THE CHURCHES.

SUNDAY AND WEEK NIGHT SER VICES AND MEETINGS. EPISCOPALIAN CHURCH.— Tanceed Street, West. Rev. A. W. Hands, Incumbent. Sunday. Holy Communion, 8.30 a.m. Morning Service at 11 a.m., Mr J. Ward. Sunday School, at 2.30 p.m. Evening, at 6.30., Mr J. Ward. Country Services— Sunday. Willowby, 3 p.m., Mr G. Jameson. > Tinwald, 6.30 p.m., Mr G. Jameson J Mduiit Somers, 11 a.m., Rev. A. W, Hands. Alford Forest, 3 p.m., Rev. A. W. Hands. Alford Station, 7 p.m., Rev. A. W. Hands. ' !1 ‘ ' RAKAIA PARISH. Rev. E. E. Chambers, Incumbent. Sunday. St. Mark’s Church, Rakaia.—Morning at 11, Lay Reader. Evening, at 7, Rev. : E, E. Chambers. St. John’s, Barrhill, at 3 p.m.. Lay : Reader. St. Barnabas, Methven, 11a.m., Rev. E. E. Chambers AH Saints, Sherwood , at 3 p.m., Rev. E. B. Chambers. Kyle School, 3 p.m., Rev. E. E. Chambers 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 Yestry—Weekly at 7. Week night Service at B—Rev. A. M. Beattie. Thursday. Tinwald School— Weekly service at 7.30. Friday. Choir Practice at 7.30 —Mr. Savage, con ductor ; Mr, A. Stott, organist. RAKAIA PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. —Town Hall, Rakaia. Jlev. B. J. Westbrouke, 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, Mr J. E. Buchanan. Evening, at 6.30, Rev. W, Keall Sunday School at 2.30. ' COUNTRY SERVICES. Old Men’s Home—Afternoon, at 3, Mr ’ . ; H. M. Jones. :> 'Tinwald—Evening, at 6.30, Mr J. Buchanan. -Se&fleld—Afternoon, at 2.30, Rev. W. Keall; Sunday School, at 1.30 Monday. Ctppefon Street Church —Prayer Meeting in Vestry, at 8 p.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. t J ii John Nixon, Minister. !Ti , Sunday. Morning School at 10 a.m. Morning Service at 11 a.m., Rev. John Nison ■ • ' : ‘ Evening Service, at 6.30, Rev. John Nixon ' ' Monday. •Laidies’ Class—ln the Church at 7. Tuesday, Divine Service,, at 7 p.m., Rev. John Nixon .Wednesday. * Choir practica, at 8 p.m. Thursday. Class Meeting at 7.30 p.m., Rev. John Nixom ' NBWXANDS PRIMITIVE METHODIST CHURCH. : Sunday. Morning School, 9.30. Service at 11a.m. (Mr Colwell) and 6.30 p.m. (Mr Wat . kina). ' : ASHBURTON FORKS. Sunday Afternoon Service at 2.30, Rev. J.- 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 , i ‘ month. Rakaia: Mass, ll o’clock, 4th Sunday of the month.

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Holloway’s Ointment and Pills. — , Autumnal .Remedies,—Towards the fall of the year countless causes are at work to lower the lone of the nervous system, which will be fol lowed by ill-health unless proper means be employed to avert that evil. Holloway’s far --lamed preparations supply a faultless remedy '■for both external and internal complaints ■.(Connected with changes of season. All ■ affections of the skin, roughness, blotches, pimples, superficial and deep-seated inflamma tions, erysipelas, rheumatic pains, and gouty pangs alike succumb to the exalted virtues of Holloway’s -Ointment and Pills ; which will effect" a; happy revolution in the patient’s con ditioh, though the symptoms of his disorder are lemon, and have obstinately withstood the ' best efforts of science to subdue them.—Advt. ■i’iwh Money. Money TO LEND, in sums of £SO and up wards, on Approved FREEHOLD SECURITY. RICH, WM. FEREDAY, Solicitor, 369» Colombo street, Christchurch. THE NEW ZEALAND TRUST AND B ; ,, LOAN COMPANY, LIMITED. 4* A * ITAL *£1,000,000. - MONEY TO RE LENT ON FREE . BpLD SECURITY, in sums up to • £50,000 or upwards. ■ Vj . J, iO. MgDGWALL, Manager. i; , Hei-eforct street, Christchurch, ! TTtT'Aff'IED KfrOWN— Every descrip- Plain and Fancy Printing ' on the shortest notice, at the .&yftr4ian Qfftoe, nearly opposite the Rail way Station.-, .



