THE RANGITATA ELECTION. Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. WEDNESDAY, JULY 13, 1887. A WARNING TO ELECTORS.

We are strongly of opinion that unless the electors, of this part of the colony at anyrate, take special pains to prevent such an undesirable result, the effect of the re-definition of the electoral districs will be to deprive a large number of them of their votes at the forthcoming elections m the event of a contest either for Ashburton or for Rangitata. We will explain our reasons for arriving at that opinion. So soon \as the receipt of the boundaries of the electorates is notified by the Returning Officers it becomes the duty of those j gentlemen to at once set about forming I the rolls, by transferring from the existing rolls to the new rolls the names of those electors whose qualifications are comprised within the new districts respectively. Now, m the case of Ashburton electoral district, it must be remembered that the boundaries have been considerably enlarged, and that part of the old Wakanui electorate is now included m it, while other part of the Wakanui electorate, with parts of Geraldine and Gladstone, has been in cluded m the new electorate of Rangi tata. In transferring from the Wakanui roll to those of Ashburton and Rangi tata respectively the names which would properly belong to each, Mr Ward will have anything but a simple task, inasmuch as m a large number of cases the place ot residence is not set down with sufficient explic'tness to enable him to decide to which electorate the voter properly belongs. For example, a man may appear on a residential qualification m Wakanui, without any thing to indicate m what part df the Wakanui district he resides, and as m many such cases Mr Ward cannot be expected to know the persons or their residences it is just as likely as not that he may transfer them to the wrong roll. If then it happen that a person who ought to be placed on the Ashburton roll is placed on that for Rangitata, or vice versa, he will lose his vote alto gether, if it should be challenged. We feel persuaded that this will really occur (should there be a contested election) m a great many instances, and hence if electors would avoid being dis franchised we counsel them to send m NEW CLAIMS WITHOUT A MOMENT'S delay. This does not apply to electors resident within the borough of Ashbur ton, for about them no mistake can possibly be made, but it would be wise for all other electors tomake themselves sure by taking the precaution to register afresh. And there is not a day to lose, for be it remembered that the moment the writs are issued all chance of getting on the roll is at an end. Let every elector who reads this, and does not happen to be on the roll of Ashbur ton m respect of a qualification within the borough, turn at once to the fourth page of this issue, fill up the claim to vote which he will find there and send it to Mr Ward right away. By this means much serious disappointment will certainly be obviated.

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

The San Francisco mail closes at Ashburton on Friday next at 5 p.m. Money Orders must be taken out before iQ a.m. The ordinary monthly meeting of the Ash burton Sohool Committee was held last even, ing. Present— Messrs J. O. Dunoan (chair man), W. Craighead, Cook and Elaton. The Master reported that tbe average attendance for tbe past month was 276 The Chairman apologised for the absenoe of Messrs Dimant Sawle and Siloook.— Tho Master's report was read and adopted.— The matter of attending to Borne repairs m the fence round the play ground was left m the hands of the .Visiting Committee.— ln view of the small attendance at the main sohool caused by the bad state of tho roads, it was resolved to again write to tho Board of Education nrging them to ereot a Bide school at Allenton.— The Chairman and Mr Dknant were appointed a Visiting Com mittee for the ensuing month, and after acoounii had been passed for payment the Committee adjourned. Wbub' Haib Balsam.— lf gray, restores to original color. An elegant dressing, softens end beautifies. No oil nor grease. A tonic restorative. Stops hair coming out, 6tresgtb«n.B, eliiaeee, heali joalp, 9

