MOUNT SOMERS TRAMWAY.

As will be seen m the report appearing m another column ot the special meet ing of the County Council held yester day, a difficulty has arisen m connection with the proposal of the ratepayers of the Mount Somers district to avail themselves, through the County Coun cil, of the provisions of the Government Loans to Local Bodies Act of last session, to secure a loan of £3000 for the purpose of constructing a tramway to open up the coal deposits and stone quarries at Mount Somers. Under the provisions of section 21 of the Local Eodies Loans Act the signatures of a sufficient number of rate payers m favor of the loan were obtained, the approval of the County Council was asked and given, and the loan was on the point of being granted when the law officers of the Crown raised a difficulty, those legal luminaries con tending that the terms of section 21 do not apply to portions of a district, the word district as employed m the sec tion referred to being construed to mean m this case the County of Ash burton, of which, of course, the Mount Somers district is only a portion. Let us here give the terms of the section (21) under discussion. This reads :— " Where the ratepayers of any district do not exceed one hundred m number, the local body may raise and levy a special rate under this Act without giving any notice or taking any poll, as hereinafter provided, if the consent of at least three-fourth 6of such rate pay t»s, the rateable values of whose properties as appearing on the valua tion roll of such district, are collectively greater than such rateable values of those ratepayers who do not so consent to the levying of such special rate,, be testified by their signatures m writing m such manner as the Governor m Council shall direct." Now, the ratepayers of the Mount Somers district are less than one hundred m number, and a three fourths majority holding properties of a greater total value than those of non aignatories, signed a memorial m due form, and hence if the word " district" ■could be held to apply to that portion of the county, then the section was obviously fully complied with. But on turning to the interpretation clause of the Act (section 2) it is at once seen that the word district means oaly a borough, county, road district, town district, drainage district, or river district, and it is held by the law officers that m this case it means the county, and the county only. Hence, of course, it is contended that section 21 does not apply. We should be inclined to argue the point that the fact that a " road district" is included under the term " district" m the inter pretation clause, as well as the word county, shows that the Legislature in tended clause 2 1 to apply to a road district, although forming part ©f a county, but it seems to us that it is not necessary to do so, specific provision having been made m another clause, seiting out that the same steps can be taken as regards part of a district as with regard to an undivided district. This will be found m sections 1 1 and 12, which are as follows :--"( 11) Where any public work or under taking is constructed or undertaken for the benefit of a part of a district (whether called by any distinctive name or not), and the votes to be taken as hereinafter provided authorise the levying of a special nte for all or any of such purposes within such part of a district, then the annual or other charges shall be paid out of the revenues received or derived from such work, and so much of the special rate so authorised to be levied as may be necessary for that purpose. (12) All the provisions of tins Act applicable to the raising of a loan m a district, and the security to be given m respect thereof by a speciat rate, and generally all other provisions of this Act, shall t " mutatis mutandis, apply m respect of such part of a district" This, it seems to us, conclusively settles the question, such a case as that of the Mount Somers application having thus, we hold, been specifically provided for by the Legis lature, and that m the plainest terms. Surely the Crown law advisers have only looked at section 21, and not at sections 11 and 12, or they could not have tendered the advice which they have gtven v To the ordinary lay mind the terms "of the Act are as clear as daylight.

NOTES.

We should think that it would require something exceedingly tempting, m the way of annual premiums, to induce an insurance company to grant a policy upon the life of the Czar, for a more precarious tenure of existence than that which he holds it is impossible to imagine. It would be something quite out of the common indeed for a Romanoff to come to his end by natural means, and die peacefully m his bed, Czar after Czar having come to his end by the hand of the assassin, varied occasionally ..by poison. The present occupier of the throne of Holy Russia has already had several narrow escapes, and doubtless remem bering the proverb that the pitchei that goes often to the well gets broken at last, has become wholly unnerved by the perpetual dread of violence m which ihis lives. His life is, indeed, made a burden to him by this constant anxiety, and it is perhaps scarcely wonderful to read that on being informed of the recent attempt to dynamite him he burst into tears. Probably there is no | more miserable man m Europe than His Imperial Majesty the Emperor of all the Russias, who has realised to the lull the truth of the proverb that " uneasy lies the head that wears a crown." It is impossible not to be sorry for him, for there is reason to believe that he means well, and is not even personally disliked by the very men who seek to compass his death, but he is the victim, as he is tht embodiment, of a vicious system of despotism which grinds the people under its iron heel, and which choker out the very breath of liberty. All society is under a complete system ol police espionage, and the brutality of authority is met by secret organisations, and by plotting even m high places, to overthrow so detestable a state of things. Sooner or later there will be a tremendous outburst, and Russia will be born into liberty amid the throes of a bloody revolution.

