A GREAT JOURNALIST.

_ Mr George Augustus Sala, the well known English journalist, has gone to Moscow and reported the coronation of the Czar for'the Telegtaph. Probably no living person has been present at so many coronations, royal christenings, marriages, and funerals. Mr Labou chere, ; who-knows him well, has an excellent “Anecdotal Photograph” of him in a recent number of Truth , of '"Which the following extracts are inter esting His career has been remark able from the commencement, and fur nishes a striking example of pluck and honest work. He is generally supposed to be gifted-with a sort of intuitive ■i knowledge ot every subject under the sun, r enabling him to dash off an ' article" bn any theme at a moment’s notice, without the smallest mental effort. It is true that he wields a facile pen; and Thackeray, referring to his abilities, once humorously described him as ‘ a horse big enough to pull any shay about.’ But he rarely gets credit for the years and years of laborious study by which he has qualified himself for the exacting duties of his profes sion. Still less do people realise the immense amount of unseen work Which is necessary to enable a public writer to keep abreast with the times. Mr Sala is a voracious reader, and can show folio after folio filled with extracts in his own hand, extending over maojK years, on political and social Questions of the day, in which the reihkv.of his extensive, and varied studies *are carefully arranged and codified for reference. These volu minous note-books may be called the stock-in-trade of his art; for though he pbssbsSis in a remarkable degree the gift .of a retentive memory, he is too mufch a master of his craft to rely upon it for facts, and his carefully indexed memoranda form an indispensable aid to his daily work. It is said that his article, ‘The Key of the Street,’which first brought him into notice, and attracted the attention of Charles Dickens, was the outcome of his having had to spend the small hours of a summer morning in perambulating the streets after being accidentally locked * . out’of. his house. At all events, it was a turning point in his life; and from that time forward he became a con stant. contributor to ‘ Household Words/ and soon made his maik.” Notwithstanding the strain ot his journalistic work, “ which includes the well-known page of ‘Echoes of the Week and the ‘ Play-houses ’ in the Illustrated London News , besides other regular contributions to current litera ture, he has published a small library of novels, glories, essays, and travels, and has even perpetrated a burlesque, half a pantomime, and an adaption to the English stage (at the Surrey) of * Les FnSres Corses.’ "—New York Hoitrl '■ :

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, THURSDAY, AUGUST 2, 1883.

Printed an.- published daily, for Thk ash burton Guardian Company, Limited, by a Charles Dixon, ofWakanui Road, Ash burton, at the Company’s Printing House, J West street, Ashburton, •<op Thursday, Avgusta, 1883. : ~s



