PERILOUS ADVENTURE.

A telegram from Eaglehavvk, in the Melbourne Argus of the 4th ult., says: £ of terrible experience, in volving much agony of mind and phy sical suffering, was passed by a young named "Robert Raynor, about 30 years of age, from about half-past ten o’clock .last night till seven o’clock this during which time he re mained imprisoned in an old, abandoned , shaft some 30 feet in depth, and con taining about 12 feet of water. Raynor, who works ras.a miner at Sebastian, but whose parents reside at Elysian Flat, had been making some purchases here yesterday, arid;delayed his return until after Vdarfc : s ! Avery heavy fog en shrouded'the district during the eyen ■' mg., j Just before ten o’clock last night he called at Moorhead’s store, Sailor’s Gully, and, made some other purchases, which were placed in a heavy wag gonette which Raynor was driving. Raynor then proceeded towards his home, but fell asleep, and when just opposite to,the. North Eaglehawk State School on the Ray wood road, the horse turned. frpm the road and proceeded on to tfie {top of' a range covered by an Outcrop. of sandstone, some of the boulders being two feet and three feet High. For about two hundred yards the horse wended its way over rocks and stumps until at length Raynor was awakened by hearing a crashing sound, and-t&e horsd'comidg to a standstill, he ina hal?&azed state, and not noticing thatihfeJ&pnt. pff wheel of the vehicle was withm eight or ten inches of an old shaft, jumped from the trap, landed on thefsoft mound near-the mouth of the ~shaft, and slipped into the excavation. The sudden immersion in about twelve feet of water completely sobered him, and he discovered, by feeling the sides of the shaft, that it had been sunk on the incline. He called lustily for assistance but no help came, and be then tried to work his way to the surface by placing his back against the lower and his feet against the upper \sgll. He ;was unsuccessful, however, although once he got to within about -5 feet of the surface, but on every occasion he became exhausted and slipped back into the water. At about half-past five, p’clock this morning a person named ’Pollio living about 80 yards from the shaft heard an unusual noise, and two of his sons were awakened, but .the>noise ceased, and thinking it was that from some animal they retired again. Shortly after six they again heard the sounds, and * the family dressed and proceeded to in vestigate. When about forty yards from their house c they, heard „ the noise again, coming as it appeared to them from immediately beneath them. After a few minutes they discovered the vehicle and the horse near the mouth of the shaft, the formef -beirlg tightly jammed between two saplings. Ropes,were procured, and after, some trouble, at a few minutes before seven, the unfortunate fellow was raised to the surface. He was in 'a very exhausted condition, and his clothes were torn to ribbons, evidently in his endeavors to climb the shaft. The Pollios promptly took him to their house, administered restoratives, and put him in bed. Raynor, who is a strong muscular young man, slates that he could not have held out an hour longer. He remained under the careful attention of the Pollios until this afternoon, when he persisted In proceeding on his journey home, al though he was by no means fit. Before getting the vehicle free, it was found necessary to cut down the saplings be tween which it was wedged. Had the ifaaft been perpendicular nothing could have saved Raynor from being drowned.”

fHB ASHBUJSTOEjL GUAB&TMr 'MOPAY,! 2, 1883

Printed and published daily, for Thk ASH BURTON Guardian Company, Limited,. bj Charles Dixon, ofWakanui Road, Ash burton, at the Company’s Printing House. West street, Ashburton, Monday, July 2, 1883.



