AUSTRALASIAN FEDERATION.

( u WESTMINSTER REVIEW.”) Federation cannot be forced on the "people of these colonies. It is neces sarily a matter of slow growth, and those who are in favor of it will the more quickly attain the object they have in view if prepared to be thankful for small mercies. As the colonies have separate Parliaments, the first step is to induce some of the leading members of Parliament to adopt federation as a plank in their political platforms. Aus tralian politicians are in need of a sub ject of this sort, and a word from Go vernment House would be sufficient to persuade-the leaders to promise on the hustings to vote for the appointment of delegates to a general Conference. No elector would refuse to support a candidate on such grounds, though many might think the Conference would end in smoke. As the result of the Conference might be unsatisfactory another way of attaining our object de serves consideration. We could appeal to that central authority which already exists. Our Parliament can forward a petition to the Crown, and there is not the least doubt that such a petition, il supported by all of these colonies, would be most favorably entertained by Her Majesty’s advisers. The Im perial Government, even without the receipt of a petition, can facilitate the federation of Australasia b; forming in the colonies a centra - composed of the several Go vernors, and entrusting to that authority power to decide all cases of appea against legal decisions, which are, unde the present system, referred to th( House of Lords from these colonies This council of Governors might alsi be intrusted with still more importan powers, and authorised to sanction sucl Bills as are reserved for Her Majesty’ assent; This central council would, ii fact, represent the Colonial Office, am as the Governors are better acquaints with these colonies than some of th officials in that office, the colonist would be perfectly satisfied, and th officials in England spared a certai amount of trouble. The chief adyar tage, however, which would be derive by the adoption of this suggestion cor sists- in accustoming the colonists to th existence in Australasia of a centn Government, which, in course of tirm must become more representative < these countries, and be entrusted wit 1 - more power by the various colonii Parliaments. Should, however, th former scheme prove successful, an the delegates appointed by our Parli; ment-adopt some plan for electing Chamber composed of representativi elected by each colony, it would be m cessary to pass Constitution Bill These Bills would not only provide ft the election in each province of the n presentatives in the Central Counci but also confer new powers on this ne Chamber. , The greater the powei conferred on this central authorit; the more representative it shoul be; and to secure a thorough! representative and popular body w • are co-spelled to leave the selectio of its members to the taxpayers. B this it is not meant that the taxpayei in each colony should be called upo en masse to make the selection, but th£ theselection should be left to Membei of Parliament ‘ who are appointed b the taxpayers, and are better able tha; the great body of electors to judge of man’s fitness for such a high positior One of the first questions which woul have to be settled prior to the forms tion of this central Parliament is th number of members each colony shouli have the right to elect. To take popt lation as a basis is by many consider© as injudicious, and there are, doubtless several weighty objections to it. Vic torians, however, would be inclined t gmmble if either Western Australia o Tasmania returned as many represen fatives as they did; yet the advance ment of the interests of Western Aus tralia is of as much importance to us a the advancement of those of Victoria The question of representation has beei so frequently discussed by the ables minds of fthe age, and is of so far to great a magnitude to be dealt with in brief essay, that, without pronouncing any opinion as to what is the best sys tem, we here leave it, merely surmisin: that, electors in these colonies wil mostly prefer some arrangement whicl is based on population. Concerninj the powers which should be entrustec to a central authority, ‘we may place ii aprominent position—(i) those whicl concern naval and military matters ; (2 the right to charge each colony its dui proportion of the cost of maintainini these forces; and (3) authority tore commend the construction of works o * intercolonial importance; as welt a: ; (4) uniformity in our laws; togethei with (5) power to veto all Bills ir which the interests of these colonies, a£ a whole, 1 or the rest of the British Empirfe, may chance to be injuriouslj . affected.

CHINESE TAXATION.

