INTERPROVINCIAL NEWS

Auckland. September 27. . The child, whose dead bedy waß found yesterday, proves to have lived, death re suiting from hemorrhage. Mary O'Connor, a young woimn employed aa cook at the Thistle Hotel, 1b the alleged mother of the child. She was arrested to-day, and removed to the Hospital. An inqueßt was opened and adjourned after hearing the medical evidence. Grbymotjtk, September 27 It b reported here tbat a London Syndicate has undertaken to build a rail way connecting Point Elizabeth and Coal Creek with Grey mouth.

SIR R. STOUT'S DEFEAT.

Dunedik, September 27. Sir Bobert Stoat had the offer of at least five Beats today, but be adheres to hi* determination Dot to enter into public life again. Dr Fitcbett addressed to him, the following letter, and received the accompanying reply : Dunedin, September 27. Mr dear Sir Robert. — The pleasure and the worth of my own victory is nearly darkened by your defeat. I eald at the hnitinge that I would rather lose my own eleotion than ice yon lose yours. lhia morning I confored with some of my frincipal (pappotters, and suggested that ihonld offer to resign m your favor. They heartily con car red, feeling as 1 do that yonz ftbienoe from tbe House m the present jnnotion of effalrs is nothing Ibbb than 6 Colonial calamity. I am satisfied that the electors of Donedin Central will cordially appro^ c of my action, and that if yon accept my offer you will be re turned without opposition. The country can well spare me, but cannot spare you. I have, etc., £ cr Frsd Fitchett. Hon Sir Robert Stoat. Danedin, 27th September. My Dear Piichett,— How can I ade quately express tny thanks to you and the others who have kindly offered to resign m my favor. I can assure you I shall never forget it as long ac memory endures. I hare, however, reßolved Dot to accept any seat. You are youDg and jnst enter ing the political arena, and you mnat be earefnl of your future. If I can assist yon In any way, do not fail to ask me No, you must Hot think of resigning, I cannot aooept any- such offar, but the faot that SUoh was made shall be treasured by Tours, very truly, Robert Stoct. Antfrober of gentlemen assembled m the Chamber of Commerce m the after noon, when a moticn wan carried that those present form themselves into a com mittee to proceed to get up a monster petition asking Sir E. Stout to reconsider his decision. Neisok, September 27. The great excitement whloh prevailed yesterday m respect to the election has given place to-day to a feeling of general regret and deprafsioo, consequent on the report that Sir B. Stont la not returned. Mr John Kerr, who was elected for Motneka by a substantial* majority, tele graphed today BBklng whether Sir Bobert would accept his seat, but be has received ii reply as follows :— " First oongratula tlon on yonr socoess ; second, many thanks to Nelson people and to yourself, bat I will not accept any otber Beat."

THE HESSIAN FLY.

Barely a year haa elapsed since the first" appearance of the Hessian fly m England At that time it wbb hoped that it wonld Bot establish itself, hut come BDd go, like other periodical pests, without leaving any mischief m its train. That hope has proved altogether illußory. Scarcely a ireek" elapses without hearing of the unwelcome presence of the pest i& widely separated localities, and there can be no longer, unfortunately, any doubt that the Hessian fly has become naturalised m these islands; The question for farmers now is, kow beat to minimise the evil. The most competent judges, Miss Ormerod and Mr Whitehead among the number, cannot suggest any remedy, with the exception of the introduction of certain parasites, which are -its natural enemies. Moßt of the varieties of wheat, barley and rye are the prey of the fly, but, strange to aay, there is no record of oats having beefl attacked m any conntry. Poor land, it Eeems, is Always the first to suffer from tho insect, And dry seasons are rather prejudicial to it than otherwise. Soils well drepsed with manure have been known to check the ravages of the Hessian fly, but the remedy Is costly and troublesome, ai,d might m this country prove ineffectual. Cacada, formerly one of the chief habitats of the scourge, ia now almost free from its ravages, and the same may be Baid of many portions of the United States. The Hessian fly has, however, made a home for itself m England, and only extreme precautions will prevent this insect Bcourgo from extending itself to the celonies of Australasia.

A NICE LITTLE ROMANCE

lha Melbourne correspondent of the 11 Sydney Mail" says that the final chapter of a pretty little romance was written, or rather enacted, In the neighborhood of that oily about tea days ago. A friend of Dine, somewhat advanced m years, a widower, and the father of two grown-up children, lives elegantly m one of the suburbs. Of bis three servants, the one who OBually waited at dinner had often attracted my attention by her pleasing face, her small white hands, her easy and graceful carriage, and the-softness of bar Toioe. . She had, m fact, the unmis takable accent of a lady, and always aeemed tp.me to be ont of place when changing plates and removing dishes— so that one could not help treating her with more than oommon oonrceey. So did my host's eldest son, who fell head over ears In love with the pretty waiting-maid, and was sent away to his father's station for the purpose of curing him of his grand passion. It did nothing of the sort, how ever ; and while the high-minded girl re fused to correspond with him, on account cf hiß father's displeasure, she was anything but indifferent to the aon'a admiration and attentions. Finally she was dismissed, and I had almost forgotten the circum stances until I was invited to a wedding m which these two y< ung people sustained the principal characters. The young lady, it seems, was very well connected m England ; but, being an orphan, had been brought up by an aged grandmother, whose temper was bo morose and whose conduct was so tyrannical that her grand daughter resolved, upon renouncing what . eTer expectations elie might entertain of inheriting the old lady's wealth, which was not inconsideiable, and upon leading a life of independence and sclf-reliaDce m Australia. She first of all accepted a situation as governess ; but believing domestic service m a good household to be greatly preferable, elie went out as a hoosemaid, and m that capacity entered the family which has just welcomed her as one of themselves. By the death of her grandmother she inherited the bulk of the old lady's fortune, and I must say I have rarely seen a bride more attractive, graceful, and dignified than the wife of my old friend's fortunate and happy son.

