fflß ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 1882.

Printed and published dail}’, for the Proprietor by William Fisher, of Ashburton, at Th Ashburton Guardian Office West street, Ashburton, Friday, November 17, 18&2,



T. Bollock. T. Bullock, DOTIONEEB, ESTATE GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT. EAST STREET, BAZAAR, BURNETT STREET, OF REMOVAL. 1 ON WEDNESDAY FIRST, 11th in atant, the undersigned WILL REMOVE TEMPORARY OFFICES Barnett street. T. BULLOCK, Auctioneer and Estate Agent, October 9th, 1882. __ I~MPROVED FREEHOLD FARM, of 123 Acres, well watered, FOR SALE by private treaty, situated near the Hinds, -together with; interest in lease of 150 acres 1 rood 25 perches. Improve ments consist of a comfortable Wooden House, of 5 rooms, 4 stalled stable, etc. The freehold is divided into three pad -siocks,and the leasehold into five; one of Hie county water races runs through both properties. There is a growing crop of 78 acres wheat, and 70 acres turnips, which will be sold with the property. This offers a favorable' opportunity to persons desirous of procuring a farm at a low price and liberal terms. . For full particu lars, apply to AND AT THE Ashbttbton. TO m tvttt T Anir



T. BULLOCK, Auctioneer. ALL DOGS found TRESPASSING on my Farm or the Maori Reserve will be DESTROYED. THOMAS BULLOCK, fl2e JOHN CARTER. M o N £ Several Sums ready for investment on approved Freehold Security, at the lowest current rate of interest. Apply to T. BULLOCK. 0 T SHOP in Havelock street. Apply to £ T . T. BULLOCK. FOR SALE—2O acres GRASS LAND, together with a House of six rooms, eitnated only a short distance from the town of Ashburton. For full particulars apply to the undersigned. w •„ T. BULLOCK TO liET.—The CENTRAL BAKERY, together, with shop and dwelling house, near Post office. T. BULLOCK. ~T7K)R SALE —A comfortable COTTAGE JP , of 6 Rooms, together with a Quarter Acte 1 Section; situated at Hampstead, near the Wakanui road, lately in occupation of Mr Wm. Johns. Liberal terms of pay ment will be accepted. T. BULLOCK. Sporting. 1 SHBURTON RACING CLUB, SPRING MEETING, To be held on the RACECOURSE, ASHBURTON, WEDNESDAY and FRIDAY, November 22nd and 24th.



Mr E. G. Wright, M. BLR. ; vice-presidents— Messrs J. Grigg and W. C. Walker; judge—Mr Matthew Stitt; steward*—Messrs 3. BE. Dow ding, H. T. Winder, W. Saunders, E. S. Coster, Tj. E OotsViie, It. Friedlsm der and Dr Ross ; treasurer—Mr C. 0. F‘>oks ; handicappers -Messrs E. G. Griffiths and M. titt ; clerk of the ■ course —Mr E. Saunders ; clerk of the scales—Mr M. Fried! an dor ; starter- Mr J. It. Crawley. First race each day to start at 1 p.m. FIRST DAY. 1. County Hurdle Race (Handicap) of 30 bovb ; over six flights of hurdles, about 3ft 6in high; nomination, 1 sov; acceptance, 1 sov. District horses only. If miles. 2. Maiden Plate, of 40 sovs; weight tor age ; entrance, 3 sovs. If miles. 8. Ashburton Cup (Handicap), of 125 sovs, added to a sweepstake of 5 sovs each for acceptors ; the second horse to receive 15 sovs from the stake ; nomination, 2 sovs ; acceptance, 6 sovs. If miles. 4. Ladies’ Purse, of 30 sovs ; welter weight for age; gentleman riders, who must be members of the A. R. C.; entrance, 2 sovs. District horses only. If miles. 6. Hack Race, of 10 sovs : post entry, 1 bov-'J catch weights. | mile, SECOND DAY. 1. Handicap Hurdle Race of 60 sovs; .; over eight flights of hurdles, about 3ft 6in high ; nomination, 2 sovs ; acceptance, 3-sovs. 2 miles. 2. Racing Club Handicap of 75 sovs, added to a sweepstake of 3 sovs each for acceptors, the second horse to re ceive 10 sovs from the stake; nomina tion, 2 sovs ; acceptance, 4 sovs. If miles. 8. County Plate (Handicap) of 30 sovs; nomination, 1 . sov ; acceptance, 1 sov. District horses only. If miles. 4, Flying Handicap of 50 sovs ; nomina tion, 2 sovs ; acceptance, 2 sovs ; the winner of the Ashburton Cup to cany 71b extra, and of the Ashburton Cup and R*wjing Club Handicap, 101 b - extra, f mile. 6. Consolation Handicap of 20 sovs ; ' nomination, 1 sov; acceptance, 1 sov. 1 mile.



