The Ashburton Guardian.

vo  xvi v. no. 4:376

Ajshburton : Tuesihy, December 21, 1897.

PIUCE : ONE PENjsY

PHASES OF THE MOON.

DECEMBER.



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Shipping. ■-"■""" \ ~~~~ NSW ZEALAND LINE BOYAL MAIL STEAMERS, FOR LONDON, f Via Monte Video, Teneriffe & Plymouth. Best Accommodation for all classes of Paasengars at Lowest Rates. Port of Steamers. Tons. Departure. Date. Kalkoura 4507 Wellington Dec. 23 TTongariro 4163 — Feb 17 Ruahina 6127 -- March 17 Rimutaka { 4515 — April 14 We are now prepared to book through passages to the West Coast of South America and Bahia, Pernambuco, and the Falkland Inlands. Kates and other par tloßlars on application. For further particulars apply to FRIBDLANDER BROS., Ltd. Agents, Ashburton, ——.. . . | SHAW, SAYILL AND ALBION COMPANY, LIMITED. FOR LONDON. _£kl "ROYAL MAIL STEA fIUk-" MKRS, with superior accommodation for all classes •^^^^^ff of passengers, calling ab Monte Video or Rio, Tenerlffe and Ply. month. Tons Commander From Date. Gothic ... 7730 Kidley ... Wel'tn Jan. 6 Delphic ...8355 Sowden ... — Jan. 20 Tokomaru 6238 Maxwell ... — Mar. Aotoa ... 6346 Scotland ... — Mar. lonic .„ 4763 Kempaon... — Mar. 31 "~ CARGO STEAMER^ * Rangitira 4045 Burton .. Wel'tn Dec. 10 Matatua...332O Evans ... — Dec. 23 P*keha ...4331 Proaser ... — Maori ... 5200 Moffatt ... — Mamari ...(3533 Lovack ... — < Aotea and Tokomaru carry saloon passengers only. For freight and passage apply to HANMER AND GRAVES, Agents. IDEAL EXCURSIONS To be made by the magnificent Steamer Waikare, 3670 tons register. IN JANUARY Next this favorite Steamer will make two trips to the Weat Coast Sounds, leaving Port Chalmers on January 20th, and again on the 29th. And in July next the Waikare will make an excursion to Tongx, Samoa, Tahiti, and R&ratong*. Full particulars on application to F. FERRIMAN, 12 .73 Agent. MUSICAL. mmi. b mani Xi (Kneller Hail, London.) ORGAN, PIANO, and THEORY. For particulars apply Me H. M. Jones, Stationer, Ashburton. Methven once a week. 11 150 MR OSBORN COOMBE, PIANO TUNER & EXPERT 8 (Late of London), "Y7TSITS Ashburton and surrounding V Districts every four months—viz., March, July, and November. ORDERS may be left with MR LLEWELLYN OWEN ab his Musis' Studio, Arcade Chambers, Aahburton. PIANOFORTE, SINGING, ORGAN, AND [THEORY OF MUSIC, "JUT RS T3OWMAN TjlOX Member of the Canterbury Society of Professional Musicians, HavELOOK S2RKBT, AisBBURTON. RAKAIA—TUESDAYS. Pupils prepared for Trinity College ■examinations, A CARD. MISS BESSIE SIMMONDS, mEACHER OF THE VIOLIN. •Saundbrs' Buildings, Aahbarton. """M" I^"s"s^~7yA"RTo~N~" MUSIC TEACHER, Wills and William Streets, Near Wakanui Road. Tuspila taken for Piano and Organ." J24 Llewellyn Owen, JICS'M., l^.k?'JL.-CJML. PIANOFORTE, SINGIKG AND HARMONY AND MANDOLINE. A OABO j MRS A n riLARIDQE ix. Kj* v^lakidge TEACHER OF PIANOFORTE, ORGAN, and SINGING COX STREET, ASHBURTON. Terms on Application. Fob Indigestion, the best remedy is un . doubtedly Norton's Camomile Pills. They crd confidently be recommended aa being mild in operation and absolutely free frorr injurious drugs. Acting at once as a splen • did tonis and a gentle aperient. For nearly 100 years they have proved uLequallet* for Indigeation, Dyspepsia, gjpk Headache and for Liver and Stomach complaints. Sold in bottles .a l&d, 2s M, and Us, by all Vedi - fine Vendors bkrouKht>ufe the vorld



