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Printed and Published by , Horace John Weeks and Charles Dixon,' at their Printing ,Office, ,Easl : Street, Ashburton, ' July 30, 1879.*' ‘



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.ct ,i-street B*KL rhos. Banks— Jiank «f K \J n'iOri Bank Boarding Horn “ Albert’Boar ,:ig-house, Wills-st. J Cotton, Spanish Re;tau.ant, Havelock • street. rhitdfrs. Contractors, Etc. -- B GAnikin, Steam Saw Mills, Moor-slree. Tbos- Williams, Tinwald Q f Compton, Builder, Moore-stree . BOOKSF-LLERS AND STATIONERS ■ North (next to Quill’s Hotel.) M. Nealas, East-street Brewers and Bottlers Wood and Co., Cameron-street Quinton Bros., Mount Somers Road Cabinetmakers— £, Bradei, Tinwald ; Cabinetmakers and Undertakers— T A, Gates, Peter-street, near Quill s Thomas williams, 1 imvald C Buildings Eaih way Station Drapers and Clothiers— D. Williamson and Co , East-street Orr arc Co., East-street Hodder & Co., Saunhers Buildings. Furniture Warerooms — A. Spillard, Tancred Street Collins and Son, Moore Street Grocers, General Dealers, Etc. Oinrand Co,, East-street Fricdiawdea- Bros., East-street Hodder and C©,, Saunders Buildings. D. Williamson and Co., East-steeet. &c.— W, T, Davison, Moore-street r, Madigan, Havelock Street. Somerset Hotel, East-street Quill’s Commercial Hotel, East Street North near Railway Station w . , Mutch- and McKenzie, Ashburton Hotel, East Street. Ironmongers— Orr and Co., East-street Hodder and Co., Saunders’ Buildings. Milliner and Dressmaker Mrs. Adams, Cox-street Painter, &c. — L K. Chapman, Tancred-street X S. Tucker, Moore-street. Printers and Publishers— Weeks and Dixon, East-street Plumbers, Gasfitters, Tinsmiths, Etc.— S. Hardley, East Street. J. C. Dolman, Tancred-street Joseph Hyde, Tancred-street Surveyors— . C. E. Books and Son, Triangle, Wakanui Road Tailors— Aitken and Co., Havelock-street Tentmakers — Wm. Patching, East-street. USTNotices in this Directory, £i per annum. Agencies. THE ASHBURTON HERALD nd Borough and County Advertiser (With which is incorporated the Evening Echo.) ASHBURTON, WAKANUI, AND SEA, FIELD MAIL EXPRESS. SUBSCRIBERS to The Ashburton Herald, residing at and between the above places will, in future, be supplied by Samd© Olsen’s Mail Express, which lea ' Tes AsMsuiton. every Tuesday and will please forward their names to any of ite Agents, or our Office; as early .as possible. Subscription : 2<y post or express, Bs. 6d. per quarter; in jMivallce ’ /s * P er quarter ; or 28*. per annum. The Ashburton Herald will contain all the latest telegraphic and other news, grain and produce market reports, and particu lar attention will be paid to the wants of settlers. All notices referring to the Borough Council, County CoumiL and the Road Beards, will be found in the Herald. "Agencies where The Herald can be obtained : -•Wakanui School ... McClure Wakanui Creek.. ... G. Leadley SeafieLd M. Bruce T. M. Jones Charing*Cross ... G. S. JBrown Newland. Ed Watkins Che Agents will supply primed forms for new subscribers to sign. 'ASHBURTON HERALD, ,Published Daily. Country Edition ... 3p.m. Town Edition ... 4.30p.m. are requested to make known any irregularity in the delivery, : whether in Town or Country, which shall ... ,be immediately remedied. Country Sub . scribers. along the Wakanui Road to the school, thence to Seafield, Cambridge, and Newland, are supplied by the mail-cart , ;every Tuesda; and Friday.



