bit witness could not tell if it was a sodn water or lemonade bottle. Did not se Constable Smart at the time, but caw tvu. a few minutes later.— By Mr Wilding : There wem a good number of men I- Highland Costume on the ground ; come witness knew and some he did rut. A few minutes afterwards witnesß en deavored to find out who the mart wa« who threw the bottle, but eonld not see him then,— William John Bountree farm laborer, living at Longbeaob, said that he was at the sports on Boxing Day He was ttrnok by a bottle on the head. The blow stunned witness for a time. His head was cut, and the Eo*r was still there. Witness wan about three or four yards aWayfrom the booth when he w»» •truok. Saw Constable Smart, who vos between witness and the boo v .h. Mr Merewether dressed witness's wound Had to leave the sports m consequence of Ihe wound. Ha J to go to the doctor's next day. His head had to be bandaged foi aboat a week. The polioe were arresting a man at the time witness was hit.— By Mr Wilding ; Witness did not know if the bottle broke when It straok him. He was not laid op that night ; he went to a danoe although he did not dance himself. —Mary Oasi, wife of Franols Cats, Bald she was at the Caledonian Sports on Boxing Day. The lemonade bottle which strnok Ruuntree on the bead boanoed onto witness'head. Roantreesald pjmeone had atruok him with a bell but witnel* said it was a bottle- Witneis believed Ronntree thought it was a bell on aooonnt of the buzzing noise the bottle made. — A. E. Mere wether dressed Roon tree'i wound. It w*s aboat an inch m length and of a superficial ohsraoter. Boantree had bled a gceat deal. — This was the case for the police— Mr Wilding, \u25a0nbmltted there was no evidence whatever to oonneot Gallic with the wound received by Rountree and also that the wound was not of a serloui character as alleged In the Information. He bad a number of witnesses who could prove that Gallic had not been near the disturbance and that those witnesses for the polioe who said he was were mistaken— The Magistrate said he did not think there waa enough evidence to commit the defendant for his trial, and therefore the oase would be dismissed. Joseph H. Andrews was charged under \u25a0eotion 3 aub-seotlon 26 of the Polioe Offanoes Act with having thrown a certain mlsalle, a bottle, to the danger of Oon ttable Smart, on December 26. —Mr Wilding appeared for defendant — The following evidence was taken ; - Charles Gadd was at Aahburton Caledonian Sports. Baw a man arrssted being pnt Into a cab. Wm standing beween the luncheon tent and refreshment booth. Saw Andrews throw a bottle. Couldn't say if it struck the cab. There was a good deal of dia tarbanoe at the time. Andrews was out side the booth when he threw the bottle. Witness was quite close to him— B> Mr Wilding : Andrews threw tha bottle to- Warda the cab. Could not n%y if lb was aimed at Constable Smart.— Herbert Moss was with last witness at the Sporis. Saw Andrews coma oat of the publican's booth with a lemonade bottle m his hand. Saw • bottle strike the oab. Did not aotaally tea Andrews throw the bottle, but saw him lift his hand as if m the aofc of throwing. Saw Andrews go back to the booth, bat coald not s*y if he took a bottle back with him.— By Mr Wilding: could not say what the bottle was aimed •t.— Thomas Langley saw two bottles flying at the Sporti. Saw Andrews there; MW .him outiide the booth at the time the man was being put m the cab. Did not tee Andrews do anything extraordinary ; •aw him serve drinks. Heard a lot of " boo ing." — John Henry gave evidence. — The Magistrate said the information was not proved There was no evidence that • bottle hai been thrown at Smart, or with any vladi.tWe feelings towards hlm f The ease would be dismissed. CIVIL OASES J. C. Duncan v M Wood, claim )9> Od,— Judgment by default for the amount elalmed and cost*. J. 0. Juncan v G. J. Shsw.— Judgment tammonr, £3 Is 6d. — Mr Oiygill for plaintiff.— Order made for immediate pay ment, m default 21 days imprisonment. James Ethly v W. Sutherland, calm £120* lid.— Mr Clayton for plaintiff, Mr Cay gill for defendant — Mr Oaygill apreed to a judgment for the amount claimed and costs, provided half the sum remained In the custody of tbe Court for a week, Sending a oross-aotioa to be brought by efendant againat pltlntiff Orr and Aloorn v Goldsmith — Jadg tnent sqtnmons, £3 18s 2d — Order made that the amount be immddiitely paid, m default 21 days imprisonment. E. Gates v Alex. lamer, claim £5 8s 7d.— Mr Oaygill for plaintiff —Jagd ment by default for the amount claimed and easts. P. Kane vD. Baokley, claim £11 2a 10a. •—Commission on quantity of grass seed alleged to have been sold by plaintiff for defendant.— Mr Pnrnell appeared for plaintiff, Mr Onthbertson for defendant. — Jadgment for plaintiff for £5 9s 6d and costs. *G. Jameson tA. W. Smith, claim 12i 3d.- Jadgment by default for the amount o'almed and costs. The Oonrt then rose.

