The Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. THURSDAY, JULY 21, 1887. RETRENCHMENT.

The coming general election promises to be the most energetically contested one that has ever taken place m the colony. The people seem to have roused them selves, or to have been aroused by the efforts of political association, from that state of apathy or semi-indifference which has characterised our fellow colonists for a long time. The pro grammes of reform put forward by the various associations alluded to differ | materially m many respects, bnt on one ; point all Beem agreed. In all the pro grammes which have come under our notice, the first item has been retrench ment, " thorough retrenchment m every department of the service." We fear, however, that no material retrenchment, if any, will be obtained until the constituencies have been educated m a better system of appraising a representa tive's services than by the amount of public expenditure ne may succeed m securing lor his district. We regret to say that m many, we might say the majority, of the constituencies, this narrow way of gauging a representa tive's abilities prevails, and it is in cumbent on candidates and members alike to impress upon the constituencies the necessity which exists for substitu ting another standard of merit. Sir Julius Vogei pointed out m his speech at Christchurch the other evening that the English Chancellor of the Ex cheqvjjtt m his speech, complained of a similar state of things existing at Home, stating that the Civil Service had risen 88 per cent since 1869, nearly alt of which increase was owing to the will of Parliament forced on the Government The Chaucellor pointed out that while for the present year the expenditure was 90 millions, it had been only 83 millions m 1881, and he had come to the conclusion that it was not the Government that were to blame for the expenditure, but the Parliament themselves, which constantly insisted on the Government undertaking "new services, and were content if they were not provided. We need not say that Sir Julius did not forget to impress upon his audience the lesson conveyed m the Chancellor's remarks. If this system be continued, tvhat chance is there for an/ real, thorough, permanent retrenchment? No Go vernment can effect it, however anxious to do so, if members, by combining, can force their will on the Government, and members are not likely to refrain from asking lest they should offend their constituents, and " lose their con fidence,"—and their " billets," for, with the present large honorarium, we are afraid that, with many, 1 * the honour of serving their constituents has come to be regarded m that ignoble light. Per haps the reduction of the honorarium by 50 per cent might mitigate the evil. But this brings us to another item on the programme, which we must reserve for future remark.

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Mrßblleßton will speak at the Oddfellows' Hall tbia eveniog at 7.80 p.m. The train arrangements for the Grand National Staepleobase day, Thursday, 28th July, will be fouod advertised elsewhere. Saturday return ticket* available up to and on; the Ist August will be issued at all stations north of Aehburton. At tbeWesleyan Church last night Hiss Murray (late organist) and Mr James Gamble (choirmaster) were the recipients of band, some, presents m recognition by the choir and, congregation ol their valued services- The Bey D. McNiooll made the presentations m a few well-ahosen remarks, and regretted that, through indifferent health, Miss Murray had been compelled to relinquish a position which she had for some years ably filled with untiling eeal, Mr McNicoll's {remarks j being endorsed by several other Bpeakera, who also expressed their pleasure at the sociable and harmonious feeling (existing m the choir, under Mr Gamble's leadership. The present to Mies Murray took the shape of an elegant workbox and writing-desk combined, that to Mr Gamble being a beauti fylly-Ghased tea and coffee service. Ko'fresh mente were bandod round during the evening and an hour or two were epent jn q, very' homely manner. ; Thai weakness and lassitude m faatrgrbwiug children, may be easily remedied by a few doges, of Amerioan Op. 'c JJop^jtttrs, Scad. (

The New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Company, Limited, has received the following cablegram :— Wheat — Market slightly weaker. Tallow— There is little demand, and quotations are unchanged since last telegram. Leather — Market firm. Quotations unchanged. Frozen Meat—The market is firmer. Canterbury mutton is worth 3|d per lb, and lamb 5d per Ib. j Dr McKensie Gordon, of Eangiora, died suddenly at nine o'clock yesterday. He wsb m fairly good health on the previous day, and appeared to hia man to be as well as usual during the night ; but on the Jatter returning from hia breakfast he found Dr Gordon quite dead. Deceased wa9 much respected, and captain of the Volunteer Company and Rifle Ciub, President of tbe Horticultural and Debating Societies, and a member of the Borough Council. The Bulli Disaster Belief Fund has reached a total of £27,313 J3sld« It is estimated that there a*e now 200,000 more Mahomedans and Buddhists m the world than there were five years ago. During 1886 Great Britain imported a round one billion of eggs. There were pro duced m the Kingdom 600,000,000 eggs. The total weight of the British egg consumption is 7200 tons, and the 'value is c timated at 35,000,000 dollars. Most of these eggs come from the north of France and from Holland and Germany, some being rent from the United Statea. Of 52,500,000 bushels of grain shipped from New York m 1881 not one bushel was carried by a vessel sailing under the American flag. The bulk of it was taken by British and German vessels, the former numbering 743 &v& having cargoes equal to 32,000,000 bushels. Instructions have been given by Sir Henry Parkea that all the reoorda of New South Wales which are stored m the Colonial Secretary's Edepartment Bhould be collected and arranged bo that they be deposited iv the proposed State House. Search hasjbeen made amongst the recorda for the commission of Governor Phillip, but so far without success. It is surmised, Bays the ■•• Daily Telegraph," that Governor Phillip may have retained his own commission, as those days the praotioe of handing over Government records to the Colonial Seoretary was not rigidly observed. From about the flyear 1820 there is a fairly complete list of the records of the colony. The commissions held by Governors Gipps, Maoquuarie, and others who exercised vice regal sway are obtainable, and also a number j of other ancient and interesting documents, whioh will be duly deposited m the building to be erected to mark the centenary of the colony. ■

