THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, SATURDAY, JULY 21, 1883.

Printed :.m published daily, for Thk ASH* burton Guardian Company, Limited,, by Charles Dixon, of Wakanui Road, Ash* burton, at the Company’s Printing House* West street,. Ashburton, , Saturday, July 2i, 1883.



jgagas* y*'k»:v Hop Bitters. REMEMBER THIS. IF YOU ARE SICK. "' J '' lV : you are sick, HOP BITTERS will surely aid Nature in making you well again when all else fails, > If you are comparatively well, but feel the need of a grand tonic and stimulant, never rest easy till you are made a new being by the use of HOP BITTERS. If you are costive or dyspeptic, or are suffering from any other of the numerous diseases' of the stomach or bowels, it is ybur own fault if you remain ill, for HOP BITTERS are a sovereign remedy in all such com ■ ■ plaints. i. . If you are wasting away with any form 6f Kidney, Disease, stop tempting Death this moment, and turn for a cure to : ; , HOP BITTERS. yoU;are, sick .witli. that terrible sick*.; ness Nervousness, you will find a “ Balm in Gilead ” in the use of , ; . HOP BITTERS. If you are a frequenter, or a resident of a miasmatic district, barricade your system against the scourge of all countries —mala- rial, epidemic, bilious and intermittent . fevers—by the use of fHOP BITTERS. If you have rough, pimply, or sallow skin, bad breath, pains and aches, and feel miserable generally, HOP BITTERS will gtve you fair skin, rich blood, the sweetest breath, health and comfort. ■ln short they cure ALL Diseases Of the Stomach, Bowels, Blood, Liver, Nerves, Kidneys, etc., and > ; will be paid for a case they will not cure • -or help,-Or for anything impure or injurious .found in, them.„ . That poor, bedridden, invalid wife, sister, mother or daughter, can be made the picture of health by a few bottles of Hop Bitters, costing but a trifle. Will you let them suffer ?



Cleanse. Purify and Enrich the Blood with Hop Bitters, And yea will have no sickness or suffering 7-8 or doctors’ biils to pay. Prosp ctus T“"NE 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), Longbeaoh, stockowner William Chryatall, 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. SotlCiTOB : 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,J.9th 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 ; >£l 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 funcL



All allotments vyill be made as soon as possible after July . 31st, and should, the tdtal'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 refrsivf-d by Un- Bank of Sew Zealand, Christctiurcli, -o any of its agencies in Canterbury; Fne - lander Bros., Ashburton; and at the Com pany’s office. . F. WAYMOUTH, Secretary. ' Christchurch, 20th June, 1883. 1 1463 Public Companies. -VrBW ZEALAND LOAN & MEB 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. DNDBRTAKES 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.



.Exhibition. . SHBURTON POULTRY, PIGEON, AINU 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 prize? of' the value of 9s and second of 5s each will be awarded. Among about 114 different classes, 20 special Prizes, varying from L 8 8s to 18s 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 do August 2. , Entries close with the Secretary on July 31, at 9 p.m. ; Exhibits must be in the Hall by 9 a.m. on Friday, August 3. The . Society provides Pens for Fowls and 'Pigeons. Exhibitors find their own ‘ Canary Cages. The Exhibition will be open to the ' public on August 3, from 2 p. m. to 10 p m.; ' and on Saturday, August 4, from 10 a.m, :to 10 pirn. 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 ; ... ... ... 1 1 0 For beat Game Cock, in Class 3 110 For best Game Hen, in Classes •4 and 5 ... ... ... 0 10 6 For best Game Hen, in Class 6 0 10 6 For best Spanish Cock, in Class . 15 ... 110 For heat pen of Guinea Pigs (three entries or no prize awarded), Ist prize ... 0 5 0 For best hutch of Rabbits, pair, (five entries or no 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. Open to Ail. £ s. d.



