Mail Notices.

. o __ Mails close for the following places as under, subject to the necessary altera tions :— WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 22. For Northern Ports, Samoa, Hawaii, United htabes, Canada, &c., United King dom and Continent of Europe, via San Francisco (due London January 26), also Soubh America, United Kingdom and Con tinent of Europe, for correspondence specially addressed per Kaikoura via Monte Video (due London February 4th), as fol lows :—»Money orders, at 3 p.m. ; registered letters, at spm.; books and newspapers, ab 6.15 p.m. ; letters, at 6.30 p.m.

TO CORRESPONDENTS.

"A.B.N."—Your letter deals with a theo logical subject, aud we allow no theo logical discussions in our columns. Besides (you have given us no name, and have written your two columns and a half of matter on both sides of your papej. 1.

Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. MONDAY, DECEMBER 20, 1897. IRRIGATION.

The samples of cereal, vegetable, and fruit crops brought to our office on Saturday by Mr G. T. Smith were further proof, if any were needed, of , what irrigation will do for the land in a dry season ; and many a farmer, as he looked at the luxuriant plant of oats with its many and full ears, its rich green leaves, and the whole air i that it wore of laughing abundance where |t grew, heaved a sigh and looked wistfully wjt/j eyes that told only too tf_*u w^ *as P as»ing fa hia mind. As he looked it the hu§ e and hearty plant of oats, and the Oo» ---pumero'us and equally hearty samples, ( (ie wag easy to see that in his mind] were thoughts of the scene he had that J morning left behind him at his own J home, where the effects of the drought! were so pafafitfly visible. He waa po

doubt making a mental comparison of I the scene at his homestead that morn- J iv;?, and the different one that would j have been presented had he had the J same facilities for supplying to his land i from the river at our doors the I moisture that had been denied him from the clouds. But, as one farmer remarked, " there is nothing new in all this. Every man with a race rumii g through his paddock sees something like it every year." Just so. Not a man of the whole army of farmers who toil on those plains, but knows that irrigation would be the salvation of hia crops and pasture in those dry seasons. We have proof every year of their be lief in irrigation, in tho number of them with whom the County Council has to deal, when they are detected tampering with the races. The irri gation farm for some time carried on by the County Council gave the whole district evidence of what irrigation could do, and Mr W. L. Allen's successful experiment at Acton is a standing witness, not only to its bene fits, but to the easy practicability of the thinglon our land, which Nature | has laid out for us with irrigation in view. Mr E. G. Wright some three years ago put himself about to obtain information from California and else where as to how things were done there in regard to irrigation; Mr James Brown, of Netherby, Wakanui, made a journey to the irrigation settle ments of Mildura and Ranfurly, and brought back details of the working there. Mildura was a failure, to be sure,- not because irrigation was a failure, but because of other reasons with which all readers of the Ohaffey Brobher's history are familiar. Mr J. R. Oolyer, lately clerk of the Court here, gave his personal experience of the Oalifornian working ; and in an in teresting interview our representative had with Mr W. L. Allan on his re urn [ from his visit to Europe, which we pub lished at the time—as all the information just referred to has gone through our columns in due course—he gave to the world his conversion from a bitter opponent of irrigation to one of its most ardent and enthusiastic advocates. At the Mayoral banquet on Wednesday last the irrigation question was dwelt on at length by several of the speakers, who all bore testimony not only to the value of irrigation, but to the strange apathy of farmers in the matter, and the repeated instances in which they had offered successful opposition to any , scheme proposed that was likely to cost them the slightest extra cost in rati s. Their short-sighted and suicidal policy in this matter was pointed out, and one speaker went so far as to say that the initiation of any scheme of irriga tion was hopeless if farmers' votes had tobe depended on. Wefearhis prophecy is founded on only too good knowledge of the men he spoke of, though we know there is a large leaven of sensible men who are only too willing to rate themselves even heavily for the price less boon their stubborn neighbors withhold by their conduct when ie comes to a poll. Mr Harper pointed out that a shower of rain before one of those polls was sure to kill the hopes of the irrigators, but it was his experi ence that out of every seven seasons in this county, during six the farmers suffered from drought. Mr Purnel;, however, struck a routing chord when he teferred to the Public Works State ment, in which not a penny had been voted for this district, and remarked that irrigation was as much a work of Colonial interest as was a sludge charm 1 on the West Coast or a Midland Railway to connect the two coasts. In the absence of irrigation the Midland Railway would be but of small advantage to us, as in seasons of drought we would have nothing to sent! —4-» wri W§ see no reason why to the lv*.. . L . , J Government should Z^ **\ *{* question in hand, and though \T? by no means advocate the taxing of the whole colony to irrigate the land of the Canterbury plains, we certainly favor legislation by which men with parched soil, as good as barren beciuse of repeated droughts, should be compelled to make use of the great of water coursing unused to the sea down the tracks of the Rangitata, the Ash burton, and the Rakaia. It is the first step that is always the most difficult, but we are quite sure that if the work of irrigation were once entered upon for our plains lands, the results in crop and pasture would be such that instead of opposition as unthinking as it is unreasonable, and indicative of a want in pluck and enterprise, as well as a want of knowledge, there would be a clamor to be included in the scheme. It would be but a repetition of what happened when our present races were first laid down. The County Council were met in many places by unreason ing opposition on the part of farmers, but when ocular demonstration of the advantages of a race was given to them, the oppoditiou was quenched like the flatno of a fire stick in a stream, and now the County Council c unot supply, with their present works, all who seek for water facilities. This season has taught many an opponent of irrigation a severe leason. If it results in educating a few of them to a better notion of their own and the country's best interests, the drought will not be without its value. A well thought out and effective scheme of irrigation would pay itself and more in only one such season as ihh,

