The Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. SATURDAY, JULY 3, 1887. THE MEMBER FOR AKAROA.

The retirement of Mr Montgomery from political life, owing to a serious affection of the heart which has rendered it necessary for him to absiain from all excitement, is news that will be read with general regret throughout the colony, alike for the tact and for its cause. Mr Montgomery, though not a brilliant debater nor possessed of any remarkable gift of oratory, was neverthe less a speaker to whom both tbe House and the country always listened with respect, the member for Akaroa being a moderate-minded thinking man who never talked for talking's sake, and who had always something sound and sensible to say when he essayed to speak. He had not sufficient dash and recklessness to make him a good leader, and m political warfare rather took the place of a heavy gun battery than of a light cavalry brigade, and a? such was often capable of admirable service to his own parly by reason of the weight of metal he was able to direct against their opponents. But he had still better qualities than that. He was al ways a thorough and staunch ally, and a generous foe, and his name was a synonym for honesty and integrity. Difter from him as many did, and do, m political views, no one ever ventared to suspect him of preferring his «wn interest to that of the country he served so well, and from all sides of the House the regret will be general that he is to take his place within it no more. And the regret of his quondam fellow ; members, as that ot his many friends ' and admirers m all parts of New Zea land, will be all the keener that his re tirement is caused by a circumstance which indicates that his constitution suffered, m all probability not a little from the harass and excitement of public life. Is this doubted? Then let the doub'.er consult the roll of members of Parliament for the last twenty years and we think the doubt will be dispelled, for the mortality among, them is so remarkable as to indicate that political life takss heavy toll of the forces of physical life, Though not by any means a young man, Mr Montgomeiy is yet not by any means an old one, and though he does wisely to listen to the connsel of his physicians it is to be hoped that we shall yet have him ior many years among us. Nay, is it not possible that though the turmoil of the Represen tative House may be too exciting for him, he may yet be able to serve his country m the calmer atmosphere of the Upper Chamber ? If so, there can be no question that the very first name submitter* to His Excellency for a call to the Legislative Council should be that of Mr William Montgomery.

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Volunteers are reminded that the first Go vernment inspection parade for this quarter will be held on Tuesday, sth inst., m drill order. Staff-Sergt. -Major Jones has been in structed to attend this parade.

We draw the attention of our readers to the announcement of the Anniversary Tea Meeting m the Tinwald Hall on Wednesday evening next, m oonneotion with the Presby terian Church. Arrangements have been m hand for some time to eniure success m the culinary department and for the musical programme. The Revs R. F; Garbett, D. idoNiool,. It, Stewart and Mr Sawlo have kindly promised their eervioes as speakers. An attraotive Bale of work will precede the publio meeting, and given good weather a large gathering may be expeoted.

A telegram 1 from Wellington m the "Press" of to-day states: — It is now asserted on pro fessed authority that Parliament will not bo called together before the middle of Ootober.

A lull-blooded Indian, thiity-ainc years old, bas been ordained a deacon m tbe ijProtestant Epiaoopdl Church 'at Minneapolis. In his examination he failed upon only one

•jueition,

A footoall matoh was played on the Sports ] Ground this afternoon between the Ashbur ton High Sohool and the Melville House Sohool, Christohuroh. The matoh resulted m a win for the local team for five points to three. The soores being Ashburton two goals (one being from the field) and Melville House Sohool one goal. An ordinary meeting of the Loyal Ashbur ton Lodge, 1.0.0. F., M.U., was held m the Lodge room on Friday evening. There was an unusually large attendance of members, and a considerable amount of routine business gone through. The Anniversary Committee reported having made arrangements for carry* ing out the oonoert and dance on the Bth inst., whioh is to be of a promenade nature, and from the interest and energy taken m the matter by the members the affair promises to be a great success. Three candidates were initiated and two proposed for admission. A meeting of the Hampstead School Com mittee was held m the eohoolroom last even ing. Present— Messrs F, T. Mayo (chairman), Fawcett, Lamb, G. W. Andrews, J. Hunt, A. Orr, and C. Baker. The Chairman reported that he had, m accordance with the wish of the Committee, rented a piece of ground for the boys as a play ground. The master's re port was read and adopted. The Secretary was instructed to oonvey a vote of thanks to the teaohers who attended to the children at the Jubilee pio-nio. General minor matters were dealt with and small accounts passed for payment. The meeting then adjourned.

A meeting of the School Committee of the newly-Btyled district of Mayfield (late Upper Rangitata) was held m the main Bchool, Mayfield, on Thursday, Jane 30th, at 6 p.m. Members present : — Messrs J. McLauohlan, J. li. Ohristensen, R. Matheson, H. Gorbety, T. Corbett, D, Kell.ahan, and J. Goskerie (chairman). The minutes oi the last ordinary meeting and speoial meeting wero read and oonflrmed, — Correspondence was read from the Board of Education stating that the name of the School Distriot had been altered "viz, from Upper Bangitata Distriot to Mayfield Distriot." The Committee at this atage endorsed the action of the chairman of Committee, (viz. re alteration of name of distriot) which was>uggested by him. — After the ordinary business had been transacted, it was deoided that Mr J. L. Cbristensen superintend the ploughing of the main school ground prior to planting it with trees, an<f that Meßsrs B. Matbeeon and J. MoLauohlan superintend the ploughing of the side-school ground: Mr Smith, the master, promised the Committee he would plant the fences of the main school ground with gorse, gratis, — The meeting then terminated. . '

An editor onoe, m attempting to compli meat a general as a '•battle-scarred veteran, 1 ' was made by the typos to oall him a " battle* soared veteran," In the' next issue, the mistake was so far corrected as to style him a " bottle. scarred veteran." ' "' i

