THE ORPEN CASE.

United Press Aoßociation — By Electric J Telegraph j A uckxand, September 13 J Dr Orpen, who was brought back ftomj America on a charge of murder while per forming an illegal operation, was charged before the Supreme Court this morning. The body of the Court was well fiTed during the hearing of the case, while ahout a ecore of women watched the proceedings from the callerv. Dr Orpen wan *h*rged that, on th«» 25th December, 1897, he did murder Susan Harriet Campbell McCallum. Prisoner, ■who looked old and very feeble, pleaded «• Not guilty " The Crown Prosecutor (Mr Tole) appeared fcr the prosecuticn, and Meeira Theo. Cooper and F. E. Baume for the defence Mation Metcalfe, a widow, at whose house the deceased lodged; William Dawson, the cabdrver who conveyed her to a private hoßpital ; and Hizibeth Ogiivie, nurse at the private hospital, gave evidence. The case is proceeding. September 14 In Dr Orpen's Cftße at tho Supreme Court, Bubsf quent to Justice Connolly's decision to reject the dying (statement cf the deceased, Susan McCallum, His Honor, on Mr Tole Bubmitting authority, agreed to reserve the point for the consideration of the Court oi Appeal, ammmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm I

New Zealand Rifle Team For New South Wales.

United Press Association — By Eleotcio Telegraph. Wellington, September 14 Major Sommerville has seleoted the following team to represent New Zealand m the federal rifle matches m New South Wales, and has submitted the names to the Commandant of che Forces for his approval :•— Lieutenant Commander Kirk, Petone Navala. „.  o Color-Sergeanfc Hawthorne, Civil Service Bifles. Bandmaster King, Oamaru Riflea. Sergeant Simpson. Kaiapoi R flea. Sergeant Kruse, Wanganui Rifles. Private A. Ballinger, Wellington Guards. Private Howe, Wellington Ciy Rifles. Private McGregor, Oamaru titles. Private .Richardson, Dunedin City Guards Private Winslade, Wanganui Rifles. Private C Hale, Wellington Guards. Gunner Webster, A. Battery, Auckland. Emergencies— Corporal Lester, E Battery. Christchurch ; Potty Officer Spenley, Pon ■onby Navals. Later. The Commandant has officially approved of the rifle team selected by Major Sommer- : ville, who will leave Wellington for Sydney direct by the Tarawera on October 5 The! meeting will begin on Oc.ober 17. Martini- Henri rifles are to bo u*ed at the meeting. i

THE SOUDAN.

Conflict With France Possible. MarclianiVs Expedition. United Press Association — By Eleotric Telegraph—Copyright Paris, September 13 The Colonial Office disclaims the statement that it has received any news with regard to M. Marchand's expedition to Fashoda. Parisian newspapers are- exultant at the indications of the apparent success of M. Marchand m reaching Fushodi. La Temps says the Fashoda incident will help as a protest against the continued occupation of Egypt by Greab Britain. Strong reinforcements have been sent to Marchand.

THE Snow. — For many years we have been rushed with orders prior to the bhows and holidays, and late customcra have f'cen inevitably disappointed. We therefor respectfully invite all who will nquire re* Buits, &c, for thß Rfproschiag tummer to CALL EARLY. We have ju&t opened cut our new seaFon's goodß, and us we anticipate a further increase ».-f buaiuesa, our stock of new, fashionable, and durable suitings, &c, is probably the largest ever shown m Aahbur ton, comprising a 1 the lates-t novelties, and a special line of Fox's celebrated Chevio: serges, which we are makirg to measure io the newest styles ab th:ee guineas per euir ; also trousers to measure m a big assortment of Scotch, English, and Colonial tweeds and worsteds for 15s 6d per pair (usual priors 22? 6d to 25 ) ; and m saddle tweeds : Suits £3 10s and trousers to measure 17u sd. Fit, style, and workmanship m every garment guaranteed. — Craiqhead and Bebkyman, the Leading Tailors and Outfitters, Ash barton.

THE MURDER OF THE EMPRESS OF AUSTRIA.

