GOING TO NEW CALEDONIA.

The fallowing sketch, from the Scots- describes one specimen of the people the French are sending to New Caledonia —to get away to Australia or New Zealand if.thejr can.:— Cochois, a young architect, was ar raigned before the Assizer-Court of the Somme, at Amiens, oh the charge of an attempt "to; milder the Rev G. F. Whidborn'e ori the Northern Railway, on the 28th of June last. The presid ing Judge, in accordance with French procedure, began by exposing the career of the accused up to .the .present time in minute detail. The prisoner had, it appeared, fought several duels, under gone imprisonment for a jewel robbery, entered into an extensive - building con tract, now remaining unsatisfied, and borrowed cash in all directions. The accused promptly replied to the Presi dents queries. He acknowledged that he had lived by theft in order to meet his bills and support his wife and child. Cochois was accustomed to travel on the Northern .Railway first class by the ekpiess almost nightly for the sake of stealing' -the passengers’ luggage, valises, and purses when the passengers proceeded to the buffet. On the morning of mur- - at Boulogne by toe rrfie.ns"When the ‘rag to go back Mr Whid borne askea Sla Whether would proceed by it to Paris, and the two tra velledJOgether.v; 1 They at first slept. Before reaching Abbeville, Cochois offered a draught to the clergyman from his flask, which was,declined. Mr Whidborne then again fell asleep, turn ing his back to Cochois. Five miles from Aflftienslh&;S|iddenly awoke, feel ing three thrusts" from some sharp in strument. He instantly rose, receiving a fourth as he did so. Being a power ful man, he grappled with his antago nist, an^.a j Jearfql struggle ensued. The clergyman wrested a formidable car penter’s chisel from , the prisoner’s grasp t whereupon the assassin produced a §eyln:ohambeired revolver, but was un&il&tti'ifire] his wrist being tightly held. The two men dragged each other from corner to corner of the com partment. Finding that he was baffled, Cochois opened the door, doubtless in order to cast Mr Whidborne on to the railroad track. But the intended vic tim made good his- escape by the foot board, and,was eventually hauled into another compartment. An alarm was given, and the train brought to a stand still. The guard found Cochois be smeared with blood, standing on the footboard. ■He declared himself the victim of the outrage. The brakesman thereupon travelled in the same carriage. escaped. In spite of the high-speed he jumped out on the line. The tram'was again stopped. Cochois ran for about 200 paces, and stopped f night, watchman, recounting ' the stbry- ! bf j a pretended outrage upon himself. He then proceeded to a hut on the line. The brakesmen came in search ,of him, and found the prisoner, who thereupon fired into his own right ear. The again started for Amiens. M. Mallet, commissary of special police, having been communi cated with, shortly arrived, assuming the custody of the prisoner. Cochois refusedtp speak. He was searched and four purses were found on him. Mr Whidborne arrived at Amiens on Wed nesday nights, There were only seven witn£s&e£ examined, but they gave con clusive evidence. The Advocate- General, in a spirited speech, taking one hbuf in ' delivery dwelt upon the increase .ofj railway outrages, and de manded a verdict- without mercy. Maitre.iDubdiSj-for the defence, in an abld reply denounced the idea of pre meditation, and dwelt on the forgiving ' bearing pf Mr Whidborne exhibited on the p£. j lb? arrest of Cochois, and aga\j^,'qn‘Thiirsclay, pointing out this example of. clemency as one worthy of his sacred calling. Cochois, who had been Composed 1 during the proceed- much* ;mpyed by his coun sel's - “MdHress. " TheV trial, which had i?«C ? five, hours,. the Court being densely . crowded,; ended in a ver dicttii.ofGuilty.” A sentence of transportation for life was passed, the plea of extenuating ciicumstances being adnSittfed”’ Th'efeey. G. F. Whidborne, before 1 l Teivihg Amiens for London, calle&ontlap presiding Judge in order to SfQ if-the sentence onr his assailant bei changed for one less severe.-•■ The ‘sentence was properly one ofdeatbpbut by reason of “ex tenuating circumstances ” intervening it was made transportation for life. The Judge said that dufing a portion of the trial he thought no clemency could have been extended to Cochois. The feiitence passed was in reality less harsh than a sentence of 20 years, which term must have been undergone in White Cochois would now be transported to New Caledonia, where, after’serving about ten years’, hard labor, he .would regain compara tive freedom. This chance, however, would depend on his behavior during . thati peribd/ Th any circumstances, he could never leave the colony. If-the wife of Cochois agrees to accompany him^she is free to do so; if, otherwise, she'tiatjltberty ,tp ; remarry. The Judge said that the convict had acknowledged thejustice’pf the. sentence, having en tertained fears of capital punishment.

