STARVING SETTLERS.

A STRANGE REPORT. Auckland, March 23. Mr Hobbs, M.H.R., telegraphs to tho Auckland papers that the special settlers at Herekino are dissatisfied with the Government not fulfilling their promises. Some are m want of food, and have not tasted meat for a week, and many will certainly starve if immediate relief be noc forthcoming, Mr Hobbs vouches for the truth of the statements, and says the position cannot be exaggerated^.

SPORTING.

. The following table will show the number of entries received for tho last two and the forthcoming Autumn Meeting of the Ashburton Racing Club :— 1885. 1886. 1887. Ha&dioap Hurdle Race ..11 15 District Welter Handicap.. 7 18 16 Autumn Handioap. . ..15 14 16 FoalStakeß.. .. .. — 6 5 Flying Handioap .. ..18 12 18 County Hurdle Raoe ..7 11 9 Grand Stand Handioap . . 15 16 19 Harvest Hftadioap.. .. 6 13 17 Open Welter Handioap ..10 16 — Dwtrict Trot .. .. — — 20 Open Trot .. .. .. — — 20 U 121 140

AUCKLAND RACING CLUB'S AUTUMN MEETING.

i Auckland, March 22, The following A. R.O. Autumn Meeting weights were declared : — EASTER HANDICAP. at lb st Ib Pfsha ... 9 4 Waipiti ... 7 6 Waitiri ... 9 1 British Lion... 7 4 Silence ... 8 13 Rivulet ... 7 4 Bpude Gvinea 8 12 Friendship ... 7 4 Tigredia ... 811 Victoria ... 612 Pearl... ... 8 9 Pretender ... 6 9 Turquoise ... 8 6 Maoriland ... 6 7 Tetford ... 8 4 Tennyson ... 6 0 tWinger ... 710 Torori ... 6 0 Cinderella ... 7 9 Gannon ... 5 7 LadyJNorah... 7 8 BTBEPLEOHASE. st lb st lb Guy Fawkes 11 9 Fa* Play ... 9 10 Peter Osbeck 11 7 Qnilp 9 7 Falcon ... 11 0 Blue Bell ... 9 7 Silver ... 10 7 Wat Tyler ... 9 7 Owhako ... 10 7 Tip 9 7 Tyro ... 10 3 Rowdy ... 9 7 Omato ... 10 3 Darkio ... 9 7 New Year... 9 12 Coral 9 7 Volcano ... 9 12

NELSON RACES.

Richmond, Maroh 23. There I* grand waither, and a very large attendance. GfANDICiP HURDLBS Mr Mason's Peter Oobeck ... . 1 Mr Shearsby'fl Orient 2 Mr Hosking's Freebooter 3 Five others ran. A magnifioent rase won by half a head. Dividend £3 6a.

DUNEDIN RACES.

Forbdet Bacecourse, March 23. There was a moderate attendance at the Forbury races to-day. The weather was fine; Keßults: — HURDLES.' Garibaldi 1 Dunluce 2 Ttfayboy 3 "Woo m a canter. Trapper was last all the way. Time, 3min 9sec, Dividend, £1 9s Gd. Annivbbbary Handicap. Qaibble , 1 fcverton Ltd 2 * MokoU 3 f Eight started and good finish. Won by * nose ; third horae half a head behind. Time, 2min 17j <cc. Dividend, £2 15. •ELtlNfi BACK. Tongarirp 1 Nonpareil , ... 2 Dlaappo'iDtment ... ... 3 Tima, lmln 57.1 seo. Dividend £1 lls.

TO-DAY'S TELEGRAMS.

Died. Auckl&nd, Maroh 23 Robert U»beT t -who mB injured at Papakura railway station yesterday, died m the hospital at 3 a.m. to-day The Village Settlement Scheme. Mr John Lundon has called a meeting of gumdiggers at Papakura, with a view to induce the men to join the village settlement scheme . flAuckland Water Supply. Mr J. A. Pond, analyst, reports that the city water is of eroellent quality for drinking parpoges, but that the analysis •howß an increase of organic matter and nitrates over a former analysis. Also a larger quantity of moving organisms and •Igses than before- He recommends greater care m filtration and draws atten tion to the danger of pollution from th c Mount Albert cemetery to which he directed attention three years ago. The Lytt&lton Case. Wellington, Msrch 23. The evidence m the Lyttelton case concluded this morniDg, and counsel are now addressing the jury. The verdict grill probably be given this evening, Fire m Ghrlstchurch. Chbisichuboh, Mai oh 23. . At about 2 A.m. to-day a fire occurred at Willis' printing office, Chthedral square The building was paisially gutted and considerable damage was done to the stock. Xmurancea on building £^CO, Norwich Union; rraohlnery and stock— £900, Bcath British; £800, Liverpool and London and Globe; £600, Equitable. The cause is not known, Vo'.unteer Review. Ponjsdin, Maroh 23. Large numbers have gone to the Volunteer manoeuvres at Waibola. The vreatber m threatening. -

3*HE SULTAN'S PASTRYCOOK.

