RAILWAY TIME TABLE.

Tuisb Aram: at Ashbtjbton— From Christ. huroh and the North, at 10.15 a.m. (express), .85 p.m., and 7.10 p.m. From Timara, 0.46 a.m. From Dunedin and South, SJZ7 m. (exprefes). From Mount Somers, 10.6 ,m Ttiiss Lkavii Ashbdbxon— For Ohrißt* ebnroh and North, at 7.10 a.m., 10.55 a.m., end 5.37 p.m. (ezpresß). For Dunedin and oath, 10.25 a.m. (express). For Timara, 4.45 p.m. For Mount Somers, 5.5 p.m.

THE ASH BURTON GUARDIAN.

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MAIL NOTICES.

Malls close at the Ashburton Post Office follows : — For Ohrlafcohuroh and North at 6 a. in 0.30 a.m., and 5 p.m., daily. For Ohertaey Rakala, &c , at 10.30 a.m and 5 p.m. daily. For DvmedinjTinwald, Wlnalow, Binds, Ctoldstream, Rangitata, Orari, Winchester, tnd Geraldine, at 10 *.m. daily. ForTemuka, at 10 un. and .30 p.m Tor Timam and South,! at 10 a. a., and : p,m., daily For Greectitreet and Ashbnrton Forks, Wednesdays and Satardayß, at 10. SO 31. For Wakatiul, Elgin, Seaviow, Scan eld, ad Kyle, on Tuesdays, ThurotUys, and tnrdayo, at 6.30 a. m. For 9loant Soraero, daily at p.m For Mayfield and Ruapuna, o Mon days and Thurs-lays a* 430 p.m. For Aehton, Waterton and Longbeach, 4.30 p.m. daily. For Flenaington, on Mondays, Wednee 4«ys, and Frldaya, at 4.30 p.m. For Newlandß, on Tneßdayß and Fri at 10.30 fc.m. Mails arrive at the Aahburton Post ffioe — Jzom Ohristohuroh and Rakala at 10.16 jta., 4.35 p.m., and 7.20 p.m. From Ohertsey &o. at 10.15 t and ,86 p.m. dtily. From D:\nedin *,id Intermediate places 0.3f n.m daily. frFroid Temuka an Timara at 10.40 a.m p 6. 50 p.m daily. From Greonstreet and Ashbnrton Forks, Wednesdays and N«turdayo, at 4.45 p.m. From Wakanal, Elgin, Seavlew, Bea fi«ld and Kyle, on Tueadaya, Thursdays, <jnd Saturday!, at 5 p. ra. JProaa Mount Somers, daily at 10.5 , m. ' From Mayfield and Roapnna, on Wed jeidayß and Saturdays, at 10.5 a.m. From Ashton, Waterton, and Long at 10 a.m. daily. From Newlanda, on Tnesdays and Fri gj at 2,30 p.m. From Flemington on Tuesdays, Thnik yi, and Saturdays, at 10a.m.

The Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. MONDAY, JUNE 6, 1887. INSPECTOR OF WEIGHTS AND MEASURES.

Actfng on (he petition of a number of tradespeople the Borough and County Councils' have resolved to urge upon Government the necessity that exists for the appointment of an In spector of Weights and Measures for this district, and the latter body has decided to ask the local representatives m the House to use their influence m the matter. This request is very reasonable, and such an officer ought to have been appointed for the Borough and County long ago. At present, tradespeople and others having occas sion to make use of scales, are placed in* a very unfair position ; they are liable to all the penalties which the law provides shall be inflicted m cases of ownership of incorrect scales, but if they wish to have their scales tested, they have to get an Inspector from Timaru and that officer will not come unless his expenses, which amount to a pretty considerable sum, are first paid. The best of scales are liable at times to go wrong, but the owner has no means of finding this out without, at considerable expense) getting an official from Timaru or. elsewhere to periodically test them. If the scales are wrong, and the Inspector should happen to make a flying visit, the consequences will be disastrous to the unlucky owner. He will, m all probability, be fined and the law distinctly sets forth that the scales shall be broken up. If these are valuable*— and many of our merchants and others have ones which were very expensive— it will be at once seen that the matter of having a local Inspector is one of considerable importance. As the County and Borough Councils have now taken the question up the authorities will most probably listen to their representations and take steps to place the merchants and storekeepers of this district m a fairer position than they have been m the past.

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

A social tea meeting will be held m the Primitive Methodist Church this evening. A Southern exchange says that a worthy man, named John Worthington, has written to the South Danedin Borough Conneil offer ing himself as a candidate for the district m Parliament. He has brought forth an address as long as his arm. He is a painter by trade, but trade v dull, he has plenty of time, and ia anxious to be usefully employed. He will devote the surplus of his honorarium, after paying bare expenses to some useful Work m the district. The Emperor of Germany will send a magnificent present to her Majesty the Queen m connection with tho jubilee of her reign. It will consist of a service of the finest jonquil colored Dresden poroelain, composed of 500 pieces, and having as its centre-piece a stand for fruits and flowers, surmounted by a sta tuette m white and gold representing the Qaeen, and ornamented with medallions con taining portraits of all the members of ths Royal family. Tho following instance of rapid railway travelling m New Zealand is worth recording. As a train was nearing a station towards the north of this Island, an old man with a long beard rose feebly from a corner seat and tottered towards the door. He waß, howevor, stopped by the conductor, who said, " Your fare, please." " I paid my fare." «• When ? I don't remember it." "Why, I paid you when I got on the. car 1" " Where did you get on the car ?" "At Rivorton." " That won't do," said the conduotor, " when 1 left lUverton there was only a little boy on the ear." " Yob," answered the old man, •• I know it ; I waa that (l little boy,"— Wellington " Press." A child named Oxenham, a year old, was aooidentally killed near Sydney recently. It is alleged that Mr Kelly, the husband of the woman who was nursing tho ouiid, tossed it m the air, and failed to oatoh it, the result being that its head came] m contact with a table, 'and the child diedjn a few minutes after the acoident. "Bouoh on Piles."— Why Buffer Piles Immediate relief and complete cure guaran ABk for "Rough on Pileß." 'Sur ure for itohing, protruding, bleeding, or ane orm of Piles. •• Rough on Catabbh." — Oorrectß offensive odors at once. Complete cure of worst cbronio caaea ; also unequalled as gargle for iphtheria, pore throat, tool breath

