RAILWAY TIME TABLE

Tbains Abbivb ax Ashburton— -From Christ ' huroh and the North, at 10.15 a.m. (express), 4.85 p.m., ana 7.10 p.m. From Timaru, 10.45 a.m. From Dunedin ana South, 5.27 o.m. (express). ' From Mount Somerß, 10.5 a.m Trainb Leavh Abhbtjbton— For Christ huroh ana North, at 7.10 a.m., 10.55 a.m., an 6.37 p.m. (express). For Dunedin and South, 10.25 a.m. (express). For Timaru, 4 vp,m.' For Mount Somers, 6.5 p.m.

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN.

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MAIL NOTICES.

Malls close at the Ashburton Post Offioe follows: — ; Foi(; Ohristohurch and North at 6 a.m 0.30 a.m., and 6 p.m., daily. For Ohertsey Rakaia, &0., at 10.30 ft.m and 6 p.m. dally. ' For Dunedin, Tinwald, Wlnslow, Hinds, Ooldstream, Rangitata, Orarl, Winchester, \nd Geraldine, at 10 ».m. daily. FoiTemuka, at 10 vm. and 4.30 p.m for Tlma/uand South, at 10 a.ea., and f 30 p.m., daily. For.Greenetreet, on Wednesdays and turdays, at 10.45 a.m. For Wakanui, Elgin, Seaview, Seafield, id Kyle, on Tuesdayß, Thursdays, Mid turdays, at 6.30 a, m. For Uonnt Somera, daily at 4.30 p.m For Mayfield and Ruapuna, on Mon k days and Thursdays, at 4.30 p.m. For Ashton, Waterton and Longbeach, 4.30 p.m. dally. For Flemlngton, on Monday*, Wednes lays, and Fridays, at 4.30 p.m. Foe Newlands, on Tuesdays and Frl at 10.30 a.m. Malls arrive at the^ Ashburton Post ffioe — From Ohrtstohuroh and Rakala at 10. 15 .m.! 4.35 p.m., and 7.20 p.m. From Ohertsey &o. at 10.15 t and ,36 p.m. daily. From Dunedin *Qd intermediate places 5.3? n.m. daily. •-. From Temuka an Timaru at 10.40 a.m p 5. 50 p.m daily. From Greenstreet, Wednesdaya and Saturdays, at 10 *. m. Fsorn Mount Somers, dally at 10.5 » m. From .Mayfield and Ruapuna, on Wed aesdayfl and Saturdays, at 10.5 a.m. From Aflhton, Waterton, and Long acbat 10 a.m. daily. From Newlands, on Tuesdays and Frl at 2.30 p.m. From Flemlngton on Tuesdays, Than days, and Saturdays, at 10a.m. _ .-

The Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 1887. A MARKET FOR DAIRY PRODUCE.

Notwithstanding the fact that the local markets of the colony are glutted with dairy produce, that butter m par ticular, during the summer months, commands only the ridiculously low figure of from 3d to 6d a pound, and that Dairy Companies are reducing the price paid for milk correspondingly, we do not m the least abate the opinion which we have frequently expressed, that dairy farming is bound to become one of the chief industries— possibly the chief industry — of New Zealand. No other colony m these seas is able to compare with her m the natural ad vantages which she possesses for the development of this industry, and we are confident that there is not only, at the present moment, no such_thjrjg-a« over-production I __but-thar we might -prt»ti«cc--rernimes as much without failing to find a remunerative market. But, m order to this, we must not be content to rely upon the local consump tion, we must look for our customers beyond seas. And we have not the smallest fear but that we shall find them, and that too at paying prices. Some time ago we expressed our belief that m India and South America an outlet might be found for our dairy produce, if only care were taken so as to ensure our butter and cheese reaching those countries m good marketable condi tion, and we have just come across a paragraph which is strongly confirmative of the correctness of that opinion. This will be found m the Lyttdton Times of yesterday, which, on the authority of its namesake of the Bay of Plenty, states that " A trial shipment of tinned butter was lately made from Tauranga to Rio de Janeiro, with the result that 2721 bof butter realised iij^d per lb, and 981 bof cheese 7 fid per lb. In larger shipments the average price is expected to be higher. The butter sent to Rio was, on the recommendation of experts, sent m three tins, and of these one turned out to be rancid, owing, probably, to defec tive packing or some fault of the tin, and the total price realised was 2 id per pound. From this, when duty, freight, commission, &c, were de ducted, the sum of nd per pound remained. Had the three sample tins turned out satisfactorily, no doubt consideiably more than is o.d per lb would have been obtained." If care be taken as to the preparation and packing, there is no reason why butter and cheese should not invariably reach Rio from New Zealand m the primest condition, and if so it is evi dent that there is every prospect of ob taining exceedingly satisfactory prices. And equally satisfactory results can, we believe, be depended upon from shipments to Bombay, Calcutta and other places m the East. The experi ment is well worth trying, and if, as we believe will be the case, it be found that good markets can be secured m both directions the result must be to give a great impetus to dairy-farming and largely to benefit the whole colony.

