BERTHON BOATS.

An invention Of the greatest impor tarice is that known as the Berthon “folding boats.” The Berthon boats were invented some years since by the Rev. E. L. Berthon, a clergyman re siding at Romsey, in Hampshire. They maybe roughly compared to an or dinary leather hand-bag turned inside out, ao that the folding frame closes backwards, the. bottom being streng thened with longitudinal ribs and the framework kept open by stretchers. When folded up they resemble a very long-pointed oval, with beautiful lines. The vans and stretchers are laid length ways along each side of the folded boat and secured by straps, a handle being provided for convenience of car riage. The longitudinal ribs and keel, exclusive of the folding framework, which forms the gunwale of the boat, are from five to seven or more in num ber, according to size, and are made of the finest Canadian elm—an almost indestructible wood, which has in ad dition the twonecessary qualitiesof light- strength, covered with a double casing of specially prepared long flax canvas, which has been made perfectly waterproof.. The canvas covering being both outside and inside the open boat with the ribs between, the act of ex panding jt ; ,fills -ihe space between the (filter (md imfer covering with air, ren dering buoyant. When re quired for use it is simply opened as Widejas the framework will allow —that iaTtS until the two halves form one plane, the boat being kept open by the necessary thwarts and stretchers. The canvas forming the double lining ol the Berthon boats has been tested by suspending weights from a strip one inch When cut off longitudinally they have borne a weight of 5701 b, while the strips cut transversely bore a strain of syolb. When collapsed these boats shut up into a space of one-fifth of .their width.: It will thus be seer that the construction of the Berthon boat is so simple that no instructions Even the case of the or follower, the boats «4n and fixed ready for use in a few minutes. From the construction oi the boat, as above described, it will be seen that it is provided with six 01 more air-cells, perfectly independent ol each other, so that even if one is acci dentally pierced or cut the bouyancyol the boat is only slightly diminished, Ordinarily speaking the Berthon boats are propelledby a pair of light sculls but they can be easily fitted with £ mast and sail. Under sail, even in bac weather, they are almost without rivals in speed In an ocean trip made lasi year by Captain Harvey, R.N., one o the boats made ter knofi» ;an hour. In beating to wind ward iii a. heavy sea they beat ordinary wooden boats, as was proved on many occasions in Algoa Bay in December ißßi.' r A twenty-two foot boat which was carried By the Union Company’s s.s. Spartan to the Cape, and whict has made splendid sea trips, is to be tiye.f ’.exhibition, and is here depicted. Enough has been said ol the lightness,(portability, safety, conve nience, speed and sailing qualities ol the Berthon boats to show that they are most admirably adapted for, lake, rivei angling.—“ The Fisheries oi theiWorld.”

EXTRAORDINARY CABLE JOBBERIES.

Seven Chinese connected with the

robbery aftd.cutting of the Great Nor thern an(d Eastern Extension Com • paiftes’iPables were brought before the mimd (Court «t sShanghai on the 15th October.: ‘The court was composed of l^|ikrate r Ob6in, Mr VV. Patterson, Acting Consul for Denmark, and Mr Csijtle£,' ! ths. ( British Assessor, Of these two:,were storekeepers ; and;(the ; renr»ainder the cable-cutters. ThfiEf-magistrates cross-examined them for about an hour. They confessed the crfjttiSl’*'' ; Gearies made the inquiry whether "thVshbpkeepers were well-to- ’.ind/to what their pro- .amount,; whereupon Mr Dpn%-who appeared on behalf of the Eaaterhns Extension Telegraph Com pany, answered that their shops may b®' 3dP; taels. The two would fetch collars. Mr Dunn thought tha&>tfeeyy?ere, .well-to-do people, since theyiused-to advance to the cable rob bertfmoney atthe ratebf z 50 dollars . per r The ! shopkeepers were therefore iufly ayvare of the manner the the wire. After over an hour's examination jhe ( court re tired to consider their decision, and returning after about half-an-hbur’s absence, the.. British Assessor ac quainted ’tliose 'present that the sen tence was to be submitted to the Taotai for approbation before it could be made pabU& iFHi reason that the sentence was to be submitted to the Taotai for ap proval is that Ch£in thpught two year’s imprisonment a sufficient punishment, whilst..>Mr Paterson and the British assessor pointed out the great destruc- tfhich required a severer term, and. proposed five years’ imprison ment It -appears that the robberies were guide systematically, and that the fish ing vißiage on this side of the Lan-Shan Crossing had become a well-known and flounsHlng market for the sale of cop per wire'aod* steel wires of the finest qual|ty. ; The, copper wire was melted intotersi ana the steel, wire made of the finest crncible steel, was cut into shqcfckngthsi packed in bound bundles weighing about one-third of a picul, W-theft who made the fine material into nails; The price at which the steel wire was sold varied from to 2# pei picul, and the princi- Hangchow. -The loss to the telegraph cofhpa&iiesds : of large amount. The finUhpdj Vfhle, when brought out by specially fitted vessels, and laid, costs at a very high rate per mile, and the loss iifltraffid caused' by one cut is very serious: To hire a steamer for repair? costs 240 taels per day, - other charges for coolie hire, inches, lighters, etc. The damageqpfle ,by the thieves, too, by which die cables have suffered, extends of thirty miles. In many have been one-half or one-third cat through; and then appa tently dropped, 'perhaps when some foreign vessel came, in sight. Before ibetJßtdal' injury.dqne can be computed a ihombgb . and Expensive survey of the lines most be .until that is done the receftt repairs done 1 to the Upi - ' " ,: - 1

