MAIL NOTICES.

The Letter Box will be cleared for the despatch of correspondence from Ashburton or the undermentioned p'aces as follows :— Corrected to 14 h January, 1898. / Barnhavn and Dunsandel, daily 3 « 15 P m Cherts -idKukaia.daily^^^^ 6 30 pax Dromore. daily ... j .... 630 pm LWchurchandnorth, da.lv goam g and 6 30 pm and. on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays at 10 30 am E : .ffolton, Willowby, daily ... 1030 a m Liemore, Tuesday, Thura day, and Saturday ... 10 30 am Elgin, Wakanui, and River eide, daily ... ••• 630 am Seavicw, Seafield, Kyle, and Newlands, Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday ... 000 am Whcatston*," Watwrtou, Ash ton, Longboach, ana Fiemingtoo, daily ... 3 4K < i^m Lowcliffe, Monday, Wedno-E --day, and Friday.. •• 10 30 am Highbank, Tuesday, Thura^ day 10 30 am Mount Somere, Spriagburn, Stave'cy, Alford Forest, daily ... .* ;-: 4 P m Winohmore, Greenstreet, Ash burton Forks, Tuesday, Thurß day, and Saturday 6.30 a.m. Methven, daily ?iL pm Geraldine, and Orari, daily.. 12 30 pm r>amaru, Dunedin, "Waimate, and south, daily ...12 30 pm Ealing, Rangitata, daily .- 10 30 am Temuka, Timaru, daily, 10 30 am and Tuesday, Thursday, , Rpm and Saturd&y 315 pm Tinwald, Winslow, Hinds, 10 30 am daily ' •• 30 pm And Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday ... e» 315 pm uapuna, Monday and ThUN day - .- •« 4 P m Mayfield, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday ... 4 pm Westerfield, Tuesday, Thura- . day, Saturday 4 pn"- Letters contains anything of value nould be registered. Letters containiog coin or bank notes posted unregistered will be compulsorily registered and oharged double registration fee.

THE ASHBDBION GUABDIAN : FRIDAY, MARCH 25, 1898.

Printed and published by Henby Willis, of Wills Street, Ashburton, for the Proprie tors, at their Printing Office, Burnetl Street, Ashburton. FRIDAY, MARCH 26, 1893



PUBLIC NO'XXGES MRS. C. E. THOMAS * JTAS taken>vec the RESTAURANT TANCRED STREET, lately ocoupied r Mb Hbaley and will anppply MEALS AT ALL HOUBS. MRS THOMAS respectfully aolioita a are of the public patronage. 2 115 LSHBURTON PERMANENT BUILDING AND INVESTMENT. SOCIETY. ON and after Thursday.Jthe 7th day of January, 1897, thia Office will be CLOSED FOR THE WEEKLY HALP-J HOLIDAY, ox THURSDAY Instead of SATURDAY And will be open until 4 p.m, on' Saturday after that date. EDWARD STEPHENS, Manages', PALM AND JOKO TEA. INDIAN AND OEYLON. f\OR 2a 4d INDIAN (Palm Brand) Is \_/ noted for producing 200 large Tea Caps of first-rate Tea to the ponnd. This ia the Tea Mr George Jameson sold so largely. OUR 2a TEAS (Palm and Joko) are equally good value for the money. OUR TEAS are so popular that we frequently hear of Instances of other Teas being packed and sold in our empties. 4 Imitation ia ainoereat flattery/ but the pnblio should see they get the genuine article. Retail rrom all the principal Store* keepers. WHOLESALE FROM JAMESON, ANDERSON & GO-, 155 Colombo Street, Oheistohuboh LOOK CHEAP WINTER FIRING. NEW MOUNT SOMERS COAL. OUTPUT haa Trehled during the Hart twelve months. IT IS USED EVERYWHERE. Thia Coal is the Best and Cheapest) Steam and Household Coal in the market. Used in the Woollen Factory and Canter bury Flour Mills, GIVES SPLENDID RESULTS WRITE FOR PRICES j TO GK T. [PARK, MfO UN!D S|ol\j;Esßß3. SMOKE THE NEW- VENUS Dark Aromatic Plug Tobacco. THE OEL&BRATED & BEST BRAND MANUPA.CTUBBD JROU CHOICEST VIRGfINA LEAF, STRATHMORE PEIVATE HOSPITAL. EXTENSIVE ADDITIONS' f JUST COMPLETED UNEQUALLED INTHE COLONIES FO MEDICAL AND SURGICAL OASES, /^(AN Accommodate upwards of FORTSf 40) MALE *nd FEMALE JPATIENTS TERMS ; From 2 Guineas pet week \ PATIENTS CAN BE ATTENDED BST THffjU OWN MEDICAL ADVISES, Apply to— THE MATRON, Strathmorb Privatb Hospital, Ferry Road; (just over EastJßelt), {Christ 135 church. E. DUCKWORTH & SON- i TTNDERTAKERS, Cabinetmakers, and \J Upholsterers, ' Funerals conducted at the followingpriceß :— Covered Coffins, with hearse and coaoh complete, from £7 10s. , Polished Coffin, silver plated furniture £8. Children from £2 10a BUBNKTT SIBBET, AsHBUBTON? Residence— Opposite Fire Brged Station. 105 THE TRADE SUPPLIED.



