RAILWAY MANAGEMENT.

Bfiohanan,' Fergus, Fish, Maoandtew, O’Callaghan. H._, Thompson, Stevens, Turnbuu, "White, and Wright, waited tmon the Premier yesterday looming upon th e'subject of railway management. Mr Wright having , been apppinted spokesman, said that, as the resolutions agreed to by* the Committee had been placed in the hands of the Premier on Monday, the present object of the deputa-. tion was 'to induce him, if : possibje, to give the subject further consideration, in the hope that he would see his way to in "a Bill early next session deal ing with the question on the basis indi cated in those resolutions. The Committee recognised that the subject was one of great importance and surrounded by some difficulties, and that it was not desirable that itislpuld he made a party question ; was of colonial importance and for the welfare of the oolbsy, whatever diffi 'in.itho way of improved administration should be grappled with at once ; that a strong argument in favor Of the change proposed wasi found in the fact that nearly every, Public Works Minister had at one time or other ac knowledged that a Board of Management was necegaary,' the tiro exceptions being —'•‘StFif. Hall and Mr Oliver, who neverthe less wenVSo far as to admit that a Board of Advice was desirable. All these gen tlemen- 3 , had /doubtless felt that the politi cal pressure brought to bear upon them ftopa. ticuo .to time was - more than they wuld resist,with, safety to the Ministries of'which they were members, and saw at the same time that concessions forced from them were detrimen tal to the public- interests. The de putation were of .ppipiou that had railways diuring last law -years Ifeen under thp>*^|rtrei J ciPa—Bdard from dinct political pressure, the colony wonld hnHjLsawed several -hundreds of ;i thousands of pStofPf'expended upon un-

necessary and unprofitable works which, owing to political pressure, had been brought to-bear from time to time. A few-plamorous, persistent individuals qb • mined concessions at the cost of the mahy. If itwas urged that members with votes in their pockets would still exercise their in fluence in spite of the Board t ; it would be seen that so long as the recommendations of th»‘Boird and'tbe members coincided, ..fairly bP assumed to be necessary, and where they differed the decision of the Board would be a com plete answer to the application. The Committee had in view amongst other matters thp;-desirability of, lessening the friction now existing betweem the public and the Government upon railway imt ters, which finds expression in endless kpd hbtices of motion, which %P4p tap' session after session, and occupy 80 large a portion of time in the House in discussing matters frequently of trivial IttipotUfOTJe; ’ "'1 V Board such as that pro posed would be a competent authority to deal with all grievances that arise and mUBt kriao-from time to time between the higher railway officials,and men under them, yhq Jlfving heard their appeals would be aole'to protect aggrieved parties, and see that no persecution followed. For want“6f a competent court of appeal the grievances became like a/smouldering fire of discont^^fb drsting intaflame at every general election, and jn top many cases detartoulinfg ‘the result; ' The deputation were also of opinion that railway officials, both high and low, were in favor of the projjopeJT ’dhf'nge-4lhe J, i latter as a security against oppression, partiality, or. harsh the former as a security against suddeh,changes in the political head, of ths Department, . which pulled. tßehof kftdmSte'ly in opposite directions and prevented themTrdm carrying into effect changes conducive to. economy in the ad qiQitnSok ••• ; -The Hon Mr Whitaker replied that this subject-had been discussed by Ministers from time to time for the last three or four years ; that his own leanings were Iq. fpqtqr of..a.Beard, to which the'principal objections were that the action of a Board might seriously affect the finances

