RAILWAY TIME TABLE

Tunis Awmvb at Ashbubton— From Ohrißt ' horoh and the North, at 10.15 n.m. {express), 4.86 p.m., and 7.10 p.m. From Timaru, 10.45 a.m. From Dunedin and South, 5.27 ©jn. (express). From Mount Somers, 10.5 ftjn Ts&inb Leavb Abhbubtoh— For Christ hureb and North, at 7.10 a.m., 10.55 a.m., an 5.87 p.m. (express). For Dunedin and Beath, 10.26 a.m. (express). For Timaru, 4 p.m. For Mount Somers, 5.5 p.m.

THE ASHB URTON GUARDIAN.

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MAIL NOTICES.

Malls oloae at the Ashbarton Post Office follows:— For Ohriatohuroh and North at 6 a.m 0,80 a.m., and 6 p.m., daily. Fox OhsrtseyKakala, Ac, at 10.30 a. m and 6 p. be. duly. For Dunlin, Tinwald, Winsloyr, Hinds, Oolditream, Rangitata, Orari, Winchester, %nd Gemldine, at 10 a.m. daily. Ik? Temuka, at 10 vm. and 4.30 p.m {ally. fFot Tlmara and South, at 10 a. a., and ■f 80 p.m., daily. m Fo* Greenstreet, on Wetfueadays and turdaya, at 10.45 a.m. For Wakanuf, Elgin, Seavlew, Seafield, Kyle, on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and • tnrdayji, at 6.30 a.m. For Mount Somers, daily at 4. 30 p. m For Mayfield and Kuapuna, on Mon d»yi and Thursdays, at 4.30 p.m. For Ashton, Waterton and Longbeach, 4.30 p.m. dally. For Flemlngton, on Mondays, Wednes to, iwd Fridays, at 4. 30 p.m. -For ISTewlandt, on Tuesdays ana Frl at 10.30 a.m.

Mails arrive »t the.. Aahburton Post ffitXJ— From Ohrlrtohuroh and Rakala at 10.15 'A, 4.35 p.m., «id 7.20 p.m. From Ohertoey &o. at 10.15 t and 1 35 p,m. daily. From Dunedin •ad Intermediate places 5.3« -\m. daily. /•FrOM Temuka an Tjmaru at 10.40 a.m p 6.30 p.m daily. lftrom Greenstreet, Wednesdays and. Hvtnrdays, at 10 *.m. Emm Mount Somer«, dally at 10.5 From Mayfield and Ruapana, on Wed AMdayi and Saturdays, at 10.5 a.m. From Aahton, Waterton, and Long eachat 10 a, m. dally. Fr,om Newlands, on Tuesdays and Fri at 2.30 p.m. From Flemington on Tuesdays, Than. dayi, and Saturdays, at 10a.m.

The Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. MONDAY, JANUARY 17, 1887. POLITICAL CRYSTALLISATION.

Everybody •> . who knows anything about goldmini'ng is aware that quartz is the matrix of gold, but by what pre cise method tbe precious metal is de veloped or why it should be found m such intimate association with so utterly dissimilar a substance we are not aware that scientists are able precisely to explain. And m matters political the equally curious phenomenon is observable that the most advanced Liberals and reformers are, to use an

Americanism, often " raised " m the

strongholds o^Conservatism, those who -tnrve- cradled m Toryism eventually turning out the authors of the most Radical reforms. A very interesting example of- this is, we think, likely to be furnished m the person of Lord R. Churchill, who, only a few weeks ago, as a Conservative Chancellor of the Exchequer, startled the world political

by the promulgation of a programme

ot the most ultra-Liberal character. Writing of this at the time, we indi cated out; belief that this betokened that

a process of political crystallisation had

set m which was likely to develope some rather unexpected results. We wrote : — " The drift of events, indeed,

we think points to the Conservative camp being split up, just as the Liberal

: camp has been, and that m the end there will be a new political crystallisa tion, which will bring together Lord Randolph and Lord Hartington as the leaders of a great central party, as opposed to an ultra-Radical and an old-Conservative party. However, it is early yet to predict the course of events, though we think they are fast shaping themselves m the direction we have indicated." The csble news, which we publish to-day however, shows that we had diagnosed the position very correctly, and demonstrates that the progress made is even more rapid than we had anticipated. For when Lord Randolph Churchill, thiough the Press, publicly "insists on- the necessity for economy i.i the public service, and ex presses his willingness lo cooperate with any patty m effecting this," and when, m response to this manifest overture, the foremost Liberal of the day writes " ex pressing his approval of the letter of Lord Randolph," there is surely evidence of a rapprochement which can but be the prelude to intimate alliance. It is now very plainly on the cards that Lords Churchill and Hartington will soon be found working on the same side and under the same banner, and the coalition which we indicated as probable becomes almost certain to eventuate m the near future. The process of political crystallisation is only proving a little more rapid than we thought.

NOTICE TO CORRESPONDENTS.

