The Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. SATURDAY, JULY 16, 1887. THE RANGITATA ELECTION.

We have had several anxious en quiries as to the meaning of an advertisement which has appeared m our cplumns cautioning the electors of Rangitata not to pledge their votes at present. Undoubtedly the inference to be drawn from it is that there is a proba bility of another candidate coming forward — presumably m the Govern ment interest, but we are as much m need of information as our readers as to who "the dark horse" is. All we know is that the advertisement was sent to us m the ordinary course of business and duly paid for. We have no reason whatever to doubt its hona fides, and conclude from the slender premises before us that negotiations are m progress m some quarter or other suitable candidate 'to try" conclusions with the Hon. Mr Rolleston. There are unquestionably a large number of electors m this part of the district who are disappointed at the non-candidature of Mr Ivess, who, we believe, would have b?en safe aga'nst all comers for the old Wakanui seat, and there is a general feeling amoDgraen of all shades of opinion that it would only be fair that an Oppositionist of such mark as Mr Rolleston should be challenged by some Ministerialist. Nay more, except m very rare instances, constituencies feel somewhat cheated of their privileges when there is a simple walk-over, and are inclined to envy those other electorates m which there is all the excitement of a good fight. The fighting instinct is indeed thoroughly aroused all over the country at a time like the present, and the "free and independent " of those electorates which are only favored with Hobson's choice feel as much cheated of tteir legitimate privileges as the Irishman who is unable to prevail upon anyone to tread upon the tail of his coat, and is consequently deprived of the opportunity of making play " wid a bit of a shtick on an illiganthead" or two. Let's have a fight by all means then, and if the i person or party who inserted the caution to electors before referred to mean business, let him or them trot out their candidate and show his paces.

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

A meeting of the Electors' Protection Association will be held this evening, at eight o'elook, m the " Press " offioe, Arcade Chambers, to consider what steps shculd be taken to prevent the disf ranobisement of thoße electors now on the Wakanui manuscript roll We are informed that a proposition will also be laid before the meeting to wind up the Association land join the Political Reform Association. An ordinary meeting of the Loyal Ash burton Lodge, 1.0.0.P., M.U., was held last evening m the Lodge room, Oddfellows' Hall. There were about thirty members present. A very large amount of business was gone through. The Anniversary Com mittee reported that the reunion was, not withstanding the unfavorable weather, a auo oess, and handed over the profits to the Lodge. Three candidates were initiated and six pro posed for admission. The Lodge eloged at eleven o'clock after enjoying a pleasant evening. The tea service and salver presented to Mr Seed by the officers of the Customs Depart* njent are of solid silver, and weigh 170ozs, The artiolcs are of the most chaste form and beautifully carved with designs from the antique. The Dowager Empress of China, who has just abdicated m favor of her young kinsman, Quon Shu, is a woman of broad liberal views. The recent order guaranteeing liberty m China is of her doing, aa also the loosening of the old isolation, and the adoption of European ideas, which are bringing China into the new place she is beginning to occupy among the other nations of the earth. The new Emperor is reported ai a bright, olovar young man of 17, thoroughly educated by his predecessor, and fully prepared to continue the liberal and progressive aotion that has made her reign the commencement of a now epoah m the history of China.

