THE STAR OF BEAUTY SETS.

Perhaps the saddest spectacle I ever witnessed, with one of the spoilt chil dren of an ephemeral celebrity (writes a London correspondent), was the de parture from King’s Cross station of Mrs Langtry, who has come back to England, plus LajjOso, the result of a few months “ starring ” in the States. You would have thought that there would have been a good crowd of friends and inquisitive strangers to see the world-renowned beauty. There were not half a dozen people. Mrs Langtry, whose portrait, as an adver tisement for Pear’s soap, adorns the inside of every London omnibus, is easy recognisable ; but she looked care worn, and I thought disappointed, at this absence of anything like an ova tion. She could perhaps still hear the loud cheering that greeted her as she rushed late on board the ship at New York the other day, and the captain’s gallant remark, “You see, Mrs Langtry, I waited for you.” Alas ! in her own country few seemed to care whether she came or went. Among the scanty gathering at King’s Cross there was a venerable old gentleman with long while hair, and clearly of the clerical profession. It washer father, the Lean of Jersey. “ Father,” said the great beauty, in a sad and subdued tone, ‘ I feared you would not come.” He barely kissed her, and then stiffly rais ing his hat, bowed] and at once left before the train started. His daughter was hurriedly entering her carriage, evidently* in no serene mood, when a lady friend, Mrs Caygill, the wife of the celebrated “ tourist,” stepped for ward and gave her a very handsome bouquet, and three male friends stand ing by attempted a mild cheer. The somewhat nondescript theatrical com pany engaged by the “Lily” for her provincial tour, hurriedly got into their places, and I overheard one of them remark, “ Her mother sent to say she was too ill to see her off.” Mrs Lang try’s handsome features relaxed, but, I fear, only into a “ stage ” smile, as the train started, and herfriends, numbering four pfefsbris,' and the general public, consisting of a reporter, a policeman, a newsboy, and myself, slowly dispersed. On my way heme by the convenent ’busy I could not but gaze at her por trait on the roof, which gave rise to many reflections on the little scene I had witnessed. I thought that after all those|whose livelihood depends on their notoriety must have many a sad moment, for, unlike those who can boast of true fame and a noble reputa tion, they hilt exist by the breath of the multitude. For a fashionable actor, an aesthetic lecturer, or a profes sional beauty, not to be received by huzzas and heralded by starring “ posters ” means simply annihilation. And so this chance spectacle of the departure of the celebrated “Jersey Lily” upon her, perhaps, not too con genial labors, made roe more clearly comprehend the eagerness that many English celebrities display to visit America and the colonies.

£HE ASfitBURTON GUARDIAN,. TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 1883.

Printed and published daily, for Thk Mil' burton Guardian Company, Limited,j by, Henry Vincent Sawtell, of Barnett Street, Ashburton, at the Company's Print* ing House, West street, Ashburton, Tuesday, November 13, 18*3.



The Wanganui Herald states ;—An amusing little tale comes to our ears in connection with a certain lovable couple who figured lately in the local Police Court in reference to Sunday trading at an hotel in town. The lady in question appears to have an idea that her husband is enamoured of hotel life, and had sus picions that as ho did not come home at night he stopped at a certain hostelry in town. ' Accordingly one morning she went to the house in question, and apparently assuming that she knew he was there, naively enquired whether he was up. A little girl, who resides in the house, as naively Replied that he was not, and the virtuous wife being on the right track im mediately demanded to see him' in his room. Considerable demurring followed, but eventually tha landlord permitted the interview. The lady, in company with the little girl, according'y pro ceed to the room of the truant husband; hut the latter, hearing the well-known footsteps on the stairs, quietly tamed the key in the door. When his wife desired admission, therefore, no answer could be obtained, bu* with won derful persistente of purpose the lady ex. pressed her determination to stop all day till she saw her lord'and master. After about two hours’ waiting, she reminded the landlord of the hotel that by the Act he must have his bedrooms all cleared out by 11 o’clock, and if the door was not opened by thatftime she wou’d lay an in formation again»t him. This somewhat frightened Boniface, who, not liking the appearance of things, took a ladder round the back way, and proceeded through the window to open the door—only, alas ! to find the poor husband gone. Finding his retreat cut off by the door, he had tied the sheets together and quietly lowered himself from the window, his discomfitted wife having patiently kept watch over the cage long after the bird was gone. The feelings of all parties may be better ima gined than’ described. Says the'Wellington Post :—“ Marry in haste and repent at leisure ” is an adage the truth of which is repeatedly illus trated, but it remains to bo seen whether an instance of “ rapid matrimony,” which occurred in Wellington a few days ago, will prove an exception to the rule. A visitor to Wellington from the Dunstan goldfields, which he had left to search for employment in the Armed Constabulary, was introduced the other evening to a new arrival of the opposite sex by the s.s. lon’c. Her charms were irresistable. It was liteially a case of “ love at first sight. ” The fair one began to lament her state of single blessedness, and darkly hinted at the advantages of wedded life. “ I’ll marry you if yon like,” promptly re marked the accommodating swain. “ All right,” she-responded, and next morning the happjt lover called round at the place where his adored one was employed in the humble but honest sphere of domestic service, to ascertain whether she were “ stilt of the same mind. ” A reply being obtained in the affirmative, the young lady discarded her broom and slop-pails, and, with the assistance of acquaintances, who consented to become the necessary witnesses, the loving pair were duly ** hitched ”at the Registry Office. Next day they proceeded on their honeymoon In a steamer bound for the South. We have not heard whether they have yet commenced to throw the tea things at one another.



