The Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. THURSDAY, JULY 14, 1887. REGISTRATION OF ELECTORS.

Afe the request of Mr Ward, the Registration Officer for those districts, we published yesterday in our local columns the following announcement : —-"The Registrar of Electors for Ash burton and Rangitata, wishes to in* form the electors of those districts, that any person whose name does not appear on the printed rolls for Ashbur ton and Wakanui, will require to make a fresh written application at once, if he wishes to vote at next election for either Rangitata or Ashburton. Any names that have been added to the late rolls in writing cannot be recognised in the compiling of the new rolls. The printed rolls were issued, for Ashburton in 1884, and for Wakanui in 1885." Now, we have carefully looked up the law bearing upon this matter, and we have no hesitation in saying that it by such an announcement Mr Ward means that all the names which have been added to the roll in manuscript since the roll was printed are to be treated as if they had never been registered then he is most seriously in the wrong. If a claim for enrolment is handed to him in proper form (see Section 7 Registra tion of Electors Act, 1879; ne must within fifteen days thereafter (sec 8) make inquiry as to the truth of the particulars of the claim, and beiog satisfied thereof must (sec 9) forthwith place the name of the claimant on the roll. Now all names so added in writ ing are as much part of the roll as the names that are already upon it in print, section 26 providing that "Names after the first formation of a roll shall be numbered consecutively in the order in which they are added, commencing w/_h the number immediately following the number affixed to the last preceding name on the roll " and Section 27 pro viding that " the roll so formed added to and altered from time to time as^ aforesaid, shall for the time being be the roll lot the district for which it is made." And we contend that names thus added cannot be omitted by Mr Ward, or by any Registrar, except at the risk of a penalty of .£SO for every such omission. For Section 27 further enacts that " the several persons whose names are on the said roll shall be entitled to vote," and they cannot be deprived of that right by the act or omission ot the Registrar without rendering hi/n amen able in every instance to the provisions of Section 33, which enacts that " Any Registrar who shall knowingly and wilfully do any matter or thing contrary to the provisions of this Act, or who shall knowingly and wilfully omit to do any matter or thing required by this Act to be done by him, shall be liable to a penalty not exceeding fifty pounds," And further, it may here be remarked, that if a hundred or more names have been added by Mr Ward to the roll in manuscript since 1885 in the case ot Wakanui, or 1884 in the case of Ashburton, then he has omitted already to comply with Section 30, which imperatively directs that at any time after the printing of the roll for any district, " Whenever not less than one hundred names are added, a new roll shall be formed by inserting the additional names therein in alphabe tical order, and be reprinted, provided that it has not been reprinted within the preceding twelve months." If the names added to either roll (Ashburton or Wakanui) since 1884 and 1885 re spectively do not number a hundted then there has been no omission of duty on the part of the Registrar — other wise there has been such an omission. But whether or not, we contend that all names added to either roll in manu script are as much part of that roll as those that appear thereon in print and cannot be omitted there from except at the Registrar's peril, T6e fact that the electoral districts have been altered does not affect the case, for the names in manuscript being part of the existing rolls for Ashburton and Wakanui must be transferred to the pew rolls for the new districts of Ashburton and Rangi tata equally with the printed names. In setting out the matter thus plainly we desire to assist the Registrar and to prevent his taking mistaken and dis astrous action, and we are glad to know that Mr Ward is most anxious to do all in his power to conserve the electoral privileges of his fellow citizens. Those persons who fince the nw- electorates

were fanned have sent in claims for Wakanui, which no longer exists as an electoral district, and those who have sent in claims for Ashburton as originally constituted and are now only qualified for the new district of Rangi- I tata, and those also who sent in such claims, say within twenty-one days before the new electorates were pro claimed—to be safe, say anytime in June •or July, should undoubtedly send in fresh claims, as unless they do a large proportion of them must inevit ably be disfranchised. In order to assure as much as possible that there shall be no disfranchisement in either district we have interviewed Mr Ward, who has kindly undertaken at our request to supply to us without delay a complete list of all claims received by him which he is unable to recognise, and which wa will forthwith print in our columns. We have also waited upon Mr C. Reid, as representing the Electors Association, and have urged that so soon as that list is published the Association should send a notice to every person whose name appears thereon of the necessity for registration, together with a form of claim, and if that be done it will be the fault of the electors themselves if they do not at once secure the placing of their names upon the roll. We hope Mr Ward will do his part promptly, and that the Electors Association will not lose an hour in takirg the action we have indicated.