flJfcE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, SATfgRDAT, JANUARY 6, 1884.

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Special Advertisements. INTRODUCTION OF THE PARCEL SYSTEM. Fashion Fovsb, Cashel street, Chiustchnrch. 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 drapery, thousands of parcels being for warded to the order of distant customers upon the distinct understanding that any article not proving satisfactory to the pur chaser, the money in all cases to be re turned. This system is now being intro duced by E. (J. 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 whore the article is not satisfactory. Our No. 1,20 s Dress Parcel, contains — Worth £ s. d. 1 dress 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 oxydised buttons, to match ... 0 16 1 pair warm lined fur-top spring cuff gloves ... ... ... 0 2 6 PI 9 10 Our No. 2,30 s household parcel, contains— _ Worth 1 pair good medium size blan kets 10 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 19 6 Our No. 5, household parcel for £2 10s, contains— Worth 1 pair large size good witney blankets ... ... ... 1 10 6 1 nice large size good honeycomb quilt ... ... 014 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) ... ... ... ... 018 0 24 yds splendid white calico, heavy make ... ... ... 013 0 24 yds good strong brown or grey wincey ... ... ... ... 0 14 0 6 yds tartan plaid ... ... 0 6 6 6 yds good brown holland ... 0 4 6 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 6 2 yds 4x4 celebrated rainproof crape ... ... ... ... 0 9 0 1 good black alpaca or sateen skirt ... ... ... ... 014 6 2 pairs 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 5 0 £2 19 6 Our No. 8, furnishing parcel for £lO, contains — Worth 20 yds nice pattern good tapestry carpet ... ... ... ... 3 6 0 1 nice pattern hearthrug, to match ... 0 16 6 1 pair handsome lace curtains ... 0 14 6 1 pair medium lace curtains ... 010 0 2 pair full size good white sheets 0 18 6 1 pair full size good witney blan kets ... ... ... ... 1 10 0 1 pair medium good witney blan kets ... ... ... ... 1 0 0 1 full size white honeycomb or toilet quilt ... ... ... 014 0 1 choice pattern wool tabiecover 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 6 1 dress (12 yds) good costume cloth 110 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 G Ladies’ linen handkerchiefs ... 0 6 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 5, contains— Usual price 1 Ladies’ handsome mantle ... 2 17 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 see what you will save. . ■ Remember—Cash returned at onea 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 & 00., Fashion House, Christchurch, 1862



