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that he saw a juryman shaking his head, but he (Curran) could assure his Honor that there was nothing in it. But to let off this borrowed joke Mr O’Reily had fone out of his way that night to say that e (Mr Hughes) had shaken his head when, as a matter of fact, he _ had done nothing of the kind. Mr O’Reilly would never be returned for Wakanui, and in coming forward he was merely trying to draw a red herring across the trail of the electors. Mr Hughes, after some further remarks in a similar strain, descended from the platform amidst tremendous uproar. Mr O’Reilly said he was quite ready to answer any questions, but he could see no question—it might be his natural dullness —in what the last speaker had said. Mr Williams wanted an explanation about the LSO. Mr O’Reilly: (to Mr Williams) “ I shall call upon you on Monday morning, and trouble you for the name of your infor mant. He shall answer to me for this— if necessary in the Christchurch Supreme Court. !(Renewed uproar.] Mr Williams: ‘‘ You ask for my infor mant’s name, Mr O’Reilly, but it is not onev man hut so many who have said it that it would take me a week to tell you all theifihames. ” [Yells. J Mr O’Reilly: “ 1 don’t care how many your informants may be,' sir, but they are all wilful and malicious liars.” A voice: “ Williams is on Ivessa committee.” [Prolonged yells.] Mr O’Reilly here said “ Good night, and retired amidati renewed uproar, which continued for some minutes.

ELOPEMENT OF AN OFFICER’S WIFE WITH HER COACHMAN.

Apainfiil sensation has been created in r Cornwall by the elopement of the wife of Major Grant, of the Duke oE Comtvall’s .Light Infantry, with her cdachinan. The officer and his wife were #n a-visit to the latter’s brother, the‘OpaebiWan accompanying theiki. On the husband and his host day’s cub Hunting, and an ;honr, After, their departure the lady and her coachman drove .off in the chaise to the coast some miles off, where they to6fc!a boat for Devonport, after- proceeding by train to a destina tion I. unknown. When they left the chaise they gave 5s to an ostler to drive it back to the lady’s brother’s. It is stated that the lady is only twenty three years of age, of very vivacious manners, the mother of two children, and possessed of some property in her own right. The coachman is about the! Shine age, and the husband nearly forty. ' ' ' '

IHE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, MONDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 1881.

Panted and punished daily, for the by William, Fisher, gf. at The Ashbwton Guardian Printing Office, West Ashburton, Monday, November 21, 1881.



Holloway's Pills.—Weary of Life.— Derangement of the liver is one of the most dangerous ‘ of diseases, and the most prolific source of tho^e. melancholy forebodings which are'Worse than death itself. A few doses of these noted Pills act magically in dispelling low spirit's, and repelling the covert attacks made on the nerves hy excessive heat, impure atoms* pheres,'<Wer-indulgence, or exhausting excite ment. The most shattered constitution may derive benefit from Holloway’s Pills, which will regulate disordered action, brace the nerves, increase the energy of the intellectual faculties, and revive the failing memory. . By attentively studying the instructions for taking these Pills, and explicitly putting them in practice, the most desponding will soon feel confident of a perfect recovery.—[Advt.



Business Notices i’JSN SEAL ELECTION, Has. .much, pleasure in informing the public Of the Aahburion County that he will PLAGE HIS SERVICES at the dis posal of the'Electors of the County, and be most happy to supply them with all classes of DRAPERY AND CLOTHING, AX QBE ATX,Y REDUCED PRICES. Second Shipment just to hand, ex “Norman M‘Leod." Judge of candidates for the future by their actions in the past. A. O. has no objection to be judged by that test. SPECIAL REDUCTIONS In the following goods : 2 Cases Frillings, at 4jd, 6d, lOd, and Is per yard : 8 Cases Brown Hollands, at 6d, Bd, lOd, and Is, greatly reduced 1 Case Prints, at 4d ; former price, 6d 4 Cases Prints, at 6d ; former price, 8d 1 Case Ladies’ Fichus, from 3s 6d up : wards 3 Cases Ladies’ Straw Hats and Bonnets, at little over half-price 2 Oases Cretonnes, at 8d to 2s—beautiful pattern 1 Case Ladies’ Silk Ties and Collarettes in all shades 2 Cases Ladies’ Gloves, Taffetta and Jeisey, all at reduced prices. 1881. Owing to the great dearth of candidates for the coming election, Andrew Orr DRESS GOODS. 4'Cases Black Alpaca at lOd (see patterns) 2 Cases Black Persian Cords, at Is, Is 4d