An illustration of the value of certifi cates of character given by clergymen (gays the Australasian) is supplied in a report on the boarding-out system in New Seuth Wales:—“Four children were removed from a guard'an who was dis covered to be of, grossly immoral charac tar—a wife-beater, and much addicted to drink. When asked how this man had obtained the clergyman’s certificate that he was of’ sober habits, kindly character, and a fit person to have the care of chil dren,’ the wife replied, ‘Oh ! Mr (the clergyman) never saw my husband before he sighed the certificate ; but I persuaded him to go to church for the occasion, and got him into a front seat, .■where the minister could see him. He was never there before, and has never beensince!” A physician writes, in the World of Science, some very interesting things re garding what to drink. “The habit of drinking strong tea, or black coffee, directly after dinner, is especially bad, and certainly interferes with digestion. At breakfast time, a healthy 'man has all his‘sleep in him, and surely it is then unscientific for him to inflict upon his system strong tea or coffee. ■ At ‘ tea tithe,’ tea or coffee may well be indulged in moderately; the bulk of the day’s work is done; the body not only wants rinsing out, but fatigue is felt which may well be counteracted by the use of a mild stimulant, such as tea; and bedtime is opt yet so near that sleep is thereby interfered with. Most nations that drink C6ffea largely got a sallow skin ; and I am . inclined to think that the carbo nafceona " matter of the roasted coffee, when so largely and frequently taken may perhaps hav'e something to do with this. For hardworking persons, who ate not corpulent, ! should suggest the thick flake cocoa as the healthiest and most nutri ticus breakfast beverage. For those who do" not want fattening drinks, and who often , cannot digest cocoa, I should say drink Bob water at breakfast. Those who dine late, and make their, dinner their main meal, heed a dilutent drink an hour or two afterwards ; and, if they drink tea, it keeps them awake, or' makes them irritable and nervous. I find, for myself, that dining; solidly as I am obliged to do when I have done my work (7.30 p.m.), and. often, needing to work from' 9 to 11, a tumbler of hot water brought into my study, yr laboratory is the best and wholesomeat drink, and after a few even ings, it will be as much relished as the usual draught of tea. The hot water a&iats to complete the digestion of resi dual fobd, it acts upon the kidneys, and rinses out effete matters, fend thus will befound to hake one up sufficiently, and neither to injure the stomach nor to keep the brain awake after bedtime. In cold weather; warm water is by far the best drink at-dinner-time; and, in hot weather a draught of warm water is far whole somet and more cooling than cold or iced water.” Holloway’s .Ointment and Pills.—Coughs, Influenza-—The soothing properties of these medicaments render them well worthy of trial in all diseases of the respiratory organs. In common -Colds and influenza the pills, taken internally, and. the ointment rubbed over the chest,and . throat, are exceedingly efficacious. When influenza is epidemic, this treatment is file easiest, safest, and surest Holloway’s pills'purify the blood, remove all obstacles to its free circilatioh through the lungs, relieve thedver-gotged air tubes, and render respira tion: free; without reducing the strength, irrita ting.the nerves, or depressing the spirits ; such are the ready means of saving suffering when anynnp ic afflicted., with colds, coughs, bron chitis, .arid other chest complaints, by which so mahy perspns are seriously and permanently afflicted* in most countries. Wanted parties about to furnish to know iat J. Meech is selling all his goods at a crince, being, over-stocked and wanting the loney. Drawing-room Suites from Aio ios, ananted Good Bed-room Suites, remark jW*!iow :", Drawing-room : Fancy Walnut ables, pahese Tables, a splendid Inlaid fribut’ : Stdebdard, Marble Slab, with Plate to he sold cheap. Iron Bed eads, Crockery-ware, and every requisite for JgltC Funerals conducted on ic« bjhffir&fti? |cale> Practical ' workmen tpf in alfits branches.-. Agent for thecele ramd .Venetian Blind -Makers, Dunedin, uwora and Turnery of every kind. All iudronlffffltufe exchanged and highest price vdh : for furniture. ' Note the address-r-Next aiWd^ r Atcade, Ashburton. \ * cniT -v-jvi] - '‘" ■ i



