aye in view, we must be satisfied by getting up one step at a time, we shall then gain what we are fighting for in far less time than by trying to jump to the top of the tree at one bound. Your idea of giving a fixed time of grace before the withdrawal of license takes place, is well worthy the consideration of all well ' wishers to the temperance cause; but : J what I contend for is to amend the Voting Act, so as to allow those on the electoral , roll to vote for members of the Licensing Committees ; that would certainly go a long way towards solving the problem. I was also very pleased .to see that the , -Rev. Mr Buttle . had taken up the cudgels in defence of the Temperance . ' cause. It behoves every mmister of religion to fight against the liquor traffic, considering that it is one of ,the greatest evils upon the face of the earth. I believe Parliament meets about the ; ■ Middle of next month, therefore it is time to be up and doing, and," as.Mr Buttle ■ says,' show Government by some tangible means the real necessity of such a Bill being carried. Let the Good Templar Order and other Temperance Bodies go in and show our members, of Parliament we, t mean it. I must again press upon. those 'that are not on the electoral roll the real ' ( and urgent necessity of getting their ; , names, registered at once. The Good .',': Templar ; Order of Ashburton takes the . , .lead'in numbers, according to the popu ■ lation, of < any other district in New, Zealand. It would therefore be as well

■to still further exert; themselves and have 1 > the honor of being the first district in New '•' Zealand that can say—l^e have done away ■ • with the liquor shop's in the district. Our• member for Ashburfcdn not having voted on our side in Parliament last session, it will be as well to look up .some other niore suitable member to represent us for the future. Register your votes. ' I am, etc., ,■'■: ;. .' . ■ ' ' Templar. Hampstead, May 14th. . r

DR ELMSLIE AND SOCIALISM.

TO THE EDITOR.

Sir, —Your correspondent " Socialist" must be very dense or very dishonest, otherwise he could not have so thoroughly misinterpreted Dr Elmslie's views,. Be cause, like many others, Dr Elmslie regards' the Utopian ideas of Edward Bellamy as '" idle day /dreams," and .shows the weak points in Temperance Societies and Trades Unions, "Socialist"

practically him with taking no interest in what may be for the welfare of '.' mankind ; and because the Doctor holds

that an equal division of the comforts and luxuries of life to every one born into the ..irorW; would ,be contrary to all the . maxims of justice, he is accused of * teaching a Christianity which, instead of \, being a comfort to the poor, is a salve to consciences of those living in com fortable circumstances. " Socialist" presents an absurd cari . cature of Christianity, and coolly asserts that this is Christianity according to Dr Elmslie's rendering of it. There was nothing in the sermon to warrant such an imputa ; tibn. What DrElmslie did say was thatall the human schemes for man's improvement t no "matter hpw good and sincere the motives of their promulgators, would never bring about the milennium that was

expected of them, because they all had one great defect, viz, that they did not touch the root of all evil—man's sinful heart, his pride and lust of power and gain. He claimed that the old evangel ever had done and ever would do this, and that as the whole imclued the,part,'and the greater the less, so Christianity covered all the ground, worked a complete reformation in man,

and gained all the ends ,at which, social reformers generally desirous of bettering $he condition of their fellowinen aimed. But, in setting forth this view, the doctor was most careful not to disparage human schemes for the amelioration of the state of the world provided coercion was not employed, and left it to each man's individual judgment as to their value and claims on nis support. But for himself the doctor, evidently regarding the posi tion of a Christian minister as akin to that of Nehemiah on the wall, preferred to follow in the wake of the Great Apostle,

• and devote the whole of his energies to ' the proclamation and advancement of the one God-giveri scheme for the destruction of all evil, root and branch. This was the gist of Dr. Elmslie's address. So far from preaching a Christianity which would hypocritically tell the starving to be converted, and make no effort to relieve .their needs, he emphatically set before his hearers those principles which have at all times fed the hungry, clothed the poor, and ameliorated the conditions of mankind throughout the world, because they have reached men's hearts and revolutionised their characters..  To oppose a human scheme for improve ment is one thing. But to proclaim something else which is able to strike at the root of all evil, and accomplish all that human schemes have in view, and

much more besides, is quite another. "Socialist" is either quite unable to distin guish between these two, or he has wilfully misrepresented what fell from Dr. Elmslie.—l am, etc.,

MAGISTERIAL.

