The Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. FRIDAY, JULY 1, 1887. THE PREMIER AND THE COST OF EDUCATION.

It will have been noticed by all those of our readers who have perused the Premier's recent speech at Dunedin that he declared m the most emphatic terms that he would rather retire from public life altogether than see any re duction made m the Education vote. He contends that the teachers are not overpaid (which is perfectly true) and argues as though any reduction of the vote must necessarily mean a corres ponding reduction m their salaries, and moveover contends that the smaller country schools could not carry on if the capitation be reduced, or if the standard of age be ra ; sed. But all these contentions fall to the ground if the requisite amount necessary to make a special allowance to the small country schools, and to supplement the vote for Education generally is provided by the imposition of a school fee, which is precisely what those who urge the reduc tion of the Education vote propose. Nobody wants to cripple our National Education system, much less to destroy it, but theie is a general feeling that the charge upon the Consolidated Revenue is becoming larger, nay is already larger than it should be called upon to bear, and we shall be much surprised, Sir Robert Stout's opposition notwithstand ing, if the new Parliament does not contain a majority of members pledged to effect the change we have indicated. It is, indeed, we think much to be re gretted that the Premier should assume j an impracticable or irreconcileable attitude and so determinedly re sist the unmistakeable set of public opinion, and we concur entirely with the remarks of a Christchurch contemporary on this head. Writing on this subject m a recent issue the " Telegraph " has the following : — "On the education question the Premier almost waxes fanatical. No doubt he has the word ' education ' engraved on his heart. We, howsver, take leave to think that Sir Robert Stout is about the worst enemy our system of education has m New Zea land. A far greater authority on. economic science than Sir Robert Stout has given it as his opinion that there is do nation m the world suffi ciently wealthy to continue the mainte nance of a free system of education. In New Zealand, as m other new and prosperous countries an effort is being made to prove the falsehood of that statement. When we look at the financial position of this colony at the present time, and remember that on education we are expending over half a-million a year, our course should be guided by facts and not by impulse, sentiment, and extravagance. Our opinion decidedly is, that if our free system of education is to continue in tact, the strictest economy m regard to it is the one thing which can preserve its existence. Apply to it the prin ciples of extravagance, which are so strongly insisted upon by Sir Robert Stout, and we believe it is doomed. Once let it be broken down under such influences, and we may never again see it restored. This aspect of the case is well worth the attention of electors at the present time."

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LOCAL AND GENERAL.

The following is a list of letters received at the Ashburton Post Office, from places beyond the colony; during the month of May, and remaining unclaimed on July Ist, 1887:— Mary Ann Armstrong, Patriok Connelly, Geo. Elliott, James Stevenson, and John Williams.

The Matron of the Ashburton Hospital desires to express the acknowledgments of the patients to the proprietors Of the" Mail " and "Guardian" for the daily supply of papers, also to Mrs Bandell for a donation of fruit.

The following are the monthly Hospital returns for May:— ln Hospital on May Ist, 9 patients ; admitted during month, 13 ; discharged, 11 ; regaining on Ist June, 11.

The boundaries of the new eleotoral districts mil not be known until next week, as the Representation Commission will not send in* their report to the Governor before Monday. A half -century ago m Turkey it was con Bidered a shame for a woman to read. Beoently, two sohools m Constantinople have been established by the Sultan himself. The Presbyterian Synod of India is com posed of five presbyteries with fifty.four ministers, eighteen candidates, twenty-eight churches, 712 communicants, and 2328 Sunday sohool scholars. The adjourned meeting of the Hampstead Town Board was held yeßterday evening m the Board's offioes. Present— Messrs Mayo (m the ohair), Hunt, Fawoett, and Orr. The minutes wete read and confirmed. Correspond dence was read from the County Council and the Borough Counoil. A letter was read from Mrs Aynsley re Queen's Fund. The Chair* man was requested to oommunioate with the Mayor lon the subjeot. The Chairman was requested to take aotion for abating a nuisanoe at Trevorton. The Board adopted the " Looai Bodieß Loan Act, 1886." After a quantity of routine wark the Board adjourned.

The master of the Old Men's Home desires to acknowledge with thanks the receipt of second-hand clothing from a friend, also a parcel of tobacoo from some friends, through Mr Paul, fox the use of the inmates. Paris consumes over, 2,000,000 o! the 7,000,000 larks killed every year m France. The British Museum Library is increasing at the rate of more than a hundred volumes a day. .

Thirty-one murders were committed m San Francisco m 1886, and oaly one murderer, a Chinaman, was hanged. A hive of 5000 bees produces SOlbs of honey yearly, and multiplies tenfold m five years, The ordinary value of a hive m Europe is £1 sterling;

In the " Musical Standard " is published an interesting list of about 250 musicians of all nationalities who died last year- The average of age is a high one, nearly' sixty-one years. There were four suicides, all yooalists. One lady was murdered, and another "hissed to death."

