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THE ABHBURTQN GUARDIAN : MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 1896.

Printed and Published by the Ashburton Publishing Company, Limited, at their Steam Printing Office, Burnett Street, Ashburton. ■ l '; i; " ' ': ' MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 1896 .



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Public Notices NEW COAL MINE DEEP LEVEL SEAM. I N AJMSWER to Numerous Enquiries . *- re price of the New Coal, I take this v 'fPOpunity of stating that the Price has aOT been Raised on account of the Superior Quality as is generally supposed, . It is still sold as before at the following prices per four ton truck (freight paid) on receipt of cheque or P.O. order :— per ton per ton Westerfield 16s Od Dromore 16s 6d Winalow ... 16s Od Ohertsey 16s lOd Hinds ... 16s 6d lUk»ia ... 17s 3d Baling ... tfsOd Laurlaton 19s Od Rangitata 17s 6d Methven... 19s 6d Orari ... 17s 9d Aehburton— All Coal Merchants G-EOBGB PARK, MOUNT SOMERS. MB OSBOENE COMBE, PIANO TUNER AND EXPERT (Late of London), . "TTISITS Ashbnrton and surrounding ' V districts every four months, via, March, July, and November. Orders may be left with MR LLEWELLYN OWEN, ab hi* Mnsio Studio, Arsade Chambers, Ashburton GRAHAM & oQJ*fi p ATE NT P 4 ERMANEN FOOT-ROT OURE^ Is a certain remedy for the disease, and can be applied ac a cost of less' than ONE HALF-PENNY lIBR BHEEP. Read opinions of Government Inspectors , jof Stock. • ' Blenheim, Maelbokough. In re your remedy for Foot-Rot I have no hesitation m B&ying it is the most effective have met, and haß been used m the district under my charge with the best reßults. I have recommended end shall continue to recommend it to any owners of sheep afleoted with Foot-Rot, a disease whioh I regret to say ib bo often negleotnd until it takeß euoh a strong hold on the flock that it pan no longer be ignored, when it might have been easily put down at its first appearance by a little attention and the use of your remedy, ..■ JOHN MOORE, Inepebtbr o! Stook February 28, 1895. Department of Agbioultubk, Hawera. In reply to your request as to my reporting Ito you my opinion of the result of your  dreßßing Bheep at Mr Lysaghfa aft Mr Nicholas' with your Foot-Bot Specific, 1 have every oonfidenoe m Baying that the core waa a perfect one, although the weather wbb very wet and stormy, and the examination was only cix days after the feet had been dressed. Some of the sboep were very badly afieoted, . nearly the whole of the foot having rotted off., I should recommend all Bheep owners to use your Specific if their sheep are troubled with Foot-rot, as it J» etfuly put on, and lam sure it will give.xßatisfaction.--I remain,' yours truly / • ALEXANDER. MONEO, Inspeotor Of Stock, June 22, 1895. Genuiue only from D. THOMAS, ASHBURTON, Or from the Bole Proprietors, .GRAHAM AND CO-, Oarlton Gore Road, Roßeneath, Wellington. G. Jesson, a PRACTIOAL WATCHMAKER AND JEWELLER, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. THE Cheapest shop m Ashburton for Watches, Clocks and Jewellery of every description. A trial solicited* Watches cleaned, acd guaranteed 12 months, 4s 6d. Clocks cleaned, and guaranteed 12 months, from 2s 6d. AllJewellary repairs at lowest possible prices consistent with fair trading. Customers own gold made up. NOTICE mHE OLDEST ESTABLISHED GENERAL GfROGERY jSITpRE ;° la Tinwald will be conducted by myself. Haying secured th,e , aery ioes of Mb K. 0. Bonnington, as manager, It Is my in- tention to keep the' oOfl ' VERY BEST OF STORES AND BUTCHER'S MEAT, and by doing se, I trust to meet with a ' fair share of public patronage. ' i J. ;HESELTEp, E^dBONNIN^TON, ,9 17 . _ .Manager. FEVERISH HEAT, PREMHtffTS, CQNVlltSiOfi^, ETC. If* wgrrrtdta ib^kmrhmmtetsmriSXiiSUiaa% raiM Kempthorne, Proeaer and Co., Agents. William Flemings dENERAL PRODUCE DEALER. WISHES to inform the Ashburton Public that he has started busi- ness m the General Produce Trade, in- those premises lately occupied by R. B. Restell, next the Asnburton Club, Burnett Street. He trusts to get a fair share , of the public patronage, by keeping only good quality goods, at lowest current rates. Note the Address, BUBNETT STEEET, NEXT ASHBURTON CLUB, 8 9



