BIRTH.

EdwAßds. — At Ashburton, on June 10th, the wife of Joseph Edwards of a sod.

The Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. MONDAY, JUNE 13, 1887. BRITISH DEFENCES.

It will be remembered that the other day Lord Randolph Churchill de livered a speech m which he strongly attacked the administration of the British army and navy. He asserted that : the expenditure annually increased, and tbat millions were wasted every year m the most wanton manner through the utter incapacity of officials and the grossest mismanagement. In 1875 the army cost fourteen millions and a half, while m 1886 the amount had swollen to eighteen and a half millions. The naval expenditure had increased from eleven millions m 1875 to twelve and a half last year. Although it is pretty generally known that both these branches of the service cost more pro portionately than those of continental powers, the matter is presented m .a somewhat startling light m Lord Churchill's speech. He asserted tbat while the English army, numbering only 150,000, cost eighteen and a half mil lions to maintain, yet Germany and France by the expenditure of twenty one and twenty-nine millions re spectively were able to maintain a force of one and a half millions of soldiers m an equal state oi effectiveness. If these figures ate correct the dispropor tion is very startling ; and m addition Lord Churchill states that though this expenditure is increasing, it is accom panied by steady deterioration m fighting capacity. He said that the armaments of the fortresses of England were not to be depended on. Both cannon and ships were behind the age. The Com missariat was faulty. For this state of affairs hp blames the incapacity and gross mismanagement of the officials, and he maintains that m spite of the yeiy hrge annual expenditure, Britain is wholly unprepared for war. It will be readily conceded that these are very grave charges to make and m the face of the many condemnations which have made of late of the administration of *. the army and navy departments it I would be as well that a searching en quiry should be made into the whole matter. } _ !-________--___

LOCAL AND GENERAL

♦ An English surgeon says the people who ass rocking-chairs the most get deaf the i soonest. Booking also hurts the eyes and makes people near-sighted. The Soltan of Morocco recently punished one of his subjeots, who presisted m smoking m \Iolatio» of the recent decree prohibiting ' the use of tobacco, by having his lips cut off. Mr Lassar, the Russian Agent m Centra} Asia, who same into prominence m conneo_ lion with the Afghanistan boundary question has bsen appointed Russian Consul at Liver pool. Benjamin Bnurtleff, at Chicago, recently sold a piece of land m that oity for £27,000 which he bought m 1859 for £160. A large number of Mormon saints are on their way to Cassa Grande, Chihuahua, the Bite of their new colony m Mexioo. Beport from Borne has it that six or seven miles of untrodden oataoombs have been die* covered under tha Eternal City. The use of opium, morphine, cooaine, and narcotics generally by persons of delicate organisations is alarmingly .large ia Now York city. . A Frenph meohanio named Fhimon, after serving hie five years m the artillery, has taken a patent for a new mitrailleuse (says an ex change). Hfl claims for the weapon— and the firßt experiments give weight to the assertions — thatjwhen the projeotile strikes it takea fire, breaks the obstacle, then continuing its course throws out a certain number of balls m pro portion to its size, and the same number ia sant out at the same time backward and for ward. In the final explosion it launches 120 balls. If the explosion fails the projectile oan never be eiamined by an enemy. An attempt would produce frightful slaughter. The in ventor alone has tha secret of safely handling and opening it. Thousands die annually from some form of kidney disease that might have been pre vented by a timely use of Hop Bitters. Bead HouiOWay's Pi_oß. — Changes of tempera ture and weather frequently upset persons who are most careful of their health, and particular m their diet. These corrective, purifying, and gentle aperient pills are the best remedy for all defeotive aotion of the digestive organs. They augment the appetite, strengthen the stomaoh, oorreot biliousness, and carry off all that is noxious from the system. Holloway's Fills are composed of rare balsams, unmixed with baser matter, and on that aooount are peculiarly well' adapted for the young, delicate, and aged. As this peerless medicine has gained fame m the past, so it will preserve it m the future by. its renovating and invigorating qualities, aacWhe mpoßPibility oi jfe doiog bura.