Extensive deposits of lime are said to have been found m the Oroydon Hills (Gore dis triot). ;

News was received m town this 'morning that a house at the corner of the Winohmore road and the Lauriston road, and ocoupied by Mr Bobinson, was burned down about mid night last night. Nothing was saved, and the inmates with difficulty escaped. Particulars to hand are very meagre, but it is stated that the fire was first discovered by a boy who was awakened by a smell of smoke. ; Egress by the Idoor was shut off, and the? inmates were compelled to esoapß by the window, one of the children being somewhat severely out by broken glass. . ;

A week of special evangelistic services, m; whioh the Primitive Methodists, Salvation : Army, Baptists, and Wesleyans will unite, is announced to begin on Monday evening'in the Wesleyan Church, Ashbmton. When you tell a secret to a friend remember your friend has a friend, and that you friend's friend has .a friend. : ,

An old Maori named Hautu has set up m business for himself as a " faith-healer " at Tauranga, and sick natives are said to be travelling grest distances to attend the, mission.

In the Victorian Parliament the other' day Mr Gaunson expressed the Bentiment that a Coalition Ministry was a civil conspiracy between two politioal parties to go whacks m the Bpoils.

The largest pyramid— that of Oheopsr-has a base equal to the area of Leicester Square^ London, and a height of 452 feet. It is com posed of four million ton's ol stone, and oc cupied 100,000 men during 20 years, equal to an outlay of forty millions Bterling. It would now cost four millions sterling, at the oontraot price of Is Cd per cubic foot.

According to a report just issued from headquarters of the Salvation Army, it appears that during 1886 as many as 148,200 persona m the United Kingdom professed conversion at the penitent forms of the Army." There were held during the year no lesß thaW half a million, indoor services, and 345,800 open air meetings m the United Kingdom. A Mataura farmer, according to the " Ensign," has had hiß faith m the contract system strengthened by a recent experiment of employing men on wages. He set some hands digging potatoes. In half a day two men dug four baga, and five men the next day succeeded m achieving fourteen bags. He then let the work to one man at 6d a bag and he dug away at the rate of twelve and thirteen bags a day. •■■< ■■■.■■••>

A statement has appeared to the effect tint Mr Oliver Dalrymple, the "bonanza farmer of Dakota," will this spring put m 32,000 aores of wheat. In his opinion, Dakota will, next fall, give to the world a bulk of whaa* that will " surprise the wildest speculators."

A correspondent supplies the " Mark Lane Express " with the following details respect ing the extraordinary produoe of a ewe, the property of Mr Dark, of Chevening, near Sevenoaks, Kent. In 1871 a ewe lamb was taken as a pet. In 1873 she brought up two lambs ; 1874, three ; 1875, three ; 1876, three ; 1877, three ; 1878, thre e; 1879, had four and brought up three ; 1880, two ; 1881, two ; 1882, two; 1883, one; 1884, one ; 1885, one; and 1886 had one by her side.

An old colored woman, who has been gradually turning white for several years, has just died at Howell, m Miohigan. The greater part of her body was at last a healthy lily white. Her grandfather was a Guiana man, and her ancestors was full blooded negroes bb faraa is known. The natural color of the woman was quite dark, even for her raoe, and there was nothing peculiarly noticeable about it until she waß quite advanced m, years, 

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THE MEMBER FOR AKAROA.

MR MONTGOMERY RETIRES FROM

POLITICAL LIFE.

[SPECIAL TO " CHRISTOHCBCH TELBGBATH."] Akaboa, July 1.

. .Mr Montgomery announces . that he shall not seek re-election at Akaroa, or elsewhere. His medioal advlsera have in formed him that he must give np political life, or auything causing excitement, Mb heart being seriously affected. Thrnewß was received late last night by the " Mail," which publishes a letter to the electors from Me Montgomery. i■ ; ' ChRKTCHUROH, Jaly 1.

I -Mr McGregor, Mayor of Akaroa, is a candidate for the vacant seat., He generally approves of Mr Montgomery's views.

ELECTION GOSSIP

Auckland, July 1.

It ia understood that Mr Lake will not contest the Wai pa election, being content to leave the field to Major Jackson. The only candidate spoken of In oppo sition to Sir Maurice O'RorVe atManakan ia Mr S. S. Oaborne. :

Mr Mitohelson aonounoea that he is a candidate for Eden. In a farewell ad dress to the electors of Maradon he says that the present position of the oolony iB such that it behovea every man, who has Its true interest at heart, to assist, by every, means m hia power m plaoing the country m the hands of those who are capable of bringing it back to a sound financial con dition ; It is understood that Mr S. Vaile will be a candidate for a city seat m the interests of financial and railway reform; It 1b stated that Mr Jackman, Mr Pahi, and Mr Oalbeek Kemp will cintest the Rodney seat.

Mr Whitby addresaed a mnting to nlghk, stating his policy to be freetrade and retrenchment. A vote of conßdence waa paeeed at the close of tho addresß. :

INTERPROVINCIAL NEWS.

Auckland, Jnly 1. The estate of the late Monsignor Fyneu is estimated to .amount to £10,800. . . •A person, repre'enting himself as. the Hon G. N. Oarzon, member for South port, England, bus been expelled from the Northern 01 ab, having failed to establish his identity.

Gisborne, July 1.

In the libel aotion to-day, Baldwin, v proprietors of the' 1 * Herald" (claim £600), a speoial jury found for defendants with coats on the highest scale. The alleged libol waa coatalned m a statement that Baldwin wa9 aotlog m an unbecoming .manner m being the nominal plaintiff m obstructive litigation against the Harbor Board, and also that he interrupted the proceedings of the Board when drunk. \ ' Wbllinqionj July 1.

