TREASURE TROVE.

A curious and interesting piece of news, which reads like a page from Mr Chkrles Reade’s “ Foul Play ” has been communicated to a correspondent of .the N.Zw Tablet , in a private letter from ]the Cape of Good Hope. It appears that Colonel H. G. Robley, who is now stationed at Capetown, read not long since in the history of that place how a Dutch galliot, on her way from f Batavia, anchored in Table Bay in May 1648, • On the 16 th of that month, -being driven ashore by a furious north- Wcfet gale, she sank off the mouth of Salt River. The crew built a few huts and Supported themselves as they could till they were taken off in 1649 by a Dutch fleet homeward bound. The spot was reported as a suitable locality for stores, gardens, and the like, where upon the Dutch East India Company fitted Out an expedition consisting of three ships under the command of Van Rubeck, who landed ia April, 1652, founded the present colony, and be came its first Governor. Being inter ested in the narrative of the early rdisastef, Col, Robley learned that the whereabouts of the old galliot were per fectly well known. Embedded deep in sand, she still lay on the bar at the mouth of the river. Not long since, however, a cutting was driven through this sand-bar in order to convey water to the docks. The cutting brought about a change in the tide-levels, and and disclosed the position of the wreck below.. In 1557 on Mr Adams, a diver, went down, and succeeded in recover ing'two brass six-pounder guns, some Ibairs of silver, a larger number of coins, and a quantity of rare china. Mr Adams, however, died, and the search was never resumed until the other day, whfen Colonel Robley—who had gone dirt," after a heavy storm, to examine the spot, and actually saw the deck of ftho; galliot under the sea—took steps to renew the operations. Having ob -tdined a government concession, he is now by the help of a professional diver wotkingithe wreck “on salvage.” The name of the old ship was the Haarlem, 'and she was laden with cases'full of curiosities and antiquities for sale to European 'museums. These cases, judging from the contents of which Mr Adams recovered in 1856, containing 'goods, rare china, old glass, bales of Oriental 1 silks, etc. Colonel Robley Hals'bought from the family of the de ’ceased Mr Adams some valuable vases, coins, and the like, and hopes to be rewarded by the dis covery of a large number of similar treasures. The china is not at all injured by having been 225 years under tnlTsf& j; but the silver articles have suffered considerably, and the silks must of course be spoiled. Colonel Robley is overwhelmed with applica- ffom persons eager to take shares in his interesting, enterprise.

r THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN!, MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 1883.

Printed am- published daily, for TheAsu burton Guardian Company, Limited, % by Henry Vincent Sawtell, of East 'Stjeet, Ashburton, at the Company’s Priming House, West street, Ashburton. Monday, September 3, 1883. / : ; JLx