ASHBURTON—THURSDAY.

[Before 0. A.Wray Esq., R.M. DRUNKENNESS. Charles Mitchell, second appearance within six months, was fined 5s or 24 hours. BREACH OF SHEEP ACT. James Randall was charged with ex posing for sale, sheep infected with lice. The Sheep Inspector, Mr W. G. Rees, who prosecuted, asked that .the lightest penalty might be inflicted in this case as the defendant was a dealer, and dealers could not always inspect every sheep they purchased. Fined 10s and costs. James Johnson, on a similar charge was fined 20s and costs.

TAMI'KKING WITH COUNTY WATEK ItACES. Charles Morrison, water ranger for the County Council v Duncan Cameron (Chines) Mr Purnell for prosecution, Mr Wilding for defendant. This was a chargo brought against Mr Cameron of tamper ing with the County Council's water race running past defendant's property. There were four informations laid, the alleged tampering having taken place on the 21st and 29th January, and Ist and 10th February. Charles Morrison said that a water race ran past Mr Camonm's property, which up to' three years ago Mr Cameron had maintained, but he had since refused to do so. Some time before the 21st Jan. witness saw Mr Cameron near his own house. At that time there was no water in Mr Cameron's paddock, who asked witness what he was to do for water. Witness replied that he would have to do as other people do, and apply to the Council for liberty to divert the water. On the 21st January weni along the race, and found a large boulder in it, which was causing a diversion into the paddock by an old race. Removed the stone. On the 29th the sj\nic stone- »vas ni tho race, anil witness again removed it, On the Ist February tho namo thing w . ls done, and again on the 19fch. .After the second date saw Mr Cameron and told him the race had been obstructed ; ho paid the ' water was doing no harm and none was going to waste.- By Mr Wilding—The entrance of tho race into Mr Cameron's paddock was blocked when Mr Cameron ceased to pay rates and maintain the race. This was two years age. The channel inside tho yaddock became overgrown. "By tho Bench—B[ad rates been paid,

and the race maintained, witness would have allowed the water to run.

r William Baxter, County Engineer, said C race was one of the County races. Mr Cameron had not applied for liberty to diverb it. The matter had been under the Council's consideration, and all the points raised by Mr Cameron had been considered, but the Council had ordered the prosecution. The ranger had no power to grant liberty to divert races, but the Council would not have objected to Mr Cameron diverting the water had he paid rates and maintained the races.

By Mi- Wilding—Mr Cameron was | liable to pay rates for the race that ran ' past his property. Could not say why the Council did not sue for arrears of rates owing.

By Mr Purnell—The race along the railway reserve, from which Mr Cameron diverted the water x had been made by the County Council at the request of the pro prietors, and under the proper conditions no objections would have been made to diversions.

For the defence, Mr Wilding called Duncan Cameron, Clunes, Methven. Was rated on 75 chains of race that ran along, the reserve. Thought the rating excessive, and unfair, as the section was a long narrow one. There had been fric tion between himself and the Council.

By Mr Purnell—The ranger knew that the water had been diverted. Would not swear that Mr Baxter knew of the diver sion. The race through his property was one that silted up of itself. The race into the paddock from the race along the re serve had been in existence for years. The first time he heard of his not being allowed to use the water was the note from the County Engineer. So , soon: as he received this note he blocked up the cut, and gave instructions to his men that no more water was to be taken.

The Bench said it would have been better had the Council, when they cut off the water from Mr Cameron, filled up the race. There had certainly been a diversion of the water by Mr Cameron, but under the circumstances of- the case, a fine of 5s on the last of the informations j would meet the ends of justice, with costs in the case. Judgment accordingly. ; CIVIL CASES. C. W. Baker v James Taylor, 12s 6d ; P. and D. Duncan v R. Patton, £3 Is lOd; R. Alcorn vA. Rugg,; £20 Is 6d. Judg ment for plaintiff in each case by default. Other cases were either settled out of Court or adjourned.

BREACH OF CONTRACT. Williams and Taylor v Bland and Humphreys claim £100, damagesfor breach of contract. Mr Cuthbertson for, the plaintiffs, stated in his opening that defendants had offered a portable engine for sale, and that his clients, flaxdressers in the North Island, —Martinborough, Wairarapa—had replied to the advertise ment. Correspondence between the parties had been carried on, and a contract had been made by the defendants to sell the engine to his clients.

