THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN,

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General Merchants. GREAT BANKRUPT SALE OF THE ASSIGNED ESTATE OF HOOPER, AITKEN, AND CO. £5,845 10s. 4d. ORR AND CO. jjAVING been fortunate in securing tne whole of the STOCK of Hooper, Aitken and Co., at a nominal Price, will offer for Sale on SATURDAY, the 27TH, And following days, at THE PREMISES LATELY OCCUPIED BY J. H. PASS & CO., (Next the Union Bank of Australia.) In submitting the following GREATLY REDUCED PRICE LIST, we beg to assure our numerous customers and the public, that it has been our determination from the first to keep ourselves abreast of the age, and in every department of our Establishment we have endeavored —in all cases—so to conduct our business tran sactions as to command legitimate success. The rapid growth of our concern in all its branches amply attests this fact. Quotations for Cash : - Children’s white Socks, at 2d to fid Children’s colored Socks, at 3d, 4d & fid Ladies’ Stockings, at 4d to Is Ladies’ striped Stocking, at fid to Is 3d GLOYES. Ladies’ lish thread, at fid to Is - Ladies’ kid Gloves, 2s to 3s per pair Ladies’ silk Gloves, Is to Is 4d, HABERDASHERY. Black «ilk Fringes, at 8d to Is fid Colored silk Fringes, half-price Black and colored Braids, all prices A splendid stock of new silk Buttons, in all shades, at 4d to fid per dozen, to match dress materials Ladies’ leather Bags, half-price Carpet Bags from 3s fid upwards Belts at 4d to 8d each i LADIES’ SILK SCARFS. 1230 ladies’ silk Scarfs, decided novel ties, at fid to Is New China silk Scarfs, embroidered at both ends, at Is to Is fid COLLARS. 25 doz. ladies’ linen Collars, at fid. to Is lid Rink Collars, at 4d to 8d STAYS. 6 doz. Stays at 2s, worth 4s 9d The new belted Corset, on the newest principle, easy fit, half-price UNDERCLOTHING DEPARTMENT. Ladies’ Cemesoles Ladies’ Night-dresses, 2s fid to 4s fid Ladies’ Chemises, 2s Id to 6s fid Ladies' drawers, Is 8d to 4s fid PLAIN AND FANCY DRESS DEPARTMENT. 1500 yards Spring Lustres, at 8d to lOd per yard, worth Is fid. 800 yards Taffete Cloth, French goods, at Is to Is 3d French Merino, all colors, at la fid to 2s fid 20 pieces all-wool Plaid, at Is to 2a fid 600 yards Japanese Silk, at Is per yard, worth 2s fid BOOTS DEPARTMENT. Ladies’ French kid Boots, at fis to 7s fid Ladies’ buttoned Boots, 7s fid to 8s 9d Gents’ Boots, fis per pair under former price Children’s Boots, at Is to 2s fid CARPETS. Tapestry, 2s per yard under former price Kidder Carpets, Is fid under former price Cocoanut Matting, at Is under former price. Blankets at half-price Flannels at half-price CLOTHING DEPARTMENT. Men’s Suits at 40s, former price 70s Men’s Suits at 355, former price 60s Men’s Hats at 3s to 7a fid It is unnecessary to quote prices, though ire have given a few above, as the public know that this is a real genuine Sale. The Goods are all quite new, having been im ported within the last few months. Terms will be strictly Cash, as we could not afford to book at those prices. DriMsmakijig on the premises. All orders executed wider the Superin tendence of a most experienced dress maker. OHR AND CO., j.JSWWBW,



Business Notices. B L I G H’S CANTERBURY RESTAURANT, Papanui Road, near Post Office, Christchurch. MEALS AT ALL HOURS OF THE DAY. Board and Lodging, 175., 18s., £1 a week. BEDS& MEALS—Is. Each. 452 CHERTSEY. A. R. MARK HA M (Next Montgomery’s, Chertsey), GENERAL STOREKEEPER, HAVING taken over the store of Messrs. Orr and Co., and increased the. stock, is prepared to supply first-class articles inGrocery,Drapery, Ironmongery. Agent for THE ASHBURTON HERALD. 