•of .Sir John O’Shan asayVes'ate is put down at L350.00C. r At Dunolly, Victoria, a fortnight ago, ft itt young' vfoinan' named Susan Bowles, agad 19 years,- shot herself while,in a fit of mHancholy.’ 1 She placed the gun below iberhreut, and the charge parsed out -of her back, shattering her ribs and tearing her stomach (frightfully. She stated that ■ she was'tired of life, but expressed sorrow for her act. V'Theunfortunategirl was to have been married that day. She com mitted the deed in a very deliberate man- She loaded both barrels of the gun before breakfast, and- having partaken of the meal waited for an opportunity, and in the absence of her aunt went to her bedroom, closed the door, and placing the muzzle under and in front of her left breast leant forward, and pulled the trig ger. '-‘-An enquiry was held, al which it toms elicited that deceased had shown signs of insa l ity for some five or six weeks, especially when the subject of her approaching marriage was mentioned. Canon Farray has been lecturing before the Teachers’ Training Syndicate; at Cam bridge. The lecturer himself has.been an did public' school master. Canon Farrar (Intone. *>f th6'first assistants at Marl borough.;: He was fifteen years at row;., He then (returned to Marlborough as ita bead'master, ruling that school for sixyears.' In these- varied positions many pf Englishmen passed under his After being appointed to his Caiionry,at Westminster, he has been kept as an examiner iff the Civil Service. With such experience it is not surprising, (that the Canon should have been asked to address those university atndsntawho intend to be school teachers and sebeoi inapectora. On the use of the birch as a means of securing discipline, thbite V » ! of bourse diversity of opinion. Ck&dn'Farrar, with very slight' reserva tion, pronounces against the practice. A SjpaUyagopd should rarely, if ever, resort ed u. He is the best master who punishes least, especially by means of cor p3rtd*'' punishment. The remarks and suggestions on a kindred subject deserve CUOffifleratiop. A clever master, worried by an obstinate hoy, while refraining from the use of the cane, may yield to the temptation of being terribly sarcastic. SomefeajihhrV have been known to shout OOt “little idiot," “stupid donkey,” etc., to their boys. From any point of view, most persons will agree with the Canon, tSetOtidhtOtidact is ill advised. No in structor can be guilty of it without loss of dignity and influence. The practice is quite as degrading as the habitual use of she rod. JlKDrtrgie-nSbre cures made with Hop Bit ten than all other medicines. See flags and all.—{Advt.] Holloway’s Pills. liver;Complaints. —The digestion cannot be long so seriously disordered without the de rangement being, perceptible, on .the counten aacfctnese pins prevent both unpleasant i hji 'MflUrn —;* .tneyimprove the appetite and of desire for food, they augment the powers of digestion and assimila tiSn in the stomach. Holloways Pills deal most satisfactorily with deranged or, diseased * «* tractiiig nourishment for our bodies from our various diets—as the liver, stomach, and bowels, over all of''which they exercise the most salutary control. By resorting at an early stage of’-this malady to these purifiying and laxative Pills, the dyspeptic is speedily restored to health t and 'strength, an d his sallowness gradually vanishes.—[Advt.]



Prospectus - 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), Longbea’ch, stockowner William Chrystall, Esq., Christchurch, merchant John Cook, Esq., Christchurch, manager N.Z. Loan and Mercantile Agency Co. r Limited John Tucker Ford, Esq., Christchurch, auctioneer Samuel Garforth, Esq. ,■ (Spreydon, stock owner Bankers ; The Bank of. New Zealand. Solicitor : . Thomas 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 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 3Lst, 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 1 -of New Zealand, Christchurch, or a-iy of its agencies in Canterbury; Fried lander Bros., Ashburton; and at the Com pany’s olhce. F. WAYMOUTH, Secretary. Christchurch, 20th June, 1883. 1463 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 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 tbe Ashburton Hotel, which has been greatly improved and entirely re-furnished and re-decorated, and is naw replete with every convenience and comfort. A.- M'Ooll 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 beat 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 ol the Somerset Stables), is sufficient guarantee that Coun try Visitors will meet with every Ac commodation in that respect. 1330 THE GLASGOW PIE HOUSE, Comer 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. Fringes street. "THE BODEGA.” an 17 Business Notices. IJIO FARMERS & STOCK BREEDERS The following Works may be had from thos. p. parley, ' BOOKSELLER & STATIONER, Ashburton, The Horse, with supplement, by Wm. Youatt; Cattle, their breeds and manage ment, by Wm. Youatt; Sheep and Cattle, by 0. Armatage ; Agricultural Chemistry and Geology, by Professor Johnston ; Agricultural Chemistry, by Maclvor; Agricultural Chemistry, by Alfred Gibson; Breeding of Draught Horses, by Reynolds. A 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’ Buildihgs, Ashburton. 1041 IV >1 IN order to keep pace with the times the undersigned begs to inform his numerous patrons in the Ashburton dis trict that he has determined to REDUCE the Price of Shoeing and other work from this date. Draught Horses ... ... 7s Hacks ... ... ... 6s Exercising Shoes, Racing Plates, and Entire’s Shoes, |during the season, will be extra. Note the address— Philip Joumeaux, BLACKSMITH, Ac., 1502 Peter street.



