POPULATION OF AUSTRALASIA.

[BY BIiEOTBIO TEIiBORAPH— OC PYRIGHI ]

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(Received April 25, 315 p m.) Sydney, April 25 The Government Statist, in his report states that the progress of the popula tion of the Australasian Colonies shews that the births last year were 120.000, being an average per thousand of population of 34*43, the deaths were 47,500, being an average of 13*64 per thousand. New Zealand showed the . lowest birth-rate, viz., 31 71; also the j lowest death-rate, 10-17. The immigra tion was 247,000, and the emigration 182,000. The excess of immigrants to, over the emigrants from New Zea land was only 977.

THE SHOPHOURS BILL.

Mr Joyce, the member for Lyttelton, has cut out for himself a path which runs parallel to that followed for years tvith much perseverance and with con siderable success by the late Mr Braid ishaigh Bradshaw. The last mentioned gentleman was, as is well known, the father of th^ Factory 'Acts of the colony, better known as " The Employment of Females and thers Act" with its amendments, which secures women and children' working in factories of all kinds against being compelled to labor during unduly long hours, or in ill-ventilated and otherwise unsuitable and unhealthy premises. The present generation has failed to exhibit that appreciation of the lion gentleman's labours to which ho was fairly entitled, but in generations to come his memory will undoubtedly be honored and cherished as that of a public benefactor. Mr Joyce's efforts are alike humane in their object, and are directed towards securing a like protection from overwork and reasonable opportunities for healthy recreation and Belf-improvement for that other large section of the population who gain their living behind the counter as shop assistants. Mr Joyce has seen that the voluntary efforts of those of the masters who have joined in Early Closing Movements nearly always fail of securing the closing of shops at a uniform early hour, because of the greed of a small and selfish minority who will stand out, or who do even worse by first entering into agreements with the rest of their trade as to a fixed hour of closing, and then break-up the whole arrangement by a stealthy opening of side-doors, or by other furtive breaches of the compact entered into, and has perceived that the only way to secure the permanence of a uniform hour of early-closing is to regulate the matter by law. This has been done in Victoria with good effect, and Mr Joyce's Bill, which is modelled on the lines of the Act in force in the sister colony, after setting forth in the preamble that "the health ot many persons engaged in various retail trades is seriously injured by reason of the long hours of businoss, and that it is expedient to limit such hours, proceeds to enact as follows : — From and after the expiration of. three months after the passing of the Act (which is to be known as 'The Shophours Act') all retail shops in the colony, except those mentioned in the schedule, are to be closed from six p.m. till six a.m. on all week days except Saturday, and must be closed from Saturday at. ten p.m. until six a.m . on Monday, saving that on any day next preceding a public holiday they may be kept open till ten p.m. No employer may permit any employee to remain in any retail shop or premises later than one hour after the prescribed time of closing except for the purpose of stock-taking. The Act is not to apply to chemists or druggists selling or supplying medicines, drugs, or medicinal appliances after closing hour, nor to the occupier of any shop or premises supply- Ing any article to any person lodging in such premises, or for provisioning any mail steamer, or supplying anything in case of sickness, nor is it to render un lawful the continuance in a shop after the hour appointed for closing, of any customers who were in the shop imme diately before that hour, for a period of ("not more than ) one hour after closing. The businesses and premises exempted from the operations of the Act are the following, viz. — Houses licensed for the Bale of intoxicating liquors, refreshment houses wherein nothing is sold but eat ables and drinkables consumed by the purchasers on the premises, and news paper offices. The penalties for breach of the Act aro not less than £2 nor more than £5 in the case of a first, and not less than £5 nor more than £10 for any subsequent offence. This Bill, it may be remembered was introduced last