The Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. THURSDAY, JUNE 16, 1887. THE CALIFORNIAN THISTLE.

For some time past agriculturists have been paying attention to what threatens to become a new source of loss to them and that is the Californian thistle. This weed grows with very great rapidity j and as it is very easily prorogated it quickly spreads m any district m which it gets a firm hold It is to the interest of farmers that where this weed makes its appearance ir should be immediately eradicated. It has been reported to us that a farmer 1 m this county has some land on which this thistle is growing and that he is ( taking no steps to destroy the pest.' The tnan's neighbors, it is said, have remonstrated with him, but all to no use. We do not know if our informant's story is true. Possibly the weed m question is not the Californian thistle at all, but if it is the owner of the land on which it has taken a hold should certainly set to^ work to eradicate it. If the seeds get abroad it is impossible to say what the damage and loss to land-owners might be, because a worse pest to the agriculturist it wonld be hard to find. Power is* grven to County Councils to take "the action necessary to secure the effectnre dealing with any matter of the k«ad. Clause 292 of the Counties Act says "The Council may from time to, time con tribute out of the general funds of the County such sum or sums of money as may be deemed necessary to expend for the purpose of eradicating or pre venting the spread of any noxious weed or plant, and. before enforcing or concurrently with the enforcement of any bylaw made lor such purpose shall use all necessary means to eradi cate such weed or plaint from all roads, river beds, reserves, and land under the control of the County."

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

An interesting little romance, with a tiny heroine eight years of ago has just reached a satisfactory denouement In Vienna. Nine years ago a Moravian baker's assistant went seek his fortune m Paris' He married a I Parisian girl, who died some time ago, leaving her husband with one child, a little maiden named Berthe. The father took to drinking, and was sent back with his child by the Frenoh authorities to his own country. He is at present m a precarious. Btate, tho result of drink, m a Moravian hospital. The child remained m Vienna, and was offered for adoption through the medium o( one of the newspaper^. Applications came from people of all parts of the country and of all classes* Mdle. Berthe was entrusted to one of the numerous competitors, a wealthy Vienna manufacturer, who has undertaken to provide 'or her future. The origin of the Primrose League—by the by, it is not generally known— arose from a. mistake. To Lord Beaeottsfield's burial tha Queen contributed a huge wreath of prim roses, with the inscription on them — " His favorite flower." In the Royal mind " His '" always signifies something belonging to the) Prince Consort, and it was so m this case ; but the fashionable world jumped to tho conclusion that she. meant the late Premier, and at once began to remember how passionately fond he used to be of primroses. There is one mention of them m his works and I believe only one, m which a noble lord is made to say that he has a rospeot for the< flowers m question because he has heard that at a pinch one oan make a salad of (hem., j But anything more out of character with" Lord Beaconsfield, whose favorite bird was: , the peaoook, than a preference for the simple* primrose, cannot be conceived. I onee> j heard a remark that bis true favorite Bhouldl Lave been " Crown Imperial," but it ww& made at a London dinner-table, where no o oe bad ever heard ot the flower, to the wit w fts lost upon the audience. , "Rough on Cobnh." — Asfe?for WelJTfl "Bough on Corns." Quick relief, complete, permanent cure. Corne r wart*, bunious. At obemistf and, druggists ' g

The " Milling World " tells its readers how the Hindoo reaps with an iron blade, six incheß long, an inoh wide, and curved like a sickle, oosting him four cents. He squats on his heels, outs ajiandful, lays it down, and without rising off his heels waddles forward and outs another. In twelve days he cuts an aore, and receives five oents a day, boarding himself. When he wants to thrash his grain he drives a stake m the ground, spreads' I his grain around it, ties a ropa to hia bulls horns and then to the slake, and drives them around and around till the straw is tramped very fine into what they oall "bhooaa." This is fed to the cattle after the wheat is separ ated. Englishmen have introduced thrashing machines, but^the Hindos will have none of them. They think their cattle would not eat the straw because it breaks it instead of trampling it flat. They dean their wheat by holding it up m the wind m a scoop made of reeds, or, if tbe wind is not blowing, two Hindoos make wind by waving a blanket, while a third dribbles the grain from the scoop,

This is how a Fijian pressman describes a fireworks entertainment there ; — The rookets, with a fierce rush, appeared to penetrate to the region of the stars, where they exploded Into comets, constellations, and falling meteors, quite eolipsing the fixtures of the firmament, The blue fire, m its inoandesoent brightness, lent effulgence to the moon, and shot a gigantic halo of rays far out into the comparative gloom.

An important find has been made m Eng-

laud, near Baling, of tho site of. an old pre* historic workshop, a regular armoury; for within 40 feet square no less than 600 flints worked into spear heads, faatchetn, awls, spokeßhaves, knives, Baws, and chisels were obtained. The continual ooourrenoe of such dißooveries as this is steadily foroing upon all reasonable men a fixed conviction of the great antiquity of man, although the first pro pounders of the idea thiry years ago were j sufficiently reviled.

A Greymouth telegram to the Ohristohuroh 11 Press " states that oomplaints are coming m from*some of the men employed on the Midland Railway by the sub-oontraotors. It is alleged that the truok system haß been introduced on some contracts, and men who do not deal at oertaln shops are discharged. The men state that while the wages are eight shillings per day they do not average more than (four days a week, and that provisions are at such a price that a man cannot very well keep himself on less than eighteen shillings a week. The latest novolty m swelldom at Boston (U.S.) is a Greek dinner. The tablo was decorated with garlands of roses, and the centre ornament was a Grecian lyre with

golden Btrings. The floral decorations of the

rooms were garlands of roses, and the walls were hung with rugs. Couches were plaoed at intervals throughout the room. The gueßts sat on great chairs covered with rugp, and eaoh wore a wreath of laurel tied with purple ribbon. The menu was written m Greek, and among , the dishes were wild boar, roast kid, and bare. An intermission of half an hour took plaoe at about the middle of the dinner, when burning Oriental drinks were served m silver tankards.

