The Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. SATURDAY, JULY 30, 1887. BIBLE READING IN SCHOOLS.

Among the many questions that have for along time engaged public attention which the coming election has brought prominently to the front is that of Bible reading m schools. In looking mrough out exchanges we ara struck, not only with the number oi meetings which hare been held on this subject since the prorogation of Parliament, but also with the large audiences re ported, m almost every case, to have attended such meetings. This shows very clearly that the people are m earnest on this question. We do not mean to insinuate that they have ever j shown any want of earnestness m the cause, for well we remember the storm of indignation that was aroused through out the colony when it was first pro posed to impose a godless system of education on an unwilling people. Opposition, however, was vain ior the flat had gone forth, and the secular, free and compulsory system was inaugurated by the law of the land, and by the law of the land the Bible was vigorously excluded. Various attempts were made to obtain a modification of the rules m the direction of religious instruction and failing that m the direction of Bible reading. AU thpse were sternly refused, Beaten but not discouraged, the friends of religion have quietly pursued their course, and we are glad to see that the varioue organ isations formed to favor the objects they have m view, have been successful be yond anticipation, m taking advantage of the coming election to forward the cause so dear to a large majority of the people, and we have every hope that m the ensuing [session the newly elected members will not forget the lesson that has been taught them during their electioneering campaien and will use their efforts to give effect to the earnest and ardent desires of so many of their constituents by procuring pro vision for Bible reading m public schools; with a time-table and con science clause. Our sympathies are entirely with those are engaged m a noble and holy struggle against a Godless system of education; a system which gives us only stones where we ask bread; a system m which neither religion nor morality is recognised ; and a system which leaves its students, even after having passed its Sixth Standard, as destitute of any guiding principle for after uso as is the Hottentot or heathen Chinese. To call such a system a sys tem of education is a mockery, a delu sion and a snare; it is a miserable prostitution of the term. In reality 'it is merely a system of teaching which leaves its scholars, like a vessel without ballast or steering gear ; at the mercy of i the elements. I i

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Mr W. 0. Walker addresses a meeting of eleotors at Ashburton on Tuesday evening. Sir Juliuß Yogel baa arranged to deliver an address at Ashburton after his return from Dunedin, whither he goes on Tuesday. Last evening a special train consisting Of 25 trucks of horses passed through Ashbur , ton en routo to Lyttelton. The horses aro part of a number whioh Mr Jno. Grigg, of Longbeaoh, is sending to India by tbe steamer Bucepbalua, whioh has been specially char tered by Messrs Friedlander Bros, for the. purpose. Last evening's consignment was only halt ol tho total number, about 300. and another epeoial train will be despatched on Monday. The estimated population of tbo oolony, exclusive o! Maoris, on 31st Maroh last, was 593,381. Tbe Maori population, according to the census, was .1,828, wbioh would give t total population of 635,209.

