UHB ASOTUBTQN GUARJDIANv TUESDAY, DECEMBER 6, 1887

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Business Notices. E£B the Blood Is the Life.— Ol«k tforld-famed blood mixture Is warrapted to oleanse the bleod from til impurltlua from whatever oauaea atiaitig For acrofnlß, sottrvy, nkln and blood $U» eases, and scores of all kinds, its effect* are marvellona. Thousands of ieftU moiJala. Sold m bottles 4s 6d and lla each by chemißts and patent medicine vendora everywhere Sole proprietors. The Lincoln and Midland Oonntieß Drug Co., Lincoln, England. 1 j VERY little medicine of any other kind required if LAMPLOUGH'S PYRETJO (SALINE is at hand, and taken as occasions arise. It is the cure and PREVENTIVE of most diseases incident to Tropiial and Colonial life. It allays thirst and cools and vitalises the blood m a remarkable manner, speedily removing Constipation, r everishness, Fevers, Head- ache, Vomiting, and Liver tumbles; btatipn proprietors, flookmaßters, and all residing m up-counlry stations should b« provided with it. Ask your merchant 'to send regular supplies mtb your btHdr stores, as it is invaluable to all. Bold bj all medicine vendors. ; MESSRS GRESSSELIOH, AND 00 WEAVERS HALL, ROYAL EXCHANGE, X&NDGIJ, SHIPPING AND COMMISSION MERCHANTS, y Established 1855, Ship to order any deaorlptlon of British and Continental Good* upon 2| pe* cent. commission, seleoted by buyers mKk Colonial experience, and attend to ft« prompt realisation of Produce at Mghert prkeo upon 1 per cent. oomnrUa Oidera to be accompanied by Letten of Credit cr pwt remittance In Batik' Draft! or Produce. Open Policies of Inirjranot for fl »ting cargoes to cover sea risk*. Ref erenow—Chief Office of the London and Westminster Bank, o» Agra BanH London, and moot of the Colonial Banks Current Prioe Lists, Produce Reports and any necessary samples oi information on application, j «Ti ,  . oona of either i»x,^ln their own localities, afr^ork-fdr as New Duslness. All meir #ith wonderful sno- aeaa Anyone oau to the WOrk.- OftplUl u\»v required. W» will stwlryon. Outfit nrorth £1 mailed iree. The emplcymen is particularly adapted to the region In vrhioh this publication olroulates. ißoja »nd girls earn nearly &a much as men. Full particulars and instructions malic* ree. Now is the time— don't delay, bat write to as at once, Address Sxnreow and Co Po»tl»nd Maine United [Strffei ONE box of Clark's b4l pills wai ranted to oure all dlsoharges f/om th urinary organs m either sex (acquired o constitutional), gravel and pains In baok. Guaranteed free from meroaryl Sold m boxes 4b 6d each, by al ohemisti and patent medicine ; vendors. 'Sole pro prietors, The Lincoln and Midland Conn ties Drag Co., Lincoln, England. = Fof sale by the wholesale Houses. SPEING AND SUMMEB FASHIONS. Ex « TONGARIKO]"" « ABA WA. M AND • AOBANQI." ' G. L. Beath&Go. SPECIAL LONDON BARGAINS Belected by our Mr Malcolm m London! Inspection Invited, VVfE ennnierat e several aa| under?— DRESS DEPAETMENT. 426 yardß Check Orep<s Dress Stuff, usaat town piice Hid, now B|d. 88 Btnff ' 616 ffka* Chen6 Aipaca ' nßnal Priceßja,a«w 662 yards Shot and Plain Poplinettes, nsnal ot n Price Is 4id, now m OJd. 840 yards Grey and Brown Befgd, usual prfco lOJd, now6id. r 278 yards Grey and Brotm JBeic , ura&l price Is OJd, now 7id. 2 Cases Black French Merinos and Oaflb* meree, Is 3d to 3s Bd, FANCY DEPARTMENT. 136jdoz. Ladies' BUk Hanclerchiefa from lO^d, all at London price. 66 doz. Guipure Lace, 4id and 6d per yard. worth Is and 1b 6d, 125 doz. Pure Linen Habit Collars 10W nsnal price Is 3d. 86 doz. Ladies' Fancy Aprons, one*third under usual price. 34-inch and 40-inch Lace for Presses, all colors from Is 6d. MANCHESTER DEPART- MENT. 8 Cases Cream and Brown Holland, grand value, IJd to la. 8 Cases Nottingham Lace Curtains, 2a 6d upwards. 