THE TURN OF THE TIDE.

There are lots of apothegms m the store of popular proverbial philosophy expressly designed to comfort those who are overshadowed by adversity, and which go a long way towards enabling the troubles of life to be encountered with a hopeful, if not precisely a cheer ful spirit. Thus when the horizon is dark we are told that the darkest hour immediately precedes the dawn, and when the clouds are lowering we are re minded that the sunshine follows the storm. So also, though the way be long and toilsome and apparently lead ing ta nowhere, there comes the com forting reflection that the longest lane must have a turning. And though the " little longer " which we have to wait, often seems an unconscionably protracted period, yet all of us, even m the worst of times, hope on m the firm belief m " a good time coming." And as there is nothing new under the sun, as that which ii, is that which has been, and which shall be again and aga'n, and, as hither to, every ebbing tide has been followed by the flow, so we all knew that the times of depression which had fallen upon New Zealand could not last for ever, and that the tide mast turn sooner or later. But the question was and is when the hopeful change might be ex pected, and a very vital question indeed it is for many a struggling colonist for — to draw again upon proverbial wisdom it is often only too true that while the grass grows the steed starves. It is highly satisfactory, therefore, to be able to think that the better times we are all so anxiously looking for are close at hand, nay we think we already discern the turn of the tide. The market for wneat and oats is, unfortunately, ex ceptionally low, bat our other great Staple, wool, is m better demand, and the last wool sales showed a distinct improve ment m prices, while the telegram we publish to-day, received by cable from America, gives strong hope of the early opening up of another large market for the harvest of our flockoaners. The new Tariff Bill introduced into the House of Representa tives of the United Ftates provides for a total reduction m the duty on woollens of no less that thirty-five millions of dollars— about £7.000,000 sterling— and also that after the Ist July next all wools shall be admitted free of duty. 3t is true that while the opinion is expressed that these proposals will be accepted by the Lower Chamber, it is added, that* it is doubtful whether the Senate will pass the JtJill. Yet, even if the Senate reject it, if both the Lower House and President Cleveland (whose policy it embodies) stand firm, the change proposed will speedily be brought into operation ; and, indeed, we, look upon the opening up of the United States ports to the free admission of our wool as all but an accomplished fact. We fully expect to find a marked im provement m values the immediate con sequence, aad if so not a little good will result from the mere prospect. Then, again, we think that it will not be long before our frozen meat trade is put on a different footing which will secure to the producer his fair share of the proceeds. In more than one quarter arrangements are said to be m progress for the opening up of channels through which the meat can be distributed and cold as New Zealand, not as English, and which will absorb only so much of the price as will yield a fair return to * those engaged m the agency, leaving a much more satisfactory result as sett proceeds to shippers. In this connection it is significant that it has leaked cut that one of Sir Julius Vogel's objects m visiting England is to organise an agency of this kind, and we shall not be surprised, to find that the New Zealand Illustrated Atlas business is only after all a very subsidiary affair, and that the making of satisfactory arrangements m connection with the frozen meat trade is really the main bnsiness he has m hand. Success m this matter means millions eventually'to the colony, and Sir Julius would prove himself a benefactor indeed if he suc ceed, as he probably wilL But there is yet another direction m which there are hopeful signs of the return of better times — we refer to the evident revival m the mining industry. We hope great things of the large dredging operations which are about to be undertaken m our auriferous rivers, and on our goldbearing sea beaches, and it may be that atter all Sir Julias may be proved not to have been so far out m his. visions of the wealth underlying the waters of tho Clutha and other rivers m the colony. We. wish we could add thst Alford Forest had added a rich tin mine to the known mneral resources of the colony. Meantime it is satisfactory to know that there really is tin m that locality, and while we are living m hope that it may be proved payable, it is pleasing to hear that another metal has been dis covered m large quantity m Auckland province — we mean lead. About this the ; * Herald " writes quite exultingly, talking of " hills of lead," and prophesy ing " a big boom coming." It says :— v . The sound of the big drum of com mercial revival is every day growing louder and coming nearer. The latest bang of the drum comes from the Tui mines, at Te Aroha, where a very important find seems to have been made recently. Mr C. A. Comes, miniug manager, has brought up some 801bs of galena ore, and had it exhibited at the office of Mr J. F. Clarke, Insur ance Buildings. It is extremely heavy, and consists of almost solid masses of steel-grey crytals of galena, or sulphuret of lead, containing m parts crystals of copper sulphide. It is evidently ex tremely rich m lead . • Mr Comes states that similar ore obtained some distance from the spot where this was found gave m addition to lead 13dwts of gold, and 17033 of silver. • No analysis of the present ore has as yet been made, but it is expected to contain at least 60 per cent, of lead. Fig lead is worth some \u0084£l3 per ton, so this ore should pay if \u25a0worked for the lead alone. This rich find has been discovered m the Champion So. S lode, at Tui Creek, being cut m a level -2 OQ. feet below the upper workings, •\u25a0which, with the underlay, will give 200 feet of backs, as it is nearly perpendicular. . The lode has been cut into for a distance of five feet, but the inner wall has not yet been reached. The lode runs for ajbpnt half a nnle along the course of the Champion reef, and the outcrop is m some places 60 feet high,, from 8, to 14 feet wide, showing very rich ore* The same lode has been traced through the Earl of Aberdeen claim, next to the Champion, and the ?« Keep-it-Dark," Laogtry, and Laurel mines. Through *ll \%e§9 propels $c lode ouJoroPB « ».