One of the Bultan'a weaknesses is a fondness for confectionery, and a story coming fresh from Constantinople shows that he does Dat spare expense m in dulging it. " A short time ago," writes a correspondent "a German confectioner travelled from Morcow to Constantinople f D the hope of securing a situation. Being of an Inquisitive turn of mind he deter mined to get a eight of the Sultan, and so kept s look out m likely places. At laet the opportunity came, and, as the Sultan was driven past, his German admirer vigorously saluted him. Unaccustomed to eooh an exhlbitic n of cordiality, one of the Sultan's officers thought it best to Inquire if it had any significance, and so the German wae for the time taken possession of. His explanation proving aatisfaotory, his innocence so dear, and the avowal of his avocation, moreover, creating evident interest, the man was dismissed with & present and an injunc tion to torn up the next day with clean akin and new clothes. The result of the second Interview was that the confectioner was act to making paatry as a test of his power 'n thia art, and his aucoess was so complete that be was engaged right off at a salary of 500 piastre* per month. Bat better lock still awaited him. The paltry found its way to the Sultan's table, and his Highness was so pleased with it that he made the stranger from Germany his confectioner at once, with 1,000 piastres a month for making tarts." As both sides are pleased with the arrangement made,— the SuUan with his confectionery, and the Oerrpan with hi* pay, the outelde world can have nothing to lay

A SWINDLER AND HIS

A very eingulac ohargo of obtaining a largo sum- of money by fa'se pretences has been before the {Supreme Court Mel bourne. The prisoner who has reseived a sentence of rive >earß, wan Charles ' Auguatus Smythe formerly of Christ ohurcb, a noted Wesleysn local preacher, highly respected by the ministers and members of that persuasion, yet n echem- : ng rogue and a heartless scoundrel, who has dccc ved a r^p'otnble young lady, and added bigamy to hio other orlmeß. Tiie t bo was remarkable as showing how paeily a hypocrltloal rogue many bambo ozle a simple and trusting man. The pro secutor was Thomas RatalHck, a North of England farmer, not long come to the oolocy. Smythe robbed him altogether of £3700, bnt the actual to til which he was acouaed before the Court of obtaining by his false pretences was £1200, In three different amounts of £500, £350, and £350 Besides these, he obtained on three different occasions £200, £1800 and £500 from Retalliok, though they wiu-o not in oluded m the counta whioh went before the jury. Retalliok was ammof a highly religious frame nf mind, at least ho aaid he was. When he landed m Melbourne ho put up at the Victoria Ooffae Palaoo In Collins street. Thera one evening he oaw some gentlemen playing cards; the devout Charles Augustus Smythe was m the room, and wbb asked to join the game, bat re fused. This attracted Retalllek towarda him. Retallick jumped to the conclusion that Smythe was a godly man, and took, opportunity there and then of getting in to conversation with him. He was de lighted with Smythe's talk about religion, and thought he had discovered a pearl of great price. The end of it waa that he oonfided to Smythe hia whole story. Smythe advised him how to invest hia £5000, getting him to place It m a Bank on call deposit. Retallick went to hear Smythe proaoh and was much aff ofod. He often aaw people brought to tsars, and was affected co himself at Smythe'a fervenoy. They wunt to liv.) t )gethflr. and Smythe ehowed him much courtesy, Smythe kept a wood and coal yard m Brunswick, a suburb. Bis first attempt to lighten Retaliick's purse waa to ssk for a loan of £500, which ha eaid he required to p;iy as a truatee to tho Railway Depart ment for freight on wood. This he got. Then he got £300 to pay as a deposit on property he intended to bay, but which he never bought. The other sums he got on various pretences, the large sum of £1800 In one haul bei; g to buy a fruitot's shop m the city. According to hia story, which he made Retaliick believe, he had money locked up m mortgages m Sydney, and promised m some way also to invest the money he borrowed from Retallick In similar mortgagee. Eventually Retalliok unwiilingly came to the conclusion that Smythe was a wolf m sheep's olothing, and took criminal proceedings against him The case created must interest, aa Smythe waa well known. RetalUok'a simplicity m Court was highly amußtng. The Judge, oounsel, and jury, apeatatira roared wih laughter. The jury found Smythe guilty of cheating Re allick out of £1200, and Judge Moleswortb declared his conviction that he bad robbed his victim of an addi tional £2500. The judge sentenced Smythe to five >ear« imprisonment. He said, from «11 tbat had appeared m c J dence, Smyth© still had tho whole £3700, aud if he made re&titution to tho m-n he had wronged he might expect a reduction of the sentence. Smythe's career m Ohriitchurch waa one of villainy and bypoorisy Ho waa ihere iv 1882. Hi) there met a Mr Orafg, who had £170J, and who was anxious to find a partner to start m the drapery bus ness. Ha found Charles Augustus Smythe, who dcoWcd he had money invested m mortgages m Dnnedln. On this pretence he found favor m the eyes of a Dunodin firm. He ex cused h.imeif from bringing proof about the mortgage on the ground that he would thus disolcae the financial position of certain persons engaged m trnda, which his conscience forbade. The Dunedin firm advanced him £1250 on his own bill, with which he joined dalg The latter soon dieccverrd Smythe was a hypoorite, bat he drew corta'n custom, yet ttill the business did net prosper. After a fire, whioh was bo mys terious that the Inaurance Companies refused to pay the money, Smjthe aid Craig came to an end, and Craig cema out with £1000 of hia original little for tune. £myi he then shifted to Sydney. He was a married man, with a wife and a grown up f<mily. TheßO he left m Sydney, and came on to Melbourne, where some time ago, at a naging ohs», he met a MUb Dainly, who had £300. He married her under the nam<) of Williams, and took her to Adelaide for the honey moon. Than he took her back to Mel bourne. Shortly after they returned he made hia appearance at the Preliminary Court m the Retalliok case, but hia young wife knew nothing of it, as she did not know htm by the name of Smythe, and ha accounted for hia absence by saying he had to go to Sydney on financial busi ness. It was not till he came bi fore the Supreme Ooutt that she knew of the charge against him. The police intend prosecuting him on a charge of bigamy, to which it ia understood he Intends to plead guilty. Mies Dainly is ia a delicate condition, and is heartbroken at the way In which Eho has been deceived. If any. money ia recovered from Smythe, Re blliok hns promised that Mis 3 Dainly's £300 Bhall first come out of it.

