THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN.

From and after the 30th November, 1886, the eras of Subscription to this journal will be 8 follows, viz. : — IT PAID IN ADVANCE '. Per Quarter.. 6s 6a, by poßt, 98 6d „ Half-year 12s 6d, by post, 18a 6d „ Year .. 24s Od by poßt, 37s Od 17 BOOKED .' Per Quarter.. 7b 6a, by poßt, 10s 9d „ Half-year 15b oa, by post, 21b 6d „ Year .. 80s oa, by post, 43s Od

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MAIL NOTICES.

Mails olose at the Aahburton Post Office follows: —

For dhrln^Tiroh and North at 6 a.m 4.30 a.m., aud 5 p.m. , daily. For Ohertsoy Rakala, &0., at 10.30 a.m «nd 5 P.m. daily. For Dunedin, Tlnwald, Wlnalow, Hinds, Ooldfltream, Rangltata, Orarl, Winchester, tnd Geraldine, at 10 a,m. daily. For Temuka, at 10 i.m.and 4.30 p.m ftily. for Timara and South,! at 10 a.m., and SO p.m., daily For Oreenstreet and Aahburton Forks, on Wetfnwdaya and Satardaye, at 10.30 a, m.

For Wakanul, Elgin, Seaview, Seafield, id Kyle, on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and turdayu, at 6.30 a.m. For Uounjb Somera, daily at 4.30 p.m For Mayfield and Ruapuna, on Mon days and Thursdays, at 4.30 p.m. For Aahton, Watorton and Longbeach, 4.30 p.m. dafly. For Flemington, on Mondaya, Wednes iaya, and Fridays, at 4. 80 p. m. For Newlanda, on Tneßdaya and Fri at 10.80 a.m.

Mails arrive at tho Aahbttfton Post ffioe—

Aom Ohrlstchureh and Rakaia at 10.15 . m., 4.35 p.m., and 7.20 p.m. FromCherteoy &c at 10.15 t, and .85 p.m, <uily. From D vnedin *od Intermediate places 5.3? *»m daily. ,'fcroui Temuka an. Timaru at 10.40 a.m p 5. 50 p.m daily. From Greenstreot and ABhburton Forks, Wednesdays and Htturdayo, at 4 45 p.m,

From Wakanul, Elgin, Seaview, Sea field and Kyle, on Tuesdays, Thursdays, md Saturdays, at 5 p. m, from Mount Somers, daily at 10,5 . m.

From Mayfield and Ruapuna, on Wed jesdays and Saturdays, at 10.5 a.m. From Ashton, Waterton, and Long at 10 a.m. daily. From Newlando, on Tuesdays and Frl at 2.30 p.m. From Flomlngton on Tuesdays, Thun> days, and Saturdays, at 10a.m.

The Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. TUESDAY, MAY 3, 1887. LOCAL AND GENERAL.

An announcement regarding a supplement ary bazaar, m connection with the effort to extinguish tho debt on the Ashburton

Wasleyan Church, appears m this issue

The following are the returns of the Ash burton Hospital for the month of April:— Admitted, 7 ; discharged, 7 ; died, 2 ; remain ing m hospital, 7.

.Ife|; Matron of the Ashburton Hospital Hyißh'^s: to acknowledge, with thanks, tho iV^ejpVcf fruit from tho Churchwardens of *Sfc", Stephen's Church, papers from the Post* and fruit from Mr George Smith, for i.thetißo of the inmates.

A mooting of the direotors of the' Caledonian Society was held at the office of the Seorotary last evening. There was a largo attend ance, and Mr Kneen occupied the chair. It was resolvud to hold four Inglosido meetings during tho coming winter, and a sub-corn* mittoe was appointed to make arrangements for carrying them out. A Committco was appointed to consider what can be dono with tho Sports Ground before tho offer made by the Racing Club of the use of their oourse is dealt with. The meeting regrotted that certain expressions reflecting upon Mr Sim had inadvortodly been made at a former mooting, and had been published. Mr Sim's explanation entirely cleared up the matter, and tho direotors desired to express regret for the uncalled for expressions. A vote of thanks having beon passed to the performers m " Bob Eoy," the meeting adjourned.

We havo been requostod to draw the attention of the members of tho Ashburton Hunt Club to an advertisement which appears m this isßue altering the drtes of the Winch* more and Elgin School meets, it having been found necessary to exchange the dates of these fixtures.

Tho rainfall during April at Alford Forest was 4-80 inches ; at Alford Station 3-C5 inohes.

Timoß are hard at Wanganui. Tho other day tho Sheriff supplied the special jurors with penoila so that they might, if inclined, take notes m the big insurance oaso. The pencils were not returned.