a way that there is no getting out of ' as Mr Comes puts it One cause of the importance of the find is than an abundance of lead ore will now be available for the La Monte or other smelting processes. One of the diffi culties m working the La Monte furnace at the Thames was the lack of lead ore." The find is, therefore, of great import ance m more respects than one, and though the immediate benefit will come chiefly to Auckland, yet as the whole colony must benefit m a degree from the prosperity of any of its parts, it is not without interest to our readers. Altogether we think there are many and pleasant indications that the winter of our discontent is well nigh over, and that the summer time of prosperity is near at hand.

A PEN FOUND IN A MAN'S BRAIN

4, moat extraordinary case haß jaat been Investigated by the East London Coroner Ie eeems that a commercial traveller named MosC3 Raphael, of 100 St Paul's road, Bow, was taken ill, and was removed to the London Hospital, His death took place on the next day, and at the inquest Dr Doyle, who had the man under bis care, said that on opening the head he found a penholder and nib about three inches long attached to the right orbital plate. It must have been there for a considerable time, as the bone had partially grown over it- The only way that it was possible for the pen and holder to get to the brain was by passing through the eye or up the nostrils. Deceased's widow stated that her husband had never complained of any accident, but that lately he had suffered from pains m his j head. Dr Doyle said that it was a roys'ery how a pen and holder of such aze could ge into the bra n wlhout the man's kn< wedge It was the moat singular caee he had ever heard of. An open verdict was returned.

MASSEY'S CANADIAN BINDER

The " Waimate Times " tjiveß! he follow ing report of a trial of tbis machine, held on Mr Kickoian'a farm, and on the Waimae i state at Will»w Badge, which a considerab ! e number of furmerd and otiiers turned up to \vitnes3 At Mr Kickman's tbe crop was a 40 bushel one of wLeat. Tho land was hilly, and the si ings very p eep, but the m >chmu did its work w^-l, making a good clean cut, and de iv*r.ng (he sheaves well bouud and tightened, and not ma ing any. Id the samt pa 'dock, two of Wo d's machines aud one Howard binder, drawn by three horses, were at work, while the Canadian binder, with only two horses, did its work with eaee. But the machine had a severe test at Willow Fridge. This was on a crop of oats, standiig over 6ft h.gb, and estimated to yield 9i) bushels to the acre As at Mr Rickman'e, only two horses were used, aud the work was dove m quite as satisfactory a manuer, the machine cuttiug the laid stuff as well Ihe machine is ot light draught, easy of transit, with strong castings, and is m every way suitable to the New Zealand farmer. The expression of the onlookers were unaoimous m praise of lhe machine, and testimony was practically born© to tho value oE the binder by those present at the different trials signing testimonials as to the quality of (he wor& successfully performed by it, which were forwa ded to Messrs Fried lander Bros., the JSew ZeaUnd "agents.

