THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN.

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MAIL NOTICES.

Malls olose at the Aahbtwton Post Offioe follows : — For Ohrißtohuroh and Ttforth at 6 a.m 0.30 a. m., and 5 p. m., daily. For Ohertsey.Rakala, &0., at 10.30 a.m »nd 5 p.m. daily. , . For Dunedln, Tinwald. Winslow, Hinds, Ooldstroftm, Rangitata, Orari, Winchester, «nd Geraldine, at 10 a.m. daily. For Temuka, at 10 ».m. and 4.30 p. m iUlty. fox Tlma/n and South, at 10 a. m., and ,' SO p.m., daily. m , , For Greenstreet, on Wednesdays ana turdays, at 10.45 a. m. For Wakanul, Elgin, Seaview, Seafield, id Kyle, on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and tnrdays, at 6.30 a. ro, For Mount Somers, dally at 4.30 p.m For Mayfield and Ruapuna, on Mbn d»ys and Thursiaya, at 4.30 p.m. For Ashton, Waterton and Longbeaoh, 4.30j>.m. dally. For Flemington, on Mondays, Wednes W and Fridays, at 4.30 p.m. For Newlands, on Tuesdays and Frl at 10.S0 a.m.

Mails arrive »t the, Ashburton Post {goe— - From Ohrlstohuroh and Rakala at 10.15 ,jn., 4.85 p.m., and 7.20 p.m. FromOhertsey «&o. at 10.15 8 and ,3d p.m. daily. From Dunedin •od Intermediate plaoes 5.3f daily. 1 r row Temuka an Timaru at 10.40 a. m 0 s.Sop.m daily. From Greenstreet, Wednesdays and Saturdays, at 10 ».m. From Mount Somers, daily at 10.5 , m. __ ■ From Mayfiold and Ruapuna, on Wed nesdayfl and Saturdays, at 10.5 a.m. .From Aahton, Waterton, and Lonp each at 10 a.m. daily. From Newbnds, on Tuesdays and Frl at 2.30 p.m. From Flemington on Tuesdays, Thurb days, and Saturdays, at 10a.m.

The Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. TUESDAY, JANUARY 25, 1887. WANTED A SWIMMING BATH.

The exceedingly hot weather which we have recently been experiencing has enabled us to enter into the feelings of the facetious party who expressed a desire to be able to " take ok his flesh and go about m his bones " for with the thermometer m the nineties m the shade — once indeed over the century — it has been undeniably a trying time. It must have been a glorious season tor the herbal beer factories for which Ashburton is so famous, but Messrs Hoult, Davis and a few others of that ilk excepted, nobody we fancy has found cause for much rejoicing m the abnormally high temperature. Those enterprising exploiters of local indus tries, however, are really public bene factors, for they alone have enabled us to endure the torrid nor'westers, the fierce breath of an almost tropical summer. For they have at least afforded the means of cooling ourselves from within, but alas 1 as to cooling ourselves from without by a plunge m a good swimming bath there has been and is no opportunity for the Ashburtonite with out taking a long walk to the river. The heat of the weather has indeed brought into prominence the great necessity there is for some lacility for bathing, and is a strong argument m support of Councillor Thomas, who recently strove m vain to induce the Borough Council to take up the project of establishing public baths. Judging from the experience of Oamaru, a much larger place — that is to say, a place having a much larger population — the Council was right m deciding that to undertake the work would mean a considerable annual charge m addition to the first cost, as m Oamaru the baths, although excellent ones, have never paid expenses, and under these circumstances it cannot be wondered at that the municipal authorities are unable to see their way to throw an increased burden upon the ratepayers. But the fact remains that a swimming bath is a great public want, and it is not surprising, therefore, that those who are inclined for a plunge or a swim have not only looked with longing eyes at the fine sheet of water m so con veniently accessible a position which the reservoir m the Domain presents, but that they should have taken French leave to lave and disport themselves therein. That this should have been done, however, does not meet with the approval of " A Burgess," who wrote to us on Friday enquiring what the authorities can be about to permit it, while " New Chum " and " One of the Boys," taking up the parable on the other side of the question, replied on Saturday, defending the proceeding as a perfectly harmless, nay more as a most health-giving and desirable one. Now, although from a letter published yesterday it appears that "A Burgess " objects m toto to the reservoir being used as a swimming bath under any circumstances we scarcely think that the burgesses generally would object if bathing were carried on under proper regulations, and although " One of the Boys " asserts that " all the bathing has been done early m the morning, and that the baths have all been decently dressed," he will, no doubt, see that if a general permission were given for bath ingin the reservoir it inighteasilwhappen, and probably would, that some persons deficient of regard for the feelings of others would dispense with all regard j for decency, and argue that it was the business of those who did not wish to be annoyed by seeing them to keep out of the way. That, however, would not do, as the park is a place . of public resort — almost the only recreation ground we have, and the convenience of all parties must be consulted. It seems to us that this might be done by framing regulations under which the reservoir might be used as a public bath. Say, for instance, bathing to be permitted up to half-past six a.m, without restriction, and after that hour the wearing of bathing-drawers m the case of boys, and of complete bathing suits by men to be insisted upon. To enable this to be conveniently carried out, a dressing-room or shed should be erected, and a supply of the necessary garments kept m charge of some Corporation servant, who should him self be a good swimmer, so as to be a safeguard against accidents, and at least a portion of whose pay would be recouped by the charge made for the use of the bathing-suits. The balance, for the few weeks or months of the hot weather, would amount to s.o small a sum that Cr Thomas should surely be able to induce the Council to vote it. A plan of this kind would, we think, meet all the requirements of fte. case, and would pleasq a}l parties. The water which flows from the reservoir through the street channels is not used for drinking purposes, and there need therefore be no objection on that score, and not even the moat delicately

minded of either sex would bj offended by the spectacle of persons swimming if decently clad. Indeed, at marine watering-places thousands of persons watch with great interest the natatory manoeuvres of those who disport them selves m the briny, and what is harm less m salt water is surely harmless m fresh. All things considered, we think the wisest thing for the Council or the Domain Board, or both, would be to accept the situation, and provide for the matter m the way we have proposed.

