The Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. SATURDAY, AUGUST 1, 1887. RAILWAY RETURNS.

It is gratifying to learn that the New Zealand Railway traffic returns for the first three months of the present financial year, which are now complete, are ot a highly satisfactory character. In these dull days of commercial de pression a gleam of sunshine is extremely welcome, and the more so if accompanied by indications that the clouds are rolling by, to give place to those bright days which at one lime, Recording to the political croakers, were destined t>p««»- * — •— •.. <=> ;>..»;0 constitute a fairly accurate and at the a»u*o tune a. remarkably sensitive com mercial barometer. If business be dull the ratio, of expenditure to receipts increases and, vice versa, should com mercial transactions show any material improvement this rate deminishes. These returns are thus summarised and commented on m a late issue of the "New Zealand Times: —''The gross receipts amounted to ,£261,940 as against for the corres ponding period of last yearj an increase of jG I^^' Of this sum the working expenses absorbed 63 per cent, or £167,117, as against 68 per cent, or £167,229, last year, a decrease of £112, m spite of larger traffic and increased mileage. The number of passengers conveyed was 864,131, an increase of 65,224. There was also an increase of 10,931 m the number of horses, carriages, dogs, and parcels carried] and of 46,990 tons m the quantity of goods taken. The live stock conveyed were fewer by 24,107, the falling off being entirely m sheep; cattle, pigs, and drays were more numerous. On the Wellington line the receipts were £15,797 as compared with £14,412 last year, and the ex penses absorbed only 73 per cent as against 79 — a very decided improve ment. Even the Hurunui-Bluff line displays a change for the better, the receipts being larger by£io,ooo, while the expenses are smaller by £2000. The Auckland, Napier, and Wanganui iines also exhibit a substantial improve ment. The Grey and Westport mineral lines also give very healthy results, and Kawakawa is fairly remunerative j but on the Nelson line, while the receipts are a little larger, the expenses have advanced as well. The Picton and Whangarei sections, however, are the " black sheep " of the flock. The latter's working expenses swallow up all the receipts and £23 besides j but on the former the working expenses absorb as much as £331 m addition to the entire receipts. The colony does not want more railways of this class." The results for the colony are iar more satisfactory than they reasonably could have been, or m fact, were, ex pected to prove. The ioprgased re^ ceipts give evidence of an improvement m trade while the diminished expendi ture, notwithstanding increased mileage affords conclusive proof of care and economy having been exercised m their management.

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

# Mr W. 0. Walkor oddrcßßoa the electors of Aehburton to-morrow evening at the Odd* fellows' Hall, The Ashburton Hospital returns for the month of July are as follows :— ln Hospital on Ist July, 11; diaohargod, JL6 j admitted^ 15 ; remaining on 31st July, 10. The Matron of the Anhburton Hospital wishes to laoknowledgo, with thanks, the receipt of books from Mr H. Zander, papers Miss Bishop, Mr g. J Paul, Mr JJittlpopt, and Post Maßter, tobaooo from Mr H.Fr^edlander, old linen from Mrs Peters (Anama), Mra Oarbett (Windermere), and Mrs W. J. Hayes, also clothing from Mra W. J> Hayes for the use of tire inmate^ oKbating'b Couoh Lozenoes cure Coughs, Asthma, Bronohitia. Mfdioal testimony Btate that other medicine is bo effeotual m the cure of these dangerous maladies. Ope Lozenge alone give case, one or two at bedtime ensures rest. For relieving difficulty breathing they are invaluable. They contain no opium nor any violent drug. Bold by Chemists m Tint, J»lJdand2iodMob^

