A SCAR EFFACED.

Gtago Daily Times. Those who are familial— as wh.it colonis' is not?— w'th Marcus C'arke a novel "Uor the Term of His Natural Life ' will b« interested to learn tint ou New \ ..ar s Day last the peuitentiftry, hospital, and polici office at Port Arthur, m Tasmania, were destroyed by fire. Thus was almost com pletely obliterated the last trace of the convict system, whose horrors— only half revealed— have left an indelible stigma on the Statute Book of England. Fifty-two years before last New Seats Day the "new" penitentiary was first used, it atood m the village now called Carnarvon, and was »n immense struct .vie of lour storeys, m appearance not uulike a mill ; m point of fact, it did contain a flour null as well as a treadmill. The first portion of it was probably built m 1836, for that is the date upon the entrance of the accent tower or magazine. The building was con- Btructed entirely of brick and stone, but t c roof was of shingles, and the passing sparks of an extensive bash fiie reached these, with the result that only the naked walls xemain to mark the site where within half a century sufferings innumerable, and m many cases unutterable, have been endured. Ihe ••system" ignored alike human life and human feeling. The innocent boy, banished for stealing a turnip wherewith to allay hu hunger, was herded with the vilest criminals, and when he tardily emerged from prison was initiated into all their vices. 1 rauspor tation to Tasmania was officially abolished m 1853—45 years ago,— but the oonviot ■ystem had attained its highest pitch of infamy prior to that date. At Port Arthur m the height of the system, fcaugs of oon viots have been known to cast lots who should die and who should be the victim c murderer, m order that the others might enjoy the change involved by a visit to Hobart to give evidenoe at the trial for the murder. We must not, of course, judge the administrators of the Bystem by modern ■tandarda. Altruistic theories had then made but little progress. The officials were few m number, and had to deal with desperate wretches who valued their own life at no higher purchase than a momentary relaxation. A former Government o erk who waa engaged at Fort Arthur Bays thab m 1844 there were 1500 convicts m the plaae. At variouß times iomo few esoaped, and taking their lives m their bands took to the bush and became bushrangers. The system made , wild beaats of the convicts, and they had to be guarded and treated as such. The voyage from home m a convict ship waa m itself sufficient to forbid all hope of a convict's reformation. The only reforming influence was the cat, and the only cure for insub ordination the dark cell and bread aud water. Therefore those who gazed on the ruins of the penitentiary at Port Arthur might be pardoned if they did so without a pang. There is still floating m some part of the world an ex-piison hulk called the , Success. The sightseer may yet see the chains, the bolts and the bars, the punish ment cells that were formerly üßed m con vict discipline. Such sights are not edify ing ; they are gruesomely interesting only iv the way thab the chains and relica of murderers shown m waxworks are inter esting. Such is the interest attached to Pore Arthur. And yet, without doubt, great historical value must be attached to the convict system. It certainly hastened the settlement of Australia. New South Wales was originally a penal settlement, and Tasmania and Weab Australia were branch penal settlements from it. Free settlement went on from the first, and thus diluted the black stream of convictism which ceased to flow to New South Wales m 1840. Bat the" taint remained longer m Tasmania, though deprived m its later years of half its horrors. Those who are superstitious may be pardoned if they see the hand of Heaven m the fire at Carnarvon on New Year's Day. The forest fire enveloped the village, and yet the flames went through it m a straight track and destroyed only the buildings associated with human crime and suffering. Besides the penitentiary there were des troyed the old police office and the hospital, each datißg from a period slightly anterior to the building of the penitentiary itself. OL'heir ruins are sufficient memorials of a period that it is hardly possible to recall without shame.