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

We are m receipt of a new weekly journal entitled Th« Otago Workman, published m South Dunedin, and with whioh is incor porated the Forbury New*.

Between 400 and 600 young salmon were successfully removed from the Oamaru Accli matisation Sooioty's ponds on Saturday, and transferred to the Waitaki.

The programme for the meeting of the Ashbnrton Tradesmen's Baoing Glub, to be held on Maroh 8, appears m another column. An exoellent bill of fare has been provided, and granted favorable weather the meeting should prove a moßt sacoesßfal one.

The Auckland Hcraid says : — Among the Tauranga settlers at present m town is Mr John Ghadwiolc. Ha states that thousands of pounds' worth of orops are now m at Te Poke, principally maizt, oats, and potatoes. The volcanio deposit has been a great blessing m diiguUe, and the grass is all that oould be desired.

To-day the Ashburton Town Hall, with all the rights and appurtenances belonging thereto, was submitted to public auction by Mr F. 0. Tabart (m conjunction with Messrs Friedlander Bros.). The property was passed m at £850.

Russia's distinguished centenarian is Count Sergius Uvanoff, who was one of the Sec retariea of the Russian Embassy m Paris m the first Napoleon's time. He is still robust, and with unolouded memory delights m telling of the mighty deeds of the heroes of seventy five years ago.

The earth'i internal heat is now forced into praotioal Berries at Pesth, whero the deepest artesian well m the world is sunk to supply hot water for public baths and other purposes. A depth of 8120 feet has been reaohed, and the well suplies daily 176,000 gallons of water heated to 158 degrees Fahrenheit. The boring is to be oontinued until the temperature of the water is raised to 176 degrees.

The. following epeoimens hare been pre sented to the Ashburton Museum : — Shells from Akaroa and the South Sea Islands, Mr W. Adams ; ipeoimens of sand from Mount Poiaession, Mr J. T. Mitchell ; orystals and stones from Mount Somers and Alford Forest, Mrs Mitchell ; petrified wood from Mount Somers, Mr P. Gourdio; fish teeth and mutton fish shells, Mr R. A. Mitchell ; jelly fish, Mr J. T. Mitohell ; gpeoimen of Mount Bomers coal, Mr T. Keily ; large lot of shells and minerals from Big Bay and other parts of Now Zealand, Mr W. M. Taylor.

Wa olip the following £rom the Grey lliver Argut :— ls the olfmate of the Went Coaßt changing ? Ko Amount ot rain oan astonish an old west ooaiter, but moh Australian heat and drought as we hare been favored with dariDg the last four or five weeks sets him thinking. The followingjis an entry from the diarj of a friend :— " On Tuesday, December 10, 1878. no rain fell at Groymouth between sunrise and sunset. This ia worthy of record, as it it the only day out of Sia^ontinuously m the sama year of whioh the same oan be

Mid."

A Committee meeting of the Ashburton Baoing Club was held on Saturday evening. Present— Messrs Purnell (ohairman), MoOwen, Denshire, Thomas, Leahy, and Friadlander. The following programme was adopted for the Autumn Meetiag :— First Day— District Hurdles, 20 hoys; Autumn Handicap, 50 bovb ; Foal Stakes, 15 boys ; Handioap Time Trot, 20 bovb ; Flying Handioap, 25 bovb ; Post Stakes, 10 sots. Second Day— District Welter Handioap, 20 boys ; Grand Stand Handioap, 40 bovb ; Handioap Time Trot, 15 sovb ; Harvest Handioap, SO aovs ; Novel Bact, 15 sovb; Consolation Handioap, 20 botb. Uesßra Purnell, Donßhire, Thomas, and the Storctary wore appointed a sub-committee wilh power to make arrangements for re lettiog reserves for twelve months. The Committee than adjourned.

The South Cantsrbury Times learns that ft requisition is being prepared asking the Bey George Barolay to •ontest the Geraldine seat at the next general election.

A telegram m the Times calls ths attention of the British Government to a new petro leum tngine invented by Herr Siegfried Maroua, of Vienna, and whioh he is supplying to tha German navy for its torpedo boats, boats. The maohine is set m motion by •leotro-magnetißm. It has far more power than a steam engine of the Bruno sizn, ii lesfi liable to derangement, and is not aubjeot to explosions. Moreover, the fuel whioh feeds it takes up muoh less space than coal. All the experiments made with this engine have been satisfactory.