. BULBS AND REGULATIONS. 1. There must be three or more entries for each event or there will be no race. '• ■2. No entry will be received except on the condition that all disputes, claims, hud objections arising out of the racing;' ,-!• shall be decided by the Stewards, or whom they may appoint ; their decision on,all points connected with carrying out ■ the above programme to be final, i i 3. Canterbury Jockey Club racing rules strictly adhered to. 4. A district horse shall mean any ■ horse that.has. been cpmmonly resident in 1 the Ashburton County previous to August ABBB,, and up to the date of the forth- n - who has resided in the said County during the same period. 5. Qualification fee, £2 2s; members of' “ " the A.R.O. free. 7. Acceptances and sweeps to be paid to ' the Secretary not • later than 9 p. ra. on •Thursday, November 16th. . 8. Five per cent, will be deducted from the gross of all moneys payable, in ac cordance with this programme, for ex penses of the course. S. SAUNDERS, •nX7 Secretary,



Hotels FOREST HOTEL. The undersigned having taken the above well-known Hotel, begs to inform his friends and the travelling public gene rally that they will always find every com fort, combined with civility and economy. Wines, Beer, and Spirits of the choicest brands, &c. Good Stabling and Secure Paddocks. JOHN BOWICK, c Proprietor. UEKT Ra L HOTEL. John Beecher Begs to inform the Billiard-playing public that he has now OPENED his fine BILLIARD-ROOM, where they will | find one of Alcock’s celebrated Tables, and a Marker always “ on the spot.” Billiards, Pool, and Pyramids. More Loose Box accommodation has been erected for Racehorses and Entires. JOHN BEECHER, Central Hotel, Wakanui Road, Ashburton. au 26 HE GLASGOW PIE HOUSE, Comer of Dowling and Princes streets, “ Dunedin, J. DONALDSON, Proprietor. Has opened a place in connection with the above, which he has christened “ THE BODEGA,” and can promise to supply his friends with a better Glass of Wine or Beer, direct from the cask in a cool cellar, than they can obtain anywhere in the city. Dowling Street. Princes street. “ THE BODEGA.” au 17 The shades, Hereford street. W. H. PORTER Begs to announce that he has entirely Rebuilt the Shades, and in soliciting the patronage of his friends, and the public aenerally, is determined that the prestige attaching to the old house for the excel lence of its wines, spirits, liqueurs, and ales, shall be fully maintained. Especial attention has been paid to the Cuisine,. the resources of the kitchen being very complete. One of the Largest Ranges procurable, and a Grill of corresponding size, has been fitted therein.



The services of one of the best chefs has been secured, so that the LUNCHEONS at the Shades are second to none in the colony. Gentlemen whose business avocations necessitate luncheon in the city are respect fully solicited to patronise this establish ment. N,B.—The Grill is in full swing to-day. ... 527 Boarding Houses, &c. Panama house (late A f,tee’s), Tancred street Ashburton. The undersigned begs to inform the pubic that he has REMOVE/) from the Prince 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 -BOOM, ’ * S. LUCAS, Proprietor. RINCE ALBERT BOARDING HOUSE.



In consequence ot insufficient accom modation at the Echo Dining Rooms, the proprietor has taken the PRINCE ALBERT BOARDING HOUSE, where a good table w always be kept. Meals la 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 — Charles Truckle, Prince Albert Boarding House, Wills street, near the Railway Station. ' 944 Triangle boarding house (Late Cotton a). The undersigned w.-shes to intimate that he has taken the above Boarding House, where Travellers and o;hers in want of GOOD ACCOMMODATION will receive EVERY ATTENTION. Reasonable Rates. Meals at all Hours. D. STEWART, lau Proprietor. t Business Notices. Craighead and Co., mAILORS AND CLOTHIERS.



In again 'returning our sincere thanks to our many friends and patrons for the very liberal support which has been ac 'corded to us since we commenced busi ness in Ashburton, wo have much pleasure in announcing that our arrangements for the coming season are "o\v complete. We have just been favored with several consignments of the be<?t materials which can be obtained COLONIAL and EUROPEAN including Fancy Coat ings, Serges, Bedford Cords, and Tweeds of every description. , Our method of Cutting and Fitting being based on the most advanced ideas known to the Cutting Profession, com bined with ideas of our own. which are not generally known, a PERFECT FIT can always be relied on. Where any ab normal peculiarity exists it can easily be concealed, and when the figure is perfect it will, by our method be shown to the best advantage.. Prices moderate, as usual. CRAIGHEAD & CO., TAILORS & CLOTHIERS, Tancred street, 250 HAYING purchased Messrs T, R. Hodder and Co. ’s STOCK OF IRONMONGERY, GLASSWARE, EARTHENWARE, AND GROCERIES, I will continue the business in the same premises, SAUNDERS’ BUILDINGS, and by keeping the very beat quality of Goods, and selling at the very Lowest possible Price, everyone wall find it to their.advantage to deal with me. '-" : N6w Landed, a lino of Strong and Well - flavored TEAS, which will be sold at 19a (guaran teed). Tea by the lb, 2s, 2s t 6d, and 3s. There has never been anything like the 3s Tea in Ashburton before. , I bought the Ironmongery, Glassware, etc., at a large discount under Cost Price, And will, give my Customers the advan tage, -Orders left at the Shop will be delivered with despatch, and Families leaving their address will be waited upon > regu larly. Prime BUTTER and FRESH EGGS fought in any quantities. Bobert Alcorn. ■! u.- . a 1 • 689 d