At the Auckland Supreme Court yesterday Jas. Lawrie was arraigned, ohargod with at tempting to murder his wife, Annie Lawrie : there being also a scoond count oharging him with wounding her with intent to do her bodily harm. He was found guilty on the second count and sentenced to two years' im prisonment with hard labor. A Sentence of four months' hard labor was imposed m the case of Jas. Lcmndea, who is Raid to have been another mate of Gaffrey's and was found guilty of breaking a man's jaw. Henry Erneßt Perry, for indecent [assult, was sentenced to two years' hard labor. Thomson BlcCallum, charged with a similar offence, did not ap pear, and hig Honor Mr Justice Ward ordered his recognisances of £25 eaoh to ea treated, remarking tho amount was scandalously small and that tbe matter should be brought under the notice of the Minister of Justice, m order to ascertain how far Justices should be allowed to exercise their discretion m this direction He said there was a disgraceful miscarriage of justioe m this cause. Hugh Storey, for a violent assault, was sentenced to twelve months' bard labor.

JUBILEE HYMN.

We have been asked to publish tho follow* ing hymn whioh has been written by Aroh. deaoon Harper, of Timaru. Fifty years since all our nation, With ona voice of acclamation, Led our Sovereign to the throno : Fifty years ! m exultation, Bound the throne, with jubilation, Still we claim her as our own ! Fifty years of joy and sorrow, Midday splendour, evening shadow, Clouds, yet ever rain-bow spanned : Fifty yea. j of royal duty, Royal burdens, ever nobly Borne for our old Fatherland 1 Fifty years of homely story, Better far than martial glory, Victory by land or sea 1 Fitly years ! yet all havo praised thee, Maidon, wife, and mother, queenly Grace of truth and purity 1 Fifty years 1 a record glorious, Venture of strong hearts, victorious, Pioneers from pole to pole 1 Lonely wilderness subduing, East and west fair wealth pursuing. And where southern waters roH ! Fifty years 1 a royal nation, Moving to its destination, Of World-Wide Imperial sway 1 Slay Almighty God who ruleth A.l things as His wisdom ohooseth, Guide and keep us on our way 1 And hereafter, Lord Almighty, Slay we, we who gladly praise Thee For the blessings of the past, "Whatso'er our earthly story, Queen and people, m Thy glory, Keep our jubilee at last {

ADDINGTON LIVE STOCK MARKET.

' Deiplte the Inclement weather, there wa ■ a good attendance at the Addington Sal leyards yesterday, and competition was kee v m some lines.

C^ait^e. — The supply of fat cattle that cam 0 to hand was very small, but sufficient to b spply all demands, and there was no Impr ovement m prices. Steers sold at from £5 6b up to £8 10j ; helfors and fat oow.« at from £3 5i up to £6, being from 14s to 17a 6d per 1001 b. There were no Hoes. «f deoldedly Inferior quality offered. Thert were very few stores or dairy cowa on »ffer, and prloes for these lines re mVcned at abont^last quotations. Thare is b till a fair demand for springers and good milkers. fc'HEBP. — A grand lot of sheep came to han<i!i and sales were very steady. Prices received were a slight improvement on laat week's quotations. Good crossbred wethers fetched np to 12a 2d ; ewes, 8s 6d to lls Id; and middling from 7a to 9i. Altog other the sheep were as good an all round lofc«ahavebeen penned for some tima. Mr J. Goagh, Messrs Giilingham Bros., and thw towoliffe Estate sent m splendid lots of crossbred wethers. There was a ■mall 'Bntry of stores, and these were of inferior •jvality, but realised average prices. A small line of lambs were dis posed of at f>s Pigs — There was a good entry, mostly prime quality, and prices realised were very satisfactory, showing a slight increase over late quotations. Farmers' prime baconer* sold at from 36s to 45s Gd, and those of slightly inferior quality found ready aale at from 203 to 32s 6d. Porkws showed a good entry, and lold well at frow 13a to 20a,

CORRESPONDENCE.

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

THE FRUIT PESTS OF NELSON.

TO TEE EDITOR.

Sir,— A few months ago I paid a visit to Nelson, where I had an opportunity of seeing scmethlng of the codlln moth's doings, of which we have heard so muoh, but seen litt'e or nothing of as yet. While I was there I saw many apple orchards that are almost ruined by this most destructive pest, the frait hanging on the tress and lying undor them per fectly useless. I a mo;t cases the grab had gone to its sleeping place, either In the ground or under bits of loose bark on I the trees, there to wait for spring, when it develops into the moth. It apparently lays its eggs on the young apple near the flower end, where it hatohes and oommenoes operations at once, by boring a hole into the core, where it Appears to remain for some tlmfl eating all round the pips. When fully grown, it makes its way out near the stem ; by this time its work of destruction is done. The moth has only beon noticed m Nelson daring the past two or three years, but now there are few gardens free from it, thousands of pounds worth of fruit being utterly destroyed last year. I was told that other kinds of frait besides apples suffer. Nothing but very stringent lawa will prevent its spread, or even keep It m check.

I am sore the Canterbury fruit growers, and all -others interested In tha. welfare of the coantrj, should do m all their power to prevent frait being Imported from any lnfeoted distriot, whether m or oat of the colony. And if it ia trne that the moth ia already here, every endeavor should be made to prevent Ita spread, for onoe It geta spread over the oountry, it ia a question if it will ever be ol eared oat again. The frait growers m Ne'sou eeem disheartened and paratyzsd, not knowing what to do. They are also troubled with several other pests. The English black bird takes much of their small frait, especially cherries, for which Nelson was onoe famous. The leech blight rains the pears and plums. Of oourcj, this blight may be kept under by dressing the trees with a preparation for the purpose, bat it it Is more difficult where the trees are large. Scale and American blights are ' bad, bat nothing when compared to the others; Very few grapes are now grown outside m Nelson, because a mildew sets into the bunches before they can ripen. Years ago, they could boast of vineyards, bat now they are not to be seen. While there I also saw the wattle blight for the first time; it promises also to bedestruc tive, especially to the wattle tree and gorse. It appears first m small white eggß varying m size from sand to a small marble, whloh are fixed about the brandies and leaves, developing into thousands, and probably millions cf small insects. I understood that it atteoks other trees. I think it would bo a calamity to a dis trict like thii, if our nice sheltering gone hedges were destroyed. Seeing, what I did, I felt It my duty to let the public know how the next province suffers from these pests, also believing the old proverb true — forewarned, forearmed. Thank'ng you for epaoe, I am. etc. Geo. W. Andrews.

