian Parliament slated that, the success attending the Jubilee was proof that His Holiness the Pope fully re tamed the confidence of the people.

THE EUROPEAN SITUATION

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London, December 30. Orders have been given to tbe French rifle factories to work day and night to complete orders for repeating rifles.

RUSSIA AND GERMANY.

Count Schouvaloff has assured the Emperor of Germany of the Friendly relations between Russia and Germany. (Received January 3, 4.30 a.m.) London, January 1. The latest intelligence from the Continent indicates that the the Powers ate concerting for a settlement of the Bulgarian question m a manner agree able to Russia. Vienna, January 1. The situation has improved and Prince Lobanoff, the Russian Ambas sador here, has peacefully assured Count Kalnoky, declaring that Russia is adverse lo war. Hevr Tisza, President of Ihe Hungarian Council, m receiving the New Year's congratulations of the Liberal leaders, expressed a hope that war had been averted, and declared that HuDgary had never provoked a breach of peace, but if war war was inevitable the Hungarians would be prepared to do their duly. The reserves will shortly undergo a week's drill with new repeaters. (Received January 3, 2 30 p.m.) Paris, January 1, M. Sadi Carnot, the President, had to-day an interview with the Ambassa dors m France, representatives of various countries. In reply to their congratulations at his succession to the office of President, he expressed an earnest hope that the fears of a Euro pean war wonld soon pass away. Sebvia January 1. M. Graich, radical member, has formed a Ministiy to succeed M. Reatic's Ministry, which resigned a few days since. _— Heating's Powder destroys both moths, flea beetles, and all other insects, while quite harmleßß to domestic animals. In extermi nating beetles, the success of this powder is extraordinary. It is perfeotly clean m appli cation. See the article you purchaa Heating's as imitations are noxious and neffectual. Sold n tins, 6d, Is and 2s «a aacb, by all chemists. "Rocon on Catarrh" corrects offensive odors at once. Complete cure of worn chronic caßes ; aleo unequaled as gargle for diphtheria, sore throat, foul breath 4 "B»u«h on Piles."— Why suffer piles? mmedi&to relieif and complete care guaranteed. Ask for "JJough on Piles." Sure cure for itching, protruding, bleeding, or ny form of pilee. i Holloway's Ointment and Pills.— A Ire qaent cause of gout aud rheumatism is the inflammatory Btate of the blood, attended with bad digestion and general debility. A few does ol the Pills taken m time are an effective preventive against gout and rheuma tism. Anyone who has an artack of either should üße Holloway's Ointment also, the powerful aotion of which, combined with the operation of the. Pills, must infallibly effect a cure. These Pills apt directly on the blood, which they purify and improye, flaying once subdued the severity of these diseases, pei-gp. verance with the Ointment, after fomenting the affected joints with warm brine, will I speedily relax all stiffness aud prevent any perm&ne poiwiwtipoi ]

CRICKET.

SHAW AND LILLY WHITER TB .11

(Received Jmutry 3, 1 p m.) Melbourne, January 3 The cricket match between Lly white's team and eighteen of Sandhurst was drawn. The Englishmen m theit fir-t innings scored 389, tho priuoipal ecoiers being Ulyett 64, Preston 78, Pilling 67. Sandhurst m their first innings made 165, and m tho second 161 for six wickets.

THE RAKAIA TRAGEDY.

The woman, Martha D-'zell, had up I > this mo nng atill remained m a state of come*, never having been con scious since found on the river bank. On Sunday night ehe appeared to be Binklng, her vitality being very low, but yesterday she recovered a good deal," and last night seemed to be on the fair road to recovery.

LYTTELTON REGATTA.

Christchukch, January 2.

