The Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. WEDNESDAY, JULY 27, 1887. THE EDUCATION VOTE.

For a long time there has been a feeling manifesting itself throughout the entire popnlation that our system of education is far too expensive, and as the wave of depression which has been passing over the whole civilised world deepened on the colony the feel ing has kept on increasing until, now that we have been brought face to face with a large deficit m the revenue, it has found expression m nearly every newspaper m the colony, and demands are made for a substantial reduction m th education vote. Our views are not m unison with those enumiated by the Premier. We fail to see what there is m the system so admirable or so ex cellent as should shield it from the pruning knife being applied where practicable. We have never been ad mirers of the system from its inception. When it was proposed we opposed it on three grounds. —That the fact of its being free would have a tendency to degrade parents by engendering the feeling that they were, m such an im portant matter, no more than State paupers ; that its non-religious character would tend to demoralise the children ; and that its cost would be far greater than we could bear When, however, the proposed scheme by the voice of the representatives of the people, be came our system of education, we were wiliing to give it a fair trial as such magnficient results were prophesied for such magnificent expenditure. We cannot say that those results have been eminently, or, to our mind, even fairly satisfactory. It is far from being that perfect system which its founders would have us believe it to be. We hold that no educational system can be perfect which does not include religious teaching and moral training, and m these respects our system is sadly defective. Now, the question is, can these defects be re medied. We believe they can. We believe that without m any way affecting the principles of the systems its details can be modified so as to remedy its defects and at the same time reduce its costs. One great mistake which the framers of the system have made, is m regarding all minds as equal, What we mean is that they took them as being capable of bearing the same strain. They seem to have forgotten that the mental powers vary quite as much as the bodily powers do. In our opinion, it is as cruel to «nake a child of feeble mental powers cope with the Fifth and Sixth Standards — and m the latter case almost criminally cruel —as it is to expect a weakly lad to get through the same amount of manual labor as a boy with a sound strong physique. We would, therefore, elimi nate the Fifth and Sixth from the category of compulsory Standards. The first four Standards embrace all the subjects necessary for an ordinary education, and those parents who wish their children to proceed further should be charged a moderate fee, say £2 per annum. By so doing and restricting the age for free and compulsory educa tion to between seven and thirteen, instead of as at present between five and fifteen, a great saving m, and reduc tion of thd cost of the system would, be effected. As the subject, however, is to wide a one to be discussed m a single article, we shall break off here and resume our remarks m the next issue.

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

On Sunday next the Rev Father Ohattagnon will celebrate Macs at Bakaia at 10.30 a.m. In our last night's report of Mr Glover's meeting the name of Captain Field was in advertently omitted from the list of members elected to act as an Auxiliary Committee. We have been requested to intimate that information respecting the Alliance oan be obtained on application to the lootl seoretary, Mr 0. DixoD.J

The usual fortnight!? meeting of the Help mate Division, No. 16, Sons and Daughters of Temperance, was held last evening at Mr J. Gamble's. There was a good attend ance [ot members, and after the transaction of the usual routine business, the following officers were installed for the ensuing half ysar :— Bro A. Cook, P.W.P. ; Bro W. D. Beaumont, W.P. ; Bro W. T. Kingston, W.A. ; Bro J. Gamble, R.S. ; Bro C. Dixon, F.S. ; Bro J. Mullany, Treasurer; Bro W. H. Collins, Chaplain ; Bro W. Meyemberg, Con. ; Bro 0. Chapman, A.0. ; Bro T. Kingston, I.S. The installation was oonduoted by Bro J. Caygill, G.W.P., assisted by Bro G. W. Andrews, G.W.C. The usual votes of thanks to the retiring and installing officers were passed and replied to by Bros Cook and Caygill. It was resolved m future to hold the meetings on Thursday evenings. After appointing deputations to wait on the candidates for the Ashburton and Rangitata seats to asoer tain their views on the question of Temper ance, the meeting closed m the usual form.

Our Methven correspondent writes : — Yesterday Mr J. Oliver, of Ashburton, gave a public trial of his latest patent gorse cutter on Mr McMillan's farm m the preßenoe of between ;fifty and sixty spectators, including most of the influential residents of the distriot. No better description can be given of the maohine than to nay it is built on Mr Oliver's usual prinoiple— strength and simplicity being the leading features— and he is to be congra tulated on reducing the latter qualification to a minimum. Although {the fence on which the trial was made did not consist of very heavy gorge, it was thiok enough to severely test the; merits of the cutter. Both sides were cut and the top trimmed m suoh a style that the unanimous opinion of all present was that the work was done m a manner that left nothing to be desired. The maohine waa drawn by three of Mr J. Batty's horaes and piloted by one of his men, although both man and horses were new to the work. Prom the simple manner m whioh the maohine oan be altered to suit all emergencies, the work whioh consisted of about a mile of fence was completed without the slightest hitch.