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Sporting. A SHBURTON RACING CLUB. SPRING MEETING. THURSDAY AND FRIDAY, November 15tb and 16th, 1883. President : E. G. Wright, M £I.R. Yicb-Pbesident : W. C. Walker. Judge: Matthew Stitt. Stewards : 0. H. Dowdinz, H. Friedknder, J. Grigg, T. Leahy, W. G. Ross, W. Saunders, H. T. Winter. Treasurer : C. 0. Fooks. Starter : David Thomas. Clerk, op the Scales ; M. Friedlander. Clerk op the Course : W. B. Denshire. Handicappers ; Open Races—E. G. Griffiths. District Races -E. G. Crisp, C. 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 sovs ; over six flights of hurdles about?3ft Gin high ; nomi nation, 1 sov ; acceptance, 1 sov . l£ miles. District horses only. 2. Free Handicap, of 40 aovs ; accept ance, 2 aovs ; 1 mile. 3. Maiden Plate, of 40 sovs ; weight for ago ; entrance, 3 sovs; 1J miles. 4. Ashburton Cup (Handicap), of 150 sovs ; nomination, 2 sovs ; accept ance, 5 sovs ; li> miles. 5. Ladies’ Purse, of 40 sovs ; welter weights for age ; gentlemen riders ; entrance, 3 sovs; 1£ miles. District horses only. 6. The Post Stakes (Handicap), of 15 sovs ; 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 of weights ; 1 mile. District horses only, SECOND DAY. 1. Handicap Hurdle Race, of 60 sovs; over eight flights of hurdles about 3ft Gin high ; nomination, 2 sovs ; acceptance, 2 sovs ; 2 miles. 2. Racing Club Handicap, of 75 sovs ; nomination, 2 aovs ; acceptance, 2 sovs r miles. 3. County Plate Handicap, of 40 sovs ; nomination, 1 sov ; accept ance, 1 sov; 1J miles. District horses only. 4. Flying Handicap, of 50 sovs, nomi nation, 1 sov ; acceptance, 2 sovs ; | mile 5. Totalisator Stakes (Handicap), of 15 sovs ; nomination, 1 sov; accept ance, free ; f miie. District horses only. 6. Consolation Handicap, of 20 sovs ; nomination, 1 sov, to be made im mediately after the Totalisator Stakes is ran ; acceptance, free, to be notified within ten minutes of declaration of weights. Distance, 1 mile.



RULES AND REGULATIONS. 1. No entry will be received except on the condition that all disputes, clain.9 and objections arising out of the racing shall be decided by the Stewards, or whom they may appoint ; their decision on all points connected with carrying out this programme to be final. 2. Canterbury Jockey Club Racing Rules strictly adhered to. 3. A district horse shall 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 owned by a person who has resided in the said county during the same period. 4. A gentleman rider shall be deemed to be one who has not ridden for hire during the past five years. 5. All entries and nominations to be ac companied by entrance fees, name and age of horse, and colors of rider, and in the hands of the Secretary, addressed to Quill’s Hotel, not later than 9 p.m. on Thursday, November Ist. Weights for the first day’s Handicaps and Open Hurdle Race will be published on Friday, November 9th. Weights for other Handi caps will be published at 8 pm. on the evening of the first day’s 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, November 13th; ac ceptances for other Handicaps at 9 p.m. ■ evening of first day’s racing. 7. Five per cent will be deducted from the gross of all monies payable in ac cordance with this programme for ex penses of the course. 8. All nominations and acceptances go to the fund. 8 222 S. SAUNDERS, Secretary]



- Sporting. SHBURTON SUMMER RACES. For District Horses only—seo Rule I. To be held on the RACECOURSE ON THURSDAY, DECEMBER 27, 1883. Judge—S. Saunders. Stewards—J. Ivesa, M. H. lv., E. G. Crisp, 0. C. Fooks, W. Saunders, A. Harrison, 'and L. E. Corsbie. Treasurer —J. C. Bell. Starter—il. Brittan. Clerk of the Scales—A. Harrison, Clerk of the Course—W. Martin. Hanoicappers—Messrs S. Saunders, E. G. Crisp, and 0. 0. Fooks. Pkogiiammb :



