SHIPPING.

POST OP LYTTELTON. •Arrived. Y KBTERDAT. Wakatu, b.b. , from Kaikoura and Wei* lington. Alert, schooner, for Wellington. Eawatiri, s.s., from Westport. Hauroto, s s., from Port Chalmers. .. Wareatea. s.s., from Westport. . To-day. Te Aqao»-a.f.i from Meljboorne. . -Sailed 12STSRDAT. • Qplqniat* schooner, for W aitara. RoieU, barque, for Newcastle. Wakatu,'s. s,, for Kailroura and Wel lington. Kawatiri, s.s., for Westport. Wareatea, s. a., for W. stport. Hanroto, b. 8., for Sydney via Welling ton. SHIPPING TELEGRAMS. J vcklans, T ester day. Sailed—Pelham, for Greym»uth. Wellington, Yesterday. Arrived Mawhera, from Lyttelton Wanaka, from the S'.nth. Dunedin, Yesterday. Arrived —Ringarooma, from the North John Unox; kom Newcastle. V ' of the South, for Grey mouth ; Te Anan, for the North.

DAILY MEMORANDA.

AUCTION SALE-. Saturday, Mat 24. Mr Tho«. Bullock, at the Arcade, Burnett street —Towii Properties and Sundries Messrs Matson, .Cox and Ce., at Tatter sail's —Live and Dead Stock Tuesday, May 27. |gaiaen # ;Oox and Go.', ; at the TinwtJd ■ ■'llalßyirds-^-StoOk. MEETINGS, AMUSEMENT'S, Etc. Monday, May 26. C o.Q.T.—Anniversary Tea Meeting in St Stephen’s Schoolroom, at 6 p. in. Bertxtgfa Council, at Borough Council Chambers, at 7.30. '! Saturday, Mat 31. Town Hall—Catholic Church Bazaar £*■*.• . ■ Pbid-.y, Junje 6. Ashburton County Council —■ ,Vt Council Chambers, 11a.m., Sati BDihr,’Jusi 7 Wakanui Road Board, at Road Board office, Moore street, at 10.30 a. m.

The Ashburton Guardian. Magna Est Veritas et Prevalebit THURSDAY, MAY 22, 1884. The Vogel Fetish.

The excitement caused by the an nouncement that Sir Julius Vogel was to again enter Parliament as mem ber for the East Coast has subsided as rapidly as it arose. “Love that is t*o hot and strong Burneth soon to waste ” says the old song, and the enthusiasm of the Gisborne electors seems to have partaken of the same quality with a necessarily similar result. Only a few short days ago we received intelligence that meetings had been held, al which a a unanimous opinion was expressed that all the other candidates should retire, leaving the ex-Agent-General in ' undisputed possession of the field. • Two of the aspirants for political honors were quite willing to adopt this course, but Mr W. L. Rees absolutely refused to give way, and declared his intention to contest the seat against all comers. Indeed, it is difficult .to believe that anybody knowing Mr Rees’s former political views could have expected mother answer from him, and the argu ments he put forward in support of his resolution to oppose Sir Julius appear to have so completely convinced the electors that they have forsaken the latter candidate, and the battle will after all have to be fought out between the local men. So far as can be gathered from the telegram received from Gisborne, Mr Rees’s principal objection to Sir Julius Vogel is that he simply desires to obtain a seat in Parliament in order to more easily prosecute a personal claim against the Government for a large sum alleged to be due to him for floating certain New Zealand loans in the Lon don market. Whatever truth there may be in this assertion, it is evident that the argument carried conviction to the hearts of the East Coast electors, and after having invited the late Agent- General to come forward, and obtained an enunciation of his views, they coolly throw him over. Not the least curious part of the whole affair is that if Sir Julius had been returned it would not have been upon his general policy, but simply because he was sup posed to have enough influence in England to enable local loans to be successfully floated. Taking Mr Rees’s analysis of motives to be cor rect, both the constituents and the prospective member had the same object in view, namely that each was to use the other as a catspaw. Now, however, the whole position of matters is changed, and the coming election which has caused the eyes of the colony to be turned on the East Coast of the North Island during the past week or so has dwindled into a mere local concern, of no interest to any body outside the district immediately affected. Mr Rees is, indeed, the only candidate of whom anything is known, and it cannot be said' that his reputation is altogether an enviable one. He is generally considered to be the champion windbag in a colony that has rather more than its fair share of such men; his role is to play Patroclus to the Achilles of Sir G. Grey, and it is reported that the greater man is to lend his assistance to the lesser during his electoral cam paign, Whether Sir George has suffi cient influence to ensure the success of his protege remains to be seen, but whatever the result may be all interest in the election has evaporated since the Gisborne people deserted Sir Julius Vogel. But if the Vogel fetish has been de stroyed in the constitucncj which at first appeared so anxious to obtain the whilom Premier’s services, evidence is not wanting to show that in other quar ters his temporary stay in the colony is regarded as an opportunity which should not be lost for placing him in Parliament. The New Zealand Times, for example, draws on its. imagination, and expressesan opinion that Sir Julius may be asked to stand for the Ashbur ton seat; while our Timaru morning contemporary, following in the footsteps of our Wellington friends, who fancy they know our wants better than we do ourselves, ventures to say that the late Agent-General “ would very likely meet i a hearty welcome” if he chooses to come here and (‘spend a few weeks among the people and look after the matter himself.” We do not think that there would be found a single per son in the whole electorate of Ashbur ton so foolish as to entertain a notion that Sir Julius Vogel would serve us as well as a candidate chosen from the district itself; and even if such a re quest were to be made and acceded to there would not be the re motest chance of his being returned. The present position of politics in the colony is peculiar. There is every in dication that we are on the eve of troublous times, and it is at periods of depression that men lose their heads and bring themselves to believe that matters will only be righted by the intervention of a special providence. This special providence in some people’s eyes appears to be Sir Julius Vogel, who is regarded by them as a sort of deus ex machina, whom fate’ has des tined to set us on our legs again. How one man is to compass this gigantic work is not easy to sec, and this wor ship of a fetish is one of the most unhealthy signs of the times. A lead ing paper in Otago, which has gone well nigh rabid over the prospect of Sir Julius Vogel’s return to Parliament, ventures so lar as to assert that the Ministry will do tKeir best to defeat his object. This is manifestly absurd, for the simple reason that the presence of the late Agent-General in the House would render the Government more powerful by still further disorganising the Opposition than is the case at pre sent, and it is this very disorganisation that has constituted the chief strength of the Atkinson Administration. In spite of the efforts of his friends it becomes every day more doubtful whether Sir Julius will obtain a seat in Parliament. The people have long ago, whether rightly or wrongly we will not attempt to decide, lost faith in his political honesty of pur pose, while they are beginning to have doubts as to whether he is the great financial and administrative genius he was considered in past days. It is shrewdly suspected that Mr Rees’s supposition, that this anxiety to re-enter colonial politics is due to there being a Vogelian axe to grind, is not very far

from the truth. So far as the Ashbur ton constituency is concerned, it may be safely predicted that should Sir Julius decide to contest the vacant seat he will soon discover that we will not be contented with what the East Coast people threw aside.

We would remind our readers that tho meeting convened by Mr Purnell for the purpose of taking into consideration the advisability of inducing a suitable, candi date to contest the Ashburton seat with Mr Wason, takes place in the upper room of tho Town Hall building this evening. It is needless to point out that the matter to be discussed is of the highest impor tance, and no doubt the electors will muster in good force. As there is every chance of there being a contest for the vacant- seat, all qualified persons whose names are not on the Electoral Roll should get them put on immediately, as the writ may be issued any day. We notice that the names of many qualified to vote are not on the present roll, and this is an omission which should be recti fied without less of time. Last evening a running match for Ll 5 a-side took place between Kenny ard Betts. In the first heat of 100yds Befts received 3yds start and-won easily. In the second heat, 150yds, Betts was allowed syds, and Kenny running in better form was only beaten by half a foot. Betts having won the first two heats the match was decided in his favor without contest ing the third. A 100yds match for Ll 5 between the same men, both starting from scratch, then took place. In this event Kenny unfortunately fell at the start, and Betts of course won very easily. A general meeting of the Coursing Club will be held at the Somerset Hotel to orrow evening at eight o’clock, when the programme for the next meeting will be arranged. At the same time the pro gramme for the final meeting, to be held in July, at which the special prizes will be competed for, will also be arranged. At yesterday’s meeting of the Geral dine County Council a communication was road from the Ashburton Council, covering copy of petition from real ients on both aides of the Lower Rangitata, and the Rangitata Island, praying for the erection of sheep bridges along side and attached to the railway bridges over the Rangitata river, and asking t e Geraldine Council to vote a sum towards the work, and seek the co-operation of the Road Boards. The estimated cost of the work h LI, 160. The Temuka Road Board, the Chairman said, had promised to give Ll5O, and the Geraldine Board was, he understood, williog to contribute. It was decided to communicate with the various Road Boards and learn what amount the Coun cil would need to vote to make up half tho cost, it .being understood that as the residents north of the river will be equally benefited, one-half would be found by the Ashburton County. It was stated that the Public Works Department would erect the bridge it paid for, and might even maintain it afterwards. Mr Balfour estimated that such a bridge would save at least two days’ travel with at ck be tween Ashburton and Timaru. To-d.iy a foot race of 100 yards, be tween Hyland and Kenny for LlO a aide, took place on the road opposite the Cen tral Hotel, Kenny was allowed three yards st irt, and _«as rather tho quicker away, but Hyland lessened the gap be tween them very rapidly, and was within a yard of the leader at half distance. From this point Kenny improved the pace, and was just able to win by about six inches.

