RAILWAY TIME TABLE

Trains Abrivb at Ashbumon— From OhriHt* ] Bbtirob nnd the North, at 10.15 a.m. (expreßß), 4.85 p.m., ana 7.10 p.m. From Tiroaru, 19.45 a.m. -From Duneain &nd South, 5.27 .m. (expreßß). From Mount Somerß, 10;5 j Trains Leavi Arhbtjb'Pon— For Christ- | ehnreb nna North, at 7.10 a.m., 10.55 a.m., ' ana 5.37 p.m. (express). For Duneain and Sonih, 10.25 a.m. (exprese). For Tiumru, 4.'45 p.m. For Mount Somera, 515 p.m

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN.

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MAIL NOTICES.

Mails oloße at the Aahburton Post Office follows :— For Ohrfstohurch and North at 6 a.m 0.30 a.m., and 6 p.m., daily. For Ohertßoyßakala, &0., at 10.30 a.m «nd 5 p.m. dally. For Dtmedin,Tinwald, Wlnslow, Hinds, Ooldstream. Rangltata, Orarl, Winchester, «nd Geraldlne, at 10 a.m. daUy. For Temuka, at 10 vm. and 4.30 p. no »lly. for Timara and South, | at 10 a. in., anc 30 p.m., dally For Greenstreet and Ashburton Forks on Wednesdays and Saturdays, at 10. 3( a»m. For Wakanul, Elgin, Seavlew, Seafield, ad Kyle, on Tnesdayß, Thursdays, and turdays, at 6. SO a.m. For Jttount Somers, dally at 4.30 p.m For Mayfield and Ruapuna, on Mon jftya and Thuwiayß, at 4. 50 p.m. For Aihton, Waterton and Longbeach, 4.30 p.m. dally. For Fletnington, on Mondays, Wednea 4»ya, and Fridays, at 4. 30 p. m. For Newlands, on Tueedaye and Fri at 10.30 kvo.

Malls arrive at the Aahburton Pobl ,ffioe— Jtom Ohrlatohurch and Rakaia at IC. 11 m., 4.35 p.m., and 7.20 p.m. From Ohertuey &c at 10.15 c, and ,30 p.m. cuily. From B:\neain *od Intermediate placet 6.3? **.m daily. jFroiw Temuka an Timaru at 10.40 a.m p 5, 50 p.m daily. From Greenatreet and ABhburton Fotl b, Wednesdays and H«tuxdayß, at 4 45 p.ir. From Wakanul, Elgin, Seavlew, Sea field and Kyle, on Tuesdays, Thursday i, and Saturdays, at 5 p.m. JBeom Mount Somera, daily at 10.6 ; m. From Mayfield and Ruapana, on Wed oesdayi and Saturdays, at 10.5 a.m. From Aahton, Watert^n, and Long at 10 a.m. daily. From Newlanda, on Toeadays and Frl at 2.80 p.m. From Flemington on Tuesdays, Than days, and Saturdaya, at 10a.m.

The Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. FRIDAY, APRIL 29, 1887. RUSSIAN MOVEMENTS IN CENTRAL ASIA:

With the apparent cessation of the activity of Russian intrigue m Bulgaria, I comes the news of the Muscovite pre i paring the way for a further advance J towards India. The brief telegrams \ which have come to hand during the past two or three weeks are ot a very 1 disquieting character, and the fuller information which we published yester T day does not throw any more peaceful , light on the situation. We are told , that the Governor of Russian Turkestan has been making a tour of the provinces under his rule, decreasing .taxes, heaping rewards on chiefs, and l persuading the Khans to ally themselves : closely to Russia by promising high [ offices m the event of a campaign : against India. These are old tactics of • Russia : to make tools of by exciting the cupidity of the semi-barbarous [ tribes by whom the steppes of 1 Central Asia are inhabited, and no ! body will feel very surprised at the , Governor of Russian Turkestan making | a tour with the object of enlisting the l Khans under the banners of the "White Czar, though m view of the reported • fact that, the Russian troops at . Penjdeh have been recently reinforced, 1 it gives an ominous look to affairs m ! Central Asia. Does the fact of Russia | massing troops at Penjdeh indicate ; that she is preparing for a further , southward advance, despite her l promises to respect the frontier line be ( tween her Asiatic possessions and j Afghanistan ? It would seem very much | like it, especially as Russian spies, it is I asserted, are openly moving about the i country of the Ameer, though he is j sufficiently alive to the danger of the , situation to be taking measures to check • them. The revolt of some of the [ tribes under the Ameer's rule, fomented, . m all probability, by Russia, is, we are | informed by a telegram received last , night, rapidly spreading, and to make • matters worse great dissatisfaction exists | among the Ameer's troops themselves, \ who complain of being paid m pro ■ visions instead of cash. To complicate \ the situation still more the Ameer is m I very bad health, although he fully realises the import of the movements ! of Russia, as is evidenced by his calling : upon his subjects to raise a holy war, 1 the Czar being denounced as a great , tyrant What new developments may arise have yet to be seen, that there will be some seems extremely probable, for the Great Beai is evidently determined to make a further advance on his road to India.

