THE MORAL MEMBER.

JF2OM timaru herald.] Mr M. W, Green has changed sides again. Last session he began as a Go vernment suppporter, but soon went into Opposition. This session he began again as a Government sup porter, then went into Opposition, and has now gone over again to the Go vernment. How long he will remain under his present leaders is a matter of the wildest uncertainty. His letter to the Opposition Whip, conveying the sad news of his latest conversion, is one of the most delicious things we ever read. —“ Having come to the con clusion,” he says, “.that, although I may not fully agree with the principles of "either party in the House, yet it is necessary that I should identify myself with one or the other, and I find myself more or less in sympathy with the Govern ment on general matters than with the Opposition, I have concluded to give the Government my support until such time as I find them to act so flagrantly * that to support them longer would be a crime. You will not agree, I dare say, that I act wisely in deciding to do this; but I am sure you will at least give me credit for openness and honesty in writing and telling you of it, so that you may know where I stand.” He * ’ evidently thinks it is quite on the cards * 'that the Government will act so fla . grantly that to support them would be a crime; but until their iniquities reach

a point beyond which his precious con ■ science will not permit him to go with them, he is determined to give them his vote if not. his confidence. The most amusing part of it is that the Opposi ,tion are greatly distressed by this defection, while the Ministerial party are correspondingly jubilant. It is a fine Illustration of the state of party poli tics, that a member should be wel comed as a Government supporter who openly avows his conviction that the Ministers are capable of acting so flagrantly that to' support them any longer would be a crime. We should say the party who have lost Mr Green, not the party who have gained him, are to be congratulated, — if only they ■ could be certain that he will not come back. Mr Green says he has taken this step, “ so that he may know [where he stands.” He does not seem to us to know whether he is standing on his head or his heels.

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, TUESDAY, JULY 17, 1883.

Printed and published daily, for Thk ASH BURTON Guardian Company, Limited, by Charles Dixon, ofWakanui Road, Ash burton, at the Company’s Printing House, West street, Ashburton, Tuesday, July 17, 1883.



England’s wealthiest baronet is said to be Sir John Kamsden, of Bryam, York shire, His rent-roll is computed at Ll7o,oooayear. He owns nearly the whole of Huddersfield, the great manufacturing centre. The little bit he doesn’t own was a very Naboth’s vineyard to his father, who, according to popular tradition, once offered to, its Quaker owner to cover it -with sovereigns if he would sell it. 11 Edgewise,, friend Hamsden ?” quoth the Quaker ; “in that case it is thine ; other wise all Huddersfield must still belong to -thee and me,” “ Edgewise ” was rather more than the baronet could swallow. Contrasted with the rowdy conduct of the English “rough," the treatment of the Salvationists by the New Zealand “ larrikin ” is mild and gentlemanly. Here is a specimen of the pure unadu teratod Home-made ruffiianism, as des cribed by the Exeter correspondent of the Pall Mall Gazette. The Skeleton • Army riots at Honinton on Sunday and Monday prove on investigation to have been worse than at first reported. In the course of the disturbance on Sunday, an attempt was made to force Capt. Lomas into the coffin which was carried in the ranks of the “ Skeletons. ” He, however, successfully resisted, and the coffin was . subsequently smashed over the heads of some of the Salvationists. The windows of several tradesmen’s shops have been broken by the volleys of stones thrown, and in some cases goods in the windows have been destroyed. One Salvationist Had his face dreadfully disfigured by a brick which was thrown at him. Mrs ' ttomas is still suffering severely from the brutal kicking she received. On Monday night, after the Salvationists had straggled through the mob to their hall to the “ tea,” they were kept in the building till long after midnight by a howling mob of two or three thousand strong. These first directed their attention to the windows, which were soon smashed, and the Salva tionists then barricaded them with forms, bo as to keep out the stones. An attack was then made on the doors, a sledge ham mer being used for the purpose. A hole was ultimately made, and the Salvationists had to barricade the door also to keep out the mob. Volleys of stones were then directed on the roof of the building, part of the wall being nearly pulled down to supply material The mob gradually died away, and the imprisoned people then made their way to the houses of various friends to pass the night.” More health, sunshine, and joy in Hop Bit ters than in all other remedies. Observe.— [Advt.] 4 Wells’ “Rough on Corns.”— Ask for Wells’ “ Rough on Corns.” Quick re lief, complete, permanent cure. Corns, warts, Bunions. Moses, Moss and Co., t-ydney, General Agents. i Holloway’s Pills. —The chiefest wonder of modem times.—This incomparable medicine increases the appetite, strengthens the stomach, cleanses the liver, corrects biliousness, prevents flatulency, purifes the system, invigorates the nerves, and- re-instates sound health. The enormous demand for these Pills throughout the globe astonishes everybody, and a single trial convinces the most sceptical that no medicine ’ equals Holloway’s Pills in its ability to remove all complaints incidental to the human race They are a blessing to the afflicted, and a boon to all that labour under internal or ext emal disease. The purification of the blood, removal of all restraint from the secretive organs, and gentle aperitive action are the prolific sources of sie extensive curative range of Holloway’s Pills. [Advt.]