The weather waa beautiful to-day for the Lyttelton regatta, which waa largely attended, and passed off very successfully. The yacht race waa won by Mr R. J Soott'a Fieetwing, 10 tons, beating Mr M. Miller's Paßtime, 8 tons, by 7$ minutes. The open boats sailing race waa won by Mr J. Durham's Madi?e, Mc J. T. Osborne's Dream 2. The Canterbury Rowing Club won the senior Double Sculls, the KaUpoi crew being second. The Union Rowing Oiub^won ths Senior— Pairs, with the KaUpoi Club second, and the Lyttelton third. F. Foßter, of the Union Clnb, beat S. Wright, of Kaiapoi, m the single Boulla. The naval artillery cutter race waa won by the Lyttelton orew after » hard struggle with the Oamaru navala second, Port Chalmers navala third, Timarn navala 4th.

INTERPROVINCIAL NEWS

, Auckland, January 2» Mr 0- A. Robertson, teacher m the employ of the Board of Ednoation, dieo at Otara on Saturday morning, the re.ul; of a fall from his rior„e. A man named James Wella was found unconscious m Weliealey street yesterday morning, and died shortly afterwards Death is probably due to apoplezy. Wellington, January 2. A woman named Martin alias Sngenle attempted suicide last night by taking b quantity of belladonna. She is now m a precarious condition. She bad been drink ing heavily. j

THE MARKETS.

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London. December 30. Adelaide wheat, ex store, is un changed at 34s 6d. New Zealand wheat has advanced is to is 6(3, and is now selling at 33s to 355, according to quality. London, Deoember 31. The wheat market has fairly main tained the closing prices. The English and foreign sorts show an advance of 6d per quarter. Californian cargoes m transit are quoted at 355. Indian sorts are scarce. Russian and American are quoted at slightly over the current rate?. Australian consign ments on the spot are quoted at 351. One cargo m an iron ship for prompt shipment has been sold for 34s od per quarter. The flour market is harden ing, but there is very little of Australian sorts m hand.

TO-DAY'S TELEGRAMS.

\ Recovering. Wellington, January 3, A woman named Martin who attempted salclde by taking belladonna on Saturday ia recovering. Death. The death iB announced of a well-known solicitor's wifo, MreTraverß of Wellington Sometime ago the underwent an operation and gradually BinkiDg, died yesterday aged 67. Caledonian Bports. Dunbdih, Jmuary3. The Caledonian t ports wjre favored with fine weather and 10,000 people were present. Tho mile race was won by B. Ottery, of Titnsru, 70 yarda start, m 4mins 46secs. The three-mile walk was won by J. O. Wilson, of Christchurch, with F. Bowley, of Christchurch, second Tbe Caledonian Handicap is coatiuued over to day, an aleo all wrestling, m which H Dunn, Ge.rgc Eobortson, T. Tiffdn and other cracks are taking part Fire. A fire broke out m tho coal hulk Prince Alfied early on Sunday morning, but was confined to the after part of the vessel . Excursion. Six hundred persons patronised an excursion by tho Hau-oto to Oamaru on Monday. "I have Suffered l" With every disease iinagin*ble for the last three years. Uur Druggist, T. J. Auderaon, rocommeud \og " Dr Joule's American Hep Bitters " to me, 1 used two bottles ! Am entirely cured, and heartily recom mend Dr Soule's American Hop Bitters to every one. J. D. Walker, Buckoor, Mo. I write this as a Token of the great appreciation I have of your iJr Soule's American Hop . . . Bitters. I was aifliotod With inflammatory rheumatism ! 1 ! For nearly Feven years, and no mc-dicino seemed to do mo nny Good 1 ! ! Until I tried two bottles of your Dr ?oulo'b American Hop Bittorß, and to my surprise I am as well to-day as ever I was. I hope " You may have abundant success " " In this greai and " Valuable medicine : Anyone I * * wishing to know more about my cure V Can learn by addressing me, E. M. Williams, 1103 lath street, Washington, D.O. 1 consider your Remedy the best remedy m exietenco For Indigestion, kidney — Complaint. •' And nervous debility. I have jußt" Returned " From the south m a fruitless search for heulth, and find that your Bi'.ters are doing me more Oood ! Tha.>. anything tlee ; A month ago I was extremely " Emaciated!!! 1 ' And Ecarcely able to walk. Now lam Gainiog strength ! and "Flesh!" And hardly a day passes but what 1 am # ****** # complimented on my improved appear ance, and it is all due to Dr Sqnle'fl Ameri can 11 op Bitters ! J. Wick'iffe Jackson, — Wilmington, Dd. I3g> Jjfone genuine without a bunch of green hops on the white label, and Dr Soule's name blown m the bottle. Beware of all the vila goiepßQua &tu# made to Imitate tho obov^ '

