ANNEXATION.

The following extract from the lead ing columns of the Sheffield Daily Telegraph, of April 26th, will, doubt less, be read with much interest in view of (recent cablegrams :—Some of our contemporaries are, in presence of a possible difficulty about the annexation of New Guinea, felicitating themselves that in Lord Derby we have a Colonial Secretary who “ will certainly make, no mistake through lack of caution.” The words, though meant to be complimentary, imply a bitter sarcasm.'. -Lord Derby is absolutely destitute of enthusiasm ; and where .does history record that men without that faculty have done service of any high order for their country or their race ? The more carefully the matter is considered, the stronger do the pleas for an annexation appear. Queens land, it has been pointed out, occupies the whole north-eastern corner of Australia, stretching up from ' New South Wales to the Gulf of Carpen taria. iThis cdtner ! terminates in the long wedge of York Peninsula reaching up far north' towards the Equator; as if to'-ptefce New Guinea, from which it is separated at Torres Strait by ninety miles of sea, thickly strewn with islets of every size. Queensland is an enter .prisn^cp.lp.nyr extending its trade in all|duecltops, and it is not to be won-• derlg*. at if it contemplates with ex treme wteknrthe ' 'possibility of any foreign country anticipating its desire to secure itselt from disagreeable, or ■even dangerous neighbors, by taking the country under its own control. It is admitted, even by authorities gener ally opposed to any proposals to ex tend our territories, that the same reason which compelled that annexa tion of the Fiji Islands which Mr Mundella so warmly approved may operate with equal force in this instance. And Queensland has a special ground for dreading bad neighbors. The York Peninsula has ■ recently been found to yield gold, ffflct has consequently developed with sur prising rapidity the population which gathers at such places. Flourishing towns, with ah .their appurtenances of shop and bank and liquor istore have suddenly sprung up as if by magic No settled Government would desire to have within leasy reach so convenient a retreat as New Guinea would afford,, beyond the reach of law, to the charac ters which such a society would be likely to harbor. For our own part we regard it as a distinct and decided dis advantage that a man like Lord Derby should be at the head of our colonial affairs at a time when such a question has to be discussed. From his cold blooded encouragement of the attempts at despotism by the French in Mada gascar, and his almost equally spiritless confessions of helplessness in the matter of the Transvaal, it is clear that the Queensland colonists need expect little sympathy for a “forward” or precautionary policy on the part of Lord Derby. ’

CHINESE DIPLOMACY.

The gossip of Washington points to the approaching departure of the “ Flower of all China,” the young Chin Chi Yung, for Europe on a diplomatic mission to the Court of St James, the Celestial Government being just now occupied with the comparative diplo macy of the different countries of the world, by all of which China expects ere long to be proclaimed sovereign lord and master. “Mr Chin,” for so the young hero is called by the ladies of Washington, is-described as a lady killer of the first water. “ One of the greatest mastierspf flirtation I ever met with r* exclaimed a young lady by whose side he had seated himself atone of the balls at the White House. Mr Chin’s complaint that it was the thickness of his soles alone which compelled him to inaction while the rest Of the company whisked around the toom was capped with the observa tion, But it is not only the soles of my feet that are fixed; it is the soul of my body that is chained to. your side.” The speech displays not only his gal lantry but his:knowledge of English, which he has acquired mostly from the fast young men pf New York. “Mr Chin,** unlike his countrymen in general, refuses tb don the European costume, but wears the “ full Chinese” In x aH its... glory. He wears garments of blue and yellow satin gorgeous to behbld. ' He weras the junk shoes Satin' 1 with soles of white felt thfee - inches thick, and invari ably folds his hands beneath his Icose hanging sleeves (always lined with bright-colored satin) whenever he talks to the ladies. Mr Chin has the brightest and most intelligent counten ance it is‘ possible to see. His eyes areblack, andalthough almond-shaped, vbrybrlght and sparkling, and when he smiles he displays a set of teeth which r.put those of the American beauties to shame, and they frequently suggest the ides of bringing over a Chinese dentist to repair the damage caused in their own tateliers by the climate, according to their own account, but ascribed un justly- to ; the exaggerated consump tion of the sweets and acids in which they indulge. The ambassa dor, jMr ,j Chin’s uncle, is a fat, easy gbmg'ChTnaman, seemingly indifferent to all that is going bn around him, and yet never losing a single item of the proceedings. His nephew is called updifito-interpret the pretty sayings of the ladies, and it is quite delightful to behold the mighty Chang Tsao Ju, reported a? grave as a patriarch at the 'Council Board, shake his fat sides with laughter at the little coaxing speeches and cunning compliments addressed to hftb,- which he knows very well are put out to interest, as it were, and expected to bring in big profits in the way of ivory, fans, and jewelled hairpins or cedawobdr bbxfei • ; ‘ -

