of the intolerable heat. The compart ment is about three feet high and two feet wide and extends across the ship. It is used only for the purpose of getting at the tank for examination purposes. In this cramped place 12 persons—one a man and the others women—had been stowed for a week. Japanese women are not allowed to leave their own country without official permission, but frequent attempts are made to smuggle them on board steamers. That appears to have been the case here, the -party of ten girls, in charge of a man ' and an old woman, being stowed away in the hole described, where there was neither ventilation nor light. They had a supply of food and water with them, so that star vation was hot added to their other suf ferings, but that any of them should have survived a week's confinement in such a, place is simply wonderful. The man was one of those who succumbed, but the old woman survived. The bodies of the dead were all in a more or less advanced state of decomposition, and the atmosphere was stifling. . The survivors were in a shock ing condition, their bodies being swollen and covered with prickly heat. They at once received such attentiou as those on board were able to give, warm baths being provided for them and clothing supplied. The story told by the women is that they were induced to leave their homes by the man who died by promises of obtaining good situations in Hong kong, and on arrival at Nagasaki on the 19th March they were put on board the steamer. They got into the compart mentby the sliding door from the hold, before the cargo was fully loaded, and until jbhe door was closed they had no idea of the sufferings they were to undergo. Afterwards they found themselves liter ally buried alive, without any power of eseape or of attracting attention. It has been impossible to ascertain at what particular time the eight deceased persons severally succumbed, but the survivors state that the heat of the iron plates became so great that the living lay across the bodies of the dead in order to secure relief.

Protection Wins the Day in South Australia.

The utter and complete rout of the freetrade party in South Australia will (the Melbourne "Age " believes) stagger the supporters of the cause in the neigh boring colonies, and more especially in New South Wales. The elections just concluded have resulted in every candi date who stood by Freetrade being re jected at the polls. The new Parliament will thus be Protectionist to a man. An ounce of fact is worth a ton. of wordy argument, and by this conclusive verdict from a colony, which only the other day, so to speak. became a convert to protection, the Freetrade party in Sydney, who profess to believe that they will yet bring a fede rated Australia to their way. of thinking, should receive their final quietus. The South Australian elections are further notable, insomuch that they show that the single tax campaign, undertaken by Mr Henry George, has been labor thrown away. Though the arch apostle of land nationalisation and of freetrade was in Adelaide during the voting, his presence, his oratory and his sophisti cal arguments have not resulted in a single success for his supporters. Indeed, the latter have rather found that to follow Mr George was to make defeat a matter of certainly. The faith of the few who have clung to their prophet's teachings, and have brought him all the way from America in a last desperate effort to hold together their rapidly dissolving forces, should now be finally shaken. Such a complete overthrow of a party has seldom taken place in the history of the Austra lian colonies, the only parallel being the Victorian elections in May, 1877, when the gaggers led by Sir James McCulloch, had their forces annihilated.

Ginger Wine.

[per press association] Auckland, May 20. Seven grocers were fined 40s and costs each at the Police Court to-day for hav iug sold ginger wine containing alcohol. The samples were found to contain from 29 to 31 per cent of alcohol.

Siberian Exiles.

A letter has been received by Ivan Smirnoff from a Russian exile now in London, the Countess Nargaiknow, which gives some painful revelations of the con dition of exiles in Siberia. The exiles to Siberia in 1886 numbered 16,840 Nihilists or their reported supporters. In 1887 there were added 14,277 more ; in 1888 the number was 15,015, and in 1889 the exiles were 12,000. Of the number exiled the deaths range from 180 to 220 per 1000 due to natural sickness, cold, exposure, and knout punishment. The suicides aver age 20 to the 1000. During the month of August, 1889, in one of the central political prisons, 275 of the 490 prisoners were prostrated with fever. The average of those flogged with the knout is ten out of every' 100 persons. Instances of cruelty in various prisons are quoted, in which prisoners' feet were frozen in their cells, and they were •sent out to wash clothes when the thermometer was 25 degrees below zero. Commander Mas elnoff is also charged with calling men before him in irons and striking them in the face while they were helpless. Despite the facts, it is noted that the Russian papers continue to represent that the life of the exiles in Siberia is a pleasant one.

