COLONIAL BANK MEETING.

The eighteenth half-yearly meeting of the proprietors of the Colonial Bank of New Zealand was held yesterday afternoon. Mr E. B. Cargill (Chair man of Directors) occupied the chair, and about thirty shareholders were pre sent. The report, a summary of which has been previously telegraphed, recom mended a dividend at the rate of 7 per cent.

The Chairman, in moving the adop tion ; of-the report and balance-sheet, said that the past half-year had proved of a somewhat mixed character, as re- commercial and financial prosperity. It opened with much pro mise* .They had the prospect of a very large and splendid harvest through ou'li-the wheat-growing part of the colony, and everything looked in favor ofa’cbnsiderable revival of prosperity. StiUithey all knew that there had been a good deal of disappointment. There

bad been a large * depreciation of the crops in this part of New Zealand, par ' ticularly in South Canterbury and the north part of Otago, and the conse quence had been some degress of pres sure and dullness, which had affected monetary interests considerably. He was happy to say that the affairs of the Bank had been brought through it with a -very fair amount of success. Of course, in times like this, a Bank could to escape without occasion-

ally .being involved in failures, but out of IjliC ; ,business which had been done the Directors had been able to make fullr provision for every loss, and to lay before the shareholders a statement of profit which might on the whole be con sidered fairly satisfactory. At the general meeting .their Chairman expressed a hop: that they had reached a turning point, and that they might fairly ex pect to show a larger scale of profits than .that of last half-year. It might on that ground seem a little disappointing that there was no in crease,.but it must.be remembered that the half-year ending June was never so satisfactory as the one ending De cember. It would be seen from the balance-sheet that there had been a considerable increase in the volume of thef^Bank ? s transactions. There had been a large increase in the amount of deposits* and also in the amount of accommodation which the Bank had been"able to offer in its advances. Notwithstandiug the bad state of the money market, the. Bank had not in any,.pase put anything like pressure updb its customers in legitimate busi ness. One thing he might refer to in partial -explanation of the absence of an increase pj profit was the competi tion whlCli had gone on in all Banking matters lately. He might mention that the securities of the Bank were tho roughly sound. None were held at a higher value than that which might fairly be set- upon them. The whole result of jthe operations was not at all unsatisfactory. Mr Hallenstein seconded the motion. In the present state of matters they must be satisfied with the balance sheet- "No doubt things would be more satisfactory next half-year. The , motion was carried unani mously. In answer to a question put by Mr James Smith, The Chairman said that all securi ties held by the Bank were subjected to repeated valuations by the best valuators.

Mr Edmund Smith quoted from an artidte in the “Banking Record” to showwbat the nature of an audit should be, and expressed (the opinion that if such an audit as that referred to were instituted their money would be well spent He thought it would be better to rely on the integrity of the managers and officers in preference to continuing the present system. No motion, however, was made on the Object,' and the customary votes of thanks concluded the business.

SYDNEY TAIWHANGA.

Tilt'HawkS s Bay Ha aid of the 28 th ult., gives a most amusing ac count of an open air meeting, held by Sydney Taiwhanga, in Napier. He had with, him a book filled with clip pings.-from European and colonial newspapers,' another containing the Treaty of Waitangi, a history of Eng land containing the text of Magna Charts, and a volume of proceedings of the Aboriginies’ Society, from all of which he quoted largely. Sydney first addressed the Maoris. The Maoris, he said, had certain grievances which they'wanted redressed, and it was his object to teach them to do so lawfully, and hot by force—that “ the pen was stronger than the sword.” For forty years the Maoris had tried the sword, and|bad been beaten, and lost their lands into thebargain; it would have been better if they had taken the pen in band at first He urged upon the na tives the necessity for being united, for without unity they would be weak, and would never get what they asked for; as the pakeha proverb said, “ Unity is strength.” If they kept within the law they were sure of redress. But that re dress, would not be obtained from the Colonial Government—no fear, not if they tried for a thousand years. All he asked for was fair play between man and man, black or white. There were plenty of rumors about his character which were put in the papers. There was a law of libel and for defamation of character; the newspaper men should remember that. He treated those statements about him with contempt. Taiwhanga then proceeded to read a letter he had received from the Abo riginies’ Preelection Society while in England. A lively altercation then took place between Sydney and Messrs Grindell and Locke, in which the latter accused Sydney of surveying five acres for fifteen, and of including a whole Maori population and children yet unborn in a list of children attend ing his school! Sydney retorted that it was a case of the kettle calling the pot black. He then went on to say that he had his license as surveyor taken away because he opposed the land'sharks, and L3OO worth of instru ments “ went to pot.” As to the school returns, he was told that all grown up people were interested in education, and even children unborn, so he counted them all. The meeting at this point suddenly broke up.