CORRESPONDENCE.

Wa do not hold ourselves responsible for the opinions expressed by our correspondents.

MONDAY'S MEETING AT LAURIS TON.

TO THJC EDITOR. 81r, — I desire to Bay that the object I had m vinw In calllDg the above aeotlog, was to elicit information In respeot to mtttera affecting the /janrfaton Sohool, and that I am entirely aatUfied with the reanlt, ai I am convinced In my ovrn mind that the fifMter'a dlamiisal from the above \u25a0ehool eaa by no meant be attributed to . «ny reitdent m Lmriiton. ' T am, etc. , Dakif.l Bbiok

TO-DAY'S TELEGRAMS.

[Pee Press association.] Another Train Blown Over. Wellington, January 19 Tbe train * which left here early this morolDg fur Master ton, when half a mile on tbe Featheratone aide of Pigeon bnnh, was blown ever. Fortunately the line there Is level, and none of the passengers wart seriously hart. <U1 the lr*in, with tbe exoeption of tbe engine, was blown off tbt rails, but the passengers bare reached Feat her stoae on the engine. A special train will be despatched hence to the acene of the accident. Sayings Bank Bqturna. '' : VvitzDift, "January 19,, The transactions of the Dunedin Savings Bank show an inorcaie of deposits during the year of £37,363, and of withdrawals of £18,272. Educational Retrenchment. By tbe new* educational arrangement! the Utago Board's re venae will be lessened fey £662^. To meet th'ii toaohers salvrlei wlirfe'e fedooed by a graduated per cen ' on salaries over. £200, effecting a saving of £78, and- the redaction of the dMil&cation bonus by £2800. On the training Cilege £824 will be awed, £264 m uffise salaries, and £2000 In geanti to Oommtttees by a one-third redaction. Divorce Oo^rtt In Jolly v Jolly, an applicition m the Divorce Oonrt for a jadlcial separation; Mr Chapman for the respondent, Inti mated that he had advleed his client to accept • degree. A decree was therefore pronounced, tht c^nQitloß of alimony to ftiad oTtt. \u2666 - -.

THE DISPUTED MAORI ELEC TION.

T^lvL OF VM PE LIE'S PETITION. [per Prbss Association.] Gisbornb, January 18. The petition of Mr Wi Pere to upset M> Carroll's elecim for the Eastern Maori District is now being held before tho Chief Justice and Mi Justice Gillies. About a dczm witnonsea wer# examined to prove that Carroll paid for conveyance of eleotors to vote at Opotlkl ; alao that he "shouted" both drink and food; and to prove that MoGarvey, publloan and storekeeper, Te Tako, gave flour, sngar, and drink to Maoris who voted for Carroll, and that he did so by the sitting member's orders. Evidence was also taken that Carroll's father shouts! at Wairoa for Maoris on the condition that they voted for his son. McGarvey m his evldenoe denied that he acted as Carroll's agent, bnt adtniited that he charged goods given to Maoris to Carroll's aoconnt, which had not been paid. The Judge expressed a doubt as to agenoy being* proved. The case will only partly be heard here. Othnr oharges m the petition will be heard »t Napier.

