The Ashburton Guardian.

Vol xxi No, 5713

Ashburtou : Thursday, July 17, 1902

Price - One penny

The Imperial Conference.

Per Press Association—By Electric Telegraph Copyright.

London, July 16 ..' The Premiers are consulting their Cabinets relative to the maximum Australasian contribution to an auxiliary squadron. The Admiralty's proposal was considered excessive.

Sir Edmund Barton states that preferen tial trade was only incidentally mentioned at the Conference. No regular discussion has yet occurred. He expects four more sittings will conclude the deliberations. The results will be more considerable if expectations are not placed too high. Sir E. Barton thinks Mr Chamberlain is justly proud of the high position to which he has raised his present office, and will be sur prised if he consented to exchange it for the Chancellorship of the Exchequer or any other secretaryship.

THE RESIGNATION OF LORD SALISBURY.

United Press Association— By Electric Telegraph Copyright. f London, July 15 Continental newspapers are unanimous in appreciation of Lord Salisbury. Berlin newspapers hope Mr Ealf our will improY* Britain's relations with Germany.

Mr Ritchie (Home Secretary) or Mr Hanbury ( President of the Board of Agri culture) are now spoken of as likely to suceed Sir M. Hicks-Beach as Chancellor of the Exchequer. It is rumoured that Lord Londonderry will retire from the charge of the Post Office in favour of Mr Austen Chamberlain.

LUNCHEON TO THE PREMIERS.

United Press Association—By'Electrio Telegraph—Copyright.

London, July 15

The National Liberal Club gave a dinner to the colonial Premiers, at which Earl Carrington presided. Sir Wilfrid Laurier admitted with Tegrefc the impossibility of universal free trade within the Empire.

Sir Edmund" Barton said that nothing would flow from the present Conference at variance with the inalienable autonomy of the colonies, or tending to diminish their individual right of self-government.

Mr Seddon advocated aiding the building of ships for the Empire on conditions equally favourable to the conditions under which ships were built in foreign countries. He denounced the combines.

An Ashburton Lady

OFFERS SOME VALUABLE ADVICK TO EVERY READER INTERESTED.

Perhaps the reader is a ' Doubting Thomas/ for Ashburton is full of them.; Doubt, as a rule, leads to investigation, and as ' Doubting Thomas' will not accept as facts along statement giving particulars of some incredible cure on the other side of the world, he is asked to investigate the following testimony of a local citizen :—

Mrs E. M. McKee, storekeeper, Beach Eoad, this town, says:—(l have been troubled with a pain in the vicinity of the kidneys for a long time, besides having giddiness and headaches at the same time. I used several sorts' of medicines but none of them proved effective, and then j gave Doan's Backache X idney Pills a trial. These pills proved marvellous. Beforo I had taken them long I had quite lost the back ache and also the headaches und giddiness. They also acted splendidly for a run down feeling, making me feel quite strong and energetic. They are splendid pills and should be used by everybody who is at all troubled with the kidneys.

Do not be satisfied with any imitation of Doan's Pills. Eemember it was Doan's Backache Kidney Pills which cured Mrs McKee, and }'ou want the same remedy.

Doan's backache kidney pills. They are ,sold by all chemists and storekeepers at 3a per box (six boxes 16s 6d), or will be posted on receipt of price by the proprietors, Foster, McClellan Co., 76 Pitt[*fcreet, Syd ney, N.S.W.

But be sure they are Doan's.

Sporting.

WELLINGTON E.C. WINTER MEETING

Hutt Eacecourse, July 16 Concluding results, first day—

Parliamentary Handicap.— Will-o'-the- Wisp 1, Loch Erin 2, Oracle 3. All started. Won by half a length, a similar distance between second and third. Dividends— £4. 10s 6d and £1 4s 6d.

Winter Hurdles—Eoyal Conqueror. 1, Kahuwai 2, Waiwera 3. Won by a length. Dividends—.£7 9s and £1 19s 6d. . ,

Hack and Hunters' Steeplechase — The Phantom 1, Peter Osbeck 2, Cassimir 3. Won easily. Dividends—<£3 2s 6d and £2 9a 6d. ..■■■.

Hack Handicap—Galcita 1, Aroha 2, Lissa3. Won by halt'a length. Dividends —^4 5s 6d and £6 Is 6d.

.-■ The totalisator receipts showed a shrink age of over =82000.compared with the corresponding day last year.