W.—Your letter is declined. It will be time enough further to refer to the matter when it is proceeded with. Until then we shall not permit it to be referred to m our columns either on one side or the other.

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

— . » A grass fire occurred m the Domain at noon to-day by which three or four aores of the fine plantation, hear Mr Fooke' place, was swept, and it is doubtful whether some of trees will recover. The firebell was rung and both brigades turned out, and as neighbors were promptly on the spot with buckets any danger ot tbe tiro spreading to houses m the vicinity was soon averted. It is not known how the fire originated, but as it is evident jit started near a path it is presumed, a lighted match, thrown down by some careless smoker, was the cause of starting what might have been a very serious fire, and which even as it is is quite bad enough.

A picnic m connection with the Ashburton Woollen Factory was held at Windermere on Saturday. The weather was all that could be desired, and tbe day was pleasantly passed.

At tbe B.M. Court this morning, before Mr XI. Alcorn, J.P., and Mr T. Bullock, J.P., a first offender for drunkenness was fined $s and costs.— Colin McLenn, for drunkenness, was fined 5s and ooals ; for resisting the police was ordered to bo imprisoned for four dayo and for having made use of obscene language wAßsentenoed to a like term of imprisonment.

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A lad named Voss received a sunstroke at Tai Tapu last wetk. and died from the effects a few days af terwardf?.

We observe by our exohangesythat the birds are committing great havoc among the orops m the North Island.

At a church m the Waitara a Sunday or two ago somebody put a conversation lozenge m the plate while the collection wns being taken up.' The churchwarden denounced the perpetrator of the mean triok before the whole congregation.

Fishermen hate been netting trout m the bay off Oamaru, and the local Acclimatisa tion Society are considering whether tHfey can prosecute.

Tho New Zealand gold export for the past quartor was valued at £216,585, and the total export up to 31st December, 1886, at £43,231,476.

£3,200,000 have been expended m defence m Viotoria, while about 10 per oent. of that amount has been spent m New Zealand.

It is stated that Sir Edward Ceoil Guinness has written to Mr Purser, who, for upwards of forty years, aoted as his head brewer, enoloaing a cheque for £217,000, as a parting souvenir of regard and confidence.

The interior of the statue of Liberty on Bedloa's Island, New York, caught fire on the 23rd Nov., and it was only by the hardest work that Bartholdi's great statue was saved from ruin.

A hater of vermin writes to an exohange given reoipes for the destruction of the speoies of icseots which infest the Old Men's Home, and gives the following hint whioh may, perhaps, be useful, to the authorities of that institution :— " It is said that if a branoh of narrow-leaved dittany or pepperwort (lepidium ruderale) be suspended m a room, all tho inßeots will settle on it and may be captured and destroyed."

George Kersey, the sou of Dr Kersey, of Lancaster, Fa., is said to be the tallest boy m Amerioa. He is 13 years old and seven feet high, and he has an older brother who measures six feet three inches. Th father and mother are each six feet.

The Akaroa, Mail of Friday reports :— A good many whales have been seen m the neighborhood of the harbor and bays during the last few days. One right whale calved m the harbor on Monday night, and yesterday was still inside. It has been quite the fashion to go out m boats to get a view of this whale and her youngster. There has been much talk of trying to get them, but there are no appliances.

The Auckland correspondent of the Dunedin Star reports that the New Zealand Tobacco Company (Limited) was registered on Friday. The Company have sent out the first seed to over 200' farmers and growers to the extent of about 400 aores, and the reports to date promise heavy orops this season. The Company will open their faotory very soon, and have a good Btock of colonial leaf to keep them going for the next twelve months. The Company will turn out plug tobacoo as their staple, but they will also produce other tobacoo and cigars.

An owner of a combine and engine located at Maori Hill met with a painful experience a day or two ago. He had (aays the Timaru Herald) taken the maohine to be overhauled preparatory to the grain threshing season, when on opening out the top of th<) combine a swarm of bees waa discovered. They resented the invasion of their rather curious domain m the most stinging manner, and as a result the intruder suffered m a very pain lol way. _J?ha b«eH.came off victorious, and the unlucky owner of the machines is now" resting m an easy ohair, with his head and arms m a sling, perfecting specifications for a new combine beehive.

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A NARROW ESCAPE.

The Hangitikei Advocate reports that a serious collision waß avertedjby a " mere flake " (using the term of some of fhn passengers) n few evetinpe ago. As the Wanganai train, due at Marton at 6 30, on me through what is known bb "Gawer'a Omting." near Bennie Glen, the engine of the ballad traok, the driver of whioh must have been considerably out of his reckoning, went by tha Bonnia Glen station, and where he intended to pasa the Wanganul down train goodness knowß. The Wanganai train jast oamo ryund the cutting as the ballast engine came up the inclina ; and the engines wore within a few feet of each othei when the ballast engine rerersed and ran back «gftin to the Bonnie Glen Btation. Had tho Wanstanui train been a few minut.es ]ater ; and both engines met on the Tura kioft hill, there would havo been un doubtedly n very cerioas accident.

