CURRENT TOPICS.

At every general election, the question of the form m which direct taxation should be raised comes under the review of candidates aud electors, and while on the one hand there are found defenders of the present Property tax, as take it j all round the most just and least offen sive impost that can be devised, there is on the other as largo or perhaps a greater number who declare that its operation is Exceedingly unequal and un just, and that a Land and Income-tax would be infinitely preferable. We are of the latter opinion for reasons which have been frequently stated, and it is not necessary here to reiterate them; but opposed to the Property-tax as we are, we had no idea that its administration by the department could develope such hardships as are referred to by the writer under the heading of " Calamo \u25a0 Cwrente" m the "New Zealand Herald." That vigorous paragraphist characterises the Property-tax as " a monstrous inquity," which he declares amounts m scores and hundreds of instances to " robbery and confiscation." He gives the following as an example m proof of that assertion. " A man who has been m business In Auckland for thirty yearsjailed lately, and his whole estate went into liquidation m the hands of trustees. The amount available to the creditors was, as usual m such cases, a mere trifle. But imagine the surprise of the trustees at getting a demand from Mr Sperry for property-tax on some £1500. When the valuation was made the man was worth that amount, or was imagined to be so. The trustees wrote to Taxgatherer Fperry representing the circumstances, and showing how hard it would be if the small dividend which remained for the creditors were reduced by the amount of the Property -tax. Mr Sperry, confident m the support of Sir H. Atkinson, who thinks the tax the best of all possible imposts, and who can not imagine that any instance of unfair ness can arise under it, simply reiterated his demand with threats, and the money has to be paid."

There are still a number of amiable and well-meaning people at Borne, who know so little about the Aus tralasian offshoots of the Empire that they imagine that "anything is good enough for the colonies," and busy themselves m exporting the human rubbish of their citie3 to the lands beneath the Southern Cross, under the belief that quantity and not quality is all we look for m the matter of popu lation. For example, a Melbourne ex change says, that " There is a philan thropic society m London which does a power of good m one way or another, but which is not likely to earn the gratitude of the Australian people. The members persist m regarding these colonies as a penal settlement, and have expended a large sum during this year m forwarding us 105 able-bodied gentle men who have been discharged from prison after serving terms for trifling offences like burglary, assault, and arson." This is a pleasant state of affairs truly, and affords the delightful prospect of the establishment m Aus tralasian cities of schools of crime founded by the best imported talent. As to this the writer of the above quoted extract goes on to say, '*The St. Giles's Mission (society evidently labors under the delusion that we have run short of willing and enterprising criminals out here, and is exerting itself to keep up the supply, and, until it ia checked by a large, unanimous and enthusiastic Aus tralian anathema, it will doubtless con tinue to develop this branch of its labors. In the face of the fact that Australia has been agitated from stem to stern over a possible rush of French convicts to the Pacific Islands, this action of the St. G.M.S. is about as elaborate and artistic a specimen of effrontery as we have met with m a long public career." The matter is one to which the attention of the Agents-General should be called by the various Colonial Governments, and the public generally will heartily concur m the hope expressed " that something will be done with force and promptitude to convince this mission society that we do not think the London rough such a vast improvement on his Parisian brother as to hunger for his company."

Fhom the subject of criminals to that of capital purisbmentis an easy transition, and it is noteworthy than m America and on the Continent discussion is now going on as to whether the methods of enforcing the extreme penalty of the law are not barbarous and behind the times, and whether the rope and the guillotine should not be discarded m favor of some more certain, scientific, and painless mode of extinction. The guillotine is a ghastly affair, and before now painful scenes have occurred through its mismanagement, while English scaffolds have frequently witnessed the most terrible spectacles as the result of blundering on the part of the executioner, Sorely if life must be taken as the law's forfeit, it should be taken swiftly, pain less, and unerringly, and all these conditions can be readily fulfilled by the employment of electricity. A Com mission recently appointed by the State of Kew York declares that m the interests of humanity this is the agent which should be adopted 3 and as a minor consideration it is pointed out that it even has the recommendation of economy. The following methods are described : — " One patentee proposes to put the patient standing on a zinc plate and to crown him with a brass or copper zone. The electric current will move from both extremities, and death will be immediate. Another system is even more humane. There is cruelty m requiring the standing position. The convict is seated m an arm-chair, of which the arms are metal ; his feet are on a zinc plaque, and the fatal shock can be administered by merely touching a button. The battery which would thus take the place of the common hang man cen be installed for £200, and utilised for less awful purposes," r J he subject is not a pleasant one, but for all that we should like to see public attention directed to it,. as if that were the case we are persuaded that public opinion would ere long lead to the necessary legislative action.