to Is 9d 3 ..Cases French Merinos, all shades, splendid value, from 2s 2 Oases Ladies’ Embossed Hose, in wine and mulberry shades Children’s Hose in all colors Gloves in endless variety, from 6d per pair 6 Cases New Washing Materials—Attila ' Cloth, Oatmeal Cloth, Sea Shades, Navy Blue, Creams, Cardinals, Browns, etc., etc. DRESSMAKING. Special attention given to the making np of Ladies’ Costumes. Prices strictly moderate, and a perfect fit guaranteed. MILLINERY. A large stock of Trimmed Hats, Bon nets,, etc., to select from. Ladies’ Hats and Bonnets trimmed and made up in the most fashionable style. Prices very moderate. BOOTS. As usual, I hold an immense stock of Ladies’ and Children’s Boots at prices to suit everyone. Gentlemen’s Boots in great variety, from 8s 6d. CLOTHING. L6OO worth of New Eaiapoi Goods, as shown at late Show. Men’s Suits in Kaiapoi, Mosgiel, and Geelong in great variety. Men’s Trousers and Vests at moderate prices. Men’s Hats from 2s 6d upwards. TAILORING DEPARTMENT. Suits made to measure from 84s, of English, Scotch, Irish, or Colonial Tweeds. SOLE AGENT FOR THE Davis VERTICAL FEED SEWING MACHINE (the best machine ever invented). Send for sample of work. [ANDREW ORR, IMPORTER, &o. Ashburton, Not. 19th, 188 L



Business Notices. S. Lucas, PAINTER, GLAZIER, PAPER HANGER, &c., Adjoining Panama House, TANORED STREET. S LUCAS, who is well known to be a , thorough practical workman in the various branches of the abovenamed. business, intimates that he is now pre pared to receive orders, and solicits a share of public support. Hie SAMUEL LUCAS.



Agricultural machine shop, ASHBURTON. C. Ray, ENGINEER, MILLWRIGHT, REAPER AND BINDER EXPERT. The M'Connick, Peering, Osborne, Harvester King, and Wood’s Machines Repaired and Adjusted in Town or Country. Engines, Combines, Pumps, &c., Re paired at very reasonable terms. All work guaranteed. Practical Sewing Machinist. Estimates given. C. ~R~A Y, Opposite Central Hotel, Wakantti Rd. Authorised AGENT for SCOTT BROS.’ celebrated Leamington Cooking Ranges, Ercelaior Windmills, Tomb Rail ings, and other Castings. Pbice Lists on Application. 831 a



