THE CHURCHES.

* SUNDAY AND WEEK NIGHT SER VICES AND MEETINGS. EPISCOPALIAN CHURCH.— Tancred ■ .-•‘j-' Street, West. Rev. A. W. Hands, Incumbent. Sunday. Morning Service at 11 a.m., Rev. C. M. 'Pym. Sunday School, at 2.30 p.m. Evening, at 6.30., Rev. C. M. Pym. ' ' Country Services— Sunday. Tinwald, 3 p.m., Rev. C. M. Pym. Windermere, 3 p.m., Mr. G. Jameson. Willowby, 3 p.m., Mr. J. Ward. Waterton, 2.30 p.m., Lay Reader. Longbeach, IX .a. in., Lay Reader. jWoiSrt Somers, 11a.m. , Lay Reader, in ti»ii .—;—i— RAKAIA PARISH. Rev. W. H. Elton, Incumbent. Sunday. St. Mark’s Church, Rakaia. —Morning at 11, Lay Reader. Evening, at 7, 0 Rev. ; W. H. Elton. St. , Jolm’s, Barrhill, at 3 p.m., Lay '' Re’adei. Kyfe Sfchool, at 3 p.m., Lay Reader. St. James’, Chertsey, at 11 a.m., Rev. W. H. Elton. All Saints, Sherwood, at 3 p.m., Lay Reader. Communion.—First Sunday in the month at St. Mark’s. Second Sunday ■at St. John’s. Fourth Sunday at St. Barna bas’. Fifth Sunday at St. James’. _ Baptism in St. Mark’s, and Children’s U*Service at 3 p.m., second Sunday in 1 trihe month. Sunday School. St. park’s, St. John’s, and Kyle, at 2.30 ‘ ! evfery Sunday. Friday. Evensong and Choir Practice at 7.30. — St. Mark’s. PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH.— Have- V- > ■ siook Street, West. Rev.. A. M Beattie, M. A., Minister. Ji y/lgunDAY Services. • Morning at 11, and Evening at 6.30, in the Church, Rev. W. McGregor. ■ Wakanui, at 3 p.m., Rev. W. McGregor. Ashburton Forks, at 11 a.m., Rev. A. M. 1 Beattie. Westerfield, at 3 p.m., Rev. A. M. Beattie., Sunday' School in the Church at 2.30 W. Gavin, Superinten dent. , Tuesday. Finance Committee—First Tuesday of ' every month, in the Church at 7.30. S. S. Teachers’ Association—Second Tues day of every month, in the Church at : r; 7.30., h Wednesday. Pastor’s Bible Class in the Church Yestry—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. ;;1; " : ■ 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. Sunday School at 2.30 Monthly . Children’s Service. t " COUNTRY SERVICES. Old Menfs Home —Afternoon, at 3, Rev. / Wr’ K'feall. Tinwald—Evening, at 6.30., Mr. J. Olsen. Seafi'eld—Afternoon, at 2.30, Mr. H. M. Jones ; Sunday School at 1.30. • ■ Monday. Cameron Street Church—Prayer Meeting in Yestry, at 8 p.m. Tuesday. glass'Meeting at 7.30. K ' Thursday. Preaching Service at 7.30, Rev. W. Keall; Class at the conclusion of the Service. • ; • ’ Friday. Chpir Practice at 7.30. PRIMITIVE METHODIST CHURCH. ......—Wills, Street, East. . Rgv,. Arthur J. Smith, Pastor. Sunday. Morning School at 10 a. m. Morning Service at 11 a.m., Rev. A. , J.Smith. . Afternoon School, at 2.30. livening Service at 6.30 (see advt). , Monday; : ladies’ ClWs—ln the Church at 7.30 p.m. ■ Tuesday. Divine Service, at 7.30. p.m. , ' ‘ Wednesday. Choir practice, at 8 p.m. Thursday. Class Meeting at 7.30 p.m. NEWLANDS ' PRIMITIVE METHODIST CHURCH. Sunday. Morning School, 9.30. Service at 11 a. m. and ■ 6.30 p.m., Messrs. W. T. Lill, .and H. Grayburn. - f ‘ , ASHBURTON FORKS. Sunday Afternoon Service at 2.30, Rev. A. J. Smith. ROMAN , CATHOLIC CHAPEL.— t ’ ■ Burnett Street West. , Rev. Father Chervier. Mass at 11 a.m. on the second Sunday of . every month. Benediction service in V the evening of the same day at 6.30.

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, SATURDAY, JANUARY 29, 1881.

