The Ashburton Guardian.

VOL. XIV. NO. iSlg

AsHBUiiTOJN : Ihursday, JXoyeniber 3, 1892

PRICE: QNJV PENNY



Businers Notices. j - — ( THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN. From and after the 30th November, 1885 the terms of Subscription tc thie journal will be as follows, viz:— t if paid in advance. Per Quarter ... 6s 6d, by post, 9s 6 „ Half-year... 12s 6d, by post, 18s 6d •" Year ... 24s Od, by post 37s Od IF BOOKED. Per Quarter ... 7s 6d, by post, 10s 9d „ Half-year... 15s Od, bypoat, 21s 6d ... 30s Od, by post, 43s Od Birth, Marriage, and Death Notices, if or at biie tins of insertion, 23 6 ooki d, 4* ewh Stvnpa "n*y be sent - A ,ut 8* B. 8 E V M O U It SURGEON DENTIST 15 Colombo Street (new Buildings nea Corner of Gloucester Street.) Established 1869 Scale of Charges : Extraction, 2s 6d per tooth ; fillings, per tooth. A. redaction made where anumber require tttenduig. AKTIFICIAL TEETH. The charges for artificial teeth are made trith a view to strict economy, regulated by such circumstances is cases present or such materials aa patients prefer. Par ticulars given on application. Consulta ton free! Nitrous Oxide Laughing Gas when required, Attendance 9 a.m. to 6 p.m , Colombo Street, Chnstchurch.



j Business Notices J | ** Though imitated by many surpassed by , none LEVIATHAN RAILWAY TEMPER ANOE HOTEL. (Opposite the Railway St» bion) DUNEDIN f MRS SIT.X, PROPRIETRESS THIS very popular Establishment con tinues to afford very superior accom modation to tourists and others who desire the COMFORTS of HOME, combined with Very Moderate Charges.



GRATEFUL-COMFORTING-. EPPS'HOCOI t .BBEAK^AST. "By a thorough knowledge of the natural law! Wnicn govern the operations of digestion and nutri tion, and by a careful application of the flue proper tiM Of well-selected cocoa, Mr. Epps has provided oat breakfast tables witU a deficately-ffaToiired Beverage which may save us many heavy doctors' bulb. It is by the j ndicious use of such artfolea of diet that a constitution maybe gradually built up until strong enough to resist every tendency to disease; Hundreds of subtle maladies are floating around us MMy to attack wherever there is a weak point. We "tf e/°^^ man? a l atal Bnaft by keeping ourselves well fortified with pure blood and a properly Bonrished frame,"—See article is the CivilSnvm Made simply with boiling water or milk. ioldinj-lb, packets by Grocers, labelled thl|*» JAMES EPPS & CO., HOMCEOPATHIC CHEMISTBi LONDON, ENGLAND.



ORIZA PERFUMERY. 11, Place de la Madeleine, Paris, T E GRAND'S SPECIAL PRODUCTS J-J Savon-Oriza (Oriza Soap)— From the for mule of Dr O. Revell. The best soap for rendering the skin white and soft, Sweetly and refreshingly scented (rose, green and white). Savon-Oriza-Velonte, exquisitely per fumed for the toilet and baths. Savon-Oriza (Oriza Soap)— No. 2, extra fine, in boxes, 8 cakes. 12 exquisite perfumes, No. 1. Oriza-Savon-Incorore, 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 o new mown hay. Oriza-Aciduline—Toilet vinegar, aromatic and disinfectant, specially adapted forladias'toilets. Oriza-Scotch-Lavender— Sprigs ot Scotch lavender flowers ; a rich toilet water, de - Cologne - Oriza — The high-life toilet water Oriza-Water—Concentrated and lasting. Extract of superior Eau-de-Cologne. Gouttes - Oriza - Dentifrice —An extract for preserving the teeth and gums in good health and preventing decay. Oriza-Dentaire, in paste or powder, for whitening the teeth without affecting the enameL Ess Oriza -et - Oriza-Lys—Perfumes for scenting linen and the handkerch n 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 re 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 o( youth. Or zaline-Colotante (the best hair dye)— For instantaneously dyeing the hair to any shade and with no danger to health, i boxes, each with brushes comb, pro " ctus, ant* bottle ; or in boxes, the bottle only without, accessories Ess-Oriza-Incoiore Violetfce of the very most exquisite perfume, quite a nosegay of violets. Ess-Oi-iza Suave white iotrope Bou queb of the fit ww