A daylight inspection parade of the Ash burton Bifles and Guards waß held at the Drillohed last evening. Thero were altogether present eighty members, a very creditable muster as harvesting is m full operation. The parade was under the command, of Major Douglas assisted by the Adjutant, Captain Fooks. Major Newall being the impeoting offioer. The ooeasion was taken advantage of to test the efficiency of newly elected offioera m the practical portion of their examination, which will be completed at Timaru next Thursday. The men were put through battalion drill by Capt Dolman, and company drill by Lieuts Sparrow, Dunn, and Muller, the last named being the candidates for commission. At the conclusion of the drill Major Newall informed the Volunteers' present that Color-Sergeant Hayes, of the Rifles, ;h»B be»n promoted to be Sergeant- Major of the South Canterbury Battalion. The best medioine known is Sander and Sons' Eucalypti Extraot. Test its eminen powerful effects m coughs, oolds, influenza, etc — the relief is instantaneous. Thousands give the moßt gratifying testimony. His Majesty the King of Italy and medioal syndicates all over the globe are its patrons. Bead the official reports that aooompany each bottle. We have no occasion to oiler rewards m proof of the genuineness of our veferenoes. The offioial reports of medioal clinics and universities, the official communication of the Consul-General for Italy at Melbourne ; the diploma awarded International Exhibition, Amsterdam— all these are authentic docu ments, and, as suoh, not open to doubt. Wo add here epitome of one of the various oases treated at the olinio of Sohultz, M.D-, Pro fessor, eto: — "0.13. , 24 years old; oongestional abscess on the thigh. Incisions made m two places. Although Lißter's dressing was applied, the secretion beoame two days later, very copious, and had adopted a foetid, de pompQßed character. $be temperature rose enormoußly. In oonßequeuoii the dressing was removed, and on its place were made during the daytime repeated irrigations' with Euoalypi Extraot. The offensive footer dis appeared very soon, the fever abated within a few days, and the patient reoovered after the lapse of several weeks. In this instance we must not lose sight of the faot that the latter treatment eayed the patient's life—

ROB ROY MACCRECOR.

The Aehburiou Oaledouiau Soo'ety some time ago deoMed upon producing the operatio drama. Rob Hoy Mac- Gregor, and it has been under active re hearsal with the result that it will be pre sented od Wednesday and Thur> day next. It ib almost supetfldous to mentit n that the drama is adopted from Sir Walter Hooti'a famous novel of .he Bame name ; but a brief outline ( f the plot m»y not be out of place. Tha head of the commercial houao of OBbaldiatone and 00, Orane Alley, London, is dtsirou* that his^ son Francis should have a partnership interest This prospect proving distasteful to the young man, ho Is com manded by his stern father to leave his presence and repair to his uoole, Sir Hildebrand Osbadistone, who resides m the north of England. In Kir HUde brand's family are Kashleigh Osbaldlatono, the elder son, and Diana Vernon, who, with her father, Sir Frederick Vernon (a Jacobite m disgni f ), have taken up their abode at the Hall. Kashleigh, who has been eduoated for tbe Ohuroh, but who la an adopt m ouaning language and deception, is ambitious tor an alliance whh Miss Vernon, who, however, does not reolprcoate his sentiments, and further after the arrival of Franois disp aya a marked preference for him. Maddened and revengeful beyond expression, Rash leigh repairs to London at the reqaeet of FranoU f s father, there to take tbe place of Franois m the banking house of Osbaldi3tone and 00., the head of the firm belog called away to the Continent upon urgent business. Raehleigh takes advantage of this opportunity to ab;oond to Glasgow with certain {valuable securi ties, representing Government bonds, and which if not reoovered would involve the house of Oabaldistone and 00. m ruin Owen, a confidential olerk, is despatched to overtake Rashleigb, and, if possible, recover the papers. He meets Rob Roy, the outlaw, disguised as a drover, m the neighborhood of Osbaldistone Hall, nvd acquaints him with Rashltigb's treiohary. Diana Vernon, who has by some means become aware of Raahlelgh'a conduct, informs Franois, whom she entrusts with a packet, which is not to be opened until a oartaln time before the stolon docu «Y«»> <-miMt be redeemed. Possessed of tin., Fran ais interviews Owen, who explains tbe position of the fi m to Franois, who determines to depart im mediately for Glasgow, where he arr Jives and enoouuters Raehleigh. A warm dis ousilon enaues, recriminations pass, and at the moment they cross their swords Rob Roy appears, and prevents what might have been a sanguinary conflict, after whioh Franois and Raahleigh part. Rob Roy, who has previously met Franois In Glasgow, oonduots him to a cell ia the Tolbooth, where Owen has been im prisoned at the instance of Rashleigh, who has. become aware of the nature of his mission. Hare a meeting takes plaoe between Franois, Owgb, Rob Roy, and Bailie Niooi Jarvie, a merchant and magistrate of Glasgow, who is a cousin of Rob's and an agent of the Osbaldlstone firm. During this iaterview, the picket given by Diana Vernon to Franois Oabaldi stono is opened, and found to contain an enclosure to liob Roy, who poa esses himself of It, and acts (a« instructed) wiih the ol'jeot of recovo-ing the loßt documents and assisting m returning them to their rightful owner. The scene next la laid at the Olachan of Aberfoil, at which is a party assembled, consist ing of Mao Stuart, Major Galbraith and Rob's faithful gillie, Dougal. The two former are organising measures foi the capture of Rob Roy, The party are joined by Franois Osbaldistone, and Bailie Nicol Jarvie, who are on their way to meet Rob Roy. An animated conversation between the two parties leads to a general sot im mage, which