Besides* the numbers that visit the world famed thermal springs at Botorua and the Te Aroha baths, there are now a considerable number of visitors to the Hanmer Plains baths at Amuri. The number of baths and fees at the Hanmer Plains springs for the year ending March, 1887, was 2216 baths, and fees paid £96.

We learn that during Mr J. Iveas' visit to Ashburton on Saturday he was urged by so many parties to contest the Bangitata seat, that he promised to give the matter earnest consideration.

We are requested to draw the attention of the dyspeptio to an advertisement elsewhere, headed with a quotation from an immortal bard. The manufacturer of these pills is Mr At Moore, at different times proprietor of well-known breweries, and Mr Charles Neate is the A&hbnrton agent.

Mr Bolleßton] addressed a meeting at Flemington last night. The Ashburton, Coursing Olub held a meeting at Longbeaah to-day.

Oar Presbyterian readers are reminded that the social tea adjourned from last week m consequence of the bad weather, taboa place to-night m the ohuroh, when the opportunity will be availed of for presenting Mr Charles Hogg with a souvenir of regard on his removal from this diafriot, and the meeting will also Berva as a farewell to Mr Webster, Manager of the Bank of Australasia here, who has received notioe of his promotion to the Oharge of a North Island branch bank, which position he has to take next week. His many friends, made m the short period of his reßidenoe here, though regretting his removal hecoe, must feel pleasure m Jbis advancement.

The damage done at Greymouth by tbefloofl is muoh less than was at first anticipated.

The total number of convioiions for drunk enness m New South Wales during the year was 22,294.

At a meeting at the Hutt an elector asked Mr Fitzherbert if he would support a measure providing for the flogging of fraudulent bank rupts. Mr Fitzherbert said he would have to think over it.

The experience of Professor Milne and the group of seismologists m Japan leads to the j conclusion that solid, heavy buildings of stone or brick, with their various parta well con struoted, strengthened, tied, and banded on true principles of architecture, and with the due knowledge of the strength of materials, are the best and safest for earthquake-ridden countries. The forces to be dealt with are foroes altogether independent of gravity, and for, the moßt park aot m a horizontalldireotion; ana arohiteots and builders must apply the resources of their art accordingly. Next to stone or brick buildings Btrong wooden build ings are recommended, but houses with one wall of brick or stone, and the rest wood are condemned as perfebt earthquake traps. They are embodiments of the cardinal error ©frigid attachment of parts of a buildingjwhioh have different periods of vibration— i.e., whioh swing at different rates during earthquake shocks. Houses of weak conßtiuotion— for example, of thin brickwork or wood and plaster— and houses built of bad materials or on faulty principles are blbo dangerous.

On a recent|trip through Tasmania, writes a corraspondent, " our travelling party hap pened to visit the grave yard at LauDtceston, and among the various epitaphs discovered the following on a Blate-stone slab—' Beneath thiß rußtio pile of stoneß Lie the remains of j Mary Jones. Her name was Lloyd j it was not Jones ; but Jones waa put to rhyme with; stones.' This waa considered fairly good, but on our return our host capped it. In the early days of the colony arioh merchant's wife died. Anxious to provide her a suitable monument, the berepved husband sent far and wide for a stone-cutter, and by rare good luok found one who could read. The inscrip tion waß to begin with the verse, * A virtuous woman is a crown to her husband.' The firßt. five words went m one line, leaving room for two more • Crown ' could not be divided ; but there was another reßOUroe. To the stone-outter a crown was • five bob,' so he promptly inserted the symbol ss, andtfca difficulty waa surmounted."

The ," London Times " paid a very high compliment to the Australian ladies and to the Flemington racecourse m its introductory notice of the last Asoot Oup day on June 9. After remarking that the number of visitors who saw the gold oup won by Bird of Freedom this year was estimated to be the largest whioh ever assembled upon the hoath, it

declares that " there oan be no question that, as regards the beauty of the women, the lawna at Ascot present euoh a speotaole as can be Bean at no other raoa meeting m the world, unlesß it be at Flemington when the Melbourne Cup is about to be run for." Tho Prince and Prinoesa of Wales and numerous other princei Bnd princesses and a large number of the nobility attended.

TELEGRAPHIC NEWS.

BRITISH AND FOKEIGN.

[RECTOR'S TELEGRAMS — 00PYKIGHT.]

IRISH CRIMES BILL.

London, Jaiy 26. The remaining portion of County Antrim has been proclaimed, and the entire country of Ireland is now wholly or partially under the provisions of the Crimes Act.

AUSTRALIAN.

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THE VICTORIAN BUDGET.

