mysterious source. Such a p would , • suicidal in the highest degr. o i'l.ey ad. heard of' misers burdened with an enormous superfluity of wealth, declining all healthy enterprise and following no thing but sordid gain, hoarding and hiding their,, accumulated riobes. -He had re cently read of a millionaire in New York who committed suicide to save himself 'from starvation, his .diseased mind hav ing conceived that the unfortunate victim was suffering from the moat abject poverty. He was inclined to think that a similar mania had pervaded the colony for some time. The present depression was exaggerated and illusory. The pri vate debt had been pointed to as an addi tion to the liability of the community and a burden upon their public resources. This was an outrageous fallacy, which, if persistently inculcated, would extend and aggravate the present depression. The private debt of the colony was a contract Between capitalists and producers ; one found the money and the other employed it in industrial pursuits, which were the life blood of this and other colonies, and the community at large contracted no liability whatever in respect to the trans action. If a contrary impression went abroad there would bo a general dis inclination to embark upon even re munerative investments. It certainly would be better if the interest on these private loanr remained within the colony, bat in England there was a superfluity of capital and « general tendency to send ;it oat hare for investment in industrial pursuits, and it would be obviously absurd to discourage this ten denpy which did much to build up a healthy and permanent prosperity. He deprecated any action which would preju dice private Borrowing of a legitimate character. As he had already observed, the great want of the country was capital, and anything done to inter rupt the supply was highly injurious to all classes. Members of the Govern ment had gone about advocating what he must call spurious thrift. No one would deny the necessity for close economy, and those inculcating it had his warmest sympathy, but Major Atkinson did not suggest real thrift, but that they should■ discontinue to employ labor or entail any' other necessary expenditure for the de velopment of the country, but allow each man', as it were, to paddle his ..own canoe. 'Such a policy most be necessarily disas trous to the colony. The present lamenta tions over the condition of the country were not justified. In a few months they might see such a rise in the-value of pro perty that they would not recognise the colony. This had been the case when the Public Works policy of 1870 was an nounced ; although no loan had actually •been raised or large expenditure under taken, a spirit of hope and enterprise sprang up, which in the course of a few months altered the aspect of the whole 'bolony. He hoped that they would have bo further recourse to political fads, but diligently apply themselves to the great questions involving the prosperity and happiness of the colony. He would like to say a few words upon the question of Immigration. He was aware that it had ' been said in reference to himself that he bad swamped the country with immi* grants, and would, if be had the oppor- do so again. The immigration which he would encourage at the present time was that of small capitalists with from LSOO to L 2,000 to invest in the . colony. He would give no pledge which Woold hamper him in respect to this ques tion at a later period, but he thought their object should be to equalise capital and labor within ths colony, and ha would keep this end steadily in view. The direct steam communication now established be tween New Zealand and England would have an immense influence upon the wel fare of the colony, and it aright be wise to suspend assisted immigration until the result of the innovation was fully ascer tained. The people of Canterbury and of the oelony at large owed a deep debt of gratitude to Mr J. L. Coster, as that gen tleman’s indomitable energy and courage had conferred the inestimable benefit of •direct bream communication upon the colony, while the Agent-General and the press were timidly discussing the feasi bility of the project. In reference to the property tax he might at, once say that he was opposed to it on many grounds. It was an inquisitorial tax encouraging cheating aad deceit. The poor man being alarmed Cor his creiic returned property which he did 'njpt possess, while the rich man offended in the other direction. The mercantile class were barely touched by the tax, as they could represent their liabilities to Banks and other creditors in snob a manner as to largely evade pay stent It pressed harshly on all manu facturing industries, aqd prevented capi tal being embarkedin these enterprises. The whole community might be reached through the Customs duties, and the mer cantile community specially through stamps, but -he was strongly opposed to direct taxation of any description if it could possibly be avoided. The substitu tion of a property tax for a land tax. li-- resulted in the burden falling upon the mortgagees, which he thought was unfair. A similar alteration had recently been brought about In Austria with a very unfavorable effect upon the English credit of that country. The existing property tax must lead to a large withdrawal of English capital from this colony ; in fact, lie had recently been informed by a gen tleman who, previous to the present Act Becoming law, had been authorised to draw upon an English correspondent for JLloo,opp for colonial investment, that the authority bad been withdrawn, and that the capitalist had farther expressed a wish that the whole of his exist ing mortgages should be repaid unless the mortgagors irate prepared to pay this taxi He hoped that there was no need for a land tax, but if it was necessary he thought that its expenditure should be localised ; that there Should bean exemp tion qpto LfiOO.or LI,OQJ and for improve vents. He would strongly oppose a tax npon industries, and he had no sympathy with the bursting-up policy or progressive land tax. .He'wee.neither a protectionist nor a free trader. The-doctrine of free trade, which hod obtained some tone at the present day, was inapplicable to this country. He would not impose one half - penny of taxation except for the purpose of revenue, and- then legislators should determine which was the moat prudent moans by which to raise the necessary funds. Ha strongly objected to excise duties of every description. New .South Wales bad been eulogised for its free trade and Victoria deprecated for its protection,' but as •* matter of fact the two colonies trerfi on raubb the same footing in this respect, although the taxes were levied in : ei different: form. This country did not make enough for itself. They had cer tteqly advanced in this respect, but there / was still room for vast improvement Last year they imported boots and shoes ' tothe value of LI 28,000, and in 1870 withabcat half their present population they -Imported L 281,000 worth This indicated the improvement be bad re rY. feried to, but he repeated that there was ,v-;' ,’thAjttfctter ’should engage the anxious ,"*■ attention of ' those having the control ■: .of emurs. , They had a market ; ' ! for their products of. an interest arid wfte : Which had scarcely been dreamt tBE» referred tothe South Sea Islands, he had proposed a scheme to ab- Of ttftsr irlsods, but' the tddeiptlrred about adopting his : •Kigneottj- many .of his friends Ibiglaadbadexpressed > their 'and the (taqpm Go*

