fHE ASHBURTON JANUARY 26, 1884.

Printed and published daily, for The ASII« burton Guardian Company, Limited, by Henry Vincent Sawtsll, of Bqmet Street, Ashburton, at the Company’s Print; ; - ing House, West street, Ashburton, . ‘ . Saturday, January 26, 1884



Public Companies. EW ZEALAND LOAN & MER CANTILE AGENCY COMPANY (LIMITED). * Capital, £3,000,000. Reserve, £210,000. Makes LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES f *- on Freeholds, on Stations and Stock, and on growing clips of Wool. RECEIVES CONSIGNMENTS of Wool, Grain, Tallow, Leather, Hides, Skins, etc., for sale in New Zealand, Aus tralian, and London Markets. UNDERTAKES INDENTS of British, Continental, East Indian, and Ameri can goods,, and Commissions in all branOhezf of Mercantile Business. HOLDS PERIODICALS AUCTION SALESof Wool, Grain, Skins, Hides, Tallow, Live Stock, Land, etc, at its Warehouses and the Cen tral Markets. Special and Clearing Sales also conducted. Supplies WOOL PACKS and CORN SACKS, at Lowest Current Rates. AGENTS IS CANTERBURY FOR— Boston Proctor and Co. ’s celebrated Oom- Mned: -Threshing: Machines and ' Engines, acknowledged to be the Bpst .Machines imported into New Zealand. * Felton and Guilleanme’s Patent Galvan ised Steel-barb Fencing Wire. Candy’s Patont'Cottpn Belting. Ci Maldon Island Guano, FurthOCpartidulara on application at the Conmany a X)ffices7 Christchurch or Ash b JOHN COOKE, Manager, 1 : : i i Christohurcb. GEO. WILKIN, Agent, Ashburton. C. W. TURNER, Agent, 20 Rakaia. S. E. Poyntz. JJj’j'OVELTY EMPORIUM. Burnett Street, shbuexon. '-! 1 ( if ■■■ ; *——■ ■-—; Portable Ranges, from L 6. Turnip Seeds, fresh, clean and tried at ? ,fil()3,pjer,cwt. Swedes at 85s per cwt. « !ir -’GStiien -Tools and Seeds of all descrip tions. Pot Plants in full bloom, including choice Roses, Fuschia, Heath, Geranium, eta A large assortment of Knick Knacks, ery useful in a household. N.8.-—Everything from an anchor to a ridiron, not forgetting a mouse-trap. A call respectfully invited !!! Stephen E. Poyntz, No. 3, Fhiedlanders’ Buildings, T. Bullock. MR .THOMAS BULLOCK has the following TOWN SECTIONS FOR SALE— ‘ ;: t 711 Wakanui road and Wills street 746 Peter street 822 Cox street 818 Aitken street , v ,842 .Aitken and Cass streets *' *3ll Corner of Havelock straet and rvr Town Bolt 860 Gray street 805 Burnett street 706 Wills street . 732 Wills street -868 Gray street 859 Gray street 240 William and Kermodo streets 318 Havelock street 689 Cameron street ,333 Moore street i l 33S Mobre street 27 Dobson street 771 Three frontages on Cox street ■ isv, i‘ ''"Wakanui road and East Town Pelt ■ : 906 Corner of Qray and East streets lit; v 427 - Tancred street 1059'Corner of .Peter and Walker ~y"> atreels-. 1060 Peter street ■ 3 ' l : .49,58, 69;'64, Kermode stieet ' 872 Aitken street Jot^s73; Cornet of William and Aitken • . , / r’ , "' , “trefets i . 94 ; Wakahm road .95 Wakanui road ' ; ' v 96 Wakanui r°ad N ■ ■ 112’Corner of West and Kermode