The handicaps have been declared for ths Oamaru Athletic Club Sports to take place at Oamaru on the Queen’s Birthday. Our local men are placed as follows: 1 oyds Handicap, Kenny scratch, Betts 3yds, James Macfarlane 10yds; 300yds Hurdle Race, Kenny scratch, James Macfarlane 10yds, F, Betts 12yds ; Mile Race, J. Groves scratch, A. Fosse 10yds, James Macfarlane 20yds.

As will be seen from a notification in another column, Mr J. C. Wason ad dresses the Ashburton electors in the Methven schoolroom, on Tuesday next. The attendance at Miss Nelson’s enter tainment last evening was samewhat better than on the previous night, ah hough the audience was not large. The programme was slightly alte-ed, but the performance as a whole was of tho same kind, and some of the items were ap plauded loudly, Miss Lottie’s dancing re ceiving the compliment of a double en core. The company left for the North this morning.

Tho entertainment to be given by the Borough school children to-morrow even ing promises to be a great success. A very excellent programme of the even ing’s entertainment his been arranged, including many items entirely new to an Ashburton audience. Owing to a large number of tickets having been sold, those who intend going should avail themselves of the opportunity of obtaining a ticket as increased sitting arrangements have to be made. As the programme is a lengthy one, we are desired to state that the en tertainment will commence punctually at half-past seven.

Dyspepsia, biliousness, nervousness and miserableness all cured with Hpp Bitters. See —[A DVT.] Robust and blooming health in Hop Bitters, and ne family can afford to be without them. Read.—[Advt.] Mother Swan’s Worm Syrup—lnfallible, tasteless, harmless, catharic ; for feverishness-

restlessness, worms, coB-tipation. is at Drug, gists. The N.Z. Drug Co., General Agents. 3 Flies and Bugs,—Beetles, insects, caches,

ants, bed-bugs, rats, mice, gophers, jack-rab bits, cleared out by “ Rough on Rats. ’ :1. The N.Z. Drag Co., General Agents. 3

Mother Swan’s worm Syrup.—lnfallible, tasteless, harmless, cathartic ; for feverishness restlessness, worms, constipation. is. The N.Z, Drug Co., General Agents, 3

“’German Syrup.”—No other medicine in the world was ever given such a - test of its ’ curative qualities as Boschee’s German Syrup. [ In 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. 6d, Three doses will relieve any case.—f Advt.] 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 their shift instead, expecting to mal e money on the credit and good name of H. B. Many others started nostrums put up in simi lar style to 11.8., with variously devised names in which the word “ Hop ” or “Hops ” were used iu a way to induce people to believe they were the same as Hop Bitters. .11 suclt 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, arc imitations or counterfeits. Be ware of them. Touch none of them. Use nothing but genuine American Hop Bitters, with a bunch or cluster of green Hops on the w> He label, and Dr noule’s name blown in th ;’ass. Trust nothing else. Druggists ar.d ch.mists are warned against dealing in im ta- 1 lions or counterfeit , 1

Owing to the boisterous weather at Wellington yesterday, and the groa-y nature of the ground, the match against the New Zealand Football Team did not take plaoe, and the team had a run into the country instead. The match will be played to-day, commencing at 1.30 p.m., and the Sydney steamer will be detained until the conclusion of the match.

The Hon. Mr Mitohelsen has definitely determined to stand for re-election for Marsden against all comers. He received two deputations from Whangarei yester day, urging him to this course. The New Zealand Shipping Company have received the following cable mes sage:—“London, May 26th British Queen, s.s., left Plymouth May 15th, for Pert Oh diners, Lyttelton, Wellington Doric, s.s., sailed from Cape of Good Hope on May 19tb. The following resolution was passed at a meeting of the Geraldine County Council yesterday:— “ That, in order to give County Councils greater facilities for carrying out water supply or irrigation works, it is desirable that the Govern ment should advance money on similar conditions to those under which advances are now made tinder the Hoads and Bridges Construction Act for district, road, and river works, viz., the whole of the advance to be repayable by yearly in stalments secured by special rate on the district to be benefited, and that the Go vernment be respectfully asked to amend the Road and Bridges Construction Act in the direction indicated by this resolu tion.’' The Chairman was of opinion that the time for repayment should be twenty years instead of fifteen. The Council yesterday resolved, after the matter had been discussed for months, to take over the maintenance of all bridges on main lines of roads.

Mr J. McKenzie, M.H.R., resigned the chairmanship of the Waiheme County Council yesterday. A latter was received from the county solicitors which Mr Mc- Kenzie wished returned, but the other Councillors disagreed with him, and the chairman at once wrote out his resigna tion, the consideration of which was de ferred.

The Otago Land Board yesterday re ceived a letter from Mr Gooday,. a solici tor of Lawrence, acting on behalf of a

number of petitioners, asking that an en quiry should be held with regard to the hon* Jides of the purchasers of a number of deferred payment sections in Waita huna West, which it is alleged are dum mied in the interests of Mr James Smith, of Greenfield station. Consideration of the petition was deferred. The party of prospectors sent up by the Wanganui Prospecting Company returned yesterday, not being allowed to go on to to the country which they went up to test. The party were very well treated by the natives, but Wahanui objected to their going into the Tohua territory, the' proper ownership of which is disputed, and _they returned to town. Wahanui accompanied them down as far as Dtipu, and he will come on, and probably arrive in Wanganui to night, when he will con fer with Major Kemp on the subject. An inquest has been held at Tuapeka Hospital touching the death of William Labes, a patient. He was ordered the following prescription Chloral hydrate. 2dr ; syrup of amrantii, loz ; aquae, Boz ; to be taken in loz doses He took three doses at regular intervals, and then swal lowed the remainder at one dose to ease his pain he said. The doctors gave him an emetic. The man died four or five days afterwards. The medical evidence was that he died from softening of the stomach, and that a patient had been known to take three times the quantity of the ««na mixture without ill effects. The jury found a verdict of “ Death from natural causes. ”

MrfFederli, "Government lecturer, de livered a lecture on sub-tropical industries at Wanganui last evening, to a rather sparse audience, who, however, evinced considerable interest in what was said At the close a resolution was passed, urging on tha Government the desirability of bringing out a few families from the countries of Southern Europe, to initiate settlers in the system of mixed farming, and also requesting them to .obtain a quantity of rose leaf mulberry plants for settlers.

A deputation of Directors of the Rotorua railway waited on the Minister for Public Works at ~.id yesterday. The, Chairman introduced the subject of the endowment of the Railway Company by the natives, in view of the rating powers provided hy the Railway Construc tion and Land Act, which the Company will enforce on land through which the second section of the line passes, it being native land. After hearing the views of various members of the deputation, Mr Mitchelson expressed his warm sympa'hy with the objects of the Company, and promised on arrival at Wellington to do al! in his power to carry out the wish of the deputation. If he saw n® legal diffi culties on his return to Wellington, he would advise the Chairman to taka imme diate steps, so that th® Company could enter into a contract for the completion of the line. 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 vdue. 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 suSering invalids to use their stuff instead, expecting to make money an 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. All 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. Beware of them. Touch none of them. Use nothing but genuine American Hop Bitters, with a bunch or cluster of green Hops on the white label, and Dr Soule’s name blown glass. Trust nothing else. Druggists and chemists are warned against dealing in imita tions or counterfeits.

RESIDENT MAGISTRATE'S COURT.

SOUTH R AKA I A— Yesterday. (Before H. C. S. Baddeley, Esq., RM) A Dangerous Practice. —W. Street, charged with enter! q a railway train whilst in motion, pleaded guilty.—Guard Curtia stated that Street jumped on the train when it was going about five miles an hour t,o got his newspapers. A line of 5s and costs 8s was inflicted. Breach or By-laws J. Harvey, charged with allowing a horse to be at large in the public streets, was fined 7s 6d and costs 7«- — D. Stieet, for allowing two horses to wander, was fined 10s and costs, 7s.—J. Compton, for neglecting to keep a light burning at the Railway Hotel, was fined 20a and costs 7s.— Lake, for allowing four horses to wander, was fined 25s and costa 14s. Primmer, for allowing one wander in the streets, was fined 10s and costs 7s.—J. Daly, charged with allowing a cow to wan der at large, pleaded not guilty. He was fined 6s and coats 7s.—J. Sharpe, for a similar ofienco, was fined 5s and costs 7s. —J. Thompson, charged with allowing seven cows to wander at large, pleaded not guilty. W. Thompson said he was minding the cattle. The constable stated that on the 15th he took charge of the cows and shortly aft: wards the boy came up and said his ‘ather had «a»t him away

on an errand. W. Thompson was n-t present. Other witnesses having baing I called and the defendant reprimanded by his Worship for using too forcible lan guage to the witnesses, a fine bf 17a fid and costs 8b was ordered to be paid. Civil Casks.