Mr Russell appeared for defendants, and after a lengthy discussion between him and Mr Cuthbertson on the question of stamping certain letters and telegrams to be used in evidence, the case proceeded.

Mr C. W. Purnell watched the case for Mr James Lemon.

The evidenco was wholly documentary, and comprised the evidence of plaintiffs taken at Greytown, Wairarapa, in which all the correspondence was given. The gist of the correspondence was that the defendants had undertaken to sell a portable > engine to plaintiffs at £100. The engine was the property of James Lemon, who, being disappointed in obtaining the engine that was to re place the one he was offering for sale, was not prepared to let the engine go before his threshing season was over. £20 had been offered'by defendants to Mr Taylor, who had come to Ashburton to inquire into the matter, but that sum had been refused, as insufficient to recoup the less suffered by plaintiffs by having been compelled to keep their mills standing idle. The written evidence on this point was very voluminous.

Mr Russell, for the defondants, con tended that the damages claimed by plain tiffs were not such as were caused by the non-fulfilment of the contract, because another engine shculd have been bought, and the defendants could not be held to have insured plaintiffs the profits they might have expected to make. He quoted pre cedents in support of his contention, and submitted that plaintiffs should be non suited. No indication whatever had been given by plaintiffs to defendants at the time of making the contract that the engine was wanted for a special purpose, and that its non-delivery would entail special damages. The Bench reserved the non-suit point,; and Mr Russell called

J. R. Bland, auctioneer, one of the defendants. He remembered Mr Taylor coming down to Ashburton. The latter was introduced to Mr Lemon, who made an , offer in witness's presence of £5 to square the matter of non-delivery. Mr Taylor de i clined to accept this, and Lemon offered , £20. This, too, was declined. j ' . By Mr Cuthbertson—Messrs Hum-, phreys, Lemon, and Taylor and witness: were present at conversation. Certainly did not make an offer of £20 to Mr Taylor, but would not swear that he did not say, as a third party, " Will you take £20 f ■

Mr Russell addressed the Court on the subject of the profits alleged by plaintiffs to have been lost by them through defen-'; dants' action, contending that, in the well known position of the flax trade in Feb. and March, no damage had been shown. The Bench was of opinion that plain tiffs had failed to make good their claim for damages, and non-suited them, each party to pay his own costs. [Left sitting.]

SECOND EDITION.

TO-DAY'S TELEGRAMS.

[I'EH I»KKHB ASSOCIATION.] The ».«. Tongrwrlro. CmtisTCHUucii, May 15. The Tongariro left Lyttelton this after noon with a large cargo of produce and 117 passengers. She also took gold to tho lvalue of £17,666.

Australasian Federation.

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Sydney, May 14

The "Federation debate w;is resumed in the Legislative Assembly last night.

Mr J)ibbs said if thoy were to depart, from their present constitution let it be under a ilag of. tlieir own 'is the United States of Australia. He as serted it had been clearly shown that this federation movement, was only started to cover the rotreat of the Ministry on their fiscal policy. He pouted the idoa of federation on the lines of the Dominion of Canada. The latter was compelled to federate under the Crown because of the position of the boundary with regard to the United States, and the necessity of allying herself with a maritime power like England, in order to procure pro tection against outside influence. The Premier's federation scheme wo.iild produce chaos like th.a.t. which suc ceeded the A,uierici,n Revolution before the constitution of the United States • was fixed oil its present basis. The

attempt to scare Australia by a letter j like that of General Edwards, the object of which was to intimidate the Colonies with fear of the power of China was unworthy of a British officer. If the time came Australia ! would be prepared to defend herself g against China; meanwhile they hadj better let well alone, and remain de pendent on England, but a free and independent power as well.

LATEST CABLE NEWS.

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MINISTERIAL.

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Melbourne, May 15.: Mr Balfour succeeds to the vacancy in the Ministry cause by the death of Mr Lorimer, without portfolio.

THE AORANGI.

Hobart, May 15.;

The Aorangi brought 19 passengers fos Australia and 55 for New Zealand. She sails for New Zealand this morning.

Wesleyan Conference.

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(Received May 15, 0.50 p.m.) Sydney, May 15,

The "Wesleyan Conference is debat ing a motion, recommending that class meetings should continue to be the test of membership ; tickets not to be withheld from those unable to attend by reason of affliction infirmity, or other reasonable cause.