of the colony if exercised against the ad- Sf Ministry, who were responsible j‘credit : orthe co](ouy and. the taxa f people ; . that, probably this dtfficiffly'lm|ghl'be .obviated by giving the certain matters ptfwM; ana' when they exercised it against tho opinion of the ;Board the subject* shbtM be submitted to Parliament: for their decision ; - that this power of Minia terf^w)mld|( ,nqji be* often exercised*- and only 1 ‘ah inipb’rtant occasions, such as when the finance, orotherlarge questions were involved, .when Parliament would decide ‘Miniate? and the . Board. Mr Whifaker added that he was express ing hi S' own views only, but he would take caretlfatdUri ng the recess the subject should be fully considered with a view* to legislation. At present there were some differences Of opinion amongst the Minis ters that would probably be removed by morp. careful Consideration and. a free dis cußsiofn’, Ss'they .verepot of a very pro- \; ■TBb foil owing are the resolutions above referred to, and which, after several meet ings 1 , vrete! brought up as a recommenda tion from a .subcommittee, consisting of Mossfo Wright', “ White, Macandrew, Thopospn and Fish, and approved by the Genkfar Committee “ That it is expe dient that the management of all Govern meptßailways open for traffic throughout the colony' should be vested in a Board ; that a Board consisting qf.fl.ve persons shall‘he appointed', by the Governor in the name and on behalf of .her Majesty (or;-by such other 1 means as the House may determine) for the management of alVconswncted-railways the property of the Crown in the Colony of New Zealand; that.any ~three members of such Board shall,he. .competent to act in execution of thg^qwjers.yested in them, notwithstand ing that may occur-ih the number ,of members ; constituting the Board [''that from and after the day upon whM tne 'Board begins, to act in execu tion of the powers vested in them, all pokers; rights ahd.'authority now vested, in SttfWXeifbisedr W the Minister pf Public Wbrisk’' bride# ' the Public. Works Act, 188?; or by'virtue of’any other Act of Pari lament shall he transferred to, vested in/ufad'exercised by such Board of Rail wayiiManftgement as if th,e members of such Board had been named in the said Act, subject, to such re strictsons' and dinritations as Were from tinjq.to tyiie imposed by the General As- the members of the Board to bo shall hold, office for five years, andi.unpp, gpod behaviour, and shall be re moveable therefrom only upon an address to Governor from both Houses of the presented during the Bamepw?!? 11 that nomem ber ' Wy,the= l ; Bpard : ; shall he cap able of .being. ,a. member of the. '‘Council .., or of- either Hod#,6! th£ General Assembly, or of holding koV office of trust or profit in the other. than .' office av the Board; that the Chairman of the Board shall bepa-da clear annual Balavy of-£' jand each'other member of the)Board £ a salary of £ , out of the con- BolidstecP fand; ' that' the Governor-in- OoAidil may, when Parliament is not in Bession, suspend any member or members of ir om. his or their offices, but aooh Suspension shall not continue in force Wood the |nd of the next session of Par 4jo A-**. 11 ii ! 'mi m i

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, THURSDAY, AUGUST 9, 1883.

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Cleanse.; Purify and Enrich the \ . Blood with ' Hop Bitters, ; , 4 :«aAnd you will have no sickness or suffering or doctors’ biils to pay. HOP BITTERS is an elegant, Pleasant and Refreshing Flavoring for sick-room drinks and Im pure .Water, rendering them harmless, • sweetening the mouth, and cleansing the stomach. , Sporting. .i; 1 ' r -ji -- - : —— r— • RACING CLUB. SPRING MEETING. THURSDAY AND FRIDAY, November 15th and 16th, 1883. President : E. G. Wright, M H.R. Tice-President ; W. C. Walker. Judge: Matthew Stitt. ; Stewards: 0. tf. Dowding, Hi Friedlander, J. Grigg, T, Leahy, W. G. Ross, W. Saunders, H. T. Winter. Treasurer : . C. O. Fooka. . Starter : David Thomas. Clerk or the Scales ; • M. Friedlander. r : Clerk of the Course ; W, B. Demhire. Handicappers : Open Races—S. G. Griffiths. District Races—E. G. Crisp, 0. C. Fooks, T. Leahy, M. Stitt. . First Race each day to start at 1 p. m.



