9th, a detßobment *«s rotfen-epged lv the streets of Petalon*, and driven to their barrack?. The cit.'jnna propose to ran the army oat of town,

ADDITIONAL MAIL NEWS.

Auckland, December 10 . An appalling; disaster oconrred at Pittß bnrg, In the Pittsburg and Oherokl mine, ; whloh resulted In the loss of over 80 lives. An explosion occurred at 5.12 o'clock, when the dally blast is fired. One of the , blasts proved lo ba defective, and shot ft Btroim of fire, Igniting gas and fine par,, , tides of coal daaf, stirred np by two | previous blasts. AU the mioerß were ] felled, and manes of coal hurled upon them. The oonoaulon shook every p3tt { cf the mine. i A terrible explosion occurred at the | mines of the Kettle Creek Goal Mining Company, Clinton County, Pennsylvania, on November 3, and of 21 men working m the drive only three or four escape^ death or ibjury The explosion wbb caused by fire damp. Thirty men were killed m a coal mine explosion at AuleroDia, Sicily, on Nov. 9. An explosion, caused by tire damp, took place In the Champagnac colliery, ( Avignon, France, on November 3. The < pit was full of men at the time, and some ] 80 were killed end many mutilated beyond < recognition. ' An explosion occurred on November 14 . at Frederick Pittdown, Belgium. Twenty 1 men were killed. ' The O«stle of Llbenverter,, near Halle, 1 Bixony, was burned on November 14. « 'With It perished the castle physician, his wife, child, and two servants. A despatch dated London, November 3 Biys that a carrier recently arrived i at Zanzibar from Sofala and reported that i a party of Arabs met Stanley 'a rear < pnard west of Albert Nyanaa last Nov. J It was composed of 30 men. Stanley, a with the advance of the expedition was t two daya' march ahead. Groat suffering had been endured, and owing to the thick forests the expedition was unable to march more than a mile and a qnarter dally. Many members had died and 40 were drowned In crossing a largo river. Stanley was foroed to fight hostile tribes to secure provisions , His health was good and he hoped to arrive at Wadelal, within ■ fifty days. On the other hand the J Swedish explorer Westmick, now In & Berlin, reoelved a letter on November 11 * from a friend on the Congo expressing a < confident belief that Stanley Is dead, * . I ri' ' ■ t

