RAILWAY TIME TABLE

Taints Amut« at Ashbdbton— From Christ. hurob and the North, at 10.16 a.m. (express), 4.85 p.m., and 7.10 p.m. From Timaru, 10.45 a.m. FromDonedin and South, 5.27 «jn. (exprsss). From Mount Somera, 10.5 a.m Tm&nts Lciva Ashbobtor— For Ohrist bureh and North, at 7.10 a.m... 10.55 a.m., %n 5.87 p.m. (express). For Dunedin and South, 10.25 a.m. (express). For Timaru, 4 p.m. For Mount Somera, 6.5 p.m.

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN.

From and after the 30th Novembtr, 1886, the tonni •! Bnbtoription to this journal will bo M follawfl, vis. :— HP WUtB IN ADVAKCI t Per Quartw.. 6s 6d, by poet, 9s 6d , Half-year 12s 6d, by post, 18« 6d „ Ttar .. 4s Od by post, 87s 0d up boosbo: Per Quarter.. 7i 6d, by post, 10s Jcl „ Half-year ' 16s Od, by poet, 21s 6d „ Year .. 80s Od, by post, 48s Od

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MAIL NOTICES.

IfftUi elote at the Aihburton Post Office follows?— Wot Ohrtstohurcb. and North at 6 a.m 0.30 a.m,, and 5 p.m., djiily, o Wot Ohertsey Rakala, Ao., at 10.30 a.m Olid 5 p.m. daily. For Dunedin,Tinw»ld, Winslow, Hindu, &|dttre«m, Rangitata, Orari, Winchester, «nd Genddine, at 10 a.m. daily. FofTemuka, at 10 vra. and 4.30 p.m Uliy. for Timara and South, at 10 a. «., and '50 p.m., dfctly. ' _ . For Gwenrtreet, on Wetfoe»dayi and todays, at 10.45 a.m. For Wakanul, Blgin, Seavlew, Seafield, *d Kyle, on Tue»day«, Thuwdayi, and todays, at 6.30 a,m. For Mount Somers, daily at 4.30 p.m For Mayfield and Ruapuna, on Mon days and Thuwlaya, at 4.30 p. m. For A»hton, Waterton »nd Longbeneh, 4,30 p.m. doily. For Fleaiington, on Mondays, Wednes W and Fridays, at 4.30 p. m. . For Newlandf , on Tuesdays and Frl ''-' at 10.30 a.m.

Maili arrive •* the, Ashburtou Post ffio©— • From Ohriatchuroh and Rakaia at 10.15 .«., 4.35 p.m., «nd 7.20 p.m. From Ohertsey &c at 10.16 k and .86 p.m. daily. From Dunedin •od Intermediate places 6.8? %m. daily. a From Temuka an Timaru at 10.40 a. m p 5.80 p.m daily. From Qreenstreet, Wednesdays and H*turd»yi, at 10 ».m. Fran Mount Somen, dally at 10.5 , m. From Majfield and Ruapuna, on Wed OMdayi and Saturdays, at 10.5 a.m. From Aahton, Waterton, and Long eaek at 10 a.m. daily. From Nowlande, on Tnesdays and Fri at 2.30 p.m. From Flemington on Tuesdays, Thurb dayi,and Saturday!, at 10a.m.

The Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. TUESDAY, JANUARY 18, 1887. HUSBAND-BEATING WIVES.

Certain districts of the Old Country have the disreputable reputation of producing a heavy-booted species of savage, one of whose common amuse ments is that of beating, kicking and otherwise maltreating the unhappy creature who, being his wife, is of far less consequence m his eyes and has infinitely less of his regard than the ugly bull-pup that follows at his heels. Such unmanly specimens of manhood are often let off vastly too lightly, occasionally getting little more punish ment than is awarded for the theft of a turnip, and it is a marvel to us that the legislature has not long ago decreed for them the same treatment which proved so effectual with the garotter — a taste of the lash. Happily, m Australia and New Zealand we have hitherto had little or nothing of this class of offence — though m some other branches of criminality it is to be feared we are not far behind the populations of the older world ; but it will be curious indeed if m these countries where the swans are black, where Christmas falls m mid summer, where the north is the hot quarter and the south the cold, we should carry ,the upside-downishness of our surroundings into our social life and among other things develope the antitype of the wife-beating brute of the pottery districts m the shape of husband baating wives. Yet, to judge from what transpired m a police court the other day it would seem that even that is possible, and the place of all others to lead m this disagreeable new de parture is alas ! the. empire city. On Friday last, we learn from the Post there were two following cases m which the husband appealed for the protection of the Court as against the not merely strong-minded but strong-handed women who are their respective lawful spouses. In the first case the lady, rejoicing m the classic and aristocratic name of OH via,was represented as having not only indulged m dire threats of arson and murder, but m volley after volley of stones aimed at her spouse with considerable precision, the partner of her joys and sorrows being struck both on the forehead and shoulder. This was not denied by the defence, but it appeared that the parties were both belligerents, it being shown that on a previous occasion the husband had figured as defendant on a charge of assaulting his wife, and was convicted. And, further, that on another she was covered with bruises, ! presumably as the consequence of his violence, as he had admitted having indulged m the pastime of kicking her. Under these circumstances the hus band's application for sureties of the peace on the part of the woman was very properly dismissed. But the next was a very much more pronounced case. Here an old fellow who had been married to Harriet, his present wife, for 21 years, complained that she had Atf« dtunk for seventeen years oi the time. Then she had a sober spell ior three years, but had broken out again and proceeded to make things dis tressingly lively. It seems that sh«, too, like the fair Olivia, had taken to target practice at her husband, though with a much wider range of missiles than that lady had indulged m, having on s recent occasion thrown everything which was on the table at him, com mencing' with the teapot and ending with the butter. She had threatened to knock his brains out — complained the poor old chap — and she evidently meant to do it, and might have suc ceeded had she only been able to throw straighten This highly belligerent (emale was duly bound over to keep the peace, her husband, we presume, being permitted to keep the pieces — of his demolished crockery. Let us hope though, that we may hear no more of this sort of thing from the " hub " of our little universe, or Ccelebs m search of a wife will certainly have to give the Empire city a wide berth.

