MATCH-MAKING IN COUNTY MAYO.

[queen.] The Irish peasant is the most prosaic being where marriage is concerned, and the question of romance never enters his head when magog a Watch for hia son or daughter. The subject is simply one of pounds, shillings and pence .tend whether the proposed husband wife has a good ioßtupe.qr not is the essential; part of the iaattefi '/‘As 1 soon- a&.tbo peasant girl is considered by her parents old enough to he married—she is generally over twenty then—they begin to look out for a suit able partner forTiir. Perhaps there are several other daughters, and, as it an un alterable law with tlrdMayb “Celt tbit the younger may not marry until the elder IB provided for, it is necessary that a match should be made for the strong rosy cheeked girl who has passed her life in working in her father’s fields before hus bands can be found'for her The mother, having ceyplved the question in her mind, Dints to her husband that the time has come to find a bridegroom for Nora. Acting upon this .AUggs.siiaHi.Jl.|. takes a friend into his confidence, and goes the very next market day to the neighboring, town, where he meets the fMher of Vome eligible “boy.” With but few preliminary remarks, he launches forth on the matrimonial subject upon which his thoughts are running, while his Wend enlarges in vague terms on the more delicate'one of the dowry. As £she be made in the i WtrefCwHfaontrtoit |ng parties repair to a where they, noisily argue the the girl’s fortune over their .whisky and water. Very often this for tune ia IAO in caah, a cow, and perhaps a 1 Sometimes the sum of money is more, and well-to do tenants have been known-to give LICO. The whole of this fortune is never i aid down at once, half being given on the wedding-day, and the remainder on the birth of the first child. In sioma cases,, .where.the couple have no ebififmf shifter feud arises between the husband and fatLer-in-law, and long and angry discussions on the subject of pay ment take place whenever the two meet. To match the girl’s fortune, the “ boy ” must have, some equivalent—a house, or JnSfif ifeies L 6fland ; and the two fathers about and gesticulate, and grow angry and imiaWA in turns while striking the bar gain. .Both.want a great deal, and both ®m*e6rtWkvlng to 6 touch. The simple of adding or not adding a pig to the dowry may 1 conclude or break off the negotiation. If, however, everything is satisfactorily settled, the bride’s mother returns to her home, and calling her daughter, who, unaware of her parents’ projects for her future, is perhaps digging .' In some field, bids her pot on her best clothes and come to the town, as her match has just been made. If the is not irt-Ibve with some other man, which is unlikely, as most Mayo girls scorn to marry for “ lowe ” (as they call it), she will cheerfully obey the command. She may, perhaps, be taken a little by surprise At the suddenness of the ar rangement, hut she will scarcely be fluttered even if she has been—as I know one girl was—summoned from her-.work to marry a man of whose existence the was ignorant until that moment. As Soon as she reaches the town she goes with her mo her to, the shop, -and is led. at, once to the room when the bridal party are making merry over their whisky. It is the etiquette (and Mayo peasants are as strong about points of etiquette as any Belgravian VHtiSefiCbblifc be) ! ;for her to sit' by the bridegroom’s side and drink with him-; Vo ignorant of what her “ lover 1 ” is like that she often seats herself by the wrong 1 aware of her mistake by the laughter of .the assembled company. - One girl who ■oenuaitted-this error said, in speaking of .It afterwards, “'I knew 11 was to marry W Brennan, and I knew Tom Brennan by mootin' him that ways at dances and wakes, so I hoped it fwas him If was to and I jnst sat by him, and they all cried out, ‘lt’s not Tom, it’s John I’ 1 and I niver havin’ seen John before;" -After a-great deal of noisy mirth, the whole pariy descend tothe shop (which, dike to <A of these kin I of places in stoall Ilewna ih Ireland, is generally half a pub diodienseAnd half a cloth shop), and the 3|rißagioomi buys a hat dr a shawl for the girL At 5 p.m. the next day the marriage tekesrplao?, and the couplareturn to the bride’s home byAuoh of the neighbors as faave been invited to the eeiddiiqptoast; -The food provided-by the ifaridAs. mother—• wboth ! Mayo - etiquette does not allow.to go to the chapel—is very •implex consisting of * bacon and cabbage, buoasfc gbosef Snd, perhaps, but not often, ifqlef- of motion. 'Tea arid punch ’are Asiided^rodnd; later on in the evening ; and jollity continue for pnom-than half. the night. ’ Husband ana wife?remain- here ! for- a week; at the end of which time a fresh ceremony takes nlamoJ]9iie>lii»*‘ the dragging* home” or bringing thdbridetoher husband’shpuse. ,IA»!sh« arrives at’the door of her hew residence a cake made of oatmeal is broken Aver hep> head, atob she-is then carried atooss tbV threshold.’'; A second wedding least is held,- And the guests dance, eat andodrink Utf >4bims. - At the end of a month the bride may visi;. her old home, hit sbeAbsthot go hear it till the f our Aeekshave fully elapsed. - Strange to say, these loveless marriages,- are! seldom yin happy, and very few of the comely-white capped matrons of Mayo are miserable or ill-trmtpd by their husbands - The worst •tWMninjg-Dlock ih the way *o( the bride’s happiness is generally heir mother-in-law, who, no matter how sweet-tempered or. gentle the -girl may bp, will always owe for having married into the family. In fact, I think that theworst mothers-in-law in the Mayo women; and if tjie bride has been uu • fottnnatef ehongh to have been brought by Berhosband in the same house with j mp.yl'the dames, her chance oTpeace and happinassia very slight in deed. * Iknpw of very few couples where the husband is violent or brutal to his Sfift. J rulp,;tlto pairr grow > into an fettaejunent for ..each other, looking upon their jot,qs fate, or,as they express it, •fet!PV<>s God.” It must not be sup-1 there are no love matches mM*yoy,. > |T^e : '.gto«t. time for marrying and giving in marriage is just before Lent, »/««<* fchat JUS ' colleen bawn ’’ -will be sold to some young man who has been “ sending an ac- Wimt’Kas.wife-seeking ia called) to her Biddy or Maureen to In.spch a case j the girl, of course, her, loyer without a for tune ; and the couple spend their honey moon in the cottage p£ some kind-hearted neighbor, who &iu Vfrentually try to make their parents. On the whole, maraage is.nptat lottery with the into peasants ~’lle steps into it sure that uPt£eL4(J«nd the cow and the pig are thlfewhew'ill prosperous, and that if they arei not,’ well—it ia fate and the wQI of God.

