POSTS OF HONOR.

Two appointments writes the Lon don correspondent of the New Zealand Times, just filled up have created con siderable discussion; one of these- is that of Lord Mayor of the City of London and chief Magistrate, the other is that of Her Majesty’s Executioner and Hangman in ordinary. In the former case, the alderman eligible by rotation was Mr Hadley, whose only disqualification appears to be that he is a bachelor, inasmuch, however, as many of bis predecessors have been in a similar position it formed no valid as his neice had agreed to «€t the part of Lady Mayoress for him. , He is, hdwever. also a Liberal in poli tics and a Wesleyan in religion, and perhaps these circumstances weighed in the minds of the worthy aldermen who have rejected him. From time ■ immemorial, the liverymen of the city have exercised the right of selecting two candidates for presentation to the court Of aldermen; they, therefore, chbse Mr Hadley and, Mr Fowler, M.P. The lovers of turtle thereupon retired and- consulted with closed doors, ultimately, it' seems,* selecting Mr Fowler, much to that gentleman’s astonishment. On entering the Guild hall, directly the announcement was made the indignation of the liverymen became very great, some violent speeches were made, and the. Lord Mayor both actual and elect, together with .the group of aldermen present, were greeted with hissing and other eanifestaiions of disgust, a general elinjSf.being expressed that the Cor poration, by this unjustifiable act, have driven one more nail into their own coffin. The transition from the office of Mayor to that of hangman is not so inappropriate as may appear at first sight, inasmuch as the sheriffs of London and Middle sex me generally chosen from the Com mopiCouncil, and with them too rests i-tfie appointment of hangman ; indeed, =jf no one is found capable or willing to perform the duties, these gentlemen have themselves to undertake it. The death of Marwood rendered it neces sary to choose his successor, .and . directly, it became known that the vacancy had occurred it will hardly be believed that no less than 1,200 appli cations 'were received at the Home Office. Out of this number a man natned Bihns, of Deiwsbufy, in York shire, has been accounted worthy to ad just the rope, but really it does seem extraordinary that such a number of persons could be found in any com munity who are'willing to do their fellow-creatures* to death for a given head. Of, course, some one must execute the sentence of the law, and there is nothing actually derogatory in being its instrument, but few right minded'men would- voluntarily come forward to do that which only a strict sense of duty could necessitate with most. Anent the matter a very sensible suggestion has been made in the columns of the Nineteenth Century, .that iq every great prison the warders should receive instructions and be chosen by rotation for the duty of bang ing iany criminal who may chance to be condemned in that particular gaol for thb of murder. By this means : : .bf public execution would fall on no one . particular man, indeed, the name of the warder detailed for the duty need never be known to the out side public

SUNDAY AMUSEMENTS IN AMERICA.

r,. -/ - ■ . ; » The theatrical world in the United States (says the Eta) has had a new - in the opening of M‘Vicker’s Theatre, Chicago, on Sunday evenings. Until*‘recently New Orleans was the ' ohly city where’ a play could be seen on Sunday evenings, and for some yearsdramaficT performances have been r oh Sundays owing to the French population there. It has therefore been customary with travelling theatri r car companies visiting New Orleans to open pn Sundays, and managers in Western cities have of late followed their' example. At San Francisco, where there is- always a large floating population of foreigners, dramatic re presentations on Sundays have become . thelroleL As may be expected, there have*-been strong protests against the tiistbm in those portions of the States where the religious element is strong; Jftsj' for instance, in the East and \ j.Ndrth-’weSt. But these protests do not appear to hive had any results, for %iw6‘ v io i opened their dopits, they have almost always had a large audience. In some cases, no doubt, /the drama; has gained nothing, .having* in fact, lost ground, owing to the opposition?©! the religious world; but the managers have turned a deaf ear to those who objected on religious ground!, when, as frequently happened, the Sunday * night receipts were the . largest; of ' the ‘ week. Now that McVlcker’s Theatre, at Chicago, is vegulmly opened on Sunday evenings, l it by rhany to indicate that soon .such performances will be general in America. The.next ques tion yrill; be i whether New York and other large American cities will adopt r , the plan; , Meanwhile a strong antago aism has taken root in the minds of the actors themselves, and many of the best and popular performers have deter mined td make a., vigorous stand against the new system. The actors and actresses argue that playing six nights a week during the greater part of the year, combined with occasional day perfor mances and the arduous labor involved in rehearsals and travelling, ought to be ' Sufficient to satisfy the most exacting manager. As yet the protest has not taken a practical form, but as soon as it can be made effective by an organised system we believe it is the intention of the performers to resist to the uttermost ail Sunday evening performances. The present Aof a' lafge foreign population in many cities of the United States led tq,tbe. pustom being first adopted, but if actors and actresses of note set their faces against the system, as they pro 'piketo do," there is- not rauch chance of the Sunday performances becoming getieral. lt has been one of the fore r r < most arguments against the opening of <‘ l ibaseumsand picture galleries in London ru!j bnSmiday that the theatres would fol low; 'blit* apart from all considerations of religious observance, we believe 4 • English value the day of rest too much to give it up.