Melbourne, July 26 In the Assembly this eveping, Mr Gillies, the Colonial Treasurer, de livered his Budget Statement. He congratulated the country upon the satisfactory state of the finances. He estimated the revenue for the current year at and the expendi ture at leaving with the present balance m hand, a balance to 1887-88 of The total amount expended on railways to June 30th was £26,000,000, upon which 4)6 per cent, interest was realised. He proposed to increase the duties on im ported sugars and produce of the sugar cane to 3s 6d per cwt. ; if bonded and refined m Victoria is 6d per cwt M and on best other sugars 6s per cwt., the duties to come into effect on July 27th. The duty upoa dressed timbers would be variously increased, undressed timbers, including kauri, being admitted free.

HARVEST PROSPECTS.

Adelaide, July 26. Splendid rains have fallen throughout the colony, and harvest prospects are excellent.

THE MIDLAND RAILWAY.

Grey mouth, July 26 At Mr Guinnenb' meeting at Maori Gully, on Monday night, <t was asked whether he would try to get permission for miners, to take tail races underneath the Midland Railway, as these are at pre sent allowed to go under main roads, su' j sot to the satisfaction of the County Engineer. It appears that no arrange ment for such privileges has beenprjvldtad for m the agreement between the Government and the Midland Railway Company. For a considerable portion of the line the ground on the southern sides rises, and m places is auriferous, bo that the probability is miners will require some Buch privilege as indicated, m order to get rid of tail water and tailings. Mr Guinness promised to do what ho could to procure what was wanted In this respect.

DEPUTATIONS TO THE PREMIER

Auckland, July 26

A deputation of members of the Sea men's Union waited on Sir B. Stout to day to represent to him various grievances of which New Zealand seamen complained. They drew attention to the importance of allowing foreign owned vessels to enga.e m the local trade, and for the purpose of preventing this, suggested an imposition of a tonnage tax on foreign vessels They farther urged the desirability of passing the Seamen* Representation Bill, and drew attention to the employment of Kanaka crews m local chipping. The Premier said the Government would care* fully consider the suggestions re tonnage tax, and expressed himself favorably inclined to the Seamen's Representation Bill. He thought it of immense import ance that the colony should be kept for white labor, and said shipping should not be manned by colored labor. A deputation from the Industrial Asso ciation waited upon the Premier, and represented to him the desirability of further protecting local industries. They trusted Government would take up the subject and give it earnest Support. The Premier, m reply, said that Government had always had this matter at heart, and had brought m a tariff for the purpose, but they had not received support from the House. The matter was m thb people's own hands, and if they wished to have local industries protected they should strengthen the hands of Government by returning members pledged to support

INTERPROVINCIAL NEWS

Auckland, July 26.

At the District Court J. W. Thompson claimed £100 damages for false imprison ment Plaintiff had been charged at the Police Court with the larceny of lOlbs of tea from Mrs Thomas, when the case was dismissed, and the present suit was accordingly taken. J adgement was given for Thompson for £25.

Taurakgi, July 26, Te Kooti loft to-day for Waikato, after three days' stay, Napier, July 26. Mr D^baon has received a cable message, stating that the Balmoral Castle, the first of the Colonial Uuion line of Btoamora, left London a full ship for Sydney and New Zealand porfs on Sunday. These steamers will not be run very fast, being timed to make a sixty days' trip to New Zealand, including stoppages at Sydney. The Company evidently mean oatting rates, as saloon passages are offered at £40 and third-olasa at £14. Wellington, July 26. At a meeting of the Wellington Opera tive Bootmakers' Society, it was an nounced that between £30 and £40 had been received from the Auckland and Dun ediu Societies towards the maintenance of men out out on atrlke from Potter's factory. A young man named Walter James I Wall, aged twenty-four, fell down dead m an epileptic fit at Porirua yesterday, while «sa his way to the Post offioe. The Government have agreed that the Telegraph Department shall become re* sponelble for telephones lost or damaged by fire where not wilfully or carelessly injured. The Chamber of Commerce have passed • resolution to £he effeot that Government should provide tfieans for giviog trade instruction to the youth of the colony, and have instructed .their Committee to oonsider the present position of the bankruptcy law. Hokitiea, July 26. A fire occurred last night at Bimn, a miner's oottage being destroyed. The owner, named Wilson, was absent, and a neighbor rescued his wife and three children at great risk; They were half auffocated by smoke at the time, and were s'ved m their nlght-dreßses« Bveiythlng eisa was destroyed. A fire at the Bank of New Zaaland, Eoas, this afternoon was arrested before muoh damage was done. The agent's household furniture was much damaged by water. iNYBRCARaiLL, July 26. The house of Thomas Davidson, farmer, Wyndham, was burnt this morning. Nothing was saved. The fira was caused by dogs upsetting a lamp while hunting rats. There was an insurance m the New Zealand offi je for £100 on the furniture sad £150 on the house.