THB ABHBUETPN GUABDIAN, TUESDAY, JANUABY 3, 1888.



A GREAT WANT SUPPLIED. No package Genuine) TT A fTTAT TI^TIEI fNo package Genuine without this Trade J V AJU V UJL_IIN Hi I without this Trade Mark. M ar k t THE nature of VALVOLINE is such, that it imparts to tho bearings a bright, carbonised surface, which absolutely stops the wear of the metal by its 03n- tinuod application ; and, as it does not oxodiae and dry away like seed, lard, sperm, or mixed oils, It is a more economical lubricator. Where it is used, the machinery starts readily, however long it may have been at rest, or however cold tin weather. VALVOLINIE, unlike sperm, lard, seed, and mixed paraffine oils, will not abaorb oxygen and grow rancid by a_re ; therefore, m factories whore it is used entirely, ' safety is inured from spontaneous fires, even if it becomes mixed with cotton or woollen waste, and laid aside aside for months. No clear ing of michinory with kerosene or f.ther gum dissolvers is required after VA.LVOLINE baa thoroughly removed tho oil previously used. Tests made by tho S:even's Institute of Technology on " friction oil-testers," pro. nounce VALVoLINE to be the only mineral oil which tested superior to sperm or lard oils ; it wore longer without heating, relieving friotion better, etc It is manufactured b£ LEONARD and ELLI -, at their works at Edgewater, N J.. which are tho most extensive of their kind iv tho country. This firm haß been engaged m the minufacture of cylinder and valve oils for twenty years, and were ■•>'•*_. the first to introduce mineral nil as a substitute for tallow m steam cylinders. They guarantee that their VALVOLIN B OIL-wM case-harden aud will preserve the metal and furai.-h more lubrication for the money than any other oi ! , a fact that is con- firmed by the testimony of numerous maßter mechanics ASK FOR VVALTER A.WOOD'B BINDER, [AND TAKE NO OTHEB. SALES FOR 188Mp57 MACHINES. F. FEBEIMAN," As-burton,



LONG RUSSIAN HEMP TWINE, COLONIAL MANUFACTURE. d-Ply (Green Label), 900 feet to the Pound. rrHE Undersigned asks the special attention of FARMERS and CONTRACTORS I to this article as ono of tho cheapest and best TWINES ever put oa the market. I have advocated this class of TWINE for years, simply because I consider it the most economical any farmer cau use. Farmers will find th f B TWiNE of UNIFORM THICKNESS, STRENGTH, and LENGTH, throughout. It will work succo»efully o:_ any make of Binder. It will run further and do moro work ut a le s coat, and tie moro grain than any twine I know of. This will bo clour to t vcryones' mind wlir. considers that, running as it does, 900 feet to the pound means— THREE QUARTER Oi? A MILE IN A BALL, and MORE THAN 19 MILKS PER OWi\ Every Ball hjs a Greon Ticket with name on with a guarantee that it runs 900 feot to the pound. MANILLA TWINE OF BEST QUALITY.