session but never arrived at the stags of second reading, but a large number of petitions were presented in its fa for. Eecent telegrams inform us that at a meeting of shopkeepers in Auckland it has been determined to support the Bill heartily, and it was stated that like support will also be accorded from Otago* Mr Joyce therefore seems to haye a fair prospect of succeeding in p'aciag his Bill upon the statute book during the now rapidly approaching session, and we therefore take this opportunity of, for the second time, drawing attention to the legislation pro posed in order that those who desire the Bill made law may take steps to strengthen Mr Joyce's hands, and that any necessary amendments may be pointed out^ ,

THE ABHBUBTQJS &UAKDIAN, THURSDAY, APRIL 26, 1888

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Tremblings, with Lassitude and General Debility quickly yield to the potent force oi these well-known Pills, and they are unV rivalled in their efficacv in all FEMALE COMPLAINTS, Removing all obstructions, skin blemishes, pimples and boils, better than any other 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 lender it invaluable in all THROAT AND CHEST DISEASES,. .. Curing Bronchitis, Quinseys, and Asthma, reducing GJandular Lumps, closing andt healing Abscesses and Fistulas, and for alleviating the excruciating tortures of RHEUMATISM, GOUT, And Neuralgia it is unsuspassed. It never fails to remove Scurf and every species of skin disease, The Pills and Ointment are manufactured' ' at No. 8, New Oxford street (late 533, Oxford street, London), and are sold by all vendors of Patent Lines throughout the Civilized World. .'.,-.'. 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Savon-Orlaa-Veloute, exquisitely per* fumed for the toilet and baths Savon-Oriza Oriza Soap) — No. 2, extra fine, in boxeß, 6 cakes, 12 exquisite perfumes, No. 1 Orlxa-Savon-Inoorore, superior quality, rose tea, white heliotrope and white violet Orisa-Tonioa (extract of plants) to oleanae the hair — new mown hay, uiosaroae, violet, etc. Ortea-Powder — Flowers of Oarolina rice ; for softening and refreshing the skin ; in excellent boxeß, with powder puff O?i*a-Veloute — Flowers of rice, powder, adhering to the skin, with the per- \u25a0 fume of new moon hay Orlsa <Flower& (white and ambered) — Ah excellent toilet water, tonio to the sjdn, sweetly and delicately per- fumod Aqua-Orlza — New toilet water, lefreshing tho skin Orlia-Hay — A toilet water with the per- fume of new moon hay Orlxa- Aoldullne — Toilet vinegar, aromatlo and disinfectant, specially adapted for ladies' toilets OrisA-Sootoh-Lavender — Sprlga of Soo oh lavender flowers ; a rich toilet watet Eau-de-Oologne-Orlua— -The high-life tol- let water Orliß-W*tar — Concentrated and distilled. Extraot of superior Ean de Cologne Gonttoii-Orisa-Dentifrioe — An exlllr for preserving the teeth, and gnms In good health and preventing decay Orixa-Dentalre, in paato or powder, for whitening the te«th wlthont affecting the ouftmei Esa Oriia et Oriaa-Lys — Perfumes for dooming linen and the handkerchief without staining Orlsa-Oil— -Variously perfumed j for ren- a&i'lng the hair uof t and brilliant, and preventing om falling off ; Odsa-Lacte (Otic* Milk) — An emulsive lotion refreshing tonic to the skin, amoving sad epotb iuid preventing wrinkles on the faoe Cteeme Orlsa (of Ninon do Lonolos)— Fot producing a beautiful white complex- lorn with the clearness and velvety sof tneoo of youth OsiEaliue-Ooloranto fthe beat hair dye)— For Instantaneously dyeing the hale to Buy eiiado, and with no danger to health. le boxes, oaoh with brush, uonib, proapectußj and bottle ; sr In boxes, the bottle only without aooea« aortas Ess Orisft-Inoolore Vlolette of the a. most exquisite perfume nosegay of violets Bos Orli* Suave white heliotiope— Boo onat r 9 the fl ottos' t 8



