JOTTINGS FROM A TRAVELLER'S JOURNAL.

[ffElTIMt SPECIALLY FOB THE ‘ ‘ASHBURTON - -■ GUARDIAN. ”J

No. XIX.

Leaving Genoa —Tunnel Travelling— A Glimpse op the Apennies—Nervi— A Beautiful Prospect—St Mary hertta—A Historical Spot The Place op Chairs— Spezzia and Ar- COLA.

The- -train backed out from the station at Genoa. For a while I won dered where we were going. At first, I thought we were merely shunting on to another track. But no; the retrograde movement was continued for a consider able distance. But at'length the engine was resettled, and we went forward through a long tu mel, underlying a part of the city to another'station called Piazza Brig nole. Here we wore detained some time; for what purpose I was unable to deter mine, unless it tV&sMo give • opportunity for an employee to test the wheels of _ the carriages; this being the only operation I saw during the detention. It gave me time, however, to take a good look at the defences on this side of the city. Great pains seem to have been taken to protect Genoa from assault. The ramparts are evidently of long standing, but have been added to and strengthened by modern works.

"When at last we began to move, I an ticipated the pleasure of viewing the country as we advanced. But in this I was grievously disappointed. A rapid succession of tunnels, limited the range or vision to the carriage in which I sat. I thought these snbterreanan passages vezatioualy frequent on the journey from San Remo ; but hetween Genoa and Pisa they are still more htimerous, and some of them very long. But as the old proverb says “ What can’t be cured, must be en dured.” 1 had to be content to travel in obscurity, .only now and then getting a glimpse of : the surrounding country with here and there snug villages, and houses made to look picturesque and pretty by ornamental devices painted on their fronts.

Crossing the almost dry channel of the Bisagreo, and passing the town of Sturla, the jtfediterranean sea came into view again on the right, and .the slopes of the Apennines onjthe left, clothed with vine yards and olive groves; detached villas occasiopa&r . peeping out amidst the foliage. Two more tunnels took us past Quarto and Quinto, merely allowing a glance at the thick plantations of lemon trees ih'tviliiih they were embowered, and the "detached country houses in the environs; until we pulled up at Nervi. This is a town of some 9,000 inhabitants, and is 1 also surrounded by lemon trees. It enjoys the reputation of an excep tionally mild and e juable climate, owing to its sheltered -• situation. Here 1 I saw some handsome suburban villas : parti cularly villa Geopallo, and villa Ponzone, the latter built'in imitation of a pagoda. JBogliasco, Pieve di Sori and Sori were passed in succession: tunnels con • stantly Intervening to prevent anything like a continuous view. At the last mentiened place, however, I got a brief prospect of surpassing beauty, while crossing the lofty viaduct that spans the town. The deep blue sea on one side and on the | other a luxuriant valley running up between surrounding hills ; just such a spot' as-1 should imagine an ancient hermit might select for his retreat from a noisy sinful world, if he wished to be hidden from all meaner charms than those of nature ; the distant town in the hollow serving to remind him that if there were human beings in the neighborhood beside himself, they were far beneath. him, and that he lived in a state of exaltation beyond their reach. On we sped—piercing the promontory of St Margherita by the long tunnel Ruta, which takes it title from the ad joining village of that name. Here there is a stretch Define fertile country skirting the B%y of Rapallo. Soma of the Italians a taste tor rural beauty ; for many country houses have been erected qrf the plain, and add variety to the prospect. . At a snort distance is a small seaport, called Portofino. Two old castles, ons of them on the extreme point of the pro montory,,. and commanding a fine view, give a special character to the scene Th e interest of the locality is enhanced by an historical event of no mean importance. Francis 1., after the battle of Pavia, was intercepted here' when on his way to Madrid and imprisoned in a monastery that then'stood midway between St Mar gherita and Portofino. At Rapallo a soecial industry is the manufacture of lace ; and near at hand is the Church of Madonna di Moatallegro, a shrine of peculiar sanctity, to which numbers of pilgrims from places far and near resort. Chiavari, the next place of note, is pleasantly situated at the mouth of the river Ehtella. Lace-making is here also a special branch of trade. There are, besides, some silk factories and several shipwrights’ establishments. But the article* lot Which Chiavari is chiefly famous are a peculiar kind of chairs, known throughout Italy by the name of Sedie di Chiavari. They are fragile in appearan e, but more durable than they look. The distant mountains form a semicircle round this locality, and the country all around is chirming. Savagna is comparatively insignificant as a town, but derives some interest from its historical associations. The Counts of Fieschi >held irule here, and one of the family, Sinibaldo, who was born here, was afterwards elevated to the chair of St Peter, .under the title of Innocent IV. . He was the.astute opponent of the Em peror Frederick 11. Another long tunnel shut out the landscape, for a ‘ while, from view. Emerging again into daylight, we came in sight of Sestri Levante. From this point the line turned more inland ; but with little advantage, as far as the facili ties for seeing the country are concerned. A wide stretoh lies between the road and the distant mountains, but the undulat ing character of the ground compelled the engineer, I presume, to have recourse to incessant tunnels.