~'i~~ ~" n..:- s 5... n r,o■•„>. 0- \ FLOATING KIDNEY, DISORDERED LIVER, CHRONIC INDIGESTION, h. NEURALGIA IN THE SIDE AND BACK MR ERNEST A. CLEMENT, of the Taiti, who is in the employ of the Hutt County Council, relates his most remarkable case as follows :•—" To Proprie ~ toi- Plantekoa, Sir,—l feel it my duty both : to you and also suffering humanity to make | known the benefit I have derived from the use of Plantekoa. 1 have been under treat ment for years for my kidneys, liver, and chronic ' indigestion. Under examination the Doctors thought I had a float ing kidney, and prescribed medicines and lotions' for treatment, and in fact I have iodine and other things in the house now that weie supplied to paint my back. In addition to the complaint men tioned I used to suffer at times most <>x cruciating pains from neuralgia in the side and back. Beside the doctor's treatment I have tried almost countless Patent Medi cines in the effort to get relief. I can honestly say that Plantekoa has made a new man of me, has cured the ailments above referred to, and I am now enjoying better health than I have done for years. Any further information will be gladly furnished if desired. I wish to say also that Plantekoa Ointment has proved a wonderful friend to me. About six years ago after playing in a foot ball match my body became covered with pimples, which turned to chronic eczema. During those years I cannot describe the suffering caused nor yet count the number of ointments and the like that I tried to relieve this terrible complaint. When I used to perspire at my work, the sraartiag, itching, and yet burning irritation would nearly drive me crazy. I have USED PLANTEKOA OINTMENT with result that I have not the slighest trace of the complaint left, and my skin is as clear as that of a little child. While in a very heated condition I pub on another Footballer's jersey in mistake for my own, I do not know if that had anything to do with starting my complaint, but a singular fact was that the irritation commenced at that time, and covered my body, arms and neck, while my face, legs, and hands were / free. Suffice to say that whatever way it came Plantekoa has cured it completely. It will be seen by my letter that I hare had my share of suffering, and really the con dition I have been in life was not worth living. After my experience PLANTEKOA , STANDS WITHOUT A RIVAL." l Ask ycur Chemist or Storekeeper for it. '. Full particulars and testimonials ou ap plication to PLANTEKOA PROPRIETARY, , Wellington. j WARD AOT CO.'S ! UNRIVALLED ALES AND STOUT. I Superior to English.



SHIPPING. fT-HE NEW ZEALAND SHIPPINC JL COMPANY'S LINE Eoyal Mail Steamers -for London. Via Monte Video, Teneriffe, and Plymouth Best accommodation for all classes of Passengers. * Probable To Sail Steamer. Toss Final Port. about Otarama... 3935 ' w M:-"ton June 27 Papanui... 65S- Lyaeiton July 10 Waimate 5610 Lyttelton July ;5 Euapehu* 7705 — July 31 Paparoa* 6563 — „ * Twin Screw. For further particulars apply to FRIEDLANDEE BEOS., Ltd. SHAW, SAVILL AND ALBION COMPANY, LIMITED. FOR LONDON. EOYAL Mail Steamers, with superior accommodation for all classes of pas sengers, calling at Monte Video or Rio, Teneriffe and Plymouth. Vessel. Tons. Comm'nd'r From Date. Delphic 8273 J. Breen WelFnJuly26 •Mamari 3583 A. Banks — July 26 ♦Gothic 7755 W. Kidley — Augl4 Waiwera 6837 J. Stuart — Aug2B Tokomaru 6238 J.Maxwell — j * Twin Screw, fNo passengers carried Full particular^ as to rates of Freight and Passage Money, etc., from NICOLL BROS.



Tl NION STEAMSHIP COMPANY OF U NEW ZEALAND, Ltd. Steamers sail from Lyttelton as under: — For Westport and Greymonth—Weekly Wellington '■ — Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Saturdays. NOTE—For extra sailings me advertise ment in Christchurch papers. Dunedin — Mondays, Fridays and alternate Tuesdays and Saturdays. Nelson and Picton via Wellington— Tuesday and Saturday. Sydney, via Auckland — Alternate Thursdays. The above are subject to alteration; reference should therefore be made to Christchurch daily papers for dates and hoar of sailing. For furtther particulars apply to F. FERRIMAN, Agent, Ashburton,



