Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. SATURDAY, JULY 24, 1887. RUNHOLDERS AND THE SHEARERS UNION.

On Friday last we published the resolutions passed by the Amuri Sheep Farmers' Association re the Shearers Union, We did not comment on them at the time as our attention was drawn to other matters. The action of the Association, however, is of such grave import at the present time that it must not be allowed to pass without notice. To our mind the resolutions betray a greedy grasping, tyrannical spirit. The shearers have surely as much right as any other, class to combine for the protection of their own interests .and to fix the price at which they will work or rather, under which they will refuse to work. Most trades have their own "Union," the members of which agree not to work at less than a certain rate of wages j and yet, because the shearers have done so, the Amuri sheep far men pledge them* selves not to employ any member of the Shearers' Union either m shearing or any other work. This is a tremendously heavy penalty for obeying the first law of nature — self protection, and would lead any thoughtful reader to arrive at the conclusion that the offence of being a Unionist is only made as' a pretext for carrying out some sinister design — so sinister as to need a '• buffer." What this is a subsequent resolution informs us. The third resolution passed is m effect that a deputation be appointed to ascertain the cost of bringing Kaffir shearers from South Africa, "as it is understood that good shearers are paid there six shillings per hundred." Great Coesar ! and has it come to this, that these " wool lords " have resolved to employ no more European labor —that they would deny to the European son of toil the chance of obtaining what they themselves enjoy — smiling home steads of their own, that m their haste to pile up riches they are willing to sacrifice the best interests of our popu lation, for the contamination and demoralizing effects of intermingling with an inferior race are but too well known. In concluding we cannot do better than quote the remarks of the Auckland "Evening Bell," when writing on this subject : — " Now, this showing of their hand by the Canterbury runholders has come very opportunely. Those wretched parasites on the public lands of New Zealand exist only for- themselves, and have not a public principle higher than their own greedy self-aggrandisement. They succeeded ten years ago m rob bing the people by having their runs renewed, m spite of the indignant out cries of the people of New Zealand. If they succeed m their present attempt to regain power the very first use that will be made of it-»as everyone knows —will be to renew those leases of their runs for a similar period \ and this con certed effort to crush the laboring classes of the colony by the importation of bl&ck laborers, shows the use to which they will apply their monopoly of the land. We call on every true Liberal m Auckland to make a note of this ; we ask every member of the working class, and everyone that sympathises with them m the struggles to live m these hard times, we especially call on the Trades Unions to note the indecency of this attempt to introduce black labor on the part of those who are now asking the people, by their votes, to restore |hera to power, and give them the opportunity so long abused by them during the Continuous Ministry, of playing ducks and drakes with the public moneys and the public lands. Let it be borne m mind that the Hall- Ormond party who are now trying to bamboozle electors to give them votes, are the very parly of Canterbury run holders who have resolved to give no more work to European laborers, but are arranging to bring into the colony shiploads of black Kaffirs from Africa." We heartily endorse our contemporary's remarks, and trust that the working men throughout the colony will, on polling day, bear m mind this astound ing proposal which strips the masks from off Freetraders.