A lady who is now on a visit atLoweatoit has m her possession a Canary whioh talks quite fluently. A talking canary is a great rarity, and when the owner recently made application to the British Museum as to wbafi previous reoords existed of such birds, she was informed that forty years ago it was reported to the Museum authorities that & gentleman possessed a canary whioh could articulate, but there was only one other on record, and that was 100 years previously. It ia needless to say that the lady places a non-purohaseable value on' the rara avis, and some time ago she declined to sell it to tho Princo of Wales when he desired to buy it a9 a present for Fer Royal Highness the Princess. ,

That the " sun never sets on the British Empire " is shown by a correspondent m the "Timaru Herrld" as fo 1f ows:— About four houra after the sun has riben on Great Britain he wi'l rise over some of the British West Indian Islands. Two hours later he will be visible m the western part of Upper Canada, Newfoundland, New Bfunsvwck, and Nova Scotia. Three hours laier he will have risen on the western part of the Hudson Bay Territory. Three houra later still, when jusi Betting on the British Islands, he wi'l be rising on the eastern part of New Zealand, and two hours after this he will have risen on Australia ; four hours later on Calcutta ; two hours later on Aden ; about an hour later on Cape Colony ; and twj houra later on Great

Britain again. The total nominal capital of the new Com panies brought out m England during the last year was £70,938,200. In 1885 the total was £20,377,350 ; so that there was the amazing increase of £50,560,850. Of this nominal capital £52,881,001 was actually offered by the public (inoluding the holdings of the pro moters).

The astounding statement is made by the " Chicago Journal of Commerce " that fresh railway construction to the extent of 23,347 miles is projected m the United States, and that 15,000 will be laid down this year. New rails are required for existing lines to the extent of 19,000 miles, and altogether 3,250,000 tonß of steel rails are needed this year.

Archdeacon Fbilpot is the oldest clergyman m the Churohof England, with the exception Of the Rev Bartholomew Edwards, rector of Ashill, Norfolk. He was ninety-six years old on January 9, and he has been m holy orderß since 1815. He was Vioar-General and Aroh. deacon of Man for many years. . Mr Edwards was ordained m 1812, and has held the cure of Ashill seventy-three years.

Some Btudents fixed up a ghost and placed it on the etairoase of a country newspaper office the other night, and then retired and awaited developemontn. The editor came, and didn't get frightened. He disrobed it, and now wears a guinea pair of trousers, a fifteen shilling vest, a five-and-twenty shilling pair of boots, and a guinea hat, while one of the students goeß about without a vest, and another roams through the less frequented streets, wearing a very ancient pair of inex. pressibles, an old "deerstalker" hat, and well-worn shoes. .

The Trafalgar is the largest aiinourolad whioh has yet been laid down by the British Admirality. Her hull i 3 estimated to cost £686,000, the propelling maohinery £97,000, tho gun-monnting £76,794, and the guns £56,340.

L' Astrononn'j records a fall of luminous rain during a thunderstorm at Sotte\iHe — that is to say, the drops on touching the ground produced flashes of red and violet light. Similar phenomena have been pre viously reoorded.

In Washington Territory, m the great salmon rivers, pigs have been seen to ohase fish, diving for them under water. Figa are not naturally lively animals under water, but they are said to pick up dead salmon ia ten feet of water by diving.

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THE BLENHEIM FIRE

SUPPOSED LOSS OF LIFE.

Blenheim, June 30. It Is feared that Be Hornet one of the oldest settlers m the district, perished m the fire at the Criterion Hotel. He is known to have slept there, and nothing can be heard of him to-day. At first it was thought he had gone to ha farm, some miles out of town, but that was not the case. The rnlns have been searched, bat no body has yet been found. Dr Home was called when the fire broko ont, and, it is reported, he got up, but all hope of his baing alive is lost.

SPORTING.

THE NEW Z EALAND CUP.

The following handioap has been issued for

The New Zealand Our, a handicap sweep stake of SO oova each, with 1000 boys added ; aecoad horse to receive 200 soya, and the third horse 100 soys from tho stake. Aooeptanoes, with 3 aovi, by 9 p m. on Saturday, August. 6th ; 7 tova on general entry day ; and 10 bots by 9 p.m. on a day hereafter to be named, shortly before the race. Two miles,

ELECTION GOSSIP,

(Fkom our Exchanges.) Mr Aldorton haa announced that he will retire from Marsden.

Mr E. Wethy is reported to be coming out for the hew Auckland city Best to be formed.

Tha. reason for Mr Alderton's retire meat from Marsden is that he diacovered a teohnloal fUw la his qualification as elector, and had no option bat to retire. Aa effort is belag made to induoo Mr Reader Wood to stand for Auckland North. , ( - , . The Peninsula electors have decided to a*!c Sir John Roberts to content the Peninsula frith Mr Lirnach. ;

It fa rumSred that Mr T. O. Farnie, M. A. r barrUtor-at-law, will be aak( I to oo ate 2 1 the Dunedla Central electorate m the Dfoteotlon intereat '

It ia reported that Mr Dargaville will be opposed by Mr B. Thompson, Chair man of the Whangarei Goanty Council. Me E. W. Morrison la la the field' for Auckland West and Mr T. H. White. for Auckland North. ' The o»ndidatO3 now definitely out for T aurrtnjja are Measra L. M Graoe, R, King, W. Kelly, and Gill (ex- Judge of the Native Lund Court.) The " Evening Star " underatands that a requisition m favor of Mr 0. P Ohap man'a oandidatare for Dunediu Central M In courae of sisnature. .

Mr B, Hallensteln has decided to allow himself to be nominated for Danedin Central. At a meeting of the General Committee of the Projection League it was decided by an overwhelming majority to give the fall Bupport of the League to Mr Sallenatela m the approaching contest. The Lawrence paper states that Mr Jamea Smith, of Green6eld, is a likely candidate for the Brace seat, there being a moyement among the farming com* manlty to indaoe him to come out.