ends fortunately without much bloodshed. A equad of soldiers, under the command of Captain Thornton, of the King's Royals, then unexpectedly appear, their purpose being the apprehension of Bob Boy, who, it maybe mentioned, has been outlawod by the State. Francis Oabal distone, Bailie Nicol Jar vie, and Dougal are placed under arrest, the latter being liberated on consenting to lead the mili tary party to Bob Roy's retreat. As they disappear, Bob Boy and Bashleigh Osba'l diutcne appear. The latter having satisfied himself that the moment is opportune for putting his villainous plan into execution, gives the signal which leads to the cap ture of Hob. We are next introduced to the pass of Lochnrd and Captain Thorn ton's party, who are confronted by Helen MacGregor and Highlanders. As may be expected, a conflict ensues, which results m the victory of the Highlanders. Jn the next scene Helen, hearing the pipes approaching playing the Lament, and en quiring the cause, is informed by Hamish and' Bobert (the MacGrogor's sons) of the capture of her husband, whereupon she utters threatß of vengeance, and orders the pipers of the clan to play the Lament. As the strains of the Lament die away, Bob rushes m, he, with the aid of a friend, having been released from his captors. The various incidents now follow closely upon each other, and finally result m the total defeat and expulsion of the remain der of the Boldiers, and an. encounter between Bob Boy and, Bashleigh, who falls m a claymore contest with Rob. Diana Vernon and Franc' 8 Osbaldistono are betrothed by Sir Frederick Vernon, the eentence of outlawry is removed from the MacGregor, the Bailie is rejoiced, and all ends happily. The drama, which, of course, is essen tially Scottish m character, consists of three acts and thirteen scenes, some of which have been painted for the occasion from plotograpbs, and will recall to many the scenes where tradition reports the " Bold outlaw to have nourished — midst tho heather's sweet fragrance and bloom."

Tho drama is liberally interspersed with some of the gems of Scottish pong, pipe inarches, reels, &o. The costumes have beon procured at great expense, and no pains nave been spared m tbo getting-up of the scenic effects. The characters have been all carefully ul lotted, and there m no doubt that those m whore hands they have been placed will give a faithful interpretation of the author's conception on .Wednesday and Thursday next.

THE MIDLAND RAILWAY.

TURNING OF THE FIRST SOD.

Grbymouth, January 24. An holiday is generally observed on account of tha turning of the first sod of the Midland Railway. A great many visitors are m town from Ghrlstchnroh, Hokitika, Boefton, and other places on the coast A special time table was pre pared to-day between here and Brnnner ton. The sky was overcast but it was very warm.

The sod was turned at tha Junction, abont two miles above the Brnnnerton station, by the Hon. Mr Bioharditon, who congratulated the colony on having sooh a company to construct the line. He dwelt on tha strenuous opposition tho Government had to overoome before the line could be obtained. He con sidered it a red letter day m the annals of the colony.

At 6 30 p.m jvbont 200 sat down to d banquet. Mr Brodie Hoare was m the chair Tip toast of •• The Aoaerably" VW responded toby Mr Riohardson, m which he traversed much the same ground tie at the turning of the cod.

Quiet nerve and balmy sleep m Hop Bitters, for sleepless ladies and invalids. Amwioao Co, make ibe genuine, Notice,

DISASTROUS FLOODS.

LOSS OF LIFE.

GREAT DKSTRUOHOtf OP PROPERTI.

[bbutbr's telegrams— oopyiught]

Brisbane, January 24. During the storms experienced m this city on Thursday and Friday last over twenty inches of rain fell, seventeen of which fell on Friday. This was the heaviest rain fall which has been known for twenty-five years. The wharves and rivers have been flooded and an immense amount of damage has been done to goods which have been lying thereon. A large quantity of timber has been carried down the river. Howard, Smith, and Sons suc ceeded m removing the bulk of their goods to places of safety. The cellars of stores m the vicinity of the rivet were flooded to the extent of several feet. Immense lakes have been formed m different parts of the suburbs. On one estate eight houses were raised from their foundations and floated away. The residents took to boats and rafts m order to escape. The furniture m many of the houses was washed away or broken to pieces by the force of the water. The chief sufferers were the poorer inhabitants whose houses are situated m the lower parts of the towfl. The police rendered valuable assistance, m many cases swimming to the relief of the sufferers. Five" deaths from drowning are already reported m Brisbane and vicinity., Many other persons are seriously injured. The greatest difficulty has been experienced m conveying provisions to many of the houses m the suburbs, some of which are entirely isolated by water. The goods which were stored m these suburbs have been completely de stroyed. The rain ceased on Saturday, and on Sunday no rain fell, though the weather looked threatening. In the townships m which the rain fell was equal to that of Brisbane it is reported there are fifteen feet of water m the principal streets. Telegraphic communication has been interrupted until to-day. Mr Griffiths) the Premier, who started overland from Ipswich for this city, was com pelled to return to Ipswich, which he reached with great difficulty. .All shipping traffic has been postponed m consequence, of the weather . ; outside the Heads. Traffic m the town and suburbs has been entirely suspended.

Mr Wragge, the Government Astro nomer, has given notice of a cyclone which is likely to extend to Central Queensland.

ASHBURTON BOROUGH COUNCIL

The ordinary fortnightly meeting of the Ashburton Borough Council was held last evening. Present — The Mayor and C»s Friedlander, Tucker, Bird, Harrison, Reid, aodihoraas. The absence of Crs Roberts and Craig* head was] apologised for. mayor's statement. The Mayor Baid that the debit balance at the Bank was £1308 Us Bd. Tbo amounts which had been received since last meeting were :— Library account, £1 2s ; water supply, pipes sold, £35 17s 7d; dog licenses, £3 ; Borough sea), £2 2s ; ear^h, £3 10a ; culverts, £2 ; licenses, £3 10b ; traffic bridge, refund, lie ; rents of reserves, £6 13a 4d ; subsidy, £281 ss ; rates, 1885, £2 4s ; 1886, £3 8s ; iinee under bylaws, 7s 6d . The amount of rates remaining uncollected was £22 2s Gd. CORRESPONDESGE, Letters were received :— (1) From the Sydenham Jtforoogh Council with regard to water pipes* — The Mayor reported that the pipes had been supplied to the Syden ham Council at the rate at which they had been hitherto sold; (2) From the Canterbury Fire -Association with refer ence to subsidy. (3) From Mr W. M. Taylor, forwarding for the Museum specimens from Big Bay.—- The contribu tion Vas acknowledged with thanks. (4) From Mr P. Norman, offering to lease one of the river bed reserves.— -Matter do - f erred, (5) From the Secretaries to the Ashburton Fire Brigade and the Western Fire Brigade, forwarding accounts, amounting to £5 10s, expenses incurred m connection with the grass fire m the Domain. — It was resolved to apply to the Domain Board for a refund. (Ifr) From the Western Fire Brigade, asking, for a short length of concrete channelling for the purpose of washing hose — It was re- Bolved, on the motion of Cr Friedlander, .thnt the matter be referred to the Works Committee, with power to act. the cost not to exceed £6. (7) From the Hamp etead Town Board, stating that the Board was willing to pay a fair proportion of the work done on tte Enst BelWlteferred to the Works Committee to report.

