The Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. MONDAY, JULY 25, 1887. LEGISLATION NEEDED.

As reported m our Saturday's issue, some foolish person has of late betn amusing himself by playing "the ghost," m Trevorton and other suburbs of Ashburton, thereby alarming women, children, and sometimes belated pedes trians to a greater or less degree. There ate m every community some semless fellows only oaejdegree removed from the category of " insane persons," who find amusement m terrifying women and children without reflecting — if indeed the power of reflection be still them, which we very much doubt, — how serious the consequences may prove. Such, it will be remembered, some short time ago, played their pianks m and around Timaru, Wellington, and at other places m the colony, with the result that several persons were so terrified that serious consequences, m one case, if we remember rightly, fatal consequences ensued. In our own locality we hear that two females are seriously ill from the effects of fright — m one case, we believe, it is thought that the consequences may prove ex tremely disastrous. Now, without offering any opinion as to whether a husband or father, whose wife or child may have suffered injury through the senseless action of the ghost, would be justified m shooting it, we may re markr that it was not until such a course was threatened at Timaru, that the nocturnal maraudings of the in dividual were put a stop to, and we only know what we should do under such circumstances. In the present state of the law such offenders can only be proceeded against by a very clumsy and round-about process. " The Police Offences Act, 1884," simplified matters as regards a large number of offences, but unfortunately this latest phase of insanity had either not developed itself or, if so, had escaped the notice of the Legislature, and we think it would be well if the Act weie amended m the next session, by making ghost-playing a penal offence, punish able by. imprisonment without the option of a fine. We have any amount of Acts for the protection of the pro perty, life, and even health of the people, and we see no reason why the ghost-playing business should not be included among the offences against the latter, seeing that it is capable of producing very lamentable results, and that by no possibility can it be made to subserve any good or useful purposes.

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Nominations for the Gouraing Meeting to be held on Wednesday next dose this evening at Mr W. Zander's. It will be seen by an advertisement m another column that a meeting of the New Zealand Alliance for the suppression of the liquor traffic will be held m the Oddfellows' Hall this evening. The friends of Mr T. W. Glover (who is to give the prinoipal address this evening) will be glad to hear that his health is so far recovered as to enable him to resume all his duties. It will be remembered that Mr Glover is the lecturer and agent of the New Zealand Allianoe. Many will re member the eloquent address he delivered about a year ago when on a former visit m the company of Sir William Fox. The following by-days have been arranged for the Ashburton Hounds :— Tuesday, July 26th, at Elgin Bridge, at 1.30 p.m .; Saturday, July 30th, at Mr G. H. Alington'a, Methven, at 11.30 a.m. 1 At a meeting of the Committee of the Ashburton Racing Club held on Saturday last it was deoided to hold the Spring Meeting on j Nov. 17th and 18th; and a Bub-committee was [appointed to draw up a programme for Bubmisßion at a meeting to be held on August 6th, to which date the meeting adjourned. Soveral forged oheques have been passed at Ghristchuroh. On Saturday night a man named William Storey was arrested on a charge of passing a valueless oheque for £2 Ida on the Bank of New South Wales, pur porting to be signed by a member of the firm of Scott Bros. The police state that other charges are pending against Storey. The salmon which were brought out to tb c New Norfolk Ponds, Tasmania, have begun to spawn. Because a woman disapproved of the Mayor of Hobart's municipal policy she attacked hia wife with an umbrella. It oost her 40s for the privilege. At the Wellington Police Court the other day an old woman was brought up, and re manded, on a charge of stealing a watch from a dead body which bad been washed up on the beiob,

Mias Agatha Bamsay, of Girtoi College, beat all the male students m classios at Cam bridge, at the recent examination, being the only one of ither sex to pass m the first division. She is only 20 years old. Tho male contestants fairly cheered her name when the list was announced. The "Hawke'a Bay Herald" says :— The word "not" looks very insignificant as it stands alone, bat it is not to be passed over lightly. ■ The "London Evening Standard" has had to pay £250 and oosts for omitting it m an answer given by Lady Aylmor m tbe Divorce Court. She replied, " I was not intimate," etc., but the paper left out the little word of three letters, resulting m damages amounting to three figures. In the course of his speeoh at Newtown (says the " New Zealand Time 3") Mr C. B. Izard remarked, m a b rief divergence from an elaborate quotation of figures, that he had got bo far with " the case." He immediately recognised the Blip, and explained that, being k lawyer, he must be excused for unguardedly using the expression. Mr Izard added that on one ooqasion ha addressed a meeting of eleotors as " gentlemen of the jury."

HORSE MARKET.

Mr T. Ballook reports for the week * ending Saturday, July 23rd :—There was a larger entry of horses than for some weeks past, viz, 26. Amongst them were a number of medium draughts, and for those of a fairly good stamp biddings were animated, and up to £22 eaoh was bid for a pair of aged but was refused by the vendor, but for those of a lighter descrip tion, it was difficult to obtain blda, which fa a proof of what I often reported, that horses of a really. good stamp always com mand ready sales, at remunerative price 3, and farmers would do well to consider this and only breed from first class stook. Only a small proportion of the day's entry changed hands. Medium draughts four and live year olds, of rather a light des criptlon, £17 10a, £20; aged, of a good stamp, up to £14 10s ; inferior do, £8. No light harness horses changed hands.