*Ulßluu*Bfl Nor.ieas. j \u25a0 IT" EATING'S POWDER destroys both 1 £X_ fleas, moths, beetles, imd all o'.her inaeots, whilst quite harmless to -domestic Animals, In exterminating beetles the anoceaa off this powdei ia eytraordk^r^ bII la porfootly cloan in »pp\ic%tlon. Sos th'ri article yon pnrch.^fc is K^ATrN'TS. Al! imltatioi,'?-.- *r*> ooxiont< a?i.i Ipoff^ct.nal Bold tfna, >M, tfi; »-;('*. %>, Gd e»rh ; h*~- all Ohetnistfl. BLANOAHB S IODINE OF IRON PILLS 4 PPSOVBDbythe Acndom7of Medicine i^. of Pjyris, aro apecially ret ommeiided by tho Medical Calebritiea of the World fcr Scrofula (Tumors, King'a Evil, etc), ths earlj siagcß of Consumption, Oonstitntianal "We??"- --ness, Poorness of Blood, and for stimnlatiiir and regulating its periodic courae. Nonj genuine unless aigned " Blancard, 40, rue Co :ia» parte, Paria." Sold by Druggists and Gcemiec thronpbom ho Colonief «^OUNT SOMLIRS & METHVBN lyjL ROYAL MAIL OOAOH, On and after Jannarj lit, 1885, the .nderßlgi.ed will run a Ooaoh eaoh Mon- !»y, Wednesday and Saturday, starting at iodn from Hood's Hotel, Mount Somera, WSprlngbum and Alford Forest, there ionneotlng with Duff's Ooaoh from Methven •etarnlng same evening. Farea—Sprlng- burn, 2s, return, 3s ; Alford Forest, v eturn, 6s, ? 27 T. HIX. riINWALD AND MOUtfT SOMERS I RAILWAY. VIOUNT SOMBFS AND CAVENDISH ROYAL MAIL OOAOH. The above Ooaoh leaves Rood's hotel orCavendlph Railway Statioa everyday, meeting each train, Pasaei.gera by morning train may pro* seed by ooaoh to Alford Forest, thence to Methven in time for the last train for Ohrlatchurch, or may return in time for the last train for Ashburton, Parcels ant Orders will receive every Attention. Hcrae and Buggies on hire. In JOHN HOOP /AYAED AND BLAYN PAPER SIXTY years of great Bucceaß proclaim, superiority in the treatment of Violent \u25a0, Golds, Ir ritatioa of the Cheat, Aching, Sprain • Spraina, Sorea, Scalds, Oorna, Bunions, Sof Coma, etc. This medi sine, the property o which has been eatabliahed more than half a century by thousan Jb of cures, ia of an invalu- able nae in many inflammatory diseases against which there are not many effi acloua remedies, g and ia therefore juatly considered by a great number of our moat eminent phyaiclana aa the most active and leaßt irritating agent in the y bove affections. In order to avoid counterfeiting, Meaara e B'ayard and Blayn's Bi^naturwi has to be required on eveiy ro of paper and on che box. Wholesale 30, Bue Saict-Merri, Parif 11 Franco) and aold by all Chemists in th( oloniea: 's n . Medical. h ONE WORD al Dkab Fbmnds— We have some heslta tlon in addressing you in the manner fol lowing, but hope that it will not bi ld looked at in any invidious light, when w< etftte that Iv la only our ksgard.for yon health that oauaarf ua to do ii. We havi rs bean R Firra of AmJ^iic-fii Ohamfcifca fo ro.any, m?iny yer>r3 &vA hava in the 10-nj oouroo of this tioso rormufsctarad lorlbis Hedioiziea that being bas«d ou.^oioat-ifi rs fcvxrmla and abaolnto ewe and psjookio! in mauaJfaotnre, have enjoperi a popvl».?tt;; fav in advance of any othos Phßnii&aa'stv c«l Pr«ipatatlonß of the day, llovr sue oaßfiful we have bean £n th'.fl, Ia only t< t- not* the extrfiordinary amount of thi sales of oar Haydook s Se\r Lives Pill We have the ploaanzj' to Btrte that wi es have sold 28,080 Vials of Dr Haydock'i New Liver Pilk. The reason of this de roand Is because ire find in Haydook' New Llvei Pills a wonderful and extri s, ordinary combination of oonoentratec medicine. The Victories of Soienoe- Electric Telegraphs, Steam and Printinj s, — revolutionised the whole system of thi globe, and made mankind wiser and bet ter. 30, although there are countlesi Pilla need fof diseases and elaimine mnoi as to their merit, the remarkable dis - covery of Dr Haydook h»a ooiipaed then: all, and hits founded a New Medical Sys- -1 tern. The Doctors, whose vast doses oi fonr ov five pilla enfeeble the stomach and paralyse the bowolo, mast give way to the man who restores* health and appetite with ono or two of his extraordinary Vegetable Pills. One or two of Db H*y. dock's New Liver Pills suffices to place the stomach In perfect order creates an appetite, end readers the spirit light and buoyant. If the Liver is affected Its fane- tlona ore restored, end if the Nervoac System is enfeebled, it fa In rigorated and BUfitalned, TRANSLATION. Aykab, ProvSr.ce of Barman, 8.1. Honored and Learned Physician — Tho ; t uDworthy oco who dsroe to address you ' and ocme before you humoly In the duat, begs 'foe his people (ocßte) that 70U would ', deign id look upon their ignoble miseries r and oure them with your Life-giving 1 grains (Pille). lilactvious one your 1 moßt potent mediclr 9in life to them and t their ohildren, and ali the Drug Eaaaaro 1 aro empty find yo*ir Soul le not in them. i Thi» Gamble potitioncE, although he is - lowly and not woxthy to be In you? high f piesanco prays that yon will grao'ouoly 5 permit your Life gr- »"na (Pills) to come to 1 Aykab. To tile mo^ learned and wise r Physician Haylook (Haydook) of high • tt&me. Native to tho States of Amerioa, , nnitod In North America