f*HB ASHBU ETON GUARDIAN, STURRDAY, JANUARY 12, 1884.

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This Grand Drawing will consist of 160 Money Prizes, amounting in all to £2,000 subscribed by 4.000 members at 10a each. The various Money Prizes will be dis tributed as follows ; I 1 £3OO prize; 1 £l5O prize; 1 £IOO prize; 2 £SO prizes; 5 £2O prizes; 100 ■ LlO prizes; 50 £5 prizes. The grand principle of this and future drawings will be that. any: investor ‘pur chaseing 25 Tickets must secure a prize, in fact guaranteed one as a prize will be drawn from the 160 Prizes to every 25 numbers up to the 4,000. . Any investor of £1 the chances will only be 12 to 1 against -him, and any in vestor of £2 will only bo 6 to 1 against him getting a prize, and the head prize or any other may bs drawn by any investor of-l Os. J iChis drawing is on the most novel, and will be conducted on the fairest princioles ..possible, and investors will find it to their ad vantage to speculate a trifle in this drawing in preference to any of the numerous. Horse Consultations where the chances vary from 300 to 1 to 20,000 to 1 .against getting a prize at all. I - The drawing will take place under the immediate supervision of six gentlemen and two youths will draw the numbers and prizes, and the prizes will all be paid over within twenty four hours after the drawing,pr. immediately after the winning numbers are forwarded, .deducting the usual ten per cent for working expenses. Investors should apply at once, and all investors only may know after |the draw-: ihg, who the prizetakera are, |by forward ing a scamped envelope already addressed,: thus.insuring perfect faith and. fidelity to all investors, . . These drawings for |£2,000 are to takei place every two months, this present one i to close on the 28th February, and the. following one to open on the Ist March. Frizes paid over within twenty-four; hours,after drawing. One Prize must: come out to every 25 tickets. Norxoa—Name and address of applicant must be plainly written. Country cheques marked.correct, by Bank, made payable only to a number, and Is added for ex change. Post-office; orders, preferred, .made payable only to BoAz; Bank notes accepted. - Two 2d stamps for reply and result. Registered letters ; and telegrams not received. Ail letters must be ad dressed- i • BOAZ, i i Care jMr Mosely, Wholesale'and Retail Tobacconist, Box 354, Post Office, Dunedin. 12 1136



