The Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. THURSDAY, JULY 28, 1887. THE EDUCATION VOTE.

In resuming our remarks on the economics possible to be effected with regard to the Education vote, we may observe that the compulsory age for attendance has far too great a range m New Zealand. Medical writers on the subject, though by no means unanimous as to the age at which education — m the popular acceptation of the world — should be commenced, are nevertheless unanimous m deprecating the too early forcing of the mental powers. Having a strong objection to the taxpayers being called upon to provide state nurseries for children, we are of opinion that until they have attained the age of seven or at any rate have entered on their seventh year, children should not be compelled to attend school. As to the period at which compulsory attendance should cease, we would remark that what is called the charge m life

takes place earlier m the colony than it does at Home. Here children of thirteen experience all the new feelings, views, desires and ambitions that are not experienced m the Old Country until some two years later, and if com pelled to attend school afer that age application ceases and education be comes irksome; We think, therefore, that the cumpsory age should be con fined to these limits. If this were done a very great saving might be effected with benefit both to the children themselves and also to the taxpayers. In all large towns private and society schools, which chose to comply with the requirements with regard to furni ture, accommodation appliances and Inspector's examination, might be allowed capitation for those pupils who successfully pass the Inspector's ex amination. This would tend, m a great measure, to solve the religious difficulty and at the same time effect large savings to the Stale,

With regard to secondary educa tion, we share with very many the opinion that it ought not to be a burden on the State. Those who wish their children so far educated ought themselves to bear the cost. Let the High Schools be self-supporting. It is, m our opinion, the height of folly to keep on maintaining these institutions at the public expense. To let those who reap the benefits, pay for them is only fair and reasonable. We think that the High Schools should be self-supporting, and th? revenue derived from the reserves with which they are endowed appropriated to reducing the enormous cost of our primary education system. We know that there is an awful amount of sentimentality both written and spoken on the subject, but we must submit to the stern logic oi facts, and when depression stalks m at the front door it is quite time that sentiment should boat a retreat through the. back. Senti ment will keep, and we trust it will not grow mouldy before the clouds have rolled by, and the brighter days of prosperity have dawned.

In the foregoing remarks we have shown m what direction the Education vote can be reduced without at all interfering with the principles of the system. We are not surprised at the outcry about its excessive costliness. It is out of all proportion to our revenue. Half a million of money yearly expended on education is, with out question, far too large a sum for a small colony like New Zealand, whose population does not much exceed that of a third or fourth-rate town at Home.

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Tbe seoond of the winter series of Sixpenny Entertainments m oonneotion with St. Stephen's Churoh will take place this evening m the Churoh Sohoolroom at eight p.m. The programme will included glees and ohoruses by a new Glee Sooiety.

The New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agenoy Company, Limited, has reoeived the following cable message from London, dated 20th July :— Wheat- The markofc for New Zealand sorts is dopressed. New Zealand avarago and long-berried arc worth respec tively 34s and 35a Gd per 4061b5. New Zealand f.a.q. is worth c.i.f. off coast 31b 6d per 4301b8. Oats— Market steadier. Pre eerved Meats — The market ia depressed. Arrivals m excess of trade requirements. Boiled mutton and beef without bone (Gib tins) are worth respectively 4f d and 4gd per lb. Boiled beef without bone (21b tiga) ia worth 4?d E>«r lb.

A Queensland editor has just had to pay j £41 for libelling a doctor by stating that the I town " had long been m want of a good pby- j

sioian."

The •• Wellington Post" refers to the many burglaries that have recently taken plaoe m that city, and saysjthat the police are too few, and are overworked.

The export trade m oattle carried on be tween Queensland and Victoria has been dia r continued, owing to tha low prioes ruling m the Melbourne market.

Spiritualists will read with feelings of alarm the following from the Wanganui " Herald " :— At Adelaide the police have laid [an information against certain people, for attempting to impose upon Mounted- Constable Shegog and other persons, by pretending to hold conversation with the spirit of a deceased person by means of mysterious knocking upon their leasehold premises, m the hundred of Moookra, m order to depreciate the value of land which, being held under lease from the Crown, had become liable to forfeiture.

At a Wesleyan tea meeting m Auokland the Rev Mr Carew told the following :— " On one occasion m a street m one of tbe cities at Home a boy swallowed a sixpence. A num ber of people gathered round him, and were very solicitous as to the lad's welfare.'jearing it might hurt him. A pedestrian coming up and seeing the ' how do you do ' enquired what was the matter, on being told, he pointed to a . Methodist ohapel, saying—' Take him there, they will get it out of him if anyone oan.' Mr Carew's story produced considerable laughter from the congregation, even although it was somewhat hard on the persuasion, but * truth is mighty' and instinctively recommends ifcsel to the candid mind."

