THE ASHBURTON t GUARDIAN, FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 6,188 S.

Prated end publuhed fof Th* Ashburton Guardian Company, Vincmjt Jumu, cfßro^



w NSLOW AND TINWALD AMALGAMATED RACE MEETING. Win be held (by kind permission of, Mr B. Wilkin) in one of the Grove Farm paddocks, on JANUARY let, 1886. To start punctually at 11 o’clock. President: 0. G. Hawdon. Yiok-Pbesidents ; J. 0. N.-Grigg j James Wilkin D. McLean 1 Judge: M. Stitt. Starter. Dr Leahy. Handioappebs ; B. Saunders I Dc Leahy 0. 0. Fooka ' .or Athletics—Messrs G. James and J. Purchase Clerk of Course: David Jackson. Clerk of Scares : Robert B. Jeff. Committee: James Begg X. Oates J. Hesaltine F. Lewis A. McLeod M. Scott 0. Jephson G. James L Hurdle Handicap, of 15 sovs. 1J miles; ever six flights of hurdles, about 3ft 6in high. Second horse to receive 60s from the stakes. Nomi nation, 10s; acceptance, 10s. i, Tinwald Cup Handicap, of 25 sovs and a Cup valued 16, presented by Mr O. G. Hawdon, of Westerfield 1£ miles. Second horse to receive L 6 from the stakes. Nomination, 20a; acceptance, 20s. 8. Trotting Rage; a distance handicap, of 16 sovs. Two miles. Second horse to receive 60s from the stakes. No weight under 10st. Nomination, 10s; acceptance, 16s A Maiden Prate, of LlO. One mile. Weight-for-age. Entrance, 20s. 5, Selling Hack Race, 10 sovs. f mile. The winner to be sold imme diately after the race for LIO, any surplus to go to the Club's fund. Entrance, LI. Bst up Consolation Handicap, 10 sovs. One mile. Nomination, 10s; acceptance, 10s; due within ten minutes after the weights are declared. 7, Hurry Scurry, for a sweep of 10s. ATHLETIC EVENTS. X. 100 Yards Handicap. Entrance, 2s. First prize, LI; second, 10s 2. Running High Jump. Entrance, 2s, First prize, LI; second, 10s 3, Quoits ; 21 yards ;21 up. First prize, L2; second, LI A Three-Legged Race Entrance, 2s per pair; 100 yards. First prize, 16s ; second, 7a 6d 6. One Mile Handicap. Entrance 3s. First prize, L2; second, LI 6. Egg and Spoon Race. Entrance, Is. First prize, 10s; second, 6s 7. Single Women’s Race; 80 yards; for • dress piece 8. 220 Yards Flat Race Handicap. First prize, LI; second, 10j; entrance, 2s 9. Married Women's Race, 100 yards. Vcr a dress piece 10. Old Men’s Race (over 40 years). For pair of trousers; entrance, Is 11. 440 Yards Flat Race Handicap. Sint prize, LI 10s; second, 10s; entrance Ss; acceptance, Is 12. Consolation, 170 yards. First prize, 16s; second, 6s; entrance, Is



rules and regulations. L No entry will be received except on she conditions that all disputes, claims, and objections arising out of the racing ■hall be decided by the Committee, or Whom they may appoint, their decision on all points in carrying oat the pro gramme to be final. 2. Ashburton Racing Olab rales adhered to where practicable. 5. The races are open to any horse com monly resident In the Ashburton County from October Ist to the date of meeting, and owned by a person who has resided , in the district above defined during the lame period. 4., Five per cent will be deducted from the gtosa of all moneys payable in accord ance with this programme, for expenses of the course 6. All nominations and acceptances go f to the funds of the Club. NOMINATIONS & ACCEPTANCES. All nominations to be accompanied by fees, name and performances of horse, and colors of rider, to be in the hands of the Secretary, addressed Scott's Hotel, Tin wald, before 10 p m. on December 12th, 1886. Weights will be declared on De cember 19th, 1885. Acceptances are to be made to the Secretary, at Scott’s Hotel, Pinwald 1 •> ter than 10 p.m. on Satur day, December o L 'B6. IEPHSON, Secretary. Immense



Furniture Sale!! DRAWING-ROOM, DINING-ROOM, akd BEDROOM SUITES. Everything New and Fashionable. ] MEECH W* old an UNRESERVED aring g alb Of superior FURNITURE at an jarly date, particulars of which will be jnonnoed presently. Such an opportunity for acquiring Fur niture made In the BEST STYLE and with thoroughly WELL-SEASONED TIMBER has never befot. occurred in Ashburton. f!<l and inspect previous to Sale. minerals conducted, as ureal, at the Loysslimg *^wm«SsS«s*



Matson, Cox & 00. T O FARMERS WE ARE Cash Buyers or WHEAT OATS AJCD BARLEY. 617 MATSON, OOX & CO.



