The Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. FRIDAY, JULY 29, 1887. OUR EDUCATIONAL SYSTEM.

Before ooncluding our remarks on the subject of our Educational System, we may observe that the views we ex piessed with regard to the age at which compulsory attendance should cease are almost ideutical with those so ably put forward by Mr W. S. Hamilton m his excellent articles m the "New Zea land Times" on "Our Educational System." Mr Hamilton is no mean authority, and speaks from experience. He says:— "Those wno ao not learn to work and support themselves early, run the chance of never learning. Every teachsr knows that after 13 boys long to go to business, and, as a rule, fall off m their application to school work. It is natural, for about this age a new life begins to dawn upon them. New. and powerful instincts and ambitions whisper to them that they should be about their life's work. It would be about as unreasonable, and certainly as unprofitable, to shut up m a cage the little birds ot the forest during the golden days of spring m order to teach them a few phrases of human speech, which they understand as little as a parrot ; while they should be building their nests and singing their own sweet songs of love and Nature. On the other hand, these years of apathy, so far as school work is concerned, are prolific of evil habits and actual vice. Many of our most successful men went to busines early. In America the age of compulsory attendance is different m different States — some as low as 1 1, and none that I am aware of beyond 13. The sixth standard would thus be dispensed with, and a large saving of money as well as a still greater of valuable time effected." We are glad to find that we are not singular with regard our views as to the necessity for greater attention being given to the moral element. On this point Mr Hanulton speaks as with anthqrity. He says :— " As has been said, the moral element must be more attended to. This could bo done to a considerable extent without clashing with religious opinion. The Depart ment might require inspectors to ex amine and report more prominently on the manners of children, on their knowledge of the meanness of untruth fulness, on their ability to give great examples from history of virtues, such as devotion to country, self-control, sense of duty, regard for the feelings of others, and such like. In order to do this the inspector would have to examine more viva voce, which, m many points of view, would be a great advantage. It would save a great deal of time and afford models of teaching, as well as feeling the delicate pulses of the school, by a closer acquaintance with the children's feelings and moral trim. . . The introduction of religious instruction cannot be discussed m a paper of this kind. One would think, however, that all that is practical m religion might be considered and so systematised as to be definitely taught, and that with pleasure and profit alike to pupil and teacher, for it is natural. The teacher feels his mission ennobled by imparting what will be of real use m life to his pupil, and the pupil feels that he is getting something from his teacher worth being grateful for, as well as worth attention." It seems a pity that our much vanuted educational system should be marred by so great a blemish as the total neglect of religious or moral teaching. It is a blemish, the effects of which are making the/nselves unpleasantly con spicuous. This is particularlyobservabfe m the manner m which, of late, children of fourteen or fifteen behave towards their parents. There is an utter absense of that deference and respect, enjoined m the Decalogue, which formed such a pleasing feature m the manners of both boys and girls m the Home country some forty years ago.

But nowadays, as a rule, and more especially among the working classes, youths of 14 or 15 appear to throw off and ignore all parental control. They speak and do just what they like, and seem to think their parents only fit to take a back seat. What else could be expected from a system of education m which the claims ct religion and morality alike are not recognised. This is a serious matter, for if a blessing be attached to the dutiful observance of the fifth commandment, we may rest assured that a curse will attend its non observance. It this be so, what a pretty state of affairs may not we anticipate when the rising generation shall have grown up to manhood and womanhood.