Country. Servlely signing foi himaen and twenty* thußQ ofcherj, tho Petitltionev plaoea his sign, TKi '.6SBBBAKOIBI.. , Oarnik, _\u0084„ Ai ril 2, 1884. Dr J. Haysouk : Dear S^r — I received 3?onr Pills a week ago. I have tried them and mnat s»y that I never had 00 much good done by anything qs they have me. I havo fluttered for years with blliiononesß aud hr.vo boon bo sick at tlmeu us not to earn to liva, but your Pills have cured me. One aged man here has taken horn me only tis o of your Pills, and I wkh yon could dee him, He has had no appetite for five raontl «, and to-day he titi) »> dinner such as »pi ughman oats. I hnd to oheok him, but h laughed and mid he wi*4 trotting hla atomaoh to a new oeuHfttlon, for it really ym hungry, I hand yon with thin four dollars. Ploaao soskl ftt otiice, a bolo'tJ, Pills ' Miw Sakah Mannbbs, Oamml, Illinois, U.S. J We would gno you If we were to go on with them «iw very well oould do, bnt tho »bove mint unfFva. Haydook's Now Liver Pille p.- jo t*\o trne grains and oeeence of health, and the greatest bless- ing that Science haa given to the world. For Nervous Prostration, Weakness, Gkmeral Lassitude, Want of Appetite and Sick Hoadaoha, DsHayd^i Hew Liver Pilk. wlli bo found ai? \u25a0 jotual Bemody. Waoh vial oontalaa " .enty Pilla. Price Twenty-five Cent* For sale by &H Drug. gists. Any eo«.ptlo o& have a vial of Pllln Sent him Free on reoeipt o his namo and address, fov a trial. Send a postal oard for oopy of pamphlet— " The Liver and Its Mystery," + furnishes valuable information to HAYDOOK & 00 New York, D,S. CUtmoKt — Druggists are desired to no- ti.-in that the name of J. H. Vmnsls-, sole agent, in written aopoa/ieaoh doiien pack- K»« \u25a0! HRydook'B iAvev FUI«a|4U with. I



MELBOURNE CENTENNIAL INTERNATIONAL Hi 2L oLIISJL J. JLUJX • I AM prepared to represent Manufacturers desirous of spening up or extending busi- ness relations with the Australasian Colonies, at above Exhibition, which will open in Mel- Ibour e on Ist August, 1888. Having acted as Special Representative at the several International Exhibitions held in Australia during 1880 and 1881, and having since resided in the Colonies, I am in a posi- tion to advise intending Exhibitors. I shall be glad to supply full information to ntending 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 Bale3 rendered, and remittances made monthly Ot. HriDAMS, 119 Pitt Street, Sydney. ijS Flinders Street, Melbourne. Where all letters and samples should be addressed ; and at Brisbane, Adelaide, arid Auckland. H. P. GREGORY and CO., SAN FEANCISCO, CAL. and PORTLAND OREGON, SYDNEY, N.S.W. & MELBOURNE, VIC, AUSTRALIA MACHINERY AND GENERAL MimiOl MMHAm offices and Stores in Australia]: 17 Pitt Street, Circular Quay, Sydney N.S.W., &-T64 Bourke Street, West Melbourne, Victoria, SOLE AGENTS FOR J. A. Fay and Co.'s Wood Worlds Machinery Frank & Co.'s Wood Working Machiner Boult's Variety Moulding and Dovetailin Machine G. F. Blake Manufacturing Co.'s Steat Pumps New York Belting and Packing Co, : Rubber Goods Sergeant Drill Co.'s Celebrated Triump Rock Drills E, W. Bliss' Presses, Dies and Sped; Machinery Eclipse Wind Engine Co.'s Solid Wheele Windmills Tanite Co.'s Emery Wheels and Grindei Sturtevant's Blowers and Exhausters Judson's & Pickering's Engine Governoi Disston and Sons' Saws and Files Korting's Injectors and Ejectors Pennsylvania Oak Tanned Leather Bel ing Hathorn, Davy and Co.'s Safety Engin< Smith and Coventry's Machine Tools Lamberton and Co.'s Steam Engine; Road Rollers, etc. Geo. Richard and Co.'s Medart Pulley! Shafting and Fittings. Correspondence solicited. All enquiries promptly and fully replied to. BRANCH OFFICE & FACTORY 754 Washington Street, New York, ip THE BEST F> -A. I N T IN THE WORLD Any shade from Pure White to Jet Black. A COMBINATION of the purest pain with India Rubber, forming a smooth glossy, firm, durable, elastic and beautifu Paint, unaffected by change of temperature is perfectly water-proof, and adapted to al classes of work, and is in every way a bettei paint for either inside or outside paint'ng tbat any other paint in the world. Being fron one-third to one-fourth cheaper and lasting ai least three times as long as the best lead anc oil paints. Be sure that our trade mark is on every package. Prepared and ready for nse and sold by the gallon only. There has nevei been a paint offered the public that has become so popular (in the same time) and given as perfect satisfaction as the Rubbei Paint. — ABSOLUTE PROTECTION 'AGAINST FIRE. MANUFACTURERS OF VULCAN PAINT AND SOTERIA. 