12.30 p.m.—Counties Hurdle Race (a handicap), of 25 sova ; over six flights of hurdles, about 3ft Gin high ; nomi nation. 1 aov ; acseptauco, 1 sov. li miles. I 1.15 p.m.— Welling Hurdle Race, of 15 sova ; over five flights of hurdles, about 3ft Gin high ; no weight under 10st ; post entry, 1 sov, to be made w;th Secretary immediately after Counties Hurdle :>ace ; winner to be sold for 15 sova, any surplus to go to the funds. l£ miles. 2p m. Counties Handicap, of 40 sovs ; second horse to save his stake ; nomi na ion, 1 sov ; acceptance, 2 sova. li miles. 2.45 p m.— Novel Race (a handicap), of 25 sova ; nomination, 1 aov ; accept ance, 1 sov ; the winner to bo sold, the proceeds going to the fund ; weights will be declared immediately after the Counties Handicap is run. 1 mile. 3.30 p.m.— Town Pl\te, of 20 sovs, for all horses that have never won an ad vertised stake exceeding 15 sovs ; en trance, sovs ; weight for age. miles. 4.15 p m.— Christmas Handicap, of 30 sovs ; nomination, 1 sov ; acceptance, 1 sov ; weights will be declared after Town Plato is run. 1J miles. 5 p.m.— Consolation Handicap, of 10 sovs ; for all beaten horses during the day ; nomination, 10s, to be made im mediately after the Christmas Handicap is run ; acceptance free ; to be notified within ten minutes of declaration of weights. 1 mile.



RULES. 1. A district horse shall moan any horso that has been commonly resident in the Counties of Ashburton or Geraldine from September 27, 1883, and up to the date of the forthcoming meeting, and owned by a person who has resided in one or both of the said Counties during the same period. 2. General rules of Ashburton Racing Club and Canterbury Jockey Club racing rules strictly adhered to, and new scale of weight for age adopted. 3. Five per cent, will be deducte I from the gross of all moneys payable in accord ance with programme, for expenses of the course. 4. All disputes, claims, and objections arising out ot the racing shall be decided by the stewards, or whom they may ap point, their decision on all points con nected with the carrying out of this pro gramme to be final, and entries will only bo received subject to these conditions. 5. All nominations and acceptances go to the fund.



All entries and nominations to be ac companied by entrance fees, name and age of horse, and colors of r'der, and in the hands of the Secretary, addressed to Beecher’s Central Hote!, Ashburton, not later than 9 p. m. on Saturday, Dec. 1. Weights will be published on the morn ing of Saturday, Dec. 15, and acceptances for the races to be paid to the Secretary as above net later than 9 p.m. on Satur day, Dec. 22. J. C. BELL, 10 771 Hon. Secretary.



Conveyances. T ONGBEACH ROYAL MAIL g A COACH Leaves Longbeach for Ashburton daily (Sundays excepted) at 7.30 a. m., Waterloo 8.10 a. m., Ashton 8.25 a. m., Wheatstone 8.45 a.m., arriving at Ashburton in time for the 10.24 express from Chriatchurci. to Timaru. The coach loaves the coach i tables, Wakauui Road (opposite Central Hotel), Ashburton, at 4.5 j p.m., arriving *>t Longbeach at 7.3 u p.m. Parcels or orders raft 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 RATE?', on Saturdays only, between Waterloo and Ashburton, W. E. BOND, Proprietor, 427 c Longbeach.



mINWALD AND MOUNT SOMERS JL RAILWAY. MOUNT SOMERS AND ANAMA ROYAL MAIL COACH. This Coach loaves Hood’s Hotel, Moua Somers, for Anama Railway Station, at 7.30 am. and 5.35 p.m. every Tueadaj and Saturday; returning to Mount Somer on the arr’val of each train. Parcels and Luggage punctually attended to. Single fares, ?s; return, 3s. . u JOHN HOOD



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 HOTEL. ARCHIBALD IVVCOLL (for many years Manager of the late Sir Cracroft Wilson’s Raugitata 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 e under the special supervision of the P oprietor, 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'Rao, late ol the Somerset Stables), is sufficient guarantee that Coun try Visitors will meet with every Ac commodation in that respect. 13J0 Ball programme cards in very neat styles, with Pencils and Ribbons, printed at the Guardian Office, Wist street,