M B D I 0 A L HALL ASHBURTON. Established 1874. J. M. CAMBRIDGE, CHEMIST. PARTICULAR ATTENTION PAID TO THE PURITY OF DRUGS. TEETH CAREFULLY EXTRACTED. PRESCRIPTIONS ACCURATELY PREPARED. Open on Sundays, 10 to 11 a,m., 2to 3 and 7 to 8 p.m. 93 T) ATRICK O’CONNOR £ (Late of D. Fitzpatrick’s), Begs respectfully to inform his friends and the public of Ashburton, that he has OPENED BUSINESS in East street, opposite Albert Steam Flour Mills, and requests a share of their patronage. Boots and Shoes of all kinds made to orde'. Repairs neatly executed. Fit guaranteed. M. Eyan and Co. yyESIRE to inform their friends and the public that they have Opened a NEW GROCERY STORE in Wills street (next to Cookson’s Stables), and hope by keeping a good article, to obtain a fair share of public patronage. 884 c The standard brewery com pany (LIMITED). BREWERS, BOTTLERS, AND MALTSTERS. Noted for their Strong Ales, Pale Bitter Ales and Harvest Ales, having erected a NEW BREWERY and Cellars, at the corner of South Belt and Windmill road, Christchurch, are prepared to supply ALE and STOUT in bulk or bottle, delivered at any railway station. F. W. HALES, Manager. Address— Standard Bbewbby Co., Christchurch THESE quotations are taken from our Price List, issued every month, which are sent free by post by sending address : Teas, from Is 6d to 2s lOd per lb ~ 121 b boxes, 14s 6d each „ 401 b half-chests, from Is 4d per lb Sugar, yellow counters, 3£d per lb ~ white crystals, per lb Sperm, full weight, Bd, 9d, 9£d, 10|d per lb Tobacco, flat plugs, 4s 9d per lb; Barrett’s twist, 5s per lb Biscuits, luncheon, 3£d per lb Chocolate, three packets for Is, or Is 3d per lb Cocoa, Is 6d per lb Tapioca, 5d per lb Sago, 4d per lb Soap, scented tablets, 7 for Is, ~ yellow, 6d, Bd, and 9d per bar ; 9s 6d, lls 9d, and 13a 6d per box Matches, safety, id per doz ; plaids, 6d per doz ; (1000), 3 for Is lOd Currants, 6d per lb ; Raisons, 8d per lb Peel assorted, Is 6d per lb Muscatells, lOd per lb Almonds, shell, lid per lb ; Valencia, 2s per lb Sweets, Colonial mixtures, lOd per lb ; Scotch do, Is per lb Salmon, 9d per tin ; Lobster, lOd per ton Hops, beat new, 2a 3d per lb Pickles, B£d per bottle Taylor and Papps,



(Late Davenport) TRIANGLE, HIGH STREET, Also, CORNER OF HIGH STREET AND TUAM STREET, CHRISTCHURCH. 344 Geo. Booth & Sons, TIT AM AND ST. ASAPH STREETS, Chbistchxtboh, IMPORTERS of all kinds of AGRI CULTURAL IMPLEMENTS and MACHINES. Tillage Implements Food Preparing Machinery Dairy Machinery Harvesting and Threshing Machinery, &0., &c. Indents on the English and American Markets executed on the most reasonable terms. Agent— FREDK, PAVITT, Ashburton



Business Notices. -vtever BE DOWN IN THE JM DUMPS. Fortune may favor, though she may frown; Bright morning comes after the night, And no matter how long a good man may be down, He'll rise if he sticks to the right. In the game of onr lives, though the “ deuce ” is to play, We all have our chances of “ trumps,” “Fair dealing” if you would “count honors,” we say, And never be down in the dumps. The oldest of men tell us life is a span, Though the “lane without turning” seems long ; When sadness creeps into the heart of a man He should hurry it out with a song. Though the road be so rough that the progress is slow, Though our knees may be aching with bumps, 'Twill be changed if a little further we go, So never be down in the dumps. Should folk disappoint—say, your tailor, to wit, With separate garment or suit, Visit G. J. F. Lublow for perfection in fit, And saving your money to boot. He’ll suit you with all that is novel and rare. And prove himself a regular “ trump,” For giving both cheapness and thorough good wear, So never be down in the dumps. To give Stylish and Reliable Materials, Perfect Fit, and unmistakable Cheapness, is the state of perfection attained in the Clothing supplied by G. J. F. Lublow. The variety of Coatings and Tweeds to be seen at his establishment is, moreover, the most complete and extensive in Canterbury. Gentlemen cannot do other than right in obtaining their dress for themselves and their sons at G. J. F. Lublow’s, EAST STREET, Ashburton. 718 a W. T. Davison, Fruiterer, and green grocer, &c., &c., tenders his best thanks to his Customers and Friends for the liberal support accorded him during the past three years, and wishes to intimate to his Friends and the Public of Ashburton that he has RE-COM MENCED BUSINESS in the Front Shop of the Town Hall, next door to his old shop, and lately occupied by J. Mooar. Fresh Vegetables. Fruit and Con fectionery. Orders left at the shop will be delivered with despatch. 61d