TIT FOR TAT.

XO TJUE EDITOR. Sir,— Will you give me space In your paper, so that I oan bring before the pnblio the fact that I have on this day reported to Mr Inspector Broham, a member of the force here for being drank last Monday D'ght w«?ek. Youra etc., June 15. T. G^ll^ohbb.

TELEGRAPHIC NEWS.

BRITISH AND FOREIGN.

[kEUTZB's TELEGRAMS— •COPYBiaHT.]

NEW SERVIAN MINISTRY.

London, Jane 14 M. Restecs has succeded m the formation of a Ministry m Servia.

RIOTS IN IRELAND.

Evading the police at Bodyke, County Clare, Michael Davitt held a meeting at Feakle on Sunday. At the close of the meeting sharp fighting ensued between the police and the mob. Many of the latter were blud geoned.

THE CROWN PRINCE'S ILLNESS

It is feared that the affection of the throat which the Crown Prince of Germany is suffering from will prove fatal. The doctors unduly deferred performing the operation, Dr M. Mackenzie, specialist m this disease, expresses himself confident that the Prince will recover.

COFFEE PANIC.

A panic has occurred on the Ameri can coffee market. Two large futures are reported.

A STEAMER ON FIRE.

The British and India Navigation Company's steamer Jumna, from Bris bane to London, has arrived at Aden, She reports that a fire broke out m the hold, and lasted three days, and the cargo is damaged.

ALSATIAN TROUBLES.

London, Jane 15. Eight residents ot Alsace are being tried by the German authorities on a charge of treason by intriguing with the French Commissioner, M. Schnce bell.

ALERT RUSSIANS.

It is stated m England that Russia is placing steamers on the River Amu, or Oxus, Turkestan.

MAIL COMMUNICATION.

The North German Lloyd's Com pany have offered to establish a line of steamers between Vancouver, Japan, and China, for an annual subsidy of

THE EGYPTIAN CONVENTION.

Constantinople, June 13 Sir Drummond Wolff, British Special Commissioner, hae received the Queen's notification that the Anglo-Turkish Convention, regarding the future government of Egypt, now only awaits the ratification of the Sultan.

THE JUBILEE.

A meeting of the general Committed m oonneotion with the Jubilee was held last evening. There was 0 good attendance, and the Mayor,, Mr T. Scaly, oooupled the chair:

The Chairman said that the Borough Council had decided to lUamloate the Library building on Monday evening, and that business people had been aalred to oloae their shops on Monday and Tues day. .

A letter was read from Mr W. C, Walker, enclosing a communication from the Railway Traffic Manager, stating m reference to the carriage of children on the railways on Monday, that tickets at Saturday return rates would be issued, eaoh ticket to include six children. The Traffio Manager asked that an estimate of the number of children likely to travel by rail might be furnished him, so that sufficient carriage aooommoda tion might be provided. It was intimated that from two to three hundred children would travel by rail, and it was deoided to inform the traffio manager to that | effect, and ask him to allow the concas- I alon referred to m Mr Walker's letter.

It Is anticipated thai; nearly 1000 aohool ohlldcen will be present. These will be provided with refreshments free of charge, but the Committee desire that each child bring a mag or pannikin, Mr M, Stltt wrote stating that he had, m compliance with the Committee's re* qneßt, aßked the members of the Hunt Club to take part m the procession. Mr Kneen stated that Mr Andrew Orr had given all the ribbon neceßsaty for rosette*, and that a number of ladies had been at the sohool that afternoon, Mr Lancaster 'had offered to dress the bnllook which it was intended to toast. Votes of thanks were passed to the ladles, and Meadro A. Orr and Lanoaßter.

A Bum of £5 was voted to the Sports Committee, who reported that they had atranged a novel and amusing pro gramme, whioh could be carried out for the sum named.

Mr Kneen reported that the marshals had met that afternoon, and bad drawn up a programme m connection with the procession. It had been thought advis able to divide the procession into t*o parts. The order of the first part would be as fol'ows : —

Band Volanteero Orangemen Druids Caledonian Society Oddfellows Good Templars Professions Roid and Town Boards, County and Borough Councils m vehioles P ire Brigades, with their engines Vehicles with representatives of various trades Hunt Club The second part would-be as follows :— Salvation Band Sohool ohildren Traotion engines. It was the intention f r the first ptrt to proceed along Weflt street to Qavelook street, thenco to Oaes street, along that street to Moore street, from (Moore street

to East ttreet. When this portion of the proceßßion had about reached tho Somerset Hotel, the other portion, which would have m the meantime baked near the post office, wonld again start, the traotion engines taking the lead. By this means all poaaibility of danger from the traotion engines would be averted, and there would be no chance of the sohool children putting the Volunteers and the Sooieties out of step.

Messrs Paul and Brown, the sub com rait tee appointed to arrange for refreshments, reported that Mr Ornbb had agreed to supply oil required at the mere cost of production. They had arranged for all the boilers likely lo be required for making tea, and the super vision of this department had been plaoed m the hands of Mr Eloton.

With regard to the proceedings m the evening, it was resolved that the illumina tion should commence at seven, and that the fireworks be let off at eight.