A FIGHT WITH A LION.

A fearful affair ia reported from Ver vlera, m Belgian/. On the night of November 27 nn untrained Hon, appro priately oalli'd Bratas, on being let into a cage, which an attendant named Gremier had not bad time to leave showed Blgna of great excitement, taking prodigious leaps all ahont the cage and uttering ap palling coats. Seeing the man la danger tbe Hot) queen, a Madame Soumet, entered the cage to enable Gremier to withdraw, when the lion rushed at her and fastened hifl teeth m the lower pnrt of hor face, A professional tamer, Augusts Bonvillant went to the reßone, and by main force opened the lion's j*ws, thus enabllug the unfortunate women to totter ont of the cage, A portion- of her lower j\w. with some of the teeth, had been bitten aw*y. The savage beask turned his fury npon BouvilWmt, and he and the lion actually wroeteled togoihar for two or three nimutos/tha lon Bavsgaly biting the m^n about <h« chost and shoulders Finally, one of the a'.tßndanta by attack ing tho Hon with a pltcbfork from cqtside the cage, m*de him let go ha hold, and B invillant rushed out of tho o.ig-> and fainted awar. Ma r lairie Soumst's life is despaired o% bat Bjnvillant ia'expecWd to recover.

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DR RUSSEL'S CASES

Christchuroh, January 15. Dr Russell, Mary Bowern, and Isabella Wilson wore committed for trial to-day, on « charge of proouring the miscarriage of Annie Oonnoliy. Robert J. iVilßon, acsuaed with them, was discharged, thu magistrate holdi that there was no evidence to connect him with the owe. The evidenoo was to the offeot that Oonnolly, who Is 17 years old, waa servant at Mrs Bowern'u, whose brother (Wilson) beoama intitnata W'th h«*r m September, 1885. In January. 1886, the female accused persuaded her to go to Df KuaseU, who prooured her miscarriage. Ihe benoh refused bail for Russell, but admitted the womou to ball, m two sureties of £250 each. Joseph Bowern, Mrs Bowern's husband, aud her father became sureties.

THE EASTERN CRISIS.

[ebvter's tjilegrams— oofrßiaHT ] St Petersburg, January 15.

The Russian Government have signi fied their intention of supporting the candidature of Prince Nicholas of Min grelia for the throne of Bulgaria until a properly-elected Sobranje shall have re jected him. In that case they will pro pose another candidate. Beblin, January 14.

In the Reichstag, last night, the Array Bill was again under considera tion, when the House, by a majority of thirty-two, passed an amendment grant ing an increase of the effective peace footing of the army for a period of three years only m place of seven years, as required by the Government. The House then rose, and a proclamation is to-day issued dissolving the Reichstag.

INTERPROVINCIAL NEWS.

Auckmnd, Jan nary 18. A woman, name unknown was found dead m a house m Pt.rnell m a Gtite of iecompoßitJop . Mr Ooi-wt.u i haa taken . preliminary steps m the action against; Messrs Mo- Arthar for the recovery of £60,000, being supplementary to ono rpcantly concluded m which the aamo defendants were ad judged to pay £100 damages and oats for •ctn.il trespass, and again st wh eh decision they are appealing to the Privy Council. January 16.

The womin reported as found dead m a house at Pnttibll, name unknown, proves to be aMm Murray. The report aroaa tbrought the body being left uncoffiaed for two days through a nvsanderstandin4 m ths relieving Officer's department.

Bush firea are said to b& raging m all directions around Auckland There are eight disiino" fires m the Arafapu district. The damage m tha provincial district v estimated at £'000

A gum digger named Pi) es haa been arrested on suspicion of causing a fire at Waimakan which dfstroyed a aoow with timber. He Is beiog prosecuted under the Malicious Tnj.irlea fen Property Act. Wellington, January 16. It is understood that the strio v . regula tions regarding the importation of do^a to tho colony will Bhortly he rolaxod. Kaikoura. January IG. Me Lvea, member for Cheviot, ad dressed his constituents on Saturday night and receir d ft yet 3 of thanks and confi dence . dunedin, January 15 The funeral of Mra Larnach, wife of the Minister of Mines, this afternoon was lnrge'y attended, amoni» those following haine; the--P*<»«>Jor *°*^ — ih-»— Hnn — L-an±^_ -F.jpteecue, representing the Governor.

WHAT IS A CARAT ?