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

A punedin telegram', published m another column! 'announces toat information has "been received from Calcutta of a rise lathe prio^ of cornßacks how afloat, "equal to 93 per aoz/ ■• , The Tftrp-pahl Herald thinks that Mr tticharcjaon, th,a for fublio Works, i'a the Jonah m tb.e present an^ that he will have to go overboard^ " fpr the department under bis management is a thorough failure."

Our own correspondent writes : —An impu dent burglary was perpetrated on Sunday evening m the house of Mr H. English, teaoher, Pendarves. He bad gone to tea with a neighbor early m the afternoon, and tin his return he found that the house had been well rifled m his absence. Several pounds m oash and some valuable artioles of wearing attire had been swept away, •videotly by swaggers well aooustomed to the business. Information has been given to the police, and it is expeoted that the scoundrels will soon be m the olutob.es of the law.

A true test for eggs is to drop m water ; if the large end comes up they are fresh.

A graveyard m County Cork has tha follow ing notioe over the entrance gate:— "Only the dead who live m the parish will be buried here."

The largest barrel ohurn in^tho colony has just been made m New Plymouth. It will hold 400 gallons of milk and turn out 850 lbi of butter, being worked by steam.

Nineteen persons have as yet been brought within the provisions of the Frat Offenders' Probation Aot, and m all oases good reports of their oonduot have been received.

A man named John Howard was hanged to a trestle of a railroad bridge at Texarkawa, Texas, by a masked mob, on December 15, for oruelty to his young wife. He amused him self by branding her naked body with the letter " H," using the same iron as he did to mark his cattle.

" Lease by Life " is a curious custom m Ireland. The tenant takes a lease, not for his own lifetime, but for the lifetime of somebody else— perhaps a neighbor's son, the Prinoe of Wales, the Pope, and so on. The Prince o £ Wales is the favorite. On the death of the disinterested third person the lease expires.

Prussian smugglers wrapped £300 worth Of lace round a Btrong ten-months' heifer, and tied a false skin over the whole so suc cessfully as to defy detection They passed the heifer very easily at the oustoms office, the oxoiße commissioners admiring her size and beauty, and some of them offering her food.

A Honolulu paper reports that the Hawaiian Carriage Manufactory has sold to His Majesty the King of that group of islands a handsome COOdols. carriage, to be sent to Samoa. The carriage, an elaborate piece of workmanship, is a credit to the factory. It is artistically painted, comfortably cushioned, splendidly designed, and ornamental m the extreme. A bogus Patti agent made his way before the arrival of the prima donna to the city of Mexico, and managed to rake m 30,000d015. m subscriptions before discovery. He got off with the money. He assumed the name of Marcus Mayer, Patti's legitimate agent. He was afterwards captured by Mexican deteotives, and proved to be one Charles Bourton. The fate of crowned heads has been minutely studied by a Frenoh statistician who gives a list of the unfortunate rulers of the world. He reckons that up to the present time 2540 Emperors and Kings have governed 64 nations. Of these Sovereigns 300 have been driven from their thrones, 61 abdicated, 24 committed 6uicide, 12 beoame insane, 100 tell m battle, 123 were made prisoners, 25 died martyrß, 151 were assassinated, and 103 legally oondomned and exeouted. The best medioine known is Sander and Sons' Eucalypti Extract. Test its eminent powerful effects m coughs, colds, influenza, eto. — the relief is instantaneous. Thousands

give the most gratifying testimony. His Majesty the King of Italy and modical syndicates all over the globe are its patrons. Bead the official reports that accompany each bottle. We have no ocoasion to offer rewards m proof of the genuineness of our references. The offioial reports of medical clinics and universities, the official communication of the Consul-Gensral for Italy at Melbourne ; the diploma awarded International Exhibition, Amsterdam— all these are authentic doou ments, and, as such, not open to doubt. We add here epitome of one of the various oases treated at the clinio of Sohultz, M.D-, Pro fessor, eto:— "O.B., 24 years old; oongeßtional abscess on the tbigh. Incisions made m two plaoea. Although Lister's dressing was applied, the seoretion became two days later, very copious, and had adopted a foetid, de composed character. Tho temperature rose enormously. In consequence the dressing waß removed, and on its place were made during the daytime repeated irrigations with Eucalypi Extract. The offensive footer dis appeared very soon, the fever abated within a few days, and the patient reoovered after the lapse of several weeks. In this instance we must not lose sight of the fact that the latter treatment saved the patient's life— [Advt.]

WHEN TO OUT GRAIN.