Last night the Hon W. Rolle.ton ad dressed a meeting of the Rangitata electors at, Wakanui m the Schoolroom. About 150 eleotors were present, and Mr James Brown occupied the obair. At tbe conclusion oi Mr Rolles ton's address, Mr Megson proposed a vote of thanks to tbe candidate, wbioh was seconded by Mr Leadley, and carried unani mously. A new discovery m meohanio., says the " Financial and Mining Record " of New York, was investigated m Montreal by a party of New Yorkers, who went there for tbia , speoial objeot. The result accomplished by the disoovery is the pulverisation or grinding of the hardest substanoe by the aotion of air set m motion, resembling that of a cyolone. Tbe air is confined m an iron chamber not larger than an ordinary bouse furnace. At a test given m the paint faotory of M'Dougall, Logic, and Co., where the machine has been m operation for six months past, nails, iron, slag, and flint rook were reduced to an im | palpable powder, while tho operation was equally effeotive with phosphates, mica, asbestos, rice hulls, and other pulpy and soft substances. The device is very inexpensive, and, so far as the investigations showed, accomplished results so important as to point to a revolution m pulverising and grinding operations m numerous departments of trade. The central provinces of Spain (says a correspondent of the " o hroniole ") have been visited by bo terrible a plague of loousts tbat whole provinoea.are ruined. Within the Bpaoe of a few houra these pests have destroyed every trace of vegetation, grass, wheat, vines, and olives. Over considerable traota of oountry not a Vostiga of green is to be seem and the reports state that at times the sun has been obsoured when these fearful peats have been winging their flight from plaoe to plaoe. In La Manoba the trains have been .topped by them, and gangs of workmen have had to go ahead of passenger trains m truoks to clear the lines of the myriads of loousts that have descended upon them. In many cases the inseots hayo lain so thick on the metals that trains have not been able to travel faster than three or four miles an hour. Tbo Oortos are about to vote a large oredit m aid of the sufferers, aud to provide a means of destroying these voracious swarms of inseots. Our London correspondent writes that at I an extraordinary general meeting of the River Plate Fresh Meat Company, Limited, it was stated tbat during the last ten months the Oompany bad lost £37,000 m consequence of tbo depressed state of the meat market. — " Otago Daily Times." In tbe county of Donegal, Ireland, contain, ing 206,000 inhabitants, the last census gave only one arobiteot, one photographer, one railway guard, one acoountant, one showman, one literary man, one shorthand writer, three cabinet-makers, 10 bricklayers, and 54,000 agriculturists. The German barquontine Wilhelm Weise* was reoently burned at Lakow, m the China Sea, and 5400 bags of sugar aboard were destroyed.; Six thousand gallons of wine from tbe Auldana vineyard, South Australia, has been purchased at very satisfactory prioes by a large wine firm m England. Tho wholo gold raised m the Australian colonies from tho earliest records to tbe end of 1855 was 79,G78,1370zb, or about £318,000,000 sterling of aotual value. Dr Hobbe, who has been tbe Queensland Government Medical Officer for 34 years, has been . granted twelve months' _loave on full pay, and then retires from the service. In the annual report of the Judges of the Victorian Supremo Court they reoommend that the Criminal Law Statute be amended so as to give thorn power to sentenoe offenders to separate confinement as distinct from solitary oonfiement, that power be given to the Judges and Magistrates to prohibit the publication of any report on the ground of decency, that power be given to hear oases m camera, and that the punishment of flogging be extended to all cases of assault with violence. The Hungarians employed m the ironworks at Bethlohem, Pennsylvania, by their queer language frequently cause trouble, and many serious mistakes are made by them, as well i aa by those with whom they transact business (says the Philadelphia Press). The latest error was rather amusing. A couple of tbat nationality desiring to bo married called on a justice of tho peace, and took along an Hungarian couple to aot as witnesses. The strange names oonfused tbe well-meaning justice and instead of marrying tho first mentioned oouple he united tbe witnesses for " better or for worse." Some timo aferward., news of bla mistake having reached him, he sent word to both the couples to borne before him again. When they appoared he divorced the oouple he had already married and joined the right oouple. He tben wound up the complioation of coremonieß by sending m a bill for two marriages and one divorce.

RAID ON PARIHAKA.

4 RESISTANCE OF TBE NATIVES. BAYONETS USED. Hawbra, July 30. The Opunake correspondent of the " Star " telegraphs this morning :— lt is rumored that Te Whetu and another Native, reoently convicted of sly grog selling, are to be arrested. The rumor Is supportod by tho faot of 20 of the permanent mllltla and two sergeants, under the Sergeant Major, having gone to Puogarehu this morning, where are also all the available police force. Tho Pungarehu correspondent of the " Hawora Star" writes that the Inspector Pardy, Constables Twomey, Henry, Roche, Hollo and a foroo of 21 Permanent Artillery went to Parihaka to arrest Te Whetu. When the attempt was made by 1 the Constables a genera) rush was made ' by tha Natives to prevent the arrest, Oonatable Twomey being thrown to the ground. Constable Ilocho got a severe handling. The order was given to the Permanent Force to fix bayonets, whiob checked tho Native men and women assisting to resist the arrest, Te Whetu was thrown by Roche but his wife lay on him to prevent the bandouffa being put on. The Natives were at last overocme and threo prisoners were taken and hand, ooffed for attempting to rescue. Te Whetu wis taken to Pnngarehu m a waggon, tbe othors walking m ohargo of tho Permanent foroe. The aTair lasted 15 to 20 minutes.

THE WEATHER.

Tho following ib tho meteorological roport at Alford Station for the week ending July 29th, 1887 :— High Shade. m Date, low high Sun. State of weather. Saturday 25« 47* 85- Fine, calm Sunday 26* CO- 95. Fair, B.W. Monday 36* 54- 102- Fine, oalm Tuesday 25' 50* 100' Fine, calm Wed'day 2<s« 67- 103- Fino, N.E. Thur'day 26* Gl- 102» Fino, N.W, Friday 28- 00- 103- Fine, N.E. Hop Bitters gives good digestion, aotivo liver, good oiroulation and buoyant spirits. Get tbe only genuine American Co.'s Kdad

HAMPSTEAD TOWN BOARD.