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

A Mr 0. Y. B. Goldie writes to the Wmn ganui Chronicle assorting that violent shooks of earthquake will be felt m New Zealand on the 18th and 14th inst.— Sunday and Monday next. A determined case of aoioidt took place at Nelson on Friday last. A -woman named Jessep, m Washington Valley, took " Bough en rats" and a quantity of arnioa. She had a comfortable home, and no reason is asiigned for tbe act. When playing with a pet dog m the afternoon, she was heard to say, " Poor fellow, you are going to lose your mistress soon." She had indulged somewhat m liquor. The following is from the Temuka Leader of the 3rd inst. :— " Yesterday about 00 head of oattle were despatched to Southland by Mr Andrew Grant. Instead of sending them by railway they are being driven along tbe road the whole way. A large drove of sheep intended for Southland is also on the road, as it ia found that it is oheaper to send them m this way than by train. It the plan we have suggested were adopted this would not be so. Our ouggeation is to inoreaia tbe QUBtoms duties, and roduce railway freights, and if that were done the colony would be much the batter foz it." Weakness and sickness changed to health tnd strength with Hop Bitters ilways it thoie »i 4« Vj foecioiQ Co. Sea

A special train, baviog on board the southern portion of the San Franoisoo mail, passed through Ashburton about midnight last night. Mr Wybert Reeve and Company will appear m the Oddfsllows* Hall this evening when the comedy of " The Crushed Trage dian " will be produced. The Bruce Herald denies a statement made by an O&maru paper to the effect that the Milton Pottery had been dosed. Our con temporary says : — " The pottery is not closed, but m consequence of' the warehouse being well stooked with finished goods, a few of the hands, the producers as they are flailed, are temporarily off work. Neither ib it true that the men hare only behiy working half-time for a long while past. The "special" of a contemporary says that at the recent conference between " the leaders of the Opposition " it was agreed that Mr Bryoe should lead m any attack on the Government. . It is mentioned by an exohange as an evidence of the advance of civilisation amongßt' the nativei of Tauranga distriot that the well known chief, Hori Ngati, has taken a private letter-box at the local post office. " What shall we name baby sister ? " asked a mother of her little four-year-old daughter. 11 Call her Early, mamma ; that's a pretty name." "Early ! That is not a little girl's name." " Oh, yes it is. Don't you remember you read to me about a little girl who was to be the May Queen, and who wanted her mother to call her Early ? " Mr C. Braddell desires to acknowledge the receipt of the following speoimens for the mußeum : — Bush eookroaches (Prinophw Retieuiaris, native name "Huhu"), from 1 Geraldine Bush, presented by Mr J. T. Mitohell ; petrified moss, etc, presented by a Friend, per Mr A. Cook; Band from South Afrioa, presented by Mr Charles Chapman. Summonses have been issued against several people for standing m the Theatre Boyal, Melbourne, during the performance of the pantomime, and one of the proprietors has also been summoned for permitting the same. The Waimato Times, of Saturday, says that a woman named Johnstone, whose hus band left her some years ago, and who has been m pretty straightened circumstances ever since, was found at an early hour on Friday morning m a well m Harris street. Constable Graham hearing a noise as of someone orying and groaning, proceeded to the spot from whence the sounds proceeded, and found the unfortunate woman down a well nearly 30 feet deep. After some difficulty had been experienced m raising her to the surface it was found that she was very much bruised. Dr Staopoole was summoned and attended to her, and m the morning she was removed to the hospital. For a time past she kas been m reoeipt of oharitable aid, and her circumstances were not. of the brighest order. The Southland Times remarks that despite Protection the fall m the value of hnd m Germany is as marked as with us. Thus lately m the district of Kcenigsberg a State farm whioh a few years before had been sold for 40,700 marks, was recently disposed of for 82,000 marks. Similar reductions m (Value are common m Meoklenburg, where | the reductions m rent range from 15 to 40 I per cent. A large nugget was unearthed at West Dunolly, Viotoria, last week on private pro perty belonging to a Mr (White, but which had been worked for some considerable time# The nngget weighed m the rough 4190z5. It was a large piece of quartz impregnated with gold, and, after being treated at the Mint, realised 2600zs 12dwts of the preoious metal. The Messrs Hogan, who found it, reoeive two-thirds the other third going to the landowner. The following paragraph is from the South Canterbury Tines : — Conscientious men do not always measure their words. At a oertain hotel m Dunedin, during the reoent murder trial, two medicos from Canterbury met at the dinner table. One was merely a visitor, the other a witness who had jußt testified* Unto him the visitor— " Witness, you have just committed perjury, sir ; and you know it, fir I " American Co. 'a Hop Bitters strengthens, builds up and cures continually, from the I first doße. Be sure and see HoiitowAY'siPniLS.— Weakening weather.— The sultry summer days strain the nerves of the feeble and decrepit, and disease may eventuate unlesß some restorative, such as these purifying Pills, be found to correct the disordering tendenoy. Holloway's medioine gives potency to the nervous system, whioh is the source of all vital movements, and presides over every aotion whioh maintains the growth and well-being of the body. No one can over estimate the necessity of keeping the nerves well strung, or the ease with whioh these Pills accomplish that end. They are the most unfailing antidotes to indigestion, irregular circulation, palpitation, sick headache, and costiveness, and have therefore attained the largest Bale and highest reputation. 2 32

WAKANUI SCHOOLS

+■ The Main School was examined by Inspector L. B. Wood on January 5 . The following is the Bubstance of the general report : The results of the examination are on the whole very fair. Infants, Standards I. and ll.— ln these classes most of the subjects have been well taught, the reading especially presenting some very ! good qualities. Standards 111. , IV., V. , [ and Vl.— The puplla In Standards IV. ! and V.t are well prepared for the work expected of them. Marked weakness io grammar and arithmetic caused the rate of failure m Standard 111. to be much higher than it tronld otherwise have been. Standard VI. made bat a mode rate appearance. The order and atten tion of the pupils were good. L. B, Wood, M.A. Staff : Mr A. Oookaon ; Mistress, Mrs Williamson. Roll number, 70 ; presented In Stan* dards, 52 ; excepted and absent, 3. Standard. Presented. Failed. Passed.

