SHIPPING.

POET OP LYTTELTON. Arrived. Yesterday. Mablnapua, s.s., from Greymonth, Sea Bird, brigantine, from Kaipara. Clynder, barque, from Newcastle. Hawea, a s., from Nelson, Plotbn and Wellington. . v Sailed. i?" ■£s****.'■ ■ Yesterday. ' British King, a. a., for London via Rio * de Janiero. a. cy for Dunedin. SHIPPING TELEGRAMS. Auckland, Yesterday. Sailed—Penguin, for Lyttelton. Wellington, Yesterday. Arrived —Te Anau, from Melbourne via Hobart and the South ; Stormbird, from Onehnnga, Taranaki Wanganui. Sailed—Te Anau, for Auckland, via the Fait Coast. Dunedin, Yesterday. Sailed—Wave, for Kaipara. Bluff, Yesterday. Sailed—Barques Conference and Armis tice, for Sydney.

DAILY MEMORANDA.

- 3 « it* Tuesday, May 27. •* and Co., at the Tinwald lialeyards^-Stpck. 'MEETINGS, AMUSEMENTS, Etc . Monday, Mat 26. LCLG.T.: —rAnniveraary Tea Meeting in St Stephen's Schoolroom, at 6 p.m. Borough . Council, at~~Borough~~~Oottncll ~ Chambers, at 7.30. ? s i4 ~. ; Saturday, May 31. vj l ti. * Tovtr Hall—Catholic Church Bazaar Fbiday,-June 6. Ashburton County Council— Council , CVajoabots, 11a.m. l ' . Satcbday, Jum 7 ffakanui Road Board, at: Road Board - efice, Moore street, at 10.30 a.m. .

TRAVELLERS’ GUIDE.

" " Trains Leave Ashburton for Ohbist chubojß and intermediate stations at 7.10 a.m., 10.55 a.m., and (Express) 5.37 *s \ »"t ; ’ * • '/* I '-TPiujrs Leavr Ashburton for Itv arc and South, at 6.50 a.m., 10.25 u.m. t FP? 1- 77(lfxMe£w), And 4,45 ,p. m. —the latter pro ceeding no farther than Timaru. , . Trains f'< Arrive at Ashburton from Chmstohuroh at 10 15 a.m. (Express), ’ c ,4.35 p.m.,.and 7.15 p.m. v Tfuns Arrive at Ashburton from Tdcaru and South at 10.40 a.m., 5.27 plm, (Express), and 8 o.m.

The Ashburton Guardian. Magna Est Veritas et Prevalebit SATURDAY, MAY 24, 1884. The Recidiviste Question.

Beyond forming the text for a good j many political speeches, the federation question cannot be said to have aroused 5 much interest among the people of t Australasia. In England, indeed, the matter has been treated as it it were of 1 vital importance to our well-being, but this has arisen either from ignorance or | from a desire on the part of the 1m- ' perial authorities to find an excuse for doing nothing. When Queensland, on her own responsibility, annexed New Guinea, the Secretary of State for the Colonies was placed in an awkward position. It was against all precedent that such an action on the part of a colony should be upheld, and the diffi culty became still more complicated when it was found that Victoria wished to take possession ot the New Hebrides, while the Fijis were to be appropriated by New Zealand. Simultaneously with this craze for annexation there sprang up the idea of the federation of all the colonies in this part of the globe, and this gave Lord Derby an oppor tunity to carry out his favorite policy of procrastination. He told the colonies in answer to their request that when some practical scheme of federation was formulated it would be time enough to talk about annexing the islands in the South Pacific, and as soon as this was done the English Government would see what they could do to carry out what were supposed to be our wishes. Cer tainly a better way of shelving the whole question could not have been devised, for no sensible man believes that the sanguine anticipations of Mr Service and Major Atkinson, as ex pressed at the Melbourne banquet, given after the Confidence had con cluded its sittings, will be realised in the present generation. Thus it is that the federation excitement, such as it was, has been allayed, and scarcely one of the numerous representatives who have been airing their eloquence of late has thought it worth while to mention it. Still, it is evident that the enthusi asts who believe in the necessity for annexing foreign territory are not to be disposed of so easily. The Rdcidiviste Bill now before the French Parliament, by which the number of convicts in the South Seas is to be largely increased, has had the effect of renewing the agi tation, and the English press has al most universally expressed the opinion that the colonies have good cause for complaint. Earl Rosebery, whose re cent visit-may be supposed to have in creased his interest in colonial affairs, 1 has brought the matter before the House of Lords, where it is now being discussed. That there is real danger to Victoria and New South Wales in the proximity of these recidivistes, or 1 habitual criminals, the off-scourings of Paris, will scarcely be denied, but it is open to question whether the possible position of affairs has not in some de gree been exaggerated. It is narrated of a humorist (Sydney Smith, we fancy) that, on being told an affecting story ' of how a dog had attacked a friend of • his, he professed a desire to hear what • the animal had to say concerning it So ; it is with this recidiviste business ; we want to hear the dog’s story. The French newspapers have exhibited a bumptious tone, and have advised the Government .to assume an uncompro mising attitude, but thisraeansverylittle. The press in France has not the power that it has in England, and seldom re flects the opinion of those in high places. Then, again, it is inconceiv able that M. Ferry would not acced e to the request of the British Govern ment, and thus risk a quarrel that would probably lead to disastrous cohse quences, if the arguments of the Agents-General of the various colonies were as convincing as they are sup posed to be. An article in the Neo Caledonien , the New Caledonia journal, which was published recently, appears to us to present the case fairly enough from the French point of view. Here it is argued that the facts show the number of escapees from the penal settlement who find their way to Aus tralia is very small, and the evil is not likely to be so great as to baffle the efforts of the colonial police to deal with it. It was reported some little time back that Major Atkinson had received a communication on this recidiviste busi ness of such importance as to call for grave consideration, but we doubt if this is more than a flash in the pan. The main question is whether England has a right to dictate to France where the latter shall or shall not deport her criminals, and there is scarcely reason for wonder that Lord Derby is disin clined to act rashly in the matter and decide off-hand to accept the colonial view of affairs. Festina lente has always been the watchword of the Secretary of State for the Colonies, and we are not at all certain that in this instance he is wrong. Nothing is easier than to get up a scare, but it is doubtful whether, if the recidivistes of France were sent to the New Hebrides to-morrow, the criminal roll of the colonies would be greatly affected.

