THE JEWS AND THE EDUCATION ACT.

The following evidence was given by Mr Shrimski, before the joint Committee on Education last ses sion :

Hon. the Chairman: You are aware there has been a large number of peti tions to Parliament this session in re ference to the subject of education ? You know generally the subject of those petitions?—Yes. You area member of the Hebrew persuasion ?—I am. How many Jews are there in New Zealand ?—According to the last cen sus i,355, 1 believe. Do your people take advantage of the State system of education ?—They da • • w They have no conscientious objec tion to their children attending the State schools? —Not the slightest. Do you believe in secular education? —We do. Then are you opposed to the Bible being read in the State schools ?—We are. Would your people forego sending their children to get the advantages of education in the State schools if the Bible was read in them ?—To a great extent. Our object is to have our children educated with the rest of the population, so as t j grow one family. If you bring the Bible into the school you create a bar and an. ill-feeling among the children which you can never erase from their memory. So we strongly object to Bible reading in the State schools. Have you any schools solely your own?—Only Sunday schools. Who conducts them ?—The rabbi in each place, and volunteers. Do you not think the non-reading of the Bible lends to crime?-—I do not think so. I mean as far as Bible reading is concerned. With us it is read at home and in the Sunday schools. Are you aware that the Catholics have a conscientious objection to their children attending the State schools?— From their statement I believe they have.

Do you know they have schools at their own expense ?—I believe they have. Do you believe in denominational education throughout the country ?—I do not. Why ?—First, it has on the Continent of Europe created a great deal of bitter feeling between classes; this has been shown clearly up to the present day. Then, as far as we are concerned, we have been misunderstood. It is thought that we are keeping to ourselves, and do not wish to associate with our neighbors, whereas our desire is quite the reverse. Our object is that our children should associate with those of the general population, and that all should grow up educationally as one race. Then you approve thoroughly of State education ?—I do. Would you suggest any means for removing the grievance of the Catho lics?—-! cannot do so. Hon Mr Holmes : Do you think the Catholics or Episcopalians who object to the present system have an equitable claim to grants for separate schools out of the Consolidated Fund? —That I cannot go into. I confine myself now to the views of our own people. Hon Mr Reynolds: Did the Jews ever 'object to send their children to the Otago schools when the Bible was read in thorn ?—No. They are a peace able, quiet, community, and they did not wish to make any complaints, but at the same time they felt that it was hurtfultothemselves and their children. They never complain. Even under the tyranny which has existed in Russia they put up with it. Hon Mr Holmes; Do not the Jews accept the Old Testament the same as we do?—Yes, they do; and that is read in their Sunday Schools. Hon Mr Barnicoat: Do you think any great evil would arise to the State system if those who object to it were allowed a separate grant for their onn schools—a grant proportionate to the number of scholars in their schools, which should be open to all children, with a conscience clause ?—Yes. That system marks off children as belonging to a different denomination, and they are at Once taunted with it. ' Do you speak from experience?— —Yes. I was brought up in such schools, and I have seen the same thing ( In the colony. Are.you aware of any New Zealand school established on that system?— Yes. I have heard complaints. Where have you seen such schools ? —ln Otago, They did not work satisfactorily? Yes; but still there was a great deal of ill-feeling among the children. Do you know anything about the Nelson provincial system ?—I have heard it was similar to that of Otago. Have you any reason to believe that white a separate grant was made to the Catholics in Nelson, the system was endangered thereby ?—I cannot say; I was not there. Mr Barron: Do the Jews attach importance to religious instruction? — They do. Is it considered of the first import ance?—Decidedly. How is religious instruction imparted to the children?—After they leave the day schools they go once or twice a week to the school at the synagogue, and they go there on Saturday and on Sunday. That is purely for the purpose of ‘ religious instruction? —Solely. They keep it distinctly apart from instruction in general knowledge?— Yes. As a matter of fact, different classes tot teachers would be required to give instruction in general knowledge and in religion?—Just so. Have you ever found the moral tone of your children lowered, or their rel j- Sious convictions disturbed, by their eing educated at the State schools ? Not at all Has your form of religion been in existence long ?—I thing it has, long before any form of religion known to ' us now. Longer than the. English or Catholic :.^Church**-From history, I believe it has, , Do your co-religionists ever try to convert others to your form of faith ? 1 We never do. Do you know how many Jewish children have been sent to the indus- i (fill schools ?—As far as I know, none.

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Sporting. SUMMER RACES. For District Horses only—see Rule I. To be held on the RACECOURSE ON THURSDAY, DECEMBER 27, 1883. Judge—S. Saunders. Stewards—J. Ivess, M.H.R., E. G. Crisp, 0. C. Fooks, W. Saunders, A. Harrison, |and L. E. Corsbie. Treasurer—J. C. Bell. Starter—H. Brittan. Clerk of the Scales—A. Harrison. Clerk of the Course—W. Martin. Handicappers—Messrs S. Saunders, £. G. Crisp, and C. C. Fooks. Pboobamme : 12.30 p.m.— Counties Hubbub Race (a handicap), of 25 sots ; over six flights of hurdles, about Bft 6in high ; nomi nation, 1 sor ; acceptance, 1 sor. l£ miles. 1.15 p.m.— Selling Hubble Race, of 15 sovs ; over fire flights of hurdles, about 3ft 6in high : no weight under lOst; post entry, 1 sor, to be made with Secretary immediately after Counties Hurdle Kace ; winner to be sold for 15 sots, any surplus to go to the funds. l£ miles. 2 p.m.—CooNTiKs Handicap, of 40sors; second horse to save his stake; nomi nation, 1 sor; acceptance, 2 sovs. l£ miles.