THE PARNELL COMMISSION

[Pjb Pbess Association .J London, December 9. Molloy, who was arrested m Dublin on a warrant issued by the Special Commission, was brought up for exami nation to-day. He denied that he was one of the " Inrincibles," though he was associated with some persons forming that secret body. He was examined as to the Phosnix Park murders, and admitted that he had given information to " The Times " agent, by which the litter was misled. (Per mall steamer at Auckland.) LoiTOOir, November 17. A painful scene was witnessed m Court on November 16th daring the trial of "The Times "-Parnell libel suit. Lady Honntmorreß was called into tbe box, and testified that a friendly feeling existed between her husband and bin tenants on the Ebor Hall Estate at Clondar, County Ctalway, until the Land League began to bold meetings tbero. In July, 1880, her husband obtained a writ of ejectment against a tenant. In tbe following Septem ber, while witneßs wai m Scotland her husband was shot. She went to Ireland to attend the funeral. The men refused to give Lady Mountmorres assistance m pntting the coffin into the hearse. She left jSbor Hall m October, and while on her way to the steamer the people laughed at and booted her, and a stone was thrown at her eight-year-old son. Her husband bad received threatening notices after the League meetings had been held. Sir C. Xtaesel 1 , counsel for tbe Parnellitee, was proceeding to cross-examine Lady Mount xnorreß when she fainted, and would have fallen to the floor had not a Court officer caught her. Sir Charles therefore Intimated that he would not proceed further m the cross-examination. The testimony taken after Lady Mount morres* withdrawal indicated still further the hatred of the peasantry to Lord Mountmorres. Sergt O'Connor said he aaw a man dance around the bloodstains which marked the scene of the murder. A constable named Drummond deposed that the people refused to assist the police m enquiring into the murder. It vu announced that the Commission would next hear the testimony concerning the disturbance In County Kerry. Sir Charlea Unwell protested when tbe an nouncement was made, fie said It was rery 'difficult to follow the one if the prosecution moved from one county to another evidence connecting outrages with the persona lCQUied, The preotdlng Judge, Sir James Hannen, agreed with Sir Charles Russell that the Commission could follow the evidence by the method m which It was propoied to give It only with enormous difficulty, but when at sared by counsel that there were no other .means to shorten the ctse than the course fropOßed, tbe Court wm bound to assent. lr Charles Russell thereupon said, ** Beally all I can do then is to protest against the coarse whloh certainly will not conduce to facilitate tbe enquiry." Pat. Sullivan, farmer} County Kerry, wis then examined. He said In Jane, 1884, a man came to his door and called him out and shot him. After he recovered from the wound he was called upon to at send the meeting of the League, where he wts asked tdiefc a particular tenant off with a reductloa of rent. He gave assent* He did cot conneot the shooting with any members of the Lesgae. At the meeting he was not threatened m any way, Sullivan was then re-examined by the Attorney-General, Sir B. Webster, who asked—" Since you came here to day have you spoken to either of the Messrs Harrington 1" Messrs Timothy and Edward Harring ton rose from their teats »nd denied ever seeing Sullivan before to-day. Juittoe Hannen, addreislDg Timothy Harrington said — This proceeding is ijulte j Irregular. You ought to know that you cannot take part m the case both ai | counsel and witness. Mr Harrington replied— l did not ap pear as a witness. Sir J. Hannen— You oannot Interfere •tall. Hr Harrington—The Attorney-General mentioned my name, and I must request you to afford me tbe protection of the Court Sir J. Hannen— Let the Court adjourn, We must maintain deoorum. The Judges left the Benoh hurriedly amid • scene of great excitement. Counsel for both tides remained m their places. Mr Harrington consulted with tbe counsel for defence. The Judges were absent ten minutes, and wben they resumed their plftoea Mr Harrington immediately said he did not mean any disrespect to the Court. Sit J. Hannen responded— "All persons must obey the directions of the Court ; lam glad to receive your state ment." Tbe taking of testimony wai then re sumed.

AUCTIONEER'S REPORT

. ■ *» Mr Alfred Harrison reports for the week ending Saturday, Deoember 10th : — Cattle. — Cows close to calving are now In much better <iemnnd, a good claea of animals Belling freely, sales were made at £3 10s, £4 )7e» 6d to £5 17a Gd. Pigs.— A full entry and brick demand. Slips, 8a 3d, 9s 6d. 10d, 10a 3d, 13a 6d, 14a, 12a 9.-?, 14s, 15a 6d to 17a ; sows, 295. Podltrt — -Few's, 2s to 28 7d ; ducks, 3s 3d. Pboduce.— Oats, 3s Id por bushel; chickwheat, 3s ; derwenta, 83 lo 14a per bag ; Bharpsi, 69 : brau, 6a ; hams atd bacon. l£d to 4£d per lb Harness, etc., at market ratos Furni ture effects and sundries m quantity as usual. There was a large attendance, and a lively tcne throughout the sale.

TO-DAY'S TELEGRAMS

♦ (FSB PRESS ASSOCIATION.) Die A at Sea. Auckland, December 10, Arrived : Ada O. Owen ftom Raratonga. On the voyage a passenger named Oaptain George Kelly died and was buried at sea. Kelly bad got injured In a eccfib with » Ohtnaman at Raratonga, where be (Kelly) wsi a planter and waa on hia way to the AuckUnd hospital. It is supposed that a broken bone penetrated bis heart, as he suddenly vomited blood and expired. Deceased was a native of the United States and formerly, aa captain of a whaler, was well-known m New Zealand. Supreme Court. The Criminal fcepsiona opened this morning before Mr Jnwt'ca Gillies, who re marked that the calendar was of ao ordinary character, 19 persons being charged witn 17 offenoes. The moat serious is that against Mary Davis, Thames, attempting to murder her husband.