PUBLIC TRUST OFFICE OP NEW ZEALAND. Atention is directed to the provisions of the Acts establishing this Office, and to the advantages placed thereby within the reach of every colonist. Subject to such provisions, the State offers to every per son : 1. —About to make his or her Will or Codicil - 2. —lntending to provide for Wife and Children or others by deed of Settlement. 3. Settling Property by way of Mar riage Settlement. 4. —Desiring to renounce the Trusts of 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 Trustee hip or Adminis tration, the option of us ■ jg the State ma ohinery, and gives an absolute guarantee against loss of funds by fraud, peculation, or dishonesty. Every information may be obtained from Wellington, 13th May, 1882. T>ALL PROGRAMME CARDS in tl very neat styles, with Pencils and Ribbons, printed at the Guardian Office, street, ALEANDER LEAN, Agent at Christchurch; Or from R. 0. HAMERTON, Public Trustee



Hop Bitters. REMEMBER THIS. IF YOU ARE SICK. If you are sick, HOP BITTERS will surely aid Nature in making you well again when all else fails. If you are comparatively well, but feel the need of a grand tonic and stimulant, never rest easy till you are made a new being by the use of HOP BITTERS. If you are costive or dyspeptic, or are suffering from any other of the numerous diseases of the stomach or bowels, it is your own fault if you remain ill, for HOP BITTERS are a sovereign remedy in all such com plaints. If you are wasting away with any form of Kidney Disease, stop tempting Death this moment, and turn for a cure to HOP BITTERS. If you are sick with that terrible sick ness Nervousness, you will find a “Balm in Gilead ” in the use of HOP BITTERS. If you are a frequenter, or a resident of a miasmatic district, barricade your system against the scourge of all countries —mala- rial, epidemic, bilious and intermittent fevers—by the use of HOP BITTERS. If you have rough, pimply, or sallow skin, bad breath, pains and aches, and feel miserable generally, HOP BITTERS will give you fair skin, rich blood, the sweetest breath, health and comfort. In short they cure ALL Diseases of the Stomach, Bowels, Blood, Liver, Nerves, Kidneys, etc., and £soo will be paid for a case they will not cure or help, or for anything impure or injurious found in them. That poor, bedridden, invalid wife, sister, mother or daughter, can be made the picture of health by a few bottles of Hop Bitters, costing but a trifle. Will you let them suffer? Cleanse, Purify and Enrich the Blood with Hop Bitters, And you will have no sickness or suffering 7-8 or doctors’ biils to pay.



Prosp ctus The canterbury meat and DAIRY PRODUCE EXPERT COMPANY, LIMITED. NOMINAL CAPITAL ... £50,000 In 5,000 shares of £5 each, Subscribed Capital, £20,000 ; of which £IO,OOO is called up. Directors : John Grigg, Esq. (chairman), Longbeach, stockowner William Chrystall, Esq., Christchurch, merchant John Cook, Esq., Christchurch, manager N.Z. Loan and Mercantile Agency Co,, Limited John Tucker F6rd, Esq., Christchurch, auctioneer Samuel Garforth, Esq., Spreydon, stock owner Bankers : The Bank of New Zealand. Solicitor : Thos. Shailer Weston, Esq. Registered Office : Hereford street, Christchurch. Freezing Works : Belfast. Secretary : Frederick Waymouth.



INCREASE OF CAPIIAL. In terms of the resolution passed at the Extraordinary Meeting of Shareholders held on Tuesday, 19th instant, the Direc tors have determined to at once OFFER to the PUBLIC 1,000 of the NEW SHARES of the Company at 10s premium, and they n.,w INVITE APPLICATIONS for the same, which will bo received till 31st July, 1883. The following are the terms upon which the shares are offered :—£l 10s cash on application (which includes the premium) ; £1 payable on 30th Septem ber, 1883 ; £1 payable on 30th December, 1883 ; £1 payable on 30th March, 1884 ; and £1 payable on 30th June, 1884; which will make the amount paid up on the new shares equal to the old, viz., £5. The amount of the premium received on the sale of these'shares is to be applied exclusively in the formation of a reserve fund.



