ROAST FISH.

tiaiaiH '"lecture oh “'Fish as food/ given by Sir . Henry Thompson at the ,>r' Ffeherics Exhibition, has now been re printed, and takes its place as the most important and generally useful of the numerous pamphlets on sale at the ex hibition. Sir. jjenry’s r instructive re marks oh'HnV eohltituent elements of

fish as affecting its nutritive qualities, his suggestions 1 -as 'to-the-people for t yrl}om,.a. fishx diet is desirable, and his I telire&'of tne various kinds of fish available to the inhabitants of Great Pritain {including many which are at present liltlemsed) are all most interest ing and suggestive. It is worth while to reproduce’ in 1 his own words the practical suggestion as to a ' neglected mode of dressing fish, with which the lecturer concluded. After stating that the bulk of fish is cooked. either by boiling, frying or.; broiling, all of which methods, specially that of boiling, in- Vblll iSncli waste of nutritive material, he continued —“ But I now desire to call your attention to another-mode of cooking fish, 'wbich ■ ought to be gene ral, since it is applicable to all varieties, I the advantage of retaining all the nutritive; -material, while the juices and the characteristic flayer of the fish are preserved in a manner not ;any other process. It consists in the, fish, after the C; if of moderate sifcsaymjm to a'Small turbot copper dish adapted to the form and size of the . tha " . th . ick - D(MS of it, so as to retain all the juices which by exposure to the heat will flow out; the surface is to be lightly spread with butter, and a morsel or two added; the dish is then to be placed in a Dutch pr American oven, or with some reflect the rays of heat in front of a clear fire.” The lecturer here showed a suitable oven and dishes which had been made for him by Mr W. Burton, of Oxford street. “ The *lfiiM(ftag&*l>Hhis method are that the fish is cooked entirely in its own juices, which are abundant, and form the best 0 -i'fape, ( and that these juices, which con the nutriment and much of the characteristic flavor, are saved and utilised; lastly, the direct action of the fire, browning the surface of the fish, gives that peculiar and appetising flavor which is the especial charm of the ‘roast’ ... and the'grilFand which is known to ap preciative pal|tes->as * tasting the fire,’ When served*at the tablethefishremains of course pa the dish in which the cook ing Mi'taken place This method is susceptible of innumerable variations to accommodate different tastes. Por tions of fish prepared as fillets may be treated as well as the entire fish; gar nishes of-allVkinds, as shell-fish, etc., ffey bie added, flavoring also with fine land* condiments, according to may;ad<f that the process may be conducted in an oyen where a clear fire is really not to be had, which is LSM&O qI dbufsd,! Ordinary baking ; but this dries the fish unduly; or the dish may be first placed in the oven, and be finished before the fire, which is better. .3fO§ofce3, as 5 first described sud? a dish, may,be .welcome- at any tabwrpin preparing'red mullet, for ex ample, it is inimitable, and far ..better than any other mode, for preserving their own rich gravy and admirable But the working man also can Jlthiffi advantageously cook before his kitchen fire, in a common Dutch oven, some fillets of plaice or skate witfi-a pljcepy twj^qf^bappn; the i dish tot be filled - or garnished with some pre viously boiled haricots, and by " this - vmeanfr<«ecure an. economical and sa- I r wbich is ip the highest de rvSlefi' raftrituShs.’* ‘ U'f.t n* r .-i m' ■ » ,

A STRANGE SUICIDE.

