THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN.

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MAIL NOTICES.

Malls close at the Ashbnrton Post Office follows : — For Ohristchnrch and North at 6 a,m 0.30 a.m., and 5 p.m., daily. For Chertsey Bakaia, Ac., at 10.30 a. m «nd 5 P.m. daily. Tor Dunedin, Tinwald, Winslow, Binds, Joldfitroam^ Rangitata, Orarl, Winchester, «nd Gernldme, at 10 a.m. daily. For Temuka, at 10 im, and ,30 D.m ♦I'y. " Tor Tim&ru and South, 1 at 10 a. «., and p.m., dally ] \ For Greenetreet and Ashbnrton Forks, Weanesdaya and Saturdayp, at 10.30 n. For Wakanui, Elgin, Seavlew, Seafield, ad Kyle, on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and tnrdays, at 6.30 a.m. For JCount Somers, daily at p.m For Mayfield and Buapuna, o Mon days and Thursiays at 430 p.m. For Aahton, Waterton and Longbeach, +.30 p.m. dally. For Flemington,- on Monday*^ Wednea Uvs, and FrldayS| at 4.30 p.m. For Newlands, on Tuesdays and Frl at 10.30 a.m.

Mails arrive* at the Aahburton Post dftoe — Aom Ohrlatohuroh and Eakala at 10.15 m., 4.35 p.m., and 7.20 p.m. FromOhertsey &o. at 10.15 « and 36 p.m. a.ily. From D medin *ad Intermediate places 5.3? "%m daily, v rota Temuka an Timarn at 10.40 a.m p 5. &0 p.m daily. From Greenstreet and Aehbarton Forks, Wednesdays and Saturdays, at 4 45 p.m. From Wakanul, Elgin, Seaview, Sea "eld and Kyle, on Tuesdays, Thursday!. c Saturdays, at s p.m. From Mount Somers, dally at 10.5 From Mayfield and Ruapuna, on Wed jeodaya and Saturdays, at 10.5 a.m. From Aahton. Waterton, and Lone at 10 «.m. daily. From Newlands, on Tuesdays and Frl at 2.30 p.m. From Flemington on Tuesdays, Than ye, wd Saturdaye, at 10a,m,

The Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. WEDNESDAY, JUNE 22, 1887. A PRINCE ON PROTECTION.

Now that the question of the ex pediency of adopting m New Zealand an avowed policy of protection is necessarily brought prominently before the 4 electors by the appeal which has been made to the ccuntry, it is interest ing to note the considerations which some five years ago induced Germany to follow the fiscal policy of the United States m this direction. Addressing the Reichstag on May 14th, 1882, Prince Bismarck said — ** The success of the United States m material develop ment is the most illustrious of modern times. The American nationhas not only successfully borne and suppressed the most gigantic and expensive war m all history, but immediately afterwards disbanded its army, found employment for all its soldiers and mari nes, paid oft most of its debts, given labor and homes to all the unemployed of Europe as fast as they.could arrive within its territory, and still by a system of taxation so in direct as not to be. perceived, rrtiich less felt. The United States found every year a great and growing surplus m its treasury, which it could expend upon national defences, or national improve ments. While the American Republic was enjoying this peculiar prosperity, the countries of Europe, which America most relieved by absorbing their unem ployed population, were apparently continually getting worse off. Because it was his deliberate judgment that the prosperity of America was mainly due to its system of protective laws, he urged that Germany had now reached a point where it was necessary to imitate the tariff system of the United States." We qll know that Germany followed Prince Bismarck's advice, and it is a noteworthy fact that almost every nation m the world is now avowedly Protectionist, the one remarkable ex ception being the United Kingdom. But there are not wanting indications that even she will cease to bean excep tion ere long, it being a significant fact that Glasgow has declared m favor of a return to Protection, while even m Manchester itself that view is strongly championed. The question of Protec tion versus Freetrade is so wide, and raises such a number of issues that it would take volumes to exhaust the argument, and we can only on the present occasion allude to one or two remarkable facts which go to show that the assertions of Freetraders that Protec tion necessarily enhances prices and benefits only those who are engaged m the industries protected, and that at the expense of all other clases m the community are founded upon fallacies. Speaking upon this subject m 1883 before the Cornell University, New York, Mr Eilis H. Roberts adduces m this connection the history of Bessemer steel rails. He says " The price was isodols. a ton, and Americans bought them at that price. The duty was fixed at 28dols. a ton, and the consumer undoubtedly paid it. But soon like rails were produced here at home and the foreign manufacturer was compelled^ to lower his chatge. The fall was' gradual, and the buyer kept paying the duty. Soon transactions were made directly and m terms with the duties paid by the foreign producer. Such transactions are on record ; but the whole market was affected and the price tumbled until these rails are sold at 33 or 34d015. a ton, and the pro ducer keeps on accepting the situation, sand allowing the American imposts to be thrown back upon him. In Eng land such rails sell to-day at 25d015. a ton, m the United States at 34d015. The duty is i7dols. It is obvious that, with transportation added, the British producer must bear the greater part, if not the whole of the imposts." The sameauthority takes the pig iron industry as an example of the benefits derived by America from a protective policy. He shows that m 1854 the product was 736,218 tons, and that up to 1861 it made absolutely no progress, rather the reverse, the figures for that year being 731,544 tons. But m that year a strongly protective tariff was adopted with the result that within the next seven years the product ran up so as to become 1,603,000 tons m 1868, since when the increuse has been signally steady until m 1883 the pro duct was 5,146,972 tons. During the ten years, 1874-83, while British furnaces added 1,751,366 tons to their

product (an increase of less than 30 per cent.) American furnaces added to the annual product no less . than 2,324,564 tans — an increase of nearly 50 per cent. So that under the American revenue system *' the growth m the development of iron m its simplest form is both absolutely and m percentage far greater than that of Britain." Surely such facts as these afford food for thought and go far to prove that the policy of protection ad vocated by the present Government is a wise and desirable one.