Local and General.

A railway notice re train service on Christ mas Day appears in this issue.

A notice re Tinw&ld Domain will be found in another column.

The nexb Arcade horse fair, held by Mr David Thomas, will be on January 20.

A young girl had the pupil of her eye shattered by the bursting of a lemonade bottle at Bobadah, New South Wales,

Mr David Thomas has an important notice in this issue in referenca to his next wool sale which will take place at Tima.ru on January 12. Ib may be interesting to Oddfellows in Ashburton bo learn thab the strength of the Order is 950,000 members, and its capital £10,000,000. The Tokomiro, which was recently towed into Rio in a disabled condition, has arrived at London. On examination her cargo of Frozen mutton showed it was faded and sfjvcolor, but otherwise undamaged. j Robert O'Rourke, about §0 yeas,s of ago, ' J dead in the Domain "Gardens, £"• T" v a * "4 *w -night. On the { Christchurch, on Saturn-, s , «,-_£_, I tody was found £16 and an unopeueu ' f poison for destroying rats aud mice. It is i uppoaed to be a case of heart disease. De- ( eased had lived ab Fernside. and had jnst i omeback from shearisg atKorßleyDown. 9

Ib ia rumored thab some startling revela-1 tions will shortly be nude with reterence to j the discovery of an extensive valley com pletely shut iv amongst bhe spurs of bhe Southern Alps. North Island Maoris predicted a very dry spring and cummer because the wild fowl were laying their eggs upon the edge of lagoons. The prediction is being realised in some parts of the colony, though not in others. At Wanganui during the last three months the Dairy Inspector has ordered the des truction of nine milch cows as unfit bo supply milk for human consumption, and one dairy with a herd of twenty-two cows was entirely condemned for its insanitary arrangements and inadequate water supply. At a special meeting of bhe Dromore School Committee held on Friday last, it was de cided to close the school tor six weeks owing to the prevailing epidemic of la grippe. The annual school treat and distribution of prizes will take place on Friday next. A few weeks ago, towards evening, bhe inhabitants of Heilbronn perceived that the Neckar was towards both its banks one [ moving mass of all sorts and conditions of fish, thronging landwards in seeming anxiety to be caught. The explanation of the miracle, \ which perchance might prove a hint to fisherfolk, was that the river had become so muddy, after recent heavy rains, thab the fish found it difficult to breathe in the " thick ! water, and had approached bhe banks for more air. On Thursday next, the 10.10 a.m. train will run from Rakaia to Methven instead of the 12 20 p.m brain, and a train will leave Mebhven at 5 35 p.m, arriving ab Rikaia at 6.50. It will stop at all stations if required, and return from Rakaia to Methven at the ordinary evening train hour. This arrange ment has been made in the interests of people desiring to atbend the Methven stock sale. The following cure for hard-milking cows is given by an Illinois farmer :—Take a hen feather—from the wing is best—insert in the teat, working gently round until it has passed an inch or more ; then draw it oub and proceed with the milking. This do for a week or more, and the cure will be per manent. Do not trim or cut the edges jn any way as the sharp edges will hurt the cow. The Minister for Mines, in reply to Mr Flatman on Friday, said that the Inspector waß in the locality of the Mount Peel opal district a few days ago, and in reply to a telegram on the subject he had stated that he was present when some stone* were taken out of the mine, and that while they were nob of great size they were of the valuable kind known as fire opals. The Inspector, however, would be coming up to Wellington to-day, and he advised Mr Flatman to see him on the subject, F. J. Browne, of Otaki, who left for Klon dyke three months ago, sends a letter to the New Ztahnd Times, which gives a very different; accouob from bhab of bhe three Australian miners who returned by the Warrimoo. He agrees as to the richness of the field, but warns anyone against attempt ing to go till January at the earliest, as the passes will not be open till March. Miners who left Dawson in September told him there was only half enough food for the people, and hardly any chance of sending re lief. His account bears out the accounts lately received by cable. Browne himself never got to the fields as the passes are impassable. The trails are covered with thousands of dead horses, and goods thrown away by disappointed diggers who could not get through. No one would work under £3 a day, and it cost £5 per week to live, at a low estimate. There is no work in British Columbia, as Chinese absorb it all. He thinks there is an opening for New Zealand woo'leu goods and dairy produce. Holloway's Pills.—Teachings of Ex perience —The united testimony of thou sands, extending over more than forty years, most strongly recommends thuse Pills as the beet purifiers, the mi.de3t aperientß, and the surest restoratives. They uever prove de lusive, or give merely temporary relief, but attack all ailments of the stomach, lungs, heart, head, aud bowels in the only safe aud legitimate way, by cleansing bhe blood, and so eradicating those impurities which are the source and constituent of almost every disease. Their medical efficacy ia wonder ful in renovating enfeebled constitutions. Their action embraces all that is desirable in a household medicine. They remove every noxious and effete matter; and thus the strength is nurtured aud the energies stimu lated,

