THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN.

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MAIL NOTICES.

Mails close at the Ashburton Post Office follows : — For Ohristohuroh and North at 6 a.m 0.30 a.m., and 5 p.m., daily. For Chertsey Rakala, &c., at 10.30 a, m «nd 5 p.m. daily. For Dunedin,Tinwald, Winslow, Binds, Joldstream, Rangitata, Orarl, Winoheater, <nd Geraldine, at 10 a.m. dally. For Temuka, at 10 vm, ana ( 30 D.m ♦I'y. Tot Tima/u and South/ at 10 a. jq., and p.m., daily^ For Orcenetroot and Ashburton Forks, Wednesdays and Saturdays, at 10.30 n. For Wakanul, Elgin, Seavlew, Seafield, id Kyle, on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and turdayg, at 6.30 a.m. For Mount Soraen, daily at p.m For Mayfiold and Ruapuna, 0 Mon days and Thursdays at 430 p.m. For Ashton, Waterton and Longbeaoh. 4.30 p.m. dally. j For Flemlngton, on Mondays, Wednes | lays, and Fridays, at 4.30 p.m. For rtewlands, on Tncidsyi md Frl j at 10.30 a.m. j

Malls arrive at the Athburton Post fioo— Aom Ohrlstohuroh and Ratal* at 10.15 m., 4.35 p.m., and 7.20 p.m. FromOhertsey Ac at 10.15 t. and 35 p.m. cully, From D.tnedln *Qd intermediate places 5.9? -».m daily, t iom Temnka an Timara at 10.40 a.m p 5. SO p.m daily. From Greenstreetand Ashburton Fotkt, Wednesdays and Saturdays, at 4 45 p.m. From Wakanul, Elgin, Seavlew, Sea f eld and Kyle, on Tuesdays, Thursday!. c Saturdays, at 5 p.m. fjttn Mount Somen, daily at 10.8 From Mayfield ard Kunpuna, on Wed jeadayi and Saturdays, at 10.5 a.m. From Aahton, Waterton, and Long at 10 a.m. dally. From Newlanda, on Toesdayg and Frl ,at 2.30 p.m. From Flemtngton on Tuesdays, Than | yi,an4Saturc!ayfl, atl ».». I

The Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. THURSDAY,JUNE 23,1887. NEW ZEALAND RAILWAYS.

Among a batch of sessional papers which has just come to hand is a copy of the annual report on working rail ways and which contains a number of interesting facts. The total length of new line opened during the year was 114 miles and the new stations established number 36. The total mileage of opened lfnes at the end of the year was 1727 miles. The next earnings equal £2 6s per cent on the estimated capital cost. The best paying lines are the coalfield railways on the West Coast, the Grey mouth line yielding 103 2d per cent, and the Westport £4 16s 8d per cent. Duriog the year 14 carriages and 356 trucks have been added to the 'rolling-stock and it is pleasing to learn that these have been manufactured almost exclusively m the colony. Four teen locomotives.have also been added. These do not, as we understand include those contracted for with Messrs Scott Bros of Ciuistchurch which are ex pected to be completed during the current year. The railway department, besides the business specially apper taining thereto, is, it appears, perform ing post and telegraph duties at 136 stations under the supervision of the Post and Telegraph Department, the latter contributing to the expense. The traffic under the heads of passengers, parcels, live stock, wool and minerals has increased, while that of timber, grain and merchandise has decreased. The fallingoff m grain is attributed to the smaller production, due to the low market prices, and that m timber to the lessened demand caused by the cessa tion of building and settlement, the necessary consequence of the prevailing depression. It is added that "the grain-traffic loss has been superseded by an increased traffic m live stock, but the low rates at which the latter traffic and that of minerals is necessarily carried, do not return a revenue at all equal to that lost on the classes of traffic which have fallen off." The comforting information is given that " there seems every prospect that the coming year will show a greater traffic than any preceding year, while there is no reason to expect any large or. sudden increase m expenses, provided no serious casualties occur." And here it is fair to remark that the New Zea land railways have hitherto enjoyed a remarkable immunity from serious casualties from which it is fair to infer that the management is exceptionally careful. A nett return of £2 6s per cent is not so good by a long way is at this date we should be able to look for, and, notwithstanding the depressed times, we belieye that it could by the exercise of common sense and business ability be very considerably improved* But although we hold that opinion we admit that sime improvement has been effected as compared with the results shown m previous reports as is demon strated by the fact that the expenditure only exceeds that of three years ago by ; £9,046 although m the meantime no less than 53 new stations and 250 miles of railway have been added to the ! system. The cost of workiog per rbile is therefore considerably less than it was three years ago. The great fault is that the requirements ot the business public and of the industries of the country are not sufficiently studied and that the earnings are consequently smaller than otherwise would be the case.

