The Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. TUESDAY, JULY 12, 1887. THE RANGITATA ELECTION.

THE RANGITATA ELECTION.

We understand that the election Campaign so far as this district is con cerned will be opened by an address to the electors of Rangitata, to be given by the Hon D. Rolleston m tbe Oddfellows' Hall, Ashburton, on the evening of Thursday week, the aist inst, to be followed by addresses at Jlakaia, on the 22nd, and at other centres of population at dates to be announced. This will set the ball rolling, and thenceforward to the date of the election there will be plenty of matter for the electors to talk, and let us hope to think about. Mr Ivess makes no sign, and rumor has it that he has made up his mind not to stand for Rangitata. If this is incorrect, and he really means to enter the field, the Sooner he malfPK a myvc me Ucit,ci *»&, otherwise he will throw away any chance he may have had of election. Failing Mr Ivess, we do not hear of any other candidate, unless Mr Purnell should choose to try conclusions with the late member for Geraldine. It is therefore apparently quite on the cards that Mr Rolleston may have a walk over, and if, as seems highly probable, Mr Walker's seat for Ashburton is unchallenged, we shall escape the excitement of polls m both town and country. Whether that be so Or not, we understand that Mr Rolteston will speak throughout the district just as though he were fighting a contested election, and he will doubtless have a great deal to say that will be well worth hearing. From his political views m various respects no doubt a large num-» berof the electors will dissent, but they will gain a good deal by hearing what can be said^ 'per contra to their opinions; and whether or not they agree with him we know enough of audiences through- | out this part of the district at anyrate to be quite certain that a courteous bearing will be given to all that the candidate will have to say.— We our selves are not supporters of the political party with which Mr Rolleston is identified, but we freely admit that the honorable gentleman has done the j country good service, especially m con ! nection with the departments of Land and Education; ; and. further, that while m opposition his conduct generally has been thoroughly constitutional and his manner towardshis opponents manly and courteous. More, we recognise that it would never do to have a Parliament representing only one set of political opinions, and that men of tho calibre of Mr Rolleston can scarcely be spared from the House. He is fairly entitled to a seat, and if, as seems highly probable, he is for the next Parliament to sit for Rangitata it is certaiu that the electors will have as their member a gentleman whom they may safely trust to look after local matters faithfully and well, and to reflect honor upon the constituency by the uprightness of his political conduct. -

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

The first social gathering m St Stephen's Bohoolroom will bp hold on Thursday evening at 8 o'olook.

It will be remembered that at the last meeting of the Borongh Counoil a question was asked whetbar the Counoil bad power to impose a license faejon the itinerant salesmen popularly called "Cheap jaoks," for the privilege of disposing of their wareß within the preoinots of the Borough. It was pointed out (hat lately two or three of those peraua eivC'toahnered gentleman had driven a thriying business for a few days eaoh m the town, and had departed with good round sums of ABbburtqn oash, to the corresponding detriment of looal salesmen, Moreover, the "Choap jack" is one of thoso fortunate individuals whom munioipal rates and taxes trouble not, and therefore the Counoil agreed that it waß extremely desirable that something m the form of a license should be enforced. The Mayor; undertook to look into the matter. This he did, and at last night's meeting of tho Council ho reported that aftof a careful perusal of the Municipal Corporations and othor Aots likely to bear on the subject, he oould find nothing whioh contemplated etyob^ license fee, and therefore, if the Council wished to prooeed further, it would be nec«B» m]fi enao aby,la,w,

