TWB ABHBUKrOIS eUAJRDXAN. SATURDAY. MAT 2& 188S

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TTIOWLTS'S pennyroyal end ateel pill* fo X female qoiofcly corwrtftll Irfegals- > tleaand relieve thedistreaslag Byn>ptoa>B la t prevalent with the aei. Boxes la \\ \ and ; 2a 9d, of all ohemiats. Prepared only by ' 13, T. Tome, chemist, .Nottingham, Bog- tend. Wholesale of all the wholesale hocsnou, — Beware of imitations. 1 12 KEATJJSG'S OOUGH LOZENGES. Beat Remedy TT'JBATISG'S CODGH LOZENGES? -J-A- Beat Remedy KEATIKQ'S COUGH LOZENGiiS. '_ Beat Remedy K EATINGS DOUGH LOZENGEs 7 . Beat Remedy, EATING'S 00UGI1 LOZSNGES. • Ba3t Remedy. EATING'S COUGH LOZENGES. • Best Kemedy K EATING'S COUGH LOZENGES. "Ant Doctor will tsll you" there is not better Cough Medicine than Keat- iug's Xiozjugea. One given s relfef; if you anffer from ooagh, try them bat onoe ; they will cure, and they wUL not Id j ore yonr health ; they ) contain only the parent > drags, Bkiifaliy oombined. Sola everywhere m tini only/ K EATING'S OOUGH LOZENGfisT Beet Remedy. EaTIKG',6 OOUGH LOZSNGfiS. Best Reg e'dy K EATING'S OOUGH LOZENGES. Beßt Remedy KifiATING'S OOUGH L ZENGES, . Beet Remedy K EATING'S OOUGH LOZENGESj Best Remedy, K EATING'S OJUGH LOZENGES. Best Remedy, TT^ATING'S OOUGH LOZENGES;} W. "There is unquestionably 1 do better remedy m the whole world for al l ooagh and throat troubles, than KeatlDg's Lozenges — any medical man will austere yoa of this faot. Relief is opeedy ; they' contain no otrong acting, bat only sim- ple drags ; the moßt delicate can takejthem. Sold m tins only. SUCCESS THE BEST TEST OF •WOBTH HOLLOWAY'S PILLS & JNTffINT. mms UNIVERSAL MEDICINE IS A jL HOUSEHOLD REQUISITE EVERY. WHERE, ) - THE PILLS r Purify the BJood, impart tone to the Nervous system, and act most powerfully yet soothingly on the " LIVER AKD BOWELS, Promoting Digestion and Assimilation, and endowing the whole bodily frame with Strength and vig r. Nervous Headaches, Tremblings, with Lassitude ?and General Debility quickly yield to the potent force o these well-known Pills, and they are • un» rivalled m theii efficacy m all FEMALE COMPLAINTS, Removing all obstructions, skin blemishes pimples and boils, better than any othe family medicine known. THE OINTMENT HAS A WORLD-WIDE REPUTATION. It heals every kind of Sore, UlceV and Wound, more certainly than any other known salve. Its marvellous penetrating powers render it invaluable m all THROAT AND CHEST DxSEASES, Curing Bronchitis, Quinseys, and Asthma, reducing Glandular Lumps, closing 'and 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, t Oxford street, London), and are aold.'by nil vendors of Patent Lines throughout the Civilised World. :.; Directions for use m almost every language ■SS" Purchasers should look to the Label on Pot and Boxes. If me address and street are not on they are spurious Driza Perfumery. 207, Rue St. Honore", Paris, ' LE GRAND'S SPECIAL PRODUCTS Savon Orlxsa (Orisa Soap) — From the for- male of Dr l>. Re veil. The best eo«p for rendering the skin white and aoft. Sweetly aud refreshingly scented (rose, green and white). Savon-Oriza-Velonte, exquisitely per famed for the toilet and baths Savon-Orisa Ori«a Soap)— No. 2, extra fine, In boxes, 6 oakes, 12 exquisite perfumes, No. 1 . Orisa-Savoh-Inoorore, superior qaallfcy, rose tea, white heliotrope ana white violet • Orlia-Tbnloa (extract of plants) to cleanse the hair — new mown hay, luOßsroae, vlolei, etc. . : j Orlsa-Powder— Flowers of Carolina rice ; for softening and refreshing the skin ; m excellent boxes, with powdev puff Orl»a-Veloute — Flowers of rice powder, adhering to the skin, with the per- fume of new moon hay - Orlw-Flowert. (rrhlte and anibered)— An excellent toilet water, tonio to the skin, sweetly «nd delltately per- fumed ■-..,. Aqaa-Orlia— New toilet w»tei, lefteshlng the skin OrUa-H»y — A toilet water with the per- fame of new moon hoy •••' Orlsa-Aoldaline— Toilet vinegaff, ■romatlo and dlßinfeotant, speoially adapted for ladies' toiJeto ■ Orl»a-Scoioh-I*vonder — Spzigi of Scu oh lavender flowera ; 5 rich toilet water Ean-de-Oologne-Oriia— The high-life toi- let vratet .