Taxation in China is limited to salt and ' grain. Oat of every sli shek koo (equiva lent to 200 bushels) of wheat or rice, other kinds of grain being cheaper, a re venue of one teal, or 1 25 dol. American money is collected, while the tax on salt amounts to one cent. Until China was ' embroiled in foreign wars and convulsed . by domestic strife, the taxes were paid in ' kind, for which purpose great canals were dog throughout the empire, all converging towards the capital, and called “Yuen Eeon Ho,” or “ The aqueduct that floats - the Imperial food,” while great granaries , were to be found in every citj and town - for the reception of the bulky revenue. 1 The wisdom of building these canals, In' view of the wants of trade is very ; apparent. In the event of the crops ~ failing, the Emperor’s revenue also fails,' and he receives nothing from the soli that fails to return a profit to the husbandman ; the system being to tax th 4 property owner upon the basis of his harvest and not of the acreage ho may hate cultivated. This may account for the extraordinary encouragement which the Emperor gives to agriculture, not only by words, but by example, he taking the plough in his own hands annually to show bis subjects that farming is the first heavenly duty of men, women and chil 71th this idea he has the indolent r farmer thrashed and the industrious one - rewarded. The callings of merchants and ether professionals are regarded by the wise men of the country as vile and dis ' ' honorable, because the profits arising from them are so largely due to lying and - - cheating.

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, FRIDAY, JANUARY 26, 1884.

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Racing. RAC I AUTUMN MEET THURSDAY AND April 3rd and 4th President —K G. \ Vice-president—W. C Stewards—o. H. Dowding, der, John Grigg, T. Leah; W. Saunders, and H. ' Judge—Matthew Hon. Treasurer—o. 1 Cletk of the Course—W. Clerk of the Scales —M. Starter—o. A. Ci Handicappers—Open Race fiths. District Races : C. C. Fooks, T. Le M. Stitt. FIRST DA' 1. Handicap Hukdle Ra over eight flights of 3ft Gin high ; nomil acceptance, 2 sovs. 2 2 District Welter Hi sovs ; nomination, 1 s 1 sov ; minimum w< highest weight accept list 71b to be raised



SECOND DAY. 1. County Hurdle Race (Handicap) of 40 sovs; over six flights of hurdles about 3ft 6in high; nomination, 1 sov ; acceptance, 1 aov ; district horses on'y. IJr miles. 2. Grand Stand Handicap, of 50 sovs ; nomination, 1 aov ; acceptance, 1 sov. miles. 3. Ashburton Steeplechase, (Handicap) of 70 sovs, over such country and jumps as the stewards may appoint; nomination, 1 aov; acceptance, 2 sovs; About 3 miles. 4. Harvest Handicap, of 50 sovs; no mination, 1 sov; acceptance, 2 sovs; district horses only. 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 Secretary within ten minutes of declaration of weights. I’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, &c. 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 — not later than 9 p.m. on the following dates : NOMINATIONS. MarchJL. —Ashburton Autumn Handicap, 2 sovs Ashburton Steeplechase, I sov March 15.—Handicap Hurdle Race, Isov District Welter Handicap, 1 sov Novel Race, I sov Flying Handicap, 1 sov County Hardle 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 Whiter 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. Business Notice. A- W. MAURICE, Tailor, Etc. Gentlemen’s Own Material MADE UP. Perfect fit and newest style guaranteed, CLEANING and MENDING, etc , MOORE STREET, ASHBURTON. B,—The cheapest Tailor in the town. 12 1007 JIOR SALE AT THIS OFFICE. The tw Bankruptcy Bill, 1883. The iattel Securities Act Amendment £to, Etc. | Etc.



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Stud. JORSE CARDS neatly and cheaply printed in all colors and designs at the Guardian office. HHE Imported Thoroughbred Steeple- L 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 Rangitata districts the Clydesdale Entire Horae YOUNG SIR COLIN. For particulars apply to CHISNALL BROS., 10 633 Ohinemuri. mO Travel in the Rakaia, Methven, I Hororata, and Dunsandel districts YOUNG BLUELIGHT, (Dapple Gray), A good upstanding carriage horse or hack, stands 16f hands. Young Bluelight is out of an Arab mare—imported from Sydney by Sir Cra croft Wilson—by Bluelight. Terms—L3 for single mare ;L2 10s for two or more; guarantee L 4 ; payable May 3lst, 1884 ; groom fee os, payable on first service. See future advertisements for tirther 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 to show that Python is one of the grandest and stoutest thorough-bred horses at present in New Zealand. 8 010 a pply to the Groom in charge. rp he 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 Gd 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 cults from Lowcliffe mares have invariably topped the market at the annual sales in Christchurch. Terms—L3 sa, with free run till Janu ary Ist, 1884, after which a charge of 2a 6d per week will be made. N.B.—No m*res will be allowed to be removed until all fees are paid. 10 642 mO TRAVEL THIS SEASON IN X ASHBURTON ANDSUJRROUND 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 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 oa the Ist January, 1884, and 5s groomage. Groomago fee payable on first service Will be in Ashburton every Saturday. For further particulars apply t' HAY SMITH, Or to the Groom in charge. 9-559



