A NEW PROFESSION FOR GIRLS.

-- ■ ■ ▼ " Writing to the Athenoeum, Mr Besant prnnfs~*oiit that some New York pub lishers have discovered, a- way by which to cheapen and simplify the printing of ■ books. People who are fortunate enough never to have published a book do? not 'know how expensive and troublesome is the correct ion of the press. An author sends in a hasty manuscript all interlineations and * erasures. This the printers struggle with, and send in their proof-sheets to the author; but he, when he sees him self in print,-does f not like the look, of his work.; ' So he cuts about and alters the proof-sheets. Now the expense of making these alterations is very great; sometimes, as in Balzac’s case, is greater than the original cost of print ing. The New York publishers avoid this expense by having the manuscripts whid£ printed by the “typewriter.” This, as nearly all the world knows by this time, is an in genious little machine, like a very small - piano v wifh round keys (only not’ so' noisy), and it works with great, spee.d at a very cheap raite. The author thus receives his manuscript back in type, whereby he has the advantage of see ing his own workS;utider, a new light, akd the aljeratiqns'wijicbhe makes on . tMs nothing. Finally,, the printers save their eyes by working from 'by _ the type writer... Girls are usually employed to type-writef, apd earn about twopence for every hundred words — that is to say, about twopence every five minutes. Of course, and unhap pily, competition would sooiLpull down ♦his modest price. But when all is de ducted, the new. profession remains not uninviting, while to publishers and authors it should be really welcome. Already some young ladies have chosen the profession of type-writing, and thus greatly oblige authors who are con sciAfis of ‘writing difficult bands.

THE CHESS CHAMPION AND HIS PLAY.

“Jh East Fourteenth street, within a

stone’s throw of Union Square, is the

great haunt of New York chess men. There every evening assemble the de votees of that fascinating game,, ,who take rank according to their grades in tfie”ndble art. A .first-class player is known as an A triair. Others are not

called second-rate* third-rate, or fourth - rate, but-are : B men, C men, and D men. All others are mere tyros in the hands -of the instructor, Capt.. Macken zie. At present there is great excite ment in. the place, for Zukertort, of won the first prize at the recent-tournament, pays daily visits to the ?|flub. - Any afternoon the lounger there tflll observe ar small, spare man , with a large stove-pipe hat, evidently of British build, who hovers: about, the : tafctefj jin'*' and who is treated with “deference by every one. Such is the power .of genius that the jich men of the club regard that little m a qnigit£i atwej although be has. no for . tune save the Chess Monthly Journal that Lfir&Shs find edits.T The little man is Dr Zukertort The fat, happy-look ing short man who rolls toward him to introduce a member is_ Mr; iHellwitz, the 'President o£_.the... Club, and the mopibgr isf; desirous of playing a gartie or Wo with the chess prodigy. He is

a Bman, and will receive pawn-rand move, but he knows ,in his/ .heart ■ Idri^ insufficient-., They sit down, and the champion removes, .showing a face ; and forehead.Qf.jna^ked,intellectual .power.-. AtrffisljgTance one wouldthink him frail andrdelicate, but the second impression iso thathfe possesses 1 great nervous strength;'and iV as tough sis' whipcord. His„ ,hak :t is a dark, red, his. beard, and ' whiskers are a bright red^jbutsi^cy ; in texture. His eyebrows arer®ed .and!-heavy. ■ ■ The general color ofiAheiskiniis'TeddTsb, and the impres-