Printed and published daily, at the Guardian Office, Saunders’ Buildings, n B&i street, Ashburton, by James residing at Tancred streetsAi&bfckolt : " Saturday, January 29, iWgtfUiw-llfi



Business Notices. aSL F* S. Shearer, TINWALD. AGRICULTURAL ENGINEER, In ventor and Manufacturer of Com bined and other Threshing Machines, ©jressing and Winnowing Machines, Corn crushing Drill, Turnip and Broadcast Sow ing Machines, Flour Mills, Saw Mills, etCfS.etc. , "Wheels of every description made arid* ntted up. Reaping, Binding, and jMowipg; Machines promptly attended to. Spring Carts, Traps, and Drays, of every description iriade and repaired. Plans and,estimates given for all kinds of car penter work- All repairs neatly executed with first-class workmanship. Charges moderate. th& address— GREAT SOUTH ROAD, TINWALD. 641 J J K Quinton Brothers, :‘>ASHBURTON bottling stores, Aieoed Foeesi Road. B‘ ° AVING won First and Second Prizes for .ALE. and STOUI, at the Agricultural Shows’ at Ashburton, 1879 and 1880, should be a sufficient guarantee of the quality of Liquor supplied by the, above Firm. : "AH’orders promtly attended to. t 619 TTiORMS PRINTED—“To Let” and .. )P'i ** For .Salecan be obtained at'ths Office.



Business Notices. GREAT REDUCTIONS IN THE PRICE OF DRAPERY GOODS AT ORR & CO.’S HAVING received a large stock of NEW GOODS ex Crusader a month laier than expected, we will offer for the next TWO MONTHS, at SWEEPING REDUCTIONS, our entire Stock, so that we may effect a complete clearance. Established now nearly five years on the system of selling all our Goods at Net Cash Prices ■without discount, we still continue to adhere to that principle, believing it to be the best adapted to pro tect the interests of our customers, small profits and quick sales being our motto. We make it a point to please our custo mers, no matter at what trouble, believing that every customer well served will not only come again but recommend their friends. We would also impress on the public the many advantages to be derived from purchasing from houses who remain per manent in the district, as they cannot expect to be so well treated by parties who come only for a few months or weeks and then clear out for pastures new. Drapers come and drapers go, but we plod on.



THE STOCK CONSISTS OP Millinery. We hold a large stock of English Trimmed Bonnets and Hats. Untrimmed Hats in great variety, at 9d, Is 3d, to 6s 6d. Ostrich Feathers in every variety and shade. French and English Flowers at all prices. Evening Flowers for balls, &c. Several hundred pieces Ribbons, every color and shade,, at reduced prices. Bonnet Silks, Satins, and Velvets. All the new shades in Silks and Satins for Millinery purposes. Pompadour and Broche Silks and Satins for combinations. Dress Silks in many shades, at reduced prices. Black Dress Silks, at 4s 6d, 5s 9d, to 9s 6d. Pompadour Satins, Cambrics, Oatmeals, Striped and Checked Galateas. A large assortment of Prints, at 4d, sd, and 6d. Colored Alpacas, at 6d, Bd, lOd, and Is, worth 4d per yard more. Colored Cords, Costume Twills, Wool Beiges, Poplins. Athol Lustres, Alpaca and new Mixtures, lOd to Is 6d per yard. Black Dress Material. Black Merino, Black Satins, Black Poplins. Black Russel Cords, Black Persian Cords, in great variety, at very moderate prices. Washing Dress Material. Colored Dress Material. U nderskirts,



U mbrellas. White Tucked Skirts, at 3s, 3s 9d, 4s 6d, to 9s 6d. Black Satin Skirts, Black Quilted Satin . Skirts, &c. Several dozen new Sunshades at reduced prices. Black Satin Sunshades, Pompadour and others. Boots and Shoes. We are at present showing an immense assortment of Ladies’ Kid Boots, from 6s 6d to 14s 6d. Splendid value, well made, and guaranteed. Ladies’ Shoes in great variety. Children’s English and Colonial - made Boots, under former prices, commenc ing at Is per pair. One trunk of Girls’ Elastic-side Kid Boots, slightly stained, will be given away at 4s 6d per pair. Men’s Boots at our usual low prices in every variety. Carpets and Oilcloths. A splendid variety of Brussels, Tapestry, and Kidder Carpets, 2s under last year’s prices, to clear out a heavy stock. Oilcloths in every width, 1s per yard under usual prices. Dressmaking. We pay special attention to this depart ment, believing that no matter how cheap goods are sold unless properly made up, with a perfect fit, there can be no satisfac tion. Wedding and Mourning orders made up on the shortest noti.ce, and a splendid fit guaranteed.



