THE CHURCHES.

SUNDAY AND WEEK NIGHT SER VICES AND MEETINGS. EPISCOPALIAN CHURCH.— Tancbed 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. Timvald, 3 p.m., Rev. C. M. Pym. Seafield, 3p. m., Mr. G. Jameson. Waterton, 2.30 p.m., Lay Reader. Longbeacb, 7 p.m., Lay Reader. Mount Somers, 11 a.m., Lay Reader. RAKAJA PARISH. Rev. W. H. Elton, Incumbent. Sunday. St. Mark’s Church, Rakaia.— Morning at ‘ 11, Rev. W. H. Elton. Evening, at 7, Rev. W. H; Elton. St. John’s, Barrliill, at 3 p.m.. Lay Readei. ■ Kyle School, at 3 p.m., Lay Reader. St. James’, Chertsey, at 3 p.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’l Fifth Sunday at St. James. Baptism in St. Mark’s, and Children s Service'at 3 p.m., second Sunday in the month. Sunday School. Sii.'Mark’a,;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. Winslow, at II a.m., Rev. W. McGregor. Ashton, 3 p.m., Rev. W. McGregor. Sunday School in the Church at 2.30 afternoon.—Mr. 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 7.30. Wednesday. Pastor’s Bible Class in the 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 aJiictor ; Mr. A. Stott, organist. BAKATA PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. —Town Hall; Rakaia. Rey. B. J. Westbrooke, Minister. ■ Sunday. Rakaia Town Hall at 11 a.m. Methven Road Board Office, at 11 a. m. Alford Forest Main School, at 3 p.m. Mount Somers School, at 6 p.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 —Monthly Children’s Service. : COUNTRY SERVICES. Old Men’s Home —Afternoon, at 3, Mr. T. Trevurza. Tinwald —Evening, at 6.30., Mr. T. Tre vurza. Seafield Afternoon, at 2.30, Mr. J. Alison. Sunday School at 1.30. Willowby, at 3 p.m.. Rev. W. Keall. Wakanui, at 2.30 p.m., Mr. H. son. : Monday. Cameron Street Church—Prayer Meeting in Vestry, at.B p.m. ; Tuesday. Glass Meeting at 7.30. Thursday. Preaching Service at 7.30, Rev. W. Keall; Class at the conclusion of the service. Friday. Choir Practice at 7.30. PRIMITIVE METHODIST CHURCH. —Wills Street, East. Rev. 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. Evening Service, at 6.30, Rev. A. J. Smith. Monday. Indies’ Class—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. NEWLAND3 PRIMITIVE METHODIST CHURCH. , •' Sunday. Morning School, 9.30. Service at 11a.m. :dnd 6.30 p.m., Mr. R. Bevan. ASHBURTON FORKS. Sunday Afternoon Service at 2.30, Mr. J. Lloyd. Roman catholic chapel.— . , Burnett Street West. Rev. Father Chewier. Mass at 11 a.m. on the second Sunday of every month. Benediction service in the evening of the same day at 6.30.

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 1881.

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Business Notices. - F. S. Shearer, TINWALD. GRICULTUR Air ENGINEER, In ventor and Manufacturer of Oom bihedi and, other Threshing Machines, Dressing, and Winnowing Machines, Corn crashing Drill, Turnip and Broadcast Sow ing Flour Mills, Saw Mills, etc., etc. : Water Wheels of every description made and fitted up. Reaping, Binding, and Mowing Machines promptly attended to. Spring Carts, Traps, and Drays, of every description' made and repaired. Plans and estimates given for all kinds of car penter work* All repairs neatly executed with first-blaSB Workmanship.' Charges moderate. japNotethe address — GREAT SOUTH ROAD, TINWALD. - \ - - ’ 641 PICTURE BUYERS-and, others will do well to call at my Picture Frame Manufactory, where I keep in stock some jmpjUSANDS OF PICTURES, framed and unframed, from Fine Art Pictures to Cheap Lithographs. Two Hundred Patterns of -•j i ■ r: MOULDINGS to select from. Frames made to, order, from I#,-each. ~ ' E. .BEARDSLEY, PICTURE FRAME. MANUFACTURER, ■ ■ l , ■ aWd Importer of MOULDINGS, PRINTS, &c Manchester street, Christchurch,' . - , Nearrthe Station. - i. 814 . -it#, ■ ' ■' ■