Percentage of passes, 50*7. Percentage of failures, 27. Tfae Side School was examined by Inspector L. B. Wood on January 7. His report on the same is as follows : — This small school has passed a very good examination. The answering m nearly all the snbjeots was accurate and intelligent. Beading and grammar were the only subjects below a good average. Ihe discipline is good. L. B. Wood, Inspeotor. Staff: Mr H. R. Wilkinson, Master; Mrs Wilkinson, Sewing Mistress. Roll number, 22 ; presented m Stan dards, 16. Standard. Presented. Failed. Passed.

Percentage of paseis, 63*6. I Perceotage of fallurei, X2f, |

ASHBURTON BOROUGH COUNCIL.

■» . The ordinary fortnightly meeting wan held last night. Present : Tho Mayor ani CrsFnedlander, Williamson, Roberta, Bird, a.'&Reid. apology was received for the absence of Ur Harrison. mayor's statement The Mayor said ihe debit balance at the bank was £1278 7a 7d. The amounts which had been received Binoe last meeting were :— Library accou >t, £2 2* ; 1 censes, £1; cog licenses, £4; pipes sold, £4 Is 8i ; Bampatead Town Board, expenses of fira, £3 4i , /eats of reserve?, £18; rent of pound, £8 19 ; pawnbroker's license, £20 ; rates on Government pro perty, £31 IO«. CORRESPONDENCE. Letters were received— (l) From the Ashburton Domain Board, m reference to an account forwarded to it for a re» fund of expenses inourred m connection with the recent grass fire m the Domain. The Board trusted that m view of its having no funds the Oounoil would treat the matter as one affecting tho Borough. Had the Board sufficient funds at Its dis posal it would gladly pay the account. — It was resolved not to relieve the Board of Jts liability, bnt at the same time not to press for . Immediate pay ment.—(2) From the Domain Board, intimating the date of meeting gf that body. — The Mayor said that m company with the Engineer ha had waited on the Board, whioh had agreed to the Oouncil's suggestion with regard to the removal of a fence.— (3) From the Fire Brigade, m reference to a variety of matters affeotlug the Brigade. — Messrs W. B. Oompton and F, Hltohings were approved aa mem bers of the Brigade. It was deoided <o advertise, as required by l»w, the resigna tion by Mr O. Ray of his office of Fire Inspector. The remainder of tha letter was referred to the Fire Brigade Com mittee.— (4) From the Hamputead Town Board, stating that It was willing to pay a fair proportion of the work done on the East Belt, and referring the Oounoil to certain clauses m the Publio Workd and Muniolpal Corporations Act, — A letter was also read from the Engineer, Mr Q. E. Fooks, m reference to the same matter. He stated that the work had been done at the request of the Chairman of the Board, and with the understanding that that body should bear the cost — Or Williamson, as Ohalrman of tho |Wok,3 Committee, Bald that since he had ascertained that the work had beun done he had asked the Engineer not to under take any more without obtaining the sano'ion of the Council and the writteu request of the Board. He had noticed that repudiations sometimes took place when matters were loosely done. At the same lime, it would be as well for the Hampstead Town Board not to raise the question of cost, as a great deal of work had been done on the town sida ot U;e Belt and the Board might be called npon I (o bear a proportion of the expenditure. —Or Bird said the work had been started without the sanction of the Works Com mittee, — The Mayor said the Act seemed pretty conclusive. If the Borough were called upon to bear the oat of part of the work done for the Board, the Beard should be called upon to bear its propor tion of other work done on the belt— Or Williamson said that it seemed to have been that the Engineer thought he was at liberty to do the work when he was satisfied that the Board would bear the cost. — Or Roberts said that the matter had been first mentioned m a report by the Engineer, which was. referred to the Works Committee. Before that Com mittee's report came before the Council tbe work had been commenced. — After some further discussion, during the course of -which it was pointed out that the Wak*nul Road Board ~had always defrayed the coat of similar work, it waa decided that the matter could not be gone into m the absence of the Engineer, who was then too HI to attend the meeting of the Oounoil. — (5) From Or Oralghead resigning his seatfliu the Oouncil, as he intended voting the Old Country. The resignation was aooepted, and the Return ing Officer was Instructed to take steps to fill the vacancy. engineers' RBrouT, The Engineers reported as follows : — Water race In paddocks, River Bed Reserve : The tenants of paddocks Nob. 2 and 3 have been asked if they will con tribute towards this work, and have deolined to pay any portion of the cost. — The labor gang has been engaged at the formation of Winter street and the Wakanul Road West and carting soil, making, repairing and fixing bridges, making and hanging wicket gate m plauta tion, repairing fire alarm staging, clearing streets, attending to water supply, etc. The supply of water required m the Domain reservoirs, owing to recent freshes m the river and the clay we had put on the exposed shingle, does not exceed the quantity neoessary before the alterations •• that Is, there 1b now very little or no lobb by absorptlou. In regard to the matter referred to m Olauso 1, it was deoided to take no im mediate aotion. STREET LIGHTING. The L'ghtlng Committee reported the receipt of tenders from the Gas Co. for lighting the town for one year at £4 15a per lamp, or for three years at £4 12s 6d per lamp, the Oounoil to have the option of breaking the latter contract after the firat year had expired, provided that all arrears were paid up at the rate of £4 15s per lamp. After some discussion, Or Williamson moved that the offer of the Gas 00, fot one year be accepted.— Or Roberts seconded. Or Bird moved an amendment to the effect that the offer of the Gas 00, for three years be accepted. — This waa seconded by Or Reid. The amendmett was carried, Or Fried lander abstaining from voting. ITIRE. BRIGADE EXPENSES. In reply to Or Reid, it wa3 stated that the Upper Ashburton Road Board had absolutely declined to pay the expenses inourred at Qainton's fire. Home discussion took place, and it was ultimately resolved to notify the Board that unless the account be paid forthwith the Brigade would not attend any fires m the Upper Aehburton Road Distriot. It was also further resolved that m case the amount were not paid, an advertisement be inserted m the local papers drawing the attention of the rate payers m that portion of the Upper Ash button Road Dhtrlot adjaoent to the Borough to the state of affairs, and to the fact that unless the amonnt be paid the services of the Brigade would m future be withheld. DISPUTED ACCOUNT. It was resolved, on the motion of the Mayor, that the Worka Committee should inspect the E ist Belt, with a view to acquainting themselves with the position of affairs, and what work had been done for the Hampstead Town Board. TENDXSS. The tender of Mr P. Norman at £6 wbb acoepted for the lease of a river bed reserve, subjeot to certain details being arranged PAYMENTS. Accounts amounting to £57 (U 4d were passed for payment, and the Council adjourned.