Barristers, Solicitors, &c. Branson & Purnell, pARRISTERS AND SOLICITORS EAST STREET. C. W. Ireland, pARRISTER AND SOLICITOR, Saunders’ Buildings, Ashburton. 8a Business Notices. Thos. Dudson, SADDLER & HARNESS MAKER, Burnett street, Ashburton. Persons visiting this Establishment can be supplied with every article of the trade at lowest prices. 203 a THOMAS DUDSON. WC. DAYIS, BRICKLAYER, &c., , having commenced business for himself, in the above line, is prepared to undertake all work entrusted to him, at reasonable rates. Ranges Set. ork manship guaranteed. Note the Address — W. C. DAYIS, Bricklayer, &c., East street, south. All orders left at Mr. S. Hardley, will receive prompt attention. 307 a p ©-OPERATIVE BAKERY, TRIANGLE, ASHBURTON. A. Thiele, Having made arrangements for the season’s supply of FRESH FLOUR, is prepared to deliver the VERY BEST BREAD in any part of the town and suburbs at the LOWEST POSSIBLE PRICES. Cash customers liberally dealt with. A fresh supply of BISCUITS always on hand. 206 a Wood & Co.. Brewers and bottlers, Ashburton. Winners of First and Second Prizes for Ale and Porter at the Agricultural Show at Christchurch and Ashburton. All orders promptly attended to. 202 a PARTNERSHIP NOTICE. THE UNDERSIGNED begs 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 past seven months, and desires to call their attention to the partnership notice annexed. JOSHUA TUCKER. TN 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, Corner op WEST AND HAVELOCK STREETS, Next Messrs Jameson and Roberts. mHE 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 tion GALVANIZED IRON NAILS AND WASHERS WIRE NAILS of all sizes LIME (Kakahu and Waihola) OAMARU WHITE STONE CEMENT (best brands) BRICKS AUSTIN AND KIRK’S STONE WARE SHEET LEAD AND ZINC FIREWOOD, BIRCH MIXED, or BLACK PINE. And are now landing THREE HUNDRED TONS OF COAL, Ex ships Glen Rosa and Guy Mannering. Tucker & Bestell* S. Nashelski, WHOLESALE AND RETAIL IRONMONGER, HIGH STREET, CHRISTCHURCH, New Zealand. 230 a CASH RECEIPTS Printed at “The Guardian office.



Business Notices. E. G-. Buxton, 'ENCHANT TAILOII, 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. 11. 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 £3 15 0 SUITS of the best Scotch and English Tweeds, not to be equalled in the .co lony, to order VESTS made to order from OVERCOATS and ULSTERS (unri valled), from BOYS’ School SUITS, to order, from 4 5 12 10 15 6 0 0 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. Address — R. G. R UX T O N, 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. 757 a S UFFOLK BUTCHERY, Havelock street, Ashburton. GL J. Martin BUTCHER, Begs to inform the Public of Ashburton Borough and County, that he is Supplying ;he Primest Meat at CHEAPEST BATES, for CASH. Roast Beef from ... 3d. to sd. Corned Beef from ... 2ld. to 4d. Mutton l?d. to 3d. Sausages ... ... od. to 6d. Contractors, Threshing Machine Pro prietors, and Harvesters, supplied with >very requisite. 912 Marsh & Groves. rUNOY BREAD AND BISCUIT BAKERS, PASTRYCOOKS AND CONFEC TIONERS. FAMILIES WAITED ON DAILY Wedding and School Cakes always on hand. Tancred Street, Ashburton. 932 IHEAP BOOTS 1 CHEAP BOOTS !! The undersigned begs to draw the tention of the Public to his large stock BOOTS AND SHOES, which he is sposing of at Christchurch prices. TRY 3 own made Watertights, 20s. All her lines made equally cheap. ppairs done cheaper than any other place in the district. pte the Address — 0. HAWKINS, Boot Maker, pposite the Post Office, Tinwald. ms M (HE WHIRLIGIG*OF TIME brings about its changes. ‘ Procrastination is the thief of Time,” 1 believing in the wisdom of the old Bohert Murray, ITCHMAKER AND JEWELLER, Has taken Time by the forelock. 'he cold weather of winter succeeds warmth of genial autumn, as surely he night succeeds the day. Light and ■mth are essential to a successful prose ion of a watchmaker’s business, ana BERT MURRAY has sought and nd a new site, which combines these sntials with a FRONTAGE to the IN STREET. He has now removed the shop lately occupied by Mr. J. S. Savage, Fruiterer, &c., IAST STREET, d door to the New Zealand Clothing Factory’s Warehouse, Hiere his old friends will find him, and new ones will bo welcome. 730c-96g William Revell (Late of Ashburton Forks), JJAS started in Business at Winslow as SHOEING and GENERAL SMITH. All Work done at Reasonable Rates. 359 a J