’ mO STAND THIS SEAS iN, 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 Jiage 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, Tinvvald. /mO Travel this Season in the South i Rakaia and surrounding districts, 1883, the celebrated Stallion KING O’ THE "VANQUISHERS. KING O’ THE VANQUISHERS, rising 4 years, is a beautiful bay with splendid action and fine temper, and has got more bone and hair of the right sort than any fother colt of his age in New Zealand. Pedigree : The King was bred by Messrs Fleming and Hedley, out of their famous broqd mare Miss M'Oormick, imported from Melbourne. Miss M'Cormick was pur chased by the late 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 Vanquishees 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. Youno Vanquisher’s dam by Loch fergus Champion, g djiy 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 Bdllarat the same year. He was after wards purchased and imported tc Now ; Zealand by Mr Holly, -»f Christchurch. i LEON ID WHIT Hi, 1 10 654 South Rakaia. i



Consultation. Robin hood’s great novelty COMPANY OS THE DUNEDIN CUP, To be run on Dunedin Racecourse in FEBRUARY, 1884. 2,000 Shares at 10j each —£1,000. 49 nominations 25 cash bonds. Total, 74 prizes. First horse ... ... ~.£400 Second horse 150 Third horse ... ... 75 Other starters, divided ... 100 Non-starters, divided ... 150 25 cash bonds at £5 ... 125 Address £I,OOO ROBIN HOOD, Care of Thos. Stapleton, Box 238, Post-office, Christchurch ; or Care of Jdbal 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 the press. We consider each subscriber has an equal right of Inspection. 1 47 A FORTUNE FOR ss. Registered Letters Telegram s not ac cepted. ADAMASTOR’S Novelty Consul tation on the Dunedin Cup, 1884. Post Office Orders payable to Ada mastor. £SOOO. Will close on or about FEBRUARY 19th, 1884. DUNEDIN CUP, 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. Will close on or about the 19tl February, 1884. Each Ticket has seven separate chances Race and Cash awards being drawn fo; separately. When convenient please send P.O Order j(payable to Adamastor). By s doing you protect yourself against loss, a it is equal to Registration. Oountr; . Cheques must have Is exchange added and marked correct by Bank. Tw t stamps must be sent for reply and result, f My Consultation will be advertised ii all the principal papers in New Zealand. If stamps are sent, please add Is in th , £ extra. Programmes sent Free on af s plication. . Notice —Not less than Two Tickets sen to any one address. Result will be sen to every Shareholder directly after tli drawing. N. B. —The Press of New Zealand ca know, by applying to the undermentioned where the three principal prizes go, ala 11 their names and address, if required, bu S' not for publication. 1 Registered Letters or Telegrams not ac cepted. Post Office Orders or Ban Notes preferred. 3 Address— ADAMASTOR, Care of Lyons and Hart, a 11 916 P.O. Box 151, Dunedin. 2 ■j Boarding Houses, &c. S"> RINCE ALBERT BOAR DIN < IT HOUSE AND TEMPERANCI HOTEL C. TRUCKLE begs to return thanks t c his friends and the public for their patron 1 age since he has taken over the Pane a Albert Boarding House, and trusts b. i always keeping a good table and acoommo J dation for boarders and travellers to re r ceive a continuance of the same. Privat 3 rooms for families. C. TRUCKLE 1 Prince Albert Boarding House and Tern i perance Hotel near' Oookson’s Stables 3 Wills street, Ashburton ; next Odd 1 fellows’ Hall, and one minute’s walk fron i the Railway Station. Charges strict!; s moderate. 944



