The two approached it, stooped, and were in the very act of lifting it into the water, when Seth suddenly removed his shoulder, and arose to the upright position. “ Come, give a lift ; ” sai 1 Graham. “ Graham, I guess I wouldn’t take the log, I don’t think it will answer.”

“Won’t answer? Why not? In the name of common sense, give some reason.” “ Let that log alone ! Do you h i l:rstand Graham looked up, and started at the ap pearance Seth. His eyes fairly scintillated and he seemed ready to spring upon him, for daring to utter a word of d spute. “ Come along with me !” commanded Seth, in a voice hoarse with passion. It wouldn’t do to disregard that command ; and, taking up his rifle, Graham lost no time in obeying it. But he wondered greatly whether Seth was suddenly become crazy or foolish, lie followed him a short distance, and then hastened up beside him. Seeing that his face had recovered it usual expression, he gained courage and asked what lie meant by such commands ? “ s Didn’t you take notice that that log was holler?”

“ I believe it was, although I did nst ex amine it closely.” “ Wal, if you had examined it closely or even loosely, so that you took a peep into the Jog, you’d have seen a big Mohawk curled up theie snug and nice !” “Is it possible! How came you to see him ?”

“The minute I seed the log was hol'er, I had my s’picions that there might be some thing or other in it. and I made up my mind that we shouldn’t undertake to lilt it till I knovvd how it was. When I come to look closer, I knowd tliar was something sure enough, for the way the bark was scratched at the mouth showed that plain enough. It wouldn’t do, you see, to stoop down and peep in, for like as not the redskin would blaze away smack in • my face. So-1 jest dropped my cap, and, as I stooped down to pick it up, I kind of slewed one eye ’round over my shoulder, and as sure as blazes, I seen a big moccassin ! I did, by gracious ! I then pro ceeded to argufy the question ; and, after con siderable discussion, both in the affirmative and the negative, I came unanimously to the conclusion that as I’d seen an Injin’s foot, if I’d foller.it up, I’d be pretty sure to find the Injin himself; and, moreover, also, if there was one Injin about, you could make up your mind that there are plenty more not far off. By gracious ! If I hadn’t looked a little ram perageous, you wouldn’t have let go that log so very quick, eh ?” “No; you alarmed me considerably. But what is to be done !” “ The cowards are poking around the woods, fixing out some plan to ambush us again. They’ve no idea we’ve smelt the rat that’s brewing in the bud, and they’re too cowardly to show their faces until they’ve got to, or let us slip.” “ Shall we tell Havciland ?’’ “ No; I will let Haldidge know it, if he hasn’t found it out already. The raft has got to be made, and we must keep on at k till it’s finished, as though we knowd every thing was right. Keep still now, or Alf will notice our talking.” They were so close to the woodman that they changed their conversation. “ No material ?” asked Haverland, looking up. „ “ It’s rather scarce down where we’ve been,” replied Graham. “Shan’t I help you?” asked Inn, looking up archly. “I guess we won’t need your help as Ha..- didge seems to have enough already.” The hunter at this moment approached, bending under the weight of two heavy limbs. These were instantly lashed together, but it was found that the raff was much too weak and light, and more stuff was necessary before it would even float Ina. Accordingly, Hal didge plunged into the wood again. Seth walked beside him.until they were a few yards away, when he asked : “ Do you understand ? ’ “ What ?” asked the hunter in astonishment. “ Over there,” answered Seth, jerking his thumb over his shoulder toward the log men tioned. “Redskins?” “*T rather guess so.” “ I smelt them, awhile ago. ffou’d better go back and watch Alf. I’ll get enough wood. Danger !” “ No ; they’ll try sdme game, look out for /yourself.” With this, Seth turned on his heel and re joined Ilaverland. Graham was a short dis tance away cutting withes, which the woodman was as busily using. As Seth came up he noticed Ina. She was sitting upon the ground a few feet from her father, and her attention seemed wholly al sorbed vich something down the stream. Seth watched her closely. “ Isn’t that a log yonder ?” she a-ked. Seth looked in the direction indicated. With no small degree of astonishment, he saw the identical tree which .he and Graham dis puted over, afloat in the river. This awoke his apprehensions and he signaled at once for Haldidge. “ What’s the row?)” asked the hunter as he came up. Seth gave his head a toss down stream, by way of reply, and added, “ Don’t let ’em, see you’re watching it, for it might scare ’em.” Nevertheless Haldidge turned square around and took a long, searching look at the suspicious object. “ What do you make of it ? ” “Them Mohawks are the biggest fools I ever heard of, to think that such an old trick as that can amount to any thing. '’ “ What trick do you mean? ” asked Haver land. “Why, you see that log yonder, half sunk in the water, that we are all looking at? Well, there are four or five Mohawks behind that, waiting for us to launch our ralt.” “Maybe its nothing more than a floating tree or log,” said the woodman. “ Y-c-s,” drawled the hunter sarcastically, “ maybe so ; I s’pose a log would be very apt to float up stream, wouldn’t it ? ” “ Why is it approaching ? ” asked Graham. “Not very fast,” answered Seth, “for I guess it’s hard work for them fellows to swim zip stream. Ah! byJehoshaplrat! I understand the game. Look ; don t you see it s fnithei out than it was ? They’re going to get as near the middle as they can, and so close to us that when we undertake to cross, the current will carry us right down plump against ’em, when they’ll rise up in their wrath and devour us. Fact, as sure as you live.” “ We might as well understand matters at once,” added Haldidge. “ The plan of the Indians is undoubtedly the same as Seth sug gests. In crossing, we cannot help drifting downward, and they are trying to locate them selves so as to make a collision between us. But they will make no attack until we are in the water. So you may keep at work upon the raft, Alf, without any fear, while Seth and I \ reconnoiter. Come, Graham, you may as well go along with us. Let us enter the wood seperately at first, and we’ll come together as soon as we can get out of sight. Act as though we didn’t suspicion any thing, and I’ll wager my rifle here against your hat that we’ll outwit the cowards after all.” The three entered the wood as proposed. After going a few yards they came together a§ “Now, whispered Seth, “Christopher Columbus! you will see some fun. Follow close, boys, and keep shady.” Being now fairly within the wood, they pro ceededln a direction parallel with the course of the river, using extreme caution, for it was more than probable some of the Indian scouts were secreted in the wood. Keeping entirely