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, THURSDAY, JULY 26, 1888.

Printed .ii« i published daily, for Thk Ash burton Guardian Company, Limited, by Charles Dixon, ofWakanui Road, Ash* burton, at the Company’s Printing House, West street, Ashburton, ‘ Thursday, July 26, 1883.



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Prospc us THE CANTERBURY MEAT AND DAIRY PRODUCE EXP3RT COMPANY, LIMITED. NOMINAL CAPITAL ... £50,000 In 5,000 shares of £5 each, Subscribed Capital, £20,000; of which £IO,OOO is called up. Directors : John Grigg, Esq. (chairman), Longbeach, stockowner William Chrystall, Esq., Christchurch, merchant John Cook, Esq., Christchurch, manager N.Z. Loan and Mercantile Agency Co., Limited John Tucker Ford, Esq., Christchurch, auctioneer 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 Way mouth. 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 bo received till 31st July, 1883. The following are the terms upon which the shares are offered :—£l 10s cash on application (which includes the premium); £1 payable on 30th Septem ber, 1883 ; £1 payable on 30th December, 1883 ; £1 payable on 30th March, 1884 ; and £1 payable on 30th June, 1884 ; which will make the amount paid up on the new shares equal to the old, viz., £5. The amount of the premium received on the sale of these shares is to be applied exclusively in the formation of a reserve fund. All allotments will be made as soon as possible after July 31st, and should the total of the applications exceed the num ber of shares available for allotment, an apportionment will be made. For further information apply to the Directors, or to the Secretary, at the Com pany’s office. Applications will be received by the Bank of New Zealand, Christchurch, or any 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, XTEW ZEALAND LOAN & MER- J\ OANTILE 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 M-> chines 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!0 Ashburton. W. H. Gundry. W. H. (Sundry, I’ ICENSED LAND BROKER 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. The Third ANNUAL EXHIBITION of the above will be held in the TOWN HALL, ON FRIDAY AND SATURDAY, August 3rd and 4th, When first prizes of tbs 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 6d each, are also offered for competition. There will be a grand prize distribu tion of about 200 exhibits on Saturday evening August 4, at 8 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.m. Exhibits must be in the Hall by 9a.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 : For best Game Cock, in Classes 1 and 2 ... ... ...110 For best Game Cook, 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 best pen of Guinea Pigs (three entries or no prize awarded), Ist prize ... 0 5 0 For beat hutch of Rabbits, pair, (five entries or no prize awarded), Ist prize ... 0 5 0 Special prize of copy of “ Boys’ Own Book,” for the best hutch of Rabbits. STEPHEN E, POYNTZ, 1485 Hon. Secretary. AND Opkn to All, £ s. d.



