The Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. MONDAY, JULY 18, 1887. REGISTER ! REGISTER !

Once tnore we call the earnest at tention of our readers to make sttre that they will be m a position to exer cise the privileges of electors at the forthcoming elections. We have already taken steps to inform those who, having already sent m claims, are, for various reasons, required to register afresh, and if these take the necessary measures to secure the placing ol fbeir names on the roll, it remains only for thoss to register who have hitherto never regis tered at all, to ensure that everyone m the district, who is possessed of the requisite qualification, will be m a position to cast his vote when polling day comes. And let it be remembered thut there is now no time to lose. Official intimation of the dissolution of Parliament reached the Registration Officers throughout the colonyonFriday night, 15th inst., and the thirty days allowed them for compiling the roll count from that day. But as names cannot by law be placed on the roll until fifteen days after receipt of claims this fifteen days must be deducted from the tinny. N»w oauuiiDg from the 1 6th inst. (Saturday), thirty days brings us to the 15th August, but as the roll must be completed on that day, and as no names can be placed thereon which have been sent m less than fifteen days prior thereto, it follows that the last day of July is the very latest op portunity for registration. Rather, the day before that, for the 31st July is a Sunday, and therefore a dies non. Con sequently, Saturday Week, July 30, will see the door closed against appli cants for the privileges of electors. Those who have not registered as yet, but mean to do so, should therefore bestir themselves at once, as there are Only Eleven Days (omitting Sun day) after 10-day, on which the right to vote at the forthcoming elections can be secured.

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

We are.in reoeipt of No. 1 of the " Political Reformer," published gratis by the Ghrißt ohuroh Reform Association. §§The French, who export more pears than «ny other nation, cover the inside of the boxes with spongy paper or dry moss, which absorbs the moisture; Each pear ia then Wrapped m Boffc paper and placed m layers m the box, the largest and least mature m the bottom, filling all interstioes with the dry moss. Thus they will keep a month or more. A super-refined lady entered a St. Louis dry-goods atere the other day and asked to be shown some " dignifiers." The floor-walker stared up the centre isle m a complete state of bewilderment as to what she wanted. At length he plucked up courage to request the fair customer to be a little more explicit) as he was ignorant of what she meant by " dignifiers. 11 With a look Bhe replied, " Bustles, sir." Says the Wellington " Post " :— There were some instructive details elicited at the meeting of Mr Bracken's creditors In Dunedin. It was shown that after £10,000 had been sunk m trying to maintain the " Evening Heraia," ha and Mr Bathgate bought the paper for £1,760. Mr Bracken's shares.in a company subsequently formed were Bet down as costing £710, and their present value was estimated at nil. King James boughj an Arabian horse of one Mr Markham, a merchant, for which he gave £500. It was the first of that country which had been seen m England. . . » The Duke of Newoastle, m his treatise on horsemanship, says he saw the Arabian above-mentioned, and describes him as a small horse with a bay colour, and not very excellent with regard] to Bhape— a description applicable to the famous horse since known as the Godolphin Arabian. John Hogg, m the " Shepherds' Calendar,', declares that dogs know what is said on sub. jeots m whioh they feel interested. A farmer had a dog that for the spaoe of three or four yearß, m the latter part of his life, met him always at the foot of his farm, about a mile and a half from his house, on his way home. If he waa half a day away, a week, or a fort night, it was all the same, she met him at that spot ; and there was never an instance seen o' I her going to wait his arrival on a wrong day. She could only know of his coming home by hearing it mentioned m the family. Skinny Men.— " Welte' Health Renewal 1 i restores health and vigor, cures Dyspepum, Impotenoe, Sexual Debility. At chemists and druggists. Kempthorne, Prossor, and Co., gents, Ohriatohurch. 2 Wells' Hair Balsam.— l gray, restores to original color. An elegant dressing, softens end beautifies. No oil nor grease. A tonio restorative. Stops hair coming out strengthens, cleanses, heals bqald. 2