Stud. HORSE CARDS neatly and cheaply printed in all colors .and designs at the Go Alim an office. TETHH Imported Thoroughbred Stceple- X chase horse QUAMBY will travel the Ashburton district during the present season. Particulars see cards. Apply JOHN CARTER, 9 515 Grove House, Ashburton. nj’O Travel in the Hinds and Rangitata iL districts the Clydesdale Entire Horso YOUNG SIR COLIN- For particulars apply to CHISNALL BROS., 10 033 Ohinemuri. ? glO Travel in Hie Raknii, Methven, Hororata, and Dunsaudel districts YOUNG BLUELIGHT, (Dapple Gray), A good upstanding carriage horse or hack, stands IG| hands. Young Bluclight is out of an Arab mare—imported from Sydney by Sir Cra croft. Wilson—by Bluelight. Terms—L3 for single mare ; L2 10s for two or more ; guarantee L 4 ; payable May 31st, 1884 ; groom fee ss, payable on first service. See future advertisements for urther particulars. Apply to CHARLES INDER, 10 632 South Hakaia.



PYTHON VTTIL-h Stand at Ashburton the same VV as usual. Pedigree—Python is a bright bay horse, bred by the Hon. E. K. Cox, N.S. W. He stands 16 hands high, by Kyogle out of Nufcut, dam of Dagworth, Hercules, Al, and Ella, all the greatest performers in the Australian colonies, under heavy weights at all distances. Kyogle by William Tell out of Cassandra, dam of Yattendon. William Tell by Touchstone, imported from England. Owing to an accident when a two-year old, Python was never trained or raced. A glance at the tabulated pedigree will be sufliciont to show that Python is one of the grandest and stoutest thorough-bred horses at present in New Zealand. 9 CIO A PPty to the Groom in charge.



rjpH.E Hackney Stallion, THE WAIF, will serve Mares on the Lowcliffa Estate. Terms—L3 ss, with free run till Ist January, 1884, after which a charge of 2s 6d per week will be made. The Waif ia by Castaway, dam Fanny, an imported carriage mare. Fanny was repeatedly shown in the carriage class at Christchurch, and has never been beaten. Also, the Draught Stallion Young Major By Old Major. Young Major’s three-year-old unbroken colts from LowclitFe mares have invariably topped the market at the annual sales in Chris.church.



Terms—L3 ss, with free run till Janu ary Ist, 1884, after which a charge of 2s 6d per week will be made. N.B.—No will be allowed to be removed until all fees are paid. 10 642



rno TRAVEL THIS SEASON IN JL ASHBURTON AND SURROUND ING DISTRICTS, The Clydesdale Horae PRETENDER. PEDIGREE. Pretender is a dark bay with black points, rising nine years old, with good bone and substance ; stands 16-£ hands high, splendid temper, good action, and a quiet worker. Pretender is by Prince Charlie (imported from Scotland by Mr W. Boag) out of Maggie by King Fergus (imported from Scotland by Mr David Innes). Maggie’s dam imported from Tasmania. Pretender gained second prize at the Northern Show as a two-year-old in 1876. he also took second prize in 1877. Terms —£9 for the season, guarantee £3, payable o i the Ist January, 1884, and 5s groomago. Groomage fee payable on first service. Will be in Ashburton every Saturday. For further particulars apply to HAY SMITH, Or to the Groom in charge. 9-559



rno STAND THIS SEAS N, 1883. j The pure! Clydesdale Stallion DUNDEE (46). Dundee is a beautiful bay, seven years old; bred by Air Robert Wilkin, Christ church. Sire Prince Charlie (4) (im ported); dam Charlotte, by Lord Haddo (imported; 2nd dam Jess, by Cromwell (imported). Terms —£3 each cash first time of service, or four guineas end of season. Groo rage fee ss. Every care taken but no re sponsibility. The above figures refer to Draught Stud Book for New Zeiland. J. CARTER, 9-560 Grove Farm, Tinwald.



finO Travel thia Season, in the South B Rakaia and surrounding districts, 1883, the celebrated Stallion KING O’ THE VANQUISHERS. KING O’ THE VANQUISHERS, rising 4 years, is a beautiful buy with splendid action and tine temper, and has got more bone and hair of the right sort than any other colt of his ago in New Zealand. Pedigree : The King was bred by Messrs Fleming and Medley, out of their famous brood mare Miss MCormick, imported from Melbourne. Miss M'Cormick was pur chased by the Ute David Nesbitt from M'Cormick Bros., Tasmania, and was specially selected for her breeding quali ties—the conectness of that judgment has now been fully verified. Miss M'Cor mick by Lincolnshire Hero; g d by Black Champion. (See New Zealand Stud Book.) King o’ the Vanquishers is by that famous stallion Young Vanquisher, im ported from Scotland by the late David Nesbitt; g sire, Vanquisher, first prize at Oamaru in the 3 year old class. Young Vanquisher’s dam by Loch fergus Champion, g d by Champion, better known to breeders by the name of Blair’s Champion. As a 3-year-old, Young Vanquisher was first at Geelong, third at the Grand National, Melbourne; as a 4- year-old, first at Geelong and second at Ballarat the same year. He was after wards purchased and imported to New Zealand by Mr Holly, of Christchurch. LEONARD WHITE, 10 654 Proprietor, South Rakaia.



