MAIL NOTICE

The Letter-box will be cleared for de spafcch of correspondence from this office to the under-mentioned places, on and after Ist January, 1891, as follows — For Christchurcli and North, daily 6.30 a.m., 3.15 p.m., 6.20 p.m. ; and on Mon days, Wednesdays, and Fridays, at 10.30 a.m. ; Chertsey and Rakaia, daily, 6.35" a.m., 3.15 p.m., 6.20 p.m. ; Methven, daily, 3.15 p.m. ; Dunsandel and Burn ham, daily, 3.15 p.m., 6.20 p.m. ; Selwyn, daily, 6.20 p.m. ; Dromore, daily, 6.30 a.m.; Tinwald, Winslow, Hinds, and Temuka, daily, 10.30 a.m. ; and on Tues days, Thursdays, and Saturdays, 3.15 p.m. ; Willowby and Eiffeiton, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays, 10.30 a.m. ; Lismore, Tuesdays and Fridays, 10.30 a.m. ; (Seraldine, daily, 10.30 a.m.; Timaru, daily, 10.30 a.m., 12.30 p.m. ; »nd on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Satur days, 3.15 p.m. ; Oamaru, Dunedin, and South, daily, 12.30 p.m. ; Greenstreet and Ashburton Forks, Tuesdays,, Thurs days, and Saturdays, 6.30 a.m. ; Winch more, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Satur days, 6.30 a.m. ; Mount Somers, Springburn. and Alford Forest, daily, 4 p.m., Mayfield, and Ruapuna, Mondays and Thursdays, 4 p.m. ; Wheatstone, Aahton, Waterton, and Longbeach, daily, 4. SO p.m. ; Flemington, Mondays, Wed, nesdays, and Fridays, 4.30 p.m. ; New land, Tuesdays and Fridays, 11 a.m. ; Elgin, Wakanui, Seaview, Seafield, and Kyle, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Satur days, 6.30 a.m. N.B.—Letters containing anything of value should be handed to the Postmaster to be registered. Letters containing coin, if posted un registered, will be compulsorily registered and charged double registration fee.

Railway Time-Table

~~* Stops on y when requhed to pick up or set down passengers. + Starts from Rangitata on Saturdays only; on other days starts from Orari. a Stops to pick up passengers for stations south of Rolleston if necessary, h Stops to allow passengers from stations north of Oainaru to alight, c Stops to allow passengers to alight only.

t J Stops only when required to pick up or set down passengers a Buns on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays only. B Runs on Mondays, Wednes days, and Fridays only ; on other days train starts from Studholme. C Runs through n Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays only; on other days runs to Stud^oime only.

CHRISTCHURCH to DUNEDIN—(Week-Days)

CHRISTCHURCH to DUNEDIN— (Wetk-Da.y»)—eontinned.

THE A BHBURTOK GUARDIAN. THURSDAY. FEBRUARY 12, ia9l

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H. E. KUGELMANN'S HERBAL MAGNETIC OINTMENT. Thi unrivalled Herbal product is un doubtedly the best ointment ercr elabo rated for auring old sores, bad legs, ulcers, fistulas, piles, bleeding piles, eruptions o* the skin, broken chilblains cuts wounds, etc., etc. In jars at Is Id 9d, 2s 6d, and 5s each. THE HERBAL MAGNETIC TONIC LIVER AND STOMACH RESTORES. For all liver complaints, biliousness jaundice, congested liver, enlarged live and spleen languor, drowsiness, pains between the shoulders, chronic indiges tion and all biomach complaints, heart ourn, flatul sour stoma-h, vomiting of food, loss f appetite, sick headache : nervousness, nervous debility, prostration and the convalescing stages of all acute diseases. Sold m bottles at 5s and 10s •ach THE NATURAL LECTRI 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 wors« 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 out exception. See handbook Prices 4s 6d, 6s 6d, and 12s 6d each hotele. 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