THE GISBORNE TRAGEDY

(PER TRKB3 ASSOCIATION ) Gisboene, December 9. A message from Tologa Bay last night states that on arrival of the Coroner on Friday a jury was empanelled, and a survey made of the store In which the recent murder was oommltted. The in quest was then adjourned until next morning. The scene of the murder presented a terrible aspect. Splashes of blood were found all over the store and dwelling. Apparently the Instruments used were an Iron bar and two new axes. The cash box had been emptied and the contents taken. The evidence up to the time of the message leaving was of a re volting nature, and fears are entertained that the efforts of tbe police will be unsnooeeef al for a time. There is great exoltement on the coast, and a feeling of Inßecurlty amongst the paople. Several Maoris have been apprehended, but there Is little evidence to conneot them with the orlme; ( The son of the vlotlms died shortly after six last evening. Auckland, December 10. Arrived— Maitai from East Coast ports On the 7th, when the Maitai was at Toparoa, Sir Qeo Whitmore, who was residing there, had a blood stained knifo handed him with a Maori name carved upon it. Thiß was found near the scene of the triple murder at Waiparoa It ia believed to be an important clue to the murderer, and will lead to the liberation of the six natives now m custody on suspicion. Gisbobne, December 10. At the Inqaeat on Saturday on the bodies of Mr and Mrs Pook, the jary returned a verdiot of " Wilful matder" agslnbt a person or persona unknown There are now six natives under arrest on suspicion, but against one only do cltoatn stances appear black, This native is named Hair la te Perl. Constable Gerard discovered that a boot of Peri's exactly corresponds with the footprints about the bouse and store. A knife also discovered ia believed to be long to the prisoner. The police are of opinion that If a large reward and and free pardon were offered it might bring to light an accomplice who did not take an active part In the murder but who knows all tbe details.' It is ntated by the relatives of Pook that there must have been £200, mostly m cash, m the store. It Is expeoted that the men arrested will be tried about Wednesday.

LATEST GABLE NEWS.

[BY JWEOTBIO TELEGRAPH —COPYRIGHT] (PER PRKBB ASSOCIATION.) . ' (Received December 10,12.45 p.m.)

SEIZED BY A SHARK.

Sydney. December 10. A boy named Carter while bathing m the harbor was seized by a shark and disembowelled. *

BUSH FIRES.

Extensive bush fires are ranging m the vicinity of floury and the town was m considerable 'danger for some time.

WESTERN AUSTRALIA.

Perth, Deoember 10. The Legislative Council has pro rogued. The Governor m his speech on the occasion alluded to the proposi tion for a change m the constitution. He considered the expense would be heavy, and it was doubtful whether the revenue would warrant any change at present He suggested the opera tion should be delayed till the financial position of the colony had improved.

FATAL BOAT ACCIDENT.

Mblboubne, December 10. A man named Beck, with his wife and child and three women named Theresa and Elizabeth Gorton and Jane Purcell were capsized m a boat m Hobson's Bay and all drowned except Beck.

SOUTH AUSTRALIAN PARLIA MENT.

Adelaide, December 10. Parliament has been prorogued.

OBITUARY.

London, Deotmber 9. Obituary— Mr H. G. Trotter, M,P. for Colchester.

SUAKIM.

Government have been informed on good authority that the present force at Suakim is sufficient, although further reinforcements would be more satis factory. There are three battalions al Malta ready to leave if necessary.

FRENCH POLITICS.

Paris, Deoerober 9. A Bonapartist manifesto has beet issued which practically amounts tc sealing an alliance with Boulanger'; followers. The document has causec much excitement m political circles.

MEMORIAL.

Btdnb7, December 10 Lord Carington to-day laid the foundation of a raonutneot to th« memory of Dr Ling.

The " Tablet " tells the following amusing story of an inoident at Eton during the headmasterahip of Dif Keats. A boy named Kaahleigh, with all the others of his olaas, was set to write a theme on ihe maxim : Tcmcre nil facias. Whon the time oame for giving m the papers, Rushleigh appeared without his. • Where is your theme, sir ? ' asked the formidable Dootor. 'I haven't done it, sir 1 ' answered Rashleigh. 'Not done your theme, sir ? ' • No, Bir 1 ' persisted he, undaunted by the near prospect of the ' apple twigß.' • Why you told me not to do it 1 ' « I told you ? ' • Yes, sir ; you said, Temere nil facias— do nothing, Raßhleigh,' And the headmaster waß bo taken by the Latin pun, that the apple twiga were allowed to repose on the shelf."

THE MELBOURNE EXHIBITION

It is believed the deficit on the Exhibition will amount to ,£200,000.