GLORIOUS NEWS! GREAT REDUCTIONS IN ALL CLASSES OF DRAPERY AND FANCY GOODS, AT ORR & CO’S., £IO,OOO to be Sold at a Sacrifice. PRICES TO SUIT THEjTIMES. 4 cases of snow flake Wincey at s}4d per yard, worth 9d. 2 cases Flannel, is. 2d. to is. 6d. per yard, slightly soiled, worth is. lod. r case Ladies’ Ulster Cloaks at 18s. 6d. 1 case Ladies’ Jackets at 12s, 6d. to 255. 1 bale white Blankets at 16s. 6d. to 225, slightly soiled, worth 27 s, 6d, SPECIAL BARGAINS IN Calicoes at 3s. 6d. to ss. 6d. per doz. 50 doz. Ladies’ Cambric Handkerchiefs at 4s. 6d. to 7s. 6d. per doz. Ribbons in all shades at reduced prices 30 doz. Ladies’ Silk Ties at 6d. and is. each 6 doz. prs. Ladies’ Boots, stained, will be given away at ss. 9d. 20 pieces wool Tartan will be sold at is. 6d. per yard 5 doz. Ladies’ Straw Hats given away at 6d. each 2 doz. Ladies’ Costumes at half-price. CLOTHING I CLOTHING I We hold an immense stock of Cloth ing—Colonial, Geelong, and Mosgiel made, in every variety and style of suits. Gent’s Ulster Coats in great variety Boys’ Suits, Boys’ Ulster Coats Gents’ Hats, Gents’ Ties Men’s Shirts at 2s. 6d. each Waterproof Coats from 15s. 6d. up wards. As this is a Genuine Sale and all goods of first-class quality we would ask the public to call as early as possible, as a speedy clearance is anticipated. A LOT OF FELT CARPETS AT IS. 60. PER YARD. DRESSMAKING DEPARTMENT. We have just engaged a first-class Dressmaker from London, who will take charge this week. Good style and perfect fit guaranteed. Dresses and Costumes made to order on the shortest notice. ORR AND CO., IMPORTERS, ASHBURTON AND RAKAIA.



B 0 If g! BOQ EB ! CLEARING OUT SALE Reduction of ss. in the Pound. WEEKS AND DIXON >) jq>EG to call special attention to their Clearing-Out Sale of the undermentioned Books, at a Great Reduction on former prices, in order to effect a Speedy Clearance, as they intend giving up the Book Trade, and carry on the Stationery and Account Book Business on a more extensive scale. - ‘ ' A,i 5. i Particular attention is invited to their Large and Varied Assortment of Church Services, Wesleyan and Presbyterian Hymn Books, some of -which are in Very Elegant Bindings, all to be Sold Out at 25 per cent, reduction.



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The Little Camp on Eagle Hill, 3s. 6d. Sceptres and Crowns, 3s. 6d. Fairy Stories with a Purpose, 2s. Marco Yisconte, 2s. lOd. Sydney Stuart, 2s. 4d. Aunt Martha's Corner Cupboard, 3s. 6d, In India, 3s. 6d. Little Mercy, an Australian Temperance Tale, 3s. 6d. Favorite Fairy, Tales, 2s. Bd. The Fairy Spinner, 3§. Hall’s Yineyard, a Temperance Tale, 3/6. Too Good for Anything, 2s. 4d. Prince Übbeley Bubble, 3s, The Lost Father, 4s. Miss Roberts’ Fortune, 2s. Little Hazel, 3s. 6d. Washed Ashore, 2s. 4d. Tumaside Cottage, 3s, Trot’s Letters to her Doll, 3s. 6d. Told in the Twilight, 2s. 4d. Penelope, 2s. lOd. Tract Magazine, Is. 6d. On the Eve, 2s. lOd. The Silver Casket, 4s. Swiss Family Robinson, 4s. 6d. Recreations of a Country Parson, 4s. A Cloud of Witnesses, 6s. Moody, and his Work, 6s. The Argonaut (2), 3s, 9d, each Church Life in Australia (2), 2s. each The Home and the Synagogue, 4s, Christmas at Annesley , 3s, Richard Hunns, 4s, Sword and Garment, 2s. 9d. The Land of the Sun, ss. Lectures on Preaching, 4s. 3d. Tales of Old Ocean, 3s. 6d. Military Heroes of England, 4s. Earth and its Treasures, 4s. General Beckwith, 3s. 6d. The Diary of Dampier, 3s. 6d.