The Wanganui Chronicle says:—A Maori celebrity named flemi Tautari died at ,has .residence at Tamarere, Kawakawa, 'of the 30th- ultimo. He was a great chief of the hapu of the Ngapuhi tribe, called the descendants of Hawato. His sentiments were ever in .QQHqeyt with those of the Europeans, rrbm his childhood he lived with mission aries at Pahia, where he was taught the ways of Europeans, and became thoroughly attached to them. He was appointed an asses|or the Government, and had always proved himself a very honest one. Referring to, the death of the chief. Mr Tawhai, Sf.H.R, writes to the Post:— The main feature in this chief’s life was his faith in God. We all feel deeply grieved that he has gone, but he has fol lowed in the path of his parents and an cestors to the hidden land. We, the living, grieye here in vain, for we know the words Job spoke-of his children, ‘The Lord gave and the Lord hath taken away, blessed be the name of the Lord. ’ This chief,. Hemi Tautari, has gone to the bosom of J his Father, Jesus Christ, who reigns in Heaven, where there is rest everlasting. Sufficient. From Hone MohiTawhai, M.H.B. Americans arejusually presumed to be able to take good care of themselves. A representative New Yorker is the very last-person on whom an unoriginal mind would think of trying the confidence trick. Yet on a representative New Yorker the old, eld game has been played with per fect i- success. Mr Reuben Wood is de scribed as “an American gentleman, representing the Hew York section of the American articles at the fisheries exhibi tion.’’ Mr T. Hall, on the other hand, seems to be in an unworthy sense a fisher of men’, and he has made Mr Wood his gttdgboh. - On the 15th of May Mr Wood Waa ! walking down the Strand, when he met'a man who called h’mself an Ameri catty and offered the refreshment- the harmless refreshment —of a cup "of coffee. The pair Went into a restaurant in the Strand, when Mr Hall entered the roorii, and 1 into conversation. He said he had LI,OOO tosend to the poor in America, and this sum he would hand over to any philan thropic citizen of the States who could prove hp was himself beyond want, and (therefore) beyond the suspicion of dis honesty. Then the. first stran er went 6dtj ‘came back, g've Mr Hall LIOO in notes, and waited while Mr Hall and Mr Reuben Wood took a stroll. Having thus tested thei solvency and generous trustful ness‘of the first stranger, Mr Reuben Wood could not hesitate to submit himself to a similar test. Mr Wood gave his pocket-book, watch, and chain to the owner of the LI,OOO, who went out with the other stranger, and curiously enough did not return, again. Then Mr Wood knew he had been done by‘ the aged con fidence trick. However, he waited, and in the return match he scored merrily, for he saw Mr Hall in Yilliers street one day, and gave him into custody. Mr Hall I^ t hesn : B£tntpnced to five years’ penal servitude, and on the whole has had the worst of the match. But if all Americans are like; Mr Wood, the States are the place to visit—with three thimbles, a little pea, the three card trick, and similar re scares of civilisation. Holloway’s Pills.— Weary of Life Derangement of the liver is one of the most dangerous 4 hr diseases, and the most prolific source of-those melancholy forebodings which are' worse than death itself. A few doses of these noted Pills act magically in dispelling low spirits, and repelling the covert attacks made , on the nerves by excessive heat, impure atmos ' pheres, over-indulgence, or exhausting excite ment. The most shattered constitution may derive benefit from Holloway’s Pills, which will regulate disordered action, brace the nerves, increase the energy of the intellectual faculties, and revive the failing memory. By attentively studying the instructions for taking these Pills, and explicitly putting them in practice, the most desponding will soon feel confident •f a perfect recovery.—[Advf Don’t Die in the House.— “ Rough on Rats ” clears out rats, mice, beetles, roaches, bed-bugs, flies, ants, insects, moles, jack rabbits, gophers, % d. Moses, Moss and Co., Sydney, General Agents. i The only safe and sure cure for gravel or - tuinaiy troubles- is Hop Bitters. Prove it. Reach—fAbvT.J



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Hop' Bitters. VALUABLE TRUTHS. “If you are suffering from poor health ‘or languishing on a bed of sickness, take ‘ cheer, for Hop Bitters will cure you. “ If you are simply ailing, if you feel ‘ weak and dispirited, without clearly ‘ knowing why. Hop Bitters will Revive you. “If you are a Minister, and have over ‘ taxed yourself with your pastoral duties, ‘or a Mother, worn out with care and ‘ work. Hop Bitters will Restore you. “If you are a man of business, or * laborer weakened by the strain of your ‘ every-day duties, or a man of letters, * toiling over your midnight work. Hop Bitters will Strengthen you. “If you are suffering from over eating ‘or drinking, any indiscretion or dissipa ‘ tion, or are young and growing too fast, *as is often the case. Hop Bitters will relieve you. “If you are in the Workshop, on the ‘farm, at the desk, anywhere, and feel ‘ that your system needs cleansing, ton ‘ing, or stimulating, without intoxicating. Hop Bitters is what you need. “If you are old, and your blood thin ‘and impure, pulse feeble, your nerves ‘ unsteady, and your faculties waning, Hop Bitters will give you new Life and Vigor. “ Hop Bitters is an elegant, healthy, * and refreshing flavoring for sick-room ‘drinks, impure water, etc., rendering ‘ them harmless and sweetening the mouth, ‘ and cleansing the stomach. Cleanse, Purify and Enrich the Blood with Hop Bitters, And you will have no sickness or suffering or doctors’ biils to pay. HOP BITTERS is an elegant, Pleasant and Refreshing Flavoring for sick-room drinks and Im pure Water, rendering them harmless, sweetening the mouth, and cleansing the stomach'.