A summoned meeting of the Loyal Ash burton Lodge, 1.0.0. F., M.U., waß held on Friday evening m the Oddfellows' Hall. About fifty members were present. After the ordinary routine business was disposed of, the half-yearly balance-sheet, wbioh showed a substantial credit balanoe for the past term, was received and adopted. Five candidates were initiated into the order and nine pro poeed for admission. The Lodge has now 139 members on its books. Owing to the large amount of business brought before the meeting it was a late hour when the Lodge was closed. A concert and dance will be held at Seaview on Wednesday. Admission 2s; children to ooncert only, 6d. The "Post "says it cannot bring itself to believe that Mr Bryce is really the coming leader of the Opposition party, and contends that " it would only be aß a measure of despe ration that either Sir John Hall or Major Atkinson could oonnent to follow Mr Bryoo'i lead or take office under him."g General Ferron, the new Frenoh Minister of "War, was employed as direotor of the •ngineering oorps m New Caledonia during the Franoo-German war. He served m the Crimea, and distinguished himself m the assault on the Malakoff. A few days ago an individual coolly entered a hairdresser's shop m Wellington, while the assistant was engaged m the saloon,* leant over the counter, scooped the till, and walked off. Fortunately the money m the till only ; amounted to 6s. 1 The Fooohow tea market ,was opened on June 10th. The opening quotations for best . Oongou are said to ba 30 per cent lower than i last year. A war m freight rates is said to have ooourred at Amoy, with the result that freights were reduced fromj£4 to £2 10. The Government have decided to allow the widow of the late Constable Potter, who was drowned at Pcfrt Ohalmerß by falling off the wharf while on his rounds, one year's pay, besides funeral expenses. The sum which Mrs Potter receives will be £164 ss. '" Civilisation is open to the attacks of al, creation. We have every day to find out which are our friends and wbioh are our foeß, In the Amerioan cities a new nuisanoe has' sprung up. The towns are supplied with abundance of water from the lakes, but the fresh water sponge (Spongillafluviatilis) has found its way up the pipes.^ and multiplied there so abundantly that the largo water mains have been filled up with masses of growth of this sponge. No wonder the com plaints have been made about the •• fishy taste "of the water— for a decomposing freßh water sponge is just a caution, By the Civil Service Act of 1886 it is pro . vided that applicants for positions m the Civil Servioe shall have priority according to : the order of merit m whioh they pass the examinations. We (" New Zealand Times ") learn that tha post of honor is now held by an Auokland fyoung lady, who passed the last examination with flying colors and many ; marks. The very first vacanoy m the servioe whioh happens to bo m the Government 1 Insurance Department, has been offered to her, and the Government offioials are now , anxiously waiting to hear from the young lady \ who has achieved such a unique distinction* i A colonial miser, 0. M. M'Queen, of Mcl i bourne, died of starvation and oovered with j , dirt, and his whole wardrobe would hardly : have covered a sobnarpa botf'o. He was , "«»vu *,xu,uuo, and burnt up while trying to Bolve the problem of living on balf-a-orown a week. The highest price for a merino ram at the ; late Btud sheep sales m Sydney was 425 guineas. Other prices were 310, 250, 200 ■ guineas, and so on, The average price of . the 20,647 sheep sold was £9. In 1883, 2400 > sheep were sold, and the average price was £19 16s. The low average at the late sale is " attributed, remarks the "Daily Times," to the faot that a number of sheep were disposed if whioh ought never to have been put up at ; «»*»BBle. ! The military authorities are using . «™*2H»vdf instead of dynamite. The • powder is made v, treating ordinary sawdust with a muture of mto. and au l p hurio acid something after the man^ r m whioh the cellulose of oidmary cotton is into 1 gun-cotton. This wood powder is au- war^ B ' formed into cartridges by powerful presu w | whioh are covered with paraffin paper to keep | out damp. These cartridges are said to ; explode as instantaneously and effectively as dynamite ones. ! Mr Maokay, manager of the Bank of New Zealand, has shown us (" Southland Times ") a sample of the new sovereign struck this Jubilee year. Tha coin is ohiefly remarkable for the ohange that beon made from the youthful medallion portrait of Her Majesty, whioh haß for bo many years graoed tho coin of the realm. Tho good lady is now repre. sented with a decidedly matronly cast of countenanoe, and with a veil surmounted by » crown of the imperial type. Tho reverse bears the familiar and spirited impression of St. George and the Dragon. The execution of the dioais beautifully clear and delicate.

GREAT FIRE IN SYDNEY.

{RBUTBR's TELEGRAMS— COPYRIGHT } Sydney, July 31. A serious fire occurred to-day m George street, Sydney, m the premises of Lloyd and Jones, mercers, Kerry and Jones, photographers, and Ferrari's wine shop. The total damage is ,£30,000. Lloyd and Jones' loss is ;£ag,oop. The insurances are as follows : — Commercial Union, j^ooo, j , London and Lancashire, Standard of New Zealand, £1000; 1 Equitable, j£f poo ; Scottish JJnion and ' National, South Australian, j £500 ; Australian Mercantile, jCisoo', j tyew South Wales (Co-operative, j£ib.qpj j Royal, National of New £ea- 1 land, ;£iooo. Kerry and Jones are i insured m the Unjlon Company, U.Z., for £1600 > South British, New Zealand Company, £6qq. Ferrari f is insured m the New Zealand Company for ;£i2oo. The premises destroyed j were fully insured m the Norwich t Vnm Comp»ny.

CORRESPONDENCE.

I We do not hold ourselves responsible for the opinions expressed by our correspondent* .

THE CLOUD ON THE HORIZON.

TO THE BWTOB. Sib,— Our farmerß would do well to ponder over the significant speech wh'ch has just been made by Lord Salisbury at Norwich. The telegram informs us that his T.ordßhip eaid " He did not admit that freetrade was wrong, but the British system was . full of anomalies wbioh re qnirad to be dealt witb. The farmers were asking that duties be charged on •mported produce. He believed it was necessary for the country to retrace its steps and mate fiscal alterations for the benefit of the growers." Now, what do those pregnant words mean so far as they affect New Zealand 1 They mean that the British Government, with the object of raißinj! agriculture m the United Kingdom from its present condition, is contempla ting the imposition of protective duties upon our frozen mutton, and probably upon our xvJteat a lso. And should the Imperial Parliament be asked to change its fiscal policy m this direction, the pro poaal would assuredly receive substantial support from the British manfacturera, who naturally feel sore at the protective duties which are levied upon their goods by Canada and Victoria. Is it wise on our part— can we indeed afford — to enter un.m a system of Protective Customs duties whioh is calculated to provoke retaliation by the Mother Oountry ? The more we reflect upon the proposed system of Protection, the more clearly does it appear that the experiment would be made chiefly at the expense of our farmers.— l am, etc., , Ohas. W. Pubnbll.

TEMPERANCE MEETING AT FLEM INGTON.