Orr and Go., I RON M 0 N G E R S AND IMPORTERS OF GENERAL MERCHANDISE, Would invite attention to their large and varied Stock, especially to the follow ing lines now landing, viz : Raw and Boiled Oils Genuine White Lead, 281bs and lewt kegs Varnish in £, and 1 gallons Lamp Black Raddle Seaming Twine Ink Powder Sponge Baths Ranges and Grates American Stoves Fenders and Fire Irons Colonial Ovens Locks and Hinges Preserving Pans E. P. Cruets and Mugs E. P. Pickle Jars Table Cutlery Sheap Shears Turkey Stones Carpenters’ Tools Builders’ Ironmongery Furnishing Ironmongery Spades and Forks Shovels and Rakes 100 kegs Wire Nails Wire Netting Barbed Fence Wire Fencing Wire (plain), Nos. 8,9, and 10 Hoes and Grubbers Caster Oil Lard Oil Colza Oil Engine Packing Engine? Flue Brushes Machine Oil (New Zealand production) M'Cormick Reapers and Binders 30 tons Binding Wire 202 Bales Cornsacks, full size All extras for M'Cormick Machines, Scott Bros.’ Ranges at Christchurch prices Crompton's Ranges at Christchurch prices GROCERIES. We would invite the attention of families and all who wish to buy in quantities any of the following goods, to the fact that we hold very large stocks, and are prepared to sell at lowest wholesale prices. TEA We are now making a speciality of, and can supply the pure article, combining strength and flavour, at from la 9d to 3s per lb. COFFEE. Fresh ground Mocha Coffee (loose) can be had, pure or mixed, with locally pre pared Chicory. To buy the article in this way effects a great saving, as the tins are weighed with all tinned coffee, which adds 20 per cent to the price. SUGAR. 10 TONS WHITE AND YELLOW CRYSTAL TOBACCO. TWIST, NAIL ROD AND CABLE TWIST.



Soap, Candles, Currants Raisons, Rice, Salt, and every article in the trade of the best quality and at lowest price. ORR AND CO. P.S.—China and Glassware at Job Prices. 12d ■VrURSE. —Mrs Paulino begs to in |\| timate that she has opened a Private Nursing Establishment and Hospital for Ladies and Gentlemen, and is prepared to receive Ladies to Nurse who require medical attention. Address Moore street, near Presbyterian Manse. 104 c w ASTE PAPER for Sale, 2d per lb., at the Guardian Office. FORMS PRINTED —“To Let 1 and “ For Sale”— can be obtained at, the Guardian Office. ; <f '* - ' * - Building and friendly socle TIES’ ACTS, on Sale at the Office of this Paper.



Business Notices. gTARTLING ADVERTISEMENT. The Undersigned being about to erect NEW AND EXTENSIVE BUSINESS PREMISES /Where their present Retail Stores stand, have decided to offer to the Public {their large and well-assorted stock of GENERAL MERCHANDISE AT Prices which will DbfyjJGompetition, Co-operation,Jeto. , bio. DRAPERY GOODS Will be'sold at a Sacrifice. GROCERIES At less than Christchurch Prices. IRONMONGERY Must be got rid of at ANYJPRICE. Clover Seeds, Grass Seeds, Spirits, and



other goods, too numerous to mention, will bo sold at equally .Low PmoES. The Public, therefore, will find it to their benefit to ccme and price our goods, however small the amount may be, before yiug elsewhere. Nc other house j‘n.the place can sell at such low prices for cash as we are prepared to sacrifice our goods at. No humbug, as other cheap sales generally are, but what has been stated will be given effect to. We are prepared to make CASH ADVANCES ON GROWING CROPS AT LOWEST CURRENT RATES, And put farmers and others on better terms than any other merchant or mer chant’s agent in the place. Friedlander Bros., AGENTS COLONIAL FIRE AND MARINE IN SURANCE COMPANY OF NEW ZEA LAND.