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

The only business before tha R.M. Court thi9 morning was the settlement of costs m a oivil oase, m whioh the defendant had con fessed judgment. Mr Baddeley, R.M., oc oupied the Benoh. At the Plumpton Park Coursing Meeting yesterday Mr M. Digby's Eingdove and Binger divided the Produce Stakes. There vsas a fair attendance of working men at the meeting held at the County Council Chambers last evening by Mr J. E. Maroh, of the Crown Lands Department, and at whioh he explained the conditions upon which land under the Village Settlement Regulations might bo taken up m the Reserve at the Hinds, lately thrown open for applica tion. To-day Mr Maroh reoeivod several applications for allotments m the Reserve. A correspondent, who has seleoted a sootion, writes to a Christchuroh paper a3 follows : — " I am very well satisfied with my land and the prospects lying before me- under the Village Settlement conditions. I feel sure that a great many more can do well for them selves, for there's plenty of ground at the Hinds for those who choose to do what I have done. I hope that many will see the neces sity and value of leaving town where thero's no work, to settle m this fashion m the country where there's a prospect of bettering their wives and families." Messrs Lill and Bruoe have been re-eleotod members of the Wakanui Road Board for No. 3 Ward. The evidenoe m the Wakanui libel caae, Gibson v. Wilson, was oonoludod m tho Supreme Court yeßterday. Counsel began their addresses this morning, and this afternoon a verdict was given for plaintiff for a farthing without ooßts. •'Rough on Rats." — Clears out rats, mioe roaches, Hies, ants, bed bugs, beetles, insects, skunks, jack rabbits, Bparrows, goph . At ohemists and druggists. " Bdohd-Paiba." — Quiok, complete oure, all annoying kidney, bladder, and urinary disea ses. At ohemists and druggists. Kemp tfeorne, ogaer and Co., Agents, CbrißtQuurols

The Eton Francis Ormond has made another I princely donation of £11,000 towards the j coßt of a new wing for the Presbyterian I College m connection with the Melbourne University. Up to date he has given £33,000 towards this objeot, and proposes to send T £10,000 to £15,000 more m completing the buildings. The action of the Victorian Government m offering a bonus of £5000 for the first 10,000 yards of worsteds manufactured m the oolony has induoed the owners of two woollen factories to order the neoessary machinery from Home m order to start the industry. In the last " Gazette " is published the total number of postal notas issued and re ceived for the quarter ending 31st Maroh, 1887. The number issued wa5— 25,699, valued at £10,420 13a lid. The number paid wa5— 25,036, valued at £9,971 7s, being an increase above the last quarter m numbers received of 9,157, valued at £8.333 7s 4d, and of the number paid 11,786, valued at £8,808 23 6d, showing conclusively that this useful form of money exchange is being ap preciated. An Allegan, Mich., merchant keeps what he calls a " thief account." In this book he reoords everything missed, and the first per* son discovered stealing goods is required to pay the entire bill to escape prosecution. Kecently a lady was deteoted stealing a pair of fifty-oent leggings, and she was called upon to square the novel account, whioh amounted to five dollars. Under date April 15th the London oorre spondent of the " Argus " cabled :— " A great Frenoh naval demonstration is taking place at Toulon. Forty men-of-war, with 200 guns, and crews numbering 10,000 men, have as sembled at that porb for the purpose of engaging m various manoeuvres. The British Government have purchased m Canada 7000 additional horses for oavalry purposes." A writer m the " Argus " draws the follow ing pen-and-ink portrait of the new Bishop of Melbourne; — "A man of very distinct individuality, though of a very different type from either of his predecessors. Well aged, but m no way withered, hair grey, and broad patch of whiskers beneath the chin grey also, busby eyebrows pent-house-like over bright eyes, a mouth that looks better m nature than photography, and chin indicating with tolerable clearness that its owner has made up his mind upon the leading matters of life." Dr de Morant, a Parisian practitioner, claims to have discovered a powerful revulsive anti-septio agent, which, by absorption, pene trates the lungs and rapidly modifies any lesions of those organs. He is enabled, by this means, he asserts, to treat successfully chronic affections of the lunge, tuberculosis, , and even phthisis. The " Sydney Daily Telegraph " ha 9 been making enquiries as to what becomes of the heavy patent fees whioh are charged m New South Wales, and the result is that it has been led to oonolude that successive Attorneys- General have gone on for years seoretly pooketing £1000 to £1500 a year m patent fees, extorted as a tax upon inventive genius. The New South Wales statistical . register for 1886, whioh deals with mills and manu factories, gives the approximate value of plant and machinery as £5,801,757. According to the " Melbourne Age " tho value of the plant [ and machinery m Victoria is £1,643,893. The number of hands employed m mills and manufactories m New South Wales has ' steadily increased from 24,932 m 1877 to 45,873 m 1886. The ooat per head of average attendance for the State Schools of the Australasian ' colonies, Tasmania, and New Zealand (says the " Sydney Evening News ") is as follows : 1 —New South Wales £6 4s, Viotoria £5 9e s|d, Queensland £6, South Australia £5 5s | 3}d, New Zealand £5 2a s£d, Tasmania £8 [ 5s 4§d, while the cost per child m the Board Schools m England is only £4 14s 2d. The result ' of the inquiry into the Bull: l disaster ia condemned m the strongest terras by the Sydney PreßS as inconsequential and ; unsatisfactory. The verdict of the jury was , that the deaths of the eighty-three viotims . were attributable to an explosion of gas, and : a rider was added " that this explosion was brought about by a disregard of the Bulli , Colliery's special rules and the Coalfields Re gulation Aot, m allowing the men to work where gas existed." The 'Telegraph 1 declares the verdiot to be ridiculously unmeaning, and , the ' Sydney Morning Herald ' says : " Every ; word of the rider points to the fact that the jury have shirked the responsibility oast upon . them by their oath. The inference of the rider was intended for the Government officials or the manager of the Bulli Company. It now becomes neoeßsary to ascertain whioh of ; these two is liable for that negligence whioh the jury say brought about the explosion. The utmost activity is observable m the Frenoh arsenals m the manufaoture of shells oharged with melinite, the explosive force of whioh is ten times greater than that of nitro glycerine, and a hundred times greater than that of ordinary gunpowder. It is only six months ago that it was invented and 210,000 projeotiles a la melinite are to be ready for delivery by the spring, Experiments instituted with it go to show that its effects resemble those of a small earthquake. 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ARCHBISHOP OF NEW ZEALAND.