Consultation. A FORTUNE FOR FIVE SHILLINGS. A FORTUNE FOR 6a. 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 lo be distributed £2,500 Cash Awards. 5 at £IOO, each sat £SO each 10 at £25 etch 20 at £l2 10s each 40 at £6 5s each 200 at £5 0s each £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 bo marked “ correct ” by Bank. If Stamoa 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, 760 • Box 151, P. 0., Dunedin. KMBWWBgWO—MB—MWWWjTWiirTI Government Notice. The public trust office OF NEW ZEALAND. Atention is directed to the provisions of the Acts establishing this Office, and to the advantages placed thereby within th i reach of every colonist. Subject to such provisions, tne State ofl’ers to every pe - son : I. —Alton: o. mak*. hl> or her Will <> Codicil. 2. Intending p. ■■ynh- for ■'ife an Children or tubers ny deed of Ser.i lemeu



3. —letthiia Property Py way of Via;- 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 bo 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. C. HAMERTON, Public Trustee Wellington, 12th May, 1882. Business Notices. F. S. Shearer, OF THE May bank works, tinwald, begs to thank the public for theii past support, and takes this opportunity to intimate that he is u i.i 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.



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. , Farther particulars on application at the Company’s Offices, Christchurch or Ash barton. , JOHN COOKE, Manager, Christchurch. GEO. WILKIN, ■ . > Agent, nlO ■ - i ' ■ Ashburton. W. H. Gnndry* H. (sundry, Licensed land broker Under the LAND TRANSFER ACT, PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT & AUDITOR. Books and Partnership Accounts super- Audited, and Adjusted. Auditor rob the Borough of Ashburton Ashburton Woollen Factory Company Ashburton Cheese and Butter Factory Ashburton Saleyards Company Ashburton Gas, Coal, and Coke Co. AfebburtOn Town Hall Company Eta, .. Etc., Etc. Money to Lend ON APPROVED FREEHOLD SECU RITY. repayable by monthly instalments orothetfmse. jl Agent for STANDARD INSURANCE COMPANY, STANDARD PROPERTY IN TEST AMENT SOCIETY. street, Ashburton. 381



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, Tinward. 590 d IJIO 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 Wmi 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. S TOC K - T Bargains ! A KING SALE Bargains! ! £9,500 WORT a OF DRAPERY GOODS AT 33 1 OFF. Blankets, at 8a Cd per pair Flannels, at 9d to Is 3d per yard Colonial Flannel, at Is per yard Heavy Shirting, at 8d to Is per yard Ladies’ Jackets, at 8s 6d to 12s 6d Ladies’ Ulsters, at 9s Cd to 14s 6d Ladies’ Stays, at 1s lid to 5s Cd Ladies’ Stockings, at Cd per pair Splendid Wincey, at Cd to lOd per yard Black Fur Trimming, Is per yard Ladies’ Straw Hats, from Cd upwards Ribbons, from 3d per yard Flowers, at half-price Buttons, at 2d per do's Fringes, at 3d per yard Ladies’ Boots, at 3s lid Children’s Boots, at 9d per pair Men’s Loots, reduced to 7s Cd, 10s Cd, and 12s Cd Children’s Socks, at 2d and 3d per pair CARPETS AND FLOORCLOTHS AT HALF PRICE, AS OVER-STOCKED. Brussels Carpet, at 3s lid Kidder. Carpet, at 2s, lid Men’s Suits, from 45s Boys’ Suits, from 13s Cd Men’s Hats, from Js Men’s shirts at 1s lid, heavy SUITS MADE TO ORDER FROM £2 18s 6d UPWARDS. N.B.—Goods booked at the above Low Prices during the Sale to my ordinary Customers who pay monthly, being desirous to greatly reduce before stock-taking. VTB ‘" JUNE, 1883.



° T 1 ° E. Albert Roberts IS A BUYER OF Rye Grass, Peas Tares Oaten Sheaf and Straw Chaff And other Produce. HAS FOR SALE — Clovers j White, Red, Alsyke, Cowgrass RYE iRASS and COCKSFOOT LITTLE’S SHEEP DIP WOOL PACKS, Seaming Twine PLOUGHSHARES, Butter-kegs, Kails BLUESTONE, Lampblack, Raddle KEROSENE, Castor and Boiled Oils TEA, Sugar, Candles, Soap, Rock-salt FLOUR, 50, 100, 200 lb bags, Oatmeal, Potatoes FENCING WIRE, 8,9, 10, also Gal vanised Barb Heart and Sap Stakes, Staples TURNIPS, Purpletop, Groentop, Devon Greystone, Whitestone, Stubble, and Rape Swede, Gorse, Mangolds, Carrot and and Garden SEEDS BRAN, Oats, Sharps, Chaff, Chick wheat, and Crushed Oats Seed, WHEAT, OATS and POTATOES MONEY ADVANCED ok FREEHOLD SECURITY STORAGE AT CURRENT RATES. ■IBERAL ADVANCES made on Grain and other Produce placed in Store Fh) R SALE OH SHIPMIN T