streets,leasehold '1 -75 (part of),East street, with build- Lhu.-.- •• inga thereon '-1012; 101*3,‘Ooz street 1010 .Corner of. GriggandPeter streets, . 'footing:the (Grange ’ v 3l, 32 jMOna Square, with buildings n- - thereon, leasehold 230 Havelock street 781 Peter street ’ ! 1009 Peter street • ‘7sl'Corher of Peter street and Town m ‘ ‘ * r- Belt east 21 Corner of Dobson and East street 539 £-acre Peter street 638'Peter street 824 Cox street, with two brick cot tages tberedh 825 Cox street, with two brick cot , .tazes thereon . street- ' Thomas Bullock, ASHBURTON. T [O LET—At a low rental, 6-roomed House in Tancred street. ' Apply to T. BULLOCK. ¥ iOR SALE, CHEAP—I McCormick '*Wireßih Binder. Binders, and 1 Wood’s Twine T. BULLOCK. E(0B’ SALE—A well-watered improved lit iPABMi 1 * situated' nhly'2J thileß from the Company's SateWSrdk, TihWald. There is a com fortable dwelling-house and other im provements. ■ Apply to . y- :: T. BULLOCK. Tj^Oß ; SALE, on liberal terms, LOT P r,:: 202,' Alford Forest road, containing lx In 25p. This land is close to the Wooßeft’Factory. T. BULLOCK. - OATS. ►R SALE, , Cheap— A quantity of Feed Gate in lots to suit purchasers. M *>■/ u 1 ! . T. BULLOCK. ■tiv: FOR SALE. ♦mOWN SECTIONS, No. 97 and 100, - X MoMurdo street; Tinwald. T. BULLOCK. MONEY. f|TO ;{ifiND on approved freehold aecu j.rlrity. jBIOOO in one snm, or in two •monntsoi- £SOO each. Apply to 1 38 1 T. BULLOCK. 0 N G B.E.A O H. - R.S. 23411, containing 84 near Messrs Weston and Ashton’s properties. • It .ia in one large paddock and well HtsMl*' It terms of payment can be ar ;,For particulars, apply to T. BULLOCK.



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gPORTING 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 tiqjis, as people who have frequently tried in the numerous Horse Consultations know to their sorrow. A trial in this Drawing may convince the most sceptical, .as the drawing will take place as soon as the tickets are applied for, or not later than the 28th FEBRUARY. This Grand Drawing will consist of 160 Money Prizes, amounting in all to £2,000 subscribed by 4,000 members at 10s each. The various Money Prizes will be dis tributed as follows : 1 £3OO prize; 1 £l5O prize; 1 £IOO prize; 2 £SO prizes; 5 £2O prizes; 100 UO prizes; 50 £5 prizes. The grand principle of this fand future drawings will be that any investor pur chaseing 25 Tickets must secure a prize, in fact guaranteed one as a prize will be drawn srom 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 most novel, and will be conducted on the fairest princioles possible, and investors will find it to their advantage to speculate a trifle in this drawing iu preference to any of the numerous Horse Consultations where the chances vary trom 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, aud 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 temper cent for working expenses. Investors should apply at once, and all investors only may know after sthe draw ing, who the prizetakers are, .by forward ing a stamped envelope already addressed, thus insuring perfect faith and fidelity to all investors. These drawings for £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. Notice —Name and address of applicant must be plainly written. Country cheques marked correct, by Bank, made payable only to a number, aud 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 must be ad dressed BOAZ, Care Mr Mosely, 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 aud 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, 3s 9d per piece 40 pieces splendid Dress Material at startling prices 2.000 StrawJHata, new shapes, from 6d 89 Beautiful Dalmans and Capes at half price 160 Tweed Trousers and Vests at 10s 6d A few more Serge Suits at 14s 6d Lot of Ladies Cashmere Boots, 3a 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, E W WORK. Copies of Mr Bowron’s Book “ Cheese, Butter, and Bacon,” can be obtained a* this office. Price, 2s.