: jT-0 Travel Ashburton and surrounding i districts the celebrated thorough bred horse KINGFISHER. Kingfisher is a dark brown horse standing 16 hands high, and is admitted to be one of the most powerful thorough bred horses in the Australasian colonies, and has proved himself a very sure foal getter, as will be aeon by the following:— In 1860, in Hawke’s Bay district, King fisher served 98 mares, and was success ful in getting 92 foals. Further particulars apply to ED. COOK6ON, Ashburton ; 10 725 Or Groom in charge.



r pO Tr.vvel this Season in Hie Ashburton X district, the Thorough-bred entire Daniel O’Rourke. Daniel O’ llourke was got by Slcdrnere (a), dam Brunette (a) ; by Tadinor, dam by Hetman Platoff —Birthday, by Panta loon — Honoria, by Camel. Slodmere, by Daniel O’llourke, dam by Sleight-af-Haud —Hampton (brown) mare. Daniel O’lvonrke has been a very good per former on the turf : he has proved him self such by winning the Christchurch Cup and Derby in 1876 If mated with good mares he can produce good racing stock. He is the sire of Badsworth, Sir George, and others too numerous to particularise. A horse of his description should be well patronised in the district. Daniel will travel the following districts : —byle, Wakanui road, Waterton, North and South of the Diver, Longbeach, Winslow, Tinwald, and remain in his box the end of the week at M.’ Beecher’s Central Hotel until Monday. Terms—L4 5s per mare, payable Ist January, 1884. Grooraage fee ss, pay able on first service.



For further particulars apply to fi groom in charge. 10 G6l R. H. PFARPOIMT. T ) Stand this Season the imported powerful and fashionably bred Unroughbred horse CASSIVELAUNUS, Bred by Mr G. Newing in 18G9, got by Garactacus, his dam Gampanella by tttock well—Florence, by Yelocipedi—Marga rette, by Actoeou —Snowball, by Prime Minister—Yesta, by Delphini High flyer. Garactacus (win or of the Derby in 18G2j, got by Kingston—Defenceless, by Defence. Sea stud book for full pedigree.



Cassivelanus is a bright bay, with black points, standing over 16 hands, and show ing immense power and great quality. As a two-year-old ho won two races at How market, beating large fields. Oaractacus is now the most fashionable as well as the most desirable representa tion of the Venison blood Kings;on was in every respect bred to stay. His sire, Venison, proved himself a horse of undeniable stoutness, and it is worthy of remark that during his career as a three-year-old he travelled on foot his circuit, which the more modern won ders (Fisherman and Rataplan ) accom plished by rail. It is stated upon reliable authority that Venison walked upwards of 900 miles, ran fourteen, and won twelve times in his three-year-old racing season. . . . Oaractacus is in every way most worthy the notice of breeders who fancy the Venison and Defence blood (and who could object to the latter especially ?) more particularly as he—as well as bear ing a marked resemblance to his hand some son in other respects—has a good temper. . . . He is one of the large stamp, but, like his sire, a nice-sized, level made horse, with plenty of quality and racing points, and most likely to get racehorses." —Copperthivcdte s Sires of the Present Day. sjire of various winners and first favorites for the forthcoming Hew Zea land and Canterbuiy Cup—Envious, hair Agnes colt ; also, sire to Encore, late winner of thejc'unedin I'ally-Ho Steeple chase, Miss King filly, and others too numerous to particularise. VVill travel throughout the district, of which notice will be given, and any fur ther information on application to MR A. HUJ3BS, Owner, Quill’s Hotel; or from MR T. QUILL, 10 651 Ashburton.



Business Notices. JQOMESTIO PATTERN DEPOT. MRS HOD uE, Dressmaker, TANG RED ST. (opposite the Arcade), Begs to intimate to the Ladies of Ashbur ton and neighbourhood that she has Winter Dress Materials that can be dis posed of exceedingly cheap. Ladies Dresses and Underclothing made at the shortest notice. Registry Office for Domestic servants. 8 320



Agricultural machine SHOP. Charles Bay, Wakanui Road, Ashburton, ENGINEER, MILLWRIGHT, REAPER & BINDER EXPERT. All kinds of Machinery REPAIRED, with despa ch, and on reasonable terms. Extras of all kinds; orders taken-for the latest improved Reapers and Binders, and the best Twine. Sewing Machines re paired. 10 800



N OTIC A. Persson, E. CABINE L’-MAKER UPHOLSTERER and UNDERTAKER Begs to inform the inhabitants of Ash burton and surrounding districts that he has REMOVED from his old premises to more commodious ones, situated in vVakanui Road, NEXT TO THE POST OFFICE, And can sell as cheap as any house in Chr.stchurch. Alf the latest and newest designs of Fur niture, Bedding, etc., etc., received direct from Homo every mouth. Furniture of all descriptions at lowest prices. Shop fitter etc. Agent for Walter Gee’s Vene tian Blinds; J. B. Mansfield, Monu mental Mason. An inspection invited. 1423 JjlOR SALE AT THIS OFFICE. The New Bankruptcy Bill, 1883. The Chattel Securities Act Amendment Etc, Etc., Etc.