Business Notices. i I mpobtant Ann otjnommbnt. G. L, BEATH & CO., ■ |JAVING MADE FRESH ARRANGEMENTS TO RETAIN THEIR ASHBURTON PREMISES, beg to Intimate that they are constantly receiving New Shipments for the SPRING AND SUMMER TRADE. --PLEASE NOTE-- JUST OPENED UP, A Splendid Lot of Flannelettes, Prints, etc., * ■ CHOICE PATTERNS. : *f\* _ G* L. 8.8.AT.H & Co. TANORED STREET, ASHBURTON, AND AT CHRISTOHURCH. / CHEAP MONEY. I have/various Sums of Money for Investment at Low Bates. I would suggest to my Clients and Friends tin the Ashburton County who have mortgages running at Call, the advisability of having these matters fixed up now that money is bo Cheap, otherwise they may be m danger m the near future, D. THOMAS, Ashburton FOR SALE- -486 acres near Lismore, Well Fenced and sub divided, all m grass, Plenty of W*ter. Easy Terms. Price Low. i 98 aores First- quality Land, Thoroughly Improved, and one of the best pieces of land m Longbeach. Very easy terms. . . - -100 acres land, Fenced, Well watered, all m Graea, adjoining Springburn Railway Station, being R. 6. 29674. ' ALSO,— 833 AORES, being R.S. 25048 and 30068, Shepherd's Bush District. First-class land, fenced and subdivided. Price, very low. 1093 Acres, being R.S. 27081, 27388, 27389, 27390, situated nearDromore, and known as Robert Claik's Farm. The land is m splendid order, fenceß good, water m each paddock ; 400 Acres now being put into Crop, with which Grass Seed will be sown. The balance of the land is m clover, two and three years old— a splendid strike. Easy terms. Price very low. Several other Properties, Ashburton Town Sections, and Mrs Quinn's House DAVID THOMAS, Ashburton. Seeds. Seeds. Seeds; WE HAVE NOW IN STOCK: NIMMO AND BLAIR'S STANDARD SEEDS. Vegetable Seeds m3d packets. 100 varieties. Flower Seeds In Id packets. 80 varieties. The latesb Noveltleu m Vegetable and Flower Seeds for 1896. CALL EAKLY AND PROCURE CATALOGUE. TEAS, TEAS, TEAS- We have to hand a Choice line of ORANGE PEKOE CEYLON TEA, imported direct from the Gardens, which we are offering at a wonderfully low figure. Samples may be obtained on application, also the celebrated TIGER BLENDED TEAS. For which we are SOLE AGENTS for ASHBURTON. PERN LEAF SEPARATOR BUTTER always on hand; Goods delivered daily. Orders by Post despatched with punctuality. Cheapest House m Ashburton for GROCERIES, CROCKERY, BRUSEWARE and HARDWARE. . SATISFACTION IS OUR MOTTO. BHSARMAN BKQB.. MARKET HOUSE. Telephone 53 LAipiLLS AND SON, BURNETT STREET, (next Mail Office), BI O YOL E S of every description, including Ladies', Front Drivers, and Safeties. Prices from £5 to £25. As we have a large Stock on hand, we have determined to give our Patrons the advantage of securing a Really Good Machine, CHEAP. We give twelve months' guarantee with each machine. It is to your advantage to purchase your Bike from a ■■: LOQAL MANUFACTURER. All kinds of Pneumatic Tyres converted Into Dunlops (Detachable) CHINS.— TO SPOETSMEN GENERALLY, IF your Gun-stock is broken and your Barrels good, have it re-stocked] IF your Barrel is broken and your Stock good, have it re-barreled. A LARGE STOCK OF FITTINGS IN STOCK. Satisfaction guaranteed or no charge. LANDELLSAND SON, " EXPRESS " Engineering and Cycle Works, Burnett Street (next Club,) WHEAT. WHEAT. E ARE PROMPT CASH BUYERS OF Prime Milling Wheat, AT HIGHEST MARKET RATES.' SVe are also.'prepared to Store Grain on Farmers account m onr New Grain Stores West Street, Ashburton, on very favourable terms Fall sized Oornsacka and Twine Supplied at LOWES]? CURRENT RATES Kollitt~ X ~& Co, /- CANTERBURY FLOUR MILLS. » . : Omoßg and Stores WEST STREPS ASHBUBTON.



