THE CHIMNEY CORNER.

THE DISRUPTION.-^ A TALE OP TRYING TIMES. CFI AFTER X— continued. Wk “ Don’t be too sure of that. I myself I possess, in my own way, pretty fair powers of I like the lad’s appearance well: you will be so good as contrive to duce him to me, in some easy, way, I don’t doubt but I shall favorable impression on his “ I beg your pardon. Doctor, must decline such a task. I lend myself to a proceeding young man would resent as an and I have too much respect to deliberately do anything that I would hurt his feelings.” “So you won’t bring me acquaintance with this young yours—Stephenson or whatever you call him ?” “ Not for the purpose of with principles which I know he scientiously entertains.” “ Oh, inded! Well, you changed man, Reginald. knew you at Cambridge you had principles and the interest of Church at heart; but I fear the air of this country has made you than half a Scotsman. You seem more careful of this young schismßß feelings than you are of mine, so I give you no further trouble. once friends, but. that dosen’t I wish you a very good morning. saying, the Doctor took his abruptly and in high displeasure. Shortly after this, chance . Duncanson in the way of Dr. Both of them had happened quent an old book shop, but different purposes. The one there to sell the other to buy. had Mr. Duncanson’s finances he was compelled to dispose most valuable books to enable defray the small expense at lived without drawing on the offered though trifling resources homely fellow-lodger. One day July he happened to step into ferred to, and offered for sale a work, which he had purchased year before at a high price. bibliopole seemed unwilling to book at any price, but after demurring a bargain was a mere Taction of its real James Rok the money with luctance, and was about to when his attention was attracted acciden which happened at ment in the back shop, an containing the chief part of the seller’s stock of rare and works. A gentleman had been hauling the books, and to reach which were on high shelves mounted on a shop ladder or steps, but lost his balance heavily to the floor just as Mr son -was going away. This was no other than Dr. Crimp, from his high position among webbed books had observed dent, and recognised him as the man he had in vain asked the Prot^B of to introduce to him. Doctor, on seeing him, made a movement to dismount, with formed intention of entering versation with Mr. Duncanson the formality of an thus he came down rather cipitately than he intended. bookseller and James both his assistance and, on getting his feet, found that he had tained any severe injury. The hat had fared worse; and when dent picked up this article he recognised its owner as the he had met at the Professor’s The Doctor, after taking some breath, rose to depart, and winning smile requested Mr son to accompany him to his that he might have the his arm by the way. The course, was politely complied and the old gentleman moved Princes Street, leaning on his companion so confidingly, as had been acquainted for years, had not proceeded far when met by several of Mr. acquaintances, who stared prise to see him in such Amongst others they met Mr. Aspen and his lady—the couple whom the reader will in connection with the “ dinner.” They acknowledged with which James saluted markedly, and their countenances esr pressed as much surprise as could possibly be called up on the instant, when they saw him in arm arm with one they knew to be a dignitary of the English Church. At length the Royal Hotel'was reached, where the Doctor had taken up his quarters; and he in sisted so strongly on having Mr. Dun canson’s company at dinner that he could not with any grace refuse. James accordingly entered with his new acquaintance, and was introduced to his son, a comely youth of from twelve to fourteen years of age. The Doctor explained that they had been accom panied by the boy’s private tutor, who had been taken ill after they came to home to England. He expressed regret Edinburgh, and was now on his return at this, and a wish that he could find any one qualified to superintend the boy’s studies during their residence in the city, to prevent him from losing the knowledge he had acquired. Mr. Duncanson modestly hinted that he would be glad of such employment should his attainments be thought sufficient, and his creed be no ob jection.

“ Of course,” said the Doctor, “ I am naturally biassed in favor of those who belong to my own communion, but not so decidedly as to refuse the services of one otherwise to my mind. I daresay you are very well qualified to give lessons to Theophilus (Theo philus Loftus Jerningham Crimp is my son’s name), but if you please we shall not discuss that subject just now, for dinner is waiting us, and I dislike all business discussions at table.”