THE PUBLIC TRUST OFFIGE OF NEW ZEALAND OFFERS G_R.3±J.A_ r r AJ»V^TSrT_4_GJ___.S TOPTi , P CO N Q about t0 raako tnelr wil,s ' and desiring to seouro the JL JUXIOVJXI O faithful execution of their last wishes. TO PFRSfIN^ ab ° Ut t0 marry and make E ro vision by m.rriago TOPFP*^^N < v oontemplatiug tho settling of iheir estate, or of a A J-iIVkJV/A^D sum or sums of money by trust deed. TOPr7PQ^IV^Q desirous of oonstitutLg trusts for charitable or JL J-_±\>Jl_/Xl O benevolent objects. TO FOREICN TRUSTEES S i :z4 Wtep ™'" All such should obtain detailed information from the PUBLIC. ~ TRUSTEE, Custom House Quay, Wellington, or from ACLAND, BARNS, AND CO., CHRISTCHURGH, Or D. M. ROSS, TIMARU, 16



) H- M- JONEti- THE Revo'ution oF linm has brought us to another ORTSIB m the History of Life culminati'-g m iliu arri a 1 of SANTA OLaUS. wl o is expected here between the 24th and 25th inst. T afford a proper and iittin • reception of the above mentioned distinguished v'sitor, the undersignr-d has procured flora the best Market a LARGE an-.! VARIED as-ortmoht of STATIONERY, B )OKS, TOYS, FANCY GOODS GLASS and BA&KETWABE, ORNAM. INT. 1 , and other GOODS too numerous to particularise. . OPENING OF NEW PREMISES. . In order to extend and facilitate Busines", the Proprietor lias orected large and oomraodiouß premises adjoining tho Somerset Uotel, East Street, wlich will bo opentd temporarily for the XMAS trade. COME AND SEE THE Is TA3LKS ! COME AND SEE T9E 6d TABLE* I All foods marked m plain figures at lowest possible pries. COME ONE ! COME ALL ! ! COME EARLY TO AVOID THE ORtJSH. SCHOOLS LIBERALLY DEALT WITH. SMALL PROFITS, LARGE AND QUICK RETURNS is the MOTTO of the Proprietor. 12 9 ' CHBISTMAS -AKD NEW YEAB~ THE The " Zealandia " Boot Store HAS made special preporation for the Holiday time, and ia BELLING at the LOWEST possible PRICE, Goods suitable for Presents, etc., (oaethor with the usual EVERYDAY LINES. ' * CONE AND SEE FOR YOURSELVES. Everyone can be suited, bolh m PRICE nnd QUALITY, and the Stcck is larger ani better sorted than any whereelsa. GIVE THE "Z.,8." A TRIAf-, AND YOU WILL GEr THOROUGH SATISFACTION. »vuw* " ZE AX, ANDIA ?T BOOT STORE. EAST STBEET. The StaaflirTM and Marine Insurance Company OF NEW ZEALAND. WITH UNLIMITED LIABILITY OF SHAREHOLDERS. CAFITAL— i*I,OOO7OOO STEELING. HEAD OFFICjFT DUNEDIN. INSURERS have the most undoubted Security under this Company's Policies together with an assirance of Prompt and Li oal S_t* c rent of Claims. ' FIRE and MARfNE KIBKS accepted on a'l desiri jtioo_ o> Property and Merchandise, ateo Crop, Stack, and Mac'iinj Risks at Lowest Rates of Premium. Fidelity of Persons holding situations of trust guaranteed. OFFICE: HEREFORD STREET, CHRTSTCHUROfI, (Opposite Bank of New Z.alaod ) ARCHIBALD tC.TT, ALBERT ROBEBTS, M.n.ger f„ r Cantert.-y. Agent, A shburton. 15



WE ire prepared to make LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES againat Large or SMALL Clips of Wool, whether In- tended for Sale In ASHBURTON OR ELBE- .'. WHERE. lWe{have*made moat aaliafaotory arrange meats for SHIPPING CLIENTS' WOOL, It prices realised In Ashburton are not considered aaliafaotory. It is our Intention to hold PERIODICAL WOOL SALES Throughout the Season, Of whioh due notice will be given, and as one GRAIN STORE, which was con- structed with due regard to LIGHT, will be EMPTY, we shall have an opportunity of displaying the Wool to the very beat advantage, which should be a dlsideratum to the Seller Charges exaotly tbe aame as Cbrlatohuroh;