ELECTION GOSSIP.

Wellington, July 23. Mr Walter Johnston, formerly a Minister of Publio Workß, is a probable candidate for one of the Oily electorates, m the Protection Interest, Grbymouth, July 24. Mr A. B. Gainnesß addressed tLe Paeroa electors last night. He met with a good reoeption. He declared himself a supporter of the Government, advooated that all means of retrenchment should bd exhausted before resorting to additional taxation, preferred a Land and Income tax before the Property-tax proposed by the Government, objected to Civil Service redaction by percentage system, and would rather amalgamate office?. He would maintain the preßent edooit'on scheme, but would oppose any vote for High Bobools, He would reduce the Legislative Council, makiDg it eleotive or nominated for sor seren years. He ap proved of Cußtoma duties, and was m favor of a modified Protection toward/) looal Industries, bat no increase on the necessaries of life. He was m favor of the village settlement scheme, and wanted a reduction m the defence vote, and the abolition of the Native Department, merging it m some other. Be received a unanimous vote of thanko and confidence. This is the first eleoilon meeting m the district. Over six hundred claims to be placed on the* roll have already been sent m. The nnmber of new voters is expected to fully reach 800 altogether, although a new roll was prepared last Auguat. Dunbdis, July 25. Mr James Macandrew will probably oppose Mr Larnaob. Mr Carncro»3 favors the Ministry and declares for Protection. Bible reading m. sahools, and Government loans to far mers. He would prefer to ace a tout Government without Sir Julius Yogel. He received a unanimous vote of confi dence.

THE SEAMEN'S STRIKE

Auckland, July 23. At a meeting of the Seamen's Union last night about sixty were present. They expressed themselves firm, and detar mined to fight the Northern S.S. Com pany to the bitter end. It was unani mously resolved, <( That the proper course to puraue m order to meet the action of the Northern Company fa to charter steamers and run against them." It Is rumored that some of the Union Com* pany's steamers aro available In the South. Ihe Collector of Customs has warned the Company they must comply strictly | with the law m the matter of manning the vessels. The Federated Seamen's Union has de finitely determined to charter steamers ia opposition to the Northern Company, and have several vessels under offer here. They have made overtures to the j Dlreotors of the Northern Company, ask ing them within twelve hours to take back the Union men at old rates, and to refer the dispute to arbitration; The Directors refused to entertain the proposal, and extreme measures will be adopted.

LORD AUGUSTUS LOFTUS' PRO MISSORY NOTES

In Chambers, m Sydney, Mr Heydcn (instructed by Messrs Nor on, Smith ard Weetgrath), on behalf of Mr J. V, Mills, of the firm of Mills and Pile, auctioneers, made an application under the Absent Defendants Act for tha examination of garnlshees under a writ of foreign attachment-, and for an order for the sale or attachment of certain shares belonging to Lord Augustus Loftus, ex-Governor of New South Walea. There waß no appear ance on behalf of the defendant. It appears that m November, 1885, Lord LoftUß gave to Mr Mills three promießory notes, payable at four, five, and alx months, for various amounts, the total being £1684, and that thoßo notes were dirhonored. His Honor Sir George lanes : " The order that I shall make will be under the 9th section — that these ■hares, owned by or m the name of the defendant, 550 In the New South Wales Pyrites Patents Company and 3600 ia tbe Farnoll Pyrites Patents Company, shail be holden from now for the purpose of making satisfaction to the plaintiff m this judgment debt. At the same time, I give you (plaintiff) opportunity tc come In If to advised to make a further application for the sale. 1 think there ought to be a communication to the defendant of what has been dono, and giving him an oppor tunity of being heard with regard to the matter." Mr Hey don: "I am Instructed, your Honor, that he knows all about this and is a consenting party to it." Hia Honor pointed ont that tha plaintiff had waited far a considerable time, the promissory notes being now more than twelve months overdue, and that Interest had been going on at the same time. Mr Heydon :" I am told that this application 1b In pursu ance of an arrangement made with the defendant. I suppose there has been correspondence going on about It V His Honor: "Ism not informed, you see, what the exact arrangement was. If the arrangement was to sell the shares now and allow them to be sacrificed, of course if the defendant were a consenting party to it, it is his own look-out. But lam not so Informed* However, tail has the effect of continuing the attachment, and really it seems to me to be the beat oourae for all parties." Bis Honor allowed ooata of two witnesses, and made oosts of this appllotloo uoita ia the caaae,

A MAN BORNED TO DEATH

«. HoKiTiKA, July 2-. A man named J. Bowers was burned to death m a hut at the baok of the creek near Rimu this morning Three me a and a woman had been drinking foi some hours. All left but the deceased, who was too drunk. A fire was burning on the hearth and a quauty of firewo >d WSB In the fireplace whbn the ethers loft.