ThiS Board held its usual monthly meeting last night at ita office. MILK ACT. The Board resolved to write to the County Council re bringing tbe " Milk j A ct " into operation through the whole of the County, 1 NUISANCE Tt was resolved that R. Ju meson get notice to remove a nuisance caused by his cows within fourteen days, or legal pro ceedings will bo taken against him. CORRESPONDENCE. ' Correspondence was road from the Inspector of Nuisances and the Borough Council. WATER SOPPLY. The consideration of Water Supply was postponed to a future occasion. BOARD OF HEALTH. The Beard decided io 00-operate with tho Borough for tho purpose of forming a Board of Health. RATE DEFAULTERS. The Ok-rk was instructed to sue all rate defaulters next Tuesday. FORMING FOOTPATHS. The Works Committee were instructed to form the footpaths on the Wakanui Road near the Convent. RATE. Commissioner Hunt gave notice of motion for a rate to be struck at next meeting. ! After a large quantity of routinobusiuess the Board adjourned.

INTERPROVINCIAL NEWS

m> Russell July 29. H.M.S. Opal has arrived from Sydney, and will practice big gun drill on Saturday, proceeding to Wellington on Monday morning next. Auckland, Jnly 29. Mhe B.ard of Education to-day adopted the recommendation of the Committee on expenditure telegraphed yesterday, except thai two amendments were made. The senior Olerk's salary Is to be £200, instead of £225, and the junior Olerk dispensed with. John Ball was charged at the Polioe Court to-day with setting fire to a house at Hellier's oreek, and remanded. The Poultry Association's show opened to-day. The exhibits greatly exceed those of previous yeara m number and general excellence. Ia connection with Dr M'Gregor's enquiry into tbe administration of chari table relief, ha has visited (16 householders, with a total of 200 people, recipients of aid, and the outcome of his Investigations is to convince him that the practice of the Auckland Board m having applicants before them is a wholesomo oheok upon imposition and that the Board deaerve credit for 4belr exertions, Wellington, July 29. An attempt was {made to destroy the submerged hulk Ell Whitney. Soundings were taken m tha spot where the sunken hulk lay, and show that where there was formerly a depth of only 20ft at low water i there Is now a dopth of 42ft, and the least depth of water found m the Immediate , vicinity of the wreck Is 36 . fc. A diver will be sent down to make a further examlna k tion of the sp t, i The Thorn don School Committee have maintained their position against the Education Board. The latter contended > that their selection had higher qnalifioa i tions, and more experience, than the , Committee's to which the Committee replied by passing a resolution, ignoring the aotion of tha B.ard In making any 1 appointment without firßt consulting them, I and d ollnlne to accept the Board's ) nominee. Further, they insist that the lady of their oho.oe is the most suitable of . the twelve candidates for the pcaitlon of Infant mistress. ' Oamaru, July 29. 1 At tbe meeting of the Harbor Board to-day, a o . atement wan presented showing . the receipts and expenditure for the past t six months. This showed that tho revenue oxceeded that of the corresponding six 1 months of last year by about £100, It is ) ostJmated that the revenue for the year i wl!l exceed that of last year by about , £1800. , Dunedist, July 29. . The New Zealand Refrigerating Oom pany has reoommended a dividend at the rate of 7 per oent, absorbing £1239. ' At tho close of a leoture delivered by ; Bishop NevlH on the Bible m sohools, a resolution was carried by those present, ! numbering about 500, In support of the obj .ot sought by the Bible m Sohools ' Association. A man named Harvey was found dead 1 leaning against a fence at Oaversbam. He I is supposed to have died In a fit, and Is -, believed to have been of Intemperate . habits. He was one of the class known as " remittance men."

CORRESPONDENCE.

