THE ASHBUBTON GTIARDJN, TUE SHY, MAY 17, #l.

Pc inted and published daily, for the,Proprietor, by William Fisher, of Burnett street/ Ashburton, at The Ashbuiton Guardian " Printing Office, Saunders’ Buildings, East'. .= street, Ashburton, . Tuesday, May 17, i 88(. r;



Hotels. CENTRAL HOTEL, CORNER OR WAKANUI ROAD & WILLS STREET ASHBURTON. SAMUEL BROWN PROPRIETOR FIRST-CLASS ACCOMMODATION. Liquors of Best Quality kept in Stock. Good and Comfortable Stabling. 498 a New Restaurant, MORTON’S HOTEL. High street, Christchurch. Gr EOR G E W. COLLIN SON (From Carle’s) Proprietor. Luncheon from Twelve o’clock. 264 a Boarding Houses, &c. The A 1 Restaurant. PHILLIP HARPER wishes to in „ tifqate 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 ▼ijnfc,., Board and Lodging, £1 per week. Board only, 13s per week. Single Beds and Meals, Is each. Meals at all hours. Don’t forget the Address— PHILLIP HARPER A 1 RESTAURANT, Tancred street, Ashburton. 886 PA NA M A HOUSE . (late anstee’s), , Tancred street, Ashburton. The undersigned begs to inform the pubic, that he has REMOVED from the Prjmde. Albert Dining-rooms to the more commodious Boardiug-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, 210 a Proprietor.



PRINCE ALBERT BOARDING HOUSE. Conducted by Mrs 0. 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 £1 per week, to meet the times. Private Rooms for families. Remember the ad dress—Mrs Truckle, Prince Albert Boarding House, next to Cookson’s Stables, and close to the Railway Station. 209 a Publications. The trade protection so ciety’s PRIVATE CIRCULAR (instituted 1873) gives a weekly list of Bills of Sale, Mortgages of Stock, Liens, Bankruptcies, etc., throughout New Zea land. On Monday an “ extra” is printed for Canterbury; containing information up to 12 o’clock on the preceding Saturday. For particulars apply at the Office, Hobbs’ Buildings, High street, Christchurch.— T. B. Craig, Agent for Canterbury. 512 a Business Notices. James Tait, gADDLER & HARNESS MAKER,



Wms street, Opposite Rahway Station, Haa always on Hand a capital Assortment of dll kinds of Saddlery, Harness Whips, Spurs, and every requisite in the trade. Repairs neatly executed. Beeswax .purchased in large or small quantities. 247 a “ T7\VERY man shift for all the rest, t'J and let no man take care for himself, for all is but fortune,” so said Shakespeare; but Aitken, The Baker, thinks that it is desirable to look after one’s self, and while thanking hia "friends and customers for their liberal support accorded to him during the past few months, would ask for a continuance of their favors, and at the same time respectfully request those who have not yet accorded him a share of their custom, to GIVE HIM A TURN. Best bread 6|d cash. Cakes, Pastry, &c., of all kinds. A. O. Aitken, BAKER AND CONFECTIONER. Saunders’ Buildings, ASHBURTON 465 a Vm. Patching, East Street Ashburton, Tent, tarpaulin, and horse CLOTH MAKER Horse Covers, all sizes. Men’s and Youths’ Waterproof Clothing, at reasonable prices. Canvas, • Calico, and American Duck. Reaper and Binder Canvases Made and Repaired. Canvas and India-rubber Hosing. Sail, Twine, and Garden Lines, Plough Lines, Blocks, Hooks, and Thimbles. Flax and Manilla Rope, of all sizes, always in stock. Stack and Dray Covers at reduced prices. 687a' WM. PATCHING. Chaff, Chaff, Chaff ASHBURTON CORN & CHAFF H STORE, AS ALWAYS ON HAND— Pi OTTH STRAW «- hay a OATS d BRAN g H SHARPS 5 J CHAFF « ?" CRUSHED OATS . POTATOES a BEANS g SU;;.. PEAS . P H ; , { CARROTS, &c., &c., in Large or Small Quantities, at Lowest Prices. W o '* L’t Note, the. Address— NEXT EVERETT BROS., 54Sft Havelock street, Ashburton. PRINTED —“To Let” and Jj i. i if For Sale ’’—can be obtained at the GuAAdian Office.