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Racing. SHBURTON RACING CLUB. AUTUMN MEETING. THURSDAY AND FRIDAY, April 3rd and 4th, 1884. President—E. G. Wright Vice-president—W. 0, Walker. Stewards—C. H. Dowling, H. Friedlah* der, John Grigg, T. Leahy, W. G. Ross, W. Sannders, and H. T. Winter. Judge—Matthew Stitt. Hon. Treasurer—o. 0. Pooka. Clerk of the Course—W. B. Denshire. Clerk of the Scales —M. Friedlandor. Starter—o. A. Calvert. Handicappera—Open Races : K. G. Grif fiths. District Races :E. G. Crisp, 0. 0. Fooks, T. Leahy, and M. Stitt. 1. Handicap Hukdle Race, of 50 sovs ; over eight flights of hurdle 1 , about 3ft 6in high ; nomination, 1 sov ; acceptance, 2 sovs. 2 miles. 2. District Welter Handicap, < f 30 sovs ; nomination, 1 sov ; acceptance, 1 sov ; minimum weight Bit, if the highest weight accepting be less than list 71b to be raised to that weight, and the others in proportion. Dis trict horses on’y. H miles. 3. Ashbcbton Autdmv Handicap, of 100 sovs ; nomination, 2 sovs ; accept ance, 2 sovs ; l£ miles. 4. Novel Race (Handicap), of 40 sovs 5 nomination, 1 sov; acceptance, 1 sov : the winner to be sold by auction immediately after the race, and the whole of the proceeds to go to the funds of the Club; 1 mile. 5. Flying Handicap, of 50 sovs ; nomi nation, 1 sov; acceptance, 1 sov. | mile. 6 Post Stakes (Handicap), of 15 sovs ; nomination, 1 sov ; to be made to the Secretary immediately after the Novel race is run ; acceptance free, to be notified within 15 minutes of declara tion of weights. The winner to be sold immediately after the race for 15 sovs, any surplus to go to the funds of the Club ; district horses only. £ mile. FIRST DAY.



