The Ashburton Guardian.

VOL VII. NO- 2307

ASHBURTON : THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 1891

PRICE T ONE PENNY



% Public Notices DITCOUGHS, COLDS Astlima, Influenza, Consumption &c. KAY'S Compound Essence of Lift seed Aniseed, Senega, Squill, Tolu, etc., with Chlorodyne. KAY'S Compound, demulcent expec torant, for Coughs, colds and cho«t compLiints TRAY'S Compound, for Coughs and l\. Colds is equally serviceable for Horses and Cattle. "TTTAY'S Tic Pills, a specific ihNearalgia Jl\. Face-ache, etc. . Contains Quinine Iron etc T INUM CATHARTICUM PILLS 1 J an agreeable aperient. /"IOAGULINE.— Cement for broken \J articles. '. . . So*d Every-vßU.***^ ™ Manufactory, Slockport, England - THOR the Blood' is the Life-Clark's;worU D . famod Blood Mixture, warrantedtb ■ cleanse the blood from all impurities frofli whatever causes arising. .For scrofula Bcurvey, skin and blood diseases, and sores of all kinds its effects are marvel lous; Thousands of testimonials. Sold m bottles 4s 6d, and lls ci'ch by cheniifs&i ■aiid patent medicine vendors everywhere S.qle proprietors : Tl c Lincoln .and Mid land Covjities Drug C 0.,. Lincoln England. ~~OWELS' ~ PENNYROYAL' AND STEEL PELLS. .FOR FEMALES quickly coirect all irregulnrities, nnd;,Te lieve the distressing .aymptons so preiya lent with the sex. Boxes Is 3^d to 2s 9d of all Chemists and Patent Medicine Vch dors. Prepared only by the LINCOLN and MIDLAND COUNTIES ,DRT7£r CO., Lincoln, England. Wholesale of all the Wholesale Houses. Beware of imitaj turns' ' ' ' . NE bos. cf Clark's B 41. Pills is war hranted to we all discharges from t c urinary organs m either sex,  (acquired or constitutional), gravel and pitir. dtie back. Guaranteed frae from mercury. Sold m boxes 4 6d each, by all chemists and patent medicine vendc«*\ Sole proprietors, The Lincoln and Midlaa Counties Drug Co., Lincoln, Englaid For sale by the wholesale Houses. T^EATING^ POWDEB detroyS jY BUGS, FLEAS, MOTHS, BEETLES, and all otht r insects, whik quite harmless to domestic animals. . In exterminating Beetles the Kucceha; ofj^kia powder is extraordinary. It is perfefltl/ c'-^an m application. See the arttcl/ you purchase is " KEATING'S," as inn tations are noxious and ineffectual. Sold m Tins, 6d, Is, and 2s 6d each,b> all Chemists" BIANCARDS lODINE OF IRON DTT T C 1 PPROVED by the Academy ot Medicin* of Paris, are especially recommended >y '■he Medical Celebrities of the.World for Scrofula (Tumors, Kings Evil, etc.), the early stages of Consumption, Constitutional Weakness, Poorness of Blood and for stimulating and regulating its periodic course. Nore genuine unless signed Blancard, 40, rue Bonaparte, Paris. Sold by Druggists and Chemists thm» - out the Colonies KEA. TS POWD ER KEATING S POWDER. KEATING'S POWDERi KEATING'S POWDER. KEATING S POWDER. KEATING S POWDER (BUGS, FLEAS' MOTHS, BEETLES, MOSQUITOR ». HARMLESS TO ANIMALS. HARMLESS TO ANIMALS, fBUGS' FLEAS , .tvILLS { MOTHS, BEETLES* iMOSQUITOESr htxt jls unrivalled m destroying FLEAS BUGS, COCKROACHES, BEETLES MOTHS m FURS, and every other species of insect. Sportsmen will find this invaluable for destroying fleas m their dogs, as also ladies for their pet dogs. The PUBLIC are CAUTIONED that packages of the s;enuine powder bear the autograph of THOMAS KEATING Sold m Tins only. KEATING'S WORM TABLETS KEATING'S WORM TABLETS KEATING'S WORM TABLETS. A PtTREIiY VSIBTiBC'J! SWa^TOtt3AP, bofc py3tr.-iaida.il tisSj. fu?aiilxia-» a £ji-3>i!)lj m>';'i)l oc .almimstsring n.