An inspection parade of the Ashburton Rifles and Guards was held m the Drill-shed on Friday evening! Both companies mastered m strong force. The parade was inspeoted by-Col. Bailey, who was attended by Major Douglas and Captain Fooks. Col. Bailey said he was very pleased with the master and appearance of the men. Another inspeo tion takes place on Tuesday evening, at whioh a good muster is particularly requested. We understand absentees from the last inspection have been, very properly, fined m accordance with the regulations. The question of purchasing a steam fire engine for the borough will be discussed at to-night's meeting of the Borough Council. On Sunday afternoon next, at 3 o'olook, a special Masonio Jubilee service will be held' m St. Stephen's Church, Ashburton, at whioh it is expected a majority, if not the whole, of the Masons m the district will attend m regalia. The offerings upon this oooasion will be devoted entirely towards ' the ..relief ' of worthy cases of distress m the district. During the session six Bills were dropped or otherwise disposed of m the Legislative Counoil and eixty-seven m the House, of which two were private Bills; The following passed both Houses :— Public Apts— -Banks and Bankers Aot Amendment; Building Sooieties Aot Amendment;' Cambridge and Hastings Boroughs; Chattels Securities Act, 1882, Amendment; Counties Aot Amendment! Electoral Aot Amendment ; Infants' Guardian and Contracts; Interpretation Act Amend ment; Kermadeo Islands ; Mining Aot, 1886* Amendments. (No. 2); Post Office Aot, 1881, Amendment; Public. Revenues j Bepresonta tion; Ward Conservation of Bights ; Westland and Gcey.Education Boards Act Continuance, Private Aot — Wellington Gas Company (Limited) Extension. Local Acts—Reclama tion within the Harbor of Wellington ; Syden* ham Borough Counoil Empowering. It is rumoured m the Melbourne Law Courts (says the •• DailyiTelegraph ") that an aotion for damages is shortly to be brought against the Melbourne Tramway and Omnibus Com pany under the following ciroumstanoes :— Recently a gentleman got on to a dummy ca r at the Spencer-street station, and when going down the decline m that street he dropped his stick. The oar was travelling pretty Bwiltly at the time, yet he attempted to jump off to catch his stiok. The guard seeing this, and knowing the danger of suoh a course of aotion m order to save him, seized him by the wrist,' but the impetus of the car and the force of the man's attempted jump were such that the wrist of the latter was broken m the attempt of the guard to preserve him from being either killed or maimed. And now it is said that the man intends Buing the company for damages, on the ground that if their Bervant— the guard had loft him alone Jie would have esoaped in jury. The Army has lost the services of a gallans soldier m Col Luke O'Connor, V.O. Colone O'Coonor is already flf ty-six years of age, and therefore had but two years to run, so he eleoted to retire on a pension of £420 and the rank of major-general. To the Royal Welsh Fusiliers the name of O'Connor will ever be dear as that of thejman who, though severely wounded, saved the colors of the regiment at Alma, and, regardless of oonsequenoes to. himself, oarried them out of action. It was a noble aot of heroism, fittingly rewarded by a commission and the Victoria Cross. Luke O'Connor lived to do what m our Army is quite exceptional — command m the regiment the ranks of whioh he entered as a private ; and he Tacated his command m June, 1885, carrying with him into retirement the admira tion and kindly wishes of everybody who had ever known him during his long and honor able regimental career. The Wellington people are very angry about the huge telegraph poles now being ereoted, as spoiling the beauty of the .city f Are they becoming (esthetic ? No hospital needed patients that use American Hop Bitters, as cure so speedily at home. See and believe SANDER and SONS' EUCALYPTI EX TRACT.—In protection of the world-wide fame our manufacture has acquired all over the globe, we publish the following :— Hazard, M.D., Professor of General Pathology and Diseases of the Mind and Nervous System, cays m an editorial published m the " Clinical Record : "—"We have examined half-a-dozen specimens of different manufactures ; the preparation of Sander and Sons was the only one that proved to be reliable and correspond ing to scientific tests." Another ooncootion called " Refined Extract of Euolalptus " has made its appearance 1 since. This produot stands, according to Dr Owen, foremost m causing injurious effects. That gentleman communicates at a meeting of the Medioal Society of Victoria, that a ohild living at Fitzroy became most seriously indisposed through its use. In another case a lady state? on the strength of statutory declaration that she suffered cruelly from the effects of the same concoction. To guard the high reputa tion of our manufacture we feel warranted m exposing the above facts, and desire the publio to exercise care and precaution when buying. SANDPR and SONS— [Advt.j

THE GENERAL ELECTION

. « Dunedin, June 11. Mr Uarncrosß, of the "Taieri Advocate" again opposes Mr Fulton for the Taieri. Wellington, June 12. It 'a stated that Mr John Dnthie will Btand for Te Aro. . It ia rumored that Sir R. Stout opposes Me Ormond for Napier.

HARDLEY'S WASHER IN CHRIST CHURCH

— ».-•.. • . i ... " Lyttelton Times." On Saturday afternoon a steam washing machine, invented and made by Mr S. Hardley, of Ashburton, wan pat to a praotloal test m Messrs Reeoe and Co.'b yard, m Ihe presence of a considerable number of persons, The results of the trial were deciuedly satiafactory, a larga oolleotlon of articles, more or less dirty, being well olensed In a short spaoa of time. The machine consists of a drum of galvanised iron revolving la a c~.ae of the same material. A jot of steam Is admitted through a short pipe from an ordinary washing boiler into thia or. .c, whence it finds its way into the drum through holes punched m the end, and m certain indentations around the side. These indentations aot m a somewhat similar way to the wooden slats' in som<t Other washing machines, turning the clothes placed m the drum over and over m the latter revolves." A piece of soap and a dipperf ul of water are placed with the clothes m the drum, whloh is turned by means of a handle. When the olothes are soffiolantly cleansed, the machine is tilted op and they are thrown lato a tab placed beneath. Mr Hard'ey states that he makes the machine of copper instead of galvanised iron. In either material it is likely to prove a very useful article m the household. The "Press," after describing the maohine says "Ft oan be made of copper or galvanised Iron, and attached to any common portable washing boiler. The Wear and tear of the machine is likely to be very little indeed, and it is ftp: parently an artiole which will find con siderable favor with housewives and ! others." i ■'■-■•- ' ' ' ■ <

THE WEATHER.

The following is the meteorological report at Alford Station for the week ending June 10th, 1887 ;—

THE QUEEN'S JUBILEE.

♦ [ROUTER'S IBI.BOBAM3— OOFVBZOBT ;] Londok, Jane. 12 Tennyson is ill, and the Prince of Wares has asked Mr Lewis Morris to i^rite an ode on the foundation of the Imperial Institute; ■■■-•■■• The Queen will write " Peace on ; earth and good will, towards men" In the Jubilee gift to the Victorian schobl'J. j

THE CRISIS IN FRANCE.

(Becter. Tblegrams— Ooptbioht) London, Jane 10. President Grevy threatens to resign if the Rouvier Cabinet is upset. Serious results are anticipated if the Rouvier Ministry are defeated. Public feeling is very strong, and it is believed that a revolution would be certaia

THE MARKETS.

. . . » iREUTBR'S^TBLEORAMS— OOPYBIGHT ] london, Jane 12. At the colonial wool sale to-day 11,900 bales were offered. A fair de mand was shown for all classes Sydney, Jane 11 New Zealand wheat is quoted at 3s 3d to 3s 9d ; New Zealand oats, is 901 ' to 2s 3d. Maize is selling at 3s 3d; j potatoes at 50s. MELBOxnwru, June 11. Private telegrams from Foochow re -1 port that the tea is inferior to that of last season. Moderate business is being 1 done with the Australian Colonies.

