UPPER ASHBURTON ROAD BOARD.

The ordinary monthly meeting was held on Tuesday, Gth inst. Present—All the members excepting Mr. M. Stitt. The minutes of last meeting were read and confirmed, and the overseer’s report since last meeting was read and considered. Grigg and Guild’s amended tender fur the formation of Wilson and Davis’ road was accepted. Correspondence was read as follows : Circular memoranda re taking land for public works under part 11 of “ The Pub lic Works Act, 1876.” From Ashburton County Council, wish a copy of a paragraph of the report of their engineer, referring to certain work on the north bank of the South Ashbur ton river on the upper side of the road leading to Mr. Reed’s mill. The Clerk was requested to reply that the Board is willing to do the work on the terms agreed by the Council, viz., L3O for the whole work, the Council to bear half the cost. He was requested at the same time to make application for this Board’s share of funds granted by resolution of the Coun cil for planting purposes. From Ashburton County Council asking for a certified copy of the rate roll for 1879 of that part of the district lying be tween the branches of the Ashburton, in order that the Council may take the necessary steps to lay a special rate of one shilling in the pound for the protective works already erected.

From Mr. Archibald M’Farlane, Rail way Inspector, complaining that through the divergence of a creek passing through Mr. M'Lean’s land certain damages were accruing to the Mount Somers Railway in times of flood. The Clerk stated that Mr. M‘Farlane, the Chairman, and Overseer had visited the locality and failed to see that the Board, through any action on their part, were culpable in the matter. Further, the Chairman of the Board and Overseer gave conclusive testimony that the Board had had nothing whatever to do with altering or in any way deviating any water course that would have the effect of the injuring the Mount Somers railway line. From Mr. J. Oliver, re yearly audit of books and accounts.

From the same, expressing satisfaction at the method and care displayed by the Clerk in his accounts during the period of five years for which time he had been called upon to examine his accounts. From the Ashburton Borough Council asking permission to cut a shallow channel along the side of Winter’s road for the purpose of bringing water from the mill race into the town of Ashburton. The Clerk*mentioned that he had been re quested by members to reply, granting the required permission. From the same acknowledging the receipt of the Board’s letter with thanks. From Secretary to the Treasury re subsidy on rates collected. From the manager Union Bank of Australia re interest on banking account. From Mr. T. L. Bosenberg applying for use of gravel reserve. Granted on the Board’s usual terms. Mr. J. Bland’s request for a new road into the Alford Forest road was favorably considered, the Clerk to make the necessary application. The Clerk was requested to call tenders for several works and to report on others, and to take the earliest opportunity of seeing Mr. John Carter relative to Maronan road.

Accounts were then passed and the Board adjourned.

MOUNT SOMERS ROAD BOARD.

The ordinary monthly meeting of this Board was hold at the office Mount Somers on Monday. Present—Messrs. AY. C. Walker (Chairman), W. S. Peter, Isaac Taylor, Duncan Cameron, and A. E. Peach e.

The Surveyor’s report was read and considered.

The following correspondence was read : From Messrs Harper and Harper, in closing legal opinion re balance due to Michael McAvey. From Messrs. Garrick and Cowlishaw, requesting payment of expenses for attending Assessment Court. To be replied to. From Mr. 0. Tripp, with reference to the Coal Pit road. The Clerk was requested to reply. Letters were receved from the Union Bank of Australia, Ashburton, with reference to rate of interest allowed upon fixed de posits, and other matters. From the Colonial Treasurer, advising the Board that the sum of L 154 12s. lid., subsidy on rates collected, had been paid into the Board’s account. From the Chief Sur veyor, with reference to tracings of Alford Forest sections and roads. The Surveyor stated that he had forwarded reply. From the Mount Hutt Hoad Board, with reference to Cooper’s contract on Boundary road, and bridge over North Ashburton. From Messrs Montgomery and Co., with regard to their account. From Mr. Philip Tisch, requesting the Board to form 40 chains of the road through his bush. The Board decided to invite tenders for 25 chains of the work. From Mr. D. Syme, that the stone ford on Swamp road may be at once removed, as it is damag ing his land. To be reported upon. From Mr. Wm. Annctt, requesting that as he considers his rates to be very ex cessive, the Board may be pleased to reduce their amount. The Clerk to reply that the Board have no power to ac cede to his request. From Mr. John Sal mon, with reference to his late contract on the Ashburton Gorge road. The Board decided not to entertain the claim made in Mr. Salmon’s letter. From the Union Bank of Australia, Ashburton, acknowledging receipt of the sum of LlO2 4s. od. From Messrs. R. Wilkin and Co., inclosing receipt for amount of premium for surveyor’s bond of fidelity. From Mr. E. G. Wright, with reference to the soft nature of the Anama Downs road, and also the swampy portion of road in front of Mr. Peter’s house. Clerk to reply, and report upon the roads in question at the next meeting of the Board. The Surveyor was instructed to con sult with the owners of lands with a view to the drainage of the roads reported on by him, and should their consent be ob tained, to advertise the works recom mended by him in his report. The Chairman was requested to en deavor to reduce the length of the South Ashburton bridge. The Surveyor was directed to arrange with Donald Forbes to cancel his contracts for maintenance of roads in the vicinity of Mount Somers and the Spread Eagle. The Clerk was authorised to object to Valuation list, for 1880, as amended, on behalf of the Mount Somers Road Board. The Surveyor was directed to report upon the overflow through Mr. M'Lymont’s section, and on Stevenson’s road; also upon the cutting between Mount Somers station, and the Wool-Shed Creek. The collector was instructed to at once issue summonses against the first ten per sons whose names appear on the list of unpaid rates. The Clerk was instructed to apply to the County Council requesting them to sub sidize any expenditure upon roads leading into bush lands, by a grant of £ for £. The Surveyor was instructed to apply to Mr. James Fraser for an explanation re John Todd’s contract, Hewson’s road, and to the executors of the deceased for the completion of the contract. The Clerk was instructed to insure the Road Board cottage and stable for L 450. Several works mentioned in the monthly report were ordered to be advertised. Tenders were opened, and one accepted for each of the following works : —No. 3, Ashburton Gorge road, James Milne ; No. 4, Township road, Peter Shearer ; No. 5, Boundary road, Alex Forbes. The pay-sheet amounting to L 587 17s. having been passed for payment the Board adjourned.