Wo understand that a private telegram was sent to Sir Julius Vogel last even ng. asking if, in the event ef receiving an in fluential requisition, he would contest the vacant seat for Ashburton. Owing to the telegraph office being closed to day, Sir Julius’s determination cannot be known until Monday.

The postponed sixpenny entertainment, in Sc Stephen’s schoolroom, the seond of the series, will be given on Tuesday, May 27, and not on Tuesday week, as pre viously stated. The usual fortnightly meeting of the Debating Society was held last evening, when there was a good attendance of members and visitors. The subject for debate was “ Vegetarianism,” which was opened by Mr Craighead, who brought an array of arguments and facts to prove that the eating of meat was injurious, and that the proper diet for mankind was the fruit of the earth. Mr Gay gill took up the opposition side of the question, quoting authorities to uphold his contention that man’s instinct led him to be carnivorous, and that the necessity for flesh-eating was due to climatic and other reasons. Other gentlemen having spoken on the subject, a vote was taken, resulting in the rejec tion of Mr Craighead’s arguments by a large majority. It was announced that the debate at the next meeting of the Society would be “ Is a change of Minis try desirable?” Mr Shaw leading on the affirmative side and Mr Farley taking up the negative. Next weak Ashburton is to be honored with a visit from Miss Augusta Dargon, who is acknowledged to be one of the greatest -histrionic artists in the world. This lady when she first arrived in Aus tralia created a perfect furore, and both the Press and the public were unanimous in attributing to her decided dramatic genius of a very high'order. Miss Dargon retired from the stage about three years ago, but has determined to make a tour of this colony for the benefit of her health. Her success during the time she has been in New Zealand has been a series of triumphs, crowded houses having greeted her in every town. The entertainment she gives takes the form of readings, recitals and dramatic sketches, the selec tions being taken from Shakespeare, Sheridan and other well-known authors. “ Good wine needs no bush,” and Miss Dargon’a reputation is so world wide that no words of ours ate needed to add to it. It is to be regretted that her stay in Ashburton is limited to a single night, Wednesday next, but we have no doubt that the Town Hall will be crammed on that occasion. The Committee of the Ashburton Racing Club met at the Club’s room last evening. Present—Messrs B. 6. Crisp (in the chair). Purnell, H. Friedlander, Foeks, Quill, Drs Leahy and Ross. It was decided to accept an offer of a train ing track made by Mr Quill. The half yearly general meeting was fixed for Tuesday, 3rd June, at which officers for the ensuing year will be elected. The question of repairs and additions to the Club’s buildings was relegated to the new Committee. After the transaction of

some routine business the Committee adjourned. ; We notice from our English files that a New Zealand sportsman has met with some success at the Gosfocth Park (Eng land) coursing meeting. Mr W. Carver, now on a visit from this country to Eng land, took homo a greyhound slut named “ Arama ” with him, from which he has bred a puppy by Misterton. This puppy (Britain Still) won the Gosforth Gold Cup in March last. The stake was con tested by 128 dogs at LlO 10s each, and in addition to the valuable trophy the winner secured LSOO in cash. A football match will be played on tho Domain on Monday between the Tunaru Crusaders and the local Club. The fol-