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▼eminent had also been attracted by their commercial value, and was quietly centre ing its interest in Tonga and Samoa ; and Bismarck himself had recently of fered a substantial subsidy to traders to these islands. tie had plans of a public, or not essentially a private charac ter, which if carried out would' 4 largely extend the trade between the colony and these islands, and would be found much more practicable than the so-called federa tion. The measure approved by the recent Convention and styled federation, proposed to ourtail the independence of *he individual colonies in respect to cer tain legislation. The proposal was sur rounded by considerable danger, but would doubtless confer some groat advan tages upon, the colony. New Zealand occupied a somewhat difficult position in respect to this question, she could not afford to be left opt in the cold, nor could she be ostracised by the action of the other colonies. It was proposed that no legislation should be introduced into the Parliaments of the different colonies without the consent of too Federal Coun cil, It would not be safe for New Zea land to relegate such a power, but it might be provided that no legislation of the Council should bind any colony until its Houses of Parliament had approved pf such legislation. This would protect the colonies, but somewhat limit the powers of the Council. It was not politic for New Zealand to offend the other colonies on this question, but far less politic to adopt any measure which would curtail its liberty. He thought that the produc ing power of the colony should be largely increased. At present they imported annually L 500,0 )0 worth of sugar, while there was really no obstacle against the production of this wealth within the colony. It was a reproach to New Zea and that with its vast deposit of coal it still imported this commodity largely from another colony. The development of the frozen meat -trade promised to confer a vast benefit upon the country at large by opening a profitable outlet for the stock of those engaged in grazing pursuits. If they wished to attract capital, restore confidence and discard the present feeling of depression, they should particularly remember the earlier days of colonisation when there was no dream of the present prosperity, but when they had the cour-. age to do and dare. It was indeed strange that he should come to aavocate courage to the few thousand men who had con structed the Lyttelton tunnel and other great works, but he hoped they would receive his remarks in good part and believe him that he had no private in terests to advance, but was instigated by a desire to serve a country in which he had spent the best days of his life, and towards which he felt the fondest and most devoted interest

There was loud and prolonged applause at the conclusion of Julius Vogel’s ad dress, and in reply to questions, ha said that he thought no greater piece of hum bug had been presented to the colony than the proposal to nationalise the land. Here the Crown still had millions of acres for disposal, and it appeared to him that the scheme was not only absurd, but would lead to the grossest possible job bery. In respect to perpetual leasing, he thought that the Government having a iargo estate at their disposal, should, with a view to bring it into cultivation, ar range to sell it on terms which would be best suited to those prepared and anxious to obtain it. If persona were stupid enough, to prefer a lease to ob taining a freehold they should be met, but he contemplated that every prudent man would be actuated by that desire which had contributed so much to the arogress of the country, to obtain land of ins own. This perpetual leasing was one of. Mr Rolleston's fads and some people had paid a very large price for the land, but they might put the speaker down for a fool if they did not live to see these leaseholders exerting themselves to induce the Government to give them the fee a mple of the land. He did not think that the Government could borrow money in the Home market and let it out on mortgage to colonial freeholders at from four to five per cent. It would impair the credit of the colony for their Government to borrow on the security of the land, and there were other things which he thought made it impoli tic. The Government should undertake great things sUch as railways, and not unduly interfere with private enterprise. In Austria and Germany there were Backs of Agriculture ; he did net know the prin ciple upon which they were conducted, hut it was well worth inquiring into. He believed that their transactions amounted to many- millions, and that they were the means of fostering The prosperity of a vast number of small landholders, who could not command the assistance of other monetary institutions. He was not vain enough to suppose that because no scheme to overcome this difficulty suggested itself to his mind that none could be devised, but he would advise ] them strongly to avoid bringing the Govem- into too intimate communication with the private affairs of the community. —He was not in favor of denominational grants in aid of education, but thought that the present charge upon the public parse for educational purposes was ex cessive—much greater than the commun ity could bear, and it should be reduced. —He advocated the construction of the West Ooast railway by private enterprise, as he thought it improbable that the colony would consent to make it, it being in some measure a speculative line and the cost very, large. He thought that the gentleman who bad referred to this question was not more ardently anxious than himself to see the work undertaken. —Ho would not support the closing of pub lic house on polling days. He’thought that they should not only look upon the electors of New Zealand as intelligent beings, but give them credit for some self control. He could see no teas.on why people who did not abuse the use of alcoholic liquors should suffer for the un fortunate people who had less self control. Hp would say that electors who require such precautions to be taken to guard against their exce ses should not continue to be electors. —He thought that some limit should be placed upon questions put to him in respect to purely private mat ters, but he had no objection to say that neither had the Chairman nor the Board of the Agricultural Company been parties to any deceit towards purchasers of land from the Company in respect to liability under the railway rate. If there had been any mistake he was sure that it was the result of inadvertence. The Go vernment before undertaking the con struction of new lines of railway should go carefully into the question of cost, and should obtain from landholders benefited by the line some guarantee against a loss exceeding that of 2 per cent. Of course those immediately adjacent to the line of rails should contribute to a larger extent than those at a greater distance.—Ho was afraid that the cost of placing this colony in telegraphic communication with Fiji as a preliminary to our conjunction with America and New Cale donia by cable would be more than New Zealand would be likely to undertake. He thought that it would bo cheaper to connect Fiji with Brisbane, by which the same end which he recognised as a very desirable one v.onld be obtained.—A perfect literature had arisen in this colony on the subject of district railways. Some simple individuals having faith in the Acts originally passed by the Legislature had Managed by some means to raise the necessary funds. But it was now found that the securities under the Act were tilnkni.fr, Shd the debentures had been hawked abdut from one end of the world to the other. The notion of the Govenweut in respect