Mobpb Churchill, who for many years past has ,bocn living an aimloss vagabond life m New Zealand, is now on his way home to England to endeavour to establish his olaim to the Watorford estates. That his olaim is of the slenderest, the following brief biography will show : — The late Marquis of Watorford was going to ohuroh one morning with his wife, and found on the roadside, on a hill, noar the summit of which was to tho ohurch, a foundling child. Being childless themselves, the Marquis and Marchioness decided to adopt tho foundling, and it was named Moses, from the similitude of the finding of Moses m the bulrushes. During the lifetime of the Marquis and his wife young Ohurohill received tho education and brooding of a gentleman, but when the former died the home at- Waterford was broken up and the foundling thrown on the world. Finally he oame to New 'Zealand ; and as the Marohioncss died fivo years ago, Churohill thinks it about time to go home, for the purpose of seeing what provisious were made for him m tho dowager's will. Churohill a f«w years ago worked m Canterbury, whore he waa employed on several stations.

|£Tho "Wairarapa Standard" states that two young mon wore poisoned at Cartorton last week by eating sardines. Thoy wero found unconscious, and had been retching violently. Medical aid was obtainod and they recoverod, but were very weak. Whether it was the sardineß or the poison from the tin was not known.

We clip tho following important testimonial from the " Illawarra Meroury " (N.S.W.), on the 30th March. It needs no. oomraenfc :— --"Mr John Loveday, of the Bulli Mountain, writea to us that after suffering for four years with aoute gravel, he has experienced almost complete lelief by using Sander and' Sons' Eucalypti Extract. Ho says, seoing the said Extraot advertised m the " Illawarra Mercury," his intense (suffering induced him to obtain a bottle of tho modioino from Mr Hosking, chemist, of this town, and lhat tho use of it gave him great reliof at once. He states that between the 10th Maroh instant, when ho obtained tho first bottle of the extraot, and on the 10th, tho use of that modioino continued to afford him reliof, to which ho had been a stranger for four years. Mr Loveday writes also that he haß found tho Eucalypti Extraot a cure for rheumatism as well aB gravel. He requests us to publish this information through tho " Morcury." We liavo muoh pleasure m complying with Mr Loveday 's request, whoso word cannot be doubted, and who can have no object m view other than a pure desire to benefit suffering fcumapity."~(ADY3:.)

It is computed that not haif the holiday people have travelled the colony as compared with last year.

Referring to the decision of the Oamaru Magistrate, that euchre is not a game of chance, a writer m the " Sydney Mail " eayß : — " As most people play the game, the chief element of success is .certainly chance, but the game is played differently according to geographical position and other circumstances. With Bill Nye and Ah Sin, at Poker Flat, euchre was unquestionably a game of skill, and tho amazing dexterity of the Heathen Chinee has ' been celebrated m immortal verso. The decision m question is an intima tion to the world that skill, and not chance, directs the cards at Oamaru. Visitors to that interesting place would be well to bear this m mind when they sit down to play euohre."

A tetotal family of 64 people has been found m Auokland. At a recent temper ance meeting, Mr Robinson was chairman, and all but one of those who took part m the proceedings wore either descendants of his or related to him by marriage.

At an auction m Cologne recently, £320 waß given for a little book containing a letter written by Christopher Columbus m Latin m the year 1493, consisting of only four leaves. This is the largest price ever obtained for so small a volume.

A remarkable boycott reoontly ooourred m Gajvoaton (U.S.) A fomalo compositor of that oity, a member of the Printor's Union, married a non-unionist compositor, and then tried to get him to join the Order. He refused, and the Union voted a boycott m whioh the wife participated, having loft her husband and begun proceedings for a divoroe.

It is reported by the Sydney papers that Sullivan, the West Coast murderer, is now living m London, where he has written the history of his forty years' colonial experience, and is now negotiating with the publishers for an early issue. Sullivan is now 79 years of age.

It is stated that Sir Juliua Vogol favors the increase of the duties on tea and sugar, but that Sir R. Stout and Mr Ballanco are opposed.

It has beon suggested that the fire m the Wellington Post Oflioo was caused by the practice of koeping a pot of sealing wax, for dosing the mail bag, over the gas jet. Thiß pot hung olose to the lift, which spread the flames upwards so rapidly, and the theory is, this gas jet may not have been turned out, the wax boiled over, caught fire, and so set light to the lift. Just about whore the pot was plaoed a large hole has been burned completely through the flooring, whioh is not the case anywhere else, and this fact would seem to support the probability of the fire having started m some such way as described

It is estimated that thoro are 1,000,000 blind persona living to-day. In Cairo, Egypt, where the proportion of blind persons to the num. ber of inhabitants is greatest, there is one to every 20 rosidentß.

The Afghan Boundary Commission have discovered coal seams 18 feet to 25 feet m thiokness, covering a vast extent of country m that section of Asia.

Particularity m punotuation is peremptory on newspaper men m Germany. The"Hofer Tageblatt " lately said that a decoration had been conferred upon Count Von Holsfein. By an oversight an exclamation point instead of a period appeared at tho end of the sentence ; and for this tho authorities seized the whole issue and Bued tho editors for libel.

TELEGRAPHIC NEWS.

BRITISH AND FOREIGN.

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THE GOVERNMENT OF EGYPT.

Constantinople, May 1. In connection with the negotiations which are now proceeding regarding the future government of Egypt, it is announced that the Turkish Commis sioners have proposed that the British evacuation of Egypt shall be completed within two or three years at the most instead of five years, as proposed by Sir Drummond Wolft. The British Commissioner has communicated with the Foreign Office, and requested to be further instructed m the matter.