SECOND DAY. 1. County Hurdle Race (Handicap) of 40 bovb; over six flights of hurdles about 3ft Gin high; nomination, 1 sov; acceptance, 1 aov ; district horses only. 3 £ miles. 2. Grand Stand Handicap, of 50 sovs ; nomination, 1 aov ; acceptance, 1 sov. 1J miles. 3. Ashburton Steeplechase, (Handicap) of 70 sovs, over such country and jumps as the stewards may appoint; nomination, 1 sov; acceptance, 2 sovs; | About 3 miles. 4. .Harvest Handicap, of 50 sovs; no -1 mination, 1 sov; acceptance, 2 sovs; district horses only. miles. 6. Consolation Handicap, of 20 soys; nomination, 1 sov ; to be made immediately after the Harvest Handicap is run; acceptance, free; to be notified to the Secretary within ten minutes of declaration of weights. 1 mile. RULES -AND REGULATIONS. 1. No entry will bo received except on the condition that all disputes, claims, and objections arising out of the racing shall be decided by the Stewards, or whom they may appoint; their decision on all points connected with carrying out this programme to be final. 2. Canterbury Jockey Club Racing Rules strictly adhered to. 3. A district horse shall mean any horse that has been commonly resident .in the Ashburton County from January Ist, 188^ K and up to the date of the forthcom ilig meeUDg and owned by a person trim hasfesided in the said County during the 4. Five per cent, will be deducted from the gross of all monies payable in accord ance with this programme for expenses of the course. ’ ' 5. All nominations and acceptances go to the funds of the Club. NOMINATIONS, ACCEPTANCES, &o. All nominations to be accompanied by fees, name, age, and description of horse! and colors of rider, and in the hands of the Secretary .(address—Ashburton) not later than 8 p. m. on the following dates : NOMINATIONS. March I.—Ashburton Autumn Handicap, 2 sovs



Ashburton Steeplechase, I sov March 15. —Handicap Hurdle Race, Isov District Welter Handicap, 1 BOV No eel Race, 1 sov Flying Handicap, 1 sov County Hurdle Race, 1 sov ' Grand Stand Handicap, 1 sov HarVest Handicap, 1 sov WEIGHTS. March 17.—Ashburton Autumn Handi cap Ashburton Steeplechase March 20.—Handicap Hurdle Race District Welter Handicap Novel Race flying Handicap ACCEPTANCES (not later than 9 p.m ) March 29.—Ashburton Autumn Handi cap, 2 sovs Ashburton Steeplechase, 2 sovs Handicap Hurdle Race, 2 sovs District Welter Handicap, 1 sov i Novel Rao3, 1 sov Flying Handicap, 1 sov. WEIGHTS (at 8 p.m.) Aprils.—County Hurdle Race Grand Stand Handicap Harvest Handicap ACCEPTANCES (not later than 9 p.m.) April 3. —County Hurdle Race, 1 sov Grand Stand Handicap, 1 sov H arvest Handicap, 1 sov S. SAUNDERS, 12 1083 Secretary. Business Notice. W. MAURICE, Tailor, Etc. Gentlemen’s Own Material MADE UP. Perfect fit and newest style guaranteed. CLEANING and MENDING, etc , MOORE STREET, ASHBURTON. JSff'N. B.—The cheapest Tailor in the town. : i 12 1007 JIOR SALE AT THIS OFFICE. The >w Bankruptcy Bill, 1883. The iattel Securities Act Amendment £to. Etc.,* Etc.



Special Advertisements. INTRODUCTION OF THE PARCEL SYSTEM. Fashion Fovse, Cashel street, Ch k .itch arch. Great success has been achieved in the Old Country by the introduction of the “Numbered Parcel System,” for the supply ard purchase of useful household thousands of parcels being for ward^H|tfHprder of distant customers understanding that any article Hot proving satisfactory to the pur chaser, the money in all cases to be re turned. This system is now being intro duced by E. G. Brown & Co., ; FASHION HOUSE, Christchurch. The splendid stock of General Drapery in all departments has been purchased by E. C, Brown and Co., from the Trustees in the Estate of the late firm of Craig and Smyth, at a very large discount off cost for cash. Thus articles sold under cost price leave a good margin of profit for the vendor, while giving unsurpassed value to the purchaser. In all parcels we stake our reputation on the values, and, as suggested above, re turn the money in all cases where the article is not satisfactory. Our No. 1,20 s Dress Parcel, contains — Worth £ b. d. 1 dross piece (12 yds) any shade, French costume cloth ... 0 18 6 good velveteen to match dress 0 5 6 3 yds silesia, for linings ... 0 1 10 2 doz new oxydiaed buttons, to match ... 0 16 1 pair warm lined fur-top spring cuff gloves 0 2 6 £1 9 10 Our No. 2,30 a household parcel, contains — Worth 1 pair good medium size blan kets 1 0 0 1 good honeycomb quilt 0 12 6 8 yds good wincey 0 5 0 1 pair good strong corsets, any size ... ... •>• ... 0 5 0 £2 2 6 Our No. 3, dress parcel for £2, contains — Worth 1 dress piece (10 yds) celebrated Empress black velveteen ... 1 7 6 3 yds good silesia for lining ... 0 2 0 2 doz new style oxydiaed buttons 0 16 1 handsome striped winter skirt 0 9 6 1 durable silk umbrella, paragon frame 0 8 0 1 choice silk chenille scarf ... 0 3 11