A trial recently took place at Odessa before the Chief Tribunal, m which the late City Governor of Odessa and a number of officials were implicated. The indiotment ooeupied eight hours m reading, The ohargea of whole- Bale bribery and peculation whioh it contained were almost incredible. This trial had been tending about two years. One hundred and twenty-Bix witnesses were subpoenaed. The trial, after lasting more than eight days, ter minated with the acquittal of all the accused The publio prosecutor will appeal to the Senate. The evidenoe given by 150 witnesses for the Crown went to show the prevalence of a system of corruption, peoulatiofi, and orga nised blackmailing on the part of responsible offloiala. A young woman named Pitman, of Marshall Creek, Mudgee, N.S.W., while hunting for efcgs about an old straw stack, saw a hole, and thrusting her hand m felt something bite her finger. She drew her hand out and fouud a brown snake hanging to it, which she shook off. Then, calling to her brother to bring a tomahawk, she laid her finger on a log of wood, while her brother chopped it off. She waa taken to a doctor, and ia now rapidly recovering. The industry of violin-making has been started by a resident of Jnveroargill, Mr O Eternan, who has demonstrated the adapt* ability of New Zealand timbers. for the pur* pose. The instrument turned out by M c Kiernan is thus desoribed by the ' Southland News ' ;— " The belly and baok are of red pine, the bridge, finger-board, and pega of maplei while the inlaying is of white pine. The violin ia shapely, and its appearanoo is greatly enhanced by the splendid quality of the varnish used. Although the instrument is perfeotly new, the tone is already superior to that of many old violins." The "Timaru Herald" says that it is rumored Sir William Fox will probably con test the Waimate seat against Major Steward. An inquest on the body of Mr J. M. Gilohrist's infant Bon was held m the Court Houao, Waimate, on Saturday. After evidence had been given by Mrs Cook> Mr and Mrs-Gilchrist (the deceased's parents)' Dootors Nicholls, Stackpoole, and Sergeant Gilbert, a verdict of " Accidental death through being overlain " was returned. The jury added a tider that the parents be repri manded for their negligence. At the conolu eion of the inquest Mr Beswick addressed Mr and Mrs jGilchrist, and told them that the death of their child lay at their own door, and they bad barely escaped being committed on aoharge of manslaugter. — " Timaru Herald." The total eunual expenditure by the French Government on its horse breeding establish ment amounts to £269,720. The Government Of Austria gives something over £80,000, and that of Hungary £116,000 a year towards tbe encouragoment of boree-breediug. In Prussia the cost of the breeding establishments may be roughly estimated at £80,000. The ' Insurance and Banking Eecord ' thus winds up an artiole upon the pastoral interest: — Taking everything into consideration, we doubt whether the squatting industry of Australia was ever m sounder position than it is m to-day, or whethor prospects for three or four years ahead were ever brighter. Many capitalists who waited ,forjyears until they oould invest m stations at the lowest point have already found themselves . ' a day behind tbe fair.' But, while even at the pro eont moment a number of good stations oan ; be bought at very moderate prices, it is by no means improbable that the near future may witness an improvement m the values of sta tions quite equal to those whioh have so often occurred m Australia after the industry- has recovered from tho effeots of a severe de pression. - The dead bodies of two men, named Finn and Grant, were found a |few weeks ago m Smugville Brickworks, Belfast. It appears that while under the influence of drink the men had sat down besides one of the kilns to warm themselves, and having fallen asleep, were asphyxiated by the f umeß of the burning bricks. The " Sporting Times " prints an odd story from Newmarket giving an aooount of a superstition prevalent at that place among oountry people. It ia believed thers that every night the ghost of Fred Aroher, mounted on a grey Jhorse, rides madly over the heath m that neighbourhood. It is said that thia superstition is shared by some of the gentry as well as the country people. The bast periodical for ladies to take monthly and from whioh they will receive the greatest benefit is American Hop Bitters. Statutory Deolaration.— l, Franz Eaabo, Ironbark, Sandhurst, m the colony of Victoria, Australia, do solemnly and sinoerely deloare that on the 25th June, 1877, my son Alfred, six years of age, was accidentally hurt with an axe on the knoe. I at once took all pains to seoure xnedioal assistance. However, m spite of all efforts, on the 27th August, 1877, the opinion was given by Maegillivray that an amputation of the injured limb had become imperative m order to save life. At this janotare I called on Messrs Sander and Sons, procuring some of their Extract of the Eucalyptus Globulua, and by the application of the same I had the satisfaction of seeing my son within a fortnight out of all danger, and to-day he is recovered. I may just add that it was when the orisia had been reached that the Extraot referred to was first applied. And I make this solemn declaration, etc Franz Raabe. Deolared at Sandhurst, m the colony of Viotoria, Australia, this seventeenth day of Ootober, one thousand eight hundred and seventy-seven, before me, Moritz Cohn, J.P.— [Advt.]

MOUNT SOMERS GOSSIP.