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 malerials, costing less, and equal in durability and finishing qualities to the best paint known. Flames cannot spread over surfaces covered with this paint. We manufacture the Vulcan Paint in 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. Wo furnish it in all colors, and a very valuabl« property of Soieria is, that, like our Vulcan Paint, it preserves the secrion covered from decay. NEW YORK~~FIRE PROOF PAINT CO., OFFICE AND WAREHOUSE : 65 Maiden Lane, 85 William Street, New Yckk, U.S.A. Manufactory, Elizabeth, N,J, Goods shipped direct from our own stocky , 1



The Parabolic Water I Motor, FOR Driving Church Organs, Ice Cream Freezers, Printing Presses, Elevators, Fans, Ventilators, Coffee Mills, Sewing Machines, and all light machinery. Actual test, in competition with other , makes, show that the Parabolic Water Motor, in a given time, and using the same amount of water, did over 100 per cent more work. All parts subject to the action of water of brass, bearings of anti-friction metal. Will work with sandy or muddy as well as with clear water. Made in 5 siz^s, supplied com- plete, with fittings by the manufacturers. SEYMOUR &IYHITLOCK, 43 LAWRENCE STREET, Newark, N.J., U.S.A.. Also Seymour's Patent Rotary Ventilating Fans in all sizes and styles. Our Gas Governor. THE American Gas Saving Company de- sire to particularly call the attention of gas consumers to their celebra'ed 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 in the pipes throughout the building, thereby preveating blowing and waste at the burners, causing them to give a steady and brilliant light, at the same time saving from 15 to 50 per cent of the gas. These GOVERNORS are in use in all the Public Buildings at Washington, including the Capitol, where they weie 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 $75,000 since 1884, saving $11,519.37 in 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 GAS SAVING 00, No. 23, DEY STREET, New York, U.S.A. THE WALKER Cork Extractor. Pronounced the bes'. Mechanical Cork Extractor in the Market,- as it pulls the Cork the easiest, and removes it quickest from the Screw. Its use prevents the agitation of carbonate< ' or other beverages, and allows the sedimen to remain undisturbed in the bottle. Designed for the use of hotels, restaurants saloons, clubs and lamilies. Ornamental i , J appearance and full nickel plated, hpecir j- terms to jobbers. Manufactured by the 'I E. WALKER TOOL COMPANY 9 Et Erte, Pknn., U.S.A. Also manufacturers ef Walker's' Adjustabl Fnce Planes, Detached Handle Chisels an Gouges, and Micrometer Surface and Markinj Gouges. __ . \u25a0j HULIN 8 GOLD FOUNTAIN PEN el Warranteed 14 Carat. [y ___ Price $9 (37s 6d) per doz. Retails readily fo " fti SOtach, The best pen for the price ever made. In usi - fc.every where and giving universal satisfaction, HULIN'S LETTER FILE. Will hold 3,000 letters alphabetically arranged More than 5,000,000 in use. Price, in gross lots, $3.75 (15s 6d) per doz. THE MOST POPULAR LETTER FILE EVER MADE. Order through Commission Houses. JOHN S.IIULIN, MANUFACTURING STATIONER, Dealer in 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 tortile wind, Patent Bearings. LARGE BRASS OIL CUPS. Large 11 foot Mill, f.0.b., cars, N.Y. $35 • pakced, weight soolbs, size 33 cubic feet. Constructed with 4 or 6 wings. THE} 1 I.X.L. LAND MEASUEE. NOTHING LIKE IT. 23lbs packed weight; size, 12 cubic feet; 1 f.o.b. cars N.Y., $1.50. |THE COMPLETE Wire Stretcher. Packed'weight per dozen, 2olbs ; size, I cubic y foot ;£f.o.b. cars N.Y. , per dozen, $2.25. Circulars Free. B A J S~M A N, Lanoabib P.A. t U.S.A i



Public Notices. FOR OOUGHS, COLDS, Bkonohi is Asthma, Ooryza, Influenza, Oon- lumption, &c, KAY'S COMPOUND OF UNSEED, Aniseed, Sonegm, Squill, Tolu, &o ylth Chlorodyne. KAY'S COMPOUND, a demulcent i exree f orar t, for Congha, Oolda, Mid Chert Complaints. KAY'.? COMPOUND, for Oonghß, and Oolda, la equally serviceable for Horaoa and Cattle. KAY'S TIC PILLS, a specific u Neuralgia, Faoe-aohe, <Sre. Con I »nlns Quinine, Iron, &o. : /^<OAGULINE.