Business Notices. SPECIAL QUOTATIONS FROM Thomas Taylor’s TEA AND GROCERY PRICE LIST. YIN-SANIE, OR WINE OF HEALTH The New Prize Medal Aerated Non- Alcoholic Beverage—ls per bottle, 11s per dozen. Highest testimonials. Pure Asiam Tea, 2s and 2s 6d per lb Pore Lemon Juice (certified) imperial quarts. Is 9d Assam Congou, 2s per lb White Crystal Sugar, 4d per lb—see window sample Best Black or Mixed Tea, 2s lOd—don’t pay more Fry’s Chocolate, quite fresh. Is 3d per lb Java Rice, 71b for Is 6d; 561 b bags, 11s 9d, 13s, or 16s Costa Rica Coffee, Is 4d per lb Straw-colored Sugar, 3Jd per lb—see win dow sample Family Congou, Is 6d per lb Before paying a fancy price for Tea, try a pound of the above ; it has a good leaf, fine flavour, fair strength, and is guaranteed to be as pure as any k sold at.Ss to 4s per lb. Queensland Arrowroot, 8d per lb Morton’s Sauce, 6d per bottle Carbonate of Soda, 6d per lb Captain White’s Oriental Pickles, 2s 3d per bottle Tea —Strong lead-lined boxes, containing 201 b of the celebrated Assam Mixture, 40s, 455, or 60s Dried Apples, 6|d r per lb Hops, 2s per lb Ginger, Is 8d per lb China Tea (broken leaf), 14s 6d per box New Season, 18s 6d, 2Ch, to Half-chests of 401 b, 60s, 70s, 80s, or 90s Oatmeal, 3s Sd 251 b bag Indian Corrie Powder, 6d per .. ; Crosse and Blackwell’s, Is Kerosene, 17s 6d, 18s 6d, and 20s per case Luncheon Biscuits, 31d per lb Neave’s Food for Infants, Is 3d per tin Chutnee (Morton’s), 9d per bottle Mellor’s Sauce, 9d, or Is 6d per bottl Irish Moss, Is 3d per bottle. Safety Matches (half size), 4d per doze. Bat ing Powder (loose), Is per lb Condensed Milk (Milkmaid brand), 104 d per tin Sago, 4d per lb Hemp, Rape, Canary, or Linseed, 6d per lb Best Twist Tobacco 5s per lb Venus Nailrod, 6s per lb Aromatic bars, 6s per lb A 21b tin of best Salmon, Is 5d Cleaver’s Toilet Soap, 11b bar, Is A 31b bar of excellent soap for 6d



GOODS DELIVERED IN TOWN AND SUBURBS, OR AT THE RAILWAY STATION. T. TAYLOR’S ONLY PLACES OF BUSINESS Are COLOMBO STREET, One door city side of Tuam street and Lower High street (Opposite the Caversham Hotel). HIGH STREET (TRIANGLE), PRACTICAL in Foreign and English Watches. Mates all his expenses by his hand-work, therefore he can sell cheaper than any other house in Canter [Estagaisheo 1877-1 Rotheram’s Silver Hunting Levers, £6. £l5O REWARD, if not genuine. 20 per Cent. Cheaper than other Houses.: J. F. Stratz, u .vvuxix y , (.vjl, Cat,sic* ar.ofl. bury. fJ. F.'(Strata,! [Watchmaker, I from i L London A



J. F. STRATZ, Direct Importer of Watches, Clocks, Jewellery, and Silver Plate from England, France, Germany, and America. English Silver Hunting Levers, capped, from £3 10s to £lO 10s, £ s. d. American Waltham Lovers, with English cases, from ... 2 6 0 American Lever Clocks, in wood or nickel silver cases 0 9 6 Alarm Clocks (nickel silver), bell 012 6 GRATEFUL COMFORTING P S’S COCOA. BREAKFAST. BY a thorough knowledge of the natural laws which govern the operations of digestion and nutrition, and by a careful application of the fine properties of well selected cocoa, Mr. Epps has provided our breakfast tables with a delicately flavoured beverage which may save us many heavy doctor’s bills. It is by the judicious use of such articles of diet that a constitution may be gradually built up Until strong enough to resist every ten pency to disease. Hundreds of subtle maladiss are floating around us ready to attack wherever there is a weak point. We may escape many a fatal shaft by keeping ourselves well fortified with pure blood and a properly nourished frame.— See article in the Civil Service Gazette. f! Made simply with boiling water or milk Sold only in packets, labelled : JAMES EPPS AND CO., HOMCEOPATHIC CHEMIST, LONDON. ALSO, EPPS’ i CHOCOLATE ESSENCE. FOE AIWBKOON USB. 792