« United Press Association— By Electric Telegraph - Copyright. Vienna, September 12 The Emperor and his court meet the body of the Empress when it arrives at the Vienna railway station. Troops, representing all arms, will escort the hearse to the Imperial dispel. The interment will be made on Friday m the Oaputine V^vult, Vienna., September 13 The Empo) or of Germany, the Kings of Saxony, Roumania and Servia will attend the funeral of the Empress of Austria.

THIS TROUBLE IN CRETE.

United Press Association — By Electric Telegraph — Copyright. Athens, September 13 The British troops concentrated m Oaiidia now number 2000. The inter national Equadron m Cretan waters consists of ten warships. 7?here are indications of pending united action by the powers, to secure the withdrawal of the Turkish troops.

WAR NEWS.

United Press Association — By Electric | Telegr aph — Copy r i gh t Madrid, September 11 The Senate has finally adopted a Bill sanctioning the peace protocol. Received Wakapuaka Sept 14, 10 50 p-m, Mail Office 11.35 p.m. Madrid, September 13 The Spanish Chamber baa adopted the peace protocol. Count Altenas, speaking m tjie Senate, declared that Weyler, Blanco, Rivera, and Cervera deserted and should be strangled m their own sashes. The speech created a great tumult. Senor Hagasta said the real cause of the disasters was that the Spaniards had become an anaemic nation.

THE DREYFUS CASE.

l «, | United Press Association— By Electric Telegraph — Copyright Paris, September 13 It is reported that President Faure shares m General Zurlinder's opinion against the retrial of Oaptaia Dreyfus. Much dissension exists m the French Cabinet.

TUE PHILIPPINES.

United Press Association — By Electric Telegraph— Copyright -Washington, September 13 The rebels have conquered theis'und of Luzon with the exception of Manila, and hold 9000 prisoners. America is trying to induce the rebfils to observe (he r-rraistice. r-pinish gunboats at Visiy^s sauk . five rebel ships, and 100 scumen perished.

Holloway's Ointment and Pills— "Tho Boy Stood on the Burning Deck." — Some irreverent person has declared that his reason for so doing was that it was too hot to sit down ; but this is a libel. The reaeou wae that the gallant boy would not deeert his post. With an implicit obedience to his father's commands he stayed upon the burning ship, and went bo a glorious death. But suppose at the last moment young Ca^abianca had been saved, what then,? He would certainly have been very much burned, and the beet thing for him would have been an immediate application of Hulloway's famous Ointment, a certain remedy iv all ctiseß of burns, soalds, ab- FcebEes, rheumatism, lumbago, sciatica, bronchitis, asthma, Bore throat, and tho Hko

THE ASHBUKIUIS GOABkIAN ; THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 1898.

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JOHN MOISON, HAVING considerably added to bia Stock as well as his Shop accemmo- lation, j8 m a position to supply Boois and >boeß at lowest cash values — his own make, vhich is not to be surpassed, and the beet s tho cheapest. Repairs with best sole jiathtr and at once, at J. Moison's, the mly Practical Bootmaker, "The Hall,' Bast Streob, Ashburton. 5 6 ARTIST PHOTOGRAPHER, ARRANGEMENTS are now Deing'made for Photographs of Members of the "Ingleaide" m fancy costumes, by the latest instantaneous process. Appointments are now being made. TANDYKE STTJJOIO, BAUNDERS' BUILDINGS, ASHBURTON Bazaar Livery Stables. T HAVE PLEASURE m notifying tho Public of Ashburton that I have taken over THE BAZAAR STABLEB, Burnett,Btreet, from] Mb S. Trevubza, And trust that I may receive a fair share of patronage of the general public* CABS MEET ALL TRAINS. Saddle [Horses, Traps, and J Buggies on hire at all hours, and at reasonable charges. GOOD STABLING* JAMES McCOEMICK. 1 6 //. A. FLOWER, THE LEADING CONFECTIONER FRUITERER, Etc., HAS Notv REMOVED to the Fine Premises situated next to Drug Co., East Street, where my numerous Customers can obtain my old noted lines of Cough Drops, -Almond and Fruit Toffees, Fruit Candies, Butter Scotch, etc., and Pure Boilod Goods, fresh, daily. Just Arrived — 10 cases English Confec- tionery, including the following lines : — Fry's Celebrated Chocolate Creams, Drops, Sticks, Ginger, Eating Chocolate, etc , Cadbury's lead assorted Chocolates m 30 varieties, Murray's Caramels, Hay Bros' Jubes, No. 1 Extra Strong Mints, Musk, etc. For a good Pork Pie and Cup of Fresh Tea, etc., try my Refreshment Rooms. Pastry and Small Goods made daily. Choice Fresh Fruits always m stock, HRKBEET A. FLOWER MANUFACTURING CONFECTIONER, EAST STREET. G, JESsllTp LADIES' RINOS \ I KEEPER S- And V 4 V KNOT RINOS. I Gold Watches . Silver Watches QOLO /Ud SllVtJ* CHAINS Brooches, &c. ASHBURTON PERMANENTtBUILDING AND INVESTMENT SOCIETY. A DVANOES of £25 and upwards made il on Freehold Properties, repayable by Monthly, Quarterly, or Half Yearly inßtal« mente. Loans are also granted for Fixed Period at lowest current rates. Deposits received at highest current'rates All information on application to EDWARD STEPHENS, Manager WAR. _ WAR. TI/TIL LIONS OF SCALE BLIG*HT DAILY KILLED BY WHEELBAND'S PATENT BLIGHT SPECIFIC. NOW is the Time to use it if you want GOOD CROPS OF CLEAN FRUIT AND HEALTHY TREES. Apply to the Aeents I" JOSEPH SEALY, to me Agents. £ DaVID TH OMAS. or To the OFFICE AND MANUFACTORY— flavelock Streab. 8 132 ■■ ' . — a MOST CCOSOJIIC4I KOZI£ YEA.