sion is. created that the Northern Finns ofStdssla must'be; allied in some way to the 6t reland and, th e Highi^dcrs/pf-Sqotland, where such regqjsh/heads and> skins are - familiar sHnidefneath the square eye brows &*e penetrating eyes. After 1 the first few T moyes, which are . a matter of‘ idtiti'ijte, ',?st}Vertor.t.begins to’ study hi|Jsia|ioL ‘by’" aperies :;of' glances thaFare'like flashes of lightning. At thft^am^qtime-he feels his silky red beafd contemplative way. : No soo%ishas’‘the < anta|gdmst , 'indyed thaii J Hand and glande at -the- opposing player as if to read his reception of Jhprmpye* and then feels in his podket for a cigar., Five or six cigars are presented by oy-_ M jeleqjs;:lhe - nearest with a courteous how/ and pleasant smile. He lights it, begins fto puff cheerfully, steals another penetrating glancei-at* his j -adversary, 1 hnd ihen plunges into general conversation with everybody, speaking his ‘exquisite Eng lisb. Dr. >Zukersort regarded, the speaks the same penetrating glance that, jhe.bpsto wed u P on .hischess antagfdnisf; but sjs recalled.to, the game by an admirable .move which elicited murqmjrs of delight. from all the club men 1 , 1 whb evidently hoped .that the B wpuffi win the hop.or. of a .draw., Longfjaqd seriously .did: Zukertort. pon- he replied to that move; and thedsumpsiom the ‘upper part of his forehead, where the phrenologists place ’ reflactipn.seeiaaed to’swell visibly. His moutbi became-close-pressed, the fine lines froni’the base of his nose to the of'ltis hrtoutli deepened, and the f wrinkles above, his nose became a of lines both, horizontal and .perpendicular. One hand passed rapidly over, “bcajd and whiskers, wasjextended to-a piece; hut was sudaenlyl.withdrawn ; and an in vestigating finger touched the side of his -nose-in-a-scrutinising way. He looked!'J«sdly at ,his antagonist from under his thick eyObidwte} extended his

Hand once more to theroojt, and moved St, never board,' but keep ing his glance up&n 'hi.ffqe.'' 1 His an . lagonist regarded the move with an air V' ; pf andin i five v. more shaking his I • head and awing that r be felt from the f| w t he ought to have had more odds, 1; ThfeiviiZukertort sipped black? cofiee • * 1 witfe^^tt ! air" of ' extreme en] content; f. and; reviewed 1 ' the

BOAZ, - . fy : . , ; Cara M» Moaely, ‘' Wholesale and Retail Tobacconist, Box 354; Post Office, Dunedin. 12 1136

PHE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, FRIDAY, JANUARY 18, 1884.

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Business Notices. S PORTING N E W S. Grand Distribution of MONEY PRIZES’wiII take place similar to the Hamburg principle of drawing; nothing of the kind has ever been introduced in New Zealand, and the 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 Dorse Consultations know to their sorrow. A trial in this Drawing may convince the most sceptic d, i as the drawing will take place as soon ns j the tickets are applied for, or not later i 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 : . ntnn 1 £3OO prize; 1 £loo prize; 1 £IOO prize; 2 £SO prizes; 5 £2O prizes; 100 LIO prizes; 50 £5 prizes. The grand principle of this and future drawings will be that any investor pur ohaaeing 25 Tickets must secure a prize, imfact guaranteed one os a prize will be drawn from tho 160 Prizes to every 25 numbers up to the 4,000. Any investor of £1 the chances will only be 12 to 1 against Jiim, and any in vestor of £2 will only be 6 to 1 against him getting a prize, and the head prize or any other may be drawn by any investor of 10s. , This drawing is on tho most novel, ana will be conducted on the fairest prinoioles ..possible, and investors will find it to their advantage to speculate a trifle in this drawing iu preference to any of the numerous ;Hprpe Consultations .where the chances vary rrom 300 to 1 to 20,000 to 1 against getting a prize at all. The drawing will take place. under ; the immediate] supervision of sis, gentlemen and two youths will sraw the ; numbers and priz.es, and; thp prizes will aU be paid over within’ twenty-four hours after,the drawing, or immediately,after the winning numbers are forwarded, deducting the usual temper cent for working expenses, J Investors should .apply at once, end all investors only may : know after dhe draw ing, who; the. by^forward-, ithus insuring pertect faith and fidelity to, all investors. - , , These drawings for '£2,000 are to take place every* two months, this present.one to close on the 28th February, arid the following one to open on the Ist, March. ; Prizes paid over within twenty-four hours after drawing. One. Prize must come out to every 25 tickets. . v Nqiioz—Name and address of applicant must;be plainly written. Country cheques marked, correct, by Bank, made payable only to a number, and la 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. All letters must be ad dressed •; • : : .