Racing. A SHBURTON RACING CLUB. AUTUMN MEETING. THURSDAY AND FRIDAY, April 3rd and 4th, 1884. President —E. G. Wright Vice-president—W. C. Walker. Stewards —C. H. Dowdiug, 11. Friedlan der, John Grigg, T. Leahy, W, G. Roes, W. Saunders, and H. T. Winter. Judge—Matthew Stitt. Hon. Treasurer—-C. C. Fooks. Clerk of the Course— W. B. Denshire. Clerk of the Scales —M. Friodlandor. Starter—C. A. Calvert. Handicappers—Open Races : E. G. Grif fiths. District Races : F. G. Crisp, C. 0. Fooks, T. Leahy, and M. Stitt. FIRST DAY. 1. Handicap Huhdle Race, of 50 sovs ; over eight flights of hurdles, about 3ft 6in high ; nomination. 1 sov ; acceptance, 2 sovs. 2 miles. 2. District Welter Handicap, of 30 sovs ; nomination, 1 sov ; acceptance, 1 sov ; minimum weight Bst, if the highest weight accepting be less than list 71b to be raised to that weight, and the others in proportion. Dis trict horses only. l£ miles. 3. Ashburton Autumn Handicap, »f 100 sovs ; nomination, 2 sovs ; accept ance, 2 sovs ; l£ 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 sova, any surplus to go to the funds of the Club ; district horses only. £ mile. SECOND DAY. 1. County Hurdle Race (Handicap) of 40 sovs; over six flights of hurdles about 3ft 6iu high; nomination, 1 sov; acceptance, 1 sov ; district horses only. miles. 2. Grand Stand Handicap, of 50 sovs ; nomination, 1 sov ; acceptance, 1 sov. Ij miles. 3. Ashburton Steeplechase, (Handicap) of 70 sovs, over such country and jumps as the stewards may appoint; nomination, 1 sov; acceptance, 2 sovs; About 3 miles. 4. Harvest Handicap, of 50 sovs; no mination, 1 sov; acceptance; 2 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 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 eonnected 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 from January Ist, 1884", and up to the date of the forthcom ing meeting and owned by % person who has resided in the said Gcunty 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 —Ashburton) not later than 9 p.m. on the-following dates : NOMINATIONS. March^l. —Ashburton Autumn Handicap, 2 sova Ashburton Steeplechase, 1 sov March 15.—Handicap Hurdle Race, 1 sov District Welter Handicap, 1 sov Novel Race, 1 sov Flying Handicap, 1 sov County Hurdle Race, 1 sov Grand Stand Handicap, I sov Harvest Handicap, 1 sov WEIGHTS. March 17. —Ashburton Autumn Handi cap Ashburton Steeplechase March 20.—Handicap Hurdle Race District Wetter Handicap Novel Race Flying Handicap ACCEPTANCES (not later than 9 p.m.) March 29.—Ashburton Autumn Handi cap, 2 sova Ashburton Steeplechase, 2 sova Handicap Hurdle Race, 2 sots 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.) \pril 3.—County Hurdle 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 MADE UP. Perfect fit and newest style guaranteed. CLEANING and MENDING, etc , MOORE STREET, ASHBURTON. jz^N.B.—The cheapest Tailor in the town. 12 1007 jpOR SALE AT THIS OFFICE. The iw Bankruptcy Bill, 1883. The lattel Securities Act Amendment 4to, Etc., Etc. I