The Doctor proved himself such an adept at discussing good cheer, that it was no wonder he preferred it to busi ness whenever opportunity served, and he did the honors of the table with the ease and grace of a man in his proper element. He was all good humor, vivacity, condescension. He dilated on the pleasure he had experienced in

Inns ent yed irm :ing id’s ilus ght ons eat stly nth ang for t of the the un ion ter of ted ore her igly ime The ent ars. icy, liar hat on md her of ion to pla rch ite) ich, ure ons ex md be on ass ure to ich ;ive an on r a he led ten for vas im on md five nk the gan h a dli his ual was ing sed i he and to to after 1n no mair n, or my itten the pure seen alang »;rand : did but I gaun past if he kenn’d wha was the auld gentleman wi’ the scuppit beaver ye were gaun wi’ sae pack-like. He’s the Pope, said he. He’s just as soon the Deevil, says I. I ken the young gentleman that’s wi’ him owre weel to believe he wad gang cleekit wi’ the Pope through Prince’s Street in braid day light. If ye had just seen how the man guffaw’d whan I said this, and stude lookin’ after me as lang as I was in sicht, as if I had been some daft body. But though I couldna believe that yon gutty carle wi’ the droll hat was the Papist Pope, I was dead set on findin’ out wha he was, mair for your sake, Mr. Duncanson, that for ony thing I cared aboot him mysel’. So I got my e’e on ane o’ the coachman hereabout, that I happen to be acquaint wi’ and put the question to him, but he kent neither buff nor stye whether he was the Pope or wha he was. But my rien’ the coachman, for the sake o’ a gill, took in hand to find oot what I wanted, for he is weel acquaint wi’ the waiters in the inn. Weel, sir, he gaed to speer, and when he cam’ back, Stiffrigs, says he to me, yon’s a high man among the English Kirk folk; his name’s Dr. Crimp, and he’s what they ca’ an Arch-dean or Arch-deacon. Weel, says I, that’s just as bad as an Arch-deevil; and I made up my mind to wait for ye till ye wad come oot, to warn ye o’ your danger. But faik, sir, ye were like to tire oot my patience when coachee learnt through the waiters that ye were biding till yer denner wi’ Dr. Crimp, and that ye wad likely not come oot for some hours. So I set aff to the Grassmarket, and have come back just in time to get a baud o’ ye” ~ ,

“ Well ? ” said Mr. Duncanson in an inquiring tone, as if to draw forth from JRingan what further he had to say. “ Weel yoursel’,” answered Stiffriggs, in such a manner 7 as to convey that he * Homestead.

had said enough to be understood, and that an explanation was due, not from, but to him. Seeing this, Mr. Duncan son said rather impatiently quite puzzled, my friend, to understand the ground of your anxiety in this affair.”

“ Puzzled to understan’ the grund o’ my anxeeity ! Deed that need be nae puzzle, sir. The short and the lang o’t is, that when I see you sae thick with this servant o’ Satan wi’ the fire-shool hat, I’m dead fear’t that ye’ve forgotten a’ that I had heard you say aboot Cameron, Caygill, and Renwick, and the rest o’ Scotland’s holy martyrs, and that ye’re getting yoursel’ entangled wi’ the black Prelacy that shed sae muckle precious blude in Scotland. Oh, sir, this wad be a sad backslidin’ and wad grieve the hearts of every honest, true blue Presbyterian in the land. Man, this wad be ten times maur than the sin o’ takin’ a kirk through pawtronage. If it's want o’ siller that’s drivin’ you till’t, just say the word, and every plack and bawhee in my possession will be at your service.” The student was amused with Rin gan’s honest but mistaken zeal, and with great good nature replied, “ Really, Mr. Stiraperton—Stiffriggs I mean— you are under a most extraordinary delusion. You may depend on it lam not in the slightest danger of becoming an Episcopalian. My acquaintance with Dr. Crimp is of very recent date. It is not a day old yet, and com menced through an accident which happened to him this forenoon in a book shop where I was by chance at the time. He fell from a flight of steps on which he had mounted to get up to some books near the ceiling, and though he was not much hurt ”

“ It’s a thoosand pities he fell sae canny,” interjected Stiffriggs. “Though he was not much hurt,” continued Mr. Duncanson, “he required some assistance, and as I was present an the time, I helped hivn to his lodgings, and have been detained by him to dine. So there’s the bottom of the whole mystery.” “And are ye no hookit, girned, or trappit in ony shape or manner ? ” “ Not as far as I am aware.”