SPRINGBURN SCHOOL.

Inspector's Report.

Below is the Inspector's report on Spring burn school, examined on November 17, and in reference to which the Board's letber to the Committee contains the following j—The Board !■ pleased to hear that the upper classes are rapidiy improving in efficancy.

PASS SUBJECTS.

Marks CLASS SUBJECTS. 0 to 100 Grammar 35 History 40 Geography (Standard 11. only) ... 65 Elementary Science, Object Les sons, etc ... 50 Mental Arithmetic 35

ADDITIONAL SUBJECTS.

Repetition and Recitation—Commendable Drill and Exercises—Boys only, fair. Singing—A beginning made under Miss Edkins Needlework—Very good. Comprehension of reading lessons—lm proving.

Organisation — Standard VI.—III. since May 31; Mr Samuel Baird, master ; Standard 11. and pupil—Miss K*te Bosweli, mistress till end of September. Mjss Mary Edkias "on supply" pending arrival of recently appointe'l mistress.

Remarks—Mr Biird, the new master, has been about five months in his present position. He has already done a great deal to improve the quality of the work in the upper classes, and bhe school is rapidly ripipg to a souud condition of ef^ciency under his charge. The subjects still requir ing increased attention are the spelling and writing of Standards 111,, IV., aud ¥ and the arithmetic of Standards V. and VI la the lower department the results of examina tion are not above fair. Standard 11. is substantially a well-prepared class in all subjects but arithmetic. Iv Standard I. and the preparatory division, a higher level of attainment should be secured, more especially iv reading, spelling and counting. —L. B. Woods, Inspector.

CRICKET.

THE FIRST TES' MATCH.

OPINIONS OK THE MAY RS.

RANJITSINHJI INTERVIEWED.

GIFFEN AND THE TEST MATCHES.

Press Associabion—By Wlectric Telegraph— Copyrighb.

Sydney, December 18.

McLaren brought up his half century and made the winning hit with a couple of fitie boundary hits. His score included seven f.urs. Mason doe* not seem at home on a Sydney wickeb, and, so far, has failed to put up a big total here. It is rather remarkable that he has played four innings in Sydney, and on three occasions he had been out for playing back where he should have played forward.