— Oerrent for Broken V^ ir tides, Sold Everywhere. Sole Makers:— KAY BROS., Stock- pork, England ONE box of Clark's B 41 pills ia war- ranted to cure all discharges from the urinary organs in either sex (acquired of constitutional), gravel and pains In the baok. Guaranteed free from mercury. Soid In boxes 4s 6d eaoh, by all ohemlsts and patent medicine vendors. Sole pro* prletors, The Lincoln and Midland Coun- ties Drug Co., Lincoln, England. For sale by the wholesale Houses. GRATEFUL— COMFORTING. BPPS'3 0000 A. BREAKFAST. BT % thorough knowledge of the natural laws whioh govern the operations ol digestion and nutrition, and by a oarefu application of the fine properties of wel aelooted coooa, Mj. Epps has provided our breakfast tables with » delioatelj flavoured beverage whloa may save m many heavy doctor's bills. It li by th< adciouu use of suoh articles of diet thai % constitution may be gradually built u] until strong enough to resist every ten denoy to disease. Hundreds of nubtli maladies yte floating uiroqnd as ready < attack wherever there ? weak point We may esoape many • fatal sh#ft b; keeping ourselves well fortified with pur food and • properly nourished frame. - An article in the Civil Service Gazette. \u25a0 Made simply with boiling water or milk Sold in £lb packets by Grooers, labelle thus :— JAMES EPPS AND CO., HOMOEOPATHIC OHIMISTB, LONDON ENGLANI fJIOWLE'S PENNYROYAL ANI i STEEL PILLS FOR FEMALE! -juiokly oorreot all irregularities, an relieve the dlstresoing symptomß so prc ralont with the sex. Boxes la l|d and 2 9d, of all Ohemlats and Patent Medioin Vendors. Prepared only by The Llnool: and Midland Counties Drug Co., Llncolr. Eagland. Wholesale of all the Wholesal Houses. Beware of Imitations, STEEDMAN'S SOOTHING POWDERS FOR CUTTING TEETH. CAUTION TO PURCHASERS. The value of this well-known Family Med cine has been aigely tested in all part world, nnd by all grades of society, for upwa; of FIFTY YEARS. Its well-earned, extc- aive sale has induced SPURIOUS IMITi TIONS, some of which in OUTWAR APPEARANCE so closely resevible the 01 gina £s to have deceived many purchaser The proprietor therefov" Cjels it due to public to give 1 special _&.acion against the \v of SUCH IMITATIONS. Purchasers are therefore requested t fully observe the lour following 1 characteristics, without winch none genuine: — Ist. — In every case the words JOH; STEEDMAN, CHEMIST, WALWORTI SURREY, are engraved on the Governme: Stamp affixed to each packet. 2nd. —-Each Single Powder nas directions the dose, and the words, John Steedm Chemist, Walworth, Surrey, printed thereon 3rd. — The name, Steedman, is always s pi with two EE's. 4th. — The manufacture is carried on sole! at Wlworth, Surrey. So!d 'n Packets by all Chemists and Mec cine Viadors at ts i£d and 2s gd each. KEMPTtiORNE, Prosser and Co PRINTING OF ALL KINDS INCLUDING— Billheads Circulars Memorandum Forms Agreements Liens Conditions of Sale Catalogues Posters, &c. i And every description ot LEGAL AND COMMERCIAL LETTERPRESS executed at^the shortest notice and In the LATEST DESIGNS > SPECIAL and most favorable terms offered to WHOLESALE ORDERS, A SJH B U^R T>6 NLG 4 U ARDI A N OFFICE,



Bailway Time-table. | _ RAILWAY TIME TABLE- OHRIST- OHUROH, OAMARD DUNBPIN. . South. Week Days. ~~ Exp. a.m. a.m. Bp.m. Dhristchurch depart 7- 20 8>I ° x<l s J4-*5 \ddington Jun. „ 7^9 ••• I - # 2 3 Middleton ... \u0084 # ••• # Sockbum ... >t ••• Hornby ... arrive 7-5° •- T -45 Hornby depart 7.58 ... 1.45 J rempleton ... „ * ••• Wecdon's ... \u0084 ••• * Rolleslon Jun. arrive 8.25 840 2 17 Rolleston Jun. depart ,2.21 Burnhara ... „ \ 2 -34 5-9 Selwyn ... „ ... ... 2.56 5.28 Dunsandel ... „ ... * 3-5 5-36 Rakaia ... „ ... 9<37 3-47 6.17 Chertsey ... „ .... * \ 2 6 5 6 Dromore ... „ ... Ashburtcn ...arrive ... 10 15 4-35 7.1$ Ashburton depart ... 10.25 4. 45 Tinwald . „ \u25a0 4»54 Winslow (for Longbeach... „ ." 5^3 Windermere ... „ * Hinds.., .„ „ - * 5;40 Ealing ... \u0084 * t Rangitata Island „ Rangitata + ... „ 8.20 * 6.25 Orari (for Geral. dine „ 8.45 * 6.49 Winchester (for Geraldine) 9-° * 7-9 Temuka .„ „ 9.14 12.6 7j24 Arowhenua ._ \u0084 * .- Seadown ... \u0084 * ••- Washdyke Jun. „ 9. 44 ••• 7-57 Timaru ...arrive 9-55 "37 B.io| ~" ) p.m.i Timaru... depart 7^20 12.57 4;4° Novmanby ... \u0084 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.J15 Waihao ... \u0084 * WaitaH North „ 9-52 .« 7-*S Waitaki South „ * Hilderthorp .« „ * .~ * Richmond .« \u0084 * Pukeurijun. ... „ 10.40 ... 7.55 Town Belt .„ „ ' Oamaru ... „ n.o 3-iQ 8.15 Oamaru... depart 7-3°l 3« 22 4« 2 5 Hampden ... „ 9-" 4*36 6.33 Hillgrove ... „ 9- 2 4 ••• 6 -5* Palraerston .„ „ 10.13 5- 2 3 7«4<> Waikouaiti ... „ n.o 5.55 Waitati ... „ 12. 1 6.40 Dunedin ... arrive 1. 10 7-4° North. Week Days. Exp.