to these railways and their debentures had bf-on scandalous, an 1 it appeared to him that the Government must take over the lines to rehabilitate these securities The present ratepayers c mid not be en tirely relieved, it would be a bad prece dent to do so, but their re sponsibilities might be fairly lessoned. —ln response to a question whether the candidate was in favor of granting out of the L 70.000 paid by the Catholics of New Zealand towards educition some of that money unjustly taken from them, and grant them payment by results, subject to Government inspection, Sir Julius said that the question was cleverly put, as it meant to bind him to two certain state ments, of the merit of which he was not in a position to judge. Ha thought that the cost of education should be reduced, but would never be in favor of denomi nationalism. (Applause ) —No suggestion had ever been made to the Agent-General to establish agencies throughout Great Britain for the sale of land on deferred payment, but when he was Agent-General he did propose such a c uirso to the Go vernment. Before he left office he wrote to the Government, stating that there was a strong f. cling among farmers in Eng land in favor of emigrating to New Zea land, and ho had on his own responsibility made arrangements to bring out a large number, special terms being made so that they could come out at second-class and have certain privileges. The vessel was despatched with a large number of people bringing a considerable amount of capital, the cost to the Government being between L7OO and j-,800. Ho thought he should get that praise for his action which is pleasant to every public man, but the Government curtly informed him not to send any more immigrants of that kind. He would be in favor of attempts of the kind he had referred to.—Asked if he would promote a Bill to compel land owners to join roads and hand them over to road boards before selling sections, the candidate said that no doubt the question disclosed an existing evil, but he ailed to see how the State could interfere. If a purchaser was so silly as not to take notice of what ha was buying he must necessarily suffer. A Government might just as reasonably be expected to guar antee the soundness of horses. The spread of intelligence was the best remedy for the evil.—He would not be id favor of in terfering with the reserves set aside for recreation purpose. Probably the ques tion did not refer to these, and he would oertainly, advocate that other reserves lying idle should be __profitably utilised as rap dly as possible.—He could not remem ber exactly how much was added to the public debt of the colony during the time he was Premier, but he thought it was about L13,000,C00. It should be borne in mind, however, that if he left behind him liabilities he also had to meet the liabilities of those who came before him. —He considered the property tax inquisi torial because a poor business man, who might possess little or no property, could not give the real state of his finances, as that would perhaps mean ruin. As to the rich it was the easiest thing in the world to make a false return of their property, and that This was done the columns of the Times, containing announcements that conscience-smitten people were continu ally sending money for unpaid taxes to. the Chancellor of the Exchequer showed. —There could be no doubt that in a short time the colony would be forced to make arrangements with the direct steamers, which did their work so well, to carry the mails. No one could question the wisdom of doing this.—Ho wished that the gen tleman who asked him whether he had received the sum of L 39,000 during his Premiership would place him in a position to say “ Yes.” He had only been Premier for three years. He believed a return had been made, although he hod .not seen it, giving the amount of money ho had re ceived while in the Government. This showed the amount to jbe L 27,000, from 1869 to 1881, and he would not sympathise with any man who thought this excessive, considering the offices ho had filled and the service he had done the colony. Maior Atkinson had said in Dunedin that the Inscribed Stock Act had saved the colony L 30,000 per annum, and this could not have been done but for his (Sir Julius Vogel’s) exertions during two visits to England. He ventured to say that if the services had been rendered to any private individual the reward would have*foeen ten times as great. This concluded the written questions, and Mr Jolly then put a series of ques tions mainly dealing with matters fully explained in Sir Julius Vogel's speech. The meeting became impatient and at last the questioner sat down. Mr W. C. Walker thought that they had to return their sincere thanks to Sir Julius Vogel for the cheering words he had spoken to them that evening. If they put their minds back a few weeks they would remember that the Ministers went round the country telling them what they would do. Then came Sir Julius Vogel’s now celebrated East Coast address, and he felt sure that the breast of everyoue who read that able address was warmed by it. Then they had asked Sir Julius Vogel to represent them, and he - had consented. He thought that in making this requisi tion the electors were not only doing themselves an honor but performing their duty to the colony. He could assure Mr Wasou’s supporters that it was out of no antagonism to that gentleman that he and those who thought with him had asked Sir Julius to .come forward. (Ch, ho !) He hoped that the meeting would pass * hearty vote of confidence in Sir Julius Vogel as the representative of the con stituency of Ashburton. (Loud applause). Mr Charles Reid briefly seconded the motion.