THE ASHBURTON GCABDIAN, MONDAY, JULY 16

Printed anti published daily, for i:ik Ash burton Guardian Company, Limited, by Charles Dixon, of Wakamri.Road, Ash burton, at the Company’s Printing House, West street, Ashburton, Monday, July l£, 1883.



Inaction of the 1 kidneys and urinary organs causes the worst of diseases which Hop Bitters .'curCs. ' Read.—'[Advt.l ' ! 4 Hollq,way’s ; Pills. — Indigestion and Liver Coniplaints.—The digestion cannot be long;so seriously disordered without the de rangeoMtlL being -perceptible on- the - counten ance. These pills prevent both unpleasant consequences ; they improve the appetite and with the increase of desire for food, they augment the powers of digestion and assimila tion in tiie stomach. Holloways Pills deal diseased conditions of the many organs engaged in ex tracting nourishment .for-our bodies from our various diets—as the liver, stomach, and bowels, over all of which they exercise the most salutary control. By resorting at an early stage> <ft. this, malady to 'these purifiying and - laxative PiUs, : the dyspeptic is speedily restored 1-. to health .and strength, and his sallowness SBadpUlyvaafcbes.—£Advt.]



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 ili, tor 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 distiict, 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 j£SOO will be paid for a case ihey 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’ bills to pay.



Prosp ctus The canterbury meat and DAIRY PRODUCE EXP3RT 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 Ford, Esq., Christchurch, auctioneer SamuelGarforth, Esq., Spreydon, stock owner Bankers ; The Bank of New Zealand. Solicitor : Thoa. Shailer Weston, Esq. Registered Office : Hereford street, Christchurch. Freezing Works : Belfast. Secretary : Frederick Waymouth.



INCREASE OF CAPITAL. 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 now INVITE APPLICATIONS for the same, which-will be 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 a-iy 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. IVTEW 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— Ruston Proctor and Co.’s celebrate.l 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. Sundry. W. H. Gundry, Tice nsed land broker J, Undue the LAND TRANSFER ACT, PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT & AUDITOR. Books and Partnership Accounts super vised, Audited, and Adjusted. Auditor foe 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. Ashburton poultry, pigeon, AND CANARY ASSOCIATION. The Third Annual Show of the above Iwill 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- a. 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. Beat Cochin Hen, under 12 months 10 0 3. Best Colored Dorking Cock... 10 6 4. Best pair Silver-spangled Hamburghs .. 10 6 4. Best pair Fowls in classes 57 and 58 ... ... ... 10 6 (N.B.— Class 57, Heaviest pair Fowls; class 58, best pair Fowls for table pur poses, to be shown alive.) 5. Best pair Tumbler Pigeons... 10 6 6, 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 10 6 9. Best Slate-colored Lowrie Par rot ... ... ... ... 10 6 10. For the six largest and heaviest Hen Eggs 10 6 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 la, 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 Tegetmier’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 Jeoobins 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.



Consultation. A FORTUNE FOR FIVE SHILLINGS. A FORTUNE FOR sa. DAMASTOR’S NOVELTY CONSULTATION ON THE MELBOURNE CUP, 1883. A 1 To be Run on the 6th of November. Capital £5,000, In 20,000 Shares of 5s each. 431 Prizes guaranteed. To bo 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 lOseach 40 at £6 5s each 200 at £5 0s 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, OF THB May bank works, tinwald, begs to thank the public for theii 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, Tinwald. 590 d fJIO FARMERS & STOCK BREEDERS The following Works may be had from THOS. F. PARLEY, 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 QOVERNMENT PUBLICATIONS, The following Government Publica tions, with others, can be obtained at ths Office of this Paper : Education Act Railway Tariff (revised) Crown Lands Guide Regulation of Local Elections Act Public Libraries Acts Companies Act Fencing Act Bto., Etc.