The temperanoe people of Maine are forcing the antiliquor laws m that State with extreme vigour. They are now prosecuting farmers for selling the products of their orohards, m the shape of oider. On May 21, Frank Boynton, an old soldier, was summoned to give evidence m this regard against a farme* friend, and rather £than do .so he quietly drowned himself m a shallow pool.

•« Colonus " sends the following good story to the " New Zealand Herald " :— I see it recorded of a reoent distinguished dinner party, at which many eminent divines as well as distinguished laymen were present, that a solitary bottle, the remnant of a vintage of hoary antiquity, was to be submitted to these cultivated tasteß, but the announcement was suddenly made that it had fallen and broken. Speechless silence fell on all for a moment, when the neoessity for some relief being painfully experienced, one of the distinguished divines, m scarcely audible voice, asked, '* Will some lay brother say an oath ? "

The " New Zealand Herald " has the following pleasing little bit about His Honor Judge Ward .'—Numbers of little children, whose parents would gladly avail themselves of the Kindergarten, are absolutely without clothing to come m. A sale of children's clothes being held at Arthur's and Buddies, Mr Justice Ward attended and purchased several pounds worth of ready-made gar ments. These will be a great boon to num bers of the little children of the poor, who are wholly unprotected from tha severity of the weather, and will enable them to oome to school, and receive further oare and a good dinner.

The earthquake at Vernoo reoently an nounced by cable was, remarked the " Daily Times," of an extremely Berious oharaoter. Vernoe is m Turkestan, about half-way between Tashkend and Kuldja. The first shock occurred at five o'clook m the morning, all the houses m the town collapsing at once, and many persons, especially ohirdren, losing their lives. Among the injured personß was the Russian Governor of Semiretohinsk. The inhabitants fled for refuge to the open oountry, as the earthquake shocks continuod, though less violently than at first. The telegraph line was brokea for 200 miles, and only as the details were slowly reoeived was it seen how destructive had been the convul sion. Many other places have since been destroyed besides Vernoe— even the houseß at Taßhkend, which were strongly oonßtruoted of stone, being thrown down. There was con siderable loss of life m the oountry moreover, and many cattle were destroyed by landslips m tbe mountains and chasms opening m the ground.

We shall soon begin to think (remarks the " Pall Mall Budget ") that King Solomon's Mines are really m existence if many more hidden {treasures come to light. It is only the other day that £6,000,000 sterling was found m one of the harems at Hyderabad, but those [figures are paltry when compared with the latest find reported from .Morooco. The report states that hidden treasure has been discovered m the palace of.an old vizier, who died some time ago at Rabat, amount ing to the enormous sum of £95,000,000 sterling. The Emperor, like a wise man, is said to have instantly confiscated it, and it i' 8 now being conveyed to the Imperial coffers a Fea.

The " Bruce Herald " states that among the measures to be submitted to the Victorian Parliament during the present session is a Bill for tbe permanent endowment of the State sohool system of the oolony by a grant of Grown lands. It is proposed to vest the lands m trustees, and it is hoped tbat m course of time the lands will yield an inoome of £500,000 per annum, whioh is the present cost of elementary instruction m Viotoria.

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RESIGNATION OF LORD G. BERES FORD.

CURIOUS AFFAIR,

(Reuter Telegrams — Copyright)

.London, July 27. Lord Charles Beresford has tendered his resignation as one of the Lord Commissioners of the Admiralty, owiog to a technical breach of etiquette m the signalling oi a. private message from the Queen's yacht during the naval review at Spithead. It is not expected that his Lordship's resignation will be accepted.

COURSING.

ASHBURTON COURSING OLUB.

Tbe meeting at Lagmhor yesterday, under the auspices of the A.C C , at tracted a goodly number of lovors of the leash, Mi. at of the courses resulted ia good sport and pre&ty close; finishes, to use a sporting phrase, and m on'y one — t'tat botween Firefly and Highland Lad dy, In the Puppy stakes — did the dpcision of tho judge, Mr R. Duncan, give dis satief action. Following are the results : — All-Aged Stake, winner, £5 5a ; ran-

ner-apy £1 Is Mr J. 0. N. Grigg's brndl d Griff, by Rover— Gift, beat Mr J. W, Motiae's First Lord by CO. Lady Bird. Mr T. Alexander's w f b Highland Mary, by Bonnie Scotland, beat Mr D. Buckley's Flosb. •

Mr H. Milner's brdl d Tearing- Young- Fellow, by Forest Lad— Brinnie, beat Mr W. Logan's bl w d .Unice, by Whitefoot — Bonnie.