SERIOUS DISTURBANCE IN CRETE.

London, May 1. News bas been received from the Island of Crete that serious disturb ances have occurred between the Christian and Mahommedan popula tion, owing to the abduction of a Christian girl by the Turks. In the righting which has taken place several persons have been killed on both sides.

THE CRIMES BILL.

Liberal Unionists have agreed that voting upon the clause m the Crimes Bill permitting the change of venue to England shall remain an open question. The majority, however, approve of the clause. The Opposition are seeking to limit the operation of the Bill to three years.

GENERAL GORDON.

Some excitement has been caused by a fresh ieport that General Gordon is not dead. It is now stated that a British soldier who resembled Gordon was mistaken for him and killed.

PROPOSED RETIREMENT OF PARNELL.

Mr Parnell proposes to retire from the leadership of the Irish party, on the ground of ill-health.

AUSTRALIAN.

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THE PEARLING FLEET DISASTER.

Melbourne, May 2. The latest news from Perth shows the accounts of ihe disaster to the pearling fleet to be conflicting, and it is doubtful if the deaths exceed 300, and possibly they are less.

(Received May 3, 12.50 p.m ")

SCULLING CONTESTS.

Sydney, May 3 Deeble has arranged for a series of contests between the principal scullers, to take" place on the Paramatta river during January next. The first prize is to be with others m proportion.

POLITICAL.

The Government has announced that although it is unable to bring the session to a close as early as was anticipated it will not vary its pro gramme.

A MISTAKE.

Mblbookne. Muy o Nothing further has been heard re garding the alleged quarantine of the steamship Clyde at Albany. The statement is believed to be an error on the part of the Telegraph Department,

SPECIAL MEETINGS OF RATE PAYERS

SOUTH KAKiIA.

Tho annual meeting of ratepayers was held p.t tha Board's office, Jttuknia, on Mon'lf.y. Ve«"y few were present. — Mr | W. L. Allan occupied tho chair. — An! apoloay waa received from M; Ooßtcr, \ Chairman of the Bou;d, who w.n away , from homu aud uuable to be pruaent. — The niinutoa of tLe last auuiul meeting having been icead and confirmed, tho | balanca sheet and return of receipts and : expenditure were real as followo : — lIKOd>PTS. £ s. d. Cash m hand lsfc April, 1886 4"21 3 3 Receipts from all sjuroea 1096 1 8 £5817 411 IXPBNDITUBB. £ S d. On new roads and works ... '808 17 7 On repairing roads, mainten anoe, plantations, town i ship, etc 615 14 1 Oq working expenses, office, Interest, advertising, in surance, Clerk's salary collooting rates, small birds and general ex penses 307 10 8 On village settlement ac count leßs £25 for maintenance ... ... 149 17 9 Balance m Bank 3905 4 10 £6817 411 BALAFCK'SHEET FOR YEAR ENDING 318T MARCH, £ B. d. To balance m bank at com mencement year 4721 3 3 „ plant 39 16 0  interwt on deposit ... 206 0 0  plantations 2 15 0  new roads 127 7 6 .. email birds acoount ... 33 5 3  rates 686 13 0 „ Incidental receipts ... 5 0 £5817 4 11 £ i. d. By maintenance and repairs to roadß 402 1 10 „ Rakaia township ... 93 18 6 „ Interest on everdraft ... 10 6  plantations 124 13 9 „ advertising, printing etc 45 15 4  general expenses ... 75 1 3 „ Village settlement ... 17417 91 , uer roads and works ... 808 17 5 „ small birds & 7 10 „ rateo 16 3 11  Clerks salury 127 2 0 „ cash In bans 3905 4 10 £5817 4 11 AS3RTS. £ s. d. Plantations and gravol re uorvea 1640 0 0 buildings 250 0 0 office furnitore etc., ... 75 0 0 plant 50 0 0 accounts due from County ' Council 27 17 7 grass seed 26 0 0 " rates and Government sub sidy same as last year (six months) 750 0 0 oanh m hand 3905 4 10 £6734 2 5 LIABILITIES. £ B. d. Accounts current (about) ... 5 0 0 on maintenance aud other contracts 125 0 0 £130 0 0

Mr Allan movodfithe adoption of the balance-sheet.

Mr Windsor though that. at the laat meeting it wan resolved that tha expendi ture should be reduced, bat it appeared that it had been greater, for when tho Board had its own staff the expenditure for maintaining roads was £332 5), whilst this year tho cost was £402 la 10J.

Mr Allan stated that the roads wero now kopt m better order than formerly.

Mr Hardy seconded Mr Allan's motion, and stated that the present ay a tern was introducod by special desire of a nurabor of the ratepayers, Mr Taylor thought it would be adviu ablo to let the maintenance contracts m smaller blocks. Tho work had not been dono properly.

Mr Barcock also complained of the manner m which the contracts were being carried out and if more metal was not put on one might as well be m a ploughed field. He hoped it would be a recommen dation to the Board to enquire folly into the matter.