WALLPAPERS. WALL PAPERS. Artistic Ceilings, Dadoes, Friezes, New Patterns, New Designs. — — :o: — — WE have just) landed a shipment of the most Artistio Wall Papers ever introduced into this market. Our Clients are asked to make early choice. Fainting and Paperhanging is carried on by us on scientific lines. Nothing but genuine material being used, and FIRST-CLASS WOEKMEN employed. ESTIMATES GIVEN FOR ALL KINDS OF HOUSE DECORATION. PICTURE FJWA.MLI3VG- FOR THE MILLION. 35 NEW DESIGNS JUST OPENED UP. W. H. COLLINS & CO., IRONMONGERS, PAINTERS, COAL & TIMBER MERCHANTS. Agents — Royal Insurance Company Ltd. „ Shag Poinb Coal Company. „ Weetport Coal Company, T. H. UNDJtILL & CO. PJREMIEJR FUENITURE, CABPET & LINOLEUM WAREHOUSE. ESTABLISHED 1883. WE are direot Importers of Carpets, Linoleums, Bedsteads, |(Jhairß,'Picture Mouldings, Crockery, Fancy Goods, etc. WE have just opened up some splendid lines m Brussels and^Kidder Carpets, Hearth Rugs, Mats, Linoleums, Overmantels and Toilet Glasses, Fancy Tables, Whatnots, Bamboo Flower Stands and Cornice Poles, fancy Austrian and other Chairs, Lamps, Fenders, Fire Brasses, etc., Dinner Sets, Tea Sets, W&Bhstandj Sets, Toilet Sets, Candlesticks, glass and China. WE are now about settled m r our New Premisep, which' are'pronounced to be the finest m Ashburton and second to none m Canterbury,] WE have also a large stock of Fancy Pith and Wicker Chairs trom €5s 6cl each. WE cordially invite everybody to call and have "a look ground and inspect our Stock. WE PBESS NO OJSE TO BUT. T. H. UNDBILL & CO. OABINET-MAKERS, UPROLSTERF.R3, UNDERTAKERS, Etc. TANCRKD BTKEkT, Opposite Arcade, and Next Building Society's Office. N.B.— Venetian and other Blinds made to order. Agents for Clegg's Perambulatorß & Go-carts ; also Faulkner's Patent Wire Mattresses and Door Mats. X\J JL « TjTAVING made Satisfactory arrangements with JLL Messrs Kicoll Bros., for lease of premises nPTITTO occupied by ue, we are carrying on business as usual. INTERESTS MoDONALD _^ cMAEMm KJ BOOTS AND SHOES of every description TTATT made to order or repaired at shortest notice. jj THK LARGEST AND BEST ASSORTED STOCK IN THE DISTRICT OF ENGLISH, AMERICAN, CONTiNENTAL,|AND COLONIAL BOOTS. EVENING SHOES, Etc., at prices to suit all classes. JUST ARRIVED— A splendid assortment of Colored Shoes, all shades. McDonald and McDiarmid, BOOT IMPORTERS AND MANUFACTURER?, EAST STRJSET. . 8 258 J. NICHOLAS, Manager. = PURE SEEDS, = T HAVE lately erected, regardless of co3t, the most COMPLETE SEED-CLEANING PLANT south of the Line, and I now ask intelligent Farmers to inspect the same at work. I am now prepared TO CLEAN for Farmer* any description of SEEDS AND GKAIN, and will guarantee to give them satisfaction. I can supply best RYEGRASS, weighing from 261bs to 441bs to the bushel ; and COCKSFOOT, locally grown, 14&lbs to 16£lbs to the bushel also, best CLOVERS, dressed by my own machines, the purity of which must be seen to be appreciated. ALSO— HTZRST AND SONS BEST ENGLISL CLOVERS TORNIPS RAPE, LUCERNE, TRM>Oiu> Etc. WOOL. WOOL. WOOL. T AM now making liberal CASH ADVANCES FREE OF COM. MISSION upon all WOOL placed m my hands for SALE either m Ashburton or elsewhere, CORNSACKS. LARGEST SIZE AND BEST QUALITY 4fl 7jd PER DOZEN.' WOOLPAOKS, TWINE, OIL, AND BRANDING MATERIAL^ ALSO- FENCING WIRE, BARB WIRE, & STAPLES. The best quality on Sale. ' T HAVE the following Cheap Properties for Sale,— 1200 Acres near Chertsey, either larger or smaller acreage can be disposed 800 Acres Seafield, well improved. 1690 Acres Seafield, 400 acres m crop. Thoroughly improved. £500 Acres Weaterfield, six roomed House, Stable, and Woolshed. 500 Acres Hinds. Improved. 270 Acres not far from Tinwald, good land, thoroughly improved* 830 Acres near Shepherds Bush, good land, all m grass. 270 Acres Dromore, half m crop, balance m English grass.; 100 Acres perpetual lease, Ruapuna. For terms and particulars apply DAVID THOMAS, ASHBURTON i