-nRANCIS T. MAYO, HAMPSTEAD, ASHBURTON, HAS FOR SALE— Sections, -with or without cottages. Potatoes, Blue Derwent and Bath Kidneys. Carrots. Mangolds, in any quantity. Bone Manure, from bone meal to inch bone Also, — An 8-horse-power Engine and Clayton and Shuttleworth Combine and Elevator. Bones Purchased in any quantity for Cash. Orders by Post promptly attended to. F. T. Mayo,



F. Ferriman AS FOR SALE HARROW HAXTON & BEATTIE, Patentees and Sole Makers of the Celebrated SPRING TOOTH FLEXIBLE HARROWS. They combine Lightness of Draught, Practicability, and Cheapness, and meet the approval of all who have examined them. Over 500 at work in New Zealand since 1880. This Patent Harrow has been awarded First Prize at the recent Exhibition held in Christchurch New Zealand, May, 1882, and the following prizes were also gained dfter competitions, trials, and testings: Ist Prize. Medal at Taieri Agricultural Show, 1880 Ist Prize at the Mataura Show, Gore, BY



1880 Ist Prize at the Invercargill Show, 1880 Ist Awari of Merit, Ashburton Exhibi tion, March, 1881 Ist Prize Medal, Napier Show, 1881 Ist Prize Medal, Invercar.ill Exhibition, November, 1881 Ist Prize, Launceston, Tasmania, 1882 Ist Prize for Light and Heavy, Dunedin, 1872 Ist Prize, Gore, 1882 Ist Prize Meda., 'i’aieri Show, November, 1881 Ist Prize, Patea Show, December, 1881 Ist Prize, Hiverton Show, December, 1881 Ist Prize, Oamaru Show, December, 1881 Ist Award of Merit, Dunedin Exhibition, 1881 Ist Prize, Dunedin Show, December, 1881 Ist Prize, Christchurch Exhibition, May, 1882 Ist Prize, Invercargill, December, 1882 Ist Prize Southbridge, 1882 FIRST PRIZE, ASHBURTON, 1883. The Principal Advantages of this Harrow are as Follows: It is 25 per cent. Cheaper than any other. Because of its simplicity, it is more durable. The flexible and spring-tooth working of the Harrows produce a steady strain, which prevents horses from having sore shoulders.



Albert Roberts, Agent for R'O BERTS, PAXTON & CO. GRAIN MERCHANTS, Manchester street, Christchurch. THE MUTUAL LIFE ASSOCIATION N.B.—BONUS YEAR. 1883-4. OLL UP! ROLL UP !! OPENING ON SATURDAY, Corner of Barnett and East streets, Ash burton, THE ASHBURTON BRANCH OP NOTED Little Dust Pan. Truly called a Direct SUPPLY STORE, Importing all our own GOODS or Pur chasing Insolvent Estates, we can offer special advantages to Purchasers. Parties Furnishing or needing any Household Requisites should pay us a visit. Come and judge for yourselves. LITTLE DUST PAN, TO THE LADIES OF ASHBURTON AND SURROUNDING DIS TRICTS. MRS A. W. WHITE will OPEN a LADIES’ ART DEPOT on SATURDAY, 23rd Juno, next to Meech’a Furniture Warehouse, Burnett street, A splendid variety of material for all kinds of Ladies’ Fancy Work kept in stock, together with some of the latest novelties in Patterns, etc, Mbs White will open a Class for young Ladies, at which will be taught t rewel Work, Berlin Work, Embroidery, Crochet, Netting, Knitting, etc. Terms on application. Advice on the blending oi ors and the working up of materials given gratis. All transactions strictly cash. 1432 JgOOTS ! BOOTS ! ! BOOTS !!! HAYES & CO. having bought the whole of Chambers’s Stock of Boots arid Shoes, are determined to clear them at a Tremendous Sacrifice. Lot of Ladies’ and Children’s Kid Boots, 50 to 75 per cent Discount. Men’s and Boys’ Awfully Cheap. Also, a quantity of Gum Boots, from 155., must be sold. At Thu Abcadb, Ashburton. Also. Of Australasia, East street. 1156