7 Caseß New Prints and Galateaa, all the latest colorings and styles from per yard. S.Oases Strong Cotton Bhirtingß, from did pei yard. All the best makes of White Calico and Sheetings m Great Variety, and marked at veiy sma)l advance. TAILORING DEPARTMENT A large Belectfon of the Very Latest Styles m Colonal. Scotch, and English Tweeds and Worsteds for tuits and Troußerings, ! Suits made to measure m first-class style at moot reasonable rates. A Trial Solicited G-. Jb. Beath & Co,. argyle house, Cmi^TCHURCE, STEEDMAN'S SOOTHING POWDER FOB children cutting teeth caution to purchasers; The value of this well-known Family Mcd cine has been argely tested m all parts*/ 1 1 world, nnd by all grades of society, for upwat of FIFTY YEARS. Its well-earned, extea sive sale has induced SPURIOUS IMITA TIONS, some of which m OUTWARD APPEARANCE so closely resemble the ori gina as to have deceived many purchasers The proprietor thereta." Gels it due ton public to give a ipecial w&acion against the ust of SUCH IMITATIONS. ' Purchasers are therefore requested to fully observe the four following d characteristics, without which npn_s genuine:-rr iat.— ln every ease the words JOHN STEBDMAN, CHEMIST, WALWORTH SURREY, are engraved on the Governmeo Stamp affixed to each packet. and, — Each Single Powder nas directions fp the dose, and the words, John Stkkdman Chemist, Walworth, Surrey, printed Ihereoq. 3rd. — The name, Steedman, is always spelt with two EE's, 4th. — The manufacture s carried on sole at Walworth, Surrey. Sols' 1 to Packets by all Cheaist and Mcdl cine Vendor^ Kemp'Thorns, Vrossbk. ai}d Go



GRATEFUL-COMFORTING . EPFB'S 0000 A. BREAKFAST. BY a thorough knowledge of the natura" laws which govern the operations o< digestion end nutrition, and by a carefo application of the fine properties of wal selected cocoa, Mr. Epps has provlcbc our breakfast tables with a delicate!; flavoured beverage which aiay save c many heavy doctor's bills. It la by the nd'olous une of snob artloles of dio* tha< \ a constitution may be gradually baiifc uj \ ontll strong enough to resist every ten dency to disease. Hundreds of subtle | maladies \re floating ure*md us ready c attack wherever there 7 weak point, We may eecape many a fatal shaft bj keeping ourselves well fortified with pun food and a properly nourished frame,— An article In the Civil Service Gazette. Made simply with boiling water or milk Sold In Jib packets by Grocers, labelled thus:— JAMES EPPS AND CO., HOMOEOPATHIC OHXMISTB, LONDON, ENGLANL HEATING'S POWDER. KEATING'S POWDER. KEATING'b POWDER. KEATING'S POWDER. KILLS BUGS, FLEAS, MOTHS, BEETLES, HARMLESS TO ANIMALS, HARMLESS TO ANIMALS, HARMLESS TO ANIMALS, HARMLESS TO ANIMALS, HARMLESS TO ANIMALS, i HARMLESS TO ANIMALS, but is unrivalled m destroying FLEAS, BUGS, COCKROACHES, BEETLES, MOTHS m fura and every other species of insect. Sportsmen will find this invaluable for destroying fleas m their dogs, as also ladies for their pet dogs. The PUBLIC are CAUTIONED that packages of the genuine powder bear the autograph of THOMAS KEATING. Sold m tins by all Druggists. KEATING'S WORM TABLETS. KEATING'S WORM TABLETS. KEATING'S WORM TABLETS. KEATING'S WORM TABLETS. KEATING'S WORM TABLETS. A PUKELY VEGETABLE SWEETMEAT, both m appearance and taste, furnishing a most agreeable method of administering the only certain remedy for INTESTINAL or THREAD WORMS. It is a perfectly safe and mila preparation and is especially adapted foi children. Bold m tinß by all Druggists, Proprietor— THOMAS KEETING, London. SUCCESS THE BEST TEST OF , WORTH HOLLOWAY'S iILLS & _OINTIENT. THIS UNIVERSAL MEDICINE IS A HOUSEHOLD REQUISITE EVERY- WHERE, THE PILLS jtf urify the Blood, impart tone to the Nervous 'system, and act most powerfully yet soothingly on the LIVER AlvD BOWELS, PrOmotfng Digestion and Assimilation, and endowing the whole bodily frame with Strength and vigor. Nervous Headaches, Tremblings, with lassitude