BUSINESS NOTICES. HENRY STEPHENSON. IN response to appeals from a number of my Clients to, include the Sale of Farms, Town Properties, Suburban Properties, Sections, etc., in my business, I have de cided to do so, and am prepared to receive particulars of such, and ray terms will be exceptionally easy— NO SALE, NO CHARGE. I Lave several Town and Suburban Pro perties on my books, which I will be pleased to receive offers for, and all business in this direction will receive my ptompt and best attention. My Weekly Sale of Poultry, Pigs, Cattle, Furniture, etc., as usual, EVEEY SATURDAY at 12 o'clock. Clearing Sales of Stock, Household Fur niture, etc., as per arrangement in any part of the county. Advances made on all goods placed in my hands for Sale. MONEY.—I have several sums awaiting investment. Colonial Grown and Island Fruit sold privately during the week, and all kinds of Produce. Agent : Colonial Mutual Life Assurance Society, Limited Norwich Union Fire Insurance Company. Dresden <Pianoforte Manufacturing and Agency Company. Pianos and Organs on time payments from 20a per month. I have also several second hand Instru ments on hand, cheap. HENRY STEPHENSON, Auctioneer, Land, Estate, and Commission Agent and Valuer, ASHBURTON. KOTIOB OF REMOVAL MJEi J. IT BAIN, Q'U.BG EON DENTIST Has Removed to Warden's Buildings, Oashel Street, Ohristchurch Telephone 956 S. McBRIDE, Monumental Sculptor, 60 Stafford Street. Timaru. tA LWAYS in Stock.—A firsts JtjL class selection of Marble and Granite Monuments. Designs and estimates may be inspected at the establishment of Mr John Wilson, Painter, Burnett Street, Ashburton. Letter Cutting in any style. ROYAL HOTEL, ASHBURTON. ME A. WHITAKER, late manager of Ashburton Club, has entered into possession of the above Hotel. Every comfort and convenience. Mshing Hut at Mouth of Ashburton River COOKING RANGES. BARNINGHAM and CO.'S IMPROVED ZEALANDIA, New Patent. Needs no setting, Can be used as open fire. Ask For The IMPROVED ZEALANDIA.



WANTED KNOWN—That for Eeal Good Winter Boots and Shoes, at Seasonable Prices, call at J. Moison, for, as in the past, J. M. still maintains, and would not forfeit, that grand reputation he ! has held and still holds, not by nonsensical! talk, but his Boots have at all times stood the test, and are the best proof of his success. Repairing done at once. Beßt Sole Leather used.—Next Court House, East Street, Ashburton. Fob CYCLING SHOES, GO TO H. Pannell, Bootmaker and Importer, 90 and 95, Manchester Street, Ckristchurch. CYCLING, RUNNING, TENNIS, And every description of Athletic Shoes made to order and in stock. Write for instructions for self measurement JFIT GUARANTEED, Ross' Antidote and Ointment The Great Herbal Remedy for Purifying the Blood. rip HE following unsolicited Testimonial I! by a gentleman well known in Ash burton, speaks for itself : — Masterton, August 28,1901. Ross Antidote Company, Dear Sirs, —I feel it my duty to give you this enclosed testimonial in favour of Ross' Antidote for purifying the blood. I have been a great sufferer for many years from ulcerated stomach, indigestion, etc. My life was a perfect misery, and I was almost a wreck. I grew tired of trying different medical men and remedies, of which I had tried almost every known one but yours and one day some eighteen months ago a gentleman came into the shop where I was employed. He remarked " Jack, you look very ill," and you may depend I was. He added, Will you take some medicine if I procure it; I replied, I will take anything. He brought me a bottle of your Antidote, and I took it accordingly as directed, and to my delight I began to get well, and after taking three large bottles I was a new man, thanks to your great discovery. I always keep it by me, and find a few doses occasionally keep me in perfect health, and I wish you the success with it that such a medicine merits. You can make what use you like of this.—l remain, yours, etc. J. H. Pauling, Masterton. May be obtained from Messrs Pletcher Bros,, and Shearman Bros., Ashburton. j



KLW • i^-S NO " •" • NEW ZEALAND I^-UEANCE COMPANY Established, 1859 f Capital—One Million 3 rtiHE Premier aod Woalthleab Colonia Si J. Company Noted for Promptness and Liberality ' Prtid Up Otpifnl and Rfsfrv^s, £400,000 Fire and Marine Risks, Also, Risks on Growing Crops, ' h resting. Machines, <fee, accepted at Lowest Current Rates MCQLL BROS. Agents FAT LAMBS AND SHEEP. TO THE farmers of asbburton AND Surrounding District. 116T Have pleasare to notify that we will be BUYING either by the he»d on the farm, or at por lb in the Factory, at j TOP MARKET VALUES throughout the coming season. NICOLL BROS. ASHBURTON-