FIRST DAY. 1. County Hurdle Race (Handicap), of 30 sova ; over six flights of hurdles about 3ft 6in high ; nomi nation, l.aov; acceptance, 1 sov . li miles. District horses only. 2. Free Handicap, of 40 sovs ; accept ance. 2 sovs,; 1 mile. 3. Maiden Plate, of 40 aovs ;■ weight forage ; entrance, 3 sova; 1J miles. 4. Ashbdrton Cup (Handicap), of 150 acvs ; nomination, 2 sovs ; accept ; - , ance,. 5 sovs ;l£ mjles. 5. Ladies’ Puese, of 40 sovs ; welter weights for age ; gentlemen riders ; entrance, 3 sovs; lit miles. District horses only. 6. The Post Stakes (Handicap), of 15 sova ; nomination, 1 sov, to be made to the Secretary immediately after the Ladies’ Purse is run ; acceptance, free, to be notified within ten minutes of declaration o£ weights ; Imile. District horses only, SECOND DAY. 1. Handicap Hurdle Race, of 60 sovs; over eight flights of hurdles about 3ft . 6in high ; 'acceptance, 2 sovs ; 2 miles. 2. Racing Club Handicap, of 75 sovs ; nomination, 2 aovs ; acceptance, 2 sova .* miles., 3. County Plate Handicap, of 40 sovs; nomination, 1 sov ; accept ance, I sov; miles. District horses only. 4. Flying Handicap, of 60 sovs, nomi nation, 1 sov ; acceptance, 2 sovs ; f mile 5. Totalisator Stakes (Handicap), of 15 sovs ; nomination, 1 sov; accept , ance, free ; f mile. District horses ‘ only. 6. Consolation Handicap, of 20 sovs ; nomination, 1 sov, to be made im mediately after the Totalisator Stakes is run ; acceptance, free, to be. notified within ten minutes of declaration of weights. f



RULES AND REGULATIONS. 1. No entry will be received except on - the condition that all disputes, claims and objections arising, out of the racing shall be decided by the Steward:, whom they ! ’may appoint; their decision on all points connected with carrying out this pi ogramtne to be final. 2. Canterbury Jockey Club Racing Rules strictly adhered to 3. A district horse sh all mean any horse'that has been commonly resident in the Ashburton County from July 31,1883, and up to the date'Of the forth coming-meeting, and owne d by a person who has resided in the sai d county during the same period, 4. A gentleman rider shall be deemed to be one who; has npfc ridden for hire daring the past five years. 5. All entries and nomi nations to be ac companied by entrance fees, name And age of horse, and colors of rider, and in the hands of the.Seoretaiy, addressed to Quill’s Hotel, not later than 9 pm. on ■Thursday, November Ist. Weights for the first day’s Handicaps and Open Hurdle Raise will be p üblished on Friday, November 9th, Weigl its for other Handi caps will be published at 8 p. m. on the evening of the first da y’a racing. 6. Acceptances for ■ the first day’s Handicaps and Open Hurdle Race to be paid to: the Secretary not later than 9 p.m. on Tuesday, 1 November 13th; ac ceptances for other E landicaps at, 9 p.m. on evening of first da; f’a racing, 7.. Five per cent wi 11 be deducted from the gross ; of all ;mfo nies payable in ac cordance with this programme for ex penses of the course. 8., All nominations and acceptances go to the fund. ■ ■ ■■ ■ S. SAUNDERS, 8 222 Secretary. Ball progr Amme cards in - very neat sty lbs, with Pencils and a t the Qua.bman Office, W*wt street.