THE CHIMNEY CORNER.

* A STRANGE CAPTURE. Some years ago, I commanded one of Her Britannic Majesty’s Dispatch gun vessels, stationed on the west coast of Africa for the suppression of the slave trade. In the course of two years thus engaged we had, as usual, done very little good, and lost a great number of men by coast fever and sickness generally. A few vessels had been captured, but many more had slipped through our fingers, by reason of the treachery of the informers on shore, most of whom eventually proved to be in the pay and interests of the slave-dealers. The slave captains, too, had become very knowing ; they were mostly old hands at the business, and contrived to give us the slip in many different ways. For instance, in chasing them on a dark night, they would show a bright light over the stern, and after we had followed this for some hours would drop a large cask with a lighted lantern fitted to it, at the same instant putting out their own light. It was easy for them then to alter their course so as to double back and sail away in the darkness, leaving us intent on watching their false light. This strata gem generally succeeded when the nights were very dark. Or, when hotly pursued in the daytime they frequently practised a most inhuman trick to increase their distance. When we were close upon them they used to throw a slave overboard with a plank for him to cling to, or very often without even that. They well knew that a British man-of-war would not pass a poor wretch struggling in the water and leave him to drown. Thus, whilst sail was being shortened, the ship hove to, boats lowered, the man picked up, and the vessel got on her course again, they contrived to get a fine start ahead, for these manoeuvres, even in the smartest ship, will take some consider able time ; and in this way, as much ground was lost as would take many hours to recover, for a stern chase is a long one.

The luck had been against us for a long time, and after many false informations and fruitless chases, wo succeeded in cap turing a slaver in a most singular manner, without any chase at all. It happened in this way. One fine morning, when cruising off the coasts of Loango and Congo, the officer of the watch reported a strange sail in sight. I went on deck, took my glass, and there, surely enough, was a very suspicious-looking craft'right ahead. It was a dead calm, and we soon steamed up to her. She was a clipper barque of about four hundred tons. From her taut spars great clouds of snowy canvas flapped heavily against the rigging as her long low hull rolled slowly from side to side on the glassy surface of the heaving ground swell. Judging by her rakish appearance, and by her being a great deal out of the usual trackof homeward or outward bound vessels—in'fact, being in a very suspicious locality— one naturally came to the con elusion that she must be a slaver. I hoped very soon to have the pleasure of lifting her hatches to ascertain whether this assumpion were correct or no. As a preliminary step, the demand to show her colours.was made ; to my great annoyance she hoisted the stars and stripes of America. This precluded the right of search. However, I resolved to board her, and try and detect some signs of her having a black cargo. With that object in view I had the gig manned, and in a few minutes was alongside the doubtful craft.

The captain, a tall, gaunt Yankee, received me at the gangway, and, without waiting to be asked, produced his papers, which seemed to be all regular enough. The barque was the Independance, of Boston, Massachusetts, Robert Stor mont, master, from Hew York to the Cape of Good Hope and back on a trading voyage. She was now homeward bound, and was twenty-seven days out from the Cape, so the captain informed me. Having taxed him with being out of the usual route, he explained that this was a new notion of his—he kept well over to the eastward so as to make a fair wind of the north-east trades, when he should meet them. Whilst pointing out to him the fallacy of this idea, I took a few turns up and down the deck with him, and suc ceeded in drawing him into a long argu ment. Whilst thus engaged, I noticed that all the hatches were indeed battened tightly down ; but that there were no things stowed’ on the top of them, as is usually the case in merchant vessels whose hatches are never required to be opened during the voyage. This strengthened my suspicions, and from the captain’s eagerness to satisfy all my enquiries, I had very little doubt as to the nature of his cargo. It was certain that if he had slaves on board, those hatches could not remain closed for an hour without suffocating them. If they were opened during that time, the presence of slaves would be easily perceptible, and in that case the vessel would be a lawful prize. Considering these things, I sat on the taffrail, and taking out a bundle of choice Havannahs, proposed a smoke. This the Yankee agreed to, and we smoked away and got tolerably social, although at the same time it was amusing to see how very fidgety he was getting.