SECRET OF THE KAISER'S LONGEVITY

t The comparatively robust health of the [ venerable Jbimperor of Germany, m spite of family trouble and official oare, has 1 given nee to a legend winch, it is stated, is obtaining credence among the super* > stitious peasantry of certain Bavarian ? villages. According to this legend the s long life of Kaiser Wilbelm Is doe to a rays -9 teriouß^hilterofwhiobblsltnperlalMajeaty 3 alone poeseases the eeoret. How tbe Emperor obtained the magto beverage is not known. It is described as a kind of ' spirit which, if it does not give him lm > morality, will enable him to live many } years more, and supply him with Buffi j dent bodily and mental power to retain t the governmsnt of his vast empire In his r own hands. The legend furthermore states that. the German Sovereign bar, condacened to make a present of a few 1 drops of the charmed liquid to Marshal i ?tMoltke and Prince Bismarck, hence also > their respectable age j but strange to say s he declines to give any of it to the Crown . i Prince, because he fears his heir would , make use of his health, restored by the philter, to force him to abdicates Several crowned beads have it appears, applied to the Emperor for his wouderfol teoret, bat J m vain. The Czar iq particular, piayeu t for some of the spirit, and it was the re -5 fosal of the Katner to oblige him wb'ch r was the real cause of the present confliot , between Russia and Gernmny.

DESPONDING PICTURE OF FRENCH AGRICULTURE.

, <» — A very deeponding picture of French | agriculture is given In a recent series «.f 1 Consular reports. Writing f rom i ft 5 Kochelle, Mr Warbmton declares that . larmeru are going from bad to worao • ; corn, m spite of »li the d.-ties on imp rt/ I cannot be grown at a profit, snc( all kinds ' Vft*K Ye fl ' ock n hl . va talle * io P«ce .face 18S5, and cell cneiper at every fair t^an a< the preceding one. The agricultaristo - oave tried market gardening and fruit I growing Blnce the grapes fail,d, but with i no result except to bring down the prices • °ii ? a . nd ve 8 6table » to half what they . cell for elsewhere. If they weie farmer* of large farms instead of owners of s;n*ll ones, they might by a better syat^ G f tillage, increase their returns create and •aye expeme by the use of labor-Jivlne appliances. But peasant- prop t let OM 00 £ not do this, and their farmmg i» »| ove J? and wasteful of labor, and t£ ret«n T* aoce (ofc wheat, for inotance> often not more than half of what It wo^id be on a properly managed f arm ?.! England. 'There w nothing f o -?hJ . the Consul writes, • excep? to ablSn their property and take to aome other mode of earning a living, or to be sun ported at the expense of he rLV?ne nation. Tl*ey naturally prefer the latter voting power is very great : end tbe next , general election will probably turn on the question of. real, down right protection by impoamg duties on agricultural product sufficiently large to enable them to Jive and thrive on the land. Consul P auoG e. fote also writes from Nantea, showing that the depression m trade and the reduction of the import duty for the relief of the agricultural claeees hava greatly aff cted •he local manufacture of agricultural im plements, the local workshops being uq able to compete with tho British and German makers. The Consul at Marseilles refers also to the question m conneciont with the corn trade of that port. It an peara that here there has been a great decrease iv the imports, owing to the extra tax voted by the French Chamber and « it is feared by many thet a vital blow has been struck at the Marseilles grain trade, which is one of the moßt important m the place. I—l'1 — 1 ' Farming World >r j

THE ABHBUBTON GUARDIAN, TUESDAY; MARCH 6, 1838:

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He roe and Buggies on hire, m JOHN HOOP /AYARD AND BLAYN PAPER £JIXTY years of g reat snecees proclaim O superiority m toe treatment of Violent Golds, Irritation of the Chest, Aching, Sprain Sprains, Bores, Scalds, Bunions, Sof Corns, etc This mcdi one, the property 6 which haß been established more than half a century by thousands of cures, is of an inyalu* able use m many inflammatory diseases against which there are not many effi actons remedies, and iB therefore justly considered by ° great number of our 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^naturo has to be required on every to of paper and on che box. Wholesale 30, Bne Saint-Merri, Paris France) and Bold by all Chemists m the oloniea. • \u25a0 ; - Medical. r\ N X WORD.' 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The Victories of Science— Eleotrio Telegraphs, Steam and Printing —revolutionised the whole system of the globe, and made mankind wiser and bet* ter. So, although there are countless Pills used for diseasea and claiming much as to their merit, tht remarkable dis- covery of Dr Hay dock has eclipsed them all, »nd has founded a New Medloal Sys- tem. The Doctor*, whose vast doses of foui 6r five pill* enfeeble the itomaoh and paralyse the bowels, must give way to the man who restore* health and appetite with ond off two of his extraordinary Vegetable Pill*. One or two of Dr Hay- dock's New Liver Pill* suffice* to place the Btorr Vh In perfeot order oreates an appetlte^>d renders the spirit light and buoyant, *$t the Liver is affected its func- tion* are restored, and If the Nervous System ia enfeebled, It la m. rlgorated and sustained. TRANSLATION. • Aykab, Province of Burmab, 8.1. Honored and Learned Physioian— The unworthy oue who dares to address you and oome before you humoly m the dust, bogs for his people (oaßte) that you would deign to look upon their ignoble miseries and cure them with your Life-giving grains (Pills). Illustrious one your most potent medlolr 9 Is life to them and their ohildren, and all the Drag Basasrs are empty and yonr Soul is not In them. ThL humble petltionet, although he is lowly and not worthy to be In you* high presence prays that you will graciously permit your Life grx fua (Pills) to oome to Aykab. To tne mo a learned and wise Phyalolan Haylook (Haydook) of high name. Native to the States of America, united In North Am trloa Country. Servlely signing foi hlmseu" and twenty- three others, the FetUitioner place* hi* •lgH| Tnai Oarn.l, «.;, Afril 2, 1884. Db J. Hatdook : Dear Sir — I received your Pill* a week ago. I have tried them and must say that I never had ao much good done by any thing as they have me. I have aufleredfor year* with bllliouaness and hevve been ao aiok at times as not to oaretolivd, but your Pills have oured me. One aged man here haa taken from me only tao of your Pills, and I wish you could dee him. He haa had no appetite for five montle, and to-day he ate a dinner auoh as api ughman eats. I had to oheok him, but h laughed and said he Wh3 treating his atomaoh to a cow sensation, for it really ;vaa hungry. I hand you with this four dollars. Please send at once, a below, your Pills Mb* Sabah Makhibs, Otrmi, IllinoU, U.S. We would gue you If we were to go on with them aa we very well could do, but the above mast suffva, Haydook'a New Liver Pills a;e the true grama and jssenoe of health, and the greateat blesa- ing that Soience haa given to the world. For Nervous Prostration, Weakness, General Lassitude, Want of Appetite and click Headache, DrHayd<*f. New Liver Pills will be found air r ? -actual Remedy. fiaoh vial contains " .enty Pills, Price Twenty-five Oenit For aale by all Drug. gists. Any BOtptio cai have a vial of Pilla Bent him Free on receipt o his name and add?es<j, for a trial. Send a postal card for oopy of pamphlet—" The Liver and Its My»tery," + fumlthea . valuable Information to 1 HAYDOOK & CO New York, D.S. GautionJ— Diugglsts are desired to no- twe that the name of J. H, Fransto, sole agent, I* written aero* leaoh domn paok- age* if Haydook'* jUvw Pills, wUh- outuiiift wwt«ftlt».f ; ,;. I