(Ganterbuiy Times ) As every farmer of experience knowa, over-rlpeneas m grain before cutting is to be avoided if possible. But m this climate it is not always possible to get the gain all reaped before at least a portion of it becomes over-ripe. In cold seasons, when nor'-weoteraare absent, the grain rlpeiiß up gradually — too slowly sometimes ; bat when the ground is dry and hot, and hot wiuds frequent it ia quite another matter. Sometimes a field of grain v ill ripen up with such extraordinary rapidity,* after having reached a certain stage of ripeness that it ia a matter of impossibility to gu. it all down In the moat desirable condition. When overripe, the grain lobbs m quality as well as m weight besides the loss from shaking. Wheat may be out at a greener stage thaa oats or barley- There are ad vantages m outting oats well on the green side, especially if the straw is wanted for stook, but barley must bo quite ripe before it is reaped. In deciding upon the stage at which it is advisable to out grain, the climate and the aeanon must be taken Into account. If the season U cool, a good deal of the ripening prooess may be relied on to take place m the stook, but if hot winds come on Immediately after reaping, the grain, if out very green, Is apt to Bhrivol instead of ripening This is one reason why directions as to the time for reaping given by English author ritiea on agriculture are sometimes found misleading m this country. The climate 19 different, and the praotioe must be m accordance with the climate A. Boientifi j, but at the same time, a very practical writer on agriculture, makes some useful remarks with regard to the proper time for reaping, and the scientific reasons which should guide the gralngrower m his decision. Grain, he says, which is sweet and milky a month before it is ripe, gradually consolidates — the sngar chang ing into atiroh, and the milk thickening Into the gluten and albumen of the fliur. As s on as this change ia nearly com pleted, or about a fortnight before it is ripe, the gtain of wheat contains the largest proportion of starch and gluten. If reaped at this time; the bushel will weigh most-, and will yield the largest quantity cf fine flour and the least bran. At this period the grain has a thin tkln, but if the cr >p stand longer the next natural step m the ripening process ia to cover the grain with a better protection —a thicker skin. A portiou of the starch is changed into woody fibre, with the necessary consequence that the weight of the husk is increased and the yield of fl^ur' diminished Theory and practice, the writer sayn, indicate about a fort night before it as fully ripe as tho proper time for casing wheat .Wo think, however, that he lays down tio hard and fast a rue Beyond a doubt, the ben time for cutting wheat is when thu grain oontaics tho 'leasfc proportion o* bran thelargest proportion of a'aroh amd giuttn.) but the time bet .re full tipoaeas, at wh oh this takes place must, we think, depj! 8 much on tho weather. Long practice ia the best guide, but for all that soieu'ifio reasons ace wel worth knowing*

LONGBEACH ROAD BOARD

A meeting of the Board was htld on I ' Friday— Present— MeasraJ. Grug(Ohair- [ man), J. Daves, J. Williams, J. Bishop and S. Chapman. CORBRBPONDBKCJE. A letter Was received from Messrs Bellamy and Remington stating that they had omitted to include extra length for fords m their tender. —The Board decided that they could not make any alteration after tender had been accented. WaTERTON OEMIIERY. The Surveyor stated that the Boird h*d been advised that they had no potter to give grants m aid to Cemetery Boards. It was resolved to acquaint Mr T. Taylor with the advioe. surtbyor's rbfort. The Surveyor's roport was read as follows:— Wilson's road, n^ar mouth of river. — In company with Mr Bishop, we inspected the two roads leading towa ds the- mouth of the river. The one to the north is of no use for giving access to Mr Wilson as it does n>t conneot with hia aection. With regard *o the lower road, we have invited tendoro for doing two portions, the one being the big oat ting giving access to the seotion, the other for making road passable further on to the riverbed. For the general publio it Is of little use doing one without the other. The first-mentioned wlil, of oonrse, satisfy the applioant. We may state that at present there are no fund* for the work. (2) Shepherd's road.— The oonst'uot for metalling from aide drain is beintj pro oeeded with and will be finshed shortly. (3) Longheaeh road.— The metalling of portion between Dawson's road and Wftterton road is just upon completion —the portion near Willowby is also being proceeded with though not satisfactorily, a portion has been condemmed on account of the qaaniity of earth with the shingle. (4) Surveyor's road.— The contractor is at work metalling this road. We invited tenders for repairing and re-erecting bridges on this road nnd as authorised at last meeting the Chairman accepted a tender at £16 for the work.— The erec tion of ihe large bridge has been com pleted; (6) Boundary road —The con tractors are ezpeoting to have this work compV* ! s. week. (6) Graham's road. — The metalling of this road is completed : We have let the (fearing out of drain, brought before the Boprd by Mr Griffiths at last meeting. <7) Pomp.— We have had a Californian pump made and have also procured the necessary home power. Clause 1. — Consideration was postponed till the annual nveting of ratepayers, tenders \,o bo returned unopened

Clause 3. — BoarJ approved of Sur veyor's action, and stated that*no pay ments would be imdo on shingling con traota unless quantity and quality speci fied was put on the road.

Clause 4 — The Surveyor was Instructed to extend the contract to the cross road.

The remaoder of the report wai adopted. —

OffAIMOSS BOAD. The Surveyor was instructed to met* the peaty places on this road.

WINBIOW ROAD. A oalvert on this road was ordered to bo taken up. INSURANCE. Ft was decided to alter lmuranoe on •fficea, &c, to £300, and etables to £50 BIRD NUfSANCB. Resolved to write to the Upper Ash burton Road B:ard nskitig If they wonH ba wllliug to contribute half coat to wards taking birds heads and eggs from Tinwald Town Diß'rict. TAYMRNTa Af^er passing accounts to the amount of £254 83 lid, the Board adjourned to Friday, Mtrch ,11th.

TELEGRAPHIC NEWS.

BRITISH AND FOREIGN.

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THE LONDON SOCIALISTS

London, January 17. Bodies of Socialists attended church at Batteisea, St Pancras, and Ber mondsey yesterday, and hissed when the prayers for the Queen were read.

A STRANGE REPORT.

It is reported that two officers of the Indian Army have been arrested m Moscow as spies.

MONTENEGRO ARMING.

Constantinople, January 16. A continued extensive increase m the armaments of Montenegro has been carried on.

AFFAIRS IN AFGHANISTAN.

