THE CHURCHES.

SUNDAY AND WEEK NIGHT SER VICES AND MEETINGS. EPISCOPALIAN CHORCH.— Tanceeo Sit. bet, West. Re?. A. W. Bands, Incumbent. Whit-Sun .day. Morning Service at 11 a.m., Rev. A. W. Hands Sunday School and baptisms, at 2.30 p.m. Evening, at 6.50., Rev. A. W. Hands. Country Sbev icss—Son day. Willowby, 3 p.m., Mr J. Ward. Tinwald, 6. 30 p.m., Mr G. Jameson RAKAIA PARISH. Rev. E E. Chambers, Incumbent. Sunday. St. Mark’s Church, Rakaia.—Morning at 11, Rew E. E. Chambers. Evening, at 7, Rev. E. E. Chambers St. John’s, Ban-hill, at 3 p.m.. Lay St: James’, Chertsey, 3 p.m., Rev. B. E. Chambers All Saints, Sherwood, at 3 p.m., Lay Reader Kyle School, 3 p.m., Lay Reader. Commcmioa. —IHrfafc Sunday in the month at St. Mark’s. Second Sunday at SI.. John’s. Fourth Sunday at St. Barna bas’. FiJth Sunday at St. James’. Baptism in St. Mark’s, and Children’s Service at 3 p.m., second Sunday in the month. Sunday School. St. Mark’s, St. John’s, and Kyle, at 2.30 every Sunday. Friday. Evensong and Choir Practice at 7.30, — St. Mark’s. PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH.—Have lock Street, West. Rev. A. M Beattie, M.A., Minister. Sunday Services. Morning at 11, and Evening at 6.30, in the Church, Rev. A. M. Beattie. Wakanni, at 3 p.m., Rev. A. M. Beattie Sunday School in the Church at 2.30 afternoon.—Mr A. Oir, Superinten dent. Tuesday. Finance Committee-—First Tuesday of every month, in the Cluirch at 7.30. S. S. Teachers’Association—Second Tues day of every month, in the Church at 7.30. Wednesday. Pastor’s Bible Class in tbe Church Vestry—Weekly at 7. Week night Service at B—Rev. A. M. Beattie. Thursday. Tinwald School— Weekly service at 7.30. Friday. Choir Practice at 7.3o—Mr. Savage, con ductor ; Mr. A. Stott, organist. RAKAIA PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. —Town Hall, Rakaia. Rev. B. J. Westbrooke, Minister. Sunday. Rakaia Town Hall at 11 a. m. WESLEYAN METHODIST CHURCH. —Cameron Street, East. Rev. W. Keall, Pastor. Sunday. Morning, prayer meeting at 10; service at 11, Rev. W. Keall. Evening, at 6.30, Rev. W. Keall; Com munion after service Sunday School at 2.30. .country services. Old Men’s-Home —Afternoon, at 3, Rev. W. Keall ; Tinwald—Evening, at 6.30, Mr H. M. Carson ■ Seafield—Afternoon, at 2.30, Mr T. Tre vnrza. Sunday School, at 1.30 ; Monday. Cameron Street Church—Prayer Meeting in Vestry, at Bp.m. , - / Tuesday: Class Meeting at 7.30. Thursday. Divine Service,at 7-30, Rev. W. Keall : :7 . n; Friday. ’ Choir Practice at 7.30. —Mr. Ray, Con-: ductor; Miss Hodder,Organist. PRIMITIVE METHODIST CHURCH. —Wills Street, East. Rev. John Nixon, Minister. Sunday. Morning School at 10 a.m. Morning Service at 11 a.m., Rev. John Nixon ,• . . ’ . . Evening Service, at 6.30, Rev. John Nixon Monday, Ladies’ Class—ln the Church at. 7. Tuesday. Divine Service, at 7 p.m., Rev. John Nixon Wednesday. Choir practice, at 8 p.m. Thursday. Class Meeting at 7.30 p.m.. Rev. John Nixon. ROMAN CATHOLIC CHAPEL " Burnett Street West. Rev. Father Coffey. Ist Mass, 9 o’clock ; 2nd Mass, 11 o’clock, on the Ist, 2nd, and 3rd and 6th Sundays (when one occurs) of the month. Rakaia : Mass, 11 o’clock, 4th Sunday of the month. -V . '