Business Notices. Craighead & Co., r| TAILORS AND CLOTHIERS In thanking our friends ami patrons for the liberal support which chey 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). 719 a I HAVE heard persons who ought to j 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 Fruits, 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, Moate, & 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 L F 0 R D FOREST. 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 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 street. All work kept in repair for twelve months. 386 Geo. Booth & Sons, TUAM AND ST. ASAPH STREETS, Christchurch, 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. PAYITT, 783 a Ashburton. Reapers & Binders. WR. DUNN. . REAPER 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 materiel used, and all work guaranteed. Machines examined or repaired in town or country. W. R. Dunn, 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. 132 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. A"ent for Springfield Coal Co. [Limited.] 2G GRATEFUL COMFORTING EPPS’S COCOA. BREAKFAST. BY 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 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., HOMCEOFATHIC CHEMIST, LONDON. ALSO, EPPS’ CHOCOLATE ESSENCE, FOR AFTERNOON USE. 79°a



Business Notices. HAVE BEEN APPOINTED AGENTS FOR THE CELEBRATED M'SHERRY DRILLS TOR THE ASH B U RTON COU H TY, Ahd are now prepared to take orders for the same at Christ church Prices (With Freight added). Friedlander Bros., EAST STREET. QN SALE BY THE UNDER SIGNED— Seed Wheat Oats Barley Of various kinds, which we are supply ing at LOWEST PRICES. Friedlander Bros., EAST STREET. AGENTS COLONIAL FIRE AND MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY.