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Stud. HORSE CARDS neatly and cheaply printed in all colors and designs at the Guardian office. rnHE Imported Thoroughbred JL chase horse Sleeple- 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 Rangitata districts the Clydesdale E ntire Horse YOUNG SIR COLIN. For particulars apply to CHISNALL BROS., 10 633 Ohinemuri.



mO Travel in the Bakaia, Methven, I Hororata, and Dunsandel districts YOUNG BLUELIGHT, (Dapple Gray), A gond upstanding carriage horse or hack, stands 16| 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 3lst, 1884 ; groom fee ss, payable on first service. See future advertisements for urther particulars. Apply to CHARLES INDER, 10 632 South Bakaia.



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, i 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, i A glance at the tabulated pedigree will be sufficient to show that Python is one of the grandest and stoutest thorough-bred I horses at present in New Zealand. 9 610 Apply to the Groom in charge. mHE Hackney Stallion, THE WAIF. will serve Mares on the Lowcliffa Estate. Terms—L3 ss, with free run till Ist January, 1884, after which a charge of 2s 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 Lowcliffa 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 be made. N. B.—No mares will be allowed to be removed until all fees are paid. 10 642 mO TRAVEL THIS SEASON IN JL ASHBURTON ANDSURROUND ING DISTRICTS, The Clydesdale Horse PRETEND SR. 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 dam 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 on the Ist January, 1884, and 5s groomage. Groomage fee payable on first service Will be in Ashburton every Saturday. For further particular a apply to HAY SMITH, Or to the Groom in charge. 9-559 rnO STAND THIS SEAS >N, 1883. I The pure 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 fladdo (imported; 2nd dam Jess, by Cromwell (imported). Terms—£3 each cash firsttimeofservice, or four guineas end of season. Groo rage fee ss. Every care taken but no re sponsibility. The above figures refer to Draught Stud Book for New Zealand. J. CARTER, 9-660 Grove Farm, Tinwald. /' MO 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 ago in New Zealand. Pedigree : The King was bred by Messrs Fleming and Medley, out of their famous brood mare Miss M'Oormick, imported from Melbourne. Mias M'Oormick was pur chased by the lite David Nesbitt from M'Oormick Bros., Tasmania, and was specially selected for her breeding quali ties—the correctness 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.) Kino 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 year old 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 (he Grand National, Melbourne; as a 4- i year-old, first at Geelong and second at i Ballarat the same year. He was after- i wards purchased and imported to New { Zealand by Mr Holly, of Ghristohurch. ] LEONARD WHITE, 1 10 664- . -ro’irietoi South Rakaia. i



Consultation. Robin hood’s great novelty COMPANY O THE DUNEDIN CUP, To be run on Dunedin Racecourse in FEBRUARY, 1884. 2,000 Shares al 10• -ach—£l,ooo. 49 nominations 25 cash bonds. Total, 74 prizes. First horse ... ... ... £4OO Second horse ... ... 150 Third horse ... ... 75 Other starters, divided ... 100 Non-starters, divided ... 150 25 cash bonds at £5 ... 125 Address £I,OOO ROBIN HOOD, Care of Thos. Stapleton, Box 238, Post-office, Christchurch ; or Care of Jubal Fleming, City Baths, Colombo street, Christchurch. As our No. 1 and i\o. 2 onC.J. C. Sum mer Meeting have filled so satisfactorily, early application for this No. 1 is re quested, as it wdl soon be filled and No. 2 started. Our books are at all times open for in spection to any subscriber in our Com pany. Information not confined to the press. We consider each subscriber has an equal right of Inspection. 1 47 A FORTUNE FOR ss. Registered Letters Telegram s not ac cepted. ADAMASTOR’S Novelty Consul tation on the Dunedin Cup, 1884. Post Office Orders payable to Ada mastor. £SOOO. Will close on or about FEBRUARY 19th, 1884.