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, FRIDAY,: JUNE 3, jßlflL

Printed and published daily, for the Proprietor, by William Fisher, of Burnett street, Ashburton, at - The As Abut ton Guardian Printing Office, Saunders’ Buildings, £ul Street, Ashburton, Friday, |ag &|BBr. ; "' : '



J. Sherriff, Monumental mason, Manchester street south, and Bar badoes street (near the Cemetery), Christ church. A large stock of Head-Stones, Tombs, .and Monuments always on hand. Designs forwarded on application. For further particvi? r '« apply to A. Thiele, Ashburton. 323 a co is p ® CO » h 8 O® a/ QQ t M TH E Marvellous Remedy for HOARSENESS, GOUGHS, COLDS, BRONCHITIS CONSUMPTION, AND All Chest Diseases. General Agents for New Zealand— KEMPT HORNE, PROSSER, A CO. 861 a IMPORTANT TO ALL AFFLICTED WITH ULCERS, SCURVY, SORES, Or Wounds of any Description. YATES’ PATENT BRITISH HERB OINTMENTS, compounded only by Mrs Bums 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. Veridis, or Green Ointment, which has produced' astonishing cures in that in veterate disease, scrofula, or king’s evil. Eminore, or White Ointment, for all ■W&llngs and inflammation in any part of the Jbody 1 or limbs. Sold in boxes, post freHvab Is-Pd and 2s dd.each. Alad*,'Purifying Props, for gravel, or pains iafche loins, or secret diseases. These drops may be bad for 2s 9d the bottle. Gme Ointment and Drops will be forwarded with a printed wrapper with directions for use. Address: MRS C. BURNS, Axaeoa. f. .. } --'.lj - 697 a



Hotels. CENTRAL HOTEL, CORNER OF WAKANUI ROAD & WILLS STREET ASHBURTON. SAMUEL BROWN ... PROPRIETOR FIRST-CLASS ACCOMMODATION. Liquors of Best Quality kept in Stock. Good and Comfortable Stabling. 498 a UNEDIN COFFEE PALACE AND PRIVATE HOTEL. Moray Place. These extensive premises, replete with every comfort as a first-class Restaurant and Family Hotel, are now open to the public. Cafd and spacious Dining-rooms, Ladies’ and Gentlemen’s Saloons, Read ing, Smoking, and Chess Rooms ; Single Bedrooms and suits of Apartments. The elevation of the Hotel is extremely healthy, and the views from the upper rooms simply magnificent. Terms moderate. s.”sThawkins, 873 a Manager. RS FENWICK’S Adelaide Hotel, Hanover street, DUNEDIN. Good Accommodation for Boarders. 872 a ~MRS FENWICK New Restaurant, MORTON’S HOTEL. High street, Christchurch. G EORGE W. C OLL INS 0 N (From Carle’s) Proprietor. Luncheon from Twelve o’clock. 264 a Boarding Houses, &c. The A 1 Restaurant. PHILLIP HARPER wishes to in timate to his old Patrons, and the Public generally, that he has taken those Commodious Premises in Tancrbd street known as the A 1 Restaurant, where SUPERIOR ACCOMMODATION can be obtained by all who favor him with a visit. Board and Lodging, £1 per week. Board only, 13s per week. Single Beds and Meals, Is each. Meals at all hours. Don’t forget the Address — PHILLIP HARPER AI RESTAURANT, Tancred street, Ashburton. 886 PANAMA HOUSE (late anstee’s), Tancred street, Ashburton. The undersigned begs to inform the pubic that he has REMOVED from the Prince Albert Dining-rooms to the more commodious Boarding-house lately in the occupation of Mr Anstee, where he hopes to merit the same patronage bestowed upon - him as heretofore. Good Bath room. 945 a S. LUCAS, Proprietor. PRINCE ALBERT BOARDING HOUSE. Conducted by Mrs C. Truckle. In consequence of insufficient accom modation at the Echo Dining Rooms, the proprietor has taken the PRINCE ALBERT BOARDING HOUSE, where a good table will always be kept. Meals 1s each. Good Accommodation for Boarders and Travellers, at 16s, 18s, and £1 per week, to meet the times. Private Rooms for families. Remember the ad dress — Mrs Truckle, Prince Alber Boarding House, next to Cookson’s Stables, and close to the Railway Station. 94a4 Publications. The trade protection so ciety’s PRIVATE CIRCULAR (instituted 1873) gives a weekly list of Bills of Sale, Mortgages of Stock, Liens, Bankruptcies, etc., throughout New Zea land. On Monday an “ extra” is printed for Canterbury, containing information up to 12 o’clock on the preceding Saturday. For particulars apply at the Office, Hobbs’ Buildings, High street, Christchurch. — T. B. 'Orais, Agent for Canterbury. 512 a g——— l —— Barristers, Solicitors, &c. Branson & Purnell, T3ARRISTERS AND SOLICITORS EAST STREET. C. W. Ireland, JgARRISTER AND SOLICITOR, Saunders’ Buildings} Ashburton. 8a Business Notices. Agricultural machine shop, Ashburton. C. Ea y, ENGINEER, MILLWRIGHT, REAPER AND BINDER EXPERT. The M'Cormick, Deering, 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. RAY, Opposite Central Hotel, Wakanui Rd. Authorised AGENT for SCOTT BROS.’ celebrated Leamington Cooking Ranges, Excelsior Windmills, Tomb Rail ings, and other Castings. Price Lists on Application. 831 a S. Nashelski, WHOLESALE AND RETAIL IRONMONGER, HIGH STREET, CHRISTCHURCH, New Zealand. 230 a J. Wilkie & Co., AND RETAIL BOOKSELLERS AND STATIONERS, Princes street North, i DUNEDIN. 871 a TfIORMS PRINTER— -"To Let” and Jj “ For Sale ” —Can be obtained at the Guardian Office,