Business Notices J. Sliemff, Mo NUME NT A L HA S ON, Manchester s+reet south, and l>nr badoes street, (near the Cemetery), Chris church. A large stock of Iloiul-Slolios, Tombs, and Monuments always on hand. Designs forwarded on application, lor further partici/F s apply to A. Thiele, Ashburton. 3‘23a McDougall’s Carbolic Sheep Dip IS the Best and Safest in the Market. A true specific for t'cah, 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, mice 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 it sent to our store. Osborne No. G Side Delivery Reapers and Mowers. Osborne No. C 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. Public Companies. STANDARD FIRE AND MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND. This Company is prepared to TAKE RISKS on ALL KINDS of PRO PERTY, including Grain Risks, &c., at current rates. A. R. MARKHAM & CO., Agents, 162 a Chertsey. aIHE NATIONAL MUTUAL 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. 445 a Medical. IMPORTANT TO ALL AFFLICTED WITH ULCERS, SCURVY, SORES, Or Wounds of any Description. YATES’ PATENT BRITISH HERB OINTMENTS, compounded only by Mrs Burns of Akaroa, from British Herbs, and warranted to. cure Ulcers, Scurvy, Sores, or wounds of any description, of however long standing. Red Ointment for ulcers, a certain cure for all ulcers, of no matter how long standing. Yeridis, or Green Ointment, which has produced astonishing cures in that in veterate disease, scrofula, or king’s evil. Eminere, or White Ointment, for all swellings and inflammation in any part of the body or limbs. Sold in boxes, post free, at Is 6d and 2s 9d each. Also, Purifying Drops, for gravel, or pains in the loins, or secret diseases. These drops may be had for 2s 9d the bottle. The Ointment and Drops will be forwarded with a printed wrapper with directions for use. Address : MRS C. BURNS, Akaroa. 697 a COCKLE’S ANTIBILIOUS PILLS— These Pills consist of a careful and peculiar admixture of the best and mild est vegetable aperients, with the pure ex tract of the flowers of the camomile. They will bo found a most efficacious remedy for derangement of the digestive organs, and for torpid action of the liver and bowels, which produce indigestion and the several varieties of bilious and liver complaints. They speedily remove the irritation and feverish state of the stomach, allay spasm, correct the morbid condition of the liver and organs subser vient to digestion, promote a due and healthy secretion of bile, and relieve the constitution of all gouty matter and other impurities, which, by circulating in the blood, most injuriously affect the action of the kidneys ; thus, by removing the causes productive of so much discomfort, they restore the energies of both body and mind. To those who indulge in the luxuries of the table these pills will prove highly useful, occasioning no pain in their action, unless they meet with an unusual quantity of acrid bile and acid matter in the stomach and bowels. To Europeans on their arrival in India or China they arc recommended as a preservative against the fatal disorders peculiar to tropical climates. Their occasional use, if com bined with the strictest attention to diet, will be frequently found to remove at once, by their influence over the secre tions, that congestive and unhealthy con dition of the liver which ia ao often the earliest antecedent of severe febrile and constitutional disturbance. It must be understood that these pills are not recommended as containing any new or dangerously active ingredients ; on the contrary, they are characterised by a remarkable simplicity of combination, and whatever merit they may bo found to possess depends as much upon the selec tion of pure drugs, and the unusual labor and attention bestowed upon their subse quent preparation, as upon the acknow ledged peculiarity of their composition, They arc not recommended as a panacea. Uaf arc they adapted to ail complaints; but as a mild and efficacious aperient and tonic in the various foms fff indigestion, it will not, perhaps, he an exaggeration to state that they have been resorted to under all systems of diet, changes of cli mate, or atmospheric alternations with an extraordinary degree of success for upwards of seventy-eight years. This celebrated family aperient may bo had throughout the United Kingdom in hexes at Is lid, 2s 9d, 4s Od, and 11s Od, as well as in India, China; New Zealand, and the Australian Colonies. I



gaaaatm Medical. ITYI) ROPAT HIC IN STITUTIO N', OiKli-TCnUKCH, NOW IN FELL OPERATION, Under the able nianr.gcuien:. m. S. W A L L I S, Formerly of Smedley’s, Matlock Bank, Derbyshire. Almost every hind of disease can be treated successfully by HYDROPATHY. TER M 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 G p.m., at Mr Wallis’ Private Residence, Durham Street South, Near the Belt. [Extract from Telegraph, April 2Sch.] What 1 suffered for twenty-three years, language fails me to describe. Those suf fering from that distressing complaint bronchitis —are the only ones that can form any idea of it. However, to make the matter short, I have had the best advice to be obtained, both hero and in Cornwall, England, without any beneficial result. When at about the lowest ebb, a friend called ray attention to Mr \\ allis’ 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 1 have taken during half a life-time. Although Mr Wallis told me he couldn’t cure me, yet I have been at work three months in splendid health, and still feel first rate. The only apology I can offer you, is that the hun dreds suffering from the same complaint may get relief as I did.—Yours, etc., Johnson Thomas. Aldred street, Christchurch. (Copy.) Christchurch, Feb. 14th, 1881. To S. Wallis, Esq., Hydropathist. Sir, —I write the following hoping you will publish it for the benefit of the public. Some four years ago my wife was taken suddenly ill. I called in a doctor, who at once pronounced it rheumatic fever. He attended her for a short time, and then gave up the 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 Herbert, Master Butcher. South Town Belt, Christchurch. (Copy.) Oxford Terrace, Christchurch, March 7th, 1881. To Mr Wallis, Hydropathist. Dear Sir,—l send you the following to make any use of you like. Some years ago Mrs Sherlock was under the care of an eminent M.D., suffering from a large fluid tumour internally. Under his care she gradually grew worse, and was at last reduced to a mere skeleton. In this stage three of the leading doctors in Christchurch held a consultation, finally deciding that nothing could be done for her. In this critical state I placed her under your care, when, to the astonish ment of every one that knew her (the doctor included), in two months you com pletely cured her ; and ever since, lam happy to say, she has enjoyed the best of health. Any person desiring further information can either apply to Mrs Sherlock, Durham street, or at my photographic rooms, Oxford terrace. I have the honor to remain, Yours truly, Wji. Sherlock, Photographer. (Copy.) Strickland street, Cashel street 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. Asa last resource I was just about going to the hospital, when I heard of you ; fortunately for me I did not go to that institution, for at that time a young man suffering from the same complaint was admitted there. A seton was put in at the back of the neck. That, with other so called medical treatment, very soon affected his eyesight, so much so that when I saw him he 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. ALUABLE DISCOVERY for the HAIR. A very nicely perfumed Hairdressing, called THE MEXICAN HAIR RE NEWER, now being sold by most Che mists and perfumers througout the coun try, at Gs. Od. 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 oi 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 and, vigor. 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 : ‘ f 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 Renewer 1 sold him, it was restored to and kept its natural color. ” It may be had of any respectable Chemist, Perfumer, or Dealer in toilet articles in the kingdom, at Gs. 6d. per bottle.—Prepared by HENRY C. GALLUP, No. 493, Oxford street, London.