Consultation. A FORTUNE FOR FIVE SHILLINGS. A FORTUNE FOR sb. 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 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 20at£12 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 OP NEW ZEALAND. Atention is directed to the provisions of the Acts establishing this Office, and to the advantages placed thereby within tha reach of every colonist. Subject to such provisions, the State offers to every per son : 1. —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 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, • Agent at Christchurch; Or from R. 0. HAMERTON, Public Trustee Wellington, 12th May, 1882 Business Notices. F. S. Shearer, OP 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 Trashing 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 rjlO FARMERS & STOCKBREEDERS The following Works may be had from THOS. F. FARLEY, BOOKSELLER & STATIONER, Ashburton, The Horse, with supplement, by Wm. Youatt; Cattle, their breeds and manage ment, by Wm. Youatt; Sheep and Cattle, by C. Armatage ; Agricultural Chemistry and Geoloay, 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



Business Notices. QREAT STOCK-TAKING SALE. UNAVOIDABLE POSTPONEMENT OF THE DISSOLUTION OF 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 is 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 2isx, ANI) WILL CONTINUE TILL EVERYTHING IS SOLD.



GREAT BARGAINS IN THE DRAPERY AND CLOTHING Departments. A lot of Remnants of Brussels and Tapestry Carpets to bo 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 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, 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 best 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.—Tj the Editor, —It is ahealthy sign ofthe times when our local papers are beginning to deal in a fearless manner with bankrupts and the bankruptcy laws. The time has come when something must be done either by the legisla ture or by business men themselves to put an end to a state of affairs which is a disgrace to our boasted civilisation. We (the under signed) have been doing business in Ashbur ton about years, and the money we have lost during that period by bankrupts, levan ters, and blacklegs generally amounts to a great deal more than the margin usually allowed for bad debts. If the law cannot pro tect us then we must protect ourselves, and there is only one way to do so, viz., to abolish the credit system altogether. This system has been the curse of other countries besides New Zealand, and past experience has proved it to be rotten to the core. Owing to recent heavy losses we have resolved to sell for cash only in future. The honest man who is willing to pay his 20s in the £, and pay as he goes, will find this no disadvant age but a great gain, as he will be able to obtain a first-class article much cheaper than he would under the old system. We shall exert .our selves to the utmost as heretofore to give our customers full satisfaction, and every order will be executed in our usual first-class style—but we shall no longer run any unnecessary risk. Under the cash system we are prepared to offer a special line of tweeds at the following unusually low prices suit made to order, £2 iSs 6d ; ladies’ tailor made ulster, £2. All other goods in proportion, for cash only. CRAIGHEAD & CO., TAILORS AND CLOTHIERS, Tancred Street.



P. & D. Duncan, 1 GRICDLTURAL IMPLEMENTS MANUFACTURERS, Chrxsichuroh 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, 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



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. OIMANT & COE, REAPY-MONEY DRAPERS CLOTHIERS, &c. , Victoria House, East street, Ashburton. 816



Charles Lawrence, PHOTOGRAPHER (Of High street, Christchurch). By special Appointment to the Governor, Bags 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. 869



jQ UNEDIN BREWERY. CELEBRATED BITTER ALE, BITTER ALB. 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 hhda Ale, same aa last; very good indeed.” —Bluff. “ I believe your beer is the best in the market. ” —Balclutha. “ I must congratulate you on the quality of the beer : it is magnificent. If you can keep it up to that you have got a good thing.”—Waimate. KEAST & McCarthy, Limited. Agents for Meukow’s Brandy, Roderick Dhu and Shaughraun Whiskies, and Mara don and Raffley’s celebrated Billiard AND Tables. 1266



First Order of Merit and Silver Medal International Exhibition. G. KING begs to inform the public of Ashburton that ho has appointed Messrs ANDREWES EROS, us SOLE AGENTS for this district. Ladies and Gentlemen can have their Clothes Dyed to look new, at a reasonable price, by leaving them with Androwos 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. kTN G, 98 Madras Street, Chribtohuroh. WT"ANTED KNOWN—Every descrip- V Y tion of Plain and Fancy Printing executed on the shortest notice, at the Guardian Office, next jjMatsoa, o#x, and Go. ’s, West Street. I