In the course of conversation it turned out that fhe had been in China, and as that was the last station on which I had served we were enabled to compare notes on that subject. He interested me very much by giving an account of the clever way in which ho suppressed a mutiny that broke out in his ship on her last voy age. It appeared that he was chartered to take three hundred Chinese coolies, the very dregs of the population, from Hong Kong to California. It occurred to these Celestial vagabonds, some time after the vessel had put to sea, to murder the officers and crew and run away with the ship. In order to effect their purpose they adopted a highly ingenious expedi ent. Several large bonfires were made on the lower deck an a cry of “ Fire fire,” was raised ; the Chinamen thinking that the officer and crew would rush down to extinguish the fires, and then they would be easily able to fall upon them with their knives, and murder them all simultane ously. But our friend the captain, far too wide awake for that, simply hadjall the hatches battened down, and smothered the Chinamen in their smoke. When they were sufficiently choked and thus re duced to subjection, he demanded that they should deliver up the ringleaders of the mutiny. This they did, and without any trial he hung them six in number, at he foreyard arm the same day. We continued thus, spinning yarns and smoking for some time longer, when a breeze sprang up, and the Yankee, think ing to shake me off, said— “ Wa’al, stranger, guess we’ve got wind at last. I’m sorry you must say good-bye, but I reckon I must fill away and go on my course, for I can’t afford to be stopping here all the day talking.” “ Don’t mention it, my dear friend,” I replied. “You see there is no necessity for that. I may just as well go your way as any other, for I’m anly cruising. Here take another cigar and settle down again.” I then shouted to the first lieutenant to keep within hail, on the same course as the barque. Upon this the Yankee’s long sallow face darkened and grew longer ; he ■was evidently much put out. He certainly did not appear to appreci ate this act of courtesy on my part. I kept on talking, and tried to involve him in another argument, anything for an ex cuse to pass the time. But he was trying equally hard to put an end to the conver

sation by sullenly replying “yes” or “no” to everything, and never volun teering a remark or comment of his own. But, in nowise put out by his broad hints, I commenced a series of long-winded stories, keeping him at the same time well supplied with cigars. It was delightful to see how excessively nervous and fidgety he was. He well knew that if this lasted much longer his cargo would not be worth much ; so }ie kept on giving me the strongest hints to go, all of which I pretended not to under stand. At length he appeared to be losing his temper, and the more cross he got the more obtusely good-natured and urbane I became.

1 now very quickly brought matters to an issue by hailing the gig that was towed astern.

“ Gig there.” “ Sir,” replied the coxswain. “ Go on board and get your dinners, and tell the first lieutenant to send the boat back with some more cigars in an hour’s time, and say that I found the captain such a remarkably agreeable man that I intend to spend the afternoon with him. D’you understand ? ” “ Ay, ay, sir.” When our friend the Yankee heard this he let fly a volley of oaths, and then said resignedly— “ Guess it’s no use, captain. I’m fairly smoked out this time ; the ship’s yours, I reckon,” and then, turning to the mate, “ Here, Nathan, haul down that flag and git them hatches up and let them unfort’- nit cusses git some air, for I reckon they’re smothered pretty considerable. This is a dodge I never heered tell on afore.”

She had nearly six hundred slaves on board. lam glad to say none died of suffocation through my ruse. She was the best prize that we took during that com mission.

TELEGRAMS.

W.ELLINGTON, April 8. It is understood the charges against Mr. Whitelaw, Superintendent of the Asylum, by an ex-attendant, are princi pally that several breaches of discipline were allowed to pass unnoticed by him, and that about two months ago he asked a patient named Buchanan to go to work, and on his refusing, it is alleged that Whitelaw knocked him down and after wards had him locked up for five and a half-days, and fed on bread and water. It is further alleged that during the visit of several gentlemen to the Asylum, Buchanan was shifted from place to place, in order to prevent his having an oppor tunity to make a complaint. Dr. Duller solicitor, makes an applica tion this afternoon at the Supreme Court in Chambers for a writ of “ habeas corpus ” to enable him to bring up from Dunedin the Maori prisoner Winari Parata and discharge him, as it is alleged he is no longer legally in custody. This is a test case in connection with the whole of the Maori prisoners. Wellington, April 9.