WHY HE DID NOT GO TO THE HOSPITAL HE COULD LEAP THROUGH THE AIR

My object m writing is two-fold ; to express my gratitude for a great benefit, and to tell a short story which cannot fail to interest the feelings of many others. It is all about myself, but I have remarked that when a man tells the honest truth about himself he is all the more likely to be of use to his fellow-crtatures. To begin, then, you must know I had long been more or less subject to attacks of bron chitis, a complaint that you are aware is very common and troublesome m Great Britain m certain seasons of the year. Some months ago I had a very severe turn of it, worse, I think, than I ever had before. It was probably brought on by catching cold, as we all are ap to when we least expect it. Weeks passed by, and my trouble proved to be very obstinate, It would not yield to medicine, and as I also began to have violent racking pains m my limbs and back, I became greatly alarmed. I could neither eat nor sleep. If I had been a feeble, sicky. man, I shoud have thought less strangely of it ; but as, on the contrary, I was hearty and robusts I feared some new and terrible tbing had got hold of me, which might make strength of ro avail against it, I say, that was the way I thought. Presently I could not even lie down for the pain all over my body. I asked my doctor what he thought of my condition, and he frankly said, 'lam sorry to have to tell you that you are getting worse I " This so frightened my friends, as well as myself, that they said " Thomas, you must go to the Hospital', it may be your only chance for But i didn't want to go to the hospital. Who does, when he t! inks he can possibly get along without it ? I am a laboring man, with a large family depending on me for support, and I might almost as well be m my grave as to be laid on my back m a hospital unable to lift a hand for months, or God only knows how long. Right at this point I had a thought flash across my mind like a stream of sunshine m a cloudy day. I had heard and read about Mother Seigel's Curative Syrup, and I resolved, before consenting to be taken to the hospital, I would try that well-known remedy. On this I gave up the doctor's medicine and began taking the Syrup. Mark the wonderful result ! I had takes but three doses within twenty-four hours when I was seized with a fit of coughing, and threw up the phlegm and mucus off my chest by the mouthful. The fiyrup had loosened and broken it up. Continuing with the Syrup, the racking pain, which I believe came from' and joints, soon left me entirely, and I, the bitter and poisonous humours m my blood felt like going to sleep, and I did sleep sound and quiet. Then I felt hungry, wiMi a natural appetite, and as I Ate I soon got strong and well. 1 felt I could leap through t7ur air with delight In a week I was able to go to my work again. It doesn't seem possible, yet it is true, and the neighbours know it. And, therefore, when I say I preach tbe good news of the great power* of Seigel's Syrup to cure pain and disease far and widef nobody will wonder at me, Thomas Canning: 75, Military-r»ad, Canterbury, Kent. Mother Seigel's Curative Syrup is for sale by all chemists and medicine vendors : and by he Proprietors, A. G. White, Limited, 35 Famngdon iroad, London, E. C., England. (1)

THE AriHBUKTON OUABDIAN, MONDAY, DECEMBER IQ, 1888



The output of coal from the mines of Weit- poifc and Greymonth for the month of November w»a bb follows :— Weatport Com. pwjj, 28,171 tozw 15 ovt 5 G»y Valley Com. f t*7* 1^f798 torn.



W. 11. COLLIBE (LATE DIMA N'T aVD OOF.) "THE CORNER." SPECIAL OFFER (A Job Hoe of MN OLEUMS, 2yJs wide it. five for J Psttorno, 3.i 6d ; Usual Pjuob, 5s 6i. Don't THIS WEEK (.miss the opportunity. The CHEAPEST HOUSE In ASHBURTON for JJbaphr* »nd Clothing of all klndi. "THE CORNER."



i ■ ii I GBKt TOR THE NEW ZEALAND VIRB ATO INgyjUKOS



GEORGE JAMESON, WX)o£, GRAIN, SEED, and GENERAL MERCHANT, ASHBUETON and RAEAIA. HAS FOR SALE AND TO AEBIVE,- BINDER WIBE and BINDER TWINE, CORNSACKS AND SEAMING TWINE, MACHINERY and other OILS, AND A GENERAL ASSORTMENT OF FARM AND STATION STORES. ALSO,— TURNIP SEEDS, RAVE and CLOVER SEEDS.