Messrs Johnston and do. have been; adviaed by cable that the China NAvl£a-' tion Company's steamer Woosung left Foo Chow for Wellington direct yesterday with the fallowing cargo : — Dunedin 400 Auckland 600, Nelson 375, Napier 160, Lyttelton 280 tons. ; ■ In tho Bankruptcy Court this morning! Hia Honor Mr Justice Richmond said that the manner m which the penal and penalty clausei of the present Bankruptcy Act had been drafted showed not dnly carelessness but want of brain power on the pairt of thoie concerned. ' . . ; ' DuNfiDitr, July 1.

At a meeting of creditors of G. Joaohim to-day the bankrupt explained that he filed on account of his liability as a share bolder m the British and New Zealand; Mortgage Company. He had paid £2400 m shares, and liable was for nearly £10,000 , Bis losses had been made on property, and lnoluded £3000 m Lees Btreet, £4000 on Te Anao, and £2100 on the Minaret runs, £1000 on other property, and £1300 on the We3tport Coai Oompany shares.' The bankrupt was allowed hi? fuiffaiture. i

At a meeting of the creditors of Thomas Bracken, a resolution was passed sympa thising with him on the loss of his posi tion on the "Herald," and making no claim on his personal effeois.

SKIN MARKET

Mesßfs H. Matson and Go. report upon the akin market for the week end ing July lab, as follows : — On Friday we held our weekly Bale of aheap skfos and wool. Owing to the very unfavorable weather the entry was not a very large one, and the woolaoourera, being; unable to dry their woo), aro not very keep purchasers for the present, and although fair prices were obtained there was not euch good competition an at previous Bales, but with fine weather setting m we may expect a further advanoa m prices. We sold oroaabred skins at 23, 2s lid, 3i, 3s 4d, to 3s 7d ; njerinoeß, Is lOd, 2s 7d, 2s 81, 23 lid. For the future our sales will be held fortnightly. The next sales will bB on. Friday, July 15kh,

TIME AND BEAUTY

■1 )■:• ■..■ - >». , ■ • • The following exquisite little moroeau is from the pen of Mr Austin Dobson :— " The rose m the garden slip'd her bud, And she laughed m the pride of her youthful blood, . . : As she thought of the gardener standing by — •He ia older how — he Boon will die.' The fall rose wax'd m the warm June air, And she spread, and spread, till her heart lay bare, , ; And she laughed again as she heard his tread ~' He is older now — he will soon be dead IV But the breeze of the morning-blew and found The leaves of the blown rose Htrew'd on the

ground, And he dame at noon, that gardener old, And raked them softly under the mould. And I wove the thing to a random rhyme, < For the rose ia Beauty— the gardener, Time."

THE CONVICT HALL.

I The following is telegraphed to the v Gtago Daily Times " by its Auokland > dorresjlondent :— By far the most m terefcting prisoner detained wilhin the walls of Mount Eden Gaol is the prisoner Thomas Hall, flia : quick, intelligent jglanoe, and the habitual look of hopelees woe-J-indetorlbably hopeless woe — on his .face at once interest the moat casual observer. Thoße who have come m con tact with him m prison believe that he will not long survive. He is a perfect martyr to asthma, which very muoh inter feres with his rest. Already the oonviot haaVdeyeloped into an "old soldier," aud i [has various little tricks for attempting to ''Soamp" his allotted task. He com plains that he han fewer privileges than were allowed to him while at Lyttelton, aud seems to think that a person .of his apoial position should be allowed a greater latitude than the common herd. He is tllowcTd to recqjvd letfjerp from his relatives once every three months, and I under stand that bath his wife and his aged mother have written to him.

TELEGRAPHIC NEWS.

BRITISH AND FOREIGN.

; ; ; [rbutze's telegrams— copyright.]

REPRIEVE OF NIHILISTS.

LoNDoft, Jane 30. Fifteen of the Nihilists condemned to death for the attack on the life of the Czar have been reprieved and trans ported to Siberia* ■•.-.-. .■.-,., ,«.,

THE PRINCES IN IRELAND.

The cordial reception 'of the Princes m Ireland is increasing.

THE EGYPTION CONVENTION.

In the House of Commons this afternoon Mr Smith, replying to a question, stated'; tfcjiat her^ Majesty's Government believe the Sultan will ratify the Anglo-Turkish Convention regarding Egypt. ., ,■;. / < >,• v -y-

THE CROWN PRINCE.

The Crown Prince of Germany is suffering from a severe cold/ and -his throat is acutely 6ongeste£ ''f)tl Me* Kenzie has removed the greater portion of the formation. . -.. ... ■_" ; ; k. The third operation on the Crown Prince has been more successful} and the medical reports are reassuring.

SUGER.

Lord Salisbury receive^ a (lerjtttatioo agaij^t-thesugai^pumi^s^^i'..'^^, ..,

BULGARIA.

'It ik'reportaa th^Nhe^Sobrartge Wilt elect Prin ce Ferditfantf Id' the Bulgarian tprotie.. .-■ ;.:;_■.:"; :^\^.';: v " ■;.;*':

SCULLING MATCH.

Bubear easily defeated Ten Byck iff a Worcesiib Massachusetts..,..,,, , A iy .., ,. ; ...

MURDER OF A SEAMAN.

The trial of the captain, mate and two seamen of the skip Lady Douglas, on a charge of kill trig a Majay, seaman named Hassen;dU?jng the voyage; from Shark's Bay) Wisteria 'Australia,^ to London, has.^esuUedia^the four pri soners being : Bfefatec(ce ! d:'t6 death. Tha jury, m bringing- \n their verdict, re coramended^jtie-prispTiers to mercyi

COLONIAL ITEMS.