«. Wellington, April 28. Dr. Redwood, Roman Catholic Bishop of Wellington, has been appointed Arch bishop of New Zealand. The news was cabled to Father MoNamara, who has re cently received the appointment of Vicar- General of the oolony.

HOUSEHOLDERS' MEETING

ASHTON; The annual meeting of householders wab held on Monday evening. There waß a fair attendance. The Chairman of Committee, Mr G. Gil moor, read the annual report, which showed the sohool to be m good (forking o-der. A change has been made m the teaching staff, and from the last report the roll nutnbor wag gradually increasing. The school grounds and fences were all m good ropair, and there was a credit balaaca of £8 which would be available for tho new Committee to expend ou any works that might be considered necessary for the comfort of the Bchool. The report was approved of, avid the election of Committee took placa, the following being elected: -J, Brown, W. Ashtou, W. Oroy, J. doy, T. Magee, D. Ryan andG. Gilmour. The latter was re-elected as Chairman, Mr J. Croy, who was nominated, deolinlng to stand.

ACCIDENTS AT SEA

[rBUXER's TELEGRAMS— COPYRIGHT.] Brisbane, April 28 ( The British India steamer Dorunda, ' which arrived, reports that on the 20th < March a collision occurred m the China seas between the steamer Benton ; and another vessel, by which 150 of the I passengers and crew on the former : were drowned. ' Later. Further news from Singapore by the steamer Dorunda reports that the steamer Benton, which collided with some other vessel m the China seas, sank, and 150 persons were drowned. Sydney, April 28. The troopship Tyne passed Green Cape flying a flag half-mast. The 1 nature of the accident is yet un known. Later. The troopship Tfne, with relief crews for her Majesty's ships on the Australian station, arrived here to-day m company with her Majesty's sur veying vessel Myrmidon. She reports having collided with the latter. The Tyne is considerably damaged about the bows, and her stem is much twisted and torn. When the collision took place her fore compartments filled ( with water, and the vessel would have sunk but for her collision bulkheads. No casualties occurred on either vessel. Some of the Myrmidon's boats were smashed, and she snstained other slight damage.

CORN EXCHANGE

1 The following is the Corn Exohange report for the week ending Friday, 29th inst :~ The grain markets have not been par ticularly brisk, but prices are steady, and m Barley the tona Is firm. Considerable shipments continue to be made, both to the European markets and for intercolonial requirements. Threshing operations are now nearly completed for the season and farmers are very busy taking up their potato oropa, whloh, so far as can be gathered, are yielding below the average returns. Wheat buyers ate still anxloua to buy at late quotations but it is impossible to establish an advance. Tuscan, when m prime condition, commands 33 sii to 3a 6d, and Psarl is eoaght after at 3j sd. Hunters White fetoheß 3s 4d to 3a 4£3 ; Second quality and chicken whe>t ari> both enquired at 3a to 3s 2d and 2j 9i to 2s lid respectively, the latter being very scare?. Oats shew no sign of recovery m value excepting prime milling, wlrch are scares and command la 9ii to 1b 10 1 ; shortf aed are plentiful and dull at Is 8i to la 91 ; lonzand Inferior kinds quiet at 13 6d to 1 la7d. Babley— Maltaiers are anxious to pur i chase prime lots but they are scarce and are worth 3s 8i to 33 9i ; good malting parcels are fetching 33 4d to 3 3 6d, and second quality is rather more difficult to quit at 2§ 93 to 3s ; feed lines are worth 2a 3d to 2a 6i Gkass Seed la very dull and prices of j last week are nominal. Cocksfoot has , he a had limited business at 3£d to 3|3 t for farmer's; bright seed machine dressed is worth 4d. ' Beans are enquired for at 23 91 to 2b 1 lid, and Peaa, Blue Prussians," clean and ■ true to name, at 3a 3d to 3) 6d ; feed lines 1 are selling at 2j 8i to 2s 9d. 1 Dkrwjbkt Potatoes are not quite easy to quit, and growera are more dfspc sed to quit. The yield is reported to be under 1 th%t anticipated. We quote 27a to 283 at 1 country Stations; 1 Dairy Produce ia quiet and with no : improvement m value. 3 The above prices are those paid to farmers and delivered f o.b Lyttelton. . .