TOP, ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 1883.

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Sporting. SHBURTON SUMMER RACES. For District Horses only—see Rule I. To be held on the RACECOURSE ON THURSDAY, DECEMBER 27, 1883. * Judge—S. Saunders. Stewards—J. Ivess, M. H. R., E. G. Crisp, 0. 0. Foots, W. Saunders, A. Harrison, and L. E. Corsbie. Treasurer—J. C. Bell. Starter—H. Brittan. Clerk of the Scales—A. Harrison. Clerk of the Course—W. Martin. Handicappera—Messrs S. Saunders, E. G. Crisp, and 0. 0. Fooks. Programme : 12.30 p.m.— Counties Hurdle Race (a handicap), of 26 sovs ; over six flights of hurdles, about 3ft Gin high ; nomi nation, 1 sov ; acceptance, 1 sov. miles. 1.15 p.m.— Selling Hurdle Race, of 15 sovs ; over five flights of hurdles, about 3ft Gin high ; no weight under lOst ; post entry, 1 sov, to be made with Secretary immediately after Counties Hurdle rtace ; winner to be sold for 15 sovs, any surplus to go to the funds, miles. 2 p m.— Counties Handicap, of 40 sovs ; second horse to save his stake; nomi na ion, 1 sov; acceptance, 2 sovs. 1£ miles. 2.45 p.m.— Novel Race (a handicap), of 25 sovs ; nomination, 1 sov ; accept ance, 1 sov ; the winner to be sold, the proceeds going to the fund ; weights will be declared immediately after the Counties Handicap is run. 1 mile. 3.30 p.m.—Town Plate, of 20 sovs, for all horses that have never won an ad vertised state exceeding 15 sovs; en trance, 1£ sovs ; weight for age. miles.



4.15 p.m. — Christmas Handicap, of 30 sova ; nomination, 1 sov ; acceptance, 1 sov; weights will be declared after Town Plate ia run. miles. 5 p.m.— Consolation Handicap, of 10 bovs ; for all beaten horses during the day ; nomination, 10s, to be made im mediately after the Christmas Handicap is run ; acceptance free ; to be notified within ten minutes of declaration of weights. 1 mile. RULES. 1. A district horse shall mean any horse that has been commonly resident in the Counties of Ashburton or Geraldine from September 27, 1883, and up to the date of the forthcoming meeting, and owned by a person who has resided in one or both of the said Counties during the same period. 2. General rules of Ashburton Racing Club and Canterbury Jockey Club racing rules strictly adhered to, and new scale of weight for age adopted. 3. Five per cent, will be deducted from the gross of all moneys payable in accord ance with programme, for expenses of the course. 4. All disputes, claims, and objections arising out of the racing shall be decided by the stewards, or whom they may ap point, their decision on all points con nected with the carrying out of this pro gramme to be final, and entries will only be received subject to these conditions. 5. All nominations and acceptances go to the fund. All entries and nominations to be ac-. companied by entrance fees, name and age of horse, and colors of r'dnr, and in the hands of the Secretary, addressed to Beecher’s Central Hotel, Ashburton, not later than 9 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 1. Weights will be published on the morn ing of Saturday, Dec. 15, and acceptances for the races to be paid to the Secretary as above not later than 9 p.m. on Satur day, Dec. 22. J, C. BELL, 10 771 H°m Secretary,



V. R QOYERNMENT 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 Railway Tariff Amendment Companies Road Boards Fencing Act Amendment, 1882 Local Elections Corrupt Practices Licensing Act Licensing Amendment Acts affecting Agriculture and Stock Education Agricultural and Pastoral Societies Cruelty to Animals Protection of Animals Brandr and Branding Dog Registration . Drainage



Conveyances. LONGBEACH ROYAL MAJi. COACH Leaves Longbeach for Ashburton daily (Sundays excepted) at 7.30 a. m., Waterton 8.10 a.m., Ashton 8.25 a.m., Wheatstou 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 4.50 p.m., arriving at Longbjeach at 7..F' p.m. Parcels or orders left at any of tii above places wiU receive strict attention Faros—Through single fares, 5s ; return . same day, Bs. Fmm this date RETURN FARE at SINGLE RATES, on Saturdays oniy, between Waterton and Ashburton. W. E. BOND, : Proprietor, 427 c Longbeach. rnINWALD AND MOUNT SOMERS X 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



Hotels A LFORD F O 11 E S T 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 ‘COLL (for many years Manager of the late Sir Cracroft Wilson’s Rangitata Station) begs to in firm 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. M'Coll would, therefore, assure his patrons that they will have every atten tion bestowed on them. Excellently Furnished PRIVATE APARTMENTS for FAMILIES. All Liquors kept in stock e under the special supervision of the oprietor, who will guarantee them to be o,f 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 BAIT. PROGRAMME CARDS in very neat styles, with Pencils and Ribbons, printed at the Guardian Office, Wist street PATTERN DEPOT. MRS HODuE, Dressmaker, TANCRED ST. (opposite the Arcade), Begs to intimate to the Ladies of Ashbur ton and neighbourhood that she has' Winter Dress Materials that can be dis posed of exceedingly cheap. Ladies Dresses and Underclothing made at the shortest notice. Business Notices. Registry Office for Domestic Servants. 8 320