The question of procuring a steam fire engine for the Borough of Ashbnrton, came up at the meeting of the Counoil last night, when it wss shelved for the time being. Shortly after the last meeting of the Council the Mayor and Cr. Friedlander eaoh wrote to i the Fire Insurance Association asking what concessions it would be prepared to make m the event of the Borough deciding to procure I a steamer. The replies m each case were the same, and the Association, evidently, was careful not to commit itself to a definite promise as to the future. Under theso cir cumstances the Council deoided that it would not be justified m proceeding with the matter further at present. , | The proposal for establishing a Political ) Reform Association at Ashburton has been warmly taken up, and a publio meeting will ' be held m the oourse of a few days for the purpose of forming the Association and also | of disoussing political matters generally. The meeting will probably take place next Monday; : bat the precise date will be advertised. , . To-day's " Press " states that on Saturday i afternoon last a deputation, consisting of Mr John Ferguson and others, waited on Mr E. , G. Wright to request him to come forward as I a candidate for the Akaroa seat. Mr Wright said that he had that day made up his . mind to offer himself as a candidate for the r Avon, and was therefore unable to accede to c their request. Lately diphtheria has been somewhat pre > valent m this district. Deaths have occurred * at Tinwald, and at least one other plaoo .' within the county, though ao far, there has 5 bun no report of the appearance of the a disuse within the Borough. The Council is however, apprehensive on this point and has * resolved to take the necessary steps to oon „ Btitute itself a Board of Health. > b The New Plymouth Borough Counoil is taking action with a view to remedying what is considered a manifest injustice m the - Hospitals and Charitable Institutions Act. [ This is that persona being the owners of . property ether than land or buildings esoapo f from the rate for oharitable purposes. The i Borough Counoil last night deoided to i communicate with the County Counoil with a ') view to acting m concert with theTaranaki 1000 l bodlts m an endeavor Jo- have the Aot amended. At the Borough Counoil last ntghi, the » Mayor said that m compliance with the request of the Ohristohuroh Committee he had] called a meeting of ladies to con . sidor the question of forming a local - local sub-oommittee m oonneotion with the Queen's Jubilee fund. Only one lady, c Mrs B. Friedlander, who was entitled, he . thought, to great credit for attending, was present, and the meeting therefore fell l through. Mrs Friedlandor had $ however,' * deoided to interview a number of other ladies > and take the necessary stepß to form a i Committee, and the Mayor had no doubt I she would be iucoagsful. | A correspondent of the '* Western Grazior j' ; thinks "It is about time some alteration was * made m the laws whioh allow a Queensland J. P., who is working for a roadside pub at * 20s a week and tuoker, to sign a warrant for the arrest of a respectable citizen." The Bey. 0. Shnttlewortb, a London ritualistic clergyman, ia an enthusiast on the aubjeot of dancing, giving free instructions m the rectory. The New Zealand Farmers' League has just put forward the following programme :— Advanoes by State to farmers at lowest. puuulblw Suiw*«Mi. •***«. l.:.» M t — — j. a. ■ n *• I . O •««win v*nr tf\ Aytftn&n 500 acres ; establishment of a State Bank of Issue ; land and income tax m place of a property tax ; local government and decentra lisation ; reduction of railway rateß on produce. Neither wind, ale, porter or brandy has ever been manufactured m Japan. In order to remove ink-spots from paper, take a thick blotting-paper, steep it several times m a solution o! oxttto acid or oxolate ol potßßsium, and then dry it. If there is a Bpofc to be taken away while the spot is moist, apply the blotter whioh has been prepared m this fashion to it, and the ink will be entirely removed. The "Century" contains fac similes of photographs taken of the Pharaoh of the Exodus. What strikes one most is the ■triking resemblance the features, and m faot the whole head, bears to the most axistooratio and highly bred types of the present day. This must bo a hard nut for the apostlea of the development theory to crack. A cabman committed suicide m Paris under, very singular circumstances. Oh the table of his room where he< had strangled himself to death with his neokerohief, the polipe found a letter written m penoil. It was m an en velope addressed "To anyone." It was as follows:—" I leave this world beoause it pleases me to do bo. I have had enough of driving people about m this world. I am going to see if m the other world people drive differently; All I ask is that no fuss be made about me." Down m the Oamaru district a gentleman recently discoursed to some ohildren m one of the Sunday sohoola on " Preoious things," and m the course of his remarks he said the Bible was more precious than gold, He then, with the object, no doubt, of testing their Busoeptibility for Bible admonitions, asked them whioh they would prefer, the Bible or gold. All but one, who cried out for gold, eleoted to take the Bible. The little fellow who preferred gojd was asked afterwards by his father why he preferred gold, and tho answer was— "Why, if you have the gold, you can buy the Bible and have the change out." This is how a North Island paper refers to A possible leader of the new House: — "It was during the administration of Sir John Hall that about tho worst scandal that ever opeflrred m the hjetory of this oolony m connection with the Government took place, and from every point of view Sir John Hall is the most dangerous publio man that has ever had anything to do with its affairs. It was Sir John Hall who publicly declared that the people wero only fit tp be governed, not to govern, and bis whole political nature rests upon that extremoly narrow sentiment. He is) a Tory of Tories, and the advent to power of such a man must be resisted strenuously by the whole strength of the Liberal party m this country," A fretful mother and oross child indicates ill health, requiring only American Cob. Hop Bitters to remove See Halloway's Ointment and PiLts Notable Facts.— lntonso heat augments the annoy ances of skin disease, and encourages the development of febrile disorders ; wherefore they should, as they may, be removed by heae deterrent and purifying preparations. In stomach oomplaints, liver affeotiono, pains and spasms of the bowels. Holloway 'a oint ment well " rubbed, ovor the' afleoted part immediately givee the greatest ease, prevents congestion and inflammation, checks the threatening diarrbcoa and averts incipient cholera. The poorer inhabitant oi large cities will find these remedies to b,b their beatf rjend when, any poß,tilenoe ■rages., or" when , rom, unknown causes, eruptions, boils abscesses, or ulcerations betoken the presenoa Of. taints or mipunties yrjthm the system; and call fp,r in.fita.nt and effective ouratiye.

ASHBURTON BOROUGH COUNCIL.

