The Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. SATURDAY, JUNE 11, 1887. EXTERMINATION OF RABBITS.

The question of effectively dealing with the rabbit nuisance being one of considerable interest to the colony at large, it is but natural that many ways of ridding the country of the destruc tive rodent have been proposed. It has been advocated m many quarters to inoculate the rabbits with a disease, which by reason of its communicability, would effect the desired end, and we notice that the Government has been instituting enquiries as to the practi cability of introducing a fatal contagious disease amdng the rabbits. Some papers were laid before the House during the last session of Parliament relating to correspondence which has passed on the subject between the Government, the Agent-General, Sir J. Hector, and Professor Brown. In August last, Mr Xance, M.H.R., wrote to ihe Colonial Secretary, suggesting^ that the Agent-General should be in j.tructed to put himself m communica tion with M. Pasteur or any one else who was likely to find a solution of the question. A suggestion having been made to introduce, among the rabbits a swine-disease known as red-measle, Sir J. Hector writes to the Government pointing cut that very careful investi gation would require to be made be fore taking action, He thinks by the red-measle is meant a very formidable disease known as the " swine plague," which m 1877 m the United States caused a loss^of two millions. The States Government appointed a Com mittee to investigate the disease, and from their report it appears that it can be^ communicated to several other animals, among which is the rabbit and also the sheep. This was effected by artificial inoculation ', but it does not appear that there is any evidence of its ever having spread naturally to either pf these animal?, m the United States. The Government asked the Agent- General to institute enquiries, and he replied, on the 20th of October, that m the July previous he had intended going over to Paris, to see M. Pasteur, because that gentleman would require,be fore expressinganyopinion, explanations as to the rabbit pest, wh«ch could only be given viva voce. Sir F. D. Bell, how ever, found it impossible to get away to Paris, but he made enquiries m London with the result of always coming back to the same point, — viz., thar, to introduce so formidable a disease as red-measles was a very dangerous thing to do and might end m immense losses not only among the sheep, but among the pigs of the colony. Writing again m December, the Agent-General en closes a copy of a letter he had received from Professor G. T. Brown, one of the scientific officers of the Agricultural Department of the Privy Council. Pro fessor Brown expresses a very strong conviction of the inexpediency of any attempt to introduce a fatal contagrous desease among the rabbits, and the Agent-General seems to be of opinion that the Government should rest satisfied with the 'advice. It seems evident, at any rale, from the opinions of scientific men which have been obtained, that it would be m th? highest degree risky to introduce any disease without a most thorough investigation as to where it was likely to end.

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Tbe annual prizes m connection with St Stephen's Sunday Sohool will be distributed m the Sohoolroom to-morrow afternoon at 3 o'clock. Parents of the ohildren and members of the congregation interested m the school are cordially invited to be present. It is notified that poisoned grain for rabbits is being laid on the Hangitata Island between the Railway and Traffio bridges, and that phosphorized grain can be obtained m large or smalliqaantities on application to the Sheep Inspector Ashbnrton. » Since prohibition went into eff tot m Raleigh N. 0., the largest saloon has been tamed into a Bhoe faotory, whioh employs.more men than all the dram-shops combined.

The Jubilee Committee met on Thursday evening m toe Borougb counoil Chambers and got through a large amount of work m regard to the sohqolsand trade sooieties prooession, Ac, o! wbioh the following is a resume:— Mr Steele's offer to make a quantity of small flags], for .the sohool children was accepted with thanks. —It was arranged that a bullook should be roasted whole at the saleyards grounds, an advertisement to be inserted Jn the papers asking for a gift of one to the Committee. — It was decided sot to have a liquor license issued for the grounds tor the jubilee day, but the Committee would arrange for refresh* ments for the* school children free, and also for adults at alow rate.— Mr G. F. Soott was appointed Marshal of the procession, m conjunction with Messrs W. H. Hueen and J. Tuoker. — Mr Eneen promised to arrange for the whole of the children the National Anthem some time during the day, they to be accompaniedj.by.the bands present if possible.— A sub-committee was appointed to interview Colonel Bailey on Friday respect ing the Volunteers being able to march m the prooession m uniform, — The trades and Booieties procession to muster rat 10 o'clook m the vioinity of the Templar Hall, West street; and all the sohool children to meet at the Borough sohools-as they arrived, the children to be all requested to provide them selves with pannikins or mugs.— A sub-com mittee consisting of Messrs 0. Reid, Kneen, J. Tuoker, M. Stitt, Scott, and J. Maolean Dunn was appointed to arrange details of children's sports, games, &c.-— The Gas Com. pany to be asked to supply coke for roasting the bollock, and;, tar for the bonfire. — A quantity of correspondence was read and disposed of, and the Committee then ad journed, next meeting to take place on Saturday evening m the Borough Counoil upper room.

The "Timea " of Friday morning says :— Yesterday two acute lawyers and a very able and experienced Judge were engaged for upwards of an hour m the Supreme Court endeavouring, without success, to ponetrate the abyssmal gloom m which the genius of the Ashburton Resident Magistrate had en shrouded a Bomewhat simple oase. It Bp peared that a farmer named O'Lougblin employed a oertain Mr Hudson to thresh his wheat. O'Loughlin was dissatisfied with Hudson's performance of the work, and brought an aotion for negligenceiinjthe Ash. burton Court, recovering £40 damages and ooets. Hudson, thinking the judgment unjust, appealed. Mr Baddeley's statement of the oase was very long, and abounded with hard words and technioal phraseology; but he unfortunately omitted to give the Court the slightest intimation of the grounds of his deoision. Both counsel engaged;endeavonred to elucidate, the Magistrate's meaning, but the Judge professed himself utterly unable to give judgment on snob a; case, and ordered certain specific questions to be answered by the R.M.