GOOD TEMPLARY

1 \u0084 (PJSB PbJJSS iSSOCIATIOK.) Wellington, January 19 There are now two Grand Lodges of Good Templars holding sessions here, the Grand Lodge of New Zealand and the Grai.d Lodge of the World. It is pro posed to amalgamate I hem at the teuton of the Grand Lodge (English Constitu tion.) Fonr of the representatives present have received the Grand Lodge Degree. The following offioers and representatives are pretent, viz : — G.W.0.T., Bro Jenkins; G.W.0., Bro Johnson; G.W.V.T., Sister OJark ; G. W. Chaplain, Bro Hall; G.W.S., Bro 0. , Bailey; u.W.T, Bro Lme ; G.W M., Bro Thompson ; G.W.S., Bro Brown ; G.W.A.S., Sister Bailey ; G.W. Organist, J Sister Ornabaldi ; G.D.M., Bro Harrison; ' G.G., Bro Lawrence ; G.M. , Bro Petherlck; also P.G.W.0.T., Sir W Fox and C. G. Hill. Representatives, Bro I, Nodder (Thames) Sister CUrk rtauranga), Sister M D Ornabaldi | (Paduranga), Bros Harrison, P. Brandt, and Sister Bailey, from the Auckland 1 Lodges ; C. G. Hill (Blleralie), and Bro 1 W. R Lawrence, (Kaeo), Bro J: Jenkins (New Plymouth), Bro T. M Lane : (Whangaroa), Bro W.T. Mitchell (N*per), Bro R W. Brown (Papakura), and Bros Thompson, Heron, Ke<np and Barlo* ; Bro Hargraveß (Foxton), and Bro flay (MoBglel). A number of reports were , read and received.

LATEST CABLE NEWS.

[bt jslecxkio telegraph— oopybight.] i I [Psr Pbess Association.] , (Received January 19, 12.40 p.m.) ,

AWAITING THE ASSAULT.

Suakim, January 17. < The Italian troops have been ordered 3 to await the assault of the enemy and ' not to take offensive action. The , ! garrison will remain on the defensive, all outposts being strongly entrenched. !

RETIREMENT OF SIR HICKS BEACH.

London, January 17. I Sir Michael Hicks-Beach has retired ! from the cabinet. '

THE TAINUI.

The Shaw, Saville and Albion Co.'s ! s.s. Tainui has arrived at Plymouth j from New Zealand, all well. Her cargo of meat is m splendid condition. :

THE SUGAR BOUNTIES.

Pabis, Jancary 18, Baron de Worms has bad several successful interviews with French states men relative to the sugar bounties and the decision of the recent Conference. He now proceeds to Brussels and Berlin.

THE BRITISH AMBASSADOR.

Lord Lytton's first reception was a most brilliant success.

THE VICTORIAN LOAN.

London, January 18. A large proportion of the Victorian loan has been paid under discount.

THE PARCELS POST.

Mrßaikes, Postmaster-General, has waived the question m reference to tbe parcel post, and will agree to return to the Company tbe reduction of 2d when the public rates are again lowered.

THE FRANCO ITALIAN DIS PUTE.

Rime, January 17. The comments of the French press m reference to tbe Consular dispute continue to be m (be most irritating terms. Pabis, January 18. M. Flourens, Minister of the In terior, has announced that the French Ambassador will be withdrawn if the Italian pledges are not carried out. This threat again optn> the French Consulate dispute which involves the Prussian (?) question. The irritation is becoming critical. (Reelved January 19, 2 20 p m.)

POSTAL CONFERENCE.

Sydney, January 10 The statement * that the Postal Conference was postponed until the 26th is incorrect, and it meets this afternoon.

THE EDINBURGH CASTLE.

Melbourne, January 19 The wrecked ship Edinburgh Castle, has been abandoned and the crew have now left the scene of the wreck.

THE MARKETS.

Breadstuffs are active. Wheat is quoted at 3s 3j^d ; oats, 2s xod to 3s oj4d j prime stout barley, 23 ioj£d. §bares id the Broken Hill Silver Mine have reached the value of £250, Adblaidk, January 19 1 Wheat is quoted at 3s 3d, for out ports 2s iod ; flour has improved, roller 1 made is quoted at ; oats, 2s iod ; barley, 4s to 4s 6d.

AUCTIONEER'S REPORT.