Calcutta, January 16. News from Afghanistan reports that the Ghilzai tribes have again defeated the regiments of the Ameer's troops, near Ghuznee, and that there are signs that preparations are being made for a fresh rising m the spring.

(Received January 18th, noon ) A BISHOPRIC DECLINED. London, January 17- The Rev. F. W. Goodwyn, vicar of St. Andrews, Harrow, Sheffield, who accepted the vacant bishopric of Bathurst, N.S.W., has npw withdrawn his acceptance of the. appointment.

WRECK OF THE CENTURION.

Sydney, January 17 The barque Centurion, which was wrecked yesterday at North He^d, was outward bound, m tow of the tug. The warp connecting the two vessels broke, when the Centurion drifted on to the rocks, and disappeared m half an-hour. The vessel was not insured,

RAILWAY ACCIDENT.

At Petersham to-day a -goods train ran into a passenger train, causing dam age to the extent of and block ing the line for several hours. No one was injured by the accident.

THE NEW MINISTRY.

Sir Henry Parkes is engaged m forming a Ministry. It is not yet com pleted, but as far as is known, it will be composed of the following members : — Sir Henry Parkes. Premier and Colonial Secretary; Mr. W. J. Foster, Attorney General; the other members, whose offices arc not yet allotted, being Mr G. H. Reid, Mr Francis Abigail, Mr T. N. Young, Mr VV. Clark, Mr J. Inglis, Mr G. A. Lloyd, and Mr J. T. Burns. Parliamentwillbeopened by Commission to-morrow and then adjourned for the re-election of Ministers.

(Received January 18th, lpm) \ '' Hobakt, J»au>ry 18. Ut Justice Giblins, who had been ill for some time, died yesterday.

AUSTRALIAN.

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EARLIER MAILS.

; - - Ms^BoujiNß, January 18. ' An express 'tWin between Adelaide an<J Melbourne, commences running to r morfpw. By this means ' mails between the two cities will be delivered a day •arlier than hitherto.

SPORTING.

TIMARU RACING CLUB'S SPRING M EETING.

The following weights have been de clared for the above: — Hurdlh Raos, of bO sovb; one mile and a half. it 1b gt lb Borderman 12 5 Tenakoe ... 9 2 Moody ... 11 3 Opiwa ... 8 7 Panio ... 9 7 P*ddy ... g 0 Effigy ... 9. 2 T.RO. Cup, of 60-b.vs-; one mile and ft half. Quibble ... 9 9 Nelly ... f 8 Jack ... 9 7 Tasmania ... T 2 Fusil oer ... 812 Bed Robin 7 0 Borderman 010 Marmlon ... 6 10 Viking .... 7 9 Zealot .., 610 Summer Handicap, of 45 soys ; one mile and a quarter. Quibble ... 912 Tongariro ... 7 4 Jack ... 7 7 Red Robin 7 3 Melville ... 8 5 Zealot ... 612 Nelly ... 7 13 Mirmion ... 610 Viklnj; ... *7 10 Goldfijoh ... 6 JO Jactral ... 7 10 Locknaw .... 6 7 Tasmania ... ? 4 lmpu cc ... 6 5 Acceptances are due on February 1.

A FLOURISHING CLUB.

Dunidin, January IT. . At the annual meeting of the Dunedia Jockey Olub, the balance-sheet showed that the Olub had £i 222 as a credit balaqo a. Eaoh race meeting held had re turned a profit to the 01 ah, that on the autumn meeting bein? £2042. The Hon G. M'Lean' van re-eteoted President, and Mr Stopheneon vine-President. The pre sident, m the course of his remarks, said the totallsator was preventing; gambling, as young men did not rob their employers to invest on the tntaHsator.

INTERPROVINCIAL NEWS.

Auckland, January 17. The Wofleyan Conference opens to morrow. Tbere are three cin-Jidatss for the Presidency— the Rits W. Gittos, Oliver, and Williams. The first-named is expected to be elected.

The Supreme Court officials and (he police are besieged for tickets for admis< sion for to-morrow at Gaffrey and Perm c trial. A number of ladles have applied for them.

Over 200 people leave here for the Herekeno block to-morrow.

The Prew ib orglnp the severe punish ment of offenders found guilty of wilful neglect, or maliciously setting fire to norub or bosb, owing to (he many buah fices and the loss occasioned thereby. Wellington, January 17. In future the c flicers of the Postal and Telegraphic Dfpartment will not be allowed any com mission b on faea collected from thi public for other Depaitments, except m regard to work done for the Government Insuranoe Association.

The New Zanhnd Banks today de elded to reduce the interest ou fixed deposits for twelve months from six to five per cent.

A very slight shook of earthqtiako was felt yesterday morning.

The annual valuation of city properties, j'lafc completed, shows tha to'al amount is £275,851, being an Increase of £29 855 ovo? last year ' The WAt«r rate was £247,689, an inoreaee of £10,365. '(he balarcesheet of the Wellington Trust a"d Loan thmpany shows a credit of £5 30. In addition to £4050 p*<d a* interim dividend in' July, a farther dividend of five per cent is recom mended.

William 8, Orossley. charged with lar ceny of a watch and chair, was committed for trial.

Joseph E. G. Boworn, commercial traveller, Wellington, has filed a petition for divoroa from his wife, Mary MDonald Bowern, of Christchurob, on the ground of her adultery with Edward Thomai Kitchin, of Ohriflrcharbh.

Hokitika, January 17. An important discovery of a quarts reef ha* been nan do at the nor th-eastein slope of the Mount llangitoto, a few miles from the Ceder Creek reefs. The reef is said to be well defined, 15ft thick, and carries payable gold. The official assay will pro probably be known to^motrow. A number of leases have been pegged off and great excitement exists m Ross.