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

At the R.M. Court this morning a man named William Henry Hoskings was brought up from Rakaia charged with lunacy. Dr ■Leahy, who examined the man, certified that want and privation had reduced him phjsi eally and affected him mentally. Hoskings was therefore remanded for a week to the Hospital for medical treatment. i An inquest was to have been held at Oxford yesterday on the body of a lad namsd '• John Meraton, who died on Thursday, after suffering for some months from chronic ', erysipelas. Dr Weld attended deceased since Tuesday, but deolined to give a certificate on the ground that Mrs Sharplin, an old woman who acts as nurse, and is m the habit of recom mending herbal remedies, had attended him and gave him some of these preparations. On Thuaday a lad named Thoe. Sherwood, at Yaldhurst, waß accidentally shot by his brother while rabbit shooting. The two lads got separated m the dusk, and the elder seeing what he thought was a rabbit forty yards ahead of him, fired. It proved to be his brother, who received the charge m his arm and the side of his head. He is eipooted to recover. The "ghoat" is still at large. He haa pounced out upon several people from the convenient shelter of fences and hedges m the suburb, always taking care, however, that the subjects of hie attention ware alone. Lately he has got more bold, and it is said has been m the habit of taking a quiet stroll round the town. Last night he made his appearance m several places, to (he bewilderment of belated pedestrians, but alwayß disappeared before they had recovered from their temp orary astonishment to gire ohase. The individual, whoever he may bo, is not attired m the garments generally supposed to be the orthodox costume of ghostß— possibly beoause " robes of spotless white " would make him too prominent an object and militate against his escape, should he have the misfortune to be confronted by some stalwart perion who has no fear of alleged visitants from the unseen world, He has, therefore, adopted a blaok costume, and with the aid of springs or some suoh oontrivanoe is able to leap over fenoes and other barriers m an amazing manner. It is difficult to see what hie object is. Sj As far as we are aware people have not been missing things from their clothes lines or backyards; and if he " walks " jus for the " fun " of ecarriDg women and children, possibly he will come to the con. elusion, should he be caught, that the pro. ooeding was a most digaatrous^ne'tolhimself. With a candour and impartiality quite refreshing m theae degenerate days, the " Otago Daily Times " gives its readers somfc idea of the state of business matters m New South Wales. This our contemporary does thusly—" The number of failures reported to the New South Wales Protective Institute for Junß was 110, with liabilities amounting to £94,662, making for the half-year just ended 774 failures, with liabilities £1,806,185, ' as agaitast 707 failures, with liabilities £923,154 for the last half of 1886, or a total for the twelve months of 1481 failures, and liabilities £2,229,339. The failures for the month show a very satisfactory deoreaie compared with the four previous month*, but it is anticipated that July will Bhow unfavorably, meetings of creditors having already been held m two or three important estates. Of the 110 failures m June, 43 were m Sydney and the suburbs, I and 67 m the country districts." This black list is a heavy one, no. doubt, but the surprise of intelligent readers will cease when tbey call to mind that Naw South Wales is a Free trade Colony. Pour men were poisoned at Strathkellar Station, Hamilton, Victoria, by taking tea from tbe water of a boiler which had con* tamed arsenic. Two of them died. The unemployed agitation is recommencing m Melbourne. Lately 400 men interviewed the Minister of Public Works with a view to obtaining work. The New Ssuth Wales Assembly passed a resolution to grant, free railway passes m perpetuity to ex-members who had sat m three Parliaments. According to the " Ellesmere Guardian " a peculiar tree has been found during the rail way survey on the ranges near the Beefton Saddle. The inner wood yields a blaok Bolution when treated with water, While the outer bark gives a brilliant red, Specimens of both havo been forwarded to Ghristohurch for analysis. It is very probable that the wood may turn out a valuable dye producer. Tbe Irish Crimea Bill has at length become law, Her Majesty having given her consent to tbe measure earning into operation. Referring to the late collision of ironolada off Portsmouth, the " Daily Times " supplier the following information :— The Devasta tion is one of the firsUlafls ironolada of the British navy, having armour of 12in to 14in m thiokness, carrying four 85-ton guno, with a displacement of 9387 tons, with engines 6652 indicated horse-power. She is a m.astless ship. The Ajax, which appears to have sustained the least damage, is of the second, olass, ana was only completed m 1882. She has armour lOin to 12in m thiokness, carriea four 25-ton guns, with a tonnage displacement of 8492 tone, het engines indicating 6000. horse power. She is constructed for ooean warfare, and is of &c same olass as the Independenzia, built to the order of the Emperor of Brazil, and purchased by the British Government for £640.850. SANDER AND SONS EUCALYPTI EX. TRACT;— Cure Skin Diseases. 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This was effected by the external übo of less than twojiwo-ounce bottles. You are welcome to make any use you please of this letter, and I subscribe myself.— Yours, etc., Signed John H. Kerr, Manager Union Bank of Aastralia, Limited (Advt.)

SAD FATALITY

Invbroargim,, July 22. A shocking fatality occarred lt&t uight between Riveradale and Waltnea House. A number of servants In the house were returning In a trap from a party, when the horss bolted. One of the women, named MoKane, who was cook at Walmes, got entangled with the wheel, and was dragged along the road. The accident happened a elsven o'clook, bat the trap was not found till this morning, whui Miss MoKane was found dead and fear fully mutilated, her feet and dresa being fast to che wheel. Another female, named Campbell, was badly hart. The dtiver Is said to have been the gardener afe WftlOKft.

TELEGRAPHIC NEWS.

BRITISH AND FUKBIGN. I

[EEOT«B'S TBIEGRAMS— 00P7BIGBX. ]

IRISH LAND BILL.

London, Jnly ; 22. In the House of Commons last night, Mr Balfour, Chief Secretary for Ireland, announced that Government has decided to amend the Irish Land Bill by admitting the revision for judicial rents, and .dropping- "the bank-. rup(cy clause. Mr Parnell expressed satisfaction with the changes, as the bill would thereby contribute largely to alleviate the troubles m Ireland.

THE CRETAN DIFFICULTY.

Constantinople, Jaly 22 Advices to hand from Crete state that Mahomed Pasha, the Turkish Special Commissioner for the Settle ment of the Cretan difficulty, has issued a proclamation granting the demands of the inhabitants.

COLONIAL ITEMS.

Paris, July 22. Sir Graham Berry returned to-day to London. Mr Forman, of the British Post Office, proceeded to Rome, and the negotiations relative to the carriage of the Australian mails ace now entirely m the hands of the Imperial Post Office, which has submitted to Francea definite offer involving a large reduction of the transit rate and liberty on the part of England tp divide the mails. The latter condition is made a sine qua non. Mr Forman will make a similar offer to the Italian Post Office, whose accept ance will probably depend on the action of France. Sir G. Berry and Sir S. Samuel are understood to be satisfied with the result of their miasioD. ■

AUSTRALIAN.

[renter's telegrams— copybiqht.-]

MR ALISON SMITH.

Melbourne, Only 22. The difficulty which has been exist ing for some time between Mr Alison Smith, Acting Locomotive Superin tendent, and the Engine Driver's As sociation, has been amicably settled.

THE VICTORIAN UNEMPLOYED

The unemployed agitation recently, commenced, here has completely col lapsed, i7«rk having been found for the men.

LOSS OF A SCHOONER.