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Mr ctftwo's boraes, advertised by Messrs Friedlander Bros, for Bale on Saturday* will arrive by (be South express to-day, and can I be inspected at Totty's stables to-morrow. The Auckland Apple Farm Company floes not eeem to be a very prosperous conaarn. It has already expended £7500, and it was Btated at a recent meeting, at which it was suggested that the concern should be wdund up, that another £1000 would be requirad to \ make it pay, and it was eventually resolved that an effort should be made to get that amount subscribed. *■ Indigestion, weak stomaob, irregularities of ; the bowels, cannot exist when Amerioao Hop fitters are used. See

A Jubilee servioe will be held m St. Stephen* Ghuroh this evening. A meeting of the Jubilee Committee will be held this evening at 7,30 p.m. A Wangantri exobange publishes the follow, ing warning to eleotora;— Wo learn that many of those potting m claims to be placed : on the eleotoral roll have made the fatal mistake of only giving the initials of their Christian names. All suoh names will be invalid, and those patting them m be debarred from voting at the coming eleotion, if they do not at onoe oall on the Eleotoral Registrar, and amend their applications for registration, by inserting their names m fall. No matter now many names an applicant has, he must give them all m fall, or his ap« plication will be rejected as informal. The meet of the Ashburton Hounds at Elgin Sohool on 11th inst. and Methven on 16th inst. were unfortunately held m very wet weather, consequently the attendance m eaoh case was very Bmall, bat nevertheless several fair runs were enjoyed by the few who braved the elements. The Jubilee fixture on 21st inst. atTinwald was a decided success. At the appointed time some 40 or £0 persons had arrived, and the hounds were taken to one of the Lagmhor paddocks adjoining the river, and almost immediately a hare was viewed away, taking a splendid direotion for a time. The fences at the commencement of the afternoon were big and wire m mosl of them high (which caused several spills, but without any serious results.) After about 15 minutes run the Mount Somers railway line was reaohed. The hounds crossing gave the followers no other course but to jump the railway gates, as they were looked. Some half a dozen horsemen negotiated them very prettily. After this, however, some difficult country waa found; the hounds again orossing the railway line, whioh was here fenoed with high barb wire, and it was with some difficulty that the paok were picked up again. The hounds then changed hares ; the fresh one took a straight line] towards Maronan, the fences near the end of the run being thick but free from wire. A good many more were able to join m the chase, whioh lasted altogether about an hour, and op peared to be much enjoyed by everyone. The several visitors from Cnristchurch and Timaru expressed themselves well pleased with the sport shown, and also stated that they had no idea that the pack could make suoh a paoe. After a short spell another hare was set going, but was eventually lost opposite the Winslow Railway Station, after a run of about forty minutes. This brought the afternoon to a olose, We we're very pleased to see several visitors from a distance, and hope they may be able to have several more days with our bounds during the season. Amongst the followers were — Messrs Siitt (master) ; George Palmer, C. Mills, B. Lane, from Christchurch ; George Rutherford, from Dalethorpe ; R. H. Black, J. A. Graoie, and George Hart, from Timaru ; Upton, Russell, Merewetber, Denshire, Norrieh, Hewson, Death, Burnard, Wrought on, Pitt, Warner, Hunt, Jowett, O'Connell, Simpson, Joynt, Hargreavea, and others. A young man m Auokland proposed to a girl m Wellington by telegraph, adding "Answer yes or no at my expense." She sent him 600 words of explanation, collect, without coming to any conclusion. Gir'B don't like to be courted by telegraph, it's tco awfully sudden. The dimensions whioh the ferret nuisance is assuming, even m the immediate neighbor* hood of Dunedin, may be estimated by the fact that during the lagj week one resident jat Movnington Toafc ten fowls m" a single night, and another at Eaikorai Valley double that number also m one night. It is not generally known that Lord Aber deen had a narrow esoape of being killed on hie trip to Wellington some time ago by the Manawatu Company's line. He was descend ing from, a carriage at -Paikakariki when, by some carelessness m shunting, a slight colli sion took place, knocking the Earl off his feet and almost under the wheels of the carriage 1 He interviewed the person responsible, and xeoeived a good deal of abuse as a reply. An old soissors grinder named Clarke, 70 years of age, who has been found dead m Kyneton, Victoria, is believed to have died while defending himself from native cats, Twenty years ago at Tueana, N.S.W. Joseph Cramp was committed for trial for sheep-stealing, but] before the sitting of the Assize Court was held he absconded, and nothing was heard of him from tnat day until tiie 6th inst., when he was arrested at Crook, well. He freely admitted his identity, but said nothing would now come of his trial ; and his confidence does not appear to have been misplaced, as all the witnesses are either dead or have disappeared. Tha head of the DuttecUn Burns' etatuo was put m a bag on Saturday night by some larrikins, and the article of adornment was taken off by a policeman with an eye to pro priety, and perhaps a soul for poetry. The "Waimate Time 3" states that Mr Allan M'Lean, of Waikakahi, has forwarded a donation of £100 m aid of the Jubilee Memorial Home, m addition to the amount of £23 .2s subscribed by his employees for the same object. American Indians are fast diminishing; there are now but 131,952 m the whole of the Dominion of Canada. Of these 33,959 belong to the North- West Provinces. A largo pro portion of the Indians m the Eastern Pro vinoes are more or less civilised. Things m Auokland must be pretty bad at the present time, judging from a remark made at a meeting of creditors held m tha* oity a few days ago. The Assignee pointed out that the bankrupt, m carrying on business, evidently knew he was doing so at a loss. To this a local merchant replied that he thought it needless to pass a resolution con demnatory of suoh a proceeding, as most men m business did the same thing (i-c> knowingly carry on at a Iobb), The other creditors seemed to share this opinion, for no aotion was taken.