Mr Windsor complained of the Board not accepting tha lowest tender, In calling for tenders for the olerloal work some £25 might have been saved, and just lately for the sum of £1 saved, a contract had gone to the other end of the county. He thought the Village Bettlera should have the benefit of. such works.

Mr Tucker aa a member of the Board explained that with regard to accepting the present Clerk's tender, the Board had a'porfect right to do bo that and thoro wore tondcrs m aa high as £250.

Mr Windsor lnformad the meeting that unices the Board were very oareful the Village settlers would separate from the Board's district.

Mr Baroook also complained of the lowest oontraot not being accepted. Tho Board should keep tha contractors up to time. and not give so many extensions of time.

The Chairman stated that it wsb the custom of the Board when a contractor did not give satisfaction to blackball him from any farther work. The balance-sheet was put to the meet ing and adopted.

Mr laylor moved that it be a recom mendation to the Board that m the future tho maintenance of roads be let m contracts of about 10 or 12 miles each. Seconded by Mr Tucker pro forma, and carried.

Mr Hardy moved n vote of thanks to tho members of the Road Board for the pains they have takba m tho condnot of the affairs of the district. He referred eopeoially to the work done by the retiring memberp, Messrs Holmes and Tucker j tho former gentleman had been a member for some 14 years, and he much regretted that he would not stand again. Sacondod by Mr Windsor, and oarrled.

A. voto of thankß to tho obalr terminated ho proceedings.

MOUNT SOMERAS.

Tho annual meeting of Ratepayers of the Mount Sornors Road District was hold m tho Road Board Oilico yesterday. There wore about 12 ratepayers prosent, and Mr A. McFarlano, ft monitor of tho Board, occupied tho chair. Tho notice convening tho meeting, nnd tho minutes of the laßt two meetings of ratepayers having been read the Chairman submitted tho following balanco-Bheet :— KECEIPTS. t> , , £ b d Bank balance from last yoar 145 11 5 Subsidy on rates ... * ... 132 1 3 Rates on Crown Lands ... 19 7 9 Rates 482 10 3 Deposits on Contracts ... 18 0 0 Contribution to works ... 2G 710 Rents 36 1G 8 Rofuuds from Insurance Co. 110 Ovorpaid by Mr J. C. 8011... 0 7 8 Outstanding Cheques ... 12 17 0 Total £882 18 10 EXPENDITURE. £ 'S d On Main Roads 207 12 1 By Roads, Drains, and Bridges mi , 12* 810

Anama Poad B rnrd "^^J|^^^^^^^^^| tion Account ... Returning Officer Law Btnmpa B^^^^ Cleaning Office, Advertising, Deposits on Contracts returned, Stamps, Ro- • pairing roof; of Cottage, Cutting office fence, In- Biiranco, ftmall Birds Eggs . ... 53 16 3 Salaries, including keeping River For is m repair ... 14910 0 J. H. Carleton, cheques die honoured .4 0 0 Exchange on Cheques ... 014 0 Interest on Ovordruft , 14 6 Balanco at Bank 206 6 10 Total £882 18 10 The balance-sheet was adopted, In answer to a question from Mr W. McClimont, the Chairman stated that Mr Walker had been instructed to apply for power to soil the Road Board cottage and atable, and part of Reserve covered by the came. Mr McClimont thought that it was undesirable to sell the cottage, as- a large portion of the money would have to be paid to the Anama and Mount Hutt Road Boards, and that it would bo better to lot the place rot, . > Mr Edson said that Mr McOlimont could make any proposition he choße on the Bubject, by which the Board would-be guided. After some further di&cneßion oil the Bubject the matter dropped. In answer to a question by Mr Hood, the Chairman stated the sum of £172 Was still outstanding on this year's rate. Mr Hood thought that the Board exercised too much leniency m collecting the rates, and that it was an injustice to those ratepayers who paid promptly to have such a largo amount outstanding* Mr Edson said he was glad to hear the matter brought up at a ratepayers 1 meeting as it would help the Board greatly m the matter of outstanding rates. On the motion of Mr ilood, seconded by Mr if aston, votes of thanks were passed to the Board and Chairman for their services, and the meeting adjourned; -

THE UNEMPLOYED

Dumedin, May 2, Tha unemployed agitation la nob settled yet, and to day. a number of men waited upon Mr Colin Allan, steward of the village settlement system. About 100 men will be sent to the Catlln'a River Railway on Friday. They will receive free paeoages. About 30 have deoided to take up sections m two blocks of land, which have been set apart under the village homestead settlement soheme. Preference is to be given to those who deoide on this oourse.

The Premier wai alao communicated with to-day by Mr Solomon, Chairman of the Benevolent Committee, to whom tha men bad made application. He replied, expressing regret that married men were out of work, and said he would lay tho telegram* before the Minister of Pablio Works.