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Oar Wesleyan friends notify m another oolumn that they have a olearance sale now on at the Bazaar, Saunders' Buildings, and that those who wish to get bargains had better roll up. A meeting of the Committee of the Methven Library was held on Thursday evening. Present — Messrs R. Patten (ohairman), J. Jaokson, J. Hibbs, T. G. Grange, J. Batty, J Hook, J. 0. Mo William, and G. A. Alington (hon see). The minutes of the last meeting having been confirmed, the Secretary reported that he had made several applications for the Government annual grant m aid, but had not received it as yet. A long discussion of a conversational kind took plaoe »b to the best way m which the grant could be Bupple* mented for the purohaße of books. Ultimately it was resolved that a ball be held m the Sohoolroom on Friday, August Oth, m aid o_ the funds. A Committee was appointed to make the necessary erragements. Aa it ia a long time sinoe the Committee has made any appeal to the general public for assistance, they trust their efforts on this oooasion will meet with the. cordial support the object they have m view so richly deserves. A New South Wales paper, called the •« Oarcoar Chronicle," and edited by a ladyi , politely reminds defaulting subscribers — •« This week our accounts will be out. Nex* week our collector will be out. The following week the Buramonsea will be out. And the next week the bailiffs will bo m." The return of vesiels lost or missing at sea , furnishes a most terrible reoord (writeß the "St. James' Budget). In the four yoars from lst Jan., 1880, to the 31st Dec, 1883, 1266 vessels foundered or were reported as missing, with a total loss of 6661 lives, The reoord for the eleven years, 1873-83, shows a loss of 8163 ships and no fewer than 17,167 lives. An extraordinary fact with ; regard to theße figures is the large excess m loss of life m the vessels reported as migßing m comparison with that of the ships known to have foundered. It is clear that nearly Bix-sovenths of the loss of life is m vessels . which have disappeared without " the ken oi mortal man." According to the "Braoe Herald," rich gold mines have been found m Siberia, some few hundred miles from Yakutsk, extendinj i over a district hitherto unexplored. Reporl , declares that the region is a perfeot new Oali ■ fornia m its greatest days of the gold diggings A chemist sued a Wellington man last wed for 21 boxes of pills whioh had all been sup, plied within 28 days, and during that timi i the defendant's wife had taken them all. Thi ■ defendant was a widower when the case cam< on. No wonder. . We notice that our oontemporariea who an ftntnf svmnathv with Protection are raakint capital out of the fact that there are t ' number of unemployed now m Melbourne There are spots m- the sun, anybody who hac : a down on that luminary would quote then against it. The Bomewhat abnormal numbers of unemployed now .m Melbourne hail from Sydney and Adelaide Mr Hamilton, observes the " Bruce Herald,' has contributed a series of articles on eduoa^ tion to the «• New Zealand Times," and m the last, whioh is devoted to secondary education, he states that the 23 State subsidised second ary schools cost m all, between revenue from reserves, diroot votea of Parliament, and sohool feeß, £60,838 for an average attendano* of 2363 pupils. He finds that every pupil m these secondary schools costs the parents nine guineas per annum, while the present costi when all is reckoned, is £24 per annum, not inoluding board. The aotual cost of managing the reserves by the sohool commissioners was m 1886 no less than Bs per cent of the gross revenue, and 9-4 of the moneyß aotually applied to education. The « Daily Chronicle ' Vienna correspon dent telegraphs that, according to reports irom St Petersburg, the Russian Minister of the Navy, when on a visit recently to the Blaok Saa port ef Novorssask, said, «« We are here founding another Sebastapol." The United Kingdom Alliance has received' through its President, Sir Wilfrid Lawson, a donation of £1000 for the Allianoe funds- The donor does not allow his name to ba mentioned, but sends the gift «« in memory of a mother's interest m the temperance cause." The timber growth of the United States has been wonderfully augmented since the intro duction of « Arbour Day " fifteen years ago. Now twenty States set a day apart annually for planting trees, and it is ostimated that m consequence over six million trees are now growing on formerly barren lands. A Melbourne paper says :— " Alexander Boland, a well-known farmer of j the Ballarat district, was killed m an extraordinary manner He was conversing on the meohanism of guns with a friend, when he suddenly fainted, and a loaded gun which he held m his hand was J fired off, owing to the concussion |when fall ing, and the contents lodged m his stomach, killing him instantaneously." Amongst the 'passengers by the Tainui whioh left Lyttelton on Saturday for London,' was Mr W. Montgomery, who bo long and so faithfully represented Akaroa m Parliament. The •• Riverton Star " states that Mr Edward Saunders, on behalf of Mr Grigg, of Longbeach, Canterbury, has been buying horses m that district during the last week for the Indian market. About 50 of the boßt light animals have been secured, and go on by train next Tueaday, to be shipped at Lyttel ton for Calcutta. " Rough on Piles."