Mr T. Hood's bl w d Rory o* the Hilts, by Bluoher— Fly, beat Mr W. Z mder'a bl d Moody, by Otlpua— Nellie. Mr J. Oorbett'a bl w d Galmut, by Crichope Linn — Maritana, beat Mr J. Ranger's f b Lucy, by Forest Lad— Tell- Tales 11.

Mr J. 0. N. Grigg'B bl dEaßt Lynn, by Crichope Linn — Una, beat Mr H.Tas ker's br d Presto, by Nero— Little Wor ded.

ir. Highland Mary heat Griff Tearing- Young-Fellow beat Rory o' the Hlila East Lynn beat Galmut. Puppy Stakes, winner, £3 10a 6d ; run-

ner-up, £1 Is. Mr T. Alexander's f w d Highland Laddy, by Sir Ridley — B mnie Scotland, beat Mr G. Webbley's blue b Firefly, by Blue Jacket — Z .6.

Mr A. Lee's f d Gameßter, by Forest Lad— Tell-Tale 11 , beat Mr W. Burton's blk w d Suider, by Moonlight— Bide-a- Wee.

Mr A. Lee's f b Little Wonder, by Forest Lad— Lurline, beat Mr H. Milner's f b Lady Emma, by Forest Lad- Tell- Talell.

Mr A. Lee's blk w b Kitty, by Forest Lad— Teil-Tale, beat Mr J. Henry's f d Duke of York, by Demon — Glove.

Mr J. Smith's f b Flo, a bye. 11. Gamester beat Highland Laddie LUtle Wonder beat FlO Kitty a bye. The three left m for the Puppy Stakes, belonging to tbe one owner, Mr A. Lee, tbe running for tbe stakes is finished. All his nominations won all the way after gruelliog courses. The puppies left In were greatly admired.

All-^oed Stake*. —Griff led up, and after a long course won with a little to spare. Highland Mary led Floss and won all tha way. Tearing Young-Fellow ran away from Unloe, and wound up an easy win with a kill. Rory 0' the Hill beat Moody over a long course by a point, Moody killing. East Lynn scored first point, and after a good give and-take oourßO secured the judge's verdiot.

Second Round. — Highland Mary led all tho way, winding up with a kill. A good course between Tearlng-Young- Fel'ow and Rory 0' tbe Hills, Mr Milner's dog winning with a kill. East Lynn ahd Calmut were slipped to a good strong hare, and capital work was put m by bot hdogs, the fl ig going up for the Long beach representative.-

THE COLONIAL BANK

Dunedin, July 27. At the half-yearly meeting of the Colonial Bank, the report declaring^ dividend cf Boven per CGBHF_B*ad*°pted, and a resolution changing the date of balancing was confirmed. The Hon G. McLean, tho Chairman, m his remarks said ho did not see there waß anything to fear with regaid to the colony ; if they could establish confidence they would get on better. He stated that of the deposits three-fourths were of sumf of £300 and under, showing that the acquired capital of the colony waß spread over a consider able number.

AUCTIONEER'S REPORT.

Mr Peter Williams (for Friedlander Bros.)- reports for the week ending Tues day, 26th July, 1887 :— On Saturday, the 23rd Inst., we held onr weekly sale of horses at our East street Horse Bazaar. Tho entry con sisted of 18 horses. They were mediums, hacks, and draughts. We sold on account of Mr E. McGrath 10 at the following prices : — Mecium draughts from £14 10s to £18 ; hacks and light harness horses at £5 to £12 10.'. Taking the sale aB a whole It was very dull ; the olaas of horses brought forward not being up to tbe mark. We have buyers foe Brat-class young horses, especially mares. Produce.— Potatoes, 3s to 3s 6d per bag ; carrots, 2s 3d per bag ; mutton, Id to 2d per lb ; bacon, 4d ; carcase pork, 2f d per lb ; cheese, 3d to 4d per lb ; tea, 12s 6d per box. Poultry. — Fowls, Is to 2s 6d per pair. Implements. — Chaff cutter, £3 10s.

At the Ashburtoßi yards on Tuesday, 26th inst., 4920 sheep and 41 head of cattle came forward, and the following aro the prices obtained : — Fat crossbred ewes, 8s to 10s ; fat merino ewes, 4s 6d ; mixed two-tooth crossbreds, 7s Id ; two tooth crossbred wethers, lis 9d ; medium crossbred ewes m lamb, Gs 9d to 8s Id ; crossbred lambs, 6a Id, 8s 5d to 10s lOd. Cattle aro very dull of sale, most lines being turned out.

INTERPROVINCIAL NEWS.