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



Publication. IN THE PRESS, AND WILL SHORTLY BE PUBLISHED, “OUR DOMESTIC BIRDS,’ BY ALFRED SAUNDERS. This Book, written by an old New Zea land coloni-,t, will be found to contain the [ most modern and complete information upon the Breeding, Rearing and Manage ment of every description of Domestic Poultry; suggestions for the improve ment of Poultry Shows ; all that is known about the principles 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 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



Conveyances. TINWALD AND MOUNT SOMERS RAILWAY. MOUNT SOMERS AND ANAMA ROYAL MAIL COACH. This Coach leaves Hood’s Hot,el, Mona Somers, for Anama Railway Station, hi 7.30 am. and 5.35 p.m. every Tuesda) and Saturday; returning to Mount Sinner on the of each train. Parcels and Luggage punctually attended to. Single fares, ?s; return, 3s, .n JOHN HOOD Business Notices. The circumstances of social life an widely different in these colonies frqn those at Home, and therefore the colonia market requires different treatment 7,'Vhn N'RMURRAY'^ m rnAKE TIME BY THE FORE X LOCK.” This fact Robert Murray, PRACTICAL WATCHMAKER, East street, Ashburton, was not long in learning after his arrive on these shores, and he at once set h: attention upon supplying WATCHES which, while constructed with ever regard to accuracy and reliableness i time-keeping, are also supplied with exti heavy cases, to resist the wear and tear c colonial life. He has just received at other supply of watches, and invite attention to prices. Celebrated Englis levers, made expressly for R. Murray specially suited for colonial wear, wit extra heavy cases, all the late improvements, at L 6, L 6 6s, I 10s ; higher classes, L 7, L 8 10s, LlO 10 and Ll2 12s; Rotherhams, L 6 10 Printed guarantee with each watch sol Attention is called to the Clock Jewellery, and English Plate in stool and to the fact that all kinds REPAIRING are done on the premia and GUARANTEED. R. MURRAY’S SHOP is CO! SPICUOUS by the “ REGULATOR” his own manufacture which occupies place in his window, and serves as i authority on mean time to the town. Watches free and saf a by post on i coin* of P. 0.0 7300-9 i eOCCE QBiGWfA. ABJUT THIS PAPER VTT.hI and EPiSISTBT Advertising Con BRAINS traotsforltanda.il GOOD ■GOOD EWSPAPEF other can be made o ARTICLES favorable Ad the vertisiag Agency , of H. 3?. EtraßAltn, Kovr Haven, Conn., rublisl of the ICevespaner end Eeni: rircctory of tho War Medical. ONK’3 NEW ZEALAN M Herbal Remedies G Til O 1- :e y 3- ;e h l u y 1 i 5 DIARRHCEI, DYSENTERY, Ao. Completely conquered by Monk’s El ;r Extract (Registered), Price 2s 6d and 4s per bottle. The above “Extract” is one of t most marvellous discoveries of the aj Its effects are instantaneous, and nev fail in chronic or acute cases, howev severe. The great properties of this medici consist in its never producing costiv ness, no matter how freely used, and i being perfectly harmless and purely he bal, yet curing Diarrhoea, Dysentery; En lish Cholera, etc., with the greatest ce tainty. TESTIMONIALS. Eangiora, July 7, 1881. Sir, —Having carefully examined tl N.Z. Herbal Extract, I find it to be skilfully prepared vegetable preparatio possessing the properties of the plan from which it is derived in a highly co centrated state, a fact which I have vei fied by evaporating a fluid drachm placi on a watch glass over a spirit lamp. C weighing the result, a dark green excrac I found the weight to be 14|- grains. C further submitting the extract to analys I found it to be rich in tannin. In a lan number of cases of ordinary diarrhoea, i well as in many chronic oases and i dysentery, I have proved it to possess grei specific control, added to the unusut cure in a majority of diarrhoea medi ts, that it does not subsequently con eate the bowels. I feel satisfied that from the number of trials I have bee enabled to make of it in a somewhat es tensive practice, it is a most valuabl addition to modern therapeutics. The following cases are take ran dora from my note book : Case No. I—Mrs M , Weuc Eyre ton, suffering for two years from chroni dysentery, which had reduced her almos to a skeleton. After a fortnight’s tria not only had the diarrhoea stopped, bu the commenced eating meat without pain and the usual concomitant vomiting. L two months she had gained 181bs weight. Case No. 2—A G., child, aged five years Fortnight diarrhoea. Was effectually curec 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 FOR AKURALGIA, Price, 3s 6d per bottle. The Mixture acts like a charm in the above painful disease, aud gives almost instantaneous reliet. 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 roe. 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 air, 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 ANISEED.— A The effects of one tcaspoonful taken ;,n a little water before going to bed is extraordinary. No family should be without it in the winter Sold by Chemists and Medicine Vendors throughout the World, land 2s 3d per per bottle; a great saving in taking family bottles, xis 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 to try the Balsam of Aniseed; I did, and have found great relief. It is most comforting in allaying 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.” Truly an extraordinary ex- PECTORaNT.— Mr. EdwardM. Ullett, of Bury, Hunts,, writes to Messrs. Palmer & Son, Ramsay:—" Having 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, Eyers & Solomon ; Felton, Grimwalde & Co.; P. and S. Falk, Faulding& Cd. f Rock* Tompsxt, & Co.; Rosenthaia & Co./ Kempthorne, Prosser, & Co.; S. HOFFENUNG & Co.; Hemmons, LAWS, & Co.; Berkley, Taylor, & Co.; and all other wholesale houses. Proprietor— Thomas Powell, Blackfriars Road London. DEAFNESS. —Quacks palling them selves “Doctors,” are utterly ruin ing the organs of hundreds suffering from deafness, charging from L 5 to L2O for so doing. I have two infallible 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 Aarists, the late and pee* sent Senior Surgeons of the Royal Dis pensary for Diseases of the Ear.-—Send stamps for particulars to T. B. Hanna ford, Auckland, N.Z. 127' v GRATEFUL—COMFORTING. EPPS’S 0000 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 as many heavy doctor’s bills. It is by the ad cious use of such articles of diet that a constitution may be gradually built uj ntil strong enough to resist every ten °ency to disease. Hundreds of subtle “ aladiss are floating around ua ready to “Hack wherever there is ? weak point, at e may escape many a fatal ah--ft by Veping ourselves well fortified with pore > 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., HOMCEOPAXHIO CHEMIST, LONDON. AISO, EPFS CHOCOLATE ESSENCE!