The Seoretary was iuatruoted to apply to the County Council for permits for traction engines to cross the bridge on Monday. It was decided to write to the Railway Eugineer m regard to the use cf the goods shed m oare tha day proved wet. On the molion of Mr Paul, it was decided to invite the inmates of the Old Men's Home to the proceedings.

Various detail matters were arranged, and the Committee adjourned.

[rBUTSU'S aKt.RGIUMS -OOrPRlGftT.] London, Jane 14. At the military review at Aldershot on the 9th July m honor of the Queen's Jubilee, m which 100,000 troops take part, a special stand will be erected to enable colonial visitors to witness the manoeuvres. On the occasion of the naval review at Portsmouth on July 23rd, Government will provide a special steamer for the use of colonial visitors. The procession to Westminster Abbey will be divided into three parts. The j first will include Indian princes, the Queen of Hawaii, and minor members of the European royalty. The second includes the King of Denmark, King of the Belgians, King of Saxony, King of Greece, Crown Princes of Aus-; tria and Portugal, and the Queen | of the Belgians. The third will contain eleven State equipages, five containing, officers of State and two the young Princesses, the eighth the daughters of the Prince of Wales, the ninth the Duchesses of Albany and Connaught fand Princess William of Prussia, the tenth the Princesses Helena, Louise, Beatrice and the Duchess of Edinburgh the eleventh the Princess Royal, The Princess Alex andra and her Majesty. The last carriage will be drawn by eight cream colored horses. The Duke of Con naught, the Prince of Wales, the Duke of Edinburgh, Prince Christian, the Crown Prince of Germany, and the Duke of Hesse, will ride m front of her Majesty. Prince Albert Victor, Prince George, the Duke of Cambridge, the Marquis of Lome, Princes Louis and Henry of Battenberg, Prince William of Russia, will rids behind the Royal carriage. The Life Guards, Native Indian Cavalry, and other troops will form the real-guard. On reaching the Abbey at noon the Queen assumes the crown and robes, and m the procession to the altar the Prince of Wales, the Dukes of Connaught and Edinburgh, Prince Christine and the Crown Prince of Germany will precede the Queen, the Princess following her Majesty. Many old British residents m India are applying to share the facilities granted to the colonies to witness the pageant. The Agents-General are re sisting the request, maintaining that every portion of available space will be occupied. London, Jane 15. A "Gazette" extraordinary has been issued inviting religious bodies, m ac cordance with the wishes of the Queen, to observe Sunday next as a day of special thanksgiving m celebration of the fiftieth anniversary of her accession to the throne. The Crown Prince and Princess of Germany have arrived m London, and the monarchs, princes,

and special ambassadors who will take part m the Jubilee celebration are on their way to this city. Among the representatives of foreign powers will be one from the Vatican. It is announced that her Majesty will, on the occasion of the Jubilee elevation, grant amnesties to naval and military prisoners who have been sen tenced for desertion and minor offences. Sydney, June 15. It is estimated that fully 25,000 persons were present to-night, at a Jubilee meeting m the Exhibition buildings, the greater part of the audience being Loyalists. An attempt was, however, made to break up the meeting. This proved unsuccessful, though it created some disturbance. The platform was partly rushed, but a strong body of police, blue jackets, Orangemen, and students prevented, any serious damage being done. Lord Carrington, Sir Henry Parfces, and several leading citizens addressed the meeting, but were hardly heard, owing to loyal demonstrations of the one and counter demonstrations of the opposite party. All the resolutions were passed • by large majorities. A lew Blight in juries were caused by the attempted rush for the platform, but, on the whole the proceedings passed off more quietly than was expected. (Reoeiyed June 16, 1.30 p.m.) MBUBoviwre, Jane 16 i "' A religious service of an uadeaomina tional character will be held m toe Town Hall on the 24th inst m comi melioration of the Queen's Jubilee." It is expected that Bishop Goe will preside, and Dr Cameron, Messrs Lee, Bevan and other clergymen will rbe present, » 11 1 ■ i>» •■..■  . [Pbr Press Association], Wellington, June 15. His ExooWenoy the Governor has re ceived a telegram from the Secretary of State for the Colonies, intimating that Her Majesty the Qaeen desires to render thanks to Almighty God for the many meroles vouchsafed during her reign, and for the loyalty of her faithful inbjectii throughout her dominions. The telegram addathat this may be stated m ohnrohes before saying special prayers, ■ , L proclamation expressing the thank fulness of the Qieen to Almighty God will be issued by the Governor on tho morning of June 21st* ,

THE IVESS-KERR LIBEL CASE.

At the Supreme Court, Ghrfstohurbh, yest .relay, before his Honor Judge John* ston, the case Jvess v. Ksrr was called om This, tays the " Press," was an applloa* tlon for a new trial. The case, which was on* of libel, was heard before Jiis Honor at Nisi Prius at Timaru, resulting m a special verdict being found by three* fourths of a jory of four for the defen dant. The plaintiff now sought to set aside the' verdict on the giotrad* : — (1- I That the evidence as given at the trlcl could not support a verdict for the defea< dant ; (2) the plea of justification was im> properly received by the learned Judge at the trial ; (3) that the verdict wm against the weight of evidence ; (4) that the words set forth In the statement of claim are clearly libellous, and, therefore, the verdict was a perverse one. Mr Wilding for plaintiff; Mr Joyct for the defendant. - Mr Wilding briefly opened the owe for the plaintiff, and proceeded to argue the legal points raised by the grounds stated for a new trial, oltiug a number of iftuthort* tl9B. , Mr Joynt was heard at some length contra. • Hio Honor refused tho application for % new trial, with £10 10s costs. '

INTERPROVINCIAL NEWS.

Auckland, Jane 15. Tho matter of subscriptions towards the Imperial Institute has been completely Ignored by the Auckland Volunteers. The contributions at present amount to nil.

