THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN.

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MAIL NOTICES.

Malls clow at the Ashburton Post Office foUomi— . ¥ot Chrlstchurch And North at 6 a.ra <).3&a.m., and 5 p.m., daily. For OherUey Rakaia, Ac., at 10.30 a, m end 5 jp.m. daily. For Dunedin, Tinwald, Window, Hindi, Ooldrttttfttn, Rangitata, Orari, Winchester, Utd Geraldine, at 10 a.m. daily. For Temuka, at 10 vm. and 4.30 p.m Ully» for Tima/n and South, at 10 •.«., and / 80p.m., daily. Fo* Qreenstreet, on Wednesday* and turdays. at 10.45 a.m. For Wakanui, Elgin, Seavlew, Seafield. l&Ejle, on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and tnrdaya, at 6.30 a.m," For Mount Somers, dally at 4.30 p.m For Mayfield and Buapuna, on Mon days and Thursdays, at 4.30 p.m. For Aahton, Waterton and Longbeach, 4,30 p.m. dally. For Flemington, on Mondays, Wednes tara, and Fridays, at 4. 30 p. m. Fo* Newlande, on Tuesdays arid Frl at 10.30 a.m.

Mall* arrive At the. Ashburton Post > " From Chrlstohuroh and Rakaia at 10.15 ,m., 4.36 p.m., and T. 20 p.m. FromOhertsey &Q. at 10.16 I and <85 p.m. daily. From Dunedin •ad Intermediate places i.30 <m. daily. f r'row Temuka an Timaru at 10.40 a.m p 5.80 p.m daily. From Oreenstreet, Wednesdays and at 10 *.m, tmaa. Mount Somers, daily at 10.6 , m. ' From Mayfteld and Ruapuna, on Wed Madays and Saturdays, at 10.5 a.m. From Ashton, Waterton, and Long eachat 10 a.m. daily. From Newlands, on Tuesdays and Frl at 2.30 p.m. From.Flemlngton on Tuesdays, Thun &*J9, and Saturdays, at 10a.m.

The Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. FRIDAY, JANUARY 28, 1887. STATE FORESTS.

The rapidity with which the natural forests of the world are disappearing before the axe of the woodman and the fires of the settler has necessitated the es tablishment of State Forests Depait ments, whose duty it is not only to put a stop to the wasteful destruction ot valu able timber trees but to provide for the replacement of the disappearing natural forests by systematicplantingoperations. In France and Germany the Forestry Departments have assumed very large dimensions, and their operations hive been productive of the most beneficial results, and even m America, notwith standing the originally enormous extent of us timbered area, planting operations ace now undertaken on a gigantic scale, rendered necessary by the enormous consumption of timber which threatened m. a fsw years to exhaust the visible supply. In New Zealand, with our comparatively limited area of bush, there has hitherto been great waste and extravagance, and Sir Julius Vogd has done the colony good service by his prisistent efforts to provide for the con servation and renewal of our forests, which resulted two years a^o m the establishment of a Department specially charged with those duties. The position of Chief Conservator was offered to and accepted bg Dr Kirk,. than whon no more fitting man could possibly have been found, and who has set about the organisation of the department with an energy and en thusiasm which prove?that it is to him a labor of love. As yet it is too soon to look for results, but a few particulars of the way m which Dr Kirk has set about the preliminaries of his work will be of interest. In an interim report, dated June 30, 1886, presented to Parliament last session, Dr Kirk says:— "The Chairmen of County Councils have been requested to act as local Conservators, and m most instances have willingly consented. The great advantages afforded by this ready co operation, combined with the local knowledge possessed by these gentle men, cannot fail to prove of great assistance m carrying out the provisions of the State Forests Act. Advantage has been taken of the knowledge and experience of the Chief Surveyors of the provincial districts, who have been been appointed Inspectors of State Forests, and Commissioners of Crown Lands will be intrusted with the duty of issuing licenses for cutting timber. They will also exercise a general supervision over the Forest Rangers. The field Surveyors will be instructed to report any cases of trespass or injury to State Forests that may come under their observation. The working staff of the department will consist of the following officers : The Chief Conservator, who will be intrusted with the control of the State lorests and the management of all de tails, the employment of the officers and laborers m the forests, plantations, and reserves, and generally to conduct the practical work of the department, subject 10 the approval of the Honor able the Commissioner of State Forests ; Assistant Conservators,- who will be two m number, and who will work directly under the instruction ot the Chief Con servator ; Foresters, who will act as valuators, and exercise a general super vision over the Rangers m their respec tive districts; Nurserymen, who will have charge of the permanenl nurseries, and ihe formation and supervision ol new plantations ; and Forest Rangers, whose duties will be to protect the forests from depredation and fire, and who must be continually m the forests