three cables of the Great Northern I Company and the one cable of the j Eastern Extension Telegraph Company can only be regarded unfortunately, as of a temporary nature. The thieves are hardy men, mostly rather divers and wreckers than fishermen. They had good boats, and were well provided with files, heavy hammers, and cold chisels. The chief thief is said to be able to dive into and do work in too feet depth of water. The receivers are well-to-do tradesmen. North China Daily News.

-THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, FRIDAY, JANUARY 11, 1884.

Printed and published daily, for The Ash burton Guardian Company, Limited; by. Henry Vincent Sawtell, of Bumet Street, Ashburton, at the Company’s Print ing House, West sheet, Ashburton, Friday, 'January it, 1884,



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Business Notices. NEWS. 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 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 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 bo dis tributed as follows : 1 £3OO prize; 1 £l5O prize; 1 £IOO prize; 2 £SO prizes; 5 £2O prizes; 100 LlO prizes; 50 £6 prizes. The grand principle of thip and future drawings will ba 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 or any other may ba drawn by any investor of 10s. This drawing is on the'moat 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 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 six gentlemen and two youths will draw the numbers and prizes, and the prizes will all be paid over within twenty-four hours after the drawing, 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 jthe draw ing, who the prizetakers are, |by forward ing a scamped envelope already addressed, thus insuring perfect faith and fidelity to all investors.



These drawings for f£2,000 are to take place every two months, this present one to close on the 28th February, and 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. JNoxioa—rName and address of applicant must be plainly written. Country cheques marked correct, by Batik, made payable only to a number, and Is added for ex change. Post-office orders preferred, made payable only to Boaz; Bank notes accepted. Two 2d stamps for reply and result. Registered letters and telegrams not received. All letters mu't be ad dressed BOAZ, Care Mr Moaely, Wholesale and Retail Tobacconist, Box 354, Post Office, Dunedin. 12 1136 MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL. Hayes & Co. Have a few Special Lines to offer this Christmas, with a PRESENT TO ALL PURCHASERS of 10s 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 Is 9d 1,600 Pompadour Prints, worth 8d 20 pieces India Long-cloth, 3s 9d per piece 40 pieces splendid Dress Material at startling prices 2.000 Straw’Hats, new shapes, from 6d 89 Beautiful Dalmana and Capes at half price 160 Tweed Trousers and Vests at 10s 61 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,