Dunedjn, January 17- An examination of the memorial being prepared for presentation to Messrs Ho Eel I and Hodgkins b.v the unemployed has led the Secretary of the Trades and Labour League to the conclusion that It is the work of one man, and that the signatures to it are not genuine.

A cablegram has been reoeived that the Bey J. Dunlop has acoepted the theo logical chair of the Presbyterian Synod. An o< her attempt to raise the big dredge was only partially successful. The uo wieldly vessel was, however, shifted to a perfectly safe spot, and as her decks are now dry, a day or two will likely see her afloat

Other eight fire brigades hard en tered for the competitions at the Inter colonial demonstration, which takes plaoe here next month.

By the fire at Normandy last night the United Insurance Company loses £920.

CHEESE MARKING.

The replies of the two winners of prises for cheese at the show recently held Uttoxe* ter, England, to tho following questions as to the mode of manufacture partioaiara of whloh formed part of the oertifioato of entry, hive been published :— (1) Heat at wh-ch the cheene was pat together. (2) Kitd of rennet a d quantity need per oheess. (3) Prooew of making. (4) How and when salted. (5) Time In process. (6) How kept. Winner of first priz*, Mr Luke Faux, New House, Sheepy, Athers tone :— (I) Night's and morning's milk together, at 80 degrees. (2) Rennet made from dty ekins, half a' pint pep cheese of 30 lbs. (3) fcaldad m ourd, and crashed by hand a->d screw press. (4) Salted the next morning. (5) Three days. (6) On boards and plaster fhor. Winner of the aeoond pr!?3, Mr John Balky, Jlectory Farm. Oheokley\ Tean, Stokerupon-Trent ;— (1) Add together night and morning's milk, and bring tq the heat of 90 degiess. (g) Add on moderate-siza table spoonful of Fulwod'a annatto and one of Baraford's rennet to every thirty gallons of milk, atir well together, cover over, and let stand for an hour. (3) Break fine with a cheese breaker, oover ever, and let stand for a short time for the aird to Blnk ; then take off the wbej, and put the cii'd Into a cloth m a drainer and after draining wrap it m the oloth and press slightly for two hours catting the curd m pieces twioe or thrice daring that time to allow the whey to eaoapo. (4) Weigh the curd and grind it, and to every 20 lbs of fresh curd add 6J czi of salt and 5 lbs of set curd, pre viously salted, mix well together, and put Into the vatn and press slightly a few hours then turn into a dry oloth, and presa a while, after .which put into a warm holier all night, (g) In the morning put m press again, and dry oloth twice a day until the oheere beomes drj , wbioh will be m two or three day*. (6) The cheese when dty, is taken Into a oloae, . warm room (when: convenient) for five or six weeks,, and tnrned dailyi, thea removed > into a.colder room to ripen, ietlll toroloff it every day. . "  *

Parity the blood, cleanse thb stomach, and sweeten the breath with Hop Bitters, l^rmef. t pan pp.' makg tho genuine, Ifead.. Quiet nerve and balmy sleep m Hop Bitters, for Bleepless ladies and invalidl, Amorioan Co. make the genuine. Notice,

THE ASHtfURro'IN (*UA±UMAIN, TUESDAY, JANUAHY 18, 1887.



TRY KIRKPATRICK'S NEW SEASON'S JAM. SPECIAL NOTICE. TTIRKPATRICK'S NEW SEASON'S J\_ JAM is made from 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 freßh fruit. KIRKPATRICK'S NEW SEASON'S JAM is the most delicious preserve m the market. Do not be persuaded to buy cheap and inferior brands of Jam, the remains of old stock, which must be sold at any price, but ASK for KIRKPATRIOK'S NEW SEASON JAM, and see that you get it THE BEST 18 ALWAYB THE CHEAPEST. Kirkpatriok's New Season Jam is th» btst. CAUTION. None is genuine unless our name is ■tamped on each tin, and has our registered Trade Mark "Lord Nelson' on the label S. Kirkpatrick & Co. MANUFACTUEERS, NELSON, N.Z. 12 9