■••.■.-.. Orlia- Water— Oonoentmted end distilled. Extrfiotof aaporioi'Ean do 1 Cologne Goatton-Oirls^-DonUfrioo ~ An exlllr for preserving the teeth and guma m good health end preventing decay OrisK-Denteilro, In prate or powder, for whltohing the te»th without affeoting tho eu&mei Ess Orisa et Orica-Lys — Perfumes for aoonting linen and the handkercL'ef wiihoat seining Orlss-Oil — Variously perfumed ; for ren- aeving the hnlv eoft »nd brUHant, and preventing om falling off OrlM-Lacte (Orlna BSilk)— An emulsive lotion refreshing tonlo .to the skin, removing ?sd flput& And preventing wrlnkleu on the f.Aoe Oreme Orlsa (of Ninon de Leaolos)— For pcodaalng n beautiful white complex- ion with Ibe clearness and velvety softness of youth ' O?lxallue-Oolo»ata 'the best h*l* dye) — For lnctantanooasly dyeing the hair to feiiy anada, and with no danger to health. Id boxes, eaoh with brush, comb, prospeotoß, and bottle; sr In boxes, tha bottle only without aoces« sories E.sa OtJaa-lucolore Vloletie of the a most oxqulsUe porfame nosegay of violets 1335 Orlsa Suava whlto hallotuope— Bob



EUistaosfJ ffoii: 6 ». WT EATING'S POWDER destroys both l\_ fioaa, motba, beetles, »nd ell o*:hei ineseotK, whiißt quite harmless to domestic ftnimala, J.n exterminating beetles the BUOCBBB of this powdei Jb extraordinary, all m perfectly clean la application. Sef the jirtlole you putchaab is KiSATINC-'H. Ainjn'H-»fJoDts -iff) noxions and IneffectnsJ Untci iv tins, dd, 2fl, »od 2a 6d o*ch } by all Chemist?. BLANOAll])B IODINE CF IRON PILLS 4 PPftOVJBD i>y the Aca dem 7of Medicim jQ.. of Pwh, are specially rei ommerded by the Medical Celebrities of the World fci Scrofula (Tumors, King's Evil, etc), tha otily atagea of Consumption, Constitutional Weak' ness, Poorness of Blood, and for stimulating and regulating its periodic course. Noni genuine unloss signed. " Blancard, -10, raa Bo i;v parfce, Paris." Sold by Frnggista and OceraißC tnroTißnmji he Colonier ill ROYAL MAIL 00A0H. On and after Jannarj 1 it, 1885, th< .■mderelgi.ed will ran » Ooaoh each Mon day, Wednesday arad Saturday, starting a 1 aooo from Hood's Hotel, Meant Somece fos Springbum and Alford Fopeet, ther< jonneeting with Doff 'c Qoftohfrom Metbves rattzrnmg a&!Me evening. FuteB — Spring bttXKj Sa, return, 3a j Alford Fos«*t, rei«ra, 6s, 1 & T. HTX. mmW&IiD AND MOUHT SOMEEC L RAILWAY. SOMES S ANB OAV3MDISE EOYAL MAIL OOAOH. The above Ooaoh leaves Hood's hote or Oftvendieh Railway Station every &\y •neetlng each train. Passengers by morning train -may pro jeed by ooaoh \>o Alford l'oreot, thenoe t( Methven m time for the last train foi Jhristchuroh, or may return In time foi be last train for Ashburton. Parcels anw Orders will receive ever; attention. Hcrsa and Buggies on hire. i« JOHN HOOI> /AYARD AND BLAYN PAPEE IXTY years of g reat success proclaim O snpflriority m the treatment of Violent Golds, Irritation of the Chest, Aching, Sprain Sprains, Sores, Scalds, Oorns, Bunions , Sof Corns, etc This mcdi rine, the property 0 which has been established more than half a century by thouean Js of cores, is of an inyalu- able use m many inflammatory diseases against which there are not many effi actons remedies, and is 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's Biynaturw has to be required on eveiy re of paper and on cho box. Wholesale 80, Bue Saint-Merri, Paris France) and sold by all Chemists m the oloniea; . MedlcaL ON E WOR D. Dsab FainNDS — We have aoi ne heaita- tion m addressing yon In the manner fol- lowing, bat hope that It will not be looked &t In any Invidious light, when we state that iv 1b only oar kegard for youi heslfrh that caasos us to do it. We have been a Firm of Analytical Oliomlnts foi many, many yaazs and have In the long dourse of