Rev Mr Lewis of New Zealand, moved an amendment that the mem bers of Australasian churches should have their names, enrolled in a class book, and be strongly advised to meet in class.

At the meeting of the Presbytery of Christ church which opened yesterday the Rev A.. M. Beattie reported the result of the visitation to Flemington and Tinwald. The condition of the congregations in matters spiritual and their financial position was very satisfactory. The state of affairs was highly creditable to the Rev A. Blake, who was in charge. , , ,

New Plymouth Murder.

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New Plymouth, May 14,

After 2 p.m. the evidence of the witness Wilson was continued. "He withdrew all the statements he had made to the police about seeing Maloney on Friday, as he found he had made a mistake. It was on Thursday the events occurred of which he told the police, but he was certain that he saw Maloney on Friday all the same. The witness refused to state what business he carried on formerly in Wellington. He is now a scissors-grinder. He also declined to say whether he had ever been known under a different name. He swore on his oath he did not know his name, nor did he know his father. New Plymouth, May 15. , Albert Wilfon, son of the previous wit ness, gave corroborative evidence as to seeing and talking with Mahi between eleven and twelve on the Friday the" murder was committed ; that time being fixed by the police when accused was sup posed to have committed, the deed. None of the witnesses, although severally cross-examined by the Crown Prosecutor as to their credibility, have been shaken in their evidence, and it is evident now that Maloney was seen alive at one o'clock on the day of the murder by two wit nesses.

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Auckland, May 14.

Another letter has been received by Sir George Grey from Henry George, who is now in Queensland. Mr George has re ceived a number of letters urging him to includeNewZealand in his tour, andstating that a liberal offer had been made from Wel lington. He still feared, however, that his arrangements would not allow him to come here, though he felt inclined to make special efforts to comply with the wishes of his correspondents. Wellington, May 14.

The Scotia was unable to pick up Cook Strait Cable to-day owing to the heavy sea, and has gone on to Port Underwood where she will remain until the weather moderates.

At the annual meeting of the Colonial Insurance Company this afternoon there Avas a large attendance ,of shareholders, and everything passed off satisfactorily. The balance sheet and the payment of a dividend of ten per cent were adopted. Messrs Jacob Joseph and J. B. Harcourt were re-elected directors.

A supplementary "Gazette," issued this evening, contains a proclamation de tailing the boundaries of the electoral districts. Mr Fergus leaves at the end of the week to address his constituents at Queens town. Christchurch, May 14. Henry Groves, railway shunter, was run over by a truck and killed at 2.55 p.m. to-day, while shunting at,Addington station. No one saw the accident. Groves was a single man, aged 40, very steady, and had been employed ten, years on the railway. Istvercaimuix, May 14. Thos.s. Nairnshire, which is the largest vessel that lias yet entered Bin/I" harbor, takes away (o'6Ci\) carcases of mutton, be sides wool, grain, and other produce. The Southlands Meat Freezing Com pany, who recently increased the size of their refrigerating works at port, will proceed shortly to further extend them. A five-roomed house at Taringatura, belonging to J. Griffon, was destroyed by fire. Nothing was saved, the inmates escaping in their night-clothes. The j house was insured for £100,' and the furniture for £50, it is believed in the South British.

GRAIN RETURN.

Tho Wellington correspondent of the " Press " telegraphs that the grain return for the colony shows a decrease of 7 per cent, in the area undo 1 crop, but only 3 percent, shortcoming in the total yield, owing to tho superiority of tho crop over that of the preceding year. Oats show an increase of 16 per cent, in area, and 2-1 per cent in yield. The total yield for the colony is estimated at 8,448,506 bushels of wheat, average 2515 per acre : 13,(157,092 of oats, 3209 per acre; 1,342,873 of barley, 3107 per acre.

Some of our village) settlers have evidently been fortunate in securing fruitful allotments. The " Press " mentions that in the shop of Air T. Turner, seedsman, Colombo street there are on view some splendid samples of potatoes grown at the village settlement of Arundcl, near the RangHata Traftio Bridge. One potato of the kind known as .Sutt,o}vif Flour Hall weighed, when dug, '2\b 1^ a»d there were five othrrs of nearly $iofcftmoHi«i on the one root. The\-o tu;o also some h'ne samples of Breeze's (W^ among them.

THF APHBTJRTON GTTARDIAN, THURSDAY. MAY 15, 1890.