[y 03--; iii fjnj-ly for intestixad ttasvu ffJMs. It is a parfectly s nd mild preparation, and is especial daptad for Childi'an Sold m Tina b all Druggists. . c Proprietor, THOMAS KEATING ! Loadon THE LENITIVE PECTORAL SYRUP. HTT^LON is an Infallible remed JJ for Catarrhs, Bronchitis, Colds, and all Bronchial Aftections. It is for over Sixty Years prescribed by the Medical Celebrities. GEOIiaEFs PASTE - E P.I N A L A PECTORAL LIQUORICE BONBON is proved to be efficacious against Colds Nervous Coughs, and all irritations of the Thioat and Chest. BEWARE OF IMITATIONS. P.EYNAL SONS kt Co., Chemists 28^ Ruf, Taitbo'tt Part L-Salek and Go. (Nexh Bank New Zealand) WATCHMAKERS AND JE WELLRS- Lowdsb OHUi3roRUR*'H Pee? as usual. 5' S WATCHES CLEANED and P^S guaranteed 12 months. O PEBBLE, Pantascopic, and Crystal bpectacles. Sights tested free. Several good second-hand Rotheraji and Other English LEVERS very cheap and I and guaranteed. A SPEClALTY.—Rotheram's English Levers EXPRESSLY made to OUR OWN ORDER. The best and niosfc reliable timekeeper m the world. Every doscrip ion of Gold and Silver Jewellery ma de up or neatly repaired , JL fciALEK AKP Ca, ' 2t2 Next Baals K^w Zealand



VEGETABLE SEEDS, i EARLY SEEP !?OTTOES,— \ Including <'THE BE \ UTY OF BATH, "■ Which last season produced on Mr / Dohekty's land, Tinwald, the ; enormous yield of some- j thing over SEVENTEEN TONS PER ACRE. FIFTY Pounds (501bs) of " Tho Beauty of Bath " Seed produced thirteen and three-quarter Bags of Superb Potatoes. A. W. KANDELL : FRUITGROWER, &c, ASH BUR TON.' G- W TAYLOR & GO General Auctioneers, Land and Esta Agents, 20, Collins Street, West, Melbourne ARE prepared to undertake Sales o Freeheld Property, Houseliol Furniture, Merchandise, etc. Libera I advances made on goods fcr unreserved j sale. Monthly list'of Property for salp, or to let, issued free Loans negotiated *.bsenfceesreprcsented insurances effected narge moderate settlements prompt. Land sales conducted. SHAG~POiNT~COAiI ~~T rr^HIS superior Coal, for household s.nd JL steam purposes can now be obtained from Messrs J. G. Restbll, VV. II Collins & Co., and "R. S. Bean m auy quantity. Special quotations for trudt lewis. This Coal m perfectly safe m using, having no live ashes or soot, and is very cleanly »nd economical for household purposes, having great heat and lasting power. W. H. WILLIAMS, Manager Shag Point Mine. Sharpfc Yinceut & (to SAWMILLEES AND ■■ TIMBER MEBOHANSS, SPBINGBURN. I | AYE erected large Sawmills at 1.1. Alford Forest, and can now supply any amount, of Building Material, also Bridge Timber and Planting to any etee m Birch Timber, Gates, Hurdles, etc.. made to patters as desired, Splitor Sawn Posts morticed by machinery. Prices will be found reasonable, and ordei's will be executed promptly. Timber can be delivered by train, or at the Mills, or by rail from Springburn to any part of the district. The Mills are within 1| miles of the Springburn Railway Station. FIREWOOD, SLABS AND WASTE TIMBER Always on hand. Orders.by post prompty attended to. HOPE FOR THE DEAF A Person cured ofdeafness and noisey 3 m the Head of long standing, by a simple Remedy, will be glad to forward a description of it free to anyone who applies. The most as tonishing cures have lately been effetecd by the same remedy. Address: Nicholson, 175 William Street, Mel bourne "EXTRAORDINARY /nHEAP SALE ALE FOR ONE MONTH AT ANDREW ORR'S. GREATEST ARGAINS EVER SEEN, IN THE HISTORY OF ASHBURTON. Ladies' Kid Gloves up to 64 for 6cl per pair. Ladies' Gloves at 2d ; Children's Id per pair. Ladies Jackets, highly fashionable at 5s 6d. Children's Socks, 2d per pair. One lot of Turkey Red Embroideries at 4d per yard, worth Is. i 12 dozen Dress Buttons for Is. 1 lot Gents' fashionable White Vests at Is 6d each. Gents' Suits, Kaiapoi made at 30s very good. . 