THE GISBORNE MURDER.

SENTENCE 01? DEATH.

Gibbokne, Jane 30

The case against four Maoris for the murder of Humia Miku waa concluded to-day, a verdict of guilty being returned against the three male Natives-^-Te Hau, Aporo, and Te Uri, and not guilty against the woman.

The Ohief Justice, m passing sentence', expiessed a hope that the vordict would have an effect on the minds of the Natives, and chow them that the English law could not be influenced by the fact, that they were actuated by superstition. lie also added that it was not for him to Bay whether the Grown would deem it right to carry out the sentence.

Sentence of death was then passed In the usual form. Aporo wished to Bay something, but on commencing was fltopped by Uri. The latter appeared indifferent during the trial, but became depressed and under strong emotion when he beard the result Prisoners will be removed to Napier at once. They are all young — under thirty— and rather a poor type of Maori. Their hapu is inclined to Hauhauism. Te Uri was found guilty as an accessory before the fact. Aporo is supposed to have fired both shots. A nolle prosequi was entered m the second charge against the same prisoners for the raurder of Hiniate, wife of Nuku.

CHRISTCHURCH HORSE MARKET

Messrs H. Mat3on and Oo reports: — The heavy and contlunous rains of late have caused a temporary suspension of farm work and a dulness m the horse trade, i.e., m draught stook for whioh the demand haa been rather slack, for the past fortnight or three weeks. For the same oiuse, together vrlfch the fact of Its being holiday week, a email entry only vr&o catalogued for last Saturday's Bale, between 60 and 70 horses only being ofiered during the day, and of these the ma j tr portion were Indifferent sorts. As before remarked, competition was weak, most of the exchanges being io light sorts at from £7 to £12 pet head. For young sound light horses of a medium stamp, there are buyers m the market, but most of those now coming are light, weedy sorts, for whioh there is but little inquiry. With fine weather opening np again enabling farmers to get on the land, we expect to sac at the same time a better trade all round, not only m the demand but also m tbu general supp'y. Good useful farm horaes, from four to six years old, may be quoted at from £15 to £25 ; aged sorts, £10 to £12 ; well-grown two-year-old draught colts and fillies, by good Blres, £14 to £17 ; medium olaases, £10 to £12.

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MAGISTERIAL.

ASHBURTON— FBIDAY. •

(Before his Worship thb Mayor and Mt D. Williamson, J.P.) CIVIL OASES.

Reid v Davis and Wilson, claim £14 1&3 5d ov a dishonored promissory note. —Mr Wilding appeared for tho plaintiff. — Judgment was recorded by default, with £1 Is . SolloltotWee. Clark v Skllling and Bhokbarn, olalm £8 13a dd.—Mr GaygUl appeardd\;for the defendant Blapkbarn.-r-Plaintlff did not appear, and the caoe'was therefore Itruok out. On Mr Oiygill'a appUcation cost* of witne«eßand Solloitbr's fea ware"alfowed. Plark.v Skillingj claim £6 2«^9d.r- Struck out. , r ; , ■ " yT ' r Several caaes were, settled ont of Ooortf

TELEGRAPHIC NEWS.

BRITISH AND FOREIGN.

[kEUTBE'B ITBLBGEAMB— OOPIBIOHT.Jv V

DOMESTIC TROUBLES.

..... ,, . Belgbadk, SBEVTAi : :J"oq«i"29|i Extreme antagonism has "maoifested itself of late between King Milan and Queen Natalie. The latter is now m the Crimea, and the King absolutely forbids her return to Servia; v *: ■•<•« ■-,{ ,.

DROUGHT IN ENGLAND.

\, .The prolpnged drdfiigl^whfel^i^ijw ously affecting s^r^ixH^sti^!.^ J^.

THE ROYAL GARDEN PARTY.

'The Queen's garden party* at Buck ingham Palace ; to-day was ofH splendid character.. There was a large •utimbef of distinguished guests present. v l

LONDON MARKETS.

s. ?r ivj?; -v: Jlajtooiip3Tono 29, "Consols have fallen ~}£ t and are qirdfed tpi^. The tnarl&tfif&fr is discount is^i^J percent., or belolr the minimum jßanJCi of England rate. NeWvZeaiand,inscribed stqck.^e««iXns at{-98$$ i Adeiafdtf »^heat,-'ifciiltQre, 3633 Adelaide flour, 255; New Zea land wheat/ lowest guplities^ 345; best qualities, 365. Jbeef tallow, average quality, 223 6d • mutton tallow, 245. At the wool salels; Sorday x 1,000 bales were^ offered. The market con* tinueV: firnjXrrite p|£inJi|^|of colonial wool auctions closes on July ;:?; (Received J&y I^l^^.) .^

THE IMPERIAL INSTITUTE.

■ v ;-7; ..r&j LoKpoHt Jane.3o. Baron H[rscb,^the.wjeJil Icnqisn Aui trian financiej har presentedCr^iOjieQ^ to thg Imperial InstitateJ ■?*'*&*& ***&

THE REBELLION IN AFGHANISTAN.

OalocttAj June JhL* Reports to band from Afghanistan prove that continuous fighting is takmg place between the Ameer's, troops and the rebels,* but the * accounts- 3 of the various engagements and as to the suc cess of either side are indst cbflicting.

AUSTRALIAN.