Public Notice W. H, Paget. BLAOKSMITH, BORSE-SHOER, WHEELWRIGHT, AND GENERAL SMITH, Burnett Stbeet, next " Mall " Office. BEGS to announce that he has taken over the Coaoh Building and Wheel* wright Branch, lately oarrled on by H. Peat, and will continue all branches of the above buslneaa as before. All kinds of Buggies, Draya, or Carts made and re* paired. Agricultural Implements repaired promptly. Horses Shod with skill and care. 2 *„ 5 W. H. PAGET. Wool Season, 1887-88.



JOHN ORR & CO.'S GREAT CHEAP SALE —OF— SUMMER STOCK, DRAPERY, CLOTHING, MILLTNERY, MANTLES, &c. ""™ ._« Commemea on WEDNESDAY, December 28th. ASTONISHING BARGAINS IN EVERY DEPARTMENT. NOTE !— The Great Sale for tho Season is at John Orr and Co.'s



Farmers, consult yonr best interests, and Sell locally, thereby, saving Railway Frelgh, wooi packFand twine OF TR< BEST QUALITY SUPPLIED. E. MATSON & CO. TO THOSE IN WANT OF HEAPEBS AND BINDEKS, Don't purchase until you see the Buckeye. CHAMPION OF AUSTRALIA, • ".'..--^hxi' The Lightest and Best Machine yet before- the Public. Vide account of Public Trials, STYX AND ASHBURTON. D. THOMAS, 12 151 Agent, Ashburton,



[ Public Notices. | PAPERHANGINGS. A NICE assortment of the above now m Stock and to arrive ; also PAINTS, OILS, COLORS, AND VARNISHES, 11*45 JOHN OBR & Co. TENI/EKS. TENDERS will be received to TUES- DAY, January 2nd, 1888, for cutting and destroying Tussocks m Plantation of Tinwald Domain, Tenders will be received by JOSEPH CLARK, 12*159 Tinwald,



Second Wool Sale FOB THE SEASON WILL 818 HELD IK ASHBURTON ON FRIDAY, 6th JAN. 1888. H. MATSON AND CO., MILES AND CO., 12f125 FRIEDLANDER BROS. TO FARMERS AND OTHERS The Christchurch Finance CO (LIMITED.) CAPITAL £50,000 REGISTERED OFFICE— B Cathedra Fquare, '.CHRISTCHURGH. THIS COMPANY is making CASH ADVANCES on GROWING OROPP, WOOL, LIVE AND DEAD STOCK, FARM PRODUCE of every description, and any other Class of Security For particulars apply to THOMAS BULLOCK, Auctioneer, ] 13 86 Aehburtao. {



A CARD, i i\iis3 Carson, TEACHER OF MUSIC, (PIANOFORTE AND ORGAN), Burnett Street, 12 101 SHBURTON PERMANENT BUILDING and INVESTMENT SOCIETY. Monthly subscriptions and other pay- ments due will be received at the Society a offices, Burnett street, from 9 a. m. to 5 p.m., and from 6 to 7.30 p.m., TO- DAY. Deposits received at the highest cur- rent rates of interest. * TABLE Showing the Scale of Repayments adopted by this Society for a Loan of £100 upon first-claeß security. jx . Monthly Amount Total Years Re P a y- P<* Amount ments. Annum. Repaid. £s. d. £ 's. d. £ b. d. Two ... 412 2 55 6 0 110 12 0 Four ... 210 8 30 8 0 121 12 0 Six ... 117 222 6 0 133 1 0 Eight ... 1 10 2 18 2 0 (144 16 0 Ten ... 1 6 4 15 16 0 58 0 0 J. WARD, 2*9 Directing Manager.