Clothing and Tailoring. Men’s r Suits from : 45s to 85s. Men’s Pants at 12s 6d to 22s 6d. Men’s Ballarat and Paget Coats. Boy’s Clothing in great variety. Men’s Hats, from 3s 6d upwards. Men’s and Boys’ Straw Hats. Men’s Helmet Hats. T ailoring. Suits made to order from 755. Men’s Trousers made to measure. Evening dress and clerical suits receive special attention. We hold an immense stock of Kaiapoi and Mosgiel Tweeds to select from. English and Scotch Tweeds in great variety, also the celebrated Blarney, Cork, and Killarney Tweeds in a great many patterns. Blankets and Flannels. Kaiapoi Flannels at Is 4d to 2s 6d. Kaikoura Flannel, Is 3d to 2s. Kaiapoi Blankets, at 17s 6d upwards. Wools in every shade, very cheap. OBR AND CO., i [ ; DIPORTERS,



Business Notices. Friedlander Bros. ARE CASH PURCHASERS or WOOL, GRAIN, AND ALL KINDS OF Farm Produce, and are also prepared to make LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES on the above, placed in iur handi either for sale or shipment to the En. lish or Colonial markets.



TWINE BINDER. We have been appointed ;■? OL E AGENTS for the DEERING ' .WINE BINDER for the County of Ashburton, and as only a limited number can be sup plied, all who wish to make c i tain of securing those favorite machines for the next season, should ORDER SAME at ONCE from the Agents. The DEERING TWINE BINDER awarded GOLD MEDAL at As’ .burton, six machines competing; took special prize at Oamaru trial, &c., &c. HAYE ALSO 0N HAND, McCORMICK’S, OSBORNE’S & WOOD’S Reapers & Binders with LATEST IMPROVEMENTS, at CHRISTCHURCH PRICES. Freight added. We have now on view, a few Second-Hand REAPERS and BINDERS, in thorough good working order, which we will dispose of at a very LOW FIGURE. A complete Assortment of extras for all Reapers and Binders, kept on the pro mises.



ARE JUST LANDING SIXTY-FIVE TONS OF BEST SOFT STEEL Binder Wire (Made expressly to our order), And it will be of great advantage to farmers to give early orders, ns the QUALITY CANNOT BE EQUALLED.



QORNSACKS ! CORNSACKS ! ! We have to arrive our season’s ship ment of CALCUTTA CORNSACKS, Fullsized, extra strong, four-bushel, manu factured expressly to our order, for English wheat shipments. These Cornsacks, being purchased by us direct from the manufacturers in Calcutta, we can supply farmers and others on MOST FAVORABLE TERMS. WE have been favored with the AGENCY of WILBERS PATENT EUREKA Hay Mowers, As only a limited quantity of these machines, which took the FIRST PRIZE at the recent competition of the A shbur ton Agricultural and Pastoral Association, can be supplied, orders for next season must be given early.



HE NEW IMPROVED AL THOUSE Yaneless Windmill Is now on exhibition in front of our store. The prices rre considerably lowered and within the reach of everybody. Come and examine them. Implements, &c. TO FARMERS, WE CAN OFFER now at remark ably LOW PRICES— Hornsby's H., H.H., R. 8., and R.C Ploughs Reid and Gray’s Double and Single furrow Ploughs, and extras for same. Reid and Gray’s Drays, Rollers, Har rows, etc. Bentall’s, Richmond’s, and Chandler’s Horsepowers and Chaff-cutters. We have further a large stock of— Douglas and Gould’s American Pumps, Force Pumps, and Piping, and farm and station stores of all kinds.



WE ARE JUST OPENING, in addition to our well-selected stock, our SPRING AND SUMMER Drapery Imported direct from the manufacturers, which will be sold REMARKABLY CHEAP, in orders to make room for coming shipments. Our CLOTHING and OUTFITTING DEPARTMENT is now replete with the most fashionable and serviceable goods, and we have an excellent stock of superior Boots and Shoes of colonial manufacture. OUR GROCERY and PROVISION DEPARTMENT is characterised by the best qualities of TEAS, SUGARS, DRIED FRUITS, &c. And the best brands of Warehousemans goods, sold at smallest possible profits. The CROCKERY and GLASSWARE DEPARTMENT has a very large and varied stock, and at prices not to be sur passed. Ironmongery in all its branches. Orders punctually attended to. FRIEDLANDER BROS., AGENTS . COLONIAL FIRE AND MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY.