423 Medicinal. STEEDMAN’S. SOOTHING POWDERS FOR CHILDREN CUTTING TEETH. CAUTION TO PURCHASERS. The value of this well-known Family Medi cine has been largely tested in all parts of the world, and by all grades of society, for upwards of FIFTY YEARS. Its well-earned exten sive sale has induced SPURIOUS IMITA TIONS, some of which in OUTWARD APPEARANCE so closely resemble the ori ginal as to have deceived many purchasers. The proprietor therefore feels it due to the public to give a special caution against the use of SUCH IMITATIONS. Purchasers are therefore requested carefully to observe the four following distinctive characteristics, without which none are genuine:— 1st —In every case the words JOHN STEEDMAN, CHEMIST, WALWORTH, SURREY, are engraved on the Government Stamp affixed to each packet. and—Each Single Powder has directions for the dose, and the words, John Stekdman, Chemist, Walworth, Surrey, printed thereon. 3rd —The name, Steedman, is always spelt with two EE’s. 4th —The manufacture is carried on solely at Walworth, Surrey. Sold in Packets by all Chemists and Medi cine Vendors. Sold by Kempthorne, Prosser and Co., Auckland. 49° HEALTH FOR ALL. HOLLOWAY’S PILLS AND OINTMENT THE PILLS Purify the Lioo 1, correct all disorders of the Liver, Stomach, Kidneys and Bowels, and are invaluable in all com* plaints incidental to Females. THE OINTMENT i* the only relixblt remedy for Bad Legs, Oid Wounds, Sores, and Ulccra For Bronchitis, Diphtheria, Coughs, Colds, Gout, Rhtumutiim, and all Skin Diseases it has no equal. Sold by the Proprietor, Thomas Holloway, 533, Oxford Street, Loudon, and by all Medicine Vendors throughout the World. GRATEFUL—COMFORTIF G. TT7 PPS’S BREAKFAST COCOA. “Sly a thorough knowledge of the natural laws which govern the operations of digestion and nutrition, and by a careful application, 0/ the fine properties of well selected cocoa, Mr. Epps has provided our breakfast tables with * delicately-flavoured beverage which may save us many heavy doctors’ bills. It is by tfie judi cious use of such articles of diet, that a constitu tion may be gradually built up until strong enough to resist every tendency to disease. Hundreds of subtle maladies are floating around us, ready to attack wherever there is a weak point. We may escape many a fata ishaft by Keeping ourselves well fortified with pure bicod and a properly nourished frame. ” —The Citi. Set vie t Gazette. SOLD' ONLY IN PACKETS LABELLED JAMES EPPS AND CO Homoepathic Chemists, London. KEATING’S COUGH LOZENGES. COUGHS, ASTHMA, BRONCHITIS, ACCUMULATION OF PHLEGM. Composed of the purest articles. These Lozenges contain no opium nor any deleterious drug, therefore the most delicate can take them with perfect confidence. Their beneficial effect is speedy and certain. This old unfail ing family remedy is daily recommended by the most eminent physicians. In use nearly 60 years. _____ MEDICAL TESTIMONY. 32, Cold Harbour Lane, London, July 25th, 1877. SIR, —Your Lozenges are excellent, and their beneficial effect most reliable. I strongly recommend them in cases of uiugh and asthma. You are at liberty to state this as my opinion, formed from many years’ experience. J, Bringloe, M.R.C.S.L., L.S.A., L.M. Mr. T. Ke. ting, Indian Medical Service. Dear Sir,— Having tried your Lozenges in India I have much pleasure in testifying to their beneficial ettects in cases of Incipient Consumption, Asthma and Bronchial Affec* tions. i have prescribed them largely with the best results, . W, B. G , Apothecary, H.M.S. Keating's Cough Lozenges are sold by all Chemists, in tins of various sises, each having the words “Keating’s Cough Lozenges” engraven on the Government stamp, 637 RATING'S WORM TABLETS, ;rely vegetable sweetmeat, in appearance and taste, furnishing a most iable msthod of administering the only in remedy for INTESTINAL or lEAD WORMS, It is a perfectly safe »|id preparation, and le aipqfially adapted ailq>|R) Sold in tins by eul chemists.