and General Debility quickly yield to the potent force of these well-known Pills, and they are un- rivalled m theii efficacy m all : FEMALE COMPLAINTS, ' Removing all obstructions, skfn blemishes, pimples and boils, better than any othei family medicine known. THE OINTMENT HAS A WORLD-WIDE REPUTATION. It heals every kind of Sore, Ulcer and Wound, more certainly than any other known salve. Its marvellous penetrating powers render it invaluable m all THROAT AND CHEST DISEASES, Curing Bronchitis, Quinseys, and Asthma reducing Glandular Lumps, closing and healing Abscesses and Fistulas, fa alleviating the excruciating tortures of RHEUMATISM, GOUT, And Neuralgia it is unsuspassed. fails kQ remove Scurf and every species n diseC33. The Pills and Ointment are manufactured No. 8, New Oxford street (late 533, ford street, London), and are sold by al Cidors of Patent Lines throughout the vilized World. Directions for use m almost every languag SS" Purchasers should look to the Labfjl a Pot :and Boxes. If the address end street Sot on they aie npuiious Oriza Perfumery. 207, Rue St. Honore*, Paris, X E GKAND'S SPECIAL PRODUCTS JU Savon- Or tea (Orlsa Soap) — From the for- male of Dr Q. Kevwil. The best soap for rendering the skin white and aof t. Sweatly and refreshingly Bcoated (rose, green and white). Savon-Oriza-Veloute, exquisitely per- fumed for the toilet and baths Savon-Orlza Orlza Soap) — No. 2, extra fine, In boxes, 6 cakes, 12 exquisite perfumes, No. 1 Ortsa-Savon-Incorore, superior quality, rose tea, white heliotrope ana white violet Orlxa-Tonica (extraot of plants) to oleanse the hair — new mown hay, moasroße, violet, oto. Orisa-Powder — Flowers of Carolina rice j for softening and refreshing the skin ; m excellent boxes* with powder puff Oika-Veloute — Flowera of rice powder, adhering to the skin, with the per- fume of new moon hay Orlia-Flowerfc (white and ambered)— An excellent toilet water, tonlo to the Bkln, sweetly and delicately per* fumed Aqua-Orlsa— New toilet water, lefreahing the akin Orlsa-Hay-— A toilet water with the pet- fume of new moon hay Oijlia-Aoldullue— Toilet vinegar, aromatlo and disinfectant, specially adapted for ladles' toilets OtUa-Sootoh-lAveader — Spilga of Soo eh lavender flowera ; a rloh toilet watei Eau-do-Qologne-OrUa— The high-life toi- let water Oriia-Wate? — Concentrated and dja tilled. Extraot of superior Ban de Cologne Goqttes-Orlsa-Dentlfrioe — An extlTr for preserving the teeth and gums In good health and preventing decay Orlsa-Dentaire, m paste or powder, for whitening the teeth without affecting, the enamel Ebb Orlsa et Orlsa-Lys — Perfumes for soentlng linen and the handkerchief without staining Qclia-Oll — Variously perfumed ; for ten* dering the hair soft and brilliant, and preventing om falling off Orlxa-Laste (Orlsa Milk) — An emulsive lotion refreshing tonlo to the skin, removing red spots and preventing wrinkleß on the face Oreme Orlsa (of Ninon de Lenolou)— For producing a beautiful white complex- lon with the clearness and velvety softness of youth Orlialine-Oolorante (the best hair dye) — For instantaneously dyeing the hair to any shade, and with no danger to health. In boxea, eaoh with tyush, comb, proepaotuß, and bottle ; or In boxes, the bottle only without aaoes* Borlei Ess OrlM-Incolore Vlolette of the Osai, a most exquisite perfume} quite a noaegay of violets I Eib Oriia Suave white heliotrope— Bon. queUHbiflowpi, f Mi