George Longhurst, convicted for rape, was sentenced to ten years’ hard labor and to receive fifty lashes. The “Times” states that Major Willis has resigned his seat for Rangitikei, and that Sir Wm. Fox is likely to come for ward without opposition. The charges made against the Superin tendent of the Asylum for cruelty to patients have been dismissed. At the Supreme Court, George Ward Beere, for fraudulent bankruptcy was acquitted. The Hon. Mr. Rolleston left by the steamer for the South this afternoon.

The San Francisco mail is signalled at at Auckland this afternoon. She will be in about five.

In the application for a writ of habeas corpus to bring up from Dunedin one of the Maori prisoners, a rule nisi was granted. It is understood that the whole of the legal questions relating to the con fiscated lands will probably be raised on this rule.

Nelson, April 9.

A summons was served on Mr. Acton Adams, M.H.R., this morning for per jury. The perjury is alleged to have been committed during the hearing of a civil action, Adams v. Boyes, for wrong ful sale by Mr. Edward Thomas (who brings the present information) of certain sheep over which he had given a bill of sale to Mr. Adams, but which bill of sale, Mr. Thomas alleged, he had satisfied by reason of Mr. Adams having sold other property which realised as much as the total amount he was indebted to Mr. Adams. The case of Adams v. Boyes was heard last February, in the District Court, and the plaintiff obtained judgment, but there has since then been litigation between Boyes and Thomas, when Boyes was nonsuited.

Dunedin, April 8.

By a fire which occurred last evening, an eight-roomed house in George street, belonging to John Adams, was destroyed. The only person in the house at the time was a young girl, a servant. The fire originated in this girl’s bedroom, but she says she was not in the room since half past two in the afternoon. Insurances— Standard, L 250 ; Northern L3OO. Dunedin, April 9.

The average attendance of scholars at the Otago district schools during March quarter was 15,472, showing an increase of 1,633 for the corresponding period last year. Three common jury cases are set down for trial at the civil sittings, one being a divorce case, the parties being connected with the police. A strong bar is engaged. SOUTH CANTERBURY JOCKEY CLUB ANNUAL MEETING. First Day—Thursday, April 8. The races were poorly patronised. The weather w r as dull and unfavorable, and there is very little betting. TRIAL STAKES. Mata ... ... ... ... 1 Hunnington ... ... ... 2 Won easily. MAIDEN PLATE. Volunteer ... ... ... 1 Thilo ... 2 Faugh-a-Ballagh 3 TIMARU CUP. Betrayer ... ... ... 1 Titania ... ... ... 2 Camballo ... ... ... 3 PLYING HANDICAP. Mata ... ... ... ... 1 Tera ... ... ... ... 2 Hunnington ... ... ... 3 [by telegraph.] Second Day—Friday, April 9. The course to-day was moderately patronised. The weather was cloudy and threatening, but no rain fell. S. C. J. C. HANDICAP. Mata ... ... ... ... 1 Betrayer 2 Titania... ... ... 3 Volunteer and Tera also ran. Won by half-a-length. Time—2 min. 45 sec. HURDLE RACE. Milo 1 Little John ... ... ... 2 Won easily, by three lengths.

THE GARDENER.

NOTES FOR TEE PRESENT MONTH, BY A PROFESSIONAL GARDENER.

APRIL. KITCHEN GARDENING. The principal crops will new be either all sown or planted, and the encourage ment of their growth the object of atten tion ; but, where omitted last month, Onions, Cabbages, Cauliflowers and Turnips should be sown at once, to insure success. If not done before the middle of the month, it is better to defer sowing until spring. Where Brocoli have been planted during summer months, and grown freely, growers would find it very advantageous to cut the roots, which is easily done by inserting the spade under each plant. For instance, go down one side of the row and come back on the other. Care should be taken not to cut too close to the plant. Brocoli treated as above will resist the frost much better; for by choking its growth at this season it gets hardy as a natural consequence, and will come in ready for use much earlier than it would if not disturbed. Earth up all crops of growing Celery. Care should be taken not to allow the earth to get in between the leaves, which is done by holding up the leaves with one hand, while with the other, use a piece of slate or other flat tool to draw' the earth carefully round each plant, which keeps all the leaves together until you have followed with the spade and banked up. Care should also be taken not to earth up too much at once, as it only tends to weaken the plants. By treating as directed, say once in ten days, the trouble will be well repaid by the pro duction of fine heads of blanched Celery for either cooking purposes or desert. Make a general clearance of all ground not wanted for present sowing or planting. Dig in in a rough state, so that it will be exposed to the action of the w’eather. Dig Potatoes ; gather Onions, as they r ; pen, and store them in a dry place. Vegetable Marrows and Pumpkins should also be gathered as they ripen, and stored in a dry, warm place for winter use. When properly stored they will keep nearly all winter, and are much prized wdien such vegetables are scarce. Strawberries may now be planted from the runners. Either make new plots or fill in any blanks in old beds or borders. After selecting plants for all new planta tions, let all the runners that remain be trimmed off, care being taken not to cut off all the leaves, as is too often done not only by amateurs but by persons calling themselves professional men. It is most barbarous treatment, as it tends to weaken the plants and the result—the following summer—is that there will be little or no fruit. Having got the runners and weeds cleared, put a good covering of well decomposed manure over the bed, and let it lie on the surface. Don’t dig it in, as is the general practice. In this way it nourishes the plant at the root and mulches the ground in summer. FLOWER GARDEN. Plant Bulbs of the following kinds— Hyacinthus, Crocuses, Snowdrops, Liliums, Narcissus, Jonquils, Daffodils, and Tulips —any of the above. For window decoration, plant in pots in a good mixture of loam, rotted manure, and sand. Plunge the pots in sand, and keep them there until the bulb begins to grow, when it might be removed to where it is required to flower. To those who desire an early display of annual flowers, by a careful reserva tion of those self-sown which abound at this season in great numbers, and sow'- ing again in spring, the flow'er garden can be kept going from early spring until late in autumn. All tender plants, such as Geraniums, Cinerarias, Cupheas, etc., that have been turned out during summer should now T be brought in and housed to protect them from frost ; and all herbaceous plants that have done flowering cut down, so as to give the garden a neat appearance. THE ORCHARD requires little care at this season, further than gathering the fruits as they ripen, and keeping the ground clear of weeds, but where young fruit trees have been planted last year the ground should be kept dug round them and free from weeds, as, by keeping the ground loose, it en courages the growth of wood, keeps the trees healthy and better able to resist the attacks of blight. It only too often hap pens that trees ate planted, and that once done, they are never looked near again ; and still those to whom the trees belong wonder why their trees do not grow like their neighbors’, who cultivate them in a proper manner. A few trees properly cultivated is much better than a larger number cultivated indifferently.