An exohange remarks that a most BUgges' tive resolution was recently proposed m the i Manchester Chamber of Commerce— the very t citadel of Freetrade. It was :— •• Having £ waited m vain for more than forty years for c other nations to follow England's Freetrade t example, this Chamber now agree that the i time has arrived for them to reconsider its c decision." The motion narrowly escaped being oarried. The voting was 21 for and 23 ] against. It may be taken for granted that 1 such a strong minority will not allow the \ subject to be dropped. When Maohester £ speaks out against Freetrade, it becomes Freetraders throughout the werld to listen < with respect, and not treat the subject as one < settled for all time. | < The "Times" of a recent date has an i artiole on " The Dynamite Party, Past and i Present." In it a tale of the fate of twenty- ' five of the " past " is given : — Seven 7 years, 1 two 20 years, sixteen life ; and two were de- ' stroyed m the attempt to blow up London Bridge. All the agents m America are known, as well as those m Ireland and Great Britain. The Tasmanian "Mail," of June 18th, states that Messrs Macfarlane Bros- and Co., agents at Hobart for the Union Shipping Company, have received cable advice from London that a shipment of apples by the s.s. Garonne was a complete success, the fruit Belling at 15s per case. This should be good news to the Canterbury fruit growers, as such a price would undoubtedly leave a good margin for profit. The '« Wellington Presß" states that New Zealand is soon to be possessed of a perfume farm. Mr Girling-Butoher, who is a speoiali3t m suoh matters, has made arrangements with Mr John Brooks of Churohill, Waikato, to start a farm of the kind mentioned on Mr Brooks' Estate. Mr Girling-Butoher is oonfident that Buooess will crown his efforts, as he believes the olimate is suitable for the production of the required bloomß, for whioh he oan find an unlimited market. " Yes, my hands are soft," said a dudisb and conceited young fellow the other night m a small company, as he admiringly looked at those useless appendages that had never done a day's work. "Do you know how I. do it ?" he exclaimed proudly. " I wear gloves on my hands every night to Bleep in.'» i "Do you sleep with your hat on also ?" asked a pert young woman. And the young fellow replied m a negative, and looked wonderingly becansed the company smiled. A curious story was told at the Manoheater Assizes whioh recalls the play soene m "Ham let." A Birmingham clerk; who had com . mitted forgeries to to the tune of £5000, went to a Manchester theatre to see '• The World." A deteotive whose suspicions had been aroused watohed him as the play prooeeded, and, after studying his movements, he was completely convinced that he was on the right trail ; m faot, as the deteotive stated m the witness : box, " the play brought out the man," i A certain Australian youth, who, to the j world's surprise, some time ago married a , rich young widow of sixty-five, was asked tho \ orher day : " You don't mean to say you have | really separated from your wife ?" " Yes," was the reply. " Its quite true; Incompati- ■ , bility of temper. The money was right ( enough. My wife was— well, something of a ' , mortgage over the assets ; but what I could ' not stand was my eldeßt stepson trying to , punoh my head every morning. He was ' bigger than I was, and our tempers were > utterly incompatible. I knew he'd do it 3 sooner or later, so I left." 3 A telegram from Wellington to the "Timaru 5 Mail " gives it as an on dit that Mr Edward f Wakefield will shortly proceed to England. - The Waitara Freezing Works killed 270 - bullooks m one week lately. The proposal to form an Anglican sister . hood is causing some exoitement at Hobart. f A publio meeting m Hotham, Victoria, has . declared m favor of the extension of the franchise to women. i Before the wedding day she was dear . and ha was her treasure, but afterwards Bhe } beoame dearer and he treasurer. i Greymouth has a lady canvasser for the > Government Insurance Department who re -5 joiees m the appropriate name of Smart. "Sir," said an irate little gentleman of * about four feet eleven inches to a six foot * man, "I would have you know, sir, that I | have been well brought up." "Poßßibly," 1 was the answer, " but you have not been * brought up far." The amount annually spent by the Euro s pean oountries to keep up their armies and * navies is £181,120,000. Tbe amount Bpent by Amerioa is about £8,000,000. Adding the cost for war debts and for armaments to ' gather Europe pays £394,760,000, and America £18,000,000 per annum. . The " North Otago Times " has the foi ; lowing :— " Mr W. F. Carnoross, of Mosgiel, , has been created a J.P., Mr Carnoross will be , remembered m Oamaru as one of the cleverest j corner men m an amateur negro minstrel troupe that has been seen here. His stump ' speeches were immense— and he is a supporter of the Government." Mr Carnoross is the proprietor of the " Taieri Advocate " and is a candidate for the Bruce constituency. A contemporary remarks that " A few yeaiß ago the ory throughout the country was— Keep the Ministry m and their polioy out* That cry was raised for Sir Booert Stout's sake. Now the ory is— Turn the Ministry out, but adhere to their polioy generally, at anyrate so far as Protection is concerned* That ory is raised for the purpose of getting rid of Sir Julius Yogel. Some want men wtthout their measures, and others measures without the men identified with them, but it is to be feared the majority know not what they want, and considering the state of con fusion worse confounded into whioh both measures and men have got, it would be a wonder if they did." The number of unemployed on the Govern ment relief works m the neighborhood of Sydney has been reduced from 4,000 to 3,750, of whom 300 are arrivals m the last fifteeen months from England. Victoria furnished 318, New Zealand 224, Bouth Australia 82, West Australia 12, Tasmania 35, Queensland 168, and Fiji 5. The Supply Bill of June passed by the Assembly inoluded £30,000 for the unemployed, and tbe sum of £138,405 has already been expended on relief works. The beßt medioine known is SANDER and SONS' EUCALYPTI EXTBACT. Teßt its eminent powerful effects m coughs, colds, ' influenza, etc.— tbe relief is instantaneous. ' His Majesty the King of Italy, and medical syndicates all over the globe, aro its patrons. Bead the offioial reports that accompany eaob bottle. Mosler, M.D., Prof. University, Griefs wald, reports :— The Euoalypti Extraot proved magnificently successful m very severe con- < tusions, bruises, Bprains, wounds, Bcaldings, 1 broken ribs, and limbs. (Med. Journal, t Nov., 1881}. In diseesea of the kidneys, i either active congestion or suppression c (uroomia), or albuminuria, dropsy, lithiasis, t nothing will equal m its action Eucalypti ex traot. Doses, S to 8 drops. Mosler, M.D., ♦ Prof. University, Griefswald, reports :—Dip thoria. Tonsils continually coherent pre- ' aenting ulcers with white exudate, Cured iv J 14 days. Surgical Olinio of Prof. M'lntysa, * College of Physicians and Surgeons, St. Louis a — Soirrhus of Breast— Excision. Eucalypti I JjM _ t employed. No swelling, heat, or dis. c r ••' inl4.days.-t4pY.x.j .ii