The ordinary fortnightly mooting was hold last evening. Present— -The Mayor, and Cra R. Friedlander, Sparrow, Tucker, Williamson, Harrison, H. Fried! and er. An apology was read for the absence of Crßeid THE MAYOR'S STATEMEIST. The Mayor Baid that the' debit balance at the Bank was £661 3s 6d f Jhe amounts which had been received since last meeting were :— Dog license, 10s; Library account, 19s ; asphalt, £4 4s 7d ; excise licenses, £45 ; rents of Reserves, £68 3s 4d ; rates, 1887, £110 3a lOd ; auctioneers' licenses, £200; tota', £419 0a 9d. CORRESPONDENCE. Letters were read (J) From the New Plymouth Borough Council, pointing out that owners of property other than land and buildings did not contribute towards the Hospital and Charitable Aid rates, and requesting the Council's co-operation m endeavoring to secure an amendment m the Act, so that matters would be put on a more equitable basis.-— The Mayor thought the Taranaki Council were moving m a right direction — Cr R Friedlander though the Council should communicate with the County Council who were equally interested m the matter. He moved that the Mayor consult with the Chairman of County UounciL— The motion was carried. — (2) From the Canterbury Fire Insur ance Association, stating m reply to a letter from the Council, asking whether the As eociation would make any contribution towards the first coat of procuring a steam fire engine or to increase the annual grant. The Association stated that -& did contribute towards the .» pur chase of fire extinguishing plant, arid that as the question of making grKuta was considered annually no promise for\the future could be made It was added that if the Association decided to j make any donations during the current year, those towns hav : ng the moßt efficient fire-extinguishing plant would receive the preference, and that as the question of rates m country districts! would most likely shortly come up for consideration, it was not improbable that those places most advantageously situated so far as fire-extinguishing apparatus was concerned, would be most favorably dealt j with.— (3) From the Charitable Aid | Board, enclosing receipt for amount of j Gounqil's contribution, engineers' RBroRT. The Engineers reported as follows ;— Water Supply for Hampatead Town Board : We have gone carefully into this matter, and cannot see that the Borough Council can guarantee any oertain supply from the present system, exoegt a small quantity at the junotion of Moore street with the Town Belt, whioh might be taken through the Trevorton portion of the Town District. To provide a certain and sufficient supply for the whole distriot a Beparate delivery would have to be made at three points, namely (1) at the junction of East Town Belt, and North East Town Belt; (2) at the Wakanui road, at its JunotioH with the South East Belt; and (3) at the foot of Moore street before men tioned. The supply for No. 1 delivery could be brought down the North East Belt from the corner of Winter's road, but the main supply would have to be taken m the present course through the Domain, and under the railway to the Postoffiee corner m East street, and as a larger amount of water would have to be carried extra, or larger pipes would have to be laid from the Domain Reservoir to East street, and a speoial ohannel with pipes or culverts for the Hampßtead water would be required m the Wakanui road from East street to the South East Belt outside the town ; also from the Domain to the intake at Williamson's, some .alterations would be necessary m the way of enlargements of the portions of the race, culverts, etc. In ad dition to the question of expense to be con sidered, we presume that Mr Turner should be oonsulted as to the extra amount of water to be taken from the race. — Biver Encroach ment: Last week's flood, the highest for some years, has done considerable damage m encroachment ana aeßtruuuuu ux leucseu. m the River-bed Reserve below the bridge the belts of plantations m paddooks Nos. 2 and 8, along the. river bank, together with the greater part of the fenoing, have been carried away, and a deep stream is now running along the boundary, a oertain amount of scouring still taking place. Portions of the fencing were saved by the Foreman. Afc the Old Men's Home proteotive works a very heavy stream set m against No. 2 groin, which resisted it for two days, but was at laat completely earned away. We are happy to say, however, that no great damage has been done to the bank, though many chains of the willow fenoing has been destroyed. The outer face of No. 3 groin has been disturbed, but the willows saved the main body of the groin. In the reserve recently let to Mr Norman, the outer fence on the upper Bide, and about eight ohains of the willow fenoing nave been washed up, and the main ohannel is now running on the line, and has scoured away a portion of the Western oorner of the planta tion. Other, portions of the fenoing have . been shaken, but not much further damage to, the reserve except by the deposit of silt wbiob, we may add, has covered more or less all the paddooks below the bridge. The last two days we have been [collecting gorse for fasoines, eto.,J for any groins that may be required. Clause 3 related to the opening of a gravel pit. The remainder of the report was of a routine nature. Clause 1 was adopted. It was deoided to forward a copy to the Hampatead Town Board, and to inform that body that if they required plans and estimates the En gineer would supply them at their expense. For the information of Cra a minute of the Works Committee was road. It was to the effect that if the Rampstead Town Board desired to do any work to the foot paths on the Belt it would have to : be done with the approval of the Council and the supervision of the Counoil'B En gineer ; also that until the Belt was formed to its proper level the Council , cbuld not decide the question of mainten anoe.-—Ke£erenca to this minute, it was explained, had evidently been inadvert ently omitted from the Engineer's report, —It was deoided to forward a copy of the minute, together with Olauße 1 of the En gineei'a report, to. the Hamn«r«ad Town Board. ; . r _ ; .. ,T Clause 2, River Encroachment.— This clause was referred to the Works Com mittoe, with power to act. It wag Btated that the river was cutting into the Coun^ oil's reserves bblow the bridge In a aeriouß way, and areat damage would most likely result unless immediate action were taken, Clause 2, Shingle.— Referred to Works Committee. INSPECTOR OP NDISANOES 11EP0RT, A report from the Inspector of Nui sances was read. — The Inspector was instructed to Bee that the conditions of the nightsoil contraot, aa regarded the disposition of the nightsoil were carried out.— ln reply to a query by the Inspector it was decided to inform him that stook were not to lo driven along East street; with the exception of that portion between Kertnode street and the bridge, FIRE BRIGADE. The Fire Brigade enclosed a few acoouotsfor payment. INFECTIOUS DEBASES. In view of an outbreak of diptheria near to the town, Cr H. Friedlander asked f the Council had any power to require the local medioal men to report to the Council whenever any case of infectious disease made its appearance.— The Mayor could give no definite opinion on the matter, but he said that the had power to conjtitote itself a local Board of Health.— It was ultimately resolved on the motion of Or H . Friedlander, " That a committee, consisting of the Mayor, Cr Williamson and the mqver be appointed to consider .th£ best n*>ans of giving effect to 1 the ; " Public health Act, 1876, v wd to. report : at next meeting*" ■': . v. BYBAM W ENGINE, With reference . to this subject Cr H. Friedlander desired to make a personal explanation. He said that at the time he moved m the matter ho did ho upon tho uaa?ißte»4iPg tyat m default of the.

Borough procuring a Bteam fire engine, the Association had determined to with hold the concession of the 25 per cent allowed on Insurance premiums. In ignorance of the Mayor having instructed the Clerk to write to tho Association, he had done so himself, and had received a reply to the same effect as that received by the Council Aa thin was what ho considered evaaivo, he did not contemplate moving further m the matter as things were at present Tt was ultimately resolved that the question of calling a publio meeting to consider the advisabloness of procuring a steam fire engine be left in' abeyance. PAYMENTS. Accounts amounting to £425 wero passed for payment, and the Counoil adjourned. . .

INGLESIDE MEETING.