- ♦ ■— On Friday evening last the regular meeting of the Gospel Temperance Society, and Band of Hope was held m the Flemington Schoolroom. There were about seventy persons present and the Rev. A. Blake cconpied the chair. The meeting having been opened by hymn 17 and prayer, the Chairman drew atten tion to the ravages caused by drink and to the fact that the Temperance question waß coming within the range of practical politics Mr Wheeler read a 7ery cleverly oomposod piece entitled, " The Biography of a Porter Bottle," which arres'.ed Attention sb well by its grim and ghastly details as by its humor. Meg Williamson sang the favorite piece, " Fired," to the delight of the audience. Mr Harding , (m the absence of Mr G, W. Andrews, who had fully intended being present but for whoie absence the Chairman apologised) explained the working of the benefit Scclety m connection with the Sons of Temper anoe Lodge, and any who desired to join were invited to remain at tbe close. Mr Dak era gave a Temperance song entitled "Success m life," whioh was so much appreciated that he had to respond to the call by giving another, Mr 11. Giimour read an exceed ingly amusing piece illustrative of the evils of intemperance, and Mr J^mes Osborne gave a Temperance Song m a very pleas ing manner. Mr Dunn gave a reading entitled, " Does aliohol help work," by Dr A. Clark, Physician In ordinary to the Queen. The conclusion arrived at by convincing experiments was that, except Apparently or temporarily, it did not. Mr Blake gave an interesting reading entitled " J°y>" And a very pleasant meeting was brought to a olose. It was intimated that the Committee had In view an entire change of programme for next meeting, by Inviting a gentleman to come and «?lve any entertainment by exhibiting ana describing a number of views illustrative of Temper an ce — 'he views to be shown by msgio lantern.

SPORTING.

CHRISTCHURCH HUNT CLUB STEEPLECHASE MEETING.

The following weights havo been de clared for the Steeplechase Meeting of the Christchurch Hunt Club, which is to be held at Eiccarton, over the Grand National course, on Thursday, August 11: — Hunters' Hurdle Race Handicap, of 30 soys. About one mile and a half. 8t Ib et lb Sultan 13 7 Molly Bawn 10 4 Havenswood 13 2 MaidofMun- Medicp ... 12 10 ster ... 10 3 Marniion ... 12 7 Fleetwing 10 2 Premier ... 11 0 Mntagowrie 10 2 Jaggler ... 10 12 Teddy ... 10 0 payVjght ... 10 11 Conspirator 10 0 Zeta 10 10 Bantam ... 10 0 Costtllo ... 10 8 Harkaway, Bortchd Mexico ... 10 7 MooderdowJor doo ... ... 10 6 uuflr Club Cup Handicap Steeplechase, *^ cePßtakeß of 2 eovs each, with 50 half. About two miles and a Medico ...if^lwaverley 10 * Panic 12 0h Ofitfll| ft J ,X A Brown 80y... 11 II (BSgj Jg J Commission '11 7 Schoo^ov" m n Prtmior ... 11 2 The FroS'" }X a All Fours ... 10 12 Impostor .. d__V Open Handicap Steeplechase, ask,!!! stake of 2 boys eaoh, with 75 ej.! added. About three miles. st lb ■ st lb Faugh-a- Medico .„ 10 3 Ballagh ... 12 7 Irish King... 10 1 Moody ... 12 7 Linwood ... 10 0 The Agent... 11 12 Ben H, ... 10 0 Borderman... 11 7 Bredonhill 10 0 Secretary ... 11 4 Maramoc . 9 10 Orient 11 3 Romeo ... 9 9 Chance ... 11 0 Master Guy 9 6 King Arthur 10 10 Waverley... 9 0 Mainboom ... 10 6 —————^—

INTERPROVINCIAL NEWS.

AtTOKLAKD, July 30. A dead body was found this mornin/y m the water near the railway wharf. The name of deceased is unknown. m . July 31. Two boys wore droivnod to-day at New ton m a watorholo which was formerly used as a quarry. The pit had been filled with water through recent rains, ancj a number of children were playing at the epot, when ono William White, aged nine, fell into a hole, and an elder brother, Charles, jumped mto rescue him. In diving the latter struck a rock at the side and wns etunnod, both lads being drowned.

Wellington, July 30. Tenders are called for rebuilding the General Post 'ancf Telegjraph Office recently* destroyed by fire 1

Grbymouth, Jaly 31. The report of Major Kiddell, the Com missioner appointed to enquire into the cause of the accident m the Wallsend mino, ia to hand. He sayß tlie primary cayise of the accident was the faulty man nor m which .^amea Dunn drilled the and prepared the shot befqre regaestinff the overman to fire it. The overman is also censured, and the Commissioner states that suipcient precautions have not been taken to secure jthe safety of men work ing m the mine, oonsjidering it Jjas been notoriously subject to appearances'Qf gaa iq all worfiing places. VVm..J<aWn, jnfant child of Thos. Jjawi^, «raa accidentally drowned thig eveping by fulling down a water closet. ' ' • DpwjtspiN, July The body of a rabbiter naiuod ThQraag Moore was discovered frozen to death m the Carriok range, near Awowtoo, on

HORSE MARKET.

n5f r T a , Ba J lock T r «P" rtß # <>r the week ending Saturday, July 30:h :— Twenty-ona horaea were entered for the day'e aalf. There was only a moderate attendance of farmers and other oountry settlera; Neverthelesß a large proportion of those ■ ffared were aold at very Batlafaotory pricea aa given below. Out of the total number offered 16, 12 were sold *s follow*, vir., medium draughta, 4>vear* olds, £22, £23 10s ; do of rather » lighter iFft f U ' , £1 , 8 ' 3-year.blda, of rathar » light deaorlptlon, £16, £15; , ge d, of » 8°? d « t *«»P. £13 16a, £16 10i; hack., £3, £4 10a. Sundries— Harrowg, £3 12 c,