A punt race for £60 a-alde and the championship cf the Northern Wairoa, was rowed on Saturday last on th» Northern Wriroa river, between A. White of Mercury $ay (the champion), and H. Brown. White took the lead soon after the start and maintained it to the finish, winning easily by foar length*. A new Volunteer corps — The Royal Irish Rifles— has been formed here* Wellington, June 15. In tho divoroe Court a deoreo tits* was granted m tho case of Nelson v Nelson i the husband's petition on the grounds of the wife'a . adultery. Iv Norris v Norris, I the 'wife's petition on the ground of desertion and adultery, a decree absolute was granted. Grrymouth, June 15.

Murphy and Arnus, formerly navvies, were arrested at Ahaura, and oharged with several breaches of the Polios Offanoea Act, and sentenced to four days' imprisonment. They had also inveigled ft girl of fifteen away from bomej and had her with them for a few days. She wm sent back fa her parents. On the ooaoh arriving with them the girl's mother as saulted the male delinquents with her natural weapons. The Eduoatlon Board aat till this morn* ing. The principal part of the business was cutting down salaries of teachers, the expenditure being £600 per annum beyond their inoome They oat down the majority of country teaohers 10 per cent, and town school teachers muoh more. • A owe of stone-walling ocourred over the salary of the Greymouth seoond teaoher whioh watf out down from £270 to £200.

DuNEtfift, June 15. Two men, John Atkinson and John Hunter, were committed for trial for rob* bing and assaulting Jamss Hand. Ths men had been drinking, together, and when walking m the street the proseoutof was assaulted and robbed of £5.

The gale whioh prevailed yesterday has subsided somewhat, but he ivy rain con tinued to fall all day, and to-night shows no blgn of clearing up,

CHARGE OF RATTENING

Wellington, June 15. At the Magistrate's Court to-dajr Richard Gobs, Joseph Benson, Riohard Burns, John Barrs, William D. Marriott, Vincent Dentios, and Peter Harvey were charged with having on the 6th inst. un lawfully oonspfrad to molest, m j are, and obstruct Charles Edwards, an improver In the employment of Mr J. E. Potter, boot manufacturer, and with having followed him about m a disorderly manner and used violence towards htm with a view to coerce him into quitting his employment. The evidenoe showed that prosecutor when leaving hin wprk was set on by a orowd of about f jrty or fifty, who, after knooklng him down twice or three times, osriieo hfm to the water's edge, and threats wera made to throw him m, but a gentleman interfered. The whole of the defendants, with the exoeption o£ Dentfoa, were oom* mltted for trial bail being allowed.

rHB ASHBUKTOK GUARDIAN, THTTRSUAX, JUNE 16, 1887,



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WATERTON JDBILISW PIGEON SHOOTING MATOH. QPORTSMEN are reminded that the )O first match will commeno3 at 11 30 a.m. TO MORROW. M MORIkRTY. GRASS LAND TO LET. A HIGHLY Improved Form of 710 Aorop, m *7 Paddooka, securely fere 3d, and Water Race through oaoh paddock, the bulk m English Grass. For further particulars applr to GEORGE JAMESON, Ashburton. Wanted. WHY go to Christcharch to purchase your Fancy Goods, etc., when yu can get them quito as choap ac H. M JONE3', corner of East and Burnett streets. \\T ANTED KNOWN. —That MRS VV \IEECH, Dressmaker, has Re- moved from Burnett street to premise? m Oamerop atreet, next Tost Office. WANTED Known.— That W. 0. Davifi, Saat street, is wanting, for Military Fanoy Dress Bill, sucking pigs, hama, young turkeys, geese, fowls, and duoks, Apply early. WANTED Known -Aehburton Wool yarn, reduced to 2s 3d the Bundle, nil Colors.— Orr <te Alcorn's, Dissolution Sale. WANTED Known — Drenimaklng, guporlor stylo and fit at redaoed price during bf 1 .0, Obr and frLOOBN's . WANTED KNOWN— Another Drapery Sale just started, tho last but least m prices. — H. 0. Seqehs, Melford House W~ ANTED KNOWN— The genuine last Sale is now on of Drapery, Cloth- ing, '.Boots, &o.— H. C. Seqers, Melford House. \TT ANTED to clear ont— Boya' Tweed VV Suits, from 6s 6i. Mono 1 Suits, from 21s. At Dissolution Sale, Ork and AIOORW's. " WANTF3D known that HAVES & CO. have Large Stocks on hand. For further particulars see now advertisement inthis issue. WANTED known— l have jnat opened np a ÜBeful assortment of house- hold Crockery, Ironmongery and Brnah- ware.— James MoGreoor, Grower, Etc., Tanored Street, opposite Arcade. WANTED KNOWN— Best quality Plushes 3s lid, Black Alpuca 4}d, Double Width Sheeting {tyd, Children's Caehraere and Cotton Wlovob 3d, Ladies' Handbags Is Gd dozen, Kid Gloves Gd, White Moleßkin Is. — H. C. Seders, Mol- ford House.