MRDOWIEON THE GOVERN MENT

Auckland, May 2. The Rev Mr Dowie, falth-healer, on Sunday delivered &n address on the prl* vilegea, duties, and responsibility of GhrbUans m regard to pablio affairs, Commencing with a denunciatory com mentary on the pulpit, he next Indulged m a tirade of abuse, and attacked the Ministry of New Zealand, from the Premier downwards, the latter more especially, m hia capacity of Minister of Eduoation, and urged hfs hearers to Insist on a change. That man who denounced the Bible, and cast it beneath his feet, was not fit to control the education of tho yiuth of the colony, and New Zealand, na a Christian country, should have a Ohrletian Premier. Mr Dowie made a violent attack on the Minister of Justice, and, winding up with a vehement tirade, said that a Jew and two Infidels were the Government of this Christian oouutry. Mr Dowie concluded by an onslaught on the Preßß, Baying he did not cure foe oritiolsm, and he denounced the new«« papers as vile, mercenary, and un scrupulous.

INTERPRIJYINCIAL NEWS.

Wellington, May 2. Mr J. Pond, Colonial Analyst, has for* wardad Superintendent Thompson his re port of an analysis of the atomaoh of the Rev, Benata Tangata, one of the viotimi of the Farnell poisoning case. The re* salts of the examination prove the entire absence of aoy mineral poison. The pro bable oanee of Illness, Mr Pond thinks, aroee froraa septic alkaloid, the symptom! of whioh are vomiting, diarrhooi, and prostration. The analyst thinks that partial cooking on several occasions of the meat h»Btenod putrefactive decompo sition, and says the continuous vomiting and dianhcoa preceding dea'h would almoat certainly remove any irritant poison from the stomach and intestines Mr Eavanagh, Village Special Settle ment Steward, has returned from a visit to some of the northern special settle ments, and brought with him samples of potatoes and apples grown by settlers. The potatoes, fine specimens of the Hobart variety, were grown at Hokiang* by J. White. The bnsh was standing on tho land m the m'ddle of Deoember, and as tho potatoes were planted m January, the Beacon for digging, Mr Kavanagh considers two orops oan be grown m a year. The settlers have fine orops of water melons, marrow, pump kina, cabbagai, &o

The Annual meeting of the Tramway Odrapany was held on Saturday. The balanoe-Bheet ah owed a profit of £3501 14b 6d on tho working account, equal to nearly 6£ per cent on tho capital invested. Blenheim, May 2. The Maoris fishing at tho Wairau bar yesterday oaptaied a seal six feet ten lcohea long. A Beal is an unheard of visitor on Marlborough shores. Ita oolor is grey, Inclining to white, with a bright yellow tingo on the belly. Unfortunately it was not taken alive;

Invekoaroill, May 2. A somewhat peculiar bankruptcy caae was disclosed to-day at the examination by the Assignee of Alexander Trotter, who had boon ndjudioated a bankrupt on the petition of the Commipsiouer of Grown. Lands, Otago, for rent claim of ruu 420. Debtor's father originally hold the run, but transferred it to one Mclotoah m 1884, MoTntosh forfeited the run a year after wards, and Government resolved to lease U, debtor being the purchaser at £103 per annum, upset being £10. Be had been enable, to pay tho last rent, and asked the Government to accept a (surrender cf tho run as they had done m Mrfntosh's and others' oaeesln the locality, but they refused and had him adjudicated bankrupt. He had no other liabilities and no aßsets, the sheep on the run not being there by hli authority. Keas, rabbits, and the low price of wool prevented him from onaking the run pay. Thero being only one creditor no quorum can be got for the meeting.

THE ASHBPRTON GUABPIAN, TUESDAY, MAY 3, 1887



BAILWAY TIME TABLE TbainB Abbivb at Abhbubton— From Ohrißt- fihuroh and the North, at 10.15 a.m. (express), 4.35 p.m., and 7.10 p.m. From Timaru, 10.45 a.m. From Dunedin and South, 5.27 ,ra. (express). From Mount Sowers, 10.5 ».m Trains Leave Ashbtjrton — For Christ* oharoh and North, at 7.10 a.m., 10.55 a.m., and 5.37 p.m. (express). For Dunedin and Sontb, 10.25 a.m. (express). For Timaru, 4.45 p.m. For Mount Soniers, 5.5 p.m.



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Wanted. i'.&TANTKD— \ respectable girl. For V V P Sf ticu'ars apply to Mrs Manhihb SannrferB 1 Buildings. 5 16 ANTED KNOWN. — That MRS V» VIEECU, Dressmaker, has Re- moved from Burnett street to premisoa m Cameron atreet, neat Post Office. TX/AN','ED Known -The Aohbnrton \V Qiii'.dnlic Anacmbly meets m Wednesday night, May 4fh at the Omtige Hall. Dancing at oight sharp. Aduiisßion: Gentlemen 2a, Ladies free. Mufiic by an effioient etrinj? band. By order cf (he Dance Committeo. 5 15 JUBILEE PUMPE l^.— Every portion J pnrchfißing 5b worth of Goof?s will be entitled to Ono Guess, (10a Two Guopscb, and 80 on) ns to the numbor of seeds contained m the Jubilee Pumpkin now on view m our window. — H. C. fc'EOEiw, Melford House. YSr ANTED known that HAVES & CO. ** havo Large fctocks on hand. For particuluis sco our advertisements m this paper. WANTED Known— We have a large assortment of Ladies' and Chil dron's Macintoshes, Ulsters, Jackets, Millinery, Dress Stuff, 800! 8, Clothing, &c. Cheapest firßt class Ooodß m Town. H. O. Segers, Melford llouso. WANTED known— l have juat opened up a useful assortment of house- hold Crockery, Ironmongery and Brußh- ware.— James McGregor, Grower, Etc, Tancted Street, opposite Arcade. WANTED Tenders for Ploughing about 60 Acres on Graham's Farm. Par- ticulars on application at this office, where Tenders must be sent m by SATURDAY next, addressed to the undersigned. — F. W. Bishop. 5 3 JUBILEE PUMPKIN PRIZE.— As we tJ intend making this a great success we have decided to double the numbor of Presents, making m all a total of about 300 to be given away. A lot of Jubilee Presents ]ust opened, (more m a few dajs) — H. O. SEGEIta, Melford House. WANTED the Public to look out for tho Ashburton Patent Jubilee Washing Machine. A groat success and no puff. Duo notice of a public trial will be given. Washing no more trouble.— Samuel Hardley, Inventor, East street, Ashburton. 4 310