IpOR the Blood he Life. Clark's world * famed Blood Mixture iswarranted to cleanse the blood from all impurities, from whatever cause arising. For scrofula, scurvy, Eczema, Skin and Blood Diseases, adsores of allkinds its effects are marvel ous. Thousands of testimonials. Sold in bottles 2s 9d, and 11s each by chemists and patent medicine vendors everywhere. Sole proprietors : The Lincoln and Mid land Counties Drug Co, Lincoln England. OWLES' PENNYROYAL AISD STEEL PILLS FOR FEMALES quickly correct all irregularities, and re leve the distressing symptons so preva ent with the sex. Boxes Is Jsdto 2s 9d, of all Chemists and Patent Medicine Yen dors. Prepared only by the LINCOLN nd MIDLAND COUNTIES DRUG JO., Lincoln, England. Wholesale of all he Wholesale Houses. Beware of imita iona , . 7~vNE box cf Clark's B 41 Pills is war V / ranted to cure all discharges rom the urinary organs in either sex acquired or constitutional), gravel and pains in bho back. Guaranteed free from mercury. Sold in boxes 4s 6d each, by all chemists and patent medicine vendors 30l proprietors, The Linceln and Midland Oounties Drug Co., Lincoln, England For sale by the wholesale Houses.



TT- EATING'S POWDER, jr EATING'S POWDER, S\. y EATING'S POWDER, IV T7" EATING'S POWDER, T7"'EATING'S POWDFR, jr EATING'S POWDER, (BUGS, FLEAS, &ILLS-! MOTHS, BEETLES, [mosquitoes. tt ahmless to animals, ri TT ARMLESS TO ANIMALS, O ARMLESS TO ANIMALS, rj ARMLESS TO ANIMALS, TT ARMLESS TO ANIMALS, but i 3 unrivalled in destroying FLEAS, BUGS, COCKROACHES, BEETLES, MOTHS IN FURS, and every other species of insect. Sportsmen will find this invalu able for destroying fleas in the dogs, as also ladies for their pet dogs. The Public are Cautioned that packages of the genuine powder bear the autograph of THOMAS KEATING. Sold in Tins on y. KEATING'S WORM TABLETS. KEATING'S WORM TABLETS. KEATING'S WORM TABLETS. KEATING'S WORM TABLETS. KEATING'S WORM TABLETS. A PURELY YEGKTABLE SWEEXMEAT, both in appearance and taste, furnishing a most acreeable method of administering the only certain remedy for intestinal or thbead worms. It is a perfectly safe ana mild pre paration; and is especially adapted for Children. Sold in tins, by all Druggists. Proprietor, THOMAS KEATING, London,



BLANCARDS lODINE OF IRON DTTTQ APPROVED by the Academy of Medicine of Paris, are especially .ecommended >y *-he Medical Celebrities of the World for Scrofula (Tumors, King's Evil, etc.), the early stages of Consumption, Constitutional Weakness, Poorness of Blood and for stimulating and regulating its periodic ourse. Nor-e genuine unless signed Blancard, 40, rue Bonaparte, Paris. Sold by Druggists and Chemists through ut Colonies



AU WHO SUFFER WE Loss of Vitality and Manhood, should send for Advice, and fu instructions re lating to a U% SIH AID CERTAIN nTljlf nniT Combined with simple method RiiiUil ul of treatment, recommended by a leading qualified medical man—a , in these cases, and used by him ' fur many years with great success. Advice and Instructions FORWARDED FREE to anyone sending full particulars of case, symptoms, etc., and enclosing stamp for reply # All communications strictly cor.fidentia "HtJMANITAS, G.P.0., Melbourne