Business Notices. TO LIVERY STABLEKEEPERS, CONTRACTORS, FARMERS, AND OTHER OWNERS OF HORSES, CATTLE, &c. I Beg to call attention to my stock of VETERINARY MEDICINES, All of which are well-known by those who use them to bo most Valuable Prepara tions. ABSORBENT BLISTER.—Far supe rior to the imported blister. Being always freshly made it never fails to blister properly, and never blemishes. COLIC DRINK FOR GRIPES.—A relief is given by this medicine in ten minutes, and a second dose is rarely necessary. A bottle of this in the house may save the life of a valuable animal. PHYSIC BALLS.—Kept prepared in four different sizes. The ingre dients in these balls are tho roughly dissolved in a steam jacketed bath ; they act much quicker than those prepared from ‘crude materials; never gripe, and will keep good for years. | CONDITION POWDERS.—These are of two kinds : one for getting into sound hard working condi tion, and acting on the kidneys, skin, and coat, and the other for putting on beef for show or sale. WORM POWDERS.—WiII destroy and expel the various kinds of worms which infest horses. DRIFFIELD WHITE OILS.—For sore shoulders, harness galls, &c. Will quickly Imal any wound, no matter how severe. CLEANING DRINK.—For cows after calving. Special medicines prepared and sent to any part of the district on receipt of full particulars of the case, and advice given as to general treatment of horses, cattle, sheep, and dogs. I have a quantity of veterinary surgical instruments such as can be used by anyone accustomed to farm work ; and these I lend out to my customers requiring any one of them. Having acted for some time as assistant to Francis Cupiss, M. R.C.V.S. (proprietor of the well-known Cupiss’s Constitution Balls), Norfolk, England, my experience is Practical as well as Theoretical. J. M. Cambridge, CHEMIST, ASHBUIITON. Sl2



rjIHE KING IS DYEING. First Order of Merit and Silver Medal International Exhibition. G. KING begs to inform the public of Ashburton that he has appointed Messrs AND RE WES BROS, as SOLE AGENTS for this district. Ladies and Gentlemen can have their Clothes Dyed to look new, at a reasonable price, by leaving them with Andrewes Bros. They will be returned in a week. Damask Curtains, Table Covers, French Merinos, Silks, Ribbons, Velvets, Lace, and Feathers Dyed or Cleaned. Kid Gloves Cleaned. G. KING, 98 Madras Street, Christchurch. il 18 Apricot marmalade, Crosse and Blackwell, in glass camp kettles, 2s each, fresh from Soho square Indian packets, in lead, of pure Assam tea, wonderfully strong, 2s 4d per lb Dunedin oatmeal, Somerville’s, a fresh supply, in splendid condition, 4s 6d per ba g Elegant Japanese canisters, containing 61b of very line Souchong, 16s English pickles, 8d per bottle Raspberry vinegar, English, 1s bottles Mushroom catsup, large bottles, la Reduced Prices. Mild-cured haras, per 7-d per lb Wheat for fowls, per 3s 9d bushel Silk-dressed flour, 501 b, 6s 3d ; 251 b, 3s 4d Good rice for chickens, 71b, la 4d New Jams, Old per tin Dunedin iscuits, fresh, 3d per lb Hops, best qua'ity, 2s per lb Kerosene, 8s Od, 9s 6d, and 10s 6d per tin at E W G O O D S'



riiomas Taylor's. Patent dressed kitchen fruit, washed and dried by machinery— Currants, 6d and Gid per lb Raisins, Gd and 8d Sultanas, 7d The cleanest fruit in New Zealand Maize meal, 3d per lb Haricot beans, 3d Egyptian lentils, 3d per lb German lentils, Gd per lb An 111 b box of the best Tea imported, Assam and Lapsang Souchong, 28s An 111 b box of new season’s tea, 20s. Compare this with the 25s box of other houses. Pure lime juice, quarts, Is 9d. Certified by the Board of Trade Lime juice cordial, Is 9d Captain White’s Oriental pickles, 2s 3d Calves’ foot jelly, quarts, O, and 8., 3s Gd 88 Colombo St. Bi st black or mixed tea, 2s lOd Indian and China mixture, 2s per lb. Family Congou, strong, fine flavored IsGd Lucca oil, quarts, 2s 3d Bloater or anchovy paste, C. and 8., Is 3d White crystallised sugar, 3id, 4d, and 4id per lb Dried apples, 7d per lb 128 Lower High St. Self-raising flour, Is packets, 3s bags Rich pound cakes, 9d Mixed wine biscuits, 9d per lb Loose baking powder, Is per lb Keillor’s marmalade, 9d per tin Black lead, lOd per dozen Blacking, 7d per dozen Best starch, 5d per lb Carb. soda, Gd 89 Manchester St.