THE TRAGED ON THE MAIL STEAMER

■ . « — tj.u AuoKiiAHD, JnlySO. Btßhop, who waa ahot by a woman on board the mall steamer, at San Franolwo, and the new* of whoae death has jait been received, la oafd to have * wife and family In Auckland. ' • GisBORKB. July 80. » fc J c *xl CRI ? m ,. r-oe!?ed here «nnoanoei the death ef Blihop, who was ahot b/ a woman on July 1, on board the R.M.S. Alameda, at San FranoUoo. Blahop waa for many yeara a ohemlat here, and lately

AUCTIONEERS REPORT

MrAlfredHarrlaonreportihl«Faeklyi»lt aa follows for Saturday, July 30 :— Cows —Several very good eotra don to oa Z. 5 were y» rd ed and Bold aa follow! j — ***• 6d *° £« 2» «<i; item,' £B to 6j 6d to 7a 9d; porkeri, 12r to 18i! Flga ahow a die m ralne all round, Pouwry.-Fowlb, li 0i to 2* 6d; Geeae, 7a to 10a per pair ; Turkeys, 9« 6d per pair ; Duoka, 3s 3d to 4s 6d. Pboduob. — Derwentn, 30a to 40a • o ir? ta L lB .4 t0 2 " > Olkt- ' ls 6d t0 lB **i ohickwheal^eij bran f 4s6d} onloni, Id to l^d per 1b ; mutton, 1U to IU \ oaroaae pork, 2|d to 3d ; beef, 3dj bwon Zsd to 43 ; tea, 1 4|. giPLBMBNTS.-Sprlng cart, £19 and £14. Uarnesa, farniture, drapery, aundtlM. In quantity aa uanal.

TELEGRAPHIC NEWS.

BRITISH AND FOREIGN.

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LORD CHARLES BERESFORD.

T 3 ™ Lokdoit, Ja!j;29 t Lord Charles Beresford has not been censured for his breach of etiquette at the recent review, and retains office ai Junior Lord of the Admiralty. :

THE NEW HEBRIDES.

In the Commons to-day Sir J. Fer> gusson, the Undersecretary for Foreign Affairs, made a statement regarding the negotiations which were proceeding be tween England and France m reference to the New Hebrides, together with the negotiations regarding the other islands of the Western Pacific^ He announced that the Government strongly urged France to fulfil her obligations m connection with the New Hebrides, as the question bad been too long pending, and he had used erery effort to bring the negotiations to a -conclusion. The Government, he added, regretted the matter was still unsettled. 1 "" ■ ■

THE IRISH LAND BILL.

r ,_ ~ Losdow, July 30. In the Commons today, the Irish Land Bill was again under considera tion m Committee, when eighteen clauses were adopted. A warm debate took place upon the fourth clause permitting the substitution of a written notice to quit m place of a notice that judgment of eviction had been ob tained.

ELECTION.

Mr Godfrey H. Samuelson, Sepa ratist has been elected by a large majority for the Forest of Dean division of Gloucestershire; replacing Mr Thomas Blake, Separatist, resigned.

THE AFGHAN SETTLEMENT.

It is announced m connection with the settlement of the Afghan frontier question that Russia is to receive 15,000 versts on the River Khusk, and Afghanistan about 20 (sic) versts m the Khoja Saleh district.

OBITUARY.

M. Depretis, Premier and Minister of the Interior, is dead,

LONDON MARKETS.

Consols remain at ioif£; New Zea and 4 per cent inscribed stock 99^. Adelaide wheat, ex store, is unchanged »t 34s 6d : New Zealand wheat, 33s to 56s j Adelaide flour, ex store, remains a Ws. .The total quantity of wheat S£«& the Un ' ted Wl i,7«o,ooo uarterSi Australian tallo*

FIRE-EATING FRENCHMEN

 „ Paris, July 29. M. Ferry, the well-known statesman, mving delivered a speech m which he illuded to General Bdulanger m insult ng terms, the latter sent his seconds to tf. Ferry challenging him to fight a luel.

AUSTRALIAN.

[RBBTER's TELEGRAMS— COPYBIQHt.]

REJECTED.

HoBART, July 29. In the Assembly last night the vote of want of confidence m the financial proposals of the Government was re jected on a division by a majority of five.

(Received August 1, 12.50 p m) NEWS FROM N#W GUINEA. OoopowN, Angwt 1. News is to hand from New Guinea that the exploring party despatched by Special Commissioner J}ougla3, have returned to fort Morpsley^Theyrcaphed tfte top at the main range between Mount O'^ree and Mount tyoSfnt! They report that rnagnifjc'ent country exists on the other side. The Natives all along the coast were quiet. Catholic missionaries on Yule Island are making good progress. Jnland they discovered a new rjver and exceedingly fertile country, which was thickly populated, some vil|ages being of groat si?el' ! •

Skinnx Men.—' 1 Wella 1 Health Ranewer " peatoree Ijealtb" antf vigor, purea flyapepfo, Impotence, Sejtual Debility, At obemiiiti and druggiats. Xemptborni, Proiier, asd Co,, ftgwt?, Obrißtohurob, j '»

THE ABHBUBTON GUARDIAN, MON DA Y . AUGUST 1, 1887.