IMPORTANT IVOPB C.E. . " . « ■g MELLOB'S ZEALANDIA BOOT STORE 8 '•§ " 1 0 AT THE TOP OF THE TREE. 5 ' Q TT is a well known fact we have climbed steadily over all other competitors. We ;_, f-i -i- do the leading trade, and we intend to keep it by surpassing even the value ,$ that has been given m the past. . pj d WIttTKR COMFORTS. WINTER COMFORTS. S S Men's Strong Leather Slippers 3s 6d, Ladies' Preity Evening Shoes 3s l> P" 6d, Men's Pegged Tights, H. and T. Tips and Nails 12s 6d, Men's Good Bluchers 4s lid, Ladies' Felt Slippers from Is, Children's Patent • <v Straps Is 9d, Ladies' Pretty Walking Shoes 6s 6d, Men's Strong 1 tn Leather Shoes 6a 9d. g I eg ■ "H 3 An Inspection of our large and well assorted Stock of BOOTS and § r^ SHOES will show the bedrock prices and the secret of our success. © £ NOTE ADDRESS— £ | J. MBJLLOR, | TANCRED STREET, ASHBURTON Working: Men Wanted fpO KNOW THAT WE ARE SELLING MEN'S LONG DODBLE OILSKIN COATS "| These ar« all Usual Price 20a— For 10a: 6d Brand New Goods MEN'S STRONG DOUBLE OILSKIN COATS f *," *"* Usual Price 15s-For 8 3 6d ' 3 ° 8 „» " ™ wmiMm MEN'S DOUBLE OILSKIN TROUSERS GUARANTEED Usual Price— 7s 6d for 4s 9d . J Thoroughly Waterproof We have also received a Large Quantity of AN Wool Tweeds, genuine Bargains, New Patterns, Strong «nd Durable, of which we ar making MEN'S SUITS TO MEASURE Usual Price £4 10b — For £3 10s; Usual Price £4 — For £3. Men's Trouserß to Measure, usual prices, 25s — For 19a 6d |^"Our Reputation is sufficient guarantee for the fit and wear of these Suits, eto €RAIOHEAD~&~ BERRY MA Iff, THE LEADING TAILORS & OUTFITTERS^ ASBBURTOF. /> AGENTS FOR— Aemtqer'B Christchurch Steam Dye Works. Ladles' Dresses, etc., Dyed like New, and pressed ready for wear. Now Opening Up nUE NEW SEASON'S STOCK OP ".• ■ . \ John Orr & Co. ? ASH BURTON. Ureat Boom m Boots. McDonald and McDiarmid ■DAVE RECEIVED ADVICE OF LARGE SHIPMENTS OF lew •GJoods Landing ex Mamabi and lonic, Specially ordered for the Aeh bur ton trade. These Goods will be opened up m a few weeks, and ia order to Reduce Stock and make room for New Goods, we will hold a Oenuine Clearingr Sale. THE STOCK MUST BE REDUCED. No consideration of profit will be allowed to interfere with this object. For Bargains See Our Windows and Door. EXAMINE OUR GOODS, COMPARE OUR PRICES, And you will be bound to admit that we offer the very best value m ' BOOTS and SHOES m Ashburton. Sale Commencing— SATUßDAY, 29th inst. THE CASH BOOT SHOP, BABTB T R E E T J. NICHOLAS, Manager V A. J. WHITE'S Artistic and Economical H ouse-Furnishipg Warehouse, christchukch/ THE Recent arrivals of several Extensive shipments have made his stock m all Departments most complete. OABPETS, . . * FLOORCLOTH AND LINOLEUM FURNITURE OF ALL KINDS, BEDSTEADS AND BEDDING, UPHOLSTERY CROCKERY AND FURNISHINGS, IRONMONGERY INVITES ALL TO CALL AND INSPECT HIS STOCK COTTAGES FUKNISHEDI Includin COTLERy BLANKETS, SHEhTS, NWARE, POTS, Euo, TWO ROOMS COMPLETE} M .. f€9 to £10 FOUR ROOMS .„ ... ... ... ... „ £17 to £25 FIVE ROOMS, from ... , m _ ... ... £35 to £80 SIX ROOMS -««.«„- £50 to £100 t CATALOGUES POSTED FREE WAREHOUSE AOT STEAM FACTORY TUAM © St. ASAPH STREETS, OHRISTOHUROH



