m a net profit of L 3,414,407. These figures indicate enormous transactions, but the year 1889 has apparently wit nessed an increase of L 2,000,000 to the share capital, and the trade operations were, of course, on a corresponding scale of magnitude Indeed, the development of co-operation has been one of the most striking facts of the century, as a historical retrospect will show. In 1844, the Rochdale Pioneers, twenty-eight poor weavers, commenced with a capital of two pence orthreepenceeach. 1n1856 they had a capital of L 12.900. In 1862, when the first Parliamentary return was made, and we have the first accurate figures at our disposal, there were 450 societies m ex istence, with 90,000 members ; a share and loan capital of L 450,000 ; annual sales amounting to L 2,350,000; and profits reaching L 166,000. A glance at this picture, and at that further up the column, inspires one with a belief m the vast potentialities inherent m the move ment. The world seems to be delivered over to it.—" Rangitikei Advocate."

SPORTING.

HUNT CLUB STEEPLECHASES.

[PEK PRESS ASSOCIATION.]

The following are the concluding events of Saturday's meeting ;— Tally-Ho Plate Steeplechase, of 30 aovs ; about two miles. Mr F. P. Claridge's gr g Enterprise, by Marmion, aged, 12st 31b (Owner) 1 Mr W. BosswelTs gr g Why Not, 6yrs, 12st 31b ... (Mr D. Kimbell) 2 Mir C. Wynn-Williams' eh g Industry, aged, 12st 31b (Owner) 3 Dividends, L 2 16s and L 2 9s 6d. Li dies' Bracelet, of 25 soys (presented by Mr A. E. G. Rhodes, M.H.R.) For qualified hunters that have never won a race. Once round and a distance. Miss M'Callum's eh g Launcelot, 4yrs 12st 31b ... (MrColeman) 1 Miss E. A. Kelly's br g Rob Roy, 4yrs 12st 31b ... (Mr E. D. O'Rorke) 2 Miss Rhodes'- eh g Scamp, 3yrs, list 71b (MrClaridge) 3 Miss Saunders' blk g Wrangler, syrs 12st71b (Mr Boyle) 0 Miss Inwood's b m Fidalia, 4yrs 12st 31b .(Mrlnwood) 0 Dividends L 7 7s and L 5 2s 6d.

TO-DAY'S TELEGRAMS

[per press association.]

Mmmg 1 m AnclciamT, Auckland, July 28. The crushing on the new Kuatonu goldfields still continues afc the average of five or six ounces to the ton. Last week a sixth yield was 133 ounces from 30 tons. A return has just come to hand of 841bs of Puhipuhi stone treated at Clyde ore crushing and chlorinating works, Sydney. The result was 6 dwts 8 grains of gold, and 118oz 16dwts 22 grains of silver to the ton. P. S. Urown, and J. D. McKenzie go on Monday to Wellington. The latter is a pioneer prospector of Wairiki. They wanted to take a " brick " of silver with them, but a watchmaker bought it, and is working it into rings and ornaments. They will, however, take the first gold obtained from the Caledonian. JV«w Zealand CrOTernomhfp. Wellington, July 28. The "New Zealand Times" says:— Lord Onslow wishes to remain m New Zealand, and would not accept a transfer to any other colony. .A_n Al»ac«ntler. The Sydney police state that J. E. Robin son, for whose arrest a warrant is out, did not go there by the Tarawera as supposed. He is believed to be still m New Zea land. 9Ca«onic. The first communication of the Grand Lodge of Freemasons since its constitution will be held this evening. About 200 members are expected to be present. Itatlwav Ivrvanta <Sriev»ii« «,■*•«. At a meeting of the local branch of the Railway Servants Society it was stated that piece work had been introduced m violation of the understanding with the Commissioners. Two men so engaged only made 15s 4d a week, their ordinary rate being 9s to 10s per day. It was de caded to bring the matter before the railway authorities and the Executive. Th« Vogrel Claim. The Solicitor-General, on behalf of the Government, has accepted service of a writ by Sir Julius Yogel. Suicide. Martox, July 28. A young man named Gillespie shot himself this morning. OThe JPublle Work* *cr»nil>le. Nelson, July 28. A public meeting, which promises to be the largest ever held m Nelson, will take place to-night to protest against any further delay m constructing the Bel grove section, and requesting the Govern ment to strictly adhere to the contract.

Latest Parisian Fashions.