lowing players will represent the Ashbur ton Club :—Cockroft, A. Foots, E. Fooka

(captain), Hepburn, Hugonin, Leitch, Lechner, Malcolm, Maude, McLean (2), 2 Mcßobio, Pauling, Reid and Stewart. 5 Emergencies: Venables and Church. i Play will commence at 2 p.m. - A meeting of the Coursing Club was i- held at the Somerset Hotel last evening. :. There was a fair attendance of members, r and Mr Alfred Harrison occupied the chair. It was resolved that the stakes for the meeting to be hold on the 18nh, 1 19th and 20th June should be L2 2s for puppies, and L 3 3s for all-aged. The e closed meeting at which trophies given by different members of the Club will be 1 competed fur, was fixed for the 9th, 10th and 11th July, and the stakes will be- LI Is for aaplin js, L2 2s* for puppies, and ' L2 2s for all-aged ; the nomination and ' draw to take place at the Somerset Hotel ■ on the 7th July at 8 p.m. It was dater t mined that dogs must be owned 30 days , previous to draw by their nominator, to • constitute bond fide ownership, and j further that no member joining the Club afto> June 20th be allowed to run dogs at ' the July meeting. Attention was directed : to the fact that gates had not been pro -1 perly closed on .the Lagmbor estate after - they .had been opened for the purposes of t last meeting, and the stewards wore re-- ; quested to make the necessary arrange t ments in respect to this matter at future , meetings. " At the ordinary meeting of the 1 1.0.0.F..M.C., held in the Oddfellows’ ' Hall last evening, it was determined to r hold a soiree to celebrate the tenth anni f versary of the Lodge. As a proof of the severity of the wea | ther during the week we may mention that the thermometer on the Alford Sta . tion has fallen to 13 deg. Fahrenheit, or 19 deg. below freezing point. 1 On Wednesday, 14th inst., the dwelling house of Mr Samuel Woods at Dromore was totally destroyed by fire. It appears that at the time of the occurrence Mr Wood was engaged, with the assistance of some neighbors, in securing his stacks, which the gale prevailing upon that day threatened to blow away ; and Mrs Wood was also some distance from the house. Two children, one fourteen months and the other three years o d, were in the, house when the fire was first noticed by Mrs Wood, and she barely had time to remove them to a place of safety before the whole building was enveloped in flames. othing of value was saved, and there was no insurance upon the build-

A singular case was heard at thelnver* -... cargill R. M. Oourt yesterday. - A store keeper in town sued a settler for the value of a cheque drawn by him and paid to the plaintiff in the ordinary oonrse of business for goods supplied to a third party. . The defendant had had an account at the BanI', 1 ', but when presented there were no funds, hence the action. The defendant would not swear that the c' eque was not his, but told the following story :—About the date it was drawn be arrived at an up-country township with Ll 3 in cash, and put lip for the night at a store not a licensed house. He had some liquor, and was of opinion from its effects that he had been drugged. Had s ept 24 hours after it, and on coming to ; his senses found he had Ss left. He had never been in the place before. He did not know the storekeeper, and did not . gamble He thought he had spent about 10s in liquor for self pud others. He was ; not aware that he had signed the cheque produced, and got no value for it. To* 4 gether with the cash he missed he must have spent L2O that night if it had not been taken by unfair means. Defendant’s . counsel contended that the cheque was not negociable, as it had a memo, en dorsed on the back that, it was to be paid only into “ D.8.A., to the account of the i party into whose favor it was drawn.” It was therefore not a legal tender for goods in a store as the plaintiff held. The • Magistrate held that the memo, was not ? explicit enough to warrant such an : assumption, and gave judgment for the { amount, and pointed out that the defen dant had a remedy against , the original holder of the cheque, if he had not re ceived value for it. The plaintiff pro duced two more cheques; of the defen dant’s which had b* <• n dishonored.

At the continue* Laron* enquiry yes* torday tin second mete, James Grey, gave ■ t|ie. following oridsac* :—As soon as ire got close to the bar and saw no boat, the captain told me to have everything closed up aft. I supposed that the captain thought that the sea woul t come on board, and as we got on to the bar I was watch* ing for orders from the captain, who was' on tl'.a forecastle Lea*.' • was standing close to the wheel with my back towards it. 1 expecting the sea would come on board, and on looking round 1 saw a . big sea coming up. I pulled my cap hard ovei my eyes and made a good held. The sea then broke on board, and almost washed me away. Directly -the water cleared awayf off the deck I noticed I*that 1 *that the wheels was'deserted, and heard the captain singing pat, “ Put the helm hard a-pors.” I got hold of .the wheel and obeyed his order.. ,’,I saw -nothing of the man who had been at the wheel till we got into smooth water. The vessel was bumping air the time. I was at the wheel,. and heavy seas con tinued ta' wash on board.' While she was striking the helm did hot serve. She kept setting on towards tbs light house till she got into deep water. After she did get clear of the broken water I saw a pilot boat ahead, and steered for it by the captain’s orders. John Hogan, A. 8., whe was at the helm, said—As soon as we got close to the bar the captain sang out, “ Hard a-starboard.” Before I had the helm quite hard a-starboard, the ship struck forward, and then an order was given, Hard a-port.” This I attended to. The vessel then slid a little way along and coma down on her after end. 1 beard something crack, and the m» running at the atern. I knew noth ing more till I picked myaalf up again on the poop. As soon as t got soy breath I looked round at the wheel to take it again, but I saw another heavy sea coming and made for the mizzen rigging. After that sea passed over I saw that the second mate had taken the wheel. The next sea carried the vessel over the barf and then the pilot came aboard. I again took charge of the wheel, and steered the ship up to her anchorage. It was inti mated that the evidence will be santu to Wellington.

