“BREADFUL EXPERIENCE IN A MISSOURI TORNADO.

Mr Mitchell, who lives some six ritiles south of West Plains, had his house blown down on the night of the tornado. Hearing the approach of the terrible storm, he told his wife to gather the children and get into the cellar with them as speedily as possible, at the same time bracing himself . against the outside door to prevent it from being blown open, and calling to his assistance his oldest child, a lad . some ten years of age. The cellar was no more than a hole excavated under

the floor, scarcely large enough to hold v a haW-dozen' persons in a standing ' ‘position, and reached by a trap. After ■i!£ holding the door alone for a moment, Mitchell turned to see if the boy was beside him, and as he was not there concluded that the lad had also taken refuge in the cellar, and, abandoning the door, he also jumped into the hole, and not a moment too soon, for as he did so the crash came. The logs of his house flew in all directions, and the, lamp went out on the instant, leaving all in utter darkness, only as lighted by momentary flashes of the most brilliant lighting. All was done in an instant, and then came a calm, while the ram poured in torrents into the pile of debris. It was then he heard the muffled sounds of a child, half crying; half choking. • He felt arotind in the group-of and one- was missing. Then he jumped out upon the floor, and, guided by the sounds, crawled over the fallen timbers till he reached the little fellow’s bed.

One of the top logs of the side of the .house had been thrown inwardly, one end resting upon the few end logs of the house : that remained in place, and the other end dropping upon the bed, which it had crushed nearly to the floor, while upon it, with head covered ; ;:jwath: quilts to shut out the horrors of the night, lay the boy with the heavy log directly across his face. Mustering all his strength. Mr Mitchell lifted the log and released the little prisoner, J who, strange as it may. seem, was more frightened than hurt, but would have

smothered to death in a few moments r had be,hot been relieved. The little cellar undoubtedly saved the lives of most of the family, for the house had v fallen down nearly to the floor, except at one end, and the logs that composed it were piled promiscuously inside.— West Plains, Mo. , Journal.

A PROSPEROUS ENTERPRISE.

.In.these.times of general depression it is gratifying to record an instance of remarkable, prosperity, especially when success - has been attained by energy and pluck. The development of our mineral resources will always be a mat ter! of vital interest to all who have the welfare of the colony at heart. Of late years the proprietors of our native coal mines have made most praiseworthy i efforts to supply the ever-increasing de mand for that commercial and domes tic necessity—a good fuel; but, except in : a very few instances, the product of those tfunes has ? hot been of sufficiently good quality to compete successfully with th.e imported article, and consequently the amount expended annually in payment fbrforeigncoal has assumed startling pro-

portions, a sum representing the interest on nearly four million sterling having , been spent on that item within the last

twelve months. Our readers will share

i our' satisfaction at learning that the ‘energetic operations lately undertaken by the enterprising proprietors of the Shag Point Colliery have succeeded beyond their most sanguine expecta tions, as they have been the means of j developing an extensive field of coal, which is greatly superior to anything - previously obtained. The special ad vantages claimed for Shag Point coal are its freedom from soot or live ashes, gnd that it emits a strong, steady and lasting heat. The output has increased so largely of late that the Company have determined to push their coal in distant markets, and with that end in .View have decided on selling to the coal dealers; in Ashburton and the neighboring district at a price which will enable them to sell Shag Point coal at rates which cannot fail to attract a considerable share of the local trade. The following particulars connected with;the mine may be of interest to our readers;—The output of the mine is upward of 120 tons per day, two seams •bbing worked at depths of 150 and 250 feet respectively. Between 90 and 100 natnate constantly employed in com nection with the mine, and its attend ant brick and drain pipe manufactory; engines aggregating 48 horse power the double hoisting cage, which is capable of lifting 1 ton per minute; se,pkrate .engines work the Tangye and . pulsometer pumps, which have a capa city of 80,000 gallons per day. The .. pahte i? situated near Shag Point Junc tion,, about: 45 miles north of Dunedin, on the main line to Christchurch.— , [Communicated. ]

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, TUESDAY, JULY 81, 1888.

Printed ann published daily, for The 'Ash burton Guardian Company, Limited, by Charles Dixon, of Wakanui Road, Ash burton, at the Company’s Printing House, West street, Ashburton, ' .m; Tuesday, July 31, 1883. - V ?