Business Notices. COEAT REDUCTIONS IN THE PRICE OF DRAPERY GOODS AT OUR & CO.’S HAYING received a lara;e stock of NEW GOODS ex Crusader a month later 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 We hold a large stock of English Trimmed Bonnets and Hats. Untiimmed Hats in great variety, at 9d, Is 3d, to 6s fid. Ostrich Feathers in every variety and shade. . French and English Flowers at all prices. I Evening Flowers for balls, &c. j Several hundred pieces Ribbons, every I color and shade, at reduced prices. All the new shades in Silks and Satins for I Millinery purposes. Pompadour and Brochd Silks and Satins for combinations. Dress Silks in many shades, at reduced prices. Black Dress Silks, at 4s fid, 5s 9d, to 9s fid. Pompadour Satins, Cambrics, Oatmeals, Striped and Checked Galateas. A large assortment of Prints, at 4d, sd, and fid. Colored Alpacas, at fid, 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 fid per yard. Millinery. Bonnet Silks, Satins, and Velvets. Washing Dress Material. Colored Dress Material. Black Dress Material.



Black Merino, Black Satins, Black Poplins. Black Russel Cords, Black Persian Cords, in great variety, at very moderate prices. 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 bur visual 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, Is 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 notice, and a splendid fit guaranteed. Clothing and T ailoring. Men’s 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 Killamey 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. QBE AND CO., ; IMPORTERS. Ashburton, Deo, Ist, 1880]



Business Notices. Friedlander 1 ros. ARE CASH PURCHASERS OF WOOL, GRAIN, AND ALL KINDS OF Farm Produce, and are also prepared to make LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES on the above, placed in iur hands either for sale or shipment to the English or Colonial markets. TWINE BINDER. We have been appointed SOLE AGENTS for the DEERING TWINE BINDER f®r the County of Ashburton, and as onlv a limited number can be sup plied, all' who wish to make certain 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 Ashburton, six machines competing; took spi dal prize at Oamaru trial, &c., &c.



E HAVE ALSO ON HAND, McCORMICK’S, OSBORNE’S & WOOD’S Reapers & Binders LATEST IMPROVEMENTS, CHRISTCHURCH PRICES. We have now on view, a few Second-Hand REAPERS and BINDERS, in thorough good working order, which we wi l dispose of at a very LOW FIGUE S. A complete Assortment of extras for all Reapers and Binders, kept on the pre mises. with at Freight added.



E ARE JUST LANDING SIXTY-FIVE TONS (Made expressly to our order), And it will be of great advantage to farmers to give early orders, as the QUALITY CANNOT BE EQUALLED. £JORNSACKS 1 CORNSACKS 1 1 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 As only a limited quantity of these machines, which took the FIRST PRIZE at the recent competition of the Ashbur ton Agricultural and Pastoral Association, can be supplied, orders for next season must be given early. OF BEST SOFT STEEL Binder Wire Hay Mowers,



HE NEW IMPROVED ALfHOUSE Yaneless Windmill Is now on exhibition in front of our store. The prices sre 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.O, 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-custers. 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. R A P B R Y. 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. FRIEDLAN DER BROS., AGENTS COLONIAL FIRE AND MARINE r INSURANCE COMPANY. V'*



Business Nonces. NEW GOODS. NEW GOODS. Professor F. Clark, HAIRDRESSER, STATIONER, AND FANCY GOODS DEALER, MONTGOMERY’S BUILDINGS, ASHBURTON, 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 Harmonicons And all kinds of Gentlemen’s Studs West’s Patent Solitaires Also Ladies’ Hair Pads, Frizettes, &c. NOVELS— “BIack Angel,” “Star of the South,” “ Fiery Cross,” Ac. Haircutting, Shaving, and Shampooing Saloon. Agent for • the Ashburton Guardian. Note the address : MONTGOMERY’S BUILDINGS. ASHBURTON. 513*