A petition ia to be read at the Roman- Catholic Churches in Auckland to-mor row in order to procure signatnm to it for presentation to the Assembly, praying for an amendment of the Education Act. The prayer of 'the petition ia that a capitation grant be given to every Roman Catholic school, based on the genecal average of attendance at Sunday School, and the result of exam ination made under Government inspec- -. tion. That whilst the annual average coat to the Government for each child attending the State Schools is estimated, in the Government returns at L 4, and the result of the closing of the existing Roman Catholic, schools (an event that lies in the discretionary power of year petitioners), would involve the Govern ment ia an extra annual expenditure of some L 5,600, exclusive of -the cost of extra school buildings in many already overcrowded districts, the proposed remedial measure would entail a consider - ably less expenditure to the State, and go far to allay the grievous and reasonable, discontent of Her Majesty’s subjects in the provincial district of- Auckland. It also sets forth that 18,000 Catholics in the Auckland diocese 'are conscientiously opposed to the existing system, and who have in consequence established and maintained eighteen schools, involving an expenditure iu sites and buildings ef about L 28,000, exclusive of any Govern ment grant or cost of maintaining the ' said schools, and L 1,400 children are now being educated in schools without any aid from the Government. Mr H. Feld wick, M.H.R.Jfor Inver* cargill, addressed his-constituents lasi evening. He was well received. The. speech contained nothing of special note, la answer to questions, he affirmed him self a protectionist. He would not inter fere with the Education Act, but was in favor of a grant to denominations for school purposes. A motion was proposed that a vote of thanks be tendered to the member for his address. An amendment that a vote of confidence be passed was declared carried on the voices. A large number abstained from voting,

BOROUGH SCHOOL ENTERTAIN MENT.

The was b large attendance at the Sunday Schoolroom of St. Stephen's last evening, to witness the performance of a number of the pupils now attending the Borough Schools. Mr Dempsey, the head master, .made a few introductory remarks, and apologised for tlve absence of the Chairman of the School Committee who had been unable to attend. The first part of the programme opened with a pianoforte solo, played by Clara Steel, in a very pleasing manner, of which the audience attested their approval by ap. pUuse. A song entitled “ Gallant Com* rades” by » number of juvenile performed followed, then a recitation, “The Maid and her Bonnet,” was excellently ten* dered by Mabel Tresize. The “ Banks ' and Braes ” was very well sung by B. Leebody, and the reciter of “ The Box '' must be complimented on the manner In which it was given. The Mcßaes' High* land dancing was, of course, a feature in the evening's entertainment, and: ably assisted by Piper McQaiuo, who, by-the way, is uot a pupil of the Borough school, phased the audience immensely. The duet, “ Bygone Days,”- was very fairlv rendered, and a' recita-iuu (“ The Quack Doctor ”) brought the first part of the elder port bn of the performer#’ duties to an cud. A number bf songs were then given with great precision by some of the pupils m the infants’ school, wbloh showed caioful t.bm.jg ua the part o< their mistress,

THE ABHBORTON GUARDIAN, SATURDAY, MAY 24, 1884.



.FARMERS Grain! . f|IHE undersigned having Leased from ■' 'JL Jijf T., Bullopk that very commo r- •? dions IRON GRAIN STORE in West ■ •, street, is prepared to REOEIVOB AIN or any kind of Produce, and STORE the ili •' ■:* same-at the very LOWEST RATE. Jf 529 T. H. ZOUCH. fi 3p/ LB.-. A GEICULTURAL MACHINE SHOP. .ba«i :w;Gkarles Bay, f WAKANUI ROAD, ASHBURTON, SvaiNSBR, Millwright, Reaper and , . * Binder Expert. .frtir .‘ . - : L Ktuim~&t Machinery repaired with" despatch, and on reasonable terms. Ex tras of all kinds; orders taken for the i 1! latest'lmproved reapers and binders, and the best twine. Sewing machines re paired. 10 800 TN JtE WALSH & O’CONNELL’S X Du solution of Partnership. '•is&do .J a i-i-i.r D, O’CO N NELL begs to inform his . n ./ nomerons friends and the public gener ally that, , having taken over the entire v -Stock owned by the late firm in Manches ter street south, valued at £2OOO, he will hild a Clearing Sale for three weeks only, commencing on SATURDAY, MAY 17th, 1884. N.B.—This is a genuine sale, a» posses ~, of the .premises must be given op at C i ''the end of above term. - *' / D. .O’CONNELL, l l Manohostor street south. ON SALE AT THE NOVELTY EMPORIUM AND GENERAL PROVISION STORE, PURE VINEGAR, in Bottle or Draught BEST'PICKLES, in Bottle or Jars. ASSORTED JAMS, in Stone Jars, p “better and cheaper than any others in the market.” MUSHROOM CATSUP, best quality. i ’ • , /Ginger Wine, Sarsaparilla Cordials J Ginger Brandy, Raspberry in cases.. | Lemon Syrup, Peppermint VJLime Juice, Gloves above are. all locally made, ahd as tjbieir quality and cheapness must beat the imported article out of the mar ket heads of families will do well to. patronise them. a; j .S. E. Poyntz, BJRNETT STREET, /\rj; ; ■ . Ashbdrton. s a: P BO I A L TERMS will be allowed to PURCHASERS OP PIANOS ’ l: ‘ * FEOM £6O UPWARDS SOB THIS NEXT TWO MONTHS, spm . in consequence of being largely a i.. . overstocked. ':l4*;■ ■■'»/ " 1 ■ 200 PIANOS TO SELECT FROM BY VABIOJB MAKERS, including all the principal and Continen tal manufacturers. Brinsmead and Sons, Erard, Collard and Gollard, Broad wood, Lipp and Sphn, s Playel, Bord, the Leipziger model, Dres den model and mkny others. Milner & Thompson Ashburtow, 44X y. JONES, Aosmt.