AN UNKNOWN ISLAND.

The October issue of the "Bulletino" of thojltalian Geographical Society, contains an Account of an excursion made during the summer by K. Modiglianl, to the rarely visited island of Nlbb, which lids some thirty miles from the west cons'; of Sumatra, a little north of the equator. The explorer spent two months m the place, but owing to local feuds, was un abe to penetrate beyond Fadoro. a large village near Telok Dalam Bay on the sooth Fide. The natives, apparently of Malayan or Indonesian stock, but speak ing a language qul'e different from Malay, and ty Crawford described as "a mild, simple, and primitive race," he found, on the oontrary, to bofioice and treacherous savages, everywhere addicted to head hunting. Their hostility was such that he failed to make any botanical or zoolo glo&l collections ; but fortunately seourod eleven human skulls from the south dis tricts, which have been sent to tho Anthropologtoal Museum of Floret ce No similar Bpeclirena appear to have hitherto raaohed Europe, nor are any found even m the Batavian collection. Fead-hunling is taVen bo much as a matter of course, that on Signor Modl giiani offering to purchase some |*kullß, the rajah of Bavoloualani on the Bouth coast quietly remarked that it would be rather an expensive business, as an ex pedition would bave to be especially fited out and sent to the hills to raid upon some neighboring tribes ani carry off the required number of heads. He had no idea of cranlologioal specimens being collected except from the living Babjoot. The interior of Nias still presents a promising field of exploration, never having been vteited by European travellers.

MANCHESTER ON FREETRADE AND PROTECTION.

The following, ex'racted from n late English paper, shows m a very prominent and remarkable way how seriously the minds of people m "England are being f-xoroi3ed upon the question of Protoctl< n versus Freetrada. At the quarterly meet ing of the Man cheater Chamber of Commerce, Mr Rusael moved, and Mr Hibberd seconded, thlaraaolutioa — ' That having waited m vain for more than forty year a for other nations to follow England's Freetrade example, this Chamber thlnkß the time hau now arrived to reoonaider its position*" On the motion being put 'here voted 21 for and 22 against. The "London Times," commenting on this, Bays — "This has happened m tho very Boat and semi nary of Freetrade dootrlno ; the city i:i | which Meaarß Cobden and Bright bat f c red down the earthworks of Protection ; and not among working men Buffering from reduced wages or lack of employment, but among the chosen representatives of the business men of the middle c'aaß."

TERRIFIC CYCLONE IN QUEENS LAND.

Via Melbourne, under dato March 16, news comes from Burketown, m the Gulf of Carpentaria, of a fearful cylone of a kind which i 3 not unfrequently reported from tho States, and which did very serious drinnge, and caused the loss of seven lives m all. It occurred on Saturday, March sth, when about ten o'clock m the morning a terrific cyclone commenced blowing, accompanied by heavy rain from the i:\iS. The wind gradually increased m violence till 2.30 o'clock m tho after noon, when fearful destruction com menced. The river rose two feet m half an hour, and ultimately reached a height of eight feet above the summer level. 'I he storm continued for twelve hours, and every building m the town was more or less destrojed, except the Customs and Court-houses, some being completely wrecked. In spite of all efforts two women, two children, and a Chinaman perished. The loss of houses and stock was very treat. Telegraph poles were Bmashed like matches, and the whole of the line was seen 1 1 be totally destroyed I as far as it is possible to travel alonsi it The Post and Telegraph Office was wrecked, but the instruments and mails were saved by the Postmaster at great personal risk. Many distressed families havo been succoured by the Postmaster and the sergeant of police, aud great hospitality was shown to many Biiflierers by the manager of tho Queensland Bank Many of tho btisiness people aro hope lessly ruined. Tho loss to Messrs Aplin and Mrown is variously esimated at from £12,000 to £20,000 Two men with a team perished on the road.

PATTI'S GODCHILD

When Adelina Pati was m the heyday of her tiiurnph at St Potersbnrg, she lived at the Hotel Demulh, then a very stylish place, Next door to her lived the Bairds, threat iron-founderp, of Scotch English f jmily The Bairda and Adelina were very intimate, and this intimao? c ntinued a'ter the diva's marriage to the Marqu sde Caux. The youngest child m the Baird household was named after Patti, and' wis a particular ptt of hera. Every day the ba'oy Adolina was sent In to ceo Patti, and often about bix o'clock, whioh was tho baby's bedtlrap, Patti would slip into her neighbor's house, and runnlrg iuto tha nuraery, givo the little Adelina her go^d ni^ht klaa. The b»by girl, being as'ute after the manner of her aex, found out that PaUI could sing charming lullabies, bo whenever Bhe ap peared the little Adelina would demand a aong. It was nothing uncommon to Bee Patti m a splendid dinner dreis holding her little namesake m her arms and sing ing her to s\eep. Years went on and Patti left St Petersburg and her husband behind her. She had formerly had great social success i>< London, but when she returned thare fn 1878 she found a pain ful difference. The Balrda had a London establishment, and one of the first drives Patti took after coming to London was to the Baird'a house. She did not send m her card, but sent word for the little girl to come out to her, Adeliria came flying, delighted to ace her old favorite and god mother, and the two had a long and affectionate interview. Although the Bairda did not resume their former inti macy with Patti, they put no obstacle m the way of the two Adelinas seeing each ether, and they are still the moat inti mate ot friends. The little Adelina is now a young lady, lately launched Into society, and Patti is as proud of her aa ever. Every birthday <he diva remem ber* her goddaughter, and the beauty and oostlineßS of her gifts are extreme.

