MAIL ITEMS.

Captain Webb, the champion English swimmer, undertakes to swim through the Niagara whirlpool on July 21st. Sir Alex. Galt, High Commissioner to London, has just returned to Canada with the intention of entering the Do minion Cabinet. He says the right of Canada to make their own commercial treaties had been practically conceded by England. Bismarck's health is reported as gradu ally growing worse. He was suffering from violent pains in his stomach on the 20th June, and his departure from Fredkverst was postponed. The floods in Silesia on June 20th and 23rd were attended by waterspouts. A large part of the town of Mirchburg was submerged, and the houses of an adja cent village were floo ed. Serious riots against the Jews have oc curred in Stagell, Switzerland. On June 23rd a number of Jewish shops had been pillaged, and the police were stoned while endeavoring to stop the excesses. Soldiers were called out to quell the disturb ances.

A scene took place in Court during the trial of some Jews in Vienna accused of having murdered a young Christian girl in order to obtain her blood for use in a religious- ceremony. The trial has at tracted much attention. The principal witness was- twenty-four years old, and son of the chief prisoner, Joseph Scharf. After detailing the manner of the crime, etc., how they held the victim so as to lose none of the blood, the boy was cross examined by his father, and the general character of the trial is given in a ver batim ptwsaga of this examination as con tained in *»'-despatch published on June 25th:—Prisoner “Look at me in the face, scorpion.” President —“Do not Insult the witness. I understand your motive, hut behave properly before your Judge.” Prisoner—“Do you know meV Witness—“ Yes, thou art ray lather.” Prisoner—“ What didst thou tell the officer at first 1” Witness—“ Nothing ; because you had forbidden me to speak of the corpse.” Prisoner—“ Thou wretched hoy. thou dost not know what a corpse is.’* VAitness —“ Yes Ido;it is a dead body.” Prisoner—“ Then when I tell thee what thou sayest is false I tell a lie!” Witness—“ Yes; you are a liar.” Prisoner —“Thou infamous liar ! Do ! deserve on false'evidence to be hanged in the market place?” Witness—“ That is no concern of mine. Ido not wish to see thee again.” Prisoner—“ Why dost thou address me as thou art Witness—“ Do you expect me to say your Grace?” Tolera tion by the Court of such a scene asjhe general character of the proceedings here exhibite i has provoked the b tterest feel ing among the Jews. Young Scharf is considered a lunatic by several corres pondents of the London Press. Spain and Madrid are rife with rumors of a great Court scandal, which are to the effect that having ascertained the relations of the King with a lady of the Royal circle, and being unwilling to take the view of such matters usually indulged in by Royal persons, the Queen has sailed with her children from Spain, and will never return. Mr Justice Butt, Judge of the Divorce Court, has jest pronounced a decision which will be read with painful interest in New South Wales and New Zealand, where the parties to the suit were well known. Major Edward Beauchamp St. John, son-in-law of one of the most popu lar colonial Governors, appealed for a dissolution of his marriage, on the ground of his wife’s adultery with Major G. Newcome Stevenson. The painful de- this miserable case have not been deported at any length, but the main facts are shortly this. Major and Mrs St John were married in Ceylon on the Bth dajtof June, 1870, and there was one child of the marriage. They lived happily at various places at which the petitioner held appointments. In August, 1882, Mrs St John left her husband in Cape Colony and came to this country with her child and her mother. The respon dent and her husband parted on affec tionate terms, but on his arrival here last December he received a letter from her stating, that he had always treated her with kindness and consideration, but that she had long before ceased to care for him* and did not intend to return to co habitation. Evidence was given that the - respondent and co-respondent had stayed at an hotel in this country as man and jvife. The Court pronounced a decree nisi with costs. Major E. B. St. John:having relinquished the appointment of Miitary Secretary to Sir Hercules Robinson, Governor of Cape Colony, has been. succeeded by Major G. E. Boyle, of the Rifle Brigade. ■ - The trial of Dr Gallagher, Bernard •>; Gallagher, Whitehead, Curtain, Wilson, " and'Ausberg was concluded on June 14th. The Court stated that it considered the evidence against Bernard Gallagher and Ansberg sufficient to bo submitted to the jury, and Justice Grove concurred in the decision, but without expressing an opinion as to the ultimate result, though there were grave doubts as to the suffi ciency of evidence against Ausberg. Mr Clarke, counsel for the defence, challenged the Crown to point to asingle syllable of evi dence given at the trial, outside of the in former Lynch, which showed the intention ol the prisoners was to assail the authority of the Crown or overawe Parliament. He declared B. Gallagher's contained no evi dence against anybody hut himself. Whitehead expressed a desire to address the jury himself, and his counsel there fore retired. Mr Matheson, on behalf of