Taubanga, July 27. Fish are so plentiful that they are sell ing at half-a-orown a cart load, Wellington, July 27. The Walrarapa Poultry Show waß oponed at Masterton Drill- shed yesterday, and was a great success. Tho entriea were numerous, and the quality of exhibits was exoellent. Most of tho prizes were carried off by local exhibitors, Rogan and Co. , of Wellington being fairly successful, W. L. Curtis took the majority of the pr!_3B for pigeons, and Hyde and Robb for oanarles. The case ef Northern Land, Loan and Building Company againßt the City Ad vanoe and Deposit Company m the Supreme Court oonoluded to-day, his Honor reserving judgment. ! Ann Parker, charged with stealing a watch from a body waabed ashore, was sentenced to a month's imprisonment. Two hundred and eighty pounds of gun cotton, m four chargos, were fired at the submerged hulk of the Ell Whitney off the end of the Railway Wharf this after noon: The explosion was felt over a great part of the town, and a large number of fish was killed. Bat little timber came to the surface, and it ia not yet known whether the attempt has been more suc cessful than former experiments m the same direction, Blenheim, July 27. The " Marlborough Times" henceforth runs m the support of the Ministry. Mr Richard Winter has been appointed Editor. " _ , Dunedin, July 27. A requisition was forwarded to Sir Joitaß Yogel to-day. through the Mayor, requesting him to addresß a meeting In Dunedin.

PRESBYTERIAN MEETING.

The gathering at the Presbyterian Churoh. last evening was attended by a goodly number of the congregation, who did justice to tho tea and refreshments handed round, and after this a short sarvlce of praiso (with the usual lesson by tho pastor) waa held, after which the Rev Mr Beattie explained tbe reason of the special oharaoter of the meeting, it being for the purpose of saying farewell i o Messrs Hogg , and Webster, who were removing *to other spheres of labor. In the case of Mr Hogg, he was able to say all that was good, and muoh satisfaction was foltln tbe fact of his 'remaining m the district though not m Ashburton. Regarding Mr Webster tfiough only here a very Bhort time, he had been long enough to identify himself with the con gregation m many ways, and his removal to the North Island would be regretted by all of them, though they must also , feel pleasure m his advancement.

Mr Beattie then presented Mr Hogg with a valuable gold watoh aa a memento from the Presbyterian congregation of hia six years connection with them.

Messrs A. Orr, D Williamson, T. Scaly, J. 0. Grubb, G. Church, and J. McLean all offered testimony to the tin-' varying self-sacrifice whioh had marked Mr Hogg's character m ABhbnrton, both as regarded educational and ohnroh work, and the thorough way m whioh he had taken these matters m hand, and they trusted he would prosper m the future and Boon fiad promotion and success. Mr Webster's departare was referred to by the same speakers ln feeling terms, and hopes expressed .of his being soon m a higher, position with the institution whioh now had his services.

Mr Hogg returned thank* In a rery feeling manner for the valuable gift ho had reoelved that evening whioh he would always treasure as a memento of the tfTQO friendship existing between himself and the congregation.

Mr Webster also spoke, thanking thr congregation for the kindly manner m whioh his efforts during the short time he had been hsre had been spoken of. Any thing ho had done for them had been from a sense of duty, and his experience of 10 years clearly showed him that the beat course for any young man possible was, to identify himself with churoh work and he wonld find himself better able to oope with the cacea of business and troubles of life.. For Mrs Webßter and himself he oould say they would look baok with pleasure on their residenoe m Ashborton, and with regret that they were so soon to part from the friends they had made here. Another hymn, " Sweet By and By," was then aung, and the benediotion by the Ray Mr Beattie closed the meeting.

ADDINGTON LIVE STOCK MARKET.

A grand morning at the above sale* yards brought together very heavy - entries of all kinds of stook, the attend- • anoe of those interested being also much above the average. The following is an . epitome of the business done,- Fat Caitlb. — A heavy entry, prlnoi- ' pally first class quality, and very suitable. weights. The demand, however,* was/.. only middling, and values ruled very low, not a few lots being sent out unsold. Ballooks sold at from- £5 to £7 7s 6d X and for a very heavy superior line as high as £8 15s was reached. Heifers sold at from £3 Is 6d to £6 10s per head, being at the rate of from 153 to 17s 6d per lOOlbs, ftcoofShrg to the qaality. Store cattle — There was nC; a "i**^© entry of this c'asß of stock yardedjg^ot m _ 0 h enquiry manifested,. _^PpHttle line of l^ n .y**r.n\A ■ f a t f gold Jlfo ffi xbV per nead, and odd lota of store cows at from 28s to 50a per head. There was a very large number of dairy cattle yarded and a fairly good demand shown. Superior cows, on the point of calving, oold at from £6 10j to £9 ; ordinary sorts from £3 15s to £5 per head.