Business Notices.



AT COST PRICE. TWO OASES OF Single and Double Barrelled MUZZLE AND BREEOH-LOADINC 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-POUCHES Equally Cheap. PLOUGHSHARES 10s per dozen. Orr and Co., EAST AND TANORED STREETS, Ashburton.



Business Notices. An evil and its remedy.—Ta the Editor, —It 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 3 yi. 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. This 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 losses we have resolved to sell for cash only in future. The honest man 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 6d; ladies’ tailor made ulster, £ 2. All other goods in proportion, for cash only. CRAIGHEAD & CO., TAILORS AND CLOTHIERS, Tancred Street. P. & D. Duncan, 4 GRICDLTDRAL IMPLEMENTS A. MANUFACTURERS, Christchurch and Ashburton, Having been appointed AGENTS at Ash burton for the DEERING 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 MoOORMICK’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 'y r lOTORIA 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



Charles Lawrence, PHOTOGRAPHER (Of High street, Christchurch). By special Appointment to the Governor, Begs to informs the 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. 96g



jy UNEDIN BREWERY. CELEBRATED xxxx AND BITTER ALE, BITTER ALE. PLEASES BOTH EYE 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 & MaOARTHY, Limited, Agents for Meukow’s Brandy, Roderick Dhu and Shaughraun Whiskies, and Mars den and Raffley’s celebrated Billiard Tables. 1266



fJIHE 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 ANDRE 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. £Tn G, 98 Madras Street, Christchurch. WANTED KNOWN—Every descrip tion of Plain and Fancy P-inting executed on the shortest notice, at the Guardian Office, next Matson, Cox, and : Co.’s, West street* I



Business Notices. E T H V E N. We beg to thank the inhabitants of Methven and surrounding districts for the liberal support accorded us since our commencing Business here. We wish to notify 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 desc "iption Stores, &c., at wholesale rates. TIMBER of every de scription at lowest current rates. Best Newcastle COAL from the Old Lambton 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 (best quality). We have also on Sale Messrs Booth, McDonald and Co.’s celebrated PLOUGHS, DRAYS, ROLLERS, DISC-HARROWS, and other Farming Implements, ;vhich 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. Haxton 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, and New Zealand Insurance Company. Land and Commission Agents. Loans negotiated.—o. J. W. Cookson, Juw., and Co., General Merchants, Methven, Methven, July 9th, 1883. 7 66



Trees. Trees. Trees. SEALY BROS., NURSERY AND SEEDSMEN, Ashburton, HAVE FOR SALE, at very low prices, an extensive stock of every description. Our FOREST TREES include Pinus Insignis, P. Jefferii, P. Radiata, P. Austriaca, P. Maritima, Spruce and Scotch Firs, Cupressus, Mao 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 Macro 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 Yines, etc. Sealy Bros., ASHBURTON. 7 5G



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., Watertou 8.10 a.m., Ashton 8.25 a.m., Wheatstone 8.45 a.m., arriving at Ashburton in time for the 10.24 express from Christchurch to Titnaru. The coach leaves the coach -tables, Wakanui Road (opposite Central Hotel), Ashburton, at 4.51) p.m., arriving at Longbeach at 7.30 p.m. Parcels or orders left at any of the above places wi l ! receive strict attention Fares —Through single fares, 5s ; return same day, Bs. From this date RETURN PARE at SINGLE RATES, on Saturdays only, between Waterton and Ashburton. W. E. BOND, Proprietor, 4270 Longbeach.



TINWALD AND MOUNT SOMERS RAILWAY, MOUNT SOMERS AND ANAMA ROYAL MAIL OOAOH. This Coach leaves Hood’s Hotel, Mouii' Somers, for Anama Railway Station, at 7.30 am. and 5.35 p.m. every Tuesday and Saturday; returning to Mount Somer on the arrival of each train. Parcels and Luggage punctually attended to. Single fares, ?s ; return, 3s. .n JOHN HOOD Boarding Houses, &c. THE GLASGOW PIE HOUSE, 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 cellar, than they can obtain anywhere in the city. Dowling Street. Princes street. “THE BODEGA.’ au 17