Public Notices. \ W. H. SUTHERLAND, )TCGS to inform his customers and the •■» j public that he haa removed from Jr ncrcd Street, to the in ,UB OYSTER AND FRIED FISH SALOON, BURNETT STREET by (Next the Club) SPECIAL ROOM FOR LADIES, here hot dinners or hot suppers can be (got i any time. Fresh Fish and Smoked Fish j Express every night. WANTED, FAT FOWLS AND DUCKS. h , POULTRY ASPECIALTY. 9 THE TEA OF THE AGE a 3AXON TEA. SAXON TEA. ( rRY IT, AND YOU WILL HAVB - ISO OTHER. ■ ■ SAXON TEA. SAXON TEA, Pbi, bssor Bioke'ion reports t\ta SAXON TEAS is absolutely Fare and of good quality HAIR CURLING FLUID. THIS FLUID is a secret recipe, and is ueed by the leading ladies of England and America, and now used in all the first* class Saloons throughout the world. It is delicately perfumed, and can be recom- mended as a first-class Toilet Preparation. DIRECTIONS. Moiaten the . bair with the Fluid, and ' adjust it loosely. As it dries it will show a tendency to curl. Then ran your fingers through it to lighten it up, as you desire. PRICE— 3a PER BOTTLE. PREPARED BY C. G. ELEY, LADIES'* HAIRDRESSER. New York, U.S.A. . J. B. KIRK, Agent. gk 5 M 3 O a ■ s| I w DRINK DELICIOUS^ JB^PH WA ifiwA^V^ PERFECT IN (QUALITY, FLAVOR AND BLEND. Packed in Tins, the delicate Aroma' Absolutely Preserved. OBTAINABLE FROM ALL GROCERS A. WARREN, BASKETMAKBR, ■^■EXT E. W. Hall's, Herbalist, (nearly opposite Arcade), TANCRED STREEi', ASHBURTON. ALL KINDS of WICKERWORK Made to Order and Repaired. 12 2 K. J. HUGHES, FEUITEBEB AND fJONFECTIONEE. TRIANGLE, Ashtmrton. 2 189 Fou Indigestion, the best remedy is un doubtedly Nobton's Camomilb Pills. They can confidently be recommended as being mild in operation and absolutely free from iujurious drugs. Acting at once as a splen- did tonio and a gentle aperient. For nearly 100 years they have proved unequalled for Indigestion, Dyspepsia, sick Headaohe and for Liver and Stomach complaints. Sold in bottles in ljd, 2s 9d, and 11b, by all M«di ,rlB« Ywdow threu|fh»nt) the world, i