MERRY CHRISTMAS T J ALL? ~ Hayes & po. Have a few Special Lines to offer this , Christmas, with a PRESENT TO ALL PURCHASERS of 10a and upwards. The fol owing are a few of the many BARGAINS they are about to offer: — 2.000 Madras Muslins,. 6d per yard, worth la 9d 1,500 Pompadour Prints, 4£d, worth 8d 20 pieces India Long-cloth, 3k 9d per piece 40 pieces splendid Dress Material at startling prices 2.000 StrawjHats, new shapes, from 6d 89 Beautiful Dslmans and Capes at half price 160 Tweed Trousers and Vests at 10s 6 J A few more Serge Suits at 14s 6d Lot of Ladies Cashmere Boots, 3s 6d Also Kid, Levant, Buttoned and Lace, very cheap Men’s and Boys’ Boots of every variety at prices to suit the times And a Present to please Everybody. Observe the Address— ARCADE, ASHBURTON. I I N W A L D. Boots, Boots, Boots In consequence of the scarcity of money, C. HAWKINS, who has just replenished his STOCK with all kinds of BOOTS AND SHOES For this season of the year, is prepared to SELL at alarming Low Prices for CASH. All kinds of Boots Made. Repairs done 1 on the shortest notice. 13 1087



Racing., ai?3C3j*fgi- A SHBURTON RACING A AUTUMN .MEETING. CLUB. THURSDAY AND FRIDAY, April 3rd and 4th, 1884. President— ls G. Wright Vice-president—W. 0. Walker. Stewards —0. H. Dowling, H. Friedlan de", John Grieg, T. Leahy, W. G. Ross, W. Saunders, and H. T. Winter. Judge—Matthew St'll. Hon. Treasurer—C. C. Pooks. Clerk of the Course —W. R Denshire. Clerk of (he Scales—M. Friedlander. Starter—o. A. Calvert. Handicappers—Open Races ; E. G. Grif fiths. District Races : E. G. Cr : sp, C. 0. Fooks, Leahy, and M. Stitt. FIRST DAY.



1. Handicap Bundle Race, of 60 sovs ; over eight flights of hurdles, about 3ft 6in high ; nomination, 1 sov ; tcceptance, 2so vs. 2 miles. 2 I'TRTKICT WkLTER HANDICAP, of 30 sovs ; nomination, 1 sov ; acceptance, 1 sov ; minimum weight Bjt, if the highest weight accepting be leas than list 71b to be raised to that weight, and the others in proportion. Dis trict horses only. miles. 3. Ashbckton Autdm ; Handicap, ef 100 sovs ; nomination, 2 sovs ; accept ance, 2 sovs ; miles. 4. Novel R ace (El andicap),■ of 40 sovs ; 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. ’ -| mild/- ' ■ ! - ■ 1 ■ ! : 6 Post Stakes (Handicap), of 15 sovs ; nomination, j. sov ; to be made to the ; Secretary immediately after the Novel ; race is’ acceptance,'free, to be . notified within 15 minutes of declara j ' ttort 'of weights. The. winner to be i sold' immediately after the race for • 15 aoVs, any' surplus to g<?i to the funds of the Club ; district horses only. Jrnile.



, SECOND-DAY. 1. County Hurdle Race (Handicap) of 40 sovs; over six flights of hurdles about 3ft 6in high; nomination, 1 sov ; acceptance, 1 sov ; district horses only. miles. 2. Grand Stand Handicap, of 50 spvs ; nominatum, 1 sov j : acceptance, 1 ; sov. 1£ miles. 3. Ashburton Steeplechase, (Handicap) of 70 soys,, over such country . and jumps as the stewards may appoint; nomination, I apv; acceptance, 2 soys; About 3 miles. 1 4. Harvest Handicap, of 50 so vs; no mination, 1 sov; acceptance, 2 sovs; district horses only. miles. 6. CosSoiiTiON'HANDlcip',' of 20 sovs; 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.



RULE 3 AND REGULATIONS. 1. No entry will be received except on the condition that all disputes, claims, and objections arising ; put; 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. , , . ; i3i 'A*' district horse ■ shall • mean ; any horse that has been commonly resident in the Ashburton County from January Ist, 1 1884,/anjl up to the date of the forthcom ing meeting arid owned by a person who : has resided in the said County during the same period. 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 fries, 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 folio wing dates :