♦ We do not hold ourselves responsible for tlie opinions expressed by our correspondent?, FREETRADE V. PROTECTION. JO THE EDITOR.. Sir,— lf you would kindly give space for an opinion on Protection, differing a little from your own, 1 Bhould say the following : — Articles made m New Zealand must be produced either at a less expen.o than m other countries, or at an equal, or at a greater. If at a less expense protec tion duties would be a farce, aud indeed, an export trade would result, as ib the case now with wool and grain. If at an equal expense, as holds now m the case of some woollen manufactures, protection duties would bo still quite uncalled for. We are very prone to encourage looal industries, and this will, at any time, bo sufficient to turn tho balance m favor of our own m.nufuoturers m all cases that fall under the second head. At thia point common fairness would say that if prices were equal, tbe better articles should win the day ; but a Protectionist would say that it is better to mako for ourselves and " keep the money iv the country." Thero ib a great deal of fog and fallacy con nected with thi- phrase, aod all tho real good it can do for us is contained merely m the littlo annual Barings of those em ployed, and of thoir dependants m any manufaoture. The right and desirable übo of the phraae refers to absentee land lordism, viz., report of rent and interest, nnd doesVnot refer to tho question of thi_ letter. As for the third class, that m whioh we cannot compote with a foreign pro ducer, it is -imply a ruinous tax on the community to nut a prohibtive tax on im portation. It is a struggle against somo natural unfitness, and nothing can be said m favor of it. So far as I oan see it is not the manu facturing industries that need to bo petted and encouraged. They are already spreading naturally quickly. It is not upon thorn that a young oountry depends for its prosperity ; but it is upon its agri cultural intereßtj. upon the nett produce of tho soil. If each acre yielded itß best the colony would soon tide over the low state in 'o which bad season s have brought it, and one good growing yoar would set us all on a sound footing again. If duties are really protective, then imports and revenue from customs will decrease, and of course the property tax will have to be raised to meet tbe defi ciency. Prices too m the hands of manu facturers associations will rise, but rot m the case of wheat and wool, and so the farmer will have to pay more for his candles, boots, furniture, e*o., more to the property tax, aud get the same for his wheat and wool ; and ie tho face of this can you, Sir, say he will be quite con soled by your promised rise m the price of cabbages . I scaroely think it. I am, Sir, yours, etc., J_ MES R. WlL&ltf-ON. Chestiey, 27tb July, i

TELEGRAPHIC NEWS.

BRITISH AND FOREIGN.

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MELBOURNE EXHIBITION.

London, Jnly 28. Mr Vincent Barrington, the ac credited representative of the London Commission for the Melbourne Ex hibition, who proceeded to the Con tinent with a view to secure theP participation of the various European Governments m the Exhibition, has made favorable progress m the nego tiations at Berlin, where the leading, merchants are making representations to the Government m favor,of Germany; being officially represented at tht Exhibition. Mr Barrington has now . left for Vienna.

SCENE IN THE COMMONS.

-»•>_•-- -.._— _._.. _._._,___ __.._r _._.___<_. ->^w> LoitnoK. Jnly 29. • During a debate last sight m Com mittee m the Commons on the Irish Land Bill, a most disorderly acene occurred. Mr Healey, who was ad dressing the House, resented the inter, ruptions of Mr De Lisle, member for Loughborough, Leicestershire, and threatened to break that gentleman's neck, whereupon he was admonished by the Speaker and suspended for a fortnight. r '-//..

PRINCE FERDINAND.

Sofia, July 28. Prince Ferdinand is shortly expected to arrive here to take the oath of the Constitution and receive the homage of the people of Bulgaria. : . -* [BPKOIAI, TO -"BESS AB_OO_ATIOX, J J

LORD SALISBURY ON FREE TRADE.

London, Jnly 28. Speaking at Norwich, Lord Salisbury said freetrade was condemned bjr every one but ourselves. He did not admit freetrade wrong, but the British system was full of anomalies which required to be dealt with. The fanners were asking that duties be charged on imported produce. He believed it was necessary for tne country to retrace its steps and make fiscal alterations for the benefit of tbe growers.

SUGAR BOUNTIES.

The -British proposal Jfot jig ference re sugar bounties elicited a majority of favorable replies. Ger many approves of the holding' of a Conference, and is favorably, inclined to the abolition of the : bounties. Austro-Hungary has decided tp consent to the abolition, but Holland and Bel gium are more cautious, though,favor able. France is opposed "to the aboli tion, '...a?.':.-.

AUSTRALIAN.

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THE ROTOMAHANA.

Melbourne, July 29. The Rotomahana passed -Wilson's Promontory at 9 a.m. to-day, bound lor this port.

THE GANGES.

The barque Ganges, which went ashore off Point Lonsdale, near (he Heads, on the 24th, is still m the same position.

ALLEGED DEFALCATIONS.

The " Evening Herald " states that Mr Mellen, Secretary to the United Mercantile Company of Australasia, has absconded, leaving heavy defalca tions.

SHIPPING.

Arrived— P. and O. s.s. Valetta; from London ; Rotomahana, from the Bluft

PARLIAMENTARY.