THE ASHBUBTOM GPAKDIAN, SATUBDAX, APRIL 7, 1888

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In JOHN HOOP /AYAKD AND BLAYN PAPER SIXTY years of f reat Buccesß proclaim superiority m the treatment of Violent Golds, Irritation of the Obest, Aching, Sprain Sprains, Sores, Scalds, Oorns, Bnniona, Sof Corns, etc This meai nine, the property 0 which has been established more than half a century by thousands of cores, is of an inyalu- able use m many inflammatory diseases against which there are not many effi aclous remedies, and is therefore justly considered by a great nnmber of onr most eminent physicians as the most active and least irritating agent m the bove affections. * ' In order to ' avoid counterfeiting, Messrs Fayard and Blayn'a Bi^natur^ has to be required on eveiy ra of paper and on cho box. Wholesale 30, Eve Saint-Merri, Paris France) and sold by all Ghemi&ts m the oloniea; Medical ON E WORD. 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Honored and Learned Phyfilcian— The unworthy one who dares to ftddreaa you and come before yoa humoly m the dust, begs fop hla people (oaate) that 70U would deign to look upon their ignoble miseries and onre them with you» Life-giving grains (Pills). Illustrious ope your most potent medloir 9 is life to them and their children, and all the Brag Bazaars are empty and your Soul i« not In them. Thin humble potitionei, although he is lowly and not worthy to be m yout high presence praya that you. will graciously permit your Life grt'aß (Pills) to come to Aykab. To tile moi learned and wise Physician Haylook (Haydook) of high name. Native to the States of America, united m North Am ?rioa Country. Serviely signing foi himsen and twenty - three others, the Fetititionei planes his sign, T*UI Oarmi, ..., Airll2, 1884. Db J. Haydook : Dear Sxp — I received youc Pills a week ago. I have tried them and must a»y that I never had bo much good done by anything as they have me. 1 have suffered for yesra with billiouaneas aud h?.vo been so elok at times ac not to oare to Hvo, but your Pilla have oured me. One aged man here has taken from me only two of your Pills, and I wish you could flee him. He has had no appetite for five montla, aud to-day he ate a dinner ouch aa api ughinan eats. I had to check him, but h laughed and B»id he wtti treating his stomach to * new sensation, for it really y&a hungry. I hand yen with this four dollars. Please aend at once, a below, your Pilla Mkp Saeak Mannbbs, Oarmi, lilinoin, U.S. We would gue you if we were to go on with them as we very well could do, but the above ra^at auffva. Haydook'a New Liver Pillo awe tha true grainu and jssenoe of health, and the greatest blow- ing that Soienoe has given to the world. 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MELBOURNE CENTENNIAL INTEBNATIONAL EXHIBITION. I AM prepared to represent Manufacturers desirous of opening up or extending busi- ness relations with the Australasian Colonies, at above Exhibition, which will open m Mel- j bour c on Ist August, 1888. Having acted as Special Representative at the several International Exhibitions held m Australia during 1880 and 1881, and having since resided m the Colonies, I am m a posi- tion to advise intending Exhibitors. I shall be glad to supply full information to intending Exhibitors, meanwhile reference may be made to Bank of British North America, the City of Melbourne Bank, Limited, London