Public Notices. * BUSINESS NOTICE.iI ' HAVE THIS DAY disposed of my _ Stationery and Fancy Goods Business i East Street to MR P. SOUNESS, who . itendß carrying on the same in the Bhop Qown as Blue House. ? by In thanking the public or the liberal sup- W ort tendered to me during my two years' evidence in the town, I would kindly aak continuance of the liberal support to my — accesssor Mr Souness, H, N. ANDERSON. [N REFERENCE TO THE ABOVE, and in taking over the very large and (* veil assorted stock of Stationery, Books, k Albums, Bibles, Prayer > Books, Law Stationery, Ledgers, Account Books, School Books, and other requisites, including all ines of Fancy Goods, too numerous to men- tion, I intend to hold a CLEARING SALE FOR ONE MONTH FROM THIS DATE, when every line in the Great Stock will be narked down for disposal. Now, School Committees, Road Boards, Uounty Councils, Merchants, Storekeepers, Hawkers, Business men and all others, I invite you to inspect my Stock, and Bee the great reductions I have made, SALE FOR ONE MONTH ONLY AT BLUE HOUSE, P. SOUNESS. 2 6 , mmmm COOPER'S SHEEP DIP. TO THE BHEEP FARMERS OF TH ASHBURTON DISTRICT. 1898 Arrangemente. MR 0. H~OWDING, Ashburton, Continues as Agent for the SALE of COOPER'S CELEBRATED SHEEP DIPPING POWDER, AND MR R. B. JEFF, TINWALD, Will see that tho same success is ensured in DIPPING SHEEP AT THE TINWALD DIP, Which has given such unanimous satis- faction to its supporters in the past. The best evidence of WHAT DIP JPASTS is the fact thai * MORE SHEEP ARE DIPPED Annually throughout the World with OOOPEIVo SHEEP DIP THAN WITH ALL OTHER DIPS ADDED TOGETHER W. LAKE, AGENT, . 77 Hereford Street, Christchurob. OCTAVIUS DIGBY IS STILL ALIVE, and Selling Best Quality Meat at Christchurch prices, as quoted in the daily Press, viz: — Sirloin Beef, sd ; Ribs of Beef, 4id ; top Fide, 4d ; other Joints from 2d. Pork, sd. Mutton — Forequariers, 2-1 ; hindquarters, 2£d ; legs, 3<i ; sides, 2id. Veal— Fillets. sd ; other Joints from 2£d. Dairy Fed Pork Sausages, 4d. 3 4 GBAHAM & CO's "DATE NT PERMANENT FOOT-ROT CURE, Ia a certain remedy for the disease, and can be applied at a cost of less than ONE HALF-PENNY PER SHEEP. > Read opinions of Government Inspectors of Stock, i Blenheim, Mahlbokough, In re your remedy for Foot-Rot I have no i hesitation in saying it is the most effective have met, and has been used in the distriot i under my charge with the best results. I have recommended end shell continue to recommend it to any owners of sheep affeoted with Foot-Rot, a disease which I regret to say is bo often negleoted until it takes such a Btrong.hold on the flook that it can 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, Inspector or Stook February 28, 1895. Department of Agriculture, Hawera In reply to your request as to my reporting to you my opinion of the result of your dressing sheep at Mr Lysaght's an M* Nicholas' with your Foot-Rot Speoifio, 1 have every oocfidenoe in Baying that the cure was a perfect one, although the weather was very wet and stormy, and the examination wbb only six days after the feet had been dressed. Some of the ehaep were very badly affeoted, nearly the whole of the foot having rotted off I should recommend all sheep owners to use your Speoifio if their sheep are troubled with Foot-rot, bb it is easily put on, and I am sure it will give satisfaction.— l remain, yours truly ALEXANDER MONRO, Inspector ot Stook, Jiue 23, 1895. Genuine only from D. THOMAS, ASHBURTON, Or from the Sole Proprietors, GBAHAM AND CO-, Oarlton Gore Road, Roseneath, WeJHngton. WOOLSTON STEAM WOOL WORKS, OHRISTOHURCH. (Established 1868.) nnHE Undersigned begs to notify that he ia 1 Scouring as heretofore. Squatters' consignments to the Christchurch or Woolaton Station £will receive prompt attention. Quick despatch and Lowest Rates. T. YORK. 10 99 CLARKE'S B 41 PILLS~r<, warranted to cure Gravel, Pains in the back and all kindred complaints. Free from Mercury. Established upwards of 30 years. In boxes 4b 6d each, of all Chemists and Patent Medioine Vendors throughout the world. Proprietors, The Linooln and Mid land Counties Drug Company, Linooln England,