Keating’s Povrdar. ie Keating's Powder. 3. Keating’s Powder. >r Keating’s Powder. ir Kills Bugs, Fleas, ■,s Moths, r- 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;- e men will find this invaluable for destroy ing. fleas in their dogs, as also ladies lor their -pet i, 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 a CAUTIONED that the ■ tins of the genuine n powder bear the autograph of THOMAS ’» KEATING. Sold in tins only, a .■ s Keating’s Worm Tablets. s Keating’s Worm Tablets, a Keating’s Worm Tablets t A PURELY VEGETABLE SWEETMEAT, 1 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. 1 Proprietor, THOS. KEATING, London STEEDMAN’S SOOTHING POWDER FOR CHILDREN CUTTING TEETH, CAUTION TO PURCHASER The value of this well-known Family Medi cine has been largely tested in all parts of the world, and by all grades of society, for upwards of FIFTY YEARS. Its well-earned extern sive sale has induced SPURIOUS IMITA. TIONS, some of which in OUTWARD APPEARANC E so closely resemble the ori ginal as to have deceived many purchasers. The proprietor therefore feels it due to the public to give a special caution against the use of SUCH IMITATIONS. Purchasers are therefore requested carefully to observe the four following distinctive characteristics, without which none genuine : Ist—ln every case the words JOHN STEEDMAN, CHEMIST, WALWORTH, . SURREY, are engraved on the Governmen Stamp affix to each packet, and—Eacn Single Powder has directions fos the dose, and he words, John Stbeduan Chemist, Walworth, Surrey, printed thereon. 3rd —The name, Steadman, is always spell with two EE’s. 4th —The manufacture is carried on sole y at Walworth, Surrey. Sold in Packets by all Chemists ana Me cine Vendors. Kemp'Aiorn, Prosskr and Co A SK for POWELL’S BALSAM o ANISEED OOWELL’S BALSAM of ANISEED 1 “ 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.”