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T H UKDRILIi E UNDBTti T H UNJ3RILL & CO FU UNm KING DIS DK&TAK.EKS AND EMBALMERS. TA&fCRED STBJSKT, ASHBURTON EVERY REQUISITE OK HAND, Peiished Coffins a A Choice Aapertjxcmt of Artifioip.l Wr«»th Sfcook. —— Private Address, Posor 3&reet, directly bohind Oddfellows' Hsll ;a!eo caxe of MrT. Andrews, Kant Belt WILLIAM WOOD & CO., MERCHANTS, 139 HEREFORD STREET OHRISTOHUKCH. /~IASH Bayers of SHEEP and LAMBS for Freezing. Agents for John Fowler »nd Co, (Leed Limited, Traction Engines, Etc, Rneton & : Proctor, Limited), Thrashing Maohines, Etc ABHBDRTON OPFIOE, The Arcade. Representative in attendance every TUESDAY aud SATURDAY. , 1 147 0. PANNELL, TAILOR AND MERCER, » 127 Manchester Street, Chrietohnroh, TTAS a Oholoe Assortment of Suitings suitable for the season. Chesterfields sad Covert Coats a epeoi&Hy. Samples seat to acy Address. Gentlemen's Mercery of every description, and the LATEST FASHIONB IN STOCK. Manning & (Jo's NEW SEASON'S BOTTLES ALES AND STOUT, IN QUARTS ANP PINTS, THE BEST iN~TBE MARKET Equal to the Leading Brands of ENGLISH ALES. Agents for Ash bar ton—Messbs Shbab mats Bros lIl"y"^^T ".2? STARCH ÜBE NO OTEEK Procurable from all Grocers and Storekeepers throughout the colon? PATTY Pan baking powder wants en trial without prejudice, two patty p&ns * or nothing



KU^INK^ NOTI. Ex ! ■ ■- -, 30.000 91 4tal MHaß |'?'| Cooking Ranges W/'r*~) rssss^^-i *il-ii=^.'™^Sl| 'h(v burn Lignitr, Tnu'o<>al. or Wood v '*^%^F^p^~^^=:^^^ aB : NO SKTIING INQUIRED M B EjpiaßsssS f'f la Vv,tb **tove Pipe o«n bo w«tk»-d out Id tt "hSB->«S^^b 11 N^ >| Ifc opf'n 1"11^ Bread Bakers § if. f f t/®^©»| ' With oast iron or copper b Hers T;i«scopp« U S i**'"**"***^ I* i E*-y<^^"^f * boilers aie large and tin iiccd ineirte *■ 11 I-:J *^^S«| rJ Ropaire ar» » Mtnimum ffll M^^S I LKasauaonmJ. Made in all sizea, single or doable RSSSi i!|^^^^Q^ ; High or low pressure botiers Bold, by all Irermongere, from whor 1 ffSPW'ifc'W'EßßHßwfiiiSiiiiaiiHMiMKaßß^ Catalogues oivn be obtained, or from th : . -iiACKLbcK.LTD OUT Hi " I > '■•"'? '* v F>HY, Princess Street, Danedin MOIVSTER =CLEARING SALE,= . PreVious to Stocktaking. FOE ONE MONTH ONLY. Immense Reductions in Every Department. Ladies' Dress Goods Is, formerly Js lid per yard One Lot of Dress Garments half price Ladies' Pur Top Kid Gloyea 2s lld(, formerly 4a 6d 20 Ladies' Tan and leather Kid Gloves. Is 9d, formerly 2s Gd Ladies' Stockings Is per pair Ladies' Corsets from Is lid, all sizes The Celebrated W. 8,, all sizes, reduced Men's Hats Is each Men's Suits 23s 6d, formerly 31s 6d Waterproof Coats 25s upwards Ladies' Shoes from 5s 9d. Men's Boots 9s 6d, 11s 9d, 12s 6d Best Colonial White Blankets 17s 6d Best Eider Down Quilte from 18s lid; Kapoc Quilts, full size, 10s each Dressmaking and Tailoring Prices strictly Moderate ANDREW ORR. jnw»»w««nw«i,i»«n..^^rnmrwinni i < na.uii 11 niiminni»iiiH«'iiir«TTmi"«ii">-""»'''*"—"i ■ ~mrnnirirriiinMmini—mum WE ABE CASH BUYEEB OF PRIME MILLING WHEAT OFFICE IN AROADK, Open. TUESDAYS & SATURDA7S COR $ SACKS SUPPLIED. rinj QHTTIVI (H "~sone on farmers' IXI 11 DIilN VT , ACCOUNT. CANTBEBUBY KOLLEK FLODB MILLS COMPANY, D. WOOD, Manaeer. ■—"I**—■¥»!"*"furry rum n n i inn i i i —irTa-nMnu'-iiwinrmmTTrnfrmmr-n»iniMiurniiiiiiiiit—am-m—-i-'-t'-Tfr"!"?^m'Mttirwnw U CTTE D BETIER wSSrof I IMPORTED, safes. >aav I COO DKJinir '^^^^=ssßewh J-fcuo riiibi: ~-^^^^ BELFAST AND FAIEPIELD FREEZING WORKS MANURES, . ARE THE BEST TjlOß TURNIPS, KAPE, WHEAT, AND ANY OTHER DROP SPECIAL MANURES are mad? to eaSfe »ny kind of Soil or description of Crop. Samples of SOIL ANALYSED free of cost to Farmers using onr Mansre For the present season as &!i onrid redaction in price of 7s 64 per Ton baa been made. SATISFACTION GIVEN EVERYWHERE XABT SEASON. If there is no agent in yoor dißtrict^Bend to the Office for Price List and Testimonials CANTERBURY FROZEN "mIIt AND DAIRY PBOPUOE EXPORT COMPANY, LIMITED. F. WAYMOOTH Secretary 129 Hereford Street, Ohrtßtohnrob SMOKE ONLY NEWVE N U S. A PERFECT TOBACCO,