ELECTION GOSSIP

Mr J. Hudson addressed the Rodney eleotors atTaukau (Auckland) on Monday, and received a vote of thanks. A requisition is being signed asking Sir William Fox to contest the Rodney seat. It ia reported that Mr J. H. Wright will stand for Waipa. Mr A. J. Lac has retired from the contest for Newton. ' Mr W. Maokay has retired from the contest for Anokland North, and will stand for Coeomandel against Mr Cad men. Mr H. W. Famuli addreaied a meeting at Auckland North to-night, and received a vote of thanks and confidence). He favored retrenchment and the village settlements scheme. Mr A. Colbeok addressed the Rodney eleotors at Matakahe Hall on Saturday. I He advocatad retrenchment and Fieo trade, and an income tax In _j?laoa of a property t»x. He said that the village settlement soheme was likely to collapse. He received a vote of thanks. Mr W. L. Camming announces himself for Waitakl as a working man's candidate. He Is oppoaed to the present Govern ment. Mr John Barnes ex-Mayor, will be a candidate for Dunedln Central. Up to the present time nearly 5000 new applications to be put en the roll have been received for Central Duoedin and the suburban seats. The largest number Is m Dunedln Bast, 1017, South coming next with 837, West 817, Central 665, Rofllyn 576, oavßr»h«m 560, Penin sula, 357. Mr G. R. Joblin has decided to stand for Akaroa. Mr J. .Aitken Conoell, a candidate for Eden, was fined £5 at the Supreme Court yesterday for non-attendance on Tuesday as a juror m the compensation case, Arkell v City Council. He caused some amusement by pleading that he was busily engaged m a political campaign, and on the day m question bad been taking-great trouble with the preparation of the address which he delivered on Monday night to the ladies of Anokland. His papers had accumulated to such an extent that he lost sight of the summons. A public meeting was held at the City Hall, Auckland, last night; to hear an address on political subjects by Sir W, Fox. After speaking ah,out half-an-hour, he was obliged to discontinue, m conse quence of interruptions from shopkeepers underneath the hall, who broke the meet* lag by persistent hammering on the floor beneath, presumably m revenge for the annoyance caused through the establish ment of a skating rink which has been held In the hall for some time past. The attendance at tha meeting was only moderate. Mastekton, \Tuly 21. Mr A. W. Ho;g addressed a crowded meeting last night. Ho favored protec tion, special settlement, and Sir J. Vogel's financial policy with retrenchment. He received a vote of thanks.

AUCTIONEER'S REPORT.

Mr Peter Williams (for" Friedlander Bros) reports for the week ending Tues day, 19th July, 1887 :— On Friday, 15th instant, we held our fortnightly Bale at our East Street Horse Bazsar. About 200 skins were brought forward, and the following prloes were obtained :— Good oroaabreds, 3) 6d to 3a lOi ; medium, 3s, 3a Id, 3s 3d to 3a 6d ; medium merinos, 2s 2d to 2a 7d ; cross bred lambs, 2i sd. Our next sale will take plaoe on Friday, 29th July. On Saturday, 16th lnst., we held our weekly sale of horses. The entry con- v slated of 7 horses, 5 of which we sold at satisfactory prices, viz. :— £ls 10a, £17 10j, £19, £20; 1 hack, £1 10s. On Saturday next we will sell on account of Mr E. McGratb, draughts and light har ness hones. Prevlons to the sale of horaei we sold on account of Mr Alphens Hayes 9 trooks short firewood at the following prices ;— Manuka, 40a to 4la per oord j kindling, 32i per oord. Pboduojj. —Potatoes, 3a 33 to 4s per bag; carrots, 2s 3d per bag ; onions, Id per lb ; mutton, Id to 2d ; baoon, 3d ; tea, 12s 6 i. We also sold a lot, of pack* ing cases, furniture, &c, &c, at satlsfao* tory prices. 1 American waggon, £30. Poultry.— Good Spanish rooster, 6a ; i fowls, Is 6d to 3s per pair. At the Tin wald Yards on Tuesday, the 1 19 th Inatant, notwithstanding the very heavy rain which oontinued all day, about 25C0 sheep were bronght forward, bat the attendance of formers ami deaU?a was vary small However last «feek'e aqolatjoßS ware maintained. Fat erq« bred ewes, 8s @d to 9j ; mixed - two fcoptha In good condition, 7s pi ; mpdium crossbred ewes }n lamb, ?s 6d ; mixed two tooth, iirsfc-oroaa, 7a ; orossbred Jambs, 5s 84 to 6s lOd j fat werlooß, ii o^.

SPORTING.

ASBBURTON HUNT CLUB STEEPLE CHASES.

Ihe following nominations were- re ceived last night for the annual steeple chases of the Ashburton County Hunt Club, to be held on Friday, August sth :— Handicap, Hubdles. Mr G Rutherford's gg Impostor Mr G. Rutherford's br g Ravenswood Mr John Worner's bk g Wrangler Mr John Werner's g m Lift 'e Wonder Mr E. Wilson's b g Panic Mr B. Wilson's g g Marmion Mr E. W. Bowyer's r g The Masher Mr A. Denton's br g JSero Mr J. Norriah's br g Taipo Mr T. Kearney's b g Matagowrie Dr Leahy r 8 b g leaser. Hunt Club Steeplechase Cup. Mr G. Rutherford's br g Ravens «trood Mr A. Overman's br g Maligner Mr JK Wilson's b g Panic Mr B. W. Bowyet's eh g Rugby Mr G. P. Wood's b g Bothwell Mr A. Ironsides' b g Sultan Mr W. S. Aimitage's b z Waverley Mr W. S. Armitage's eh g Juggler. Hunter's Flat Raor Handicap. Mr R, Kemp's blk g Darkie Mr W. P. CJaridge's b g Treason Mr G. i.atherford's g g Impostor (late Rob Roy) Mr J. Worner's g m Little Wonder Mr E. Wilson's g g Marmion Mr E. W. Bowyer's eh g Rugly Mr A. Ironsides' b g Sultan Mr J. Norrish's b g Taipo.