; Wmm%i J B \ \s r kn A VICTIM OF p° a i su Functional Disease. ] A Alovitm NEVER fails any one in | /TLldAUlll such a predicament. To Eufferera from Sick Headache, Dyspepsia, ti Biliousness and Constipation it ia "A friend jf in need and a friend indeed." Assist Nature by Alaxum, and you will avoid a multitude t distressing functional derangements and diseases. Of all known medicines for renew- ing the energy Alaxum is the best* Its secondary effects are marvellous. Many persons afflicted with constipation have testi- fied not only to its immediate relieving properties but to the fact that the cure lasts. No care is required while using it. It does not interfere with the diet, habitß or oocu- pation, and produceß no inconvenience in its action. It is at once a laxative, an appetiser, and a stimulating tonio, prepared scientifically, and endorsed by the PreßS aa the moat valuable medioine that has ever been offered to to the public in a popular form. ALAXUM ourks 1 Biliousness, Bilious Heackche," Dizziness, Coßtiveness, Sour Stomach, Loss of Appetite, Coated Tongue, Indigestion, Dyspepsia, Flatulence, Heartburn, Pains and Distress after Eating, and all functional derangements of the system of nutrition, g JVOTTIiI THIS WEIJLJL.,— The whole system of a human being may be perfectly sound, and yet through derange- ment or weakness tho or; rs of the boay may perform their functions or their work sluggishly, thus giving rise to want of appetite, and a consequent general impover- ishment of the whole being. Such a con- dition causeß thousands of people to fancy that they are consumptive, while they are really only in need of a remedy to eeo the organs of the body working harmoniously. Reason points to two essential qualities in a remedy for this purpose. It must create an appetite for food, and at the aame time assimilate its nutriment. With either of these qualities alone the remedy would be worse than useless, hut with both it becomes a power with incalculable good. Alaxum is the only medicine which combines these two qualities. It is a natural appetiser, and its first action is to create hunger. After the appetite is satisfied it acts directly on the stomach, liver and kidneys, clearing away all effete matter and exciting them to activity. The system then receives nutri- tion and new life from the proper assimila tion of the food ; and where there is no organic disease health must follow. This is common sense and cannot be gamsaid. Accept no substitute that may be recom- mended to be "just as good.'i It may be better — for the dealer — because of its better profit, but in such an instance the deader is not tho one who needs help. FROM ALL CHEMISTS & STORE-. KEEPERS, PRICE 2s 6d THE FIRST SIGN OF A COLD Should remind you that the beat time to commence taking something ia at the begin- ning. It should also remind you that the best remedy to head off a spell of sneezing, coughing and general unpleasantness is Benjamin Guin. MEN START AT MY STATEMENTS ABOUT BENJAMIN GUM! Thousands of bottles have been sold, an universal praise of its curative qualities he result. Note the Name: spencer Vincent's Grrear Benjamin Gum Extract PRICE Is Q f Take no other Remedy, bub insist on having BENJAMIN GUM Don't take "Just as Good." TESTIMONIALS. Woolston, August 10, 1897; To Spencer Vincent, Christchuroh. Dear Sir, — For some time past I have been suffering from a most painful cough. I had quite given up hope of its ever leaving me, at least or the remainder of the winter, and feared that it had beoome chronic, seeing that other remedies failed to give me relief, much less cure. The pain became eo interne that I was afraid of injuring my throat and bead, especially the latter. I procured one bottle of your Benjamin Gum, and I may say that I hadn't an atom of faith in its curative properties, bub felt that I must take something to case the pain. I drank contents of first bottle very freoly, and am thankful to Bay in less than twelve hours I was wholly freo from oough. E. W. Sears. P. S— Nearly three monthi Binge oough «>gao.~Ji!.W.S,