There was ft sharp shook of earthquake at J 9.35 o'clock last evening. It was accompanied by a rumbling sound. At the Waterloo meeting yesterday, a report was circulated that Haroun-al-Raschid had been got at. Mr JRoss, the owner, com- I plained to the Stewards, who held a meeting. | In the eridence, aoousaticns were made that Mr W. F. Buckland's dog, Nassau, had been bought by Mr Howe, the owner of Killarney, and had been "stiffened." The Stewards deoided that there was not enough evidence to warrant them m taking aotion. I In the course of hie remarks to a deputation I tthioh waited upon him at Christohurch o 5 ester day, the Hon. Mr Richardßon stated that Canterbury was now the only part of New Zealand m whioh there were unemployed. In Auokland the epeotal settlements, and m Otago the Labour Bureau, had practically disposed of the difficulty. Here it was expected, m a Bhort time, that the efforts of the Labour Bureau would result m the total disappearance of the unemployed. The following from a Melbourne paper, dated June 11th, will show that New Zealand ia not alone m feeling the depression: — "To show how deep and widespread the distress m Melbourne is, it may be mentioned that one day this week the Gag Company advertised for a man to priok up a ceiling, merely a few hours' work. One hundred and twenty-sevdn men applied for the job." The second of the series of the eooial gatherings organised by the Ashburton Guards for the benefit of the funds of the corps took place m the Oddfellows' Hall last evening. The attendance waa extremely good, and the room presented a very pretty appearanoe. The whole affair was charac terised by the greatest of sueoess throughout, and the organisers, particularly the Seoretary, Sergeant J. Purchase, on whom devolved the largest share of the work, are entitled to credit. The proceedings were of the same oharaoter as at the former entertainment, the dances being interspersed with songs and instrumental music, the Ashburton Band contributing its quota. Several songs were sung, and an espeoial item was a violin duet by Messrs E. and 0. Wood. The sword exercise by a team of the Guards was a noticeable feature, and ColocSergeant Eeir mast be complimented on the Btate of efficiency to whioh he brought the men m the short space of time he had at command. A negro song and dance by Mr Ryan was redemanded, and Captain Dolman had to respond to an encore for his song. A song was also given by Mr Simpson, and a recitation by Mr Minnis, both items being greatly applauded. Pipe musio for the Scotch danoes was sapplied by Mr Mabin, and Messrs H. Gates, Wood, Mayo, Hosking, and others saw to the other musio that was required. Taken altogether, the affair was a great success, and it is to be hoped a good substantial balance will result. One of the newest idiosynorasies m New York city is parasols for pet dogs. The Emperor of Austria spends over £200,000 a year on the Vienna Opera House. At the annual parade of the polioe of New York there were about three thousand men m line. A oountrj paper contains the following satisfactory announcement :— A number of deaths are unvoidably postponed." The ostrich feathers sold at public auction m Port Elizabeth (South Afrioa) during Maroh realised £26,245. One of the latest devioes is a hinged lamp post. Its chief advantage is that bo ladder is required to enable it to be cleaned and ra the lamp-lighter -carrying a key for that purpose. At a two days' sale of orchids wbioh has just oonoluded at Dorneide, Leetherheadrenormoui sums have been realised. One plant was bought by Messrs Veitch and Sons, of Chelsea, for 310 guineas, the highest price ever ob« tamed for a single orchid. The most destructive epidemio that has occurred m the world's history was the Blaok Death, whioh appeared m the sixteenth century. It is impossible to properly estimate the number that died ia this plague, but it can hardly have fallen short of 70,000,000 of people. It waß calculated that China lost at least 13,000,000 of her inhabitants, and m Europe the total loss probably exoeeded 25,000,000. A fidgety old gentleman at a railway station was terribly afraid that he would lose the run of his trunk, and constantly worried the basy porter about it somewhat as follows: — "Porter, be sure that raj trunk is gafe." A moment later, "Porter, don't forget my trunk." Shortly again, " Porter, now are you quite Bure my trunk is safe ?" The Porter answers, " Arrah, and be jabers it's a pity you wasn't an elephant instead of an ass, and then you would always have your trunk under your noae." It is Btated that the Pope and the Czar are negotiating through a noble monk with a view to the reunion of the Greek and Latin ohurohea. Recent visitors to the Rotoiti distriot state that Lake Rotoiti has become of a very pretty blue color, like Late Tikitapu, and its appear, •noe from the back of Tikitere is very pic turesque. Dress suita made m one piece are now worn m Paris; The waistcoat has no back, the shirt consists of front, the ouffa are Btitohed into the coat sleeves, and a single set of buttons fixes the whole contrivance. Goltz Pasha, a Prussian colonel, who holds the post of instructor m the Turkish army, was jireaent recently at the outpost exeroisea of a rifle corp3 at Lubben, where some very interesting experiments were made with doga trained for keeping np communications m time of war. Goltz Pasha was surprised and pleased at the performances of the dogs, and expressed a conviction that the introduction of -such a service m the Asiatic mountain district of Turkey would be most advantage, ous. He considers the Asiatic shepherds' doga especially fitted for this servioe m places where horses cannot be need. According to the German census, there are 72 male and 162 female centenarian» m that oountry. There are nine persona over 110 years, of whom five are women and four are men. The oldest woman ia 117, and the oldest man 120.

SPORTING.

WELLINGTON STEEPLECHASES.

WaLiJKoroN, Jaly 16. The weather [is fine for the steeplechase meeting. The attondanoa la good. ! Tkial Svskfleohasb. Zola 1 I Owhaoko ... ... ... 2 Patriot 3 Hubdlbs Handicap. - Kangaroo 1 Kingask 2 Brebus 3 '■. Flying Handicap. Deceiver ... 1 } Walrema 2 i Fabrication ... 3 I - ;

TELEGRAPHIC NEWS.

BRITISH AND FOREIGN.

(special to press association.) I

THE ELECTION FOR GLASGOW

London, Jnly 14. The Hon Evelyn Ashley opposes Mr Trevelyan at Glasgow.

LAND PURCASE BILL FOR IRELAND.

The Right Hon A. J. Balfour stated m the House of Co/nmons that he would next year introduce a Land Purchase Bill, which he hoped would satisfy all interests m Ireland.

A DYING EDITOR.

M. Ratkoff, editor of the Moscow " Gazette," is reported to be dying.

THE PACIFIC MAIL ROUTE.

Sir Donald Smith, Canadian represen tative m London, is urging the British Government to adopt the Pacific mail route to Australia and Ihe East.

THE BULGARIAN THRONE.

It is understood that the Sultan ap proves of Prince Ferdinand's election, and has formally requested the Powers to acquiesce.

THE IRISH LAND BILL.

1 The Irish Land Bill will meet with ; strong opposition unless its provisions I are modified. It will be opposed by 1 some who supported the Crimes Bill : f and the Liberal Unionists have an -1 nounced that they will require important 3 amendments to be made.

THE SUGAR BOUNTIES.