INTERPRQVINCIAL NEWS

Auckland, Jane 22. The body of the man drowned In the harbor last night h r i bean Identified as that of Fergus MoL;ary* laborer, of Te Awamutu. Wellington, "Jane 22. Some time back £51 was collected by Mr Lee, of the Otakl school, and Mr Wilson, member for Foxton, for remitting Home to provide penny dinners for poor children attending the schools m London. The Mayor received by tne laot mall a com* munlotttloa from, the Lord Mayor of Lon don appreciating the kindly aatloa of the school ohildren m New Zealand. Duhedin, June 22. A constable at Port Chalmers has been missing since Tuesday morning, and it is supposed ha must have fallen off the wharf while oa his rounds. A young lad named Charles Ernest Towsey was killed yesterday by the dis charge of a small rifl<?, with which he bad intended to go oat rabbit shooting. He appears to have put away the rills loaded, and In taking down his clothes it is sup posed it fell and exploded, the ballet entering his right eye. Be was a High School pupil, and hie father reeldes (n Melbourne,

BRITISH AND FOREIGN BIBLE SOCIETY.

Since the public meeting held on the occasion of the Rev Mr Kobjohn's visit, the local Committee of the Bible Society have held several meetings. The result of their labours co far has been that a depot m connection with the local branch has been formed m a favorable position, at the shop of Mr Flower, confectioner. Mr Flower has taken oentral premises at the Town Hall buildings, and has at present a Bnpply of the Bible Society's bibles and testaments. Mr Williamson, grocer, oontinues as before to maintain his connection with the Christchuroh auxiliary. Bibles m other languages, as German or Gaelic, can be had if required.

TO-DAY'S TELEGRAMS.

A Stabbing Case. Mastbrton, June 23. A man named J. Williams went into the bedrQom of a settler named T. Hurley, at the Union boarding-house at midnight and was stabbed by the later In the groin. Hurley was brought be fore the Resident Magistrate and re manded for a week. Alleged burglary. Wellington, June 23. A man named Thos. Thompson appeared m Ooart this morning on five charges of burglary and hoosebreaking at the Hot Considerable Burns of money and jewellery have been lost by residents there. Thorn soa was remanded for a week, A Big Claim. A compensation case began to-day, In whioh the Trmteeß m the Rhodes estate claim £10,000 from the Government for land taken for battery site and for damage to the estate. The Industrial School System. A leading English statesman, who has visited New Zealand, writing to Sir George Grey, speaks m oomniengatory terms of the Industrial School and Reformatory system, ! espeolally the plan of boarding out pursued m Borne of the oolonies. He also lays he is muoh improved with the free education system, after visiting the sohooia and making enquiries. Libel Oase. j Dunemn, June 23. The Supreme Court is occupied with the libel oajse^ Peterson against the " Tuapeka Timer," claiming £300 for publishing comments on his bankruptcy proceedings.

THE RAILWAY ACCIDENT.

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FURTHER PARTICULARS.

Sydney, Jane 22. A train containing 400 excursionitsts for Hawkesbury met with an accident at Peat's Ferry yesterday. Shortly after leaving that place the Westing bouse-Hornsby brake failed, and the train, which was too heavy for the light engine, attained a velocity ot seventy miles an hour down a steep declivity , The guard applied the brakes, but 1 without avail, and a pointsman, seeing the danger of the whole train running into the sea, turned it on to a siding j where it dashed into some trucks. Two carriages, nearest the engine, were telescoped, and the engine fell into the sea. Wilson (driver), Rennie (engineer), Henry Hawkins (clerk), and a young man and two girls, whose names are unknown, were killed, and fully forty persons injured. As soon as the news of the accident came to hand relief trains and doctors were despatched to Peat's Ferry. The driver Wilson fell under thexn-. gine and was buried m the river mud. The fireman had a miraculous escape. Threepersonsdiedalrrost instantaneous ly, and two others succumbed during the night. The wounded were brought to Sydney, some being admitted to the hospital and others taken to their own homes. Had it not been for the presence of mind of the pointsman the whole train would have run into the river, and the result would have been disastrous be yond contemplation. Everything appears to have gone smoothly until reaching Ryde, but from that place it was found the engine was insufficient to draw the train of nine carriages up the steep gradients. A portion of the train was detached and the two sections re-united at Honby. The train, a little late by this delay, proceeded towards Peat's Ferry and at an increased speed the train rushed through the tunnel towards the incline, which leads right to the river's brink. Suddenly there was a great increase m speed. On emerging from the tunnel the driver appeared to have lost all control, and sounded the whistle con tinuously. The train oscillated violently, and the passengers grew alarmed, as the pace became terrific A disaster seemed now inevitable, and it is said that the driver made an attempt to avert utter ruin by reversing the engine, but was too late. Before the train reached Feat's station, however, a pointsman rushed to the points, and holding them bravely, managed to throw the train on to a siding, on which were two contractors' trucks and an engine. His presence of mind pro bably prevented the whole train being precipitated into the river. As soon as the first and second carriages were telescoped, shrieks of agony and terror resounded on every side. The engine fell over the side of the embankment into the mud, the fireman, - much in jured, being thrown into the water. So soon as the intelligence was re ceived m Sydney doctors and appliances were forwarded, and the sufferers brought back, many being m a pitiable condition, Theie were heart-rending -scenes when relatives came to search for fi tends and relationsi The wounded were conveyed to the hospital and their own homes. Part of the embankment where the train went over is v about 13ft above high water and the depth of water was 12ft. The wrecked engine was com pletely fitted with hand brakes, which were applied, and it Is supposed the rate of speed and the breaking oa the gradients heated the brakes so that they would not act. The bodies of the killed were much mutilated. Many of the excursionists were young people engaged m various businesses m the city. Everything possible was done to alleviate the sufferings of the wounded. Mr Wm.Reume, manager for Messrs Amos and Co., jumped from the train and was killed. Some of the injuries of the wounded are of a serious character. The subject of the accident was dis cussed m the Legislative Assembly to day. A Board of enquiry commences its investigations to-morrow. Those injured by the accident are progressing faAorably.