and Melbourne. Advances made on consignments, account sales tendered, and remittances made monthly G. H. ADAMS, 119 Pitt Street, Sydney. IS Flinders Street, Melbourne. Where all letters and samples should be addressed; and at Brisbane, Adelaide, and Auckland. H. P. GREGORY and CO., SAN FRANCISCO, CAL. and PORTLAND OREGON, SYDNEY, N.B.W. & MELBOURNE, VIC, AUSTRALIA MACHINERY AND i GENERAL COMMISSION MERCHANTS. Offices and Stores m Australia : 17 Pitt Street, Circular Quay, Sydney, N.S.W., & 104 Bourke Street, West, Melbourne, Victoria. SOLE AGENTS FOR J. A. Fay and Co.'s Wood Working Machinery Frank & Co.'s Wood Working Machinery Boult's Variety Moulding and Doyetailing Machine G. F. Blake Manufacturing Co, 6 Steam Pumps New York Belting and Packing Co.'s Rubber Goods Sergeant Drill Co.'s Celebrated Triumph Rock Drills E. W. Bliss' Presses, Dies and Special Machinery Eclipse Wind Engine Co.'s Solid Wheeled Windmills Tanite Co.'s Emery Wheels and Grinders Sturtevant's Blowers and Exhausters Judson's & Pickering's Engine Governors Disston and Sons' Saws and Files Korting's Injectors and Ejectors Pennsylvania Oak Tanned Leather Belt- ing Hathorn, Davy and Co.'s Safety Engines Smith and Coventry's Machine Tools Lamberton and Co.'s Steam Engines, Road Rollers, etc. Geo. Richard and Co.'s Medart Pulleys, Shafting and Fittings. Correspondence solicited. All enquiries promptly and fully replied to. BRANCH OFFICE & FACTORY: 754 Washington Street, New York, - THE BEST !P A. I IST T IN THE WORLD Any shade from Pure White to Jet Black. A COMBINATION of the purest paint with India Rubber, forming a smooth, glossy, firm, durable, elastic and beautiful Paint, unaffected by change of temperature, is perfectly water-proof, nnd adapted to all classes of work, and is m every way a better paint for either inside or outside painting than any other paint m the world. Being from one-third to one-fourth cheaper and lasting at least three times as long as the best lead and oil paints. Be sure that our trade mark is; pn every package. Prepared and ready for nse and sold by the gallon only. There has never been a paint offered the public that has become so popular (m the same time) and given as perfect satisfaction as the Rubber Paint. ABSOLUTE PllITIf AGAINST FIRE, MANUFACTURERS OF VULCAN PAINT AND S O T E R I A. Absolute protection against extension of fire, Color cards and test shingles with instructions and proofs of our materials furnished, VULCAN PAINT is manufactured from the very best materials, costing less, and equal m durability and finishing qualities to the best paint known. Flames cannot spread over surfaces covered with this paint. We manufacture the Vulcan Paint m all colors, * and will furnish any tint desired. Soteria will give perfect security to all rough interior surfaces, such as floor beams, joists, lathing, etc., and while Soteria is furnished at less than cne-half the cost of our Vulcan Paint, its fire proof qualities are equal t < the Vulcan Paint. We furnish it m all colors, and a very valuable property of Soleria is, that, like our Vulcan Paint, it preserves the secrion covered from decay. KEW YORK^FIRE PROOF PAINT CO., OFFICE AND WAREHOUSE : j 65 Maiden Lane, 85 William Street, j New Yckk, U.S.A. Manufactory, Elizabeth, N.J, Goods shipped direct from our own stoekf ,