Bernard Gallagher, argued there was no case against his client as he acted while under the influence of liquor, and there was nothing suspicious in the elder brother who was better off than a younger one sending money to the latter. He confidently asked for a discharge of the prisoner." Mr Matheson admitted Bernard had a general knowledge of the designs of dynamiters, but said it mu-t be remem bered he was a resident of Brooklyn, .New Tork, and could not be judged by the same standard as an Englishman was. It waaa matter of common knowledge that a place existed in America for the manu facture of dynamite for use against Eng land, almost with the connivance of the American Government. Ciarke and Row land here protested against the use of this language, and declared there was no proof that such was the case. J ustice Brett de clared counsel had no right to make such a r remark. He said there was no proof cf the existence in America of plots or a connivance thereat on the part of the Government of that country. Justice Coleridge also rebuked Matheson. He Said, “ I think it only due to our friendly relation with that great Government that yon : unreservedly withdraw that state merit.Mr Matheson said he would gladly accede to the ruling of the Court. The case for the defence closed, and the Solicitor-General replied on the part of theprosecution. Upon the conclusion of ■his remarks, Justice Coleridge began his summing up to the jury, who returned a -verdict of "Guilty "agamst Dr Gallagher, Wilson, Whitehead and Curtain, and •‘ Not Guilty ” in the case of Ausberg and Bernard Gallagher, lifelong penal ser vitude was the sentence for those found guilty. Dr Gallagher kissed and shook hands with his brother and Ausberg and "Whitehead. Wilson and Curtain each shopk hands with Bernard Gallagher, and 4nsberg fervently. The convicts ’^srAthen returned to Millbank Prison, the mob hissing the police escort en route.

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, MONDAY, JULY 23, 1888.

Printed anti published daily, for The Ash burton Guardian Company, Limited, by Charles Dixon, of Wakanui Road, Ash burton, at the Company’s Printing House,. West street, Ashburton, Monday, July 23, 1883.



Wells’ ; t rough on Corns.” —Ask for Wells’ “ Ifymgb on Corns.” Quick re lief, complete, permanent cure. Corns, warts, bunions. Moses, Moss, and Co., Sydney, General Agents. 3



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 ton e 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 BI TTERS. If you are sick with that terrible sick ness Nervousness, you will find a “• Balm in Gilead ” in (he 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 snort they cure ALL Diseases of the Stomach, Bowels, Blood, Liver, Nerves, Kidneys, etc., and jCS OO 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’ bills to pay.



Prosp ctus mHE CANTERBUi; i MEAT aND I DAIRY PRODUCE EXPJUT COMPANY, LIMITED. NOMINAL CAPITAL ... £50,000 In 5,000 shares of £5 each, Subscribed Capital, £2O 000 ; of which £IO,OOO is called up. Directors : John Grig!*, 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 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 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 onco OFFER to the PUBLIC 1,000 of the NEW SHARES.of the Company at 10s premium, and they m-w 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 m 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 iSew Zealand, Christchurch, or aoy 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. TATEW 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 celebrated Com bined Threshing 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. Ghindry, r ICENSED LAND BROKER Li 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. SHBURTON POULTRY, PIGEON, CANARY SOCIETY. Tho Third ANNUAL EXHIBITION of the above will be held in tho TOWN HALL, ON FRIDAY AND SATURDAY, August 3rd and 4th, When first prizes of the value of 9s and second of 5s each will be awarded. Among about 114 different classes, 20 special Prizes, varying from L 8 8s to 18s Gd each, are also offered for com. etition. AND