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Public [V'.uots^. REMOVAL NOTICE. H. No ■ Anderson, - STATIONER, TJA S REMOVED to thoie centra i premises known as - THE BLUE HOUSE, NEXT JOHN ORR & CO. The Stock is now replete m all lines suitable for the Christmas Trade. Just Landed, four cases of SCHOOL PRIZE BOOKS. These books have beeu specially selected, and School Committees would do well to inspect the stock and com- pare the prices before buyiog from cata- ' ogues. CHRISTMAS HARDS m great variaty. A look at the windows speaks for itself. CHRISTMAS PRESENTS m great variety. Inspection invited. No one pressed to buy. NOTE THE NEW ADDRESS, NEXT JOHN ORR AND 00 Late Blue Home. H. N, ANDERSON, STATIONER. i DRINK DELICIOUS PERFECT IN [QUALITY, FLAVOR AND BLEND. Paoked m Tinß, the delicate Aroma Absolutely Preserved. OBTAINABLE FROM ALL GROCERS "TTIVERYONE aooußtomed to using the XL* A.O. Ointment Will find equal satisfaction m using ths Bee Ointment, For which everyone is kindly requested to ask instead of the AC OINTMENT. Carefully note that a diagram of a Bee 1b m the centre, and Edward Gallichan'a Factory, Ashurst, New Zealand, on the end of every pot. Bee Ointment is every mother's true friend ; on the weakest baby, oi the strongest man's flesh it is always successful. Price, Is 6d. Bee Ointment is especially manufactured as a horse and cattle dressing Price — 2s 6d AC Corn Cure, for hard or sofb corns wartß, and bunions — Price 1b AC Vegetable Pills, for male and emale use, 30 pills m every box, and quite equa to anything imported — price Is 6d EDWIN GALLIGHAN, PROPRIETOR AND MANUFACTURE* ' Ashurst, N.Z. Canterbury Representative, MR G. P. HOATTEN, Ashburtbn, The following testimonies to the value of I the Ointment are good enough for any- | hing :— Dear Sirs, — We have great pleasure m recommending your Bee Ointments. We have given them a thorough trial, both on man and beast, and they have proved to be quite as good as you represent. In future we intend to keep a stock always on hand — We remain, yours faithfully, Shjlrplin & Co. Medical Dispensary, New Plymouth, October 19, 1896 Dear Sir, — I have sold your Bee Ointment and AC Corn Cure and Pills for the past three years, and I have never known of one purchaser to express a regret for pro- curing your lines. They have m every case which has come under my notice, given every satisfaction Your Bee Ointment hat proved itself one of the best healing oint- ments procurable. Kindly forward me one großß of Bee Ointment, small size, at your earliest convenience. Yours truy, A. E. Sykes Chemist. Hundreds of other testimonials too numerous to publish. SEEDS. SESDS. T?OR PRESENT SOWING. If\ TONS RED CLOVER. I f\ TONS COW GRASS.!! fc TONS WHITE CLOVER. X TONS ALSYKE CLOVER. £f TONS GIANT RAPE.; X TONS TURNIPB, (all varieties.) Carters choice English and Colonial grown AT REDUCED PRICES. Sendjfor Samples. 30,000 CABBAGE PLANTS J. SEALY & CO. 9 LAZARUS'S SIGHT TESTING AND I. SPEOIAUTE SPECTACLES. Sole agent for Ashbnrton District, S« S A L E *• , JEWELLER, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. IF AZARUS Patented System ensure KJ comfort and correob sight. Dont I spoil your eyes by using badly fitting I Stockades. s



THOS. E. KIL WORTH & SON I ENGINEERS, BRIDGE WOKK6, ABHBUBTON, J rjNDERTAKE all k*nds of" Engine Work, all kinds of Millwrighb's Work, I General Engineerings Woodworking 1 , & Blacksmithing. KIL WORTH & SOJS, ASHBURTON. HOUSE PAINTING &> PAPEKHANGING. [HAVE just to hand a shipment of GENUINE WHITE LEAD & PURE LINSEED OIL for the present season's Painting and Decorating. Persons desirous of having their homes well painted with GENUINE] MATERIALS k GOOD TRADESMEN are requested to call upon us. OIL CLOTH FOR DADO S IN STOCK. • TO ARTISTS. HAVE a Splendid lot of.Opal Glass m stock, specially prepared for Arfcista'juie, which oan be cut to any size required at a moderate charge. J. WILSON, CORNER OF ARCADE & BURNETT SOIREE T. Telephone P.O. Box 16 GREAT CLEARING SALE OJP Summer Drapery & Clothing, FOR ONE MONTH, COMMENCING FRIDAY, January 14. — (x) — Wonderful Reductions. Great Bargain*. Genuine Clearing Sale OF Surplus Stock. A. P. WILLIAMSON, CASH DRAPER & CLOTHIER, TANCRED STREET. ' "=15,000 := "ORION" COOKING RANGES IN USE IN THIS COLONY "* T >TJ^. j THEY BURN LIGNITE, TRUE GOAL OR WOOD UP TO 24in no setting Required. With Stove Vive can be worked oat m the open. SPLENDID BREAD BAKERS. With Oast Iron or Copper Boilers. The Copper Boilers are large and Tinned iniide. REPAIRS ARE A MINIMUM. Made m all sizes, single or double ovens. High or low pressure boilers: Sold by all Ironmongers, from whom Catalogues can be obtained, or from the maker, H. E. SHACKLOCK, ISOUTHEND FOUNDRY, DUNEDIN. 6 31 WHEAT. WHEAT. rTTE ARE PROMPT CASH BUYERS OF PRIME MILLING WHEAT AT HIGHEST MARKFOJ RATES, We are also prepared to Store Grain on Farmers account m our New Grain Stores West Street, Ashbnrton, on very favourable terms Ful sized Oornsaoks and Twine Supplied at LOWEST CUBRENT RATES ROLLITT & CO., CANTERBURY FLOUR MILLS. OFFICES AND STORED WES37 STREET.



PUBLIC NOTICES, *■~ ' ' 1 G. K. ASKIN, TANCRED STEEET, Tl/TACHINIST & CYCLE MECHANIC CYCLES CAREFULLY BEPAIRftD. ALL WORK GUARANTEED. 10 190 loz Prevention IS WORTH POUND/3 OF CURE Why ruin your Reapers and Mewe* by using inferior Lubrloating Oils, whio^ tire your horses and clog the Machines, when yon oan obtain a true lubricant ike TAIiVOLIIIi whioh has been thoroughly tested all ove he world and pronounced Unequalled, Obtainable from all Storekeepers ct the Agents BDWABT* REECE & SON OHKtSTOHUROH IVOTBCJE. mHE ASHBURTON TAILOEING JL COMPANY h»B on hand a very choice selection of the very latest Patterns, by which the publio caa secure the most Fashionable Suit, and not hare any old stock palmed on to them. Our cutter, Mr Pauling, has had a large experience m the best Tailoring Establishments m the colony. Therefore give us a trial, and we will guaran- tee you one of the most fashionable Suits proourable. Gents' own material made up. W. PAULING, Manager J ~ SI'BATHMOKE PRIVATE HOSPITAL. EXTENSIVE ADDITIONS JUST COMPLETED. UNEQUALLED IN THE COLONIES FO j MEDICAL AND SURGICAL OASES. /"IAN Accommodate upwards of FORTY 49) MALEj;and FEMALE PATIENTS TERMS : From 2 Guineas pet week} PATIENTS CAN BE ATTENDEE BY Tffgfc., OWN MEDICAL ADVISER. Apply to — THE MATRON, Strathmoeb Private Hospital, Ferry Road (just over Easb Belt), Christ- -6 135 church. LOOK CHEAP WINTER FIRING. NEW MOUNT SOMERS COAL. OUTPUT has Trebled during the last twelve months. IT IS USED EVERYWHERE. This Coal is the Best und Cheapest Steam and Household Coal m the market. Used m the Woollen Factory and Canter bury Flour Mills. GIVES SPLENDID RESULTS WRITE FOR PRICES TO O. T. PARK, MOUNT SOM EjRjS. NEW SADDLEKY. , BUSINESS. TANORED STREET, Next to J. Tasker, Butcher A. HENRY WISHES to inform the farming com- munity and general public, of having commenced business m the above premises, and hopes by strict attention to business, combined with the best of work ■ manship and moderate charges, to merit a fair share of public patronage. All harness manufactured on the premises of the best material and guaranteed; hand sewn. Experienced workmen sent to any part o the district at the shortest notice. HORSE HAIR AMD BEESWAX bought m any quantity. B. J. HENRY, 10 35 Manager. WOOLSTON STEAM WOOL WORKS, CHRISTCHURCH. (Established 1868.) rriHE Undersigned begs to notify that he ia _L Scouring as heretofore. Squatters' consignments to the Christchurch or Woolston Station wiJl receive prompt attention. Quiok despatch and Lowest Rates. T. YORK. 10 99 A. WARREN, B ASKETM AKBR, "VTEXT E. W. Hall's, Herbalist, (nearly opposite Arcade), TANCRED STREET, ASHBURTON. ALL KINDS of WICKER WORK Made to Order and Repaired. 12 8



