The Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. MONDAY, JULY 4, 1887. MIXED TEAMS.

Ploughing with mixed teams is an anti-scriptural proceeding, insofar that it is contrary to the law of Moses, who forbade his people to plough with an ox and an ass ; while an illassorted companionship m human affairs is like wise condemned by an apostolic in junction against unequal yoking to gether. And the prohibitions referred to have their justification m the fact that those only can be expected to work well and pleasantly and, consequently, to the best advantage, side by side who have sympathies m common and who are mutually adapted to assist each other. This is a recognised truism m affairs social, but m affairs political, m New Zealand at any rate, we seem to have drifted into the curious position that political parties consist of a congeries of individuals whose political sympathies, instead of being identical, are widely divergent, and whose sole bond of union is that of belonging for the time being either to the " Ins " or the " Outs." On the Government side we have a Radical Premier and a Conservative Treasurer, an enthusiastic believer m pushing free State education to all lengths, and an entire disbeliever m the system of State education as at present by law established, and on the Opposition side we have the spectacle of much greater contrariety of opinion. For while Major Atkinson and Sir John Hall favor the protection of local industries, Mr Bryce, Mr Rol leston, Mr Scobie McKenzie, Colonel Trimble, and a host of others are out and out, not to say rabid, freetraders. Then Mr Rolleston would retrench largely «n Defence expenditure, and Sir John Hal would do nothing of the kind ; while Sir John Hall and, we be lieve, Major Atkinson also would re trench m Education, and Mr Rolles ton would oppose it to the uttermost. As regards the land policy Mr Rolles ton is for perpetual leasing, Sir John Hall for freehold tenure. In a word on all cardinal points, the leaders of the Opposition are as widely separated by differences of opinion as the poles are asunde. Whatever differences exist on the Ministerial side, there are at least points of common agreement as, for example, upon the questions of pro tection to local industries, the extension of settlement, and a reform m the in cidence of taxation, whereas among their opponents we look m vain for any con seusus of opinion upon any one point. It would be a good thing indeed for the country if it were possible to break up existing parties altogether, and to recast the party lines of the House, establish ing for each side a clearly defined plat form upon which members could range themselves under easily distinguishable banners; but until that happens it would be the height of folly to displace the present administration and replace it by such a chameleonic congeries such a " fortuitous concourse of atoms," as would be presented by a Ministry con sisting of thorough-going Protectionists sitting side by side with ultra-Free traders, big block champions associated with believers m a policy of small farm settlement, extravagant Educationists and educational iconoclasts. Before the Opposition, as at present consti tuted, can hope to retain, even if it should succeed m gaining the reins of power, its leaders must contrive to ?gree upon some common platform — a con tingency which m view of their recent platform utterances appears to be ex ceedingly remote.

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Letters of naturalization have boon issued m favor of Karl Zander, clerk, of Aahburton.

The Tinwald Town Board invites tenders for rarioua works.

We understand that Mr Jolly has decided not to contest the Ashburton seat at the forth, coming elections.

Wo are requested to state that Mr Gilboy, roaster at tho Catholic Sohool, who has boon •very ill for some time past, bus gone to Ohriatohurch for rnedici-l treatment. Mrs Gilboy accompanies him, but will roturn very soon to settle any business m town they may not yet bare irranged,

In another column appears a telegram set ting forth the boundaries of the two electorates m which this district is interested. The old Ashburton electorate has been reduced m area but inoreased m population, it taking m the townships of Bakaia, Tinwald andHampstead Wakanui has been done away with, and the portions that have not been absorbed by Ash burton, have been added to a new distriot called Bangitata. This also takes m the old Geraldine electorate and portion of the old ABhburton electorate. A general description of the boundaries of the other electorates came to hand too late for publication.

Thursday's " Gazette " notifies that M r John Ollivier has been appointed Resident Magistrate for the Districts of Ashburton, Geraldine, and Timaru, with extended juris diction to £100. Mr H. C. S. Baddeley has been appointed Sheriff and Assistant-Resident Magistrate at Auokland. The same " Gazette" contains a notification of the appointment of Mr C. W. Purnell as a member of the Board of Trustees of the Ashburton Racecourse Rerservs vice Dr Bobs resigned, and of Sergeant Felton as Inspector of Weights and Measures for the borough and county of Ash-

burton.