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Stud Notices. NOTICE) IO BREEDERS. TO STAND m Ashburton and Travel the Distriob far the season, the well-known TRUTTING STALLION VIKING. In charge of T. HAROLD. 9 92 O STAND THIS SEASON at Ashburton and Travel the Surrounding district, THE WELL-KNOWN TROTTING STALLION, EXPERIENCE. By General Trao?, dam Fanny. EXPERIENCE is a bright bay horse, standing over sixteen hands high. Winner of first prize as a two-year-old at Ashburton m 1894, also special prize for the best two- year-old on the ground, and first prize, Ash- burton, 1895. His dam, Fanny, is by Tribune, out of that well-known trotting mare Fan, and bred by Mr Cameron, of Springfield. His sire, General Tracy, is full brother to Kentucky, being by Berlin (im- ported), dam Jenny Tracy (imported). Experience made hia first appearance on the track at the Lancaster Park Trotting Club's Spring Meeting of 1897, winning m handsome style the two mile Progressive Handicap m harness, and distancing the field m the splendid time of 5 25, which must be regarded as a first-class performance for a horse making his first appearance on a trotting track. TERMS. — Three Guineas per mare ; Groom- age ss, payable at first service. Mares taken m to graze at Is 6d per week. Every cue taken, bub no responsibility. For further particulars apply to DENIS MoKBNDRY, Lauriston, or R. MCDONNELL, Ashburton. 9 109 ' BLACKWOOD ABDALLAEI WILL STAND THIS SEASON at Owner's Stable, Ashburton. Good paddocks provided. TERNlg— .Season, £2 2s ; Groomage, ss. 31 MAX FRIEDLANHER. TO Stand this season at Ashburton and Travel the Surrounding Districts, THE WELL-KNOWN TROTTING STALLION, Specification, Holder of the 3 and 4 miles record of the Colony SPECIFICATION ia the sire of Plan, winner of the Juvenile Stakes, (beating J M Patch en and others), Lady Spec, winner of the Pony Race, 2 miles, at Canterbury TC's National Meeting, August 10l.h, io 5-45, and on the second day, August 12' h, trotted a mile iv 2-43, being then under 3 years old. Design and Estimate should s:lso prove worthy advertisements for Specification during the ensuing season. Terms — 4 guineas per mare. Payable January 1, 1899 Groomage t>?, piyablo first service Paddocking 2< per wetk. All care taken bat no responsibility For further particular apply to j. McDonnell, 9 42 Ashburton. B"*—— «■■■■■■ ■■■■■■!■■■■■ Mlggggg HENRY STEPHENSON. HENRY STEPHENSON, (successor to Alfred Harrison.) Established 20 years. AUCTIONEER, LAND ESTATE AND COMMISSION AGENT AND VALUER WEEKLY SALES of Live Stock Produce, Furniture, etc., EVERY SATURDAY, at 12 o'clock. Clearing Sales of Stock, Household Furni- ture, etc, as per arrangement, m any part o the county. Advances made on Goods placed m my hands for Sale* FOR SALE — Second-Hand Bicycle nearly new. CHAFF, OATS, WHEAT, FLOUR, SHARPS, BRAN, ONIONS, POTATOES SEEDS, etc., Sold Daily m Large or Small Quantities, . ___ Agent : Norwich Union Fire Insurance Company & Dresden Pianoforte Manufacturing and Agency Company. PIANOS and ORGANS on time pay ments from «Os per month. HENRY STBPHENSON, AUCTIONEER. "The Wgfe T s"we"sfere. vbukormE^ after specialists failed. Address Uamjw S. Uuu, U.r.0., Melbourne. ' BfitiSL- SiU«d>giii n>)OUl rhems- Ivch, jo;> pages. Posted, 0(1., m stamp* (- nveolonv). Vti'-rmnoa Wkbstkr, Specialist, Exhibition-street,' Melbourne. HAWTHOBNDEIT HIGH SCHOOL FOR GIRLS. BOARDERS AND DAY PUPILS Principal ,„ Mrs BAVID MoKEE. HAWTHORNDEN is Healthily Situated m Upper Fendalton, about four miles from Chriatchurch. Pupils have the advant- ago of pure country air. The Grounds are extensive, and contain a Gymnasium and Tennis Lawn; and Riding Lessons can be arranged for under careful supervision. The different subjects are taught by Trained and Certificated Teaohers ; and special classes are held for the Matriculation *nd Junior Scholarship Examinations at the University. Further information as to terms, etc, can be obtained on application to the Principal KOZIJC T'JQ^ is pure