Irish moss, Is 2d and 2s per bottlo Linseed meal, 8d per lb Fly papers, 9d per doz Safety matches, Bryant and May’s 101 per doz Fire kindlers, 4|d per doz Nestle’a milk, 10id per tin Sago, 4d per lb Tapioca, sd, 71b for 2s Gd &c., &c., &c. Triangle (LATE DEVON FORT’S), CHRISTCHURCH. ANTED KNOWN. That BONBDU3T, specially prepared for drilling with carrots, mangolds, etc., can bo obtained from the undersigned. F. MAYO, Hampstead Bone Mills.



Business Notices MR THOMAS MUTTER BEGS to announce that, having sold his General Store Business, ho has NOW OPENED IN THE SADDLE BY LINE. Mr T. M.’s 24 years experience in that lino is a sufficient guarantee that all work entrusted to him will be executed in a workmanlike manner. Workmen sent out. Christchurch Prices Guaranteed. MR THOS. METIER, Mackay street. 180 South Rakaia. James Heseltine (Late Thomas Dudson), SADDLER, Burnett street, begs to announce that he has bought the business lately carried on by T. Dudson, and that he is prepaind to supply Saddlery and execute all Repairs at exceptionally low rates. J. H. also begs to state that he is still carrying on his Tin wald business, where his numerous friends and customers may depend on their orders being carried out as her tofore. J. Heseltine, Ash burton and Tinwald. b 8



Agricultural machine shop, Ashbuhton. C. Kay, ENGINEER, MILLWRIGHT, REAPER AND BINDER EXPERT. The M'Cormick, Doering, Osborne, Harvester King, and Wood’s Machines Repaired and Adjusted in Town or Country. Canvas Elevators fitted to Wood’s and Harvester King. Wire and Oil of the best brands. Engines, Combines, Pumps, &c., Re paired at very reasonable terms. All work guaranteed. Practical Sewing Machinist. Estimates given. C. RAY, Opposite Central Hotel, W akantji Rd. Authorised AGENT for SCOTT BROS.’ celebrated Leamington Cooking •Ranges, Excelsior Windmills, Tomb Rail ings, and other Castings. Price Lists on Application. 83 ALL WHO INTEND BUILDING, Are invited to CALL at the YARDS OF J. T. BROWN, TIMBER AND COAL MERCHANT, Where they can be fully supplied with everything they require in TIMBER of all kinds, and every other trade line at Lowest Current Rates. SPECIAL LINES LANDING. FENCING WIRE, IRON, CEMENT. American Dressed Shelving, and other Timber, large assortment. Special at tion to Country Orders, and shipped direct from siding. J. T. BROWN, Office ; Tuam street. Wholesale Depot: Railway Siding and Sawmill, South Belt, Christchurch. 1119



OTICE TO FARMERS. THE EUROPEAN AND AUSTRALASIAN Labor Agency Has now become the favorite means of PROCURING FARM HANDS Of all descriptions. Skilled Laborers or Ordinary Hands can bo obtained at the Shortest Notice. The success of this institution is no doubt due to the fact that the Manager’s time is not taken up with House or any other business, and he is able to devote all his energies in the interest of his employers. The Office is situated in LICHFIELD STRKKT, CHRISTO nunc I (Next to . Reece, Ironmongers, he Signboard can be easily seen from Colombo street. s!6



PHOTOGRAPHY. —Portraits are now being taken by the New Instan taneous Gelatine Emulsion Process at HENRY’S PORTRAIT ROOMS, Saun ders’ Buildings, East Street, Ashburton. OTICE OP REMOVAL. The Undersigned takes this opportunity of thanking his numerous patrons and the public generally for the liberal share of support accorded to him during the past, and intimates that he has REMOVED from Saunders’ Buildings to PROSPECT BUILDINGS, East street (next Mr Murray’s, watch maker), and hopes, by still continuing to keep a good article, to be favored with a fair share of public support. J. RANGER, Prospect Buildings, East street. 529 Summer Fashions. T HAVE now Opened up 40 Cases of NEW GOODS for the season, im ported direct from the Home Markets. 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 line 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 ton pency to disease. Hundreds of subtle maladies are floating around us ready to attack wherever there is a weak point. We may escape many h 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 : JAMF° EPPS AND CO., HOMO.J/AXHIC CHEMIST. LONDON. ALSO. EPPS, CHOCOLATE ESSENCE FOR AIITURNOON US.



Business Notices. TTEW TINWALD STORE, j3| Opposite the Railway Shed. Opened June 18, 1881. Biggs and Eeid, PROPRIETORS. B, and R. begs to inform their Farming friends anti the public generally, that they have opened a GENERAL STORE, In Jones and Bradshaw’s old premises, opposite the Railway Shed, Tinwald, and solicit a share of the general patron age. CHEAP TEAS! TEAS! TEAS 1 Of the Best Blonds. SUGARS! SUGARS !! SUGARS ! ! At remarkably Low Prices. CLOTHING ! CLOTHING!! CLOTHING ! !! And HARDWARE ! HARDWARE !! HARDWARE ! ! ! At Prices not to be rubbed out. B. and R. 's Cart is now running daily in the outlying districts. BIGGS AND REID. 50c



