IHB ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 21, 18«2.

Printed and published daily, for the Froprieto by William Fisher, of Ashburton, at Ts Ashburton Guardian Printing OS West street, Ashburton, Thursday, December 2 1. 188 s,



Public. Companies. ... ZEALAND LOAN * MER CANTILE AGENCY COMPANY (LIMITED). Capital, £3,000,000. Reserve, £200,000. Makes LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES on Freeholds, on Stations and Stock, and on growing clips of Wool, RECEIVES CONSIGNMENTS of Wool, Grain, Tallow, Leather, Hides, Skins, etc., for sale in New Zealand, Aus tralian, and London Markets. UNDERTAKES INDENTS of British, Continental, East Indian, and Ameri can goods, and Commissions in all branches of Mercantile Business. Supplies WOOL PACKS and CORN SACKS, at Lowest Current Rates. AGENTS IN CANTERBURY FOR— Ruaton Proctor and Co. : s celebrated Com bined Threshing Machines and Engines, acknowledged to be the Best Machines imported into New Zealand. Felton and Guilleaume’s Patent Galvan ised Steel-barb Fencing Wire. Candy’s Patent Cotton Belting. Maldon Island Guano. Further particulars on application at the Company’s Offices, Christchurch or Ash burton. IRTH BRITISH AND MERCAN TILE INSURANCE COMPANY. JOHN COOKE, Manager, Christchurch. GEO. WILKIN, nlO Agent, Ashburton.



Business Notices. GOODS ! NEW GOODS ! Friedlander Bros. Wish to draw the attention of the public to their CASH PRICES for I NEW FRUIT AND GENERAL GROCERIES. New Currants, 6d per lb , New Eleme Raisins, 7d per lb New Sultanas, 81 per lb .Mixed Peel, la 6J per lb Figs, per 21b box, Is Good Family Teas, 2s and 2 s 6d per lb . Best Black or Mixed Tea, 2s 9d per lb White Sugar, 4£d per lb Best White Crystals, 5d per lb— Ojd reduction by the mat



Established 1809. Subscribed Capital Fire Fund Life Fund Premiums for 1880 £2,000,000 1,201,243 3,380,107 951,173 Ashburton Agency: POYNTZ AND CO., East street. 774 c 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 BO WICK, Proprietor. A' SHBURTON HOTEL. THOS. ORPHIN Begs to intimate to the travelling public that he has taken over the above Hotel, which he has entirely re- ecorated and re furnished. The table is replete with every delicacy of the season, and the Wines and Spirits are all guaranteed to be of the very best brands. : ‘ T.O. invites his friends and customers to judge for themselves by giving him a call.



THO 3. ORPHIN, Ashburton Hotel, near the Bridge. 3Ad N.B.—Stabling free. THE GLASGOW PIE HOUSE, Corner of Dowling and Princes streets, iIUNEDIN, J. DONALDSON, Proprietor. Has opened a place in connection with the above, which he has christened “THE BODEGA,” and can promise to supply his fiends 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. T H E S H A. D E >S,t 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 generally, 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. PRINCE 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—Chables Truckle, Prince Albert Boarding House, Wilis street, near the Railway Station.



A N A M A HOUSE (late a btee’b), Tancked btebet Ashbtthton. The undersigned begs to inform the pubic that he has REMOVE/) from the frinco 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. Goon Bath boom. General store Mount Sombbb., W. BL PUDDICOMBB and CO., vJwjyiry* resolved to CONTINUE BUSI NESS in the above, Store, take this oppor tunity of thanking their numerous friends and customers for the liberal support ac ( corded to them since commencing business as general storekeepers in Mount Somers, and also to assure them that they have just BOUGHT a SPLENDID STOCK in all the LEADING LINES, which will be sold at LOWEST SALE PRICES. Having a Large and Varied. Stock, your , continued support is respectfully solicited.- ‘w. a PUDDJGOMBE & 00. , ‘iZ M O U N T SOME R S. S. LUCAS, Proprietor. jl 10



Coffees of the best brands—loose, or in 1,2, 4,7, and 141 b tins —ls 6d, Is Bd, and Is lOi Fresh Print Butter, 6d per lb All other Groceries equally good value. DRAPERY. We are just opening (in addition to our well-selected stock) 18 cases of General Drapery, ex Horsa and Soukar, im ported direct from the manufacturers, which will be sold REMARKABLY CHEAP, to make room for coming shipments. Our CLOTHING and OUTFITTING DEPARTMENT is now replete with most fashionable and serviceable goods, and we have an excellent stock of superior English and Colonial BOOTS and SHOES.