All allotments will be made as soon as possible after July 31st, and should the total of the applications exceed the num ber of shares available for allotment, an apportionment will be made. For further information apply to the Directors, or to the Secretary, at the Com pany’s office. Applications will be received by the Bank of New Zealand, Christchurch, or any of its agencies in Canterbury; Fried lander Bros., Ashburton; and at the Com pany’s office. F. WAYMOUTH, Secretary. Christchurch, 20th June, 1883. 1463 Public Companies. ATEW 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. l/NDERTAKES 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— Ruston Proctor and Co.’s celobn 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. JOHN COOKE, Manager, Christchurch, GEO. WILKIN, Agent, nlO Ashburton.



w. H. Gundry. W. H. Gnndry, T- ICENSED LAND BROKER Under the LAND TRANSFER ACT, PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT & AUDITOR. Books and Partnership Accounts super vised, Audited, and Adjusted. Auditor for the Borough of Ashburton Ashburton Woollen Factory Company Ashburton Cheese and Butter Factory Ashburton Saleyards Company Ashburton Gas, Coal, and Coke Co. Ashburton Town Hall Company Etc., Etc., Etc. Money to Lend ON APPROVED FREEHOLD SECU RITY, repayable by monthly instalments or otherwise. Agent for STANDARD INSURANCE COMPANY, STANDARD PROPERTY INVEST MENT SOCIETY. East street, Ashburton. 384



Exhibition.



10 10 10 6 10 6 Ashburton poultry, pigeon, AND CANARY ASSOCIATION. The Third Annual Show of the above (will be held in the TOWN HALL, ON FRIDAY AND SATURDAY, August 3rd and 4th, When prizes will be offered in 113 dif ferent classes. There will be a grand distribution of over 100 exhibits selected by the Com mittee at great care and cost. Tickets of admission, entitling to a chance of a prize, at a cost of one shilling each can be ob tained from the Secretary or any member of the Committee. The following special prizes have been kindly given by various gentlemen; The following are confined to the Dis trict ; 1. A. copy of Wright’s “Ulus- s. d. trated Poultry Book,” for the largest prize-taker in the Poultry Class, value ... 35 0 (N.B. —The Secretary has decided to forego his right to compete for this prize.) 2. Best Cochin Hen, under 12 months 3. Best Colored Dorking Cock... 4. Best pair Silver-spangled Hamburghs, .. 4. Best pair Fowls in classes 57 and 58 (N.B. —Cla?s 57, Heaviest pair Fowls; class 58, best pair Fowls for table pur poses, to be shown alive.) 5. Best pair Tumbler Pigeons ... 10 6 0. Best cage four Canaries, each a different type 10 6 7. Purest bred Cinnamon Canary in show ... ... ••• 10 6 8. Best Variegated Norwich Ca nary i 9. Best Slate-coloredLowrie Par rot 10. For the six largest and heaviest Hen Eggs Open to all : 1. A Silver Cup, value £8 Bs, for the exhibitor securing the greatest number of points, for birds the bond fide property of exhibitor. Winners Ist prize to count three points, 2nd prize two points, highly commended one point, commended half a point. 2. A copy of Tegetmier’s “ Illustrated Book of Poultry,” value £1 Is, for the best pair of White Dorkings (cock and hen). (N.B. —For this prize special entry and exhibits are required.) 3. A copy of Tegetmer’s “ Illustrated Book of Pigeons,” for the best pair of Antwerps in Show. 4. Wright’s “Illustrated Pigeon Ma nual,” for the best pair of Jecobins in Show. Prize schedule and any further infor mation can be obtained from the Secre tary, Entries close on Thursday, July 31st, at 5 p. m. STEPHEN E. POYNTZ, 1485 Secretary. 10 6 10 6 10 6



Consultation. A FORTUNE FOR FIVE SHILLINGS. A FORTUNE FOR sa. DAMASTOR’S NOVELTY CONSULTATION ON THE MELBOURNE CU P, 1883. A 1 To be Run on the Gth of November. Capital £5,000, In 20,000 Shares of 5s each. 431 Prizes guaranteed. To be distributed as follows : Melbourne Cup. First ... ... £SOO Second... ... 300 Third 200 Starters (divided) 500 Non-starters ... 1,000 £2,500 Cash Awards. 5 at £IOO each sat £SO each 10 at £25 each 20 at £l2 lOaeach 40 at £0 5s each 200 at £5 0a each £2,500