Sporting. RACING CLUB. SPRING MEETING. THURSDAY AND FRIDAY, November 15th and 16th, 1883. President : E. G. Wright, M. H.R. Vice-President i W. C. Walker. Judge: Matthew Stitt. Stewards : O. Ef.Dowding, H. Friedlander, J. Grig'g, T. Leahy, W. G. Ross, W. Saunders, H. T. Winter. Treasurer : 0. C, Fooks. Starter : David Thomas, Clerk of the Scales : M. Friedlander. Clerk of the Course : W. B. Denshire. Handicappers ; Open Races — E. G. Griffiths. District Races —E. G. Crisp, 0. 0. Fooks, T. Leahy, M. Stitt. First Race each day to start at 1 p.m. FIRST DAY. 1. County Hurdle Race (Handicap), of 30 sovs; over six flights of hurdles about 3ft 6in high ; nomi ■ nation, 1 sov ; acceptance, 1 sov . l£ miles. District horses only. 2. Free Handicap, of 40 sovs ; accept ance, 2 sovs ; 1 mile. 3. Maiden Plate, of 40 sovs ; weight forage ; entrance, 3 sovs; 1J miles. 4. Ashedrton Cup (Handicap), of 150 scvs ; nomination, 2 sovs ; accept ance, 5 sovs ; 1| miles. 5. Ladies’ Purse, of 40 sovs; welter weights for age ; gentlemen riders ; entrance, 3 sovs; 1A miles. District horses only. 6. The Post Stakes (Handicap), of 15 sovs ; • nomination, 1 sov, to be made to the Secretary immediately after the Ladies’ Purse is run ; acceptance, free, to be notified within ten minutes of declaration of weights ; 1 mile. District horses only,



SECOND DAT. 1. Handicap Hurdle Race, of 60 sovs; over eight flights of hurdles about 3ft Bin high; nomination, 2 sovs ; acceptance, 2 so vs ; 2 miles. 2. Racing Club Handicap, of 75 sovs ; nomination, 2 sovs ; acceptance, 2 sovs; 1J miles. 3. County Plate Handicap, of 40 sovs ; nomination, 1 sov ; accept ance, 1 sov; 1|- miles. District horses only. 4. Flving Handicap, of 50 sovs, nomi nation, 1 sov ; acceptance, 2 sovs ; f mile 6. Tot alisator Stakes (Handicap), of 15,sqvs ; nomination, 1 sov; accept ance, free ; | miie. District horses only, 6. Consolation Handicap, of 20 sovs ; nomination, 1 sov, to be made im mediately after the Totalisator Stakes is run ; acceptance, free, to be notified within ten minutes of declaration of weights. Distance, •1 mile. RULES AND REGULATIONS. 1. No entry will be received except on the condition that all disputes, claims and objections arising out of the racing shall be decided by the Stewards, or whom they may appoint; their decision on all points connected with carrying out this programme to be filial. 2. Canterbury Jockey Club Racing Rules strictly adhered to. 3. A district horse shall mean any horse that has been commonly resident in the Ashburton County from July 31,1883, and up to the date of the forth coming meeting, and owned by a person who has resided in the said county during the same period. 4. A gentleman rider shall be deemed to be one who has not ridden for hire during the past five years.



5. All entries and nominations to be ac companied by entrance fees, name and age of horse, and colors of rider, and in the hands of the Secretary, addressed to Quill’s Hotel, not later than 9 p. m. on Thursday, November Ist. Weights for the first day’s Handicaps and Open Hurdle Raco will be published on Friday, November 9th. Weights for other Handi caps will be published at 8 p. m. on the evening of the first day’s racing. 6. Acceptances for the first day s Handicaps and Open Hurdle Race to be paid to the Secretary not later than 9 p.m. on Tuesday, November 13th; ac ceptances for other Handicaps at 9 p.m. on evening of first day’s racing. 7. Five per cent will be deducted f;rom the gross of all monies payable in ac cordance with this programme for ex penses of the course. 8. All nominations and acceptances go to the fund.. S. SAUNDERS, 8 222 Secretary. mHE GUARDIAN is published every ' i evening, giving every day’s news, up to the hour of going to press. This is better than buying a sixpenny weekly.