Bakaia. WE have much pleasure in intimating to our clients and others in the Rak-da. District that we hare made ar ran cments to attend the Regular FORTNIGHTLY SALES OF STOCK There, and we hare evary confidence in soliciting a share of their patronage. MR L. OXLEY, RAKAIA, Has kindly consented to receive entries for the present 413 MATSON, COX & 00. Matson. Cox Co. Auctioneers & valuators, LAND, STOCK, AND ESTATE AGENTS. LOANS NEGOTIATED AT LOWEST RATES AKD on MOST FAVORABLE TERMS WOOL, GRAIN, SEED AND GENERAL MERCHANTS. We hare now on hand for sale— Wool pack a and Corasaoks Fencing Wire of all sires, Brrbed Plain Green »ud Yellow Tancred Turnips Sklrrin Swedes and other Tornlp Seeds of all descriptions Mangolds, etc. Clover Seeds of all descriptions Cocksfoot Rye-grass Tea in boxes and half •chests Bran, Oats, Chaff, &o. AGRICULTURAL MACHINERY REAPERS AND BINDERS, &o. Wool Purchased uARGB OR SMALL QUANTITIES on CONSIGNED TO THE CANTERBURY WOOL SALES, OB THE HOME MARKET.



LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES MADE ON CONSIGNMENTS. WEEKLY SALES OF HORSES, COWS, PIGS \ND AT.T. KINDS OF STOCK AND PRODUCE ON SATURDAYS AT 11 O’CLOCK SHARP. FORTNIGHTLY SALES or STOCK Will bo held at ASHBURTON AND TIN WALD Alternately. NEXT SALE ASHBURTON YARDS ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 10 AGENTS FOR* National Mortgage and Agency Co Means Wood, Sinclair and Co. Robey's Threshing Machines. MATSON, COX, A, CO WEST STREET, Ashburton W WE HAVE FOR SALE-CHEAP DRAYS STRIPPERS PORTABLE WHARE ALSO Howard’s Twine Binders. MANILLA & HEMP TWINE COLZA, NKATBFOOT & CASTER OILS CORNSACKS, large stae. Everything of the Best Quality and make end at the Lowest Prices. Matson, Cox & Co.



Business Notices. TO THE FRONT AGAIN ! With a Grand Lot of DRAPERY, BOOTS Ao*i Ac. | <&o., BOUGHT (Owing to the general depression in trade) AT AN ALARMING DISCOUNT BY Hayes and Co., And will be sold CHEAPER THAN EVER. We] hare such a stock that we cannot quote prices. Only for a few lines. If you will only oblige by giving us a look we shall esteem it a great favor. COMB & JUDGE FOR YOURSELVES! 8.000 yds Print, splendid value, 3d 768 Ladles’ Corsets, from Is 3d 1.000 Ladies’ Fashionable Straw Hats, from 3d 104 Infants’ Grannie Bonnet*, from Is 200 Lace Curtains, 2s lid 200 Men’s Oxford Shirts, from 6|d 60 Men's Tweed Suita, worth 60s, 26s Cd Lot of Ties, Id each. 10,000 pairs Boots. 10,000 pairs Boots (Manufacturer's Stock). The Prices will startle everyone. HAYES & CO. beg for an early in spection as they will still maintain their old motto— “NOT TO BE OUTDONE.’ HAYES & CO., ARCADE.