, Yhe Hastings (New^mly borough loan of has Been withdra#h from the Marked onWy^iab-living. beferi subscribed. /;,* Sir William FUzherbertWrSturn to New Zea]and,..^."V^n^p^er k.r, ..-.? : The {mpVial'F|sdera^6ii|^sg§J^|Kgl entertain, Sir?H, Holland ;an& .JJJEjyfr Stanhope at a banquet on the JthinsiL Lord Rosebery will preside! w>* V«3?? The Melbotirne Tramway Company's loan,of .£200,0,00, at 4% per cept, i* anuounced: The mihimiimls fi^d.At ana tenders will be opened ob the 7th inst. "" Sir Graham Berry and Lord Rose bery are asking the TfeMii^ifoCa grant of ;£6©oo for Exhibition purposes. It is expected 'that ?/Princes and others m India-^jrill subscribe about to'th^funds of the thipeifal 'Institute "\ / -"■■';; '..'^ ■'••»/'* -';; .3 Mr j. F. Levien/formerly: Mirjis^t :^f Mines and Agriculture ?orvVictoria/Ve tunris to the colony, pta 'Frisco, on July 25th. /■/,;»»? .■;:^/,U-.:> . 1 a<j

TENDERS.

(Received July 2, ll.Boa.rn)

.■'■;■<■:'. ;,-./• ;■•• ...» liQ»po» t ,July 1. Tenders are-|p.vUe.d iito- the 7th ihsf r for the debentures of the Melbourne: Tramway Trust -to -the amount of bearing interest at 4% per cent. The minimum has been fixed at lOS-

INDIAN t PRINCES.

A Number of Indian Princes now visiting England were presented to the Queen at Windsor Castle yesterday.

IRISH CRIMES BILL.

In the House of Commons last night the Hon W. H. Smith's motion that the discussion on the Irish Crimes Bill should be closed finally on Monday next, was adopted bjr a^tyrge majority. The Radical and 1 members left the House m a body, their amendment* not being moved. The report of the Committee of the whole was adopted.

UNKNOWN

It is reported that the Forte has ap plied for further delay m the ratification of the Egyptian Convention.

THE NEW HEBRIDES.

In the Commons to-day' Sir J, Fergusson, Under Secretary for Foreign Affairs stated that the remarks made m England; on {subject, $fc the New Hebrides had not so far expedited negotiations, but he still hoped the discussion would shortly be concluded and the withdrawal 61 the French from the New Hebrides be arranged.

ENGIiAND^ikD ITIIM

,„■■, r « ■.••.- Rome, JTuly 1. * Sfceakirig in' Parliament-to-day Sigfedic Crispi, Minister of the Interior, stated* that a complete understanding exists; between England and, Italy upon all questions affecting the latter, and addedi that the interests of Italy and England! m Egypt were m common.

A USTRALIAN.

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REVENUE RETURENS.

The New South -Wales revenue* re , turns published to-day show an increase since October last of ,£166,947, the increase for the year being nearly £500,000, of which the chief items are land £182,700, excise £11,800. The Railway Department shows a de crease of £ 19,500, Customs a decrease °f ;&4300. The Telegraph Depart ment also shows a falling off m re* venue.

! The Gepman Government is said to be tfa»< proprietor of a truly wonderful balloon. Th« • " Augsburg Gazette, m an aooount of certain i experiments recently made with it m the ■ j neighbourhood of Metz, declares 4hat it •»»' be steered against the wind, that it can be» stopped and kept m a stationary poiition' when required, and that its sp»ed is at leaatt four times as great as that of an expreW train. The constructor of tbia marvellour machine, is, it appears, a German engineer* named Welker, who is at present settled ia> America. He h«s sold the invention to tti«r German Government fox £50,000 down Qf}9 ft life annuity of considerable amount*

THE WEATHER.

The following is the meteorological report at .Alford Station for the week ending July Ist, 1887 :—

Rainfall during June— -Alford Foreat, 8 75 inoheß ; Alford Station, 768 inches.

rfIJE ASHBORTON GUAKDIAN, SaTUHDAX, JULY 2, 1887.



High Shade. m Date, low high Sun. State of weather. Saturday 28* 60- 85- Fine, E Sunday 27* 42- 42- Snow, SM,, Monday 17* 46* 46- Snow, calm " Tuesday 25- 43' 64- Fine, oalm yfed'day 19* 45- 65- do do Tbiir'day 28* 59' 88- do do Friday 29- 47* 75- Showers, S.W.



Wanted. WANTED an intelligent Youth for office. Apply Wilding and Lewis. Solicitors 7 16 WANTFD—A Good General Servant. App'y Mks Randbll's Registry Office. "TTT ANTED by a respectable Young V V Man (five years last situation) position as Bookkeeper- Moderate salary. Apply D.D , office of this paper. 7*l ß WANTED KNOWN— That a Temper ance Tea Meeting will be held m the Wesleyan Church on TUESDAY, sth July. Tickets, Is each. Tea at half-past 5. All are invited. 7 5 WANTED KNOWN. —That MRS MEEOH, Dresßmakor, has Re- moved from Burnett street to premises m Cameron street, next Poßt Office. WANTED TO oELL, 5000 Fruit Trees, Rhubarb, &c. t one, two and three years old, at cheap rates ; also, House and Property For Sale. Terms easy — W. Thomas, North-Eaßt Belt, Aehburton. 198 PUMPKIN PRIZES — Tho Monster X Jubilee Pumpkin contained 496 seeds. Signed, E J. Paul, R. Elston, J. Scaly WHY;go to'Christchoreh to purchnse your Fanoy Goods, etc., when you can get them quite as choap ac H. M. Jones', corner of East and Burnett streets. PUMPKIN PRIZES— AIt guesses from part 400 to 583 are Prizes, guesses for 400 on Tickets higher than 1276 are out of it,— Melford House, WANTED Known -Ashburton Wool Jfarn, reduced to 2s 3d the Bundle, all Colors .t-Obr & A lcorn's, Dissolution Sale, .v . WANTED Known — Dressmaking, superior Btyle and fit at reduced prioe during sale. Okr and Alcorn's. WANTED known— l have just opened np a useful assortment of house- hold Orookery, Ironmongery and lirush- ,ware. — Jambs McGregor, Grower, Etc., Tancred Street, opposite Aroade. TTT ANTED to dear out— Boys' Tweed W Suits, from 5s Gil. Meoß* Suits, from 21s. At Dissolution Sale, Orb and Aloorn's. BEST, Quality Plushes 3a lid, Black Alpaca 4£d, Double Width Sheeting 9^d, Children's Cashmere and Silk Gloves 3d, Ladies Handkerchiefs Is 6d doz.. Kid Gloves 6d, good Dress Stuffs for 7£d — Melford House Clearing Sale. WANTED known that HAVES & CO. have Large Stocks on hand. For further particulars see now advertisement inthis issue.