MELBOURNE ' CENTENNIAL INTEBNATIONAt EXHIBITION. I AM prepared to represent Manufacturers desirous of apening up or extending busi« ness relations with the Australasian Colonies, at above Exhibition, which will open m Mel- 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 ;nd Melbourne. Advances made on consignments, account tales iendered, and remittances made monthly G. H.TdaMS, 119 Pitt Street, Sydney. t 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, OAL. and PORTLAND, OREGON, SYDNEY, N.S.W. <fe MELBOURNE, VIC, AUSTRALIA MACHINERY AND GENERAL COMMISSION MERCHANTS. Offices and Stores m Australia : 17 Pitt Street, Circular Quay, Sydney N.S.W. , & 104 Bourke Street, Wesi Melbourne, Victoria. SOLE AGENTS FOR J. A. Fay and Co. 'a Wood Workin Machinery Frank & Co.'s Wood Working Machiner Boult's Variety Moulding and Dovctailih Machine, G. F. Blake Manufacturing Co, 'a Steai * Pumps New York Belting and Packing Co. : Rubber Goods Sergeant Prill Co.'s Celebrated Triump! Rock Drills E, W. Bliss' Presses, Dies and Specii 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 Governoj Disston and Sons' Saws and File 3 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. THE BEST I> -A. I N T IN THE WORLD. Any shade from Pure White to fet Black. A COMBINATION of the purest palni 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 all classes of wo>k, and is m every way a bettei paint for either inside or outside paint ; ng tf>an 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 on 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 PROTECTION AGAIIT FIRE. MANUFACTURERS OF VULCAN PAINT AND SO TE 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, * lames 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 les3 than me*half the cost of our Vulcan Paint, its fire proof qualities are equal t cthe Vulcan PaiDt. We Jurnish it m all colors, and a very valuable property of Soieria is, that, j like our Vulcan Paint, it pieserves the secrion covered from decay. NEW YORK~~FIRE PROOF *h PAINT CO., OFFICE AND WAREHOUSE! *. 65 Maidbn Lane, 85 William Sf met. New York, U.S.A. Manufactory, Elizabeth, N. J. i ftoefysbtppcd fet from cw own its& .