— Why suffer piles ? Immediate relieif and complete cure I gauronteod. Ask for •• Rough on Piles." 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Last night Mr Eolleston addressed a large meeting of electors at Waterton. He spoke for about two hours, and was atten tivoly listened to. At the close of his address j a cordial vote of thanks proposed by Mr H. Donaldson, and seconded by Mr A. Dawson, was unanimously carried. The enjoyment of the entertainment last night m St. Stephens' Schoolroom was very muoh spoilt owing to the conduot of a number of young men and ?women, who did their beat, m a quiet .way, to mar the pro ceedings. It is muoh to be regretted that Ashburton should contain young men so utterly without the instinct of self-respect, and young women so devoid of that intuitive refinement which is supposed to belong to their sex. The problem is how to give them an inkling of what is meant by the term "gentleman" and "gentlewoman." The names of the ringleaders are known, and means will be adopted to prevent any recur rence of BUch behaviour, whioh might be termed " childish " if were not a great deal worse, A Native Land Oourt will sit at Taupo on the 17th August to consider 260 succession orders, principally m connection with land now being purchased by the Government. Two subdivision oases m connection with the { Oruanui and Tauhare blocks will also be dealt with. The final oourse of the All Aged Stake at the meeting of jtho Ashburton Coursing Club was run yesterday, and waß won by Mr H. Milner's Tearing Young Fellow, which beat Mr J. C. N. Grigg's East Lynne. Mr W. Adams' Windwhistle Hotel, at Ooalgate, was burned down on Wednesday. It was insured for £500. An entertainment was given last night m St Stephen's Schoolroom. The programme was opened with a violin solo by Mr H. Mayo # Mrs Tippetts, of Tinwald, contributed two songs, the last ?of whioh was very warmly enoored. Miss Helen Barratt's two songs were excellently given. Miss Barratt always Btudies her songs, and this faot combined with her great natural gifts, accounts for the warmth with which she is always received. Her songs had both to be repeated. Misß Gates was m good voice, and gave her song with more than usual taste and feeling. Her encore was well deserved. Messrs Piokford, Dimant, Peat and Permain each gave a song, Mr Permain receiving an encore. These items were accompanied by a well trained chorus led by Mr Horace Gates. We hope that the members of the chorus will develop into a Men's Glee Club. Such a olub is a desideratum m Ashburton, and we look for ward to hearing the new company again. Mr Potter delighted his audience with two humor oua readings, which were exceedingly well given. Mrs Claridge contributed a pianoforte solo, played with muoh force and vigor. We were glad to see among the accompanistß a young and new performer — Miss Blanohe Fowke. It is always a pleasure to recognise and encourage the rising generation. The entertainment which, but for one ciroum* stance, referred to elsewhere, might have j been pronounoed an entire euocess, was brought to a close by singing the National Anthem. Mxc than thirty years ago a young girl was m the aot.of placing a pitcher on a post whioh stands near the South Carolina Bail way, five miles from Aiken, when she was stuck dead by lightning. Ever since this tragic occurrence j the pitoher has remained on the post, safe by superstition from the touob of negroes, who believe that the arm whioh touches it will be. paralysed. Storms, and oyolones, and earthquakes have not dis pinned it. although the post whioh holds it is fast crumbling with deoay. Drowsiness, biliousness, pains 'and aches, and ague, Hop Bitters always cures if made by American Co. Bead Certainly the most effective medioine m the world is SANDER and SONS' EUCALYPTI EXTRACT. Test its eminent powerful effeots m Coughs, Colds, Influenza, &o. ; the relief is instantaneous. Thousands give the most gratifying testimony. Read this certificate :— "24th April, 1885.— Messrs Sander and Sons, — It is with the greatest of pleasure that I testify to the excellence of your Eucalypti Extract. Having had inflammation on the bone of the leg, which came on after a severe attaok of low fever, I was attended by Dr J. Boyd, who had made strenuous efforts to save my leg, but without success. He then found it neoessary to amputate my limb. Having heard m the meantime of the wonderful cures worked by the Eucalypti Extract, I obtained a bottle, and the Extract had not been applied more than an hour when I began to feel greatly relieved. After applying the Extract every four hours for nine or ten days I was out of all danger. I would persuade all who may be affected with any such disease to give the Eucalypti Extraot a trial, and I am convinced that they will find it the most wonderful of medicines.— Yours &c, E. J. Curnow, Wattle street, Sandhurst." — (Advt.