'March 1. —Ashburton Autumn Handicap, 2 BOVS . r ; - _ ~ , ; Ashburton Steeplechase, 1 sov March 15.—Handicap Hurdle Race, 1 sov District Welter Handicap, 1 sov Novel Race, 1 sov Flying Handicap, I sov ' pounty Hurdle Race, ( 1 sov, ‘Grand Stand Handicap, 3. sov Harvest Handicap, i sov : WEIGHTS. March 17.—Ashburton Handi cap ; Ashburtoh'Steeplechase ' ‘ March 20. —Handicap Hurdle Race ; District Wenter Handicap ‘ 'Novel RacO ; ! Flying Handicap ACCEPTANCES (not later than typ.m.) March 29.—Ashburton Autumn , Handi cap, 2 so vs Ashburton Steeplechase, 2 sovs Handicap Hurdle Race, 2 sovs District Welier Handicap, 1 sov . Novel Race, 1 sov Flying Handicap, 1 sov. WEIGHTS (at 8 p.m.) April 3. —County Hurdle Race Grand Stand Handicap Haryest Handicap v ACCEPTANCES (not later than 9 p.m.) April 3. —County Huidle Race, 1 sov, ; Grand Stand Handicap, 1 sov Harvest Handicap, 1 sov



S. SAUNDERS, 12 1083 , : ; Secretary. Business Notice. W. MAURICE, Tailor, Etc. Gentlemen's Own Material MADEUPi Perfect fit and newest style guaranteed. CLEANING and MENDING, etc , MOORE STREET, ASHBURTON. • aaa-N P. —The cheapest Tailor in the 12 1007



JIOR SALE AT THIS OFFICE. 'lhe w Bankruptcy Bill, 1883. The battel Secvritiap Act Amendtuoafc £to Etc., Etc.



Special Advertisements. INTRODUCTION OF THE PARCEL SYSTEM. Fashion F^usb, Cashel street, ClWiitchurch. Great success has been achiever* in the Old Country by the introduction of the “Numbered Parcel System," for the supply and 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. G. Brown & Go., FASHION HOUSE, ■ CIIIUSTCHURCII. i The splendid stock of General Drapery j 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 largo discount off cost for cash. Thus articles sold under c°st price leave a good margin of profit for the vendor, while giving unsurpassed value to the purchaser. In all parcels we state 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 £ s. d. 1 dress piece (12 yds) any shade, French costume cloth ... 0 18 6 1| good velveteen to match dress 0 5 6 3 yds silesia, for linings ... 0 I 10 2 doz new oxydised buttons, to match ... ... ••• ••• 0 16 1 pair warm lined fur-top spring cuff gloves ... ... ... 0 2 6 £1 9 10 Our No. 2,30 s household parcel, contains — Worth 1 pair good medium size blan kets 1 0 o 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 Ko. 3, dress parcel for £2, contains— Worth 1 dress piece (10 yds) celebrated impress black velveteen ... 1 7 6 3 yds good sileaia for lining ... 0 2 0 2 doz new stylo oxydised buttons 0 10 1 Imndsome striped winter skirt 0 9 6 1 durable silk umbrella, paragon frame 0 8 0 1 choice silk chenille scarf ... 0 3 11 £2 12 5 Our No. 4, Ladies’ parcel for £2, . contains Worth 1 dress piece (12 yds) French check costume cloth ... ... 1 1 0 3 ydssilesia lining for same ... 0 2 0 2 doz choice buttons, to match dress ... ... ••• ... 0 1 6 1 good warm Ladies’ tweed ulster 0 17 6 1 black quilted alpaca skirt ... 010 ,0 1 white or colored wool wrap ... 0 5 6 1 pair, lisle lined fur-top spring cuff gloves 0 2 0 £2 19 6 Our No. 5, household parcel for £2 10s, contains— Worth 1 pair large size good witnay . blankets 1 10 6 1 nice large size good honeycomb ; quilt ••• 0 14 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, dontaine— 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 ; rowels ... 0 4 9 £3 15 3 Our No. |7, mourning parcel for £2 10s, contains — Worth 10 yds good black French cash mere ••• 1 0 2 yds 4x4 celebrated rainproof crape ... 0 9 6 1 good black alpaca or sateen skirt 0 14 6 2 pair? Ladies’: bjack hose ... 0 3 0 1 pair L idies’ two-button choice black kid gloves ... . ... 0 4 6 £ doz Ladies’ cambric handker chiefs, in fancy box .„ ...05 0 i . £2 19 0 Our No.. 8, furnishing parcel for £lO, contains— Worth