Agricultural machine SHOP. Charles Ray, Wakantti Road, Ashburton, ENGINEER, MILLWRIGHT, REAPER A BIDDER EXPERT. All kinds of Machinery REPAIRED, with despatch, and on reasonable , terms. Extras of all kinds; orders taken for the latest improved Reapers and Binders, and the best Twine. Sewing Machines re paired. 10 800



J. A. Persson, CABINET-MAKER UPHOLSTERER and UNDERTAKER Begs to inform, the inhabitants of Ash burton and surrounding districts that he has REMOVED from his old premises to more commodious ones, situated in Wakanoi Road,. NEXT TO THE POST OFFICE, And can sell as cheap as any house in Christchurch. All the latest and newest designs of Fur niture, Bedding, etc., etc., received direct from Home every mouth. Furniture of all descriptions at lowest prices. Shop fitter etc. -Agent for Walter Gee’s Vene tian Blinds; J. B. Mansfield, Monu mental Mason. An inspection invited. 1423



JjlOR SALE AT THIS OFFICE. 'j he New Bankruptcy Bill, 1883. The Chattel Securities Act Amendment Etc Etc., Etc. mHE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN. | Published Daily, Can bo obtained from the followin AGENTS, who will receive orders : Jones, H. M. Clark, P. Andrewes, L. F. ... Carstena and Co. ... Be van, R. ... Jephson, 0. P, H... Dellow, James Schoolmaster Lambie, J. ... Harris, W. Hood, J. Patterson, W Hudson, M. ... Knight, H. Hitchcock, H The Triangle East street East street East street East street Tinwald Mayfield, Hinds Seafield Kyle Winslow Mount Someis Chertsey Waterton Alford Forest Mothven



Stud. „ HORSE CARDS neatly and cheaply printed in all colora and designs at the Guakdian office. THE Imported Thoroughbred Steeple chase horse • QUAMBY will travel the Ashburton district during the present season. Particulars see cards. Apply JOHN CARTER, 9 515 Grove House, \shburton.



rnO Travel in the Hinds and Rangitata I districts the Clydesdale S?ntire Horse YOUNG SIR COLIN- For particulars apply to CHISNALL BROS., 10 633 Ohinemuri.



Travel in the Rakaia, Methven, JS_ Hororata, and Dunsandel districts YOUNG BLUELIGHT, .' (Dapple Gray), A good upstanding carriage horse or hack, stands 16f hands. Young Bluelight is out of an Arab mare—imported from .Sydney by Sir Cra croft Wilson—by Bluelight. Terms—L3 for single mare ; L2 10s for two or more ; guarantee Li ; payable May 31st, 1884 ; groom fee ss, payable on first service. See future advertisements for urther particulars. Apply to CHARLES INDER, 10 632 South Hakaia.



PYTHON WILL Stand at Ashburton the same as usual. Pedigree —Python is a bright bay horse, bred by the Hon. E. K. Cox, N.S. W. He stands 16 hands high, by Kyogle out of Nutcut, dam of Dagworth, Hercules, Al, and Ella, all the greatest performers in the Australian colonies, under heavy weights at all distances. Kyogle by William Tell out of Cassandra, dam of Yattendon. William Tell by Touchstone, imported from England. Owing to an accident when a two-year old, Python was never trained or raced. A glance at the tabulated pedigree will be sufficient to show that Python is one of the grandest and stoutest thorough-bred horses at present in New Zealand. 9 610 -Apply to the Groom in charge. fjpHE Hackney Stallion, THE WAIF, will serve Mares on the Lowcliffe Estate. Terms—L3 ss, with free run till Ist January, 1881, after which a charge of 2s 6dper week will be made, The Waif is by Castaway, dam Fanny, an imported carriage mare. Fanny was repeatedly shown in the carriage class at Christchurch, and has never been beaten. Also, the Draught Stallion Young Major By Old Maj or. Young Major’s three-year-old unbroken colts from Lowcliffe mares have invariably topped the market at the annual sales in Christchurch. Terms—L3 ss, with free run till Janu ary Ist, 1884, after which a charge of 2s 6d per week will bo made. N.B. —No mares will be allowed to bo removed until all fees are paid. 10 642 mO TRAVEL THIS SEASON IN X ASHBURTON AND SURROUND ING DISTRICTS, The Clydesdale Horse PRETENDER. PEDIGREE.