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, WEDNESDAY, MARCH 23, 1887



. I HARBOR BOARD STORAGE AT LYTTELTON. rr»IJE BOARD HAS NOW STORAG3 1 SPACE for 12 000 SACKS 0P GRAIN. By order. 0. HOOD WILLIAMS, Secretary and Tronsuror, Lyttolton Harbor Board . Lyttelton Harbor Board Office, 19th March, 1887. ' 313 BROOKE'S PERFECT " SHEEP DIP. pTJBLIO TRIAL will take place at|Ui 3 OHERTSEY SALEYARDS COM- . PANY'SDIP, on FBIDAY, 25m MARCH Instant. • Sheep owners having any aheep In- feoted with T:cka or Lice oan have them dipped by making application to Mr P*tten»on, Secretary 'to the Saleyarda Company, Ohertaey. Sheep owners are (specially invited to attend and judge for themselves. The Trial ia under the auspices of a Committee of the Ohertßey Saley&rds Company's Directors, A. MAKEIGK 3t150 Agent for Brooko'a Perfect Dip. fVHE undersigned have Just Received J. FAHSH SUPPLIES OF NEWCASTLE COAL "WESTPORT COAL ' ' : ' \ V.D.L. TIMBER . "^ V.D.L. PALINGS 'C B ILED AND RA.W "iL CASTOB OIL ■ ", ' : WHITE AND RED LE YD I AMERICAN LOOKS HOUSE VARNISH ".«■■• SCRIM WIRE NETTING , . WIRE NAILS • . ,; FENCING WIRE (Barb) FENCING WISE (Piain INSPECTION INVITED. McCaUum and Co., TIMBER, IRON, AND COAL MERCHANTS, MANUFACTURERS & IMPORTERS, ASHBtJIiTON BACING CLUB AUTUMN MEETING mHURSDAY & Til R I DAI A JO APRIL 2lst & 22nd, 1887«> President— E. G.Wright. . Vice-President— John Grij?g. Judge — Matthew Stits. : Stewards: H. Friodlandor j W; 0. Walker " W. B. Denshire R. McOwen. J. C. N. Grigs I Dr Leahy R. Priedlander. treasurer— David Thomas", Clerk of the Scales— T. B. Upton. Clerk of the Coaree— A. Hewson. Handicapperß— The Committee. Starter — Dr Leahy, First Bach on Bach Day to Start at 12.30 P M. FIRST DAY 1. DISTRICT HURDLE RACK of 20 sow over fix flights of hnrdlea, nbonfc Btb 6m high. Nomination, 16s; acceptance, 10a; li mile . District horses only. 2. ABHBURTON AUTUMN HANDICAP of 60 bovb. Nomination^ leovj acceptance 1 £ toy. 1 $ mile. 8. FOAL STAKES of 1 boy each, with 15 bovb added. For two-year-oltfs bred, owned, and trained by residents iti the district de6ned by Rnle 3. Colts Bst 10lb fillies and geldings Bst 81b. Nomination, 10a, The sweep to hi paid by 9 p.m., on April 18th. Fivefurlonga. 4. HANDICAP TIME TROT (m saddle) of 20 soys., Nomination, lOxj .acceptance, 10s. Weight not less than lOafc. Break and turn. 8 m lea. 6. FLYING HANDICAP of 25 boys. Norai- nation, I soy ; acceptance, 10a. J-mile. 6. POST STAKES of 10 soys. Entrance, 10s, to be made to the Secretary imme- diately after the F-ying Handicap is run. Catch weights. £-milo. The winner to bo Bold immediately after the race for 15 hova, any surplus to go to the fund* of the Club. SECOND DAY. 1.. DISTRICT WELTER HANDICAP oi 20 eovp. Nominati.n, 10s; acceptance, 10a. Minimjpm weight, lOat. 1£ mile. District horses only. 2. GRAND STAND HANDICAP of 40sovb; Nomination, 1 eot ; acceptance, I aov Seven fu'longs. 8 HANDICAP TIME TROT (m saddle of 15 boys. Nomination, Mft • acceptance, 63. Weight not less than lOst- Break and turn. Twice round thj course. Difltric horses only. , i. HARVEST HANDICAP of 20 soya. Nominat on, 10s ; acceptance, 10a: Dis» trict horses only. 1 n,ile. 6. NOVEL RACE of 16 eovs. Entrance, 10s, to be made to the Secretary immediately after the Harvest Handicap is mn. Catch . weights. Five furlongs. The winner to be sold immediately after the raoe, the whole of the proceeds to go to tho funds 0 f the Clnb. 6. CONSOLATION HANDICAP of 20 eova. Nomination, 1 boy, to be made immediately after the Novel Race is run; acceptance free, to be notified to tho Secretary within ten minuteßof the d'cle ration of wei£hts. 1 mile. RULES AND REGULATIONS. 1. The Meeting will be held under the Ruleß of Racing and Ashburton Racing Olub Rulea. 2- No entry will bo received except on the condition that all disputes, claim e, uxtd ob- jections arising out of the racing shall ba decided by tho Stewards or whom they may appoint ; their decision on all points ronnectrd with tho carrj ing out of th'B programme to be final . 3. A diHtrict horpe thill mean any horse that has been commonly resident ia the dis« trict botween Ihft rivers Selwyn and Opihi from January 21, 1887, and up to the date of the forthcoming meeting, and owned by a j erson who has resided m the said district during tha sriiuo period. J Fiv per cent, will be deduced from th<s gro s of all moneys payable m accordance wi'h this programme for the expenses of the oourao. 5. A ll nomination s and aoceptauces to go to the funds of the OJub. 6. Trotting Races. Horses must tret fairly to the Eatißfaction of the Referee. NOMINATIONS. All nominations to be accompanied by fb^, name, »ro, and description 0 horse, and colors of rid?r m the hasds of the Secretary (address — Ashburtor.) nn later than 0 p.m- on Monday, March 21, 1887. WEIGHrS. Weights for th ■ firdt day's handicaps will be declared on Weducsday, Aptil 10, 1887. Wnighta for th^ second day's handicaps will be dtcaied r.t 9 o'cl ck on tlio evening of the first c'aj'e racing. ACCEPTANCES. Acceptatjcoa for Ihe firar. day's handicap ■- mu^t be made to the Secretary uot later tbau' ' 9p.m. ou Moaday, April 18, 1887. Accept" a'iroa for the Feeond day's handioapa at 10 o clock on the evening oi the first days 0, 0. FOQKS, Secretary,