Medical. KEATINGS COUGH LOZENGES. BRONCHITIS, OF PHLEGM. * nixies. These cr any deleterious ideate • can tai.c Their, beneficial nd coi lain. 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 [in cases of, cough and asthma. You are at liberty to state this as my opinion, formed from many years experience. J. Bringloe, M.R.C.S.L., L.S. A;, L.M. Mr. T. Keating, Indian'Medical Service. Dear Sir, -Having tried your Lozenges in India, I have much pleasure in 1 testifying to their beneficial effects in. of, incipient consumption, asthma and bronchial affections. I have prescribed them largely, With : tfre best results. W. B, G, , Apothecary, H.M.S. KEATING’S .COUGH . LOZENGES ; are sold by all Chemists, in tins of various sjzes, each having the words, "Keating’s Cough Lozenges” engraven on the government stkmp. 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 INT ES TINA L 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 FOR CHILDREN CUTTING TEETH. S TE 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. 1 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 Kemptiiorne, Prosser and Co., Auckland. - - , ~ 63 TT/'HO is Mrs. WINSLOW? As this ’ ’ question is frequently asked, we shall simply say that she is a ,lady who for upwards of thirty years has: untireingly devoted her time and talents as, a female physician and nurse, principally among children. She has especially studied'the constitution and wants of this numerous class, and, as a result of this effort and practical knowledge obtained in a lifetime as nurse and physician, she has com pounded a SOOTHING SYRUP for Chil dren. It operates like magic, giving rest and health, and is, moreover, sure to regulate the bowels. In consequence of this article, Mrs. Winslow is becoming world-renouhed 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 1 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 giveii it the benefit of Mrs. Winslow’s Soothing Syrup. Try it mothers, try it now. : — Ladies’ Visitor, New York City; i Conveyances. E. 71 COOKSON, Wills Street, runs the _ MAIL COACH froin Ashburton Railway Station to Green Street, AifOre Forest, and MoUui Somers, every Tuesday and Friday, returning Wednesday and Saturday at 3 n.m THE LONGBEACH COACH ! mHOMAS COTTON wishes to inform I 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 per mile for Saturday return. They are as under— , Longbeach to Ashburton, ordinary 65. , return Bs. Watorton 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.xh.; and returns, leaving the Booking Office, Baldwin’s Central Hotel, each day at 4.30 p. m. ; Post Office, 4.45 p.m. 4o 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 por week. Hoard only, 14s. MEALS AT ALL HOURS. 300 a THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, Price One Penny, AN be obtained from the following Agents, who will receive order* c Intending Subscribers will please fill up form?, which can be obtained from of the above Agents. 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