The •• Wanganui Herald " has the follow ing : — " It is said that m the event of the Waitotara seat being out out by the fteprasen* tation Commissioners, the Hon Mr Bryoe will retire into private life. It jb an open seoret tharfor some time past Mr Bryce'a health has not been of the.best, and that but for his duty to his party he would have preferred to have given up politics some time ago."

As the ship Oamaru was sailing into the harbor at Oamaru yesterday an apprentice named Earnshaw fell from the rigging and was killed. His back was broken.

. Jani9B Anderson was oomtniUed for trial at Chrißtohurbh yeoterday for stealing a bag containing £6 103 m oash, and a £5 cheque. The bag was dropped m the street by Mrs Martin. Anderson, who was m a good situa tion and not m want of money, pioked it ap and cashed the cheque, whioh was Bfgned by Martin.

Photographs are "sometimes taken of the Amerioan President and Mrs Cleveland on Sundays while they sit m their pew at church by artists, who, armed with oameras^looate themselves m the gallery. The colored people of the United States have a medical college and a college of dentistry. This year 10 students graduated at the medical college m Nashville and three at the dental college* It has been found that male prisoners cannot, with safety to their health, be im prisoned, separately, for a longer period than eight months. Curiously enough, female convicts can bear solitary confinement fforu r months longer.

We are very glad to learn (says the "Pal] Mall Gazette ") that there is good ground for hope, or rather for belief, that Mr Frank Vizetelly, the brave artist who was supposed to have perished with the ill-fated expedition of Hioks' Pasha, is alive and held m captivity at Khartoum. A Sjtian Greek has anlved at Cairo with the apparently trustworthy report that among the Europeanjprisoners there is one "short, stout man, with a full beard. w lasses," whom the speaker believes to c the artist accompanying Hicks Pasha. "W congratulate the family ot Mr Vizetelly upon the excellent news, and we trust that their relative may get safely back m due time to thrill us with pen and pencil with bia ad v«injures] as a privatefcin the 'army of the MaEdi.

The town of Reni, the garrison of which is being reinforced by Russia, according to a recent cablegram, is a few miles west of Galatz, near the junotion of the}Pruth and the Danube, and consequently is the Roumanian frontier of Russia. It may be mentioned that the frontier of Russia toward the south-east is but lightly fortified, the Russians being evidently of opinion that they will be the attacking force m any way m that quarter. Their German frontier, as op posed to their Austrian, is well fortified. Tramp, to gentleman m St.' James' Park . 11 Will you kind'.y'allow me to glanoe at your paper for a moment, sir ? lam anxious to gee the weather [predictions." Gentleman, handing him the paper: "Certainly. Are you interestedjin thereafter ? " Tramp : " Yes, sir ; I |live prinoipallyJlon windi and I want to find k what I'm to have for dinner to-day." The best periodical for ladies to take monthly and from which they will reoeive the greatest benefit is American Hop Sitters.

MOUNT SOMERS GOSSIP

Last Tuesday the Roselle Brothers with their Surprise Company, paid a visit to Mount Somers, and delighted a large audience with their many entertaining items. The performance! ion the Roman Rings and on the trapes) were deservedly admired, and the comio songs furnished by the various membei j of the troupe were reoeived with muoh applause. Last night the bachelors of the neigh borhood gave a ball. There was a large attendance m spite of the threatening look of the weather; nearly a hundred persons gathered together, and danoing wbb vigorously indulged m. All the ar rangementa were most satisfactory, and the guests enjoyed themselves right merrjly. In fact, the entertainment «raa = the most sdooeisfal we have had for a long time. The musio, furnished by Mr J, Price, as also the oaterlng by Mr R Jones, deserve special notice. The party only broke up m the small hours of Saturday morning.

PARLIAMENTARY.

LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL.

Fbiday, June 10.

' The Ooanoil resumed at 3. p.m. , The Managers of the Conference re ported they had oome to a settlement over the Government Loans to Local Bodies Bill, and thdir report was agreed to. The Council again adjourned, and at 5 p.m. Parliament was prorogued to July Bth by a Commission composed of Mr Waterhonse, Mr Buokley, Mr Balllie, and Mr Reynolds, m the presenoe of some twenty Councillors and forty mem bers of the Lower House.

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.

Fbiday, June 10. The Honae met at 11 a.m. QUESTIONS. Replying to questions it was stated that the purchase of land at North Head, Auck land, for a torpedo shed had noi yet been completed ; that arrangements would be made providing for periodical payments nnder the deferred payment system being made through post offices, as well as by ordinary methods j that Government oonld not entertain the Idea of selling land on which tha Wellington Post Office lately dr.troyed by tire, stood ; no defi nite statement oonld as yet be made as to the re-baildlngof the Post Office ; that Government was not yet In a position to open New Zealand ports for the importa tion of stock, but tho Colonial Seoretary was oo t sideling the matter; that it it not desirable to grant long servioe medals to efficient Volunteers, such a praotioe not being followed at home j that Government could not consent to tax theatrical ticket*; that members would receive the earliest possible intimation of the alterations of their respective distriotß ; that the ques tion of contributions from the oolony to the Imperial Institute meat be dealt with by the next Parliament.

TRAVELLING ALLOWANCES. Mr Allwright called attention to a return whioh he had asked for, respecting travelling allowances »fld expenses of Ministers, whioh had only jaat been laid on the table, He wished to state that the total amount for the year, inoluding Ministers' salaries, w»s £13 146, whioh far exceeded the expenßaa of any Ministry which held offioe since he had a seat m Parliament, and whioh effectually proved they were not the economical Ministry they took credit for. The return had been oalled fo? on tha 6th May, bnt had on'y been laid on the table that diy, and It ivas evident the paper had been kept back by Minis ters till the last hour of the session. Mv Levestam defended the Ministerial allowanoei, and said they were very mode rate.

