MEMORANDA.

"’AUCTION SALES , .. Monday, May 19.

Mr. Alfred. Harrison, at his Rooms, at 12.30 —Consignment of Oranges and jam. Messrs. Bullock & Co., at the Spanish h " Restaurant, at 12 o’clock—Furniture, Pictures, &c.

ASHBURTON RETAIL LIST.

The Ashburton Herald AND Borough and County Advertiser (With which is incorporated the “ Evening Echo”). SATURDAY, MAY 17, 1879.

lit the early part of this week the “ Timaru Herald” published a strong article, in which it made a statement not calculated to strengthen the credit of Go vernment in fact that Government cheques had been dishonored. Amongst our telegrams from Wellington was one announcing probable proceedings for libel over the matter, but towards evening ano ther telegram asked us to cancel the war like one, and we did so. The Wellington “Post,” this morning’s telegraphic news informs us, gives an explanation of how 'the hiatus, spoken of by the “ Timaiu Herald,” occurred. It appears that the cheque schedule was sent to the bank, and the cheques forwarded to those entitled to them, but the latter came to hand be fore the bank schedule, hence the refusal of the bank to cash,

Church.— The Presby terian pulpit will be occupied to-morrow by.the Rev. Mr. Hauxwell, of Malvern. Presbyterians are reminded that Mr. Hauxwell was the clergyman who preached in the Ashburton Church when it was de clared vacant.

Road Tenders.— The Road Board are at present inviting tenders for thirteen contracts, representing a large amount of road work in various parts of the district. They comprise the shingling of 1091 chains of road, the formation of 965 chains, the construction of 95 chains of drains near Waterloo ; and two con tracts for widening the Surveyor’s and the Boundary roads —220 and 247 respec- ' j ... The Gasworks. —The gasholder, noticed in our. account of the gasworks given some days ago, requires of course to be erected, and tenders are invited for the work. The specifications lay at the Christ church Gasworks till Thursday last, and at the Secretary’s office here till noon to day, iv.hen the time for receiving tenders closed. . Weston’s Estate. —We learn that the only tender received for this estate was one for £IOO, hut as this does not repre sent anything like a third of its value the creditors are not willing to make a ruinous sacrifice, and, therefore, it.is probable the stock will be sold by auction, i Station Reform. —We are glad to observe that the station authorities have taken very decided steps to relieve the crush at the Railway platform. It has been customary hitherto for a crowd of people, having little or nothing to do at the station, beyond, perhaps, desirous of obtaining the morning newspapers, to congregate at the station. The result, of course, was that people travelling, or hav ing genuine business on the; platform, could only move about with much diffi culty, and the railway servants were greatly hindered in their work. It is now the rule that the platform must be kept clear of all such idlers, no one will be allowed to occupy any part of the limited space who is not en route per rail, or has other legitimate business to transact. The reform is a needed one, and will greatly add to the convenience of passengers, but it is no credit to the Go vernment that a step of this kind should be necessary. A New Dried. —A new drill has been brought under the notice of the Victorian Government. It was represented that the machine was worked on the stamping principle and could perform the work of diamond or other drills, with this ad ditional advantage—that it would bore through broken country, which, it appears, the diamond di’ill will not. A machine to bore 1000 ft. would, it was said, cost £SOOO. and the deputation introducing it desired the Government to have a trial of one, with a view if successful, of utilising it in boring operations.

Counterfeit Coin.— The amount of counterfeit coin in circulation in the United States (according to the New York Sun) is said to be 2,000,000 dollars, besides the great number of genuine pieces made fraudulent by the removal of part of the metal. Wholly spurious coins are almost always lighter than good ones, but an ex ception, described by the Scientific Ameri can, is a five dollar piece made of gold and silver, and really costing the counterfeiter three dollars and 40 cents each. Various ingenious modes are used in stealing gold from coins. The most common is “ sweat ing,” which is done by using the coin as the anode in ' an electro-plating bath, the gold being abstracted and deposited on another surface. As much as two dollars’ worth of gold can be taken in that way from a double eagle, without making a difference readily detected except by weight. A less scientific plan is to file the smooth parts of the surface, and re burnish the spots. The most extensive fraud is “splitting.” The operator saws the coin through neatly, gouges out the centre until only a thin shell is left, sub stitutes a base metal, and joins the parts again, i The ring, of the coin is destroyed and the weight lessened. Sometimes holes are bored into the edge, and plugs of lead put in,

CHISPA’S LETTER.