The dangerous condition of affairs viibin that vast empire, however,

doubtless, largely explains the anxiety of her rulers to distract the attention of the people from the pusuit of reform, through the gate of revolution, by keep ing up the excitement of foreign wars and annexations, and hence, perhaps, to some extent the fact that Russia is so constant a menace to the peace of the world. The cry of '• wolf" as regards her intentions towards England, or rather as towards England's depen dencies and possessions, has been so often raised that by many people it is disbelieved m, but the |most incre dulous Didymus among them must be constrained to admit that there is something m it m view of the recent remarkable despatch from the English Imperial authorities to the Colonial Governments which was pullished for the first time a day or two ago: There we are told that when some year or more ago danger was apprehended the Imperial Government were fully aware* that the anticipation wes well founded, and knew that Russia intended to strike a blow at England through her Australasian Colonies. A man-of-war was quietly despatched to Wakapuaka to guard the cable communication, and the thing was done so quietly that none of the colonies knew a word about it at the time. We are now plainly told* that if trouble eventuate Russia will strike first and declare war afterwards, and that her first blow will be delivered m these seas. No doubt the same alertness will be displayed by the Navy Department as is now known to have been displayed some time ago, and it is pleasing to find that if the Lion sleeps it is with one eye open wide enough to see what is going on and with his paw ready to strike when need arises. At the same time it is clear that the time may arrive at any moment when his cubs will be called upon to test their teeth and talons, and m view of the signs of the times we have evidently not taken up the question of the defence of our ports a day too soon.

We observe that Mr Samuel Vaile, the Auckland Railway Reformer, is again on the warpath, or, dropping the military simile, on the stump, having addressed a large meeting ot settlers m the Waikato district at Hamilton a few evenings ago. Referring to the objection made to his proposals that he was not prepared to deal with the goods traffic, he said that that was all a mistake, and that "he was quite pre pared to show that the goods traffic could be lowered by one-half without loss to the Government. The present system stood condemned all over the world. He believed the towns suffered quite as much, if not more, than the country districts did from the unfair burdens placed upon country residents m respect to the railways. On the Hurunui Bluff line alone the settlers beyond ten miles from the towns con tributed three-fourths of the revenue of that railway/ while m America great concessions were made for long distance traffic. As an instance of the wide difference between the American freight charges and those of New Zealand he instanced that on the American lines they charged 75 cents freight for a ton of butter 140 miles to New Yo»k, but carried the same ton from a distance of 1000 miles for less than half, or only 30 cents, giving the long distance settlers the advantage. There is, we think, ample room for reform m connection with our railway management, and even if he be not sound m all his schemes, Mr Vaile will do good if he succeed m arousing a general determiaation on the part of the public that very large reform must and shall be effected.

A SHIPOWNER SENT TO PENAL SERVITUDE.

At the Court of Justiciary, Edinburgh, a young man named Malcolm Brown was charged with having euok the ahlp St. Athena, of Inverness, In order to de fraud the insurers. The Indictment ■rated that the ecouaed wan owner, or joint owner, of the sohooner, and in terested Id her on behalf of his falhsr, Archibald Brown, Balaphuil, Tirco, md that insurances, (mounting m all to £750, were effeoted upon her ; that on a voyage from Plymouth to )<uncorn, cv the -\jrßey, he wilfully bored several holes la the bottom or tides of the ship, and having plugged the holes with plugs until the schooner reaohrd Dear Longship Lighthouse, he then withdrew the pluyu, whereby the sohooner leaked and rapidly filed with water, and toon thereafter the schooner sank, and was deotroyed. The prisoner pleaded not guilty, end a jury was en panelled to try the case. Jnmeß Walker, master of the ship Bt. Athens, was the first witness examined. Be de poied that when tb.e ship was filling with water they could only work one pump, aa the handle of the second pump oould not be found. He went down the cabin, and lifted the hatchway, and found chips of wood. When he opoke to Brown about the chips, he replied that he did not know anything about them. Witneis em»'ked that it looked very "fishy," | and the ohips appeared to be freeh. When he found the chips he had suspicion that an auger had been put through some part of the ahip. No one gave an ex plnnation how the accident happened. He was told afterwards that the second pump-bandla haa been found under the cabin floor. They loaded china clay at Plymouth. He found the prisoner's mat treaa m the hatchway. The crew ail tefi ;n a boat, and the schooner sank. John Lamont, a seaman, said he waa with the nchooner when it went down. He saw -mall pieces of wood m the hatchway. They look like chips out by a hatc'iet. In Mill Bay the schooner suffered so mo n-.mping, but he did not tbiuk it would do her any harm. Mr J*mes McDougall, master mariner, said that he jointd the *t Athens. Brown said that the dohoouer belonged to himself, but that it was m his father's name to save her from the oreditors. .tie (prisoner) said that ohe Baltic would be a fine plaoe to do ;w a} with her. He several times afterwards «poke about doing *way with the dohooner, and offered witneas first £25, second £40 and a gold watch, and third £100. fie refused to do it. The jury returned a verdict of guilty, and the adorned was sentenced to five years' penal Mtvltade.