M Zealand Fire and Marine Insurance Company Established ... 1859. CAPITAL ONE MILLION. THE PEEMIEE & WEALTHIEST COLONIAL COMPANY, NOTED FOB PROMPTNESS AND LIBEBALm. FIEE AND MARINE RISKS. ALSO,— RISKS ON GROWING CROPS. TiiRESING [MACHINES, &c, accepted at lowest current rates. GEORGE~~JAMESON, AGENT, ASHBTOTOW.



The Massey Toronto Light Binder THE ENVY OF ALL MANUFACTUEEKS, THE YICTOE li~EYEBY CONTEST. THE MOST SUBSTANTIAL FRIEND OF THEFAEMEES THIS WONDERFUL REAPER AND BINDER IS NOW ON VIEW AT OUR STORES, WEST STREET) WE INVITE INSPECTION OF THIS LITTLE BUT STRONG '- THIS SMALL BUT GREAT THIS LIGHT BUT DURABtiB M A CHI IST E EVER! FARMER SHOULD 00 AND BEE THIS MASSEY SOLID "T-&UE f-XOELLENT r"00NOMI0AL I IOHT ÜBB I BUBTWOBTHY I- HVIED V- FFIOIEHT I IKED IMPLS BBTED LnDUBING: LUDLESS LItoBD BINDEE FEIEDLANDER BEOS. SOLE AGENTS FOR N.Z



W. GREGG AND COMPANY, % PUKE BLENDED TEAS, NEW SEABON, 1888-9, N $lb and lib PACKETS, 2lb FAJSCY OANISTERS'andIBIb and 1018 TINS. TRY THESE BLENDS. TRY THESE BLENDS. ( EAGLE )) I EXH/B mow lif CSL MB I] \per ib.Jf \}?er lb. JJ \X per, Ib. JJ ONE TRIAL WILL ESTABLISH THEIR CONSTANT USE. To be obtained from JOHN ORE AND CO., EAST STREET, |ASHBURTON. 9 102



P. & D. Duncan, AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENT MAKERS, WILLS STREET, ASHBUBTOff. T"N addition to the Implements we have J_ hitherto been manufacturing ; we are now making a new Pattern grass mower. Farmers having Hay Bhould inspect our mower before purchasing elsewhere. Sample to be seen at onr Ash burton Branch, also an improved Turnip and Manure Drill for which wa obtained the Special Prize at Timara Show, Stalker's Feeders — we have greatly improved theße for this season. Stalker's sack lifter simple and effective j Asbburton Gorse cutters, over thirty io übo ; Asbbutton strippers the best stripper for saving seed on iand that has been lightly stocked. We have a large stock of McCormick extras at reduced price?, and numerous improved fittings of our own design. Bepairs to Reapers and Binders carried out m the best possible manner and -with the greatest expedition and at reasonable prices. We have imported direct a quantity of Drum beaters, perforated Z\vo, Smith'H wire, etc, for Threshing Machines and can repair these Machines at prices much lower than hitherto, J. EEIB. I 12t55 Manager. I