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

An important notice to the electors 61 Ashburton by Mr Walker, M.H.R., appears among to-day's advertisements. A public meeting is advertised to be held in the Oddfellow's Hall on Monday next, at 8 p.m , to discuss the expediency of forming a Political Beform Association for Ashburton. His Worship the Mayor has oonsented to preside. The R.M.S. Eaikoura with the incoming ' San Francisco mail arrived at Hobart on Wednesday, and left at 4 p.m. for Wellington. She has 73 passengers for New Zealand ports. The winner of the Gilchrist Scholarship this year, as mentioned in the cables, is Mr Charles George Spencer, son of Dr Spencer, of Napier. Mr Spencer was educated partly at Napier and partly at Christ's College, Ohristchurch. The scholarship is worth £100 a year for three years. At the meeting of the Bonevoient Trustees j in Dunedin, on Thursday,|the question cropped up whether paupers can vote. It was stated that the inmates of the Institution have had their names put on the roll for Gaversbam, and to settle the matter it was decided to take the opinion of a solicitor. One Trustee said a similar question was being raised with regard to the Lunatic Asylum, the names of some of the inmates being on tbe roll, it being contended that these were entitled to vote. Tbe firm of whioh the late Lord Hindlip was head is indebted to the late Peer's untir ing energy and enterprise for building up the present mammoth concern, which is identified with the name of Allsopp all over the world. The brewery has been established 150 years, but the|trade was so limited about 40 yeai* l ago that the barrels of beer were carried away on hand trucks, whereas ' now it is found necessary to have nine miles of railway within and about tho brewery, and six looomotives to expedite the traffic At a recent meeting of the Paris Academy of Soiences M; Fremy read a paper describing the successful researches made by him. with M. Verneuil's assistance, for obtaining arti ficial rubies. Some years ago he discovered a method of produoing rubies, but all the speci mens obtained were pasty, and wore away in scales. Hejadopted another process, and by letting alumina dissolve in fluoride of caloium bs obtained crystals of alumina— that is to say, perfect rnbies defying the closest scrutiny, and even higher in value than natural stones. They can be made of large Bize. Some time ago a teaoher in charge of a sobool in West Georgia County was ap. proaohedbya pupil and requested to explain the meaning of "49 8.C." The teacher read the sentence in whioh the hieroglyphics occurred, and observed that it referred to an incident that had taken place in a remote period. "Ahem I "he said, " them figures an' them letters is frsquently found in history books. You see a long time ago folks didn't know as muoh as we do, an' they sorter guessed at dates. Now, 49 B.C. means 49 'bout correct." i The Salvation Army had in training last year 939 cadets in England alone, and 473 in training at the present time ; 600 village corps, having 5000 soldiers ; 50 reacue.o-_.oen. ; 11 homes, having accommodation for 240 girls; 1085 people have passed through these homes, 618 proving satisfactory. Meals for officers and girls cost l_d each, There are 25 different " War Crys " in eight dif ferent languages, with a total circulation ("Little Soldiers," <fec, inoluded) of 29,480,000 per annum. During twelve months 203 officers had gone abroad. There were 300 corps and 656 officers in America. The total number of corps in 1886 were 1558, while in 1887 there were 2088, being an inorease of 530 corps. The increase of officers has been 1423. The damage to the South Waimakariri protective works by the flood is rather over £450. A novel and important industry has of late Bprung up in Chicago, whence it is spreading to other parts of the United States, and is now being introduced into England. This is the manufacture of paper bottles. These bottles are unbreakable, and of various shapes and sizes, They are produced very muoh more oheaply than the ordinary bottles j made of glass, stoneware, or tin. j There are in Amerioa 1000 Young Men's Christian Associations ; in Germany there are 650; in Great Britain, 570 ; in Holland, about 500 ; in France, 80; in. Russia, 8; in Australia, 14 ; in Africa, 12 ; in India 6 ; in Japan, 3; in China, 2. There are ninety association buildings in the United States and Canada, the net value of whioh is a little over £|,OOO.QOO. About five hundred men are salaried Association Officers. An incident of a sensational character took place on tbe evening of Sunday, May 8, at one of the churohes in Cheltenham, The Rev Mr Hawkins, who was doing duty for the vicar at St. Phillip's Church, was seized with illness shortly after the commencement Q. the service, and called for a glass of water, in the hope that it would revive him, and during the chanting of the Psalms he became so faiut that he had almost to be carried into the vestry, where he was attended by bis brother, a dootor, who was a member of the congregation. The scene whioh followed, however, produced great exoitement, for while the curate was proceeding with the service seven young ladies were overcome with faintness and bad to be assisted out of the church.

THE POLITICAL SITUATION IN FRANCE.

(Reuter Telegrams — Copyright)

Pabis, July 12 The Chamber of Deputies has passed a resolution declining to accept the resignation of the President, M. Floquet.

(SPECIAL TO PRESS ASSOCIATION.

London, Ju'y 12

An attempt made by the French Radicals to overthrow the Rouvier Ministry, owing to their acceptance of support from the Royalists, was defeated by 382 to i2o.

MESSRS NELSON, MOATE, AND CO.'S NEW WAREHOUSES.

[From the Christchurch " Press," June

27th, 1887.)