Racing. SHBURTON RACING CLUB. AUTUMN MEETING. THURSDAY AND FRIDAY, April 3rd and 4th, 1884. President—F. G. Wright Yice-president—W. C. Walker. Stewards—C. H. Dowling, 11. Friedlan der, John Grigg, T. Leahy, W. G. Ross, W. Saunders, and H. T. Winter, Judge—Matthew Stitt. Hon. Treasurer—C. 0. Pooks. Clerk of the Course —W. B. Denshire, Clerk of the Scales—M. Friedlander. Starter—o. A. Calvert. Handicappers—Open Races : E, G. Grif fiths. District Races :E. G. Crisp, C. 0. Fooks, T. Leahy, and M. Stitt. 1. Handicap Hukdlb Rack, 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, 1 sov ; acceptance, 1 sov ; minimum weight Bit, if the highest weight accepting be less than list 71b to be raised to that weight,, and the others in proportion. Dis trict horses on'y. l£ miles. 3. Ashburton Actum v Handicap, of 100 sovs ; nomination, 2 sovs ; accept ance, 2 sovs ; 1J miles. 4. Novel Race (Handicap), 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. | mile. 6. Post Stakes (Handicap), of 15 sovs ; nomination, 1 sov ; to be made to the Secretary immediately after the Novel race is run ; acceptance free, to be notified within 15 minutes of declara tion of weights. The winner to be sold immediately after the race for 15 sovs, any surplus to go to the funds of the Club; district horses only. \ mile. FIRST DAY.



SECOND DAY. 1. County Hurdle Race (Handicap) of 40 sots; 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 sovs ; nomination, 1 sov ; acceptance, 1 sov. 1J miles. 3. Ashburton Steeplechase, (Handicap) of 70 sovs, over such country and jumps as the stewards may appoint; nomination, 1 sov; acceptance, 2 sovs; About 3 miles. 4. Harvest Handicap, of 50 sovs; no mination, 1 sov; acceptance, 2 sovs; district horses only. 1J miles. 5. Consolation Handicap, of 20 sovs; nomination, 1 sov ; to be made immediately after the Harvest Handicap is run; acceptance, free; to be notified to the Secratary within ten minutes of declaration of weights. 1 mile. RULES AND REGULATIONS. 1. No entry will be received except on the condition that all disputes, claims, and objections arising out of the racing shall be decided by the Stewards, or whom they may appoint; their decision on all points connected with carrying out this programme to be final. 2. Canterbury Jockey Club Racing Rules strictly adhered to. 3. A district horse shall mean any horse that has been commonly resident in the Ashburton County from January Ist, 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 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 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 BOVS Ashburton Steeplechase, I sov 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 sov Harvest Handicap, 1 sov WEIGHTS. March 17. —Ashburton Autumn Handi cap Ashburton Steeplechase March 20.—Handicap Hurdle Race District Wader Handicap Novel Race Flying Handicap ACCEPTANCES (not later than 9 p.m.) March 29.—Ashburton Autumn Handi cap, 2 sovs Ashburton Steeplechase, 2 sovs Handicap Hurdle Race, 2 sovs District Welter Handicap, 1 sov Novel Race, 1 sov Flying Handicap, 1 sov. WEIGHTS (at 8 p.m.) April 3.—County Hurdle Race Grand Stand Handicap Harvest Handicap ACCEPTANCES (not later than 9 p.m.) April 3.—County Hurdle Race, 1 sov Grand Stand Handicap, 1 sov Harvest Handicap, 1 sov S. SAUNDERS, 12 1083 Secretary. t Business Notice. A W. M A Tailor, URIC Etc. E, Gentlemen’s Own Material MADE tJP. Perfect fit and newest style guaranteed. CL WANING and MENDING, etc , MOORE STREET, ASHBURTON. aaB~N.B. —The cheapest Tailor in the town. 12 1007 jIOR SALE AT THIS OFFICE. 'i he vv Bankruptcy Bill, 1883. The xattel Securities Act Amendment ito Etc., Etc.