| " a.m. a.m.! p.m. p.m Dunedin ...depart 8.10 3.20 Port Chalmers „ • 8.34 * W&itati ... „ 9"3 4-3 2 Waikouaiti ... „ 9-55 5» 2 5 Palmerston ... „ 10.22 5-57 Hampden ... „ ".17 I' 6 Oamaru ... „ 12.30 8.32 Oamaru ...depart 7.20 it. so 4.20 Town Belt .« „ * — * Pukeurijun.... \u0084 7>43 •- 4« < 4 I Richmond .~ \u0084 * Hilderthorp ... „ * Waitaki S. ... „ .- Waitaki N. ... „ 8.20 ... 5.20 Waihao ... „ ' — * Studholme Jun. „ 9-5 i<s9 6 -5 Hook ... „ * ... * Makikihi .„ „ 9.42 2.18 6.42 Otaio ... „ 9-56 ' 6 -56 St. Andrews .... „ 10. 14 2.36 7^14 Normanby ... „ * Timaru ... „ 10.50 3-5 7-5" iTrnaru ...depart 7-3° 3«»7| ••• Po Washdyke Jun. „ 7 ; 4 2 5;3 2 Seadown ... \u0084 * .«. •- Arowhenua ... „ * Temuka ... „ 8.13 3«49 ••• 6 -3 Winchester (for Geraldine) ... „ 8.29 ... .« 6.20 Orari (for Geral- dine .„ „ 8.47 * .- 6.3S Rangitata S , 9.10 * „. Do. Island .« \u0084 ••• •- Hinds ... ',', 9-55 * Windermere ...„'* .« Winslow (for Longbeach. „ „ 10.15 * Tinwald ... 10.31 AshburtoD arrive 10.40 5.27 M a.m. Ashbuiton depart 10.55 5.^37 7.^10 Dromore ... \u0084 * Cbertsey .„ „ U-34 * 7-49 Rakaia .« „ 11.53 6.19 8.9 Dunsandel ... „ 12.30 * 8.46 Selwyn ... \u0084 12.40 * 9.0 Burnhara ... „ 12.57 * 9.17 Rolleston Jun. arrive 1.8 7** l Rolleston Jun. depart i.n 7.13 b Weedon's ... „ * b b Templeton ... „ 130 i> b Hornby ...arrive 1.39 3 b Hornby depart 1.44 b b Sockhurn ... „ * b \ * Middleton ... „ ' ' * Addington Jun. \u0084 2.4 b 10.9 Christchurch arrive 2- 10 7.55)10.15 * Platforms only. Trains do not stop at these unless required. Notice should be given to the guard at the previous slopping 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. + Starts from Rangitata on Saturdays only, on other days it start3 from Orari. CHRISTCHURCH AND LYTTELTON. Passenger trains leave Christchurch at 6.55, 7-3°. 8 -5» 9-5i 10.25, a.m., 12.10, 1,25, 2.40, 4.0, 5.30, 6.15, 6,50. 8.15, p.m., arrive in Lyttelton 7.20, 7.55, 8.30, 9.30, 10.50, a.m., 12.35, i-s°» 3-5, 4.25, 5'55, 6.40. 7.15, 8.40, p. m. Trains leave Lyctelton for Christchurch at 6.50, 7.30, 8.35, 9.35, 11.20, a.m., 12.40, 2.0, 3.25, 4.30, 5.15, 6.0, 7.20, 9.0, p.m., arrive in Christchurch 7.15, 7.55, 9.0. 10.0, 11.45, *•«•>•, I. Si 2- 2 5. 3-50. 4-55, 5-40, .6.25, 7-45. 9- 2 5» P.m. Extra Trains,' An extra train on Thursdays leaves Christ- church for Lyttelton at 11.30 p.m., and on Saturdays at 1 0.0 p.m. An extra train leaves Lyttelton for Christchurch on Thursdays at 11.0 p.m., and on Saturdays at 10.30 p.m. RAKAIA AND ASHBURTON FORK? BRANCH. To Methven p.m. Rakaia ... depart 6.40 Hatfield J Somerton ... „ j Mitcham ... \u0084 % Sherwood ... \u0084 j Lauriston ... „ 7.33 Urrall , $ Lyndhurst ... \u0084 j Cairnbrae ... \u0084 \ Melhven ... arrive 8. 10 To Rakaia a.m. Methven ... depart a6. 40 Cairnbrae ... „ Lyndhurst .». „ J Urrall ... .„ „ $ Laurislon ... ;, 7.17 Sherwood ... „ J Mitcham .... \u0084 J Somerton ... „ Hntrk'd ... „ J Rakaia ... ... arrive 8.0 I Platform only. " ' MOUNT SOMERS BRANCH, To Mount Somers p.m. Ast burton ...depart 5.45 Tinwald Junction »„ \u0084 . „ 5.54 Chelmsford .» , , | Westeiiield „ J Ilackthorne Road ... ... \u0084 Valletta ... .« ... „ % Anama ... .„ ... \u0084 \ Cavendish , „ J Mount Somers ... ...arrive 7.20 To Ashburton a.m. Mount Somers ... ...depart 7.55 Cavendish .• ... .« \u0084 J Anama .* „ J Valetta ... «. .« „ t Hackthorbfi road ... .mm I Westerfield ... ,„ ,« „ J Chelmsford .« \u0084, ... », t Tinwald Junction ... ..arrive lg.ii Ashburtoa , - .» [9.30



Stratz ard Oo c 1 1 c J. ¥. S IEA ™ * C o> j PRA.CTIOA.L WATCHMAKERS, j WEL- ' LERS, AND MANUFACTURERS, \ j 261 HIGH STREET, (JHIiISTCHtTROH. ] ___ 1 WE are manufacturing on tho Promises [ moat of our Large and Varied Stock of Watches, Clocks, and Jewollery, and are offering tho same to the Public at LESS THAN WHOLESALE PRICE, the reason we can Bell Cheaper than anyone ekeis that vre are OUB OWN M INUFAOTURERSj OUB OWN IMPORTERS, AND OUR OWN RETAIL DEALERS. Soiling onr Goods direct from our Workshops to the Public, thereby aaviag the Wholesale Merchants' proits, the 20 per cent. duty, freight, and other exponses which the ordinary Ratail Dealer has (o pay. J. F. STRATZ & CO.'S Ovrn Manufactured Bigl'sb Hunting Levers; japped and jewelled movements, Btrong Steiling Bilver Cases- Price £3 10s. Warranted 10 years, Regular value for £6 10s. OR OWN MANUFACTURED English Hunting Levera, very strong, 11 Hall Marked " Sterling Bilver Cases, air-tight and dust-proof, capped extra jewelled movements, real gold balance, £4 10s. Same quality cannot be bonght elsewhere under £7 7s. Warranted 16 Years. OUR OWN MANUFACTURED -glish Levers ak £6 10s, with leal -.tonometer balance, jewelled movement, capped, extra Btout Pterling Silver. Oases. A Bplendid Timekeeper, well worth £8 10s. WA»R ANTED 20 YEARS. OUR OWN MANUFACTURED Enßlish Hunting Levera at £6 6s, same quality sold elsewhere for £10 10s. These Watches are vary strongly Jconstrnoted with real compensation balance, c^ped and extra jewelled movements in air-tie?hb and dnat-proof Oases of Solid Sterling Silver, and are warranted. 