20 yds nice pattern godd tapestry carpet ... ... ... ... 35 0 1 nice pattern hearthrug, to match .. 0 16 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 I 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 see what you will save. 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.C.O. made payable to E 0. BROWN & 00., Farhion House, Obstotobarob, 1862



Stud. aOKSE GAUDS neatly and cheaply printed in all colors and designs at ho Gcardi m; office. rA «Jv tjliiE Imper-ed Thoroughbred Stceple iL chase horse QUAMBY will travel the Ashburton district during the present season. Particulars see cards. Apply JOHN CARTER, 9 515 Grove House, Ashburton, TS 10 Travel in tbe Hinds and Raniritata I districts (he Clydesdale Entire Horse YOUNG SIR COLIN. For particulars apply to CHI AN ALL BUGS.. 10 633 Ohineniuri.



Travel in the Ualcaia, ST.-.thven, I Bororata, and Dunsandel districts YOUNG BLUELIGHT, (Dapple Gray), A good upstanding carriage horse or hack, stands 16f hands. Young Bluelight is out of an Arab maro—imported from Sydney by Sir Cra croffc Wilson—by Bluelight, Terms—L3 for single mare ;L2 10s for two or more ; guarantee Li ; payable May 3lst, 1884 ; groom fee os, payable on first service. See future advertisements for urther particulars. Apply to CHARLES INDEII, 10 632 Sooth Uakaia.



PYTHON WILL Stand at Ashburton the same as usual. Fedigrke —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 Yattendpu. William Tell by Touchstone, imported from England. Owing to an accident when a two-ycar old, Python was never iiaiued or raced. A glance at the tabulated pedigree will be suliiciont t > 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. will serve Mares on the Lowcliffe Estate. r|VIE Hackney stallion, i THE WAIF,



Terms—L3 sa, with free run till Ist January, 1884, after which a charge of 2s 6d per week will be made. The Waif ia 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 Lowclitfe mares have invariably topped the market at the annual sates in Christchurch. Terms—-L3 ss, with free run till Janu ary Ist, 1884, after which a charge of 2a 6d per week will be made. N.B.—No nitres will be allowed to bo removed until all fees are paid. 10 642



mO TRAVEL THIS SEASON IN X ASHBURTON ANDSUEEOEND ING DISTRICTS, i The Clydesdale Horse PRETENDER. PEDIGREE. . Pretender is a dark bay with .black points, rising nine years old, with good bone and substance ; stands 16£ hands high, splenuid 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 inaeii), 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—£3 for the season, guarantee £B, payable on the Ist January, 1884, and 5s groomage. Groomage fee payable on first service Will be in Ashburton every Saturday. , For further particulate apply t - HAY SMITH, Or to the Groom in ,mO STAND THIS SEAS >N, 1883, I The pure Clydesdale Stallion DUNDEE (46). Dundee is a beautiful bay, seven years old; bred by Mr Eobert 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 firsttimoofservice, or four guineas end of season. Oroo age fee ss. Every care taken but no re sponsibility. The above figures refer to Draught Stud Book for New Zealand. J. CARTER, 9-560 Grove Farm, Tinwald.



: jj ',O Travel this Season in the South I Rakaia and surrounding districts, 1883, the celebrated Scallion KING 0’ THE VANQUISHERS. KING 0’ THE VANQUISHERS, rising 4 years, is a beautiful b.iy with splendid action and line temper, and has got more bone and hair of the right sort than any pother colt of his age in New Zealand,



Pedigree : The King was bred by Messrs Fleming and Medley, out of their famous brood mare miss M'Gormick, imported from Melbourne. Miss McCormick was pur chased by the lite David Nesbitt from M‘Cormick Bros., Tasmania, and was specially selected for her breeding quali ties—the coriectness of that judgment has ■now been fully verified. Miss M‘Oor mick by Lincolnshire Hero; g d by Black Champion. (See New Zealand fatud Book.) King o’ the Vanquishers is by that famous stallion Young Vanquisher, im ported from Scotland by the late David Nesbitt; g sire, Vanquisher, first prize at Camara in the 3 year o'd class. Young Vanquishers dam by Loch fergus Champion, g d by Champion, better known to breeders by the name of Blair’s Champion. As a 3-yiwr-old, Young Vanquisher was first at Geelong, third ai iho Grand National, Melbourne; as a - year-old, first at Geelong and second at Ballarat the same year. He was after wards purchased and imported tc New Zealand by Mr Holly. M Christchurch. LSON ID VVHITC, 10 654 ’wfielw, South Rakaia.