1 lot Best French Merinos, various shades at Is 6d. i 1 lot Black French Lustres at 8d per yard, worth 3s. 1 lot Colored French Lustres at 6d per yard. 30 dozan Girls' Nignt Dresses at is each An exceedingly large Stock of Ladies, Childrens and Gents' EOOTS GREATLY EEDUCED CARPETS, FLOOR CLOTHS, &c, &c. REMEMBER-FOR ONE MONTH. ANDBEW ORE, WHOLESALE axd RETAIL DRAPER VISITORS TO MELBOURME^jg Wtjl-known and Buo- BFECIAUB7. jKvSXr jli^l-!l----r InvoM, Pimn -_BJ_!i._.t___B-^ r MndmnuoOoMruwn. BPjApP^ rUCS CONICXTATIOV, FlMtniUWuiilHum



(JOSEPH GILLOTTS I STEEL PENS ARE THE BEST. COAL AND FIREWOOD ' DEPOT • JA /CLOTHIER begs to 4 _O__» \J intim&te that he has opened a retail produce store at Tin waid, and has for sale —Flour, Bran . Sharps, Chickwheat, Feed Oats, Oaten ] Sheaf, and Straw Chaff, Potatoes, etc. : 4 Iso Prime Household Coals, j^SHBURTON PRICES THE MIRROR. A HIGH-CLASS Weekly, Social Political, Literary, and Dramatic paper, to be published every FRIDAY price 3d, by the Centennial Printing and Publishing Gompany, Limited, Melbourne Terace, Rus'elJ Street, Melbourne. ; ABSOLUTE PROTECTION AGAINST FIRE Manufacturers of VULCAN PAINT AST! SOTERIA. Absolute protection agains extens.oa of fire. Color cards and test shingles with instruc tions and proofs of on materials well furnished Carter*** Celebrated BIIP lIS FOR SALE, r HENRY ZANDER. I BEG to intimate that I have" now on hand my shipments of BINDING TWINE ■ (Flax, Manilla, and Hemp), for the coming season, which are open for inspec tion now ; and I have great pleasure m stating that the quality of it exceeds that of last year, notwithstanding that it then gave gratifying satisfaction to all who used it. I have also just landed ex ''Wave Queen " 15 Tons best soft Steel. Binding "Wire 11 Binding 'Wire II ' Whitecross Brand ' (the favorite of the Farmers), and it will be of great advan tage to Farmers to give their orders early. The Quality cannot be surpassed. REAPERS Al BINDERS. In order not to compel my clients to buy a Machine I might be agent for, I have decided not to accept any particular agency, but supply any make at the agent's price. I will deliver them properly put together without extra charge. A large Stock of Extras always om hand as far as possible, and can be obtained at any hour, day or night, for the conveni ence of Farmers. I have for Sale a few second-hand McCormick and Massey Twine BINDERS i good order, at a Low Price. HAVE IN STOCK AND TO LAND. Galvanized lro al Isizes, Orb brand Best English Leather Belting, all sizes 100 Drums|Linseed Oil 20 Cases Valvoline ; 10 Cases Lard Oil 10 Bales best 5-ply Seaming Twine Hay Rakes and Hay Forks ' China and Glassware Stakes, Posts and Rails Cement (Knight Beaven, and Co.) 50 Cases Cast Ji 100 Drums Machine Oil (including Colza Olive, and Sperm) 10 Casks Lubricating Oil 25 Drums Tattoo Oil, red and black, ready for sheep branding i Hornsby's and Ransome's Plough Shares Garden Tools of every description Electro-plated Ware, for Christmas presents Barbed and Steel Fencing Wire General, Station, and Family Groceries. ! Mauritius, China, and Queensland Sugars, CHINA, INDIA, AND CEYLON TEAS WINES, SPIRITS, ALES, & STOUT A Choice Assortment of Australian Wines m bulk or case, also some French and German Liqueurs, A direct ship ment of the finest German Lager Beer. For Wedding Presents I recommend purchasers ta inspect my stock, where they will find beautiful Dresden Placques, China Figures (by the best artists) T6te a-Tete Sets (new patterns), Electro plated Goods m great variety, etc., etc. HENRYjZANDER GENERAL MERCHANT DIRECT IMPORTER —AGENT FOR— Sun Fire Insurance Company, Canton Marine Insurance Company, Slesinger s Celebrated Horse and Cattle Medicine , Broker ifor Australian Mutual Life gsuraoo^