ASHBURTON A. AND P. ASSOCIATION

The annuol general meeting of the Ashbortoa Agricultural and Pastoral Association was held at the Arcide Chambers yesterday afternoon. There was a good attendance of members, and the President, Mr M. Stitt, presided.

COMMUTE MBETIKG. Prior to the business of the acnual meeting being proceeded with, a Com mittee mcc.ing was held, at which » letter from Mr D. Thomas was raad la regard to some yearling Ayrshire bulls exhibited by Messrs QUrk Bros, at the las annaal show. It appeared there was no cUbb for these and the animals were therefore catalogued "for exhibition only?' Howerer, the merit Was so high that the judges awarded tha balls a "first" and " second " respectively, but the Seoretary discovered that the rules of the Sooiety did not permit of aiy othex than '♦ highly commended" and •' commended " tickets being issued. Mesirs Olark Bros, being breeders and exporters of stock, and the matter thus being of considerable ■Im portance' to them, asked that In aooord* ance with the Judges' decision first and seoond tiokets might be granted them, such an award of course not committing the Association to giving any 'money prizes. — The matter was considered at much length. — Mr D. Thomas moTed-r " That the awards as made by the Judges m Ayrshire bullß (extra atook), y'z , Ist and 2nd priz jb, qe given effect to In the case of Messrs Olatk Bros. "—The motion waa duly seconded.— The voting was equal, and the Chairman, though sympathising very much with Messrs 01 irk Bros, was compelled to give hi* casting vote againafc the motion, as ho thought it dangerous to disregard the rules of the Association. :

KEPOET AKD BAIAKOB-SHBBT. The Committee's ireport was read M folio wb :—

Your Committee m presenting thli *§• port regret that during the past year, the Association, though still holding Its own, . has made no material progreis la Iti working among the farmers In the district. Those to whom this Association should be of the most benefit seem to prove the moat apathetic m its support, and jour Committee have still t) complain that;* few willing hands do almost entirely the whole work of the Society. Regarding t\. c figums r hown tn the balanoe>iheel presented with (this report, it will be noticed that members' nabsorlptlons hire slightly decreased, chiefly through the uon-payraent by members of their tnb« Eorlptionß, many of which will, no doubt, be colleoted during the coming year. The sale of privileges this year showed » serious deoreaae, only netting £17 17f «s against £42 14s 61 the previous year. The entry fees amounted to £94 "8s M against £100 la 6d the previous year) but the number of entries received showed a reduction accounting for the above de crease. The other figures tn the balac ae* sheet soarcely need comment, with the exoeptlon of the gate money, "wfc4s!l»« B s last year rose to £78 13i 3d a«^ againßt £50 18b lid m 1885. The annual horse parade wai : held ©n Saturday, 2nd October, 1886, only 12 entries coming on parade, bat it iioon* fidently expected that this year the num ber will be largely increased. The ninth annual show of stock, implements, etc, took place on Friday, 29th Ootober, 1886. Although the number of entrlei only totalled 465 as against 533 m 1885. still the quality of the stock,, etc., wu fully tfqual to that exhibited m any previous show. The attendance of the poblio w«i remarkably good, as la shown by the increase m the gate money. In conclu sion your Committee beg most strongly to urge that members should take more active interest m the work of the Asaoola tlon. It is with great difficulty that even a quorum can be got together when bast* ness of a good deal of importance has to be discussed. As a good many of the regular exhibitors coma from the south Bide of tha river It is a question for the incoming Committee to consider whether or not the next sho* should be held at TiDwald, JFor the information of mem> bers a comparative statement of the entries for the laat ilx yean li attaohed to this report.

Balance Sheet. The statement of account! was read ai follows :— Db. ..:■ 1886 £ s D £ s D June 30. To Balance at Bank 5 4 8 1887 June 30. To Subscript™ hb paid lesa commis sion for collecting 73 15 0  Horse parade, entry fees, and gate money ... 4 8 0  Private prizes ... 19 19 0 „ Sale of privileges 17 17 0 „ Sale of catalogues and advertising 12 1 8  Uate moneys ... 78 13 3 „ Entry fees ... 94 8 0 „ Rent of Tinwald Beserve, leased by Saleyards Co. 31 0 0 — 332 1 U £337 6 7 Cb. £bd £ b d By Prize moneys * 204 4 6  Advertising, printing, Btation ery 51 10 0 „ Hire hurdles and timber 4 2 6 „ Hire flags, and reporters' tent ... 110 0 „ Hire Band ... 10 0 0 „ Luncheon for Committee and Judges ... ... It 00 „ Gate keepers ... 3 0 0 „ Calico, rope, wire etc , .!. 418 3 „ Veterinary sur geon's fee 2 2 0 „ Labor on show ground, cartages, hire of seats, etc. 10 1 6 „ Secretary ... ... 25 0 0 „ Telegrams, pos tages, and petty expenses ... ... 5 5 0 „ Interest on over draft 9s Od „ Cheque book, £1 5s „ Exchange on cheques 15s ... 2 9 0 „ Tinwald Town Beard rates ... 15 0 * *Oj* 3 3 , Balance m Bank 0 18 10 £337 6 7 The report and balance-aheet were adopted, on the motion of ton Qhaltman, seconded by Mr T, Bullock, both gentle men commenting favorably on the por tion of the Association as oomnarad with kindred Sooietiea.