SOUTH RAKAI ROAD BOARD.

An adjourned meeting of the South Raka'a hand B: ard waß hold on Monday. Present : Meßßra Holmes, Taoker, and Allan. On the motion of Mr Holmes, Mr Allan was voted to the chair. Leave of absence was granted to Meuri Ooster and Mulligan. clerk's report The Olerk reported that contractor Oronin had at lwt finished his carting culvert oontraot, and the timber had been sold. The contractors had left the metalling on Malowariog's Road un finished.—Complaints had been made by several ratepayer with regard to a new water ore-using on the main river road, and the Chairman had given instructions for the same to be made good without delay EXTENSION OF TIME. Mr Siloook wrote with respeot to hli application for an extension of time on hli. metal omtract.— Resolved " That under the circumstances an extension be granted to April Ist j if the oontraot be not then oompltted the penalty will be enforced. BHINGLI. Mr A. MoPhkil asked permission to take a few loads of shingle from the Somerton pit — Application granted. OVERDRAFT. The Bank agent wrote re the Board's overdraft. — The letter waa considered satisfactory, and it was resolved to redeposlt £2,600 for 12 months ; £800 for 6 months, and the balance to current account. A DISPUTED LIABILITY. Messrs Holmes and Loughrey wrote re the claim against the Ellesmere Road Board, stating that that body would pay. £70 9a 5d being half the amount of land purchase money, but they refused to recognise any futther olaim a* no authority is known to have been given for any further expenditure. — It was resolved, to accept the same, although the Board | expreased the opinion that authority was given, and that the two Clerks arranged the work. ANOTHER DIS*UTB. Messrs Holmes and Loughrey wrote to the effect that Messrs Harper and 00. had waited on them stating that Mr W. Anderson was willing to accept £120 for his acre of land taken for gravel purpose*, and forego his olaim for trespass. If he could have the crop growing on it he would accept £110.— Resolved " That an effor of £15 for the land and £5 for the orop be made to Mr Anderson m full settlement for the aore of land and orop." It was deoided that if this be not accepted the matter be fought out. SHINGLE. It was resolved " That before putting more Bh lngle on Mainwaring's Rd»d the present contract should be completed." ' MISCELLANEOUS Mr Allan reported that he had examined some of the croßsiuga made by Oronin, and had found some of them wanting m shingle —Resolved " That no further payments be made to Cronin till the whole work be completed." A shingle pit ou the river road required refencing, as it was at preseut dangerous to the publio using the road. — The Oierfc was instructed to have the same attended to. Mr Tucker was ie:ommeDded to the County Oounoil to Bell dog collars. Acoounts amounting to £145 8s 4i were passed for payment and the meeting adjourned.

LATE CABLE NEWS.