Monoglia, Deiva, Framnra, Bonassola, Levanto,.Monterossa, Vcrnazza, Gorniglia, Manarila, Riomaggiore, were all past in succession; the constantly intervening tunnels precluding anything like a satis factory. view. Then we came to La Spezzia, the important naval depot of the kingdom of Italy. Two rocky promon tories form the entrance to the harbor, and are crowned with forts. The harbor itself is large and well sheltered. The royal dockyard, is a vast establishment, covering an area of between one and two hundred acres; and the magazines in the Bay of St Vito are on a scale nearly as large. Italy, as is well known, has recently added to her navy some very powerful ironclads. I saw some of these formidable ships of war riding at anchor in the port. One launched a few weeks ago at Leghorn has been sent round to La Spezziai'for equipment. After leaving La Spezzia I had to en dure more tunnels before reaching Areola, remarkable chiefly for a lofty bell tower. Shortly afterwards we crossed the stream which anciently formed the boundary be tween Italy and Liguria. (To be continued.)

TTTR ASHHURILON GUARDIAN, WEDNESDAY, JULY 18, 1883. "T??; 'i ' i ■ j :: - • ' ' — j -——————

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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, for 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, 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 you will have no sickness or suffering 7-8 or doctors’ biils to pay.



Prosp ctus mHE CANTERBURY MEAT AND S DAIRY PRODUCE EXP3RT COMPANY, LIMITED. NOMINAL CAPITAL ... £50,000 In 5,000 shares of £5 each, Subscribed Capital, £2O 000 ; of which £IO,OOO is called up. Directors : John Grigg, Esq. (chairman), Longbeach, stockowner William Chryatill, 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 1,000 of the NEW SHARES of the Company at 10s premium, and they now INYITE APPLICATIONS for the same, which will be received till 31st July, 1883. The following are the terms upon which the shares are offered :—£l 10s cash on application (which includes the premium); £1 payable on 30th Septem ber, 1883 ; £1 payable on 30th December, 1883 ; £1 payable on 30th March, 1884 ; and £1 payable on 30th June, 1884; which will make the amount paid up on the new shares equal to the old, viz.', £5.



The amount of the premium received on the sale of these shares is to be applied exclusively in the formation of a reserve fund. All allotments will be made as soon as possible after July 31st, and should the total of the applications exceed the num ber of shares available for allotment, an apportionment will be made. For further information apply to the Directors, or to the Secretary, at the Com pany’s office. Applications will be received by the Bank of New Zealand, Christchurch, or any of its agencies in Canterbury; Fried lander Bros., Ashburton; and at the Com pany’s office, F. WAYMOUTH, Secretary. Christchurch, 20th June, 1883. 1463



