out and insisted npon their being made up in ton regular set by some skffiful jeweler. We were thinking of going to Rome at the time to .spend sis or eight months, and the first idea was to give the job to Caste Ila ni. Out then it appeared that my mother had got her eyo fixed upon a certain man in Paris, who she had been told was the first lapidary in Europe. He, and none but he, should set our diamonds. You know my mother gen erally had her way, and she had it in this case. The fellow certainly did un derstand his business; his work was well done, as you may have noticed this evening. A qneer, pale, nervous little chap he was; not a Frenchman at ail, but a Saxon, bora in Dresden, 1 believe, or some village in that neighborhood. His name was' Rudolph—Heinrich iiu dolph. He lived and worked in a little dark shop in the Latin quarter. He and 1 became quite intimate. You see, 1 had been commissioned to attend to this diamond business and to remain in Paris until it was done. I was to watch it through all its stages, and be sure that my mother's directions regard ' ing the style of the setting were accu rately followed. When all was finished 1 waa to pay the bill and bring the dia monds on to Rome, where the family would by that time be established. Well, 1 was a young fellow, just feeling my oats, and probably 1 was not much cast down at the prospect of spending a month or two alone in Paris, as you might suppose. But 1 doubt whether 1 should have attended to my ostensible business bo faithfully as 1 actually did had 1 not been so greatly taken with my little friend Rudolph. He and I "twigged" one another, as boys say, from the first. 1 used to sit and watch him work for hours at a time, and as he worked he would talk, and very qneer, captivating talk a good deal of it was.% He was a thorough artist and enthusiast, and seemed to care for nothing outside of his profession. He did not appear to me to be in the way of making much money and it occurred to me that it might be acceptable were 1, in an unobtrusive way, to introduce him to some wealthy customers, i knew few people in Paris; but there was a Mr. Birchmore, an American gentleman, staying at my hotel, with whom 1 had foregathered over a cup of coffee and a cigar once or twice; he was a handsome, middle aged man, with an atmosphere of refined af fluence about him such as would have befitted a duke. Not a bit like your tra ditional Yankee; in fact, I'm not sure that 1 should have suspected him if I i hadn't seen his address—"Fifth avenue, j New York city, U. S. A."—in the hotel register about a week after my arrival He was an agreeable man enough, though not at all the sort to take liber ties with; however, I mado up my mind that 1 would get him to Rudolph's on the first pretext that offered. Well, I had an excellent pretest be fore long. Mr. Birchmore came into the cafe one afternoon, with rather an annoyed look, and made some inquiries of the waiter. Francois raised his eye brows and shrugged his shoulders; there was some further conference, and then he and Mr. Birchmore began searching about the floor of the room. It presently transpired that he had lost a diamond out of his ring, which had contained three matched brilliants. It was no where to be found. "1 don't mind the loss of the stone it self," said Mr. Birchmore at last, sitting down near my table; "but it's one of a get matched with great difficulty, and I'm afraid 1 may never replace it." Here was my opportunity. 1 set forth the wisdom, skill and resources of my little Baxou friend in glowing colors; mentioned the work he was doing for me, and declared that if any man in Europe could help Mr. Birchmore to re pair his loss, Rudolph was he. Mr. Birchmore at first paid little heed to my representations, but finally 1 induced him to accompany me to the Latin quarter, and at least make the attempt. The next morning, accordingly, we set forth, and as we sauntered along the wide, pleasant boulevards our conver sation became more free and affable than it had been hitherto. 1 found my companion could be exceedingly enter taining when he chose it, and had a vast fund of experience and adventure to draw upon. He had been almost every where; he had made himself familiar with all varieties of civilized and un civilized men; as a matter of course, too, he was a versatile linguist. The only direction in which he gave any evidence of comparative deficiency was in that of literature and the fine arts. His life had been essentially an active one; he cared little for Tennyson and Swinburne, fcr Matthew Arnold and Carlyle. He had, however, read and appreciated "Macbeth," and some other of Shakespeare's plays; and he was well acquainted with several of the romances of "Unabashed Defoe." 1 did not dis cover all this in the course of that one stroll over to the Latin quarter, but it leaked out during our subsequent ac quaintance, which was destined to be come more intimate and prolonged than I had any idea of then. As 1 have inti rna,ted, Mr, Birchmore was quite frank : and open in Ms talk, except upon one topic—himself. Of his inner life and circumstances 1 could learn nothing. Though he never was obtusely reticent, yet ho con trived never to refer to his own private affairs. 1 could not satisfy myself whether ho were married or single, (To be continued.)

