FANNIE MILLS'S FEET.

A corespondent of the Cincinnati khqmrtr, -Writing from Sandusky, Ohio, says : , Fannie Mills has the largest feet in the world, so far as known, and they are still growing. Your correspondent came here on purpose to see the won derful sight, which would, under ordi nary circumstances, be a very indelicate proceeding. It seems strange and rather unusual in a young man to travel 200 miles to see a pair of feet, and these belonging to a woman. / . Fannie Mills is twenty-two years old, and resides oh the dairy farm of her father, George Mills, two miles from Sandusky* Your correspondent called at the Mills’-.home at evening, and the head df the- household was standing m the yard. His greeting was kindly, and he entered into conversation on the sub ject of his. daughter’s big feet. He laiighingly remarked that people gener ally did’nt believe the seemingly in credible stories concerning Fannie’s immense pedal extremities, but to prove that they were really so large he invited the reporter into the house to see for himself. , ; The young woman was called byner father, and waddled rather than walked into the front room. She wore a long gown, which was scarcely; sufficient to hide the deformity. She sat down in her chair and exposed her feet to view. It is almost impossible to exaggerate the marvellous sight. She removed her (Noah’s Arks), and then great white pillow cases, which were worn as look like two immense hams. The toes are irregular, and the little toes are represented by two little knobs. There are -no toes nails, al though the places where they should be are clearly defined. Your correspondent undertook?the delicate task of measur ing th/s fe&. The right, foot is one foot siix inches, and the left one inch E* irter. Over the instep of the right t is twenty-one inches, and over the (Hie inch less. The big toe of the left foot is eleven inches in circumfer ence. The right foot is longer than the left by an inch, but the latter is thicker and heavier. The feet are respectively arid eight inches wide. From this actual measurement of Fannie Milli’ feet any one can readily imagine what marvellously large shoes shei must wear. Heretofore they have been manufactured in Albany, N.Y., but a Sandusky shoe firm has the lasts and a pair on'exhibition, which have attracted great attention. Her feet have increased in size since the display in the shoe store window?was made. The left shoe is inches long, the right i 8 inches in length, the left is 7 inched wide : and the other 8 inches. The right instep of the shoe measures 19# inches, and the left inches. Fannie Mills weighs 109 pounds, and, although delicate looking, says she has good health. It takes two calf hides to make a pair of shoes, and all of her vitality goes to sustain her massive limbs and feet. The girl had unusually large feet when she was born, and they have continued to grow alarmingly fast ever since. The girls of Chicago, whose big feet are proverbial, must now surrender the palm to poor little Fannie Mills, who bears her hard fate cheerfully*

A PLAGUE OF RATS AT SEA.

A passenger on a small steamer carryirig fruit from Leghorn to New York, which' touched at various ports iii the Mediterranean, gives an account of. a plague of rats at sea: —“My pleasure..in the dreamy languor pf an Italian summer was soon to receive a shock from what at first was simply an annoyance, but which finally became so intolerable that sleep became almost impossible, and safety could only be found at "the cost of unceasing vigi lance.' On shore, if a house is filled with these beasts, there is some remedy at hand, or at least there is always the last resort of flight. But at sea there is no escape. Although more rats came aboard at each port of call nothing serious occurred until we left Gibraltar. Then the trouble began. The cargo, which consisted almost en tirely ! df oranges and lemons, was, of course, {almost untouched; and when we'were three days out the .rats, be coming bolder by hunger, began to make their presence known in a man ner which was decidedly unpleasant, d o give- some idea of the number it was not unusual for from thirty to fifty tb be’ caught ahd drowhed in a single day, ap.d this made no perceptible dif ference in the number. At first they confined their voyages to the hold and forecastle; butfinally invaded the saloon and state-rooma Going to one’s room at night was at last a feat requiring some nerve and courage—the more so as it hadgenerallyto be done in pitch darkness. Jt was not at all unusual to step down into the saloon and hear a sound as if hundredsof rats were! scampering away gt your approach. Sleep became a luxury to; be enjoyed only by day, for the state-rooms were unbearable finally. Soap, shops, trunks, Clothes : every thing, in fact,, was eaten .and destroyed by this ravenous horde, rendered wild byfarriineand bold by. countless num- Several, pf the sailors were severely bitten in their sleep, and a good sized dog,.that bad, shp.wn an intense hatred .for the pests at the beginning of the voyage, became shy of going below at night, and the, last ten days before reaching NCW York passed' his entire time on- deck. He could' not be in duced to go below even in the daytime. It would not be possible to estimate the number of rails on board, but it must have reached well into four figures, and many of the sailors said they had never known in all their- voyages a ship so overrun with vermin, many being of the large Norwegian variety. When we reached NPJrYork, for days rats were seen leading the ship at all hours, many hundreds escaping to-the docks in this way. {Theyreason for .the presence of so unflsual and fierce a horde was said to be the nature of the cargo carried outTfrom America, which: consisted largely of provisions.and grain.”