26 year NOTICE. The! above Watches ore registered and protected by law, and auvona offering worth- less imitations or infringing on our rights will ba prosecuted, ROTHEEHAM WATCHES. A leading firm in Christchurch having repotted that they alono sold Gen nice Rotherham Watches, and those sold h? all other Jewellers wore not gemme, we bercby offer a Reward of £60 to them or anyone elso who can prove that the Rotherham Knglish Levera that I am selling at £3 16a aro not genuine. 3. F. STKATZ & CO. Have a large assortment of Ladies Watches both in Silver and Gold, hand- somely ongraved Oases, " Hall Marked." Priceß : In Silver, fiom 265 ; in gold, from £3 33. Beautifully finished, and very suitable for Christmas presents. A- Written Guarantee vith everj Watch, JEWELLEKY. Ladies' and Gents' Gold and Silver Jewollery of every description kept in Stock, or madn to orde on tho Premises on the shortest notice. Inspection Invited. CUTLERY, J-dozen' Knives and^Forka, white or black hand)e*,for 3a 6d. Best quality Table Knives, 7a Gd J-dozon. Forks white motal, Electro Silver-plated, 6s Cd i.rtozen. Tea Spoons, white metal, warranted to wear white, 3s Cd J-dozen. Table Spoons, white metal, warranted '.to wear white, 7s fid i-dozen. Electro Plated Cruet'Btands from IQ3 Gd. SPECTACLES AND EYE- GLASSES To suit all nights, from Is a pair upwards. If cheaper SPEOTAOLIs B aro wanted can supply yon with them for 3d a pair. As have Itdd great practical experience in ratvnuf.'ictnfiiig of GPECTACLB3, we w etrongly advice you not to wev jthe mone! 1 * '''"\u25a0"" i "''«, 10, (-.Hey will moit likel your 1 Jght BOW halm than good. YOXJE SIGHT TESTED FREE OF CHARGE. Invalids and others requiring SPECTACLES and are not able to come into tc wn, if ttry will send their address, I will forward io them a Sight Qaage by which means they can find ' out what number SPJsUTACLB they require, without having tho inconvenience ot coming into town. Repairing dond in all its branches on 'the premises " Wateroary Watches," <; Hitch- i cock," and " May's Ideal " patent Lamps,,re- paired. All materials kept iu stock. All orders accompanied with Post Office order or. cheque, will be forwarded by return mail. Batistactlon given or money ."returned, J F. STRATZ & CO. 261 HIGH STRBET, irmniSTCKURCH SAMPLE WATCHES MAT BE SEEN jAT H, M, JONES', East SrREET, I.



Eeating's CotJGn Lozenges cur© Oonghs, Asthma, Bronchitis. Medical testimony states that do other medicine is so effectual in the cure of these dangerous maladies. One Lozenge alone gives ease, one or two at bed- time ensures rest. For relieving diffioulty of breathing they are invaluable. They contain no opium or any violent drup-. Sold by Jail chemists, in tins, IJd and 2s 9d eaoh. Certainly tbi Most Effective MEDICINE in the world is SANDER and SONS' EUCALYPTI EXTRACT. Test ita eminent powerful effects iu Coughs, Colds, Influenza, etc, ; - the relief is instantaneous. Thousands give the 1 most gratifying testimony. Read this certificate : — " 24th April, 1885.— Messrs Sander and Sons,— lt is with the greatest of pleasure.; that I testify to the excellence of your Eucalypti Extract. Having had inflam- mation on the bone of the leg, which came on after " a severe attack of low fev6r, I was attended by Dr J. Boyd, who had made strenuous efforts to save my leg, but without success. He found it necessary to amptuate my limb. Having heard in the meantime of the wonderful cares worked by the Eucalypti Extract, I obtained a bottle, and the extract and not been applied more than an hour when I began toieel greatly relieved. After apply* ing the extract every four hours for nine or ten days I was out of all danger. I would persuade all who may, be affected with any such disease to give the Eucalypti Extract a trial, and I am convinced that they will find t the 5 most wonderful of medicines. — Yours, to., E. J. Cobnow, Wattle street, Sandhurst." -(AdYt.) - \u25a0 6 ;