[rBUTBB'S TKLEORAM3— .O.OWnUaHT.X "~'<

THE FORWOOD CASE.

. ; 'MEiiotrrfitfßy; Jarie/80. Justice Williams to-day -refused ap plications for '"the discharge of Chas. Forwood, solicUor'charged with larceny as a bailee.in 'New Zealand, but ordered that he be not, taken '■■: \q . iNe'w Zealand until his health permits his being safely removed, Bail was- allowed. -.. .

THE FEDERAL COUNCIL.

A del aids, Jane SO.

Mr Gillies, who arrived m Adelaide yesterday, had an interview with Mr Playford, the Premier, to-day, and ex pressed anxiety to know whether South Australia . would join the Federal Council. Mr Playford replied that the subject had not yet been considered by the Government.

THE N.S.W. CENTENNARY.

f(Reoeived July 1, 12.30 p.m.)

|Sy*>n|by., July 1. A Centennial Celebration Bill em bodying the Government's proposal for the formation of Lachlan Park and the erection of a State Palace therein was read a second time m the Assembly last night. The session h expected to close m a fortnight.

CORN EXCHANGE

The following Jo the Corn" Bzohange report for the week ending July 1, 1887. The markets have not materially changed daring the week, and shipments hare bean rather slaok, several seed parcel* Of wheat have been shipped, whioh has been ratiafaotory to sellers, and oati have generally hardened, bat the actual advanoe has been Very slight. Sydney advices report potafcoei to be a little better bat with no likelihood of its. being maintained owing :to larger expeoted arrivals, consequently oar iooil iriarket ha« la no way improved, freights to the United Kingdom ate sllghly m favor of shippers.

Wheat,— Tusoan and Pearl are both In fair demand at 3i 7d, and Hunters at ;3i 6d. 'Holders have been mote disposed to do business d- f#g tho past week. Second quality varies from 3i 3d to 3s 6d, and chicken wheat is firm at 2i 10d to 3s Id for looal requirements. Oats — Milling and heavy feed have a firm tone, and up to 2 j haa been given for the former, when prime ; feed nave sold at IsOJ, Is lQd to la lid, accord ing to quality. Duns have been enquired for at Is lOdto 2a; long feed are rather quiet at la 7d to la Bd. "' BARLEY.—Very little prime barley is offering. Second qu&tfty is being taken up at 3a 8d to 3s 10dv -.Feed is worth 2s 3d to 2s 4d.

Beans are being taken up for shipment at 3s Id to 3s 2d wfth few offering. Peas — Blue Prussian are very dull at 3s to 3s 3d, and feed kinds are selling slowly at 2a 8d to 2a 10d, Grass Seed. — Rye Grass shews no sign of improvement. Machine dressed is quoted at 3s 6d, and farmers parcels are hard to quit at 2s to 3s, according to quality. Cocksfoot has had a brisk business during the week, and bright heavy c'ean seed has changed hands at 4d. Ordinary samples range from 3£d to 3Jd.

Potatobß shew no improvement m value.

Dairy Producb quotations are un« altered.

The above quotations are those paid to farmers and delivered f.o.b. Lyttelton, sacks extra.

JHE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, FRIDAY, JULY 1, 1887.



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Wanted. 1 DANCE will be heid In the Templar Ol Hall, Tinwald, TO-NIGHT. Gents' 2*. Ladies invited. Dancing at 8 sharp. WANTED Known— Hampstead Men can have Poisoned Grain at F, T. Mayo's after 6 p.m. 7 6 WANTED KNOWN— That a Temper ance Tea Meeting will be held m the Wesloyan Church on TUESDAY, sth July. Tickets, Is each. Tea at half-pist 5. All are invited. 7 5 ITT ANTED KNOWN. —That MRS VV MEEOH, Dressmaker, has Be- moved from Burnett street to premises m Cameron street, next Post Office. WANTED TO SELL, 5000 Fruit Trees, Rhubarb, &c, one, two and three , years old, at cheap rates ; also, House and Property For Sale. Terms easy. — W. Thomas, North-East Belt, Ashburton. 198 PUMPKIN PRIZES — The Monster Jubilee Pumpkin contained 496 seeds. Signed, E. J. Paul, R. Elston, J. Sealt PUMPKIN PRIZES— AII guesses from part 400 t0' 583 are Prizes, guesses for 400 on Tickets higher than 1276 are out of it, — Mblford House WANTED Known -Ashburton Wool y.arn, reduced to 2s 3d the Bundle, all Colors.— Obr «te Alcork's, Dissolution Sale. XXTANTBD Known — Dressmaking, W superior style and fit at reduced pride daring sale. Obr and Aloobn's. WANTED known— l have juat opened np a ÜBeful assortment of house- hold Crockery, Ironmongery and L'ru&h- ware. — Jambs McGregor, Grower, Etc., Tanored Street, opposite Aroade. TOT ANTED to clear out— Boys' Tweed VV Salts, from 5s 61. Mens' Suits, from 21s. At Dissolution Sale, Obr and Aloorn's. BEST Quality Plushes 3s lid, Black Alpaca 4&d, Double Width Sheeting 9£d, Children's Oaßhmere and Silk Gloves 3d, Ladies Handkerchiefs Is 6d doz., Kid Gloves 6d, good Dress Stuffs for 7Jd — Mblford House Clearing Sale. ANTED known that HAVES & CO. have Largo Stocks on hand. For further particulars see new advertisement inthis issue. WE have vnrious 6ums of money to lend on approved Freehold Securities at Lowest Current Rates of Interest WILDING & LEWIS, Solicitors Ashburton*