Stud. HORSE CARDS neatly and cheaply printed in all colors and designs at the Guakdian office. rfIHE Imported Thoroughbred Steeple 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 Ransitata districts the Clydesdale Entire Horse YOUNG SIR COJLIN. For particulars apply to . CHISNALL BROS., 10 633 Ohinemuri. mO Travel in the Rakaia, Methven, i Hororata, and Dtmsandel districts YOUNG BEUELIGHT, (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 first service. See future advertisements for urther particulars. Apply to CHARLES INDER, 10 632 South Rakaia. PYTHON WILL Stand at Ashburton the same as usual. Pedigbee—Python is a bright bay horse, bred by the Hon. B. K. Cox, N.S.W. He stands 16 hands high, by Kyogle out of Nutcut, dam of Dagworth, Hercules, Al, and Ella, all the greatest performers in the Australian colonies, under heavy weights at all distances. Kyogle by William Tell out of Cassandra, dam of Yattendon. William Tell by Touchstone, imported from England. Owing to an accident when a two-year old, Python was never trained or raced. A glance at the tabulated pedigree will be sufficient t> show that Python is one of the grandest and stoutest thorough-bred horses at present in New Zealand. 9 610 Apply to the Groom in charge. rpHB Hackney Btalliou, THE WAIF, will serve Mares on the Lowcliffe 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 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 be removed until all fees are paid. 10 642 rpO TRAVEL THIS SEASON IN JL ASHBURTON AND SURROUND ING DISTRICTS, The Clydesdale Horse PRETENDER. PEDIGREE. Pretender is a dark bay with black points, rising nine years old, with good bona and substance ; stands 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 o.i the Ist January, 1884, and 5s groomage. Groomage fee payable on first service Will be in Ashburton every Saturday. For further particulais apply to HAY SMITH, Or to the Groom in charge. 9-539 r no 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 Haddo (imported; 2nd dam Jess, by Cromwell (imported). Terms—£3 each cash first time of service, or four guineas end of season. Groo '.ago 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. fnO Travel this Season in the South I Rakaia and surrounding districts, 1883, the celebrated Stallion KING O’ THE VANQUISHERS. KING O’ THE VANQUISHERS, rising 4 years, is a beautiful bay with splendid action and fine temper, and has got more bone and hair of the right sort than any {other colt of his age in New Zealand. Pedigree : The King was bred by Messrs Fleming and Uedley, out of their famous brood mare Miss M’Cormick, imported from Melbourne. Mias M'Oorniick was pur chased by the lite David Nesbitt from M‘Co muck 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.) King o’ xhk Vanquishbes 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 the Grand National, Melbourne; as a 4- year-old, first at Geelong and second al Ballarat the same year. He vyas after wards purchased and imported to New Zealand by Mr Holly, of Christchurch. , LEONARD WHITE; 10 654 Rakaia.



Consultation. Robin hood’s great novelty i COMPANY ON THE C.J.C. SUMMER MEETING, To be held on the Christchurch Race course on TUESDAY, JAN. Ist, 1884. Midsummer Handicap and Middle Park Stakes. 2,000 Shares of 10s each—£l,ooo. 70 Prizes—Five separate allotments, each share having five distinct chances. List of Prizes : Midsummer Handicap, 32 Prizes. £ First horse 200 Second <Jo ioo Third do 50 Other star ters and non star ters div. 250 £6OO Applications, if by letter, with two two penny stamps and exchange on cheques one shilling added. Please write signa ture and address legibly to avoid errors. Money orders, bank notes and drafts, registered letters and telegrams received and promptly attended to. N. B.— All letters containing coin must be registered. Address — Robin Hood, care of Thos. Stapleton, Box 238, Post-office, Christchurch; or Jural Fleming, City Baths, Colombo street, Christchurch, In answer to numerous inquiries we beg to state that we are in no way connected with any other Company. N.B.—Our Spring Meeting Consulta tion of 1882 (12 months since) closed with 3,173 subscribers at 10s each ; our Mel bourne and New Zealand Cup, 1883, just closed with 7,069 at 10s each, showing the progress we have made and_the esti mation in which we are held. 11 91f FORTUNE FOR 5s