1 A deputation from the Anti-Sugar 1 Bounties Association will ask the 1 Government to allow the whole question . of bounties to be discussed "m the r House of Commons.

CRICKET— GENTLEMEN v PLAYERS.

The annual match between the 1 Gentlemen and the Players proved 1 disastrous to the former. The Players scored 395 m their ooly innings, 5 Shrewsbury making 101. The Gentle -1 men only reached 102 m their first innings, and following on obtained t 171, being thus defeated by one innings l and 132 runs. Mr Roller was injured during the progress of the match, and . had to retire. r _ \ , [REUTBR 8 TELEQRAMB — COPYRIGHT.] ■ IKeceivea Jaly 16th, 12

IRISH AFFAIRS.

. .London, July 15. In {he House of Commons last 1 night Mr Campbell Bannerman's s amendment to the Irish Land Bill. ' demanding the revision of judicial * rents for holdings, was negatived, and the Bill read a second time without » division. The Crimes Bill has been < read a second time m the House of i Lords.

FRENCH NATIONAL FETE.

' Paris, July 15. t The celebrations m connection with i the National fete yesterday passed off i without disturbance. j (Received July 16, 12.50 p.m.)

AUSTRALIAN MAILS.

* Paris, July 15. t Sir Graham Berry and Sir Saul t Samuel had a conference yesterday with » the director of the French Postal , Department on the question of the p transit rates of Australian mails. It s was arranged that the latter should [ report on the matter to the Minister of . Finance, whose decision would be i given a week hence. The Agents t General s have therefore modified their p plans, and will now await the reply of the French Government before proceed ing to Rome. The suggestion of the Ostend route made by the Agents at the first interview was used as a means of pressure, and it is now expected the concession asked for will be granted . The French Government does not object to a division of the mail matter, providing the traffic is guaranteed on the basis of the Convention of 1880.

MELBOURNE EXHIBITION.

Londow, Jaly 14. The Belgian Commission vrill be present 'at the meeting of the British Commission for the Melbourne Ex hibition to be held to-morrow.

ANGLO-TURKISH CONTENTION

In the House of Commons last night Sir J. Ferguson, replying to a question, stated that the Anglo-Turkish Convention relating to Egypt is still unratified by the Sultan, and Sir H. D. Wolffe, the British special Commis sioner, would leave Constantinople to night, his mission having closed.

RETIRED.

London, July 15. Sir John Kirk has retired from the position of British Agent and Consul- General at Zanzibar on account of ill-health.

AUSTRALIAN.

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THE VICTORIAN WATERLOO CUP.

Mblbournr, July 15. The final course for the Victorian Waterloo Cup was won t3 day by Livingstone.

THE MARKETS.

SvpNBY, July 15. New Zealand wheat is at 3s 3d to 3d 9d. New Zealand oats, is 9d to 2s 3d. Maize, 3s 3d. Pototoes, 40s to Adelaide, July 15. Wheat is at 3? iod to 3s rid. Town flour is at £9 10s to^ioj country brands, £8 5s to £$ joj,

THE CATTLE DISEASE SCARE.

♦ Wellington, July 15. Mr Orbell, Sheep Inspector for the Wairarapa district, reports on the sup posed outbreak of the disease m terms corroborative of former statements as to its mistaken character. He says that a few pure-bred cattle were put into an ergotted paddock. They "teat a consider able quantity of ergot, which produced gangrene m the lower Jimbs, Six of the cattle lost their feet. Three of the herd which were affaoted are now recovering. All the general herd of the estate are sound and m good condition. There is no epidemic, and no cause for alarm* , • m,. ™ . July 16. The Wairarapa scare may. now be con sidered at rest. Chief Inspector Bayley has telegraphed that there is no disease ; | only a simple case of egotism, and Mr Grbell has f oiwarded a full report m the term of yesterday's telegram, giving par | ticulars Of the oattle affected.

INTERPROVINCIAL NEWS

♦ — ' Auckland, June 15. The case against Charles Aitken, late ledger-keeper of the Bank of .New Zealand, charged with forgery, was dismissed at the Police Court to-day, the cheque alleged to have been forged not having been produced. At the Matamata Estate, on Wednesday evening, Mr J. 0 Firth, the late pro prietor, bid farewell to his old employees, when he presented gold . medals and certificates of long service to fifteen of tha men, six others receiving certificates only. The Natives of the district of the Ngatf hinerangi tribe were also present, six of them also reoeiving gold medals. Mr Firth also delivered an address, m which he referred to his long connection with the Matamata Estate, and his efforts^ settle the people upon the land. V WsLamxoTst, 3"bily; 16. Sir Juliaß Yogel left for iiyfctelfon this afternoon m the Hauroto. • ; tCi The Compensation Court this afternoon awarded Mr Samuel WpQd^£J2j>Q. The claim was £1500, as compensation for deprivation of sea frontage, and consequent loss of trade, owing to the construction of the Te Aro reclamation. ' The premises 6f Mr S. Hoffer/' fancy goods dealer, were broken into last night, and jewellery valued at £40 was stolen. Dra Mickle and Cooke ace gazetted additional public vaccinatbre ■-, for the Christchurch district. Mr William Sparrow is gazetted Captain of the Aahburton Guards. ..; ■ . - TbvuEDis, July 15. About £200 has been, so far, oolleoted for the Queen's Jubilee Convalescent Fund. A new Chamber, of Commerce with a present membership df 34, was fairly floated to-day. Mr G. L. Dennistoa was elected President.