Business Notices. R. Galloway, TINWALD, Wheelwright and General agri cultural IMPLEMENT MAKER. All Repairs neatly executed with promptitude and despatch, and at reason able prices. 197 a Thos. Dudson, SADDLER & HARNESS MAKER, Burnett street, Ashburton. Persons visiting this Establishment can be supplied with every article of the trade at lowest prices. 203 a THOMAS DUDSON. DAVIS’S Cheap F U R N ITU RE AND BEDDING MANUFACTORY, MOORE STREET, ASHBURTON. EVERY article Sold at Christchurch Prices and guaranteed best of material and workmanship. FUNERALS CHEAPLY & COMPLETELY FURNISHED W DAVIS.. MOORE SIREET, ASHBURTON. 294 a Chaff, Chaff, Chaff ASHBURTON CORN & CHAFF STORE, H [g fR <1 w o AS ALWAYS ON HAND FLOUR STRAW HAY OATS BRAN SHARPS CHAFF CRUSHED OATS POTATOES BEANS PEAS CARROTS, &c., &c., O d H in Large or Small Quantities, at Lowest Prices. Note the Address— NEXT EVERETT BROS., 548 a Havelock street, Ashburton. Donald Williamson GENERAL STOREKEEPER, East street, Ashburton, HAS always on hand a good assort ment of General Merchandise, which he is prepared to sell for cash as cheap as any house in the trade. Clothing —ln addition to former large stock, has just received a consignment of Kaiapoi Tweed Suits and extra heavy Trousers, which will be sold at less than imported goods. Boots, of old celebrated make, in men’s, women’s, and children’s, at lowest rates. A well-assorted stock of Groceries, etc. Families in and about Town waited on weekly, or oftener if required, and as D. W. gives personal attention to the execu tion of all orders, customers may rely on getting just what they want in the best way possible. Wines and Spirits of the best brands. Celebrated Pultney Whisky. Implements.—Agent for P. &. D. Duncan, Christchurch, well-known makers. Everything at Christchurch prices, with carriage only added. EDICAL 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. and 7 to 8 p.m. 2 to 3 93G DAVIS VERTICAL F ED Sewing Machine. MELBOURNE EXHIBITION. The above Sewing Machine has taken First Prize at the Melbourne Exhibition, after a contest lasting over several months ; the judges having awarded First Prize to the New Davis Vertical Feed on every point. Come and get samples of the work. Sews any fabric, from lace to leather. Always in order. P, S, —lt was also awarded First Prize at the Sydney Exhibition, on every point, and at the Ashburton Industrial Exhi bition. ORR AND CO., SOLE AGENTS FOR THE ASHBUR TON COUNTY.