Business Notices. NEW GOODS. NEW GOODS. Professor F. Clark, HAIRDRESSER, STATIONER, AND FANCY GOODS DEALER, MONTGOMERY’S BUILDINGS, AKHBUB.TON, HAS JUST IMPORTED from Mel bourne a large assortment of FANCY GOODS, too numerous to specify in detail, amongst which are the follow ing : G.B.D. Pipes, in cases Cherry do. do. Also pipes of every other description Dolls, Toy Watches Rowing Boats, Trumpets Shuttlecocks and Battledores Whips, Spades, Popguns Mouth Harmonicona And all kinds of Gentlemen’s Studs West's Patent Solitaires Also Ladies’ Hair Pads, Frizetles, &c. NOVELS— “BIack Angel,” “Star of the South,” “ Fiery Cross,” &c. Haircutting, Shaving, and Shampooing Saloon. Agent for the Ashburton Guardian. Note the address : MONTGOMERY’S BUILDINGS. ASHBURTON. 513*



WC. DAVIS, BRICKLAYER, &c., , having commenced business for himself, in the above line, is prepared to undertake all work entrusted to him, at reasonable rates. Ranges Set. Y ork raanship guaranteed. Note the Address— W. C. DAVIS, Bricklayer, &c., East street, south. All orders left at Mr. S. Hardley, will receive prompt attention. 693 BOOTS, BOOTS, BOOTS ! M. NEA LA S HAS just received a large and well assorted Stock of BOOTS and SHOES of every description, especially suited for the present season, from the best Home markets. Being so over stocked, the advertiser is compelled to sell the same at wholesale prices. M. N. hopes that his numerous customers will take the present opportunity, during the Christinas and New Year’s holidays, to furnish themselves with really fresh, new, and cheap goods. Men’s Elastic-side Boots, usually sold at 18s. to £l—at 155.; Men’s Light Water tights, £l—now sold at 15s. ; Men’s Nailed Bluchers, 13s. Gd. sold now at 10s. All goods sold proportionately cheap. Wm. Patching, East Street Ashburton, Tent, tarpaulin, and horse CLOTH MAKER. Canvas, Calico, and American Duck Reaper and Binder Canvases Made and Repaired. Canvas and India-rubber Hosing. Sail, Twine, and Garden Lines, Blocks, Hooks, and Thimbles. Flax and Manilla Rope, of all sizes, always in stock. 931 WM. PATCHING.



Hotels. New Restaurant, MORTON’S HOTEL. High street, Christchurch. a EORGE W. COLLINSON (From Carle’s) Proprietor. R Luncheon from Twelve o’clock. G 76 A. I L W A Y HOTEL. South Rakaia. FIRST-CLASS ACCOMMODATION for BOARDERS and TRAVELLERS, Good Stable and Paddocks. Wines and Spirits of Best Brands. J. S. COMPTON, 647 Proprietor. Boarding Houses, &c. Board and lodging, _ i7s. per week, at S. Corrigan’s, Tinwald. 446 NOTICE OF REMOVAL, JpROM the A 1 Resturant to the ECHO DINING ROOMS, East Street, close to Lancaster’s Butchery, where a good Table will be kept, and the proprietor will be glad to welcome his old friends and customers. Meals at all Hours of the Day, at Is. each. Beds, Is. Good accommodation for Boarders and Travellers. Conducted by Mrs Truckle. 528 PRINCE ALBERT BOARDING HOUSE, close to the Railway Station, (next to Cookson’s Stables), This commodious house contains 40 rooms, with every convenience. Good Table kept. Every comfort of a home. Moderate charges. S. LUCAS, 525 Proprietor.



The A 1 Eestaurant. HILLIP HARPER wishes to in timate to his old Patrons, and the Public generally, that he has taken those Commodious Premises in Tanceed street known as the AI Restaurant, where SUPERIOR ACCOMMODATION can be obtained by all who favor him with a visit. Meals at all hours, pS" Don’t forget the Address— PHILLIP HARPER, A 1 RESTAURANT, Tancred street, NEW DINING AND LUNCHEON ROOMS & LIVERY STABLES. PETER GOOD begs to announce that, he has opened a new DINING and; LUNCHEON ROOMS, on Seafield Road,' fronting the new Show Grounds and,Sale Yards, at which he will supply Luncheon at all hours of the day, at Is. 6d. Livery Stable.—Stalls and Loose Boxes.—StallSj Is.—Boxes as per agreement. Goon Paddocks, as per agreement. 507 Ashburton. 886