DUNEDIN CUP, 1881, To be run at Dunedin on the 21st ] FEBRUARY, 1884 20,000 Members at 6a each. 304 PRIZES, To be distributed aa follows : Cash Awards. February, 1884. Each Ticket has seven separate chances. Race and Cash awards being:-drawn for separately. When convenient please sen! P. O. Order to Adamastor). By so doing you protect yourself against loss, as it is equal to Registration. Country Cheques must have Is exchange added, and marked correct by Bank. Two stamps must be sent for reply and result. My Consultation will be advertised in all the principal papers in New Zealand. If stamps are sent, please add Is in the £ extra. Programmes sent Free on ap plication. Notice —Not less than Two Tickets sent to any one address. Result will be sent to every Shareholder directly after the drawing. N. B. —The Press, of New Zealand can know, by applying to the undermentioned, where the three principal prizes go, also their names and address, if required, but not for publication. Registered Letters or Telegrams not ac cepted. Post Office Orders or Bank Notes preferred. Address — ADAMASTOR, Care of Lyons and Hart, 11 916 P.O. Box 151, Dunedin. Conveyances. LONGBEACH ROYAL MAIL COACH Leaves Longboach for Ashburton daily (Sundaysexcepted)at 7.30 a.m., Waterloo 8.10 a. m., Ashton 8.26 a. m., Wheatston-, 8.46 a. m., arriving at Ashburton in tints for the 10.24 express from Ohristchuro to Timaru. The coach leaves the coaoh stables, Wakanui Road (opposite Central Hotel), Ashburton, at 4.5 j 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 RATE?', on Saturdays -nly, between Waterton and Ashburton. W. E. BOND, Proprietor, 4270 ' Longbeach. rnINWALD AND MOUNT SOMERS i. RAILWAY. MOUNT SOMERS AND ANAMA ROYAL MAIL COACH. This Coach leaves Hood's Hotel, Moun - Somers, for Anama Railway Station, at 7.30 a m. and 5.35 p.m. every Tuesday and Saturday; returning to Mount Somer on the arwval of each train. Parcels and Luggage punctually attended to. Single fares, ?s ; return, 3s. .n JOHN HOOD



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, 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 blouse and Tem perance Hotel near Oookson’s Stables, Wills street, Ashburton ; next Odd fellows’ Hall, and one minute’s walk from the Railway Station. Charges strictly moderate. 944 Publication* IN THE PRESS, AND WILL SHORTLY BE PUBLISHED, “OUR DOMESTIC BIRDS,’ BY ALFRED SAUNDERS, This Book, written by an old New Zea land colon! t, will bo found to contain the moat 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 nrinciples 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 overy season of the year. 240



Hotels - ”OBD FOREST HOTEL. Whc has again taken the hotel at Alford Forest, would be aUd to receive a caii from his old friends and as many new ones as can make it convenient to give a look in. Good accommodation for horses. 1328 ASHBI’BTON hotel, East street, near Bridge. MRS M. A. L. WOODLEY, (Late of Clarendon Hotel, Dunedin, and Has taken this very commodious house, which is now elaborately furnished throughout, and invites the patronage of the general public. Only the best Winen, Spirits, and Liquors kept in stock. Good Stabling provided. John Tisch, Hinds Hotel), 12 1035 M. A. L. WOODLKY, Proprietress.