-the ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 1888.

Printed and published daily, for : The Ain< burton Guardian Company, Limited by Henry Vincent Sawtell; ofßrfiiett Street, Ashburton, at the Company’s Print* ing House, West street, Ashburton, > ' j.C Saturday, November



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Sporting. SHBURTON SUMMER RACES. For District Horses only—see Rule I. To be held on the RACECOURSE THURSDAY, DECEMBER 27, 1883. Judge—S. Saunders. Stewards —J. Tvess, M.H.R., E. 6. Crisp, 0. C. Fooks, 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. Handicappers—Messrs S. Saunders, E, G. Crisp, and C. 0. Fooks. 12.30 p.m.— Counties Hurdle Race (a handicap), of 25 sovs ; over six flights of hurdles, about 3ft Gin high ; nomi nation, 1 sov ; acceptance, 1 sov. 1£ 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 Kace ; winner to be sold for 15 sovs, any surplus to go to the funds. 1J miles. Programme



2 p.m. —Counties Handicap, of 40 sovs ; second horse to save his stake; nomi nation, 1 sot ; acceptance, 2 sovs. 1£ miles. 2.45 p.m.— Novel Race (a handicap), of 26 sovs ; nomination, X 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 Pute, of 20 sovs, for all horses that have never won an ad vertised stake exceeding 15 sovs; en trance, sovs ; weight for age. miles. 415 p.m.— Christmas Handicap, of 30 sovs ; nomination, 1 sov ; acceptance, 1 sov ; weights will be declared after Town Plate is run. 1£ miles. 5 p.m.— Consolation Handicap, of 10 sovs ; 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 iulea strictly adhered to, and new scale of weight for age adopted. . 3. hive per cent, will be deducted from the gross of all moneys payable in accord ance with program.ue, for expenses of the course. 4. All disputes, claims, and objections arising out ot the racing shall be decided by tiie stewards, or whom they may ap point, their decision on all points con nected with the carrying out of this pro gramme to bo 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 ba ac companied by entrance fees, name and age of horse, and colors of r'der, 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. O. BELL, 10 771 Hon. Secretary,



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 Penning 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. ONGBEACH ROYAL Mill. Leaves Longbeach for Ashburton daily (Sundays excepted) at 7.30 a.m., Waterloo 8.10 a.m., Ashton 8.25 a.m., Wheatstom 8.45 a.m., arriving at Ashburton in turn for the 10.24 express from Christchurch to Timaru. The coach leaves the coach .-tables, Wakanui Road (opposite Central Hotel), Ashburton, at 4.54 p. ni., arriving at Longbeach at 7.30 p. ru. Parcels or orders loft at any of the above places wi l ! receive strict attention Fares—Through single fares, 6s ; return same day, Bs. From this date RETURN FARE at SINGLE RATES', on Saturdays on'y, between Waterton and Ashburton. i t UNWALD AND MOUNT SOM MRS 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 Souier on the arrival of each train. Parcels and Luggage punctually attended to. Single fares, ?a; return, 3s. COACH 4270 W. E. BOND, Proprietor, Longbeach. . n JOHN HOOD



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



ARCHIBALD M'COLL (for many years Manager of the late Sir Cracroft Wilson’s Rangitata Station) bogs to in f inn his numerous Friends and the gene ral public that he has taken possession of tbe 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 e under the special supervision of the oprietor, 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 Goun try Visitors will meet with every Ac commodation in that respect. 1330