“ I am not yet so bald that you can see my . - brains.’’—LONGFELLOW.

Since Mr. Campbell left our district for a more congenial atmosphere near the Hemadue Paint and Para-Para Iron-mine, .£ have been carefully watching what is to happen regarding a case that amused me much, looking.at one side of .it, but hurt me* much more looking at the other. The funny side of it was when Sergeant Felton pounced upon a man (Gibson) three suc cessive times after the Magistrate had let him off, and showed great determination to have him punished for a crime of which kind-hearted Felton believed the man to be guilty. But all the Sergeant’s efforts failed to “ run him in.” It ended for the time being (so at least I judged) in the police determining to lie back and wait till they had mustered their forces sufficiently to make a conviction sure. It was the catching-up and letting-go part of the business I was tickled with : dismissed, and had up again ; dismissed again, and again had up ; and then again let off; and then once more collared as the prisoner left the table ; and then again let off, and orders given from the Bench to lay a more certain legal train to bring the alleged guilty one to justice. That was the funny part of it ; hut the painful part was the charge itself. Gibson was accused of making use of a riding-spur of a most peculiar nature—viz., a pen-knife ; and of keeping up a “ jag jag ” upon the horse’s side, till the poor bute was terribly cut, and Mr. Calvert, the vet., who examined the beast, was apprehensive of the conse quences to the animal. Now, I haven’t heard any more about this case, and I hope, if the Sergeant has made a discovery of how ho can bring home a charge of such gross, cold-blooded cruelty to Gibson, or any other man, I hope he will go in and win. Those are the sort of cases that ought to be followed up till the guilty one is punished, and his pursuit should never he abandoned till the last dim vestige of hope is gone. '

“Times is bad.” Tom, Dick, and Hairy treat each other to the information contained in that short sentence, which is foi’ced to their lips by that old rule which says., “ Out of the fullness of the heart the mouth speaketh.” Tom, Dick, and Harry always'are the first to feel when “ times is bad.” Somehow it is so. lam no political economist to say why ; but there it is. When “ times is good,” Tom, Dick, aiid Harry are the first to feel. But Tom, Dick, and Harry make up the most of the population, and population is essential to New Zealand’s future, as well as her present. If our public men mean to be patriotic, they will try all they know how to find plenty to keep the hands of Tom, Dick, and Harry going ; for, if that ain’t done, those of them who are able will move elsewhere, and each exile of idleness is a loss. It was the rush of Tom, Dick, and Harry to Ashburton that “ made ” her when .she was young, and if we are wise we will do our utmost to keep them till she grows old. “Times is bad,” to be sure. They are bad everywhere ; but they are not so bad as they might be ; and we in this little town have a good deal of go in us yet, as well as a good many odd jobs sticking out that will supply “go ” to the hands of workers. Let nothing be put in the way of those jobs getting under way. No ratepayer who cares for his fellow-citizens will raise a voice against that loan the Council want, if getting it will start an idle hammer or raise a quiescent shovel. If our financiers are able to raise that £15,000 they want to, by all means let them try. Our townsmen have all along shown pluck, and the town is testimony to it. Now is the time to show our very best mettle, and peg in. Of course, I don’t lay claim to great know ledge of great questions—an old duffer like me !—and perhaps too much given to collaring the nearest hope ; but if £15,000 can be collared now just when it is most wanted—well, it don’t seem to me to want much savvy to see that £15,000 ought to be nobbled.

A thought has occurred to me in these dull times; The surly nor’-westers that blew so fiercely upon us in the days of our prosperity, drying up our crops and wi thering the hopes of the husbandmen, have left us while the depression hangs over us, and instead we have a clou I of mist to pilot our way through. We used to get along in a nor’-wester holding on to any projection available and doing our utmost to sustain our upright position. Now we have to crawl through an atmos phere you can cut, and which a friend of mine calls a cut throat atmosphere. No body but a Scotchman and a teetotaller can hope to keep an unruffled mind in this new phase of our climate—the first, because the Scotch mist is not a new thing to him ; and the second, because he ought to be proof against eveiy tempta tion to drink, and ought not to feel any undue thirst while other men rush to the bars to fortify themselves against the penetrating fog.

