The Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. FRIDAY, DECEMBER 18, 1891. MR GLADSTONE ON LABOR QUESTIONS.

Mr Gladstone's speech at the meet ing of the National Liberal Federa tion at Newcastle last October, is very interesting as showing how he, the un questioned leader of the advanced Liberals of the United Kingdom, re gards the great questions affecting the labor classes that have lately come so prominently to the front in Imperial politics. The one-man-one-vote prin ciple has his decided approval. He regards the direct representation of labor in Parliament as one of the best of political innovations, and hails with satisfaction the prospect of a great ex tension of the principle. " That re presentation," he nays, "so far as it has gone, has been thoroughly and en tirely satisfactory. It has done im mense good. I can hardly say that it wants, or that it admits of, an addition of moral force, but an addition of numerical force to that represen tation is not only desirable, but in the highest degree urgent." To permit this to be carried out all necessary election expenses must be paid out of the public funds, and mem bers must be remunerated for their services. " For," urges Mr Gladstone, i " the admission of labor candidates is a good thing for all classes and for the State, and, if that is so, are they to b« fined for conferring this boon upon the public V Mr Gladstone supports the proposal to establish dis trict and parish councils in addition to the present county councils, in order to bring self-government *#)iin the power of the laboring i««n throughout the country; the reform of the kind laws, including the abolition of the present system of entail, and the further granting of C«<G»lities for the transfer of land; a<nd t&e rectifica tion of the lodger franchise. As re gards the hours of labor Mr (Gladstone declined to commit himself to any definite opinion, and counselled " much circumspection »nd much careful tkwgk we learn by oble that he fce *jnce 6*pr#Bs«d biwv

self opposed to the prescription by | statute of the eight hours system. With all his sympathy for the labor measures Mr Gladstone would not ac cept the declaration of brie of the dele gates, that these measures should have the first, and not the second, place in the Radical programme, that they should not again be thrown back into the illimitable distance, as thay were in 1886, by the solitary precedence of Home Rule. Mr Gladstone met this in a reply of some length, summing up with the words :—" As to the question of the title of Ireland to the precedence, there is no question at all about it. It is a matter fixed and settled and deter mined long ago upon reasons which, in my opinion—»nd what is much mor«, in the opinion of the people —cannot be refuted or contested." It is there fore clear that with Mr Gladstone the much needed English domestic reforms will still take a secondary place to Home Rule—a very disappointing position of affairs to the classes who have for so long given him their ioyal political support.

LOCAL AND GENERAL

Ifc is stated that a Papal rescript, threaten ing to excommunicate all Catholics who fight duels, will shortly be read from the pulpits of the churches throughout the world. December 25, 2i>, and 28, and January 1, 2, and 4, will be observed as public holidays in the public offices of New Zealand. Some of the street-cries of London, in cluding those of the newsboy, dustman, sweep, milkman, old clothesman, and cat's-meat man, have been taken by Edison's phono graph, and; will be reproduced abroad. On Thursday evening, Robert Dickson Fergan, stationmaster at Prebbleton, was arrested by Detective Benjamin on a charge of stealing the sum of £8 Is, the property of the New Zealand "Railway Commissioners, on December 5. Mr J. H. Hawkes, who has been for six years one of the railway staff at Timarn and is leaving to-day for Mount Somers, to which station he has been appointed station master, was the recipient of a very hand some testimonial from his fellow-members of the'staff last evening. The station at Mount Somers will be open for postal and telegraphic business on Tuesday next. The Iw^est completed sale under the Land Pur :h;tse Act is detailed in the Dublin Gazette. E'ght hundred and eight tenants on the estate of Lord Luygan, in the county Armagh, have bought their farms for £225,854. The prices vary from £30 to £3000, and the list fills sixteen pages of the offic'al journal. The " Tuapska Times" understands the inspector for the Benevolent Trustees made the acquaintance in the district of an individual who has £300 lying on deposit in in the bank and has for some time been in receipt of 7s 6d a week from the BeneSolent Trustees as a destitute person. The Committee appointed to canvas for members of the proposed Ashburton Horti cultural Society are to meet at the Arcade Chambers on Saturday evening at seven o'clock, and if any are unable to be present then, they are requested to send in their lists before the time of meeting to the interim Secretary. A. cricket match between the Ashbnrton Cricket Club and Longbeach Cricket Club will take place on Monday next at Long beach. The following will comprise the Ashburton eleven :—Simpson, Sawle, Dixon, Moore, Black, Denshire, Rollilt, Cuthbert son, A. Buchanan, G. Andrews, and Tod.l. Emergencies—A. Fooks, E. Buchanan, and Johnston. A start will be made from Newman's stables at eight a.m. Captain Slocum, whose ship was wrecked on the Brazilian coast, travelled with his wife and two sons in an or>p" Vm**" f o" " distance of nearly 7000 miles, lhe boat, which was thirty-five fee* in length, had 0.»..v> »cry narrow eutmpes, and its occupants endured many hardships, but Captain Slocum and his family never left the httle craft, and successfully accomplished their perilous and unprecedented voyage, which occupied over three months. The local agents of the Tyser Hue (says th« Southland "Times") have received a circular intimating that the company's steamers will, cany cargo from London to New Zealand, via Sydney, at special r.ites, and will deliver goods at the principal ports instead of transhipping at Australian ports as hitherto. The first vessel under the new arrangement was to leave London on the 10th inst., and will be followed by the Hawke's Bay, Maori King, and other ships at intervals of about a fortnight. Th« f allowing is an extract taken from a letter received by a Dtmedin firm from Messrs W. Sandison and Co., of Sydney: — •'Re duties on pro.lnye in New South Wales, we are of opinion that the present 'Government will not be able to carry their Tariff Bill. There will probably be a dissolution, and the question of Freetrade and Protection will be put before the electors, and we believe there will be a small majority in favour of Freetrade returned. But that Protection will come sooner or later is almost certain, in order to be on an equal footing with New Zealand and other protected colonies." If the Canadian trains do not travel as fast as the English express service, they certainly make up for lack of speed in the comfort of their carriages. The Canadian Pacific Company have just added to their line between Montreal and Toronto a magni ficent vehicle which, in addition to contain ing a drawing-ronm that can be converted into a sleeping compartment at night, is fitted.up with kitchen, lavatories, private state room, and library. It is, too, pro vided with six bay windows, which must be admirably adapted for viewing the scenery of the country through which the train pa3ses. It is not surprising, then, that railway travelling in the New World is so pleasurable. In th« Dittricfc Court at Timaru, legal argument was taken on Tuesday afternoon and Wednesday morning in the case C. Bishop v. Job Brown, J. W. Miles, and J. Blyth, in which a jury had awarded plaintiff £5 damages [against each defendant for illegal imprisonment. Counsel for defend ants moved for the verdict to be set aside, and counsel for plaintiff for a new tri.U for damages on avoided issue. The result was tint his Honor Judge Ward gave judgment for the amounts awarded by the jury. Mr C. Peiry and Mr Kjniierney appeared for the plaintiff, and Mr Salmond fop tjje defendants. The actions arose out of the now well-known Temuka case, in which Bishop had judgment given against him, judgment summons issued and heard, and was committed to prison, ali within two hours. It has proved a dear two hours to his antagonists. The Ex#catire Committee of the Social Democrats of Germany published the following programme for submission to the annual meeting of Social Democrats held in October:—]. Direct suffrage and a secret ballot. 2. Popular rights of initiative and veto on legislative measures—as in Switzerland. - 3. Popular discussion of all questions involving peace and war. 4. Freedom *>f speech, Iff, pre ;s and assembly. 5. Separation of Church and State —or State support of any .Church. (.}. Secularisation of schools and compulsory education. 7. Militia in plg.ee of standing army. 8. Elective judiciary *n4 free courts and free legal aid. 9. Free' m^dicajl a^endance and free medi cines. IQ, ijirect instead gf, indirect taxp tion. li, lyabour legislation, involving: regulation of hours of laifctjui?' foy .day j an eight hourV day ; Government skjppp&jfl^ of commercial industries; equalisation or agricultural and other labourers ; tight of labpur organisation ; governmental work man's ius/ittfance societies.