. Public Notices- , ST. STEPHEN'S CHURCH. AS on the occasion of the Bishop's visit' 1 on SUNDAY, it is witici ! pated that an unusually large number of i persons will desire to attend Church, tho V,-V'v rcr.uo^ that Members .of the ("■■ ii.'.-i pr i'-n will be good enough to take their seats before J to 11 in the morning, and before a £ past 6 in the evening, after which time no seats will be'resorved. Also that children may not be brought except to the special Service for Children at 3 p.m. In the' Afternoon children will have precedence. For the Vestry OHAsf SSS^g jChurchwardons., 5J.102 in'bankruptcy; i In the Estate of James Beach, of Willowby, Farmer. A Dividend of five shillings (ss) in the pound on all accepted proved | claims in the above Estate, is now pay able.atmy office, Court House, Ashburton. J. C. BELL, Deputy-Official Assignee, Ashburton, May 15th 1890. 5+104 ST. STEPHEN'S SCHOOLROOM" ASHBURTON.



nPHE Right Revd. the Bishop of Christ -1 church will address a Public Meeting to be held in the Schoolroom on SATUR DAY Evening, May 17th, at 8 p.m. , Doors open at 7.30 p.m. E A. SCOTT, 5t96 Incumbent. ALL ACCOUNTS due to me must be paid to me or to Mr J. C. Cortc, Solicitor, Ashburton, on or before the 21st DAY of MAY instant, or legal pro ceedings will be taken to recover tho same without further notice. Dated this 6th day of May, 1890. i JAMES GUDSELL, Grocer, &c, 4 65 , Tinwald. u.s;s. co SSiipffll u.s.s. co TTNION STEAMSHIP COMPANY U OF NEW ZEALAND, Limited.



\ ; Steamers sail as under :— L, From LYTTELTON TO .Wellington ... Daily, except, Sunday -p. » (Tuesdays and Saturdays 10 ; p.m. ; other days, 6 p.m. Dunedin. ... Tues., Thurs., and. Sat. Nelson ... Tues., Thurs., and Sat. Onehunga ... Fri. and alternate Mons. Auckland via East Coast... Thursday Melbourne ... Tuesday Sydney via Auckland ... Every alternate ■: , Thursday Sydney via Cook's Strait ... Fortnightly Passengers may be booked to Hobavt, Melbourne, Sydney, and all New Zealand ports at the office of GEORGE JAMESON, 5 98 Agent, Ashbtirton - Miles and Co. ' ' TINWALD WARDS! MESSRS MILES AND CO. otter at the above Yards on TUESDAY NEXT, -. inn wethbrs (in the w°o1) -IpjA MERINO WETHERS PA CROSSBRED WETHERS All in forward condition. J. T. FORD, Auctioneer. SJIOI GEO. JAMESON, Agent.



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 j 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 BRELLIANT 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 are 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 pur INDIAN, CEYLON, DARJELTNG 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. J We will bo pleased to wait upon Cus tomers if requested, and orders by post will be despatched without delay. Orders delivered in Town or .Suburbs.



STEPHENS "DROS < TEPHENS JjROS. IF YOU WANT GENUINE VALUE FOR YOUR MONEY, TRY W. W. SPENCER'S HE is now offering t)>o best valuo ever had in Ashburtcn. A large and well assorted shock of DRAPERY, CLOTHING, AND BOOTS Flannel Is n, yard. Good heavy dress tweeds all colors Bkl per yard. Winter Homespuns 7-^d. Cashmeres and Merinos in all colors afc i very low prices. Blankets, in grey, white, and blue, a! very low prices. Quill.s, calicos, ilannols, liollands, and. shir!ings, Cheaper than ever. Double width white sheeting 7Ad. ! Mcns, boys, and youths Miits. Sox, shirts, and hats at prices before never known. BOOTS, BOOTS, BOOTS. The cheapest Boots and tho Best Boots ever had in Ashburton arc at. W. W. BP£JI2'::.'S • THE ARCADE. Men's Bluchers 6s 13 d. Men's shooters 10s G<V Children's p tout leafchor slippers, shoes mid boots. Extra- valuo very cheap. Tho best school boots for boys and girls in Ashburton ab W. W. SPENCER'S | ABC BE, ASHBUBTON.



