RAILWAY TIME TABLE

Trains Armvk at Ashburton— From Chriat- Ohuroh pud the North, at 10.15 a.m. (express), £.35' p.m., and 7.10 p.m. From Timaru, 19.45 a.m. From Dunedin and South, 5.27 ,m. (expreßß). From Mount Soturrs, 10,5 a.m Tbainb Leave Ashburion — For Chriat oburoh and North, at 7.10 a.m., 10.55 a.m., and 5.37 p.m. (express). For Dunedin and Sonth, 10.25 a.m. (express). For Timaru, 4.45 p.m. For Mount Somers, 5.5 p.m

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN.

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MAIL NOTICES.

Malta close at the Ashborton Post Office follows : — For Ohriotohurch and North at 6 a.m 0.30 a. m., and 5 p.m., daily. For Ohertaey Bakala, &0., at 10.30 a.m and 5 j>.m. daily. For Dunedin, Tinwald, Wtniilow, Hinds, tfoldstream, Rangltata, Orari, Winchester, «nd Geraldine, at 10 ».m. daily. For Temuka, at 10 wm. and 4.30 p. m illy. for Timaru and South,! at 10 a.m., and 30 p.m., daily For Green street and Ashhurton Forks, on Wednesdays and Saturdays, at 10.30 ft, 18. For Wakanul, Elgin, Seaview, Seafield, ad Kyle, on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and turdays, at 6.30 a.m. For Mount Somers, daily at 4.30 p.m For Mayfield and Buapuna, on Mon lays and Thursdays, at 4.30 p.m. For Afihton, Waterton and Longbeach, 4,30 p.m. daily. For Flemlngton, on Mondays, Wednes 4»ys, and Fridays, at 4.30 p.m. For Newlands, on Tnesdays and Fri at 10.30 a. ra.

Mails arrive at the Ashburton Post JRce— Jrom Ohrlstohurch and Rakaia at 10.15 .•m. f 4.35 p.m., and 7.20 p.m. From Ohertsey &c. at 10.15 « ; and ,85 p.m. tidily. From Danedin *ad Intermediate places 6.3$ daily. >Frob* Temuka an Timaru at 10.40 a.m p 5. 50 p.m daily. From Greenstreet and ABhburton Forks, Wednesdays and Saturdays, at 4. 45 p.m. From Wakanul, Elgin, Seavlew, Sea field and Kyle, on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays, at 6 p.m. f ran Mount Somers, daily at 10.5 . m. From Mayfield and Rnapuna, on Wed oeadayn and Saturdays, at 10.5 a.m. From Aflhton, Waterton, and Long at 10 a.m. daily. From Newlands, on Tuesdays and Frl at 2.30 p.m. From Flemington on Tuesdays, Thun> days, and Saturdays, at 10a.m.

The Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. SATURDAY, APRIL 30, 1887. JUDICAL DECISIONS.

Mr Turnbull, it is reported, proposes to bring the judgment of the Appeal Court m Hall's case before the House of Representatives. We know that he holds a strong opinion on its having .ed to a misc^rrage of justice. If the question should come before the House it would be discussed very much, we presume, on the line of suggestion made by Mr Ballance on ihe subject of Supreme Court review generally, against which such an unnecessary and rather unmeaning cry was raised. So far as we understand it, Mr 3allance did not propose, m any case, to reverse or even vary the judgment of the Court, but rather and simply to put on record for the reproof or correction or instruction, if necessary, of the judges, the deliberate opinion, on any special case, of the highest Court of the land. Such a procedure seems to us not only devoid of any danger to life or liberty, but m the present circumstances of the polony, and m view of more than one trial of late, likely to be productive of much public benefit. No member of Parliament hesitates to call m question the decisions of Resident Magistrates, and very properly never hesitates to do so, and their decisions bare certainly a wider and more direct influence upon the masses of the people than the few decisions of the Supreme •Court. With the utmost respect for our judges, we are not aware of any thing m their past career or present Btatus which should exempt them trom the most searching criticism by those whose position would make that critic ism have its effect.

The difference between a private member moving to bring such a ques tion before the House and its being brought on by legislative enactment is that, m the latter case, the proposed review would be certain to take place, whereas, m the former, it depends entirely upon the manipulation of the order ot business. Mr Turnbull, assuming that he moves m the Hall case, may not have the opportunity of bringing on his motion. There are a dozen ways of preventing the discus sion of a question, if a strong section of the Home think it undesirable. Hence the propriety of Mr Ballance's suggestions.