PubHc Notices. >*/ aNTED KNOWN— That I have ¥& appointed Mrs a dams solo agont n Ashburton fortho iiclipsn D>o Works, Christohurch. Ladies drcscs and gentle- men's clothes cleaned or dyed (Seal Skins, GJovoh and Feathers. Silks, DamasV Curtaine, Table Covers, Saahos Cleaned oj Djed, otc, end all kinciß of ainmul skins dressed an^ made np to ordor. — A. J. Chapman, 161 Armagh Btroot, Chrißt- churoh 130 NOTICE TO FARMERS. VJ7ITIT refer'- nca to certain advertine- VV monta by the Local and Genoral Agen's of tho McOormick Reaper and Binder deairou3 of monopolising tho sale of their Extras, I have much pleasure m stating that I have as complete a Stook of Extras tmd Fittings for the McCormiok Machine as are necessary, and that they are as Genuine as the others, and will be Bold at Lowest Possible Prices. 11*168 HENKY ZANDER. A.BHBUBTON OOAL awd FIREWOOD DKPOT. "O Q 13 EAN be K B t0 Inform his JLV/» kJ. J3 friends and the publio generally that ho has Becured a fresh supply of beat Newcastle ooal whloh be Intends to sell at GREATLY REDUCED PRICES, Also m Stook— viount Somers, ftfalvorn, Weatport, and Newcastle Coal. Firewood, Post and Rails, Stakes, Strainers, etc, eto , Oats, Bran, Sharps, Potatoes, Chaff, Ohiokwheat, eto. R. S. BEAN, West Street. GLASGOW DRAPERY and CLOTHING COMPANY, Tre- mendous Bargains. THE WHOLE TRUTH, AND NOTH- ING BUT THE TRUTH, Ult true. Yes ; perfeotly true, that Mitchell & Turner SBLL SELL SELL DRAPERY MEN'S AND BOYS' CLOTHING, BOOTS, Etc., AT Reasonable Prices -ft Al Value. CALL AND INSPECT LARGE AND WELL-ASSOKTED STOOK, Christmas, <^§g fcS . Christmas. Where shall I buy my Christmas Parcel and get first-olaes value for mF money. Why, at Mitchell & Turner, DRAPERS AND CLOTHIERS, TANCRED STREET LATEST NEWS FBOM THE HARVEST FIELD, SWEEPING VICTORIES ALL OVER THE WORLD The McCormick HAS NOT BEEN BEATEN IN ANY FIELD TRIAL THIS SEASON. WB do not advertise old Trialß or Prizes. The following have been honestly won this Season : — FIRST PRIZE and GOLD MEDALS at the two FRENCH FIELD TRIALS, held on the 22nd and 29tb July, at Compeigne BDd Rozoy en Brie; Twentyfive FIRST PRIZES won m Australia this Season up to date, viz : — Goulbourn, New South Wales, March 23rd Orange, New South Wales, April 18th, Mudgee, New South Wales, May 24th, Deniliquin, New South Wales, July 19th Singelton, New South Wnleß, August 23rd Murrumburrah, New South Wales* August 24th, Rupanyop, Victoria, August 28th. Donald, Victoria, September sth Pyramid Hill, Victoria, September 7th, Horsham, Victoria, September 12th, Wycheproof, Victoria, September 12tb, Natlmuk, Victoria, September 19th, Devenish, Victoria, September 25U? Elmore, Victoria, September 26, th Cashol, Victoria, September 27th Numurkah, Victoria, October 3rd Eadina, South Australia, October 3rd Pt Pirie, South Australia, October 3rd Virginia, South Australia, October 4tfc Shepparton, South Australia, October 10th Jamestown, South Australia, October Petersburg, South Australia, Ootobex 12th Euroa, South Australia Ootobsr 16th, Balaklava, Field Trial, October 16th Adelaide, Field Trial, October 25th* BEATIMG EVEBY OTHER MACHINE Order oarly as we are nearly sold oat, A Large Stook of Extras and Fittiof always on hand. JOHN ORR & COM AGEfITS FOR THE ASHBUB COUNTY From whom only the Genuine CDS Jb§ cblaisedp