“ Are ye perfectly sure ye hav’na been led intil ony engagement what somever wi’ the Prelatic auld thief ? ” “ I don’t know how you can feel justified in applying such hard names to a gentleman of whom you know nothing. I must say I think you are far wrong and very uncharitable; but you may rest assured that I have entered into no terms or engagement with him, nor am I likely to do, unless it be to give his son a few lessons in Greek and Latin, which I am to see him about to-morrow.”

“Justified! hard names! charity! Trowth, I wadna feel justified in speak ing o’ ony o’ his kind withoot gie’in’ them hard names. Can Prelacy ever be ca’d onything but black Prelacy in Pcotland, where it was ten times bludier and crueller and wickeder than ever Popery was wi’ a’ her abominations ? Can ony man wi’ Scotch blude in his veins ever forgi’e or forget the hangings and qaurterings; the hunting and harassing; the thoom-screwing, racking, and torturing o’ a’ kinds; the blas phemies and oppressions, and unten able iniquities that Prelacy has been guilty of? Or can he thole the sicht, even at this day, of the hirelings that stand now in the shoon of the auncient persecuting fraternity o’ Bishops, Vicars, Curates, and Arch-deacons, and a’ the rest of the Babalonish clam jamphrey ? No, no, Mr. Duncanson ; I’ll never speak ceevily of ane o’ the white-sark* preachers, but be glad o’ the opportunity o’ lettin’ the proudest o’ them find the weight o’ my neivef if it should ever come to fechting. And ye’re really gaun to inveigle yoursel’ sae far wi’ this priest o’ Baal as to teach his son Greek and Latin ?”

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, THURSDAY, AUGUST 19, 1880.

Printed and published by Horace John Weeks and Charles Dixon, at their Printing Office, East Street,, ■ Ashburton, Thursday* August 19, 1880,



* Siirpiiced. t Fist. (To be continued—commenced Business Notices SCOTT BROS. (RAILWAY FOUNDRY), ARE the manufacturers of the following among other specialities : The celebrated “ EXCELSIOR 1 ’ WIND MILL. This Mill got the FIRST PRIZE at the November Metropolitan Show. It is Perfectly reliable and self-regulating. FIRST PRIZE PATENT GRASS SEED STRIPPER. As only a limited quantity of these Machines, which took the FIRST PRIZE at the recent competition of the Agricul tural and Pastoral Association, can be supplied, orders for next season must be given early, or they cannot be executed. LEAMINGTON COOKING RANGES. These Stoves have been shown for years in competition with other makers, and have always received first honors, having NEVER BEEN BEATEN. We can confidently recommend them as the best Stoves in New Zealand. CAMBRIDGE ROLLERS. Specimens of our Prices for this season— -Bft. by 24in ... £l7 0 0 • Bft. by 26in.... ... 18 10 0 Oft. by 24in 18 15 0 Oft. by 26in— ... 20 15 0 Other prices equally low. 48g “A THING OF BEAUTY IS A JOY FOR EVER.” THE advertiser wishes to remind the re sidents of Ashburton Town and County that his Studio is open every day for the taking of Photographs, and that his apparatus for this purpose is very complete. Carte-de-viste, and cabinet size portraits, views of buildings, landscapes, etc., can be taken in all weathers, and an inspection of his show cases and studio walls is invited. The advertiser is prepared to guarantee a satis factory portrait of the sitter, inasmuch as he has supplied himself with all tlm latest improvements in the Photographic art. He makes a specialty of COPYING Pictures also, and parties having a por trait of a friend can have it multiplied to any extent. Having secured the services of an artistic colorist, patrons' tastes can be satisfied on this point. Prices are reduced to a minimum, and are now within the reach of all. G. F. Henry, PHOTOGRAPHIC ARTIST, SAUNDERS’ BUILDINGS, ASH BURTON. 73g-702c