WJ C. DAVIS, BRICKLAYER, &c., YV , having commenced business for himself, in the above line, is prepared to undertake all work entrusted to him, at reasonable rates. Ranges Set. "W ork manship guaranteed. Note the Address— W. C. DAVIS, Bricklayer, &c., East street, south. All orders left at Mr. S. Hardley, will BOOTS, BOOTS, BOOTS ! M. NEALAS AS 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 Christmas 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. 6d. sold now at 10s. All goods sold proportionately cheap. receive prompt attention. 593 764



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. aEORGE W. ~C OLLINSON (From Carle’s) Proprietor. Luncheon from Twelve o’clock. 676 Railway 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. NOTICE OF REMOVAL, 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, la. 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 Restaurant. PHILLIP HARPER wishes to in timate to his old Patrons, and the Public generally, that he has taken those Commodious Premises in Tancred street known as the A 1 Restaurant, where SUPERIOR ACCOMMODATION can be obtained by all who favor him with a visit. Meals at all hours. gSr* Don’t forget the Address— PHILLIP HARPER, A 1 RESTAURANT, Tancred street, Ashburton. 886 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.— Is.—Boxes as per agreement. Good Paddocks, as per agreement, 507 ■^ST" ANTED. —THE GUARDIAN tells * » your Wants for Is.—cash.



Public Companies. IST 0 T — 1 c K 1 THE CASWELL SOUND MARBLE, PORTLAND CEMENT, AND MIN ING COMPANY (LIMITED), NEW ZEALAND. Capital—£so,ooo,Jin 10,000 Shares of £5 each. Calls —ss. on Application ; ss. on Allot ment ; balance, as required, in Calls of 10s. per Share at intervals of not less than| three months. Provisional Directory : Hon. E. Richardson, C.M.G., M.H.R., J.P. Hon. J. T. Peacock, M.L.C., J.P. ; Hon. J. A. Bonar, M.L.C., J.P. ;A. M'Rae, Esq. ; W. H. Pilliet, Esq., J P.; W. Stocks, Esq. ; W. Hutcheson, Esq., M.H.R., J.P., Mayor, Wellington ; E. W. Mills, Esq., J.P. ; McLeanW. Jack, Esq., Mayor, Hokitika; E. N. J. Reeves, Esq., M.H.R., J.P. ; A. Stenhouse, Esq., J.P. ; George Munro, Esq. ; J. R. George, Esq., A.M.1., C.E. ; A. S. Chapman, Esq. Bankers and Agents : Bank of Nefl Zealand and Branches. Solicitors : Messrs. Duller, Lewis and Gully. Offices : Grey street, Wellington. Applications for Shares will be received until the 31st day of JANUARY, 1881, and can be made through the Bank of New Zealand, or any of its branches in New Zealand and Australia, or from the Company’s Broker, Mr. Charles Pye Store, Winslow, from whom Prospectuses and Forms can also be obtained. Specimens of this Marble took the First Prize at the late Sydney Exhibition, and are being exhibited in the New Zealand Court of the one now being held at Mel bourne. Note —The prospects of this Company are exceptionally favorable, large divi dends and great increase in value of shares being a comparative certainty ; but for further particulars we refer to the Pro spectus, which can be obtained as above.



THE SHARE LIST CLOSES ON JAN. 31st, 1881. All Shares will be allotted by Priority of Application. 868 The national mdtual life ASSOCIATION OF AUSTRAL ASIA (LIMITED). Established 1869. Actuary and Secretary —J. M. Templeton, F.I.A. The MOST LIBERAL and EQUIT ABLE OFFICE for Life Assurance in the Australasian Colonies. The best office for young men. Profits divided every three years. Offices in Melbourne, Sydney, Adelaide, Wellington, and Hobart Town. The New Zealand Branch—A LOCAL INSTITUTION, investing all moneys in the colony. Resident Secretary Thomas Swain, Temple Chambers, Featherston street, Wellington. Agent for the County of Ashburton— S. SAUNDERS (of the firm of Saunders Bros.), Ashburton. Note the name—The National Mutual. 749 THE NEW ZEALAND LOAN AND MERCANTILE AGENCY COMPANY (LIMITED). WOOL SEASON—IBBO-1881. SPECIAL NOTICE TO SHEEP FARMERS. THE Company makes LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES on WOOL entrusted to its care for sale in the London market. This being one of the leading depart ments of the Company’s business, and an expert and practical staff being employed by its London House especially to snperu tend the classification, valuation, and dis posal of wool consignments, growers may rely upon their clips being carefully handled and placed to the best advan tage. Further information may be obtained upon application at the Company’s office, Cathedral Square Christchurch. 877