COMMERCIAL.

ABHBURTON STOCK MARKET.

Mr David Thomas reporia aa follows upon the live stock market iv the Ashburtor: Gouniy for ihe week etdir'g Jnmiu;y 27: — Oa Tuesday at the /"'ShLurion Ytiida iho usual weekly sales wua held. Ovvinf,; to harvest operations ths attendance v.«n i;o: bo good as was expected, yet the majority were buyers, and a good Hale was iff cud, and all loia changed hands »t satisfactory prices The yarding wub m.iilo t.p of two tooth crossbreda and lambs ; acino of the latter (stores) bringing as hiyh a'i ll!« and two-tooths from 9a to 12! The ion! entry for the day consisted of 2669 sVep and 8 , head of cattle, my ent*y comprising—947 sheep and 1 head of cattle, wliieh I sold at the following price :- 3 fab lambs 10s 61,. 29 fat crossbred ewes 8 6d, 31 fat ewos 8s 3d, 14 fut ewes 9s 61, 3 f*t lamb* 10;, 9 Btore iamba 6a BJ, 83 lambs 10s, 92 cross bred ewes 7s, 132 crossbred ewes and wethers 10a lid, 359 two-tooth ewea and wethers 9s, 173 lambs 9i 3d, 1 cow 5-f. During the week I disposed of the following lines of fat and store sheep—soo two-tooth 8<; 31? crossbred e*ve< fnd kmba 7s, 31 fat ewes Bj, 35 fat lambs 10* 6d, 84 fat lambs 118,360 crossbred ewes und lambs 7i, 130 etpre lambs B*, 53 fat lambs 11s 3d, 40 fat lambs 11s, 256 two-tooth erossbreds 10a 3d, 197 store lambs B',8 ', 460 crossbred ewes 8«, 260 store lambs Be, 49 score lamba 7s, 451 fat nheep 13a 6d, 180 store Limbs 9* 3d, 43 fat lambs lls, 111 two-tooth croesbreda 9a 9J, 10J f»t lambs 10*, 114 btore iambi Bs, 320 store lambs 9*, 495 crossbred ewea and lambs 63, 396 merino ewes and lambs 5?, 34Q store lambs 9a 4d, 50 two-tooth crossbreds Us, 435 two-tooth crossbteda 12s 89 cross bred two-tooth lls, 251 store lambs 9j, 700 crossbred ewe? ut satisfactory prices. On Thursday, January 26, the usual monthly sa etook place at the Methven yards. There was a good attendance of farmers and othera .ntereeted, bub their bidding was not so brisk as was expected. Still, a clearance was made at prices quite up to ihose ruling at ofcher fixtures. The bu'k of sheep yarded were principally two-tooth crossbreds and lambs, and tor the latter some good prices were obtained. The total yardiug for the day was about 3000 of which my entry consisted of 1979 theen, 4 huad of cattle, 3 horses, and Beveral implimenta, which I cleared at the following prices :—6 fat ewes 6s 6d, 13 two-tooth ewes aod wethers 8s lid, 18 two-tooth ewes and wethera 12s 9d, 11 crossbred ewes 83 2d, 15 merino ewes 63 6d, 155 crossbred six aud eight-tooth ewes 7s 5<J, 111 two-tooth ewes and wethers 11<, 199 two and four-tooth wethers 12a 3d, 350 two tooth ewes and wethera 10s 3d, 84 crossbred two-tooth 10s, 133 lambs 9s 3d, 183 cross bred two-tooth 9', 3 lambs 9i 4d, 5 two touth.B 8s 3d, 116 crossbred two-tooth IDs sd, 147 two-tooth wethers 10i 7d, 235 lambs 7a lOd, (small); 130 lambs 9j 9. 1 cow £4 10a, 2 fat cows £4 7s 6d, 1 cow £17a 6d, 1 bay gelding £11 10a. 1 dray £11.

