THE CHURCHES.

-SUNDAY AND WEEK NIGHT SER VICES AND MEETINGS. EPISCOPALIAN CHURCH. — Tancred Street, West. Rev. A. W. Hands, Incumbent. Whit-Sunday. .Morning Service at 11 a.m., Rev. A. W. Hands Sunday School and baptisms, at 2.30 p.m. Evening, at 6.30., Rev. A. W. Hands. Country Services —Sunday. WiUowby, 3 p.m., Mr J. Ward. Tinwald, 6.30 p.m., Mr G. Jameson , T RAKAIA PARISH. Rev. E. E. Chambers, Incumbent. Sunday. Sk Mark’s Churcb, Rakaia.—Morning at 11, Rev. B. E. Chambers. Evening, at 7, Rev. E. E. Chambers St. John’s, Barrhill, at 3 p.m.. Lay Reader. r _ _ _ St. Jamas’, Ohertaey, 3 p.m.. Rev. B. E. Chambers " All Saints, Sherwood, at 3 p.m., Lay Reader Kyle School, 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 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. Wakanui, at 3 p.m.. Rev. A. M. Beattie Sunday School in the Church at 2.30 afternoon. —Mr A. Orr, 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 7.30 —Mr. Savage, con ductor ; Mr. A. Stott, organist. •p.aitATA 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- Vurza. 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 Friday. Choir Practice at 7.30. —Mr. Ray, Con ductor ; Miss Hodder, Organist. PRIMITIVE METHODIST CHURCH. —Wills Street, East. ReV. John Nixon, Minister, i = Sunday. Morning School at 10 a.m. Morning Service at 11 a.m.. Rev. John Nixon f. 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 sth Sundays (when one occurs) of the month. ,rr-; Rakaia: Mass, 11 o’clock, 4th Sunday of the month.

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, SATURDAY. JUNE 4,

Printed and published Proprietor, by Willi am-’ Fisher] ,: of l BUTiJrtfWrtSt, Ashburton, at The Ashburton Guardian Printing Office. itrteff AshbuftbUjJjL) . ■ . Satw#y, June 4. *BBI. »8&G



J. SherrUff, 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 1 on application. For further particwfrr* apply to A. Thiele, Ashburton. 323 a FTI H E Marvellous -*-■ Remedy for HOARSENESS, - COUGHS,; COLDS, BRONCHITIS CONSUMPTION, AND All Chest Diseases. General Agents for New Zealand— KEMPT HORNE, PROSSER, A CO. 861 a TMPORTANT TO ALL AFFLICTED JL WITH ULCERS, SCURVY, SORES, , Or. Wounds of any Description. YATJSS’ PATENT BRITISH HERB OINTIdENTS, compounded only by Mrs Bun&ijofnAkaroa, from British Herbs, and warranted to cure Ulcers, Scurvy, Bores, 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. Eminera,_or .White. Ointment, for all SWeIHb&S" ahd inflammation in any part of the body, or limbs. Sold in boxes, post 'free* at Is 6d and 2s 9d each. Also, Purifyipg Drops, for gravel, or paip«ihthe loins, or secret diseases. These drape nay be had for 2s 9d the bottle. *W»ft Ointment and Drops will be .forwarded with a printed wrapper with Address: o. "BURNS, ' ‘ Akaboa. 697 a



Hotels. CENTRAL HOTEL, CORNER OP 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. Hioh street, Christchurch. G EORGE W. COLLINSON (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 Tancred 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— P H I L LIP HARPER Al RESTAURANT, Tancred street, Ashburton. 886 PANAMA HOUSE (late ansteb’s), Tancred street, Ashburton. The undersigned begs to inform the pubic that he has REMOVED from the Prirlce 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. S. LUCAS, 945 a 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 Is each. Good Accommodation for Boarders and Travellers, at 16s, 18s, and £l 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 Rills 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. 'Ckaig, Agent for Canterbury. 512 a ——————i——— Barristers, Solicitors, &c. Branson & Purnell, JgARRISTERS AND SOLICITORS EAST STREET. 4 6 C. W. Ireland, JJARRISTER AND SOLICITOR, Saunders’ Buildings, Ashburton. 8a Business Notices. A GRIOULTURAL MACHINE SHOP, Ashburton. C. Ba 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. RA Y, 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 qrWßfilS PRINTED “To Let” and |i “ Pot Sale”---canbe obtainedatthe- Guardian Office. , ■