Consultation. OBIN HOOD’S GREAT NOVELTY COMPANY DUNEDI N O U P, To be run on Dunedin Racecourse in B OAKV, 1884. 2,000 Sha-.es at, KB £i,COO. 49 nominations 25 oasli bonds. Tola), 74 prizes. First horse ... ... ...£4OO Second horse ... ... 150 Third horse ... ... 75 Other Cartels, divided ... 100 Non-starters, divided ... 150 ] 25 cash bonds at £5 ... 125 Address £I,OOO ROBIN HOOD, Care of Thos. Btapleto s, Box 238, Post-office, Christchurch ; or Care of Josai. Fx.emi.ng, City Baths. Colombo street, Christchurch. As our No 1 and No. 'A on C. J.C. Sum mer Meeting have filled so satisfactorily, early application for this No. 1 is re quested, as it will soon be filled and No. 2 started. Cur books are at all times open for in spection to any subscriber in our Com pany. Information not confined to fcbe press. We consider each subscriber has an O > THE equal right of Inspection. 1 47



A FORTUNE FOR ss. :egistared Letters Telegram s not ao ceped. ADAMASTOR’ d 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 2ist FEBRUARY, 1884. 20,000 Members at 5a each. 304 PRIZES, To be distributed as follows : Cash Awards. February, 1884. Each Ticket has seven separate chances. Race and Cash awards being drawn for separately. When convenient please send P. O. Order to Adamaator). 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, it required, but not for publication. Registered Letters or Telegrams not ac cepted. Post. Office Orders or Bank Notes preferred. Address — AD AM AS COR, Care of Lyons and Hart, 11 916 P.O. Box 151, Dunedin. MB—BU IHIHM W—«i iHTTfi* 1 Conveyances. f ONGBEAOH ROYAL MAO. JU COACH Leaves Longbeach for Ashburton daily (Sundays excepted) at 7.30 a.tn., Water to;, 8.10 a.m., Ashton 8.25 a. m., Wheacscou. 8.45 a.m., arriving at Ashburton in tim. for the 10.24 express from Christcluiro to Timaru. The coach leaves the coach stables, : Wakanui Road (opposite Central Hotel), Ashburton, at 4.5 j p.ia., arriving nt Longbeach at 7.3 d p.m. Parcels or orders reft at any of tin above places wifi receive, strict attention .Fares—Through single fares, us'; return same day, Bs. From this dato .IiISTUR h PARE at SINGLE . RATE>‘, on Saturdays "nly, between 1 Waterton and Ashburton,’ W. E. BOND, . Proprietor, 4270 Longbeach. ,■ a UN WALD AND MOUNT SOMERS 1 RAILWAY. AMOUNT SOMERS AND ANAMA ROYAL MAIL COACH. This Coach loaves Hood’s Hotel, Momr Somers, for Anama Railway Station, at 7.30 am. and 5.35 p.m. every Tuesday and Saturday; returning to Mount Somer on the arr'val of each train. Parcels and Luggage punctually attended to. Single fares, 9a ; return, 3s. .n JOHN HOOD



Boarding Houses, &c. ; LiIINUE ALBERT SOAR DINO I 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 House and Tem perance Hotel near Cookson’s Stables, Wills stkee'C, Ashburton ; next Odd fellows’ Hall, and one minute’s walk from the Railway Station. Charges strictly moderate. '-144



Publication. IN THE PRESS, AND WILL SHORTLY RE PUBLISHED, “OUR DOMESTIC BIRDS,’ BY ALPKEU SAUNDEIIS. This Book, wrik en by an old New Zea land coloui t, will be found to contain the moat modern and complete information upon the Breeding, Rearing and Manage ment of every description of Domestic i’oultry; : suggestions for the improve ment of Poultry Shows ; ail that L. known about the orinciplea to be observed in the mating of Breeding .-Hock; and some well defined rules for selecting, with certainty, the most economical and beneficial de .'Oiiption of food for any animal, from a baby to a mouse, it will show the beat sort of fowls to keep, and the rules for selecting them ; and, whilst condemning the cruelty and mischief of many common practices, it will point out how to keep poultry with certain profit, in brilliant health, and producing abundance of eggs at every season of the year. 240