METHVEN STOCK MARKET.

On Thursday, a stock sale was held a! the Methvtn Yards, when an etibry of about 3000 sheep came forward, chiefly stores. There was a good demand for store theep, aud all lots were either placed at auction or privately immediately after the sale. For the time of year the attendance of farmers was very good. The usual auctioneer ng iirmß were represented, and the following prices were obtained : — Fat Sheep- Crossbred ewes, 8s 2 i ; cross bred wethers, 13a 6d ; two-tooth crossbred ewes and wethers, 12i 9J; merino ewes, 5s 6d ; iambs, 10a. Stove Mieep.—Crossbred ewes 63 61 to 7a 5d ; half bred wethers, 12s ; two-tcth cross ewes and wethers, 8) lid to 10j ; forward sorts, lQi7dtolls; two and six tooth crossbred osves 12a 3d ; lambs, 7s 101 to 9j 3.1. *'at Cattle—Cow, £4 7a 61 ; cows in profit, £l 76 5d to £4 10j ; young stores 10 to £L. Horses.—Aged draughts, £11 10^, Dray, fill. Produce, —Fowl wheat 7s to 9a 6i pei sa :k, sucks in.

THE ABHBUKTON GtJABDIAN i SATtBDAY, JANTJAIif 28, 1809

Printed and published by Hbkby Willis, of Peter Street, Ashburton, for the Proprie tors, at their Printing Office, Burnett Street, ABhburton, SATUBDAy, JANUARY 28, IS9»



SAJNI>ISt.< <S& »ou!a» JKuea-j tjl>ti Kxtrn«t. Under the distinguished patronage of Hif M >Jeßtv the King of Italy, as per comtnunka tio i made by the Minister for Foreign Affairs through the Oonaul-General for Italy, at Melbourne, March 14, 1878. Awarded diploma at the' Amsterdam Exhibition, 1883 Acknowledged by Medical Clinics anr' Universities ail over the Giobe. ( There are imitations of Eucalypti Extract in the market, products of simp! diitillatioii forming crude reainouß oils. In order that these crude oils may not be taken, O'JR PURE VOLATILE EUCALYPJI EXTRACT, which is recognised by the medical division of the Prussian Government to bo of perfectly pure origin, as per information forwarded to ua through the Coishl at Melbourne, March 2, 1878, we state: — It is proved by tests by the Medical Ciinict of the Universities at Bonn and Greifswald, Prussia, and reported by Dr. Schulz,Professor of Parmneology, at Boa, and Professor Dr. Mo3sier, Director of the Medical Clinics at Greifswald, that only products that are saturated with oxygen and freed of acids, resinous and other substances, adherent to primary distillation, will develope the sanative qualities proper to the plant A'lcrude oils, or so called Eucalypti Extract are to be classed according to the named authorities, among the turpentines, whisk are abandoned long since as an internai medicament. These crude oils, or so called Eucalypti Extracts, are discernible :— 1 By their deficiency in pungent odour— which our product, the only genuine Eucalypti Extract develops most freely through its surplus oxygen. 2 By their alcoholic thin and mobile appear ance being reduced in specific density through the presence of acids. 3 By their taste, the result of the contracting tendency of resins and tennates. If these crude oils, so-called eucalypti extracts, are applied by mistake iv cases of oroup, bronchitis, diphtheria, internal infiamations, dysentery, etc., the con sequences are most appalling. For eafetj Bike ask always for SANDER & SONY EUCALYPTI EXTRACT. — Sandhurst. Victoria, Australia, SANJDKK & SONS.