Consultations. J. L. FLEMING’S (jtrand Consultation, No. 3, ON THE DUNEDIN CUP, 1881. 3,000 Subscribers, at £1 each. First horse ... ... ...£750 Second do. ... ... ... 500 Third do 250 Other Starters (divided) ... 500 Non-starters (divided) ... ... 1000 If cheques are sent, exchange must be added and stamps for reply and result. J. L. FLEMING, Auctioneer, &c., High street, Triangle, Christchurch. N. B. Note change of address. 613 39 Nominations. Address—STAß PROBLEM, Care of C. J. HARRIS, Star and Garter Hotel, Or, Box 10, P. 0., Oamaru. No.. 2 Consultation will be opened im mediately after No. 1 closes. £SO PRIZE. 1. A Special Prize of £SO will be awarded to any correspondent who First places the first three horses in their rela tive positions in the Cup. 2. Letters received each day will be kept distinct, and opened after the race, in order of priority, as received, until win ner is found. 3. If the horses be correctly placed by more than one person on the same day, such persons to divide prize. Each letter must have a 2d. stamp enclosed, or not eligible for competition. Letters received from November 22nd, 1880, to February 23rd, 1881, inclusive. 4. A Committee of five to superintend their decision to be final. Address—D. C. PRIZE, Care of C. J. HARRIS, Star and Garter Hotel, 602 Or, Box 10, P. 0., Oamaru.



Medical. DEAFNESS, &c. D DR. GRANT, Member of Royal College of Surgeons, England, .and of the Medical Boards of Victoria and New South Wales; also regis tered in New Zealand, OCULIST, AURIST, & SPECIALIST, (From Europe), may be consulted upon all Diseases of the Eye, Ear, and Throat, Deafness, Noises in the Head, Defective Sight, Squinting, Cataract, Amaurosis Ophthalmia, Gutta Serena, Loss of Eye lashes, Inflammation, and all Diseases of the Eye, Ear, and Throat treated upon new and scientific principles. DR. GRANT has arrived in Christ church, and may be CONSULTED at his Consulting Rooms, 4= HEREFORD TERRACE, Hereford Street East, Christchurch, Near St. John’s Church. Hours of attendance : Morning, 10 till 1; afternoon, 2 till 5. Saturdays, morning only. Dr Grant’s consultation rooms, during the four months of his successful practice in Auckland, were crowded to excess, and attention is confidently and particularly requested to the following cases of the Eye, Ear, Throat, and other special af fections.



CHRISTCHURCH TESTIMONIALS. ' New street,; Madras street north, Dec. 1, 1880. I beg to state that Dr. Grant has operated on my daughter for squint ing, and she is now seeing as straight as possible with both eyes. lam very much pleased with it, as she is perfectly cured. —Ellen Lester. Third street, Sydenham, Dec. 1, 1880. I have been under Dr. Grant’s care for deafness of both ears, of five years’ standing. lam happy to say that my hearing has greatly improved under his treatment, in the short space of one week only.— Peter J ansen. Colombo street south, Sydenham, Nov. 16, 1880. I have great pleasure in bear ing testimony to the efficacy of Dr Grant’s treatment in regard to deafness.. I have been deaf for upwards of twenty years, and am glad to say that he has done me great benefit within a few days.—W. J. Leybourne. Waterton, Nov. 9, 1880. I have been deaf in the left ear for thirty-four years, with great noises in my head. Dr. Gran* has this morning removed a polypus fron my ear. I am greatly relieved j and can hear much better.— Rachel Rountree. Rakaia Gorge, Nov. 10, 1880. I have been troubled with deafness for two years, one of my ears could hear nothing. I applied to Dr. Grant, who has removed a great quantity of obstruction from my ears; before I left his surgery I could hear very well indeed, and I recommend any one so troubled to consult him.— John Simms.