to Zealand Insurance Company. BSTABLISHED* _ «. 1859 CAPITAL^ONE MILLION. AND WEALTHIEST COLONIAL COMPANY, NOTir* POPv PROMPTNESS AND LIBERALITY FIRE AND "MARINE RISKS, ALSO,— MISKS ON GROWING CROPS, THRIfSHfiTG MAOHINB3S, &o. f AOOBPTED AT LOWEST CURRENT RATBS BLANMER.& GRAVES. AGENTS, WHEAT. WHEAT. ITfE ARE PROMPT CASH BUYERS OF PRIME MILLING WHEAT AT HIGHEST MAKKFT BATES, Wq are also prepared to Store GraiD on Ferraere account in onr New Grain Stores Wesb Street, Ashburton, on very favourable terms Fol sited Chrnstoka and Twine Supplied at LOWEST OUBRENT RATES ROLLITT & CO., CANTERBURY FLOUR MILLS. OFFICES AND STOKEb, WEST STREET,



BEVOLUTION IN BUSINESS!!.! BUSINESS UP TO DATE ! ! ! TERMS — FABMEES' CO-OP, PBICES. | DISCOUNT FOR CASH. ALL NEW GOODS, NO OLD BOBBISH. \ | GCERMS OF'CREDIT CAN BE^ARRANGBD. 0 W; H. COLLIER, ! " THE COBNEB." ASHBURTON.



IMPORTANT PUBLIC NOTICE I McDonald J'lvlcDiarmid'S QRE AT ANNUAL CLEAKING SALE COMMENCES ON Thursday, February 10, 1898, AND WILL CONTINUE FOR ON"ID MONTH ONLYI TILL We inaugurated the Annual Reductions, for which we have gained Bucb a name in the Ashburton County, nothing like the GENUINE BARGAINS in first- class BOOTS AND SHOES had ever been known. This 1898 ECLIPSE SALE will surpass all our previous efforts. It is highly Improbable that equal value can be got elsewhere, and it is certainly impossible for those who are not' manafaoturing as we do to sell at such prices. «^° REMEMBER This is our ANNUAL CLEARING SALE. Come Early and Secure the Bargains, as they are sure to go rapidly. For Prices see circulars. : McDonald ~&~ 3 McDiarmid, ; BOOT MANUFACTURERS & IMPORTERS, East Street. • J. NICHOLAS, MANAGER, ASHBURTON N.B.— All Orders and Repairß during Sale at Reduced Rates. 2



