The Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. TUESDAY, AUGUST 2, 1887. LOCAL AND GENERAL.

The Master ef the Home desires to acknow. ledge, with thanks, the receipt of a parcel o! clothes from «• A Friend," papers from Mr Paul, and bootß from Dr Leahy, for the use of tbe inmates. * As there appears to be some misapprehen sion aa to when the season for BhooHng native gamo closes, wo may state that under the regulation of the Ashburton Aoolimatisa tion Society, published m a recent ••• Gazette," the Beason closed for that district on 31s July. Hares and rabbits oan still be destroyed having been declared vermin. Among the passengers by tfra R.M.S. Ruapehu, whioh left Lyttelton on Thursday, was Mr J. Leesmitb. He takes wifch him sample stud Bheep from some o! our leading flookmastcrs, including Messrs John Reid (of Elderslie), Garforth, Deans, Threlkeld, Royse and Anderson (of Hawkt's Bay), and Wash bourne. Theße go to the River Plate, via Riode Janeiro, and are probably the pre cursors of a diraot stook trade with that country.—" Otago Daily Times." James Hoag, of. Cedar Springs, iB, un doubtedly, the Bmalleßk man of his age no* living. He is forty-five inohes m height, weighs aeventy-Bix pounds and ia seventy-two years old. He was born m 1812. In 1850 he became acquainted with Tom Thumb at New York. Then Tom was heavier than Hoag, although the latter waa the taller. Sinoo that time Hoag has ' fleßhed up,' and is now qnite portly. ' He is a single man and now lives with his nephews at Cedar Springs; He ia m good health and makes considerable money by braiding whiplaßhes, at.wbioh he is an expert. An Auokland telegram of Friday last says that as there have been several enquiries from farmers and country settlers m that district re means of getting suoh produce as oheese, butter, fruit, etc, to the Home and foreign markets, the New Zealand Shipping Company are prepared, should sufficient m. duoement offer, to ereot cool ohambers for this purpose m some of their steamers. The sea Honß oaptured by Oapt Fairohild, and sent Home by the New Zealand Govern ment, aro reported to be doing well m the ponds of the Zoological Gardens m London* where they attraot a lot of attention. This js the ftrst time this Bpeoies of seal has been Been alive m Europe. The tuatara Hzards> whioh Sir Julius Yogel exhibited at the 11 Colinderiea " last year, are also alive and doing well m the reptile-house at Regent Park, whither they were transferred when the Exhibition closed, Mißtresß (to servant) : " Did you tell those {adies at tbe door that I was not afc home ? " Servant; "Vis, mun." Mistress: "What did that cay?" Servant: " How fortinit.^ *' So you have got a stepmother," she eajd to a little girl of nine. " ¥es." " \yell I feel sorry for you." " Oh, you needq'fc do that," replied theljtyle one. " Tleaße be Borry ?Qr pa." The oQjoial list |ssi;ed by the *' fteqteqheß Handelearohiv " of the imports from Germany into the Cameroon region of Wast Afrioa jg highly suggestive. The imports were ; — ;,52.9,029 litres qt rum, 37,800 bottles of gin. ]L 589 old muskets, and IOQO cartridge^. JJest jio {these requisites for intqxioatioq and blood* shed, were 1,112,000 kilograms of sugar, js,os kilggrams of tobacco., and, finally, 39.8i?QQ yards of oloth. Holmwax'b piNTMBNi ANi? F|iif>s. — -These remedi«B are unequalled throughout tbe world iQX bad legs* wounds, foul sores, bad breasts, a»d {jlioera, tJuaed wobrding " t,Q djreptions giTen with them there is V9»nd, pad-)flgs, or ulwtoufl aoro f howeve? pbßlipafe or long stand inß, but will yield to their healing and curative properUes. Many poor eufferers who have been patients m the large hospitals under tho care of eminent surgeons, and have derived little or no benefit from their ifeßiJjaant, have been thoroughly cured by Qintment'and filial For grandular Bwellinge tumours, "piles," and dtseasea of tb9 skin .there' id nothing tb'at can baused with bo Sioh benefit! Infaot, in 1 the woTrsfc forms of jjiseaee, dependent dpon (ihe'eonditipn of the bjood, ttheie r#edj.Qi£e; uied'oorijoiiitly, are rroiuitibli,