J A football match took place on Saturday i last on the sporta grounds between the Ash- 1 barton Olub and a team from the Woollen Factory, which resulted m a win for the Club by 2 goals and 2 tries to nil. For the winners \ E. J. Fooks, Moore, and Clark played an ex. 2 cellenfc game, while Oliver, Thompson, and Graham did their beßt to stop the frequent rushes made by the Olub forwards. The all round form shown by tbe Factory was better than that of the Club, especially when playing a losing game, and if a return matoh is played the Club will have to look to their colors, and go m for hard training. It is to be hoped, now the Olub has made a start, its I members will turn out on Wednesday and Saturday afternoons for practice, as some foreign matches are expected to take place shortly. In the " Gazette " it is notified that Mr T. Mitchell has been appointed Postmaster at Ashton ; Mr A. Bramley at Elgin ; and Mr F. Plumridge at Lismore. Regulations for trout and perch fishing m the Ashburton County appear m the ourrent number of the " Gazette." An Inspection Parade of the Ashburton Eifles and Guards takes place on Tuesday evening, m drill order. We understand that the Distriot Adjutant, Major Newall, will be present and give one of the lessons m musketry instruction, on which capitation depends. Members will, therefore, see the necessity for attendance, if they wish; to qualify. We have been requested to mention that the Cadete will also attend this parade, and, aB absence will mean forfeiture of the capitation allowance, it is hoped every boy will put m an appearance. A Chinaman has sent to England for the plant for a dairy faotory at Eltham, Taranaki. i It is estimated that the Windsor acoident will cost the Victorian Government over ' £200,000. , There are 1971 certificated teachers em ployed by the JEduoation Department of New Zealand. Only two of these have attained first rank (A 1), and one of those is m Otago. The "Christian World" sajs:— At the opening of the General Assembly of the : Established Church of Scotland the Lord High Commissioner, after reading the Queen's i letter, announced tho reoeipt of Her Majesty's usual gift of £2000 for the promotion of the Gospel m the Highlands, a portion of the . same to be appropriated to the encouragement • of young men to preach m the Gaelio language . to the inhabitants of the northern parts of : the kingdom. A peculiar case came before the Auck ; land Polioe Court on Saturday. James > Edward Quinn and James Mannix were ■ charged with making a false declaration oi ' marriage to J. M. Wayland, Deputy Registrar of Marriages, to get from him a certificate 1 for the marriage of Quinn to Julia Sandford, she being under the age of twenty-one years. Mr Williamson, who appeared for the prose. ' eution, stated that prisoners had gone to the Registrar's office m company with Miss Sandford, Mannix personating the father oj the girl, and gave her away m marriage to Quinn, the pair being married by the Registrar. All went well antij the father oi the_ girl, who had refused his consent to the Union, heard of the state of affairs, the prosecution being the result. Prisoners were remanded. One of the exhibits m the Adelaide Exhibi tion is a big bell of fine tone from the Castle maine Foundry, bearing the following inscrip tion : — Federation. I was made on Viotorian soil, of Sydney copper and Tasmanian tin, melted With New Zealand coke, hy English, Irish, and Scotch men, under an Adelaide boy." On the other side of the bell are the words " Adelaide Jubilee Exhibition. Are we not brothers, serving one Queen, honoring one God? God save the Queen, and bless our Empire." The first inscription has given rise to some jooular comments on the great progress whioh tfie oolonials, and with them their colonies, mustl have made when '•English, Irish, and Sootoh men" are " under an Adelaide boy." Considerable inoonvenienoe was experienced at the R.M. Court, South Rakaia, on the oo oasion of the last sitting. The R.M. could not be m attendance, and it was expected that the Justices would sit. Only one, how ever, was available, and defendants and wit nesses were kept hanging about till half-past two, when Mr Martin (a visitor) took his Beat with Mr Hardy, and the business proceeded. It would be a real boon to parties having business at the Rakaia Court, if the Govern ment would appoint another Justice near the township, who could attend the Court when required. The N,Z. Loan and Mercantile Agency Company, Limited, has received the following cable message from London, dated 14th July, 1887 :— Wool— The Bales closed to-day at the level of last sales, except that superior greasy and fine greasy crossbred have advanced nearly £d per lb ; and medium and inferior greasy, faulty sooured, and washed have declined nearly id per lb. The sales comprised about 320,000 bales, of which 154,000 bales have been taken for the Continent and 16,000 for America. 35,000 bales have been held over for future disposal. Wheat— Market depressed, owing to favorable harvest prospeots. New Zealand average and longberried sorts are worth respectively 34s 6d and 35s 6d pe r 4961 b. Adelaide and New Zealand f.a.q. are worth o.i.f. off ooast, 33s 3d and 32s 6d per 4801bs respectively. Frozen Meat—Canter bury mutton and lambs are worth respectively 3£a and 4|d per lb. A linen dealer m London has the Royal order every year for ten new pairs of sheets at £25 a pair. The linen is of tbe most ex* quisitelyfine cambrio; m the centre ia the royal coat-of-arms moßt beautifully em broidered, and the orown equally exquisitely done m the four corners. These sheets are for the stato rooms, and are all manufactured near Belfast. Every day the Queen's bed is freshly furnished with linen, [and six house maids perform the task. There are twelve pillows, on whioh the linen cases are sewn, not buttoned or tied, and these aIBO are ohanged every day. It is much to be* regretted says the N.Z. " Times " that the laudable effort to avert a poor-rate m Wellington has apparently failed. ' Afc the same time we freely rqcognise that those who have worked so hard m this oause have done their best to render unnecessary the imposition of a rate for hospital mainten ance and oharitable aid. It is not through any lack of energy on their part that they have failed : the failure has been due solely to publio apathy. A poor-rate now appears inevitable, but we hops that Mr Fraser may be Buoeeasful m his effort to continue the maintenance of the Hospital at .any rate, by voluntary contributions. It is stated] that 4owt of sealing-wax per month is used by the Great Seal, of which the Lord Chancellor is the official custodian. Though the French climate is considered superior to that of England, the overage of lifo m England exceeds that of France by eleven years. The coral market is glutted. Five years is said to be the time it will take to sell off the stock already m hand, and meanwhile coral fishing m Sioily has been suspended.