Business Nonlaser-* GUNS. GUNS. AT COST PRICE. TWO CASES OF Single and Double Barrelled MUZZLE AND BREECH-LOADING GUNS, Having come to hand TOO LATE for this season’s trade, will be SOLD AT COST PRICE to clear the lot. The Goods are WORTH INSPECTING By all whe want to purchase POWDER-FLASKS & SHOT-POUCHE? Equally Cheap. PLOUGHSHARES 10s per dozen. Orr and Co., EAST AND TANORED STREETS, Ashburton.



r»-»~B08fa»8S' -Notices. * * An EVll AND ITS REMEDY.—T i the Editor, —It is ahealthy sign of the times when our local papers are beginning ..cal 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 undei> signed) have been doing business in Ashbur-' ton about years, apd the money ,we have lost during that period by bankrupts, levan ters, and blacklegs generally amount? tq 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 Mew 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 fid; ladies’ tailor made ulster, £2. All other goods in proportion, for cash only. CRAIGHEAD & CO., TAILORS AND CLOTHIERS, Tancred Street. C. B-yel, Q Y S T■ B R SALOON. Fresh and Smoked FISH always on hand. Tea and Coffee at all hours. Also, Fried Fish. Note the address—Wills street, next Oookson’s Stables. 1213 P. & D. Duncan, 4 GRIG ULT URAL IMPLEMENTS A. MANUFACTURERS, CHRISTCHURCH AND ASHBURTON, Having been appointed AGENTS at Ash burton for the DEERING REAPER AND TWINE BINDERS,, We are now prepared to take orders for next season. As only a limited number will be imported, early application is necessary. All orders received after April 30 will be L 6 extra. We are also prepared to take orders for McOORMICK’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 lOTORIA 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 jpHOTOGR A P H Y Charles Lawrence, PHOTOGRAPHER (Of High street, Christchurch). By special Appointment to the Governor, Begs to informs the residents of Ashbur ton and the surrounding districts, that he has OPENED in SAUNDERS’ BUILD INGS, East street, Ashburton, and as all Pictures will be taken by himself, it will be a sufficient guarantee that none but satisfactory Photographs will be sent out of his Studio. INSTANTANEOUS PHOTOGRAPHS of Children taken. Equally good results are obtained on dull days as light ones by this process. Pictures enlarged to any size, andfinished in Oil, Water Color or Crayons. 96g UNEDIN BREWERY. CELEBRATED xxxx AND BITTER ALE, BITTER ALE. PLEASES BOTH EYE AND PALATE. TONIC AND WHOLESOME. Guaranteed absolutely free from adultera tion. The following are specimens of the com pliments we are receiving frequently : “ Please ship by next boat 3 hhda Ale, same as last; very good indeed.”—Bluff. “ I believe your beer is the best in the market. ” —Balclutha. “I must congratulate you on the quality of the beer : it is magnificent. If you can keep it up to that you have got a good thing. ” —Waimate. KEAST & McCarthy, Limited. Agents for Meukow’a Brandy, Roderick Dhu and Shaughraun Whiskies, and Mars den and Raffley’s celebrated Billiard Tables. 1266 John Broom, SIGN WRITER, DECORATOR, COACH PAINTER, &o. Orders may be left at McColl’s, Ashbur ton Hotel; or Husband’s Stables, Hill’s Hotel. 1 25^ AXTANTED KNOWN—Every desorip- VV tion of Plain and Fancy P-inting executed on the shortest notice, at the Guardian Office, next Matson* Cox, and Co. ’b, West street.