The first of a series of six sooial gatherings ' m connection with St Stephen's Church will be held to-morrow evening m the Church Sohoolroore. During the evening a number of musical -selections will be given, the con tributors inoludirjg two ladies who obanoe to be visiting Ashburton. During the evening a statement m connection with church affairs will be read by thelnoumbent's Churchwarden. Photographs and other articles of interest will be on view.' A light refreshment will be provided at 9 p.m. Admission is, as usual, sixpence. The second •« sooial " of the Ashburton Guards will be held on Friday night m the Oddfellows' Hall, commencing at 8 o'clook. Quite a novel feature will be tbe infantry sword exercise by members of the Company, and m addition vooal and instrumental music will be given by the best local talent, assisted by that well-known violinist, Mr R. Wood, of Timaru. The contest for the Waterloo Cup com menced this morning at Plumpton, but al though the news of tbe results is awaited with considerable interest here the Press Associa tion with characteristic negleot has failed to send us a single line. We have, however, made arrangements that will result m details of the succeeding days being supplied to us. The Registrar of Eleotors for Ashburton and Rangitata, wishes to inform the eleotors of these districts, that any person whose name does not appear on the printed rolls for Ash, burton and Wakanui, will require to make a fresh written application at onoe, if he wishe ß to vote at next election for either Rangitata or Ashburton. Any names that have been added to the late rolls m writing cannot be recognised m the compiling of the new rolls* The printed rolls were issued for Ashburtonjin 1884, and for Wakanui m 1885. The hounds meet on Saturday next, at 11 a.m., at Methven township,

THE TWELFTH OF JULY.

Between 60 and 70 members of L.0.L., No. 23, Ashburton, including Beveral P.M's , assembled last night at tbe Royal Hotel for tho purpose of cele brating the anniversary of that red-letter i day m Orange history, tho battle of tho I Boyne. As usual " the boys " celebrated "the glorious, pious and immortal memory" by holding a banquet m the long room of Host Toppin'a hotel. Tbe room was tastefully decorated with flags, evergreens, etc., while at one end was a largo illumination of the Queen, and at the other, behind tho W.Ms. seat, a crudo painting of King William 111 , on his historical white charger, with the words, above and below— '•Enn'skillon," "Aughrim," «• Boyne," "Derry," acd "1690." The painting, although any thing but a work of art, was evidently looked upon by the brethren with con siderable interest, the artist being a mem ber m the good old days, Bro Tnompson we were informed. The chair was oc cupied by the W.M. of No 23, Bro Samuel Brown, who wbb supported on lie right by P.M. Bro Elliott, P.G.M. Bro Nelson, P.O. Bro Sparrow, and P.M. Bro Mionis, and on his left by, the founder of the Lodge, P.M. Bro Robin son. The vice-ohair was filled by the D.M., Bro J. M. Hampton, who ivas sup ported by P.M. Bro Tait and other officers. After grace, the brethren sat down to a recherche spread, which, if pas sible, increased Host Toppin's reputation for doing a thing properly. The cloth having been removed, the " speechifying " commenced, the toast list being as under : — "J 9 Queen," proposed by the W.M. The Glorious, Pious and Immortal the^M ° f WUUam IIr "" P r °P° aed b y ''The Imperial Grand Master, Bro wF. "SNSug lyki " b6g '" pcopOMd by "The Grand Master of tho Middle Island," proposed by P.M. Bro Midnia. "'I he Worshipful Master, Deputy- Master, and officers of No. 23," proposed by P.M. Bro Robinson, and responded to by Bros S. Brown, W.M. ; Hampton, D.M. ; Bro Cockburn, secretary ; Bro W. Patterson, Foreman of Committee; Bro T. Toppin, treasurer. The last-named officer announced that m Bpite of the depression, the Lodge was still m a satis factory financial condition. . " The General Assembly," proposed by Bro W. Patterson. Bro Kobinson, whose name was coupled with the toast, referred, m replying, to Sir £. Stout's views on the education system which, he said, would, if successful, eventually wipe out the natural opponents of all true Orangemen. " The Borough Council of Ashburton," pioposed by Bro Crooks, and responded to by Cr Sparrow. "ThePaßt Masters," proposed by Bro Kerr, and responded to by Bros Nelson, Robinßon, Bealy, Sparrow, Minnis, and Tait . During Bro Sealy's reply he spoke on the subject of Home Rule for Ireland, regretting, as an Irishman, that her Majesty's Jubilee had not been celebrated by the granting of the right to his countrymen to manage their own affairs. Mr Sealy's sentiments proved unpalatable to most of his hearers, and at the con clusion of the toast several members obtained permission to reply on the other side. " All True Orangemen throughout the World," proposed by Bro Cockburn. " The Press," proposed by Bro Scaly, and responded to by Messrs Dunn, Paul, and Collins. " The Host and Hostess," responded to by Bro Toppin. During the evening some capital songs were given by Messrs Cock burn, S. Brown, W. Brown, G. Brown, T. Price, T. Toppin, T.- Donovan, W. Hyde, T. Scott, H. Paget, J. Donovan and others, and some really first-class recitations by Messrs Minnis and A. Young. The songs of Messrs S. Brown, T. Scott, and Dono van deserve particular mention, and the same may be said of Mr Minnis' three recitations. After spending a most en joyable evening, tbe brethren sang " Au'd Lang Syne," and the National Anthem concluded tho proceedings.

ASHBURTON LIVE STOCK MARKET.

Mr E. G. Staveley (for the New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Company, Limited) reports on the Ashburton sale of 12th inst. : — Moderate entries of stock, including some 4000 sheep. The weather exceptionally fine, and attendance good ; considerable interest taken m the sheep sale, and prices firmly maintained. Fat crosflbreds realised 8s 6d md lis 8d ; fat merino ewes 5s 3d ; 2-tooth mixed cross breda 6s id and 7s ; do wethera 7b 9d ; aged merino ewes 2s 6d ; and wethers 2s lOd ; mixed crossbred ewea 6s Id. Strong demand for croßßbred lambs, very medium sorts making 5a 3d to 6a Id.