J-MPORTANT ANNOUNOEIfENT. McCallum & Co., TIMBER AND IRON MERCHANTS IMPORTERS, Respectfully beg to announce to the public of Ashburton and District, that they HAVE NOW OPENED A BRANCH BUSINESS IN ASHBURTON, TIMBER YARD, BAST STREET, Opposite Bank of New Zealand, Offices and Stores adjoining Bank of New Zealand, and being DIRECT IMPORTERS & PRODUCERS We can offer SPECIAL ADVANTAGES To Purchasers of Building and Fencing Materials, etc., American Galvanised STEEL BARBED WiRE, Very Cheap, STANDARDS, FENCING WIRE, STAPLES, And all requisites for Fencing purposes. At Specially Low Prices. Standards are Punched to any required uage by the Automatic Feed Gear Stan dard Puncher recently patented by ns. We land the iron direct from the manu, lecturers, and can therefore offer our cus tomers materials of first-class quality at a ow price. . . , price lists for all material please apply to — MoOALLUM & 00., TIMBER & IRON MERCHANTS, SASH & DOOR MANUFACTURERS f IMPORTERS, Of all descriptions of building. Material, general IRONMONGERY, PAINTS, OILS, AND COLOR Large and complete Stock of V.D.L. Hardwood PALINGS & POSTS Galvanised Corrugated Hoofing Iron PORTLAND CEMENT Fencing Wire, 6 to 9, annealed and oiled Helmet, Hylands and other brands Wire Nails, Galvanised Roofing Nails Wrought Nails, eta Sheet Lend, Sheet Zinc, Ridging, Spout ing, eta REGISTER GRATES, RANGES, And all kinds of BUILDERS’ IRONMONGERY AND BRASSWARE WHITE AND RED LEADS lIQUIB PAINTS AND COLORS RAW AND BOILED LINS'ED OILS Always on hand, large and complete stocks of Kauri, Red, White, and Black Pines, Architraves, Mould ings, Skirtings, Doors Joors and Sashes from our own Factory SPECIAL ARRANGEMENTS FOR WHOLESALE SUPPLIES OF TIMBER FROM OUR SOUTHLAND MILLS. OSTS, RAILS and STAKES Always in Stock. Sole Importers of the celebrated HEL MET BRAND Steel Oval Fencing Wire, MoOALLUM AND 00., Jjartou, Oamatu and Invercargill. Pnfh Mllln—Seaward Bosh and One-Tree Point, Southland. JOHN ORAWSHAW, Manager.



Matson, Oox Sc 00. jyj-ATSON X AND 00/8 LIST OP Properties FOR SALE. WAKANUI— -668 Acres good Land In grass; good improvements 286 Acres fair Land, Improved, 160 acre* in graaa, plenty o water 90 Aoraa first-class Land, goad garden, 2 miles from Ashburton 449 Acres first-class Land, some of the beat in the district. Good improve ments, plenty of water, nearly all in grass. Very heavy yields of grain. Terms as may be agreed ■pOB OHERTSEY— -715 Acres fair Land, improved in grass well fenced, plenty of water SO Acres splendid Land, all in grass, adjoining township 600 acre Farm, between Ohertaey and Dromore, well watered, good build ings, now in stubble, part R.S 27270 120 Acres good Land, all in grass, well fenced, plenty of water. DBOMOBB— -584 Acres good Land, fenced and laid down in English grass. Opposite J. T.Brown’s farm and between Woodlands and J. T. White’s and (atelv in the occupation of R. Kemp, being 8.5.27493.4. KYLE— -338} Acres good Land, all in grass, well fenced, plenty of water, good dwelling-house, stable, &c. 660 Acres, extra well fenced, 18 inches soil, four miles from Backside railway station. B.S. 32036 1108 Acres, unfenoad. R.S. 32066 and 32060, joining Tramway reserve ALFOBD FOREST -2424 Acres fair Land, 800 acres in grass, balance tussock, well fenced, plenty of water SO Acres bush Land, B.S. 31134 344 Acres splendid Land, all in grass, good house, orchard, well fenced MOUNT HUTT— -2120 Acres within 4 miles of Methven Railway Station MAYFItfiLD— -644 Acres, well fenced, good grass Land; easy terms 1000 Acres fair Land, unimproved, R.S 30748 and 30749 600 Acres fair Land, well fenced, R.S. 31919 1840 acres Lend thoroughly improved, good house, large; plantations, gar den, orchard and necessary out buildings.