'io Chambers at Auckland, before Jus 'tice Gillies, the case of fet ne Bros. v. Major Atkinson, an action for the reoo v. • «ry of the confiscated barque Gazelle, Mr vBL Hesketh, for plaintiffs, applied for vleave to amend their declaration. Mr Tyler, for the defendant, opposed the ap plication. , His Honor decided to grant the leave prayed for on payment of all . costs of the action. ■ ‘Bad dreams, disturbed sleep, indigestion, stomach gas, all vanish before Hop Bitters. Read and ponder.— [Advt.] 6 ■p - Die in the House.—" Rough on Rats ’’ .clears out rats, mice, beetles, roaches, jbed-hngs, flies, ants, insects, moles, jack rabbits, gophers, Moses, Moss and Co., Sydney, General Agents. 1 7;,Holloway’s Pills. —The chiefest wonder 6f modern times.—This incomparable medicine increases the appetite, strengthens the stomach, Cleanses the hver, corrects biliousness, prevents flatulency, purifes the system, invigorates the nerves, and re-instates sound health. The .OPOfmous demand for these Pills throughout the jjlqbe astonishes everybody, and a single trial convinces the most sceptical that no medicine equals Holloway’s Pills in its ability to remove Ml complaints incidental to the human race .They are a blessing to the afflicted, and a boon tq^all that-labour under internal or external disease. The purification of the blood, removal of all restraint from the secretive organs, and ‘Rehtfe aperitive action are the prolific sources of the extensive curative range of Holloway’s Pills. lAdvfc] ELIEF FROM COUGH IN FITE DTjOCpS. Bonmkoion’s Pjso- atilapt. of Cabbaoeen ob Ibish Moss (Registered).—The most certain and tt|eSdy remedy for disorders of the Chest end Lungs. May be obtained at most of and Chemists throughout ttosnmnce. c Sold everywhere. —Geoboe Christchurch.



Hop Bitters. REMEMBER THIS. IF YOU ARE SICK. If 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 your own fault if you remain ill, tor HOP BITTERS are a sovereign remedy in all such com plaints. If you are wasting away with any form of Kidney Disease, stop tempting Death this moment, and turn for a cure to HOP BITTERS. If you are sick with 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 HOP BITTERS. If you have rough, pimply, or sallow skin, bad breath, pains and aches, and feel miserable generally, HOP BITTERS will give you fair skin, rich blood, the sweetest breath, health and comfort. In short they cure ALL. Diseases of the Stomach, Bowels, Blocd, Liver, Nerves, Kidneys, etc., and j£s°° 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 you will have no sickness or suffering 7-8 or doctors’ biils to pay.



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. N.B.—Entries Cioae on Tuesday next at 9p. m. Entry fees—Members, Is 6d ; non-members, 2s 6d. Member’s ticket to admit whole family, 5s each. Art dis tribution tickets. Is each, covering admis sion to Show once. All exhibits must be at the Hall not later than 0 a. m. on Friday August 3rd. The Exhibition will be open to the public from 2to 1) p.m. on August 3rd, and from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Saturday August 4th. The wining numbers will appear in Davison’s window at 8 pm. on Saturday August 4th, when prizes will be distributed. 1485 S, E. POYNTZ, Hon. Secretary.



Prospectus. THE CANTERBURY MEAT AND DAIRY PRODUCE EXPDRT 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 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 1,090 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 10a 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., £6. The amount of the premium received on the sale of these shares is to be applied exclusively in the formation of a reserve fund. All allotments will be made as soon as possible after July 31st, and should the total of the applications exceed the num ber of shares available for allotment, an apportionment will be made. For further information apply to the Directors, or to the Secretary, at the Com pany’s office. Applications will be received by the Bank of New Zealand, Christchurch, or any of its agencies in Canterbury; Fried lander Bros., Ashburton; and at the Com pany’s office. F. WAYMOUTH, Secretary. Christchurch, 20th June, 1883. 1468



W. H. Gundry. W. H. (Sundry, Licensed l4.nd 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 INS GRANGE COMPANY, STANDARD PROPERTY INVEST MENT SOCIETY. East street. Ashburton. 384 QOVERNMENT PUBLICATIONS. The following Government Publica tions, with others, can be obtained at the Office of this Paper : Education Act Railway Tariff (revised) Crown Lands Guide Companies Act Fencing Act ■ : Regulation of Local Elections Act Public Libraries Acta ■ Etej-'Eto. ■’



Educational. Ladies’ School ILL COMMENCE JULY 17 th. MRS THOMPSON, Moore street, Trevorton. 7 65 Public Companies. -VTEW ZEALAND LOAN & MER CANTILE 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 j 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, ON nlO Ashburton.