RAILWAY TIME-TABLE— OHRI3T- OfIUROH, OAMARCT DUNEDIN. South, Week Days. a.m. a.m. p.m. p.m. Ghristchurch depart 7.20 8.10 1.1 '4.15 1 Addingtonjun, „ 7.27 ... 1.23 I Middleton ... „ * ... * Sockburn ... „ * ... * Hornby ... arrive 45 m. M Hornby depart 7758 ~.~ MS Templeton ... „ 8.2 ... 1.58 Weedon's ... „ * ... * Rolleston Jun. arrive 8.22 8-37 217 Rolleston Jun. depart ... 8.39 2.21 Burnham ... „ ... ... 2.34 5.9 Selwyn ... „ 2.56 5.28 Dunsandel ... „ ... * 3.5 5.36 Rakaia .„ „ ... 9.33 3.47 6.17 Chertsey ... „ ... * 4.2 6.36 Dromore ... „ ... * * * Ashburton ...arrive ... 10.15 4-35 7 >| s Ashburton depart ... 110.25 4.45 Tinwald A ... 4,54 Winslow (for Longbeach... „ .... * 5.13 Windermere ...  * I ... * Hinds ... ... „ ... * 5.40 Ealitg * \ *l' * Rangitata Island „ * ... * Rangitata + ... „ 8.20 * 6.27 Orari (for Geral« w d i«e » 8.45 • 6.51 Winchester (for j Geraldine) ... „ 9.0 11,55 7-" Temuka ... „ 9.14 12.6 7.26 Arowhenua ,„ „ * «. * Seadown ... „ *j >M * Washdykejun. , 9.44 ... 7.59 Timaru ... arriv 9.55112.37 8.10 1 p.m.i I Timaru.., depart 7.20 12.57 4 <2 5 Normanby ... „ * ... * St Andrews .« „ 8.0 1.25 5.5 Otaio „ 8.14 c 5.19 Makikihi .. „ 8.32 1.44 5.37 Hook ... ... » * •• * Studholme Tun.  ... 2.3 6.10 Waihao ... „ • ... • | Waitaki North „ 9.52 ... 7.0 Waitaki South „ 10.3 .„ 7.10 Hilderthorp ,„ „ • .„ * Richmond »«. ,» * ... * Pttkeurijun. ,„ „ 10.40 ... 7.40 Town Belt ... „ • ... * Oamaru .;. „ n.io 3,10 8.0 Oamaru... depart 725 3.22 1.0 Hampden ,„ „ 9.8 4.36 3.20 Hillgrove ... „ 9.22 ... 3.40 Palmerston ... „ 10.30 5.23 4.45 Waikouaiti ... „ 11.5 5.55 Waitaki ... „ 12. 1 1 6.40 Dunedin ... ar ye 1.20 7.40 North. Week Days. ' Exp! a.m. a.m. p ( m. p.m. Dunedin ...depart 7.0 8.10 4.12 Port Chalmers „ * 8.34 * Waitaki ... „ 8.25 ... 5.26 Waikouaiti ... „ 9.35 9.58 6,36 Palmerston ... „ * 10.22 7.15 Hampden ... „ * 11. 17 8.17 Oamaru ... „ * [12.30 9.50 Oamaru ...depart 7.30119.501 4.20 Towa Belt .„, „ * ... * Pukeuri Jun, ... „ 7.43 „., 4.43 Richmond , M  * ... " Hilderth6rp ... „ * ... * Waitaki S. .„  8.12 ... 5.15 Waitaki N. , m „ 8.20 ... 5.25 Waihao .„ „ • ... * Studholme Jun, „ 9.15 2.0 6.20 Hook ... „ * ,„ * Makikihi .„ „ 9.42 2.16 6.47 Otaio ,„ „ 9,56 c 7»I St. Andrews .„ „ 10.14 2.34 7.19 Normanby .»« „ * ... * Timaru ... „ 10.50 3.3 7.55 Timaru ...depart 7.30 3. 1 7) ... 5.20 Washdyke Jun. „ 7.43 ... .„ 5.32 Seadown ...  * ... — " Arowhenua ... „ * , * Temuka ...  8.14 349 ►« 6.3 Winchester (for Geraldine) ... „ 8.30 4.! ... 6.20 Orari (for Gerat* dine .. „ .4 * - 6.35 Rangitata S , I * — ... j Do. Island ...  « Ealing ... „ • • ,„ .„ Hinds ... „ 9 -57 • Windermere ... ,» ... ... ,w Winslow (for Longbeach... „ 10,17 * •«• ••• Tinwa .„ 10. 3 1 .« ... ... Ashburton arrive 10,40 5,27 ••• •« a.m. Ashbuiton depart 10.55 5*37 7> l ° Dromore ... „ * * " Chertsey „. „ 11.34 * 7«49 Rakaia „, '„ 11,53 6.19 8,9 Dunsandel ... „ 12.30 ♦ 8.46 Selwyo .„ „ 42.40 * 8.57 Burnham .„ „ 12.57 * 9.15 Rolleston Jun. a? rive | 1.8 7.H ,m Rolleston Jun. depart 1.11 7.13 b Weedon's .„ lt * b b Templeton .„ „ t, b 6 Hornby ...arrive 1. 3 Hornby depart 1.44 b b\ Sockbutn ... „ * b * , Middleton .„ „ * b 10.9 Addingtonjun.',, 2.4 b Christchurch arrive 2,10 7.55 * Platforms only. Trains do not stop at these unless required. Notice should be given to the guard at the previous stopping station by any passenger wishing to alight at one of these platforms. b Trains stop to put down passengers only. c Stops on Saturdays only, if required. f Starts from Rangitata on Saturdays only, on other days it starts from Orari. CHRISTCHURCH AND LYTTELTON. Passenger trains leave Christchurch at 6.55, 7.30» 8 -5» 9-5 i 10.25. a-" 1 '. 12.0, 1,25, 2.40, 4.0, 5.30, 0.15, 6,50. 8.15, p.m., arrive m Lyttelton 7.20, 7.55, 8.30, 9.30, 10.50, a.m., 12.35. i.s°> 3-5» 5-5. 6.40, 7.15, 8.40, p.m. ! Trains leave Lyttelton for Christchurch at 6.50, 7-30, 8.3g, 9-35 i H-20, a.m., 12.40, 2.0, 3.25, 4.30, 5.15, 6.0, 7.20, 9.0, p.m., arrive m Christchurch 7.15, 7.55, 9.0, io f p, ix.45, a.m., us, 2,25. 3.50 i 4«55» 5-4°, 6.25, 7-45. 9.25, p.m. Extra Trains. An extra train on Thursdays leaves Christ- church for Lyttelton at 11.15 p.m., and on Saturdays at 10,0 p.m. An extra train leaves Lyttelton for Christchurch on Thursdays at 1X, 45 p,m,, and on Saturdays at 10.30 p.m. RAKAIA AND ASHBURTON FORJCS BRANCH. To Methven a.m. p.m. Rakaia ...depart .oa 6.40 Hatfield ... „ 10 $. Somerton .