The Hall case might now be discussed m a perfectly dispassionate manner. It is settled to all intents and purposes. No one vrould think of having the capital sentence carried out, The miserable man must " dree his wierd," whether it be m the Auckland gaol or whether his mysterious removal is only a convenient step to some future evasion of the law. Whatever happens, he is practically dead to New Zealand ; but the judgment of the Appeal Court lives and is not satisfactory. We may recapitulate m a single sentence how it strikes the large mass of our settlers. The law books furnish several cases bearing upon the exceptional kind of evidence ad duced on the Hall trial. Some of these cases support such evidence ; others do not. There is a conflict of authorities. The judges, m these circum stances, here and elsewhere, have prac tically to make the law. It is not an unfrequent occurrence, but there is a more grave responsibility m making law, with a circct bearing on an in dividual case, than m carrying out the behests of clearly-ascertained law. Our Judges m the Hall case made the law ; they had to do so • but they made it, unfortunately, as we think, contrary to the finding of the jury before whom the criminal was tried and, uncon sciously perhaps, contrary to that in stinctive sense of justice which per vades the community. One or other' of two courses were open to them ; they chose,— let us say, — the merciful one. It was perhaps natural, but not the less to be regretted on that account. It is just this suspected absence of sympathy with the feelings of the bulk of the population, m the highest judicial circles, which unhappily tends to diminish the influence of law m the community. Anything that would counteract such a state of things is de sirable, and a high-toned parliamentary debate would certainly tend m tlfat direction.

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

The popular leoture by the Bey J. J. Lewis, postponed on acoount of the unfavorable weather, is announced to be given at the Wesleyan Churoh next Monday evening. The choir will contribute several pieces at in tervals, and the prooeeds will be devoted to the Circuit Fund. We have been requested to remind mem bers of the Ashburton Biftes and Guards that another Government Inspection Parade will take place on Tuesday evening at seven o'olook. It is understood that the new helmet and cap badges for the South Canter bury Battalion have arrived from London per Arawa, and will shortly be distributed. Several complaints have been made to us lately that the tether ropes of oattle have been cut. Mr Cole has been ra-elected a member o the Wakanui Boad Board for No. 2 Ward. The expense of the speoial jury, alone, m the Gibson v. Wilson case was £72. The second reading of the Bepresentation Bill was carried m the House of Bepresenta tives yesterday without a division. The usual monthly meeting of the Hamp stead Town Board was held last night m the Board's office. Present— Messrs Andrews (m the chair), Hunt, and Fawoett. Mr P. T. Mayo sent a letter of apology for unavoidable absence. A disoussion took place regarding water supply. The matter was ordered to stand over till next meeting. A letter was read from the Colonial Secretary ie by-laws. Consideration was deferred. It was resolved that the Inspector of Nuisances be instructed to exercise more energy m the disoharge of his duties, several nuisances having been reported. The Begistrar of Dogs was severely admonished regarding his lenienoy to those persons who had unregistered dogs. The Bate Colleotor was instructed to sue all persons m arrear. After a considerable amount of routine business had been transacted the Board adjourned. Tenders for cropping 250 aorea, near Race, oourse, will be received up to Saturday next by Mr Outhbertson.

A noticeable feature m the proceedings at the Lawrence District High School on Monday evening last was the presence of two ladies and a number of Chinamen. While it is gra tifying (says tho " Tuapeka Times ") to see the heathen Chinee taking part m Euro pean school matters, it is nevertheless con temptible that he should be made use of by certain aspirants to publio favot m the manner intended on Monday evening. What will be thought of a man who m the futher ance of a petty desire to Bee himself figuring on a school committee betakes himself to the Chinese Camp, touts for Celeßtial plumpers, and while thus engaged, vainly ridicules the educational standing of his brother com mitteomen ? It waa manoeuvring of this character that is responsible for the attend ance of Chinamsn at the school on Monday evening, and anything more oontemptible it is impossible to conoeive. They were brought there as plnmpers— to write the figure "7 •' before a certain name ; beyond thia they knew nothing and cared less. They ware brought there as so many sheep to have their heads counted, and were altogether innocent of the true objeot of their presence.

The public celebration of the jubilee m Great Britain will, it is said, involve a con. siderable outlay, for which a Parliamentary vote will be necessary. The coronation of the Queen oost about £10,000, against £50,000 for William IV., and £240,000 for George IV. ; and m many respects the coronation forms a precedent for the jubilee. Aocording to the " World " there is to be a special meet ing of the Privy Council — either at Windsor Castle or at Buckingham Palace — when the proposed arrangements and estimates will be submitted.