PANAMA HOUSE (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. 0. TRUCKLE, Prince Albert Boarding House and Tem perance Hotel, near Oookson’s Stables, Wills street, Ashburton ; next Odd fellows’ Hall, and one minute’s walk from the Railway Station. Charges strictly moderate. 944



Hotels ’.FORD FOREST HOTEL. Whc has again taken the hotel at Alford Forest, would be 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 • HBURTON 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 tbe Ashburton Hotel, which has been greatly improved and entirely 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 ol the Somerset Stables), is sufficient guarantee that Coun try Visitors will meet with every Ac- Jr x i man METROPOLITAN TEMPERANCE HOTEL, John Tisch, commodation in that respect. 1330



Christchurch. jS. 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 dency 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 sh,*/t 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 mil.r Sold only in packets, labelled > JAME«. EPPS AND CO., HOMCIiji'ATHIC 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 effect is speedy and certain. This old, un failing family remedy is daily recommended by the most eminent Physicians. (In use nearly 60 years).



MEDICAL TESTIMONY. July 25th, 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, THOS. KEATING, London Export Chemist and Druggist. TEEDMAN’S SOOTHING POWDEh 1 FOR CHILDREN CUTTING TEETH. CAUTION 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 OUTWARD APPEARANC E so closely resemble the ori 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 carefulh to observe the four following distinctly characteristics, without which none ar genuine : Ist—ln every case the words JOHiS STEEDMAN, CHEMIST, WALWORTH SURREY, are engraved on the Govemmen Stamp affix to each packet, 2nd Eacn Single Powder has directions io the dose, and he • words, John Steedman Chemist, ’ Walworth, Surrey, printed thereon. 3rd The name, Steedman, is always spel with two EE’s. 4th —The manufacture is carried on soleh at Walworth, Surrey. [ Sold in Packets by all Chemists ana Medi cine Vendors. Kkmpthorn, 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 land 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. SK for POWELL’S BALSAM of ANISEED SOLD by all CHEMISTS and STORE. KEEPERS. Observe the Trade Mark, Lion, Net, and Mouse.”



Medical JQOOTOR ERNEST LOW’S Cherry Pectoral, . An invaluable Medicine in all the stage* 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 df the Throat, Bronchi®, and Lungs. Prepared only by H. N. CITRON, Chemist, Abaroa, New Zealand. May be obtained from every Chemist in • 'hburton and Storekeeper in the Country. au7



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DEAFNESS. —Quacks,; calling them selves “ Doctors,” are utterly ruin ing the organs of hundreds suffering from deafness, charging from L 5 to L2O for eo doing. I have two infallible remedies (No. 1, deafness arising from colds No. 2, the thickening of the parts 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. , 127®



IMPORTANT to all afflicted with Dicers, Scurvy, Sores, or Wounds'of any descript on. YATES’ PATENT BRITISH HE RBOINTMENTS,prepared only by Mrs Burns (daughter of the late 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 or Swellings hr Inflammation in any part of the body or limbs, Lumps in the Tliuat, Sore Nip* pies, Gathered Breasts, c. Directions for use—Spread the Red and Greeji 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 Odeach, 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 Mbs BURNS, at the above addre'ss. Agents for Ashburton— Andbbwbs Bros. 3 90



JQR HEILBRON’S WORM OAKES These Oakes 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 persona, 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, Ulcers, 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 hardly-curafcle Worm Fever. The smallest, the Thread Worm, will mdrs than any other worm penetrate through all the crevices of the body up W 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 1 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 • , .>• UR HEILBRON’S V-- Worm Cakes.



There are cases where the worms 90mo away that they almost can be counted then often they come away in wholb 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 persona have been cured by these Worm Oakes. 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.



DIRECTIONS FOB USB. The quantity of these Worm Cakes 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; from Bto 14, two Cakes ; and so to increase with the age, but never more than four Cakes at one dose. Grown females may gene rally take three Cakes at a dose,, and grown men four Cakes, according to con stitution. The most effective way of using these Worm Cakes is by taking the dose before going to bed, and on the following morning to take a cup of hot tea before breakfast. I am not certain .ow long I may stay in this town, and as hesa 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 executed. MRS E. HOMBERG, Sole Agent. Ashburton Agents—Mr J, M. Cam bridge • Messrs Andrewea Brt .; Mr R. Alcorn 1135