PaMic Notices. MR S. B. SEYMOUR, QURGEON-DENTIST will VISIT ASHBURTON TUE9DAY, 11th DECEMBER. And may bo consul tod at the Ashburton Drug Company's until 4 p.m. 12 40 " Wool I AM prepared to purchase WOOL of all description*, m any quantity at full market prioos. G. BTSSET. Residence and Office — Tanorod street East. Store (Mr G. Jameson's) West street. 11 28 PARK STREET HOSIERY WOBKS. (Near Presbyterian Church.) J. JD A L G L E I S H, PcAOtloal Hosiery Manufacturer. Woollen Shirts, Drawers, Socks, and Stookings of all colors, for Gentlemen, Ladies, and Children, made to order. 12 32 Reid and Gray HAVE to inform their Farmer Friends and Customers generally that MR JOHN TAYLOR hos seen appointed Manager of their Aehbarton Branch from this date. BENDER BEPAIRS exooated cheaply and expeditiously. BINDER TWINE of the Beßt and Cheapest Quality, ORDER~EARLY. See our Latest BINDER and yon will buy no other. 12 2 Frozen Meat WE are prepared to make LIBERAL ADVANCES on Frozen Moat placed m our hands for sale In the Home Markets. Messrs Miles Bros., etc,, our London Agents, give special attention to thiß baeineea, and have been successful m obtaining the Highest prices. SHIPPERS OAN DEPEND ON LIBERAL ADVANCES, PROMPT SETTLEMENT, SEPARATE ACCOUNT SALES From the moment that Stook are delivered at the Freezing Works or m the- railway trucks to our order we undertake responsibility of Shipping and payment of all local charges, Freight, Insurance, etc., thus relieving shippers of all trouble and loss of time. MILES & CO., Chiistohtrroh. GEORGE JAMESON, Agent, Ashbnrton and Rakala. Wool Wool Wool SEASON 1888-89. ■myr ILBS AND 00. Are prepared to make Liberal CASH ADVANCES, At a low rate of Interest, on the oneuhj CLIP OP WOOL, Placed m their hands for Sale hero or < Shipment to MILES BROS. AND CO,, LONDOIi No Commission oharged on Advanci and no Commission charged for offeritv Wool here unless a Sale is effected. Periodical Sales will be held during the. season at Mr Geo. Jameson's commodiou and convenient stores, West street J. T. FORD, Auctioneer. GEORGE JAMESON, Agent, 9 70 Ashburton and Bakaia. Friedlander Bros. Friedlander Bros. HAVE FOR SALE— Seotlon 830, Cox Street Seotlon 437, with good 6-roomed House and out-houße thereon ; good garden. Terms liberal. Skin Sales. WE HOLD FORTNIGHTLY SALES OF SKINS THBOUGHOUT THE oEASON. Wool Wool Wool Skasok, 1868-89. We are prepared to make LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES ON THH ENSUING CLIP OF WOOL Placed m our hands for Bale. One Premise! being well lighted afford speolal advantages for displaying WOOL. No Commission oharged on advances and no Commission charged for offering WOOL unless a sale is effected, WOOL PACKS AT LOWEST CURRENT RATES. FRIeIdLANDER BROS., PETER WILLIAMS, £35 Auctioneer, SALES OF HORSES, PIGS, CATTLE, PRODUCE, & FURNITURE OH SATURDAYS. STOCK SALES QN TUESDAYS. BAKAIA MONTHLY SALB-Fir Thursday of the Month FRIEDLANDER BROS., vircm wiluamß,