. . . . During the present year it is intended to appoint one Assistant Conservator, four Foresters, three Nurseiymen, and eight Rangers, m addition to a Ranger appointed last year, and another transferred from the Crown Lands Department." The planting and replacement operations sketched out as the programme for the first season include the following. — Forming a temporary nursery to raise plants of jarrah and Californian red-

wood, for planting about 500 acres of open land included m the boundaries of the forest reserves at Omahutu and Waikoropupu, and replacing a similar area m those localities, now covered by worthless scrub; making a special examination of certain reserves m the counties of Rodney and Bay of Islands, with a view to the re placement of a large area of useless scrub with puriri, the most valuable timber m the colony for railway sleepers, beds of railway carriages, and other purposes where great strength and durability are required ; laying down about 300 acres m the Waerenga planta tion reserve, Waikato County, under golden wattle and black wattle, by sowing, and planting a similar area with red gum and iron bark; making an examination of the Mount Egmont

reserve (over 72,000 acres) with a view to ascertain the cost of replacing the

valueless scrubby growth with con-

vertible timber,, and the possibility of extending exotic arboral vegetation above the almudiaal limits aliened by

native trees; thinning out portions of the scrub on the margin of the kauri (orest (19 682 acres) at Puhipuhi, VVhangarei county, and making prepar ations for filling up the gaps with red wood or jarrah ; also for planting the open spaces and surrounding the whole with a protective belt of fire-resisting trees; fencing and forming nurseries for young plants m Maniototo county, and planting portions of the reserves at Gimmerburn (1263 acre?) and Upper Taieri (2051 acres), with Douglas fir, cider gum, and English ,oak, the entire j of the last mentioned area to be planted m abnut three yai*. This is a very satisfactory programme for a beginning of what must prove a highly" bene ficial work, and it is pleasiug to read, that the Department is likely speedily to become a self-supporting one. For, although the cost of the Department for the year ending 31st March, 1887, is estimated at while the estimated forest revenue for the same period (derived exclusively from royalty on the sale of timber; is set down at Dr Kirk says that he is "fully convinced that the Forestry Department may not only be made self-supporting within five years, but that it will ultimately yield a material addition to the general revenue of the colony; while, concurrently with this benefit, a vast amount of raw material will be preserved for utilization, and new openings created for the profitable employment of labor."

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

A social gathering will be held m the St. Stephen's Sohoolroom, on Tuesday evening next, at 8 o'olock, for the purpose of bidding farewell to the Bey E. E. Ofcwaj, who has been m charge of the parish for the past twelve months, during the absence the Rev Mr Scott, who is expected to return m about a fortnight. <

The Lyttelton Times says Sir Andrew le Fleming gate a second highly successful exhibition of his skill as a horse tamer at Rangiora on Tuesday. The animal operated upon was a young filly belonging to Mr A. Ivory, and although it hal never previously been handled, within two hours Sir Andrew had it under such complete control as to be able to do almost anything with it.

A wealthy reporter has been discovered. The British Zoological Society are making preparations to oatoh him,

When the Hon P. T. Barnum was younger than now, he was infeoted with political aspirations, and secured a seat m the Legisla ture of Connecticut. His efforts as an orator were less successful than his essays m the show business had been, and the Legislature could not be made to yield him a heari D g, What do you suppose is the reason," some one asked Mr Whipple, «' that Mr Baronm could not obtain the ear of the House ? " "Ob, nothing is Bimpler," wbb the ready response ; " they wera afraid he'd exhibit it m a museum."

A young citizen calls his wife Bevenge because she is sweet ; and the young married man opposite calls his motherrin-law Delay, because she is dangerous.

A young gentleman recently solved the conundrum, " What's m a name ? " He pie sented a oheque with another fellow's name attached at the bank, and the Judge answered the question with "Five years m State prison."

A New Jersey editor having announced tbe death of his unole m Australia, leaving him a gold mine and 400,000 dollars, a village contemporary professed to regard the matter as a cunningly devised plan to obtain credit for a box of paper collars and a straw hat.

Ladies are very scarce at Tuakau, North Island. A correspondent of the Auckland Free Lanv informs it that at the dances held m that township the gentlemen " drew the ladies m sweeps," there not being enough of the dear creatures to go round.

Wife (reading the paper) : '« Well, I declare, if that isn't the queerest thing I ever heard of." Hußband : •• What's that ? " Wife : " Why, here is an announcement of a wedding, and among the wedding-presenta was a bull terrier, given to the bride by her father." Husband : " I don't see anything odd about that; she was the old man's youngest daughter, wasn't she ? " Wife : " Yes ; but what's that got to do with it?" Husband: " Why, of course, if she and all the rest were married, he had no further use for the dog."

General Boulanger is determined to keep himself en evidence. He has called upon the Treasury for the sum of £48,000 for the purpose of having painted a series of battle piotures, wherein the past glories of 240 regiments are to be limned to order. Each corps id to have its principal battle scene framed and hung m the mess room or its equivalent. These works of arts are intended to act as an inoentive to future valour, and, as artists are not doing well just now m Paris, the War Minister's inventive genius will confer a great boon upon the impecunious painters.