ENGINEERS* RVrOBT.

The Engineers reported as follows — Water raon m river pacMooks : The Woks Committee has inspeoted the river-bed reserve below the bridge, with a view to taking the waste water through all 'the paddooks, and find the scheme to be feasible. We have since laid on a line of channel running through low ground, taking necessary levels, aud find that it can be oarrjed opt at no great expense. A channel would have to be olaarpd through low ground from the present ohannel m the paddook r coupled by Mr Henry, and through the adjoining paddock to the gully In the lowest one. This would be about 18 chains m length, and could be done yith the plough, throwing out the furrows ; twp or three short lengths of cutting, not exceeding a dVplh of 16 incheß, era ueoessary, but the total cost we estimate would not exceed £4. — Night soil : We pointed out to the Worki Committee on the ground our sugptstlona m this matter. Some levelling would be required and a roadway roughly defined, but we goneider that a couple of days for the plough and a man for clearing would be Bufficieut for this —Pointing library wbllb : Mr Orum is gottiog on very satis factorily with this work, and we have arranged with him under sanction of the WorKc Committee for oiling the wallc, three ooat?, before the soaffoldlng ii removed.

The report was adopted. RESERVE.

The question of leasing the reserve applied for by Mr Norman was referred to tho Reserves Oommittee.

Several other matters m connection with reserves were dealt with.

LICENSES.

Several licenses were granted, accounts amounting to £55 153 lOd were passed for payment, and the Oounpil then adjonrned

The Electrician says that a oommon re« enlt of too frequent applications of eleotrioity is the paralysis of the affected parti. A quack m Portland, Oregon, haß been profefi ding to be a inagnetto healer, and Btandirig oh plates connected with a concealed Tbattery, h* has been shooting the healing current through )iif patients by the laying on of hands. This wonderful healer has come to grief, hot through the action of the Portland police, but through Nature's own action, for he baa been paralyised by the continuous elegtrigaj action, and is now paying ths psaalty of. bi| triokerj.

TBJS ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, TUESDAY, J\NOART 25, 1857



RAILWAY TIME TABLE



Trains Arrivk at Abhbtjbton— From Christ- rhuroh and the North, at 10.15 a.m. (express), 4.85 p.m., and 7.10 p.m. From Timatu, 10.45 a.m. From Dunedin and South, 5.27 o.m. (express). From Mount Somers, 10.5' a.m Tbiinq Lbavr Abhuubton— For Ohrist- huroh and North, at 7.10 a.m., 10.55 a.m., an 6.37 p.m. (express). For Dunedin and South, 10.25 a.m. (express). For Timaru, i~ p.m. For Mount Somers, 5.5 p.m.



Rob Roy Mcftjegor At S^ f : lIoWB D.I.C. IMMENSE STOCKS OF OHOTOE DRAPERY, MILLINERY, MANTLES, OAKPETS, AND FURNISHINGS. IT is a well-known and widely admitted fwtthat r in consequence of tho opening of the Drapeiy Im- porting Company's baeiness m Chris' church, tbe cost of drapery and furnishing* h*B been reduced by nearly one-third. COMPARE THE D.1.0.'S ' Regular poods and prices with tho3O offered at the so-called CHEAP SALES, And bear m mind that we hold no old and bod stocks DEAR AT ANT PRIOE. Onr epecial features being that every article is quite new, specially selected, and of excellent value. ■Ma conscience (!n 32^"*