(By telegraph from the Bluff.) [" AQB " SPECIALS.] london, January 25. A conference has been held between the Agente-Qenerol of the Australian Colonies at the invitation of Sir J. F. GarricW, to consider what steps should be taken m connection with the statements recenMy made by Monsiguor Freppel m the Frenoh Chamber of Deputies, re apeoting the New Hebrlbes and other inlands m the Pacific After earofnl consideration of the eubjeot, the Agents* General arrived at the deoioion that Ik would bo useless either to protest or take> any farther action m connection with M. FceppaU's statements. A special meeting of shareholders la the New Pacific Cable Company hai been convened for Ist February for the purpose of receiving nominations for directors. Lord Salisbury has promised Sir Graham Berry, of Victoria, to notify the European Powers with reference to the Melbourne International Exhibition, to be held m 1888. Mr Henniker Heaton has forwarded » communication to Mr Raikes, Post- Master-General, advocating the introduc tion of an imperial trans-oceanic penny postage system. Britißh exhibitors, who intend to be represented at the Adelaide Exhibition, have accepted the proposed allotment of space. January 27. No further developement of the rumored immenent war between Franoe and Germany has taken piece, but it has now been ascertained that the contractor* for the Germany army have b^n^h* n-> the whole of the Australian preserved meatß m the market to the entire exclusion of the French Government, who have ordered 6,000, 0001bs weight of preserved meat from Chicago. Rumors of imminent war between Germany and France continue to be circulated m official circles. The statements recently published* 3 m the Daily News, to the effeot that war was impending between Franoe and Germany, are reiterated m Austrian newspapers and confirmed m offiolal circles m Vienna. It is stated that m all probability Germany will be compelled to anticipate Frenoh action and will take the field almost immediately, to prevent France entering upon the contest, fully equipped and prepared for a protraoted struggle. January 28. Sir Charles Dilke consider* that the conduct of France m reference to the New Hebrides involves a justifiable casus belli. A committee of the Senate of the United States of America has been appointed to enquire into the olalms of American subjects, who acquired land m New Zealand previous to the annexation of the Islands by Great Britain. It has requested President Cleveland to insist upon England indemnifying the claimants, The new Roman Catholic Archbishop of Melbourne, the Wght Rev Dr Thomas Oarr, has left for Melbourne via Italy. The Address-in- Reply to the Queen's speeoh was carried m the House of Lords after a brief debate. Lord Salisbury ex pressed a hope during the debate that the difference which had arisen between Lord Randolph Churchill and the Government would only be of a temporary oharaoter. Referring to the Irish question, Lord Salisbury stated that increased coercion was becoming more and more neoeiiary m Ireland. In the House of Commons the debate has been adjourned. Sir R, Hamilton, the reoently ap pointed Governor of Tasmania, has em barked for his new seat of Government. The complete return for the Exohange division, Liverpool, shows that Mr Gosohen was defeated by 7 votes. January 90 ( The Emperor of Germany emphatically denies that there is any present proapeot of war being deolared between Germany and Franoe. The municipal corporation of Cork have been invited by a circular, issued m the name of the Prince of Wales, to subsoil!: § to the funds of the Imperial Institute, They have deolinei to subscribe, and suggest that the Prince of Wales ahotilf oontribute to the relief |of the exlitlug cUittesp In Iceland.,

TBE AHHBURTON (iOAJKDIAN, TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 18 7



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Sixth 4 4 0 Fifth 3 0 2 Fourth 9 1 7 Third 16 7 8 Second 15 1 13 First 5 0 5 Infants 17 ... ,„ Totals 69 13 35