The battle being over, the players showed a disposition to discuss the merits of the respective teams. Trott candidly told an mte<viewer that he considered the English men won by their batting, which was quite superior to the Australians'. He thinks that the visitors are rich in batsmen. As to the bowling, he thought Jones would do better on bhe Melbourne and Adelaide wickebs. The Sydney wickeb was too alow for him. With the Australian bowling generally he was disappointed. He was not cast down by the defeat, and was hopeful of future fixtures. Bannerman, the umpire, says that no doubt the better side won, and the Aus tralians were completely outclassed. The Englishmen bat like tradesmen, and do nob bhrow away wiokebs ou impossible runs, bufc the Australians played with bad luck. Hearne, he says, bowled a long way the best of bobh sides. Phillips, bhe other umpire, in comparing the bowling of the two sides, said the length of bhe Englishmen generally was admirable, bub the Australians, with the exception of Trumble, disregard length. No bowler among bhe Englishmen can do as much with the ball as McKibbin, bub he does nob always get length, and when he does not it means runs. McLaren, the captain, said that everything had gone in ' the Englishmen's favor, and that had much bo do with the victory. Ranjitsinhji, after inducing a number of bhe leading Australian cricketers to pose for photos for his book on cricket which he is bringing out, laid him self out for an interesting interview. He showed a good deal of warmth over the Press comments on his article in bhe Review *f Reviews, asserting that Jones threw. He claimed that the article was only unbiassed and fair comment. The papers especially in South Australia, had descended to scandal ous attacks. He did nob mind fair criticisms, but he objected to stirring up an acrimonious spirit, and added bhab it was quite pleasing to see thab Jones bowled fairly in this match, and had returned to the form he adopted in England. He gave unlimited praise to Mc- Laren, who he said was one of the moat skilful captains in the world, and was un rivalled as a bat in his very best form. As regards tbe batting and fielding of the Aus tralians, the bowling had more variety than the English, but it had less " devil" in it. Their fielding was equal to the English. The wicket.keeping was distinctly superior, and no one could keep the wickets better than Kelly. Storer was a bit weak, but he injured his hand, which had to be allowed for. Referring to the McLeod incident, he said the Englishmen had been accused of sharp practice and unfair play, bub so long as this opinion was nob held by the players of the opposing side it did not matter. He said that ib was pleasing bo know that Mc- Leod admitted, under similar circumstances he would have acted the same as Storer did. Received Wakapuaka Dec. 20, 10.20 a.m,, Guardian Office, 11.27 a.m. Adelaide, December 20.

In an interview, George Giffsn said he would like very much bo play for Australia ; in facb, felt as keen as ever, but, candidly speaking, would be out of pocket if he accepted now the terms asked for. Two months ago, when he wrote to Major Wardi.'l he then joined in with the others, so that they might act together, though he felt his own pocket must suffer, and if the pro moters had agreed to his termsheshouldhave been bound to make a contract with them. They, however, would not, and Mr Cress well, secretary of the local Associ ation, in order to secure the matches said (he Association would make up the difference between what was asked and whab was offered. Lyons, Jones, Darling, and Hill agreed bo Mr Cresswell's intervention, but from the first he would nob allow bhe Asso ciation bo make up auy difference in his case. He then felt justified, as'he has been left standing alone, in whab he regarded aa a matter of principle, in refusing to accept what would not remunerate him for what he would lose by leaving Adelaide to play in the test matches Being asked whether it would not be worth a slight financial sacrifice to gain popularity if he assisted Australia in the remaining test matches, he replied, " Popularity will nob keep me."

LONGBEACH v. WATERTON.

A match between Longbeach and Water ton was played on the ground of the former on Saturday last. The teams were captained by Messrs W. Edge and J. H. Smith respectively. The Longbeach winning the toss elected to let the Waterton team bat; S. Norrish and J. H. Smith opening for Waterton against the bowling of Edge and Soal. The scores for the respective sides were as follows :—

Waterton.-—Norrish o—6, J. H. Smith 5-0, W. C. Smith 4-3, G. W. Smith 0-4, W. Timms 16—0, J. Watson 3-9, Moses 10—4, Houston 15—tf, J. McLauchlan I—l, W. McLiuchlan 1— 1, Weston 1—1; byes 12. Totals 60-44.

LONGBE4O4.—J. Soal 10—2, I. Lewis 12-4, W. Edge 3-2, W. March 0-0, H. Thomas 7—16, J. Smith I—lo, C. Netting 0-12, Le Grange 2—o, Box 0, Bushel! 3—l, Jordan 0 ; byes 21, Totals 53—52 for seven wickets, leaving Longbeach the victors by three wickets and one run.

The bowling of Norrish and Timms for Waterton, and J. Soal and W. Edge for Longbeach, was very effective, while the vigorous play of W. Timms, Houston, and Moses for Waterton, and H. Thomas, I. Lewis, and C. Netting for Longbeach made the game at times very lively. J, Soal put up a splendid record, securing 13 wickets at a cost of 25 runs.