Our DRESSMAKING and MANTLE DEPARTMENT is under the manage ment of a first-class hand (late of Robert son and Moffat, Melbourne), a PERFECT FIT is therforo guaranteed at MODER ATE PRICES. Having secured the services of a FIRST-CLASS MILLINER, of Paris and Melbourne experience, the ladies of Ashburton and the surrounding districts can depend upon having the most stylish and cheapest Millinery that can be had. IRONMONGERY. We beg to call special attention to the above, and have determined to REDUCE the PRICES to the lowest remunerativs rates. To parties furnishing. we can offer ad-



vantages seldom met with, having just re ceived a large and well-selected stock of requisites, and wish to especially recommend for Christmas and New Year presents our extensive stock of electro plated, nickel silver, and Britannia metal articles. To builders and contractors we offer special inducements. The CROCKERY and GLASSWARE DEPARTMENT has a very large and varied stock, and at prices not to be equalled. COBNSACKS.



We have to arrive our season’s ship ment of CALCUTTA CORNSACKS, Full-sized, extra strong, four bushel, manufactured expressly to our order for English wheat shipments. These Corn sachs, having been purchased by our Mr Hugo Fhikdlandkr direct from the manufacturers in Calcutta, we can supply farmers and others on most reasonable terms. Early application wanted. We have just landed, ex Marlborough, 25 bales 5-PLY SEAMING TWINE, 60 cases CASTOR OIL, also 65 tons of Best Soft Steel



BINDING WIRE, and it will bo of groat advantage to farmers to give early orders, as the quality cannot be equalled. ' We have also on hand' MANILLA and HEMP TWINE, and, owing the scarcity of same, wish farmers to give us their orders at once. EXTRAS for all REAPERS and BINDERS kept in stock. We are prepared to make CASH AD VANCES on WOOL and GROWING CROPS at Lowest Current Rates. AGENT COLONIAL INSURANCE COM PANY OF NEW ZEALAND.



Business Notices. CJ. W. COOKSON, Jun., & CO., • TIMBER & COAL MER CHANTS, & GENERAL COMMISSION AGENTS, METHYEN, Have always on sale at our yards, Meth ven, and at the sawmills, Alford Forest— building timber, posts, rails, firewood, I stakes, etc. We have also on _ sale at Methven a large stock of flooring and match-lining (union, white and red pine), totara, V.D.L. palings and shingles, rusticated weather-boarding, etc. Hurdles and gates on hand or made to order. Coal, Portland cement, bricks, lime, etc., galvanised iron, doors, sashes and fittings, nails, barbed and ordinary fencing wire, staples, etc. Goods delivered to any part of the district. Agents for the New Zea land Insurance Co., the New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Co , and for Messrs Morrow, Bassett and Co. Commission, Land and Estate Agents and Valuators. FOR SALE Woolpacks, Comsacks, and Turnip Seed, at the lowest rates. C. J, W. COOKSON, Jun., & CO. nl



p OCTOR 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, Bronchire, and Lungs. Prepared only by H. N. CITRON, Chemist, Aearoa, New Zealand. Sole Agent for Ashburton; CHARLES NEATE, Chemist. au7



Geo. Booth & Sons, Manufacturers and import ers of AGRICULTURAL IM- T>T CARLYLE IMPLEMENT WORKS, Sydenham (near Christchurch). Makers of Carlyle Iron Windmills Carlyle Seed Strippers Carlyle Improved Disc Harrows Carlyle Drays, Tip Carts, Spring Traps, &c. Ploughs, Harrows, Cultivators, Broadcast Sowers, &c. Sole Agents for RANSOME’S STEAM THRESHING MACHINERY. Offices and Stores — 213 Tpam street, Christchurch. Postal Address—P.O. Box 89, Christ church. 473 e