Public Notices. WILDING AND LEWIS, TJARRISTERS AND 001-IOITORS, D _ b F. WILDING, FOTAUY PUELIO, Omces: Next "Mail" Office*, Burnett at., Ashburton. Mr Wilding will attend the eittlngß of the Aehburton Courts on Tuesday and Fridays, and may be conaulted feruonally n theae days. . The firm Is now represented m Aah- burton by Mr Clayton, an Engliob Solicitor of considerable experience, who will be m daily attendance at the office to receive inscractiona md confer with clents. #100 THRESHING MACHINE OWNERS. { TTENTlONisdireoted to the following A. f actB :— We are making STAL K.E R'S AUTOMATIC FEEDERS for £12 10s, including fixing to machine, and we are prepared to fix to machines m any part of the County for same price. Cartage extra. The time that it is necessary to stop the machine is from 2 to 3 hours. These Feeders are perfect m their action, no sparking out of grain. No uncut i sheaves or other improper articles can get into the drum ; nothing but a continuous stream of golden sheaves well shaken out The regularity of the feed does not depend upon the Band cutter. They can be seen at work on machines bel nging to the following gentlemen : — James Quigley Chapman Bros. Thomas Perks Nelson Eden Edward Gates John 5- talker J. hnMoorhead. F. White, Timara P. & D. DUNCAN, Wills Street, Ashburton, 3§42 «!nle Agents STORAGE. STORAGE. STORAGE. WE HAVE ROOM FOR A LARGE QUANTITY OF GRAIN. NO VERMIN. H. MATSOET & CO., ASHBURTON. TO-E ARE CASH PURCHASERS OF Wheat Oats Barley AND Kyegrass H. MATSON& CO., A3HBCJRTON, I -am a ■ /Sash- durohaser VJ i . op ••• i WHEAT OATS AND BARLEY GEOKGE JAMESON, • ASHBUKTON. 2°lol TWCOURAGE f OCAL TNDUSTRY Hi LI AND ASK FOR Blankets, Flannels, Tweeds, AND Knitting Yarns PROM THE ASHBTJETON WOOLLEN FACTORY. CAUTION. IT Having been established to my satis- faction that certain unscrupulous persons are substituting my Label for I their own on an inforior article of HERBAL BEER The public are cautionod against purchas- ing such inferior article. 1 Orders direct to myself will receive*, prompt attention, and to meet the times and having increased my plant I am now able to supply customers with my Tonic Herbal Boer nt the deduced Price of l«3d PEUDCZEN. After this notice any person ÜBing my name or label will be prosecuted. T. HOULT, Moore street, Auhburton 2 146 HOKSE COYEES, HORSE COVERS. J. HESELTINE, SADDLER, BULLOCK'S ARCADE, ASEIBURTON, AND AT TIN W ALD. I HAVE determined to give better value m HOUSE COVE IIS than any other m (he trade m Canterbury, having IMPORTED DIRECT, CANVAS of a superior make for Coveis I have alsu JUST LANDED, a large Shipment of all klndij of S U/DLERY, per s.B. Tainui, from ilia beat BiUgliah manufacturers which 1 am prepared to sell at piiooa not to be beaten. I have m ' Stock every deeori^t'en of Saddlery to eeleot, from. Cash Customers liberally dealt with. Highest Cash Price for Horse Hair. The old motto — Tab Best is xh^ lujba?^, 3|lO§