THE WATERLOO CUP MEETING.

THIRD DAY. Chmstohuboh, July 15. The Waterloo meeting was oonoladed to-day, '',-"". • Watebloo Ocp, Final ronnd. Mr D. M; Rosa 1 w r d Haroan-al- Raschid, by Hurlinghatn — Harmony, beat Mr T, Howe's r b Killarney, by Taraban —Miss Ridley, and won the a take. Betting— 6 to 4on Klllamey. Haronn led by three lengths to tha bare, and scored the' first two tarns. Rapid exchanges ensued, Ktllarney having the beßt of the close work, but Haroun was always the fastest when the hara broke away* and finished a splendid coutße byki]Hne -fa- -the top corner.

THE ALLEGED "STIEFFENING."

The " Lyttetton Times "gives the fol lowing account of an unpleasant incident m connection with the Cup candidates. On Thursday evening the card was called over at the* White Hart Hotel, and the odds of 4 to 1 were on offer againßt Nassau, who met Killarney m the pre final course. When the individual couree between these two was called a demon* stration set . m against Nassau. The betting started at 6 to 4 on Killarney, and finally reached 7to 1. Confidence m Mr Buckland's representative was somewhat restored when the pair were put m slipt, but some of the occupants of the stand were so persistent m laying against the dog that odds of 7 to 1 were again offered. ! The owner of Killarney took £35 to £5 m one wager, andithe odds again shortened, ana 4 to 1 was the betting as they left the slips. Nassau led far the turn, and then fell heavily and rolled over and over. Killarney went on m possession, and drove the hare through the escape. Nassau was very much distressed after the course, and reeled about -as if drunk. A>good deal o! excitement ensued, and soon the report was bandied about that Haroun-al-Rascbid had been got at. Mr Ross made a com plaint to the stewards, and a meeting was held to enquire into the matter. Mr Rosa'° statement, was that lumoura were current to the effect that his. dog had been "stiffened"; that he was sold to Mr Howe, and that he (Mr Ross) had consulted with Mr Howe re dividing the stake. He made an emphatic denial of each of these statements, and requested a full enquiry into the matter. As the Nassau iaoldent was brought up during the enquiry, the stewards also took evidence m oonneetion with that affair, Mr M'Oausland, the owner of Nassau, stated that the dog had been sold to Mr Buokland to fill his nomination m the Cup, He denied hav ing given the dog anything, or of having acted m collnuton with Mr Howe m an* way, but admitted that the dog had been m Howe's kennel. Several boys were called m wbo were snpposed to knoir something of the matter. One had seen Howe letding Nassau to the slips, and had seen him lift his foot as if to klok the dog. Another of the boys stated that he had seen Howe and M'Oausland go be hind a fence with the dog. Mr D. O'Brien ■aid that Me Hove had spoken to him when they were walking across the running ground, and suggested that a good thing could be made on the Cap, as he had Nassau. Mr O'Brien refused to have ?, D^? ln ? *,? do . with ifc » and "Piled, S 8 , r T B u tho ?. hite d °e-" Howe wid "Oh! I have him too." Mr P. Batler was with O'Brien, and corroborated hh testimony. Mr Howe denied that there had been any impropriety. He admitted that Nassau had been m his kennel, and that he had kicked the dog when leading him to the slips, but had done so m self! defence, as the dog had hold of him. The stewards, after consideration, decided to let the matter drop, as there was no evidecoa to implicate anyone. They en tirely exonerated Mr Ross from any blame In the affair, and oommended him for the prompt measures he bad taken to have the matter m connection with his doc thoroughly ventilated.