Consultations. A FORTUNE FOR FIVE SHILLINGS. a fortune for ss. » DAMASTOR’S NOVELTY CONSULTATION ON THE MELBOURNE CUP, 1883. To be Run on the 6th of November. Capital £5,000, In 20,000 Sharea of 5s each. 431 Prizes guaranteed. as follows Melbourne Cup. First ... ... £SOO Second..-. ... 300 Third 200 Starters (divided) 500 Non-starters ... 1,000 Do be distributed Cash Awards. 5 at £IOO each sat £SO each 10 at £25 each 20 at £l2 10s each 40 at £6 5s each 200 at £5 0s each £2,500 £2,500 Each ticket has seven separate chances, Race and Cash Awards being drawn for separately. Please send Post-office Orders, when convenient, or Bank Notes. Cheques must be marked “ correct ” by Bank. If Stamps are sent for tickets please add one shilling in the pound extra. Notice. Begistered letters not ac cepted Two stamps required for reply and result. Wilt close on or about thb 3rd of November. Address— “ADAMASTOR,” Care of Lyons and Hart, 7 60 Box 151, P. 0., Dunedin. £3OOO. A USTRALASIA’S SWEEP MELBOURNE CUP. THE GREATEST RACING EVENT OF THE YEAR. (Run in Oct.—Close as soon as filled.) 12,000 SHARES, 5s EACH. An even Four Shares, 20s. To be distributed as follows : First Horse £IOOO | Starters divide £l5O Second ... 500 | Non-Starters 100 Third ... 250 | Total | £2OOO ' And 10 Prizes at £25 each ... £250 50 Prizes at £lO ~ ... 500 50 Prizes at £5 ~ ... 250 Total in Prizes, £IOOO. Grand total £3OOO. THE THIRD CONSULTATION OF MY 1883 SERIES. The success and general satisfaction over previous events may be deemed sufficient introduction for that announced above.



Clients are requested to send for not less than four shares, taken up in one name. A pound secures four chances —not one only. The right of declining any particular subscription is reserved. Deducted for expenses, 10 per cent. Probity is guaranteed by good com mercial bona tides. References : Mel bourne Sportsman and City Journals. Bankers —Sydney : City Bank. Melbourne : National Bank. Applicants are lequested to enclose bank notes and register the L tter (strong registered envelopes obtainable at every post office) ; if crossed cheque, add Bank charge for collection (payable “Aus tralasia” or Bearer); also add 6d on notes when other than N.S.W. or Vic., and in all cases id postage for reply and result. Enclose two addressed envelopes un stamped. One extra Ticket (FREE) with every twenty to one address, thus enabling the promoters of Clubs for every twentv tickets a chance of being a winner with out investing, necessarily, a penny. pSt* REGISTER LETTERS Application, as usual, by letter. In tending applicants would oblige _by writing immediately, to hasten the time for drawing. the convenience of Sydney Subscribers, “ Australasia’s ” Letter Box will be found at the Offices, 40 Hunter street, Sydney, ADDRESS: AUSTRALASIA, Care of Mr H. J. Franklin, Wholesale Bookseller, Printer and Publisher, 8-223 40 Hunter street, Sydney.



Government Notice. V. R. The public trust office OF NEW ZEALAND. Atention is directed to the provisions of the Acts establishing this Office, and to the advantages placed thereby within ths. reach of every colonist. Subject to such provisions, tiie State offers to every per son : 1. —About to make his or her Will or Codicil. 2. —lntending to provide for Wife and Children or others by deed of Settlement. 3. —Settling Property by way of Mar riage Settlement. 4—Desiring to renounce the Trusts of a Will, having been appointed Executor or Trustee under the same. s.—Having acted as Trustee, Executor, or Administrator, wishing to be relieved of the Burthen of Trustee hip or Adminis tration, the option of us jg the State ma chinery, and gives an absolute guarantee against loss of funds by fraud, peculation, or dishonesty. Every information may be obtained from ALEANDER LEAN, Agent at Christchurch; Or from R. 0. HAMERTON, Public Trustee Wellington, 12th May, 1882



QOVERNMENT PUBLICATIONS. The following Government Publica tions, with others, can be obtained at the Office of this Paper : Mines Act, 1879 Mining Companies Act, 1872 Mines Act Amendment Act, 1872 Canterbury Rivers Gaming and Lotteries Debtors and Creditors Act Debtors and Creditors Rules Stamp Act Agricultural and Pastoral Societies Cruelty to Animals Protection of Animals Brands and Branding Dog Registration Drainage Sheep Railway Tariff Amendment Companies Road Boards Fencing Act Amendment, 1882 Local Elections Corrupt Practices Licensing .Act Licensing Amendment Acts affecting Agriculture and Stock Education Etc,, Etc., Etc, Ball programme cards in very neat styles, with Pencils and Ribbons, printed at the Guabdian Office, W<wt street.