Public Notices. YOUR MONEY /CANNOT be better invested than m Vy purchasing a COMPLETE MEDI CINE CHEST containing Colemane and Son s Eucalypti Remedies For a Postal Note or 22s 6d tho foLowing remedies will be sent, enclosed m a Neat Box, to any address, postpaid: 1 Bottle Educa 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 SAFE and SURE remedies. Beware of imita tions. See that you get Colemane &f Sons ECOALYPTI and no other, Whol< le and Retail Agent, W. J. ALEXANDER, 142 < ashel St., Christchurch '< Whcr°"^orders are to be sent 1"-».": C? S t°r circulars^ ME 8. B. SEYMXttJB, SURGEON-DENTIST * : OF CHRISTCHURCH, WILL VISIT AS HBURTON n dates to be announced, and may be consulted at MR CAMBRIDGE'S, CHEMIST 1 ABRIDGED PROSPECTUS Lf ARMERS' UNION GRAIN, PRO r DUCE and FINANCE COM PANY, LIMITED. To be registered under " The Companies Acts, 1882." CAPITAL, With Power to Increase, £25,000, In £1 Shares, To be Paid for as Follows ; — Is per share on application, Is per share on allotment, and the balance m calls not to exceed Is per share per month. PROVISIONAL DIRECTORS David Brown, Amberley i W. T. Mitehtll, Cashmere William Brown, Shand's Track Thomas Dawson, Hornby James Kennedy, Lansdowne John Brears, Halkett David Hawkins, Yaldhurst T. S. Manson, Teddington IF. W. Quaife, Halswell C. H. Walters, Marshland Isaac Sargeant, Ashburton Daniel Brick, Ashburcon With Power to Add. BANKERS : The Union Bank of Australia, Limited SOLICITORS : Loughyey and Lane BROKERS: Baynes Bros. SECRETARY : George Hutchmson The Farmers Union Grain, Produce, and Finance Company, Limited, is formed as a Union to enable Farmers to combine as a large body of men to do all those things which from time to time are m their general and united interest. The Articles of Association will enable the Company to buy and sell, import or export all kinds of grain, dairy and other produce, goods, machinery, merchandise, or manufactures, live or dead stock ; to buy and sell freehold and leasehold property either on commission or other wise ; to advance or borrow money on securities of any *dnd or without the same ; to carry on any kind of retail or | wholesale business ; to grind and crush corn or pulse of any sort j to cut chaff, and to transact general mercantile busi ness on commission or otherwise The co-operative principle will be thoroughly carried out m all transactions, and the profits divided amongst the members For Prospectuses apply to the Brokers Secretary, who are authorised to receive plications for shares and deposits. C. H WALTER Chairman 'C. Thornton JDudley LANO, ESTATE AND STOCK AGENT i6l Hereford Slreet, Christchurch I have sums of *v>o.iey to lend on good security Pt low rates of ntereat. vSeveral Farms for Sale LOOK OUT FOB mimmi bargains AT "The Corner." SALE COMMENCES SATURDAY, January 10 —TERMS—CASH ONLY. Neck Ribbons 2d per yard, Prints Reduced to 3|d per yard, Dress Stuffs 4|d per yard, Half price. A line of Hard Felt HATS -j S DURING THE SALE Ladiesk Hats purchased with Trimmings at "THE CORNER" will be trimmed FREE OF CHARGE. SEE THE WINDOWS AND DOORS W. H. COLLIER "T.^E CORNER."