The Ideal Cooking Stove, JjlOR WOOD AND COAL. 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 FUEL. 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 : “I 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 of 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 street, Melboubne. AGENTS WANTED.



hewing machines. THE NEW ROTARY ACTION Wheeler & Wilson’s STRAIGHT NEEDLE SEWING MACHINES. FOR FAMILIES. FOR FAMILIES. FOR TAILORING. FOR TAILORING. FOR LEATHERWORK. FOR LEATHERWORK. THE NEW MACHINES are designed on a new principle. They have all the best points of the leading Sewing Machines without any of 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 New Machines, and fee j convinced of their great superiority. TIME PAYMENTS On the Most Liberal Scale. ORR AND CO., DISTRICT AGENTS.



New Turnip Seeds. have this day received, per Orient steamer Austral, a supply of the newest TURNIP SEEDS harvested in England in August last. The sample is one of the beat imported. An inspection is invited. Jameson & Roberts, nil Ashburton,



THE GREAT QUESTION— namely, Where can we get genuine Teua, and properly blended so as to secure the greatest amount of strength and fjavor — having been solved by Nelson, Moate and Co., it remains only for me, as agent, to assure that part of the public who may not have tried them that they are really what it is said they are. I have many customers who buy these Teas in packets and boKjS? regularly, and all seem, and many say they are, well pleased both as regards quality and pries. friends of the ungentler sex will excuse me if I direct the attention of the ladies to these superior Teas, because their palates, not being vititiat d by tobacco, are able to appreciate the fine aroma. For Christmas supplies see another advertisement. While wishing all my kind friends the compliments of the season, f. would add that I feel grateful for the liberal support I'have received since starting business, and in future I shall do my best to deserve the confidence of those who favor me with their orders. H. M. CARSON, Fruit and Italian Warehouse, next Bank of New Zealand, East street. sll



yy HEATSTONE. J. McCONNELL begs to thank the public for their past support, and takes this opportunity to intimate that he has Opened a BLACKSMITH’S SHOP at Flemington, and hopes to merit a share of public support. Extras for McCor mick Wire Binder on hand, and P. and D. Duncan’s D. F. Ploughs in stock. d 8



JOTO HARVEY, Boot and maker, Tancred street, Ashburto^. J. H. desires to notify to the public of Ashburton and surrounding districts that he is still carrying on business in the above line, and by Good Work and Quick De spatch hop k es to ensure a fair share of support. 12 s



Business Notices. rp 0 T J U Ex HE LADIES. ST OPENING. A magnificent stock of New Drapery, “Thorne” and “Loch Cree.” INSPECTION RESPECTFULLY SOLICITED.



HBISTMAS HOLIDAYS, 188 2, THE COMPLIMENTS OF THE SEASON ! B. W. Alcorn ffaving completed extensive alterations to the premises, giving greatly increased convenience to customers and facility for display of the enormous stock now on hand, respectfully solicits purchasers of Drapery, Clothing, Boots, Shoes, etc., TO CALL AND INSPECT HIS STOCK before purchasing. DRESS DEPARTMENT. The largest stock of Plain and Fancy Dress Materials ever shown in Ashburton. IMPORTED DIRECT, and wonderfully cheap. Black Lustres and Mourning Goods in endless variety. MILLINERY. Our Millinery, Bonnets, and Trimmed Hats are acknowledged by competent judges (the ladies) to carry off the palm for taste, elegance, and moderate price. CLOTHING. Just arrived for the holidays, a really superb assortment of Men’s and Boys’ Tweed Suits —Trousers and Vests, Paget Coats, etc., made to o der from Colonial made Tweeds. Cut and style perfection. HATS. Tweed, Felt, and Straw Hats —latest shapes. HABERDASHERY. White Shirts, Oxford Shirts, Havard Shirts, Shirts of all kinds ; 7 cases New Shirts direct from the manufacturers just opened. BEST VALUE in Ashburton. Hosiery, Gloves, Lace Mitts, Laces, Dress Buttons, and haberdashery goods of all kinds now in stock.