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JJpeistal Ad^rertiaeinantß. W. ¥. HAOTAFOKD, (Burnett street, opposite •' Wail" Offiow) TINSMITH AND METAL-PLATE WORKER, WISHES to inform the public of Ashburton ani tbe surrounding districts that he keops m stock or can MANUFACTURE TO ORDER aH de- scriptions of TINWARE for FARM or DAIRY purposes; also, all REPAIRS of any nature promptly executed m a skilfu manner. All goods sold at lowest rontuneratlve prices. A Trial solicited. HORSE-HAIR and BEESWAX bough m any quantity for CASH. 1 VUHLIQ NOTICIS. IN retiring from the Tailoring Business so long and successfully carried on by I me under tbe style of CrAighe<td and Co. I beg moat heartily to thank the many kind friands and patrons who have so liberally supported me during the time I have resided m Ashburton, also to inform them and the public generally that I have disposed of my business to Mr Hugh O. Oraighead, who comes to New Zaaand well recommended with over thirteen years ptaotioal experience, and all the latest and newest ideas connected with the trade. ALEXANDER CRAIG HEAD. Aahburton, January Ist, 1887. REFERRING to the above, I have JLt much pleasure m intimating to the residents of Aehburton and surrounding district that I have deoided to settle m Ashburton, and hope by strict attention to business to merit the same favorable support whloh has been extended to my brother. The Ashburton Tweeds being quite equal, and m some respects superior to {reported goods, I trill support the looal industry as far as the requirements of business will permit. Fit, Style, and Woekmakbhip Guaranteed. HUGHC ORAIGHEAD. Ashbnrton, January Ist, 1887. 12 HUSBAND AND WIFE. The Husband. Dear wife. I am weary of seeing You toil every day for your bread, While I am a poor helpless being ; 'Tie often I wish I were dead. You ne'er were accustomed to toiling, Your hands were once white like tie snow; While I watch you work night and morning Yonr movements seem wearied aud slow. The Wife. Dear husband, give over yonr worry, My work bgcidb like labor, I ween, But I am never, compelled, dear, to hurry Now I use Feniman's Washing Machine. It lightens by two-thirds my labors. And makeß all my garments bo clean, That our clothes are the onvy of neighbors Who adore Ferriman's Washing Machine TO THE WIVES"~AND MOTHERS OF ASHBURTON AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC OF NEW ZEALAND. In presenting to the public of ABhbuiton the marvellous STEAM WASHER, I believe I am confer r ing a boon of incalculable worth on every wife and mother m this beautifa 1 land, an whom that most important function of every household devolve*, known (and hitherto dreaded) as washing clothes of every de- scription. By the use of this Machine, this dißtaetefal and slavish work is entirely relieved of its drudgery, and mode a source of pleasurable ozerciso. The unequalled qualities which it possesEea of thoroughly blracbing the clothes giving them an unparalleled whiteness, and its haimlotß action npon delicate and colored fabrics, render it peculiarly ngefal and popular. The caving qualities of the Machine quite m keeping with its other meritorious features. Any person who will give it a prac- tical teat will be unquestionably convinced -tnstirom flniSJoiNumiUAij minapoitm it xr unsurpassed and uneqnalled. The consump- tion of fuel is materially reduced. The saving effected m this item alone will m one year equal the price of the Machine. As it only entails tbe consumption of two-thirds the amount of soap a<ed m the ordinary way of washing, this item of economy is self-evident to every person. Ths greatest saving, how- ever, is effected m the wear and tear of the clothes. Every intelligent individual knows that ths use of the washboard wears the various fabrics more than anything else, and cs th« marvellous P teAm Waeher renders its uea absolutely unnecessary, and thereby ob- viates almost entirety the necessity for " clothes mending," its saving qualities m thiq particular will be at once apparent asd appre- ciated. But all ita savin? qualities of a financial character are eclipsed, and dwindle into insig- nificance, when we take into consideration the frail, delicate, and weakly condition of thousands of wives and mothers who are forced to tax their energies and waste their limited strength m Jtke old way of washing ; but who may, by the use of its magical pro- perties, do the work without any fatigue to their feeble bodies, and with infinite satisfac- tion and pleasure to their minds. This, more than any desire or expectation on the part of the inventor to make money out o the article, was the prime object he had m view. From the marvellous resnlts obtained from its use, hewever, and the unbounded and enthusi- astic commendations from everyone having need it since its introduction to the public, as annexed list of names of persons who have purchased the machino ana are willing to testify to its merits, will folly attest, the advertiser has deemed it wise, m order to place incomparable article of household use more prominently, before the intelligent people of the district, t* pive the postal address of a few of the buyers, m order that an unprejudiced and entirely mpartial opinion of its intrinsic valuo,' may. be readily obtained by anyone desirous of getting Buch information from actual users and purchasers, who will un- doubtedly be best calculated to give a jast estimate of its value. Mrs Herbert, Seafield Mr M. Bruce, Seafleld Mr Collison, Seafield Mr D. Ross, Lauriston Mr Gr. T. Marriott, Ashburton Mr T. Glaridgfl, ABhburton Mr W. Oharlton, Ashburton Mr Bradbnry, Ashburton Mr H. Hudson, Elgin Mr J. Lloyd, Newlands Mr E. Thomas, Wakanui Mr A. Frisby, Aehburton Forks Mr S. Chapman, Willowby Mr G. Grice, Willowby Mr J. Williams, Willowby J. Hearn. Ealing Mr A. McLeod, Tinwald Mr W. Anderson. Flemington. Mr O. C. Fools, Alford Forest Road Mr Poter Lownie, Wakanui Mr Williim Brown, Wakanui Mr J Johnstone, Trevorton Mr Charlee Ward, Ashbnrton Mr William BavHa, Ashburton Mr Charles Fowke, Ashburtou Mr Andrew Dawson, Waterton Mr John Small, Wheats tone Mr J H. Carlton, Mo ant Somers Mr W. Brown, Wakanui Mr J. Shearer, Aehburton Mr J. Farland, Mount Somora Mr G &.pray, Ashburton Mr W. Allan, Dromore Mr T. Qaartermain. Tinwald Mr R. McAlister, Waterton And 131 others m all parts of the district, DIRECTIONS FOR USE. Fteep the clothes over night, then wring out. Boap all the dirty parts well. When the water is boiling violently, which will at once bi evident by heavy and foaming suds rising to the top of the machine, take out the clothes and put them at once into clean water (as the dirt is liable to set, and difficult to remove if this is neglected). After this, rinse and put them m bine water. Prints and Ginghams, soap same as white clothes. Put thorn all mat once ; when water is boiling turn for five minutes. If water is not boiling, but very hot, turn eight minutes. Lace Curtains, wet and soap them, put them m a pillow slip ; tie thorn up. Turn for ten or fifteen minutes. Cold water will do for wetting all the above. Woollen Blankets. Wet m warm water Soap and put them m loose. When the water boils turn ten minutes. Rinse m warm water. Red Flannels. Wet them m warm water. When water is jast ready to boil, tarn for one minute. Rinse m warm water, for white flannels tarn for five minutes. Hose. Ladies' and Children's Hose, highly colored, must not be put into boiling water, but have good and hot.- Turn oae minute, if not highly colored torn five minutes. F. FERRIMAN, , Sole Ascent, Aehburton, FOR BALE. A Good WireMcCormick BINDER. A eecoßd-haad Wood'sIBTRING. F.FESBIMAH