•Hobakt, July 29. A vote of want-of-cohfidence m the financial proposals of the Government has been moved m the House of Assembly. The^kisian will probably be taken to-morrow. It is expected that the Ministry will have a small majority. • ;

THE MARKETS

» I [BBUTBR'B TELKORAMS—COPYKiaHT. ) 1 . . London, July 28. [ Consols remain at ior^_ > New Zea* ( land inscribed slock has advanced by . ios to £99 ios. The Bank of Eng land's reserve m notes and bullion is , ;£i 2,400,000, being less 1 than last week. The proportion of reserve to liabilities is 40 per cent. The Bank rate of discount is 2 per cent, and the market rate i#d. Adelaide wheat, off coast,. is selling at 3333 d. Quotations, ex store, are unchanged. Australian hides are m limited demand, nrices being is 8d to is 4d lower. Sydnet, Jnly 29. New Zealand wheat is quoted at 38 6d to 3s ad; New Zealand oats, is ad to 2s 3d j maize, 3s 4d ; potatoes, 80s to 455. The market is glutted with all sorts of produce. A dil aide, July 29. Wheat is dull, at 3s 9d to 3s iod. Country flour, Jrg 5s to ios ; town flour, £9 5s to £9 15s.

DARING CYCLING FEAT.

A daring cycling feat has been success, fully performed at the Granite OHy by Ralph Temple, of the Amerioan bioyo'ing j team, for a wager. He undertook to ride on one wheel along the parapet of tbe New Pier, whloh is about two feet above the sea level, and five feet from the road* way on the other aide. The Intrepid rider made an attempt about half-peat six p.m., dressed ln his raoing suit. In oase he should fall over Into the lea, being an expert swimmer, and the tide running m, he calculated on being able to reach land again. W. J. Morgan had a rope attached to the handle bar, whioh he held alack m his hand for the purpose of saving the machine iv the event of the rider falling. A start was made 220 yards from thu lighthouse, and the bioyc list moved rapidly m that direction. After going aboat a hundred yards, and making an asoent of eighteen inches, owing to aa elevation m the wall, he nearly ran off into the sea, and shouted to his oompanlon to look ont. He, however, regained hit equilibrium, and proceeded to the light* house, whloh he reached In safety, acd was taken from his one wheel none the worse for his bold feat. Tho lidar was loudly cheered by the crowd of onlooker*.

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, SATURDAY, JULY 30, 1887



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PBIC3 PER GALLON : 17s 6d m 1 Gallon Tins | 17s m 2 Gallon Tine One Gallon is Bufßciont for 160 sheep, F, FERRIMAN, ABhburton. cc ' " "" *""" TEW ZEALAND CLOTHING FACTOR ST rHE NEW GOODS FOR THE WINTER SEASON ABE NOW OPENED OUT The k is THE LARGEST & BEST SELECTED m THE TOWN, And tho varioty of Style and Patterns m Men's, Youths', and Boys' Olothing leaves nothing to be desired. Phousands of Men's and Boya Suit*, newest stylos. Trousers and Trousers and Vests manufactured of Now Zealand Tweeds. Every garmen warranted shrunk Jvercoata, Waterproof Coats and Legg.jgß iv gTeat variety Hats, comprising overy new styl* worn Children's Jersey Suits, Child/-.. 9 Men- of-War Suits Gentlemen's Hosiery, Scarves ; Oxford -tegatta and White Shirt. Bugs, Portmanteaus, and Travelli i Bags fhe celobrated WERTHEIM SOWING MACHINE. Timo Payments. N.Z CLOTHING FACTORS', Ej_*t Stbmt ■ — i - ij- ii A. Harrison. Alfred Harrison, AUCTIONEER, STOOK AND ESTATE AGENT AND VALUATOR. SATURDAY SALE at 12 o'clock sharp -~- Horses, Cattle, Pigs, Produce and Merchandise. FOR SALE— Farming Implements, and Vehicles of all kinds constantly m Yards on viow for Palo. Clearing Sales held m Town or Country as required, and moet liberal terms arranged with both Buyers and Sellers. Renta collected, and the bußinees of absentees managed with oare. Valuation made of Proportioß or Mor« chandiee on easy terms. Advances mado instantly on Goods delivered at the Stores for Sole, Agent for .the Norwich Union Fire Iq| , anrance Oompanyi Agent tot the| MUTUAL LIFE ASSOCIATION Of | '