ThiP, saya "Cassell's CyclopoeJia," fs the name given to the Beech of the Abjßfilnian coral flower, or coral tree, which, being very small, and very equal In siza, were formerly used m weighing preoioua atones. Hence carnt has became the name of the weight used by jewellers for weighing precious stones, and the word is also used to indicate the pro portion of pure gold present m any alloy of that metal.. As a weight for dhmonds, the carat represents 3-1-6 Troy grains, and is divided into fourths (or oar at grama) as well as into eighths, aixteenths, thirty-second and sixty-fourths. In regard to gold, the wcrd osrat represents no absolute weight, but only a ratio or pro portion. Gold fa never usad for coinage, jewellery, etc, m a pure fttate; it ia alloyed with a coarser metal, sometimes with copper aod silver, and sometimes with copper alone, for the purpose of working, and to secure tbe necessary hardness. To indicate the proportion of pure gold m Any motnl thui alloyed, tbe metal is divided into 24 parts, or carats — '• 24 carat raeantag pure gold, and any less number cf carats meaning tbe fraction or proportion of gold to be found m the alloy. Sterling gold (he gold <f our coinage) contain? 22 parts of goM and two p&Hs of alloy; it ia tborofore said to be "22 carat fine," or "22 carat gold." The lower standard, usod for watch *"-'. .d? fi jjwellery, etc, contains 18 parts of gold and six pr.ris of alloy; it ia there fore called " 1.8-cajMt gold." But a much larger proportion of alloy is often intro duoed into gold represented qb " st&n '- ard"; thus we have 15, 12, and oven 9 carat gold, In many manufactured articles the number of carats of pure gold is indicated by a figu-e whioh forms a part of the " hall mark " p. tamped on them by the Society of Goldsmiths.

THE REVENUE RETURNS.

(N.Z. Times ) CUSTOMS. The Customs revenue for tho year 1880 was £1 311,808 as compared with £1,428 809 m 1885, a decrease of £117,000. For the December quarter the Customs duties bliow a decrease m spirits, tob:cco, wine, beer, opium, goods by weight, and ad valorem duties, but cignrs, Bnuff, faa, coffee, cocoa, sugar, and miscellaneous duties show improvement. RAILWAYS The New Zealand railway returns for the first th rty-six weeks of the current financial year show that tho gross receipts were £647,876, as against £691,711 for the corresponding period of last year. The working expenses absorbed £485,272, as against £473,314 last year. Thus the receipts exhibited a decrease of about £44,000, while the working expenses had increased by about £12,000 Tho net profit is .therefore m round numbers £66,000 less than last year, although tho length open is 1654 miles instead of 1496 On the Hurunui-Bluff line the receipts were £40,000 loss than last year, but the working expenses wero the same with n £50, although 86 more miles had been opened. This proves that ri&id economy must have been exercised m the working. ; n tho Picton line the working expenses swallowed up tho whole reoeipts and near'y £200 beside. On the Wan ganui line tho working expenses absorbed 97 per cent, of the reyonuo On the Wellingtpu line the receipts 'mid expendi ture both displayed a small increase, Taking all the lines there was an increase e£" 6,2 9£5 m tho number of passengers, and ' 73,421 m the number of live fctook carried. There were also increases m parcels, chaff, wool, and minerals, but decreasea m merchandise, graiD, end timbar. ' '

TELEGRAPHIC NEWS.

BRITISH AND FOREIGN.

[keuter's telegrams -copraiOHr.]

AFFAIRS IN IRELAND.

London", Jin nary 15, Scenes of a harrowing description occurred at evictions which have taken place m Glenbigh, County Kerry. The tenantry resisted the police, who arres ted twenty-five of them.

(Reoeivfld January 17, 2.30 p.m.)

N.S.W. POLITICAL.

Sydney. January 17, It is probable that an announcement m reference to the new Ministry be made to-morrow. Mr Barton, late Speaker of the Legislative Assembly has signified his intention of relinquish* ing politics, and has no idea of accept ing the Premiership of the new Ministry.

CRICKET.

The cricket match. Shaw-Lillywhite's team v eighteen of Bathurst district, was concluded on Saturday add resulted m a draw m favor of the Englishmen,

ANOTHER DEATH FROM SMALLPOX.

Mblbouknr, January 16. The death of an infant is reported at the quarantine station. The gother patients are progressing favorably.

AUSTRALIAN.

[rbutek's telegrams— copyright.]

NEW SOUTH WALES POLITICS.

Sydney, January 16

Sir H. Parkes has been sent for by the Governor, but up to six o'clock this evening had only seen two of his sup porters. It is understood he will form a free trade Ministry without going outside the ranks of the Opposition. He may possibly advise a dissolution of Parliament, m which case Sir P. Jennings will ask for supplies to be voted on the meeting of the House.

WRECK OF A BARQUE.

The barque Centurion, of the Thompson line, from London, was wrecked at North Head this morning. All hands were saved. The weather was stormy at the time of the occur rence.

WORKING MEN AND PROTEC TION.

The Anti-Immigration League have passed resolutions condemning any form of protection, and a procession cf mem bers of the League marched through the streets yesterday carrying trade banners. An anti-protection meeting was afterwards held m the domain.

MASSACRE OF BLACKS.

A report has been received from Kimberley that thirty blacks have been massacred m that district.

THE VACANT SPEAKERSHIP.

It is considered probable Mr Angus Cameron, who has recently been elected member for Kiama, will be a candidate for the Speakership of the Legislative Assembly, which .was recently resigned by Mr Barton.