Advei^fetiiLenlil" INTRODUCTION OF THE PARCEL SYSTEM. Fashion F-ivse, 1 Cashel street, Chvjstchurch. Great success has been achieved 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 J 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. 0. Brown & Go., , FASHION HOUSE, Christchurch, I 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 c°at price leave a good margin of profit for the vendor, while giving unsurpassed value-to the purchaser. In all parcels we stake our reputation on the values, and, as suggested above, re turn the money in all cases where the article is not satisfactory. Our No. 1,20 s Dress Parcel, I contains — Worth £ a. d. 1 dress piece (12 yds) any shade, French costume cloth ... 0 18 6 good velveteen to match dress 0 5 6 3 yds silesia, for linings ... 0 1 10 2 doz new oxydised buttons, to match ... ... ... ... 016 1 pair warm lined fur-top spring cuff gloves ... ... ... 0 2 6 £1 9 10 Our No. 2,30 s household parcel, contaius — Worth 1 pair good medium size blan kets ... ... ... ... 1 0 0 1 good honeycomb quilt 0 12 6 8 yds good wincey 0 5 0 1 pair good strong corsets, any size ... ... ... ... 0 5 0 £2 2 6 Our No. 3, dress parcel for £2, contains— Worth £2 19 6 Our No. 5, household parcel for £2 10s, contains— Worth 1 pair large sizo 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 ... ... ... 013 0 24 yds good strong brown or grey wincey 0 14 0 6 yds tartan plaid 0 6 6 6 yds good brown holland ... 0 4 6 12 yds hemp carpet, dark stripe 0 7 0 6 pair Girls’ or Women’s warm winter hose ... 0 7 6 4 large unbleached Turkish towels 0 4 9 £3 15 3 Our No. t 7, mourning parcel for £2 10s, contains— Worth 10 yds good black French cash mere ... 1 6 2 yds 4x4 celebrated rainproof crape ... ... ... ... 0 9 6 1 good black alpaca or sateen skirt 0 14 6 2'paire Ladies’ black hose ... 0 3 0 I pair Ladies’ two-button choice black kid gloves ... ... 0 4 6 £ 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 goctd tapestry carpet ... ... ... ... 3 5 (V 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 ... ... ... . ... 100 1 full size white honeycomb or toilet quilt ... ... ... 0 14 0 1 choice pattern wool tabiecover 0 15 6 2 white Turkish bath towels ... 0 3 0 6 white or unbleached honey comb towels 0 4 6 2 white antimacassars ... ... 0 2 0 2 white toilet covers ... ... 0 4 0 6 yds linen check glass cloth ... 0 6 0 1 superior white linen tablecloth 0 11 6 £ll 15 0 Our No. 1, wedding parcel for £4, contains— Worth 1 dress (12 yds) pretty shade in cashmere ... ... ... 1 17 6 2 yds pretty shade in satin, to match ... ... ... ... 0 13 6 1 dress (12 yds) good costume cloth ... ... ... ... L 1 0 2 yds rich colored velveteen, to match ... ... ... ... 0 7 0 6 yds good silesia ... ... 0 6 0 3 doz buttons, to riiatoh 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 a 6 3 pairs Ladies’ nice hose 0 4 6 £5 5 8 Our No. 2, wedding parcel for £lO, contains— A very complete trousseau. Our No. 9,.Ladies’ (half-price) parcel for L 5, contains— Usual price i 1 Ladies’ handsome mantle ... 217 6 1 1 Ladies’ beautiful real sable muff i and collarette ... ; 4 10 0 i 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., Fashion House, Obdatohurrh- 1362 i i I J ( £ 1 ( i J 1 V 2 I



Stud. HORSE CARDS neatly and cheaply printed in all colors and designs at the Guardian office. rUHE 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 Kntire Horse YOUNG SIR COLIN. For particulars apply to OHISNALL BROS., 10 633 Ohineraurl. TO Travel in the Rakaia, Methven, Bororata, and Dunsandel districts YOUNG BLUELIGHT, (Dapple Gray), A good upstanding carriage horse or hack, stands 16| 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 31st, 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. Hd stands 16 hands high, by Kyogle out of Nutcut, dam of Dag worth, 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 Yattendoh, 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. 9 610 Apply to the Groom in charge. riiHE 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 Waif is by Castaway, dam Fanny, an imported carriage mare. Fanny was repeatedly shown in the carriage class at Christchurch, and has never been beaten. Also, the Draught Stallion Young Major By Old Major. Young Major’s three-year-old unbroken colts from Lowclitfo mares have invariably topped the market at the annual sales in Christchurch. Terms—L3 ss, with free run till Janu ary Ist, 1884, after which a charge of 2s 6d per week will be made. N.B.—No m»res will be allowed to be removed until all fees are paid. 10 642 rno TRAVEL THIS SEASON IN X ASHBURTON ANDSURROUND ING DISTRICTS, The Clydesdale Horse PRETEN D E R. PEDIGREE. Pretender is a dark bay with black points, rising nipe years old, with good bone and substance ; stands hands high, splendid temper, good action, and a quiet worker. Pretender is by Prince Charlie (imported from Scotland by Mr W. Boag) out of Maggie by King Fergus (imported from -Scotland by Mr David Innes). Maggie’s dam imported from Tasmania. Pretender gained second prize at the Northern Show as a two-year-old in 1876. He also took second prize in 1877. Terms—£2 for the season, guarantee £3, payable oa the Ist January, 1884, Groomage fee payable Will be in Ashburton For further particulate and 5s groomage on first service every Saturday, apply L - HAY SMITH, Or to the Groom in charge. 9-559