Mr C. W. Purnell said he had listened attentively to the address of Sir Julias Vogel, but had failed to discover any reason why a visitor who would olny stay a few months in the colony should be re garded as a pr par person to represent that constituency. (interruption.) No doubt there were people on the platform opposed to what ho was saying, and were afraid of hearing him, but if they would not listen to him now ho would take an other opportunity of declaring his views. (Interruption.) The Chairman appealed to the meeting as to whether they wished Mr Purnell to speak, and the noes were declared to be in the majority. Sir Julius Vogel asked the meeting to give Mr Purnell a fair hearing, as he would like to hear what that gentleman had to s&i about him. Mr Purnell again tried to apeak, but as he could not obtain a hearing he contented himself with moving as an amendment “Thata vote of thanks only be accorded to Sir Julius Vogel.’’ Mr u. H. Brown seconded the amend ment, and on its being put, to the meeting it was declared lost. .

Ttie motion was than put and carried by a large majority. Sir J. Vogel said he wished to thank them for the kind way in which they had listened to his address, and for the manner in which they had expressed their confi dence in him. With reference to irhat Mr Purnell had said, he (the speaker) did not think they ought to find fault with him for being frank and candid. He would not pledge himscli to remain in the colony, but still it was open to him t to alter his mind on this or any other sub ject. Whether the electors of Ashburton returned him or not he would always have a lively recollection and a feeling of gratitude for the patient hearing they had given him, -especially considering the crowded state of the hall. (Applause). The mooting then separated with some uproar, three cheers being given for Mr Waaon by some of that gentleman’s sup porters.

PARLIAMENTARY.

LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL. Fbid-.t, June 13. The Council met at 2 30. Other business was postponed on account of the political crisis. THE ADDRESS IN REPLY. Hon. Mr McLean resumed the debate on the Address. He strongly advocated .the new Native land policy, which if adopted as proposed in 1877 would have put the North Island in a far better position than it was now. The abuses of the present system were very great, and only big capitalists could buy Native lands. He hoped in the impending election the South would return men pledged 10“ the new system. He laughed at the gloomy fears of some as to the colony’s prospects. The present slight depression was ephemeral, and would soon pass away, and he considered the outlook most en couraging. It would take a very great deal to kill a country like this ; and with ordinary care we had nothing whatever to fear. Captain Fraser spoke, strongly con demning the Federation proposals. The Hon. Mr Waterhouse considered emphatically that the depression was not of the temporary nature the Government thought, but that its effects would be felt for tens of years, and we must recognise that there must be great and radical changes before perm ment prosperity could be established. The depression was due to our having long been living in a fool’s paradise—to the reckless extravagance of many years, which had caused an enor mous inflation of land values and ficticious prosperity. Mr Reynolds attributed the depression largely to so many local works being executed from the Public Works Funds. Dr Grace spoke in the highest terms of the administrative services of the Minister of Lands, and supported the perpetual leasing system. After some further remarks the debate was adjourned till Tuesday, and the Council rose at 5 p.m.

FOOTBALL.

NEW ZEALAND v. NEW SOUTH WALES. [REUTEfe’s TELEGRAM —COPYRIGHT.] Sydney, Yesterday. At the football match yesterday two goals were kicked by Ryan. Taiaroa and Warbrick also distinguished themselves.

CRICKET.

THE AUSTRALIANS IN ENGLAND. [retier's TELEGRAMS —COPYRIGHT.] London, June 12. The Australian team commenced the cricket match to-day against the repre sentatives of tho Nottingham County at Nottingham. The following are the names of the local team;—Messrs Wright, Atturwell, Barnes, Flowers, Green, Scotton, Selby, A. Shaw, Sherwin, Shrewsbury, W. Wright. There was a large attendance of spectators, and the weather was splendid. The ground was in good order, and an excellent wicket has been prepared. The home team went in first, and scored 170. Burns, bowled 33, was the highest scorer. The Aus tralians then went in for the first innings, and when the stumps were drawn for the day had lost two wickets for 44, Giffen, not out, 22.

CABLE NEWS.

LATEST FROM EUROPE.

[REUTER’S TELEGRAMS—OOPYRI&H r. ] Monetary and Commercial. London, June 12. Consols remain at par. ex div. The Bank rate remains at z and the market rate per cent. The Bank reserve is Li 5,300,000, being an in crease of Lyoo.ooo during the week. The proportion of reserve to liabilities is still 47 per cent. Adelaide wheat is selling at 40s for off-coast cargoes; quotations, ex granary, for Adelaide and New Zealand wheat and flour, are unchanged. The Closing of the Wool Sales. The auctions close to-day. The total quantity sold during the series was 320,000 bales; 38,000 bales have been held over. Greasy wools closed at last sale’s closing rates. Crossbreds are a halfpenny higher than at the close of the February-March auctions. Fleece wools closed irregularly.