Hotels » LFORD FOREST HOTEL. J±. John Tisch, Whc has again taken the lintel at Alford Forest, would be gl ,d to .ecoivo a call from hia old friends and as many new ones as can make it convenient to gi»e I a look in. Good accommodation for horses. 1328 * SH B RT O N I! OTEL, East street, near Bridge. MRS M. A. L. WOODLEY. 1 (Late of Clarendon Hotel, Dunedin, and Hinds Hotel), Has taken this very commodious house, • hich is now elaborately furnished i hroughout, and invites the patronage of 'be general public. Only the best Winer,,. 1, pints, and Liquors kept in stock. Good Stabling provided. M. A. L WOO LKY, 12 1035 Proprietress. Business Notices.



mAKE TIME BY THE FORE- I LOOK.” The circumstances of social life are widely different in these colonies from those at Home, and therefore the colonial market requires different treatment. This fact Eobert Murray, PRACTICAL WATCHMAKER, d East street, Ashburton, was not long in learning after his arrival on these shores, and he at once set ins 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 tsar of colonial life. He has just received an other supply of watches, and invites attention to prices. Celebrated EngUsn levers, made expressly for R. Murray, specially suited for colonial wear, wit; extra heavy cases,' all the ' latest improvements, at L 6, L 6 6s, L 6 10s ; higher classes, L 7, L 8 10s, LlO 10s, and Ll2 12s; Rotherhams, L 6 10s. Printed guarantee with each watch sold. Attention is called to the Clocks, Jewellery, and English Plate in stock, and to the fact that all kinds of REPAIRING are done on the premises and GUARANTEED. R, MURRAY’S SHOP is CON SPICUOUS by the “ REGULATOR” of his own manufacture which occupies a place in his window, and serves as an authority on mean time to the town. Watches free and aa/« by post on re coin* of P. 0.0 730c-960



Medical. ONE'S NEW ZEALAND Herbal Remedies. DIARRHOEA, DYSENTERY, &o. Completely conquered by Monk’s H :i’ al Extract (Registered), Price 2s 6d and 4s per bottle.



; The above “Extrict" 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. Kangiota, July 7, 1831. Sir, —Saving 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 oyer a spirit, lamp. On weighing the result, a dark green extract, I found the weight to be 14£ grains., On further submi ting the extract to analysis I found it to be rich in tannin. In a large number of cases of ordinary diarrhoea, as well as in many chronic cases and in dysentery, Ihaveprovedit to possess great specific control, added to the unusual cure in a majority of diarrhoea medi ts, that io 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 takr ran dom from my note book : Case No. I—Mrs M , Weuc 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. Fortnight diarrhoea. Was effectually cured on third day. (Signed) Charles DeLacy McCarthy, M. A., M. 8., etc., Trinity College, Dublin. .Surgery, Kangiora, July, 1881.



MONK’S NEW ZEALAND HERBAL MIXTURE FOE H li U R A L G I A, Price, 3s 6d per bottle. The Mixture acta 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 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 pOWELL’S BALSAM OF A SOLD; by all CHEMISTS and STORE KEEPERS. Observe the Trade Mark Lion, Net, and Mouse,’' Powell’s balsam of ANis-lsEjrt.— i The eitects of one leaspoouful taked :n a little water before going to bed is extraordinary* No family should be without it in the winter- Sold by Chemists and Medicine throughout the World, is l}id and as 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. 5 LTILL LOOSEN the PHLEGM imme VV diately.—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 in allayirg irritation and giving strength to the voice.” Lionel Brough, Esq., the eminent actor.



writes: I think it an invaluable medicine for members of my profession, and have always recommended it to my brother and siste . artistes. ” 'pRULY an EXTRAORDINARY EX -1 PECTORaNT.—Mr. Edward M. Uilett, of Bury, Hunts., writes u> Messrs. Palmer & Son, Ramsayiuvuij> . con inthe habit qt using PowelPs 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 dcise gives immediate relief, and a small'bottle effects a perfect cure.”