(FROM OUR CORRESPONDENT.) Tbe winter is coming on severe-y np here. Daring the whole of last week the air was froaty, even m the hottest part of the day fc while at night tbe keen cold is boat deaoribed aa nipping. — The unem ployed mast feel Its effects very much id their teats. Ono of them told tat to-day that several of their number are m tbe Aehburton hospital, ill from the eff ota of cold and wet. On Friday last a Ohnrch Soiree took place at JSprlngburn. As I was not able to g«fc across there myself, I oan only in* form joa from hearsay report, that eighty persons assembled and enjoyed themselves very much. The amount realised, is said to be a little over £8, Great preparations are being made for the bachelors' ball on Jane 10th, Every one I have conversed with, looka forward with pleasure to tho occasion. Dancing praotice is vigorously prosecuted so that there might be no laok of dancers; The subscription/lists for the Jabilee Fund, which have been forwarded to our district, are not likely to be rapidly filled np; Some people have subscribed elae where; others want more minute Informa tion abont the way the money is to be spout, than tho recipients of ths list oan furnish. The echoolmasters up here have been requested to famish the Jabilee Oom i mlttee with the probable number of their school children who may be able to be present ht the festival on the 20th m Ashbnrtan. As it Is not known whether their fares will be paid or whether thry are expeoted to pay for themselves ; and as other circumstances, important to the parents, are equally unknown, the latter seem at present quite undecided; about the matter, - i

HARDLEY'S PATENT STEAM WASHER.

On Saturday, Mr Hardley, of Ashbnr ton, gave a public exhibition of the work ing of his newly-patented steam washing machine on a vacant Bection m Beswick street. There was a large gathering of people who watched the proceedings with interest. The ten minutes' interval ba tween putting the clothes In and removing them were enlivened by Mr Hardley, who is a brisk talker as well as a brisk worker. The clothes operated upon were of the dirtiest ; there were blackened moleskins, I greasy aprons, and filthy blankets, and I these were turned out m ten minutes quite cleansed. The machine differs from all others yet shown here. It consists of an ordinary portable boiler, having a per fectly air-tight metal lid, and from near the brim of. the boiler a pipe leads into a revolving cylinder which hangs m a stand and is turned by a handle. In this cylinder is another into which the clothes are packed. The machine is then kept turning and the steam generated m the boiler passes into the cylinder and com pletely saturates, m fact boils the clothes. In ten minutes a batoh of very dirty clothes are cleansed The propriet jr m tends travelling with the machine through the colonies and America, where, though it is the home of invention, he believes he can make his mark The Timaru agent, we understand, is Mr Geo. W. Wade.— " Timaru Herald," Monday.

OUR MEMBERS.

Fiona tha" Hansard" report of the debate m the House on May 20th, on the question "that the amendments m the Representation Bill bs agreed to" we take j the following : — j Mr Ivesa. — I am sorry to rise to say ! anything calculated to prolong this debate, but I felt it incumbent on me to give an explanation as to the manner m wh'ch I recorded my voto on the last division, in asmuch as it reversed the vote that I gave on a previous division. When addieasin* my constituents during the recess I stated that the representation m this colony, .• s compared with other colonies with far greater population, was very great. I told my constituents that if they were m favor of a reduction I should comply with their wishes. At the same time, I avoided giving any decided pledge. How ever, they failed to give expression to any opinion, and I consideied it ray duty to go m for a reduction. I took into considera tion the extent of the country I repre sented, and I fully recognised that the merging of that district into the Ashbur ton District would render it very difficult for one person to represent the whole dis trict as fairly aB it ought to be represented. Still, m the absence of any opinion from my constituents, I voted for a reduction to eevonty-one,' believing that seventjr-one impartial gentlemon woro fully competent to discbarge the function of legislating for this colony. But shortly after record ing that vote I was informed that many of my constituents did not approve of toy action ; and thero was placed before me by another honorable member a telegram from a gentlemen injthe Kakaia District— a gentleman of considerable influence m that port ion of the district. The following is the wording of the telegrnm : '' Almost everyone opposed to Bill, and think country leproßontalives shou!d carefully gnard interests of constituents, who would bitterly resent -the change" Now. sir, having received that telegram and other expressions of opinion, a- d not being on© desirous of inflict ing an injury ov a con stituency with which I rony ponaibly be on the eve ot severing my connection — for It Is very hard to say how this Representa tion Bill would fare were it to go into Committee again, cr what might happen at the election — I do not wish, an I gay, to inflict an injury on the constituents by whom I was returned to Parliament, but deßlre to band back their district to them In the same a* ate as I got it from them. I am sure that, m the face of the concensus of opinion which it was no secret existed m the mlndß of the honorable members that there should only be a reduotion to eigbty-six, itconld not have been my duty to luppqrt bo Btntll a reduotion— of only five members. 1 hold that a reduction by only #ye members would not be m the interests of the colony and It would be disadvantageous m disturbing the exiting boundaries. I do not believe it could be the intention of members to have such a paltry reduction, and I therefore shall vote against it. If they were really determined to keep the nnmberat seventy one, that would be a real reduotion ; j but merely to reconsider the number with a view to raising it to eighty- 1 six is a proposition which I can not uopport, for I consider that the mere naving of about £1,000 m the way of honorarium would be an unim portant matter. I think it comeß with bad grace from the members of the late Government, who were so instrumental m extending the number of members, that they should now, after the lapße of three yeats, be endeavouring to reduce the number to seventy-one, I have no desire to say anything further than that these were the reasons which prompted me to reverse my vote. I did not dis tinctly pledge myself to take any particular course, and was anxious to elicit the opinions of my constituents oa the matter, because 1 hold that it is more a matter for the conntituenta themselveß thin for the members m this House. I shall oppose the recommittal of the Bill, because I feel it weutd effectually prevent the passing of the Representation Bill thia session, and the additional represen tation m favor of the North Island would not be conoeded if the Bill were re reoamitttd.