Friedlander Bros., Limited. CLYDESDALE HORSEb FOE PBIVATE SALE. On account of John Shall, Eeq, the well- 1 known breeder and prize-taker m Draught Stock. WE have been instructed to Sell by Private Treaty, Mb, Small's well- known Draught Entireß, — I— Bright Bay Stallion * Kelvin Grove, rising 4 years, by Lord Cranley— Sunter by Kelvin, * Kelvin Grove has taken more prizes m the Ohristchuroh and Ashbarton Show rings than any other stallion of his age m New Zealand 2— Bay Colt ' Lord Ashton, 1 rising two years, Vanquisher — Miss Palmer This offers a bplendid opportunity to anyone requiring a thoroughly good horse, and should also prove a good | investment, as the scarcity of good draught horses and the strong demand for same, will no doubt urge breeders tc look more after their own interest and pay more attention than they have been doing of late. Mr Small's reason for disposing of these hores is that he requires a change of blood. For extended pedigrees and fall particulars, apply to — FRIEDLAHDER BROS., Ltd , R. FRIEDLANDER, 7+177 Auctioneer. VI7B ARE BUYERS OF FARMERS' LINES OF RYE GRASS. FJRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd. SEEDS FOR SPRING SOWING. V\7E HAVE taken particular care m Dressing our this season's GRASS AND GLOVER SEEDS, AND OFFER, AT LOWEST MARKET RATES, English Ryegrass,- Italian Ryegrass,. Cocksfoot, Colonial Grown Red Clover and Cowgrass, White Clover, Alsike, Timothy, etc., etc. •-'.♦'■■ . —— - FRIEDLANDER BROS., Limited, F. Ferriman. FUR WaluH CHSKAJP. SECOND Hand American Drill, 17 Coulters m capital order, .P. FERRIMAN. A BARGAIN. THE Undersigned has received in9truo tlons from Mb Adi>xs to sell by private treaty his House containing six rooms and B3ullery, together with £ an acre of First Class Land with good frontage on the Wakanui Road. This property is being sold solely on account of Mr Addis removing to Highbank. : E. FERRIMAN. isotac.fi. TAILORING, TAILORING, TAILORING WHY wear ready-made olothee, when you can get a Splendid Fitting and Stylish Suit at the ASHBURTON TAILORING Coy. y » A Trial will Convince, Note the address — OPPOSITE WORKING MENS 1 OLUB W. PA.ULING, MANAGisa. J. B. Chapman) PAINTER, GLAZIER, PAPERHANGER & SIGN- WRITER, THE ARCADE, next Mr J. 0. Duncan's, Ash burton, T3EGS to Inform his old friends and the Public, thab be has RECOMMENCED BUSINESS m Ashburton, and will be glad to execute any work they may entrust to him, m his well-known satisfactory manner. J. K. Chapman. W 3 HO Si © as-' H.I w* 05 | 3I - J a I (r go a ■ •5 ' ■ gSa* 3 ' h ■■2J-8 D 2 S w * g - . SJ |:a ■ « H | . - t> . - S WAHOO ! THE CURE FOR INDIGESTION. Ashburton Drug Company, Agents .' - 1110 TOWLEB' Pennyroyal and Steel Pills for female qniokly correct all irregularities, and relieve the fstreasing symptons bo prevalent with, the Bex, iioxea Is l^d to 2s 9d, of all Chemists and Patent Medicine Vendors. Prepared only by the Lincoln and Midland Counties Drug Co. Lincoln, England ■ Whole- ale of al the Wholesale Heusei. Bewaro of imita- ojib . . '



STUD NOTICE. T*O TRAVEL ASHBURTON AND J_ SURROUNDING DTSTRIOT, THAT W ELL-KNOWN TROTTING STALLION BALTIMOKE. Black Horse, two white hind feet and white star on forehead,' standing J 6 hands high ; by Blackwood Abdallah, dam Jess by Quicksilver. BALTIMORE won firat prize as a two- year-old at Chri9tchurch and ABhburton m 1891, beating large fields, and for the best trotting stallion at Ashburton m 1895 Raced three times, winning Maiden Saddle at Plumpton and Dash Handicap at ABhburton. Season mares served last year and not m foal, half fees. Good paddooking free to January 1, 1897. All oafe taken but no responsibility. FEES. — Guarantee, £1 ; Season, £2 ; ' groom 6s. For further particulars apply to Groom m charge, or D. McCobmiok, Valetta. 986 THE THOROUGHBRED HORSE AU BfcVOIR, WILL stand m Aahburton, and travel the Rakaia and Ashburton Districts this season. Au Revoir is a handsome chest- -1 nut horse, and stands 15.3 hands high. PEDIGREE.' Oheßtnut horse AU REVOIR. Farewell, •St George (bro. -. ■ • ..