Ball programme cards in very neat styles, with Pencils and Ribbons, printed at the Guardian Office, Wsst street. Business Notices. JQOMESTIO PATTERN DEPOT. MRS HODGE, Dressmaker, TANG LIED 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. Registry Office for Domestic Servants. 8 320



AGRIOULTU UAL M iOHINB SHOP. Charles Ray, Wakanui Road, Ashburton, ENGINEER, MILL WRI vl HT, REAPER A, BIDDER EXPERT. All kinds of Machinery REPAIRED, with despa ch, and on reasonable terms. Extras of all kinds; orders taken for the latest improved Reapers and Binders, and the best 1 wine. Sewing Machines re paired. 10 800



N J. OTIC A. Persson, E, CABINET-MAKER UPHOLSTERER and UNDERTAKER Begs to inform the inhabitants barton and surrounding districts has REMOVED of Asb that he from his old premises to more commodious ones, situated in VVakanui Road, NEXT TO THE POST OFFICE, And can sell as cheap as any house in Chr.stchurch. All the latest and newest designs of Fur niture, Bedding, etc., etc., received direct from Home every month. 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



JIOR SALE AT THIS OFFICE. Ihe New Bankruptcy Bill, 1833. The Chattel Securities Act Amendment Etc, Etc., Etc. THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN. Published Daily, Can be obtained from the followin AGENTS, who will receive orders : Jones, H. M. Clark, F. Andrewes, L. F. ... Carstens and Co. ... Bevan,R. Jephson, 0. P. Hi.. Dellow, James ... Schoolmaster ... Lambio, 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 Methven



Stud. HORSE CARDS neatly and cheaply printed in all colors and designs at the Guardian office. tl mHE Imported Thoroughbred Steople- I chase horse QUAMBY will travel the Ashburton district during the present season. Particulars see cards. Apply JOHN CARTER, 9 515 Grove House, Ashburton.



TO Travel in the Hinds and Ranj'itata districts the Clydesdale Entire Horse YOUNG SIR COLIN- For particulars apply to CHISNALL BROS., 10 633 Ohinemuri.



f ,0 Travel in the Rakaia, Methven, Hororata, and Dunaandel districts YOUNG BLUELIGHT, A good upstanding carriage horse or hack, stands 16| hands. Young Bluelight is out of an Arab mare—imported from Sydney by Sir Ora croft Wilson—by Bluelight. Terms— L 3 for single mare ; L2 10s for two or more; guarantee L 4 ; payable May 31st, 1884 ; groom fee ss, payable on first service. See future advertisements for urther particulars. Apply to CHARLES INDER, 10 632 South Rakaia. (Dapple Gray),



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 Yatteudon. 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 thvt Python is one of the grandest and stoutest thorough-bred horses at present in New Zealand. 9 010 Apply to the Groom in charge. fjpHE Hackney Stallion, THE WAIF, will serve Mares on the Lowcliffe Estate. Terms —L 3 ss, with free run till Ist January, 1884, after which a charge of 2a 6d per 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 Major. Young Major’s three-year-old unbroken colts from Lowcliffe mares have invariably topped the market at the annual sales in Christchurch. Terras —L 3 ss, with free run till Janu ary Ist, 1884, after which a charge of 2a 6d per week will be made. N.B. —No mares will be allowed to be removed until all fees are paid. 10 642 a 10 TRAVEL THIS SEASON IN ASHBURTON ANDSURROUND 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 16£ hands high, splendid temper, good action, and a quiet worker. Pretender is by Prince Charlie (imported from Scotland by Mr W. Boag) out of Maggie by King Fergus (imported from Scotland by Mr David Innes). Maggie’s dara imported from 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 o i the Ist January, 1884, and 5s groomage. 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. B The puro Clydesdale Stallion DUNDEE (46). Dundee is a 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 first time of service, or four guineas end of season. Groox-age fee ss. Every care taken but no re sponsibility. The above figures refer to Draught Stud Book for New Zealand. J. CARTER, 9-560 Grove Farm, Tinwald.



rnO Travel this Season, in the South 8 Rakaia and surrounding districts, 1883, the celebrated Stallion KING O’ THE VAiSQOISHERS. 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. Pedigb.ee : The King was bred by Messrs Fleming and Hedley, out of their famous brood mare Miss MOormick, imported from Melbourne. Miss M‘Connick was pur chased by the late David Nesbitt from M'Cormick Bros., Tasmania, and was specially selected for her breeding quali ties—the conectness of that judgment has now been fully verified. Miss M‘Oor 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 yeas o'.d class. Young Vanquisher’s dam by Loch 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.