AQUATICS.

j Wellington, September 27. Hfarn, Ttholcavesfcr Sydney inJfovetn ber, will b« pccompanled by a coach.. prob&bly Buvns, custodian of the Star Boating Club ehed. The Now Za'and champion has two boat* of hfs own, both I made by Swaddle and Winship, of N6vr oaatle-on-Tyru-, which he proposes taking ecross with him, but it is hia intention to row the race m a skiff, to be built cither by Donnelly and Sullivan, of Sydney, or come other well-known firms there Had time permitted a boat wou'd have been ordered from Horns.

THE NATIVE PERJURY CASE.

Auckland, September 27. The hearing of the famous perjury cases against the five native witnesses m the rape cas6 against Wright terminated to-day at the tupreme Court. Mr Dufaur, counsel for the defence, has protested against Judge Ward hearing these cases, as the latter had ordered the arrest of the prisoners, and to-day when Hariata, the second of the prisoners, was brought up Mr Dufbur intimated that as all his appeals for postponement of trials till next sessions bad been disregarded he and Mr O'Meagher, the other counsel for tho defence, had agreed that they would not call witnesses or cross-examine witnesses for the prosecution, as it was intended to bring the matter before Parliament, and they would retire from the Court. His Honor briefly rejoined that their clients would not suffer. The case then pro ceeded, and Batiata was discharged, to come up for fentence when called on. Marat a was also discharged on the same terms.

HOW TO MAKE PRIME BUTTER.

The following articie waa contributed to the " New Zealand Farmer "— While entering upon this subject, no necessity arises for discussing the impor tant points of dairy appointments, <r cleanliness, age of cream, temperature, rotation of churn, etc., but simply the treatment of the cream m the churn, Commencing, therefore, with the churu, not mote than half full of cream, turn away patienHy oiitll the cream begins <o thicken, then watch with the greates' care until the appearance of coarse porridge presents itself ; then revolve gently, until the very first eight of milk appears, then etop or your butter is ruined. Pour m half a bucket nl of the purest and coldest water obtainable, and— away gees ail ai^n of buMer bo patiently worked for Replace the lid and work away rapidly, end probably In about five minutes the cream again begins t>> thicken. Itnmed'ately pour m the remaining ha f mckettol or Tater, or as much more as will float the batter without raising it too near the top of the churn, and turn as before. Sgod aa thickening again beginß, churn gently until those pure eolid, golden grains of butter congregate upon the aorface. New the batter is obtained m its pura and aiuple state — butter absolutely, and nothing else Take the milk-strainer, after bting scalded, and cooled m cold water, place it on a locket ; remove the churn plug, and away go butterruj k and water, accompanied by lots of grains so fine as to appear almost a solid mass. HaviDg coaxed out all the water possible, without the least pressure upon the grains of butter, knock thoae caught m the strainer into the churn again, and pour In another bucketful or more of water m a stream (a watering cen is best), giving as much fall as possible, thus ecattering the grains, and displacing them from the bottom of the churn. If required foruae, pat away the buttermilk, and, m a few hours, the water rises to the top and may be lad ed off, the buttermilk remaining. Gently bat thoroughly rouse the grains into activity ; btiug careful never to produce congelation, pour off through strainer as before, and bo continue until the water returns pure as it went m. If this ia successfully managed the grains remain separate to the last, and the most petfect results obtainable are the reward. Now have a bucketful of brine strong enough to float en egg, made of the beat dairy salt, and pour with violence upon the butter, having first strained the brlce through a double thickness of butter cloth. Agitate until a'l is efl at, remove dashers, and leave to soak twelve or twenty-four hours, as convenient. Now, many articles have appeared n tbe "Ftrmer" relating to granular but er at) d moat adviie that the batter be not woi ked. This cannot be, for a large percentage of brine remains among the grains of butter consequently for eating this is unpleasant and bsßides it is unfair to the purchaser If the butter is to be packed away for a time and worked before selling, this is advisable, for the more perfect the grfein the better its keeping qualities. But if for immediate use, gather tho grains to gether m a ball with the hands and Fqneeze vrell, then work with pata just sufficient to expel thn brine, which comes off perfectly clear. The " Farmer " tells us of machines now m use for clearing the butter of moisture, leaving tha graliiß unharmed, but the only gatiafaction poor farmers oan obtain from such machines is that of being able to keep themselves poßtei op m the advance of butter- making by reading of them. Should the butter stick to the handg when gathering it, repeat tbe process of washing them m hot and oold water. Should it be con sidered necessary to add moro salt, use the very beat dairy salt, which should have been previously puanded m a mortar, acd of course recollect that the butter ia already salted sufficiency for delicate palates, and will require comparatively little more. Be liberal with buttercloth and cover each pound completely, b trail the brine m whioh the grains soaked into a clean jar or keg, and put away for next charninx ; being careful not to re tarn the laet half pirt into your batter Buch being all a little sedimentary. It may be used many times with an oc casional addition of eait. If the batter is to be packed away make brine same as advised above, only of good common salt, and Btrained through doable thickness of bultercloth. tee that tho batter is kept perfectly covered by being forced down mechanically. I have batter now pro pared thus, eevbn months old, perfectly pare and sweet, only it has been kept uni formly m a very cool place. 1 wish thla article could reach tho3f) farmers who are content to spoil their butter after the manner of their grand mothers, but it won t, fir Bach never read, or reading don't apply. They continue to mix their impuie batter-milk with the butter, and scoop the horrid white roftßs out of the churn, mess it about to drive the milk ont, which no process could do completely — and then commit the additional vandalism of colouring it up with some other mess, over-eat It to obviate the other noxious flavours, send it to market, and remain happy m ignorance, There la no doubt considerable trouble required to procure butter by thia method, but those ambitious to excel do not regard Booh care a trouble, considering tho re sults a sufficient recompense.