TELEGRAPHIC NEWS.

BRITISH AND FOREIGN.

[rETJTBR's TELEGRAMS — COPYRIGHT.]

EMIGRATION.

.London, July 22. j In the House of Lords yesterdey, Lord Harris, replying to Lord Sand hurst said the Government was unwill ing to assist the emigration of army pensioners to New Zealand. Lord Rosebery said he understood that the New Zealand authorities were willing to receive these pensioners, and hoped the Government would reconsider their decision. Lord Onslow said the Government would be glad to assist the Government, but obstacles m its way were numerous and not easily over come.

A STARTLING REPORT.

London was startled yesterday by the publication of a report that the Prince of Wales was dead. Prompt enquiry showed the statement to be unfounded and it was at once contradicted. The origin of the report is unknown.

NAVAL REVIEW.

London, Jnly 23. A grand naval review took place at Spithead to-day before the Queen ; 130 war vessels took part, being divided into three squadrons, anchored m two columns, with a line ahead. The Prince of Wales, Prince George of Wales, the Crown Prince and Princess of Germany, and other royalties, large numbers of Peers, and members of the House of Commons and members of the diplomatic body were present. The Queen m the Royat yacht passed between the lines amid a general Royal salute. The flag offiicers and com manders of the various ships were afterwards presented to her Majesty on board the yacht. The weather was splendid, and the review a perfect success. The proceedings were wit nessed by thousands of spectators. At night the whole fleet were splendidly illuminated.

THE EGYPTIAN CONVENTION.

Rustem Pasha, the Turkish Ambas sador, had an interview with Lord Salisbury, at which he proposed that fresh negotiations be opened for the settlement of the Egyptian question on a basis differing from that embodied m the proposed Anglo-Turkish Conven tion.

LONDON MARKETS.

Consols remain at loi^i. New Zea» land four per cent. Inscribed stock is unchanged at 99. Adelaide wheat ex store, 34s 6d; Adelaide flour ex store, 245. The total quantity of wheat afloat for the United Kingdom is 1,880,000 quarters and for the Con tinent 693,000 quarters. Australian tallow — Beef, average quality, 22s ; mutton, 245. New Zealand frozen mutton, prime quality, remains at sH^ to 4d. (Received July 25, 10 55am)

THE WIMBLDTON MEETING

England won the Elcho Shield com petition at Wimbledon. Warren's score was 274, not 210.

PROCLAIMED.

London, July 24. The counties of Cork, Kerry, Limerick and Clare have* been pro claimed uDder the operation of the Irish Crimes Act,

AQUATICS.

New York, July 23. A sculling race between Hanlan and Gaudaur was rowed to-day on Lake Calmat, Pulmann, Illinois, over a three mile course. The race was won by Hanlan. Time, 2omins 32secs. The men finished nearly even. Gaudaur was disabled. The race is described as a " fizzle," being rowed m darkness.

AUSTRALIAN.

[renter's telegrams— copyright.]

WRECK OF A BARQUE.

MELBOirayB, July 24. The Australian barque Ganges, from London, after entering the Heads struck off Point Lonsdale, Queenscliffe, at midnight. The crew were saved after perilous adyentures. The ship will probably become a total wreck.

ADELAIDE MARKETS.

Adelaide, July 23, Wheat is quoted at 3s 9d to 3s iod ; town flour, £9 5s to £g 16s ; country brands, ;£8 5s to £8 10s. (Received July 25, 12.15 p.m.)

FIRE ON A STEAMER.

Sydney, July 26. The steamship Black Adder, lying at Newcastle, has been considerably damaged by a fire which occurred on board.

MYSTERIOUS DISAPPEARANCE.

The Rev Dr Wight, Secretary of the London branch of the British and Foreign Bible Society, who is on a visit to this city, is mysteriously missing.

THE ALMOND-EYED CELESTIAL

Brisbane, July 24. The anti-Chinese agitation has been actively prosecuted here. (Received July 23, 1.15 p.m.)

VICTORIAN BUDGET.

Mblbournb, July 25. The Colonial Treasurer will deliver his budget statement to-morrow even ing.

TELEPHONE EXCHANGE.

Negotiations for the purchase of the Telephone Exchange Company's busi ness by the Government are approach ing settlement.

Q.C's.

Dr Dobson and Sir Henry Wren have beea appointed Queen's Counsel.

THE RANGITATA SEAT.