this time manufaatnzed oerfeaia Medioinea that being based on ocJentiijt formula and abaolnto care and preoieloc m mannfaotnre, have enjoyed a popularity Ixe m advance of any othev. Fharraaoeatl- o*l Preparations of the day. llow me- oessful wo have be?n In this, is only to iiote the extraordinary amount of the tale* of oar Haydook s New Liver Pill, We h»ve the plcaaazt to otrte that we h»ve sold 28,089 Vials of De Heydook'e New Liver Pilla, The treason t>l this de- mand is bechHEe we find m Haydook' New Liver Pills a wonderful and axlvc, osrdin&iry combirfttion of concentrated modioine. The Yiotoifioß of Science — Electric TeJogntpha, Stoam and Pxiuting — yovolailoniaed the whole system of the globe, »ia& cunde mankiua wiser and bet- I ter. So, ftlthoQgb there sre conatleau Pills naed for dlneaseb and claiming mnch as to their mesltj the zanuMtkfible Ah- oovety of Ds Haydook haa eolipaed them all, and bnc fonndeJ s. Ne^r Medlasil Sys- tem. ThePootora, whose vaat doaes ■' oi towe or five pllia enfeeble the stomach and paralyse the bowels, must give way to the man who restorab health and appetite with on<9 or two of his extraordinary Vegetable Pills. One or two of Or Hay- dook's New Liver Pills suffices to place the stomaoh m perfect order creates an appetite, and renders the spirit light and buoyant. If the Liver is affeoted Its func- tions are restored, and if the Nervous System is enfeebled, it is In rlgoratsd and sustained, TRANSLATION. Aykab, Province of Burmnh, 8.1. Honored and Learned Phyeioian — The uaworthy one who doreß to address you and come before you humoly m the dust, bogs for bia people (onate) that you would deign to look upon their ignoble miseries and cure them with yonr Life-giving grains (PUla). Illnctrlqas one your most potent modiclr 9 is life to them am the'r children, and all the Drug Bazaars are empty end $03r Soul io not m them. Thin humble petitioner, although he is lowly and cot woithy to be In yonr high presence prays th»t yoa will graciously permit you* Life gn *ua (Pills) to come to Aykab. To tile mo a labxaod and wlee Phyaiolau Haylook (Haydook) c f high name. Native to the States of America, united In North .America Country. "Sexviely signing fo» hlmaan and twenty- three othera, the Fotititioner plaoea his sign, T*Ti 'SBKBXBAIfOIII., Oarrni, .... Ar rll 2, 1884. Dr J. Haydook : Dear Sur —I received ycair Pills a week ago! I have tried them and must soy that I never had so much good done by anything cs they have me. I have suflered for yeara with bllliouanesß and hr.ye been so eiok at times as not to ' oare to l\va t but your Plllo hnve onred ms. One &;rod man here has taken from ma only iroo of your Pills, and I wish you could <soe him. He has had no appetite fos five contl'o, pnd to-day he ate a dinne,r ouoh »s »pi qghman ekts. I had to oheok him, but h laughed and said ho T7tH treating hla stomaoh to a new Benaailoii, for it really yan hungry, I hftnd yen with thin Tour dollnrs. Please send at once, & below, yous Pills IdHf SABAH MAWNSBB, Oarml, Illinois, U.S. We would gno you if wo wero to go on with them as we very Troll 00 eld do, but the above mist safl%«3, Haydook's Nerr Liver Pillafwetho true gralnn and jaaenoe of health, tnd the greatest bless- ing that Holenco hr,a given to the world. For Norvoa^ Proatratiop, Weakneaß, General Lassitude, Want of Appotito and Mak Hfiadnoha, DjrHayd''. I^ew Liver Pills will be found an ' r . '^tual Remedy. E»oh vipl oontaiDß " .enty PUla. Price Twonty-five Oenft For (.ale by all Drug- gists. Any a0».p410 ca 1 have a vial of Pills Sisnt him Firea on receipt o hla name and address, fo? a trial. Send & poatnl card for copy of pamphlet—-" Th 9 Liver and its Mystery," ♦ immivhte valuable inforrontion to HAYDOOJK & 00 New York, U.S. OaumosI — Dvcgg'sta sjpq doE^sdto no- f ;« taat the nanae 0/ T. H, Frstiiit, aoh •->?'. i, is written ao&oa leaoh d »«eu pack. •' ->t Haydook's Uve» VDh, All with- ■■■ n.foai* ooßaimfeltf,!*.