I&G- Dransford Thomas held an in- at the St Gile's Coroner's Court i;(lsonddn) on - the body of Mahomet °-T^H)aer ;) Kha‘tti' t year? old, ' b M la' mejntier, of the Royal JCoJtej^ pf and licentiate of &W e Iwy w G.oilege of who J^a4,cotn nutted -suicide. The coroner jssMd ai;letler !had s teen. sent him By the hdeefebedi-'; * It, 1 ! wks a • very ]ohg one, Sheets of paper, closely r i#ritftlhi' ,i wbiild read extracts from jt; jtqj shtW,j!thajtv the deceased had 1 thqnrjoughly.iargued the matter '■ in-his iiStindjfbr: a considerable time. We left his things to his landlord and his wife hfef j : to bib \ after death he hospital to. .haw Vfbr dissecting ; purposes, -and ’afterwards his skeleton to be placed in MtiseiHn\i>f,ahe>; College ! as the Afghan - skeleton.” f 'The letter went on to say:—“ I havb>ofii9y own free will committed this act by taking' a 1 large dose of prussic acid. At the-age p&hwlewdi war again at twenty-on* $ my brains out for a real- tut. was granted the sagacity of a .lady.; noble’ family, and might have been a ruler some day in .my own’ country, but I would not be dependent on my ..friends. After having doubly qualified myself, I determined, to re j.]D^rn>b|his ] country, and: applied; Cor nuraerous posls, but could not obtain them, owing to, my * name and color. I Zaneet y but directly „roy,nfmon°d nationality:were known I i,wfi refused,, except in one when .ftp<fthQßW«6le: quack at Middles brough engaged me to prescribe for -life pmwntg'but of six colored bottles. . and sign death certificates for people I .. bad never seen. I have applied for a 1 public; tmen t, bvitnever received any t.d my letter- I, have spent ;§6o in acquiring my knowledge, and .hfj.yp.p.o money, left to start in practice. I cannot ask myjmbther for money she may want herself and I have none left to pay myflc&gfngs. 1 shall take all .ShsTbDttlfls# although ‘shejc6htents of one will -be-sufficient, J s# that there WID be ttd mlstake. 1 ' ‘ I slept forell last night,'but not so well as .1 shall f sleep I shall take the poison ‘at 3 stm. I had & good J dinner yesterday,

but not,too .much', as- that would spoil the pditimitfan?' , The jury returned a verdict to the effect that the deceased (Jied item j>ru!|sic',acid, self, adroinis- he * was suffering / from inejplsi'dlepttarawn.'-produced- y by‘ disap pointment! im’life.‘ 1

rHB ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, MONDAY, JANUARY 14, 1884.

Printed ami published daily, for Thk Ash burton Guardian Company, Limited, by Henry Vincent ■ I Street, Ashburton, at thfrCompaiyg' Utfut ing House, West street, Ashburton, Monday, |BB^



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n P O R T I N G SEWS. | Grand Distribution of MONEY PRIZES will. take place similar to the Hamburg principle of drawing; nothing of the kind has ever been introduced in New Zealand, and tho system that will be carried out in this and future drawings will far surpass the chances of getting a Prize than in any of the Horse Consulta tions, as people who have frequently tried in the numerous Horse Consultations know to their sorrow. A trial in this Drawing may convince the most sceptical, as the drawing will take place as soon as the tickets are applied for, or not later than the 28th FEBRUARY". This Grand Drawing will consist of 160 Money Prizes, amounting in all to £2,000 subscribed by 4,000 members at 10s each. The various Money Prizes will be dis tributed as follows : 1 £3OO prize; 1 £l5O prize; 1 £IOO prize; 2 £SO prizes; 5 £2O prizes; 100 JLIO 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 be 6 to 1 against him getting a prize, and the head prize hr any other may be drawn by any investor of 10s: ; This drawing is on the most novel, and will be conducted on the fairest principles possible, and investors will find it to their advantage 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., '£he 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 bo paid over within twehty four hours after the drawing, or 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 ing, who the prizetakers are, |,by forward ing a stamped envelope already addressed, thus insuring perfect faith and fidelity to all investors. These drawings forf£2,ooo are to take place every two months, this present one [to close on the 28th February, and the following one to open oh the Ist March. Prizes paid over within twenty J four hours after drawing. One Prize must come out to every 25 tickets. ! I JNoTioa—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 preferredj made payable only to Boaz; Bank notes accepted. Two 2d stamps for .reply and result. Registered letters and telegrams ■ ndt received. All letters must be ad dressed i BOAZ, . I ~ Care Mr Mosely, Wholesale and Retail Tobacconist, Box 354, Post Office, Dunedin, 12 1136 MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL] Haros & Go; Have a few, /Special Lines to offer this Christmas, with a PRESENT TO ALL PURCHASERS of 10s and upwards.



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. -- Racing. A SHBURTON RACING CLUB. AUTUMN MEETING. THURSDAY AND FRIDAY, April 3rd and 4th, 1884. President—F. G. Wright Vice-president—W. 0. Walker. Stewards —C. H. Dowding, 11. Friedlan der, John T. Leahy, W. G. Ross, W. Saunders, and H. T. Winter. Judge—Matthew Stitt. Honi Treasurer —G. 0. Foots. Clerk of the Course —W. B. Denshire. Clerk of the Scales—M. Friedlandor. Starter—C. A.. Cal vert. 'Handicappsrs—Open Races ; R. G. Grif fiths. District Races :E, G. Crisp, C. C. Foots, Leahy, and M. Stitt, | FIRST DAY.