„  t J Mitcbam M „ t t Sherwood >- >, $ t Lauriston . „ tj»3 7«33 Urrall io. J Lyndhurst ... t > + $ j Cairnbrae ...  + X ' Methven ... arrive % 0 BlO| I To RakAJA a.m. a.m, p.m. Methven ... depart «4.35 Cairnbrae ... „ + t t Lyndhurst .- „ t t t Urrall ... .- „ t t t Lauriston ... „ 7«J7 8.32 5.12 Sherwood .« „ t Z t Mitcham .« „ $ I t Somerton ... „ t t t Hatfield ... „ t t I Rakaia arrive! 8.0 9-^5 I 5>55 t Platform only. a Runs on l^ppdays, Wednesdays and Saturdays. b Runs on Tuesdays, Thupdays and Fridays. The others run daily. MOUNT SOMERS BRANCH, To Mount Somers p.m. Tinwald Junction — ...depart 5.21 Chelmsford , m „ X Westerfield ... .« ... „ % Eiackthorne Road .« .« ,» { Valletta . i« ... »» Anama ■« %im %y, •» ♦ Cavendish ...  . f Mount Somers ... ...arrive 6.4^ To Tinwald a.m. Mount Somers .» ...depart Cavendish .« .- ... „ 1 Anama ••• ••• •«• ** t Valetta »» .. .- » X Hackthorne road . M  Wester field •» , - „ Chelmsford „ „. ... „ t



Public Notices. HOEMOBBBOIDICON A SURE CURB for PILES. A new discovery. Forwarded to any address • on receipt of 7a 6d. Communications strictly confidential. , WALTER B. MOSS, Aehburton. • p TT A W X I N S \ While thanking his Customers for the ' success already obtained m his new enter- prise, has joßt received a fresh Bupply . and is prepared to Sell as Cheap as any : House m Aehburton. '. Also, — : A new line of Men's, Ladies' and Chil- dren's Boots and Shoes, ]U3t m from the Manufacturer. OH earnestly solicits a call. Motto : Small profits and quick returns <pO MEET THE TIMES C. TRUCKLE, PROPRIETOR of the Prince Albert Boarding - House, Wills Street Aebburton, next Oddfellows' Hall, while thanking his many Frlenda and Customers for their liberal support for the paat 10 yearn, solicits a continuance of the same. Board and Lodging, 14s 16s, 18s pet week ; or 3s per day. Board only, 10s per week. Dinners only, 4s per week. , Good accommodation for Families, and private rooms for Ladies* 7 52 mOWLE'S PENNYROYAL AND X STEEL PILLS FOR FEMALES quiokly oorreot all Irregularities, and relieve the distressing symptoms so pre- sent with the sex. Boxes 13 lid and Is 9d, of all Chemists and Patent Medloine Vendors. Prepared only by The Lincoln and Midland Counties Drug Co., Lincoln, England. Wholesale of all the Wholesale Houses. Beware of Imitations. BLANCARJVS IODINE OF IRON PILLS 4 PPROVED by the Academy of Medicine f\ of Paris, are specially recommended by the Medical Gelebrities of the World fcr Scrofula (Tumors, King's Evil, etc), tha curly •fcages of Consumption, Constitutional Weak- ness, Poomeso of Blood, and for stimulating and regulating its periodic course. None genuine unless signed " Blanoard, 40, rueßona* paste, Paris." Bold by Druggists and Chemise throughout he (.'olonief JTIOWLE'S pennyroyal and steel pills for X females qniokly correct all lrregolarl- ties and relieve the din treat og symptoms so prevalent with the sex. Boxes Is l£d and 2s 9d, of all ohemists. Prepared only by E. T. Towle, ohemlst, Nottingham, Eng- land. Wholesale of ail the wholesale Aouses. — Beware of Imitations. 1 12 EOR COUGHS, COLDS, Beokohim Asthma, Coryza, Influenza, Con sumption, &o, TTAY'S COMPOUND OF LINSBBD, j\_ Aniseed, Senega, Squill, Tola, &o wkh Ohlorodyne. KAY'S COMPOUND, a demulcent expectorant, for Conghs, Colds, »nd Chest Complaints. KAY'S COMPOUND, for Conßhs, and Colds, is equally serviceable fox Horses and Cattle. KAY'S TIC PILLS, a specific In I Neuralgia, Face-aohe, &o. Con- tains Quinine, Iron, &c. i^OAGULINE.—Oement for Broken \J irtloles. Sold Everywhere. Sole Makers :— KAY BROS., Stock- port, England PRINTING 07 ALL 2JND9 TNOLUDINti- BUlbeidi Clroulars' Memu.anduia Forma Agreement! Lien i Oondltlonso Sal« Oatalognef Fosters, &Ci, And every deacrtptlon of LEGAL AND OOMMERO AL LETTER-PRESS executed at \ha shotteit notice and !u the iILATEST.DESIGNS •SPECIAL tod most favorable terma oueied to WHOLESALE O^P'riRSJ AS|JBURTON GUARDIAN OFFICE