Fat Shbep. — A very heavy entry yarded, the greater part being crossbreds of the best quality. The demand was very good from both local and export buyers, all lots selling at a slight advanoe on late quoted values. The primeat of the crossbreds sold at from 12s to 17s per head, lighter weight wethers from 9s 6d to 11b, crossbred ewes from 9a to 143 per head, merino wethers at from 5s 8d to 8s 6d per head, being from lfi to 2-f d per lb, according to quality. There waa a good master of store Bheep on offer, all lots selling fairly well, but hardly so good as might been expeoted considering the good basiuess done m the fat sheep yards. A line of 2 and 4-tooth mixed crossbreds fetched 7s 3d ; lines of young crossbred ewes, m lamb, 8s 3d and 8s Gd ; 2- tooth ewes, 7s Id, and 2-tooth wethers at 6s 6d and 7s Id ; and a line of crossbred lambs at 6s 9d and 6s lOd.

Pigs. — A heavy entry was yarded, a good portion being baconers. The demand Bhowed an improvement over recent markets, all lots selling at a slight ad* vance on late quoted values. Baconers sold at from 30b to 47s per head ; porkers at from 16a to 28 j.

DISCONTENTED VOLUNTEERS

Auckland, July 27. At a parade of the Devonport Navals last night Msjor-General Whltmore at tended, and addressed the men with re* ference to disagreements which have been existing m the Company for some time past, He said he had examined the accounts, and found them correct, and he exonerated the Captain of tbe Company (Fenton) from blame m connection with this matter. Sir G. Whltmore ssked the men to show by holding up their hands that they also exonerated the Captain, but three only held up their handa, and Sir G. Whltmore thon Baid the only course waa to disband, remarking he never before felt bo sorry- at onoh an event. Several men said they desired a new captain as the only solution of tho difficulty. Sir G: Whitmore announced that all those who wished to leave could do so, and he would give Captain Fenton five days to reoruit np to forty-live : failing this, the Corps would bo disbanded . He then took his departure, and a number of the men handed m their arms.

JDDGE LYNCH IN WALES

Some exciting proceedings havo taken plaice recently at a little town on the coast of Glamorgan, owing to an elopement. A married woman ran away with a young man who had been lodging with her hus band. After wandering about for some time the pair returned during the absence of theJnjured Bpouse, and' took possession of the house. An intimation of their arrival having been circulated throughout tbe neighborhood, bands of women, and lads collected with pans, traya, fire-irons, and created a fearful din, whioh was kept up for two hours, when the husband appeared on the scene and demanded admission to his home, which wai peremptorily refused. The orowd there upon burst open the door, and expelled tbe oooupants. Two effigies, which had been manufactured In the meantime, were set ablaze, and paraffin oil was was poured upon the fHmes, which beoame so vivid as to attraot a large concourse of people from the Burrounding districts, and it \r&a feared an extensive fire had broken oat. A sound thrashing was subsequently administered to tbe seducer, and the unfaithful wife alao received considerable illuaage at the hands of her own sex present. After muoh rough treatment the guilty couple fouud themaolvea to gether, and beat a hasty retreat.

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, THURBiJAI, JULY 28, 1887.



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My wife, who Buffered much with Rheu- matism, has also nsod yoir Rheumatic Balsam with wonderful effect, all other treatments haying failed. You arc welcome to publish this. I am, dear Bir, yours respectfully, DAVID B&.CON, (Of D. and J. Bacon.) IB TEW ZEALAND CLOTHING FACTORS' rHE NEW GOODS FOR THE WINTER SEASON ABB NOW OPENED OUT The k is THE LARGEST & BEST SELECTED IN THE TOWN, And the variety of Stylo and Patterns m Men's, Youths', and Boys' Clothing loaves nothing to be desired, rhousands of Men's and Boys Suits, newest styles. Trousers and Trouserß and Vests manufactured of New Zealand Tweeds. Every garmen warranted shrunk Jverooats, Waterproof Coats and Leggwgs m great variety Hats, comprising every new styjn worn Children, Jersey Suits, Childr-^ Men- of-War Suits Gentlemen's Hosiery, Scarvea , Oxford Regatta and White Shirts Rugs, Portmanteaus, and Travelli Bags ftie celebrated WERTHEIM SLWING MACHINE. Time Payments. \ N,Z CLOTHING FACTORS", East Stbkkt A. Harrison. Alfred Harrison, AUCTIONEER, STOOK AND ESTATE AGENT AND VALUATOR. SATURDAY SALE at 12 o'clook sharp — Horses, Cattle, Pigs, Prodnoe and Merchandise. FOR BALE- Farming Implements, and Vehicles of all kinds constantly m Yards on view for Sale. d Clearing Sales held m Town or Country as required, and most liberal terms arranged with both Buyers and Sellers. Bents collected, and the business of . absentees managed with care Valuation made of Properties or Mer- chandise on easy terms. f. Advances made instantly on Goods a delivered at tho Stores for Salo. 1- 1, tt Agent for tbe Norwloh Union Fire In- -7 surance Company. 0 Agent for the MUTUAL LIFE ASSOCIATION OF AUSTRALASIAj alfrepliatjiusqn,