A correspondent writes to us aa follows : — The " demonstration " which was lately got ap at Bakaia against Mr Bolleston seems to have produoed exactly the opposite effect to what its promoters intended, and to have caused a strong current of feeling m favor of Mr Bolleston to set m at the Bakaia end of the Bangitata eleotoral district. An address expressing confidence m Mr Bolleston and the intention of the subscribers to give him their support is now being circulated about Rakaia, and haß already received a large , number of signatures of B&ngitata eleotors. A Committee meeting of the Ashburton branch of the New Zealand Alliance, for the suppression and prohibition of the liquor traffic, was held at the Dawn of Peaoe Lodge rooms last night, when matters affecting the forthcoming Parliamentary contests received earnest attention. A deputation was also appointed to ascertain the views of candidates for Bangitata and Ashburton electorates, on the principles of the Alliance. During the eight months beginning July lstj 1886, there were 108 strikes and 11 lookouts m Philadelphia. Of the strikes, 19 were bug oessful, 6 were reported settled satisfactorily, 21 were compromised, and 60 were failures. Of the 11 lock-outs by employers, 4 were BUOcesßful, while 5 were compromised, and 2 are pending. The number of hands thrown out of work by these various troubles was 18,123, and the direot loss m wages was 1,221,750 dollars. A parliamentary paper shows that on the register now m force there are m England and Wales 4,492,875 eleotors, m Bootland 575,909, and m Ireland 779,389, being an inoreaße, compared with last year, of 181,615 m England and Wales, 1551 m Scotland, and 37,476 m Ireland.

CUSTOMS AND BEER DUTY

Wellington, August 1. The Customs duty for the month of July was £96,653, an against £77,182 for June, and £114,452 for July last year. Thb returns from two or three little ports not yet m will add about £100 to the total. The amounts oolleoted at the principal ports were — Auckland, £20,191 ; Wellington, £16,753; Chrlßtohnroh and Lyttelton, £16,816 ; Dunedin, £24 509. The beer duty for July wta £3453, a email decrease on the preoeeding mo th's amount. At Auckland it was £759, Chrlatchurch £710, Wellington £343, and Dunedln £075.

IMPORTANT STAMP CASE

. -*. Wellington, August 1, In the Supreme Ooart m banco Mr Justice Richmond de'ivered an important judgment, la the case Walker v the Wellington and Manawtta Railway Ox the Compensation Court had awarded plaintiff £1500, compensation for land taken by the Company and the question aroie as to whether tand rested m the Company by an order of the Compensation Court is liable to stamp, duty as a con veyance on sale. His Honor decided that the expropriation of properly by virtue of an dot of the Legislature was certainly a conveyance, but not a couvej anoe on Bale. The transfer m the oase m ques'ion was a compulsory one, and therefore not liable to stamp duty. Mr Travers said the de cision involted a Jarga question, as it •Sooted the Native land duties. His Honor said he was sorry for that, as the exohequer coald not at the preßont time afford to lose any of its revenue.

SIR JOHN HALL AT LEESTON.

CHBIBTOHUROH, July 29. Sir John Ball addressed a crowded meeting In the Oddfellows' Hall at Lees ton last night. He was well received, and defended himself and hia party against the charges of lavish expenditure of loan, and extravaganoe, quoting figures to show (hat In March, 1882, his Government were able to point to a surplus of £200,000, and that they reduced the loan expenditure by one-half. While determined not to interfere with the education system, he was favorable to making enquiries whether U could not be administered at less ooßt. He asserted that the present Government bad not been bo economical as they had promised, as was shown by the faot thit they had increased expenditure, and bad spent more than their predecessors on residences and travelling expenses. He believed m thorough retrenchment, which should begin at the very top. A considerable saving might be made by p»ylng the Governor aotual travelling expenses only, instead of the present allowance of £2500 ; by reducing Ministerial salaries to £1500 for the Premier, and £1000 for other Ministers \ by reducing the honorarium t ) £100 or £150. He admitted that a m n should pay taxation according to his property, but contended that to tax large properties' at a higher rate than email ones was putting a tax on industry and economy. He feared that Mr Ballanee's land settlement system would prove a failure, and preferred the mixed system practised by Mr Bplleston, under which persons with some little capital were assisted to settie, and poorer persons located where they could be employed by richer neighbors. Ho did not see the ueed for the Land Acquisition 6111. He did not approve of the tariff pro posals of the Government, because they wished to tax oertain articles which could nob bear protection. He believed m moderately protegting auph industries as could be profitably pursued. He ascribed the depression to the low prices of prod ace, want of confidence m the colony prevailing m other countries througe our large indebtedness, and alarm, at tne wild theories advanced by some public men, and to the large sutug sent away annually fop interest. The last Gauge was due mainly to abu.se of the public works policy. What was needed was to import less and export more, to practloe eqonomy m the publlo service, and to endeavour to opjn up new Industrie,* suoh as the export of dairy produce. Eepooiajly must the colony practically stop, borrowing. There were, he thought, works In 'pro< greia now v?hioi> woijld bp bettgr to stop than carry on with bqrrowed money. The address w»s frequently applauded, though there was Blight interruption. A vote of thanks l?PB paeged. It was moved by one of Sir John Hail's fiupporfcers, who said that no donbt a votg of eonft denoe would be given by the ballot-box* A. portion of the audience gave cheers for Sir Julius Yogel and Sir Robert Stout.

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TINWALD TOWN BOARD.