Wanted TENTH Anniversary Star of the East Lodge, No. 62. Wr ANTED Known Comfortable Lodgings for one or two boarders. Apply, Guardian office. 5 988 WANTED— A good General Servant, Apply, at once, Mrs Catgill, Tan cred street. 5 1025 WANTED —A Man to deliver the Guardian west of Railway lino. Apply office of thia paper. __ V*7ANTED—Boy to. milk and make himself useful. Apply J. H. Baine, Maronan, Hinds. 8 92L MAY 26, Temperance cheer at the Church of England School. WANTED —Tenders to Feed off 140 acres Turnips. Particulars apply, John Uoylb, Upper Bangitata. 6 788 VT/■ ANTED, immediately Every one V\ to read Hates and Co.’s adver tisement. 4 748 ri V ICKETS, la Gd, may be had every -1 where. WANTED— Every one that was unsuc cessful in Hates and Co.’s art union to read advertisement. 4 749 THE Anniversary Tea Meeting will, bo held in the Church of England Schoolroom on Monday, May 26th. TV/ANTED —At once, Improvers and V\ Apprentices to the Dressmaking. Apply, Mrs .Kennedy and Miss Oahbhon, Compton’s Buildings, Moore street, Ashburton. 6 1018 WANTED Known—Best Bice, 3d; Sago, 4d ; Tapioca, 5d ; Flemington Factory Cheese, 6|d per lb.—J. Mo Gbeoor, Tancred street, opposite the Arcade. 4 640 WANTED to purchase Good Lard in any quanti'y ; also, Sound, Small Pickling Onions. Apply, S. E. Poyhtz, Novelty Emporium and Provision Store. 5 758 • rpiEA on the Table at 6 p. m. WANTED —For the country, a General Servant, must be a good plain cook and able to milk. Apply to Mrs W. B. Denshire, 'at Mrs Leggett’s, Moore street, Ashburton. 5 1012 WANTED Known—The cheapest house in town to buy Millinery, Dolmans, Jackets, Dress Stuffs, etc., is H. C. Segers’s, Sealy’s buildings, East street. First-class goods marked with a small profit. New goods now open. 2 234 MAY 26, the oldest- Lodge in Ashbur ton will eat, drink and be merry. WANTED KNOWN— Robert Elston, Bill Poster, Theatrical Aoent, etc., Town Hall, Ashburton. Theatrical companies and others visiting Ashburton should communicate with the above. Orders by post or telegram promptly attended to. 760 c GOOD Tea at the Good Templar enter tainment. WANTED Known —For sale cheap, a Three and Four-Roomed House, Half Acre of Land ; two frontages, situated on East Belt, near Wakanui road. Terms easy. Also, 6 Acres in English grass, with county water race through it. Apply W. C. Dayis, next Oddfellows’ Hall, Ashburtoa. 5 765 \\T ANTED Known—That Jones and VV Bradshaw, next Mr Lancaster’s butchers shop, East street, are now offer ing Pig Feed, Chick Wheat, Horae Feed, etc., etc., etc., cheaper and of a better class than any other in the tjwn. All goods delivered free of charge in town. - 9 iOZ WANTED— The public who are in want of Boots to inspect our win dow before purchasing elsewhere. As far as style and cheapness we are determined not to be excelled. Boots for everyone, and at any price. Large stock of women’s best prunellas from 7s 6d ; men’s half sole and heeling, 4s 6d ; women a do, 3s 6d ; girl’s do, 2a 6d. Nokes, Leicestdt Boot Warehouse, Burnett street. 12 1107 VETERINARY SHOEING FORGE. WANTED Known— W. T. Kingston (late with J. R. Steel, Blacksmith) begs to announce to the public of Ash burton and surrounding district that he has commenced business in a now shop erected on the Wakanui road,' next 0. Ray, Engineer, Millwright, etc. (nearly opposite Central Hotel), and trusts to re- { ceive a fair share of public patronage. All shoeing done in his usual style, and guaranteed the best workmanship. Re- j pairs neatly executed. Estimates given { for builders’ ironwork. 3 552 j