Braiding v damns Plummer, claim for LlB 16s, amount of dishonored order.— After some time defendant admitte I owing the money, but said he could not pay the money at once; be could pay in a month. Judgment for amount claimed, payable in a fortnight’s time, with costs. Montgomery and Co v M. C. Shepherd, claim for L 4 4» for goods supplied. Judgment for amount claimed and corta Bs. . Cox v A, Horne, claim for L 3 11a fid. Judgment for the amount and costs 11s. Ordered to nay 30s a month. 'JaylorvJ. Plummer, claim for L 7 for horse hire.—Judgment for claimed and costs, to be paid in three weeks. G. Freeman v MoKerrow and Mann, claim for wages —There was no appear ance of defendants and judgment was given for the amount claimed and costs, leas the amount charged for professional assistance. .

George Walker, Charles Holmes, G. Ganaa, G. Gauston, Morris, 8. Hui.n, B. Killride, Hugh Kelly and M. Reeves also obtained judgment as above against McKerrow and Co with costs. On appli cation J. Morris, G. Oranston and P. Kill ride's cases against McKerrow and Co ware adjourned for a month. The amounta claimed for wages reached in some cases as much as LB4.

ASHBU RTON. -To-day. (Before H C. S. Baddeley, Esq., R.M.) Cbublty.—Charles Lewis wae accused of ill-treating a cow on May 2nd.—Ed ward Cox, clerk in the Bank of Austra lasia, was passing accused’s place on 2ad of May, and saw him ill treating a cow, by drawing its head close to a fence by a rope and then kicking it violently.—To accused: The cow was pulled up to the fence while be was watching. The accused wore heavy nailed boots.— Charles Bradley, clerk at the Union Bank of Australia, was in company with the previous witness on the day mentioned in the information, and corroborated his evidence.—ln defence the accused said that he had pulled the cow - up. to the fence with the object of milking her. Sad previously treated the cow with ex ceptional kindness, but she was a very wild animal, and kicked him severely on the occasion referred to, and he lost his temper. He kicked her, but the boots he had on were too. light to inflict an injury. —Mrs Aiewis corroborated the statement of accused.—Accused was fined 110, to be paid within four weeks, in de fault to be imprisoned for one month. Nbolbotino to Kbef a Light Burn ing John Beecher was charged with failing to keep a light burning before bis licensed house on the night of the 16th instant, but the Bench regarded Mr Beecher’s explanation as satisfactory and dismissed the charge. CIVIL CASES. Judgment by default was given in the following case-*, with costs : -Upper Ash burton Road Board v Angus Masray, L 3 5s 8d; same v G. W. Dolomore, L 4 7s 4d; Stephens v Grant, L 3 2s 7d ; Lancaster v Hussey, L 7 2s fid ; same v Smith, L 4 Pa 4d ; Beecher v Mason, Lfi 11a ; Cam bridge v Prebble, Lfi. Ashley v. Blackburn and McKerrow and Co., claim of L3s.—McKerrow and 00. had guaranteed payment for work done by plaintiff for Blackburn. The plaintiff had received an order from Blackburn upon- McKerrow and Co. for the amount of the claim, which had been dishonored upon presentation. —Mr Cay gill appeared for the plaintiff, and judg ment was given for the amount claimed with co.'ts. Upper Ashburton Read Board v. Gough, claim of Lfi 3a.—Mr Caygill for the plaintifl, and Mr Branson for the defendant.—Mr Branson applied fur a nonsuit upon the ground of an informality in the plaint. The plaintiff was non suited.

CORRESPONDENCE.

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

COUNTY COUNCIL AND ROAD BOARDS.

To the Editor. Sir, —Mr W. 0. Walker has gone into figure’), and 1 confess he has puzzled me, for he arrives at a conclusion which is either carelessly or wilfully wrong and is calculated to greatly mislead the raU payers of the County and Road Districts. I will go no further into figures than in the published balance-sheet of the Coun cil for the year ending March 1834, from which it will be seen as shown at foot of this letter that instead of a percentage of 15 per cent the expenses «f the Council for work done amounted to over 5 ) pet cent. Let Mr Walker and “ Water ” make me far wrong if they can. Ichallenge them. Mr Walker further shows, iu his way, comparative expenditure of Council for three years, why not apply same test to the Boards? No, he.prefers to take the last year only, when some of the Boards had (worse luck) to start with an over draft which materially reduced their ex penditure. Your correspondent does not dare pub lish an analysis of intended expenditure for current year, for the simple reason that as a writer in your local contem porary proved the other day, it could ex hibit some 40 per cent of expenses, to keep the Council’s machinery going, and that would not suit his purpose. It is not a fair criterion to compare ex penses of Boards as against the Counci 1 either, because the Boa;ds have not hac the spending of vast sums of money liki the County Connoil, though if they bad'] maintain they could do so without ani increase in their officers’ salaries. Thes< officials, year in and year out, are alwayi at work super ntending works and repairs collecting rates, etc , at aa average salary 1 think of about L 125 per annum. A grew contrast to the fat salaries of the Council’) officers • Extract from Council’s Balance-sheet. Year ending March. iBBd.

This statement intentionally does not include such items as hospital, slaughter houses, ferries, Fire Brigades, poisoned wheat and interest, which are simply settled by paying away cheques ; nor does it i elude balance brought down, which has nothing to do with the matter, my contention being that only works are to be taken into consideration in order to show that the Council has become a very heavy drag on our resources, and should give place to more useful and less expen* sive bodies. —I am, etc., Anotbsh Suburb**, i

CRICKET.

THE AUSTRALIANS IN ENGLAND. [rkutbk’s TELEGRAMS—COPYRIGHT. ]■ London, May 20. The cricket match, Australia v Surrey, was resumed to-day at the Oral. • The Englishmen being 98 behind their oppo t eots in first innings bad to follow on, and in the second innings succeeded la putting together 144 runs. Piver.,2s, Maurice Read 28, and Bowden 32, ware the highest scoters. The Anstraliana re quiring 47 runs to win, obtained same with the loss of only two wickets, And thus'won the match by eight wicketa,. Banner no an. bowled, got 24. The weather was splendid throughout the day, and there was again a large attendance, great interest having been taken iu the match.

SPORTING.

OAMABU J.O. WINTER MEETING. The following entries have bean received for the Osmaru Jockey Olnb'a Winter Race Meeting:— Oahabu Stexplkchasb. Ur Pilbrow’e Clarence Mr Pilbrow’s Barbary Mr Sherwin’a Mokarakaca Mr Holmes’ Mustard Mr Arraitage’s Black Doctor Mr Brown’s Hard Times ■» Mr Joyce’s Encore Mr Mackey’s Thorntop Mr O'Connor’s Bateman Mr Cotton'a Olenlora Mr Cotton’s Larry Mr F.. Cotton’s Hercules Mr Hobbs’ Moody Mr Sheehan's The Lad . . ; Mr Jeffarson’e Armadale. Wintbi Handicap. Mr Sherwin’s Mokarakars Mr Goodman’s Billy Mr Morton’s Falcon Mr Vallanca’s Kingask Mr Hobbs’ Tongariro' Mr Brown’s Violin Mr Shalders’ Gossip. Tub Rbdcastlb Handicap. Mr Brpsdley’a Pilgrimage Mr Waill’a Karearea Mr Sherwin’s Mokarakars Mr Goodman’s Billy Mr Dooley’s Spofforth Mr Morton’s Falcon Mr Val lance's Kingask Me Hobbs’ Tongariro Mr Shalders’ Gossip Mr Brown’s Violin. District Handicap. Mr Uaokay’s Barney Mr Waill’s Karearea Mr Sherwin’s Mokarakara Mr Cameron’s Trapper Mr McLennan’s Little Jack * Mr Jenkins’ Blackbird Mr Morton’s Tommy Mr Shalders’Gossip.

CABLE NEWS.

i.ATfcST FROM EUROPE. [bKCTBR'b TUEORAMB—OOPTHI6HT.] Monetary and Commercial. London, May 20. Consols remain at ioi}£, and New Zealand securities as follows; Five- per cent 10-40 Loan, 104 ; Five per cent 1889 Loan, ioa>£, Four and a-half per cent 1879-1904 Loan, 102 ; Four per cent In scribed Stock, too#. Wheat—Ade laide, ex store, unchanged, 4rs; and New Zealand, 35s to 40s. Adelaide flour; ex store, 28s. Australian tallow —average quality, -beef, 36s j mutton, 39 s - The Wool Sales. The wool market continues firm. The catalogue at to-day’s auction com prised 11,800 bales. The Soudan Expedition. London, May 21. The Government has invited tenders for engines to propel thirty river launches, which it is un derst ood will be used fofcop veying troops up the river Nile. There are also other signs in connection with the transport service, which indicate that active preparations are being made for the early despatch of an expedition of British troops into the Soudan. The New Reform Bill In the House of Commons last night the Franchise Reform Bill was again under discussion. During the debate an amendment excluding the Irish electorates from the operations of the BUI was rejected by a large majority. The Mails. The homeward mails via Suez and Brindisi, dated Melbourne April zpth, were delivered yesterday.