away from the river until Seth judged they were below the suspicious log, they approached it. A reckless move, at this point, would have Seen fatal. Fortunately, there was a species of gra-.s growing from the wood out to a coil* adorable distance in the water. Through this, they m’.de their way [much after the fashion of snakes. Seth as usual, was in front, and it struck Graham that he absolutely slid over the around without any exertion on his part. . In a’nrnieiit, they were down to the river’s brink. " They now slowly raised theii heads and peered over and through the grass out into the river. The log was a short distance above and they hail a perfect view of the side which was opposite to Uaverland. Not a sign of an Indian was visible. The tree was anchored in the middle of the stream.

“ There is something there f ’ whispered Graham. _ “ —sh ! keep quiet and watch and |you il see !” admonished Seth. A moment'pnore, \and the log apparently, without any human agency, slightly changed its position. As it did so, Graham saw some thing glisten on the top of it. He was at a loss to understand what it meant, and tui ne 1 inquiringly toward Haldidgc. The lattei had his keen eye fixed upon it, and theie was a grim, exulting smile upon his face. He mo tioned for Graham to preserve silence. As our hero turned his gaze once more to ward the river, he saw that the log was still further into the stream. Something like pol ished metal was seen glistening even brighter than before. He looked carefully, and in a moment saw that there were seveial lines resting upon the surface of it. While gazing and wondering where the owners of these weapons could conceal them selves, the water suddenly seemed to pait on 'he side of the log toward them, and the bronzed face of an Indian rose to view. Up, up, it went, until the shoulders were out of the water, when he remained stationary a mo ment, and peered over the log at Ilaveiland. Seemingly satisfied, he quietly sank down into the water again ; but Graham noticed that lie did not disappear beneath tne surface, where it appeared he had hitherto kept himself, nestled in so close to the log that almost any one would have supposed he w : as a pa> tof it. His head resembled exactly a large knot in the wood. Graham now noticed also that theie were two other protuberances, precisely similar to the first. The conclusion was certain. There were three fully armed Mohaw ks con cealed behind the log, who were doing then utmost to steal unawares upon the fugitives. (To be continued.)

THE ASHBURTON HERALD.

| Saturday, January 31, 18S0.