1. Handicap Hukdlb Race, of 50 sovs ; over eight flights of hurdles about 3ft 6in high ; nomination, 1 sov ; acceptance, 2 sovs. 2 miles. 2 District Welter Handicap, < f 30 sovs ; nomination, I sov ; acceptance, 1 sov ; minimum weight Bst, 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. Ij miles. 3. Ashburton Autdm * Handicap, of 100 sovs ; nomination, 2 sovs ; accept ance, 2 sovs ; miles. 4. Novel Race (Handicap), of 40 sovs > nomination, 1 sov; acceptance,j 1 sov : the winner to be sold by auction immediately after tlia race, and the ' whole' of the proceeds to go to the funds of the Club ; 1 mile. 5 Flying Handicap, of 50 sovs ; nomi ,natipn, X sov; ( acceptance, 1 sov. ' . | mile, i i 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. J mile.. . . SECOND DAY. 1. County Hurdle Race (Handicap) of 40 sovs; over- six flights of hurdles about" 3ft 6in-' high ; nomination,;! sov; acceptance, 1 sov; district horses only. 1£ miles. 2. Grand Stand Handicap, of 50 sovs ; nomination, 1 sov ; acceptance, 1 sov. ij 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 mination, 1 sov; acceptance, 2 sova; district horses only. l£ miles. 5. Consolation Handicap, of 20 sovs; . nomination, 1 sovto 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.



RULE 3 AND REGULATIONS, j 1. No entry will be received except on the condition thai: 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, 1884, and up to the date of the forthcom-- ing meeting and owned by a person who has resided in the said .County, during the sapaei period, ' T4' Pivo per cent, will bo deducted from '%# giWSs of all monies payable in accord ance with this.programina for expenses of the course. 5. All nominations and acceptances go to the funds : of )the Club. NOMINATIONS, ACCEPTANCES, &q. 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 9 p,m. on the following dates ; NOMINATIONS. March I.—Ashburton Autumn Handicap, ■ 2 sova ' ■ Ashburton Steeplechase, I soy March 15.—Handicap Hurdle Race, Isov District Welter Handicap, 1 SOV Novel Race, 1 sov Flying Handicap, 1 sov County Hurdle Race, 1 sov Grand Stand Handicap, 1 soy Harvest Handicap, 1 sov WEIGHTS. , -Ashburton Autumn Handir cap ’ Ashburton'Steeplechase —Handicap Hurdle Race - • District Weiter Handicap j Novel Race Flying Handicap ! ACCEPTANCES (not later than 9 p.m.) March 29—Ashburton Autumn Handi cap,2 sova Ashburton Steeplechase, 2sovs Handicap Hurdle Race, 2 sova District Welter Handicap, 1 sov Novel Racs, 1 soy Flying Handicap, 1 sov. WEIGHTS (at 8 p.m.) April 3.—County Hurdle Race Grand Stand Handicap Harvest Handicap ; : . March 17. March 20.-



ACCEPTANCES (not later than 9 p.m.) ■April 3i—County Hurdle Race, 1 sov Grand Stand Handicap, 1 sov Harvest Handicap, 1 sov S. SAUNDERS, .12 1083 .Secretary. : Business Notice. W. M A U R I C E, Gentlemen’s Own'Material MADE UP. Perfect fit and newest style guaranteed. CLEANING and MENDING, etc , MOORE STREET, ASHBURTON. jaS'N’.B; —The cheapest Tailbr' in the town. 12 1007 JjlOR SALE AT THIS OFFICE. The Banhruptcy Bill, 1883, The xattel Securities Act Amendment ito./ Eta, . ■ j Etc. Tailor, JBtc.