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

We remind our readers of the Bpeolal Jubilee Thanksgiving Service to held at St. Stephen's Church to-morrow evening at 7.50. The preacher will be the Yen Arohdeaoon Harper, of Timarn, whose Jubilee Hymn, published m our oolumnß last week, will be sung during the service. The collection will be for the Inoumbent'a Building Debt Extinc tion Fund. The Canterbury Coursing Club have fixed Tuesday next, the 28th instant, as their next ooursing day. The meeting will be held at Ashburton. ..-*•■ We are requested to state that the Rev Father .Chastagnon will not visit Rakaia on Sunday next, but will hold the usual services at Ashburton. At the R.M. Court thid '.morning, before Mr B. Alcorn, J.P., and Mr T. Bullock, J.P., James Shilling, for drunkenness, was fined £1 and costs. A first offender was fined 5s and costs. A woman born m the Jubilee year of George 111., and named Sarah Jubilee Wildmott, died suddenly a few weeks ago at Mansion Bow, Old Orompton (Kent), aged seventy-eight. It is astonishing how muoh money is earned m the streets of London by crossing sweepers, shoeblacks, and people of that sort. The South London shoeblaok Sooiety 91 its reoently issued report, Bhows that the average amount earned by each boy is 16s 9£d per week. The Jubilee business was played very low down m Halifax, Yorkshire, where the loya] committee managed to exftraot eleven shillings and twopence, m coppers, from the inmates of the workhouse. That looks like a modern edition of " and from him that hath not shall be taken away, etc" The inventory of the personal estate of the late Mr David Kennedy, Scottish .vocalist, Bhows that the net value of the estate amount* to £7, 184 175,11 d. In addition to the pro perty m Scotland the deceased gentleman left another £7,C00 of assets m Australia. The total property left by him is £14,100 m per sonal estate, and £1,000 heritable; Mr V. Pyke, M.H.8., has reoeived intima tion that his patriotic song "The Old Flag" has been officially adopted by the primrose League m England as one , of thei/ national songs. A rara avis \n the shape of a- yellow keg has been shot near Lake Wan,%ka. The usual colour of the kea is green. I%q one m question is a bright, yellow, and on th.9 baok 0! the head and point of tail red, and tips 6i wings green. It is said to be a most beaTitifu bird. This unique speoimen has been Btitffeo by a well-known taxidermist. Curious requests, it appears, are made to the Queen m the cause of charity. Accord ing to a Society journal, a lady recently wrote asking the Queen to. send her the hairs her Majesty combed from her head, the writer b^iog^ruanua.tQ iia thainjipinto little- twista and sell the same at a bazaar. The Montreal " Herald," of the 17th nit., records two magnificent donations towards a flitting memorial of the Queen's jubilee made by Sir George Stephen and Sir Donald A- Smitk, who offered between them, 1,000,000 dollars (£200,000), for the ereotion of a hos pital m Montreal, to be known as "The Royal Viotoria Hospital," the conditions being that the Municipality should set apart the site and ereot the building as soon as pos sible. The offer was gratefully accepted, with the remark, that its princely munificence had never been equalled on the continent of America. One of tha strangest of religious seota is that which calls itself the New and Latter House of Israel. Its head-quarters are m Chatham, England, m which town its devotees are building an immense temple which will oosfc £50,000. They believe that they will not die, and that they are the remnant of true Israelites who will reign with Christ for a thousand years. Their founder; was a man named Jezriel, who is now dead. His death was a 'great shock to the believers, but his wife claimed that it was an accident, and deolared herself to be his OHcoessor, We find the following m the " Dunedin Evening Herald : "—lt is known that many rabbiters make a praotice of turning adrift young bunnies, they m»y capture, so that they " multiply and replenish the earth " ior future profitable work. A muoh easier and probably more remunerative plan of opera tions is diaoloaed m the following from a contemporarj :— •• Id a certain part of New Zealand there lives a man who makes his living by breeding ferrets and selling them to the Government. The Rabbit Department turn out the ferrets purchased from him. The animals, m many oaßes, are then trapped by a party of enterprising individuals anxious to turn an honest (?) penny, and sold to the aforesaid breeder, who, m his turn, again sells them to the Government. That's how the money goes. " Rough on Catarrh."— -Corrects offensive odors at once. 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TO-DAY'S TELEGRAMS.

Drowned. . I

Auckland, Jane 22. A man, name unknown, fell from the Queen . street wharf last night and was drowned. In his pocket was found a railway return, ticket issued at To Awamutu. ! Fire. Duhediis^ June 22. The residence of Hen/y Richaidsop, North-East Valley, wa& burned down I last night durlDg thei family's absence In town. Insurance, £40a In the New Zea« land offioe. Death of an Old Identity. Edward Marryatt, one o£ the * tfldesb roeideatq of MUtoo, died yw^rday.

THE JUBILEE.