£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 5s each. 304 PRIZES, To be distributed as follows ; Cash Awards. Will close on or about the 19th February, 1884. Each Ticket has seven separate chances. Race and Cash awards being drawn for separately. When convenient please send P. O. Order |(payable 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 prize i 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 91G P.U. Box 151, Dunedin. Conveyances. Longbbach royal mail COACH Leaves Long beach 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 tim s for the 10.24 express from Christchurc,. to Timaru. The coach leaves the coach stables, Wakanui Road (opposite Central Hotel), Ashburton, at 4.50 p.m., arriving at Lonsbeaoh at 7.30 p.m. Parcels or orders isft at any of the above places wi l ! receive strict attention Fares—Through single fares, 5s ; return same day, Bs. From this date RETURY PARE at SINGLE RATEB, on Saturdays ~nly, between Waterton and Ashburton. W. E. BOND, Proprietor, 4270 Longbeach. mINWALD AND MOUNT SOMERS X RAILWAY. MOUNT SOMERS AND ANAMA ROYAL MAIL COACH. This Coach leaves Hood’s Hotel, Moun Somers, for Anama Railway Station, at 7.30 am. and 5.35 p.m. every Tuesday and Saturday; returning to Mount Somer on the arrival of each train.



Parcels and Luggage punctually attended to. Single fares, ?s ; return, 3s. JOHN HOOD Publication. IN THE PRESS, AND WILL SHORTLY BE PUBLISHED, “OUR DOMESTIC BIRDS,’ BY ALFRED BAUKDERS. 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 ovary season of the year. 240



Hotels FOREST HOTEL. John Tisch, Who baa again taken the hotel at Alford Forest, would be glad to receive a call from hia old friends and aa many new ones aa can make it convenient to give a look in. Good accommodation for horaes. 1328 A Sflßo RT O N HOTEL, East street, near Bridge. MRS M. A. L. WOODLEY, (Late of Clarendon Hotel, Dunedin, and Hinds Hotel), Has taken this very commodious house, which is now elaborately furnished throughout, and invites the patronage of the general public. Only the best Winec, Spirits, and Liquors kept in stock. Good Stabling provided. M. A. L, WOODLEY, 12 1035 Proprietress. Business Notices M kn HURRAY^ m mAKE TIME BY THE FORS JL LOOK.’* The circumstances of social life are widely different in these colonies from those at Horae, and therefore the colonial market requires different treatment This fact Bobert Murray, PRACTICAL WATCHMAKER, East street. Abhbttrton.



was not long in learning after hia arrival on these shores, and he at once set has attention upon supplying WATCHES, j 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 tsar 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, wnl extra heavy cases, all the latest improvements, at L 6, L 6 6s, L 6 10s ; higher classes, L 7, L 8 10s, LlO 10a, 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 aaf<* by post on re ceio’ of P. O. O 730c-960 Medical. ONK’S NEW ZEALAND Herbal Bemedies, DIARRHCRA, 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 most 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 coative 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. Eangiora, 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, I have proved it to possess great specific control, added to the unusual cure in a majority of diarrhoea medi ts, that ii, does not subsequently con eate the bowels. .. I 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 chronio 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 18Ibs weight. Case No. 2—A G.,child, aged fiveyears. Fortnight diarrhoea. Was effectually cured on third day. (Signed) Charles DbLacy McCarthy, M. A., M 8., etc., Trinity College, Dublin. Surgery, Rangiora, July, 1881. MONK’S NEW ZEALAND HERBAL MIXTURE FOR NEURALGIA, Price, 3s fid per bottle.



The Mixture acts like a charm in the above painful disease, and gives almost instantaneous relief. Testimonials to prove the efficicacy of the “ Nett 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. 1 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. 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 iOWELL’S BALSAM OF A SOLD by all CHEMISTS and STORE KEEPERS. Observe the Trade Mark Lion, Net, and Mouse.” POWELL’S BALSAM of ANISEED.— 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 j Sold by Chemists and Medicine Vendors throughout the World, is i}£d and 2s 3d per per bottle; a great saving in taking family bottles, ns each. Established over 50 years; Prepared only by THOMAS POWELL, Blackfriars Road, London. WILL LOOSEN the PHLEGM imme diately.—The Dean of Westminster Verger writes : “I was advised tp try the Balsam of Aniseed; I did, and have ‘found ■ great relief. It is most comforting in allayii gt irritation and giving strength to the voice. ” _ - Lionel Brough, Esq., the eminent actor, writes : I think it an invaluable medicine foi members of my profession, and have always- ! recommended it to my brother and. siste, artistes. ” . j ; , RULY an EXTRAORDINARY EX PECT© RaNT.—Mr. Edward M. Ullelt, of Bury, Hunts., wrtcs to Messrs. Palmer & Son, Ramsay : —“ Having been in the habit of using Poweil’s Balsam of Aniseed for a great number of years, I have great pleasure-in bear ing testimony to its incomparable effects as an expectorant. I always find a single 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 & Co. ; P. and S. Falk, Faulding & Co., Rocks Tompsit, & Co.; Rosenthaxl 14 ‘ Co. J* Kempthorne, Prosser, & Go.; ,S. Hoffenung & Co.; Hemmons, Laws,: Sf, Co.; Berkley, Taylor, & Co.; and ]sdl other wholesale houses. Proprietor— TßomaS Powell, Blackfriars Road London. ’ :