Business Notices. CLEARING SALE. SPECIAL NOTICE. I. R.HODDER& COMPANY Beg to remind the public and their numerous customers that this being THE LAST WEEK OF THEIR Great Clearing Sale, AKD AS THERE ARE STILL SOME VERY CHEAP LINES LEFT They would respectfully urge that this opportunity should not be lost sight of. New Season Teas Ex MENMUIR, JUST RECEIVED. Splendid Value for Money. SAMPLES GIVEN ON APPLICATION. I. R. HODDER & COMPANY BARGAINS. auo, 16th.



Business Notice. FRIEDLAKDER BROTHERS. TO REDUCE STOCK. AND MAKE ROOM FOB New Goods—Novelties —New Goods !! FRIEDLANDER BROS, are just opening, in addition to their well selected stock—Best quality only in French Merinos ; Brown, Dressed and Striped Hollands ; Check, Piques, and Marcella Muslins ; Crochet Antimacassers, from 2s. Bd. Beautiful Lace Curtains—large variety. Muslin Long Curtains, a varied choice. Muslin and Lace Short Window Blinds—of every description. Grey and White Sheeting—all widths ; extra stout bleached and twilled Sheeting. Saxony Welsh Flannels ; Strong Real Welsh Flannels. FELT CARPETS —Splendid Patterns. Cocoa Mattings in Iyd., l£yd., and llyd. widths. Table Cloths and Table Baizes ; Velvet Pile Table Covers ; Horrocks’ wellknown Long Cloths ; White and Colored Quilts ; All-wool Plaids —the very best. A Rare selection of New Dress Stuffs and Dress Buttons. Crochet Cotton, in reels and skeins ; Brook’s 500-yd. reels of cotton—best for machine use. Baldwin’s Fingering Yarns ; Paton and Son’s Alloa Yarns. In great variety, I Cotton and Union Sheetings ; Floor Cloths UldjlllvC from 12s. upwards. | choice patterns ; Cocoa Mats —various sizes. WOOL GOODS, HOSIERY, GLOVES AND RIBBONS—A well assorted stock. Corsets, Silk Scarfs, Braids, Wool Fringes—all shades ; also handsome Black Silk Fringes, Piece Velvets, Ribbon Velvets, &c. A splendid assortment of Scotch Needlework. Ladies’ Cambric Handkerchiefs —bargains. The above goods are imported direct from the manufacturers, and will be sold REMARKABLY CHEAP, in order to reduce the stock. -o- Outfitting Department. This department is now replete with the most fashionable and serviceable goods, and exhibits a splendid variety of Men’s and Youths’ OVERCOATS and ULSIERS. JUVENILE DEPARTMENT.—Boys’ Knickerbocker and Tunic Suits—m all shapes ; Tweed Galatea Suits ; Hats, in large variety ; Trousers and Vests ; Moleskin Trousers ; Crimean Shirts ; Collars,Braces, Ties, &c. MEN’S DEPARTMENT.—Men’s Geelong Tweed Galatea Suits, Sac Suits, Paget Suits, Trousers and Vests—fashionable shapes, and fit guaranteed; 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 ; Colored and white Moleskin Trousers ; Soft Twill Cotton Shirts—splendid value ; Crimean Shirts, remarkably cheap ; White Long Cloth Shirts, remarkably cheap (American open back); White Long Cloth Shirts, 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 ; Novelties in Braces and Mufflers ; Novelties in Linen and Paper Collars. SUPERIOR BOOTS AND SHOES, OF ENGLISH AND COLONIAL MANUFACTURE. 