§> ROBERT MURRAY, /{KSSMk EAST STREET, ASHBUETON. NS^»«s*^!tfr (For the last 18 years the only practical HorologistJJin District.) TNVITES the public to inspect hia magnificent stock of WATCHED, * !<& PJLiATCJbuO GOODS. - OPTICAL AND OTHER LINES. rk Q 0 "Watches of all grades from the lowest price to the highest quality—non-magnetic London hand-made goods. C'lockH in Ormolu Marble, Wood, Nickel, and Fancy Ganas.f tha higher grades being manufactured on the premises, W f! Jewellery and Plated Goodie-Newest designs, H beat quality, lowest prices. Q Holding the most perfect plant, the largest stock of materials, and! J the most skilful staff of workmen, Robert Murray can offer exceptional advantages in the execution of Repairs, fa $0 Tears Experience in the trade.



WIND- WIND MIL.LB &W|lßS> MILL BOOTH MACDONALD'S "Carlyle" Windmli TS now well-known throughout New Zealand and Australia, and the demand for them is steadily increasing, which is the best proof of their superiority. Farmers & Householders will do well to provide against a dry summer, and to bear in mind that for watering stock and irrigating garden's, etc., a good Mill is a cheap and profitable investment. Wool Presses. In addition to their well-known makes of these, they have this season brought out a I new Press, the " Carlyle Junior." This Preas is specially designed to meet the need of the small farmer, although thoroughly competent for any Shed, and capable of pressing | and fall sized bales. PLOUGHS, HARROWS, CULTIVATORS, DISC HARROWS & SPADLING HARROWS, Second to none Send for|Prices to their Ashburton Agent: JOHN TAYLOR. Andrew's and Beaven'a Chaff-cutters. Corncrushers, & Seed Gleaners, no*r known as the best that can be procured are kept in stock by their Agent for Ashburton district,



JOHN TAYLOR, IMPLEMENT DEPOT, WEST STREET, ASHBURTON. HOUSE PAINTING & PAPERHANGING. < I HAVE juab to hand a shipment of GENUINE WHITE LEAD & PURE &LINBEED OIL for the present season's Painting and Decorating. Persons desirous of having their homes well painted with GENUINE MATERIALS & GOOD TRADESMEN are requested to call upon us. OIL CLOTH FOR DADO S S IN STOCK. TO ARTISTS. I HAVE a Splendid lot of Opal Glass in stock, specially prepared for Artists' me, which can be cut to any size required at a moderate charge. i J. WILSON, I CORNER OF ARCADE & BURNETT STREET. Telephone 65.] [P-O- Bo* 16 TO BLACKSMITHS AND WHEELWRIGHTS. "VTAVING Purchased the wholejof MR ZANDER'S .welljreleeted stock of BAR AND SHEET IRON, We are prepared to Supply the Trade on the Most Liberal Terms Possible. We ate also Doubling the present stock, so that the requirements of our clients will be met in the moat complete manner, All orders for the present loft at Mr Zander's Store or Direct to Ourselves will have immediate attention. W. EL COLLINS & CO.,