Mr GagT. Ferry lload Mr John Nairn, EllesmeTO Mr Atkinson, Chriatchurch Mr Beiton, Brookside Mr Hewinson, Fendaltown Mr Gharlfß Daweon, Halswell Rev Mr Bond, Ltttelton Mr Sbirlaw. Sydenham Mr Boyle, El'enmare Mr Roftin, Greanpark Mr E Cost Springston MrM. Forbes, Ta Tapn • Mr Greaves. Liaola Mr H. Shaffer, Lincoln Mr Itudder. Ir.i Tapu Mr James Kmbor, Greenpark Mr Joan Wills, Prebbleton Mr Limerick, Tai Tapa Mr Tanner, Tal Tapu Mr Wright, Lincoln Mr Spencer, De Mr Forest, Kaiapoi Mr Richards Do Mr Hall, Do Mr W. Dailey, Do Mr Marshal), Do Mr James Ward, Do Mr Abbott, eenr., at Albatre Mr Abbott janr.. Do Mr D. Patchett, The Styx Mr Bam Lemon, Doyleatcn Mr Woßhbournn, Dunsandel Mr McLean, Greenoark Mr W. H. Pratt, M ddleton Mr G. Swaine, Greenpark Mr Hill, Doyleßton Mr Leahy, Lakeside Mr Connor Mr Trqtt, Bpringeton Mr Harvey, BakaU Mr "orrick, Greenpark Mr Qaaifo, Halswe'l MrMoffat, Halswell Mr Walker, Dansandel Mr Clifford, KU-incby Mr Peter Dmmmond, Rakaia Mr Deal, Halswell Mr Probble, Prebbleton Mr Wicks, Barnham Mr Lochhcad, Dnnsandel Mr T. Shoan, Tal Tapu Mr G. Mangin, Greendale Mr Jameß Uudd Mr Jamea Brown, Dnnßandel ' Mr MoMillan, King Street, tydenham Mr Wills, P&mnui Mr Eoßther, BurnhTn Mr Ed. Curry, Opawa Mr Drapper, Hereford Street Mr Jock on, Sunnyeide Mr Graham, Kaiapoi Mr Chapman, Sydenham Mr Robt. Hall, Turkish Baths Paning Hoaso, Papanul " Mrs Edwards, Colombo Street Mrs Mills, Caßhel Street Mr Turner, Ferry Road Mra Wood, Hereford Street Mra Myre», Fouth Belt Mr Sincl'ir, Springston Mr Gammack, Spnogston Mr McOleod, Dnnsandel Mr Irvine, Dnnsandel Mr Jameß Guild. Winchester Mr Mctntyre, Killinchy School ■ Constable Flewellen, St. Albano Mr Robt. Fleming, Port Lovy Mr Cha-j, Taylor, BrooksWe Mr John Barrett, Leeston " Wr AdmOre, St. Albana Mrs Woodward, Heathcoto . Mrs Comcrford, Prebbietcn Mrs Button, Lichfi?ld Street Mrs J. Ware Mrs Vincent Mr Darlow, Geraldine . Mr Waghorn, LiLtle Ak»loa • Mr Griffin Heathcoto Mrs C. T. Cooper, Creyke Street Mr Gorton, Kyle School Mr J. M. Brodie, Amberley Mr James Low, Cjtyx Mr Lindsay, Bootmaker, Wellington Mr A. Simpson, Kaiapoi Mr Barter, Templeton Mr B. White, Akaroa Mrs John Hall, Sydenham Mrs Hine», Snmner Bovi Mr Qeo. Hart, •• Press " Mr T. W. Adamß, Norwood Mrs ; Bridges, Manchester Htreei Mra Allington l Leestcn . Mrs Garland, Wellington Mra J. p, Cooper, 132 Victoria Street Mrs Candy, Halswell Mrß Candy, 48 Armagh Street Mrs Geo. Xix, Akaloa Mrs McDowall, Rakaia Mrs Goldemith, lrwell Mrs H. Overton, Irwdl Mrs Fnrz9,l)unßandel Mra Lowry, Killinchy . Mri Sanderson, Killinchy : Mrs Stack he use, Killincby ' Mrs Spence, Killinohy Mjs Walker, Selwyn Mra R McGregor, Solwyn Mrs A. Cunningham, Dunsandel Mrs Gco. Bh»at, Dunsandel Mre Keily, Springaton Mrß Wm. Sheat, Greendale Mr Baxter, Konthbridgo MrH. Pannett, Spiingaton Mr Jobn Todd, Lincoln Mr Sharp, Linooln Mr Pauljrer, lrwell Mr Thomas Yarr, Greenpark Mr Humpbrieß,Butober, Kaiapoi • Mr W.Bmnip, Hotel, Kwapoi Mr Eckersley, Kaiapoi Mr K« Oharman, Fernside, Rangiora And 719 others. V. PEEK IM AN, SOLE AGENT ASHBURTON JEW ZEALAND CLOTHING FACTOR f rHB NEW GOODS FOB THE WINTER SEASON ABB NOW OPENED OUT The k is THE LABGEBT & BEST SELECTED IN THE TOWN, And the variety of Style and Patterns m Men's, Youths', and Boys' Clothing loaves nothing to be desirod. fhousands of Men*s and Boys Suits, newest styles. Trousers and Trousers and Vests manufactured of New Zealand Tweeds. Evory garmen warranted shrank Jvercoats, Waterproof Coats and Leggt^gß iv great variety Hats, comprising every new styl« trora OhilUron's Jersey Suits, Gbildr ■-, 3 Men- of- War Suits Gentbmen's Hosiery, Scarves; Oxford Regatta and White Shirts Bugs, Portmanteaus, and TravelU A Sags ■"he celebrated WERTHEIM SWING MACHINE. Time Payments. N.J* OLOO.HING FACTORS', Eaht Strmt. A. Harriaon. ! Alfred Harrison, AUCTIONEER, STOCK AND ESTATE AGENT AND VALUATOR. SATURDAY SALE at 12 o'olock uh»r t —Horses, Cattle, Pigs, Prodaoe »nd Merchandise. FOR SALE— Farming Implements, ar»d Vehicletf of all kinds constantly m Yards on view for Sale. Clearing Sales held m Town or Country as 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 tho Stores for Bale. Apent for the Norwich Unf on lira In- Hurance Company, Agent for the MUTUAL LIFE ASSOCIATION OF AUSTRALASIAS ALFRED HARRISON,