Those by-laws ! One irate resident of Peter street fulminated fiercely in my hearing, on Thursday, regarding the town’s statutes. “Is it,” lie asked, “ common sense to keep a dog, and bark yourself ? Is it right that we should have a Borough Council and an Inspector and what not, and yet have Peter street and its vicinity in the disgraceful state it is 1 No wonder people take ill. By-laws! Pretty by-laws! and pretty by-law makers. One maker goes slamming through them over the gas main business, and another is the first to test their legality in the R.M. Court. Oh yes ! I’ll vote for such a lot of clear-headed and patriotic hearted councillors having the control of £15,000, won’t I?” I tried to soothe him, but ho would not be soothed. I tried to comfort him, but lie would not be comforted. I scolded him when every thing else failed and now I have a beef poultice to my right eye. I have made up my mind to eschew martyrdom hence forth.

Chispa,

London Chakity. — Statistics appear to prove that Londoners spend more in charity than Otagans. In addition to their poor rates, upwards of £4,250,000 was raised in London last year for charitable objects. On a calculation it will be seen that this is more than £1 for every man, woman, and child in the capital. The gross annual taxation per head of the popu lation of London for local and Imperial purposes is £3 18s. lid.; in Paris it is £5 14s. 4d.; Hew York, £G 14s. 7ch

YESTERDAY’S COURT.

Before Mr. Frank Guinness, R.M. f'j

FRAUDULENT REMOVAL OF 6 HORSES. James Daly was charged with this offence. ■ T ■ jjji pi Messrs. Branson,& Purnell for : the prosecution, and Mr. Ireland for > the defence, with him Mr. Connell. i-v

Mr. Connell made a preliminary objection founded on the 9th clause of the Fraudulent Debtor’s Act, to the effect that the prosecutor should first have obtained an order to prosecute either from the Supreme or District Court. His Worship overruled the ob jection after hearing Mr. Branson who read report from Press of April 22nd, on the case of Regina v. Bennett, in which Judge Johnstone stated it -was not to be concluded that because the Supreme Court -or a District Court could order a prosecution, therefore a prosecution cannot be brought without such order.

The case was opened by Mr. Purnell, who explained the great importance of the case to merchants, dealers, and others.

Mr. C. C. Hurrell, Clerk of. the District Court, was the first witness called. Pie produced the papers in Daly’s bankruptcy, who filed his declar ation on the 22nd ult. From the v< rifieri statement of assets he read the fid lowing list of horses as unsecured by bill of sale :—x bay mare, “ Belle ; ” 1 bay mare, “ Blossom; ” 1 mare, “ Flower; ” 2 faals ; and one grey horse, “Tommy.” Witness had acted as trustee tor a time by virtue of- his office, and-.while in that capacity, Mr. Allen, who was employed by him, asked defendant in witness’ presence, to bring whatever property he had to auction. In response to this a number of horses were brought, but witness could not swear to the number. Ordered these to'be sold, and they were advertised by Acland, Campbell and Co., Could not tell how many horses were not in cluded in the bill of sale, but the state ment would show. Believed the horses advertised were those the statement set forth as unsecured. Mr. Allen acted after he was appointed accountant in bankruptcy, but before he was gazetted. Mr. Crisp was chairman of the first meeting of creditors, and at the second meeting, on the 9th ult. Mr. Pavit was appointed trustee, but resigned, and witness instructed Mr Allen to sell.

Mr. John Mann was one of the pro secutors, and held a bill of sale from defendant, given in November, 1877. The bill of sale was objected to by Mr. Connell, unless the attesting wit nesses were produced to prove it. "His Worship upheld this objection, and the case was adjourned till Tues day, at the instance of Mr. Purnell, the defendant being bound over to appear on that date, on his own recognisance of ;£IOO.

TELEGRAPHIC.

LATEST FROM EUROPE.

TO-DAY’S CABLEGRAMS

The London Wool Sales. (Reuter’s Telegrains.) : London, May 15. . The wool sales opened to-day with an advance of 1 J4d to 2d per lb. on crossbreds.

(Special to the Association.) I Chili and Peru. London, May 16. A naval engagement has taken place between Chili and Peru, in which Chili was victorious after a sharp contest. Piracy in the China Seas. Piracy in the China Seas is increas ing alarmingly, and severe repression is contemplated. THE WAR WITH THE ZULUS. Latest news from the Cape reports that Lord Chelmsford delays his ad vance until the arrival of further rein forcements. May 15. Cape news to the 29th ult. states that no military movement has yet taken place. At the late meeting of the Boers, on the subject of their separation, they en trusted the Governor and High Com missioner with a memorial to the Queen favoring a declaration of their independ ence, to which Sir Bartle Frere refused his support.