Each ticket has seven separate chances, Race and Cash Awards being drawn for separately. Please send Post-office Orders, when convenient, or Bank Notes. Cheques must be marked “ correct ” by Bank. If Stamps are sent for tickets please add one shilling in the pound extra. Notice. Registered letters not ac cepted Two stamps required for reply and result. Will close on or about the 3rd of November. Address— “ADAMASTOR,” Care of Lyons and Hart, 7 60 Box 151, P. 0., Dunedin. Business Notices. F. S. Shearer, or THE May bank works, tinwald, begs to thank the public for their past support, and takes this opportunity to intimate that he is ain position to Manufacture and Repair on the shortest notice all kinds of Machinery, such as— Flour Mills, Saw Mills, Wheels (cogged and water wheels), Combines, Engines, Hand and Foot Treshing Machines ; also, all kinds of Spring Carts, Drays, Traps &c.



Shearer & Lewis, GENERAL BLACKSMITHS, AND Veterinary Shoeing Forge, Having secured the services of a first-class Shoeing Smith, defy competition. All orders entrusted to their care will receive prompt attention at reasonable charges. Agents for McCormick’s Reapers and Binders. Note the Address — Great South road, TiNWAtD.S9Od rjlO FARMERS & STOCK BREEDERS The following Works may be had from THOS. F. FARLEY, BOOKSELLER & STATIONER, Ashburton, The Horse, with supplement, by Wm. Youatt; Cattle, their breeds and manage ment, by Wm. Youatt; Sheep and Cattle, by C. Armatage ; Agricultural Chemistry and Geology, by Professor Johnston ; Agricultural Chemistry, by Maclvor ; Agricultural Chemistry, by Alfred Gibson; Breeding of Draught Horses, by Reynolds. A large and varied stock of standard literature always on hand —any book not in stock will be procured without delay. Subscribers wanted for all newspapers, pamphlets, and periodicals, by Thomas F. Farley, Saunders’ Buildings, Ashburton. 1041 PUBLICATIONS. The following Government Publica tions, with others, can be obtained at the Office of this Paper : Education Act Railway Tariff (revised) Crown Lands Guide Regulation of Local Elections Act Public Libraries Acts Companies Act Fencing Act Etc., Etc.



Business Notices. GUNS. GUNS. AT COST PRICE. TWO CASKS OF Single and Double Barrelled MUZZLE AND BREEDH-LOADIN GUNS, Having come to hand TOO LATE for this season’s trade, will be



SOLD AT COST PRICE to clear the lot. The Goods are WORTH INSPECTING By all who want to purchase POWDER-FLASKS & SHOT-POUCHEf Equally Cheap. PLOUGHSHARES 10s per dozen. Orr and Co., EAST AND TANCRED STREETS, Ashburton.



Business Notices. An evil and its remedy.—Tj the Editor,—lt is ahealthy sign ofthe times when our local papers are beginning to deal in a fearless manner with bankrupts and the bankruptcy laws. The time has come when something must be done either by the legisla ture or by business men themselves to put an end to a state of affairs which is a disgrace to our boasted civilisation. We (the under signed) have been doing business in Ashbur ton about l'/z years, and the money we have lost during that period by bankrupts, levan ters, and blacklegs generally amounts to a great deal more than the margin usually allowed for bad debts. If the law cannot pro tect us then we must protect ourselves, and there is only one way to do so, viz., to abolish the credit system altogether. 1 his system has been the curse of other countries besides New Zealand, and past experience has proved it to be rotten to the core. Owing to recent heavy I losses we have resolved to sell for I cash only in future. The honest mail who is willing to pay his 20s in the £, and pay as he goes, will find this no disadvant age but a great gain, as he will be able to obtain a first-class article much cheaper than he would under the old system. We shall exert our selves to the utmost as heretofore to give our customers full satisfaction, and every order will be executed in our usual first-class style—but we shall no longer run any unnecessary risk. Under the cash system we are prepared to offer a special line of tweeds at the following unusually low prices : —Gentleman’s suit made to order, £2 18s fid ; ladies’ tailor made ulster, £2. All other goods in proportion, for cash only. CRAIGHEAD & CO., TAILORS AND CLOTHIERS, Tancred Street.