2.45 p.m.— Novel Race (a handicap), of 25 sovs ; nomination, 1 sov ; accept ance, 1 sov ; the winner to be sold, the proceeds going to the fund ; weights will be declared immediately after the Counties Handicap is run. 1 mile. 3.30 p.m.— Town Pl vte, of 20 sovs, for all horses that have never won an ad vertised stake exceeding 15 sovs; en trance, sovs ; weight for age. miles. 4.15 p.m.— Christmas Handicap, of 30 sovs ; nomination, 1 sov ; acceptance, 1 sov; weights will be declared after Town Plate is run. l£ miles. 5 p.m.— Consolation Handicap, of 10 sovs ; for all beaten horses during the day ; nomination, 10s, to be made im mediately after the Christmas Handicap is run ; acceptance free ; to be notified within ten minutes of declaration of weights. 1 mile. RULES. 1. A district horse shall mean any horse that has been commonly resident in the Counties of Ashburton or Geraldine from September 27, 1883, and up to the date of the forthcoming meeting, and owned by a person who has resided in one or both of the said Counties during the same period. 2. General rules of Ashburton Racing Club and Canterbury Jockey Club racing rules strictly adhered to, and new scale of weight for age adopted. 3. Five per cent, will be deducted from the gross of all moneys payable in accord ance with programme, for expenses of the course. 4. All disputes, claims, and objections arising out of the racing shall be decided by the stewards, or whom they may ap point, their decision on all points con nected with the carrying out of this pro gramme to be final, and entries will only be received subject to these conditions. 5. All nominations and acceptances go to the fund. All entries and nominations to ba ac companied by entrance fees, name and age of horse, and colors of rider, and in the hands of the Secretary, addressed to Beecher’s Central Hotel, Ashburton, not later than 9 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 1. Weights will be published on the morn ing of Saturday, Dec. 15, and acceptances for the races to be paid to the Secretary as above not later than 9 p.m. on Satur day, Dec. 22. J. O. BELL, 10 771 Hon. Secretary.



v. mm k PUBLICATIONS. The following Government Publics tions, -nith others, can be obtained at the Office of this Paper : Mines Act, 1879 Mining Companies Act, 1872 Mines Act Amendment Act, 1872 Canterbury Rivera Gaming and Lotteries Debtors and Creditors Act Debtors and Creditors Rules Stamp Act Railway Tariff Amendment Companies Road Boards Fencing Act Amendment, 1882 Local Elections Corrupt Practices Licensing, Act Licensing Amendment Acts affecting Agriculture and Stock Education Agricultural and Pastoral Societies Cruelty to Animals Protection of Animals Brandr and Branding Dog Registration Drainage



Conveyances. LONGBEACH ROYAL MA.II COACH Leaves Longbeach for Ashburton daily (Sundays excepted) at 7.30 a.m., Waterier; 8.10 a.m., Ashton 8.25 a.in., Wheatston* 8.45 a.m., arriving at Ashburton in timi for the 10.24 express from ChristchurcO to Timaru. The coach leaves the coach stables, Wakanui Road (opposite Central Hotel), Ashburton, at 4.50 p.m., arriving at Longbeach at 7.30 p.m. Parcels or orders left at any of thr above places wiU receive strict attention Fares —Through single fares, 5s ; return same day, Bs. From this date RETURN! FARE at SINGLE RATE!?, on Saturdays only, between Waterton and Ashburton. W. E. BOND, Proprietor, 427 c Longbeach. mIN WALD AND MOUNT SOMERS I RAILWAY.



MOUNT SOMERS AND ANAMA ROYAL MAIL COACH, This Coach leaves Hood’s Hotel, Moun Somers, for Anama Railway Station, at 7.30 a m. and 5.35 p.m. every Tuesdaj and Saturday; returning to Mount Somer on the arrival of each train. Parcels and Luggage punctually attended to. Single fares, 9 s; return, 3s. LFORD FOREST HOTEL. Who has again taken the hotel at Alford Forest, would be glad to receive a call from his old friends and as many new ones as can make it convenient to give a look in. JOHN HOOD Hotels John Tisch, Good accommodation for horses. 1328



HBURTON HOTEL, ARCHIBALD M'COLL (for many years Manager of the late Sir Cracroft Wilson’s Rangitata Station) begs to in form his numerous Friends and the gene ral public that he has taken possession of the Ashburton Hotel, which has been greatly improved and entirely re-furnished and re-decorated, and is now replete with every convenience and comfort. A. M'Cull would, therefore, assure his patrons that they will have every atten tion bestowed on them. Excellently Furnished PRIVATE APARTMENTS for FAMILIES. All Liquors kept in stock e under the special supervision of the oprietor, who will guarantee them to be of the best de scription and quality. The Hotel is situate close to the Ash burton Bridge, and the Stabling (being now under the Proprietorship of Mr James W, M‘Rae, late ol the Somerset Stables), is sufficient guarantee that Coun try Visitors will meet with every Ac commodation in that respect. 1330 Balt. PROGRAMME CARDS in very neat styles, with Pencils and Ribbons, printed at the Guardian Office, W'wt street