TKI UNIVERSAL SINAPISM MUSTARD LEAF IS of an easy employ, clean, takes little space, is ready for immediate use and acts promptly. Everybody should always have »t hand a few Mustard Leaves, for they are known tv prevent a great number of in dispositions. Ihe Sinapism is employed with success in cases of Neuralgia, Diseases of the Throat, Palpitations of the Heart, Convulsions, Lumbago, Rheumatism, Congestions, Paralysis, and Apoplectic * with choice Mustard Powder the Universal Sinapism possesses all the dualities of conservation and activity. Directions for use accompany each Snapism. pAmg = P. Meuiby, 135 Rue St-Antome. To ba had from all Chemists and from Messes Fet/eon, Giumwapk, & Co., Melbourne. Acs-teaman Drug Company, Ltd., Sydney. fIAUTEAWAY'S Reliable PEERLESS GLOSS A NECESSITY in every family A It blacks and polishes Ladies and hildren's Boots, Shoes, Rubbers, and atchels, without brushing. Always gives satisfaction Is conceded to be ff The Standard" Sold by Shoe Dealers, Grocers and Pruggists.



JENSEN'S PRIZE MESD.A.X-' COD LIVES OIL MADE ONLY FROM THE FRESHEST LIVERS ' PUKE •PASTBLESS' DTHBSTIBLTS



Business Notices .. ._ XL. IF YOU LIKE NICE TEA^AStfVYOUR.GROCER FOR HH wK^^^^ >^H i^l^^^l I^l^^^h \^^ COLD&SILVERWEDALS ■■»■ . ¥&*f**l.: CELEBRATED&THE BESI»[«^J?P^ PURE INDIAN CHINAS CEYLON TEAS PROCURABLE



New Zealand Insurance Company. BSTABLISsTI) 0' " 185 9 CAPITAL^ONFMILLION. THE PKEMIEK AND WEALTHIEST COLONIAL' COMPANY, NOTED FOR PROMPTNESS AND LIBERALITY FIRE AND ~~MARINE RISKS. ALSO,— RISKS ON GROWING CROPS, THRESHING MACHINES, &0., ACCEPTED AT LOWEST CURRENT RATES MILES & CO.; AGENTS,



W. STRANGE AND CO., ARE NOW SHOWING IN ALL DEPARTMENTS N-EjjW SEASON'S NOVELTIES •;* EX COPTIC, HAKEKA, AND RIMUTAKA. THE Home Manufacturers have been most energetically looked after, oui Buyers having visited every Producing District in the United Kingdom. The depression existing in all parts has enabled them to procure for cash large quantities of choice goods, in many instances at their own offer. Never before in the successful history of the Eirm have we been in a position to place before the Public of Canterbury such wonderful value.. Those desirable features so much appreciated by our friends in bygone years have this season been greatly accentuated. ENORMOUS STOCKS, NEWEST AND FREB&ESX- MATERIALS, AT LOWEST WHOLESALE PRICES. Already we are very busy in all departments, our Warehouse and Showrooms being I crowded with Customers daily, and the quick and cheerful eagerness apparent during the past week to get our beautiful goods, and from the satisfied expression of all purchasera, we know we have succeeded in pleasing our numerous patrons. AN IMPORTANT PURCHASE OF A \ wieoivesa.k.k E? IRPIT lff£ I? 6VlirK WAMKIIOUSKIttEN'S J^JW H..i ISlii BllftJi, AT AN ENORMOUS DISCOUNT FROM COST PRICE. We have succeeded in SECURING on most favourable terms a WHOLESALE WAREHOUSEMAN'S ENTIRE STOCK, Comprising Men's Straw Hats, Print and Galatea Shirts, Coloured Silk Ribbo.is in Summer Shade 3, Satin and Velvet Ribbons (Black and Coloured), Coloured Silk Velvets, Surah Silks suitable for evening wear, White Muslin Aprons for ladies' and children's wear, Ladies' Garibaldis, Ladies' Chemises and Night Dresses, Children's Dorothy Pinafores, Ladies' Blaok Lace Pelerices, Boys' Wash ing Tunics, Infants' Pelises, Ladies' Capes and Jackets, Children's Diaper and Holland Pinafores, Ladies' Holland Aprons, Fancy Flowers, Feathers, Millinery, eti. The whole Stock is in perfectly clean condition, and has been bought at such an enormous discount from cost as enables us to ofler it at Considerately Under Hali-I?Jfioe