Hanmer and Graves. WANTED TO PURCHASE i~l OOD OATBN-SHEAF OHAFF HANMER & GRAVES. WE have received ms t motions from Hugh Mtjibhead, Esq., to offer for Sale by private treaty, HIS SMUG LITTLE HOMESTEAD of 44 acreß, 0 roods, 7 perches, divided into four paddocks. The buildings consist of a first-class bix- roomed House and Outhouse, Stable and Wool Shed. Good garden, etc., Also — His Farm of 129 acres at Gough'a Crossing. This farm is divided into four paddocks, with water m each paddock, and is one of the best farms m the district. Easy terms. 600 ACRES AT RUAIILNA. WE are instructed by the owner to offer for private Sale 500 acres situated at Ruapuna. This property is subdivided into convenient sized paddocks, with water m each paddock. The buildings consist of an eight- roomed House, Large Stable and Wool Shed. Terms— Small cash deposit, balance at a low rate o interest. HANMER AND GRAVES. PLOUGH {SHARES. "DEGULAR Supplies imported, by us JiX direct from the Makers ; both Ransome's and Hornsby's — standard sizes. Prices — Lowest ourrent. TT7"E HAVE ALWAYS IN STOCK— Long and Short Feed Oats, Priaie Oaten Sheaf Chaff, Royal Oil (150deg. Fire Test), Crushed Barley and Wheat for Pig feed, Whole & Broken Chick Wheat, Agricultural Salt, Farm & Station Requisites of all kinds, including Tea (specially packed for us and imported direct by ourselves from Ceylon), Sugar, Soap, Candles, Oatmeal, Flour, Bran, Sharps, Salt (best table), Rock Salt, Fencing Wire (plain and barbed), Staples, Galvanized Sheep Netting (most suitable for fencing ofl turnips), Clover and Turnip Seed, all varie- ties ; Ryegrass and Cocksfoot f machine dressed), Oils — Castor, Machinery, Boiled, Tattoo Oil (for branding sheep) &c, &c. ~ BUTTON'S SEEDS. XVTE HAVE JUST RECEIVED our Rape and Turnip SEEDS from the above well-known giowws, all of whioh have arrived m tip-top condition. We keep m stock the following varieties ;— BUTTON'S Crimson King Swede do Champion Swede Early Six Weeks Turnip do Favorite Turnip do All the Year Hound Turnip do Red Paragon Turnip do Perfection Turnip do Yellow Tankard Turnip do Foßterton Green Top Turnip do Green Top Yellow Aberdeen do]> do Purple Top Yellow Aberdeen do Purple Top Mammoth Turnip do Devonshire Greystone Turnip do Imperial Green Globe Turnip do Broad-leaved Essex Rape do Early Sheep-fold Cabbage do Early Drumhead Cabbage^ do Giant Drumhead Cabbage do Long Red Altringham Carrot do Gianfc White Belgian Carrob do Intermediate Carrot do Sheep's Parsley Messrs Sutton and Sons have senb out with the above a Collection of Garden Vegetable and Flower Seeds of all their best varieties, and Packets can be had of any of the sorts at 6(1 PER PACKET Farmers and others are invited to inspecb. HANMER & GRAVES. Unparalleled Opportunity. HAVING just landed large shipments of Cycle Goods, we are holding a at the following quotations FOR CASH: — " ECLIPSE - HUMBER," ] Roadsters and Road Racers, f /^QA Perry's components throughout i ofc/v \J 18 months guarantee. ) "ECLTPSR - HUMBER,"] _£Q1 Ladies' Machines. ) ot/^X 1 GREYnOUND,"~Gent' 8 "\ Roadsters. First class machines/ fil £? Ball Head Locks, and all latest] sb -L O improvements. 12 month's >- guarantee. J '• GREYHOUND,"— Ladies' ) Machine. Loop Frame. Ball £ Head Locks and all the latest 3 ft ~t rV improvements. 12 months) otX # Guarantee. 3 Standard Cyclometers, usual price .... 10s, Sale Prioe 7s 6d Nickel Plated Trouser Clips, usually Is per pair. — To clear at 6d per pair. Ordinary Trouser Clips, ÜBually, 6d per pair, to clear at 4 pairs for Is. •' Search Light" Lamps, spring bracket, usual price ... ... ... 30a Sale Price ._ 20s " Silver Pet " Lamps, only 10s 6d aaoh. "My Own " Lamps, only 6s 6d each. 11 My Friend " Lamps, only 7s 6d each. Tool bags from Is 6d each. "Pushing Baby " Bells, 2s 6d each. Spanners, from 2a each, etc., etc. AL^O,— A large quantity of Saddles, Saddle Pads, Chains, Chain Wheels, Handle Bars, Grips, Toe Clips, Quadrants, Spokes and Nipples, Hubs and Pedals, Inner Tubes, and Outer Covers, Helmet Lubricators, luflators and Valves, and every requirement of the repair shop. Those who have proved Wood Rims to be defective can have Westwood, etc. WESTWOOD HOLLOW STEEL RIMS fitted to any Bicycle at a small charge. Goods value £51 and upwards oarriage free to any address. Eclipse Cycle Works, BARING SQUARE. ASHBURTON,