Auckland, Jane 21. Yesterday was observed as a partial holiday, and m the evening a temperance festival was held m the Choral Hall, Sir William Fox m the chair. i A torchlight processien was held at Newmarket last night by the Newmarket Fire Brigade, some of the principal buildings being illuminated. To-day a general holiday was observed, though the weather was miserable, showers falling at frequent intervals. The Kindergarten School, established by Mrs iJndley Ward, was opened, a dinner being given to 120 children. The Industrial Association Exhibition was opened to-day by Sir George Grey. The display of exhibits is first class. Demands for space had to be refused. A torchlight procession m. connection with the Exhibition was held this evening. The illuminations m the city are splendid, and immense throngs of people gathered m Queen street and the other principal thoroughfares. Wanganui, Jane 21. To-day is observed as a close holiday. There was a large crowd of people from the West Coast at the Exhibition. Illu minations and a fire brigade procession ;ake place to-night, Blenheim, Jane 21. To-day was observed as a holiday m celebration of the Jubilee There was a parade and inspection of Volunteers m the morning, and afterwards, m spite of a steady drizzle lasting all day, a procession of school children with bands went to the hospital ground. There a large number of memorial trees were planted, a bullock was roasted whole, and a free entertain ment provided for the children, with games. To night there will be illumina tions, a torch light procession and fire works. Nbison, Jane 21. The Jubilee proceedings here were an immense success. Gbeymouth, Jane 21. To-day was beautifully fine. The whole town is making-holiday, everybody being out on the streets to view the proceed ings. All the Volunteer Corps, Friendly Societies, members of local bodies, learned professions, with all the school children of Greymonth and Cobden, marched m procession, preceded by the Greymouth band. On arriving at the State school, tho Mayor, from a platform erected for the occasion, read the Queen's Proclama tion returning thanks to Almighty God. The Volunteers fired a few de joie. The children sang the National Anthem. Several volleys of oheers were given for Her Majesty, and the ceremony oon oluded. There were sports and paßtiones daring the day, and a children's fancy fair at night. Hohitixa, Jane 21. The Jubilee celebration to-day was a great saooees. There was clear warm weather. A procession formed this morn- Ing and marched to Cass Square. Me morial trees were planted and spaechet delivered. Caledonian Sports took plaoe In the afternoon. 2500 people were present. The country districts were largely represented. To-night the town Is brilliantly illuminated, and there Is a large procession and fireworks. Chrktchvroh, Jane 21. The weather to-day was dull, wltl ocotslonal drizzling showers, Neveitbe lesa the Jubilee oelebration waß a great success, The town was lavishly decorated with banting. There were two triumphs arches, one opposite the railway Btation, aod one m Cathedral Square. Com' memoratlon services, largely attended, were held m the Cathedral and St. Faul'i Pretbyterian Church m the morning. At i & o.m- the procession formed on the South Belt, *nd mtrched through the town tc Hagley Park, stopping m Cathedral .Square, wfeere 33C0 children sang the National- AuuHom. The procession wot headed by nearly 800 volunteers, and comprised all the Friendly Societies ex cept the Hibernian*, the trades, Free masons, Temperance SJooletlea, Firemen, 1 Salvation Army, and other bodies. At ' Hagley Park the volunteers fired a salute ' and few de joie and were reviewed by ■ Colonel Lean The remainder of the ) gathering was addressed by the Primate, , Mr Justice Johnston, and Mr C. O. . Bowen. Sports and Biohardson's show ' entertained the crowd for the rest of the ' afternoon. Fully 20,000 people were 1 present. Nearly 5000 visitors came to 1 Chrlstohuroh by the morning trains. E The crowds were very orderly, and there was little drunkenness and no serious ac cident*. At eight the principal offices 1 and shops were illuminated, add a toroh ' light procession of Firemen and Druids 1 took place. i Dunedin, June 22. [ Heavy wind and dr'zz'ing rain pre ; vented effective illumination. Thousands orowded tha street a and there was a good display of fireworks from the town hall. L Invkbcabgill, May 21. 1 Tho JabUee celebration ,has been 1 favored wJth superb weather; At noon ' today a procession of Municipal and I other .public bodies, Friendly Societies, and the Volunteers of the district, proceeded to the large resorve to the north of the 1 town, which will In course of time be a ' public park, and there the paat and < present mayors of the oity and suburban^ t boroughs and the chairmen of all the • district bodies, each planted a tree man [ avenue to be called Tiotorla Avarrae. The Artillery fired a royal salute, and the* riflaa a feu de joie. Tills afternoon 1 atblfttio aportp, and horse and bicycle ' raoes were held m the pwk. This even i log a bonfire and a pyroteohnjo display i m the same plaoe drew a large number of sightseers. .A conspicuous bonfire is burning on the Bluff hill, but others up country are obscured by haz9. The Nightcaps Coal Company have collected a large quantity of coal aud timber on the top of the range there for a bonfire Successful concerts have been given, one with the object of raising funds to erect a public band rotunda, and the other m aid of the funds of the Southland Caledonian Society. The town has been very nicely illumi nated both nights. A large number of country visitors have come m. A young man, son of Mr W. A. Bews, late town engineer, was rather seriously hurt by a horse whioh bolted m one of the races, aad ran into the crowd of onlookers.

THE CELEBRATION IN LONDON.

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lowdoNi Jane 21, This morning has broken cloudlessly, and gives every prospect of fine weather for the jubilee celebration* The following Jubilee honors have been announced : — The Crown Prince Rudolph of Austria has been created a Knight of the Garter. Admiral Tryon, late m command of the Australian naval station, has been created a Knight Commander of the Bath. An Earl-, dom has been conferred on Baron Londesborough, and Sir John St Aubyn, Sir William Armstrong, Col. Sir J. Hogg, Mr George Sclater-Booth, and Messrs E. Fellows and H. Heaton have been raised to the peerage. Thirteen new baronets have been created, including Sir Algernon Borth wick, Mr W. H. Houldswortb, Mr Win, Pearce, and Mr Chas. Dalrymple. Numerous Knighthoods have been conferred, among the recipients being the Mayors of York, Liverpool, Leeds, Windsor and the Lord Provost ot Edinburgh!

AN IMPRESSIVE SCENE.