Publication. Iff 'THE 1 ' PRESS, AND WILL SHORTLY BE PUBLISHED, “OUR DOMESTIC BIRDS.” BY ALFRED SAUNDERS. This Book, written by an old New Zea land coloni t, will be found to contain the most modern and complete information upon the Breeding, Rearing and Manage ment of every description of Domestic Poultry; suggestions for the improve ment of Poultry Shows ; all that is known about the principles to be observed in the mating of Breeding Stock; and some well defined rules for selecting, with certainty, the most economical and beneficial de scription of food for any animal, from a baby to a mouse. It will show the best sort of fowls to keep, and the rules for selecting them; and, whilst condemning the cruelty and mischief of many common practices, it will point out how to keep poultry with certain profit, in brilliant health, and producing abundance of eggs at every season of the year. 8 240 Consultations. A FORTUNE FOR FIVE SHILLINGS. A FORTUNE FOR ss. * DAMASTOR’S NOVELTY CONSULTATION ON THE MELBOURNE CUP, 1883, To be Run on the 6th of November. Capital £5,000, In 20,000 Shares of 5s each. 431 Prizes guaranteed. 1 as follows Melbourne Cup. First ... ... £SOO Second... ... 300 Third ... ... 200 Starters (divided) 500 Non-starters ... 1,000 £2,500 To be distributed Cash Awards. 5 at £IOO each sat £SO each 30 at £25 each 20 at £l2 10s each 40 at £6 5a each 200 at £5 0a each £2,500 Each ticket has seven separate chances. Race and Cash Awards being drawn for separately. 1 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 £3OOO. A USTRALASIA’S SWEEP. MELBOURNE CUP. THE GRE\TE3T RACING EVENT OF THE YEAR. (Run in Oct.—Close as soon as filled.) 12,000 SHARES, 5s EACH. An even Four Shares, 20s. To be distributed as follows : First Horse £IOOO 1 Starters divide £l5O Second ... 500 (Non-Starters 100 Third \.. 250 1 Total | £2OOO And 10 Prizes at £25 each ...£250 50 Prizes at £l9 „ ... 500. 50 Prizes at £5 ~ ... _250 Total in Prizes, £IOOO. Grand total iSOOO. THE THIRD CONSULTATION OF MY 1883 SERIES. The success and general satisfaction over previous events may be deemed sufficient introduction for that announced above. Clients are requested to send for not less than pour shares, taken up in one name. JOS' A pound secures four chances—not one only. The right of declining any particular subscription is reserved. Deducted for expenses, 10 per cent Probity is guaranteed by good- com mercial bona tides. References ; Mel bourne 'Sportsman and City Journals. Bankers —Sydney : City Bank. Melbourne ; National Bank. Applicants are requested to enclose bank notes and register the L tier (strong registered envelopes obtainable at every post office) ; if crossed cheque, add Bank charge for collection (payable “Aus tralasia ” or Bearer); also add 6d on notes when other than N.S.W. or Vic., and in all oases 4d postage for reply and result. Enclose two addressed envelopes un stamped. One extra Ticket (FREE) with every twenty to one address, ‘ thus enabling the promoters of Clubs for every twenty tickets a chance of being a winner with out investing, necessarily, a penny. pS- REGISTER LETTERS Application, as usual, by letter. In tending applicants would oblige by writing immediately, to hasten the time for drawing. ", jai-Eor the convenience of Sydney Subscribers, “ Australasia’s ” Letter Box will be found at the Offices, 40 Hunter sUee 1 , Sydney, ADDRESS : AUSTRALASIA, Care of Mr H. J. Franklin, Wholesale Bookseller, Printer and Publisher, 8-223 40 Hunter street. Sydney. W- H. Gundry. W. H. Grundry, ■ ICENSED LAND BROKER i . : Under the LAND » RANSFER ACT, ÜBLIO ACCOUNTANT & AUDITOR, ooks and Partnership Accounts super vised, Audited, and Adjusted. Auditor for the Borough of Ashburton tshburton Woollen Factory Company Ahburtbn Cheese and Butter Factory Ashburton Saleyards Company Ashburton Gas, Coal, and Coke Co. Ashburton Town Hall Company Etc., Etc., Etc. Money to Lend N APPROVED FREEHOLD SECD ITY, repayable by monthly instalments otherwise. Agent for PANDARD INS UR ANCE COMPANY, PANDARD PROPERTY INVEST MENT SOCIETY. East street, Ashburton. 384 mHB ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, J Published Daily, Can be obtained from the followin npHE GUARDIAN is on every Tea *- table in Ashburton.