DDNSANDEL— -1600 Acres good sheep Land, thoroughly improved, plenty of water 497 Acres tussock .Land, 2 miles from Bankside, B.S. 32161 1108 Acres fair Land, adjoining Tram way Reserve, R.S. 3205 and 32060 HINDS— -460 Acres in tussock, 5 miles from Rail way Station, plenty of water, B-S. 28829, 28867, 28868, 28828 *OO Acres, fenced, plenty of water, R.S. 27646, 27647. 27648, 27649 136 .Acres, in tussock, near A. Moore and Co., R.S. 30809 100 Acres, fenced and improved, B.S. 27796 WESTEKFIELD— -160 Acres fenced and all in English grass adjacent to Railway, R.S. 26009 SHEPHERD’S BUSH IDO Acres, good Land, 18 inches soil, be let or sold WINSLOW -337 Acres fair Land, some of it beet broken up, B.S. 27882, 27883 430 Acres, fair Land, some of it been broken up, R.S. 27884, 27886 RAKAIA SOOTH -58 Acres in tussock, good Land, R.S. 32114 RAKaIA NORTH -473 Acres in tussock, plenty of water, R.S. 30073, 32289, 322810, 322811, 32384, 32385,32156, 33238 SHERWOOD— -1300 Acres good Land, all in English grass, securely fenced, plenty of eater . MaRONAN— -4338 Acres in tussock, R.S. .27929, 27930 |i k MOUNT SOMERS— -• 600 Acres in tussock, R.S. 31469 DUNDAS— -1867 Acres good Land, plenty of watei, splendid improvements, plantation, etc, all in grass BARRHILL— -2808 Acres first-class agricultural Land, well fenced, all in grass ASHTON— -180 Acres good grazing Land, close to each, improved, would be let MITO HAM -4500 Acres first-class Land, late J. T. Broan’s, well fenced and watered, all in grass or crop, magnificent teed, good improvements. RANGITATA ISLAND -308 Acres first-class Land, improve ments very good, all crop or grass 180 Acres very fair Land, fenced, school house on property, all in grass



EALING— -1090 Acres fair Land, ring-fenced, sub divided, plenty of water 266 Acres fair Land, all in Engsh grass and turnips, well fenced and watered 398 Acres fair Land, part Improved, RS. 32666 and 32593 337 Acres in tussock, very good Land, adjoining station, R.S. 32936 Slatson, Cox & Co., WEST STREET, \9HBUBfON.



The Standard Company. gPEOI AL NOTICE. THE LIGHT-RUNNING STANDARD SEWING MACHINE. The STANDARD has more improvements than all the other Sewing Machines pat together I Has always been the best and is now the cheapest That It meets every require ment of a critical public is shown by its great popularity and in creasing sale throughout America Europe, Australia and JNew 7. land.