Hop Bitters. VALUABLE TRUTHS. “If you are suffering from poor health ‘or languishing on a bed of sickness, take ‘ cheer, for Hop Bitters will cure you. “ If you are simply ailing, if you feel ‘ weak and dispirited, without clearly ‘knowing why. Hop Bitters will Revive you. “If you are a Minister, and have over ‘ taxed yourself with your pastoral duties, ‘or a Mother, worn out with care and ‘ work, Hop Bitters will Restore you, “If you are a man of business, or * laborer weakened by the strain of your ‘ every-day duties, or a man of letters, ‘ toiling over your midnight work, Hop Bitters will Strengthen you. “If you are suffering from over eating ‘or drinking, any indiscretion or dissipa ‘ tion, or are young and growing too fast, *as is often the case, Hop Bitters will relieve you. “If you are in the workshop, on the ‘ farm, at the desk, anywhere, and feel * that your system needs cleansing, ton ‘ ing, or stimulating, without intoxicating. flop Bitters is what you need. “If you are old, and your blood thin ‘and impure, pulse feeble, your nerves ‘ unsteady, and your faculties waning, Hop Bitters will give you new Life and • Vigor. “ Hop Bitters is an elegant, healthy, ‘ and refreshing flavoring for sick-room ‘drinks, impure water, etc., rendering * thein harmless and sweetening the mouth, ‘ and cleansing the stomach. Cleanse, Purify and Enrich the Blood with Hop Bitters, And you will have no sickness or suffering or doctors’ bills 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. Exhibition. Ashburton poultry, pigeon, AND CANARY SOCIETY. The Third ANNUAL EXHIBITION of the above will be held in the TOWN HALL, ON FRIDAY AND SATURDAY, August 3rd and 4th. N.B.—Entries close on Tuesday next at 9 p.m. Entry fees—Members, Is 6d ; non-members, 2a 6d. Member’s ticket to admit whole family, 5s each. Art dis tribution tickets, la each, covering admis sion to Show once. All exhibits must be at the Hall not later than_ 9 a.m. on Friday August 3rd. The Exhibition will bo open to the public from 2 to U p.m. on August 3rd, and from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Saturday August 4th. The wining numbers will appear in Davison’s window at 8 p.m. on Saturday August 4th, when prizes will be distributed. S, E. POYNTZ, 1485 Hon. Secretary. Prospectus. HE CANTERBURY MEAT AND DAIRY PRODUCE EXP3RT COMPANY, LIMITED. NOMINAL CAPITAL ... £50,000 In 6,000 shares of £5 each, Subscribed Capital, £2O 000 ; of which £IO,OOO is called up. Directors: John Grigg, Esq. (chairman), Longbeach, stockowner William Chrystsll, 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 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 30tb December, 1883 ; £1 payable on 30th March, 1884 ; and £1 payable on 30th June, 1884; which will make the amount paid up on the new shares equal to the old, viz., £5. The amount of the premium received on the sale of these shares is to be applied exclusively in the formation of a reserve fund. All allotments will be made as soon as possible after July 31st, and should the total of the applications exceed the num ber of shares available for allotment, an apportionment will be made. For further information apply to the Directors, or to the Secretary, at the Com pany’s office. Applications will be received by the Bank of New Zealand, Christchurch, or any of its agencies in Canterbury; Fried lander Bros., Ashburton; and at the Com pany’s office. F. WAYMOUTH, Secretary. Christchurch, 20th June, 1883. 1468 W. H. Qundry. W. H. Gvmdry, Licensed land broker Under the LAND TRANSFER ACT, I PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT & AUDITOR. ' Books and Bartnerahip Accounts super- ] vised, Audited, and Adjusted. Additor for the Borough of Ashburton Ashburton Woollen Factory Company Ashburton Cheese and Butter Factory Ashburton Saleyards Company j 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. 1 Agent for I STANDARD INS GRANGE COMPANY, £ STANDARD PROPERTY INVEST- 1 MENT SOCIETY. u East street, Ashburton. 384 PUBLICATIONS. ] The following Government Publics tions, with others, can be obtained at the Office of this Paper : j Education Act I Railway Tariff (revised) Grown Lands Guide Companies Act Fencing Act’ Regulation of Local Elections Act Public Libraries Acts Etc,, Etc. !



Educational. Ladies’ School w ILL COMMENCE ON JULY 17 th. MRS THOMPSON, Moore street, Trevorton. 7 65 Public Companies. IVTEW ZEALAND LOAN & MER- J\ CANTILB 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 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, n lO Ashburton. Consultation. A FORTUNE FOR FIVE SHILLINGS. A FORTUNE FOR 6s. * 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 Cup. 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 each 20 at £l2 10s each 40 at £6 5s each 200 at £5 Os 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 GO Box 151, P. 0., Dunedin. Government Notice. THE PUBLIC TRUST OFFICE OF NEW ZEALAND. Atention is directed to the provisions of the Acta establishing this Office, and to the advantages placed thereby within the reach of every colonist. Subject to such provisions, the State offers to every per son ; I.—About to make his or her Will or Codicil. 2.—lntending to provide for Wife and Children or others by deed of Settlement. 3.—Settling Property by way of Mar riage Settlement. 4—Desiring to renounce the Trusts of a Will, having been appointed Executor or Trustee under the same. 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 »g 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 their past support, and takes this opportunity to intimate that he is ain position to Manufacture and Repair on the shortest notice all kinds of Machinery, such as— Flour Mills, Saw Mills, Wheels (cogged and water wheels), Combines, Engines, Hand and Foot Treshing Machines ; also, all kinds of Spring Carts, Drays, Traps &c. Shearer & Lewis, GENERAL BLACKSMITHS, AND Veterinary Shoeing Forge, Having secured the services of a first-class Shoeing Smith, defy competition. All orders entrusted to their care will receive prompt attention at reasonable charges. Agents for McCormick’s Reapers and Binders. Note the Address— Great South road, Tinwald. 590 d )JlO FARMERS & STOCK BREEDERS The following Works may be had from THOS. F. FARLEY, BOOKSELLER & STATIONER, Ashburton, The Horse, with supplement, by Wra. Youatt; Cattle, their breeds and manage ment, by Wm. Youatt; Sheep and Cattle, by C. Armatage ; Agricultural Chemistry and Geoloey, 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 MR LAURENCE OXLEY has been Appointed Agent for the Ashbur ton Guardian at South Rakaia.