Mra Oox, Fendaltown Mra Lindßay, Lyttelton Mr Berkely, Ohristchurch Mr \V. Harrison, Fernside Mr Lee, Christoaarch Mr Gag r, Ferry Koad Mr Jobn Nairn, Elleßmore Mr Atkinson, Gbtistohurch Mr Beiton, Brookside Mr HowiDson i Fendaltown Mr Charles Dawson, Halawoll Rev Mr Bond, Lxtteltoa Mr Bhirlaw, Sydenham Mr Boyle, El'esmere Mr Roprin, Greenpark Mr E . Cook , Syx m cston Mr M. Forbes', Ta Tapa Mr Greaves. Lino ."la Mr H. Bhaffer, Lincoln Mr Rudder, lax Tapu Mr Janiea Kimber, Greenpark Mr John Wills, Prebbieton Mr Limerick, Ta 1 Tapu Mr Tnnnor, Tai Tapa Mr Wright, Lincoln Mr Bpencer, D© Mr Forest, Eaiapoi Mrßlclnrdß Do Mr Hall, Do Mr W. Dailry, Do Mr Marshal), Do MrJamoaWarß, Do Mr Abbott, senr., at Albans Mr Abbott, jaar.. Do Me D. Patctrott, Tho Ktjx Mr Bam Lemon, Doylcstcn Mr Wnshbourno, Dnnaandel Mr McLean, Grecnoark Mr W. H. Pratt, Middloton Mr G. Swaine, Greenpark Mr Hill, Dojleston Mr Leahy, Lakeside Mr Connor MrTrott, Springßton Mr Harvey, Hakaia Mr fferriok, Greenpark Mr Quaifo, Halswell MrMoffat, Halswell Mr Walker, Donsandel Mr Clifford, Kilincby Mr Petor Drummond, Bakain Mr Deal, Hatewell Mr Prebble, Prebbloton Mr Wicks, Barnham MrLochhead, Dnnaandel Mr T. Bhean, Tai Tapu MrG Mangin, Greendalo Mr Jamea budd j Mr James Brown, Daneandel Mr McMillan, King Street, tydenham < Mr Willß, Papanui Mr Easther, Burnlrm Mr Ed. Curry, Opawa Mr Drapper, Hereford Street Mr Jack on, Smnyside Mr Graham, Kaiapoi Mr Chapman;, Sydenham Mr Robt. Hall, Turkish Baths Puning Honso, Papanui Mrs Edwards, Colombo Street Mrs Mills, Cnshol Street Mr Turner, Ferry Road Mra Wood, Hereford Street Mtb Myrc, Foutn Belt Mr SincMr, Springßton Mr Gait mack, Bpriagston Mr McCleod, Dunsandel Mr Irvine, Dunsandel Mr James Guild, Winchester Mr Mclntyre, Killinchy School Const' ble Flewellen, St. Albans Mr Robt. Fleming,JPort Lavy Mr Chas, Taylor, Brookside Mr Jobn Barrett, Leeston Mr Admore, St. Albana Mrs Woodward, Heathcote Mrs Comerford, Prebbieton . Mrs Button, Liohfield Street Mrs J. Wore Mrs Vincent Mr Darlow, Geraldine Mr Waghorn, Little Akaloa Mr Griffin Heathcote Mrs 0. T. Cooper, Creyke Street Mr Gorton, Kyle School Mr J. M. Brodie, Amborley Mr James Low, Styx Mr Lindsay, Bootmaker, Wellington Mr A. Simpson, Kaiapoi Mr Barter, Templeton Mr B. White, Akaroa Mrs John Hall, Sydenham Mrs Hine?, Snmner Bond Mr Geo. Hart, " Press " Mr T. W. Adams, Norwood Mrs Bridges, Manchester Street ttra Allinpton, Leestcn Mrs Garland, Wellington Mrs J. P» Cooper, 182 Victoria Street Mra Candy, Halswell Mrs Candy, 48 Armagh Street Mrs Geo. Xix, Akaloa Mrs McDowall, Rakaia Mrs Goldsmith, lrwall Mrs H. Overton, Irwell Mrs ITnrza, DuQcandel Mrs Lowry, Killinchy Mr* Sanderson, Killincby Mrs Staclihouse, Killinchy Mrs Spcnce, Killinchy Mra Walker, Behvyn Mrs R McGregor, Selwyn Mra A, Cunningham, Dnnsandel Mrs Geo. Shcat, Dunsandel Mrs Keily, Springaton Mrß Wm. Bheat, Greendalo Mr Baxter, Southbridge MrH. Pannett, Spiingston Mr Jobn Todd, Lincoln Mr Sharp, Lincoln Mr Paulsrer, Irwell Mr Thomt»B Yarr, Greenpark . Mr Humphries, Butcher, Kaiapoi Mr W. Bur nip. Hotel, Kaiapoi Mr Eckersley, Kaiapoi Mr R a Chapman, Femside, Rangiora And 719 othera, F, FERKIMAN, SOLE AGENT ASHBURTON IEW ZEALAND CLOTHING FACTOR i rHB NEW GOODS FOB THE WINTER SEASON ABB NOW OPENED OUT The ok is THE LARGEST & BEST SELECTED IN THE TOWN, And the variety of Style and Patterns m Men's, Youths', and Boys' Clothing •oaves nothing to be desired, rhonsands of Men's and Boys Baits, newest styles. Troußere and Tr?nseru and Vests manufactured of New Zealand Tweeds. Every garmen warranted shrunk Jvercoats, Waterproof Coats and Leggings ih great variety Hats, comprising every new etyJ« worn OhiSJron'H Jersey Suite, GhildriO Men- of-War Suits Gentlemen's Hosiery, Scarves; Oxford Jegntta and White Shirt* Bngs, Portmanteaus, and Travelli * 3aga Che celebrated WEBTHEIM SITTING MACHINE. Time Payments. N,?. CLOTHING FACTOUF, East Btrmt. Ai Harrison* Alfred Harrison, AOOTIONEEft, STOCK AND ESTATE AGENT AND VALUATOR. SATURDAY SALE at 12 o'olook ibart —Horueß, Cattlo, Pigs, Pfodaea »nd Merchandise. FOR SALE— Farming Implements, and Vehicles of nil kinds constantly m Yards on view for £a'e. Clearing gales held m Town or Country os required, and most liberal terms arranged with both Buyers and Sellers. Bents collected, and the business of absentees managed with care. Valuation made of Properties or Mer- chandise on easy terms, Advances made instantly on Goods delivered at the Stores for Sale. Agent for the Norwich Union Fire In* lurance Company, Agent for the MUTUAL LIFE ASSOCIATION OF AUSTRALASIA, ALFUBD HARBISON,