Educational. Ladies’ -School ILL COMMENCE JULY 17 th, MRS THOMPSON, Tancred Street. 7 65 Public Companies. -VTBW ZEALAND LOAN & MER i>| 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, 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. W. H. Gundry.



W. H. Guridry, F ICENSBD LAND BROKER Under the LAND TRANSFER ACT, PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT &'AUDITOR. Books and Partnership Accounts super vised. Audited, and Adjusted. Auditor for the Borough of Ashburton Ashburton Woollen Factory Company Ashburton Cheese and Butter Factory Ashburton Saleyards Company Ashburton Gas, Coal, and Coke Go. Ashburton Town Hall Company Etc., Etc/, Etc. Money to Lend ON APPROVED FREEHOLD SECU RITY, repayable by monthly instalments or otherwise. Agent for STANDARD INSURANCE COMPANY, STANDARD PROPERTY INVEST MENT SOCIETY. East street, Ashburton. 384



Business Notices. REMOVED TO NEW PREMISES. GL J. F. Lublow, MERCHANT TAILOR & OUTFITTER, BEGS to'intimate to his customers and the general public of Ashburton and the surrounding districts that he has REMOVED To more extensive premises recently erected by him in TANCRED STREET, ASHBURTON ([Next Union Bank c£ Australia). To keep pace with hia largely increas ing trade, ho has> purchased a LARGE STOCK of the very beat material, viz. : Saddle Kaiapoi West of England Fancy Coating Irish Frieze Whipcord Elastic Rib Bedford Cord Melton Black Cloth Doeskin And other Tweeds too numerous to par ticularise. It is therefore needless to state that he is in a position to supply a first-class article at the lowest possible price FOR CASH, and in all cases A GOOD FIT GUARANTEED. Gentlemen’s own material made up. TANCRED STREET, ASHBURTON (Next to the Union Bank of Australia). 1295



mAKE TIME BY THE PORE. X LOCK.” The circumstances of social life are widely different in these colonies from those at Home, and therefore the colonial market requires different treatment. This fact Kobert Murray, PRACTICAL WATCHMAKER, East street, Ashburton, was not long in learning after his arrival on these shores, and he at once set his attention upon supplying WATCHES, which, while constructed with every regard to accuracy and reliableness in time-keeping, are also supplied with extra heavy cases, to resist the wear and tear of colonial life. He Ila just received an other supply of watches, and invites attention to prices. Celebrated Englisn levers, made expressly for R. Murray, specially suited for colonial wear, with extra heavy cases, all the latest improvements, at L 6, L 6 6s, L 6 10s ; higher classes, L 7, L 8 10s, LlO 10s, and Ll2 12s; Rotherhams, L 6 10s, Printed guarantee with each watch sold. Attention is called to the Clocks, Jewellery, and English Plate in stock, and to the fact that all kinds of REPAIRING are done on the premises and GUARANTEED. R. MURRAY’S SHOP is CON SPICUOUS by the “ REGULATOR ” of his own manufacture which occupies a place in his window, and serves as an authority on mean time to the town. Watches free and saf* b” post on re ceipt of P. 0.0 730c-960 THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN Published Daily, Can be obtained from the followin



Business Notice. 0 R I C K E T. The undersigned will offer' during the coming season the whole of his enormous stock at Wholesale Prices comprising the balance of last year’s Stock, the whole of Mr E. Fuller’s Stock, and 20 Cases to ar rive per Waikato. HUNDREDS OF BATS, To select from by the following makers: — Cobbett, Duke, Lilly white, Jeffreys, Bart let, Ayers, Bussy, Crimwood and others. Extra large discounts to Clubs and Schools. TO ARRIVE—A Large Stock of Lawn Tennis (good), with all the latest improve ments. • W. BRICE, Opposite Bank of New Zealand, CHRISTCHURCH. 8 338 George Lea, 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 P. & D. Duncan, 4 GRICULTURAL IMPLEMENTS A. MANUFACTURERS, Christchurch and Ashburton, Having been appointed AGENTS at Ash burton for the PEERING 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 McCORMIOK’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



