bo I didn't know what fco do with myself. ! Some days I would nob eat a mouthful of solid food, so much afraid was I of the C'n it gave me. I have gone without d for three consecutive days and nights, till I thought I must surely starve. At the same time the desire to eat was so great I could have clutched eagerly at the hardest piece of stale bread. 1 got so bad I had to lie m bed for days, nnd grew bo weak I could scarcely raise myself, on my elbows. I consulted doctor after doctor; I think I must hive had not less than a dozen altogether, One called my illness by one name, and the others by other names. No two of them agreed as to what it really was that ailed me^ None «f them did mo any good, thfcugh ray money went fast enough to pay th<» ftnd to buy the medicine they ordered. One day I saw m the " Christian Age " an account of Mother Seigel's Curative Syrup. Yet how could I believe mit ? I had, trusted and hoped, and been deceived so often. Unless—which seldom happens —people get the right medicine afcnrsty it is a wonder t» me how they ever get it at all. What made me feel that Mother Seigel's remedy might be of stms use I doirt know ? but I think it was because it was discovered and made by a good woman who had been cured by it herself. At all events I sent for it and began to take its; Up to the time when I write this letter I have taken it seven weeks, and the change it has produced has astonished all who know me. The pain abbtii my heart is entirely gone, and I gain strength every day." Not*.—-The writer of the above letter requested that her name should not be published. We feel bound to respect her wishes, although we have no doubt she will consent to our giving her name and addresß to any of her own sex who may desire to write to her, either directly or through us.

. A somewhat similar case is that of Mrs Annie West, of Manor Road, Bourne mouth, Hants, who writes under a late date: "I desire to inform you o£ my wonderful recovery after taking Mother Seigel's Curative Syrup. I was so low as to be unable to rise from lay lied, and thought I should never stand on my feet again. But by the blessing of God, and the use of the Syrup, I am to far re coveted as to be able to return to my work. lam a poor widow and have to work for my living, and have *n one or two occasions sold some of my things to buy Soigel's Syrup. For years I could not keep any food down and suffered from terrible headache. Now that lam well once more, I shall soon earn back a hundred times over the price of the good medicine that drove away my complaint."

A Judge was once obliged thus to address ft jury: Gentlemen of the jury, m this case the counsel on both sides are unintelligible, the witnesses on both sides are incredible, and the plaintiff and defendant are both such bad characters that to me it is indif ferent m hich way you give your verdict." The latest strike m Australia has been among the bookmakers. They declined to pay for plying their business at Caulfield, because m addition they had to pay for ad mission. In consequence of the decision there was but little betting on the course and none m the paddock.

THfl ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, THUBSPAY, OOTOBBB 23, 1890.



T^EATING'S POWDER deßtroY 8 I.V BUGS, FLEAS, MOTH**' BEETLES, Imid all other inswts, whilst I quite harmless to domestic animals. In exterminating Beetles tlie Ruccess of this powder is extraordinary. It is perfectly clean m application. See the article ! you purchase is " HEATING'S," as inn tations tire nokious and ineffectual. Sold m Tins, Cd, Is, and 2» 6d each,'by ftl chemists. ■' . ' ■ . Reliable Seeds, /HENUINE Farm Seeds for . s t ale »t \JT J- SEALY & CO.'S. , ! Genuine Garden Seeds at J, SEALY &CO.S. G anuine Flower Seeds at J. SEALY & CO.'S., ■ ■ .- - • ■ • : BluePrussinn Peas at J. SEALY & !l . co.'s. . .--.. ;■.■-' .■- ■■ i . Golden Tares ht J. SEALY & CO.'S; New Turnip Seecs, at J. SEALY & CO.'S. • ■ -■. : • ■:• Farm Seeds at J SEALY & CO. s! None but Cvrteu axd Co.'a , choice Seeds m stock . ■ ; ; ' J &HJALY & CO,