As Bronchitis, *sthma, Wheezing Coughs, Colds, Fcg Fever. Sore Throat Bleeding from the Lungs, Tightness on the Chest, Inflammation of Lungs, Collapse of the Air »/ells, Induration of Lungs, Congestion o Lungs, &c, &c. li> is the only medicine known to mankind that will c mpletely cure consumption m its early stages. It is composed of choice fruits, flower seeds, gums, balsams, and herbs. It renovate "nd fattens ' the weakest constitution, ke of young or old. It is exceedingly pleasant to take, and causes an imroedia mprorement m all who take it. Sold m ties at 2s 6d, ts, 6s, and 10 "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 *che, sciatica, neuralgia, weak spines umbago, contraction s, lameness, cramp quinsy,, mumps, diphtheria, croup, an I'or 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 odand 7s. H. E. KUGELMANN'S EYE OINT MENT AND ANODYNE EMOLLIENI This is undoubtedly the finest Pharma ceutical Product of the century. An immediate cure for chilhUiroTgnnd frost bites. Nothing hitherto known can compare with this Ointment for th marvellous excellence, elegance of com bination and superior effectiveness. It will enre all eye diseases, as sun blight, sandy blight, watery blight, matter "or humory blight, inflammation of eyes and lids, chronic ophthalmia, and all and svery eye disease; and as well it is the best and nicest thing possible for fly bite mosquito bites or stings or scorpions centipedes, spiders, etc. and for sore throats, coughs, mumps, quinsy eoc., it is simply splendid. All weak nervous persons should use it to rub well m down /he spine and on the stomach. We guarantee that all wao use this once will never be without it. Sold only m jars at 2s 6d and 5s each.



These Pills are unrivalled, andanperior all others for all liver troubles, bilious ness, costiveness, giddines, indigestion, wind, and heartburn. They axe composed solely oj the vital properties of herbs, are coated and tasteless. At Is 9d and 3s each; These should be kept m every house as they are a sure cure for number less ills. THE CHILDREN'S VITAL ESSEN CF. This is a liquid food medicine, prepared and adapted exclusively for per«n?AFatiy/ removing the aiments and diseases infants and children m every counnry and dimate. It gives life, energy, health, bone and muscle to the frail and wasted infant, and will restore the hwlth, vitality, vigor, and plumpness of the weak, diseased, or sickly child. Being pleasant to take, it is readily taken by all. Sold m two sizo only, price 2s Gd and 5s each, with, our guarantee attached, without which \t can not be genuine. HERBAL MAGNETIC ASTHMACURE 7nis unrivalied Herbal Compound is undoubtedly the host inhalent m all asthmatical complaints and difficult breath ng; as dry asthma, humid asthma, spas modic asthma, nervous asthma, bronchitis, wheezing, tightness on the chest, catarrh* hay fever, colds m the head, <£*.., &c Sold at 3s 6a, Ss and 10s. HERBAL MAGNETIC SNEEZJNa POWDER. This is a most useful little remedy of » ray uniform and positive character. It has been devised and used for many years for Qolda m the head, catarrh m the nose hay- f ever» ozena, nasal polypus, and a oUstrucfcions m the nose And. nasal pa ages Sold at 2s, ss. ff. E KUGELMANN &CC OLE PROPRIETORS^ M.ANUFAQT^«RSI COT EUBCTRIC AND PRO ! PItfETAKY MEDICINES. Distillers of Essential Oils and Medica Liqueurs, &c M &c. OURTH AVENUE NEW YORK CITY. U.S.A Aus Julian Head Office and Wa:«.noi»»«s and 174, William street, Meibouro* oia r Plantation and Reducing si»h



I SPECIALLY A UTHORISED WHOLE SALE AGENTS FOR NEW ZEALAN MESSRS P.iAYMAN&C) DUNEDIN CHRISTCHURCH WELLINGTON, AND AUCKLAND The above carry c complete Stock of ff. E. KUGELMANN & CO.S TANDARD HERBAL MAGNETIC REMEDIES, Which may be obtained from all Chemists and Storekeers all over the globe. Local Agents for H. E. Kugelmann and 1 Co.'s Magnetic Remedies— . These Goods can be procuiv* torn th following— > ASHBURTON—C. M. Bkooke, Chemist; Johx Orr.and Co., Merchants RAKAIA—C. Hardy and Co., Merchants rHESE unrivalled Herbal Medicines are universally acknowleged to be the best m the world. Tbey are quite different to all others know, being bsolutely unsurpas cd. n tneir uiversa xcellence. They are absolute specified for those complaints for which they are specially prepared, and are free from ' i&on and all aiineral drugs and are quite pleasant to take. THE BALSAM OF PARADISE For all Lung and Throat Diseases.



SUITS 70 MEASURE niHE Largest Stock of X TWEEDS ever shown m Ashburton to choose from. QUALITY AND FIT GUARANTEED Come and see the prices ASHBURTON CLOTHING MART. 3AUNDERS BUILDINGS J3. ALCGRISr fJ-J TO O A PER DAY to be dw'JL < cO J~ made by persons of either sex, m their own loialities, at worlc for us. New business. AH meet Wstfc wonderful success Any one $an, do, th% work. You don't ne,e4 : ffl4 or above the same as none^ WftW^sltarfcyou' space to o^plain here. But you can make i a s^i\g fortune honorably and eas^ The empioymenfc is particularly adapted region m whioh this publication circulates,' Boys and girls eavn nearly as muehas mew, Full particular* and ln g yuotions mailed freo. Now is the time don't delay, but writ-s to us at once.— Sinhon and Co, Portland Maine United States.