Mr Peter W.llianiß (t\»r Friedlander Bros.) report* for tho we>k ending Tues day, 17' h January, 1888 : — On Saturday, the 14th inst. we hold oar weekly Bale of homes. There wan a large attendance of bayers. The entry consisted of 25 good and medium draughts. Owing to the harvest being ready the de mand was very good. .We disposed of the greater portion at very satisfactory prioes, viz , first olaos draughts, £20 10a £30 10.; medium sorts. £17 to £19; aged hones, £12 to £15 ; hack* and harness horsos, £7 to £12 15*. Figs, 25 s ; stores, 12s to 15i. Poi'LTßY— Fowls, Is 91 per pair Produob— Derwentv 3j to 33 Gc! per bag ; kidneys, £d par ib ; oats, Is 8.1 per bushel; bran, 4s 3d per bag; fhnr, 18* 6d per bag ; tea, 12a 6d per box ; oheeie, 3d per lb ; mutton, ljd per lb ; furniture and sundries at far prices. At the Tinwald yards on Tuesday, the 16th lust., tha entrance for sheep was very small ; only 700 oime forward, and about 70 head of cattle. The attendance of buyers was alio very small. But this may be expected now for a few months until the harvest is over. The following are the prioes obtained ;— Fit crossbred ewes, 6« and 63 lOd ; fat mi ted sexee, 7a ; crossbred ewes and lambs, 3« Id to 3i 53, \u25a011 counted. Fat cows, £4 10 1 to £5 2s 6J ; do heifer*, £3 15i to £3 17s 64.

rHE ASHBUKTON GUARDIAN, THURSDAY, JANUARY 19, 1888.



GREAT CLEARING BALE OF FURNITURE, &c, &c. PICKFOKD ATSB CWDRILL HAVING received DOtice to quit their Prenrsee, m cons quenco o r Ihe larri being atonce rcqniie-} for New buildings, have decided to hid c C'flW.«.P -'^M ' of all their Large Block, consisting of — I FUBNITURW m variety, HANDSOME CHISTS DIUWKBS, C IKFFIONERS. * 'IPON A^D WO D BEDSTKArS, Choioo TOILKT WAR Ortseß FENDERS AND Fllifc IRONS, BIDDING, OR >OKKRY AND GLASSWARE at pricoß that must effect a Clearance m ONE MONTH. H-M-JONJES THE Revolution d time has brought us to another ORTSIB m the Hiatofy of Lift culminating m the arrival of SANTA CLAOS, wf o is expected here between the 24th and 25th inst. To afford a proper and fittin? reoeption of the above mtntiooedl- dißttoguished riaitor, the undersißned baa procured from the be«t Market a LARGE' and VARIED aseortment of STATION EKY, BOORS, TOYS, FANCY GOUDS. GLASS and BABKETWABE, ORNAMENTS, and other GOODS (00 numeroui ta particularise. OPENING OF NEW PEEMISES. In order to extend and facilitate Business, the Proprietor has ereoted large and commodious premises adjoining the Somerset Hotel, East Street, which will be opened temporarily for the XMAS tiade OOME AND SEE THE 1b TABLES ! COME AND SEE THE to TABLES All foods marked m plain figures at lowest possible prices. OOMB ONE! OOME ALL ! i COME~SaRLY TO AVOID THE ORUBK SCHOOLS LIBERALLY DEALT WITH, SMALL PROFITS, LARGE AND QUICK RETURNS is tho MOTTO of the Proprietor. 12 9 THE STANDARD FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND. WITH UNLIMITED LIABILITY OF SHAREHOLDERS. ; CAPITAL— £I,OO(SjibOO STERLING. HEAD OFFICET DUNEDIN. ¥ NBURF.R9 havo tlie most undoubted Seourity under thin Company's Policies JL together with an assuranca of Prompt and Liheral Settlement of Clairxiß FIRE and MARfNfi KItK« accepted on a'l descriptions of Property and Merchandise, also Crop, Stack, and Machine Bisks at : Lowest Katett of Premium. Fidelity of Persons holding situations of trust guaranteed, OFFICE : HEREFORD STREET, CHRJSTOHUROH. (Opposite Bank^of New Zealand.) ARCHIBALD fcCOIT* - Manager for Oatiterbury. ALBEBT EOBBETS, 15 AGENT, ASHBURTON W. PATCHING.'. TENT, TARPAULIN, FLAG, AND HORSECLOTH MANUFACTURER. A LARGE STOCK ALWAYS ON HAND OP TENT 3OP ALL SIZES CALICO, DUCK, TWILL, AND CANVAS* ' Manilla Rope Plongh Lines, Fishing Lines, Clothes And Gwden Llnei. IRON AND WOODEN BLOCKS, [Special Attention b calied to the well-assorted] STOCK OF HORSE COVEES All made on the. Premi&es, TarfviiUis from 6 x 8 to 24 x 30 always m stock. ' . Oilskin Clothing made on the rremjeei marquees from 12 x 24 to 25 x 65 on hire, All Ordbbb by Letter ob Teleqbam Promptly Attended to» '\u25a0'\u25a0 \u25a0 W. PATCHING iOSB) - E'AHT STREET, ASHBUiIT^N ~ LONG EUSSIANHEIP TWINE, " COLONIAL MAJNTJFACTUBE. 4-Ply (Green Label), 900 feet to the Pound. f pHE Underwgnod askß tho special attention of FARMERS and CONTRACTOR^ I to this article aa ono of tho cheapest and best TWINES ever put on the markeb I haveadvotated this olaee of TWINE for years, simply beoause I consider it th most economical any former can use. Farmers will find this TWiNE of UNIFOBM THICKNESS, STKEtfGTH, and LENGTH, throughout. It will work successfully on any make of Binder. It will run further, and do more work at ale s coot, and tie moro grain than any twine I know of. Thi will be clear to evoryonoß' mind who considers that, running as it does, 800 feet to the pound means— THREE-QUARTERS OP A MILE IN A BALL, and MORE THAN 19 MILES PER CWT. Every Ball h?s a Gre«n Tioket with Dame on, with a guarantee that it runs 900 feet to tho pound. MANILLA TWINE OF BEST QUALITY. i — _ — . — - , L SHAKESPEARE!!! "To gild refined gold to paint the lily, To throw a perfume on the violet, To smooth the ieo or add another hue Unto the rainboAV ; or with taper-light To seek the beauteous eye of heaven ; to garnish, To advertise the well-known "Wood's It's wasteful and ridiculous excess !" " King John," Act IV, Scene 2 ASK FOR vFALTER A.WOOFB BINDEB, AM) TAXIS NO OTHER. SALES FOR m[jhW MACHINES. •F. FEBEIMAN, &&Virtcm. For bale,— 1 SECOND. HAND TWINE MoOORMIOK; 1 SECOND-HAND TWINE WOOD,S <t SEOOND^HAHD WIRE McOORMICK.S v, R FEJPBIMAN, ; J .