SPORTING.

ASCOT RACES.

[RBVXBR'S XBIiBORAMS— OOPTRiaHT,] ■ . London, Jane 11. Followiog Is the resalts of the prlaoipal raoe at Ascot to-day ;— ' Habdwiokb SiAKffS, of 2000 soys, added to a sweepstake of 10 soys each ; for three-year-olds and npwarda: the second to receive 10 per cent., aud the third. 5 per oent on the whole stakes. Swlnley oocrse. Duke of Westminster's Ormonde, 4 yrs 1 Mr R. Vynec'a Minting, 4yrs ... 2 Mr H. T. Barclay's Bandigo, aged ... 3

SYDNEY TATTERSALLS MEETING.

Sydhhy, June 11. TsttereaH'e Ulub held the Gr»Dd National Steeplechase this .afternoon. The weather was fine and the attendance large, amonf? those present being Lord Oarrington. Beaolfcs :— Gbavd National Hurdle Race of 5 iovb oaoh, WJtU 200 nova added j aeoond, 50 aova. -Two tail**. •-■ • Sooiety, 9afc 121 b ... ... 1 Balmoral, 12at 101 b ... ... 2 InvlotDH, 9it 31b 3 Nine horses started. Daring tho raoe Bullion fell and was killed ; the jockey Ryan was setloasly Injured. Flying Handicap, of 5 bovi each, frith 200 aovi added ; second 50 DOVi. . Six furlongs. Straight Shot, 7flt 81b ... 1 La Valetts, 6sfc 21b 1 Hogmanay, Bafc 10ib ... ' ... 3 Eighteen horses started. Time, Imln 6aeo. Mitrailleuse, who had been entered for this race was scratched. Gra^d National Steeplechase, of ssovs each, with 300 soya added ; teoond, 50 so vs. About three miles. Scobeloff, Hat 51b 1 Goodwood, 12*t 101 b... ... 2 Stadley, 12st 51b 3 Winiir Stakes of 5 nova each, with 260 sots added ; second 50 soys. One' mile and a quarter. Honeydew, 9at 41b ... ... 1 " Phaon, 7ot Btb ... . ... 2 Allandale, 6st 81b ... ... 3 Seventeen started. Time, 2mln 13aec.

AUSTRALIAN NEWS.

» _ . Mblbovbnb, Jane 7. - A serious fire occurred at High street, Sandhurst , yesterday, the shop of Mr Kichardson, grocer, being gutted, and the whole of the stock, valued at £3600, wa<» destroyed. The origin is believed to be accidental. It was insured only for £1000. The "Argus" publishes a letter from Canon Liddon, replying to a letter of Oanon Strelon, of Fitzroy, making the statement that ladies assisted m special uervcea at St. Paul's Cathedral, London. He says there Is no truth whatever m the statement that ladies at anytime without eccleßJafltical dres3 have taken part, and no such innovating practice would be per* tnittod on any consideration whatever by the Dean. In giving an opinion on the subject he would find a difficulty m saying whether the spectaole of ladies dressed m surplices m Church is more irreverent than it is certainly grotesque. Mr Gillies has proposed m honor of the Jubilee that the large hull of Parliament House be named the Queen's Hall. The suggestion probably will be adopted, and Sir H; Loch asked to perform the ceremony. The Chinese Commissioners have visited various places of interest m and around Melbourne during the week, and have been called on by a number of representative citizena and officials* Information has been receive i that Mr J. F. McMillan has restgaed the position of Inspector-General and Manager of the Union Bank of Auatra'ia. Mr Ftolayson, Manager of the Melbourne branch, succeeds him. A general fall of snow occurred on Monday night and Monday moraine; throughout a large portion of Victoria. None fell m Melbourne At Daylesford from eight to ten. inches fell, and m Ballarat it averaged from one to three inches. A matinee benefit is about to be tendered to Mr George Darvell, who ia recoeering from a severe attack of typhoid _, Adblaidb, June 7. The Bey. Donald Rerr, assistant to the Rev. Hartley Williams, of tho Church of the Holy Cross, Mount Gambler! has mysteriously disappeared, leaving no trace; ; Ladyßrassay has delivered an address to the members of the St. John Ambulance Aasjoiation. , Mr T. Burgoyne, member for Newcastle, received severe injuries to the head through falling down the staircase at Parliament House.

TO-DAY'S TELEGRAMS.

Shipping ;; Auckland, Jane 13. : Arrived today.— Ship Centarlon from London. (&Uroh 8) ;S.S, Rotora*, with returning memberi arrived at Msinakau yesterday. A Heavy Calendar. Judge Ward opened the criminal aesalon this morning and referred to the heavy calendar,, which oontaJai 95 ©•••• Including one of manslaughter, thWo! rape and too of airaon. i<; ■- ~

TELEGRAPHIC NEWS.

BRITISH AND FOREIGN.

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THE CRIMES BILL.

; . . ..'...-: liOndok, Jane 10. The telegram despatched thir morn ing regarding the Irish CrimeV Bill, should read as follows :— Owing "to^the Objections of the Unionists, Mr Batptr Chief Secretary for Ireland, movej^ttiftt the provision for the trial m London of persons accused of crimes committed m Ireland should be erased from the Bill.

UNCONFIRMED REPORT.

The report that the British Resident at Lagos has hauled down the French flag at Portbnoo is not confirmed. >

THE BULGARRIAN QUESTION.

The Bulgarian Regency are continu* ing their efforts to, bring about an Im proved state of affairs. It is understood Germany is willing a settlement should be effected without consulting Russia*

THE SUGAR BOUNTIES.