FEKRIMAN'S MARVELLOUS STEAM _WASHER. STILL TRIUMPHANT. "TTTHAT THePdEAN SAYS:— Oopy of Testimonial.) The Deanery, Chrietchurch, May 3rd, 1887. I have much pleasure m stating that one of Messrs Barrell and (Jo.'a Patent Washing Machine's has been m use m my houße for two \ a-onths and a half, and giveß sntire aatisfac* , io _. HESTiY JACOBS, Dean of Chrißtchnrch. THB DOOTOR ENDORSES. In reply to your card, we find the Waßher a _Oet useful nnd labor-saving machine There ib nothing equal to it m the washing line. It ib all you claim for it, and our women folks would not; bo without it. Even a delicate female cun do a large washing m half a day. [ cannot ppeak too highly of it. Mrs Dr. HICKEY. THB FARMER SUPPORTS. To Mr Ferriman, Aphburton. Denr Sir,— ln reply to your request re Meeßrs Barrell and Co/s Steam Patent Wash- ing Machines my wife requeßtß mo to atate that the roarhine we got from you is a perfect ncceßa. The work that usually takes front right to nine hours to accomplish Ib now done m two hours and a half. The work is done »ell. with very little labor.— Youra rcapect- ,lly, 8.8. CHAPMAN, Ashburton. THE SCHOOLMASTER TEACHES. Beafield, June Ist, 1887; Mr F. Ferriman, ABhburton. Bir,— l have much pleasure m stating that Barrell'B Steam Family Wishing Machine haß given us complete satisfaction. The machine ia especially useful to those who could not otherwise do the washing themselves ; it eaves much labor and expense.— l remain, Ac, W. H. HERBERT. THE MECHANIC BEES. Ashburton, June 4tb, 1887. Mr Ferriman, Dear Sir,— l was for a long time a sceptic aa reKarda tho capabilities of your Washing Machines. I am now thoroughly convinced that they do what you claim for tlrm. The construction o f the machine as rcgardß com- pactness and convenience is all that can be desired.— Yours faithfully, JAMEB KEIR. THB LAUNDRESS GROWS WEALTHY WITH. ABhburton, March 29th, 1887. Mr Ferriman, The Washer I got from you leaves my clothes a beautiful white color, ia fact they are much whiter than I could get them by hand, and takes the dirt from them thoroughly. MRB NEVILL. And each member of tbe human family that can possess one join and Bend up one universal shout ct praiae, O prawe Ferriman's Marvellous Washer. Listen, listen, can't you hear the evening chorus from tho undersigned how their work is done, r tead tho following list of names:— 7 Mrs Herbert, Seofield Mr M. Bruce, Beafield Mr Collißon, Beafield 1 Mr D. Bobb, Lanriaton Mr Q-. T. Marriott, ABhburton Mr T. Claridge, ABhburton Mr W. Charlton, Ashburton Mr Bradbury, Ashburton Mr HJ Hudßon, Elgin Mr J. Lloyd, Newlands Mr E, Thomas, Wakanui Mr A. Frißby, ABhburton Forks Mr t>. Chapman, Willowby 8 Mr G. Grice, Willowby 8 Mr J. Williams, Willowby [, Mr J. Hearn, Ealing Mr A. McLeod, Tinwald Mr W. Andeißon, Flemington Mr C. O. Fooks, Alford Forest Roaa Mr Peter Lownie, Wakanui Mr William Browne, Wakanui Mr J. Johnstone, Trevorton Mr Chafes Ward, Ashburton Mr William BaylißS, ABhburton Mr Charles Fowke, Ashburton 8 Mr Andrew Dawson. Waterton d Mr John Small, Wheatstone j. Mr J. H. Carlton, Mount Somers , Mr J. Tucker, Ashburton ' Mr T. U. Jones, ABhbnrton Mr Reycraf t, Rakaia Mr Button, Methven - ait Maginnis, Methven Mr L. F. Andrewes, Ashbirion Mr B. Lowe, Willowby Mr J. W. Bilcock, Ashburton jf Mr J. Canning, Ashburton ; Mr J. Kingsbury, Chertsey tB Mr McAnnally, Kyle ,* Mr J. Primmer, Rakaia Mr J. Wheeler, Willowby Mr J. Osboroe, Willowby Mr J. Dunn, Flemington Mrs .Nevill, Ashburton - Mr J. Doyle, Ruapuna Mr A. Gibson, Tcmaka Mr J. Crowe, Temuka Mr J. Mcßae, Oentral Hotel it ll r B.Baker, .Ashburton j) Mra Hellens, Ashburton ,i Mr J. Harris, Ashburton , Mr P. Fawcett, Aflbbur Mr P. W«°don Ashhur r Mr John Boae, Brookside Mr Osborne, Tai Tapu Mis Allen, Daußandel Rev Mr Philips, Burnham Mr Roundtree, Spreydon Mr George Baker, Greonpark Mr Simpson, Kaiapoi Mr Matthew Barnett, Tai Tapu la Mr C. J. Iczer. Christchurch »„ Mr Farra, Dunedin Mr Ecanlan, Newcastle, New South Walei : fl Mr J Keir, Ashburton Mr Wills, Bprlngston Mr Baker, Sydenham Mrs Durham, Lyttelton Mr Marquet, Woolston _ Mr A, Lawrence, St. Albans M# Arthur Parnell, Gifborne Mr G. Brown, Chri tchurch Mrs W. Pilliett, Christchurch „ Mr Alpe, St. Albnna ° Mr Hullett, Avonville " v Mr O'Conor. M.H.R , Weafport y Mr Patrick, Chrißtchnrch Mr H. Bennett, Little Akaloa Mr Turner, Rakaia Mr Monson, Chrietchurch Mr Harley, Opawa Mr McLaren. Banksido Mr Orr, Woolston Mr Wittee^Tai Tapu Mr Burke, Halswell - Mr Bennington, O/ristchurch Mr Dyer, Otira Gorg6 Mr Robert Cooper, Bt. Alban Mrs Pope, Lyttelton Mr Hartnell, Rakaia Mr Hibbs, Methven Mra Hales, Christchurch Mr Budden, Christchurch Mr Collins, Avonsido Mr Martan, Rangiora Mrs Wilmott, Ferry Road Mr Parsons, Kaikoura Mr R. Patton, Methven Mr Granger, Cairnbrae Mr Gardar, Methven Mr Frampton, Willowby Mr McMillan, Mnthveu Mr E. Thomas Mcthvtn Mr Rudd, Sydennam Mrssrs Wilkins and Field, Nelson Mr T. E. Mcßae, Alford Forest Mr Echbcrjr, Melbourne Mr Speirs, Invercorgill Mra Hedworth, Christchurch Mr Mackintosh, Bingsland . 3 Mr Pannett, Lincoln Mr Clark, Rakaia Q And 900 others, a sole;agent B ASHBURT|OJN _ For Sale., i '. O ANGLO-AMERICAN DBILLS B i SECOND-HAND Ditto, Beid anc 1 Gray, largo size. F. E ERR I MAN, TONIC EOOD J FOR HORSES, OATILE AND BHEEP. COMPOSED of 20 ingredients, compriainj the most nutritious. article* of diet, com binedwith harmless tonics and alter* tivea ir proper proportions. Recommended for main taining animals m good health and condition and also for restorirg thoie to health thai a have got into an unthrifty state from anj cause. Invaluable for Stallions, Racekorees Hunters, and all descriptions of Hones froa which great exertions are required. Allowance fcr Horeea, Half-pint D lily, Can bo obtained only from F. F£ERIMA^ 8 ABhbortOO,