Sir R, Stout said the Grey Ministry m 1879 drew a larger amount for travelling allowances than the present Government did last year. Mr Allwright should have mentioned that the large expenses of the Minister of Minea were really i-iourred before last session. He contended that the present return was not excessive com pared with form9r Ministers'? So far aa some of the expenses were concerned, travelling was a loss to Ministers. LOAJ.S TO LOCAL BODIES, A message was received from the Coun cil insisting on a new olause m the Local j Bodies Loans Aot Amendment Bill. A Conference was appointed to meet the Council managera.on the Bill. The House rose at 1 o'clock. : Or resuming at 3.25. Sir J, Yogel gaid the Oonferanoa had agreed to the removal of the ret respective part of , the new olause of the Bill, but re fused to strike out thejwhole olause. He pointed out that the amendment as it stood made it inapplicable to local bodies, who had already applied for loans. He moved, pro forma—" That the amend ments be agreed to," m order that the House might express an opinion on it. He did not approve of the amendment, but would let the House deal with it. S.'r F. Stoot also disagreed with the amendment introduced by the Council. He thought It as well to postpone the Bill till next Bcssion.

MBjor Atkinson agteed with the in* gestlon.

The {motion that the amendment be disagreed with was then carried, and the Bill dropped.

MINISTERS 1 ALLOWANCES. A lengthy discussion enacted on Mr Allwrfght's motion m rflferenco to Minis ters' travelling allowances. Be Newman strongly ecmdemned the extra vaganoe of Ministers. Messrs Hatch nod Guinneßß defended the aotion of Government m travelling through the colony m order to ascertain the wants of the people.

PBOROGATION. A message was received from the Legis lative Council at 455 p,m. requesting the attendance of members to hear the Governor's proolematlon read proroguing Parliament, and the proceedings closed

KILLED BY SWALLOWING A "SQUEAKER"

Mr Wynne E. Baxter held an inquest at the Prince of Wales' Tavern Abour street, Mile End, recently, toacbing the death of Pery Wallace, aged elsjht years, late 30, Groavenor street, Mile End. Miss Theresa O'Brien, pnpll teacher at the Trafalgar Square Board Schools, stated that she was m the High street, Stepney, when she saw the deceased standing m the road. He waa patting his fingers down hid mouth, and was stamping with his foot. Witness caw his lips tnrn blue, and immediately took him into Dr Houohin'a surgery, Mr Edmund King Houohin, LJR.O.P., of High atreet. Step ney, said that, after deceased waa brought into his surgery^ he gave one gasp, and ■J* m * boat two minutes. Witness afterwards made a jiost mortem examina tion. On opening the windpipe, ho found ft "eqaeAker," with an (ndiarubber air ball attached, tightly wedged In the windpipe. The ball was no doubt sud denly drawn between the vcoal chords, thus forming the moßt parfeot plug that oould possibly be produced, shotting out all the possibility of the entrance of air into the lungs. " DeUh from suffocation" waa the verdict.

POLITICAL NEWS.

' [FBOMOOB OOaaiSPOKOBHX.J i Wellington, June 10. The free conference on the Govern* inent Loans to Loonl Bodies Bill failed to induce the Legislative Counoll to withdraw their amendment, and the House declining towoept It, the Bill was laid aside; This ooncluded the business of the session, and Parliament wai at Eve o'elook prorogued by commission -until FridWi^ Bth July ... :,,..,••...-•

"INTERPROVINCIAL NEWS.

. Wjbllingtok, June 10. The wionaw of; the three prizes offered by the proprietors of the .«« Evening Poati* for the best poems on hep Majeitf *t& jubilee are—First prize, J. L. Kelly. Auckland : second jpriza,A. M. Fergus son, WafiapaV *!* ***** JupPt ' The Wellington ttugby Union' hire passed a resolution giving power to tht referee to order off the ground any player »°r putßS the "spire's^ deolsionv ' v. f P^S? , bavll?g . dem »n<ied from th» Napier U Telegtaph " the name 0! tht correspondent who t3nt out the telegram re Hodge'a remarks at Auokland, the pro; prietpr.furnished the name of J. L. Kelly. Bub-edltorof the Anokland "Star." Mf Travera has now been lnstruoted to Issue a writ against Mr Kelly, claiming damage 5 ., ,...... *

»,, "~\ i. Qb«ymodth, Jane 10. The taking of evidence In the Wallsen* Inquiry is at length conoluded. Mr Blunt considered the management of the mint had been veiy lax In firing shot* when gas was being given off, and that sufficient otre had uot been taken to eeo thatpltoe* were properly dear of gaa before shooting. The evidence will be forwarded to WtU Hngton, .•

. _, Duhedin, June 10. The sum of ££?3 has now been ooHeotedv for the Maoandraw memorial fund. -.1 ■ William Taylor and A4a Cameron were committed for trial at the Polio© Couri^ this morning, the former for wilfully set ting fire to a bridge over the Silventream at Mooglel, and the latter for being A* accessory. Fiona the evidenoe It appeared that the bridge Id qneßtion wn a nuiUQOe to accuse 1 and some of his neighbor!, •■ it retarded the (rater, and In heavy ralne caused their lands to be flooded: ; ' ; An explosion of grv oooorred at thY Supreme Court building this afternoon, by wbioh Mr MoAHoter, Deputy Registrar, received a slight acorohiog, and Mr Hunter t who was him, fared rather worn. A corporation employe, looking for a sup* posed leak with a naked light, took.* plug from the main, and the explosion at onci followed; He himßelf was severely burned about the face.