A twelve-foot Harrow can be taken to pieces and put together again by any boy in five minutes’ time. Every tooth being a component part of the Harrow, the extra labor and expense of tools, bolts, nuts, threads, shoulder pieces, framework, etc., is entirely done away with. Each tooth acts independently of the others, and will do its work thoroughly over level, rough, knolly, or unevenly ploughed ground. It is the only Harrow in the world that can be taken to pieces in ten minutes, and securely packed in a bag ready for ship ment, or that can be taken to a black smith’s and sharpened, at half the cost of any other. It is the only Harrow in the world that will do its work thorough and well in harrowing crosswise over new ploughed ground, without turning over the turf. Because of the flexible and spring tooth movement of the Harrow it is im possible for any of its teeth catching against roots or rocks, thereby making it much easier for the team that is drawing it. It is a perfect Chain or Seed Harrow, when turned on its back, acting an inch or inch and a-half in the soil, leaving a smooth surface. 1132 -VTORTH BRITISH AND MERCAN- X TILE INSURANCE COMPANY. Established 1805). Subscribed Capital Fire Fund Life Fund Premiums for 1880 £2,000,090 1,201,213 3,380,1 Of 951,173 Ashburton Agency: F. FERRIMAN, East street.



Business Notice* An evil and its remedy.—'t> the Editor,—lt 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 3)!-? 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 cur customers full satisfaction, and every order will be executed in our usual first-class style —but we shall no longer run any unnecessary risk. Under the cash system 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. P. & D. Duncan, 4 GRICULTURAL IMPLEMENTS f\_ MANUFACTDHERS, Christchurch and Ashburton, Having been appointed AGENTS at Ash burton for the DEERING REAPER AND TWINE BINDERS, We are now prepared to take orders for next season. As only a limited number will be imported, early application is necessary. All orders received after April 30 will be L 5 extra. We are also prepared to take orders for McCORMICK’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 Beanu, ordered expressly for Ashburton. Also, Some extra heavy Mould Boards (our own pattern), best cast steel, suitable for contractors. REPxVIRS of every description of MACHINERY at reasonable charges. 1015



yIcT 0R I A 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, &c., Victoria House, East street, Ashburton. 816



Business Notices. B T H V B N. We beg to thank the inhabitants of Methven and surrounding districts for the liberal support accorded ua since our commencing Business here. We wish to notify that we hare REMOVED nto our new and commodious premises, two doors south of our old offices. We have intro duced all sorts of General Merchandise into our Business, and are prepared to supply Stations and other large con sumers with every desc Option 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 S eaf CHAFE in any quantities (best quality). v\ 0 have also on Sale Messrs Booth, McDonald and Co.’s celebrated PLOUGHS, DR.vYS, ROLLERS, DISC-H ARROWS, and other Farming Implements, which we are prepared to sell at Christchurch Prices, with freight added. We are also booking orders for McCormick’s Reapers and Binders, and farmers are advised to make early applica tions. Haxton and Beattie's flexible Harrows. Grain and other Produce Stored on the most reasonable terms. Agents for the New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Company, Limited, ani New Zealand Insurance Compaur. Land and Commission Agents. Loans negotiated.—C. J. W. Cookson, Jun., and Co., General Merchants, Methven. Methven, July 9th, 1883. 7 66



HOTOGR 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 ho has OPENED in SAUNDERS’ BUILD INGS, East street, Ashburton, and as all Pictures will bo 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 BITTER ALE, BITTER ALE. PLEASES BOTH EYE AND PALATE. TONIC AND WHOLESOME. Guaranteed absolutely free from adultera tion. The following are specimens of the com pliments we are receiving frequently “ Please ship by next boat 3 hhds Ale, same as last ; very good indeed.”—Bluff. “ I believe your beer is the beat in the market.” —Balclutha. “ I must congratulate you on the quality of the beer :it is magnificent. If you can keep it up to that you have got a good thing.”—Waimate. KEAST & McCarthy, Limited. Agents for Moukow’a Brandy, Roderick Dhu and Shaughraun Whiskies, and Mars den and RafHey’s celebrated Billiard AND Tables. 1266



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. WANTED KNOWN—Every descrip tion of Plain and Fancy Panting executed on the shortest notice, at the Guardian Office, next Matson, Cox, and 00. ’s, West street.