Business Notices. i *3 r 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 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 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. je©*A comprehensive circular as to its advantages, with numerous testimonial* irom 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 The public, when purchasing, are there fore cautioned to see that each coil bears a tin tally thus ; PATENT OVAL SAMSON WIRE.. IN OVAL ; And the Patentee’s Tally or Trade Mark : M B R IN PADLOCK. Manufactured by the Whitecross Wire Company, Warrington, England. Was patented and introduced four years ago in Victoria, New South Wales, Queensland, and New Zealand ; and the principal claim set fourth was itsbeingmade 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 person 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 n~ excuse can be made. Wehave 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 th se practices are at once stopped. ADDRESS M c 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, ither direct from England or Melbourne. Inquiries by telegram promptly swer ed. Notice. 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.



Medical. J) DWELL’S BALSAM of ANISEED ROWELL’S BALSAM of ANISEED. ■pOWELL’S BALSAM of ANISEED! XTRAOBDINARY TESTIMCb NIALS. POWELL’S BALSAM of ANISEED Dtro db 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 I 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. DCO DE MONTABOB b;gb majesty s gun boat netlby. 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. for POWELL’S BALSAM o ANISEED SOLD by CHEMISTS and STORE KEEPERS. Observe the Trade Mark, “Lion, Net, and Mouse.” OR COUGHS, BRONCHITIS, IN FLUENZA, COLDS. &c. [*OR COUGHS, BRONCHITIS, IN FLUENZA, COLDS, &c. 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 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. POWELL’S BALSAM of ANISEED “Sir, — I have for a long time suffered from a severe cough and tried all manner of remedies. Dr. Liberecht 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.”



F F OR COUGHS. BRONCHITIS, FLUENZA, COLDS, &c. OR COUGHS. BRONCHITIS FLUENZA, COLDS, &c. IN pOR COUGHS, BRONCHITIS, IN FLUENZA, COLDS, &c. i OWELL’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 Aniseed; I did, and have found great relief. It is most comforting in allaying iiiitation 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 h- ve 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 of 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. ” Wholesale Agents in the Australian and New Zealand Colonies—Elliot Brothers ; Eyers & Solomon ; Felton, Grimwalde, & Co. ; P. and S. Falk, Faulding & Co., Rocke, Tompsit, & 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. ENO’3 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. 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 fam should be without it.



AGGED, WEARY, AND WORN OUT ! I ! Anyone whose duties require them to under go mental or unnatural excitement or strain— EhiO’S FRUIT SALT is the best known remedy. It acts like a charm. It allays ner vous excitement, depression, aud 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. 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, Menta 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, 1 was recommended by a friend to try ENO S FRUIT SALT, and before I had finish '1 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. ’ ENO -versus STIMULANTS. An n 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 tt.— Wood Brothers, Chemists, Jersey, 1878.” Agents for New Zealand, MESSRS. KEMPTHORNE, PROSSER AND CO.



Medical. IMPORTANT TO ALL AFFLICTED WITH ULCERS, SCURVY, SORES, Or Wounds of any Description. YATES’ PATENT BRITISH HERB OINTMENTS, compounded - only by Mrs Burns (late of Akaroa), from British Herbs, and warranted to cure Ulcers, Scurvy, Sores, or wounds of any description, of however long standing. Red Ointment for ulcers, a certain cure for all ulcers, of no matter how long standing. Yeridis, or Green Ointment, which has produced astonishing cures in that in* veterate disease, scrofula, or king’s evil. Eminere, or White Ointment, for aU awe l lings and inflammation in any part of the body or limbs. Sold in boxes, post free, at Is 6d and 2s 9d each. Also, Purifying Drops, for gravel, or pains in the loins, or secret diseases. These, drops may be had for 2s 9d the bottle. The Ointment and Drops will be forwarded with a printed wrapper with directions for use. In consequence of the great demand for these Preparations, Mrs Burns has REMOVED from Akaroa to Colombo street North (corner of Peterborough street), Christ church, and has appointed Mr L. F. ANBr.BWBS, Stationer, East street, as her Agent for Ash bouton and neighborhood. Address : MRS C. BURNS, i Colombo stubbt North, Cbbistchuuch. 697 a