* > 'mE? WLI AGENT FOR ASHBURTON— W. C. Page, BAST STREET. TOW VITALITY DR CHURCHILL’S SYRUP OF



HITPOPHOSPHIIB OP LIMB it prescribed by the Paonlty for the oure of Consumption, Ohronic Cough and General Debility. It contain! two of the principal ingre dients necessary for building up the human frame, and which are considered deficient in the above complaints, viz., Phosphorus and Lime. It cannot be too highly recommended for delicate children. Dr Churchill’s compound Syrup of Hypophosphites is real brain food, and in oases of Muscular and Nervous Exhaus tion has acquired a world-wide reputation. Bach bottle bears Dr Churchill’s signa ture. Price, 4fr. Prepared only by SWANN, CHEMIST, 13, Hue Castigllone, Paris. 7 225 Oriza Perfumery. 207, Bne St. Honortf, Paris, yj G HAND’S SPECIAL FBODDCTS Savon-Oriza (Oriza Soap)—From the for mula of Dr O. Beveil. The best soap for rendering the skin white and soft. Sweatly and refreshingly scented (rose, green and white). Savon-Oriza-Yelonte, exquisitely per fumed fcr the toilet and baths Savon-Oriza Oriza Soap)—No. 2, extra fine, in boxes, 6 cakes, 12 exquisite perfumes, No. 1 Orlza-Savon-lnoorore, superior quality, rose tea, whits heliotrope and white violet Oriza-Tonioa (extract of plants) to cleanse the hair—now mown hay, mossrose, violet, etc. Oriza-Powdor—Flowers of Carolina rice ; for soften'ng and refreshing the skin ; in excellent boxes, with powder puff Oriza-Yelonte—Flowers of rice powder, adhering to the skin, with the per fume of new moon hay Orlza-Flowers (white and amhered) —An excellent toilet water, tonic to the skin, sweetly and delicately per fumed Aqua-Orika—Now toilet water, refreshing the skin Oriza-Hay—A toilet water with the per fume of new moon hay Oriza-Acid aline —Toilet vinegar, aromatic and disinfectant, specially adapted for ladles’ toilets. Oriza-Sootoh-Lavender —Sprigs of Sco oh lavender flowers ; a rich toilet water Bau-de-Oologne- Oriza—The high-life toi let water Oriza-Water —Concentrated and distilled. Extract of superior Ban de Cologne Gonttes-Oriza-Dentifrice An exillr for preserving the teeth and gums in good health and preventing decay Oriza-Dentaire, in paste or powder, for whitening the teeth without affecting the enamel Ess Oriza et Oriza-Lys Perfumes for scenting linen and the handkerchief without staining Oriza-Oil—Variously perfumed ; for ren dering the hair soft and brilliant, and preventing it from falling off Oriza-Laoto (Oriza Milk)—An emulsive , lotion refreshing tonic to the skin, i removing red spots and preventing wrinkles on the face Creme Oriza (of Ninon de Lenolos}— For producing a beautiful white complex icn with the clearness and velvety softness ot youth , Orizaline-Coloraute (the best hair dye)— t For instantaneously dyeing the hair s to any shade, and with no danger to j health. In boxes, each with brush, s comb, prospectus, and bottle; or in boxes, the bottle only without acces sories i Bss Oriza-Inoolore Ylolette of the Osar, 3 a most exquisite perfume; quite a 3 nosegay of violets , Bss Oriza Suave white heliotrope—Bou quet of the flower. J W*



Business Notice. JJTVERPOOL, ENGLAND Jan. 1885. JUST PUBLISHED. STEWART DAWSON AND DO/S NEW ILLUSTRATED WATCH PAMPHLET. 60 Pages Cr. 410 I aoo Illustrations 1 The most important, the most interesting, and the best Illustrated Book ever issued in England on the ENGLISH LEVER. STEWART DAWSON AND CO., f Liverpool, have much pleasure in placing fore their thousands of Colonial Customers and the Colonial Public generally, their new Watch Pamphlet, feeling confident that a perusal of it will highly interest every intend ing watch buyer. In die same you will find STEWART DAWSON & CO.’S System of Business versus Trade Opposition, Jealousy, Vindictive Mendacity, and imitation, shown up in their true sense. STEWART DAWSON 8- CO. need hardly remind the public that it is the prero gative of those who are hurt to cry out, and S. D. & Co. are neither surprised or disturbed at the medley oi discordant cries tW Uw-ir system oi business has evoked among watch dealers on all sides. These are only the evi dences of the reforms that STEWART DAWSON & CO. have effected since they inaugurated their system of selling their cele brated watches direct from their Manufactory to the public at half Colonial prices.