Special advertisements. FAYARD AND BLAYN PAPER SIXTY years of great Bncceaa proclaim its superiority m the treatment of Violent Colds, Irritation of the Chest, Aching, Sprains, Sprains, Soreß, Scalds, Corns, Bunicn?, Soft Coma, etc. • This medicine, the property of which has been established more than half a century by thousands of cares, is of an invalu- able use m many inflammatory diseases against which there are not many effi aclous remedies, and i 8 therefore jnßtly considered by a great nnmber of our most eminent physicians as the most active and least irritating agent m the bove affections. In order to avoid counterfeiting, Messrs Fayard and Blayn's signature has to be required on every roll of paper and on the box. Wholesale 30, Rue Baint-Merri, Paris (France), and Bold by all Chemists m the Colonies. VALENTINES! VALENTINES!! New Stock of Valentines just received per s.B. "Coptic" from London. Com- prising a variety of the newest and moßt beautiful designs. Now ready for selec- tion, and at very low prices. Also,— COMIC VALENTINES In Grbat Variety. Cheap. NEW GOODS Just opened out. PHOTO Frames, Fire Screens, Writing Desks, Work Boxes, Photo Albums, Scrap Albumß, Writing Albums, Docu- ment Baskets, Letter Clips, Inkstands, Pen Knives, and every description of Fancy and Commercial Stationery. We have j.lso a large Stock of Brown Wrapping Paper. Grocers' Grey Bags, also Confectionery and Fruit Bags. New Bookß and New Music by every mail Bteamer, Subscribers supplied with English, American, and Continental Newspapers and Magozines immediately on arrival of mail Special attention is given to all orders for Bookbinding, Printiasr, Engraving, and Lithography. Specimens on view. Special Discounts allowed to Library and School Committees. Catalogues and Lists on application. ..,„_. -Any Book -wan r ed which may be tem- porarily out of Btock will be immediately procured from our Christchurch Establish- ment, the stock of which is one of the largest and best assorted m the colonies ; or from our London Agency by direct mail steamer. Booksellers, Stationers,. Printers, and Bookbinders, STATIONERS' HALL, ABHBURTON. A CERTAIN CORE FOR BALDN36S. HICKMAN'S Eclipse Hair Producer. (Registered). PRICE, 4s. ANEW DISCOVERY for the growth of Hair on the Head and Face ; for removing and preventing Dandruff, and arresting the Fall of the Hair. It cureß any Disease of the Scalp, and causes new growth on the head after being bald for years None genuine without the trade mark and signature— JOHN HICKMAN To be obtained at all Chemists. WHITE, CAYGILL, & CO., BARRISTERS AND SOLICITORS, J. W. WHITE, Notary Public, NOTICE is hereby given that the undersigned, Messrs White and O. (White. Smithson, and Raymond), of limaru, and John A. Catoill, of Ash- barton, have this day entered Into Partnership as Barristers and Solicitors, at ABhburton, under the style of "White, Oaygllland Oo." Mr J. W. White, will attend the sittings of the Courts at Ash- orton. WHITE & CO., JOHN A. OAYGILL. Money to lend In any sums on approved freehold security. Officoß ; Bqllock'a Arcade 10*803 WILDING AND LEWIS, "OARRISTERS AND QOLIOITORS. x> _ b F. WILDING, Notabt Public. Offices: Next "Mall" Office, Burnett-st., Asbburton. Mr Wilding will attend the sittings of the Aohburton Courts on Tuesday and Fridays, and may be consulted personally n these days. The firm Is now represented m Ash- burton by Mr Clayton, an English Solicitor of considerable experience, who will be m daily attendance at the office to receive instructions %nd confer with clents. »IQQ 8 NEW ZEALAND CLOTHING FACTOR r mHE NEW GOODS FOR THE J SUMMER SEASON ABB NOW OPENED OUT. The Stock is THE LARGEST & BEST SELECTED IN THE TOWN, And the variety of Style and Patterns m Men's, Youths', and Boys' Clothing leaveß nothing to be desired. Thousands of Men's and Boys Suits, newest styles. Trousers and Trousers and Veßts manufactured of New Zealand Tweeds. Every garment warranted shrunk Jvercoats, Waterproof Coats and Leggings m great variety Hata, comprising every new style worn Ohitdron's Jersey Suits, Children's Men- of-War Suits \ Gentlemen's Hosiery, Scarves ; Oxford Regatta and White Shirts Rugg, Portmanteaus, and Travelling Bags celebrated WERTHEIM SEWING MACHINE. Time Payments. M, CLOTHING FACTOW,



