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•K'.jS A UCTIONEBBS & VALUATORS, LAND, ! STOCK, AND ESTATE AGENTS. LOANS NEGOTIATED at Lowest flates and on most favorable terms. ’ i WOOL, GRAIN, SEED, AND GENERAL MERCHANTS, f f WE HAVE NOW ON HANd| FOR SALE— I WOOLPACKS andCORNSACKS., . FENCING WIRE of All Sizes—BARBED and PLAIN. ‘ GREEN .and YELLOW TANCRED TURNIPS. , ; SKIRVIN ; SWEDESi andother TURNIP,, SEEDS of all descriptions. MANGOLDS, &c. CLOVER SEEDS of all descriptions. COCKSFOOT and RYE GRASS. \ TEA in Boxes and Half-chests. OATS, BRAN, CHAFF, &c. AGRICULTURAL MACHINERY REAPERS AND BINDERS, &c. Wool PURCHASED in large or small quantities or consigned to the CANTERBURY WOOL SALES* or the HOME MARKET. LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES Made on Consignments. Weekly Sales o> HORSES, COWS, PIGS, and ALL FINDS of STOCK and PRODUCE, .. 151 "■ ■ "' ;■ on ‘, S ATUR DAYS, ; , At ll o’clook sharp.; ‘ FORTNIGHTLY SALES OF STOCK , , : : Will be held at i : : 'A!S^OTRTSN : \ ,ANDi J ; TYNWALD -ALTERNATELY. ■ f *.v a .o ' : ; : '\v' . NEXT SALE at TINWALD YARDS On TUESDAY, NOY. 14 ‘AGENTS FOR ■ " ‘ National Mortgage and Agency Co. Messrs Wood, Sinclair and Co. . • Robey’s Threshing Machines. • MATSON, - COX, & CO. - . . WEST STREET, “ ' , Ashboeton, ‘ b3O



- T. : Mullock. T. Bullock, 4 UCTIO NEE R, ESTATE A ■■ 4kd ' GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT. ' ‘ EAST STRE ET, ’>■ JLSD AT THE' -! i- «. B A -Z.-A- A -K,? * • : is U R N E T T - S T R E ET, ■ > ■■■ Ashbuuton. •’ '■ ' N' OTI 0E- OF > REMO VA t . ON WEDNESDAY FIRST, 11th .in stant, the undersigned , ,1J WILD REMOVE TEM P DR! AR Y OFFI CEs BnRNETT STREET. T. BULLOCK, Auctioneer end Estate Agent, ;;; October 9hh,T882. TMEROVjBp FREEHOLD r' T 23 Acres, ” ' "‘ ~ ” well watered, FOR SALE by private : treaty', i situated near the Hinds, together with; interest in lease of .150 acres/L rood 25 perches. Improve ments, consist of a comfortable Wooden .House, of 5 rooms, 4 stalled stable, etc., The freehold, is divided into three pad-' docks, and the leasehold into five; ope of the county water races runs through both properties. There is a growing crop of 78 acres wheat, and 70 acres turnips, which; ■will he sold with the property. This offers a favorable opportunity to persons desirous of procuring a farm at a low price and liberal terms. For fall particu lara/apply to T. BULLOCK, '< /. Auctioneer. rR BALE, on account of Mr Donald Stewart Lota 517,; 518, 5X9, 536, 637, 638, Tinw ald; each containing one quarter-acre, on which is erected a well built Four-roomed Cottage, with Pump oni i premises ; also other improvements. This property will be sold on very liberal .terms. ■ T. BULLOCK. LL DOGS found TRESPASSING on my Farm or the Maori Reserve mil be DESTROYED. THOMAS BULLOCK, JOHN CARTER. 7X2e O N £ Jhierid Sums ready for investment on approved Freehold Security, at the lowest current rate of interest. Apply to ■Ton '.:r:• ■ T. BULLOOK. E IjBflMP IgTJJayelook Btwte T. BCIjL6(3K. 10R acres GRASS LANI-), Ltogetherwitha Home’ of feEa rooms, nated only flora the riYol AsHburton. For full particular ,1, to the nndenigne<h DO LET.—The CENTRAL BAKERY; together with shop and dwelling po,t otS “- , T . BULLOOK.