Writing of the verdict of the jury m the Great Barrier case the New Zealand Times says :— " A theory has been set np that the senseless and scandalous recommendation was agreed to as a compromise to secure unanimity, there being the one traditional obstructive juryman who persisted m •• stick, ing out ; " but that is only to say m other words that the remaining eleven jurors broke their solemn oaths to " well and fully try " the case, and •• a true verdict give according to the evidenoe." Whether the outrageous recommendation was thus due to perjury on the part of the jurors or not, the faot remains that a New Zealand jury have deliberately pronounced their opinion on oath that two most villainous and brutal murderers are fitting subjects to eDJoy the clomenoy of the Crown. We fear that this is another instance of that morbid sympathy with orime and oriminals which seems to be growing as a pestilent blight m these Australasian colonies, and which threatens to defile their good name and to deteriorate the moral sense of their population.

The annual meeting of the Ashburton Fire Brigade will be held this evening. The Captain requests a full attendance of members as important business will come up for con sideration.

The Christoburoh members of the Com mittee of Management of the^Old "Men's Home, Messrs Jones and White, were to-day shown over the Hospital by their local ool leagues. . Both gentlemen, who have bad much experience m hospital management, expressed themselves favorably as to th c efficaoy of the alterations and additions whioh are now being carried out at the inflli tution. They also highly complimented the matron, Mrs Mackay, upon the handsome collection of growingjferna and flowers whioh she has both within and without the building. Having left the institution the members of the party were the recipients of Mr Harrison's hospitality.

This morning the Committee of Manage, ment of (the Old Men's Home paid a visit of inspection to that institution, m order to decide upon what stepa should be taken for the extermination of the vermin with which the place is swarming. Messrs Jones and White, the Ohristchuroh members, arrived by the express train, and were met by Messrs A. Harrison and T; Scaly, Ashburton mem bers, and Mr Mainwaring, Seoretary. Mesßrs W. 0. Walker and R. Friedlander were.un* avoidably absent. From the Btation the party went to the Home, where they were oonduoted through the building by Mr Fox, the Master, and shown on every side the traces of the unpleasant insect, the presence of whioh is the souroe of great annoyanoe to the inmates. When the inspection of the various parts of the institution had been con cluded, Mr Jonea expressed the opinion that as a temporary measure of relief fumi. gation would be found effeotive. ' Suoh ques tions as those of erecting a new building, or of establishing ga system of boarding out, were too large for .hasty [consideration, and the Home as it was at present would answer for some time yet if the vermin were got rid of. After a long '.conversation between mem beVß of the Committee, it was deoided that fumigation be resorted to, the wings being treated m succession, the matter of dis posing of thejnmatcs for whom room could not be found, being left m the hands of the local members. Before the Committee left the premises an old man made his appear* ance, holding a cup whioh contained 18 remarkably well grown,.. besides numerous small specimens of the insect upon which naturalists have bestowed the name of oiinex k'GttUarin.f, one, it must be confessed, which is infinitely more prepossessing than the creature's appearanoe. The inßeots, he in formed the Committee, had dropped into the cup during the night; he had not oaugh t them. This was a praotioal demonstration of the swarma of these vermin which infest the Home.

A cricket matoh between teams selected respectively from the Herald effiea, at Timaru, and the Press office, Christchurch will be played at Ashbuiton to-morrow.

The Irrigation Committee of the Ashburton County Council met yesterday and decided to recommend the circulation of the requisite petitions m Districts Nob, 1 and 2.

Great interest has been exoited among the juveniles of Ashburton during the past day or two by the antics of a performing bear, which, under the tutelage of three French man, has been walking on his hind legs, balancing a pole m his forepaws, turning Bonierßaults at the word of command, and when treated thereto tossing off glasses of beer with evident gusto. Bruin is one of a pair of oubs captured by one of the party m the Pyrenees Mountains, and brought cut, after training, to the Australian ooloniee, where the pair were exhibited m a large tent at all the principal towns, their performances having even reoeived the distinguished patron age of Vice-Royalty. The owners were, we understand, offered £700 for them for the Sydney Zoological Gardens, but deolined to sell, and brought them on to New Zealand. At Inveroargill they had the misfortune to lose the male, whioh was the larger of the two, standing 8 feet high when erect on his hind legs and weighing over 7 owt. Indeed, his demise is said to owing to his having been too fat. After leaving Ashburton the Frenchmen and their queer companion pro ceed northwards. We understand that they are open to receive a good offer for Bruin, bo that there is a ohanco for any one desirous o' owning an animal of the kind. She is of the color of a grizzly, stands about 6 feet high, and weighs 4 owt.

MAGISTERIAL.

ASRBURTON— FRIDAY.

(Before Mr H.C. S. Baddeley, R.M )

CIVIL CASES.

N.ZL. & M.A. Company v E W. Osborne. — Claim, £7 10s. — Mr Crisp appeared for the plaintiffs. Defendant, a farmor at Kakaia, was nob present. The debt was proved by Mr fcfecretan, and judgment was recorded for the amount claimed with costs £1 Is. An order was made for the return of the goods lent to Osborne.