Paris, June 10. The dresses still preserve a great simplicity of form ; the skirt is straight with the bodice fitting glove-tight, and the waist finishing round, bordered with a piece of oriental braid, or an em broidered band. In the back the skirt as ample and mounted with small pleats m titte belt. The fastening is usually con cealed under the arm, and the sleeves are still decoratire. A graceful redingote, with a little pelerine attached to the shoulder, is caade m summer cloth of chamois color. The skirt is draped slightly m the hips and opens straight, showing a panel of velvet m wood color. The bodice is fastened on the shoujder and under the arm, and a ribbon belt is finished m the back with short ends. A little cape fitting into the shoulders with raised sleeves is crossed m front and fastened on the bust with two buttons at one side, showing a pliwtron of velvet at the throat above the crossing of the pelerine. The sleeves of the redingote #re also m velvet, and the whole garment ih/is a very stylish appearance. Jackets ar© more and more ornamented with braiding of all descriptions. A tan-oolored English model is made with large lappels and a rolling collar, which is to be worn open or closed, and is handsomely braided on the shoulders, cuffs, aad wafctpoat. This w;ri-:< coat is of a lighter shade of dafti or silk. For common wear there is a pretty model of dark blue serge with loose fronts and a tight-fitting back, with a waistcoat 1 or a loose silk skirt to vary the costume. Nothing could be more convenient for summer travel tlwi a gown of this description. Another good jacket is the checked tweed with a high ,co]hr lined with silk. The fronts follow the iiwe of the figure, and fall apart, showing a shirt or vest beneath, or jkj>e coat can be fastened closely by a series ,of f-abs fasten ing across. In the number of attractive novelties parasols and umbrellas form an interesting series. Thin season the Scotch plaid silk, m gay colors, predominates ; bright red is mingled with clear green and yellow, and makes a spring-like .effect. Others m mauve, navy blue, pearl grPJ) atul others shades, have a wide -insertion of guipure embroidery on crape with a border of plaid. The same style of m - sertioa will be placed on "dreasy" par;:.sol* wf thick silk, m white, cream, and delicate .colors, with straight handle, ■finely carved m silver or gold, or a now snodel of (rtiek --wljicli m griped black and white. Theraarea.isoprefctypiu-M.s,(jl(i«pyered ■with a puffing <tf cwpe, with noi.in.ceK of fche. same material forming the border, 1? there have a finely ple»tsd ruffle, turned

up and forming coquilles or shells arovid theedge. Theyareattractiveinall the varied styles, and one has no difficulty m finding a dainty parasol to complete one's toilette for any occasion.

Latest Cable News

HOME AND FOREIGN.

[per press association.] [Received July 28, 12.15 p.m.] SHIPPING. Londos, July 26. The R.M.S. Tongariro sailed from from Plymouth to-day for New Zea land ; R.M.S. Aorangi arrived all well at Plymouth; her frozen meat is m good condition.

THE DUKE OF WESTMINSTER.

The Duke of Westminster left for Mauritus on July 25, proceeding thence to Ota,go Heads.

GOOD NEWS FOR FARMERS.

The English wheat market shows a general advance of 6d per quarter. Continental and American markets are also undergoing a general advance.

WOOL AND TALLOW.

At a tallow auction sale to-day, 1725 casks were offered, and 1100 sold. Medium mutton realised 255; ditto beef, 24s 6d. The highest point of recovery at the recent series of wool sales brings prices back to the level of those obtained at the close of previous series.

AUSTRALIAN.

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LABOR TROUBLES.

Sydney, July 28. Sheep-owners m Germantown dis trict have resolved to continue to ignore the Shearers' Union, squatters undertaking to deliver wool at the port of shipment. Ship-owners declare that the accep tance of the seamen's labor rules will involve such serious increase of expen diture as to virtually prohibit the carrying on of the shipping business. A conference between the marine engineers and owners is fixed for Sep tember.

MELBOURNE UNEMPLOYED.

Melbourne July 28. A mass meeting of the unemployed was held on Saturday. Speakers re commend the men to " make work " if Government refused ro open relief works. It is proposed to hold mid night meetings this week.

THE CHANG SHA.

"Brisbane, July 28. The China Steam Navigation Com pany's steamer Chang Sha, which ran ashore on Rattray Island during a fog, has been floated off".

Parliamentary Gossip.

[by telegraph from our own corres pondent.]