Andrew Craig, aged 85, [and Mrs Mary Martin, aged 83, were married at Deerfield, Pennsylvania, recently. Mrs Martin had been a widow a year only 1 Craig was a baohelor. A large party assembled at the bride's farm, where the wedding ceremony was performed, and the festivities were kept up till after midnight, the married couple being as gay and lively as any of their gueats. The bride's mother died m Connecticut, m 1880, aged 101. The bridegroom's father was 96 when he died, and was twioe married after he waa 75. Naturalism has been oarried to great lengths m providing the costumes for some of the actors and actresses who figure m M. Sardou's new play of •• The Crocodile." The corsage of Mme. Claudia, for example, was composed of the skin of a boa constrictor ; while Mile. Delorme appears m the hide of a young alligator, whose tail forms part of her skirt, whioh is ornamented with red and green seaweed interspersed with mother-of-pearl Bhells.

"Truth," describing a new mail service between Lisbon and Calais, saya that pas sengers are carried without change of carriage, notwithstanding the faot that the Frenoh lines are of a different gauge from the' Portuguese. This difficulty is got over by slinging the cars with their complements on to a new set of wheels by means of huge cranes, so that travellers may m future be said to cross the French frontier m mid-air. Arrangements have also been made whereby there will be no Custom-house examination until the passengers reach their destination m one or other of the four countries traversed by the train. It has been suggested that our direct mails might be accelerated by this route by landing and embarking them at Lisbon and so saving a day.

The statue of Christopher Columbus, which the citizens of St. Louis [are preparing to have unveiled m 1892, will be cast at the Government Bronze Factory at Munich. It is to be of heroio size, 10 feet high, and represents the disooverer standing at the prow of his vessel beholding tho first glimpse of land.

While the German Empire oan reckon over 2,500,000 of her children m foreign climes, or 5*7 per cent, on the aggregate population of 45,2^0,000, she affords a subsistence to 293,000 natives of other countries, inoluding 118,000 Austro-Hungarians, 35,000 Scandinavians, 28,000 Swiss, and only 17,000 French, who thus take but a poor revenge of the 82,000 Germans who have peacefully continued the invasion of French territory.

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SPORTING.

TIMARU RACES.

SECOND DAY. TiMARtr, April 29. Tha following events were decided after we went to press yestordav. S.C.J.O. Handicap of 100 soys, second 20 ; 1£ mile. Mr Milne's Mlrella, 7at 111 b 1 Mr Oomyn's The Gem, 6at 81b ... 2 Mr White's Jealousy, 6st ... ... 3 A splendid race. Won by a bare length. Quibble, the favorite, fell at the back of the course. tELLiKG Race, of 35 soys ; 6 furlon^r. Melville 1 Viking 2 Gaiety 3 Winter Oats Handicap, 40 soys. The Brewer 1 Mirella 2 ! The Gem 3 A protest was entered against the Gem's owner,

THOUSAND GUINEAS.

[reuier's telegrams— copyright.]

(Reoeived April 30, at noon.) London, April 29. Following is the result of the Thousand Guineas Stakeß ran to-day at New market : — Revs dOr 1 Porcelain 2 Freedom , ... 3

THE REVOLT IN AFGHANISTAN

[reuter's telegrams— copyright.]

London, April 28. In the event of the Ameer of Afghanistan being overthrown by the rebels, it is probable that an under standing between the British and Russian Governments will be arrived at with a view to the tribal war being suppressed, and the country placed under a ruler having the protection of both England and Russia.

THE WEATHER.

The following is the meteorological report at Alford Station for thej-week ending April 22nd, 1887 :—

IMPERIAL CONFERENCE.

[reutbr's telegrams— copyright.] London, April 28. At this morning's sitting of the Im perial Conference the proposals of the Australian Governments for the ad ministration of New Guinea, submitted Iby Sir Samuel Griffiths, were accepted by the delegates In connection with 1 the scheme Sir Henry Holland stated that the Imperial Government were prepared to provide and maintain a cruiser at the annual cost of ;£i 5,000.

At the afternoon sitting the discus sion of the New Hebrides question was resumed. Sir Dillon Bell urged the Imperial Government to adopt the views of the colonies. Sir H. Holland stated that negotiations were still pro ceeding between the British and French Governments regarding the New Hebrides. He expected m a few days an answer would be received from France, which would give satis faction to the Australian colonies.

The proposals submitted to the Con ference by Sir Samuel Griffiths provide that Queensland shall guarantee to undertake the administration of New Guinea for a period of ten years in stead of five, the cost of a cruiser and its maintenance, set down at per annum. After the Conference has concluded, Sir Samuel Griffiths will, m conjunction with Sir R. Herbert, Per menent Under-Secretary for .the colonies, settle the details of the Bill for the future government of New Guinea, which will subsequently be in troduced into the Queensland Parlia ment.

ME DOWIE AND FREEMASONS.