Scott’s Poems, 3s. Lyric Gems of Scotland (2), ss. each, ~ ~ morocco binding, 6s. Gd Goldsmith's Poems, 4s. Gd. Sunday School Speaker, Is. 2d. Sabbath School Reciter, Is. 2d. Temperance Speaker (4), I s - 2d. eaclp Excelsior Reciter, Is. lOd. Afloat and Ashore, 2s. 3d. Sons of the Cross and Crown Is. 6d. Under the Microscope, Is. 9d. Humming Birds, 2s. 3d. City Sparrows, 2s. 3d. , Conrad and Columbine, 2s. 9d. j The Children and the Robin, 2s. Stories of the Apostles, Is. lOd. Diversions at Holycott, 2s. 3d. The New Year’s Bargain, 2s. Child’s Corner Book, §s. 94, The Absentee, 2s. Children of the Line, Is. lOd. Philip and his Garden, 2s. Thq Bqy’e Book of Recreation, 4s. Gd. The Boy’s Prize Book, 4s. Gd. The Boy’s Book, 4s. Gd. Every Boy’s Annual, 6s, Once a Week (2), 3s. 9d. each. . \ Nails Driven Home, 2s. 3d. Nettie’s Mission, 3s. Gd. Revolt of the Field, 2s. Kate Brunton, 2s. Homely Proverbs, 2s. j Phrenological Works (2), 4s. Gd. each. Ball Room Companion, 7d. Ready Rockaners, Gd. each Mercantile Letter Writers, Is. each Carpenters Spelling, 7d. Comprehensive Letter,Writer, Is, 2d. Advice to a Mother, 25." ' British History, 2s. Royal Readers, 2s, 3d. . t , ; Grammar and Analysis, 2s. lOd.



—REMEMBER The Sale will be held for a limited period, to make room for Consignments of Stationery, Account Books, &c., SOLD AT THE V j | ASHBURTON HERALD OFFICE WEE K S AN D. DIX ONj PROPRIETORS, EAS'l' STREET, ASHBURTON.