CATTLE DISEASE

Wellington, July 12. The following telegram has been re ceived by the Government from Mr Buchanan, M.H.R., re the outbreak of the epidemic amougst oattle m the Walra rapa :— " i have the aothority of tbe owner, Mr J. Russell, for stating that tho disease is confined to four or five grazing m. a particular ptddook, whore the grass Is badly ergoted. Medical men will tell you that the symptoms are ex aatly the same as those familiar on the Continent, where rye bread forms so large a proportion of the food of the people. Rye is peculiarly susceptible to a disease called ergot. You may rest assured there Is do epidemic.

INTERPROVINCIAL NEWS

Auckland, July 12. Dr McGfregor has decided that the olronmstanceij under which Caswell, late a warder m the asylum, was dismissed jastify the action of Dr Cremonini, as Caswell was not abe to do any work; Government have agreed to grant him four months' salary as a settlement of tha I matter. ! The case against Barnett; for alleged larceny of a receipt book, value $100,' has been dismissed, Please admitting ia his evidence that he gave Barnett authority to take the book for debt. The Bench said the case was a most disgrace ful one, and should not have been brought iato Court, the prosecution having evidently been the outcome of conspiracy. The Justices oonaldered they would fail m duty to the public did they not express a strong opinion of tha case. Blenheim, July 12. Bishop Suter publishes m to-day's "Marlborough Express," a letter de nouncing the Irish National League, and aocustng the Catholic bishops and priests of conniving at assassination, . Wellington, July 12. Mr Travers, solicitor, has been instructed b> Nathan and Yuille, Turf Commission Agents, to issue writs against Selig and Bird, proprietors of the New Zealand " Referee," and also against Mr Ansell, of Hastings, for a letter published In the •• Referee," relating to an alleged wager. Damages are laid at £200 m each case. The " Evening Press " states that in* struotlons have been issued to the railway authorities to call m all free passes held by members of the House of Repreienta* tives directly the dissolution of Parliament is gazetted. The parcels post system will, come Into operation m September, and the necessary regulations will shortly be issued by an Order m Council.. But for the unfor. tunate fire at the Post Office the system would now have been m operation. Tenders for crates and hampers are~nnder consideration. The charges will be about a penny higher than m Victoria, the dif ference being caused by the tact that steamers will have to be used ai well as railways. The maximum weight of paroels is fired at lllbs. There will be special collections and deliveries m the larger towns. The Government will not buy horseß and expresses of their own, bat will call for tenders for this branch of the work. At the request of the Press Association the Postmaater-General has agreed to extend the limits within whioh Presa telegrams can be sent to evening papers, and has also arranged to have the oable kept open half an hour later at night. T , x. . D™»i*, July 12. Information has been received that Mr James Wyllle, tha ■«« Herd Laddie " cbsm. pion draughts player, is prepared to visit New Zealand as soon as players here art • ready to receive him. The balance-sheet of the Corporation for nlae months Bhows that the estimated • income m the municipal account will fall t short of liabilities by over £10,000, and • the overdraft will be over the legal limit If > the expenditure be not curtailed. The, i water supply account Is also defioleht b* > over £8000, but the gas account will bsv . m oredit by nearly £4000. > A roan named Samuel Smith, a dyer, • who has not been long here from Christ ) church, committed suicide last night by - cutting his throat with a pocket-knife, r , He was a man of intemperate habits, and t very disagreeable m his cups, especially to - fawwlfe. He recently took up a knife and l innioted a wound In her throat, bat so l far he haa never threatened self destruo tion. Saturday when he was under 3 the influence of drink, his wife/told him she was going away for a week to see If he woold behave better. She went away 1 on a visit to Port Chalmers, returning this j morning. She found blood stains on entering the house, and beoomlna 3 frightened she asked a neighbor to ae r company her. On entering the house they found the body of Smith on the bed, a with a knife under it, and a gash m the throat which had severed the windpipe. - At the inquest held this afternoon a 1 verdict was returned. «' That death re j suited from hemorrhage caused by a self , inflicted wound while deceased was tem-*s . porarily insane through drink."

AUSTRALIAN NEWS.

Sydney. July 2. The Premier's scheme for the celebra tion of the centenary has been accepted by the Assembly, but as a whole meets with opposition- from the Press. It ia proposed to transform Lachlan Swamps, hitherto used as a water reserve, Into a centennial park, m tho midet of whioh Is to be erected a fc'tate house, to be used as a sort of national store house for relios, and a general meeting-place for national objects. It was also proposed to add s> mausoleum for the remains of distin guished colonists, but this met with opposition 'and was withdrawn, The oosfc of making the park ia £150,000, and of constructing the building, £50,000, tha whole of which sum is to be reoouped by the sale of park lands, so that it Is claimed that the scheme will ooit nothing. The Payment of Members Bill, by *hioh £300 a year will be granted, has passed the Assembly. The Government were divided, the conduct of the measure being left to Mr Garrett. An attempt was made to bring the measure into operation next session — that is, m the courao of a few weeks — but Sir H. Parkas resolutely opposed it, and threatened to wreck the Bill altogether if its operation were not delayed until the next Parlia ment. So it wsb eventually agreed. It Is yet doubtful what course the Conn oil will follow; [From the cable measago published ia another column it will be seen the Bill was rejected by the Oounoil.] A petition has been presented from tho Pacific Mail Company, asking for payment of certain arrears due m 1886. Tho Government has no intention to take tht matter into consideration. The small-pox soare has apparently com. raenoed and ended with the. man Alex ander. It Is a mild case without any complications ; prompt measures were taken by the health authorities, and so far there has been no spread of tha disease. [Later news ia to the effect thai four fresh oases have appeared,] Mr Charles Caßpersohn, .... assistant manager of the Telegraph Department, has most mysteriously disappeared. Soma olothes were found m a boat, hut the police do not think Caßpersohn has com mitted suioide. He had no control of department funds, but It Is understood he was privately involved. Business continues very dull, and several failures are announced. The unemployed are holding meetings, but their number is not large. It is believed with the works to be Bhortly undertaken that there will be plenty of employment. H M S. Nelson will leave Sydney about the 16th, for a long cruise among the islands. She will be accompanied b» H.M.S. Opal, and visit Fiji »nd New Galneii Mbluoubnb, Jaly 2. » The Melbourne Cricket Club have cabled to W. G. Grace, offering hint £1500 for his own and wife's expenses to join the team. W. R. Peat Is to receive £800 and all expenses. Brisbanb, July 2. Two foreigners have been arrested at Cooktown. It is sapposad . they are es capees from New Caledonia. They stated that they had called ia anltallau venal for the New Guinea Coast, and had been wrwked. They had undergone great hardships m the bush, and been ohaied by natives. '