Insurers Shave Profits without "ny Liability whatever. THE AUSTRALIAN MERCANTILE UNION INSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED. Capital £250,000, With power to increase, twenty per cent, of the profits divided annually amongst the policy holders. Directors : John Blyth, Esq., of Messrs John Blyth and Co., President Alfred Sh w, 11 ■ q , of Messrs A. Shaw and Co., Vice-President Joseph Webster, Esq., of Messrs Joseph Webster and Co. Robert Reid, Esq., of Messrs Warne and Reid Stanford Chapman, Esq., of Messrs vir goe, Son and Chapman. List of Shareholders: John BU th, E q., J.P., of John Blyth and" Co., merchants, Melbourne Alfred Shaw, Esq., Wm. Hughes, Esq., Matthew Gill, Esq., of A. Shaw and Co , importers, Melbourne, Brisbane,



Gavin Shaw, Esc}., J.P., merchant, Mer bourna W. McLean, Esq , O. McLean, Esq., of McLean Bros. and Kigg, iron mer' chair,s, etc., Melbourne A. Currie, Esq., of A. Currie and Co. merchants and shipowners F. S. Roberts, Ksq., Henry Meeks, Esq. of Briscoe and Co., iron merchants* Melbourne, Sydney, etc. S, "Whittingham, Esq., J. Whitiingham, Esq., merchants and raillowners, Melbourne ® Edward Duckett. E«q., wholesale iron monger, Melbourne W. F. Moffutt, Esq., Wm. Peacock, Esq., of Robertson and Moffatt, drapers,



Melb urne Joseph Webster, Esq., of Joseph Webster and Co., Melbourne J. S. Peterson, Esq., John Whiting, Esq., of Wm. Peterson and Co., tea mer. chants, Melbourne James Dodgshun, Esq., Mayor elect of Melbourne Joseph Dodgshun, Esq., of James Dodg shun and Co., warehousemen Robert Peid, Esq., of Warne and Reid, warehousemen James McDougall, Esq., D. Mo Dougall, Esq., of Messrs Sands and MoDou gall, wholesale stationer; Rowan, Esq., J.P., of De Castella and



Rowan, wine growers William Brooks, Esq., Melbourne Paper Mills John Thompson, Esq., of Kilpatrick and Co., jewellers, etc. Hon. James Service, James Ormond, Esq. of Janies Service and Co., merchants Melbourne. Thomas Swallow, Esq*, J.P., F.T. Der ham, Esq., of Swallow anq Ariell, biscuit manufacturers, Melbourne, mas Miller, Esp of James Miller and Cc jute manufacturers, Ed. Baines,Esq.,wholesale, Ironmonger, Melbourne J. A.Davies, Fad., miller.Richmonb Wm. Dean , Esq.,of VVm.Dean and 00,, oil and colour merchants. F. C La* go, Esq., of Lange and Thone man, merchants D. Beath, Esq., of Beath, Schiess and Co., warehousemen and manufao-



tu’era 0. Smith, Esq., J.P., J. A. Fielding, Esq., of Smith, Winn and Fielding, malt sters and merchants Thos. Alston, Esq., J.P., of Alston and Brown, drapers Q EL iMooro, Esq., J. Christie, Esq., F. J. Spinks, Esq., of Moore, Christie, and Spinks, merchants, Melbourne Geo. R hertson, Esq., publisher, Mel bourne Sydney, etc. Geo. Ramsden, Esq , miller, Melbourne EL N. Alcock, Esq., J.P., of /. Icock and Co., billiard table manufacturers John Lorimer, Esq., W. Graham, Esq., of Connell, Hogarth, and Co., mer-



chants, Melbourne G. H. Traill, Esq., manager Oriental Bank Hastings Cunningham, Esq., John IL Srnyth, Esq., of Australian Mort gage and ‘ gency Company, limited P. Nettleton, Esq., J.P., wool merchant A. Nowell, Esq., of Newell and Co,, mer chants S. Chapman, Esq. of Yirgoo, Son and Chapman, merchants. P. Thros«ell, Esq., of Throssell and Tan kard, maltsters A. and 11. Coughey, wine merchants, Melbourne J. A. Kitchen, Esq., of J. Kitchen and Sons, candle manufacturers R. T. Blackwell, Esq. of Brooks, Robin ion and 00., glass, oil, and color merchants P. J. Sargood. Esq., H, Butler, Esq., of Sargood Butler and Nioholl, ware housemen, Melbourne and Now Zea land