"TTTANTED Known. —That Andrew VV Orr will during the next few weekß offer the whole of his Surplus Stock of Drapeiy, Clothing, and Boots at an immense redaction. • "TTTANTED Known That A. Orr is V V now Belling Ladies' Jackets at 5s lid to 7s Gd. One lot Ladies' Ulsters, fashionable shape, 5s 9d and 6s 9d. WANTED Known.— That Fingering is 2e per hank. Ladieß' Hose, 4c to lOd per pair. Gloves at half price, China Matting, 6d.— A. Orr's Cheap Sale. W "ANTED Known.— A big lot o Ladieß' Boots, nice quality, 4s 9d Children's Boots, Ib to 2s 6d ; Genti Boots, 7s Gd to lls6d; Gents Shoes * 3s lid.— A. Orr. *TTTANTED Known .—Brussels Carpet VV at half price (being overstocked Tapestry Carpets greatly reduced. Om Lot of Kemnants or! Dress Goods at you own prices. White Calico at 2s 6d pc doz— A. Orr's Sale. WANTED Known.— Boys' Suits, 3i lid ; Jersey Suits, 2s 6d ; Men'i Suits, splendid quality, 30s ; Shirt*, h lid ; Men's Hats greatly jeduced. — A Orr's Cheap Sale. "TTTANTED Known. — Dressmaking VV Department is now admirably worked ; style and fitting giving the verj highest satisfaction. — Andrew Orr. TRY KIRIPATEICK'S NEW SEASON'S JAM. SPECIAL NOTICE. KIRKPATBICK'S NEW SEASON'S JAM is made from NELSON GROWN FRUIT, and boiled within a few hours after the fruit haa been gathered. It thus retains most of the natural flavor of the fresh fruit. KIRKPATRICK'S NEW SEASON'S JAM is tho most delicious preserve m the market, Do_ not be persuaded to' buy cheap and inferi brands Jam, the remains of old stock, which must be sold at any price, but ASK for KIRKPATBICK'S NEW SEASON JAM, and see that you get it. THU BEST IS ALWAYS THE CHEAPEST. Kirkpatrlck's Newj Season ami the best.| i CAUTION^ None is genuine unless our name ie stamped on each tin, and has oui registered Tra*«» Mark "Lord Nelson' •$ he late!. S [Kirkpatrick & Co. MANUFACTURERS, ELBON NZ.