The ordinary monthly meeting of the Ashburton Hospital Board was held at the County Council Chambers on Friday after noon. Present: Messrs W. C. Walker (chairman), A. Harrison, and T. Scaly.— A list of patients admitted and disobarged during the month was laid before the Com mittee. — The matron complained of the con duct an assistant, andDr Trevor, the Enrgeon, forwarded a report on the matter. It was resolved to discharge the assistant m question, and to invite tenders for the position thus rendered' vaoant.— The tender of E. Vinten to collect outstanding accounts at a commission of 25 per cent, was aooepted. — Boutine business was transacted, accounts passed for payment, and the Board adjourned.

It will be remembered that a few week? ago a man named William Henry Hawkiriß pleaded guilty to two charges of obtaining sums of money by raeqins of 'valueless cheques. He was placed undar. tile operation of the Probation Aot for'/ six months, on his assurance that he would pay the costs of the prosecution, and would meet the cheques when a remittance, which he stated was sent him from Home, oame to hand. It was arranged that this money should have been paid by Saturday last, but on that day it was not forthcoming. Hawkins was, therefore, again arrested and brought up at the B.M. Court this morning, before Mr E. Aloorn, J.P., and Mr T. Bullock, J.P. He stated that the remittance he expected had not yet arrived. In the absence of the Probation Officer Hawkins was remanded for a week, to be brought up m the meantime should the Officer have returned.

On Jubilee Day the Sydney Mint struck 250 sovereigns from s new die m which Her Majesty's head appears m widowed garb and of mature age. These sovereigns were of course m great demand, and from 25s upwards was freely paid for them as curios.

It is estimated that there are now 200,000 more Mahomedans and Buddhists m the world than there were five years ago.

The Princess Beatrice's Jubilee present to the Queen was to consist of a tiny miniature of the late Prince Consort, enolosed m the interior of a sovereign.

According to a London contemporary Madame Adelina Patti will have oleared during her Beven months' operatic and concert tour no less a Bum than £180,000. In Mexico, at a single performance, £38,000 was taken, and by her contract, La Diva being on sharing terms, with a guarantee of £1000 per night, she must have netted a large sum on that occasion.

The " Northern Advocate " is informed that from one of the local orchards 1100 dozen lemonsjhave been gathered this season, while from the orchard of Mrßrooker sample of oranges of excellent quality and flavo^ oombined with a thin smooth skin, leaving nothing to be desired, and which must satisfy the most cultivated taste have ako been reoeived at the offioe.

The name of God is translated as follows : — It is, m Latin, Deus ; m Greek, Zeus > Hebrew, Adon -, Syriao, Adad ; Arabian, Alia ; Persian, Syrs ; Tartarian, Tgan ; Egyptian, Aumn or Zeut ; East Indian, Esgj or Zuel; Japanese, Zain; Turkish, Addi; Scandinavian, Odin ; Wallaohian, Sene ; Margian, Eese ; Swedish, Oodd ; Irish, Dich ; German, Gott ; Frenoh, Dieu ; Spanish, Dios ; and Peruvian, Llan.

Two honest farmers riding along together encountered a large number of clergymen, and one of them said to the other, " Where be all these parsons coming from ? " To this his friend replied, "They've been at a visita tion." The other, no wiser than before, said, " What'B a visitation ? " and the answer he received was, " Why, its where all the parsons goes once a year and swops their sermons." His friend on being thus enlightened, quietly remarked, " Dang it, but oor chap mun get the worst on it every time."

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OUR PARIS LETTER

(FBOM OUB VXRIB COKBESI'ONUENT.)

Paris, May 14.

Twenty years ago the Empress Eugenic charmed the elegant society of Paris by appealing m her carriage m the Boia de Boulogne, sheltered beneath a paraßol composed entirely of whitß marabout feathers, whose snowy fleecinesß was relieved by a single humming bird perched upon its apex. This asrial and taßteful form of sunshade has just been leproduced m the large dimensions, the actual sun umbrella, enacted by the present demands of fashion. Not only white feathers are employed, but also coral-pink and pale blue ones, Xta handle is m bamboo,