Business Notices. fllO LET — A Five-roomed House In JL Oox Street, at present m the occu- pation of Mr Olaxldge _ T. BULLOOK. TO LET— At a very low rental, a large bnildlng fronting East Street, suit- able for a grain and chaff store, ' T. BULLOCK. A BHBURTON PERMANENT _\. BUILDING & INVESTMENT SOOIET4. The above Society pays Interest at the rate of 4$ per oent. per annum for De- posits at Call, 6 pc" Gent, per annum foe three months, ana 6 jet oent. per annum If fixed for 6 menthi or over. J WARD, Alacager. Offioo :-- Aroade Ohatuoeia, itainett gtree* rr EATING'S POWDER destroys oth fV. fleas, moths, bedtles, and all nseots, whilst qnlte harmless to domestio animals. In exterminating beetles the uocess of this powder is extraordinary. Is perfectly olean In application, le article you purchase Is KEATING 1 !- Imitations are noxlons and ineffectual Bold In tins, 6d, Is, and 2s 6d eaoh, by ahemlats. 1 MOUNT SOMERS & METHYEN ROYAL MAIL OOAOH. On and after January Ist, 1885, the undersigned will ran a Coach eaoh Mon- day, Wednesday and Saturday, starting at aoon from Hood's Hotel, Mount Somen, for Sprlngbtnn and Alford Forest, there connecting withDnffsOoaohfrom Methven same evening. Fares— Spring, bunt, 2s, return, 3a j Alford Forest, t rotnrn, 6s. I 87 T. HDC. mINWALD AND MOUNT SOMERS L RAILWAY. MOUNT SOMERS AND CAVENDISH ROYAL MAIL 00A0H. The above Ooaoh leaves Hood's hotel or Cavendish Railway Station every day, meeting eaoh train. Passengers by morning train may pro- seed by conch to Alford Forest, thence to Methven m time for the last train for OhriMtchureh, or may return m time (or the last train for Ashburton. Parcels ant Orders will receive every attention. He raes and Buggies on hire. In JOHN HOOD E. S. BEAN, COAL AKD FIREWOOD MERCHANT, BEGS to inform bis Friends and the Puoiic generally that he has some Hmvv Bridge Timber on band, and is prepare to take orders for Timber Either for Bridge or Honse Building tr poses* BEBT NEWCASTLE, MALTERN, A3D WIBTPOBT COAL m Stock, delivered CHEAPEST RATES. R. S. BEAN, Weat Street, Aehburton. /AYARD AND BLAYN PAPER PJIXTT years of great success proclaim JO superiority m the treatment of Violent Colds, Irritation of the Cheat, Aching, Sprain Sprains, Sores, Scalds, Corns, Bunions, Sof Corns, etc This medicine, the property o which has been established more than half a century by thousands of enres, is of an invalu- able übo m many inflammatory diseases against which there are not many effi aclous remedies, and is therefore justly considered by a great number of our most eminent physicians as the most active and least irritating agent m the bore affections. In order to avoid counterfeiting, Messrs Foyard and Blayn's signature has to bo required on every roll of paper and on chebox. Wholesale 80, Rue Baint-Kerri, Paris (France) and sold by all Chemiats .m the oloniea; H. Matgon and Co. FOR SALE Woolpacks Woolpacks Woolpacks. [THE HEAVIEST AND BEST IN ASHBURTON. H. MATSON&CO. Money to Lend IN [LABGE k OR SUMS. Apply H. MATSON & CO. . I HAVE BEEN APPOINTED AGENT fvxt THE MERCANTILE FINANCE [CO., C.HJRISTiCHUEOH, Who are prepared toJadvanc^Money^opon BILLS Oir BALE,; MORTGAGE OF STOCKS CROP LIENS OR OTHER SEOUBITY, U. THOMAS