SPORTING.

WELLINGTON STEEPLECHASES.

Thi following results, were telegraphed after we went to press on Saturd y. Wellington Steeplechase. 150 soys. Echo ../ ... 1 Rfangetohone ... ... ... 2 Orient 3 Dividend, £Ll. Welter Handicap, 60 soys. Deceiver ... 1 Wairuna 2 Voltigeur 3 Dividend, £3 13

VICTORIA RACING CLUB'S STEEPLECHASES.

(Rbdtbr Teleguams — Coptbigitt) Melbourne, Jaly 17. Gbind National Streplkohase, a handi cap Bweepatakeß of'lssovß each, sft with 500 added. The eeaond horse to receive 100 boys out of the stake. About three miles. Mr W. PaaKoa'B b g Royal Oak, 5 y?», 10stl2lb ... ... 11 Mr T Corrigan'a b g Promotion, 5 . yra, Hit 9ib ■: 2 Mr G. T. Law's eh g Flashlight, by Torchlight, aged 9at 7ib • 3 Gband National Hubdle Race, a handicap sweepstakes of 15 boys each, sft, with 500 added. The second horae to receive 100 boys oat of the stake. About three miles. Me S. G. Oook's eh g The Yeoman, by The Englishman— Springtime, 3yrs, 7atßlb 1 Mr S. Martin's oh g Friotlon, by . . Melbourne— Fidget, 6 yru, 94t 121 b 2 Mr W. Moffatt's oh g Darkness, by Blondln, 5 yra, or aged, 9jt 121 b 3

CHRISTCHURCH HUNT CLUB STEEPLECHASES.

The following nominations were received on Saturday night:— - ■■<■ - Hunters' Huedlb Raoe. About one and a half mile. Mexico Marmion Coatello Bayenswood Conspirator . Harkaway Molly Bawa Medico Muneter Fleetwing Bantam Teddy Zeta . Juggler | Sultan . Matagouri Mo(sirideroo Premier. Paylight Hunt Club Cup Steeplechase. About two and a half miles. Schoolboy Medico Costello The Fraud Commission Cardalo . Panic Waverley Impostor All Fours Brown Boy Premier Open Handicap Steeplechase. About three miles. Faugh- a-ballagh Bredonhill Secretary Irish King Mainboom Linwood The Agent Medico Mammoc Orient Chance Ben H. Maßter Qny Waverley Moody Borneo Borderman T ally-so Plate. Abont two miles. Su light Impostor Mexico Whalebone Schoolboy Fleetwing Molly JBawn Jack Bambler Gardale Maid of Munster All Fours Bamtam Waverley Daylight Premier Marmion Tomboy Ladies' Bracelet. Once round and a distance. : . Conspirator Whalebone Chiniquy . Kathleen Molly Bawn Moonraker Bantam The Fraud Buby Glen Marmion , Peeress

THE ERGOTED CATTLE

Wellington, Jnly 16. The following is Inspector OrbeU'e re port on the cattle disease m the Wai rarapa: - "I have the honor to report for your information as follows : — Having been in formed that a foot disease had broken out amongst the cattle upon the Wangal moana r state, I left Masterton on the 12th inatant and arrived at the homestead of Mr J. P. Bußsell on the 13th instant. On the following day I made an inspection of several mobß of cattle upon the estate. The simplest explanation that I can give of the disease which attacked the fonr limbs of the oattle Is to say that twenty one head of purebred oattle had been pat into a paddock of tail fescue grass badly { ergoted. This grass had been allowed to go to seed, and the seed waa allowed to shake itself out upon the ground before the cattle were put into the paddock. After the oattle had been m the paddock about a week their legs beoama Tery much, swollen ; lameness ensued, and some of their feet dropped off later on. Only six of the cattle out of the number that were put into the paddock escaped from the poisonous complaint. Six head were shot after their feet had rotted off by dry gangrene. Ergot i 8 known to possess poiocnous qualities when taken m conßi dorable quantities which will produce dry gangrene of the lower limbs, and In regard to this case I think thefie can be little or no doubt that the cause of the cattle los ing their feet was by their eatiug consi derable quantities of ergot with the grass Theso twenty-one head were mixed with a mob of other cattle previously to being put into the ergoted paddock of about ten acres. I examined this mob, and to all appearances they were perfectly healthy. The rest of the general herd remaining at large on the estate were looking sound and In good condition. I mußt thank Mr Russell for his courtaey m rendering me all necessary Information and aid during my viait. — Ddwabd Obbbll, Inspeotor."

THE BOTANICAL GARDENS OF THE WORLD.