INTERPROVINCIAL NEWS.

— — — « — - — Auckland, April 28. The body found at Qobaonville has proved to be that of Grant. Captain Bell, who came to New Zealand m 1839 died to-day. The deceased was the first white boy to land at Owhyhee, where Captain Cook was murdered. The City Oounoil to-night, by an over whelming majority, refused permission to the Tramway Company to run cars on Sunday. The Earl of Aberdeen cables from Sydney to the local Committee that he will arrive here by the s.s. Walrarapa on Tues day next. He expects to spend three weeks m the colony, visiting the Hot Lakes, etc , he and the Count ass return ing to England by the next San Francisco steamer. A young man named M. Thompson, who out his throat at Ploton street, Ponßoaby, yesterday died about 6 p.m. from the ahooking wound Inflicted. Ho had been depressed, and tu^ject to de iuaiona, for a week. About midnight an alarm of fire was given at the Wh&u Lunatic Asylum. It proved to be m the carpenter's chop cou nected with the institution, a wooden buildlDg ap^rt from the main' block. Despite the efforts of the attendants, the carp&ntor'a shop and its contents were completely destroyed. Tho main building waß not m danger, and excellent order was preserved among the inmates of the Asylum, The cause of the fire is a mystery, and a strict enquiry la expected to be made. Tho Waitete contract of the Nurth Island Trunk Kail way will employ 200 meu for two yeara. New Plymouth, April 27. At the Supreme Court to-day John M'Olean was acquitted on a charge of an attempt to murder Fred Iredaleat flawara. It was alleged that tho proaecntor had co habited with the prisoner's wife, finally \ Newland, a servant girl, was convicted of forgery aid sentenced under tho Firßt Offenders Aot to six months' probation. There are only three caeca remaining on the calendar. I A proposal is being made to amalgamate the Onehunga Ironworks, the Taranakt Ironworks, and the Mokau Coal Company for tho purpose of commencing smelting operations. Hopes are entertained of the success of the proposed trial of smelting at New Plymouth. Wellington, April 28. The Government intend to appoint a Board to enquire into tbe charges against Lieutanant-tJolonel Mahon, of Auckland.

BANK OF NEW ZEALAND

Auckland, April 28. The half-yearly mooting of the Bank of New Zealand was held to-day, Dr Camp bell m tho chair. The report showed the profit for the half-year ended March 31, amounted to £77,064 19a 3d. A divi dend at tho rate of 12£ per cent was de clared. The Chairman regretted that dnring the half-year there had been no bnoyancy m baiines*, and said for the first time the Directors were obliged to intimate that appropriations had been made from the reserve fund to meet excep tional 10b36b, £125,000 having been trans ferred to bad and doubtful debts and suspense acoount. The report and balance-aheot were adopted,

PARISHIONERS' MEETING.