O T I C E TO Dairymen & others. The undersigned is now prepared to PURCHASE CORN-FED PIGS In any quantities, at Current Rates at his Curing Cellar, WILLS STREET, ASHBURTON, Close to the Railway Station. CHAS. W. GREEN. May 4, 1882. 402 e



The Ideal Cooking Stove, The New Patent Improved AMERICAN STOVE has NO DEFECTS. IT WILL BAKE EVENLY. BROIL PERFECTLY. COOK SATISFACTORILY AND PLEASES EVERYBODY. IT SAVES TWENTY TIMES ITS COST IN FULL. We are constantly receiving testimonials in praise of this great Fuel Economiser. TESTIMONIALS. A bank director writes : “ The stove has given great satisfaction. It is effective, economical, and clean, and would, I feel certain, if better known, get into universal use.” A solicitor writes : “ The stove you supplied me with suits us admirably. It is in every respect a good and convenient one.” From a clergyman : “ t herewith send cheque in payment of cooking stove, which surpasses by far in every respect all the stoves used in my house in a somewhat lengthened experi ence in housekeeping. ” From the proprietors of a large ladies’ school : “ The stove has been in constant use, and gives great satisfaction, combining economy in the consumption of fuel with efficiency in cooking for a great number of persons.” The originals ftf above testimonials and many others of the like effect may be seen at our office. We warrant our stoves to give complete satisfaction. Send for a price list. Inspection invited. LONG AND CO., WHOLESALE AND RETAIL IRON MONGERS. 101, Elizabeth stkeet, Meleouene. WOOD AND COAL. AGENTS WANTED.



gE WING MACHINES. THE NEW ROTARY ACTION Wheeler & Wilson’s STRAIGHT NEEDLE SEWING MACHINES. FOR FAMILIES. FOR FAMILIES, FOR TAILORING. FOR TAILORING. FOR LKATHERWORK. FOR LEATHER WORK. THE NEW MACHINES are designed on a now principle. They have all the best points of the leading Sewing Machines without their defects. The New' Machines have neither COG WHEELS nor SHUTTLES, and are not liable to get out of order. They are unequalled for Quality and Quantity of WORK, DURABILITY, QUICKNESS, AND SPEED. Extract from the Jury Report on Sewing Machines, Melbourne Exhibition : “ The Premier Place was awarded to a NEW WHEELER AND WILSON MACHINE, which performed the feat of sewing together all the parts of a pair of moleskin trousers in nine (9) minutes, doing its work smoothly and well. ” DO NOT BE MISLED. Inspect the Now Machines, and be convinced of their great superiority. TIME PAYMENTS On tub Most Liberal Scale. ORR AND CO., DISTRICT AGENTS. jQOOTOR ERNEST LOW’S Cherry Pectoral, An invaluable Medicine in all the stages of Consumption, and not to be surpassed in efficacy for Coughs, Bronchitis, Asthma, Hoarseness, Loss of Voice, Difficulty of Breathing, Influenza, Spasmodic Croup, Hooping Cough, and all affections of the Throat, Bronchiee, and Lungs. Prepared only by H. N. CITRON, Chemist, Akakoa, New Zealand. Sole Agent for Ashburton: ■CHARLES NEATE, Chemist. au7



Medical. J>o WELL’S BALSAM of ANISEED ~~ BALSAM oT ANISEE!». U WELL’S BALSAM of ANISEED. Ti 1 XTIiAORDINARY TE S TIM 0 - NIALS. T3OWELT7S BALSAM of ANISEED Due de Montabor writes : | ‘ ‘ Chateau de Montabor, Aveyron. Sir, —Having suffered for some time from an obstinate cough, accompanied with fever, continuous head-aches, and sleepless nights, I resolved after having vainly tried several other medicines, to have recourse to your BALSAM of ANISEED. I cannot sir, the desire of making you acquainted with the really marvelous results which I derived from it. From the first dose I felt great relief, the bad symptoms grew feebler, the irritation of the throat was calming down, and I recovered the sleep which had nearly left me. The third dose delivered me completely, and I am now completely restored to health. Receive, sir, with the expression of my gratitude the assurance of my distinguished sentiments.



DUG DE MONTABOR HEK MAJESTY S GUN BOAT NETLEY. Dear Sir, — Having had a most distressing and severe cough, which caused me many sleepless nights and restless days, I was recommended by his LORDSHIP the EARL of CAITHNESS to try your moat invaluable Balsam of Aniseed, and I can assure you, with the first dose, I found immediate relief, even without having to suspend my various duties ] and the first small bottle com pletely cured mo, therefore I have the greatest confidence in fully recommend ing it to the million. Signed, VV. LINZELL, H.M.G.B/NETLEY. SK for POWELL’S BALSAM o SOLD by CHEMISTS and STORE KEEPERS. Observe the Trade Mark, “Lion, Net, and Mouse.” I7OR COUGHS, BRONCHITIS, IN JL FLUENZA, COLDS, &c. UOR COUGHS, BRONCHITIS, "iN r FLUENZA, COLDS, &c, POWELL’S BALSAM of ANISEED.— The effects of one teaspoonful taken in a little water before going to bed is extraordinary. No family should be without it in the winter. Sold by Chemists and Medicine Vendors throughout the World, is and 2s 3d per per bottle; a great saving in taking family bottles, ns each. Established over 50 years. Prepared only by THOMAS POWELL, Black!rir.rs Road, London. Wick, Scotland. ANISEED