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Chf.istchurch, July 29. Ihia morning Mr Justice Johnston gave judgement for the plaintiff m the action Fryer v. Aynsley and others, thus de daring Fryer entitled to sit at the New Zealand Shipping Company's Board of Directors. Mr Harper for defendant, ob tained leave to appeal- The case arose out of proceedings at last annual meeting, when the late J. L, Coster was elected director. He had not paid a previous call, and Mr Fryer, who was defeated, claimed to have been duly elected, and that votea e;iven for Coster were thrown away. .

ELECTION NEWS.

Napibr, Jnly 29. Mr J. Ivgbb, late member for Wakanui, arrived here last night. Ho was met at the station by a large deputation of Liberal electors, who warmly cheered him. A meeting was held subsequently at which nearly 400 were present and gave him an enthusiastic welcome. A requisition, with 305 signatures, was presented, and Mr Ivbbb acoepted the Invitation, He gave a short address, making a very favorable impression. He' will have to fight hard to beat Mr Ormond, but is party Is confident of sneoess. He addresses the electors on Wednesday or Thursday. [ Thames, July 29. Three candidates have announced them selves for the Thames seat, viz, Win, Fraser, Jas. MoGowan and Jas Suaten,

THE MIDLAND RAILWAY

Grbymouth, Jnly 28. Tho " Grey River Argus " this morning points ont that Brnnnerton can never be made a suitable station for connecting the Midland Railway line with the Govern ment Una, owing to tho want of room, and reoommends that a portion of the line between Brunnerton and the junction ahoald be acquired by the Government m , order to make a main station at the latter place, where there is abundance of flat hud for all the requirements of an important railway otatlou. The Koaamond arrived to-day with 615 casks of cement for the Midland Railway contractors. The Mawhera also brings a large let. The Maori brought the prin cipal portion of three brake-vans for the Midland Railway contractors. Engines are now running between Brunnerton and the junction, and the ballasting of the line jo. nearly complete «o fir.