For Sale. TO PRINTERS. MACHINE FOR SALE. For sale.— One Second-hand Double Demy Tape Printing MACHINE, in thorough working order, with rollers, moulds, &c., complete. This machine has been replaced by a Double Royal Wharfedale, which necessitates removal of the Double Demy Machine formerly used for printing the “Herald ” and “ Guardian,” for hand or steampower. Can be seen and all par ticulars obtained at our office. For a Country Office this Machine suits admirably, as it can easily be turned by hand, for which we have fitted a fly wheel and handle. P MCE £7O. WEEKS & DIXON. Ashburton, January 14, 1879



Conveyances. THE LONGBEACH COACH ! ! aEORGE WILLCOCKS, in taking up tlie Royal Mail’s running, begs to intimate that as soon as lie secured the mail contract he issued cards announcing his intention of REDUCING THE FARES, So that the credit of RUNNING THE FIRST CHEAP COACH Belongs to him, and to no one else. The fares by Willcocks’ coach are exactly 3d. per mile ordinary fares, and lid. per mile for Saturday return. They are as under— Longbeach to Ashburton, ordinary 55., return Bs. Waterton to Ashburton, 3s. Gd. ordi nary, 6s. return. Ashton to Ashburton, 3s. ordinary, ss. return. Wheatstone to Ashburton, 2s. 6d. ordinary, 4s. return. SINGLE FARE RETURN ON SATURDAYS. The coach leaves the Booking Office, Quill’s Commercial Hotel, each day at 3.15 ; Post Office, 3.30. NEW COACH, with every comfort. Sound cattle, safely handled by Tom Cotton, as good a whip as ever held the ribbons. 4080 OPPOSITION THE SOUL OF TRADE. REDUCTION IN FARES. TH. BREWER, in thanking the public 0 of Ashburton, Longbeach, and Water ton, for their liberal support in the past, begs to announce to his numerous customers and friends, that he intends running his Coach DAILY as usual ; and he now in tends making considerable Reductions in the Fares. T. H. B. relies on the support of his hitherto numerous patrons to enable him to carry out the above motto. T. H. BREWER, Proprietor. 895a—33a NOTICE TH. BREWER’S COACH leaves , Longbeach for Ashburton DAILY at 8 a.m. via Waterton, 8.40 a.m., Ashton, 9a. m., Wheatstone, 9.15 a. m., arriving at Ashburton in time for the 10 o’clock trains. The Coach returns by the same route, on arrival of the 3 p.m. train from Christchurch. Booking Office—Cox street. All orders, parcels, and telegrams punctually attended to. T. H. BREWER, Proprietor. 896a—347 ECOOKSON, Wills Street, runs the „ MAIL COACH from Ashburton Railway Station to Green Street, Alford Forest, and Mount Somers, every Tuesday and Friday, returning Wednesday and Saturday at 3 p.m. CHRISTMAS CARDS—Tops and Pre sents. H- M. JONES, Stationer Baring Square,



Auction Sales. MONDAY, 2nd FEBRUARY, 12.30 sharp. ALFRED HARRISON has received instructions from the Trustee in the estate of J. P. Parker, Watchmaker, East street, to seli by public auction on the premises, the stock in trade cons'sting of— Clocks, Watches, Jewellery, Spec tacles, Watch Glasses, Springs, Plated ware, &c., &c., &c. Sale at 12.30 sharp. ALFRED HARRISON, 993 a Auctioneer. SATURDAY, 7th FEBRUARY, At 1 o’clock. By Order of the Mortgagee. ALFRED HARRISON has received instructions from the Mortgagee to sell by Public Auction, at his rooms, on above date, TOWN SECTION No. 467, Havelock street. Comment upon this valuable property is unnecessary. Situated in the centre of the town, and well adapted for a business site or private dwelling. For absolute sale. Terms very liberal. SATURDAY, 7th FEBRUARY, 1 o’clock. ALFRED HARRISON, 4530-995 a Auctioneer. MR. JOHN LLOYD CRAWLEY, Auctioneer, Stock, Land, and Commission Agent. Farms, Town and Suburban Sections, for Sale and to Let. J. LLOYD CRAWLEY, AUCTIONEER, Offices, Saunders Buildings, Ashburton. 737 a