Public Companies. "VTEW ZEALAND LOAN & MER iS 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 C0. , 8ce l e ,, Com bined Threshing Macniuca 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. Ghindry, Licensed land broker Under the LAND TRANSFER ACT, PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT & AUDITOR, Books and Partnership Accounts super vised, Audited, and Adjusted. Auditor for the Borough of Ashburton Ashburton Woollen Factory Company Ashburton Cheese and Butter Factory Ashburton Saleyards Company Ashburton Gas, Coal, and Coke Co, Ashburton Town Hall Company Etc., Etc., Etc. Money to Lend ON APPROVED FREEHOLD SECU RITY, repayable by monthly instalme nts or otherwise. Agent for STANDARD INSURANCE COMPAJ IY, STANDARD PROPERTY INY«tf ST MENT SOCIETY. East street, Ashburton. .384



fiHgiW SHBURTON POULTRY, PIGEON, CANARY ASSOCIATION. The Third Annual Show of the above will be held in the TOWN HALL, ON FRIDAY AND SATURDAY, August 3rd and 4th, When prizes will be offered in 113 dif- There will be a grand distribution of over 100 exhibits selected by the Com mittee at great care and cost. Tickets of admission, entitling to a chance of a prize, at a cost of one shilling each can be ob tained from the Secretary or any member of the Committee. The following special prizes have been kindly given by various gentlemen : The following are confined to the Dis trict : 1. A copy of Wright’s “Ulus- s. d. trated Poultry Book,” for the largest, prize-taker in the Poultry Class, value ... 35 0 (N.B. —The Secretary has decided to forego his right to compete for this prize.) 2. Best Cochin Hen, under 12 months ... ... ... 10 6 3. Best Colored Dorking Cock... 10 6 4. Best pair Silver-spangled Hambnrghs .. ... ... 10 6 4. Best pair Fowls in classes 57 and 58 ... ••• 10 0 (N.B.— Cla=s 57, Heaviest pair Fowls; class 58, beat pair Fowls for table pur poses, to he shown alive.) 5. Best pair Tumbler Pigeons ... 10 6 AND ferent classes.



6. Best cage four Canaries, each a different type 10 0 7. Purest bred Cinnamon Canary in show ... ..._ ... 10 6 8. Best Variegated Norwich Ca nary ... ... ... : 10 6 9. Best Slate-coloredLowrio Par rot- , ... —**’ ••• io 0 10. For the six largest and heaviest Hen Eggs 10 6 Open to all : 1. A Silver Cup, value £8 Bs, for the exhibitor securing the greatest number of points, for birds the bond fide property of exhibitor. Winners Ist prize to count three points, 2nd priz6 two points,' highly commended one point, commended half a UUlUui 2. A copy of Tegetmier’s “ Illustrated Book of Poultry,” value £1 Is, for the best pair of White Dorkings (cock and hen). (N-B. —For this prize special entry and exhibits are required.) 3. A copy of Tegetmier.’s “ Illustrated Book of Pigeons,” for the best pair of Antwerps in Show. 4. Wright’s “ Illustrated Pigeon Ma nual,” for the beat pair of Jecobins in Show. Prize schedule and any further infer mation can be obtained from the Secre tary. Entries close on Thursday, July 31st, at 5 p.m. STEPHEN E. POYNTZ, 1485 .. Secretary,



Consultation. A FORTUNE FOR FIVE SHILLINGS. A FORTUNE FOR sa. A DAMASTOR’S NOVELTY CONSULTATION ON THE MELBOURNE 0 U P, 1883. To be Run on the Gth of November. Capital £5,000, In 20,000 Shares of 5a each. 431 Prizes guaranteed. as follows Melbourne Cup. First ... ... £SOO Second... ... 300 Third 200 Starters (divided) 600 Non-starters ... 1,000 £2,500 To 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 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.



Business Notices. F. S. Shearer, OP 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 Freshing Machines ; also, all kinds of Spring Carts, Drays, Traps &c.