Auckland, April 29. A controversy Is proceeding respecting a statement alleged to have been made by the Rev Mr Dowie, that Freemasons were gluttons and drnnkards. Mr Dowle was contradicted, and it is said that he told a geatleman, who came to hltn to he healed, and who was a Mason, that he must glvo up calling men brethren -who were going to hell. Mr Dowie said, more over, that he remarked, wheu speaking about Freemasonry, that it seemed to him a )ot of idiotic tomfoolery ; that it seemed formed for the purposes of foster ing pleasures of eatlug and drinking ; and that many who joined the Order had become drunkards and gluttons. When it had been proved I hat what be had said respecting Freemasonry was falßO, he would retraot the charge, bub not till then. Several letters have appeared m the papers containing indignant protests against Mr Dowie's statement.

FRANCE AND GERMANY

In an apparently inspired letter pub lished by the " North Germin Gazette," concurrence is expressed with the view that it was through fear of Fcenoh soldiers being billeted upon them, and of the imposition of war contributions, and other burdens m the event of an early French occupation, that the inhabitants of Alsace-Lorraine decided to ingratiate themselves with their compatriots by voting for members of the Protest party at the recent elections to the Reichstag. "Frenchmen," continues the writer, "regard the result of the elections m Alsace-Lorraine aa affording convincing proof thsjb French sympathy is paramount there, ana* farther that the Inhabitants are longing for re-nnlon with France, and are d*t^rnziued to employ all the means m their power for the attainment of that object as soon as the Fronch Army shall have oroesad tie Vosges. These considera tions have strengthened the war party m Paris. Should war break out the re sponsibility for it would rest to a certain extent with the population of Alsace- Lorraine. Germin is, therefore, not only justified m taking this faot into account, butjls bound to do so. In 1871 the Germaa Empire compensated Alsace* Lorraine for all damage Buffered by those provinces during the war. In the event of Germany being again involved m a war with Franoe. such liberality would be out of place, and would be regarded as a Bign of weakness.

PARLIAMENTARY.

LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL.

Friday, April 29.

The Counoil met at 2 30 p.m, BARMAIDS. Mr Rsynolds presented a petition from 167 residents of Napior and 301 of Port Ghaimera against the employment of bar maids. ADDRESS IN REPLY. The addraßs m reply to the Governor's Speech was carried. THE KERMABECS. The Kermadeo Islands Bill was read a cecond time, and the Oounoll adjourned.

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.

Friday, April 29.