The ordinary monthly manilng of the Tlnwald Town^B >ard was hold on Friday, i July 29 Present-— Messrs Clark (Chair man), Shearer and Soott. TBNDBRS ACCSPrBD. The Chairnnn reported that he bad aeoepted the following t<n'lers'for works authorised to bo due viz — Formation of footpath and side channel In Hulland street, W. Dwyer, at 9i 3d par chain, and 1) 61 per ohain for cutting go»B to water race. Shingling Oartar'a terrace, W. Diryer, at la 2d per cubio yard. — The aotlon of the Chairman was confirms i, KOAD IN GROVR FABM, Mr Bollock m behalf of the Bank of New South Wales, interviewed the Board re road to be taken orer m Grove Farm. After a long discussion it was resolvod that a& all the members were not presont a special meeting to consider the question be held on Wednesday August 3 PEBiONAIi APPLICATION. Mr Oorrigan interviewed the Board re water lying m front of the Poplar paddook —Surveyor to report to special meeting. OORRBSfONDBNOE. Correspondence was read as follows :— 1. From Mr F. Schnlder, asking the Board to form a few chains of footpath at the junction of Laghmor road and Meloomba street— Surveyor to report to special meeting. 2. From Ashburton Borough Oonnoil re Board of Health. — It was resolved to co-operate with the Borough Council. COUNTY DRAIN. The Clerk w*s instructed to write tc the County Counoil requesting that the county drain running alongside the Bail way .line should be cleaned out. BATE 3 The Clerk was instructed to write tc the Bank of New South Wales re balance of rates duo m Grove Farm. MISCELLANEOUS. - After passing accounts and transacting a quantity of routine business, the meeting adjourned . •

TO-DAY'S TELEGRAMS.

A Mad Freak. Auckland, August 2. Two jockeys James Oleary and Frank Groeu, were arrested at Elleralie last night charged with putting a track on the tail* w*y line at Ellerslle on 20 met to obstruct an engine, and with wilfully breaking a door the property of .Tamos Campbell, licensee of tho EllersUe Hotel. A serious aooident was narrowly averted as the engine driver had just time to draw up the train, having observed the obstruction on the line, Tho prisoners appaared at the Police Court this morning and were re manded. State School?. 'Dumedin August 2. At the invitation of the " Star " the Sohool Inspectors and teaohers of the prinoipal city and country schools met last < night and discussed Bishop Neville's address.' Without exception, they gave an emphatic dental to the statements, &■>& asserted that the moral tone and behaviour of sohool children were satisfactory and constantly being raieed.

INTERPROVINCIAL NEWS.

* Auckland, August 1. I Charles Aicken, formerly ledger-keeper of the Bank of New Zealand, was to-day committed for trial on a charge of utter ing a forged cheque for £65, Tho dead body found m the harbor on Saturday has been identified as that of Jas. Tindall, e'erk and accountant,. The Auckland Racing Club held their annual meeting to-day. The balance sheet showod profits of £2350, against £4200 last year. Mr W. S, Pulford, a well-known re&ident of Auckland, was found dead m a paddock off the Ponsonby road to-night by two boys. The cause of death is unknowD, but is supposed to be apoplexy. Deceased was connected with the Press m New Zealand and Victoria for many years Wellington, August 1. Sir William Fitzherbert is expected to return from England m time for the opening of Parliament . Mr Ballance leaves for Patea to-morrow, to address a public meeting Private telegrams received here state that James Wallace's general store at Ormond,* near Qisborae, has been des troyed by fire. The stock waß insured for £1250 m the New Zealand, partly re insured. Tho Governor paid a visit to St Patrick's College today, and was presented with an address by the students. Gbbymouth, August 1. The Chairman of the^ Harbor Board stated at to-night's meeting that it was improbable Captain Turabull, the Harbor master, will ever recover. Applications for the new Harbor-master will be invited. Captain Turnbull's leave of absence extends to the 11th October next. A telegram received to-day states that Cap tain Tnrnbull is dead. Hokitika, August 1. The Bank of New Zealand shipped to Sydney, via Grey and Wellington, 24^20z of gold bullion, valued at £9728. The Acre creek rush is still looking well. One or two shafts bottomed on duffer ground, bnt the tunnels being driven bave met with payable gold. Good prospects were met with In cutting on the track made by the County and Borough Councils on the Hokitika boundary to connect the Shallow rush with the town . A tunnel Is being driven following the leid into the terrace. It has been raining incessantly for some honrs, The rivers are not yet flooded.

SPORTING.

-*-, ASHBURTON COUNTY HUNT OLUB The followlog acceptances have been reoelved : — Handicap Hdedie Race. Panic Lttt'.e Wonder Nero Wrangler Marm'.on Taipo Hunt Club Steepxkohasb Oup v Ravenswood I Juggler Panic I Bothwell Waverley | Ragby Humsbs 1 F^it Back. Sultan f Mftrwlon Rogby I Taipo Little Wonder | Darkle Entries for Maiden Steeplechase, at. lb. • it, lb. Darkle ... 12 3 Nero ,„ 15} 3 Sir WilHum 32 3 Teaaer ... 12 3 The Masher 12 3 Paolo .., 12 3 Wrangler... 12 3 Sir Richard 11 12 Bothwell... 12 a

ThE MELBOURNE CUP.