MELBOURNE CENTENNIAL INTERNATIONAL 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- 'bour c on Ist August, 1888. Having acted ns Special Representative at the several International Exhibitions held m Australia during 1880 and 1881, and having sine* 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 end Melbourne. Advances made on consignments, account sales rendered, and remittances made monthly G. H.~ADAMS, 119 Pitt Street, Sydney. x 5 Flinders Street, Melbourne, Where all letters and samples should be eddressed; and at Brisbane, Adelaide, and Auckland. H. P. GREGORY and CO., SAN FRANCISCO, OAL. and PORTLAND OREGON, SYDNEY, N.S.W. & MELBOURNE, VIC, AUSTRALIA: MACHINERY AND GENERAL emission merchants. offices and Stores m Australia]: 17 Pitt Street, Circular Quay, Sydney, N.S.W., & 104 Bourke Street, West, Melbourne, Victoria. SOLE AGENTS FOR T. A. Fay and Co.'s Woo Working Machinery Frank & Co.'s Wood Working Machinery Boult's Variety Moulding and Dovetailing Machine G. F. Blake Manufacturing Co. 'a Steam Pumps New York Belting and Packing Co.'s Rubber Goods Sergeant Prill 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. Ali enquiries promptly and fully replied to. BRANCH OFFICE & FACTORY: 754 Washington Street, New York, THE BEST PAINT IN THE 1 WORLD Anyjshade from Purt White to Jet Black. A COMBINATION of ths purest paint with India Rubber, forming a smooth, glossy, firm, durable, elastic and beautiful Paint, unaffected by change of temperature, is perfectly water-proof, and adapted to all classes of work, and is m every way a better paint for either inside or outside paint'ng than aay 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 eveiy package. Prepared and ready for rise 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 AGAINST E ME, MANUFACTURERS OF VULCAN PAINT AND S O T E R I A. Absolute protection against extension of fire. ]!olor cards and test shingles with instructions and proofs of our materials furnished. tTULCAN PAINT is manufactured from V the very best materials, costing less, and :qual m durability and finishing qualities 'to he best paint known. Flames cannot spread •ver surfaces covered with this paint. We nanufacture the Vulctm Paint m all colors, ,nd will famish any tint desired. ' Soteria will gjivd perfect security to all rough nterior »«rf»c«, wurh as floor beams, joists, ithin^, etc., and trhilo Sotcria is furnished at sss than one-h«lf the cest of o«r Vuldan •fci»t, i*» fire proof qualities are equal t < the fuloan fai»t. We furnish it m nil colors, nd a. very valuable property of Soteria is, that, ke our Vulcan Paint, it preserves the secrion Dvered from decay. ! NEW YOREfFIRE PROOF PAINT CO., OFFICE AND WAREHOUSE : ; Maidkn Lane, 85 William Street, New Yckk, U.S.A. Manufactory, Elizabeth, N.J. jQods shipped direct from owr own stock* '



Hallway Time-table. RAILWAY TIM BJ TABLE- OHRIST- nFJfJROH, OAM ARD DUKE DIN, South, Week Days, Exp. a.m. a.m. p.m. p.m Ohristchurch depart 7.20 8.10 1.15 4.15 Addingtonjun,  7.29 ... 1.23 { Middleton * .., * Sockburn ,»  * ... * Hornby arrive 7. 50 _ .„_ _M 5 Hornby depart 7,58 7.. 1.45 Templeton .« „ * .„ 1.58 Weedon's . „ * ... * Rolleslon Jua. arrive 8.25 8.40 2- 17 Rolleston Jun. depart .„ ... 2.21 Burnham ... „ , n „ 2.34 5.9 Selwyn, ... „ 2.56 5.28 Dunsandel w „ ... * 3.5 5.36 Rakaia .^. „ ;„ 9.37 3.47 6.17 Chertsey .*. „ ,~ * 4.2 6.36 Dromore ... „ ... ' * * Ashburtcn ...arrive ... 10 15 4.35 7.15 AFhburfon depart] ... 10.25 4.45 Tinwald „ .„ ... 