DAVID THOMAS. Auctioneer, Land, Insurance 8z Estate Aerent, Valuator, Wool and Grain Broker, ASHBURTON Loans Negotiated Weekly Bales of Live Stock—Tinwald and Aahburton Alternately Fortnightly Sales of Sheep Skins, Fate, Hides, etc., on Fridays Sales of Wool Throughout the Season Grain Bought and Sold on Commission Oleari az Sales as per arrangements AGENT F0 K~ Matson and 00, Ohristchurch Booth, McDonald and 00, Obristchurch White's Sheep Dip Walter A. Wood Oo Lightbaijd'a Belting London and Lancashire Insurance Company Graham's Foot Rot Composition Wright, Stevenson and 00, Dunedin j Planet Junior Garden and Field Tools Belfast Mannrei RAKAU DISTRICT SALES. ]HAVE made arrangements with MESSRS HARDY & CO., Merchants, Rakaia, to act as my AGENT for all Auctioneering Work in that District, and in conjunction With fchem it will be my endeavour to make the RAKAIA SALE A SUCCESS. DAVID THOMAS, Ashbnrfeon GREAT REDUCTION IN PBXQE OF PLANET JB. TOOLS DAVID THOMAS ABHBURTON Christmas <& New Year. SPECIAL SHOW OJF 1 : : DRAPERY & CLOTHING : : VTEWEST AND MOST FASHIONABLE DRESSES, Blouse Materials, Crepons, Prints, Cambrics, Nainsooks, etc., etc. LATEST NOVELTIES IN SUNSHADES LACES COLLARS GLOViS CORSETS CUFFS RIBBONS BBLTB UMBRELLAS Etc. Etc. Kto. teFI_toJNl>I.D ASSORTMENT N OILCLOTHS, CURTAINS, ART MUSLINS, & HOUSEHOLD FURNISHINGS SPECIAL VALUE InJJMen'g and Boys' Clothing, Shiris, Pants, Collars, Ties, Hata, Caps, Braces, etc. MENS AND BOYS' STRAW HATS, — Grit A.TXE> VA.JL.CJJE7. A. P. WILLIAMSON, CASH DRAPER & CLOTHIER, TANCRED STREET WHEAT. WHEAT. TT7E ARE PROMPT CASH BUYERS OF PRIME MILLING WHEAT AT HIGHEST MARKET RATES, We are aiao prepared to Store Grain on Farmers aqconnfc in our JNewJGraln Stores Weafe Street, Ashbnrton, on very favourable terms Fal etaedCtornsacka and Twine Supplied at LOWEST CURRENT RATES ROLLlff & CO., CANTERBURY FLOUR MILLS* OFFICES AND STORES, WEST STREET. SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT. SECOND SHIPMENT OF NEW GOODS JUST OPENED ANDREW ORR iS NOW SHOWING the Finest Collection of Up-to-date Novelties'in MILLINERY, French and English. Lovely selection of Straw Hats and Sailors' ; Dress Fabrics; a Most Beautiful Collection in Pink Robes and all classes of Plain and Fancy Goods; MANTLES and OAPES, the latest styles from London ; Ribbons, Laces, Face Nets, Gloves, Hosiery, Sunshades, Prints, Blouses, Bells, etc. THE NEW CYCLE CORSET, Tust Imported, in all bizes, (specially made.) GENTS' SUITS TO MEASURE from £2 15s. A Large Assortment of Gentlemen's Ties and Scarfs Just Opened.. Men's Hats in all the naw shapes. Ladies' and Gentlemen's Boots and Shoes in every Style and make CARPETS, FLOORCLOTHS, &c, &c. ANDREW ORR