P. & D. Duncan, 4 GRICULTURAL IMPLEMENTS ' MANUFACTURERS, Christchurch and Ashburton, Having been appointed AGENTS, at Ash burton for the PEERING REAPER AND TWINE BINDERS, We are now prepared to take orders for next season. As only a limited number will be imported, early application is necessary. All orders received after April 30 will be L 5 extra. We are also prepared to take orders for McCORMIOK’S REAPERS AND BINDERS. Makers of Ploughs, Drays, Harrows, Rollers, Grub bers, Seed-sowers, Strippers, and newly-improved Direct Draught DISC HARROWS (the Latest and the Beat), made any size up to 15ft, and every description of Farm implements. Just received, ex Soukar, A large quantity of HORNSBY’S PLOUGHSHARES, Old Brand. ordered expressly for Ashburton. Also, Some extra heavy Mould Boards (our own pattern), best cast steel, suitable for contractors. REPAIRS of every description of MACHINERY at reasonable charges. 1015



yICT 0R I A HOUSE, EAST STREET. Dimant & Coe, Are still selling at prices which have gained for their establishment such an immense popularity in the past. All goods marked in plain figures, and sold at a profit calculated to afford such advantages as no other house in town can permanently offer. Our WINTER STOCK recently re ceived is Extraordinary Good Value. DIMANT & COE, REAPY-MONEY DRAPERS CLOTHIERS, &c. , Victoria House, East street, Ashburton. 816



JpHOTOGRAPHY, Charles Lawrence, PHOTOGRAPHER (Of High street, Christchurch). By special Appointment to the Governor, Begs to informs die residents of Ashbur ton and the surrounding districts, that he has OPENED in SAUNDERS’ BUILD INGS, East street, Ashburton, and as all Pictures will be taken by himself, it will be a sufficient guarantee that none but satisfactory Photographs will be sent out of his Studio. INSTANTANEOUS PHOTOGRAPHS of Children taken. Equally good results are obtained on dull days as light ones by this process. Pictures enlarged to any size, andfinished in Oil, Water Color or Crayons. 969



UNEDIN BREWERY. CELEBRATED BITTER ALE, BITTER ALE. PLEASES BOTH BYE AND PALATE. TONIC AND WHOLESOME. Guaranteed absolutely free from adultera tion. The following are specimens of the com pliments we are receiving frequently : “ Please ship by next boat 3 hhds Ale, same as last; very good indeed.” —Bluff. “ I believe your beer is the best in the market. ” —Balclutha. “I must congratulate you on the quality of the beer ;it is magnificent. If you can keep it up to that you have got a good thing. ” —Waimate. KEAST & McCarthy, Limited. Agents for Meukow’s Brandy, Roderick Dhu and Shaughraun Whiskies, and Mars den and Raffley’s celebrated Billiard AND Tables. 1266



IJIHE 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 ANDREWES 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. KI N G, 98 Madras Street, Christchurch. WANTED KNOWN—Every descrip tion of Plain and Fancy Pointing executed on the shortest notice, at the Guardian Office, next Matson, Cox, and Co.’a, West streets



Business Notices. M E H E N. We beg to thank the inhabitants of Methven and surrounding districts for the liberal support accorded us since our commencing Business here. Wo wish to not'fy that we have REMOVED nto our new and commodious premises, two doors south of our old offices. We have intro duced all sorts of General Merchandise



into our Business, and are prepared to supply Stations and other large con sumers with every description Stores, &c., at wholesale rates. TIMBER of every de scription at lowest current rates. Best Newcastle COAL from the Old Lamhton Mine. Builders requisites in IRON MONGERY, DOORS, SASHES, etc., always on hand. Feed OATS and Seed WHEAT and OATS on Sale. Oaten Sheaf CHAFF in any quantities Chest quality). We have also on Sale Messrs Booth, McDonald and Co.’s celebrated PLOUGHS, DRaYS, ROLLERS, DISC-HARROWS, and other Farming Implements, which we are prepared to sell at Christchurch Prices, with freight added. We are also booking orders for McCormick’s Reapers and Binders, and farmers are advised to make early applica tions. Haston and Beattie’s flexible Harrows. Grain and other Produce Stored on the most reasonable terms. Agents for the New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Company, Limited ani New Zealand Insurance Company Land and Commission Agents. Loam negotiated.—C. J. W. Cookson, Jun. and Co., General Merchants, Methven. Methven, July 9th, 1883. 7 6l