The Ingleaide gathering of tho Oale donian Society held last evening at the Oddfellows' H»ll was .far and aw»y tho most Buooeßßfol of these thoroughly en* joyabie re -unions yet held In Aahbarton. (he attendance numbered not far ihort of 400 ; friends aaaembllDg from far and near, and there being a large sprinkling of the tartan. Among those present m the "garb of old Gael" were Mr John Murray, Orari, who attended aa an iflvlted guest.- This being the firifc Ingle" side einop her Majesty's Jubilee, " God aave the Queen " was sung at the com mencement of the proceedings, High landers uncovering and: giving thro* hearty cheers. Songs, reclUtlona, 'and danolng then beoame the order of £h« night, among, the musioal items being the • ' Keel Row" and : « Oomln 1 thro* tho Rye," given by a Caledonian glee party consisting of 15 members, led by mv Cr. Gates and . Mrs Dunn ; " Annie o- . tho Banks o' tha Dee," by Miss X, Henry (eathuslantlcally encored), and a,, very pretty ballad by Miaa Marion Kidd V(oot am o ) whioh was alio greatly ap plauded. M(bb Btew*rt reoited tho " Stairhead Battle " admirably, *nd . the President (Me D. MoLean, L»gmhor), and Mr Lyon danced the Highland fling. A number of other excellent songs wero sang, lnoludlng two favorite Hen's from the always pleasing repertoire df Mfii G, Gates. .Mr M. -Uyaa danced a rittor'a hornpipe, an Item which was faultlessly exoouted, and ..was imperatively re demanded., (Mr W, H. Kneett b»w to the musical portion In an efficient manner. . Mr MoLean -Dorm as mualost director, and Mr O. Rold as M.O. ful filled their duties $o the entire aatiafaotfoa of all, and the refreshmenta provided by the baohelorn, It la neediest to Bay, were highly appreciated. > The. entertainment was brought to a oopolnslon about mid night, and everyone went home thoroughly satisfied with the evening's entertainment.

THE WATERLOO CUP.

Ohbistohuboh, Jaly 11, The following ia the . draw foi the Waterloo Gap :-* . .>.; Mr T, Alexander's f d Handy Andy, by Adamimt— Banshee, meets MeWiO. Judge's r or b Townhope, by Totara*— Plokoneyi, - •■ Me X. Earl's r b Deception, by Bor daaax—Banshee, meats Mr W; ;H.*RoBS f r w d Lord Dufferln, by Adamant— Banshee. Mr G. W, Moßae's f d Joe Brown, by Liberator— Vlvette, meets Meisrs O'Brien and Butler's £ * d John Drum/ by Rook wood — Lam. Mr O. R. Wlae's Santhlne, by Orlohopo Linn— Miranda, meets Mr R. P. HUla w f b Wailangi, .by Criobope Linn— flinemoa. _'v.. •' " ; . ;/ ' : ;. '7: % • Mr J. SoanlanV br w. b Mlsa Theresa, by Lanoaahire Lad — Lady Emma meet* Mr J. OoonerV w, I b Showflightj by Jjanoaabire L«d— Mleg Annie. Mr J. Coulter's br w b Spidet Qaeen, by Pretender— Kate meets Mr 0. Villa. rae brd d W»ik»tJ, by Bordeaux—Ooo miwile, Mr T, Howe's r vr d Market Day by Hook— Skipping Girl, meets Mr D. M, Roas 1 r w d Haroaa. ■. al Rbsohld, bf Hatllugh*m— Harmony , Mr R. Biaokbair'a r w d Lovewood, by Rook wood— Solitude, meets Mr W, "P. BiWa br d Medoo, by Obattolo— Madeira. Mr H. Irvlng's Industrious Maid, by Oriohope Linn— Miranda, meets Mentra O'Brien and Batler'a f w d Cannon, by Oriohope Linn— Fawn, Mr R, BUokbalr'a r w d Redpine, by Rookwood— Solitude, meets Mr D, Mahoney's bird Agent, by Belliarlas— Lana, •■ •• • . . ■"••.; • •j ; \. MrDlgby'a b wd Rlngwdod, by Gla oose-Amy Roßelle, meets Mr J. W. Mills' br w d Sterling, by SUli Ltd-* Patienoe. Mr T. Howe's r b Killarney, by Tara. ban— Miss Kid ley, meets Mr J., BirareU'a (as), f b Jubilee, by Street AfaV-Qaeea. of Soots; Mr J, Q. Wilson's f w d Rocket, by Chester— l/araplde, meets Mr A. Well* wood's r d Romeo, by Romeo— Mill I Kelly; , , 1 Mr J. W. Hilb' b d the Bww, by Rookwoodj— Sfgha, meets: Mr (\V. F Bnokland'd br W d Sailor Boy, by Wel« ootue Jaok — Lady Nelson. Mr T, R, Jones' r w d Concrete, by Muiket— Flora, meets Mr B. Crawshaw^i br w b Bed of Stone, by Hook— Sea Lass. Mr 0. R. Rise's (d»V be wdO'Snlll. van, by Mornlngton -'Swallow, meets Mi J. Hume's br w d Blaok Jaoket, by Bine Jaoket — Lnlu. Mr T. Howe's f b Graoe Darling, by Oriohope Linn— Hinemoa, meets Mr W. F. Baokland's br w d Nassau, by Totar* — Mary Gray.

THE BULGARIAN THRONE.

(Rbuier Telegrams— Copybight)

Sofia, July 10. M. Radoslavoff. President of the Ministry, with alPITie other member*, have resigned m consequence of a cooflit between the Regency and Colonel Nicolaieff and other Ministers. A deputation has left Sofiai to-day for mally to announce to Prince Ferdinand his election to the throne.

AUCTIONEER'S REPORT.