Business Notices. PATTERN DEPOT, MRS HODuE, Dressmaker, TANCiIED ST. (opposite the Arcade), Begs to intimate to the Ladies of Ashbur ton and neighbourhood that she has Winter Dress Materials that can be dis posed of exceedingly cheap. Ladies Dresses and Underclothing made at the shortest notice. Registry Office for Domestic Servants. l 8 320



Agricultural machine shop. Charles Ray, Wakantti Road, Ashburton, ENGINEER, MILLWRIGHT, REAPER & BINDER EXPERT. All kinds of Machinery REPAIRED, with despatch, and on reasonable terms. Extras of all kinds; orders taken for the latest improved Reapers and Binders, and the best Twine. Sewing Machines re paired. 10 800



jsr 0 eF • A. TIC Persson, E. CABINET-MAKER UPHOLSTERER and UNDERTAKER Begs to inform the inhabitants of Ash burton and surrounding districts that he haß REMOVED from his old premises to more commodious ones, situated in Wakanui Road, NEXT TO THE POST OFFICE, And can sell as cheap as any house in Christchurch. All the latest and newest designs of Fur niture, Bedding, etc., etc., received direct from Home every month. Furniture of all descriptions at lowest prices. Shop fitter etc. Agent for Walter Gee’s Vene tian Blinds; J. B. Mansfield, Monu mental Mason. An inspection invited. 1423



JIOR SALE AT THIS OFFICE. The New Bankruptcy Bill, 1883. The Chattel Securities Act Amendment Etc, Etc., Etc. THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN. Published Daily, Can be obtained from the followin AGENTS, who will receive orders : Jones, H. M. Clark, F. ... Andrewes, L. F. ... Carstens and Co. ... Bevan,R. Jephson, 0. P. H... Dellow, James ... Schoolmaster ... Lambie, J. ... Harris, W. Hood, J. Patterson, W Hudson, M. Knight, H. Hitchcock, H The Triangle East street East street East street East street Tinwald . SMayfield, Hinds Seafield Kyle Winslow Mount Somers Chertsey Waterton Alford Forest Methven



Stud. HORSE CARDS neatly and cheaply printed in all colors and designs at the Guardian office. mHE Imported Thoroughbred Steeple chase horse QUAMBY will travel the Ashburton district during the present season. Particulars see cards. Apply JOHN CARTER, 9 515 Grove House, Ashburton.



riHO Travel in the Hinds and Bangitata JL districts the Clydesdale Entire Horae YOUNG SIR COLIN- For particulars apply to CHISNALL BROS., 10 633 Ohinemuri.



rpO Travel in the Rakaia, Methven, JL Hororata, and Dunaandel districts YOUNG BJLU SLIGHT, (Dapple Gray), A good upstanding carriage horse or hack, stands 16| hands. Young Bluelight is out of an Arab jnare—imported from Sydney by Sir Cra croft Wilson—by Bluelight. Terms—L3 for single mare ; L2 10s for two or more; guarantee L 4 ; payable May 3lst, 1884 ; groom fee ss, payable on first service. See future advertisements for urther particulars. Apply to CHARLES INDER, 10 632 South Rakaia.



PYTHON WILL Stand at Ashburton the same as usual. Pedigkbe —Python is a bright bay horse, bred by the Hon. E. K. Cox, N, S. W, He stands 16 hands high, by Kyogle out of Nutcut, dam of Dagworth, Hercules, Al, and Ella, all the greatest performers in the Australian colonies, under heavy weights at all distances. Kyogle by William Tell out of Cassandra, dam of Yattendon. William Tell by Touchstone, imported from England. Owing to an accident when a two-year old, Python was never trained or raced. A glance at the tabulated pedigree will be sufficient to show that Python is one of the grandest and stoutest thorough-bred horses at present in New Zealand. 9 610 Apply to the Groom in charge.



rp he Hackney Stallion, THE WAIF, will serve Mares on the Lowcliffe Estate. Terms—L3 ss, with free run till Ist January, 1884, after which a charge of 2a 6d per week will be made, The Waif is by Castaway, dam Fanny, an imported carriage mare. Fanny was repeatedly shown in the carriage class at Christchurch, and has never been beaten. Also, the Draught Stallion Young Major By Old Major. Young Major’s three-year-old unbroken colts from Lowcliffe mares have invariably topped the market at the annual sales in Christchurch. Terms —L 3 ss, with free run till Janu ary Ist, 1884, after which a charge of 2s 6d per week will be made. N.B.—No m*res will be allowed to be removed until all fees are paid. 10 642 mO TRAVEL THIS SEASON IN ASHBURTON ANDSURROUND ING DISTRICTS, The Clydesdale Horse PRETENDER. PKDKIREE. Pretender is a dark bay with black points, rising nine years old, with good bone and substance ; stands 16Jr hands high, splendid temper, good action, and a quiet worker. Pretender is by Prince Charlie (imported from Scotland by Mr W. Boag) out of Maggie by King Fergus (imported from Scotland by Mr David Lines). Maggie’s dam imported from Tasmania. Pretender gained second prize at the Northern Show as a two-year-old in 1876. He also took second prize in 1877. Terms—£2 for the season, guarantee £3, payable oa the Ist January, 1884, and 5s groomage. Groomage fee payable on first service. Will be in Ashburton every Saturday. For further particulais apply to HAY SMITH, Or to the Groom in charge. 9-559