According to a report of the Montreal Agricultural Sooiety, there are 197 botanical gardens m the entire world, and they are thus distributed : Prance and her colonies, 25 ; England and Ire land, 12 ; the English colonies, 27 ; Germany, 37 ; Italy, 23 ; Rußßla and Siberia, 17 : Austria and Hungary, 13 j Scandinavia, 7,' Belgium and Holland' and colonies, Spain and colonies, and the United States, 5 each; Portugal and Switzerland, 3 each ; Denmark and Ron mania, 2 saoh ; Brazil, Chili, Ecuador, Egypt, Greece, Guatemala, Japan, Peru and Servla, 1 each, The list may be completed by mentioning the gardens of Geneva and Louvain, and a fevr that have recently been organised In English India. At least half of the Gardens mentioned above are kept by the Govern* ment, 18 per cent by universities, some* times In conjunction with the general or olty government, 11 pec cent by cities alone, and 5 per cent by private donations Out of the same number 94 per cent are always open to the public, and 70 per per oenfc publish reports, or contribute In some auoh way to scientific research.

The Salvation Army is reported to be spreading rapidly m Canada. Indians on the Grand Rapids Reserve, Ontario, are joining the Army, where they have a corps of 100 red men, who meet m the Council Chamber by permission. It is also announced that the Army inteudfl to send a mission to the abori* gtoal blacks of, Australia,

MAGISTERIAL.

SOUTH RAKAIA— THURSDAY.

(Before Mr R. B, Martin, J. P., and Mx O. A. O. Hardy, J P.) CRUELTY TO A HOBSB. ( Pollca v. Osborne This was a oase la I which the defendant was charged with ; having left a horse outride all night tied to a fence, wlthou 1 . cover.— The following evidence waa led;:— W. Miller Bayr. a horse Had up about 10 o'clock at night, but did not reoogniae it. There waa aloo a horse m the same place: the, morning after, but he could not swear that it was the same."- Barnabas Blackburn, te« membered peeing, about May 17th, a horse tied up about eight o'clock m the morning, and had notice i a horse aome thlng Bimilar the evening before.— The oonetable*exp!alned that the information h»d bsen laid through Information received from the last two witnesses — Mr Osborne stated that on the day m qaeatlon.he had to go to town and had turned his'-hone loose to go home. He had not had time to look after it but asked a roan m the towDshlp to do so. The latter, J.. Irvln, could not understand what Mr Osborna said as that gentleman was on board the train, which was travelling at some ■pead, —A fine of 20a and oo«ts waslnflloted. SITPPLYINa A " PROHIBIT." John Bird was charged with having supplied drink to W. Street, against whom a prohibition order was In force.—Defen dant pleaded guilty, and m defence stated that Street craved for a drink and on the impulse of the -moment he procured it for him,— Flued 20s or 48 houri,— The Berioh remarked that under the <)Iroum* stances the man Street who hai hicl the drink and had. on a previous oocaildn got a person m trouble for the iiaiaV offenoe shoaldat least pay the fine. ' '

YOUTHFUL ROBBERS.

Ohbistohukoh, July 18. * To day John Albert Sewle, John £&osi, and Leonard Sellars, three boys who were committed for trial last week on charges of housebreaking and arson at F. Gabitei* shop, were .committed on four charged of housebreaking at Harris and Sbn&}3n«r chauts, Simpson's,- tobacconist, Smjthe's auctionroom, and <3reen's bacon-curing factory. They helped themß§lveß |p largo qnaiitfties .iofitobaoico and iclg^fa, three pairs of boots, ' a r'evoivei 1 'antf" "money* Searle confessed, the . wh^ole to Chief- Detective Neil, ;: ;.•:

THE CRISIS IN FRANCE

[bbuxb&'s telegrams-— gopybight. ] ' London, *Jafy 15. Count Munster, the German Ambas sador, complains that M. Fleurens* Radical paper is inciting this populace against the Germans arid insulting the Embassy. M. Fleurens-exptesses his^ grief. * •- ■■■■..:: v President jGre'vy.was strongly escorted m his passage -through i the streets of Paris yesterday. Hewas afisaileiwith persistent hissings and shouts of'^Vivc '*; Boulanger." Rioting was prevented by the completeness of the- military precautions taken. ■ ■■'-.i - It is reported that Russian merchants on the frontier have been ordered to dismiss all German clerks..-

HORSE MARKET.

Mr T. Bullock reports 'for -'Che fortnight ending Saturday, ltith-July;— ' ..?■ The entries lately have been email, and farmers appear to be busily engaged pat ting m their crops. On Saturday, 9th rout., only 10 horses, were entered, mostly of an ■ iaferior description, half, the entry being sold. Light harness horses, £7 to £8 ; hacks, only those of an inferior description wor« offered, and low prices obtained. On Saturday, 16th inst, 10 were entered for the day's sale, and 6 were sold as fol lows, via. :— Medium draughts, aged, of a fairly good stamp, £17, £17 10a ; and for a 4 year-old of rather a light description, £21 was obtained ; hacks, £4 15s, to £6 ; medium draughts of a good description, suitable for ploughing, were inquired for, and purchasers could not obtain what they wanted.