Few of the general public are aware of trie many processes involving most deli cate manipulation which is necessary, in order to produce the proper effect of blend ing tea. Messrs Nelson, Moate, and Go., who carry on perhaps the largest business in the colony in this line, having retail branches in all the principal cities", have been, up till lately, hampered by insuffi cient room to conduct their operations. Recently, however, the} haveacquhed the premises formerly occupied by Messrs W. Montgomery and Co., at the corner of Tuam and Colombo streets These have been fitted up as a blending store, and also to carry on tbe wholesale part of the busi ness. A member of our staff recently | paid a visit to the building at the invita tion of Mr H. Nelson, and no doubt what came under his notice will be interesting as affording some idea of the processes through which tbe tea passes before it reaches the consumer. The first room visited was that in which the sampling, or, as it is technically called " liquoring," of the different classes of teas is. carried out. At first sight it looked as if a tea meeting on a large soale was projected. Ranged along a kind of counter at the side of the wall under the front windows were a number of cups and saucers, inter spersed hero and there with small tea pots. Eight or nine different classes of teas, Mr Nelson explained, were tested at one time, first singly, each in one of the cups, and then as the experienced palate of the taster decides upon which will probably blend together, the__ are placed in the teapots, and the infusion of the whole tested, it may be noted that in forming the various blende of teas issued by the firm no less than forty-six different varieties of teas are used. Tbe tea grown in Fiji, to which reference has already been made, was pointed out by Mr Nelson. There are three varieties, two being small-leaved sorts interspersed with a highly-colored leaf, and the other a large black leaf. He also produced a large leaf tea, grown in Northern China, which ia in great request at Home, but not much used in the colonies. From the apparatus which is displayed by Mr Nelson as in use when the operation of blending is being carried on, one cannot but form the opinion that it is entitled to rank as an art. A minute glass with sand is used to time the infusion to a second as to when to pour it out, and as to the boiling of the water. The quantities, too, are weighed with the" scrupulousness of a ehem.Bt com pounding a mixture, and for this purpose an exquisitely balanced pair of scales are used. All this care will be understood as being highly necessary when it is taken into account that one leaf too much or too little of a certain kind in a blend will make an entire difference of flavor. Mr Nelson quoted an instanca iu which, through a mistake, a little over a pound of tea too much was sufficient to spoil an eutire blending of 4cwt. In the far corner, a copper kettle, heated by gas, supplies the requisite boiling water for tbe testing purposes, Altogether the sampling room is the best of its kind in the colony, being fitted with every con venience for carrying on the work. Pass ing ft om this portion of the building the next visited was the packing room. The spioy aroma of tea greets one as tht door opened, and gave a view of a bu.y lot of men and lads ill at work packing the various blends of teas in the paper bags, tins, and boxes, all bearing the familiar trade mark of the pagoda which has been adopted by the firm. A lift to the upper floor is Sn this room, and also a door Into the yard from which the .carta are loaded. Whilst in this portion of the building, It may be noted that all the packing and mixing of tho teas Is done here. The branches throughout the colony are all supplied from the head warehouse in Christchurch, which ensures a~~ similarity of quality in all oases. Access to the first floor is gained by a wide staircase, whioh is used both as a free store and for the machinery used in mixing the various teas, The first machine calling for notice is a steel outting machine, something like a ohafi cutter ou an extended scale,, having steel knives set at an angle. This is used, for outting tbe leaf to a regular size. Close by is the mixer, whioh somewhatresembles the cutter ia shape, but instead of the knives set at angles it hss fan shaped pro* jections, ensuring a. complete mixing of the teas ; with this a ton of tea per hour ean be turned out at a push. There is a smaller one close by, through which three quarters of a ton can be passed in the earn* time. Tbe tea, after being mixed, is turned into bins, each holding 14owt, and labelled with the distinctive names of the various blends. In these bins the tea is allowed to stand until, as Mr Nelson says, it ripens and the various descriptions of tea become thorough!} blended into one harmonious flavor. The upper floor of all in the warehouse is used as a bonded store. Here the stock, at this season being low, is stored, qbout 138 tons of tea. A locker 'a office Ib provided, and there is a ample Bpace for storage. The amount of business done by the firm may be understood when it is started that they pay one-seventh of the whole duty on tea, la New Zealand. The fittings of their Bhops in Christohuroh and Auckland and Wellington, etc., are exceedingly oostly and quite unique in the matter of decorations as to vases, etc We have often .heard of the care whioh various tenqrafhave to take of their voices, and tho self-denial in the way of food eto , which they have to exerolse. This was forcibly brought to one's mind when Mr Nelson spoke of the forty-six different flavors of tea he has to discriminate and duly apportion in the oourse of his work. Altogether the arrangements of the firm in their new premises are exceedingly complete, and lu these dull times it is re freshing to find that increasing business warrants so large an improvement,

TELEGRAPHIC NEWS.

BRITISH AND FOREIGN.

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THE EGYPTIAN CONVENTION.

London, July 12. In the House of Commons to-day, the Under-Secretary for Foreign Affairs, replying to a question, stated ■ that the Sultan will receive Sir H. D. Wolff on Friday next, but the "British, Commissioner will not remain iiiCofc*-*" stantinople after that date.

THE IRISH LAND BILL.

Io the House of Commons to-day the Irish Land Bill came up for the second reading on the motion of Mr Balfour, Chief Secretary for Ireland. Mr Campbell Bannerman moved an amendment demanding a revision pf the judical rents for holding?. ; Mr Chamberlain supported the Bill, but expressed a hope that the Government would drop the bankruptcy clauses era bodied in the measure. Thg.debatt was finally adjourned.

THE AUSTRALIAN MAILS.

Paris, July 12. Sir Graham Berry and Sir Saut Samuel had an interview with the French postal officials, who strongly resist the demand for a reduction in the French transit rates on Australian mails; and the Agents-General, there- , fore, proceed to Berne, where they hope to be able to make more satis factory arrangements for the carriage of mails via Ostend.