There will be a grand prize distribu tion of about 200 exhibits on Saturday evening August 4, at S p. m , tickets for which, covering admittance to the Show, are obtainable everywhere up to August 2. Entries close with the Secretary on July 31, at 9 p tn. Exhibits must be in the Hall by 9 a.m. on Friday, August 3. The Society provides Pens for Fowls and Pigeons. Exhibitors find their own Canary Cages. The Exhibition will be open to the public on August 3, from 2 p.m. to 10 p m.; and on Saturday, August 4, from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Admission at the door —One Shilling. All further information can be obtained from the undersigned. The following special prizes have been kindly given, in addition to those already advertised : Open to Ale. £ s. d. For best Gama Cock, in Classes 1 and 2 ... ... ... 1 1 0 For best Game Cock, in Class 3 110 For best Game Hen, in Classes 4 and 5 .. ... ... 0 10 6 For best Game Hen, in Class 6 0 10 6 For best Spanish Cock, in Class 15 ... ... 110 For beet pen of Guinea Pigs • (three entries or no prize awarded), Ist prize ... 0 5 0 For best hutch of Rabbits, pair, (five entries or no priza awarded), Ist prize ...050 Special prize of copy of “ Boys’ Own Book,” for the best hutch of Rabbits. STEPHEN E. POYNTZ, 1485 Hon, Se. retary.



Consultation. A FORTUNE FOR, FIVE SHILLINGS. A FORTUNE FOR ss. A 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. as follows Melbourne Cop. First ... ... £SOO Second... ... 300 Third 200 Starters (divided) 500 Non-starters ... 1,000 To be distributed Cash Awards. 5 at £IOO each sat £SO each 10 at £25 e ich 20 at £l2 lOseach 40 at £6 5s each 200 at £5 0s each £2,500 | £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. Government Notice, THE PUBLIC TRUST OFFICE OF NEW ZEALAND. Atention is directed to the provisions of the Acts establishing this Office, and to the advantages placed thereby within tho reach of every colonist. Subject to such provisions, the State offers to every per son ; I.—About to make his or her Will or Codicil. 2. —Intending to provide for Wife and Children or others by deed of*Settlement. 3. —Settling Property by way of Mar riage Settlement. 4.—Desiring to renounce the Trusts of a Will, having been appointed Executor or Trustee under the same. 5. —Having acted as Trustee, Executor, or Administrator, wishing to be relieved of the burthen of Trustee hip or Adminis tration, the option of us ■ ig the State ma chinery, and gives an absolute guarantee against loss of funds by fraud, peculation, or dishonesty. Every information may be obtained from ALEANDER LEAN, Agent at Christchurch; Or from R. C. HAMERTON, Public Trustee Wellington, 12th May, 1882



Business Notices. F. S. Shearer, OF THE 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 Treahing 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 (JIG FARMERS & STOCK BREEDERS The. following Works may be had from THUS. F. FARLEY, BOOKSELLER & STATIONER, Ashburton, The Horse,’with supplement, by Win. 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 P. Farley, Saunders’ Buildings, Ashburton. 1041



Business Notices. QJREAT STOCK-TAKING SALE. UNAVOIDABLE POSTPONEMENT OF THE DISSOLUTION PARTNERSHIP. In consequence of several large trans : actions which cannot be settled for some time, the Dissolution of Partnership of Friedlander Bros, has been Postponed pending the settlement of same. They have just finished their annual stock-taking, and find the STOCK in EACH DEPARTMENT EXCESSIVELY LARGE Still, and have, therefore, determined to make a FURTHER REDUCTION and to CLEAR THE STOCK



REGARDLESS OF PRICE THE SALE WILL COMMENCE ON SATURDAY JULY aisx, AND WILL CONTINUE TILL EVERYTHING IS SOLD. GREAT BARGAINS IN THE DRAPERY AND CLOTHING Departments. A lot of Remnants of Brussels and Tapestry Carpets to be sold very cheap. A good Tapestry Carpet, any length, Is lid per yard—well worth 3s Men’s and Boys’ Clothing all reduced