mO Travel Ashburton and surrounding 1_ districts the celebrated thorough bred horse KINGFISHER. Kingfisher is a dark brown horse standing 16 hands high, and is admitted to be one of the most powerful thorough bred horses in tho A.ustralasian colonies, and has proved himself a very sure foal getter, as will be seen by the following:— In 1880, in Hawke’s Bay district, King fisher served 98 mares, and was success ful in getting 92 foals. Further particulars apply to ED. OOOKSON, Ashburton ; 10 725 Or Groom in charge. TO Travel this Season in the Ashburton district, the Thorough-bred entire Daniel O’Rourke. Daniel O’Kourke was got by Sledmere (a), dam Brunette (a) ; by Tadmor, dam by Hetman Platoff—Birthday, by Panta loon—Honoria, by Camel. Sledmere, by Daniel O’Rourke, dam by Sleight-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 produce good racing stock. He is the sire of Badaworth, Sir George, and others too numerous to particularise. A horse of his description should be well patronised in the district. Daniel will travel the following districts : Kyle, Wakanui road, Waterton, North and South of tho River, Longbeach, Winslow, Tinwald, and remain in his box the end of the week at Me Beecher’s Central Hotel until Monday.



Terms —L 45s per mare, payable Ist January, 1884. Groomage fee ss, pay able on first service. For further particulars apply to th groom in charge. 10 661 R. H. PEARPOKnT. T!) Stand this Season the imported powerful and fashionably bred thoroughbred horse CASSIVEJLAUNUS, Bred by Mr G. Newing in 1869, got by Oaractacus, his dam Campanelle by .stock well —Florence, by Yelocipedi—Marga rette, by Actreon—Snowball, by Prime Minister—Yesta, by Delphiui High flyer. Oaractacus (win er of the Derby in 1862), got by Kingston—Defenceless, by Defence. See stud book for full pedigree. - Cassivelanus 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. Oaractacus is now the most fashionable as well as the most desirable representa tion of the Yenison 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. , . . Oaractacus is in every way most worthy the notice of breeders who fancy the Venison and Defence blood (and who could object to the latter especially 1) 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 ior the forthcoming Ndw Zea land and Canterbury Cup—ttnvious, hair Agnes colt ; also, sire to Encore, late winner of thej Junedin Tally-Ho Steeple chase, Mias King filly, and others too numerous to particularise. Will travel throughout the district, of which notice wdl be given, and any fur ther information on application to MR A. HOBBS, Owner, Quill’s Hotel; or from MR T. QUILL, 10 651 Ashburton. g;M3gpaggTOaaggzsswMMJ^MßßßaßMMMßP*i.M.wgxiiiJu l AJj , rgragr Publication. IN THE PRESS, AND WILL SHORTLY BE PUBLISHED, “OUR DOMESTIC BIRDS,’ BY ALFRED SAUNDERS. This Book, written by an old New Zea land coloni t, 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 soma 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. 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 the reach of every colonist. Subject to such provisions, the State offers to every per son : 1. —About to make his or her Will 01 Codicil. 2. —lntending to provide for Wife and Children or others by deed of Settlement. g,—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 bo relieved oi the burthen of Trustee hip or Adminis tration, the option of us i jg the State ma chinery, and gives an absolute guarantee against loss of funds by fraud, peculation, or dishonesty. Every information may be obtained from ALEANDER LEAN, Agent at Christchurch; Or from R. C. HAMERTON, Public Trustee] Wellington, 12th May, 1882.