Special Advertisements. E W WORK Copies of Mr Bowbon’s Book “ Cheese, Butter, and Bacon,” can be obtained a* this office. Price, 2s. Roberts, paxton & 00, ABE CASH PURCHASERS OF WHEAT BEANS BARLEY PE 4.S OATS OOOKSFOOT AND RYE GRASS SEED. They supply farmers wi h the best quality Large Cornsacks, at the lowest market rates, and will make liberal Cash Advances against Grain placed in their hands for shipment to London or else where. ROBERTS, PAXTON & Co. , Late P. Cunningham and Co’s offices, Corner of Manchester and Lichfield Sts.. Christchurch. 3 523 Meech and Co. DO not, as a rule, care to blow about the Excellence of their Goods, but' when they find that they can offer induce ments which no other house in Ashburton can possibly do, they feel justified in rushing into print to let the general public know that they will be studying their own interests by purchasing from the makers. MEECH ~AND CO., CABINET MAKERS, UPHOLSTERERS. UNDERTAKERS, &0., &0., &c,, BURNETT STREET, ASHBURTON. Being supplied with the latest improved Machinery, they are able to turn out Fur niture, & c., in all tfte newest designs, and at prices which defy competition. Farmers and others wishing to make their homes comfortable should pay this Srtn a visit, and they will find that BECH AND CO. can supply every Household requisite at prices which, to meet the times, will really surprise them. Brackets and all other k nde of Cutting done r or the trade. 376



Special Adrertisment. B. C. Brown & Co, FASHION HOUSE, •HIWTQHUROH, j~yATI mHeh pleasure id anneaacing the ARRIYAL FROM LONDON •r EXTENSIVE PURCHASES Ex Aorangi, Bombay, British Qaeeo, Ruapehu, and lonic, Including THE LATEST PRODUCTIONS Suitable for the AUTUMN AND WINTER SEASON. THE ULSTERS, JACKETS, MANTLES, FUR CLOAKS, FUR CAPES & TRIMMINGS, DRESS MATERIALS, FLANNELS, BLANKETS Etc., Etc., Are for Excellence or Quality and Design, THE CHOICEST EVER SUBMITTED GREAT CARE HAS BEEN BESTOWED IN THE SELEC TION OF THESE GOODS TO MEET THE VARIED TASTES OF ALL CLASSES. The internal alterations to various De partments are now completed, which RENDERS TBK SHOW ROOMS AMONG TH*« MOST SPAOIODS in thh COLONIES And gives Inc&basbd Accommodation t« DRESS, MANTLE-MAKING AND MILLINERf DEPARTMENTS.



E. C. BROWN & 00. beg te return Thanke for Past Support, and Solicit a Continuance of Favora and Kind Recom meudationa. Fob STYLE, QUALITY, . AND V A LU E go to E. C. BROWN & CO., F»A SHION HOUSE,” Ohbis roapECH.



Special Advertisement g T A TIO N B E Y. Commercial, Plain, and Fancy. ACCOUNT BOOKS' PRIZE BOOKS SCHOOL BOOKS & REQUISITES (SchaolfcCommitteea supplied) TOYS & FANCY GOODS. Andrewes Bros., BeeKSKAitss, (JStati»nbu*, &o. ’ - ASHBKRTO3S.



The undersigned is now landing PRIME NEWCASTLE COAL for household purposes. | Also en hand, BEST NATIVE COAL AND BLACK PINE FIREWOOD. Building Timber at Prices to suit the Times, ALPHEUS HAYES, Coal and Timber Merchant. WILLIAM COLLINS, Menagei.



INTENDING PURCHASERS OF CLOTHING FOR THE SPRING AND SUMMER SEASON Should visit the NEW ZEALAND Clothing Factory’s BRANCH, Where they can select from the LARGEST TABLET F OF FASHION ABLE GARMENTS, Manufactured from sound and reliable New Zealand Tweeds. The well-known reputation enjoyed bj the Firm of Selling a GENUINE ARTICLE AT WHOLESALE PRICE ' Has resulted in an increase of Busfheas during the past season, ann they can now boast of having Twenty-one Retail Branches in New Zealand, thus enabling them to increase the Factory produce, economising both nuterial and labor, ann ensuring to their patrons a further benefit in the shape of a' still Lower Rate of Wholesale Price SHIRTS, UNDERCLOTHING, HATS A CAPS, PORTMANTEAUS, And every requisite at Wholesale Price. Ashburton Branch : BAST STREET.