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



rjlO FARMERS & STOCKBREEDERS The following Works may be had from THOS. F. FARLEY, BOOKSELLER & STATIONER, Ashburton, The Horse, with supplement, by Wtn. Youatt; Cattle, their breeds and manage ment, by Wm. Youatt; Sheep and Cattle, by C. Armatage ; Agricultural Chemistry and Geology, by Professor Johnston ; Agricultural Chemistry, by Maolvor ; 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 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 Treahing Machines ; also, all kinds of Spring Carts, Drays, Traps &c. Shearer & Lewis, GENERAL BLACKSMITHS, AND Veterinary Shoeing Forge, Having secured the services of a first-class Shoeing Smith, defy competition. All orders entrusted to their care will receive prompt attention at reasonable charges. Agents for McCormick’s Reapers and Binders. Note the Address— Great South road, Tinwald. ROOd



Geo. Booth & Sons, Manufacturers and import ers of AGRICULTURAL IM PLEMENTS, CARLYLE IMPLEMENT WORKS, [Sydenham (near Christchurch). Makers of Carlyle Iron Windmills Carlyle Seed Strippers Carlyle Improved Disc Harrows Carlyle Drays, Tip Carts, Spring Traps, &c. Ploughs, Harrows, Cultivators, Broadcast Sowers, &c. Sole Agents for RANSOME’S STEAM THRESHING MACHINERY. Offices and Stores — 213 Tuam street, Christchurch. Postal Address—P.O. Box 89, Christ- E W WORK. church. 473 e Copies of Mr Bowron’s Book “ Cheese, Butter, and Bacon,” can be obtained at this office. Price, la.



Business Notices. QN SALE BY THE UNDERSIGNED. SEED WHEAT OATS BARLEY GRASS SEED CHAFF FLOUR BRAN SHARPS TEA SUGAR, etc. Agents for Moore & 00. , Christchurch. ROBINSON & TOWNSHEND, 8 295 Havelock street. N EVIL AND ITS REMEDY.—T y 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 2/4 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 cask 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 ißs 6d; ladies’ tailor made ulster, £2, All other goods in proportion, for cash only. CRAIGHEAD & CO., TAILORS AND CLOTHIERS,



CELEBRATED xxxx AND BITTER ALB, BITTER ALB. PLEASES BOTH EYE AND PALATE. TONIC AND WHOLESOME. Guaranteed absolutely free from adultera tion. The following are specimens of the com pliments we are receiving frequently : “ Please ship by next boat 3 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 Meukow’s Brandy, Roderick Dhu and Shaughraun Whiskies, and Mars den and Raffley’s celebrated Billiard Tables. 1266



E T H V E JN. We beg to thank the inhabitants of Methven and surrounding districts for the liberal support accorded us since our commencing Business here. We wish to notify that we have REMOVED ntp 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 suniers with every description Stores, &c., at wholesale rates. TIMBER of every de scription at lowest current rates. Best Newcastle COAL from the Old Lambton Mine. Builders requisites in IRON MONGERY, DOORS, SASHES, etc., always on hand. Feed OATS and Seed WHEAT and OATS on Sale. Oaten Sheaf CHAFF in any quantities (best quality). We have also on Sale Messrs Booth, McDonald and Co.’s celebrated 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, and New Zealand Insurance Company. Land and Commission Agents. Loans negotiated.—C. J. W. Cookson, Jtxn. , and Co., General Merchants, Methven. Methven, July 9th, 1883. 7 66 Trees. Trees. Trees. SEALY BROS., NURSERY AND SEEDSMEN, Ashburton, HAVE FOR SALE, at very low prices, an extensive stock of every description., Our FOREST TREES include Pinus Insignia, P. Jefferii, P. Radiala, P. Austriaca, P. Maritima, Spruce and Scotch Firs, Cupressus, Mac rocarpa, Ash, Elm, etc. Our FRUIT TREES this season are the finest ever offered in Canterbury. The list of Pears, Plums, Peaches, Cherries, Nectarines and Apples, include all the old standard sorts as well a s 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