■ -Bogisua JJILOSk&'ROOTS. FLOWER ROOTS Ashburton. Nursery. ABBOTT & Co., NURSERYMEN AND FLORISTS, ; HAVE OR SALE All kinds o£ F yWER ROOTS and BEDDING BLASTS BOUQUETS, Hand and Table, made up on the shortest notice, cheaper than any other in the trade. Note the Address, Mill Race Road, Back Saunders’ - Mill. a!3 rjl O F a R M E R S. The undersigned are . CASH PUR CHASERS of j WHEAT OATS BARLEY And are prepared to offer the highest market price for prime samples. Cash advances made against Grain placed in our hands for Shipment to Lon- 1 don or Foreign tr' \ots. Cornsaoks (full weight) and Twine at the lowest current rates. GRAIN STORED AT LOWEST CURRENT RATES. 0. J. Wv COQKSON, Junr., & CO., General Merchants, nl Methven. W. Pengelly, rpAILOR AND HABIT MAKER, Durham street South, Christchurch. au!2 J-NTERN&TIONAL EXHIBITION. ONLY GOLD MEDAL AWARDED. T. E,. Procter, OCULIST S’ OPTIC IA N 150, LOWER HIGH STREET, CHRISTCHURCH (Opposite Borough Hotel). - Section XVII., Class 77 Sc-ntific Apparatus. Jurors—A. W. Biel, n-iw.i, R. R. Robinson, A. E. Edwards. Thos. R. Procter, Christchurch : For excel lence of workmanship and great variety of spectacle glasses suited for every descrip tion of optical defect, These are shown in all stages of manufacture, both in quartz and glass. The local manufacture of these glasses is of considerable import ance, being made in every combination of spherical and cylindrical form There sre also exhibited some very well made condensers, and some “ Codding ton,” “ Stanhope,” and other lenses. The jurors consider this an exhibit of special merit, and recommend a certificate of gold medal. d!2 rjIHE KING IS DYEING. First Order of Merit and Silver Medal International Exhibition. G. KING begs to inform the public of Ashburton that he has appointed Messrs ANDRE WES BROS, as SOLE AGENTS for this district. Ladies and Gentlemen can have their Clothes Dyed, to look new, at a reasonable price, by leaving them with Andrewes Bros. They will be returned in a week. Damask Curtains, Table Covers, French Merinos, Silks, Ribbons, Velvets, Lace, and Feathers Dyed or Cleaned. Kid Gloves Cleaned. G. KING, 98 Madras Street, Christchurch. E. S. Shearer, OF THE May bank works, tinwald, begs to thank the public for theii past support, and- takes this opportunity to intimate that he’ is ain position to Manufacture and Repair on the shortest notice all kinds of Machinery, such as— Flour Mills, Saw Mills, Wheels (cogged and water wheels), Combines, Engines, Hand and Foot Treshing Machines; also, all kinds of Spring Carts, Drays, Traps &c. Sheared & 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 Donald Williamson GENERAL STOREKEEPER, East street, Ashburton, HAS always for sale a large and varied stock, which will be sold at lowest paying prices. Groceries, Wines and Spirits, Iron mongery, Ploughshares, and Drapery, in cluding all requisites of the trade. Men’s and Boys’ Clothing in great va riety, made up to D. W. 's own order, from Kaiapoi, Mosgiel, and Roslyn Tweeds ; also, Colonial-made Flannels, Serges, and Blankets. D. W. would call special attention to his TEAS, so long and favorably known, and" now reduced to 2s, 2s fid, and 3s per !b. Families waited on for orders weekly. Cash purchasers supplied at wholesale prices. A heavy stock of Boots and Shoes in cluding,. ’“lebrated make. 79d I—Jiw—l—— — Surveyor, Civil Engineers, &c. C. E. FOOKS AND SONS, Architects, ivil Engineers, Valuators, Licensed Surveyors, and Land Brokers, HE TRIANGLE, WAKANUI ROAD, Ashburton. rpHEODORE B. JACOBSEN, Architect, Office removed to Hereford street, oppo site “ Shades,’’ OHISTCHUROH' P.S.—-Communications promptly at tended to, ■ 031