TO-DAY'S TELEGRAMS.

Suicide New Plymouth, July 29. The police have received Information that Jamas Goodwto, living near Midhurat, has committed suicide. No partionlars to hand- Fancy Ball. Napier. July 29 A grand fancy dress bill was held last night m aid of shipwreoked fond and proved a great success. A Marrow Escapa. The mail coach runulog between P*l» meraton and VYoodvllle met with • narrow eacape yesterday. Jast as the ooaoh war entering the gorgo the hind wheel became detrohed and the coach all bnt topped ovet Into the river. Had the aooident occurred three hundred yards higher up nothing would bare aaved both ooaoh and pas senders from being precipitated into the Mauawatu. After a delay of 20 minutes the ooaoh was righted. Mr Ivess a candi date for Napier, was a passsonger. The Hauhau Fanatics. WXLLIHGTON, July 99. The following telegram has been re ceived from Inspector MbGovern re the fanatici— " They are now quieting down and begin to realise their position and are coming to the conclusion that the prophetess Is only a fraud. The friendly Natives wanted to bail out the old chief Holhia and his wife. Mr B'shop hat consented providing the bail Is substantial. If bailed out hia daughter Aina Raro ia to come here and take charge of htm. Two of the fanatics (men) are still at th« o^rnp at Waihou bnt have sent a message to ssy that if I go up they will oome with me quietly. I don't intend to bother farther with them. The wounded we doing splendidly, "The Oat." Wanoahui, Jaly 3d. A prisoner named Moore, sentenced to 12 months and 25 lashes for indecent assault at Palmeroton North, received hif flogging this morning. The cat was m the hands of an old soldier, who knew his business, and prisoner received severe punishment, but took it well. " -

TELEGRAPHIC NEWS.

BRITISH AND FOREIGN. $ __ _. '<i

[rkutbb's telegrams-— oorraioHT.]

CRICKET.

London, July 2?. The two cricketing; teams which ate to visit Australia are exciting interest. Vernod's include? Hawke, Walter Read, Roller, Stoddart; O'Brien, Bates, Peel, Attewell, and Wood (Surrey), .JEt » probable that W. G. Grace will alse join the team.

THE NEW HEBRIDES.

The " Daily News " reports that letters have been received from France that affairs m the New Hebrides are m a more hopeful condition. Frengh settlers are thriving, and the relations with the natives are friendly. 'S

SAMOA.

Sir J. B. Thurston, of Fiji, :hM arrived at Washington to attend tho Conference on Samoan affairs.

SHIPMENT OF FRUIT.

Oranges and lemons from Sydney, bythes.s. Liguria, are considered of inferior quality, only realising low prices.

THE NATIONAL LEAGUE.

London, July 28. In an article published this morning the "Times " urges upon the Govern ment the necessity of proclaiming the National League under the provisions of the Crimes Act.

IRISH AFFAIRS.

Lord Salisbury, speaking at Norwich, said that Ireland would not be allowed to interfere with the legislation of the rest of the kingdom for another session.

ELECTION.

The vacancy m the Parliamentary representation of the City of London, caused by the elevation of Mr Hubbard to the Peerage, has been filled by the election of Mr Thomas Baring (Con servative) unopposed.

THE TURKISH ARMY.

Constantinople, Jnly 27. An Imperial order has been issued disbanding the Reserves.

DEATH OF THE MORMON PRESIDENT.

New Yobk, July 27. Intelligence has been received of the death of Taylor, President of the Mormon Church, who was a fugitive from justice.

(Reealved July 29, 12.40 p.m.)

SPORTING,

Lowdon, July 28. The following is' the result of tha Goodwood Cup.-^-SavilleandStMichaol a dead heat, Upas 3.

AUSTRALIAN.

[rbhxbr's telegrams— comtbioht.]

A DISCLAIMER.

Melbourne, July 28. The Victorian Government intend to telegraph, to Europe stating that Mr Henniker-Heaton is not authorised to interfere m postal questions relating to this colony.

MR W. G. GRACE.

Major Wardiil, Secretary to the Melbourne Cricket Club, is of opinion that W. G. Grace is almost certain to form a member of one of .the cricketing teams which will visit Australia next season. (Received July 29, 12.40 p. m ) STATE HOUSE. Sydney, July 29. The Government has called for com. petitive designs for a State house to cost ;£i 50,000.

LORD CARINGTON.

Lord Carington has returned to Sydney.

NEW GUINEA NEWS.