(Received June 22th, 11 p.m.) London, Jane 2V The Queen left Buckingham Palace about eleven a.m. to-day for West minister Abbey m an open carriage escorted by a cavalcade of English and other princes. The effect was most brilliant. Her Majesty, who was dressed m a white lace gown " over darker material and wore a white bonnet ap peared smiling and happy. When the carriage emerged from the great gates of the palace the enthusiasim of the people was boundless and' increased until the cheering became a mighty roar. Her Majesty proceeded via Constitution Hill, Piccadilly street, James street, Pa!| Mall, Trafalgar Square and Whitehall lane. The route was crowded from sunrise with people waiting to. see the pageant. Tfae scene m Trafalgar Square, Picadilly and m the neighbor hood of the Abbey was unparalleled for brilliancy and wealth of color and for the impressiveness of the scene of the as* sembled myriads* unitedly animated by enthusiasm and loyalty. The Queen entered the Abbey at noon with an artillery salute.

Sydney, June 21; The jubilee celebration last night passed off without accident, large crowds parading the streets. To-day Lord Cariogton gave a dinner to poor chil dren. An immense number ot people proceeded ' down the harbor to witness the illumination, which is of the most tyiilliarit description, m the city to-night. : Adelaide, Jane 21; The Adelaide Exhibition was opened to-day by Sir Wm, Robinson. The proceedings were of a most imposing character. Troops lined "the route from Government House to Exhibition buildings. ME. T. Smith; tfie Mayor of Adelaide and President of the Exhi bition, delivered an address, to which the Governor replied at some length. His Excellency despatched a . cable message to the Queen, announcing the opening of the Exhibition, which was held not only m celebration; of her Majesty's Jubilee, but of the jubilee o the colony also. f

ELECTION GOSSIP

A report la current m the Empire Oitj that Sir J. Yogel will oppose Me Fiiber for Sooth Wellington. The "Telegraph" learnt oa good authority that Mr. John Holmes has definitely decided not to contest Ohrlst* church South. Mr W. McOardle is out for Wairarapa North. Be is a Protectionist and a supporter of the Government, Mr 0. M, McMurdohaa announced his In* tention of standing for Rodney (Auok> land) at the general election. Mr S. Vaile (railway reformer) hsj intimated His willingness to come forward for Waikato, If presented with a teqolal tion. An effort is being made to tadaoa Mr P. Cunningham to come forward for Chrlstchuroh Notth. Colonel Trimble will have no lass than three opponent* for Tarapakl — yJz. , Messrs J Elliott, Merchant, andThomaa KeHy. Mr Seymour George is awaiting the re* turn <o Auckland of Sir George Grey to definitely announce himself for Parnell. against Mr Mow. ' ' „ Mr Button will contest the Waipawa seat. For To Aro (Wellington) Mr John Dutbie opposes Mr Fraser, Viscount Reidhaven declines to sUnd forOnmaru. .•■■■-,. Mr Thomas Dick and Mr Downle Stewart are out for Dunedin West; For Palmerston (Otago)MrJ. M'Keozle, Mr 0. Haynes, and Mr J. 0. Bookland are three of foar or five probable oandi< datea. There is po t&lk of opposition to ih& following aitttn^ members :— Auckland City East, Sir GjorgeGrey; Asbburton. Mr W. C. Walker ; Timaru, Mr R. Turn bull; Peninsula, Hon W. J. M. Larnach; Dunstan, Mr V, Pyke; Wakatlpu, Me T. Fergus; Mount Ida, Mr Scobie Mackenzie. On dit that Mr H. Gourley will be tht Protectionist candidate for Oaversham, fl|

VOLCANIC ACTIVITY.

Wanganui, June 22. A large cloud of steam Is ascending from the top of Ruapehu and Is visible from here. To-day It is thought that the steam Jb rising from the hot lake known to exist m a orator m a hollow on Ruapehn. ••■• '. -- -.<-.

ACCIDENT ON THE RAILWAY.

Wellington, June 22. Another slip occurred on the Maaterton line last night, and the goods train rap into it about fonr miles on thii aide of the Bumtnlt. The engine and seven traokjl. were derailed but no serious damage was done, The evening passenger train wai greatly delayed m consequence and« travellers had to wa'k over the nummlt. The weather Ib agalo inclined to be wet.

ANOTHER RAILWAY ACCIDENT.

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Sydney, Jane 21. A serious. rail way accident occurred to an excursion train at Peat's Ferry, near Sydney this afternoon, by which Thos. Wilson, the driver, and three others were killed and thirty persons - injured. Three more persons have since died of the injuries received, and it is feared three other cases will end fatally. All the wounded were brought. into the city this evening. A most distres sing scene occurred at the station on the arrival of the train. It is believed the accident was caused by the brake not acting properly.

INTERPROVINCIAL NEWS

Wellington, June 21. A body was found floating m the harbor last night, and was identified as that of William Hewitt, lately engaged la Belling watercress. It is not expected that the K9preien> tation Committee will complete their duties within the thirty days allotted them. The first mapplng.oat of the various electorates his been finished, and is now under revision. Wbstport, June 21. In the football tournament Gtey month beat Reeffcon by 4 points to nil. The brigantlne Ooeola is still ashore. It has been decided to discharge the oargo of coal.