Vigorous opposition is being raised to the system of sugar bounties, and arrangements have been made for holding a national conference m London. The date is not fixed; .*

COLONIAL ITEMS.

The shipment of oranges by the Oroya is a failure. Only from' o.d to xs 9d a case was realised. •- • .*., The following New Zealand candi dates have passed the matriculation examination of the London University with honors :— Geotge Spencer, Christ church ; Chailes Little, Dunedin. Mr Stanhope has endorsed Lord Harris' statement regarding* % King George's Sound. He asserts the place is only- of secondary importance, and therefore not included m the coaling stations, which are to be thoroughly well defended. ; . & Sir A. Shea is expected to Succeed Sir G. W. Des Vcauj? m the Governor ship'of Newfoundland.'

OBITUARY.

The death is announced of the Earl of Winchilsea. Mr Finch-Hatton sue* ceeds to the title. " ' ' DISASTROUS EARTHQUAKE. News is to hand from Russian Turkestan that a disastrous earthquake occurred yesterday at Vernoe,. a town of twelve thousand inhabitants, situated on the northern slope" of -the -AJ* Tau mountains. MQsLat&^ubM build' ings and houses were totally destroyed, and fully 120 persons perished' -in the ruins, while many others suffered' serious injuries. .

KAISER WILHELM.

Berlin, June 10. An official announcement has been made that Emperor William has been almost wholly confined to his .bed during the last few days suffering from abdominal cramp and catairhal irrita tion of the eyelids.

ALSACE-LORRAINE.

The Government of Alsace-Lorraine have ordered the expulsion of Lallance, member of the Reichstag forMulhausen, owing to French proclivities.

AUSTRALIAN.

[rehtkr's telegrams— copyright.]

POLITICS IN NEW SOUTH WALES.

Sydney, June 11. Mr Traill, the debated candidate for South Sydney, has petitioned against the election of Mr. Wise, the Attorney-General ; and the question of Mr Neild's election for Paddington will also be referred to the Elections and Qualifications Committee. It is expected the present session of Parliament will close, at ihe end of this month.

THE PEARLING FLEET DISASTER.

Melboubnh, June 11. Details from Perth of the disaster fo the pearling fleet show that twenty luggers were wiecked and 120 lives lost.

EXPECTED WAR IN SAMOA.

A private letter from Samoa, dated May 28th, states that' War is imminent, Tamase having decided again to at tempt the deposition of Malietoa. The letter further says that' the Germans support the pretensions of Tamase.

A LOYAL PROTEST.

A declaration of loyalty to the Throne, taws, and institutions was adopted at a Jubilee meeting last nigh V ancl it is being extensively signed r «s &* protest against the disgraceful proceedings of the recent meeting. -k-V.

CLOSING SUNDAY THEATRES.

Sydney, June 12. A deputation of clergymen waited on Sir H. Parkes yesterday and requested him to stop Sunday amusements. Id consequence orders were given last night for the theatres to be closed to night, great excitement being caused thereby. A largely attended open-air meeting was held to protest against the action of the authorities m closing places of amusement. It is understood the Premier has taken this action under the Act for the regulation of places of amusement, which empowers him to close such places if a written applica tion has not been made.

ARCHBISHOP CARR.

Mklbouenlj Jane 11. Archbishop Carr arrived this after noon, and was enthusiastically received. A. procession of Roman Batholic clergy »nd laymen escorted his Grace to St. Patrick's Cathedral, where he ytm formally uutaUe*. ■ „

THE ASHBPBTON GBABDIAN, MONDAY, JUNE 13, 1887



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I Wanted. "\TOUNG Ladles' Jonrnal for Jane.— J. H. M. Jonbs. WANTED— Situation m Aphburton by a bandy Man. Apply to this Office. References can be given. WANTED KNOWN. —That MRS . MEECH, Dressmaker, has Re- moved from Burnett street to premises m Cameron street, next Post Office. WANTED Known -Ashburton Wool V.am, reduced to 2s 3d the Bundle, all Colors.— Oer <te Alcorn's, Dissolution Sale. WANTED Known — Dressmaking, superior style and fit at reduced prige during sale. Obb akp Aioorm's , WANTED KNOWN— Another Drapery Sale just started, the last but least m prices. — H. O. Seqbrs, Melford House WANTED KNOWN— The genuine last Sale is now on of Drapery, Cloth- ing, Boots, &c— H. C. Segers, Melford House. rjTTANTKD to clear out— Boya' Tweed W Suits, from 5s 6i. Mena' Suits, from 21s. At Dissolution Sale. Orr and AtOQßw's. • . , ■ WANTED known that HAVES & CO; have Large Stocks on hand. For farther particulars see new advertisement inthis issue. rT7" ANTED known— l have just opened f V np a useful assortment of house- hold Crockery, Ironmongery and Brush- 1 ware.— Jambs MoGrbgor, Grocer, Etc, Tanored Street, opposite Arcade. WANTED KNOWN— Best quality Plushes 3s lid, Black Alpaca 41d, Double Width Sheeting 9£d, Children^ Cashmere and Cotton Gloves 3d, Ladies 1 Handbags Is 6d dozen,. Kid Gloveß 6d, White Moleskin Is.— H. C. Segerb, Mcl- , ford Honse.