THE FRONTIER TROUBLE

GREAT EXCITEMENT.

I Pbuters Telegiums— Copyright) London. September 26. Great excitement prevails on the French frontier over the shooting of the game keeper and wounding of the French officer. Surgeons declare that the wounds were caused by military rifle bullets.

CHINESE IN VICTORIA

The oonforence of deletes from the vaiions trade societies of Victoria called at the it stance of the furniture trades to consider tbe Olnneao question, met lately at the Trades Hall Melbourne. A num ber of partioulara with regard to ths naturalis too of the Chinese were Bub mi'ted. Tho official records for the last 12 years showed that an immense increase had taken placo In the number of Chinese to whom naturalisation papers had been issued. During the years from 1875 to 1880 the numbers were insignißoant, vary tug from 4 to 12 por annum. But In 1831, whon the provisions of the Chinese Immigration Aot of the preceding year oecarae known; a considerable increase took place, 42 being naturalised during that year. Still more marked was thu increase shown by the figures for the years 1882, 1833, and 1884 which gave 'he number of Chinese who became British subjects m Victoria during those periods as 317, 593, and 601 respectively, while la 1885 a total of no fewer than 1257 was reached. For the 18 momhs fcum January, 1886, to June, 1887, tbe Chinese population m Victoria was in creased by 1831 ; naturalisation papers were loaned to 1661 of tb. ae, onJ enly 103 paid the poll tax. Some discussion fo' owed but no resolutions were passed Thn conference will matt again.

STRANGE UTILIZATION OF ADVERSITY.

The French are discussing a question m London. A Frenchman m Loiuon, from thb frequent pawning of his watch, learned that pawnbrokers test the watch by touching an acid to the knob. Fe in herited 15,000 franco and immediately went to Geneva, where ho ordered 200 watches, tho cases of copper, heavily gilt, and the knobs of pure gold , They c-OBt him 40. franca each. lie went to London and m a few days pawned the 200 watches. The pawnbrokers tested the knoba and advanced him 7U francs on each, a &am of 30 francs over the cost. Then he walked about the streets and dropped the pawn tickets here and there, and the persons who found them, all being dishonest, went next day and redeemed the watches. Thus the pawnbrokers ,OBt nothing and tho dishonest finders of the tickets paid 70 irancs for 40 franc watches. As oaly the dishonest persons who found the tickets were victimized, the French moraliste are uncertain whether to con demn the shrewd operator as a swindler.

INEBRIETY AND INEBRIATE HOSPITALS IN AMERICA

One cf the moat interesting papers presented to the JUecent OolonSal and In .ernational Congress on Inebriety was a contribution by Dt T. C. Orothers, read by that gentleman at a reception tendered to him and his American colleagues, Ura Joseph Parrlsh, T. L. Wright, and E. P. Thwing by the Society for the study of Inebriety. Dr Crothera traced the origin of the American recognition of inebriety as a dlaeaae to Dr Benjamin Rush, and the firßt practical application of treatment m a epeoial home to Dr J . E. Turner, of Maine. Thero are now fifty different hospitals for inebriates m America, wilh over 1000 patients, besides aboat a 1000 under treatment iv private families and other surroundings. Most of these ca3es hrve been received after every other method of dealing with them had been tried and had failed, and m moet of (hem ibe disease had existed for from five to thirty years. Yet the experience of the few acientifiQ hospitals had beeu v»ry encouraging. In fully 3000 oases, thirty five per cent of those who had remained under treatment at least one year had been permanently reatored. Dr Crothera dilated on the marked Intensity of inebriety m America ajs compared with England, ascrlbiug this to the greater intensity of nervous function. He exposod the hoi townees of the pretensions of so called •'onrea" and "antidotes," and instated on the need for a special study of the ptcuiaxitieß of each case, and for strictly scientific treatment. In a paper read to the Ohicago Medical Association he haa related cabob illustrative of inebriate automatism, during which eoraaambulibtic like intervals the inebriate was clearly mentally irresponsible. — '• British Medi cal Journal."