Business Notices. THE Undersigned, in thanking his numerous friends and customers for the very liberal support accorded him dur ing the past ten months, has much plea sure in informing them that he has sold his business of Baker, Confectioner, etc., to Mr James Ranger, who will continue it on and after May 30th, 1881, on his own account, and would bespeak for his successor a continuance of those favors so liberally bestowed on him. A. O. AITKEN, Saunders’ Buildings. With reference to the above, JAMES RANGER trusts that by supplying GOOD BREAD at a reasonable price, combined with civility and attention, he will merit the support accorded to his predecessor. Ashburton, May 27, 1881. 921 T HE WHIRLIGIG OF TIME brings about its changes. “Procrastination is the thief of Time,” and believing in the wisdom of the old 9 Robert Murray, WATCHMAKER AND JEWELLER. Has taken Time by the forelock. The cold weather of winter succeeds the warmth of genial autumn, as surely as the night succeeds the day. Light and warmth are essential to a successful prose* cution of a watchmaker’s business, and ROBERT MURRAY has sought and found a new site, which combines these essentials with a FRONTAGE to the MAIN STREET. He has now REMOVED To the shop lately occupied by Mr. J. S. Savage, Fruiterer, &c., EAST STREET, Next door to the New Zealand Clothing Factory’s Warehouse, Where his old friends will find him, and new ones will be welcome. 730c-960 R. GL Ruxton, Merchant tailor, practical TROUSERS AND BREECHES MAKER, Wishes to inform his numerous fsiends and customers of Ashburton and the Pro vince of Canterbury generally that, owing to his great success in business, he has EXTENDED HIS PREMISES, And has opened out a well-selected stock of TWEEDS for riding and walking pants, both Single and Double-milled Blisses, and a grand assortment of Fancy Tweeds for lounging and walking suits, overcoats, ulsters, &c. R.G.R. has also received a large assort ment of Riding and Driving Gloves, Hosiery, &c. R.G.R., being his own importer and cash buyer, is now prepared to give the public of Canterbury a great opportunity of buying for cash full fifty per cent, under the old credit system, that has so long been an incubus on the colony. R. G.R. often smiles at the word “blowing.” All blow and no show, combined with inferior workmanship and material, is very deceiving to a customer. This is not R. G. Ruxton’s system of principle. He invites a call to inspect his stock of Tweeds, Fancy Coatings, &C., 1 at the following prices : SUITS made to order £8 15 0 SUITS of the best s Scotch and English Tweeds, not to be equalled in the co lony, to order VESTS made to order from OVERCOATS and ) 0 ts\ R ULSTERS (unri- [ O XU U vailed), from ... ) BOYS’ School SUITS, 1 K (V to order, from ... - 1 - " Gentlemen wishing to buy their own materials can have them made up on the moat reasonable terms, and with style and finish not to be equalled in the Pro vince of Canterbury. Address — R. G. RUXTON, MERCHANT TAILOR, No. 1, Peter Street, Adjoining Quill’s Commercial Hotel, ASHBURTON. 634 4 5 0 0 12 6 jyj-OUNT SOMERS STORE. W. H. PUDDICOMBE & CO. Take this opportunity of thanking their customers for the very liberal support accorded them since commencing business, and now beg to notify that they have been encouraged to make extensive additions to the store and largely increase their stock, which will enable residents in the Mount Somers and surrounding districts to obtain every requisite without having to make a long journey to Ashburton or Christchurch. Drapery, Grocery, and Ironmongery, of every description, at lowest rates. A cart goes round the district every week to receive and execute orders. W. H. PUDDICOMBE & CO., General Storekeepers, &c., Mount Somers. Agents for the AsbhiJurton Guardian. UFFOLK BUTCHERY, Havelock street, Ashburton. Gr. J. Martin, BUTCHER, Begs to inform the Public of Ashburton Borough and County, that he is Supplying the Primest Meat at CHEAPEST RATES, for CASH. Roast Beef from ... 3d. to 6d. Corned Beef from ... 2M. to 4d. Mutton l|d. to 3d. Sausages sd. to 6d. Contractors, Threshing Machine Pro prietors, and Harvesters, supplied with every requisite. 912 Q_REAT REDUCTION IN WATCHES. J. S. QUINN, Watchmaker, East street, Ashburton, having received a large stock of English gold and silver Watches, will offer the same at the follow ing Reduced Prices, viz : —Rotherham’s gold hunting Levers from £18; Rotherham’s silver Levers from £6 10s ; Ehrhardt’s silver English Lever from £6 10s ; gold Genevas (ladies’ watches) from £3 10s; Waltham watches, in English cases, from £4 ; American watclies from £2 5s ; two years’ guarantee given. Also, a choice selection of Colonial-made Jewel lery. Brooches, Earrings, Dress Rings, &c., set with Australian rubies, at corre spondingly low prices. Particular attention paid to the repairing of every description of Watch, Clock, and Jewellery. Guaran teed for 12 months. Pebble and other Spectacles to suit all sights, 398 a