Spa^iAl Artvortlpemontp, >^W. F. HANNAFORD, (Burnett, etrett, opposite " Mail" (?ffioe) TINSMITH AND METAL-PLATE WORKER, to info m tbe public of Aahburton an ■ the surrounding districts thnt he keeps m stork or can MANUFACTURE TO ORDER all de- scriptions of TINWARE for FARM or DA'RY purposes; aIBO, all RKPArRS of any natoro promptly executed m a skilful manner. All go dB sold at lowest remunerative prices A Trial solicited. HORSE-HAIH and BEESWAX bought m any quanti 3 for CASH. 11 73 PUBLIO NOTICE. TN retiring from tho Tailoring Busiueas co long and successfully oarried on Sy mo under the style of Cralgheftd and On., I beg most heartily to thank the many kind friends and patrom who have nn lioerally supported me during the time I have resided m Aohburton, also to inform them and the publio generally <h«t I have disposed of my business to Mr Bugh C. Oralghead, who oomes to New Z a and well reoommended with over thirteen years ptaotloal experlenoe, '*nd all the lateit and newest Ideal oonheoted with the trade. ALEXANDER CRAIG HEAD. Aahbnrton, January Ist, 1887. DEFERRING to the above, I have \X much pleasure In Intimating to the residents of Ashburton and surrounding distriot that I have decided to settle m | Ashburton, and hope by strict attention to business to merit the same favorable ■upport wbloh has been extended to my brother. The Ashburton Tweeds being quite equal, and In some respeots super or to Imported goods, I will support the looal industry as far as the requirements of business will permit. Fit, Sttle, and Workmanship Guaranteed. HUGHC. CRAIGHBVD Aebburton, January Ist, 1887 12 HUSBAND AND WIFE. Thb Husband. Dear wife, I am weary of seeing You toil every day for yoar bread, While I am a poor helplesß being} 'Tis often I wieb I were dead. Yon ne'er were accustomed to toiling, Yonr hands were once white like tho snow; Whilo I watch yon work night and morning Yonr movements seem wearied and slowi Thb Wifh. Dear hnßband, give over yonr worry, My work ee^niß Ufco labor, I ween, But I am never compelled, dear, to hurry Now I nso Ferriman'a Washing Machine. It lightens by two-thirds my labors. And makes all my garments so clean, That onr clothes are tan envy of neighbors Who adore Ferriman'a Washing Machine TO THR WIVES AND MOTHBBB OP ASHBURTON AND THB GENERAL PUBLIC OP NBW ZBALA.ND. In presenting to the publio of Ashbmton the marvoUouß STEAM WASHBR, I believe I am confer r ing a boon of incalculable worth on every wife and mother m this beantifa) land, an whom thnt moßt important function of evory housohold devolve*, known (and hithorto dreaded) as washing clothes of every de- scription. By the use of this Machine, this dietaetef al and Blavish work is entirely relieved of ite drudgery, and made a source of plea9nrablo exercise. The unrqaallel qualities which it posflCßF.ea of thoroughly blract int» the clothes giving tbom an unparalleled whiteness, oud its harmie-B action npon delicate and colored fabric?, r»nder it peculiarly neeful and popular. 'Jho saving qualities of the Maclrno quito m keeping with its other m*rito ions features. Any p raon who will give it a prac- tical test will be unquestionably convinced that from an ECONOMICAL standpoint it is unsurpassed and nncquallod. The consump- tion of fnol is materially reduced. The saving effector) m this ito-n alone will m one year equal the price of tho Machine. As it only entails tbe consumption of two-thirds the •mount of soap u«ea m the ordinary way of washing, this item of economy js Bslf-evidenc to every person. The greatest saving, how ever, is effected m tho wear nnd tear of the clothes. Every intelligent individual known that' the übo of the washboard wears tin various fabrics more than anything else, and OB the marvellous Pteam Washer randera its use absolutely unnecessary, and thereby ob- viates almost entirety tbe necessity for •' clothes mending," its saving qualities m this particular will be at once apparent and appro, dated. But all ltR Bavin? qualities of a financial character are eclipsed, and dwindle into insig< ni finance, when we take into consideration the frail, delicate, and w»»kly condition of thousands of wives and mothers who are forced to tax their energies and waste their limited strength injlhe old way of washing; but who may, by tho use of its magical pro- perties, do tho work without any fatipue to their feeble bodies, and with infinite satisfac- tion nnd pleasure to their mindß. This, more than any desire or expectation on the part of tho inventor to make money out o the article, was the prime object he had m view. From the marvellous reeulta obtained from its use. hewever, and the unbounded and enthusi- astic commendations from e'voryone haung need it since its introduction to the pnblic, as L annexed list of names of persons wh > have purchased the machino and are willing to testify to its merits, will folly attest, tho Advertiser rm deemed it wise, m ordor to place thiß incomparable article of household uso more prominently before the intelligent people of the district, to five the postal address of a few of the buyers, m order that an unprejudiced and entirely impartial opinion of its" intrinsic value, may be readily obtained by anyone desirous of getting snob, information from actual vsan and parchisern, who will un- doubtedly be best calculated to give a just estimate ef its value. Mra Horbert, SoaieldJ Mr M. Bruce, Senfield Mr Collison, Seafield Mr D. Boss, Lauriaton Mr Q-. T. Marriott, Aahburton Mr T. Olaridge, Aahburton Mr W. Oharlton, Aahburton Mr Bradbnry, a.Fhburton Mr H. Hudson, Elgin Mr J. Lloyd, Nowlauds Mr E. Thomas, Wakanui Mr A. Frisby, Aphburton Forks Mr B. Chapman, Willowby Mr G. Grico, Willowby Mr ,T. Williams, Willowby Mr J. Honrn. Baling Mr A. McLcod, Tinwald Mr W. Andorson. Flomington. Mr O. O. Foolißj Alford Forest Boad Mr Pet-r Lownio, Wakanui Mt vVilliim Brown, Wak'»nui Mr J Jobnstone, Trcvorton Mr Charles WarrJ, Ashburton Mr William Ba'lie, Aahburton Mr Charles Fowke, Ashbnrton Mr Andrew Dawson, Waterton Mr John Small, Whoatetono Mr J H. Oarlton, Momt Somers And 181 others m all parts of the district, DIRECTIONS* FOR USE. Eteep tbo clothes over night, then wring m ont. Soap all the dirty parts well. When tbe water 1b boiling violently, which will at once b<* evident by heavy and foaming suds rising to tbe top of the m «cbine. take out tbe clothes nnd put them at once into clean water (&b tho dirt i 8 liaole to sot, nnd difficult to remove if this is neglected). After this, rinae and put them m bine water. Prints and Ginghams, soap same as whito clothes. Put them all mat once ; when water is boiling turn for five minuteß. If water is not boiling, but very hot, tarn eight minutes. Lace Curtains, wet and soap thorn , put them m a pillow slip j tie them up. Turn for ten or fifteen minntes. Cold water will do for wetting all tho above. Woollen Blankets. Wet m warm water Soap and put them m loose When the water boils turn ton minutes. Binso ia warm water. Red Flannel?. Wet them m warm water. When water is just ready to boil, turn for one minute. Rinee m wa r m water, for white flannels tarn for five minutes. Hose. Ladies' and Children's Hose, highly, colored, must not be put into bojlini? water, but have good and hot. Tnrn one minufce, if not highly colored turn five minntes. F. FERRIMAN, Bole Agent, Aehburton. FOR BALE. 7 A Good WireMcCormick BINDER. |A seoond-handlWood's STRING. ZSZ y*** ;=; r. ferriman