THE ASfIBPfiTON GUARDIAN, WEDNESDAY, JULY 13, 1887



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Wanted. | rtj ANTED, at once -A General Sef- 1 ft vant; one that oan milk. Apply to Mrs ScxroN, Town Bait. - 7 66 tTTANTKD KNOWN. — That MRS VV MEECH, Dressmaker, has Re- moved from Burnett street to premises m Cameron street, next Post Office. PUMPKrN PRIZES — The Monster Jubilee Pumpkin contained 496 seeds. Signed, E. J. Paul. R. KLsroN. J. Scaly PUMPKIN PBIZES— AII guoßaes from part 400 to 583 are Prizes, guesses j for 400 on Tickets higher than 1276 are I I out of it, — Mblford House 1 [ riTANTED to clear out—Boys' Tweed I VV . Suits, from 5s 61. Mens' Suits, from 21s. At Dissolution Sale, Orr and Alcorn's. WANTED Known -Ashburton Wool Yarn, reduced to 2i 3d the Bundle, nil Colors. — Orb do Alcorn's, Dissolution Sale. WANTED Known — Drepsmaking, superior style and fit at reduced price during sale. Orr and Alcorn's. REMEMBER that if you want Fancy Goods, Stationery, Toys, &c , pay a visit to H. M. Jones, corner of East and Burnett streets, where you wilt get good valuo for your money. WANTED known that HAVES & CO. have Large Stocks on hand. For further particulars see new advertisement m this issue. ANTED CASH — Moir's Oatmeal, 251 be, 2s 9d ; Ling Fish, 5d ; Dried Apples 4d ; 21b Tins Beßt Honey, lOd ; Vestas, 5d per doz.; Sperm Candles, 5d ; Tin Fruits, Is ; Cutting do. Is Gd.— James McGregor, Tancred Street, opposite Arcade. BEST Quality Plushes 3s lid, Black Alpaca 4£d, Double Width Sheeting 9sd, Children's Cashmere and Silk Gloves 3d, Ladies Handkerchiefs Is 6d doz., Kid Gloves 6d, good Dress Stuffa for 7^d. — j Mblford House Clearing Sale. j WANTED KNOWN-That Wools Siogle and Double Berlin, Ande- lußtan, Beatrice, Giant Zepher, and tfin gering. Crewel Silks, Filoselle, Transfers, . Tinsel Balls, etc, etc. Babies Bootees m i all Colors, Babies Gaiters, Infantees, etc, • may now bo had at Mrs Manhibb's, I Saunders Buildings, Ashburton.