Business Notices. jyj- E T H V E N. We beg to thank the inhabitants of Methven and surrounding districts for the liberal support accorded us since our commencing Business here. We wish to notify that we have REMOVED nto oar new and commodiou- premises, two doors south of our old offices. We have intro duced all sorts of General Merchandise into our Business, and are prepared to supply Stations and other large con sumers with every desc iption Stores, &c., at wholesale rates. TIMBER of every de scription at lowest current rates. Best Newcastle COAL from the Old Lambton Mine. Builders requisites in IRON MONGERY, DOORS, SASHES, etc., always on hand. Feed OATS and Seed WHEAT and OATS on Sale. Oaten Sheaf CHAFF in any quantities ("best j quality). We have also on Sale Messrs Booth, McDonald and Co.'s celebrated PLOUGHS, DRAYS, ROLLERS, DISC-HARROWS, and other Farming Implements, which wo are prepared to sell at Christchurch Prices, with freight added. We are also booking orders for McCormick’s Reapers and Binders, and farmers are advised to make early applica tions. Haxton and Beattie’s flexible Harrows. Grain and other Produce •Stored on the most reasonable terms. Agents for the New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Company, Limited, and New Zealand Insurance Company. Land and Commission Agents. Loans negotiated.—C. J. W. Cookson, Jun. , and Co., General Merchants, Methven. Methven, July 9th, 1883. 7 66



Trees. Trees. Trees. SEALY BROS., NURSERY AND SEEDSMEN, Ashburton, HAVE FOR SALE, at very low prices, an extensive stock of every description. Our FOREST TREES include Pinus Insignia, P. Jefferii, P. Radiata, P. Auatriaca, 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 standard sorts as well as many excellent new kinds. In SHRUBS AND ROSES our stock is large and varied, and contains everything worthy of growth. For FENCING AND HEDGING we have an immense quantity of Macro carpa grown expressly for this purpose in pots and boxes; also, Holly, Thorn Quicks, Privet, Matapo, Laurel, African Box Thorn, Osage Orange, etc. Also, Rhubarb and Asparagus Roots, Goose berry and Currants of all sorts, Quince, Mulberry, Almonds, Walnuts, Grape Vines, etc. Sealy Bros., ASHBURTON. 7 56



John Broom, SIGN WRITER, DECORATOR, COACH PAINTER, &c. Orders may be left at McColl’s, Ashbur ton Hotel;. or Husband’s Stables, Hill’s Hotel. 1257 George Lea, jgUILDBR 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 f 1 Conveyances. Longbeach royal mail COACH Leaves Longbeach for Ashburton daily (Sundays excepted) at 7.30 a. m., Waterton 8.10 a.m., Ashton 8.25 a.m., Wheatstone 8.45 a.m., arriving at Ashburton in time for the 10.24 express from Christchurch to Timaru. The coach leaves the coach i-tables, Wakanui Road (opposite Central Hotel), Ashburton, at 4.50 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, 4270 Longbeach. TINWALD AND MOUNT SOMERS 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 arrival of each train. Parcels and Luggage punctually attended to. Single fares, ?s; return, 3s, , n JOHN HOOD Boarding Houses, &c. THE GLASGOW PIE HOUSE, Corner of Dowling and Princes streets, Dunedin, J. DONALDSON, Proprietor. Has opened a place in connection with the above, which he has christened “ THE BODEGA,’’ and can promise to supply his friends with a better Glass of Wine or Beer, direct from the cask in a cool cellar, than they can obtain anywhere in the city. Dowling Street. Princes street. “THE BODEGA.’ au 17 Panama house (late a stee’s), Tancred street Ashburton. The undersigned begs to inform the pubic that he has REMOVED from the JFrince Albert Dining-rooms to the more commodious Boarding-house lately in the occupation of Mr Anstee, where he hopes to merit the same patronage bestowed upon him as heretofore. Good Bath room. S. LUCAS, Proprietor. PRINCE ALBERT BOARDING HOUSE AND TEMPERANCE HOTELS 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, Prince Albert Boarding House and Tem perance Hotel, near Cookson’s Stables, Wills street, Ashburton ; next Odd fellows’ Hall, and one minute’s walk from the Railway Station. Charges strictly moderate. • 944