FEREIMAN'S MARVELLOUS STEAM MSHER. STILL TRIUMPHANT. TXT HAT TH,E~~DEAN BAYS:- Copy of Testimonial ) . - Tl-e Deanery, Christchurch, May Brd, 1887. I have ranch plensure m stating tha^- 01 c of Messrs G, Barroll and Co.'a Patent Washing Maobine's baa been m use m my honse for two months and a half, acd gives entire patisfao Ition, (SKWHY JACOBS, I Deaa cf Chriatcharch. THE DOCTOR ENDORSE?. In reply to yoor csrd, we find the Washer & moot useful and lftbor-eaving machine- There U nothing equal to it m tho washing lino. It is nil yon claim for it, and our women folks would noc be without it. Even a delicate female on do a largo weshing mha f a day. I cannot tco hiLhly of it. Mis Dr HIOKEY. THE FARMER SUPPORTS. To Mr Ferriman, Afhburton. J>enr Fir, — In reply to yonr reqaest re Messrs Barrell and Co.'a (Steam Patent Wash- ing Machines my wife requests me to state that tbe machine we got from you is a perfect success. The work tbat usually takes frotc eight to nine honrs to accomplish is now done m two hours and a half. The work is dons well, with very little labor.— Yours respect- fully, 8.8. CHAFM&N, Ashburton. THE 80H00LMASTER TEACHES. Seafield, Jane Ist, 1887> Mr F. Ferriman, Ashbu'tcn. Blr,— l hnve much pleasure m staling that Bprrellß Steam Family Wp eh ing Machine hnß given us complete satisfaction. Tho machino is capotiaUy neeful to those who oould not otherwise do the washing themselves ; it saves much labor and expense.— l remnin, «tc, W. H. HERBE&T. TBE MECHANIO SEES. Ashbmton, June 4tb, 1887. Mr Ferriman, Dear Sir, — I was for a long time a sceptic aa regards tho capabilities of your Washing Mnobines. I am now thoroughly convinced that they do vbat you claim for thm. The cocetrnction o f the machine as regards com- ' pactness and convenience is all that can be desired.— Yours faithfully, ' JAMES KEIB. THE LAUNDREBB GROWS WEALTHY WITH. Asbburton, March 29 th, 1887. Mr Ferriman, The Woßber I got from yon leaves ray clothes a beautiful white color, i a fact they ar* much whiter than I could pet them by hand, and takes the dirt from them thoroughly. Mns J»BVILL, And each member of the human family tbat can possess one join and fend up one oniversM ehontot praise, O prai<e Foreman's Marvel lodb Waßhrr. Listen, listen, can't you hear the evening chorus from the undersigned echoing how their work is done. Bead the following litt of names:— Mrs Herbert, Sc^field Mr M. Broce, Fenfield -•' Mr Collison, Seafield ■ •' ■< Mr D. Roßß,Laurieton ; •• Mr Q. T. Harriott, Ashburton Mr T. Olaridpe, Ashbnrton Mr W. Charlton, Ashbnrton Mr Bradbury, Ashbnrton Mr H; Hudson, Elgin Mr J. Lloyd, Newlands Mr X Thomas, Wakanui Mr A. Frisby, Ashburton Forks Mr fe. Chapman, Willowby , ;Mr Q. Gr'.oe, Willowby Mr J. WUliwns, Willowby Mr J. Hearn, Enling Mr A. McLeod, Tinwald Mr W. Andeicon, FJemington Mr O, O. Fooks, Alford Forest Road Mr Peter Lownio, Wakanni ' Mr William Browne, Wakanui Mr J. Johns tonp, Trevorton Mr Cbar'es Ward, Ashburton Mr Wi>liam BaylLse, Ashbnrton Mr Chsrlts Fowke, Afhburton Mr Andrew Dawson. Wa'erton Mr Join PmnlJ, Wheatstono , Mr J. H. Carlton, Mount Somers Mr J. Tucker, Aehburton Mr T. U. Jones, Ashburton , Mr Bejcraf t, Rakai \ Mr Button, Methven ait Maginnis, Methven Mr L if. A&drowes, Ap.hbirion Mr B. Lowe, Willowby Mr J. W. SilcocV, A"hburton Mr J. Canniog, Ashbnrton Mr J. Kingsbnry. Chortsey Mr McAnnally, Kyle Mr J % Primmer, Kakaia Mr J. Whetler, Willowby Mr J. Oeborue, Willowby Mr J. Dunn, FlemiDgton Mrs Neyill, Ashburton Mr J. Doyle, Ruapuna Mr A. Gibson, Temaka Mr J. Crowe, Temuka Mr J. Mcßae, Central Hotel Mr B. Baker, aehbnrton Mrs Hellecs, Ashburton Mr J. Harris, Ashbarton Mr P. Fawcctt, Aehburton Mr P. Weldon, Ashburton Forks . ; Mr T. E. Mcßae, Al/ord Forejt ! Mr R. Patton.Methvon Mr Granger, Cairnbrao Mr Gardar, Methven i Mr Frampton, Willowby Mr McMillan, Methvea Mr E. Thomas Methven ' Mr J Kbir, xehburton Mr WjUs, Springstr n Mr Baker, gydenham Mrs Durham, Lyttelton I Mr Marquet, Woolston Mr A. Lawrence, Ht. Albata M# Arthur Painell, Gisborne Mr G. Brown, Ohri tc^nrch ■ Mrs W. PiMett, Christchurch Mr A!pe, St. Albnns Mr Hullctt, Avonville Mr O'Conor. M.H.R , Weefporfc Mr Patrick, Chrietcbnrch Mr H. Bennett, Little Al aloa Mr Turner, Rakaia Mr Jfon?on. Chrietcfcnrch Mr Barley, Opawa Mr McLaren. Banlieide Mr Orr, Woolston Mr Wittce^ai Tapn Mr Burke, Halswell Mr Bennington, Ocrfetcnnrch Mr Dyer, Otira Gorg6 Mr Robert Cooper, St. Alban Mrs Pope, Lyttelton Mr Hartnell, Rakaia Mr Hibbs, Methven Mrs Hale?, Christchnrch „ . Mr Budden, Chrißtchurcb Mr Collins, Avonside Mr Martan, Rangiora Mrs Wilmott, Ferry Read Mr Pa-tons, Kaikoura Mr Cheyne, Akaroa Mr W. H. Twiggfl, Christchntch Mr Chambetlain, Elleemere Mr Woocham, Woolston Mr North, Christchurch Mr R. A. Gill, Sydenbam Mr B. J. Lauo, Christchnroh Bargeant Jlallett, Christchurch Mr Thomas Gates, Sonthbridge Mr Hickmcnt, Christchurch Mr John Cross, .Sydtnhatn Mr Moore, Chrietchurch Mr Thornton, Christchnrch Mr Thomas JSiiamo, Springfield M' Esre Wilkina and Field, Nelßon* Mr Rudd,Sydennam Mr J :hn Boat?, Brookrido Mr Osborn", Tai Tapn * Mis Allen, Dansaud^l Mr Echberc, Melbourne Mr Speirs, Invercorgill Mrs tledwortb, Ohrißtchurch Mr Mackintosh, Bingaland Mr Pannett, Lincoln Mr Clark, Baku m Rev Mr Philips, Burnham Mr Roundtree, £preydon Mr George Baker, Greenpark Mr Simpson,. Kaiapoi Mr Matthew Barnett, Tai Tupu Mr O. J. ltz;r. Chriatchurch Mr Mackintosh, Ohristchurch. Mr Farra, Dunedin Mr Scan\an, Newcastle, Now South Wales Mrs Stewart, Lin wood Mr Ru Bell, Sydenhbm Mr Jacobson, Akaroa Mr T. S. Mannering, Ferneido Mr Anpon, Wainui MrH. Black, Rakaia Mr Woodberrj', Eonthbrldge Mr Pannel, Christchurch Mrs Xt Dean, Chrifltchurch Mr Thomas, Sydenham Mr Ritchie, Opawa Mr D. Wilson, Dunsandol "Very Rev Jacobs, Deaa of Ghviatchnrch MrH. Duffield, Christchurch Mr G Jackson, Cbristchurdb£ Mr Harrow, Sydenham Mr Adceck, Ohristchurch Mr McGill, Ferry Bond Mr G Burns, Addington ' Mrß Peter Wills, Gracnpark Mr Dellow. Greenpark Mrs Oox, Fendaltown Mrs Lindsay, Lyttelton Mr Beikoly,'O^r!sf church Mr \t. Harrison, Fi rnside Mr Lee, Chriatchuah .:



AND . >M X*> J- 3 ■ OABINBTMAKEBS.UPHOLSTERBBS, ; and GENERAL. FOBNITUBE MAKEBB. TJAVE taken those Central and Con- JDL yenient Premises m Taucred Ftreet, opposite Union Bank (late Jno. Meechj, and will carry on the above businessaa m ill Branches. Furniture Be-covered, Polished, and re- paired promptly, and at very reasonable terms. VENETIAN BUNDS MADE TO ORDER. ' 534 TRY KIBKPATEICFS NEW SEASON'S JAM. SPECIAL NOTICE. T^IBKPATBICK'S NEW SEASON'S X3k. JAM is made from NELSON GHOWN FRUIT, and boiled within a few hours after the fruit has been gathered. It thus retains most of the naturul flavor of tho fresh fruit. KIRKPATRICK'S NEW SEASON'S JAM is the most delicious preserve m the market. t Do not be persuaded to buy cheap and inferi brands Jam, the remains of old stock, which must bo sold at any Drice but ASK for KIKKPATBICK'B NEW SEASON JAM, and see that you get it TE« BEST 18 ALWAYS THE CHEAPEST. Kirkpafcrick's N«w Season .ami the best. CAUTION None is genuine unless our name is Bta*nped on each tin, and has our registered Tra<?~ Mark "Lord Nelson' <M>» he label. Off S, Kirkpatrick &'Co. manufactore:rs,2