STOP THAT COUGH! DON’T DELAY.—How can you stop it? Where is the Remedy. Bennington’s PECTORAL OXYMEL OF CARRA GEEN or IRISH MOSS (registered), can produce more evidence of real merit than any other article for the purpose. Sold everywhere. —G, Bonnington, Christchurch. HI Wanted parties about to furnish to know that J. Meech is selling all his goods at a sacrifice, being over-stocked and wanting the money. Drawing-room Suites from j£io ios, warranted ; Good Bed-room Suites, remark ably low; Drawing-room; Fancy Walnut Tables, Japanese Tables, a splendid Inlaid Walnut Sideboard, Marble Slab, with Plate Glass back, to be sold cheap. Iron Bed steads, Crockery-ware, and every requisite for house furnishing etc. Funerals conducted on the cheapest scale. Practical workmen kept in all its branches. Agent for the cele brated Venetian Blind Makers, Dunedin. Carvings and Turnery of every kind. All kinds of furniture exchanged and highest price given for furniture. Note the address—Next Bullock’s Arcade, Ashburton.



Business Notices. to the inhabitants of Rakaia -> and surrounding districts, that I am pre pared to supply them with prime Butchers’ MEAT at the undermentioned prices:— r. Beef, lOOlba, at 3|d per lb. , Side Mutton,. 2£d ~ 8 JHARL’ S IND?R, j 1460 South Rakaia. ■, Conveyances. LONGBEACH ROYAL MAI COACH Leaves Longbeach for Ash burton dai (Sundays excepted) at 7.30 a. m., Waterto 8.10 a.m., Ashton 8.25 a.m., Wheatston -8.45 a.m., arriving at Ashburton in tim> for the 10.24 express from Christchurc to Timaru. The coach leaves the coach tables, Wakanui Road (opposite Central Hotel), Ashburton, at 4.5 p.m., arriving «t Longbeach at 7.3<' p.m. Parcels or orders left at any of th» above places wiU receive strict attention Fares—Through single fares, 5s ; return same day, Bs. From this date RETURN FARE at SINGLE RATES, on Saturdays only, between Waterton and Ashburton. W. E. BOND, Proprietor, 4270 Longbeach. IN WALD AND MOUNT SOMERS RAILWAY. MOUNT SOMERS AND ANAMA ROYAL MAIL COACH. This Coach leaves Hood’s Hotel, Moun • Somers, for Anama Railway Station, at 7.30 am. and 5.35 p.m. every Tuesday and Saturday; returning to Mount Somer on the arrival of each train. Parcels and Luggage punctually attended to. Single fares, ?s; return, 3s. .n JOHN HOOD Boarding Houses, &c. PANAMA HOUSE (late a stbk’s), Tanceed street Ashburton. The undersigned begs to inform the pubic that he 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. Goon 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 s age since he has taken over the Prince Albert Boarding House, and trusts by i 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.



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



SHBURTON HOTEL. ARCHIBALD M'OOLL (for many years Manager of the late Sir Cracroft Wilson’s Rangitata Station) begs to in form his numerous Friends and the gene ral pnblio that he has taken possession of the Ashburton Hotel, which has been greatly improved and entirely re-furnished and re-decorated, and is now replete with every convenience and comfort. A. M'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 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 ol the Somerset Stables), is sufficient guarantee that Coun try Visitors will meet with every Ac commodation in that respect. 1330



Metropolitan temperance hotel, Christchurch. S. Stoddard BEGS respectfully to inform the Public that he HAS TAKEN THE ABOVE HOTEL, And all necessary improvements are being made to ensure the comfort of Customers. Grilled Steaks, Chops, and Hot Meals at all hours. The Hotel Bar is now open from 7 a.m. to 11 p. m., where Coffee is always ready and all Temperance Drinks can be pro cured. TEA TO ORDER. Tripe atid 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 Hotej. 1365



Medical. GRATEFUL—COMFORTING. EPPS'S COCOA BREAKFAST. BY a thorough knowledge of the naturur laws which govern the operations of digestion and nutrition, and by a carefu. application of the tine properties of well selected cocoa, Mr. Epps has provided our breakfast tables with a delicately flavoured beverage which may save us raa. ; I.eavy doctor’s bills. It is by the ad cious use ol such articles of diet that a constitution may be gradually buil* uj. until strong enough to resist every ten dency to disease. Hundreds of subtle maladias are floating around us ready to attack wherever there is i weak point. We may escape many h fatal sh.-ft by keeping ourselves well fortified with pure blood and a properly nourished frame. See article in the Civil Service Gazette. Made simply with boiling water or milk. Sold only in packets, labelled : JAMBS EPPS AND CO., HO&KEOPATHIC CHEMIST, LONDON. ALSO, EPPSj CHOCOLATE ESSENCE i