TO-DAY'S TELEGRAMS.

[?BS ?RESS ASSOCIATION.] A bankruptcy Case. Nelson, May 21. In the matter of the bankruptcy of Andrew Brown, builder, an order was moved for in the District Qpurt declaring that; certain payments made to the tfnion Bank of Australia were fraudulent and Yoi4» on account of such payments being preferential, the total amount beina about 4JSQO. Judge Broad to-day gave judg ment against the Bank for £162. Ib« Y«H'» land Settlement. Wellington, May 21. The result of the year's selection of land on the settlement conditions is considered very satisfactory as regards the number of persons to the area, as there are over ten selectors under S.QQ a,ores. for every one above that area. Tt»« Jloeftpa garden-Mr Bird Stmpenrtwrt. The Department of Justice has called on Mr Bird, R.M. at Reefton, to resign, and has suspended him from undertaking any fresh duties. Mr Greenfield, R.M. and Warden at Collingwood,. has been sent down to take up the work, pending the arrival of Mr Kenny, wh.q succeeds Mr Bird.

LATEST CABLE NEWS.

jPER VRESS ASSOCIATION,]

BEET SUGAR.

London, May 20. In his monthly circular, Mr F. O. Licht, the sugar expert, states that the production of European beet for eight months shows an increase of 814,000 tons, and he estimates that the present campaign give a surplus of 8,44,000 tons. EXH A STAMP dinbuIBITION. The Duke of E bitio rgh, opened the Philatetic Exhi n. Sir Saul

Samuel responded on behalf of the colonies.

THE MANCHESTER CUP.

Ringmaster is hardening for the Manchester Cup and, the best offer against him is 16 to 1.

CLOTURE.

Owing to persistent obstruction the Government intend to rigorously en force cloture.

THE WRECK OF THE DECCA.

DECCA., Further particulars of the wreck of the steamer Decca have reached here. It appears the ill-fated vessel struck the north face of the Dcedalus reef, in the Red Sea, about six o'clock in the morning. Her bow was stove in, but the airtight compartments kept her afloat for some time, and she did not sink until nearly four hours after she struck. There were a large number of emigrants on board, but these were safely landed on the rock, every assistance being rendered by the lighthouse keepers. The Pala coota conveyed all hands to Suez, where the emigrants are now located, waiting an opportunity to proceed to their destination. Before the immigrants of the illfated steamer Decca were rescued from the rock, many of them were standing up to the waist in water. The Decca drifted a mile away from the scene of the accident and the officers and crew who were on board were rescued by the steamer Rosario just before she foun dered. The emigrants have lost all their effects.

THE CLEVELAND STREET SCANDAL.

Mr Newton, solicitor, who pleaded guilty to a charge of being concerned in a conspiracy to defeat the ends of justice, by inducing witnesses against those connected with the Cleveland scandal to quit the country, has been sentenced to six weeks' imprisonment.

HARBOR BOARD BOND HOLDERS.

A deputation from holders of New Zealand Harbor Board bonds, waited on Sir Dillon Bell, Agent-General, to day, asking him to forward a letter to the New Zealand Government explain ing the position in which they had been placed by the contingency of default.

BANK OF NEW ZEALAND.

Bank of New Zealand shares, old issue, are quoted at £5, and new issue at JBB. The " Financial News," dom menting on Mr Hean's report on the position of the Bank of New Zealand, says that re-organisation of the insti tution is necessary, and it is of opinion that much the better plan would be to sell the goodwill of the concern and float an entirely new Company to deal with the unrealised assets.

GERMAN EAST AFRICAN COM PANY.

Berlin, May 20. The finances of the German East African Company disclose a heavy deficit up to the end of 1889.

FRANCE AND DAHOMEY.

Paris, May 20. The French operations in Dahomey are suspended for the present as a large number of troops are prostrated with fever.

FINANCIERS' MEETING.