B?dnbt, July 23. The schooner Reliance has foundered m the Tweed River. All on board were saved.

ALLEGED DISCOVERY OF RUBIES.

Adelaide, July 22. A quantity of valuable rubies have been brought to Adelaide. It is alleged that they were found on the northeast border, 900 miles from Adelaide,

STANLEY'S DEATH DIS CREDITED.

The Emm Pasha Relief Commit tee discredit the reported death of Mr Stanley.

THE MARKETS

- — . — . » , — . - . • (Reuier Telegrams— Coptbigitt) Londow, Joly 21. Consols have advanced by /sth. to ioif^ths. New Zealand Four Per cent. Inscribed stock remains at 99. The Bank of England weekly returns show the total reserve m notes and , bullion to be an increase of The proportion of re -1 serve to liabilities remains at 41 per cent. There are no changes to report m breadstuffs or tallow. : Sydney, July 22 New Zealand wheat is quoted at 33 3d to 3s 66 ; New Zealand oats at 2s to 2s ad ; maize at 3s 4d.

TRAGEDY ON BOARD THE ALAMEDA

Auckland, July 22. Aa the Alameda was leaving San Fran cisco, » woman come on board and shot a steerage passenger, named Bishop, who had been In the colonies before. He walked off the ship, but fell on the quay; Ho was taken to the Receiving Hospital, where tbe bullet was extracted from his back. Ib was not known whether the case would result fatally. The woman was not his wife.

INTERPROVINCIAL NEWS.

-♦- Auckland, July 22. A telegram from Makbtu states that TeKootl and bis followers, to the number of 200 have arrived there, and trouble is feared. Wellington, July 22, Sir .Robert Stoat left for Auckland m the Mataroa thla evening, and he will probably address a political meeting there. Sand taken from Mr J. B. Smith's property a* Waitoa, Auckland, and forwarded to the Geological Depart ment last Monday, has beon analysed by Mr Bk«y and found to contain a good perosntago of gold. The resnlt of the test has been forwarded to Mr Smith, who la now la Ohrietohurch endeavouring to form a company to work the deposits. The freezing hulk Jubilee, whioh went ashore at Petone on Wednesday mowing, was thlß evening floated off without bus* taining any damage whatever. Greymouth, July 22. * The Midland Railway Company are about to establish a Sick and Accident Fend, to which their employes are to contribute one penny per day. ""' Bphbdik, July 22. Mi Soobie McKer.zfe has decided to dtoline the Invitation of the Ohrlntf huroh Political Reform Awooiatlon to deliver an address

THE WEATHER.

I The following is the meteorological report ;at Alford Station for the week ending I July 22nd, 1887:—

S" Roooh on Corns." — - Ask for Well' **Bough on Corns." Quick relief, oomplete, permanent cure. Corns, warts* bunions, j. At chemists and druggieta. 8 \ "Bough on Itch." — 4< Kough on Itoh' urea skin humors, eruptions, ringworm/ otter, Bait rheum, frosted feet, chilblains, f ivy poison, basbw jtob. 9

MAGISTERIAL.

ASHBUBTON— FRIDAY.

[ (Before Ris Worship the Mayor, and Mr D. Williamson, J.P.)

CIVIL OASEB. W. J. Hayes and Go. v. G, Kidd— Claim £1 18a Bd, balance alleged to be due on a grocery account -Mr J. "W. White appeared for the plaintiffs, and Mr B. G. Crisp for the defen 'ant.—At tea minutes to four o'clock ilia . Jaatloea retired to consider their decision. Ou returning iatp Cbart^ at 4;15, : th© Mayor was about to deli7or jadgmpot, when Mr White eaid that if against his client be would ask for a nonsuit. After oonsulta tiou, th» Miyor siid the Bench liad . intended giving judgment for the defen dant, but sooner thaii injure the .oharaoteiL of either party they would grant the hon- :i aoit applied for by Me White. At the \ Bama lime they regretted that such a oase should have bean brought before them. —Sir Omp appliod for costa.—^The Benoh^ allowed Court costs, and 10 5 6d for half a-day to Mr H. Friedlauder. Messrs Shary, McOwen, and others did not claim. J. fleseltine v. A: Jackson.— Ol»lai £1 12s 61, for goodi i sold to defendant's son,~Mc Crisp, for the defendant, ob jected to certain items m the claim, but admitted others. Plaintiff aod — Stewart gave evidence m support of the claim, and Adam Jackson and hla son foe the defence. The defendant said his soa was employed by him at £3 per week, and was supposed to find his own saddle, etc —Judgment was given for the plaintiff for the amount claimed. The Oonrfc rdee at 5.16 p.m. ;

ARRIVAL OF THE SaFfRANGISCO MAIL

(Per 8.M.15. Alameda afc Anokland.)

GENERAL SUMMARY OF NEWS.