Business Notices. R. Gr. Rnxton, 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., at the following prices : SUITS made to order OQ from ... ... SUITS of the best 'I Scotch and English I . Tweeds, not to be 4 equalled in the co lony, to order VESTS made to order from OVERCOATS and ULSTERS (unri valled), from BOYS’ School SUITS, to order, from 15 0 :°:J 5 0 0 3 1 12 10 15 Gentlemen wishing to buy their own 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.



ssiT R. G. R UX T O N, MERCHANT TAILOR, No. 1, Peter Street, Adjoining Quill’s Commercial Hotel, ASHBURTON. 634 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. 757 a s UFFOLK BUTCHERY, Havelock street, Ashburton. Gr. J. Martin, BUTCHER, Begs to inform the Public of Ashburton Borough and County, that he is Supply*”s the Primest Meat at CHEAPEST RATES, for CASH. Boast Beef from ... 3d. to sd. Corned Beef from ... 2id. to 4d. Mutton l|d. to 3d. Sausages sd. to 6d. Contractors, Threshing Machine Pro prietors, and Harvesters, supplied with every requisite. 912



Marsh & Groves. JpANOY BREAD AND BISCUIT BAKERS, PASTRYCOOKS AND CONFEC TIONERS. FAMILIES WAITED ON DAILY Wedding and School Cakes always on hand. lanceed Street, Ashburton. 932



QHEAP BOOTS ! CHEAP BOOTS ! 3 The undersigned begs to draw the attention of the Public to his large stock of BOOTS AND SHOES, which he is disposing of at Christchurch prices. TRY his own made Watertights, 20s. All other lines made equally cheap. Repairs done cheaper than any other place in the district. Note the Address— C. HAWKINS, Boot Maker, (Opposite the Post Office, Tin w aid. 242 a THE WHIRLIGIG OF TIME brings about its changes. “Procrastination is the thief of Time," and believing in the wisdom of the old saw, Robert Murray, WATCHMAKER AND JEWELLER, Has taken Time by the forelock. The cold weather of winter succeeds the warmth of genial autumn, as surely as the night succeeds the day. Light and warmth are essential to a successful prose cution of a watchmaker’s business, and ROBERT MURRAY has sought and found a new site, which combines these essentials with a FRONTAGE to the MAIN STREET. He has now REMOVED To the shop lately occupied by Mr. J. S. Savage, Fruiterer, &c., EAST STREET, Next door to the New Zealand Clothing Factory’s Warehouse, Where his old friends will find him, and new ones will be welcome. 730c-96g



William Eevell (Late of Ashburton Forks), H AS started in Business at Winslow as SHOEING and GENERAL SMITH. All Work done At Reasonable Rates. 369 a



Business Notices PARTNERSHIP NOTICE. THE UNDERSIGNED bogs to return his sincere thanks to his customers, friends, and the public generally, for the liberal amount of support they have ac corded him during the first seven months, and desires to call their attention to the partnership notice annexed. JOSHUA TUCKER. XN reference to the above, Mr Joshua Tucker, who has for seven and a half years been in the employ of Messrs W. Montgomery and Co., Limited, begs to intimate that he has THIS DAY taken into Partnership MR JOHN GIFFORD RESTELL, who has for ten and a half years been in the service of the same firm, and that the business will in future be carried on under the style of TUCKER AND RESTELL. JOSHUA TUCKER, JOHN G. RESTELL. Ashburton, May 2, 1881. Ashburton Timber and Coal Yards, CoENE OF WEST AND HAVELOCK STREETS, Next Messrs Jameson and Roberts. f I iHE UNDERSIGNED beg to inform their friends and the public gene rally, that they have made arrangements for A CONSTANT SUPPLY Of the undermentioned goods, which will be sold at the lowest current rates. Building Timber Of all Descriptions. WIDE KAURI, for joiners work DOOR AND SASHES, of all descrip tions GALVANIZED IRON NAILS AND WASHERS WIRE NAILS of all sizes