- • " to Chester) Nelly Totara Ldy C- I Ye.L.on- Spribg (imp.) ter(imp.)| d i p j> I Ravens- : I St.,dc- rec I worth imp Austrey | well Vaccina- j tion 1 Potentate — — *Sc George never raced, and was brought to Canterbury for the Middle Park Stud Company m 1879. The following are a few of Au Revoir'a performances : — D. J. C. Autumn meeting — Stewards Purse and Welter Handicap, 100 soys. D.J.C. Hopeful Stakes, 120 soys. D.J.C. Flying Handicap, 100 boys ; beating Paramu, Lady Zetland, and others. D.J.C. Tradesmen's Handicap, 120 soys. D.J.C. St Andrew's Handicap, 180 soys; beating Saracen and others. C.J.C. Stewards' Handicap, 200 soys. C.J.C. Metropolitan Stakes, 400 sdvs ; beating Liberator, Prime Warden and others. Palmerston Cup, 200 BOVB. D.J.C. Forbury Handicap, 200 boys ; beating Beadonwell/ Dilemma, and others. Wanganui Stakeß Handicap, 200 soya ; beating Rosefeldt, Queen of Trumpß, and others. Wellington Bacing Club Autumn Handicap, 115 soys ; beating Lady Zetland, Lottie, and Saracen. Seaßon money due January 1, 1897. Pad- docking for mares from a distance Is 6d per week. All care taken, but no responsibility, Groomage fee, ss. For terms and further particulars apply to J. O'BRIEN, Proprietor, Ashburton. o )R. McDONNELL, Groom m charge. ' 120 TO Stand ab Ashburton, and travel the Methven, Alford Forest, and surround- ing districts, THE THOROUGHBRED HORSE, MABLBOROUGH, By St George— Farewell. MARLBOROUGH was a very good per- former., During his racing career he started m 51 races, 19 of which he. won, 11 seconds and 9 thirds, showing exceptional brlliancy and gameness. He was awarded first prize at last Ashbur- ton show. - .-■• Owner at time of service held responsible for fee. For further particulars, apply to j. McDonnell, Ashbnr ron. PUBLIC NOTICES " if. B^fiSSSTOIV, UNDERTAKER. ■OOLISHED COFFINS m Figured Rimu and Kauri, with Silver and Braes Mountings. All latest designs. -■■ Address : Cameron Street, opposite Baring Square Evening Orders may be left at Cookson's. 8 68 MONEY TO LEND. QEVERAL Large and Small Sunn to be Lent at lowest current rates. F. I. COWLISHAW, - Solicitor, , 9 102 Tancred street, Ashburton. Specially interesting to Farmers, Runholders and Dairymen, KEMPTHORNE, PROSSER & CO.'S (Ltd ), Genuine ■ LINSEED OIL CAKE. Unequalled for Rearing and Fattening Stock of all kinds, VALUE AS A FOOD FOR STOCK. lib of Oilcake contains as much food as 171bs of Turnip 3. lib of Oilcake containa as much food as 61bs of Potatoes, lib of Oil- cake contains as much food as 6lbs of Cow's Milk, lib of Oi'eake contains as much food asS^lbs of Skim Milk, lib of Oilcake con- tains as niuch food as B£lbs of Butter, lib of Oilcake contains as much food as 191ba of Whey. We can recommend it to anyone who is m the dairy or breeding line. It puts a fine finish on stock intended for show purposes. Come and try it. Buy only a little, but buy some. FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd., 9 25 Local Agents , • %, WANTED Known — Maddens Re- frenhment Rooms are the rooms Par Excellence. A/Vhen m town do not fall to give them a look up. Do you like a Loa that has a sweet nutty flavor, of good pile and bloom, m addition to its full weight, which a surprise visifi from the Inspector the other day proved You do? Well, go to Maddens ! .If you are getting up a Spread m a private or general way, and would like your Pastry, Calces, Jellies, Creams, etc., to be a success, why, come along to Maddens m East Street, and you. won't be disappointed. Bride, Christening and Birthday Cakes a specialty. W~ ANTED Known — 6000 pairs of Boots and shoes to pick from Mellor a Groat Boot Sale. HOLIDAY Suits— A Nice Kafapoi Suit for 27s 6d, Boys' Knickes and Cambridge Suits from 7s 6d, Men' Suits to Measure from 455, Fit and Workmanship Guaranteed at R. Alcorn's LACKS MAIL COACH meets the train from Ashburton on its arrival ah Springburn every night. The coach then goes direct to Alford Forest, and eturns to Springburn the same nig t. From the Tea Plant to the Tea Cup unaluU#?»t«4 and pure— Uu« is Kqzis !ka