FORD'S FATEHT Scour -ft Lnng-Worm fflixtar t FOR SHEEP. A PEBFKCT CORE FOB SOOUB & \ LUNG WORM (which results from Scour ) ONE Drenching as per Directions, will bo J fouud perfectly effectual, and, insteid of £ injuring the Bheep m any war, it will give both Btoma"h and Bowels a healthy tone, and ] inert a r e the appetite wonderfully, so that the J Sheep recover and thrive right away \ On May 3rd, 1887, Mr John STCfiiUEB, of ( Baliag writes i-*- Sin — I hereby beg to certify that yon drenched 82 of my Hoggets with jour Patoav i Mixture for Sconr and Lung- Worm, on tho 16th April. They wore m a weak state, and i had b.ieun to die. After yon drenched them not one died, and on the third dey thi Bconr was stopped, and they aranow doing well. To Ma JOSEPH FORD, Ealing, and m ] others. < PMCB PER GALLON : 17s fid m 1 Gallon Tins | 17b m 2 Gallon Tins , One Gallon is sufficient for 160 sheep, : F FERRIMAN, Ashbnrton. POTATOES! POTATOES!! POTATOES!!! 3% 6d PER SACK. Delivered m any part of Town. WHY Starve yonr COWS when Ferriman will deliver yon 14 Sacks Carrots, 1 ton for 258, or 1 ton Mangolds 22s 6d, It's cheip Feed for Horses and a good change. THE PERFECTED SELF- ADJUSTING EUREKA WRINGER. THE simplest, best, and cheapest Clotheß Wringer m the World. Self-Adjußting Steel Elliptic Springs, No Thumb Screws or Cogs required. Compact Galvanised Iron Frames. Best White Rubber Rollers; STILI TRIUMPHANT. THE following Medicines, have been' for many years highly approved of by the Pnblic, and a Gold Medal awarded for them at the Christchurch Exhibition, viz. : J FOR HORSES: Colic or Gripe Drink Blister Oiatment . Embrocation Grease Ointment Condition Powders Hoof Oil Worm Powder*. FOR DOGS: Distemper Powders Mange Ointment. FOR HUMAN ÜBE: BHEUMATIC BALSAM and Cough Byrup. Bvery Article that bears my fS.S.I Trade-? VMark, Also my Name, Is Guaranteed. Beware of Bpnrious Imitations CAUTION. Wheress 8. BLESINGIsR, the oldest and moo*, rtnowned Veteiinary Practitioner m the Australian Colonies— who hss introduced his unfailing remedies and educated the Public to treat their own Horses, Cattle or Dogs by offering bis medicines at a very low prioe (for the different diseases, see circulars)— has, after obtaining a good Bale for th ft m, now to caution the Pub ie agaiust bpnrious Imitations of his Remed'.e?. Tbe genuine articles can be obtained from F. FERRIMAN: Queen's Stables, Great King Street, Dnnedin. To Mr Flebingbr, V.a. — Dear Sir, — I think it a pleasuro, combined with a dnty, to inform you that I have used your various Horse Medicines for several years, during which time I have always found them to be as good as, and even better, than Sou described them. One dose of your Coli« rink always cured my horses m less than * two hours. Your 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 kiuls I have used ; indeed, I may men- tion that through using yonr preparations 1 have not r« quired the services of a Veterinary Surgeon m my stables for six yeaiß. [ have mnch pleasure m recommending your Horse Medicines to every horsa pro- prietor. My wife, who suffered much with Rheu- matism, has also used yoir Rheumatic Balsam with wonderful effect, all other treatments having failed. You are welcome to publish this. I am, dear Sir, yours respectfully, DAVID BACON, (Of D. and J. Bueon.) TEW ZEALAND CLOTHING FACTOR? rHE NEW GOODS FOB THE WINTER SEASON ABB NOW OPENED OUT The k is THE LARGEBT & BEST SELECTED IN THE TOWN, And tho variety of Style and Patterns m Men's, Youths', and Boys' Clothing » leaves nothing to be desired. rhonsande of Men's and Boys Baits, newest styles. Trousers ana Trousers and Vests manufactured of New Zealand Tweeds. Every garmen warranted shrunk Jvercoats, Waterproof Coats and Leggiugs m great variety Hats, comprising every new style worn Children's Jersey Suits, Child/ ?J Mon- of.War Suits Gentlemen's Hosiery, Scarves; Oxford Jegatta and White Shirts Bugs, Portmanteaus, and TravellL .-a. Bags ITio oelebrated WEBTHEIM SiiiWING MACHINE. Time Payments. N.Z CLOTHING FACTOBST, East Stbmt A. Harrison. Alfred Harrison, ADOTIONEEB, STOCK AND ESTATE AGENT AND VALUATOR. SATURDAY SALE at ( l2 o'clook sbirj. — Horses, Cattle, Pigs, Produce •nd Merchandise. I FOR SALE— Farming Implements, and Vehicles all kinds constantly m Yards on view for Palo. Clearing Sales held m Town or Country as required 3 and most liberal termß arranged with both Buyers and Sellers. Bents collected, and tho business of absenteoß managed with care. Valuation made of Propertios or Mer« chandise on easy terms. Advances made instantly on Goods delivered at tho Storcß for Salo. Agant for the Norwloh Union Fire In- surance Company, < Agent for the ; ( MUTUAL LIFE ASSOCIATION OF AUSTRALASIA^ ALFRED HARRISON,