- » . I. .. The annual meeting of the parishioners' of St. Stephen's Church was held last night m the schoolroom. After prayers, the Incumbent, the Rev B. A. Scott, ad dressed the meeting as follows :— It will be impossible for me to give you a cursory report of the work of Bt. Stephen's Church during the past year; impossible to do more than to make & short statement of things as they are and refer a little to my hopeß and projects for the future. For I need not remind you that, during nearly the whole of the past year, I have been absent m England. I trust that the experience gained there will have furnished me with greater capacities for a right fulfilling «f my duties as a minister of Christ and his Church. Meanwhile I oan only acknow ledge with muoh gratitude the warmth of the welcome which you have accorded to me and to Mrs Scott, and at the same time offer my personal thanks to the Rev. E. B. Otway for the manner m which for nine months he has filled my place. I arm sure that the many ap preciative remarks which I have heard throughout the parish m regard to Mr Otway, would gladden his heart if they could only be duly reported to him. Communicants. — The exact number of communicants m the parish is not as yet known to me. There were, however, 94 ; present on Easter Sunday and the Sunday ollowing. One of my great desires is that there may be a greater approach to equality m the number of men and women who come to the Holy Table than is now the case. At present, however women considerably .predominate. There have during the past twelve months been 43 baptisms, as against 72 m the previous year, and 28 burials, as against 19, and 3 weddings, as against 2. The choir, I think, is m a satisfactory state, the only weak part m it being the boys, who are few m number. A stranger remarked the other day thpt m A&hbsrton the choir led the congregation. The criticism is, 1 think, just, and I hope that the congregational nature of our singing may always be maintained. One point, however, I much desire, and that is that the attendance m the morning may be more equal to that m the evening than is sometimes the case. To the members of the choir we owe very much. To Mr Horace Gates, however, a special debt of gratitude is due. Two 5 ears ago Mr Gatea came forward when we were m great straits, and offered to fill the post of organist until someone else could be found, and for these two yearß Mr Gates has filled the office with increasing ability and with much regu larity. But, with the exception of a sum under £5, the proceeds of a compli mentary concert, no pecuniary recognition whatever has been made to him. The difficulties which the Vestry have had to . meet is the sole cause of this, but the fact is still the same. I think you will agree with me that the office of organist should be a stipendiary one. It m nnlike any other office m the church. A Sunday school teacher or a Vestryman can oc casionally absent himself from his duties, but the organiat .is almost as much tied as the clergyman. I trust the future Vestry wiil take this matter into their careful ' consideration. The state of our Sunday Sohools is en oouraging ; that which meets m this room has 79 boys and 72 girls on the rolls, total, 151, with 17 teachers. The Hamp stead School contains 35 boys and 46 girls, total, 81, with 8 teaohers. The total number of scholars is therefore 232. The attendance last Sunday was 187. The weak part of our St. Stephen's Sthool is m the small number of the older boys* I trust that parents will use every en* deavour to induce the older members of their families to attend. May I take the opportunity of thank ing the teachers for their work — an arduous work remember — of the past year. I would especially mention one gentleman who for many years has laboured with us at a cost of much time ani energy, and who will m all probability be compelled before long to forego his work on account of impaired health. I allude to Mr R. S. Bean, The Seafield services are still main* tdned. Mr Otway held ten services m the past year, myself one, and Mr Marine duke Red may ne nine. I beg to acknow ledge Mr Redmayne's aid with muoh gratitude. Finance . — I must now refer to a very important subject, namely, the financial position of the Chnrch. lam impressed more and more with the excessive tmpor* tance of freeing the parish from every penny of debt. Tho debt has for long been like a millstone around the neck o£ the Church. A Church debt hampers a clergyman, it tends to undermine his in dependence, and to sap his spiritual vitality It cnnoys a congregation, and demands from the members energy and labour which might be better expended m charitable or other efforts. Itgivesa handle to unbelievers to say that money is at the root of Church work. I hope* the oqn gregation will second me m a concentrated effort to make this debt a thing of the pa&t. At present it is perfectly plain, as a glanoe at the balance-sheet will show, that the congregation cannot afford to pay the stipend which your Incumbent is now receiving. My first aot on the neir Veatry will be to request that they will" guarantee me £200 a year instead of the usual £230 lam quite deoided on this point, and I hope no discussion will be raised on the point. In the teoond place I wish to express my faith iv the envelope system. 1 1 is regular and Byatematic, and I believe that its more extensive use wonld relieve us from all difficulties as to oarrent ex penditure; And lastly, I wish to inform the meet* ing that I have matured a plan whloh will be of material aid m liquidating the debt on the pariah. With the consent of tke meeting, I propose, to relieve th« vestry of the paymeut of the yearly sum of £118 for sinking fund and interest on the old building debt, a charge which will only last one more year or perhaps less. In order to do this I have created a fuad nrhich will be called the St Hephen's Building Debt Extinction Fund, The first charge on this fund will be the £118 juot alluded to, and the second the £90 still owing on the Schoolroom This will be done, I hope— (l) By donations; (2) by monthly or quarterly BubßorlptioDs; (3) by entertainments; (4) by contribu tions from the Ladlea 1 Work Soolety, which haa juafc recommenced work. A committee of ladies will invite the mem bers of the congregation to subscribe, especially those who are not among the regular contributors to the Church funds. The People's Churchwarden and myself will dct'a3 Treasurers. The machinery of the fund is m readiness, and I shall ask the meecing to set it io motloa by signify ing their approval of the scheme. I now oonclude by commending the de liberations of thin meeting and the future work of the Church to the guidance and biasing of Almighty Ood, for the sake of Jesus Christ our Lord. Mr George Jameson, on behalf of him self and Mr F. T. Mayo, read the report and balance sheet, which showed the total indebtness of the parish to be £406 16s 10d, as against £464 17s 3d at Easter last year. Toe reduction, however, it may be noted, is entirely due to contributions, amounting to £G4 ss, collected by tho Incumbent when m England. The present liability includes £132 19s Gd, still due on the building fund, and £99 3s 4d, due to the Incumbent for stipend. The Incumbent said he wished to establish a fund to be called the St, Stephen's Building Debt Extinction Fund, to .be managed by a Committee of ladies, the object of the fund being to liquidate tho above sum of £132 \fa Qd. and, £90

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Feeble ladies, aged persons, weakly children, persons of sedentary habits, all need American Co.'s Efop Bitters daily. Believe Oh, how refreshing, palarable, and reviving is a draught of 000 l water with American Hop Bitters ia it, to a fezer patient gee