Mr Gagrr, ferry Road Mr Jobn Nairn. Elleamere Mr Atkinson, Christchurch Mr Beiton, Brookßide Mr Hewinßon,Fendaltown Mr Oharlps Dawson, Halswell Roy Mr Bond, Lyttelton Mr Shirlaw. Sydenham Mr Bojle, Ellesmore Mr Ropin, Greenpark Mr E. Cook. Spriagston MrM. Forbes, Ta Tapa Mr Greaves, Lincoln Mr H. BhafiEer, Lincoln Mr Rudder, 'A ni Tapo Mr Jameu Kimber, Greenpark Mr John Willn, Prebbloton Mr Lnur-rick. Tai Tapa Mr Tanner, Tal Tapa Mr Wright, Lincoln Mr Spencer, Do Mr Forest, Kaiapoi Mr Richards Do Mr Hall, Do Mr W. Dailey, Do Mr Marshal), Do Mr Jameß Ward, Do Mr Abbott, Bonr., Ht Albans Mr Abbott janr., Do Mr D. Patohett, The Styx Mr Bam Lemon, Doylestcn Mr WaehbournH, Dansandel Mr McLean. Green oark Mr W. H. Pratt, Mddleton Mr G. Swaine, Greenpark Mr Hill, Doyleßton Mr Leahy, Lakeside Mr Connor Mr Trott, Bpringston Mr Harvey, Kakaia Mr Werriok, Greenpark Mr Qaaife, Halswell MrMoffafc, Halswell Mr Walker, Dansandel Mr Clifford, Kilinoby Mr Peter Dmmmond, Rakaia Mr Deal, Halawell Mr Prehble, Prebbleton Mr Wicks, Burnham Mr Lochbead, Dunsandel Mr T. Bhean, Tal Tapa Mr G. Mangin, Greendale Mr James budd Mr James Brown, Dnnsandel Mr McMillan, King Btreet, tydenham Mr Wills, Papanui Mr Easther, Burnh'm Mr Ed. Curry, Opawa Mr Drapper, Her-ford Street Mr Jack on, Snpnyside Mr Graham, Kaiapoi , Mr Chapman, Sydenham Mr Robt. Hall, Turkish Baths Puning Houso, Papanui Mrs Edwards, Colombo Street Mrs Mills, Caehol Street Mr Turner, Ferry Road Mrs Wood, Hereford Btreet Mrs Myre*, Pouth Belt Mr Sincl ir, Springston Mr Gammack, Sprig gston Mr McOleod, Dansandel Mr Irvine, Duneandel Mr Jameß Guild, Winchester Mr Mclntyre, Killinchy Bchool CoDßt'>ble Flewellen. St. Albans Mr Robt. Fleming, Port Lary ' Mr Cba% Taylor, Brooksirte Mr Jobn Barrett, Leeaton Mr Admore, St. Alb&ns Mrs Woodward, Heatbcote Mra Oomerford, Prebbieton l Mrs Button, Llchfield Street Mrs J. Ware Mrs Vincent 1 Mr Darlow, Geraldino Mr Waghorn, Lit-tle Akaloa Mr Griffin Heathcoto Mrs 0. T. Cooper, Oreyke Street Mr Gorton, Kyle School Mr J. M. Brodie, Ambarley Mr Jameß Low, Styx Mr Lindsay, Bootmaker, Wellington Mr A. Simpson, Kaiapoi Mr Barter, Templeton Mr B. Whit», Akaroa Mrs John Hall, Sydenham Mrß Hine*, Snmner Road Mr Qeo. Hart, '• Press " Mr T. W, Adams, Norwood Mrs Bridges, Manchester Street Mrs AllingtonjLeestcn Mrs Garland, Wellington Mrs J. P. Cooper, 182 Victoria Street Mra Candy, Harwell Mrß Candy, 48 Armagh Street Mtb Geo. Xix, Akaloa Mrß McDowall, Rakaia Mrß Goldsmith, lrwell Mrs H, Overton, Irwcll Mrs Fnrze.Dunaandel Mrs Lowry, Killinchy Mrs Sanderson, Killinoby Mrs Stackhouße, Killinchy Mrs Bpence, Killinchy Mrs Walker, Behvyn Mrs R McGregor, Selwyn Mrß A. Cunningham, Dunuand'el Mra Geo. Shiat, Dunsandel l Mrs Keily, Springaton Mrs Wm. Sheat, Greendale Mr Baxter, Boathbridge MrH. Pannett, Bpi ings ton Mr Jobn Todd, Lincoln Mr Sharp, Lincoln llr Psialsrer, Irwell Mr Thomus Yarr, Groenpark Mr Humphries, Butober, Kaiapoi Mr W. Barnip, Hotel, Kaiapoi Mr Eckeraley, Kaiapoi Mr R- Chapman, Fernsido, Rangiora And 719 othere. tf. FEE KIM AN ; v sole;agent ASHBURTON TEW ZEALAND CLOTHING FACTOBir rHE NEW GOODS FOB THE WINTER SEASON ABB NOW OPENED OUT The k is THE LARGEST & BEST SELECTED ■V* THE TOWN, And the variety of Style and Patterns m Men's, Youths', and Boys' Clothing leaves nothing to be desired, thousand b of Men's and Boys Snita, newest styles. Trousers and Tronsers and Vests manufactured of New Zealand Tweedß. Every garmen warranted shrank Jvercoats, Waterproof Coats and Leggtiigs iv great variety Hats, comprising every new sty)« worn Ohildron's Jersey Suits, Ghildr-rQ Men- of-War Suits Gentlemen's Hosiery, Scarvehj Oxford Jegatta and White Shirt* Bugs, Portmanteaus, and Travelli.iJt ßags Phe celebrated WERTHEIM SWING , MACHINE. Time Payments. N,Z CLOTHING FACTORS, East Stbmt. A. Harrison. Alfred Harrison, AUCTIONEER, STOCK AND ESTATE f AGENT AND VALUATOR. SATURDAY SALE at 12 o'olock Bb»r{. — Homes, Cattle, Plg«, Produce »nd Merchandise. FOR SALE— FttrmiDg Implements, and Vehicle* of all kinds constantly m Yards on view for Fale. Clearing Bales held m Town or Country as required, and most liberal terms arranged with both Buyers and Sellers. Rents collected, and the business of absentees managed with care Valuation made of Properties or Mer- chandise on eusy tonne, Advancea made instantly on Goods delivered at the Stores for Sale. Ag«nr for the Norwich Union Fire In-' saranoe Company, ; Agent for the MUTUAL LIFE ASSOCIATION OF AUSTRALASIA^ &LFRED BABRXBQ&