Consultation. A FORTUNE FOR FIVE SHILLINGS. A FORTUNE FOR ss, 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 5 at -£SO each 10 at £25 each 20 at £l2 10s each 40 at £6 5a 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 OF NEW ZEALAND. Atention is directed to the provisions of the Acts establishing this Office, and to the advantages placed thereby within the reach of every colonist. Subject to such provisions, the State offers to every per son : I.—About to make his or her Will or Codicil. 2. —Intending 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 i 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. O. 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 ain position to Manufacture and Repair on the shortest notice all kinds of Machinery, such as— Flour Mills, Saw Mills, Wheels (cogged and water wheels), Combines, Engines, Hand and Foot Treshing Machines ; also, all kinds of Spring Carts, Drays, Traps &c. Shearer & Lewis, GENERAL BLACKSMITHS, AND Veterinary Shoeing Forge, Having secured the services of a first-class Shoeing Smith, defy competition. All orders entrusted to their care will receive prompt attention at reasonable charges. Agents for McCormick’s Reapers and Binders. Note the Address— Great Sooth road, Tinwald. 690 d rjlO FARMERS & STOCK BREEDERS The following Works may be had from thos. f. Farley, BOOKSELLER & STATIONER, Ashburton, The Horse, with supplement, by Wra. Youatt; Cattle, their breeds and manage ment, by Wm. Youatt; Sheep and Cattle, by C. Atmatage ; 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 MR LAUREaCE OXLEY has been Appointed Agent for the Ashbur ton Goakbian at South Eakaia.



Business Notices. QRBAT 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 IN EACH DEPARTMENT EXCESSIVELY LARGE Still, and have, therefore, determined to make a FURTHER REDUCTION and to CLEAR THE STOCK REGARDLESS OF PRICE THE SALE WILL COMMENCE ON SATjURDAY JULY nsx, AND WILL CONTINUE TILL EVERYTHING IS SOLD.



GREAT BARGAINS IN THE DRAPERY AND CLOTHING Departments. A lot of Remnants of Brussels and Tapestry Carpets to be sold very cheap. A good Tapestry Carpet, any length. Is lid per yard—well worth 3s Men’s and Boys’ Clothing all reduced Blankets and Flannels at wonderfully low prices Ladies’ and Children’s Ulsters and Jackets less than cost Bonnets and Hats at half price. In the IRONMONGERY AND BUILDERS’ MATERIALS We have also made great reductions in every line too numerous to mention, and we wish to draw the attention of Farmers to the remaining stock of IMPLEMENTS, Which we are willing to CLEAR AT ANY PRICE.



We have just landed the old “ CIRCLE BRaND ” PLOUGHSHARES Which have been so long in de mand,and we can supply them now in every size We are still prepared to dispose of our Business to suit Purchasers in the FOLLOWING LOTS, separate or together : Lot 1, DRAPERY & CLOTHING. Lot 2, GROCERY & PROVISIONS, Lot 3, HARDWARE & IRONMONGERY.



In conjunction with Messrs R. Wilkin and Co., of Christchurch, Auctioneers, we hold FORTNIGHTLY SALES of Stock of every description, at Ashburton and Tinwald 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 tire 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 :—Gentleman’s suit made to order, £2 18s 6d; ladies’ tailor made ulster, £2. All other goods in proportion, for cash only. CRAIGHEAD & CO., TAILORS AND CLOTHIERS, Tancred Street.