Consultations. J. L. FLEMING’S Grand 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 c ONSULTATION No. I ON DUNEDIN CUP, xBBi. STAR PROBLEM. 2,000 MEMBERS AT £l. First £BOO Second Third Starters ... Non-Starters 400 200 250 350 Total £2,000 39 Nominations, Address—STAß PROBLEM, Care of 0. 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 O. J. HARRIS, Star and Garter Hotel, 602 Or, Box 10, P. 0., Oamaru. T. QUILL’S GRAND CONSULTA TION, No, 1, ON THE DUNEDIN CUP, To be Run in February, 1881. 1000 Subscribers at 10s. each. i'irst Horse ... Second Horse I hird Horse )ther starters (divided) 'Tickets to obtained at all the Hotels. and nonstarters £l4O 90 60 220



Exhibitions. AS&BURTON RORTICULTURA ti SOCIETY. Second Annual Show. SATURDAY, MARCH 5, 1881. The following Special Prizes are offered at the coming Show, viz.: — Best Grape Yino, grown in pots or boxes —155., given by T. Bullock, Esq. Best specimen of Fuschia (open to all) —ss., given by Mr. Poyntz. Best collection of Gladioli—los. 6d., given by Mr. Jacobson. Best collection of Fruit (amateurs only) —lst prize, 10s. Gd.; second prize, 55.; given by Mr. T. Sealy. Best brace of Cucumbers 7s. Cd., given by Mr. Simmonds. Heaviest Pumpkin—7s. 6d., given by Mr. Davison. Best three Pot Plants in Flower (ama teurs only)—7s. Gd., given by Mr. G. Smith. Best Decorated Eporgne (open to all) — 7s. Gd., given by Mr. Smith. Best two Double Fuschias (one light, one dark)—7s. Gd., given by Mr. Poyntz. Best collection of Auriculas (in pots)— 7s. Gd., given by Mr. Broomfield. Best tri-colored Geranium 7s. 6d., given by Mr. Mayo, Best six Window Plants—2ls., given by Mrs. C. Purnell. Best Hand Bouquet (to be made in the Showroom by Girls under 14 years of age)—A handsome Workbox, given by Mr. C. Hardy.



Intending Exhibitors are requested to take notice that full Catalogues and Prize Lists, and all particulars, can he obtained at my office, or of any member of the Committee. Members and persons desirous of join ing are requested to pay their annual sub scription at my office at as early a date as possible. S. E. POYNTZ, 891 Hon. Sec. Local industries associa tion. First Industrial Exhibition, To be held at the TOWN HALL, ASHBURTON, ON MARCH 17, and FOLLOWING DAYS. President —E. G. Wright, Esq., M.H.R. Vice-President —Hugo Friedlander, Esq. Hon. Secretary —Stephen E. Poyntz, Esq Hon. Treasurer—Robert Eyton, Esq. Prizes will be given for New Zealand grown or manufactured articles only, though Exhibits of any sort will be ad mitted, more especially the following : Local Industries and Manufactures of all kinds Works of Art Paintings, Printing, Lithographs, Ac. Articles of Vertu Pottery Antique and Modern Relics, Coins, &c. Bijouterie Models Collections of Minerals, Specimens of Ores, Ac. And any other articles that may assist in fostering and developing any 1 kind of Industry.