T~OST~ between Knkaiii find Lauriston -1-J 0110 Black Sheep Dog with white chest, white strc;ik down faco, hip, find ham, answering lo the name of "Ruff." Anyone finding tlio same, kindly hnxq 'information ab Mr Street's, Jtakai/i, or at '' Mail" Omce, Ashburton, vtlO3



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JOHN TV/TO I SON OHN IVLOISON HAS NOW REMOVED to the TOWN. HALL BUILDINGS, nd having had considerable Alterations made, the promises are now Complete for is business. STOCK is large and season able and for «ilo afc liis usual Low Rates. IS? 3 Repair? :Promptly Attended To JOHH_.M()ISpN: TJLNWALD COAL AND FIREWOOD ! • 'DEPOT. JA , /"CLOTHIER has for /">-. ; KJ Sale—Best New castle, Westport, Grey Valley, and Mount Somers Coal, .Firewood and Stakes. Prime Oaten Straw and Sheaf Chaff, at shburton prices. o O'Fx r^\ c^\ T°leiwl °n !vppr°ved dw»iuOv_y > / freehold security. JOHN 1. C. CO lilt, • Barrister & Solicitor Burnett St Ashburton.



C. M. BROOKE, PHESCRIBES FOR LA ORIPPF, COUGHS, COLDS, Aml'othoi' Copl mon Ailments. AND in fuliu-c will be i?i porsoiwil attondiinco fit "The Dispensary" from J) a.m. tu 0 ]>.m., and from 7 to 8 p.m. Sundays—Afternoon, 2 to 3; Evening, 7 to 8.30. The Ashburfcm Doctors proscriptions accurately dispensed l>y C. J\t. BROOKE. TEETH CAREFULLY EXTRACTED. A Ljivko Stock of thu best COD LIVER OIL, CHEST PROTECTORS, and other Requisites for (lie season. Orders by Post promptly attended, to. C\ M. 1311OOKE THE DISPENSARY, . E A S T S T It E E T, ASJIBURTON. "TUST ARRIVED per " Tongariro "— ONE CASE .Containing TREE SEEDS in Variety, ONE CASID Containing VEGETABLE SEEDS in Groat Variety,. FROM FIRST-CLASS AMERICAN " AND ENGLISH HOUSES.



TAMES. "DORTER AMES rORTKR, ALLEN TON NURSERY, ASHBURTON. rrHK SONS & DAUGHTERS, OF TEMPERANCE FRIENDLY BENEFIT SOCIETY. THE Special Advantaged offered by this 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 within the district for members and their families, and as large funeral donation as is consistent with safety. The Grand, Division has CHtablished a Cuntkai. Sick Fhsd; which secures uni formity of fees ftud benefits throughout New Zealand ; allows members to move from one division to another without any increase of contributions, and affords absoluto security to small or weak divisions, Benefit row Malic Mkmukiis:—First six month?' sickness, 20s per week ; second six months, ]3s ; afterwards, 10s; death of a mcmlxir, 11110 ; death of a members-wife, £10. Half 1-lie .above benefits are received by female members. ; Honokaky Mk.mimhis of both sexes shrill be entitled to the services of the physician iind apothecary, providing they pahs a satis factory medical examination, and recoup to ] the J)iv'siou the amount of fees payable by it | to those olliccrs on Ihcir account. > rjM v . pi^.i~ ?n ,.j^.;....n : . n .i n p.,wi !,..«,,.„ ;,-r.J j i-, ',■ ■•'■.■ i '.'■■!■ ■ • ; . ■. .■: j ; "..■■■ .- ■■:. \> ■ ■■ .■ : ■!. ■ !■■ ■'.-.., 1.-, ji ■ :i ■<«■■ : .<■ "* >.■!■■ fi ■ I 1 ■!■_'.■■■- -.; Temperance occupy is a standing testimony of the value of Total Abstinence principles, : and compares favorably with any other \ l'ri'ii'Py *o"'"ty : the sickness rate allowing ■ ■■ii :V '-I !( - ;" !i mi that of other Societies not based on total abstinence principles ; the death rate being only six per thousand in the Sons and Daughters of Temperance, as against nine per thousand, the yearly average dcatli rate of other Societies. This Order should command the support and attention of all earnest temperance workers, aa it gives uncontrovertiblc 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 rT-pi'-tv.'ty for total abstainers to make I> i' . .■■ --i Mr ■'■■' nisclves in case of sickness, -. ■■.■!»-!'. i, ■■: ■!(■ .•■'•i. The Lodge meets MONDAY, 12th May, and each alternate Monday, at the Templar Kail, Ashbuvton, at 8 p.m. Hvbky 'Xotal, Abstainer Should Join. 4 213 W. MURRAY, Sec.