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, SATURDAY, JULY 16, 1887



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Wanted. "1 1 rANTED Known that a meeting of VV the Electors' Protection- Associa- tion will be held THIS EVENING at 8 o'clock at the Office of Mr E. J. Paul, Arcade Chambers. Business of im- portance, All members requested to attend. 7 108 PUMPKIN PRIZ'CS — The Monster Jubilee Pumpkin contained 496 seeds. Signed, TS J Paul, R. Els i on, J. £eai,y PUMPKIN PlilZES— -All guosses from part 400 tosß3'aro Prizes, guesses for 400 on Tickets higher than 1276 are out of it, — Melford House TITANTKD to clear r.nt— Boys' Tweed VV Sntta, fiom 6b 6J. Mena 1 Suite, from 21s. At Dissolution Sale, Cbk and Alcorn's. W~ ANTED Known -Aehburton Wool ifarn, reduced to 2s 3d the Bundle, all Colors. — Orr «te Alcorn'b, Dissolution Sale. WANTED Known — Dressmaking, superior style and fit at reduced prico during sale. Orr add Aloorn's. ANTED known that HAVES &CO. have Large Stocks on hand. For further particulars see new advertisement m this issue. T)EMEMBER that if you want Fancy Xi Goods, Stationery, Toys, &c , pay a visit to U. M. Jones, corner of East and Burnett streets, where you wilt get good value for your money. WANT" BSD CASH — Moir's Uatmeal, 251bs, 2s 9d ; Ling Fish, 5d ; Dried Apples 4d ; 21b Tins Beßt Honey, lOd ; Vestas, 5d per doz.; Sperm Candles, 5d ; Tin Fruits, Is ; Cutting do. Is 6d. — James McGregor, Tancred Street, opposite j Arcade. J BEST Quality Plushes 3s lid, Black Alpaca 4£d, Double Width Sheeting 9id, Children's Cashmere and Silk Gloves 3d, Ladies Handkerchiefs 1b 6d doz-, Kid Gloves 6d, good Dress Stuffs for 7^d — Melkord Bouse Clearing Sale. WANTED KNOWN-That Wools Single and Double Berlin, Ande- lusian, Beatrice, Giant Zepher, and Fin- gering. Crewel Silks, Filoselle, Transfers, Tinsel Balls, etc., etc. Babias Bootees m all Colors, Babies Gaiters, Infantees, etc., .may now be had at Mrs Manhire's, Saunders Buildings, Ashburton.



POTATOES I POTATOES ! ! POTATOES!!! 3s 6d PER SACR. , 1 Delivoied m any part of Town. * WHY Btarv<s your COWS when Ferrlman ] will deliver you 14 Sacks Oarrote, 1 ton i i for 255, or 1 ton Mangolds 22s 6d. It's cheJip . Feed for Horees and a good change. THE PERFECTED SELF- j ADJUSTING EUREKA WRINGER. THE simplest, beat, oni cheapest GlotHrs ' Wringer m tho World. So ;f- Adjusting Steel Elliptic Springs. No Thnmb Screws or C'/gs rcq lirad. Compact Galvanised Iron Frames. Best White Rubber Hollers. FORD'S PATENT Scour & Lung-Worm Mixtur FOR SHEEP. A PERFECT CUBE FOR SCOUR & LUNG WORM (which results from Scour ) ONB Drenching as per Directions, will be' found perfectly effectual, and, instead of injuring the Sheep m any way, it will give buth Stomach and Bowels a healthy tone, and increase the appetite wonderfnlly, so that the Sheep recovor and thrive right away On May 3rd, 1887, Hit JOHN STCBRIBR, of Baling writes j— Bm.— l hereby beg to- certify that y«a drenched 82 of my Hoggets with yonr Patent Mixture for Bconr and Lung-Worm, on the 16th April. They were m a weak state, and had bacrun to die. After., you drenched them not one died, and on the third day tin Scour was stopped, and they are now doing well. TO MR JOSEPH FORD, Baling, and m ethers. PRICE PEB GALLON t 17s 6d m 1 Gallon Tins f 17a m 2 Gallon Tins One Gallon is sufficient for 160 sheep, F FEBBIMAN, Ashburton. STILI TRIUMPHANT. THE following Medicines have been for many years highly approved of by the Public, and a Gold Medal awarded for them at the Ghristchurch Exhibition, viz. : FOB, HOUSES : Colic or Gripe Drink Blister Ointment Embrocation Grease Ointment Condition Powders Hoof Oil ■ Woim Powder*. FOR DOGS: Distemper Powders Mange Ointment. FOB HUMAN USB: BHBUMATIC BALSAM and Cough Syrnp. Bvery Article that bears my f5.8.7 Trade-* -VMark, XV.P.J Also my Name, ISGCARA N T E E D. Beware of Spurious Imitations, CAUTION. Whereas 8. BLEBINGKR, the oldest and most renowned Veterinary Practitioner m the Australian Colonies— who has introduced his unfailing remedies and edncated tho Public to treat their own Horses, Cattle oi Dogs by offering his medicines at a very low price (for. the different diseases, see circulars)— has, after obtaining a good sale for t h<*m, now to caution the Pubic ftgaiußt bpurious Imitations of his Bemedies. The genuine articles can be obtained from F. FERIUMAN; Queen's Stables, Great King Street, Dunedin. To Mr Flesingbr, V.b.— Dear Bir,— l think it a pleasure, combined with a dnty, to inform you that I have nsed your vaiions Horse Medicines for several wear i,<j-iATBB goo"a as, ana even "Denier,* ttiafl you described ihem. One dose of your Colic Drink always cured my horses m Iras than two honiß. Yonr Hoof Oils have acted won- derfully well on my horses' feet, having kept them sound and free from lameness for the last four years. I would not be without these Oils mmy »tableß on any account. Yonr Em- brocation, Blister Ointment, and condition and Worm Powders are superior to any of the many kinds I have used ; indeed, I may men- tion thtt through using your preparation!} 1 have not required tho services of a Veterinary Surgeon m my stables for six years. I have much pleas nre m recommending your Horse Medicines to every horse pro- prietor. My wife, who suffered much with Rheu- matism, has also nsed yoir Rheumatic Balsam with wonderful effect, all other treatments having failed. You are welcome to publish this. I am, dear Sir, yours respectfully, DAVID BACON, (Of D. and J. Bacon.) TEW ZEALAND CLOTHING FACTORS' rHE NEW GOODS FOB THE WINTER SEASON Ar.a NOW OPENED OUT The k is THE LARGEST & BEST SELECTED IN THE TOWN, And the variety of Stylo and Patterns m Men's, Youths', and Boys' Clothing leaves nothing to be desired, rhounands of Men's and Boys Suits, newest styles. Trousers and Trousers and Vests manufactured of New Zealand Tweeds. Every garmen warranted shrunk Jvercoftts, Waterproof Coats and Leggit/gs iv great variety Hats, comprising every new etyJo worn Children's Jersey Suits, Child/ vjJ Men- of.War Suits Gentlamen's Hosiery, Scarves; Oxford Regatta and White Shirt* Bnga, Portmanteaus, and Travelli. a Bogs •Tie celebrated WERTHEIM BhiWING MACHINE. Time Payments. NZ CLOQHING FACTORY, East Stbiit A. Harrison. Alfred Harrison, AOOTTONEEjtf, STOCK AND ESTATE AGENT AND VALUATOR SATURDAY SALE at 12 o'clock ««batr t —Horses, Cattle, Pigs, Produce »nd Merchandise. FOR SALE— Farming Implements, a&d Vehicle* of all kinds constantly id 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 tho Stores for Sale Agon* for tbe Norwloh Union Fire In- suronce Company Agent for the MUTUAL LIFE ASSOCIATION OF AUSTRALASIA i J&FRED SABRISQN,