THE JUBILEE.

Ohbistchubch, Jane 22: This evening teveral hundred reipeot> able poor were entertained at • free tea by the congregation of the Wesleyan Church. ' Several illuminations were repeated to night, Ie is proposed to have another general Illumination on Saturday, Invjsboargili, May 23. The Jubilee celebrations, for which splendid weather has been experienced, olosed [yesterday when the Mayor (Mr Alfred Tapper) entertained the tohool children, between six and nine yean of age, at tea In the Garrison Hall. The entertainment proved an Immense sneeen, fully 800 little ones Bitting down at iev«a long tables which were well stooked with good things. A large number of Itdiet and gentlemen waited on the ohlldren, whose delight was undoubtid. At inter* vals the band played and songs were sang. An ett irtainment was subsequently given, to which children up to 14 yean wet* admitted. Thlt was attended by 15C0. On leaving, the youngsters wero prMtnttd with Jubilee medals. The affair li una nimously declared to have been the beat «n£ most happily conceived and ex«outal of »H the looal celebrations. .

THE CELEBRATION IN LONDON.

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jLjondok, June 21* The "Morning Post" states that 300 Roman Catholics, including", a number of peers, were refused admis sion to the Westminster service* The Catholics arranged/ with the approval of the Queen, to attend a special Jubilee service m their own Cathedral. This arrangement was subsequently overcome, although an awkward feeling prevails through such a- difficulty arising. The Jubilee was celebrated throughout the provinces with immense enthusiasm. Demonstrations, displays and gatherings were held everywhere* At Coventry the Lady Godiva proceß» sion surpassed anything of the kind previously held. To-night it has been arranged to light 500 beacon fires throughout the Kingdom. The apprehensions that dynamite ex plosions might occur have been allayed, and Westminster Abbey was thoroughly searched for combustibles and ex plosives, The police carefully guarded every part of the building. The honors conferred m connection with the Jubilee occupy three columns the "The Times." Many Indian officials are included m the honors, which are chiefly bestowed on Englishmen. In accordance with a Royal edict, new coins, m commemoration of the Jubilee, will be issued. They will con* sist of five pound and two pound gold pieces, and four shilling silver pieces* The new coins are generally condemned.

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Sydney, June 22. Everything m connection with th« Jubilee celebration passed off well. The harbor presented a brilliant sight. The warships and other vessels were illuminated, and there was a grand display of fireworks at several places. Steamers were stationed at the various points of vantage crammed with specta tors. No accident has been reported. Melbourne, Jane 22. Everything yesterday during the Jubilee celebration was of an orderly character. No accidents occurred.

TELEGRAPHIC NEWS.

BRITISH AND FOREIGN.

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CHAPELS TO BE CLOSED.

London, Jane 21. It has been decided that the Methodist New Connexion Chapels m Australia are to be dosed. «

RUSSIA AND BULGARIA.

Parleying on the Bulgarian question has resulted m Russia consenting to the appointment of a single Regent", provided he is not a Bulgarian. If this course be adopted, Russia will co operate with the Powers m the selection of the Prince.

THE SUGAR BOUNTIES.

The agitation regarding the German sugar bounties is spreading. At a mass meeting of workmen held at Liverpool resolutions were adopted urging the Government to take steps to counteract the bounties.

THE PRINCESS OF WALES.

Rumor 6 are current that the Princess of Wales is threatened with melan cholia.

WOOL FROM CENTRAL ASIA.

I Quantities of wool from Centrat Asia are arriving at Marseilles.

THE MURDERER MAXWELL.

Maxwell, who murdered Preller m the United States twelve months ago, and who since has been lying m gaol sentenced to death, is to be executed.

THE MARRIAGE LAW.

The question of the marriage with a deceased wife's sister has been taken up m several large cities, where public meetings have been held, and have de clared m favor of such marriages being legalised.

AUSTRALIAN.

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ACCIDENT.

Mblbournb, June 23. Dr George Teague, the well-known homoeopathist, died to-day from the effects of a buggy accident

{Received Jane 23. 1 D.m.)

INTERRUPTED.

Melbourkk, June 2). Telegraphic communication with Europe is interrupted owing to a break* down of the Australian land Hoe at Farine, between "Port Darwin and Adelaide

THE AUSTRALIAN SQUADRON.

Lord Brassey has written to the " Argus," commenting on the unsatis factory condition of the Australian squadron. He suggests that the Im perial Government should send four ironclads to be permanently t stationed at Adelaide, Melbourne, Hobart ani Wellington.

A BRILLIANT AFFAIR.