I H. Matson and Go. LONDON AND LANCASHIRE F RE INBUBANCK COMPANY. j T¥7Ehave boon appointed Agents for ! VV *b- 9 above •' ompany, a:d Ate nov j prepared to take risk* on Build nga, Stock and Crops at onrrent rates. H. MAJfeON & CO., ' Aehburton. Money to Lend IN LARGE OR SMALL SUM 4. * Apply H. MATSON -ft CO. H. Matson & Co., ASHBURTON. TO THOSE IN WANT OF BEAPERS AND BINDEKS, Don't purchase until you see the Buckeyej CHAMPION OF AUSTRALIA, The Lightest and Best Machine yet before thePublfo. Vide account of Publio Trials, STYX AND ASKBURTON. D. THOMAS, 12 151 Agent, Ashburton, I have been appointed Agent FOR THE Mercantile Finance Co., CHBJSTOHTJRCH, Who are prepared to advanos Money upon BILLS OF SALE, MORTGAGE OF STOCK, CROP LIENS, or other Security, D. THOMAS. WE ABE APPOINTED EOLV AOEKTS From Bakaia to Bangitats iron MORTON AND WHITE'S Prize Sheep Dip; Placed Ist by the Canterbury A, and P. Association after an exhaustive trial. H. MATSON & CO. Ashburton. Agricultural Implements. WE ARE APPOINTED SOLE) AGENTS IN ASH BURTON fob Messrs BOOTH, MoDONALD & GO'S Csrlyle Implement Workt, Obilstohuroh. Sample Implementh on hind. Inspection Invited. H. MATSON & CO. Aehburton, GABDEN & FIELD TOOLS We are appointed SOLE AGENTS m Aehburton for the PLANET JUPR. HOBSK HOE AND CULTIVATOR, COMBINED, GARDEN PLOUGH AND DRILL COMBINED. 11. MATSON & CO. Ashburton. WE HAVE FOR SALE BINDING WIRE ANCHOR AND WHITEOROSS. Binding Twine, Hales' bout Manila Binding Twine, Hales* Double ply Hemp. Quality Fibbt-oLass. Pbices LOW* H. Matson & Co., Aibbuitoßt