INTERPROVINCIAL.

TO-DAY’S TELEGRAMS.

The Trouble of’ a Wellington Editor. Wellington, Saturday.

At the Police Court to-day, Henry Anderson, editor of the Evening Chto nicle, was committed for trial for his re cent assault on R. C. Easby. The cross action between Anderson and Easby was further adjourned, and the Magistrate intimated that he would pro bably commit it also, so as to leave it to the jury to decide on the whole matter. The Mayoralty. Messrs Hunter and Hutchison are candidates for the Mayoralty.

AUSTRALIAN.

LAST NIGHT'S CABLEGRAMS.

(Reuter's Tejegtams.) Sydney, May 16.

Mr. . Wilson, of Tasmania, late Usher of the Black Rod, who was charged with murder, has been acquitted.

Mr. Garrett withdraws his libel action against Mr. M‘Elhone, who apologises

for: having made allegations that the for mer gentleman was guilty of selling billets while he was a Minister.

j .The following are the names of the new Australian team :—A. Bannerman, C. Bannerman, Blackham, Boyle, T. |Hojr:an,\Massier;Murdocli, Evans, Spof ‘ forth, Garrett, and Alexander. Hennessy’s brandy, case, 325. 6d. to 335.; balk,p9s. to 9s. 3d.; kerosene, is. 7j4d. to Ts. Sd.; Patna rice, ; New Zealand wheat, 4s. 6d.; New Zea land oats, 35.; Raven’s twist tobacco, is. 6d.; candles, 7f£d. to Bj£d.; sugar, unchanged.

The King of Pain.- —Those of our readers who fancied the wares of the King of Pain, are referred to our advertising columns for the list of fessor Guscott gives to the medicines. In this season, and 'during the approaching winter rheumatism ‘and similar ailments-are rife, and a handy cure is a desideratum;-—An vr.

THE FIRE AT HONG KONG.

(From the Pall Mall Budget.) ' The following account of they terrible fire which lately ravaged Hong Kong will be • interesting-:—We certainly have had an exciting year : 1 first--the fearful rainstorm in May, then about a month since an earthquake, and now the worst fire ever known in' ' Hong Kong. I, .with some of our guests, went to the top of the house, where a gigantic column of flame : and smoke rose before us. We soon saw that many houses were blazing. My guests' left me, and I remained on the roof, seeing the circle of hills on which the city is built become more ghastly brilliant every minute. The shouts, cries/yells, and crash of the falling roofs became louder and louder ; the harbor was so lighted up. that I could see the boats pulling off from the men-of-warD At last, at halfpast three, I heard the first explosion (they were beginning to blow up houses); and so, quitting the .house, I went through streets which by 9 were blazing ruins, and soon met homeless crowds carrying their little household goods; while the streets were as light as day, and shaking every now and then as the engineers blew up house after house. X. and the doctor returned about 6 with a fearful tale. No one would take the responsibility of blowing up the lines of Chinese houses; and so most valuable time was lost, till on the appearance of the Governor the order was promptly given. Then the appal ling work commenced. We had barely returned for a brief rest when some coolies rushed into our garden, carrying furniture, and informed us that the chief magistrate’s house had caught fire. This was awful news. If the magis-. tracy had gone, the gaol and Civil hos pital must go. I roused up X., when in rushed a coolie to say the Roman Catholic Cathedral was on fire. X. dressed- himself in an instant, leaving me to follow with coolies carry ing baskets of sandwiches and brandy and ;Sodawater. f ) . I, trust never to see such a sight - again. The long road shaded with trees leading from our part of the town to the popu lous part was alive with Chinese carrying their goods, women huddled together over beds, baskets, boxes, stools, clothes, crockery—anything. and everything in the shape of personal goods. Small footed women tottered along, held up by their children ; while others bore some good bit of bronze or some family treasure. Several sewing machines lay on the road, and 11. met a supurb American piano carried along. Sick people borne past in blankets told us that the hospital was on fire. Still we made our way to the front, through the smoke, up a street of small houses, mostly those of small Parsee merchants, who were huddling out bales of cotton, silks, embroideries, framed pictures, &c.; while so great was the mass of broken looking glasses that walking became difficult. At last- we reached the cordon of soldiers ; and beyond it a blazing mass was all that remained of the Civil hospital and eight other large houses. The Governor and General stood there, and the Governor said to me, “ I had to blow it up to save the gaol; ” and thenjhe whispered, “ God knows what we may have to, do. There are nearly 1,000 prisoners.” Now came the shrill blast of the bugle, “Stand back all.” Out came from the smoke the engineer officers, having Just laid the charge to blow up the rear of the hospital, which adjoined the gaol yard. Another explosion of the bricks, blazing bits of rafter, a shower of sparks and blinding smoke, and a gorgeous cloud of coloured flame, showed the drugs stored in the hospital were alight. Then came a commotion whkh I did hot understand. Soldiers up, fresh cries were raised; and a stranger coming up, said, “ you had better stand up the rise of the hill, for they are about to bring out the prisoners.” It was like the riot scene in “ Barnaby. Rudge.” I could hear the order, “ fix bayonets,” and then down through the crowd and dust tramped the soldiers, with about 100 wretched handcuffed creatures in their midst. When X. and I turned we followed the Governor through the back entrance into the gaol, passing through the central police station, where the inspectors who are married men have large quarters. Here English furniture, books, orna ments, dresses lay about, drenched with -water. The Governor of the gaol told me that the gaol was saved by the blow ing up of the Civil hospital, but the danger then was from the police station stables. Very soon they were gallantly broken open, principally by sailors, and