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Kamnitaer, R.G.A, and MiG.&U^ haa had large experlenee to some of foe largest Apothecaries on the Jonjklneni o Europe, and has made oomplefce/ ; «rnwge ments for n regular supply of cUfngt ohemloals, medioines, etc., from the prln oipal ondo and Continental houses Everything will be guaranteed to be o the finest quality obtainable, and by dlreo importation m large quantities, he will be m a position to sell at moat moderate prioos. / f r - Mr Oxbridge will,, for the present attend to onstomers as heretofore. RIESSELI OH AND CD WEAVERS' HALL, ™ EXCHANGE, LONDON; G ME^HAN^ 18^ Established 1855<| Ship to order any description ot British and Continental Goods upon 2} per oent. commission, seleoted by buyers with Colonial experlenee, and attend to the - prompt realisation of Prodaoe- at highest prices upou 1 per cent, oommlss Oxdaw to be aceompaniedrby ..Letters of Credit or part remittance m Bank Drafts or Produce. Open Policies of Insurance for floating cargoes to cover sea riski. 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Sole pro prietora, The Lincoln and Midland Conn tfeaDrugOo., Lino sale by • the wh ..'"...""• TH« BAD AND WORTHLISSI are never imitated or counterfeited^ This !• c pecially true of a family medicine, -and it positive proof that the remedy imitated* i the highest value. As soon as it ha be tested and prove by the whole world that H Hute was th purest, best, and most valuab medic ne on earth, many imitation pan began to steal the notices m phpre and the people of the country ressed the merits of H. 8., and io way trying to induce suffering invalid* their stuff instead, expecting to make money ou the credit and good name of H. B Many others started nostrums put up m simi- lar style to H. 8., with variously devised names m which the word " Hoj or "Hops *{ were used m a way to induce pj $ to believe hey were the same as Hop Bit' AH such pretended remedies or cures, no matter what their style or name is, and especially those wirti the word " Hop" or '* Hops " m their ntnie or m any way connected with them o? their name, are imitations or counterfeits Beware of them. Touch none of them. Us nothing but genuine American Hop Bitters with a bunch or cluster of green Hops on th white label, and Dr Soule's name blown m tie) gloss.^ Trust nothing else. Druggists and chemists are warned against dealingin imita tions * counterfeit*. STEEDMAN'S SOOTHING^ POWDER b , c: g £ FOB ffJUSJ CHILDREN CUTTING TEBTH/S CAUTION TO PURCHASBRS.I3W The value of this weU-known Family MetS cine has been argely tested m aU parts of tke ™^» ™d by all grades of society, for upward of FIFTY YEARS. Its well-earned, exten. sive sale has induced SPURIOUS IMITA* TIONS, some of which m OUTWARD APPEARANCE so closely resemble the on » ginal as to have deceived <aany purchasers The proprietor therefok" Csels it due to the public to give a tpecial nation against the use of SUCH IMITATIONS. Purchasers are therefore requested to care* fully observe the four following distinctly characteristics, without which none are genuine: — • ist.— ln every case the words. JOHN STEEDMAN, CHEMIST, WALWORTH SURREY, are engraved on the Government Stamp affixed to each packet and.— Each Single Powder nas direction! for the dose, and the words, John Stxbdman Chemist, Walworth, Surrey, printed thereon. 3rd. — The name, Steedman, is always spelt with two EE's. 4th.— The manufacture is carried on toldf at Walworth, Surrey. .' ; Sold m Packets by all Chemists and Mcdl cine Vendors.  Kempthorne, Prosskr and Co