Special Advertisements. INTRODUCTION OF THE PARCEL SYSTEM. Fashion Fovse, Cashel street, Clu .itch arch. Great success has been achieved in the Old Country by the introduction of the “Numbered Parcel System,” for the supply ard purchase of useful household 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. C. 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 g- od margin of profit for the Vbndor, while giving unsurpassed value to the purchaser. In all parcels we stake our reputation on the values, and, as suggested above, re turn the money in all cases where the article is not satisfactory. Our No. 1,20 s Dress Parcel, contains — Worth £ a. d, 1 dress piece (12 yds) any shade, French costume cloth ... 0 18 6 l£ good velveteen to match dress 0 5 6 3 yds silesia, for linings ... 0 I 10 2 doz new oxydised buttons, to match ... ... ••• ... 016 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 nair good medium size blan kets 10 0 1 good honeycomb quilt... ... 012 6 8 yds good wincey 0 5 0 1 pair good strong corsets, any size ... ... ... 0 5 0 £2 2 6 Our No, 3, dress parcel for £2, contains — Worth 1 dress piece (10 yds) celebrated Empress black velveteen ... 1 7 6 3 yds good silesia for lining ... 0 2 0 2 doz new style oxydised buttons 0 16 1 handsome striped winter skirt 0 9 6 1 durable silk umbrella, paragon frame ... 0 8 0 1 choice silk chenille scarf ... 0 3 11 £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 yds silesia lining for same ... 0 2 0 2 doz choice buttons, to match dress ... ... ... ... 0 1 6 1 good warm Ladies’ tweed ulster 017 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 largo size good witney 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, contains— Usual price 12 yds super Roslyn flannel (pure wool) ... ... ... . ... 018 0 24 yds splendid white calico, heavy make 0 13 0 24 yds good strong brown or grey wincey 0 14 0 6 yds tartan plaid 0 6 6 6 yds good brown holland ... 04 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 t ... 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 ... ... ... ... 09 6 1 good black alpaca or sateen skirt ... 014 6 2 pair/? Ladies’ black hose ... 0 3 0 1 pair Ladies’ two-button choice black kid gloves 0 4 6 J doz Ladies’ cambric handker chiefs, in fancy box ... ... 0 5 6 £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 10 0



toilet quilt ... ... ... 014 0 1 choice pattern wool tablecover 0 15 6 2 white Turkish bath towels ... 0 3 0 6 white or unbleached honey comb towels 0 4 G 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 011 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 .... 1 1 0 2 yds rich colored velveteen, to match ... ... ... ... 0 J 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 C 3 pairs Ladies’ nice hose 0 4 G £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 ... 217 8 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. Remember —Cash returned at ones for any article returned in good condition. Samples post fires op application to any part of New Zealand. In ordering any of these parcels, it is sufficient to quote number and name of parcel only. I*. C.O. made payable to E 0. BROWN & CO., Fashion House, Christchurch, 1362



Stud. HORSE CARDS neatly and cheaply printed in all colors and designs at the Guardian office. fl'lHE Imported Thoroughbred JL chase horse Steeple- QUAMBY will travel the Ashburton district during the present season. Particulars see cards. Apply JOHN CARTER, 9 515 Grove House, Ashburton. TO Travel in the Hinds and Rangitata districts the Clydesdale ' ntire Horae YOUNG SIR COLIN. For particulars apply to CHISNALL BROS., 10 633 Ohinemuri. TO Travel in the Rakaia, Methven, Hororata, and Dunsandel districts YOUNG BLUELIGHT, (Dapple Gray), A good upstanding carriage horse or hack, stands 16| hands. Young Bluelight is out of aa 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. 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 be sufficient t) show that Python is one of the grandest and stoutest thorough-bred horses at present in New ZealanJ. 9 610 Apply to the Groom in charge.



Hackney .Stallion, 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 Wait 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 —L 3 ss, with free run till Janu ary Ist, 1884, after which a charge of 2s 6d per week will be made, N.B,—No nures will be allowed to be removed until all fees are paid. 10 642 mO TRAVEL THIS SEASON IN X ASHBURTON ANDSURROUND ING DISTRICTS, The Clydesdale Horse PRETENDER. PEDIGREE. Pretender is a dark bay with black points, rising nine years old, with good bone and substance ; stands 16£ hands high, splendid temper, good action, and a quiet worker. Pretender is by Prince Charlie (imported from Scotland by Mr W. Boag) out of Maggie by King Fergus (imported from Scotland by Mr David limes). 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 oa the Ist January, 1884, and 5s groomage. Groomage fee payable on first service Will be in Ashburton every Saturday. For further particulars apply to HAY SMITH, Or to the Groom in charge. 9-559 mO STAND THIS SEAS >JS, 1883. | The pure Clydesdale Scallion 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 ; 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. mO Travel this Season in the South I Rakaia and surrounding districts, 1883, the celebrated Stallion KING O’ THE VANQUISHERS. KING O’ THE VANQUISHERS, rising 4 years, is it beautiful bay yrith splendid action and fine temper, and has got more bone at>d hair of the right sort than any iother 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 Oormick, 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.) 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 Oumaru in the 3 year,o!d class. Young Vanquisher’s dam by Looh fergus Champion, g d by Champion, better known to breeders by the name of Blair’s Champion. As a 3-year-old, Young Vanquisher was first at Geelong, third at the Grand National, Melbourne; as a 4- year-old, first at Geelong and second at Ballarat the same year. He was after wards purchased and imported to New Zealand by Mr Holly, of Christchurch, LEONARD WHITE, 10 654 South Rakaia.