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£2 19 6 Our No, 5, household parcel for £2 10s, contains — Worth 1 pair largo size good witney blankets ... ... ... 1 10 6 1 nice large size good honeycomb quilt ... ••• 0 6 1 pair good heavy white sheets 0 9 6 6 good value honeycomb towels 0 4 0 6 yds heavy Welsh flannel ... 0 8 0 £3 6 6 Our No. 6, family parcel for £3, contains— Usual price 12 yds super Roslyn flannel (pure wool) . ... o 18 0 24 yds splendid white calico, heavy make ... 0 13 0 24 yds good strong brown or grey wincey ... ... ... ••• 014 0 6 yds tartan plaid 0 6 6 ■(3 yds good brown holland ... 04 G 12 yds hemp carpet, dark stripe 0 7 0 6 pair Girls’ or Women’s warm winter hose ... 0 7 6 4 large unbleached Turkish towels ... 0 4 9 £3 15 3 Our No. ,7, mourning parcel for £2 10s, contains— Worth 10 yds good black French cash mere .•• 1 G 2 yds 4x4 celebrated rainproof crape 0 9 6 1 good black alpaca or sateen skirt 0 14 6 2 pair? Ladies’ black hose ... 0 3 0 1 pair Ladies’ two-button choice black kid gloves 0 4 6 £ doz Ladies’ cambric handker chiefs, in fancy box ... ... 0 6 6 £2 19 G Our No. 8, furnishing parcel for £lO, contains — Worth 20 yds nice pattern goc*d tapestry carpet ... ... ... ... 3 6 0 1 nice pattern hearthrug, to match ... ... ... ... 0 16 6 1 pair handsome lace curtains ... 0 14 C 1 pair medium lace curtains ... 010 0 2 pair full size good white sheets 0 18 6 ■1 pair full size good witney blan -1 kets ... ... ... ... 1 10 0 1 pair medium good witney blan kets ... . 1 0 0 1 full size white honeycomb or toilet quilt 0 14 0 1 choice pattern wool tabieoover 0 15 6 2 white Turkish bath towels ... 0 3 0 6 white or unbleached honey comb towels ... ... ... 0 4 6 2 white antimacassars ... ... 0 2 0 2 white toilet covers 0 4 0 6 yds linen check glass cloth ... 0 6 0 1 superior white linen tablecloth 0 11 6 £ll 15 0 Our No. 1, wedding parcel for £4, contains— Worth 1 dress (12 yds) pretty shade in cashmere ... 1 17 6 2 yds pretty shade in satin, to match ... ... 0 13 G -1 dress (12 yds) good costume cloth ... ... ... ... 1 1 0 2 yds rich colored velveteen, to match ... ... ... ... 0 7 0 6 yds good silesia ... ... 0 6 0 3 doz buttons, to match dresses 0 2 0 8 yds braid, to match dresses ... 0 0 8 1 pair two-button first choice tinted or white kid gloves ... 0 5 0 6 Ladies’ linen collars 0 3 0 6 Ladies’ linen handkerchiefs ... 0 5 6 3 pairs Ladies’nice hose... ... 0 4 6 £5 5 8 Our No. 2, wedding parcel for £lO, contains — Avery complete trousseau. Our No. 9, Ladies’ (half-price) parcel for L 6, contains— Usual price 1 Ladies’ handsome mantle ... 217 6 1 Ladies’ beautiful real sable muff and collarette ... ... ... 4 10 0 1 Ladies’quilted satin skirt ... 1 0 0 1 fashionable tweed ulster, in leading shades ... 1 10 0 £9 17 6 A problem whereby Ladies may stay at home and order their drapery in perfect confidence , Just try one parcel and sse what you will save. !, j‘ ■ / Remember—Cash returned at ones for any article returned in good condition. Samples post free on application to any part of New Zealand. In ordering any of these parcels, it is sufficient to quote number and name of parcel only. P. 0.0. made payable to E O. BROWN & (JO., Fashion House, Christchurch. 1368 I



Stud. HORSE CARDS"neatly and cheaply printed in all colora and designs at the Guardian office. fITiHE Imported Thoroughbred Steeple- JL chase horse QUAMBY will travel the Ashburton district during the present season. Particulars see cards. Apply JOHN CARTER, 9 515 Grove House, Ashburton. finO Travel in the Hinds and Kangitata I. districts the Clydesdale ntire Horse YOUNG SIR COLIN. For particulars apply to OHISNALL BUGS., 10 633 Ohinemuri. (HO Travel in the Uakaia, Methven, $ 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 L 4 ; payable May 3lst, 1884 ; groom fee ss, payable on lirst service. See future advertisements for urther particulars. Apply to CHARLES INDER, 10 632 South Rakaia. 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 bo sufficient tj show that Python is one of the grandest and stoutest thorough-bred horses at present in New Zealand. 9 010 Apply to the Groom in charge.