TELEGRAMS.

|'P«R' PRESS ABHOCIAXIOM. ] . , Ministers* Movement*. New Plymouth, To-day., - The Hinemoa arrived this morning from the Manukau with Major Atkinson and the Bon Mr Mitchelson. A special train leaves here with the Ministerial party for the South at eleven o'clock. The San Francisco Mail. Weuisoiok, I'o-day. The City of Sydney, with the April English mails, left San Francisco for Auckland on the 11th inst., one day late. The Australia, with the April colonial mails, arrived at San Francisco from Auckland on the 18th, three days early.

THE ASHI3URTON GUARDIAN, THURSDAY, MAY 22, 1884.



• THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, THURSDAY, MAY 22, 1884. ■ — SHIPPING. Wanted - Special Advertisement gi^luuuiau from the truth. So far as the Ashbur- Owing to the boisterous weather at Wellington yesterday, and the grea-y nature of the ground, the match against the New Zealand Football Team did not on an errand. W. Thompson was n -t present. Other witnesses having being called and tha defendant reprimanded by his Worship for using too forcible Ian- rjlENTH Anniversary Star of the East X Lodge, No. 62. ton constituency is concerned, it may be safely predicted that should Sir Julius decide to contest the vacant seat he will soon discover that we will not be contented with what the East PORT OF LYTTELTON. T A T 1*0 NER Y. ■‘AONA Esr Veritas BT P.BVAI HDIT •Arrived. Y KSTERDAY. TA7ASTED—A respectable Youth as an THURSDAY, MAY 22, 1884. take place, and the team had a run into the country instead. The match will be guage to the witnesses, a fine bf 17a 63 and costs Ss was ordered to be paid. Vel- commercial, nam, ana rancy. played to-day, commencing at 1.30 p.m., Civil Casks. Wakaiu, b*b., from Kaikoura ana v 5 98b The Vogel Fetish- Coast people threw aside. and th® Sydney steamer will be detained until the conclusion of the match. The Hon. Mr Mitohelsen has definitely determined to stand for re-election for Marsden against all comers. He received two deputations from Whangarei yestor- Braiding v James Plummer, claim foi L18 16a, amount of dishonored order. — After some time defendant admitte : owing the money, but said he could nol pay the money at once; be could pay in : month. Judgment for amount claimed lington. Alert, schooner, for Wellington. Kawatiri, s.s., from Westport. Hauroto, B- s., from Port Chalmers. , T T ANTED Known — Comfortable W Lodgings for one or two boarders, pply. Guardian office. 5 988 ACCOUNT BOOKS A PRIZE BOOKS The excitement caused by the an- nouncement that Sir Julius Vogel was to again enter Parliament as mem- ber for the East Coast has subsided as We would remind our readers that tho meeting convened by Mr Purnell for the purpose of taking into consideration the advisability of inducing a suitable candi- ..Wareatea, s.s., from. Westport. . To-day. Te Aq»o»-a.f.i from Melbourne. ..-Sailed. VtT’ANTED—A Saddler; an unmarried »» man preferred. John Gkigg, L-ngbeach. 6 1005 SCHOOL BOOKS & REQUISITES (ScheoliCommittees supplied) TOYS & FANCY GOODS. rapidly as it arose. “Love that is t®o hot and strong Burneth soon to waste ” says the old song, and the enthusiasm of the Gisborne electors seems to have partaken of the same quality with a date to contest the Ashburton seat with Mr Wason, takes place in the upper room day, urging him to this course. The New Zealand Shipping Company payable in a fortnight’s time, with costs. Montgomery and Oo ▼ M. 0. Shepherd claim for L4 4» for goods supplied.- Judgment for amount claimed and corts 8: . Cox v A, Horne, claim for L3 11a 6d. - Judgment for the amount and costs lit '"YjgtjiaAT. - Solognat* schooner, for W aitara. RosaM, barque, for Newcastle. \X7"ANTED—A Woman as Cook, on “ » June 13th ; liberal wages given ; references required. Mrs Gbigg, Long- of tho Town Hall building this evening. It is needless to point out that the matter to be discussed is of the highest impor- tance, and no doubt the electors will have received the following cable mas- sage:—“London, May 26th — British Queen, s.s., left Plymouth May 16th, for Pert Oh Jmers, Lyttelton, Wellington lington. Kawatiri, s.s., for Westport. Wareatea, s.s., for W. stport. beach. 5 1006 Andrewes Bros., BuexsxLLSKS. Stationers. £c.,i necessarily similar result. Only a few muster in good force. As there Doric, s.s., sailed from Cape of Good Hope Ordered tn pay 80s a month. 'Jaylor v J. 1*1111011110., claim for L7 fr horse hire.—Judgment for and costs, to be paid in three weeks. tAT"ANTED—Boy to milk and make •» himself useful. Apply J. H. Raine, Maronau, Hinds. 5 921 short days ago we received intelligence that meetings had been held, at which is every chance of there being a contest for the vacant seat, all qualified persons whose names are not on the Electoral Roll should get them put on immediately, on May 19tb. The following resolution was passed at Hauroto, for Sydney via weuing- ASHBURTON. an unanimous opinion was expressed that all the other candidates should retire, leaving the ex-Agent-General in undisputed possession of the field. a meeting of the Geraldine County Council yesterday:— “ That, in order to G. Freeman v MoKerrow and Manr claim for wages —There was no appeal ance of defendants and judgment; wa given for the amount claimed and costi less the amount charged for profession! assistance. . George Walker, Charles Holmes, C Ganna, G. Gauston, Morris, 8. Hum SHIPPING TELEGRAMS. ] I/J~aY 26, Temperance cheer art the VI Church of England School. as the writ may be issued any day. We notice that the names of many qualified to vote are not on the present roll, and give County Councils greater facilities for carrying out water supply or irrigation works, it is desirable that the Govern- J M P O R T A N The undersigned is now landing PRIME NEWCASTLE COAL J ucxland, Yesterday. Sailed—Pelham, for Greymouth. Wellington, Yesterday. YT7A STED—A General Servant; one that can cook well. Apply to Mrs G. Jameson. Tancred street. 5 9J1 1 T. Two of the aspirants for political honors were quite willing to adopt this course, but Mr W. L. Rees absolutely refused this is an omission whioh should be recti- fied without less of time. Last evening a running match for Llii ment should advance money on similar conditions to those under which advances are now made tinder the Roads and 1 to give way, and declared his intention a-side took place between Kenny ard Bridges Construction Act for district, B. Killride, Hugh Kelly and M. Reeve for household purposes. Wanaka. from the S>.>nth. ANTED—Tenders to Feed off 140 W ' acres Turnips. Particulars apply. to contest the seat against all comers. Betts. In the first heat of 100yds Belts road, and river works, viz., the whole of the advance to be repayable by yearly in- also obtained judgment as above agaim Dunedin, Yesterday. ■ Also ©n hand, BEST NATIVE COAL AND BLACK PINS FIREWOOD. received 3yds start and "won easily. In McKerrow and Oo with costs. On appl Arrived—Ringarooma, from the North; John 'Knox, from Newcastle. . * of the South, for Grey- John Doyle, Upper Rangitata. 6 788 ITJANTED. immediately —Every one W to read Hate-i an» Co.’s adver- anybody knowing Mr Rees’s former political views could have expected mother answer from him, and the argu- the second heat, 150yds, Betts was allowed 5yds, and Kenny running in better form was only beaten by half a foot. Betts having won the first two heats the match stalmenta secured by special rate on the district to be benefited, and that the Go- vernment be respectfully asked to amend the Road and Bridges Construction Act cation J. Morris, G. Granston and 1 Kdlride's cases against McKerrow an Co ware adjourned for a month. Th amounts claimed for wages reached i some cases as much as L84. nr mmm moment. 4 748 ments he put forward in support of his was decided in his favor without contest- in the direction indicated by this resolu- DAILY MEMORANDA. rTHCKETS, Is Gd, may be had every- Times. resolution to oppose Sir Julius appear to have so completely convinced the electors that they have forsaken the latter candidate, and the battle will ing the third. A 100yds match for L15 between the same men, both starting tion.’' The Chairman was of opinion that the time for repayment should be AUCTION SALE-. I J. where. ALPHEUS HAYES, from scratch, then took place. In this event Kenny unfortunately fell at the twenty years instead of fifteen. The Council yesterday resolved, after the ASHBU RTON.-To-day. 1 “ Saturday, May 24. YJJTANTED—Every one that was umuc- VV cessful in Hayes and C© 's art union to read advertisement. -4 749 Coal and Timber Merchant. start, and Betts of course won very easily. matter had been discussed for months, to (Before H 0. S. Baddeley, Esq., R.M. Cruelty.—Charles Lewis was accuse of ill-treating a cow on May 2nd.—Bi Mr Thos. Bullock, at the Arcade, Burnett street—Towns Properties and Sundries WILLIAM UULLLNB, Menage!. after all have to be fought out between the local men. So far as can be A general meeting of the Coursing Club take over th® maintenance of all bridges will be held at the Somerset Hotel to- on main lines of roads. NTENDING PURCHASERS OF gathered from the telegram received Mr J. McKenzie, M.H.R., resigned the . 1 orrow evening at eight o’clock, when sail s—Alive and ueaa chock Tuesday, May 27. |gaiaen,;Oox and Go., at the Tinwcdd ■ ■'Bateyirds-^-fStoCk. MEETINGS, AMUSEMENT’S, Etc. Monday, Mat 26. 1 0.Q.T.—Anniversary Tea Meeting in St Stephen’s Schoolroom, at 6 p. in. Berbusfh Council, at Borough Council r | |AU!< Anniversary tea meeting win ne I hold in the Church of England Schoolroom on Monday, May 26th. i CLOTHING FOR the from Gisborne, Mr Rees’s principal objection to Sir Julius Vogel is that he simply desires to obtain a seat in Parliament in order to more easily prosecute a personal claim against the Government for a large sum alleged to be due to him for floating certain New Zealand loans in the Lon- don market. Whatever truth there the programme for the next meeting will be arranged. At the same time the pro- gramme for the final meeting, to be held chairmanship of the Waiheme County Council yesterday. A latter was received from the county solicitors whioh Mr Me- Dsia, was passing accused’s place on 2.i of May, and saw him ill treating a con by drawing its head close to a fence by rope and then kicking it violently.—T accused: The cow was pulled up to th fence while be was watching. Th accused wore heavy nailed boots.- Charles Bradley, clerk at tha Union Gan of Australia, was in company with th previous witness on the day mentioned i TTTANTED Known—Best Rico, 3d ; VV Sago, 4d ; Tapioca, 5d ; Flomington Factory Cheese, 6£fi per lb.—J. Mo Gregor, Tancred street, opposite the Arcade. 