TO STAND THIS SEAS »N, 1883. The pure Clydesdale Stallion DUNDEE (46). Dundee is a beautiful bay, seven years old; bred by Mr Robert Wilkin, Christ church. Sire Prince Charlie (4) (im ported); dam Charlotte, by Lord Haddo (imported; 2nd dam Jeaa, by Cromwell (imported). Terms—£3 each cash first time of service, or four guineas end of season. Grooaage fee ss. Every care taken but no re sponsibility. The above figures refer to Draught Stud Book for New Zealand. J. CARTER, 9-560 Grove Farm, Tinwald.



f Travel this Season, in the South 1 Rakaia and surrounding districts, 1883, the celebrated Stallion KING O’ THE VANQUISHERS. KING O’ THE VANQUISHERS, rising 4 years, is a beautiful bay with splendid action and line temper, and has got more bone and hair of the right sort than any .other colt of his age in New Zealand. PEDIGREE : The King was bred by Messrs Fleming and Medley, out of their famous brood mare Miss M Cormick, imported from Melbourne. Miss M'Cormiek was pur chased by the Ute David Nesbitt from M'Cormick Bros., Tasmania, and was specially selected for her breeding quali ties—the correctness of that judgment has now been fully verified. Miss M'Cor mick by Lincolnshire Hero; gd by Black Champion. (See New Zealand Stud Book.) King o’ the Vanquishers is by that famous stallion Young Vanquisher, im ported from Scotland by the late David Nesbitt; g sire, Vanquisher, first prize at Oamaru in the 3 yea* old class. Young Vanquisher’s dam by Loch fergus Champion, g d by Champion, better known to breeders by the name of Blair’s Champion. As a 3-year-old, Young Vanquisher was first at Geelong, third at the Grand National, Melbourne; as a 4- year-old, first at Geelong and second at Ballarat the same year. He was after wards purchased and imported to New Zealand by Mr Holly, of Christchurch. LEONARD WHITE, 10 664 Proprietor, South Rakaia.



J rnO Travel Ash'ourton and surrounding JL districts the celebrated thorough bred horse KINGFISHER. Kingfisher is a dark brown horse standing 1C hands high, and is admitted to be one of the most powerful thorough bred horses in the A.ustralasian colonies, and has proved himself a very sure foal getter, as will bo seen by the following:— In 1880, in Hawke’s Bay district, King fisher servod 98 mares, and was success ful in getting 02 foals. Further particulars apply to ED. COOKSON, Ashburton ; 10 725 Or Groom in charge.



rpO Travel this Season in the Ashburton _L district, the Thorough-bred entire Daniel O’Rourke. Daniel O’Rourke was got by Sledmere (a), dam Brunette (a) ; by Tadmor, dam by Hetman Platoff—Birthday, by Panta loon— Honoria, by Camel. Sledmere, by Daniel O’Rourke, dam by Sleight-of-Hand —Hampton (brown) mare. Daniel O’Rourke has been a very good per former on the turf : he has proved him self such by winning the Christchurch Cup and Derby in 1876. If mated with good mares he can produce good racing stock. He is the sire of Badsworth, Sir George, and others too numerous to particularise. A horse of his description should bo well patronised in the district. Daniel will travel the following districts: —Kyle, Wakanui road, Waterton, North and South of the River, Longbeach, Winslow, Tinwald, and remain in his box the end of the week at Mr Beecher’s Central Hotel until Monday. Terms —L 45s par mare, payable Ist January, 1884. Groomage fee ss, pay able on first service. For further particulars apply to t'a groom in charge. 10 661 R. H. PEARPOLNT. TO Stand this Season the imported powerful and fashionably bred thoroughbred horse CASSIYELAUNUS. Bred by Mr G. Newing in 1869, got by Oaractacus, his dam Oampanelle by citock well —Florence, by Velocipedi—Marga rette, by Actteon—Snowball, by Prime Minister —Vesta, by Delpluni High flyer. Oaractacus (winder of the Derby in 1862), got by Kingston—Defenceless, by Defence. See stud book for full pedigree. Cassivelanus is a bright bay, with black points, standing over 16 hands, and show ing immense power and great quality. As a two-year-old he won two races at New market, beating large fields. Oaractacus is now the most fashionable as well as the moat desirable representa tion of the Venison blood Kingston was in every respect bred to stay. His sire, Venison, proved himself a horse of undeniable stoutness, and it is worthy of remark that during his career as a three-year-old he travelled on foot his circuit, which the more modern won ders (Fisherman and Rataplan) accom plished by rail. It is stated upon reliable authority that Venison walked upwards of 900 miles, ran fourteen, and won twelve times in his three-year-old racing season. . . . Oaractacus is in every way most worthy the notice of breeders who fancy the Venison and Defence blood (and who could object to the latter especially 1) more particularly as he—as well as bear ing a marked resemblance to his hand some son in other respects—has a good temper. . . . He is one of the large