FERRIMAN'S MARVBLLOUB STEAM WASHER. STILL TRIUMPHANT. "TTTHAT THE DEAN SAYS:— Copy of Testimonial.) Tbe Deanery, Christchurch, May Brd, 1887. I have much pleasure m atating that oce of Messrs Barroll and Co.'s Patent Washing Machine's bas been m use m my house for two monthß and a half, and glveß entire satisfac- tion. lIE-TiY JACOBS, Dean of Ohrißtchurch. THE DOOTOR ENDORSES. In reply to your cord, wo find tho Washer a i most ÜBeful and labor-saving machino- There Is nothing equal to it m tho washing line. It is all you claim for It, and our women folks would not bo without it. Even a dollcat. female c»n do a large woahing m half a day. I cannot speak too highly of it. Mrs Dr. HICKEY. THE FARMER BUPPORTB. To Mr Ferriman, Aehburton . Dear Kir,— ln reply to jour request re Messrs Barrell and Go?a Bteam Patent Wash- ing Machine b my wife requests me to state that tbe machine we got from you is a perfeot nccesa. The work tbat usually takes from .ight to nine hourß to accomplish Ib now done m two houra and a half. The work is done well, with very littlo labor.— Yours respect- Trtly* B.S. CHAPMAN, A staburton. THE SOHOOLMABTER TEACHES. Seafield, June let, 1887. Mr F. Ferriman, Ashbuiton. Sir, — I have much pleasure m stating that Borrell's Bteam Family Washing Machino haß given ub complete satisfaction. Tho machino is especially useful to those who could not otherwiso do the washing themselves ; it saves much labor and expense^-! g^Jj^ THE MECHANIC BEEB. Ashbutton, Juno 4th, 1887. Mr Ferriman, Dear Sir, — I was for a long time a sceptic as reaards the capabilities of your Washing l Machincß. I am now thoroughly convinced that they do what you claim for th.m. The construction o t tho machine as. regards com- pactness and convenience is all that can b_ desired.— lours faithfully, _, mrt JAMBS KSIB. THB LAU-.DRESB GROWS WEALI'HI WITH. Ashburton, March 29th, 1887. Mr Ferriman, The Waaber I got from you leaves m] clothes a beautiful white color, m fact they aw much whiter than 1 could get thtm by band and takes tho dirt from them thoroughly. Mrs KEVILL. And each member of the human family tha can possess one join and send up on universal Bhout ct praise, 0 pralw Ferriman 1 Marveltouß Washer. Listen, listen, cant yoi hear the evening chorus from the undersign* 'bring how their work is done. lead tho following list of nam e»t— • Mrs Herbert, Seafield Mr M. Bruce, Seafield Mr Collison, Seafield Mr D. RoBB,L-im_Bton MrG T. Marriott, Ashburton Mr T. Olaridpre, Ashbnrton Mr W. ■.. harlton, Ashburton Mr Bradbnry, Ashburton Mr H* Hudson, Elgin Mr J. Lloyd, Newlands Mr E. Thomas, Wakanui Mr A. Friaby, Ashburton Forks Mr h. Chapman. Willowby Mr G. Gr'ce, Willowby Mr J. Williams, Willowby Mr J. Honrn, Ealing Mr A. McLeod, Tinwald Mr W. Anderson, Flemington Mr 0. 0. Fooks, Alford Forest Road Mr Peter Lownie, Wakanni Mr William Browne, Wakanui Mr J. Johnstone, Trevorton Mr Chares Ward, Aahburton Mr William l__yllss, ABhburton Mr Charles Fowke, Ashbuiton Mr Andrew Doweon, Waterton Mr Jolm Small, Wheatsfcone Mr J, H. Carlton, Mount Somers Mr J- Tucker, Ashburton Mr T. U. Jones, Ashburton Mr Eeycraf t, Rakaia Mr Button, Methven gi rMaginnia, Methven Mr L V. Androwcs, ABhbnrton Mr B. Lowe, Willowby . MrJ.W. Siloock. AsU.ur.on ' Mr J. C_u_nln_.. ABhburton ; Mr J. Kingßbury, Ohertsey j Mr McAnnally, Kyle !■ Mr J. Primmer, Rakaia Mr J. Wheeler, Willowby Mr J. Osborne, Willowby Mr J. Dunn, Flemington Mrs Nevill, Asbburton Mr J. Doyle, Ruapuna Mr A. Gibson, Temuka Mr J. Crowe .Temuka Mr J. Mcßae, Central Hotel .rB. Baker, Ashburton ) Mrs Hellens, Ashburton Mr J. Harris, Ashburton . Mr P. Fawcett, Ashbur Mr P. W»> 'Jon Ash».ur r Mr John Boag, Brookside Mr OBbornc, Tai Tapn Mis Allen, Dunsandel Rev Mr Philips, Burnham Mr Boundtree, dpreydon Mr George Baker, Greenpark Mr Simpson, Kaiapoi Mr Matthew Barnett, Tai Tapu I Mr 0. J. Iczer. Chriatcburcb i Mr Farra, Dunedin Mr Scanlan, Newcastle, New South Wnl Mr J Keir, Aahburton Mr Wills, Bpringston Mr Baker, Sydenham Mrs Durham, Lyttelton Mr Maru.net, Woolston Mr A. Lawrence, St. Albans Mr Arthur Parnell, Gi eborno Mr G. Brown, Oh_i j tchurch Mrs W. Pilliett. Chriotohuroh Mr Alpe, Bt. Albans Mr Hullstt, Avonville Mr O'Oonor. M.H.R , Weßtport Mr Patrick, Christchurch Mr H. Bennett, Little Akaloa Mr Turner. Rakaia Mr Monson, Chrißtchnrch Mr Harley, Opawa Mr McLaren. Bank_.de Mr Orr, Woolston Mr Wit tce,Tai Tapu Mr Burke, Halswell Mr Bennington, 0 _ ri s tchurch Mr Dyer, Otira Gorg_ Mr Robert Cooper, Bt. Alban Mrs Pope, Lyttelton Mr Hartnell, Rakaia Mr Hibbß, Methven Mrs Hales, Christchurch Mr Bcdden, Cbristchurch Mr Collins, Avonslde Mr Martan, Rangiora Mrs Wilmott, Ferry Read Mr Parsons, Kaikoura Mr R. Patton, Methven Mr Granger, Cairnbrae Mr Gardar, Methven Mr Frampton, Willowby Mr McMillan, Moth von Mr E. Thomaa Methven Mr EndchSydonnum Mf sars Wilkins and Field, Nelson lfr T. E. Mcßao, Alford Forest Mr Echberg, Melbourne Mr Speirs, Invercargill Mrs Hed worth, Christchurch Mr Mackintosh, Bingeland Mr Pannett, Lincoln Mr Clark, Rakaia And 900 others, sole:agent ASHBURT|O|N l ßov Sale.T a rt ANGLO-AMERICAN. DRILLS I SECOND-HAND Ditto, Roid and Gray, largo sizo. IFERE I M A N, TONIC FOOD FOR HORBEB, CATTLE AND SHEEP. COMPObED of 20 ingredients, comprising the moat nutrition ..articles of diet, com- bined with harmless tonlc_ and altemtivea m S roper proportions. Reoommended for main- lining animals m good health and condition, •nd also for restorirg thoie to health that have got into an unthrifty state from any cause. Invaluable for Stallions, Racehor.ee, Hunters, and all descriptions of Horses from which great exertions are required. Half-pint D .ily, _L_JB OoQ.be obtained only from fc~.M.U_W_. I*. H.RBIMA*', Aei.biu.lon.