THE MARKETS

{PEK VHEsS ASSOCIATION] London, December 10. Colonial stocks are easier owing to the approach of the holidays. Timaru Harbor Board debentures have i risen £1. The next series of wool sales open on January 26. The total quantity of wheat and flour afloat for the United Kingdom is 2,516,000 quarters and for the Continent 1,684,000 quarters. The New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Company shares are quoted at £2 10a. A portion of the factory butter ex s.s. Kaikoura from New Zealand sold at from | 124s to 126s per cwt. The New Zealand Loan and Mercantile | Agency Company, Limited, have received j the following London telegram, dated December 15th :— Wool—The sales closed firmly this day. Since close of last sales, medium and inferior scoured merinos have declined Id bo 1M per lb, superior scoured merinos, Id p"er lb, greasy and washed medium and inferior merinos £d to Id per lb, and medium and inferior meriao lambs |d per lb, fine, medium and coarse crossbred greasy, washed and scoured are par to -|d per )b higher. Other descriptions are un changed. Attendance of both Home and foreign buyers is good, and competition is fairly active, American buyers prefer ring the new clip. The total quantity sold during the past sales is 188,000 bales, of which 111,000 bales have been taken for the Continent, and 9000 bales for America. It is estimated that 5000 bales have been held over for future dis posal. Wheat—The market continues droop i ing, and has a downward tendency. Quotatations unchanged since last cele gram,

POLITICAL.

THE WELLINGTON" ELECTION.

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Wellington, December 17. Mr Bell addressed a large meeting at the < )pera House to-night. Referring to the interference of Ministers in the elec tion, he said he did not deny the right of members of the Government to exercise political influence, but he certainly denied their right to turn the Ministerial resi dences into committee rooms of political organisations. He urged on the commu nity not to accept dictation in regard to the choice of a candidate for the seat, and said he stood alone in the election, with out the support of any foreign syndicate. He criticised the Taxation Bill of last ses sion in a hostile spirit, and declared that in no sense hal taxation been shifted from i the shoulders of the working classes by that measure. Ho also attacked the general administration of the Government, devoting some time to a criticism of their land policy. He declared himself in favor of the system of perpetual lease, extension of the franchise to women, and the pre sent system of education. In conclusion he said he believed that on January lo next the electors woull sound the death knell of the present administration. Replying to questions, Mr Bell said he ! was opposed to Sir George Grey's Law Practitioners Bill and also to the Frieudly Societies Bill, which was thrown out last session. He was a freetrader, and was not in favor of an elective Governor, and 1 would not support prohibition without , compensation. The candidate received a vote of thanks, and the meeting broke up with cheers for a**- Moreen and Mr Bell.

THE PREMIER AT AUCKLAND.

Auckland, December 17. This evening the Hon J. Pallance ad dressed a large audience at Auckland, and was enthusiastically received. Motions expressing satisfaction with the Govern ment policy, and condemning the obstruc tion offered to Liberal measures by the Legislative Council \ver<=. carried unani m-iusly. Anothoi* motion, urging the electors of Wellington to support the Liberal candidate for the vacant seat, was likewise carried unanimously.

The Tyson Marriage Case.

The full Court of New South Wales last week delivered judgment in the divorce appeal Tyson v. Tyson. The petitioner, James Tyson, had asked for a decree from Mr Justice Wrideyer that the marriage entered into between him and Harriet Logan, on December 16, 1881, might be declared invalid, on the ground that the respondent's husband, Thomas Logan, was at the time of such marriage alive, While admitting that Logan did not die until January 30, 1885, the respondent a^eged that some time in the month of November, 1886, a, second marriage was solemnised in the Roman Catholic Church at Hay. The fact of the second marriage was denied by the petitioner, and he asked for a decree on the ground that rhe declaration required by law had not been made before the celebration of such marriage. Mr Justice Windeyer held that the second marriage was duly celebrate! according to law, and dismissed the petition with costs, Tyson then appealed to the Full Court. Tin Chief Justice, in giving the decision of the Court, said he was of opinion that the marriage of November, 1886, was not a valitl marriage, and that the petitioner was entitled to the relief that he asked for. He arrived at that decision with deep regret, inasmuch aa the conduct of the petitioner all through the matter was re prehensible in the extreme. He it was who, to avoid publicity, prevented the , declaration from being made, and now he sought to take advantage of his own wrong-doing. He trusted, however, that j the petitioner would make adequate pro | vision for the respondent, who for eighteen years had lived with him as his faithful wife, and with whom on two occasions he |j.ad entered into the holy bonds of matri mony. If he failed in the discharge of tins sacred duty he would (Je^erye the de testation of every honorable and honest man. As to the costs, he was of opinion that the order below should not be disturbed, and the respondents costs of this application would be paid by the petitioner. Mr Justice limes and Mr Justice Stephen concurred. Sir Julian Salomons stated, on behalf of the peti tioner, that he would make provision for the respondent. He also agrned to pay the petitioner's costs of appeal.