RivVl KM BER, Remember, that Siaij.oK's fcl-uck-caking fciuitt will lust for fourteen days only Now'e your time to buy. T^ANTF.D Known, Girls' Pretty Strar. TT >hoee, uiwr blrtok, only 3b 6d, a Mellor 8 Zeaiandia Boot Store. WHERE are you going to, my pretty maid! T© Mbjllok's Cheap Boot Sale, sir, he said, FTIHOSE who are married may alao have a JL pleasant recollection of the Record Keign by purchasing for their home a lovely toned, well finished American Organ, at a very moderate coßt, at H. Bairstow's. WANTED Known—Spectacles, Eye Protectors, Goggles, Folders, and everything in the optioal lino »t S Sat.bk's, Optician WANTED Known.—-Ladies' Water proofs 5s lid, Aprons 6d, Prints 3id Jackets 4s lid, Art Muslin l|d per yard, Umbrellas Is, Pompons one dozen for le, Corsets Is 6d.—Andrew Obb's Great Sale., 8 18 T^TANTIiD Known, the doors~lnd » T windows are lined with wonderfu bargains, at Mellob's Zealandia Boot Store. WANTEITkNOWN— A lot of English samples in ladiea' combinations, merino and wool vests, knitted skirts, corsets, etc., at half price—At A. Orks' cheap sale. 7 44 WANTED KNOWN. — Ladiea^shlt ribbed hose, 6d per pair; Ladies' black cashmere hose, la per pair ; children's gloves, 3d per pair; ladies' gloves 6d per pair; lined kid gloves (fur tops) 2s 6d per pair—At A. Obb's cheap sale. 742 WANTED KNO WN-NewGentlemen^ Shirts, Ties, Scarves, Collars, and all requirements of choice design now showing—W. H. Collier WANTED KNQWN-Infantees, wool mits, and gaiters, 4d per pair; large white Turkey towels, 6d each ; lace curtains, from 2a lid ; white Marcella quilts, 10s 6d, worth 21s—Aii A. Ore's cheap sale. 743 WANTED Known, — Boyß' Overcoats 3s 9d, Boots 4a 6d to 7s lid, Infants' Boots 6d, four Gent's ties for Is, four pair of Socks for Is, Cap 6d, Best Colonial Trousers 6s lid.—A. Orb's Sale of Assigned Estate of W. S. Mitchell. 8 185 WANTED KNOWN—Table damask, from Is 3d per yard 3 table napkins, tray cloths, doyleys, toilet covers, and table cover?, greatly reduced—At A. Orb's cbetip sale 7 46 T7"OUNG MEN—Write to me for Valu JL able Free Book concerning your selves,— Professor R. R. Hbrmakk .Specialist, Collins Place, Melbourne. 880 WANTED KNOWN-The way the youyg people of Ashburton should celebrate the record reign. Geb married, and buy their furniture at If. Bairstow's, Taccred Street. Satisfaction guaranteed. .6 120 WANTED KNOWN^lllS"ji_dketß. capes, and waterproofs, all now goods, 50 per cent off usual pries ; ladiea' dressing gowns, at English cost—At; A Orb's cheap sale. WANTED Known, in fourteen days I intend to sell 1000 pairs of Boots.— Mkllob's Zealandia Boot Store. LADIES.— Write to me for Valuable Free Book concerning yourselves.— Professor R. R. Hermann, French Special ist, Collins Place, Melbourne. 8 79 WANTED Known—That J. Moison has received a varied stock of Summer 1 Boots and Shoes (black and tan) in strap and lace up, which he will sell at a good Discount for Cash. Repairs as usual done at once. Nothing but the best is kept at jJ. Moison's Premier Boot Depos, Ashburton IB EARD a man say that you got wonder ful value for little money, at Mexlor's Cheap Boot Sale. WANTED KNOWN — One of the choicest assortments of spring goods ever shown in Ashburton now showing. W. H. Collieb. 'nTT'ANTED, wise fathers and mothers to iT remember that Meixor's Annual Boot Sale is now on. TITANTED Known-That we are now T T showing the finest aßsortmenb of Gents' Ties, Bows and Scarfs, we have ever had the pleasure of submitting. Men's and Boys' Straw and Felt Hats in endless assortment. New Goods in Tennis Shits just opened.—Mitchell & Turner. T7IISHING Season.—l am now showing a JD great variety of fishing requisites in all the latest designs, including Hods, Minnows, Flies, Traces, Reels, Gut, Lines, Waders, Rod Mouutings, Hooks, eto. Fishing Licenses on sale.— J. W. Hardley, East Street. WANTED Known —Two cases of Sample Hosiery for sale, Ladies' Combinations aud Vests, Plain and Fancy Stockings, Men's Socks- and Vests, all at landed cost.—Mitchell & Turner. WANTED KNOWN—Mrs Huffam having taken the premises lately occupied by Mr G. Neill, intends to open same as Ladies' Dining and Refreshment Roorrs, where visitors will find a long felt want supplied. Meals at all hours. A few boarders will find 'all the comforts of a | home. WANTED— Ladies to give Mitchell & Turner's Dreßsea ami Dress making one trial. A unique selection of ! Blouse Goods and Trimmings now showing I f _ _____ : > JUST Fancy, Men's Pegged Bluchers 63 lid, usually 8. 9d,—Mkllor's Zea landia Boot Store. WANTED KNOWN—French serges in navy, black and maroon, at Is 6J worth 2i 6d ; dress goods, from lOd per yard single costumes, reduced from 25s to 7s 6d silicias and linings, ail reduced—At A ,' Orr's cheap eale. 7 4 WANTED Known—A Cheap Boot Sale at Mkllob'B, for fourteen days only, f OjTANTED Known, Mellor's Bargain T V Sale now on. Come early. Chil dr^n'sStraps Is 9d, übually 2s 6d. ] BLUE Derwent Potatoes, 3s 6d per bag; / Sharps, 5a per bag; Bran, 3s 6.1 per ag, ex score —Fletcher Bros., Auhburton LOOK HERE—Herbal Beer, Lemonade, Soda Water, and all other Summer l^nnks at 2d per glass at We C. Page's Store, EMt Belt,