Public Notices. GLASGOW DRAPERY and CLOTHING COMPANY will open on Friday Germina. Fleßh and Bono^ Producer, All Grocers WESLEYAtf OHURCR " The Australian Colonies contrasted with New Z aland." A LECTURE on tha above subject will i.c delivered by Mr D. fl Browk, on MONDAY, December lOib, at 8 p.m. Collection at tbe close.- Pro* oeeda towarda X%aa Dinner for tbe inmates of the Old Men's Home. 12t44 ABHBURTON COUNTY COUNCIL. IRRIGATION FARM. NOTICE Is hereby given that tho Irrigated Oow Grass will be out by a Maooey Mower oa TUESDAY, 18tb Instant, commencing at 2 p.m. Farmers roßpsotfully invited to attend and Inspect tho oropa on the Farm Refreshments provided by the Agent. By Order. F. MAINWABIN&, 12t65 Oletk. ASHRORTON AND TINWALD SALEYARDB. | NOTICE. mHBRE will be NO SALE durbg X Christmas and New Year Weeks. The next Sale after that on the 18 f h will be held at tho Aehburton Yards on TUES- DAY, Bth Jauuary, 1889. GEO. JAMESON, Secretary, Aahburton County Stook and 12*64 Kaleyards Company, Llm, LONGBEAOH, ROAD BOARD fpS^DERB are Invited for :— Repairing Bridges, Clearing Drain, and Metalling m Boundary Road, between Long beach. Road and the Hinds. Forming part of Terrace Road about 100 chair, B. Particulars at our Office. Tenders olose at 12 o'clock noon on FJRIDAY, Decem- ber 14th, O. E. FOOKS & SON, 12|41 District Surveyorg. MoOORMIOK BINDERS. A N EXPERT for these Machines will be In Ashburton before Harvest* Far- mers wishing a visit from him will please oommunloate with m at once. JOHN ORR AND CO., Agent for Aehburton, ST. STEPHEN'S CHURCH, ASHBURTON. THE ANNUAL GARDEN PARTY WILL BE BELD IN THE Parsonage Garden ON Thursday, lSthDecember, 1888 Stalls for the Sale of Needlework, Fruit, Garden and Farm Produce, eto. Brass Band at 4 p.m. Various Amusements. Admission, including tea, la 6d ; Chil- dren, Is, or two for Is 6d. Gates open at 2 pm. lit 139 INSTANTANEOUS PHOTOGRAPHY. MESSRS G. S. PAUL AND CO., North Danedin Portrait Rooms, I Dunedln, have opened a Branch Studio for a Brief Season only In Moore street, Aahburton, opposite Royal Hotel, known as Taylor's Portrait Rooms, extending over the Christmas and New Year till the 21st of January, 1889, where they are prepared to do Photography as never before approaohed, and at prices equally low for the quality of work. All work will be executed by Mr Pxtn. himself, who is so well-known, being the first to Introduce to the Colony the Bromide Enlargement, and to the world that Dry Plates were and are the acmt for field work. Inventor of the Gladstone Camera, &o, &o; See Testimonials, Circulars, and Posters. All Branohes of Photography executed and finished at our Danedin House, by whloh means only can a Travelling Photographer seoure first-olaai and permanent work. We were the first to Introduse this method Into the Colony. OUR PRICES, by Deposit Tioket, whloh mast b» secured before the 25th Deoember to share our Holiday Low Prices ;— Cabinets, pee doeen, 15s, usual ptioe £2 2s; Group, 2s 6d per extra figure; Carte de Vislte, pbt dozen, 7s 6d, usual price £1 5a ; Groups, Is 6d extra eaoh figure ; Boudoirs, per doien, 30a, usual prloe £4 4s ; Do, per half dessn, 20a, usual prloe £2 10a. Deposit Tickets, 2s 6d each, oan be obtained from Travelling Agents, who will wait on you and explain arjythlne required, or at the Studio. Come early to prevent the rush at Holiday time. Any person holding a Deposit Tioket oan deolde what siiss they reqnire when being photographed, when tbe balance mnnt be paid. 131*5 CHRISTMAS PRESENTS. 'ANDREW ORR IS SHOWING NOVELTIES IN MANTLES and JACKETS. LATEST NOVELTIES IN HATS AND BONNETS. CREME AND EMBROIDERED PRESSES. LATEST NOVELTIES IN Ribbon, Flowers, Feathers, and Sunshades Novelties m Plushes, Silks, and Cos-? tume Cloths. Great Bargains m Ladies Boots ; Glrla' Sohool Boots from 4s 6d, Gents' Suits Ashburton Tweed from 30a. ANDREW OER,



Anctiona TO FARMERS AND SPECULATORS, MESSRS MILES and CO. instructed by Mb Thompson will submit to Publio Aaotloa on SATURDAY 15xh DECEMBER. at Mb G. Jamesons Stores, West Street 105 aores LAND AT TINWALD together with the growing OROP oFwHEAT. The first grain orop after 10 yearßin grass. The Laud is conveniently situated only one mile from the Sohool and Rail- way Station. The wheat Is looking well and should yield o handsome return within a few months. Plan may be seen «id further particulars obtained on appll* oatibv "0, JAMESON, Agent for 12 16 T T. yORD, Auctioneei* WRliNifiSi *V, 12th DEC, 1888. AT EAST STREET AUCTION ROOMS. At 11 o'clock sharp, Christmas & New Year Presents.' I O1 Oases JAPANWSfc MANU- Oi OL FAOTURES. OX s MESSRS FRIEDLANDER* BROS, will sell,- Oi Oases JAPANESE GOODS Q1 OX Without Reserve. OL NOTE THE DATE. : Wednesday 12th Dec. i — _ CATALOGUES NOW READY, FRIEDLANDER BROS., i PETER WILLIAMS,



ASHBURTON HOME. r~p|ENDEBS for eopplien of all requisites _|_ for the above Home for three months from lfjt January to 31st March, 1889, ore invited. Particulars and forma of tender nan be obtained at the County Council Offioee, ABhburton, at which place Tenders will be received up to Noon on TUESDAY, 18th December inst. By order, THOS. 0. NOBRIB, Secretary. Christchutob. 6th December, 1888. 12J67



LObT between 7 and 8 o'clock ia Tancred street on Saturday night a pair of Spectacles. Finder rewarded on returning same to A.M., care of Mr B. Friedlander. 12 66