Speoial advertisements. H, J. WOOD AND GO. FRIEDLANDER'S BUILDINGS, East Street. NEW I*o ODS Just opened out. PHOTO Frames, Fire Screens, Writing Desks, Work Poxes, Photo Albums, Scrap Albums, Writiog Albums, Docu- ment Baskets, Letter Clips, Inkstands, Pen Knives, and erery description of Fancy and Commercial Stationery. We have I'lso a large Ftock of Brown Wrapping Paper. Grocers' Grey Bags, also Confectionery and Fruit Bags New Books and New Music by every mail steamer. Subscribers supplied with English, American, and Continental Newspapers and Magazines immediately on arrival of mail Special attention is given to all orders for Bo' kbinding, Printing, Engraving, and Lithography. Specimens on view. Special Discounts u) lowed to Library aLd School Committees. Catalogues and Lists on application. Any Book waned which may be tem- porarily out of stock will be immediately procured from our Christchurch Establish- ment, the stock of which is one of the largest and best assorted m the colonies ; or from our London Agenoy by direot mail steamer. H.J.WOOD&GO. Booksellers, Stationers, Printers, and Bookbinders, STATIONERS' HALL, ABHBURTON. We have pleasure m calling attention to our large and well assorted stock of Sheet Music, comprising the latest and most popular Songs, Dunce?, and Pin no- forte Solos. Teachers ond others will find a useful assortment of the most approved Methods and Studies for Pianoforte Practice and Singing Pianos by cele- brated makers, which mny bo either purchased on the deferred payment sys- tem or hired for any length of time. Viol ns, Corn ts, Flutes, Accordions, Concertina?, Harmoniums, Organs, and Brass Instruments. H. J, WOOD & CO. WILDING AND LEWIE, r>AREISTERS AND QOIICITORS. x> _ b F. WILDING, NOTABY PUBLIC. Offices: Next "Moil" Offioo, Burnett ut., Aohburton. Mr Wildi 1 a will attend the sittings of the Ashburton Courts on Tuesday and Fridays, and may be oonßulttd personally n these duys. The firm is now represented iv Ash- burton by Mv Clayton, an English Solicitor of considerable experience, who will be m daily atteudance at the office io receive instructions and confer with olente. »10Q 8 WHITE, CAYGILL, & CO., BARRISTERS AND SOLICITORS, J. W. WHITE, NOTART PtJBUO, VjOTIOTC ia horeby given that the *^» undersigned, Messrs Whitb and O. (Whlto. Smithsou, nnd Raymond), of Cimaru, and John A. Cayqill, of Ash- burton, have this day entered Into Partnership as Barristers and Solicitors, at Ashburton, undor the style of "White, Oaygilland Co." Mr J. W. White, will atteud the sittings of the Courts at Ash- nrton. WHITE & U)., JOHN A. OAYGILL. Money to lend m any earns on approved freehold security. Offices : Bullook'i Arcade 10*803 A CERTAIN CURB FOR BALDNESS HICKMAN'S Eclipse J Hair Producer. (Registered). PJRIciT 4s. ANEW DISCOVERY for the growth of Hair on the Head and Face ; f<?r removing and preventing Dandruff, and arresting the Fall of the Hair It cures any Diseose of tho Scalp, and causes new growth on the head after being buld for years None genuine wiihout tho trade mark and signature— JOHN HICKMAN To bo ohtuined at all Chemists. NEW ZEALAND CLOTHING FACTORS' THE NEW GOODS FOR THE SUMMER SEASON ARE NOW OPENED OUT. Tho Stock is THE LARGEST & BEST SELECTED IN THE TOWN, And tho varioty of Style and Patterns m , Men's, Youths', and Boyß' Clothing Innveo nothing to be desired. Thousands of Men's and Boys Suits, newest styles. Trousers and Trousers and Vests manufactured of New Zealand Tweede. Every garment warranted Bhrunk Jvoicoats, Waterproof Obatß ans Leggings m great variety Hats, compin'ng every new stylo worn Uhildron's Jersey Suits, Children's Men- of-War Suits Gentlemen's Hosiery, Scarves ; Oxford Jogntta and White Shirts Rugs, Portmanteaus, and Travelling Bags 'he celebrated WERTHEIM SEWING MACHINE. Time Payments. H,7 -Dr^HINU FACTOR IT, Bait Btmbt;