WHAT A BOUQUET DID.

These PaHb boulevard flower dealers writfta a correspondent, have wonderful taste for arranging fl >wers. There is one of them, Mme. Lion, whose reputation ia Furopean ever since aa incident with which she happened to be connected got into its napurs. .

One of the Secretaries of the French Embassy at St Poteraburg fell m love with one of the ladies of honor to the Empress. Unluckily for the young diplo mattet, ahe was already engaged to bo married to a very wealthy and tit'ed Muscovite, but she aould nut help bLow- Ing her preference for the noble French man. Thereupon the Russian made such a scene that the lady went to the Empress for protection. ' Try and Induce her Mojeßty to accord your hand to which ever of us two shall produce the mo%t beautiful bouquet,' said the Secretary to her, and ahe promised she would do co The Kmpre3B loved her very much in deed, and readily yielded to «n arraqge ment which promised to be pleasant In any event. They sent for the young Iqdy's father who laughingly consented to all that waa going on. .Then the Russian gentlemm was communicated with, and when he waa Informed thaV mademoi selle's hand was for him who gave her the most magnificent bouquet that day fortnight, the Empress heraelf to be »he judge, he believed he would become her husband, and none other. But confident m his great fortune and his own good Uste, this Russian let thu days piss, sup posing all (he time that his money oould buy what ho wanted at the last moment. The day arrived when the lc*e gauge was to be dtcido d That part of the palace m which the Czarina lives was the scene of great txoitemeut. Eyon the autocratio Cz.r himself deigned to bo interested. r/l.jo the Grand Duke A'exfs was as eager as a child about it. The Russian nobleman advanced and presented ' an onormoua bouquet. It was indeed beau* tifal ; it was made up of the rarest fleers that could be found m all Russia, and had cost somethiug iike 80CO roubles. At the sight of h the young lady nearly fainted. . Surely if. w.b Imp suble for her dear little diplomatist to ever exoel.uuob, magnificence. The other Indies of honor and all thoso present ohowed their appre ciation of their couulrymau'a lova tokeq. With a smile on his lips the oount step pad forward, hiding m hia hand two gilded boxes. Iv politest language be dftid that one of the b.>xes contained a bouquet fof the lady ho loved ; iha othor held a few flowers which ha humbly begged that the Empress would deign to acenpb. Then ho handed the two ladies eaoh her bouquet, and immediately all those present a»w th*t he had won ; for never before waa there Puch a lovely combination of color and psrfume as ia those which he himaolf had brought from Paris. For the m suit that the gsugo h.d been throwa down he applied for leave of abSenoa ; it took nearly two days to get it. and then he Btarted {or Paris. Arriving there, ho rode straight to a famous flower shop, and told the pro prletraaa what he wanted. That night, at eight o'clock, he waa on his w*y back to Russia, and m the large basket whioh he looked carefully after day and night were riiftos, fl)nvonira de Mailmaison.and gardenia, mi these" three most lovely uses were «et about with white lilattf ruoh a bouquet was neve* seen in'" the ):u3aian o\pu,*l, and the Empress without delay awarded the oount the younj? lady's hand, They were married, and are now living m Vienna, to whioh embassy he waa promoted only a few months a*o. Tit Bits