The latest advices from New Guinea stats that H. M.S. Rapid and Harrier have shelled the villages of tribes who massacred a number of Chinameo

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POTATOES ! POTATOES POTATOES ! ! ! 3s 6d PER SACK. Delivered m any part of Town. WHY Starva your COWS when Ferrlmau will deliver you 14 Sacks Oarrote, 1 ton for 255, or 1 ton Mangolds 22s 6 d. It's cheap Feed for Horace and a good change. THE PERFECTED SELF- ADJUSTING EUBEKA WEINGEE. THE simplest, boat, and cheapest Clothes Wringer m tha World. Solf-Adjartmg Steel Elliptic Springs. No Thumb 3crowa or Ooga required. Compact Galvanised Iron Frames. Best White Bnbber Rollers. FORD'S PATENT Scour & Lung-Worm Mixtur FOR SHEEP. A PEBFBOT CORE FOB SOOUR & LUNG WORM (which results from Scour.) ONE Drenching as per Directions, 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 incrca a c the appetite wonderfully, so that the Sheep recover and thrive right away On May 3rd, 1887, Mr Johk Btorribr, of Ealing writes i~ Sir,— l hereby beg to certify that yon drenched 82 of my Hoggets with your Patent Mixture for Soonr and Lung-Worm, on the 16th April. They wore m a weak Btate, and had ba?un to die. After yon drenched then not one died, and on the third day tha Scour was stopped, and they are now doing well. To MR JOSEPH FORD, Ealing, and many others. PBIOE PeTgALLON ; 17b fld m 1 Gallon Tins | 17s m 2 Gallon Tins One Gallon ia sufficient for 160 sheep, F, FERRIMAN, ABhbnrton. STILI TRIUMPHANT. THE following Medicines have been for many years highly approved of by the Public, and a Gold Medal awarded for them at the Ohristchnrch Exhibition, viz. : FOR HORSES: Oolio or Gripe Drink Blister Ointment Embrocation Grease Ointment . Condition Powders Hoof Oil Worm Powdeiv. FOR DOGS 1 Distemper Powders Mange Ointment. FOR HUMAN USB: RHEUMATIC BALSAM and Conga Syrup. Every Article that bears my fS.B.) Trade-l VMark, 1V.8.J Also my Name, Is Guaranteed. Beware of Spurious Imitations. CAUTION. Whereas 8. SLESINGER, the oldeit and most renowned Veteiinary Practitioner m the Australian Colonies — who has introduced hie unfailing remedies and educated the Public to treat their own Horses, Cattle 01 Dogs by offering his medicines at a very low price (for the different diseases, see circulars)— has, after obtaining a good Bale for t hem, now to caution the Public against bpurious Imitations of bis Remedies.^ Tbt genuine articles can be obtained from F. FERRIMAN; Queen's Stables, Great King Street, Dnnedin, To Mr ELEaiNGBR, V.&.— Dear Sir, — I think it a pleasure, combined with a duty, to Inform yon that I have nsed yonr vat ions Horse Medicines for several years, daring which time I have always found &!!."'.&.£&£& ?S2i aB « . and even better, than yon cescrloea Tuem. vne uu«> vi y«nr uoh c Drink always cured my horses m less than two hours. Your Hoof Oils have acted won* derfally well on my horses' feet, having kept them sonnd and free from lamenesß for the laßt four years. I wonld not be withont these Oilß mmy stablee on any account. Your Km* brocation, Blister Ointment, and Condition and Worm Powders are superior to any of the many kin is I have used ; indeed, I may men- tion that through using your preparations 1 have not required the services of a Veterinary Surgeon m my stables for six years. [ have much pleasure m recommending yonr Horse Medicines to every horse pro- prietor. My wife, who Buffered mnch with Rheu- matism, has also need joit Rheumatic Balaam with wonderful effect, all other treatments having failed. Yon are welcome to publish this. I am, dear Sir, yours respectfully, DAVID BACON, (Of D. and J. Bacon.) TEW ZEALAND CLOTHING FACTOR t rHB NEW GOODS FOR THE WINTER SEASON ARE NOW OPENED OUT The k is THK 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, fhousands of Men's and Boys Suits, newest styles. Trousers and Trousers and Vests manufactured of New Zealand Tweeds. Every garmen warranted shrunk Jvercoats, Waterproof Coats and Leggk^gs iv great variety Hats, comprising every new otylfl worn Children's Jersey Suitß, Ohildr.»3 Men- of-War Suits Gentlemen's Hosiery, Scarves; Oxford Jegatta and White Shirt* Bugs, Portmanteaus, and TravelH ■£ Bags Che celebrated WERTHEIM SEWING MACHINE. Time Payments. N? CLOIHING FACTOR F, Eaj*t Stbmt A. Harrison. Alfred Harrison, AUCTIONEER, STOCK AND ESTATE AGENT AND VALUATOR. SATURDAY SALE at 12 o'clock ibarj. —Horses, Cattle, Pigs, Produce and Merchandise. FOR SALE— Farming Implements, and Vehicleo of all kinds constantly m Yards on view for Pale. Clearing gales held m Town or Country as requited, and most liberal terms arranged with both Buyers and Sellers. Bonts collected, and the business of absentees managed with care Valuation made of Properties or Mer- chandise on easy terras. Advances made instantly on Goods delivered at the Stores for Sale. Aganft for the Norwich Union Fire In- •uranoe Company, Agent for the MUTUAL LIFE ASSOCIATION OF AUSTRALASIA, alfredlubrisqn,