1 PKOGKaMME. Approved by the Committees of the C.J.C., and Trotting Association. Horso Baoes. I— Maiden Saddle or Harness Tro», of 5 sovs ; second horse, 10s from stakes. One mile. Minimum weight for ridden horses in this and other trots list. 2— Chertsey Cup, Handicap, of 6 sovs ; second horee, 1 sov. from stakes. ALoittwo miles. 3— Saddlb Tkot, Handicap, of 5 bovs ; second horse, 1 aov. from stakes. Two miles. 4— Farmer's Plate, Handicap, of 5 sovs ; Becond horse, 1 sov. from stakes. One mile. s— Saddle or Harness Trot, Handicap, of 5 aovs ; Becond horso, 1 sov. from stakes. Twoand a half miles. 6 — Hurry Scukrt, a sweepstake of 103 each horee. Catch weights. Post entry. About one mile, RULES. 1. All horses must bo the dona fide pro- perty of a resident in the district, and regularly used as a hack in the district for three (3) months previous to the race. 2. No horse allowed to compete which has won in one stake more than Ten Pounds (£10) of public money. 3. No second prize will be given where ees than three (3) compete. . 4. All proteßts must be lodged with the Secretary in writing within a quarter of an hour after the race, with the sum of One Pound (£1), whioh shall be forfeited ahould the Committee consider the protest fri- volous. 5. Jn any hor3e even*-, where any fraud is suspected, tho Commit tae reserve to themselves the right to impound the prizs money, and to cash upon the owner the onus of proving the reverse. 6. All events to bo confined to the district bounded by the Rikaia River and the Sea on tho N.B. and S.E. ; aline ten miles from »nd parallel to main railway line on the N.W. ; and r line from Lauriston through Dromore to the Sea on S.W. 7. Written Nominations, with fees, pedi- gree, and peiformancfis, addressod Secretary Snorts Committee, Chertsey, to bo lodged wrh t.h<» Secretary not later than 9 p.m. on rRIDAY, March 25, 1898. Nominations, 53 ; Bcoeptance 2a 6d. Acceptances to bo in j by Saturday, April 2nd. 8. Th« decision of the Committee in all muters to be final. No entries received except on this condition. Athletic Events- -I —School Boys' Race, 220 yards, under 15 years of age ; first 10-i, second ss, third 2s 6(1. Entrance 61. 2— Grand Handicap, of three events ; firet prize £2, tecond £1, third 10s ; in addition winner of each event, £1. Points to count, first three, second two, third one First event 1 00 yards. 3— Single Women's Race, 50 yards ; firßt 10?, second sa. Entrance free. 4 — Grand Handicap, second event, 22Q. yards. s— Settlers' Race, 120 yds; firet !•&.; second 103, third ss. 6— Grand Handicap, third eventv 4<?o yardß. 7—Halk Mile Race; first 30a, seeond 10s. B— Old A? en's Race, 100 yards, for men above 50; fir3t £1, second 10s. 9— Mile Race ; first 25", second 10*. RULES OF ATHLETICS. (1) All races to he handicap. (2) Evonts Nos. 1, 3, 5 and 8 to be confined to same district as horse events. All other events open. (3) Rules 3 and 8 of horsa events apply to ath'etics. (4) Competitors must enter in wti**, n « and give colours and four last parf»>' " „ (5) Entries for all events ex<£-  man , Ce % and 8, for which post • . P* No ? 1 \ 3 V 5 1 accepted, must reach ♦' entries will be Committee, Chert*- -•'« Becvet V2&J& t £}? BAY, March *' b y 9 P- m - onWEDNES- (6) Er> ' oOth, 1898. Eve»»' ,iies for Grand Handicap, ss; ° ..a No3. 5 and 8. la each ; Nos, 7 and 9, «<« eoch ; others free. _ (7) Competitors breaking away after a fair warning, will, at the discretion of the Starter, lose a yard for every such attempt. (8) All protests mmt be lodged- with the Secret ry, in writing, within a quarter of an hour after tho race, with the sum of five shillings (sb), which shall be forfeited, ahould the Committee consider the protest frivolous. (9 ) In any dispute tho Committee reserve to themselvea the right to impound the priz-3 money pending inquiries. The Committee, in carrying out the pro- gramme, do not bind themselves to any specified times, or order of everts. All Handicaps will be published in Ash* burton Gcabdian of Tuesday, March 29, and Friday, April 1. The Burnham Band will play selections during the day. The Express will stop to letdown (12.30) and pick up (7.30) excursionists. A BALL will be he'd in the Schoolroom in the eveninc, to commence at 8 o'clock. Admission — Double tickets 2a 6d, Bi'ngle 2s, D. THOS. TODD, 3 11 Skcretawt HOZJ.E2 TEA