TANORED STREET PAPERHANGING £WAREHOUSE.r (Establichpd 1876.) C CHAi'MAN HOUSE DKCORATOR, tskGb WRfTKJR, FAPERHaJ\GER, GJiAiFER, GLAZIER, 3 to, TUST ARRIVED, fiX RUAPEHU, BEST SELEOriON OF pap;kkha n g i n 4 s Ever shown in Aahburton. Di ect from the; Mstnufucturm-e, LATEST ENGLISH DIiSIGNP. Vleu 6 •-•all ttud mtpccfc. poiworNiiD: " t\ leport comes from the district of Wii^itrsyitl 1, K.^.W., of a icttlcr mid his family exhibiting verj sclroiis tsj-lu]>!oii'H of pois-'oninf,' after pnrtaldng of their evening meul. Iv searchirit; for the calis-e, su picion Jell on the tea they had used. A sample taker from si one pound tin in use was analysed and fund to contain strong t'afes of imirtwric «»«•*«», the pr^-ence of which is cau-ed by the uee of spirits ol ia t-< in weldiujj the parts of tin together 1 lie analyst warns consumers that tea packed in small tins, owinj to its very i.bsorbeut nature, is very Table to become ■• impregnated with this acid, and therefore dangerom ior human consi mjit nn, and advises that the yen safest package to purchase is that packed in lead wit) an ins!de lining of vegetable parchment. This st\ 1< of pa k-1 is quite imjKrvio^is to the air. ar,d tea sc packe 1 has been known to retain all it 3 aroma am: strong >b fur a period of five years.' W© ir.-KOZIB TEA is packed iv load wilbjui psitle lining of Vegelable Pwclimout.



HENRY STEPHENSON. HENRY STEPHENSON, (successor to Alfred Harrison,} Established 20 years. AUCTIONEER, LAND EBTATE 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, in any part o the county. Advances made on Goods placed in my Hands for Sale. OHAFF, OATS, WHEAT, FLOUR, SHARPS, BRAN, ONIONS, POTATOES SEEDS, etc., Sold Daily in Large or Small Quantities. Agent: Norwich OulonFire Insurance Company & Dresden Pianoforte Manufacturing ami Agency Company. PIANOS and ORGANS on titno pay menta from MSO« per month. HENRY STEPHENSON, AUCTIONEER



CLARKE'S 841 PiLLS warranted 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 Chomists and Patent Medicine Vendors throughout the world. Proprietors, The Lincoln and Mid I iand Counties Drug G>mmnj, Linoolo ,