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Special Advertise iatinss. j W. F. HANNAFOED7~" (Bnrnorfc sfcrart, opposite " *>fftil" « 'ffiae) TINSMITH AND METAL-PLATE WORKER, CTISHES to infom ibe public of Vy ABhbur.ton an j tbe surrounding districts that he keeps m stock or can MANUFACTURE TO OKDEII all de- scriptions of TINWABB for FARM or DAIRY purposes; also, all REPAtKS of any nature promptly executed m a tikilful manner. All goods sold at lowest remunerative prices A Tbsal solicited. HORSE-HAIK and BEESWAX bought many quanti'j for CASH. 11 73 TUHIAO NOTIOS. IN retiring from the Tailoring Business co fong and eucceßafully carried on iy ma under the style of OraigheAd and 00,, I beg moßt heartily to thank the many kind friends and parona who have bo liberally supported me during the time I have resided In Aehburton, also to inform them and the publio generally that I have disposed of my business to Mr Hugh 0. Oraighead, who oomea to New Z>aand well recommended with over thirteen years piaotioal experience, and all the latest and newest ideas oonneoted with the trade. ALEXANDER ORAIGBEAD. Aohbarton, January Ist, 1887. "DEFERRING to the above, I have X|j much pleasure m intimating to the residents of Aehburton and Burrounding district that I have decided to settle m Ashburton, and hope by strict attention to business to merit the same favorable support which has been extended to my brother. The Aehburton Tweeds being quite equal, and m some respectß snperior to imported goode, I will support the local | industry aB f.ir as the requirements of buainesa will permit. Fit, Styib, and Workmanship GUABANTEfID. HUGHO. ORAIOHEAD. Ashbarton, Jannavy Ist, 1387 12 8 HUSBAND AND WIFE. The Husband. Dear wife, I am weary of seeing You toil every day for your bread, "While I am a poor belplees being ; 'Tis often I wish I woie dead. You ne'er were accustomed to toiling, Your handß were once white like the snow; While I watch you work night and morning Yotir movements seem wearied and slow. The Wifb. Dear husband, give over your worry, My work seems Hie labor, I ween, But I am never compelled, dear, to hurry Now I use Ferriman's Washing Maclune, It lightens by two-thirds my labors, And make* all my garments so clean, That our clothes are the envy of neighbors Who adore Foiriman's Washing Machine TO TRK WIVES AND MOTHERS OF ASHBURTON AND THH GENERAL . PUBLIC OF MEW ZEALAND. In present ing to the publio of Ashbuiton the marvellous BTE\M WASHER, I believe I am conferring ft boon of incalculable worth on every wife and mother m this beautif upland, an whom that most important function of every household devolve*, known land hitherto dreaded) as washing clothes of every de- scription. By the nee of this Machine, this distastcfal and Blavish work is ectirely relieved of ifcs drndgery, and made a source of pleasurable exercise. The ufiequallel qualities which it possesses of thoroughly bl' neb ing the clothes giving them an unparalleled whitt ncs3, and its harmle«s action upon delicate and colored fabrics, render it peculiarly useful and popular, The saving qualities of thd Machine ar quite m keeping with its other m^ito idds features. - Any p .rann who— ncill_ iriro it- n pran, tical te3t will be unquestionably convinced that from an ECONOMICAL stndpoino it is unsurpassed and unequalled. The consump- tion of fuel is materially reduced. The saving effected m this item alone will m rnejear eqoal the price of the Machine. As it only entails Ibe consumption of two-thirds the amount of Boap v ed m the ordinary wav of. waehing, this item of eo.nomy is Belf-evidenc to overv person The greatest saving, how- ever, is effected m ihe wear und tear (of the ctothee. Every intelligent individual knows that ih> uei of tho washboard wearß tho various fabrics more than anything else, and cs iho marvellous Pi eim Waeher renders its use absolutely unne^eseary, and thereby ob- [ viatcs almost c tirelj the necessity for : " clothes mending," its saving qualities m tM-> particular will be at once apparent nod appre- ciated. But all its savin-' qualities of a financial character are eclipsed, and dwindle into insig- nificance, when we take into consideration ths frail, delicate, and weakly condition of thousands of wives and mothers who are forced to tax their energies and waste their limited strength m Jtho old way of washing ; but who may, by the use of its magical pro- perties, do the work without any fatipuo to their feeble bodie?, and with infinite satisfac- tion and pleasure to their minds. This, more than any desi-e or expectation on the part of the inventor to mako money out o tho article, was the prime object he had m vhw. From the macve'.lous results obtained from its ÜBe, however, and the unbounded and en'h isi- astic commendations from Everyone ha^iTg used it since it 3 introduction to the public, aB the annexed lisD of names of per cons wko have purchased the machine and are willing to testify to ita merits, will folly attest, tho advertiser has deemed it wise, m ord^r to place this incomparable article of household use more prominently before the intelligent people oi the district, to pive the postal address of a few of the buyers, m order that an unprejudiced and entirely impartial opinion of its intrinsic value, may be readily obtained by anyone desirous of getting auch i a formation from actual users and purcfhiseis, who will un- doubtedly be beat calculated to give n just estimate of its value. Mrs Herbert, Seifield Mr M. Bruce, Senfleld Mr Collison, Seafield Mr D. Ross, Lauriston Mr G. T. Marriott, Ashburton Mr T. Olaridge, Athburton Mr W. Oharlton, Ashburtcn Mr Bradbury, A.shburton Mr H. Hudson, Elgin Mr J. Lloyd, Newlands Mr E. Thomas, Wakanui Mr A. Frisby, Af-hburton Forks Mr 8. Chapman, Will owby Mr G. Grico, Willow by Mr J. Williams, Willovby Mr J. Hearn. Ealing Mr A. N'cLeod, Tinwald. Mr W. Anderson. Flwington. O. 0. Foo>-8, Alford Forest Road Pet*r Lownie, Wak-mvi William Brown, Wak .nui J Johnstone, Trevo ton . Obarles Ward, Ashbirton tVilliam Bavlie, AB^burton Charles Fowke, Ashbnrton Au row D ;waon, Watertoa Jcbn irmall, Wheatetone J H. G'arlton, Mont Sonera And 131 otbera m all parts of the district DIRECTIONS FOR USE. ' teep tho clotheß over night, then wring them out. Soap a'l th 3 airly parts w*ll. When tho 'water is boilintt violently, which will at once b< evident by heavy and foaming suds rising to the top of tha m chinej take out the clotbes c-nd put them at qnce into clean wate.r (as the dirt is liaole to sec, and difficult to remove if this is neglect-id). After this, rinp.e and put them m blue water. Prints and Ginghams, eoap same as white clothes. Put thorn all mnt once ; when water is boiling tutu for five minutes. If wateria not boiling, but very hot, tarn eight minutes. Lace Curtains, wet nnd soap them , put them m a pillow slip • tie them up. Turn for ten or fifteen tuinnte^. Cold water will do for wettm? 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. Bed .FlaDn Is. Wet them m warm water. When water is just ready to boil, turn for one minuto. Rinso m wa-m water, for white flannels tarn for five minutes. Hos9. Ladies' and Children's Hose, highly <olored, must not be put into boiling water, but have good and hot. Turn ope mipute, if not highly colored turn five nuautes. F. FISURIMAN, Bole Agent, ABhburton. . FOR SALE. A Good WireMcCormick BINDER. '1 cecond-hand Wood's b ERING. F. FEHRIMAN