FEKRIMAN'S ] MARVELLOUS STEAM WASHER. STILL TRIUMPHANT. "TTT HAT THE~"dEAN SAYS :— Copy of Testimonial.) The Deanery, ChriFtchurch, May Brd, 1887. I have much pleasure m r-tating that one of 1 -Messrs Barrell and Co.'a Patent Washing Machine's ha 9 been m use m my houee for. two months and a half, and gives entire satisfac- tion. BEHTiY JACOBS,: DeAn of Ohristchnroh. r THE DOOTOR ENDORSES. In reply to your card, we find the Washer ft mORt useful and labor-caving machine. There is nothing equal to it m the washing line. It is all yon nlnim for it, and onr women folks would not be without it. Even a delicati female c»-n do a largo wnßhing m half a day. I cannot epeak too highly of it. F Mbb Dr HICKET. THS FARMER SUPPORTS^ To Mr Ferriman, Afhbuiton. Lear In reply to your request re Metßrs Barrell and Co.'a Bteaia Patent Waih* ing Machines my wife requests me to state that tbe roanhine we got from yon is a perfect nccess. The work that usually takes front right to nine hours to accomplish ia now done intwo hours and a half. The work ie done jrell, with rery little labor.— Yonn respect* ■ollr, B.S OHAPM&N, Aahburton. THE 80H00LMA8TEB TEACHES. g«afield, June Ist, 1887. Mr F. Ferrinian, Ashbniton. Sir,— l have much pleasure m stating that Bsrrell's Steam Family Washing Machine has given us complete satisfaction. The machine is esFeciaNy useful to those who conldnot ttherwiso do the wanh'nir themselves ; it saTes mach labor and expense. —l remnin, Ac, W. H. HERBB&T, THE MECHANIC SEES. Asbbutton, June 4tb, 1887. Mr Ferriman, Dear Sir,— l was for & long time a sceptic as reKards the capabilities of your Washing Machines. I am now thorongbly convinced that they do what yon claim for th m. The construction of the machine as regards com- pactness and convenience is all that can b« Sesired-Xonrs faithfully, THE LAUNDBESB QHOWS WEALTHY WITH. j Aehburton, March 28 th, 1887, i Mr Ferriman, The Wosher I got from you leaves my clothes a besntiful white color, ia fact they are much whiter than I could' get. them by hand, and takes the dirt from them thoroughly. Mrs ISEVILL. Ana each member of the hnman family that can possess one join and send up one universal shout cl praise, O prai«« Ferrim»n's f Marvellous Washer. Listen, listen, can't you J hear the evening chorus from the undersigned 'vhoing how their work is done. *ov te»d the following list of namea:— & Mrs Herbsrt, Seofield / Mr M. Brnce, Beafield Mr Collieon, Beafield Mr D. Bosb, Lauriston Mr G T. Marriott, Ashburton Mr T. Olaridge, Ashburton Mr W. Charlton, Ashbnrton Mr Bradbury, Ashburton Mr H! Hudson, Blgln Mr J. Lloyd, Newlauda • Mr E. Thomas, Wokanni Mr A. Frisby, Ashburton Forks Mr h. Obapman, Willowby Mr G Gr:ce, Willowby Mr J. Williams, Willowby Mr J. Hearn, Eallng . Mr A, McLeod, Tinwald Mr W. Andeison, Flemington Mr 0,0. Fookfl, Alford Forest Bo&d Mr Peter Lownie, Wakanni Mr William Browne, Wakanui Mr J. Johns tone, Trevorton Mr Chafes Ward, Ashbnrton Mr William Baylies, Ashburton Mr Char Its Fowke, Aihburton Mr Andrew Dawson. Wa'erton Mr John Small, Wheatetone Mr J, H. Carlton, Mount Bomers Mr J. Tucker, Ashburton Mr T. U. Jones, Ashburton Mr Beycraf t, Rakaia \[r Button, Methven 4J r Maginniß, Methven Mr L V. Andrewes, Ashbtrtcn Mr B. Lowe. Willowby Mr J. Kingsbury, Chortsey Mr McAnnally, Kyle Mr J. Primmer, tfakaia Mr J. Whesler, Willowby Mr J. Oaborne, Willowby Mr J. Dunn, Flemington Mrs Mevill, Ashbarton Mr J. Doyle, Ruapuna Mr A. Gibson, Temuka Mr J. Crowe, Temuka Mr J. Mcßae, Central Hotel 11 r B. Baker, / shburton Mrs Hellens, Ashburton Mr J. Harris, Asbborton ! Mr P. Fawcett, Aebbur o ' Mr P. W"''lo3 Aehbu.-w Mr John Boatc, Brookaide Mr Osborne, Tai Tapu Mxii Allen, Dnnsttiidel Mr Echberg, Melbourne l * Mr Speirs, Invercargill ', Mrs Hed worth, Obristchurch I, Mr Mackintosh, Bingsland Q Mr Pannett, Lincoln Mr Clark, Rakaia Rev Mr Philips, Burnham ** Mr Ronndtree, dpreydon 6 Mr George Baker, Greenpark Mr Simpson,, Kaiapoi Mr Matthew Barnett, Tai Tapu | Mr C. J. Iczer. Cbrietchurch Mr Farra, Dunedin Mr Scanlan, Newcastle, New South Wales Mr J Keir, Ashburton Mr Wills, Bprlngßtcn Mr Baker, Bydenham Mrs Durham, Ljttelton Mr Marqnet, Woolston Mr A. Lawrence, St. Albata 4 M/ Arthur Patncll, Gitbarne Mr G. Brown, Chri tchurch Mrs W. Pilliett, Ohristchurch Mr Alpe, St. Albans Mr Hullett, Avonville Mr O'Oonor. M.ELR , Westport Mr Patrick, Christchnrch Mr H. Bennett, Little Ak&lo* Mr Turner, Rakaia Mr Monson. Gntifctcharca Mr Harley, Opawa Mr McLaren. Bankside Mr Orr, Woolston Mr Wittee^Tai Tapu Mrßnrke.Halswell Mr BenniDgton, Qc riatchurch Mr Dyer, Otira Gorge Mr Robert Cooper, St. Alban Mrs Pope, Lyttelton Mr Hartnell, Rakaia Mr Hibbs, Methven Mrs flales, Christchurch Mi. Buddcn, Chrißtchurcb Mr Collins, Avoneide Mr Martan, Rangiora Mrs Wilmott, Ferry Read Mr Parsons, Kaikonra Mr R. Patton, Methven Mr Granger, Cairnbrae Mr Gardar, Methven . Mr Frampton, Willowby » Mr McMillan, Mothvea I Mr E. Thomas Methven i Mr Rudd, Svdennam 1 Messrs WUkins and Field, Nelson Mr T. E. Mcßae, Alford Foreat * Aad 900 others. SOLE AGENT j ASHBURTON For"Sale. i . i > Q ANGLO-AMERICAN DBILLfi i J-| SECOND-HAND [Ditto, Boid and Gray, large size. F. FEEKIMAN, : TONIC .FOOD FOR HORSES, CATTLE AND BHEBP. . {WPOhED of 2oTJrcdients, comprising ik^ -til 0 ? 6 nafcri «on":articles of diet, com- bined with hnrmlees tonics and alteratives m proper proportions. Recommended for main- taining aouulß m good health and coHditioa, w. ItK 0 /? re »*ortrg thoie r to health that have got into an nnthrifty state from any cause. Invaluable for Stillioni, Racehorut/ s^ n^f r8) a ? d a "defcriptions of 'Howes from which great exertions required . Allowance for Horses, Half .pint D nlj. Can be obtained only from | F. F£&B)UANi Asbbwlon,