P. & D. Duncan, 4 GRIOULTDRAL IMPLEMENTS l\_ 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 5 extra. We are also prepared to take orders for MoCORMIOK’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. 1016



yr ICTORIA HOUSE, EAST STREET. Dimant & Coe, Are still selling at prices which have gained for their establishment such an immense popularity in the past. All goods marked in plain figures, and sold at a profit calculated to afford such advantages as no other house in town can permanently offer. Our WINTER STOCK recently re ceived is Extraordinary Good Value. DIMANT & COE, REAPY-MONEY DRAPERS CLOTHIERS, &c., Victoria House, East street, Ashburton. 816



HOTOGK 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



jy UNE DI N 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 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 AND



(JpiHE 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. KIN G, 98 Madras Street, Christchurch. TSTANTED KNOWN —Every descrip » » tion of Plain and Fancy Pointing executed on the shortest notice, at the Guardian Office, next Cox, and 00. ’b, West street, j



Business Notices. E T H V E N. Wo be" to thank tho inhabitants of Methvon and surrounding districts for the liberal support accorded us since our connncnc ng Business here We wish to notify that wo have REMOVED nto oar new and coimnodiou , premises, two doors south of our old offices. We have intro duced all sorts of General Merchandise into our Business, and are prepared to supp'y Stations and other large con sumers with every dose iption Stores, Ac., 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 1 WHEAT and OATS on Sale. Oaten Sheaf CHAFF in any quantities (best quality). We have also on Sale Messrs Booth, McDonald and Co.’s celebrated I PLOUGHS, DRAYS, 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 Company. Land and Commission Agents. Loans negotiated. — C. J. W. Cookson, Jun. , and Co., General Merchants, Methven. Methven, July 9th, 1883. 766



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 Pinua Insignia, 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 oflered 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, OIIGN WRITER, DECORATOR, O COACH PAINTER, &c. Orders may be left at McColl’s, Ashbur ton Hotel ; or Husband’s Stables, Hill’s Hotel. 1257 George Lea, gUILDER AND CONTRACTOR, Estimates and Plans furnished for all kinds of Brick, Stone, or Timber Build ings. Funerals furnished at moderate prices. Workshops—Cameron st west. 812 Conveyances. LONGBEACH ROYAL MAIL COACH Leaves Long beach 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 tables, Wakanui Road (opposite Central Hotel), Ashburton, at 4.5 U p. m., arriving »,t Lonsbeach 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 RETURV FARE at SINGLE RATES, on Saturdays only, between Waterton and Ashburton. W. E. BOND, Proprietor, 427 c 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 arr'val of each train. Parcels and Luggage punctually attended to. Single fares, 9s ; return, 3s. . n JOHN HOOD



Boarding Houses, &c. rnHE GLASGOW PIE HOUSE, X Corner of Dowling and Princes streets, L'unedin, 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 steb’s), Tanored street Ashburton. The undersigned begs to inform the pubic that he has REMOVED from the rrince 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 nim as heretofore. Good Bath room, S. LUCAS, Proprietor. PRINCE ALBERT BOARDING HOUSE AND TEMPERANCE HOTEL 0. 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 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. Whc has again taken the hotel at Alford Forest, would be glad to icooivo a cad from his old friends and as many new ones as can make it convenient to give a look in. Good accommodation for horses. 1328 HBURTON HOTEL. ARCHIBALD M'COLL (for many years Manager of the late Sir Cracroft Wilson’s Rangitata Station) bogs to in form his numerous Friends and the gene ral pnblic that he has taken possession of the Ashburton Hotel, which has been greatly improved and entirely re-furnished and re-decorated, and is now replete with every convenience and comfort A. i M'Coll would, therefore, assure hia 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- John Tiscli, commodation in that respect. 1330



Metropolitan temperance HOTEL, ' Chkistchdkgh. »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



Surveyor, Civil Engineers, &c. Q E. BOOKS AND SONS, Architects, w'ivu. Engineers, Valuators, Licensed Surveyors, and Land Brokers, i'HE TRIANGLE, WAKANUI ROAD, Ashburton, B. JACOBSEN, Architect, Office removed to Hereford street, oppo site “ Shades,” CHISTCHUECH P. S.—Communications promptly at tended to u3l Medical. jQOCTOR ERNEST LOTS 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. N. CITRON, Chemist, Akaboa, New Zealand. May be obtained from every Chemist in - Hburton and Storekeeper in the Country. au7