F. FEKIRMAM. j THE PATKNT PLASTIC STRBL HORSE COLLAR. Contractors to Her Majesty's Government (War Office). Patented in Great Britain, France, Belgium, Germany, Austria, Hungary. Italy, South Australia, Victoria, and the United States of America, etc. | LATEST AWARDS. Silver Medal, Birkenhead Agricultural bociety, 1890—Silver Medal, Altrincham Agricultural Society, 1890.—Diploma of Ment, Royal Military Exhibition, Chelsea, 1890.—Bronze Medal, Prague Exhibition,



TpHE Collar is an invention which wins J- the approval of all owners of horses who once GIVE IT A TRIAL. It is composed of two similar halves, with their necessary connections, formed of thin Steel Plates forged into U shape, and is pro vided with rigid fastenings at top and bottom, thus enabling the Collar to be opened on pressing a spring catch at the throat, and then easily put^on cr taken off a horse's neck, avoiding, the necessity of forcing the Collar over the horse's head, and greatly facilitating the disengagement of the Collar when a horse falls. i



It, may be described as a ho?l»w pair of Hames enlarged to the siae of an ordinary Collar but in an improved manner. The seofeion of the Collar is everywhere of a U shape, one side resting against the shoulder and the other carrying the Draught Hooke.



lv designing the different parts of this Coliar, the anatomy of the horse has been carefully studied, and the facility and exactness with which one Collar can, by the use of the simple mean of adjustment whinh are provided, be made to fit any number of horses of about the same build, is an important advantage possessed by this Collar over a Leather Collar of the old type, Any one of the Elastic Steel Collars is capable of three different adjustments in length, and three in width, (the Spanner, or Key cent out with the Collar being the only tool required) and, with only eight sizes, all horses from the smallest pony to the heaviest dray horee, can be fitted from stock on receipt of the inside length and width of the old Collar.



A Leather Collar, after a little wear, gets discoloured and shabby, the padding become displaced and protrudes, the lining is rotted by perspiration and rain, it becomes hard, on the surface, gives the hoyae sore shoulders, and has to undergo expensive repairs, the horse meanwhile requiring auother Collar to be carefully fitted to him, or otherwise is unoble to work, and in the case of a bad sore, has to rest till it heals. Most large employers of horses h»ve quite a number of hors s laid up with sore shoulders, caused through the use of Leather Collars.