FRUIT IN SUMMER.

la spite of the cold winds which pre vailed during Apiil and May, the fruit orop thus far has been fairly abundant, and we are not without signs of a moderate rainfall, which ought to en&ure for the season at least an average yield. That thii is m itself a fortunate circumatanoe it Is needless to oeaert, and it surely Implies aloj g with much advantage a con* siderable riak to the pablio health. Let It not be thought that we seek to dis parage the value of fruit as an article of diet. If ripe and sound, there is every reason that the great majjrlty of people shouid pactftke of it ir-iely. Though persons of markedly {/only o: rheumatic temperament require tj be acmewhat sparing m ita Use, and othe.b w.tu a dye loterlc tendency much na^re ao, while diabetics muefc regard It, m moat of ita fo-ma as a forbidden daiaty ; still iti general utility ao a stimulant tv digestion, a light food, and an aid to the regular action of the bowels, ia beyond question. In order lo reap the full benefit of its •use, however, onu i.r two facts muat be kept m view. Wo inu&t remember th t m <eh depends upon hs kind and everything upon its quality. Thua ika hopeful stimulation afforded to the mucouß membrane cf the Btomach by subacld fruits may ba tamed to good account, when the appetite 1b jaded, as m some atonic cases of dyapepia. The same slight acidify is valuable m cases of chronic constipation, and acts partly by its chemical attraction for the intestinal juice, and partly as a stimulant of intestinal oontraotion. Other kinds of fruit, again— such as the, banana, which abounds m starch— have a distinct, nutritive value. The same is true of nute, m virtue of the albumen, fat, and starch which they contain, but here the question of digestibility comes m, and it cannot be said to have found m the case of man a completely satisfactory solution. A* regards quality, the oardinal proper ties of ripenees and soundness cannot be too strongly insisted on. Fruit which is still unripe 1b practically a chemical irrl tant, and m its degree a poison. That which ia passing the stage of ripeness 1b likewise am irritant, and owes its effects to the chemical products of decay or the germ poison of putrefaction. The ques tion of the treatment of such effects need not now occupy up, but enough has been said to remind our renders that some degree of care Is needful of the fruit harvest, and that with due oare they have nothing to fear. — " lancet "

TINWALD LIVE STOCK MARKET

Mr E G. Staveley (for the New Zea land Loan and Mercantile Agency Com pany. Limited) reports of Tinwald sale ou 27th inßtant:— About 2000 cheep and fair number of oattle formed the day's supply. The attendance wbb only moder ate, and the aaie dull throughout. Fat crossbred ewea made 8s 9d ; merino ewea, m lamb, 63 41 ; aged crossbrad owes, 5a 9d : twotooth halfbred wethers, m forward condition, 8i 9d j two and four, tooth halfbred ewes, m lamb, 10j Id ; fair long wcol hoggets, 7s lOd ; good quality fat cews made £6 10a ; and fifteen months steers, 36 6d.

Father is Getting Well.

" My daughters say: " How muoh better father is ainoe he used Hop Bitters." " He is getting well after his long Buffer ing from a disease deolared incurable." "And we are so glad that he ueedyour Bittera."—A Lady of TJtioß, N.Y. I Write This Token of the great appreciation I have of your Hop • • * Bitters. I was afflicted With inflammatory rheumatism I! 1 Seven years, and no medicine teemed to do me sny Good ! ! ! Until I Uried two bottles of your Hop Bittera, and to my surprise I am as well to-day as ever I was. I hope '* Y"u may have abundant success " In th's great and " Va'nabli) medicine: Anyone • • wishing to know mere* about my cure ? Can learn by addressing me, E.M. Williams. 1103 16th street, Wash. D C I Consider Your Remedy tbe best m existence For Indigestion, kidney — Complaint. " And nervous debility. I have jußt' Returned " From tho south m a fruitless search for health, and find tbat your Bitters are doing me more 4 Good! Than anything else. A month ago I was fc extremelv 11 Emaciated Ml" And scarcely able to walk. Now I am Gaining strength ! and " Flesh 1" And hardly a day passes but what lam complimented on my improved appearance and it is all duo to Hop Bittera! J. Wickliffe Johnson. — Wilmington, Bel.

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Prosecute the Swindlers! If when you call for Amerioan Hop Bittera {see green twig of Hops on the white label and Dr Sonle's name blorvn m the bottle), the ] vendor hands out anything but American Hop Bitters refuse it and shun the vendor as you would a viper; and if he baa taken your money for anything else indict him for the fraud and sue him for damages for the swindle and we will pay ycu liberally for the convio- ion. 1