HAVING taken tho shop adjoining our Drapery, have opened if for Men's Clothing and Boots, &<:. Splendid Assor'.ment of Overcoats, Waterproofs, Oilskins, &c. 155 Pumpkin Prizes to b given away Apprentices wanted for tho dressmaking.— ll. C, Pegbrs, Molford House. FAYAIID AND BLAYN PAPER SIXTY ycarß of great bucccss proclaim pureriority m the trentment of Violent Colds, Irritation of the Cl est, Aching, Sprain Sprains, Sores, Scads, Cornß, Bunion*, Sof Corns, etc. This medicine, tho property o which has been established more than half a century by thousands of enros, ia of an invalu- able use m many inflammatory diseases against which there are not many effl nclons remedies, and is therefore justly considered by a great number of onr moßt eminent physicians as the most active and least irritating agent m the bovo affections. In order to avoid counterfeiting, Messre Fayard and Blayn'B signature haß to be required on every roll of paper and on the box. Wholesale 80, Rue Bnint-Merri, Paris (France) and sold by all Chemists m the olonies. THE SECRET OF SUCCESS. THE "SECRET OF SUCCESS," a new invention, is brought before tho public, and commonds f uecesa. A sco>o of abominable imitations nro immediately introduced by tho unscrupuloup, who, m copying the original closely enough to deceive the public, and yet not bo exactly as to infringe upon legal lights, exerciee an ingenuity that, emnloyed m an original channel, could sot tail to secure reputation and profit. TO THE WIVES AND MOTHERS OF ASHBURTON AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC CF NEW ZEALAND. In presenting to tho public of Aahburton tha maivellons ETE&M WABHER, I believe I am conferring a boon of incalculable worth-pnj every wife and mother in.th^-besUii'uJJiuldi on whom that, mos^ • isa^fiwft^ilu^ttcftt.>bf j every . h.oueeli&ltt dev.(ttye,i .ktiojwv^an^h, fth'orto '^dKp£jd'ed)r'as : ,\wAsbihg -/slpfcli^^w-^gicy/^de. ■SSrfpHo'i^./,':^''.' v: .■"':"*". >■»«{-? '\-''r**V--"-''''***^.'v~T«' r * ■ -yßy,'ihe!O«©>f this Mftj^W|iTSJß"MS?aßtdfnl- ; itibd Blavi^jv«>rkß -^r^^JlsJ^^yjjdrrDtitaf ! -dstfajfßryJ'imd madc'a^^piirKCof 'jpfeasu'rablo : :The;?uueqnal!ea qualities which it rposseseßs' of thoroughly bleaching tho clothes, giving thum an unparalleled whiteness, and ita harmless adion upon delicate and colored fabrifß, render it peculiarly useful and popular. The saving qualities of the Machine nro quite m keeping with its other mciitorious features. Any person who will givo it a. prac- tical lest will bo unquestionably convinced that from an ECONOMICAL standpoint it is uneurpaseed and unequalled. Tho conburap- tion of fnol 5b moterially reducd. The saving c fleeted m this item alone will m one year equal tho price of the Machine. As it only entai'B the consumption of two-thirds tho amount of soap uoed m tho ordinary way of washing, this icem of economy is st»lf-evidont to every person-. The greatest ouviug, how- ever, is elf octed m ths wear and tear of the clothes. Every intelligent individual knows that tho use of the washboard wears ths various fabrics more thin anythiDg elso and as tho marvellous Steam Washar rende»s its use absolutely unncccsoary, ai.d thereby ob- viatea almost entirely the necessity for • clothes mending, 1 Ha saving qualities m this particular will be at ouco apparent and appre- ciated. But all its saving qualities it a financial character are olipsca, and d« indlo into insig- nificance, when we take into consideration tho frail, delicate, and weakly condition of thousands of wives and mothers who are forced to tax their energies and waßte their limited strength m the old way of washing; but who may by the upo of its magical pro- pert'eß, do tho work without any fatigue to their feeble bodies, and with infinite satisfac- tion and pleasure to their mindß. Thiß, moro than any dcs-ire or expectation on the part of the- invento to muko money out of the article, wob tho prims object ha had m view. From tho marvellous results obtained from its use, however, and tho unbounded and enthusi- astic commendntiona from eveiyone having used i t since its introduction to the public, as tho annexed list of mimes of persons who have purchased tho machine and are willing to testify to its merits, will fully attest, the advertiser has deemed it wise, ia order to place this incomparable article of household use more prominontly before the intelligent people of the district, to give the postal address of a fsw of the buyers, m order that an unpreju- diced and entirely impartial opinion of ita intrinsic value, may bo readily obtained by anyone deeirouß of getting such information from actual users and purchasers, who will undoubtedly be best calculated to give a just estimate of its value. Mrs Herbirt, Sonfield 'Mr M. Bruce, Soaficld Mr Colliaon, Seafiold Mr D. Robh, Linriston Mr G T. Marriott, Ashburton Mr T. Claridpo, Ashburton Mr W. '<.' harlton, Ash burton Mr Bradbiry, Aehborton Mr H. Hudson, Elgin Mr J. Lloyd, Ncwlands Mr E. Thomas, Wnkanui Mr A- Frisby, Ashburton Forks Mr k. O! apman, Willowby Mr G Grlce, Willowby Mr J. Williams, Willowby Mr J. Hcarn, Baling Mr A. McLcod, Tinwald Mr W. Andeison, Flemington Mr C. C. Fooks, Alforri Forest Road Mr Peler Lownie, Wakanui Mr William Browne, Wakanui Mr J. Johnstonn, Trovorton Mr Cluyr'cß Ward, Ashburton Mr Wiiliaui Bayließ, Ashburton Mr Charl(B Fowkc, Aehburton Mr Androw Dawson, Wa'orton Mr Ji hn Small, WhcsUstono Mr J, H. CarUon, Mount Somora Mr J. Tucker, Ashburtoii Mr T. U. Jones, Ashburton Mr Roycmft, ltaknii Mr Button, Methvcn Mr Maginnis, Methvon Mr h X. Androwes, Ashb'ir jsn' 1 Mr B. Lowe, Willowby Mr J. W. Silcock, Ash burl on Mr J. Canning, Aahburton Mr J. Kingsbury, Chortaey Mr McAnnally, Kyle Mr J. Primmer, Uakaia Mr J. Wheeler, Willowby ( Mr J. Osborno, Willowby i Mr J. Dunn, Flemington -, Mrs .Nevill, Ashbarton * Mr J. Doyle, Ruapuna . * Mr A. Gibson, Tcuiiika * Mr Crowe, Tomuka 1 Mr . Mcltne, Central Hotel I Mr B. Baker, Ashburton E Mrs Uellcns, Ashburton \ Mr J. Harris, Aehburton ( And 801 othorß. r It dotß away with wet feet, paiD .. ifcr, j Eiratt, bnoV, and breast, and does n .' Uuy't j washing m 2 hours, and makes yon . aa°' '.n\ 3ven on washing day, ; F. FEMIMA^ i SOLE AGENT d I