BUSINESS NOTIOKS ENGAGED C 0 U P L E 8 TTBADS of Families, and all who may be thinking of FURBISHING OK REFURNISHING are advised to place their orders with us as we SUPPI-Y FURNITURE PROM TBE FACTORY TO"TBLE PUBLIC DlßKCr.—— , c WEm«bBaII the Fumimre we Sfell, and are compete House Furnishers, and in addition to supplying Fnrniturp of oar own make at the lowest possible sr pr C»', »c supply <PURF BW »■ f BJ-DOING/ of the bi'Bfc quality, and every bit. of which wp can guarantee, because we have n a Bidding Factory of our own, and make all our Bedding. Prices to saife »H c purees, WIHE MATTRSSBKS ; Wire Mattress making is anotfapr of oar industries. We are daily producing these comfortable, durable, and hygienic mattresses at our Mattress Factory. ■ All prices. ; , N.B.—Our Wire Mattresaps are in nee ia HUNDREDS of New Zealand Homes VENETIAN AND OTHEK BLINDS We also manufacture of the Bost Qq«lity Only, yet oar prices ere ?ery Moderate. No beeter Blinds than ours are procurable OARPETB, FLOORCLOTHS, LINOLEUMS, MATS, MATTING, RUGS, BLANKETS, CURTAINS, Etc, Etc., we import in enormous quantities from the WORLD'S LEADING MANUFACTURERS. We have also a Department for famishing Ironmongery and all sorts of kitchen requisites, and a Special Department for Crockery and Glassware, A stroll through our great Furniture Warehouse will astonish and delight you, STRANGE ■&" COMPANY, COMPLETE HOUSE FURNISHERS, Christchurch. BEWARE! DANGER j Of fitting cheap and unreliable tyres to your cycle. Pay a few shillings extra and purchase a pair of Roadster and you will find yourself free from all tyre troubles. Our Roadster pattern " Dunlops" are specially made to withstand |. hard wear on rough roads, and will be found to outlast any j other tyre on the market. Beware of imitations. ROADSTER TYRBS GUARANTEED FOR la MONTHS. THE DUNLOP PNEUMATIC TYRE CO. OF AUST. LTD., 128 I_ictifield Street, Christchurch, N.Z. And at Melbourne, Sydney, Adelaide, Perth, and Brisbane. j f m HE -WBATHBR DURING THE PAST WEEK HAS FOUND OUT THE WEAK SPOTS IN YOUE U£DEBSTANDIKGS. Oh! For a Pair of Dry, Comfortable, Good Boots. SIGH FO MORE, CALL AT NICHOLAS & PICK.FORD'S AND GET THE V^RY THING YOU WANT; THE FINEST STi )CK IN TOWN. American Makes in Men'a and Wodupp'? latest np-to-date Styles aft lowest prices, in Strong Makes, Splendid Values, only Reliable Brands kepfc NICHOLAS AND PICKFORD, EAST STREET. jumiuiu. JuwMuawuiiMiiwi ■wiiiiiii iiii| l ijiiiiinriTarrir^i'PT*"™»*" gPMMn'^'M'™'m^^g"^'MMr-n*^^ PROPERTIES FOR SALE : mmmatmmmmmmmtt - f- _j«Mh. in. ["HAVE FOR SALE— SEVERAL GOOD : FARM S ■ ■' IN THE ASBBURTON OOTJNTY Amongst Them Being f 90 Acres, near Tinwald, Improved 612 Acres, Rnapuna.J enbdivlded, well 1000 „ Laoriston, no baildings watered, with honse, stable, black -233 ,♦ Mitoham Road, improved smiths shop 3000 „ grisa land, Lyndhursb 290 Acres, Winchmore, anbdivided 6000 „ Hinds to Baling, in tnsaook, honae of aix rooms In blocks to suit purchasers 1936 Acres, Bankside, subdivided wel 63  Carter's Terrace, extra heavy watered, house of eight) ooms land stable wool shod, etc 476 „ Springbnrn, improvements, 140 acres, AshbartonForka, subdivided nearly new land good into 6" paddocks, houae, stable, and 200 Acres, Buccleuqh, subdivided, house chaff hoase, well fenced and wool shed, stable; all in good watered order 962 acres, Mount Hutt good house and 3 Shops, with five roomed Dwelling, stable Tancred Streab, Ashburton 404 acres, Elgin ; heavy and light land' 900 Acres, Fairfield, thoroughly im- subdivided, well watered; house proved stable, shed and sheep yards i 2500 Acres, liauriston 1800 acre?, N/ewlands ; subdivided and 155 i« Tinwald well wa 1 ered, Improved | good house, 123 Acres, Dromore stable, and granary 1200 Acres, Doric, subdivided Into eight 112 acres, Hinda paddocks; 12 sball stable and chaff 87 Acres Alford Forest Road house, hut; all sown down in 80 Acrra, Kl»in EnglUh grass this year J22 acres Hinds 400 Acres, Barrbill, subdivided ; sevsn 596 acres Hinds :; roomed House, stable, trap house, 100 acres Oalmbrae eto 600 acres li&ngitata 660 Acres Eangitata South ; subdivided, 1693 acras Rangitata five roomed houpe, Btable, gran- 250 acres Liurisbon, well fenced, sub ary, woolshed, sheep yards, etc divided, land ol good quality, stable 1126 Acres, Hinds ; subdivided into 7 • 4 roomed house, thoroughly im" * paddocks, house, stable, coach proved house ; 511 acres tussock, balance 500 A ores Westerfield in grass 495 Acres, Ooldstream. Hinds 645 Acres near Pendarv s, pubdivided, ICOO Acres Lauriston; subdivided, all in well watered, Bouse, Grafn store, ffood hearb, nine roomed house, and all necessary outbuildings atables, implement shed, wool 45 Aorea, Tinwald shed, et\ . lilUmAb, . 48HBURTON