FERRIMAN'S MARVELLOUS STEAM RASHER. STILL TRIUMPHANT. "TTT^HAT. THIT~DEAN SAYS :— Copy of Testimonial.) Tbe Deanerr, Chrietchurch, May SiAfiiß7. I haV* much pleasure m stating thah one of Messrs Barroll and Co.'a Patent Waab.ijig Machine's bus been m use m my honee for two months and a half, and gives entire satisfac- tion. IJEM^iY JACOBS, Dean of Chriatchnreh. THE DOCTOR ENDORSES. In reply to yonr card, we Ond the Waßher a mo«t neeful and labor-tnving machine. There s nothing equal to it m the washing line. It is all yoa claim for it, and onr women folks would not bo withont it. Even a delicata female c»n do a large washing m half a day. I cannot apeak too highly of it. Mrs Dr. HICKEY. THR FARMER SUPPORTS. To Mr Forriman, Aehburton. Dear Sir,— ln reply to yonr reqtKwt re Meeßrs Barrel 1 and Co.'a Steam Patent Wash- ing Machines my wife requests me to state that the machine we got from yoa is a perfect access. The work that usually takes from right to nine hoars to accomplish is now done mWo hours and & half. The work is done jreU, with very little labor.— Yonrs respect- nlly, 9.5. CHAPMAN, Ashburton. THE BCHOOLMABTER TEAOHE9. Seafield, Jane let, 1887; Mr F. Ferriman, Ashburton. Sir, — I have much pleasure m stating that Barrell's Steam Family Washing Machine has given us complete satisfaction, The machine is especially useful to those who conld not otherwise do the washing themselves ; it saves much labor and expense. — I remain, dec, W. H. HERBERT. THE MECHANIC SEE 3. Ashburton, Jane 4tb, 1887. Mr Ferriman, Dear Sir, — I was for a long time a sceptic as regards the capabilities of your Washing Mnobineo. I am now thoroughly oonvinced that they do what you claim for thm. The construction o f the machine aa regards com- Sactness and convenience Is all that can be esired.— Yours faithfully, JAME3 KBIR. THE LAUNDEEBB GBOWB WEALTHY WITH. Ashburton, March 29th, 18S7. Mr Ferriman, The Washer I got from you leaves my clothea a beautiful white color, id fact they are much whiter than I could get them by hand, and takes the dirt from them thoroughly. Mrs tfeviLL. And each member of the human family that can possess one join and send up one universal ehont ct praise, O praiie Feniman's Marvellous Washrr. Listen, listen, can't you hear the evening chorus from the undersigned ■"vhoing how their work is done. lead tbe following list of names:— Mrs Herbert, Seafield Mr M. Bruce, Seafield Mr Collison, Seafield Mr D. Boss, Lanriston MrG T. Marriott, Aehburton Mr T. Claridpe, Ashburton Mr W. Oharlton, Ashburton Mr Bradbury, Ashbnrton Mr H! Hudson, Elgin Mr JJUoyd, Newlandß Mr E. Thomas, Wakanui Mr A. Frisby, Ashburton Forks Mr &. Chapman. Willowby Mr GK Oreo, Wulowby Mr J. Williams, Willowby Mr J. Hearn, Ealing Hr A. McLeod, Tinwald Mr W. Andeißon, Flemington Mr O. O. Fooks, Alford forest Boaa Mr Peter Lownie, Wakanui Mr William Browne, Wakanui Mr J. Johnstone, Trevorton Mr Chares Ward, Ashburton Mr William Baylies, Ashbnrton Mr Charles Fowke, Aehburton Mr Andrew Dniwson. Wa'erton Mr John Pmall, Wheatstone Mr J. H. Carl ton, Mount Somers Mr J. Tucker, ABhburton Mr T. U. Jones, ABhburton Mr Beycr&ft, Rakaia Mr Button, Methven 4nMaginnls, Methven Mr L. V. Andrewes, Aehbtrion Mr B. Lowe, Willowby Mr J. W. Bileock. Ashbnrton Mr J. Canning, Ashburton ur j, Kiugouury, uueruK-j Mr MoAunally, Kyle Mr J. Primmer, Kakaia Mr J. Wheeler, Willowby Mr J. Osborne, Willowby Mr J. Dunn, Flomington .Mrs JNevill. Ashburton Mr J. Doyle, Ruapuna Mr A. Gibson, Temcika Mr J. Crowe, Temuka Mr J. Mcßae, Central Hotel Kr B. Baker, i'Bhbnrton Mrs Hellene, ABhburton Mr J. Harris, ABhburton Mr P. Fawcett, Ashbur Mr P. W»Mou ABhbnr Mr John Boat:, Brookside Mr OBbornc, Tai Tapu Mis Allen, Dunsandcl Rev Mr Philips, Burnham Mr Ronndtree, dpreydon Mr George Baker, Greenpark Mr Simpson,, Kaiapoi Mr Matthew Barnett, Tai Tapn Mr C. J. Iczer. (Jhristchurch Mr Farra, Dunedin Mr Bcanlan, Nowcaatle, New South Wales Mr J Eeir, Ashburton Mr Wills, Bprlngsten Mr Baker, Sydenham Mrs Durham, Lyttelton Mr Marquet, Woolßton Hr A. Lawrence, St. Aiba&s M> Arthur Parnell, Gifiborne Mr G. Brown, Chri tchurch Mrs W. Pilliett, Christchurch Mr Alpe, St. Albans Mr Hullctt, Avonville Mr O'Conor. M.H.R , Westport Mr Patrick, Chriatchurch Mr H. Bennett, Littlo Akaloa Mr Turner, Rakaia Mr Monaon, Chtistchurch Mr Harley, Opawa Mr McLaren. Banketdo Mr Orr, Woolßton Mr Wittee^Tai Tapu Mr Burke, Halnwell Mr BenniDgton, Oj. 1 ris tchurch Mr" Dyer, Otira Gorge Mr Robert Cooper, tic. Albun Mrs Pope, Lyttelton Mr Hartnell, Rakaia Mr Hibbs, Methven Mrs Hales, Christchurch Mr Bcdden, Christchurcb Mr Collins, Avonside Mr Martan, Rangiora Mrs Wilmott, Ferry Read Mr Paretons, Kaikonra Mr R. Patton, Methven Mr Granger, Cairnbrae Mr Gardar, Methven Mr Frampton, Willowby Mr McMillan, Mnthven Mr E. Thomas Mothven Mr Rudd.Sydennarn Messrs Wilkina and Field, Nelson Mr T. E. Mcßae, Alford Forest Mr Echberg, Melbourne Mr Speirs, Invercargill Mrs Medworth, Chrißtchurch Mr Mackintosh, Bingsland Mr Pannett, Lincoln Mr Clark, Rakaia And 900 others, sole;agent ASHBURTjO.N ForlSale. rt ANGLO-AMERICAN DBILLS •j SECOND-HAND Ditto, Beid and Gray, large size. P. -V ERiI MA N, TONIC FOOD FOR HORSES, CATTLE AND SHEEP. /^OMPOJsED of 20 ingredients, comprising KJ the most nutritious articles of diet, com- bined with harmless tonics and alter«tive§ m proper proportions. Recommenced for main- taining animals m good health and condition, and Bleo for reitorlrg thoie to honlth that have got into an unthrifty state from any cause. Invaluable for Stillions, Racehorsee, Hunters, and all descriptions of Homes from which great exertione are required. Allowance for Hones, Half-pint D uly. Can bo obtained only from F» FfiBBIMAN, Aehbartoo.