Pretender is a dark bay with black points, rising nine years old, with good bone and substance ; stands hands high, splendid temper, good action, and a quiet worker. Pretender is by Prince Charlie (imported from Scotland by Mr VV. Boag) out of Maggie by King Fergus (imported from Scotland by Mr David Innes). Maggie’s dam imported front Tasmania. Pretender gained second prize at the Northern Show as a two-year-old in 1876, He also took second prize in 1877. Terms —£2 for the season, guarantee £3, payable oa the Ist January* 1884, and 5s grootnage. Groomage fee.payable on first service. Will be in Ashburton every Saturday. For further particulars apply to HAY SMITH, Or to the Groom in charge. 9-559 mO STAND THIS SEAS N, 1883. I The pur 5 Clydesdale Stallion DUNDEE (46). Dundee is 4 beautiful bay, seven years old; bred by Mr Robert Wilkin, Christ church. Sire Prince Charlie (4) (im ported); dam Charlotte, by Lord Haddo (imported; 2nd dam Jess, by Cromwell (imported). Terms—£3 each cash firsttimeofservice, or four guineas end of season. Groomage fee ss. Every care taken but no re sponsibility. The above figures refer to Draught Stud Book for New Ze tland. J. CARTER, 9-SGO Grove Farm, Tinwald. ; Travel this Season, in the South I Rakaia and surrounding districts, 1883, the celebrated Stallion KING O’ THE VANQUISHERS. KING O’ THE VANQUISHERS, rising 4 years, is a beautiful bay with splendid action and fine temper, and has got more bone and hair of the right sort than any other colt of his age in New Zealand, Pedigree : The King was bred by Messrs Fleming and Hedley, out of their famous brood mare iViiss M'Cormick, imported from Melbourne. Miss M‘Cormick was pur chased by the late David Nesbitt from M'Cormick Bros., Tasmania, and was specially selected for her breeding quali ties—the con ectnesa of that judgment hasf now been fully verified. Mias M'Cor mick by Lincolnshire Hero; g d by Black Champion. (See New Zealand Stud Book.) King o’ the Vanquishers is by that famous stallion Young Vanquisher, im ported from Scotland by the late David Nesbitt; g sire, Vanquisher, first prize at Oamaru in the 3 yea* old class. Young Vanquisher's dam by Looh fergus Champion, g d by Champion, better known to breeders by the name of Blair’s Champion. As a 3-year-old, Young Vanquisher was first at Geelong, third at the Grand National, Melbourne; as a 4- year-old, first at Geelong and second at Ballarat the same year. He was after wards purchased and imported to New Zealand by Mr Holly, of Christchurch. LEONARD WHITE, 10 654 Proprietor, South Rakaia.



w r? 10 Travel Ashburton and surrounding JL districts the celebrated thorough bred horse KINGFISHER. Kingfisher is a dark brown horse standing 16 hands high, and is admitted to bo one of the .most powerful thorough bred horses in the Australasian colonies, and has proved himself a very sure foal getter, as will bo seen by the following;— In 1880, in Hawke’s Bay district, King fisher servod OS mares, and was success ful in getting 02 foals. Further particulars apply to ED, COOKSON, 10 725 Or Groom in charge. rnO Travel this Season in the Ashburton X district, the Thorough-bred entire Daniel O’Rourke. Daniel O’Rourke was got by Sledmere (a), dam Brunette (a) ; by Tadmor, dam by Hetman Platoff—Birthday, by Panta loon— Honoris, by Camel. Sledmere, by Daniel O’Rourke, dam by Sleighc-of-Hand —Hampton (brown) mare. Daniel O’Rourke has. been a very good per former on the turf : he has proved him self such by winning the Christchurch Cup and Derby in 1876. If mated with good mares he can pioduce good racing stock. He is the sire of Badsworth, Sir George, and others too numerous to particularise. A horse of his dascripcion should be well patronised in the district. Daniel will travel the following districts :--Kiyle, Wakanui road, Waterton, North and South of the Uiver, Longbeach, Winslow, Tinwald, and remain in his box the end of the week at Me Beecher’s Central Hotel until Monday.



Terms—L4 5s per mare, payable Ist January, 1884. Groomage foe ss, pay able on first service. For further particulars apply to th groom in charge. 10 661 R. H. PE AR. POINT. TO Stand this Season the imported powerful and fashionably bred thoroughbred horse CASSIYELAUNUS, Bred by Mr G. Newing in 1869, got by Garactacus, his dam Gampanelle by stock well—Florence, by Yeiocipedi—Marga rette, by Actseon—Snowball, by' Prime Minister—Vesta, by Delphini High flyer. Garactacus (winder of the Derby in 1862), got by Kingston—Defenceless, by Defence. See stud book for full pedigree. Oassivelanus is a bright bay, with black points, standing over 16 hands, and show ing immense power and great quality. As a two-year-old he won two races at .New market, beating large fields. Garactacus is now the most fashionable as well as the most desirable representa tion of the Venison blood. . . . . Kingston was in every respect bred to stay. His sire, Venison, proved himself a horse of undeniable stoutness, and it is worthy of remark that during his career as a three-year-old he travelled on foot his circuit, which the more modern won ders (Fisherman and Rataplan ) accom plished by rail. It is stated upon reliable authority that Venison walked upwards of 900 miles, ran fourteen, and won twelve times in his three-year-old racing season. . . . Garactacus is in every way moat worthy the. notice of breeders who fancy the Venison and Defence blood (and who could object to the latter especially ?) more particularly as he—as well as bear ing a marked resemblance to his hand some son in other respects—has a good temper. . . . He is one of the large stamp, but, like his sire, a nice-sized, level made horse, with plenty of quality and racing points, and most likely to get racehorses.”— Copperthwaite’s Sires of the Present Day. Sire of various winners and first favorites lor the forthcoming New Zea land and Canterbury Cup—Envious, hair Agnes colt; also, sire to Encore, late winner of they Dunedin Tally-Ho Steeple chase, Miss King filly, and others too numerous to particularise. Will travel throughout the district, of which notice will be given, and any fur ther information on application to MR A. HOBBS, Owner, Quill’s Hotel; or from MR T. QUJLIiL, 10 651 Ashburton.