Consultation. Robin hood’s great novelty COMPANY Os THE DUNEDIN CUP, To be run on Dunedin Racecourse in FKBitUARY, 1884. 2,000 Shares at 10<-ach—£l,ooo. 49 nominations 25 cash bonds. Total, 74 prizes. First horse ... ... ...£4OO Second horse ... ... 150 Third horse ... ... 75 Other starters, divided ... 100 Non-starters, divided ... 150 25 cash bonds at £5 ... 125 Address £I,OOO I ROBIN HOOD, Care of Thos. Stapletov, Box 238, Post-office, Christchurch ; or Care of Jubal Fleming, City Baths, Colombo street, Christchurch. As our No. 1 and No. 2 onC.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. Our books are at all times open for in spection to any subscriber in our Com pany. Information not confined to tie press. We consider each subscriber has an equal right of Inspection. 1 47 FORTUNE FOR ss. Registered Letters Telegram s not ac cepted. ADAMASTOR’S Novelty Consul- , tation on the';, Dunedin Cup, 1884. Post Office Orders payable to Ada mastor. £SOOO. Will close on or about FEBRUARY 19th, 1884. DUNEDIN CUP, 1884, 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. February, 1884. Each Ticket has seven separate chances. Race and Cash awards being drawn for separately. When convenient please seal P.O. Order to Adamastor). By so doing you protect yourself against loss, as it is equal to Registration. Country Cheques must have Is exchange added, and marked correct by Bank. Two , stamps must be sent for reply and result. My Consultation will be advertised in all the principal papers in New Zealand. If stamps are sent, please add Is in the £ extra. Programmes sent Free on ap i plication.



Notice —Not less than Two Tickets sent to any one address. Result will be sent to every Shareholder directly after the drawing. N. B. —The Press of New Zealand can know, by applying to the undermentioned, where the three principal prizes go, also their names and address, if required, but not for publication. Registered Letters or Telegrams not ac cepted. Post Office Orders or Bank Notes preferred. Address — ADAMASTOR, Care of Lyons and Hart, 11 916 P.O. Box 151, Dunedin. Conveyances. LONGBEAOH ROYAL Mil*. COACH Leaves Longbeaoh for Ashburton daih (Sundays excepted) at 7.30 a.m., Waterloo 8.10 a.m., Ashton 8.25 a.m., Wheatstone 8.45 a.m., arriving at Ashburton in lira, 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.m., arriving at Longbeaoh at 7.30 p. m. Parcels or orders left at any of tin. above places wiU receive strict attention Fares—Through single fares, 5s ; return same day, Bs. From this date RETURN FARE at SINGLE RATE? 1 , on Saturdays "nly, between Watertoii and Ashburton. W. E. BOND, Proprietor, 427 c Longbeach. fnINWALD AND MOUNT BOMERS X RAILWAY. MOUNT SOMERS AND ANAMA ROYAL MAIL COACH. This Coach leaves Hood’s Hotel, Moun Somers, fqr Anama Railway Station, at 7.30 am. and 5.35 p.m. every Tuesdaj and Saturday; returning to Mount Somer on the arr'yal of each train. Parcels and Luggage punctually attended to. Single fares, ?s; return, 3s. .n JOHN HOOD Boarding Houses, &c. |FRINGE ALBERT BOARDING 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. O. TRUCKLE, Prince Albert Boarding House and Tem perance Hotel near (Jookson’s Stables, Wills street, Ashburton ; next Odd fellows’ Hall, and one minute’s walk from the Railway Station. Charges strictly moderate. U 44 Publication. IN THE PRESS, AND WILL SHORTLY BE PUBLISHED, “OUR DOMESTIC BIRDS,’ IJY 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 I'oultry; suggestions for the improve ment of Poultry Shows ; all that is known about the nrinciples to be observed in the mating of Breeding Stock; and some well defined rules for selecting, with certainty, the most economical and beneficial de scription of food for any animal, from a baby to a mouse. It will show the best sort of fowls to keep, and the rules for selecting them ; and, whilst condemning the cruelty and mischief of many common practices, it will point out how to keep poultry with certain profit, in brilliant health', and producing abundance of eggs at every season of the year. 240 I