The Parabolic Water Motor. FOR Driving Church Organs, Ice Cream Freezers, Printing Presses, Elevators, Fans, Ventilators, Coffee Mills, Sewing Machines, and all light machinery. Actual test, m competition with other \u25a0 make?, show that the Parabolic Water Motor, m a given time, and using the same amount of water, did over ioo per cent more work. All parts subject to the action of water of biass, bearings of anti-friction metal. Will work with sandy or muddy as well as with clear water. Made m 5 sizes, supplied com« plete, with fittings by the manufacturers. Seymour &"whitlocjk:, 43 LAWRENCE STREET, Newark, N.J., U.S.A. Also Seymour's Patent Rotary Ventilating Fans m all sizes and styles. Our Gas Governor, H^HB American Gas Saving Company de« I A sire to particularly call the attention of 1 gas consumers to their celebrated GAS GOVERNOR or REGULATOR, which is attached to the meter for the purpose of re- ducing the pressure from the street mains, and keeping it uniform m the pipes throughout the building, thereby preveating blowing and waste at the burners, causing them to give a J steady and brilliant light, at the same time saving from 15 to 50 per cent of the gas. These GOVERNORS are m use m all the Public Buildings at Washington, including the Capitol, where they were placed after com- petitive tests against all comers, including the mercury and glycerine machines ; on the Man- hattan Elevated Railway, where they have saved over 875,000 since 1884, saving *i I »S I 9-37>n five months; the Mutual Life, New York Life, Liverpool and London and Globe Insurance Company's, Astor House, Sinclair House, and many other public and private buildings. Our machines are guaran- teed for five years. We guarantee a large per centage of saving over any others. All communications will receive prompt attention. The price is nominal, and is more than covered the first year by the saving ii gas, Send for pamphlets. Agents wanted. AMERICAN gIF SAVING CO,, No. 23, DEY STREET, New York, U.S,A. THE WALKER Cork Extractor. Pronounced the bes<. Mechanical Cork Extractor m the Market, as it pulls the Cork the easiest, and removes it quickest from the Screw. Its use prevents the agitation of carbonated or other beverages, and allows the sediment to remain undisturbed m the bottle. Designed for the use of hotels, restaurants, saloons, clubs and families. Ornamental m appearance and full nickel plated. Special terms to jobbers. Manufactured by the E. WALKER TOOL COMPANY, ERrE, Perm., U.S.A. Also manufacturers of Walker's Adjustable Face Planes, Detached Handle Chisels and Gouges, and Micrometer Surface and Marking Gouges. HULINS GOLD FOUNTAIN PfeN, Warranteed 14 Carat, Price $9 (37s 6d) per doz. Retails readily for §1 50 each. The best pen for the price ever made. In use am j giving universal satisfaction, HULIN'S LETTER FILE. Will hold 3,000 letters alphabetically arranged More than 5,000,000 m use. Price, m gross lots, $3.75 (15s 6d) per doz. THE MOST Po"pULAR LETTER FILE EVER MADE. Order through Commission Houses. JOHN S. HULIN, MANUFACTURING STATIONER, Dealer m Useful Office Specialties and Labor Saving Devices for all Accountants. 411 Broadway, New York, U.S.A. The Times Windmill, < STRONG AND DURABLE. Has the correct inclination to^the wind. Patent Bearings. LARGE BRASS OIL CUPS. [f Large 11 foot Mill, f.0.b., cars, N.Y. $35 j pakced, weight soolbs, size 33 cubic tfeet. Constructed with 4 or 6 wings. I THEg I.X.L. LAND MEASURE. NOTHING LIKE IT. 23lbs packed weight ; size, 12 cubic feet : f,o.b, cars N.Y., $1.50. THE COMPLETE Wire Stretcher. Packed 'weight per dozen, 2olbs ; size, I cubic footj 4 f.0.b. cars N.Y., per dozen, $2.25. Circulars Free.| B A J <Fm A N, MANUFACTURER, Lanoasteb P.A., U.S.A