Public Notices .3 o .6 ; ft I « go 1 a g 1 8 CH g g< I "0 - — - ASHBURTON WOOLLEN FACTORY CO. ANDREW ORR RECEIVED First Prize for the Ash burton Woollen Factory Co's Goods at the Annual Show for Tweeds, Blankets, Flannels, Fingertngß, Bugs, &c. "Why eend for Goods Manufactured elsewhere, when we have First-olasß Goods made up m the placo, and about £6000 Spent annually on wages, benefiting hundreds of people directly and indirectly Support Local Industry, PURCHASE YOUJR GOODS BOM ANDREW ORR. D.I.C. SPRING 188?.! Pffiar DIBPDAY OF SPRING SEASONS GOODS, OOMPRISINd ALL THE LATEST NOYEETXEB IN ALL ; BEPABTMENTS, I TO BAND BY THE S.a TAINUI, KAIKOURA, DORIC IX)NGABIRO, S.V. LOOfl URR 1 , VALEJO, OTAKI, GANYMEDE etc, etc. VERY LARGE~AND OHOIOE , ASSORTMEIin: OF ; SUMMER DRESS GOODS. WASHING FABRICS IN ENDLESS VARIETY Mantles, Jackets, Millinery, of (tie Most Varied and Newest Designs. CHOICEST SILKS OF THE [SEASON? INCLUDING THE FAMED t BEAUTIFUL AND FUJKE.g RIBBONS^LAOES, GLOVES, AND fiOSIEBY. £W 'JA.RFJBTS, CURTAINS, iND 6ENEBAL FURNISHINGS AT THE]



Strata and Oo J. P. S TBATZ * C°- PRACTICAL WATCHMAKERS, JEWEL- LERS, AND MANUFACTURERS, 261 HIGH STREET, CHRIBTOHUROH. WE are manufacturing on the Premises moat of our Large and Varied Stock of Watches, Clocks, and Jewellery, and are offering the same to the Pnblic at LESS THAN WHOLESALE PRICE. The reason we can sell Cheaper than anyone slee is that we ate OUB OWN MANUFACTURERS} -OUR OWN IMPORTERS, AND OUR OWN RETAIL DEALERS. Belling our Goods direct from out Workshops to the Pnblic, thereby eavrag the Wholesale Merchants' profits, the 20 per csnt. daty, freight, and other expenses which the ordinary Retail Dealer has (o pay. J. F. STRATZ & CO.'S Own Manufactured English Hunting Levers; capped and jewelled movements, strong Bteiling Silver Caßes. Price £3 10 a. Warranted 10 years, Regular value for £6 10s. OUB OWN MANUFACTURED English Hunting Levers, very strong, " Hall Marked " Sterling Silver Cases, air-tight and dust-proof, capped extra jewelled movements, real gold balance, £4 10a. Same quality cannot be baaghfc elsewhere under £7 7a. Warranted 16 Ybabs, OUR OWN MANUFACTURED English Levers ai £5 10a, with real chronometer balance, jewelled movement, capped, extra stout Pterling Silver Cases. A splendid Timekeeper, well worth £8 10a. Warranted 20 Years. OUR OWN MANUFACTURED English Hunting Levers at £6 6s, same quality sold elsewhere for £10 10a. These Watches are vary strongly constructed, with real compensation balance, capped and extra jewelled movements m air-tight sud dust-proof Oases of Solid Sterling Silver, and are wan anted 25 years. NOTICE/ The above Watches are registered and ) protected by law, and anyone offering worth- ess imitations or infringing on our rights will D 3 prosecuted. EOTHEEHAM WATCHES. A leading firm m Chriatchurch having reported that they alono sold Genuine Botherham Watches, and those sold by all other Jewellers were not genuine, we hereby offer a Reward of £50 to them or anyone else who can prove that the Botherbam English Levers that I am selling at £3 16s are not genuine* J. ¥. STEATZ & CO. Have a large assortment ef Ladieß* Watches both m Silver and Gold, hand- somely engraved Coses, "Hall Marked." Prices : In Silver, fiom 265 ; m gold, from £3 33. Beautifully finished, and very suitable for Christmas presents. A Written Guarantee with everj Watch. JEWELLEEY. Ladies' and Gents' Gold and Silver Jewellery of every description kept m Stock, or made to order on the Premises on the snorteet notice. Inspection Invited. CUTLEEY. £-dczm Knives and Forks, white or black handle*, for 33 Gd. Best quality Table Knives, 7a 6d J-dcz?n. Forks : white metal, Electro Silver-plated, 53 6d J-dozen. Tea Spoons, white metal, warranted to wear white, 33 6d Table Spoons, white metal, warranted to wear white, 7a Gd i-dozen. Electro Plated Cruet Stands from 10s 6d, SPECTACLES ANDJEYE- .GLASSES Tosu'.t'all sights, from la a par upwards. If cheaper SPECTACLES are wanted w< can supply you with them for 3d a pair. As w« have had great practical experience m the manufacturing of SPECTACLES, we would strongly advise you not to wear the com- monest Spectacles, as they will most likely do your sight more harm than good* YOUE SIGHTTESTED FEEE OF CfIAEGE. Invalids and others requiring SPEOTACLEB and are not ablo to come into town, if they will send their addrees, I will forward to them a Sight Gmge by which means they can find out what number SPECTACLE they require, without having the inconvenience of coming into town. Repairing dond m all its brancheß on the premises " Waterbury Watches," " Hitch- ccck," and •« May's Ideal " patent Lamps re- paired, All materials kept m stock. All orders accompanied with Pest Office order or cheque, will be forwarded by return mail. Entistactlon given or money returned. .J. F. STRATZ & CO. 261 iiIGHjiTRKET, ECHEISTCEUECH. i