A Fancy dress ball was given by tht Governor last night. It was the most brilliant affair ever held m Mel* bourne,

THE ASHBPRTON GUABPIAN, THURSDAY, JUNE 23, 1887



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Wanted* "TTTANTED.—Tendera for Building. W Apply R LANOASTBR. A 1 / ANTED a Nurse Girl at once. VV Apply Mrs James Smith, Alford Foreßt Road. WANTED a good General Servant. Apply Mrs D.H. Brown, Canter- bury Flour Mills. WANTED—By a Married Couple, without family, Situation on a Station. Man well up to Station Work Woman good Cook and Baker. Good references if required. — Apply by letter to Mrs Randall, East street, Ashburton. \XT ANTED KNOWN. -That MRS VV MEEOH, Dressmaker, has Re- moved from Burnett Btreet to premises m Cameron street, nextPoßt Office. mORNIPFEED to Sell— About 50 Acres ; 1 of Turnips to Sell. Apply to F. Leßreton, Charing Cross. WANTED Known -Ashburton Wool Ifarn, reduced to 2s 3d the Bundle, nil Colors.— Okb <te Alcorn's, Dissolution Sale^ WANTED Known — Dressmaking; superior style and fit at reduced price daring sale. Obb akd Alcorn'b . ANTED KNOWN-^Anotlier Drapery Sale just Btarted, the last but least m prices. — H. 0. Sbqbbs, Melfprd House WANTED KNOWN— The genuine last Sale is now on of Drapery, Cloth- ing, Boots, &o.— H. O. Sboebs, Melford House. • WANTED known— l have just opened up a useful assortment of house- hold Ccookery, Ironmongery and Brush- ware. — Jambs McGregor, Grocer, Etc, Taaoced Street, opposite Arcade, CTT ANTED to dear ont— Boys' Tweed VV Suits, from 5s 61. Moob' Suits, from 21*. At Dissolution Sale. Crr and Aloobu'b. WANTED known that HAVES & CO. have Large Stocks on hand* For further particulars see new advertisement inthis ißsne. ANTED KNOWN— Best quality Plushes 3s lid, Black Alpaca Ud, Double Width Sheeting 9}d, Children's Cftshmoro and Cotton Gloves 3d, Ladies' Handbags la 6d dozen, Kid Gloves Cd, White Moleskin Is.— H. O. Segers, Mel- ford House.



_ Mr Lee, Ohriatchnrch Mr GagT, Ferry Road Mr John Nairn, Elleemere Mr Atkinson, Cfaristchurch Mr Beiton, Brookßide Mr Hewir son. Fendaltown Mr Charles Dawaon, Halsuell Rev Mr Bond, liTttelton Mr Fhirlaw, Sydenham Mr Boyle, Ellesmsre Mr Kofrin, Greenpark Mr E. Cook Springs ton Mr M. Forbes, Tai Tapu Mr Greaves. Lincoln Mr H. Shaffer, Lincoln Mr Bndder, lai Tapa Mr James Kimbor, Greenpark Mr John Wills, Prebbleton Mr Limerick, Tai Tapa Mr Tanner, Tai Tapn Mr Wright, Lincoln Mr Spencer, Do MrForoat, Kiiajioi Mr Richards Do Mr HaU, Do Mr W. Dailey, Do Mr Marshall, Do Mr Jojnes Word, Do Mr Abbott, eenr., St Albans Mr Abbott jnnr., Do Mr I>. Patcuotb, The Styx Mr Sam Lemon, Doyleetcn Mr Washbounw, Dnnsandel Mr McLean, Grecnrark Mr W. H. Pratt, M ddleton Mr G. Swaino, Greenpark Mr Hill, Doyloston Mr Leahy, Lakeside Mr Oornor Mr Trott, Springeton Mr Harvey, Jiakata Mr derrick, Grreenpark MrQaaifo, Halswel MrMoSat, Halsvrell Mr Walker, Donsandel Mr Clifford, Kil Inety Mr Peter Drnmmond, Bakaia Mr Djal, Halawell Mr Prebble, Pjebbleton MrWickß, Burnham Mr Lochhcad, Dnnsandel Mr T. Shean, Tai Tapu » Mr G. Man gin, Qreendalo Mr James budd Mr James Brown, Daneandel Mr McMillan, King Street, tydenbam Mr Wills, Papanui Mi Enether, Burnirm Mr Ed. Carry, Opawa Mr Drapper, Her ford Street Mr Jack on, Sunny side Mr Graham, Kaiapoi Mr Chapman, Sydenham Mr Robt. HaU, Tnrkieh Baths Pnning Honae, Papanui Mrs Edwards, Colombo Btreet Mrs Mills, Cftshol Street Mr Turner, Ferry Boad Mrs Wood, Hereford Street Mrs Myre>, Pouth Belt Mr 6incl ir, Springßton Mr Garcmnck, Spnogston Mr McCleod, Dansandel Mr Irvine, Duneandel Mr James Guild, Winchester Mr Mclntyre, Killinchy School Const bio Flewellen, St. Albans Mr Robt. FJeming, Port Lary Mr Cba?, Taylor, BrootoWe Mr John Barrett, Leeaton Vt Admore, St. Albans Mrs Wcodward, Heathcote Mrs Comerford, Prebbieton Mrs Button, Lichfirld Btreet Mrs J. Ware Mrs Vincent Mr Darlow, Geraldine Mr Waghorn, Little Akaloa Mr Griffin Heathcote Mrs O. T. Cooper, Creyke Street Mr Gorton, Kyle School Mr J. M. Brodic, Amberley Mr James Low, fctyx Mr Lindsay, Bootoiaker, Wellington Mr A. Simpson, Kiiapol Mr Barter, Templeton Mr B. Whit*, Akaroa Mrs John Hall, Sydenham Mra Hine?, Snmner Road Mr Qeo, Hart, '• Press " Mr T. W, Adams, Norwood Mrs Bridges, Manchester Street Hra AUington,Leeßton Mrs Garland, Wellington Mrs J. P. Cooper, 132 Victoria Street Mrs Candy, Hakwell Mrs Candy, 48 Armagh Street Mra Qeo. Bis, Akaloa Mrs McDowall, Bakaia Mrs Goldsmith, lrwell Mrs H. Overton, lrwell Mrs Fnrzs, Dunsnndel Mra Lowry, Killinchy Mr* SandersTi, Killinshy Mrs Stack house. Killinehy Mrs Bpcnca, Killinchy Mra Walker, Selwyn Mrs U McGregor, Belwyn Mrs A. Cunningham, Dnnsandel Mrs Geo. Shrat, Dansandel Mra Keily, Springßton Mrs Wm. Sheat, Greendale Mr Baxter, Southbridge Mr,H. Pannett, Bpiingston Mr John Todd, Lincoln Mr Sharp, Lincoln Mr Pauljrer, Irvrell Mr Thonms Yarr, Gfoenpflrk Mr Bumphries, Batcber, Kaiapoi Mr W, Bnrnip, Hotel, Kaiapoi Mr Bckereley, Kaiapoi Mr R* Chapman, Fernside, Rangiora And 71 9 others. I\ FERRIMAN, SOLE AGENT ASHBURTON