(Reoeived July 14th, 12.50 p.*,) "'■f*&

GARDEN PARTY.

-Condon, Joljr 13/ r * The Marquis and Marchioness ol Salisbury hold a grand garden party to-day at their seat, Hatfield House, Herefordshire. The Queen and a^ large number of distinguished guests ' will be' present.

BULGARIAN MINISTRY.

Sofia, July 13. A new ministry has beeii formed by M. Storloff.

(Received July 14, 2 p.m.) THEAORANGL, ,.,. v ,a Londos* Ja!iNti.T The Aorangi arrived from Plymouth this morning with her cargo of mutton in good condition. ' ■**

(SPECIAL TO PRBBS ASSOCIATION.)

THE CROWN PRINCES

London, July 18. v The Crown Prince of Germany has recovered his voice. <■ ' ':'!.

THE QUEEN.

The Queen will be Lord Salisbury'g guest at his seat, Hatfield House, to day.

BULGARIA.

Dr Stoiloff is forming a new Cabinet for Bulgaria, with M. Peteroff as Minister of War.

[Dt Stolloff was Minister of Justice In the late Administration.] ' I

RUSSIAN BONDS.

A heavy fall has taken place in Russian bonds in the Berlin -iriiJ London markets in consequence of the expectations of an immense loan about to be offered.

CHOLERA.

One hundred and forty deaths from cholera are reported at Catania, in Sicily. The victims are chiefly soldiers.

A USTRALIAN.

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THE GOVERNOR'S SPEECH.

A Sydney, Joly 14. - At the prorogation of Parliament to day, the Governor's speech enumerated the work of the session. He expressed the opinion that there are undoubted signs of returning prosperity in the colony. : Parliament would probably re-assemble in two months' time.

SMALLPOX.

No further developments of smtll pox have occurred in the quarantine station. It. appears that the first sufferer (Alexander) was in the eiaptoy of a family who have been attacked since going into quarantine.

INTERPROVINCIAL NEWS

Auckland, Jane IS. ThepetitlonofSydneyTaiwhangaagalnit Kater-e, the recently eleoted member (ot the Northern Maori: district, was with drawn at the Supreme Court to day, M» Griffiths' counsel for the petitioner, point* ing out that no good oould come of It, u Parliament had been dissolved.

Wellington, July 15. In the 6anco Court Mr G. P. Skipper, solicitor, of MastertoD, was fined £50 and costs for practising his profession without a- certificate.

At a meeting of the Hospital an*. Charitable Aid Board, it was intimated that a poor rate would probably hare to be struck.

Grbymouth, July IX The manager of the Globe, at Reeftoo, has just reported having washed atone out of the winze with a lot of spctmens In it. It Is splendid ston* Tho winze la down 30ft.

Amongst the damages by the flood, Messrs McKepne.. Robinson, and Avlgdor, the . Midland railway contractors, liatt "' sustained losses which will take 6v» hundred pounds to repair. Last Friday's Ohristchuroh mail wm delivered to-day. The overland road ia described as being in a terrible stats from slips and washouts.

* _ _,_ « r>UN_.M_T, July 13. At the Supreme Court to-day, the trial of Baauchamp Thome for setting fire to » house in South Dunedin, for the purpose of defrauding the Union Insuranoe Com pany by obtaining insurance money on tho furniture, was concluded when tho prisoner was found guilty and tentnoo JS&'^A' The farn,t « r « was Insured fo* £75. Ths evidence showed that a con afderable portion had been removed, and some was identified as having been in tho possession of the prisoner's sister. Tha jar* added a rider to their verdict, that tho Insurance companies should appoint In spectors to value all goods before iniurlfig. and that an Inventory be taken.

THB ABHBUBTON THURSDAY, JULY 14, 1887



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The best medioine known is SANDER and SONS' EUOALYPTI EXTRACT. Test its eminent powerful effeots in coughs, colds, influenaa, etc — the relief is instantaneous. His Majesty the King of Italy, and medical syndicates all over the globe, are its patrons. Read the official reports that aooompanyeaoh bottle. Mosler, M.p., Prof. University, Griefa- wald, reports :— The Euoalypti Extract proved magnLf.oen._y suocessfu Jin very severe con- tusions, bruises, sprains, wounds, goal dings, broken ribs, and limbs. (Med. Journal, Nov., 1881). In disep_.es of tbe kidneys, either aotive congestion or suppression (urcemia), or albuminuria, dropsy, lithiasis, nothing will equal in its action Euoalypti ex- tract. Doseß, 5 to 8 drops, Mosler, M.D., Prof. University, Griefawald, reports : — Dip- theria. Tonsils continually coherent pre- senting ulcers with white exudate, Cured in 14 days. Surgical Clinic of Prof. M 'lntyre, College of Physioians and Surgeons, St. Louis —Scirrhus of Breast — Exoision. Eucalypti 3?< v* t employed. No swelling, heat, or tUs. 00.0t*»,.> • in 14 ays'.— [Adyi.} _,