Business Notices. Craighead & Co., rjUILORS AND CLOTHIERS In thanking our friends and patrons for the liberal support which they have ac corded to us in the past, we have much pleasure in announcing that Mr Craig head, having now completely recovered, will be found at his post of duty as usual, in TANCRED STREET. We have also to intimate that we have just received a VERY SELECT ASSORTMENT OF WINTER TWEEDS, FANCY COATINGS, &c., For the approaching season; and, as these comprise only the VERY BEST MATERIALS in the MARKET, they need no other recommendation. PERFECT FIT GUARANTEED. PRICES MODERATE, AS USUAL. CRAIGHEAD AND CO., Tancred street (Next Orr and Co.’s). 7 x9a



I HAVE hoard persons who ought to know remark that “ Borne was not built in a day,” nor, for that matter, was Ashburton, notwithstanding that the latter has been called a “jumped-up town.” I don’t believe the site of Ash burton will revert to a sheep-walk again quite so soon as some people imagine, and it’s being jumped upon in this way won’t hinder its advancement in the least. In proof that this is my way of thinking, I point to the business I am now engaged in building up, which, thanks to the public of Ashburton and surrounding districts, bids fair to be of a substantial character. A varied stock from the choicest Fbuits, down to humble Potatoes, with Italian goods, and almost every article in GROCERIES will be found in my new building, including the now celebrated Blended Teas of Nelson, Moaxb, <fe Co., in boxes and packets. (See advertisement and handbills). H. M. CARSON, Fruit and Italian Ware house. Next bank of New Zealand, East street. 299 NEW INDUSTRY. ASPHALTING. JAMES BRADLEY is prepared to take orders for ASPHALTING at very moderate rates. All orders to be left at the Works, Park srreet. All work kept in repair for twelve months. 386



POSTS, RAILS, AND STAKES, Any length, also FIREWOOD, Bft and 4ft lengths, FOR SALE at Reduced Rates, by Cooper Brothers, Delivered in any part of the District. Orders by Post will meet with im mediate attention. 226 a



SPRINGFIELD COAL. THIS SPLENDID COAL may be ordered in large and small quan tities, and all orders will be promptly executed. C. A. ULRICH, Cobb & Co.’s Office, Cathedral Square Christchurch. Agent for Springfield Coal Co. [Limited.] 2



Geo. Booth & Sons, TUAM AND ST. ASAPH STREETS, Chbisxchubch, IMPORTERS of all kinds of AGRI CULTURAL IMPLEMENTS and MACHINES. Tillage Implements Food Preparing Machinery Dairy Machinery Harvesting and Threshing Machinery, &c., &c. Indents on the English and American Markets executed on the most reasonable terms. Agent— FREDK. PAVITT, 783 a Ashburton.



Reapers & Binders. w. REAPER DUNN. AND BINDER EXPERT, Peter street, Ashburton, Wishes to notify to Farmers, Contractors, Merchants, and others that he is prepared to Adjust, Repair, and Re-paint all kinds of Reapers and Binders. Extras and Duplicates in Wood and Iron on hand. None but the best material used, and all work guaranteed. Machines examined or repaired in town or country. Workshop, Peter street, near Wakanui road, Ashburton, Agent for SCOTT BROS.’ celebrated Leamington Cooking Ranges, Excelsior Windmil s. Tomb Railings, and other Castings. PRICE LISTS ON APPLICATION. W. R.Dunn, 132 a