MR ROLLESTON AT BAKAIA. la consequence, doubtless of the harry entailed m getting his notes ready for the prat, oar Uakaia correspondent omitted to forward m time for Saturday's iasUe Mr Rolleßton's remark* In teply to the speech of Mr Iveßa on Friday evening, Mr Rolle3ton, epoke to the following effect :— He said that it would scarcely be fair to oßk the mooting to pasa a motion of that kind after what had tiken placo that evening. He had _ beon listened to m a most cordial and patient manner, and it was uufalr to ask that moetiog to pass such a motion as that pat by Mr I vena. He would not lower himself by entering Into penonal '"*> abut e such as Mr Iveaa had indulged m. The statements Mr Iveaa had made were largely incorrect, and ho would not reply to bo personal an attack aa had been made on him that night. His (Sir Rolleflton'a) acts would bear any aorutiny . that might be put upon them, and the day bad not yet come when his Voice", could not be heard m Canterbury. Ha had gone down to Prebbleton, and wu . there listened to and treated with the. - greatest respect. There wm no con* atituency that would not lUtan to him at the present time. He had plenty q£ friends, and only such means as were taken to deny Mr Braoo a hearing would prevent his (Mr Rolleston'o) voloe being heard even m Ohraitchuroh. He bad had - more to do, perhaps, with the settlement of people on the land than any other man In the oolony. The Government-T --or Mr Ballanco— had no right to take credit yet for what was being dona m the North Island. It was only an experiment, and till it bad had a fair trial, no credit should be taken. He had said or done nothing to justify Mr Ivess In making the statements he had made that night, and would not reply further to them. ,". The Chairman asked for a show of hands on the motion, and out of an audU eooe of about 140 or 150 sixteen hands wore held up for, and ona against the motion. . .->-.:

INTERPROVINCIAL NEWS

Auckland, July 23. >Jj The case against Quinn and Mannlx, for jinking a false declaration of marriage,, was heard; to-day at the Police Court, The prisoners were committed for trial, John." a ton, who was arrested yesterday on a oharge cf witnessing the marriage, was remanded. '.'■'■■■' Mr 0. Sharland, head of the firm of manufacturing chemists, died this morn* ing, aged 68 years. Tauranga.; Ja)y:23tK> A fourteen-roomed house belonging ;td Mr Wm, Commons, -was barned down last night. It was insured for £500. The * loss Is £250 beyond that earn. Wellington, July 24. ■/'' The victims of the boat acoident \t Petone were buried at the Hutt yesterday, the funeral being one of the largest seen here. r -.- ; . . Sonedin, July 24, \ The fligs on the shipping m the harbor were flying half-mast to-day on account of ' the d?ath of Captain Ralph, of tho brigantioe Myrtle. The Eiotomahana, which left for Mfl« bourae thia afternoon, took a shipment of carriage horeeß and hacks, eight droughts, and tiro ponlea. '

ADDITIONAL MAIL NEWS.

THlfl GtfAND PBIX Tho taoa for the Grand- Prize of Paris wt»a run at Ohantilly on June 5, and won by Mr A-umont'a b f Tenebroase. Mr . Dawson's colt The Baron was-second, and ■■ Baron A. De Sohiter'o b o Krakatoa third. 4 The other starters were Merry' Hampton, Monatoh, St Lao, Leaanty, Tripotilla, Bovardo, Gournoa, and Hanneau. A good start was made, St Luo and Lesanty taking the lead, followed by The Baron, Merry Haraptop, and Bovardo ; Tripotilla belcg last. After the first thomand yards Monarch yielded for fifty lengths along the Incline, and-Daaanty made play. At the last round The Baron went to tha front, alongside Tenebreuse, who then went ahead and won easily by two lengths*

CORNISH GIRLS IN MORMONDOM.

Eleanor Paßton and Amelia. Clegg, who with Bixteen other young girls were recently brought from Cornwall lo Utah by Eld or Baßiom, left Salt Lake City without waiting to be ." sealed " to the Elder they were assigned to. They say they did not like tho looks of his other wives wandering about. Theyjmet Elder Junius F. Wells, who took pity on them, dressed them m male apparel, supplied them with a sum of money, and put them on the train for the East. When at a Bafe distance they made known their sex to some ladies, who fitted them out with more suitable clothes. An Owata lady took a liking to Miaa Clegg, and provided a home for her. Miss Paaton arrived m New York on June 9 th, having an ac quaintance m a country woman living m Brooklyn. V ;

THE PANAMA CANAL

M Boulangor, one of the ohlef Engineers of the Central Enterprise, was m New York oa Jaly 17, and talked regarding that great undertaking before the American Society of Civil Engineers. Among other things, he said that about 30,000,000 oublo metres, or a total of 100,000,000 metres, to be excavated, have now been removed. He also asserted that the Company had only money enough on hand to continue the work for four months, and he doubted If M. De Lesieps oould raise any more la Franoe. The death-rate among the laborers was about 60 per cent of the colored workmen, and 80 per cent of white per annum. The Company had great trouble m obtaining workmen owing to thia fact Following up this subjeot, the •• New York Times," on June 29, lays : — " Those familiar with official reports concerning the Panama Canal will not be surprised by the announcement that the chief exeoative c fficers of the Canal Com* pan? have left the Isthmus m a hopeless state of mind. The Company's money is almost exhaußtad, unless shareholders and bondholders shall without delay raise additional millions to be thrown into the ditoh, work will be entirely sus pended, and a great sobeme will collapse. But is It possible to raise more money. The oost of the Suez Canal was less than 100,000,000d015. The Panama Company's obligations already exceed 240,0)0,000, aad only a beginning of the work has been made."