SPECIAL CLEARING PURCHASES. 97 MEN'S ALL-WOOL COLONIAL TWEED SUITS, stronly made Usual price, 39s 6d ; Special Price, 29s lid each. 320 MEN'S REGATTA SHIRTS, with Collar attached Usual price, 6s 6d and 7s 6d ; Special Price, 2s lid and 3s lid each 136 LADIES' JACKETS in Summer Shades and Materials Usual prices, 13s 6d, 17s 6d, 25s 6d ; Special Prices, 7s lid, 9s lid and 14s 6d 30 LADIES' IHREE-QUARTER COLOURED CLOTHS and TWEED CAPES new shapes and Lined Silk ; Usual prices, 39s 6d, 49s 6d, 59s 6d ; Special Prices, 29s 6d, 35s 6d, 39.3 6cl each 147 LADIES' COSTUMES in new season's Materials. Skirts made in the now pre vailing •• Umbrella " style and trimmed braid and niching with material for bodice to ccrrespond. Usual prices 29s 6d to 47s 6d ; Special Prices, 17s lid and 19s lid each. 13,000 YARDS of COLOURED ILK RIBBON, in Assorted Shades and Widths. Usual price, 4£d, 6£d, Is and Is 3d per yard ; Special price, lfd, 2|d, 4fd and 7|-d pur yard. DRESS GOOd¥~DEPARTMENT. In this Department we are showing the most wonderful value that has ever been submitted. Ladies visiting the Dcess Department cannot fail to appreciate our efforts in bringing before them so magnificeut a collection of the Newest Fabrics, which cannot be equalled for variety and moderate prices. MILLINER^DipARTMENT. We are being congratulated daily on our superb display of New Season's Millinery. | Ladies tell us Gay after day that our Styles are incomparably Superior to any others they have seen. STRAW HATS f An Infinite Variety o2 "i STRAW HATS STRAW HATS New Straw Hats and Bonnets STRAW HATS STRAW HATS I in I STRAW HATS STRAW HATS 1 Plain, Fancy, Swiss, Chip, f STRAW HATS STRAW HATS Crinoline and other Straws. STRAW HATS STRAW HATS I FROM U EACH. J STRAW HATS KID AND FABRIC GLOVES, HOSIERY, SUNSHADES, &c, In Endless Variety, at Astonishing Prices. ENORMOUS STOCKS-LADIES' CORSETS, UNDERCLOTHING AND BABY LINEN. MAGNIFICENT DISPLAY OF CARPETS, FLOORCLOTHS AND LINOLEUMS In all the Newest and Choicest Designs. SAMPLES OF ALL GOODS, POST FREE, ON APPLICATION-. Purchases of £2 and upwards are sent carriage paid to any part of the colony Carpets and Floorcloths Accepted. W. (Strange and Co.



VBNABLBS, JAMES PAIN AND SOUS HICH-CLASS PIANOS. d w- I Pianos for India and Extreme Climates .Road^ S.E. ! in Solid Walnut Oases. WHOLESALE AND EXPORT FIRE All parts, booh Internal and External, WORK MANUFACTURERS. specially prepared and secur- Ito Shippers supplied on the moat reasonable resist every variation ot terms. temperature. jIO. U5, L2O, and L 25 Cases suitable C. VENABLES & CO. for every Market. 187 and 189 Essex Road 'Che Largest Wholesale Home in the World Islington, London. IlluatrateA l»riou List, on application.



WHEAT WHEAT WHEAT WE ARE PROMPT CASH BU¥ERP Ot PRIME MILLING WHEAT at highest market price We are also prepared to STORE GRAIiN on Farmers account in our NEW GRAIN STORES, West Street Ashburfcon, on favorable terms. Cornsacks and Twine supplied at Lowest Current Rt es, ■ROLLITT & CO, CANTERBURY MILLS! OFFICES and STORES: West Street, A.shburtoa