J. Paterson, Esq., J. R. Laing, Esq., John M. Bruce, Esq,, of Paterson, Laing, and Bruce, warehousemen, Melbourne O. Fenwick, Esq., J.P., of Fenwick Bros. warehousemen W. K. Thomson, Esq., J.P., S. Renwick, Esq., of Janies XvlcEwan and Co. iron merchants, Melbourne. Davies and Campbell, solicitors, Mel bourne R. Harper, Esq., of R. Harper and Co,, spice merchants and millers C. R. Parsons, E q., Melbourne agent i Soutli British Insurance Company James Thomson, Esq., shipowner, Mel-



bourno F. E White, E q , of A. Shaw and Co. ) merchants, Brisbane W. G. Stephens, Esq , of Stephens and Watts, drapers A. Parker, Esq., of R. Goldsbrough and Co., Limited W. E. Adcock, Esq., of Adcock, Bros., merchants Hon. J. C. Francis, C.M.G., of Francis and McPherson Charles Campbell, Psq., of 0. Campbell and Co., lime and cement merchants John L. Roberts, Esq., director City of Melbourne Bank A. B. Robinson, Esq., commercial editor of the Age J. B. Simmons, Esq., commercial editor of the Telegraph Wiseman Brothers, woollen warehouse-



men A. Jack, Esq., of A. Jack and Co , whole sale stationer* H. J. Langdon, Esq., J. P., of H. J. Langdon and Co., dry-salters J. T. Ru ssell, Esq., manager Melbourne Exchange Hugh McNeill, Esq., of Briscoe and Co., Dunedin 0. Forrester, Esq., Victoria Sugar Com pany John Binnie, Esq., of George WebslM and Co., merchants Ac., Ac., Ac. Christchurch Board of Directors: William Pratt, Esq., Chairman Henry Thomson, P sq., M.H.R. William S range, Esq. John Frith Roberts, Esq. H. Hobdav, Esn, J.'fikVEY BAIRD, Manager for New Zealand. Offices: Hereford sir., et West, Adjoining Union Bank. Insurances against, l it o cilectcd on almost every descii| tion of iitoperly. All Losses promptly ‘etiled tn Christ* chin ch. Agents for Ashbmton and Dia'rict: ORB & °° of



Business Notices. jst Eff SEEDS. NEW SEEDS. We beg to intimate that we have re ceived our SHIPMENTS of NEW SEA SON’S Seeds, which on trial have proved to be of extra fine equality. Our FARM SEEDS nclude white and red clover, alskye, cow grass, trefoil, lucerne, cocksfoot, rye grass, gorse, carrots of torts, mangolds of s> rts, including the new mammoth kinds, which have given such great satisfaction to our customers during the last two years. Our GARDEN AND FLOWER SEEDS



are the finest we have ' ,'er had the satis faction of offering both in quality and variety. They contain many novelties highly spoken of iu i ngland, and offered here for the first time. Also TREE SEEDS, comprising blue gum, red gum, weeping gum, poppermint gum, swamp gum, stringy bark, silver wanin, black wattle, pinua insignia, pinus maritima, xjupress, macrocarpa, and many others. Also SEED POTATOES, among which is the new American ruby, queen, American fluke, and others of the earliest sorts known ; also Bone Dust in large or small quantities. Tools of all sorts. Plain and ornamental Flower Pots. Pruning and budding Knives, etc, etc.



Sealy Bros., SEEDSMEN, ASHBURTON. 756 F. S. Shearer, or 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 Freshing 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, Txnwax.d.sSoc*



Seed. Seed., SEED WHEAT—Hunter’s White. Prime Tuscan. SEEDED ATS—Canadian. Tartarian, first-class. Danish. KAIAPOI LsLAInD POTATOES. CRUSHED ATS, First-class, Is. lOd. per bushel. ■ JOSEPH CLARK,