Mr Beikely, Ohristchurch Mr \y. Ha'riaon, Fernside Mr Lse, Christchnrch Mr Gag r. Ferry Road Mr Jobn Nairn, EHesmere Mr Atkinson, Christchurch Mr Boiton, Brookeids Mr Hewinson, Fendaltown Mr OharJee Dawson, Hahwell *" Rev Mr Bond, Ljttelton Mr Bhirlaw. Bydenham Mr Boyle, EHesmere Mr Rogin, Gresnpark Mr E Cook Springaton MrM. Forbes, Ta Tapa Mr Greaves, L'ncld ; Mr H. Shaffer, Lincoln Mr Rudder, lax Tapu Mr James X mber, Greenpark Mr John WHIb, Frebbleton Mr Limerick, Tai Tapa Mr Tanner, Tai Tapa Mr Wright, Lincoln Mr Spencer, De Mr Forest, Kaiapoi Mrßlcimdß Do Mr Ha?l, Do Mr W. Dailey, Do Mr Marshall. Do Mr Jnmes Ward, Da Mr Abbott, eenr., Bt Albans Mr Abbott janr.. Do Mr D. Patchett, The Styx Mr Bam Lemon, Doylestcn Mr Wnshbourno, Dnnsandel Mr McLean, Green Dark • Mr W. H. Pratt, M ddleton Mr G- Swaine, Greenpark Mr Hill, Doyleeton Mr Leahy, Lakeside Mr Connor • MrTrott, Springston Mr Harvey, Rak*i* Mr Herrick, Greenpark Mr Qaaife, Halowell MrMoffat, Hitlswell* Mr Walker, Donsandel Mr Clifford, Kil incby Mr Peter Drnmmond, Rakaia Mr Deal, Halawell Mr Prabble, Prebbleton Mr Wicks, Barahom. Mr Lochhend, Dnns*ndel Mr T. Shean, Tai Tapu My G. Msngin, Gteendale ' Mr James budd Mr James Brown, Dansandel Mr McMillan* King Btreot, Lydcnham Mr Wills, Papannt Mr Eosther, Burnh«m Mr Ed. Curry, Opawa Mr Drapper, Hereford Street . Mr Jock on, Sunnyside* - Mr Graham, Kaiapoi Mr Chapman, Sydenham Mr Robt. Hall, Turkish Baths Pnning House, Papanui Mrs Edwards, Colombo Street Mrs Mills, Cashel Street Mr Turner, Ferry Road Mrs Wood, Hereford Street Mra My re', South Belt Mr Sincl ir, Springeton Mr Gait mack, Springston Mr McOleod, Dansandel Mr Irvino, Dnnsandel Mr James Guild, Winchester Mr Mcfntyre, Killinchy School Constable Flewellen, St. Albans Mr Robt. Fleming, Port _9vy Mr Chas, Taylor, Brookaide Mr Jobn Barrett, Leeston Mr Admore, St. Albans Mra Woodward, Heathcote Mrs Oomerfordi Prebbieton Mrs Button, LichSeld Btreet Mrs J. Ware Mrs Vincent Mr Darlow, Geraldine Mr Wnghorn, Little Akaloa Mr Griffin Heathcote Mrs C. T. Cooper, Oreyke Street , Mr Gorton, Kyle School Mr J. M. Brodie, Amberley Mr James Low, Styx Mr Lindsay, Bootmaker, Wellington . Mr A. Simpson, Kaiapoi Mr Barter, Templeton Mr B. White, Akaroa Mrs John Hall, Sydenham Mrs Hine?, Samner Rotd Mr Geo. Hart, •• Preaa " Mr T. W. Adams, Norwood . Mrs Bridges, Manchester Street Mrs Allinpton,Leestcn Mrs Garland, Wellington Mra J. P. Coopar, 132 Victoria Btree f . Mrs Candy, Hahwell Mrs Caniy, 48 Armagh Street Mrs Geo. liix, Akaloa Mrs McDowall, Rakaia > Mrs Goldsmith, lnve)l Mrß H. Overton, Irwell Mrs Fnrza, Duosandel Mrs Lowry, Kill'nchy Mr» Sanders'>n, Killinahy Mrs StaolJhonse, KUUnchy Mrs Bpence, Killinchy Mra Walker, Behyyn Mrs R McGregor, Selwyn Mrs A. Cunningham, Dnnsandol Mrs Geo. Sh»at, Dunsandel Mrs Keily, Springaton Mrs Wm. Sheas, Greendale Mr Baxter, Bonthbridge Mr H. Pannett.Sriingston Mr Jobn Todd, Lincoln Mr Sharp, Lincoln Mr Panlsrer, Irwell M<; Thom«.e Yari-, Grtanpark Mr Humphries, Batcber, Kniapoi Mr W. Bnrnip, Hotel, Kiiapoi Mr Eckersley, Kaiapoi Mr R* Charman, Fernside, Rangiora And 719 others. F. FEERIMAN, SOLE AGENT' ASHBURTON TEW ZEALAND CLOTHING FACTOR? rHE NEW GOODS FOB THE WINTER SEASON ABB NOW OPENED OUT The ck ib TUB LARGEST & BEST SELECTED IN THE TOWN, And the variety of Style and Patterns m Men's, Youths', and Boya' Clothing leaves nothing to he desired. Thousands of Men's and Boys Suits, newest styles. Trousers and Trousers and Vests manufactured of New Zealand Tweeds. Every gannen warranted shrunk Jvercoats, Waterproof Coats and Leggings iv great .variety . Bats, comprising every new styln worn Children's Jersey Suitß, Child? v) Men- of-War Suits Geatbmen'a Hosiery, Scarvea; Oxford x Regatta and Whito Shirts Bugs, Portmanteaus, and Travelli -4 Bags lie celebrated WERTHEIM S-^VINO MACHINE. Time Paymenta. N,Z CLdHING FACTOHir, East Stbmt. A. H&rrispn* ' ■ — ■ ■ ■ ■'■' " - ■■' ■ I, Alfred Harrison, AUOTIONBEiI, STOCK AND ESTATE 1 AGENT AWD VALUATOR. SATURDAY SALE at 12 o'clock iharfr ■~ELot<seß, Cattle, Pigs, Fcodvee and Merchandise. FOR SALE— Farming Implements, and Vehicles oi all kinds constantly ia Yards on view for Pale. Clearing Sales held m Town or Country as required, and most liberal terms arranged with both Buyers and Sellers*. Bents collected, and the business of absentees managed with care. Valuation made of Properties or Mer- chandise on easy terms* Advances made instantly on Goods delivered at the Stores for Sale. Agent for tbe Norwich Union lln In* k V Burance Company, Agent for the MUTUAL LIFE A SBOO CATION OF AUSTRALASIAj i ALFRGp HARBISON,