Hotels LFORD FOREST HOTEL. 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. John Tisch, Good accommodation for horses. 1328



SHBURTON HOTEL. ARCHIBALD M'COLL (for many years Manager of the late Sir Cracroft Wilson’s Rangitata Station) begs to in form his numerous Friends and the gene ral public that he has taken possession of the Ashburton Hotel, which has been greatly improved and entirely re-furnished and re-decorated, and is now replete with every convenience and comfort. A. M‘Coll would, therefore, assure his patrons that they will have every atten tion bestowed on them. Excellently Furnished PRIVATE APARTMENTS for FAMILIES. All Liquors kept in stock are under the special supervision of the Proprietor, who will guarantee them to be of the best de scription and quality. The Hotel is situate close to the Ash burton Bridge, and the Stabling (being 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. S. Stoddard BEGS respectfully to inform the Public that he HAS TAKEN THE ABOVE HOTEL, And all necessary improvements are being made to ensure the comfort of Customers. Grilled Steaks, Chops, and Hot Meals at all hours. The Hotel Bar is now open from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m., where Coffee is always ready and all Temperance Drinks can be pro* cured. TEA TO ORDER. Tripe and Fish Suppers Every Night (Sundays excepted), from 7 to 10 o’clock p.m. A Green for the use of Families and Children adjoining the Hotel. 1365



Medical. GRATEFUL COMFORTING EPPS’S COCOA. BREAKFAST. BY a thorough knowledge of the natural laws which govern the operations of digestion and nutrition, and by a» careful application of the fine properties of well selected cocoa, Mr. Epps has provided our breakfast tables with a delicately flavoured beverage which may save us ma j heavy doctor’s bills. It is by the ad. cious use of such articles of diet that a constitution may be gradually bail* uj, until strong enough to resist every ten dency to disease. Hundreds of subtle maladias are floating around us ready to attack wherever there is ? weak point. We may escape many a fatal sh.*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 : JAMS'* EPPS AND 00., HOMCaJx’ATHIC CHEMIST. LONDON. ALSO. EPPS CHOCOLATE ESSENCE KEATING’S COUGH LOZENGES. COUGHS, ASTHMA, BRONCHITIS, ACCUMULATION OF PHLEGM, Composed of the purest articles. These .Lozenges contain no opium nor any deleterious drug, therefore the most delicate can take them with perfect confidence. Their beneficial effect is speedy and certain. This old, un failing family remedy is daily recommended by the most eminent Physicians. (In use nearly 60 years), MEDICAL TESTIMONY. July 25th, 1877. 22, Cold Harbour Lane, London. Sir, —Your Lozenges are excellent, and their beneficial effect most reliable. I strongly recommend them in cases of cough and asthma. You are at liberty to state this as my opinion, formed from many years’ experience. J. Bringloe, M.R.C.S.L., L.S.A., L.M, Mr. T. Keating, Indian Medical Service. Dear Sir, —Having tried your Lozenges in India, I have much pleasure in testifying to their beneficial effects in cases of incipient consumption, asthma and bronchial affections. I have prescribed them largely, with the best results. W. B. G, , Apothecary, H.M.S. KEATING’S COUGH LOZENGES 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. STEEDMAN’S SOOTHING POWDEH FOR CHILDREN CUTTING TEETH. C A'U TION TO PURCHASER The value of this well-known Family Medi ;ine has been largely tested in all parts of tin world, and by all grades of society, for upward )f FIFTY YEARS. Its well-earned extern iive sale has induced SPURIOUS IMITA riONS, some of which in OUTWARD APPEARANC E so closely resemble the ori rinal as to have deceived many purchasers, Phe proprietor therefore feels it due to th jublic to give a special caution against the usi >f SUCH IMITATIONS. Purchasers are therefore requested carefully o observe the four following distinctive iharacteristics, without which none ar ;enuine : Ist—ln every case the words JOHN STEEDMAN, CHEMIST, WALWORTH SURREY, are engraved on the Governmen Stamp affix to each packet. 2nd—Eacn Single Powder has directions to he dose, and he words, JOHN STEEDMAN Chemist, Walworth, Surrey, printed thereon. 3rd—The name, Steedman, is always spel vith two EE’s. , 4 th The manufacture is carried on sole! ,t Walworth, Surrey. Sold in Packets by all Chemists ana Medi ine Vendors. Kempthorn, 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 Vendors throughout the World, is and 2s 3d per per bottle; a great saving in taking family bottles, 11s each. Established over 50 years. Prepared only by THOMAS POWELL, Blackfriars Road, London. A SK for POWELL’S BALSAM of ANISEED SOLD by all CHEMISTS and STORE KEEPERS. Observe the Trade Mark, Lion, Net, and Mouse.”