Shearer & Lewis, i GENERAL BLACKSMITHS, and Veterinary Shoeing Forge, Having secured the services of a first-class Shoeing Smith, defy competition. All orders entrusted to their care will receive prompt attention at reasonable charges. Agents for McCormick’s Reapers and Binders. Note the Address — Great South road, Tinwald. 590 d rjVO FARMERS & STOCK BREEDERS The following Works may be had from THUS. F. FARLEY, BOOKSELLER & STATIONER, Ashburton, The Horse, with supplement, by Wm. Youatt; Cattle, their breeds and manage ment, by Wm. Youatt; Sheep and Cattle, by C. Armatage ; Agricultural Chemistry and Geology, by Professor Johnston ; Agricultural Chemistry, by Maclvor ; Agricultural Chemistry, by Alfred Gibson; Breeding of Draught Horses, by Reynolds.



A large and varied stock of standard literature always on hand—any book not in stock will be procured without delay. Subscribers wanted for all newspapers, pamphlets, and periodicals, by Thomas F. Farley, Saunders’ buildings, Ashburton. 1041 PUBLICATIONS, The following Government Publics tions, with others, can be obtained at thfc Office of this Paper : Education Act Railway Tariff (revised) Crown Lands Guide Regulation of Local Elections Act Public Libraries Acts Companies Act Fencing Act Etc., Etc.



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Gr. E. West and Co., MUSIC AND PIANOFORTE WAREHOUSEMEN, Princes street, Dunedin Have great pleasure in announcing that it is their intention to cater for the Music loving population of Ashburton in such a mamer as has never before been at tempted. Messrs G. R. West & Co. are the Largest Direct Importers of PIANOS, ORGANS, HARMONIUMS, BRASS, WIND, AND STRINGED INSTRUMENTS In the Colony, and a large and varied stock of the above can always be found. Mr G. R. West, being at present in England, is shipping direct to Dunedin all the latest novelties in MUSIC ! MUSIC I ! MUSIC !!! And the firm respectfully solicit a call from their friends, teachers, and the public in general to inspect their magnifi cent stock of Music, personally selected.



Business Notices. An evil and its remedy.—t> 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 I '/i 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. V e 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 iSs 6d ; ladies’ tailor made ulster, £2. All other goods in proportion, for cash only. CRAIGHEAD & CO., TAILORS AND CLOTHIERS, Tancred Street.



P. & D. Duncan, i GRICULTCRAL IMPLEMENTS MANUFACTURERS, CHKISrCHUitOH AND ASHBURTON, Having been appointed AGENTS at Ash burton for the DEERING REAPER AND TWINE BINDERS, We are now prepared to take orders for next season. As only a limited number will be imported, early application is necessary. All orders received after April 30 will be L 5 extra. We are also prepared to take orders for MoCORMICK’S REAPERS AND BINDERS. Makers of Ploughs, Drays, Harrows, Rollers, Grab 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



I 0 T 0 R 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 afiord 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



pHOTOG R 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. P UNEDIN BREWERY. CELEBRATED . xxxx AND BITTER ALE, BITTER ALE. PLEASES BOTH EYE AND PALATE. TONIC AND WHOLESOME. Guaranteed absolutely free from adultera tion. The following are specimens of the com pliments we are receiving frequently : “ Please ship by next boat 3 hhds Ale, same as last ; very good indeed. —Blutl. “ I believe your beer is the best in the market.’’ —Balclutha. “ I must congratulate you on the quality of the beer ;it is magnificent. If you can keep it up to that you have got a good thing.”—Waimate. KEAST & MCCARTHY, Limited. Agents for Meukow’s Brandy, Roderick Dim and Shaughraun Whiskies, and Mars den and Raffloy’s celebrated Billiard Tables. 1266



First Order of Merit and Silver International Exhibition. Medal G. KING begs to inform the public of Ashburton that ho has appointed Messrs AN DUE 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, Christchoroh. WANTED KNOWN—Every descrip tion of Plain and Fancy Pointing executed on the shortest notice, at the Qwxrdian Office, next Matson, Oox, and 00/s, West street.