"TTTANTED Known. —That Andrew VV Orr will during the next few weeks offer the whole of his Surplus Stock of Drape, y, Olothiag, and Boots at an immense redaction. "TTTANTED Known.- That A. Orr is V V now selling Ladies' Jackets at 5s lid to 7a 6d. One lot Ladies* Ulsters, fashionable shape, 5s 9d and 6s 9d, TTTANTED Knowo.-That Fingering VV ib 2b per hank. Ladies' Hose, 4d to lOd per pair. Gloves at half price. China Matting, 6d.— A. Orr's Oheap Salo. "TTT ANTED Known.— A hig Int of VV Ladies' Boots, nico quality, 4s 9d ; Children's Bootß, Is to 2s 6d ; Gents Boots, 7s Gd to lle6d: Gents Shoes at 3s lid.— A. Orr. "TTTANTED Known.— Brussels Carpet VV at half price (being overstocked) Tapeßtry Carpets greatly reduced. One Lot of Remnants of Dress Goods nt your own pricea. White Calico at 2s 6d per doz. — A. Ore's Sale. -\TTANTED Known.— Boys' Suits, 3s ! VV Hd ; Jersey Suits, 2s 6d ; Men's i Suits, splendid quality, 30s ; Shirt., Is lid ; Men'g Hats greatly reduced.— A. Orr's Oheap Sale. " i "TTTANTED Known. — Dressmaking YV Department is now admirably worked ; style and fitting giving the very . highest satisfaction. — Andrew Orr. TRY KIBXPATRICK'S NEW SEASON'S JAM. SPECIAL NOTICE. KIRKPATRIOK'S NEW SEASON'S 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 bo persuaded to buy cheap and inferi brands Jam, the remains of old . tock, which must be sold at any price, but ASK for KIRKPATRIOK'S NEW SEASON JAM, and see that you get it. THE BEST IS ALWAYS THE CHEAPEST. Kirkpatrick'e NewiSeason am i the beat.) I [CAUTION* None is genuine unless our name is itamped on each tin, and has our •gtetered W*. Mark "Lord Nelson' X he label. S^[i^kpatrick&Co. """ MANUFACTURERS, -EIBON NZ.