GRATEFUL COMFORTING EPPS’S COCOA. BREAKFAST. Y a thorough knowledge of the natural laws which govern the operations of digestion and nutrition, and by a careful application of the fine properties of well selected cocoa, Mr. Epps has provided our breakfast tables with a delicately flavoured beverage which may save us many heavy doctor’s bills. It is by the judicious use of such articles of diet that a constitution may be gradually built up until strong enough to resist every ten pency to disease. Hundreds of subtle maladies are floating around us ready to attache wherever there is a weak point. We may escape many a fatal shaft by keeping ourselves well fortified with pure blood and a properly nourished frame.— See article in the Civil Service Gazette. Made simply with boiling water or milk Sold only in packets, labelled : EPPS’ CHOCOLATE ESSENCE. JAMES EPPS AND CO. HOMCEOPATHXO CHEMIST, LONDON. ALSO, FOR AFTERNOON OSB. 9 a



Susiness 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 THE WHIRLIGIG OF TIME brings about its changes. “ Procrastination is the thief of Time,” and believing in the wisdom of the old Eobert 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-96a



R. G. Buxton, 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., materials can have them made up on the most 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 M 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 Ashburton. Guardian. UFF OL K BUTCHERY, Havelock street, Ashburton. GL 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 . Corned Beef from Mutton ... Sausages ... Contractors, Threshin 3d. to sd. 2ld. to 4d. l|d. to 3d. 6d. to 6d. Machine Pro prietors, and Harvesters, supplied with every requisite. 912 Great 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 £0 10s ; Ehrhardt’s silver English Lever from £5 10s ; gold Genevas (ladies’ watches) from £3 10a; Waltham watches, in English cases, from £4; American watches from ' £2 5s ; two years’ guarantee given. Also, a choice selection of Colonial-made Jewel lery, Brooches, Earrings, Drees 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 I Spectacles to suit all sights. 308 a



Business Notices. have been appointed AGENTS TOR 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.



N 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. «*■ 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 applicatiou. . 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 atin 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 claimset fourth was itsbeing 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 Fences, other than the Patent Oval Sam son, renders himself, liable for damages. The Patent Acts on this point are very explicit; therefore, after this notice no excuse can be made. We have had instances brought under our notice where some persons have been so un principled as to mix the Spurious Oval Wire amongst the Patent Oval Samson in order to make a sale, and 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 s Lean Bros. <Sc Rigg, IMPORTER , 69 ELIZABETH STREET MELBOURNE TRADE MARK : M B R IN PADLOCK. We undertake through our agents, to deliver the Patent Oval Samson Wife at sny 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. TJYDROPATHIC INSTITUTION. Christchurch, NOW IN FULL OPERATION, Under the able management of S. WALLIS, Formerly of Smedley’s, Matlock Bank, Derbyshire. Almost every kind of disease can be treated successfully by HYDROPATHY. TERM S 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 ißesideyce, Durham Street South, Near the Belt.



[Extract from Telegraph, April 28th.] What I suffered for twenty-three years, language fails mo 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.



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 ray wife was taken suddenly ilh I called in a doctor, who at once pronounced it rheumatic fever. He attended her for a short time, and then gave up the case.. 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 to shift for ourselves. In our last extremity, ; when death seemed inevitable, Mr Denham, coach builder, advised me to apply to you ; and if ever a human being was snatched from the jaws of death, my wife .was on that occasion. Although you only took a fortnight to cure her, you thoroughly eradicated the disease, root and branch. I remain, yours ever obliged, John Hekbeet, Master Butcher. - South Town Belt, Christchurch.



(Copy.) Oxford Terrace, Christchurch, March 7th, 1881. To Mr, Wallis, Hydropathist. Dear Sir, —I send you the following to make any use of you like. Some years ago Mrs Sherlock was under the care of an eminent MD., suffering from a large fluid tumour internally. Under his care she gradually grew worse, and was at last reduced to a mere skeleton. 'ln this stage, three of the leading doctors in Christchurch held a consultation, finally deciding that nothing could >be done for her. . In this critical state I placed her under your care, when, to the. astonish ment of eyery 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, W&l, Sherlock, Photographer.



j (Copy.) I 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), the 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 1 saw him he was 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.