ISLAND NEWS.

[per prfss association,] Sydnky. December 17- Arrived Lubeck from Samoa. Mr Hag- ( garcl, British Commissioner for Samoa, is a passenger by her. . ' The Lo beck brings news that influenza of a severe type is raging in various Islands, and a largo number of deaths have occurred. Disputes and fights between the fol lowers of Mataafa and Malietoa continue, and unless steps are taken by the authori ties ifc is feared there will be serious trouble.

TELEGRAPHIC.

HOME AND FOREIGN

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THE LIVERPOOL-AUSTRALIAN TRADE.

London, December 16. Messrs Jas. Dowie and Co. and Messrs Grade, Blazley and Co., of Liverpool, propose to build several steamers for the purpese of shortly establishing a monthly steam service between Liverpool, Glasgow and Aus tralian porbs. They hope to divert a portion of the wool trade from the colonies to Liverpool. NEW SOUTH WALES FINANCE. Financiers in the city express sur prise that New South Wales needs money so shortly, as it was expected she would rely on local resources. If the £2,000,000 worth of Treasury bills are issued in two years at 4|- per cent., loans ceasing meanwhile, the money will easily be obtained, especially if the market continues as at present. Colonial bondholders complain that Treasury bills depreciate stock. THE LONDON SOCIALISTS. Sentence was passed to-day on the Socialists convicted of obstruction and unlawful assembly at Chelsea. Terms of imprisonment ranging from six to seven weeks were imposed, and fines from £20 were inflicted. All the de fendants were fined and ordered to obtain sureties for their good behaviour for twelve months. ILLNESS OF AN ACTRESS. Miss Nellie Farren, the "burlesque actress who visited Australia some time since with the Gaiety Company, is suffering from a severe attack of rheumatic fever, and her condition is regarded as critical. COLONIAL BUTTER. Mr Burk ?, of Melbourne, in the course of an interview, declared that the Fres i Food Company of Australia had th.3 highest chance among the world's producers in exporting butter to London, and in the event of the finest quality being shipped the Nor mandy and Danish article would suc cumb. Next season he calculates that England will absorb 20) tons weekly of first quality, and he recommends that next season packages be equalised, in order to prevent loss to shippers. Shippers of Danish butter to Eng land recognise that Australian compe tition is becoming dangerous. HOME'POLITICS. Mr Chamberlain, in a political ad dress to-day, declared that the Liberal Unionist would be the third party for uiauj ynAVS, Ulld tllilt their LiniOil with the Liberals was impossible and with Tories impolitic. He considered that the Ulster loyalists were justified in resisting the domination of the Catholic priests and the establishment of a Parliament in Dublin. London, Peceiuber 17. The "Standard" refers to Mr Chamberlain's third party as a dream, and declares that the Liberal Unionists must eventually choose between the Liberals and Tones.

THE CANADIAN SCANDALS.

Ottawa, December I 1?. The Commission appointed to enquire into the Bale Chaleu res railway scandal are unanimous against the Eon. W. Mercier, Premier of Quebec, whose Government has been dismissed from office. There is intense excitement in Quebec over the result, and it is ex^ pected that the Hon. C. E. B. de Boucherville will undertake the forma* tion of a new Cabinet.

THE CLAN-NA-GAEL.

New Yokk, December 16. The " World " states that the Clan na-Gael, of Philadelphia, has issued a secret circular inviting a return to physical force in Ireland. The Ameri can leagues, which have discussed the matter, consider that the authors o£ the circular are the greatest enemies of Ireland, TELEGRAPHISTS' STRIKE, The South Pacific Railway Company has refused to employ any man unless he agrees not to join the Telegraph Society. In consequence of this action the telegi'aphists in the employ of the Company and others have gone out on strike, resulting in the cessation of traffic.

JAMAICA AND THE UNITED STATES.

Washington, December 16. Jamaica has conceded the United States demand for a reciprocity treaty. THE SE AXING QUESTION. Ten thousand seal pups have been found dead on the islands in the Rehring Sea } owing to the slaughter of their patents.

WRECK AND LOSS OF LIFE.

Paris, December 17. The steamer Prince Soltykoff, of 890 tons, has been wrecked off Brest. Eighteen of those on board perished. THE FRENCH TARIFF. The French Senate has exempted from duty undressed Australian hides.

THE TROUBLE IN CHINA.

Hqng l£oNf,, December jj. 1"/, Blacards are posted in Sharishi in citing the massacre of those connected with the mission. It is reported that thellonan missions have been attacked.

THE COMMERCIAL TREATIES.

Berlin, December 16. Prince Bismarck considered that entering into fcrpajies; iqv £fe.}ye jr^rs ? as arranged by the countries comprise ing the Triple Alliance, is a step in the dark. Berlin, December 17. The Reichstag has, by a large majo rity, adopted the Austrian commercial Rome, December 3#. Parli; ment has ratified the Geriban aid Austrian treaties, ''"" ; »

AUSTRALIAN.

ANTI-PANIC LEGISLATION.

. Sydnby, December 17. The Legislative Council has passed a Bill protecting Building Societies ond kindred institutions against com pulsory liquidation "at a time of com mercial pressure when they are per fectly solvent. MESSAGE FROM THE SEA. A life belt, marked Thirltire, Liver pool, has been picked up at Aneityum.

THE SOUTH MELBOURNE FRAUDS.

MsLBO't'BNE, December 17. The trial of Matthias Larkin, late Secretary of the South Melbourne Permanent Building and Investment Society, and Cleary, the late ac countant, for defrauding the Society of a large sum of money, is proceed ing. The Court is crowded by victims, who assert that they have been reduced to beggary. Larkin has filed his schedule. The liabilities are set down at £18,000 and the assets at £13,000. ' ■ . ' "

THE POSITION OF THE VATICAN.

Vienna, Deceni ber 17. Austria has offered to mediate in the Quirinal-Vatican difficulty. THE SOUTH AUSTRALIAN HARVEST. Adelaide, December 17. The Colonial Treasurer announced in the House to-day that the first esti mate of the harvest had been modified by recent events, and they could now only expect from four to five bushels to the acre, which means % loss in the railway revenue to the extent of £25,000.