Business Notices. CABINETMAKING & UPHOLSTERING ESTABLISHMENT, East Street (next Echo Dining Rooms), ASHBURTON. John Mee ch, PRACTICAL CABINETMAKER, UPHOLSTERER, PAPERHANGER, Ac. ALL KINDS OF REPAIRS. Furniture Renovated and Repolished, or Exchanged. 963 a jmmm witlM MMm NEW BUSINESS. CO-OPERATIVE BREAD AND BIS CUIT FACTORY. TRIANGLE, ASHBURTON, WILL OPEN ON MONDAY, FEBRUARY 2. All orders, town or country, punctually attended to. Wedding Cakes made to order. Dinner, Ball, and Pic-nic Parties sup plied on reasonable terms. All other Confectionery made to order. A. THIELE, Manager. 986 a



ANSTEE’S DINING ROOMS, TANCRED STREET, ASHBURTON. THE Proprietor begs to inform visitors to Ashburton, and the travelling public generally, that the best accommo dation for Boarders in Ashburton is to be had at the above establishment. A LIBERAL TABLE & MODERATE CHARGES. MEALS AT ALL HOURS ... Is. BEDS Is. BOARD & LODGING ... 18s. & 20s. PRIVATE REFRESHMENT ROOMS FOR LADIES. PROPRIETOR, J. G. ANSTEE. 985 a ~ JUST ARRIVED. PAPER BAGS, PAPER BAGS. r( ONFECTIONERS, Fruiterers, / Grocers, Drapers, Seedsmen, &c., can be supplied with Paper Bags, all sizes, and Printed or Plain. WEEKS AND DIXON, General Printers, East street North. IT is only a Penny, is to be got every where in Town, along the Railway ine, and of tha Country Agents.



Auction Sales. TUESDAY, 3rd FEBRUARY, TIN WALD YARDS. BY ORDER OF THE BAILIFF OF R.M. COURT. l/iTESSRS. EDMISTON BROS., and JjX GUNDRY, have received instruc tions from the Bailiff of the R.M. Court to sell at the Tinwald Yards, on Tuesday, 3rd February — 1 DRAUGHT HORSE. Sale at 2 o’clock. EDMISTON BROS., & GUNDRY, 1003 a Auctioneers. Public Notice. TURNIP SEEDS. SALE by the un torsl-nod — Green Top Yellow Aberdeen Purple „ „ Devonshire Grey Stone Mammoth Purple Top White Stone Stubble Grass and Clover Seeds. White Clover Red ~ Timothy Alsike Lucerne A<C. , A;0. , Gorso Italian Rye Cocksfoot Perennial Trefoil Ac. Building Material. 100,000 FEET OF ASSORTED TIMBER White & Black Pine Black Birch T. and G. Flooring Y.D.L. T. and G. Lining Totara Kauri, Ac., Ac. COALS AND FIREWOOD IN ANY QUANTITY. EDMISTON BROS. & GUNDRY, East Street.



Agents for tlie SOUTH BRITISH FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY. Capital £1,000,000. Risks taken on all kinds of Property, Growing Crops, Gram in Stack, Thiesh ing Machines. EDMISTON BROS. & GUNDRY, East Street. FARMS FOR SALE in blocks of 50 to 100 acres. Price from £2 15s. per acre. EDMISTON BROS. & GUNDRY, East Street. To Let and. for Sale. THE undersigned has the following PROPERTIES to LET with a pur chasing clause, or FOR SALE on liberal terms of payment — feJA ACRES good WHEAT LAND, JLeJU all ploughed and ready for cross ploughing for wheat ; situated about three miles from the township. ACRES, near the above ; also good WHEAT LAND, ploughed once, and ready for cross-ploughing. ACRES, partly improved, near Wins low. This will be sold very cheap, and on very liberal terms. 7 ACRES, fenced and planted ; situated near the East Town Belt, good site for private residence. TOWN PROPERTIES. T7ALUABLE BUSINESS SITE in Bur v nett Street, being T.S. 177, next the “ Mail” office. PART of T.S. 139, Peter Street. This will be sold cheap, and on liberal terms. mO Railway Employes, Mechanics, and J- Others.—FOß SALE, cheap, Lot 78, situated on East Town Belt. Terms, £5 cash ; balance by monthly or quarterly payments. T. BULLOCK. FOR SALE —Cheap, 60 acres growing crop of OATS. Terms liberal. T. BULLOCK. FOR SALE, A COMPACT FARM, well-watered, and really first-class land of about 200 acres, situated on Lomrbeach Estate. For full particulars, apply to 6 THOMAS EULLOCK. 7110 Persons desirous of renting GRASS JL LAND near town, 120 ACRES to Let, situated close to the Racecourse. Rent low. T. BULLOCK. TO LET, at a Very Low Rental, TWO SHOPS in East Street; also, one in Burnett Street. T. BULLOCK