CJ. Thornton Ondley LAND, ESTATE AND STOCK AGENT 161 Hereford Street, Christchurdi I have sums of •« ney to lend on good security at low rates of interest. Sever* ' Farms for Sale ""FISHING SFASON, 1890. " FISHIJSG TACKLE, Fi I Earn Iq ul dill pIV 1890 HCT A 1891 TUST arrived, ex " DOR.IC " from best fj Enplish and American Manufac turers a large and well assorted stock of all Fishing requisites. Rods, Lines, Reels, Minnows, Flies, Gaft Hooks, single, double and treble, Mountings, assorted Hooks; Waterproof Stockings, India Rubber crack proof Gum Boots, water proof Fish Bags In great yariety, including latest pat terns. Erery article of the season at lowest prices. Fishing Licenses can now be obtained from me. ALSO.—New Stock of CRICKETING and TENNIS MATERIALS. W. ZANDER, Direct Importer Fishing Tackle. r Tobbacconist and Fancy Goods. Lftdiea and Gentlemen's Hairdreoaing feloon



John G. Restell, COMMISSION, FINANCIAL AND GENERAL AGENT, "WEST 1 STREET, GRAIN AND WOOL BROKER. -FOB"iAt|- p ,...,,. OATS SHABFb . . BKAN . FLOUR -.'„/ POTATOES . : FENCING WIRE-BARBED AND PLAIN,  , TEA, SUGAR, CANDLES, AND GENERAL FARM STORES, ■•_: , KAITANCATA CBU. f v ' • AGENT FOR—Union Fire and Marine Insurance Company Ld.j Mercantu Finance Agency Company, Ltd. ; Colonial Mutual Life Asauranco I)EERING g ALL STEEL TWINE BINDER^EYLON and INDIAN TEAS Association; Tht Mercantile Gazeffiffip;, etc, etc. TIMBER. TIMBER. TIMBER. HAVING purchased the TIMBER BUSINESS of Mr John G. RMnfrjwa have amalgamated the same with our Business m East Street, where both will be carried on conjointly ; -, -ON SALE- ;' ' ' ' "'v' '■' ;:' 300 casks best Portland Cement. . 15 Tons Galvanised itoofing Iron, 1O Tons, No. 8, 9 and. 10 Fencing Wire. 3 Tons Galvanised Barbed Wire %'. 3'ons Sheet Lead, % Tons Sheet Zinc, 50. Boxes Sheet Gla&, 5© kegs Wire Nails, all sizes, 100 Drams law and Boiled Lin r seed Oil, 25 a Tons Genuine White Lead, I Mander's Qak Varnish. .•* ■'■ < MOUNT SOMERS COAL 22s PER TON. KAITANGATA COAL, SHAG POINT COAL, NEWCASTLE COAL W. H. Coilißß and Oo.j TIMBER AND COAL MERCHANTS  . ' - ': ASH LOVERS OF A REALLY. DELICIOUS CUP OF TEA SHOULD TRY CEYLON & INDIAN TEAS ; IMPORTED DIRECT FROM THE GARDENS. BEING ABSOLUTELY PURE THJ3RE TEAS ARE MUCH STRONGER " ; : THAN THE ORDINARY BLENDED TEAS, CONSEQUENTLY ': ' i • ARE MORW. ECONOMICAL 1 THE ATTENTION OF THE PUBLIC IS DIRECTED TO THE FOLLOWING ANALYSIS BY PROFESSOR BICKERTON ON SAMPLES OF ABOVE TEAS :- p Canterbury College, ldfcli Jtme, 1800, "" The analysis made by me shows the Toan to be PERFECTLY FREU FIIOV ANY FOREICN MATTER AND ADULTERATION OF ANY. KIND. The amount of extract m each cawe is very liis^h for the short time of infusion,.and the proportion of tannin is lov. In all respects the samples submitted appear to be well prepared genuine Teas of excellent quality. (Signed) A. W. BICKERTON, Colonial Analyst. SOLD IN|llb. PACKETS, CANISTERS, AND HALF-CHESTS. ■ - . '"'.>■ : '■ ——O 1 ' GEORGE JAMESON ASHBURTON AffD FAKATA. i>;-;-.j;p;Oybß.R & co., > \ IRONMONGEES AND GENERAL IMPORTERS. HAVE m Stock and to arrive a Large and Complete Assortment of English and American HARDWARE m all its branches. . . ;.. [ SHKEP SHEABB- All the Leading Brands direct from the Manufacturers., ; —A Large Stock to select from— „ ../..- TURKEY STONE, Marking Oil, Raddle, Ink Powder, Brush v'are, Tinware . , mid General Furnishing Goods ; FILTERS, Churns, and Milk Pans ; Axles and Springs ; Oils, Paints, Colors. Varnishes, Paper Hangings ; Fencina Wire, Staples and Standards, Wire Netting, Spades and Forks ; Carpenters and Blacksmiths' Tools. &c< Pumps, Galvanised and Black, Iron Pipe and Filtings, always on Stock. . ■ English and Colonial Ranges, Stoves and Colonial Ovens, Fenders and Fireirons, Lamps, Lampware, and every requisite for the Station, Farm, or ■ Cottage. Perforated Zinc for Threshing Machines, from 1-16 to | mesh. SPECIALTIES. '•' , Table and Pocket Cutlery, Electro-Pintcd Ware, Guns, Revolvers, Ammuhi tion, and all. Sporting requisites m great variety. DENTS UNDERTAKEN FOR ALL CLASSES OF GOODS ON , . MOST REASONABLE TERMS. . . . . JOB NT OB" & CO.