CYCLONE IN QUEENSLAND.

Brisbane, December 17. A terrible cyclone was experienced at Rich mond Downs. The whole town was wrecked and the telegraph lines destroyed.

INTERPROVINCIAL.

"Napier, December 17. A fatal stabbing affray occurred last i night by which a man named John O'Neil lost hiislife. The deceased was irian alterca tion with his mateSullivan, when the latter stabbed him in the groin. Sullivan was arrested and O'Neil conveyed to the hos pital, where he died. The death is announced of the Rev Joshua Parkinson, of heart diseise, aged 52. Ths deceased was incumbent of St Augustine's Church, and Chaplain of the Naval Artillery Volunteers. He arrived, in the colony in 1882. The Hon R. Seddon met a few members of the Chamber of Commerce List ni^ht re the Chicago Exhibition. The attendance was poor owinj; to the weather. A com mittee was appointed for procuring ex hibits, but there is much apathy on the subjext. Wjsllivgton, December 17. An action has been brought by some Natives to upset the title of Sir W. Buller and others to a block of land in the Mana watu district, bui the Supreme Court to day ruled that the action was barred until after nexb session by the Act passed this year suspending Native land litigation. A single woman named Sarah Ramsay, aged about twenty-seven, engaged as a domestic servant with Mrs Edwards, of Murphy street, committed subide by hanging to-day. The family were absent at a picnic all day. and on returning the Uece;i.sea was found suspended fn m a stair post with a rope round her neck and quite dead. The cau&e is not known, but the deceased was slightly eccentric and feared she was catching the influenza. She came to Wellington from Geraldine about nine months aero. A satisfactory trial has been made of Mr James Frev berg's' discovery of an economical process of freezing, which it is believed will facilitate the conveyance of fruits, dairy produce, and other similar articles to the English market. Mr W. Caselberg, of Masterton, has given £100 to the fund for the relief of the Russian Jews. Mr Justice Richmond to-day granted defendants in the Evison v. Thornton and Hondrichs libel action leave to move to set aside the verdict given yesterday, and enter a nonsuit on technical grounds. Christch t;bch, December 17. The number of candidates for the North Canterbury Education Board s scholar-hip are as follows: —Class A, boys 28, girls 27; Class B, boys 37, girls 13 ; Class G, Boys 4, girls 3 j Class D, Boys 4, girls 3. At the City Court, the hearing against Martin Taylor, of Ohristchurch, of pro moting a Calcutta sweep in connection with the recent race meeting, was post poned till Tuesday. Dunedin, December 17. The licensing election at Ravensbourne, near Dnnedin, which has had no licensed hotel for some years, took place to-day, and excited keen interest. The moderate party were successful in electing four members of the Committee, but only by the narrow majority of two votes. The | one prohibitionist elected secured 56 i votes, one of the moderates also securing 56, The three other moderates elected polled 54 each, the next in order secur • ing 53, the two next polling 52, and the next 51. In the local option poll there was a majority of fcwo in favor of grant ing a publican's license, but this result was reversed in regard, to the other licenses. Invercargill, December 17. The s oalin2 case against Bradshaw, Wacldell, and Robertson was resumed this morning. The last two witnesseß|for the prosecution did not appear, and a warrant was issued for thuir arrest, and the Court adjourned for an hour. Joseph Roberts, a lumper, aged sixty three and ,«ingle, was found dead in the public gardens at noon to-day. He called at the Hospital at nine o'clock this morn ing and complainei of feeling ill. Death was due to apoplexy.

DROMORE.

[FROM OUR CORRESI'ONDBNT.]

The farmers in tins district are now busy preparing for harvest. Machines are being repaired and oiled to be ready for a good spell of useful work. The crops are looking remarkably well, and there is every prospect of a good yield rewarding the farmer for his year's work. Grass cutting will soon be in full swing. Influent lif^a Uiit spare'cj us, a number of> people' about having been attacked. However, it is to be hoped that we have seen the last of it now. A meeting of the Dromore School Committee was held on Saturday evening. The Inspector's report was read and considered very satisfactorj, there being only one failure in the school out of forty-seven presented for examination, The annual sgh«oj t?pst iq fcq he held Ji^re, pn Tuesday, l^eqember. %2, During t^e' after rtqon tfie prizes 'fjye t,i be distributed, and in the evening a teq, and ooncerli will be held in the schoolroom, to 1)3 followed by a ball in the railway grainshed. _

SCHOOL PRIZE DISTRIBUTIONS.

THE CONVENT SCHOOLS.