UMBRELLAS. Ladies’ Silk, Durable, and Alpaca Umbrellas, from 3s to 17s 6d, just opened ; splendid value. Ladies’ Parasols, Colored Satin, pompadour, etc., —new goods; really nice. SPECIAL NOTICE. I am clearing out my stock of Sewing Machines (Including Singer’s, Wertheim’s, and Wanzor’s) At a DISCOUNT of TWENTY-FIVE PER CENT, for Cash. Everyone who wants Best Value for Money will consult their own interests by purchasing their Drapery, Clothing, and Boots at S. W. ALCORN S. ONE SHILLING OFF EVERY POUND PURCHASED FOR CASH. S. W. Alcorn, IMPORTER, Ashbtkton.



QJTM SEED. GUM SEED. WATTLE SEED. WATTLE SEED. Sealy Bros., SEEDSMEN AND NURSERYMEN, Ashburton, Have this day received x s.s. Rotoma hana from Hobart, a large conngnment of new GUM and WMTTLE SEEDS, in cluding Blue Gum, Peppermint Gum, Stringy-bark Gum, Red Gum, Swamp Gum, Weeping Gum, Silver Gum ; Black Wattle, Silver Wattle, etc., which they will sell at reduced prices to clear the lot. SEALY BROS., Ashburton. Oct. 1831. oil



W. H. GUN DRY, Estate & station agkjtt, LICENSED LAND BROILER AND GENERAL MERCHANT, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON 1 HAS ON SALE— Fencing Wire, Nos. 8 and 9, Posts and Rails, Stakes Turnip, Clover, and Gorse Seeds Station and Farm Stores Boiled and Raw Oil Raddle Lampblack, &c., &a. COAL AND FIREWOOD. Agent fob AUSTRALIAN MUTUAL PROVIDENT SOCIETY. STANDARD FIRE & MARINE IN SURANCE COMPANY. STANDARD PROPERTY INVEST. MENT SOCIETY.



Quarter-acre Section, No. 91, Bullo Block, East Town Belt. Cheap. Term easy W. H. GUNDRY



ONEY TO LEND On approved Freehold security in various sums, at lowest curren* vates ■Vpply to W. H. Grundi?y, LICENSED LAND BRO' EE (under the Land Transfer Act.



Business Notices. Thomas Taylor's CHRISTMAS FRUITS, Washed and dried ready for use by Patent Machinery. Currants, 6d and 6£d per lb Raisins, 6d and 8d Sultanas, 9d The cleanest fruit in New Zealand New Mixed Peel, Is 6d per lb New Citron Peels, Is 8d per lb Nutmegs, Is 6d ; Cloves, is the £lb Flavoring Essences—Lemon, etc, 0. and B.’a, Is Almonds, Jordon, 3s per lb Almonds, Valencia, 2a per lb Almonds, Shell, Is per lb Nuts, 9d per lb j French Plums, 3s 6d per 2 lb bottle Muscatels, new, 2s 4d pe. lb



Christmas Price List. Figs, lid and Is 4d per box Preserved Pears, Apricots, Peaches, etc,, in Syrup, 21b tins, Is 6d Preserved Ginger, 4s 6d per jar Calves’ Foot Jelly, quarts, 3s 6d Jujubes, 2s 6d per lb Raspberry Syrup, and other Cordials, Is 6d per bottle Lime Juice Cordial, la 8d Pure Lemon Juice, Is 9d, quarts Raspberry Vinegar, Is per bottle Indian packets, in lead, containing 1 or 31bs of pure Assam tea, 2s 4d per lb, wonderfully strong



83 Colombo St. Elegant Japanese canisters, containing 61b of very fine Souchong, 16s HANDSOME PRESENTS. An 111 b box of the finest Tea imported, Assam and Dapsang Souchong, 28s An 111 b box of new season’s tea, 20s. Compare this with the 25s box of other houses. Half-chests of Tea, containing 401bs, L2 15s to Lo Tea from the canisters, 2s lOd, 2s 6d, 2s 4d, 2s, and Is 6d per lb New Jams, 6£d per tin Stoneless, 7£d per tin Marmalade, Keiller’s, 9d (21b), Is 6d 128 Lower High St. Rich pound cakes, 9d Mixed biscuits, 9d per lb Captain White’s Oriental pickles, 2s 3d Lucca oil, quarts, C. and B.’s, 2s 4d Bloater or anchovy paste, 0. and 8,, Is 3d Sheeps’ Tongues, 3s per tin Licensed Victuallers’ Sauces, Imperial pints, Is Mushroom catsup, large bottles, Is English pickles, 8d per bottle Maize meal, 3d per lb Egyptian lentils, 3d per lb German lentils, 6d per lb Haricot beans, 3d Self-raising flour, Is packets, 3s bags Loose baking powder. Is per lb 189 Manchester St.