Tucker and Restell v E. W. Osborne.—- Claim, £1. Defendant did not appear, and judgment went by default. J. Moiaon v Prebble. — Claim, £2 13s lOd. — Mr Cuthbertson appeared for the p'aintitf. Defendant had writton to the Court, stating that the debt was contracted previous to his bankruptcy. — Adjourned for one week without costs (Mr.D. Thomas, J.P., here took his seat on the Bench )

DRUNKENNESS.

Patrick McHanagh, alias McSill, was charged with drunkenness find riotous conduct m a licensed house — J. W. JMc- Ba«, liconaeo of the Central Hotel, deposed that the accused was puilty of riotous conduct m his hotel, and using obscene language, — Accused pleaded to be Jet off, alleging that lie had work to go to — J-ergennt Helton remarked that there wore a great many rough persons about the district at the present time, whose conduct deserved punishment. There being several previous convictions on the record, the accused was fined 60s, m default 14 days W. Orberry was charged with drunken ness, — Sergeant Ftlton eaid the man was brought before tbe < ourt two days ago on a similar charge, when he was let off with a oantion —Fine') 20s and cos's, m default 3 days imprisonment. obscene' language. Jamei Patterson, a Maori, was charged with the aoove offence. — De'endant, m reply to the Court, aaid " he was boozed at the. time " t»nd did not know what he. was doing. — VVm. March proved that accused had made use of most disgusting 'anpuage on the. footpath m front of bcott's stables, and before children. — A. Dee, cabdriver m the employ of G. F. gave cor oborative evidence. Several little girls he uaid were present, and accused kept repeating words forabouf, twenty' minutes.— The Bench severely adtnoninhjad the accused, md sentenced tiiti) t£> j[4 'days' imprisonment .vith hard labour:

REeUSTBATION ACT. On the application of Mr Ward, Regis trar, several alterations were undo m the Aehburton electoral roll. The Court tfyeo adjourned,

CRICKET.

Thß AUSTRALIAN MATCHES.

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Sydnb*, January if. The oricVet match, B>.\aw and Lily, white's team v Oamden, has been drawn, as the rein prevented the matoh from being finished.

The intercolonial cricket matoh has baen postponed till to-morrow on account of tlip rain.

(A) elvdd Janiary 28tb, 1 p.ra)

Sydney, January 28. * The cricket matoh, Shaw-Lilywhi'e V United Australia, which should hare oommenoed today, is postponed till to morrow.

A WARNING TO DISHONEST BANKRUPTS.

Palmrrbton Worth, January 2f. His Honor Judge Rawaon has been very levere on bankrupt n who hava come bt fore him for examination at the Court here during the Ust day or two. At the close of the examination of William Fen 'on yestetday his Honor said he was deliberating whether he should give the debtor a week or a fortnight, but to give him an opportunity to show that his posi tion was not due to reckless trading he would not declare hii examination dosed, And bankrupt is to come up again at the next sitting of the Ooutt. At the examination of William Whit tor, butoher, to-day, his Honor Bald the assignment by the debtor r f his property was thi» most bar* faced swindle he had met, and ha was about tt seutenoe him to three months with hard labor, when the Deputy Offioial Assignee asked for an adjournment, of the examination, which was agreed to. The third case was that of a batcher named George Sy mons, who it was shown had no capital, w.ai m bual oeai four month*, and Incurred liabilities to the extent of £150 la this case the debtor had been keeping h's mother, brother and sister out of the prooeeds of book debts. There were no assets for o editors. The Judge sentenced the bankrupt to fourteen days' imprisonment, without hard labor, as a deterrent to other bankrupt.

TELEGRAPHIC NEWS.

BRITISH AND FOREIGN.

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FRANCE AND MADAGASCAR.

London, January 26

Intelligence is to hand from Mada gascar that the town of Tamatave which has been m the occupation of the French since. the Hova war, has now been evacuated by the French forces.

THE WOOL SALES.

At the colonial wool sales to-day i2,2ooJjales were offered. The market

is firm,

DEFEAT OF MR GOSCHEN.

The election to fill the vacancy m the representation of the Exchah£t Division of Liverpool m the House of Commons, necessitated by the death of the late senior member, Mr David Duncan, Home Ruler took place to-day and resulted m the return of Mr Neville (Liberal) by a majority of eleven votes over his opponent, Mr Goschen, Chancellor of the Exchequer. The respective totals polled are 1 stated to be 3222 and 32 1 1, but the ballot papers are to be recounted to-morrow, prior to the declaration of the poll.

AUSTRALIAN.

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FLOODS IN NEW SOUTH WALES

Sydney, January 27. In consequence of heavy rains the Clarence river at Grafton has been flooded to a greater extent than has been previously experienced. Two lives have been lost by the inundation and great damage has been done to property through the district The floods are now partly subsiding.

THE MINERS' STRIKE.

Th; strike of miners of the Lambton. colliery has ended, and the men have returned to work.

NEW KNIGHT-

Mr Darley, the Chief Justice, has been knighted.