JUST IN TflE FORJHB HOLIDAYS. rpHE Immense Stocks of the late firms of Sparrow and Berryman and H. and W. JL Oraighead, with Large Shipments of NEW GOODS just landed, must be cleared before Christinas. Men's Suits to measure, usual price £o, now reduced to £4 —cash. Men s Suits to measure, usual price £4 17s 6d, now £3 17s 6d —cash. Men's Suits to measure, usual price £4 15s, now £3 15s—cash. * Our name is a sufficient guarantee for GOOD FIT and BEST Workmanship 1 We only employ fi st class tradesmen. BOYS' and YOUTHS' SUITS in all the newest styles and most durable materials. BOYS' SUMMER SUITS from 3s 6d. MENS' and BOYS' BOOTS and SHOES of every description, Large Assortment of ENGLISH HAND-SEWN BOOTS just imported direct from the makers. Every pair guaranteed to give good wear, Q r»^i o 1 Ro ffY'i i* n /MEN'S ENG LISH BALMORAL BOOTS reducer OpcLlcH JDal gcUn| to ios 6d. (New Goods now opening out.) NEW HATS, SHIRTS, TIES, etc., in great variety. Craigftead & Berryman Tailors au <1 Outfitters EAST STREET, ASHBURTON.



ffe^f RHRFRT MURRAY* JnhK 11 'fe""^^] 1 PRACTICAL * iH^^^^'ol "lIIIeK' WsUcli and Cl«cfc "^a^ MAKER. GOLD AND SILVERSMITH, tc, EAST STREE^. T HAVE just landed direct from London a magnificent assortmpnt of high-class Twenty-one Day MARBLE CLOCKS, which, wUh the large stock already_m hand, enable? me to show a Variety of Elegant Designs UNEQUALLED IN CANTERBURY. SPECIALLY LIBERAL TERMS EXTENDED TO PRESENTATION COMMITTEES, &c. A Beautiful Selection of DIAMOND and other GEM RINGS ; DIAMOND GOODS of all descriptions ; WEDDING and KEEPER RINGS. STERLING SILVER and E.l\ WARE, FANCY GOODS, Ac, i Suitable for Wedding and Birthday Presents, &c, PROMPT ATTENTION GIVEN TO COUNTRY ORDS«-S i BY POST OR TELEGRAPH.



McCORMICK'S STEEL BINDERS. FIVE, SIX, AND SEVEN-FEET CUT. THE " Machine of Steel," would never have been builfc had McCormick been con tent to stop when their self-binding harvester was considered by thousands to be good enough.' "Advance and improvement ■" the policy of the McCormick Com pany. It is striving at all limes to anticipate the wants of the agriculturists, and to make machines for handling grain and grass more perfect than any other machines on the farm. THE FRUIT OF THIS POLICY is seen in the immense sale of the McCORMICK. The people of the world demand and will buy the best, even though tho cheap is offered them at far less price. While McCormick machines are recognised world wide ds the best, the Government of the U.S. specifying them as the standard, still at home and abroad, in the competitive field trial with a combine! opposition whose I cry ia " McCormick must not win," \ NINE TIMES OUT OF TEN THE McCORMICK IS VICTOR. The aggregate of aH the prizes won by all makes of machine, both home and foreign, do not equal the prizes won by the McCormick. But the MrCornoick has done more than this ; it has pleased the critical farmers of the world. John Orr and Co., AGENTS.



For Bilious and Nervous Disorders, such as Wind andTam in the Stomach, Sick Headache, Giddiness, Fulness, and Swelling after meals, Dizziness and Drowsiness, Cold fS^Flushings of Heat, Loss of Appetite, Shortness of Breath, Costiveness, Blotches on the i£" Disturbed' Sleep, Frightful Dreams, and all Nervous and Trembling Sensations &c. The first Dose wiix give relief in twenty minutes. Th« is no fict?on Every sufferer is earnestly invited to try one Box of these PdJs, and they will be acknowledged to be "WORTH A GUINEA A BOX." ttFFCHAM'S PILLS, taken as directed, will quickly restore females to complete ht^lti • They promptly remove any obstruction or irregularity of the system. For a T 7aak Stomaoli: Impaired Digestion; Disordered Liver; i^ ™«Tic —a fow dosa* will *ork wonders upon tho Vital OrgaM; Strengthening the »n«inl»» ti»e.y not like mape Complexion; bringing back the keen edge of «pp*tite, and arouging With «« System, restoring tno'^'b^^ p^ YSICAi ;,. MB iio V o f the human frame. For throwing off fevers in hot Eosbbud or HMWB r-nowned. These are " Udv, " admitted by thousands, in nil claim* of •ociet.t, ehmatei they are fcll^.^^ to the Ne rvou3 and PaWl:tnfea is that fieecham'* P4tlt hate tlu L*rgtit Salt and one of '"•J^.,,, in iht world. Full dircctio?* with e«h box. '£ n««— «niy t»y tmomas bbeqn*m, st. H*ien«, L*n«Mhlr«, Ingltml* f*m&*"* ■" tm»R*» W^ftwi»lW.ffi*S»• — - •. f ■ •;; 5