THB "NE PLUS ULTRA" OF NATIVE COAL. NOTWITHSTANDING the published assertion to the, contrary of interested middle men, the Proprietor of Mount Somera Coal Mine is prepared to CHALLENGE COMPARISON 0* tbi Product of his Coal Mbabubes. WITH ANY LIGNITE MINED IN NEW ZEALAND. 6 185 ""if. P. WRIGHT. WILDING AND LEWIS, 'OARRISTERS AND QOLIO ITOBB F. WiTDING, Notaby Pubuo. Offioea: Next "Mail" Office, Burnet t-st. Ashburton. Mr Wilding will attend the sitting o' the Ashburton Courts on Tuesday and Fridays, and may be consulted personally n these days. The firm la now represented m Ash burton by Mb Clayton, an Englis Solicitor of considerable experience, wh will be In daily attendance at the offi to receive Instructions »nd confer w dents. TO WORKING MEN. MRS TIMMO. PBOPBIBTRESS OF THB WATERLOO BOARDINGHOUSE, Tanored Street, Aahburton, I BEGS respectfully to inform the general pnbllo, particularly the working classes, that she has reduced ths ratea for Board and Lodging aa under: — ' Board and Lodging, per week, 16s to 17s j Dinners only, per week ... ... 4s j Board only, per week 10_ The cooking la done by Mr Tlmmo, whose reputation as a first-class chef remains onsallled. A capital table, and maala at all hours. 7 59 AND k-_J #__— tmm* r^n !_____»• g OABINETMAKEBS, UPHOLSTEREBS, AND GENERAL FURNITURE MAKERS. HAVE taken those Central and Con- venient Premisea m Tancred Street, O toosite Union Bank (lato Jno. Meech), a « < L wi " carr y on tne *bove businessss m 5 DBranches. Furniture Re-covered, Polished, and re- hired promptly, and at very reasonable Anna; VENETIAN BUNDS MADE TO ORDER. CANTERBURY ROLLER FLOUR MILLS, ASHBORTON. C. W. TURNER, Proprietor. HAVING recently erected a Powerful Steam Engine m this Mill, and just completed a new Gristing Plant, I beg to inform the Farmers of thia District that I am now prepared to underta>o Gristing st lOd per bushel. ! Those who may wish to have Flour m exchange, to save a double journey, can do so on tho following terms, viz. : i STONE FLOUR (Black Brand) Is per bushel. j ROLLER FLOUR (Red Brand) Ib 3d per bushel. In cases where exchange I*B made THOROUGH SATISFACTION IS ( GUARANTEED, Or the Grist taken back, and FULL PRIOE given for tho WHEAT, with an allowance for Cartage. farmers"and others ABE INVITED TO INSPECT TWO DIS- " TINCT SYbTEMS * • OF * FLOUR MANUFACTURE AT THIS MILL. " , SPECIAL ARRANGEMENTS foi " customers sending Gristi by Rail, or from " - g diatanbea. .. Wi' DA VIDH. BROWN \ * * feu. „ _ Manage.;



fOHK PBBMIBR OOLONIAL OOMPAKT CANTERBURY BRANCH. _STARLI?' J .ED ISs9.^^^^^^^^^CAPlTAL 11000,00 - - ' •' i'o.'Lf -y of Shareholders *?IRE AND MARINE RISKS, ALSO RISKS ON GROWING CROPS ACCEPTED AT THELOWI'ST CURRENT RATES. George Jameson, AOKNT, ASHBURTON ALBERT EOBEETS HAS FOR SALE,— ClOVerS,— RED, WHITE, COWGRABS, ALSYKB, AND TREFOIL. Kyegrass and Cocksfoot. Eape. GOLDEW TARES, OAPE BARLEY, SEED PEAB, CRUSHED BEANS, SEED OATS (varioua kinds), PLOUGH SHARES. COOPER'S SHEEP DIP, Acknowledged to bo THE BEST IN THE MARKET.