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M URRAYS^ m HBU HZ STO> time by the fore- 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 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 Engliso levers, made expressly for R. Murray, specially suited for colonial wear, wifi ; 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 coat on re coinl of P. 0.0 ' 730c-960



Medical. NEW ZEALAND Herbal Remedies. DIARRHOEA, DYSENTERY, &o. Completely conquered by Monk’s H .*r al Extract (Registered), Price 2s 6d and 4s per bottle. The above “Extract" is one of the, moat marvellous discoveries of the age. 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. Rangiora, July 7, 1881. Sir, —Having carefully examined the N.Z. Herbal Extract, I 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 14£ 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, Ihave proved it 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. 1 feel satisfied that from the number of trials I have been enabled to make of it in a somewhat ex tensive practice, it is a most valuable addition to modern therapeutics. The following cases are take ran dom from my note book : Case No. I—Mrs M , Wesc 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. In two months she had gained 181bs weight. Case No. 2—A G., child, aged five years. Fortnigh t diarrhoea. Was effectually cured on third day. (Signed) Charles DeLacy McCarthy, M.A., M.B.,etc., Trinity College, Dublin. Surgery, Rangiora, July, 1881,



MONK’S NEW ZEALAND HERBAL MIXTURE FOB iIIiURALGIA, Price, 3s 6d 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 tor 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 I me considerable relief. It has also the advantage of not being in the least nau seous, like most remedies. I remain, dear sir, yours faithfully, A. Kennedy. Mr H. D. Monk. Sole Wholesale and Retail Agent for Ashburton County, J. M. CAMBRIDGE, Pharmaceutical Chemist. Sole Proprietor, H. D. MONK, 1058 Dunedin, New Zealand.



Medical P OWELL’S BALSAM OP A COLD by all CHEMISTS and SJORK •3 KEEPERS. Observe ihe Trade Mark Lion, Net, and Mmise.” DOWELL’S BALSAM of ANISEED. — 1 The ef.ecis nut' teaspooutul taken n a little water belore 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}£d and 23 3d per per bottle; a great saving in taking family bottles, its each. Established over 50 years. Prepared only by THOMAS . POWELL, lilackfriars Road, London. WILL LOOSEN the PHLEGM* imme diately.—The Dean, of Westminster Verger writes: “I was advised to tty the Balsam of Aniseed; I did, and have found great relief. It is most comforting in allayirg irritation and giving strength to the 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 siste artistes.” ' - TRULY an EXTRAORDINARY EX PECTORANT.—Mr. Edward M. UUelt, of Bury, 1 Hunts., writes toMessrsi Palmer & Son, Ramsay lla\ .ng been in the habit of using Powell’s Balsam of Aniseed for a great number of years, I h ave gre at plcasurewbear ing testimony to its incomparable effects as an expectorant. I always find a single dose gives immediate relief, and a small bottle effects a perfect cure.” J ',/■ Wholesale Agents in the ' Australian and New Zealand Colonies -Elliot Brothers, Eykrs & Solomon ; Felton, Grimwax.de & Co.; P. and S. Falk, FAULMifG & Co., Rocks Tompsit, & Co.; Rosenthall &' Co.- Kempthorne, Prosser," & Co, j S. HlVfenung & Co.} Hemmons, . Laws, ■ & Co. ; Berkley, Taylor, ' aad : nll other wholesale houses. Powell, Blackfriars Road London. DEAFNESS. —Quacks ■ calling them selves “Doctors,” are' 1 ing the organs of hundreds suffering Sqm deafness, charging fromLS to LSO fbr so ' doing. I have two infalUbldthinddies , (No. 1, deafness arising from colds { No. > 2, the * thickening of ‘tho»^Softa aa [ Tympanum) from recipeajmnt me by those . world-known Aurista, the late and pro ! sent SeQiqc Surgeons ;ofj jtjie - JRoyal Dis -1 pensary for Diseases of the Bar.—-Send I stamps for particulars .to T. ford, Auckland, N.Z.