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, SATURDAY, APRIL 10, 1880.

Printed and published by Horace John Weeks and Charles Dixon, at their Printing Office, East Street, Ashburton, Saturday, April 10, 18S0.



“ The Lord loveth a cheerful giver,” but there’s no use chucking a copper cent into the contribution box loud enough to make the folks on the back seat think the communion service has tumbled off the altar. “Bis Dat, Qui Oito Dat.”—“My dear,” asked a grocer of his wife. “do you think it is true that ‘ man wants but little here below?’” The wife replied, “ That sometimes depends whether he has to pay cash down or not. If you trust some men they’ll take all they can get.”



Advice to mothers.—-Are you broken in your rest by a 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 button.” It has been in use in America, and is highly recommended by medical men. It is very pleasant to take ; it 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 teething 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 be without it. Sold by all medicine dealers, at Is. lid.—Depot, 493, Oxford street. YY7HO is Mrs. WINSLOW? As this » » question is frequently asked, we shall simply say that she is a lady who for upwards of thirty years has nntireingly devoted her time and talents as a female physician and nurse, principally among children. She has especially studied the constitution and wants of this numerous class, and, as a result of this effort and practical knowledge obtained in a lifetime as nurse and physician, she has com pounded a SOOTHING SYRUP for Chil dren. It operates like magic, giving rest and health, and is, moreover, sure to regulate the bowels. In consequence of this article, Mrs. Winslow is becoming world-renouned as a benefactor of her race. Children certainly do, rise up and bless her. Especially is this the case in this city. Vast quantities of the Soothing Syrup are daily sold and used here. We think Mrs Winslow has immortalised her name by this invaluable article, and we sincerely believe that thousands of chil dren have been saved from an early grave by its timely use, and that millions yet unborn will share its benefits and unite in calling her blessed. No mother has dis charged her duty to her suffering little one, in our opinion, until she has given it the benefit of Mrs. Winslow’s Soothing Syrup. Try it mothers, try it now.— Ladies’ Visitor, New York City.



TO PRINTERS. MACHINE FOR SALE. 171I 71 O R SALE.— ’ One Second-hand Double Demy Tape Printing MACHINE, in thorough working order, with rollers, moulds, &c., complete. This machine has been replaced by a Double Royal Wharfedale, which necessitates removal of the Double Demy Machine formerly used for printing the “Herald ” and “ Guardian,” for hand or steampower. Can be seen and all par ticulars obtained at our office. For a Country Office this Machine suits admirably, as it can easily be turned by hand, for which we have fitted a fly wheel and handle. PiiicE £7O g | WEEKS & DIXON.I



Building Materials. Ashburton steam saw mills SASH AND DOOR MANUFACTORY. G . PARKIN, Proprietor, BUILDER AND CONTRACTOR. Moore Street, Every description of Timber and Budding Materials in Stock and supplied on most reasonable terms. Plans prepared and Estimates Given oil shortest notice. the 26 Business Notices. BREAD!BREAD! Co-operativo Bread and Biscuit Factory. Triangle, Wakanui Road, Ashburton. A. THIELE, BEGS to inform the public that he is now in a position to SUPPLY BEST BREAD, 6d. per 41b. loaf, unsur passed. Delivered daily to all parts of the Borough, also, Confectionery, &o. Mixed Biscuits reduced from Is. to Bd. per lb. Wedding Cakes made to Order. 986a-5700 TO FARMERS, LIVERY STABLE KEEPERS, SPORTING MEN, AND OTHERS OWNING HORSES. GEORGE KIDD, Moobb Street, BEGS to announce the fact that the PRICE for SHOEING hacks and light draught HORSES is now REDUCED to7s. per set, and that all horses of this description will be specially attended to by himself. Horses liable to cut are shod on a prin ciple of Geobgb Kidd’s own invention, which has proved an effectual cure for brushing. All kinds of blacksmith’s work, and repairs to agricultural machinery of any description done on the shortest notice. GEORGE KIDD, 75c-5260 Moore street, Ashburton.