WANTED KNOWN. AT I. SALEK AND COs., Liceosfid Pawnbrokers, East Street, \ FIRST-CLASS Watchm.krr and Jeweller is employed on the Premises. Watchen cleaned and impaired, ar.d every description of Jewellery made and repaired at LOWEST CHRIBTOHUROH PRICES. 5S WATCHES CLEANED OS GLASSES, 6d ; HANDS, 9d. WATERBUBX'S repaired from 2 3 6d. N.B, — Waterbury'e reduced from 13s fid to 12s. II 12Q



TENDERS. TENDERS are invited for repairing the fioof and Pointing, __c. House near the WakaDui Road. For paticulars ( app'y to i F. FEP.RIMAN. | £20 REWARD. i IN consequence of the amount of Poaching going on m tbe Creeks on the Lsgmhor Estate, the above reward will be^ paid to anyone giving information that will lead to a conviction. From this date NO ONE will be per- mitted to fish m the Creeks on the Lagmbor Estate. 11*58 DONALD MoLEAN. bai^rT^bkos BUICDBRS, UNDERTAKE 18, 4c, Corner Wakanni Boad and Cass sueet, (Pbxt Central Hotel) Or at Baker and Brown 'a Coach Factory Havelock street 11 Jl



FOR SALE. ON Acoount of tbe Trustees of the late Walter Hartnell,— R.5.?15495, South Rakala, compr.-ln. 400 acres, Inoladlng the growing orop of Wheat. Further particulars may be obtained from O AS. W. TURNER, Land and Eitate Agent, 12 28 South Rakslt.



MANILLA BINDER TWINE I HAVE secured a quantity of the same make of Twine as gave so much satisfaction last Season, and as Quality is the true Economy m tbe Harvest Field, farmers will consult their own interests by securing a euflictent supply early, as it is likely to be scarce this Season. EOBEET ALCOKN, Importer and General Merclianf.



Public Notices. I^RUIT FOR SALE throughout tho ; Season. -Apply A. MACLEAN, 12 171 Windermere. HARVESTING. TENDERS are invited for Stooklng and Forking 400 acres (more or less) GRAIN, mostly Wheat. Tenders to be sent In on or before the 14th inst Specifications and ail particulars nt the Farm. GEO. W. LEADLEY, Xtl . Wakanul. 6s REWARD. LOST from the Ashburton Saleyards on TUESDAY, the 27ih December, ttbeep Dog, Black and Tan. Answers to the name of Glen. M. REDMAYNE, Seefield; Or MR JAMESON, Ashburton. U.A.O.D. STAR OF ASHBURTON LODGE, No. 161. rpHE Summoned Meeting oalled for ■*• Tuesday next, January 3rd, Is un- avoidably Postponed till WEDNESDAY, 4th mat, 12 169 R. CLARK, AD £5 REWABD WILL he given for information leading to tho conviction of tbe Person who poisoned my dog on the evening of 30th December, 1887. GEORGE WOBNEB, 1 10 Moore street. NOTICE. ALL Pereon3 having claims against Eugh Smith, late of Wakanui, farmer, deceased, are requested to forward particulars of same within fourteen days to us, or they will not be recognised, and persons indebted to tho estate are required to pay th'e same without delay. WILDING & LEWIB, Ashburton, Solicitors to the Executors. January 3rd, 1888. I*7 MAXWELL'S PATENT SPRING PADS. GIVE your faddler orders to line your old Collars acd S-ddles with MAXWELL'S PATENT SPRING PAD 3. They keep the shoulder cool . Testimonials coming m freely. Everyone is giving satisfaction. NO MORE SORITsHOULDERS AND BACKS. Very good for newly broken m horses t-'plendid thing iv Riding Saddles Ask your Saddler to thow you them, nnd explain to you how they are put iv. One Tr T al will prove it. To be had from all Saddlers I*9



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