Wanted. A DANCE will be held in the Tomplar nail, Tinwald, TO- MORROW Evening. Dancing at 8 sharp Gents 2s. Ladies invited. 791 WANTED— Tenders for Cutting and Tying 2000 Bundles Gorse, 6 feet long, 2 feet thick, where bouod. Apply immedtatey, R. La - 046T8H, 7 84 PUMPKiN PRIZEB — The Monster Jubilee Pumpkin contained 496 seeds. Signed, E J. PAdl. R. Elston. J.^ealy PUMPKiN PHIZES— All guesses from part 400 to 583 are Prizes, guesses for 400 on Tickets higher than 1276 are out of it,— Melford House rTT ANTED to clear out— Boys' Tweed W PuHs, from 5s 61. Mens' Suits, from 21e. At Dissolution Sale, Orr and Alcorn'B. WANTED Known -Ashburton Wool Yarn, reduced to 2s 3d the Bundle, all Colors. — Orr & Alcorn's, Dissolution Sale J WANTED Known — Dressmaking, superior style and fit at reduced price during sale. Orr and *loorn_. ANTED known that HAYES &CO*. have Large Stocks on hand. For further particulars eoe new advertisement in this issue. WASTED CASH — Moir's Oatmeal, 261bs, 2a 9d ; Ling Fish, 5d ; Dried App|es 4d ; 21b Tina Best Honey, lOd ; Vestas, 5d per doz.; Sperm Candles, 6d ; Tin Fruits, Is ; Cutting do. Is 6d. — Jambs McGregor, Tancred Street, opposite At cade. _^ j BEST Quality Plushes 3s lid, Black; Alpaca 4£d, Double Width Sheeting 9_d, Children's Cashmere and Silk Gloves 3d, Ladies Handkerchiefs is 6d doz-, Kid (gloves 63, good Dresß Stuffs for 7sd — Melford House Clearing Sale. WANTE J_r^NOWN-That~Wools Single and Double Berlin, Ande- lusian, Beatrice, Giant Zepher, and fin gering. Crewel Silks, Filoselle, Transfers, Tinsel Balls, etc , etc. Babies Bootees in all Colors, Babies Gaiters, Infantees, etc., may now be had at Mrs Manhire'b, Saunders Buildings, Ashburton.



FOBD'S I. PATENT Scour & LnDg-lorm Mixture |j "FOR SHEEP. \- _-_-_-_. _• A PERFECT CORE FOR SCOUR& l LUNG WORM (which results from Scour) j ONE Drenching as per Directions, will be found perfectly effectual, and, instead of I injuring the Sheep in any way, it will give , both Stomach and Bowels a healthy tone, and ' -incrcar e tbe appetite wonderfully, so that the - I Sheep recover and thrive right away. On May 3rd, 1887, Mr JOHN BloaKißß, of . Baling writes i— i ' SIR.— I hereby beg to certify that you drenched 82 of my Hoggets with your Patent Mixture for Scour and Lung- Worm, en the 15th April. They were in a weak state, and had begun to die. After you drenched them not one died, and on the third d»y tha Scour was stopped, and they are now doing well. To Mb JOSEPH FORD, Ealing, and m ethers. PBIOE PER GALLON : 17s 6d in 1 Gallon Tina | 17s in 2 GallCnTina One Gallon is sufficient for 160 sheep, F. FBRRIMAN, Ashbnrton. POTATOES 1 POTATOES 11 POTATOES II! 3s 6d PER SACK. Delivered in any part of Town. WHY Btarvu yonr OOWS when Ferriman will deliver yon 14 Sacks Carrots, 1 ton for 25a, or 1 ton Mangolds 22s Gd. It's che*p Feed for Horses and a good change. THE PERFECTED SELF- ADJUSTING EUREKA WBINGER. THE Bimplet, best, and cheapest Clothes Wringer in the World, Self-Adjusting 1 Bteel Elliptic Springs. No Thumb Screws or Cogs required. Compact Galvanised Iron Frames. Best White Rubber Rollers; STILI TRIUMPHANT. ' FfIHE following Medicines have been for JL many years highly approved of by the Public, and a Gold Medal awarded for them at ' the Christchurch Exhibition, viz. : J FOR HORSES: k Colic or Gripe Drink Blister Ointment ■ Embrocation Grease Ointment Condition Powders Hoof OU Worm Powdera. FOR DOGS: Distemper Powders Mange Ointment. FOR HUMAN USB: BHBUMATIO BALSAM and Cough Syrup. Every Article that bears my I Traded J- Mark, Also my Name, 18 GUAKANTBBD. Beware of Spurious Imitations, CAUTION. Whereas 8. BLESINGEB, the oldest and most renowned Veterinary Practitioner in the Australian Colonies — who has introduced his unfailing remedies and educated the Public to treat their own Horses, Cattle or Dogs by offering his medicines at a very low price (for the different disease?, see circulars)— has, after obtaining a good sale for th*m, now to caution .the Pub ic against Spurious Imitations of his Remedies. The genuine articles can be obtained from F. FERRIMAN; Queen's Stables, Great King Street, Dunedin. To MR GLEBING BR, V.tt.— Dear Sir, — I think it a pleasure, combined with a duty, to inform you that I have used yonr vaiieua Horse Medicines for several years, during which time I have always found . them to be aa good as, and even better, than you described them. Ono dose of your Colic brink always cured ray horses in less than two hours. Your Hoof Oils have acted won- derfully well on my horses' feet, having kept them sound and free from lameness for the last four years. I would not be without these Oils in my stables on any account. Tour Em* brocj-tion, Blister Ointment, and condition and Worm Powders are superior to any of the many kinds I have used ; indeed, I may men* tlon th.t through using your preparations 1 have not required the eervicea of a Veterinary Surgeon in my stables for six years. £ have much pleasure in recommending your Horse Medicines to every horsa pro* prietor. My wife, who suffered much with Rheu- matism, has also used yo„r Rheumatic Balsam with wondcrfnl effect, all other treatments having failed. You are welcome to publish this. I am, dear Sir, yours respectfully, DAVID BACON, (Of D. and J. Bacon.) fEW ZEALAND CLOTHING FACTOR? rHE NEW GOODS FOR THE WINTER SEASON j ABE » NOW OPENED OUT The k is THE LARGEST & BEST SELECTED IN THE TOWN, And the variety of Style and Patterns in j Men's, Youths', and Boys' Clothing I leaves nothing to be desired, rhousauds of Men's and Boys Suits, newest styles. Trousers and Trousers and Vests manufactured of New Zealand Tweeds. Every garmen warranted shrunk Overcoats, Waterproof Coats and Legg___gs in great variety Hats, comprising every new styl* worn Ohiltlron's Jersey Suits, Child/ . ; Jj Men- of. War Suits Gentlemen's Hosiery, Scarves; Oxford Jegatta and White Shirts Bugs, Portmanteaus, and TravelH « Bags rhe oelobrated WERTHEIM SfciWlNG MACHINE. Time Paymeuta. N.SS CLOTHING FACTORS', East Stbut A. Harrison. Alfred Harrison, AUCTIONEER, STOCK AND ESTATE ' AGENT AND VALUATOR. SATURDAY SALE at 12 o'clock sbart. —Horses, Cattle, Pigs, Produce and Merchandise. FOR SALE— Farming Implements, and Vehicles of all kinds constantly in Yards on view for Sale. Clearing Sales held in Town or Country as required, and most liberal terms arranged with both Buyers and Sellers. Rents collected, and the business of absentees managed with oaro Valuation made of Properties or Mer- chandise on easy terms, ; Advances made instantly on Goods ' delivered at the Storeß for Sale. * Agent for tbe Norwioh Union Fire In- . surance Company, J Agent for the MUTUAL LIFE ASSOC fATION OF AUSTRALASIA ALFRED BARR?SQIf