LOW VHALIT7 DB OHURCHILL'S Byrnp (rf Hypophoephlte of Lime ii prescribed by the bonify tor the cure of Consump- tion, Ohromio Cough and general debility TT oontalns two of the prlnolpal ingredients necessary * / for building up the Human Frame, and which are oonildeted deficient In the above complaints, .'viz, Photphonu and Lime. It. canno - be ; : too highly recommended tor delicate ohildren. Dr Churchlll'B Compound Byrup of _S' HYPOPHOSPHITES if real brain foodi and In oases where muscula and nervous exhaustion has acquired a world-wide reput . Won. Boon bottle bean Dr Churchill* signature, Prepared only by SWAN, CHEMIST. PARIS ONES WORD, TOOME to you with a small affair I that you may need. In England, the Continent, and many foreign countrie -^ \myself • and wares are well-known Many American families on their *—^return- from abroad bring my articles with them, for they know them pretty „_ w^ll, but you may not be one of these Confidence between man and man is slow of growth, and when found, its rarity makes it valuable. I ask your confidence and make a reference to this Journal to endorse that confidence. I do not think it will be misplaced. I make the best form of cure — an absolute one — for biliousness and headache that can be found m this year. The cure is so small m it- self, and yet its; comfort to you is so great— twenty minutes being its lim.it when relief comes — that it has become a marvel of its time. One and a half grains of medicine, coated with sugar is my remedy, m the shape of one small pill, known to commerce as Db Haydook's New Liver Pili,. It is old m the market of Europe, but is new to North America. The price is as low as an honest medicine can be sold at, 25 cents. Send a postal card fora sample vial, to try )hem, before you purchase. DR HAYDOCK, - 63 Fulton St , N.Y., NEW ZEALAND DRUG CO., Ohristchurch, -TfflVstfTED KNOWN.— Mrs Hufpam r •» having taken the premises lately occupied by Mr G. Neill, intends to open same as Ladles' Dining and Refresh-, ment Rooms, where visitors will find a long felt want supplied. Meals at all hours. A few boarders will find all the comforts of a home. 4 196 WAN TEp Reduction at MBi^oii'&Oheap Boot Sale. Have yon tried Kozie Tea ? 'jr not do 10 a,t oooe ; it it delioioui



RAILWAY TIME TABLE. Trains leave Ashburton FOR THE NORTH ev^ry da£ at 7.2Q a.m., 3.40 p.m., and 7.5 p. nrf (exptfes^sQh Mondays, YYed- neadays, and Fridays, an extra train leaves at 11.0 a.m. Trains arrive from the North "very day at 10.45 a.m., 12.43 noon (express) . and 8 0 p.m. '■ ' Trains.', leave Ashburton FOR 1 HE- SOUTH every day at 10.55 a.m , and 12. 