(Received May 21, 12.45 p.m.)

London, May 20. A meeting of bankers and bond holders was held at the Mansion House, but there was only a small attendance. Sir H. A. Isaacs pr^ided. Mr Donald Larnach moved a resolution, expressing sympathy with the efforts of the promoters of Australian federa tion. Regret was expressed at the accident which had happened to Sir Henry Parkes.

THE MAORI LEPERS.

Paris, May 20 M. Pasteur has informed Miss Marsden that there is no hope of treating the Maori lepers by inculation.

WESLEYAN CONFERENCE.

Sydney, May 21. At the "Wesleyan Conference,, a motion to give the annual conference to which a minister belongs the right of assent or dissent to his removal to another conference was negatived by a large majority.

ABSENTEEISM.

In the Assembly a motion requesting Government to enforce the Bill to im pose a tax on absentees, Ayas, on a division, negatived by 29 to 22.

CRICKET.

(Received May 21, 12.45 p.m.) London, May 20. In the match Australians v Oxford University, the latter were all out for 120. Rain fell during the night.

Peruvsan advicea announce the disco rery of large beds of guano which, it ia estimated, will yield 1,500,000 tops of excellent quality. The*Prh}ce of Wales has been no fewer than, four times in the course of the last few weeks to see "The Gondoliers," Strange to say, the piece won't catch on at all m Apericaj though the cast has been twice revised by Mr Carte and his clever wife. They are now cruelly advised to rechristen it "The Gone Dollars." Here is a kindly story of the late Bishop of Durham, It is said that while he was a Cambridge professor, and had already reached the verge of middle life, he proposed to a young lady, and was rejected. She shortly afterwar4a married another clergy man! a.nd when Dr Lightfoot had heen for some time Bishop of Durham, he found her in a country vicarage trying hard to make both ends meet. The good bishop took the first opportunity that presented itself of giving Ms successful rival a good living. The London correspondent of the " Press " writes :—"I am informed that the publica tion of ' Fifty Years of New Zealand' has brought Mr Wakefield sundry requests to= write articles on the colonies for certain '< magazines, I hear, too, though I have not been able to see Mr Wakefield, that he has received the offer of a position in America, which he has decided to accept, or at all events, is seriously considering, He is to return to the States in a couple of months, and it is quite possible that he may become detached from New Zealand and New Zea land politics. At a general meeting of the Industrial Association held atChristchurch on Tuesday night to consider the railway tariff, it was tnanimously resolved—" That in the opinion ef this meeting the Jailways should be so administered as to assist producers and the industries af the colony to a much greater degree than at present, and that with this view the tariff should be simplified and very large concessions made on the carriage of the natural and indust.ial products of the colony, especially those coming from or going to districts at a distance from a port. . That this meeting is of opinion that the policy of cheap railway fares and freights would assist in settling the country, increase its products, and stimulate industries, also that the in direct benefit of such a policy would compen sate for auy loss of railway revenue which might be entailed,"

THE ASHBtTRTON GUARDIAN. WEDNESDAY, MAY 21, 1890.



) J-üblic Aotices. l OR SALE—Splendid Derwent Pota toes and good Carrots at market j prices. Can be obtained from Richard 1J Taylor, South Rakaia. 1 ASHBURTON HIGH SCHOOL. 2nd Teem, 1890. "DUPILS willre-assembleon MONDAY JL NEXT, the 26th instant, at the usual hour. 5*137 . JOHN EDGAR BUCHANAN. LOWCLIFF ESTATE. rr>ENDERS are invited for deepening JL and widening about 90 chains drain on Longbeach boundary. And also about 33 chains Ditch and Bank on Lowcliff. To be let in two separate contracts. Tenders not later than 31st May 1890. J. R. BRODIE, 5J105 Manager. TRAYED from Valetta, a. Bay Trap Gelding, good stamp, had a new coyer on. Expenses will be paid and a suitable reward given on delivery to BARNES & SMITH, 5 Builders, Ashburton. QUEEN'S BIRTHDAY HOLIDAY. THE Queen's Birthday falling this year upon a Saturday, the Burgesses of Ashburton are respectfully invited to ob serve MONDAY, the 26th, as a Holiday in Her Majesty's honor. D. THOMAS, 5|138 Mayor;