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, 2\, 2s, 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 ; Bentall's Chaff-Cutters and Corn-Crushers, all sizes ; Corrugated Iron, from 6to 9 feet, best brands ; Ryland’s best Fencing Wire, No. 6to 11; Fencing Material, Consisting of Staples, Stakes, Posts, Rails, and Wire Strainers. Also a very large Stock Douglas’ and Gould’s American Pumps, Force Pumps, and Piping (14. H 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. The Deering Twine Binder Was awarded the Gold Medal at Ashburton, six machines competing. It also took the Special Prize at the Oamaru trial, etc, Having been appointed Sole Agents for the above machines, we are now prepared to TAKE ORDERS for the coming season. The New Improved Althonse Yaneless Windmill Is now on Exhibition erected in front of our Store.' Prices are lowered, and are within the reach of everybody, we therefore invite the public to examine the same, i 0 - Ironmongery Department. We beg to call special attention to the above, and have determined (to meet the present depressed times) to reduce the prices to 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, Fireirons, Coal Vases, Scuttles, Fountains, Boilers, Kettles, Saucepans, Stew and Preserving Pans, all sizes ; Electroplated, Nickel Silver, Britannia Metal, and Tinware of all descriptions. To builders and contractors we offer special inducements, having a heavy stock of Leamington Patent Ranges (2ft 6in to 4ft Gin); Cindrella, Queens, Victoria, Vesper, and Kaiser Stoves, Register Grates, Carpenters’ Rim, Mortice, and Plate Locks, and general builders Ironmongery. We have also on hand an extensive stock of painters’, glazier’s 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., etc. 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 Black smiths’ and Farriers’ tools on hand. A limited assortment of Patent American and Colonial Washing Machines. o Grocery Department. The above Department is now well stocked with New Season’s TEAS, in half-chests and boxes; Green and Pekoe Tea, for mixing purposes. Superior Mauritius SUGARS, white and brown Crystals and Counters. “ Venus Twist” and “ Nail Rod” TOBACCO ; “ Centennial” Cut-up Tobacco (Golden Leaf), in quarter-pound tins and half-pound packets. PIPES of every description. Currants, ElSmes, Sultanas Muscatells, and Figs (all New Fruit) ; Jordan and Shell Almonds, Barcelona Nuts. Neaves’ Infant Food, and Robinson’s Patent Groats and Barley. French Prunes, Bottled Fruits, Essences, Spices, etc. A large stock of English and Colonial Con fectionery. A full assortment of Pink’s, Morton’s, and Crosse and Blackwell’s Pickles, Sauces, Potted and Preserved Meats, Fish, etc. New Jams, Marmalade, Red and Black Currant and Apple Jellies. Van Houten’s and Fry’s Extract of Cocoa, in quarter-pound and half-pound tins. Cheese Rennet Extract and Extract of Annato. PERFUMERY AND PATENT MEDICINES OF EVERY DESCRIPTION. China and Glassware. We invite inspection ofjf this Department in particular, as we have just unpacked Nineteen Orates of General CROCKERY, consisting of richly enamelled and gilt, white and gold, enamelled and plain Toilet Sets ; white and gold China Cups and Saucers —small size ; Dinner complete ; and Soup Turreenes; Hot-water Jugs, in sets, etc., etc. And Eight Casks of GLASSWARE, consisting of Sets of Cut and Pressed Decanters, Water Caratfes, Tumblers, Wine, Custard, and Jelly Glasses. INSPECT OUR STOCK BEFORE PURCHASING ELSEWHERE. FRIEDLANDER BROS. Agents Colonial Fire Insurance Company.