Alfred Harrison reports his weekly sale as follows, Saturday, 9th July : — Cows.~-In profit, £4 10a to £5 ; store* 30a to 50a, * Ij 38 -— Slips, 5a to 8b 3d|; porkew, 15a d«?kh. B id-fi te ' ißMto2i>i(>d ' Probuob.— Dements, 30s to 40a ; car. rots, 2a 3d to 2a 6d ; B harps, 6s to 7s ; bran, 4 8 3d to 4s 6d; onions, 1W \b \ mapgolde, Is 4d ;hataa and baoon, 3d to 5 i J o, c ? e ,u se> 3d ; mu «o»i *** i oarcaao poric, oju lb a Implements and harness at market rates. Furniture, drapery, tea, and a large quantity of Buudries as usual. There was a largo attendance of farmers and others, and a fairly good sale throughout. "Rough on Ratb."— Qlearu out mis, micel roaohes, fliea, ants, bed buga, beetles, insects, skunka, jack rabbits, sparrows, gophew. At ohemists and druggißtß. \ Emma's Covan Losenois cure Ooußhs Asthma, Bronohitis. Medioal testimons tatesthatno other medicine is so effeotual n the cure ot these dangerous maladies. One Lozenge alone give ease, one or two at bedtime ensures rest. For relieving diaonlto of breathing they are invaluable. They con tain n<u>?ium nor any violent drag. Sold b» aU Chemke is Tini, is l^ &ft jj§£



ST. STEPHEN'S SCHOOLROOM, ASHBURTON. "piRST SocUl Gathering, THURSD\Y J NKXT, July Hth, at 8p m, Adm ssion— Sixpence. 7 61 Wanted. \TJT ANTED KNOWN. — That MRS VV MEEOH, Dressmaker, has Re- moved from Burnett street to premises m Cameron street, next Poet Office. T)UMPKIN PRIZES - The Monster JT Jubilee Pumpkin contained 496 seeds. Signed, K. J. Padl, R. Els-ton, J. Phaly PUMPKIN PKIZES—AII guesses from X part 400 to 583 are Prizes, gnesses for 400 on Tickets higher than 1276 are I out o£ it,— Melfobd Flouse, WANTED to clear out— Boys' Tireod Suits, from 08,6 J. Mens' Suits, from 21s. At Dissolution Sale, Cbb and Aloorh's. WANTED Known -Ashburton Wool Jfarn, reduced to 2h 3d the Bundle, all Colors.--Oiiß & Alcoun's. Dissolution Sale; L____ WANTED Known — Dressmaking, superior Btyleand fit at reduced price during sale. Orb and Aloorn's. VA/ANTKD known that HAYES'S 00. * » have Large (Stocks on hand. For further particulars see now advertisement m tbiß issue. WAITED OASH—Moir'B Oatmeal, 261b5,2s 9d ; Ling Fisb, 6d ; Dried ; Apples 4d j 21b Tins Be B t Honoy, lOd ; Vestas, 5d per doz.; Sperm Candles, 5d ; • Tin Fruits, Is ; Cutting do. Is 6d.— Jamb3 Ik^cGREQOR, Tanored Street, opposite Arcade. BEST Quality Plushes 3s Hd, Blaok Alpuca 4£d, Double Width Sheeting j 9Ad, Children's Cashmere and Silk Gloves . 3d, Lad ieß Handkerchiefs Is 6d doz., Kid Glovob 6d, good Dress Stuffs for 7|d — Mblford House Clearing Sale. WTNTEJOTWOWN-That Wooli Siogle and Double Berlin, Ande- . lueian, Beatrice, Giant Zepher, and Fin- gering. Crewel Silks, Filoselle, Transfers, Tinsel Balls, eto , etc. Babies Bootees m all Colors, Babies Gaiters, Infantoes, etc., [ may now be had at Mrs Manhibb's, I Saundors Buildings, Ashburtqn.