(Dated from Europe to Jane 30.) Mr Justin M'Oarthy writes from London on June 27; that tb,ere is not the slightest truth m the reports. abont Mr Patnell retiring from political life Tumple, racing against time m England on Jane 27, beat the bioyole record for the quarter of a mile, making It In 37. ISthaeo. , . A despatoh from; London on Jane 27 announces the discovery of Ovld'a tomb near Koeterdamlr. . , The new ateol yocht .Thistle, built on the Clyde to contest for ' the American Onp, is doing some surprising Balling In English waters, beating the fastest oraft brought agaln&t her, particularly the Irex, _ '; > .- \ ; ;;V •• V^ Despatched of June 15 cay the -Britlnh Government is considering an offer by which a subsidy of £60,000 yearly will aeoure three lines of first-class steamers on the Trans-Canadian route to the East— one line to connect Liverpool and Halifax, and the other two conneot the Pacific— terminus of the Canadian and Pacific r*il way with Australia and the East, The Scotch steel yacht Thistle won * fifty mile raoe with the Irex, fzom Bother say, on J one 25, covering the coarse In 4h6min 45i00. The time of the Irex was 4a IBmin IBseo. The Dj wager Lady Meax, while travel ling from London to Paris on June 26, was robbed by a confidence man whom she met tn route of jewels valued at £65,000. The yacht Gonesta won the Inter national Jubilee Kaoß round the British coast, arriving at* Dover at 515 on th« morning of June 27. The time over tha racecourse was 15days 16h 55ailn A despatch to tho "New York World " from London, on Jane 25, says that Queen Kalpiolanl, of Hawaii, Prince JbLoTV^raj67lsF"JapTn, and all the Indian Princes, are soon to bo , entertained exclu sively at Windsor, The color line hat been sharply dra ten. It has been known for some time that Queen Kapioliui wu a veritable bete noire to European orown«d heads assembled at the Jubilee eelebra* tlons. An explosion occurred m ■ Roberts^ Slsde, and Oo.'s chemical works, Man chester, on Jane 22, which destroyed the building. The windows for miles around were smashed by the concussion, and many houses near the factory were demolished. A fire ensued and spread to the adjoining bulldingß. The oause wai tbe bursting of a retort, and many work men were soalded by the acid. Great damage waß done to the Ponoray Palace. One fireman end a girl were killed. The Rcthsohilds and the. Barings will issue £4,000,000 preferred shares of the Manchester Canal Company, providing that Parliament passes the Bill authorising the issue. I Lord Lonsdale's property was sold by auction on Jane 23. His; personality realised high prices, the pictures particu larly. This is the nobleman who aocom pained the aotress, Violet Cameron, to America lately. Mias Agatha Ramsay, of Glrton College, beat all the male students m classics »i Cambridge at the recent examination, being the only one of either sex to pass m the first divison. ' She is only twenty . years of age. The male contestants fairly oheered the name when the Hat wes an nounced. Five Btoamers of the Lake Monarch line (between London and New York) wera offered at auction at the first-named placa on Jane 9, and drew only a bid of £112,000 for the lot. They were withdrawn. A London special of June 9 says (bat Lsrd Lansdowne will be made a Duke m connection . with the distribution of Jubilee honors. Tbe Earl of Winohelaea and Notting ham died on June 9, aged 72 years.

IRISH MATTERS.

On the night of Jane 21, m Cork, a mob attacked the cfßoe of the Constitu* tion, a Conservative paper, fl nd smashed m all the windows of the building. The police charged the rioters and dispersed them, after some heavy fighting. Fifty persons are repotted to be injured. On the same day, Jubilee bands were attacked at Oarriok Hill, m Belfast, by a party of Catholics. The Orangemen of the diatrlot took «ide with the bandsmen, and the fight was only quelled by strong exertions on the part of the police. Several police' men were badiy hurt. In consequence of the Mayor of Cork hoisting the black flag on the oooislon of the Queen's JubUee qeiebration, end b-«. oanse of bis having shown favor to the Nationalists, Mr Plunkett, Divisional Magistrate, han superseded him and ordered that only the resident paid Magistrate shall try prisoners. The annual meeting of Catholic arch ; bishops and bishops was held at Msynootb College on June 23. A resolution was passed denouncing the Coercion measora before Parliament. Mr Frank Hugh O'Donnell, ex-IVI.P. for Dnngaroon, and ex-V.P. of the Home Bnle Confederation, has sued the London " Times" for libel m the " ParnelUim and Crime " articles. The aotlon is taken by the rf quest of Mr Parnell, Mr William Murphy, ft Nationalist member of Parliament;, has commenced proceedings against Captain Blankburn, of H.M,B. Shannon, for aefciog his yacht m Bantry Bay recently, because sho fljir a green flag on Jubilee Day. Damages are, laid at £1000. Prince Albert Vlctorjof Waleß reviewed the tijoops m Pbosaix Park, Dublin, on Jun* 28th. The reoepUon given to the Prince by the populace was mixed, cheers and hisie? being mingled. The Pope was induced to aend a Papal Mission to Ireland at tbe inßtacco of the English bjahops, clergymen, and laymen, SB the reporta of Irish bishops on the