rno STAND THIS SEASjN, 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 cage fee ss. Every care taken but no re sponsibility. The above figures refer to Draught Stud Book for New Zealand. J. CARTER, 9-SCO Grove Farm, Tinwald, mO Travel this Season in the South 1 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 Jother 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'Oormiok, imported from Melbourne. Miss M‘Oormick 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. (Sea 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 Oamaru in the 3 yeac,old class. Young Vanquisher’s dam by Loch fergus Champion, g d by Champion, better known to breeders by the name of Blair’s Champion. As a 3-year-old, Young Vanquisher was first at Geelong, third at ihe Grand National, Melbourne; as a 4- year-old, first at Geelong and second at Ballarat the same year. Ho was after wards purchased and imported to New Zealand by Mr Holly, •»( Christchurch. LEON, ID WHITE, 10 654 et«X South Rakaia.



Consultation. Robin hood’s great novelty i COMPANY OS THE DUNEDIN CUP, To be run on Dunedin Racecourse in FEBRUARY, 1884. 2,000 Shares ai 10s —£l,ooo. 49 nominations 26 cash bonds. Total, 74 prizes. First horse £4OO Second horse 150 Third horse 76 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 J deal 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 £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 send P.O. Order /payable to Adamastor). By so doing you protect yourself against loss, as it is equal to Registration. Country Cheques must have Is exchange added, and marked correct by Bank. Two stamps must be sent for reply and result. My Consultation will be advertised in all the principal papers in New Zealand. If stamps are sent, please add Is in the £ extra. Programmes sent Free, on ap plication.



. Notice —Not less than Two Tickets sent to any one address. Result will be sent to every Shareholder directly after the drawing. N. B.—The Press of New Zealand can know, by applying to the undermentioned, where the three principal prizes go, also 1 their names and address, if required, but f not for publication. 1 Registered Letters or Telegrams not ac cepted. Post Office Orders or Bank Notes preferred. 3 Address— ADAMASTOR, Care of Lyons and Hart, 3 11 916 P.O. Box 161, Dunedin. 2 ■ Boarding Houses, &c. PRINCE ALBERT BOARDING HOUSE AND TEMPER ANOB HOTEL 0. TRUCKLE begs to return thanks to : his friends and the public for their patron -1 age since he has taken over the Prince 3 Albert Boarding House, and trusts by 1 always keeping a good table and accommo -3 dation for boarders and travellers to re r ceive a continuance of the same. Private s rooms for families. 0. TRUGiILE, 1 Prince Albert Boarding House and Tem i perance Hotel near Oookson’a Stables, 3 Wills street, Ashburton ; next Odd -1 fellows’ Hall, and one minute’s walk from i the Railway Station. Charges strictly 3 moderate. 944 Hotels FOREST HOTEL. John Tisch, . 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 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 Wines, Spirits, and Liquors kept in stock. Good Stabling provided. M. A L, WOODLEY, 12 1035 Proprietress. Publication. IN THE PRESS, AND WILL SHORTLY BE PUBLISHED, “OUR DOMESTIC BIRDS,’ BY ALFRED SAUNDERS, This Book, writ'en 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- 1 | ment of every description of Domestic 1 Poultry; suggestions for the improve- 1 ment of Poultry Shows ; all that is known 1 about the principles to be observed in the 6 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 ovary season of the year. 240 1