LANDED PROPERTIES.

On Saturday, the 9th, previous to the usual weekly horse sale, I offered suburban, Tinwaid properties, and rural land for sale by auction, when the following were sold* viz .-—Lots 31, 32, and 33, fronting Andrew and Clark streets, suburban dig* triot of Allenton, containing each about 1 rood, 2£ perches, the three brought £48 ; lot 266, Tinwaid, corner of Malcom and Annie streets, £9 ; 24 acres, 3 roods, being R.S. 28313, fronting Winchmore road, £3 17s 6d per acre.

INTERPROVINCIAL NEWS.

Greymouth, July 17. A few other contracts have been let by the Midland Railway contractors, in cluding bridges and some earthwork. ' -Dunedin, July 16. The death la announced of Sergeant* Major Stevenson, an old army officer, who served m the Indian Mutiny and at th» Khyber Pass, He waa wounded la Taranakl In the Maori war, and from the> effects he never quite recovered. He> will be accorded a military funeral. At the Supreme Dourt to-day m i case of mallolona proseontlon the jury gave • three-fourtha, verdict for £10 damages agaisst J. Walsh, who had oharged John Roy with stealing a saddle. A man named Jeremiah Leahy was fined £10 or two months for counselling and inducing an inmate of the Industrial School to abscond and harboring the lad after he had done 80.

MR IVESS AND THE NAPIER SEAT

< b M fol ir win 8 item» are from the Napfer Dally Telegraph" of the 13 th Inst :!- One night last week the members of tha Liberal " partj m Napiw met for tha purpose of selecting a candidate Koppoil tlon to Mr Ormond . Threa parsons Twera eventually selected, namely, Mr John Buchanan, Mr Jamaa MoAneny. and Mr George Ellis. The firat named gentle man obtained 27 votea, the second 10, and the lait 6. Mr Buohannan waa accordingly communioated with, bat de ?h» 9 T d iK he ! h ° nur ; . Laßfc , night ' tQ wefore, the Liberate met to make another soleo tion, but not being able to hit upon any. body more suitable they requisitioned Mr lvess. A requisition to Mr J.lveas to stand tor Napier waß being hawked about town to day for signature. Mr Iveos Is almost an unknown man, and has made no name foe himself m politics. However, if Mr Ivew would like to drop a couple of hundred pounds or bo m a hopeless contest. wh» should the " Liberals •■ muzzle the oxlhift would tread out a golden harvest? A. little foreign capital will be highly ac ceptable. J

JffJß ASHBPRTON GUARDIAN, MONDAY, JULY 18, 1887.



That weakness and lassitude m fast-growine ohildren, may be easily, remedied by a few doses of American Oo.'s Hop Bittera. ReaJ Keating's Cough i Lozenges cure Coughs Asthma, Bronchitis. Medical te B «mS£ tatesthatno other medicine is ao effectual n the cure oE these dangerous mSadies. One Lozenge alone give ease, one or two aft bedtime ensures rest. For relieving difaoulS of breathing they we invaluable, f'hev oo£ tain no oj>ium npr any violent drug. Sold b» *U Chenuatß mTuw, IBls1 B ls w a 3 oj^ff



Wanted. J WANTED- -A Boy. A. Kamnitzer, Ashburt-n, July 18th, 1887 PUMPKIN PRIZES --The Monster Jubilee Pumpkin contained 496 seeds. [ Signed; E J. Paul, R. Elston, J. Peaiy | PUMPKIN PUJZES— AII gnesses from' part 400 to 583 are Prizes, guesses for 400 on Tickets higher than 1276 are out of it, —Melford House \\T ANTED to clear out— -Boys' Tweed VV Snlto, from 5a 6t. Menis' Suits, from 21ft. At Dissolution Sale, Okk and Aloobu's. ANTED Known -Ashburton Wool Yarn, reduced to 2s 3d the Bundle, j all Colors.— Orr «te Alcorn's, Dissolution S-jIo. [ WANTED Known — Drepsraaklng, superior style and 6t at reduced price during Bale. Orr and a loorn*B. VX7ANTP:D known that HAVES & CO. ."• have Large Ktocks on hand. For further particulars see now advertisement m this issue. WANT 3D CAFH — Moir's Oatmeal, | 251bs, 23 9d ; Ling Fish, 5d ; Dried Apples 4d ; 21b Tins Beßt Honey, lOd ; Vestas, 5d per doz.; Sperm Candles, 5d ; Tin Fruits, Is ; Gutting do. Is 6d. — Jambs McGregor, Tancred Street, opposite Arcade. BEST Quality Plushes 3s lid, Black Alpaca 4sd, Double Width Sheeting 9id, Children's Cashmere and Silk Gloves 3d, Ladies Handkerchiefs Is 6d doz., Kid Gloves 6<3, good- Dress Stuffs for 7Jd — Melford Bouse Clearing Sale. WANTED KNOWN-That Wools Siogle and Double Berlin, Ande- lusian, Beatrice, Giant- Zepher, and Fin- gering. Crewel Silks, Filoselle, Transfers, Tinsel Balls, etc , etc. Babies Bootees m all Colors, Babies Gaiters, Infantees, etc., may now be had at Mrs Manhirk's, Saunders Buildings, Ashburton.