Business Notices. tOW~ViTALITY DR CHURCHILL S Syrup Hypophosphite of Lime prescribed by the faculty for the cure of Consumption, Chroni Cough and General Debility £t mtaine two of the principal ingre dients necessary for building up the Human Frame, and which are considered deficient in the above complaints, viz., Fhosphorus and Lime. Ib cannot be too ghlyrecommended for Delica Childre Or <3hurchill s Compound Syrup c HYPOPHOSPHITES is real Brain Fo©d, and in cases Muscular and Nervous Exhaustion %i acquired a world-wide reputation. Eacn bottle bears Dr ChuichiU'fl sqmature Price, Prepared arty by SWANN / .HEMIfcl WINNj UHEMIST. M ac Castiglione Varib



l Basir».^o isotiees. f THE KONGO PAI TENEI Kfcl KOUTOU KATOA maebean Stewart's NEW CURE FOR ASTHMA. NEW CUBE EOR CROUP NEW CURE FOR DIPHTHERIA NEW CURE FOR CHRQNIC BRONCHITTSI. Prepared trom the Mountain and forest - h Plants of New Zealand] ;'\ In Asthma the New Cure has proved itself ; to be Head and Shoulders Above j All Other Remedies I rnßs KEW CURE is the only Speeifi , ] X/yefc discovered for Diphtheria. *" :i In Croup the NEW CURE has no rivali '> It saves emetics, lighting tiros, hot baths, ! and all the attendant worry incidental o i the arrival of the Midnight Monster. In Typhoid Fever the NEW C&RE .; disinfects, soothes, and gives refreamns ' sleep, . i The NEW CURE~iB the only trua ? Lung Dioinfectant In no instance has a de^th occurred ;' from diptheria whan the "New Cure" ' has bean freely used from the first outsat \ of the dideawe, and so great are its pro tective powers, th?fc the complaint has \ never been known to spread to other " members of the family. • The Now Cv c, 3s rtd ; Grinded Robust. '• 1 Oiear thma Tobacco 2s 6d "i



ASHBURTON PERMANENT BUILD ING AND INVESTMENTSOCIETI. Offices : Tanched Stkeet, Asiibukton rPO Encourage the saving of small sums JL the Society will take MONEY ON DEPOSIT In sums of One Pound arid upwards, In terest 5 per cent on the following condi tions :— Sijms of Ona Pound and upwarc s 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 day on when I the money shall be withdrawn A Depositor may withdraw the whole or part of the sum deposited, but not in less sums than One Pound, except when closing the account. Deposits taken for 3 months at 5 per cent „  6 "',, 5£  for longer periods at 6 , : Fot particulars apply V , EDWD, STEPHENS, Manager. Mr W. T Thompson, Q URGE ON -pvENTIST, OURG XON UV:NT IS T, 218 HIGH STREET CHRISTCHU^CH