Certainly the most effootivo medicine m the world is SANDER and SONS' EUOALYPTI EXTRAOT. Test its eminent powerful effects m Coughs, Colds, Influenza, &o. ; the relief is instantaneous. Thousands give the most gratifying testimony. Read this certificate :— "24th April, 1885.— Messrs Sander and Sons,— lt is with the greatest of pleasure that I testify to the excellence of your Euoalypti Extraot* Having had inflammation on the bone of the leg, whioh oame on after a severe attaok of low fever, I wbb attended by Dr J. Boyd, who had made strenuous efforts to save my leg, but without suooeas. He then found it neoessary to amputate my limb. Having heard m the meantime of the wonderful cures worked by the Euoalypti Extraot, I obtained a bottle, and the Extraot had not been applied more than an hour when I began to feel greatly relieved. After applying the Extract every four hours for nine or ton days I was ouj; of all danger, I would persuade all who may be affected with any suoh disease to give the Euoalypti Extraot a trial, and I am oonvinoed that they will find it the 'most wonderful of medioinos. — Youra &jb., E. J. Curnow, Wattle street, Sandhurst."— (Advt.



Wanted. TTTANTBD a situation by a Boy 16 W years old Is handy with cowp, horsep, etc. Writeß a good hand. Apply to this Office. "TITANTED Known. —That a Toaic- W sol.fa Singing Class will be commenced m. Sauhders' Buildings on Wednesday, afc 7.30. WANTED Known — Dre^Btnoking, superior style and fit at r^duoed prioe dnrlu-4 Bale. Orr amd Akjorn's. ANTED known that HAVES & CO. have Large btocks on hand. For further particulars see now advertisemont m this issue. rTT ANTED to dear out— Boys' Tweed W Suits, fiom 5s 6d. Mens' Suits, from 21b. At Dissolution Sale, Orr and A&oorn's. WANTED Known -Ashburton Wool If am, reduced to 2a 3d tho Bundle, all Colors.— -Orr <te Alcorn's, Dissolution Sole^ [ WANTED Known-Our Great Sale Is now oj, come and jadge for yourselves. —H. C. biauHSi Melford Home. "TTTANTED Known— Final Clearing YV Sale of the balanoe of our Win- ter Drapery. This being oar Clearing dot Sale, Goods will be Cheap for Cash only ; — H. O. Begers. Malford Honao ANTED OASbT^. Moir's Oatmeal, 251bs, 2s 9d ; Ling Fisb, 5d ; Dried Apples 4d ; 21b Tins Beßt Honey, 10d ; Vestas, 5d per doz.; Sperm Candles, 5d ; Tin Fruits, Is ; Cutting do. Is 6d.— James McGregor, Tanored Street, oppobite Arcade. ANTED KNOWN-To the Ladies of Ashburton and surrounding distriots, that an experienced monthly Nurse is desirous of engagement. Good references can be given. Address— Mrs Hill, Peter Street, Ashburton ANTED Known.— Ladies' Black Cloth Mantles we are selling at 8s 6d and 5a 6d. The wholesale prices of these goods were 10s lid and 13s 6d. (Just opened. Come and seoure one.) — About 300 Ladies' and Maids' Jackets aod Ulsters, newoat kindß, at ridiculous prices. Great Cash Sale, Melford Hoase. WANTED KNOWN — Oleographs, Scenery, and Catholic Subjects, Catholic Cards, good variety m Scrape, Novelties m Penwipers, Crewel Wools and Silks, Knitting Cotton, Colored Crotchet Cotton, Transfers, Tinsel Balls, Ac, &c, at Mrs Manhibe's Fancy Repository, Saundgrs' Buildings.