THE ASHBPBTOJN GUABJPIAN, SATURDAY, JULY 23, 1887



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Wanted. "TTTANTED Known— Final Clearing YV Sale of the balance of out Win- ter Drapery. This b^ng our Clearing out Sala, Goods will be Cheap for Cash only ■— H. O. Seoers, Melford Hooso WANTED Known — DreKsmaklng, superior style and S t -at reduced price during sale. Orr and WANTED known that HAVES & CO. have Large Stocks on hand. For further particulars see new advertisement m this ieoue. \1/ ANTED Kmowu— Just opouod, 9 VV Ladieß* Dolmas, to be sold Cheap. Come and get the Piok of »ho Bargains at our Caeh Sale.— -H. C. Seoers, Melfoid House. TTT ANTED to dear ont— Boys' Tweed W Suits, from 6b 61. Menu' Suits, from 21a. At Dissolution Sale, Obb and Aloorn'B, WANTED Known -Ashburton Wool Sfarn, reduced to 2a 3d the Bundle all Colors .-—Orr As Alcorn'b, Dissolution Sale^ WANTED Known—Our Great Sa'e is now oj, oomo and jadpo for 'yourselves. —H. O. UasßS, Aielford House. _^ pEMEMBER that if you want Fancy JAr Goods, Stationery, Toys, &c , pay a visit to U. M. Jones, corner of Euet und Burnett streets, where you will get good value for your money, WANTED CASH —Moir's Oatmeal, 251b8,2s 9d ; Ling Fisb, 5d ; Dried Apples 4d ; 21. b Tins Best Honey, lOd ; Vestas, 5d per doz.; Sperm Candles, 5d ; Tin Fruits, Is ; Cutting do. Is 6d. — James McGregor, Tancrod Street, opposite Arcade. WANTED KNOWN — Oleographs, ' Scenery, and Catholio Fubjecte, Catholio Cards, good variety m Boraps, Novelties ia Penwipers, Crewel Wools and Silks, Knitting Cotton, Colored Crotchet Cotton, Transfers, Tinsel Ba'ls, &c, &c, at Mrs M and ire's Fancy Repository Saundars' Buildings.



potatoes ! Potatoes potatoes!!! 3s 6d PER SACK. i Delivered m any part of Town. WHY Starve yoar OOWS when Ferrlman will deliver yon U Sacks Carrots, 1 ton for 255, or 1 ton Mangolds 22s 6d. It's cheap. Feed for Hones and a good change. THE PERFECTED SELF- ADJUSTING EUBEKA WEINGEE. THE simplest, best, and cheapest Clothes Wringer m the World. Belf-Adjusting Steel Elliptic Springs. No Thumb Screws or Cogs required. Compact Galvanised Iron Frames. Best White Bubber nollers; FORD'S PATENT Scour & Lnng-Wonn fflixtou FOE SHEEP. A PERFECT CURE FOR SCOUR & LUNG WORM (which results from gcour.) ONE Drenching as per Directions, will be fonnd perfectly effectual, and, instead of Injuring the Sheep m any way, it will give both Stomach and Bowels a healthy tone, and increase tbe appetite wonderfully, so that tbe Bheep recover and thrive right away. On Hay 3rd, 1887, Mn JOHN STCBRIEIt, of Baling writes i — Sir,— l hereby beg to certify that yon drenched 82 of my Hoggets with yonr Patent Mixture for Scour and Lung-Worm, on the 16th April. They wore m a weak state, and hadbagun to die. After yon drenched them not one died, and on the third d»y the Scour was stopped, and they are now doing well. To Mr JOSEPH FOBD, Baling, and m ethers. PBIOE PER GALLON : 17s Ad m I Gallon Tins | 17s m 2 Gallon Tins One Gallon is sufficient for 160 sheep, F, FEBBIHAN, Ashburton. ~~ STILL TBITJMPHANt" THE following Medicines have been for many years highly approved of by the Public, and a Gold Medal awarded for them at the Obristchurch Exhibition, viz. : FOE HOUSES: Colic or Gripe Drink Blister Ointment Embrocation Grease Ointment Condition Powders Hoof Oil Worm Powder?. FOR DOGS: Distemper Powders Mange Ointment. FOB HUMAN USE: BHEUMATIO BALSAM and Cough Syrup. Every Article that bears my rs.s.) Trade-! J-Mark, 1V.P.1 i Albo my Name, j ISQUBARIIII. ! Beware of Spurious Imitations, ■ j CAUTION. .Whereas S. BLESINGKB, the oldest and most renowned Veteiiuary Practitioner m the Australian Colonies— who has Introduced bis j unfailing remedies and educated the Public to | treat their own Horses, Cattle or Dogs by ' offering bis medicines at a very low price (for j tbe different diseases, see circulars)— has, after obtaining a good sale for t hem, now to caution the Pub:io agaiust bpurious Imitations of his Bemed'ea. ..- The genuine articles can be obtained from F. FBBBIMAN; Queen's Stables, Great King Street, Dunedin, To Mr I? liming im, v.a.— Dear Sir,—l think it a pleasnre, combined with a dnty, to inform you that I have used your vaiioua Horse Medicines for several years, during which time I have always found them to bo as good as, and evon better, than lon described them. One doee of your Colio >rink always cured ray horses m ltss than two hours. Your Hoof Oils have acted won* derfully well on my h^raes' feet, having kept them eound and. free from lameness for the last fonr years. I would not be without these Oils m my atablts on any account. Your km- brocation, Blister Ointment, and Condition and Worm Powders are superior to any of the many kin4B I have need } indeed, I may men- tion that through using your preparations 1 have not required the services of a Veterinary Surgeon m my stables for six years. C have much pleasure m recommending your Horse Medicines to every hoißO pro- prietor. My wife, who suffered much with Bhen* matfem, hns also need yoar Bhenmatio Balaam 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.) fEW ZEALAND CLOTHING FACTOR? rHB NEW GOODS FOR THE WINTER SEASON ARE NOW OPENED OUT The k is THB LARGEST & BEST SELECTED IN THE TOWN, And the variety of Style and Patterns m Men's, Yonthe 1 , and Boys' Clothing loaves nothing to he desired, rhousands of Men's and Boys Baits, newest styles. Trousers and Trousers and Vests manufactured -of New Zealand Tweeds. Every garmen warranted shrunk Overcoats, Waterproof Coats and Leggings iii great variety Hats, comprising every new styjn worn QhiUron's Jersey Suits, Chitdr-t^ Men- of-War Suits Gentlemen's Hosiery, Scarveb; Oxford Jegatta and White Shirts Bugs, Portmanteaus, and Travelli ,> Sag* The celebrated WERTHEIM Si^lNti MACHINE. Time Payments. N,£ OLOIBING FAGl'OTir, Eaot Stbmt A. Harrison. Alfred Harrison, AUCTIONEER, STOCK AND ESTATF AGBNT AND VALUATOR. SATURDAY SALE at 12 o'olook nbarp  —Horses, Cattle, Pigs, Produce •nd Merchandise. FOR SALE— Fanning Implements, and Vehicles of all kinds constantly m Yards on view for Bale. Clearing Sales held m Town or Country as required, and most liberal terms arranged with both Buyers and Sellers. Rents collected, and the business of aimenteoß managed with oaro. Valuation made of Properties or Mer- chandise on easy terms, Advances made instantly on Goods delivered at the Stores for Sule. Agtnt for tbe Norwloh Union Fire In* ■ursnoe Company. Agent for th« MUTUAL LIFE ASSOCIATION OF AUSTRALASIA ax^ebd'hlrbison,