GRAIN. M ESSRS. ROYSE, are prepared to STEAD, & CO. PURCHASE GRAIN or to make ADVANCES ON GRAIN consigned to them for sale or ship ment. 0. PERCY COX, Agents for ROYSE, STEAD, & CO., 493 a Ashburton.



A. J. WHITE'S STEAM CABINETMAKING AND FURNITURE ESTABLISHMENT, CHRISTCHURCH, Will be found one of the most convenient in New Zealand. THE Stock being so varied, that pur chasers may at once select any Article they can possibly require, suitable for any class of House. This will be found an IMMENSE ADVANTAGE TO COUN TRY CUSTOMERS Thus saving time, trouble and expense. 589 g Conveyances. THE LONGBEACH COACH ! GEORGE WILLCOCKS respectfully acknowledges the liberal support which he has received during the short time his Coach has been running, and solicits a continuance of the same. The fares by Willcocks’ coach are exactly 3d. per mile ordinary fares, and lAd. per mile for Saturday return. They are as under— Longbeach to Ashburton, ordinary 55., return Bs. Waterton to Ashburton, 3s. 6d. ordi nary, Gs. return, Ashton to Ashburton, 3s. ordinary, ss. return. Wheatstone to Ashburton, 2s. 6d. ordinary, 4s. return. SINGLE FARE RETURN ON SATURDAYS. The coach leaves the Booking Office, Quill’s Commercial Hotel, each day at 3.15 ; Post Office, 3.30. 292 g ECOOKSON, Wills Street, runs the , MAIL COACH from Ashburton Railway Station to Green Street, Alford Forest, and Mount Somers, every Tuesday and Friday, returning Wednesday and Saturday at 8 p.m. For Sale.



LAND. LAND. M ESSES. POYNTZ & CO. have received instructions to OFFER FOR SALE BY PRIVATE TREATY, AN UNIMPROVED FARM of 400 Acres, in one or two lots. The land is of fair quality and situated within four miles of a Railway Station on the main line 1970 Advertisements received for the GUARDIAN up to 9 p.m. at the scale charges, afterwards at double rates or insertion over the leaderj



Medical. ENO’S FRUIT SALT. THE PHYSICAL BASIS OF LIFE. GOOD FOOD. How to enjoy good food that would other wise cause Bilious headache, disordered Stomach, Poisoned Blood, &c. —use ENO’S FRUIT SALT. NATURAL APERIENT. ENO’S FRUIT SALT, when taken with water, acts as a natural aperient, its simple but natural action removes all impurities, thus preserving and restoring health. If its great value in keep ing the body in health were universally known, no family should be without it. ' ~ TED, WEARY, AND WORN Anyone whose duties require them to under go mental or unnatural excitement or strain — END’S FRUIT SALT is the best known remedy. It acts like a charm. It allays ner vous excitement, depression, and the injurious effects of stimulants and too rich food. Its power in aiding the digestion is most striking. It also restores the nervous system to its proper condition (by natural means). Use ENO’S FRUIT SALT. You cannot overstate its great value in keeping the blood pure and free from disease. ENO versus STIMULANTS. An in sufficient amount of exercise frequently deranges the liver. ENO’S FRUIT SALT is peculiarly adapted for any constitutional weak ness of the liver. A world of woes is avoided by those who keep and use ENO’S FRUIT SALT. —“All our customers for Eno’s Salt would not be without it upon any consideration, they having received so much benefit from it.— Wood Brothers, Chemists, Jersey, 1878.” Every travelling trunk and HOUSEHOLD in the world ought to contain a Bottle of ENO’S FRUIT SALT, prepared from Sound, Ripe Fruit, as a Health giving, Cooling, Sparkling, and Invigorating Beverage for any Season. It is the best Pre- I ventive and Cure for Biliousness, Sick Mead ache, Skin Eruptions, Impure Blocd, Fevers, Pimples on the Face, Giddiness Feverishness, Mental Depression, Want of Appetite, Sour ness of Stomach, Constipation, Vomiting, Thirst, &c., and to remove the effects of errors in Eating and Drinking. ENO’S FRUIT SALT.— From the Rev. Dr Hurst, Vicar of Collorly :—“ I have nsed your Fruit Salt for many years, and have verified your statements. The thanks of the public are due to you for your unceasing efforts to relieve suffering humanity. Long may you live to be a blessing to the world.” ENO’S FRUIT SALT.—“After suffering for nearly two and a half years from severe headache and disordered stomach, and after trying almost everything and spending much money without finding any benefit-, I was recommended by a friend to try ENO’S FRUIT SALT, and before I had finished one bottle I found it doing me a great deal of good, and now I am restored to my usual health; and others I know that have tried it have not enjoyed such good health for years.—Yours most truly, Robert Humphreys, Post Office, Barrasford. ” Agents for New Zealand, MESSRS. KEMPTHORNE, PROSSER, OUT!! ! AND CO.