After the match a copious luncheon was provided by Mr J. C. N. Grigg, and cheers were given for the respective beams, all being pleased with tho interesting nature of 'he game.

DISASTROUS FIRE AT HOKITIKA.

Important Business Block He stroyed. J

Damage Estimated at £10,000.

Press Association —By Electric Telegraph— Hokitika, December 18. j

A disastrous fire occurred ab 1.30 a.m. to-day, which destroyed an important busi ness block, comprising Linneman, draper; Shroder, tailor; Hall's Golden Age Hotel ; the Guardian newspaper office; Arthur, confectioner ; King, stationer; Evans, tailor ; and Cahill, draper. Tbey were all burned to the ground, and the progress of the fire was stopped at Kirwan's right-of way to bhe north and Skene's to the south. All the buildings are on the seawaid side of Revell street. Other places were scorched, bub were nob seriously damaged. Th*J bobal damage is estimated at £10,000. j

CABLE BREVITIES.

Press Association—By Electric Telegraph- Copyright. London, December 17

A first folio edition of Shakespeare and many early classics included in the Wrottesley Hall library were burned in tbe recent fire there.

An anarchist dressed as a woman was found tied to a tree at Saragossa, in Spain, as a punishment for having failed to execute the society's order to murder General Weyler.

December 18,

Captain Herbert William Summer Gibson is the new captain of the Katoomba. At the time of his appoint ment he was commander of the Thunderer, port guard ship at Pem broke dock.

Mrs Oarew, who was convicted at Yokohama of poisoning her husband and was sentenced to death, but whose sentence was afterwards commuted to penal servitude for life, has been returned to England from Hong Kong, where she was incarcerated after her removal from Japan. The Home Secretary has directed that she be incarcerated in a convict prison.

Belgium, December 18

The steamer Prince Albert de Bel gique collided with the steamer Lar naca at Antwerp, The former sank, and the chief engineer was drowned. The Larnaca had her bows stove in.

Capetown, December 18

Letters received from South Africa, but which need confirmation, state that Sir J, Gordon Sprigg has arranged for the Cape Colony to pay £25,000 a« interest annually, instead of preienting a battleship to the Imperial Govern ment. Mr W, P Schreiner, ex- Attomey-Geoeral, and Mr Innes sup ported this alteration.

Melbourne, December 18

The Victorian team of rifles, who won the Kolapore Oup at Bisley, were entertained at a banquet in the town hall, the Governor presiding. Much enthusiasm was displayed.

Adelaide, December 19

The Premier was the victim of a sensational assault. His assailant was a man named Jewell, the possessor of two wooden legs, a legacy from an accident, Jewell intercepted Mr Kingston when walking to his office, and began to air his supposed grievances. Mr Kingston said he hadn't time to listen to Jewell, who aimed a severe blow with a stick at his head. Mr Kingston partially warded off the blow and secured the stick. Jewell seized him round the neck and attempted to carry out his threat to pull the Premier's head off. A crowd gathered and dragged Jtwell off. Besides a slight wound in the head Jewell's embrace caused blood to flow freely from Mr Kingston's neck. J ewell was arrested and sentenced to six

weeks.

THE MURDER OF EDWARD TERRISS.

Press Association—By Electric Telegraph— Copyrighb.

London, December 17

Archer, or Pince, appeared at Bow Street on a charge of murdering Terriss. The accused displayed signs of imbecility, smiling at the crowd which was greatly excited, and shouted execrations at the murderer. It tran spires that Mr Terriss had recom mended the trustees of the Benevolent Fund to assist Archer.

December 18. Archer had taken minor parts in the plays «The Trumpet Call" and "In the Ranks," at the Adelphi Theatre. He had to leave a company playing at Newcastle because be was suspected of being deranged. He con stantly abused and threatened Mr Terriss and menaced other players and people for refusing him aid. He was in the habit of pestering notable per sons with letters and political effusions. He congratulated the Queen and Prince of Wales on their birthdays, and con doled with Princess Beatrice on the death of Prince Henry of Battenburg, and with the Duke of Teck on the death of the Duchess. He congratu lated the Duchess of York on the birth of her son. Archer frequently wrote to Mr Gladstone, Lord Salisbury and Lord Rosebery, and elicited replies. In hia letters he made no direct appli cations for monetary aid. The Adelphi is closed on account of the murder of Mr Terriss, and re-opens on December $7th.