Business Notices. HAVE BEEN APPOINTED AGENTS FOB THE CELEBRATED M'SHERRY MILLS FOR THE ASHBURTON COUNTY, Ahd are now prepared to take orders for the same at Christchurch Prices (With Freight added). Friedlander Bros., east Street. QN SALE BY THE UNDER SIGNED— Seed Wheat Oats Barley Of various kinds, which we are supply ing at LOWEST PRICES. Friedlander Bros., EAST STREET, AGENTS COLONIAL FIRE AND MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY.



Business Notices. •a- 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. comprehensive circular as to its advantages, with numerous testimonials 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 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 persan erecting Oval 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. Wehaye had instances brought under out 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‘Lean Bros. & Rigg, IMPORTER , 69 ELIZABETH STREET MELBOURNE TRADE MARK I 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 answered. 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. TTYDROPATHIC INSTITUTION, 11 Christchurch, NOW IN FULL OPERATION, Under the able management of S. WALLIS, Formerly of Smedley’s, j Matlock Bank, Derbyshire. Almost every kind of disease can be treated successfully by HYDROPATHY. TERMS In-patients £2 2s per week. Out „ £1 Is ~ FEMALE ATTENDANTS FOR LADIES. The Mild Treatment Very Suit able for Children. Hours of Consultation — 2 to 4 Daily at Institution, Montreal and Tuam streets. After 6 p.m., at Mr Wallis’ Private jßesidence, Durham Street South, Near the Belt. [Extract from Telegraph , April 28th.] What I suflered for twenty-three years, language fails me to describe. Those suf fering from that distressing complaint— bronchitis—are the only ones that can form any idea of it. However, to make the matter, short, I have had the best advice to be obtained, both here and in Cornwall, England, without any beneficial result. When at about the lowest ebb, a friend called my attention to Mr Wallis’ advertisement in the Star, I called on that gentleman, stated my case; His answer Was—“ I can’t cure you, but can do you a world of good. ” He attended me for a week ; the result astounded me ; within two days he gave me more relief than all the drugs I have taken during half a life-time. Although Mr Wallis told me he couldn’t cure me, yet I have been at work three months in splendid health, and still feel first rate. The only apology I can offer you, is that the hun dreds suffering from the same complaint may get relief as I did.—Yours, etc., Johnson Thomas. Aldred street, Christchurch.