PEDESTRIANISM.

CAPTAIN COTTON V, SCOTT.

The walking match between Captain Oovtou and Joseph Scott, the well-known pedestrian, was concluded at Ohriatcharch on Saturday, the Captain being victorious by nearly two miles. The '• Press " gives the appended distano6B at each hour since 4 a.m. on Saturday : —

At the conclusion, Mr T. Aoland made a few remarks, m the course of which he Bald that the walking had been as fair as had been seen m the world— [upplauae] — and complimented the men on their performance. He called for cheers for Captain Cotton and Jjo Scott, which were lustily giveui Mr 0, Olarke said they could not let Scott go away without miking him a present, and he wished to be nllowed to subscribe five guineas to it. [A.pplauae.l Mr McGratu, Scctt'a trainer, thanked the audience for its attendance, and said . that Scott was not m the bast of fettle, or he would have won. He was prepared to walk the Captain m a week for any reason able sum ho might name. [Applause and biases.] After Scott had responded to calls, the proceedings closed.

MAGISTERIAL.

ASHBURTON— MONDAY.

(Before Mr H. Friedlander, J.P.) DRUNKENNESS. A man who had not been before the Court for some years was fined 5s and coata for having been drunk m East street. , An elderly man named John Moorhead, charged with having been drunk and disorderly, was fined 40a and costs with the alternative of seven days' imprison ment^ The Bench informed Moorhead that if he were brought up again within six months he would not have the option of a fine. ESOAPEES. Three boys named David Fogarty, Bobert Seymour, and William Price, who escaped from Barnham Industrial School about a week ago, and who had be'en found m the river bed, were brought up, the police asking for an order of recom mittal to the school. One of the boys said that he had run away because he wanted to see his mother, who lived m Timaru . The order asked for by the police was made, the Bench warning the boys against running away again. REMANDED. A man who had been arrested last night was brought up on a charge of lunacy, but on the application of the police was remanded till to-morrow that he might be medically examined. (Before Mr H. Friedlander J.P., and Mr ft. A^corn, J,P.) a'ssatAt. Richard Adams charged Samuel Brown with having assaulted him. There wbb a cross- action, Brown v Adams,— Mr Oath bertson appeared for Adams, and Mr Crisp for Brown. —The evidence of the former was to the effect that he was riding on the Beach Road on Saturday when he overtook Brown, who was walking beside his dray. After a conversation m reference to a disputed account, Brown applied a rather opprobrious epithet to witness, and the latter returned, the compliment; Brown then without giving any notice of his intention, struck witness a number of times, knocked him off his horae, and when he was on the ground continued striking him till pulled off. — In crois examination the witness admitted having struck Brown after he had been pulled off. He had not struck him prior to this, he had no chance ; all the blows subse quently struck by witness were m self defence. — 0. Craddock and J. Charlton stated that they were driving up the Beach Road on Saturday when they saw Brown rush across at Adams and strike • the latter, who fell off his horse. Brown kept him on the ground and continued punching him till pulled off. The fight was resumed Bubsequontly, and then each of the men was as bad as the other — i Samuel Brown, m defence, stated that he had been first struck by Adams. He ' returned the blow and then Adams got off his horse and a stacd up fight enaaed. Adams got the better of the " first round " and got witness down ; m the " Becond round " the position of affairs was reversed and wttnesß got Adams down. It was m the second round that the previous wit nesses arrived on the scene. — As a con ' sequence of the witness's cross-examination by Mr Cathbertson, C. Craddock and J. Oharlton were recalled and they swore poaitivoly that Adams had not been on hie feet from the time be got off his horße till Brown was pulled off I— The case against Adams was dismissed and m that against > Brown, the defendart was fined £1 and costs. — Mr Ouihbertaon applied for profes i aional costs against Brown. — Mr Orlsp op -1 posed the application, and as the result of a difference of opinion between the presiding Justices no order was made, though* Mr Friodlandec said he was decidedly or* opinion that Brown, ahauld pay all the costs.— Under these circumstances Mr Outhbertson applied for half the amount of the fine to be paid to '. Adams. — The application waß granted. Dudaon v Fergus.— -Mr Crisp for de ! fendant. — This was another aotion for i assault, but the plaintiff falling to establish his case It was dirasfssed; The Court then rose.

THE JUBILEE

LRBUTKa'STBLEQEAMS— COPYBIGHT ]

London, Jane 4. The various Agents-General are co operating to have a brilliant illumina tion on the Queen's J übile.e. Mblbowrnb, Jane 4. Mr and Mrs Davis, of Toorak, have promised to contribute to the various Victorian charities m honor of the Queen's Jubilee. The warehousemen of Flinders' Lane have decided to make a donation of £S°° to Lady Loch's Jubilee Fund instead <of spending the money on illuminations.