Wellington, July 28. The country is about to be " stumped " by members of the Opposition, whose platform will be this : That Government shall be given snpplies till the end of the year, which would carry them up to 31st March (as they are entitled to go on for three months out of unauthorised ex penditure), and that a new Parliament shall be called together early m April. The present arrangement is that Sir George Grey shall begin at Wellington by addressing a meeting on Saturday, and then go on to Auckland. The Hon. Mr Ballance will go toWanganui and Napier; Mr Seddon to West Coasfc of South Island; Mr W. P. Reeves to Christ church ; and Mr Fish and Dr. Fitchett to Dunedin. All, with the exception of Sir George Grey, are likely to start as early as possible. The Opposition are well satisfied, with the progress which they are making m the matter of re trenchment, and are pretty confident of their ability to effect further reductions. It is claimed that Government have only a small majority m the House, and are m a minority m Committee of Supply.

Burning of a Ship at Sea.

-— Details of the burning of the steamer Paoching and the loss of 32 lives, includ ing the master of the vessel, Captain Place, have been received at Sydney by the steamer Taiydan, from Hongkong. The fire broke out at sea, the vessel being on a voyage from Shanghai to Hankow. The steamer Ngankin, which was one of the first to reach the burning vessel, reports that at six a.m, on May 29, while near the Centaur shoal, those on board observed dense masses of smoke ahead about five miles off, and as they ap proached closer they found the smoke proceeded from a sieamer on fire. In less than ten minutes the fire had gained such a hold that the vessel was a mass of flames right fore and aft. As the Ngankin came closer the vessel was found to be the Paoching, This vessel left Shanghai the same morning at one o'clock for Hankow. It could be seen from the deck of the Ngankin that people were clinging round her, hanging to the sides by ropes. As the ropes burnt through jbhe unfortunate people fell into the water and were drowned. The Ngankin was anchored, and m five minutes four of her boats were m jthe water pulling to wards the Poaching, the sides of which were very hot. The crew found people floating m the water, and they picked up Mr Christensen, the first officer, the second officer, and twenty-one nftfcivef, some of whom were suffering from burns. In the meantime the Teiwo «ame up and saved nine natives. The Sual Ws4 fcnirtv' one» according to the compradore's account. A Chinese gunboat, the Chepai, came up and anchored, and her commander lowered two boats, one of which went to the wreck but found no one to save, .though there were a number of dead bodies floatfug aboufc- When fche steamers left the wreck the whole of the deck was burnt, but the wasts, funnel, and capstan were standing, The chief engineer was m the water when rescued, holding on to i the cable, as was also the mate. Mr Wilson, fche second engineer, was drowned, as was also the master, Captain Place. An enquiry into the burning of the vessel was held at Shanghai. The court found that proper steps had been taken by the officers to save the lives of the passengers and crew, but desired especi ally to°direct the. attention of the Board of Tradti f.f) the fact that they considered the appliance far extinguishing fire, and the number ami cftWJty ™ the boats considering the number of people earned, were quite inadequate ; that the regula tions, if /»ny, for stowing dangerous cargo did"not "fliWr to have been known tc the officers i-oeponslWp ; mul the crew had 'noTcr been exercised »t ftru flops' and that if they had been m organic i the fire engine might have been worked before the engine was hmccesible through smoke. „.,..,.„, -

• Thure is now to be seen m the shop windoy .of M^ssra J, Scaly and Co , L»«st 1 »tre«t, a wljec^i »f i»J>pl«.» showing

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, MOiNDAT, JULY 28, 1890.



NOTICE, TREES/ TREES/ I THE Undersigned, hare opened a « Nursery on my own account and am prepared to sell FRUIT and FOREST^ TREES of the choicest sorts at prices noi to be beaten. Having had 28 year*" experience at Home and m the Colonieifc I have grown none bufc the best sorts of Fruit Trees, knowing that a great mant that are planted put are shy bearers ana some that do bear are inferior m quality.: I have also a very choice collection oi Roses and Shrubs. Gardens laid oui : work done by contract or by day. Ofe? fruittrees re-grafted with choice sorts M required. Hoping to get a fair share if public patronage,. Note the Address, — J. MILLICHAMP, Nurseryman, Terrace Nursery, Tinwald. Letters addressed to Ashburton P.(J/ will receive my promtit attention. 6*l MR 3 S. T I MM 0 has removed from the Lytteltort Boarding House to those ntpre commo dious and central premises, Panama Housfe, where friends, old and ne*r, will be? •welcomed. Accommodation for boarders at reduced rates. Meals prepared mMi Timmo's well-known style. ;" 7 53