4 640 Should visit the NEW ZEALAND Clothing Factory’s in July, at which the special prizes will be competed for, will also be arranged. At yesterday’s meeting of the Geral- dine County Council a communication was road from the Ashburton Council, covering copy of petition from real ients on both aides of the Lower Rangitata, Kenzie wished returned, but the other Councillors disagreed with him, and the chairman at once wrote out his resigna- tion, the consideration of which was de- ferred. The Otago Land Board yesterday re- ceived a letter from Mr Gooday,. a solid- TAT ANTI'D, by a respectable middle * * aged widow a situation as Working Housekeeper or any place of trust ; good BRANCH, '! Saturday, May Si. Town Hall—Catholic Church Bazaar where they can select from the LARGEST TARIET 1 GF FASHION- may be in this assertion, it is evident that the argument carried conviction to and the Rangitata Island, praying for the erection of sheep bridges along- tor of Lawrence, acting on behalf of a number of petitioners, asking that an on- the information, and corroborated hi evidence.—In defence the accused sai references. Apply, Andubwes Bros., ART.E GARMENTS. aide and attached to tho railway quiry should be held with regard to the that he had pulled the cow - up. to th Ashburton County Oouucil—■ Vt Council Chambers, 11a.m.. Sati bdAtt,'June 7 Wakanui Road Board, at Road Board Moore street, at 10.30 a.m. Servants’ Registry Office, Ashburton. 5 1011 Manufactured from sound and reliable and after having invited the late Agent- General to come forward, and obtained an enunciation of his views, they coolly throw him over. Not the least curious part of the whole affair is that if Sir Julius had been returned it would not have been upon his general bridges over the Rangitata river, and asking te Geraldine Council hon* Jides of the purchasers of a number of deferred payment sections in Waita- fence with the object of milking he: Had previously treated the cow with ei ■CT/-ANTED to purchase Good Lard in V» any quanti y ; alse, Sound, Small Pickling Onions. Apply, S. E. Poyntz, Novplty Emporium and Provision Store. 5 758 New Zealand Tweeds. The well-known reputation enjoyed bj the Firm of Selling a to vote a sum towards the work, and seek the co-operation of the Road Boards. The estimated cost of the work is LI, 160. The Temuka Road Board, the Chairman said, had promised to give L150, and the Geraldine Board was, he understood, williog to contribute. It was decided to communicate with the various Road huna West, which it is alleged are dum- mied in the interests of Mr James Smith, of Groeufield station. Consideration of the petition was deferred. osptional kindness, but she was a ver wild animal, and kicked him severely 0 the occasion referred to, and he lost hi temper. He kicked her, but the boo he had on were too. light to inflict a injury. —Mrs Aiewia corroborated th statement of accused.—Accused was fine 110, to be paid within four weeks, in di rjn "O : ; F' A Ti» M E R s. GENUINE ARTICLE The party of prospectors sent up by the Wanganui Prospecting Company returned AT WHOLESALE PRIOI A few comes of the NEW RAILWAY r TIE A on the Table at 6 p.m.. policy, but simply because he was sup- posed to have enough influence in yesterday, not being allowed to go on to to tho country which they went up to Has resulted in an increase of Business Boards and learn what amount the Ooun- fault to be imprisoned for one month. TARIFF (specially compiled oy me pro- ■ent Ministry to meet the views of Can test. The party were very well treated by the natives, but Wahanui objected to their going into the Tohua territory, the prooer ownership of which is disputed. 11 rANThiU Known—The cheapest house W in town to buy Millinery, Dolmans, I during the past season, ann they can now England to enable local loans to be cil would need to vote to make up half NEOLEOTiira 10 Keep a Light Burn tarbury farmers) are now on sale at this boast of having Twenty-one Retail successfully floated. faking Mr tho cost, it being understood that as the ing — John Beecher was charged wil . office. Jackets, Dress Stuffs, etc., is H. 0. Branches in New Zealand, thus enabling Rees’s analysis of motives to be cor- rect, both the constituents and the prospective member had the same object in view, namely that each was to use the other as a catspaw. Now, however, the whole position of matters is changed, and the coming election which has caused the eyes of the residents north of the river will be equally failing to keep a light burning before b licensed house on the night of the 161 i ?■ 'egere s, feoajy 0 Dunnings, aast acreec. 1 , VI , .. /3N ■ E ■ N, U ! N E 1 -First-class goods markea wit a a amau 1 profit, Hew goods now open, 2 234 economising both material and labor, ann ensuring to their patrons a further benefit in the shape of a still Lower Rath or Wholesale Price SHIRTS, UNDERCLOTHING, HAT3 A GAPS, PORTMANTEAUS, Ashburton County. It was stated that the Public Works Department would accompanied them down as far as Dtipu, and he will come on, and probably arrive instant, but the Bench regarded A Beecher’s explanation as satisfactory an ’ A U ROTHERHAM’S ENGLISH LEVERS 4 IT AY 26, the oldest Lodge in Ashbur- Vi ton will eat, drink and be merry. erect the bridge it paid for, and might even maintain it afterwards. Mr Balfour estimated that such a bridge would save in Wanganui to night, when he will con- fer with Major K«tnp on the subject. An inquest has been held at Tuapeka Hospital touching the death of William Labes, a patient. He was ordered the dismissed the charge. CIVIL CASES. Judgment by default was given in tl f * . from £5 10s. 117ANTED KNOWN—Robert Elston, YV Bill Poster, Theatrical Agent, at least two days’ travel with at ck be- tween Ashburton and Timaru. following case-*, with costs : -Upper Asl burton Road Board v Angus Musray, I etc., Town Hall, Ashburton. Theatrical And every requieite at Wholesale Price. colony to be turned on the East Coast To-d.iy a foot race of 100 yards, be- following prescription :—Chloral hydrate. 5s 8d; same v G. W. Dolomore, L4 7s 4 companies and others visiting Ashburton — of the North Island during the past twetm Hyland and Kenny for L10 a aide, 2dr ; syrup of amrantii, loz ; aquae, 8oz ; Stephens v Grant, L3 2s 7d ; Lancaati v Hussey, L7 2s 6d ; same v Smith, I Genuine Waltham Levers, from £3 10a. should communicate with the above. Ashburton Branch : week or so has dwindled into a mere took place on the road opposite the Cen- to be taken in loz doses He took three All watches guaranteed two ye.i.-a. Special attention to repairs, which g9R4Qttfed twelvemonths. G. ADAMS & CO. are Orders by post or telegram promptly BAST STREET. local concern, of no interest to any- body outside the district immediately tral Hotel, Kenny was allowed three yards st irt, and _«as rithcr tho quicker doses at regular intervals, and then swal- lowed the remainder at on® dose to ease his pain he said. The doctors gave him 9s 4d ; Beecher r Maaon, LG lls ; bridge v Prebble, L6. away, but Hyland lessened the gap be- tween them very rapidly, and was within Ashley v. Blackburn and MoKerro - GRAIN SEASON 1884. affected. Mr Rees is, indeed, the only candidate of whom anything is and Oo., claim of L35.—McKerrow an Practical Envliah Watchmakers. 246 High 1 It tamment* — a yard of the leader at half distance. days afterwards. The medical evidence was that he died from sofeening of the stomach, and that a patient had been known to take three times tho quantity of the sima mixture without ill effects. The jury found a verdict of “ Death from natural causes. ” MriPederli, "Government lecturer, de- livered a lecture on sub-tropical industries at Wanganui last evening, to a rather sparse audience, who, however, evinced considerable interest in what was said Oo. had guaranteed payment for wot street. Christchurch. known, and it cannot be said' that his From this point Kenny improved the done by plaint’ff for Blackburn. Th 1 * X >■, MERCANTILE AGENCY COM Opposite City Hotel. 5 959 Known—For sale cheap, V V » Throe and Four-Roomed House, reputation is altogether an enviable one. He is generally considered to be the champion windbag in a colony that has rather more than its fair share of such men; his role is to play Patroclus to the Achilles of Sir G. Grey, and it is reported that the pace, and was just able to win by about six inches. plaintiff had received an order froi Blackburn upon- McKerrow and Co. fr J. A. PeTSSOD CABINETMAKER, ■.I-... X * UPHOLSTERER & SH0P-F1TT KE, Half Acre of Land ; two frontages, situated on East Belt, near Wakanui road. Terms easy. Also, 5 Acres in English grass, with county water race through it. Apply W. O. Davis, next Oddfellows’ Hall, Ashburton. 5 765 R PAN 1 (LIMJUJSD), Capital .£3,000,000. Reserve Fund. £210,000. A K A I: A. CHERTSEY. The handicaps have bean declared for ths Oamaru Athletic Club Sports to take place at Oamaru on the Queen’s Birthday. Our local men are placed as follows: — 1 Oyda Handicap, Kenny scratch, Betts 3yds, James Macfarlane 10yds; 300yds Hurdle Race, Kenny scratch, James Macfarlane 10yds, F, Betts 12yds ; Mile the amount of the claim, which had bee dishonored upon presentation.—Mr Cay gill appeared for the plaintiff, and judj meat waa given for the amount clairue with co*ts. Upper Ashburton Read Board v Wakanui Road (near Post Office), Begs to thank his customers for past /"N O O D SON GS- IT Good Readings. AND METHVEN AGENCIES. greater man is to lend his assistance to the lesser during his electoral cam- Gough, claim of L6 3s.—Mr Caygill fo the plaintiff, and Mr Bran&on for tl defendant.—Mr Branson applied for nonsuit upon the ground of an informalit in the plaint. The plaintiff was noi suited. CORRESPONDENCE. • . £aro;s and, to announce that; he is now prepared ti execute orders for all classes of furniture, in tapestry, repp, velvet, leather and horse hair, and to suit every one : Furniture upholstered and .polished. Mattresses le-made and car- pets re-laid. People from the .country will do well to pay J. A. P.’s establish- Good Speakers. paign. Whether Sir George has suffi- Race, J. Groves scratch, A. Fosse 10yds, James Macfarlane 20yds. As will be seen from a notification in another column, Mr J. C. Wason ad- dresses the Ashburton electors in the Methven schoolroom, on Tuesday next. The attendance at Miss Nelson’s enter- At the close a-resolution was passed, urging on the Government the desirability of bringing out a few families from the countries of Southern Europe, to initiate settlers in tho system of mixed farming, and also requesting them to .obtain a quantity of rose leaf mulberry plants for TTTANTED Known—That Jones and VV Bradshaw, next Mr Lancaster’s butchers shop, East street, are new offer- ing Pig Feed, Chick Wheat, Horse Feed, etc., etc., etc., cheaper and of a better class than any other in the tjwn. All Local Agent, will be in regular attend- ance at CHERTSEY: ON TUESDAYS, -from 11 a,m. till 2 p.m. cient influence to ensure the success of his protege remains to be seen, but whatever the result may be all interest in the election has evaporated since the Gisborne people deserted Sir Julius Vogel. jaent a visit before purchasing elsewhere. * / All work entrusted to him will be faith- ,«»«ti and his prici s will defy competition. • ■ irsm 'ic&'.teq r'Agenilfot Walter Gee’s Venetian Blinds . J M«n*field, Montitnental Mason goods delivered free of charge in town. 4 752 METHVEN: But if the Vogel fetish has been de- stroyed in the constitucncj which at first appeared so anxious to obtain the whilom Premier’s services, evidence is not wanting to show that in other quar- ters his temporary stay