GRAIN SEASON 1884. THE NEW ZEALAND LOAN AND MERCANTILE AGENCY COM PANT (LIMITED). Capital, £3,000,000. Reserve Fund £210,000. RAKAIA, CHERT SE Y, AND METH YEN AGENCIES. Mr 0. W. TURNER, the Company’s Local Agent, will be in regular attend ance at CHERTSEY: ON TUESDAYS, from 11 a.m. till 2 p.ra. METHVEN: ON THURSDAYS, from 12 till 4 p.m. RAKAIA : At all.times during the week. Every information as to Cost and Arrangements for SHIPPING GRAI can be obtained on application to C. W. Turner, AGENT, 2 353 Rakaia, Chertsey, and Methven.



F YOU WANT GOOD AND STRONG FURNITURE, GO TO DAVIS’S CHEAP FURNITURE AND BED DING MANUFACTORY, BAST f!TP i'i E T SOUT H, ASHBURTON. . fjIVEP-Y article Sold at Chriatchnrib U Prices and >. nranteed beat of naterial and workmanship.



FUNERALS CHEAPLY & COMPLETELY FUKMBHEI) v| FOR SALE—A Compact Farm, con taining 130 acres, sub-divided into four paddocks by substantial gorse fences; well watered, and within an easy diatanco of a school. F. FERRIMAN. J MPORTANT TO AGRICULTURISTS DEATH TO THE BIRDS. The Undersigned has just received a consignment of DOWN’S FARMERS’ FRIEND FOR PREVENTING THE SMUT IN f WHEAT, BARLEY, OATS, &c., The Ravages of the Slug, Grub, and Wire Worm, and the incursion of Birds and Vermin. It will also promote the Germination and Growth of the Seed, and increase the produce of the Crop equal to a change of seed. A Tin is sufficient for Seventy-two Bushels of Seed, which can be dressed and fit to sow in a qsarter of an hour, and is easier and drier for the drill at the time of sowing than any other plan, In using it no Lime or Brine is required. F. FERRIMAN.



Special Advertisements. COMMERCIAL Stationery, Account Books, Presents, &c. £L . M. JONES, East Street. 11 123 ENGINE | ENGLISH LETERS from £5 10a. Genuine Waltham Levers, from £3 10a. All watches guaranteed two years. Special attention to repairs, which are guaranteed twelve months. G. ADAMS & CO, Practical English Watchmakers, 246 High street, Christchurch, Opposite City Hotel. 5' 959



N OTICE— OTICB — J. A. Persson CABINETMAKER, UPHOLSTERER & SHOP-FITTER, Wakanui Road (near Post Office), Begs to thank his customers for past favors and to ann .unco that he is now prepared to execute orders for all desses of suites of furniture in tapestry, repp, velvet, leather and horse hair, and to suit every one. Furniture upholstered and polished. Mattresses re-made and car pets re-laid. People from the country will dowel! to pay J. A. P.’s eatablish noota visit before purchasing elsewhere. All work entrusted to him will be faith • fully carried out, and his priors will defy competition. o Agent for Walter Gee’s Venetian Blinds J. B. Mansfield, Monumental Mason FUNERALS CONDUCTED ON REASON ALE TERMS. J. BALL/VNTYNE & CO., HAVE now OPENED UP Extensive Shipments of NEW WINTER DRAPERY, A large Choice and Magnificent assort ment in all the Departments, bought under Special Advantages from the manufacturers. All GOODS Marked at LOW PRICES, as their rule is to CLEAR OUT THE STOCK EVERY SEASON. J B and Co. are Manufacturers of MENS’ YOUTHS’, and BOYS’ CLOTH ING, an industry which they have lately commenced on the premises, and which has proved a great success, the cut and workmanship of all garments being under special inspection. Also, MANUFACTURERS OF HATS AND CAPS of every description. la off every £ Discount for Cash, DUNSTABLE HOUSE, Christchurch. 5 100 8 K APOLOGY. \ve promised some time ago to supply the public with full particulars of our new stock of winter goods ; but since a closer examination has been made, we find the variety so much greater than we antici pated that with ths limited space at our command such a course would be im practicable, We may, however, state that ••»•«»•••••!*••••••••••••••••••••••••••# ; Ouk Supply of : : FANCY COATINGS • : and : : TWEEDS ■ : From tfe Home Markets • : SURPASSES ; : Anything We Have • : Hitherto Received. • * To encourage Colonial Manufactures, and assist in keeping Colonial wealth within the colony a» far as that can be done by the efforts of a single firm, we have received a fine selection of T WEEDS from Kaiapoi and Oanaarn ; also a splen did assortment of MOoGIEL TWEEDS, manufactured only for the bespoke trade. As these goods have been awarded highest honors at the Sydney and Melbourne Ex hibitions, they require-no further recom mendation at our hands. The success which we have already achieved in Ashburton, and the reputation we now enjoy for accurately fitting the human figure, will be a sufficient guaran tee that style, fit, and other essentials can always be relied on.