~ Public Companies. ixth Report Ind balance SHEET OP THE UNION FIRE AND MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND, For the TwelVe'Montbs ending v May 31, 1883. - Head Office: Hereford street,''Christchurch. " Capital v, £2,000,000. Directors : - Hon. J. T. Peacock, M.L.C., Chairman G. G. Stead, Esq., Deputy-Chairman J. Anderson, Eso. P. Cunninghnm, Esq. W. Montgomery Esq., M.H.R. Joseph Palmer, Esq. ’V. Reeve <, Esq. H. R. Webb, Esq. Bankers: The Union Bank of Australia, Limited. General Manager : W. Devenish Meares. Report and Balance-sheet to be sub mitted to Shareholders at Sixth Annual General Meeting of the Company, to be held at their offices, Hereford street, Christchurch, on TUESDAY, 3rd July next, at 12 noon. Your Directors have pleasure in sub mitting to the Shareholders the Statement of the Company’s business for the year ending Slat May last. It will be seen from the annexed balance-sheet that the revenue for the year (including £8,771 8s brought forward) amounted to £150,290 11s 2d ; and the expenditure (after making ample provision for unadjusted losses; to £122,955 4s, leaving an available balance of £27,335 7s 2d, which amount your Directors recommend be dealt with as follows ; To payment of Dividend... £8,125 0 0 To transfer of Reserve Fund (which will then stand at £50,000) ... 10,000 0 0 Leaving a balance to be carried forward of ... 9,210 7 2 £27,335 7 2 The dividend proposed to be paid will, with the interim dividend declared in January last, be equivalent to 10 per cent, on the paid up capital of the Com pany for the past twelve months, includ ing the last calls. It-will be seen from the balance-sheet that the .business of the Company shows- considerable progression. The Directors have arranged to take over the business of the Mutual Fire and Marine Insurance Company of New Zealand. This arrangement was entered into on 31st May, but as it did not re ceive the formal confirmation of Share holders of the Company named until 25th instant, the business does not appear in the accounts now submitted. Mr John Studholme having resigned his seat on your Board, in consequence of his intended lengthened visit to England, your Directors appointed in his stead Mr H. R Wehbi Mr A. Morton Ollivier, having resigned his position of Auditor to the Company, your Directors appointed in his stead Mr G. Hood Williams. It will devolve on the meeting to elect two Directors in lieu of Messrs Joseph Palmer and P. Cunningham, who retire by rotation, but are eligibl for re-election, and who have been nominated accordingly. No other shareholders have been nomi nated for he vacancies. It will also be necessary to elect two Auditors in lieu of Messrs F. E. Wright and C. Hood Williams, who retire, but are eligible for re-election. The Dividend, if sanctioned by the Shareholders, will be payable at the Head Office at the close of the meeting, and at Branches and Agencies on receipt of ad vice. J. T. PEACOCK, Chairman. Christchurch, June 26th, 1883. Profit and Loss Account, May 31st 1883. £ s. d £ s. d. To fire and m a rine 1 o s s es paid and ' in pro cess of adjust ment ... 68,799 19 4 ~ Less am ount ap propria- ted last year for u n a d jus ted losses... 7,000 0 0 ~ Fire and marine re-in surances ... ... 33,760 8 1 ~ Stationery 1,327 14 3 ~ Government taxes ... 849 13 5 ~ Agents’ commission, expenses of manage ment, and sundry charges 24,711 2 1 ~ Amount written off pre mises and furniture accounts ... ... 