OENTBAIi HOTEL. TW. MoRAE having taken the above „ Hotel, uoHoits a Bhare of patronage from the people of Aahburton and sur- rounding districts. Boat Brands of Wlne'j Spirits and Boors. Good StabHng— Feeds, One Shilling. Howes and Bnggiea to let en hire a prices to meet the ilmoa. For the convenience of travellers hanßnm cab will meet all trains. NEW BOOKS AND NEW SUPPLIES OF BOOKS. H. JY WOOD & CO., STATIONER'S HALL, 240, HIGH ST., CHRIBTCHUROH, And Fbiedlanders 1 Buildings, i aSHBDRTON. WE receive from London publishing firms regular shipments of from 15 to 20 cases monthly by the direct atenmere. The reading public are respectfully invited to inspect our large and varied Stock of Books m every branch of 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 cußtomwrs, and a liberal discount on parcels and to Library Committees. H. J. WOOD & CO., Wholesale and .Retail Booksellers and J - Stationers, CHRISTOHURCH & ASHBURTON. ACCOUNT* BOOKS In every variety of size and style of ruling, from the largest Imperial. Ledger extra super handmade, full calf, double Russia bands, down to a penny Paes Book. A very Large Stock always kept, and any style and size made to oider Writing, Printing, and Wrapping Papers m any quantity. Commercial and General Stationery and eveiy description of Stationers' Sundries. Commercial Note and Letter Papers, by the caee or packet— an assortment of over 3000 reams m stock Commercial Envelopes— over 3,000,000 m stock m Chris 1 church. Cream Laid Rued Foolscap— over 350 reams m stock. Brown Wrapping, Double Imperial, various weights, by the bale or ream- best value iv New Zealand. School Exercise Books— over 100 gross assorted m stock. School Slates, Copy Books, and School Requisites. Parchments ruled and headed "This Deed." SUBSCRIBE R£ WANTED For Illustrated London Nowb, Sporting and Dramatic News, Scientific American, Young Ladies' Journal, Family Herald, Family Reader, The Graphic, Engineer, Punch, Home News, European Mail, Bow Bells.— We deliver m town immediately on arrival, and we post to subscribers m all parts of tho country without delay. H. J. WOOD & GO. Stationers' Hall, 240, High street, OHRISTCHURCF, And at Friedlnnders' Buildings, AStIBORTON A. Harrison. Alfred Harrison, AUCTIONEER, STOCK AND ESTATE AGENT AND VALUATOR. SATURDAY SALE at 12 o'clock Bhart — Horßes, Cattle, Plga, Produoe and Merchandise. Ajjonr Norwich Union Fire Insurance Company. Agent for the MUTUAL LIFE ASSOCIATION OF AUSTRALASIA. FOR SAL 13- Grubber, by Howard, nearly now ; cheap. Seed Sower, by Haxton and Beatdie cheap. Ploughs, Harrows, and other irnple- rcentfl. Oheyleamoro Club Tricycle, the best kind made — cheap 3-Horse Dray and Frame, new, cheap . Double-seated Buggy. Spring Cart, with back seat. Double-farrow Plough by Reid and Gray, nearly new ; very cheap. Waggonette m good order. Price low. FOR SALE. —Oaten Shoaf Chaff m any quantity. ALFRED HARRISON. T. Bullock. FOR SALE. HORSE-POWER, Intermediate motion, and Chaff- Cutter. Apply to T. BULLOCK. •-■'.■ TO FARMERS. GRASS SEED— Small quantity Rye- Gras3 for Sale. Apply to T. BULLOCK. TO LET— A 5-roomed House, centrally situated, m Tancred st Apply to T. BULLOCK miNWALD— Town Snotlonn 371, 372 X 373, 374, 375, 376, 377, m one block, fronting Thompson street, near the County Saleyarda, for sale at a low price, and on liberal terras, Apply to- T. BULLOCK. FOR SALE— Two sets of three loavec harrowa, by " Howard." T. BULLOCK FOR SALE, at a low price, PIANO, by Broad wood and Sons. Apply to T. BULLOCK. TO LET— At a low rental, Central • Bakery, together with &hop and dwelling-house-. Apply to T. BULLOCK. TO LET— Two Cottapes m Grey street, known as Coutts 1 blook ; rent at 5s per week. 1. BULLCOK. FOR SALE -Lot 25, fronting the North Town Belt. Price, £19. Liberal termß if required . Apply to T. BULLOCK. TO PAINTERS, TO LET at a low rental, Shop and Dwellinghouso m Moore street, lately m occupation of Mr Lucas. , T. BULLOCK. ~~"~" METHVEN. FOR SALE— Lot 11, Township of Methven, with four-roomed Dwelling- bouse thereon. ■ Apply to T. BULXOCK, j