TELEGRAPHIC NEWS.

BRITISH AND FOREIGN.

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CRIMES BILL.

Loiroow,; June 9. Mr Smith, First Lord of the Trea sury, has given notice to.* nature to morrow that the House fix a" period within which a Committee of the Whole shall report on the Crimes Bill. . •■:■;

N.S.W. VOLUNTEERS.

Mr Stanhope, Secretary for War, an nounced to the Commons to-day that the New South Wales volunteer?, #ho took part m the Soudan campaign, would be allowed to wear the Khedive bronze star. .

IMPERIAL INSTITUTE.

The ceremeny to be observed at the laying of the foundation stone of the Imperial Institute will exceed that dis played at the laying of the Colonial Exhibition foundation stone. A pavilion will be erected to accommodate 10,000 persons, half of whom will be the guests.

THE EGYPTIAN QUESTION.

The appointment of a successor to Judge Sarzlakdo at Cairo, over which Some difficulty has arisen with France* has been amicably arranged.

MR GLADSTONE AND COERCION.

Speaking at Cardiff, Mr Gladstone referred to cablemessages received from the colonies relating to meetings held there for the purpose of condemning Irish coercion. He contended that the colonies were entitled to express their opinion on a subject of such national importance. <

LONDON MARKETS.

Consols remain at 101^. Neft Zealand four per cent. Inscribed stock has declined to 99. The Bank of England returns show that the total reserve m notes and bullion is and i;s proportion to liabilities 47 per cent. At the wool sale to-day there was a fair demand. The sale catalogue comprised 8700 bales. Since the opening of the series 3000 bales have been withdrawn. Colonial breadstuff's and tallow are without quotable change.

AUSTRALIAN.

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RAILWAY BOARD.

Sydnby, June 10 - In the Legislative Assembly this afternoon, Sir Henry Parkes moved the second reading of the Railway Management Bill, Avhich provides for the appointment of a Board of Com missioners for a term of seven years, and gives the Ministry power of sus pending the Board without the autho rity of Parliament,

THE SOUTH AUSTRALIAN MINISTRY.

Adelaide, Jane 10. # Mr Play ford has ; succeeded m form, ing a Cabinet, which is composed as follows :— Premier and Treasurer—Mr Playf ord. Colonial Secretary— Hon. J. Y. Ramsay. Commissioner of Public Works— Mr A. Catt. Minister of Lands —Mr J. Coles. Attorney-General ~-Mr Kingston. The new Ministry will be fo 1 maliy sworn m to-morrow.

THE WINDSOR DISASTER.

Melbourne, June 10, The inquest m connection with the Windsor railway accident was resumed to-day, when the jury after deliberating six hours returned a verdict to the effect that the immediate cause of the acci dent was gross neglect of the driver Keath of the ordinary train m not bringing the train under cover at the home signal, and of Lang, the tuard, m not taking measures to protect the train. The jury blame Gedge, the stationmaster at Prahran, for not super vising the boy Blackburn, who had charge of the signals, and expressed disapproval of lads being placed it) such positions of importance,

fHB ASHBUBTON GUARDIAN, SATURDAY, JUNE 11, 1887.



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Wanted. "ITOtfNG Ladles' Journal for June.— X H. M. Jones. "TTTANTED— A General Servant, must YV be a good Cook and Laundress ; references required; Apply for address at Mail Office. ITT ANTED -Situation m Af hburton by ff a handy Man. Apply to this OreiQg References can be given. \TTANTED KNOWN. -That MRS VV MEEGH, Dressmaker, has Re- moved from Burnett street to premises m Cameron street, next Post Office. WANTED Known -Ashburton Wool ¥am, reduced to 2a 3d the Bundle, all Colors.— Obb is Alcokn's, Dissolution Sale. WANTED Known — Dressmaking, superior style and fit at rednoed prloe dnr'qrf sale. Orr and Alcorn's. WANTED KNOWN— Another Drapery . Sale just started, the laßt but least m prices. — H. O. Segebs, Melford House IfT ANTED KNOWN— The genuine last f f Sale is now on of Drapery, Cloth- ing, Boots, &c— H. O. Segers, Melford House. ' tTTANTED to dear out— Boya' Tweed VV Suits, horn 6s 6J. Mens' Suits, from 21b. At Dissolution Sale, Cbk and Aloobn's. WANTED known that HAVES & CO. have Large Stocks on hand. For further particulars see new advertisement inthis issue. WANTED known— l have just opened np a useful assortment of house- hold Orookery; Ironmongery and Brruh- ware. — James MoGbegob, Grocer, Eto. ( Tanored Street, opposite Arcade. WANTED KNOWN— Best quality Plushes 3s lid, Black Alpaca 4id, Double Width Sheeting 9£d, Children's Oashmore and Cotton Gloves 3d, Ladies 1 Handbags Is 6d dozen, Kid Gloves Gd, White Moleskin Is.— H. O. Seders, Mel- ford House, WANCED— Tendere for Grose Plough ing and Harrowing about 500 acres of Turnip Land at Corwar. Tenders close on MONDAY, 13th inst. For par- ticulars apply to John Spooneb. Coi-war.- --6 64