Public Notices. FOR COUGHS, OQLDS, Bronchi is Asthma, Ooryza, Influenza, Con- sumption, &c, KAY'S COMPOUND OF UNSEED, Aniseed, Senega, Squill, Tola, &o with Chlorodyno. f KAY'S COMPOUND, a demulcent exrec>orar..t, for Ooughß, Ooldß, and Chert Complaints. RAY' 3 COMPOUND, for Ooughß, and Colds, Is equally serviceable for Horaeß and Cattle. KAY'S TIC PILLS, a Bpeclßo Id Neuralgia, Face-ache, «sc. Con tains Quinine, Iron, &o, /^OA.GULINE.~Oerront for Broken \J 4 r tides, f Sold Everywhere ; . Sole Makers:— KAY BROS., Stock- port, England ONE box of Olark'e b 41 pills is war- ranted to oure all discharges from the urinary organs m either Bex (acquired of constitutional), gravel and pains m the baok. Guaranteed free from mercury. Sold m boxes 4a 6d each, by all ohemißia and patent medicine vendors. Sole pro- prietors, The Lincoln and Midland Conn- ties Drag Co., Lincoln, England. For sale by the wholesale Houbbb. GRATEFUL— COMFORTING. EPPS'S 00 00 A. BREAKFAST. BY a thorough knowledge of the natural lawß whioh govern the operations oi digestion and nutrition, and by a oarefu application of the fine properties of wel \u25a0elected ooooa, Mj. Epps has provided cuv breakfast tables with a delicately flavoured beverage which may savje at many heavy dootor'a billa. It is by the ad'oioas use of each articles of diet thai a constitution may be gradually btsilfc u| antll strong enough to renlst every ten denoy to disease. Hundreds of \u25a0übtlc maladies >re floating ufeqnd no ready c attack wherever there r weak point, We may escape many a fatal ah»ft bj keeping ourselves well fortified with part food and a properly nourished frame.— An article In the Civil Service Gazette. Made limply with boiling water or milk Sold In £lb packets by Grooers, labelled thui : — JAMES EPPS AND 00., HOMCEOPATHXO OHBMZBXB, LONDON ENGLANI mOWLE'S PENNYROYAL AND X STEEL PILLS FOR FEMALES qulokly oorreot all irregularities, and relieve the distressing symptoms bo pre< /alent with the sex. Boxes la l&d and 2s 9d, of all Chemists and Patent Medioine Vendors. Prepared only by The Lincoln and Midland Counties Drug Co., Linooln, England. Wholesale of all the Wholesale Houses. Beware of Imitations. STEEDMAN'S SOOTHING POWDERS FOR CUTTING TEETH. CAUTION TO PURCHASERS. The value of this well-known Family Mcd cine has been afgely tested m all part world, nnd by all grades of society, for upwai of FIFTY YEARS. Its well-earned, exte/i give sale has induced SPURIOUS IMITA TIONS, some of which m OUTWARD APPEARANCE so closely resewble the ori gina &s to have deceived many purchasers The proprietor therefrx" vjels it due to public to give i special nation against the use of SUCH IMITATIONS. Purchasers are therefore requested t fully observe the four following 1 . »• characteristics, without which none genuine: — Ist. — In every case the words JOHN STEEDMAN, CHEMIST, WALWORTh SURREY, are engraved on the Governmen Stamp affixed to each packet. and. — Eacli Single Powder nas directions the dose, and the words, John Stbedm Chemist, Walworth, Surrey, printed thereon 3rd. — The name, Steedman, is always i pel with two EE's. 4th. — The manufacture is carried on lolely at Wahyorth, Surreyi Sold to Packets by all Chetaists and Mcdi cine v v.uiors at is I Jd and 2s o.d each, Kempthornb, Prosskr and Co PRINTING OF ALL KINDB; INCLUDING- Blllheada Circulars Memorandum Forms Agreements Liens Conditions of Sale Catalogues Posters, &c t "; And every description ot LEGAL AND COMMERCIAL LETTERPBESS executed at]the shortest notice and m the LATEST DESIGNS SPECIAL and most favorable terms offered to WHOLESALE ORDERS, ASHBUiRTfcON G/UARDIAN OFFICE,