506 6 10 ~ Interi tn d i v i dend|de elated in January 1883 ... 3,750 0 0 Balance ... 23,585 7 2 ’ £150,290 11 2 £ s. d. By balance from 31st May, 1882 (after payment of dividend and ap priation to reserve fund)... ... ... 8,771 8 0 ~ Fire and marine pre miums ... ... 132,958 3 3 ~ Intoiest and rents ... 8,532 7 5 ~ Transfer fees 28 12 6 £150,290 11 2 Balance Sheet. Liabilities. £ a. d. £ ». d. 0 a p i - tal ac count — 100,00 0 shar e s, at 20a a share... 100.000 0 0 Less ca 11 a unpa i d 2,223 12 6 Reaerve fund Unclaimed dividends Appropriation for unad justed losses... Sundry creditors Balance to profit and loss 97,776 7 6 40,(00 0 0 ! 620 8 6 10.000 0 0 11,809 19 10 23,585 7 2 £183.792 3 0 Assets. Investments Deposits bearing ia t erest... Office premises, furniture, and stationery Accrued interest Amounts owing to the Company at head office and branches ... Cash in Bank and on hand at head office and branches £ s. d. 109,195 10 0 25,478 2 6 7,300 0 0 1,657 14 0 21,790 12 6 18,370 4 0 £183,792 3 0 We have examined the above Balance- Sheet and Profit and Loss Account, to-



Public Companies. gether with the vouchers, accounts, the j books of the Company, and the securities, arid hereby certify that the above is a' cor rect statement oi the affairs of the Com pany. . F. E. WRIGHT f . „ a O. ROOD WILLIAMS | Audlto - 3 - Christchurch, June 26th, 1883. ■ 1477 ,\TEW, ZEALAND LOAN & MER GANTILB AGENCY COMPANY (LIMITED). Capital, £3,000,000. Reserve, £200,000. Makes LIBERAL GASH ADVANCES oh 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, nlO Ashburton. Boarding Houses, &c. Panama house (late a stbe’s), Tancrkd street Ashburton. The undersigned begs to inform the pubic that he has REMOVED from the frince Albert Dining-rooms to the more commodious Boarding-house lately in the occupation of Mr Anstee, where he hopes to merit the same patronage bestowed upon him as heretofore. Good Bath room. S. LUCAS, Proprietor. PRINCE ALBERT BOARDING HOUSE AND TEMPERANCE HOTEL. 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. 0. 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. , POWELL’S BALSAM of ANISEED “Sir, —I have for a long time auiferc-.i from a severe cough and tried all manner o' remedies. Dr. Liberechtadvised POWELL’S BALSAM of ANISEED; it cured me after a few days. You are at liberty to use mis letter in hopes that others may benefit by it.;—| I am, Sir, Yours. &c., ALBERT COUNT POTOCKI.” WILL LOOSEN the PHLEGM imme diately;—The Dean of Westminster’; Verger writes ; “ I was advised to try the Balsam of Aniseed; I did, and have found great relief. It is most comforting in allaying irritation and giving strength to the voice.” Lionel Brough, Esq., the eminent actor, writes : I think it an invaluable medicine for members of my profession, and have always recommended it to my brother and siste artistes.” - Truly ah extraordinary ex PECTORaNT.—Mr. Edward M. Uliett of Bury, Hunts., writes to Messrs. Palmer & Son, Ramsay ;—“ Having been in the habit of using Powell's Balsam of Aniseed for a great number of years, I have great pleasure in bear ing testimony to its incomparable effects as an expectorant. I always find a single dose gives immediate relief, and a small bottle effects a perfect cure,” Wholesale Agents in the Australian and New Zealand Colonies- -Elliot Brothers; Eyers & Solomon ; Felton, Grimwailde, & Co. ; P. and S. Falk, Faulding & Co. ~ Rocke, Tompsit, & Co.; Rosenthall &M Co.; Kempthorne, Prosser, & Co. ; S. Hoffenung & Co.; Hemmons, Laws, & Co. ; Berkley, Taylor, & Co.; and all other wholesale houses. Proprietor— Thomas