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 Insignis, P. Jefferii, P. Radiata, P. Austriaca, P. Maritima, Spruce and Scotch Firs, Cupressus, Mac rocarpa, Ash, Elm, etc. Our FRUIT TREES this season are the finest ever oSered 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 wo 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, CiIGN WRITER, DECORATOR, O COACH PAINTER, &c. Orders may be left at McColl’s, Ashbur ton Hotel ; or Husband’s Stables, Hill’s Hotel. 1257



George Lea, pUILDER AND CONTRACTOR. Estimates and Plans furnished for all kinds of Brick, Stone, or Timber Build ings. Funerals furnished at moderate prices. Workshops—Cameron st west. 812



Conveyances. LONGBEACH ROYAL MAIL COACH Leaves Longbeach for Ashburton daily (Sundays excepted) at 7.30 a. m., Waterton 8.10 a. m., Ashton 8.25 a.m., Wheatston 8.45 a.m., arriving at Ashburton in time for the 10.24 express from Christchurc' to Timaru. The coach leaves the coach tables, Wakanui Road (opposite Central Hotel), Ashburton, at 4.5 u p.m., arrivin'? “t Loni?beach at 7.30 p. ui. Parcels or orders isft at any of the above places wi'l receive strict attention Fares —Through single fares, 5s ; return same day, Bs. From this date RETUR d FARE at SINGLE RATES, on Saturdays only, between VVaterton and Ashburton. W. E. BOND, Proprietor, 427 c Longbeach. TIN WALD AND MOUNT SOMERS RAILWAY. MOUNT SOMERS AND ANAMA ROYAL MAIL COACH. This Coach loaves Hood’s Hotel, Moun Somers, for Anama Railway Station, at 7.30 a m. and 5.35 p.m. every Tuesday and Satu’day; returning to Mount Somer on the val of each train. Parcels and Luggage punctually attended to. Single fares, ?a ; 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 or 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.’ an 17 PANAMA HOUSE (late a rtee’s), Tancred street Ashburton. The undersigned begs to inform the pubic that ho has REMOVED from the Prince Albert Dining-rooms to the more commodious Boarding-house lately in the occupation of Mr Anstee, where he hopes to merit the same patronage bestowed upon him as heretofore. Good Bath room. S. LUCAS, Proprietor. rjRINOE 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. C. TRUCKLE, Prince Albert Boarding House and Tem perance Hotel, near Cookson’s b tables, Wills street, Ashburton ; next Odd fellows’ Hall, and one minute’s walk from the Railway Station. Charges strictly moderate. 944



Hotels FOREST HOTEL. John Tisclij Whc 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



SHBUETON 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 new 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 oi the Somerset Stables), is sufficient guarantee that Coun try Visitors will meet with every Ac commodation in that respect. 1330



Medical jQOCTOR ERNEST LOrS 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 Group, Hooping Cough, and all affections of the Throat, Bronchi®, and Lungs. Prepared only by H. N. C I T R O N, j Chemist, Akaroa, New Zealand. May be obtained from .every Chemist in - 'bburton and Storekeeper in the Country. au7 ■ 0° pjj 35- TH E Marvellous Remedy for HOARSENESS, COUGHS, COLDS, BRONCHITIS CONSUMPTION, AND Chest Diseases. General Agents for New Zealand — KEMPT HORN E, PROSSER, A CO 69Ce



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 Dicers, Scurvy, Sores, or Wounds of any descript on. YATES’ PATENT BRITISH HERBOINTMENTS,prepared only by Mrs Burns (daughter of the late Mr Yates), Christchurch. War ranted to cure Burns, Scalds, Outs, 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 Ring’s Evil White Ointment, a certain cure or Swellings or Inflammation in any part of the body or limbs, Lumps in the T 1 loat, Sore Nip ples, Gathered Breasts, •c. Directions for use—Spread the Red and Green Oint 4 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 c T ei 50 persons cured, some of diseases of 3( 3 ears standing, may be obtained by applying to Mbs BURNS, at the above address. Agents for Ashburton — Andeewes Bros. 9o