Public Notices. PaKT; ■BßSillf i^OTLUii. HC. CHAF^UIOAD has great plea- Bure m m imaiing to the Public of /•shburfon ard surrounding districts that he has arimittud Edwin G Craighead into partnership with him, and that the tnmnesa wiil.Jor the future be carried on uvular the style or firm of H and i!i, Craighead. DEFERRING to the above, H. and E. \\) Cra^ghrar beg to announce to the Public of Ashturtmi and surrounding districts that they have just lately received ft large assortment of English and Colonial Tweeds, Worsted Coatings, &c, suitable for the present Season, and hope by strict attention to business, first-class fit and vorkmanship, to merit a continuance of iliat "patronage so liberally bestowed upon «aeir predecessors. H. & E. CRAIGHEAD, Tailors, 6 2 Tanored street, Ashbarton, WAN TED KNOWN.— -That JAMES BAKfcR has returned to Ash- burton and opened a Cabinet Factory and Showrooms m his own premises, Havolock street, opposite Harrison's Auction Mart. J.B. having a thorough knowledge of the trade is m a position to . execute all orders entrusted to his care. By strict attention and moderate chargea he will endeavor to merit a share of public patronage. Second-hand Fuknitdre Bought, Sold, or Exchanged. George Jameson — — ~ CLOVER SEEDS JUST landed, ex steamer " Kaikoura, 1 % my first shipment for the season of BED CLOYEE, COW GRASS, WHITE CLOYEE, AKD ALSYEE. These Seeds have been carefully selected Hid are the best obtainable. I HAVE ALSO IN STOCK— Machine-dressed Eyegraes and Cocks 1 foot, also Linseed, Peae, Barley, Oats Wheat, Potatoes, and all kinds of bTATION AND FARM STORES. George Jameson, . ASHBUBTON. .;: H. Matson and Co. STORAGE. STORAGE. STORAGE. TT7E HAVE ROOM FOR A L£Bt* * VV QUANTITY OF GRAIN; NO VERM IN. r H. MATSOJST & CO., ASHBU.L TON. ABE CASH' fUBCHASEJ? ov Wheat Oats Barley ' \'-'y Byegiass' ': ■ H. MATSOT & CO., SBBCR N T. Bullock. nnHRFE-Roomed Cottages near the €fas X Works to let at a low rental. T. BOLLOCK. * TINWALD. mO LET, at a low rental, a 3-Boomed X Cottage, near Mr Shearers, Machinist, Apply to T. BULLOCK. 1 AA ACRE S to Let for 3 Years, beinj? X\J\J Rural Section 27196, situated about li miles from the County fc'aleyards, on the Main South Road. At present it is m Grass principally surface sown. — Apply to T. BULLOCK. MONEY TO LEND on approved First-clasß Free- hold krecuritieß m fuma to suit Bor- rowers at Lowest Current Rate of Interest, —Apply to T. BULLOCK . TO LET— Cottage at the corner » Moore and WilHam Streets, T.S. 338. Rent, 4a per week.— Apply to T. BULLOCK. "pUILDING SITE near the Woollen J) Factory For Sale, being Lot 47, con- taining more thau 1 acre, fronting Alferd Forest Road, and next to Mr Wlldamith ' B property. A largo proportion of the money can remaiu on interest at 6 pet cent, per annum.—- Apply to T. BULLOCK. TO LET or for sale a Farm of 233 ac near Waterton, Loagbeach Roa Board District. There is a dwelling, housa of 6 rooms erected on the propert , also Oranary, Stable, &c. Apply to [ T. BULLOQK. J FOR SALE. t T\OUBLE-SEATED American Waggon, Apply to T. BULLOCK. TAOR SALE,— Central Site, being pat JJ of TS 177, contaiuiag One-eighth t of au Acre, haviug a frontage of 33 fee ) on Burnett Street, and adjoining the 3 «'Mai Office. Very liberal terms o f r payine .■ will be accepted.— Apply to r T. BULLOCK, TINWALD. """"" npO LET — A Fonr-rccmed House with JL Shop, adjoining Mr Heseltine'B.prc- perty, aud near the Railway.Statio* A 8 o«v rental will be accepted. 8 T. BULLOCK. S : . --. .. mO LET,— At a low rental, Property 1 JL Tanored Street, recently m tho occupation of Mr Dolman, on which erected fchop, Sianle, etc. — Apply to = " T. BULLOCK FOR SALE. g . ■ ■■'"vs y pUBAL Section 27429, containing 118 y JLv acres, 2 roods, m its native atatOj about 3 miles from Asbburton,frOntipgth main Soutb ByOad. Apply to T. BULLQOJ^