POTATOES ! POTATOES 1 ! POTATOES ! ! ! 3s 6d PER SACK. Delivered m any part of Town, WHY Starva your COWS when Ferrlmai will deliver yoa 14 Sacks Carrots, 1 ton . for 253, or 1 ton Mangold 3 22s Gi, It's che-ip Feed for Horses and a good change. THE PERFECTED SELF- ADJUSTING :■ • ' EUEEKA WEINGEE. TEE simplest, bost, and cheapest Olothrs Wrinyer m the World. Self-Adjualmg Steel Elliptic Springe. No Thumb Screws or Cogs rcq-urad. Compact Galvanised Iron Frame 3. Best White Eubber Rollers. FOED'S PATENT Scour & Lung-Worm Mixta, FOE SHEEP. ! A PEBFEGT CURE FOR SCOUR & LUNG WORM (which results from Scour.) 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SLEBINGISR, the olde«t and moat renowned Veterinary Practitioner m the Australian Colonies — who has fntroduced his unfailing remedies and educated the Public to treat their own Horses, Cattle or Dogs by offering bis medicines at a very low price (for the different diseases, see circulars) — has, after obtaining a good sale for th^m, now to caution the Pubic against bpurious Imitations of his Bemed'es. The genuine articles can be obtained from F. FERRIMAN: Qneen's Stables, Great King Street, Dunedin. To Mr Slebikger, V.S.— Dear Sir, — X think it a pleasure, combined With a duty, to iuform you that I have used your vnieuß Horse Mcd ciaea for several yearß, during which time I have always fonnd them to be as good as, and even better, than you described them. One dose of your Colic Drink always cured my horses m less than two hours. Your Hoof Oils have noted won- derfully well on my horses' feet, having kept them sound and free from lameness for the last fonr years. I would not be without these Oils mmy stables on any account. Your Em- brocation, Blister Ointment, and Uondition and Worm Powders are superior to any of the many kiu-ia I have usej ; indeed, I may men- tion th<it through uaiog your preparations 1 have not required the services of a Velerinary Snrgeon m my stables for six yea*s. I have much pleasure m recommonding your Horse Medicines to. every horse pro- prietor. My wife, who suffered much wi«h Rheu- matism, has also nsed yoir Rheumatic Balsam with wonderful effect, all other treatments having failed. ; Yon are welcome to publish this. ; I am, dear Sir, yours respectfully, DAVID BACON, (Of D. and J, Bacon.) TEW ZEALAND CLOTHING FACTORS' rHE NEW GOODS FOR THE WINTER SEASON ABB " NOW OPENED OUT The 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, rhousands of Mon'a and Boys Suits, newest styles. Trousers and Trousers and Vests manufactured of New Zealand Tweeds. Every garmen warranted shrunk Jvercoats, Waterproof Coats and Leggv^ge m great variety Hats, comprising every new styJo worn Ohildron's Jersey Suits, (Jhildtvi Men- of-War Suits Gentlemen's Hosiery, Scarves; Oxford Jegatta and White Shirt's Bugs, Portmanteaus, and Travellt Al Bags Phe celebrated WERTHEIM SIIIWING MACHINE. Time Payments. N.Z CLOTHING FACTOR, East Stbkt. A. Harrison. Alfred Harrison, AOOTIONEEtt, STOCK AND ESTATE AGENT AND VALUATOR. SATURDAY SALE at 12 o'clock sbarj. —Horses, Cattle, Plge, Produce »nd Merchandise. FOR SALE— Farming Implements, and Vehicle* of all kinds constantly io Yards on view for Fale. 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. 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FEKRIMAITS MARVELLOUS STEAM _WASHER. STILL TBIUMPHANT. TTTHAT THE~"DB!AN SAYS:— Copy of Testimonial.) The Deanery, Chrietchnrch, May 3rd, 1887.  I hays much pleaenre m stating tbn^ one of Measrß Barrell and Co.'s Patent Washing Machine's has been m use m my houßo for two months and a half, and gives entire satisfac- tion. HEHSY JACOBS, Dean cf Christchnrch. THE DOOTOB .ENDORSES. In reply to yoar onrd, we find the Washer ft most useful and labor-saving maohino- There is nothing equal to it m the washing line. It is all yon claim for it, and cur women folks would not be withont it. Even a dclicati female c»n do a largo washing m half a day. I cannot epeok too highly of it. Mps Da. HICKEY. THE FARMER BUPPORTS. To Mr Ferriman, Aehburton. Dear Fir,— ln reply to your request re Messrs Barrell and Co.'s Steam Patent Wath< ing Machines my wife requests me to state that the machine we got from you is a petfect uccßßs. The work that usually takes from •;ight to nino hours to accomplish is now done intwo hours and a half. The work is done jrell, with very little labor. — Yours respect- Blly, 8.8 CHAPMAN, Ashburton. THB SCHOOLMASTER TEACHE3. Seafield, June Ist, 1887. Mr F. Ferriman, Ashburtcn. Sir,— l have much pleasure m stating that Barrell's Steam Family Weening Machine has given us complete satisfaction. The maohino is especially useful to those who could not otherwise do the washing themselves ; it saves much labor and expense.— l remain, Ac, W. H. HERBERT. ! THE MEOHANIO SEES. Ashbuiton, June 4th, 1887. Mr Ferriman, Dear Sir, — £ was for ft long time a sceptlo rb resrardß the capabilities of your Washing Machines. I am now thoroughly oonvinced that they do what you claim for th m. The constzuction of the machine m regards com- pactness and convenience is all that can be desired. — Yourß faithfully, JAMES KSIR. , THB LAUNDRESS GBOWB WEALTHY WITH. Ashburton, March 29th, 1887. Mr Ferriman, The Washer I got from yon leaves my clothes a beautiful white color, m fact they are much whiter than I could get them by hand, and takes the dirt from them thoroughly. MbsJ&VILL. And each member of the human family that can possess one join and send up one universal shout ot praise, O prai*e Fertiman'B MarveUous Washer. Listen, listen, can't you hear the evening chorus from the undersigned ""^oing how their work is done. i?ad the following Het of names:— Mrs Herbert, Seßfield Mr M. Bruce, Seafield Mr Collison, Seafield Mr D. RoBB, Lanriaton Mr Q T. Harriott, Ashburton Mr T. Glaridfre, Ashburton Mr W. Charlton, Ashburton Mr Bradbury, ABhburton Mr H; Hudson, Elgin MrJ. Lloyd, Newlands Mr E. Thomas, Wokanui Mr A. Frisby, Ashburton Forks Mr &. Chapman. Willowby MrQ Orce, Willowby Mr J. Williams, Willowby Mr J. Hearn, Ealing Mr A. McLeod, Tinwald Mr W. Andeison, Flemington Mr O. O. Fooke, Alford Forest Road Mr Peter Lownie, Wakanui Mr William Browne, Wakanui Mr J. Johnstone, Trevorton Mr Chares Ward, Ashburton Mr William Baylies, Ashburton Mr Charles Fowke, Ashburton Mr Andrew Dawßon, Wa ( erton Mr John Pmall, Wheatßtone Mr J. H. Carlton, Mount Somora Mr J. Tucker, ABhburton Mr T. U. Jones, Ashburton Mr Reycraf t, Rakaia Mr Button, Meibven xv r Maginnis, Methven Mr L F. Andrewes, Ashbnricn Mr ». I^wn. Willo« Ky MrJ. W. Silcock, Ash burton Mr J. Canning, ABhburton Mr J. Kingsbury, Chertsey Mr McAnnally, Kyle Mr J. Primmer, iiakaia Mr J. Wheeler, Willcwby Mr J. Osborne, Willowby Mr J. Dunn, Flemington Mrs .Nevill, Asbburton Mr J. Doyle, Ruapnna Mr A. Gibson, Temuka Mr J. Crowe, Temuka Mr J. Mcßae, Central Hotel V.t B. Baker, t Bhbnrton Mrs Hellens, ABhburton Mr J. Harris, Ashburton Mr P. Fawcett, Ashbur 0 Mr P. 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Recommenced for main- taining animals m good health and condition, and also for restorirg thoae to health that have got into an unthrifty state from any cause. Invaluable for Stallions, RacehorßeE, Hunters, and a)l descriptions of Hornea from which great cxeriicns are required. ""Allowance for Horsea, Half.pinfc D lily. Can bo obtained only from F. FEBBIMAK. ABbbuton,