Special Advertisements. W. P. HAJ&NAFOBD, Burnott street, opposite %< Mail" Office) L'INSMITH AND METAL-PLATE WORKER, LI7IBHKS to infom the public of *V Ashburton an 4 , the surrounding listriota that he keeps m stock or can 4ANUFACTURE TO ORDER aJi de- criptions of TINWARE for FARM or DAIRY purposes ; also, all. REPAIRS of ivy nature promptly executed m a skilful nanner. All goods sold at lowest remunerative wioes A Trial solioiteb. HORSE-HAltt and BEESWAX bought n any quantiij forOASH. 11 73 PUBLIC NOTIOrS. IN retiring from the Tailoring Business no long and suocesßfully carried on by nae under tbe style of Oralghe*d and Co., [ beg most heartily to thank the many kind friends and patrons who have so liberally supported me during the time I have resided In Ashburton, also to inform them and the public generally that I have disposed of my business to Mr Hugh 0. Oralghead, who comes to New Z^aand well recommended with over thirteen years praotloal ezperienoe, and all the latest and newest Ideal oonneoted with the trade. ALEXANDER OR AIG HEAD. Aihburton, January Ist, 1887. "DEFERRING to the above, I have It muoh pleasure In Intimating to the residents of Ashbnrton and surrounding district that I have decided to settle m Ashburton, and hope by strict attention to business to merit the same favorable support whloh hat been extended to my brother. The Ashbarton Tweeds being quite equal, and m some respects superior to Imported goods, I frill support the local industry as far as the requirement* of business will permit. Fix, Style, and Wobkmasship Guaranteed. HUGHO ORAIGHBAD Ashburton, January Ist, 1887. 12 HUSBAND AND WIFE. Thh Husband. Dear wife, I am weary of Beeing You toil every day for your bread, While I*am a poor helpless being ; •Tis often I wish I we;e dead. Yon ne'er were accustomed to toiling, Your hands were once white like the anow; While I watch you work night and morning Your movements seem wearied and slow* The Wifßi Dear husband, give over yonr worry, My work se*ms like labor, I ween, Bnt I am never compelled, dear, to hurry How I use Ferriman's Washing Machine. It lightens by two-thirds my labors, And makes all my garments bo clean, That onr clothes are tho envy of neighbors Who adore Ferriman's Washing Machine TO THE WIVES AND MOTHEKS OF ASHBURTON AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC OF NEW ZEALAND, In presenting to the public of Ashbutton the marvellous STEAM WASHER, I believe I am conferring a boon of incalculable worth on every wife and mother m this beautifu 1 land, an whom that most important function of every household devolves, known (and hithorto dreaded) as washing clothes of every de- scription. By the nue of this Machine, this diatastef ol and alavieh work is entirely relieved of its drndgery, and made a source of pleasurable exercise. The unequalle 1 qualities which it possesses of thoroughly blmcriag the clothes giving them an unparalleled-whiteness, and its narmlees action npon delicate and colored fabrics, nnder it peoaliarly useful and popular. The saving qualities of tha Machno qnite m keeping with its other m n iito.ious features. Any p?rsoa who will give it a prac- tical teßt will be unquestionably convinced that from an EDONOMIOAL stmdpoint it is unsurpassed and unequalled. The consump- tion of fael iB materially reduced. The saving effected m this ite>n alone will m one year equal the price of the Machine. As it only entails the consumption of two-thirds the amount of soap wed m the ordinary way of waehing, this item of ec nomy is self-evident to every person. The greatest swing, how. ever, is effected m the' wear and tear of the clothes. Every intelligent individual knows that th * usr of the washboard wears tin vAriorm fabrics more than anything else, and ts thn marvellous Ft e*m Washer renders its ns« absolutely unnecessary, and thereby ob- viates almost e:>tirel> the necessity for " clothes mending," its saving qualities iv thi< particular will be at once apparent and appre- ciated. JBut all its Bavin t qualities of a financial clmracter are eclipsed, and dwindle into insig- nificance, when we take into consideration the frail, delicate, and weakly condition of thousands of wi?es and mothers who are forced to tax their energies and waste their limited strength m Jtke. old way of washing; but who may, by the use of its magical pro- perties, do the work without any fatigue to their feeble bodies, and with infinite satisfac- tion and pleasure to their minds, This, more than any desire or expectation on the part of the inventor to make money out o the article, was the prime object he had m view. From the marvellons re&nlts obtained from its nse, however, and the unbounded and enth< ; si- astic commendations from dvoryone having nsed it since its introduction to the public, as the annexed list of names of persons wko have purchased the machine and are willing to testify to its meats, will folly attest, tho advertiser has defined it wise, m order to place this incomparable article of household use more prominently before the intelligent people of the district, to give the postal address of a few of the buyers, m order that an unprejudiced and entirely impartial opinion of its intiinsic value, may bo readily obtained by anyone desirous of getting snch information from actual users and purchasers, who will un- doubtedly be best calculated to give a just estimate of its value. Mrs Herbert, Seafield: MrM. Bruce, Sofleld Mr Collison, Beafield Mr D. Koss, Lauriston Mr G. T. Marriott. Ashburton Mr T. Olaridge, Aehburton Mr W. Oharlton, Ashburton Mr Bradbnry, fltshbnrton Mr H. Hudson, Elgin Mr J. Lloyd, Newlands Mr E. Thomas, Wakanui Mr A. Frisby, Afhbnrton Forks Mr S. Chapman, Willowby Mr G-. Orico, Willowby Mr J. Williams, Willowby Mr J. Hcflrn. Ealing Mr A. McLeod, Tinwald Mr W. Anderson. Flemington. O. O. Foo>B, Alford Forest Boad Pot°r Lownie, W»kanci William Brown, Wakinni J Johnstone, Trevoiton O-arles Ward, Ashbnrton William Ba\ lie, Asb burton C'harle? Powke, Ashburtoi An rew Dnwßon, Waterton Jtbn Small, Wheatatone J H. Carl ton, Moint Somers | And 131 others m all parts of the district. DIRECTIONS FOR USE. Fteep the clothes over night, then wring } them out. Soap a'l the dirly parts well. When the water is boiling violently, which will at once bn evident by heavy and foaming Buds rising to tbe top of the machine, take out tbe clotbes and put them at once into clean water (?*b the dirt is liaole to set, and difficult to remove if this is neglected). After this, rinse and put them m blue water. Prints and Ginghams, soap same as whits clothes. Put them all mat once ; when water is boiling «turn for five minutes. If water is riot boiling, but very hot, turn eight minutes. Lace. Curtains, wet and- soap them, 'put them m a pillow slip ; tie them up. Turn for ten or fifteen minutes, Cold water will do for wetting all the above. * Woollen Blankets. Wet m warm water Soap and put them m tyose. 'When tbe water boili torn ten minute*. Rinsojn warm water. Red Flannels. Wet them m warm water. When water is jnat ready to boil, turn for dne minute. Rinse m warm water, for white flannels torn for five minutes . Hose. Ladies' and Children's Hose, highly colored,, mnpt n,ot be put into boilintr water, : bnt haye good $nd jboti Turn one minute, if not hjghjy Qoferia tnru five minutes. ' ■ ' j * i SoleAireJit, Ashburton, ?ob"bXle, A Good WireHcCcimick BINDER. A second-hand Wood's STRIJSG. F.FBBEIMAN ,