O WELL’S BALSAM of ANISEED “ Sir, —I have for a 'ong time suffered from a severe cough and toed ?.U manner of retned'es. Dr. Liberecht pdvised T) 0 WELL’S BALSAM of ANISEED; it cured me after a few days. You are at liberty to use this letter in hopes that others may benefit by it. — ■ I am, Sir, Yours. &c., ALBERT COUNT POTOCKI.” OWELL’S BALSAM OF ANISEED WILL LOOSEN the PHLEGM imme diately.—The Dean of Westminster’s Verger writes: “I was advised to try the Balsam of Aniseed; I did, and have found great relief. It is most comforting in allaying irritation and giving strength to the voice,” Lionel Brough, Esq., the eminent actor, writes : I think it an invaluable medicine for members of my profession, and have always recommended it to my brother and sister artistes.” 'T'RULY an EXTRAORDINARY EX -1 PECTORaNT,— Mr. Edward M. Ullett, of Bury, Hunts., writes to Messrs. Palmer & Son, Ramsay ;—“ Having been : n the habit of using Powell’s Balsam of An’seed for a great number of years, I have great pleasure in bear ing testimony to its incomparable effects as an expectorant. I always find a single dose gives immediate relief, and a small bottle effects a perfect cure.” Wholesale Agents in the Australian and New Zealand Co'on'es -Elliot Brothers; Eyers & Solomon Felton, Grimwalde, & Co. ; P. and S. Falk, Faulding & Co. , Rocke, Tompsit, & Co. ; Rosenthall & Co.; Kempthorne, Prosser, & Co. ; S. Hofeenung & Co.; Hemmons, Laws, A Co. ; Berkley, Taylor, & Co. ; and all other wholesale houses. Proprietor— Thomas Powell, Blackfriars Road London. £NO'3 FRUIT SALT THE PHYSICAL BASIS OF LIFE GOOD FOOD.



How to enjoy good food that would other wise cause Bilious headache, disordered Stomach, Poisoned Blood, &c.—use ENO’fe FRUIT SALT. A NATURAL APERIENT. ENO’S FRUIT SALT, when taken with water, acts as a natural aperient, its simple but natural action removes all impurities, thus preserving and restoring health. If its great value in keep ing the body in health were universally known, no fam should be without it. F7AGGED, WEARV, AND WORN r' OUT ! 1 1 Anyone whose duties require them to under go menial or unnatural excitement or strain— UNO’S FRUIT SALT is the best known remedy. It acts like a charm. It allays ner vous excitement, depression, and tlie injurious effects of stimulants and too rhh food. Its power iii aiding the digestion is most striking. It also restores the nervous system to its proper condition (by natural means). Use ENO’S FRUIT SALT. You cannot overstate its great value in keeping the blood pure and free from disease. Every travelling trunk and HOUSEHOLD in the world ought to contain a Bottle ol ENO’S FRUIT SALT, prepared from Sound, Ripe Fruit, as a Health giving, Cooling, Sparkling, and Invigorating Beverage for any Season. It is the best Pre ventive and Cure for Biliousness, Sick Head ache, Skin Eruptions, Impure Blocd, Fevers, Pimples on the Face, Giddiness Feverishness, Menta Depression, Want of Appetite, Sour ness of Stomach, Constipation, Vomiting, Thirst, &c., and to remove the effects of errors in Ealing and Drinking.



ENO’S FRUIT SALT.— From the Rev. Dr Hurst, Vicar of Collorly :—“X have used your Fruit Salt for many years, and have verified your statements. The thanks of the public are due to you for your unceasing efforts to relieve suffering humanity. Long may you live to be a blessing to the world.” jTj'NO’S FRUIT SALT. “After suffering -Lv for nearly two and a half years from severe headache and disordered stomach, and after trying almost everything and spending much money without unding any benefit, I w.ts recommended by a friend to try ENO’S ■FRUIT SALT, and before I iiad finish I one bottle I found it doing me a great deal of good, and now I am restored to my usual health; and others I know that have tried it have not enjoyed such good health for years. —-Yours most truly, Robert llii.mi'Hrkys, Post Office, Barrasford. ’ I ENO versus STIMULANTS. —An n sufficient amount of exercise frequently deranges the liver. ENO’S FRUIT SALT is peculiarly adapted for any constitutional weak ness of the liver. A world of woes is avoided by those who keep and use ENO’S FRUIT SALT. —“All our customers for Eno’s Salt would not be without it upon any consideration, they having received so much benefit from it. — Wood Brothers, Chemists, Jersey, 1578.” .iSENTS for New Zealand, MESSRS. KEMBTHORNE, PROSSER AND CO.