FOR SALE. SIX Stacks OATS (thatched), and 100 Acres TURNIPS, to be fed off within any reasonable period. Apply W. B. DENSHIRE, 5+134 Ashburton ASHBURTON COAL & FIREWOOD DEPOT. EQ lb EA N, D. JD E AN, OAL & FIREWOOD MERCHANT OATS BEAN CHAFF ETC. ETC.



I HAVE FOR SALE, OAA ACRES Good TURNIPS, OUU near Westerfield. D. THOMAS, 5 133 Ashburton. NOTICE. MEMBERS of the Ashburton Cale donian Society, are reminded that the first Ingleside of the season will be held in the Oddfellows' Hall, on FRIDAY EVENING, May the 30th, at 8 p.m. As the Directorate have received the hearty support of a number of additional Singers, the Inglesides of the present .season should prove very enjoyable to the Members and their Families. J. SEALY, 5*140 Secretary. ANNIVERSARY SOCIAL. qiHE ASHBURTON RIFLES WILL HOLD THEIR AMHIYERSAKY SIFIAL ON MONDAY, 26th MAY, IN THE ODDFELLOWS' HALL. Dancing at 8 p.m. Admission—Gentlemen, 2s 6d ; Ladies free. j Tickets from all members of the Oomp y. 4-163 !



PHOGRAPHERS, 218, High Street, Christchurch IF YOU WANT GENUINE VALUE FOR YOUR MONEY, TRY W. W. SPENCER'S HE ia now offering the best value ever had in Ashburton. A large and well assorted stock of DRAPERY, CLOTHING, AND BOOTS Flannel Is a yard. Good heavy dress tweeds all colors B|d per yard. Winter Homespuns 7M. Cashmeres and Merinos in all colors at very low prices. Blankets, in grey, white, and blue, ai very low prices. Quilts, calicos, flannels, hollands, and shirtings, Cheaper than ever. Double width white sheeting 7£d. Mens, boys, and youths suits. Sox, | shirts, and hats at prices before never known. BOOTS, BOOTS, BOOTS. The cheapest Boots and the Best Boots ever had in Ashburton are at W W. BPEHStR'S THE ARCADE. Men's Bluchers 6s lid. Men's shooLcrs 10s 6d. Children's p tent leather slippers, shoes and boots. Extra value very cheap, lhe best school boots for boys and girls in Ashburton at W. W. SPENCER'S ARC T)E, ASHBUBTOH" JuHN GBR & 0  A RE offering special value in SUGAR TEAS CANDLE« SOAP FLOUR - OATMEAL BACON & HAMS CHEESE GENERAL GROCERIES fp? A CASES Light of the age KERO- J.«JU SINE. The best in the mar ket and GUARANTEED not to explode CHINA GLASS AND EARTHENWARE Some New and Choice GOODS. J. OKE & CO, John G. Restell, GENERAL MERCHANT WEST STREET, ASHBUKTON HAS now in Stock, and is prepared to sell at Lowest Current Rates, — Building Material of all descriptions, consisting of— Red and White PINES, Boards and Scantlings, Black PINE, TOTARA, KAURI Shelvings, Lining and Flooring. V.D.L. Timber for Bridge Work, also for Hurdle and Gate-making. sft and 6ft PALINGS. Galvanised IRON, Lysaght's Orb, the best Iron manufactured, CEMENT, LIME, etc., i WIRE, Barbed and Plain, and Fencing Staples, Posts, Stakes, Strainers. c o"al Best NEWCASTLE, COALBROOKDALE, And MOUNT SOMERS. Horse Feed—OATS, whole OATS, crushed Oaten Sheaf CHAFF, Bran, etc. ' Also, — ■ Sharps for Pig Feed, and a quantity of Barley, whole or crushed. STATION AND FARM STORES, Consisting of Sugar, Candles, and Groceries, in whole sale lots, and the Celebrated CEYLON AND INDIAN TEA n its imported state. Not Bknded. * m