MKLLOR'S ZEALANDIA BOOT STORE A LWAY 8 TO TH E FRO NT. jC'OR GOOD OH SAP BOOTS AND SHOK3 Wli BTA.ND ALONE Wo do the Leading Trade, and we moan to keep it. NOI X OUR PRICKS—Men's Good Shooters, 9a 6d j Children's Auklr Straps, Is j Ladies 1 Pretty Shoes, 4s lid and 5s 6d ; Men'a Good ISluchers, 4* lid. Thousands of other pairs at the name Gutting Prices. IF You want a GOOD K\ SY BOOT, one that will stuud tho we.ir, be euro you t»o to M E L L O R' S ZEALANDIA BOOT STORE, TANCRED BTBEKT, &BHBUPT3^ GREAT HALF-YEARLY CLEARING SALE i OF | ■ Drapery, Clothing, AND j Boots, | FOR OHB MONTH. I ALL GOOD'S REDUCED* 33£ 'PER GENT. ' INSPECTION. INVITED. ANDREW ORR. T HAVE lately erected, regardless of cost, 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 Farraera any description of •SEEDS AND GRAIN. and will guarantee to give them satisfaction. I can supply best RYHSGIiASS, weighing from 261bs to lilbs to the bushol ; and COCKSFOOT, locally grown, 14|Jbs to 16Jlba to the bushel also, best GLOVERS, dressed by ray own umcbiuus, the purity of which must be seen to be appreciated. ALSO—HFRST AND SONS BEST KNGrLISt GLOVERS TURNIPS RAPE, LUCERNE, TRIiIUIu, Etc. FENCING WIRE, BARB WIRE, & STAPLES. The best quality on Sale, WANTEruSIEEP FEED.- WANTED£up till March, 1899, good young grass for 300 abeep.—-Apply DAVID THOMAS, ■AWHKURTON SHIS' t/p9iQ?lii filC'"ilF'/'lf!j^/l /VltiifiMH m M&l&M lubUlaflOiS uQwp&Dj, ESTABLISHED* _• _ 1859 CAPITAL^ONE "MILLION. THEPBEMDSB AND^WEAMHIBST COLONIAL COMPANY, NOTED EOB PROMPTNESS AMD LIBERALITY FIRE AND "MARINE RISES. ALSO,— ■RISJSS ON GROWING CHOPS, THRESHING MACHINES, 4o. 8 AOOIPTED AT LOWEST TORRBJEIT RaTES K. W RANMER AGENT SPKING 1898 SUMMEK TTTE Beg to advise our Customers and the Public generally that each Department in our Establishment is now Thoroughly Stocked with Novel ties for the Season. In our Household Furnishing 1 Department Will be found a Choice Variety of new Patterns in Oilcloths and Linoleums, together with full ranges of Lace Curtains, Quilts, Art Muslins, and all sizes in' Carpet Squares, Rugs and Mats. THE DRESS AND BLOUSE MATERIALS Arc especially worthy of a visit, as we consider the goods in these Departments exceptionally well selected. AS USUAL OUR Millinery & Mantle Showroom Is replete with Stylish and Fashionable examples of Art, vvhichjf Ladies are cordially invited to inspect. AT OUR CLOTHING AND MERCERY COUNTERS The chief attraction ia the unique Selection of Gentlemen's Ties and Shirts, the Largo Stock of Suiting Tweeds. — (o)—- '. We'are in UusiDess. We want to be busy, and to keep busy, therefore it is to our interest to serve you as well aa possible. If you give us your patronage we will deßerve it; The best service only can do this. We try to make a better servicefjimpossible, ggf* We find that the demands made on our Dressmaking Department make ib oompukory for us^fco decline to make up Costumes other than those purchased at our Establishment. MITCHELL & TURNER.