DEAFNESS. —Quacks calling than selves “Doctors,” are uttarly ruin ing the organs of hundreds suffering from; deafness, charging from L 5 to L2O for so doing. I hare two infallible remedies (No. 1, deafness arising from colds' ; No. 2, the thickening of the parts df thb Tympanum) from recipes sent me by those' l world-known Anrists, the late 'and pre sent Senior-Surgeons of the Royal Dis pensary for Diseases of the Ear.—Send; stamps for particulars to T. B. Hanha fokd, Auckland, N.Z. ■ 127™. GRATEFUL—COMFORTING EPPS'S CO 0O A. BREAKFAST. BY a thorough knowledge of the natural laws which govern the operations of digestion and nutrition, and by a careful application of the fine properties of well selected cocoa, Mr. : Epps has provided our breakfast tables with a delicately flavoured beverage which may save nr many heavy doctor’s bills. It is by the ad clous use of such articles of diet that constitution may be gradually built a ntil strong enough to resist every ten JJency to disease. Hundreds of subtle d aladisa are floating around ua ready to ““tack wherever there is t weak point. ?*e may escape many a fatal by ’eping ourselves well fortified with pure > 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 CO., HOU (EOPATHIO CHEMIST, LONDON. ALSO, EPFS CHOCOLATE ESSENCE Keating’s Powder. Keating’s Powder. Keating’s Powder. Keating’s Powder. Kills Bags, Pleas, Moths, Beetles.



This Powder is quite harmless to ANIMAL LIFE, but is unrivalled in destroy ing fleas, bugs, cockroaches, beetles, moths in furs, and every other species of insect. Sports men will find this invaluable for destroying fleas in their dogs, as also ladies lor their ‘ pet dogs. 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. Keating’s Worm Tablets. Keating’s Worm Tablets A PURELY VEGETABLE SWEETMEAT, both in appearance and taste, furnishing a mos agreeable method of administering the only certain remedy for INTESTINAL 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. Proprietor, THOS. KEATING, London TEEDMAN’S SOOTHING POWDEF I 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 upward ; of FIFTY YEARS. Its well-earned exteo sive sale has induced SPURIOUS. IMITA TIONS, some of which in OUTWARD APPEARAN( E so closely resemble the ori ginal as to have deceived many purchasers. The proprietor therefore feels it due to thu 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 : xst—ln every case the words JOHN STEEDMAN, CHEMIST, WALWORTH. SURREY, are engraved on the Governmen' Stamp affix to each packet. 2nd—Eacn Single Powder has directions to: the dose, and he words, John Stkkdman Chemist, Walworth, Surrey, printed thereon. 3rd—The name, Steedman, is always spelt with two EE’s. 4th —The manufacture is carried on sole \ at Walworth, Surrey. Sold in Packets by all Chemists ana Me cine Vendors. Kempthorn, Prosser and Co A SK for POWELL’S BALSAM ANISEED POWELL’S BALSAM of ANISEED “Sir,—l have for a long timesuffered from a severe cough and tried all manner o remedies. Dr. Liberecht advised POWELL’S BALSAM of ANISEED; it cured meaftei; 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.”