4,54 Winslow (for Longbeach... „ * 5.13 Windermere ...  * ... # Hinds .„ .„ „ ... * 5.40 Ealing ... „ • * * Rangitata Island „ * ... * Rangitata +.„ „ 8.20 * 6.25 Oran (for Geral- dine , 8.45 • 6.49 Winchester (for Geraldine) ...  9.0 * 7.9 Temuka ... „ 9.1412.6 7.24 Arowhenua — t , * .— * Seadown , M „ * ,„ * Washdykejun. „ 9.44 ... 7.57 Timaru ...arrive 9.5512.37 8.10 p.m. Timaru. .. depart 7.20 12.57 4.40 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 a.o 6.15 Waihao ... „ • ... • Waitak: North „ 9.52 ... 7.15 Waitaki South „ • ... ♦ Hilderthorp „ „ * w ♦ Richmond „, „ • ... • Pukeurijun, ...  10.40 ... 7.55 Town Belt *. „ • ... ' Oamaru m „ 11.0 3.10 8.15 Oamaru... depart 7.30 3.22 4.25 Hampden M „ 9. 11 4.36 6.33 Hillgrove ... „ 9.24 .- 6.51 Palmerston .„ „ 10,13 5- 2 3 7^40 Waikouaiti ... „ 11.0 5.55 Waitati .«  12. 1 6.40 Dunedin ... arrive 1.10 7.40 North. ' Week Days. Exp. a, nil a,m, p ( m. p.m Dunedin 8.10 3,20 Port Chalmers „ 8.34 * Waitati ... „ 9.13 4.32 Waikouaiti «.  9*55 5> 2 5 Palmerston .*. „ 10.22 5.57 Hampden .„  11.17 7.6 Oamaru „ 12.30 8.32 Oamaru ...depart 7.3012.50 4.20 Town Belt .«  ♦ _ • Pukeurijun, ... „ 7.43 .„ 4,41 Richmond ,„ „ * .« * Hilderthorp ... „ * , M * Waitaki S, »«,-  Waitaki N. .« „ 8.20 .« 5.20 Waihao ... „ * .« * Studholme Jun,  9.5 1.59 6.5 Hook ...  * ,«, * Makikihi ... „ 9.42 2.18 6.42 Otaio ... „ 9.56 c 6.56 St. Andrews . M „ 10.14 2.36 7.14 Normanby w, „ * .~ * Timaru ... „ 10.50 3.5 7.50 Timaru ...depart 7.30 3.17 .. 5.20 Washdyke Jun. „ 7.42 ... ,„ 5.32 Seadown .„  • .« • Arowhenua ... „ " * Temuka .„ „ 8.13 3.49 ... 6.3 Winchester (for Geraldine) ...  8,29 ... ... 6,20 Orari (for Geral- dine ... „ 8.47 * _ 6.35 Rangitata S. .«  9.10 • «. .„ Do. Island ... , „ ... ;^ v b ... „ • • .„ „ Huids ,„ „ 9.55 • Windermere ... „ ' • .„ ... ... Winslow (for 1 Longbeach. « „ 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 Rtxkaia .„ M n.53 6.19 8.9 Dunsaudel ... „ 12.30 * 8,46 Sehvyn w „ 12.40 * 9.0 Burnham ,„  12.57 * 9*7 Hol'eaton Jun. arrive 1.8 7.11 ... Kolleston Jun. depart 1. 11 7.13 b~ Weedon's .„ „ * b b Templeton ,„ „ 1,30 b b Hornby ...arrive 1.39 b b Hornby depart 1.44 b ~b Sockhurn ...  * b I * Middleton .-  * • • Addingtonjun.  2.4 b 10.9 Christchurch arrive] 2- 10 7.55110.15 * 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 starts from Orari. CHRISTCHURCH AND LYTTELTON. Passenger trains leave Christchurch at 6.55, 7.3°. 8.5, 9.5, 10.25, a .m»» 12.10, 1,25, 2.40, 4-°» s'3°» 6 ' 1 5» 6,50. 8.15, p.m,, arrive m Lyttelton 7.20, 7.55, 8.30, 9.30, 10.50, a.m., 12.35, 1.5°. 3.5»4.25, 5-55. 6.40, 7.15, 8.40, p.m. Trains leave Lyttelton for Christchurch at 6-s°, 7-3°, 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 m Christchurch 7.15, J. 55, 9.0. 10.0, 11.45, a-^-» 1.5. 2.25, 3.50, 4.55, 5.40, 6.25, 7-45 i 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 il.o 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 ~» >, X Mitcham -. ,» % Sherwood «. ( , t Launston . „ 7.33 Urrall ..«.., J Lyndhurst „, „ J Cairnbrae _ „ J Methven „ arrive 8. 10 To Rakaia a.m. Methven „, depart 06.40 Cairnbrae ... „ Lyndhurst .„ „ t Urrall .„ ... „ % Launston ,„ „ 7.17 Sherwood .«, „ J Mitcham .*  J Somerton ... „ 1 Hatfitid .., „ % Rakaia... .„ arrive 8.0 f? \ Platform only. ~~ — — MOUNT SOMERS BRANCH. w To Mount Somkrs p.m. j r Ast burton .., ,„ ,«depart 5.45 j a nnwald Junction «. ... „ 5.54 , -helmsford «...«,. t p IVesteiSeld .- ...„ | V tlackthorne Road «.,.,„ Valletta ' ... - „ „ % Jj \nama ... „ „ „ J -avendish —. »» j tfount Somers ... ...arrive 7.20 To Ashburton a.m. tfount Somers m ...depart 7,55 Cavendish M M —. „ X bama ... . ~+ t , f /■aletta M «- « „ t fa iackthome road »» — »» t Vesterfield ... M - >» t "helmsford m «. ..-. „ j jj JuQCtioQ ... .a rrive g.H bhburton r """ 'v- v i 9*3° C