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, WEDNESDAY, JUNE 22, 1887



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Wanted. \\r ANTED KNOWN. — That MRS W MEECH, Dressmaker, has Re- moved from Burnett street to premises m Cameron street, nextPoat Office. mURNIPFEED to Sell— About 50 Acreß 1 of Turnipß to Sell, Apply .to F. Leßeeton, Charing Cross. "A \ /"ANTED Known.— The Ashburton VV Select Quadrille Class will hold a Dance TO-NIttHT (Wednesday) 22nd June, at the Orange Hall. Dancing at 8 sharp. Gentlemen 2s. By order. WHY go to Christchurch to purchase your Fancy Goods, etc., when you can get them quite as cheap ac H. M. Jones', corner of East and Burnett streets WANTED Known— Ashburton Wool Yarn, reduced to 2s 3d the Bundle, all Colors. — Okr & Alcorn'b, Dissolution Sale. WANTED Known — Droraraaking, superior style and fit at reduced price during sale. Orr and Aicobn's. WANTED KNOWN— Another Drapery Sale just started, the laßt but least m prices. — H. C. Skgers, Melford House ANTED KNOWN—Tho genuine last Sale is now on of Drapery, Cloth- ing, Boots, &c. — H. O. Seders, Melford Hoube. WANTED known — I have juat opened np a nseful assortment of house- hold Crockery, Ironmongery and Brush- wave.— Jambs MoQbhgor, Grocer, Eto., Tanored Street, opposite Arcade. ; riT ANTED to clear out— Boys' Tweed VV Suits, from 6s 6d. Mena' Suits, from 21s. At Dissolution Sale, Orr and Auoorn's. WANTED known that HAVES & CO. have Large Stocks on hand. For further particulaia see new advertisement inthis isßne. ANTED KNOWN— Best quality Plushes 3s lid, Black Alpuca 4£d, Double Width Sheeting 9sd, Children's Cashmere and Cotton Gloves 3d, Ladies' Bandbagß Is 6d dozen, Kid Gloves 6d, White Moleskin Is. — H. O. Segers, Mel- ford House.



Mr Beikely, Ohristchnrch Mr W- Harrison, fernside Mr Lee, Christchurch Mr Gag- r, ferry Road Mr Jobn Nairn, Ellesmere Mr Atkinson, Christchurch Mr Beiton, Brookside Mr Hewinson, Fendaltown Mr Charles Daweon, Halswell Rev Mr Bond, Lyttolton Mr Shirlaw, Sydenham Mr Boyle, El'.esmero Mr Hogin, Greenpark Mr E Cook Springston MrM. Forbes, Ta Tapu Mr Greaves. Lincoln Mr H. ShoflEer, Lincoln Mr Rudder, lai Tapu Mr James K'mber, Greenpark Mr John Wills, Prebbleton Mr Limerick, Tai Tapu Mr Tannor, Tai Tapu Mr Wright, Lincoln Mr Spencer, D© Mr Forest, Kaiapoi Mr Richards Do Mr Hall, Do Mr W. Dailey, Do Mr Marshall, Do Mr Jomoß Ward, Do Mr Abbott, sonr., Bt Albans Mr Abbott junr.. Do Mr D. Patchett, The Ktyx Mr Sam Lemon, Doylestcn Mr Wnßhbonmn, Dnnsandel Mr McLean, Greencark Mr W. H. Pratt, M ddleton Mr G. Swaino, Greenpark Mr Hill, Doyleston Mr Leahy, Lakeside Mr Cod nor Mr Trott, Springston Mr Harvey, Kakain Mr Herrick, Greenpark Mr QaaLfe, Halswell MrMoffat, Harwell Mr Walker, Dnnsandel Mr Clifford, Kil incby Mr Peter Drnmmond, R&kaia Mr Deal, Halsweli Mr Prebble, Prebbleton Mr Wicks, Burnham Mr Lcchhcad, Dnnsandel Mr T. Shean, Tai Tapu Mr G. Mangin, Greendale Mr James liudd Mr James Brown, Dnnßandel Mr McMillan, King Street, tydenham Mr Wills, Papauui Mr Easther, Burnh'm ~ I Mr Ed. Curry, Opawa Mr Prapper, Hereford Street Mr Jack on, Supnyside Mr Graham, Kaiapoi Mr Chapman, Sydenham Mr Robt. Hall, Turkish Baths Puning House, Papanui Mrs Edwards, Colombo Street Mrs "Mills, Cashel Street Mr Turner, Ferry Road Mrs Wood, Hereford Street Mrs Myre*, South Belt Mr SincMr, Springston Mr Gammnck, Springe ton Mr McOleod, Dansandel Mr Irvine, Dunsandel Mr James Guild, Winchester Mr Mclntyre, Killinchy School Const ble Flewellen, St. Albans Mr Robt. Fleming, Port Levy Mr Chas, Taylor, Brookside Mr John Barrett, Leeston Mr Admore, St. Albans Mrs Woodward, Heathcote Mm Cemerford, Prtbbieton Mrs Button, Lichfield Btreet Mrs J. Ware Mrs Vincent Mr Darlow, Geraldine Mr Waghorn, Little Akaloa Mr Griffin Heathcote Mra C. T. Cooper, Creyke Street Mr Gorton, Kyle School Mr J. M. Brodie, Amberley , Mr James Low, atyx Mr Lindsay, Bootmaker, Wellington Mr A. Simpson, Kaiapoi Mr Barter, Templeton Mr B. White, Akaroa Mrs John Hall, Sydenham Mra Hind, Bnmner Ro»d Mr Qeo. Hart, "• Preee " Mr T. W. Adams, Norwood Mrs Bridges, Manchester Btreet Mrs Allington, Leeston Mrs Garland, Wellington Mrs J. P, Cooper, 182 Victoria Street Mrs Candy, Halswell Mrs Candy, 48 Armagh Street Mrs Geo. His, Akaloa Mrs McDowall, Rakaia Mrs Goldsmith, liwell Mrs H. Overton, Irwell Mre Fnrz3, Dunsandel Mrs Lowry, Killinchy Mr« Sanderson, Killinchy Mrs StacVhruse, Killinchy MfS Bpence,TLiihnchy * ~ Mrs Walker, Selwyn Mrs R McGregor, Setwyn Mrs A. Cunningham, Dunßandel Mrs Geo. Bheat, Dunsandel Mrs Keily, Springston Mrs Wm. Bheat, Greendale ♦ Mr Baxter, Sonthbridge MrH. Pannett, Bpxingßton Mr Jobn Todd, Lincoln Mr Sharp, Lincoln Mr Pauleer, Irwell Mr Thomt»B Yarr, Greenpark Mr Humphries, Butcber, Kaiapoi Mr W. Bmnip, Hotel, Kaiapoi Mr Eckersley, Kaiapoi Mr R- Chapman, Fernside, Rangiora And 719 others. F. FERE I MAN, SOLE AGENT ASHBURTON