AND CABINETMAKEBS, UPHOLSTEREBS, AND GENERAL FURNITURE MAKERS. HAVE taken those Central and Con- venient Premises m Tancred Street, opposite Union Bank (late Jno. Meechj, and will carry on the above businessaß m \\\ Branches. Furniture Be-covored, Polished, and re- paired promptly, and at very reasonable terms. VENETIAN BLINDS MADE TO J ORDER. 5 34 TRY EIEKPATBICO NEW SEASON'S : JAM. SPECIAL NOTICE. KIBKPATBICK'S NEW SEASON'S JAM is made from NELSON GROWN FRUIT, and boiled wKta. few hours after the fruit has been gathered. It thus retains moat of the natural flavor of the fresh fruit. KIRKPATRICK'S NEW SEASON'S JAM Is the most delicious preserve m the market. Do not be persuaded to buy cheap and wferi brands Jam, the remains of old stock, which must be sold at any nrice BlPAfimf T& KI J KPA PICK'S SEW BJSA6ON JAM, and see that you get it TBB BEST 18 ALWAYS THE CHEAPEST. Kirkpatrick's New fISJ am l the best.| CAUTION^ *^p\r^^ a zr B \z S Kirkpatrick&Co. MANUFACTUEEES, I EI-SJc-K'i^Z.