Business Notices. QREAT STOCK-TAKING SALE, UNAVOIDABLE POSTPONEMENT DISSOLUTION PARTNERSHIP. In consequence of several large trans actions which cannot be settled for some time, the Dissolution of Partnership of Friedlander Br*'S. 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 SATjURDAY JULY sist, ANB WILL CONTINUE TILL EVERYTHING IS SOLD. GREAT BARGAINS IN THB 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 less than cost 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- • tuand, and we can supply 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 Saleyarda alternately. Farmers and Stockowners entrusting Stock to us can rely on same being dis posed of to best advantage. We are also prepared to make CASH ADVANCES on Growing Crops. Friedlander Bros., AGENTS COLONIAL INSURANCE f COMPANY < (FIRE AND MARINE). <



Business Notice. An evil and its remedy.—Ti the Editor, —It is aheal thy 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% years, and the money we have lost during that period by bankrupts, Icvan 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 GRIOULTDRAL IMPLEMENTS /I MANUFACTURERS, CHRISTCHURCH AND ASHBURTON, Having been appointed AGENTS at Ash burton for the DEERIN6 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. 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 Ty- ICTORIA 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, &0., Victoria House, East street, Ashburton. 816 JpH. OTOGRAP H Y. Charles Lawrence, PHOTOGRAPHER (Of High street, Christchurch). By special Appointment to the Governor, Begs to informs (.he 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 JQ UNEDIN BREWERY. CELEBRATED xxxx AND BITTER ALB, 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 yon 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 Shaughrauu Whiskies, and Mars den and Raffley’s celebrated Billiard Tables. 1266 mHE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, L Published Daily, Can be obtained from the followin',' AGENTS, who will receive orders ; Jones, H. M. Clark, F. Andrewes, L. F. Carstens and Co. Bevan,R. Jephson, 0. P. H, Dellow, James Schoolmaster Lambie, J. Harris, W. Hood, J. Patterson, W. Hudson, M, Knight, H. Hitchcock, H The Triangle East street East street East street East street Tinwald Mayfield, Hinds Seafield Kyle Winslow Mount Someis Chertsey Waterton Alford Forest Melhven TT7 ANTED KNOWN —Every descrip »V ' tion of Plain and Fancy Printing executed on the shortest notice, at the Guardian Office, next Matson, Cox, and Co. ’a, West atreet.