INTERPROVINCIAL NEWS.

atjckund, Jane 4. The "Herald" apologises tbis morn ing for a personal attack upon Air R S. Smythe by a correspondent •• Tramp." It tentifiaa to the rare business capaoity of the well-known manager, aa shown by the good financial result whloh ho in variably aohleves. Wellington, June 4. Charles Robinson, ohief steward of the Qinemoa, haß been awarded the Humane Society's bronze medal for saving a child's life io the Wellington harbor m December last. Steps are belnq taken In the direction of forming a New Zealand Industrial Protec tion Atjßocfation, and a Committee haß been formed to see that m the coming elections all eligible peraonejarejplaced on the roll. The charge against H. J. Rogers under the Gaming and Lotteries Act for being concarned m promoting a race consulta tion was dismisied on the grounds that It had not been proved accused had received any money. Severaliother charges against Rogers bave been adjourned. Hokiiika., June 4. The Kaniori Lioenain^ (Committee, a majority of whom are Good Templars, rej fused Beven applications for renewals, two at K-mlerl, two at Rimu, one at Kanieri Forks, one at Kokatahl, and one at Three Mile. la the case of the last three there li no licensed house within miles. No reason was assigned for the notion, and no indication of the intention had been disclosed. The police reported favor ably m each case. Ikvbrcargill, June 4. At the Police Court, Henry Wilson, with several aliases, got three months for stealing an egg stand from an -hotel. The accused stands committed for trial on two charges of forgery, and there are further ohargea against him m Dunedin and Christchurch. A number of influential electors m Otauhau (Wallace district) are getting up a petition to the Premior, asking that those m charge of the now Representa tion Bill Bhould not include thac part of the county m the electoral district, but, m lieu of being represented m Parliament, to have the amount o£ the honorarium and expenses of one member, Bay £500 (Mr Lainach'a figures) handed over to the local authorities, to be spent on neceeaarj works.

THE SOCIETY OF THE WHITE ROSE

The London correspondent of, the '•Manchester Guardtan" writoa:— 'The latest of the associations, which takes more or less for its model the Primrose League, is rather a remarkable one. It Is' "The Society of the White Rose. 11 and is composed of Roman Oathollo ladies belonging almost exclusively to the aristocracy. It is only In process of formation, and its programme has nob yet been formulated. But it is the belief of those who are engaged m the work of organisation that the various revolutionary forces, such as Socialism and Anarohiitn, which are at present attacking society, will destroy the British Throne and Con* stltutton unless the nation ralies round the Church of Rome. It is ostensibly to supply Bach a rallying point that this new league or association is being formed. Several of its members have, however, a subsidiary object. While ultra-loyal and attaohed to the Sovereign, they are yet afraid that the House of Hanover will be wreoked m the storm of revolution. la Buoh an event they believe that the oountry will return to its allegiance to the Stuarts. They even believe that they have overcome the difficulty thai no toriously exfota m finding a representative of that dynasty m a prlnoets of the Italian family of lihte. Should the said necessity arise m her lifetime, they are sAoguiae this lady will come forward m a oandidate for the throne, and be aooepted by a despairing people.

THE LARGEST ARSENAL IN THE WORLD

The greatest manufactory and store* house of cannons and war materials if Woolwich Arsenal. It has within its en* closure 280 acres of land, of which somf* 160 acres are covered with bnildiogs. I When m fall operation it employs 18,000 persons. The amount of ammunition stored there is immense, and cannon oan be oounted by the hundred. In the store* house a stook of 23,000 oavalry saddlei are kept constantly on?hand, with a cor responding amount of horseshoes, nails, hakers, traces, collars, harness for trans* portation trains, etc. One of the moot interesting sights It the manufacture of rifled oinnon. the ; various processes of which are going oa In diff rent shops all the time. These range In size from three-pounders to 100 ton nerß, and the machinery required to make and handle them is very heavy, tho . largest forging hammers having 605 tons force. The steel culls of the cannon are made from steel bare, the largest of whtoh are 300 ft long and a foot thick. Taeoe are coiled m a spiral by a heavy but nicely-working machine, and are welded together with the heavy hammers as perfeotly as an ordinary pleoe of iron m a blacksmith's shop, aid with comparatively few blows. The machinery need Is some of the best In the oountry, and much of it was madt m Manchenter. One Uthe-room has over an acre of space, olosely filled m with 2,000 lathes, and a busy sight it it to sea them all m motion. One maohiae fif the munufaotute of fixed ammunition turns out 250 cartridge moulds every re volution, and has the capacity of $60,000 dai)y. The several shofß and buildings. are connected by railways, for moving j aerial. These aggregate a great many miles.

A TOREADORA ON STILTS.