Public Notices TINWALD. (^ T.J A W KINS Who has just replenitthed his Stock o BOOTS, has also opened up a few lines oF useful DKAPKRiT (a lone: felt need i» Tinwald), which he ib disposing ot at Christchurch prices, Come and compare Prices and Qualify before purchasing elsewhere, as every article is marked at the very lowest Rates for CASH, FISHING SEASON. W. ZANDER HAS just received and opened up his New Stock of ANGLERS' GOODS, comprising Split Cane and other Rods, various prices, with Minnow and Fly Tops, Flies, Minnows, Lines, Hooks, Reels, Gut «nd Gut Lines, W.P. Stockings, Fishing Bags, snd every requisite for the Fishing Season. Fishing ..Licenses for the Ash- burton County cun llso be obtained from him. Also m larger suppIy— CRICKET and LAWN TENNIS materials, Just opened up several cases of New TOBACCOMIST WARES and FANCY GOODS, which will be sold at very low prices. Note the Address :— W. ZANDER, Hairdreßsing and Shaving Saloon. Billiard Room with 2 first class Tables upstairs EAST STREET, ASHBtJRTON. 9°70 HAVES & 00. 'S Great Sale. OBLIGE BY -READING THE FOLLOWING :— BLACK Straw Hats only 3d Belt Hats were 8s 6d, now Is Grey Calico, l^d White Twill, 2f d Blankets, from 2s s£d Lot Velvet Buttons, all iz dozen for Id Cashmere Gloves, from 2d Men's Good Waterproof Coats, from 7s 6d Lace Curtains, Is Boys' Caps, 4£d Men's Black Felt Hats were [5s 9d now 2s 3d Heavy Dress Goods, s|d Lot of Wide Ribbons, Id Good Shirtings, 4£d "Wool .Squares, 6d Tweed Trou tJiiicin Es Gd Let of Diapona (oats we c 21s d now 10s 6d A' Grand Lot of Overcoats awfull Cheap, and a quantity of other goods numerous to mention m this adverti ment. — — . In addition to the above, H. & Co. will during the Bale, give a Discount of One Shilling m the Pound. Only call and see the WONDERFUL BARGAINS at HAVES AND 00.J3 6t29 ASHBURTON JIGH SCHOOL ESTABLISHED 1881. Teaching Staff: Boys' School.— Mr J. E. Buchana Ist B. A., Univeraity Collage, London. Girls' School. — Bfiss Satjndebs, Canter- bury College Chrißtchurch ; Miss Gkobb, Trin?' / College, Dublin AT this institution pupils of toth sejes have the opportunity of acquiring the elements of a liberal edu- cation. The subjects of Study are those usually taught at Secondary Schools ; but the ordinary course may be modified to meet Bpecial cases, if m the intereat o the Pupils such a plan is judged ad- visable. At the Girls School provision has been made by the Touching Staff to give lessons m Mublo and Painting to Young Ladies not attending the other Classes m the School, who nifty desire instructions In these subjects . The Physical Training of the Pupils is not overlooked. Calisthenics for the Girls, and Military Drill for the Boya, are parts of the School course. The yeat is divided in'o three terms. All feeß are payable Id advance. For Pupils "under 12 yearß of age, £2 23 per term ; over 12 yea*H of age, £2 16a per term ; Music £1 Is per term extra ; fee for attending Music (oDly), £2 2s ; Draw- ing and Painting (only), £1 Is per term, j For farther details apply to Mr Buchanan. The next term commences on MON- DAY, the 19th insb. 9 49 WANTED Known. —That Andrew Orr will during the next few weeks offer the whole of his Surplus Stock of Drapeiy, Clothing, and Boots at an immense reduction. L "TTTANTED Known.— That A. Orr is W now selling Ladies' Jackets at 5s ' lid to 7s 6d. One lot Ladies' Ulsters, fashionable shape, 5a 9d and 6s 9d. 3 . _— — ___ 1 WANTED Known.— That Fingering is 2s per hank. Ladieß' Hose, 4d to lOd per pair. Gloves at half price. China Matting, 6d.— A. Orr's Cheap Sale. i . : __ . "TTT ANTED Known.— A bigi Jot of * VV Ladies' Boots, nice quality, 4s 9d ; I Children's 800 jb, Is to 2s 6d ; Genti- Boots, 7s 6d to lls Gd ; Genta Shoes ai 1 3s lid.— A. Orr. i 'TITANTED Known.— Brussels Carpel VV a t half price (being overstocked] * Tapestry Carpets greatly redjeed. Om Lot of liomnantß of Dress Goods »t youi I own prices. ».'• hite Calico a,t 2a 6d pel doz, — A. Orr 'a Sale. ;„. , J I — 3. V -\ITANTED Known.— Boys' Suits, Si VV Hd; Jerßey Suits, 2a 6d ; M;n': Suits, splendid quality, 30s ; irhirti, li lid ; Men's Hats greatly reduced. — A 8 Orr's Cheap Sale, t VI /"ANTED Known. — Dressmakinj . \\ Department is now admirabl; worked ; styte and fitting giving tho ver, higheat satisfaction.-- Andrew Orr, i■ ; ■