■t_l'_w__ (% App m tment to Hia Excellency the Earl of On-low.) 4SK YOi)R 6ROCER FOR \Y sy f I _-_ __r £l_#f G\ H\ m ixi. \».Z.IKDTTBTRIALG_Vi*TT_. [ _v .It ' I \itAA __r _f__L\ m" The blending is entirelt atten r«* T I BCIS m ritom^n % ded to by Mr. Nelson himself, \ I JVk V M yWf m iffnitiispwy who is a Taster of great expari '-■--^ —— M MM rjSwl ■menc?>.» n4 has had • special IN THE m /nLSiIA % tiMAßtr hebald. L.it __ _r # r^P W IW_rj\ m" This firm deserves th« sup- H>*/-V a>% ■ \1 M t MmmSL \ m port of all purchaser* of Tea ' URLV m I re»BSffl^A %as the article they otter to VTV »*• M #O Lil SR S_J <\ m superior to anything w« * __T /*' nEBJ!|SEu^\ m have seen m thisGotony." \o^ # /y »T__!^___n''T\" m PBEBB. iKY»v' _f #«» . J^i'lirfraiPi »#\ m" Mr- Nelson » » pro .Cl\N r* m M/j. ItTCKwEM 4 V\ TaStet _d iifH' #<« 'riifPi^'rtSfl!r^r' '"^^ Blender." though /^^-^^BB^ T\^-J_k' PR'CES: PURE BLENDED TEAS? ■'** AUCKLAND, WE'.Lr GTON, CHRISTOHUROH, DUNEOIN- f AGENTS EVERYWHERE. II M. OAESON, ■ 'AGENT, AND SOLD BY THE PBINCIPAL STOBEKEEP-EBS " STEMIAN'S SOOTHING POWDERS FOR CUTTING TEETH. CAUTION TO PURCHASERS. The value of this well known Family Medicine has been large'y tested m all parts of the world, and by all grades of society, for upwards of FIFTY YEARS. Its well-earned, extensive sale has induced SPURIOUS IMITATIONS, some of which m OUTWARD APPEARANCE so closely resemble the originl as jto have deceived many purchasers. The proprietor, therefore, feels it due t the public to give a special caution against the use of SUCH IMITATIONS Purchasers are therefore requested to carefully observe the four * following important characteristics, without which none are genuiue :— Ist.—ln every case the words JOHN STEEDMAN, CHEMIST, WAL WORTH, b'j iIREY, are engraved on the Government Stamp affixed to each packet. 2nd.-—Each sing!s Powder has directions for the dose, and the words, John Steedman, Chemist, Walworth, Surrey, printed thereon. 3rd—The name, Steedman, is always spelt with two EE'S. 4th.—The manufacture is carried on solely at Walworth, Surrey. Sold m Packets by all Chemists and Medicine Vendors at Is l£d and 2s 9d each. Kempthorne, Prosser and Co. New Zealand Fire anflarinelnsiiraflce Company ESTABLISHED 1859 CAPITAL—ONE MILLION. PBEMIEB AND WEALTHIEST COLONIAL^ COMPANY, NOTED FOR PROMPTNESS AND LIBERALITY FIRE AND MARINE RISKS. ALSO,— RISKS ON GROWING CROPS, THRESHING MACHINES, &c, ACCEPTED AT LOWEST CURRENT RATES GEOKCtE JAMESON, AGENT, ASHBUKTON GREGG AND COMPANY- Puce Blended Teas, I NEW SEASON, 1889-90, I lIS *lb and lib PACKETS, 2fli FANCY CANISTERS and 51b and 10ft TINS. TRY THESE BLENDS. TRY £E-SE BLENDS ©ff 2s 6d -\\ ff 2s 8d "^ ff ,3s "V (j EAGLE j) I, jj (JLtTI ) i per lb. jl \ Exhibition JJ U JJ \L—_ ; / \_*__*j/ X^ZJ' One Trial will establish their constant use to be rbtained from JOHN OKR & CO AND ED ZANDER W. PATOHISW TEiST' TARPAULIN, REAPER CANVAS, AND HORSE CLOTH MANUFACTURER, HAS always on hand large Stocks of TENTS m all sizes of C4LICO, DUCK TWILL and CANVAS. Special attention called to the large and well assorted stock ot &EPA IR 3 PROMPTLY EXECUTED, Any size Grass Seed Sheets made fco order. . TAKPAULIISN AND STACK COVERS A LIL SIZES; IN STOCK. MAKQUEE8 -from 12 x 24 to 25 x 65 ON HIEE -v Orders by letter or telegram promptly attended to. W, PATCHING EAST STREET, 12 7 ASHBURTUN