The annual concert by the pupils attending ihe Sacred Heart Select School, as well "as the annual distribution of prizes to pupils attending this school and the parochial school of the Catholic parish, came off yesterday in the school room which was decorated with flowers and evergreens for the occasion. Round the room there were disphyed on tables, and hung on the walls, samples of the children's work, The specimens of needlework were .very fine indeed, some of it ...being really artistic, both in design and execution, while the drawings and paintings would have done honor to artists of far greater pretensions and experience. The plain and ornamental writinir shown received much attention from the visitors .and drew forth high praise from many who were well qualified to judire of the merits and demerits of the work. There was a large attendance of visitors who gave many indications of the pleasure they were experiencing in listening to the various items of the musical programme pone through by tho scholars, and in remarking the admirable training of the children in deportment. The junior .pupils give great promise of future excellence, and special mention may be made of the sweefc alto singing in the part songs by Miss O'Connor, a little lady to see whom one had rather to look under the table than over when the stood up to receive her prizes. Of the items by the senior pupils the vocal and piano numbers rendered by Miss Fox were exceedingly sweet, as was also Miss Sutherland's violin solo. The part sing ing throughout was almost faultless as to time and tune, and here and there a voice of great natural sweetness could bs heard in the choruses. Special attention had evidently been paid to the training of the children in time, as two numbers were arranged for two pianos and harmonium, representing five players ; and one item for two pianos—two players. The follow ing was the programme :— Duat (two pianos) "Tanoredi," Ros sini's Overture (Diabelli), Misses Fox, McCormick, Sutherland and Moller ; fcsoug and Chorus, " Castanet and Gay Guitar," (Glover), Senior Pupils ; Solo (Piano), "Grand Sonata Op. 26," (Beethoven 1), Miss Fox; Vocal Duet, "Christmas Chimes,"(Brinley Richards), MissesPren dergast and Kelly ; Duet (two pianos and harmonium), " The Skylark's Song," (Wynian), Misses Molle' 1, Matheson, Sutherland, (2) and Bran kin j Vocal Solo, "Never More," (Mittei), Miss Fox; Solo (two pinnos), " Taventelle," (Sydney Smith), Misses McCormick and Suther land ; Recitation, " Marius afc the Ruins of Carthage," (Hemans), Miss Nevin; Juvenile Song, " Spring Flowers," Junior Pupils ; Duet (two pianos and harmo nium), "Gloria in Kxcelsis," Mozart's 12th, (West), Misses Moller, Bournique, McCormick, Devane and (harmonium) A. Henry; Song arc! Chorus, "The Music of the Birds," (Glover), Senior i Pupils ; Solo (Violin), " The last Rose of Summer," (Farmer), Miss Sutherland, (accompaniment) Miss Fox ; Solo (Piano), "Highland Gems" No. 1, (Pape), Miss Fox.' At the close of the concert, The Very Rev. Father Chastagnon thanked the children for their entertain ment, and remarked that he was pleased to learn they had made great progress in their studies during the year. Tlieit holidays were approaching, but he trusted they: would not be wholly idle during then recess, but would give attention to what they had been learning during the year. He impressed upon them love to God, tc their parents, to the Sisters who had bee" their teachers and who loved then) verj dearly, aad to their pliy mates and all aronn-i t'^'n. He tTn«t"d fli ~y vrouhi im prove the ia-sjus of gjudaess and truth they had been taught at the school, and wished them a merry Christmas and s happy N?w Year. He apologised for not being able to speak to them at length as he had been suffering for some time from influenza, but he had asked Councillor Paul to say a few words to them in sup plement ot what ha'had said. Mr F., J. Paul was pleased to have the honor of being asked to address them, but regretted much that it was necessary from the state of his reverence's health to call in the aid of an auxiliary. It gave him great pleasure to come annually to this gathering and to note the excellence of the teaching by the Sisters an I their train ing of the children in the paths in which they should go. The parents were proud and thankful to the Sisters for the kindness they had sho.wn to their little ones during the year, and to themselves at this annual gathering. The afternoon was drawing on apace and the weather was exceedingly warm, so that he would not detain them, the more especially as the prices had yet to be distributed by Father Chastagnon ; so that he would close by the expression of a hope that they would, thoroughly 1 enjoy their holidays; but during the vaci ' tion he trusted they would remember the father's injunctions to love their parents, their teachers, and their playmates. (Applause). ■ The Very Rev. Father Chastagnon then distributed the prizes in accordance, with 1 the following PRIZE LIST. SACRED HEART SELECT SCHOGf/. Good Conduct—Boarders — Margaret McCormick j Day Pupils—Katie Prender gast. First Class.—Christian Doctrine (pre sented by Rev. father Chastagnon) — Katie Sutherland, 1 ; Mary Nevin, 2. Bible History—Margaret McCormick, 1. ; ' Mary Nevin, 2. Irish History—Katie Sutherland^ 1; Margaret McCormick, 2. English History—Daisy Moller, 1 ; Mary Nevin, 2. Composition—Mary Nevin, I5 Katie Sutherland, 2. Grammar—Daisy Moller, 1; Margarets MgCormick, 2. Geography-—Mary Nevin, 1; Margaret McCormick, 2. Arithmetic — Katie Sutherland, 1 ; Daisy Moller, 2. Algebra —Margaret McCcrmick, 1 ; Daisy Moller, 2. Reading and Recitation — Daisy Moller, 1 ; Mary Nevin, 2. Plain and Ornamental Writing — Margaret Mc- Cormick, 1 ; Katie Sutherland, & Second Class.-^CUristian, t\octnhe (-pre seniesd byl^p. Father Qhasfcagnon)-r-Mary Ellen Vincent; 1 ■ Delia Nevin, 2'. Bible History—Mary Ellen Yincemt, 1; Ethel Kelly, 2, Irish History—Mary Denniliy, 1; Mary Ellen Vincent, 2. English History—Ethel Kelly, 1; Mary Dennihy, 2. Letter Writing—Delia Nevin, 1 • Katie Prendergast, 2. Gram.ir.o»s_Annie' McDonnell, 1; Ethel Kelly, 2. Geograohv -Ethel Kelly, 1 . Delia Nevin, I Si metro—Annie McOoqaefl, I; Ethel £ y'*,B ', ?00^ eePW—Aniiie Mc- Donnell, 1; Mary Dennihy, 8, Reading and Recitation—Katie Prenderwast, 1 • Delia Nevin, 2. Writing—Katie Prender gast, X j Mary Dennihy, 2. General Progress—Nellio Brophy. Third Class.—Christian Doctrine (pre sented by Rev Father Chastagnon)— Agnfis Tiicmas. Irish History— Emily Leahy. English History—Agnes Thomas. Letter Writing—Agnes Thomas. Qramm.ar— Mabel Hoult. Geqgr«yphy;—Mabel Hoult. Arithmetic— Katie Qi'Cpnnor. Reading —Enu'ly Leahy. Fourth Class.—Christian Doctrine (pro isenteti by Jlov "Father OhasUgnon)— ~ Marie Bournique, English History- Fanny Leahy. Reading—Nellie Crowe. Writing—Ada Feltori. Spelling and Dic tation —Mary O'Brien. Grammar-—Marie Bournique. Geography— Annie Brankiffi. Arithmetic—Fanny Leahy, 1; E. Deva.ni, 2. General Progress—Mary P,ay,ev;. vA Fifth Class.—Chr^iian I\bctrtiitf--]VHar garet Brick,' Reacting—Lizzie Bric£" |pellinfi!-^Mar|are^Br.ick. TTOpriut^ ft