FEERIM^AN'S MARVELLOUS STEAM WASHER. (Barrell»a Patent.) STILL TRIUMPHANT. TTTHAT TH~DEAN SAYS:- (Copy of Testimonial ) The Deanery, Christchnrch, May 3rd, 1887. I have much pleasure m stating tbat one of Messrs O. Barrell and Oo.'a Patent Washing Machine's baa been m ufo m my home for two months and a half, and gives ontiro satiefao tion. «ENKY JACOBS, Dean of Ohriatchntch. THE DOOTOR -NDORSE3. In reply to yonr card, wo find the Washer a moat üßofut and labor-aiving machine. There n nothing equal to it m tha washing lino. It is all yon claim for it, and our women f olka would not b? without it. Even a delicat ■ female en do a large washing m ha'f a day. I cannot ppcak tco highly of it. Mr.B. Dn HIOKBY, THR FARMER SUPPORTS. To Mr Ferriman , At hbur ton . I'e.ir Mr, — In reply to jour request re Mesßro Barrell and Co/s Bteata Patent W«ah- ing Machines my -wife requests mo to state that tbo machine we got from yon is a perfect success. The work tbat usually takes froze eight to nine hours to accomplish is sow done m two hours and a half. The work is done well, with very little labor.— Yours respect* folly, B.S CHAPMAN, Ashburton. THE SCHOOLMASTER TEAOHE3. Seafield, Jnne let, 1887. Mr F. Ferriman, Ashburton. Sir, — I hare much pleasure m stating that Borrell'a Steam Family Waehlng Machine has given us complete satisfaction, The machine 18 especially nsefnl to those who oonld not cthotwiss do the washing themselves ; it saves mnck labor and expense.— £ remain, At, W. H. HBRBE&T. THE MECHANIC SEES. Ashbniton, Jnne 4th, 1887. Mr Ferriman, Dear Sir, — £ was for a long time a sceptio as regards the capabilities of your Washing Machines. I am now thoroughly convinced that they do what you claim for th-m. The construction of the machine as regards com* pactnesa and convenience ia all that can bo desired. — Yours faithfully, JAM-3 JKBIR. THE LAUKDBESB GROWS WEdLTHY , WITH. Ashbnrton, March 29th, 1887. *Mr Ferrimao, The Washer I got from you leaves my clothes a beintifnl white color, ia fact they ar« much whiter than I could Ret th«m by hand and takes the dirt from them thoroughly, MRB JSEVILL. And each member of the human family tba' can posEOSB one join and Fend up one universal shout ct praise, O prai«e Ferriman'* Marvellous Washrr. Listen, listen, can't you hear the evening chorus from the undersigned echoing how their work i 3 done. Bead the following liet of nanaots: — Mrs Herbsrt, Senfield Mr M. Brnce, Seafield • Mr Colliaon, Seafield Mr D. Hoes, Lanrieton Mr Q T. Marriott, Ashburton Mr T. Olaridpe, A shburton Mr W. Charlton, Ashburton Mr Bradbury, Ashburton Mr H' Hudson, Elgin Mr J. Lloyd, Newlands Mr E. Thomas, W&kanni Mr A. Frisby, Ashbnrton Forks Mr &. Cbapman, Willowby Mr G Gr'.ce, WUlowby Mr J. Williamß, WiUowby Mr J. Hearn, Eallng Mr A.McLecd.Tinwnld Mr Wi Andeieon, Flemington Mr O. O. Fooks, Alford Forest Road Mr Peter Lownio, Wakanui Mr William Browne, Wakannl Mr J. Johns tone, Trevorton Mr GhaVes Ward, Ashburton Mr Witliam Baylies, Ashbmton Mr Oharli s Fowke, Aehburton Mi 1 Andrew Dawson. Wa»erton Mr John Pmall, Wheatßtone Mr J» H. Corlton, Mount Bomere Mr J. Tnrker, Aehbnrton Mr T. U. Jones, Ashborton Mr Beycr&ft, Bakaii Mr Button, Methven Mr Maginnia, Methven Mr L V. Andrewes, Aehbirion Mr B. Lowe, Willowby Mr J. W. Sflcock, Aah burton Mr J. Canning, Ashbnrton Mr J. Kingsbury, Chertsey Mr McAnnally, Kyle Mr J. Primmer, liakaia Mr J. Wheeler, Willowby Mr J. Oaborce, Willowby Mr J. Dunn, Flemington Mrs Aevfli, AButrarton Mr J. Doyle, Buapana Mr A. Gibson, Tcmaka Mr J. Crowe, Temuka ■ Mi J Mcßae, Central Hotel Kr ; B. Baker, Ashburton Mrs Hellene, Ashbnrton Mr J. Harris, Ashbnrton Mr P. Fawcett, Aehbnrton Mr P. Weldon, Ashburton Forks Mr T. E. Mcßae, Alford Forest Mr R. Patton, Methven Mr Granger, Oairnbrao Mr Gardar, Methven Mr Frampton, WiUowby Mr McMillan, Mnthven Mr E. Thomas Methven Mr J K-iir, ABhlurton Mr Wilis, Bprlngsfccn Mr Baksr, Sydenham Mis Durham, lijttoltou •Mr Marquet, Woolston Mr A. Lawrence, St. Albat>s Mi- Arthur Painell, Gi-'barhe Mr G. Brown, Chri tohurch Mrs W. PilJiett, Chriotohurch Mr Alpo, St. Albans - Mr Hullett, Avonvillo Mr O'Conor. M.H.R , Weßtport Mr Patrick, Christchurch Mr H. Bennett, Littlo Akaloa JMr Turner, Rakaia Mr Monson, Ontietchurch Mr Barley, Opawa Mr McLaren. Banksldo Mr Orr, Woolston Mr Wittee, Tai Tapa . . .. Mr Burke, Halswell Mr Bcnnington, Ofrlatchnroh Mr Dyer, Otira Gorge •• • ■ J Mr Robert Cooper, Be. AJbana Mrs Pope, Lyttolton 1 * Mr Hartnell, Rakaia . Mr Bibbs, Methven Mrs Hales, Ohrietchnrch Mr Budden, Christchurch Mr Col"ns, Avonside Mr Martan, Rangiora ' r Mrs Wilmott, Ferry R«ad Mr Pa»bons, Kaikoura Mr Cheyne Akaroa JJr W. H. Twigge, Cimatchutch Mr Chambe'lain, Elleemere Mr Woodham, Wooleton Mr North, Christchurch Mr R. A. Gill, Sydenham Mr B. J. Lane, Ohristchurch Borgeant Hallett, Ohrietchurch Mr Thomas Gates, Southbridga Mr Hickmcnt, Ghri9tchurch Mr John Cross, Sydenham Mr Moore, Christchnrch Mr Tho»nton, Christchnrch' ' Mr Thomns Miramo, Springflftjd M<- sbib Wilktnß and Field, Nelson Mr Rndd,Sydonn3m Mr John Boag> Brookeido • Mr Osborne, Tai Tapu •>Mis Allen, Dansandel . Mi Echberg, Melbourne Mr Speirs, Invercirgill Mrs Hedwortb, Christchurch '. Mr Mackintosh, Bingeland Mr Pannett, _ incoln Mr Clark, Bakaia ' Rev Mr Philips, Burnham Mr Roundtrce, Spreydon Mr George Baker, Groonpark Mr Simpson, Kaiar oi Mr Matthew Barnett, Tai T pa I Mr C. J. Ic29r, Cbristchurch Mr Mackintosh, C'ristchurch ' Mr Farra, DunedinJ ■ Mr Scanlan, Newcastle, Now South Wales Mrs Stewart, Lin wood Mr Ru sell, Sydenham ■ Mr Jacobson, Akarca Mr T. S. Mannoring, Fernsldo Mr Anson, Wainui Mr H. Black, Rakaia Mr Wqodberry, Soathbridge Mr Pannel, Ohristchurch Mrs St Dean, Ohristchurch Mr Thomas. Sydenham. Mr Kitchta, Opawa Mr D. Wilscn, Dunsnndel V«y Rev Jacobs, Dcau of GhiistoutUob Mr a. DufHeld, Chrißtchurch Mr G Jackson, Chriatchuroli ; k Mr —.arrow, Sydenham. /! J : ' y Mr Adosck, Christchuroh Mr McGill, Ferry Road . . MrG. Burns) Addfugton . • Mrs Peter Wjlls, Gfraenpork Mr Deliow, Grecnpark ' Mrs Cox, Feodaltowu MwLjnae&y, Lyttoltou