VALUABLE DISCOVERY for the HAIR. A very nicely perfumed Hairdressing, called THE MEXICAN HAIR RE NEWER, now being sold by most Che mists and perfumers throngout the coun try, at 3s. 6d. per bottle, is fast super ceding all the old restorers and dyes for the purpose' of changing grey or white hair to its natural original color, for it will positively restore the hair in every case of greyness to its original color, with out dyeing it or leaving that offensive smell which most of the hair preparations of the day do. This preparation has never been known to fail in restoring the hair to its natural color and gloss in from eight to twelve days. It promotes growth and prevents the hair falling out, eradicating dandruff, and leaving the scalp in a clean, healthy condition. It imparts peculiar vitality to the roots of the hair, restoring it to its youthful freshness 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 he had had grey hair for thirty-five years, and after using one bottle of the Mexican Hair Reuewer I sold him, it was restored to and kept its natural color.” It may be had of any respectable Chemist, Perfumer, or Dealer in tofiet articles in,the kingdom, at 35., fid. per. bottle.—Prepared by HENRY- ,0, HALT,TIP, No. 493, Oxford street, London,



Medical. KEATINGS COUGH LOZENGES. COUGHS, ASTHMA, BRONCHITIS, ACCUMULATION OF -PHLEGM. Composed of the -rjjraiest articles. These Lozenges contain no-spium nor any deleterious drug, therefore' the most delicate can take them with perfect confidence. Their beneficial effect is speedy and certain. , This old, un failing family remedy is daily recommended by the most eminent Physicians. (In use nearly 60 years). MEDICAL TESTIMONY. July 25th, i 87- 22, Cold Harbour Lane, London. Sir, —Your Lozenges are excellent, and their beneficial effect most reliable.: I strongly recommend them iin cases of cough and asthma. You are at liberty to state this as my opinion, formed from many years experience. J. Bringlok, M.R.C.S.L., L.S.A., L.M. Mr. T. Keating, Indian Medical Service. Dear Sir, —Having tried your Lozenges in India, I have much pleasure in testifying to their beneficial effects in cases -of incipient consumption, asthma and bronchial affections. I have prescribed them largely, with the best results. W. B. G, , Apothecary, H.M.S. 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 Worm Tablets, A PURELY VEGETABLE SWEETMEAT, both in appearance and taste, Punishing a most agreeable method of administering the only certain remedy for INTESTINAL or' THREADWORMS. 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.



TEEDMAN’S SOOTHING POWDERS The value of this well-known Family Medi cine has been largely tested in all parts of tire 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 hare deceived many purchasers. The proprietor therefore feels. it due ta .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 arc genuine : ist—ln every case the words. JOHN’ STEEDMAN, CHEMIST, WALWORTH, SURREY, ate engraved on the-Government Stamp affixed to each packet. • - 2nd—Each Single Powder has di.recdopsiox the dose, and the wordsj John , Steedman, Chemist, Walworth, Surrey, printed thereon. ,l 3rd—The name, Steedman, is always. spelt; with two EE’s. . ;r; ■ 4th —The manufacture is carried on. solely - at Walworth, Surrey. Sold in Packets by all Chemists and Medi- ; cine Vendors. ' . . j - ! .; i Sold by Kemptiiorne, Prosser and C 0.,: : Auckland. . : . . , 63-r ; FOR . CHILDREN CUTTING TEETH. FOR CAUTION TO PURCHASERS