LIME (Kakahu and Waihola) OAMARU WHITE STONE CEMENT (beat brands) BRICKS AUSTIN AND KIRK’S STONE WARE SHEET LEAH AND ZINC FIREWOOD, BIRCH MIXED, or BLACK PINE. And are now landing THREE HUNDRED TONS OF COAL, Ex ships Glen Rosa and Guy ManneririgT Tucker & Restell. 708 a McDougall’s Carbolic Sheep Dip IS the Best and Safest in the Market. A true specific for Scab, instantly destroying Ticks, Lice, and all Insects, effectually cleansing and stimulating the growth of the Fleece. Sold in 101 b. and 201 b. tins, and 501 b. kegs, by ROBERT WILKIN & CO., New Zealand Wool Stores, 225 a Christchurch. JMPORTANT TO FARMERS. Osborne Harvesting Machinery. Osborne Harvester and Binder, to bind with both string and wire, nrice L7O. Ditto ditto, with iron road wheel, and patent lifting apparatus, price L 75. String attachments to fit on old wire Binders, price L 6 10s. N.B.—No charge for fitting if sent to our store. Osborne No. 6 Side Delivery Reapers and Mowers. Osborne No. 6 Tilter or Back Delivery Reapers and Mowers. Osborne No. 5 Mowers. EXTRAS FOR ALL THE ABOVE MACHINES KEPT IN STOCK. Sole Agents in New Zealand— ROBERT WILKIN & CO., New Zealand Wool Stores, 244 a Christchurch. J. Sherriff, Monumental mason, Manchester street south, and Bar badoes street (near the Cemetery), Christ church. A largo stock of Ifoad-Htoima, Toii.no, «*>»•! always on ham). Designs forwarded on application, mu further particv/ r s apply to A. 'l' lll r.i.f;, Ashburton. W,in



S. Nashelski WHOLESALE AND DETAIL IRONMONGER, man street, Christchurch, Now Zealand, 230» GRATEFUL COM FO RTING EPPS’S 000 OA. BREAKFAST. BY ft thorough knowledge of tho natural laws which govern the operations of digestion and nutrition, find by a careful application of tho lino 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. R is by the judicious use of such articles of diet that a constitution may bo gradually built up until strong enough to resist every ten pency to disease. Hundreds of subtle maladies are floating around us ready to attack wherever there is a weak point. We may escape many a fatal shaft by keeping ourselves well fortified with pure blood and a properly nourished frame. — See article in the Civil Service Gazette. Made simply with boiling water or milk Sold only in packets, labelled ; JAMES EPPS AND CO., HOMOEOPATHIC CHEMIST, LONDON. ALSO, EPPS’ CHOCOLATE ESSENCE, fok afternoon use. 7S)°a



w APPi M'SIJsjR ASH 'ED BRILLS BO j Ahd -j ;> iu.tv ptvpm-d -ic tP.,-orders Ohrisjcluircj * .Prices {'Pjvh Vxdij iZ .lAttfd'. Fri.edla-o.dt*) ! H robu * i QN SALE BY THE UNDER SIGNED— Seed Wheat Oats Barley Of various kinds, which we are supply ing at LOWEST PRICES. IS Ii o (11 n n r 1 1 \ t* Hl’OH.j EAST STREET. AGENTS COLONIAL FIRE AND MARINE ( t t £ v € INSURANCE COMPANY.



' pp.l-iit. Vlv-l piilvlm. !TW, fore cautioned to se that each a tin tally thus : PATENT OVA. SAMSON ■ IN OVAL ; And the Patente’s Tally c Mark : M ±5 R IN 7ADLOCK. Manufactured by he Wliitecrc Company, Warington, Engl Was patented and ntroduced fc . »go in Victoria, New South Queensland, and New Zealand ; principal claim set foirth was its be Oval to prevent fraui. Yet, in tl these patents, firms—many of rei landing—have, for the sake of commission, lent themselves to t. cuction of various spurious im vhich render them liable to actior and annoyance and disappointmer isers. We would point out to intend! ciasers that any person erecting O Fences, other than the Patent Oi am, renders himself liable for d Tie Patent Acts on this point a explicit; therefore, after this m eicuse can be made. We have had instances brought ui aitice where some persons have bee principled as to mix the Spurioi Wre amongst the Patent Oval Sai cider to make a sale, and dam tin reputation of the genuine artic We have a great aversion to tali proceedings in this matter, but t compelled to, in self-defence, unles practices are at once stopped. ADDRESS JVTX-ean Bros. & R IMPORTER ' . STREET MHLISOI 00 Ei.iZAIH' TRAIU3 MANX M « K IN rAPWIOK. Uu , ))f rh our ago.’i ,t ()■svl Samson " ,l. v .iia or New Z« , England or Moll> i> telegram pre Notice. „ ( llv oghoul BE WARD. —Fencers £ ( . lntt tion Cobnies who can F'oncos, the erection of Oval Vaison Wire , than the Patent Oval d to commuir find it to their a “ van |ivothors and . 1 with Messrs. M’Loa^ o^)OUl . ue _ 69 Elizabeth StreW



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Medical. BALSAM of ANISEED. ■E Montabor writes: — ,u de Montabor, Aveyron. ig sulfered for some time inate cough, accompanied < ontiuuous head-aches, and its, I resolved after having -everal other medicines, to 5 to your BALSAM of I cannot resist, sir, the ; ; ng you acquainted with the ms results which I derived • n the first dose I felt great symptoms grew feebler, the : ie throat was calming down, jred the sleep which had i-. The third dose delivered -, and I am now completely alth. t with the expression of my a , ssurance of my distinguished DUG DE MONTABOR