THB "NE PLUS ULTRA" OF NATIVE COAL. NOTWITHSTANDING the published assertion to the contrary of interested middle men, the Proprietor of Monnt Somers Coal Mine is prepared to CHALLENGE COMPARISON Or thb Product of his Coal Measures. WITH ANY LIGNITE MINED IN MEW ZEALAND. 6 185 E. F. WEIGHT. WILDING AND LEWIS, "D ARRISTERS AND SOLICITORS F. WILDING, Notabt Public. Offices: Nett "Mall" Office, Burnett et. Aahblirton. Mr Wxldikg will attend the sitting j of the Ashburton Courts on Tuesday and Fridays, and may be consulted personally n these days. The firm Is now represented ln Ash barton by Mb Clayton, an Englls Solicitor of considerable experience, wh will be In dally attendance at the offic lo receive instructions %nd confer wit olenta. TO WORKING MEN. MRS TIMMO, PROPRIETRESS OF THB WATERLOO BOARDINGHOUSE, Tancred Street, Ashborton, BEGS respectfully to inform the general pobllo, particularly the Working classes, that she has reduced tbs rates for Board and Lodging as under: — Board and Lodging, per week, 16s to 17s Dinners only, per week 4s Board only, per week 10s Tbo cooking Is done by Mr Timmo, whose reputation as a first-class chef remains onsullled, A capital table, and meals at all hours. 7 59 AND CABINETMAKEBS, UPHOLST BR EBS, AND GENERAL FURNITUBE MAKERS. HAVE taken those Central and Con- venient Premises m Tancred Street, « jpoeite Union Bank (late Jno. Meoch), ejd will carry on the above businesses m *?. ilßranches. Furniture Re-covered, Polished, and re- hired promptly, and at very reasonable #rms. VENETIAN BUNDS MADE TO ORDER. CANTERBUEY ROLLEB FLOUR MILLS, ASHBURTON. C. W. BURNER, PROPRIETOR. HAVING recently erected a Powerful Steam Engine m this Mill, and just completed a new Gristing Plant, I beg to inform the Farmers of this District that I am now prepared to undertake Gristing at lOd per bushel . Those who may wish to have Flour m exchange, to save a double journey, can do so on the following terms, viz, : — STONE FLOUR (Black Brand) Is per bnshel. ROLLER FLOUR (Red Brand) Is 3d per bnshel. In cases where exchange is made, THOROUGH SATISFACTION IS GUARANTEED, Or the Grist taken back, and FULL PRICE given for the WHEAT, with an allowance for Cartage, EARMERS^ND OTHERS ARE INVITED TO INSPECT TWO DIS- TINCT SYSTEMS OF ELOUR MANUFACTURE AT THIB MILL. SPECIAL ABBANGEMENTS foi ptcmerß sending Grists by Rail, or from ng distances. DAViFh. BROWN .. 264 Mwngcr,



FTIHB PREMIER COLONIAL O M^P ANT OANTERBU.P.Y BRANCH.- ■•."/rffl ' WBIU "Y OF Shprbholders JIRE AND MARINE RISKS, ALSO RISKS ON GROWING CROPS \CCEPTED AT THE LOW* ST CURRENT RATES. George Jameson, AGKNT, ASHBURTON ALBERT EOBEETS I HAS FOR SALE,— CIOV6rS, RED, WHITE, COWGRABS, ALSYKE, AND TREFOIL. Ryegrass and Cocksfoot. Rape. GOLDEN TABES, CAPE BABLEY, SEED PEAB, CRUSHED BEANS, SEED OATS (various kinds), PLOUGH SHARES. COOPER'S SHEEP DIP, Acknowledged to bo THE BEST IN THE MARKET.