AUSTRALIA N.

(REUTER’S TELEGRAMS—COPYRIGHT.) Shipping. Asblaide, Yesterday. > Arrived, this afternoon—Messageries Maritimes steamer Sydney, from Mar seilles, May 7th. The New Ministry. The Ministry resigned office to-day, and Mr Colton was sent for by his Excellency the Governor and charged with the formation of a new Ministry. It is probable the portfolios will be allotted as follows ;—Premier and Chief Secretary, Mr Colton ; Colonial Trea surer, Mr Hawkes ; Attorney-General, Mr Symon; Public Works, Mr Parker or Mr Murray. [Received June 14, 1.10 p.m] The Sugar Trade. Melbourne, To-day. The latest Mauritius advices per the Messageries’ steamship Sydney report the sugar market as unchanged. An Illustrious Visitor. The Duke of Manchester is a passen ger by the steamship Sydney. The Political Crisis. Adelaide, To-day. The new Ministry has not been for mally settled, but Mr Colton is ex pected to complete his task by Tues day next.

FATAL FIRE.

♦ 3 HREE PERSONS BURNT. [BY TBLKCRAPH ] Christchurch, To-day. A terrible fire occurred at about four o’clock this morning at Leeston, destroy ing a two-roomed cottage on the olouth bridge road, owned by Mr Holley. The cottage was occupied by Frank Smith and his wife, and as neither of them was to be found the debris was examined by Con stable Simpson, when the charred remains of Frank Smith and his wife were found. On a feither search being made a third body was found, but at present it is not known who it is. An inquest will be held this afternoon. Later. The third body found in the debris of Smith’s house at Leeaton has been iden tified as that of Win Thompson, who left tlia Lcestoa Hotel last night rather the worse for liquor. No clue has been ob t lined as to the cause of the fire.

TELEGRAMS.

* [PER PRESS ASSOCIATION.] Attempted Suicide. Auckland, To-day. A gumdigger named Logan attempted suicide this morning by cutting his throat and stabbing himself in several places. Slight hopes are entertained of his re covery. He has been suffering from the effects of heavy drinking. An Unfounded Charge. The charge of indecent assault against Captain Scotland, of the Crusader, was dismissed. Returning Members. Wellington, To-day. The Hinemoa with from 30 to 35 mem bers of Parliament leaves for Picton and Nelson at noon to-day. She returns here late on Monday evening. Inquest. Mosoiel, To-day. , At the inquest on Alexander Todd, killed on the railway line near Moagiel while crossing on horseback, the jury re turned a verdict of “ Accidental death, no blame attaching to anybody.” The evi dence showed that the deceased had been drinking before the accident, but was capable of taking care of himself.

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, SATURDAY, JUNE 14, 1881



, That husband of mine is three times the man he was before he began using " Wells’ Health Renewer.” Druggists. 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 v ilue. 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 sneering invalids to use their stuff instead, expecting to make money on the credit and good name of 11. 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 uch pretended remedies, or cures, no matter what their style or name is, and especially those with the word “Hop” of "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 in the Trust nothing else. Druggists and chemfsts are warned against dealing in imita tions or counterfeits!