Public Notices. SPECIAL NOTICE. 13 ROFESSOR WALLENBURG, JL Oculist. Auiust, and Specialist (From Europe.) May be consulted upon all Diseases of the Eye, Ear, and Throat, Deafness, Noises in the Head, Defective Sight, Catarasts, Amaurosis, Opthalmia, Gutta- Scrcna, Loss of the Eyelashes, Inflamma tion, and all Diseases of the Eye, Ear, and Throat, treated upon new and scien tific principles. PROFESSOR WALLENBURG. HAS ARRIVED IN ASHBURTON, And may he Consulted at his Consulting Rooms at MR. THOS. QUILL’S COMMERCIAL HOTEL, FOR A LIMITED PERIOD. OPINIONS OF THE PRESS. Blindness and Deafness. (“ Oamaru Mail,” Dec. 15.) Professor Wallenburg is still kept busy with patients. We on Saturday received a visit from two persons upon whom he had operated. Their names are Mr. Nicholas Power and Mr. James McGrath, both of Waimate. The first-mentioned bad been deaf in one ear for 14 years. On Wednesday last he visited the doctor, and obtained some relief. On Thursday he was perfectly cured, a grass seed and an accumulation of skin which had gat thered around it having been extracted. He told us that he could hear better with the ear that had been operated upon than he could with the oilier. The last men tioned visited the doctor at the same time. He was slightly deaf in the left and deaf in the rig]it ear. A growth having been extracted from the right ear, he entirely recovered his hearing. He told us that lie could hear his own voice— a thing that he had not done for 16 years. The case of Mr. Alexander Aitchison is worth chronicling. He had been totally deaf in one ear for four years and slightly affected in the other. He is now perfectly restored, and was so gratified that ho to day introduced a suffering friend to the doctor. Mr. Aitchison tolls us that he could only hoar his watch ticking by means of the diseased ear by pressing it tightly to it. Now, he can hear it at a distance of a foot, although his ear is stopped with wadding. (“ O.un uu Mail,” Dec. 16.) To the Editor.



Si;:, —About Professor Wallenburg and liis cures. lam glad that in previous issues you have called attention to the work and remarkable success of the Pro fessor in a few days of his residence in this town. I only just wish to say that I can confirm the truthfulness of several of the cases mentioned by you, for I have seen the patients myself. I would like to urge upon the people of Oamaru and neighborhood the importance of having any affection of those parts of the body which he specially treats attended to at once, or when he has gone they will regret that they did not avail themselves of his skill. Such men as he are a blessing to humanity. Hoping this may lead to the relief of some sufferer or sufferers, I am, &c., Chas. E. Barley.



(“ Oamaru Mail,” Dec. 22.) Mr. James Gibson, a shepherd employed at Station Peak, called upon us this morn ing, and requested us to bear testimony to the fact that he has been cured of almost total deafness by Professor Wallenburg. He had been more or less deaf for 30 years, but for the last 20 years his hearing had been getting gradually worse. Ten days ago Mr. Gibson placed himself under the treatment of the Professor, and has so far recovered that he experiences no diffi culty in hearing ordinary conversation. At the same time Professor Wallenburg introduced to us Mr. William McKenzie, of Kakanui. He had been so deaf for 13 years that he had been unable to hear ordinary sounds. On Saturday last he became a patient of the Professor’s, and obtained immediate relief. His hearing is now as perfect as could be desired.£ ( t£ Oamaru Mail,” Dec. 29.) To the Editor.



Sir, —Permit me through your paper to direct the attention of the public to the following. At the request of a member of my con gregation, unable to pay, and suffering with eyes nearly blind and inflamed many years, I applied to Professor Wallenburg for advice and treatment gratis. He, with generosity and kindness readily granted the favor. I made the applica tion because I had learned from other clergymen that the professor is ever ready to give his services to the poor when asked to do so by any person on whose honesty he can rely on being assured that no deception is being practised on him. This person was under the care of several medical men, but without any beneficial result. Professor Wallenburg has had the case under treatment for about ten days, and now the eyes are perfectly well, and the person is likely to be able to earn his livelihood, to the great delight of all his friends, whose lasting gratitude Pro fessor Wallenburg has earned. I know of my knowledge three others who bene fitted very much by the treatment of the worthy Professor. I write this lette_r without the request of any one ; but I consider it a duty owing to the Professor’s kindnesss ; and I recommend those suffering in eye or ear to apply to him whilst they have the present favorable opportunity. I hereby tender my best thanks to Professor Wallenburg for his charity to the poor. —I am, &c., Wm. Coleman, Roman Catholic Clei’gyman.