53 .. noon (express). On Tuesdays, Thursdays, . '• and Saturdays a train leaves at 3.50 p.m. "^— . A train lea ve3 for Mount Somers branch line every day at 4.25 p.m. The branch 1 train arrivea m Ashburton at 9.45 a.m. Trains leave Pakaia for Methven daily (Thursdays exoepted) at 7.5 p.m., on Tuesdays at 10.10 a.m, and on . Thursdays at 12.20 noon. Trains leava Methven at the following times respectively — 6.50 every day, except Fridays; 1,0.30 -Fridaya 3.10 p.m. Tuesdays. IF YOU ARE SICK m any way whatever "send a stamped envelope to ourAgenoy, Wel- ingion ; state the obbo as minutely as pos-ible and you reoeive advice by return post, Our agents are all qualified. If you enclose 2s 6d we will send you our best remedy for the case lasting you two weeks. Youßave money at<d doctors' birs. Yon reoeive advine on all ppints, and the purest of remedies sent at ' " no Vxtra oost Ihdn if personally bought by doing your business with us by post. Con- sult a once. Ailments whioh are at the time thought to be light, are often the begin- ning of serious consequences, whioh if taken ~- m time are checked and oared. — Gbeatfobd Botanical Company, Wellington. 5







A remarkable case of oourajre under snake-bite occurred ab Violent. Town, Victoria. A. lad named Hayes was out rabbiting, and while putting his hand cinder a tussock a large brown snake bit him on the point of the forefinger of the left hand. He promptly* loosed a pucfl of string used as a garter, tied it round the base, and chopped off the top of bis finger with a tomahawk. He was taken to a dcotor, and was corn rut of all danger. He is only nine years of age. Edison's latest invention is a white eleotrio light of gie^t power, wVioh is generated by tungstate. l^n'ike ihe Incandescent light, which is 95 per cehL heat, the whole electrio energy is absorbed In light-glving. and a number of testb have f ailt dto c Isoover th ; 8 1 ;htes<! hi ab. g}AHDKIt & Sons JBucalypti Extract y , There ar* imitations of Euoalyptic Extraot.in the ; market now, iiroducta of staple distillation forming rnde rarfnoiu oils. In order that these crude one may not be token, Oub Pure VoliAtilb Eucalypti KXTBACT, whiob 1b recognised by the- medical division of Ihe Prussian Government to bo of per- fectly pure origin, as their information forwarded to an through the Consul at Melbourne, Maxoh 9, 1878 . We state '. — Is proved by tests by tbe Medical Clinics of too Universities at Bonn and Gtfafswal^, Prussia, and - eportedbyDr Bohulr, Prcfeesorof Parnwtcology, at flon, and Professor Dr Mosler, Director of the Medloal Olin'o at Grelfawald, that only prodnots that ttosatnnted with oxygen and freed of af<ids,resinoce and other rabstanceß, adherent te primary distillation, will develops the sanative quuliUes proper to the plant wording to these authorities, and according to Pro- "'estor Dr Lister of England, and /to Drs Bauer Molntiio, Wood, Hazard, etc.,.of America, is the only extract corresponding to Boientiflo tests, and the only on which possesses the proper rherapentio valie. Bander & Son's Eucalypti Extract All other crude oils are to be classed among the turpentines, which h wo, when used as mediolne,no therapeutic effect and are abandoned as an interaa cedfcsment. These so called Eucalypti Extracts Much may have received £.'4t;i:ution at Exhibitions as immerpial articles are used for mwhanical pur- Bare only discernible:— . ■_ t , . By their deficiency In pungent odour (which our - product, the only genuine Eucalypti Extracts de — ~^~~ : relopes most freely through its surplus of oxygen By their alcoholic thin and mobile appearanoe being reduced m specific density through the preeenoeofaoldß ' „ By their taste, the result of th contracting ten- dency otresiis and tennates. If these crude oilm so called eucalypti extracts are " applied by mistake m cases o croup, bronchitis, dipb theria, internal iDfammations, dysentery, wounds, the oonsequences are appalling For safety always aek for Sandkr akd son's Kx.cai.tpti ExtBACT ard get the old, welHcs'ed >\nl reliable preparation".— t and hurst. Victoria, AnittraHa SANDER AND SONS