co p 3 p 5 o ° CO g*T sa o Mp 3 g° w Z--A 5i « M fcM o° pi CQ„ TH E Marvellous Remedy for HOARSENESS, COUGHS, COLDS, BRONCHITIS CONSUMPTION, AND Chest Diseases. General Agents for New Zealand— KEMPT HORNE, PROSSER, A CO. 861 a a STEEDMAN’S SOOTHING POWDERS FOR CHILDREN CUTTING TEETH. CAUTION TO PURCHASERS . The value of this well-known Family Medi cine has been largely tested in all parts of the world, and by all grades of society, for upwards of FIFTY YEARS. Its well-earned exten sive sale has induced SPURIOUS IMITA TIONS, some of which in OUTWARD APPEARANCE so closely resemble the ori ginal as to have deceived many purchasers. The proprietor therefore feels it due to the public to give a special caution against the use of SUCH IMITATIONS. Purchasers are therefore requested carefully to observe the four following distinctive characteristics, without which none are genuine : ,st —In every case the words JOHN STEEDMAN, CHEMIST, WALWORTH, SURREY, are engraved on tbs Government Stamp affixed to each packet. 2nd—Each Single Powder has directions for the dose- and the words, John Steedman, Chemist, Walworth, Surrey, printed thereon. 3rd—The name, Steedman, is always spelt with two EE’s. , 4th —The manufacture is earned on solely at Walworth, Surrey. Sold in Packets by all Chemists ana Medi cine Vendors. Sold by Kempthorne, Prosser and Co., Auckland.



Conveyances* I BALING COACH Leases Ealing for Cracroft on WEDNESDAYS and SATURDAYS on arrival of Express Train from Ohriat church, and returns to catch the North Express on Wednesdays and Saturdays. Fares, 3s (single) ;5s (return). Parcels, as per agreement, according to weight. The Coach calls at the north end of the Rangitata Traffic Bridge going up and coming down. _. „ 229 c ADAM JACKSON. ECOOKSON, Wills Street, runs the MATT. COACH from Ashburton Railway Station to Green Street, Alford Forest, and Mount Somers, every Tuesday and Friday, returning Wednesday and Saturday at 3 p.m LONGBEAOH ROYAL MAIL COACH Leaves Longbeach for Ashburton daily (Sundays excepted) at 7.30 a.m., Waterton 8.10 a.m., Ash too 8.25 a.m., Wheatstone 8.45 a.m., arriving at Ashburton in time for the 10.24 express from Christchurch to Timaru. The coach leaves Quills Commercial Hotel, Ashburton, at 4.50 p.m., arriving at Longbeach at 7.30 p.m. Parcels or orders left at any of the above places wiU receive strict attention Fares—Through single fares, 5s ; return same day, Bs. On and after Saturday, 26th Novem ber, the REDUCED RETURN FARDS between Waterton and Ashburton will be 6a; Ashton to Ashburton, 4s ; Wheat- OTTON’S BOARDING HOUSE WAKANUI ROAD, ASHBURTON, Close to the Railway Station, opposite Good Accommodation. Reasonable terms Board and Lodging, £1 per week Board on'y, 14s. MEALS AT ALL HOURS. 134 c ■JIypOTIOE TO SUBSCRIBERS Subscribers to this Journal are requested to communicate with the Proprietor when any delays or omissions in the Delivery of this Paper occur. ASH RECEIPTS Printed at “The stone to Ashburton, 3s. nun, oa. W. E. BOND, 427 c Proprietor, Longbeach. (Late of Dunedin), fire belL Guardian office.



IVfEW ZEALAND LABOR JIN EXCHANGE. If stationholdera, farmer?, and house holders will send their orders to me, I will guarantee to supply them with first class male servants, double or treble furrow ploughmen, teamsters, married couples, boys able to milk, and domestic servants with good references. Having had 25 years’ Colonial experience, my selection can be relied on.—JAMES MCDONALD, Manchester street south, Christchurch. 924 a