Wholes-' j Agents in the Australian and New Zealand Colonies— Elliot Brothers, Evers ,c Solomon ; Felton, Grimwalde & Co. ; P. and S. Falk, Faolding & Co., Rockf Tompsit, & Co. ; Rosenthall & Co./ Kempthorne, Prosser, & Co. ; ■S. HaVfenung & Co.; Hemmons, Laws, & Co. ; Berkley, Taylor, & Co.; and all other wholesale houses. Proprietor —Thomas Powell, Blackfriars Road London. DEAFNESS. —Quacks calling them selves “Doctors,” are utterly ing the organs of hundreds suffering from deafness, charging from L 5 to L2o~for*ao~' doing. I, have two infaiiibie remedies (No. 1, deafness arising from colds ; No.. 2, the thickening of the parts of the. Tympanum) from recipes sent me by those world-known Aurists, the late, and pre sent Senior Surgeons of the , Royal Dia* penaary for Diseases of. the Bar.,rxS.endq stamps for-particulars to T. 1 B. Hanna. ford, Auckland, N.Z. . GRATEFUL—COMFORTING I J n ' y ' 1 EPPS'S OOOOJSL.' ' BREAKFAST. IjY a thorough knowledge ofthe natural XJ laws which govern the operatiohs'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 ua many heavy doctor’s bills. It is by the ad aious use of such articles of diet that a constitution may be gradually bail* ntil strong enough to resist every ten.,. °ency to disease. Hundreds of subtle „ “ aladiaa arc floating around us-ready to"' m tack wherever there is t weak poinl» a *t e may escape many a fatal ah.»ft by' Veping 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 :-r- . ! JAMES EPPS AND 00., HOMCEOPAXHIC CHEMIST, LONDON. ALSO, J i EPPS CHOCOLATE ESSENCE



Keating’s Powder. Keating's Powder. Keating’s Powder. Keating’s Powder. „ Kills Bugs, Fleas, Moths, Beetles. This Powder is quite harmless to' 5 ANIMAL LIFE, but is unrivalled , « ing fleas,-bugs; cockroaches, beetles, momS" ; in *' furs, and every-other species ofinsect. fSports men will find this invaluable for destroying fleas in their dogs, as also ladies for 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 autbgraph of -‘THOAfAa KEATING. Sold in tins only. , .;; ,17 «i Keating’s Worm Tablets. vr >n Keating’s Worm Tablets. Keating’s Worm Table A PURELY VEGETABLE | both in appearance and taste; famishing k inos agreeable method of administering the only certain remedy for INTESTINAL or THREAD WORMS. It is a perfectly- safe 1 ; and mild preparation, and is especially adapted-*'- for children. Sold in tins by all Chemists and - Druggists. . : 1 Proprietor, THOS. KEATING, Lortdoa* *



TEEDMAN’S SOOTHING POWDEi. CHILDREN CUTTING TEETH. CAUTION TO P U ECIASER The value of this well-known Family Me-b* ' cine has been largely tested in ail parts of tiu- 1 world, and by all grades of society, for upwards o of FIFTY YEARS. Its well-earned extent, sive sale has induced SPURIOUS. IMITAVI TIONS, some, of which in tj APPEARANCE so closely resemble the ori- , ) ginal as to have deceived many! The proprietor therefore feels it due. to Uu. public to give a special caution 'against the use . of SUCH IMITATIONS. Purchasers are therefore requested careful! t, ‘ to observe the four following " distinctly.; characteristics, without which - none ■ ; ' genuine : . ; . Ist —ln every case the words JOHN - STEEDMAN, CHEMIST, WALWORTH; SURREY, are engraved on the Governmea Stamp affix to each packet. : . and—Each Single Powder has directions to; the dose, and "he words, John St kED MAN- ,; ■ Chemist, Walworth, Surrey, printed thereon. 3rd— The name, Steedman, is always spell with two EE’s. 4l h The manufacture is carried on sole t at Walworth, Surrey. - ' : : Sold in Packets by all Chemists ana Me cine Vendors, f. - > •••'• • f , '' • ’ KKMrTHOHN, PkOsser and Co , i: i ASR for POWELL’S BALSAM o i: > ANISEED TJOWELL’S BALSAM of -ANISEED 1 ‘ ‘ Sir,—l have for a long time suffered rom a. severe cough and tried all mannered ’ * emedies. Dr. Liberecht advised POWELI/S - - 3ALSAM of ANISEED ; it cured me after i few days. You are at liberty to use this etter in hopes that others may benefit by it— FOR I am. Sir, Yours. &$,. uiij oir, x uuiot OCCi f ALBERT COUNT P