Victoria House, IN Consequence of RequiVto AltaTationa to Fremiseß, which will affoid greater facilities for conducting our rapidly increasing business, it bas been found ecrssary to Greatly fiednce our Stock within the. next. few weeks. 1 arga and liberal Eeductions are now made m every Department. Solders of Glassware Gift Coupons are requested to present the same as etrly n convenient to enable the Gift Distribution to be aatisf actorily closed . DIMANT & COE, GENERAL DRAPERS, OLOTHIERS, &a, East and Tancred streets, ABhburton. •TiHE PREMIER COLONIAL COM ANY OANTERBURY - : BRANCH. j r: •'• • v '-'? ;^4?^l^^^^^^CAPlTAL t 1000,00 FIRE AND MARINE RISKS, ALSO RISKS ON GROWING CROPS \CCEPTED AT THE LOW>ST CURRENT RATE& George Jaxneson, AGENT, ASHBURTON To Meet the Times. W. DAVIS, Cabinetmaker, &c. IMT3NDB to SKLL PDRNITUBE of aU kinds at Prices NEVER BEFORE J HEARD OF. Note the Address— FURNITURE MANUFACTORY, EAST STREET SOUTH, ABHBURTOW. ,„ ALBERT ROBERTS ~~" IS A CASH PDRCHAbER OP Wheat, Oats, and other Farm Produce. Offers STORAGE FACILITIES on Atotageoas Terms. Has tor Sale,— GOLDEN TABES, CAPE BARLEY, PLOUGH SHARES (allJskeß). tiED VUS-/T, OAQS, BABLIY, CKAEBf, CCCKfFCOT, BYEGB RAPE SEED, CORN^SACKS, SEAMING TWINE. COOPER'S SHEEP DIP, Acknowledged be TEE BEST IN THE MAEKET.



TO WORKING MEN. MRS fIMMO, PBOPMETBESS OF THB WATERLOO BOARDING3OUSE, Tancred Street, Aahburton, BEGS respeclfnlly to inform the general public, particularly the working classes, that she has reduced tbs rates for Board and Lodging as under:— Board and Lodging, per week, 16b to 17<j Dinßers only, per week ... ... 4s Board only, per week ... ... 10 > The cooking is done by Mr Tlramo, whose reputation as a first-class chef remains ansullied. A capital table, and steals at all hours. 7 59 THE BULLI DISASTER. PERSONS not subscribing towards this urgently required Fond through any local Committee m their own locali- ties, or m any other way more desirable to themselves, can do bo by addressing their kind contributions either to the Central Committee m Sydney, the Branoh Committee at Bulll (eight miles from Wollongong), or to W. J. POULTER, Mayor of Wollongong, A. A. TURNER, Police Magistrate, £ Joint Tbeasubzbs, Wollongong Branoh, Bulli Relief Fund. Town Hall, Wollongong, N.S.W., April 6:h, 1887. TO THE LADIES OF ASHBURTON DISTRICT. MISS MORRISON (Late with Messrs Friedlander Bros and Mr H. O. Segere) and MISS HOLLOWAY (For a considerable term with Messrs Hobday and Co., of Ohristobnrcb) HAVE, at the request of numerous patrons, decided upon entering Into business as DRESSMAKERS, etc., and witn this object have taken premises m TANCRED STREET, opposite Mr Chapman's, painter. All orders received will be promptly executed nnder our personal supervision, which will be a sufficient guarantee that Fit, Finish and Faebion will be all that could be desired. Charges specially arranged to meet the ' approval of customers. Terms— Prompt upon execution of orders. MISSES MORRISON & HOLLOWAY, DRESSMAKERS, &c, TANORED STREET, ASBBURTON, Opposite Mr Chapman's, Painter. 4 320 Trees Trees Trees NOTICE TO PLANTERS. THE undersigned begs to call the attention of farmers, B>ttlera and Others to his extensive stook of FRUIT AND FOREST TREES, »mong which are about 3,000,000 Forest Treei, inclu- ding 200,000 Cupretina Macrocarpa, one and two years old; 200,000 Pinus Insig- nis, one and two yeira old ; 100,000 Pinna Laricio; 3C0,000 Silver Blroh; 0,000 Pinus Austriaca; all other kindc proportion. All kinds of C&bbage lints on sale, and a few tboueands of •if early Straw erry Plants. N.B.— All o atrs by post, or otherwise, ■ill receive my best attention. James porteb, |OLIFTON V NURBKRY.S£ Allentoo, c»*wtoo ,