PEEBIMA-N-'S MARVBLLOUS STEAM WASHER. STILL TEIUMPHANT. -TTTHAT TIIE~"DFAN J SAYS :- (Copy of Testimonial ) Tbo Dcarery. hristchurcb, May Brd, 1887. I have much plea c uro m etating that, one of Messrs G. B.wrell and Co.'s Patont Washing Machine's bo-3 been m use m my hone© for two , monlhß and a half, and gives entire Bfttiafac- tion. HBNBT JACOBS, Dean of Ohrißtchnrch. THE DOCTOR ENDOR-E*. In reply to yotn^card, we find tho Washer a mOBt ÜBeful and labor-saving machine. There « nothing equal to it m the ■washing line. It is all yen claim for it, and cur women folks would not b 9 without it. Even a dcli'-afci femalo endoa large wnehing in ha f a f*ay. 1 ««"* pp:uk tco **&?&. mom. TttE I'.'-RMER BUPPORTB, To Mr Ferrlman, At hburton. L*enr Sir,— ln reply to your rcqneet re Mossra Barrcll and Co/s Bteara Patent Wash- ing Machines my -wife requests mo to state that the machine we got from you is a perfect success. The work that usually takes from eight to nine hours to accomplish is now done m two hours and a half. The work is done well, with very little labor.— Yours respect- fully, B.S. CHAPMAN, Ashburton. THE SCHOOLMASTER TEACHES. Seafield, June let, 1887k Mr F. Forriman, Afihbtirton. gir r — I hove much pleasure m stating that Bdttcll'b Btcnm Family Wcphing Machine has given ns complete satisfaction. Tho machine fa eßf ecially useful to those who could not otherwisa do the washing themselves ; it saves much labor and «P«"£ I £»gk& i T. THE MECHANIC SEE 3. I Bhbm ton, June 4th ,1887. MrFerriman, ' Dear Bir,— l was for a long time a Bceptio as regards the, capabilities of yotir Waahlnj Machines. I am now thoroughly convinced j that they do what you claim for th m. The construction of the machine as regards com* Sactncsa and convenience is all that can be esired-Yoms faithfully, THE LAUtfDBBSS QBOWS WBALTHT WITH. ABhburton, March 29vh, 1887. Mr Ferriman, The Washer I got f torn you leaTes my clotheß a beautiful -white color,ia fact they are much whiter than I could got th«m by hand, and takes the dirt from them thoroughly. Mrs fcEVILIi. And each member of the human family that can poepoes one join and eend up one universal Bhout ot praiße, 0 prai«e Ferriman's Marvellous Washer. Listen, listen, can't you hear the evening chorus from tho nndewignea echoing how tbeir w ork is done. Read the following Hat of names:-* Mrs Herbart, Seofield Mr M. Bruce, Beafield Mr Collison, Seafield Mr D. Roes, Laurißton Mr Or T. Marriott, ABhburton Mr 1 5 1 . Olaridpe, AahbuTton Mr W. (t'barlton, Ashburton Mr Bracbnry, ABhburton Mr HJ Hudson, Mgin Mr J. Lloyd, Nowlandß Mr E. Ihomae, Wakanui Me A. Fiisby, Ashburton Forks Mr ft.. Obapman. Willowby Mr Q Grco, WUlowby Mr J. Williams, Willowby ( Mr J. Hearo, Ealing Mr A. McLeod, Tinwald Mr W. Anderson, Flomington Mr 0, C. Fooks, Alford Forest Read Mr Peter Lownie, Wakanni » Mr William Browne, Wakanui i Mr J.Johnstone, Trevorton h Mr Cbar'es Ward, Ashburton Mr William Bayliss, Ashburton Mr Charles Fowke, A? hburton Mr Andrew Dawson. Wa'.orton ' Mr Jobn Pmall, Wheatstonc Mr J, H. Carlton, Mount Somero Mr J. Ticker, ABhburton Mr T. U. Jones, Ashbnrton Mr Beycraf c, Rakoia Mr Button, Mothvon Mr Maginniß, Methven Mr L V. Andrewes, Aehbirton Mr B. Lowe, Willowby M«;J.W. Silaock, Ailiburfoß Mr J. Canning, Aahburton Mr J. Kingsbury. Oherteey Mr McAnnally, Kyle Mr J. Primmer, Hakata Mr J. Whe«ler, Willowby Mr J. OBborno, Willowby Mr J. Dunn, Flemington Mrs Isevill, Aebburton Mr J. Doyle, Buapuna Mr Ai Gibson, Temaka Mr J. Crowe, Temukn Mr J. Mcßae, Central Hotal Mr B. Baker, .Aehburton Mro Hellens, Ashbnrton Mr J. Harris, ABhburton Mr P. Fawcett, ABhburton Mr P. Weldon, Ashburton Forks Mr T. E. Mcßae, Alford Forest Mr K. Fatten, Methveu Mr Granger, Cairnbrae Mr Gardar, Methven Mr Frampton, Willowby Mr McMillan, Mf.thvea Mr E. Thomas Methven MrJ Kcir, Aahturton Mr Wills, Bprlngstcn Mr Baker, Fydenham Mrs Durham, Lyttelton Mr Marquet, Woolston Mr A. Lawrence, St. Albata M/ Arthur Parnell, Gif barno Mr G. Brown, OhTi toburch Mrs W. Pilliett, Chiistchurch Mr Alpe, St. Albnns Mr Hullctt, Avonville Mr O'Conor. M.H.R , Weßlport Mr Patrick, Chrißtchnrch Mr H. Bennett, Little Akaloa JMr Turner, Rakaia Mr Moneon, Ghrietchurch Mr Barley, Opawa Mr McLaren. Bankside Mr Orr, Woolaton Mr Wittee,Trti Tapu Mr Burke, Halawell Mr BenniDgton, Oc ristchurch Mr Dyer, Otira Gorge Mr Robert Cooper, tit. Albtina Mrß Pope, Lyttelton Mr Hartnell, Rakaia Mr Hibbs, Methven Mrs Hales, Chrißtchuroh Mr Bcdden, Chrißtchnrch Mr Collinß, Avoneido Mr Martan, Rangiora Mra Wilmott, Ferry R«ad Mr Papons, Kaikoura Mr Choyne, Akaroa Mr W. H. Twiggß, Ohiistchmoh Mr Chamberlain, Blleemere Mr Woodhaxo, Woototon Mr North, Christchurch Mr R. A. Gill, Bydenham Mr B. J. Lane, Ohristchurch Bargeant Hallett, Christchurch Mr Thomas Gates, Southbridge Mr Hickmcnt, Ohristchurch Mr John Cross, Sydtnham Mr Moore, Christchurch MrTho'riton. Christ church Mr Thomas 2s ins mo, Spiingfield Mfßars Wilkins and Field, Nelson Mr Budd, Sydennam Mr Jjhn Boac, Brookeide Mr OBborno, Tai Tapn M.fl /-Den, Dnnaandel Mr Echberg, Melbourne Mr Bpeirs, Inveroargill Mrs iledwortb, Cbnetchurch i Mr Mackintosh, Bingsland Mr Pannett, Lincoln Mr Olark, Rakaia Rev Mr Philips, Buraham Mr Roundtree, Spreydon Mr George Baker, Greenpark Mr Simpson., Kaiapoi Mr Matthew Barnett, Tai Tapu. Mr 0. J. Itz3r. Cbriatchurch Mr Mackintosh, Ghrißtohurcli Mr Farra, Dunedin Mr Ecanlan, Newcastle, New Booth Wales Mrs Btewartj-Linwood Mr Ru< Bell, Sydenham ' r . Mr Jacobson, Akarca Mr T. S. Mannering, Fernside Mr Anson, Wainui MrH. Black, Rakaia Mr Woodberry, Southbridge Mr Pannel, Christchurch Mrs 6t Dean, Ohriatcharoh Mr Thomas, fydenham Mr Ritchie, Opawa Mr D. Wilson, Dunsandel Vtiy Rev Jacobs, Dean of Ohristchnrch Mr 8. Duffield, Christohurch MrG Jackson, Chrlatchuroh Mr Harrow, Sydenham Mr Adcock, Chrietchaich Mr McGill, Ferry Road MrG Burns, Addington Mra Peter Wills, Gracnpark Mr Bellow, Gteenpork.