AUCKLAND TESTIMONIALS. 211 Queen street, Auckland, July 23, 1880. Dr. Grant.—Dear sir,—l have to give you thanks for the great benefit to my hearing since 1 have been under your care. —I am, &c., Robert Campbell. Ponsonby,. July 23. Under Dr, Grant’s treatment I am very much improved in my hearing, and should recommend any one to try the same.— M. A. Parker. Tamaki West, near St. John’s College, Auckland, July 23, 1880. Dr Grant has greatly improved my hearing during the time I have been under his care. — Thos. Churches. Brookside, Pakakura Valley, July 23, 1880. I was under Dr. Grant’s treatment for squinting, and was completely cured in ten days. I would earnestly recommend any persons suffering from.diseases of the eyes to, make a trial, of Dr Grant, feeling sure that he would benefit them as he has done me.— John Sinclaire, Jun. Ponsonby road, Hope Town, Auckland, June 16, 1880. I, have been under Dr. Grant’s care since May 26, for great deaf ness, for more than twelve years, and am about seventy (70) years of age. Dr. Grant has removed a large and small polypus from my years, and I can hear much better, having greatly improved under his care, for which I am very thankful. — Charles Lowe. Horne’s Estate, New North road, Auck land, June 16, 1880. I have been suffer ing from a severe local disease. Dr. Grant operated upon me on Saturday last, and I am now quite well, although I had been in an ill state of health for four years.— Charles Muller. Cross street, Newton, Auckland, June 17, 1880. I have been nearly blind for; over seven years, and unable to work at; my trade (a confectioner). , On the first] day of.this month I went under Dr.,Grant’s] care, and already see very much better hv this short space of time, —John Whittle. ! Parnell, June 14, 1880. Dr. Grant has just cured me of a long-standing deafness of more than ten years, for which I am; yciy thankful, having tried many other doc-j tors without success. ~M aria J. TreeMAn. ; „ Auckland, August 6,1880., I been deaf in the left ear for four years and in. the right also. Op August 2 I was tinted!



Medical. by Dr. Grant, and am now quite well, being able to hear as well as ever I did.— Arthur Parkinson, Farmer, Opotiki. Mangere, Onelumga, Auckland, August 26, 1880. For thirty-five years I have been suffering with diseased eyes. Since August 5 I have been under Dr. Grant’s care, and .am rapidly recovering. —J. Nic ROLLS. Symonds street, Auckland, August 27, 1880. I have been deaf for eighteen years (since I was four years old) the drums of both years having ulcerated away. lam still improving under Dr. Grant’s care, and can hear much better now, sometimes very well.— Margaret Sanderson. Auckland Lunatic Asylum, Whau, Aug. 28, 1880. This is to certify that I have been under-Dr. Grant’s care for hardness of hearing from the 13th instant, and find I am so far improved as to hear the ticking of a watch, which I could not dc before I put myself under his treatment. lam over sixty years old. —John King. OPINIONS OF THE PRESS. We can conscientiously recommed those suffering from deafness or other ailments that Dr. Grant has made a special study of, to pay him a visit, when, if curable patients, they may certainly expect relief. An instance came under our notice on Thursday, in the case of a man named Charles Swanson, who had been very deaf for three years, but, after ten days’ treatment, can now hear perfectly even the lowest whisper. The cure is a rather remarkable one, as he had been under the care of many medical men, but has re ceived no benefit whatever from their treatment —New Zealander, Dec. 27,1879. Mr. Earnest D'Egville Michau called at our office yesterday, and stated that he had been blind with the right eye all his lifetime. Hearing about Dr. Grant, the oculist, who is now on a visit to this city, he determined to give him a trial. He had only been under Dr. Grants treat ment ten or eleven days when he found that he could see large objects at some dis tance. Mr. Michau states that he had been under the treatment of some of the best medical men at home, but had not received the least benefit. We are at all times chary of accepting details of “ Wonderful cures,” but the young man who called at our office appearel to be telling the truth, and was exceedingly grateful to Dr. Gant for the relief which he has already experienced. —New Zea land Times, Dec. 25, 1879. Dr. Grant has recently effected a very remarkable cure in the case of Mrs. D. Evans, of Kumara, who has been under his treatment for deafness since Feb. 14, last. Mrs. Evans has been deaf in both ears for a very long period—no less than thirty years—her affliction having been caused by a fever, from which she suffered severely. Since that time she has been almost totally deaf, for she could only hear the the loudest sounds. Since she has been under Dr. Grant’s treatment her hearing has gradually improved, so that nmv she can hear plainly conversation in an ordinary tone of voice. She will re turn in a few days to Kumara perfectly well, and in possession of the full faculty of which she has been so long deprived. West Coast Times, March 10, 1880. One of the employees in the Public Works office here has sent us the follow ing testimonial to the skill of Dr. Grant. He says :—“ I wish to let you know that Dr. Grant has greatly improved the hear ing of one of my ears, the membrane of which was injured some six years ago. I may add that two surgeons, whom I con sulted a short time ago, considered the case incurable. ” Dr. Grant has also been very successful in several difficult cases of disease of the eye.— Hokitika, Times, Masch 23, 1880. There are amongst Dr. Grant’s success ful eye cases at Hokitika, a young lady, at J. Jack’s, Esq., the Mayor, cured, hy operation, of squinting; and Mrs. Wavent, operation for artificial pupil.