NOTJCIfi TO THR LADIES OF ASHBUIITON. MBS PAULING hns REMOVED lo WALTON COTTAGIf, Gukkn Lan% Hamphtbad 145 NEW ZEALAND CLOTHING FACTORS" THE NEW GOODS FOR THE SUMMER SEASON ARE NOW OPENED OUT The oclc is THE LARGEST & BEST SELECTED IN THE TOWN, And tho variety of Style and Pattornß m Meu's, Youtha', and Boys' Clothing lniivea nothiDp to bo desired. .Phouaands of Mop'« and Uoys Suits, neweHt Btylca. Troupers and Tronseru I «nd Vests manufactured of Now Zealand Tweeds. Evory gnrruen warranted shrunk Jvorcpats, Waterproof Coats and Legg^ge m great variety Hats, comprising every now etyJi *yora OhiJtlrou's Jersey Suits, Childr '■ Men- . of- War Suits Geutl9mou'fl Hoßiery, Scarvc& Oxford , .■legntta and White Shirtq Uuga, Portmanteaus, and Travelli y . Bogs < <'ho celebrated WERTHEIM S^v/iNG MACHINE. Time Payments. N,Z, CLOTHING FACTOBF,



HORSE COVERS, HORSE COVERS. J. HESELTINE, SADDLER, BUIiLOCK'S ARCADE, ASHBURTOi AND AT T I N VV A L D. T" HAVE determined to give better valne i In HORSE COVERS than any ofchor m the trade m Canterbury, having IMPORTED DIRECT, CANVAS of a superior mako for Covets. I have also JUST LANDED, a largo Shipment of all kinds of SADDLER/"-'., per b.o. Talnni, from tho beet ftnglij^ manufacturers, which I am pre '.red to sell at pticea not to be beateu. I have m Stock evory deat .ijit'.ou of Saddlery to eeleot from. Oaeh Customers liberal?,." 5 ' .lealt Hlfcheat Oaßh Price for Jidrao LJ Tho old motto — , Tse B&si is ihb "Ibleapew, 34.100