Mr Boikoly, Obristchnrch Mr \V. Harrison, Fernßido Mr Lee, Chrißtcnnrch Mr Gas r. Ferry Road * Mr John Nairn, Ellesmere Mr Atkinson, Ohristohurch Mr Baiton, Brooksife Mr Hevrinsou, Fendaltown Mr Charles Daweon, Halswell Bey Mr Bond, Lyttslton Mr Bhirlaw, Sydenham Mr Boyle, ELesnnre Mr Rogin, Greenpark Mrß. Cook, Springßton ■*-■.. Mr M. Forbes, Ta Tapn Mr Greaves. Line :1a . Mr H. Shaffer, Lincoln Mr Rudder, lai Tapa Mr James K'mber, Groenpark . . Mr John Wills. Prebbleton Mr Limerick, Tai Tapa Mr Tanner, Tai Tapa Mr Wright, Lincoln Mt Spencer, D© Mr Forest, Kitapoi i Mr Richards Do Mr Hall, Do Mr W. Dailey, Do MrMarnball, Do MrJomeaWard, Do Mr Abbott, snnr., 6t Albans Mr Abbott jinr., Do Mr D. Patchett, The Styx Mr Sam Lemon, Doylesttn : - Mr Waßhbournft, Dnnsandel Mr McLean, Greenoark ■ ' Mr W. H. Pratt, M ddleton Mr G. Bwaine, Greenpark Mr Hill, Doyleston Mr Leahy, Lakeside Mr CoDnor Mr Trott, Springston ■ " Mr Harvey, JiskaU Mr derrick, Greenpark Mr Qaaife, Halswell MrMoffat, Halswell Mr Walker, Dnnsandel Mr Clifford, Kilinoby Mr Peter Dmmmond, Rskaia - Mr D3al, Halawel" Mr Prebblo, Prebbleton . ' Mr Wicka, Baraham MrLoohhead, Dnnsandsl Mr T. Bhean, T»i Tapu ■ , . MrG. Mangin, Greendalo Mr James liudd Mr Jamea Brown, Dansandel Mr McMillan, King Street, tydeaham Mr Wills, Papanni Mr Eosther, Burnh*m Mr Ed. Curry, Opawa Mr Drapper, Her* ford Street Mr Jack- on , Sunnyoide Mr Graham, Kaiapoi Mr Chapman, Sydenham Mr Robt. Hall, Turkish B»th« Panlng Hoase, Papanul Mrs Edwards, Colombo Street Mrs Mills, Cashel Street Mr Turner, Ferry Boad Mra Wood, Hereford Street Mrs Myre«, Ronth Belt Mr Sincl'ir, Bpringston Mr Gammack, Spnogaton Mr McOleod, Dansandel Mr Irvine, Dunsandel Mr James Guild, Winchester Mr Mclntyre, Killinchy School Constable Flcwellen, St, Albans Mr Robt. Fleming, Port Inyy Mr Chan, Taylor, BroolreMe Mr John Barrett, Leeaton Mr Admore, St. Alb&ns Mrs Woodward, Heathcote Mnr Comer ford, Prebbietcn Mrs Button, Liohfi-ld Street Mrs J. Ware MrsTincent Mr Darlow, Geratdine Mr Waghorn, Little Akaloa Mr Griffin Heathcote Mrß C. T. Cooper, Oreyke Street Mr Gorton, Kyle School Mr J. M. Brodie, Amberley Mr James Low, Styx Mr Lindsay, Bootmaker, Wellington Mr A. Simpson, Kaiapoi Mr Barter, Templeton Mr B. White, Akaroa Mrs John Hall, Sydenham Mra H\ne«, Snmner Road Mr Qeo. Hart, '• Press " Mr T. W. Adams, Norwood Mrs Bridges, Manchester Street tfra Allinpfcon, Leestcn Mrs Garland, Wellington Mra J. P, Cooper, 182 Victoria Stree*. Mrs Candy, Halswell Mrs Oaniy, 48 Armagh Street Mrs Geo. JLtix, Akaloa Mrs McDowall, Rakaia Mrs Goldsmith, lrwell Mrs H. Overton, Irwell Mrs Farz3, Dunsandel Mrs Lowry, Killinchy Mri Sanderson, Killinchy Mrs Btac%h,nse, K'llinchy Mrs Spence, Killinchy Mrs Walker, Selwyn Mrs R McGregor, Selwyn Mrs A. Onnningham, Dunsandel Mrs Geo. Sheat, Dunsandel Mrs Keily, Springston Mrs Wm Sheat, Grcendala Mr Baxter, Sonthbridge MrH. Pannett, Springeton Mr John Todd, Lincoln Mr Sharp, Lincoln Mr P^aleer, Irwelt Mr Thomas Yarr, Greenpark ■ Mr Hnmphries, B jtcher, Kaiopoi Me W. Bn-nip, Hotel, Kaiapw Mr Eskersley, Kaiapoi Mr tt- Ohipman, Fernside, Rangiora And 719 others. $. FERRIMAN, BOLE AGBST ASHBURTON [EW ZEALAND CLOTHING FACTOR* rHB NEW GOODS FOB THE WINTER SEASON ARK SOW OPENED OUT The ck is THE LABGEBT & BEST SELECTED IN THE TOWN, And the variety of Style and Patterns m Men's, Youths', and Boys' Clothing leaves nothing to be desired, fhousands of Men's and Boys Suite, newest styles. Trousers and Trdusera and Vests manufactured of New Zealand Tweeds. Every garmen warranted shrunk Jverooats, Waterproof Coati and Leggings m variety Hats, comprising every new Btyta worn Ohildron'a Jersey Suits, ChildV ? ) Men- of-War Suits Gentbmen's Hosiery, Scarves; Oxford Regatta and White Shirt% Sugs, Portmanteaus, and Travelli J. Bags die celebrated WERTHEIM SEWING MACHINE. Time Payments. N 3 CLOTHING FAOTOHy, East Stbut A. Harrison. Alfred Harrison, AUCTIONEER, STOCK AND ESTATE AGENT AND VALUATOR SATURDAY SALE at 12 o'clock sbarj. —Horses, Cattle, Pigs, Produce •nd Merchandise, FOB SALE— Farming Implements, and Vehicles of all kinds constantly m Yards on view for Palo. Clearing Sales held m Town or Country as required, and most liberal terms arranged with both Buyers and Sellerß. Bents collected, and tbe business of absentees managed with care. Valuation made of Properties or Mer- chandise on easy terms. Advances made instantly on Goods delivered at tbe Stores for Sale. Apart* for the Norwich Union Fire In. inrsnee Company, ▲gent for tbe MUTUAL" LIFE ASSOCIATION OF AUSTRALASIA] ALFRED HABBISQ&