FERRIIAN'S MARVBLLOUS STEAM WASHER- J STILL TRIUMPHANT. "VTTHAT TH_T~DEAN SAYS:— Co^y of Testimonial.) The Deanery, j C_.ri__ehui.ch. May Brd, 1887. I fcavJ mnch plensme in atating that oie of | Messrs Barrell and Co.'s Patent Washing | Machine's has been in nse in my house for two ' months and a half, and gives entire eatisfac- « Uon. liEN^Y JACOBS, Dean of Ohristchnrch, THE DOOTOS ENDORSES. In reply to yonr card, we find the Washer a moet useful and labor-saving machine- There < U nothing equal to it in the washing line. It is all yen claim for it, and opr women folkß . wonld not bo without it, Even a delicat? female c> n do a large washing in half a day. I^nottp.* too highly^ it. HioKEy< THE FARMER SUPPORTS, To Mr Ferriman, Afhburton. Dear fir,— ln reply to your request re Messrs Barrell and Co.'b Steam Patent Wash- ing Machines my wife requests me to state that the machine we got from you is a perfect uccess. The work that usually takes frotc light to nine hours to accomplish is now done ißtwo hours and a half. The work io done «ell. with very little labor.— Yours respect* Plly 1 , S.S CHAFMAN, * Ashburton. THE BOHOOLMASTEB TBAOBES. Seafield, June Ist, 1887. Mr P. Ferriman, Aahbmton. Sir,— l have much pleasure in stating that Barren's Steam Family Wsshing Machine has even us complete satisfaction, Tho machine especially useful to thoae who could not otherwise do the washing: themselves ; it saves much labor and expense^-I w-gjj^^ THE MECHANIC SEES. Ashburton, June 4th, 1887. Mr Ferriman, Dear Sir,— l was for a long time a sceptto as regards the capabilities of your Washing Machines. I am now thoroughly convinced that they do what you claim for th m. The constiuction of the machine as regards com* psetnesa and convenience is all that can be mmmr--tmm MM_ JAW! _ _„_ THE LAU-SDBEBB 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 much whiter than I could get them by hand, and takes the dirt from them thoroughly. Mkb -SEVILIi. And each member of the human family that can poesoßß one join and eend up one s universal shout ot praise,. O prawe Feniman *s Marvellous Washer. Listen, listen, can't yon hear the evening chorus from the undersigned fading how their work ia done. lead the following litt of names:— Mrs Herbert, Senfield Mr M. Bruce, Seafield Mr Collison, Seafield Mr D. BosfijLanrieton Mr G T. Marriott, Ashburton Mr T. Claridge, ABhburton « Mr W. Charlton, Ashburton Mr Bradbury, Ashburton ► Mr HI Hudson, Elgin Mr J. Lloyd, Newlands Mr E. Thomas, Wakanui Mr A. Frisby, Ashburton Forks Mr -\. Chapman, Willowby MrG Once, Willowby Mr J. Williams, Willowby Mr J. Hearn, Ealing Mr A. McLeod, Tinwald Mr W. Anderson, Flemington Mr C. O. Fooks, Alford Forest Road Mr Peter Lownie, Wakanui Mr William Browne, Wakanui Mr J. Johnstone, Trevorton Mr Char'es Ward, Ashburton Mr William Bayliss, Ashburton Mr Charles Fowke, Ashburton Mr Andrew Dawson, Wa f erton Mr John Small, Wheatatone Mr J, H. Carlton, Mount Somers Mr J. Tucker, Ashburton Mr T. U. Jones, Ashburton Mr Beycraf t, RakaU Mr Sutton, Methven x_ r Maglnniß, Methven j Mr L F. Andrewcs, Ae-h-Hion. Mr B. Lowe, Willowby Mr J.W. Sileock, Ashburton Mr J. Canning, Aehburton Mr J. Kingsbury, Chertsey Mr McAnnally, Kyle Mr J. Primmer, Kakaia Mr J. Wbe-ler, Willowby Mr J. OBborne, Willowby Mr J. Dunn, Flemington Mra .Nevill. Ashburton Mr J. Doyle, Buapuna Mr A. Gibson, Temaka Mr J. Crowe, Temuka Mr J. Mcßae, Central Hotel Vx B. Baker, Ashburton . Mra Hellene, Ashbnrton s » Mr J. Harris, Ashburton Mr P. Fawcett, Aehbuit©** Mr P. Wo'-iou Asbriu .^u Mr John Boag, Brookeida Mr OBborne, Tai Tapu i* Mis Alien, D uneandel i, Mr Echberg, Melbourne I Mr Speirs, Invercargill * Mrs Uedwortb, Christchnrch Q Mr Mackintosh, Bingeland Mr Pannett, Lincoln. »- Mr Clark. Bakaia e Rev Mr Philips, Burnham Mr Roundtree, Spreydon Mr George Baker, Greenpark Mr Bimpson, Kaiapoi Mr Matthew Barnett, Tai Tapu Mr C. J. Iczsr. Christchuich Mr Farra, Dunedin Mr Scan .an, Newcastle, NwSc nib", Wales Mr J Keir, Ashburton Mr WflJs, Bpringston Mr Baker, Sydenham Mrs Durham, Lyttelton 4 Mr Marquet, Woolston Mr A. Lawrence, St. Albats M_> Arthur Parnell, GUborne Mr G. Brown, Chri tchurch Mrs W. Pilliett, Chrietchuich Mr Alpe, St. Albans Mr Hullett, Avonville Mr O'Conor. M.H.R , Wee.porfc Mr Patrick, Christchurch Mr H. Bennett, Little Akaloa . Mr Turner, Rakaia Mr MonßOn, Cbrietchurch Mr Harley, Opawa Mr McLaren. Bankside Mr Orr, Woolston Mr Wittee, Tai Tapn Mr Burke, Halswell Mr Bennington, O.ristohurch Mr Dyer, Otlra Gorge Mr Robert Cooper, St, Alban Mis Pope, Lyttelton Mr Hartnell, Rnka.a Mr Hibbs, Methven Mra Hales, Christchurch Mr Bcdden, Ohristchnrch Mr Collins, Avonside Mr Mar tan, Rangiora Mrs Wilmott, Ferry Read Mr Parsons, Kaikoura Mr R, Patton, Methven Mr Granger, Cairnbrae 9 Mr Gardar, Methven J Mr Frampton, Willowby _ Mr McMillan, Methven * Mr E. Thomas Methven a Mr Bndd, Sydennam B And 900 others. SOLE AGENT 3 ASHBURTON For Sale.- --i T O ANGLO-AMERICAN DBILL6 5 1 -1 SECOND-HAND Ditto, Bold and Gray, large size. ■ff. FERRIMAN, J TONIC FOOD ' FOR HORSES, CATTLE. AND SHEEP. COMPOSED of 20 ingredients, comprising the moßt nutritiouß^articl.s of diet, com« binedwith harmless tonics and alteratives in proper proportions. Recomment'ed for main- taining animals in good health and condition, * and aho for restohrg those to hetlth that have got into an unthrifty state from any cause. Invaluable for Stallions, Bacehoraee, Hunters, and all descriptions of Hones from which great exertions aie required. Allowance fer Horses, Half-pint Duly. Can be obtained only from ..» Jf. FERRIMAN, Aetjbnxtoa.