•7 X Victoria House. IN Consequence of Requisite Alterations to Promises, which will afford grentir facilities for conducting our rapidly increasing business, it has been fourd necessary to Greatly Reduce our Stock within the next few weeks. Lurge and liberal Reductions are now made m every Department. Holders of Glassware Gift Coupons are requested to present the same as ofttly aB convenientlto^enable the (lift Distribution to be satisfactorily clobcO. DIMANT~& COE, GENERAL DRAPERS, CLOTHIERS, &c, Eaßt and Tnncred streets, Ashburton. To Meet the Times. W. DAVIS, Cabinetmaker, &c. INTENDS to SELL FURNITUBE of nil kinds nt Prices NEVER BEFORE HEARD OF. Note the Address-— FURNITURE MANUFACTORY,. EAST STKEET SOUTH, ABH BUKIW. ' 5M mH X PREMIER COLONIAL COMPANY OANTERBUPY BRANCH. •:STARUf-ED 1859. "^^^^^^^^CAPlTAL t 1000.0P FIRE AND MARINE. RISKS, A^p-:RJ^l^ : %^l^i|^&&}-^ CROPS ACCEPTED .-^W^W^^^^^WJ^l^^^ r^giaggteiE^^oßEKTs /•r ''•>;■'..- : * • •"' ' 13 A CASH PURCHASER OF Wheat, Oats, aud^other Farm Produce. Offers STORAGE FACILITIES on Advantageous Terms. Has l ±or Sale, — GOLDEN TARES, CAPE BARLEY, PLOUGH SHARES (all eizoe). SEED WHEAT, OAT P,". BABLJIY, CLOAEBP, COCKSFOOT, BYEGR RAPE SEED, COBNBSACKS, SEAMING TWINE. COOPER'S SHEEP DIP, Acknowledged to bo THE BEST IN THE MARKET. ~ W. PATCHING 1 ! tent,;tarpaulin, flag, and horsecloth manufactuber. a large stock always on hand of tents of all sizes calico, duck, twill, and canvas. Manilla Bopo,^Plough Linen, Fishing Linoß/CloUioa andg(it«tdon;Linoß. IRON AND WOODEN BLOCKS, Special attention is called to tho wollaeaortod STOCK OF^REAPER AND BINDER CANVASES, All made on tbo Premises. Battenß" snd C(invoß[|kept m ptock, and repairs promptly executed. TnrpnuHi)s from 62x^8 to 24 x SO^alwayß m stock. Oilakin Clothing made on tho Premises. . MABQDEES ;from 12 x 24 to 25 x 65 ON HIRE. Allj Ordeus by Letter ob Telegram PnoairrLY Attended to. W- PATCHING 10861 EAST STREET, ASHBURTON.



FAMILIES- WAITED ON FOB OBDEBS WEEKLY. Goods delivered m any part of town and suburbs. "War. BAYLIS, East Stiiekt.



MRS MAN HIRE, . Si^pOy : GDQDi - pf ' atP •■^;^?-4p?dnß,;ii«4leß' arid j&Wiaren? * • tJlptbiqg \h varlet^-w'i^^^Pja^e^ for'lnhpecii«»^-«t^- • .; &^y; • :^'r?'- .. . i-ifwrtl Rie^adreea-' >:../ .;^-v, .- -• ■ • ,vfc v^-ISAtnSDERS 1 BUILDINGS, Opp'Jßi'to Railway Strtion. CAUTION TO POACHERS. IN consequence of so much Poaching ©1 Trout from tho Lagmhor Creeks, ) hereby give notice that anyone' found s« doing will be proßocutod ; and further tha a roward of £20 will bo paid to an] person who will give Bwch informatioi aa jhall lead to the conviction of sue! offenders. DONALD McLEAN, H°3S Lagmhorj CAUTION. IT Having been established to my satis- faction that certain unscrupulous persons are substituting my Labol for their own on an inferior article of E3RBAL SEEK The public are cautioned against purchas- ing such inferior article. Orderß direct to myself will receive prompt attention, and to meet tho times and having increased my plant I am now able to supply customers with my Tonic Herbal Beer at tho Reduced Price of Is 3d PER DOZEN. After this notice any person using my name or labol will bo proscotKed. T, HOULT Mooro Btroet, Asbburton. 2 146 TRY miPATKICO NEW SEASON'S JAM. SPECIAL NOTICE. "IT-IRKPATRICK'S NEW SEASON'S j\_ JAM is made from NBLSON GRUWN FRUIT, and boilod within a few hours after the fruit lian boon gathered. It thus retains most of tho natural flavor of the fresh fruit. KIRKPATHICK'S NEW SEASON'S JAM is the most delicious prcsorvo m tke market. Donot bo porauadofl to buy tlieap and ioferi brands Jam, Iho remains of old stock, which must bo fold nt any prico but ASK for KIRKPATRICK'fi I NEW BEASOiN JAM, and soe that you get it. THE BEST IS ALWAYS THE CHEAPEST. Kirkpatrick's New Season am is the best. CAUTION. None is genuine unless our nuino m stamped on each tin, and him our registered Trade Mark "Lord Nelson', on the labol S* Kirkpatrick & Co, MANCTACTUBEKS, ElgC'W JSJS,