Blankets and Flannels at wonderfully low prices Ladies’ and Children’s Ulsters and Jackets leas than coat Bonnets and Hats at half price. In the IRONMONGERY AND BUILDERS’ MATERIALS We have also made great reductions in every line too numerous to mention, and we wish to draw the attention of Farmers to the remaining stock of IMPLEMENTS, Which we are willing to CLEAR AT ANY PRICE. We have just landed the old “ CIRCLE BRAND ” PLOUGHSHARES Which have been so long in de mand, and we cansupply them now in every size We are still prepared to dispose of our Business to suit Purchasers in the FOLLOWING LOTS, separate or together ; Lot 1, DRAPERY & CLOTHING. Lot 2, GROCERY & PROVISIONS. Lot 3, HARDWARE & IRONMONGERY.



In conjunction with Messrs R. Wilkin and Co., of Christchurch, Auctioneers, we hold FORTNIGHTLY SALES of Stock of every description, at Ashburton and Tinwald Saleyards alternately. Farmers and Stockowners entrusting Stock to us can rely on same being dis posed of to beat advantage. We are also prepared to make CASH ADVANCES on Growing Crops. Friedlander Bros., AGENTS COLONIAL INSURANCE COMPANY (FIRE AND MARINE).



Business Notice. An evil and its remedy.—t a 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 cither 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)4 years, and the money wc 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 cur 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 wc 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, i GRICULTURAL IMPLEMENTS ft. 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 MoCORMICK’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 Best), made any size up to 15ft, and every description of Farm Implements. J ust received, ox 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



ICTORIA H'OUSE, 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, READY-MONEY DRAPERS CLOTHIERS, &c., Victoria House, East street, Ashburton. 816



HOTOGRAPHY. 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.



UNEDIN BREWERY. CELEBRATED 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 beat 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.”—Waimato. KEAST & McCarthy, Limited. Agents for Meukovv’s Brandy, Roderick Dhu and Shaughraun Whiskies, and Mars den and Raffley’s celebrated Billiard AND Tables. 1260



First Order of Merit and Silver International Exhibition. Medal 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. KING, 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. ’s, West street.



Business Notices. jyjj- 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 wc 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, etc., at wholesale rates. TIMBER of every de scription at lowest current rates. Best New castle COAL from the Old Lamb ton Mine. Builders requisites in IRON MONGERY, DOORS. SASHES, etc., always on hand. Feed OATS and Seed Wtl EAT 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, 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 adv’sed 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, ani New Zealand Insurance Companv. 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, HAYE 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. Maritime, 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 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, gIGN WRITER, DECORATOR, COACH PAINTER, &c. Orders may be left at McColTs, Ashbur ton Hotel; or Husband’s Stables, Hill’s. Hotel. 1257



George Lea, UILDER 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 (Sundaysexcepted) at 7.30 a.m., Waterloo 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 Christohurc! to Timaru. The coach leaves the coach tables, 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 tin above places wi’l receive strict attention Fares—Through single fares, 5s ; return same day, Bs. From this date RETURN FARE at SINGLE RATES, on Saturdays only, between Waterton and Ashburton. W. E. BOND, Proprietor, 4270 Longbeach. riIINWALD AND MOUNT SOMERS X 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 Satu 'day; returning to Mount Soraer on the arr’val of each train. Parcels and Luggage punctually attended to. Single fares, ?a ; return, 3s. .n JOHN HOOD Boarding Houses, &c. mflE 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 cellar, than they can obtain anywhere in the city. Dowling Street. Princes street. “THE BODEGA.’ au 17



" '' " S E 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, HINGE ALBERT BOARDING HOUSE AND TEMPER ANCE 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’ Hall, and one minute’s walk from the Railway Station. Charges strictly (late a stee’s). Tancrbd street Ashburton. S. LUCAS, Proprietor. moderate. 911



Hotels forest hotel. John Tisch, VVhc has again taken the hotel at Alford Forest, would be glad to receive a call from his eld friends and as many new ones as can make it convenient to give a look in. Good accommodation for horses. 1328