IT! H S PREMIER COLONIAL COMPANY CANTERBURY BRANCft. .STA»LJ?"ED 1000,00 UxUMtTED TiRBILfYOFStiBREffOLDERS FIRE AND MARINE RISKS, ALSO RISKS ON GROWING CROPS \CCEPTED AT THE LOWEST CURRENT RATES. George Jameson, AQKNT, ASHBURTON ALBEET EOBEBTST" HAS FOB SALE,— ClOVerS!-— RED, WHITE, COWGRAB3, ALSYKB, AND TKBFOIL. Ryegrass and Cocksfoot. Rape. GOLDEN TARES, CAPE BARLEY, SEED PEAS, CRUSHED BEANS, BEED OATS (various kinds), PLOUGH S'dARES. COOPER'S SBEEP DIP, Acknowledged to be THE BEST IN THE MARKET. THE "NE PLUS ULTRA" OF NATIVE COAL. VrOTWITHSTANDING the published Xi tesertion to tbe contrary of interested _^_^^ middle men, the Proprietor of Mount \\ /ANTED Known. — That Andrew Somers Coal Mine is prepared to VV Orr will during the next few jm w,. ,^ weeks oflfer the whole of hiß Surplus Stock CHALLENGE COMPARISON of Drapeiy, Clothing, and Boots at an _ _ n immense reduction. Of the Pboddct of his Coal Measubes. WITH ANY LIGNITE MINED IN NEW ZEALAND. - — 6 185 ""e. P. WEIGHT. * TTTANTED Known —That A. Orr is OTTT TYTXTfJ ivn TUWTfi VV now Belling Ladies' Jackets at 5s WILDING AND LEWIS, nd t0 ?8 6d M Ladic(j , BARRISTERS AND O OLIOITOBS fashionable shape, 5s 9d and 6a 9d . & F. WILDING, Kotabt Publio. ■ Ofioei: Next "Mstl" Office, Burnett at. Aohburton. TTTANTED Known. —That Fingering VV is 2s per hank. Ladies' Hose, 4d Mr WaDiNa will attend the sitting to lOd per pnir. Gloves at half price. ef the Athbarton Courts on Tuesday and China Matting, 6d.~ A. Orr's Cheap Sale. Fridays, and may be consulted personally n these daya. The firm Is now represented In Ash ' — — , burton by Mr Clayton, an Englls Solipltor of considerable experience, wh will be In daily attendance at theoffic TTTANnrn v nn ™ n a v 1 * c - iMk. .od confer »I, W^S £X?£*J£&. w ""*' Children's Boolu, Is X Sf» 6d ; Gcnls TO WORKING MEN. f.°Ud.-A?o£ "" M ' Gen " 8ho " " MRS fIMMO, PBOPRIETKES3 OF THB " WATERLOO BOARDINGSOUSE, Tanored Street, Ashbnrton, BEGS respectfully to inform the "\l7- NTEDjKnown -— Brussels Carpet general pnblio, particularly the _,'» at half price (being overstocked) WorklDg classes, that she has reduced tbs "Pesf'y Carpets greatly reduced. One rates for Board and Lodging aa under:— Lot of WeD) nantß of Dress Goods at your Board and Lodging, per week, 16s to 17s °, wn P»ces. W hito Calico at 2s 6d per Dinners only, per week 4s doz ~ A - Orr ' 8 Sale - Board only, per week 10a Th« oooking is done by Mr Tlromo, whose reputation as a firat-claea chef ■ ramalna ansollled, A capital table, and meals at all hours. 7 59 -\ITANTED Known.— Boys' Suits, 3s " VV lid; Jersey Suits, 2s 6d ; Men's ..._ Sui , t8 > ep'endid quality, 30s; Shirt*, Is AWD Hd ; Men's Hats greatly xoduced.—A. r& igißti Orr'a Cheap Sale. i H^ ~^~ *£\ L^S^P^S M. "TTTANTED Known. — Dressmaking p*q L*as> YV Department is now admirably CABINETMAKEBS.UPHOLSTEREBS. 3°? _! ' !W c a ? d fittin X B^ing the very ' highest satisfaction.— Andrew Orr. GEKERAL FURNITURE MAKERB. HAVE taken those Central and Con- venient Premises m Tancied Street, • Tposite Union Bank (late Jno. Meech), « 3d will carry on the above businesses m ftHßranches. ~~" ~~" Furniture Be-covered, Polished, and re- tired promptly, and at very reasonable #stm8 ' — TRY VENETIAN BLINDS MADE TO o*dek. KIBIPATEICK'S $T^^^ NEW SEASON'S JAM, CANTERBUEY ROLLEB FLOUR MILLS, ASHBURTON. A l_ N otice. « «r rnxr^^^^T ITIBKPATBIOK'S NEW SEASON'S C»W* TURNER, PROPRIETOK. J^^ifM ia made from NELSON GROWN FRUIT, and boiled within a HAVING recently erected a Powerful fe 7i ho .urs after the fruit has been Steam Engine m this Mill, and iust K B J hM !f d - Ifc tbuß rot&ma most of the completed a new Gristing Plant, I beg Datural flavor of the freßh fruit - to inform the Farmers of this District that KIRKPATRICK'S NEW SEASON'S lam now prepared to underta>e Gristing JAM is the most delicious preserve m •tlOd per bushel. the market. Those who may wish to have FJcur m exchange, to save a double journey, can Do not be persuaded to buy cheap and do so on the following terms, viz. :— inferi brands Jam, the remains of old STONE FLOUR (flack Brand) Is per stock, which must be ' sold aTaSy price bnsbel » but ASK for KIRKPATRICK'S NEW ROLLEB FLOUR (Red Brand) Is 3d SEASON JAM, and see that you got it per bushel. ' 6 In cases where exchange is made, THB BEST 18 ALWAYS THE THOROUGH SATISFACTION IS CHEAPEST/ Kirkpatrick'e New Season OUARAKTEED. am i the best, I * Or the Grist token back, and FULI PRICE given for the WHEAT, with _ an allowance for Cartage. farmers"and others caution* ABE None is genuine unless our name is IHVITED TO INSPECT TWO DIS- 8ta ?P ed .°° « ach ttitn t and has our TINCT BYBTEMB "^ Ncl8 ° n ' OP FLOTJK MANUFACTUBE at «» mill. g jKirkpatrick & Co. SPECIAL ARRANGEMENTS foi atomers sending Grist* by Rail, or from MANUFACTURERS . distances. . » DAVID"H. BROWN ElfiON BZ. % 264 Manager.