Gazette in Bankruptcy. Y. Ti. J^J'OTICE —The Ashburton Guardian ib a Gazette for all notices under the Debtors and Creditors Acts. IN BANKRUPTCY. IN the District Court ot Ashburton (being a local Court of Bankruptcy), holden at Ashburton. In the matter of the Bankruptcy Act, 1883 Notice is (hereby given that ROBERT ANDERSON, of FLmington, farmer,, has this daybeen adjudicated a bankrupt in the said Court. The first general meeting of creditors will be held at the District Courthouse, Ashburton, on WED NESDAY, June 18th, at three p.m. And the public examination of the bank rupt will take place at the sitting of the District Court at Ashburton, on THURS DAY, 10th July proximo. Dated this 12th day ot June, 1884. J. O. BELL, 1164 Deputy Official Assignee. Medical. NEW ZEALAND Herbal Remedies. DIARRHOEA, DYSENTERY, &o. Completely conquered by Monk’s Herbal Extract (Registered), Price 2s 6d and 4s per bottle. The above “Extract" is one. of the moat marvellous discoveries of the age. Its effects are instantaneous, and never fail in chronic or acute oases, however severe. The great properties of this medicine consist in its never producing costive ness, no matter how freely used, and its being perfectly harmless and purely her bal, yet curing Diarrhoea, Dysentery; Eng lish Cholera, .etc., with the greatest cer tainty. TESTIMONIALS. Rangiota, July 7, 1881. Sir, —Having carefully examined the N.Z. Herbal Extract, I find it to be skilfully prepared vegetable preparation, possessing the properties of the plants from which it is derived in a highly con centrated state, a fact which I have veri fied by evaporating a fluid drachm placed on a watch glass over a spirit lamp. On weighing the result, a dark green extract, I found the weight to be 14£ grains. On further submitting the extract to analysis I found it to be rich in tannin. In a large number of cases of ordinary diarrhoea, as well "hs in many chronic cases and in dysentery, Ihaveprovedit to possess great specific control, added to the unusual cure in a majority of diarrhoea medi ts, that it does not subsequently con eate the bowels. I feel satisfied that from the number of trials I ha»e been enabled to make Af it in a somewhat ex tensive practice, it is a most valuable addition to modern therapeutics. The following cases are takf ran dom from my note book : Case No. I—Mrs M , West Eyre ton, suffering for two years from chronic dysentery, which had reduced her almost to a skeleton. After a fortnight’s trial not only had the diarrhoea stopped, but the commenced eating meat without pain, and the usual concomitant vomiting. In two months she had gained 181bs weight. Case No. 2—A G. , child, aged five years. Fortnight diarrhoea. Was effectually cured on third day. (Signed) Charles DeLacy McCarthy, M. A., M. 8. , etc., Trinity College, Dublin. Surgery, Raugiora, July, 1881, MONK’S NEW ZEALAND HERBAL MIXTURE EOR NEURALGIA, Price, 3s fid per bottle. The Mixture acts like a charm in the above painful disease, and gives almost instantaneous reliet. Testimonials to prove the efficicacy of the “New Zea land Herbal Mixture," can be seen at the Agents. From Capt. Kennedy, U. S.a. Hauroto, Port Chalmers, Feb. 7th, 1883. Dear Sir, —Thanks for the medicine you were kind enough to send me. 1 have only to ■ say that in my case—a severe attack of neuralgia in the head —it afforded me considerable relief. It has also the advantage of not being in the least pau seous, like most remedies. I remain, dear sir, yours faithfully, A. Kennedy. Mr H. D. Monk. Sole Wholesale and Retail Agent for Ashburton County, J. M. CAMBRIDGE, Pharmaceutical Chemist. Sole Proprietor, H. D. MOiNK, 458 Dunedin, New Zeeland,



Public Notices. N o w READY. 'MAPS of the Town of Ashburton and Suburbs, showing sub-divisions up to date may be obtained at our offices. Mounted, 22s Cd : unmounted, 16s. FO' d & SON, 5 995 Licensed Surveyors. mHE NEW ZEALAND MEAT PRE JL SERVING COMPANY, Washdyke, Desire to intimate that the Works will be CLOSED for the Season at the end of this month, and that the Manager will attend the sales on the 17th and 24th instant, for the purpose of purchasing any suitable sheep. ® 1142 YTE, the undersigned, having pur \\ chased the Book Debts of E. C. Pkvbblb, of Ashburton, butcher, have placed the same in the hands of Mr W. H. G undry for immediate Collection, and his receipt only will bo sufficient dis charge. All accounts must bo paid at once. DAVID THOMAS, OCTAVICS DIGBY. 19 th May, 1884. S 970 COUNTY COUNCIL. I hereby give notice that, in accordance with 48th section of The Counties Act, 1876, I appoint WEDNESDAY, 18th day of June, 1884, at 10 a.m., at the Re sident Magistrate’s Court to hear and de termine all OBJE ;TIONS to the Elec toral Roll, 1884-85, for the County of Ashburton. H. C. BADDELEY, Resident Magistrate. Ashburton, June 10th, 1884. 6 1140 Ashburton bacon cubing FACTORY. The above Company begs to notify that they have commenced this season’s Curing of Hams and Bacon. Smoking and Curing on customers’ account. Prime dairy fed bacon (specially fed by ourselves) on sale in large or small quantities. A trial solicited. W. TURTON, 6 1151 Manager. MR SIDNEY WOLF, From the Royal Academy of Music, London, PROFESSOR OF SINGING AND PIANOFORTE, Cox Street, Ashburton, Singing Class for Ladies and Gentlemen at the Oddfellows’ Hall every Thursday Evening at 8 o’olock. Terms—One Guinea per quarter, 4 602 ASHBURTON PERMANENT BUILDING & INVESTMENT SOCIETY. The above Society pays Interest at the rate of 5 per cent, per annum for De posits at Call, 6 per cent, per annum for three mouths, and 7 per cent, per annum if fixed tor 6 months or over j ward, Manager. Office Atoaao Chaiubets, Burnett street. nl ISC H ARROW Trial. A TRIAL of P. and D. Duncan’s P4TENT DISC HARROW Will be held at MR JAMES LEMON’S FARM, Near Smith’s Nursery, ON THURSDAY, JUNE 19. 6 1159 THE ASHBURTON COUNTY STOCK AND SALEYARDS COMPANY (LIMITED), is prepared to Dip Sheep in large or small lots at the following Reduced Scale of charges:— For the first 500 sheep, one penny each For the second 500 sheep, one halfpenny each For the second 1000 sheep, one farthing each For flocks of over 2000 special arrange ments will be made. The material used will be charged for in addition to the above. GEORGE JAMESON, 3 407 Secretary. Business Notices. O T I C E. R. JS. Bean, Is now landing a splendid Cargo of the best Newcastle COAL. Agent for the celebrated Hartley Coal. Oats, Bran, Sharps, Chick Wheat, Crushed Oats, O&ten >'traw Chaff, Straw Chaff, Stakes, Post and Rails, Strainers, Fire wood, Wire, etc., etc., etc., for sale at the very lowest prices. R. S. B E A N, Ashburton Coal and Firewood Depot, West street. 6 1147 T I N Boots. W A L Boots. D. GREAT REDUCTIONS. O. HAWK T NS having reduced his prices to such an extent, he is now offer ing good serviceable BOOTS, at prices which cannot bo competed with in Ash burton. Come and Judge for yourselves. 0. HAWKINS, Boot and Shoemaker, Tinw aid. 6 115 O MONOPOLY. TO HOUSEHOLDERS AND OTHERS All who wishjto save 25 per cent, in their meat account, R. Lancaster Having reduced his staff about £lO per week, he intends shifting his principal Branch of Business to the READY-M >NEY MIC AT MART, There, for cash, he intends selling meat cheaper than ever. Prompt monthly customers waited on and supplied at cash prices. All joints marked in plain figures. No deception ; 16 ounces to the lb. Money saved is money earned these critical times. s 1071 R. LANCASTER.