in the colony is regarded as an opportunity which should not be lost for placing him in tainment last evening was samewhat better than on the previous night, ah hough the audience was not large. The programme was slightly alte-ed, but the performance as a whole was of the same kind, and soma of the items were ap- plauded loudly, Miss Lottie’s dancing re- ceiving the compliment of a double en- core. The company left for the North this morning. A deputation of Directors of the Rotorua railway waited on the Minister for Public Works at Auckland yesterday. The, Chairman introduced the subject of the endowment of the Railway Company by the natives, in view of the rating powers provide d hy the Rail way Construc- tion and Land Act, which the Company will enforce on land through which the We do not hold ourselves responsible for il opinions expressed by our correspondents. V\TANTED—The public who are in VV ' 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 ON THURSDAYS, from 12 till 4 p.m RAKAIA: At all,times during the week. COUNTY COUNCIL AND ROAD BOARDS. To the Editor. Sir,—Mr W. 0. Walker has gone int figures, and I confess he has puzzled mi for he arrives at a conclusion which : FUNERALS CONDUCTED ON : best prunellas from 7s 6d ; men’s half sole Every information as t® Cost and and heeling, 4s 6d ; women s do, 3s 6d ; Parliament. The New Zealand Times, second section of the line passes, it being either carelessly or wilfully wrong and i REASON ALE TERMS. . girl’s do,- 2s 6d. Nokes, Leicester Boot Arrangements for for example, draws on its. imagination, Tho entertainment to be given by the native land. After hearing the views of various members of the deputation, Mr Mitchelson expressed his warm sympa’hy with the objects of the Company, and promised on arrival .at Wellington to do al! in his power to carry out the wish of calculated to greatly mislead the rati payers of the County and Road Districti I will go no further into figures than i the published balance-sheet of the Com cil for the year ending March 1834, frot which it will be seen as shown at foot ( , Warehouse, Burnett street. 12 1107 SHIPPING GRAT and expressesan opinion that Sir Julius ing promises to be a great success. A very excellent programme of the even- ing’s entertainment his been arranged, including many items entirely new to an J. BAt-LANTVNE & CO., VritV#mi OPEKED CP fciwn«i»» VETERINARY SHOEING FORGE, TTTANTED Known—W. T. Kingston VV (late with J. R. Steel, Blacksmith) begs to announce to the public of Ash- can be obtained on application to 0. W. Turner, may be asked to stand for the Ashbur- ton seat; while our Timaru morning contemporary, following in the footsteps AJ NSW WINTER* DRAPERY. AGENT, of our Wellington friends, who fancy Ashburton audience. Owing to a large the deputation. If he saw ne legal diffi- this letter that instead of a percentage c they know our wants better than we do number of tickets having been sold, those who intend going should avail themselves cullies on his return to Wellingten, be 15 per cent the expenses ef the Oounc . A largo Choice fcrid Mognificent assort- ment in all the Departments, bought Special Advantages" from the manufacturers. burton. and surrounding district that he has commenced business in a new shop erected on the Wakanui road, next G. Ray, Engineer; Millwright, etc. (nearly opposite Central Hotel), and trusts to re- / - ' ourselves, ventures to say that the late Agent-General “ would very likely meet a hearty welcome” if he chooses to come here and spend a few weeks would advise the Chairman to take imme- for work done amounted to over 5 l pe F YOU WANT GOOD AND STRONG FURNITURE, of the opportunity of obtaining a ticket as increased sitting arrangements have to be made. As the programme is a lengthy one, we are desired to state that the en- diate steps, so that th® Company could enter into a contract for the completion of tha line. cent. Let Mr Walker and “ Water make me far wrong if they can. Ichallong them. Mr Walker further shows, iu his way All nnnDS Marked at 1 LOW PRICES, as ceive a fair share of public patronage. All among the people and look after the tertainment will commence punctually at are never imitated or counterfeited. This is es- comparative expenditure of Council fo their rule is to shoeing done in his usual style, and matter himself.” We do not think half-past seven. pecially true of a family medicine, and it is three years, why not apply same test t the Boards! No, he.prefers to take th riT.EAK: otSiOthE ‘■Stock every guaranteed the best workmanship. Re- that there would be found a single per- Dyspepsia, biliousness, nervousness and positive proof that the remedy imitated is of ■ SEASON. • pairs neatly executed. Estimates given for builders’ ironwork. 3 552 son in the whole electorate of Ashbur- miserableness all cured with Hop Bitters. See the highest vdue. As soon as it has been last year only, when some of the Board f IX-- , i'll ! ] ! 1 ton so foolish as to entertain a notion that Sir Julius Vogel would serve us as well as a candidate chosen from the —[A DVT.] tested and proved by the whole world that Hop had (worse luck) to start with an over n e I Robust and blooming health in Hop Bitters, and n® family can afford to be without them. Read.—[Advt.] Mother Swan’s Worm Syrup—Infallible, tasteless, harmless, catharic ; for feverish ness- Bitters was the purest, best, and most valuable draft which materially reduced their ex penditure. Your correspondent does not dare pub Hah an analysis of intended expenditun for current year, for the simple reasoi MENS’ YOUTHS’, and BOY'S’ CLOTH- : ING, an industry which they have lately commenced ou thoi premises, and which has proved a great success, the - cut and workmanship. of-aU being under «t>ecl*T inspection; r - r > Special Advertisements. D A V IS ’ S 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. B., and in every way trying to induce sufiering invalids to use their stuff instead, expecting to make money on the credit and good name of H. B. T> 0 B E R T S, PAXTON & CO. district itself; and even if such a re- quest were to be made and acceded w ARE CASH PURCHASERS OF to there would not be the re- motest chance of his being returned. restlessness, worms, com-tipation. is at Drug, gists. The N.Z. Drug Co., General Agents. 3 that as a writer in your local contem porary proved the other day, it could ox WHEAT BEANS ’.HEAP FURNITURE AND HSO- The present position of politics in the colony is peculiar. There is every in- Flies and Bugs, —Beetles, insects, caches, ants, bed-bugs, rats, mice, gophers, jack-rab- bits, cleared out by' “ Rough on Rats. ’ :1. Many others started nostrums put up in simi- lar style to H. B., with variously devised names in which the word “ Hop ” or “Hops ” hibit some 40 per cent of expenses, t< keep the Council’s machinery going, am sa-Axrrrn'Ar.'rrTmsvi.s OF HATS AND 1 BARLEY PE.\.S that would not suit his purpose. . - CAPS', of every, description. OATS COCKSFOOT DING MANUFACTORY, dication that we are on the eve of troublous times, and it is at periods of The N.Z. Drag Co., General Agents. 3 Mother Swan’s worm Syrup.—Infallible, were used in a way to induce people to believe they were.the same as Hop Bitters. All such It is not a fair criterion to compare ex- penses of Boards as against the Council ' - ; V/ ?*pff«yery£ -Discount for Cash. ■r’ . AND RYE GRASS SEED. EAST STREET SOU? li, depression that men lose their heads and bring themselves to believe that tasteless, harmless, cathartic ; for feverishness restlessness, worms, constipation. is. The 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 wav connected with them or either, because the Boa;ds have not had the spending of vast sums of money like DUNSTABLE HOUSE, — ASHBURTON. matters will only be righted by the N.Z, Drug Co., General Agents, 3 the County Council, though if they bad I maintain they could do so without any increase in their officers’ salaries. These U " QppMTCftURCH, 6 1008 j They supply farmers with the best quality Large Cornsacka, at the lowest intervention of a special providence. This special providence in some people’s “'German Syrup.”—No other medicine in the world was ever given such a - test of its their name, are imitations or counterfeits. Beware of them. Touch none of them. Use Y. 1 curative qualities as Boschee’s German Syrup. nothing but genuine American Hop Bitters, officials, year in and year out, are always ff A r U L u u Advances against Grain placed in their hands for shipment to London or else- JTfVERY article Sold at Uhmrcliu ParnicH and i\ranteed beat r*‘h eyes appears to be Sir Julius Vogel, In three years two million four hundred Ihou- with a bunch or cluster of green Hops on the white label, and Dr Soule’s name blown in^the at work super ntending works and repairs, 1 of who is regarded by them as a sort of sand small bottles of this medicine were dis- collecting rates, etc , at an average salary 1 think of about L125 per annum. A great We promised some time ago to supply the public with full particulars nf our new deus ex machina, whom fate' has des- tributed free of charge by Druggists in the glass. Trust nothing else. Druggists and ‘ „ ' 1 material and workmansmp. lined to set us on our legs again. How one man is to compass this gigantic work is not easy to sec, and this wor- ship of a fetish is one of the most unhealthy signs of the times. A lead- United States of America to those afflicted with chemists are warned against dealing in imita- contrast to the fat salaries of the Council's stock.of winter goods ; but since a closer ek«hniaati6n has been made, we find the MStHfety so much greater than we' antici- pated that with /r the limited space at our command such* a course would be im- 1 Consumption, Asthma, Croup, severe Coughs, tions or counterfeits. officers • KUrJilKlb, rAA 1 Unl oc LO. Late P, Cunningham and Go’s offices, FUNERALS CHEAPLY & COMPLETELY KCKNISprr.D Pneumonia and other diseases of the throat and lungs, giving the afflicted undeniable proof that German Syrup will cure them. The re- 1 RESIDENT MAGISTRATE’S COURT. Extract from Council’s Balance-sheet. Year ending March, 1884. Works. £ s. d. Bridges 1553 14 0 Corner of Manchester and Lichfield Sts.. -il suit has been that Druggists in every town and village in civilised countries are recommending it to their customers. Go to your Druggist 4 SOUTH RAKAIA—Yesterday. practicable. We m»F, however, state that, . I 1 V “ U<WJ " ' I n ing paper in Otago, which has gone Water Supply 1591 p 10 Drainage... ... ... ... 89 17 I Well 5 15 0 Protective Works 31 10 6 Planting , 655 6 "4 # * J Our SurPLT OF ; : FANCY COATINGS • ! ivn • Meech and Go. TTO not, as a rule, care to blow about taining 130 acres, sub-divided into oup-paddocka by substantial gorse fences; well watered, and within an easy distance well nigh rabid over the prospect of Sir Julius Vogel’s return to Parliament, ventures so lar as to assert that the and ask what they know about it. Sample Bottles fid. Regular size 3s. fid. Three doses will relieve any case.— [Advt.] (Before H. C. S. Baddeley, Esq., RM) A Dangerous Practice.—W. Street, charged with enter! s a railwav train