Railway Time-table. J RAILWAY TIME TABLE- CHRIST- 1 CHURCH, OAMARD DUNEDIN. South. Week Days. Exp. a.m. 'a.m. p.m. p.m 3hristchurch depart 7.20 8.10 1. 15 14.15 \ddingtonjun. „ 7; 2 9 \u25a0\u25a0• Vliddleton ... \u0084 Sockburn .., \u0084 . Hornby ... arrive 7. 50 ... i»45 Hornby depart] 7.58 ... 1.45 { rempleton ... „ * ... LJ.B \ Weedon's ... \u0084 * ... * j Rolleslon Jun. arrive 8.25 840 2 17 Rolleston Jun. depart 2.21 Burnham ... „ 2.34 5.9 Selwyn ... „ 2.56 5.28 Dunsandel ... „ ... * 3-5 5-3 6 Rakaia ... „ ... 9-37 3-47 6.17 Chertsey ... \u0084 ... * 4-2 6^36 Dromore ... \u0084 .\u25ba• (Vshburtcn ...arrivei ... 10 1 5 4>35 7> l s Ashburton depart ... 10.25 4-45 Tinwald . „ 4,54 Winslow (for Longbeach... \u0084 ... * 5 !1 3 Windermere ... \u0084 * ... * Hinds... .« „ ... * 5-4° Ealing ... »• ! ! Rangitata Island \u0084 Rangitata +.„ „ 8.20 • 6.25 Orari (for Geral* dine 8.45 * 6.49 Winchester (for Geraldine) ... \u0084 9.0 \u2666 7.9 Temuka ... „ 9.14 12.6 7.24 Arowhenua »,. „ * .« * Seadown ... \u0084 * .« * Washdykejun. „ 9.44 ... 7-57 Timaru ...arrive 9.5512.37 8.10 1 p.m.\ I Timaru. ~ depart 7.20 12.57 4-4° Normanby ... „ * .... * St Andrews ... „ 8.0 1.25 5.20 Otaio ... ... „ 8.14 c 5.34 Makikihi .. „ 8.32 1.44 5.52 H00k... ... „ * * Studholme Jun. „ 8.55 2.0 6,15 Waihao ... „ * Waitak ; North „ 9-5 2 .~ 7- l S Waitaki South „ * ... * Hilderthorp ... „ * ... * Richmond ... „ * ... * Pukeurijun. ... „ 10.40 ... 7.55 Town Belt ... „ Oamaru .„ „ 11.0 3.10 8.15 Oamaru.., depart 7 301 3.22 4.25 Hampden ... „ 9.11 4.36 6.33 Hillgrove ... „ 924 .„ 6.51 Palmerston ... „ 10.13 5> 2 3 7»4° Waikouaiti ... „ 11.0 5.55 Waitati ... „ 12. 1 6.40 Dunedin ... arrive 1.10 7.40 North. Week Days. Exp. a.m, a.m. p,m. p.m Dunedin ...depart 8.10 3.20 Port Chalmers „ 8.34 * Waitati ... „ 9.13 4-32 Waikouaiti ... „ 9.55 5.25 Palmerston ... „ 10.22 5.57 Hampden ... „ 11.17 7«6 Oamaru ... , y 12.30 8.32 Oamaru ...depart 7.20 18.50 4.20 Town Belt .- „ * ~- ' x'ukeuri Jun. ... „ 7-43 •- 4*4 I Richmond ... \u0084 * ... * Hildertborp ... „ * ... * Waitaki S. ... „ ... Waitaki N. .„ „ 8.20 ... 5.20 Waihio ... „ * ... * Studholme Jun. „ 9.5 159 6.5 Hook ... „ * .„ * Makikihi ... \u0084 9.42 2.18 6.42 Otaio ... „ 9.56 c 6.56 St, Andrews ... „ 10.14 2.36 7.14 Normanby ... \u0084 * ... * Timaru ... „ 10.50 3.5 7.50 Timaru ...depart 7.30' 3.17 ... 5.20 Washdyke Jun. „ 7.42 ... ... 5.32 Seadown .„ \u0084 * .« * Arowhenua ... \u0084 * * Temuka ... „ 8.13 3.49 ... 6.3 Winchester (for Geraldine) ... „ 8.29 ... ... 6.20 Orari (for Geral- dine ... „ 8.47 * ._ 6.35 Rangitata S, ... \u0084 9.10 * _ Do. Island , M \u0084 «. . ... \u25a0Jlat^g ... „ ' ' ... « Hinds ... „ 9.55 * Windermere ... \u0084 * .« ... ... Winslow (for Longbeach... \u0084 10.15 * ... ... Tinwald .„ 10.31 Ashburton arrive 10.40 5,27 ... ... a.m. Ashbuiton depart 10.55 5.37 7.10 Dromore .» » * * * Chertsey „ „ 11.34 * 7-49 Rsxkaia ... „ 11.53 6.19 8.9 Dunsaude\ ... „ 12.30 * 8.46 Selwyn ... \u0084 12.40 * 9.0 Burnham ... „ 12.57 * 9.17 Rolleston Jun. arrive 1.8 7.11 ... Rolleston Jun. depart 1. 