Special advertisements. NOTICE TO THE LADIES OP ASHBURTON. MBS PAULING has BEHOVED to WALTON COTTAGE, Green Lane, Hampstbad. 145 Christmas Cards. CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR CARDS AND PRESENTATION PRIZE BOOKS AND NE¥ .GOODS' Suitable for CHRISTMAS <fe NEW YEAS PRESENTS. H. J. WOOD AND CO. BOOKSELLERS & STATIONERS, (La<e T. F. Farley) FRIEDLANDER'cS BUILDINGS. IN our New Season, 1886-7. Christmas and New Year Cards, are included the PIUZ:: DESIGNS from Ihe following celebrated publisbin? firms of London Paris, Vienna, New York, and Boston :— Raphael Tuck and Sons Marcus Ward and Co. Thomas de la Rue and Co. Hildesheimer and Faulkuer John Walker and Co. Eyre and Spottiswoode Marion and 00. L. Prang and Co , Boston, U S. And several other Publishers, Comprising SEVERAL THOUSAND PR.'ZE DESIGNS. We have received per s.e. Arawa and e.s Aorangi, ELEVEN CASKS OF NEW BOOKS Specially ordered for the Christmas Feason, comprising the Latast Publica- tions of tbe renowned Publishers — Caseell nnd Co ; Thos. Nelson and Sons; Rout- ledge ; Warne ; Partridge ; Griffith, Farren, Okeden, and, Welch ; Marcus Ward and Co ; and several English and America a fL'ins. And SEVENTEEN CASES OF NEW GOODS, Specially selected by our Home /.genta for the Christmas Season, Comprising Cabinets, Russian Leather Desks and Writing Case*, Phoio, Atbums-ro-preat variety of the m st elegant designs; Writing and Scrap .Albums, New Zealand Fern Albums, Photo. Frames m silk plush and morocco, Workboxes and Desks Puises, Card Ca?es, Pocket Books, and every description of Fancy H. J. WOOD & CO. STATIONERS' HALL, Friedlauders' Buildings, Aahburton. I TO STAND THIS SEASON AT ASHBURTON, And Travel, the Surrounding Districts, The Thoroughbred Horse, Kingfisher. For Pedigree see cards Terras— For one mure, £3 3s. A reduction will be made for three or more mares, the property of one owner. j First class padducke for mares at la per W3ek Groomago fee, ss, payable at first service. E. COOKSON, Proprietor, 9J738 Livery Stables, Aahhnrtn. WILDING AND LEWIS, O ARRI3TE RS AND O 01 IOITORS . F. W iTI) ING, Notary Public. OmceE: Next "Mail" Offico, Burnett at., Aahburton. Mr Wildi.no will attend the eittlnge of the Aehburton Courts on Tuesday and Fridays, and may be consulted personally oi* theae days. The firm la now represented m Aah- burton by Mk Clayton, an English Solicitor of considerable experience, who will bo m daily attendance at the office to receive instructions and confer with dents. *100 8 WHITE, CAYGILL, & CO., BARRISTERS AND SOLICITORS, J. W. WHITE, Notary Public, J^OTIOF. is hereby givtn that tbe ■*-^ undersigned, Mesnra White and o. (White. Smithaon, and Raymond), of Timaru, nnd John A. Cayqill, of Ash- burton, have thin day entered into Parlnership au Barristers and Solicitors, fit Aoliburton, undor tljp style of "White, OaygiHand O ." Mr J. W. White, will alter d tbe ajttinys of the Courts at ABh- mtcn. WHITE & CO., JOHN A. CiYGILL. . Money to lend m any euma on approvod free-hold atcur'ty. O&kes : V.uMook's Atcide 10*803 A CERTAIN CUKE FOR BALDNSSS HICKMAN'S Eclipse Hair Producer. (Registered). PRICE, 4s. ANEW D!S.O>"VERYforthe growth of Hair on the Head and Face ; fcr removing and proventiug Dandruff, and arresting the Fall of the Hair It cures any Diseaso of the Scalp, and causes new growth' on the head after being bald for yeara None genuine wi»hout the trade mark and signature— JOHN II OK MAN To be obtained at all Chemista.