Powell, Blackfriars Road London. Hals well house. Christchurch. HYDROPATHIC ESTABLISHMENT AND HOMS FOR INVALIDS. Dr PHILIP RYDER TIVY, M.R.G.S.L. (the well-known Hydropathist), Resident Medical Superintendent. G. T. NIXON, Proprietor. Mr Nixon desires to inform hs friends and the public of New Zealand that the successful results obtainei by him. under the superintendence of Dr Tivy since starting in his Hydropathic establishment in Colombo street north, Christchurch, and the large increase of patients, have warranted his leasing that magnificent country residence, standing in its own beautiful grounds at Halaweil, known as Halsweii House, a locality noted through out Canterbury for its healthiness and pretty surroundings. Not only wII our patients receive proper dietary, attention, and enjoy all the comforts of a home, but they will also derive all the advantages of an establishment fitted with the t 4 mos perfect modern appliances for carrying out Hydropathy scientifically treated, 1 added to the external aid of Hot air Baths and Galvanism, where found neces sary. A conveyance will be at the dis- ( posal of patients to and from Christchurch Railway Station. Every information can ; be obtained on application, personally or ; by letter, to Dr Tivy or the Proprietor, < Hals well House. 226 t DEAFNESS. —Quacks- calling them selves “ Doctors,” are utterly ruin- 1 iirg the organs, of hundreds suffering from deafness, charging from L 5 to L2O for so 1 doing. 1 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 j 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 ford, Auckland, N.Z. 1270



IMPORTANT to all afflicted .with /Ulcers, Scurvy, Sores, or. .Wounds of any- 'degcvipt on.. VA, TBS’ * PaWNI! HR!ITSH WERBOINTM ENTs.prepared only by Mrs 'Burns (daughter’Of tn’e into Mr ' Yates)j 1 Christchurch. " 'War ranted to cure, Buirlik; Scalds, Cota, or Woilnds v of any* Kind, etc. ,of ever so long standing) Bed Ointment, a certain cure for Ulcers ; Green Ointment, a cbixain cure for Scrofula or King’s Evil; White Ointment, a certain cure or Swellings or Inflammation in any part of- the; body or limbi', ■ Lumps in the Tlibat, Sore,Nip ples, Gathered Breasts, c. ‘ Hireotionv for use—Spread the Red and GreefaCjint. merits lightly on linen rag no higher than the wound ; the White Ointment i&te be rubbed by the hand over the part 'aSected- AIso,YATES’ PURIFYING DROPS tor Gravel qr Pains in the Xojns; dose for Gravel, from 20 t 6 30 drb’ps in » table spoonful of cold water .at bedtime,). “The Ointments are sold ih p'ota at,2a'9d each, and the Drops the same ptice, 2a, 9dper bottle. These Ointments'and" Drdps nave effected astonishing cures in New Zealand. Names and ; addresses of over 50 persons cured, some of diseases of 30 years standing, may be obtained by applying to. Mbs BURNS, at the above address. Aghnts for Ashburton—Andrewes Bros. ” 9o GRATEFUL COMPORTING. 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 many heavy doctor’s bills. Tt is by the judicious use of such articlqs pf diet that a constitution may be gradually built up until strong enough to resist every ten dency to disease. Hundreds of feubtle maladies are floating around us ready, to attack wherever there ; is v , weak, point. 