SPRIO FASHIONS. N«w Millinery. WE have now opened the latest novel ties for the season m Ladies' Hate and Bonnets, m the most Fashionabk shapes and Superior Quality, togethei with the choicest Ribbons, Flowers, Feathers. &c, procurable. New Jackets, New Mantles, New Dust Cloaks, New Bordered Costumes, New Checked Dress Goods, New Plain Dress Goods, NewGinghnmsand Zephyrs, New Priits and Sateens, New Flannelettes and NEW GOuDS inEveiy DEPARTMENT CALL EARLY. AND INSPECT THEM AT S. W. ALCORN & Co., EAST STREET TTTVfcFarlane's East. Street The House for GOOD SUGARS for Preserving, D. McFARLANE'S East Street. The House for BLENDED TEAS of Al Quality, D. McFARLANE'S East Street. The House for CHINA and GLA>SS WARE, D. McFARLAN'S East Street. The House for BUTTER, CHEESE, and BACON, * D. McFARLANE'S East Street. The House for GOOD FLOUR, MEAL, and RICE, D" McFARLANE'S East Street. The House for alHines of At Lowest Possible Rates. EAST STREET ASH B U R T 0 N, 10tl9 "\l U W Q H O WI N O IN O VV O H O WI N G A FASHIONABLE LOT OF Springd Summer Goods. TELE LATEST FASHION, REASONABLE PRICES, GOOD FIT and WORKMANSHIP, ought to ensure a ready sale for those Goods. Conic Early, And i«voirt The Rush at XLmas Our Customers may depend upon ~u promise that their orders will be finished up to tjme. 11. & E. Cr;u»Heart, TANCRED STREET, SHBURTON. Jndrew Black WATCHMAKER, JEWELLER, AND OPTICIAN, East Street. Bronze Medallist for Watchmaking, London, 1887. ALWAYS on hand, a select stock of Jewellery at moderate prices, comprising Ladies' Dress and Engage ment Rings, Gold and Silver Brooches, Gold and Silver Charms, Gents' Gold and Silver Scarf Pins, Pencil Cases, &c, &c. A large and varied stock of Clocks m Marble and other designs. Rotheram's English Levers m Hunting Cases dust and damp proof. Spectacles an Eye Glasses to suit'all sights. Wahes of every description. Repeaters, Chrono graphs, &c, accurately and pomptly repaired and adjusted. First-class repairs m Jewellery and Clocks. Electro-plating and Gilding. All Work done on thb Pbbmises A Trial Solicited. ANDR.&W BLACK, WATCHMAKER, &c, EAST STREET. THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN. From and after the 30th November, 1886 i the termsof Subscription to this journal will be a follows, viz : — xtf PAID IK ADVANCE. rter ... 6s 6d, by post, 9s 6d Por Half-year.. 12s Gel, by post, 18s 6d „ -Year ... 24s Od, by post, 7s Od  IF BOOKED. Pc Quarter ... 7s 6d, by post, 10b 9d  Half-year... 15s Od, by po&t, 21s 6d  Year ... 30s Od, by post, 43s Od Birth, Marriage, and Death Notices, if paid for at the time of insertion, 2s 6d if booked, 4s each us may be sent a j ayment TbMT ffrt «■• fiiiuiiiyjsEy , gtairftlly ■mlKllilkH ouriajr la ft '•▼ Ewv^^Rl ton. lrfff|Kll4ip] aUOkmiiti.