MR~T BULLOCK THURSDAY, 22nd MAY. CLEARING SALE OF FARM STOCK IMPLEMENTS ETC. MR T. BULLOCK has received in structions from the Executrix of the late E. Monson to sell by Public Auction on Thursday, May 22nd, at the Homestead adjoining Mr G. T. Smith's Gardens, and not far from the County ale Yards, the whole of the stock, imple ments etc., as follows. " Draught Horses a Well bred Hacks \ 1 Trap Mare 0 " Drays with Frames *■ Double furrow plough ! \ * Single Furrow Plough Massey Twine Reader and Binder. Set of Harrows Chaff Cutter Spring Trap and Harness Stripper Shaft, leading and plough harness, barb wire, carpenters tools and a quantity of sundries, The horses are exceptionally good Sale at 12.30 o'clock. T. BULLOCK, 6+107 Auctioneer. HOUSE AND SECTION at WLNSLOW MRT. BULLOCK will sell by Auction on SATURDAY, May 24th, on account and by Order of the Mortgagee Lot 4 containing 1 rood 3 perches. Township of Winslow, on which are erected a shop and dwelling house. This must be sold. Terms at sale. Sale at 12 Noon T. BULLOCK, 51106 Auctioneer. A. Harrison. UNRESERVED SALE OF T.S. 586. SATURDAY, 24th MAY. 2 o'clock. MR ALFRED HARRISON has received instructions from the Mortgagee to Soil by Public Auction at his rooms on the above date, T.S. 586^ WILLS STREET WEST, With commodious Dwelling thereon. This propercy is very centrally and pleasantly situated, immediately facing the Domain, and the Mortgagee has decided to sell ABSOLUTELY WITHOUT RESERVE ALFRED HARRISON, Auctioneer, Sale at 2 o'clock 9*109 Hiand and Humpherys SATURDAY, MAY 24th BLAND AND HUMPHERYS have received instructions from Mr R. Bingham to sell by Public Auction at the East Street Horse Bazaar R.S. 32425 containing 14 acres 1 rood 8 poles, situated on the Alford Forest Road, about 5 miles from Ashburton, well fenced and in grass. Terms at sale. Sale at 12.30 BLAND & HUMPHERYS, 6+126 Auctioneers SATURDAY 24th MAY. if\ Draught MARES and -i^ J.U GELDINGS. J_U BLAND & HUMPHERY'S will sell by Public Auction at the East Street Horse Bazaar, on account of a Springburn client. 1 A Superior draught MARES 1 A 1U and GELDINGS. 1U These are a first-class line of Horses, and will be sold subject to a trial. Sale at 12 Noon. BLAND & HUMPHERY'S, +Sm, Auctioneers. "



MILNER <fc THOMP^ON'd GREW PATEN? TUNING DEVICE BY WHICH A PIANO STANDS PERMANENTLY IN TUNE AFTER THE STRINGSARE ONCE STRETCHED . IS THE BEST PATENT EVER DISC VERED FOR PIANOS, AND WILL LAST 200 YEAR*. A SPECIAL First Award has just been given to the Firm by the Jurors at the JLjL Dunedin Exhibition, — ALSO- A First Award for Griand Pianos. A First Award for Cottage Pianos, — Or Three First Awards being the highest possible distinction that could fee gained, j The Prices of our Two Models as exhibited at the Exhibition are respectively 60 \ and 70 guineas, but we have Pianos with Iron Frames from £30, any of which can be purchased on Two Years' Hire Purchase System, &c. H M. JOJSTEB AGENT.