(Copy.) Christchurch, Feb. 14th, 1881. : To S. Wallis, Esq., Hydropathist. Sir, —I write the following hoping you will publish it for the benefit of the .public., . Some four years ago my wife was taken suddenly ill. , I called in a doctor, who at once pronounced it rheumatic fever. • He attended her for a short' time', and then gave up the caile. What to do I did not know. My wife was screaming with pain, which with lightning rapidity passed from one part of the body to, another, and the doctor having left us tb shift for ourselves. In our last extremity, when death seemed inevitable, Mr Denham, coach builder, advised me to apply to you ; arid if ever a . human being, was snatched from the jaws of death, my wife was on that occasion. Although you only took ai fortnight to cure her," you thoroughly eradicated the disease, root and, branch. , I remain, yours ever obliged, j ; John HeebErt, Master Butcher. j South Town Belt, Christchurch. , 1



(Copy.) Oxford Terrace, Christchurch, March 7th, 1881. j To Mr Wallis, Hydropathist. _ ; , j Dear Sir,—l send‘ybu the following to; make any use of you like. Some years) ago Mrs Sherlock was under the care’ of an eminent M.D., suffering from a large fluid tumour internally* Under his care she gradually grew worse, and was at last reduced to a mere skeleton; ; In this stage three of the leading doctors :in Christchurch held a • consultation, finally deciding that nothing could be done for her. .In this critical statel placed' her under your care, when, tq the astonish ment of every one; that knew her (the doctor included), in two months you com pletely cured her ; and ever since, lam happy to say, she has enjoyed the best of health. Any person desiring further information can either apply to Mrs Sherlock, Durham street, or at my photographic rooms, Oxford terrace. I have the honor to remain, Yours truly, War. Sherlock, Photographer.



(Copy.) Strickland street, Cashel stree East, Christchurch. March Ist. To Mr Wallis, Water Doctor. Sir, —I had intended long ago to write, and inform you that the wonderful cure you effected for me five years- since was a permanent one, for since that time I have not lost a day’s work through ill health. You will remember how for months I had gone almost daily to a surgeon with the usual result (viz., getting worse), thd pain in my head so severe as to almost drive me out of my mind. As a last resource I was just about going to the hospital, when I heard of you ; fortunately for me I did not go to that institution, for at that time a young man suffering from the same complaint was admitted there. A seton was put in at the back of the neck. That, with other so called medical treatment, very soon affected his eyesight, so much so that when I saw him he w,as unable to distinguish one color from another. In conclusion, sir, I would say facts are stubborn things. Six weeks under your care turned me out a healthy man—-about the same time turned the other young fellow out a corpse. Wishing you every success, I remain, John Wilson, 820 a ; Carpenter.



YALUABLE 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 througdut the coun try, at 3s. 6d. per bottle, is fast super ceding al} the qld 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 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 lie had had'grey hair for thirty-five years, and after using one bottle of the Mexican Hair Renewer 1 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.—r Prepared by HENRY O. GALLUP, No. 493, Oxford street, London.



Medical- KEATINGS COUGH LOZENGES. COUGHS, ASTHMA, BRONCHITIS, ACCUMULATION OF ~ PHLEGM. Composed of the puiest 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 us* nearly 60 years). MEDICAL TESTIMONY. July 35th, i 877. 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, KEATING’S COUGH LOZENGES are sold by all Chemists, in tins of various sizes, each having the words, “Keating’s Cough Lozenges” engraven on the government stamp. Keating’s Worm Tablets. Keating’s Worn Tablets, A PURELY VEGETABLE SWEETMEAT, both in appearance and taste, famishing a most ag.eeable method of administering the only certain remedy for INTESTIN A L or THREAD WORMS. It is a perfectly safe and mild preparation, and is especially adapted for children. Sold in tins by all Chemists and Druggists. Proprietor, THOS. KEATING, London, Export Chemist and Druggist 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 |>urcbasers. 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 : Ist—ln every case the words JOHN STEEDMAN, CHEMIST, WALWORTH, SURREY, are engraved oh the Government Stamp affixed to each packet, 2nd—Each Single Powder has directions for the -dose, and the words, John StekdmAn, Chemist,' Walworth, Surrey, printed thereon. - 3rd—The name; Steedman, is ialways spelt -•with two EE’s, i •