S'RMURRAY'^ m wrSS mAKB TIMS BY THE FORE- X LOOK.” The circumstances of social life are widely different in these colonies from those at Home, and therefore the colonial market requires different treatment. This fact Bobert Murray, PRACTICAL WATCHMAKER, | a East street, Ashburton, was not long in learning after hia arrival on these shores, and he at once set h:s attention upon supplying WATCHES, which, while constructed with every regard to accuracy and reliableness in time-keeping, are also supplied with extra heavy cases, to resist the wear and tear of colonial life. He has just received an other supply of watches, and invites attention to prices. Celebrated Englisn levers, made expressly for R. Murray, specially suited for colonial wear, wit I extra heavy cases, all the latest improvements, at L 6, L 6 6s, L 6 10s ; higher classes, L 7, L 8 10s, LlO 10s, and Ll2 12s; Rotherhams, L 6 10s. Printed guarantee with each watch- sold. Attention is called to the Clocks, Jewellery, and English Plato in stock, and to the fact that all kinds of REPAIRING are done on the premises and GUARANTEED. R. MURRAY’S SHOP is CON SPICUOUS by the “ REGULATOR ” of hia own manufacture which occupies a place in his window, and serves as an authority on mean time to the town. Watches free and saf* by post on re cein( of P. O. O 730c-96a



Notice of Removal. REMOVAL REMOVAL. Having taken the Premises known as Montgomery's Corner, I am prepared to let my Business Premises on the VVaka nui road (with or without dwelling). SHOP, with Fixtures, 18ft Gin x 28ft, with Show Room same size. Dwelling consists of 5 rooms, with scullery, etc. Apply, 8 H. M. JONES.



Boarding Houses, &c. PRINCE ALBERT BOARDING MOUSE AND TEMPERANCE HOTEL C, TRDCKLE 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 tame and accommo dation for boarders and travellers to re ceive a continuance of the same. Private rooms for families. 0. TRUCKLE, Prince Albert Boarding House and Tem perance Hotel, near Oookson’a Stables, Wills street, Ashburton ; next Odd fellows’ Hall, and one minute’s walk from the Railway Station. Charges strictly moderate. 944^



Publication. IN THE PRESS, AND WILL SHORTLY BE PUBLISHED, “OUR DOMESTIC BIRDS,’ BY ALFRED SAUNDERS. This Book, writen by an old New Zea land colord t, will Ire found to contain the moa'. 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 manciples 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. 240



Government Notice. V. R. 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 the reach of every colonist. Subject to such provisions, the State offers to every per son :



1. —About to melt Lis or her Will of 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. s.—Haying acted as Trustee, Executor or Administrator, wishing to be relieved oi the burthen of Trustee hip or Adminis tration, the option of us; jg 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, 1 Agent at Christchutch;. Or from R. C. HAMERTON, Public Trustee Wellington, 12th May, 1882



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



GRATEFUL—COMFORTING. EPPS’S COCOA. BREAKFAST. Y a thorough, knowledge of the natural j> 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 Savoured beverage which may save us many heavy doctor’s bills. It is by the ud cious 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 s weak point. We may escape many a fatal ah.*ft by keeping ourselves well fortified with pure blood and a properly nourished frame.— See article in the Civil Service Gazette. Blade simply with boiling water or milk. Sold only in packets, labelled • JAMBS EPPS AND CO., HOMOEOPATHIC CHEMIST, LONDON. ALSO, EPPS CHOCOLATE ESSENCE



Keating’s Powder. Keating’s Powder. Keating’s Powder. Keating’s Powder. Kills Bugs, Fleas, Moths, Beetles. This Powder is quite harmless to ANIMAL LIFE, but is unrivalled in destroy ing fleas, bugs, cockroaches, beetles, moths in furs, and every other species of insect. Sports men will find this invaluable for destroying fleas in their dogs, as also ladies for their pec dogs. ! THIS ARTICLE has found so GREAT a SALE that it has tempted others to vend a so called article in imitation. The PUBLIC are CAUTIONED that the tins of the genuine powder bear the autograph of THOMAS KEATING. Sold in tins only. Keating’s Worm Tablets. Keating’s Worm Tablets. Keating’s Worm Tablets A PURELY VEGETABLE SWEETMEAT, both in appearance and taste, furnishing a mo. t 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 tins by all Chemists and Druggists. Proprietor, THOS. KEATING, London



TEEDMAN’S SOOTHING POWDEK 1 FOR CHILDREN CUTTING TEETH. CAUTION TO PURCHASER The value of this well-known Family Medi cine has been largely tested in all parts of the world, and by all grades of society, for upwards 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 the public to give a special caution against the us-t of SUCH IMITATIONS. Purchasers are therefore requested carefull) to observe the four following distinctly, characteristics, without which none ar genuine : Ist—ln every case the words JOHN STEEDMAN, CHEMIST, WALWORTH, SURREY, arc engraved on the Govcrnmcn Stamp affix to each packet. 2nd—Eacn Single Powder has directions fo; the dose, and he words, John Steedman Chemist, Walworth, Surrey, printed thereon. 3rd —The name, Steedman, is always spelt with two EE’s. 4th —The manufacture is carried on solch at Walworth, Surrey. Sold in Packets by all Chemists ana Modi cine Vendors. Kkmpthorn, Prosser and Co SK for POWELL’S BALSAM o ANISEED