VALUABLE DISCOVERY for the HAIR. A very nicely perfumed Hairdressing, called THE MEXICAN HAIR RE NE WER, now being sold by most Che mists and perfumers througout the coun try, at 3s. Gd. 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 ; Gd. per bottle. —Prepared by HENRY C. GALLUP, No. 493, Oxford street, London.



COCKLE’S ANTIBILIOUS PILLS— 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 foun«l 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 pills 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 or China they are recommended as a preservative against the fatal disorder's peculiar to tropical 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 the 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 ; but 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 lid, 2s 9d, 4s 6d, and 11s Od, as well as in India, China, New Zealand, and he Australian Colonies,



Medical. T?OR COUGHS, BRONCHITIS, IN JT FLUENZA, COLDS, &c. ■pOWELL’S BALSAM of ANISEED. T>OWELL’S BALSAM of ANISEED. >OWELDS BALSAM of ANISEED. T HHE Oldest and Most Effectual COUGH REMEDY. E XT XTRAORDINARY TESTIMO NIALS. TTT.R MAJESTY S GUN BOAT NETLEY. Wick, Scotland. Dear Sir, — Having had a most distressing and severe cough, which caused me many sleepless nights and restless days, I was recommended by his LORDSHIP the EARL of CAITHNESS to try your most invaluable Balsam of Aniseed, and I can assure you, with the first dose, I found immediate relief, even without having to suspend my various duties; and the first small bottle com pletely cured me, therefore I have the greatest confidence in fully recommend ing it to the million. Signed, W. LINZBLL, H.M.G.B. NETLEY. POWELL’S BALSAM of ANISEED. Due de Montaboe, writes : “ Chateau de Montabor, Aveyron. Sir, —Having suffered for some time from an obstinate cough, accompanied with fever, continuous head-aches, and sleepless nights, I resolved after having vainly tried several other medicines, to have recourse to your BALSAM of ANISEED. I cannot resist, sir, the desire of making you acquainted with the really marvelous results which I derived from it. From the first dose I felt great relief, the bad symptoms grew feebler, the irritation of the throat was calming down, and I recovered the sleep which had nearly left me. The third dose delivered me completely, and I am now completely restored to health. Receive, sir, with the expression of my gratitude the assurance of my distinguished sentiments. DUG DE MONTABOR.” TJOWELL’S BALSAM of ANISEED. JL “ Sir, I have for a long time suffered from a severe cough and tried all manner of remedies. Dr. I.iberecht advised POWELL’S BALSAM of ANISEED ; it cured me after a few days. You are at liberty to use this letter in hopes that others may benefit by it.— I am, Sir, Yours. &c., ALBERT COUNT POTOCKI.” O WELL’S BALSAM OF ANISEED. WILL LOOSEN the PHLEGM imme diately.—The Dean of Westminster’s Verger writes : “I was advised to try the Balsam of Ani ;eed; I did, and have found great relief. It is most comforting in allaying irritation and giving strength to the voice.” Lionel Brough, Esq., the eminent actor, writes ; I think it an invaluable medicine for members of my profession, and have always recommended it to my brother and sister artistes.” TRULY an EXTRAORDINARY EX PECTORANT.—Mr. Edward M. Ullett, of Bury, Hunts., writes to Messrs. Palmer & Son, Ramsay :—“ Having been in the habit o using Powell’s Balsam of Aniseed for a great number of years, I have great pleasure in bear ing testimony to its incomparable effects as an expectorant. I always find a single dose gives immediate relief, and a small bottle effects a perfect cure.”