FOE SALE ; URE UNBLENDED Man and Csylon Teas. ters and 401 b boxes PRIME DERWENT POTATOES at very low price PLOUGH SHARES ALL SIZES FENCING WIRE, POSTS, and STAKES And ail kinds o. SEED WHEAT OATS .•■■'.,. AND BARLEY GEOEGE JAMESON ASHBURTON AND RAKAIA. T> 1 X WATCH and CLOCK JOIODIu W?Sp?JS MAKERj JEWELLER, &c. ITAtLl.lclV W^^WfiL AcViKiirtnh -asnounon ALA7IGE and Varied Assortment of New Jewellery, Plate, &c. A magnificent Stock of Watches and Clocks, ai; prices ranging from a few shillings to £30. Every Watch or Clock sold will be guaranteed. I make a special line o High Class English Watchea. Well appointed Worehops under my personal superintendence assures all work being turned out promptly and m lirst-class condition. EVERYTHING SOLD WARRANTED WHEAT. WHEATI WHEA3? CASH BTJYEKS ROLL-IT & CO, CANTERBURY BULLS, ASHBURTON, 1 A RE still prompfc Cash Buyers of Prime Milling Wheat at highest market pi'ic j3l. Flour, Bran and Sharps always on hand. Griming by patent Roller proces done on the shortest notice. CLOYEES. CLOVERS. CLOVERS. I \ TE ARE LA.NDING,— ex "Nelson" and ex "Carrie L. Tyler." RED CLOVEB, WHITE CLOVER, COWGRASS, ALSIKE, TIMOTHY, etc., etc. ALL OF CHOICEST QUALITY, For which we are now Booking Orders at LOWEST CURRENT RATES. -TT^ E HAVE ALSO FOR SALE— MACHINE DRESSED RYEGRASS and COCKSFOOT. FRIEDLANDER^RO^ COAL. COAX. COAL. TT7E HAVE just landed "Ex Jessie a Shipmenc of Housed d Ccx» PRIME QUALITY. UMBER. UMBER. UMBER. Ex Zior 20.000 ft W.P. Floring and Lining. Ex Spray 30,000 ft Red Pine Boards and Scantling. In Stock, Lime, Cement, Bricks, Roofnng Iron, Doors, Sashes, G te». Hurd'e Fencing Wire, (Barbed and Plain.) IrojiStandards to Order. WE HAVE JUST OPENED UP A Splendid Assortment of VARNISHES and READY-MIXED PAINTS 1 ALSO, — , 10TURE-FRAME MOULDING of the Best Quality and Choices Patterns, , Lovers of the Fine Arts should inspect our Stocks^ | W. H. COfLWSIHD CO. TTMBER AND COAL MERCHANTS ASHBTTBTON. '



WM. SPARROW TAILOR AND MEN'S MERCER EASTSTREE



LAST DAYS OF THE DISCOUNT OF TEN PER CENT "ON ALL —Cash Purchases Only— TILL 31sc JULY. MITCHELL AND TURNER KAIAPOI HOUSE, TANCRED STREET. IS DEAFNESS INCURABLE ? J. H Nicholson, of 175 William Street Melbourne, has proved otherwise by making a complete cure of Deafness and Noises m the head of over Years' Stand ing by a simple remedy and without th use of any " clap-trap " so called electro medication treatment. A full description of this remedy, which has cured thou sands of other cases of long standing, will be sent FREE on application. I. T. Kingston, VETERINARY SHOEING FORGE AND General Jobbing Smith Next Cookson's Stables, opposite the Railway Station. rjIHE best accommodation for 1 Horses JL and convenience possible for Customers. SHOEING. Draught Horses 7s Hacks ... ... 6s To meet the heavy rise m the price of Iron, we have a large stock of Shoes made from scrap and old iron, which for wear it is well known cannot be beaten. Made on our own premises. GENERAL SMITH WORK OF ALL 7*45 KINDS. CLEARING SALE. STOCK MUST BE REDUCED. i,i. spfpua "PREVIOUS to Stock-taking, being JL very heavily stocked, we have decided to hold a GRUr REDUCTIONS REGARDLESS OF COST. Heavy Dress Tweeds lQid, reduced to 7|d. Double width Cashmeres 3s 6d, reduced to Is lid. Dress Goods Is 9d, reduced to Is 2d. Ashburton Flannel, Is 3d, now ll|d Good Heavy Flannel Is 3d, reduced to Is. Cretonnes 4s lid ft doz. Towels from 3|d each. White Sheeting, double width, 7|d. Women's Corsets 3s 6d, reduced to Is lid White Lace lOd a dpz. Women's Large Umbrellas Is lid each. Men's Cord Trousers 7s 6d, worth 10s 6d Men's Tweed Trousers 10s 6d, reduced to 7s lid. Men's Tweed Suits 18s 6d. Men's Tweed Suits 30s, now 25s Boys' Tweed Hats Is each. BOOTS. BOOTS. A Job Lot of Women's and Children's Boots must be cleared Regardless of Cost. Men s Bluchers 6s 9d, Men's Shooters 10s 6d, worth 13s 6d. •BARGAINS. BARGAINS. AT w. w. spc nee rss THE ARCADE PREVIOUS TO STOCK-TAKING. S. W. ASN & CS'S CLEARING SALE OF WINTER DRAPERY JACKETS, ULSTERS, DRESS GOODS MILLINERY &c. COMMENCING SATURDAY, JULY sth. The Public will hsve an opportunity of getting GENUINE BARGAINS afe S. W. AiSSSN & C?s CHEAP CLEARING SALE.