Hallway Time-table. RAILWAY TIME TABLE- OHRIBT- OHPROH, OAMARD DUNEDIN, South, Week DAY 3. j "fexp. a.m. a.m. p.m. p.m. Christchurch depart 7.20 8.10 1. 15 4.15 Addingtonjun. „ 7.29 ... 1.23 Middleton ... „ # ... * Sockburn .« „ * ... * Horoby ...arrive 7.50 ... 1.45 Hornby depart! 7.58 ... 1.45 Templeton ... „ * ... 1.58 Weedon's ... „ • ... * Rolleslon Jun. arrive 8.25 8.40 a. 1 7 Rofieston Jun. depart 3.21 Burnhara .... „ ... .. 2.34 5.9 Selwyn ... „ 2.56 5-*8 Dunsandel ... „ ... * 3»5 5-3<> Rakaia ... „ .„ 9.37 3-47 Chertsey ... \u0084 .« * 4.2 6.36 Dromore .„ „ ... • * * Ashburtcn ...arrive ... 10.15 4-35 7''s Ashburton depart] ... 10.25 4.45 Tinwald f» „ ... ... 4,54 Winslow (for Longbeach... „ .„ • 5-*3 Windermere ... „ * ,« * Hinds... ,„ „ ... • 5.40 Eaiing ... ;; • • *• Rangitata Island „ * ... * Rangitata +... „ 8.20 • 6.25 Oran (for Geral< dine „ 8.45 • 6.49 Winchester (for Geraldine) ... „ 9.0 * 7.9 Temuka . M „ 9.1412.6 7.24 Arowhenua .„ \u0084 * , M * Seadown ,„ „ • ,„ • Washdykejun. „ 9.44 ... T. 57 Timaru ... arrive 9.55 12.37 8.10 ] p.m. Timaru. „ depart 7.20 12.57 4.40 Nonnanby .„ „ • ... * St Andrews ... „ 8.0 1.25 5.20 Otaio ... \u0084 „ 8.14 £ 5.34 Makikihi .. „ 8.32 1.44 5.52 Hook ... ... „ • .. * Studholme Jun. .. 8.55 2.0 6.1$ Waihao ... " * ... • Waitak: North „ 9-S2 ~ 7-«5 Waitaki South „ \u2666 «. • Hilderthorp .« „ • ... • Richmond ,„ \u0084 • ... • Pakeurijun. .- „ 10.40 ... 7.55 Tovmßelt ... „ • ... • Qamaru ... „ ii.o 3.X0 8.15 Oamaru.., depart 730 3.22 4.25 Hampden .- n 9.1 1 4.36 6.33 Hillgrove ... „ 924 ... 6.51 Palmerston ... „ 10.13 5«*3 7«4<> Waikouaiti ... „ 11.0 5,55 Waitati .„ „ 12. 1 6.40 Dunedin ... arrive 1.10 7.40 North. Week Days. — — Exp. t t m. a.m. p.m. p.m Dunedin ...depart 8.10 3.20 PortOhalmen „ 8.34 * Waitati ... „ 9.13 4.32 Waikouaiti ... „ 9.55 5.25 Palmerston ... „ 10.22 5.57 Hampden ... „ 11. 17 7.6 Oamaru ... , t 12.301 8.32 Oamaru ...depart 7.201x3.50 4.201 Town Belt .. „ • .. • r>ukeurijun. ... „ 743 .„ 4.41 Richmond ... „ * .«, Hilderthorp ... „ • ... • WaitaTri S. , m „ .« .« ... Waitaki N. .« „ 8.20 .„ 5.20 Waihw . M „ • .„ \u2666 Studholme Jun. \u0084 9.5 1 .59 6.5 Hook ... „ * .« • Makikihi .- „ 9.42 2.18 6.42 Otaio ? ... „ 9.56 c 6.56 St. Andrews ... „ 10.14 2.36 7.14 I Normanby ... „ • ... * Timaru ... „ 10.50 3.5 7.50 iTmaru ...depart 7.30 3.17 ... 5.2 Washdyke Jun. „ 7.42 ... ... 5.3 Seadown ... „ ".«.-* Arowhenua ... „ * * Temuka ... „ 8.13 3.49 .« 6.3 Winchester (for Geraldine) ... „ 8.29 ... »- 6.3 Orari (for Gcral- dine ... „ 8.47 * ~. 6.3 Rangitata S. .„ \u0084 9. 10 * M Do. Island .„ \u0084 , . M *-nl. — „ " * ... ... Hinds " .^ „ 9.55 • Windermere ... M * ... ... * M 'Winslow (for Longbeach... „ iais • .» _ Tinwald , w X 0.31 ... ... .« Ashburtoo anive 10.40 5.37 .~ .« \u25a0 -\u25a0\u25a0\u25a0• ' . ' a.m. Ashbutton depart 10.55 5.37 7.10 Dromore ,~ »> • * * ". Chertsey „ „ 11.34 * 7.49 R&kaia .„ „ 11.53 6. 19 8.9 Dunsaudel \u0084. „ 12.30 * 8.46 Selwya ... „ 12.40 * 9.0 Burnham .« „ X 2.57 * 9»»7 PoHeston Jun. arrive 1. 8 7. 1 1 ... Kolleston Jun. depart 1. 11 7.13 b Weedon's ... „ * b b Templeton .« „ 130 b b Hornby ...arrive 1.39 3 { b Hornby depart 1. 44 " b Sockburn ... „ * b * Middleton .., „ * • • Addingtonjun. \u0084 2.4 b 10.9 - Christchmch - arrive 2-xo 7.55 10,15 * Platforms only. Trains do not stopal these unless required. Notice should be given to the guard at the previous slopping station by any passenger wishing to alight at one ol these platforms. b Trains stop to put down passengers only, • c Stops on Saturdays only, if required, j + Starts from Rangitata on Saturdays only, ' on other days it starts from Orati CHRISTCHURCH AND LYTTBLTON. Passenger trains leave Christchurch at 6.55, 7.30; 8.5, 9.5, 10.25, a.m., 12.10, 1,25, 2.40, 4.0, 5.30, 6.15, 6,50. 8.15, p.m,, arrive m Lyttelton 7«20, 7.55, 8.30, 9.30, 10.50, a.m., "•35. i.s°» 3-5» 4.35. S-SS, 640, 7.15, 8.40, p.m. Trains leave Lyttelton for Christchurch at &s°» 7-3°» &35i 935. "^o, 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.v., 1.5, a.25, 3.50, 4.55, 5.40, 6.25, 7-45. 9>*s> 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 ii.o p.m., and on Saturdays at 10.30 p.m. RAKAIA AND ASHBURTON FORK? BRANCH. To Methven . N p.m. ' Rakaia ...depart 6.40 Hatfield ... „ $ Somerton — tt t Mitcham .« „ X Sherwood . M , t X Lauriston \u0084. .. 7,11 UrraU .. „. \u0084 V Lyndhurst « t » " t Cairnbrae .» „ \ Methven ... arrive 8- 10 To Rakaia a.m. I Methven ... depart 06.40 Cairnbrae} ... „ Lyndhurst .. „ J Urrall , M .. „ $ Lauriston <v „ 7.17 Sherwood .- „ t Mitcham »- v $ Somerton ... \u0084 Hatfield ... „ t Rakaia arrive 8.0 $ Platform only. : MOUNT SOMERS BRANCH, . To Mount Sombrs p.m. Ast burton ... .„ \u0084. depart 5.45 Tinwald Junction M . ... „ 5.54 Chelmsford .« ... tm \u0084 f Westeifield ... ... " J Ilackthorne Road « w m „ VaUetta „ J Anama ... .. „ J Cavendish ... „, ,« „ • f Mount Somerg arrive/ 7,20 To Ashburton a.m. T Mount Somers .. ...depart ; 7.55 Cavendish «• „. „. \u25a0 „ "\u25a0 J ' Anama «* „ "<% [ Valetta .« - «,, : '{ Hackthorne road ••. i» / 1 Westerficld ... .« *. *, - Ait Chelmsford . M ... ... v \, $ Tinwald JuncticO H f <..»rri?e &&