; / -; Auct'ong. ■ r FRIDAY, 25th MARCH. CLEAEINGr SALE ' : OP HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, MOUNT SOMERS. MR T. BULLOCK has reoeived instructions from the Rev. D. McNeill (on account of bis leaving the district) to sell by public auotion, at his residence, Mount Somers, on t^o above date, the wholo of his HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE AND EFFECTS. Also, 1 First-class Buggy MARE 1 Set Buggy HARNESS, nearly new The present Special Entries include Fat and Store CATTLE A numbor of Draught and Hack HOUSES, And on account of Mr Patton, The well-known MABB, "Maid of Athens" Further Special Entries or Horses, Cattle, &c , cnn be made with Mr John Hood, the sale of which will take place at his Yards at 12 o'clock, previous to the furniture sale. Sale at 2 o'clock. T. BULLOCK, 3t123 Auctioneer. Land. Land. Land. - THE RIYERSDALE ESTATE 2367 A^~ ES 2367 WITHIN 4 MILES OF TINWALD, MESSRB MILES & CO. have received instructions to off or the above valuable and well known Eatute by PUBLIC AUCTION AT Mr Geo. Jameson's Salerooms, ASHBURTON, ON SATUKDAY, APEIL 2, 1887 Together with nil improvements, m eluding substantial DWELLING HOUSE of BRICK, ■ and well arranged. OUTBUILDINGS, al recently erected, and suitable for working the property. The land originally formed part of the well-known LONG BEACH ESTATE of which it was known to be some of tho moat productive and remunerative. The p-operty will bo first offered m one block, and failing a sale, will immediately bo submitted m lots, as per plan, '"~ " Plans and full particulars may be obtained at tho Offices of MILES, ARCHER, & Co., Tiuiaru ; MILES & Co. Christchurch ; or GEORGE JAMESON, ASHBUHTON. J. T. FORD, Auctioneer. jLO3 LAND. LAND. LAND. MESSRS MILES & CO. are Instructed ty I. R. C. 0. Graham, Esq., to offer BY PUBLIC AUCTION, ON SATUKDAY, APRIL 2, (immediately after the sale of the Riverc- dale Estate) AT MR GKORGE JAMESON'S STORE, ASHBURTON, 900 A c R B s 900 i IN ' ! 1 BLOCKS op 35 to 100 ACRES, Of his TINWALD PROPERTY, Known as GRAHAM'S FARM, Fronting on Graham's Road, along whioh a Coach Runs Daily. The Land is of good qaality, and suit* able for all kinds of agricultural purposes, and has cot been oropped for ten years. The farm is only one mile distant from Tinwald Railway Station and three mileß from Ashburton, and watered throughout with the County races and natural oreeks. The attention of Purchasers is re- quested to the altered and easier terms m which the property is now offered for sale ; also, to the exact areas of sections, sb Indlcatod on the sale plan, exhibited at Mr Jameson's office. TERMS OF PAYMENT: 10 per cent, cash at sale : 20 por ofnfa. at end of first year, or before the first orop is removed ; 20 per cent, at the end of two years, or before second crop Ib removed ; 60 p^r cent, at end of five years from dato of Bale. All nnpvd balances to bear Interest at 7 per centum per annum, payable half-yearly, J, T. FORD, Auctioneer. GEO. JAMESON, Agent, 3 88 Aghburton. SUCCESS THE BEST TEST OF WORTH 1 ! 1 HOLLOWAY'S PILLS & JNTIENT. THIS UNIVERSAL MEDICINE 18 A HOUSEHOLD REQUISITE EVEBY- WHERE. THE PILLS Purify the Blood, impart tone to the Nervous system, and act most powerfully yet soothingly on the LIVER AFD BOWELS, Promotfng Digestion and Assimilation, and endowing the whole bodily frame with Strength and vigor. Nervous Headaches, Tremblings, with Lassitude and General Debility quickly yield to the potent force ot these well-known Pills, and they are un- rivalled m theit efficacy m all FEMALE COMPLAINTS, Removing all obstructions, skfn blemishes, pimples and boils,- better than any other family medicine known. THE OINTMENT HAS A WORLD-WIDE REPUTATION. It heals every kind of Sore, Ulcer and Wound, more certainly than any other known salve. Its marvellous penetrating powers render it invaluable m all THROAT AND CHEST DISEASES, Cur'ng Bronchitis, Quinseys, and Asthmas reducing Glandular Lumps, closing and healing Abscesses and Fistulas, for alleviating the excruciating tortures of RHEUMATISM, GOUT, And Neuralgia it is unsuspassed. fails to remove Scurf and every species n disease. The i*ills and Ointment are manufactured a* No. 8, New Oxford street (late 533, Oxford street, London), aiid are sold by all vendors of Patent Lines throughout the Civilized World. irections for use m almost every language. •S" Purchasers should look to the Labels on Pots and Boxes. If the address and street are not on they ate spvuiou^