Public Notices. I HAVE for SALE a First Class TRACTION THRESHING PLANT, complete. Engine by Fowler, Combine (new) Clayton and Sliuttleworth. With the Plant a quantity of new extras. 7J152 D. THOMAS. TENDERS. rpENBERS are invited to Plough and _1_ Harrow ready for Crop 6 acres of broken land at Grove Farm. Tenders close THURSDAY. July 31st, at 4 p.m. Full particulars at office of this paper. 7 158 DEED WHEAT and OATS. O. TUSCAN WHEAT, DANISH OATS, Of Superior Quality for Seed, FOR SALE. 7J150 JOHN G. RESTELL. "THE COUNTY." rpHE Proprietors of "The County" _I_ Haircutting Saloon and Tobacco and Cigar Emporium, Prospect Buildings, Have to announce their commencement of business. BEST ART. BEST QUALITY IN EVERY BRANCH, And perfection all round. Hair ctttthvg-, cd. ' ■ - ' ■ ' •'■•■ 7 155 r\ DDFELLOWS 1 HALL. Lessee ... ... • Miss Helen Fergus Treasurer ... ... i :"M,r J. Bellingham Business Manager... Mr Laurie Dunbar For Two Nights Only, commencing TUESDAY Evening Next, July 29th. Return and Grand Farewell Season of the Wonderful Child of Genius, BABY") Supported by hernewly fOGDEN BABY} organised Dramatic BABYj Company, at 8 sharp. [OGDEN The Charming Protean Comedy, STELLA and FESTUS, concluding with the Popular Drama m four acts, " BLEAK HOUSE." Baby Ogden m her wonderful impersonation of "JO." Prices—3s, 2s, Is. Box Plan now open. •F. EUSTACE, 7 154 Representative m advance. TINWALD COAL AND FIREWOOD DEPOT T A P»LOTHIER begs to t) ■ ,jl\_' \..J intimate that he has opened a retail produce store at Tin wald, and has for sale—Flour, Bran, Sharps, Chickwheat, Feed Oats, Oaten Sheaf, and Straw Chaff, Potatoes, etc. Also Prime Household Coals, ASHBURTON PRICES. TjlOßthe Blood is the Life-Clark's world JJ famed Blood Mixture, warranted to cleanse the blood from all impuritios from whatever causes arising. For scrofula scurvey, skin and blood diseases, and sores of all kinds its effects are marvel lous. Thousands of testimonials. Sold m bottles 4s 6d, and 11s each by chemist and patent medicine vendors everywhere Sole proprietors : The Lincoln and Mid land Counties Drug Co,, Lincoln England "yourTmoney" /CANNOT be better invested than m \J purchasing a COMPLETE MEDI CINE CHEST containing Colemane and Son s Eucalypti Remedies. For a Postal- Note or 22s 6d the following remedies will be sent, enclosed m a Neat Box, to any address, post paid-: 1 Bottle Euca lypti Extract, 1 pot Victory Ointment, 1 box each Ladies and Gents Liver Pills, | 1 pot Eucalypti Honey, 1 box voice Lozenges, 1 Cake Eucnlypti Soap. Full directions for use enclosed. All SAFF add SURE remedies. Bewaro of imita tions. See that you get Colemane and Sons' EUCALYPTI and no other. Wholesale and Retail Agent, W. J. ALEXANDER, 142 Ctshel St., Ohristchurch To whom orders are to be sent Send for circulars' 7 80 llsiPtFr a d d~ei7l Licensed Landbroker and Valuator nder "The Land Transfer Act, 1885 ESTATE, HOUSE, LAND, AND GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT. Office -Burnett Street, Next to " Mail 1 Office _/ TOW NE N D S Bilious and Liver Pills CURE I Nervousness, Headache, Acidity, Heart rn, Pains between the Shoulders, Pa citation of the Heart, Interr i ted Sleep, Harassing Dreams, Tendency t start, to be Frightened, Spasms, Flatu cc, Cos iveness, Skin Eruptions, Impure Blood, and Bilious Disorders. Price—ls and 2s 6d. By post free for 30 stamps. W. P. TOWNEND, Pharmaceutical Chemist, 183 Colombo Street, ■ Christchurch. G G T R B A GREAT RAA G T T SALE AT " The Corneb " 120 Men's and Youths' Suits from the Ashburton, Wellington, Timaru, Oamaru and Morgiel Mills, being sold at a DISCOUNT of 5 s ■ * 20 s A lot of Ladies' Jackets and Ulsters at Half-price. -j pr S JACKETS for gD OAS JACKETS for -| QS A special line of best quality Umbrellas. 1n s fi D umbrellas f°r (5 s (5 D IOS fi D UMBRELLAS for >7S gD * H. 1/OLLIER, "THE COMER 5'