FEERIMAIsr'S MARVELLOUS STEAM JASHER. STILL TKIUMPHAOT. "TTTHAT ThF~DEAN SAYS:- --i Copy of Teetimonial.) 1 The Deanery, Chriatchnrch, May 3rd, 1887. I have ranch pleasure m stating tba>. one of Messrs Barrell and Co.'a Patent Washing Machine's has been m use m my honse for two tronths and a half, and glvee entire Batiafac- tion. UEHY? JACOBS, . Dean of Ohmtcharch. THE DOCTOR JJNDOR9ES. In reply tcryonr card, wo find the Washer » raOPt nsefnl and labor-saving machine- There ia nothing equal to it m the washing line. It is all yon claim for it, and our women folka would not t>B without it. Even a delicate female cm €o a large washing m half a day. I ; caunot epeak tco highly^ iv mQRE^ THE FARMER SUPPORTS. To Mr.Ferriman, Aehburton. Dear Eir,— ln reply to yonr rcqaeet re Messrs Barrell and Co/s Steam Patent Wash- ing Machines my wife requests me to state that tbe machine we got from you is a perfect ucccbs. The work that usually takes from light to nine hours to accomplish is now done m two hours and a half. The work is done jvell. with very little labor. — Yours respect* v Uv\ B.S. CHA.PMAN, Aauburton. THE SCHOOLMA3TER TEACHES. Seafield, Jane let, IBB7i Mr P. Ferriman, Ashbmton. Sir, — I have much pleasure m stating that Barrell's Steam Family Washing Machine haa given us complete satisfaction. The machine is especially useful to those who conldnot otherwise do the washing themselves ; it saves wjch labor and expense.—l remain, 4c, j W. H. HERBERT. ! THE MECHANIC SEES. ABhbmton, June 4tb, 1887. . MrFemman, Dear Sir, — I was for a long time a sceptic an reeards the capabilities of your Washing Machines. I am now thoroughly convinced that they do -what you claim for th~m. The construction o f the machine as regards com- pactness and convenience is all that can be desired.-— ionis faithfully, JAMES KBIR. THE LAUHDRBBS GROWS WEALTH? WITH, Asbbnrton, March 29th, 1887. Mr Ferriman, The Washer I got from you leaves my clothes a beautiful white color, ia fact they are much whiter than I could (tat th«m by hand, and takes the dirt from them thoroughly. Mrs KBVILL. Ana each member of the hnman family that can possess one join and send op one universal shout ct praise, O praUe Ferriman's Marvellous Washer. Listen, listen, can't you hear tbe evening chorus from the nndenignod ">heing how their work is done. lead the following liet of names:— Mrs Herbort, Seafield Mr M. Bruce, Seafield Mr Collison, Seafield Mr D. RoßßjLanrißton Mr G T. Harriott, Ashburton Mr T. Claridpe, Ashbnrton Mr W. Charlton, Ashbnrton Mr Bradbary, Ashbnrton Mr H; Hudson, Elgin Mr J.Lloyd, No wlands Mr E. Thomas, Wakanui Mr A. Frisby, Ashburton Forks Mr i. Obapman. Willowby Mr G Grce, Willowby Mr J. Williams, Willowby Mr J. Hearn, Ealing Mr A. McXecd, Tinwald Mr W. Andexeon, Flemington Mr C. C. Fooks, Alford Forest Roots Mr Peter Lownie, Wakanui Mr William Browne, Wakannl