■THE ASHBUBTOK GPABPIAN, WEDGES^A t , JULY 27, 1887.



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POTATOES ! POTATOES POTATOES 111. 3s 6d PER SACK. Delivered m any part of Town. WHY Starve your COWS when Ferrlman will deliver you 14 Sacks Carrots, 1 ton for 253, or 1 ton Mangolds 22b 6-3. It's cheap Feed for Horaes and a good change. THE PERFECTED SELF- ADJUSTING | EUEEKA WEINGEE. THE simplest, beat, and cheapest Clothes Wringer m tho World, Self* Adjusting Steel Elliptic Springs. ! No Thumb Screws or Cogs required. Compact Galvanised Iron Frames. Best White Rubber Rollers; FOED'S PATBST • Scour & Lung-Worm Mixture | FOE SHEEP. ! A PERFECT CURE FOR SOOUR & LUNG WORM (which results from Scour.) ONE Drenching as per Directions, will be found perfectly effectual, and, instead of . injuriog- the Sheep m any way, it will give ' both Stomach and Bowelß a healthy tone, and ; increase the Appetite wonderfully, so that the ' Sheep recover and thrive right away On May 3rd, 1887, Mr John Stcrrier, ol Baling writes j — Sir,— l hereby beg to certify that yot drenched 82 of my Hoggets with your Pateni Mixture for Scour and Lung-Worm, on th< 3 16th April. They were m a weak state, an<i . had beeun to die. After you drenched thea I not one died, and on the third diy thi Bcoui 5 was stopped, and they are now doing well. To Mr JOSEPH FORD, Baling, and m 1 ethers. PBIOK PEbTgALLON : 17s fid m 1 Gallon Tins j 17s m 2 Gallon Tini One Gallon iB sufficient for 160 sheep, F FEBBIMAN, Ashbnrton. STILI TBIUMPHANT. THE following Medicines have been foi many yearß highly approved of by th< Public, and a Gold Medal awarded for them al the Christchurch Exhibition, viz. : FOX HOUSES : Colic or Gripe Drink Blister Ointment Embrocation Grease Ointment Condition Powders ' Hoof Oil Worm Powder*. FOTI DOGS: Diatdmper Powders Manga Ointment. FOR HUMAN USE: BHEUMATIO BALSAM and Congh Syrup. Every Article that bears my Trade-! S-Mark, IV.P.J Also my Name, Is Guaranteed. Beware of Bpnrioua Imitations. CAUTION. Whereas S. SLESINCHsB, the oldest and moat renowned Veterinary Practitioner m the Australian Colonies— who has introduced his unfailing remedies and educated the Public to treat their own Horseß, Cattle or Doga by offering his medicines at a very low price (for the different diseases, sec circulars)— has, after obtaining a good sale for thorn, now to caution the Pubic agaiuat bpurious Imitations of his Bemed'ee. The genuine articles can be obtained from F. FEBBIMAN: Queen's Stables, Great King Street, Dunedin, To Mr f lesingbr, V.«.— Dear Sir,— l think it a pleasure, combined with a dnty, to in'orm you that I have used your v.uieua Horse Medicines for several years, during which time I have always found them to be as good as, and even bettor, than you described them. One dose of your Colic Drink always cured my horses m less than two hours. Your Hoof Oils have acted won* derfully well on my horses' feet, having kept them Bound and free from lameness for the last four years. I would not be without these Oils mmy atables on any account. Your Hm- brocation, Blieter Ointment, aud Condition and Worm Powders are superior to any of the' many hints I have need ; indeed, I may men- tion th*t through using your preparations 1 have not required the Eerviceß of a Veterinary Surgeon m my stables for bit yeats. I have mnch pleasure m recommending your IJ.l J . orse Medicines to every horse pro- prietor. My wife, who suffered mnch wi»h Rheu- matism, has also need yoir Rheumatic Balsam with wonderful effect, all other treatments having failed. Yon are welcome to publish thie. I am, dear -Sir, yours rcßoectfnlly, DAVID BACON, (Of D. and J. Bauon.) FEW ZEALAND CLOTHING FACTORY rHE NEW GOODS FOR THE WINTER SEASON ARE NOW OPENED OUT Tho k is THE LARGEST & BEST SELECTED IN THE TOWN, And the variety of Style and Patterns m Men's, Youths', and Boys' Clothing leaves nothing to be desired. Ihousandß of Men's and Boya Suite, newest styles. Trousers and Trousers and Vests manufactured of New Zealand Tweeds. Every garmen warranted shrunk Jvercaats, Waterproof Coats and Legg^ga iv great variety Hats, comprising every new styl« worn Qhildron's Jersey Suits, Ghildr33 Men- of-War Suits Gentlemen's Hosiery, Scarves? Oxford -iegatta and White Shirts Rngs, Portmanteaus, and Travelll Bags Che celebrated WERTHEIM SisiWING MAOHINE. Timo Payments. N.Z OLCXHING FACTORY, East Stbxst A. Harrison. Alfred Harrison, AUCTIONEER, STOCK AND ESTATE AGENT AND VALUATOR. SATURDAY SALE at 12 o'olock shirt. -—Horses, Cattle, Pigs, Produce »nd Merchandise. FOR SALE— Farming Implements, and Vehicle* of all kinds constantly io Yards on view for Pa'e. Clearing Sales held m Town or Country as required, and most liberal terms arranged with both Buyers and Sellers. Rents collected, and the business of absentees managed with care Valuation made of Properties or Mer- chandise on easy terms. Advances made instantly on Goods delivered at the Stores for Sale. Agant for the Norwich Union Fire In- sur&nce Company, Agent for the MUTUAL LIFE ASSOCIATION OF AUSTRALASIA