Public Notices __^__ ACCORDIONS, Concertinas, Violin?, Oornpts, Clariphones, Herophones, fifelopbones Wonderfal instruments. ' Child con play them.— H M. Jonrs. tip ANTED Situation by trustworthy Vf Young Couple. Man can firooiD, milk, garden if required. No objection to station. A pply fI.L V , office of this paper. 3J156 FDNERAL NOTICE. THE Friend* of Mr William Evans are respectfully informed that the Funornl of his late Wife, Mary Anne, will move from his residence, Moor© street, at 3 o'clock p m. To-morrow, Maroh 24, for the Ashburton Cemetery. BAKER BEOS., Undertakers. WANTED. FEED for 2000 or 3COO sheep for (several months, grass or turnip. 3*J53 Apply METHVEN HOTEL. TENDERS. WANTED TENDERS for Addition! to Shod by SATURDAY, March S4ih. Apply to JOSEPH CLARK, 3 148 Tinwald. MACANDREW MEMORIAL FUND. A SUBSCRIPTION List lies at the " Matt " and " Guardian " Office for signature, and I Bhall be happy to receive and forward contributions, either for the Scholarship, or Statue, or unconditional. WM. J. STEWARD. PUBLIC NOTICE. DEH- jTsPEER MAY be consulted at CHRISTCHURCH from APRIL 14th to end of month, at Metropolitan Temperance Hotel, Caehel street. 3 138 aSbburton county council. RA7E3. NOTICE is hereby given thut ALL OUTSTANDING RATES after 31st instant will be SUED FOR without farther notice. By order. F. MAINWARING, Clerk. Ashburton, Ma-ch 7tb, 1887. 3°52 COURSING AT LONGBEACH. To be held on Aprij Bth- at Longbeach Station . A SWEEPSTAKE of 5s per Dog for J\ all comers Nomination and acceptance clobq at Central Hotel on April sth, when draw will ti:ko place. J, C. N. Grigg, Esq , will give £1 for the Runner up, und £3 is to be given m a Consolation for all dogs beaten m their first course § 11. MILNER. Drain Pipes. \ LL SIZES— From 3 to 15 inohes— With BENDS, ELBOWS AND JUNCTIONS FOR SALE BY GEORGE JAMESON, ASHBURTON ASHBURTON COUNTY STOCK AND SALLYARDS CO,, LIMITED. ±tarn and Ewe Fair TIHE Annual Ram and Ewe Fair will i. be held at tho Tinwald Yards on THURSDAY, 31st MARCH, 1886. Sale will commence at 11 o'clock. GEORGE JAMESON, 3J59 Secretary. ASHBURTON COUNTY COUNCIL. OWNERS of Threshing Machines ore hereby CAUTIONED that they are liablo to FINE of £10 for their Workmen Stopping Flow of Water m any of the County i?aces Any persons bo offending will be prosecuted. By order. WILLIAM BAXTER, 3J137 County Engineer. A CERTAIN CURB FOR BALDNESS, HICKMAN'S Eclipse Hair Producer. (Registered), PRICE, 4s. ANEW DISCOVERY for the growth of Hair on the Head and Face ; for removing and preventing Dandruff, and arresting the Fall of the Hair, It cures any DisoaßO of the Scalp, and causes new growth on the head after being bald for years None genuine without the trade mark and signature— JOHN HIOKMAN To be obtained at all Chemists. ASHBURTON BOROUGH COUNCIL. GENERAL BOROUGH RATE. IN pureuanoa of the " Rating Aot 1876," Public Notice ia hereby given that it ia the intention of the Aihburtou Borough Counoil, at its text ordinary meeting, to be held on MONDAY, the 4hh day of April, 1887, TO STRIKE A RA « Jfl of One Shilling m the Pound on the lot al annual value of property within the Borough, for the period commencing on | the lsi day of Jmu»ry and concluding on the 31st day of December, 1887. such rate to be payable m one Bum at the Town Oierk'a Office, Baring equare west, Ashburtoo, on the 15 h day of April, 1887, and that the Kate Book Ii now open for inspection. CHARLES BRADDELL, Town Clerk. Borough Counoil Office, Ashburton, 22nd March, 1887. 3154 FAYARD AND BLAYN PAPER SIXTY years of great aucceßß pror laim its superiority m the treatment of Violent Golds, Irritation of the Chest, Aching, Sprains, Sprains, Sores, Scalds, Corns, Bunions, Soft Corns, etc. This medicine, the property of which has been established more than half a century by thousands of cures, is of an inyalu« able liso m many inflammatory diseases against which there are not many effi actons remedies, and is therefore justly considered by a groat number of our most eminent physicians as the most active and least irritating agent m the bovo 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 30, Bue Sttint-Merri, Paria (France), and Bold by alij Chemists. »n tbe yolonieej



Questions Answered ! ! ! I Ask the most eminent physician Of any school, what is the best thing m the world for allaying all irritation of the nerves, and curing oil forms of ; nervous complamts, giving natural, childlike refreshing sleep always? And they will tell you unhesitatingly " Some form of Hops 1 1 1 " CHAPTER I. Ask any or all of tho mo3t emino nt pbypicians : " What is the only remedy that can be reliod on to euro all diseases of the kiiineys and urinary organs ; Blight's diseaso, diabetes, retention, or inability to retain urine, and all the diseases and ailments peculiar to Women " — " And they will toll yoa explicitly and emphatically •' Buchu 1 1 1 " Ask the same physicians " What is tho most reliable and surest euro for all liver diseases or dy&pepsia, constipation, indigestion, biliousness, malaria, fever, ague, &c," and they will tell you Mandrake I or Dandelion I ! ! ! Hence, when these remedies are combined with others equally valuable, And compounded into Hpp Bitters, such a wonderful and mysterious curative power is developed, wbicb is so varied m its operations that no disease or ill health can possibly exist or resist its power, and yet it is Harmless for tho most frail woman, weakest invalid, or smallest child to use. CHAPTEK 11, " Patients " Almost dead or nearly dying " For years, and given up by phyaloians, of B r ight'o and other kidney diseases, liver complaint?, severe coughs, called consumption, have boon cured. Women gone nearly crazy ! ! ! ! ! From agony of neuralgia, nervousness, wakefolaess, and various diseases peculiar to women. People drawn out of shape from exoruoiat- pangs of rheumatism, inflammatory and or suffering from scrofula. " Erysipelas " Salt rheum, blood poisoning, dyspepsia indigestion, and m fact, almost all diseases frail " Nature is heir to Have been cured by Hop Bitter?, proof of which can be found m every neighborhood m the known world. Prosecute the Swindlers!! If when you call for American Hop Bitters (see green twig of Hops on the white label and JDr Smile's name blown m the bottle), the vendor hands out anything but American Hop Bitters refuso it and shun the vendor as you would a viper ; and if he has taken your money for anything elso~ indict him for the fraud and sue him for damages for the swindle, and we will pay you liberally for tho gonvio- , tjon, j



Nearly fifty years ago Judge GustavuaSSwatn t of Columbus, Ohio, offered a prize to the' boy of the town who should bring him tho best definition of money. One boy brought this definition, " Coined sweat." Of that same boy the newspapers this month (January, 1887) say :— " A millionaire banker of Colum- bus, Ohio, has just given 100,000 dollars to the deserving poor of the oity, through the Indies' Benevolent Sooioty."|