11 7.13 b Weedon's ... • b b Templeton ... \u0084 130 b b Hornby ...arrive 1.39 b b Hornby depart 1.44 1> ~~b Sockburn ... „ * b * Middleton ... „ * • ' • Addington Jun. \u0084 2.4 b 10.9 Christchurch arrive) 210 7.55 10.15 * Platforms only. Trains do not stop at these unless required. Kotice should be given to the guard at the previous slopping station by any passenger wishing to alight at on 3 of these platforms. b Trains stop to put down passengers only. c Stops on Saturdays only, if required. t Starts from Rangitata on Saturdays only, on other days it starts from Orari. CHRISTCHURCH AND LYTTELTON. Passenger trains leave Christchurch at 6.55, 7-3°> 8 -5> 9-5) IQ-25, a.m., 12.10, 1,25, 2.40, 4-°> 5-3°> 6 - I s> 6 >s°- 8 - J 5; P-m,, arrive m Lyttelton 7.20, 7.55, 8.30, 9.30, 10.50, a.m., 12.35, I-50, 3-5.4-25, 5-55. 6.40, 7.15, 8.40, p.m. Trains leave Lyttelton for Christchurch at 6.50, 7-30, 8.35, 9-35. ".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. 10.0, 11.45, a-^-, 1.5, 2.25, 3.50, 4.55, 5.40, 6.25,' 7.45, 9.25, p.m. Extra Trains.' An extra train on Thursdays leaves Christ- church for Lyttelton at 11.30 p.m., and on Saturdays at 10,0 p.m. An extra train leaves Lyttelton for Christchurch on Thursdays at ki.o p.m., and on Saturdays at 10.30 p.m. RAKAIA AND ASHBURTON FORK? BRANCH. To Methven p.m. Rakaia ... depart 6.40 Halfield ... „ x Somerton ... \u0084 J Mitcham ... \u0084 J Sherwood .„ „ j Lauriston \u0084. „ 7.33 Urrall .. .„ \u0084 J Lyndhurst ... „ j Cairnbrae \u0084,, \u0084 { Methven ... arrive 8.10 To Kakaia a.m. " ' Methven ... depart a6. 40 Cairnbrae' ... \u0084 Lyndhurst .- „ ± Urrall ... . m „ j Lauriston ... „ 7.17 Sherwood ... „ t Mitcham .... \u0084 J Somertcn Hatfie'd ... „ X Rakaia... „, arrive 8.0 X Platform only! ~ MOUNT SOMERS BRANCH, To Mount Somers p m Ast burton depart c.^e Tinwald Junction «. ... r£? Chelmsford .„ " % 54 WesteiSeld ... .« ... j, * Hackthorne Road ... ... „ + Valletta ... ,„ tm \\ j Anama ... ,„ .„ v * Cavendish ... ... ,„ ff \u2666 Mount Somers „. ...arrive] 7.20 To Ashburton a , m . Mount Somers , m \u0084. depart 7« Cavendish .„ , m ... „ j Anama \u0084, ... „_. \u2666 Valetta .J Z Z I Hackthorne road .. t Westerfield .... t Chelmsford « '.. ", || j Tinwald Tunction ... "iar'r'lvr 0.1 l Ashburton T — ... „ | 9 . 30



• Strata ardOo J. F. s TEiTZ 4 c o> PRACTICAL WATOIIMAKEKS, JEWEL- LERS, AND MANUJTACTUREHS, 261 HIGH STREET, CHEISTOHUROH. WE are manufacturing on the Premises most of our Large and Varied Stock of Watches, Clocks, ;md Jewellery, and are offering the same to the Pablic at LESSTHAJh WHJLE3ALB PRICE. The reason wa cau soil Cheaper than anyone cUe is that wo are OUR 6Wtf MANUFACTURERS} OUR OWN IMPORTERS, AND OUR OWN RETAIL DEALERS. Selling our Goods direct from our Workshops to the Public, thereby saviug the Wholesale Merchants 1 proSts, the 20 per cent, daty, freight, and other expanses which the ordinary i Retail Dealer has (o pay. J. F. STRATZ & CO.'S Own Manufactured EngUah Hunting Levers ; japped and jewelled movements, ctrong Sterling Silver Cases. Price £3 10s. Warranted 10 years, Regular value for £5 10s. OR OWN MANUFACTURED English Hunting Levers, very strong, " Hall Marked " Starling Silver Oases, air-tight and dust-proof, capped extra jewelled movements, real gold balance, £4 