stamp, but, like, his sire, .a nice-sized, level made horse, with plenty of quality and racing points, and most likely to get racehorses.”— Copperthwaite's Sires of the Present Day. Sire of various winners and first favorites for the forthcoming New Zea land and Canterbury Cup—Envious, hair Agnes cult; also, sire to Encore, late winner of thejuunedin Tally-Ho (Steeple chase, Miss King filly, and others too numerous to particularise. Will travel throughout the district, of which notice will be given, and any fur ther information on application to MB A. HOBBS, Owner, Quill’s Hotel; or from MB T. QUILL, 10 Gsi Ashburton. Publication. IN THE PBESS, AND WILL SHOBTLY BE PUBLISHED, “OUB DOMESTIC BIBDS.’ BY ALFRED SAUNDERS. This Book, written by an old New Zea land colonLt, will be found to contain the most modern and complete information upon the Breeding, Bearing and Manage ment of every description of Domestic Poultry; suggestions for the improve ment of Poultry Shows ; all that is known about the principles to be observed in the mating of Breeding Stock; and some w ell defined rules for selecting, with certainty, the moat economical and beneficial de scription of food for any animal, from a baby to a mouse. It will show the best sort of fowls to keep, and the rules for selecting them ; and, whilst condemning the cruelty and mischief of many common practices, it will point out how to keep poultry with certain profit, in brilliant health, and producing abundance of eggs at every season of the year. 240



Government Notice. rjiHE V. R. PUBLIC TRUST OFFICE OF NEW ZEALAND. Atention is directed to the provisions of the Acts establishing this Office, and to the advantages placed thereby within the reach of every colonist. Subject to such provisions, the State offers to every per son : I.—About to make his or her Will or Codicil. I 2. —Intending to provide for Wife and Children or others by deed of Settlement. 3.—Settling Property by way of Mar riage Settlement. 4 —Desiring to renounce the Trusts of a Will, having been appointed Executor or Trustee under the same. 5. —Having acted as Trustee, Executor or Administrator, wishing to be relieved oi the burthen of Trustee hip or Adminis tration, the option of us ijg the State ma chinery, and gives an absolute guarantee against loss of funds by fraud, peculation, or dishonesty. Every information may bo obtained from ALEANDER LEAN, Agent at Christchurch; Or from B. 0. HAMERTON, Public Trustee^ Wellington, 12th May, 1882.



Public Companies. F 111 E INSURANCE. Lowest Rates of Premium. Insurers Share Profits without any Liability whatever. THE AUSTRALIAN MERCANTILE UNION INSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED. Capital ... £250,000, With power to increase. Twenty per cent, of the profits divided annually amongst the policy holders. Directors: John Blyth, Esq., of Messrs Jehn Blyth and Co., President Alfred Shaw, Esq., of Messrs A. Shaw and Co., Vice-President Joseph Webster, Esq., of Messrs Joseph Webster and Co. Robert Reid, Esq., of Messrs Warn® and Reid Stanford Chapman, Esq., of Messrs Vit goo, Son and Chapman. List of Shareholders: John Blyth, Esq.. J.P., of Jshn Blyth and Co., merchants, Melbourne Alfred Shaw, Esq., Wm. Hughes, Esq., Matthew Gill, Esq., of A. Shaw and Co., importers, Melbourne, Brisbane, etc. Gavin Shaw, Esq., J.P., merchant, Mer> bourne W. McLean, Esq., O. McLean, Esq., of McLean Bros, and Rigg, iron mer chants, etc., Melbourne A. Currie, Esq., of A. Currie and Co. merchants and shipowners F. S. Roberts, Esq., Henry Meeks, Esq., of Briscoe and Co., iron merchants) Melbourne, Sydney, etc. , ©, Whittingham, Esq., J. Whittingham, Esq., merchants and millowners, Melbourne # Edward Duckett. Esq., wholesale Iron monger, Melbourne W. F. Moffatt, Esq., Wm. Peacock, Esq., , of Robertson and Moffatt, drapers, ' Melbourne % Joseph Webster, Esq., of Joseph Webster and Co., Melbourne J. S. Peterson, Esq., John Whiting, Esq., of Wm. Peterson and Co., tea mer chants, Melbourne James Dodgshun, Esq., Mayor elect o! Melbourne Joseph Dodgshun, Esq., of James Dodg shun and Go., warehousemen Robert Reid, Esq., of Wame and Reid, warehousemen James McDougall, Esq., D. Mo Dougall, Esq., of Messrs Sands and McDou gall, wholesale stationers A. Rowan, Esq., J.P., of De Castella and Rowan, wine growers William Brooks, Esq., Melbourne Paper Mills John Thompson, Esq., of Kilpatrick and Co., jewellers, etc. Hon. James Service, James Ormond, Esq. of James Service and Co., merchants Melbourne. A Thomas Swallow, Esq*, J.P., P.T. Der ham, Esq., of Swallow anq Ariell, biscuit manufacturers, Melbourne, mes Miller, Esp of James Hiller and Oe jute manufacturers, i Ed. Baines,Esq.,wholesale, Ironmonger, Melbourne J. A. Davies, Esd., miller,Rlohmonb Wm. Dean , Esq.,of Wm. Dean and 00., oil and colour merchants. F. 0 Lange, Esq., of Lange and Thone , man, merchants D. Beath, Esq., of Beath, Soilless and Co., warehousemen and manufao* turers 0. Smith, Esq., J.P., J. A. Fielding, Esq., of Smith, Winn and Fielding, malt sters and merchants i Thos. Alston, Esq., J.P., of Alston and , Brown, drapers 0 0. Moore, Esq., J. Christie, Esq., F. J, Spinks, Esq., of Moore, Christie, and Spinks, merchants, Melbourne Geo. Robertson, Esq., publisher, Mel bourne Sydney, etc. Geo. Ramsden, Esq., miller, Melbourne H. N. Alcock, Esq., J.P., of Alcock and Co., billiard table manufacturers John Lorimer, Esq., W. Graham, Esq., of Connell, Hogarth, and Co., mer chants, Melbourne O. H. Traill, Esq., manager Oriental