Wanted. WANTED KNOWN.— Washing and Wangling done either by the day or dozen. Mangling 2d per dozen.— Address en application at v Guardian Office. 880 WANTED Reapers and String Bindon immediately, Contraot work. - John Gbioq. 1 139 WANTED known— Clearing Sale now on at Melford House.— H. E Segebs, East street. 1§35 WANTED a Boy to run the " Gu irdian." Apply between 3 and 4 on Wednes day at this offioe. 1 150 WANTED, with immediate occupation, Private Residence. Seven or. eight rooms. Within easy distance of Post Office. Apply, stating terms, Box 94, PP. 1 154 WANTED REAPERS and STRING BINDERS immediately. Contract work 1144^ JOHN GRIGG. \\) ANTED CASH.— New Currants W s£d ; Valenciap, 6d ; Sultauas, 7d ; Elemes, 7d ; Mußoatels, Is 6d ; I£H> boxes New Figs, 8d ; Whito Sugar, 2£d. Jas. MoQrbgob, opposite the Arcade. WANTED Known— Ladies' Silk Gloves, 6d ; Girls' Hose, 3d and 6d ; Girls' Silk Gloves, 3d and 6d ; beßt Alpaca, s£d per yard ; Ladies' Lust Cloukß, 7s (id ; Dress Stuffs, 2Jd, 6*d, 9d£, ll£d— At H O. Seger's Great Clearing Sale. 1 98 DEAR JOHN.— Send to Gates for some of thoae love y-umoked Pi^s' Cheeks and Smoked Fi»h A few bags of Fowl Feßd left. 1 140 FURNITURE— To meet tho timeß, W. DAVIS, Cabinetmaker, PCast street, Ashburton, is now selling Furniture of all kinds cheaper than ever. Cheßt of Drawers, £1 5s ; Spring Couches, £1 ss. Every other article equally cheap. AH new furniture at Beconn-haml^ prico. 804 WAITED KNOWN. — Como and see tho Grout Burgains we are giving during our Clearing Hale. — H. O. Segkbs, Milford Houbo. 1 21 Special Adveitisements. Shentlemans to spoken ntf her On 26th and 27th January. MOUNT SOMERS COAL PIT. COAL CAN NOW BE HAD AT THE ABOVE PIT FOR rjMGHI SHILLINGS PER TON, Or m Ashburton at SEVENTEEN SHILLINGS PEll TON, By the Truck. FOR CASH OinLY. E. F. WRIGHT. o°3l My foot is on my native heath, and my name is Mc^reagor OddfelloW Hal/. GREAT ANNUAL SALE OF {SURPLUS STOCKt OF DRAPERY,- i CLOTHING, AND BOOTS. Commencing Saturday, Jan. 22. GKEATEST BAKGAINS Ever offered m Ashburton, FOR PEICES BEE HANDBILLS. ANDREW ORR



Victoria House* IN Consequence of Bcquiste Alterations to Premises, which will afford greater f > oiliti< s for conduotiVg onr rapidly increasing business, it has been found e canary to tiroa tly Reduce our ttock w. thin the riext few weeks. > J urge and JiberalXeductious are now made m etery Department Holders of Glassware Gift Collpons are requested to preßtnt the same as enrly as convenient to enable the (lift D atribution .to be satisfactorily closed. DIMANT~& CQE, GENERAL DRAPER', OLO CHIRRS, &0., East and Tuncred streets, AHhburton. NEW YEAK PRESENTS. FROM A PENNY THIMBLE T ) AN EIGHTY GUINEA PIANO. BEST Possible Value m PIAK.OS, ORGANS, and HARMONIUMS, on easy Monthly Pa monts. Second-hand Piano's from £12. New Pianos, iron frame, full trichord, from £35 up. Come and tfce the UNPARALLELED SHOW OF DOLLS, all sorts and sizos. GLASS and BASKETWARE, beautiful Plush Brackets, nnd Mirrors JAPANESE GOODS and NICK-NACKS of all descriptions. PRIZE and REWARD BOOKS LOWEST POSSIBLE PRICES. Schools Liberally dealt wtth. ■' 0 H. MTjONES- -nm-. .



NOTICE TO THE LADIES OF ASHBDRTON. MBS PAULING hos REMOVED to WALTON COTTAGE, Gkekn Lane, Hamfstead. 145 MEB MANHIRE, FANCY GOODS WAREHOUSE, SAUNDERS' BUIIiDINGB, East street. FANCY STATIONERY, Toys, and Christmas Presents m varioty. Christmas Cards, &c, &o. Ladies' and Children's Pinaforeß and Apronß, fie, &c. 9624 TOWLE'S PENNYPOY4L AND STEEL PILLS FOR FEMALES quickly correot all irregularities, and relievo tho cliatreHfiing symptoms 00 pre- valent with the aex. Boxes 13 l£d and Is 9d, of all Ohemißtn and Patent Medicine Vendors. »repared only by The Lincoln and Midland Counties Drug Co., Lincoln, England. Wholesale of all the Wholesale Houses. Beware of Imitations. AbHBURTON HTGH SOHOOL. lut TERM, 1887, THE BOYS' SCHOOL will RE-OPEN on MONDAY, the 31st inst The GIRLS' SCHOOL on TUESDAY, Ist February. Pupi's to assemble at 10 a.m. For further information apply to the Headmaster, or the Secretary, JOHN EDGAR BUCHANAN, 1 127 Secretary. TRY 'KMPATEICK'S NEW SEASON'S JAM. SPECIAL NOTICE. T7'IBKPATBIOIci~NEW SEASON'S JV JAM is made from- NELSON GKUWN FRUIT, and boiled withm a few hoars after the- fruit has been gathered. It thus retains moat of the natural flavor of tho fresh fruit. KIRKPATRIOK'S NEW SEASON'S JAM is the most delicious preserve m the market. Do not boporfiuaded to buy cheap and inferior brands of Jam, the remains of old stock, which must be cold at any price, but ASK for KIRKPATKICK'S NEW SEASON JAM, and Bee that you get it THE BEST 18 ALWAYS TQE CHKAPEST. Kirkpatrick'e New Season Jam is the best. CAUTION. None is genuine unless our name is stamped on- each tin, and has our registered Trade Mark "Lord Nelson' on the label S.Kirkpatrick&Co. MANUFACTURERS, NELSON, N.Z, .. 12