Saturday, May if, 1879.]

' THE ASHBURTON HERALD,



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Clothing Establishment. ENCOURAGE NEW ZEALAND INDUSTRIES.' TO THE PEOPLE OF THE ASHBURTON DISTRICT. H [MESSRS. ALLENSTEIN EOS. Desire to inform you that a RETAIL BRANCH of the EW ZEALAND CLOTHING FACTORY, IS NOW OPEN IN THE NEW BRICK BUILDING - ASHBURTON, (Nest Bulloch & Co:’s Rooms) To effectually introduce their Goods and drive out the imported article they have decided to sell a SINGLE GARMENT AT THE WHOLESALE PRICE. All goods are marked in plain figures, for net cash only. Any article purchased and. not approved of will he exchanged with the saine courtesy with which it was sold, or, if desired, the money will be returned. The Success which has attended the New Zealand Clothing Fac tory’s Retail Branches in Auck land, Wellington, Christchurch, Dunedin, and ocher towns, leads the Proprietors to believe that there exists a praiseworthy desire on the part of the public to encourage Neve Zealand. Indus tries, especially where superior advantages are offered, and. your support is solicited on this understanding only. WILLIAM SPARROW, Manager Ashburton Branch. 467



Chemists. HERBAL MEDICINES. T>ERSONS suffering from liver com | plaints, coughs, colds, worms, skin diseases, &c., are invited to try Nature’s cheap and universal remedy, “HERBS.” James Neil, importer of Herbs, and Bo tanic medicines, George street, Dunedin, has appointed MR. J. M. CAMBRIDGE, Chemist, Ashburton, _ . Agent for his highly-extolled medicines, Composition Powder for colds, Dandelion Coflee and Dandelion Pills for liver com plaints, Headache Pills, Botanic Cough Syrup ~ Worm Powders ~ Stomach Bitters ~ Blood Purifier, &c. Roots, Herbs, Barks, &c. of kind. every 370 CAMBRIDGE’S ORANGE-QUININE TONIC WINE IS acknowledged to be the mostagreeable and efficacious Tonic Stomachic yet pro duced. Itcontainsthe valuable Tonic proper ties of Peruvian Bark (“Quinine”) with the Stomachic properties of the Bitter Seville Orange, so combined as not to be objec tionable to the most delicate invalid.; and, as a “BITTERS,” is far superior to all other preparations. Invaluable to all suffering from loss of appetite, indigestion, general debility, ner vous affections, tic, ague, and derange ment of the system. When the stomach has become enfeebled or disarranged by disease, excess, or irregularities, or the appetite is impaired by mental or bodily exertion, or from any cause whatever, it gives a regularity and tone which is not obtained by any other medicine. One, two, or three wine-glass fuls may be taken during the day by persons suffering from the above com plaints, with the greatest benefit. It is highly recommended by the medical pro fession to be taken whenever Cod Liver Oil is ordered. By pouring the required dose of the oil into half a wine-glass of the “ Orange Quinine Wine ” scarcely a flavour of the oil is tasted, and the wine materially assists the oil in its beneficial operations. Price, 4s. Get. per wine bottle, and sent (carriage free) in cases containing one dozen, at 48s. Hold retail by all Chemists, and manufactured by J. M. CAMBRIDGE, MEDICAL HALL ASHBURTON. 3GO Business Notices. p E.OR6E ALLEN, ''ACCOUNTANT, COLLECTOR, HOUSE. LAND, AND COMMISSION AGENT, Saunders’ New Buildings, Ashburton. CERTIFICATED ACCOUNTANT IN BANKRUPTCY.



