THE CHIMNEY CORNER.

The town of Panama, on the shores of the broad Pacific, has been the scene of many sanguinary brawls and riots. In one of these, which happened nearly thirty years ago, when such occurences were more frequent than at present, a middle-aged man, apparently an American, received a stab in the chest from the bayonet of one of the soldiers called in to quell the disturbance. The wounded man was carried to the military hospital, where ho shortly after breathed his last.

It was observed lhat during his dying moments he was constantly attended by an old seafaring man, a species of ‘‘Ancient Mariner,” of a tall gaunt figure, and with a hard-looking, weather-beaten visage, who watched by his bedside with the most jealous attention. The old man stated that the patient whose life was fast ebbing away was his son, but beyond this refused to give any information whatever. Up to the last he remained at his post, and with the exception of a Scotch doctor who was in attendance, allowed no one to communicate with the dying man. The old man shortly after disappeared from the city, and the little interest awakened by the incident soon subsided. Two years elapsed from the happening of the above event, when one evening, just before dusk, Doctor M‘Dougall, the Scotch surgeon before referred to, was summoned to attend a patient supposed to be in the last stage of delirium tremens. Threading his way through the irregular pebbly streets, the doctor arrived at the entrance of a small house standing close to the shore, and overlooking the pic turesque fortifications which surround the ancient city. Exchanging a word with a swarthy in dividual of the Spanish-American race, smoking under the verandah, he ascended to the first floor, and found himself by the couch of the sick man. The little light which shone in through the open window sufficed to reveal to him the guant form and strongly-marked features of the old seaman whom he had met by the bed side of his dying son at the hospital. His face, wasted and haggard, was now flushed with feverish excitement, and his blood shot eyes rolled wildly around. Recognising the doctor at once, the old seaman raised himself almost into a sitting posture, and in a low, husky voice asked his visitor if he remembered him. On receiving an answer in the affiramative, he continued— “ I have sent for you—not to save my life, that I know is impossible, thanks to drink and this accursed climate—but be cause you were kind to that poor mur dered lad some time ago ; you recollect, no doubt. Well, he was not my son after all, though I said he was, and I liked him as much as if he had been, and may be more. Since he died everything has gone wrong with me ; and now, besides yourself, I’ve not a friend left in the world. You see this 1 ” said he, bending over the, side of his couch, and pointing towards a corner of the room where stood a sea-chest bound with iron plates and fastened by a padlock. “Hush! they will hear us,” he excitedly exclaimed. “ Lock the door—bar it ; not a living soul but yourself must hear.” Though regarding this merely as a fresh outburst of delirium, the doctor did as desired. “ Now,” said the old man, as he thrust into his visitor’s hand a revolver capped and apparently loaded, ‘ 1 if they

try to come in, shoot them—shoot them dead on the spot. One, two, three, four, five lives,” he added, counting the cham bers of the weapon, while a gleam of savage satisfaction lighted up his counte nance. “Years ago 1 belonged to a band of queer characters -who first got together in California—then the right place to look for all sorts of vagabonds. We picked up a living in various places, sometimes honestly, as the world calls it, and some times not so much so. Well, after awhile even San Francisco got too hot to hold us, so we clubbed together and bought a small schooner, and, hearing of the revo lutionary war in Mexico, we ran down the coast and supplied the insurgents with

arms and ammunition. Sometimes our fellows took part in a skirmish on shore, either on one side or the other, and in fact, we joined in any scheme that pro mised to be profitable. Most ef our time was spent between Panama and the coast of Mexico in this sort of way ; and after a couple of years or so we had got together a considerable sum of money. “ There were six of us at this time,

rovghish-lcoking fellows most of us, and nearly all belonging to different nations. There had been eight altogether, but one had had a bowie-knife put into him in Sacramento City, and another was finished by Santa Anna’s bullets. “ One fine morning, when we were lying off the town of San Bias, two of our men who had been on shore came off with the news that a sxnall trading vessel was expected down the coast with over a million of dollars, belonging to one of the large Mexican houses, to be shipped on board an English frigate at anchor near us for conveyance to Panama. We at once determined to intercept the coaster, and immediately got under weigh. There was not a moment to he lost—any instant might bring her under cover of the frigate’s guns, and thus slip through our fingers. The breeze that morning was unfortunately light, and we had scarcely left the man-of-war hull down, when we perceived the trader coining along the coast under easy sail.