ANNOUNCEMENTS ASHBURTON " GUARDIAN." IN consequence 01 the recent altera tions in the time of departure of the Mount Somers train, and the.Longbeach Coach, we shall in future publish two editions of the "Guardian" the first edition poing to press at 3.30 p.m. MUST BE SOLD. PREVIOUS TO STOCK-TAKING. SURPLUS stock of Books, Stationery, Fancy Goods etc., at GREATLY REDUCED PRICES. A lot of music at half price. Hundreds of back numbers of Periodicals and Xmas Papers with colored illustrations at half price. Sale now. on. L. F. ANDREWES & CO. Stationers' Hall. Mb W. €. WALKER A/fR W. C. WALKER, invites the Electors of Ashburton to meet him on FRIDAY EVENING, 23rd inst., at the Odddfellows' Hall, at 8 o'clock. s|l3x TINWALD COAL AND FIREWOOD DEPOT. JA /"CLOTHIER has for J:\ . KJ Sale—Best New castle, Westport, Grey Valley, and Mount Somers Coal, Firewood and Stakes Prime Oaten Straw and Sheaf Chaff i Ashburton prices. __ SONS & DAUGHTERS OF TEMPERANCE FRIENDLY BENEFIT SOCIETY. THE Special Advantages offered by this I Society are—lst, a large invested fund; 2nd, the funeral donation being reassured by the National Division ; 3rd, a liberal relief during sickness, with choice of any doctor wifchin the district for members and then families, and as large funeral donation as is consistent with safety. The Grand Division has established a Central Sick .Fund, which secures uni formity of fees and benefits throughout New Zealand ; allows members to move from one division to another without any increase of contributions, and affords absolute security to small or weak divisions, Benefit fob Male Members :—First six months' sickness, 20s per week; second six months, 13s ;,afterwards, 10s; death of a member, £30; death of a member's wife, £10. Half the above benefits are received by female members. Honorary Members of both sexes shall be entitled to the services of the physician and apothecary, providing they pass a satis factory medical examination, and recoup to the Division the amount of fees payable by it to those officers on their account. The pledge originally adopted has remained unchanged until the present time, 'and by it all forms of intoxicating drinks are proscribed. The position the Sons and Daughters of Temperance occupy is a standing testimony of the value of Total Abstinence principles, ft nd compares favorably with any other •endly Society ; the sickness rate showing o ne-thjrd leas than that of other Societies not based on total abstinence principles; the death rate being only six per thousand in the Sons ?knd Daughters of Temperance, as against nine per thousand, the yearly average death rate of other Societies. This Order should command the support and attention of all earnest temperance workers, as it gives uncontrovertible testi mony of the value of total abstinence to the health of the body; exerts a decided in fluence on public opinion, and provides an opportunity for total abstainers to make provision for themselves in case of sickness, accident, or death. The Lodge meets MONDAY, 12th May, and each alternate Monday, at the Templar Hall, Ashburton, at 8 p.m. Evert Total Abstainer Should Join. 213 W. MURRAY, Sec. JOHN TV4"OISON OHN J3ILOISON HAS NOW REMOVED to the TOWN HALL BUILDINGS, nd having had considerable Alterations made, the premises are now Complete for is business. STOCK is large and season able and for sale at his usual Low Rates. i^ 1 Repair? Pr o biptly Attended To ; johlN" moison" STEPHENS BROS, BURNETT STREET, BEG to introduce to their Customers and the Public a NEW LINE OF KEROSENE, Which they have just landed, and for which the Manufacturers claim many ad vantages over the ordinary oil now in the market, inasmuch as it is almost odourless and free from offensive smell. . It is extra refined and perfectly pure, and will, therefore, produce a much softer and more BRILLIANT LIGHT. It will Not Dazzle or Injure the Eyes, and altogether dispenses with the risk attached to the ordinary lower grades, as well as being very much more economical for household purposes, stoves, etc., etc. Although being a little more costly, yet, to keep pace with the times, we will RETAIL IT at the USUAL PRICES, So Farmers and Householders will do well in Securing a Winter Supply, and in so doing we aie satisfied they will be pleased with their purchase. We have, also, to hand a GOOD ASSORTMENT OF CANDLES, Both 'English and Colonial, including Carriage, Bedroom, Piano, etc. Our Stock of TEAS is also Increasing, and we have, therefore, a Better Selection for Blending purposes and to select from, and desire to Draw Special Attention to our INDIAN, CEYLON, DARJELING PEKOE, ASSAM PEKOE, and several other varieties in packets or in bulk, so Customers favoring us with a call will re ceive our efforts to give satisfaction. We will be pleased to wait upon Cus tomers if requested, and orders KSjp post i will be despatched without delay Orders delivered in Toavh or Suburbs' i QTEPHENS T^ROS j Otephens JDros, I