The Eye and Ear.—Professor Wallen burg is effecting some marmellous cures in cases of blindness and deafness. At liis invitation we visited the consulting rooms at the Albion Hotel, yesterday morning, when we conversed with two or three out of a total of about thirty patients present. The first ease brought under notice was that of James Robertson, of Morton Mains, who was suffering from heavy films in both eyes. He assured us that for the past six years he had suffered acutely, and during for years of that period he had been under medical treat ment without receiving any benefit—in fact he went from bad to worse. Placing himself , under Professor Wallenburg’s treatment he speedly came round, and



Public Notices. yesterday could distinctly see a hair at the ordinary reading distance. Richard At kinson, of Invercargill, who had been treated in Dunedin and Melbourne for impaired eye-sight, als bore testimony to the Professor’s skill. He had been totally blind of one eye, the other being consider ably affected, but could now distinguish the time on a clock a couple of chains off. Mrs. W. Jerrett, of Riverton, was the next patient introduced. She stated that she had been, suffering from deafness for the last six years, and during that time her husband had expended something like Ll6O in endeavoring to effect a cure. Under Professor Wallenburg’s treatment she had so far recovered her hearing that she could without difficulty hear a watch ticking. 11. 11. Bates was the next patient consulted ; he had been totally deaf of one ear for fourteen years, the deafness arising from an attack of scarlet fever. In England his case was regarded as a hopeless one, and this was the more serious since the remaining ear was com mencing to sympathise with the affected one. He had only been under the Profes sor’s treatment a few days, and could now hear perfectly well. Constable Buchanan also states that the occulist has succeeded id curing him of partial deafnes. These are a few patients indiscriminately singled out from the patients in the consulting room, and they certainly go to show that the Professor is thoroughly up to his busi ness. At present he has 75 patients under treatment. We would strongly urge all who are afflicted with blindness or deafness to pay this oculist a visit, and at once, since his stay here is limited. - “ Southland Times,” Nov. 25, 1879.



(From “ North Otago Times,” Oamaru, Dec. 18, 1879.) There would seem to be some founda tion for the merits claimed for Professor Wallenburg’s treatment of diseases of the eye and ear, if we may judge by the re sults of several cases that have fallen under our notice. These are the days of discoveries, and possibly the Professor ay have come across some special remedy for the disease of the eye and ear, or he may only be an intelligent, sharp sighted man, better able than the generality of his fellows to see where the evil he would cure is best to be grappled with. At any rate, several long-standing cases which have only been under his treatment for a week are already be ginning to show good signs of total cure, and are really worthy of some notice by an impartial observer. The first of these is that of James Beale, who was formerly of the Cape Mounted Rifles, and lost the sight of one eye 14 years ago in Africa, and who was treated in vain by several army doctors when there, and by some medical practitioners in Weymouth, Eng land. About a week ago he came to the Professor totally blind with one eye, and partially so with the other, which had begun to suffer in sympathy. He is now able to read small print with either eye, and in a few days, judging faom ap pearances, will be completely cured. Another case is that of a son of Andrew Meldrum, a baker, of Oamaru. This boy, who has been partially blind for several years, and has been operated upon and treated without any beneficial effect by several New Zealand professional men, applied to the Professor about a week ago, and can now begin to see again very fairly, and is to all intents and purposes perfectly cured. Mrs. Kenahan’s case is an interesting one, both for the rapidity and the completeness of the cure of a most painful and seemingly hopeless malady. This lady, when she applied to the Professor, was afflicted by the most violent inflammation of the right eye, which was swollen as big as an egg, and continually discharging an offensive mat ter. She was in great agony, and had not slept for more than a week. The sight was completely gone, and worse than all, the other eye beginning to show signs of suffering from a like disorder. Sage medicos, who had attended her from the commencement of the com plaint with a slight inflammation caused by a cold, began to beg her to make up her mind to lose both eyes, as no cure could be found. However, she is doing well now, at all events, wi'h the swelling reduced, and the sight partially restored in the one eye, and the other as well as ever it was. George Gordon, a man of 79 years of age, who was almost entirely deaf but a few days ago, can now hear words spoken in a low voice from the other side of • the room, while the two children of Mr. Townsend, who have suffered from deaf ness for a long time, can now hear the tick of a watch. These cases are cer tainly interesting, as effectual cures of old standing diseases, after some of them have defied all the skill of the general practitioner, and whether the cure is due to the remedy or the matter of treat ment it is equally worthy of praise.