Business Notices. jyj- E T H Y E N. We beg to thank the inhabitants of Methven and surrounding districts for the liberal support accorded us since our commenc ng Business hero We wish to , notify that wo have HE MOVED ntn oar new and cominodiou - premises, two doors - south of our old offices. We have intro- j duced all sorts of General Merchandise into our Business, and are prepared to ‘ supply Stations and other large con- . sinners with every desc-iption Stores, &c., at wholesale rates. TIMBER of every de scription at lowest current rates. Best Newcastle COAL from tne 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 CHAFE 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 advised to make early applica tions. Haxton and Beattie's flexible Harrows. Grain and other i reduce Stored on the most reasonable terms. Agents for the New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Company, Limited, an 1 New Zealand Insurance Comp in •. Land and Commission Agents. Loans negotiated.—C. J. W. Cookson, Jun. , and Co., General Merchants, Methven. Methven, July 9th, 1883. 7 66 Trees. Trees. Trees. SBALY BROS., NURSERY AND SEEDSMEN, Ashburton, HAVE FOR SALE, at very low prices, an extensive stock of every description. Our FOREST TREES include Pinus Insignia, P. Jefferii, P. Radiata, P. Austriaca, P. Maritima, Spruce and Scotch Firs, Oupressus. 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 sta"dard 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, CfIGN WRITER, DECORATOR, O 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 (Sundaysexcepted) at 7.30 a.m., Waterloo 8.10 a.m., Ashton 8.25 a.m., Wheats tom 8.45 a.m., arriving at Ashburton in timt for the 10.24 express from Christchurch to Timaru. The coach leaves the coach stables, Wakanui Road (opposite Central Hotel), Ashburton, at 4.5 n p.m., arriving at Longbeach at 7.30 p.m. Parcels or orders left at any of the above places wiU receive strict attention Fares—Through single fares, 5s ; return same day, Bs. From this date RETURN FARE at SINGLE RATES, on Saturdays only, between Waterton and Ashburton. W. E. BOND, Proprietor, 427 c Longbeach. rniNWALD 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 Saturday; returning to Mount Somer on the arr'val of each train. Parcels and Luggage punctually attended to. Single fares, ?a ; return, 3s. .n JOHN HOOD Boarding Houses, &c. rnHE GLASGOW PIE HOUSE, JL Corner of Dowling and Princes streets, TJUNBOIN, 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 botr.er Gloss of Wine or Beer, direct from the cask in a cool cellar, than they can obtain anywhere in the city. Dowling Stub ex. Princes street. “ THE BODEGA.’ au 17 PANAMA HOUSE (late a stub’s), TaNCKEU STREET A SHE'JET ON. The undersigned begs to inform the pubic that ho has REMOVED from the rrinco Albert Dining-rooms to the more commodious Boarding-house lately in the occupation of Mr Anstee, where ho hopes to merit the same patronage bestowed upon him as heretofore. Goon Bath room. S. LUCAS, Proprietor. Fringe 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. O. TRUCKLE, 1 Prince Albert Boarding House and Tom- i perance Hotel, near Oooksou’a Stables, Wills street, Ashburton ; next Odd- ■ fellows’ Hall, and one minute’s walk from ‘ the Railway Station. Charges strictly moderate. 644



Hotels A LFORD FOREST HOTEL. John Tiscli, Whchasagun taken the hotel at Alford Forest, would be glad to lecoive a cad 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 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 special supervision of the Proprietor, who will guarantee them to b 6 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 of the Somerset Stables), is sufficient guarantee that Coun try Visitors will meet ’with every Ac commodation in that respect. 1330 Metropolitan temperance HOTEL, Christchurch. 6. 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.ra., 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 Surveyor, Civil Engineers, &c. Q E. FOOKS AND SONS, Architects, tvil Engineers, Valuators, Licensed Surveyors, and Land Brokers, 'HE TRIANGLE, WAKANUI ROAD, Ashburton. Medical. jQOOTOR ERNEST LO’.V’S Cherry Pectoral, An invaluable Medicine in all the stages of Consumption, and not to be surpassed in efficacy for Coughs, Bronchitis, Asthma, Hoarseness, Loss of Voice, Difficulty of Breathing, Influenza, Spasmodic Croup, Hooping Cough, and all affections of the Throat, Bronohias, and Lungs. Prepared only by fl. N . CITRON, Chemist, Aearoa, New Zealand. May be obtained from every Chemist in - Hburton and Storekeeper in the Country. au7 IMPORTANT to all afflicted with Ulcers, Scurvy, Sores, or Wounds of any desoript on. YATES’ PATENT BRITISH HERBOINTMENTS,prepared only by Mrs Burns (daughter of the late Mr Yates), Christchurch. War- I 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 or Inflammation in any part of the body or limbs, Lumps in the T 1 iwat, Sore Nip ples, Gathered Breasts, v. Directions for use—Spread the Red and Green Oint ments lightly on linen rag no bigger than the wound ; the White Ointment is to be rubbed by the hand over the part affected. Also, YATES’ PURIFYING DROPS for Gravel or Pains in the Loins ; dose for Gravel, from 20 to 30 drops in a table spoonful of cold water at bedtime. The Ointments are sold in pots at 2s 9d each, and the Drops the same price, 2s 9d per bottle. These Ointments and Drops have effected astonishing cures ir New Zeeland. Names and addresses of ’ei 50f£rsons cured, someof diseasesof 3( 3 ears standing, may be obtained by applying to Mrs. BURNS, at the above address. Agents for Ashburton— Andrewes Bros. 9c GRATEFUL COMFORTING EPPS'S COOOA. 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 2 heavy doctor’s bills. It is by the ad. cions use of such articles of diet that a constitution may be gradually bull* 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 s weak ooint. We may escape many ,h fatal ah,-ft 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 : EPPS AND CO., chemist, LONDON. ALSO. EPPS CHOCOLATE ESSENCE 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 IHd and 2s 3d per j per bottle; a great saving in taking family bottles, lIS eacii. Established over 50 years. Prepared only by THOMAS POWELL, Blackfriars Road, London. SOLD by all CHEMISTS and STORE KEEPERS. Observe the Trade Mark, Lion, Net, and Mouse.” pOWELL’S BALSAM OF ANISEED POWELL’S BALSAM of ANISEED “Sir, —I have for a long time suiter a from a severe cough and tried all manner remedies. Dr. Liberecht advised POWELLS BALSAM of ANISEED-; it cured me Ml : a few days. You are at liberty to me tin. letter in hopes that others may benefit by it.— I am. Sir, Yours. &c., ALBERT COUNT POTOCKI.”