AND tg fjj|s p.. CABINETMAKERS, UPHOLSTERERS, AND GEKEBAL FURNITURE MAKEBB. HAVE taken those Central and Con- venient Premises m Tancred Street, opposite Union Bank (late Jno. Meech), and will carry on the above businesses m til Branches. Furniture Re-covered, Polished, and re- paired promptly, and at very reasonable terms. VENETIAN BUNDS MADE TO£ ORDER. 634 TRY KIBKPATKICK'S NEW SEASON'S JAM. SPECIAL NOTICE. Tf IRKPATRICK'S NEW SEASON'S XV JAM is made from NELSON GROWN FRUIT, and boiled within a few boura after tho fruit has been gathered. It thus retains most of the natural flavor of tho fresh fruit. KIRKPATRICK'S NEW SEASON'S JAM is the most delicious preserve m the market. Do not be persuaded to buy cheap and inferi brands Jam, the remains of old stock, which must be sold at any price but ASK for KIRKPATBICK'B NEW SEASON JAM, and see that you get it. TBB BEST IS ALWAYS THE CHEAPEST. Kirkpatriek's New Season am i the best.| CAUTION None 18 genuine unless our narno ie stamped on each tin, and has our "entered Tra*« Mark.;" Lord Nelson' m he label S Kirkpatrick&Co. MANUEACTUBEKS, HELBON N[Z.