OTA TOES I POTATOES POTATOES!!! 3s 6d PER SACK. Delivered m any part of Town. WHY Btarvfl your COWS when Fetriman will deliver you 14 Baoks Oarrote, 1 ton for 25a, or 1 ton Mangolds 22b 6d. It's cheip Feed for Horses and a good change. THE PERFECTED SELF- ADJUSTING EUBEKA WEINGER THE simplest, best, and cheapest Clothes Wringer m tha World. Self-Adjmtmff Steel Elliptic Springs. No Thumb Screws or Oogs required. Compact Galvanised Iron Frames. Best Whito Rubber Rollers. STILI TBITJMPHAOT. TRK following Medicines have been for many years highly approved of by the Public, and a Gold Medal awarded for them at the Obrifltchurch Exhibition, viz. : FOJR HOUSES: Colic or Gripe Drink Blister Ointment Embrocation Grease Ointment Condition Powders Hoof Oil Worm Powders. FOB DOGS 1 Distemper Powders Mange Ointment FOB HUMAN USB: RHEUMATIC BALSAM and Cough Brrop, Every Article that bean my Trade-! >Mark, Iv.pj Also my Name, IS GUARANTBBD. Beware of Bpnrions Imitations CAUTION. Whereas B. BLEBINGHR, tha oldeat and moat renowned Yeteiiuary Practitioner m the Anctralian Colonies — who has Introduced his unfailing remedies and educated the Public to treat their own Horses, Cattle or Doga by offering his medicines at a very low price (for the different diseases, ccc circulars)— has, after obtaining a good sale for th«m, now to caution the Pub ie agaiust bpnrions Imitations of bis Remedies. Tht genuine articles can be obtained from F. FERRIMAN; Queen's Stables, Great King Street, Dnnedin. To Mr Bussing br, V.«.~ Dear Sir, — I think it a pleasure, combined with a dnty, to inform yon that I have used yonr Yaiiouß Horse Medicines for eevoral years, during which time I have always foncd them to be as good as, and even better, than yon described them. One dose of yonr Colic Drink always cured my horses m less than two hours. Yonr Hoof Oils havo acted won- derfully well on my rnrses' feet, having kept them sound and free from lameness for the last four years. I would not be without these Oils mmy stables on any account. Your Em- brocation, Blister Ointment, and Condition and Worm Powders are superior to any of the many kinds I have nsei ; indeed, I may men- tion that through using yonr preparations 1 have net required the services of a Veterinary Surgeon m my stables for six years. I have mnch pleasure m recommending your Horse Medicines to every horse pro* prietor. My wife, who suffered much with Rheu- matism, has also nsod yoir Rheumatic Balsam with wonderful effect, all other treatments having failed. You are welcome to publish this. I am, dear Sir, yours respectfully, DAVID BACON, (Of D. and J. Bacon.) FOED'S PATJSRT Scour & Lung-Worm Miiturc FOE SHEEP. A PERFECT CORE FOR SCOUR & LUNG WORM (whi«'» -o°»U- *~™ KUnurA ONE Drenching as per Dirtctions, will be found perfectly effectual, and, instead of injuring the Sheep m any way, it will give both Stomach and Bowelß a healthy tone, and increase the appetite wonderfully, so that the Sheep recover and thrive right away. On May 3rd, 1887, Mr John Storribr, of Eating writes 1— Sir,— l hereby beg to certify that yon drenched 82 of my Hoggets with yonr Patent Mixture for Scour and Lung- Worm, on the 16th April. They wore m a weak state, and had bajrun to die. After yon drenched thtu not one died, and on the third diy tho Bcour was stopped, and they are now doing well. To Mr JOSEPH FORD, Baling, and m ny others. PBIC3 PER GALLON : 17a fid m 1 Gallon Tins | 17s m 2 Gallon Tins One Gallon is sufficient for 160 sheep, F FERRIMAN, Ashbnrton. TEW ZEALAND CLOTHING FACTOR? rHE NEW GOODS FOR THB WINTER SEASON ABB NOW OPENED OUT J The k is THE LARGEST & BEST SELECTED IN THE TOWN, And the variety of Style and Patterns m Men's, Youths', and Boys' Clothing loaves nothing to be desired. rhousands of Men's and Boys Suits, newest styles. Trousers and Trousers and Vests manufactured of Now Zealand Tweeds, Every garmea warranted shrunk Jvercoats, Waterproof Coats and Leggings m great variety Hats, comprising every new sty!* worn Ohildron's Jersey Suits, Child; )0 Men- of-War Suits Gentlemen's Hosiery, Scarves ; Oxford Jogntta and White Shirt* Sags, Portmanteaus, and Travelli ', Bigs 'Tie oelebratod WERTHEIM SLAVING MACHINE. Time Payments. N. - CLOIHING FACTORS', EAIfT STBIBT A. Harrison. Alfred Harrison, AUCTIONEER, STOCK AND ESTITF, AGENT AND VALUATOR. SATURDAY SALE nt 12 o'plcvck tart —Howes, Cattle, Pigs, Product and Merchandise. FOR SALE— Farming Implements, and Veiicloi of all kinds constantly ip fords on view for Bale. Clearing Sales held m Tovn or I Country as requiied, and most liberal terms arranged with both Buyers and Seller 0. Rents collected, and the basins/-* of i absentees managed with ccc. Valuation made of Properties c Mor» chandisa on easy terms. Advances made inßtantly on Goods delivered at the Stores foiSale, Agtnt for , the Norrrloh. Union Ire In* ■urance Company, ▲gent for the] MUTUAL LIFE ASSOCIATION O|P IAUBTRALABIAJJ iilfredTubriscw,