• Wanted. WANTED KNOWN.— Washing and jdangliog done either by the day or dozen. Mangling 2d per dozen; — Address on application at •• Guardian " Office. 880 T^URNITURE—To meet the times, W. Jj DAVIS, Cabinetmaker, East street, Aahburton, is now selling Furniture of all kinds oheap?r tban ever. Chest of Drawers, £1 5s ; Spring Couches, £1 5s Every other artiole equally cheap. All new furniture at second-hand price. 804 WANTED a General Servant. Two m family. Apply office of this paper. 1 IPS WANTED TENDERS for Stocking and Forking about 800 Acres of Grain. Apply Mr M. Digby, Ashburton Brewery. I*lo7 PIANO T?OR SALE.— Quite new ;to be sold nt half price. For pnrti- oulars apply not later than Saturday, 22nd instant, to J. 11. Brook", Music Teacher, Ashbnrton 1 105 WANTED KNOWN. — Come and see the Great Bargains we are giving during our Clearing Palo. — H. O. Segerb, Milford House 121 WANTED known— Clearing Sale now on at Melford Bouse.— H. E. Segers, East street. 1§35 Shentlemans to spoken ii f her On 26th and 27 h January. WANTED CASH.— New Currants 5.Jd ; •Valencia', Gd ; Sultanas, 7d ; Elernes, 7d ; Muscatels, Is 6d ; l^lb boxeß New Figs, 8d ; White Sugar, 2£d. Jas. McGregor, opposite the Arcade. WANTED Known— Ladies' Silk Gloves, 6d j Girls' Hose, 3d and 6d ; Girls' Silk Gloves, 3d and 6d ; best Alpaca, s£d per yard ; Ladies' lust Clonks, 7s (>d ; Dress Stuffs, 2£d, 6£d, 9d£, ll^d— At H 0. Segbb'u Great Clearing tfale. 1 98 Special Adveitisements. Bee Hives. FOE SALE, a^»-r' — m>? Ear framed — BSHS HlVaai* ft V<Wy *qw r .»:o©. GEO. JAMESON, IJ4O Ashburton. My foot is on my native heath, and my name is Hacgregor Oddfellows' Hall. HORNPBY EEAPER AyD~TWIN]E"* BINDfcH. i FOR SALE, a now Macbine, with fhear carrier and transport wbeels com- plete. Price low. GEO. JAMESON, 1% Ash burton. MOUNT SOHEK COAL PIT. COAL CAN NOW EE HAD AT THE ABOVE PIT ♦ FOR piGHI SHILLINGS PER TON, Or m Aahburtou at SEVENTEEN SHILLINGS PER TON, By the Truck. FOR CASH OjnLY. E. F. WRIGHT. o°3l EON'T SHOP TILL SATURDAY. ABSOLUTE CLEARING SAIX PRIOR to the rtturn of oar Mr Beath from the London markets. Pfemiees closed Thursday Eveninß till Satarday Morning, 10 a.m. Wo find it absolutely necessary to materially reduce onr pr^a«rit very heavy Flock of G neral Drnpery, Filks, Drew Stuffs, Clothing, Ac, m order to make room for l;irge shipments to arrive here for onr Autumn trade. Saturday Until [January lOtb. The public will have an opportunity of pnichftfing seaeonaiula and fashion- able gcods fit ruinpnsly low p/ice3, FIFTEEN THOUSAND POUND 3 WORTH. Must change htinds. Great Bargains may theiefore be looked for. Premises closed ns above to allow of entire Stonk bting re-marked, nnd arrangements completed that shall ensure comfort to our customers m purchasing during the Uitlo. G. L. BEATH & CO, Argyle House, CABHEL &TEBET, CHRIfcTCHUROH.



Victoria House, IN Con?equence of Requis'to Alto ations to Premises, which will afford greater f cilitits for conducti- g our rapidly increasing business, it has been. found necessary to Greatly Reduce our Hock within 'h« rext few weeks. Large nnd liberal R eductions ure now made m every Department. . Holders of Glassware Uiffc f oupors are requestod to present the same as early as ; convenient to enable the Gift D stribution to be satisfactorily closed. DIMANT~&. COE, GENERAL DRAPER*, OLOTHISRS, &c, East and Tancred streets, Ashburton. NEW YEAU PRESENTS. PROM A PENNY THTMBLE T) AN EIGHTY GUINSA PIANO. BEST Po- Bible Value m PIANOS, ORGANS, and HARMONIUMS, on easy Monthly Pa mentß. Second-band Pianos from £12, New Pianos, iron frame, full trichord, from £35 up. Come and vSee tbe UNPARALLELED SHOW OF DOLL^, all sorts and Sizes. GLASS and BASKBIWARE, beautiful Plush Brackets, and Mirrors JAPANESE GOODS and NICK-NACKS of all descriptions. PJRI3E and REWARD BOOKS LOWEST POSSIBLE PKICE3. Schools Liberally dealt with. H. M.~JONES



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