Medicinal. Testimonials. Tuam Street, Christchurch, April 28, 1879. To Professor Guscott, Sir, —I have been troubled with ' Liver Complain these last six years, many times not being able to attend to work. I have tried everything in the shape of patent medicines. I have been an outdoor patient in the Hospi tal ; I got at times temporary relief. I could not sleep on my left side; I kept roliing about backwards and forwards in bed. When I got up in the morning, I would rather be in bed, but work I had to attend to. When I had eaten a light meal I found it always lodged in my stomach. Always costive, a great palpi tation, pains across the chest, more particu larly under the left breast, always a violent pain between the shoulders, felt just the same as if any one was pouring water down my back, feet always cold. Happened to get one of your bills when you came to St. Asaph street, which explained to me the symptoms I was laboring under. When I applied to you, you told me all my symptoms, and guaranteed me a perfect cure, which, I am happy to say, you have done through your herbal treatment. I should recommend those troubled with Liver Complaint ta place themselves under your treatment. I am, Sir, Truly thankful, William Manson. Colombo Street, April 21, 1879. To Professor Guscott. Sir,--I have been troubled with Dysentery for the last three months, so much so that I was perfectly exhausted, the linings of my intestines peeled away in flakes. I tried every remedy that I could hear of, but to no purpose. Hearing that you were in Christchurch, and seeing the many wonderful cures, was induced to place myself under your treatment, aud I am ! happy to say in one week .1 am free from the diarrhoea, and gaining strength from your j herbal treatment. I am, yours respectfully, Ellen Brown. I give you this testimonial for the benefit o others, as I know there are a great many others suffering from the same complaint in Christchurch. Borough Hotel, Manchester Street, Christchurch, April 21, 1879. To Professor Guscott. Sir, —I have been troubled with Sciataca and Rheumatism since the commencement cf the West Coast diggings in 1864, where I had to leave through medical advice, and went to Melbourne, and thence to Sydney, and then I I thought I would try the tropical climate of Queensland, and only found temporary relief. I came to Christchnrch, and tried doctors of the best medical repute, and got no better. Thinking that it was useless to go any further I gave up all hopes of being restored ; I could scarcely walk, and staying at an old friend’s, he advised me to consult you, and I am happy to say I am in as perfect health as I was in 1864, when I crossed the ranges of the West Coast, and was only. ten days under your treatment. John O’Brien. To Professor Guscott. Sir, —Having been troubled with asthma for the last seven years, on several occasions I have been propped up in bed, and many times I had to get up and walk to get a breath of air, and had become so bad that I was not able to attend to my business ; in fact, I had become a burden to myself and the people with whom I was stopping. When I came to you you told me all my symptoms, which gave me confidence to place myself under your treatment, and, being a believer in herbs, and seeing the large assortment in your establishment, and also the references from other sufferers the same as myseif, in looking back to the time of my suffering so long, and spending so much money without receiving any benefit from the treat ment until I applied to you.—l remain, yours ever thankful, Donald Smith. Great King-street, Dunedin, May 30. To Professor Guscott. SIR,-—I have to inform you that I am able to return home after your treatment of 4 weeks’ duration, having been troubled with dropsy this last 4 years. I have been tapped twice ; I have been under the doctors in Oamaru, and also in Dunedin, and never received any bene fit from their treatment. When my sister called on you last April you told her if I would come to St. Kilda and stop with her you would treat me for a fortnight free of charge, and after that time, if I were no better, you would require no payment; but lam happy to inform you that I feel as well as ever I felt, and free of dropsy, and can eat and sleep well. I trust that your days may be long in Dunedin. You may be assured that I will speak of the cure you have effected in me on my return home, as I leave my si?tei to-morrow.—l remain yours ever grateful, Mrs. Isabella Fraser. St. Kilda, June 10, 1878.