I a. Harrison. Alfred Harbison, I \COT T OWBEH, ATOOK AND ESTATE , J AGENT AND VALUATOR. f "\u25a0"**\u25a0" A TURD AY SALE at 12 o'clock sharp '—Horses, Cattle, Plgi, Produoß and Merohandise. FOR SALE— Farming Implement*, and Vohioler of all kinds constantly uj Yards on view for Pale. Clearing Sales held m Town or Country as required, and most liberal terms arranged with both Buyers and Sellers, Bents collected, .and the business of absentees managed with oare. Valuation made of Properties or Mer- chandise on easy terms. Ahances made ? [instantly on Goods delivered at the Stores for Sale, pant for the Norwich Union Fin In* inranoe Company, Agent for the MUTUAL LIFE ASSOCIATION O. AUSTRALASIA ALFRED HARIUSON T. Bullock, TO LET — At a very loir rental, a large building fronting East Street, salt- able for a grain and chaff store. ' T. BULLO3K. HOUSES FOR BALE VERY CHEAP FOR REMOVAL. I AM prepared to receive offers for tbe purchase of 3 Houses with verandahs for removal, being part of Block o£ Buildings known as Coutt's, near the Engine Shed. T. BULLOOK. TO LET, nbont 5^ Acres Land, nicely eituatod on Graham's Road, together with a well-built 2 roomed House, with Verandah, the property of Mr P. Byland, about 4 miles from Tinwald. A low rental will be acoepted from a good tenant. Apply to T. BULLOOK. FOR SALE. — An improved Farm of 245 Acres, being R.S. 27287, situated about 6 miles from Cherteey. Low price and liberal terms apply to T. BULLOCK. 4? ft fiT —Lot 28, Trevorton, near th« Presbyterian Manse, contain* ing about J-aore, with 53-roomed Ho off tbereon, for sale at tbe above : pilot: Terms if required. — Apply to T. BULLOOK, TO LET at a low rental.— 4-rooaaed Coctage at Hampatead. T. BULLOOK. POR SALE at a low price and on liberal terms, 15 acres of land with 2-roomed Cottage thereoo, fronting the Fairfield Boud, not far from the County Saleyards. Apply to T. BULLOOK, TINWALD. "" TV O LET— A Fonr-rocmed Hoase with JL Shop, adjoining Mr Heaeltlne's pro* petty, and near the Railway Station. A c* rental will be aooepted. T. BULLOOK. John Git and Co. HARVEST, 1888. TC7E DESIRE TO DRAW SPECIAL ATTENTION TO OUR Immense Stock of all Requisites SUITABLE FOR THIS BENSON'S WOBK IN THE HABVEST FIELD. Having IMPORTED LARGELY we were never In a BETTER POSITION TO SUPPLY THE WANTS of ibli important dlntrlot than at preient. The following are some of the leadtrg lines we have landing and m stook, and for which no eolloit tbe favor of yoor esteemed orders :— 25 Todi BINDING WIRE, Whito Oron and Anchor 10 Tons Pure Manilla BINIDNG TWINE extra length and quality 100 Drams Golden Machinery OIL 100 Drums Olive and Oolz* OIL 60 Oases Castor OIL 3 Oases Hay FOIiKS and RAKES 1000 Foot MAORTNR3 CHAIN AND LINKS 10 Dcz. REAPER KMVES 288 Dob. Reaper KNIFE Sections McOorrolck MACHINE FITTINGS RIVETS, BOLTS, and WASHERS PERFORATED ZINC for Threshing MACHINES BABBET METAL OIL, PAINTS, and VARNISHES of all kinds PAPEIIHANGINGS— A nice Assortment ENGINE PACKING, all kinds LEATHER BELTING, Utn to Gin (lit PRIZE DUNDEE.) JOHNOKR&CO.