Mr_ J. Johnstons, Trevorton Mr Chares Ward, Ashbnrton Mr William Baylies, Asbborton Mr Charkß Fowke, Aehburton Mr Andrew Dawson, Waterton Mr John Pmall, Wheatstone Mr J, H. Carlton, Mpnnt Somert Mr J. Tucker, Ashbnrton Mr T, U. Jones, Ashbcrton Mr Beycraf t, Raknia Mr Button, Metbven tftrMaginnis, Methven - tfr L if^Andrewes, Ashb^ricn Mr STLowo. WOlowby Mr J. W. Bilcock: Ashbnrtoo Mr J. Cannicg, Ashbnrton Mr J. Kingsbury, Cherteey Mr MoAnnally, Kyle Mr J. Primmer, Kakaia Mr J. Whcaler, Willowby Mr J. OBborne, Willowby Mr J. Dnnn, Flemington Mrs Mevill, Ashburton Mr J. Doyle, Baapnna Mr A. Gibson, Temuka Mr J. Crowe, Temnka ' Mi J. Mcßae, Central Hotel Mr B. Baker, Aahburton Mrs Hellens, Asbburton Mr J. Harris, Ashbnrton Mr P. Fawcett, Afihbnr o Mr P. W»'3oa A6hv.u> to ' Mr John Boat;, Brookeide Mr Osborne, Tai Tapu Mis Allen, Dunsandel Rev Mr Philips, Burnham Mr Roundtree, dpreydon Mr George Baker, Greenpark , Mr Simpsoo, Kaiacoi i Mr Matthew Burnett, Tai Topu i Mr C. J. Iczer, Cbriatchurch Mr Farm, Dnnedin Mr Bam lan, Newcastle, New South'Waleo Mr J Eeir, Aehburton ' Mr Wills, Bprtngston Mr Baker, Bydenham Mrs Durham, Lyttelton I Mr Marquet, Woolston Mr A, Lawrence, St. Albai.6 M* Arthur Patnell, Qitborno Mr G. Brown, Carl tchurch Mrs W. Pilliett, Christchurch Mr Alpe, 6t. Albnna MxHa]lett,Avonvffle Mr O'Oonor. M.H.B , Westport Mr Patrick, Christchuroh I Mr H. Bennett, Littlo Akaloa Mr Turner, Rakaia Mr Monßon. Chtibtchurch / Mr Barley, Opawa Mr McLaren. Bankßlde Mr Orr, Woolston Mr WitteejTai Tapn Mr finrke, Halswell Mr BenniDgton, Or rie tchurch Mr Dyer, Otira Gorg6 Mr Robert Cooper, St. Alban Mrs Pope, Lyttelton Mr Hartneil, Rakaia Mr Hibbs, Methven Mrs Hales, Christchurch Mr Bcdden, Ghristchnrcb Mr Collins, Avonside Mr Martan, Rangiora Mrs Wilmott, Ferry Read Mr Parsons, Kaikoura Mr R. Patton, Methven Mr Granger, Cairnbrae Mr Gardar, Methven Mr Frampton, Willowby Mr McMillan, Methvea Mr E. Thomas Methven Mr Rudd,Bydennam Messrs Wilkins and Field, Nelson Mr T.E. Mcßae, Alford Forest ' Mr Eohberff, Melbourne Mr Spelrs, Inveroargill 1 Mrs Jieiwortb, Christchurch Mr Mackintosh, Bingsland Mr Pannett, Lincoln Mr Clark, Bakaia | And 900 other*, sole:agent ASHBURT|O.N For Sale. 2 a ANGLO-AMERICAN. DRILLS "I SECOND-HAKD Ditto, Bold and Gray, large size. F. E ERE I M AN, TONIC POOD^ "" FOB HORSES, CATTLE AND QHEBP. COMPOSED of 20 ingredients, comprising the moat nutritioufl.artioles of diet, com* bioed with harmless tonics and alteratives m proper proportions. Recommended for main- taining animals m good health and condition, and also for restoring thoso to heiilth that h«ve got into an unthrifty state.jKun any cause. Invaluable for Stallions, Racehoreeß, Hunters, and aIV ascriptions of Horues from which greatexortion# are required. - Allowance for poxece, Half.pint D lily. Can be obtained only from .i i\ FJBR&IM4N, Aibbarfcoo.