Dr. Grant is also SPECIALIST in the DISEASES of WOMEN and CHIL DREN. 428 TEEDMAN’S SOOTHING POWDERS 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 clue 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 on the 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 carried on solely at Walworth, Surrey. Sold in Packets by all Chemists and Medi cine Vendors. Sold by Kempthorne, Prosser and Co., Auckland. 63 WHO is Mrs. WINSLOW? As this ’ ’ question is frequently asked, we shall simply say that she is a lady who for upwards of thirty years has untireingly 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. FOR



Advice to mothers. —Are you broken in your rest by a sick child, suffering with the pain of cutting teeth I Go at once to the chemist and get a bottle of Mrs. WINSLOW’S SOOTHING SYRUP. It will relieve the poor sufferer immediately. It is perfectly harmless ; it produces natural, quiet sleep by reliev ing the child from pain, and the little cherub awakes “ as bright as a button. ” It has been in use in America, and is highly recommended by medical men. It is very pleasant to take; it sooths the child ; it softens the gums, allays all pain, relieves wind, regulates the bowels, and is the best known remedy for dyseritry and diarrhoea, whether arising from eething or other causes. Be sure and ask for Mrs. Winslow’s Soothing Syrup, and see that “Curtis,and Perkins, New York and London,” is on the outside wrapper. No mother should be without it. Spld by all medicine dealers, at Is, lid.—Dep6t, 493, Oxford'street.



Medical. ENO’S FRUIT SALT THE PHYSICAL BASIS OF LIFE GOOD FOOD. How to enjoy good food that would other wise cause Bilious headache, disordered Stomach, Poisoned Blood, &c.—use eno’s fruit Salt. 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. Fagged, weary, and worn out!! i 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 toils proper condition (by natural means). Use ENO’S FRUIT SALT. You cannot overstate its great value in keeping the blood pure and free from disease. ENO versus STIMULANTS. —An n sufficient amount of exercise frequently deranges the liver. ENQ’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.—"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 Bleed, Fevers, Pimples on the Face, Giddiness Feverishness, Mental Depression, Want of Appetite, Sour ness of .Stomach, Constipation, Vomiting, Thirst, &c., and to remove the effects of errors in Eating and Drinking. ENO’S FRUIT SALT.— From the Rev. Dr Hurst, Vicar of Collorly :—“I have used your bruit Salt for many years, and have verified your statements. The thanks .of the public are due to you for your unceasing efforts to relieve suffering humanity. Long may you live to be a blessing to the world.”



ENO’S FRUIT SALT. —“After suffering for nearly two and a half years from severe headache and disordered stomach, and after trying almost everything and spending much money without finding any benefit, I was recommended by a friend to try ENO’S FRUIT SALT, and before I had 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, ” Agents for New Zealand, MESSRS. KEMPTHORNE, PROSSER AND CO. TpOWELL’S BALSAM of ANISEED. “DOWELL'S BALSAM rf ANISEED. J>o WELL’S BALSAM of ANISEED. Extraordinary testimo nials.



POWELL’S BALSAM of ANISEED. Due de Montabor writes : “ Chateau de Montabor, Aveyron. Sir, —Having suffered for some time from an obstinate cough, accompanied with fever, continuous head-aches, and sleepless nights, I resolved after having vainly tried several other medicines, to have recourse to your BALSAM of ANISEED. I cannot resist, sir, the desire of making you acquainted with the really marvelous results which I derived from it. From the first dose I felt great relief, the bad symptoms grew feebler, the irritation of the throat was calming down, and I recovered the sleep which had nearly left me. The third dose delivered me completely, and I am now completely restored to health. Receive, sir, with the expression of my gratitude the assurance of my distinguished sentiments. HER MAJESTV S GUN BOAT NETLEY. 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. LIN2ELL, H.M.G.B. NETLEY. OR COUGHS, BRONCHITIS, IN FLUENZA, COLDS, &c. 70R COUGHS, BRONCHITIS, 'iN- V FLUENZA, COLDS, &c. OWELL’S BALSAM of ANISEED.— The effects of one teaspoonful taken hr a little water before going to bed is extraordinary. No family should be without it in the winter. Sold by Chemists and Medicine Vendors throughout the World, is I '/id 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, DUC DE MONTABOR Wick, Scotland.