Medical DEAFNESS. — Quacks calling them selves “ Doctors,” are utterly ruin ing the organs of hundreds suffering from deafness, charging from L 5 to L2O for so <loini>. 1 have two infallible remedies (No 1, deafness arising from colds ; No. '2. the thicifoning of the pares ot the Tympanum) from r cipe.- sent me by those world-known Aurists, the late and pre sent .'-enior .Surgeons of the Royal Dis pensary fjr Diseases of the Ear.—Send stamps for particulars to T. B. Hanna fokd, Auckland, IS.Z. 1270 HEILBRON'S WORM OAKES These Cakes are principally prepared from Herbs, and do not contain any dan gerously active ingredients. They have a wonderful effect in curing children, as well as grown persons, by removing the worms. They have been with grea suc cess introduey into the principal families in Europe, Australia, and New Zealand. They are guaranteed to do away, in a very short time, with many serious complaints like Bronchitis, Pil s, Dicers, Ulcerated Throats, etc., if taken in time, as these sicknesses are often caused by worms of all kinds, especiolly by the I'ape 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 affected by the too fatal Thread Worm. Still more recently there was a case, a grown man whoso seat was affected by the Thread Worm, and who, after trying many sorts of remedies, without effect was directly relieved by a dose of DR HEILBRON’S Worm Cakes. There are cases where the worms come away that they almost can be counted then often they come away in whole clots, and sometimes in a thick and slimy stuff, and although hot 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 V\ orma are ne glected for a time they will do so mvich damage as to make it beyond human skill to restore and reorganise the system of digestive organs.



DIRECTIONS FOR XTSB. The quantity of these Worm Cakes to be taken at a dose depends mostly onl tho 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 ; fromß to 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 I may stay in this town, and as these Worm Cakes can be obtained at a very small ex pense families will do well to have always a small supply of them at their houses. Orders for the Country promptly MRS E. HOMBERG, Sole Agent. Ashburton Agents—Mr J. M. Cam bridge ■ Messrs Andrewes Bros.; Mr R. Alcorn '335 KEATING’S COUGH LOZENGES. COUGHS, ASTHMA, BRONCHITIS, ACCUMULATION OF PHLEGM, Composed of the purest articles. These Lozenges contain no opium nor any deleterious drug, therefore the most delicate can take them with perfect confidence. Their beneficial etLct is speedy and certain. This old,, un failing family remedy is daily recommended by the most eminent Physicians. (In use nearly 6o 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 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 POWDER • FOR CHILDREN CUTTING TEETH. CAUTION TO PURCHASER The value of this well-known Family Medi cine has been largely tested in all parts of the world, and by all grades of society, for upward of FIFTY YEARS. Its well-earned exten- I sive sale has induced SPURIOUS IMITA TIONS, some of which in OUTWARD APP E A KAN ( E so closely resemble the ori ginal as to have deceived many purchasers. The proprietor therefore feels it due to the public to give a special caution against the use 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 JOHN STEEDMAN, CHEMIST, WALWORTH, SURREY, are engraved on the Government Stamp affix to each packet. 2nd—Eacn Single Powder has directions for the dose, and he words, John Stkedman , Chemist, Walworth, Surrey, printed thereon. 3rd —The name, Steedman, is always spelt with two EE’s. 4th —The manufacture is carried on solely at Walworth, Surrey. Sold in Packets by all Chemists ana Medi cine Vendors. Kempthorn, Prosser and Co . ASK for POWELL’S BALSAM of ANISEED L