AND ' _^S_ tmml r~* _/N_»T I M _wnt>4 2. * mm, I _~_JJ \a Oj w j== mmmm _____» ym CABINETMAKEBS, UPHOLSTEREBS, AND I GENERAL FURNITURE MAKERB. HAVE taken those Central and Con- venient Premises in Tancred Street, opposite Union Bank (late Jno. Meoch), and. will carry on the above businesses in ill Branches. Furniture Re-covered, Polished, and re- paired promptly, and at very reasonable terms. VENETIAN BLINDS MADE TO . ORDER. 534 TRY KIEKPATEICO NEW SEASON'S JAM. SPEdAL NOTICE. KIRKPATRICK'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 I natural flavor of the fresh fruit. KIRKPATRICK'S NEW SEASON'S JAM is the most delicious preserve in the market. . Do not be persuaded to buy cheap and inferi brands Jam, the remains of old i stock, which must be sold at any price, i but ASK for KIRKPATRICK'S NEW SEASON JAM, and see that you get it. THE BEST IS ALWAYB THE CHEAPEST. Kirkpatriok'e New„ Season : ami the best.| CAUTION None is genuine unless our name ia stamped *on each tin, and has our wgtetered TVa** Mark,/ 1 Lord Nelson' •_. he label. S Kirkpatriek&COa MANUFACTURES,; tHELBON NZ.