Public Notices. ) ASBBURTON GAS, COAL, AND OOKB COMPANY LIMITED, VTOTIOB la hereby given that any Person J^j Lighting Street Lamps, othor thaa j the Servants of the Gos Company, will be proeecnted, and a Reward of ONE POUND Is offered to any Person giving Information which shall lead to the con- • ▼lotion. • By order. J. WARD. Scoretary. (UNDER THE PATRONAGE OF ; LIEUT-COLONEL BAILEY.) ; I : GRAND MILITARY and Fancy Dress . Bill, FRIDAY, 24.h inst. Tickets can bo obtained from the Officers of both Corps, Pergt.-Major Scott. Oolor-Ser- oeants McDonald and Keir, Privates Hepburn, Oortts, Hicks, Nobes and Stewart. Prices of Tickets— Gentleman's, 7s Cd ; Lady's, 2a 6 1 ; double, 10a. A. J. MULLER, Lieut., Secretary. NOTICE TO SHEEP OWNERS. Joseph Ford's Patent Mixture, A PERFECT CURE for all scour and lung worm m sheep. One gallon mffioient for 160 sheep. Price, 17s Cd for one gallon; two gallon tins, 17s per gallon. Bent to any part on remittance to JOSEPH FOAD, Baling. P. FERRIMAN, Agent foe Aahburlon. AGENTS WANTED. 4t279 WHICH IS BIGHT, TO LIVE AJND EAT, OR EAT AND LIVE ? SOME People Live to Eat, and some Eat to Live. Which is beßt ? To live we most eat, and haviDg settled this, it becomes an important question what to eat, as on the wholeeomeness of food depends healthy Therefore try T. Hoult's REAL EPPING PORK SAUBAGEB, At the NEW PORK SHOP, between H k Zander and Co.'s and the Bread Co.'c, where you will find the above, also PORK PIES, BBAWN, FAGGOTS, PIGS' OBEEKB, PIGS' TROTTERS, PJUL- TBY, SMOKED HAMS AND BACON, all his own make and curing ; alfio FRUITS of all descriptions. HEBBAL BEER from own Factory, Confectionery, &o. TEA AND COFFEE at all hours. Bitting Room at back of shop for Visitors 5 104 IMPERIAL TEA COMPAHY, MORTEN'S BUILDINGS, \ OHBISTOHUBCF, mHE IMPERIAL"TEASJ r are bavin* a X Tremendous Sale m Christchurch neighbourhood . They are imported direct from the finest Tea Plantations m INDIA, CHINA & CEYLON, And are of the very choicest quality. JUBILEE GIFT, VALUE £10 10s. A COUPON is given with lib of TEA Bn\6, which gives the Purchaser » chance of winning our Handsome and Valuable JUBILEE GIFT, Which will be drawn for on SATUBDAY, the 6th August, and result published m Christ oburch Papers immediately after. These Grand Teas are Bold by Mb D McFarlane Ashburton Mb Wm. Batlis Ashburton Mr Wm. Cox Rakaia Mb Jab, Patted son ... Chortsoy PBIOES : 2s, 2s 6d, 3s and 3s 6d per lb ) aIBO, m 5, 10, 12 and 201 b tins COUPONS will be given with Tins also; that is 5 Coupons will <?o with a 51b Tin, 10 with a 101 b Tin, 12 with a 121 b Tin, but with quantities over 121 b Coupons will not bo given a Important Notice. TRANSFER OF BUSINESS. t BEG to announce that I havo SOLD THE WHOLE OF MY &TOCK o? TIMBEE AND TBE GOODWILL OF BUSINESS TO Messrs Tucker & Restdl, TIMBER A&D GENEBAI MEBCHANTS, TO WHOM I CAN EEOOMMEND MY CUSTOMERS,; And those who kindly PROMISED ME SUPPORT. W. W. WHITE. V~. • c- tS*t.*_,* ...