FEKBIMAN'S MABVBLLOU3 STEAM WASHER. STILL TBITJMPHANT. TTTHAT THE DEAN SAYS:— (Copy of Testimonial.) Tie Deasery, ' •> hrietohurcb, May 3rd, 1887. I bavo mnch pleasure m stating that, one of Messrs (i, Barrell and Co.'a Patent Washing Machine's htw been m nso m my house for two months and a half, and gives entire satisfac- tion. HENRY JACOBS, Dean cf Christchorch. THE DOCTOR JBNDORSE3. In reply to your card, wo find the Washer a moet neeful and labor- saving machine. Xhcre h nothing equal to it m the wnahinjr line. It is ail yon cluim for it, and onr -women folks would not be without it. Even a delicate female c- n do a large wnebing m ha'f a day. Ifluinot.pok tco UHWjof JU TQE FARMER BUPPORTB. To Mr Ferriman, Aehburton . Jcr»r Eir,— ln reply to your request ro Mee srs Barrell and Co?a Bteaxa Patent Wash- ing Machines my wifa requests me to state that the tra'-huie we got from you is a perfect succera. Tho work tfcat usually takes fronc tight to nine hours to accomplish is now done m two hoars and a half. The work is done well, with very little labor. — Yonra respect- folly, B.S CHAPMAN, Ashburton. THE SCHOOLMASTER TEAOHE3. Scafield, Jnne Ist, 1887» Mr F. Ferriman, ABhbvuton. Sir,— l have much pleasnre m stating that Bnrrell's Steam Family Wcßhlng Machine has given us complete satisfaction, Tho machine is especially useful to those who conld not ttherwise do the washing themselves ; it Bavee much labor and expense. — Iremcin, Ac., W. H. HERBERT. THE MECHANIC SEES. A Bhbm ton, Jnne 4tb, 1887. Mr Ferriman, Dear Bir,— l wan for a long time a sceptic es recards the capabilities of yonr Washing Machines. I am now thoroughly convinced that they do what you claim for th m. Tho conatauction of the machine as regards com- pactness and convenience iB all that can be desired-Tcurs faithfully, THE LAUNDRESS GROWS WEA.LTHY WITH, Ashburton, March 29th, 1887. Mr Ferriman, The Wosher I got from you leaves my ClotbCß a beautiful white color, ia fact they are much whiter than I could get them by hand, and takes the dirt from them thoroughly. Mrs t>EvILL. And each member of the human family that can poeeees one join and eend np one universal ahont ct praise, O prane Feniman'a Marvellous Washfr. Listen, listen, can't you hear tho evening chorus from the undersigned echoing how their work i 3 done. Head the following Hat of nnmeß:— Mra Herbert, Seofield Mr M. Bruce, Eeafield Mr Collison, Seafiold Mr D. Roee, Lamiston Mr G T. Harriott, Ashburton Mr T. Claridpe, Ashburton Mr W. Charlton, Ashbnrton Mr Bradbury, Aehburton Mr H; Hudson, Elgin Mr J. Lloyd, Newlands Mr E. Thomas, Wakanui Mr A. Frisby, Ashburton Forkß Mr JL Chapman, Willowby Mr G Or ce,' Willowby Mr J. Williams, Willowby Mr J. Hearn, Ealing Mr A. McLeod, Tinwald Mr W. Andexson, Flemington Mr C, C. Fooks, Alford Forest Road Mr Peter Lownie, Wakanui Mr William Browne, Wakanni Mr J. Johnßtonc, Trevorton Mr Chares Ward, Ashbnrton Mr Wiliam Baylies, Aehburton Mr Charlf b Fowke, Aehburton .; Mr Andrew Dawson. Wa'erton Mr Jo> n Pmall, Wbeatstone Mr J, H. Carlton, Mount tiomets Mr J. Tucker, Aehburtou Mr T. U. Jones, Ashburton •-._ Mr ßfi^crfttt.TSakaia Mr Button, Motbven jur Maginnis, Methven M» L V. Andrewcs, Athbnrion Mr B. Lowe, Willow by MrJ. W. Bilcock, Ashburron Mr J. Canning, Aflhburton MrJ. Kingsbury, Chertaey Mr McAnnally.Kyle Mr J. Primmer, liakaia Mr J. Wheeler, Willowby Mr J. Osborne, Willowby Mr J. Dnnn, Flemington Mrs JNctill, Aahburton * Mr J. Doyle, Ruapnna Mr A. Gibson, Temaka Mr J. Crowe, Temuka Mr J. Mcßae, Central Hotel Vr B. Bnker, Ashburton Mre Hellens, Aehburton Mr J. Harris, Ashbnrton Mr P. Fawcett, Aehbnrton Mr P. Weldon, Aehburton Forks Mr T. E. Mcßae, Alfoxd Forest Mr R. Patton, Mcthren Mr Granger, Cairnbrae Mr Gardar, Methven Mr Frampton, Willowby Mr McMillan, Methven Mr E. Thomaß Methven MrJ Keir, Aehburton MrWiUs.Sprlnpstcn Mr Baker, Sydenham Mrs Durham, Lyttelton Mr Marquet, Woolston Mr A. Lawrence, St. Albats M* Arthur Pameil, Guborne Mr G. Brown, ObTi tc^nrch Mrs W. Pilliett, Christchurch MrAlpo, St. Albnnß Mr Hnlktt, Avonvillo Mr O'CoDor. M.H.R , Westport Mr Patrick, Christchuich Mr H. Bennett, Littlo Akaloa Mr Turner, Rakaia Mr Monson. Chtittchurch Mr Barley, Opawa Mr McLaren. Bankßido ; Mr Orr, Woolston Mr WittcejTM Tapu Mr Burke, Halswell Mr Bennington, O. rfctohurch Mr Dyer, Otirn Gorge Mr Robert Cooper, St. Albtins Mrs Pope, Lyttelton Mr Hartnell, Rakaia Mr Hibbs, Methven Mrs Hale?, Ghristchtirch Mr Bcddtn, Cbristchurch Mr Collins, Avonside Mr Martan, Rangiora Mrs Wilmott, Ferry Read Mr Pd'Bons, Kaikoura Mr C'heyne, Akaroa Mr W< H. Twiggfl, Ohriatchn teh Mr Chamberlain, Ellcemere Mr Woodham, Woolston Mr North, Christchurch Mr R. A. Gill, Sydenham Mr B. J. Lane, Christchurch Sargeant Hallett, Christchurch Mr Thomas Gates, Sonthbridga Mr Hickmrnt, Christchurch Mr John Cross, Sydcnham Mr Moore, Chriatchurch Mr Thornton, OhriatchOTcb Mr Thomas Niraino, Springfield M' pars Wilkins and Field, Nelson Mr lindd,Bydennam Mr J.bn Boag, Brookeido Mr Osborno, Tai Tapu Mis Allen, Dnnsandel Mr Echberg, Melbourne Mr Speirs, Inverckrgill Mrs Hcdworfcb, Chrietchurch Mr Mackintosb, Bingeland Mi Pannett, Lincoln Mr Clark, Bakaia Rer Mr Philips, Butnham Mr Ronndtree, Spreydon Mr George Baker, Greenpark Mr Simpsoit, Kaiapoi Mr MaUhow Barnett, Tai Trpa Mr O. J. l(Z3r. Cbristchnrch Mr Mackintosh, Obristchurch Mr Farra, Dunedin Mr Scantan, Newcastle, New South Wales Mrs Stewart, Lin wood Mr Rn' sell, Sydenham - Mr Jacobson, Akaroa Mi T. B, MannerlDg, Feisßiie Mr Anf on , Woinni MrH. Black, Rakaia Mr Woodbenr, Southbiidge Mr Pannel^ Christchurch Mrs St Dean, Chrißtehurch Mr Thomas, Sydenham Mr Ritchie, Opawa Mr D. Wilson, Dunsandel Yeiy Rev Jacobs, Dean of Clnißtehurch Mr 8. Duffield, Christchurch Mr G Jackson, Chriatchuroh Mr Harrow, Bydenham r Mr Adcock, Ghristchnrch Mr MeGill, Ferry Hond Mr G Burns, Addmgton Mrs Poter Wil'a, Greespark Mr Deliow. Green park Mrs Cox, Fendaltown Mralrtndeay, Lytleltpa