Trees. Trees. Trees. 4 SEALY BROS., NURSERY AND SEEDSMEN, Ashburton, HAVE FOR SALE, at very low prices, an extensive stock of every description. Our FOREST TREES include Pinus Insignia, P. Jefferii, P. Radiata, P. Austriaca, P. Maritima, Spruce and Scotch Firs, Cupressus, Mac rocarpa, Ash, Elm, etc. Our FRUIT TREES this season are the finest ever offered in Canterbury. The list of Pears. Plums, Peaches, Cherries, Nectarines and Apples, include all the old standard sorts as well as many excellent new kinds. In SHRUBS AND ROSES our stock is large and varied, and contains everything worthy of growth. For FENCING AND HEDGING we have an immense quantity of Macrd carpa grown expressly for this purpose in pots and boxes ; also, Holly, Thorn Quicks, Privet, Matapo, Laurel, African Box Thorn, Osage Orange, etc. Also, Rhubarb and Asparagus Roots, Goose berry and Currants of all sorts, Quince, Mulberry, Almonds, Walnuts, Grape Vines, etc. Sealy Bros., ASHBURTON. 7 50



John Broom, SIGN WRITER, DECORATOR, COACH PAINTER, &c. Orders may be left at McColl’s, Ashbur ton Hotel; or Husband’s Stables, Hill’s Hotel. 1257



George Lea, ■gUILDER AND CONTRACTOR. Estimates and Plans furnished for all kinds of Brick, Stone, or Timber Build ings. Funerals furnished at moderate prices. Workshops—Cameron st west. 812



Conveyances. Longbeach royal mail COACH Leaves Longbeach for Ashburton daily (Sundays excepted) at 7.30 a. m., Waterton 8.10 a. m., Ashton 8.25 a. m., Wheatstom 8.45 a.m., arriving at Ashburton in time for the 10.24 express from Christchurch to Timaru. The coach leaves the coach i-tables, Wakanui Road (opposite Central Hotel), Ashburton, at 4.50 p.m., arriving at Longbeach at 7.30 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, Fnm this date RETURN FARE at SINGLE RATES, on Saturdays only, between Waterton and Ashburton. W. B. BOND, Proprietor, 427 c Longbeach. mINWALD AND MOUNT SOMERS J_ RAILWAY. MOUNT SOMERS AND ANAMA ROYAL MAIL COACH. This Coach leaves Hood’s Hotel, Moun Somers, for Anama Railway Station, at 7.30 am. and 5.35 p.m. every Tuesday and Sacu ’day; returning to Mount Somer on the ar p val of each train. Parcels and Luggage punctually attended to. Single fares, ?s ; return, 3s. .n JOHN HOOD Boarding Houses, &c.



mHE GLASGOW PIE HOUSE, X Corner 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 collar, than they can obtain anywhere in the city. Dowling Street. Princes street. “THE BODEGA.’ an 17 n A N A M A HODSE X (late a steb’s), Tancred street Ashburton. The undersigned begs to inform the pubic that he has REMOVED 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 room, S. LUCAS, Proprietor.



PRINCE ALBERT BOARDING HOUSE AND TEMPERANCE HOTEL. C. TRUCKLE begs to return thanks to his friends and the public for their patron age since he has taken over the Prince Albert Boarding House, and trusts by always keeping a good table and accommo dation for boarders and travellers to re ceive a continuance of the same. Private rooms for families. C. TRUCKLE, Prince Albert Boarding House and Tem perance Hotel, near Cookson’s Stables, Wills street, Ashburton ; next Odd fellows’ Halt, and one minute’s walk from the Railway Station. Charges strictly moderate. 9^4



iioieis LFORD FOREST HOTEL. VVhc has again taken the hotel at Alford Forest, would bo glad to receive a call from his old friends and as many new ones as can make it convenient to give a look in. Good accommodation for horses. 1328 John Tisch,



H B U R T O N HOTEL. ARCHIBALD M'COLL (for many years Manager of the late Sir Cracroft Wilson’s Rangitata Station) begs to in form his numerous Friends and the gene ral public that he has taken possession of the Ashburton Hotel, which has been greatly improved andbntirely re-furnished and re-decorated, and is now replete with every convenience and comfort. A. M'Coll would, therefore, assure his patrons that they will have every atten [ tion bestowed on them. Excellently Furnished PRIVATE APARTMENTS for FAMILIES. All Liquors kept in stock are under the special supervision of the Proprietor, who will guarantee them to be of the best de scription and quality. The Hotel is situate close to the Ash burton Bridge, and the Stabling (being now under the Proprietorship of Mr James W. M'Rae, late oi the Somerset Stables), is sufficient guarantee that Coun try Visitors will meet with every Aor commodation in that respect. 1330