XK7HO is Mrs. WINSLOW ?;Aa this n * T question is frequently asked, we ; = shall simply say that shqjs'ja lady who for, , upwards of thirty years has untireingly * devoted her time and' talents as a female.: physician and cnurSe, : prindipally children. She has especially studied the ” constitution and wants., of this; numerous -i class, .and,' as a result ofthisefiort and practical knowledge obtained in-a hfetjim®;:« as nurse , and phyaician,ehe has .corn-,. ppunded a SOOTHING SYB UP’ for 05x3- .; dren. It operates like' and health, and is, ’ moreover, sure: to : regulate the bowels, -j In. consequende of this article, Mrs. .Winslow: ia becoming ' > world-rcnouned as a r benefactor, lot - her. race. Children. certainly do; rise.apand,; bless her. 1 Especially isthih the case in ! this city. Vast quantities of the Soothing Syrup are daQy . sold ; and used hbrd. '! ‘Wa ' ‘ think-Mrs Winslow ; has ininiorlalised'her ' name by ; this invaluable and-we r - ; sincerely .beUeye , that thousands of n&it o dren have been,saved from ahearly.gmve :i?. by its. timely, use, and that , nnllions yek.! ,■ unborn will share its benefits calling her blessed. No mother charged her' duty- to her suffering;Jitfle , one, in our opinion, until she has given it • the benefit,of "Mrs.,/ Winslow’s Soothing ■- J Syrup. Tiy ifc mothers, tfyjit Ladies’ Visitor, New York City. .prsi/ij - 3



Conveyances* ,'jri ECOOKSON, Wills Street, runs,the . MAIL COACH from Ashburton Railway Station- to Green Street,Alford Forest, and Mount Somers, every, Tuesday ' and Friday, returning Wednesday add Saturday at 3n.m ; r.rb; THE LONGBEACH COACH I THOMAS COTTOH wishes to inform the travelling public between Ash- - burton and Longbeach that he has taken ';' over the Coach Business frpin Mr. Geoige- Willcocka, and hopes for a -continuance of. j tb e support hitherto accorded to. his prb-, ‘• decessor. : - ‘ • The fares by Cotton’s coach are exactly ' 3d. per mile ordinary fares, and lsd. per ’ mile for Saturday, return. They ire as under — . Longbeach to Ashburton, ordinary 55,, return Bs. Waterton to Ashburton, 3s. fid. ordi nary, fia.retum. ; ‘ Ashton to Ashburton, 3a. ordinary, Si. ' return. Wheatstone to Ashburton, ,2s. fid. ■ ordinary, 4s. return. The coach leaves Longbeach- daily .at - 7.30 a.m., arriving at-Ashburton.at 10;, a.m.; and returns, leaving the Booking/ ' Office, Baldwin’s Central Hotel, each day at 4.30 p.m. ; Post Office, 4.45 p.m. 4fl /COTTON’S BOARDING HOUSE (Late of Dunedin), WAKANUI ROAD, ASHBURTON, Close to the Railway Station, opposite fire bell Good Accommodation. Reasonable terms. Board and Lodging, per week. Hoard only, 14s. .. MEALS AT ALL HOURS. $00a ; OTICE TO SUBSCRIBERS Subscribers to this Journal are requested : ■ - to communicate with the Proprietor when* - any delays or omissions in the of -... } this Paper occur. 4 1 W. H. zouch, ; . ’ Proprietor;/.'



HE ASHBURTON GUARpIAN, . AGENTS, who' will receive ordenc-’r-, ... Jones, EL M ... The-Trirnglet;; t : Clark, P. ... East street Andrewes, L. F. ... East street • Otostens and C0,'... . McLauglan,— ... ‘ Atkinson. M. ... -Seaflold . Leadley, G. ... Wakanvu Cre?k _ Lambie, J. >... Kyle’J vi I Harris, W. ... Winslow , AI. Puddicomb© & C 0.., : Meu&SotoWi Markham & Co. ... - r Hudson, M. ' .... Bowick, J, ... ■ PeIOB 6KB.,PjBSBnr, : Can be obtained from the following Morgan and Hibbs r r MeVbT«n sax