Wanted. *f .'ANT KB— Board and Lodging for V? a single gentleman. Apply, stating termß, to "Z," office of this pfiper. 4 348 \% ANTED KNOWN. — That MRS \\ MEECH, Dressmaker, has Re- moved from Burnett street to premises m Cameron street, next Poet Office. General Servant. Apply VV Mbs Max Fbibdlandbb, Eolmar, Moore street. 4*323 TUBILEE PUMPKIN PRIZKS.— First tl Prize value £3 ; second £2 ; third £1 tes ; fourth £l ; and 300 others from IBs to 2s. A very good chance'^f getting a prize to every purchaser of 6s worth of Drapery.— H. C. fc'EOBRS, Melford House. WANTED known that HAVES & CO. have Large Stocks on hand. For particular see our advertisements io this paper. TUBILEE PUMPKIIV.— Every person f) purchasing 5s worth of Goods will be entitled to One Guess, (10s Two Guesses, and so on) as to the number of seeds contained m the Jubilee Pumpkin now on view m our window. — H, C. Segees, Melford House. WANTED known — I have juat opened up a useful assortment of house- hold Crookery, Ironmongery and Brush- ware.— James McGregor, Grocer, Etc., Tanored Street, opposite Arcade. WANTED the Public to look out for the Ashburton Patent Jubilee Washing Machine. A great success and no puff. Due notice of a public trial "will be given. Washing no more trouble.— Samuel Hardley, Inventor, East street, ABbburton. 4 310 TUBILEE PUMPKIN PRIZE.-As we %J intend making this a great success we have decided to double the number of Presents, making m all a total of about 300 to be given away. A lot of Jubilee Presents just opened, (more m a few da} s.)— H. U, Segebs, Melford House.



HAVING taken the shop adjoining our Drapery, have opened it for Men'B Clothing and Boots, &»;. Splendid Assortment of Overcoats, Waterproofs, Oilsbins, &c. 155 Pumpkin Prizas to b given away. Apprentices wanted for the dressmaking. — H. C, Eegers, Melford House. FAYARD AND BLAYN PAPER SIXTY years of great success proclaim superiority m the treatment of Violent Colds, Irritation of the Cheat, Aching, Sprain Sprains, Sores, Scalds, Corns, Bunions, Sof Corns, etc. This medicine, the property o which hos been established more than half a century by thousands of cures, iB of an inyalu- able use m many inflammatory diseases against which there are not rr.auy effi aclous remedies, and is therefore justly considered by a great number of our most eminent physicians as the most active and least irritating agent m the bove affections. In order to avoid counterfeiting, Mesarß Fayard and Blayn's signature has to be required on every roll of paper and on the box. Wholesale 80, Rue Baint-Merri, Pori6 (France) and sold by all Chemists m the olonies. THE SECEIT OF SUCCESS. THE "SECRET OF SUCCESS," a new invention, is brought before (he public, and commands eucccs3. A score of abominable imitatiocs are immediately introduced by the unscrupuloup, who, m copying tha original closely enough to deceive the public, and yet not so exactly ns to infringe upon legal rights, exercise an ingenuity that, employed m an original channel, could not fail to secure reputation and profit. TO THE WIVE 3 AND MOTHERS OF ASHBUKTON AND THE GENERAL PUBLIO CF NEW ZEALAND. In presenting to the public of ABhburton the marvellous £TEiM WASHER, I believa I ani conferring a boon of incalculable worth on every wire and mother m this beauti'ul land on whom that most important function of every household devolves known, (and hitherto d'eadsd) as washing clothee of every de- scription. s By the use of tbiH Machine, this distastefnl and slavish woika is entirely relieved of its drndgery, and made a source of pleasurable exercisei The unequalled qualities which it poßsescss of thoroughly bleaching tho clothoo, giving them an unparalleled whiteness, and its harmless action upon delicate aid colored fabrics, render it peculiarly useful and popular. The saving qualities of the Machine are quite m keeping with its other meritorious features. Any person who will giva it a prac- tical ieat will be unquestionably convinced that from an ECONOMICAL standpoint it is unsurpassed and unequalled. Tho consump- tion of fuel is materially reduced. The saving effected m this item alone will m one year equal the price of the Machine. As it only entaite the consumption of two-thirds the amount of Boap u&od m the ordinary way of washing-, this item of economy is self-evident to every person. The greatest saving, how- ever, is effected m tha wear and tear of the clothes. Every intelligent individual knows that tbe use of tha washboard wears (he various fabrics more than anything else- and as tho marvellous Steam Washer renders its use absolutely unnecessary, and thereby ob- viates almost entirely the necessity for 11 clothes mending,' its saving qualities ; n this particular will be at once apparent and appre- ciated. But all its saving qualities if a financial character are eh* psed, and dwindle into ir sig- nificance, when we take into consideration the frail, delicate, and weakly condition of thousands of wives and mothers who are forced to tax their energies and waste their limited strength m the old way of washing; but who may by the use of its magical pro- per fee, do tho work without any faiigue to their feeble bodies, and with infinite satisfac- tion and pleasure to their minds. This, more than any desire or expectation on the part of the invento to make money out of the article, was tho prims object ha had m view. From the marvellous resalts obtained from its .use, however, and the unbounded and enthusi- astic commendations from ovetyone having used i t since its introduction to the public, as the annexed list of names of persons who have purchased tha machine and are willing to testify to its merits, will fully attest, the advertiser has deemed it wise, m order to place this incomparable article of household use more prominently before the intelligent people of the district, to give the postal address of a fdw of the buyers, m crder that an unpreju- diced and entirely impartial opinion of its intrinsic value, may be readily obtained by anyone desirous of getting such information from actual users and purchasers, who will undoubtedly be best calculated to give a just estimate of its value. Mra Herbert, Sonfiold Mr M. Bruce, Seafield Mr Collison, Seafield Mr D. Bobs, Lauriston Mr G T. Marriott, Ashburton Mr T. Olaridpe, Ashbnrton Mr W. Oharlton, Ashburton Mr Bradbnry, Ashburton Mr H° Hudson, Klgin Mr J. Lloyd, NewlJhds Mr E. Thomas, Wakanui Mr A. Frisby, Ashburton Forks Mr i.. C'rapman, Willowby Mr G Orce, Willowby Mr J. Williams, Witlowby Mr J. Hearn, Ealing Mr A. McLeod, Tinwald Mr W. Anderson, Flemington Mr C. O. Fooka, Alford Forest Road Mr Peter Lownie, Wakanui Mr William Browne, Wakunul JMr J, Johnstone, Trevotton Mr Chares Ward, Ashburton Mr William Bayließ, Ashbnrton Mr Charles Fowke, Aehburton Mr Andrew Dawson, Wa'erton Mr Join Wheatßtona Mr J, H. Carlron, Mount Somors Mr J. Tucker, ABhburton Mr T. U. Jones, Ashbnrton Mr Rei craft, Rakaia Mr Button, Methven Mr Maginnis, Methven Mr L I* 1 . Androwes, Ashb^rcon* Mr B. Lowe, Willowby Mr J. W. Silcock, Ash burton Mr J. Canning, ABhburton Mr J. Kingsbury, Chertsey Mr McAnnally, Kylo Mr J. Primmer, ltakaia Mr J. Wheeler, Willowby Mr J. Oaborne, Willowby Mr J. Dunn, Flemington Mrs .Nevill, .ABhburton * Mr J. Doyle, Ruapuna Mr A. Gibson, TemaUa Mr Crowe, Temuka Mr . Mcßae, Central Hotel iv'.rß. Baker, shburton Mrd Hellens, ABhburton Mr J. Harris, ABhbarton And 301 others- It docs away with wet fteb, paiDv. ihe inns, buck, and brsast, and does a ' liay'fc cashing m. 2 hours, and makes you tu3°*tal jven on washing day. F. FEOIMA^. SOLE AGENT