r|IHE Hackney ataliiuu, THE WAIF. will serve Mares on the Lowcliffa Estate. Terms—L3 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. 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 he removed until all fees are paid. 10 642 mO TRAVEL THIS SEASON IN JL 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 161? 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 limes). Maggie’s da-u 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 —£ 9 < for the season, guarantee £3, payable on the Ist January, 1884, and 5s groomage. Groomaga foe payable on first service Will be in Ashburton every Saturday. For further particular apply L ' HAY SMITH, Or to the Groom in charge. 9-559 mO STAND THIS SEAS jN, 1883. B 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 H aclc *o (imported; 2nd dam Jess, by Cromwell (imported). Terms —£3 each cash first time of service, or four guineas end of season. Groo yaga fee ss. Every care taken but no re sponsibility. The above figures refer to Draught Stud Book tor New Zealand. J, CARTER, 9-660 Grove Farm, Tinwald. fmG Travel this Season in the South j 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 fother colt of his age in New Zealand, Pedigree : The King was bred by Messrs Fleming and Hedley, out of their famous brood mare Miss M Cormick, imported from Melbourne. Miss M'Cormick was pur chased by the Ute David Nesbitt from M‘Cormick Bros., Tasmania, and was specially selected for her breeding quali ties—the correctness of that judgment has now been fully verified. Miss M‘Cor 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 of Blait’-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. '4 Christchurch. ■ LEON iD WHITE, 10 654 South Rakaia.



Consultation. Robin hood’s great novelty COMPANY O■■ THE DUNEDIN CUP, To bo run ou Dunedin Karecourse in Ei.B UAHY, 1884. 2,000 Shares at 10. • ach 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 cosh bonds at £5 ... 125 Address £I,OOO ROBIN HOOD, Care of Thos. Stapleton, Box 238, Post-office, Christchurch ; or Care of Jdbal Fleming, City Baths, Colombo street, Christchurch. As our No. 1 and No 2 onO.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 pan} T . Information not confined to the press. Wo consider each subscriber has an equal right of Inspection. 1 47 A FORTUNE FOR ss. Registered Letters Telegram s not ac cept ed. 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 GUP, 1881, To be run at Dunedin on the 2iat FEBRUARY, 1884, 20,000 Members at 5s each. 304 PRIZES, To be distributed as follows : Cash Awards. February, 188 i. 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 etamps must be sent for reply and result. My Consultation will be advertised in all the principal papers in New Zealand. If stamps are sent, p'.ease add Is in the £ extra. Programmes sent Free on ap plication. Notice —Not leas than Two Tickets seat to any one address. . Result will be sene 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 natnis and address, it required, but qot for publication. " Registered Letters or Telegrams not ac cepted. Post Office Orders or Rank Notes preferred. Address— ADAMA3TOR, Care of Lyons and Hart, 11 916 P. 6. Box 151, Dunedin. Conveyances. T ONGBEAOH ROYAL MAIL |j COACH Leaves Longboach for Ashburton daii.v (Sundays excepted) at 7.30 a.in., Watertoi -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 Ohristchurc to Timaru. The coach leaves the coach stables, Wakanui Road (opposite Central Hotel), Ashburton, at 4.5' p.tn., arriving at Longbeach at 7.30 p.m. Parcels or orders left at any of tht above places, wi'l receive strict attention Fares—Through single fares, 5s ; return same day, Bs. From this date RETURN 'FARE at SINGLE RATE' 1 , on Saturdays -"viy, between Waterton and Ashburton, VV. E. BOND, Proprietor, 427 c Longbeach. ; ■ SHNWALD AND MOUNT SOMERS JL RAILWAY. MOUNT SOMERS AND AN AM A ROYAL MAIL COAOH. This Coach leaves Hood’s Hotel, Moun Somers, for Auama Railway Station, at 7.30 a m. and 5.35 p.m. every Tuesdaj and Saturday; returning to Mount Somer on the arr ; val of each train. Parooia and Luggage punctually attended to. Single fares, ?a ; return, 3s. .. JOHN HOOD



Boarding Houses, &c. PRINCE ALBERT BOARDING HOUSE AND TEMPER INGE 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 House and Tem perance Hotel near Cookson’s Stables, Wills stkeet, Ashburton ; next Odd fellows’ Hall, and one minute’s walk from the Railway Station. Charges strictly moderate. y 44 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 some well defined rules for selecting, with certainty, the moat 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 avery season of the year. 240