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Educational. Ladies’ School w ILL 0 0M M E N C B ON JULY 17 th. MRS THOMPSON, Moore street, Trevorton. 7 65 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 lh" all branches of Mercantile Business. Supplies WOOL PACKS and CORN SACKS, at Lowest Current Rates. AGENTS IN CANTERBURY FOR— Ruston 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. - JOHN COOKE, Manager, Christchurch, GEO. ’WILKIN, Agent, nlO Ashburton. Business Notice- George Lea, 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 P. & D. Duncan, 1 QRIOULTDRAL IMPLEMENTS j± 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 i McCORMIOK’S REAPERS AND BINDERS. Makers of Ploughs, Drays, Harrows, Rollers, Grub bers, Seed-sowers, Strippers, and newly r improved Direct Draught DISC HARROWS (the Latest and the Best), made any size up to 15ft, and every description of Farm Implements. J ust received, ex Soukar, A large quantity of HORNSBY’S PLOUGHSHARES, Old Brand, ordered expressly for Ashburton. Also, Some L extra , heavy Mould Boards (our . own pattern), best cast steel, suitable for contractors. . REPAIRS of every description of MACHINERY at reasonable charges. 1015 p fl O T O G E A P H Y. Charles Lawrence, PHOTOGRAPHER (Of High street, Christchurch), By special Appointment to the Governor, Begs to informs ihe 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 him&elf, 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 rpO FARMERS & STOCK BREEDERS The following Works may be had from THOS. F. FARLEY, BOOKSELLER & STATIONER, Ashburton, 1 The Horae, with supplement, by Wm. Youatt; Cattle, their breeds aijd manage ment, by Wm. Youatt; Sheep and Cattle, by 0. Armatage ; Agricultural Chemistry and Geology, by Professor Johnston ; Agricultural Chemistry, by Maclvor ; Agricultural Chemistry, by Alfred Gibson; Breeding of Draught Horses, by Reynolds. A largo 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 F. S. Shearer, OP THE MAY BANK WORKS, TINWALD, begs to thank the public for theit past support, and takes this opportunity to intimate that he is ain position to Manufacture and Repair on the shortest Botice all kinds of Machinery, such as— Flour Mills, Saw Mills, Wheels (cogged and water wheels), Combines,- Engines, Hand and Foot Troahing Machines ; also, all kinds of Spring Carta, 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 MR LAURENCE OXLEY has been Appointed Agent for the Ashbur ton Guabman at South Rakaia.



Business Notices. lOTORIA HOUSE, ' EAST STREET. 1 Dimant & Coe, f Are still selling at prices which have * gained for their establishment such an | immense popularity in the past. All goods marked in plain figures, j and sold at a profit calculated to afford i such advantages as no other house in ■ town can permanently offer. 1 Our WINTER STOCK recently re- | ceived is Extraordinary Good Value. I DIMANT & COE, REAPY-MONEY DRAPERS CLOTHIERS, &0., Victoria House, East street, Ashburton. 816 AN EVIL AND ITS REMEDY.—T > 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 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 I unusually low prices : : —Gentleman’s suit made • to order, £3 18s fid; ladies’ tailor made > ulster, £z. All other goods in proportion, for cash only. j CRAIGHEAD & CO., TAILORS AND CLOTHIERS, Tancred Street, ' JQ UNEDIN BREWERY. ’ CELEBRATED xxxx AND 5 BITTER ALE, BITTER ALE. PLEASES BOTH EYE AND PALATE. r TONIC AND WHOLESOME. r Guaranteed absolutely free from adultera tion. ? Tire following are specimens of the com > plimenta 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 y Tables. 1266 jyj- E T H V E N. We beg to thank the inhabitants of i Methven and surrounding districts for the liberal support accorded us since our commencing Business here. We wish to f notify that we have REMOVED nto our new and commodiou i 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. Beat 1 Newcastle COAL from tne Old Lambton Mine. Builders requisites in IRON MONGERY, DOORS, SASHES, etc., always on hand. Feed OATS and Seed t WHEAT and OATS on Sale. Oaten Sheaf CHAFF in any quantities ("best i quality). We have also on Sale Messrs Booth, McDonald and Co.’s celebrated PLOUGHS, DRAYS, ROLLERS, DISC-H ARROWS, and other Farming , Implements, which we are prepared, to i 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, !an I New Zealand Insurance Compan.. Land and Commission Agents. Loans negotiated.—o. J. W. Cookson, Jun., 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 Vines, etc. Sealy Bros., ASHBURTON. 7 56 John Broom, SIGN WRITER, DECORATOR, COACH PAINTER, &o. Orders may be left at McColl’s, Ashbur ton Hotel; or Husband’s Stables, Hill’s Hotel. 1257 WANTED KNOWN—Every descrip tion of Plain and Fancy Pointing executed on the shortest notice, at the Guardian Office, next Matson, Oox, and oo.’s, West street, ,