Public Notices. ONE box of Uiark'a b 41 pills is war- ranted to oure all discharges f /on the ; urinary organs m either sex (acquired of constitutional), gravel and painn m the baok. Guaranteed tree from meroary. Soid In boxen 4b 6d oaoh, by all ohemisia and patent medicina vendors. Bole pro- prietors, The Lincoln and Midland Coun- ties Drug Co,, Liuaolu, England. For csalo by the wholesale Houses. f| PENNYROYAL AND JL STEEL PILLS FOR FEMALES juiokly correct all irregularities, and relieve the distressing symptoms so pre- valent with the sex. Boxeß la l£d and 2s 9d, of all Chemists and Patent Medlolne Vendors. Prepared only by The Lincoln and Midland Counties Drug Co., Llnoolo, England. Who!ee»fe J all the Wholesale Houses. Beware of Imitations. 17\OB. COUGHS, COLDS, Bbohohi j Asthma, Coryza, Influenza, Co sumption, &o. KAY'S COMPOUND OF LINSEED, Aniseed, Senega, Squill, Tola, &o with Ohlorodyne. KAY'S COMPOUND, a demulcent exreotoratJ, for Coughs, Colds, " And Cher t Complaints. KAY' S COMPOUND, for Coughs, and Colds, is equally serviceable for Horses and Cattle. KAY'S TIC PILLS, a specific In Neuralgia, Face-ache, &c. Con- tains Quinine, Iron, &o. /^OA.GULINE.— CWent for Broken \J A t tides, Sold Everywhere. Sole Makers:— KAY BROS., Stock- [ port, England t — 1 __ GRATEFUL— COMFORTING . EPPS'S 000 OA . } BREAKFAST. O V a thorough knowledge of the natura Xj I*wb whioh govern the operations oi digestion and nutrition, and by a oarefu application of the fine properties of wel ■elected 0000a, Mj. Epps has provldec our breakfisst tables with a delicately flavoured beverage whlon may save m many heavy doctor's bills. It Is by th< nd'olous use of such articles of diet thai a constitution may be gradually bcUt uj mntll strong enough to resist every ten dency to disease. Hundreds of subth maladies we floating uf wind as ready c attack wherever there t weak point We may escape many • fatal shaft bj keeping ourselves well fortified with pure food and a properly nourished frame.— An article m the Civil Service Gazette, Made simply with boiling water or milk Sold m ilb pickets by Grocers, labellor thus: — JAMES EPPS AND CO., HOMOEOPATHIC OHBMISTS, LONDON ENGLANI STEEDMAN'S SOOTHING POWDERS FOR" CUTTING TEETH. CAUTION TO PURCHASERS, The value of this well-known Family Mcd cine has been argely tested m all part world, nnd by all grades of society, for upwai of FIFTY YEARS. Its well-earned, exter sive sale has induced SPURIOUS IMITA TIONS, some of which m OUTWARI APPEARANCE so closely resevible the ori gioa us to have deceived many purchasers The proprietor therein*" \2els it due to public to give 1 special nation against the use of SUCH IMITATIONS. Purchasers are therefore requested t fully observe the four following 1 characteristics, without winch none genuine: — i«t. — In every case the words JOH£ STEEDMAN, CHEMIST, WALWORTfc SURREY, are engraved on the Governtnei Stamp affixed to each packet. 2nd. — Each Single Powder nas directions the dose, and the words, John Steedm Chemist, Walworth, Surrey, printed ihereon 3rd. — The name, Stccdman, is always s pel with two EE's. 4th. — The manufacture is carried on solely at VMworth, Surrey^ Sold 'n Packets by all Chemists nnd Mcd cine vwudors at rs i&d and 2s o.d each. K.KMPTHORNK, PHOSSKR and Co PRINTING OF ALL KINDS) INCLUDING— Billheads Circulars Memorandum Forme Agreements Liens Conditions of Sale Catalogues Posters, &Ci°| And every .description ot LEGAL AND COMMERCIAL LETTERPRESS executed atjthe bhortost notice and m the LATEST DESIGNS SPECIAL and mostJfavorßble terms offered to > I \ WHOLESALE ORDERS, £ ASHBURTON GUARDIAN r c A OFFICE, V