Medical. IMPORTANT to all afflicted -with Ulcers, Scurvy, Sores, or Wounds of any descript on. YATES’ PATENT BRITISH HERBOINTMENTS,prepared only by Mrs Burns (daughter of t' r ate Mr Yates), Christchurch. War ranted to cure Burns, Scalds, Cuts, or Wounds of any kind, etc., of ever so long standing. Red Ointment, a certain cure for Ulcers ; Green Ointment, a certain cure for Scrofula or King’s Evil; White Ointment, a certain cure for Swellings or Inflammation in any part of the body or limbs, Lumps in the Throat, Sore Nip ples, Gathered Breasts, etc. Directions for use—Spread the Red and Green Oint- | ments lightly on linen rag no bigger than the wound ; the White Ointment is to be rubbed by the hand over the part affected. Also, YATES’ PURIFYING DROPS for Gravel or Pains in the Loins ; dose for Gravel, from 20 to 30 drops in a table spoonful of cold water at bedtime. The Ointments are sold in pots at 2s 9d each, and the Drops the same price, 2s 9d per bottle. These Ointments and Drops have effected astonishing cures in New Zealand. Names and addresses of over 50 persons cured, some of diseases of 30 years standing, may be obtained by applying to Mrs BURNS, at the above address. Agents for Ashburton — Andrewes Bros. 9o



tA < 03 PS O ° H WS Qu H g 3 °2 i'H Cfl -t d oO £Q w p 4 TH E Marvellous i Remedy for HOARSENESS, COUGHS, COLDS, BRONCHITIS CONSUMPTION, AND Chest Diseases. General Agents for New Zealand— KEMPTHORNE, PROSSER, A CO. 696 e w "W & oO -H? S O2 !> t> HtS o w 9. to £> CO p STEEDMAN’S SOOTHING POWDER FOR CHILDREN CUTTING TEETH. CAUTION TO PURCHASERS The value of this well-known Family Medi. cine has been largely tested in all parts of the world, and by all grades of society, for upwards of FIFTY YEARS. Its well-earned exten sive sale has induced SPURIOUS IMITA TIONS, some of which in OUTWARD APPEA.RANC E so closely resemble the orl ginal as to have deceived many purchasers. The proprietor therefore feels it due to th public to give a special caution against the us of SUCH IMITATIONS. Purchasers are therefore requested careful!, to observe the four following distinctive characteristics, without which none ar genuine : Ist—ln every case k the words JOHN STEEDMAN, CHEMIST, WALWORTH, SURREY, are engraved on the Governmen Stamp affix, to each packet. and—Eacn Single Powder has directions fo: the dose, and the words, JOHN STEEDMAN Chemist, Walworth, Surrey, printed thereon. 3rd —The name, Steedraan, is always spel with two EE’s. 4th —The manufacture is carried on solel\ at Walworth, Surrey. Sold in Packets by all Chemists ana Medi cine Vendors. Sold by Kempthokn , Prosser and Co. Auckland. Keating’s Powder. Keating’s Powder. Keating’s Powder. Keating’s Powder. Kills Bugs. Fleas, Moths, Beetles. This Powder is quite harmless to ANIMAL LIFE, but is undvailed in destroy ing fleas, bugs, cockroaches beetles, moths in furs, and every other species of insect. Sports men will find this invaluable for destroy ing fleas in their dogs, as also ladies for their pel dogs.



THIS ARTICLE has found so GREAT a SALE that it has tempted others to vend a so called article in im'trtion. The PUBLIC are CAUTIONED that the tins of the genume powder bear the autograph of THOMAS KEATING. Sold in tins only. Keating’s Worm Tablets. Keating’s Worm Tablets. Keating’s Worm Tablets A PURELY VEGETABLE SWEETMEAT, both in appearance and taste, furnishing a most agreeable method of administering the only certain remedy for INTESTINAL or THREAD WORMS. It is a perfectly safe and mild preparation, and is especially adapted for children. Sold in tins by all Chemists and Druggists. Proprietor, TITOS. IT EATING, Loudon Barristers, Solicitors, &c. C. W. Purnell, AND SOLICITOR, EAST STREET. 4 5e George Swann, JgARRISTER AND SOLICITOR, Hereford street, Christohctrch:. Conveyances. r ONGBEAOH ROYAL MAIL jU COACH Leaves Longbeach for Ashburton daily (Sundaysexcepted) at 7.30 a.m., Waterton 8.10 a. in., Ashton 8.25 a.m., Wheatstoir. 8.45 a.m., arriving at Ashburton in tim. for the 10.24 express from Ohristohurc'i to Timaru. The coach leaves Shearman a Somerset Hotel, Ashburton, at 4.53 p.m., arriving at Longbeach at 7.3>) p. m. Parcels or orders left at any of the above places wiU receive strict attention Fares—Through single fares,’ 5s ; return same day, Bs.



427 c W. E. BOND, Proprietor, Longbeaoh. rpiNWALD AND MOUNT SOMERS X RAILWAY. MOUNT SOMERS AND ANAMA ROYAA MAIL COACH. This Coach leaves Hood’s Hotel, Mount Somers, for Anama Railway Station, at 7.30 a.m. and 5.35 p. :n. every Tuesday and Saturday; returning to Mount Somers on the arrival of each train. Parcels and Luggage punctually attended to. Single fares,-?a ; return, 3s. 4n JOHN HOOD; TO PASSENGERS. The Coach to Oracroft will be DIS CONTINUED until farther notice, on account of bad roads, and the Mail w be carried on a pack-horse. O T 10 E 277 e A. JACKSON, Proprietor. HE GUARDIAN is on 'every Tea Table in Ashburton.