“Our plans were soon ended. We knew that [these vessels, not going more than a few miles off the coast, were rarely armed, and carried at the most three or four men. Wo hauled our wind, and beat up towards her; and, to avoid sus picion, made short tacks, so as to be able to run across her bows and board her when least expected. Our men were tolerably well provided with weapons, and we made up our minds that there would be no serious resistance. Nearer ■and nearer the two vessels approached each other, our schooner trailing a large net astern, to throw the crew of the other off their guard. At the right moment our helm was put down ; we sprang on board, and in a minute or so were in possession of the vessel and everything belonging to her.” “And the men in charge?” said the doctor, for the first time interrupting the old pirate, as it now seemed he was. The latter turned ghastly pale before the steady look of his companion, and then, recovering himself, he clenched his fists, and with eyes starting from their sockets, glared around him like a wounded tiger. ‘ ‘ ’Tis false —ay, false ! ” he shouted, throwing his arms about him in the wildest manner. “ Who was it said that I murdered them —ah, murdered them? ’Tis false, I say again ! ” He sank back exhausted; the large drops of perspiration clung to his brow, and for some time a dead silence prevailed. At length the old seaman roused himself and proceed, though with much less self possession than before. “ How we took the coaster, and what we did with the crew, is nothing to any body now; but anyhow, the end of it was that when we came to break open the boxes in the hold and count out the money, we found ourselves the owners of nearly a million and a half of Mexican dollars in gold and silver. “ This was the boldest of all our adven tures, and we all felt the danger of stay ing any longer on this part of the coast, or even of remaining together after this. We immediately determined to stand out to sea, take the earliest opportunity of dividing the treasure, and then separate for ever.

“ When not many miles from Acap ulco, v, e ran short of water, and ran into that port for a supply. Short as our stay was, we remained long enough for one of our men to be attacked with yellow fever. In a few hours he died, and we, fearing after this to stop in the place, hastily landed the body on the strip of beach outside the harbour, and at once put to sea.

“ From the moment of our seizing that infernal coaster misfortune hung over us. Before we had lost sight of the coast of Mexico the trade winds failed us, and for days we lay sweltering under the hot sun in a dead calm. To make matters worse, two more of our hands took the fever, and died in a few hours. We were now in a state of the utmost consternation. What was to be done ? To stay in the ship seemed certain death ; our numbers were reduced to three, and those so en feebled as to be equally likely to fall a prey to the pestilence. To land with such an amount of money would assuredly lead to our detection. We had now all our booty to divide amongst three of us, but what on earth were we to do with it I

“ Whilst making up our minds, we found by dead reckoning that we were only a few days’ sail from the Cocos Islands off the Bay of Panama. We knew the islands very well, and we knew, too, that they were uninhabited, and within easy distance from Panama itself. We agreed to break open three cases at once, each holding two thousand dollars, divide them equally, and then bury the rest on the largest island of the group. “On our arrival, having satisfied our selves by a careful search that there was no human being there we ran the schooner as close in shore as possible, and commenced landing the money a task which, with our reduced numbei’s, took us several days to get through. During the whole of this time we were in per petual terror Jest our movements should be observed by some of the passing ves sels. We worked away cheerfully, and at last succeeded in burying all the boxes of dollars in a corner of the largest island, carefully marking the position of the spot by compass beai’ings. This done, we removed from the schooner everything worth saving, scuttled her, and taking the boat, landed not many miles from the town. Here we separated, after agreeing upon a day on which to return to the island and remove the rest of the treasure, each swearing to observe the strictest secrecy and good faith in the matter. “ Tlxe seizure of the coaster had, as we expected, x’eached Panama, and large re wards were offered fox’ the capture of those concerned in the deed. This showed me that it would be unsafe to remain longer than could be helped. Accordingly, I lost no time in taking a passage in a mer chant vessel sailing for San Francisco. A few days after reaching that port I came across one of my former companions, whom I had parted from on landing from the schooner. Well, from that time to the day you saw him die here in the hos pital we were never separated. “ At San Francisco, what with drink ing and gambling, we soon ran through our money, and had only just enough to take us down to Panama again by the time appointed. “ We had not long returned before wo learned that a man answering the descrip tion of the third member of our party had left in a canoe with three or fourof the natives some days before—as he said, on a fishing expedition to the Cocos Islands ; and that the canoe, with the bodies of two of the negroes, had been washed ashore during a gale of wind the following day. “ I can’t say that either of ns was very sorry to hear of the news ; it was clear that our old shipmate was bent on being beforehand in getting at the spoils, con trary to our sworn agreement. We had the satisfaction of knowing that we two were now the sole owners of the money, and set to work at once to arrange a plan for getting it all into our possession. Everything was settled, and we should have started with half a dozen picked men, when that poor fellow received that accursed stab which put an end to him.” (to be continued.)