Public Companies. FIRE INbU RANGE. Lowest Rates of Premium. Insurers Share Profits without any Liability whatever. THE AUSTRALIAN MERCANTILE UNION INSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED. Capital £260,000, With power to increase. Twenty per cent, of the profits divided annually amongst the policy holders. Directors : John Blyth, Esq., of Messrs Jehn Blyth and Co., President Alfred Shiw, Esq., of Messrs A, Shaw and Co., Vice-President Joseph Webster, Esq., of Messrs Joseph Webster and Co. Robert Reid, Esq., of Messrs Warn# and Reid Stanford Chapman, Esq., of Messrs Yir 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 bourne W. McLean, Esq., O. McLean, Esq., of McLean Bros, and Rigg, iron mer* chants, etc., Melbourne < A« Currie, Esq., of A. Currie and 00. 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 monger, Melbourne W. F. Moffatt, Esq., Wm. Peacock, Esq., v of Robertson and Moffatt, drapers, Melbourne Joseph Webster, Esq., of Joseph Webster and Co., Melbourne J. S. Peterson, Esq., John Whiting, Esq.,



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 Held, warehousemen James McDougall, Esq., D. MoDougall, Esq., of Messrs Sands and McDou gall, wholesale stationers A. Rowan, Esq., J.P., of Do Oastella and Rowan, wine growers William Brooks, Esq., Melbourne Paper Mills John Thompson, Esq., of Kilpatrick and Co., jewellers, etc. 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 anq Ariell, biscuit manufacturers, Melbourne, mss Miller, Esp of James Miller and Co jute manufacturers, Ed. Baines,Esq., wholesale, Ironmonger, Melbourne J. A.Davies, Esd., miller, Rlchmonb Wm. Dean , Esq., of Wm. Dean and 00., oil and colour merchants. F. C Lango, Esq., of Lange and Thone man, merchants D. Beath, Esq., of Beath, Schless and Go., warehousemen and manufao* turers 0. 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 Brown, drapers H. Moore, Esq., J. Christie, Esq., F. J. Spinks, Esq., of Moore, Chrlstie a



and Spinks, merchants, Melbourne Geo. R bertson, Esq., publisher, Mel bourne Sydney, etc. Geo. Ramsden, Esq , miller, Melbourne H. N. Alcock, Esq., J.P., of Alcook 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 gency Company, limited P, Nettleton, Esq., J.P., wool merchant A. Newell, Eaq., of Newell and Co., mer chants 8. Chapman, Esq. of Virgoe, Sob and Chapman, merchants. P. Throssell, Eaq., of Throssell and Tan kard, maltsters A. and R. Coughoy, wine merchants, 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 P. J. Sargcod. Esq., H. Butler, Esq., of Sargood Butler and Nicholl, ware housemen, Melbourne and New Zea land J, Paterson, Esq., J. 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, Remrick, Esq., of James McEwan and Co. iron merchants, Melbourne. Davies and Campbell, solicitors, Mel bourne R. Harper, Esq., of R. Harper and Co,, epico merchants and millers 0. R Parsons, E q., Melbourne agent South Biitish Insurance Company James Thomson, Esq., shipowner, Mel bourne T. E White, Esq., of A. Shaw and Cu. 5 merchants, Brisbane w. G. Stephens, Esq , of Stephens and Watts, drapers A. Parker, Esq., of R. Goldsbrough and Go., Limited W. E. Adcock, Esq., of Adcock, Bros.,



merchants Hon. J. C. Francis, 0.M.G., of Francis and McPherson Charles Campbell, Esq., of C. 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 O. Forrester, Esq., Victoria Sugar Coin pany John Binnie, Esq., of George Webster and Co., merchants Ac,, Ac., Ac. Christchurch Board of Directors: William Pratt, Esq , Chman Henry Thomson, h sq., M. 11.11. William S ram.e, Esq. John Friih Id. Pots, Eeq. H. Hobday, i-.-q, J/ MoVEY 1! T D. M-iii-'V r ■ i Ni w Zca’and ilfiiccs: Heief.'id s i■ . i West, • ■ Adj inii g I'nimi P .nk, Insurances asia-c i 1 c c t Id cini < n a’mi «' C\ Cl J 1.C.-cl 1 i I ); O] r -i Iy. All Losses p: cn i l \ ci.lid n^i.iist- A cents for ■s’ • c -■ d l)i.- riet: Uhh Cc uU