Medical. P P P OWELL’S BALSAM of ANISEED 0 WELL’S BALSAM of ANISEED: OWELL’S BALSAM of A dEED. Extraordinary testimo nials. POWELL’S BALSAM of ANISEED Duo db Montabok 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 resist, sir, the desire of making you acquainted with the really marvelous results which I derived from it. From the first dose I felt great relief, the bad symptoms grew feebler, the irritation of the throat was calming down, and I recovered the sleep which had nearly left me. The third dose delivered me completely, and I am now completely restored to health. Receive, sir, with the expression of my gratitude the assurance of my distinguished sentiments. DUO DE MONTABOR



Tapioca, 5d per lb Sago, 4d per lb Good Fowls Wheat, Gs 9d per bushel Good Rice for Chickens, 71b Is 4d Best Flour, 501 b, 6s 3d; 251 b, 3s 4d Luncheon Biscuits, 3d per lb Somerville’s oatmeal, 4s 6d per bag Kerosene, 8s 6d, 9a 6d, and 10s 6d tin Carb. soda, fid Fire kindlers, 4£d per doz Fly papers, 9d per doz Blacking, 8d per dozen Black lead, lOd per dozen Triangle (LATE DEYONPORT’S), CHRISTCHURCH



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 be 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 STREET, CHRISTCHURCH (Next to IC. Reece, Ironmongers, he Signboard can be easily seen from Colombo street.



HER MAJESTY S GUN BOAT NETLEY. Wick, Scotland. Dear Sir, — Having had a most distressing and severe cough, which caused me many sleepless nights and restless days, I was recommended by his LORDSHIP the EARL of CAITHNESS to try your most invaluable Balsam of Aniseed, and I can assure you, with the first dose, I found immediate relief, even without having to suspend my various duties; and the first small bottle com pletely cured me, therefore I have the greatest confidence in fully recommend ing it to the million. Signed, W. LINZELL, H.M.G.B. NETLEY. A SK for POWELL’S BALSAM : o ANISEED SOLD by CHEMISTS and STORE KEEPERS. Observe the Trade Mark, “Lion, Net, and Mouse.” For coughs, bronchitis, in FLUENZA, COLDS, &c. ?OR COUGHS, BRONCHITIS, IN 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, lis each. Established over 50 years. Prepared only by THOMAS POWELL, Blackfriars Road, London.



HE DRAUGHT STALLION Will shortly arrive in Ashburton, and will Travel North and South of Ashburton and Ashburton Forks. Drayman will be at M'Rae’s Stables every Saturday. “ Drayman ” is a dapple brown, rising six years, has heavy bone, and is active. His sire was “ Young Prince of Wales,’ and is owned by S. B. Sutton. For in formation and particulars apply to STAND THIS SEASON—IBB2 THE CLYDESDALE STALLION BONNY SCOTLAND. Drayman 'GILBERT JfiOOLES, In charge.



BONNY SCOTL AND is a dark brown, rising five years old, stands IG£ hands, with good bone and substance ; splendid temper, good action, and very quiet. Bred by Thomas Pashby, Esq., Kaiapoi. Sire —Sir Walter Scott (imported), dam Bonny by Sir Colin Campbell. Bonny Scotland will Travel the Water ton, Wakanui, and Ashburton Forks dis tricts. Terms fm Season, £3 3a. Groomage fee, ss. Every care taken, but no responsibility. For further particulars, apply to the s 23 GROOM IN CHARGE JgOXING! BOXING!! BOXING!!! DAN LEA, Champion Light Weight of Now Zealand, and ex Champion of England, has commenced giving Lessons in the Noble Art of Self Defence, in Mr Hill’s Sample Rooms, back of Somerset Hotel every TUESDAY and FRIDAY Nights,, from 7.30 to 10 o’clock, for Pupil only. Private Class Lessons, £1 pe month.