Juat prior to the taking effoot of thu decree against bull-fighting, I was for tunate enough to witness a contest la which one of the moot skilful, daring, sod expert of the professional fighten of Mexico took the leading part. The per former was a young woman, whose equal has never appeared m the "PJaza da Coro»." la this, her farewell exhibition Senarita Hernandez advertised for the wildest and fiercest bulls the country oould produce, and agreed to fight them while wearing atilts. Th 9 novelty of a young girl engaging m a bull-fight, handicapped by having stilts fastened to her feet, was nuffioient to attraot a vast orowd, and on the day fixed for the con test fully five thousand peop'e found placea to sit or stand m the large amphi theatre. The animals provided for the occasion were small, active' and wholly antamed. each having his horcs trimmed <nd polished until the points were quite at bright and almost as sharp as noodles. Never was more expert work done In this cruel sport than was coolly performed by the Mexlono girl on that day. As th& bull, mad with rage, would make hli furious oharge, she would firmly stand until he had approaohed within about two feet, when suddenly springing to one, side, she would, aB (he animal rushed furiously by, withtme hand slap him In the face with the red cloak with which hie anger had been first aroused, while with the other hand she dexterously thrust into his neck a gaudy, barbed bander'Vllla, causing hi.n to roar with pain and rage* Oharge aftar oharge was made by the. maddened brute, only to be eluded by thfj aotive girl, while the bull met the sama treatment as before. The little senorita played with him, plagued him, and 'ortared him bb a oat would a moutt, until the animal bleeding and sore, and worn out with fatagrie and pain, gave up the contest. He had met his conquerot and was taken from the ring, In the next contest the fair Oastillan was under an advertised obligation— while still wearing stilts— to kill the ball with a sword scarcely more than two feet la length. This was to be done by the Toreadora at the time the animal was making a oharge, the fatal thrust to be given while she was dlre.otly m front of and fairly faoing the bull. The animal seleoted for the osntest was a beautiful specimen of his race. Black aa a coal, agile as a oat, savage and. wild, he was no Booner within the arena than he was ready for the battle; After he had been permitted to make a charge or two to warm him to his work, the Governor, who presided on the ocoaslon, gara a signal and the bugle sounded the * death call. 1 The Seuorita, with stilts of one foot m height securely fastened to her limb*, re* oeived the short sword, Minted the Governor, and turning to her enemy, gave a shout of defiance and wared her soarlet cloak to routae his anger. At thfsj time the distance separating the antagonists was about 200 feet. Toro, qulvetiug with ex. oitement, and pawing the earth m his rage waited for no second invitation. With firthing eyes and head lowered to the ground, he started a* full speed for the object of his hate. The brave girl waited until the beast was within twenty feet, when bracing horaelf firmly, ehe held her sword at shoulder height ready for bii coming. When within four feet she threw her body suddenly forward, gave a quick thrust with her sword, and without wait ing to see the effect of her blow, swung quiokly rouad and again saluted the Governor. In the twinkling of an eye she turned to facs the bull, , and as she did he dropped dead so olose to her that without changing her position, she placed her foot upon the neotc of her now helpless enemy. The sword, directed by the strong arm of the self-possessed girl, had severed the spinal cord, and death was instantaneous and probably painless. It was a perilous feat, skilfully and fearlessly performed, and the slightest nervousness on the part of the performer would probably have resulted m her death. The great audience, m recognition of the skill of the brave Toreadora, rose to its feet and for several moments there was a- Bhower of gold and silver ooin falling around the victorious air l «<y yffiffl wmm

THE ASHBPBTOJS GTJABDIAN, MONDAY, JUNE 6, 1887



Cotton Scott Hours. m. lps, m. lps. 7fch ... 44 8 ... 38 13 Bth ... 49 1 , 43 7 9 b ... 63 16 ... 48 8 10th ... 68 12 ... 52 9 11th ... 60 10 ... 55 10 12th ... 65 0 ... GO 0 13th ... 69 19 ... 65 4 14th ... .74 14 ... 70 1 15th ... 79 16 ... 75 12 16th ... 84 14 ... 77 21 17th ... 89 9 ... 83 9 18th ... 94 I ... 88 17 19th ... 98 2 ... 93 4 20th ... 101 0 ... 96 21 2ist ... 105 13 ... 102 0 22ad ... 110 2 ... 107 4 23rd ... 114 17 ... 112 9 24th ... 119 1 ... H7 6



> Kkating's Couoh Lozenges ourea coughs Asthma, Bronohitia, medical testimony states that ao other medioine is so effectual m the cure of these dangerous maladies. One Lozenge alone give ease, one or two at bedtime ensures rest. For relieving difhoulty of breathing they are invaluable. They oon- tain no opium nor any violent drug. Sold by all ghemiats, q Tins, lg isd, a d $ 9d each



Wanted. fTTTANNED— Man Cook, at once, for "* the Central Hotel. None but a temperate man need apply. J. W. Mcßae. WANTED Known -Ashbiirton Wool Yarn, reduced to 2b 3d the Bundle, nil Colorß.— Obb <te Alcorn'b, Dissolutioo Sale. WAN TED. -Tenders for good cater, ing at the Military and Fancy Dress Ball .on Friday, 24th inst. Par- I ticulars con be obtained from Secretary. — A. J. Mullbb, Lieut, Secretary. \\t ANTED KNOWN. —That MRS W MEECH, Drossmnker, has Re- moved from Burnett Btreet to premises m Cameron street, next Poßt Offico. "TTT ANTED KNOWN— Good Aceora- W modation for Boarders at Mrs Grant's. Tancred Street, East, near Me Goo. Jameson's residence. 6 1 WANTED Known — DreHJimking, superior style and fit at reduced pnee during sale. Obr and Alcorn's. WANTED KNOWN— Another Drapery Sale just etarttd, tho last but leaßt m prices — H. O. Segbrb, Melford House , ANTED KNOWN— The genuine laßt Sale is now on of Drapery, Cloth- ing, Boots, &o. — H. O. Segerß, Melford House. WANTED to clear out— Boys' Tweed Suits, from 6a 6d. Meoa' Suits, from 21s. At Dissolution Sale, Obr and Aloorh's. . VX7 ANTED known that HAVES & CO. * have Large Stocks on hand. For further purticulara boo new advertisement m this issue. WANTED known— l have just op&ned up a useful assortment of house- hold Crockery, Ironmongery and Brush* ware. — James MoGekgor, Grocer, Etc, Taoored Street, opposite Arcade. ANTED the Public to look out for the Ashburton Patent Jubilee! Washing Maohine, A great sucocs3 and no puff Washing no more trouble. — Samuel Hardley, luventor, Eaot Street, Anhbortop. 4 310 WANTED KNOWN— Eest quality Plushes 3s lid, Black Alpaca 4sd, Double Width Sheeting 9£d, Children's Cashmere and Cotton Gloves 3d, Ladies' Handbags Is Cd dozen, Kid Gloves 6d, White Moleskin Is. — H. C» Segebs, Mel- ford House.