FERRIMAN'S MARYBLLOUS STEAM WASHER. STILL TRIUMPHANT. TTT HAT TH~DEAN SAYS :- ( J>)/ of Testimonial.) Hie Dearery, hrietchureb, May Brd, 1887. I bnvo much pleasure m stating tW. oce of Messrs G. Barrell and Co.'a Patent Washing Machine's has been m use m my honee for two months and a half, and gives entire satisfac- tion. HENRY JACOBS, Dean of Christchurch. THE DOCTOa ENDORSE?. In reply to yonr card, wo find the Washer a mOBt useful and labor- caving machine- There ia nothing equal to it m the washing line. It is all yen claim for it, and onr women folks would not be without it. Even" a delicat* female cm do a large wnsbing m ha'f a day. I cannot speak tco Liyhly ol it. Mfs Dr. HIOKEY. THE FARMER SUPPORTS. To Mr Ferriman, At hburton . l;enr 6-ir, — In reply to your reqnest re Meesre Barrell and Co/s Bteara Patent Waah- ing Machines my wife requests me to Btate tbat tne n>a<-hine we got from yon la ft perfect encceßS. The work tbat usually takes from eight to nine hoora to accomplish Is now dofte m two hours and a half. The work is done well, with very little labor.— Yours respect- folly. B. B. OH A. I'M AN, ABhburton. THE SCHOOLMASTER TEACHES. Eeafield, June lat, 1887; Mr F. Feniman, Ashbutton. 6ir,— l have much pleasure m stating that Bpnell's Steam Family Weehing Machine haß given us complete satisfaction. The machine is especially ueeful to thoße who conld not ttherwisa do the washing tbemselycß ,• it saves much labor and "P""^ 1 jWg^fc,.. THE MECHANIC SEES. aehbuiton, Jane Mb, 1887. Mr Ferriman, Dear Sir,— t was for a long time a eceptic as records the capabilities of your Washing Machines. I am now thoroughly convinced tbat they do what you claim for th m. Iho construction of the machine as regards com- pactness and convenience is all that can be d e sired.-Yours faithfully, jamb 3 THE LATJISDRF.SB GROWB WE&LTHY WITH. Ashburton, March 29*h, 1887. Mr Ferriman, The Woaher I got from you leaves my clothes a bemtlful white color, ia fact they ar* much whiter than 1 could not them by hand, and takeß the dirt from thcm thoro S.^&,V , And each member of the human family that can poEßcsa one join »nd eond up one nniveisnlßhontGipraiao, O praise Feriiman's Marvellous Washer. Listen, listen, can't you hear the evening oborns frcm the undesigned echoing how their work ia done. Bead the following Ji6t of names:— Mm Herbert, Senfield Mr M. Bruce, Seafield Mr Collißon, Besfield Mr D. Roas,L*uriaton MrG T. Marriott, Aahburton Mr 1. Olaridpe, Asbburton Mr W. Charlton, Ashburton Mr Bradbory, Aahburton Mr H; Hudson, Elgin Mr J. Lloyd, Newronda Mr E. Thomas, Wakanui Mr A. Frisby, ABhburton Forks Mr *>. Chapman, Willowby Mr G Gr cc, Willowby Mr J. Williams, Willowby Mr J. Heam, Baling Mr A. McL«od, TltiwaU Mr Wt Andetßon, Flemington Mr C. 0. Pooks, Alford Foreat Boad Mr Peter Lownie, Wakanui Mr William Brow ne, Wakanui Mr J. Johnston*, Trevorton Mr Chares Ward, Aahburton Mr William BayliES, ABhbutton Mr Charles Fowke, Aehburton Mr Andrew Dawson. Wa'erton lit John Small, Wbeatstorie Mr J. BE. Carlton, Mount Qomers Mr J. Tucker, Ashbnrtbn- Mr T. U. Jones, Ashburton Mr Bojcraft, ltakait Mr Button, Methven .ri'rMnginniß, Methvcn Mr L i/ 1 . Androwes, Aehb-trion Mr B. Lowe. WMo*by MrJ. W. Silcock, A«hburfon Mr J. Canning, Ashbarton Mr J. Kingsbury, Chertaey Mr McAnnally, Kyle Mr J. Piimmer, liakaia Mr J. WUet ler, Willowby Mr J. Osbom9, Willowby Mr J. Dunn, Flemington Mrs JMeyill, Asbbarton Mr J. Doyle, Bnapuna Mr A. Gibeon, Teraaka Mr J. Crowe, Temuka Mr J. Mcßae, Central Hotel Mr B. Baker, ABhbnrton Mrs Hellens, Ashburton Mr J, Harris, Ashbnrton Mr P. Fawcett, ABhburton Mr P. Weldon, Ashburton Forks Mr T. E. Mcßae, Alford Forest Mr R. Patton, Methvcn Mr Granger, Cairnbrae Mr Qardar, Methren Mr Frampfcon, Willowby Mr McMillan, Mnthvea Mr E. Thomas Methvcn MrJ Keir, ABhbutton Mr Wills, Bpringstcn Mr Baker, Sydenham Mrs Durham, Lyttelton Mr Marquet, Woolaton Mr A. Lawrence, St. AlbaLß M# Arthur Parnell, Gub irne Mr G. Brown, CbriHtc^urch MrsW. P'lliett, Ch.istchurch Mr Alpe, St. Albans Mr Hulktt, Avonville Mr O'Ooiior. M.H.R , Wes'porb Mr Patrick, Christcbtnch Mi H, Bennett, Littlo AJ^aloa ~^ Mr Tomer, Rakaia Mr Monßon. Chtittcburch Mr Harley,?Opawa Mr McLaren. Bankßido Mr Orr, Woolflton Mr Wittce, Tui Tapu Mr Burke, Halewell Mr BenniDgtin, O^rietchurch Mr Dyer, Otira Gorgfi Mr Robert Cooper, sc, Albivns Mrs Pope, Lyttelton Mr Fartnell, Rakaia Mr Hibbs.Methven Mrs flale*, ChrietcharcU Mr Bcdden, Cbrietchnrch Mr Collins, Avonside Mr Mar tan, Rangiora Mrs Wilmott. Ferry Rsad Mr Pa-ttons, Kaikoura Mr I beyne. Akaroa Mr W. H. Twiggs, Ohtistohutob Mr Cham be' lain, Elleßmero ° Mr Woodham, Woolston Mr North, Christchurch Mr R. A. Gill, Sydenham Mr B. J. Lane, Chrißtoburch. Bargeant Hallett, Christchurch Mr Thomas Gates, Southbridga Mr Hidkmcnt, Ohrhtchurcb. Mr John Croea, Bydi nhatn Mr Moote, Chris tchurch Mr Thornton, Chriatchurch Mr Thomas Isimmo, Springfield M' esre Wilkins and Field, Nelson Mr Eudd,Bydonnim Mr John Bone, Brooksido Mr Oaborno. Tai Tapu Mib All&n, Dunsnndel Mr Echbere, Melbourne Mr Speirs, Invercargill Mrs Hedworbb, Obristchurch Mr Mackintosh, Bingßland Mr Pannett, Lincoln Mr Clark, Rakaia Rev Mr Philips, Burnham Mr Ronndtree, dpreydon Mr George Baker, Gr«cnpatk Mr Simpson;, Kaiapoi Mr JMatthew Barnett, Tai Tapu Mr C. J. Itrr. Chriatchurch Mr Mackintosh, Oaristchurch Mr Farra, Dunedin Mr Scan'an, Newcastle, New South Wale* Mrs Htowart, Linwood Mr Rn soil, Sydenham Mr Jacobßon, Akaroa Mr T. S. Mannering, Fernside Mr Anpon, Wainni MrH. Black, Rakaia Mr Woodberrv, Soathbiidge Mr Pannel, Christchnrch Mib St Dean, ChrintchurcU Mr Thomas, Sydenham Mr Ritchie, Opawa Mr D. Wilson, Dunsandel Veiy Rev Jacobs, Df an of Christchurch Mr ti. Duffield, Chriatchurch Mr G Jackßon, Christchurcii Mr Harrow, Sydenhnm Mr Adcock, Ohrietchvuch Mr McGill, Ferry Roud Mr G Burnet, Aldington Mra Peter Will?, Graenpark Mr Dellow. Gfreenpark Mrs Cox, Fendaltown Mrs Lindsay, Ly Helton Mr Beikely, Christchurch Mr \V- Barri^oo, Feroei^o