Medical JQOCTOR ERNEST LOW’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, Bronchi®, and Lungs. Prepared only by H,J. CITRON, Chemist, Akaroa, New Zealand. May be obtained from every Chemist in - Hburton and Storekeeper in the Country. au7 as P 5 O °- gar as cm 9 o oco3 §2 S* har H a i °2 * i TS E Marvellous Remedy for HOARSENESS, COUGHS, COLDS, BRONCHITIS CONSUMPTION, and Chest Diseases. General Agents for New Zealand— KEMPT HORNE, PROSSER, & 00, 696 e w * oCi q2 K S“ - S tfl eg



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 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 Aurists, the late and pre* sent Senior Surgeons of the Royal Dis pensary for Diseases of the Ear.—Send stamps for particulars to T. B. Hanna fokd, Auckland, N.Z. " 1270*



IMPORTANT to all afflicted with Ulcers, Scurvy, Sores, or Wounds of any descript on. YATES’ PATENT BRITISH HERBOINTMENTS,prepared only by Mrs Bums (daughter of the late Mr Yates), Christchurch. War ranted to cure Burns, Scalds, Cuts, or Wounds of any kind, etc., of ever so long standing. Red Ointment, a certain cure for Ulcers; Green Ointment, a certain cure for Scrofula or King’s Evil; White Ointment, a certain cure or Swellings or, Inflammation in any part of the body or limbs, Lumps in the T 1 luat, Sore Nip ples, Gathered Breasts, .c. 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 r *ei 60 persons cured, someof diseasesof 3( } ears standing, may be obtained by applying to Mbs BURNS, at the above address. Agents for Ashburton — Andrewbs Bros. 9o



JQR HEILBRON’S WORM CAKES These Cakes are principally prepared from Herbs, and do not contain any dan gerously active ingredients. They have a wonderful effect in curing children, aa < 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 liardly-curable Worm Fever. The smallest, the Thread Worm, will more than any other worm penetrate thrdugh all the crevices of the .body up to. 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 whose seat was affected by the'Thread. Worm, and who, after trying many sorts of remedies, without effect was directly relieved by a dose of 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 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 Oakes. No time should be lost in removing these Worms, else the consequence will be seri ous, as they will increase in size and quantity, and ultimately spread through out the intestines. If Worms are ne glected for a time they will do so much damage as to make it beyond human skill to restore and reorganise the system of digestive organs. DIRECTIONS FOE USB. The quantity of these Worm Oakes to be taken at a dose depends mostly on the age and constitution of the patient. In most cases a couple of doses will drive the worms away for many years, if not en tirely. As a standard : A dose for a child up to 2 years will be half a Cake ; from 2 to 4 years old, one whole Cake ; from 4 to 8 years, one Cake and a half; fromßtj 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. j&'Aa 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