TO STAND THIS SEASON AT GKOVE FARM, TINWALD, The Thobocghuked Hok^e, Perkin Warbech 11, By Perkin Warbeck (imp), dam Miss Kate (imp), the dam of Antelope, Sultan, and Prime Warden. For full pedigree see cards. . For further particulars apply Groom m -charge, or ■',' \ •-. '£;/ ,-,.'■ EDWARD GATfcS, Grove Farm, Tinwald. ; , SWERSET LIVEIiY~STABLES JOHN NEWMAN, Propkietob. TTIHESE old i established and favorite JL central Livery Stables are now m my Hands, and' it will be my bonstant effort to again bring their business into the front rank, and make these Stables what their position and accommodation warrant them— THE PREMIER LIVERY STABLES of the Ashburton County. ' Buggies, Traps, Saddle Horses, <&c., always on hire, with skilful drivers ready at the shortest notice. Open and Close Carriages for Wedding or other p&rtiesi, ■>: , Cabs at any hour, day or night. LOOSE BOXES for stallions and race horses. Country customers are guaran- j teed every accommodation at the lowest current rates. • " J. NEWMAN, 10c.121 ": Proprietor. WOOL. WOOL. rpHE UNDERSIGNED IS PRE .JL PARED TO MAKE LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES On the Coming Season's Clip of WOOL, FREE OF COMMISSION. INTEREST AT LOWEST CURRENT RATJUS. GROWERS have the Choice ot Selling either at the ASHBURTON WOOL SALES, or m CHRISTCHURCH, or SHIPPING. I Small Hold REGULAR SALES BURING THE SEASON, having arranged with the New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Company, Limited, to act as my' Financial. Arums and Auctioneers. '■' Every care and attention will be Used m displaying, properly lotting, classi fying, and valuing the Wool. Account Sales will be rendered by the New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Company, Limited, with their usual promptitude.] WOOLPAOKS, TWINE, era, i At Lowest Current Rates. John Gv Res tell WodL Stores, WEST STREET, ASHBURTON. o|B



STEPHENS "DROS. TEPHE.NS DROS, MARKET HOUSE TN Order to be enabled to solicit the favours of Stationholders and Farmers, iro have jusfc added to our stock POWDERED & LUMP RADDLE, BED, BLUE, & BLACK BRANDING OILS, ! RAW, & BOILED OILS, TURKEY OIL STONES, LAMPBLACK, ETC., —ALSO THE NOTED -8.8.A. SHEEP SHEARS So well krio#n, arid admitted by all experienced Shearers to b© the beat. We have also replenished our stocks m Watches, Clocks, Pocket* Knirea, Table Cutlery, Spoons, Pannikins, BOUrn, Kettles, Pots, Pans, Crookery, Straps, etc. ALL ORDERS by Post or otherwise 1 Promptly despatched. SATISFACTION is our Motto. : STEPHENS BIOS. MABKET HOUSE ASHBURTjOTT. In. SPARROW TAILOE AND ; MEN'S M E R C B R. IEAST STURH/E. "'■■■■ . , /..