FORD'S PATENT Scotir & Lung-Worm Mixture FOR SHEEP. A PERFECT CURE FOR SCOUR & LUNG WORM (wbich results from Pcour ) ONE Drenching as per Directions, will be found perfectly effectual, and, inßteid of injuring tho Sheep m any way, it will give both Btoma n h and Bowels a healthy tone, and inon&'etbe appetite wonderfully, bo that the Sheep recover and thrlvo right away On May 3rd, 1887, Mr John ETonnjEß, of Baling w rites i— • fIR —I hereby bog to certify tbnt yon drenched 82 of my Hoggnta with your Patent Mixture for Scour and Lung-Worm, on the 16th April. Thoy were m a weak Btate, and had bar un to die. After yon drenched thorn not one died, and on the third diy tin fioonr was stopped, and they are now doing well. To Mr JOSEPH FORD, Baling, und m ethers. PRICE PEB GALLON : 17s fid In 1 Gallon Tins | 17s m 2 Gallon Tins One Gallon ie sufficient for 160 sheep, F JfBBRIMANTABhbnrtoa. POTATOES I - POTATOES ! ! POTATOES!!! 3s 6d PER SACK.. Delivered m any park of Town . TTTHY Starva your COWS when Ferrlman . if will deliver you 14 Sacks Carrots, 1 ton for 255, or 1 ton Mangolds 22s 6d. It's cheap Feed for Hones and a good change. THE PERFECTED SELF- ADJUSTING EUREKA WRINGER. THE simplest, best, and cheapest Olothes Wringer m tho World, Self-Adjusting Stcol Elliptic Springs. No Thnmb Screws or Cogs required. Compact Galvanised Iron Frames. Seat White Rubber Boilers: STILI TRIUMPHANT. THE following Medicines have boon for many yearn highly approved of by the Public, and a Gold Medal awarded for them at thsTJcriatchorch Exhibition, Viz. : FORHOKBEB: Colic or Gripe Drink Blister Ointment Embrocation Grease Ointment Condition Powders Hoof Oil Worm Powder*. FOR DOGS: Di«t«smpor Powders Mange Ointment, FOB HUMAN USB: RHEUMATIC BALSAM and Cough S/rup. Every Article that bears my fS.S.V Trade-? VMark, (.V.P.J Also my Name, Is Guahanthbd. Beware of Bpnrioua Imitation! CAUTION. Whereas S. BLESINGIfiR, the oldest and moßfc renowned Veterinary Practitioner m the Australian Colonies— who has Jntrodncod his unfailing remedies and educated tho Pnblic to treat i hair own Horses, Cattle or Doga by offering bis medicines at a very low price (for the different diseases, see circulars)— baa, after obtaining a good sale for !h?m, now to caution the Pub io agaiust bpurious Imitations of his Remed'ep. The genuine articles can bo obtained from F. FBRBIMAN; - Qneen'o Stables, Great King Street, Dunedin. To Mr Flhbinghr, V.b.— Dear Sir,— l think it a pleasure, combined With a dnty, to inform you that I hare nsed your vaiiens Horse Medicines for several years, durins which timo T have always found them to be as good as, and even bettor, than Jon described them. One dose of your Colic iriuk always en red my horses m less than two hours. Your Hoof Oils have acted won- derfully well on my horses' feet, having kept them sonnd and free from lameness for the last four yearß. I wonld not be without theso Oils mmy stables on any account. Yonr Km* brooatlon, Blister Ointment, and condition and Worm Powders arc superior to any of the many kin-is I have used { indeed, I may men* tfon that through using your preparations 1 have not required tho services of a Veterinary Surgeon m my stablen for six yeais. t have much pleasure m recommending your borso Medicines to every hoxso pro- prietor. My wife, who suffered much with Rheu- matism, has also used yonr Rheumatic Balsam with wonderful effect, all other treatments having failed. Yon are welcome to publish tbia. I am, dear Sir, yours respectfully, I DAVID BACON, (Of D. and J. Booon.) TEW ZEALAND CLOTHING FAOTORi" ' rHE NEW GOODS FOR THE WINTER SEASON ARE NOW OPENED OUT The k is THH LARGEST & BEST SELECTED IN THE TOWN, And tho variety of Style and Patterns m Men's, Youths', and Boys' Clothing leaves nothing to be desired, rhonsands of Men's and Boys Suite, newest styles. Trousers and Trousers and Vests manufactured of New Zealand Tweeds. Every garmen warranted shrank Jrercoats, Waterproof Coats and Leggvugs m great variety ■ Hats, comprising every new sty]* worn Children's Jersey Suits, Childr?-.) Meri- of- War Suits Gentlemen's Hosiery, Scarves; Oxford Jegatta and White Shirt* Bogs, Portmanteaus, and Travelli i Bsge fho celebrated WERTHEIM SEWING  MACHINE. Time Payments. N,Z CLOTHING Eaat Btb*Mt A. Harrison. Alfred Harrison, AUCTIONEER, STOCK AND ESTATJff AGENT AND VALUATOR. SATURDAY SALE at 12 o'clock n harp —Homes, Cattle, Plga, Produce »nd MerchandUe. FOR BALE- Farming Implements, and Vehicles of all kinds constantly m Yards on view for Sale. * Clearing Sales hold m Town or Country us required, and most liberal terms arranged with both Buyers and Sellers. Rents collected, and the business of absenteoß managed with oaro. Valuation made of Properties orMor* chandise on easy tprnn. Advances made instantly on Goods delivered at the Stores for Sale. Affant for the Norwich Union Fire In. ■ursnee Company, Agent for the MUTUAL LIFE ASSOCIATION OF AUSTRALASIA^ I ALFUEP HARRISON,