Publication. IN THE PRESS, AND WILL SHORTLY RE PUBLISHED, “OUR DOMESTIC BIRDS.’ BY ALFRED SAUNDERS, This Book, written by an old New Zea land colonLt, will be found to contain the most modern and complete information upon the Breeding, Rearing and Manage ment of every description of Domestic Poultry; suggestions for the improve ment of Poultry Shows ; all that is known about the orinciples to be observed in the mating of Breeding Stock; and some well defined rules for selecting, with certainty, the most economical and beneficial de scription of food for any animal, from a baby to a mouse. It will show the best sort of fowls to keep, and the rules for selecting them ; and, whilst condemning the cruelty and mischief of many common practices, it will point out how to keep poultry with certain profit, in brilliant health, and producing abundance of eggs at every season of the year. 240 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 or 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, 1832.



Public Companies. FIRE INSURANCE- Lowest Rates of Premium. Insurers Share Profits without any Liability whatever. IHE AUSTRALIAN MERCANTILE UNION INSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED. Oapitai £250,000, j With power to increase, twenty per cent, of the profits divided annually amongst the policy holders. Directors: John Blyth, Esq., of Messrs John Blytb and Co., President Alfred Sh.w, Esq., of Messrs A. Shaw and Co., Vice-President Joseph Webster, Esq., of Messrs Joseph Webster and Co. Robert Reid, Esq., of Messrs Warns and Reid Stanford Chapman, Esq., of Messrs Vir goe, Son and Chapman. List of Shareholders: John Blyth, Esq., J.P., of John Blyth and Co., merchants, Melbourne Alfred Shaw, Esq., Wm. Hughes, Esq., Matthew Gill, Esq., of A. Shaw and Co., importers, Melbourne, Brisbane, Gavin Shaw, Esq., J.P., merchant, Mer-



w. McLean, Esq., O. McLean, Esq., of McLean Bros, and Higg, iron mer chants, etc., Melbourne A. Currie, Esq., of A. Currie and Co. merchants and shipowners F. S, Roberts, Esq., Henry Meeks, Esq., of Briscoe and Co., iron merchants* Melbourne, Sydney, etc. G, Whittingham, Esq., J. Whittingham, Esq., merchants and millowners, Melbourne : Edward Duckett. Esq., wholesale iron- j monger, Melbourne W. F. Moffutt, Esq., Wm. Peacock, Esq., of Robertson and Moffattj. drapers, Melb urne Joseph Webster, Esq., of Joseph Webster and Co., Melbourne J. S. Peterson, Esq., John Whiting, Esq. j of Wm. Peterson and Co., tea mer chants, Melbourne James Dodgshun, Esq., Mayor elect of Melbourne Joseph Dodgshun, Esq., of James Dodg shun and Co., warehousemen Robert Reid, Esq., of Warne and Reid, warehousemen James McDougall, Esq., D. McDougall, Esq., of Messrs Sands and MoDon gall, wholesale stationers Rowan, Esq., J.P., of De Oastella and Rowan, wine growers William Brooks, Esq., Melbourne Paper Mills ' John Thompson, Esq., of Kilpatrick and Co., jewellers, fete. Hon. James Service, James Ormond, Esq. of James Service and Co., merchants Melbourne. Thomas Swallow, Esq’, J.P., F.T. Der ham, Esq., of Swallow and Arioll, biscuit manufacturers, Melbourne, mss Miller, Esp of James Miller and Oc jute manufacturers, Eld. Baines,Esq.,wholesale, ironmonger, Melbourne J. A. Davies, Esd>, miller,Riqhmonb Wm. Dean, Esq.,of Wm. Dean and Co., oil and colonr merchants. F. 0 Lange, Esq., of Lange and Thone man, merchants D. Beath, Esq., of Beath, Schiess and Go., warehousemen and manufac turers O. Smith, Esq., J.P., J. A. Fielding, Esq., of Smith, Winn and Fielding, malt sters and merchants Thos. Alston, Esq., J.P., of Alston and Br>.wn, drapers EL Moore, Esq., J. Christie, Esq,, P. J. Spinks, Esq., of Moore, Christie, and Spinks, merchants, Melbourne Geo. 11 bertson, Esq., publisher, Mel bourne Sydney, etc. Geo. Rarasden, Esq , miller, Melbourne EL K. Alcock, Esq., J.P., of Alcock and Co., billiard table manufacturers John Lorimer, Esq., W. Graham, Esq., of Connell, Hogarth, and Co., mer chants, Melbourne G. H. Traill, Esq., manager Oriental Bank Hastings Cunningham, Esq., John K. Smyth, Esq., of Australian Mort gage and Agency Company, limited P. Nettleton, Esq., J.P., wool merchant 4. Aewell, Esq., of Newell and Co., mer chants 5. Chapman, Esq. of Virgoe, Son and Chapman, merchants. F. Throasell, Esq., of Throssell and Tan*