JBBUTER'a TBLKORAIfS— QOBYBIOHT.] Mb^botokb, August 1, The following horses have been soratohed fur the Melboarne Cap :— Master John, Metal, Salvo, J^rupp, Bosinond, Enfield, Wentworth, Abase, Sheet Anohor, Pbynl cian, David, Man^, Louise, Pastorla, Graoe Parling, Empres', BUI, Shark, Little The Pencil.

yews was received from Bokarty, Indiana, U.S., that Charles and Bay Davis, brothers, called at the farm of one Jofyn |"lannagan,, an.d after induoing b,iß (wo sons tq gp tQ a.noth.ei gar(i of $he f^r'lsl, forcibly c^rripd yiannagtm'a, twelve-yenr-old idaughtor to the woods and assaulted her, and then fled. An avenging party was soon formed, the Davis boys -were captured and hanged at the soene of their orime, and another youth, John Englew, suspeoted of partioipttioß with them, was lISO hap?«d., '

WAKANUI PROTECTIVE WORKS

A raeetin r was held m the Wakanul Sohoolroom last evening to consider the best means of preventing further damage being occasioned by the river. In spite of the boisterous weather the room was well filled and Mr G. W. Leadley wai voted to the chair. The Chairman read the advertisement calling the meeting and said that doubtless ail present were aware that the river had lately assumed a very threatening aspect, and if it were deoide I to do anything it would, ba better to do it quickly other* wise great damage would result; Ho had not ocme with any resolution, and would leave it to the meeting to deoide on a plan of aotion. He then referred to the suggeation which had been made as to the best means of dealing with the question. The first of these was allowing the overflow water to go down the natural gullies, but he thought it would be better to arrange matters so that there would ba no overflow. He thought it would be quite possible to cut a channel by whioh the river would go straight out to sea with out the Longbesoh side of the river being affaoted, If the meeting decided on any thing he did not think they would receive apy money from the County Counoil, nor had they a r!ght to expect any, as that body had already given them morer than £1100 out of the general funds of the

ounty. A conversational discussion herd ensued. Ir Ooe and other gentlemen thought that E the> channel soheme were decided on, it rould be necessary to go some consider* ble distanoe up the river, and this would ntail encroaching on private property, rhloh land, however, the Government md done wrong m selling. .It was hardly ikely soffioient fund* would bo forth omtag to pnrohase the requisite laud, md cinder these circumstance! they hought it better to allow the overflow rater to escape into all the natural gullies md water courses, and then there would, >c no damage to the roads. Mr D. Leddy alluded to his present )ositlon m regard to the protective rate. 3.c teceived no commensurate advantage lor the money he was paying, and he bought the rate should be levied la pro* portion to the amount of benefit derived. A long and desultory dlsouiston took >lace, during the course of whleh It was itated that Mr S. Brown would give £100 f other ratepayers affaoted would also issfst m fair proportion. In reply to a question, the Chairman igain stated that the meeting need not look for assistance from the County Douncll, as the Oounoil had already spent ii large sum on the protective works. In reply to Mr Brown, the Chairman sa(d bhat £800 had been spent on a storm water iraln m his part of the district ;' that the number benefited was small m comparison to those who would be benefitted by a good system of river protection, but that the persons Jn his (Mr Leadley's) district had paid far more towards protection than those m the river dlstrlot had paid towards the drain. , Mr Jdts. Brown thought the proposal made by one gentleman to give £100, provided some one else gave such-and such an amount was impracticable. He referred to -the history of the present works at some length. He said that la the month of October the Wakanul* Road Board being desirons to make the road paa> aable, and believing the best way to do this would be to extend the works about another 4 chains, entered Into communica tion with the County Council. The matter was referred to the Proteetlve Works Committee whioh was instructed to briug np a report. It was not till eight months after this that he,, as a member of the Board, racelted notice to meet the Committee on the spot} and the Committee anbmitted its report to the Counoil on July 1. He read ttaFraport (which appeared m bur report of the pro ceedings of the laat meeting of the Cooaty Council.) He said th.t be was thunderstrnok when he first saw the re port and subsequent events showed the conclusion arrived at by the Committee to have been utterly wrong. If the groin had been extended at the time the Road Board wished, the damage caused by the late flood would have been averted. The Chairman said that Mr Brown wa§ present at the meeting of the Committee, and heard the proposals. He raised no objection to them then. The vißit made to the- groin made m June was not m, response to the request of the Board ; that vißit was made last summer. The Juno visit was made because the Surveyor to the Board wished to report on the works and asked him (Mr Leadley)if the Council would be prepared to assist m any work that might be undertaken. He brought the matter under the notice of tha Council, and the following week the visit referred to by Mr Brown was made; Mr Brown maintained that his version was correct, and said that the Press and the minutes of the .Road Board would show that it was so. He denied having heard any propositions made during the visit of inspection of the Committee to tha workß. . After some further remarks, Mr Brown said that he did ;not think the County Council would throw them over m tha matter, but if that body would not grant them any assistance, he would be inclined to bring the district under the provision! of the .River Board Act. He explained the working of this Act, and said that tin Board constituted under it would hare full control of the river, and if it was necessary to levy a rate, would have power to inakb that rate a differential one payment m proportion to benefit received. It was ultimately resolved, on tha motion of Mr Brown, seconded by M» Olephane,. " That the attention of the* County Oounoil and Road Board be oalled to the damage caused by tha river aud that these bodies be requested to allow their engineers to consult to* gether and prepare a plan and estimate of tha coat of what they consider to ba the best way of preventing the rivet overflowing its banks at the protective) works, to report at their earliest oon venienca to the Chairman of this meet* ing. It was deoided to forward conies of tha resolution to the County Oounoil and Road Board. Mr E. Thomas though no adverse to the resolution thought it would be better to aocept Mr S, Brown's liberal offer and with the aid of iron pipes and willowe thoroughly protect the bank. After a considerable amount of db suasion of a disultory character, tha meeting closed with a vote of thinks to the Chairman.