Fv;blic Nolle'»- "V"! OTtCE.— Anyone found Tress passing m pursuit of game or of,Wwise on r,h* Riversdale Estate on awd -«ftar this di*-.i will be prosecuted. J U. WILLIAMS. River dale, 24th May 76 iSHBURIvN " GUARDIAN DUNEDINTte^cy TITR R T WHEELER, Staffor Street, Dunedin has been appointed oui Agent, and will be able to arrange Wm with advertisers for contract advertise g-ents" AVERS PILLS. Supply the need of a prompt, safe, and reliable family medicine—the standard remedy for diseases of the Stomach. Liver and Boy?els. They are easy to take and gentle m operation ; and their pecu liar coating of sugar and other preserva tive materials, with waterproof wrapping, insures them against deterioration m all climates. They contain neither calomel nor any other injurious drug, and for cos tiveness, sick headache, dizziness, and bilious attacks are UNSURPASSED They relieve neuralgia^ rheumatism, gout and piles, and are of great benefit m colds, female weaknesses, malaria, and all disorders occasioned by sluggishness^ of liver and impurity of the blood. Un-" like other cathartics, Ayer's Pills thor oughly cleanse, without weakening, the stomach and bowels. As an after-dinner pill, they prevent DYSPEPSIA and sharpen the appefito ; and they in variably induce natural and healthful tion without causing costiveness. Invaluable bo travellers, sailors, miner AVER'S PILLS Prepared by Dr, J. C. Avßßand Co., Lowell, Mass, U.S.A. Sold by Druggists and Medicine Vendors. TO STAND THIS SEASON AT OWNER'S LIVERY STABLES 4SHBURTON, THE PURE-BRED ENTIRE PONY ALL BAB A By Prince Charming (imported from England) dani Pearl, by Prince Charming; out of Jennie by Mazeppa, owned by Montague Lewin, Esq., Christchurch. He is five years old, bright-black color nd half brother to Aladdin, bred by C. Dampier Crossley, Esq., Rangiora, and took Ist prize at tfte AsAburton Show m 1889 """or Terms and Particulars apply ; <J F. SCOTT Proprietor, Livery Stabl«, Ashburton. THE AMERICAN TROTTING HORSE | Blackwood Abdallah \ X 7 HOSE excellent Stock can be seen y V all through the District will stand this season at Owner's Stable and travel the Ashburton County. Terms—Season, £3 10s; guarantee, £5 ss; groomage fee, ss. For particulars apply H. MUTTON, 10+62 Groom m charge. ALSO— rHO STAND AT KOLMAR FARM, I LYNDHURST, AND TRAVEL ITHE METHVEN DISTRICT, Thk Purebred Clydesdale Stallion YOUNG NEW STYLE. By New Style, dam by Glenroy. New Style' bred by John Boag, Sire Young Banker (imp.), dam Marchioness I. For particulars and terms apply Groom m cha Or S. COX, Manager Lyndhurs ""TRANSPARENT BLOCK"^ Z MAKING MACHINERY, aili A sizes, 201bs hourly to 50 tons The most reliable apparatus aver i duced. The Ice Blocks from 12in to 30d square and 3in to 12in thick. FAMILY ICE MACHINES SODA WAI'ER APPARATUS. Cheapest and Best. Ice Cream Machine l«efrigerators, Filters, Selteogenes, Freez ing Powders, Mineral Waters, every article connected with Ice, Cooling, or Medicinal Drinks. ALL GOODS GUARANTEED. Catalogues Post Fkee. H J. West & Co., Stamford Works 116 118, Southwark Bridge Road London, S.E.