Special adTertlsenents. H. J. WOOD AND CO. FRIEDLANDER'S BUILDINGS, East Street. NEW "GOODS Just opened out. PHOTO Frames, Fire Screens, Writing Desks, Work Boxes, Photo Albums, Bcrap Albums, Writing Albums, Docu- ment Baskets, Letter Olips, Inkstands, Pen Knives, and every description of Fancy and Commercial Stationery. We have also a large Rock of Brown Wrapping Paper. Grocers' Grey Bags, also Confectionery nnd Fruit Bags. New Books .and New Music by every mail steamer, Subscribers supplied with English, American, and Continental Newspapers and Magazines immediately on arrival of mail Special attention is given to all orders for Bookbinding, Printing, Engraving, and Lithography. Specimens on view. Special Discounts allowed to Library ai.d ir'ihool Committees. Catalogues and Lists on application. Any Book waned which may bo tem- porarily out of stock will be immediately procured from our Christchurch Establish- ment, the stock of which is one of the largest and best assorted m the colonies ; or from our London Agenoy by direct mail steamer. H.J.WOOD&CO. Booksellers, Stationers, Printers, and Bookbinders, STATIONERS' HALL, ASHBURTON. We have pleasure m calling attention to our large and well-assorted stock of Sheet Music, comprising the latest and most popular Songs, Dances, and Piano- forte Solos. Teachers and others will find a useful assortment of the most approved Methods and Studies for Pianoforte Practice and Singing Pianos by cele- brated makers, which may be either purchased on tho deferred payment bjs- tem or hired for any length of time. Violtas, Cornets, Flutes, Accordions, Concertina?, Harmoniums, Organs, and Braßs Instruments. H. J. WOOD ft CO. MOUNT SOMERS COAL PIT. COAL CAN NOW BE HAD AT THE ABOVE PIT ♦ FOR CMGHT SHILLINGS PER TON, Or m Ashburton at SEVENTEEN SHILLINGS PER TON, By the Truck. FOB CASH OinLY. E. F. WRIGHT. o°3l Roy's Wife of Aldivalloch On 26th and 27th January. WILDING AND LEWIS, TJARRISTERS AND QOLIOITORS. JJ _ F. WILDING, NOTABT POBLIO. Offices: Next " Mail " Office, Burnett-st., Ashburton. Mr Wilding will attend the sittings of the Ashburton <"ourtu on Tuesday and Fridays, and may be consulted personally on these days. The firm Is now represented m Ash- burton by Mr Clayton, an English Solioitor of considerable experience, who will be m daily attendance at the office to receive instructions *nd confer with dents. *100 8 WHITE, CAYGILL, & CO., BARRISTERS AND SOLICITORS, J. W. WHITE, Notary Public. NOTICE jo hereby given that the undersigned, Messrs White and O. (White. Smithson, and Raymond), of fimaru, and John A. Cwqim.; of Ash- burton, have this day entered into Partnership an Barristers and Solicitors, at A»hbuTtou, under tba style of "White, OaygUUnd On." Mr J. W. White, will attord the sittings of the Courts at Ash- nttcn. WHITE & CO., JOUN A. OAYGILL. Money to lend m any sums on approved freehold security. (ffices: Bullock'a Arcade 10*$03 A CERTAIN CUitE FOR BALDNESS, HICKMAN'S Eclipse Hair Producer. ( Registered) PRIObT 4s. ANEW DSC>VERYfor the growth of Hair on the Uead nnd Face j for removing and preventiug Dandruff, and arresting the Fall of the Hair. It cures any Disease of tho Scalp, and causes new growth on the head a^ter being bald for yours None genuine wiliout the trademark md signature— JOUN HIOKMAN To be obtained at all Chemists,



Wanted. WANTED KNOWN— Washing and Wangling done either by the day or dozen. Mangling 2d per dozen. — Address ©n application at "Guardian" Office. 880 WANTED known— Clearing Sale now on at Melford Houeo.— H. E. Begebß, East street. 1§35 WANTED for a Station a strong ftotive BOY; duties milking, gardening, &o. Apply before 4 p.m. Saturday, 22 ad, to Mr E. Cookson, SUbles, Ashbnrton. 1 113 Shentlemans to spoken wi' her On 26th and 27th January. WANTED a Good General Servant. Apply office of this paper. 1 117 WANTED To Let- 400 Acres (more or less) of STOOKING and FORKING.- For particulars apply Gko. Gbios, Willowby. -*' 1 114 WANTED CASH— New Currants 5Jd ; Valencia", 6d ; Sultanas, 7d ; Elemes, 7d ; Muscatels, Is 6d ; I^l b boxes New Figs, 8d ; Whito Sugar, 2|d. JAB. McGregor, opposite tho Arcade. WANTED Known— Ladies' Silk Gloves, 6d ; Girls' Hose, 3d and 6d ; Girls' Silk Gloves, 3d and 6d ; beat Alpaca, s£d per yard ; Ladieß' Dust Clonks, 7s fid ; Dress Stuffs, 2£d, 6£d, 9d£, ll£d— At H. O. Skqeb's Great Clearing stale. 1 98 THURNITURE— To meet the times, W. Jj DAVIS, Cabinetmaker, East street, Ashbnrton, is now selling Furniture of all kinds cheaper than ever. Chest of Drawers, £1 5s ; Spring Couches, £1 5s Every other article equally oheap. All new furniture at second-hand price. 804 PIANO FOR SALE.--Quite new ; to be sold At half price. For parti- culars apply not later than Saturday, 22nd instant, to J. U. Brooks, Music Teacher, Ashburton 1 105 WANTED KNOWN —Come and see the Great Bargains we are giving during our Clearing Pale. — H. C. Segers, Mil ford House. 1 21 Special Advertisements. Bee Hives. FOR SALE, a number of Bar framed BEE HIVES, a' a very 'ow price. GEO. JAME-ON. IJ4O Ashburton. HORNPBY REAPER AND TWINE BINDER. FOR SALE, a new Machine, with phear carrier and transport wheels com- plete. Price low. GEO. JAMESON, 1% Ash burton My foot is on my native heath, and my name is Macgregor Oddfellows' Hall. MRB MANHIBE, FANCY GOODS WAREHOUSE, Saunders' Buildings, East street. FANOY STATIONERY, Toys, and Christmas Presents m variety. Christmas Cards, &c, &c. Ladies' and Children's Pinafores and Aprons, &c , &c. 9624 Ashbnrton A. & P. Association Show. ASHBURTON TO THE FRONT. Grand Show OV A SFBDRTON ITAN UfAOTU RED J\. ILL TWEEDS, TARTANS BLANKETS, FLANNELS FINGERING WOOLS SHIBTINGS, DRESS TWEEDS COLORED FLANNELS NAVY SERGES CRICKETING FLANNELP, &c. All the above Goods have been PURCHASED BT ANDREW OE,R And will be offered for sale immediately after tht Christchurch Show (where they will be exhibited^. These Goods are admitted to be superior )o anything of tho kind ever offered a Ashburton, both for style, finish, and quality. Orders for suits Bhould be givon at once to secure the best patterns.* ANDREW ORR