At a meeting of the Committee of the Hunt Club held last evening there were present Metiers R. MeOwen (m the chair), Denshire, Russell, Bowyer, Corbett Wroughton, and Dr Leahy. Messrs Rutherford and Lyndsay wrote with re gard to the visit of the Timaru bounds to Ashburton, the date being fixed for August 9th. Mr Rutherford's invitation for the Ashburton hounds to visit Timaru waß accepted with thanks, the fixing of the date to be left with the Timaru Club, it being intimated that a day as soon as possible after the visit of the Timaru hounds would be most convenient. Messrs Hobbs and Goodwin's offer to work the totalisator was) accepted. Hunt Olub dinner was fixed for August 9th. — Mr Fooka resigned his position as member of the Handicapping Committee, and Mr John Corbett was appointed m his atead.

AN EDUCATIONAL ROW.

Gkeymouth, July 20. There was a great educational row here some time ago over the School |nspector'a report, whiobkJreflaoted upon the head teacher, and the Sohool Committee re solved to give him and the whole stuff three months' notice, The Edaoation B jar d- endorsed theaotion of the School Committee, and refused leave to refer the report of the Inspector and all the papers and facts of the case to the Inspeotor- General. The Otago Bduoation lastitute took, the matter up, and eventually it was brought under the notice of the Minister of Education by the New Zea land Institute. To-day a telegram was received m town from the Secretary of that body, stating that the Minister of Education says — ' ' The Inspec tir made demand* not justified by the syllabus." A great deal of local feeling had been aroused on this matter.

ADDINGTON LIVE STOCK MARKET.

Thera iras a very small attendance at the Addlngtoß Maiker yesterday, the bad weather keeping away every one who was not compelled by business to be present. Business was carried ou under conditions of extreme discomfort. Cattle. — A very good lot of fat oattle were yarded, bat the demand was not brisk, and, while there was no quotable change In values, prlcea were certainly here and thera weaker than last week. Steers of nice weight sold from £5 Kb to £8, and heifers from £5 to £5 15s. We quote middling to good beef at 15a to 18s per 1001 b. Inferior quality is not so plentiful a* was the case dnring the autumn. In store oattle, a few head of desirable condition sold at late rates, bat the transactions were, on the whole, unimportant. Dairy cows sold fairly well, at a reduction of quite £1 a head from the rates current a month ago.* Sheep, — The sheep market was well supplied m point of nambers, and the general quality waa very good. Export buyers operated freely, and maintained the strong tone which was noticeable last waek. There were also some West Coast buyers present, but their purchases were insignificaut. Prime heavy crossbred wethers brought from 13s to 153 6d ; lighter wethers and good evreß 9j to 13b 6d; merino wethers, 7s, Beet crossbred mutton may be quoted at 2£d per lb ;. middling to good and merino, If d to 2£d per lb. Some good lines of store. sheep changed hands, at very firm rates, among them being 4CO mixed two-tooth crosa breds at 6a 3d, and 320 f oar-tooth cross bred 'wethers at 10s and 10a 2d. Pigs, — There was hardly bo large a supply of bacon pigs as has been the case for the last week or two. Competition was good, and prices firm at Ihe rate of 3£d per lb for grain fed pigs from 1201 bto 1801 b weight, and 2£d to 3d per lb for other qualities and weights. Porkers sold very briskly at better prioes than last week's.

THE MIDLAND RAILWAY

Grbvmouth, July 20. The Midland Railway contractors have taken over Oorooran'a contract, which will be completed by themselves. It was not being proceeded with faßt enough to satisfy them. The road traffic between Brnnnerton and up to the Junction and Twelve Mile is something abnormal, and beyond all previous experience. Ifc is caused by the carriage of railway material and stores for the enormona number of men employed at and above the junction of both branohea. A great deal of cement was landed lately for Mr Brown and the Midland Railway contractor, and the Rosamond brlnga 615 tracks from Lyttelton for the latter.

SUGGESTIVE

Captain Swan, of the Dutch barque J.AP,, which arrived at New York on May 9th, reports an experience on Maroh 19th (remarks the San Franoisoo corres pondent of the "Argus ") which he thlnka will account for the myaterioua disappear ance of io many vessels at sea. Tb.at i day there wa.s a heary storm. Late m the afternoon a huge meteor, looking like two hoge balls of fire, dropped into the sea close alongside, making a tremendous roaring. -Before reaching the water the upper atmosphere was darkenad, while below and on board everything appeared like a tea of fire. The force of the meteor striking the water caused hoavy breakers, which washed over the vessel, mtjring her roll dangerously, The atmc» phere became nnoomfortably warm and the air was fall of sulphur. Immediately afterwards solid lamps of ice fell oh the deck, and the decks and rigging became coated with an Icy cru«t, caused by the imajtaaa evaporation. On the* side vbore the meteor fell the~ship appeared •11 black, and some of the copper sheath. Ipjf was blistered.