kard, maltsters A. and It. Coughoy, wine merchant*, Melbourne J. A. Kitchen, Esq.,' of J. Kitchen and Sons, candle manufacturers R. T. Blackwell, Esq. of Brooks, Robin son and Co., glass, oil, and color merchants F. J. Sargi.od. Esq., H. Butler, Esq., Of Sargood Butler and Nioholl, ware-, housemen, Melbourne and New Zea land ' J. Paterson, Esq., 0. R. Laing, Esq,, John M. Bruce, Esq,, of Paterson, Laing, and Bruce, warehousemen, Melbourne ■ 0. Fenwick, Esq., J.P., of Fenwick Bros, warehousemen W. K. Thomson, Esq., J.P., S. Renwiok, Esq., of James McEwan and Co. iron merchants, Melbourne. Davies and Campbell, solicitors, Mel bourne R. Harper, Esq., of R. Harper and Co., spice merchants and millers 0. R. Parsons, E q., Melbourne agent South British Insurance Company James Thomson, Esq., shipowner, Mel bourne r. E, White, Esq., of A. Shaw and Co. merchants, Brisbane W. G. Stephens, Esq., of Stephens and Watts, drapers A. Parker, Esq., of R. Goldabrough and Co., Limited W. E. Adcock, Esq., of Adcock, Bros., merchants Hon. J. C. Francis, 0.M.G., of Francu j and McPherson Charles Campbell, Esq,, of 0. Campbell and Co., lime and cement merchants John L. Roberts, Esq., director City ol Melbourne Bank A. B. Robinson, Esq., commercial editor of the Age J. B. Simmons, Esq., commercial editor of the Telegraph Wiseman Brothers, woollen warehouse men A. Jack, Esq., of A. Jack and Co., whole sale stationers H. J. Langdon, Esq., J.P., of H. J. Langdon and Co., drysalters J, T. Russell, Esq., manager Melbourne Exchange Hugh McNeill, Esq., of Briscoe and Co., Dunedin 0. Forrester, Esq., Victoria Sugar Com pany John Binnie, Esq., of Georg© Webstai and Co., merchants Ac., Ac., Ac. Christchurch Board of Directors; William Pratt, Esq., Chai man Henry Thomson, T sq., M.H.R. William S range, Esq. John Fritli I’oberts, Esq. H, Hobday, Ksq, J. MoVEy B ■ -Manager I’or Mew Zealand. Offices: Hereford sir. ct West,, Adjoining Union Bank. Insurances against Hie ellected on almost every descri| (ion i-f pioperty. All Losses promptly elikd .n Christ chu; ch. Agents for Ashburton and Dia rict: ORR As OO uf



Business Notices. mS3 FS '3r URRAY^ m Take time by the look.” 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 Robert Murray, PRACTICAL WATCHMAKER, East street, Ashburton, ■ was not long in learning after his arrival on these shores, and he at once set has attention upon' supplying. WATCHES, which, while constructed with every regard to accuracy and reliableness ini time-keeping, are also supplied with extra heavy cases, to resist the wear and tear of colonial life. He has 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, wit extra heavy cases, all the latests | 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 6n 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« by post on re coin? of P. 0.0 730c-960



Notice of Removal. REMOVAL. To Let. Having taken the Premisea'jknown as Montgomery's Corner, I am prepared to let my Business Premises on the Waka nui road (with or without dwelling). SHOP, with Fixtures, 18ft 6in x 28ft, with Show Room same size. Dwelling consists of 5 rooms, with scullery, etc... Apply, 8 H. M. JONES. : Boarding Houses, &c. RINCE ALBERT BOA.RDING HOUSE AND TEMPER AKCE HOTEL 0. TRUCKLE begs to return thanks to his friends and the public for their patron age since he has i 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 Copkson’s Stables, Wills street, Ashburton; next Odd-' fellows' Hall, and one minute’s walk from the Railway Station. Charges strictly moderate. _944 Medical ONE’S, NEW ZEAL AND Herbal Remedies. DIARRHOEA, DYSENTERY, &0., .. Completely conquered, by Monk’s Herbal Extract (Registered), 3 Price 2s 6d and 4s per bottle. The above “Extract” is one of the most marvellous discoveries of the Sage? Its effects are instantaneous, and, never fail in chronic or acute cases, however severe.