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.” WILL LOOSEN the PHLEGM imme diately.—The Dean of Westminster’s Verger writes : “ I was advised to try the Balsam of AnLeed; 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. ” RULY 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.” 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; Eyers & Solomon ; Felton, Grimwalde, .& Co. ; P. and S. Falk, Paulding & 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, «■ ;



Medical. Keating’s Powder. Keating's Powder. Keating’s Powder. Keating’s Powder. Kills Bugs. Fleas, Moths, Beetles. This Powder is quite harmlesß .tb ANIMAL LIFE, but is unrivalled m l de<£roy i ing fleas, bugs, cockroaches,.beetles,,,moths,ij» furs, and every other speciesfof insect. Sports men will find this invaluable-for destroying fleas in their dogs, as also ladies for their pet dogs. ' . r THIS ARTICLE SALE that it has tempted others to vend a so called article in imitation. The PUBLIC are CAUTIONED that the tins of the genuuie powder bear the autograph of THOMAS KEATING. : T Keating’s Worm Tablets. 1 Keating’s Worm; Tablets. Keating’s Worm Tablets, A PURELY VEGETABLE SWEETMEAT both in appearance and taste, furnishing a most agreeable method of administerih’gtft? 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 ailjChemists and Druggists. * 7 j-' Proprietor, THOS. KEATING, London, V‘- 9 #



VALUABLE DISCOVERY for, the ' HAIR. ■ " f;'' A very nicely perfumed Etairdressingj called THE MEXICAN ; HIIR Itßj. NEWER, now being sold by mOst'CheT mists and perfumers througoat tbe‘coup try, at 3s. (id. per bottle, is fMtsdpeg; ceding all the old restorers and dyeaTor the purpose of changing grey or white hair to its natural original color, for it will positively restore the hair in every case of grejness 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 tofito natural color and gloss in from .eight td twelve days. It promotes growth and prevents the hair falling out, emclicating dandruff, and leaving the scalp in. healthy condition. It imparts peculiar vitality to the roots of the hair, restoring it to its youthful freshness and vigor: Daily applications of this preparation a week or two will surely restore faded, grey, or white hair to its natural cblbr tod richness. It is not a dye, nor does it'eanl tain any coloring matter or offensive substance whatever. Hence it does <not soil the hands, the scalp, or>Oven whiti linen, but produces the color within*the substance of tho hair.' Read;the ing from Mr. Nathan Berry, Gheinistj Walkden : “One of my customers doid me the other day he had had grey’ haif for thirty-five years, and; after* using-one bottle of the Mexican Hair Renewerl sold him, it was restored to tod- kept its natural color. ”| It may be' had of any respectable Chemist, Perfumer, or Dealer in toilet articles in the kingdom, at*3s.'6cb per bottle.—Prepared . by/ HENRYi Oj GALLUP, No. 493, Oxford street, LondpfiJ



COCKLE’S ANTIBILIOtrS PILLS-rr These Pills consist: of a careful and peculiar admixture of the boat and mild est vegetable aperients, with the pure ex* tract of the. flowers of the ■ carapipile. They will, be found a most effic&ipus remedy for derangement of the digestive organs, and for torpid actipn. of .the liyei; and bowels, which produce and the several varieties of bilious^-phs liver complaints. They speedily the irritation and feverish istatp, of,-the ■' hiorbitt stomach, allay spasm, correct the riiorb condition of the liver and organs apbser vient to digestion, promote r a ij,ppn n( l healthy secretion of bile, and reheve_the constitution of all.gouty matter and othejf impurities, which, by circulating ihitho blood, most injuriously aflect the a of the kidneys ; thus, by removing; tie ' ’ * ‘irte causes productive of so much-* discomfort, they restore the energies of both body and mind. To those who indulge in' thi luxuries of the table these pills highly useful, occasioning no pain in their action, unless they meet with an, üßusuhl quantity of acrid bile and acid matter id the stomach and bowels. : To Buropeatii 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 toTeino r viß !- ftt 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 iuust fjo understood that these pills are recommended as containing any TltfW or dangerously active ingredients pn the contrary, they are characterised by a remarkable simplicity of combination, and whatever merit they may be pound ip possess depends as much upon the sel«c> tion of pure drugs, and the unusual lphpr and attention bestowed upon their apbsp quent preparation, as upon the acknow ledged peculiarity of their composition, They are not recommended osapanacea. nor are they adapted to all complaints..; but as a mild and efficacious aperient anp tonic in the various forms of it will not, perhaps, be an 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 2s 9d, 4s 6d, and lls Od, as well as in India, China, New Zealand, and the Australian Colonies.



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