ELECTION NEWS.

Auoswhd, Aogait 1. A requisition hia been cent to Major Atkinson, asking him to address a publlo meeting m Auckland. He hat replied that he rauoh regrets he cannot visit Auckland for some time, as engagements prevent him doing so. Hawjsiu, August 8. Mr McQulre addreased a meeting last light, \vaa a lei^ge attendance and Mr McQuire received a vote of con^dence >y a large majority. 'A resoln^ion was saaaed tbat the meetloglhad no con^denco n Mbjjor-Atkiqion,. Mr S|oGairft advp lated retrenchment and liberal land lawg. tnd oppose^ in^orferenqe with the edno*. ion yo(e. . ' ™ t v S'Y^OABQftL, Angus* }. Mr Joseph Qatgh, late member (or |n« 'ercargill, addressed hit. CQnsutue&ts to* ilgh m Sloan's Theatre. He doolared for •rofcection, and said no effective retrench* aent could be expected unless a larger lumber of the other members were uated, A vote of confidence was de> lared carried. The voting B9emß to bf boat equal for tad »gaiin^ t

JHE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, TUESDAY, AUGUST 2, 1887.



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Yonr Hoof Oils have acted won- derfully well on my heroes' feet, having kept them sound and free from lameness for the lost four yeais. I would not be without these OiU mmy stables on any account. Your Ism* brocation, Blister Ointment, aad condition and Worm Powders are Bnperior to any of the many kin is I have used ; indeed, I may men- tion th%t through uging your preparations 1 have not required the services of a Veterinary Snrgeon m my atables for six yea? a. I have much pleasure m recommending your Horse Medicines to every horso pro* prietor. My wife, who suffered much with Rheu- matism, has also used yoir Rheumatic Balsam with wonderful offeot, all other treatments having failed. Ton are welcome to publish this. I am, dear Sir, youn respectfully, DAVID BACON, (Of D. and J. Bacon.) FOKD'S PATBHT Scour & Lang-Worn Mixture FOX SHEEP. A PERFECT CORE FOR SCOUR & LUNG WORM (whioh resultßfrom Scour.) ONE Drenching as per Direction*, will be found perfectly effectual, and, instead of injuring the Sheep m any way, it will give both Stomach and Bowels a healthy tone, and increae tbe Appetite wonderfully, so that the Bheep recover and thrive right away On May 3rd, 1887, Mr John Stobrier, oi Ealiug writes i — Birt— I hereby beg to certify that you drenched 82 of my Hoggets with your Patent Mixture fcr Scour and Lttng-Woim, on the 16th April. They wore m a weak state, and had bspun to die. After yon drenched thorn not one died, and on the third diy tha Scour was stopped, and they are now doing well. To Ma JOSEPH FORD, Baling, and my othero. PRIC3 PEbTgALLON : 17s «d m 1 Gallon Tins j 17s m 2 Gallon Tine One Gallon is sufficient for 160 sheep, F JEERBIMAN, Ashbnrton. M TEW ZEALAND CLOTHING FACTOR* rHE NEW GOODS FOR THE WINTER SEASON ASM NOW OPENED OUT The k is THE LARGEST & BEST SELECTED IN THE TOWN, And the variety of Style and Patterns m Men's, Youths', and Boys' Clothing leaves nothing to be desired. fhouiands of Men's and Boys Suite, newest style*. Trousers and Trousen and Vests manufactured of New Zealand Tweeds. Every garmen warranted shrunk Jverooftto, Waterproof Coats and Leggwge ia great variety Hats, comprising every new sty)* worn Ohildron's Jersey Suits, Ghildr;,} Men- of- War Suits Gentlemen's Hosiery, Scarves; Oxford *<egatta and White Shirt* Bags, Portmanteaus, and Travelli v Bage Che celebrated WERTHEIM SLUING MACHINE. Time Payments. N. 55 CLOTHING FACTOR Eaot Strut A. Harrison. Alfred Harrison, AUCTIONEER, STOOK AND ESTATE AGENT AND VALUATOR. SATURDAY SALE at 12 o'clock sbari, —Horses, Qattle, Pigs, Produoe •nd Merchandise, FOB BALE- Farmjng Implements, .a^d Vehicle* of all kinds constantly i» Yards on wow for £al,e. ** Olearijftg Sj^es held m Town or Country as nailed, and Monjfc liberal poivaa arranged wjfh both Buyers and Sellers. Rents eolteota), and thp bHsjneßjj of absentees managed with care. Valuation made of Properties or Mer* chandisa on easy terms, "• Advhnces made instantly on Goods £ $ejivered at the Stores for Sale. Q. A;«ut (or tho Norwich jUnj(on J7ir,e fa. I Burance Objapa^f , ° Agroft tor thjel MUTUAL LIFE ASSOdfATIOfcI O? {AUSTRALASIA | 44F&BPllARB.lfi0tfi