FERRIMAN' S | MARVELLOUS * STEAM RASHER. STILL TRIUMPHANT. -TTTHAT THE™"DFAN SAYS:- Copy of Testimonial.) The Deanery, v Christchnrcb, May Brd, 1887. I have mnch pleasure m stating that one of Messrs Barrell and (Jo.'b Patent Washing Machine's has been m nse m my honse for two tronths and a half, and gives entire satisfac- tion. IJEH'iY JACOBS, Dean of Chriatchnrch. THE DOOTOB JiNDOBsES. In reply to your card, we find the Wasner a most ÜBefnl and labor-Baying machine. There is nothing equal to it m the washing line. It is all you claim for it, and onr women folks would not be without it. Even a dclicata female c*n do a largo washing m half a day. I cannot spo&k too highly it. Mdb Dr. tfIOKEY. THB FABMEB SUPPORTS. To Mr Fcrriman, Athburton, Lear Kir,— ln reply to yonr request re Messrs Barrell and Co.'a Steam Patent Wash- ing Machines my wife requests me to state that the machine we got frota yon is a perfect ncccss. The work that usually takes from right to nine hours to accomplish is now done m two honrs and a half. The work is done *rell, with very little labor.— Tonrs respect* -■lly, S. 8. CHAPMAN, Ashburton. THE SCHOOLMASTER TEACHES. Seafield, Jane Ist, 1887* Mr F. Ferriman, Aehbnrton. Blr,— l have much pleasure m stating that Barrett's Steam Family We thing Machine has given us complete satisfaction. The machine is especially useful to those who could not otherwiss do the washing themselves > it saves mnch labor and expense.— l remain, Ac, W. H. HEBBEBT. THE MBCHANIO BEES. Aflhburton, June 4th, 1887. Mr Ferriman, Dear Sir, — I was for a long time a sceptic as reeards the capabilities of your Washing Machines. I am now thoroughly convinced that they do what yon claim for th m. The constznetion o f the machine as regards com* pactness and convenience is all that can be desired.— "X ours faithfully, JAMBS KBIB, THS LAUKDBBSS QBOWS WEALTHY WITH. Ashbnrton, March 29th, 188 T. Mr Forriman, The Washer I got from yon leaves my clothes a bemtlful white color, ia fact they Kit much whiter than I could get them by hand, and takes the dirt from them thoroughly. . Mm *»BVILL. And each member of the hnman family that can possecs one join and send up one univtrsnl shout ot praise, O praiie Feniman's Marvellous Washer. Listen, listen, can't you hear the evening chorus from the undersigned ">hoing how their work is done, lead the following list of nameit— Mrs Herbsrt, Sesfield Mr M. Bruce, Beafield Mr Collison, Beafield Mr D. BoM,Lauriston Mr G T. Marriott, Ashbnrton Mr T. Olaridpe, Ashburton Mr W. Charlton, Ashbnrton Mr Brndbnry, Ashbarton Mr H' Hudson, Elgin Mr J. Lloyd, Newlands Mr E. Thomaß, Wakanni Mr A. Frisby, Ashburton Forka Mr h. Chapman. WUlowby Mr G. Gr;ce, WUlowby Mr J. WUUafc, WUlowby Mr J. Hearn, Baling Mr A. McLeod, Tinwald Mr W. Andeison, Flemington Mr O. O. Fooks, Alford Forest Boad Mr Peter Lownie, Wakanui Mr William Browne, Wakanni Mr J, Johnstone, Trevorton Mr Charges Ward, Ashburton Mr William Baylies, Ashbnrton Mr Charl's Fowke, Aihburton Mr Andrew Dawson, Waterton Mr John BmaU, Wheatatone I Mr J, H. Carl ton, Mount Homers Mr J. Tucker, Asbburtoa Mr T. U. Jones, Ashbnrton i Mr Beycraft, Bakaia 1 *Ir Sntton. Methven „: jxuoKianiß, mocuven Mr L F. Androwes, Aetbnrtcn Mr B. Lowe, Willowby Mr J.W. Bilcook. ABhbnrton Mr J. Uanning, Ashburton MrJ. Kingsbury, Gherteey Mr McAnnally, Kyle Mr J. Primmer, Uaknia Mr J. Whe«!er, Willowby Hr J. Osborne, WUlowby Mr J. Dunn, Flemington Mrs JttevUl, Asbburton Mr J. Doyle, Buapnna Mr A. Gibson, Temuka Mr J. Crowe .Temuka Mr J. Mcßae, Central Hotel Mr B. Baker, Mrs Hellene, Ashburton Mr J. Harris, Aehbnrton Mr P. Fawcett, Aehbur Mr P. W«?don Ashhur Mr John Boat;, Brookside Mr Osborne, Tai Tapu Mis Allen, Dnneandel Bey Mr PhUips, Burnham Mr Bonndtree, dpreydon Mr George Baker, Greenpark Mr Simpson* Kaiapoi Mr Matthew Barnett, Tai Tapn Mr C. J. lozer. Christchuioh Mr Farra, Dunedin Mr Bcanlan, Newcastle, New Sooth Wales MrJ Keir, Ashbnrton Mr Wills, Bpringston Mr Baker, Bydenham Mrs Durham, Lyttelton Mr Marquet, Woolston Mr A, Lawrence, St. Albai>B M* Arthur Parnoll, Gieborne Mr G. Brown, ObrMchuroh Mrs W. PilHett, Chrietchurch Mr Alpe, St. Albans Mr Hnllett, AvonvUle Mr O'Oonor. M.H.U , Wee< pott Mr Patrick, Ghrietchurch Mr H. Bennett, Little Alftloa Mr Turner, Rakaia Mr Monson. Chtistchnrch Mr Harley, Opawa Mr McLaren. Bankside Mr Orr, Woolston Mr Witteejai Tapn Mr Burke, Halswell Mr Bennington, Ocristolsrel^ Mr Dyer, Otira Gorge Mr Bobert Cooper, St, Alban Mrs Pope, Lyttelton Mr Hartnell, Bakaia Mi Hibbs, Methven Mrs flalea, Chxistchurch Mr Bcdden, Ohristchurcb Mr Collins, Avonßido Mr Martan, Bangiora Mrs Wilmott, Ferry Bead Mr Parsons, Kaikonra Mr R, Patton, Mothven Mr Granger, Cairnbrae Mr Gardar, Methven Mr Frampton, WUlowby / Mr McMillan, Methvoa Mr E. Thomas Methven Mr Radd, Bvdonnam Messrs WUkins and Field, Nelson Mr T. E. Mcßae, Alford Forest Mr Echberg, Melbourne Mr Speirs, Inveroargill Mrs Hed worth, Ohristchnrch Mr Mackintosh, J3ingalandJ Mr Pannett, Lincoln Mr Clark, Ilakaia And 900 others, bole;agent j ASHBURT(O|N •For Salej O ANGLO-AMERIOANCDBILLS -J SECOND-HAND Ditto, BeW *nd Gray, largo size. F. EERRIMAN, | TONIC FOOD FOR HOBSES, CATTLE AND SHEEP. COMPOSED of 20 ingredients, comprifllng the moßt nutritious.artioles of diet, com* bined with harmleas tonics and alteratives m proper proportions. Recommended for main- taining animals m good health and condition, and nlso for restorkrg those to hoilth that have sot into on unthrifty state from any oause. Invaluable for StAliionn, Racchorsee, Hnntors, and all deecriptions of Homes from which great exertions are required. ' Allowances for Horses, Half-pint D illy. Can bo obtained only from Z.. . F. FBBBIMAf , Aebbnrtoa,