STEWART DAWSON & CO.’S NEW ILLUSTRATED WATCH PAMPHLET Also contains a brief history ol the English Lever, its invention and development into the unrivalled watch as manufactured by them, together with a concise outline of S. D. & Co.’s Factory Organisation and Methods of Production. It also contains hundreds o Australian and New Zealand Testimonials from every part of the Colonies, together with Colonial and British Press Notices, and many pages of the most wonderful and interesting British Testmonials ever testified in fhvorof any article or commodity. REWARD Offered te anyone who can point out n any of our pamphlets a testimonial that is not genu ine, or one that has been solicited. DON T FAIL TO READ IN OUR NEW ILLUSTRAEED WATCH PAMPHLET How it is done, and how we have distanced all 1 competition, and left our rivals bewildered at the rapidity of our progress, and utterly as tounded at the merits and value of our watches and, still more, indignantly astounded at the miraculous prices at which we sell them. You will also find full particulars at ’ illustrations of all our celebrated watches, and many hours’ reading, of highly entertaining nformation ; together with a MOST INTERESTING EbSAY by a Customer, on the Value and Quality of STEWART DAWSON & CO.'S High Class English Watches, and the System of Business originated and carried out by throughout England, Ireland, S the Australian Coionies NOTICE! NOTICE! 1 Every intending watch buyer should write at once for a copy of our Magnificent New Watch Pamphlet, in order to secure the same, and be in time, as only a limited number of this edi tion has been sent, and these, it is expected, will soon be all sent out. The published price of the book is is per copy, but to intending customers we will send it gratis for 4d in stamps, the cost of its postage only. See Illustrations and full particula the Mechanism of all the following Unrivalled Watches:— STEWART DAWSON & CO. S Six Guinea English Levers, in open-face Cry stal Front, sold direct for L 3 10s, most won derful value. STEWART DAWSON & CO.’S Renowned L 7 10s English Hunting Levers sold direct for L 3 15s. 50,000 of these in wear in the Colonies, with satisfaction unequalled. STEWART DAWSON & CO.’S Highest quality Eight Guinea English Hunt ing Levers, with three pairs extra jewels, and real chronometer balance. Price, L 4 ijs, never approached STEWART DAWSON & CO.’S Magnificent Keyless English Levers. For full particulars, with directions for winding and setting hands, see new pamphlets, STEWART DAWSON & CO.’S Superb English Silver Chronograph Levers. Crystal front, L 5 15s; Hunter, L 6 15s; the handsomest watch ever made. Just half Colo nial prices.



SEE OUR NEW MODEL WATCH, The official English Keyless Railway Lever, as supplied to the leading English and Indian Government State railways, Price, L 6 I os, never equalled at any price. Every railway employee! n New Zealand should see particu -5 lars ot this watch in our new pamphlet. STEWART DAWSON & CO.’S ' Ladies and Gents Sterling Silver Defiance > Whtches, open face, Li 7s fid; hunter, Li 15s; perfect timekeepers. Mot half Colonial 1 prices. STEWART DAWSON & CO.’S Ladies’ English Levers, open face, L 3 10s Hunters, L 3 15s; por : i/ely worth Lj Js. t TEWABT DAWSON & CO.’S > Ladies’ highest quality English Gold Levers, all 18 carat cases, L 8 10s; Hunters, Ln 10s; worth Ll2 ios and Ll 7 10s. 1 STEWART DAWSON & CO.’S Gentlemen’s English Gold Levers, open 1 and hunters, all lully illustrated in their new watch pamphlet, Ll2 10s, Ll 5 los and LlB ios, worth from Ll 7 10s to *L3O ; comparison invited. | STEWART DAWSON & CO.’S . Magnificent English Gold Paragon Chrono graph Levers, see pamphlet. too Watch lustrations to select om, ALBERTS—New designs, gold and stori ng silver, ladies’ and gents’, all illustrated and at one-half Colonial prices; sterling silver; Government Hall marked alberts, 9s fid, 13s fid and Ijs fid, worth 21s. See also our new speciality in Gentlemen’s Sterling Silver Double Alberts—" The Hartington ” and “ The Salisbury ” —LI js each; worth La 2s. The handsomest albert ever made, Thse are new registered designs, and wear from pocket to pocket, wit v drop piece in centre. INSTRUCTIONS FOX ORDERING WATCHES. Ashburton Guardian. Cut this Square out, and forward it with P.O. Order, payable to S.D. and Co., Dunedin, with 2s fid added to pay post and registration, or send cash in registered letter; and we guarantee to forward watch on a week's free trial, and conditions as stated in pamphlet, by first post. (Signed) Stewart Dawson & Co. Note—All Letters and Orders to be addressed STEWART DAWSON & CO. 34, PRINCES STREET, DUNEDIN. Write at once for a copy of our Splendid New Illustrated Watch Pamphlet, and read what your neighbors say of our watches, and also learn what can be done by organisation, enterprise, capital, perseverance and honorable i straightrorward dealings. |We will (forward you a copy per return post free, for 4d in stamps, the cost of postage only. | Other Colonial Branches * 195, Queen Street ... Auckland , 390, George Street Sydney ■ 3 Collins Street _ West Melbourne • MANUFACTORY* UV«MPSQb ENGLAND