Entertainments. HT, STEPHENS SCHOOLROOM. GRAND SACRED CONCERT. TUESDAY, JUNE 20th, 1884, At 8 p.m , (Third Sixpenny Series.) Pianist—-Mr Sydney Wolf. 6 1163 Lost. LOST —Between the Town Hall and the Home last night, a silver Ear ring. The finder will be rewarded by returning the same to Mrs Taos. Fox, Matron of the Home, A shburton. 6 1167 Auctions. SATURDAY, JUNE 28. LAND FOR CROPPING. TO FARMERS. CON TRACTORS. AND OTHERS. 15C0 ACRES TO LET IN ONE CROP. MR T. BULLOCK has received in structions from- the Hon. John McL-an, To Let, by Public Auction at the Arcade, on Siturday, June 28, About 150 U ACRES FOB ONE CROP, On the Lagmhor Estate, in Blocks from 42 to 260 Acres. This land fronts the Hinds river, and is some of the ten in the County. Mr Donald McLean will show it to in tending purchasers. Plans can be seen at the office cf the undersigned. Sale at 1 o’clock. T, BULLOCK, 6 1158 Auctioneer. Tenders. ANTED Tenders for Cropping 500 Acres of Land, within 24 miles of Urrall Railway Station, part of Messrs Chamberlain’s land, late Mr Wason’s ; also, for Ploughing, Harrowing and Drilling or Sowing 200 Acres of land, free from stones, and now in rape, near Urrall. Conditions to be seen at Messrs Hardy and Co.'s Stores, at South Rakaia and Methveu. 'loaders to be sent to Messrs Holmes and Loughkey, Hereford street, Christchurch. 6 1148 RAKAIA ROAD DISTRICT. TENDERS will be received up to NOON on IHUKSDAT, 19th June inst., for the following woiks ; Forming about 220 chains of Loudon’s road Forming about 16 chains of road, Rakaia township Specifications can be seen at the Road Board office, Rakaia. Tenders to be endorsed and addressed to the Chairman of the Board. A. MAK IG, 6 1161 Clerk of the Board. Election Notices, fjl O THE ELECTORS OF ASHBURTON. Gentlemen, —Owing to the resignation of E. G. Wright, Esq., as member for this district, I purpose offering nfyself as a Candidate, and will take the op portunity of Addressing you at the vari ous centres at as early a date as possible. Yours faithfully, 5 966 J. CATHOART WASON MrWason EQUESTS THE ELECTORS OF ASHBURTON, . To MEET him at the TOWN HALL, ASHBURTON, ON SATURDAY, JUNE 14, At 7.30 p.m, 6 1123 rj>o SIR JULIUS VOGEL, K.C.M.G. Sib,—We, the undersigned Electors of Ashburton, desire that you will permit yourself to be Nominated as a Candidate for the House of Representatives in the place of Mr E. G. Wright, feeling sure that the colony requires all tha political experience available to help it in the pre sent- crisis. Should you accede to our request, we pledge ourselves to do all in our power to secure your return. W. C. WALKER, DONALD WILLIAMSON, and Seventy-five others. mO THE ELECTORS OF THE ASHBURTON DISTRICT. • Gentlemen, —In reply to your requisi tion, A have pleasure in placing my ser vices at your disposal. My inducement to re-enter Parliament is the hope to be use ful. New Zealand should be now enjoy ing exceptional prosperity ; causes which, I think, are removeable produce the de pression which is driving away capital, paralysing enterprise, and reducing the power to employ labor and encourage in -dustry. I hope to be able to aid in re moving the causes, as a'so to assist in con solidating a strong party. At present public men appear to be separated, not so much by practical as by theoretical ques tions. The aspiration to be of service alone tempts me in my present impaired state of health (the result of a slow re covery from a severe illness), to accept the responsibilities you offer me. y On ac count of my invalid condition, I must ask you to excuse my addressing more than one meeting. Pray believe jthat I am not insensible to the importance of all parts of the district and to tl)o claims of the electors where ever they reside. lam simply unfit for the exertior now, though after the session ! hope toba able to do much more. Your obedient servant, 6 1092 JULIUS VOGEL. COMMERCIAL Stationery, Account Books, Presents, &c. £L. M. FoNES, East Street, 1.1 123