Conveyances. ... - • . 1»« ' Longbeach royal mail COACH Leaves Longbeach for Ashburton daily (Sundays excepted) at 7.30 a. m., Waterton 8.10 Am., Ashton 8.25 a.m., Wheatston* 8.45 a.m., arriving at Ashburton in tim for the 10.24 express from Christchurc to Timaru. The coach leaves the coach stables, Wakanui Road (opposite Central Hotel), Ashburton, at 4.5* p.m., arriving at Longbeach at 7.30 p.m. Parcels or orders left at any of thi. above places wiU receive strict attention Pares—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, 427 c Longbeach. miNWALD AND MOUNT SOMERS X RAILWAY; MOUNT SOMERS AND. ANAMA ' ROYAL MAIL COACH. This' Coach leaves Hood’s Hotel, Mouh- Somers, for Anatna Railway Station, at 7.30 am. and 5.36 p.m. every Tuesday and Saturday; returning to Mount Somer on the arr'val of each train. Parcels and Luggage punctually attended to. Single fares, 2s ; return, Bs. . n JOHN HOOD



Boarding Houses, &c. r HE 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.’ an 17 PANAMA HOUS E (late a stes’s), Tanched 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 0. 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’ Hall, and one minute’s walk from the Railway Station. . Charges strictly moderate. 944 Hotels FOREST HOTEL. John Tisch, Who 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 HO T E L. ARCHIBALD RVOOLL (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 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 novy under the Proprietorship of Mr James W. M'liae, late ol the Somerset Stables), is sufficient guarantee that. Coun try Visitors will meet with every Ac commodation iu that respect. 1330 Metropolitan temperance HOTEL, Christchurch. ] S. Stoddard BEGS respectfully to inform the Public that he j HAS TAKEN THE ABOVE HOTEL, J And all necessary improvements are being c made to ensure the comfort of Customers. Grilled Steaks, Chops, and Hot Meals 1 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 COM PORTING 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 ma j heavy doctor’s bills. It is by the ad. cious 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 maladies are floating around us ready to attack wherever there is s weak point. We may escape many a fatal 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. Sold only in packets, labelled : JAMS'* EPPS AND CO., CHEMIST, LONDON. ALSO, | EPPS; CHOCOLATE ESSENCE ,



Medical DEAFNESS. —Quacks calling them selves “Doctors,” are utterly ruin-, | ing the organs of hundreds suffering 1 from deafness, charging from L 6 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 qmhy those world-known Aurists, the..late and pre sent Senior Surgeons of the Koytd .Dis pensary for Diseases of the Ear.—Send stamps for particulars to T. B. Hanwa fokd, Auckland, N.Z. 1270



jyi HEILB RON’S WORM CAKES , These Cakes are principally, prepared from Herbs, and do not contain any gerously active ingredients. They havp a wonderful effect in caring childreii, ’aa ■well as grown persona, by removing'ihe worms. They have been with gtea'auc cess introduey into the .principal families in. Europe, Australia, and NewZetdand. They are guaranteed to dp away, short .time, with many .serious. cWplpmts like 1 Throats; etc. , if taken fn' time,, aa‘these sicknesses are often caused by woiffas 1 of all kinds, ■especially ‘ by/'the-Tape Worm, and by the most dangerous Thread Woiin, which, if not destroyed in time,’will' soon create the nardly-ourable Worm Ffevcr. The smallest, the Thread Worm, Will jmore than any other worm penetrate through all the crevices of the body brain. An example was recently nessed, where a child falling contitmilly into fits (the parents not- knowing the cause) at last'died with the brain affected by the too fatal Thread Worm/* SliiPmore recently there was a case-, a grown man whose seat was affected by theYEhwud Worm, and who, after trying manysprta of remedies, withput effect 'relieved by a dose of "f'‘ 4 ‘ ‘ 1)R HEILBRON’S ,