AND CABINET MAKEBS, UPHOLSTEREBS, AND < GEKERAL FDBNITURE MAKERS. HAVE taken those Central and Con- yenient Premises m Tancred Street, opposite Union Bank (late Jno. Meecb^), and will carry on the above buoinessos m \\\ Branches. Furniture Re-covered, Polished, and re- paired promptly, and at very reasonable terms. VENETIAN BLINDS HADE 70S ORDER. 5 34 TRY KIEKPATRICFS . NEW SEASON'S JAM. SPECIAL NOTICE. T7"IBKPATBICK'B NEW SEASON'S XV. JAM is made from NELSON GROWN FRUIT, and boiled within a few hours after the fruit has been gathered. It thus retains most of the ! natural flavor of the fresh fruit. KIRKPATRIOK'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 Bold at any price, but ASK for KIRKPATBIOK'S SEfW SEASON JAM, and see that you get it. TBK BEST IS ALWAYS THE CHEAPEST. Eirkpatrlok'a New Season ami the best.] CAUTION None is genuine unions our name is etaroped on each tin, and haa our i«£ : jßtered Tra#* Mark /'Lord Nelson' •9 he label. Mr j S Kirkpatrick&Co. MANUFACTUBEKS, ELBON NLZ.



TO WORKING MEN, MRS fIMMO, PaOPRIBTREBS OF XHB WATERLOO BOARDINGSOUSE, Tancred Street, Ashburton, BEGS respectfully to inform the general public, particularly the working classes, that she has reduced tbs rates for Board and Lodging as undei:— Board »nd Lodging, pet week, 16s to 17i Dinner* only, per week 4s Board only, per week ... ... Vdi Th» cooking Is done by Mr Tlmmo, srhose repuUtion as a first-class c/ie/ remains ansollled. A capital table, and meals at all hours. " w THE BULLI DISASTER. PERSONS not subscribing towards this urgently required Fond through any local Committee m their own locali- ties, or In any otber way more desirable to themselves, can do so by addressing their kind contributions either to the Central Committee m Sydney, the Branoh Committee at Bulll (eight miles from Wollongong), or to W. J. POULTfiR, Mayor of Wollongong, • A. A. TURNER, Police Magistrate, £ Joint Treasurirs, Wollongong Branoh, Bufli Relief Fund, Town Hall, Wollongong, N.8.W., April 6th, 1887. Trees : Trees Trees NOTICE TO PLANTERS. fTjEE undersigned begs to call tbe J5 attention of farmers, settlers and others to his extensive stock of FRUIT AND FOREST TREES, •mong which are about 3,0C0,C00 Forest Trees, Inclu- ding 200,000 Cupressus Macrocarpa, one and two years old; 200,000 Pinos Inelg- cls, one and two years old ; 100,000 Pines Larlcio; 3(0,000 Silver Birch; 0,000 Plnus Austriaca; all otber kinds proportion. Ail kinds of Cabbage lants on ssle, and a few thousands of cry early Strawberry Plants. N.B. — All orders by post, or othervbe, hall receive my best attention. JAMES PORTER, CLIFTON NURSKRY, Allen ton, H^rton TO THE LADIES OF ASBBURTON DISTRICT. MISS MORRISON (Late with Messrs Friedlander Bros and Mr H. O. Segers) and MISS HOLLOWAY (For a considerable term with Mestrs Hobday and Co., of Chrlstohurch) HAVE, at the request of numerous patrons, decided upon entering Into .business as DRESSMAKERS, et«., and wltn this objeot have taken premises In TANCRED STREET, opposite Mr Chapman's, painter* AH orders received will be promptly i executed under oar personal supervision, j which/will be a sufficient guarantee tbit Fit, Finish and Fashion will be all that eoold be desired. Charges specially arranged to meet the Approval of customers. uVrmi — Prompt upon execution of orders. MISSES MORRISON & HOLLOWAY, DRESSMAKERS, &c, TANOBED STREKT, ASBBURTON, Opposite Mr Cbapgaaa'r, Painter. Y"7f 4 320,



Victoria House. i - . i IN CbCEeqneoce of Bequia r te Alterations to Premises, which will afford greater facilitu s for conducting oar rapidly increasing business, it has been found eccßeary to Greatly JBednce our Stock within ihe next few weeks. 1 argo and liberal Redactions are now made m every Department. Boldersof Glasswate Gift Coupons are requested to present the same as e&rly a convenient to enable the (lift Distribution to be satisfactorily closed. a DIM ANT & COE, GENIBAL DIIAPERS, OLOTHIBRS, &&of. f East and Tancred streets, Ashburton. •TiflE PREMIER* OLONIAL OOMAfIY SANTERBUPY BRANCH. ' %^: ■■■■■<.•%■■ ; 'f^^g>f^^- •■ . ~ / • f- or Sh'/rp.?v-i{.rF*-s FIRE- AND MARINE RISKS, ALSO RISKS ON GROWING CROPS A.CCEPTED AT THE LOWEST CURRENT RATEa George Jameson, AGBNT, AS^BURTON -■■" >' .. ? i> ' ■ •" ** ' ' ■" > To Meet the Times, W. DAVIS, Cabinetmaker, &c. f KTENDS to SELL FURNITURE of all kinds at Prices NEVEK BE FOBS I BEARD OF. Note the Address— FU/RNITURE MANUFACTORY, EAST STREET SOUTH, ASHBTTRTQy. .„■■ • ALBEET KOBEKTS ~~^ 18 A CASH PURCHAbEB OF Wheat, Oats, and other Farm Produce* Offers STORAGE onlAdwntageons Terms. Has for Sale,— GOLDEN TABES, CAPE BARLEY, PLOUGH SHARES (all; elzea). f&ED VHFAT, OAIS, BABLI.Y, CICVEBP, COCKSFOOT, liYI GB BAPE^SEED, COBN^SACKS, SEAMING TWINE. COOPER'S SHEEP DIP, Acknowledged Jtcrbe ~^ '^ " t ~~ TBE BEST IN THE MARKET.