iWHEAT. WHEAT. WHEAT. CASH BUYBBS ROLL IT & C 0,, \ CANTERBURY MILLS, ASH BUICTO N, ARE still prompt Cash Buyers of Prime Milling Wheaj} at highest mark et j Flour, Bran and Sharps always ou hand. Gristing by patent ■ Rollerp : done on the shortest notice. ■ ■ '



$ :<;]" M^Ti'urA»rUßEO Br MACHINERY, HI II ". COLOMBO, CALCUTT^I jf^l^ AND PRING&S ST DUNEDlNjr^pyh TtnS~PMKirTfcUA(IAHTiio TO.COUrAIN ONE POUMOIftTT :^» ONE TRIAL SOLICITED. ••# JOHN G. RESTELL SOLE AGENT, ASHBURTON,



\ : \" B ARK BUYERS AT ALti-TIMES OF j WHEAT, OATS, BARLEY ' HYEGRASS* PEAS, ETC., ETC. F.&IEDLANDER BROS. ~ WHEAT SHIPMENTS WE ARK PREPARED TO MAKE LIBERAL ADVANCES, FBEE OP COMMISSION AND INTEREST, nculnet allkiode of Prodaao plieed Invar htnde far shipment so the United Kingdom or (be Continent. HAVING' our own hocan l»i London In a saffioient gaarantnol that the ■ interest of Clients, who will ontrm'. the shipment of thol: ptain to an, will ba well looked after. Gllepta may also ml? that oxpenaao will bo kept t,a low^aa possible, aad the blghto nirket value realise.!. ' EAOB Firranr'a Lot is shipnod tinder a di.V.Jnct nnd ponarato brand, no tw lots being brsndsd alika, and ceoli lot in sold on ita own morlta. Prompt aeooun WE *ro »!■;• pJopurod 10 atom e.-a'n ani o'har Prorfuoe at Asbbnrton, Lyndhnrat rytteltongor Addingecn npr;:i easyitocma, and make reasoußblo advanoesjoo ••mo, . FRIEDLANOJfiK BKOS. ~- 'NOW LANDING- '.'Spray 11 30,000 Foot SPLENDID RWD IMNK EX "Zlor'' 20,000 F^oh MAGNIFICENT WFIIPJB PINK FLOOftINO, LINING, AND SHELV i FROWKAVfiLOOK. IN BTOOK AND TO ARRIVE- WifiaTPOBT, NEWCASTLE, GfißY VALLBE AND MOUNT SOMKRB COAL.



W. H. COLLINS & GO, Timber and Goal Mercli^nts ABHBURTOF. -j _; AU^KiDAM'L 1 CHOP-- OV «'-UL> ykrOJLi, Ui? TttU aiOHlfiST MAttKKT : * VALUE FOX ITS CLASS. EKBURKD BY TRR U?S OF LITTLE'S PATiONT SHEEP DIP (NON-POISONOUS.) ; AbVANTAGES OF Lira.t/dTPATBNr FLUID DIP :— s F PROPERLY USED »«ord!n/ to tho Instructions, it Is tbo bask, the m< i. iffectualaad moitt valaable Dip kuown.' IT IS NOT POISONOUS io unltnalu, thoro la therefore no d»Dg»« of poisoning Ilos-re Sheof.. Csttls or other aninula, by the Dip draining on iho rmib or hcrbagt. j h ro Is po danger In leaving it about in tho way of children ot oiben j cot iiuthere »,ov lUrger of wholesnlo pofeofllnu from upglent, accident, os doslgu. iIS iili'^fi'-JT L'l'OP. (ri;a WOBL IscAcsevilngiy InjporUnt So Woolgcoirors. I v l.'ly V-oreasea ibo'vs!:!-:-; U ret arecst ihu Rrowth at %ny)tlme but promotes him Ural Bt:crciifjii», ftfri inci'caß.-ft tei ff9ig?ife o? the flatee; il does not BL&ia or lift . lot tbo ;vo;..! )i r.ur i-^-i out »• y o' Uus yolk, but' Is at all tlmei the beat Dip lor t i. wool ti)»t c?.n lm nstui.