Medical. An old established and POPULAR MEDICINE. Baxter’s Long Preserver has been es tablished over a quarter of a century, and patronised by all ranks of society, and enjoys a success unparalleled. Consumption, Coughs, Colds, Bronchitis, Asthma, Whooping Cough, Sore Throat, and all affections of the Chest and Throat, EFFCTUALLY RELIEVED & CURED BA X T Y B R’ S Lung Preserver. TESTIMONIALS; From Ret. Charles Penny— Reefton (Late of Christchurch), March 17, 1884. I am happy to sayjjyour Pulmonic Elixir afforded my wife and children almost im mediate relief in coughs and colds, and many to whom I have had the pleasure of recommending your specific have spoken of it as invaluable. In one case when every remedy tried was powerless to give relief (the cough was so distressing) the first dose of your Elixir proved most effective. In another case (sore throat) a cure was soon brought about that the patient resolved In the future to take no thing else. Other oases could be cited, but these will be sufficient to show that your Pul monic Elixir is a remedy of no mean order. From O. F. S alter. Esq., Barrister and Solicitor— Inglis’ Buildings, Christchurch. March SO, 1884. I have used your Pulmonic Elixir in my family for some years past, and have found it very efficacious in chest and throat complaints. From Williak Reed, Esq.,' Shipping and Customs Agent— Lyttelton, Nov. 28. 1883. I have used your Lung Preserver in my family for the last fourteen years, there fore have the greatest pleasure in bearing testimony to its efficacy in the treatment of coughs, colds, bronchitis, oreup whoop ing cough, eta I have recommended it to my Mends, who have also proved it a very palatable and speedy cure for chest and throat complaints. I have uniformly found a single dose of (< Lung Preserver, check a severe paroxysm of coughing. I shall on all occasions have great pleasure in recommending it to sufferers, as I con sider it a boon to mankind.



From Isaac Auto Esq., Commission Agent— Hereford street, Christchurch, December 6, 1883. After seven years’ experience 1 have great pleasure In testifying to the efficacy of your “ Lung Preserver,” haying proved it in my family to be a specific for coughs, colds, etc., a few doses invariably subdu ing the nasty harassing cough, while re lieving the throat and chest, it does not, like other nostrums, disorder the digestive organs by inducing nausea, constipation, headaches, loss of appetite, etc. I can heartily recommend it as the beat, cheapest and most palatable mixture known for coughs, colds, bronchitis, whooping cough, etc. So highly do we esteem it that we always keep a supply on hand. From W. B. Soon, Esq., Builder, eta, Peterborough reet, Christchurch, December 4, 1883. Some years ago I was recommended to try a bottle of your “ Pulmonic EHrlv and Lung Preserver," for tightness In the chest I did so, and from that time 1 have never been without it in the house. 1 have found it to answer In every respect for coughs, colds, and sore throat, and would strongly advise those that are suf. faring from such complaints to try it To be had of all Chemists and Store* keepers, in bottles, Is lid, 2s 9d, 4s 6d and Ha each. Wholesale Agents—J. Baxter, Chemist, 21, Victoria street, Christchurch; Messrs P. Hayman and Oe., Sainsbnry, EUisdon and Co, and Kempthorne, Prosser and Co., and may also be obtained of mer chants throughout New Zealand. are requested to ask for Baxter’s Lung Preserver. Be cautious against being put off with some other medicine, which dealers may recommend, solely on the ground of having mote pro fit. DR. ROOEE’S MEDICINES. DR ROGER'S ORIENTAL PILLS. DR. ROOEB’S SOLAR ELIXIR. j These well-known Family Medicines have had a continually increasing sale throughout the United Kingdom and the British Colonies, since their introduction in 1836, and are especially noted for their Strengthening and Restorative proper ties. Hence the invariable success in the Relief and Cure of Indigestion, Liver Complaints, Asthma, Bronchitis, Pul monary, Consumption,. Rheumatism, Gout, Scrofula, General Debility, and all Diseases of the Nervous System, whether arising from a sedentary mode of life, un healthy occupation, unsalubrious climate, or other cause whatever. DR. ROOEB’S ORIENTAL PILLS Are sold in boxes at Is l£d and 4s 6d each DR. ROOEE’S SOLAR ELIXIR Is sold in bottiea at 4s 6d and lie each DR. ROGER'S MEDICINES may be obtained of all Chemists and Patent Medicine Vendors t and of my Agent J; BAXTER, OhBUIST, 0 HRISTCHUSOH. DR. ROOEE’S MEDICINES may be obtained of all Chemists and Patent Medicine Vendors; and of my Agent J, BAXTER, ‘ Chemist, Chbmtqhpboh, DR. ROOEE’S ANTI-LANCET. DR. ROOEB’S ANTI-LANCET. Every Household should possess a Copy. All who wish to Preserve Health and thus to prolong life should read Dr. Rooke’s “ Anti-Lancet,” or “ Handy Guide to Domestic Medicine," which con- - tains 172 pages, and is replete with anec dotes, sketches, biographical matte r, traits of eminent men, etc.