WHEAT. WHEAT. WHEAT. CASH BUYERS ROLLIT & CO,, CANTERBURY MILLS, AS B U HIT ON, ARE sfcill prompt Cash Buyers of Prime Milling Wheat at highest market r Flour, Bran andSharps always on hand. Gristing by patent Rollerp done on the shortest notice. I



COLOMBO, CALCUTT^itjI fr-}J[ and Princes ST DUNEDIN.*^-^ , THIS PACKET IS GUARANTEED TO CONTAIN ONE POUND NITT [ • ONE TRIAL SOLICITED. '-.• JOHN O. KESTELL SOLE AGENT, ASHBURTON. r?JTB! ARH! BUIB^S A.T ALTit[\l^ 0? WHEAT, OATS, BARLEY UYEGRASS, PEAS, ETC., ETC. F.RIEDLA.ITOER BROS. WHEAT SHIPMENTS \t7& ARE PREPARED TO MAKE LIBERAL ADVANCES, FREE OF OOBIMIS3ION AND INTEREST, against »il kinds of Prodaoa plaoecl in on* bands for shipment to the United Kingdom or the Continent. HAYING our own hoasa In London la a saffisient gaayantoalj that tbo Interesl of OUenta, who wIH entrust the shipment of theft grain to ae, will be well lookod after. O lents may also ra'.y that sxparcaea will ba kepi; sa low^a9 possible, and the hlghes market valao realised. EACH Farmer's Lit la abippaj. nnds?. » distinct and separate brand, no tw loti being branded alika, and eooh,lot Is aoM on ita owa omits. Prompt acooua Sales aa in the past. WE are als^ prepared to store grain anl other Produce at Ashbnrton, Lyndharat LyUaltoo^or Aldington upon oaay^tecmg, and make reasonable advances on noe, FRIEDLA^DiiiR BEOS. tO i ~ NOW LANDING FX " Mtad.Graham " HO.OOOJFaot DRWSStfDSKAURI T. & G. FLOORING T. & Q, MATOH LINING AND BOARDS. BX "Spiay" 30,000 Feat SPLENDID RED PINE. EX "Zlor" 20,000 Feet MAGNIFICENT WHITE PINS FLOORING, LINING,^ AND SHELV FROM!!HAV£LOOK. IN STOOK AND TO'ARBIVE WESTPORT, NEWPASTLS, GflBY VA&LWI LSD MOUNT gOMERS, COAL. Cfci W. H. COLLINS & CO, Timber and Goal Merchants ASHBURTON. ABUNDANT OROJfri Ob" GuOD WOOL, OF T&JS dltfaJfiST MARK tT VALUE FOR ITS CLASS, EHSURBD BY THE USE OF 1/iTTLE'S PaTKNT SHEEP DIP (NON-P JISONOUS.) ADVANTAGES OF LITILE^PATENT FLUID DIP :— LF PROPERLY USED ftccordln? to the Instructions, it ;s the boat, tbe mo tffeotu&i aad moit valuable Dip kaowa. IT IS NOT POISONOUS to animals, there ls|iherefore no dangoi of poisoning HotaM, Sbeep, Cattle or other animals, by the Dipjdraining on tho r?bbs or herbage ; .hire ii do danger la leaving it, about iu the way,of children or others ; nor.lajbere ?oy danger of wholesale poisoning from neglect, accident, or deelgn. . " ITS teJFFEOT UPON THE WOOL 1b exceedingly ImporUai.to Woolgrowers. It av.ii ly Increases'the valce ; it does uot arrest the growth at %ny time but promotes j tha natural socretlons, and iuoreassa the weight of the fleece ; It docsj notjetatn ot ' diEcoloi the wool, cor Uico oat any of the yolk, but Ii at all times tl thejb9atj Dip foe t'-^o wool that can be aaed. * IT IS OHSAF and repays itself tenfold to the sheep-owner. IT IS EASY TO USE, requiring very llttleg'preparatiou, mixes jjiustsntly with cold water, leaves do sedimaar, no ecutn, no waste; ,Ona galloa l of Dip to 100 • ul.'onaofjwater—the wash ia then ready fcr]uee. iT IS SAFK.:. While Poieooous Dipa osn only be a:ed with oautlon upou [ebeep, this Dip may bo OBod'apon all nulmala : Horaea|to kill Inaeota and ;hc msnge ; also Dogs or tbe'aame puipoee ; aleo for extcitniuatiug insects, aud ail»yin» nil Irritation of tho Icir.^of Dairy Oattle, Olives, Piga, oto. f for which 4 purpoaa it^fejaimply invaluable..^ , FOR SOIB.ILI^!!, TEOK?, aii laaeucs ofjj'tti*] kjnd>,|it ia,ft- mos'i efiectual Dp, ' d <t oroagniy taliable at alt tliaa, aad iafalljoliiniloa, . | LITTLE'S^PATBNT FLUID^DiPlhasKu . world-widorTrepatatloa of th« highest cbaraotor, It has rooelvei mora and BILViUH MSDALS »nd otber iWARDB OFfiXOELLUNr g AND^&XERIT thaa perhapaJail:the othor'SheepD'.pa uttogethwt" -_^^ . " - A.GENT FOR ASHBURTON UOUNTY j GEO. JAMESON.' .