FEKRIMAiST'S I MARVELLOUS iTEAM WASHER. (Barren's Patent.) STILL TRIUMPHANT. "TTTHAT THeT~DEAN SAYS:— (Copy of Testimonial ) The Deanery, Chrie tchurch, May Brd, 1887. I bavo much pleasnre m stating tbn* one of Messrs Gt. Barrell. and Co.'v Patent Washing Machine's has been m nee m my house for two monthß and a half, and gives entire satisfnc* tion. UENKY JACOBS, Dean of Ohristcharch. THE DOCTOR BNDOR^BS. In reply to your ctird, wo find the Washor » most qeefuVatid labor-swing machine- There \\ nothing equal to it m the washing line. It ia all you claim for it, and oar women folks would not bY without it. Even a delicatt female en do a large washing m half a day. I cannot epeak too highly ef it. Mrs Dr. HIOKEr. THE FARMER SUPPORTS. To Mr Ferriman, Athburton. JUeir Sir, — In reply to jour request re Messrs Barrell and Co/s Bteam Patent Waih* ing Machines my w:fe requests mo to stata that tbe machine we got from you is a perfect success. Tne work that usually takes from eight to nino hours to accomplish is now done m two hours and a half. The work is done well, with very little labor. — Yours respect* filly, B. 8, CHAPMAN, Ashburton. THE 80HOOLUASTEB TBA.OHES. Seafield, June let, 1887/ Mr F. Ferriman, Ashburton. Sir, — I have much pleasure m stating that BarrelTa Steam Family Washing Machine- has given us complete satisfaction. The machine is especially aeelol to those who could not otherwise do tha washing themselves ; it saves much labor and expense.— l remain, &o , W. H. HEBBE&T. THE MECHANIC SEES. 4Bhbuiton, June 4th, 1887. Mr Ferriman, Dear Sir, — I was for a long time a sceptic as reeards tho capabilities of your Washing Machines. I am now thoroughly convinced that they do what you claim for th m. The construction o t the machine as regards com- pactness and convenience is all that can be desired.— Yours faithfully, JAMES KEIR. THE LAUNDRESS GROWS WEALTHY WITH. Ashburton, March 29th, 1887. Mr Ferriman, The Woßher I got from you leaves my clothes a betutifnl white color, ia fact they ar« much whiter than I could get lh-m by hand, and takes the dirt from them thoroughly. Mrs >EYILL. And each member of tbe human family tbs* can possess one join and tend up on c universal shout ot praiso, O prai-e Fertiman* 6 MarveKonß Vfashrr. Listen, listea, can't yon hear the evening chorns frcm the undersigned eohoing how their work i* done. Bead the following list of names:— Mrs Herbsrt, Senfield Mr M. Brace, Seafield Mr Collison, Seafield Mr D. Boes,Laurieton Mr G T. Marriott, Aehburton Mr T. Claridpe, Ashburton Mr W. Charlton, Ashburton Mr Bradbury, Aehburton Mr H; Hudson, Elgin Mr J. Lloyd, Newlands Mr E. Thomas, Wnkanui Mr A. Ftisby, Ashburton Forks Mr &. Obapman. Willow by Mr Q Or cc, Willowby Mr J. Williams, Wiilowby Mr J. Hearn, Baling Mr A. Mcleod, Tinwald Mr W. Anderson, Flemington Mr G, O. Fooks, Alford Forest Road Mr Peter Lownie, Wakanui Mr William Browne, Wakanui Mr J. Johnstons, Trevorton Mr Char'ea Ward, Ashburton Mr William Bayliss, Aahburton Mr Charlf s Fowkc, Aehburton Mr Andrew Dawaon. Wa'erton Mr Jofcn Pmall, Wheat B tons Mr J. H. Carl ton, Mount Somers Mr J. Tucker, Aahbnrton Mr T. U. Jones, Ashburton Mr Bo vcr&f t, Bakoi i Mr Button, Methven Mr Maginnis, Methven Mr L Y. Andrewes, Ashbnrion Mr B. Lowe, Willo*by MrJ. W. Bilcock, Ashburfon Mr J. Canning, A«hbnrton MrJ. Kingsbury, Chertsoy Mr McApnally. Kyle Mr J. Primmer, Kakaia Mr J. Whcolec, Wiltowby Mr. J. Oaborne, Willowby Mr J. Dnnn > Flemington Mrj ttevill, Ashbnrton Mr J. Doyle, Bnapnna Mr A. Gibson, Temnka Mr J. Crowe, Temnka Mt J- Mcßao, Central Hotel Mr B. Baker, .'rhburton Mra Hellens, Aehburton Mr J. Harris, Ashburton Mr «\ Fawcett, Aehburton Mr P. Weldon, Ashburton Fork? MrT.E. Mcßae, Alford Forest Mr H. Patton, Methven Mr Granger, Cairnbrse Mx {Jtvrctar, Met liven Mr Firampton, Willowby Mr McMillan, Mathvei Mr E. Thomas Methven MrJ Keir, Ashburton Mr Wills, Sprlngstcn Mr Baker, Sydenham ■ . Mrs Durham, Lyttelton > Mr Marquet, Woolston Mr A. Lawrence, St. Albaui M* Arthur Parnell, Giiborne Mr G. Brown, Chri tchurch Mrs W. Pilliett, Christchurch Mr Alpe, St. Albons Mr HuUett, Avonville Mr O'Oonor. M.H.R , Westport Mr Patrick, Ohristchurch Mr H. Bennett, little Akaloa If; Turner, Rakaia Mr Monson, Ohrietchurch Mr Harley, Opawa Mr McLaren. Bankside Mr Orr, Woolaton MrWittee,TaiTapu • Mr Burke, Halswell Mr Bennington, 0: mtchurch Mr Dyer, Otira Gorge Mr Bobert Cooper, 86. Alcana Mrs Pope, Lyttelton Mr Haitnell, Rakaia Mr Hibba, Methven Mrs Hales, Christchurc 1 ! Mr Bcdden, Obristchurch Mr Collins, Avonßtde Mr Martan, Rangiora Mrs Wilmott. Ferry Rsad Mr Parsons, Kaikoura Mr Cheyne, Akaroa Mr W. H. Twiggs, Ohristcharch Mr Ohambe'lain, Elleemere Mr Woodham, Woolston Mr North, Ohristchurch Mr R. A. Gill, Sydenham Mr B. J Lane, Ohristchurch Sorgeant Hallett, Ohristchurch Mr Thomas Gates, Sonthoridga Mr Hickmcnt, Ohristchurch Mr John Cross, Sydenbatn Mr Moore, Christchurch Mr Thornton, ChriaichnrGh Mr Thomas Nimmo, Springfield M'Hsre Wilkina rtnd Field, Nelaoa Mr Rudd, Sydennam Mr John Boat;, Brookcido Mr Osborno, Tai Tapu Mia Allen, Dunsandcl Mr Echberg, Melbourne Mr Speirs, Invercnrgill Mrs Hedwortb, Ohristchuroh Mr Mackintosh, Bingsland Mr Pannett, Lincoln Mr Olark, Rakaia Rev Mr Philips, Buroh?m Mr Roundtree, Spreydon Mr George Baker, Greenpark Mr Simpson, Kaiapoi Mr Matthew Baraett, Tai Tapu Mr O. J. Iczw. (Jhria tchurch Mr Mackintosh, Ouristchurch Mr Farra, Uunodin Mr Scan lan, Newcastle, New South Walei Mrs Stewart, Linwood Mr Ru sell, Sydenham Mr Jacobaon, Akaron Mr T. S. Mannering, Fernside Mr Anfon, Wainni Mr H. Block, Rakaia Mr Woodberry, Southbridge Mr Pannel, Christcburch Mrs St Dean, Chris tchurch Mr Thomas, r-'ydenbam Mr Ritchie, Opawa Mr D. Wilecn, Dunsnndel Veiy Boy Jacobs, Dtan of Christchvreh Mr S. Duffield, Christchurch Mr Q- Jackson, Chriatchurolt Mt Harrow, Sjdenham Mr Adcock, Chrifttchuich Mr McGill, Ferry Road MrG. Bump. Addington Mrs Peter Wills, Groeppork Mr Dellow. Groenpatk Mrs Cox, Fendaltown MraLjudeay, Lytteltoa