The Elastic Steel OV'Uro on the contrary, may be readily adjusted to the horae's shoulders, end once fitted, never alter their shape • and as they present a smooth surface galvanized with zinc, (hey practically exfend all over ihe Collar the advantages of the Zinc Pad, which has been in use for many years, with such good results. They are always dry and conifortable ? and fit for immediate use. They are invaluable for horses with tender skin, enabling them to work with comfort where, wi'h ordinary Collars they would b« continually unde treatment for galls.



rlhe cool and comfortable condition in whioh horses using these Collars return from their work is a remarkable contrast to the heated and exhausted state of horses working in ordinary Collars, in hot or wet weather. The Collars are lighter, stronger, cheaper, cleaner, and more comfortable than Leather Collars, and the only way to appreciate their numerous and undoubted advantagesia to GIVE THEM A TRIAL- All parts are interchangeable, and in the event of any part being damaged or worn out, it can be at once replaced at a nominal cost. The Hames of ordinary Collars are occasionally pulled out cf their places; bub as Hames are not used with the Elastic Steel Collar, that dangerous occurence cannot possibly happen. The Collars are in use by Her Majesty's Government, the Metropolitan Fire Brigade, Tramway, Omnibus, and Railway Companies, Brewers, Maltsters, etc. They are approved by the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, and by eminent Veterinary Surgeons, and in no singlo instance where tbe Collars have been used have they failed to gain approval, and to establish their superiorly over those hitherto in use.



The only favour which the Company ask is a TRIAL ORDER, as they are satisfied that the merits of the Collar, when once knowD, will secure its general and permanen „ adoption, none other being comparable to it for strength, durability, appearance, economy, comfort, and general efficiency.



THE Advantages of the Collar MAY BE SUMMARISED AS BELOW :— No Hames required ; It is easily fitted ; It cannot get out of shape by wear It requires no stuffing ; There is no pinching of the shoulders; The jerk at starting with a heavy load is ! minimised, the collar being in itself a spring. The pull is distributed over a large surface of the shoulder, and does not come wholly on the outer edge, as is often the case with the ordinary Collar. Io never wants drying, and. therefore, ■ second Collar for use during that process is unnecessary. It is cheaper, lighter, and more comfortable, and lasts longer than a Leather Collar and The parts are interchangeable. AGENT FOR ASHBURTON : F. FERRIMAIN. WASTE Paper for sale. Apply Gu-aedian Office. NEW BOOKS.—Annuals for 1897, Young England, Chums, Chatterbox. Bo peep, Sunday, The Prize, Child's Own Magazine, Clegg Kelly, Kings of the Sea, Princess Haran, Fascination of the King, Lilao Sun Bonnet; Nat Gould's, Marie Correlli'a Dv Maurier's ; Sheep Doctor (by Armitage, Prospector's Hand Book (by Anderson), Ready Made Speeches, Mies Bobbie, etc—A, H. N. Anderson's.