/ COCKLE'S FILLS^ ' ! \y i FREE FROM MERCURY - COCKLES PILLS | FOR LIVEB 1 COCKLE'S PILLS J FOR BILB 1 KLE'S PILLS ] FOR INDIGESTION J COCKLE S ULLS FOR HEA »rTBURK COCKLE S PILLS \ FOR SICK HE VDAC2&* COCKLE S PILLS ' FOR ACI©J.n H COCKLE'S PILLS, ! j IN USE EVERYWHERE COCKLE'S PILLS, ■■] N USE NINETY YEARS In boxes at Is lid, 2s 9d, 4s 6d, ils an 22s ill Medicine Vendors throughou the ■ world . TrUR COUGHS;" COLDS, Bronchitis, ! JO Asthma, li^luen^ Consumption, : &c. " ■'. \T 4Y'S Compound Essence of Lin*] y I- .. seed, Aniseed, Senegal, Squill ; I Tolu, etc., with Chlorodyne. 1 RAY'h Compound,ademulccnfexpec* -s tcfAftb, for coughu, colds and chest i complaints. TTAY'S Compound, for Coughs ] Jji_ Colds, is equally serviceable ' Horses and Cattle. ' KAY'S Tic Pills, a specific in N euralgk * Face-ache, etc. Contain Quinine .^ Iron, etc. —— ■ Jl j INUM CATHARTICUM PILLS ; : 1 J digestive, corrective, and agreeably (.' aperient. ■; Cement for broken :;! \J articles. Sold Everywhere. Manufactory, :'* Stockport, England J G. Fawcit Dodds, f SURGEON DENTIST. "X



Hours—lo a.m So 6 p,iu Having purchased Dk N. A. Nbely's Denta practice, MR THOMPSON may be consulted ab the above address. 2 j 5S - INDEPENDENCE ~? assuredly is what Australians as a whole are earnestly seeking, the great majority by swarming into cities and large towns, wrestling and struggling with innumer able difficulties, they H. 79 life's fitful fever through all forgetful or unaware of the fact that they might enjoy a peaceful life, without harrassing care or anxiety, and with a bountiful supply of all earth's richest blessings, if they only be stowed one-half of the labour on a small piece of cultural land with i D DlO ATI Oil Al*ttloS3 who rec°g" IflfllUn I Illll »-ise this and defclre to secure and plant ten or twenty acres or more of land should apply to The Co-operative Irrigation and Mer cantile Society ojp Australia, Limited, which seeks, not to make a profit out tt * to facilitate the settlement of every one desirous to secure land and have it culti vated, or willing to settle on and cultivate it for himself. No investment for capital or labour yields half so certain or hand some a return as intelligent cultivation of thesoilf n i lAiiTfltiP fclie **rsb co^ony °* fc. l'lß U U All I URU Society, is now being rapidly sold and settled. It is situated ten miles from Horsham, on the railway line, and has five miles frontage to the Wimmera river. It is a most icturesque spot. The soil is rich sandy loam, very friable and easily worked- Water will shortly be supplied by the Western Wim mera Irrigation Trust, from the Wartook Reservoir. A capable expert will be placed at the disposal of the settlers. Everything is done for all colonists alike at cost; no big profits being necessary. 1 Easy extended terms. Send for illus trated pamphlets, etc., to H. Pottenger, 83 Temple Court, Melbourne.



Rooms opposite Mail Office, Burnett < Street. "Hours from 10 to 5. 1 Nitrous Oxide Gas administered. » Private Residence—Wills Street, 3 West ' .: Zealandia boots! 4 mHE WINTER having fairly set in, | JL one of the most important questions % discussed in ev«ry household is where can we obtain really GOOD BOOTS ? The Public want Boots that will keep out the dimp, and that will wear well and re comfortable. ; All these qualifications can bu obtained . at moderate prices without any trouble o* risk by purchasing nothing but the oelfl - brated ZEA.LANDIA. BRAKD. i These Grand Boots are sold from | Auckland t«> the Bluff, and the universal verdict; is —the most satisfactory Boot ill New Zealand, and the best value. The finest material and bese workman- =j ship are employed, and so conSdect are-^ the Manufacturers of the sterling quality : of these Boots that they actually qua -an- i tee every pair bearing the ZealandU I Brand to give good wear. Should any pair fail, the Retailer is authorised to ■ adjust the claini of the purchaser. t In addition to the every day Hues, a i large number of new lines has been | especially manufactured for tUe Winter- Trade. ,| Strong Farm Boots for Men and": Women a Specialty, and attention iti i directed <-o the Splendid Stitched Water-■ ) tight and Shooter Bcots, very suitable-, f and comfortable for country work. : i Boys', Girls', and Women's Boots, o'\ 3 this Celebrated Brand in a great variety, 'i s Every pair is branded on the sole H o ZEALANDIA. '] Tliss Brand has in the past b*»nj 'i favorably known in the AKhburtoni: n district, and in future the public can"; s obtain full supplies at 41



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