with a bow of wide watered ribbon of the same colour as the feathers, tied just above the handle, a similar one adorning and almost concealing the spike. Another new style of sun-umbrella is m black gauze, striped all over with very narrow black satin ribbon, and finished with a ruffle of black lace. Sun umbrellas of spotted or figured foulard to match the costume are very popular, but they have the defect of being extremely conspicuous. Some very pretty novelties are signalised amongst the flower bonnets that are now so popular. One of the moat original had one side composed of dandelion flowers m various stages of maturity, the other side being covered with the leaves of the plant. A ruffle of flame yellow gauze, intermixed with black lace, bordered the bonnet, a ciuster of the plumy seed vessels of the dandelion being set m front of the crown. Bonnets formed of grain are also shown ; ripe oats and green oats, making up m very picturesque fashion. A bonnet, with the sides and top covered with red currants, and crown and brim formed of the leaves of the plant. A similar bonnet, with small clusters of little grapes m various stages of ripeness replacing the currants, and with a crown m vine leavoß, is also very original and pretty. For elderly wearers a black tulle bonnet, studded with large flatnail beads m jet, and made with a diadem front, is ornamented with a cluster of yellow roses. Thiß bonnet has lace strings, closed with a large bow under the throat. Plaitings of black tulle, intermixed with jet, and having a heavy cord of jet passing around the bonnet form a headgear, which is very appropriate for an aged wearer. k puffing tailor is to be prosecute ford fraud m describing himaelf as patronized by the President of the Republic. The offence was aggravated by the distribu tion of imitation poßt cards bearing a fictitious letter by which M. Grevy was represented as having ordered a cheap summer suit. Thiß iB considered disre spectful towards the President*

A married woman, living m the environs of Paris has eloped with a boarder under remarkable circumstances. The boarder bad won the confidence r>f the husband, and on advlsiog H'm to fenlOt his furniture to oheat the |>l!l!3i9 fru on trußttd with the task. liuriug tu® husband's absence a few days ago ho nol only removed the furniture but the mlßtrea3 of the house, and he has been living with her ever siuc9, The police have been unable to trace the fugitives. . The veteran revolutionist, Felix Pyat, haß accepted an invitation to oome for ward as a candidate for the vaoant seat m the Senate for the department of the Cher. He makes no disguise of hi? desire to become a member o? that Chamber. I shall enter the Senate, he writes, as a cartridge of dynamite, to blow up, if I can, that obstruction to the Republic, and reduce tho Luxembourg to tho level of the Tuileries.

The number of travellers between Boulogne and Folkestone during the first five months of the year has been 27,400, and between Calais and Dover, 51.400 The total number shows an increase of 9560 on the corresponding period of last year.

England, it seems, has not departed from her usual custom m declining to officially participate m the 1889 exhibition. The official participation of her Govern ment was accorded neither m 1867 nor m 1878, which did not prevent that country being magnificently represented at the great world's fairs.

The Empress of Russia hag presented General Gessler with 100 000 roubles as a reward for the discovery of the criminals

who wished to assassinate the Czar. The Emperor has given him a life income of

6000 roubles per annum, with a reversion ary interest m favor of hfs eldest son.

The French Minister of War haß been authorised to introduce a bill for a mobilisation of troops m autumn. It i« probable that the army corps will be drawn from the torces m the western and southern districts. it is said that a new explosive has been invented by a Russian engineer This explosive, which is called Silotwar, is ten times more powerful than gunpowder, and causes neither smoke nor noise. The Silotwar con also be used insteed of steam for engines. It is reported that the Rus sian Government has already made several experiments with the new explosive, and is on the point of adopting the Silotwar. The marriage of Princess Clementine, daughter of the King and Queen of the Belgians, with Prince Albert Victor is spoken of. Wffeience of religion has for a long time kept back negotiations, as at Brussels a mixed marriage is strongly ob jected to.

Senor Canovas Del Cast'llo, the leader of. the Spanish Conservative party, who is pixty years old, and has been a childless widower for thirty years, is about to marry Joaquina, daughter of the Marquis de Puente, of Sotomayor, a wealthy heiress,

who' has been the belle of the Madrid

salons for the last eighteen years The wedding will take place this summer. Senor Canovas will take a wedding tour through France and Germany. The Queen Regent will give the bride the title of Duchess of Grandeeship of the First Class. Her eldest sister is Countess Cora Valencia, wife of the diplomatist of that name, and late Minister for Spain at the Court of Lisbon.

The great Austrian portrait painter, Professor Angeli, is about to start from Vienna for London to finish a portrait of the Prince of Wales, which is to be presented by his Royal Highness to the Casino Club of Pesth, where it will match a portrait of Crown Prince Rudolph, of A ustria. It is likely to be one of Professor Angeii's beat productions.