Public Notice?. TO THE LADIES OP ASUBUItTON DI&TRIO P. .MISS MORRISON (Late with Messrs F riedJander Bros and Mr H. 0. feegere) and MISS HOLLOWAY (For a considerable term with Meswa Hobday and Co., of Ohrintohorch) HAVE, at the rtqaeat of numerous patrons, decided upon entering Into business ai DRESSMAKERS, eta, and witn thia objaot have taken premises In TANORED STREET, opposite Mr Chapman's, painter. All orders received will be promptly executed under our personal supervision, which will be a sufficient guarantee that Fit, Finish and Fashion will be all that conld be declrsd. OWgea specially arranged to meet the approval of customers. Terms— Prompt upon execution of orders. .MISSES MOKRISON & HOLLOWAY, DRESSMAKERS, &c, TANORED STKERIT, ASBBURTON, Opposite Mr Chapman's, Painter. ___^^ 4 320 Drapery, Grocery, Boots, Clothing, Ac. A GOLDEN OPPORTUNITY FOR EVERYONE. HAYES^CO. Having BOUGHT a Large BANKRUPT STOCK to the tune of £600 And many of these Goods are marked at LES3 THAN HALF-PRICE Our determination is TO CLEAR. TINCOURAGE f 00AL TNDUSTRY AND ASK FOR Blankets, Flannels, Tweeds, AND Knitting Yarns ASHBURTON WOOLLEN FACTORY. HAVES & CO. 5 S Great Sale. OBLIGE BY BEADING THE FOLLOWING :— BLACK Straw Hats only 3d Felt Hats were 8a 6d, now la Grey Calico, lid White Twill, '/j|d Blankets, from 2b s£d Lot Velvet Buttons, all aizes, 3 dozen for Id Cashmere Gloves, from 2d Men's Good Waterproof Coats, from 7s 6d Lace Curtains, Is Boys' Caps, 4^d Men's Black Felt Hata wero 53 9d, now 2a 3d Heavy JJress Goods, s£d Lot of Wide Kibbons, Id Good Shirtings, 4£d Wool Squares, Gd Tweed Trousers from 5s Gd Let of Diagonal Coats were 21s Gd, now JOa Gd A Grand Lot of Overcoat^ awfully Cheap, and a quantity of Other goods too numerous to mention m this advertise- ment. *_-•.' In addition to the above, H. & Co. will, daring the gale, give a Discount of One Shilling m the Pound. Only call and Bee the WONDERFUL BARGAINS at HAVES AND GO.'S 6t29 « FAYARD AND BLAYN PAPER SIXTY years of great success proclaim BDporiority m the treatment of Violent Colds, Irritation of the Chest, Aching, Sprain Sprains, Sores, Scalds, Oornß, Bunions, Sof Corns, etc This medicine, the property o which has been established more than half a century by thousands of cures, is of an invalu- able nse m many inflammatory diseases against which there are not many effi actoas remedies, and is therefore justly considered by a great number of our moßt eminent physicians as the most active and least irritating agent m the bove affections. la order to avoid counterfeiting, Messrs Fayard and Blayn'a signature has to be required on every roll of paper and on the box. Wholesale 80, Bue Saint-Merri, Paris (France) and sold by allj Choaaists m the olonics; SUCCESS THE BEST TEST OF WORTH • HOLLOWAY'S FILLS &JINTMENT. THIS UNIVERSAL MEDICINE IS A HOUSEHOLD REQUISITE EVERY- WHERE, THE PILLS Purify the Blood, impart tone to the Nervous system, and act most powerfully yet soothingly on the LIVER AKD BOWELS; Promoting Digestion and Assimilation, and endowing the whole bodily frame with Strength and vigor. Nervous Headaches, Tremblings, with Lassitude and General Debility quickly yield to the potent force oi these well-known Pills, and they are un- rivalled m theit efficacy m all FEMALE COMPLAINTS, Removing all obstructions, skfn blemishes, pimples and boils, better than any other family medicine known. THE OItfTMENT LIAS A WORLD-WIDE REPUTATION. It heals every kind of Sore, Ulcer and Wound, more certainly than any other known salve. Its marvellous penetrating .powers render it invaluable m all THROAT AND CHEST DISEASES, Curng Bronchitis, Quinseys, and Asthma reducing Glandular Lumps, closing and healing Abscesses and Fistulas, fo alleviating the excruciating tortures of RHEUMATISM, GOUT, And Neuralgia it is unsuspassed. fails to remove Scurf and every species n disease. The "Pills and Ointment are manufactured No. 8, New Oxford street (late 533, ford street, London), and are sold by ol n dors of Patent Lines throughout the Civilized World. 1 irections for use m almost every language. IS" Purchasers should look to the Label on Pot :and Boxes. If the address autj street are not on they arc spurious