Metropolitan temperance HOTEL, Chkistchdech. IS. Stoddard BEGS respectfully to inform the Public that he HAS TAKEN THE ABOVE HOTEL, And all necessary improvements are being made to ensure the comfort of Customers. Grilled Steaks, Chops, and Hot Meals at all hours. The Hotel Bar is now open from 7 a.m. to 11 p. m., where Coffee is always ready and all Temperance Drinks can be pro cured. TEA TO ORDER. Tripe and Fish Suppers Every Night (Sundays excepted), from 7 to 10 o’clock p.m. A Green for the use of Families and Children adjoining the Hotel. 1365



Medical. 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 doncy to disease. Hundreds of subtle maladias are floating around us ready to attack wherever there is s weak point. We may escape many a fatal ah, -ft by keeping ourselves well fortified with pui e blood and a properly nourished frame.— See article in the Civil Service Gazette. Made simply with boiling water or mil.' Sold only in packets, labelled : JAMF-' EPPS AND CO., CHEMIST. LONDON. ALSO, EPPS CHOCOLATE ESSENCE KEATING’S COUGH LOZENGES. COUGHS, ASTHMA, BRONCHITIS, ACCUMULATION OF PHLEGM, Composed of the purest articles. These Lozenges contain no opium nor any deleterious drug, therefore the most delicate can take them with perfect confidence. Their beneficial etLct is speedy and certain. This old, un failing family remedy is daily recommended by the most eminent Physicians. (In use nearly 60 years). MEDICAL TESTIMONY. July 25th, 1877. 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 testifying to their beneficial effects in cases of incipient consumption, asthma and bronchial affections. I have prescribed them largely, with the best results.



W. B, G, , Apothecary, H.M.S. KEATING’S COUGH LOZENGES art sold by all Chemists, in tins of various sizes, each having the words, “Keating’s Cough Lozenges” engraven on the government stamp, Keating’s Worm Tablets. Keating’s Worm Tablets. A PURELY VEGETABLE WEETMEAT 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 ns by all Chemists and Druggists. Proprietor, TPIOS. KEATING, London Export Chemist and Druggist. QTEEDMAN’S SOOTHING POWDEh O FOR CHILDREN CUTTING TEETH. CA’UTI 0 N TO PURCHASER The value of this well-known Family Medi cine has been largely tested in all parts of th 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 in OUTWARI APPEARANC E so closely resemble the or ginal as to have deceived many purchasers The proprietor therefore feels it due to t!i public to give a special caution against the u of SUCH IMITATIONS.



Purchasers are therefore requested carefuli to observe the four following distinctly characteristics, without which none ar genuine ; Ist—ln every case the words JOH> STEED-MAN, CHEMIST, WALWORTH SURREY, are engraved on the Governmen Stamp affix to each packet, 2nd—Eacn Single Powder has directions fo the dose, and he words, John Steedman Chemist, Walwoith, Surrey, printed thereon. 3rd—The name, Steedman, is always spel with two EE’s. 4 th—The manufacture is carried on solel. at Walworth, Surrey. Sold in Packets by all Chemists ana Mcdi cine Vendors. Kemptiiorn, Prosser and Co POWELL’S BALSAM of ANISEED.— The effects of one teaspoonful taken n a little water before going to bed is extraordinary. No family should be without it in the winter Sold by Chemists and Medicine Vendor; throughout the World, is I and 2s 3d per per bottle; a great saving in taking family bottles, ns each. Established over 50. years. Prepared only by THOMAS POWELL, Blackfriars Road, London. SK for POWELL’S BALSAM o f ANISEED SOLD by all CHEMISTS and STORE KEEPERS. Observe the Trade Mark, Lion, Net, and Mouse.”