j Intending visitors to the Klondyke oldfiuds will do well to wait for the perfection of the THE alleged invention of ENT£UPRIMM Colonel Mulkey. To YANKEE get to Vancouver, or Victoria, or Juneau 5 or any other objective point en route for the Canadian El Dorado is a inalier of little concern, the journey being ac complished hy steamer and rail. But excepting for very few months in the year theie are still formidable obstacles intervening between any of these points and Dawaon City. The rivers are frozen tight and the mountain passes are fuli of snow. In order to negotiate the frozen river Yukon, Colonel Mulkey has invented a gasoline locomotive, which works by four driving wheels, the forward set being 3ift in diameter, and having spurs Or spikes which catch on the ice, thug giving the starting force. The second pair are 7ft Gin in diameter, and on the rims are attached a series of knives like the blade of a skate. These are put in transversely, and are what will Eurnish the high rate of speed—from 90 to 100 miles an hour. The loco motive and cars are all built with boat bottoms and provided with rudders, the driving wheels being so arranged that if immersed in water they will act *a paddle wheels. This provision re moves any danger if the ice should give way while the train is in transit, for the locomotive would at once be turned into a tug boat. The train will consist )f an engine and two cars. The engine will contain quarters for the crew and i kitchen. The cars will be close models of Pullman's, with berths and state rooms. Each car will carry fifty passengers and 7| tons of freight. The br«ii-, when loaded with passengers and freight, will weigh eighty tons, and will jost 50,000d01. The trip between the Yukon mouth and Dawson City can be made in three aud a-ha!f days at an iverage speed of twenty miles an hour, though it is believed that from eighty to one hundred can be attained during more th».n half the route. This Je-cription is from a San Francisco newspaper, bufc it is obviously incom plete. The outtit should include guides to show the enterprising travellers where the gold is. The securing of a fortune could then be obtained at the cost of a mere pleasure trip. The severity of the recent shock of earth quake at Wauganui may be gathered from the following particulars, reported by Captain ("ailisoa, of the schooner Glencairn, (J.pt vii Pallison was residing at St. John's Hill, Wangauui, on tha morning of the shock. On both aides of the Avenee, the principal business street of 'he town, not one window remained unbroken, and the water main was .'.mashed. In the railway yard-, at the whaf, trucks were te!e3coyed, the ground being in p'ac-,8 forced up, and immense fissures, three to four feet in width, were rent in the surface of tha ground. In Foster's and McArthut's hotels, every bottle was thrown to the £hor and smashed, and, throughout the town chimneys were wrecked, great excitement; and alam being occasioned amongst the inhabitants. Hollow ay's Pills.—Teachings of Ex perieuce —The united testimony of thou sands, extending over more than forty years, most strongiy recommends these Pills as the bast purifiers, the mi de^t aperients, and the surest restoratives. They never prove de lusive, or give merely temporary relief, but attack all ailments of the stomach, lungs, heart, head, and bowels in the only safe and legitimate way, by cleansing the blood, and so eradicating those impurities which are the source and constituent of almost every disease. Their medical efficacy is 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 and the energies stimu lated. Mr James Perdue, an old soldier residing at Monroe, Mich., wasseverelyafflicted with rheumatism but received prompt relief from pain by using Chamberlain's Pain Balm. He says : "At times my back would ache bo badly that I could hardly rise up. If I had not gotten relief I would not be here to write these few lines. Chamberlain's Pain Balm has done me a great deal of good and I feel very thankful for it. For sale by Ashburton Drug Compmy.



THE ASHBURTON TAILORING COMPANY haH on hand a very choice selection of the very latest Patterns, by which the public caa secure the most Fashionable iuiit, and cot have any old stock palmed on to them. Our cutter, Mr Pauling, has had a large experience in the best Tailoring Establishments in the colony. Therefore give us a trial, and we will guaran tee you one of the most fashionable Suits procurable. Gents' own material made up, W. PAULING, Manager WAITED Known—That you can get Furniture at A. HAKRISUN'S, East Stroet, next Umbrella Shop, at Christohuroh prices, and rqually good Duchesse Chests at from £3 10i ; five-drawer Cheats at £2 15j ; four drawer Chests at from £1 15j. AH other things at reduced prices. 12 94 FOR SALE—I Galvanised Iron Ship's Water Tank, 400 gallons. Apply Fletcher Bros. MRS ALCORN'S New Toys, Dolls, Balls, etc., for Christmas and New Year ate now opened up and inspection is invited. Mouoc Molhck stamped work, Embroidered Tray Cloths, Pillow Covers, Handkerchiefs, etc., also to hand. All kinds, of Underclothing, Pinafores, and Aprons made to order oa the premises. Millinery and Dressmaking receive strict attention. A good assortment of Costumes, Dress Goods, Prints, Muslins, Embroideries, Laces, Jackets and Capes. 12 91 warrautcd to cure Gravel, Pains in the back and all kindred complaints. Free from Mercury. Established upwards of 30 years. In boxes 4s 6d each, of all Chemists and Patent Medicine Vendors throughout the world. Proprietors, The Lincoln and Mid land Counties Drug Oomp&ny, Lincoln England.