. I UE-.TY S GUN BOAT NETLEY. Wick, Scotland. ■ ‘sad a most distressing and which caused me many ■ ;s and restless days, I was by his LORDSHIP the AITHNESS to try your ible Balsam of Aniseed, issure you, with the first ■ . id immediate relief, even ig to suspend my various die first small bottle com me, therefore I have the lence in fully recommend .l lillion. Signed, .1 VLL, H.M.G.B. NETLEY. ■ •-:< ir POWELL’S BALSAM o L ANISEED ,!l CHEMISTS and STORE .S. Observe the Trade Mark, j , -.ud Mouse.” • ;Oi GHS, BRONCHITIS, IN FL. lENZA, COLDS, &c. ■ V i:t 3HS, BRONCHITIS, 'IN FL JENJZA, COLDS, &c. 1 . . BALSAM of ANISEED.— •ItevAof one teaspoonful taken in a ' -e going to bed is extraordinary. ,oi iu , mould be without it in the winter. - jiil ; chemists and Medicine Vendors i-.i the World, is i>£d and 2S 3d per : a great saving in taking family 1 Established over 50 years, .i.i by THOMAS POWELL, lb)id, London. ... ~ L BALSAM of ANISEED ■ -ir, I have for a long time suffered ) a st ere cough and tried all manner of a i-'-s. Dr. Liberecht advised POWELL’S A of ANISEED; it cured me after • lav. You are at liberty to use this t • ; 1 that others may benefit by it. — ■ ;1. ' , Yours. &c.. > Ci.o BALSAM OF ANISEED i . . OSEN the PHLEGM imme —The Dean of Westminster’s jer writes: “I was advised to try the sam of Anijeed; I did, and have found : ’.t relief. It is most comforting in allaying liiution and giving strength to the voice.” Lionel Brough, Esq., the eminent actor, sites: I think it an invaluable medicine for .1 bers of my profession, and have always ommended it to my brother am' cmfr-v ;es.” . :TuLV an EXTRAORDINARY EX PECTORANT. —Mr. Edward M. Ullett, iviry, Hunts., writes to Messrs. Palmer & .11, Ramsay ;—“ Having been in the habit of Li.'-Powell’s Balsam of Aniseed for a great iber of years, I have great pleasure in bear , ; testimony to its incomparable effects as an . ictorant. I always find a single dose gives icdiate relief, and a small bottle effects a - Let cure. ” v'lolesale Agents in the Australian and •• Zealand Colonies -Elliot Brothers; ; is & Solomon ; Felton, Grimwalde, ; P. and S. Falk, Faulding & Co. , a e, Tompsit, & Co.; Rosenthall & Kempthorne, Prosser, & Co.; S. •'ENUNG & Co. ; HeMMONS, LAWS, & Berkley, Taylor, & Co.; and all 1 wholesale houses. Proprietor— Thomas ■’ ;11, Blackfriars Road London. ENO’S FRUIT SALT IE PHYSICAL BASIS OF LIFE GOOD FOOD. ~v to enjoy good food that would other i cause Bilious headache, disordered ■ui..:xh, Poisoned Blood, &c.—use ENO’S FRUIT SALT. , NATURAL APERIENT. ENO’S ■ - BRUIT SALT, when taken with water, a a natural aperient, its simple but natural !i A: removes all impurities, thus preserving iu loring health. If its great value in keep g t . ; body in health were universally known, , f'l.- should be without it. ;■ .'.GED, WEARY, AND WORN OUT i: ! v me whose duties require them to under -3 1 ital or unnatural excitement or strain i • > FRUIT SALT is the best known i: iv. It acts like a charm. It allays ner icitement, depression, aud the injurious ■. of stimulants and too rich food. Its in aiding the digestion is most striking. • i- ■ restores the nervous system toils proper : ’- on (by natural means). Use ENO’S KLIP SALT. You cannot overstate its .■: ,i value in keeping the blood pure and free



RY TRAVELLING TRUNK AND lOUSEHOLD in the world ought to a Bottle of END’S FRUIT SALT, d Rom Sonnd, Ripe Fruit, as a Health- Cooling, Sparkling, and Invigorating ;e for any Seaton. It is the best Pre and Cure for Biliousness, Sick Head kin Eruptions, Impure Blotd, Fevers, > on the I ace, Giddiness Feverishness Depression, Want of Appetite, Sour- Stomach, Constipation, Vomiting &c., and to remove the effects of errors ig and Drinking. ’S FRUIT SALT—From the Rev. 'r Hurst, Vicar of Collorly ;_“I have ir bruit Salt for many years, and have your statements. The thanks of the re due to you for your unceasing efforts e suffering humanity. Long may you e a blessing to the world. ”