NO W'S THE TIME TO USE ± K.ED WOOD'S SCALY BLIGHT SPECIFIC > ' • ■■;.,,..'.•» ::„.. . D.THOMAS. MY CLOYEEB | FOR THE SEASON HAVE JUST COME TO HAND, ; Peb Ship (INemok.S THEY ABE Al IN QUALITY AND i LOW IN PRICE; ■[■"'■: " '.'■;■. ■;■■. ' '.";.;"■." ■'■'> '..they are^ ■' ' .;..;,. ■' "T".:.v,^, ' HXJEST and SO2STS, of LONDON V OHOIGEST SEEDS. INSPECTION INVITED. i SAMPLES SUPPLIED DHmbMAS, ■_ __J_ ASHBURTON. D. THOMAS (Lace of Matson, Cox awi> Co. :' AUCTIONEER, LAND, INSURANCE, and ESTATE AGENT, VALUATOR; WOOL and GRAIN BROKER ASHBURTON,; • o 1 T OANS Negotiated. Weekly Sales of Live Stock ; Tinwald nncl Ashourton I alternately. Fortnightly Sales of Sheepskins, Fat, and Hides on FRIDAYS. Sa'ioc of Wool throughout the Season. Grain bought and sold on Commission. Clearing Saies as per arrangement LONDON AND LANCASHIRE FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY. . I hat a been appointed Agent for the above Company and am nbw\prepar<d[ : take Jrisks on^Buildings, and^GrowingfCropsJiat current rates. WOOT. WOOL. WOOL, TATTERSALL'S, WEST STREET, ASHEimToly| IVM Prepared tojmake LIBERAITCASH ADVANCES n£vallist' tlie GrowS Clip of WOOL,Jplaced mmy 1 and for.SALE m Ashburton, or Shipment Eng nd. . _ . ••...-.. ■■■■]:;■/,- - ■ ■•■ ';•:■■:■ ;.• ,'/ ' WOOLPACKS, TWINE, OIL? RApDLE &c. SUPPLIED ■' "•'■■'■■'?Af ■"'■"■■'" ■'■ ••^^'•"■■■:.>r^r i _ Thomas. ": riv. i. ' ASHBURTON