AND CABINETMAKERS, UPHOLSTEREBS, AND GE^ERAL FDRNITUBE MAKERS. TTAVE token those Cenfral and Con- ll venient Premises m Tancred Ftreet, opposite Union Bank (late Jno. Meech), and will carry on the abovo busines.93B 111 til Branch 08. Furniture Re-covored, Polished, and re- paired promptly, and at very reasonable terms. VENETIAN BLINDS MADE TO ORDER. -5 34 TRY KIBKPATRICK'S NEW SEASON'S JAM. SPECIAL NOTICE. T^IRKPATRICK'S NEW SEASON'S JLV. JAM is made from NELSON GROWN FRUIT, and boiled within a few hours after the fruit has boon gathered. It thus retains most of the natural flavor of the freeh fruit. KIBKPATBICK'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 bo sold at any price, but ASK for KIRKPATBICK'a NEW SEASON JAM, and see that you get it. TB« BEST 18 ALWAYB TBE OHEAPEBT. Kirkpatrick'e New; Season <f;am i the best. CAUTION None ia genuine unl«s» our name ia »t»Toped on each tin, * and has our ibfj/atered TraV* Mark "Lord Nelson' e$ he label. S,Kirkpatrick&Co. MAWTJFACTUREBS, Eiacw nz.