! Public Notice CONCERi 1 AT WAKANUI. AAN Entertainment consistinaf of CON- CERT und CUFFHE StPPBR will be given m tho Wakanui Schoolroom on THURSDAY EVENTING- Next, the 29th h st. The CONCERT is under the leader- ship of Mr Chas. Ray, as^is'.ed by a number of Ashburton Friends. P/Oceeds m aid of the Wakanui Wesleyan Church Organ Fund To commence at 7 30. 9-M37 ODDFELLOWS' HALL. FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 30th, At 8 p.m. Social Gathering. DANCING, Vocal and Instrumental Music. Tn aid of Volunteer Band, Tickets, 2a 6J. Ladies free. A H. MULLANEY, 9 117 . MR F. G. THOMAS, SURGEON-J>ENTIST{ WILL VISIT AS c BURTON ON THURSDAY, 29th SEPTEMBER, And may be consulted at the Commercial Hotel. 8 91 DISSOLUTION OF PARTNERSHIP. nnHE Partnership hitherto existing be- i X tween John Okr and Robert Alcorn, carrying on business as Drapers, Iron- mongers, and Provision Merchants m ABh- burton, under the style of Obr and Aicorn, has been dissolved by mutual consent, as from Ist August, .ToHar Orr taking over and continuing the Ironmon- goryand Drapery Departments, ?.nd paying all Liabilities oi the late Firm, and re- ceiving all debts owing to the Drapery Department JPobert alcobn taking over the Grocery and Earthenware Depart- ments, and receiving all' debts, owing to tho Ironmongery and Grocery Depar nients. JOHN ORR. ROBERT ALCORN. Witness — Joseph Carson, Accountant, Ashburton. Ashburton, sth September, 1887 Trees Trees Trees __ __ notice to planters; fPHE undersigned bega to call the JL attention of fanners, settlers and others to his extensive etoclr of FRUIT AND FOREST TREES, »mong which are about 3,000,000 Forest Treea, Inclu ding 200,000 Cupreaaus MUcroearpa, on-, and two years old; 200,000 Pinns Insig- nis, one and two years old ; 100.00 C Pinna Larlolo : 3C0.000 Silver Birch; 10,000 Pinus Austriaca; all other kinds m proportion. .All kinda of Cabbage plants on sale, and a few thousands of very early (strawberry Plants, N.B. — All orders by post, or otherw'*, flhall receive my best attention. JAMES PORTER, CLIFTON NURSRRYj Allenton, Ash'^nrton ggSaa^ CITY LOAN OFFICE. I. SALEK AND CO., 'jL ' Licensed Pawnbrokers, Eaß Sjgp Strent, Ashburton. HAVING secured tho services of a first- claes practical Watchmaker to work on the premises, are now prepared to clean and repair Watches at greatly reduced prices. YOUR WATCtf CLEANED AND KEGTJ- LATED FOR 6j, With a Guarantee for 12 months. Watch Glasses fitted for 6d. Handa fitted for 9i. All repairs faithfully executed at half the usual prices. STARTLING NEWS. Having purchased a line of Waterbury Watohes at a considerable reduction, we are now selling Waterbury Watches for 12a. Our charge for Gleaning same is 2a 6d . A large Stock of English and American Lever Watches, Ladiea and Gents' Gold Rings, Musical Instruments, etc., etc ( at astonishingly low prices. A few Unredeemed Watches for Sale very cheap. WATCHES Cleaned 53 Od GLASSES 6d HANDS 9d WATERBURYS Cleaned for 2u 6d Money advanced m any sum on every de- scription of Property withont delay, I. SALEK & CO. Licensed Pawnbrokers, East Street, ABhburton. Branches at Timaru and Wanganni. 9 14 SPKITO AND SUMMER FASHIONS. Ex "TONGA.RIUO," "ARAWA," AND 1 AORANGI." G. Li. Beath & Co. SPECIAL LONDON BARGAINS Selected by our Mr Malcolm m Londen. Inspection Invited. tirß enumerate Eevsral ao nnder ; — DKESS DEPARTMENT. 425 yards Check Orepc Dress Stuff, usual town pace ll^d, now B£d. 415 yards Stripe Oruoe Drees Stuff, usual price Is 2d. now 9Jd. 515 yards Chene Alpaca, usual price BJd,n«>w » 6£d. 552 yards Shot and Plain Poplinsttes, nsual price Is 4Jd, now la O^d. 3io yards Grey and Brown Bdge, usual prict lo£d, now 6Jd. 273 yards (irey and Brovn Bei^u, ueuo! price Is OJd, now 7£d. 2jCaeea Black Frencn Merinos and Cash- meres, Is 3i to 3i 3d. FANCY DKPARTMENT. 135 doz. Ladiea' Silk Honcerchiefs fron lOjd. all at London price. CG doz Guit ure Lace, -IJd and 6d per yard J worth Is and la GJ. 1 126 dcz. Pure Linen Habit Collars lOJc 3 nsuul price Is 3d. ! 35 doz Ladies' Fancy Aprons, one-thirc i nndor usual price. 84-inch and 40-inch Lace, for Dresses, al colors from Is Gd. MANCHESTER DEPART- MENT. 3 Cases Creum and Brown Holland, granc value, l£d to la. ) 3 Cases Nottingham Lace Curtains, 2s 6c upwards. 7 Caerß New Prints and Galatea?, all th< livteao coloriugg and styles fiom 31 pei yard. 3 Oases Strong Cotton Shirtings, from" 4£c poi yard All the best makes of White Calico anc Sheetings m Great Variety, and marked at i very small advance. J TAILORING DEPARTMENT 1 A large selecti on <. f the V^ry Latest Style m Colonial- Scotch, and English Tweeds ani IS Worsteds for ■ vi's and Trousoringa. Suit n made to measure m n st-claes style at mos ;a reasonable rates . A Trial Solicit jtd I G-. .L. Beath & Co. AKGyLE HOUSE, '■ CHRISTCHURCH,