, The Stud. . mHB AMERICAN TROTTING HORSE Blactood AMallali, WiH stand this season at Lyndhurat, Dan das, and at owner's Stable, Ashburtou. For particulars apply to MAX. FRIEDLANDER. TO TRAVEL THIS SEASON IN THE METHVEN AND LAURISTON DIS TBIOTB. rpHE CLYDESDALE COLT,— Diplomacy. Bred by John Grigg, Esq., of Long- beach, Diplomacy's Bire is Lord Beacons- field, dam Pleasant by Prince Charlie, For particulars ana terms apply to * D. McKENDRY, 10+18 Cairnbrae. ■ TO TRAVEL THIS BEASON IN THE ABHBTJRTON, "WAKANUI, AND SURROUNDING DISTRICTS. mHE CLYDESDALE ENTIRE COLT, Johnny's Fancy. Bred by Mb James Gow, of Taieri, by Lord Salisbury, dam Sally 2nd. For particulars and terms, apply to MAX FRIEDLANDE 9fUB Propr TO STAND THIS SEASON, AT 1 OWNER'S LIVERY STAB&ES, BURNETT STREET. mHE THOROUGHBRED ENTIRE Athlete, Bred by Mb Sibbald, of Burkes Pass. ATHLETE is a beautiful brown, and stands 15 hands 3 inches high. He ib by Detractor, dam Promised Land. Detractor is by the celebrated Traducer, Promised Land by The Pier. For extended pedi- gree see N.Z. Stud Book. For particulars and terms apply GEO. F. SCOTT, Proprietor. 10t97 Bazaar Livery Stablea. TO STAND THIS SEASON. mHE STALLION Wizard, By King of Clubs, dam Oharnij both Imported. "WIZARD is half brother to Spade Guinea and Stonyhurst, and full brother to Charmer, and was bred by the Middle Park Stud Company. He is a beautiful whole-colored chestnut, and ihows grand power and quality. For full particulars apply to 0. KEAKNS, Or Wb. HEALY, Proprietors, 9*12 Ashburton. TO TRAVEL THE ASHBURTON AND LONGBEACH DISTRICTS. mHE CLYDESDALE ENTIRE, Young Major. YOUNG MAJOR is by Major, who waß imported to Tasmania from England by R. Q. Kebmode, Esq. He took first prize at the Royal Society's Show m England, and many first prizes m Tasmania. YOUNG MAJOR was bred by Mr James Stabs, Mb dam, Smiler, imported from Tasmania, where she was a firßt prize taker, and her progeny gained many awards. Tbbms : One Mare £3 ; groom age, ss, payable first service. For 3or more mares, property of one owner, special terms may be agreed on. ANDREW DAWSON, Proprietor, -131 ; Waterton. TO STAND THE SEASONJ AT GROVE FARM* TINWALD, mEB THOROUGHBRED HORSE, Perkin Warbeckll. PEDIGREE. «j • Touchstone | New-minster]* Beeswing So .1 00 s X Palma Emilius v f Francesca h| Hsu Voltaire =; -q Voltigeur Li J * Martha Lynn £ fe I (JO< E Sweetbriar H a .~» Stockwe m Eglantine ft - ' ~ j. g Touchstone t3 S3 Newminster  k ?= 3 Beeswing P? c b S 2 Palma Emilius o j_j rt Francesca pj £ ————— rf> .§ g Melbourne J„• j Prime Minister o . , CJ « Pantalonade fr*J ~ b A Candlestick Pnme Warden i " . Maid of \ Burghley * PEBKIN WARBEOK II. has splendid iCtion, possesses great strength, is as *4cr.dßom« as they are made, and is a horse cftictlated to throw a most valuable class of racing or other stock, An examination of vis pedigree will *how that he possesses a double strain of the celebrated Adventurer blood, and is one of the very best bred animalß m the Southern Hemisphere, The sons of Newmioster have, as a family been more i euccesßful at the stud than any family of modern days, and with the exception of Hermit, who is now standing m England •t 200 guineas, Adventurer, the grandsire of Perkio Warbeck 11. has produced the moat winners of them all. Fof particulars apply to ! EDWARD GAt ES, iflrove Furta,