THE GARDENER.

NOTES FOR THE PRESENT MONTH, BY A PROFESSIONAL GARDENER. APRIL. KITCHEN GARDENING. The principal crops will now 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, rowers 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 weather. 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 when 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 *nly 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 bo 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 requited 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- i ing again in spring, the flower garden can j

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 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 are 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, TUESDAY, APRIL 20, 1880,

Printed and published by Horace John Weeks and Charles Dixon, at their Printing Office, East Street, Ashburton, Tuesday, April 20, 1880,



Railway Notices- Y. R. NEW ZEALAND RAILWAYS. (Christchurch Section.) RAKAIA AND ASHBURTON FORKS RAILWAY. ALTERATION IN TIME TABLE (To come into force on the 15th inst.) TRAINS will leave Methven for Eakaia at 8.20 a. m. and 4.50 p.m., and Rakaia for Methven at 10 a.m. 7.35 p.m., instead of at present times, on and after April 15th. | FRBDK. BACK, | General Manager. General Manager’s Office, Christchurch, April 12th, 1880. 315c-7330 NEW ZEALAND RAILWAYS. (Christchurch Section.) ALTERATIONS IN TIME TABLE. TO COME INTO FORCE ON THE | 15th INST. SOUTH LINE AND SOUTHBRIDGE BRANCH. The 7.20 am. train from Christchurch to Ashburton, and 7.55 a.m., Christ church to Southbridge, will be dis continued. A new train will leave Christchurch for Springfield at 7.40 a.m., taking Southbridge Branch passengers (who will change into train for Branch at Hornby), and passengers for Malvern Branch, and j will also pick up at Stations between I Christchurch and Rolleston pas sengers for South Stations beyond Rolleston, who will change into South express at Rolleston. The 8.40 a.m. South express will leave at 8.20 a.m., stopping at Rolleston to take on the passengers for South picked up by the 7.40 a.m. train, an will stop to pick up or set down pas sengers at Stations between Rolleston [ and Ashburton when required. The 11.30 a.m. from Christchurch to Ash burton on Saturdays will be discon tinued. A new train will leave Christchurch for Ashburton at 2.10 p.m. The 3.50 p.m. train, Christ church to Southbridge, will leave at 4.25 p.m. The 4.55 p.m. from Christ church to Ashburton will leave at 5 p. m. The 6. 10 a. m., Ashburton to Christchurch, will leave at 6.45 a.m. | The 8.5 a.m., Southbridge to Christ church, will leave at 7.25 a.m. A [ new train will leave Ashburton for I Christchurch at 9.30 a. m. The 10.50 a.m. from Ashburton to Christchurch on Saturdays will be discontinued. The 5 p.m. express from Ashburton to Christchurch will leave at 5.37 p.m., and will stop at Stations be tween Ashburton and Rolleston to pick up or set down passengers if required, and at Stations between Rolleston and Christchurch to allow passengers from Stations South of Rolleston to alight. The 5.10 p.m. from Ashburton to Christchurch will be discontinued. The 4 p.m. from Southbridge to Christchurch will leave at 4.35 p.m. for Hornby. A new train will leave Rolleston for Christchurch at G p.m., stopping at all Stations, and will take in from Hornby the passengers per 4.35 p.m. from Southbridge. The 7.5 a.m. from Ashburton to Timaru will leave at 7 a.m. Thelll a.m. ex press from Ashburton to Timaru will leave at 10.48 a. m., and stop at Orari and Temuka only. A goods train, with a carriage attached for pas sengers, will leave Ashburton for Timaru at 11 a.m. The 4 p.m. from Ashburton to Timaru will leave at 5.25 p. m. The 7- 30 a. m. from Timaru to Ashburton will leave at 6.45 a.m. A'goods train, with a carriage at tached for passengers, will leave Timaru for Ashburton at 11.10 a.m. The 2.43 p.m. express from Timaru to Ashburton will leave at 3.15 p. m., and stop at Temuka and Orari only. The 4.50 p.m. from Timaru to Ash burton will leave at 4.65 p.m. The 11.5 a.m. from Ashburton to Timaru, and the 11.40 a.m. from Timaru to Ashburton on Saturdays will bo dis continued. The times at Intermediate Stations will be in each case correspondingly altered. FREDERICK BACK. General Manager. General Manager’s Office, Christchurch, April 12, 1880. 314c-732g j



Medical. WHO is Mrs. WINSLOW? As this question is frequently asked, ire 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.