Bank Hastings Cunningham, Esq., John E. Smyth, Esq., of Australian Mort gage and Agency Company, limited P. Nettleton, Esq., J.P., wool merchant A. Newell, Esq., of Newell and 00., mer chants S. Chapman, Esq. of Virgo#, Son Mil Chapman, merchants. P. Throssell, Esq., of Throasell and Tan* kard, maltsters A. and R. Coughey, win# merchants, Melbourne J. A. Kitchen, Esq., of J. Kitchen and Sons, candle manufacturers R. T, Blackwell, Esq. of Brooks, Robin son and Co., glass, oil, and color merchants T. J. Sargood. Esq., H. Butler, Esq., of Sargood Butler and Nloholl, ware housemen, Melbourne and New Zea land J. Paterson, Esq., J. R. Laing, Esq., John M. Bruce, Esq,, of Paterson, Laing, and Bruce, warehousemen, Melbourne O. Fenwick, Esq., J.P., of Fenwick Bros. warehousemen W. K. Thomson, Esq., J.P., S. Renwiok, Esq., of James McEwan and Co. iron merchants, Melbourne. Davies and Campbell, solicitors, Mel bourne R. Harper, Esq., of R. Harper and Co,, spice merchants and millers 0. R. Parsons, E q., Melbourne agent South British Insurance Company James Thomson, Esq., shipowner, Mel bourne F. E. White, E«q., of A. Shaw and Co. .3 merchants, Brisbane w. G. Stephens, Esq , of Stephens and Watts, drapers A. Parker, Esq., of R. Goldsbrough and Co., Limited W. E. Adcock, Esq., of Adcock, Bros., merchants Hon. J. 0. Francis, 0.M.G., of Franch and McPherson Charles Campbell, Esq., of 0. Campbell and Co., lime and cement merchants John L. Roberts, Esq., director City of



Melbourne Bank A. B. Bobinson, Esq., commercial editor of the Age 3. B. Simmons, Esq., commercial editor of the Telegraph Wiseman Brothers, woollen warehouse* men A. Jack, Esq., of A. Jack and Co., whole sale stationers H. J. Langdon, Esq., J.P., of H. J. Langdon and Co., dryaalters J, T. Bussell, Esq., manager Melbourne Exchange Hugh McNeill, Esq., of Briscoe and Co., Dunedin 0. Forrester, Esq., Victoria Sugar Com pany John Binnie, Esq., of George Webster and Co., merchants &c., &c., &c. Christchurch Board of Directors: William Pratt, Esq., Chai man Henry Thomson, Esq., M.H.B* William Si range, Esq. John Frith Boberts, Esq. H. Hobday, Esq, J. McYEY BAIRD, Mnungcr for New Zealand. Offices: Hereford street West, Adjoining Union Bank. Insurances against l ire effected on almost every description of property. All Losses promptly settled in Christ church. Agents for Ashburton and District: 088. * ea nf



Business Notices* Nrmurrayvs HBUR Take time by the fore lock.” The circumstances of social life are widely different in these colonies from those at Home, and therefore the colonial market requires different treatment. This fact Robert Murray, PRACTICAL WATCHMAKER, East street, Ashburton, was not long in learning after his arrival on these shores, and he at once set his attention upon supplying WATCHES, which, while constructed with every regard to accuracy and reliableness in time-keeping, are also supplied with extra heavy cases, to resist the wear and tear of colonial life. He has just received an other supply of watches, and invites ! attention to prices. Celebrated Engliso levers, made expressly for R. Murray, specially suited for colonial wear, wit extra heavy cases, all the latest improvements, at L 6, L 6 6s, L 6 10s ; higher classes, L 7, L 8 10s, LlO 10s, and Ll2~ 12s; Rotherhams, L 6 10s. Printed guarantee with each watch sold; Attention is called to the Clocks, Jewellery, and English Plate in stock, and to the fact that all kinds of REPAIRING are done on the promises and GUARANTEED. R. MURRAY’S SHOP is CON SPICUOUS by the “ REGULATOR ” of his own manufacture which occupies a place in his window, and serves as an authority on mean time to the town. Watches free and saf* by post on re coinl of P. 0.0 730c-960