Last week the Papal Nuncio, Monnignor di Rende, was informed that he had been elevated to the rank of Grand Cross of the Legion of Honor. He has since left for Borne.

The opening of the Salon was a brilliant success. Two thousand ono hundred persons paid 10 finncs each, making a total of 21,000 francs, which will he added to the fund for the creation of a home for decayed artists.

High prices for scarce books are readily obtainable m the open market at Paris. At the last sale at the H6tel Drouot, an early edition of Moliere's works, with water-color illustrations by Boucher, aud about fifty book illustrations, by Emile Bayard and Geffroy, sold for 6,100fr. A Tehmaque, dnted 1790. m two volumes, realised 5,130fr, and an edition dated 1785, witli 24 eepia drawings, by Lebar dier, 3,350fr,

The Count d' Herris6on, whose reminiscences of the 'siege and of Jules Favre's interviews with Prince Bismarck excited much interest, has just had pub lished a volume entitled, "Le Cabinet Noir." It is based on documents collected by Baron Mounier, Direotor of Police under Louis XIIT, and contains singular, sometimes indeed incredible, revelations respecting the pretended Louis XVII, Napoleon, and Marie Louise. An EDglißh translation is about to appear. A romantic story comes from MouHds. About two centuries ago a. royal notary, a native of Cindro, m the Bourbonnaip, went from France to settle at Venice, and was not afterwards heard of. A few days back a peasant oC the village of Satnis, near Cusset, was invited to furnish proofs of his genealogy, bs he is supposed to be beir to the fortune left by the notary, now amounting to 650 millions of francs.

Kkating's Cough Lozenges oure Cough Asthma, Bronohitis. Medical testiraorr tates that no other medicine is so effectua n the oure of these dangerous maladies One Lozenge alone give ease, one or two a' bedtime ensures rest. For relieving difliculty of breathing they are invaluable. They con tain no opium nor any violent drug. Sold by all Chemists m Tins, 1b IJ3 and 2s 9d eaob, .

CORRESPONDENCE.

We do not hold ourselves responsible for the opinions expressed by our correspondents.

THE SALVATION ARMY.

TO THE EDITOR. 5 IB, — Will you kindly give ma space ia your valuable paper to make a few remarks m reference to the Salvation Army. I was amongst the congregation on Sunday evening, and I cannot aay that I evac saw m Asbburton such a dis orderly meeting, not ouly amongst tha smaller boys bat amongst men. There were one cr two who oarried their games to such a pitch, and then rose and went out making bo much noise, as to brinp; most of iho congregation to their feet to look at them, and all this while we were greatly interested m listening to one of our best speakers — a vieiting farmer. Now, , Sir, I think it is high time such disturb ances were put a stop to by placing amongst the congregation ft fleteotivo unknown t) the people. I myaelf, iff, given authority, would act as auoh. I will, as it aCaods, probably be the means > of making an example of some of the' i offenders; for, m my opinion, there ii no denomination which has done snoh good : work as has been done by the Salvation Army. They have been the meani of turning many a drunkard's home into » , perfect paradise. I often wonder ftl people, seeing the good they have done, not allowing them to carry on their ger vices peacefully, as at other oharehes, without being disturbed m snoh a toanda* loub manner? For, as I have said before, such conduct is aoandaloua and a great offence ia the sight of God. Apologising for taking up so muob of your valuable apace — I am, eto, •.■;.:■'• :,-■•

A Well- wisher op thb Abut.' ■

WAKANUI ROAD BOARD.

A meeting of this Boadr waß held on Saturday laßt. Present — Messrs M. Brucs (Chairman), J. Brown, W. T. Llll aid George Ooe.

CORRESPONDENCE.

Correspondence w»s read as follow*, viz: - —From ',.2(l;, ratepayers, petitioning the , „• Board to take land throngh W, Jameson's ■ so as to open up a road id continuation of the line of road between aeotion 7188 and 7166, to. oonneot the River Road with Wllßon'a road.— To be dealt with after Surveyor's report.— From G. W. Leadley making application for pipes to convey storm water across the road dividing his and N. Fitzgerald's land.— The Snrveyoe was directed to Bee into the mattar as pipeß h*d been pat aoross the road years tgo.—Fcom 6 ratepayers asking for *. ttorrn water drain from Dsryar's corner to the Wakanui oreek,— Surveyor toihispeot. —From G. Tait, aaklog for a share of tbe * Board's work.— Received. — From N. Fltz- , r gerald asking the Board to consider a,• claim of his for work done on .Fairfield road. — It was resolved that the Board would not entertain the application, bat the Surveyor was instructed to return the . deposit made.