Conveyances. TINWALD AND MOUNT SOMERS RAILWAY. MOUNT SOMERS AND ANAMA ROYAL MAIL COACH This Coach leaves Hood’s Holes, VLono Somers, for Aiiarna Railway Station, 7.30 am. and 5.35 p.m. every and iSawday; returning to Mount Soun.i on the arr'val of each train. Parcels and Luggage punctually attended to. Single fares, ?s ; return, 3s. .n JOHN HOOD Business Notices. URRAY^ mAKE TIME BY THE EORE- X LOOK” The circumstances of social life are widely different in these colonies from those at Home, and therefore the colonial market requires different treatment. This fact Robert Murray, PRACTICAL WATCHMAKER, East street, Ashburton, was not long in learning after his arrival on these shores, and he at once set his attention upon supplying WATCHES, which, while constructed with every regard to accuracy and reliableness in time-keeping, are also supplied with extra heavy cases, to resist the wear and tear Of colonial life. He has just received an other supply of watches, and invites attention to prices. Celebrated Engliso levers, made expressly for R. Murray, specially suited for colonial wear, wit i 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 md GUARANTEED. R. MURRAY’S SH,, Sis own manufacture which occupies a place in his window, and serves as au authority on mean time to the town. Watches free and safety post on re- of P. 0.0 7300-06 d Can. 'm gOCDES QRIGIHM ABIUT THIS PAPER FILE and PERSIST Advertising Con BRAINS traotafor it and all GOOD dmm GOOD other newspapers can be made on the RTICLES fovorablo the Ad terms verthsing Agency 1 of H. P. HITBSAHD, ITcw Haven* Conn., Publisher of the ITowspapor and Banh Pircotory of the World*



Medical. NEW ZEALAND Herbal Kemedies, DIARRHOEA, DYSENTERY, &c. Completely conquered by Monk’s tLr al Extract (Registered), Price 2a 6d and 4a per bottle. The above “Extract” ia 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 neas, 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 ia 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 submitting the extract to analysis I found it to be rich in tannin. In a large number of cases of ordinary diarrhoea, as well as in many chronic cases and in dysentery, Ihaveprovedit to possess great specific control, added to the unusual cure in a majority of diarrhoea medi ts, that it does not subsequently con nate the bowels. 1 feel satisfied that from the number of trials I have been enabled to make of it in a somewhat ex tensive practice, it is a most valuable addition to modern therapeutics. The following cases are take ran dom from my note book : Case No. I—Mrs M , Weac 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 ISlbs weight. Case No. 2—A G., child, aged fiveyears. Fortnight dhfrrhoea. Was effectually cured . on third day. (Signed) Charles DeLacv McCarthy, M. A., M.B.,etc., Trinity College, Dublin. Surgery, Rangiora, July, 1881, MONK’S NEW ZEALAND HERBAL MIXTURE tor NEURALGIA, Price, 3s fid per bottle. The Mixture acts like a charm in the above painful disease, and gives almost instantaneous relief. Testimonials to prove the efficicacy of the “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 I 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. ri I remain, dear sir, yours faithfully, | A. Kenned r. a Mr H. D. Monk, h Sole Wholesale and Retail Agent for Ashburton County, m J. M. CAMBRIDGE, - Pharmaceutical Chemist. ” Sole Proprietor, H. D. MONK, 058 Dunedin, New Zealand.