FERRIMAN'S I MARVELLOUS | STEAM _WASHER. STILL TRIUMPHANT. TTTHAT THE DEAN BAYS:- {< Copy of Testimonial.) The Deanery; Chrietchurch, May 3rd, 1887. "■ I have much pleasure m stating that one of Messrs Barrell and (Jo.'a Patent Waehine Machine's has been m uao m my houee for two months and a half, and gives entire ftatisfao- tion. IJBN'iY JACOBS, Dean of Christchorch. THE DOOTOR BNDORsES. f In reply to your card, we find the Wasner a most ueefnl and labor-Baying machine- There 6 is nothing equal to it m tho washing line. It is all yon claim for it, and onr women folks £ would not ba without it. Even a delicate female en do a large washing m ha'f a day. I cannot ppeak too highlf it. Mbs Dr. HIGKE.Y. TER FARMER BUPPORTB. To Mr Ferriman, Aehburton. L'enr Sir,— ln reply to your request re Messrs Barrell auS Co/s Steam Potent Wash- } Ing Machines my wife requests me to itate that tbe machine we got from yon is a perfect 1 uccess. The work that usually takes froic I )ight to nine hours to accomplish is now done m two hoars and 5 half . The work is done veil, with rery little labors-Toon respect- ,lly, B.S. CHAPMAN, ' % Ashburton. THB BOHOOLMASTBR TBAGHEB. Eeafield, June let, 1887» Mr F. Ferriman, Ashburton. Blt,— l have much pleasure ia stating that Bunell'B Steam Family WMbing Machine haa Riven ub complete eatisfaction. The machine is especially useful to those who could not otherwise do the washing themselves ; it saves ,nuch labor and W™^™^*^ THE MECHANIC BEES. /chbmton, June 4tb, 1887. Mr Ferriman, Dear Bir,—l was for a long time a sceptio as WKMds the capabilities of your Washing Machincß. I am now thoroughly oonvincad that they do what you claim for th'm. The construction of the machine as regards com- pactness aad convenience is all that can be dcsired.-*ours faithfully, jamm THB LAUNDBEBB GROWS WEALTHY ABhburton, March 29th, 1887. Mr Ferriman, The Washer I got from you leaves my clothes a beiUtlful white color, ia fact they are much whiter than I could gat them by hand, and Ukee the dirt f torn them thoroughly. Mrs i^EVILiL. And each member of tbe hum»n family that c»n PO3BOBB one join »nd send up one uniwaiUehontctpraiße, O praUe Feminsn's MarveUous Waehpr. Listen, listen, can't you hear the evening chorus from the undersigned *»hoing how their work is done, lead the following list of names:— Mrs Herbsrt, Bo«field Mr M. Bruce, Beafield Mr Collison, eeafield Mr D. Row,L»urißton Mr G. T. Harriott, Aflhburton Mr T. Olarldge, Anhburton Mr W. Charlton, Ashburton Mr Bradburyi Aehburton Mr X Hudaou, Elgin Mr JTlJoyd, Newlanda^ Mr E. Thomas, Wakanui Mr A. Friaby, ABhburton Forks Mr fc. Chapman, Willowby Mr GkOnoe, Willowby Mr J. Williams, WiUowby Mr J. Hearn, Baling Mr A. McLeod, Tinwald Mr W. Andeißon, Flemington Mr 0. 