Medical JQOCTOR ERNEST LOW’S Cherry Pectoral, An invaluable Medicine in all the stages of Consumption, and not to be surpassed in efficacy ./or Coughs, Bronchitis, Asthma, Hoarseness, Loss of Voice, Difficulty of Breathing, Influenza, Spasmodic Croup, Hooping Gough, and all affections of the Throat, Bronchi®, and Lungs. Prepared only by H. N. CITRON, Chemist, Akaroa, New Zeaoand. May be obtained from every Chemist in - -Kburton and Storekeeper in • the Country. au7 3 - as « O ° cn O Mps g* a &X O 0 ai & TH E Marvellous i Remedy for I HOARSENESS, COUGHS, COLDS, BRONCHITIS CONSUMPTION, AND Chest Diseases. General Agents for New Zealand— KEMPTHORNE, PROSSER, A CO. 696 e v> p



EAFNESS. —Quacks calling them selves “ Doctors,” are utterly ruin ing the organs. of hundreds suffering from deafness, charging from L 5 to L2O for so doing. I have two infallible remedies (No. 1, deafness arising from colds ; No. 2, the thickening of the parts of the Tympanum) from recipes sent me by those world-known Aurists, the late and pre sent Senior Surgeons of the Royal Dis pensary for Diseases of the Ear.—Send stamps for particulars to T. B. Hanna ford, Auckland, N.Z. 1270



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 the late Mr Yates), Christchurch. War ranted to cure Burns, Scalds, Outs, 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 or Swellings or Inflammation in any part of the body or limbs, Lumps in the T 1 loat, Sore Nip* pies, Gathered Breasts, c. 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, someof diseasesof 30 years standing, may be obtained by applying to Mbs BURNS, at the above address. Agents for Ashburton— Andrewes Bros. 9o



HEILBRON’S WORM OAKES These Cakes are principally prepared from Herbs, and do not contain any dan gerously active ingredients. They have a wonderful effect in curing children, as well as grown persons, by removing the worms. They have been with grea suc cess introduey into the principal families in Europe, Australia, and New Zealand. They are guaranteed to do away, in a very short time, with many serious complaints like Bronchitis, Piles, Dicers, Ulcerated Throats, etc., if taken in time, as these sicknesses are often caused by worms of all kinds, especiolly by the Tape Worm, and by the most dangerous Thread Worm, which, if not destroyed in time, will soon create the iiardly-curable Worm. Fever. The smallest, the Thread Worm, will more than any other worm penetrate through all the crevices of the body up to the brain. An example was recently wit nessed, where a child falling continually into fits (the parents not knowing the cause) at last died with the brain affected by the too fatal Thread Worm. Still more recently there was a case, a grown man whose seat was affected by the Thread Worm, and who, after trying many sorts of remedies, without effect was directly



relieved by a dose of DR HEILBRON’S Worm Cakes. There are cases where the worms come, away that they almost can be counted then often they come away in whole clots, and sometimes in a thick and slimy stuff, and although not so perceptible, still they are caused to leave by Dr Heilbron’s Worm Cakes. And there have been other cases where children affected with Worms, when coughing or sneezing, do discharge them through the mouth and nose. The symptoms of Worms are generally as follows . —Lassitude, Giddiness, De-



pression of Spirits, Impaired Appetite (which if not acted against, will engender diseases of the bile), Disorder of the Stomach and Digestive Organs, Sick Headaches, Vomiting, Disturbed Sleep, and many more serious complaints, in cluding Fits, of which last many persons have been cared by these Worm Cakes. No time should be lost in removing these Worms, else the consequence will be seri ous, as they will increase in size and quantity, and ultimately spread through out the intestines. If Worms are ne glected for a time they will do so much damage as to make it beyond human skill to restore and reorganise the system of digestive organs. MRECXIONS FOR USB. The quantity of these Worm Oakes to be taken at a dose depends mostly on the age and. constitution of the patient. In most cases a couple of doses will drive the worms away for many years, if not en tirely. As a standard : A dose for a child up to 2 years will be half a Cake ; from 2 to 4 years old, one whole Cake ; from 4 to 8 years, one Cake and a half; fromSto L 4, two Cakes ; and so to increase with die age, but never mote than four Oakes it one dose. Grown females may gene rally take three Cakes at a dose, and ;rown men four Cakes, according to con ititution. The most effective way of using hese Worm Cakes is by taking the dose before going to bed, and on the following norning to take a cup of hot tea before ireakfast.



Aa I am not certain how long I may stay in this town, and as these Worm Cakes can be obtained at a very small ex pense families will do well to have always a small supply of them at their houses. Orders for the Country promptly MRS E. HOMBERG, Sole Agent. Ashburton Agents— Mr J, M. Cam bridge i Messrs Andrewes Bros.; Mr B. Alcorn 336