I The Parabolic Water Motor. F*OR 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 mnkes, show that the Parabolic Watei Motor, m a given time, and using the same amount of water, did over ioo per cent more woik. All parts subject to the action of water of biass, bearings of anti-frictioa metal. Will work with sandy or muddy as well as with clear water. Made m 5 sizes, supplied com- plete, with fittings by the manufacturer*. SEYMOUR (STWHITLOCK, 43 LAWRENCE STREET, Newark, N.J., U.S.A. Also Seymour's Patent Rotary Ventilating Fans m all sizes and styles. - THE WALKER r Cork Extractor. Jfronounced the bes'. Mechanical Cork i , 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. TOOL COMPANY, ERtE, Perm., U.S.A. Also manufacturers of Walker's Adjustable Face Planes, Detached Handle Chisels and Gouges, and Micrometer Surface and Marking Gouges. 1 Our Gas Governor- * 3 ) / T*HE American Gas Saving Company de« A sire to particularly call the attention of 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 steady and brilliant light, at the same tirae saving from 15 to 50 per cent of the gas. j These GOVERNORS are m use m all the Public Buildings at Washington, including the Capitol, where they weie placed after com- ' petitive tests against all comers, including the 8 mercury and glycerine machines ; on the Man- hattan Elevated Railway, where they have saved over $75,c00 since 1884, saving $11,519.37 m five months; the Mutual Life, New York Life, Liverpool and London and il Globe Insurance Company's, Astor House, 13 Sinclair House, and many other public and private buildings. Our machines are guaran- teed for five years. We guarantee a large per centage of saying 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, H Send for pamphlets. Agents wanted. AMERICAN GAS SAVING CO,, No. 23, DEY STREET, New Yor , U.S.A. • ' : — ' ■■ i HULIN S t GOLD FOUNTAIN PEN, i Warranteed 14 Carat, Price $9 (37s 6d) per doz Retails readily for $1 sOrach. The best pen for the price ever made. In use everywhere and 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 POPULAR LETTER FILE EVER MADE. Order through Commission Houses. J.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 11 foot Mill, f.0.b., cars, N.V. • pakced, weight soolbs, size 33 cubic fee^. Constructed with 4 or 6 wings. THEJ I.X.L. LAND MEASURE. i NOTHING LIKE IT. 23IDS packed weight j size, 12' cubic feet; f.o.b. cars N.Y., $1.50. JTHE COMPLETE Wire Stretcher. Packed weight per dozen, zolbs ; size, I cubic foot ; f.o.b. cars N.Y., per dozen, $2.25.3^ Circulars Free. B A J SJVI A N, MANUFACTURER, Lanoabt P.A., U.S.A