For Sale. FOR SALE—A Four-Horse portable Engine, in good working order. Can be seen at Hr T. H. Zouch’s Store, West street, where all information can be obtained. 6 1149 Potatoes. 171 DR SALE, in large or small quanti . ties, good BLUE DERWENT POTATOES. GEORGE -JAMF'-^V. 5 913 We.t atr.»t. s OUTH L A N FOR SALE, To close a account. D. FOR SALE, A first.class FARM, consisting of 914 acres of land, on the celebrated Ben Moore Flat. The land ia in good heart, principally in grass, and is subdivided into seven paddocks, and a railway line is laid out on the property, placing it within an easy distance of a port. F. FERRIMAN, 6 1112 Ashburton. O R SALE. 2/r ACRES good LAND, situate ** Two miles from the Ashbur ton Post Office, securely fenced and well-watered; being Lot 9, Messrs Tancred and Allen’s land. For particulars apply to george jameson, Ashburton ; or to MESSRS MILES & CO., 6 1143 Christchurch. To Let. mo LET — Five-Roomed House, Stable X *and Chaff House, £ acre garden and 1 acre paddock adjoining. Low rent to a good tenant. Apply John Abbes, near the Convent. 6 1149 mO BE LET, —Four hundred Acres of X Stubble Land, in one or more lots ; also, Tussock Land. Apply to Mr Jame son, or Dr Trevor. 6 1132 AND FOR CROPPING. lonn ACRES TURNIP LAND X4UU TO LET for One Crop, near Alford Forest, in Blocks to suit. Apply, 6 1160 MATSON, COX & CO. P A RMS T O L~ E T. The undersigned has several eligible PROPERTIES TO LET in the Ashbur ton district. GEORGE JAMESON, 6 1049 Ashburton. Stock Sales. R A K A I Stock Sales. A The undersigned will hold regular SALES of all classes of STOCK, etc., etc., at South Rakaia, on the under mentioned dates, the Ist and 3rd THURS DAY in each month ; June 19th THE NEW ZEALAND LOAN AND MERCANTILE AGENCY COMPANY LIMITED. 0. W. TURNER, Agent. Matson, Cox & Co. L. OXLE V, Rakaia Agent Sporting. ASHBURTONOOUNTY HUNT CLUB STEEPLECHASES. To be Held on the ASHBURTON RACECOURSE, ON THURSDAY, AUGUST 7th, 1884. President: E. G. Wright Vice-Presidents : M. Stitt and W. G. Ross. Stewards : E. G. Crisp, O. Digby, W. B. Denshire, 0. T. Dudley, M. Friedlander, H. Hunt, T. Leahy, John M'Loan, T. Quill, J. G. Restall, F. A. Read. H, W. Strouts, and J. Scolt. Treasurer ; C. Wroughton. ' Starter ; T. Leahy. Clerk of the Scales : M. Friedlander. Clerk of the Coubss : H. W. Strouts. ’ Handioappbbs : T. Leahy and S. Saunders. First Race to start at 12.30 p.m. 1. Hunter’s Hurdle Race (handicap), of 15 sovs, over six flights of hurdles, about 3ft Gin high ; nomination, 10s; acceptance, 15s. Amateur riders allowed lOlbs. l£ miles. 2. Winter Handicap, of 20 sovs ; nomi ne i ions, 10b ; acceptance, 20s ; 1J miles on the flat. 3. Hunt Club Cop (handicap), of 20 sovs, over such country and jumps as the Stewards may appoint; nomination, 10b ; acceptance, 20s. Amateur riders allowed lOlbs. 4. Flying Handicap, of 10 sovs; nomi nation, 10s ; acceptance, 10s. f mile on the flat. 5. Consolation Steeplechase (handicap) of 10 sovs ; for all horses beaten at the meeting ; nomination, free ; ac ceptance, 10s, to be made to the Secretary within ten minutes of de claration of weights; m les. RULES AND REGULATIONS. t lr No entry will be received excep, upon the condition that all disputes claims, and objections arising out of the racing shall be decided by the Stewards, or whom they may appoint, their decision on all points connected with carrying out this programme to be final. 2. Ashburton Racing Chib rules strictly adhered to. 3. Horses will not be qualified to com pete in the Hunter’s Hurdle Race and Hunt Club Cup, unless they have been fairly bunted to the satisfaction of the Committee during the present season with the Ashburton hounds, and have been commonly resident in the Ashburton County from May Ist, 1884, and up to the date, of the forthcoming meeting and owned by members of the Ashburton Hunt Club who have resided in the same County during the same period. 4. All nominations to be accompanied by entrance fees »nd age of horse and colors of rider, and in the hands of the Secretary not later than 9 p.m. on Satur day, 26th July, 1884. Weights will be declared about Thursday, 31st July, 1884, and acceptances must be in the hands of the Secretary not later than 9 p.m, on Tuesday, sth August, 1884. S. SAUNDERS, 6 1150 Hon. Sec.