SOMERSET LIVERY STABL I JOHN NEWMAN, Proprietor. mHESE old established and favorite JL central Livery Stables are now! i my hands, and it will be my constaij effort to again bring their business int<!> .he front rank, and make these stables rwhat their position and accommodation warrant them— THE PREMIER LIVERY STABLES of the Ashburton County. 3uggies Traps, Saddle Horses, etc., al ays on hire, with skilful drivers ready the shortest notice. Open or Close Carriages for Wedding or other parties. Cabs at any hour, day or night. LOOSE BOXES for stallions and race horses. Country customers are guarani teed every accommodation at the lowest current rates JOHN NEWMAN, Proprietoa.



ASHBURTON PERMANENT BUILD 1 ING AND INVESTMENT SOCIETY. Offices—Tancred Street Ashburton TO Encourage the saving of small sums the Society will take MONEY ON DEPOSIT In sums of One Pound arid upwards, n the following conditions : — Sums of One Pound and Upwards received on Deposit, and Interest will be allowed on every complete Pound deposited to be reckoned from the day on which a complete Pound shall have been deposited, up to the da be on which the money shall be withdrawn. A Depositor may witldraw the whole or part of the sum deposited, but not m less sums than One Pound, except when clos ing the account Deposits taken or 3 months at 5 per cent.   6  5|   , ; longer periods 6  For particulars apply, EDWD. STEPHENS Manager. * " Though imitated by many, surpassed by none f l LEVIATHAN RAILWAY TEMPER ANCE HOTEL. (Opposite the Railway St» "Aon) DUNEDIN. MRS SILK, PROPRIETRESS THIS very popular Establishment «or.r tinues to afford very superior acconir modation to tourists and others who desir^ the COMFORTS of HOME, combined with Very Moderate Charges.



\ ■ ' GRATEFUL—COMFORTING EPPS'S "COCOA BPEAKFAST BY a thorough knowledge of the nutural laws which govern the operations of digestion and nutrition, and by a careful application of the fine properties of w;el selected cocoa, Mr Epps has provided our breakfast tables with a delicately flavoured beverage which may save us many heavy doctor's bills. It is by the judicious use of much articles of diet that a constitution may be built up until strong enough to resist even tendency to disease. Hundreds of subtle maladies are floating around(ua ready to attack wherever there is a weak point. We may escape many a fatal shaft by keeping our selves well futified with good food and a properly nourished frame.—See article m the " Civil Service Gazette." Made simply with boiling water or milk. Sold m J-lb packets by Grocers labelled thus JAMES EPPS and CO. HOMCEPATIC CHEMIST, LONDON, ENGLAND.



\j[ ANY years since we had the pleasure IVI to introduce to the public the FFALO MEAT DOGS BISCUITS, now extensively used m the principa kennels f the world. Sinoe that time we have made many im ortance improvements m their manufacture —improvements not ot" the nature of veget compounds which may be added to any ood of a trifling cost, but of the nature to produce good hard flesh and muscle, ingre dients which no other Biscuit or Dog Food possesses, and for which we have received numerous medals and high recommendations, amongst which we may mention that of Pro fessor Di Zurn, who after many careful analysis and experiments pronounced these biscuits to be of the greatest excellence, and to ntain double the quantity of nourish ment that is to be found m the flesh, thus farming he best and most successful food for dogs hat is possible to produce. It is imortant to notice that every biscuit s stamped—"Buffalo Meat, Trade Mark," the qualiy of which we guarantee. Twenty hiilings per c wt, carriage paidS SOLE MANUFACTURERS, W. G. CLARK & SON ANCHOR PATENT BISCUIT WORK L T\IEHOUSE, LONDON, EC. Established 1851. BRANCH OFFICE & FACTORY. 754 Washington Street. New Yosjc.