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Public Isotioes, Special Discount FOR CHRISTMAS SEASONS Of Is in the Pound. From this day till the end of December. ITTEj are now offering some very SPECIAL LINES IN DRESS GOODS. Exceptionally low prices quoted for completed costumes. SEE WINDOWS. Tweed Costumes complete from ... 20a AlGrand Live of Boyß Colomal Tweed Knicker Suits, sizes 1 to'l3, these we start from 48 lid per Suit. WORTH DOUBLE. SPECIAL VALUE~IN MEN'S TWEED SUITS. A really good suit for ... Z3f>& «3cl We are offering some wonderfully Cheap lines in all Departments. A lshhurton Drapery Company. m BiuD CLOTHING FACTORY. g •)lm * HH "_^l rH Ph y a wi H3 A. 8, BARTOH, MANAGER



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Dinner Sets Toilet Set* Tea and Breakfast Sets Vases and Ornaments Tumblers and Wine Glasses Decanters and Water Bottles Glass Dishes Jelly and Butter Dishes GRAND VARIETY AND LOW PRICES IN ABOVE LINES. FOR THE FRUIT SEASON. Mason's Screw-bop Porcelain Lined Jars. Pints 4s 9d, Quarts 5a 9d, J. Gallon 7s doz. Kenrick's Besb Enamelled Maslin Kettles. 8 Quart 6s, 10 quart 7s 6d, 12 quart 8s 6d. Brass Maslin Kebtles, Drop Handles. 2 Gallon 7s, 2\ gallon lis 63, 3 gallon 13s 6d. Steel Enamel Preserving Pans, 2fl 6d, 3-1, 3s 6d, 4s. FOR THE HARVEST FIELD. WE HAVE A SPLENDID STOCK OF Reaper Sections Reaper Chains Hay Forks Hay Rakes Oils, in 1, 2 & 4 gallons BINDER TWINE. DONAGHY'S BEST, Flax, Mixed, & Manilla. John Orr & Co.



Just in Time foe Christmas.—ln order to keep " up-to-date" with our steadily increasing business we have decided to effect considerable alterations to our premises, and to make room for the builders we have resolved to greatly reduce our stock before Christmas. We have therefore culled a large quantity of our Tweeds and Worsteds, etc, to clear ab the following reductions:—Men's suits bo measure, usual [ price 90s, now 70s ; Men's trousers, usual price 255, now 15a 6d; eto. We have also pleasure in notifying that we have just been appointed agents for the famous " British Lion' and "Waverley" Bicycles (both gents' and ladies'), which we are now selling with'aft/the.-?' ijp-to-date s' improvements at the lowest cash prioes,' otfon'tHe mesp liberal '■—•-.* to euib the convenience of our customers. (r^T maChin? B™teed),- CIUIGHEAD AND BEBBYMAN, ,2? l.ftdjmj Tailors $«d Outfitters. . i



If ib required au annual outlay of $10,0000 to insure a family against any serious conse quences from an attack of bowel complaint during the year there are many who would feel it their duty to pay it; that they could not afford to risk their lives, and those of their family for such an amount. Any one can get this insurance for 25 cents, that be ing the price of a bobtle of Chamberlain's Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. Id almost every nefghborhood some one has died from an abtack of bowel complaint be fore medioine could be procured or a physician suftjrrjoned. One or two doses of this remedy will cure any/ordinary oase. It never f»Ue Can you afford to take the risk for so small an amount "> For sale by Ashburton Drug Company.



tfpi J The Hit jJBISh I Season.... _s_s_r M_^"N is made &? Ayer's Sana. ■BTmlFw^ Parilla. Atthis __X j|raA season, when _s_s_s_LsS^jU warm an* d«. Mutating days are with us. there is noth« ing like Ayer's l_s_swl%^__l SAnapatilla to -sW I /PI put new iif * A If" [ into the slug- MM II I system. T Jv \i I ItSwee Psa**y \J%jl \| the dullness; ijSfJL/lF lac^ °* app^ il^Jv'in/'' j V^fjfnßSjf sweeps aw'ajr v^^Wa^m does not braeß %$£ * AVER'S* IL=_> Sarsaparilla. I PREPARES BT OR. J. C. AVER« CO., Uwell, »».,».!«. i AVer's Fills. Mild, but JEJTeeUw. j Mothers will find Chamberlain's Good. Kemedy especially valuable for croup and whooping cough. It wiU givt prompt relief j and is safe and pleasant. We have told it 'or several years and it had never failed to give the most perfect satisfaction. Q \y