Public Notices. FOB OOtTGHS, GOLDS, Bbokohx is Asthma, Coryza, Influenza, Con- sumption, &a, RAY'S COMPOUND OF LINSEED, Aniseed, Senega, Squill, Tola, &o with Ohlorodyne. KAY'S COMPOUND, a demulcent exreo+oract, for Coughs, Colds, and Cher t; Complaints. KAY' i COMPOUND, for Coughs, and Colds, is eqoally serviceable for Horses and Cattle. KAY'S TIC PILLS, a speoifio m Neuralgia, Face-ache, &c. Von- »alns Quinine, Iron, &o. r>(OA.GULINE.— OeureDt for Broken \j 4 r Holes, Sold Everywhere. Sole Makers :— KAY BROS., Stock- port, England ONE box of Clark's b 41 pills is war. ranted to care all discharges from the urinary organs In either sex (acquired of constitutional), gravel and pains m the baok. Guaranteed free from mercury. Sold m boxes 4a 6d each, by all ohemisfs and patent Medicine vendors. Sole pro- prietors, The Lincoln and Midland Coun- ties Drag Co., Lincoln, England. For sale by the wholesale Houses. GRATEFUL-OOMFOBTING. EFFS'S OOOOA. BREAKFAST. T>T a thorough knowledge of thenatura Xj law* which govern the operation! of digestion and nutrition, and by a carefu application of the fine properties of wel •elected cocoa, Mj. Epps haa provided jui breakfast tables with a delloatelj flavoured beverage which may save vi many heavy dootor's bills. It Is by the cdoiout use of ouch articles of diet tha. a constitution may be gradually baiit uj antll strong enough to resist every ten denoy to disease. Hundreds of subtlt maladies we floating ..nwnd as ready t attack wherever there 7 weak point 'Ye may eeoape many t fatal shaft bj keeping ourselves well fortified with pan food and a properly nourished frame." An article In the Oivil Service Gazette. Made simply with boiling water or milk Sold In ±lb paoVets by Grooeri, labeller thus :— JAMES EPFS AND CO., HOBKBOPATHIG OHIMISTS, LONDON, ENGLANI 'I'OWLE'S PENNYROYAL AND 1 STEEL PILLS FOR FEMALES quickly oorreot all Irregularities, and relieve the distressing symptoms so pre- /alent with the sex; Boxes la lid and 2t 9 1, of all Chemists and Patent Medicine Vendors. Prepared only by The Lincoln and Midland Counties Drag Co., Llnooln, Eagland. 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 sill part world, nod by all grades of society, for upwai of FIFTY YEARS. Its well-earned, exten 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 theref«\- v'sels it due to public to give r special nation against the use of SUCH IMITATIONS. Purchasers are therefore requested t fully observe the (our following 1 characteristics, without wh.ch none genuine:— iat.—ln every case the words TOHIS STEEDMAN, CHEMIST, WALWORTfc SURREY, are engraved on the Governmei! Stamp affixed to each packet ana.— Each Single Powder nas directions the dose, and the words, John Stkkdm Chemist, Walworth, Surrey, printed thereon 3rd. — The name, Steedman, is always s jel with two EE's. 4th. — The manufacture is carried on solely at VMworth, Surrey. Sold 'n Packets by all Cberaists and Mcd) cine > «^iiors at is IJd and ss 9d each. Kkmptho&nb, Pkosskk and Co ! PRINTING OF ALL KINDS INOLUDIKG- BlUheadß Circulars Memorandum Formi Agreements Liens Conditions of Sale Catalogues Posters, &c] And, every description of LEGAL AND COMMERCIAL LETTERPRESS executed at the shortest notice and m the LATEST DESIGNS SPECIAL and most favorable terms offered to WHOLESALE ORDERS, ASHBURTON GUARDIAN OFFICE,