INTERPROVINCIAL NEWS.

Auckland, Jane 20. Fears are entertained for the safety of the birque Oaleste, laden with timber, how 79 days from the Bay of Islands to Hobarr. , Wblmngton, July 20. The annual meeting of the shareholders of the Wellington Woollen Manufacturing Company was held tbis evening, and the proceedings were of a lively oharaoter. Charges of nogleot and mismanagement were levelled against the Directors, and also oharges of wasting the Company's funds, and the loss of property thiongh proper care not being taken of It. The Chairman of Direotora dented the charges, but it was ultimately »greed to appoint a Committee to make n fall enquiry ao to the charge!!, and also- to examine the books and vouohero of the Company. The consideration of the annual report and balance-aheet wao postponed, and the meeting adjourned for a fortnight, by which time It is expeoted the Com mittee will report. There are several breaks fn the flea wall along the railway line, but they we not serlouf, and the trains paia easily , The sea is very heavy and is making breaches over the trains as they pass at. Ngfc* houranga. It the Otaki Magistrates Court, Alex ander Smiil, Chairman of the Horowhenua ."* County Council, waß oharged on the in< formation of James R. Wallace, with having committed a breach of the Local Bodies Loans Aot, by making a false statement as to the number of votes polled for and against the proposed loan. The defence to the oharge was that the defendant had struck out from a number of votea exerclsable at the.poll the names of dead person?, and trustees of. the Wel'lngton-Manawatu Railway Company, who, he considered, were not entitlrd under the statute to vote. The Magistrate dismissed the case. ,-... Oabiabu, July 20. The Bteamer Elder elie arrived from London, via Adelaide, to-day. She takes 10,000 carcases of mutton from here, and proceeds to Port Chalmers for the balance ofheroargo. DuhsdiNj July 20. At the Sapreme Court to-day .an In junction wan gi anted against William M'Leod for vising a brand or trade mark of which the firm of M'Leod Brothers were the legal transferees. The de- I fendant claimed the right to nse the brand, urging that It was not used m | any sense fraudulently. His Honor ruled that the matter was deoided by car tain deeds, from which it appeared the right to use the brand had passed to the plaintiff Company. The brand is that used ia connection with soap making, and . defendant, who is m business for himself, had at one time been a member of the firm of M'Leod Brothers'. ' > » • At a meeting of the Standing Com mittee of the Anglican Synod, of the Diocese, the following resolution wai adopted : - " That the Standing Committee, being called upon by the; Bishop, desire, m the interests of religion, to support the objects of the Bible m Schools Association, namely, the reading of the Holy Scriptures, with a time-table and confidence olause, m all the sohoolsof the colony." The solicitor to the Benevolent Trus« teeß has given an opinion that the Inmates of the Benevolent luotltution are quite entitled to vote at elections. -,;.c *

A CLEVER STRATAGEM

Strange stratagems are often found re sorted to by creditors m pursuit of dishonest debtors: At -a meeting, it Leeds, of a society for the protection of trade, one* of the speakers related . an instance m pomt :— -A poor fellow Arrived I m Liverpool; from the West Biding, m puranlt of * fugitive*- who. had carried away £300 of his money. He applied to an attorney, to the magistrates/ w»d to the chief of poliue m vain. Taming sorrow* fuljy away, a policeman offered a bit of advice, 'Golto the flhlpto side, to-morrow, at ten o'clock (she «aili at twelve)' and ask your debtor ashore civilly.' 'Will he oome, do you think? 1 'Oh! yes he'll come, for he says I cannot touch him.' ' Well that's all right. ' « Ask him to coma to you on the quay. As coon aa he comes knook him down ; I'll be dose at hand, and tike you both m custody for » breach of the peace. You will get to the polioe office jußt as the Magistrates are gone. The next day Is Sunday, he'll have to Btop till Monday j you'll have time then for him to give up your money,' The man took the policeman's advice knocked the runaway rogue down — both were taken to the station-house, and tho fellow m the end was glad to disgorge the whole £300. — " Bruce Herald,"

THE TRAMP ABROAD

'(i Sunflowers " are\ out of fashion just now, and "tramps" are In. During the past week the Buburba of this oity have been pretty well infested with a number of theaa ouatomera, who have been catry. ing on quite a Byßteraatio pillage business. People who have left their week a washing out to dry have missed suddenly sundry ai tides, and those who have been care* less enough to leave their meat safes un locked over night have found on investiga tion m the morning that their contents have vanished In some mysteriouß fashion. Not only this hat garden tools or anything of value lying about the premises have been walked off. Watoh dogs are appa rently of no use to keep off these Intruders, for we hear of several iaatances where the oanlnes themselves have been decoyed from out their kennels and stolen. Several suspicions-looking characters have been noticed loafing about the Remuara distriot lately, and aa numerous articles have disappeared from the premises of soma half-dczan residents m this locality abont the name time, some connection may be Burmiaed between the two oiroum* stances. These worthless obarao.te.rt generally introduoe themselves with some trumped-up story of ar" long journey m from the country," and aak for a few odd pence to purchase a meal. If the lattat is offered them, m nine cases out of ten It is refused. A case was reported to us la which a tramp visited a person's house and asked fo» money, pretending he was starving, A. generous lunch of bread and oheeße was offered to him, which he very reluctantly accepted, taking it away with him. But on getting clear of the promises he was met by another tramp, who queried the "hungry one" as to what he had got. "Bread and oheeso," was the diwgueted reply. «• Wouldn't give me a d d cent. Bah {" and he pltohed the wholesome food over th.c nearest fence, An 4 theis worthfesi vagabonds refuse work when offered them, preferdng to piok up a living by pillaging to honest labor ; m fact, they keep out of gaol as long as they can, but would sooner move into those quartan than bestir themselves or dirty their hand* with honeat toil. "Evening B,ell '♦

JHE ASHBOBTOK GUARDIAN/ THURSDAY, JULY 21, I 8&7.