TO WORKING MEN. MRS TIMMO, PBOPRIBTRES3 OF THB WATERLOO BOARDINGSOUSE, Tancred Streeb, Asbburt>n, * BEGS respectfully to inform the general public, particularly tbe working classes, that she has reduced tbß rates for Board and Lodging as undei:— Board and Lodging, per week, 16s to 17« Dinners only, per week ... ... 4s Board' only, per week ... ... 10* Tha cooking is done by Mr Timmo, whose reputation as a first-class chef remains ansollled, A capital table, and meals at all hours. 7 50 THE BULLI DISASTER. PERSONS not subecriblDg towards this urgently required Fond through any local Committee in their own locali- ties, or in any other way more desirable to themselves, can do so by addressing their kind contributions either to the Central Committee In Sydney, the Branch Committee at Bnili (eight miles from Wollongong), or to W. J. POULTER, Msyor of Wollongong, A. A. TURNER, Police Magistrate, Joint Tbeasubitbs, Wollongong Branch, Bulli Relief Fund. Town Hall, Wollongong, N.S.W., April 6th, 1887. TO THE LADIES OF ASHBURTON DISTRICr. MISS MORRISON (Lata with Messrs Frledlander Bros and Mr H. O. Segere) and MISS JHOLLOWAY (For a considerable term with Mes.rs Hobday and Co., of Christchnrch) HATE, at the request of numerous patrons, decided upon entering into business as DRESSMAKERS, etc., and witn this object have taken premises in TANCRED STREET, opposite Mr Chapman's, painter. All orders received will be promptly ezeented nnder onr personal supervision, which will be a sufficient guarantee that Fit, Finish and Fashion will be all that oould be desired. Charges specialty arranged to meet the * approval of customers. Terms — Prompt upon execution of orders. { lVf TS SU! S MOEBISON & HOLLOWAY, DRESSMAKERS, &c, , TANORKD STREET, ASHBURTON, Opposite Mr Chapman's, Painter. * 4 320 Trees Trees Trees NOTICE TO PLANTERB. np|HE undersigned begs to call the I attention of farmers, settlers and others to his 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 Inslp- nls, one and two years old ; 100,000 Pious Larlcio; 300,000 Silver Birch; 0,000 Pinus Austriaoa; all other kinds proportion. All kinds of Cabbage lanti on sale, and a few thousands of •ry early Strawberry Plants. N.B. — AU orders by post, or otherw , *A, ball receive my best attention. JAMES PORTER, CLIFTON NURSERY. AllentoD,; Ashburton, r_8 i



Victoria House* I'K Coneequecco of Bcquis : to AHeratioris to frem.ses, which will afford greater 1 facilities for conducting onr rapidly increasing business, it has been found necessary to Greatly Bednce our Stock within the next few weeks. I argo and liberal Redactions are now made in every Department. Boldersof GlaßßwaieGift Coupons are requested to present theßatne as early a convenient to enable the Gift Distribution to bo satisfactorily closed . DIM ANT & COE, [ GENERAL DKAPER3, CLOTHIERS, Ac.,' I] East end Tancred Btreets, Ashburton. j , — ,| f -i i_i »■" ' — i - ■ ■ ■ -- ' rnnii premier colonial company CANTERBURY BRANCH. &7AAUS"En lßs9!^Sl^^^P^(!AFl«t 1 1000,00 •■? ' i.TZtU YOF SrYfi BEHOLD ERS FIRE AND MARINE RISKS, ALSO RISKS ON_ GROWING CROPS ACCEPTED AT THE LOWEST CURRENT RATE& George Jameson, AGENT, ASBBURTON , »_ — . — — — — • — •■ 1 1 « " ■~'-;?"r<. -V.r'-r« 4 "■*»'"• '." Io Meet the Times. W. DAVIS, Cabinetmaker, &c. 1 {.TENDS to SELL FURNITURE of all kinds at Prices NEVER BEFORE HEARD OF. Note the Address— FURNITURE MANUFACTORY, EAST SIBEET SOOTH, ABHBUBTOIf. », _ ALBERT ROBBETS 18 A CASH PURCHAfeEB OF Wheat, Oats, and other Farm Produce* Oilers STORAGE FACILITIES on AdYantageous Terms. Has for Sale, — i GOLDEN TABES, CAPE BARLEY, PLOUGH SHARES (all. sizes). SSED VBFAT, OATS, BABLJY, CTCAEFP, COCKBFCCT, *YEGB RAPE^SEED, CORN. SACKS, BEAMING TWINE. COOPER'S SHEEP DIP, Acknowledged be THE BEST IN THE MARKET.