- Business Notices. E T H V E N. We beg to thank the inhabitants of Methven and surrounding districts for the liberal support accorded us since our commencing Business here. We wish to notify that we have REMOVED nto 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 iption Stores, &c., at wholesale rates. TIMBER of every de scription at lowest current rates. Brst ■ Newcastle CO \L from t e Old Lambtui Mine. Builders requisites in IRON MONGERY, DOORS, SASHES, etc., always on hand. Feed OAT'S and Seed WHEAT and OATS on Sale. Oaten Sheaf CHAFF in any quantities (best quality). W e have also on Sale Messrs



Booth, McDonald and Co.’s celebrated ploughs, drays, rollers, DJSO-H ARROWS, and other Farming Implements, ,vh ; ch we are prepared to sell at Christchurch Prices, with freight 1 added. We are also boohing orders for McCormick’s Reapers and Binders, and fg mors are advised to make early applica tions. Has ton and Beattie’s flexible Harrows. Grain and other Produce Stored on the most reasonable terras. Agents for the New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Company, Limited, and New Zealand Insurance Compan>. Land and Commission Agents. Loans negotiated.—o. J. W. Cookson, Jun. , and Co., General Merchants, Methven. Methven, July 9th. 1883. 7 66



Trees. Trees. Trees. SEALY BROS., NURSERY AND SEEDSMEN, Ashburton, HAVE EOR 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 offered in Canterbury. The list of Pears, Plums, Peaches, Cherries, Nectarines and Apples, include all the old standard sorts as well as many excellent new kinds. In SHRUBS AND ROSES our stock is large and varied, and contains everything worthy of growth. For FENCING AND HEDGING we have an immense quantity of Macro carpa grown expressly for this purpose in pots and boxes; also, Holly, Thorn Quicks, Privet, Matapo, Laurel, African Box Thorn, Osage Orange, etc. Also, Rhubarb and Asparagus Root'?, Goose berry and Currants of all sorts, Quince, Mulberry, Almonds, Walnuts, Grape Vines, etc. Sealy Bros., ASHBURTON. 7 5G



John Broom, OIGN WRITER, DECORATOR, 0 COACH PAINTER, &c. Orders may be left at McColl’s, Ashbur ton Hotel; or Husband’s Stables, Hill’s Hotel. 1257



G-eorge JLea, jgUILDER 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., Wheatstom 8.45 a.m., arriving at Ashburton in time for the 10.24 express from Ghristchurc to Timaru. Tho coach leaves the coach tables, Wakanui Road (opposite Central Hotel), Ashburton, at 4.5' p.m., arriving at Longbeach at 7.30 p.m. Parcels or orders left at any of the above places wiU receive strict attention Fares—Through single fares, 5s ; return same day, Bs. From this date RETURN FARE at SINGLE RATES, on Saturdays only, between Waterton and Ashburton. W. E. BOND, Proprietor, 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, ?s ; return, 3a. _ n JOHN HOOD Boarding Houses, &c. rnHE GLASGOW PIE HOUSE, X Corner of Dowling and Princes streets, Dunedin, J. DONALDSON, Proprietor. Has opened a place in connection with the above, which he has christened “THE BODEGA,” and can promise to supply his friends with a better Glass of Wine or Beer, direct from the cask in a cool cellar, than they can obtain anywhere in the city. Dowling Street. Princes street. “THE BODEGA.’ au 17



A N A M A H OUSE X (late a stub's), TaNOUED STREET Ashbuhtow. 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 Mv Anstee, where ho 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 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 acontinuance of the same. Private rooms for families. 0. TRUCKLE, Prince Albert Boarding House and Tem perance Hotel, near CooUson’s tstables, Wills street, Ashburton ; next Odd fellows’ Hall, and one minute s walk from the Railway Station. Charges strictly moderate. 944



Hotels FOREST HOTEL. John Tisch, Whc has again taken the hotel at Alford Forest, would be glad to . eceive a call from his old friends and as many new ones as can make it convenient .o give a look in. Good accommodation for horses. 1328