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•f BjJcgtj-lpAißA.''— Quick, complete onre, a]| gnnpyißg kjdney, bladder, and urinary diaea« sea. At ohemists and druggists. Kemp, tyorne, Ptossor & Co., Ageqts, Ohtietoij^rob.



Wanted. A «DANOEwiII beheld m the Templar J\. Hall, Tinwald, on FRIDAY. July 22nd. c Dancing to commence at 8 sharp. Gents, 2a; Ladies invited. 7 126 ANTED Known.- That the Ash- burton Temperance Club will be oppned in Saiindere' Buildings on THURS- DAY evening with a Coffee Supper Time 7 30. Coffee at 915 Admission Gd . 1 adies and Gentlemen who favor the Temperance cause specially invited, 7 122 WANTED Known — Drepainukiug, superior style and fit at radueed price d nrln^ eale. Orr amp Aloork's . ! XjU ANTKD known that HAYESITcJO. * v have Large btocks on hand. For further particulars see new advertisement m this issue. BEST Quality Plußhea 3s lid, Black Alpaca 4|d, Double Width Sheeting 3d, Children's Cashmere and Silk Gloves £d, Ladies Handkerchiefs Is 6d doz., Kid ulovea 6<3, good Dresa Stuffs for 7£d — Melfobd House Clearing Sale. PUMPKIN PRIZES — The Monster Jubilee Pumpkin contained 496 seeds. Signed, E. J. Paul, R. ElßTow, J. Scaly PUMPKIN PRIZES— AII guesses fr^rn" part 400 to 583 are Prizes, guesses for 400 on Tickets higher than 1276 are out of it,— Melpord House, WANTED to clear out— Boys' Tweed Salts, from 6s 6i. Mens' Suits, i from 21s. At Dissolution Sale, Orb and AtCOBU'B. g WANTED Known -Aehburton Woo Kani, reduced to 2a 3d tho Bundle, all Colors.— Obr do Alcobn'b, Dissolution Sale. ; WANTED KNOWN - Oleographs, Scenery, and Catholic Pubjectß, Catholio Cards, good variety m Scrape, Novelties m Penwipers, Crewel Wools and Silks, Knitting Cotton, Colored Crotchet Cotton, Transfers, Tinsel Bails, &c, &c, at i.\lßß Manbirb's Fancy Repository Saundars' Buildings. WASTED CASH— Moir's Oatmeal, 251bs, 2s 9d ; LiDg Fisu, 5d ; Dried Apples 4d j 21b Tins Best Honey, lOd Vestas, 5d per doz.; Sperm fid Tin Fruits, Is ; Cutting do. Is 6d.— Jamb3 McGregor, Tancred Street, opposite Arcade.