DIRECT FROM AMERICA. DIRECT FROM AMJSBIO/ WIETH BpOS.' ii imiin ii inn iiii; nr,ih qoMjpjLnsrTr » . ■ ■..,.' _,_____. Tlu-eo Times Larger and Better Than Ever. Mllil 11111 l MOIAY, Od, % Commencing at EIGHT o'Clock. IiOCATIOItf— Wakuniii Road, near Central Hotel. Nothing of importance preceding, and you will never care to see any Show that I'ollows. All previous Efforts eclipsed. !N Tew American Artistes. Sole and Jbqual Proprietors . , .... Wirth Brothers General Business Manager ......... Alexander 35-—Spirited Marefoacfced Morses —-415 Reined, Hidden, and iDriven by a Single Equestrian, Imitation has been crudely attempted of this Brilliant and j Dashing Show, but it never has been, never can be, equalled , Phenomenal Biding Acts, Also, do not forget our »EW SPiXIALTY COMPiIY, Imported specially from America, headed by the Princes of , s Comedy, PERRY, the BYANS, LULU, BILLY, the ACKERMANS, PEARL. Concert ... ... Ope shilling extra Also, Numerous Side Shows, of every description, forming the .greatest Carnival ever witnessed m New Zealand. ) OW FABES. ; EXCUESIOK TRAINS. Reduced Bates by road or rail ■POPULAB PBICES r . ...... . . . . , . 38and fcs. Don't forget the date . : -MioisriD^L.ir, 00T08E127. —Now comes our startling Novelty—-^Direct from America— AHHtt HIPPODROME!. Monday Afternoon, October %1. "^ ASHBURTOS DOMAIN Genuine American Indians Pied and Dusky Wairiors, All the greatest Tribes represented. Thrilling Episodes. Our large Company of the most daring Cowboys m the United States, headed by the KenoWed CAPTAIN JACK SUTTON. Scouts. Guides. Indians. Nevelty, Splendour, Komance, and Genius are all combined m this greet"S.. i, Exhibition of ours to please the public. Thrilling Incidents of Indian and Cowboy Exploits. A huge Hippodrome. Roman Chariot Races. Diverting Obstacle Races, Pony Express Riding. Cowboy Frolics. Sports of Ancient ftoine RevirecL Expert Mexican Vaqueros. Thi'illing Lassoing. Beautiful Squaws. Rare and Matchless Prairie Life. Attack on the Deadwood Coach. Hanging a Horse Thief General Custer's Rally. Mountain Meadow Massacre. Border Life m all its phases. ' : . ■ n.,.,,0 .-...■ ■■•'..._ A l¥orld Within A World. An Exhibition that Set England, the Continent, and America Wild. Nothing spared to make this Show an event chronicled m the minds of everyone for years to come. , EVERYBODY WILL BE THERE. DON'T FORGET THE OPENING OF t)UR xwo DisTmcT 'sx^q^jg.; WILD WEST SHOW AND HIPPODRQ^E-AffcemoOft 230, ASHBUETON DOMAIN ; Admission, 2o- , ; MAMMOTH DOUBLE CIRCUS COMPANY. : POPULAR HftCES. . ; . . . 3sand«B. F95 further Particulars see Pictoral Posting Couriers and Newspapers: 10 1.19 JAMES HUGO, Adrance Agent..



SOUTH RAKAIA POLITICAL ASSOCIATION. A PUBLIC MEETING will be held on FRIDAY evening next,, Octo ber 24, m the large room at Miixkr's Hotbl, for the purpose of enrolling fresh members, appointing permanent officers, and drafting a programme. The chair will be takon at 8 p.m. R. J. GEE, 10 139 Sec. pi o. tern. A First-class firo proof bafe, quite j ' new, with two drawers. Will be sold at less than cost price, as owner hns no further use for it. Apply A.8.. Mail Office. 10 140 ■Hflemington presbytekiak CHURCH. THE ANNUAL TEA MEETING "WILL TAKE PLACE ON FRIDAY, OCTOBER 24th, m the SCHOOLROOM, to be followed by a Public Meeting m the CHURCH, when addresses will be delivered by Ministers and others, and musical selec ibns by a Choir. 10198 T ' FOR SALE. fnWELVE MoCORMICK WIRE X BINDERS. All m perfect work ing order. CHEAP. 10*144 FRIEDLANDER BROS. UN lON S~i E AMBIIP COMPANY, (LIMITED.) IT O T~I O E TN consequence of the Disorganisation JL of Shipping Labor, the Directors re gret they are UNABLE TO ADVERTISE THK RUNNING OF STEAMERS AS USUAL Intending PASSENGERS and SHIP PERS will receive ALL POSSIBLE INFORMATION at the Company's Offices. GEORGE JAMESON, Agent, Ashbur^on ASHBURTON COUNTY STOCK AND SALEYARDS CO. (Limited). THE Eighth Annual General Meeting of Shareholders will be held at the Arcade Chambers, Burnett street, on TUESDAY, November 11th, 1890, at 3 p.m. Business :To receive Directors' Report and Balance Sheet. • To elect two Directors m the place of Messrs G. Jameson and F. B. Standish, both of whom are eligible and offer themselves for re-election. To elect an Auditor, and other General Business. GEO. JAMESON, Secretary, Forms of Proxy must be lodged,,at the Company's Office not less than seventy two hours prior to the meeting. 10 143 MR D THOMAS CLEARING SALE AT PARKIN'S OLD FARM, NEAR DROMORE, ON ■ . Wednesday, 29th October, 1890. MR D. THOMAS has received in ■ structions from the Manager of the National Mortgage Co., Christchurch, to Sell by Public Auction on the Farm known as Parkin's, near Dromore, on WEDNESDAY, 29th OCTOBER* 1890, The following Live and Dead Stock, viz :— 6 Draught HORSES, all good workers. -j Light Harness MARE. IDray and Frame. 1 Tank Dray. Three Drays, all newly clone up. 2 REAPERS AND BINDERS (McCormick). 1 Reaper and Binder (Hornsby). Horse Power and Chaffcutter. Five Double-Furrow Ploughs. Broadcast Grain and Turnip Sower. Set Disc Harrows. -J Set Tripod HARROWS. Two 1. sets Tine Harrows Reid and Gray Grain DRILL. Re!d and Gray ROLLIRj Stripper. Set of Scales. Old Iron. Swingle-trees and Chains. Blocks and tackle. Machine Fittings. -j rv Sets HARNESS, and a large JLVJ quantity of usefnl sundries. Luncheon Provided. Sale at 12 o'clock 7 D. THOMAS, Ashburton. ASHBURTON AGRICULTURAL~AND! | PASTORAL ASSOCIATION. THE THIRTEENTH ANNUAL EXHIBITION ; ■ op ; . • . Stock, Implements, &c, WILL be held at the COUNTY SALEYARDS, ASHBURTON, ON FRIDAY, 31st OCTOBER 1890. ENTRIES close with U" c undersigned on FRIDAY, 24tH00xOBER. ° | JNO J C. QUANE, j Secretary, i