10s. Same quality cannot be bought elsewhere under £7 7s. Warranted 16 Ybabs. OUR OWN MANUFACTURED r.glish Levera at £6 10s, with real Tonometer balance, jewelled movement, rapped, extra stout Fterling Silver Oases. A splendid Timekeeper, well worth £8 10a. Waukanteo 20 Yeabs. OUR OWN MANUFACTURED English Hunting Levers at £6 6s, same quality sold elsewhere for £10 10s. Thesa Watches ure vary strongly 'cons tructel with real compensation balance, c>pped and extra jewelled movements m air-tight aud (Just-proof Cases of Solid Sterling Silver, aud are warranted 25 year NOTICE. The" above Watche3 are registered and protected by law, and anyone offering worth- less imitations or infringing on our rights will bs prosecuted. EOTHERIIAM WATCHES. A leading firm m Chrietchurch having repoited that they alone sold Genuine Rotheroam Watches, and those sold by all other Jewellers were not genuine, we hereby offer t» Reward of £50 to them or any one else who can prove that the Rotherham Knglish Levera that I am selling at £3 16s are not genuine* J. F. STRATZ & CO. Have a large assortment of JLadieß" : Watohts botu m Silver anrf Gold, hand- somely tngravaJ O.tsea, "Hall Marked." ' Prices : In Silver, fiom 265 ; m gold, from 1 £3 Bs. Beautifully finished, and very , suitable for Christmas presents. : A- Written Guarantee with every Watob, JEWELLERY. Ladies 1 and Gents' Gold and Silver Jewellery of every description kept m Stock, or made to orde on the Premises on the shortest notice. Inspection Invited. CUTLERY, J-dczin Knives and; Forks, white or black handler, for 8s 6d. Beßt quality Table Knives, 7b 6d |-dozen. Forks white metal, Electro Silver-plated, 5s 6d £- dozen. Tea Spoons, white metal, warranted to wear white, 3s 6d i-dozen. » Taole Spoons, white metal, warranted 'to wear white, 7b 6d J-dozen. Electro Plated Greet Stands from 1 0s 6d. SPECTACLES AND EYE- GLASSES Toßuit all sights, rrom la a pair upwards If cheaper SPEOTAOLIsh are wanted can supply you with them for 3d a pr.ir. As have had gr.at practical experitnee m manufacturing of SPECTACLES, we wo strongly advise you not to wear the co monest Spectaclss, as thoy will mo3t li kely your tight more harm than good. YOUR SIGHT TESTED FREE OP CHARGE. Invalids and others requiring SPECTACLES and are not able to come Into tc vn, if they will send their address, I will forward io them a Sight Qunge by which means they can find out what number SPECTACLE they require, without having the inconvenience or coming into town, Repairing dond m all its branches on'! the premises "Waterhary Watches," "Hitch- cock," and " May's Ideal " patent Lamps re- paired, All materials kept m stock. All orders accompanied with Post Office order or cheque, will be forwarded bj return mail, Entialactlon given or money returned, J F. STRATZ & CO, 1 261 high Street, nfmxsTCinjßCH SAMPLE WATCHES MAT BE BEEN AT H, M, JONES', East Sireet, i 1



Lazy and dull feelings always preceedjsick" ness, which nothing but Hop Bitters : will banish. Get the genuine American. Bead H Kneating's Cough Lozenges cure Coughs, Asthma, Bronchitis, Medical testimony states that no other medicine is so effeotual m the cure of these dangerous maladies. One Lozenge alone gives ease, one or two at bed- time ensure rest. For relieving difficulty of breathing they are invaluable. They contain no opium nor any violent drug. Sold by al] [ chemists, m tins, 1b l£d and 2a 9d each,