Medical DEAFNESS. —Quacfca calling theta selves “ Doctors,” are utterly ruin* ing the organs of hundreds suffering from deafness, charging from L 5 to L2O for so doing. 1 have two infallible remedies (No. 1, deafness arising from colds No. 2, the thickening of the parts of .the Tvmpanum) from r> cipes sent me by those world-known Auriata, the late and. pro* sent senior Aurge'-ns > f the Royal Dis- ‘ pensary for Diseases of the Ear. —‘Send stamps for particulars to T. B. Hanna ford, Auckland, N.Z. 1270 1-IILB W »Kil OAKJfiA These Cakes are principally prepared from Herbs, and d>> 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 ess iiftroduey 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, 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 -ardly-carab'.e 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 mcgre recently there was a case, a grown map whose seat was affected by the Thread Worm, and who, after t.rving many sorts of remedies, was directly relieved by a dose of



DR HEILBRON’S Worm Cakes. There are cases where the worms come away that they almost can be counted then often they come away in whole clots and sometimes in a thick and slimy stuff, and although not so perceptible, still they are caused to leave by Dr Heilbroa’s Worm Cakes. And there have been Other cases where children affected with Worms, when coughing .or sneezing, do discharge' them through the mouth and nose. - The symptoms of Worms sure generally as follows Lassitude, Giddiness, De pression of Spirits, Impaired Appetite (which if not acted against, will engender diseases of the bile), Disorder of the Stomach and Digestive Organs,. Sick Headaches, Vomiting, Disturbed Sleep, and many more serious complaints, in cluding Fits, of which last many persons have been cured by these Worm Cakes. No time should be’lost in removing these Worms, else the consequence will bo se|i 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. ’ i, ~ DIRECTIONS FOB tTSB. 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 no6*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; , £rom|4 to 8 years, one Cake and a half; fromSlu 14, two Cakes; and so to increaseiwith the age, but never more than four Cakes at one dose. Grown females may gene rally take three Cakes at a dose, and grown men four Cakes, according, to con stitution. The most effective way of using these Worm Cakes is by taking the dose before going to bed, and on the following morning to take a cup of hot tea .before breakfast. t ■ As I am not certain how long ! 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';. executed. MRS E. HOMBERG, Sole Agent. Ashburton Agents— Messrs Andrewes Bros.; Mr R. Alcorn . 5



KEATING’S COUGH LOZENGES. COUGHS. ASTHMA. BRONCHITIS, ACCUMULATION OF PHLEGM, Composed of the purest articles.' These .Lozenges contain no opium nor any deleterious drug, therefore the most delicate can take them with perfect confidence. Their'beneficjal effect is speedy and certain. This old. ua failing family remedy is daily recommended,iby 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 , apd 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 bfcat 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'* 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 POWDEK > FOR CHILDREN CUTTING TEETH. CAUTION TO PURCHASER - The value of this well-known Family Medi. cine has been largely tested in all parts of the world, and by all grades of society, for upwards of FIFTY YEARS. Its well-earned exten sive sale has induced SPURIOUS IMITA TIONS, some of which in OUTWARD APPEARANC E so closely resemble the bri* ginal as to have deceived many purchasers. The proprietor therefore feels it due to thi public to give a special caution against the usi of SUCH IMITATIONS. Purchasers are therefore requested carefull, to observe the four following distinct!v. characteristics, without which none ar genuine : , Ist—ln every case the words JOHN STEEDMAN, CHEMIST, WALWORTH. SURREY, are engraved on the Governmen Stamp affix to each packet. 2nd—Ea.cn Single Powder has direction* for the dose, and he words, John Steedman Chemist, Walworth, Surrey, printed thereon. 3rd —The name, Steedman, is always speh with two EE’s. 4th —The manufacture is carried on soleh at Walworth, Surrey. Sold in Packets by all Chemists ana Medi cine Vendors. Kkmpthorn, Prosser and Co ASK for POWELL’S BALSAM o 1 ANISEED