FEERIMATTS MARVBLLOFB STEAM WASHER. I STILL TRIUMPHANT. rjrr hat thjT"dean says :- Copy of Testimonial.) The Deanery, Chris tchurch, May Brd, 1887. \ I have mnch pleasore m stating that one of j Jeasra Barrell and Co.'s Patent Washing I Aachint'e has be^n m übc mmy houeo for two j nontha and a half, and gives antire satisfac- [ ion. fJEHIY JACOBS, D»jq cf Ghristcharch. THE DOOTOtt ENDORSED In reply to your card, we find the Washer a most nßefnl and labor«Baving machine. There ( is nothing equal to it m tho washing Hue. It j is all yon claim for 't, and onr women folks would not bn without it Even a delicate fem&l* c^n do & lftrgo wnehing m half a day. J I cannot npeak too highly of it. Mr. s Dr. HICKEY. THB FARMER SUPPORTS. To Mr Ferriman, Afhburton. Deor Sir,— ln reply to yonr reqnest re Meeers Barrell and Co/e* Steam Patent Wash- ing Machines my wife requests me to state that the machine we got from yon is a perfect access. The work that usually takes from right to nine honrs to accomplish is now done i ntwo hows and a half. The work is done well, with very little labor.— Yours respect- wily, S.S CHAPMAN, Ashburton. THE SCHOOLMASTER TEACHES. Eoafield, Jane Ist, 1887. Mr F. Ferriman, Ashbu-ton. Sir,— l hove mnch pleasure In stating that Barrell's Steam Family Waehing Machine has given ua complete satisfaction, The machine is especially useful to those who could not otherwiss do the washing themselves ; it saves much labor and expense. — I remain, Ac, W. H. HERBERT. THE MECHANIC SEES. Ashbniton, June 4th, 1887. Mr Ferriman, Dear Sir,— l waß for a long time a sceptic as reeards the capabilities of your Washing Machlncß. I am now thoroughly convinced that they do what yon claim for th m. The construction of the machine as regards com- Sactness and convenience is all that can be esired.— Yonra faithfully, JAMES KBIB, THE LAUNDRESS GROWS WEALTHY WITH. Ashburton, March 29th, 1887. Mr Ferriman, The Washer I got from you leaves my clothes a beautiful white color, ia fact they are mnch whiter than I could get them by hand, and takeß the dirt from them thoroughly. Mrs I.EVILL. Ana each member of the human family that oan possoea ono join and send up one universal shont ot praise, O praue Feriiman's Marvellous Washer. Listen, listen, can't yon hear the evening chorns from the undersigned "nhoing how their work is done, lead the following list of namea:— . Mrs Herbert, Beafield Mr M. Brace, Beafield Mr Collison, Beafield Mr D. Boes,Lanriston Mr G- T. Marriott, Ashburton Mr T. Claridge, ABhburton Mr W. Charlton, Ashburton -| Mr Bradbury, Ashburton Mr H* Hudson, Elgin Mr J. Lloyd, Newlands Mr E. Thomas, Wakanni Mr A. Friaby, Ashburton Forks Mr t.. Chapman. Willowby Mr G Gr cc, Willowby Mr J. Williams, WiUowby Mr J. Hearn, Ealing Mr A. McLeod, Tinwald Mr W. Anderson, Flemington Mr O. O. Fooks, Alford Forest Road Mr Peter Lownio, Wakanni Mr William Browne, Wakanni Mr J. Johnstone, Trevorton Mr Chares Ward, Ashburton Mr William Baylies, Ashburton Mr Oharlte Fowke, Aehbnrton Mr Andrew Dawson, Wa^erton Mr John Pm&U, Wheatstone Mr J, H. Carlton, Mount Somers Mr J. Tncker, Ashburton Mr T. U. Jones, Aehbnrton Mr Beycraf t, Rakaia Mr Button, Methven ait Maginnis, Methven Mr L. F. Andrewes, Ashbirion Mr B. Lowe. Willowby Mr J. W. Bueock. Ashburton Mr J. Canning, Ashburton Mr J. Kingsbury, Chertsey Mr McAnnally, Kyle * Mr J. Primmer, Rakaia Mr J. Whealcr, Willowby Mr J. Osborne. Willowby Mr J. Dnnn, Flemington Mrs JSevill, Ashburton Mr J. Doyle, Ruapuna Mr A. Gibson, Temuka Mr J. Crowe, Temuka Mr J. Mcßae, Central Hotel Mr B. Baker, .' ehbnrton Mrs Hellens, Ashburton Mr J. Harris, ABhburton Mr P. Fawcett, ABhburton Mr P. Weldon, Ashburton Forks Mr T. E. Mcßao, Alford Forest Mr R. Patton, Methven Mr Grnngor, Cairnbrfto Mr Gardar, Methven Mr Frampton, Willowby Mr McMillan, Methven Mr E. Thomas Methven Mr Bndd, Sydennam Mr John Boas, Brookeido Mr Osborne, Tai Tapu Mrs Allen, Doneandel Mr Echberg, Melbourne Mr Speirs, Invercargill Mrs Uedwortb, Chrietchnrcb Mr Mackintosh, Bingsland Mr Pannett, Lincoln Mr Clark, Rakaia Rev Mr Philips, Burnham Mr Roundtree, Spreydon Mr George Baker, Greenpark Mr Simpson, Kaiapoi Mr Matthew Barnett, Tai Tapu Mr C. J. lczer, Christchurch Mr Farra, Dunedin Mr Bean lan, Newcastle, New South Wales Mr J Keir, Ashburton Mr Wills, Sprlngstcn Mr Baker, Sydenham Mrs Durham, Lyttelton Mr Marquet, Woolston Mr A. Lawrence, St. AlbaLS Mr Arthur Parnell, Gieborna Mr G. Brown, Chri tchurch Mrs W. Pilliett, Chdstchurch Mr Alpe, St. Albans Mr Hnllett, Avonville Mr O'Conor. M.H.R , Westport Mr Patrick, Christchurch Mr H. Bennett, Littlo Akaloa Mr Turner, Rakaia Mr Moneon, Chriatchnrch Mr Harley, Opawa Mr McLaren. Bankside Mr Orr, Woolston Mr Wittee/Tai Tapu Mr Burke, Halswcll Mr Bennington, Oe ristchurch Mr Dyer, Otira Gorge Mr Robert Cooper, St. Alban Mis Pope, Lyttelton Mr Hartnell, Rakaia Mr Hibbs, Methven Mrs Hales, Chrietehurch Mr Budden, Christchurch Mr Collins, Avonside Mr Martan, Rangiora Mrs Wilmott, Ferry Read Mr Pa'sons, Kaikoura And 900 others. SOLE AGENT ASHBURTON For~Sale. n ANGLO-AMERICAN DBILLS ■J SECOND-HAND Ditto, Beid and Gray, large size. TONIC FOOD FOR HORSES, CATTLE AND BHEEP. COMPOSED of 20 ingredients, comprising the most nutritious'articles of diet, com- bined with harmless tonics and alUratives m proper proportions. Reoomuendad for main- taining animals m good health and condition, and also for restorirg those to health that have got into an unthrifty state from any cause. Invaluable for Stallions,, Baoehorgee. Hnntsrs, and all descriptions of Horses from which great exertions, are retfuirod. Allowance for Horses, Half-pint D lily. Can be obtained only from ?' F£Bfi}UAN,' Aibbvton,