Notice of Removal. REMOVAL. To Let. Having taken the Premises known as Montgomery’s Corner, I am prepared to let my Business Premises on the Waka nui road (with or without dwelling). SHOP, with Fixtures, 18ft 6in x 28ft, with Show Room same size. Dwelling consists of 5 rooms, with scullery, etc. Apply, 8 H. M. JONES. Boarding Houses, &c. PRINCE ALBERT BOARDING HOUSE AND TEMPERANCE HOTEL C. TRUCKLE begs to return thanks to his friends and the public for their patron age since he has taken oyer the Prince Albert Boarding House, and trusts by always keeping a good table and accommo dation for boarders and travellers to re ceive a continuance of the same. Private rooms for families, 0. TRUCKLE, Prince Albert Boarding House and Tem perance Hotel, near Cookson’s Stables, Wills stbbbt, Ashburton ; next Odd fellows’ Hall, and one minute’s walk from tho Railway Station. Charges strictly moderate. 944 Medical. jyj” ONK ’ S NEW ZEALAND Herbal Remedies. DIARRHCEA, DYSENTERY, &c., Completely conquered by Monk’s Herbal Extract (Registered), Price 2s 6d and 4s per bottle.



The above “Extract” is one of the moat marvellous discoveries of the age. Its effects are instantaneous, and never fail in chronic or acute cases, however severe. The great properties of this medicine consist in its never producing costive* ness, no matter how freely used, and its being perfectly harmless and purely her bal, yet curing Diarrhoea, Dysentery; Eng lish Cholera, etc., with the greatest cer tainty. TESTIMONIALS. Bangiora, July 7, 1881. Sir, —Having (carefully examined the N.Z. Herbal Extract, I find it to be skilfully prepared vegetable preparation, possessing the properties of the plants from which it is derived in a highly con centrated state, a fact which I have veri fied by evaporating a fluid drachm placed on a watch glass over a spirit lamp. On weighing the result, a dark green extract, I found the weight to be 14J grains. On further submi ting the extract to analysis I found it to be rich in tannin. In a large number of cases of ordinary diarrhoea, as well as in many chronic cases and in dysentery, Ihaveprovedit to possess great specific control, added to the unusual cure in a majority of diarrhoea medi- I ts, that it does not subsequently oon eate the bowels. 1 feel satisfied that, from the number of trials I have been enabled to make of it in a somewhat ex tensive practice, it is a most valuable addition to modern therapeutics. The following cases are taken at ran dom from my note book ; Case No. I—Mrs M , West Eyre ton, suffering for two years from chronic dysentery, which had reduced her almost to a skeleton. After a fortnight’s trial not only had the diarrhoea stopped, but the commenced eating meat without pain, and the usual concomitant vomiting. In two months she had gained 181bs weight. Case No. 2—A 6., child, aged five years. Fortnight diarrhoea. Was effectually cured on third day. (Signed) Charles DeLaoy McCarthy, M. A., M. 8., etc., Trinity College, Dublin. Surgery, Bangiora, July, 1881.



MONK’S NEW ZEALAND HERBAL MIXTURE FOB NEURALGIA, Price, 3s 6d per bottle. The Mixture acta like a (charm in the above painful disease, and gives almost instantaneous relief. Testimonials to prove the efficicacy of the “New Zea land Herbal Mixture,” can be seen at the Agents. From Gapt. Kennedy, U.S.s. Hauroto, Port Chalmers, Feb. 7th, 1883. Dear Sir,—Thanks for the medicine you were kind enough to send me. I have only to say that in my case—a severe attack of neuralgia in the head—it afforded me considerable relief. It has also the advantage of not being in the least nau seous, like most remedies. I remain, dear sir, yours faithfully, A, Kennedy. Mr H. D. Monk. Sole Wholesale and Retail Agent for Ashburton County, J, M. CAMBRIDGE, Pharmaceutical Chemist. Sole Proprietor, H. D. MO.NK, 1058 Dunedin, New Zealand.