SPECIALLY AUTHORIiSED WHOLE SALE AGENTS FOR NEW ZEALAND MESRS P. HAYMAN & CO DUNEDIN CHRISTCHURCH, WELLINGTON, AND AUCKLAND The above carry a complete Stock df F. E. KUGELMANN& CO.S STANDARD HERBAL MAGNETIC REMEDIES, Which may be obtained from all Chemists and Storekeepers all over the globe. ocal Agents for H. E. Kugelmannand Co.'s Magnetic Remedies — These Goods can be procured from th following— ASHBURTON—C. M.^Brooke, Chemist; John Okr and Co., Merchants RAKAIA—C. Hardy and Co., Merchants T^HESE unrivalled Herbal Medicines I are universally acknowledged to be the best m the world. They are quite different to all others known, being absolutely unsurpassed m tneir universal excellence. They are absolutely specifi, for those complaints for which they are specially prepared, and are free from poison and all mineral drugs, and. are uite pleasant to take. THE BALSAM OP PARADISE For all Lung and Throat Diseases. As Bronchitis, Wheezing, Coughs, Colds, Fog Fever, Sore Throat, Bleeding from the Lungs, Tightness on the Chest, Inflammation ,of . Lungs, Collapse of the {Air • Cells,, Induration of Lungs, Congestion of Lungs, <fee.., &c. _ It is the only medicine known to mankind that will completely cure consumption m its early stages. It is composed of choice "fruits* flower seeds, gums, balsams, and lierbs. It renovates and fattens the weakest constitution, alike of youcg or old. It is exceedingly pleasant to take, and causes an immediate improvement m all who take it. Sold m bottles at 2s 6d, is, 6s, and 10s I "THE BOOM OF THE COMING CENTURY," H. E. Kugelmann's Electric Essence.— An external remedy for all pains or aches. Nothing like this has ever been known, and nothing else will ever equal it. If you have a rheumatic or gouty pain that you do not care about, obtain a bottle of this Electric Essence and it will make you happy. Use it for sprained backs knee joints, all swellings, dropsy, back ache, sciatica, neuralgia, weak spines, umbago, contractions, lameness, cramps, juinsy, mumps, diphtheria, croup, and for all pains and aches, Never be with out it for snake bite, and all bites of insects or stings, and for burns, cuts, and scalds. Price, 3s 6d and 7s. H. E. KUGELMANN'S EYE OINT MENT AND ANODYNE EMOLLIENT This is undoubtedly the finest Pharma ceutical Product of the century. An immediate cure for chilblains and frost bites. Nothing hitherto known can compare with this Ointment for its marvellous excellence, elegance of com bination and superior effectiveness. It will cure all eye diseases, as sun blight, sandy blight, watery blight, matter or qumory blight, inflammation of eyes and lids, chronic ophthalmia, and all and very eye disease ; and as well it is the utist and nicest thing possible for fly bite, mosquito bites or stings of scorpions centipedes, spiders, etc. and for sor throats, coughs, mumps, quinsy, etc., it is simply splendid. All weak nervous persons should use it to rub well m down the spine and on the stomach. We guarantee that all who use this once will never be without it. Sold only m jars at 2s 6cl and 5s each. H. E. KUGELMANN'S HERBAL MAGNETIC OINTMENT. Thi unrivalled Herbal product is un doubtedly the best ointment erer elabo rated for curing old sores, bad