Business Notices. N EW SEEDS. NEW SEEDS. We beg to intimate that we have re ceived our SHIPMENTS of NEW SEA SON’S Seeds, v\ hich on trial have proved to be of extra fine quality. Our FARM SEEDS nclude white and red clover, alakye, cow -•rasa, trefoil, lucerne, cocksfoot, rye grass, gorse, carrots of sorts, mangolds of sorts, including the new mammoth kinds, which have given such great satisfaction to our customers during the last two years. Our GARDEN AND FLOWER SEEDS are the finest we have <• ver had the satis faction of offering both in qualit) and variety. They contain many novelties highly spoken of in England, and offered here for the first time. Also TREE SEEDS, comprising blue gum, red gum, weeping gum, peppermint gum, swamp gum, stringy bark, silver wattle, black wattle, pinus insignia, pinus maritima, cupress, macrocarpa, and many others. Also : SEED POTATOES, among which is the new American ruby, queen, American fluke, and others of the earliest sorts known ; also Bone Dust in large or small quantities. Tools of all sorts. Plain and ornamental Flower Pots. Pruning and budding Knives, etc, etc.



Sealy Bros., SEEDSMEN, ASHBOKTON. . 7 66: F. S. Shearer, or THE May bank works, tinwald, begs to thank the public for theii past support, and takes this opportunity to intimate that he is ain position to Manufacture and Repair on the shortest notice all kinds of Machinery, such as— Flour Mills, Saw Mills, Wheels (cogged and water wheels), Combines, Engines, Hand and Foot Treshing Machines ; also, all kinds of Spring Carts, Drays, Traps &o. 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. 590c*



Jjl 0 R S L Seed. Seed, SEED WHEAT—Hunter’s White. Prime Tuscan. SEED’OATS—Canadian. Tartarian, first-class. Danisli. KAIAPOI ISLAND POTATOES. CRUSHED ATS, First-class, la, lOd. per bushel, JOSEPH CLARK,



mAKE TIME BY THE FORE- I 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 Eobert Murray, PRACTICAL WATCHMAKER,y 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 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 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* by post on re ceiV of P. 0.0 7300-960



Notice of Removal. REMOVAL. Having taken the Premises known as Montgomery’s Corner, I am prepared to let my Business Premises on the Waka uui road (with or without dwelling). SHOP, with Fixtures, 18ft Gin x 28ft, with Show Room same size. Dwelling consists of 5 rooms, with scullery, etc. Boarding Houses, &c. 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, L and trusts by always keeping a good tame 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 stkbkt, Ashburton ; next Odd fellows’ Hall, and one minute’s walk from the Railway Station. Charges strictly moderate. . 944 Apply, H. M. JONES. 8



>OWELL’S BALSAM OF ANISEED SOLD by all CHEMISTS and STORE KEEPERS. Observe the Trade Mark Lion,'Net, and Mouse." POWELL’S BALSAM of ANISEEIV i The effects of one teaspoonful taken n a little water before going to bed is extraordinary. No family should be without it in the winter Sold by Chemists and Medicine Vendor: throughout the World, is l%d and 2s 3d jser per bottle; a great saving in taking family bottles, lis each. Established over 50 years. Prepared only by THOMAS POWELL, Blackiriars Road, London. F OR COUGHS, BRONCHITIS, IN FLUENZA, COLDS, &c. F OR COUGHS, BRONCHITIS, FLUENZA, COLDS, &c. . IN F OR COUGHS, BRONCHITIS JIN FLUENZA, COLDS, &c. For coughs, bronchitis,;’in FLUENZA, COLDS. &c. For coughs, bronchitis, in FLUENZA. COLDS, &c. WILL LOOSEN the PHLEGM imme {diately.—The Dean of Westminster, Verger writes: “ I was advised to try this Balsam of Aniseed; I did, and have foui d great relief. It is most_ irritation and giving strength to the voice. Lionel Brough, Esq,, (the; eminent actor, writes : I think it an invaluable medicine for members of my profession, and have. always recommended it to my brother and sister artistes.” 'TRULY an EXTRAORDINARY; EX -1 PECTORaNT.—Mr, Edward M. -UUctt, of Bury, Hunts., writes to Messrs. Palmer & Son, Ramsay ;— *• Having been in the habit of using Powell’s Balsam of Aniseed for a great number of years, I have pleasure in |>eyr* ing testimony to its incomparable effectsasan expectorant. I always find a single dose' gives immediate relief, and a small bottle effects a 'perfect cure.” ’