IT IS GUKAT and repays ii:o'i.? '.onfold to tho Etosp-o/raar. J : I". EASY TO rS'r?, ffquirSt^i wry littles preparation, tt.ls.eß Inilmtly with .! 1., wft'.er, leAVon i-.t> <srti:n.e»r. r,o r-eiun, no waalo. Oho gallon j,of Dip to 100 i^n; inn of water—the wash is tl.m roaciy f-T wso. C, I-UUFJJ. While Toii'orioua Dfps o,:n »v'? bo n;od with oautlon upon cheep, the Dip nmy bo net>d upon all auhnnla : Horfja to kill Iraccto and the mange ; nlso i>.i£s •oi-i I-a iwr.p puiEOfß ; aiso for rsi.-r-iir—':■» i-.Kcts, und alhylng All lrrlt»'lo^ 'f tbo kia of D»lcy Ouilo, Chlvee, Pirf.', 0".f., .' j- ■■ .1 ■ ■ purpi-ea it la ilm?ly iaval.^b;^. FOR BOiVU.IW.IS, TLOK-J, and h»ov.i of a':l kinds, it Is ft mo?s effoot-ial Dip; d ti;«ronglily.ru"*blo a'.£i\ii ti-aoi, auci i.:i all cUaauioa, LITTLE'S PATLHT FLUID DT-hia h world-wide repatatlon cl the blgbea> . o-MbJe chtractor. It hna reoolvol more iH')LD end SILVER MBDAL3 »nd ot^er AWARDS OFUXOKLUCNr as AND MKUlTjthftn'pßrh*pfli»»Stbßiothef EheopDlp* ut «ogotboi rj; AGENT FOBIIASHBUSTOfc UUUNTS UEO. JAMESON" ■■■'•'



TREES. TREES/, About, 100,000 FRUIT 'TREES. Of all descriptions, including *'■■ 2000 APPLE TREES of CHOICE - SORTS. . ,'-. All Strong and Healthy. . ]T I.OU SALE at Moderate Trices. - UmlcTsi<j;ned is also prepared,; m usual, to undertake the '.. PLANTING OF FORESil 1 TREES at Lowest Current Rates.' •■'!'' WM. GARDNER,. 5" .' . - , Tunhdd ■



. :■.".'lf GO TO , ■:?- ; -i MITCHELT JL> rptJRNETV JTCHEL_]_J 023 JL URNEJLV TANCRED STREET^ ■■■ -. roi, ■. .-.•■: BLANKETS ' .■"■■/ , . .■> FLANNELfc ",,!...■/" .'.'.j ■ ■ • -Hi DREBS TWEEDS,' HOSIERY .. ;: CLOTHING ETC., ETC. . /'; "i A SPECIAL LINE OF OVBECOATS 'AT ■ ' ■ MIT CHE I, T P T mURNKR'O ITCHELjj<V IuRNER^ ■ TAvCCRED fiTREET. waited mma



TMMENSE orrivalsof NEW AUTUMN .1 DRAPERY, CLOTHING, and BOOTS, ex Kaikoura, it ANDREW ORR'S. IpOJIM'VKTLE " ILLINTCRYNcw ■ 1 DRESSES A. ORE's New Stock FlOtt WEDDING Outfits, Family Mourning, and General DRAPERY ' . go to ANDREW ORR'S. . • ■ "VT^W ZEALAND EXHIBITION.— I_M ANDREW ORR is allowing ex actly the same Goods in Roslyn Worsted ' Dress Tv/eecLs, ay exhibited at the Exh v [ Mtion, also Blankets and Flannels. i.. > / QAA PAIRS of BLANKETS at \jU\J\) Old Prices, contmotod for when wool was Cheap.—A. ORR. I ■ BOOTS, BOOTS, for Variety '-' Quality, Style, and Make" Ladies', Children's, and Gents' Boots a at once to ANDREW ORR'S. i AA EMBROIDERED ROBES JUU Select from at ANDREW RR'S No two of the same pattern.



SPECIAL VALUE Hi *T"N Order to Clear the Balance of • STOCK" OF • C i( UN- S, '• " Wo have decided to give 15 Per Cent off During the Next M DAYS- I' ' '' ': ' '.'. JOSS GRR &-Co.