0. Fookfl, Alford Forest Roaa Mr Peter Lownie, Wakanui Mr William Browne, Wakanut Mr J. Johnstons, Trevorten Mr Chafes Ward, ABhburton Mr William Baylies, Ashburton Mr Oharles Fowke, Aehburton Mr Andrew Daweon, Waterton Mr Jobn Pmall, Wheatetone Mr J. H. Carlton, Mount Somers Mr J. Tucker, ABhburton Mr T. U. Jones, ABhburton Mr Beycraf t, Rakaia Mr Button, Methven gi Maginnis, Methven Mr L K. Andrewea, Aehboricn. Mr B. Lowe, Willowby MrJ.W. Silcock. Aahburton Mr J. Canning, Aahburton MrJ. Kingßbury, Cherteoy • Mr McAnnally, Kyle Mr J. Primmer, Rakaia , Mr J. Whaler, WiUowby '» Mr J. Oeborn«, Willowby Mr J. Dunn, Flemington Mrs flevill, Ashburton Mr J. Doyle, Ruapuna Mr A. Gil*ou, Temaka Mr J. Crowe .Temuka Mi J. Mcßae, Central Hotel jat B. Baker, Aehburtou Mis Hellens, ABbbnrton Mr J. Harris, Ashburton Mr P. Fawcett, Ashbur Mr P. W^'Jod AfhT.ur Mr John Boae, Brookeidt Mr OBborno, Tui Tapu Mis Allen, Duneandel Rev Mr PbiUp". Burnhaa Mr Roundtrce. Spreydon Mr George Baker, Greenpark Mr Bimpsor, Kaiapoi Mr Matthew Barnett, Tai Tapn Mr O. J. lczer, Christchurch Mr Farra, Dunedin Mr Somlan, IScwcaatle, Now South Wales MrJ Keir, ABhburton Mr Wills, Bpringston Mr Baker, Bydenham Mrs Durham, Lytteltoa w Mr Marquet, Wodston " Mr A. Lawrence, Bt. Albats I M# Arthur Parnell, Guborne k Mr G. Brown. Chri tchurch tt Mra W. Pilliett, Chrißtehurch MrAlpe.Bt. Albanß Mr Hullett, Avonville Mr O'Conor. M.H.R , Weetport Mr Patrick, Ohrietchurch Mr H. Bennett, lattlo Akaloa Mr Turner, Bakaia Mr Jlonson. ChtietCHurch Mr Hariey, Opawa Mr McLaren. Bankoide M Mr Orr, Woolston * Mr Wittee,Tai Tapu 18 Mr Burke, Hale well 'i Mr Bennington, Ocri«tchurcb Mr Dyer, Otita Gorge Mr Robert Cooper, St. Alban Mra Pope, Lyttelton Mr Hartnell, Rakaia Mr Hibbs, Methven Mrs Hales, Chcetchurch Mr Budden, Christehurcb Mr Collinß, Avonside Mr Marian, Rangiora j? Mrs Wjlmott, Ferry Read a Mr Parsons, Saikoura ». Mr R. Patton, Methven i, Mr Granger, Cairnbrae Mr Gaidar, Methven Mr Frampton, WiUowby Mr McMillan, Methven Mr E. Thomas Methven Mr Rudd,Bydennam % # Messrs Wilkins and Field, Neltoa " Mr T. E. Mcßae, Alford Forest » Mr Echberg, Melbourne Is Mr Bpeire, Invercargill it Mrs Uedwortb, Obristchnrch Mr Mackintosh, Bingsland Mr Pannett, Lincoln Mr Clark, Bakaia And 900 others. . SOLE AGENT A.SHBURTOIN > For Sale. ir ir „, , O ANGLO-AMERICAN DUILLS -| SEGOND.HAND Ditto, Reid and 8 Gray, large size. F. EEKRIMAN, TONIC JFOOD FOR HORSKB, O^TI'LE AND 6HEEP. COMPOSED of 20 ingredient*, comp^injT the moat nutritionn.artioles of diet, com* . bined «ith harmless tonics and alteratives' jin g proper proportions, Racommend.ed for main* f taining animalß m good health and condjt^bn, v and aleo for reitorirg those to heilth fftas ' have got into an unthrifty state from Aiay causo. Invaluable for Stulions, Bacehorjeg, Hunters, and aU.deeoriptions of Hones from which great exerl^oe are required. Allowance ffr'Hpr^M, Half-pint D lily. _> ■ ■ i' iii " Caa.bt obtained only from J f. f^fißUi^, AiabortOO,