Hotels FOREST HOTEL. John Tisch, I Whc has again taken the hotel at Alford Forest, would be aLd to 'eceive a call j from his old friends and aa manj new j ones as can make it convenient to gL'e a look in. I Good accommodation for horses. 1328 AS HB ’ BT 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 Wiuec, Spirits, and Liquors kept in stock. Good Stabling provided. M. A. L. WOODLEY, 12 1035 Proprietress. Business Notices -217 'Van S' URRAY^ m m HZ w rnAKE TIME BY THE FORE- X LOCK.” ! 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 East steeet, Ashbueton, _ 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 t sar of colonial life. He has just received an other supply of watches, and invites attention to prices. Celebrated Englisr levers, made expressly for R. Murray, specially suited for colonial wear, wit extra heavy cases, all the latest improvements, at L 6, L 6 6s, L 6 10s ; higher classes, L 7, L 8 10s, LlO 10s, and Ll2 12s; Rotherhams, L 6 10s. Printed guarantee with each watch sold. Attention is called to the Clocks, Jewellery, and English Plate in stock, and to the fact that all kinds of REPAIRING are done on the premises and GUARANTEED, R. MURRAY’S SHOP is CON SPICUOUS by the “ REGULATOR " of his own manufacture which occupies a place in his window, and serves as an authority on mean time to the town. Watches free and saf* by post on re coin* of P. 0.0 730c-960



Medical. ' jy- ONK’S NEW ZEALAND Herbal Remedies. DIARRHOEA, DYSENTERY, &o. Completely conquered by Monk’s Hit al Extract (Registered), ' Price 2a 6d and 4s per bottle. The above “Extract” is one of the moat marvellous discoveries of the age. Its effects are instantaneous, and never fail in chronic or acute cases, however severe. The great properties of this medicine consist in its never producing costive* ness, no matter how freely used, and its being perfectly harmless and purely her bal, yet curing Diarrhoea, Dysentery; Eng lish Cholera, etc., with the greatest cer tainty. TESTIMONIALS. Rangiora, July 7, 1881. Sir, —Having carefully examined the N.Z. Herbal Extract, I find it to be skilfully prepared vegetable preparation, possessing the properties of the plants from which it is derived in a highly con centrated state, a fact which I have veri fied by evaporating a fluid drachm placed on a watch glass over a spirit lamp. On weighing the result, a dark green extract, I found .the weight to be 14j grains. On further submuting the extract to analysis I found it to be rich in tannin. In a large number of cases of ordinary diarrhoea, as well as in many chronic cases and in dysentery, Ihave proved it to possess great specific control, added to the unusual cure in a majority of diarrhoea medi ts’, that 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, Thp following cases are take ram dom from jpy note book : Case No. I—Mrs M , We»c 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, Rangiora, July, 1881, MONK’S NEW ZEALAND HERBAL MIXTURE EOR MKURA L Q I A, Price, 3s 6d per bottle. Tl}e acts like a clgarm jn the above painful disease, and altpogt instantaneous reliet. Testimonials to prove the efficicacy of the “New Zea land Herbal Mixture,” can be seen at the Agents, From Oapt. Kennedy, U. S. s. Hauroto, Port Chalmers, Feb. 7th, 1883. Dear Sir,—Thanks fpr the medicine you were kind enough tq send nje. J haye 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- j seous, like most remedies. , I remain, dear air, yours faithfully, ] A. Kennedy. s Mr H. D. Monk. 1 Sole Wholesale and Retail Agent for Ashburton County, f J. M. CAMBRIDGE, ' Pharmaceutical Chemist. Sole Proprietor, H. D. MONK, 1058 Dunedin, New Zealand.