The House met at 2.30 p.m. NEW MEMBER. Mr Mills, member for Port Ohalmiri, took the oath and his seat, LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL REFORM. Sir R. Stout gave notioe to iatrodaoe the Legislative Oounoll Constitution Bill. , QUESTIONS. ■ Mr Taylor asked the Government whether they will during thij session bring on a Bill to Amend the Property Tax Act m the dlreotlon of levying the tax upon a graduated scale In order that all olassea of the oomrauity shall contribute their faic quota m aooordanoe with their meanß, towards the expenses of governing the country. Sir J. Yogel aaid the matter would be dealt with m the Financial Statement. - Dr Newman asked the Government if they will arrange that when tenders are called for any public works, the acceptance, of any tender shall be published within one week of the final date of sending m Buch tenders, Mr Richardson said he was not able to grant the request. NEW BILLS. The following Bills were introduced ;— To Amend Municipal Corporations Act, 1886, to Define the Hours of Labor within the colony of New Zealand, Local Bodies Loans Act Amendment Bill, Government Loans to Local Bodies Act Amendment, to Provide for a Female Franchise, Post Office Act, 1881 Amendment Bill, Local Authorities Jubilee Expenditure- Bill, Naval and Military Settlers and Volunteers Land Bill. EMPLOYMENT OF FEMALES, Sir B. Stout moved the second reading of the Employment of Females and Others Act 1881 Amendment Bill. He explained that the Bill was similar to the one passed m the House last year, but which was thrown out by the Legislative Council. Mr Levestam raised several objections to the Bill, and he hoped it would be amended m Committee. He also took exception as to the half holiday on Saturdays. Mr Turnbull . hoped the Bill would be amended, so that the half 'holiday might be taken on some other day than Saturday. Sir R. Stout had no objection to this. The motion was agreed to. men school reserves. Sir R. Stout moved the second reading of the High Schools Reserves Act Amend ment Bill. The Bill was brought mto allow those schools to alter their reserves for the purpose of buildings. The motion was agreed to. ELECTORAL ACTS AMENDMENT BILL Sir R. Stout moved the eeoond reading of the Electoral Aots Amendment Bill, which he explained was brought m to remedy certain defects m the existing electoral laws. The Bill provided that the Registrar wag to remove off the roll the names of persons who have changed their residence, and no objection would be taken at the poll against a residential voter except that he ia registered elsewhere. He also stated that the hour of pollinglin the BUI was extended till 7 p.m. Mr Hamlin, as a country member, would oppose keeping the poll open till 7 p.m. He thought the present hour of six o'olook answered the purpose very well. If town members required an extension of time, he waß quite prepared to grant it, but it was not required m the country. Mr Downie Stewart thought the pro posed alteration for extending the hour of polling was a very desirable one. Mr Fergus objeoted to the Bill, beoauae it extended the hours of polling, Mr Buchanan agreed with the proposal to extend the .time m large cities and boroughs. Mr Frnser supported the Bill, and said his recent experience had shown that several people were kept out of the polling booths at six o'clock. Mr Tnrnbull asked whether the Premier would agree to insert an amendment pro* viding that persons would be allowed four* teen days after the issue of the writs to get their names on the rolls. Mr Barron expressed latisfaction with the measures about to be taken to purge ** the rolls. He agreed with the proposal to extend the hourr« Mr Bryoe thought that In some oases an extension of the hours of polling would have a beneficial effect, but m others It would be jnot the opposite, . Sir R. Stout replied to the various objections to the Bill. The motion was agreed to. REPRESENTATION BILL. Sir R. Stout moved the second reading of the Representation Bill. He referred to the Bill of last session, and said the pro* sent Bill was one intended to rid Parlia ment of tk great difficulty. He felt there was need of some special system other than w.ib already m forse m the colony. The principle of the Bill m Borne respeots, v waa not new, and he thought there would bs no particular objection it. Theoharge had been formally made that districts bad been altered to suit certain members of Parliament, and he thought on this ground the appointment of a Commission would commend itself to the House. As to the number of members the House should oonsist of, he thought that was an open question. If the present number nas decreased it might be said it was in jurious to country districts. On the other hand, it might be said that New Zaaland might do with fewer members, and that it had more than Victoria ; but Victoria was differently situated m many respeots. He himself was not m favor of reduction be yond a few. They might, m hla opinion, keep the Houae to eighty-six European members and four Native members, which would be five less than the present, He was strongly of opinion that tho city oon atituanoioa shonld be Amalgamated, aud should vote for it ; but that should apply to country districts as well. The differ ence ia the percentage of population m hoth islands waa very little and if this proposal was agreed to it would cause equal justice to both islands. He sub mitted that the Government had gone as far aa they could by the Bill to meet the objections that were raised last year. Tho Bill, no doubt, rouid require oertain amendments, which he would be glad to cjnßidor. Ho would ask what the House represented 1 It was not representative of area, taxation, or wealth — the only prin ciple on which they could base their repre sentation was population. He would like If thoße members who differed from the principle of this Bill would point oat what principle they Bhould follow. He was glai In one respect that this Bill was dis cussed this Besslon, and he asked the Houae to look at the Bill carefully and calmly as embodying a principle that would be the law of New Zealand for ht hoped a long time to come. He shonld be glad to hear any member of the House advo cating any other principle that would meet the difficulty bettor than the population basic. He would ask what members had to fear if the population basis were adopted. It was not likely that people m Urge towns were going to ague to give blook vote* toj

THE ASHBTfBTON GUABDIAS, SATURDAY, APRIL 30, 1887]



High Shade. m Date, low high Sun. State of weather. Saturday 38- 72- 122- Fine N.E. wind Sunday 36- 65- 110- Fine N.E. wind Monday 34- 60* 103- Fine S. wind Tuesday 37' 67* 116- Fine N.E. wind Wed'day 30 1 67- 122- Fine N.E. wind Thur'day 29- 73- 122- Fine N.E. wind Friday 37* 54- 70- Bain S.W. wind



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Wanted. WiNTED a Good General "Servant. Apply office of this paper. 4J344 WANTED KNOWN. — That MRS MEEOH, Dressmaker, has Re- , mo*ed from Burnett street to premises m Daneron street, next Post Office. ' . OOOUNT BOOKS, Ledgers, Note '\ t'eadings, and all kinds of Legal md Commercial Stationery H M. Jones. JUBIJEE PUMPKIv —Every person purchasing 5a worth of Goods will be entitled to One Guess, (10s Two Guesses, and so on) as to the number of seeds contained m the -Jubilee Pumpkin now on view m our window. —H, O. Segers, Molford House. ' TTT ANTED tbe Public to look out for VV the Ashburton Patent Jubilee Washing Machine. A great success and no puff. Due notice of a public trial will be given. Washing no more trouble.— Samuel Hardley, Inventor, East street, Ashburton. 4 31() JUBILEE PUMPKIN PBIZES.— First J Prize value £3 ; eecond £2 ; third £1 10a ; fourth £1 ; and 300 others from Iss to 2s. A very good chance of getting a prize to every purchaser of 6s worth of Drapery. —H. O. Segers, Melford House. I WANTED known that HAVES &~00. "^ have Large Stocks on hand. For particulsis see our advertisements m this paper. V TT4NTED known — I have jaat opened VV up a useful assortment of house- hold Orockery, Ironmongery and Brush- wara— -James McGregor, Grooer, Eto tJ Tanored Street, opposite Arcade. JUBILEE PUMPKIN PRIZE. — AtTwe tl intend making this a great success we have decided to double the number of Presents, making m all a total of about 300 to be given away. A lot of Jubilee Presents just opened, (more m a few days.)— H. O. Segers, Melford House.