f^ H S PRSUIKB OO LON IA L JO OMjf AN V OANTERBURV BRANCH* >TM»US"EI> IWa^'^^gjP^^^W^t 1000,00 ; ■ <J%'UM/TFO * IRBIUV OF StiHREffOLOE** J f -Tuir ivi, uarTNF RISKS, ALSO RISKS ON GROWING l 'IRK AN» MAKING £til'^ TrvtwtiCT r'T-'TIPIfKT BATRS. • R P> VCCEPTED AT THELOW^bT CLRRL^T KAlhi. George Jamesoß, AOSHT, ABHBURTON 1 - ■*- i— t i FIRE! FIRE! FIRE! OSHE WHOLE OF THE I SALVAGE STOCK ! OF THE Timaru Woollen •Factory Has been bengbt by an Ashburton Fiim for CABH, M*iot««- t mmA TnnNER havine made fV ' liofe purchwe, will offer the whole STOCK X 7*? i l .KlirtSf Sd RaSffl rFVetolM id their Wives and Families, at such paces tnemselvea. «^— • Now has come the chance for BVBBYONB to encourage NEW ZEALAND INDUSTEIES, And that too, with benefit to themselves also. _. . a^-j T^f ft f noODB will be unpacked and open for SALE on THUBSDAY alxT^en SJwflJJ? iSttSSr what mJWellous BABGAIHS can be had m TWEEDS, FLANNELS, BUGS, MAUDS, BLANKETS, SUITS, CLOTHING, Ac, &c, All through the FIBB FIBKD at Timara, Quotations are mißleadiag, COMB 1 BEE 1 Und be CONVINCED. MITCHELIT& TTJENEE, TANCBED STEEET. ALBEET ROBERTS HAS FOE SALE,— ClOVerS.^ BED, WHITE, COWGBASS, AL6YKB, AND TREFOIL. Ryegrass and Cocksfoot. Rape. GOLDEN TABES, CAPE B ABLET , SEED - PBAR CRUSHED BEANS, SEED OATS (Tariouß kinds), PLOUGH SHARES. COOPERS SHEEP DIP. Acknowledged to be THE BEST IN THE MARKET. THE "NE PLUS ULTRA" OP NATIVE COAL. VTOT WITHSTANDING the published JM assartion to the contrary of interested middle men, the Proprietor of Mount Boners Coal Mine wilj be prepared as soon as the Tramway is finished to CHALLENGE COMPARISON Of the Pboduct or his Coal Measobxs. iw ANTED Known. —That Andrew _-_ VV Otr will during the next few WITH ANY LIGNITE MINED IN weeks offer the whole of his Surplus Stock NEW ZEALAND. of Drapeiy, Clothing, and Boots at an — — „, immense redaction. 6 186 B. F. WBIGHT. WILDING AND LEWIS, TV ARRISTEBS AND £t OLIOITOBfc *-* . TTTANTED Knows .—That A. Oir U F. WILDING, VV now selling Ladies' Jackets at 5b Notabt Pubuo. lid to 7s 6d. One lot Ladies' Ulstere, — — fashionable shape, 5a 9d and 6i 9 J . OAeei: Next • • Mall " Office, Bnrnettftt Ashburton. Mr Wildiko will attend the sitting — of the Athbarton Conrts on Tuesday and Fridays, and may be consulted personally n these days. TTTANTED Known.— That Fingering The firm Is now represented In Ash YV i 8 2a per hank. Ladies' Hose, 4d burton fey Mb Clattok, an Englls to lOd per pair. Gloves at half price. Solicitor of considerable experience, wh China Malting, 6d.—A. Qrr'u Cheap Sale. will b« m dally attendance at the offi to receive instructions and confer w cUnts. _ * CAlraraßTOY y BOLLEB W^g £&£s.&, i^i FLOUR MILLS, Children's Boots, Is to 2s 6d ; Gents I CUDITDTftIJ Boots, 7s Od to lls 6d ; Gents Shoes at ASHBUIIIUn, 3s lld.-A. Orr. C. W. TURNER, Proprietob. IfAVING recently erected a Powerful L Steam Engine m this Mill and just -Ti -r ANTED Known .-Brusßels Carpet completed a new Gristing Plant, I beg yy fc fc , f . (b . ovorßtock^ d) ■.^^^^^"^^^Sf^iS^ Ta P" tr y OaipetB P vertly reduced. Oni I amnow pwpared to underta. c Gnstmer L^ o{ 0 J Dr / BH Gooda at * 257 *** b . ußbe! - . . 4rt ava VUnr •„ own prices. White Calico at 2s 6d p«r Those who may wish to have Hour m doz J1 A q^, g { *° exchange, to save a double journey, can do so on the following terms, viz. : — STONE FLOUR (Black Brand) Is per bushel. " " ~~" "~ ROLLER FLOUR (Red Brand) Is 3d In cuSTyfbao exchange iB made, "VITANTED Known,— Boys' Suite, 3a THOROUGH SATISFACTION IS VV Hd ; Jersey Suits, 2s 6d ; Men's vQUARANTEED, Suitß » eplendid quality, 30s ; Shirts, Is Or the Grist taken back, and FULL JJ * ,5 Men's Hats greatlj reduced.— A. PRICE given for the WHEAT, with Orr's Cheap gale, an allowance for Cartage. farmees"and others — ARE INVITED TO INSPECT TWO DIS- TINCT &Y&TEMS ' V —^ *r*^?TT-n»,rnvrrTvri "TX7ANTED Known. — DreasuMking FLOUR MANUFACTURE W Department is now admirably AT THIS HILL. worked ; style and fitting giving the very highest satisfaction.— Andrew Orr. SPECIAL ARRANGEMENTS foi natomere sending Grieti by Rail, or from g di«rtafoes. - , payxjTh. bbown i M Manager