MBB MANHIRE, SADNDERS' BOILDINQS, ■HANOY GOODS of all deßcriptlons. J} Aprons, Ladies' and Children's Clothing m variety on Sale and Patterns or Inspection. Note the addrefs— SAUINDBRB' BUILDINGS, Opposite Railway Station. O*| ft £^— Four-roomed House and Sec- X/X/wO tlon, near the Wakanul rotd for sale at the low price cf £125. Only £10 cash required, balance by intttimentp, interest at 8 per cent. £s the owner is ] determined to sell, this is a favorable opportuoity for a working man acquiring * freehold property. For full particulars apply to T. BULLOCK. THE BULLI DISASTER. PERSONS not subscribing towards this urgently required Fond through any local Committee m their own locali- tler, or m any ether way more desirable ♦0 themselves, can do so by addressing their kind contributions either to the Central Committee m Sydrey, the Branch Committee at Bulli (eight miles from WoIIoDgone), or to W. J. POULTER, M»yor of WolloDgong, A. A. TURNER, Police Magistrate, Joint Teeasuribs, Wollongong Branch, BolH Relief Fund. Town Hall, Wollongong. N.8.W., April 6th, 1887. TO THE LADIES OF ASB BURTON DISTRICT. MISS MORRISON (Late with Messrs Friedlander Bros and Mrfl. O. £egere)and MISS 'HOLLOWAY (For a considerable term with Mr mm Hobday and Co., of Ohrlatdhmcb) HAVE, at the rtqneet of numerous patrons, decided upon entering Into builneM as DRESSMAKERS, etc., and witn this object have taken premises In TANCRED STREET, opposite Mr Chapman's, painter. All orders received will be promptly executed onder our personal supervision, which will be a sufficient guarantee th»t Fit, Finish and Fashion will be all that could be desired. Charges specially arranged to meet the Approval of customers. 'JVrtnc — Prompt wpott execution of orders. MISSES MORRISON & HOLLOWAY, DRESSMAKERS, &c, TANOBED STREET, ASBBURTON, Opposite Mr Onapman'e, Painter. 4 320 Trees Trees' Trees NOTICE TO PLANTERS. THE undersigned bega to call the attention of farmers, settlers and others to hU extensive etook of FRUIT AND FOREST TREES, among which «m about 3.0C0.C00 Forest Treei, Incla- ding 200,000 Cupreiius Macrocarpa, one and two years old; 200, C00 Pinu* Inslfz- n!», one and two years old ; 100,000 Plnus Larleio; 3C0.000 Silver Birob; 10,000 Pinus Auitriaca; all other kinds m proportion. All kinds of Cabbage Plants on sale, and a few tfcooi&nda of Ttry early Strawberry Plants. N.B. — AH otdert by post, or otherv'm, shall iseelTf my belt attention. JAMES PORTER, CLIFTON NURSERY, AJleoton, A»bb«rtoo ; r&8



ITIHE PREMIER ; COLONIAL COMPANY OAHTERBUPV BRANCH. ESTA*U?"ED 1859. t 1000.00 ''/'."if/rr? ''/"»/(.' Y of Sf/i?fiF"r'nc.9.f FIRE AND MARINE RISKS, ALSO RISKS ON GROWING CROPS ACCEPTED AT THE LOW} ST CURRENT RATKS, George Jameson AGENT ABP BURTON.



Victoria House. IN Coneequenco of Eequis'to Alterations to Fremieee, which will affoid greater ftcilitir s for conducting our rapidly increasing business, it baa becij found neccßßary to Greatly Reduce our Stock within the next few weeks. largo end liberal Reductions are now cnade m every Department. Holders of QlaßSwate Gift Coupons are requested to preeent the same as early a convenient to enable the (lift Distribution to be satisfactorily closed . DIMANT & COE, GENERAL DRAPER^ OLOIHIERS, &c, East and. Tancred strcetp, Ashburtoo. A r Jo Meet the Times. W. DAVIS, Cabinetmaker, &c. INTENDS to SELL FURNITURE of all kinds at Prices NEVER BEFORE I BEARD OP. Note the Addbebs— FURNITURE MANUFACTORY, EAST STBEET SOUTH, ASHBTJRTOy. , „ ALBEET KOBEETS ~" IS A CASH PURCHAbER OF Wheat, Oats, and other Farm Produce. Offers STORAGE FACILITIES on Advantageous Terms. Has for Sale, — GOLDEN TARES, CAPE BARLEY, PLOUGH BIURES (all; sizes). fEED VIIFAT, CAT B, PAPLJY, CIXHEBF, CCCKSFOOT, BYEGR RAPE SEED, CORN SACKS, SEAMING TWINE, COOPER'S SHEEP DIP, Acknowledged £to bo TEE BEST IN THE MAEKET.