HAVING taken the shop adjoining our Drapery, have opened it for Men's Clothing and Boots, &<>,. Splendid Assortment of Overcoats, Waterproofs,, OilsMns, &c. 155 Pumpkin Prizes to b I given away. Apprentices wanted for the dressmaking.— H. 0, Segbrs, Melford House. FAYARD AND BLAYN PAPEE SIXTY years of great succeßß proclaim Bnperiority m the treatment of Violent Colds, Irritation of the Obest, Aching, Sprain Sprains, Sores, Scalds, Corns, Bunions,' Sof Corns, etc. This medicine, the property » which haß been established more than half a centnry by thousands of cares, iB of an inyah- able ÜBe m many inflammatory diseases against which there are not many effi actons remedies, and is therefore justly considered by a great number 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 80, Bue Saint-Merri, Paris (France) and sold by all Chemists m the olonies. THE SECEET OF SUCCESS. THE « SECRET OF SUCCESS," a new invention, is brought before the public, and commands success. A score of abominable imitations are immediately introduced by the unscrupulous, who, m copying the original closely enough to deceive the public, and yet not so exactly ns to infringe upon legal rights, exercise en ingenuity that, employed m an original channel, could not fail to secure reputation and profit. TO THE WIVE 3 AND MOTJHERB OB ASHBURTON AND THE GENERAI PUBLIC CF NEW ZEALAND. In presenting to the public of Ashburton the maivellous STEAM WABHEB. I believe I am conferring a boon of incalculable worth on every wife and mother m thiß beauti'ul land on whom that most important function of every household devolves known (and hitherto dreaded) as washing clothes of every de- scription. By the use of tbis Machine, this distasteful and slavish woiks is entirely relieved of its drndgery, and made a source of pleasurable cxorcißO. Tho nn equalled qualities which it posaesesa of thoroughly bleaching tha clothes, giving them an unparalleled whiteness, and its harmless action upon delicate and colored fabrics, render it peculiarly useful and popular. The saving qualities of the Machine are quite m keeping with its other meritorious features. Any person who will give it a prac- tical lent will be unquestionably convinced that from an ECONOMICAL standpoint it is nnsnrpaßsed and unequalled. 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 the consumption of two-thirds the amount of soap used m the ordinary way of washing, this item of economy is self-evident to every person. The greatest saving, how- ever, is effected m tha wear and tear of the clothes. Every intelligent individual knows that the use of tha washboard wears the various fabrics more than anything else.-, and as thn marvellous Steam Waßher renders it 3 rise absolutely unnecessary, and thereby ob- viates almost entirely the necessity for " clothes mending,' its saving qualities m this particular will be at once apparent and appre- ciated But all its saving qualities cf a financial character are olipsed, and dwindle into inßig- nificanco, when we take into consideration the frail, delicat9, and weakly condition of thousands of wives and mothers who are ! forced to tax their energies and waste their limited streugth m the old way of washing; bnt wbo may by the upo of its magical pro* perties, do the work without any fatigne to their feeble bodies, and with infinite eatisfac* tion and pleasure to their minds. This, more than any desire or expectation on the part of the invento to make money out of tha article, was the prims object ha had m view. From tho marvellous results obtained f/om its use, however, and the unbounded and enthusi- astic commendations from eveiyono having used i t s'nee its introduction to the public, as the annexed list of names of persons who have purchased tha machine and are willing to testify to its merits, will fnlly attest, the advertiser has deemed it wise, m order to place this incomparable article of household use more prominently before the intelligent people of the district, to give the postal address of a fdw of the buyers, m cider that an unpreju- diced and entirely impartial opinion of its intrinsic value, may be readily obtained by anyone desirous of getting such information from actual users and purchasers, who will undoubtedly be best calculated to give a just estimate of its value. Mrs Herb9rt, Seafield Mr M. Bruce, Seufield Mr Collison, Seafield Mr D. Ross.Lauriston Mr G T. U arriott, Ashburton Mr T. Olaridpe, Ashburton Mr W. fcharlton, Ashburton Mr Bradbnry, Aehburton Mr H," Hudson, lilgin Mr J. Lloyd, Newlands Mr E. Thomas, Wakanui Mr A- Frisby, ABhbnrton Forkß Mr ft.. Chapman, Willowby Mr G Gr cc, Willowby Mr J. Williams, Willowby Mr J. Hcarn, Baling Mr A. McLeod, Tinwald Mr \V. Anderson, Flemington Mr 0. 0. Fooks. Alfor.-i Forest Road Mr Peter Lownie, Wakanui Mr William Browne, Wakanui Mr J. Johnstone, Trevorton Mr Chares Ward, Ashburton Mr Wiliam Bayliss, Ashburton Mr Oh-'irles Fowke, A hburton Mi 1 Andrew Dtiwson, VVVerton Mr Jo'-n Mr J, H. Carlton, Mount Somers Mr J. Turkcr, Ashburton Mr T. U. Jtnes, ABhburton Mr Be j> craft, Rakaia Mr SuttOD, Methven Mr Maginnis, Methven Mr L I l '. Andrewes, Ashbnrion™ Mr B. Lowe, Willowby Mr J. W. Bilcock, AsliDnrton Mr J. Canning, Ashburton Mr J. Kingsbury, Chertsey Mr McAnnally, Kyle .Mr J. Primmer, Rakaia Mr J. Wheeler, Willowby Mr J. Oaborne, Willowby Mr J. Dunn, Flemington Mrs JSevill, Aabburton Mr J. Doyle, Ruapuna Mr A. Gibson, Teraaka Mr Crowe, Temuka Mr . Mcßae, Central Hotel l"T B. .baker, Aehburton Mra Lfellens, Ashburton Mr J. Harris, Ashbarton And 301 others. It dorß away with wet- feet, pain. £]?. armw, b;.oV, and brsast, and does a ' uuy'e, washing ir. 2 hours, aud makes you i_ui" -f.nl even on washing day. F. EEEEIM AJk, SOLE AGENT ASHBURTON.