Has ior Sale,— GOLDEN TARES, CAPE BARLEY, PLOUGH SHARES (all; eizee). 6SID VHFAT, CATS, PABLJY, CIO\EEF, COCKSFOOT, BYEGB RAPE|SEED, CORNjSACKS, BEAMING TWINE, COOPER'S SHEEP DIP, , Acknowledged *to be _-m.Tfxa_x»xiarp. T."KT TTTTT. MATnTTT/P



TO WORKING MEN. MRS TIMMO, PROPRIETRESS OF THB WATERLOO BOARDING SOUSE, Tancred Street Aohburton, BEGS respectfully to inform the general pnblio, p-wcticularly the working classes, that she has reduced the rates for Board and Lodging as underr^— Board and Lodging, per week, 16s to 17b Dinners on'y, per week ... ... 4s Board only, per week 10s The cooking is done by Mr Tlmmo, ighoie reputation as a first-class chef remains ansallied, A capital table, and meals at all hours. 7 59 THE BULLI DISASTER. PERSONS not subscribing towards this urgently required Fond through any local Committee m their own locali- ties, or m any other way more desirable to themselves, can do bo by addressing their kind contributions either to the Central Committee m Sydney, the Branch Committee at Bulli (eight miles from Wolloogong), or to W. J. POULTER, Mayor of Wollongong, A. A. TURNER, Police Magistrate, Joint Treasurers, Wollongong Branch, Bulll Relief Fund. Town Hall, Wollongong, N.S.W., April 6th, 1887. TO THE LADIES OF ASHBURTON DISTRICT. MISS MORRISON ♦ {Late with Messrs Friedlander Bros and Mr H. O. Segere) and MISS HOLLOWAY (For a considerable tezm with Mosrrs Hobday and Co., of Ohristchnrch) HATE, at the request of numerous patrons, decided upon entering tato business as DRESSMAKERS, etc., and wltn this object have taken premises m TANCRED STREET, opposite Mr Chapman's, painter. All orders received will be promptly executed nnder our personal supervision, which will be a sufficient guarantee that " Fit, Finish and Fashion will be all that could ba desired. Charges specially arranged to meet the ' approval of customers. Terms— Prompt apon execntion of orders. M iTs E S MOBBISON & HOLLOWAY, DRESSMAKERS, &c, TANORED STREET, ASBBURTON, Opposite Mr Cnapman'e, Painter. 4 320 Trees Trees Trees NOTICE TO PLANTERS. THE undersigned begs to call the attention of farmers, settlers and others to his extensive stock of FRUIT AND FOREST TREES, among whlob are about 3,0C0,000 Forest Treet, Inclu- ding 200,000 Cupreasus Macrooarpa, one and two years old; 200, C00 Pinus Inßig- nls, one and two yeara^old ; 100,000 Finns Larlelo; 3C o,ooo T Sliver Birch; 0,000 Pinns Austriaca; all other kindi proportion. All kinds of Cabbage lants on sale, and a few thousands of •ry early strawberry Plants. N.B. — All orders by peat, or otherwta, hall receive my best attention. JAMES PORTER, CLIFTON NURSERY. _ AileotpD, Aibbartoq ,



Victoria Hojisea JN ConsequeDco of Requisite AlteTations to T>pm»Beß, which "will afiEoid greater fVcilitifs for condactij'g par rapidly increasing bnßinesa, it has been foand ee< ssary to Greatly Bednco our Stock within the next few weeke. I argo j»nd HberaU.lfednctiofta; are now rqade m every Department. Holders of Glassware Gift Coupons Rte requested to pTeßent the same as eaily ft convenient to enable the Oif t Distribution to be satisfactorily closed . DIMANT & COB, .. .. •] GENERAL DKAPERS, CLOraiERS, &c., East and Tancred streets, Aehburton. mH-! PREMIER COLONIAL COM ANY ■■•SANTERBUPY ERANOH. .WfßiiVEn 185 St 1000,00 FIRE AND MARINE RISKS, ALSO RISKS ON GROWING CROPS ACCEPTED AT THE LOWEST CURRENT RATE& George Jameson, AGENT, ASBBURTON I ■■fe*>7s*Pssr > 5S To Meet tlie Times, W, DAVIS, Cabinetmaker, &c. JNT ENDS to SRLL FDRNITDRE of all kinds at Prices NEVER BEFORE HEARD OF. Note the Addb.ess— : FURNITURE MANUFACTORY, EAST SjBEET SOTJTH, ASHBTTRTOKT. ,„ _ ALBERT ROBERTS ~" 18 A OABH PURCHAbER OF Wheat, Qats, and other Farm Produce. Offers STORAGE FACILITIES on AdTantageoas Terms.