AND r^H •" ■■*. »• CABINETMAKEBS, UPHOLSTEREBS, AND GENERAL FURNITURE MAKERB. 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 -all Branches. Furniture Re-covered, Polished, and re- paired promptly, and at very reasonable terms. VENETIAN BLINDS MADE TO ' ORDER. 5 U TRY KIEPATEICO NEW SEASON'S JAM. SPECIAL NOTICE. KIRKPATBICK'S NEW SEASON'S JAM ia made from NELSON GROWN FRUIT, and boiled within a few hours after the fruit has been gathered. It thus retains most of the f natural flavor of tho fresh fruit. [ KIRKPATBICK'S NEW SEASON'S JAM is tho 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 NEW SEASON JAM, and see that you get it. THE BEST IS ALWAYS THE CHEAPEST. Kirkpatrlck's New Season om i the best.) CAUTION None is genuine unless our nam© is stamped on each tin, and has our xetfjstered TraxJ.% Mark," Lord Nelson' &h he label. S Kirkpatrick&Oo. MANUFACTURES, EIBON N L _,



TO WORKING MEN. MRS TIMMO, PROPRIETRESS OF THB WATERLOO BOARDINGHOUSE, Tanored Street, Ashburton, BEGS respecifnlly to inform the general pobllo, particularly the Working dasses, that she has reduced thß rates for Board and Lodging as under: — Board and Lodging, per week, 16s to 17« Dinners on'y, per week 4a Board only, per week 10* Th« cooking Is done by Mr Timmo. whose reputation as & first-class chef remains ansollied. A capital table, and meals at all hours. 7 THE BULLI DISASTER, PERSONS not suV scribing towards this urgently required Fond through any looal 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 Sydney, the Branch Committee at BuIII (eight mlleß from Wollongong), or to W. J. POULTER, Mayor of Wollongong, A. A. TURNER, .- Police Magistrate, Joint Treasurirs, Wollongong Branch, Belli Relief Fund. Town Hall, Wollongong, N.S.W., April 6th, 1887. TO THE LADIES OF ASHBURTON DISTRICT. MISS MORRISON ! (Late with Messrs Friedlander Bros and Mr H. C. JSegers) and MISS [HOLLOWAY (For a considerable term with Mesrri Hobday and Co., of Chrlstohurch) HAVE, at the request of numerous patrons, decided upon entering Into business as DRESSMAKEBS, eta, •nd wltn this object have taken premises In TANCRED STREET, opposite Mr Chapman's, painter. All orders received will be promptly executed under our personal supervision, which will be a sufficient guarantee that Fit, Finish and Fashion will be all that could be desired. Charges specially arranged to meet the " approval of customers. Terms — Prompt upon execution of orders. "M T R S F S MOKBISON & HOLLOWAY, DRESSMAKERS, &c TANORED STREET, ASB BURTON, Opposite Mr Gnapman's, Painter. 4 320 Trees Trees Trees NOTICE TO PLANTERS. THE undersigned begs to call the attention of farmers, settlers and others to bis extensive stock of FRUIT AND FOREST TREES, among which are about 3,000,000 Forest Trees, Inclu- ding 200,000 Cupressus Macrocarpa, one and two years old; 200,000 Pinus Inslg- nlf, one and two years old ; 100,000 Pinus Larloio; 3C0.000 Silver Birch; 0,000 Pinus Austrlaca; all other kinds proportion. All kinds of Cabbage lants on sale, and a few thousands of err early Strawberry Plants. N.B.— All orders by post, or otberwto, hall ceotlve my best attention. JAMES PORTEB, CLIFTON NURSERY. j



Victoria House* IN OonßeqneDco of Bequia'to Alterations to rremißes, which will affoid greater facilit'n s for conducting our rapidly increasing business, it has been found neceßsary to Greatly Bednco our Stock within the next few weeks. Largo nnd liberal Reductions are now made m every Department. Holders of Glassware Gift Coupons are requested to present the same as early a convenient to enable the (lift Distribution to be satisfactorily closed . - DIM ANT & COE, GENERAL DRAPER*, CLOTHIEBS, 4c, East and Tancred streets, Ashburton. mfl E PREMIER COLONIAL COMPANY CANTERBURY BRANCH. S*TA*u?-rD IBsS~*^t^^^^^CAPlTALtloOo.OD - - •/ ' / : " y .<? r Sri «fi e""irC *' - J FIRE AND MARINE RISKS, ALSO RISKS I ON GROWING CROPS ACCEPTED AT THELOW>ST CURRENT RATES. George Jameson, * AGKNT, ASHBURTON To Meet the Times. W. DAVIS, Cabinetmaker, &c. INTENDS to STCLL FURNITURE of all kinda at Prices NEVER BEFOR] HE4RD OF. Note the Address— FURNITURE MANUFACTORY, EAST 6KTEEET SOUTH, ABHBURTOW. ,» ALBERT ROBEETS ~~^ 18 Al CASH PURCHAbEB OF Wheat, Oats, and other Farm Produce Offers STORAGE FACILITIES on Advantageous Terns. Has tor Sale, — GOLDEN TABES, CAPE BARLEY, PLOUGH SHARES (allj rfzes). HED VBt/T, OAIS, BABLJY, CIO^EEF, COCKSFOOT, JtYE GB RAPE SEED, CORN SACKS, SEAMING TWLNE. COOPER'S SHEEP DIP, Acknowledged £to bo THE BEST IN THE MAEKET.