Expenses. £3927 3 £ s. 9 d. Office ... 1257 11 2 Printing ... 171 S 9 Insurance (pounds) ... 17 7 1 Legal Expenses ' 8 11 6 Rangers ... lo 15 10 ... 349 1 io‘ Licensing... 58 12 1 Planting Board ... 5 IS 7 Repairs to Chambers ... 20 8 7 Main Roads (surveying ?) 68 4 6 £i&7 13 11



f*jl -0 F A R. M E R S. A few doptea of the NEW RAILWAY TARIFF specially, compiled by the pre sent Ministry to meat the views of Can larbury farmers) are now on sale at this office. B N, U I N E ROTHERHAM’S ENGLISH LEVERS from £5 10s. Genuine Waltham Levers, from £3 10s. All watches guaranteed two ye.i.-s. Special attention to repairs, which are gSßßPWtifed twelvemonths. a. ADAMS & CO, Practical English Watchmakers, 246 High street, Christchurch, Opposite City Hotel. 5 959 NSofc J- A- Persson CABINETMAKER, X s t UPHOLSTERER & SHOP-FITTER, Wakanui Road (near Post Office), Begs to thank his customers for past £a?p;s and, to announce: that; he is now prepared to execute orders for all classes of furniture in tapestry, repp, velvet, leather and horae hair, and to suit every ope. : Furniture upholstered and .polished. Mattresses re-made and car pets re-laid. People from the .country will do well to pay J. A. P.’s establish jnent a visit before purchasing elsewhere. ' All work entrusted to him will be faith- ,«»«ti and'his prims will defy competition. ■ "Agent! fot . _ Walter Gee’s Venetian Blinds Mansfield, Monumental Mason FONEKALS COSBPOTKD OS - SEASONS DE TERMS. . J. BAhNWX'VfNE & CO., VtaVK now OF iWEI) OP fcil«n«i»» I j V .Shipments of NFW WINTER drapery. A large ChoiceAnd'Magnificent assort ment in all the Departments, bought under Special Advantages' from the manufacturers. All GOODS llarkeOLOW PRICES, as their role is to CLEAR 1 otftP the -Stock every



.SEASON. ■ ££-- J. B. and Co. are Manufacturer* of MENS’ YOUTHS Vatid BO VS’ CLOTH ING, an industry which they have lately commenced on theis-premiaes, and which has proved a great success, the - cut and Also, MANUFACTURERS OF HATS AND , ' CAPS', of every, description. v/lsrpffeyery. £ 'Discount for Cash. DUNSTABLE HOUSE, \QpjopwigOTOH. :S 1008 SAPOL O G Y. Vvirproinised some time ago to supply (he-public with fall particulars of our new f winter, goods ; bqt since a closer haa bben made/we find the tftftetysb much greater than we antici pated that with /r th9 limited space at our command such* r » course- Would be im practicable. We m»y, however, state that i.i. * J OtJB SUFPLTOF : FANCY COATINGS ; ,■*»» . TWEEDS ; ■ • Froh ttb Homb Markets , ASSES'. : . Anything Wk Have !"-a? > t 6 Received. - To encourage Colonial Manufacture”, and a*sist in Jcecping Colonial wealth within tk*Wblony*av far as that can be done by the efforts of a single firm, we have received a fine selection of TWESLS from Kaiapoi and Oamarn ; also a splen did assortment of- MO-GIEL TWEEDS, manufactured only for the bespoke trade. Ac these goods have been awarded highest honors at the Sydueyand Melbourne Ex hibitions, they require no further r, com mendation at our hands. ■ The success which we have already achieved in Ashburton, and the reputation ■we now enjoy for accurately fitting the human finite, will be a sufficient guaran tee that srYiiE, fit, and other essentials can always be relied on. CRAIGHEAD AND CO.. CLOTHIERS, yaffv.pgp STREET, AsHBURItN.