—Cecilia O'Rielly. Tables — Cecilia O'Rielly. Special Prize, —For excellence in music (vocal and instrumental) —Miss Fox. For progress in music—Katie Sutherland, 1 ; Esther Devane, 2. Singing—Katie Pren de'.gast. Drawing (crayon)—Margaret McCormick. Needlework—Mahal Hou't. Regular attendance—Mary Nevin. For darning (presented hy Mrs Leahy), silver thimbles—Emily Loaby, 1; Ma-y Oarpy, 2. st. patkick's parochial school. First Class.—Good Conduct— Elizabeth Spring, Christian Doctrine—(presented by Rov. Father Chast&ghots)—Nellie Doyle 1 ; Annie Carrol, 2. Bible History — Mary Smithel,. 1,..;. Margaret Hurley, 2. Irish History—MargaretHurleyTf'Mary' i.'-Smithel, 2. English History—Margaret' Hurley, 1 ; Mary Smithel, 2. ' Geography j Annie Carrol, 3 ; Mary: Smithel,, : 2- Grammar—Florence Dudson, 1; Annie Carrol, 2. Letter Writing—iSellie Doyle, 1; Maggie Hurley, 2. Arithmelii't— Elizabeth Spring, 1; Florence Dudson,' 2. Reading and Recitation—Nellie Doyle, 1 ;. Florence Dudson, 2. Writing—Annie Carrol 1 ; Florence Dudson 2. Second Class.—Christian Doctrine— (presented by Rev. Father Chastgnon)^l Gertie Adams, 1; Rose Smithel, 2. English History—Rose Smithel, 1; Gertie Adams, 2. Geography —Maggie Morail, 1; Katie Mummery, 2. Grammar—Gertie Adams, 1 ; Katie Mummery, 2. Letter i Writing—Alice Byrne, 1 ; Katie Mum mery, 2. Arithmetic—Rose Smithel, 1; Maggie Morgan. 2. Reading —, Alice, Byrne, 1 ; Gertie Adams. 2. Writing —Rose Smithel, 1 ; Alice Byrne, 2. Third Class.—Christian Doctrine —(pre- sented by Rev. Father Chastagnon)—■ Minnie Moran, English History—Nellie Nolan. Geography — Hanna Bryant. Grammar — Nellie Eden. Reading- Minnie Kenny. Writing—Minnie Kenny. Dictation —Hanna Bryant. AritlmiPtic— Norah Spring. General Progress—Maud Brankin. Mental Arithmetic-—Nellie Eden. Fourth Class.—Christian Doctrine- Katie Carrol. Geography—Nellie Mad den. Grammar—Mary Mahouy. Writ ing—Katie Oarrol. Arithmetic —Mabel Dudson. Tables—Nellie Kane. Fifth Class.—Christian Doctrine — Frances Hicks. Transcription — Mary Crowe, Arithmetic — Katie Dirieen. Spelling —Katie Crowe. Needlework—Annie Carrol. Regular Attendance—Florence Dudson. A large proportion of the handsome specimens of needlework etc., will go to swell the priue list in the forthcoming Art Union, the drawing for which has been delayed because many of these prizes had not been, finished. These samples were on view to day, and will be agari open for inspection by the public to-morrow, from ten till twelve and from two till four. The singing of the"Angelus" closed the proceedings.

MISS BARRATT'S SCHOOL.

. The annual presentation of pike?, and breaking up for the Christmas holidays,, at the Misses B'irratb's Cimeron street 1 private school took plac^ to-day, when the chr>lai-£», numbering about thirty, were entertained by their teachers, and prizes given to those whose work showed the most improvement for the past year. Specimens of needlework, clone by the scholars, whose agos ranged-from 6 to 9 years, were on view, and theso showed that great care had been taken with the little ones in this department/ of their •ducation. All fche pupils at this school are taught drawing, and several very creditable specimens of their artistic han Uwork were exhibited. These were mostly landscape scenes in pencil on plain and colored cardboard, and the public will pi-obably have an opportunity of yie wing so mo of these, as they are in tended for entry at the proposed Ashbur ton School exhibition. Some very neat cards in water colors by th°. elder pupils were also shown, as nlso specimen sheets of writing and arithmetic work, which were very good considering the age of the scholars. Mu ic is also taught by the Misses Barratt. Some of their music pupils are scholars at the Borough schools and al together this unpretentious little seminary is doing good work for a number of the rising generation of Ashburton.

COUNTY COUNCIL.

The fi rsfc of the series of meetings of the Ashburton Council, specially devoted to the consideration of water supply business was held to-day. present Messrs W. C. Walker (chairman), C. J. Harper, Hugo Friedlander, E. G. Wright, E. S. Coster, Duncan Cameron. The Chairman said the meeting was only for disposing of- water supply business, but he wished to state that, be fore the Council proceeded with the ordinary work, as the annual meeting for the election of a chairman had twice lapsed for want of a quorum, he would resign the position of chairman, and fcha Council would have to deal w,ith the matter in the same way a,H they had done last year. THE VACANT RANGERSHIP. In committee, twenty-five applications for the vacant rangership were considered and that of Mr B^Stewarfc wfca accepted Oa resuming the of M Stewart was ratified. Praviaus to going into Committee, Mr »iedla,nder frook exception to consider ing any matter in private unless the secrecy of Committee were to be observed. He had no objection to anything he had ever said, or any action he had ever taken, inconneofcion with Council business being fully reported. But on the occayon of the last sitting in Committee he had been told within a day or two of the meeting all that had transpired in Com mittee, Undcv these circumstanea he woq]d oppose going into Committee. The motion to go into Committee, however was carried. . HABBOB. BOARD ELECTIONS. The proposed amendments by Govern ment on the Harbor Boards Act, 1878, giving more freedom of action to County Councils in the election of ren^enfcafctves to Harbor Boards^ \vers approved, Messifs Wvight, Obsterj Cameron, and Harper were appointed a Special Com mittee, with powor to act, to consider vrater supply business. The Council then adjourned.

SPECIAL WATER SUPPLY COMMITTEE.

The Committee appointed, as above, tc 46M for-water races, sat half-.past one o'clock, and in a long sibling disposed of a large quantity of business.