POTATOES ! POTATOES ) POTATOES!!! 3s 6d PER SACK. Delivered m any part of Town. WHY Btsrvo yonr COWS when .Ferrimm will deliver yon 14 Sucks Carrots, 1 ton for 255, or 1 ton Mwgold3 22s 6d, It's cheip Feed for Hones and a good change. THE PERFECTED SELF- ADJUSTING EUBEKA WRINGER. THE simplest, beat, and cheapest Olothrs Wringer m the World. Se»f-Adju3Ung $ Bwel Elliptic Springe. i No Thumb 3cw>wß or Cogs required. Compact Galvanised Iron Frames. Best White Rubber Rollers. FORD'S PATJBNr Scour & Inng-Wom Mixtur. FOR SHEEP. A PERFECT CORE FOB SCOUR & LUNG WORM (which results from Scour.) ONE Drenching as per Direction!, 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 increase the appetite wonderfully, so that the Sheep recover and thrive right away. On May 3rd, 1887, Mr Jomk Stcbrieb, of Baling writes i— SIR.—I hereby beg to certify that yon drenched 82 of my Hoggets with. jour Patent Mixture for Scoar and Lung-Worm, on the 16th April. They were m a weak state, aud had basfun to die. After you drenched them not one died, and on the third diy tin Scour was stopped, and they are now doiug well. To Mr JOSEPH 70BD, Baling, and m ethers. PRICE PER GALLON : 17s fid m 1 Gallon Tins | 17a m 2 Gallon Tins One Gallon is sufficient for 160 sheep, F FBBRIMAN, AsbbnrtoTi. STILI TRIUMPHANT. _____ / THE following Medicines have been for many years highly approved of by the Public, and a Gold Medal awarded for them at the Ohristcharoh Szhibition, viz. : FOR HOUSES: Colic or Gripe Drink Blister Ointment Embrocation Grease Ointment Condition Powders Hoof Oil Worm Powders. FOR DOGS: Dietaaper Powders Mange Ointment. FOR HUMAN USB: RHEUMATIC BALSAM and Cough Syrup. Every Artiolo that hears my fS.B.Y Trade.? — S-Mark, Also my Name, Is Qbhaniiid, Beware of Spurious Imitations. CAUTION. Whereas S. SLESINGIsR, the oldest and most rtnowned Veterinary Practitioner m the Australian Colonies— who has introduced his unfailing remedies and educated tho Public to treat their own Horses, Cattle or Dogs by offering bis medicines at a very low price (for tbe different diteases, see circulars)— has, after obtaining a good sale for th»m, now to caution the Pub io against bpnrious Imitations of his Bemed'es. - Tbe genuine articles can be obtained from F. FERRIMAN; Queen's Stables, Great King Street, Dnnedin. To Mr Flmikgbr, V.«j.-— Dear Bir,— l think it a pleasure, combined with a dnty, to in'orm you that I have need yonr various Ho/so Medicines for several years, during which time I have always found them to be as good as, and even better, than Son described them. One dose of yonr Colic 'rink always cured my horses m Uss than two hours. Yonr Hoof Oils have acted won- derfully well on my horses' feet, having kept them eonnd and free from lameness for the last four years. I would not be without these Oils mmy stables on any account. Your Em* brocation, Blister Ointment, and Condition and Worm Powders are superior to any of the many kinds I have need ; indeed, I may men- tlon that through using your preparations 1 have not required the cervices of a "Veterinary Snrgeon m my stablea for six yea's. t have much pleasure m recommending yonr Horse Medicines to every horse pro* prietor. My wife, who suffered much wi'h Rheu- matism, has also nsed yoar Bhenmatio Balsam with wonderfnl effect, all other treatments having failed. Yon are welcome to pnblish this. I am, dear Bir, yonra respectfully, DAVID BACON, (Of D. and J. Bacon.) TEW ZEALAND CLOTHING FAOTOBf rHB NEW GOODS FOR THE WINTER SEASON ABB NOW OPENED OUT The k is THE LARGEST & BEST SELECTED . IN THE TOWN, And the variety of Stylo and Patterns m Men's, Youths', and Boys' Clothing leaves nothing to be desired, rhonsands of Men's and Boys Baits, newest stylos. Trousers and Trousers and Vests manufactured of New Zealand Tweeds. Every garmen warranted shrunk Jvercoats, Waterproof Coats and Leggwgs iv great^ variety Hats, comprising every new styln worn Ohildron's Jersey Suits, Child/ rfcj Meu- of. War Suits Gentlemen's Hosiery, Scarve&; Oxford Regatta and White Shirts Bugs, Portmanteaus, and Travellt ' Bage Che celebrated WERTHEIM SLWINO MACHINE. Time Payments. N.Z CLOTHING FACTOttjr, Eaot Stbmt A. Harrison. Alfred Harrison, AUCTIONEER, STOCK AND ESTATE AGBNT AND VALUATOR. ] SATURDAY SALE at 12 o'clock sharp ] I —Horses, Cattle, Pigs, Produce « •nd Merchandise, f FOR SALE- ' Farming Implements, and Vehicles of all kinde constantly io Yards on view for Pale. ' Clearing Sales held In Town or .i Country as requited, and most ' liberal terms arranged with both * Buyers and Sellers. 1 Bents collected, and the business of ahaeriteos managed with care. Valuation made of Properties orMer. 1 chandiaa on easy terms, \ A^v&nces made matantly on Goods s dtMv«red at the Stores for Sale. { Agra* for tbe Norwich Union Fire In. ! ■aronce Company * Agent for tba t MUTUAL LIFE ASSOCIATION OF fl AUSTRALASIA I t ALFRED HABRI6QN \