Wholesale Agents in the Australian- Wild New Zealand Colonies— Elliot Brothers, Eyers & Solomon ; Felton, Grimwalde & Co.; P. and S. Falk, Faulding & Co., Rocke, Tompsit, &Co.; Rosknthall & Co.; Prosser, &, Co.; S. IIOEFENUNG & Co..} , HeMMONS, LAWS, & Co.; Berkley, Taylor, & Co.; and all other wholesale houses; PropHHOr—THOMAS Powell, Blackfriars Road London; • -v DEAFNESS.— Quacks .palling them selves “Doctors,” are utterly ruin ing the organa of hundreds suffering from deafness,, charging from L 5 tq L2O foe ao doing. I have, two infallible rempdipa (No. 1, deafness arising from cvlds j Npk : 2f. the, tMohepipg>f(f the, parteofth® Tympanum) from recipes sent me by [those world-known Aurists, the late sent Senior. Surgeons pf the Royal Dis pensary for,- Diseases ]of-ftbp JBar.«pgegjd stamps for particulars to T. B. Hanna* ford, Auckland, N.Z. 1270 GRATEFUL—COMFORTING. EPPS’S 0 o*o OA. / BREAKFAST. riY a thorough knowledge of the natural If laws which govern the operations of digestion and nutrition, and by a careful application of the fine properties. of Ivell selected cocoa, Mr. - hasprbvided our breakfast tables with a delicately flavoured beverage which may, ,aaye oa many heavy dootofs bills. It is by' 'the ad cions use of such articles of ’diet that a constitution may be gradually buil* 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 t weak point. We may escape many « fatal slu-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-ANDOO., HOSKEOPATHIO CHEMIST, LONDON. ALSO, . EPPS OHO9OLAXE ESSENCE



Keating’s Powder. Keating’s Powder. Keating’s Powder. Keating’s Powder. Kills Bugs, Fleas, Moths, Beetles. This Powder is quite harmless to ANIMAL LIFE, but is unrivalled in destroy ing fleas, bugs, cockroaches, moths in furs, and every other species ofiosect. Sports men will find this invaluable for destroying fleas in their dogs, as also ladies for their pet do &- , »V • •— :-r—- —''V! f ?"?' If. ‘ THIS ARTICLE has found so GREAT a SALE that it has tempted others to vend a so called article in imitation. ; The PUBLIC are CAUTIONED that the tins of the genuine powder bear the autograph of 'THOMAS KEATING. Sold in tins only, . * Keating’s Worm Tablets. 1 ' ; ~ • Keating’s Worm Tablets-. Keating’s Worm. Tablets A PURELY VEGETABLE SWEETIdB^T. both in appearance and taste, furnishing a mott aweeable method of administering' the. only certain remedy for INTE STI NA t t pr THREAD WORMS. It is a perfimtlFshfe and mild preparation, and is especially adapted for children. Sold in tins by all Chemists find Druggists. • : ’ ‘ ! ■* * Proprietor, THOS. KEATING, London STEEDMAN’S SOOTHING POWDER FOR CHILDREN CUTTING TEETH. CAUTION TO PhRCHASp' 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 tJMITA i TIONS, some of which in OUTWARD APPEARANC E so closely resemble the ori ginal as to have deceived many purchasers. Tire proprietor therefore feels it, due to tbs public to give a special caution against the nse of SUCH IMITATIONS. . / : Purchasers are therefore requested carefully to observe the four following, djsfipcUjVc characteristics, without which none ar genuine , • ••, xst—ln every case the wotds JOHN STEEDMAN, CHEMIST, WALWORTH, SURREY, are engraved on the Goverumen Stamp affix to each packet. • 2nd —Eatn Single Powder has directions lo: the dose, and he words, JOHN STEEDMAN Chemist, Walworth, Surrey, printed thereon. ! 3rd —The name, Steedman, is always speh with two EE’s. •' rj J 4th —The manufacture is carried on sq|e \ at Walworth, Surrey. Sold in Packets by all Chemists ana Medi cine Vendors. , Kemfthorn, Prosser and Co ASK for POWELL’S BALSAM o ANISEED OWELL’S BALSAM of ANISEED “ Sir, —I 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 cured me after a few days. You are at liberty to use this letter in hopes that others may benefit by ft.— I am. Sir,-Yours. &c.j , \ ...fm ; ’ ALBERT COUNT POTOCKL*