A VICT IM OF Functional JDisease. Alavnm NK^ER fails any one m x"xl<oJyUlll such a predicament. To sufferers from Sick Headache, Dyspepsia, Biliousness and Constipation it is " A friend m need and a friend indeed." Assist Nature by Alaxpm, and you will avoid a multitude of distressing functional derangements and diseases. Of all known medicines for renew- ing the energy Alaxum is the best. Its secondary effects are marvellous. Many persona afflicted with constipation have testi- fied nob only to its immediate relieving properties but to the fact that the cure lasts. No care is required while uaing it. It does not interfere with the diet, habits or occu- pation, and produces no inoonvenienoe m itß action. It is at once a laxative, an appetiser, and a stimulating tonic, prepared scientifically, and endorsed by the Press as the most valuable medicine that has ever been offered to to the publio m a popular form. ALAXUM CDMSS Biliousness, Bilious Headache, Dizziness, : Costiveness, Sour Stomach, Loss of Appetite, Coated Tongue, Indigestion, Dyspepsia, Flatulence, Heartburn, Pains and Distress after Eating, and all functional derangements of the of nutrition. s NOTE XHLIS WJELJLi The whole system of a human being may be perfectly sound, and yet through derange- ment or weakness the organs 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 caußeß thousands of people to fancy that they are consumptive, while they are really only m need of a remedy to set the organs of the body working harmoniously. Reason points to two essential qualities m a remedy for thie purpose. It must create an appetite for food, and at the same time assimilate its nutriment. With either of these qualities alone the remedy would be worse than useless, but 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 ihe 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 aesimila tion of the food ; and where there is no organic disease health must follow* This is common sense and cannot be gainsaid. Accept no substitute that may be recom- mended to be "just as good.' It may bo better — for thg dealer — because of its better profit, but m such an instance the^de&ler .is not the one°who needs help. FROM ALL CHEMISTS & STORE- KEEPERS, peio,; 2s 6r> THE FIRST SIGN OF A COLD Should remind you that the best time to commence taking something is at the begin- ning. It should also remind you that the hest remedy to head off a spell of sneezing, coughing and general unpleasantness is Benjamin Gum, h < j: x * MEN START AT MY STATEMENTS ABOUT BENJAMIN GUM! Thousands of bottles have been sold, and universal praise of its curative qualities is the result. Note the Name : Spencer Vincent's Ore at Benjamin Griim. Extract PRICE Kg Q Take no other Remedy, bub iasisb on having BENJAMIN GU M Don't take "Just as Good." TESTIMONIALS. Woolston, August 10, 1897. To Spencer Vincent, Christchurch, Dear Sir, — For some time past I have been suffering from a moat painful cough. I had quite given up hope of its ever leaving me, at leaab or the remainder of the winter, and feared that it had become chronic, seeing that other remedies failed to give me relief, much less cure. The pain became so intense that I was afraid of injuring my throat and head, especially the latter. 1 procured one bottle of your Benjamin Gum, and I may say that I hadn't an atom of faith m its curative properties, bub felt that I must take something to ease the pain. I drank contents of first bottle very freely, and am thankful to say m leas than twelve hours I was wholly free from cough. E. w. Sears. P.S.fwNearly three months, singe flpuab.