THE PREUSSEN'S PASSENGERS

Mblbotjbnb. January 27. The Preussen's passengers will bo released from quarantine to- morrow

THE LATEST ILLUSION.

THE VaNIsHTinG LiDY.

Perhaps the best merit cf a conjurer is the ability to devise new illusions; and this merit Buatier de Kolta possesses m a high decree. His latest triok is the vanishing of a lady, It is the most startling and effective illusion which has been brought oat since the sphinx originally astonished and delighted the world a Boore of years ngo or more. Baatier de Kolta is now performing the feat nightly at the Eden Theatre m Paris with so great aacc«ss that he has been compelled to postpone his promised visit to London, where he had intended appearing At t^e Egyptian Hall during the autumn tour of Messrs Maakelyne and Oooke. This triok was brought to England by M, VerbeoV, who did it last year at the Picoadilly Hall ; but Mr Betram accom plishes it without the aid of an assistant Mid without leaving th.i s l .age. Me Betram tnVoB a large newspaper, which he unfolds m the centre of the stage to cut cff communication with any possible trap-door. On thin newspaper he places a chair. In the chair he places a young lady, who oroßses h r hands m her hp over hot iaoe handkerchief. After aho has apparently been rendered insensible by inhalations Mr Betram produces an erorraous black silk handkerchief, about five feet wide by seven feet long. This he brings down to the audienoe to show that ifc is not m any way prepared, and the spectator can see that the silken stuff 'B thin enough to be transluoent. With this flinwy shawl Mr Bel ram completely covers the youne lady, carefully adjusting It to the fl -or, and as oarefully tying it behind her head. When all has been done regularly and m order, and there Is only to be seen the figure of the young lady as she tits m the chair, enshrouded m the black vail, Mr Betram suddenly snatches away the silken shawl, which disappears from his hands at once. The young lady has vanished; the ohiir stands there empty, save that there remains on the seat the lace handkerchief which aba fcttd held m her fingers ; it has fallen from the touok of a vanishing hand. Athld the applause which the strange dtsappearar cs calls forth, Mr Betram steps to the door at the aide of the stage and. leads on again the younp lady who vitnt dc disparaitre. —Saturday Review. •