S.FRUir SALT.—“After suffering r ;? £a^ y t T / , and a balf years fro.r sadache and disordered mach anc mg almost everything and spending roney without finding any benefit j mmended by a friend to try ENO’S SALT, and before I had finish -1 one ound it doing me a great deal of good, I am restored to my usual health: re I know that have tried it have not such good health for yeare.— Yours ly, Robert Humphreys, Post Office versus STIMULANTS. —An n hcient amount of exercise frequentb the fiver. ENO’S FRUIT SALT i' 'adapted for any constitutional weak. vhoT’ A ; VOrld of woes avoided >< lii C6 P and use ENO’S FRUIT ,f L .° ur customers for Eno’s Salt w v ' vlt . hoi } t u u Pon any consideration, mtch benefit fr ° m it— IHERS > Chemrsts, Jersey, 1578.” ents for New Zealand, ■ KEM and co YE ’ GROSSER



Medical. KEATINGS COUGH LOZENGES. ‘ COUGHS, ASTHMA, BRONCHITIS* ’• ACCUMULATION OK PHLEGM., Composed of the pmest articles. These 1 .ozcngas contain no opium nor any deleterious' drug, therefore the most delicate can take l them with perfect confidence. 'I heir 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, iß7y. 22, Cold Harbour Lane, London. . Sir, —Your Lozenges are excellent, and ■ their beneficial effect most reliable. I strongly recommend them [in cases of cough and asthma. You are at liberty to state this as my opinion, formed from many years experience. J. Bringloe, M.R.C.S.L., L.S.A., L.M, j 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 t . consumption, asthma and bronchial affections. I have prescribed them largely, with the best results. W. B. G, , Apothecary, H.M.S, 1 ' KEATING’S COUGH LOZENGES ife 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, furnishing a most,, ag.eeable method of administering the only' certain remedy for INTESTIN AL of THREAD WORMS. It is a perfectly safp,, and mild preparation, and is especially adapted‘ for children. Sold in tins by all Chemists and Druggists. Proprietor, THOS. KEATING, London, Export Che nist and Druggist. STEEDMAN’S SOOTHING POWDERS FOR CHILDREN CUTTING TEETH. CAUTION TO PURCHASERS The value of this well-known Family MedU 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 : 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. 03



HO is Mrs. WINSLOW 1 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 hen Especially ia case in this city. Tast 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 1 Syrup. Try it mothers, try it now. Ladies’ Visitor, New York City. ECOOKSON, Wills Street, runs the , MAIL COACH from Ashburton Railway Station to Green Street, Alforc Forest, and Mount Somers, every Tuesday and Friday, returning Wednesday and, Saturday at 3 n.m THE LONGBEAOH OOAOH 1 HOMAS COTTON wishes to inform the travelling public between Ash, burton and Longbeach that he has taken over the Coach Business from Mr. George Willcocks, and hopes for a continuance of the support hitherto accorded to his pre decessor. The fares by Cotton’s coach are exactly 3d. per mile ordinary fares, and l£d, per mile for Saturday return. They are as under— Longbeach to Ashburton, ordinary 55., return Bs. Waterton to Ashburton, 3s. fid. ordi nary, 6s. return. Ashton to Ashburton, 3s. ordinary, 6s. 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 i |£j^J^2j^m I _;_Post Office, 4.45 p.m. 4q Conveyances.



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, £1 per week. Board only, 14s. MEALS AT ALL HOURS. 300 a THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, Price One Penny, CAN be obtained from the following Agents, who will receive order*. - H. M. Jones F. Clark L. P. Andrewes ... O. Carstens Mr. McLauglan M. Atkinson G. Leadley LawryandSon J. Lambie Wm. Cox W. Harris F- H. Butler T. E. Tomlinson ... P. Tisch A. R. Markham & Co. M. Hudson J. Bo wick Morgan and Hibbs The Triangle East street East street East street Wakanui Seafield Wakanui Cre.*k Seafield Kyle Rakaia Winslow Westerfield Mount Somera Spread Eagle Uuertsey Waterton Mayfield Metfaven Rending Subscribers will please fill up rms, which can be obtained from any of e above Agents. They will also oblige on the back of the order to noh agent they pay their subscriptlons !