FERRIMAN'S MABVELLOUa STEAM WASHER. STILL TRIUMPHANT. TTT HAT TH~DEAN SAYS :— Copy of Testimonial.) Tbe Deanery, Chrietchurab, May 3rd, 1887. I hav3 much pleasure m stating tha f . or.c of Messrs Barrell and (Jo.'s Patent Washing Machine's has been m use m my house for two irontbs and a half, and gives entire satisfac- tion. HEHTT JACOBS, Dean of Ghtistcharch. THE DOCTOR ENDORSES. In reply to your card, wo find the Washer a moat useful and labor-saving machine- There is nothing equal to it m the washing lino. It is all you claim for it, and our women folks would not bs without it. Even a deltcnti female c*n do a large wnshing m half a day. I cannot speak tco highly of it. Mrs Dr. HIOKEy. THE FARMER SUPPORTS. To Mr Ferriman, Athburton. l?enr Fir, — In reply to your request re Messrs Barrell and Co.'s Steam Patent Wash- ing Machines my wife requests me tft state that tbe machine we got from you is a perfect access. The work that usually takes from nght to nine hours to accomplish ia now done m two houre and a half. The work is done veil, with very little labor. — Yours respect- ully, B. S CHAPMAN, ABhburton, THE BCHOOLMABTER TEACHE3. Seafield, Jnne Ist, 1887. Mr F. Ferriman, Ashbmton. Bir, — I have much pleasure m stating that Barren's Steam Family Washing Machine has given us complete satisfaction. The machine is especially nseful to those who oould not ctherwiso do the washing themselves ; it saves much labor and expense. — I remain, Ac, W. H. HERBERT. THE MECHANIC BEEB. A shbm ton, Juno 4tb , 1887. Mr Ferriman, Dear Sir, — I was for a long time a sceptic as regards the capabilities of your Washing Machines. I am now thoroughly convinced that they do what you claim for tb/m. The construction of the machine as regards com* pactness and convenience is all that can be desired.— loura faithfully, JAMES KEIB. THE LAI7HDBESB GROWS WEALTHY WITH. Ashburton, March 29th, 1887. Mr Ferriman, The Waaher I got from you leaves my clotheß a beautiful white color, ia fact they are much whiter than I could get them by hand, and takes the dirt from them thoroughly. Mrs KEVILL. And each member of the human family that can possess one join and send np one universal shout ot praiso, O praise Ferriman's Marvellous Washer. Lißten, listen, can't you hear the evening chorns from the undersigned p '"rtioing how their work is done. lead the following list of names:— Mrs Herbert, Seafield Mr M. Bruce, Seafield Mr Collison, Seafield Mr D. Rcbb, Lanrieton / Mr G T. Marriott, Ashburton Mr T. Claridpe, Ashburton Mr W. Charlton, Aehburton Mr Bradbury, Aehburton Mr H? Hudson, Elgin Mr J. Lloyd, Newlands Mr E. Thomas, Wakanni Mr A. Friaby, Ashburton Forks Mr h. Cbapman, Willowby Mr G. »r.ce, Wulowby Mr J. Williams, Willowby Mr J. Hearn. Ealing Mr A. McLeod, Tin w aid Mr W. Andeison, Flemington Mr C. C. Fooks, Alford Forest Row Mr Peter Lownie, Vv'akanni Mr William