T. Bullock, ' TO LET FOR TWELVE MONTHS, DWELLING of Four Rooms and Scull- ery, also detached Wash-house, well situated m Cameron Street, being only a short distance from the Railway Station. i\uply to T. BULLOCK, Agent. VALUABLE CORNER SECTION, with Stable, etc. (iliA PRICE required for T.S. 3Q -L J-\J 779, containing £-acre, well Bilrated at corner of Peier uud O^sa Streete, with Btable with loft overhead, etc, erected thereon. Good site for a house. For further particulars a«-ply to T. BULLOCK, COTTAGE AND SEC 1 ION, KERMODE STREET. fiiy p? PRICE Required for Town ow I O Section 79, containing i-aore, with cottage thereon, eituated m Kermode Street, the property of Mrs BRANKIN. Exceptionally easy terms of payment can be arranged, viz, small cash deposit, balance by instalments. Apply to T. BULLOCK. I TO LET, AT a low rental, viz 5a 6i per week. Shop and Premises fronting Eaststteet south. Apply to T. BULLOCK. TO LET. /COMFORTABLE Dwelling of six rooms, \J with verandah, wash-house with copper built m, etc., well situated on Beach Road just below Mr A. Roberts' residence. Apply to T. BULLOCK, Agenb TINWALD." for "Tale. SECTIONS 17 and 18, each containing J acre, fronting Main South Road and Railway. The owner having settled m the North Island is desirous of disposing of them at once. Apply T. BULLOCK TO LET. HOUSE of five rooms, centrally situated m Tancred Street. T. BULLOCK. TINWALD. FOR SALE. SECTION No 125. fronting Thomas street, together with four-roomed Cottage thereon. Liberal terms can bo arranged. Apply to , T. BULLOCK. TOWN SECTIONS. I3ERSONS desirous of building are invited 1_ .to inspect the list of Town Sections I have for sale, varying m price from £15 to £48 10j each. T. BULLOCK THEY ARE STILL HAVING GRAND^TIMES Who? What? WHY THE 0 J o c; » & S J3 La \i C 1 €J JX I / T"F You are a Farmer who wishes to be X Happy and nob lose your CROP or TKM PEA book a McOOKMICK BINDER for next Season at once. There is no doubb whatever but that the McOORMiCK Leads the World ia Harvesting Machinery. And the STERLING BICYCLE Leads m the Racing World. In fact Cyclists to erj >y life should ride no other. THE LITTLE WONDER IS STILL SELLING FAST. We still are doina BINDER REPAIRS. Bring m your Machines at once, and save the rush at the last. Morrow^ B asset t & Co, WILLS STREET, ASHBURTON, M. PiIIEST, Manager. T. H. UNDRILL J [IS. UNDRILL.] EVERY REQUISITE ON HAND. T H UNDRILL AND CO., TTt URNISHING UNDERTAKERS. JJ URNISHING UNDERTAKERS. TANCRED STREET, ASHBURTON. Private Address, Peter Street, directly behind Oddfellowa' Hall ; also care of Mr T. Andrews, East Belt. 2 Trust and Agency COMPANY OF AUSTRAL- ASIA, Ltd. Incorporated 1860. AUTHORISED OaPITATi £2,000,000 SUBSCRIBED £1,750,000 RE-ERVE FUNDS (British Console, etc.) £200,000 SOLICITORS AND AGENTS. Messrs Wynn-Williams and Brown, Christcnurch. Messrs Chapman and Tripp, Wellington. Messrs Sainsbury and Logan, Napier. Head Office m New Zealand— 211, HEREFORD STREET, CHRIST- CHURCH. £30,000~~t0 Lend at 5 per cent. ON FREEHOLD FARM LANDS. Advances can be repaid at six months' notice, and even sums up to throe-fiftha of ' amount borrowed can be paid off at any time ■ by giving three months' written notice. JAS. NATHL. HAMKR, Manager und Impeqcui' for New gea.la.nd,-