Victoria House* IN Consequence of Bequisite Alterations to Premises, which will afford greater facilities for conducting oar rapidly increasing business, it has been tound necessary to Greatiy fiedqee our Stock within the next few weeks. Large and liberal Reductions are now made m every Department, Holders of Glassware Gift Coupons are requested to present the same as early aB conveniont.to enable the (lift Distribution to be satisfactorily closed . DIMANT~& COE, GENERAL DRAPERS, CLOTHIERS, &c, East and Tancred streets, Ashburton. ALBEET ROBERTS^ 18 A OABH PUROHAbER OF Wheat, Oats, and other Farm B Produce. Offers STORAGE FACILITIES on Advantageous Terms. Has f for Sale,— GOLDEN TARES, CAPE BARLEY, PLOUGH SH4RES (all slzeß). SEED WHEAT, OATS, BARLEY, CLOA/ERP, COCKSFOOT, BYE Cl RAPE SEED, CORN 4 SACKS, SEAMING TWINE. — — _ COOPER'S SHEEP DIP, Acknowledged to be THE BEST IN ?HE MABKET. mHE PREMIER COLONIAL COMPANY CANTERBURY BRANCH- Established ISSQ^^^l^^^^^^^^^Capital i 1.000,00 FIRE AND MARINE RISKS, ALSO RIS^S ON GROWING CROPS \CCEPTED AT THE LOW) ST CURRENT RATES. George Jameson. AOKNT ASnBtJRT N Wr"pATCfIING TENT.ITARPAULIN, FLAG, AND HORSECLOTH MANUFACTURER. A LARGE STOCK ALWAYS ON HAND OF TENTS OF ALL SIZES CALICO, DUCK, TWILL, AND CANVAS. ■ Manilla Bope,V,Plough Lines, Fishing Lines,§Clotliea andXx&rden^Lines. IRON AND WOODEN BLOCKS, Special attention ia called to the well assorted STOCK OF REAPER AND BINDER CANVASES, All made on the Promises. fiatteriß* »nd Canvas{|kept m etock, and repairs promptly executed. Tarpaulins'from 6[x 8t024 i3O always m Btock. Oilskin Clothing made on the Premises. MARQUEES ifrora 12 x 24 to 25 x 65 ON HIRE. All Okdbrs by Letter ob Telegram Promptly Attended to. W- PATCHING 10861 EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. A CERTAIN CUEE FOR BALDNESS, r HICKMAN'S Tre6S T^_ eS TreeS Eclipse Hair Producer. notioe tranters. (Registered). mHE underßigned begß to oall the ■nmTrvT a -*- attention of" far mere, settlers and J'KIL-Ui, 4s. others to his extensive stock of FRUIT ii. of Hair on the Head and Face; for dJn mm Cu ' BBUB Macrooarra, one removing and preventing Dandruff, and and fcwo B o]d 2 C0,C00 Pinus Inaie- arresting the Fall of the Hair. It cures any . one ' and two ' yoa ' r8 old . ioo.OOO Disease of the Scalp, and causes new p .J ug larJclo . 3CO 0 00 Silver Birob; growth on the head after being bald for lOjOOO Pinus AUBt . r iaca; all other kinds years- In proportion. All kinda of Cabbp,ge None gennine without the trade mark plants on sale, and a few thousands of <md signature— JOHN HIOKMAN, vory ear ] y strawberry Piants. _ To be obtained at all Chemists. N.B.— All orders by post, or otherwise, J ahall receive ray beet attention. HOESE COVEES, now opened our HORSE COVERS. The ook 1B t TTT-oTTT-Tvri? T ° E LARGEST & BEST SELECTED J. HESELTINE, m the town, SADDLER, And the variety of Style and Patterns m BULLOCK'S AROADE, ASHBURTON Men's, Youths', and Boys' Clothing and at lnaveo nothing to be desired. TINWALD. , f housande of Men's and Boys Suits, | I HAVE determined to give better value newest styles. Trousers and Trouaeru m HORSE OOVEKS thau any other and Vests manufactured of New m the trade m Canterbury, having Zealand Tweeds. Every gartnen IMPORTED DIRECT, CANVAS of a warranted Bhrunk superior make for Coveia. Jvercoats, Waterproof Coats and Legg^gs I hsve also JUST LANDED, a large m great variety Shipment of all kinds of SADDLERS Hats, comprising every new sty]« yorn per b.b. Toinnl, from the best BdrlLj Ohildron'B Jersey Suits, Childr ?\ Men- manufacturers, which lam pre -«vced to of- War Suits . sell at piiceß not to be beaten. Gontlamen's Hosiery, ScaiVeft j Oxford £ I have m Stock every deßW^lon of Uegatta and White Shirt* , Siddlery to eeleofc from. Bugu, Portmanteaus, and Iravelli , 3egs « Oanh Customers liberal/ » Jealt ! 'ho celebrated WJ^BTHEIM Siv^lNG Blgheat Cash Price for xiorae LJ - MACHINE. Time Payment*. The old~motto- Wt CLOTHING FACTOR, Tea Bkb? m ia* Hvw*- 3+105 East St&j*t,