c Victoria House. IN Cbneequence of Requis te Alte r ations to Premises, which will afford greater froiliti<s for conduct! g our rapidly increasing business, it has boon found necessary to Greatly Beduce our Hock within he next few weeks. J arge nnd liberal Reductions are now made m every Department. Holders of Glassware Gift Coupons are requested to present the same m early bb convenient to enable the Oift Dstribution to be satisfactorily closed. DIMANT~^; COE, GENERAL DRAPER*, OLOmiERS, Ac, East and Tnncred streets, Ashburton. NEW YBAR_PRESENTS. FROM A PENNY THIMBLE T ) AN EIGHTY GUINEA PIANO. BEST Possible Value m PIANOS, ORGANS, and HARMONIUMS, on easy Monthly Payments. Second-hand Pianos from £12, New Pianos, iron frame, full trichord, from £35 m\ Come and See the UNPARALLELED SHOW OF DOLLS all eorts and sizos. GLASB and BASKE TWARE, beautiful Plush Brackets, and Mirrors JAPANESE GOODS and NICK-NACKS of all descriptions. - PRIZE and REWARD BOOKS. LOWEST POSSIBLE PRICES. Schools Liberally dealt with. H^MrJONES



NOTICE TO THE LADIES OF ABHBURTON. MRS PAULHSGphas REMOVED to WALTON COTTAGE, Grebn Lahe, Hamjpstbad. 145 TOWLE'B PENNYROYAL AND STEEL PILLS FOR FJ&MALES quickly correct all Irregularities, and tolUve the distressing symptoms so pre- talent with the sex. Boxes li lid and It 9d, of all Chemists and Patent Medicine Vendors. Prepared only by The Lincoln and Midland Counties Drag Co., Lincoln, England. Wholesale of all the Wholesale Houses. Beware of Imitations. CAUTION TO POACHEBS. IN consequence of so much Poaching of Trout from the Lagmbor Creeks. I hereby give notice that anyone found so i doing will be prosecuted ; and further, that a reward of £20 will be paid to any person who wilt give , BHch information as shall lead to the conviction of such offenders. . DONALD McLEAN, | H*3S Lagmhor: T HAVE to give notice that the Partner- JL thip hitherto existing between Mr Wynn-Williams and myself has been dissolved, and I am now carrying on business on my own account m Hereford street Chamber*, opposite to Morten's Hereford Hotel. E.D-WD. R. DEACON, BARRIBTER, SOLICITOR, A NOTABY PUBLIC. I have MONEY TO LENOin large and small sums at lowest rates cf interest 1 51 EUWD. R. DEACON. r -r r J j ■ Twenty Years' Practical Experience In London. rA. HARROW, Pianoforte Maker, • 186, Cashel etreet, Obristchurob, will VISIT A vSH BURTON on or about JANUARY 18th, to Tune and Repair Pianafortes American Organs Har- Boriiums, etc Orders received by Messrs Wood and Co. Stationer* and Masio-selltrs, Aehburton, and Messrs Gates and Son. 0 A . H. holds first-olacs Home and Colonial Testimonials. 12t126 HEW ZEALAND CLOTHING FACTOR f THE NEW GOODS FOR THE SUMMER SEASON ABB NOW OPENED OUT. The Stock is THE LARGEST & BEST SELECTED m THE TOWN, And the variety of Style and Patterns m Men's, Youths', and Boys' Clothing leaves nothing to be desired. Thousands of Men's and Boys Suits, newest styles. Trousers and Trousers and Vests manufactured of New Zealand Tweeds, Every garment warranted shrunk Overcoats, Waterproof Coats and Leggkugs m great variety Hate, comprising every new style worn „ Children's Jersey Suits, Children's Mon- of-War Suits Gentlemen's Hosiery, Scarves ; Oxford Jegntta and White Shirts Bagi, Portmanteaus, and Travelling Bog* Ihe celebrated WERTHBIM SEWING MACHINE. Timo Payment*. U V CLO 1 : HJiVd FACTORY,