Public Notices KOTIOS OF REMOVAL. MR OUTH HERTSON", Solioitor. has removed to offices abovo Mr Jones' now shop m linst (Street, next to the Somerset Hotel. I*lll MONEY TO JL.KND. I HAVE several sums of Trust Money for investment on Freehold Security, alflo Money to Lend, m earns of £25 and upwards, on good Freehold or other Security. Apply B. M OUTHBERTSON, Pll2 Solioitor, East Street. ASBBURTON COUNTY COUNCIL. "VTOTICE is hereby given that Dog _i_N Collars can now be obtained at the County Council Offices, and from the Water Rangers, Messrs Morrieoa and Craighead, Price of collars, 10s each. By order, F. MAINWARING, If 103 Clerk. MBS B. MORRIS DESIRES to return thanks for the liberal support accorded ber for tho' last fonr years, and begs to intimate that; she has ie commenced Business m her old shop, TRIANGLE BAKERY, where' the^r future favours are respeotfully solicited. 1 16 ASHBURTON PERMANENT BDILD* ING & INVESTMENT SOCIETY. rpHB above Society payß interest at the JL rate of 4 per cent, par annum ftr deposits at call,. 4£ per cent per annum for 6 months, and b\ per cent per annum if fixed for 12 months or over. J. WARD, Manager* Office : — Arcade Chambers, Burnett street. LICENSING AOT, 1881, AND AMEND- MENT ACT, 1882. I HEREBY give notice m accordance with tbe provisions of the above Acts that the Annual Eleotion for Five Persons to form the Licensing Committee for the Licensing District of the Borough of Ashburton will be held at tho Borough Council Chamber, Baring Square West, Ash burton, on MONDAY, the 30th day of January, 1888. Nominations m the form Bet forth m theeeoond Schedule of " fhe Regulation of Local Elections Aot, 1876." will be received at tbe Town Clerk's Office till 12 o'olock Noon on FRIDAY, the 20th day of January, 1888. CHARLES BRADDELL, Returning Offioer. Borough Council Office, Aahharton. 12th Janunry, 1887. 1J66 Coal, CoaL Coal. TO THHEBBINa~~MACHINE PRO- PRIETORSj FARMERB & OTHERS. HAVING made our nrrangementß for this Beacon's COAL SUPPLY on exceptionally favorable terms, we are m a position to meet the demands of our Cusomers most liberally, both as . to QUALITY and PRICE. ORDKRS HOW BRING BOOKED, MeOALLUM & CO., JJ7O Coal and Timber Merohanta. ASHBURTON JHGH SCHOOL. ESTABLISHED 1881. Txaohing Staff, Boys' Fohool.-'Mk J* E. Buchanan, Ist B A. , University College*, London.' Girls' £ohool.— Miss Saundbes, Canter- bury College, Obilatohnroh ; MIBS Gbubb, Trinity College, Dublin. » AT this institution pnplls of both •exes bava the opportunity of acquiring the elements of a liberal edn-' oatton. Thesobj'O's of Study are thoie usually tanght at Saoondsry Schools ; but the ordinary course may be modified to meet apeolal esses, if m the Interest of the Puplli inch a plan It judged advis- able. At the Girls School provUlon has been made by the Teaohlng Steff to give lessons In Maslo and Palntlug to Young Ladles not attending the other Glasses In tho Sohool, who may desire instruction In these subjects. Ths Phys'csl Tralring of the Pupils is not overlooked. Calisthenics for the Glrh, and Military Drill for the Boya, are parts of the Sohool coarse, The year Is divided Into three termi. All fees are payable m advance. For Pupils under 12 years of ago, £2 2a per term ; over 12 years of age, £2 1 69 per term ; Musio £1 Is per term extra ; fee for attending muslo (only), £2 2s ; Draw Ing and Painting (only), £1 Is per term. For further details apply to Mr Boobanan. 1*97 IBIMAS AIDDIEAH GIFTS* JUST IN TIME FOR CHRIBTMAB, IHAVS" just bought from a Home Traveller all his samples of FANOtr GODS, TOYS, DOLLS, ORNAMENTS, FANCY BABKBTW ABIE PERFUMERY, BOOKS, ETC., ETO. V BTO» At half-price, and all who want to avail themselves of this opportunity to bay CHEAP GOODS for the Holidays, will do well to CALL AT ONCE, as I will allow a LARG£<:DISOOUNT on all these Goods anc* other Articles m Stook. COME EARLy""~AND SECURE BARGAINS. W. ZAJN T DER Tobacconist, Hair Dresepr Shavi Saloon, and Fishing Tackle Depot, EAST STREET* 12 120 HARVEST, 1888. VALVOLINE, SPERM, A KD CASTOR OILS. AGATE ENAMELLED WARE. MILTON POTTERY. FLOUR, 501 b Bags, 4s 8d CANI'LES, per box, 4sd WHITE SUGAR, 2£dperlh DRESDEN OJBINA, fr 6d per dozen AT CAKSON'S, EAST STEEET.