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If the Liver is affeoted its func- tions are restored, and if the Nervous System is enfeebled, it Is invigorated and sustained. TRANSLATION. Aykab, Provißce of Barman, 8.1. Honored and Learned Physician— The unworthy one who dares to address you and oome before you humbly In the dust, begs for his people (oaate) that you would deign to look upon their ignoble miseries and oure them with yopr Life-giving grains (Pills). Illustrious one your most potent medioine is life to them and their ohildren, and all the Drug Bazaars are empty and your Soul is not m them. This humble petltlonei, although he is lowly and not worthy to bo m your high presence prays that yon will graoiously permit your Life gr- 'ua (Pills) to oome to Aykab. To the mo* learned and wise Physician Haylook (Haydook) of high name. Native to the States of Amerioa, united m North Amerioa Country. Servlely signing for himself and twenty- three others, the Petititioner places his sign, THAU FaNAIBUBHBANOIBI. 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ROOKE'S ANTI-LANOET. DR. ROOKE'S ANTI-LANCET. Every Household should possess a Copy. All who wish to Preserve • Health and thus to prolong life should read Dr. Rooke'a " Antl-Lanoet," or "±»aa Guide to Domestic. Medicine," which tains 172 pages, and is replete with anec- dotes, sketches, Mographioal matte r, traits of eminent men, etc. DR. ROOKE'S ANTI-LANOET may be obtained Gratis of J. Baztbb, Chemist, Ohrlstohuroh ; or, post free, from Dr. Rooks, Scarborough, England. DR. ROOKE'S ANTI-LANOET. Con- corning this book, the late omlnent author Sheridan Knowles, observed:— "lt will be an incalculable boon to every person who read and think. CROSBY'S BALSAM OOUGH ELIXIR I* speolally reoommended by several eminent Physicians, and by Dr. Rooke, Scarborough, author of the " Anti Lan- cet." It has been used with the most signal success for Asthma, Bronchitis, Consump- tion, Coughs, Influenm, Consumptive Night Sweats, Spitting of Blood, Short- ness of Breath, and all Affeotlons tho Throat atd Chest. Sold m bottles, at la 9d, 4s 6d and lla each, by J. Baxub Chemist, Victoria street, Chrlstohurcb, and wholesale by Jambs M. Obosby, Chemist, Scarborough. should read Oroiby'i Priro Treatise on " DUean of the Lungi and an-voueli," a copy of whloh e»n be hid Giatli of a)l Ohembtr: MB. JOHN BA*XIIV Aim/l . I