TO STAND THIS SEASON, at Messrs Matson, Cox, and Co.’s Premises, West street, Ashburton, the IMPORTED AMERICAN TROTTING STALLION, Oakgrove. OAKGROVE is a bay horse with black points, rising fivo years, by Irvington out of Lady Venture, by Belmont. Irvington by Rysdyk’s Hambletonian out of Imo gene, by Seely’s American Star." Rya dyk’s Hambletonian was one of the best horses that ever stood in America, his service being 500 dollars. Terms—£7 7s for one mare, £6 6s each for two mares, £5 5s each for three or more mares.; payable by acceptance, due on January Ist, 1883. Groomage fee of 5s per mare, payable on first service. For further particulars apply on the premises. MATSON, COX, & CO. That unequalled and favo- RITE THOROUGHBRED SIRE Tribune, By 11 Traducer,” dam “ Azucena,” Will Travel his accustomed route this Season. The excellence of “ Tribune's stock induced Mr Herring to purchase him for the Alford Estate Company. Well-sheltered Paddocks, with abund ance of Grass and Water, will be set apart for Brood Mares during the season. For terms, etc., apply at Muir’s Reposi tory, or Groom in Charge. Alford, Oct. 4, 1882. __os If THE PURE-BRED CLYDESDALE ENTIRE Strathmore, Will Travel this Season in the ASHBURTON, An i Surrounding Districts. For particulars see Cards. R. EDGWORTH, ; Owner. Ashburton, Oct. 5,1882. 5o



rp HE DRAUGHT STALLION 1 Drayman Will shortly arrive in Ashburton, and will Travel North and South of Ashburton and Ashburton Forks. Drayman will be at M‘Rae’a Stables every Saturday. “ Drayman ” is a dapple brown, rising six years, has heavy bone, and is His sire was “ Young Prince of Wales,’ and is owned by S. B. Sutton. For in* formation and particulars apply to GILBERT EOOLES, 02 In charge. rpiO STAND THIS SEASON, 1832 The pure Clydesdale Stallion, 1 ' Dundee (46). I Dundee is a beautiful bay, & years old; bred by Mr Robert Wilkin, Christchurch, Sire Prince Charlie (4) (imported); dam Charlotte, by Lord Haddo (imported); 2nd dam Bess, by Cromwell (imported). ;!>i Dundee will stand at Maronan Station, and travel between Maronan and Grbve Farm and surroundidg districts. TeßMS—£3 5s each ; .guaranteed, £44s. Groomage Fee, ss. ; Every care taken, but no responsibility. The above figures refer to Draught Stud Book for New Zealand. 120 rjio WILKIN & CARTER, Grove Farm, Tinwald. TRAVEL THIS SEASON IN ASHBURTON ' And surrounding District, THE CLYDESDALE HORSE Pretender 0 ;



PEDIGREE ; o} Pretender is a dark bay with points, rising eight years old, With gdod bone and substance; stands bahds high, splendid .temper, good action, and a qu’et worker. i' Pretender is by Prince Charlie (im ported from Scotland by JVtr W. Boag), out of Maggie by King Fergus (imported from Scotland by Mr David lanes). Maggie’s dam imported from Tasmania. Pretender gained second prize in the Northern Show as a two-year-old in 1876. Ho also took second prize in 1878. . Terms—£2, payable on Ist January, 1883, and 5s groomage.- Groomage ,>fea payable on first service. Will be in Ashburton every SATUR DAY. WM. H. JOHNS, 4 o Trevorton. rjlO STAND THIS SEASON—IBB2 """THE CLYDESDALE STALLION bonny Scotland; _____ BONNY SCOTLAND is a dark brbyn, rising five years old, stands 16£ hands, with good bone and substance ; splendid temper, good action, and very quiet. Bred by Thomas Pashby, Esq., Kaiapoi. Sira —Sir Walter Scott (imported), dam Bonny by Sir Colin Campbell. Bonny Scotland will Travel the Water ton, Wakanui, and Ashburton Forks dis tricts. Terms for Season, £3 3s. Groomage fee,



Every care taken, but no responsibility. For further particulars, apply to the s 23 GROJM IN CHARGE. jgOXING ! BOXING !! BOXING !!! DAN LEA, Champion Light Weight of New Zealand, and ex Champion of England, has commenced giving Lessons in the Noble Art of Self Defence, in Mr Hill’s Sample Booms, back of Somerset Hotel every TUESDAY and FRIDAY Nights, from 7.30 to 10 o’clock, for Pupils only. Private Class Lessons, £1 per month. * ■ N.B.—The rooms will be thrown open every SATURDAY Night, for Public BOXING, under the superintendence of Dan himself. All written communica tions to be addressed to Somerset Hotel. 9o