Amateur gardeners should read the instructions on gardening in the “ Ashburton Guardian” every month, by a professional gardener.



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 on tl;c shortest notice. 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, <fcc. Mixed Biscuits reduced from Is. to Bd. per lb. Wedding Cakes made to Order. , 986a-5700 TO FARMERS, LIVERY STABLE KEEPERS, SPORTING MFN, AND OTHERS OWNING HORSES. GEORGE KIDD, Mookb Street, BEGS to announce the fact that the PRICE for SHOEING hacks and lightdraught HORSES is now REDUCED to 7s. per set, and that all horses of this description will ba specially attended to by himself. Horses liable to cut are shod on a prin ciple of George 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-526<3 Moor® street, Ashburton.



GRAIN. jy|ESSRS. ROYSE, STEAD, & CO. are prepared to PURCHASE GRAIN. or to make ADVANCES ON GRAIN consigned to them for sale or ship ment. C. PERCY COX, Agents for ROYSE, STEAD, & CO., 493 g Ashburton.



A. J. WHITE’S STEAM CABINETMAKING AND FURNITURE ESTABLISHMENT, CHRISTCHURCH, Will be found one of the most convenient in Hew 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 a



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 aro exactly 3d. per mile ordinary fares, and lid. per mile for Saturday return. They are as under— Longbcach to Ashburton, ordinary 55., return Bs. Waterton to Ashburton, 3s. 6d. ordi nary, 6s. return. Ashton to Ashburton, 3s. ordinary, ss. return. Wheatstone to Ashburton, 2s. Cd. ordinary, 4s. return, SINGLE FARE RETURN ON SATURDAYS. . The coach leaves the Booking Office, Quill’s Commercial Hotel, each day at a. 15 ; Post Office, 3.30. 292 a 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 iSaturday at 8 p.m. For Sale. LAND. LAND. M essrs. 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 m Railway Station on the maiiai line 197 a