UR 8 MANHIKE, Sadndeiis' Buildings, FAfCY GOODS rf all de^criptloDß. Ajrons, Ladles' and Child? en's Clothing m variety on Sa!o nnd Patterne or Inspection. Koto die an Jr^es— SAUJSDISKij' BUILDIKOP, Oppoelte Railway St t on, NOTICE. TMMEDIATE payment Ia requested of X » I Acconntß owing In this District t ■ Mr Thos P. Farley, Bookseller, late of Aihbnr ton, the came having been assigned to üb. Those unpaid by the ltt July will be cued for without farther notice. H. J. WOOD & CO., 6 143 Stationera' Hal', Aahburton. THE BULLI DISASTER. PERSONS not BuVßcrlblng toward thU urgently required Fond thiough any local Oommlttee m their own locali- ties, or m any other way more deeir^bU to themselves, can do bo by addressing their kind contributions either to the Central Committee In Sydney, the Branch Committee at Bnlli (eight miles from Wollongong), or to W. J. POULTEB, Mayor of Wollongong, A. A> TURNER, . Po'lre Magistrate, Joint Treasuries, WoUoDjjongßrarcb, BulliJKelief Fund. Town Hull, Wolloigong, N.8.W., April 6th, 1887, TO THE LADIES OF AS B BURTON DISTRICT. { MISS MORRISON,' 1 (Late with Messrs Friedlander Bros and Mr H. O. b'egera) and ! MISS HOLLOWAY (For a considerable term with Messrs Hobday and Co., of Ohristchurch) HAVE, at the request of numerous patrons, decided upon entering into business as DRESSMAKERS; etc., and witn this objoct have taken premises m TANCRED STREET, opposite Mr Chapman's, painter. All ordera received will be promptly executed under our personal supervision, which will be a sufficient guarantee that 1 Fit, Finish and Fashion will be all that oould be desired* Charges specially arranged to meet the approval of customers. Terms — Prompt upon execution of orders. MISSES MORRISON & HOLLOWAY, DRESSMAKERS, &c, TANCRED STREET, ASB BURTON, Opposite Mr GDapman'e, Pointer. 4 320 Trees Trees Trees NOTICE TO PLANTERS. THE undersigned begs to call the attention cf farmers, settlers and others to his extensive stock of FRUIT AND*FOBBST TREES, mong which are about 3,000, C00 Foreßt Trees, Idclu> ding 200,C00 Cupressus Macrocarra, one and two years old; 2C0,C00 Pinna Insig- nia, one and two years old,; 300,00( Plnns Larldo; 300,000 Sijyer Birch; 10,000 Pinna Austriaca; all 'other kinds m proportion. .All kinds of Cabbage Plants on sale, and a few thousands of very early Strawberry Plants. N.B. — All orders by post, or othorw f ««, shall receive my best attention. JAMES PORTER, CLIFTON NURSERY. Allenton, Ashburton, r2B FAYARD AND BLAYN PAPER SIXTY years of great success proclaim superiority m the treatment of Violent Colds,. Jrritalion of the CLest, Aching, 6prain Bprainv, Soreß, ScaJds, Corns, Bunions, Eof Corns, etc This medicine, the property o which has been established more than half n century by thousands of cores, is of an invalu- able use m many inflammatory diseases against which there are not many effi acloua remedies, and is therefore jußtly considered by a gre-»t number of our mo6t eminent physicians as the moßt active and least irritating agent m tho bove affections. In order to avoid counterfeiting, Meeerß Faynrd and Slayn's signature has to be required on every roll of paper and on tho box. * Wholfßale 30, Bne Baint>Merri, Paris (France) and sold by all Chemists m the oloniea. NEW WINTER SHIPMENTS. G. L. Beath & Co • HAVE jiißt opened the very Latest Fashions showing m the London Markets suitable for the pretont season Many lines were clcarod by our Mr Peath at half tho usual Loodon price. NEW DRESS~MATERIALS. A Large Variety of tl c Moat Fußhion. able DREES FABRICS and DESICINS For tho Soaßon. Several very useful lines m DRESS STUFFS, All of whioh wo now offer at London Cost Price. Tho Newest Shades m Plashes and Fancy Velvetß for Winter Dress Trimmings. 1 . LADIES' SERVICEABLE DOLMANS, PALETOTS AND JACKETS, For the coming season, m tho L test Materials and Designs m groat variety, and at very Low Prices. Many of the lines were bought a Great Bargain, and are now marked lower than London cost. ' ARGYLi~HOTJSE.