POWELL’S BALSAM of ANISEED “ Sir, —I have for a long time suffered from a severe cough and tried all manner of remedies. Dr. Liberecht advised POWELL’S BALSAM of ANISEED; it cured me after a few days. You are at liberty to use this letter in hopes that others may benefit by it.— I am. Sir, Yours. &c., ALBERT COUNT POTOCKI.” WILL LOOSEN the PHLEGM imme diately,—The Dean of Westminster’s Verger writes: “I was advised to try the Balsam of Aniseed; I did, and have found great relief. It is most comforting in allaying irritation and giving strength to the voice. ” Lionel Brough, Esq., the eminent actor, writes ; I think it an invaluable medicine for members of my profession, and have always recommended it to my brother and sister artistes. ” RULY an EXTRAORDINARY EX PECTORaNT.—Mr, Edward M. Ullett, of Bury, Hunts., writes to Messrs. Palmer & Son, Ramsay :—“ Having been in the habit of using Powell’s Balsam of Aniseed-. for a great number of years, I have great pleasure in bear ing testimony to its incomparable effects as an expectorant. I always find a single dose gives immediate relief, and a small bottle effects a perfect cure.” ' Wholesale Agents in the Australian and New Zealand Colonies —Elliot Brothers ; Eyers & Solomon ; Felton, Grimwalde, & Co. ; P. and S. Falk, Faulding & Co. , Rocke, Tompsit, & Co.; Rosenthall & Co.; Kempthorne, Prosser, & Co.; S. Hoffenung & Co.; Hemmons, Laws, & Co. ; Berkley, Taylor, & Co,; and all other wholesale houses. Proprietor—Thomas Powell, Blackfriars Road London.



ENO’S 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’S FRUIT SALT. A NATURAL APERIENT. ENO’S FRUIT SALT, when taken with water, acts as a natural aperient, its simple but natural action removes all 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. AGGED, WEARY, AND WORN OUT! 1 1 Anyone whose duties require them to under go mental or unnatural excitement or strain— ENO’S FRUIT SALT is the best known remedy. It acts like a charm. It aliays ner vous excitement, depression, aud the injurious effects of stimulants and too rich food. Its power in 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 of ENO’S FRUIT SALT, prepared from Sound, Ripe Fruit, as a Health giving, Cooling, Sparkling, and Invigorating Beverage for any Season. It is the best Pre ventive and Cure for Biliousness, Sick Head ache, Skin Eruptions, Impure 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 error's in Eating and Drinking. END’S FRUIT SALT.— From the Rev. Dr Hurst, Vicar of Collorly : —“I have nsed your Fruit Salt for many years, and have verified your statements. The thanks of the public are due to you for your unceasing efforts Ito relieve suffering humanity. Long may you live to be a blessing to the world.” END’S FRUIT SALT.—“After suffering for nearly two and a half years from severe headache and disordered stomach, and after trying almost everything and spending much money without finding any benefit, I was recommended by a friend to try END’S FRUIT SALT, and before I had finish d one bottle 1 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 Humphreys, ‘Post Office, Barrasford. ’



N,B. —The rooms will be thrown open every SATURDAY Wight, for Public BOEING, under the superintendence of Dari- himself. All written communica tions to be addressed to Somerset Hotel* : 9o



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.—“AII 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, 187?.” *kjents for New Zealand, MESSRS. KEMPTHORNE, PROSSER AND CO.



Medical*. IMPORTANT to all afflicted "With Dicers, Scurvy, Sorest or Wounds o any descript on. Y ATESVri P VTEN.P BRITISH HERB OlNTMENTS,prepared only by Mrs Burns (daughter of the late Mr Yates), Christchurch. War ranted to Cure Burns, .Scilds, Cuts, 6 Wounds of any kind, etc., of ever so long standing. Red Ointment, a certain cure for Ulcers ; Green ;a certain j cure, for Scrofula or King’sipvi} ; ;r; lYhfte Ointment, a certain cure for Swellings pr Inflammation in, any part of . the bojdy _pr 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 tor be rubbed by the hand over the part affectfeji. Also, YATES’ PURIFYING DROPS for Gravel or Pains in the Loins ; dose tor Gravel, from 20 to 30 drops in a table spoonful of cold water at bedtime/ J The Ointments are sold in-pots at 2s 9d each, and the Drops the same price, 2s Qd.per bottle. These Ointments and: Drops haye effected astonishing cures in New Names and addresses of, over 50 persops cured, some of diseases of 30 years standing, may be obtained by applying to Mas BURNS, at the above address. Agents for Ashburton— Andeewes Bros. ■ • 9o