Hotels FOREST HOTEL, j John Tisch, ! Whc has again taken the hotel at Alford Forest, would be til.id to . ew-dve a i a:l from his old friends <md tw many uu» , ones as can snake it convenient to sine a look in. . i Good accommodation for horses. 1323 j ’ AS HBvR TO N IT OTE L, East street, near Bridge. MRS M. A. L. WOODLEY, (Late of Clarendon Hotel, Dunedin, and Hinds Hotel), Has taken this very commodious house, uhich is now elaborately furnished throughout, and invites the patronage of the general public. Only the best Winer., Spirits, and Liquors kept in stock. Good Stabling provided. M. 4. L WOOLLEY, 12 1035 Proprietress. Business Notices. S^MURRW^ rnAKB TIME BY THE FORE -1 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, -i 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, wit l ■ extra heavy cases, all the latest improvements, at L 6, L 6 6s, L 6 10a ; higher classes, L 7, L 8 10s, LlO 10s, and Ll2 12s; Rotherhams, L 6 10a. Printed guarantee with each watch soljd. 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 cein* of P. 0.0 730c-960



Medical. NEW ZEALAND Herbal Remedies, DIARRHG3 V, DYSENTERY, &o. Completely conquered by Monk’s QL.ir al Extract (Registered), Price 2s 6d and 4s per bottle. The above “Extract” ia one of the moat marvellous discoveries of tho 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. ■ Rangiota, 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 conj 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 1 found it to be rich in tannin. In a large number of cases of ordinary diarrhoea, as well'as in many chronic cases and iri dysentery, Ihaveprovedit to possess great specific control, added to the unusual j cure in a majority of diarrhoea madi ts, that ii, does not subsequently con-' eate the bowels, f feel satisfied that from the number of trials I have been enabled to make of it in a somewhat ex tensive practice, it ia a most valuable addition to modern therapeutics. The following cases are take ran dom from my note book : Case No. I—Mrs M- , Went 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 181ba weight. Case No. 2—A G., child, aged five years. Fortnight diarrhoea. Was effectually cured on third day. (Signed) Charles DeLacy McCarthy, M. A., M. 8., etc., Trinity College, Dublin. Surgery, Rangiora, July, 1881,



MONK’S NEW ZEALAND HERBAL MIXTURE FOB M E U RALGI A, 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 soon 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 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. Kbnwbdv. Mr H. D. Monk. Solo Wholesale and Retail Agent for Ashburton County, J. M. CAMBRIDGE, Pharmaceutical Chemist. Sole Proprietor, H. D. MONK, 1038 Dunedin, New Zealand.