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CHRISTMAS - 1898. CHRISTMAS PIIESE^ (O)CHRIS™AS PRESENTS WHAT Could bo more suitable for a CHRISTMAS PRESENT than a nice Table, Chair, Overmantel, Whatnot, Sewing Machine, Piano, Drawing Room or Dining Room Suite, or some useful article of Furniture. You can get something Pretty and Useful, that will last for years, at a Low Price. _ .Q; , GRAND SHOW OF NEW GOODS IN NEW PREMISES. SPECIAL PRICES DURING THE CHRISTMAS SEASON AT T> H- UN DRILL & GO'S- We have also a Grand Assortment of Vises, large and small, all prices; Photo Frames, Pictures, and Ornaments of all kinds; Japanese Baskets, Brackets, Fire Screons, Glove and Handkerchief Boxes, Work Boxes, Writing Peßke, and Trays in great variety, All new for the Christmas Trade—Call and see before buying elsewhere. We are also showing a Choice Assortmeni of Bedsteads, Bedding, etc., Dinner Sets, Tea Sets, Bedroom Sets (a grand variety), Carpets, Linoleums, Ruga and Mats, Japanese Matting, Rugs, etc. ; Chairs in endless variety, ovev 450 to choose from. Largest Stock in Town —all at Reduced Prices for the Christmas Holidays. tS" Don't forget to call and see Grand Display on Christmas Eve—it will be the finest sight in Town, everybody should see it. Don't forget it, &t T. H. UNDRILL & CO, 7ABINETMKERB, UPHOLSTERERS, PICTURE-FRAMERS, & UNDERTAKERS TANCRED STREET, oppositeJArcade, and next Buildin Society's Office GIVING UP BUSINESS FOR SALE. SEEDSMAN'S FITTINGS COMPLETE EMPTY TANKS FOR SALE. PREMISES TO LET. J, SEALY AND CO. BELFAST FREEZING WORKS MANURES, ARE THE BEST TpOR TU IP, RAPE WHEAT, AND ANY OTHER CROP. SPECIAL MANURE can be made for any kind ofJSoil, or description of crop. SATISFACTION GIVEN Ev¥rY WHERE LAST SEASON. Orders received by JF tRIJE»)L.AIV:DISR BROS., Limited., O^VIX> THOMAS, I'HJB N.S6. FARMERS CO-OFJbiBATIVE it SBUCIATIOM OFIOANTEBBCJBY, Limited., or AI_,BJSRT ROBERTS, AGJtfiJNX", CANTERBURY FROZEN MEAT AND DAIRYiPRODUCE EXPORT COMPANY, LIMITED. " 8 80 F. WAYMOUTH, Secretary. JL^iStfSr TO DRINK . ZbSt 10 tIVuISV. | EASILY THE ftf.SV '_**' n= 20,000 zzr; •ORION" COOKING RANGES IN USE IN THIS COLONY THEY BURN LIGNITE, TRUE COAL OR WOOD UP TO 24m NO SETTING^EQUIRED. With Stove Fipe can be worked oat in the open. SPLENDID BREAD BAKERS. With Cast Iron or Copper Boilers. (Che Copper Boilers are large and Tinned inside. REPAIRS ARE A MINIMUM. Made in 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. SOUTHEND FOUNDRY, DUNEDIN. i



Henry McEirea , GASH BUYER OF WOOL, SKINS, HIDES, FAT, fito. WANTED at once~iO,ooo Crossbred or M«riuo Felts. Tot» Price for Fresh and well saved Pelts ; also 20 ton Clean Dry Caul or Kidney Fab, l£d per 1b BAG WOOL A SPECIALTY. I have on Sale— TEA 80AP CANILKS POTATOES FLOUR . SHARPS BRAN OATS Chickwheat, Straw and Oat-sheaf Chaff. Best Brands and First Quality, afc up-to- , date prices, for prompt cash. Come up i;o " Mao" and get quotations. ! AU (iooda delivered in Town and Suburbs. Note the Address — I IX if NBY M cELUKA , . BAKING SQUARE, ASHBURTON. T. H. Undbill j [c. uhdbill T 11. UNDBILL AND CO., T7IURNISHING UNDERTAKERS, JJ URNISHING UNDERTAKERS. TANCRED STREET, ASHBURTON EVERY REQUISITE ON HAND. Polished Coffins a Specialty. Private Address, Peter Street, directly behind Oddfellows' Hall; also care of Mr T. Andrews, liasb Belt. 2 THE "PEOPLE'S" Ironmongery Establish ment, BURNETT STREET. HAVING disposed of my business in Ashburton to Mit G. Mbddins, I ] hereby tender my sincere thanks to the Public of Ashburton who have so generously supported me during the time I have been in business here, and I most cordially recom mend my Successor, and would ask you to grant him the same liberal support. WILLIAM CONGREVE. AS the purchaser of Mr W. C>>ngreve'a Business in Ashburton, I respectfully I solicit the support of the general publio of Ashburton, especially my old friends and acquaintances. IN ASKING YOUR SUPPORT I do not do so as a "NEW CHUM" OR AN " INTERLOPER," but as an old identity of Ashburton, having been a resident for bhe last seventeen years; fifteen years &b Manager of the Ironmongery Department of Messrs Friedlander Bros., and their Successor- Mr Henry Zander. This fact testifies for itself that I have a thorough knowledge of the requirements of the dis trict, and it will be my endeavour as far as I possibly can-to supply those requirements, more especially those of my farming friends. It is my intention to carry out the principle, adopted by my predecessor, Mr Congreve, via, to sell a good article at the very lowest price compatible with justice to buyer and seller ; and by prompt attention to customers, aim zealously to satisfy their wants. ALL OEDERS left with me will have my personal supervision. I humbly ask for a share of public patronage, and INVITE AN INSPECTION of what I have on sale, without pressing to buy, GEORGE MEDDINS. 1 tit! kj IS ■'■ * & H slog -A 5 % [A CAKD, henr"ford, /^ASH BUYER OF FAT LAMBS AND SHEEP FOR EXPORT. Address ; Tihwa&d, 12 %%"■