4th —The manufacture is carried on solely at Walworth, Surrey. ■ ; ■ ' Sold in Packets by all Chemists and Medi cine Vendors. .■ '::i; Sold by Kempthorne, P&osskb. and Co., . Auckland. 1 ' - . ■ 03 WHO is Mrs. WJLNSI/OW ? • this . question is ; frequently aaked,we shall, simply say that she is a' lady who for upwards o© thirtyf years lute dntireingly devbted her time and talerits&s a female physician, and nurse, among children. She has studied the constitution and wants of ithia numerous class, and, as a reariltuf:thifli effortand practical knowledge obtained in a lifetime as nurse ’and physician, she hiis 'com pounded a SOOTHING SYRUP for Chil dren. . It operates like magic,giving rest and health, and is,;; moreover; sore to regulate the bowels. . In (consequence of this article, Mr& Winslow is becoming ,worid-renouned. as a benefactbr of her race; Children certainly do rise up arid bless her. . Especially is .this the ease in this city. VastquantitieadftheSoothing Syrup are daily sold and uaed hero. ”Wb think Mrs Winslow has immortalised hte 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 bas dis charged her, duty to her suffering ! little one, in our opinion, until she has giveh it the benefit of 1 Mrs. Winslow’s ‘ Soothing Syrup. Try it mothers, :try itnow.-T ---ladies’ Visitor,-New York City. i ’ >



Conveyances. 'i EOOOKSON, Wills Street, runs the , MAIL COACH from Railway Station to Green Street, Alforp Forest, and Mount Somers, evCry Tuesday and Friday, returning Wednesday and Saturday at 3 n.m , r ■ • , THE LONGBEACH COACH! ' THOMAS COTTON wishes to inform' : the travelling public between burton andLongbeachthathe luis^keh 1 over the Coach Business from Mi. Willcocks, end hopes for a oontim&bCe of tbe support hitherto < accorded' to Ms ßpre decessor, : . . iv; :: > i ■'? . The fares by Cotton’s coach are exactly' 3d. per mile ordinary fares, and per ; mile for Saturday return. They ■ are as under—, ... ' Longbeach to Ashburton, ordinary 55., • return Bs. ' 1 Waterton to Ashburton, 3s. 6d. ordi nary, 6s. return. Ashton to Ashburton, 3s. ordinary, 6s. return., ■" ••• Wheatstone to Ashburton; 2s. 6di.' ordinary, 4s. return. The coach leaves Longbeach daily at: 7.J30 a.nr., arriving at Ashburton at 10 : a.m.; and returns, leaving the Booking Office, Baldwin’s Central Hotel> 'each 1 day at 430 p.m.Post Office, 4.45 p.m. 4a /COTTON’S BOARDING HOUSE ‘ (Late of Dunedin), WAKANIJI ROAD, ASHBURTOjf,. ( Close to the Railway opposite < fire belL u ■ ■ ’



Good Accommodation. Reasonable terms. Board and liodging, £1 pec week. Board only, 14s. ; MEALS AT ALL HOURS. 300 a Jsr O TlO E TO SUBSCRIBERS' Subscribers to this Journal aife requested to communicate with the Proprietor when any delays or omissions in the Delivery of this Paper occur. W. H. ZOUOH, Proprietor. rpHE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, Price One Penny, " Can be obtained from the following AGENTS, who will receive ordera >-». ;■ Jones, k M. Clark, F. Andrewes, L. F. ... Carstens and Co. ... McLauglan, Atkinson. M. ... Leadley, G. Mt Lambie, J, Harris, W. Puddicombe & C 0... Markham & Co. ... Hudson, M. . ... Bowick, J. ... Morgan and Hibbs The Triahgle East'street. East street ' East street Wakanui Seafield Wakanui Cre?k Kyle Winslow Mount Someii Jnertsey Waterton Mayfield Methven '