CHURCH SERVICES. ST. STEPHEN' CHURCH, Ashburton. THURSDAY— Men's Confirmation Class, 7 30 pm FRIDAY— Short Service, 730 pm. Choiv Practice, 8 pm SUNDAY SERVICES. September 18. 11 a.m — Morning Prayer and Holy Com muuion 6.30 p.m— Evening Prayer REV. T. A. HAMILTON. esrrjz. "-"• v-rr-^r-T=^^=s. : „■ — — ; Established 1880. Telephone No 69 BAKER BROS., rpURFTSHING TTNDERTAKBRB, C URNISHING U NDERTAKERS DIRECT Importers of Best and Latest Designs In FUNERAL FURNISHINGS. FUNERAI/S Condnoted with the greatest care and satisfaction, at most: reasonable Charges ; Corner of Wakanui Road and Cass Streets, and Baker and Brown's Coaoh Factory, Great Removal BALE. HRHE PROPRIETORS of the Eclipse Cycle Works Having taken the premises lately occupied by Mr R, Henry, m Toncred Street, are holding a GREAT REMOVAL SALE. Two shipments of First-class Frames and Fittings, ju^t landed ex "lonic" and " M*ori," will be included m the Sale. Oome and see the New Three arm Oranks aud &1J up-to-date Improve- ments, Every line is to be cleared to save trouble of Kemoval, EVERY MACHINES GUARANTEED. ECLIPSE CYCLE WORKS, BARING SQUARE, Asuburton. NOTICE Mrs KNIGHT, SECOND HAND DEALER, WAKANUI ROAD, WISFII-S to think tho public for the liberal patronage received by her m the pist, and she takes this opportunity of infoimiug tho public that she has disposed of her business to Mrs Mary Ank ROBIN- son, for whom she solicits o, continuance of the support accorded to her. M. A. KNIGHT. IN roference to the above I wish to say that my beat endeavors will be used to follow m the steps of my predecessor. MARY ANN ROBINSON. § r~l <T3 13 TS L — & & & . <j <v <v qj CU ft ft 1 tis i i i « O ■ ■ •• s g? N.i 'il Pl| . a 5* e » S a 5e g I g H *fi $ pq SMOKE THE NEW VENUS Dark Aromatic Plxsg Tobacoo. (THE OELfctfRATED & BEST BBAND MAITUFAOTinSBD FBOM OEOICEST VIBGINA LEAF B©m oi All