HBURTON HOTEL. ARCHIBALD M‘OOLL (for many years Manager of the late Sir Cracroft Wilson’s Rangitata Station) bags to in form his numerous Friends and the gene ral public that he has taken possession of the Ashburton Hotel, which has been greatly improved and entirely re-furnished and re-decorated, and is now replete with every convenience and comfort A. M‘Ooll would, therefore, assure his patrons that they will have every atten tion bestowed on them. I Excellently Furnished PRIVATE APARTMENTS for FAMILIES. All Liquors kept in stock are under the special supervision of the Proprietor, who will guarantee them to be of the beat de scription and quality. The Hotel is situate close to the Ash burton Bridge, and the Stabling (being now under the Proprietorship of Mr James W. M'JRae, 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, Chkistchckch. S. Stoddard BEGS respectfully to inform the Public that he HAS TAKEN THE ABOYE 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 i EPPS’S COCOA. BREAKFAST. BY a thorough knowledge of the natural laws which govern the operations of digestion and nutrition, and by a careful application of the fine properties of well selected cocoa, Mr. Epps has provided our breakfast tables with a delicately flavoured beverage which may save us many heavy doctor’s bills. It is by the judicious use of such articles of diet that a constitution may be gradually built up until strong enough to resist every ten dency to disease. Hundreds of subtle maladiaa 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 pme 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., HOMOwjc’ATHIG chemist, LONDON. ALSO, EPPS CHOCOLATE ESSENCE KEATING’S COUGH LOZENGES. COUGHS, ASTHMA, BRONCHITIS, ACCUMULATION OF PHLEGM, Composed of the purest articles. Thes: .Lozenges contain no op'um nor any deleterious drug, therefore the most delicate can take them with perfect confidence. Their beneficial ei’Lct is speedy and certain. This old, un falling family remedy is daily recommended by the most eminent Physicians. (In use nearly 60 years). . MEDICAL TESTIMONY. July 25th, 1577. 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. ’ " ‘ " Mr. I m I thei cons res sol eac Lo bot mo onl Tld and ada Che Pro S CA The value of this well-known Family Medi 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 OUTWAKi APPEARANC E so closely resemble the or ginal cs to have deceived many purchaser The proprietor therefore feels it due to th public to give a special caution against the in of SUCH IMITATIONS. Purchasers are therefore requested careful; to observe the four following distinct: v characteristics, without which none ar genuine ; 1st —In every case the words JOlii- STEEDMAN, CHEMIST, WALWORTH SURREY, are engraved on the Govcrnmen Stamp affix to each packet. 2nd—Eacn Single Powder has directions lo the dose, and he words, JOHN S’x’EEDMA.x Chemist, Walworth, Surrey, primed thereon. 3rd —The name, Si cabman, is always spei with two EE’s. 4th —The manufacture is carried on sole! at Walworth, Surrey. Sold in Packets by all Chemists ana Medi cine Vendors. Kempt-horn, Prosser and Co



■p)OWELL’S BALSAM of ANISEED,— JT The effects of one teaspoonful taken n a little water before going to bed is extraordinary. No family should be without it in the winter Sold by Chemists and Medicine Vendors throughout the World, is and 2s 3d per per bottle; a great saving in taking family bottles, lis each. Established over 50 years. Prepared only by THOMAS POWELL, Blackfriars Road, London. SK for POWELL’S BALSAM of ANISEED SOLD by all CHEMISTS and STOKE KEEPERS. Observe the Trade Mark, Lion, Net, and Mouse.”