The great properties of this medicine consist in its never producing costive ness, no matter how freely used, and its being perfectly harmless and purely her bal, yet curing Diarrhoea, Dysentery; Eng lish Cholera, etc., with the greatest cer tainty. ’ • TESTIMONIALS. Rangiota, July 7, 1881. Sir,—Having [earefully examined the N.Z. Herbal Extract' 1 find it to be skilfully prepared vegetable preparation, possessing the properties of the plants from which it is derived in a highly; con centrated state, a fact which I have veri fied by evaporating a fluid drachm placed on a watch glass over a spirit lamp. On weighing the result, a dark green extract, I found the weight to be 14j grains. On further submitting the extract to analysis I found it to be rich in tannin. In a large number of cases of ordinary diarrhoea, as well as in many chronic cases and in dysentery, Ihaveprovedit to possess great specific control, added to the unusual cure in a majority of diarrhoea medi ; ts, that it does not subsequently con eate the bowels. £ feeL satisfied that; from the number of trials I have been enabled to make of it in a aomewhat ex r tensive practice, it is a most valuable addition to modem therapeutics. ■ The following cases are taken at ran dom from my note book ; Case No. I—Mrs M , West Eyre ton, suffering for two years from chronic dysentery, which had reduced her almost to a skeleton. After a fortnight’s trial not only had the diarrhoea stopped, but the commenced eating meat without pain, and the usual concomitant vomiting. |£n two months she had gained 181bs weight. Case No. 2—A G., child, aged five years. Fortnight diarrhoea. Was effectually cured on third day. (Signed) i Charles DeLacy McCarthy, M. A,, M. 8., etc., Trinity College, Dublin. Surgery, Rangiora, July, 1881. MONK’S NEW ZEALAND HERBAL MIXTURE FOR NEURALGIA, Price, 3s fid per bottle. The Mixture acts like a charm in the above painful disease, and gives almost instantaneous relief. Testimonials to prove the efficicacy of the “New Zea land Herbal Mixture,” can be seen at the Agents. From Capt. Kennedy, U. S. s. Hauroto, Port Chalmers, Feb. 7th, 1883. > Dear Sir, —Thanks lor the medicine you were kind enough to send me. I have only to say that in my case—a - Severe attack of neuralgia in the head~it afforded me considerable relief. It has also the advantage of not being in the 'least nau- , aeous, like most remedies. I remain, dear sir, yours faithfully, A. Kennedy. . Mr H. D, Monk. 1 'i Sole Wholesale and Retail Agent for Ashburton County, ( J. M. CAMBRIDGE, , Pharmaceutical Chemist. Sole Proprietor, H. D. MO.NK, 1058 Dunedin, New Zealand. .



Medical pOWEIiL'S BALSAM f A ' od ' : SOLD by all CHEMISTS and STORE ;KEEFERS. Observe the Trade Mark Lion,, Net, and Mouse,” , pOWELL’S BALSAM of ANISEED.— L The effects of One teaspoonful/taken ;n a little water before going to bed is extraordinary. No family should be without it in the winter Sold by Chemists and Medicine Vendors throughout the World, is I j£d and as 3d per per bottle; a great saving in taking family bottles, ns each. Established over 150 yeans. Prepared only by THOMAS Blackfriars Road, London. .... . :or IN COUGHS,- BRONCHITIS, FLUENZA, &c, ~j OR COUGHS, BRONCHITIS-,;;. I®f FLUENZA, ;COLDS, &c.., ,_,.j I*OR COUGHS, BRONCHITIS /IN FLUENZA, COLDS, &c. : - >OR COUGHS, BRONCHITIS, IN FLUENZA, GOLDS, &c. ; ■ 'OR COUGHS, BRONCHITIS, ,IN FLUENZA, COLDS, &c. ~ ■ WILL LOOSEN the, PHLE.GM imme diately.—-The t Dean of'Westminster Verger writes: “I was advised to'tiy.ffus Balsam of Aniseed; I did, and have foiled great relief. It is most comforting in allayir.g irritation and giving strength -to the voice.” Lionel Brough, Esq., the eminent actor, writes : X think it. an invaluable; medicine for members of my profession, and have always recommended it io'tdy* I 'brother and sisttr artistes.” ■ r 'T'RU.LY 1 P EXTiovft&mNAiix^NX PECTORaNT;—Mr. Edward M.UHiHt, of Bury, Hunts;, write 9 to(MdssiS.''Palmer & Son, Ramsay.:—** Having been ihithe habit of using Powell’s .Balsam of. Aniseed fqra fflptat number of years, I have great pleasure ifybear ing testimony to its incomparable effects as'an expectoraht. I always find a siqgle 1 immediate relief'and .a . small perfect cure.” 'Wholesale Agents in 'they l lspahan’and New Zealand Colonies— Brothers, Byers & Solomon; Felton, jGSJmwaldk & Co.; P. and S. FALK,' Faulding & Co., Rocke, Tompsit, CdJßosknthall & K.OCK.E, lOMPSIT, ,<S CO. ; xvOSKNTHALL & Co, ; Kempthorne, Prosser, _.& Go.; S. HotFENUNG & Co.'; Hammons, fn; : RerKIEV- 'Twi.nRJ AtVlHfij" .nil Coi; Berkley,’'Taylor;- '& v Cß,i ; jt i ahii'all other wholesale.-bouses. ;Proprietor—Thomas Powell, Blackfriars Road, J^dq^