. . BUJftVE YOB'S R EOF ax. The Surveyor's report was reiuTas fol lows : —

(1 ) Fairfield Road.— The contract for part formation and metalling this road has been completed, subject to the ap proval of the Board. We have deduoted £2 from the amount of the contract on account of insufficient levelling and delay m delivering the metal.

(2.) Ploughing eideß of Crown of Roads, — We have had part of the Seafield road ploughed, other roads are being attended to.

(3.) New Ford, Vakanui Road.-^We interviewed Mr John Brown about A month ago with regard to the outlet for the water on this road. As he' objected to any interference with his fence, he stated he would interview tbe Board at their last meeting, bat failed to do ao, and as no outlet has yet been mado, we would, ' ask whether we should proceed m accord ance with tho law and make it. At present a nuisance exists to pedestrians and sheep driving.

(4.) River Road. — The members of No. 2 Ward met the Council at the protective works on the 7th ult., and a minute in* spection was made. We understand the (Jounty Engineer will present a report to the Council for their consideration. In the meantime the member of the Ward instructed is. to make the approach to the River Road on the South side good. Owing to the" recent heavy floods the river has encroached half acioss the road, a few chains belov the bulwark. As the place was very dangerous, not only to traffic, but to the flat below we sent the maintenance man to assist m a temporary alleviation, There is no doubt that if some steps are not taken to protect this point it will soon be as bad as that portion that the bulwark now relieves. We con sider the best way would be when the river is lower to ecoop a relieving Channel, and protect the bank with a row of railway iron piles and fencing wire, and the space between that and the bank filled with gorse and willows. There is but little doubt if action had been taken when this Board first appealed to the Council tbe present danger would have been averted.

(5.) Outfall Drain, Beach Road.— We have inspected this drain and find that it is becoming choked with gorse and rushes and nigger heads, the latter is caused by tbe drain being used as a water-race ; m fact it has been dammed up m one place m order to send the water back into one paddock. It is but little wonder that the drain is at present incapable of carrying tbe flood water for which it was intended.

(6.) Maintenance — The maintenance man's diary lies en the table.

Olaase 1. — It was resolved to deduot a snm of £1 for Inefficient levelling.

Clause 2. — The Surveyor was directed to have an opening made at once to allow the water to follow ita natural course,

Olaaae 4, — The Surveyor was ln« etrnoted to have willows planted la favorable places to prevent possible eri oroaohment m other places.

With reference to petition re new road, it waa resolved that " the road between sections 7183 an 3 17166 be continued straight through to Wilson's road and that the land ba acquired m accordance with the Publio Works Act, 1882, Seotione 10 and 11" — The Surveyor waa instructed to proceed m the matter.

Clanse 0 — Resolved to call for tender*' for cleaning oat the drain to be m by noon on the 16th fast.

The report was adopted. DENOTATION.

Mr Maxwell interviewed the Board and stated that the culvert on Gibaoa'* road now that the drain bad been made by bia place was insufficient to carry off the water.

Left m tho hands of the members of the Board and the Surveyor.

Mr S, Brown also waited on the Board and enquired if they were going to take ony steps with regard to the present en* croaohment of the river.

Mr Brown was informed that the Board could not do anything further m the

matter, bat they intended planting wil loira m eultable places.

After passing accounts, the Board adjourned.