Medical P OWELL’S BALSAM OF A COLD by all CHEMISTS and STORE a KEEPERS, Observe the Trademark Lion, \et. ;unl Mouse.” ’ ' jJOWELL’s BALAAM of ANISEED.— *• The effects oi one leaspoonfu 1 taken :n a lit'.ie water oeiore going to bed is extraordinary. No family should be without it in the winter Sold by Chemists and Medicine Vendors throughout the World, is i/£d and - 2s 3<l per per bottle; a great saving in taking family bottles, ns each. Established over 50 years. Prepared only by THOMAS POWELL, Blackfriars Road, London. WILL LOOSEN the PHLEGM imme diately.—The Dean of Westminster Verger writes : “I was advised 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: 1 think it an invaluable npedicine for members of my profession; and have always recommended if to my "brother and. siste artistes.” Truly an extraordinary .ex pectorant.—xVir, Edward' M” Uljet t, .of Bury, Hunts., writes to Messrs. & Son, Ramsay“ Having been, inthd (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 ocpectorant. I always find a single dose gives immediate relief, and a small bottle-effects a perfect cure.” . . f , ■ : ; Wholesale Agents fli the Australia «nd New Zealand Colonies— EtLioT rt Brothers, Evers & Solomon j : Felton; GriMwailde & Co.; P. and S. Falk, Faulding! i&i£Jo., Rocks Tompsit, & Co.; Rosenthall & Co,; Kempthorne, Prosser, & Go. s S. HofFENUNG & Co. ; Hemmons] : Laws, & Co.; Berkley, Taylor, & Co.; and all other wholesale houses. Proprietor— Thomas Powell, Blackfriars Road London. T\SAFNE33.— Quacks calling thorn JL/ selves “Doctors,” are Utterly ruin, ing the organs of hundreds sufferiag from deafness,'ehargiug“ffoto £5 tb L2O for so doing, i have two__jnfaUibl®-jroaredieß (No. 1 T from bolds ; No. thickening of the parte of the Tympanum) from recipes sent ine by those world-known Aurists, the .late and pro* sent Senior Surgeons of . the Royal Dis pensary for Diseases of the Ear.—Send stamps for particulars; to T.: R. fokd, Auckland, N.Z. ■ ,127*' GRAIEIWI^CaMFORTIND. EPPS’S 000 OA. BREAKFAST. ! - , BY a thorough knowledge of the natural laws which govern the operations .ol digestion and nutrition, and by a oareful application of the fine. properties Of.. well selected cocoa, Mr. Epps has provided our breakfast tables with a delicately flavoured beverage Which may save us many heavy doctor’s billa..lt is by the ad cious use of such articles crik diet that a constitution may be gradually built up ntil strong enough to resist every fen ?ency to disease. Hundreds 1 of subtle d aladiaa are floating around us ready to m tack wherever there is r weak-point, may escape many a fatal by ’ eping ourselves well fortified with pure > I and a properly nourished frame.'— a rtioie in the Civil Service Gazette. Made simply with boiling water or milk. Sold only in packets, labelled JAMES EPPS AND CO., * HOMXKOPAXHIO CHEMIST, LONDON. ALSO, EPPS CHOCOLATE ESSENCE Keating’s Powder. e Keating’s Powder. 1. Keating’s Powder. r Keating’s Powder'. r - - -■ t Kills Bugs, * Fleas, 3 Moths, - Beetles. This Powder is quite harmless to ANIMAL LIFE, but is unrivalled in destroy' ing fleas, bugs, cockroaches, beetles, moths in furs, and every other species of insect. Sports- . 3 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. 1 Keating’s Worm Tablets b A PURELY VEGETABLE SWEETMEAT, [ both in appearance,and taste, furnishing a mos agreeable method of administering the only certain remedy for IN T E S TIN A L or THREADWORMS. It is a perfectly safe and mild preparation, and is especially adapted for children. Sold in tins by all Chemists and Druggists. Proprietor, THOS, KEATING, London STEEDMAN’S SOOTHING POWDER FOR CHILDREN CUTTING TEftTH. CAUTION TO PURCHASER The value of this well-known Family Medi. cine has been largely tested in all parts of thr 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 : 1st —In every case the words JOHN STEEDMAN, CHEMIST, WALWORTH, SURREY, are engraved on the Governmen Stamp affix to each packet. 2nd — Eacn Single Powder has directions fo: the dose, and he words, JOHN STEEDMAN Chemist, Walworth, Surrey, printed thereon. 3rd —The name, Steedman, is always spelt with two EE’s. 4th —The manufacture is carried on sole V at Walworth, Surrey. Sold in Packets by all Chemists ana Me cine Vendors. Kempthorn, Prosser and Co A SK for POWELL’S .BALSAM ANISEED POWELL’S BALSAM of ANISEED '‘Sir, —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.”