GRATEF CL-COMFORTTNG. £ f PS’S 000 OA. ■ BREAKFAST; BY a thorough knowledge of thenatural lavs which govern the operations of digestion and nutrition, and bya careful application of the fine properties of well selected cocoa, Mr. Epps j has provided our breakfast tables with a delicately flavoured/beverage which may savje u* many heavy doctor’s bills. It is by the ad cioUs use of such articles of constitution may be gradually buiFnll a ntil strong enough to resistievetyiten “ency to disease. Hundreds, of subtle a tda'dias are floating around us'ieady to mtack wherever there is * w< ate may Escape many, a fatal , „ Veping ourselves well fortifiedLwjthpure • d and a properly nourished frame.—* a rticle in the Made simply with boiling water oitiilk. Sold only in packets, s . *« JAMES EPPS AND OOljUc- HOMOEOPATHIC CHEMIST, LONDON. T ALSO, 1 . .'lhiS EPFS CHOCOLATE ESSENCE



Keating’s Powder, a Keating’s Powder. - ■ Keating’s Powder. r Keating’s Powder. Ci , Kills Bugs, 1 Pleas, 3 Moths, Beetles. This Powder is quite harmless to ANIMAL LIFE, .but is unrivalled in destroy Lag fleas, bugs, cockroaches, beetles, moths m furs, and every Other species of insect. Sports* i men will find this invaluable for destroying fleas in their dogs, as also ladies for their pet , dogs. ' /. (f THIS ARTICLE has found so GREAT a . SALE that it has tempted others to mid a.so* I called article in imitation. Thfe PUBLIC’are CAUTIONED that the tins of the genuine powder bear the autograph of-THOMAS ’ KEATING. Sold in tins only. I : ; T ... A - 'Sf-* , Keating’s Worm Tablets, i Keating’s Worm Tablets, i Keating’s Worm Tablets i. A PURELY VEGETABLE SWEETMEAT, both in appearance and taste, furnishing a’ foils agreeable method of administering the LOjgy certain remedy for IN TE S TIN AL or THREAD WORMS. It is a perfectly ; safe and mild preparation, and is especially adapted for; children. Sold in tins by all Chemists and Druggists. j Proprietor, THOS. KEATING, Lon lon S TEEDMAN’S SOOTHING POWDER FOR CHILDREN CUTTING TEETH. CAUTION* TO PURCHASER The value of this well-known Family Medi* cine has been largely tested in all parts of the world, and by all grades of society, for upwards of FIFTY YEARS, its well-earned extern sive sale has induced SPURIOUS IMITA. TIONS, some of which hi OUTWARD APPEARANC £ so closely resemble the ori ginal as to have deceived many purchasers. The proprietor therefore feels it due to the public to give a special caution against the use of SUCH IMITATIONS. Purchasers are therefore requested carefully to observe the four following distinctive characteristics, without which none genuine : Ist—ln every case the words JOHN STEEDMAN, CHEMIST, WALWORTH, SURREY, arc engraved on the Stamp affix to each packet. ‘ "' | and—Eacn Single Powder has directiors lo: the dose, and he words, John SteeOman Chemist, Walworth, Surrey, printed thereon. 3rd—The name, Steedman, is always spejl with two EE’s. 4th —The manufacture is carried hnisolMV at Walworth, Surrey. Sold in Packets by all Chemists ana Me cine Vendors. Kempthorn, Prosser and Co ASK for POWELL’S. BALSAM o ANISEED POWELL’S BALSAM of ANISEED “ Sir, —I have for a long time suffered from a severe. cough and tried all manner o remedies. Dr. Liberecht advised POWELL’S BALSAM of ANISEED; it cured me,Mter a few days. You are at liberty to use this letter in hopes that .others may benefit by it,— I am, Sir, Yours. &c., ALBERT COUNT POTOCKI.”