Metropolitan temperance hotel, Christchurch. jS. 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 CO 0O A. 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. ';ious use of such articles of diet that a constitution may be gradually buil f uj until strong enough to resist every ten denoy to disease. Hundreds of subtle maladies are floating around us ready to attack wherever there is s weak point, We may escape many n fatal ah.-ft by keeping ourselves well fortified with pure blood and a properly nourished frame.— See article in the Civil Service Gazette. Made simply with boiling water or mil.- Sold only in packets, labelled : EPPS AND CO., HOMCojrATHIC CHEMIST. LONDON. ALSO. EPPS CHOCOLATE ESSENCE KEATING’S COUGH LOZENGES. COUGHS, ASTHMA, BRONCHITIS, ACCUMULATION OF PHLEGM, Composed of the puiest articles. These Lozenges contain no op'uin nor any deleterious drug, therefore the most delicate can take the n with perfect confidence. Their beneficial eft. ct 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.K.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



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, as well as grown persons, by removing the worms. They have been with grea suc cess introduey into the principal families in Europe, Australia, and New Zealand. They are guaranteed to do away, in a very short time, with many serious complaints like Bronchitis, Piles, Dicers, Ulcerated Throats, etc., if taken in time, as these sicknesses are often caused by worms 1 of all kinds, especiolly by the Tape Worm,' and by the most dangerous Thread Worm, which, if not destroyed in time, will sooiT create the hardly-curafcle Worm Fever;' The smallest, the Thread Worm, will more than any other worm penetrate through all the crevices of the body up'to the brain. An example was recently wit nessed, where a child falling continually into fits (the parents, not knowing the cause) at last died with the brain ■ affected' by the too fatal Thread Worm. Still more recently there was a case, a grown man 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.



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 POWDE;, FOK. CHILDREN CUTTING TEETH. CA’UTION TO PURCHASER The value of this well-known Family Medr cine has been largely tested in all parts of th world, and by all grades of society, for upward of FIFTY YEARS. Its well-earned exten sive sale has induced SPURIOUS IMITA TIONS, some of which in OUTWARD APPEARANC E so closely resemble the orl ginal cs to have deceived many purchasers The proprietor therefore feels it due to th public to* give a special caution against the us. of SUCH IMITATIONS.



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 Wormsy 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 persona have been cured by these Worm Cakes. No time should be lost in removing these Worms, else, the consequence will be seri ous, as they will increase in size and quantity, and ultimately spread through out the intestines. If Worms are ne glected for a time they will do so much damage as to make it beyond human skill to restore and reorganise the system of digestive organs. DIRECTIONS FOE USE. The quantity of these Worm Cakes to be taken at a dose depends mostly on the age and constitution of the patient. In most cases a couple of doses will drive the ' worms away for many years, if not en tirely. As a standard : A dose for a child up to 2 years will be half a Cake ; from 2 to 4 years old, one whole Cake ; from 4 . to 8 years, one Cake and a half; from Bto 14, two Cakes ; and so to increase with the age, but never more than four Oakes., at one doss. Grown females may gene rally take three Cakes at a dbae, 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. js®~As I am not certain how long I may stay in this town, and as these Worm Cakes can be obtained at a very small ex pense families will do well to have always , a small supply of them at their houses. Orders for the Country promptly , MRS E. HOMBERG, Sole Agent. Ashburton Agents—Mr J. ,M. Cam bridge • Messrs Andrewes Bros.; Mr B. Alcorn 335



Purchasers are therefore requested carefully to observe the four following distinctive characteristics, without, which none ar genuine ; Ist—ln every case the words JOH> STEEDMAN, CHEMIST, WALWORTH SURREY, are engraved on the Govenmien Stamp affix to each packet. 2nd—Eacn Single Powder has directions io the dose, and he words, John Steedman Chemist, Walworth, Surrey, printed thereon. 3rd —The name, Steedman, is always spe with two EE’s. 4th —The manufacture is carried on sole; , at Walworth, Surrey. _ Sold in Packets by ail Chemists ana M edt cine Vendors. Kempthohn, 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 I>£d and 2S 3d per per bottle; a great saving in taking family bottles, ns each. Established over 50 years. Prepared only by THOMAS POWELL, Blackfriars Road, London. SK for POWELL’S BALSAM of SOLD by all CHEMISTS and STORfc- KEEPERS. Observe the Trade Mark, Lion, Net, and Mouse.” ANISEED