» l- ) G H’S CANTERBURY RESTAURANT, Papanxii Road, near Ppst Office, Christchurch, MEA L S • AT ALL HOURS QF THE DAY. Board and Lodging, 175.., 18s.y £1 a week. BEDS & MEALS— Is. Each. 452 : 1" CHERTSEY. A. R. M ARK HA M (Next Montgomery’s, Chertsey), GENERAL STOREKEEPER, HA AUNG taken over the sfcorc^of. Messrs. Orr and Co., and increased the sto.ck, is prepared to supply iirst-class articles in Grocery, Drapery, Ironmongery. etc. Agent for THE ASHBURTON HERALD. 423 Medicinal. STEEDMAN’S SOOTHING POWDERS FOR - .. CHILDREN CUTTING TEETH.' CAUTICN TO PURCHASERS. The value of this well-known Family Medi cine has been largely tested in all parts of the world, and by all grades of society, for upwards of FIFTY YEARS. Its well-earned exten sive sale lias induced SPURIOUS IMITA TIONS, some of which in OUTWARD APPEARANCE so-closely resemble the ori ginal as to have deceived many purchasers. The proprietor therefore feels it due to the public to give a special caution against the use of SUCH IMITATIONS. .= V r Purchasers are therefore requested, carefully to observe the four following: distinctive characteristics, without which hone are genuine:— ■' 5 . Ist—ln every case 5 ' the words JOHN STEEDMAN, CHEMIST, WALWORTH, SURREY, are engraved- oh the Government Stamp affixed to each packet. 2n:l—Each Single Powder has directions for the dose, and the words, John Steedman, Chemist, Walworth, Surrey, printed thereon. 3rd —The name, Steedman, is always spelt with two EE’s. 4th —The manufacture is carried on solely at Walworth, Surrey, Sold in Packets by all Chemists and Medi cine Vendors. : Sold by Kempthorne, Prosser and Co., Auckland. 49° HEALTH FOR ALL. nOLLOFAY’S PILLS.AND OINTMENT THE PILLS Purify the LioaT, correct all disorders of the Liver, Stomach, Kidneys and Bowels/ and,are invaluable in all conn plaints incidental to Females. THE OINTMENT is the only relhibli remedy Tor Bad Legs, Old Wounds, Soros, and Ulcers. For Bronchitis, Diphtheria, Coughs,. Cc Ids, . Gout, Rheumatism,' and all Skin Di seases it has no equal. " Sold by the Proprietor, Thomas • Holloway, 533, Oxford Street, London, and by all Medicine Vendors throughout the World. GRATEFUL —COMFORTIN' G.' JgPPS’S BREAKFAST COCOA. “ By a thorough knowledge of the natural laws which govern the operations of digestion and nutrition, and •by a careful application oi the fine properties :of well selected cocoa, Mr. Epps has provided our breakfast tables with a delicately-flavoured beverage which may save us many heavy doctors’ bills. It is by the judi cious use of such articles of diet, that ah constitu tion may be gradually built up until strong enough to resist, every tendency to disease. Hundreds 'of subtle maladies are floating arc und us, ready to attack wherever there Sis a weak point- We may escape many a fata Abaft by keeping ourselves well fortified with pare bicod and a properly nourished frame. ” — The Ciii: Service Gazette, . i - SOLD ONLY IN PACKETS LABELLED JAMES EPPS AND C O Homcepathic Chemists, London. KEATING’S COUGH LOZENGES. COUGHS, ASTHMA, BRONCHITIS, . ACCUMULATION OF PHLEGM. Composed of the purest articles.-ii These Lozenges contain no opium nor any deleterious drug, therefore the most delicate , can take them with perfect confidence, Thgjr beneficial, effect is speedy and certain. This old rjnfailr ing family remedy is daily recommended by the most eminent physicians. In use nearly 60 years. MEDICAL TESTIMONY. 22, Cold Harbour Lane, London, July 25th, 1877. •• ' Sir,—Your Lozenges are' 'excellent, and their beneficial effect most reliable. I strongly recommend them in cases of eough and asthma. You are at liberty to state this as my opinion, formed from many years’ experience. J. Bringloe, M.R.C.S.L., L.S.A., L.M. } •„» . ... -jj* * • Mr; T; Keating, / Tndian'Medical -Service. Dear Sir, —Having tried your Lozenges in India I have much pleasure in. testifythg to their beneficial eitects in cases of Incipient Consumption, Asthma and Bronchial Affec tions. 1 have prescribed them largely with the best results. '■ I' L W. B. G —, Apothecary, H.M.S. Keating’s Cough Lozenges are sold by all Chemists, in tins of various sizes, each having the words “Keating’s Cough Lozenges” engraven on the Government stamp. 637 KEATING’S WORM TABLETS, ’ A PURELY VEGETABLE SWEETMEAT, both in appearance and taste, furnishing a most' agreeable method of administering the only; geftajn remedy for IN T E STINAL or TJJRjiAD WQRiff.S. It is a perfectly safe pnd npld pjreparat jqn, arid is adapted jfgr children. Spiel in tips by p.ll cnemjsts. * proprietor, THQS, KEATING, London, fixfiprt Chpn}ist qnd Druggist. 637