DB. BOOSE’S ANTI-LANCET may be obtained Gratis of J. Baxter, Chemist, Chris toharoh; or, post free, from Dr. Hooks, Scarborough, England. DR. BOOSE'S ANTI-LANCET. CoiT corning this book, the late eminent author Sheridan Snowies, observed:—“lt will be an Incalculable boon to every person who read and think. CROSBY’S BALSAMIC COUGH BT.rX’TR Is specially recommended by several eminent Physicians, and by Dr. Booke, Scarborough, author of the “ Anti Lan cet.” It has been used with the most signal success for Asthma, Bronchitis, Consump tion, Coughs, Influenza, Consumptive Sight Sweats, Spitting of Blood, Short | ness of Breath, and all Affections the Throat and Chest, Sold in bottles, at Is 9d, 4s 6d and 11s each, by J. Bazn» Chemist, Victoria street, Christchurch, and wholesale by James M. Qeosbt, Chemist, Scarborough. JHft'invalids should read Crosby’s Pr.se Treatise on (> Disease of the Lungs and air-vessels," a copy of which can be had Gratia of all Chemists, MB (JOHN BAX ZIR, A****?



Medic*!. IVf* *- «• THOMAS. Bmgee Dentist, will VISIT Ashbarto® no; month, and may bo consulted at Q»m Hotel tna PUBLIC NOTICE. • T BEGf to Inform my friends and ena tomera that I hare disposed of the business as Chemist and Druggist, which I have carried on In this town for tho past twelve years. In retiring therefrom , 1 thank most sincerely my largo circle' friends for their kind and consistent patronage extended to sue for so long a time. My successor (Mr A- Kamniteer) will, I trust, meet with the same favorable support. ~. , ~J- M. CAMBRIDGE. Ashburton, May 1886. In reference to the above A. in succeeding to the business, hopes to be favored with a continuance of the patron* age so long enjoyed by Mr Cambridge A. Kamoitaer, B.G.A. and M.G.A.U. has had large experience in some of the largest Apothecaries on the Continent o Europe, and has made complete arrange ments for a regular supply of drugs chemicals, medicines, etc., from the prin oipal ondo and Continental houses Everything will be guaranteed to be e the finest quality obtainable, and by direo importation in large quantities, he will be in a position to sell at most moderate prices. 5 Mr Cambridge will, for the presen attend to customers as heretofore. GRATEFUL—COMFORTING. B P PS’S 000 OA. BREAKFAST. BY a thorough knowledge of the nal_ laws which govern the operations digestion and nutrition, and bya caret application of the fine propertfos of wi selected cocoa, Mr. Epps has proyid our breakfast tables with a deUwte flavoured beverage which may save ; many heavy doctor’s bills. It la by i] ud dons use of such articles of diet th a constitution may be .gradually built 1 until strong enough ti> resist every te dtooy to disease. Hundreds of subi maladies \re floating around ns ready attack wherever there is r weakpoii Ve may escape many a fatal shaft 1 keeping ourselves well fortified with pa food and a properly nourished frame. Anartide in the Civil Service OrnetteT Made simply with boiling water or mil thM*—^^ lbpaeketl * Grocers, label! JAMBS EPPS AND CO. _ „ HOIfOOPATHIO OHUOSIS.'* LONDON, ENGLAND. Keating’s Powder. Keating’s Powder. 1 Keating’s Powder, i Keating’s Powder. Kills Buga, Fleas, Moths; Beetles. Vdte harmless" ANIMAL LIFE, but is unrivalled in mg fleas, bugs, cockroaches, beetles, r . s P««'=* olWct. Spc this mralnable for destrb, d ««s. « also ladies for their



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