ROYALTY AMONG CONVICTS.

Tha Prlnceaa of Waiea and her brother the Crown Prinos of Denmark, recently paid a visit to the new convlot prison at Wormwood Sgruba. They made a oom plete iuapectlon of the whole establish ment, visiting In succesaion the halls, m each of which 350 prisoners are confined In separate eella, the bathß, oookhousa and bakehouse, and the laundry. They then witnessed the parade of the warden before coming on doty, and the assembly of the oonrioti m working patties pre vious to their moving off to the different works they are engaged m. This prison is intended to replace the prison at Millbank. The latter, which waa built at the beginning of the century, cost £450,000. This prison has been eon* •truoted entirely by convict labor, and wben completed will have cost under £90,000, the aooomod»tlon m both prisons being about the same — namely, about 1050 prisoners. Oaly one esoape hat been effected since ' the buildings eonj* menced Wormwood Scrubs prison Ii tha newevt sample of prison design, — Horn* paper.

THE ASBBPBTON gPABDIAN, MONDAY, JULY 25, 1887



Wanted. WANTED Known—Final Clearing ! Sale of the balance of our Win- ter Drapery. 1 his being our Clearing ' out Sale, Goods will be Cheap for Cash < ouly. — H. O. Segers. Melford Honsa < . — — ; • , WANTED Known -— Dressmaking, superior style and fit at reduced price during eale. Orr and WANTED known £hat HAVES & CO. ' have Large btocks on hand. For further particulars see now advertifiement m this issue. WANTED to clear out— Boys' Tweed Suits, from 5s 61. Menu 1 Suits, from 21s At Dissolution Sale, Ckr and Aloobn's. WANTED Known -Auhburton Wool Yam, reduced to 2* 3d the Bundle, all Colors. — Obr <fc Alcoen'b, Dissolution Sale. WANTED Kuown— Our Great Sale is now on, come and judge for yourselves. —H. 0. Segbrs, Melford House. WANTED CASH — Moir's Oatmeal, 251b8, 2s 9d ; Ling Fiab, 5d ; Dried Apples 4d ; 21b Tins Best Honey, lOd ; Vestas, 5d per doz.; Sperm Candles, 5d ; Tin Fruita, Is ; Cutting do. Is 6d. — James MgGtREQOR, Tancred Street, opposite Arcade. WANTED Known.— Ladieß' Black Cloth Mantles we are selling at 3s 6d and 5a 6d. The wholesale prices of these goods were 10s lid and 13s 6d. (Just opened. Come and secure one.) — About 300 Ladies' and Maids' Jaokets aud Uhters, newest kinds, at ridiculous prices. Great Cash Sale, Melford House. ANTED KNOWN — Oleographs, Scenery, and Catholic Subjects, Catholic Cards, good variety m Scrape, Novelties m Penwipers, Crewel Wools and Silks, Knitting Cotton, Colored Crotchet Cotton, Tranafers, Tinsel Balls, &c. } &c, at fans Manbire'b Fancy Repository Saundsrs' Buildings,



POTATOES 1 POTATOES POTATOES ! ! ! 3s 6d PER SACK. Delivered m any part of Town. WHT Starve your COWS when Ferrlman will deliver yon 14 Sacks Carrots, 1 ton for 265, or 1 ton Mangolds 22s 6d. It's cheap Feed for Horaes and a good change. THE PERFECTED SELF- ADJUSTING EUEEKA WRINGER THE simplest, beßt, and cheapest Clothes Wringer m tho World. Self-Adjusting Steel Elliptic Springs. No Thnmb Screws or Cogs required. Compact Galvanised Iron Frames. Best White Rubber Rollers. FORD'S p'atbnt Sconr ft Lnng-Worm MixtaL FOR SHEEP. a pebflect cdre for scour & LUNG WORM (which results from Scour.) ONE Drenching as per Directions, will be found perfectly effectual, and, instead of injuring the Sheep m any way, it will give both Stomach and Bowels a healthy tone, and 1 increase tbo appetite wonderfully, bo that the 1 Sheep recover and thrive rigbt away. 1 On May 3rd, 1887, Mr JOHN STORRIBR, of Eating writes )— B*R,— l hereby beg to certify that yon drenched 82 of my Hoggets with jour Patent Hixtnie for Scour and Lnng-Worm, on the 16th April. They were m a weak state, and , had baeun to die. After yon drenched them [ not one died, and on the third dty ths Sconr j was stopped, and they are now doing well. To Mr JOSEPH FORD, Baling, and m j ethers. PRICE PER GALLON : • r 17s fid m 1 Gallon Tins | 17s m 2 Gallon Tins One Gallon is sufficient for 160 shoep, F. FERRIMAN, Ashburton. '. 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My wife, who suffered much with Rhou- matißm, has also used yoar Rheumatic Balsam with wonderful effect, all other treatment* having failed. You are welcome to publish this. I am, dear Sir, yonra respectf nlly, DAVID BACON, (Of D. and J. Bacon.) es TEW ZEALAND CLOTHING FACTOR? rHE NEW GOODS FOR THE WINTER SEASON ABB NOW OPENED OUT The k is THE LARGEST & BEST SELECTED IN THE TOWN, And the variety of Style and Patterns m Men's, Youths', and Boys' Clothing leaves nothing to be desired. Ihousands of Men's and Boys Suite, newest styles. Trousers and Trousers and Vests manufactured of New Zealand Tweeds. Every garmen warranted shrunk Jvercoats, Waterproof Coats and Leggiugs ia great variety Hats, comprising every new styja worn Children's Jersey Suits, Childr^Q Men- of-War Suits Gentlemen's Hosiery, Scarves; Oxford Regatta and White Shirts Bugs, Portmanteaus, and Travelli a Sags !Tie celebrated WERTHEIM Bb WING MACHINE. Time Payments. N,!? CLOTHING FACTORS', Eaot Strekt A. Harrison. Alfred Harrison, AUCTIONEER, STOOK AND ESTATE AGENT AND VALUATOR. SATURDAY SALE at 12 o'clock sh»rt, —Horses, Cattle, Pigs, Produce »nd Merohandise. FOR SALE— Farming Implements, and Vehicle* of nil kinds constantly m Yards on view for £ ale. d Clearing Sales held m Town or Country as required, and most liberal terms arranged with both Buyers and Sellers. Bents collected, and the business of abscnteos managed with ooro Valuation made of Properties or Mer- chandise on easy term*.  Advances made instantly on Goods n delivered at the Stores for Sale. a, kt Agent for the Norwich Union Fire In- J surence Company a Agent for the MUTUAL LIFE ASSOCIATION OF AUSTRALASIA Ai^REDTHBIUWtf,