BEAFNESS.— Quacks '* catling' them Selves * f Debtors;*; aire? httetly jfiiin ing the organs of hundreds suffering from deafness, charging-fromL&to L2O for so doing. £ hare two infallible remedies (No. 1, deafness arising from colds ; No. 2, the thickening of the parts of the Tympanum) from recipes seftt me by those world-known Aurists.cthe late and pre sent Senior Surgeons of the Royal Dis pensary for Diseases of the Ear. —Send stamps for particulars, to T.X B/jH-SatiTA pokd/ Auckland* N;Z.i :->i —— ; , GRATEFCnL-OOMFORTINd , ;■-' - BREAKFAST.,. , F>Y a thorough knowledge of the natural n lawa which govern the operations of digestion and nutrition, and, by* careful application,of,Jhe hneproperties of well selected, cocoa, Mr. Epps has’ provided our breakfast tables < with indelicately flavoured beverage which ■ may.isfcve,> na many heavy doctor’s bills., it. ia ibyt ithe ad cions, use of such articles otdietthat a constitution may betgradually until strong enough to jxwistwvery ten dency. : to disease. Hundreds of subtle maladies are floating around ua ready to attack wherever there tis » weak point. We may escape many a fatal, aivitby .keeping ourselves well fortifiedn^rithpure blood and a pro&erlyMpji&ed frame.— See article in the Cml Service Gazette. Made simply with boiling water or milk. Sold only in packets, labelled JAMES EPPS. AND GO., : HOMCEOPATHIb CHEMIST, - ' . LONDON. '■ EPPS/ CHOWLAifi ESSENCE Keating’s Powder. Keating's Powder. Keating’s Powder. - Keating's Powder. Kills Bugs,



Fleas, MotM ..Beatles. ■> II V '■■n -" TBis Powder is atftif'jhmßwM to ANIMAL LIFE, but is unrivalled in destroy ; ing fleas, bugs, cockroaches, beetles, moths in • furs, and every other species of men will find this invaluable for destroy ing fleas in their dogs, as alio ladies for' their pet dogs. - • , THIS ARTICLE has,found fco GREAT a SALE that it has, tempted,others to vend a so called.article in imitation, .The, PUBLIC are CAUTIONED that the ihr'gemiine powder bear the autograph,, of JHO MAS KEATING. Sold in tins-onfyf l « t J f Keating’s Wefln Tablets A PURELY VEGETABLE SWEETMEAT, both in appearance and taste, fatdMlng a most agreeable method of administering 1 ' aid .'only certain remedy for ■i N T«E#®lwAp«L or THREAD WORMS,: It 4s a perfectly safe and mild preparation, and is especially adapted for children. Sold in tins by. aUChe.mists and Druggists.; '-V i f!,il Proprietor, THOS. KEATING, London '■' ' ■ : - ?' i ;-'i i. sd TEEDMAN’S SOOTHING POWDEF • FOR „ CHILDREN CUTTING CAUTION TO PURCHASER ■ ■ ■ t 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 fotfhpwards sof FIFTY YEARS. Its well-earned extec „ive sale has induced SPURIOUS IMITA. * lONS, some of Which* in OUTWARD A PPEARANC E so clpsely resemble the ori gi nal as to have deceived many purchaser. l . The proprietor therefore feels it due to the public to give a special caution against use of SUCH IMITATIONS. Purchasers are therefore requested carefully to observe the fohr followingldfsE|ctivc characteristics, without which noq| ar ** ist —In every case *the Iranis JOHN STEEDMAN, CHEMIST,; W^WpRTH. SURREY, are engraved oh the Governmeu Stamp affix •to each M and—Eacn Single ‘Powder hiSs directions to: the dose, and he words, JOHN Steeduan Chemist, Walworth, Surrey, printed thereon. 3rd —The name, Steedman, is always spell with two EE’s. ‘ ! ■■ * ' > 8 4th —The manufacture is carried on sole v at Walworth, Surrey. Sold in Packets by all Chemists ana Med! cine Vendors. Kempthorn, Prosser and Co SK for POWELL’S BALSA&t o ANISEED Powell’s balsam of aniseed “ Sir,—l have for a long time suffered from a severe cough and tried all manner of remedies. Dr. Liberecht advised POWELL’S BALSAM of ANISEED ; it dared- jgU after a few days. You are at liberty, to m* this letter in hopes that others n&y U am. Sir, Yours. &c., ALBERT COUNT POTOCKI.”