FERftIMAN'S MARVELLOUS STEAM WASHER. STILL TBIUMPHANT. "TXT HAT THi~"DBJAN SAYS :- Copy of Testimonial ) Tbe Deanery, Christchurch, May Brd, 1887. , I h*vi mnch pleasure m stating tbnt oe of | Messrs Barrell and Co.'s Patent Washing Machine's hoe been m use m my houee for two months and a half, and gives entire eatiafao tion. JIEH'iY JACOBS, Dean of Chrietchnr h. THE DOOTOR ENDORSED. In reply to yonr card, we find the Washer a moat useful and labor-saving machine- There is nothing equal to it m the washing line. It ! is all yon claim for it, and our women folks would not bo without it. Even a delicato female c«n do. a large washing m half a day. I earinot ppoak tco highly of it. Mrs Dn. HIOKEY. THE FARMER SUPPORTS. To Mr Ferriman, Aehburton . Donr Hr,— ln reply to yonr request re Messrs Barrel! and Co/a Bteara Patent Wash- ing Machines my wife requests me to Btate that tho znarhme we got from yon is a perfect uccesa. The work that usually takes from sight to nine hours to accomplish is now done i Dtwo hours aud a half. The work is done well, with very little labor.— Yours respect* tally, B.S CHAPMAN, Ashburton. THE BCHOOLMASTBR TBAOEE3. : Beafield, Jane let, 1887 1 Mr F. Ferriman, Ashbmton. Sir,— l have mnch pleasur* m stating that Berrell's Steam Family We ehing Machine has riven us complete satisfaction. The machine is especially useful to those who could not otherwise do the wathtag themselves ; it saves much labor 1 and expense.— l remain, &c, W. H. HERBERT. THE MECHANIC BEES. Ashbnrton, Jnne 4th, 1887. Mr Ferriman, . Dear Sir,— l was for a long time a sceptic as regards the capabilities of your Washing Machines. I am now thoroughly convinced that they do what you claim for th m. The construction of the machine aa regards com* pactness and convenience is all tost can be desired.— Yours faithfully, JAMK9 XBIB. THE LAUNDRESS GROWS WEALTHY WITH, Aehburton, March 29th, 1887. Mr Ferriman, The Washer I got from yon leaves ay clothes a beautiful white color, la fact they are much whiter than I could got them by band, and takes the dirt from them thoroughly. MRBIsfcVILL. Ana each "member of tho human family that can posßees one join and send np one universal shout ct praise, O praiae Ferriman's Marvellous Washrr. Listen, listen, can't you hear the evening ohorns from the undersigned "rttoing how their work is done. lead the following liet of names:— An Herbert, Berrfiold Mr M. Bruce, Seafield Mr Colliaon, Seafield Mr D. Hoe^Lanriston MrG. T. Marriott, Aehburton Mr T. Olarldfre, Ashburton Mr W. Charlton, Ashbnrton Mr Bradbury, Ashbnrton Mr H' Hudson, Elgin MrJ. Lloyd, Newlands Mr E. Thomas, Wakanui Mr A. Frisby, Ashburton Forks Mr fc. Obapman, Willowby Mr GhGr:ce, Wfflowby Mr J. Williams, WiUowby Mr J. Hearn, Saling Mr A. McLeod, Tinwald Mr W. Andeison, Flemington Mr O. O. Fooks, Alford Forest Rood Mr Pater Lownie, Wakanui Mr William Browne, Wakanul Mr Ji Johnstone, Trevorton Mr Chores Ward, Aahbnrton Mr William Bayliss, Ashburton Mr Ohailf b Fowke, Aehburton ' Mr Andrew Dawßon. Waterton Mr John Small, Wheatstone •• Mr J. H.Oarlton, Mount Someri Mr J. Tucker, Ashbnrton Mr T. U. Jones, Ashburtoa Mr Rey craft, Rakaia Mr Button, Methven '. tut Maginnis, Methveh Mr L r." Andrewes, Ashbnrion Mr B. liowe, Willowby MrJ. W. Silcock. Ashburton Mr J. Canning, Ashburton Mr J. Eingsbnry, Ohertsey Mr McAnnally, Kyle Mr J. Primmer, Rakaia MrJ. Whetler, Willowby Mr J. Osborno, Willowby Mr J. Dunn, Flemington ' Mrs JSevill, Ashburton Mr J. Doyle, Rnapuna Mr A. Gibson, Temaka Mr J. Crowe, Temuka Mr J. Mcßae, Central Hotel Mr B. Baker, Ashburton Mra Belleua, Afihbarton Mr J. Harris, Ashburton . Mr P. Fawcctt, Ashbnrton Mr P. Weldon, Ashburton Forks Mr T. £. Mcßae, Alford Forest Mr R. Patton, Mothven Mr Granger, Cairnbrae Mr Gardar, Methven Mr Frampton, Willowby Mr McMillan, Methvea Mr E. Thomas Methven Mr Rudd,Bydennam Mr John Boac, Brookside Mr Osborne, Tai Tapu Mm Allen, Dnnsandel Mr Eobberg. Melbourne Mr Speira, Inveroorgill v Mrs Hedwortn, Ohrifltchurch Mr Mackintosh, Bingeland Mr Pannett, Lincoln Mr Clark, Rakaia Rev Mr Philips, Burnham Mr Ronndtree, dprcydon Mr George Baker, Greenpark Mr Blmpson, y Kaiapoi Mr Maithow Barnett, Tai Tapa Mr O. J. Iczer. Obrfetchurch Mr Farra, Dunedin Mr Scan lan, Newcastle, Now South Wales Mr J Kelr, Ashburton Mr Wills, Bpringstcn Mr Baker, Sydenhnm Mrs Durham, Lyttelton Mr Marquet, Woolston Mr A. Lawrence, St. Albats Mr Arthur Parnoll, Gieborne Mr G. Brown, Obri tchurch Mrs W. Pilliett, Chrißtchurch Mr Alpe, St. Albans Mr Hullett, Avonville Mr O'Oonor. M.H.R , Westport Mr Patrick, Ohriqtchurch Mr H. Bennett, Little Akaloa Mr Turner, Rakaia Mr Monson, Ghtietcburch Mr Harley, Opawa Mr McLaren, Bankside Mr Orr, Woolston Mr Wittee, Tni Tapu Mr Burke, Halswell Mr BenniDgton, O^riatchurch Mr Dyer, Otira Gorg6 Mr Robert Cooper, Bt, AlbftQ Mrs Pope, Lyttelton Mr Hartnell, Rnkaia Mr Hibbs, Methven Mrs Hales, Chris tchurch Mr Budden, Chrifltchurcb Mr Collins, Avonside Mr Martan, Rangiora Mrs Wilmott, Ferry Road Mr Pa'sone, Kaikoura And 900 others SOLE AGENT ASHBURTON For Sale.. 2 ANGLO-AMERICAN DBILLS -I SECOND-HAND Ditto, Heid end Gray, large size. TONIC FOOD FOR HORSES, OAT'rLE AKD SHEEP. riOMPObED of 20 iugredienta, comprlfling \J the most nutritiouslartiolefl of diet, com- bined with harmless tonics and attentive* m proper proportions. Recommended for main- UinioK animals m good health and condition, and also for reitorirg thone to health that hare, got into an unthrifty Btate from any canu. Invaluable for StAllions, Racehorsei, Hanterß, and all description* o f Honea from whica great excrtlpijß ate required. Allowance for Horses, Half.pint D »ily. Can be obtained only from 7' FEftß.WA.tfj Aebbttitofl.