THE ASHBUBTON 6PABDIAN, MONDAY, JULY 4, 1887



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! FEEKIMAIST'S MARVELLOUS STEAM WASHER. STILL TEIUMPHANT. "TTTHAT THE DFAN SAYS :— Copy of Testinionial ) The Deanery, Christchurch, May Brd, 1887. I hav^ mnch pleasure iv etafcicg tbn*- one of Messrs W. Barrell and Co.V Patent Washing Machint's ha 9 been m use m my hoiiFe for two months and a half, nnd give? entire eatisfac* lion. 11EH\Y JACOB 3, *>■ Deaa cf Christchnrch. THE DOCTOR ENDOR^E*. In reply to your card, wo find the Washer & most useful and labor-saving machine There U nothing equal to it m the washing line. It is all yon claim for it, and our women folks would noc ba without it. Even a delicatd female c<-n co a larg* w- ehing m ha'f a day. I eannofc ppoak tco highly of it. ME 8 DR. HIOKEY. THR FARMER eUPPOUTS. To Mr Ferriman, At-hbnrton. JJe*>r Hir, — In reply to yonr request re Messrs Barrell and Co.'a fcteara Patent Wash- ing Machines my wife requests mo to Btate that the machine we got from you is a perfect success. Thg work tbat usually takes from eight to nino hoars to accomplish is now done m two honrß and a half. The work is done well, with very little labor.— Yonre respect* fplly, S. 8. CHAPMAN, Ashburton. THE BOHOOLMABTER TEACHES. Ecafield, Jane Ist, 1887; Mr F. Ferriman, ABhburton. Sir,— l have much pleasure m stating that BarreH'B Steam Family Woehing Machine has given ns complete satisfaction. The machine ia especially useful to thoße who could not tthere^iß^ do the washing themselves ; it eaves much labor and expense. — I remain, &c, W. H. HERBERT. THE MECHANIC BEES. i.shbmtcn, June 4tb, 1887. Mr Ferriman, Dear Sir,— i was for a long time a sceptic 8B renards the capabilities of your Washing Machines. I am now thoroughly convinced that they do what you claim for th m. The construction o f the machine as regards com- pacttess and convenience is all that can be desired.— V curs faithfully, JAMK 5 * KEIB. THE LAUSDBESB GHOWS WEALTHY WITH. Ashburton, March 29th, 1887. Mr Ferriman, The Wnßher I got from yon leaves my - clothts a benutiful white color, ia fact they are much whiter than I could cot them by hand, and takes the dirt from them thoroughly. Mrs MSyiLL. And each member of the human family that m can posseea one join and send up one & univeisM shont ot praise, O prai«e Feniman's Marvellous Waßhrr. Listen, listen, can't you hear the even- net chorus from the undersigned echoing how their work i 9 dona, . Read the following list of names: — Mrs Herbsrt, Sen field Mr M. Bruce, Seafield Mr Collison, Seafield Mr D. Boßß,Lauriston Mr G T. .Marriott, Ashburton, Mr T. Claridpe, Ashburton Mr W. (Charlton, Ashburton Mr Bradbnry, Aahburton # Mr Hi Hudeon, Klgin Mr J. Lloyd, Newlands Mr E. Thomaß, Wnkanui Mr A- Frisby, Ashburton Forks Mr ftk. Chapman, WiUowby Mr Q Or cc, Willowby Mr J. Williams, Willowby Mr J. Hearn, Enling Mr A. McLeod, Tinwald Mr W. Andeieon, Flemington Mr 0. C. Fooks, Alford Forest Road Mr Peter Lownie, Wakanui Mr William Browne, Wakanui Mr J. Johnston?, Trevorton Mr Char es Ward, Ashburton Mr William Bayli*B, Aahburton ll r Charlf s Fowke, Aehburton Mr Andrew Dawson. Wa'erton ,Mr Jol n ("'mall, Wheatstone Mr J. H. Carlton, Mount fcSomers Mr J. Tucker, Ashburton Mr T. U. Jcnes, Ashburton Mr llejciait, Rakav* Mr Button, Me'hven .larMQgjpanis, Methven M* L *'. Andrewes, Aehbnrion, Mr B.Lowe, Willow by Mr J. W. Silcock, Ashbnrton Mr J. Canning, Asbbniton Mr J. Kingsbnry, Chertsey Mr MnAnnally, Kyla Mr J. Primmer, liakaia Mr J. Wheeler, Willowby Mr J. Osborce, Willowby Mr J. Dunn k Flemington Mrs ftevill, Asbbnrton Mr J. Doyle, Rnapun» Mr A. G-ibson, Temaka Mr J. Crowe, Temuka Mr J. Mcßae, Central Hotel J*r B. Baker, ashbnrton J, Mrs Hellens, Aehburton Mr J. Harris, Ashbnrton Mr P. Fawcett, Ashburton Mr P. Weldon, Ashburton Fork 3 Mr T. E. Mcßae, Alford Forest i- Mr H. Patton, Methven ■ Mr Granger, Cairnbise [' Mr Gardar, Meihven '» Mr P'rampton, WiUowby n Mr McMillan, Methvea Mr E. Thomas Methven )- Mr J Keir, Aehturton c Mr Wilis, Bpringstrn Mr Baker, Sydenham Mis Durham, Lyttelton Mr Marquet, Woolston Mr A. Lawrence, St. AlbaLß M* Arthur Parnell, Gitborne Mr G. Brown, Cbri tcHurch Mrs W. Pilliett, Ch.ri6tcb.urch Mr Alpe, St. Albsns Mr Hullett, Avonvillo Mr O'Conor. M.H.11 , Weßlport Mr Patrick, Christcbuich . Mr H. Bennett, Littlo Aknloa 4 JWr Turner, Rakaia Mr Monson. Chtittchurch Mr Barley, Opawa Mr McLaren. Bank side Mr Orr, Woolston Mr Wittee, Tai Tapu Mr Burke, Halswell Mr BenniDgton, Or ristchurch Mr Dyer, Otira Gorge Mr Robert Cooper, St. Albßn Mrs Pore, Lyttelton Mr Hartnell, Rakaia Mr Hibbs, Methven Mrs Hale?, Chrietchurch Mr Budden, Christchurcb Mr Collins, AvoDßide Mr Martan, Rangiora Mrs Wilmott, Ferry Head Mr Pa* eons, Kaikoura Mr < heyne, Akaroa Mr W. H. TwiggH, ChiistcLmoh Mr i hambetlain. Ellesmere Mr Woodhom, Wooleton Mr North, Christ church Mr R. A. Gill, Sydenham Mr B. J. Lane, Christchurcb. Sargeant Hallett, Christchurch Mr Thomas Gates, Southbridga Mr Hicknicnt, Chriatchurch Mr John Cross, fcydmham o Mr Mcore, Christchurch ° Mr Thcnton^ Christchurcb. " Mr Thomas iNiramo, Springfield a M< sera Wilkins and Field, Nelson] n Mr Badd, Sydennem c Mr J;hn Boac, Brookeide Mr Osbornc, Tai Tapu Mifl Allen, Dunsar. del H Mr Echbere, Melbourne Mr Speirs, Inverc-jrgill n Mrs (dedwortb, Chrmtchurch Mr MackintOßj, Bingaland Mr Pannett, Lincoln d Mr Clark. Rakaia j Itev Mr Philips, Burnham Mr Roundtree, c'preydon p' Mr George Baker, Grecnpark » Mr Simpson., Kaiapoi Mr Matthew Barnett, Tai Tapu Mr 0. J. Itzsr. Cbihtchurch g Mr Mackintosh, Onristchurch _ Mr Farra, Dnnedin Mr Scan lan, Newcastle, New South Wales Mrs Stewart, Linwood Mr Ru soil, Sydenham Mr Jacobson, Akaroa Mr T. 8. Mannering, Fernside Mr Anton, Wainui Mr H. 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AND CABINETMAKEBS, UPHOLSTEREBS, AND GESERAL FDRNITURE MAKERS. HAVR taken those Central and Con- venient Premises m Tancred Street, J opposite Union Bank (late Jno. Meecb/), ! and will carry on the above businesses m ill Branches. Furniture Re-covered, 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. TT IRKPATRICK'S NEW SEASON'S J\_ JAM is made from NELSON GKUWN FRUIT, and boiled within a few hours after the fruit has been ! gathered. It thus retains moat of the natural flavor of the fresh fruit. KIRKPATRICKS NEW SEASON'B JAM is the most delicious preserve m the market. Do not be persuaded to buy cheap and inferi brands Jam, the remains of old slock, which muet be Bold at any price, but ASK. for KIRKPATBICK'S NEW SEASON JAM, and see tbat you get it. TB« BEST IS ALWAYS THE CHEAPEST. Kirkpatrick's New Season f am i the best,) CAUTION None is genuine unless our name is stamped ou each tin, and haß our registered Tra^ ft Mark "Lord Nelson' && he label. S, Kirkpatrick & Co. MANUFACTURERS,! ElgOT KZ,