THE ASHHURTON &TJAKDIAN, FRIDAY, JANUARY 28, 1887



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Oralghead, who comes to New Z j aand well recommended with over thirteen years praotioal experience, »nd all the latest and newest ideaa oonneoted with the trade. ALEXANDER ORAIGHEAD. Aehbnrton, January Ist, 1887, REFERRING to the Bbove, I have it much pleasure In intimating to the residents of Ashbnrton and surrounding district that I have deoided to settle m Ashburton, and hope by strict attention to business to merit the Bam e favorable support whloh has been extended to my brother. The Ashburton Tweeds being quite equal, and m some reflpeots tuper or to imported goodp, I will support the local industry as far bb the requirements of businrsa will permit. Fit, Style, and Workmanship Guaranteed. HUGH C. CRATOHEAD Aahburton, January l-.t, 1887. 12 HUSBAND AND WIFE. The Husband. Dear wife, I am weary of seeing You tcil every day for your bread, . "While I am a poor helpless being } •Tis often I wish I were dead. You ne'er were accustomed to toiling. Your hands were once white like tho snow ; While I watch yon work "night and morning Yonr movements seem wearied and s?o w The Wife, Dear husband, give over yonr worry, My work cc ma )i"je labor, I ween, Bnt I am never compelled, dear, to hurry Now I use Ferriman'B Washing Machine. It lightens by two-thirds my labors, And makes all my garments so clean , That our clotbus are the envy of neighbors Who adore Ferriman'a Washing Machine mO THE WIVES AND MOTHERS OF JL ASHBURTON AND THE GENERAL PUBLIO OF NEW ZEALAND. In presenting to the public of Ashbmton the marvellous BTEAM WABHER, I believe I am confer ing a boon of incalculable worth on every wife and mother m this bsautifa' land, an whom that most importnu; function of every household devolves, known (and hitherto dreaded) as washing clothes of every de- sciption. By the nae of this Machin?, this distastefal and Blavish work i 3 entirely relieved of Hs drudgery, and made ' a source of pleasurable oxerciso. The uncquallel qualities which it possesses of thoroughly bVncMne the clothes giving them an unparil'eled whiteness, and it 3 harmle s action upon delicate nnd colored fibrica, render it peculiarly useful and popular. The eavine qualities of tha Mach'ne quite m keeping with its other m-»ritoiina features. Any peraon who will give it a prac- tical tost will be unquestionably convinced that from an ECONOMICAL et ndpoinr, it ia UDBurpassd and unequalled. The consump- tion of fuel is materially reduced. The saving effected m thi^ ite-n alone will m <ne year equal the price of tho Macuine. As it only entails tbe consumption of two-thirds the amount of soap u<ed m the ordinary wav of washing, thU item of ec nomy is silf-evident to every person. Tha greatest saving, how- ever, ia effected m the wear and tear of the clothcp. Every intelligent individual huowa that tin uho of the waishboa r d wears tin varions fabrics more than anything else, and ib thi marvellous Ft eAui Waeher renders its u?8 absolutely unnecessary, and thereby ob- viates almost 6' tirel> the nccfs-ity for " clothes mending," its saving qualities m thi • particular will be at once apparent and appre- ciated. Bnt all its savin-' qualities of a financial character aro eclipsed, and dwindle in<o insig- nificance, when we take into consideration the frail, delicate, and weakly condition of thousands -of wives nnd mothers who are forced to tax their energies and waste their limited strength m Jtha o!d way of washing; but who may, by lhe use of its magical pro- perties, do the work without any fatipue to their feeble bodies, and with infinite satisfac- tion and ploaenro to their minds. This, more than any deEire or expectation on the part of the inventor to make money out o the article, was tbe prime object he bad m view. From tho marvellous results obtained from its use. however, and tho unbounded and en' h-si- astic comment* ations from everyone having used it since its introduction to the pnblic, as 1 annexed list, of names of persons wh > have purchased the machine and are willing to testify to its merits, will fully attest, the advertiser his deemed it w.se, m ord- r to place this incomparable article of household uee more prominently before the intelligent people of the district, to ? ivfl the poaLal address of a few of the buyers, m order that an unprejudiced and entirely impa'tial opinion of ite intiinsic value, may be readily obtained by anyone desirous of getting such information from actual risers and purchiaera, who will nu- doul.tedly be best calculated to give a just estimate of its value. Mrs Hoibert, Seafield Mr M. Bruce, Sea field Mr Collison, Beafield Mr D. Boss, Lauriston Mr G. T. Marriott, Ashburton Mr T. Claiidge, ABhburton Mr W. Charlton, Ashburtcn Mr Bradbury, Afhburton Mr H. Hudson, Elgin Mr J. Lloyd, Nr.wlands Mr E. Thomas, Waka^ui Mr A. Frigby, Arhburton Forks Mr 8. Chapman, Willowby Mr G. Grice, Willowby Mr ,T. Williams, Willovby Mr J. Henrn. Ealing Mr A. McLcod, Tinwald Mr W. Anderson. Flemington. Mr 0. C. Foois, Alfo-d Forest Road Mr Pefrr Lownie, Wnk^nui Mr Williitn Brow", Wak.nui Mr J Jobnstone, Trevo.ton Mr 0-nrles War 1 , Aobbrrton Mr William Ba lie, Ashburton Mr Charlei Fowke, Asl-burton Mr An rew D iwson, Waterton Mr Ji bn Fmall, Wheatsione Mr J H. Carlton, Mount Soccers .And J 3l others m all parts of the diettict, DIRECTIONS FOR USE. ! tecp the clothes over night, then wring m out. Soap aU the d : rly parts wall. When the water is boiling violently, which will at once b evident by heavy and foaming Buds rising to the top of the m .chine, take out the clotbes end pnt them at once into clean water (i»r the dirt is liaole to set, and difficult to remove if this is neglected). After this, tin Ec and put them m blue water. Prints and Ginghams, soap same as whits slothes. Put them all mnt once ; when watrr is boiling turn fcr five minutes. If water is not boiling, but very hot, turn eight minutes. Lacp Curtains, wet nnd soap them , put -hem m a pillow slip j tie them up." Turn for ;eu or fifteen minutes. Cold water will do for Fftt'ng all the above. Woollen Blankets. Wet m warm water Soap and put them m loose When the water >oils turn ten minutes. Rinse m warm water. Red Flan n Is. Wet them m warm water. Vhtn water is just ready to boil, turn for one ninuto. Rinse m wa>m water, for white lannels tarn for five minntes. Hose. Ladies' and Children's Hose, highly olored, mast not be pnt into boilhw water, ut hav(B good and hot. Turn one minnte, if ot highly colored tarn five minutes. F.FEURIMAN, (Sole Agent, Ashburton. FOR SALE. A Good WireMcCormick BINDER, A second-hand; Wood's STRING. F.FEiIBIMAN,