Medical >0 WELL’S BALSAM OF A SOLD by all CHEMISTS and STORE KEEPERS. Observe the Trade Mark Lion, Net, and Mouse.” POWELL’S BALSAM of ANISEED.— The effects of one teaspoonful taken .n a little water before going to bed is extraordinary. No family should be without it in the winter - Sold by Chemists and Medicine Vendors throughout the World, is lj£d and as 3d per per bottle; a great saving in taking family bottles, ns each. Established over 50 years. Prepared only by THOMAS POWELL, Blackfriars Road, London. For coughs, bronchitis, in FLUENZA, COLDS, &c. For coughs, bronchitis, in FLUENZA, COLDS, &c. For coughs, bronchitis in. FLUENZA, COLDS, " |*OR COUGHS, BRONCHITIS, FLUENZA, COLDS, Ac. - IN 'OR COUGHS, BRONCHITIS, IN FLUENZA, COLDS, &c; W 1 ILL LOOSEN the PHLEGM immc-t Idiately.-—The Dean of Westminster, Verger writes: “I was advised to try this Balsam of Aniseed; I did, and ..have found great relief. It is most comforting in allaying irritation and giving strength to the voiof,’’ Lionel Brough, Esq., the writes: I think it ah invaluable tncdicineibt members of my profession, and have always recommended it to my brother and. sister artistes. ” _ 'T'RULY an EXTRAORDINARY EX. i PECTORaNT.—Mr. Ullctt, of Bury, Hunts., writes to Messrs. Palmer s Son, Ramsay :—“ Having been in the habit of using Powell’s Balsam of Anbeed-for a great number of years, I have great pleasure in bar ing testimony to its incomparable effects hs an expectorant. I always find a single dose gives immediate relief, and a small bottle effects a perfect cure.” ■ L Wholesale Agents in the Australian and New Zealand Colonies— Elliot Brothers, Eyers & Solomon ; Felton, , Grimwalde & Co.; F. and S. Falk, Fauldjno .& Co.j, Rocke, Tompsit, & Co.; Rosenthall & Co.; Kempthorne, Prosser, & ,Co.;. S. Hoffenung & Co.; Hemmons, Laws, & Co.; Berkley, Taylor, & Co.; atid ktl other wholesale houses. Proprietor— ThomAs Powell, Blackfriars Road London.' *' DEAFNESS.— Quacks calling them selves ‘ ‘Doctors,’ 5 ace utterly ruin ing the organs of hundreds suffering from deafness, charging from L 5 to L2O for so doing. I have two infallible remedies (No. 1, deafness arising from Colds ; No, 2, the thickening, of the parts of the Tympanum) from recipes.aent me by those world-known Anrista, the date 'and pro* sent Senior Surgeons;of the Royal>Dis pensary for Diseases .of the Bar. —Send stamps , fur particulars :to T. B. Hakna fokd, Auckland, N.Z,. 1270



GRATEFUL—COMFORTING. EPPS’S 000 OA. BREAKFAST. BY a thorough knowledge of the natural laws which govern the operations of digestion and nutrition, and by a careful application of the fine properties of 3 well selected cocoa, Mr. Epps has provided our breakfast tables with a delicately flavoured beverage which may ,ns many heavy doctor’s bills. It is by the ad cions use of such articles of diet that a constitution may be gradually built up until strong enough to resist every ten dency to disease. Hundreds of subtle maladies are floating around us ready to attack wherever there is t weak point. We may. escape many a fatal sh*ft by keeping ourselves well fortified with pure blood and a properly nourished frame, See article, in the Givil Serviu Gazette, Made simply with boiling water or milk. Sold only in packets, labelled : JAMES EPPS AND 00., HOMOEOPATHIC CHEMIST, LONDON. ALSO, EPFS CHOCOLATE ESSENCE



Keating’s Powder. Keating’s Powder. Keating’s Powder. Keating’s Powder. Kills Bugs, Fleas, Moths, Beetles This Powder is quite harmless to ANIMAL LIFE, but is unrivalled in destroy ing' Seas, bugs, cockroaches, beetles, moths in fdis, and every other species of insect. , Sports men will find this invaluable for destroying fleas in their dogs, as also ladiesjor their pet dogs. THIS ARTICLE has found so GREAT a SALE that it has tempted others to vend a so called article in imitation. The PUBLIC are CAUTIONED that the tins of the genuine powder bear the autograph" of THOMAS KEATING. Sold in tins only. Keating’s Worm Tablets. Keating’s Worn Tablets. Keating’s Worm Tablets A PURELY VEGETABLE SWEETMEAT, both in appearance and taste, furnishing a most agreeable method of administering the only certain remedy for INTESTINAL or THREAD WORMS. It is a perfectly safe I and mild preparation, and is especially adapted for children. Sold in tins by all Chemists and Druggists. Proprietor, THOS. KEATING, London STEEDMAN’S SOOTHING POWDER FOR CHILDREN CUTTING TEETH. CAUTION TO PURCHASER The value of this well-known Family Medi. cine has been largely tested in all parts of the world, and by all grades of society, for upwards .of FIFTY YEARS. Its well-earned eaten* rpivc sale has induced SPURIOUS IMITAi t lONS, some of which in OUTWARD PPEARANC E so closely resemble the ori anal as to have deceived many purchasers. 1 he proprietor therefore feels it due to the public to give a special caution against the use of SUCH IMITATIONS. Purchasers are therefore requested carefully to observe the four' following distinctive ch aracteristics, without which none ar genuine :



1st —In every case the words JOHN STEEDMAN, CHEMIST, WALWORTH, SURREY, are engraved on theOovernmcn Stamp affix to each packet. 2nd—Eacfl Single Powder has directions to: the dose, and he words, John Chemist, Walworth, Surrey, printed thereon. 3rd—The name, Steedman, is always spell with two EE’s. 4th —The manufacture is carried on sole s at Walworth, Surrey. Sold in Packets by all Chemists ana Medi cine Vendors. Kxmfthokn, Feosskr and Co ASK for POWELL'S BALSAM o ANISEED . POWELL’S BALSAM of ANISEED “Sir,—l have for a long time suffered from a severe cough and tried all manner of remedies. Dr. Liberecht advised POWELL’S BALSAM of ANISE£D; : it cured me after a few days. You are at liberty to use this letter in hopes that others may benefitbf Ht«~ I am, Sir, Yours. &c., ... Tl j ALBERT COUNT POTOOKI.”