Sports CHEIiTSEY AKKUAL SPORTS AND RACES, To bo held iu the OHERT3EY DOMAIN, ON EASTEft. MONDAY, APRir. 11, 1898. Patrons— Sir John Hal!, K.C.M.G ; Hon VV J Steward, M.H.R ; J C Wason, M.H.8.; E G Wright, M.H.R. President — D Thomas, Eeq. Vice-Presidents— James Copland, Esq ; T E Upton, Esq ; C A C Hardy, Ecq; R Mulligan EEq; W Wilkinson, Esq ; L While, Esq ; J Lambie, Eiq ; J W Rogers, Esq. J. Stringfellow, Esq. Committee— Messrs J Stringfellow, J Shan- non, Todd, W Hood, A Ironside, W Stringfellow, B Stewart, W Lewis, 6 Scarlett, J Doig, Adair, Firman, Moody, T. 3. Smith, and R. Cain. Moody. Judge of Horse Races— C A C Hardy. Starter of Horse Races — T E Upton. Judge of Athletics — Robert Mulligan, J, Stringfellow, and J. Copland. Handicapper for Horse Events — E Osborn?. Starter of Athletics.— H 3 Harrif on. Handicapper for Athletics — A. Ironside* 7. Muller, 4 Todd, Clerk of the Course — W Hood Clerk of the Scales— l Moody Protest Committee — The Stewards. Timekeepar— J Muller. Post Entries— A C Maxwell Treasurer— A Ironside \



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CHAsIHKRLAIN'S COUGH REMEDY This remedy i3 intended especially for a u^h3, cold*, croup, whooping cough and i fl-r; /.i. It has become famous for its cures of these diseases, over a large part of t!ie c vilizpd wor.ld. Ihe most flattering tesiimoiiialtj have been received, giving ac- cou its of its good works ; of the aggravating and persistent coughs it has cured ; of severe c-ilrla that have yielded promptly to its soothing effocfci, aod of the dangerous attack- of croup it has cured, often saving the life of the child. The extensive use of it for whooping cough has shown that it robs that disease of all dangerous consequences, gold tbo Aehbmton Drug Qoropiwy,



Q AINDESK. «5© tsons Enca- ks lyp<iExtract. Under the distinguished patronage of His Majesty tho King of Italy, as per conimunica- ioa made by the Minister for Foreign Affairs through the Consul-General for Italy, at Melbourne, March 14, 1878. Awarded diploma at the Amsterdam Exhibition, 1883. Acknowledged by Medical Clinics and Universities all over tho Globe. There are imitations of Eucalypti Extract in the market, products of simple distillation forming crude resiaous oils. In order that these crude oils may not be taken, OUR PURK VOLATILE EUCALYPTI EXTRACT, which is recognised by the medical division of the Prussian Government bo of perfectly pure origin, aa per information forwarded to us through the Consul at Melbourne, March 2 1878, we tato : — It is proved by tests by the Modical Clinics of the Universities at Bonn and Greifswald, Prussia, and reported by Dr. Professor of Parmacology, at Bon, and Professor Dr. Mossier, Director of the Medical Clinics at Greifswald, that only products that are saturated with oxygen and freed of da resinous and other aubstancos, adherent to primary distillation, will develope the t&nativo qualities proper to the plaut \ll crude nils, or eo called Kucalypti Extract* are to be classed according to the named authorities, among the turpentines, which Are abandoned long siooe as an nternal adicamenn Theso orude oiU, or eo called Kucalypti Extracts, are discernible : 1 By their deficiency in pungent odour — which oar producr, the oniy genuine Kuoalyp' i Extract develops mobt freely through its surplus oxygen. By their alcoholic thin an i mobile appear- ance being reduced in specific density through the presence of acids. By theirtaste, the result of the contracting tendency of resine and tennates. If these crude oil.*, bo called euc^lypt extracts, are applied l>y mistake in oases of croup, bronchitis, diphtheria, internal nflunations, dysentery, etc., the con- seauences are most ftppillmg. For safety akeask aIwaysforSANDER&SON'S EUCA- LYPTI EXTRACT.— Sandhurst, Victoria, Australia. SANDER & SONS.



XN GOOD DEMAND The Ashburton Publishing Company's book almanac for 1898 has been in such demand that some of the local booksellers have been twice sold out, and have had to obtain a fresh Bupply. Persons requiring this excellent and useful BOOK OF REFERENCE & GENERAL INFORMATION uhould secure one immediately. Price — Six- f>et ce.