MRS MANHIRE, Saundbbs' Buildings, FAECST GOODS of all descriptions. Aprons, Ladies' and Children's Clothing m variety on Sale and Patterns er Inspection. Note the addreps — SAUNDERS' BUILDINGS, Opposite Railway Station. {l-i Q£— Four-roomed House and Sec- X'-L/wD t'ODf Dear tha Wakaoui rord, for sale at the low price of £125. Only £10 cash required, balance by instilmeßtp, interest at 8 per cpnt. As the owner is determined to sell, thi3 is a favorable opportunity for a working man acquiring ■ freehold prop2rty. For full particulars apply to T. BULLOCK THE BULLI DISASTER. PERSONS not aul scribing towaida this urgently required Fond through any local Committee m their own locali- ties, or m any other way more desirable to themselves, can do so by addressing their kind contributions either to the Central Ccmmitteein Sydrey, the Branch Committee at Bulli (eight miles from Wollongong), or to W. J. POULTER, Mayor of Wollongong, A. A. TURNER, Police Magistrate, f Joint Treasurers, Wollonsjong Branch, Bulli Belief Fund. Town Hall, Wolloneong, N.S.W., April 6th, 1887. TO THE LADIES OF ASB BURTON DISTRICT. MISS MORRISON (Late with Messrs Friedlander Bros and Mr H. O. Segere) and MISS 'HOLLOWAY (For a considerable term with Mestrs Hobday and Co., of Christoburcb) HAVE, at the request of numerous patrons, decided upon entering into bolsiness as DRESSMAKERS, etc., and witn this object have taken premises m TANCRED STREET, opposite Mr Chapman's, painter. AH orders received will be promptly executed under oar pereonal supervision, which will be a sufficient guarantee that Fit, Finish and Fashion will be all that ooald be desired. Charges specially arranged to meet the approval of customers. Trrme — Prompt upon execution of orders. j M iTS E S ! HOEKISOK & HOLLOWAY, DRESSMAKERS, &c, TANCRED STREET, /SB BURTON, Opposite Mr Otanman's, Painter. 4 320 Trees .Trees Trees NOTICE TO PLANTERS. THE undersigned begs to oall the attention of farmers, settlers and others to his extensive stock of FRUIT AND FOREST TREES, »mong which •re aboot/3,0C0,C00 Foreßt Trees, Inclu- ding 200, / 000 Cupreasus Macrocarra, one and two years old; 200,000 Pinns Insta- nts, one and two years old ; 100,000 Pinus Larlcio; 3C0.000 Silver Birch; 10,000 Pinus Austriaca; all other kinde n proportion. All kinds of Cabbage Plants on sale, and a few thousands of cry early Strawberry Plants. N.B. — All orders by post, or otherv'w, ball receive my best attention. JAMES PORTER, CLIFTON INURSERY. L AJlenton^Aehbarton.., r2B