T OW VITALITY DR OHUROHILL'B SYRUP HYPOPHOSPHIIE OF LIMI I« prescribed by the Faoulty for the ouri of Consumption, Chronic Oough and General Debility. »' It contains two of the prinoipal Ingre dlents necessary for bnllding np th< human frame, and which are oonsiderec deficient m the above complaints, viz. Phosphorus and Lime. It cannot be tot highly recommended for delloate ohlldren Dr Churchill's compound Syrup o: Hypophosphites Is real brain food, and ir oasea of Musoular and Nervous Eihaua tlon has acquired a world-wide reputation Eaoh bottle bears Dr Churchill's signa ture. Price, it r. Prepared only by SWANN, CHEMIST, 12, Rue Oastigllone, Paris. 1 2&t / Private Dispensary, Palmerston Buildings. Foot of Queen-street, Auckland. EsUblished for the Scien- tific and Speedy, Cnre of Chronic, Nervous and Specbl Diseases. Dr. Speer is a Regular Graduated Physician, educated at Harvard College. U. S. He has devoted a lifetime to, and is acknowledged to be th» most expert Physician m his specialty m the United States. Young Men and Middle-aged Men, whe suffer fctm Nervous and Physical Debility, Lou ol Kncrgy and Memory, Eruptions on the Face, Mental Depression, Kidney and Bladder Troubles, Neuralgia, Rheumatism, Scrofula, Salt Rheum, Paralysis, Fits. Spinal Disease, St. Vitus' Dance, Liver Complaint Asthma, Catarrh, Heart Disease, Gravel, Piles, &c andare tired of taking mineral drugs, will do well to come and try the Doctor's method of cure, as it wiD, if properly applied, relieve them of their sufferings and restore them to health. The Doctor uses no mineral preparations; his treatment consist* wholly m the use of vegetable remedies. Many are they who have Un- platted m their systems, by improper use of calomel, seeds which produce an annual crop of disease. To such he would say, come and be healed. It matters not what your troubles may be, come and let the Doctor uanune your case. If it it turabU, hi mM he will not undertake a case unless he U confident of effecting a euro. It will cost you nothing for consul- tation, so please call and satisfy yourselves that the Doc- tor understands your case. Dr. S. cures Humours and I***"*? •rthoßload, aad Ladies who are afflicted by any of the following complaints :— Cold extremities, weak stomachs, lame and weak backs, nervous and sick .headaches, constipaUon and indigestion, pain m the Sl^sadback,leachorrea,etc.,et€. I wish it distinctly understood that I do not claim to perform impossibilities, •rtohave miraculous power. All applying to me will receive my honest opiaion of their complaints. No experimenting. I will guarantee a positive cure la «iry*asel«aderUke, or forfeit /joo. ConsulUtlon b Offlos or by Letter, Fsuw. Charges Moderate. Kyassination and advice, £t. Call or address i Dr. H. t Spaer, Paimerstoa Bandings. Auckland, N.X, Mlos Hours x »tosa. stO4, ttot p.m.; Sundays, Mto i*. KB. An Medkines necessary for a cecapteto W^eu^ HitBMBM oWarvatW «• smss|l ef FOR the Blood is the Lifo.—Olarke's world-famed blood mixture is warranted to cleanse the blood from ail Impurities from whatever oauses arising For scrofula, scurvy, nkin and blood dis- eases, and aorus of all kinds. Its effeota are marvellous Thousands of testi- monials. Sold In bottles 4s 6d and 11s eaoh by chemists and patent mediolne vendors everywhere. Sole proprietors, The Linooln and Midltnd Counties Drug Co., Linooln, England. 1 16 THOMAS CHAMBERS, I'bizb Medallist, PRACTICAL BOOTMAKER, HTOWW HALL, ASHBDBTON, AH great pleasure m informing his old friends and the general publio of the district that ho has RETURNED to ASHBURTON, and all work entrusted U him at abovo address will be executed m his well-known style, and satisfaction guaranteed. BBSPOKB WObIFa BPEOIALTY. Bepiin neatly and promptly executed. 9901



LOR BOWJNG with Turnips to s*oute JO a Good Crop, nothing succeeds like MAYO'S BONE MANURE. Prloe— LV, L6,L6. ' Agent In town— H. sSixDiß. A Liberal Dlsoonnt for Cash. F. T. MAYO, •ad Manure Factoty, 566 rhburtotv TOWLK'B pennyroyal and sUel pills fox females quickly correct all Irregulari- ties and relieve the distress, ng symptoms so prevalent with the sex. Boxes li ljd and j 2a 9d, of all ehemtat*. Prepared only by E.T. Towle, chemist, Nottingham, Eng- land. Wholesale of all the . wholesale houses.— Beware of Imitations. 1 12 PRINTING OF ALL KIND 3 IHOLUDING- BOIheads Cironlati Memorandum Formt] Agreement* Lltni Qpndltionso Sal« Oataloguer Potters, As., And evary dtsoriptlon oi LE&aJj AND COMMERCIAL LETTER-PREHS exeoutal at JJie ihottest notice and h* the ILATEST DESIGNS ap^OUL •nd most favorable term* offered to WHOLES ALB ORDERSfI ASHBURTON GUARDIAN OFFICE,