COMMERCIAL CHRISICHURCH GRAIN AND PRO- DUCE MARKET. Ircss. The following are current prices paid to farmers, f.0.b., LytteHon, for direct ship- ment from country stations and free of commission, except where otherwise speci- fied :— Wheat — Good to prime quality pearl 4 8 3d to 4* 4d, Tuscan 4a 2d to 4a 3d, Hunter'e 4s to 4s Id, second quality wheat about 3d lower. Oats— Prime milling 2s 4d to 2s 4£d, good efcoub feed 2s 2d to 2s 3d, fair ahorb feed 2s to 2s Id, duns 2s 2d to 2s 3d, Danish Is lid to 2s. Barley— Prime malting, new 4s to 4s od, feed 2s 6d, Cape 2s 9d Beans — 2s 8d to <ss 9d. Peas —Blue Prussians 4a 3d to 4s 6d, feed (varieties) 3s 3d to 3s 4d. Oatsheaf Chaff -60s to 65s at country stations. Grass Seed— Ryegrass, farmers' lots, 2s 6d to 2a 9J ; m ichine dressed 3a 6d to 3s Bd, and heavy shotty seed up to 4s. Cocksfoot, bright, 2£<l to 2sd ; decolored, 2^d to 2£d ; Cowgraßs, 6d to 7ii ; wh-te clover, 5.Jd to 6£d ; Alsyke, s£d to 6id. Dairy Produce— Old cheese 3d to 3£<i, new cheese 3i<i to 41, old loaf 3£d to 4d, \ new loaf 4-i to 4£d ; bu ter, factory, 9d, m boxes 7d to Bd, dairy 6d to Bd, oalt m boxes 5d to 6d ; bacon 6£d, roll 64d to 7d, hama Bd. NEW SOUTH WALES. As the aeason progresses the surroundings of the wheat market m New South Wales strengthen, and. says the Mail, it becomes more and more evident that prime grain ia j really scarce. Fair average wheat this season ia considerably iuferior to fair aver- age grain last season ; it m its turn being lees attractive than thab of previous years. The result is that millers are anxious buyers of really good samples. Not only is prime wheat Bcaroe and m demand, however; old wheat is also freely asked for. Old wheat is thia week quoted at 4s 4d and new 4a to 4s 2d. Holloways Pills.— ln the complaint peculiar to females these P.lls are nnrivalled. Their use by the fair sex has become so con- stant for the removal of their ailments thab ■ rare is the household that is without them. Amongst all classes, from the domestic servant to the peeress, univeral favour ie accorded to these renovating Pills ; their in- vigorating aud purifying properties render them safe and invaluable iv ail cases ; they may be taken by females of all ages for any disorganisation or irregularity of the system, speedily removing Jthe cause and restoring the sufferer to robu-t health. As a family medicine they are unapproachable for sub- duing the maladies of young and old. Most Economioalj ASHBURTON PERMANENT BUILDING AND INVESTMENT SOCIETY. L ON and after Thursday, the 7th day of January, 1897, thia Office will be FOR THE WEEKLY HALF- r u HOLIDAY,! ON THURSDAY instead of SATURDAY, And will be open until 4 p.m. on Saturday after that date. EDWARD STEPHENS, Manager 1 ) P. JONAS BEGS to Notify the Farmers and Butchers of Ashburton and Surround- ing District that he has Opened up Business m the Premises adjoining Hanmer tud Graves' Stables as a Cash Buyer of WOOL, SKINS, HIDES, FAT, and HORSE HAIR m large or small quantities. Office Days — Tuesdays and Saturdays 5000 PAIRS OF BOOTB AND SHOES, TO PICK FROM. Try our new^leathers. Every pair Guaranteed." JAMES UeLLOR, TANCRED STHEETj iHs CD H .« f X- % a pil $ • Oil F- O V M MAKE NO MISTAKE. MELLOR'S ZBALANDIA BOOT STOEE. HTIHE PUBLIC BOOT BENEFIT x ! Second to none m Canterbury FOR GOOD CHEAP BOOTS & SHOES. Pronounced by the Aahburton Publio to give wonderful value for little money. W. H. SUTHEELAND, BTS6S to inform his customers and the public thab he has removed from Taucred Btrett, to the OLiUB OYSrER AND FRIED FISH SALOON, BURNETT STREET (Next the Club) SPECIAL ROOM FOR LADIES. Where hot dinners or hot suppers oan be gob at any time. Fresh Fish and Smoked Fish , by Express every night. ■ VOULTRY A SPECIALTY, 923 KOZI£) XJbiA. HtoPt Reliable