Special advertisement?. H. J. WOOD AND CO. FRIEDLANDER'S BUILDINGS, East Street, NEW "GO ODS Just opened out. PHOTO Frames, Fire Screens, Writing Desks, Work Poxes, Photo Album?, bcrap Albums, Wutiog Albums, Docu- ment Baskets, Letter Clips, Inkstands, Pen Knives, and every description of *ancy ana Commercial Stationery We have, -iso a large J-toek of " Brown Wrapping Paper Grocer*' G/ey Bags, also Confectionery nnd Fruit Bags New Books and New Music by every mail 6teamer, y Subscribers supplied with English, American, and Continental Newspapers and Magazines immediately on arrival of mail Special attention is given to all orders for Bakbinding, Printing Engraving, and Lithography. Specimens on view Special Discounts allowed to Library ai.d fechool Committees. Catalogues and .Lists on application . Any Book wan ed which may be tem- porarily out of Block will be immediately procured from our Christchurch Establish- merit the stock of which is one of the largest and best asßorted m the colonies ■ luTeame r r. L ° ndOn **"* h * *™ { H. J. WOOD & CO. Booksellers, Staiioners, Printers, and Bookbinders, STATIONERS' HALL, ASHBUBTON. We have pleasure m calling attention to rur large and w.-H-assorted stock of Sheet Music, comprising the latest and most popular Songs, Dancee, and Pi -no- forte feolos. Teachers and othera will find a useful assortment of tho most approved Methods and Studies for Pianoforte Practice and Singing. Pi anos by cele . r.rated makers, which may be either purchased on the deferred payment sys tern o r hired for any length of time, Cornts, Flutes, Accordions, Concert(na>, Harmoniums, Organs, and urass Instruments. .___ BLjT. WOOD & CO. WHITE, CAYGILL, & CO., BARRISTERS /AND SOLICITORS, J. W. WHITE, Notary Public. is hereby given that the / ™?r erßI '6 ned » Meßara White and 0. (White Smithaou, and Raymond), of Timaru, nnd Jobn A. Cayoill, of A 6 h- burton, have this day entered Into rartnerehip na Barristers and Solicltora, at -Aehburton, under the Btylo of "White Caygilland Co." Mr J. W. White, will attoLd the aitlinga of the Courts at Aoh- arkn. WHITE & CO., JOHN A. OAYQILL. Olonfy to lend In any imms on approved freehold security. Offices : Bullock'a Arcade 10*803 WILDING AND LEWIS, riARRISTERS AND QOIIOITORS. F. WITbING, Kotaby Public. Offices: Next "Mail" Office, Butnettst., Aahburton. Mr Wilding will attend the sittings of tho Ashburion Courts on Tuesday and Fridays, and. may be consulted personally p these days. The firm la now represented m Ash" burton by Mv Clayton, an English Solicitor of considerable experience, wbo will be m daily attendance at the office to receive instructions and confer with oionts. *100 8 A CERTAIN CURE FOR BALDNSSS. HICKMAN'S Eclipse flair Producer. (Uegistered). [.PRICE, 4s. A NEW DTSOOVERY for the «rowth JOL of Hair on the Head and Face ; for removing and preventing Dandruff, and arresting the Fall of the Hair. It cures any ! Disease of the Scalp, nnd causes new growth on the head after being bald for yeurs None genuine without the trnde mark and Bignoturo— JOHN HIOKMAN. To be obtained at all Chemists. NEW ZEALAND CLOTHING FACTOR/ milE NEW GOODS. FOR THE J SUMMER SEASON ABE NOW OPENED OUT. The Stock is THE LARGEST & BEST SELECTED m THE TOWN, And the variety of Style and Patterns m, Men's, Youths', and Boys' Clothing leaves nothing to be desired. ihousands of Men's and Boys Suits, newest styles. Trousers and Trousers and Vests manufactured of New Zealand Tweedp. Every garment warranted shrunk Jvercoats, Waterproof Coats and Leggings m great variety Hats, comprising every new style worn Children's Jersey Suits, Children's Mon- of-War Suits Gentlemen's Hosiery, Scarves ; Oxford Regatta and White Shirts ■ . Rugs. Jprt;. antoaus, and Trayplljng Boge r he celebrated WERTHEIM SB. WING MACHINE. Time Payments. N,55, CLOTHING FACTOR?, &4BT BtCSJT, <



Wanted. __ WANTFD, with immediate occupation, Private Residence, Seven or eight rooms. Within easy distance of Post Office. Apply, stating terms, Box 94, PP. 1154 WANTED a Strong Gir 1 , ahoub 15; able to milk. Apply Mbs Quane, North Belt, after 3 p. na. 1166 WANTED Known— For oheap drapery go to H. C. Seoers' Geouine C ear- Inn Bale. Fresh barg«ias just opened. Melford House, East street. ANTED REAPERS and STRING BINI'ERS immediately. Contract work. 1144 JOHN GRIGG. WANTED Known — Girl's gloves, 2d; ladies' nardkerobiefs, 21 ; black Ahpaca, 5Jd ; towels from 3d ; ladies' straw hats, 31; ladies' silk pioves, Gi; grand v*lne m dress stuffs, at 6id. H. O. Sboeks' Great GleariDg Sale. AKTBD Known.— TUMNG— Our Tuner is now m Aehbarton. Orderi promptly attend to, Milner and Thompson. H. M Jones, Agent. WANTED Known.— For gentlemen's shitti. T63tß, pantii, socks, bmceß, tie*, etc., ro to H. O. S>gers' Genuine Clearing Sale. Great variety of eaoh jutt opened. -^ WANTKD by the undersigred TENDERS for CROP of OATS m stook, 2£ acres, more or less, at Allenton, not later than Siturday next at 12 o'clock .—J. Simmon ds. 1 161 ANTED CAbH.— Now Currants 6sd ; Valencia", 6d ; Sultanas, 7d ; Elemes, 7d ; Muscatels, Is 6d ; l^lti boxes Naw Figs, 8d ; vVbito Saga', 2£d. Jas. McGbegob, opposite the Arcade. TTttJRNITURE— To meet the times, W JU DAVIS, Cabinetmaker, East street, Ashburton, is now selling Furniture of all kinds cheap?r than ever. ( hest of Drawers, £1 5s ; *-prin* Couches, £1 5s Every other article tqua'ly cheap. All new furniture at Becond-hand price. 804 Special Advertisements. CAUTION TO POACHEKS. TN consequence of so much Poaching of -■- Trout from the La<>inl.or Creeks I hereby give notice that anyone found so | doing will be prosecuted ; and further, that a reward of £20 will be paid to any person who will give each information as shall lead to the conviction of such offenders. DONALD McLEAN, U C 3S Lagmhor; GREAT ANNUAL SALE OJ {SURPLUS STOCK.. or IDRAPERYJBCLOTHINC, and] BOOTS. Commencing Saturday, JanJ22. GKEATEST BARGAINS Ever offered m Aehburton. FOR PRICES SEE HANDBILLS. I I p i ANDREW ORR' r MOUNT SOMERS COAL PIT, DOAL CAN NOW BE HAD 1 AT THE ABOVE PIT ' FOB J FMGHT SHILLINGS PER TON, fl Or m Ashburton at v SEVENTEEN SHILLINGS PER TON, G By the Truck. R FOR CASH OiNLY. r 0031 " F. WRIGHT.