A ÜBTRALIAN MERCANTILE JA. UN JON INfJURANOK COMPANY. THE OHM COMPAKY IK OahTBBBUBY WEIGH DID NOT RAIBB RaTBS 331 MB OMIT OX COUKTBY RISKS. WE ABE »OW, A8 WB HAVJI BEBX FOB THE PAST TBBBB YBABB, ACCEPTING BISKB PBB OEHT. OFF TABIFF. j W. B. MOSB, ! Agent rot Ashbnrton Diitriot. j September 22, 1885. " 9 615 i J. Ballantyne & Co. DUNSTABLE HOUSE. THIS Old Established firm have now ereoted Very Large and Commodious Premises, suitable for carrying on a First-class DRAPERY & CLOTHING BUSINESS, The comfort and convenience of onstomers have been oar ef ally studied, and the Warehouse, which is spacious, lofty, and well-lighted, is generally acknowledged to be the best of Its kind m New Zealand. J.B. & CO. are m a position to platfe before the publio gooda bought on the most advantageous termi from the manq- faoturers, and thus secure to all the beat value for money — quality and priti being the reliable test for cheapness. NEW AUTUMN & WINTER GOODS Are now shown m all the departments. Millinery, Mantle, and Dressmaking In First-class Styles, A Lai g« Stosk of MEN'S AND BOY'S CLOTHING Now on hand, so well and i -yonrably known for Excellence of Quality, Fit, and Workmanship. Our Own Manufacture. A HAT AND CAP FACTORY , On the premises. Any style made to order. One Shilling off every Pound Oath Discount. DUNSTABLE HOUSE, Established 1854. 4 491 The Thoroughbred Howe Macilleathean 11E7ILL stand m Ashbuiton and trave " the surrounding districts this season; He is a dark brown or black horse, stands 16 hands high, got by English Tim WhiffiVr, out of Flying Scud. Tim Whiffler was by Van Galen, put of Sybil, by Uglj Buck, out of Sylph, by Titha da puta, Van Galen being by Van Tromp, out of Little Casino, by Inheritor. Flying Scud was a dark bay mare, bred m Victoria by Mr J. Harper m 1865, got by Fisherman, her dam being Jeanette by Little John, Whilhelmina by Romeo, Mobs Robo by Emigrant, the Driver mare. (For extended pedigree see English and Australian stud books ) Tim Whiffler was scarcely ever beaten m England. The dam of this horse being by Fisherman shows his grand blood, as a study of the stud book will show that Mu'kot's great success boa been from Australian bred mares, for the descendant* of the grand old Fisherman, viz., Martini* Henry, Nordenfeit, and TrentoD, art ai descended from Fisherman on the dams side. Terms: One Mare, £3. A reduction will be made for twq or more maree from one owner. Groomago fee, Da, payable on first service. GEO. APPLETON, 933 Proprietor, Ashfoitop,



BE PEEPARED FOR THE ELECTION. fpHOBB WHO AriE DULY QUALIFIED, BUT WHOSE NAMES ARE NOT ON THE ROLL SHOULD REGISTER AT ONCE. DIRECTIONS • 1. Out out the subjoined form* 2. Fill m on the lines marked "A," and "B" the name of the Electoral Bistrict for which yen claim to be enrolled, 3. Bipn your name, address, and occupation on the lines at foot, where indicated, n the presence of an elector whose name is already on the rol 4. Bee that each fleeter also signs, at foot of the attestation. 6 Fill vi the blanks left for day and date on the left-hand bottom comer. 6. Deliver or pest the claim to the Registration Officer. Mem.-— Mr J. Ward, Burnett Street, ABhburton, is the Registration Officer for Wakanoi, and for Ashburton. If the envelope be marked outside " Claim to Vote," it will not require a postage itamp. ' *~ 4 1 * f 1 m 1 - 1 * f j I |fl * B* • • g iß * $ *E> 4 I m 111' i ia 1 I : i : sis : S g S fr t- :■ i Its 1 v * M s *Ig i 'si I •M 111 HI i?i II 1 : : : I"" : - • B > s I s | | til i a g ft ill tJ| l#l I ? : : : b?: • «o 0 ' : : : . 1 1 : • i •« I s : : : ■* I - 1 I I i i i iji i 1 : : : I &•: \ s • P w I B" 5 • '« I: ■ J



HOLLOWAT'S PILLB AND OINTJIENT. — Tbo oombined ill effects of over-crowding, seden- tary oooupations, and monotony of life are only too well-known to those who have to pass the bes part of their lives labouring m factories and crowded workrooms. The compulsory confinement weakens the general health and induces chronic constipation, indigestion, and various forms of skin diseases. Holloway's remedies are of priceless value to persons of this class, for they can be used without entailing lots of woik, being purely vegetable m their composition, and conse- quently aot without harshneßß on the most delicate system. The experience of more than forty years proves that no means surpass Holloway's remedies for oaring bad legs, bad breaits, piles, and wounds of all