CRAIGHEAD AND CO., CLOTHIERS, TANCRED STREET, ASHBURTON. ANKRUPT STOCK. B Invoice value £1648. NEW GOODS. NEW GOODS JUST OPENED. Christchuch, May, 1884. — Sir, —We hereby accept your offer of £I2OO for the Drapery, Clothing and Fancy Stock in the Estate of Messrs Hudson, Ridley and Co., as shown on invoices, amounting to £1648, which are in our hands for settlement by arbitration on behalf of the English credi tors. M. HARRIS A. MOORE / and 459 6 11 297 5 7 82 17 4 92 3 3 63 0 8 Trustees. JOHN BALLANTYNE, English Creditors. 8 esses, Henry Parnell Co., clothing, etc 6 cases, Tillie and Henderson, containing 180 doz shirts ... 2 cases, I. and R. Morley, hoiseiy, collars and scarfs... 2 cases, Copestake, Hughes, Crampton and Co. , laces, collarettes, curtains, etc. ... 2 cases, Sharpe, Perrin and Co, frocks, pelisses, robes, cos tumes, etc. ... 1 case, Rylands and Sons, Limited, containing ribbons and ties 3 cases, Smith and Lester, containing flowers, hats and bonnets 8 cases, Brown, Davies and Co., Limited, fringe, gimp, purses, crinolettes, under clothing ... ... ' ... cases and bales, Caldicott and Sons, cretonnes, shirt ings, towels, flannels, serge 132 13 9 cases, David Hyam and Co., containing fancy goods of all kinds... ... ... ... 131 17 case, A. E. Mackintosh, containing paintings, land scapes, etc. ... 17 14 61 18 7 53 3 10 256 0 3 46 cases. Invoiced va1ue..,1648 0 2 This stock represents an actual retail value of £2300, for which we only gave £I2OO cash. Now we intend to ollor it to you at the actual invoics pric», by which you save nearly 10s in the pound in new goods, seasonable, and just opened, which will suit you these hard times and also pay us. SALE TO MORROW AT 10 a.in H. B. MAY AN I) CO, THE QAl.Ii, HIGH Si’KßEl', ’ihrietcburoU. $ IQH



Dyspepsia, biliousness, nervousness ?nd miserablencss all cured with Hop Bitters. Sec —[A DVT.] Rqbust and‘b!ooming health in Hop Bitters, and no family can afford to be without them. Read.— [Advt.] “ Rough on Rats.” —Clears out rats, mice roaches, flies, ants, bed-bugs, beetles, insects, skunks, jack-rabbits, gophers. Drug, gists. The N.Z. Drug Co., General Agents. 2 The Bad and Worthless are never imitated or counterfeited. This is es pecially true of a family medicine, and it is positive proof that the remedy imitated is of the highest value. As soon as it has been tested and proved by the whole world that Hop Bitters was the purest, best, and most valuable family medicine on earth, many imitations sprung up and began to steal the notices in which the press and the people of the country had expressed the merits of H. 8., and in every way trying to induce suffering invalids to use tlieir stuft instead, expecting to mat e money on the credit and good name of H. B. Many others started nostrums put up in simi lar style to H. 8., with variously devised names in which the word “ Hop ” or ‘‘Hops ” were used in a way to induce people to believe they were the same as Hop Bitters, a U such pretended remedies or cures, no matter what their style or name is, and especially those with the word “ Hop ” or -‘Hops” in their name or in any way connected with them or their name, are imitations or counterfeits. Be ware of them. Touch none of them. Use nothing but genuine American Hop Bittcis, with a bunch or cluster of green Hops on the w 1 ; te label, and Dr Soule’s name blown in th glass. Trust nothing else. Druggists and ch.mists are warned against dealing in imla lions or counterfeit '



IUR. Gorged Livers, Bilious conditions, consti pation, piles, dyspepsia, headache, cured by “ Wells’ May Apple Pills.” 5d and is boxes at druggists. The N.Z. Drug Co., General Agents, 2 “ German Syrup.”—No other medicine m the world was ever given such a test of its curative qualities as Boschee’s German- Syrup, fn three years two million four hundred thou sand small bottles of this medicine were dis tributed free of charge by Druggists in the United States of America to those afflicted with Consumption, Asthma, Croup, severe Coughs, Pneumonia and other diseases of the throat and lungs, giving the afflicted undeniable proof that German Syrup will cure them. The re sult has been that Druggists in every town and village in civilised countries are recommending it to their customers. Go to your Druggist and ask what they know about it. Sample Bottles 6d. Regular size 3s. 6cl. Three doses will relieve any £ase.— [Abvr.] Holloway s Ointment and Pills combin both sanitive and sanative powers in a high degree—by the former term .is understood their ability to preserve health, by the latter their capability to restore health. With these reme dies at hand no invalid need be at fault to guide ' himself or herself safely through the many trials ] to which everyone is subjected during our long , and ofttimes inclement winters. Coughs, colds, , ulcerated throats, diptheria, whooping cough, ] can be successfully treated by well rubbing this ( Ointment upon the chest, and by taking the Pills, During damp foggy weatherasthmatical sufferers will experience the utmost possible relief from S the inunction of the ointment-on all tender- E chested persons will save endless misery by a adopting this treatment,—[Advt.j *