Medical IOWELL’S BALSAM OF A SOLD by all CHEMISTS and STORE KEEPERS. Observe the Trade Mark Lion, Net, and Mouse.” '' jT |>o‘.V ELL’S little water betc '.’i- mid- A L;s.\M of ANISEED.— ..k- dcasjMKOal'nl taken na int* to bed is extraordinary. be without it in the winter ■ ar.-l Medicine,.-Venthtri id. !•-. ! vid and ’’2s -Ju per r saving in taking-family Established overdo years. Prepared only by THOMAS POWELL, Blackfriars Road, London. OR COUGHS, BRONCHITIS, IN FLUENZA,, COLDS, T?OR COUGHS, BRONCHITIS, IN ■T FLUENZA, COLDS, &c. Ml ns eac.-: For coughs, bronchitis in FLUENZA, COLDS, : For coughs, bronchitis,! FLUENZA, COLDS, &c. IN F'OR COUGHS, BRONCHITIS, IN FLUENZA. COLDS,, &CL ’ WILL LOOSEN the PHLEGM imme diateiy.—The Dean of Westminster Verger writes: “I was advised to -try the Balsam of Aniseed ; I did, and" have found great relief. It is most comforting g irritation and giving strength to the voice.” Lionel Brough, Esq., the eminent actor, writes : I think it an invaluable, medicine fox members of my profession, and ; have always recommended it to my brother arid s siste artistes. ” -TRULY an EXTRAORDINARY EX- X PECTO RaNT. —Mr. Edward M. U.llett, of Bury, Hunts., writes to Messrs. Paliher & Son, Ramsay : —“ Having beeri in the habit of using Powell’s iL.in.mi oi Aniseed for a great number of years, I have great pleasure in hear ing testimony to its incomparable eflbcts as an expectorant. I always find a single dbsd gives immediate relief, and a small bottle! Effects a perfect cure.” ~ Wholesale Agents in the Australian and New Zealand- Colonies—Elliot Brothers, Eyers & Solomon ; Felton, Grimwalde & C 0..: P. an-' s. Falk, Fauldxng,& Go., Rocki Tom st, & Co.; Rosenthall & Co." Kempi horne, Prosser, , & Co.; S. HoVfenung & Co.; HemmoNs, Co.; Berkley, Taylor', Co.knd all other wholesale houses. Proprietor—THOMAS Powell, Blackfriars Rhad Loddoh- H DEAFNESS. —Quacks calling, them selves “Doctoraj”'ara utterly ruin 1 ing the organs of hundreds suffering from . from so doing. I have two infallible remedies t (No. 1, deafness arising from colds ; No. , 2, the thickening of the parts of the : Tympanum) from recipes sent me bjft|ioae world-known Aurists, the late andipre -1 sent Senior Surgeons ofthe Royal Dia . penaary for Diseases of tire ’Ear. — Send stamps for particulars to T. B. Hanna . ford, Auckland, N.Z; ’ 1 fi s I*27'' 5 r . GEAT^FUt—COMFQBtIISf^,,! ’ EFP S'S O O 0 0 A<. 3 := ’BNEAKFASE’i •.•T.n.fih BY a thorough knowledge of laws which govern thb operations of E digestion and nutrition, and bya ' tflufeful i application of the fine propertied Ofl well selected cocoa, Mr. Epps has provided - our breakfast tables with a delicately f flavoured beverage which -«sv® ns % many heavy doctor’s bills. It is > by A the \ ' ad cious use of snch articled of diet that a constitution may be gradoally builf ntil strong enough to . resist every ten }- 'Jency to disease. Hundreds of'subtle ® aladias are floating around us readjf to - IXI tack wherever there is s weak pAini. at e may escape many a fatal sh-ft by - taping ourselves well fortifijpd, wi|K Jure 1 d and a properly nourished; frame.— > a rticle in the Civil Service Gazette, Made simply with boiling water or milk. Sold only in packets, labelled : JAMES EPPS AND 00., HOMOEOPATHIC CHEMIST, i LONDON. : ALSO, IT' 1 EPFS CHOCOLATE ESSENCE.



Keating’s Powder. h Keating’s Powder. Keating’s Powder. ' < ! Keating’s Powder. . Kills Bugs, Fleas, Motbs, >1 i Beetles. This Powder is quite harmless to ANIMAL LIFE, ;butis unrivalled in destroy ing fleas, bugs, cockroaches, beetles, moths in furs, and every other species ofinsect. Sports men will find this invaluable for destroying fleas in their dogs, as aiso j ladies for their pet dogs. THIS ARTICLE has found sdi' CtRIEAT 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. . .. • ’Keating’s Worn Tablet£ 111 S Keating’s Worm Tablets A PURELY VEGETABLE SWEETMfeA*r, both in appearance and taste, funiishjng, Rj nips agreeable method of administering me only certain remedy for . INT E S TINAL or THREAD WORMS. If is’ a perfectly safe and mild preparation, and is especially adapted for children, ’ Sold in tins by all Chemists and Druggists. Proprietor, THOS. KEATING, Loudon . ... ads iA '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 extent sive sale has induced SPURIOUS IMITA. TIONS, some of; which in OUTWARD APPEARANC E so closely resemble Jthe ori ginal as to have deceived many ;pu|chasers. The proprietor therefore feels' it* due to the public to give a special caution against the use Of SUCH IMITATIONS. -: f ; Q'J H £ Purchasers are therefore, requested carefully to observe the four following'‘'distinctive characteristics, without which none genuine : 1st —In every case ; the : wolds-■ iJOHN STEEDMAN, CHEMIST, WALWORT#,. SURREY, are engraved on the Governyien Stamp affix tp each packet. ~, . 2nd—-Eacn Single Powder has direct iohs fo; the dose, and. he words, John StkeUwan Chemist; Walworth, Surrey, printed thereon. 3rd — The name, Steedman, is always spell with two EE’s. 4th — The manufacture is carried on sole y at Walworth, Surrey. Sold in Packets by all Cherpists 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 lopg time suffered from a severe Cough and tried all manner o 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 it — I am. Sir, Yours, &c., ' ALBERT COUNT POTOG3KL”