" Worm^C&kfes^ There are cases where the worms come away that they almost can be counted then often they come in ,wbpl§ idiots, and sometimes in a thick and although not so perceptibly, .stijOuy are ' caused to ‘leave by Dir:J3ei|bron’s Worm Cakes. And there havebbyh other cases where children affeoted'irithWhrms, ■when coughing or sneezing, do {discharge them through the mouth andno4B..‘Kfnrit 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 Headaches, Vomiting, Disturbed! Sleep, and many more serious complaints,'‘in cluding , Fits, of which last many, petsQgs have been cured by these Worm jOakef. No time should be lost in removing ,fhego Worms, else the consequence will be tiOn ous, as they will increase : in fcize. and quantity,’ and ultimately spread through out the intestines. 1 If Worths its 1 ne glected for a time they, will idd aomansh damage as to make it beyond hupgan hkiU to restore and reorganise the digestive organs. : DIREdTiONS FOB -USE. The quantity of ’ these Worm Oakes to be ’ taken at a ‘dose depends mostTy oh the age and constitution ofthe most cases n couple of doses will drivathe worms yway for many years* .if iqotrSi*- tirely. , As a .standard Adolfos a,chUd up to 2 years will be Half a Cake; from 2 to 4 years old, one whole Cake ; from 4 to 8 years, one Oake and a half; fromStj 14, two Oakes; and so to increase with the age, but never more than four Oakes at one dose. Grown females may gene rally'take three Oakes at a dose, , and grown men four Cakes, according td‘con stitution. The most effective way oftiaing these Worm Cakes is by takingthe dose before going, to bed, and on the. folioJring morning to take a cup of hot tea before breakfast. ’ ... As I am not certain how long I may stay in this town; add as these Worm Cakes can be obtained'at a very small ex pense families will : do. well to a small supply of them at their houses.:: y. Orders for the Country promptly ; , MRS E. 1 ’ 'Ashburton Agents—Mr J. ’ (M* bridge l Messrs AndrdWea Bros!t Mr Alcorh' ' ! ' 1f ’* 7 KEATING’S 1 COUGH LOZENGE& H Goughs, asthma, BRONiCHiHS 1 ; ACCUMULATION OF . j Composed of the purest articles. These, Lozenges contain no opium nor ahydelefericniV drug, therefore . the most .delicate, can i tak e , them with perfect confidence. Their bepencial effect is speedy and certain. uu failing family remedy is daily recommended by the most eminent Physicians. (In "use nearly 6o years). : jii.irr MEDICAL TESTIMONY, r,Li. fd July 25th, 1877. 22, Cold Harbour L«nr,. :London. Sir,:—Your Lozenges are excelled);, 'apd their beneficial effect most reliable.' I strongly recommend them in cases of cough"-aiW asthma. You are at. liberty to state this 43 my opinion, formed from many years’ experience. ; J. Bringloe, M.R.C.S.L., L,SiA„ ' . Mr.’ T. Keating, Indian 'Medical Servicd. ' Dear Sir,—Having tried your Lozenges in Indie, 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. . i W. B. G, , Apothecary, H.M.S. KEATING’S COUGH- LOZENGES are sold by all Chemists, in tins of various sues, each having the words, “KeatuigVCough Lozenges” engraven on the government stamp. Keating’s Worm Tablets. Keating’s Worm Tablets. A PURELY VEGETABLE WEETMEA'T 1 ' both ( in appearance and taste, furnishing’4 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 aU Chemists and Druggists. 7 Proprietor, THOS. KEATING, Londbti Export Chemist and Druggist.



TEEDMAN’S SOOTHING POWDER,.., 1 FOR ' (f CHILDREN CUTTING TEETH,; CAUTION TO PURCHASER The value of this well-known Family Media cine has been largely tested in all partsoffhe world, and by all grades, of society, forupfwardi of FIFTY YEARS. Its well-earned'jade*fJ sive sale has induced SPURIOUSIMITA, TIONS, some, of which in 'OUTWARD APPEARANX E so closely resemble the ori ginal as to have deceived many purchasers. The proprietor therefore feels it due to public to give a special caution against the .usti of SUCH IMITATIONS. ' Purchasers are therefore requested carefully, , to observe the four following distindrive ‘ characteristics, without Which none ar genuine : ! :: Ist—ln every case the words JOHN ' STEEDMAN, CHEMIST, WALWORTH; SURREY, are engraved on the Government • Stamp affix to each packet. ' and—Eacn Single Powder has directions I<k the dose, and he words, John STEKD&tAHr- i. Chemist, Walworth, Surrey, printed thereon. 3rd —The name, Steedman, is always spelt - with two EE’s. it „ ( :v 4th —The manufacture is carried on solelv at Walworth, Surrey. . 1 Sold in Packets by all Chemists ana Medi . cine Vendors. Kkmpthorn, Prosser and Co SK for POWELL’S BALSAM of’ ■ . ANISJEED ■ ; ' , ■