Medicinal Team Street, Christchurch, dmr. 7 y.;. April 28, 1879. To Professor Guscott. Sir,—l have been troubled with Livei Complain these last six years, many times not being able to attend to work. .1 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 3 I kept rolling about backwards and forwards in bed. When •Igot.up.in .the-morning, .1 would rather be in bed but work I had to attend to. When T had eaten a light meal I found it always lodged in my stomach. Always costive, a great palpi tation, pains across fhe chest, more particu larly under the left breast, always a violent pain between'the shoulders'; felt just thejsame as if any one, was pouring water down my back, feet always cold. Happened to get one of your bills when you; came tb. St. Asaph street, which explained to me the symptoms I was laboring under.' When Tappfied 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.';; f I; ; , I am, Sir, Truly thankful, : r 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 ihat I was perfectly exhausted, ■ the linings of my iniestines peeled away in flakes. I tried jevery remedy that I could hear of, butlto no purpose. Hearing that you were in Christchurch, and seeing ihe many wonderful cures,.- was;induced to place myself under your treatment, and I am happy to say in one week. I am free from the diarrhoea, and gaining strength lrom; your herbal treatment. v . j.jj.; « ;: " - 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 thought T would try the tropical'.climate' of Queensland, and only found temporary relief. I came to Christchurch, and dried 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 5 hcould scarcely walk, and staying at an old friend’s, be 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. Jqiin O’Brien. To Professor-Guscott. , t . 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 b'ad l tHat 1 was not able to attend to my business ; in Let, I had become a burden to myself and the people with whom I was stopping. When I came to you you told memlt'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 myself, 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/ : TOT/' l. I ■ 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 youh treatment 064 weeks’ I duration, having been troubled ? with dropsy this last 4 years,. • I have been*'tapped twice 5 I have been under the doctors in Qaifiani, and also ip Dunedin, and never received any bene fit. from their - treatment, . When- my i sister ‘called on you last April you told her if I would, come to St. ICilda and stop with her you wpuld. treat me for a fortnight free - ;of charge, ancl after that .time* if D were no better, t you would require no payment 3 but Tam 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 clays may be long, in Dunedin, j You may be assured that I will speak of the cure you have effected in me on my return home, as I leave my "istei to-morrow. —I remain yours ever grateful, j Mrs. Isabella Fraser. "• St. ICilda, June jo,. 1878. .. -. ■.A • [ '{ ... « j ■' ■ Manchester Street, i L . Christchurch, April 29th,, 1579. To Professor Guscott, ‘ ’' | ; Sir,—l have been troubled with. Neuralgia for a length of time, and have suffered the most excruciating pains 3 tried e' erytliing that I: could hear of, I then , saw your testimonials in the s and the ! “ Stine” ! I was advised to give you a trial, but.-1 have this to say that I am perfectly, free from, pain, I can- eat and sleep well, ancl am not disturbed ; at nights op meal times as I have been for a length of time.' I have told several the pain I suffered, and the wonderful relief I have had, and I woulcb ad vise -anyone troubled' with Neuralgia to apply to you, as they can depend on: a perfect cure. Yours ever grateful,IT/ 'Pi4 H. B. Williams, Tuam street, Christchurch.,



To Professor Guscptt, Sir, —Having for the last four years suffered from bad eyes, i being totally blind ih one, and from using a solution of nitrate of silver as a lotion, which had penetrated my whole system, causing mg the most acute perns, whiohi added to rheumatism, prevented nty sleepiQgat night, and rendered niy 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 untnrned while the smallest jchance remained of an abatement of my sufferings; D applied to you immediately I heard of your arrival, and the pipe you Jjjjyg effp^edj would se.en> tq |f|q.hy l^fcrd^ftvjt- as I am" still here a living proof qf the success of your treatment, as can only be testified by hundreds iii 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,Qf hqppi“ ness; and prosperity in pursuing your useful career, I»am, dear Sir, yours respectfully, . ■ Patrick Burns. Sexton’s Allenton House, Ts .• ,-t.t ! ... St. Asaph-street, Christchurch. '" •'



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