FERRIMAN'S MARVBLLQUS -STEAM RASHER. STILL TRIUMPHANT. TXT HAT THE DEAN SAYS :— Copy of Testimonial ) The Deanery, ■---••■• Chrietchuroh, May Brd, 1887. I havn much pleasure m stating tha- one of I Messrs <+. Barroll and Co.'s Patent Washing Macbint's has been m use m my houee for two months and a half, and gives sntKe aatiafac- ; lion. lIENtT JACOBS, 5 ■■:•- Dean of Ohriatohnroh. THE DOCTOR ENDORSES. In reply to your card, we find the Washer ft most UEelul and labor-saving machine. There U t'othing cqaal to it m the wnshing line. It is all 'yen claim for it, and our women folks would noc bn without it. TflSren-a delicate female c,n do a largo wshing inna'f a day. I cannot Fpoak too highly of itu . ' Mpb Dr. HICKEY. THR FARMRR SUPPORTS. To Mr Feniman, Aehbuiton . Denr Bir,— ln reply to your request re Messrs Barrell and Co?a Btoata Patent Wash- ing -sMachineß my wife requests ma to state that the machine we got from yon is a perfect sncceßs. The work that usually takes fronc tight to nine hoars to accomplish ie now done m two hourß and a half. The work is done well, with very little labor. — Yours respect* fplly, S. 8. CHAPMAN, ABhburton. THE SCHOOLMASTER TEAOHE3. Soaßeld, June Ist, 1887. Mr F. Ferriman, Ashbu^ton. Sir,— l have much pleasure m staling that Bprrell's Steam Family We ehing Machine has given us complete satisfaction. The machine ib especially useful to those who could not < thorwisa do the washing themselves ; it Bavefl much labor and expense.— l remain, dtc, W. H. HERBERT. THE MECHANIC BEEB. ABhbni ton, Jane 4tb, 1887. Mr Ferriman, Dear Sir,— l was for a long time a sceptic as recarda the capabilities of your Washing Machine b. I am now thoroughly convinced that they do vhat you claim for th m. The construction of the machine as regards com- pactness and convenience is all that can be desired-Vours faithfully, THE LAUHDBKSB GROWS WEALTHY WITH. Aahbnrton, March 29th, 1887. Mr Ferryman, The Woßher I got from yon leaves my \ clothcß a beautiful white color, ia fact they are much whiter than 1 could get them by hand, and takes the dirt from them thoroughly. Mrs NEVILL. And each member of the human family that can possoes one join and send up one universal Bhont ot praiße, O praise Ferrimtra'a Marvellous Washer. Listen, Helen, can't you hear the evening chorus from the nndersigned echoing how their work ia dons. Read the following Hat of names:— Mrs Herbert, Senfield Mr M. Brnce, Seafiold Mr Collißon, Seafleld Mr D. Roßß,Laurieton Mr G T.Marriott, ABhburton Mr T. Olaridge, Aahbnrton Mr W. Charlton, Ashburton Mr Bradbury, Aehburton Mr H! Hudson, Elgin Mr J. Xloyd, Newlands Mr E. Thomas, Wakanui Mr A. Frisby, Ashburton Forks Mr ftk. Obapman, Willowby Mr G Gr cc, Willowby Mr J. Williams, WiUowby Mr J. Hears, Baling ; Mr A. MoLeod, Tinwald Mr W. Andeißon, Flemington Mr 0. C. Fooks, Alford Forest Boad , Mr Peter Lownie, Wokanui Mr William Browne, Wakanui Mr J. Johnetonn, Trevorton Mr Cbareß Ward, ABhbnrton Mr Wiil'am BaylUs, ABhburton Mr Oharl<s fowke, Ashburton Mr Andrew Dawßon. Wa'erton Mr Jo* n Small, WbeaWtone Mr J. H. Carlton, Mount Somers Mr J. Tucker, Ashburton Mr T. U. Jones, Ashbnrton j Mr Bejcrafc, RakaU ! Mr Button, Moi.hven jb> Mnginniß, Methven M r L if. Andrewee, Ashbnrion] Mr B. Lowe, Willowby Mr J. W. Bilcook, Ashaurton Mr J. Canning, ABhbnrton Mr J. Kingsbnry, Chertsey Mr McAnnally, Kyle Mr J. Pf immer, Atakala Mr J. Wheoler, Willowby Mr J. Oeborne, Willowby Mr J. Dunn, Flemington Mm .Nevill, Ashburton Mr J. Doyle, Ruapuna • Mr A. Gibßon, Temaka Mr J. Crowe, Temuka Mr J Mcßae, Central Hotel Mr B. Baker, /ehburton > Mrs ttelleriß, ABhhorton Mr J. Harris, Ashborton Mr P. Fawcett, Aflhbuiton Mr P. Weldon, Ashburton Fork 9 Mr T. E. Mcßae, Alford Foreat Mr R. Patton, Methvsn Mr Granger, Caimbiae Mr Gardar, Methven ' Mr Frampton, Willowby Mr McMillan, Mfithvon Mr E Thomas Methven Mr J Kdr, ABhburton ) Mr Wills, Springßtcn Mr Baker, Bydenham Mrs Durham, Lyttelton Mr Marquet, Woolston . , ; Mr A. Lawrence, St. AlbaLß M* Arthur Parnell, Gisborne Mr G. Brown, Ohri tc'mrch Mrs W. Pilliett, Chrißtchurch Mr Alpe, St. Albona Mr Hullttfcj Avonvillo Mr O'Conor M.H.R , Went port Mr Patrick, Christchuvch j 1 Mr H. Bennett, Little Aknloa JMr Turner, Rakaia Mr Monson. Chtittchurch Mr Harley, Opawa Mr McLaren. Bankeido ! MrOrr, Woolston Mr Wittee, Tai Tapu Mr Burke, HalswtU Mr Bennington, Ofrhtchurch Mr Dyer, Otira Gorge Mr Robert Cooper, St. Alban Mrs Pope, Lyttelton Mr Hartnell, Rakaia Mr Hibbs, Methven Mrs Hales, Chrißtchurch Mr Bcdden, Cbristchurcb Mr Collinß, Avonßide Mr Martan, Rangiora Mtb Wilmott, Ferry Road Mr Pae ons, Kaikoura Mr l-'heyDe, Akaroa Mr W. H. Twiggß, CbiistcLu'Oh Mr Chambetlain, Ellceroere Mr Woodham, Woolaton . Mr North, Christchurch Mr R. A. Gill, Sydenbam Mr B. J. Lane, Ohristphnrch Snrgeant Hallett, Chrißtchurch Mr Thomas Gates, Southbridge Mr Hickm- nt, Christchurch Mr John Croßß, Byd( nham 5 Mr Moore, Christchnrch j Mr ThoTnton ; Christchurch Mr Thomas lucimo, Springfield 1 M'esrs Wilkins and Field, Nelson] I Mr Rudd,BydennaTi i Mr Jchn Boag, Brookeide Mr OBborne, Tai Tapu •• M4B Allen, Durißandel • Mr Echberg, Melbourne Mr Speirs, Invercargill Mrs hedwort^, Obristohurch Mr Mackintosh, Binggland Mr Pannett, Lincoln [ Mr OJark, Bakaia ; I Rev Mr Philips, Burnhara Mr Roundtree, tiprtiydon 1 Mr George Baker, Greenpark Mr Simpson, Kaiapoi ■ Mr Mai thew Barnett, Tai Tapu Mr C. J. lizir. Christchurch ! Mr Mackintosh, Ooiistchurch t Mr Farra, Dunedin Mr Eoanlan, Nnwcastle, New South Wales Mrs Stewart, Linwood Mr Ru sell. Sydenham Mr Jacobson, Akaroa Mr T. S. Mannerlng, Fernsido Mr AnFon, Wainui Mr H. Black, Bukaia , Mr Woodberrvi Southbridge I Mr Pannel, Christchurch Mrs St Dean, OhristcharcU Mr Thomas, Sydenham Mr Ritchie, Opawa Mr D. Wilsoi), Dunsandol Veiy Rev Jacobs, Dean of Chiietchnrch MrH. Dufßold, Christchurch Mr G Jackson, Cbristuhnreh? Mr Harrow, Sydenham 1 Mr Adcock, ChrUtchurch , - Mr McGill, Ferry Road Mr G Burns, Aldington Mrs Peter Wills, Groenpark '''•■;■. Mr Dellow. Greenpark v ' .'■ Mrs Oox, Fenda|tiwn Mrß Lindsay, iyttelton Mr BerkeJy, Cf fis'.church ' ' l Mr \V. Harrison, Ft ru side Mr Lee, GhrietcLuruh