r AND • 1 - . %0 CABINETMAKERS, UPHOL3TEREBS, AND 1 GENERAL FURNITURE MAKERS. HAVE taken those Central and Con- venient Premises m Tancred Street, opposite Union Bank (late Jno. Meecb), and will carry on the above businessas m til Branches. Fnrniture Re-covered, Polished, and re- paired promptly, and at very reasonable terms. VENETIAN BLINDS MADE TO J ORDER. 5 34 TRY KIEKPATKICFS NEW SEASON'S JAM. SPECIAL NOTICE. EIRKJPATRICK'S NEW SEASON'S JAM is made from NELSON GROWN FRUIT, and boiled within a few hours after the fruit has been gathered. It thus retains most of the natural flavor of the fresh fruit. T KIBKPATRICK'S MEW SEASON'S JAM is the most delicious preserve m the market Do not be persuaded to buy cheap and ln£e ," grands Jam, the remains of old Btook, which must be sold at any price, &A«5? taw KIRKPATBIOK '* ifetf BEASON JAM, and see that you get it. THE BEST IS ALWAYS THE CHEAPEST. Kirkpatriok's Neir.Season ami the best.) CAUTION None is genuine unless our name is stamped on each tin, and bas our wgtetered TraV* Mark, "Lord Neleon' aft ihe label •*■ -* S Kirkpatrick&Co. MANHFACTUBEKS, ElfiON B-Z,



GRAL3 LAND TO LBT. A HIGHLY Improved Farm of VIC Acre*, In 7 Paddooka, securely fenced. 1 and W«ter Race through each paddock, the bulk m English Grass, For further particulars applir to . . GEORGE JAMESON, Ashbnrton. Linseed. |70R SALE— A good clean sample, fil Jj for seed. . GEO. JAMESON, 7 20 Ashburton. THE BULLI DISASTER, PERSONS not subscribing towards ibU urgently required Fand through any local Committee m their own locali- ties, or m any other way more desirable to themselves, can do so by addressing their kind contributions either to the Central Committee m Sydney, the Branch Committee at Bulli (eight miles from Wollongong), or to W. J. POULTER, Mayor of Wollongong, A. A. TURNER, Police Magistrate, Joint Tkeasobbbs, Wollongong Branch, Bulli Relief Fund. Town Hall, Wollongong, N.S.W., April 6th, 1887. TO THE LADIES OF ASBBURTON DISTRICT. MISS MORRISON (late with Messrs FriedJander Bros and Mr H. O. Segere) and MISS [HOLLOWAY (For a considerable term with Messrs Hobday and Co., of Ohristohurcb) TIT AYE, at the request 9f numerous XX patrons, decided upon entering Into builnees as DRESSMAKERS, eta, and witn this objeot have taken premises In TANCRED STREET, opposite Mr Chapman's, painter. All orders received will be promptly executed nnder our personal supervision, which will be a sufficient guarantee that Fit, Finish and Fashion will be all that eoold be desired. Charges specially arranged to meet the . approval of customers. Terms — Prompt upon execution of orders. MISSES MOEEISON & HOLLOWAY, DRESSMAKERS, &c, TANCRED STREET, ASBBURTON, Opposite Mr Chapman's, Painter. 4 320 Trees Trees Treep NOTICE TcTpLANTERS. THE undersigned begs to call tbe i attention of farmers, settlers and ! others to his extensive stook of FRUIT AND FOREST TREE 3, among which axe about 3,000,000 Forest Trees, Inclu- ding 200,000 Cupreisus Macrocarpa, one ■tut two years old; 200,000 Pinus Inaig- fib, one and two years old ; 100,000 Pinna Larlclo; 3C 0,000 Silver Birch; 0,000 Pinus Auitriaca; all other kindt proportion. All kinds of Cabbage tante on sale, and a few thousands of snr early Strawberry Plants. N.B.— All orders by post, or otherwfa, hall receive my best attention. JAMES PORTEB, CLIFTON NURSERY. Al!eDtoo,..A»hburtoo, r2Bj



Victoria House. J rN Conßeqnenoo of Bequis't© Alteration*- : to Tremises, which wilfftfto^gre^ier X focilitipß for condactitig onlr rapidly iricrensing biisiness, it baa been found necessary to Greatly Bednce our Stock within, iho next few woeka. ; ' ; large nnd liberal Beduotioua are now made m every Department. >' Boldersof Glassware Gift Coupons are requested to present the came as early a convenient to enable the CJift Distribution to be satisfactorily closed. DIM ANT & COE, Z.:. GENERAL DRAPERS, CLOTHIERS, &o. t ■■■-,■■ East and Tancred streets, Ashburton. m H E PEBMIBS COLONIAL COMPANY CANTERBURY BRANCH. fsTAniir'ED IBs9^^^^^^^^^CaPlTAL 1 1000,00 iMr/r.- D 'i«a/U IT OF SH fl BEHOLDERS FIRE AND MARINE RISKS, ALSO RISKS ON GROWING CROPS ACCEPTED AT THELOW>ST CURRENT RATES, George Jameson, AGENT, ABBiURTON To Meet the Times. W. DAVIS, Cab^etmaker, &g. rNIIBND3 to SELL FURNITURE of all kinds at Pric«s NEVER BBFOBB I HEARD OF. Notb the Addbess— FURNITURE MANUFACTORY, EABT STREET SOUTH, ASHBUBTOff. , v ALBEBT EGBERTS ~~~^ IS Aj OABH PUROHAbER OP Wheat, Oats, and other Farm Produce. Offers STORAGE FACILITIES on Advantageous Terms. Has for Sale,— GOLDEN TABES, CAPE BARLE?, PLOUGH SHARES (all* ekes). ' WED-VBF/T, OATS, BABLJY, CXO\EBP, COCKBFOOT, BYEGB RAPE SEED, CORN SACKS, SEAMING TWINE. COOPER'S SHEEP DIP, Acknowledged £to bo THE BEST Itf THE MARKET.