Public Notice?. TO THE LADIES OP ASHBURTON DISTRICT. MISS MORRISON (La to with Messrs Friodlander Broa and Mr H. O. Srgere) and MISS HOLLOVVAY (For a consldtrable term with Mestra Hobday and Co., of Ohclatohnrob) HAVE, at the reqaeat of numerous patrons, deoided upon entering into business as DRESSMAKERS, eto , and wltn this object have taken premises m TANCRED STREET, oppoaite Mr Chapman's, painter. All orders received will be promptly executed under our personal supervision, which will be a sufficient guarantee that Fit, Finish and Fashion will be all that oonld be deilrsd. Charges specially arranged to moot the approval of customers. Terms— Prompt upon execution of orders. MITsES MORKISON & HOLLOWAY, DRESSMAKERS, &c, TANORED STREET, ASBBURTON, Opposite Mr Obapmau'e, Painter. 4 320 " THE BULLI DISASTER. PERSONS not subscribing towards this urgently required Fund through any local Committee m their own locali- ties, or m any other way more desirable to themselves, can do so by addressing their kind contributions either to the Central Committee m Sydrey, the Branch Committee at Bulli (eight miles from Wolloogong), or to W. J. POULTER, Mayor of Wollongottg. A. A. TURNER, Police Magistrate, Joint Treasurers, Wollongong Branch, Bulli Relief Fund. Town Hall, Wollongong, N.8.W., April 6th, 1887. TINCOURAGE t OOAL TNDUSTRY Jh L I AND ASK FOR Blankets, Flannels, Tweeds, AND Knitting Tarns iFBOM THE ASHBUKTON WOOLLEN FACTORY. HAVES & GO.'S (ireat Sale. OBLIGE BY READING TflE FOLLOWING :- BLACK Straw Hats only 3d Felt Hats were 8a Gd, now Is Grey Calico, l£d White Twill, JJjd Blankets, from 2s 5Jd Lot Velvet Buttons, all it 3 dozen for Id Cashmere Gloves, from 2d Men's Good Waterproof Coat 9, from 7s 6d Lace Curtains, 1b Boys' Caps, 4£d Men'a Black Felt Hats were 53 9d, now 2s 3d Heavy Dress Goods, 52d Lot of Wide Kibbona, Id Good Shirtings, 4£d Wool Squareß, 6d Tweed Trousers from 6s 6d Let of Diagonal Coats were 21s Gd, now 10s Cd A Grand Lot of Overcoats awfully Cheap, and a quautity of other goods too numerous to mention m this advertise ment. — * In addition to the above, H. & Co. will, daring the Sale, give a Discount of One Shilling m the Pound. On'y call and see the WONDERFUL BARGAINS at ■•■ HAVES AND GO.'S 6t2§ FAYARD AND BLAYN PAPER SIXTY years of great success proclaim superiority m the treatment of Violent Golds, Irritation of the Chest, Aching, Sprain Sprains, Sores, Scalds, Corns, Bunions, Bof Corns, etc. This medicine, the property o which has been established more than half a oentury by tbonsandß of cores, is of an invalu- able HBO m many inflammatory diseases against which there are not many effi actons remedies, and is therefore justly considered by a great number of onr moat eminent phjbicians as tha moafc active and le&st irritating agent ia the bovc affections. la order to avoid counterfeiting, Messrs Fayard and Blayn's signature has to be required on every roll of paper and on the box. Wholrsale 30, Bne Baint-Merri, Paris (France) and sold by allj Chemists m the olonies; NEW WINTER SHIPMENTS. G. L. Beath & Co. HAVE just opened the very Latest Fashions showing m the London Markets suitable for tbe present season Many lines were cleared by our Mr Beath at half the usual London price. NEW DRESOATERIALS. A Large Variety of tie Moat Fashion- able DRESS FABRICS and DESIGNS For the Season. Several very ÜBeful linos m DRESS STUtTFS, All of whioa we now offer at London Coat Price, The Newest Shades m Pluehes and Fancy Velvets for Winter Dress Trimmings. LADIES' siSviCEABLE DOLMANS, PALETOTS AND JACKETS, For the coming Beacon, m tho L test Materials and Designs m groat variety, and at very Low Pf idea. Many of the lines were bought a Great Bargain, and are now marked lower than London cost. abgyliThouse.