Wanted. WANTED —A Good General Servant Apply offioe of thU paper. 2 136 WANTED a General Servant. Apply to Mrs Alfred Curtis. 2 34 WANTED Known"— For cheap drapery go to H. O. Skoers 1 Genuine Clear- ing Sale. Freßh bargaiua just opened. Melford House, East Bfcreet. WANTED Known — Girl's gloves, 2d; ladies' handkerchiefs, 2d ; black Alapaca, s£d ; towel 8 from 3d ; ladies' straw hats, 3d ; ladies' Bilk gloves, 61 ; grand valne m dress stuffs, at 6|d. H. 0. SBQKBa' Great Clearing Sale. WANTED CASH.— -New Currants s£d ; Valencias, 6d ; Sultanas, 7d ; Elemes, 7d ; Muscatels, Is 6d ; l£lb boxes New Figs, 8d ; Whito Sugar, 2|d. Jas. McGregor, opposite the Arcade. WANTED KNOWN.— Fancy Goods, Toys, Book and Sheet Music at H. M. Jones', East and Burnett Btreets WANTED TENDERS for Equity of Four Brick Shops and Dwellings, situated on Section 187, Havelock Btreet, Ashburton. For particulars apply to Jas. W. Baker, Myross, near Invercargill, where tenders will be received to March 3rd, 1887^ 2JJS WANTED.— Applications for Steward to the Ashburton Club. Particu- lars from the undersigned, to whom applications with references enclosed must be sent m not later than 5 pra. on WEDNESDAY, February 16th.— G. F. Scott, President. 2 11 TENDERS. mENDERS wanted for Carting and X Stacking about 100 Acres Oats near Methren. WM. THOMAS] 2^31 Care of O. Hardy & Co. WANTED.— Applications for Secretary to the Ashburton Club. Particulars from the undersigned. Applications to he sent m tome before 5 p.m, on WEJ/NKS- DAY, February 16th.— G. F. Scott, President. 2 12 WAJNT&D Known. —For gentlemeu's shiita, vests, pants, socks, braces, ties, etc., go to 11. C. Sfgeus' Genuine Clearing Sale. Great variety of each juet opened. TTJURNITURE— To meet the times, W. JO DAVIS, Cabinetmaker, Eaßt street, ABhburton, is now selling Furniture of all kinds cheaper than ever. Chest of Drawers, £1 5s ; Spring Couchoa, £1 sb. Every other article equaUy cheap. All new furniture at second-hand prico. 804 Special Advertisements. OBNTBAL HjO^TBJj. JW. MoRAE having taken the above . Hotel, Bollcite a cshare of patronage from the people of ABhburton and sur- rounding districts. Best Brands of Wine's Spirits and Beers, Good Stabling— Feeds, One Shilling. Horses and Baggies to let on hire a prioea to meet the times. For the convenience of travellers hansom cab will meet all trains. fT^HE undersigned have Just Received X FRESH SUPPLIES OF NEWCASTLE COAL WESTPORT COAL " V.D.L. TIMBER V.D.L. PALINGS BOILED AND RAW OIL CASTOR OIL WHITE AND RED LEAD AMERICAN LOOKS HOUSE VARNISH SCRIM WIRE NETTING • WIRE NAILS FENCING WIRE (Barb) FENCING WIBE (Plain) INSPECTION INVITED. McOallum and Co., TIMBER, IRON, AND COAL MERCHANTS, MANUFACTURERS & IMPORTERS GREAT ANNUAL SALE OF y SURPLUS STOCK OF DRAPERY, CLOTHING, AND BOOTS. Commencing Saturday, Jan. 22. GEEATEST BAEGAINS Ever offered m Ashburton, FOR PRICES SEE£HANDBILLS. ANDREW ORR



Victoria House, IN Consequence of Requisite Alterations to Premises, which will afford greater focilitits for conducting our rapidly. increasing business, it. has been found accessary to Greatly Reduce our Stock within the next few weeks. Largo and liberal Koductions are now made m every Department Holders of Glassware Gift Coupons are requested to present the same as early as convenient to enable the Gift Distribution to be satisfactorily closed, « DIMANT~& COF, GENERAL DRAPERS, OLO -TRIERS, &a, Eaßt and Tancred streets, Ashburton.



NOTICE TO THE* LADIES OF V ASHBURTON. > MRS PAULING has REMOVED to WALTON COTTAGE, Green Lane, Hamtstead. 145 MKB MANHIRE, FANCY GOODS WAREHOUSE, Sahnders' Buildings, East street. TT'ANOY STATIONERY, Toys, and Jj Christmas Presents m variety. Christmas Cards, &c.,' &c. Ladies' and Children's Pinafores and Aprons, &c ," &c. 9624 CAUTION TO POACHERS. £N consequence of so much Poaching of Trput from the Lagmhor Creeks, I hereby give notice that anyone found so doing will be prosecuted ; and further, that a reward of £20 will be paid to any person who will give BHch information aa shall lead to the conviction of such offenders. DONALD MoLEAN, 11*38 Lagmhor; mOWLE'S PENNYROYAL AND A STEEL PILLS FOR FEMALES quickly correct all Irregularities, and relieve the distressing symptoms so pre* relent with the Bex. Soxes la lid and Is 3d, of ail Chemists and Patent Medicine Vendors. Prepared only by The Lincoln and Midland Counties Drug Co., Lincoln, England. Wholesale of all the Wholesale Houses. Beware of Imitations. TRY KIEKPATRICK'S NEW SEASON'S JAM. SPECIAL NOTICE. ■XT IRKPATRICK'S NEW SEASON'S IJV JAM is made 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 '. AM 1b the most delicious preserve m market. Do not be persuaded to buy cheap and inferior brands of Jam, the remains of old stock, which must be sold at any price, but ASK for KIRKPATBIOK'S NEW SEASON JAM, and see that you get it. THE BEST IS ALWAYS THE HEAPEST. Kirkpatrlok's New Season ,' am is the beet. > CAUTION. I None is genuine unless our name is ■tamped on each tin, and has our egisterod Trade Mark " Lord Nelson'j the label, S. Eirkpatrick & Co. MANTJFAOTUBEKS, NELSON, N.Z, 12