FEKKIMIITS MARYiSLLOUS STE#t>WASHER. STILL TKITMPHAOT. TTTHAT TH~DBAN SAYS :- Copy of Testimonial.) ■■■.•• The Deanery, Christchurch, May Brd, 1887. I have much pleasure m stating that ooe of Messrs Barrell and Co.'s Patent Washing Machine's baa been m use m my house for two nronths and a half, and gives entire satisfac- tion. HBH\Y JACOBS, Dean cf Ohristchurch. THE DOCTOR ENDORSES. In reply to your card, we find the Wnsher ft raOßt useful and labor-saving machine. There is nothing equal to it m the washing line. It is all you claim for it, nnd our women folks would not be without it. Even a delicate female c»n do a large wnshing m half a day. I cannot epeak too highly of it. Mbs Dr HICKEY. THE FARMER SUPPORTS. To Mr Ferriman, Aehburton. Dear Fir,— ln reply to your request re Messrs Barrell and Co/a Steam Patent W«ih- ing "Machines my wife requests me to state that tbe machine we got from you is a perfect ncceßß. The work that usually takes front I light to nine honra to accomplish is now done m two hours and a half. The work is done ffelL with very little labor. — Yours respect* S. S. CHAPMAN, Ashburton. THE SCHOOLMASTER TEACHES. Seafield, June let, 1887;. Mr F. Ferriman, Ashburton. Bir, — I have much pleasure m stating that BETrell'B Steam Family Weening Machine has given us complete satisfaction. The machine is especially useful to those who could not otherwise do the washing themselves ; it saves much labor and expense.— l remain, dec, W. H. HERBERT. THE MECHANIC SEES. Ashbuiton, June 4th, 1887. Mr Ferriman, Dear Sir, — I was for a long time a sceptic as regards the capabilities of your Washing Machines. I am now thoroughly convinced that they do what you claim for th-m. The construction of the machine as regards com- Jactness and convenience is all that can be esircd.— Yours faithfully, JAMES rEIR. THE LAUJSDBHBB GKOWB WEALTHY WITH. Ashburton, March 29th, 1887. Mr Ferriman, The Washer I got from you leaves my clotheß a beautiful white color, ia fact they are much whiter than I could get them by hand, and takes the dirt from them thoroughly. Mrs MSYILL. And each member of the human family that can possess one join and Bend up one universal shout ot praise, O prai«e Feriiman's Marvellous Washer. Listen, listen, can't you hear the evening chorus from the undersigned "'sboing how their work is dono. i=ad the following Hat of names:— Mrs Herbert, Seofield Mr M. Bruce, Senfield Mr Gollison, Seafield Mr D. Rosfl,Lauriston Mr Q. T. Marriott, Ashburton Mr T. Glaridpre, Ashburton Mr W. Charlton, Ashburton Mr Bradbury, Ashbnrton Mr H! Hudson, Elgin Mr J. Lloyd, Newlands Mr E. Thomas, Wakanui Mr A. Frisby, Aehbnrton Forks Mr &. Chapman, Willowby Mr G-. Orsce, Willowby Mr J. WilHamß, Willowby Mr J. Hearn, Baling Mr A. McLeod, Tinwald Mr W. Anderson, Flemington Mr C. C. Fooks, Alford Forest Roan Mr Peter Lownie, Wakanui Mr William Browne, Wakanui Mr J. Johnstono, Trevorton Mr Chares Ward, Ashburton Mr William Baylies, Ashburton Mr Oharlf s Fowke, Aehbnrton Mr Andrew Dawson, Waterton Mr John Small, Wbeatstone Mr J, H. Carl ton, Mount Somers Mr J. Tucker, Ashbnrton Mr T. U. Jones, Ashburton Mr Beycraft, Rakaia Mr Button, Methvon ta rMaginnifl, Methven Mr L F. Andrewes, Aehbnrtcn Mr B. Lowe, Wfllowby MrJ. W. Silcock, Ash burton Mr J. Canning, Ashburton MrJ. Eingsbury, Chertsey Mr McAnnally, Kyle Mr J. Primmer, ilakala Mr J. Whe«ler, Willowby Mr J. Osborne, Willowby Mr J. Dunn, Flemington Mra JNevill, Ashbnrton Mr J. Doyle, Ruapuna Mr A. Gibaon, Temnka Mr J. Crowe, Tcmuka Mr J. Mcßae, Central Hotel Mr B. Baker, Ashburton Mrs Hellens, Ashburton Mr J. Harris, Ashburton Mr P. Fawcett, Ashbur Q Mr P. W*?don Asbhuito ' Mr John Boasr, Brookßido Mr Osborno, Tai Tapu Mi s Allen, DnnsoDcLel Rev Mr Philips, Burnhani Mr Roundtree, fipreydon Mr George Baker, Qreenpark , Mr Simpson^ Kaiapoi t Mr Matthew Barnett, Tai Tap n l Mr O. J. Iczer. (Jhristchurch Mr Farra, Dunedin Mr Scanlan, Newcastle, New South. Wale Mr J Keir, Ashburton 9 Mr Wills, Bpringstcn Mr Baker, Sydenham Mrs Durham, Lyttelton | Mr Marquet, Woolston Mr A. Lawrence, St. Albata Mf Arthur Parnell, Qif borne Mr G." Brown, Cbri tchurch Mrs W. PUliett, Christchurch Mr Alpo, St. Albnns Mr HuUett, Avonvilla Mr O'Conor. M.H.R , Westporfc Mr Patrick, Christchuich i Mr H. Bennett, Little Akaloa Mr Turner, Rakaia Mr Monson. Gnrietchurch Mr Harley, Opawa Mr McLaren. Bankside Mr Orr, Woolston Mr Wittee/Toi Tapu Mr Burke, Halswell Mr Bennington, On ristchurch Mr Dyer, Otixa Gorge Mr Robert Cooper, St. Alban Mrs Pope, Lyttelton Mr Hartnell, Rakaia Mr Hibbs, Methven Mra Hales, Christchurch Mr Bcdden, Christchurch Mr Collins, AvoDßide Mr Martan, Rangiora Mrs Wilmott, Ferry Read Mr Papons, Kaikonra Mr R. Patton, Methven Mr Granger, Cairnbrae Mr Gardar, Methven Mr Frampton, Willowby Mr McMillan, Methvea Mr E. Thomas Methven Mr Rudd, Sydennam Mf bbw Wilkins and Field, Nelson Mr T. E. Mcßae, Alford Forest Mr Echberg, Melbourne Mr Speirs, Invercargill i Mrs Hedwortb, Cbristchurch \ Mr Mackintosh, Bingsland i Mr Pannett, Lincoln , Mr Clark, Rakaia i And 900 others, sole;agent , ASHBURT[O.N For~Saie. i\ ANGLO-AMERICAN DRILLS 1 I SECOND-HAND Ditto, KeM anc Gray, large size. F. PEBEIMAN; TONIC POOD FOR HORSES, CATTLE AND BHEEP. /"^OMFOiaED of 20 ingredients, comprising \j the most nutritions.articles of diet, com' bined with harmless tonics and alteratives m proper proportions. Recommended for main* taining animals m good health and condition, and also for reatorirg those to he.ilth that have got into an nnt irifty state from any cause. Invaluable for Stallions, Racehorfaee, Hunters, and all descriptions of Horses from which great exertionß are required. Allowance for Horse?, Half-pint D »ily. Can be obtained only from F. FfiSBiKAN, ADbbarton,