1 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. [(Made simply with boiling water or miLr Sold only in packets, labelled : JAMES EPPS AND. CO:, HOMhi.yVATHIO chemist. ’ - LONDON. ALSO. : ' . _ ' A EPPS CHOCOLATE ESSENCE JQR HEILBRON’S WORM CAKES These Oakes 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 sfic- I .ess introduey into.the principal' families in Europe, Australia, and New Zealand. , They are guaranteed to do away, ,-in a-yery short time, with many serious , like Bronchitis, PiL-s, Ulcers, . Ulcerated , Throats, etc., if taken' in time,' as |theae sicknesses are often caused by worms of all kinds, especiolly by the I’ape Vsorm, , and by the mo A Jaagerous.Thread Worm, which, if not d .stroyed ih time, Will'soon create the ardly-cnrab'.e Worm Jjever. Thfe smallest, the Thread Worm, than any other worm, penetrate through all the crevices of ; the body Up the r brain. An example was recently^ wit nessed, where a child falling coatiqbally into fits (the parents not knowing the : cause) at last died with the' braib affected by the too fatal Thread Worm. Still more f recently there was a case, a grown man whose seat wai affected, by the Thread Worm, and who, after trying manyjisorts - of remedies, without effect was directly relieved by a dose of ' • DR HEILB RON’S Worm Cakes. Thera are cases where the worms come away that they almost can be counted; then often they come away in whole clots, and sometimes in a'thick and slimy stuff, and although not so perceptible, still they are caused to leave by Dr Heilbrou’s Worm Cakes. And there have been other cases where children affected , with Wobbb, when coughing or sneering, do dischirge [ them through the mouth a.dd.fibse. x ' The symptoms of Worms are ’generally [ as follows. —Lassitude, Giddiness, ,De . pression of Spirits, Impaired Appetite \ (which if nut acted against, will engender diseases of the bile), Disorder‘of the Stomach and Digestive Organa,’ SjSk Headaches, Vomiting, Disturbed 'Sleep, and many more seriods - cdmplaiiitsV in cluding ’Fits, of which la^t : niahypetiroha . have been cured by these Worm Oakes' I No time should be lost in removangtheae ; Worms, else the consequence will be seri ous, as they will increase in- size and quantity, and ultimately spread through out the intestines. If VVbrmSvara .ne ' glected for a time they will do sojnflch damage as to make it beyond human skill to restore and reorganise the system' of digestive organs. 1 DIRECTIONS FOB USB. • • ' . ? The quantity of these Worm- Cakes to be taken at a dose depends mostly On'-the ■’ age and constitution of the pitient. '_Tn most cases a couple of doses will drive the worms away for many years, if not jan . 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£ j 14, two Cakes ; and so to increase the age, but never more than four Cakes I at one dose. Grown females may;gene rally take three Cakes at a doae,;aajd grown min four Cakes, according to con stitution. The most effective way of using these Worm Cakes is by taking the doss before going to bed, and on the following morning tu take a cup of hot tea before breakfast. .. , , I am not certain how long 1 may stay in this town,;and as these Worm Cakes can be obtained at a very small ex pense families will do well to have, always a small supply of them at their houses. Orders fur the Country promptly MRS E. HUM BERG, Sole Agent. Ashburton Agents—Mr J. M. Cam bridge ; Messrs Andrewes Bros.;Mr-R. Alcorn 335 STEELMAN'S SOOTHING POWDER FOR CHILDREN CUTTING TEETH, CAUTION TO PURCTASERS 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 APPEARAMC 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 Steedman Chemist, Walworth, Surrey, printed thereon. 3rd —The name, Steedman, is always spell with two EE’s. 4th —The manufacture is carried : on solelv at Walworth, Surrey. t \ Sold in Packets by .all Chemists ana Medi cine Vendors. , ■, ' - Kemfxhorn, Prosser and Cp.. ;