Wanted - TENTH Anniversary Star of the East Lodge, No. 62. WASTED —A respectable Youth as an Apprentice. Hayes and 00. WANTED Known Comfortable Lodgings for one or two boarders. Apply, Guardian office. 5 988 WANTED —A Saddler; an unmarried man preferred. John Gkigg, L'-ngbeach. 6 1005 WANTED —A Woman as Cook, on June 13th ; liberal wages given ; references required. Mrs Gbigg, Long beaoh. 5 1006 WANTED —Boy to milk and make himself useful. Apply J. H. Raine, Maronan, Hinds. 5 921 MAY 26, Temperance cheer art the Church of England School. \T7ANTED —A General Servant; one that can cook well. Apply to Mrs G. Jameson, Tancred street. 5 9JI WANTED— Tenders to Feed off 140 ■ acres Turnips. Particulars apply, John Doyle, Upper Rangitata. 6 788 \TJANTED, immediately —Every one W to read Hate-i an» Co.’s adver tisement. 4 748 rFHCKETS, Is Gd, may be had every- X where. WANTED— Every one that was unsuc cessful in Hayes and C© .'s art union to read advertisement. '4 749 THE Anniversary Tea Meeting will be held in the Church of England Schoolroom on Monday, May 26th. WANTED Known—Best Rice, 3d ; Sago, 4d ; Tapioca, 6d ; Flemington Factory Cheese, 6£d per lb.—J. Mo Greook, Tancred street, opposite the Arcade. 4 640 T¥T ANTED, by a respectable middle * * aged widow a sii nation as Working Housekeeper or any place of trust ; good references. Apply, Andubwks Bros., Servants’ Registry Office, Ashburton. 5 1011 ■CT/" ANTED to purchase Good Lard in V» any quantify ; als©, Sound, Small Pickling Onions. Apply, S. E. Poyntz, Novplty Emporium and Provisien Store. 6 758 rjIEA on the Table at 6 p.m., WANTED Known—The cheapest house in town to buy Millinery, Dolmans, Jackets, Dress -Stuffs, etc., is H. 0. Segers’s, Scaly’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— Roeekt Elston, Bill Poster, Theatrical Agent, etc., Town Hall, Ashburton. Theatrical companies and others visiting Ashburton should communicate with the above. Orders by post or telegram promptly attended to. . 7600 /"] OOD Tea at the Good Templar enter- VJT 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. O. Davis, next Oddfellows’ Hall, Ashburton. 5 765 a OOD SONGS- Good Readings. Good Speakers. TTTANTED Known—That Jones and VV Bradshaw, next Mr Lancaster’s butchers shop, East street, are new offer ing Pig Feed, Chick Wheat, Horse Feed, etc., etc., etc., cheaper and of a better class than any other in the tawn. All goods delivered free of charge in town. 4 752 , ETsTANTED —The public who are in VV ' 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 beat prunellas from 7s 6d ; men’s half sole and heeling, 4s 6d ; women s do, 3s 6d ; girl’s do,- 2s 6d. Nokes, Leicester 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 naw shop erected on the Wakanui road, next G. 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 pairs neatly executed. Estimates given for builders’ ironwork. 3 552



Special Advertisements, Roberts, paxton & co. ABE CASH PURCHASERS OP WHEAT BEANS BARLEY ; PEAS OATS COOKSFOOT . AKB RYE GRASS SERB. They supply farmers with the best quality Large Cornsacka, at the lowest market rates, and wifi ma'c e liberal Ca-ah Advances against Grain placed in their hands for shipment to London or else where. ROBERTS, PAXTON & Co. Late P, Cunningham and Go’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 i 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., &c., &a., BURNETT STREET, ASHBURTON. Being supplied with the latest improved Machinery, they are able to turn out Fur niture, fee., in alt the newest designs, and at prices which defy competition. Farmers and others wishing to make thfcir homos oomfortab’e should pay this Firm a visit, and they will find that MEEOH AND CO. can supply every Household requisite at prices which, to meet the times, will really surprise them. Brackets and all other k .nds of Cutting done for the trade. 376



Special Advertisement g T A T I*o N E R T, Commercial, Plain, and Fancy. ACCOUNT BOOKS PRIZE BOOKS SCHOOL BOOKS & REQUISITES (SchaoliCommittees (supplied) TOYS & FANCY GOODS. Andrewes Bros., BtiexsraLßßs, Statmrkbs, &c.,j ASHBURTON.



IMPORTANT The undersigned is now landing PRIM IS NEWCASTLE COAL for household purposes. ■ Also on hand, BEST NATIVE COAL AND BLACK PINS FIREWOOD. Building Timber at Prices to suit the Times. ALPHEUS HAYES, Coal and Timber Merchant. WILLIAM COLLINS, Manager.



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



GRAIN SEASON 1884. THE NEW ZEALAND LOAN AND 4, MERCANTILE AGENCY COM PANY (LIMITED), Capiiai. .£3,000,000. Reserve Fund. £210,000. AAKA IA, CHEBTSET, AND METHVEN AGENCIES. Mu 0. W. TURNER, the Company’s Local Agent, will be in regular attend* anoe at CHERTSEY: ON TUESDAYS, -from 11 a,m. till 2 p.m. METHVEN: ON THURSDAYS, from 12 till 4 p.m. RAKAIA: At all,times during the week. Every information as t» Cost and Arrangements for SHIPPING GRAT can be obtained on application to 0. W. Turner, AGENT, 2 358 Rakaia, Chertaey, and Methven.



F YOU WANT GOOD AM D STRONG FURNITURE, GO TO DAVIS’S JHEAP FURNITURE AND CSD DING MANUFACTORY, EAST STREET SOD? li, ASHBURTON. tMVEP,Y article Sold at Ciiiisrchur.-h ■A Prices and ...iAranteed boat of material and workmanship. FUNSBALS CHEAPLY & COMPLETELY ECUSISprr.D S 1 FOR SALE—A Compact Farm, con taining 130 acres, sub-divided into four-paddocks by substantial gorse fences; well watered, and within an easy distance of a school. F. FBRRIMAN. T MPORTANT TO AGRICULTURISTS DEATH TO THE BIRDS. The Undersigned has just received a consignment of DOWN'S FARMERS’ FRIEND



I FOR PREVENTING THE SMUT IN WHEAT, BARLEY, OATS, &c., The Ravaged 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. ?. FERRIMAN.



1 > The Melb urne Argus publishes ft long Account of a Salvation Army wedding, ftt ' which Major Barker presided. A song ) having been' sang to the tane of “ Ohe«r i boys, cheer,” one of the, leading officers , of the army engaged in prayer, remarking that their brother and sister about to be : united did not' marry for their Bakes, but i for the salvation of a perishing world, and in the hope that they might be the msene of leading thousands to the foot of the- Cross. The bridegroom waa Major 1 bur man, in charge of the South Australian 1 division, and the bride w»s Captain Elisa Haughton, who had distinguished herself in the cause in England, The marriage ceremony was read by Major Barks! 1 , and repeated by the bride and bridegroom, who solemnly declared that they did not seek marriage simply to please tbsmsolyes, but that they believed it would enable them to better serve and please God, and work in the interests of the Salvation Army. The proceedings concluded with a collection. Gorged Livers, Bilious conditions, consti pation, piles, dyspepsia, headache, cured‘by “ Wells’ May Apple Pills.” $d and is boxes at druggists. The N.Z. Drug Co., General Agents. a - Holloway’s Pills. —The sadden changes, frequent fogs, and pervading dampness sorely impede the vital functions and conduce to ill health. The remedy for these disasters lies in I same purifying medicine, like these Pills, which is competent to grapple with the mis chief at its source, and stamp it out without fretting the nerves or weakening the system, Holloway’s Pills extract from tne blood all noxious matters, regulate the action of eyeiy disordered organ, stimulate the liver and kidneys, and relax the bowels. In curing chest complaints these Pills am remarkable effective, especially when aided by friction of the Ointment on its walls. This double treat ment will ensure a certain, steady, and beqe? Scent progress, and sound health will soon hq re-established. —Advt.