IMPORTANT to all afflicted with Ulcers, Scurvy, Sores, or Wounds of any descript on. Y ATES’ PaTENT BRITISH HERBOINTMENTS,prepared only by Mrs Burns (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 TI 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 I 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 Zet'land. Names and addresses of- ’ei SOjrfrsons cured,someof diseasesof 3( 3 ears standing, may be obtained by applying to Mbs BURNS, at the above address. Agents for Ashburton— Andrewes Bros. 9c



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. oious 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 a fatal sh, ft by keeping ourselves well fortified with pm e 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., HOMUi-<**ATHIO CHEMIST, LONDON. ALSO, EPPS CHOCOLATE ESSENCE POWELL’S BALSAM of ANISEED.— The effects of one teaspoonful taken n a little water before going to bed is extraordinary. No family should be without it in the winter Sold by Chemists and Medicine Vendor., throughout the World, is 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. SOLD by all CHEMISTS and STORE KEEPERS. Observe the Trade Mark, Lion, Net, and Mouse.”



Medical DEAFNESS. —Quacks calling them* selves ‘ ‘ Doctors,” are utterly ruin* ing the orgu.ni of hundreds suffering from deafness, charging from L 5 *;o L2O for so i.oi;.- have two mVlinle remedies (Mu. J, deafness a using .'om «:<-Ms ; No. 2. the thio'ceiiiu. the pans of 'the Ty« i[)?nmn) from r. c pe.- .-.ent me by those world-known Anris’*, the late and pre sent Senior Surgeons of the Royal Dis pensary fur Diseases of the Ear.—Send stamp for particulars to T. B. HaNNA i')KU, Auckland, A.Z. 1270



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 liko Bronchitis, Pil. s, 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 oardly-curable Worm Fever. The smallest, the Thread Worm, will more than any other worm penetrate through all the crevices of the body up to the brain. An example was recently wit nessed, where a child falling continually into fits (the parents not knowing the cause) at last died with the brain affected by the too fatal Thread Worm. Still more recently there was a case, a grown man 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 coanted 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’a Worm Cakes. And there have been other cases where children affected with Worms, when coughing or sneezing, do discharge them through the mouth and none. ; > 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 01. 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 .Oakes. No time should be lost in removing these Worms, else the conaeq&enoe will be seri ous, as they will increase in size and quantity, and ultimately spread through out the intestines. If Worms ate-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 FOB USB. The quantity of these Worm Oakes to be taken at a dose depends mostly on the age and constitution of the patient. Tn 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 STo 14, two Cakes ; and so to increase - with the age, but never more than four Oakes at one dose. Grown females may gene rally take three Cakes at a dose, and grown men four Cakes, according to con stitution. The most effective way of using these Worm Cakes is by taking the dose before going to bed, and on the following morning to take a cup of hot tea before breakfast. As I am not certain how long I may stay in this town, and as these Worm Cakes can be obtained at a very small , ex pense families will do well to have always a small supply of them at their houses^ Orders for the Country promptly MRS E, HOMBERG, Sole Ageht. Ashburton Agents—Mr J. M. Cam bridge ■ Messrs Andrewes Bros.; Mr R. Alcorn “'"'SSa KEATING’S GOUGH 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 efLct is speedy and certain. This old, .om failing family remedy is daily recommended by the most eminent Physicians. (In use nearly 6o years), MEDICAL TESTIMONY. July 25th, 1877. 22, Cold Harbour Lane, London. Sir, —Your Lozenges are excellent,; and their beneficial effect most reliable. : I strbbgly 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. S TEEDMAN’S SOOTHING POWDER FOR CHILDREN CUTTING TEETH.



CAUTION TO PURCHASER The value of this well-known Family Medi cine has been largely tested in all parts of the world, and by all grades of society, for upwards of FIFTY YEARS. Its well-earned exten sive sale has induced SPURIOUS IMITA TIONS, some of which in OUTWARD APPEARANCE so closely resemble the ori ginal as 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. Purchasers are therefore requested carefull) to observe the four following distinctive I characteristics, without which none ar j genuine : Ist—ln every case the words JOHN STEEDMAN, CHEMIST, WALWORTH, SURREY, are engraved on the Government x Stamp affix to each packet. 2nd—Earn Single Powder has directions for tiie 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 soleh at Walworth, Surrey. Sold in Packets by all Chemists ana Medi cine Vendors. Kempthorn, Prosser and Co SK for POWELL’S BALSAM of ANISEED : ; .