ORIZA PERFEJMERY. 11, Place de la Madeleine, Paris, T E GRAND'S SPECIAL PRODUCT I j ■ Savon-Oriza (Oriza Soap)— From the fo mule of Dr 0. Revell. The best soa for rendering the skin white and sof Sweetly and refreshingly scente (rose, green and white). Savon-Oriza-Velonte, exquisitely per fumed for the toilet and baths. Savon-Oriza (Oriza Soap)— No. 2, extr fine, m boxes, 8 cakes. 12 exquisite perfumes, No. 1. Oriza-Savon-Incorbre, superior quality rose tea, white heliotrope and white violet. Aqua-Oriza—New toilet water, refreshing to the skin. Oriza-Hay—A toilet water with the perfume of new mown hay. Jriza-rAciduline-^-Toilet vinegar, aromatic and disinfectant, specially adapted for ladies' toilets. Oriza-Scotch-Lavender— Sprigs of Scotch lavender flowers; a rich toilet wateri de - Cologne - Oriza — The high-life toilet water. Oriza-Water—Concentrated and lasting. Extract of superior Eau-de-Colognei Gouttes - Oriza - Dentifrice —An extract for preserving the teeth and gums iii good health and preventing decay. Oriza-Dentaire, m paste or powder, for whitening the teeth without affecting the enamel. Ess - Oriza - et - Oriza-Lys—Perfumes fo scenting linen and the handkerchie without staining. Oriza-Oil—Variously perfumed ; for ren dering the hair soft and brilliant, and preventing it from falling off. oriza-Lacte (Oriza Milk) —An emulsive lotion, refreshing tonic to the skin, removing red spots and preventing wrinkles on the face. Creme Oriza (of Ninon de Lencios)—For producing a beautiful white com plexion with the clearness and velvety softness of youth. Or zaline-Colorante (the best h,ajr dye)— For instantaneously dyeing the hair to any shade and with no danger to health. In boxes, each with brushes comb, prospectus, and bottle ; or m boxes, the bottle only withou accessories. Ess-Oriza-Incolore Violetteof c y, most exquisite perfume, quite a nosegay of violets. 'Es.srpriza Suave white heliotrope Bou quet of the flower



JENSEN'S JPIRIZE MEDAL COD LIVER OIL. MADE ONLY FROM THE FRESHEST LIVERS" URE TASTELESS, DIGESTIBLE 'ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, Published Daily, Office : Burnett Street, Ashburto Printing of every deacription, mc ing Billheads Memos Pamphlets Handbills, Invitation Cards Msnur Receipt Forms Posters, •per Dodgers Mourning, Car* 1 Horse Cards, Ball Programmes Concert Programmes FIRST-CLASS AMERICAN ORGAN NEW, AN Opportunity offers to obtain one of Cornish's celebrated American Organs on exceedingly favorable terms. Height 45 inches, Length 46 inches, width 23 inches. Five Octaves, 14 stops, 2 octave couplers, and 2 knee swells. Above can be supplied direct from the Manufacturers at considerably less than usual price. Apply i( Mail" and " Guar dian Office.



PHOTOGRAPH*^, 218 High Street, Christchurch. THE BEST PAINT m the —WORLD— Any shade from Pnre White to Jet Black. A COMBINATION of the purest paint with India Rubber, forming a smooth, glossy, firm, durable, elastic and beautiful Paint, unaffected by change of temperature, is perfectly waterproof, and adapted to all classes of work, and is m every way a better paint for either inside or outside painting than any other paint m the world. Being from one-third to one-fourth cheaper and lasting at least three time <ts long as the best lead and oil paints. Be sure that our trade mark on every package. Prepared and ready for use and sold by the hallon only. There has never been a paint offered the public that has become so popular (m the same time) and given as perfect satisfac ion as the Rubber Paint.



J§fflFl'tO 5 ua"vs.\3 cure of Gonorrhoea pmd Kwff —— fceUjifeinieooinmend' K?H - «£ 77. inff it to *11 sufferers. SSBlii «* » > nMRM At. J ■ OlUftlMS. WliUmr



|THE ASHBURTON MAIL. From and after the 30th November, 1886, the terms of subscription to this Journal will be as follows, viz:— IF PAID IN ADVANCE. Per Quarter ... 6s 6d, by post 7s 6d  Half-year... 12s Od, by post 14s Od  Year... ... 20s Od, by post 26s Od IF BOOKED. Per Quarter ... 6s 6d, by post 8s Od  Half-year... 13s Od, by post 16s Od  Year 26s Od, by poet 32s Od Birth, Marriage,, and Death Notices, if paid for at the time of insertion, 2s 6d each ; if booked, 4s each. Stamps may be sent as payment. I A WONDERFUL MEDICINE BEECHAM'S PILLS BEECHAM'S PILLS BEECHAM'S PILLS 1 BEECHAM'S PILLS BEECHAM'S PILLS BEECHAM'S PILLS Are universally admitted to be worth a Guinea a Box for Bilious and Ner vous disorders, such as Wind and Pain m the Stomach, Sick Headache, Giddi ness, Fulness and Swelling after meals, Dizziness, and Dowsiness, Cold Chills Flushings of Heat, Loss of Appetite, Shortness of Breath, Costiveness Scurvy, Blotches on the Skin, Dis turbed Sleep, Frightful Dreams, and all nervous and Trembling Sensations, etc. The first dose will give relief m 20 minuces. This is no fiction, for they have done it m countless cases. WORTH A GUINEA A BOA WORTH A GUINEA A BOX WORTH A GUINEA A BOX i



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