A VICTIM OP Functional Disease. A 1 aYi i m NEVER fails arjyonß in <ra.iaAU.iU such a predicament. To eufferers from Sick Headache, Dyspepsia, Biliousness and Constipation it is " A friend in need and a friend indeed." Assist Nature by Alaxum, 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. It* secondary effects are marvellous. Many persons afflicted with constipation have twiti* fled not only to its immediate relieving properties bub to the fact that the cure lasH. No care ia required while using it It does not interfere with the diet, habita or occu pation, and produces no inconvenience in its 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 public in a popular form. ALAXUM CTOES • Biliousness, Bilious Headache, Dizziness Coetiveness, Sour Stomach, Loss of Appetite, Coated Tongue, Indigestion, Dyspepsia, Flatulence, Heartburn, Fains and Distress after Eating, and all functional derangements of the system of nutrition NOTE THIS WEHLJLa 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 risk to want of appetite, and a consequent general impover ishment of the whole being. Such a con dition causes thousands of people to fancy that they are consumptive, while they ■ arc really only in need of a remedy to sco fcho organs of the body working harmoniously. 1 Reason points to two essential qualities in a remedy for this 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. Aftec 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 prcper assimila tioß of the food; and where there is no organic disease health must follow* This is common sense and cannot be gainßaid. Accept no substitute that may be recom mended to be " just as good.' 'It may be better—for the dealer— because of its better profit, but in such an instance the dealer ii not the one who needs help. FROM ALL CHEMISTS & STORE KEEPERS, PBJOE 2s 6o A. CONUNDKUM. TTTHY IS BENJAMIN GUM like a Hard-boiled Egg ?—Because it iB HARD TO BEAT THAT precisely expresses the opinion of all who have used Benjamin Gum, There is no Cough Medicine like it, In« trodueed into Canterbury only last winter its success was immediate. Thousands of bottles were sold in a few months, and hundreds of sufferers wrote gratefully to the proprietor of their Speedy Cure. i It is not a catchpenny Quack Medicines It is made by a fully qualified Chemist, who knows his business. It contains the Bame Ingredients as Friars' Bamam, which was first made by the Monks and Friars of Europe in the days of old. Friars' Balsam has been used for six hundred years for healing cuts and wounds. Spencer Vincent's Benjamin Gnm is a Compound of this Balsam, with other Ingredients, prepared by a special| process for internal use. Are you troubled with your Cheat? BENJAMIN GUM Will heal the Lungs. lit will not heal them at once, It must be used for some time, and used regularly in old-etanding cases. Have you a Cold in the Head or a Harsh Cough BENJAMIN GUM Will Heal the inflammation of the threat and passages of the nose as Friars' Balsam heals cuts. Coughs disappear with thi inflammation which causes them. BENJAMIN GUM Is not a chewing gum, but a very palatable liquid. The bottle contains almost twine as much as any other Cough Mixture in the mark°t, It is the KING OF ALL. PRICE : Is Qd and 2s 6d Chemists and Stores. Spencer Vincent, CHEMIST, OHRISTOHUROH, PROPRIETOR