•E.AMILIBS WAITED ON' FOB OEDERS "WEEKLY. Goods delivered m any part of town and suburbs. Wm. BAYLIS, East Street.



MRS MANHIRE, Satjnderb' Buildings, FANCY GOOD 3of all description Aprons, Ladles' apd Children'i Clothing In rarlety on sale and patterni for inspection. JNote tbe address — SAUJNDEBS' BUILDINGS, Opposite Railway £tat!oD: — - — ■ -jjr~ CAUTION TO POACREBS. IN consequence of bo much Poaching ©i Trout from the Lagmhor Creeks, ] hereby give notice that anyone found sc doing 'will be prosecuted ; and further tha a reward of £20 will bo paid to any person who will give such information as jhall lead to the conviction of each offenders. DCNALD McLEAN, 11 # 36 1-ugmhor; CAUTION. IT HaviDg been established to my satis- faction that certain unscrupulous persons are substituting my Label for their own on an inferior article of HERBAL SEEK The public are cautioned against purchas- ing such inferior article. Orders direct to myself will receive prompt attention, and to meet the times and having increased my plant I am now able to supply customers with my Tonic Herbal Beer at tbe Reduced Price of Is 3d PER DOZEN. After this notice any person using my name or label will be prosecuted. T, HOULT ■0 Moore street, Aubbarton 2 146 TRY KIRKPATRICK'S NEW SEASON'S JAM. SPECIAL NOTICE. •T7-IRKPATBICK'S NEW SEASON'S IV JAM is made from NELSON GKoWN FKUIT, and boiled within a few hours after the fruit has been gathered It thus retains most of tho natural flavor of tho fresh fruit. KIRK PATRICK'S NEW SEASONVS JAM is tbe most delicious preserve m the market. Do not be persuaded to buy cheap and inferi brands Jam, the remains of old etock, which must be sold at any price, bat /»SK for KIRKPATBICK'S NEW SEASON JAM, and see that you get it. THE BEST 18 ALWAYS THE CH EAPEST. Kirkpa trick's New Season em is the* best* [CAUTION. None is genuine unless our name is stamped on each tin, and has our registered Trade Mark "Lord Nelson' on the label. 13, Kirkpatrick & Co. MANTJFACTUREHS, KEIBON fiZ.