Useful Information. VACCINATION. By an Act of the General Assembly of New Zealand, it is made compulsory upon every parent to tajee his child, within six months of its birth, to the Medical Officer appointed by Government forthe district, or to some qualified Medical Practitioner, to have the child vaccin ated, and on the eighth day following to take the child back again for inspection. For breach of this law a fine not exceeding 40s. may be recovered before any Bench of Magis trates. If the child be properly vaccinated, the Medical Officer or Practitioner is to give a certificate of the fact. If the child be not sus ceptible, or unfit to endure the process, another certificate is to be given, which will clear the patents of the consequences. Children, al though vaccinated, whose vaccination certifi cates are not forwarded to the Registrar of the district are still liable to a fine of 40s. Inno culation with the virus of small pox is a crime punishable by a penalty of,£io, The word “ parent ” means father, mother, or other per son having the care, nurture, or custody of the child. SLAUGHTER-HOUSE LICENSES, “The Slaughter-House Act. 1877,” pro vides that “no license shall be issued in res pect of any slaughter-house situated within half a mile from the outer boundary of any borough, [unless such slaughter-house has been erected, or was in course of erection for that purpose immediately before the Ist December, 1877. If such slaughter-house is within the above described limit, application for the license must be made to the Council of the nearest Borough. If a slaughter-house is within any County, ex cept as aforesaid, the application must be made to the Council of such county. No license, [not being the renewal of a previously existing license, shall be issued to any person, unless public notice shall have been given by the applicant for the same, once m each week for one month, immediately preceding the lime when such application is to be heard.” MOONLIGHT EVENINGS. The Moon at 3 days old shines till about 8 o’clock. The Moon at 6 days old shines till about half-past 10 o’clock. The Moon at 8 days old shines till nearly I o’clock in the morning. The Moon at 12 days old shines from sun down till about 4 in the morning. The Moon at 15 days old is full, and shines all night. The Moon at 18 days old rises about 9 p.m. and shines till morning. The Moon at 21 days old rises about n p.m. and shines till morning. The Moon at 24 days old ri-cs about 2 a.m. and shines till morning. The Moon at 27 days old rises about 4 a.m. and shines till sunrise. THE HOUSEWIFE’S TABLE. The following is a very valuable housewife’s tabic, by which persons not having scales and weights at hand may readily measure the article wanted to form any recipe without the trouble of weighing, allowance to be made for an extraordinary dryness or moisture of the ar ticle weighed or measured : Wheat flour, I pound is I quart. Indian meal, I pound 2 ounces arc I qurrt. Butter, when soft, I pound is I quart. Loaf sugar, broken, I pound is 1 quart White sugar, powdered, 1 pound I unce ate 1 quart. Ten eggs arc I pound. Flour, 4 pecks arc 1 bushel. Sixteen large tablcspoonsful are I pint. Eight large tcaspoonslul arc I gill. Four large leaspoonsful arc ]£ gill. Two gills arc pint. Two pints rue I quart. Four quarts arc I gallon. A common sized tumbler holds pint. A common sized wine glass is % a gill. A tea-cup is I gill. A large wine-glass is I gill. Forty drops arc equal to I teaspoonful. Four tcaspoonfuls are equal to I tablcspoon ful. REGISTRATION OF BIRTHS, MAR RIAGES, AND DEATHS. Births. —Parents and all other persons pre sent at a birth, arc liable under the Act for Registration under penalty of ,£10; failing, the occupier of house in which such birth took place is liable. Births are registered free tip to sixty-two days, day of birth and of registra tion, both inclusive; afterwards up to six months, on payment of ss. penalty, and after declaration as to truth of particulars being duly made ; and beyond six months only after conviction before a Magistrate, and on pro duction of certificate of conviction signed by Magistrate or Clerk to Bench, and within one month of such conviction. There arc other provisions as to registration of children found exposed, and registration of names within one year of birth. Marriages.—Marriages must be solem nized with open doors, between eight in the morning and four in the afternoon, in the presence of two or more witnesses. Persons objecting to be married by a clergyman, can be married in a Registrar’s office by a Registrar. Persons (desirous of being married must give notice to the Registrar of the district, and take out a Marriage Certificate; but before doing so, must have resided in the district three clear days immediately proceeding the application for certificate. The fees are for Notice and Certificate, £1 2s 6d ; Marriage by Registrar, £1 ; and 2s 6d for Copy of Marriage Registrar, Persons wishing to he married out of the dis trict in which they live, can only do so by residing in the district in which they wish to be married for three clear clays, and obtaining certificate from the Registrar of that district. And persons living in different districts must either both reside for three clear days in the same district, or else obtain two Certificates, viz;—one from the Registrar of each of the districts in which they reside. Any person making false affirmation, declaration, or repre sentation before a Registrar, is guilty of mis demeanour.



Deaths. —The occupier of house in which death occurs, and all persons present at a death, arc liable for the registration within thirty one days; and failing these, the Undertaker or person so acting, under penalty of £10; but any of the persons liable may depute, in writing, some person acquainted with par ticulars required to attend and register; and the person registering MOST in all cases take to "the Registrar the Doctor’s Certificate of Death. In all cases of burial, the Undertaker or person so acting, must return to the Registrar within seven days, the Burial Cer tificate, duly signed by Undertaker and officiating Minister, or two householders pre sent at such burial. Undertakers not return ing such Burial Certificates within seven days are liable to a penalty of *5 : and Clergymen officiating and not signing Burial Certificates are also liable to a penalty of £5. Any person not attending to register, after notice from Registrar is duly given, is liable to a penalty of There are various other provisions defining powers and duties of Registrar, and imposing penalties for neglect in complying with various provisions of th<» Act. THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN. (gUBSCRIBERS 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 caro is taken in giving orders as to address and how to bo sent, the papers may be left at the wrong place. All order Kill receive our prompt attention. WEEKS AND DIXON, Proprietors.