legs, ulcers, fistulas, piles, Weeding piles, eruptions of the skin, broken chilblains uts wounds, etc., etc. In jars at Is Id 9d, 2s 6d, and 5s each. THE HERBAL MAGNETIC TONIC LIVER AND STOMACH RESTORER. For all liver complaints, biliousness jaundice, congested liver, enlarged liver and spleen, languor, drowsiness, pains between the shoulders, chronic indiges* tion and all stomach complaints, heart ourn, flatulency, sour stomach, vomiting of food, loss of appetite, sick headache, nervousness, nervous debility, prostration and the convalescing .stages of all acute diseases. Sold m bottles at 5s and 10s each. THE NATURAL ELECTRIC BLOOD PURIFIER. This medicine has no equal for all blood and skin diseases, perfectly free from mercury, arsenic, and all mineral drugs. Never fails to cure the worse forms of scrofula, scurvy, eczema, itch, ulcers, abscesses, sore legs and breasts, and all diseases having their origin m the blood. It will work wonders m every case, with but exception. See handbook. Prices 4s 6d, 6s 6d, and 12s 6d each bottle. THE FLUID HERBAL LIFE. This is the soul of plants, an absolute specific for chronic neuralgia, faceache, toothache, tic doloreux, swollen face, gumboil, ,and earache. Price, Is 9d and 2s per bottle. HERBAL MAGNETIC LIVER PILLS These Pills are unrivalled, and snperior to .all others for all liver troubles, bilious ness, costiveness, giddines, indigestion, wind, and heartburn. They are composed solely oj the vjtal properties of herbs, are coated and tasteless. At Is 9d and 3s ach. These should be kept m every house, as they are a sure cure for number less ills. THE CHILDREN'S VITAL ESSEN Hfi. This is a liquid food medicine, prep» ed and adapted exclusively for pernmxiputly removing the ailments and c* es of infants and children m every i;ry and climate, It gives life, energy, h, bone and muscle to the frail and wasted infant, and will restore the health, vitality, vigor, and plumpness of the weak, diseased, or sickly child, Being pleasant to take, ife is readily taken by all. Sold m two sizes only, price 2s 6d and 5s each, with our guarantee attached, without which it can not be genuine. HERBAL MAGNETIC ASTHMA CURE 7nis unrivalled Herbal Compound is v doubtedly the best inhalent m all asthrnaticalcomplaints and difficult breath ing, as dry asthma, humid asthma, spas, modic asthma, nervous asthma, bronchitis, wheezing, tightness on the chest, catarrh, hay fever, colds m the head, &c, &c Sold at 3s. 6d, 6s and 10s.« HERBAL MAGNETIC SNEEZING POWDER. This is a most useful little remedy of a very uniform and positive character. It has been devised and used for many years for colds m the head, catarrh m the nose liay fever, oaena, nasal polypus, and all obstructions m the nose and nasal pas sages Sold at 2s, ss. H. E. KUGELMANN & CC SOLE PROPRIETORS. BIANUFACTUBBRS OF ELECTRIC AND PRO PRIETARY MEDICINES. Distillers of Essential Oils and Medico Liqueurs, &c, &c. OURTH AVENUE NEW YO CITY. U.S.A Australian Head Office and Wa? tftous 172 and 174, William street, Melbourne Victoria Plantations and Reducing Establish ent at "Mount Paradise,' Gembr oc 1 Grippsland. Don't fail to read our dcs riptive Handbook, mailed free to an address or may be had upon application