Public Notices. : TREES. TREES. About 100,000 FRUIT TREES. ~ Of all descriptions, including 2000 APPLE TREES of CHOICE SORTS. All Strong mirl Hy-Miy. < ■ FOR SALE at Moderate, Prices.. Undersigned is also prepared, att - usual, to undertake the PLANTING OP FOREST TREES at Lowest Current Rates.  - WM. GARDNER, . 5" Tinwald .



GO TO MITCHELT Q_ rpURNETTi ■ i JTCHEL_UOC ±URNE.TV TANCRED STREET FOB, BLANKETS FLANNELS DREBS TWEEDS HOSIERY CLOTHING ETC., ETC. ' ' // A SPECIAL LINE 1 .' , OF . "~V OVEECOATS AT , ; MITCHELi" &. rpURNER>3 ITCHELL^ IuRNERb : TAXGEED&T SET. Wi^lED KMOW^ WANTED Known—A trunk o ' : Ladie3 Boots, assorted, will be sold this week at 3s 6d per pair.— ANDREW ORR. \XT ANTED Known—Just opened new VV Jackets, Dolmans,. Furs, Gloves,: Corsets, Embroiderd robes, Umbrellas, Etc., at A.NDREW ORR'S. WANTED Known—A great Bargain in Berlin Wools, all colors, &b 3s . per lb, slightly soiIed.—ANDREW ORR FOR WEDDING Outfits, Family Mourning, and General DRAPERY go' to ANDREW ORR'S. n^TEW ZEALAND EXHIBITION.- JLM ANDREW ORR is showing ex actly the sanie Goods in Roslyn Worsted Dress Tweeds, as exhibited at the Exhi bition, also Blankets and Flannels. 0n n PAIRS of BLANKETS at 4J\J\J Old Prices, contracted for when wool was Cheap.—A. ORR. iAA EMBROIDERED ROBES to JUJV/ Select from at ANDREW ORR'S No two of the same pattern. i SPEOrAL VALUE: IN : GUN S.". . "T*N Order to Clear the Balance of ou . STOCK op •. .} G U N,,S, ' . ' We hare decided to give 15 Per Cent off During the Next 1.4 DAYS- - Kffililiiils^Hß ■npr • - ..•■■* \* .*.«sBB ; JOHN ORR k -fa ' - . J~. ....;■'