Medical. ENO’S FRUIT SALT. THE PHYSICAL BASIS OF LIFE. GOOD FOOD. Flow to enjoy good food that would other wise cause Bilious headache, disordered Stomach, Poisoned Blood, &c.—use ENO’S FRUIT SALT. A 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. Fagged, weary, and worn OUT!! ! Anyone whose duties require them to under go mental or unnatural excitement or strain— ENO’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 KNO’S FRUIT SALT. You cannot overstate its great value in keeping the blood pure and free from disease. ENO t 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 livet. A world of woes is avoided by those who keep and use ENO’S FRUIT SALT.—“AII 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 ventive and Cure for Biliousness, Sick Head ache, Skin Eruptions, Impure Blocd, Fevers, Pimples on the Face, Giddiness Feverishness, Mental Depression, Want of Appetite, Sour ness of Stomach, Constipation, Vomiting, Thirst, Sic., and to remove the effects ®f errors in Eating and Drinking. ENO’S FRUIT SALT.— From the Rev. Dr Hurst, Vicar of Collorly :—“I have used 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, 1 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, AND CO. ALU ABLE DISCOVERY HAIR. for the A very nicely perfumed Hairdressing, called THE MEXICAN HAIR BE NBWER, 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 prepai-ation 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 Ren ewer 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 ANTIBILIOTJS 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 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 tho 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 disorders 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 m India, China, Kew Zealand, and he Australian Colonies



Medical. T?OR COUGHS, BRONCHITIS, IN .T FLUENZA, COLDS. &c. - -pOWELL’S BALSAM of ANISEED. ■pO WELL’S BALSAM of ANISEED. jpOWELL’S BALSAM of ANISEED. mHE Oldest and Most Effectual COUGH JL REMEDY. XTRAORDINARY TESTIMO NIALS. HER MAJESTY S GUN BOAT NBTLEY, 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. LINZELL, H.M.G.B. NETLEY. POWELL’S BALSAM of ANISEED. Due db Montabor writes : “ Chateau de Montabor, Areyron. 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. DUC DE MONTABOR.” POWELL’S BALSAM of ANISEED. “ Sir, —I have for a long time suffered from a severe cough and tried all manner of remedies. Dr. Libcrccht 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.” pOWELL’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 seed; 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. Uilett, 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. ” OWELL’S BALSAM of ANISEED.— The effects of one teaspoonfid taken in a little water before going to bed is extraordinary. N® family should be without it in the winter. Sold by Chemists and Medicine Vendors throughout the World, is I )4d and 2S 3d per per bottle; a great saving in taking family bottles, ns each. Established over 50 years. Prepared only by THOMAS POWELL, Blackfriars Road, London. SK for POWELL’S BALSAM of 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 j Eyers & Solomon ; Felton, Grimwalde, & Co. ; P. and S. Falk, Faulding & Co., Rocke, Tomfsit, & Co. ; Rosenthall & Co. ; Kempthorne, Prosser, & Co. ; 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, 1877.. 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 ” engtrven on the government stamp. KEATING’S WORM TABLETS, A PURELY VEGETABLE SWEETMEAT, Doth in appearance and lasts, 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 GRATEFUL—COMFORTIK G. BREAKFAST COCOA. “ By a thorough knowledge of the natural laws which govern the operations of digestion and nutrition, and by a careful application ol .he 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 tire 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 bicod and a properly nourished frame.” —The Chit Set vice Gazette, SOLD ONLY IN PACKETS LABELLED JAMES EPPS AND CO Homoepathic Chemists, London,



Business Notices. *3“ THIS ADVERTISEMENT SHOULD BE CAREFULLY READ AND 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 each an extent, that numerous spurious imitations have lately been introduced in the various markets of Australia and New Zealand, far the solo 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 sot fourth was itsbeingraade Oval to prevent fraud. Tet, 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 Oral Wire Pences, 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 undercut notice where some persons have been so un principled as to mix the Spurious Oval Wire amongst the Patent Oval Samson in order to make a sale, and 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. 1 ’ ■ The public, when purchasing, are there fore cautioned to see that each coil bears a tin tally thus : i '■ At PATENT OVAL SAMSON WIRE, IN OVAL ; And the Patentee’s Tally or Trade Mark : M B R IN' PADLOCK. Manufactured by the Whiiecross Wire Company, Warrington, England. By using the Patent Oval Fence Wire you gel » 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 applicatiou. The state Forests of Victoria are fenced with the Patent Oval Samson Fence Wire J 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 3 importer , 69 ELIZABETH STREET, MELBOURNE. TBADK MAEI! 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 j with Messrs. M’Lean Brothers and Rigg, ! 69. Elizabeth Street Melbourne. | THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN Pkice Twopence, AN be obtained from the following Agents, who will receive ordera j C J Intending Subscribers will please forms, which can be obtained from anjfbf the above Agents. They will also oblige - by stating on the back of the order-te which agent they pay their subscriptieS*. WEEKS AND DIXON, Pkinters and Publishers