Victoria House. IN Consequence of Foquis ! te Alterations to Premises, uhich will nffoid greater fscilitic s for conductiig oar rapidly increasing- business, it baa been found necessary to Greatly fieduce our Stock within the next few weeks. \ largo end liberal Feductions are now made m every Department Eolders of Glassware Gift Coupons are requested to present the same as oatly a convenient to enable the Gift Distribution to be satisfactorily closed . DIMANT & COE, , GENERAL DRAPERS, OLOmiERS, &c, Ea6t and Tancred streets, Ashburton. <► maa PREMISS COLONIAL COMPANY CANTERBURY BRANCH. ;-;v^H-^!.- *:^8 "^ftf^^^^^^CAPlTALt 1,000.00 FIRE AtfD MARINE RISKS, ALSO RISKS ON GROWING i CROPS ACCEPTED AT THE LOW! ST CURRENT RATES. George Jameson, AfJKNT ABHBUPTON __ . . _ iIM -■■■■ v To Meet the Times. W. DAVIS, Cabinetmaker, &c. IKIENDS to STCLL FDRNITUBE of all kinds ot Prices NEVEIt BEFORE HEARD OF. Note the Addhess— FURNITURE MANUFACTORY, EAST STKEET SOUTH, ASHBUBTOff. , v ALBEET EOBEETS " 13 A CASH PURCHASER OF Wheat, Oats, and other Farm Produce. Offers STORAGE FACILITIES on Advantageous Terms. Has for Sale, — GOLDEN TARES, CAPE BARLE7, PLOUGH SHARES (all, 1 sizes). *EID "KBFAT, OA r JF, PAia>y, CHVEJ-F, CCCKSFtCT, R^EGR RAPE SEED, CORN SACKS, BEAMING TWINE. COOPER'S SHEEP DIP, Acknowledged £to bo • THE BEST IN THE MABKET.