QMITH MACKWELL thanks the people O of Aahburton aud District for their Lberßl tupport during the past 3 years, and having lotcly Blarted m the Fruii, Business, asks for a, continuance of their patronage. The cheapest Bhop m town for fruit. All pricei- maiked m plain figures. Apples from 3d a pound.- Smith Macjcwbll, Fruiterer & Umbrel'a Maker, Nesb Mr PulofaiDfi's, £apl Ai button, g f>



SA.INI3IQ*-? &c s»r>ns Euca-r lypii jfOxtrnot. i - Under tho distinguished patronage of His < Majesty the King of Italy, as per communica- ) ion 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 irnUutions of Eucalypti Extract the market, products of simple distillation forming crude resinous oils. In order that these crude oils may not be taken, OUR PURE VOLATILE EUCALYPTI EXTRACT, which is recognised by the medical division of the Prussian Government be of perfectly pure origin, a3 per nformation forwarded to ub through the , Consul at Melbourne, March 2, 1878, we tate : — It iB proved by teats by the Medical Clinics of the Universities at Bonn and Greifswald, Prussia, and reported by Dr. Schulz, Professor of Parmacology, at Bon, and Professor Dr. Mossier, Director of the Medical Cliuics at Greifswald, that only products that are saturated with oxygen and freed of resinous and other Bubstanoo3, adherent to primary distillation, will develope the tanative qualities proper to the plant \ll crude oils, or so called Eucalypti Extracts are to be classed according to the named authorities, among the turpentines, which ure abandoned long since as an nternal adicament. These crude oih, or so called Eucalypti Extracts, ace discernible : 1 By their deficiency m pungent odour— which our product, the only genuine Eucalypti Extract develops most freely through its surplus oxygen. By their alcoholic thin and mobile appear- ance being reduced m specific density through the presence of acids. By their taste, the result of the contracting tendency of resinis and tennateß. If these crude oils, aocalled eucalypt extracts, are applied hy mistake m cases of croup, bronchitiß, diphtheria, internal nflamations, dysentery, etc., the con- sequences are most appalling. For safety akeask al ways for SaNDER&SON'S EUCA- LYPTI EXTRACT.— Sandhurst, Victoria, Außtialia. SANDER & SONS.



PHASES OF THE MOON. September D H M Full moon „ ... 1 021 a m Last quarter 8 10 2L a*. New moon .-. .„ 16 11 40 » m Firßt quarter — ._ 23 2 9 p.m ..li/iru l/ililllla.1) i "VT OW APENING IS CaN©.-* OK SPRIN3 ATSD SUMMER GOODS IN TUE MOST FASHIONABLE STYLES. FRAME HATS (New Shades), FASHION SHIRTS, COLLARS (New Shape*.). TIES AND BOWS, 100 Dozen to Cheese From. GOLF CAPS, 50 Dczen, all new shapes ani ehadei. TEN.NIS^BIKTB, 25 Different Kinds. If you wish to wear the latest English, Amtriean and French goods, oome and ■cc our stock. A. G. BARTON, Manager. STEATHMOEE PKIVATE HOSPITAL. EXTENSIVE ADDITIONS JUST COMPLETED UNEQUALLED IN THE COLONIES FO MEDICAL AND SURGICAL OASES. /"IAN Accommodate upwards of FORTY 40) MALE »nd FEMALE PATIENTS TERMS . From 2 Guineas per week] PATIENTS CAN BE ATTENDEE BY ffß^:' . OWN MEDICAL AWTSER Apply to— THE MATRON, STBATHMORIi PIUVATR BoSFITAL, Ferry Ro»d (jnst over East Belt), Chris 135 church. ~ fiwmnt erf refrcrMHg-Mw Fmvt