MRB MANHIRE, Saundebb' Buildings, JjUFOY GOODS of all descriptions. 1 Aprons, Ladies' and Children's lotting m variety on Sale and Patterns or Inspection. Note the addrees — SAUISDERS' BUILDINGS, Opposite Railway Station. jQ-| O£— Four-roomed House and Sec- JJjLmD tion, near the Wakanul ro»d, for sale at the low price of £125. Only £10 cash required, balance by instalment?, interest at 8 per cnt. As the owner le determined to sell, this is a favorab'e opportunity for a working man acqnirirg a freehold property. For full particular app'y to T. BULLOOK THE BULLI DISASTER. PERSONS not subscribing towards this urgently required Fond through any local Committee m their own locali- ties, or m any other way more desirable to themselves, can do so by addressing their kind contributions either to the Central Committee m Sydney, the Brapoh Committee at Bulli (eight miles from Wollongong), or to W. J. POULTER, Mayor of Wollongong. A, A. TURNER, Police Magistrate, gJonra Tbeasubxbs, Wollongong Branch, Ball! Relief Fund. Town Hall, Wollongong, N.S.W., April 6th, 1887. TO THE LADIES OF ASBBURTON DISTRICT. MISS MORRISON (Late with Mesars Friedlander Bros and Mr H. C. Segere) and MISS 'HOLLOWAY (For a considerable term with Meerrs Hobday and Co., of Cbristcburch) HATE, st the rcqoeet of nnmerous patrons, decided upon entering Into business as DRESSMAKERS, etc. , and witn this obj-sct have taken premises fn TANCBED STREET, opposite Mr Ohapman'a, painter. All orders received will be promptly executed under our pereonnl supervision, which wIH be a sufficient guarantee that Fit, Finish and Fashion will be all that ooald be desired. Charges specially arrADged to meet the approval of customers. Terms — Prompt upon execution of orders. MISSES MOEEISON & HOLLOWAY, DRESSMAKERS, &c TANOBED STREKT, ASH BURTON, Opposite Mr CoapmanV, Painter. 4 320 Trees Trees Trees NOTICE TO PLANTERS. THE undersigned begs to call the attention of formers, settlers nnd others to his extensive etoot of FRUIT AND FOREST TREES, among which are about 3,000,000 Forest Trees, Inclu- ding 200,000 Cupreisus Mscrocarpa, one and two years old; 200,000 Pinus Insig- nltj one and two years old ; 100,000 Pinus Laricio; 3C0.000 Silver Birch; 10,000 Pinus Auatriaca; all other kinds f n proportion. Ail kinds of Cabbage Plants on sale, and a few thousands of err early Strawberry Plants. N.B.— All orders by post, or other w'w, hall receive my best attention. JAMES PORTER, OLIFtON NURSERY. Allenton, Aphburtco, r*<2B



Victoria House. IN Consequence of Bequis : te Alterations, to-. rrerniees^ will affotd greater facilities for conducting oar rapidly/ increasing bnaimesa, .it baa been found- neccsßary to Greatly fiedqeo our Stock within me poxt fewweojja. | large and liberal Reductions -are now made m every Department Holders of Glassware Gift Coupons are requested th present the same as e*»rly a , convenient to enable tbe Gift Distribution to be Batisfnotorily closed. DIMANT & COE, GENEKAL DKAPERS, CLOTHIERS, &c, East and Tancred streets, Aehbnrton. r : ' i HJB PREMIEK COLONIAL COM PAN SAfSTERBUPV BHAnOH. rsriAßiTr'Err i<^sß. '^^^^^^^^^^^CAJWTAL t 1000,00 FIRE AND MARINE RISKS, ALSO RISKS ON GROWING CROPS ACCEPTED AT THELOWrST CURRENT RATKS, George Jameson, AGENT ASHBUFTON j^r —- t*J ■=■ ■ •- V- " iff ■:"'^ H To Meet the Times. W. DAVIS, Cabinetmaker, &c, fNI'ENDS to SRLL FDRNITDBE of all kinds at Prices NEVEK BEFOKB X HEARD OF. NoTg the Addubss^-  . -, FURNITURE MANUFAOTORT, EAST BTBEET SQUTH, ; ABHBTOTOM-. _, M ALBEBT BOBEKTS ~~^ 18 A CASH PORCH AbEB OF Wheat, Oats, and other Farm Produce. Offers STORAGE FACILITIES on Adyantageous Terms. wmm^^^ H M i Has ior Sale,— GOLDEN TABES, CAPE BARLEY, PLOUGH SHARES (allj eizes). fIED YIITiT, C-AQB, PABLPY, CltAElf, CCCESFCOT, BIIGB | RAPE SEED, COBN SACKS, BEAMING TWINE. COOPER'S SHEEP DIP, Acknowledged ' r to be THE BEST IN THE MARKET.