WANTED Known. -That Andrew . - Orr , win darin & th «* next few weeks offer the whole of his Surplus Stock of Drapeiy Clothing, and Buota at an immense redaction. "TTTANTED Koown.-That A. Orr is 1 t!i \ m D ?Y Belll " D g Ladies' Jackets at 5s lid to 78 6d. One lot Ladies' Ulsters, fashionable shape, 60 9d and 6s 9d . W A T N i?D Known.-A big lot of nTi-5 Llld £ B Bootß . "ice quality, 4s 9d ; 3s°°lld.lA 6ll O^ ÜB6d; Q^ Shoes at TITANTEDKnown.-Brasßelß Carp.t TanLr» n half P nco ( b *™X overstocked) r«f (?E ° arpetß <?re » tl y winced. One Lot of ßemnants of Drees Goods at your drirdrr'sSal^ 0^ 0^ 286^ •"««■•=■»■ ii £*&£ Want™ v' ' CSSS9 ANTED Known—Boys' Suits, 3s WANTED Known. - Dressmaking Department Is now admirably hfa* iJ ! y i° a - nd fittlng W ln ß tho very highest sbtisf action. —Andrew Orr.



THB "NE PLUS ULTRA" OP NATIVE COAL. VTOTWITH6TANDING the published JCS awwtion to the contrary of interested middle men, the Proprietor of Mount Bomera Coal Mine is prepared to CHALLENGE COMPARISON O» the PioDtrcr of his Coal Measobes. WITH ANY LIGNITE MINED IN NEW ZEALAND. « « 185 ~. P. WRIGHT. WILDING AND LEWIS, BARRISTERB AND QOLIOITOBB b F. WILDING, NOTABT PUBMO. Oftoe* Next "Mall" Office, Barnett it. Ashburton. Hr Wodimo will attend the sitting tf the Athbarton Courts on Tuesday and Frldaji, and may be consulted personally n these days. The firm Ii now represented In Ash burton by Mb Clattok, an Englii Solicitor of considerable experience, wh will be m daily attendance at the offi U> *ecelve lnmaotiona «nd confer w dents. CANTEEBUEY BOLLEB FLOUB MILLS, ASHBORTOH. 0. W. TUENEB> Proprietor. HAVING recently erected a Powerful Steam Eogine m this Mill, and just completed a new Gristing Plant, I beg to inform the Farmers of this District that I am now prepared to nnderta>o Gristing •t lOd per bushel. Those who may wish to have Blcnr m exchange, to save a double journey, can do so on the following terms, viz. : STONE FLOUR (Black Brand) Is per btuhel. ROLLER FLOUR (Red Brand) Is 3d per bushel. In cases where exchange is made. THOROUGH SATISFACTION IS GUARANTEED, Or the Grist taken back, and FULL PRICE given for the WHEAT, with an allowance for Cartage. FABMEBsiND OTHEBB ABE DSVITBD TO INSPECT TWO DIS- TINCT SYbTEMS or FLOUB MANUFACTURE AT THIB MILL. SPECIAL Ab"bTngEMENTS foi •Btomere sending Grist? by Rail, or from f distances. DAVIIMJ. 3BOWN" ot Manage!,



fPHI PREMIER COLONIAL COMPANY CANTERBURY BRANCH. *T**Ul**"ED 1859. >V^^^g^P^^CAPlTAL t 1000,00 ' /■...,/ .-' o 'i*aiu ror Shrrehol n f»s FIRE AND MARINE RISKS, ALSO RISKS ON GROWING CRviPS -VCCEPTED AT THE LOWEST CURRENT RATES George Jameson, AOEHT, ABB BURTON ALBEET EOBERTS HAS FOR SALE,— ClOV6rS,— BED, WHITE, COWGRABS, ALSYKB, AND TKBFOIL. Ryegrass and Cocksfoot. Eape. GOLDEN TABES, 04PE BVBLET, BEED PEAS. CRUSHED BEANS, SEED OATS (rariouß kinds), PLOUGH SHARES. COOPER'S SHEEP DIP, Acknowledged to be THE BEST IN THE MARKET. * — . . i ii . FIJKE! FIBE!! FIEE!!! THE WHOLE OF THE SALVAGE STOCK OF THE , Z TIMARU WOOLLEN FACTORY Has been benght by an Ashburton Firm for O4BH, MITOHHuL and TtTRNBB having made the abore purchase, will o £Per the whole RTOrir to the A-bbnrton and BangiUta Eltctors, and thW Wm's and FaLii.TSSch p?lcf J» «MJ»lj be belloTed ¥7 a personal interview with the firm, and an inspection of the goods Now has come *ht chance for EVERYONE to enconrage NEW ZEALAND INDUSTRIES, And that too, with beiefit to themselrea al*e. The abtre Grand Lot of GOODS will be unpacked and open for BALE an Tirnnan*-* HBXT, when out Windows will show what marrellont BARGAINS I can be had jn TWEEDS, FLANNELS, RUGS, MAUDS, BLANKETS, SUITS, CLOTHING, &c, f Ac, All through the FIBB FJEt»D at Timaru. Qaotatlonß are needles, COME ! BEE 11 and be CONVINCED. MITCHELLT& TUEJSTER, TANCRED STREET.