Victoria House^ IN Consequence of Requiste Alto'ations to Premises, which will afford 'greater foilitifß for condnctii g our rapidly increasing business, it has been found necessary to Greatly Reduce our ktbek within ihe cext few weeks, largo nnd liberal deductions are now made m every DpparfmenN Bolder* of Glassware Gift Coupons are requested to present then itne as early as convenient to enable the Gift Distribution to be satipfactorily closed. DIMANT~& COE, GENERAL DRAPER*, OtOrillßßS, &c, East and Tancred streets, Ashburton. NEW YEAK PRESENTS. FROM A PESNY THIMBLE T.^AN~EIGIITY GUINEA PrANO. BEST Pq^siblo Value m PIANO?, ORGANS, and HARMONIUMS, on easy Monthly Payments. Second-hand Piano 3 from £12, New Pianos, iron frame full trichord, from £35 ur\ ' Com© and &c the UNPARALLFLED SHOW OP DOLL", all sorts and sizes GLASS and BASKETWARE, beautiful Plush Brackets, and Miirrors JAPANESE GoOPSand NICK-NACKS of all descriptions. PRIZE and REWARD BOOKS LOWEST POSSIBLE PRICES. Schools Liberally dealt with. H. M.~JONES



NOTICE ■■'.TO THE LADIES OF ASHBOtITON. MBS PAULINoThaB REMOVED to WALTON OOTTAGF, Gkebn Lane, Hampstead. 145 MRS MANHIRE, FANCY GOODB WAREHOUSE, Saunders 1 Buildings, East street, FANOT STATIONERY, Toys, and Christmas Presents m variety. Christinas Cards, &c, &c. Ladies' and Children's Pinafores and Aprons, 4c, &o. 9624 AbHBURTON HTQH SCHOOL. ' Ist TERM, 1887, THE BOYS: PCH< OL vrill RE-OPEN on MONDAY, the 31st inst. The GIRLS' SCHOOL on TUESDAY, Ist February. Pupi'e to assemble at 10 a.m. For further^ information apply to the Headmaster, or the Secretary. JOHN EDGAR BUCHANAN, 1 127 Eecretasy. ffIOWI,IS»S PENNYROYAL AND J. STEEL PILLS FOR FEMALES quickly correct all Irregularities, and relieve the distressing symptoms so pre> relent with the sex. Boxes Is lid and Is 9i, of all Chemists and Patent Medicine Vendors. Prepared only by The Lincoln and Midland Counties Drug Co. , Lincoln, Xngland. Wholesale of all the Wholesale Houses. Beware of Imitations. TRY KIRKPATRICK'S NEW' SEASON'S JAM. SPECIAL NOTICE. XT IRKPATRICK'S NEW SEASON'S J\.-JAM'<b made <rom NELSON GKOWN FRUIT, and boiled within a few hours after the fruit has been . fathered. It thus retains most of the natural flavor of the fresh fruit. KIRKPATRICK'S NEW SEASON'S 'AM is the most delicious preserve m .market, Do not be persuaded to. buy cheap and « inferior brands of Jam, the remains of old | stock, which must be cold at any price, but\ASK for KIRKPATRICK'S NEW f SEASON JAM, and see that you get it I I THE BEST 18 ALWAYS THE HKAPEST. Kirkpatrick's New Season Jaw is the best. > -CAUTION. . None sb genuine unless our name is •tamped on each tin, and has our registered Trade Mark "Lord Nelson' 1 c* the label. J B^|Kii^a^^&Co. s "ur a "wire a NELSON, N.Z.. l^