AND J2 --praf. & ■ CABINETMAKERS, U^HOLSTEREBS, ; '■■" ' AND GEKERAL FURNITURE; MAKERS. 1 TTAVE taken those Central and Con- XX venient Premises m Tancred Street, oppopile Union Bank (late Jno. MeecbJ, and will carry on the above businesses m ill Branches. Furniture Re-covered, Polished, and re- 1 paired promptly, and at very reasonable terms. ' VENETIAN BLINDS MADE TO ! ORDER. 5 34 TRY KIBKPATKICK'S NEW SEASON'S JAM. SPECIAL NOTICE. TZ-IRKPATBICK'S NEW SEASON'S I\. JAM is mado from NELSON GROWN FRUIT, and boiled within a few hours after the fruit has been gathered. It thus retains most of the , natural flavor of the fresh fruit. KIRKPATRICK'S NEW SEASON'S JAM is the most delicious preserve m the market; Do not be persuaded to buy cheap and inferi brands Jam, the remains of old stock, which mußt be sold at any price, but ASK for KIRKPATRICK'S NEW SEASON JAM, and see that you get it TBE BEST IS ALWAYS THE CHEAPEST. Kirkpatriok'e New Season •am i the best.} ' CAUTION* None is genuine unless our name is stamped on each tin, and has our registered Tra^'« Mark "Lord Nelson 1 pSi be 1abe1. ...... $♦ Kirkpatrick & Co. MANUFACTURERS,!