. < Public Notices. TO THE IiADIES OF ASHBDRTON DISTR'Cr. MISS MORRISON (Late with Mosarr Friedlander Bros and McH O. Scgere)and MISS [HOLLOWAY (For a consldcruUe term with Mcstn Hobday and Co., of Ohriatohqrob) HAVE, at the request of numerous patrons, decided upon entering Into business at DRESSMAKERS, eto. , and witn this object have taken premises m TANORED STREET, opposite Mr Chapman's, painter* All orders reoeived will be promptly executed under our personal supervision, whioh will be a sufficient guarantee that Fit, Finish and Fa»blon will be all that oould be desired. Charges Bpeclally arranged to meet the approval of customers. Terms — Prompt upon execution of orders. misUes MOKRISON & HOLLOWAY, PRESSMAKERS, &c, TANORED STREET, ASBBURTON, Opposite Mr OfcapmanV, Painter. 4 320 THE BULLI DISASTER. PERSONS not subscribing towards this urgently required Fond through any Jooal Committee In their own locali- ties, or m any other way more desirable to themaelves, can do so by addressing their kind contributions either to the Oentral Committee m Sydney, the Branoh Committee at Ball! (eight _>iles from Wollongong), or to W. J. POULTER, Mayor of Wollongong, A. A. TURNER, Police MagUtrate, Joint Tbbasurbbs, Wollongong Branch, Bull! Relief Fund. Town Hall, Wollongong, N.S.W., April 6tb, 1887. ENCOURAGE f OOAL TNDUSTRY AND ASK FOR Blankets, flannels, Tweeds, AND Knitting Yarns [fbom the ASHBUETON WOOLLEN FACTORY, HAVES & CO.'S Great Sale. OBLIGE BY READING TBE FOLLOWING :- BLACK Straw Huts oDlysfcfe Felt flats were 8s 6d.evJT^3 GttyCalito, l£d White Twill, _.?d Blankets, from 2s s£d Lot Velvet Buttons, all iz 3 dozen for id Cashmere Gloves, from 2d Men'n Good Waterproof Coats* from 7s Gd; Lnco Curtains, Is JBojs' Cnps, 4£d Men'B Black Felt Hats were 53 9J, now 2a 3d Heavy Dress Goode, ssd 7 Lot of Wide Bibbons, Id , Good Shirtings, 4|d Wool Squares, 6d Tweed Irousere from 5s 6d Let of Diagonal Goits were 21s 6d, now 10s Gd A Grand Lot of Overcoats awfully Cl.eap, and a quantity of other goods too numerous to mention m this advertise, monk — -.• In addition to the above, H. & Co. will, during the Sale, give a Discount of One Shilling m the Pound. Only call and ace the WONDERFUL BARGAINS at HAVES AND CO.'S : 6+29 FAYARD AND BLAYN PAPER SIXTY years of great success proclaim j superiority m the treatment of Violent Golds, Irritation of the Obest, Aching, Sprain Sprains, Sores, Scalds, Come, Bunions, Sof Corns, etc. This medicine, the property o whioh has been established more than half a century by thousand of cures, is of an invalu- able use m many Inflammatory diseases against which there are not many em actous remedies, and is therefore justly considered by a great number of our most eminent physicians as the moßt actird 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, Rue Soint-Merri, Paris (France) and sold by all Chemists m the olonies; NEW WINTER SHIPMENTS. G. L. Beath & Co. HAVE} just opened the very Latest Fashions Bhowing m the London Markets suitable for the present season. Many lines were cleared by our Mr Beath at half the usual London price. NEW DRESrMATERI&LS, A Large Variety of tbe Most Fashion- able ; DRESS FABRICS and DESIGNS j For the Season. Several very useful lines m | DRESS STUFFS, All of whioh wo now offer at London Cost Price. The Newest Shades m Plushes and Fancy Velvets for Winter Drew Trimmings. LADIES' SEEYICEABLE . DOLMANS, PALETOTS AND JACKETS; For the coming season, m the Latest Materials and "Designs m great variety, and at very Low Priceß. Many of the liocs were bought a Great Bargain, and are now rnaifced lower than London cost, argyljThouse.