General Merchants. MUST BE SOLD, TO MAKE ROOM FOR COMING SHIPMENTS. NOVELTIES! NOVELTIES! NOVELTIES! o WE ARE NOW OPENING OUR SPRING and SUMMER DRAPERY. T The Newest Prints, from 6Jd per yd. The Newest Brilliants, ‘Fast Colors ’ Fashionable Navy Blue Prints, choice patterns. Angira Cloth, the Latest Novelty Best Quality Only in French Merinos Brown Hollands Dressed ~ Striped ~ Check Muslins Pique’s ~ Marcella ~ Crochet Antimacassars, from 2/11 Beautiful Lace Curtains, large variety Muslin Long Curtains ~ „ Muslin and Lace Short Window Blinds, large variety Grey and White Sheetings, all widths Felt Carpets, spendid patterns Cocoa Mattings, in Iyd., l£yd., and IJyd. widths. Leather Cloths and Table Baizes Velvet Pile Table Covers Window Hollands, all widths Flannels and Table Damasks Horrockses well-known Long Cloths Grey Calicoes White and Colored Quilts All Wool Plaids, the very best Hosiery, Corsets, Silk Scarfs, Braids, in great variety Dress Buttons, Crochet Cotton (in reels and skeins) Brooks’ 500-yd Reels Cotton, best for machine use Baldwin’s Fingering Yams Paton & Sons’ Alloa ~ Cotton and Union Sheetings Blankets, in great variety Floor Cloths, choice patterns Cocoa Mats, various sizes. d H-♦ C/3 o o a 2! H HE Above Goods are imported Direct from the Manufacturers and will be sold remarkably CHEAP, in order to make room for coming shipments. Es pS § OUR OUTFITTING DEPARTMENT IS NOW REPLETE WITH THE MOST FASHIONABLE AND SERVICEABLE GOODS. Boys’ Knickerbocker and Tunic Suits Boys’ and Youths’ Tweed Galatea Suits ~ „ Hats, in large variety , ~ „ Trousers and Vests ' ~ ~ Moleskin Trousers ~ ~ Crimean Shirts Collars, Braces, Ties, Etc., Etc., Etc. Men’s Geelong Tweed Galatea Suits eg »» ” >» ® ac ” 3 „ „ „ Paget „ « 3 „ „ „ Trousers - m and Vests , Waterproof Coats, in Great Variety Men’s Blouses and Overalls, American Duck (patented) Hard and Soft Felt Hats, all sizes Merino and Flannel Shirts and Pants J Colored and White Moleskin Trousers Soft Twill Cotton Shirts Crimean Shirts remarkably cheap White Long Cloth Shirts, remarkably cheap (American open back) n fJ ~ ~ in pleats and military fronts, remarkably cheap Merino and Ribbed Lambs’ Wool Half Hose Super. Hand-knit Half Hose Novelties in Silk Scarfs and Ties ~ Braces „ Linen and Paper Collars SUPERIOR BOOTS AND SHOES, OF COLONIAL MANUFACTURE. £ § L C 4 S, ■o IMPLEMENTS, Etc. TO FARMERS WE CAN ESPECIALLY OFFER, AT REDUCED PRICES: Hornsby’s Ploughs, H., H.H., R. 8., and R.C., and extras for same Reid and Grey’s Double and Treble Furrow Ploughs, and extras for same Drays, 2j, 2f, and 3 axles Zigzag and Flexible Chain Harrows Cambridge and Plain Field Rollers Broadcast and Hand Sowing Machines Best Ironbark 2,3, and 4-horse Swingle Trees Cheese Presses. Bentall’a Chaff-Cutters and Corn-Crushers, all sizes Corrugated Iron, from 6 to 9 feet, best brands Ryland’s Best Fencing Wire, No. 6 to 11 Fencing Material, Consisting of Staples, Stakes, Posts, Rails, and Wire Strainers. ALSO A VERY LARGE STOCK OF Douglas’ and Goulds’ American Pumps, Force Pumps, and Piping (I£, 1\ and 2), and Farm and Station Stores of all kinds. WE HAVE ALWAYS ON HAND A LARGE ASSORTMENT OF SADDLES, SHAFT, LEADING, AND PLOUGH HARNESS » HORSE-CLOTHS IN EVERY VARIETY. WE ARE NOW TAKING ORDERS FOR REAPERS AND BINDERS FOR THE COMING SEASON. IRONMONGERY DEPARTMENT. We beg to call special attention to the above, and have determined (to meet the present depressed times) to reduce prices to the lowest remunerative rates To parties furnishing we can offer advantages seldom met with, having just received a large and well-selected stock of household requisites, comprising Single and Double English and French Iron Bedsteads, Fenders, Firoirons, Coal Vases, Scuttles, Fountains, Boilers, Kettles, Saucepans, Stew and Preserving Pans, all sizes; Electro-plated, Nickel Silver, Britannia Metal, and Tinware, of all descriptions. To builders and contractors we offer special inducements, having a very heavy stock of Leamington Patent Ranges (2ft 6in to 4ft 6in); Cindrella, Queens, Victoria, Vesper, and Kaiser Stoves, Register Grates, Carpenters’ Rim, Mortice, and Plate Hocks, and general builders’ ironmongery. We have also on hand an extensive stock of painters’, glaziers’ and paperhangers materials, consisting of Red and White Lead, Paints, and Colors, of all kinds; Raw and Boiled Linseed Oils, Turpentine, Varnishes, Brushes, Window Glass, of all kinds; Putty, Paperhangings, etc., »tc. Carpenters and joiners would do well to call and inspect our stock of Tools. We are now landing a shipment of American Goods, containing a great variety of Tools and Yankee Notions. A large stock of Rod, Bar, and Sheet Iron, also a large and good stock of Blacksmiths and Farriers tools on hand. -o- GROCERY DEPARTMENT. THE ABOVE DEPARTMENT IS NOW WELL STOCKED WITH New Seaosn’s Teas, in Half-Chests and Boxes Superior Mauritius Sugars, white and brown crystals and Counters Venus Twist and Black Swan Tobacco Currants, Elbme Raisins, Sultanas, Muscatell Raisins (new fruit) Jordan and Shell Almonds. Bottled Fruit, Figs, Essences, etc- etc. , , „ , ± . A Large Stock of English and Colonial Lollies, and a full assortment of Pink’s, Morton’s, and Crosse and Blackwell’s Pickles, Jams, Jellies, Sauces, Potted and Preserved Meats, etc., etc. *O - AND GLASSWARE, We invite Inspection of this Department In Particular, as we hare just unpacked twenty-three crates of General Crockery, and eight casks of Glassware, •onsiating of Sets of Out and Pressed Decanters] Water-Craftsi Tumblers j Wine, Qustard, and Jelly Glasses. INSPECT OUR STOCK BEFORE PURCHASING ELSEWHERE) I’KXBDI.AirpiR, BEOS, ; | Agtnw Celenla! firs IniarMjj tenfftnyi



Commercial Stationery. JUST ARRIVED. A CHOICE ASSORTMENT OP Commercial AND Household STATIONERY. THE Largest and Finest Lot ever opened up in Ashburton, AND Equal to any exhibited in the Colony. WEEKS & DIXON, Printers, Publishers, AND COMMERCIAL, LAW, AKD General Stationers, Ovabdun Orica, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON,



Medicinal. Testimonials. Tuam Street, Christchurch, April 28, 1879. To Professor Guscott. Sir, —I have been troubled with Liver Complain these last six years, many times not being able to attend to work. I have tried everything in the shape of patent medicines. I have been an outdoor patient in the Hospi tal ; I got at times temporary relief. I could not sleep on my left side; I kept rolling about backwards and forwards in bed. When I got up in the morning, I would rather be in bed but work I had to attend to. When I had eaten a light meal I found it always lodged in my stomach. Always costive, a great palpi tation, pains across the chest, more particu larly under the left breast, always a violent pain between the shoulders, felt just the same as if any one was pouring water down my back, feet always cold. Happened to get one of your bills when you came to St. Asaph street, which explained to me the symptoms I was laboring under. When I applied to you, you told me all my symptoms, and guaranteed me a perfect cure, which, I am happy to say, you have done through your herbal treatment. I should recommend those troubled with Liver Complaint ta place themselves under your treatment. I am, Sir, Truly thankful, William Manson. Colombo Street, April 21, 1879. To Professor Guscott. Sir,—l have been troubled with Dysentery for the last three months, so much so that I was perfectly exhausted, the linings of my intestines peeled away in flakes. I tried every remedy that I could hear of, but to no purpose. Hearing that you were in Christchurch, and seeing the many wonderful cures, was induced to place myself under your treatment, and I am happy to say in one week I am free from the diarrhoea, and gaining strength from your herbal treatment. I am, yours respectfully, Ellen Brown. I give you this testimonial for the benefit o others, as I know there are a great many others suffering from the same complaint in Christchurch. Borough Hotel, Manchester Street, Christchurch, April 21, 1879. To Professor Guscott. Sib, — I have been troubled with Sciafaca and Rh.umatism since the commencement of the West Coast diggings in 1864, where I had to leave through medical advice, and went to Melbourne, and thence to Sydney, and then ,1 thought I would try the tropical climate of Queensland, and