Business Notices. CONTINUATION OP THE Great Sale AT ORR AND CO.’S., W E Have made still further redac tions in various lines of Goods, as we desire to clear out all our old Stock FOR CASH In preference to carrying it over to another season. Our motto is SMALL PROFITS AND QUICK RE TURNS, and we are glad to find the public ap preciate our efforts to serve them ; hence the EXTRAORDINARY GROWTH OF OUR BUSINESS since coming to Ash burton. Prices of Goods at Home are greatly advanced, but we having purchased largely previously, our Customers will get the full benefit. Drapery. Lot of Japan Silks, at Is. per yard. worth 2s. 6d. Dress Goods, as low as fid. per yard. Winceys, at from fid. to 9d. Black Goods, at all prices. Stays,' at 2s. to 7s. fid. Wool Shawls, at 7s. fid. to 12s. fid. Flannel, heavy, at lOd. to Is. 3d. Colonial made Flannel, from Is. 2s. to Is. fid. A Job Lot of Ladies’Jackets. Collars and Cuffs, from fid. per pair. Real Welsh Homespun, at Is. lOd. ; all wool. 25 Costumes, dark colors, at 20s. each. 1 Lot of Childrens’ Costumes, at 4a. to 7s. fid., to clear out. Millinery. 6 dqz. Straw Hats, at fid. each. 2 ~ ~ ~ at Is. ~ Trimmed Hats, at half usual prices. Trimmed Bonnets very low. Blankets, Etc. Bine Blankets, at 10s. fid to 15s. fid. Superior Blue Blankets at 17s. fid. Kaiapoi Blankets, at 20s. Towels, at fid. each. Turkish Towels, at Is, to Is. fid. Boots. A few dozen Children’s Boots left, at Is. per pair. Boys’ Heavy Lace-ups—a Bargain—at 4s. Ladies’ Kid Boots, from ss. per pair. Gents’ Boots, at our usual low prices Clothing, Etc. Men’s Overcoats, from 355. to 555. Men’s Waterproof Coats, as low as Bs. fid. Men’s Heavy and Leather Bound, from 16s. to 255. Men’s Suits, from 395. fid. to 675. 6d. Mens’ Tweed Pants, from 10s. fid. to 15s. fid. Men Hats, at 4s. 9d., ss. fid., to 7s. fid. Carpets. A great variety of Brussels Carpets, at 2s. under usual prices. Best Tapestry Carpets, at 3s. fid. Best Kidder. Carpets, very cheap. Felt Carpets, from 2s. fid. to 3s. fid. per yard. Floor Cloths, in great variety. Oocoanut Matting, all widths, very low. China Matting, unusually Cheap. Dressmaking. Dresses and Costumes made to order promptly. Prices moderate, and perfect fit guaranteed. ORR AND CO. ASHBURTON AND RAKAIA. 915 g