Public Notices 1 r^EATJNG'S POWDER destroya oth XV. Seas, moths, bedtlea, and all Insects, whilst quite harmless to domestic animals. In exterminating beetles the ■uocobs of this powder ia extraordinary. t la perfectly olot-n m application. .he artiole yon pnrohßße Ib KEATING'^ Imitations ire noxlonj and Ineffectual ttold In tlni, <Jd, In, and 2b 6d each, by ehemtstf, . 1 AND CABINETMAKERS, UPHOLSTEREBS, AND GENERAL FURNITUBE MAKERS. HAVE taken those Central and Con- venient Premises m Tancred Street, opposite Union Bank (late Jno. Meech), ana will carry on the above businesses m all Branches. Furniture Be-covered, Polished, and re- paired promptly, and at very reasonable forms; VENETIAN BLINDS MADE TO ORDER. _ 5 34 NEW BOOKS AND NEW SUPPLIES OF BOOKS. F. J. WOOD & CO., SI ATIONEB'S HALL, 240, HIGH 8 CHRIBTOHURCH, And Fbiedlandebs' Buildings, aSHBDRTON. WE reieive from London publisbin firms regular shipments of from 15 to 20 cases monthly by the direo , Bteamera. ' The reading public are respectfully invited to inspect our large and varied Etock of Books m every branoh o Literature. . As we. buy for cash and buy largely, we are allowed extra discounts, and are m a position to give exceptional advan- tages to our custoir_rrs, and a Hbera discount on parcel.' and to Libraiy Tommittecp. H. J. WOOD & 00. Wholesale and Retail Booksellers and Stationers, CHBISTOHUBCH & ASHBURION. ACCOUNT" BOOKS In every variety of eize and style of ruling, from the largest Imperial Ledger extra super handmade, full calf, double Bustia bands, down to a penny Pass Book. A very Large Stock always kept,- and any etyle und sfzo made to older : Writing, Printing, and Wrapping Papere m any quantity. Commercial and Genet al Stationery and every description of Stationers' fcJundrioe. Commercial Note and Letter Paners by the case or packet — an assortment of over 3000 reams m stock. Commercial Envelopes— over 3,000,0 m stock m Chris' church. . . ■ , Cream Laid Euled Foolscap—over 350 reams m stock. Brown Wrapping, Double Imperial' various weights, by the bale or ream- best value m New Zealand. School Exercise Books— over 100 gross assorted m 'stock. School Slates, Copy Books, and School Requisites. ParcUm ruled and headed '• This Deed. 1 ' . • frUBSORIBEBS WANTED For Illustrated London News, Sporting and Dramatic News, Scientific American, Young Ladies' Journal, Family Herald, Family Reader, The Graphic, Engineer, Punch, Home l^cws. European Mail, Bow . Belle,-— We deliver m town immediately on arrival, and wo post to subscribers m all parts of the country without delay. H.J.WO~OD&OO. Stationers' Hall, 240, Hif>h street, OHRISTOHUHCF, And at Friodlanders' Buildings, ASBBUBTON TRY IIEKPATEICO NEW SEASON'S JAM. SPECIAL NOTICE. TT-IRKPATBICK'S NEW SEASON'S X\_ JAM is mado from NELSON GKOWN FRUIT, and bo)lod within a few hours after the fruit has been gathered. It thus retains most of the natural flavor of the fresh fruit. KIBKPATRICK'S NEW SEASON'B JAM is the most delicious preserve m the market, Do not be persuaded to buy cheap and * inf eri brands Jam, the remains of old etock, which must be sold at any price, but ASK for KIRKPATBICK'S NEW SEASON JAM, and bob that you get it- ( THE BEST 18 ALWAYS THE CHEAPEBT. Kirkpatrick's^NewSSeason • ami the best.] CAUTION None is genuine unless our name is stamped on each tin, and has our registered TW* Mark /« Lord k Nelson'| on the label. S, Kirkpatrick & Go. i MANirr^CTtIEEES,!} EIBON NZ,



To Meet the Times. W. DAVIS, Cabinetmaker, s&c. INTENDS to SELL FURNITURE of all kinds at Prices NEVER BEFORE 'HEARD OF. Note the Address— FURNITURE MANUFACTORY, EAST STREET SOUTH, ASHBTJBTON. 6 v