Medical i OWELL’S BALSAM OF A SOLD by all CHEMISTS and STORE KEEPERS. Observe the Trade Mark Lion, Net, and Mouse.” POWELL’S BALSAM of ANISEED.— A Tlie eriects of one teaspoonful taken .a a little -.valer before going to bed is extraordinary. No family should be without it in the winter. Sold by Chemists and Medicine Vendors throughout the World, is Ij4d and 2S 3“ £ el per bottle; a great saving in taking family bottles, us each. Established over 50 years. Prepared only by THOMAS POWELL, Blackfriars Road, London. WILL LOOSEN the PHLEGM imhtte diately.—The Dean of Westminster" Verger writes; “I was advised to tty ..the Balsam of Aniseed; I did, and have found great relief. It is most comforting in allayii g irritation and giving strength to the voice,. : ; Lionel Brough, Esq,, the eminent actor, writes; 1 think it an invaluable medicine foi members of my profession, and have always recommended it to my brother and siste artistes. ” ’ 'truly” an extraordinary ex -1 PECTORaNT.—Mr. Edward M. UUett, of Bury, Hunts., writes to Messrs. Palmer & Son, Ramsay :—itaviug been in the habit of using Powell’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 dose gives immediate relief, and a small bottle effects a perfect cure.” Wholesale Agents in the Australian and New Zealand Colonies— Elliot Brothers, Evers & Solomon ; Felton, Grimwaldb & Co.; P. and S. Falk, Faulding & Co„ Rock* Tompsit, & Co.; Rosenthall ,& Co. " Kempthorne, Prosser, & Co, j S. HoVfenung & Co.;. Hemmons, Laws, & Co.; Berkley, Taylor, & Co.; and-all other wholesale houses. Proprietor— Thomas Powell, Blackfriars Road London.' * DEAFNESS.— Quacks calling .them selves “Doctbra,” are utterly ritin 1 1 ing the organa of hundreds suffering from/ deafness, charging from L 5 to L2O for* *6“ doing. I have two infallible remedies 1 -' (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'pro* 1 sent Senior Surgeons of the Royal l)is , pensary for Diseases of the Bar. —Send stamps for particulars to T. B. HANkA> : ford, Auckland, N.Z. 127'* 5 GRATEFUL—COMFORTING. ’ EPPS’S 000 0A . BREAKFAST. —: BY a thorough knowledge of the natural laws which govern the operations of E 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 f flavoured beverage which may save us 1 many heavy doctor’s bills. It is by the 1 ad cious use of such articles of diet that constitution may be gradually built uj . a ntil strong enough to resist every ten . 1 °ency to disease. Hundreds of subtle; “aladiasare floating around ua ready to/ • m tack wherever there is t weak point. / at e may escape many a fatal ahJ-ft by' - Veping ourselves well fortified with pure:' > d and a properly nourished frame.—' 1 a rticle in the Civil Service Gazette. !



Made simply with boiling water or nnlk. Sold only in packets, labelled :—• JAMES EPPS AND CO., HOIU (EOFATHIO CHEMIST, LONDON. Al^O, 1 EFFS CHOt3OLA * E ESSENCE I Keating’s Powder. 3 Keating’s Powder. . Keating’s Powder. >,i.i r Keating’s Powder. ■ Kills Bugs, Fleas, MotbSi 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 i 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 1 CAUTIONED that the tins of the genuine 1 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 4 THREADWORMS. It is'a perfectly‘safe and mild preparation, and is especially adapted for children. Sold in tins by all Chertjists and Druggists. Proprietor, THQS. KKATING. Lqqdop ‘TEEDMAN’S SOOTHING POWDEB > 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 ol society, for upwards of FIFTY YEARS. Its well-earned exten sive sale has induced SPURIOUS IMITA TIONS, some of which in OUTWARD APPEARANC E so closely resemble the ori ginal as to have deceived many purchasers. The proprietor therefore feels it due to th: 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 honi 1 genuine:— - Tst—ln every case the words JOHN STEEDMAN, CHEMIST, WALWORTH, SURREY, are engraved on the Governmen Stamp affix to each packet. and—Eacn Single Powder has fo; the dose, and lie words, John S’yEKPMAI? Chemist, Walworth, Surrey, printed therepp, 3rd—The name, Steedman, is always spelt with two EE’s. 4 th The manufacture is earned on sole v at Walworth, Surrey. •> , , , Sold in Packets by all Chemtfits ann Me * , line Vendors, ... | Kkmpthorn, Prosser and Cq " ,i ‘ Ask for powell’s balsam is - ANISEED OWELL’S BALSAM of ANISES© M Sir, —I have for a. long time suffered from a severe cough and tried all manner o remedies. Dr. Liberecht advised POWELL’S BALSAM of ANISEED; it cured me 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 POTOCKI/’ !f