MRB MANHIRE, Saundbrß' Buildings, FANCY GOODS of all descriptions. Aproni, Ladies' and Children's Clothing m variety on Sale and Patterns or Inspection. Note the addrets — BAUIIDEBS' BUILDINGS, Opposite Railway Station. (y-t Ofc^ — Four-roomed House and Sec- oDJl/vO tlon, near the Wakanui rosd, for sale at the l^w price of £125. Only £10 oaeh required, balance by instslmeate, iutereat at 8 per c<mt. As the owner is determined to sell, this is a favorable Gpporturity for a working man acquiring a freehold property. For full particulars apply to .. T. BULLOOK. THE BULLI DISASTER. PERSONS not subscribing towards this urgently required Fond through any local Committee In their own locali- ties, or m any otber way more desirable m themselves, can do so by addressing (heir kind contributions either to tbe Central Committee m Sydcey, the Branch Committee at Bulli (eight miles from Wollongong), or to W. J. POULTBR, Mayor of Wollongong, A. A. TURNER, Police Magistrate, f Joint Treasurers, : "Wolloncjong Branch, Bnlli Relief Fund. Town Hall, Wollontjong, N.S.W., April 6th, 1887. TO THE LADIES OF ASB BURTON DISTRICT. MISS MORRISON {Lite with Messrs Friediander Bros and MrH. 0. Segere)and MISS JHOLLOWAY tFot a considerable term with Mescrs Hobday and Co. , of Chrißtchurch) TTAVE. at the rcqoeafc of numerous XX patrons, decided upon entering Into business as DRESSMAKERS, etc., and wifcn this object have taken premises m TANORED STREET, opposite Mr Chapman's, painter. All orders received will be promptly executed under our personal supervision, which will be a sufficient guarautee that Fit, Finish and Fashion will be all that could be decired. - Charges specially arranged to meet the approval of customers. 'Xermt — Prompt upon execution of orders. MISSES MORRISON & HOLLOWAY, DRESSMAKERS, &c., TANORED STREET, 4SBBURTON, Opposite Mr Onaoman'B, Painter. 4 320 Trees Trees Trees NOTICE TO PLANTERS. THE undersigned begs to call the attention of farmers, settlers and others to his extensive stock of FRUIT AND FORKST TREES, among which •re about/ 3,000, C00 Forest Trees, Inclu- ding 200/000 Cupressus Macrocarpa, one and two years old; 200,000 Pinus Insie,- oli. one and two years old ; 100,000 Pinus Larido; 3C0.000 Silver Blroh; 10,000 Pinus Austriaca; all otber kinds !n proportion. All kinds of Cabbage Plants on m(1«, and a few thousands of. cry early Strawberry Plants. N.B.— All orders by post, or other w'm, lull receive ray beat attention. JAMES PORTER, C|LIFTON Alleoton, Aibburton, r2B



Victoria House. IN Coneequenco of Bequis'te Alterations to Fremises, whfen will afEoid greater fftoilitiea for conductiig onr rapidly incrensing bußineßSj it' has been found v necessary to Greatly Reduce our Stock within the next few weeks. • . largo and liberal Eeductions are now made m every Department. Holders of Glassware Gift. Coupons are requested to preßent the same as eurl3* a convenient to enable the Ciift Distribution to be satisfactorily closed. DIM ANT & COE, GENERAL DRAPERS, OLOTaiERS, &0., East and Tancred streets, Ashburton. • » ■- - — — ■ ' \ rjlHa PREMIER COLONIAL COMPANY SANTERBUPY BRANCH. . StARHf j E» !859^ >>^^^^^^^^*^ Capital t lOOC.co --- r  ' .. -nftj Y-nr SHfIREVCI.DFfi',* FIRE ANT) MARINE RISKS, ALSO RISKS ON GROWING CROPS ACCEPTED AT THE LOW] ST CURRENT RATES. G eorge Jameson, AOENT ASHBUBTON To Meet the Times. W. DAVIS, Cabinetmaker, &c, fNI'ENDS to S^LL FURNITURE of all kinds at Prices NEVER BEFORE I HEARD OF. Note thr Address— FURNITURE MANUFACTORY, EAST STREET SOOTH, ABHBTJETON. 6 M ALBERT EGBERTS ' IS A CASH PURCHASER OF Wheat, Oats, and other Farm Produce, Offers STORAGE FACILITIES on Advantageous Terms. Has ior Sale, — GOLDEN'TAREB, CAPE BARLEF, PLOUGH SHARES (all' sizes). SEED. "WHEAT, OAOF, P^l^Liy, CLO^SELF, CCCKSPOOT, BYEGR RAPE SEED, CORN SACKS, SEAMING TWINE. COOPER'S SHEEP DIP, Acknowledged. Jto be THE BEST IN THE MARKET.