SAIVDJEU* &c »onss Euca- iypti Extract. Under the distinguished patronage of His Majesty the King of Italy, as per communica- tion 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 aud Universities all over the Globe. There are imitations of Eucalypti Extract m the market, products of simple distillation forming crude resinons 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 to be of perfectly pure origin, as per information forwarded to us through the Consul at Melbourne, March 2, 1878, we state :— It is proved by tests 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 Clinics at Greifswald, that only products that are saturated with oxygen and freed of ds resinous and other bubstaucos, adherent to primary distillation, will develope the sanative qualities proper to the plant All crude oils, or bo called Eucalypti Extracts are to be classed according to the named authorities, among the turpentines, whish are abandoned loner since as an ntemal adicament. These crude oils, or so called Eucalypti Extracts, are discernible : 1 By their deficiency m pungent odour — which our product, the only genuine Euoalypti Extract develops most freely through its surplus oxygen. By their alcoholic thin and mobile appear- ance being reduced m specific density through the preaenoe of acids. By their taste, the result of the contracting tendency of resins and tennates. If these crude oils, so-called eucalypt extracts, are applied fry mistake m cases of ocoup, bronchitis, diphtheria, internal nflamations, dysentery, etc., the con- sequences are most appalling. For safety akeaakaIwaysforSANDER&SON'SEUCA- LYPTI EXTRAOr.— Sandhurst, Viotoria, Australia. SANDER k SONS. RAKAIt SPORTS. •> . A general meeting of thoße interested m the Rakaia Boxing Day sports was held m the Rakaia Library on ;*aturda} evening. Mr Osborne, chairman of the Stewards, was m the chair. There was only a small attend- ance, which those present attributed to the fact that the general public were perfectly satisfied with the work done by the Com- mittee. Mr O'Neil, the treasurer, submitted hi-i balance sheet, which showed a credit balance of £52 3* BJ. The meeting voted an honorarium to the Secretary, Mr J. A . Bruce, as a slight acknowledgment of his services. The meetiDg guve a strong exprea* eion of opiuion regarding the Licensing Committee m connection with the booth question, and it was remarked that care had been taken to have a conditional license for ' the Hororata races, m which several of the Committee were interested. The Treißurer reported that several subscriptions had not yet come to hand, but would be paid m a few days. Votes of thanks to the officers closed the meeting. Mrs Rhodie Noah, of this place, was take m the night with cramping pains and the next day diarrhoea set m. She took half a bottle of blackberry cordial but got no re- lief. She then sent to me to see if I had anything that would help her. I sent her a bottle of Chamberlain's Colic, Cholera and Diarrhce* Remedy and the first dose relieved her. Another of our neighbors had been , eiok for about a week and had tried different t remedies for diarrhoea but kept getting worse. I sent him this same remedy. Only four doses of it were requited to cure him. He saya he owes his recovery to this wonder- ful remedy.— Mrs Mary Sibley, Sidney, Mich, For sale by Anhburton Drug Com*