"TTTESLEIAN SUNDAY SCHOOL W ANNIVERSARY FESTIVAL. SUNDAY, OCTOBER 26th. Preacher : Rev. J. Taylor, of Durham Street, Christchurch. Attractive singing with orchestral accompaniments. Tea »md Floral Concert TUESDAY, October 28th. Original and effective programme. 16 103 , THE ASHBURTON CALEDONIAN SOCIETY'S '. ";" '" ' ANNUAL _ ■: / CONVERSAZIONE AND BALL WILL be held m the Oddfellows' Hall on FRIDAY, 24th OCTOBER. i To commence »t 8 p.m. , { Tickete—Gentlemen 3s; Ladies, 2s. See posters. J. SEALY, +15* Hon. Secretary. SCALE BLIGHT. ~\XOW is the time to Syringe the Treei XN with LITTLE'S BLIGHT SPECIFIC. For Sale m quantities of One Pint and upwards. GEORGE JAMESON, 10|l Ashburton and Fakaia.



ASHBURTON ELECTION ME C. W. PUBNELJL Will Address the Electors at the ODDFELLOWS' HALL, on TUESDAY, 28th OCTOBER, At 8 p.m. 10 152 TO THE ELECTORS OF ASHBURTON. /"I ENTLEMEN,— Having been requested by many of the Electors of this District lo offpr myself as a Candidate to represent your interests m Parliament, I have much pleasure m placing my services at your disposal. I will arrange at an early date to address you at every convenient centre of population throughout the District, I have the honor to be Your Obedient Servant, 10 147 EDWARD G. WRIGHT. GENERAL "MEETING "of Mem bers of the People's Political Association will be held m tine Oddfellows' Hall (back room) on SATURDAY, Octo ber 25th, at B'p.m. Business—To con sider the selection of a Candidate. A full attendance is neceasary. . FUNERAL'NOTICE. THE Friends of Mr John Henry are respectfully informed that the Funeral, of his late beloved wife, Majbgaret, will move from his residence, Commercial Hotel, on SATURDAY, the 25th inst., at 10.30 o'clock, for the Catholic , Church, en route for the Ajshbnrton Cemetery. BAKER BROS., 10 148 Undertakers. JENSEN'S PRIZE MEDALI COD LIVER OIL. MADE ONLY FROM THE FRESHEST LIVERS' URE TASTELESS, DIGESTIBLE ,