POWELL’S BALSAM of ANISEED.— The effects of one teaspoonful taken in a little water before going to bed is extraordinary. No family should be without it in the winter. Sold by Chemists and Medicine Vendors throughout the World, Is I>£d and 2s 3d per per bottle; a great saving in taking family bottles, 11s each. Established over 50 years. Prepared only by THOMAS POWELL, Blackfriars Road, London. SK for POWELL’S BALSAM iff ANISEED SOLD by all CHEMISTS and STORE KEEPERS. Observe the Trade Mark, “Lion, Net, and Mouse.” Wholesale Agents in the Australian and New Zealand Colonies -Elliot Brothers ; Eyers & Solomon ; Felton, Grimwalde, & Co. ; P. and S. Falk, Paulding & Co. , Rocke, To Mrs it, & Co. ; Rosenthall & Co. ; Kempthorne, Prosser, & Co. 5 S. Hoffenung & Co.; Hemmons, Laws, & Co. ; Berkley, Taylor, & Co.; and all other wholesale houses. Proprietor— Thomas Powell, Blackfriars Road London. KEATINGS 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 un failing family remedy is daily recommended by the most eminent Physicians. (In use nearly 60 years). MEDICAL TESTIMONY. July 25th, 1577. 22, Cold Harbour Lane, London. Sir, —Your Lozenges are excellent, and their beneficial effect most reliable. I strongly recommend them in cases of cough 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. Keating, Indian Medical Service. Dear Sir, —Having tried your Lozenges in India, I have much pleasure in testifying to their beneficial effects in cases of incipient consumption, asthma and bronchial affections. I have prescribed them largely, with the best results. W. B. G, , Apothecary. H.M.S. KEATINGS COUGH LOZENGES are sold by all Chemists, in tins of various sizes, each having the words, “Keatings’s Cough Lozenges ” engrrven on the government stamp. KEATING’S WORM TABLETS, A PURELY VEGETABLE SWEETMEAT, noth in appearance and taste, furnishing a most agreeable method of administering the only certain remedy for INTESTINAL or THREAD WORMS. It is a perfectly safe and mild preparation, and is especially adapted lor children. Sold in tins by all Chemists. Proprietor, THOS. KEATING, London, Export Chemist and Druggist. 271 c GRATEFUL—COMFORTIF G. BREAKFAST COCOA. “ By a thorough knowledge of the natural laws which govern the operations of digestion and nutrition, and by a careful application oi die fine properties of well selected cocoa, Mr. Epps has provided our breakfast tables with a delicately-flavoured beverage which may save us many heavy doctors’ bills. It is by tne 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 shaft by keeping ourselves well fortified with pure blood and a properly nourished frame.” —The Chil Service Gazette . SOLD ONLY IN PACKETS LABELLED JAMES EPPS. AND CO Homoepathic Chemists, London.



Business Notices. 865* THIS ADVERTISEMENT SHOULD BE CAREFULLY REAITAND RE MEMBERED BY EVERYONE IN TERESTED IN FENCING. THE PATENT OVAL SAMSON FENCE WIRE Has now been before the public for four years, and during that time 5,000 TONS HAVE BEEN SOLD, Giving very great satisfaction, in proof of which we hold numerous testimonials from well-known colonists ; and the demand is daily increasing to such an extent, that numerous spurious imitations have lately been introduced in the various markets of Australia and New Zealand, for the sole purpose of damaging the reputation of the Patent Oval Samson Wire. The Samson Wire Was patented and introduced four years ago in Victoria, New South Wales, Queensland, and New Zealand ; and the principal claim set fourth was its being made Oval to prevent fraud. Yet, in the face of these patents, firms—many of respecaltry standing—have, for the sake of a paltry commission, lent themselves to the intro duction of various spurious imitations, which render them liable to actions at law, and annoyance and disappointment to the users. We would point out to intending pur chasers that any persen erecting Oval Wire Fences, other than the Patent Oval Sam son, renders himself liable for damages. The Patent Acts on this point are very explicit; therefore, after this notice no excuse can be made. We have had instances brought under our notice where somepersonshave been so un principled as to mix the Spurious Oval Wire amongst the Patent Oval Samson in order to make a sale, and damage the the reputation of the genuine article. We have a great aversion to take legal proceedings in this matter, but shall be compelled to, in self-defence, unless these practices are at once stopped. The public, when purchasing, are there fore cautioned to see that each coil bears a tin tally thus : PATENT OVAL SAMSON WIRE, IK OVAL ; And the Patentee’s Tally or Trade Mark:— MB R IK PADLOCK. \ Manufactured by the Whitecross Wire Company, Warrington, England.



By using the Patent Oval Fence Wire you get a better and cheaper fence than any other, and the best proofs are the imitations already referred to. comprehensive circular as to its advantages, with numerous testimonials • from well-known colonists, will be posted, to any address on application. The state Forests of Victoria are fenced with the Patent Oval Samson Fence Wire; the one at Dookie is, without doubt, the best Wire Fence in Australia, and people come from great distances to see it. PRICES GREATLY REDUCED: ADDRESS : M Lean Bros. & Rigg* IMPORTER , 69 ELIZABETH STREET, MELBOURNE. TRADE MARK : M B R IN PADLOCK. We undertake through our agents, to deliver the Patent Oval Samson Wire at any port in Australia or New Zealand, either direct from England or Melbourne. Inquiries by telegram promptly answered. REWARD.—Fencers throughout the Colonies who can give information as to the erection of Oval Wire Fences, other than the Patent Oval Samson Wire, will find it to their advantage to communicate with Messrs. M'Lean Brothers and Rigg, 69 Elizabeth street Melbourne. 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 less great care is taken in giving orders Js” to address and how to be sent, the papers . may be left at the wrong place. All orders vill receive our prompt attention. > y WEEKS AND DIXON, Proprietors.