Public Notices . T7~ EATING'S POWDER destroys oth j\_ fleas, moths, bodtles, and all Insects, whilst quite harmless to domestio animals. In exterminating beetles the Buocess of this powder is extraordinary. i Is perfectly olem In application, .he article yon purchase Is KEATING'*- Imitations are noxious and ineffectual Sold m tlm, 6d, Is, and 2s 6deach, by ehemiiti. 1 AND CABINETMAKERS, UPHOLSTEREBS, ' ' AND GENERAL FURNITURE MAKERS. HAVE taken those Central and Con- venient Premises m Tancred Street, opposite Union Bank (late Jno. MeecbJ, and will carry on the above businesses m all Branches. Furniture Re-covered, Polished, and re- paired promptly, and at very reasonable terms. VENETIAN BLINDS MADS TO ORDER. 5 34 NEW BOOKS AND. NEW SUPPLIES OF BOOKS. H. J. WOOD & CO., STATIONER'S HALL, 240, HIGH 8 OHRIBTCHUROH, And Fbibdlandebs' Buildings, *6HBORTON. WE reteive from London publtßhin firms regular shipments of from 15 to 20 eases monthly by the direc ateamer*. The reading public are respectfully invited to inspect onr large and varied Stock of Books m every branch o Literature. As we btiy for cash and buy largely, I we are allowed extra discounts, and are m a position to give exceptional advan- tages to our custon^rs, and a libera discount on parcel T and to Library Committees. H. J. WOOD & CO. Wholesale and Retail Booksellers and Stationers, CHRISTCHURCH & ASHBURTON. ACCOUNT BOOKS In every variety of size and style of ruling, from the largest Imperial Ledger extra super handmade, full calf, double Russia bands, down to a penny Pass Book. A very Large Stock always kept, and any style and'slze made to otider. Writing, Printing, and Wrapping Papers m any quantity. Commercial and General Stationery and every description of Stationers' Sundries. Commercial Note and Lotter Papers by tbe case or packet — an assortment of over 3000 reams m stock. Commercial Envelopes—over 3,000,0 m stock m Chris.church. Cream Laid Bu'ed Foolscap — over 350 ream's m stock. . Brown Wrapping, Double Imperial' various weights, by the bale or ream- best value ia New Zealand. School Exercise Books— over 100 gross assorted m stock. School Slates, Copy Books, and School Requisites. Parchm ruled and headed "This Deed." SUBSCRIBE BS WANTED For Illustrated London News, Sporting and Dramatic News, Scientific American, Young Ladies' Journal, Family Herald, Family Reader, The Graphio, Engineer, Punch, Home News. European Mail, Bow Bellß.— We deliver m town immediately on arrival, and we post to subscribers m all parts of the country without delay. H.J.WOOD&CO. Stationers' Hall, 240, High street, OHBISTOHUBCH, And at Friedlanders* Buildings, ASHBUBTON TRY KIBKPATEICK'S . NEW SEASON'S JAM. SPECIAL NOTICE. T; r IRKPATBICKi~NEW SEASON'S IV 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 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 brands Jam, the remains of old stock, which must be sold at any price, but ASK for KIRKPATBICK'S SEW SEASON JAM, and see that you get it THE BEST IS ALWAYS THE CHEAPEST.. Kirkpatdck's_New^ Season i the best. ) [CAUTION None is genuine unless our name '.is stamped on each tin, and has our registered 1W« Mark.;" Lord Nelson', on the label. St Kirkpatrick & Co. MANTTFACTUREES, EIB('I* £Z,



, • To Meet the Times. "W". DAVIS, Cabinetmaker, &c. INTENDS to SELL FURNITURE of all kinds at Pricss NEVER BEFORE I HEARD OF. Note the Address— FURNITURE MANUFACTORY, EAST STREET SOUTH, ASH BffRTON. 5 w \