AND OABINETMAKEBS, UPHOLSTEREBS, AND , GENERAL FURNITURE MAKERS. TTAVE taken those Central ond Con- XI venient Premises m Tancred Str6et, opposite Union Bank (late Jno. Meecb), and will carry on the above businesses m til Branches. Furniture Re-covered, Polished, and re- paired promptly, and at very reasonable terms. VENETIAN BUNDS MADE TOI ORDER. 6 34 TRY KIEKPATEICK'S NEW SEASON'S JAM. SPECIAL NOTICE. TT^IRKPATRICK'S NEW SEASON'S XV JAM is made from NELSON GROWN FRUIT, and boiled within a few hours after the fruit has been 1 gathered. It thus retains most of the natural flavor of the fresh fruit. KIRKPATRICK'S NEW SEASON'S JAM is the most delicious preserve m the market, Do not be persuaded to buy cheap and inferi branrita Jam, the remains of old stock, which mutt be sold at any price, but 4SK for KIRKPATRICK'B NEW SEASON JAM, and see that you get it. TH3B BEST IS ALWAYS THE CHEAPEST. Kirkpatrick's New^ Season em i the best.} CAUTION None is genuine unless our name is stamped on each tin, and has our registered Tra*» Mark ."Lord Nelson' «^ he label. S Kirkpatrick&Co. MANUFACTUEEKS, ELSOK N-Z.