STEEDMAN’S SOOTHING POWDER flor' ■' “V; CHILDREN CUTTING TEETH. 1 ■ . —— — : ■ ■ .■■ '■■■ a CAUTION TP PURC3A SE R S The value of this well-known Family Medi* cinehas been largely tested in-all parts of the world, and by all grades of, society, for upward* of FIFTY YEARS. Its well-earned exten sive sale has induced SPURIOUS IMITA TIONS, some .of -which, jut OUTWARD APPEARANCE so closely resemble the ginal as to have deceived, many purchasers. The proprietor therefore feels it due to rf the public to give a special caution against thtfuse of SUCH IMITATIONS. ~q Purchasers are therefore requested carefully to observe the four following distinctive characteristics, without which hone "are genuine ; - 1st —In every lease the words JOHN STEEDMAN, CHEMIST, WALWORTH, SURREY, are engraved on the Government Stamp affix to each packet. 2nd—Eaen Single Powder has directions for the dose, and the words, John STEEDifAN Chemist, Walworth, Surrey, printed thereon. 3rd —The name, Steedman, is always "spelt with two EE’s. 4th —The manufacture is carried on solelv at Walworth, Surrey. , ' ' . Sold in Packets by all Chemists ana .Medi cine Vendors. ;



Sold by Kempthorn , Prosser and Co. Auckland. - Keating’s Powder. Keating’s Powder. n Keating’s Powder. Keating’s Powder. i . Kills Bags. 1 Fleas, Motbs, Beetles. This Powder is quite harmless to ANIMAL LIFE, but is unrivalled in destroy ing fleas, bugs, cockroaches, beetles, moths in furs, and every other species of insect. Sports* men will find this invaluable for destroying fleas in their dogs, as also ladies for their pet dogs. "- J THIS ARTICLE has found so GREAT a SALE that it has tempted others to vend’a so* called article in imitation. The PUBLIC are CAUTIONED that the tins of the genuine powder bear the autograph of, THOMAS KEATING. 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 INTESTIN AL or THREAD WORMS. It is a perfectly safe and mild preparation, and is especially adapted for children. Sold in tins by all Chemists and Proprietor, THOS. KEATING, London



GRATEFUL COMFORTING, EPPS’S 0000 A. BREAKFAST. BY a thorough knowledge of the natural laws which govern the operatiqna 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 01 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 flubtl maladies are floating around us ready t* attack wherever there is t weak point. We may escape many a fatal shaft by keeping ourselves well fortified with put blood and a properly nourished frame.— See article in the Civil Service Gazette. Made simply with boiling water or'milk Sold only in packets, labelled : EPPS AND CO., OifBMIdX LONDON, ALSO. EP?3i CHOCOLATE ESSENCE FOR U The public trust office OF NEW ZEALAND. Atention is directed to the provisions of the Acts establishing this Office, and to the advantages placed thereby 1 within the reach of every colonist. Subject to such provisions, the State offers 16 s every per son :



1. —About to make his or her Will or Codicil. 2. Intending to provide for Wife and Children or others by deed of Settlement 3. Settling Property by way of Mar riage Settlement. * 4. —Desirihg'to renounce the Trusts oI a Will, having been appointed Executor or Trustee under the same, 6. —Having acted as Trustee, Executor, or Administrator, wishing to be relieved of the burthen of Trusteeship or Adminis tration, the option of using the State ma chinery, and gives an absolute guarantee against loss of funds by fraud, peculation, or dishonesty. Every information may be obtained from ALEANDER LEAN, Agent at Christchurch; Or from R. 0. HAMERTON, Public Trustee Wellington, 12. th May, 1882.