Browne, Wakanui Mr J. Johnstone, Trevorton Mr Chares Ward, Ashbnrton Mr William Baylies, Ashburton Mr Charles Fowke, ABhburton Mr Andrew Dawson, Wa'erton Mr John Small, Wheatfitone Mr J, H. Carlton, Mount Somers Mr J. Tucker, Ashburton Mr T. IT. Jones, ABhburton Mr Reycraf t, Rakaia Mr Button, Methven at jrMaginnis, Methven Mr L. V. Andrewes, Aahbixicn Mr B. Lowe, Willow by MrJ. W. Bilcock, Ash bnr ton Mr J. Canning, Aehburtcn Mr J. Kingsbury, Chertsey Mr McAnnally, Kylo Mr J. Primmer, llakaia Mr J. Wheeler, Willowby Mr J. Osborno, Willowby Mr J. Dunn, Flemington Mrs jNevill, Asbburton Mr J. Doyle, Ruapuna Mr A. Gibson, Temnka Mr J. Crowe, Temuka Mr J. Mcßae, Central Hotel ftir B. Baker, / ehbnrton Mrs Hellens, Ashburton Mr J. Harris, ABhburton Mr P. Fawcett, Afihbur Mr P. W"'ioT) Ahh);U' 1 Mr Jjhn Bo&k, Brookßida Mr Osborne, Tai Tapu MiS Alien, Daneandel Rev Mr Philips, Burnham Mr Roundtree, cpreydon Mr George Baker, Greenpark Mr Simpson,, Kaiapoi Mr Matthew Barnelt, Tai Tapu Mr O. J. lczsr. (Jbristchuich Mr Farra, Dunedin Mr Scanlan, Newcastle, New South Wales Mr J Keir, ABhburton Mr WilJs, Bprlngstcn Mr Baker, Bydenham Mrs Durham, Lyttelton Mr Marquet, Woolston Mr A. Lawrence, St. AlbaLs Mi 1 Arthur Parnell, Gifborne Mr G. Brown, Ohri tchurch Mrs W. Pilliett, Christchurch Mr Alpe, St. Albans Mr Hullett, Avonville Mr O'Conor. M.HJI , Westport Mr Patrick, Chrietchurch Mr H. Bennett, Little Akaloa Mr Turner, Rakaia Mr Monson, Chrietchurch Mr Harley, Opawa Mr McLaren, Banksido Mr Orr f Woolston Mr Wittee, Tai Tapu Mr Burke, Halswell Mr BenniDgton, Cfcriatchurch Mr Dyer, Otira Gorge Mr Robert Cooper, St. Alban Mrs Pope, Lyttelton Mr Hartnell, Rakaia Mr Hibbs, Methygn Mrs Hales, Ohnstchurch Mr Budden, Christchurch Mr Collins, Avonside Mr Martan, Bangiora Mra Wilmott, Ferry Read Mr Pa'sone, Kaikonra Mr R. Patton, Methven Mr Granger, Cairnbrae Mr Gardar, Methven Mr Frampton, Willowby Mr McMillan, Methven Mr E. Thomas Methven Mr Rudd, Sydennam Mr«srs WUkins and Field, Nelson [ Mr T. E. Mcßae, Alford Foreßt Mr Echberg, Melbourne Mr Bpeirs, Invercargill Mrs Hedworth, Christchnrch Mr Mackintosh, Bingsland Mr Pannett, Lincoln ! Mr Clark, Rakaia I And 900 others, i J SOLE AGENT ASHBURTON For~Saie. rt ANGLO-AMERICAN DBILLS ■1 SECOND-HAND Ditto, KeM and Gray, largo size. F. FEKKIMAN, TONIC FOOD FOR HORBEB, CATTLE AND SHEEP. fiOMPOfeED of 20 ingredients, comprising \J the most nntritions^articJea of diet, com- bined with harmless to ales and alterative* m proper proportions, Recommended for main- taining animals m good health and conditicn, and also for restoring those to he.tlth that hove got into an nntbrifty state from any cause. Invaluable for Stallions, Racehorsee, Hnnteis, and all descriptions of Hor««s from which great exertions are required. Allowance for Horses, Half-pint D ily. Can be obtained only from F. FEBBIMAN, AebbortOQ,