In North Canterbury the grain oops o the downs are now feeling tlio effects of the drought, and unless rain conies soon it will fare ill withhiany fields which a few days ago presented a most promising appearance. In introducing his financial proposals, the Colonial Treasurer of New South Wale3 pointed out that the public debt amiunted to about £50,000,000, while the public pro perty was valned at £173,000,000,and the private wealth at £407,000,000. Thursday was as hot a day ae we have experienced for some seasons. In the shade in East street the thermometer st oo J at 85 degrees, and in the sun it registered 110 degrees. :To-day the -weather was also exceedinglj warm, but not so warm by several degrecs-as-yesterday. A railway announcement gives the infor mation that on Christmas Day the morning through train- fcom Ghristchurch to Tiinaru, the morning train from Tiinaru to Ashbur ton, tho afternoon train Ashburtou to Christ'jhurcl), and the North and South express trains, will be run as usual, and all other trains and goods traffic will be sus pended. An Oamaru tradesman who has recently started in business in Wellington wired to a youth who had been in his employ while in Oamaru the faot that he would give him a £1 a week to go to Wellington, he paying his own passage up. This magnificent offer was replied to by the.-precocious ycutlu iu the following telegram :—';Am swimming; up on the next tide, if the pound a week: don't sink me,' A meeting of the General Committee;, appointed to look after the representation) of Canterbury in connection with thaChicago* Exhibition was held at Christchurch ora Thursday. The resolutions as to the char acter which the representation is to take that were adopted by the Dunedin Chamber of Commerce, were carried at this meeting, and, sub-Committees appointed for the different classes of produce. The case of Wheeler and ethers v Rander son was commenced in the Supreme Court, at Christchurch, on Thursday, before his Honor Mr Justice Denuiston and a special jury of twelve. The plaintiffs seek to recover £2000 damages for alleged misrepresentation on the part of the defendant, whereby the plaintiffs were led to amalgamate the '' Bank ruptcy Gazette," published by them, with* the "' Trade Protection Gazette," issued by the defendants. The case is likely to be a very lengthy one. A New Zealand artist has carried off the first prize of £100 at the Artists' Exhibition: in connection with the Victorian National' Gallery, and not only so, but has the ad ditional honor of having his picture bought, for the Gallery by the trustees. This is Me James Pcele. His work, in oils, is " Evening shadows, Otira Gorge, New Zealand," whioht is undoubtedly the best he has ever done. The trustees of the Gallery have also bcughfc the first prize water color, Mr John Mather's " Morning, Lake Omeo, Gippsland." The fact that the exodus has ceased, says the " Auckland {Star," and the signs of an influx are not wanting, seems to herald an era of returning prosperity. Houses are filling up in a manner that must be gratify ing to property owners, who hare had rather a bad time for the last two years. Whereas a few months ago no less than 900 empty tenements were reported in the city and im mediate suburbs, it is now pleasing to be able to state .that the latest returns show that the number baa decreased to about 200. Comfortable dwelling-houses are now diffi cult to obtain, the majority of the tenantlett. buildings being in gullies and out-of-the-way places. A great trouble has come over the island! of Tonga, in the form of an insect pest. A correspondent ot the " Fiji Times " states t —" A cloud which some five yews since was 'no bigger than a. man's hand,' h»s been gradually expanding until at'the present, time it threatens to thoroughly obscure the prosperity of these islands. I allude to a ' blight '-~uu aphis—originally imported from the colonies on some orange trees, ' which has now taken such utter possession I of our trees here that last year our crop o£ oranges in this island was a total failure. This would matter but little, but unfortu nately this blight is attacking other trees besides the oranges, and the last report is that some of ihe cocoanut trews have beer* destroyed by it, the young, tender central shoot being killed. Alas lif this be trne, there is a sad look out for the commerce of these islands, -which depend wheJly oil copra, that article being their sole export . These aphides have reached Yavau, and are already doing much damage,, ami eventually will cause a ; loss of some £25,000 a yeat r a that island alone, The Tongan Govenuo'ent alive at last fco the danger, have applied to the various colonies for the, Wlnforma t?on and advice on the' subject

THE AShBURTON GUARDIAN: FRIDAY, DECEMBER 18, j.891.



: Public Notioes J " ASHBURT(^ "" " \ CALEDONIAN SOCIETY'S SPORTS, OWING to the demands of fc fte N.Z. A.S.A., the BwJtamSJ Matches will NOT be held. -ll"nmg Mr Black's handrana Cup mbe giren as a first prize for Irish Hornpipe. io nr J- SEALY, 12 11(? Hon. Sec. NEW ZEALAND RAILWAYS. ■ CHRISTMAS DAY TIMETABLE. rriHE only trains to and from Ashbur .7" on the 25fch December will be the 7.25 a.m. Timara to Ashburton, & a.m. Christchurch to Ashburton, 3 40' p.m. Ashburton to Christchurch, 10.55' a.m. Ashburton to Timaru, and the North; and South express trams, which will rum through as usual. AJI other trains wills be cancelled for the day. Goods traffic will be suspended. 12 115 . By order. ""hang" * REAPERS & BINDERS. MESSRS MOSS AND REStILL have a small consignment of these compact Lignt and Durable Harvesting Machines ]ust landed, and can Sell at a tgure that will eoiapare favorably with any other machine in the market. \ FS? Sui>ply of EXI'^AS can be ha* at t^e Timber Yards. MOSS & RKSTELL. 12*128 , _We^ Street. ~ I a misery christmasto" axl~* MRS ABAMis j S now , opening isome beautiful New/ JL Goods suitable for Christmas presents; comprisiftg the latest novelties, in AUiam bra A Dresden,. Japanese and Venetiara Ooodbi. Lovely Mountmellick designs ira Baal Irish Linen, Table Cloths, "Tray Cloths, PiJlow Shams, Afternoon Tea* Cloths, Hand Painted Fans, Photo Frames, Handkerchiefs, Sachets^ »»& Mim>rs. Beautiful Slippers, Swofcrnw j Caps, Braces, Sharing Tidies, C%*«t^ e Cases, Tobacco Pouches. DoHs, w* jgh are real works of arts, beautifully dr; es ' sed loys of every sha^.e mi unfcr. au A ' grand assortment Q* niek wel-g • and an „ entirely new stock of PV.>«frvres Araons Babies^re Sf s an^ Wtet' Ma^me' a ?£**? Pa"^w always tn stock.-Tho. Ashburton Art Repository. TH® Next Ohertsey Sale will be held! MOTOAY, JAttUAEY 11, fc 18 9 & 1\ ?|cDOWELIi r SecreUiy



k!?1>?*!Z Se?J^;^ rliroioKSTHn.-. Norton s-Ownoiwte BBa irl confident* recommendea a> a s i lD p] e remedy 4 Indigestion, winch is the cause of nearly alls S o;,s^. "with justice called the Natural Stnsngthener of the Human btOßßach, act as a powerful tonie and gentle penont, are mild in their operatic* and * safe under any circumstances. Sold in bottles, at Is l^d, 2s 9d, 11s, by *H medicine* vendors throughout the worl&