Trees Trees Trees NOTICE TO PLANTERS. fTRHE undersigned bega^to call the X attention of farmers, Bottlers and others to his extensive stook of FRUIT AND FOREST TREES, among which are aboot 3.000.C00 Foreßt Treea, Inclu- ding 200,000 Cupresaua ftlaotooarpa, one and two years old; 200,000 Plnuß Insip- nls, one and two years old ; 100,000 Pinus Laricio ; 3C0.000 Silver Birob; 10,000 Pinus Auatriaca; all other kindß m proportion. All kinds of Cabbage Plants on sale, and a few thousands of very early strawberry Plants. N.B. — All orders by pest, or otherwise, shall receive ray best attention. JAMES PORTEH, CLIFTON NURSERY, Allenton, Aehburton, 4t285 NSW ZEALAND CLOTHING FACTORS mHB NEW GOODS FOE THE I SUMMER SEASON AXE! NOW OPENED OUT The ock is THE LARGEST & BEST SELECTED IN THE TOWN, And the variety of Stylo and Patterns m Men's, Youths', and Boys' Clothing leaves nothing to be desired. JThousaudß of Men's and Boys Suite, newest styles. Trousers and Trousers and Vests manufactured of New Zealand Tweeds. . Every garmen warranted shrunk Jvercoatß, Waterproof Coats and Leggings m great variety liatß, comprising every new etyJ* worn Ohiidrcn's Jersey Suite, Childi Men- of-War Suits Geatl9men'H Hosiery, Scarves , Oxford Jegatta and White Shirts Hugs, Portmanteaus, and Travelli 3oga celebrated WKRTHEIM St WINU MACHINE. Time Payments. N,F, CLOTHING FACTOR^ East brawi.



A CERTAIN CURE FOR BALDNSBS. HICKMAN'S Eclipse Hair Producer. (Registered). PRICe 7 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 cures any Disease of the Scalp, and causes new growth on the head after being bald for years None genuine without the trade mark md Bignature— JOHN HICKMAN, To be obtai ned at all Chemißts. HOKSE COVEES, HORSE COVERS. J. HESELTINE, SADDLER, BULLOCK'S ARCADE, ASHBURTO& AND AT TINWALD. I HAVE determined to give better value In HO'iSE COVERS than any other m the trsde m Canterbury, having IMPORTED DIRECT, CANVAS of a superior make for Coveiß. I have also JUST LANDED, a large Shipment of all kinds of SaDDLKB.".. per b.b. Talnui, from the best £/3glL.j manufacturers, which I am prf-^ed to sell at ptioeß not to be beateii. I have m Stock every dest ,:ji'!on of Saddlery to select; from. Caßh Customer* liberal/ "^ealt^ Jaigheat Caßh Price for iiorae i. .../ The old motto — i The Bbbi is the "Jqeapjpsi 34-105