Tirnaru lias contributed its quota of tes timonials to tlie skill in eye and ear cases of Professor Wallenburg. Since his ar rival here, a few days ago, his consulting rooms at the Grosvenor Hotel have been beseiged with patients. An idea of the number of cases treated may be formed when we mention that on visiting his apartments about 9 o’clock this morning we found them thronged. From 6 a.m. he had been busily at work, and during the three hours upwards of fifty cases had been treated, filie best guarantee of the specialist’s success is that the living wit nesses are both numerous and well known. During our visit, which only lasted a few minutes, several cases of restored vision were introduced to our notice. One was the son of the landlord of the Masonic hotel, at St. Andrews, whose right eye, through the stab of a penknife, was rendered totally blind about three weeks ago. Medical advice was sought, and the lad was ordered to be confined in a dark room ; but the Professor, ivithout subject ing him to any ordeal of the kind, or any painful operation restored his sight in the short space of twenty-four hours. Thelad can iioav read the finest type with his injured organ. Another boy named Edgier, from Temuka, has his sight in process of perfect restoration, after groping his Avay in the dark and suffering from cataract for the last three years. He received the attention of several surgeons, but after one or tAvo consultations he is iioav so far recovered that he can read Avith but slight difficulty, and the Professor assures us that in a feAV days he will be able to ; see perfectly. Chiarini’s Circus has contributed tAvo eases, the patients, ono of whom is one of the most accomplished of the lady performers, re maining behind for the purpose of under-



Public Notices. going Professor Wallenburg’s treatment. Henry Kent, a young man who tells us he has been nearly blind from his infancy, after a six months’ sojourn in the St. George’s Hospital, London, without ob taining relief, demonstrated the efficacy of the Professor’s treatment, by reading an extract from the “ Otago Daily Times ” in our presence. Lastly two or three cases of chronic deafness were brought umler our attention which by dint of steaming, syringing, and operating, had been effectually overcome. The sceptical who are apt to run away with the idea that every specialist is a charlatan, need only pay a visit to the Professor’s consult ing rooms, and their impressions will be at once removed.—“ South Canterbury Times,” Saturday, January 10th, 1880. 932a—376 TIN WALD BOOT AND SHOE SHOP. C. HAWKINS. CH. begs to inform the inhabitants of , Tinwald and surrounding districts that he has taken the Boot and Shoe Shop adjoining Mr. S. Stephens’, saddler, and hopes by strict attention to business to obtain a share of public patronage. 742 a 937 a NOTICE. MISS HODDER, lately arrived from London,begs to announce that she has commenced business as DRESS MAKER in Moore street, Ashburton, near Dr Stewart’s residence. Prices strictly moderate, and no effort will be spared to give satisfaction. MISS HODDER, Dressmaker, Moore street. 169—651 a TO THE LADIES. WANTED KNOWN —That MRS. CARSTENS has always on hand trimmings and lining, and dresses made on the shortest notice. MRS. CARSTENS, Tancred street, 933 a Ashburton. JOSEPH WARD, FAMILY BUTCHER, PETER STPEET, (Opposite Journeau’s Smithy) BEGS to inform the Public of Ash burton that he will Open the Shop lately occupied by G. Pike, on JANUARY 3rd, as Family Butcher, and trusts by supplying none but agood article, to merit a share of public support. Families waited on daily for orders, which will receive prompt attention. JOSEPH WARD, 892 a Butcher. ~|~F you want a CHEAP SUIT OF CLOTHES go to G. J. F. LUBLOW, TAILORING DEPOT. Triangle, Ashburton, Between Post Office and Baldwin’s Central Hotel. G. J. F. Lublow, importing his own goods, is enabled thereby to make as Cheap a Suit of Clothes as any tailor in New Zealand, and a First-class FIT is> Guaranteed. Terms—Strictly Cash. 5 per cent. Discount off all Orders Paid IN ADVANCE. 813 a



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