Manchester Street, Christchurch, April 29th, 1879. To Professor Guscott, Sir, —I have been troubled with Neuralgia for a length of time, and have suffered the most excruciating pains; tried er erything that I could hear of, I then saw your testimonials in the papers, and the “ Star.” I was advised to give you a trial, but I have this to say that I am perfectly free from pain. I can eat and sleep well, and am not disturbed at nights or meal times as I have been for a length of time. I have told sevei al the pain I suffered, and the wonderful relief I have had, and I would ad vise anyone troubled with Neuralgia to apply to you, as they can depend on a perfect cure. Yours ever grateful, H. B. Williams, Tuam street, Christchurch. To Professor Guscott, Sir, —Having for the last four years suffered from bad eyes, being totally blind in one, and from using a solution of nitrate of silver as a lotion, which had penetrated my whole system, causing me the most acute pains, which, added to rheumatism, prevented my sleeping at night, and rendered my life absolutely burdensome to me, I have consulted and been treated by doc tors in different parts of Canterbury, as also in the Christchurch Hospital, but without obtain ing the slightest relief. Determined to leave no stone unturned while the smallest chance remained of an abatement of my sufferings, I applied to you immediately I heard of your arrival, and the cure which you have effected would seem to many incredible, but as I am still here a living proof of the success of your treatment, as can only be testified by hundreds in Christchurch, who knowing what I was like for so long up to a week ago, look with astonishment at the change which you have wrought. Wishing you many years of happi ness and prosperity in pursuing your useful career, I am, dear Sir, yours respectfully, Patrick Burns. Sexton’s Allen ton House, St. Asap'i-street, Christchurch,



Business Notices. T *1 IJ onDEFv * jJOMPiNY’S Direct Shipment of Winter Drapery, Sec,, Ex Coriclamts, HAS NOW ARRIVED, Consisting of Dress Stuffs, Calicos, Sheetings, Quilts, Towels, Clothing, Carpets, Druggets, Etc., Etc. Etc.,



S)ty i DOZEN M3*ley’s Hosiery, cou ~y i z :L slstlrg of Hose, Pants, Shlros, and Socks. Crewdson’s Calicos. No. 2 to No. 6, dhect from ti e makers. (\ A PAIRS BLANKETS, from the t/V Best Manufactory—Witney. 31 PIECES FLANNEL, from the Manufacturers, Rochdale. pf p DOZ. Cambric HANDKERCHIEF,. 0O from the Manufacturers, Belfast'. 0 A PIECES ,<j fj TWEED, from the Manufactory, Huddersfield. Horrocks’s Long Cloth, direct from the makers. Heavy Scotch Shirts, from the Best House in Glasgow.



ALSO, A LARGE ASSORTMENT OF Crockery, China, Glassware, Paperhangings, Hardware, Cabinet Goods, Cutlery, Electro-plate, &c., &c., ‘ &c. ’ ' The whole of the above bought lay their London agents, on the most advan tageous terms, with best discounts from manufacturers, will be Sold at the SMALLEST POSSIBLE PROFIT. T. R. HODDER & COMPANY purpose giving every advantage to their now and increasingly large circle of customers, by Selling the , above Shipment of DRAPERY AND GENERAL MERCHANDISE, AT WHOLESALE, OR LESS THAN WHOLESALE PRICES, FOR CASPI, IN ANY QUANTITIES, Especially as Another Shipment is daily expected per 4£ Redgauntlet,” and they would rather make a sacrifice of profit than pay too heavily on Insurance Risk. Also just added to stock TEAS AND SUGARS OF SPLENDID VALUE. BREAD, 4%d. per Loaf, for Cash, at the Store ; sd. if delivered for Cash or Weekly Accounts Only. Flour always on hand j,?.n 501 b., ioolb., and 2oolb. Bags. A LARGE ASSORTMENT OF COLONIAL AND IMPORTED Boots and Shoes, FURNISHING AND HOUSEHOLD IRONMONGERY. AGENTS FOR NORWICH UNION Fire Insurance SOCIETY. HODDER and COMPANY ASHBURTON. 814