LOST, 10s REWARD. LOST Two Cheques, one on Bank of Australasia and oae on Union Bank of Australia, both m favor of B. Morris, Aahbarton. The above reward will be paid to finder. 1 108 PROFE3BOR F. A. BROOKES, Ivory- type Painter, by special appoint' ment to His Excellency and Lady Jervoip, will be here for TWO DAYR only, canvassing for sale of Art Union Tickets, 2s 6d each. Drawing- 00 or aboat 31 et present mouth. Winner of Bth Prize, subject to condition of agreement. Specimen at Wood acd Oo.'s 1 115 UPPER RANGITATA TRAFFIC BRIDGE. mHIS Bridge Is unsafe for Traflio. X Traotion Engines and Pot table En- gines ate prohibited from crossing. By order, W. 0. WALKER. Chairman Ashbarton County Council. L6th January, 1888. I*9l Tenders. TO HO'iELKEEPERS AND OTHERS. WANTED TENDERS for the pur- chase of that weU-knotfn and most con frail v-located Property, THE ROIAL HOTEL, situated m Moore street Ashhurlon, npon Town Sections 86, 87, and part 88, whereon are alto Brected a comfortable Cottage, stable and C)u 1 houses, with Garden, &c , alt the property nf tho late Thomas Toppin, who carried on the bueinesp bo eoccesaf ully for bhe last 12 yeare. It ia one of the best paying hotels m Aahburton, and Las BVeiy convergence. SKPAPATE 'I ENDERS are also called for T.B. 85 and 78, adjoining the above proprrty, and for PART of T.S. 88 on which stands a most commodious Iron Building, 40ft x 25ft FORTH KB TBNDRKS are invited for Ihut m.igmfiovnt FARM, only 6 miloa From Aehburton, being K.B. 26707 ai d 22902, containing 211 A oxen, situated m the Wakunui district. Tenders must be received by TCES« DA.V, January 31st, at Noon. Tho loweßt [>r any Tender not necessarily accepted. For further particulars and fpociflcatlons, apply to MARGARET TOPPIN, IJIO2 Royal ootel, Aehburton; Auction?. SATURDAY, JAWUABY 21st. Town Section 876, Peter Street, with Buildings thereon. MR T, BULLOOK has received in- structions to sell by Public Auction at the Aroade on the above date, on ac- count and by order of the Mortgagee, — T.S 786, Peter Street, on which is ereoted two Dwelling-houses, eaob 4 rooms, and appears to ' bo sub* stantlally built. The property is nicely situated m a good locality. Inspection Invited ; terms of payment exceedingly liberal, viz., a small deposit cash, balance by instalments at a low rate of interest. Sale at 12.30. l°3o T« BULLOOK, Auctioneer. fl \u25a0! \u25a0 J SATURDAY, JANUARY 21st. To Farmer e requiring Draught Horses. SPECIAL ENTRY""FOR SATURDAY'S EALF, ON Aocount of Mk Jamks Moßbidb, Palmerston,— J0 DRAUGHTS JQ All young and suitable for all kinds of farm work Sale at 1 o'clock 1. BULLOOK. Auctioneer. SATURDAY, 21st JANUARY. SPECIAL ENTRIES. /~VN aocount of Mb John Gbickj,— *| Upstanding Trap Horse "I 1 Quiet Pony, suitable for Chil- I dren |. Q\ Haoks Q On aoooont of Mr I. R. 0. C. Gbaham, — A team of 4 Draught Horses £\ Farm Drays ft A Sets Harness, Chaffoalter A On account of a Client, — O Good yonng Dtaught Horses Q On sooount of Mb A. Dawson, — ' 0 Draught Mares and Geldings *) On aooonnt of Mb MoOanij,— i\ Draught Home f) On account of Mb S. Brown,— 3, Good Drought Mareß and Q ; Geldings O PRESENT ENTRIES. I On aooonnt of other Owners, — 1 £ Horses, including Draughts, "I ftf -\u25a0-Wflßoks, & Light H.arneoa Horses-*-^ On aooonnt of A. E. Mbbbwktbeb, Esq. ' 1 Double-seated Buggy, Dew 1 Set Doable Harness, new 2MoOarmlok Reapers and B'nders, O 2 Woods' Twine Binders % ' Hade at 1 o'clock, "^T. BOLLOCK, 1 10Q



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