Victoria House. IN Consequence of Bequis'to Alterations to Premises, which will afford greater facilities for conducting our rapidly increasing business, it has been found necessary to Greatly Bedqce our Stock within the next few weeks. Largo and liberal Reductions are now made m every Department, Holders of Glassware Gift Coupons are requested to present the same as early ob, convenientjto.enable the (lift Distribution to be satisfactorily closed . DIMANT~& COE, GENERAL DRAPERS, CLOrHIERS, &c, East and Tancred streets, Ashburton. ALBERT EOBERTS IS A CASH PDRCHAbER OF Wheat, Oats, and other Farm Produce. Offers STORAGE FACILITIES on Advantageous Terms. Has ! for Sale, — GOLDEN TARES, CAPE BARLE?, PLOUGH SHARES (all sizes). SEED "WHEAT, OATS, BABLHY, CLO"VEEP, COCKSFOOT, LIE (1 RAPE SEED, CORN tt SACKS, SEAMING TWINE. COOPER'S SHEEP DIP, Acknowledged to be TBE BEST IN THE MAKKET. mH E PREMIER COLONIAL COMPANY CANTERBURY BRANCH. Established !8-SS?^^^^B^P^CAnTAL t 1000,00 ■'. •-• -. •■■ ' '•" .'.< 'i •? ;■; .' i ' y r-r S'fffP C' r C I n ■■' •*" ? FIRE AND MARINE RISKS, ALSO RIS^S ON GROWING CROPS ACCEPTED AT THELOWIST CURRENT RATES, George Jameson^ AGKNT ASHBURT N W. PATCHING TENT, r a TARPAULIN, FLAG, AND HORSECLOTH MANUFACTURER. A LARGE STOCK ALWAYS ON HAND OP TENTS OF ALL SIZES CALICO, DUCK, TWILL, AND CANVAS. Manilla' Rope, s ' Plough Lineß, Fishing Lines," Clothes andjGJtdfdeniLineß. IRON AND WOODEN BLOCKS. Special attention is called to the well-assorted STOCK OF REAPER AND BINDER CANVASES, All made on tho Premises. jßattens' and Canvaslfkept m Ftock, and repairs promptly executed. Tarpaulins^from 6_x{,B t0. 24 x 30 t always m stock. Oilßkin Clothing made on the Premises." MARQUEES .from 12 x 24 to 25 x 65 ON HIRE. All) Orders by Letter ob Telegram Promptly Attended to. W- PATCHING 10861 EAST STREET, ASHBURTON.



FAMILIES WAITED ON FOE OKDERS WEEKLY. ! Goods delivered m any part of town and suburbs. Wir. BAYLIS, East Street.



mr;s manhire, Sadnders' Buildings, FANCY GOODS of all descriptions. Aprons, Ladies' and Children'c Clofchlog m variety on Sale and Pattorne for Inspection. Note the addrees — SAUJSDERV BUILDINGS, Opposite Railway Station. CAUTION TO POACRERS. IN consequence of so much Poaching of Trout from the Lagmhor Creeks. ] hereby give notice that anyone 'found Be doing will be prosecuted ; and further] tha a reward of £20 will be paid to any person who will give each information as jhall lead to the conviction of such offenders. DONALD MoLEAN, U°3s Lagmhor: CAUTION. IT Having been established to my satis- faction that certain unscrupulous persons are substituting my Label for their own on an inferior article of ESBBAL BEER The public are cautioned against purchas- ing such inferior article. Orders direct to myself will receive prompt attention, and to meet the times and having increased my plant I am now able to supply customers with my Tonic Herbal Beer at the Reduced Price of 1b 3d PER DOZEN. After this notice any person using my name or label will be prosecuted. T, HOULT Moore street, ABhburton 2 146 TRY KIEKPATRICFS . NEW SEASON'S JAM. SPECIAL NOTICE. TriRKPATRICK's"~NEW SEASON'S IV 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 fruty, KIRKPATRICK'S NEW SEASON'S JAM is the most delicious preserve m tke market. Do not be persuaded to buy cheap and inferi brands Jam, the remains of old Stock, which must be sold at any price, bat ASK for KIRKPATRICK'S NEW SEASON JAM, and see that you get it. THE BEST IS ALWAYS THE CHEAPEST. Kirkpatriok's New Season , am is the best. [CAUTION. None is genuine unless our name is stamped on each tin, and has our registered Trade Mark "Lord Neleon'j on the label* S* Kirkpatrick & Co. MANUFACTTJBEES, WEIBON $iZ,