TO WORKING MEN. J MRS TiMMO, PROPRIETRESS OF THB WATERLOO BOARDING3OUSE, j Tanored Street, Ashbnrton, BEGS respectfully to inform the general public, particularly tbe working clauee, that she has reduced tbs rates for Board and Lodging as undei:— Board and Lodging, per week, 16s to 17a Dinner! only, per we«k 4s Board only, per week 10* Tbe cooking is done by Mr Timmo, wfaote reputation as a first-class chef remains ansoliied. A capital table, and meals at all hours. 7 59 THE BULLI DISASTER PERSONS not subscribing towards this urgently required Fond through Any local Committee In their own locall- tiei, or m any other way more desirable to themselves, can do so by addressing their kind contributions either to the Central Committee m Sydney, the Branch Committee at Bull! (eight miles from Wollongong), or to W. J. POULTER, Mayor of Wollongong, A. A. TURNER, Police Magistrate, f Joint Treasurers, Wollongong Branch, Bulli Relief Fund. Toirn Hall, Wollongong, N.S.W., April Gth, 1887. Trees : Trees Trees NOTICE TO PLANTERS. THE undersigned begi to call the attention of farmers, settlers and others to his extensive fitock of FRUIT AND FOREST TREES, nmong which •re about 3,000,C00 Forest Trees, inclu- ding 200,000 Cupresßus Macrocarpa, one and two years old; 200,000 Pinui Insig- nia, one and two years old ; 10O,O0C Pinui Larldo; 3C0.000 Silver Birch; 0,000 Pinua Auatriaca; all other kinds proportion. All kinds of O«bbf,ge lanti on wle, and a few thousands of cry early Strawberry Plants. N.B. — All orders by pest, or otberwta, hall receive my best attention. JAMES PORTER, CLIFTON NU-RSKRY. Allen ton, -^jrton TO THE LADIES OF ASBBURTON DISTRICT. 'MISS MORRISON (Late with Messrs Friedlander Bros and Mr H. O. Segere) and MISS HOLLOWAY (For » considerable teim with Messrs Hobday and Co., of Christchmch) HAVE, at the request of numerous patrons, decided upon entering into boiineii as DRESSMAKERS, etc., and wltn this obfeot have taken premises In TANCRED 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, Finlih and Fashion will be ill that oould be desired. Charges specially arranged to meet the approval of customers. Terms — Prompt upon execution of orders. MITsBS MOBEISON & HOLLOWAY, DRESSMAKERS, &c, TANOBED STREET, ASB BURTON, Oppoilts Mr Cnapman's, Painter. I f 4 3201



To Meet the Times. ————— El^ii'r' W. DAVIS, Cabinetmaker, s&c JNTENDS to SULL FURNITURE of all kinds at Pric«s NEVER BEFORE HEARD OF. Note the Address— FURNITURE MANUFACTORY, EAST STREET SOUTH, ABHBURTQy. ». ALBEET EOBEKTS IS A CASH PURCHASER OF Wheat, Oats, and other Farm Produce. Offers STORAGE on Advantageous Terms. Has ior Sale,— GOLDEN TABES, CAPE BARLEY, PLOUGH SHARES (all; sizes). ~~ SIEIfc WHEAT, OAOF, BABLJ.Y, CICAEBF, COCEFFUT, HI GB BAPEISEED,"CORNiSACKS, SEAMING TWINE. COOPER'S SHEEP DIP, Acknowledged be THE BEST IN THE MAEKET.



Victoria House. IN Consequence of Bequis'te Alterations to Fremises, "which will afford gTeater facilit" a for conducting oor rapidly increasing business, it has been found eceesary to Greatly Bednco our Stock within iho next few weekß. Largo and liberal Beductions are now made m every Department. Holders of Glassware Gift Coupons are requested to present the same as early a convenient to enable the Gift Distribution to be satisfactorily closed, DIMANT & COE, GENERAL DRAPERS, OLOTHIBRS, &c, East and Tancred streets, Ashburton. ffTl-HB PREMIER OLONIAL COM ANY ♦ v CANTERBURY BRANCK. s.^i'Ve:: ;*3S " M^S§^^^^*^^^CAPlTAL t 1000,00 FIRE AND MARINE RISKS, ALSO RISKS ON GROWING crops Accepted at the lowest current rates. George Jameson, AGENT, ASBBURTON