Medical OOTOR ERNEST LOW’S Clierry Pectoral, In invaluable Medicine in all the stages of Consumption, and not to be surpassed in itficaev for Coughs, bronchitis/ Asthma, doarsenes-i, Loss of Voice, Difficulty of dreathing, Influenza, Spasmodic Croup,, Hooping Cough, and all affectiot s of the Chroat, Broncbiie, and Lungs. Prepared only by B.N CITRON, Chemist, Aeaeoa, New Zealand. May be obtained from every Chemist in - aburton and Storekeeper .in the CouaUy. au7 H E Marvellous Remedy for HOARSENESS, COUGHS, COLDS, BRONCHITIS CONSUMPTION. cn £2 AND Chest Diseases, General Agents for _ gw fvTniir 7anlonrl_ MO Wow Zealand— KEMPTHUit jn m, ui * y PROSSER, &. CO, * g 6966 to .p



DEAFNESS. —Quacks calling them selves “ Doctors,” are utterly ruin- . ing the organa 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 Die pensary fur Diseases of the Ear.—Send stamps for particulars to T. B. Hanna fokd, Auckland, N.Z. 1270' IMPORTANT to all afflicted with. ; Ulcers, Scurvy, Sores, or Wounds of .. any descript on. YATES’ PATENT" 1 ' BRITISH HERB OINTMENTS .prepared only by Mrs Burns (daughter of the late' Mr Yates), Christchurch. War- , ranted to cure Burns, Scalds, Cuts, pi : Wounds of any kind, etc., of ever solqng ' standing. Bed Ointment, a certain cure for Ulcers ; Green Ointment , a oertaiii',. cure for Scrofula or King’s Evil; Whites Ointment, a certain cure or Swellings ot Inflammation in any part of the body or „ limbs, Lumps in the T 1 luat, Sore Nip ples, Gathered Breasts, c. Directions for use—Spread the Red and Green Oint ments lightly on linen rag no bigger than the wound ; the White Ointment is to be rubbed by the hand over the part affected. - Also, YATES’ PURIFYING DROPS for Gravel or Pains in the Loins ; dose for Gravel, from 20 to 30 drops in a table- • ■ spoonful of cold water at bedtime. The Ointments are sold in pots at 2s 9d each, ' and the Drops the same price, 2a 9d pet bottle. These Ointments and Drops have effected astonishing cures in New Zealand. ■■ Names and addresses of over 50 persons ' cured, some of diseases of 30 years standing, may be obtained by applying to Mbs' j BURNS, at the above address. Agents for Ashburton —Aadrewes Bros. 9o



k R HEILB RON'S WORM OAKES 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, PiLa, Olcers, 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 hardly-curable Worm Fever. The smallest, the Thread Worm, will more than any other worm penetrate through all the crevicds of the body up to the brain. An example was recently wit nessed, where a child falling, continually into fits (the parents not knowing thd 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 |m, and who, after trying many sorts imedies, without effect was directly ed by a dose of. DR HEILBRON’S Worm Oakes. iere are cases where the worms come that they almost can be counted often they come away in whole clots, sometimes in a thick and slimy stuff, dthough not so perceptible, still they, caused to leave by Dr Heilbron’s fm Cakes. And there have been other where children affected with Worms, In coughing or sneezing, do discharge through the mouth and nose. [he symptoms of Worms are generally 'ollows ;—Lassitude, Giddiness, De ision of Spirits, Impaired Appetite tich if not acted against, will engender lases of the bile), Disorder of the Imach and Digestive Organs, Sick idaches, Vomiting, Disturbed Sleep, many more serious complaints, in .ing Fits, of which last many persons |e been cured by these Worm Oakes, time should be lost in removing these ■ms, else the consequence will be seri 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 FOR USB. The quantity of these Worm Cakes to be taken at a dose depends mostly on the age and constitution of the pitient. 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 8t j 14, two Cakes ; and so to increase with the age, but never more than, four Cakes at one dose. Grown females may gene rally take three Oakes at a dose, and grown men four Cakes, according to con stitution. The most effective way of using these Worm Cakes is by taking the dose before going to bed, and on the following morning to take a cup of hot tea before breakfast. j&M- Ar I am not certain how long I may stay in this town, and as these Worm Cakes can be obtained at a very small ex pense families will do well to have always a small supply of them at their houses. Orders for the Country promptly MRS E. HOMBERG, Sole Agent. Ashburton Agents —Mr J. M. Cam bridge ■ Messrs Andrewes Bros.; Mr R, Alcorn 336