Exhibitors are requested to make early Application for Space. Provision will be made for Exhibiting large articles if required. STEPHEN E. POYNTZ, 915 Hon. Sec. Medical. S TEEDMAN’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 ; 1st —In 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. 23



XTCTHO is Mrs. WINSLOW? As this ▼ V 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. Advice to mothers.—Are you broken in your rest by a sick child, suffering with the pain of cutting teeth ? Go at once to the chemist and get a bottle of Mrs. WINSLOW’S SOOTHING SYRUP. It will relieve the poor sufferer immediately. It is perfectly harmless; it produces natural, quiet sleep by reliev ing the child from pain, and the little cherub awakes “ as bright as a button.” It has been ip use in America, and is highly recommended by medigal men. It is very pleasant to takp; it sooths the child ; it softens the gums, allays all pain, relieves wind, regulates the bowels, and is the best known remedy for dysentry and diarrhoea, whether arising from 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, Sold by all, medicine dealers, at Is, J^d.—Depot, 493, Oxford street. '



Medical. ENO’S FRUIT SALT HIE 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 imparities, 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 11 1 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. ENO’S FRUIT SALT is peculiarly adapted for any constitutional weak ness of the liver. A world of woes is avoided by those who keep and use ENO’S FRUIT SALT. —“All our customers for Eno’s Salt would not be without it upon any consideration, they having received so much benefit from it.— Wood Brothers, Chemists, Jersey, 1878.”



Every travelling trunk and HOUSEHOLD in the world ought to contain a Bottle of ENO’S FRUIT SALT, prepared from Sound, Ripe Fruit, as a Health giving, Cooling, Sparkling, and Invigorating Beverage for any Season. It is the best Pre ventive and Cure for Biliousness, Sick Head | ache, Skin Eruptions, Impure Bleed, Fevers, j 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 Fruit Salt for many years, and have verified your statements. The thanks of the public are due to you for your unceasing efforts to relieve suffering humanity. Long may you live to be a blessing to the world.” ENO’S FRUIT SALT.—“After suffering for nearly two and a half years from severe headache and disordered stomach, and after trying almost everything and spending much money without finding any benefit, I was recommended by a friend to try ENO’S FRUIT SALT, and before I had finish •! one bottle I found it doing me a great deal of good, and now 1 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. jpOWELL’S BALSAM of ANISEEH jpOWELL’S BALSAM of ANISEED. JpOWELL’S BALSAM of ANISEED. XTRAORDINARY TESTIMCL NIALS. POWELL’S BALSAM of ANISEED. Due de Montabor writes ; “ Chateau de Moutabor, 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. DUO DE MONTABOR ,



HER MAJESTY S GUN BOAT NETLEY. Wick, Scotland. Dear Sir,— Having had a most distressing and severe cough, which caused me many sleepless nights and restless days, I was recommended by his LORDSHIP the EARL of CAITHNESS to try your most invaluable Balsam of Aniseed, and I can assure you, with the first dose, I found immediate relief, even without having to suspend my various duties; and the first small bottle com pletely cured me, therefore I have the greatest confidence in fully recommend ing it to the million. Signed, W. LINZELL, H.M.G.B. NETLEY. P The effects of one teaspoonful taken in a little water before going to bed is extraordinary. No family should be without it in the winter. Sold by Chemists and Medicine Vendors throughout the World, is i>£d and 2s 3d per per bottle; a great saving in taking family bottles, 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.”



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 irritation and giving strength to the voice. ” Lionel Brough, Esq., the eminent actor, writes : I think it an invaluable medicine for members of my profession, and have always recommended it to my brother and sister artistes. ”



TRULY an EXTRAORDINARY EX PECTORANT.—Mr. Edward M. Ullett, of Bury, Hunts., writes to Messrs. Palmer & Son, Ramsay : —“ Having been in the habit 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.” SR for POWELL’S BALSAM ANISEED COLD by all CHEMISTS and STORE- O KEEPERS* Observe the Trade Mark, “Lion, Net, and Mouse.” : Wholesale Agents in the Australian and New Zealand Colonies- -Elliot Brothers j Evers & Solomon j 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, Blackfriaxs Road London. ' vi



Medical Keating’s Powder. Keating’s Powder. Keating’s Powder. Keating’s Powder. Kills Bugs, Fleas, Moths, Beetles. This Powder is quite harmless to ANIMAL LIFE, but is unrivalled in destroy ing fleas, bugs, cockroaches, beetles, moths F m furs, and every other species of insect. Sports men will find this invaluable for destroying fleas in their dogs, as also ladies for their pet dogs. THIS ARTICLE has found so GREAT a SALE that it has tempted others to vend a so called article in imitation. The PUBLIC are CAUTIONED that the tins of the genuine powder bear the autograph of THOMAS KEATING. Keating’s Worm Tablets. ' Keating’s Worm Tablets. Keating’s Worm Tablets, A PURELY VEGETABLE both in appearance and taste, furnishing a most agreeable method of administering the only certain remedy for INTES TIN AL ■ .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. V I Proprietor, THOS. KKATING, London. 9SSC