Statutory Declaration.—l, Franz Raabe ■ Ironbark, Sandhurst, in the colony of Vic toria, Australia, do solemnly and sinc&s&ty declare that on the 25th June, 18,71, Biy- son Alfred, six years of age, was accidentally hurt with an axe on, Jus* knee. lat once took all pains to sec,u,i.e medical assistance. How ever, \\\ spite of all efforts, on the 27th AAtgii&t, 1877, the opinion was given by I>r Madgillivray that an amputation of' the injured limb had beoai»e imperative, in order to save liiQ, At tUia junsture I called en M^aww Zander and Sons, procuring some of their Extract of Eucalyptus Globulus, and by the application of the same I had th satisfaction of seeing my son within a fort night out of all danger, and to-day V*ifs recovered. I may just add tha<- was when, the crisis had been reaches ftiplt th,c Extract referred to was (U^i applWl, and I make this soleinj? etc.— Franz Raa?Wa Jtepjarod; at Sandhurst, in the ooioiiy af Tictoria, 1 Australia, this sevejxlree»th day «>f October, one thonaand hwudretl and Reventy-seyeii, beforem*,%^Qo)- tl jp j



If you want your Christmas Cakes to be a success use "Cai/b Be Beat Baking Powder," acknowledged by all to be the best. Leading grocers sell jfc in 0d ? is, knd^s ns. ■■■- ' ' ■ .



Hdi<!<°x VAy's Ointment. — Miners and Workers oif tl>e Gcfidfiolds.— This jnvajuablo and renowned ointment is extensively used and patronised by sitch people to their very great advantage, being easy of application and portable in small compass. When used in conjunction with Holloway's Pills in accordance with the clear and concise direc tions for use which accompay each pot and bo'v.'ti^jre ar,e but few of the diseases which afli'iQfc mankind'wl»M?& ¥$ not yield to the sanative powers of. the combined renjetlfes.. Holloway's Ointment and Pills do not deter riorate by keeping nor by change of climate, and as they contain no deleterious mineral drn« they can be used with the most perfect safety under the most adverse climatic and Ua^i^ry monitions. Ceylon and Indian Teas are cUr^fc f^m thf> Tea Phntntions —CAdvt.V lr Ask for Ninian Hyslop,' and Co.' Irdpei-iai new seasons Pure Ceylon and jiidi'a\iTjas,' Specif prioes,—(Advt,)



" Kv.Mffgf f J$ Prwdeu" destroys Bugs Fleas', Hoth^heeti^; ,f#4 all other insects, whilst quite harmless'^9 j^.mjfst«j animals. In exterminating Beetles the 3,u.c'cjsps tjiig f>owder is extraordinary. Ifc is p#j?tes£f;jp cle:j.n in application. See the article you ourcka^ts "J£eatin*o's," as imitations are oxious aflal j^ie^B(j**jtcji,l. Said in Tins, 6d, l« and 2s 6d .faoln hy" ,fM fovftifaS; JSlttim kif #op an<J C«>/s".V Im^en^'' pure Ceylon mi Wm M^J^ bes n the market^Ai^ 9)



Wanted. CASH Advertisements under this heading not exce«jdtn& SIXTEEN WORDS 1/-. Addresses may be lfftat this Office. TOOTHING w in Cool you so quickly and ■A-^ invigorate the system so much as Ice Cream —H. G. Flower, Confectioner, East Street. 'XT' MAS Young Ladies' Journals, _Z\_ Graphics, Illustrated London News, Pears' Annual, Yule Tide, &c, &c. —L F. Ajjurbwes & Co., Stationers' Hall 12 125 /CHRISTMAS POULTRY. — Orders Vj/ promptly attended to. Also for sale^-Fresh Vegetables every day.— Mhs WmrTiNGTOX, Havelock street. 12 126 WANTED a lady Boarder in a private family, use of piano ; centrally situated ; terms lfis weekly. Apply by letter to "Central" Guardian Office, 12*187 A" ~RE~you coming to Saie of Work in Primitive Church to-night ? Song Service 7.30. Admission free. 12 121 SALE of Work in Primitive Church To-morrow. Open 12 noon. Come early and avoid the crush. 12 120 MISS CARSON, Music Teacher, Burnett Street, Christmas Holi days, December 23 to January 4. 12 122 WANTED— A Strong Boy about 15 years old. Apply, C. M. Brooke, Chemist 12^23 WANTED a strong boy accustomed to horaes. Apply W. T. King ston. 12 H9 WANTED Known.—Great Bargains in Ladies' Cashmere Hose, Under clothing, Pinafores, &c. Come and see them. Handsome Xmas presents now giving away.—M. C, Sboers, Melford House. WANTED KNOWN, a special lot of Hearth Rugs at Is lid, 2s 6d and 2s lid ; worth about doable. W. M. COLUER. ALL Wool Colonial Tweed Suits to measure; fit and workmanship guaranteed; from 60s cash. Robert A&cotut, Ashburton Clothing Mart, Saunders' Buildings. WANTED Known,—For first-class Drapsry and Millinery go to Mblford House ; cheapest shop in town. (See windows) Beautiful Xmas present s being given away. —H. C. Skgers. BHEF.P SHEARS. Having secured a Stock of the celebrated 8.8.A., and as there are very few in the Colony, Shearers are requested to call early.— Robert Alcorn, Saunders' Buildings. WANTEDKnown.~At"ThR Corner' now selling Ladiec' French Shops. 5a lid. See them.—W. H. Collieb. WANTED Known—A Beautiful Line of French Dress Goods, double width. Is lOid ; original value, 4s. —H. C. Segkks, Melford House. WANTED Known.—l have a large stock of Tin and Ironware Goods to select from. Register Grates, Stoves, Portable Boilers, Spouting and Ridging kept in Btock.—J. W. Hardley, East •tree^ 6J202 TO Meet the Times.—l am aupplying Galvanised Iron Tanks from 30s upwards, warranted for twenty years, Force pumps, deep well cylinders of J. W. Harplky, Eos street. 6J201 WANTED Known—That you will . make no mistake for quality and vaviety in English, Colonial, and his hiphly reputed make by calling at J. Moisox. During coming ho]id?.ys dis count for Cash. Repairs done at once. A staff of men always kept ar,d best material and workmanship guaranteed. WANTED Known.--H. Baixsiov has opened those premises in East street next J. Orr and Co., as a Furniture Warehouse. Latest designs in Vienna Chairs, and Iron Bedsteads on vi9W. Having a good stock of well seasoned figured Rimu and Kauri, he is prepared to take orders for Furniture to any design. Inspection invited. 11+61 M" ONEY TO LEND, upon Freehold security, in sums to suit bor rowers. Small amounts can be repaid by instalments, if so desired. Apply to Mb C. W. Poknbil, Solicitor, Mont «omery's Buildings. 9 130