HBUETON 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 pnblic 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 snecial 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 Ac commodation in that respect. 1330



Metropolitan temperance hotel, Christchurch. S. Stoddard BEGS respectfully to Inform the Public that bo 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 Pish 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 ma j heavy doctor’s bills. It is by the ad. rnous use of such articles of diet that a constitution may be gradually built uj. until strong enough to resist every ten dency to disease. Hundreds of subtle maladies are floating around us ready to attack wherever there is 2 weak point. We may escape many a fatal sh,*ft by keeping ourselves well fortified with piup 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 : EPPS AND CO., HOMOOi’ATHIC CHEMIST, LONDON. ALSO, EPPS CHOCOLATE ESSENCE KEATING’S COUGH LOZENGES. COUGHS, ASTHMA, BRONCHITIS, ACCUMULATION OF PHLEGM, Composed of the puvest articles. These Lozenges contain no opium nor any deleterious drug, therefore the most delicate can take them with perfect confidence. Their beneficial eiLct 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, 1577. 22, Cold Harbour Lam, London. Sir, —Your Lozenges are excellent, ami 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 are 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 POWDiA 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 u> of SUCH IMITATIONS. Purchasers are therefore requested carefully to observe the four following distinctive characteristics, without which none ar genuine : Ist —ln every case the words JOIIh STEEDMAN, CHEMIST, WALWORTH SURREY, are engraved on the Governmcn Stamp affix to each packet. 2nd —Eacn Single Powder has directions fo the dose, and he words, John Steedman Chemist, Walworth, Surrey, printed thereon. 3 rd —The name, Steedman, is always sped with two EE’s. 4 th—The manufacture is earned on sole! at Walworth, Surrey. Sold in Packets by all Chemists ana Medi cine Vendors. Kkmpthoen, 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 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 of SOLD by all CHEMISTS and STOKE. KEEPERS. Observe the Trade Mark, Lion, Net, and Mouse,” ANISEED



Medical jQOCTOR ERNEST LOW'£ Cherry Pectoral, An invaluable Medicine in all the stages of. Consumption, and not to be surpassed in Coughs, Bronchitis, Asthma, Hoarseness, Loss of Voice, Difficulty of Breathing, Influenza, Spasmodic Croup, Hooping Cough, and all affections of the : Throat, Bronchiae, and Lungs. Prepared only by H. N. C I T R O N, Chemist, Aearoa, New Zealand. May bo obtained from every Chemist in Hburton and Storekeeper in the Country. au7 o° p 4 CQ DEAFNESS. —Quacks calling them selves “ Doctors,” are utterly ruin ing the organs of hundreds suffering from deafness, charging from L 5 to L2O for sc 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 th&ge world-known Aurists, the late and pre sent Senior Surgeons of the Royal Dis pensary fur Diseases of the Ear.—Send stamps for particulars to T, B. Hanna fokd, Auckland, N.Z. 127 G



IMPORTANT to all afflicted with Ulcers, Scurvy, Sores, or Wounds of any descript on. Y ATES’ PATENT BRITISH HERB OINT ME NTS .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; Whitt 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 j the White Ointment is to be rubbed by the hand over the part affected. Also, YATES’ PURIFYING DROPS tor 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 ir New Zeeland. Names and addresses of c■> ei 50 [traons cured, some of diseases of 3( j ears standing, may be obtained by applying to Mbs BURNS, at the above address. Agents for Ashburton— Andrewes Bros. 9d -QR HEILBRON’S WORM CAKES* These Oakes are principally prepared from Herbs, and do not contain any dan gerously active ingredients. They have » 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, 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-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 affectedi by the too fatal Thread Worm. Still more' recently there was a case, a grown man whose seat wai 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.



Thera 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 cured 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. DIRECTIONS FOR 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 2t to 4 years old, one whole Cake ; from A 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. As, I am not certain how long 1 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 executed. MRS E. HOMBERG, Sole Agent- Ashburton Agents—Mr J. M. Cam bridge ; Messrs Andrewes Bros.; Mr R. Alcorn 335