K EATING'S POWDER destroys oth fleas, moths, bedtles, »nd all Dseots, whilst quite harmless to domestic Animals. In exterminating beetles the access of this powder is extraordinary. t Is perfeotly olean In application, he artiole yon purchasb ta KEATING 1 *- Imitations are noxious and ineffectual Sold m t!n«, 6d, ]s, and 2s 6d each, by chemists. 1 AND 23 wffm &* OABINETMAKEBS, UPHOLSTERERS, AND GENERAL FURNITURE MAKERS. HAVE taken those Central and Con. venierit Premises m Tancred Street, opposite Union Bank (late Jno. Meech), and will carry on the above businesses m 1 11 Branches. Furniture Re-covered, Polished, and re- paired promptly, and at very reasonable terms. I VENETIAN BLINDS MADE TO ORDEB. 5 34 TSTEV^ BOOK© AND NEW SUPPLIES OF BOOKS. H. J. WOOD & CO., STATIONER'S HALL, 240, HIGH 8 OHRIBTOHUROH, And Fbiedlakdbbs 1 Buildings, ASHBURTON. WE reieive from London publishin firms regular shipments of from IB to 20 caseß monthly by the direc steamers. The reading public are respectfully invited to inspect oar large and varied Btock of Books m every branch o Literature. As we buy for cash and buy largely, , we are allowed extra discounts, and are In a position to give exceptional advan- tages to our cußtoir"rp, and a libera discount on parceU and to Library rommiltecß. H. J. WOOD & CO. Wholesale and Retail Booksellers and Stationers, CHRISTOHURCH & ASHBURTON. AOGOUNS BOOKS In every variety of size and stylo of ruling, from the largest Imperial Ledger •xtra super handmade, full calf, double Russia bands, down to a penny Pa6B Book. A very Large Stock always kept, and any etyle and size made to older Writing, Printing, and Wrapping Papers m any quantity. Commercial and General Stationery and every description of Stationers' Sundries. Commercial Note and Letter Paperß by the case or packet — an assortment of Over 3000 reams m stock. Commercial Envelopes— over 3,000,0 m stock m Chris'church. Cream Laid Rued Foolscap— over 350 reams m stock. Brown Wrapping, Double Imperial various weights, by the bale or ream- best vafua m New Zealand. School Exercise Books — over 100 gross assorted m stock. School Slatgs, Copy Books, and School Requisites. Parchm ruled and headed •'This Deed." rUBSCRIBERS WANTED For Illustrated London News, Sporting and Dramatic Nowb, Scientific American, YonrjK Ladies' Journal, Family Herald, Family Reader, The Graphic, Engineer, Punch, Home Fewa European Mail, Bow Bells.— We deliver m town immediately on arrival, and we poet to subscribers m all parts of the country without delay. H.J.WOOD&OO. Stationers' Hall, 240, High street, CHRIBTOHURCD", And at Friedlanders' Buildings, ASHBURTON TRY KIBKPATBICK'S NEW SEASON'S JAM. SPECIAL NOTICE. TT IRKPATRIdFiT NEW SEASON'S J\, JAM i» made from NELSON GROWN FRUIT, and boiled within a few bourß after the fruit has been gathered. It thus retains most of the natural flavor of the fresh fruit. KIRKPATRICKS NEW SEASON'S JAM 1b the most delicious preserve m the market. Do not be persuaded to bay cheap and inferi brands Jam, the remains of old stock, which must be Bold at any price, but fiSK for KIRKPATBICK'B NEW SEASON JAM, and sco that you get it. TB« BEST IS ALWAYS THE TH FAPEST. Kirkpatrick'e New Seaßon f t om i the beet. iCATJTION None is ge&uir.e unless our' name is stamped 03 each tin, and has our 7*jr.«tered Tra#* Mark /« Lord Kelson 1 te 'he label, S. Kirkpatrick & Co. MANTrrACTUEEES,' BISON fIZ,



■ ■ .. J i j » «. ? ••■:^V"^ To Meet the Times. W. DAVIS, Cabinetmaker, &c. IKIBNDB to SELL FDRNITDBB of all kinds at Prices NEVER BEFORE HEARD OF. Note the Address— FURNITURE MANUFACTORY, EAST STREET SOUTH, ABHBUBTOff. il4 Public Notices' I Publio K otic es.