some of the sorts grown at the Nurseries, Riverbank, that will repay inspection by any one who contemplates planting fruit plants. There are upwards of fifty dif ferent kinds shown, all valuable, long keeping sorts. For size, color, and general excellence they are by far the finest that have been shown m Ashburton his season.—(Advt) ""MOTHEITBEIGEL'S OPERATING PILLS FOR CONSTIPATION, SLUGGISH LIVER, ETC. UNLIKE many kinds of cathartic medi cines, do not make you feel worse before you feel better. Their operation is gentle, but thorough, and unattended with disagree able effects, such as nausea, griping, etc. SEIGEL'S OPERATING PILLS are the best family physic that has ever been discovered. They cleanse the bowels" from all irritating substances, and leave them m a healthy condition. The best remedy extant for the bane of our lives—constipation and sluggish liver. These Pills prevent fevers and all kinds of sickness, by removing all poisonous matter from the bowels. They operate briskly, yet midly, without any pain. If you take a severe cold, and are threat ened with a fever, with pains m the head, back, and limbs, one or two doses of SEIGEL'S OPERATING PILLS will break up the cold and prevent the fever. s A coated tongue, with a brackish taste, is caused by foul matter m the stomach. A few doses of SEIGEL'S OPERATING PILLS will cleanse the stomach, remove the bad taste, and restore the appetite, and with it bring good health. Oftimes disease, or partiaily decayed food causes sickness, nausea, and diarrhcea. If the bowels are cleansed from this impurity with a dose of SEIGEL'S OPERATING PILLS, these disagreeable effects will vanish and good health will result. SEIGEL'S OPERATING PILLS prevent ill.effects from excess m eating or drinking. A good dose at bed time renders a person fit for business m the morning. These Pills, being sugar-coated, are pleasant to take. The disagreeable taste common to most pills is obviated. proprietors : A. J. WHITE, Limited,. London, Eng. FOR SALE BY ALL CHEMISTS, DRU GISTS AND MEDICINE VENDORS. "EITSTK ~ TO-NIGHT. 7 161 FIRST-CLASS AMERICAN ORGAN NEW.. A N Opportunity offers to obtain one rV of Cornish's celebrated American Organs on exceedingly favorable terms Height 45 inches, Length 46 inches, width 23 inches. Five Octaves, 14 stops, 5J octave couplers, and 2 knee swells. Above-can be supplied direct from the Manufactures at considerably less than usual price. Apply " Mail" and " Guar dian Office. ' 520 ■TTTANTED.—A Crowded House at VV the Dawn of Peace Tea and Concert on THURSDAY NEXT, July 31st, m the Templar Hall. Selections on Bells, Songs, Speeches, Recitations, Violin and Piano Duets, Cornet Solos. Tea from 6 to 7 ; Concert, 8. Admission, Is 6d ; Concert alone, 6d. 7 160 cj.s.s. co |i|i^a3Sa u,s.s. co UNION STEAMSHIP COMPANI OF NEW ZEALAND, Limited. Steamers sail as under :— From LYTTELTON TO Wellington ... Daily, except Sunday (Tuesdays and Saturdays 10 p.m. ; other days, 5 p.m. Dunedin ... Tues., Thurs., and Sat. Nelson ... Tues., Thurs., and Sat. Onehunga ... Fri. and alternate Mons. Auckland via East Coast... Thursday Melbourne ... Tuesday Sydney via Auckland ... Every alternate Thursday Sydney via Cook's Strait ... Fortnightly Passengers may be booked to Hobart, Melbourne, Sydney, and all New Zealand ports at the office of GEORGE JAMESON, Agent, Ashburton, GREAT SALE OF VALUABLE FUR S THURSDAY, 31st JULY. 1 o'clock sharp. MR ALFRED HARRISON has received instructions from the Consignee, to Sell by Public Auction at his rooms. — A shipment of new and beautiful FURS. Consisting of Modias and Victorias, etc., of the very latest styles- Real Skins, properly prepared, thoroughly moth proof ; also Dress Goods, Ulsters, Skirts, and a variety of other useful goods. This sale should attract special atten tion, and ladies are invited to call and inspect the Goods on the morning of sale, and secure bargains such as they never before had, my instructions being to sell absolutely. ALFRED HARRISON, 135 Auctioneer. X WfijSOVS X MERCANTILE OFFICES. ALL persons interested m Commerce should subscribe ta the British Volume of "'Wilson's Mercantile Directory of the World," being THE ONLY DIRECTORY ov GREAT BRITAIN AND IRELAND ever published, cnntaining lists of all the Manufacturing, Wholesale, and Principal Retail Trades. Price 355. Prices of Directories of any parts of the World on applcation. COMMERCIAL INQUIRIES regarding the standing of any person or firm anlwered on receipt of full name, trade, and P.O. value 2s. DEBT RECOVERY and Collection of Outstanding Accounts undertaken on receipt of instructions and fee of 2s. MERCANTILE INFORMATION sup plied, advice tendered, and ques tions of all kinds answered by experts. 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