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 makes, 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, beariogs 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. seymouk &~whitloce:, 43 LAWRENCE STREET, Newark, N.J., U.S.A. Also Seymour's Patent Rotary Ventilating Fans m all sizes and styles. Our Gas Governor. npHB American Gas Saving Company de« 1 .sire to particularly call the attention of gas coraumers to their celebraied GAS GOVERNOR or REGULATOR, which is attached to the meter for the purpose of re* ducmg the pressare 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 steady and brilliant light, at the same time saving from 1 5 to 50 per cent of the gas. These GOVERNORS are m use m all the Public BuildiDgs at Washington, including the Capitol, where they were placed after com- petitive tests against all comers, including the mercury and glycerine machines J on the Man- hattan Elevated Railway, where they have saved over $75,000 since 1884, saving $11,519.37 m five months; the Mutual Life, New York Life, Liverpool and London and Globe lD<urance Company's, Astor House, - inclair House, and many other public and private buildings Our ma. hines are guaran- teed for five years. We guarantee a large per centipe of saying over any others. All communications will receive prompt attention. The price is nominal, and is mote than covered the first year by the saving ii gas. Send for pamphlets. Agents wanted. AMERICAN GAS* SAVING CO., No. 23, DEY STREET, New York, U.S.A. THE WALKER I 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 {ami lies. Ornamental m appearance and full nickel plated, Special terms to jobbers. Manufactured by the E. WALKER TOOL COMPANY, Erie, Perm., U.S.A. Also manufacturers ef Walker's Adjustable Face Planes, Detached Handle Chisels and Gouges, and Micrometer Surface and Marking Gouges. HULINB- GOLD FOUNTAIN PEN, Warranteed 14 Carat. Price $9 (37s 6d) per doz. Retails readily for $1 50 each. The best pen for the price ever madei In use everywhere and giving universal satisfaction, HULIN'S LETTER FILE- "WiII hold 3,000 letters alphabetical^ arranged More than 5,000,000 m use. Price, m gross lots, $3.75 (15s 6d) per doz. THE MOST POPULAR 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. Large II foot Mill, f.0.b., cars, N.Y. 935 • pakced, weight soolbs, size 33 cubic feet. Constructed with 4or 6 wings. . THE IXL. LAND MEASUPK NOTHING LIKE IT. 23lbs packed weight; size, 12 cubic feet J to.b. cars N.Y., $1.50. THE COMPLETE Wire Stretcher. Packed weight per dozen, 201b3; sfze, 1 cubic foot; f.o.b. carsN.Y., per dozen, $3.*5. Circulars Free.] BAUSMA N, MANUFACTURER,



Heating's Powder destroys both moths, fle aa eetles, and all other insects, while qnite armless to domestic animals. In oxt^rmi ating beetles, the snooess of this powder m xtraordinary. It is perfeofcly dean m auDli ation. See the artiple: you purchase is eating as lmitationß are noxious and Sold m tina, W,1 B , tnSis I