FERRIMAN'S MABYBLtOUS STEAM RASHER. STILL TEIUMPHANT. / TTT HAT THE^DEAN^SA-YS :— Copy of Tsrtimtfnial.) , ■< .^-— ' The Deanery, Chrietchurcb, May 3rd, 1887. 1 baye ranch pleafuro m atating ttmt oce of Hessra Barrell and Co.'a Patent "Washing Macliine'B bas been m use m my house for two rr.onthß and a half, and gives entire satisfac- tion. FJEiTiY JACOBS, Dedn of Chrifltchnr'ch. THE DOCTOR JJNDOBSES. In reply to yonr c»rd, wo find the Washer a mont useful and labor-saving machine. There is nothing equal to it m the washing line. It ifl all you claim for it, and our women folks would not be without it. Eyen a delicate female cr-n do a large washing m half a day. I cannot epeak tco highly of it. Mbs Dn. HIOKEY. THB FARMER BUPPORTS. To Mr Feniman, Ashburton. Dear- Sir,— ln reply to yonr request re Messrs Barrell and Cb.'s Bteara Patent Woih> ing Machines my wife requests me to state that the machine we got from yon is a perfect ucceas. The work that nsnally takes from light to nine hours to accomplish is now done m two hours and a half. The work is done jroll, with very little labor. — Yours respect- illy, S.S CHAPMAN, Ashburton. THB SOHOOLMASTEB TEACHES. Seafield, N Jnne Ist, IBB7i Ur F. Ferriman, Ashbmton. Sir,— l have much pleasure m itating that - Barrell s Steam Famlljp 'Washing Machine has giTen us complete satiefaction, The machine fa especially useful to those who conld not other* iss do the washing themeelres ; it saves mtJcb. hibor and expenße.— l remain, 40,, W. H. HERBEBT. THE MECHANIC BEES. Aehbmton, June 4th, 1887. Mr Ferriman, Dear Sir,— £ was for a long time a sceptic as regards the capabilities of yonr Washing Machines. I am now thoroughly convinced that they do what yon claim for th m. The construction of the machine as regards com* pactnesa and convenience is all that can be desired^— Yours faithfully, JAMES KEIB. THB LAUNDRESS GROWS WEALTHY WITH. Ashburton, March 29th, 1887. Mr Ferriman, The -Washer I got from yon leaves my clothes a beautiful white color,! a fact they an ranch whiter than I conld got them by hand, and takes the dirt from them thoroughly. Mns ISEVILL. And each member of the human family that can possess one join and tend np one universal shont ot praise, O praif* Fertiman's Marvellous Washer. Listen, listen, can't ton hear the evening chorus from the undersigned "iboing how their work is done. isad the following list of names:— Mrs Herbart, Besfield Mr M. Bruce, Seafield • Mr Collison, Seafield Mr D.Ross, Ltnriflton Mi fi T. Harriott, Ashbnrton Mr T. Glaridpe, Ashburton Mr W. Oharlton, Ashbnrton Mr Bradbury, Aihburton Mx H* Hudson, Elgin ■ Mr J. Lloyd, Kewlands Mr E. Thomas, Wskanui Mr A. Friaby, Ashburton Forks. Mr k. Chapman, Willowby MrG Once, Willowby Mr J. Williams, WiUowby Mr J. Hearn, Baling Mr A. McLeod, Tinwald Mr W. Anderson, Flemiegton Mr 0. 0. Fooks, Alford Forest Road Mr Peter Lownio, Wakasni Mr WillUm Browne, Wakanni Mr J. Johnstone, Trevoiton Mr Charges Ward, Ashbnrton Mr William Baylies, Ashbarton Mr Char If s Fowke, A&burton Mr Andrew Dawson, Watorton Mr John Fmall, Wheatstono Mr J. H. Oarlton, Mount Somen Mr J. Tucker, Ashbnrton Mr T. U. Jones, Ashbnrton Mr Beycraf t, Bakaia Mr Button, Methven iurMaginnis, Methven Mr L. F. Andrewea, Aahbirien Mr B. Lowe, Willowby Mr J. W. fcikock. Ashburtan Mr J. Canning, Ashburton Mr J. JCingßuuiry, Chertasy Mr McAnnally, Kyle Mr J. Primmer, Kakaia , Mr J. Wheeler, Willowby ' Mr J. Osborne, Willowby ' Mr J. Dunn, Flemington . Mrs Aevill, Ashburton Mr J. Doyle, Buapuna Mr A. Gibson, Temuka Mr J. Crowe, Temuka Mr J. Mcßae, Central Hotel Mr B. Baker, I shburton Ibi Hellenß, Aebbnrton Mr J. Harris, Aehbnrton Mr P. Fawcett, Ashbnr 0 Mr P. W»Mo« Afihhnito Mr John Boag, Brookside Mr Osborno, Tai Tapn Mis Allen. Dnnsandel Bey Mr Philips, Burnhaa Mr Ronndtree, dpreydon Mr George Baker, Greenpark Mr Simpson, Kaiacoi Mr Matthew Barnett, Tai Tapn Mr 0. J. Iczer, (Jhristchnrch Mr Farra, Dunodin Mr Scanlan, Newcastle, New Sooth Wales Mr J Keir, Aehburton Mr Wills, Bpringstcn Mr Baker, Sydenham Mrs Durham, Lyttelton Mr Marquet, Woolßton ■ Mr A. Lawrence, St. Albais Mr Arthur Painell, Gieborne : Mr G. Brown, Cbii tchnrch Mrs W. Pilliett, Christchurch Mr Alpe, St. Albana Mr Hnllett, Avonville Mr O'Conor. M.H.B , Westport Mr Patrick, Ohrictchurch j Mr H. Bennett, Little Akaloa Mr Turner, Rakftia Mr Monson. Chtietchurch Mr Barley, Opawa Mr McLaren. Bankeido Mr Orr, Woolßton MrWitt€e,TaiTarm Mr Burke, Halswell Mr Bennington, O/ristchurch Mr Dyer, Otira Gorg6 Mr Robert Cooper, St. Alban Mrs Pope, Lyttelton Mr Hartnell. Rakaia Mr Hibbs, Methven Mrs Hales, Ohxifitchurch Mr Budden, Christchurch Mr Collins, Avonside Mr Martan, Rangiora Mrs Wilmott, Ferry Read Mr Papons, Kaikoura Mr B. Patton, Methven Mr Granger, Cairnbrae Mr Gardar, Methven Mr Frampton, Willowby Mr McMillan, Methven Mr E. Thomas Methven Mr Rudd,Sydennam M p c«» WUkinß and Field, Nelson Mr T.E. Mcßae, Alford Forest Mr Eohberg, Melbourne • Mr Speirs, Inverc*rgill Mn Uedwortb, Ohristchurch Mr Mackintosh, Bingsland Mr Pannett, Lincoln Mr Clark, Bakaia And 900 others. SOLE AGENT ASHBURTON PorlSale. 0 ANGLO-AMEBICAN DfiILLS J SECOND-HAND,: Ditto, KeW and ! Gray, large size. ! F. JERiIIAN/ ! Toiac^iooD~ FOR HOBSEB, OATiLE AND SHEEP. COMPOSED of 20 iugredients, comprisinß the most nntritionn.articles of diet, com- bined with harmless tonica and altenttvM m proper proporftonß. Recommended for main- taining animals m good health and condition, and also for restoring thoie to health that have got into an unthrifty state from any cause. Invaluable Sox Stallion*. Bacehoraei Huntera, and all descriptions of Horuea from which great exertions required. Allowance for Horses, Half-pint J} xiiy. Gon be obtained only from F. FEBRHJAN^ Aebporton,