Public Notices. j Charles Bay, MECHANICAL ENGINEEB, r>BPATRS Gnnp, Sewing Machines JC& Lawn Mowers. Pumps, etc. .BIOYOLES and TRIOYOLES repaired and extras kept on hand. BIOYULES FOR SALE. Engineering m all its Branches. OPFOEITK CENTRAL HOTEL, Wakanui Road. 5*27 F. H. yob SCHOENEBMG, Cabinet-maker, Upholsterer, Undertaker, and General House Furnisher, (Late of Cbnstchurch), . East Street, next Wra. Patchibg. Furniture to any design or. pattern at Chrietohurch rates. The latest patterns produced. Pianos repolisbe-l at very low rates. Repairß done on the premises to complete satisfaction of Cuatonors. Funerals m^duoted with approved style and economy. Style and Fashion. ANDREW ORR Is now opening hla Second Shipment OF New Drapery, Clothing, AND BOOTS. GBANiTiiibw of Ladies'? Mantlets, Uleters, Jackets, Dolmans, &o. Millinery, Flowers, Feathere, Ribbons, and Dreaa Gocda m endless variety. Blankets, Flannels, Hosiery, and Gloves Brussels Carpets, Ktdder Carpets, &o Men's Clothing Gbeatly Rrduoed. BOOTS. BOOTS. GREAT BARGAINS IN BOOTS AND SHOES. 5 Trunks Ladles' Boots at 5a 6d 2 Trunko Lsdiea 1 Evening Sboea, 3s 6d 4i 6d, 5a 61 Gents' B.jots, cioth top, beat 9i 61, worth 153 6d. Prices to suit the times, DRESSMAKING, This Department (a giving universal satisfaction. Perfect style and fit. Pricea itrioly moderate. ANDEEW ORR, John Orrand Co. JOHN ORB AND CO. CLOTHING DEPARTMENT WE keep the Largest Stook, greatest Variety, and range of Prices of any House In the Trade, Men's Boys' & lratto 1 Clothing, OP EVERY DESCRIPTION. OVERCOATS AND WATERPROOF 3. HOSIERY HATS, SCARVES, TIES, RUGS, TRAVELLING BAGS, PORTMAN- TEAUS, UMBRELLAS, etc. Special. WE HOLD AN IMMENSE STOCK OF MEN'S COITON, CRIMEAN, OX- FORD, HBGATrA, AND WBITB ' SHIRTS, also MEN'S LAMBS WOOL AND MERINO HOSIERY, which we have Marked at Priceß that MUST effect a SPEEDY CLEARANCE. TAILORING DEPARTMENT, WE pay SPECIAL ATTENTION to this I Department. It is under efficient Management, end every effort Is made to render it conducive to onr Customers wants. We have * Very Large Stock of ] Tweeds & Coatings, Cords, Moleskins, &c, &c. BOOT DEPARTMENT. t We hold a large and varied assortment of BOOTS and SHOES of every de- scription. To make q notations would be no guide. WE INVITE INSPECT I \N AND COMPARE PRIOE6] I JOHN ORR AND CO.. IMPORTERS OF HABDWARE, DRAPERY, AND GENERAL MERCHANDISE. j East Street. 3§77



fc. ■ . ■ I. ■■■■■!■■,■■■ — D Thomas. FOR SALE. QEVERAL GOOD FARMS OBEAP TO LET. Oi(\(\ ACRES ALFORD FOREST, /gttUU hulf English grass, 3s per Aore D. THOMAS, Ashburton, I HATS FOR SALE OR TO LET. A GENERAL STORE (m Ohetieey) doing a good business. No Good- will. Stock at "Valuation. No opposition. Profitable business; good opening foe energetla man. Fol particulars apply D. THOMAS, Ashburton. TO THE FARMERS OF OHERT3EY. DISTRICT. HAVING leased the SHEEP DTF at the Saleyards I am prepared to Dip flocks of under 500 head at l£d, over 500, l^d per head. Using Murton and Whites composition.— "NO cure no pay." Start dipping on April and would likr- to finish within a fortnight if possible, \*buld Farmers kindly enter Sheep with Mb James Fattebsox, Chertsey, D. THOMAP, Ashbnrton, LOi^DON AND LANCASHIRE FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY. I HAVE been appointed Agent for the above Conipany, and am now prepared to take risks on Buildings, Stock and Ciops at current rates. D. THOMAS, Ashburton; I have oeen appointed Agent FOB THB Mercantile Finance Co., CHRISTCHUfiCH, "Wbo are prepared to advance Money BILLS OF SALE, MORTGAGE OF STOOK [CROP LIENS, or other Security, D. THOMAS. I AM APPOINTED Sole Agent From Baka>a to Bangitata ?0B MURTOH AND WHITE'S Prize Sheep Dip Placed Ist by the Canterbury A. and Association] after an exhaustive trial D. THOMAS, AshbuiAon »___ ' Agricultural Implements.* i am appointed sole: agent m ashburton FOB Mbssbs BOOTH, MoDONALD & la Oarlyle Implement Work 8, Chrfstchroh. Sash Implements on hand Inspection lavited, D. THOMAS. (Late of{MAT£ON, Cox and^Co.,) Ashburtoni