THE GREAT THROAT AND LUNG CURE. Tussicura. The true secret of health lies in the pre vention of disease., aiftl for this reason a medicine which not only cures complaints, but prevents the development of more serious trouble, possesses a special value. Of all such Remedies TUSSICURA takes pre-eminence, and the phenomenal success it has achieved more than justifies its claim to support. No matter how severe a Cough or Cold may be, a dose of this wonderful preparation will give instant and permanent relief, acting as it does upon the organs affected and rendering capable of doing the work ordained to them by Nature. It should be remembered that TUSSICURA ia-: in no sense a " quack " medicine, but is the invention of an experienced pharmacist, -who has given special attention to the study of the throat, lungs, and bronchial tubes. A single trial is sufficient to prove its effi cacy, and those who are suffering from any of the complaints which this mixture pro fesses to cure should not neglect to try it. . Price 2s 6d per bottle. Sole Proprietor and Manufacturer, S. J. Evans, Dnnedin. Wholesale Agents for N.Z., Kempthorne, Prosser and Co. Obtainable from all Chemists and Store keepers throughout the colony. Messrs Fletcher Bros, are offering £5 Reward to anyone who can prove that their Defiance Butter which they are selling at Is per lb., is not the same quality and brand as what is being sold at Is 3d per lb. by another firm in Ashburton. They do this on account of some unprincipled person spreading a report that their butter is of an | inferior quality to that which is being sold i at Is 3d per lb, which they can prove is not 'bo