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AND CABINETMAKERS, UPHOLSTERERS, AKD GENERAL FtRNITURE MAKERS. 1 • _ ._ HAVE taken those Central and. Con* venient Premises m Tancred Street, opposite Union Bank (late Jno. Meech}, and will carry on the above businesses m til Branches. Furniture Re-covered, Polished, and re- paired promptly, and at very reasonable terms. VENETIAN BLINDS MADE TOI ORDER. - 584 7"-"" ~~ TRY KIBIPATEICK'S NEW SEASON'S JAM. SPECIAL NOTICE. TT-IREPATRICK'S NEW SEASON'S JA_ 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. KIBKPATRICK'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 cold at any price, but ASK for KIRKPATBICK'S NEW SEASON JAM, and see that you get it. TBB BEST IS ALWAYS THE CHEAPEST. Kirkpatriok's New Season ami the best. l : caution* None is genuine unless our name is stamped on each tin, and has our registered T*a*» Mark;:«« Lord Nelson 1 m he label. / S Kii'kpatrick&Co. MANTJJPACTUEEKS, EUSON^Z.



TO WORKING MSN. MRS fIMMO, . PBOFBISTBES3 OF THK WATERLOO BOARDINGfIOUSB, Tanered Street, Auhburton, BEOS respectfully to inform the general poblio, particularly the working classes, that she haa reduced tbs rates for Board and Lodging as undsr:— Board «sd Lodging, per week, 16s to 17a Dinners only, per week 4b Board only, per weak ... ... 10s The cooking Is done by Mr Timmo, , whose reputation as a first-claes chef .jremsins ansollied. A capital table, and meals at all bouts. 7 59 THE BULLI DISASTER. PERSONS not subscribing towards this urgently required Fond through any local Committee In their own locali- ties, or m any other way more desitable to themselves, can do so by addressing their kind contributions either to the Central Committee In Sydney, the Branch Committee at Bulll (eight miles from Wollongong), or to W. J. POULTER, Mayor of Wollongong, A. A. TURNER, Police Magistrate, ' Joint Treasurers, Wollongong Branch, Ball! Relief Fund. Town Hall, Wollongong, N.8.W., April 6ib, 1887, Trees Trees Trees NOTICE TO PLANTERS. rpHE undersigned begs to call the 1 attention of farmers, settlers and others to his extensive stock of FRUIT AND FOREST TREES, smong which are about 3.0C0.C00 Forest Trees, Inclu- ding 200,000 Cupret bub Macrocarra, one and two years old; 200,000 Pinus Ibblr- nb. one and two years old; 100,000 Pinui L&rioio ; 3C0.000 Silver Btrob; 0,000 Pinus Austrfaca; all other kinds proportion. AH kinds of Cabbege lants on tale, and a few thousands of cry early Strawberry Plants. KB. —AH orders by post, or otherwto, hall receive my best attention. JAMES PORTER, OLIFTON NURSWRY. Allenton, barton TO THE LADIES OF ASB BURTON DISTRICr. MISS MORRISON (Late with Messrs Friedlander Bros and MrH. O. Segere)and MISS HOLLOVVAY (For a- considerable term with Mesirs Hobday and Co., of Ohrittohmoh) HATE, at the request, of numerous patrons, decided upon entering into business as DRESSMAKERS, etc, and witn this object have taken premises itj TANCRED STREET, opposite Mr Chapman's, painter. All orders received will be promptly executed under our personal supervision, which wiH be a sufficient guarantee that Fit, Finish and Fashion will be all that aonld be desired. Charges specially arranged to meet the approval of customers. Terms — Prompt upon execution of orders. MISSES MOEEISON & HOLLOWAY, DRESSMAKERS, &c, TANORED STREET, 4SBBURTON, . Opposite Mr Cfinpoun't, Painter. 4-330,



Victoria House. ■-. I i iN Consequence of Bequia'te Alte'ations to Fremiseß, which will afford greater fsciliti* a for conducting onr rapidly increasiug busing, it has been fonnd ecßssry to Greatly Red nee our Stock within tho next few weeks. - . largo and liberal IJ eductions are now made m every Department v. Bolders of Glassware Gift Coupons are requested to present the same aß\e&ily a convenient to enable the Gift Distribution to be satisfactorily dosed ."""-. DIMANT & COB, GENEEAL DRAPER*, OLQTHIERS, «0., East and Tancred streets, Ashburton. rnHB PBEMIBR OLONIAL COM ANY \:JANfERBISPY BRANCH. FIRE AND MARINE RISKS, ALSO RISKS ON GROWING CROPS \CCEPTED AT THE LOWEST CURRENT RATE& George Jameson, AGENT, ASHBURTON ''*'-':''-.. . ■■•■ * To Meet the Times. W. DAVIS, Cabinetmaker, i&c. t KIEND3 to SSLL FDRNITDBE of all kinds at Prices NBVEK BEFORE I BEARD OF. Note the Addbebs— FURNITURE MANUFACTORY, EAST STEEET SOUTH, ABHBTJBTOW. , M ' ALBEET EOBEETS " 18 A CASH PUROHAbEB OF Wheat, Oats, and other Farm Produce. Offerc STORAGE FACILITIES onfAdYantageons Terns. Has lor Sale,— GOLDEN TABES, CAPE BARLEY, PLOUGH SHARES (alljBlzo*). BID VDP/T, CAIS, EABLIY, dO^EEP, COCBFFCCT, }>J1 GB RAPEI9EED, OOBN|SACKS f SEAMING TWINE. COOPER'S SHEEP DIP, Acknowledged "to be THE BEST IN THE MARKET. x