Medical. A DYICE TO MOTHERS.— Are you broken in your rest by si sick child, suffering with the pain of cutting teeth Go at once to the chemist and get a bottle of Mrs. WINSLOW’S SOOTHING SYRUP. It will relieve the poor sufferer immediately. It is perfectly .harmless ; it produces natural, quiet sleep by reliev ing the child from pain, and the little cherub awakes “ as bright as a buttom It has been in use in America, and is highly recommended by medical men. It is very pleasant to take j sooths the child ; it softens the gums, allays all pain, relieves wind, regulates the bowels, and is the best known remedy for dysentry and diarrhoea, whether arising from eething or other causes. Be sure and ask for Mrs. Winslow’s Soothing Syrup, and see that “ Curtis and Perkins, New York and London,” is on the . outside wrapper. No mother should he without it. Sold by all medicine dealers, at Is. l^d. —Dep6t, 493, Oxford street. YAT.TTABLE DISCOVERY for the HAIR. A very nicely perfumed Hairdressing, called THE MEXICAN HAIR RE NEWER, now being sold by most Che mists and perfumers througout the coun try, at 3s. 6d. per bottle, ,is fast super ceding all the old restorers and dyes for the purpose of changing grey or white hair to its natural original color, for it will positively restore the hair in every case of greyness to its original color, with out dyeing it or leaving that offensive smell which most of the hair preparations of the’ day do. This preparation has never been known to fail in restoring the hair to its • natural color and gloss in from eight to twelve days. It promotes growth and ; prevents the hair falling out, eradicating dandruff, and leaving the scalp in a clean, healthy condition. It imparts peculiar vitality to the roots of the hair,, restoring it to its youthful freshness and; vigor. Daily applications of this preparation for a week or, two will surely restore faded, grey, or white hair to its natural color and richness. It is not a dye, nor does.it con tain any coloring matter or ; offensive substance whatever. Hence it -does not soil the hands, the scalp, or even white linen, but produces the color ; within the substance of the hair. Read the follow ing from Mr. Nathan Berry,; Chemist, Walkden : “ One of my customers told me the other day he had had grey hair for thirty-five years, and after using one bottle of the Mexican Hair Renewer I sold him, it was restored to and kept its natural color.” It may. be had of any respectable Chemist, Perfumer, or Dealer in toilet articles in the kingdom, at 3s. 6d. per bottle.—Prepared by HENRY 0. GALLUP, No. 493, Oxford street, London. COCKLE’S ANTIBILIOXJS PILLS-r- These Pills consist: of a careful and peculiar admixture of the best and mild est vegetable aperients, with the pure ex tract of the flowers of the camomile. They will be found a most efficacious remedy for derangement of the digestive organs, and for torpid action of the liver and bowels, which produce indigestion and the several varieties of bilious and liver complaints. They speedily remove the irritation and feverish state of the stomach, allay spasm, correct; the morbid condition of the liver and organs subser vient to digestion, promote a due and healthy secretion of bile, and relieve the constitution of all gouty matter and other impurities, which, by circulating in the blood, most injuriously affect the action of the kidneys ; thus, by removing the causes productive of so much discomfort, they restore the energies of both body and mind. To those who indulge in the luxuries of the table these pill's will prove highly useful, occasioning no pain in their action, unless they meet with an unusual quantity of acrid 'bile and acid matter in the stomach and bowels. To Europeans on their arrival in India China they are recommended as a preservative against the fatal disorders peculiar climates. , Their occasional use, if com bined "with the strictest attention to diet, will be, frequently found to remove at once, by their influence over the secre tions, that congestive and unhealthy con dition of the liver which is so often tho earliest antecedent of severe febrile and constitutional disturbance. ' It, ..must be understood that these pills are not recommended as • containing, any new or dangerously active ingredients; on the contrary, they are characterised by a remarkable simplicity of combination, and whatever merit they may be found to possess depends as much upon the selec tion of pure drugs, and the unusual labor and attention bestowed upon their subse quent preparation, as upon the acknow ledged peculiarity of their, composition, They are not recommended as a panacea, nor are they adapted to all complaints; hut as a mild and efficacious aperient and tonic in the various forms of indigestion, it will not, perhaps, be an exaggeration to state that they have been, resorted to under all systems of diet, changes of cli mate, or atmospheric alternations with an extraordinary degree of, success for upwards of seventy-eight years. This celebrated family aperient may be had throughout the United Kingdom in boxes, at Is l£d, 2s 9d, 4s Cd, and 11s Od, as well as in India, China, New Zealaind, and the Australian Colonies.



GRATEFUL—COMFORTING, EPPS’S COCOA. BREAKFAST. . BY a thorough knowledge pf the natural laws which govern the operations of digestion and nutrition, and by a careful application of the fine properties;, of well selected cocoa, Mr, Epps has provided our breakfast tables with a delicately flavoured beverage which save us many heavy doctor’s bills. It- is, by the judicious use of such articles, of; diet-that a constitution may be gradually built up until strong enough to resist every ten pency to disease. Hundreds, of subtle maladies are floating around us, L ready to attack wherever there is a weak point. We may escape many a fatal shaft by keeping ourselves well fortified; with pure blood and a properly nourished ( frame. — See article in the Oivil (Service Gazette. Made simply with boiling water or milk. . Sold only in packets or tinsy labelled JAMES EPPS AND 00., HOMOEOPATHIC CHEMIST, LONDON. 91°o THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN. in the Country are Particularly requested to communicate with the Publishers if their papers are not properly addressed. The number of Sub scribers has-increased so rapidly that un less great care is taken, in giving orders as to address and how to be sent, the papers may be left at the wrong place. -'All orders will receive our prompt attention. WEEKS AND DIXON,