VALUABLE DISCOVERY for the HAIR. A very nicely perfumed Hairdressing; called THE MEXICAN HAIR RK NEWER, now being sold bymbatCher mists and perfumers througcut. the noun try, at 3s. 6d. per Tbottle, is last super; ceding all the old restorers and dyes {gq the purpose of changing grey or white hair to its natural original color, forlt will positively restore the hair in 'eveijf case of greyness to its original'color, with out dyeing it or leaving that offensive smell which most of the hair preparations pf 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 seklp ini aOleanJ healthy condition. It imparts peculiar vitality to the roots of the hair, restoring it to its youthful freshness and vigor. Daily applications of this preparatidhrfpjj a week or two will surely restore faded/ o its natural- cßlbr ttha grey, or white hair to : richness. It is not a dye, nor doeßitdonJ tain any coloring matter or ofiansivff substance whatever. Hence it does not soil the hands, the scalp, or erven whitQ linen, but produces the color within tho. substance of the hair. Read the follow ing from Mr. Nathan Berry, Chemist,. Walkden: “ One of my customers tola me the other day he had'had grey fair for thirty-five years, and after using one’ bottle of the Mexican Hair Renewer.d sold him, it was restored to and kept its natural color. ”j It may be had of ,onyf respectable Chemist, Perfumer, or-Dealer in toilet articles in the kingdom, at &£ ‘fid. per bottle.—Prepared by HENRY*'HT' GALLUP,No. 493, Oxford street,Londoa.'



COCKLE’S AKTBBILIOUS PILLS— These Pills consist of a careful afld. peculiar admixture of the best and mild-' est vegetable aperients, -with the pure ex-1 tract of the flowers of -the cajfloihilo. : They will be found a ;moßt efficacious' remedy for derangement: of: the digestive organs, and for, torpid action, of thedive* 5 , and bowels, which, produce indigestion, and the several varieties of bilious- and, liver complaints. They speedily remove the irritation and feverish state; of ; tfie* stomach, allay spasm, correct the morbid 1 condition of the liver and organs' SubsOT-l vient to digestion, promote a: due afld healthy secretion of bile, and relieve;the constitution of all gouty matter and other, impurities, which, by circulating id. wt blood, most injurioxisly affect the action, of the kidneys; thus, by removing'the' causes productive of so mttch discomfort, they restore the energies of and mind. To those who indulge jut the luxuries of the table these wiU prove highly useful, occasioning no action, unless they meet with ah dd|tiju|L quantity of acrid bile and apid rhattOTitt the stomach and' bowels. ; To’ Europeans on their arrival in India or China' theyi are recommended as a preservative agaidst the fatal disorders peculiar to tropical climates. Their occasional use, if com bined with the strictest attention to will be frequently found to removp ,>t once, by their influence over ;the‘ secre tions, that congestive and unhealthy cod-1 dition of the liver which is so bftcnitbe' earliest antecedent of severe febrile anda constitutional disturbance. It must.bd.i understood that these pills arq.jpot recommended as containing - any jpsWj or dangerously active ing re diehts 1 orij the contrary, they are characterised by a remarkable simplicity of combination, 1 and whatever merit they may be found I possess depends as much upon . the select i tion of pure drugs, and the unusual lahpr and attention bestowed upon their subsa- - quent preparation, as upon thp ■ ledged peenbarity of their coihp'Out&hj ; i They are not recommended as a panacea, nor are they adapted to all complaints; but as a mild and efficacious aperient and ' tonic in the various forms of indigestion;! it will not, perhaps, be an exaggeration to, state that they have been resorted ;to under all systems of diet, changes of cli- . mate, or atmospheric alternations. ! with r an extraordinary degree of upwards of seventy-eight years. This . celebrated family aperient may bd had throughout the United Kingdom in boxes at Is l£d, 2s 9d, 4s 6d, and 11s Od, aS well as in India, China, New Zealand, and the Australian Colonies.



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