Public Notices- T7- EATING'S POWDER deatroya oth XV. fleas, moths, bedtles, and all insects, whilst quite harmless to domootic animals, In exterminating beetles the success of this powder is extraordinary, t is perfectly olean m application, .he article you purchase Is KEATING'^ imitatioos are noxious and Ineffectual i Sold m Una, 6d, Is, and 2s 6deaoh, by chemists. 1 AND CABINETMAKERS, UPHOLSTERERS, ANl> GENERAL FURNITURE MAKERS. HAVE taken those Central and Con- venient Premises m Taacrod Street, opposite Union Bank (late Jno. MeoclV), and will carry on the above businesses m all Branches. Furniture Re-covered, Polished, and re* paired promptly, and at very reasonable terms. VENETIAN BLINDS MADE TO ORDER. 5 34 NEW BOOKS AND NEW SUPPLIES OF BOOKS. H. J. WOOD & CO., STATIONER'S HALL, 240, HIGH 8 CHRIBTOHURCH, And Fbiedlanders' Buildings. ASHBURTON. WE receive from London publishin firms regular shipments of from 15 to 20 casoß monthly by the direc steamers. The reading public are respectfully invited to inspect our large and varied Btook of Books m ovory branch o Literature, As wd buy for cash and buy largely, we are allowed extra discounts, and are m a position to give exceptional advan- tages to our custon^re, and a libera discount on parcel' and to Library Committee/?. H. J. WOOD & 00. Wholesale and Retail Booksellers and Stationers, ohristohurch * ashburton. account" books In every variety of eizo and stylo of ruliDg, from tho largest Imperial Ledger extra eupor handmade, full calf, double Russia bands, down to a penny Pass Book. A very Large Stock always kept, and any style and size made to Older Writing, Printing, and Wrapping Papers m any quantity. Commercial and General Stationery and every description of Stationers' Sundries. Commercial Note and Letter Paners by the case or pacfcSt— an assortment ©f over 3000 reams m stock. Commercial Envelopes— over 3,000,0 m stock m Christchurch. Cream Laid Ruled Foolscap—over 350 reams m stock. Brown Wrapping, Double Imperial* Various weights, by the bale or ream- "beet value m New Zealand. School Exercise Books — over 100 gross assorted m stock. School Slates, Copy Books, and School Requisites. Parchm ruled and hoaded "This Deed." SUBSCRIBERS WANTED For Illustrated London News, Sporting and Dramatic News, Scientific American, Yourg Ladies' Journal, Family Herald, Family Reader, The Graphic, Engineer, Punch, Home News, European Mail, Bow Bells,-- We deliver m town immediately on arrival, and we post to subscribers m all parts of the country without delay. H.j.wdoD&bo. Stationers' Hall, 240, High Btreet. OHRIbTGttURCH, And at Friedlanders' Buildings. ASHBURTON TRY KIEKPATEICO NEW SEASON'S JAM. SPECIALJMOTICE. "WT IRKPATRICIEi" NEW SEASON'S XV. JAM is made fr©m NELSON GROWN FRUIT, and boiled within a few hours after the fruit has been gathered. It thus retains most of the natural flavor of the fresh fruit. KIRKPATRICK'S NEW SEASON'S JAM is the moat delicious preserve m the market. Do not bo persuaded to buy cheap and inferi brands Jam, tho romainß of old stock, which must be sold at any price, but ASK for KIRKPATRICK'S NEW SEASON JAM, and see that you get it. THE BEST IS ALWAYS THE CHEAPEST. Kirkpatrick's NeirJSeason am i tho best.J iCATJTION None is genuine unlesa our name, |is stamped on each tin, And hna our registered Tra^* Mark ■/' Lord Nelson* on the label, S, Kirkpatrick & Co, MANUFACTUEEES,



To Meet the Times. W. DAVIS, Cabinetmaker, &c. INTENDS to SELL FURNITURE of all kinds at Prices NEVER BEFORE HEARD OF. Note the Address— FURNITURE MANUFACTORY, EAST STEEET SOUTH, ABHBTJKTOW. IU 1 - f. ■ — ■■-■-■ -■-■-■-■■-. A



NOTICE TO THE LADIES OF ASBBURTON. MBS PAULINcThaB REMOVED to WALTON COTTAGE, I ©kebn Lave, Hampstead. 145 DRESS AND MANTLE MAKING. MISS CHALKLAN desires to intimate to her frends, patrons, and the public generally that she has Commenced Business, and is now prepared to execute all Oriere m Dresb and Mantle making. Jfttest Style and Fit Guaranteed. Address — Burnett street East. . 5 63 MRS MAN HI RE, Saukders' Buildings. FANCY GOODS of all descriptions. Aprons, Ladies' and Children's Clothiog m variety on Sale and Patterna fbr Inspection. Note the »ddn?rs— SAUNDERB' BUILDINGS, Opposite Railway Station. BW ZEALAND OLOTBING FACTORY rHE JNEW GOODS FOR THE WINTER SEASON ARE NOW OPENED OUT The ock is THE LARGEST & BEST SELECTED IN THE TOWN, And the variety of Style and Patterns m Men's, Youths', and Boys 1 Clothing loaves nothing to be desired. Ihousands of Men's and Boys Suits, newest styles. Trousers and Trousers and Vests manufactured of New Zealand Tweedp. Every garmen warranted shrunk Jvercoats, Waterproof Coats and Leggings ih great variety" Hats, comprising every new stylft worn Children's Jersey Suite, Childr : ) Men- of-War Suits Gontlamen's Scarve& j Oxford wtegatte and White Shirt? Bugs, Portmanteaus, and TravelK „ Z^Dgs fbe celebrated WfiRTfIEIM SijtyiNG MACHINE. Time Paymenis. N.Z CLOIHiNG FACL'OHY, Bast Stkjcbt A. Harrison. Alfred Harrison, AUCTIONEER, STOCK AND ESTATE AGENT AND VALUATOR. SATURDAY SALE at 12 o'clock Bh.rp ■—Howes, Cattle, Figs, Prodnce »nd Merohandise. FOR SALE— Farming Implements, and Vehicles of all kinds constantly ia Yards on view for Pa'e. Clearing Bales held m Town or Country as required, and most * liberal tot me arranged with both Buyers and Sellers. Rents collected, and the business of absentees managed with care. Valuation made of Fropertiea or Mer- chandise on easy terms, ( Advances made instantly on Goods , delivered at tie Stores for Sale. Ag«nt for tbe Norwich Union Fire In. < eurance Company t Agent for tbe MUTUAL LIFE ASSOOfATION OF AUSTRALAfcIAo ALFRED HARRISON,