THE BULLI DISASTER, PERSONS not subscribing towarda this urgently required Fond through any local Committee In their own locali- ties, or m any other way more desirable to themselves, can do so by addressing their kind contributions either to tbe Central Committee In Sydney, the Branoh Committee at Bull! (eight miles from Wollongong), or to W. J. POULTER, Mayor of Wollongong, A. A. TURNER, Police Magistrate, Joint Treasuries, Wollongong Branch, Bulll Relief Fund. Town Hall, WolloDgong, N.8.W., April 6th, 1887. NOTICE. A GREAT DRAPERY SA.LE. special"bargains AT HARRISON'S AUCTION ROOMS. THURSDAY, July 28. For particulars see Hand Bills. 7*32



Partner Wanted. WANTED a PARTNER m one of the oldeßt established businesses m South Canterbury. Wool, Grain, and General Merchandise. Turns over £38,000 to £40,000 per annum. Capital required £2000 to £3000, For particulars apply to FRIEDLANDER BROS., 7 150 Aehburton* Trees Trees Trees NOIIOE TO PLANTERS. THE undersigned begs to call tbe attention of farmers, settlers and •there to hia extensive fitook of FRUIT AND FOREST TREES, among which are about 3,000,000 Forest Trees, inclu- ding 200,000 Cupreeßus Macrocarjpa, one and two yearo eld; 200,G00 Finua Insig- nia, one and two years old ; 100,000 Pinna Larlcio ; 310,000 Silver Btrcb; 0,000 Pinua Außtriaca; all other kinds proportion. All kinda of Cabbage lants on sale, aud. a few thousands of •ry early Strawberry Piants. N.B. — All orders by peat, or otherwfyw, hall receive ray beat attention. JAMES PORTER, 10LIFTON NURSKKY, Allan ton,



Victoria House. { <rT U Conseqnecco of BequisHo Alterations to rremieeß, which will affoid greater X facilities for conducting oar rapidly increasing business, it haa been fotmd eceßsary to Greatly Rednce our Stock within the next few weeks. Large and liberal Reductions are now made m every Department, Holders of Glassware Gift Coupons are requested to preeent the same as early a convenient to enable the Gift Distribution to be satisfactorily closed. 3 DIMANT & COE, GENERAL DRAPERS, gCLOT BIERS, &c, East end v Tancred streetß.gAshburton. ffl H B PREMIER COLONIAL COMPANY CANTERBURY BRANCH. 1859. fe 1000,00 V ■:!.>?*>?£!) * iZB!U If OF SIifIREHCLOERS FIRE AND MARINE RISKS, ALSO RISKS ON GROWING CROPS ACCEPTED AT THELOWhST CURRENT RATE& George Jameson, AGENT, ASB BURTON lo Meet the Times. W. DAVIS, Cabinetmaker, &c. JKTENDS to SELL FDRNITDBE of all kinds at Pric«B NEVER BEFORE HEARD OP. Note the Address— FURNITURE MANUFACTORY EAST STREET SOUTH, ABHBUBTOIf. ,„ ALBEBT EOBEBTS^"^ HAS FOR SALE,— ClOVerS, — bed, white, cowgbass, alsyke, and tkbfoii.. Ryegrass and Cocksfoot. Rape. | COOPER'S SHEEP DIP, Acknowledged to be THE BEST IN THE MAEKET. *■■■■—■■ - P. and D. Duncan, AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENT MANUFACTUREBS, ; Christohurch and Ashbubton. TkM AKKES of Ploughs, Drays, Harrowp, Boiler b, Grabbers Seed Bowers, Grain, Seed and JjfJL Mftnnre Drills, Horse floes, Tnrnip Oatters, Horse Bakes, Hay Collectors, Grmii Btnppers, Gorse Oatters, Windmills, Wool Presses, Straw £1 evatora, and erery kind of Agri> cultural iUcMnery. PLOUGHS. Ihese we hare within the last two years considerably improved. We are now fitting them with extra hard and heary mouidboards, and we guarantee them to give satisfaction. DISC HARROWS. In these we claim to have at present the cheapest, simplest, most convenient for moving from paddock to paddosk, amd best designed Disc Harrow yet seen m New Zealand. We undertake to pnt our Harrow into Travelling from Working Order, or rice verea. m One Half the time taken by any other Maker. TO THESE WE FIT GRAIN AND SEED SOWERS IF DESIRED. GRAIN AND SEED DRILLS. These we make on the Anglo-American principle, fitted with English Conlters. if dtsired for BAMS PBICE. ' QOBSE CUTrSRS.—" K^ir'B," or " Oliver's Patent." These are the only Gowe Oatters. STALKER'S AUTOMATIC FEEDERsTFoR THRESHING MACHINES, These are the only Satisfactory Feeders Extant. P» and D. Duncan, WILLS STBEET, ASHBUBTON,