only found temporary relief. I came to Christchnrch, and tried doctors of the best'medical repute, and got no better. Thinking that it was useless to go any further I gave up all hopes of being restored ; I could scarcely walk, and staying at an old friend’s, he advised me to consult you, and I am happy to say I am in as perfect health as I was in 1864, when I crossed the ranges of the West Coast, and was only ten days under your treatment. John O’Brien. To Professor Guscott. Sir, —Having been troubled with asthma for the last seven years, on several occasions I have been propped up in bed, and many times I had to get up and walk to get a breath of air, and had become so bad that I was not able to ttend to my business ; in fact, I had become a burden to myself and the people with whom I was stopping. When I came to you you told me all my symptoms, which gave me confidence to place myself under your treatment, and, being a believer in herbs, and seeing the large assortment in your establishment, and also the references from other sufferers the same as myself, in looking back to the time of my suffering so long, and spending so much money without receiving any benefit from the treat ment until I applied to you.—l remain, yours ever thankful, Donald Smith. Great King-street, Dunedin, May 30, To Professor Guscott. Sir,—l have to inform you that I am able to return home after your treatment of 4 weeks’ duration, having been troubled with dropsy this last 4 years. I have been tapped twice ; I have been under the doctors in Oamaru, and also in Dunedin, and never received any bene fit from their treatment. When my sister called on you last April you told her if I would came to St. Kilda and stop with her you would treat me for a fortnight free of charge, and after that time, if I were no better, you would require no payment; but lam happy to inform you that I feel as well as ever I felt, and free oi dropsy, and can eat and sleep well. I trust that your days may be long in Dunedin. You may be assured that I will speak of the cure you have effected in me on my return home, as I leave my sistei to-morrow. —I remain yours ever grateful, Mrs. Isabella Fraser. St. Kilda, June 10, 1878. Manchester Street, Christchurch, April 29th, 1879. To Professor Guscott, Sir, —I have been troubled with Neuralgia for a length of time, and have suffered the most excruciating pains; tried e\ erything that I could hear of, I then saw your testimonials in the papers, and the “ Star.” I was advised to give you a trial, but I have this to say that I am perfectly free from pain. I can eat and sleep well, and am not disturbed at nights or meal times as I have been for a length of time. I have told seveial the pain I suffered, and the wonderful relief I have had, and I would ad vise anyone troubled with Neuralgia to apply to you, as they can depend on a perfect cure. Yours ever grateful, H. B. Williams, Tuam street, Christchurch. To Professor Guscott, Sir, —Having for the last four years suffered from bad eyes, being totally blind in one, and from using a solution of nitrate of silver as a lotion, which had penetrated my whole system, causing me the most acute pains, which, added to rheumatism, prevented my sleeping at night, and rendered my life absolutely burdensome to me, I have consulted and been treated by doc tors in different parts of Canterbury, as also In the Christchurch Hospital, but without obtain* ing the slightest relief. Determined to leave no stone unturned while the smallest chance remained of an abatement of my sufferings, I applied to you immediately I heard of your arrival, and the cure which you have effected would seem to many incredible, but as I am still here a living proef of the success of your treatment, as can only be testified by hundreds in Christchurch, who knowing what I was like for so long up to a week ago, look with astonishment at the change which you have wrought. Wishing you many years of htppl* ness and prosperity in pursuing your useful career, I atp, dear Sir, yours respectfully, - .... .. StlWfc flWten’s AUsnten Ileus?. SI) A?aph»s|«§t (



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