Public Notices. LOtT —Oao hairy Black and Tan Sheep Dog ; answers to name of "Tip." Mlssldr from Tinwald alnoe Sunday, 18th September. . Finder pleaae return to D. Broom, Tinwald. 9§154 TENDERS. TENDERS are invited for Ploughing, Harrowing (twice) and tolling Fifty Acros of Land at Winchmore. Particulars can be obtained from the undeialgced, to whom Ten^ora chcu'.d be Bent by Noon on SATURDAY, lat October. G. JAMESON, 9§153 West atreet, "VTOT having sold Mr Hebcock's JIM Property at Hampsfead by auction on Saturday, I am prepared to receive offers for it. A low price will be accepted, as he is removing to the West Coast. Apply to * T. BULLOqK. TENDEES WANTED. ~~~ fTVENDERS wanted for additions and X alterations to a House at Wakanui. Plans and Specifications to be seen at Tucker and Restell's. Tenders will be received till 20th October. The lowest or any Tender will not necessarily be accepted . 9 147 ASHBURION ACCLIMATISATION SCOIETY. THE Firat Annual Goneral Meeting of the above Society wiiJ be held iv the Commercial Botel on FRIDAY, Septem- ber 30th, at 4 p.m. Eußineea im- portant. Jko. J. O. QUANE, _9 % 151 Bon See. A'SHBUUION ACCLIMATISATION SOCIETY, I" lOENSE3 to 6ah mw ready, and can JLJ be obtained at YV. Zander's tiabing tackle depot, or from JSO. J. C. QUANE, 9*68 Hon. Secretary, NEW Z B ALAND RAILWAYS. TRAIN ARRANGEMENTS AND FARES GERALDINE RACES. ON tho 29th and 30th Feptember, the Evening Train from Timaru to Orari will run through to Ashburton, stopping where required, leaving (*rari at 6.45 p.m., and arriviug at Aahburton at 8 30 p m. SATURDAY RETURN TICKETS to Orari will be issued on the 28th and 29th September, also for first train 30th, avail- able for return up to and .including the 3rd October. 9*135 By order. BAKAIA MONTHLY MARKET. HHEE Rakaia Sale, owigg to the death I of W. Hartnell, Eeq ,is postponed to THURSDAY, October 6th. RAKAIA MONTHLY MARKET. NEXT SALE, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 6th. T)RESENT ENTRIES, account various 1 Clients,— f\OO Oroasbred Sheep "1 n Head Young Cattle fc Cowa (2 Springers) 12 Pigs Q Hackß (Superior) | Light Draught Gelding Ploagh, Dray and Cart Harness, and Saddlery of all kinda : 1 Hat on Wheelß, Combine, Elevators, and Sundries Produce, etc. Account Mr Hy. Johnson, The whole of his HOUSEHOLD FUR- NITURE and EFFECTS. N.B. — No yard fees charged If Bales not effected. THE NEW ZEALAND LOAN AND MERCANTILE AGENCY COM- PANY, Limited. H. H. SECRET AN, Agent, Rakaia and Ashburton ; B. G. feTAVELEY, Auctioneer. 9*146 The Stud. mHE AMERICAN TROTTING HORSE Blackwood' Abdallah, Will sfand this season at Lyndhurst, Dun- das, aod at owner's Stable, Aehburton. For particulars apply to MAX. FRIEDLANDER. TO TRAVEL THIS SEASON IN THE ABHBURTON, WAK4NUI, AND SURROUNDING DISTRICTS. mHE CLYDESDALE ENTIRE COLT, Johnny's Fancy. Bred by Mr James Gow, of Taieri by Lord Salisbury, dam Sally 2nd. For particulars and terms, apply to MAX FRIEDLANDER, 9|148 Proprietor. TO STAND THIS SEASON. mHE THOROUGHBRED STALLION Wizard, By King of Clubs, dam Charm botl imported WIZARD is half brother tc Spnde Guinea and Stonyhurst, and ful brother to Charmer, and waß bred by th< Middle Park Stud Company. He is i beautiful whole-colored chestnut, anc chows grand power and quality. For full particulars apply to O. KEA.aNS, Or Wm. HEALY, Proprietors, 9*125 ABhburton. TO TRAVEL THE ASHBURTON ANI LONGBEACH DISTRICTS. mBE CLYDESDALE ENTIRE, Young Major. YOUNG MAJOR is by Major, who wa imported to Tasmania from England b; R. Q Kermode, Esq. He took first prte at the Royal Society's Show m Enplane and 'many first prizos m Tasmania, YOUNG MAJOR waa bred by Mr Jame ' Ftark, his dam, Smi er, imported fror Tasmania, where sho was a first priz taker, and her progeny gained man awards. Terms : One Mare £3 ; groomage, 5: payable first service. For 3or inoi mares, property of one owner, specii terma may be agreed on. ANDREW DAWSON, Proprietor, HH Waterloo,



MOTHER SEIGEL'S OPERATING PILLS, For Constipation, Sluggish Liver, &c. UNLIKE many kinds of cathartic medicines, do not make you feel worse before you feel better. Their operation is gentle, but thorough, and unattended with disagreable effects, such as nausea, griping pains, &c. Seigel's Operating Pills are the best family physic that has ever been discovered. They cleanse the bowels from all irritating substances, and leave them m a healthy condition . The best remedy extant for the bane of our lives — constipation and sluggish liver. These Pills prevent fevers and all kinds of sickness by removing all poisonous matter from the bowels. They operate briskly, yet mildly, with- out any pain. If you take a severe cold, and are threatened with a fever, with pains m the head, back, and limbs, one or two doses of Seigel's Operating Pills will break up the cold and prevent the fever. A coated tongue, with a brackish taste, is caused by foul matter m the stomach. A few doses of Seigel'S Operating Pills will cleanse the tomach, remove the bad taste, and re- store the appetite, and with it bring good health. Oftentimes disease, or partially de- cayed food, causes sickness, nausea and diarrhoea. If the bowels are cleansed from this impurity with a dose of Seigel's Operating Pills these disagreeable effects will vanish, and good health will result, Seigel's Operating Pills prevent ill-effects from excess m eating or drinking. A good doee at bedtime renders a person lit for business m the morning, ' These Pille, being sugar-coated, are pleasant to take. The disagreeable 1 taste common to most pills is obviated . i .—. FOB SALE BY ALL CHEMISTS, » DRUGGISTS, AND MEDICINE 1 VENDORS. » PROPRIETOR : j A. J.'iWHITE, LIMITED, J LONDON.