W. F. Allen. W. F. Allen, UCTIONEER, STOCK, STATION, GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT. Burnett street, Ashburton. WEEKLY SALES of Live Stock, Merchandise, Poultry, and General Pro duce, held every SATURDAY, commenc ing at 11.30 sharp. _ ... Special Sales conducted in Town or Country. Valuations made. FORTNIGHTLY SALES of Stock at tended at the Public Yards. AND W. F. ALL EN, Auctioneer. ■ au 22



Sporting- RACING CLUB. SPRING MEETING, , To be held on the RACECOURSE, ASHBURTON, ,W : B.DNI!Si)AY.,*S» November 22nd and 24th. Mr E. G. Wright, M.H.R. ; vice-presidents—Messrs J. Grigg and W. C. Walker ; judge—Mr Matthew Stitt; stewards —Messrs I H. Dow ding, H. T. Winter, W. Saunders, E. S. Coster, L. E. Corsbie, R. Friedlan der, and Dr Rosa ; treasurer—Mr C. C. Fooks ; handicappers—Messrs E. G. Griffiths and M. Stitt; clerk of the course—Mr E. Saunders ; clerk of the scales—Mr M. Friedlander ; starter- Mr J. li. Crawley. First race each day to start at 1 p.m. FIRST DAY. 1. County Hurdle Race (Handicap) of > 30 eovs ; over;six flights of hurdles, about 3ft 6in high; nomination, 1 sov; acceptance, 1 sov. District horses only. miles. 2. Maiden Plate, of 40 so vs ; weight tor age ; entrance, 3so vs. miles. 3. AsHßcnTofi -; 'aova. added to a aweepatake Of 5 sovs each for acceptors ; the second horse to receive 15 sovs from the stake ; nomination, 2 sovs ; acceptance, 5 sovs. li miles. 4 Ladies’ Pubse, of 30 sovs ; welter . weight for age; gentleman riders, who-must be mem berabf the A.R.C.; entrance, 2 sovs. District horses only. l£ miles, 5. Haok! Race, of 10 sovs ; post entry, 1 sov ; catch weights. | mile. SECOND DAY. 1. Handicap Hurdle Race of 60 sovs; over .eight,flights of hurdles; about 1 ‘ 3ft 6in high ; nomination, 2 sovs ; acceptance, 3 sovs. 2 miles. 2. Racing Club Handicap of 75 sovs, added to a sweepstake of 3 sovs each for acceptors, the second horse to re ceive 10 sovs from the stake; nomina tion, 2 sovs ;' acceptance,-4 sovs. 1J miles. 3. County Plate (Handicap) of 30 sovs; . ■ nomination, - 1 ■ sov;- acceptance, 1 sov. District horses only. 1J miles. 4 Flying Handicap of 50 sovs; nomina tion, 2 sovs ; acceptance, 2 sovs ; the winner' of the Ashburton Cup. to carry 71b extra, and of the Ashburton Cup and Racing Club Handicap, 101 b ex tra. mile. 6. Consolation Handicap of 20 sovs : nomination, 1 sov ; acceptance, 1 sov; 1 mile. RULES AND REGULATIONS. 1. There must be three or more entries for each event or there will be no race. ■, 2. No entry will be received except on the condition that all disputes, claims, and objections arising out of the racing shall be decided bv the Stewards, or whom they may appoint ; their decision on all points connected with carrying out the; above programme to be final. * 3. Canterbury Jockey Club racing rules strictly adhered to. 4 A district horse shall mean any horse that has been commonly resident in the Ashburton County previous to August Ist, 1882, and up to the date of the forth coming meeting, and owned by a person who has resided in the said County during the same period. 5. Qualification fee, £2 2s; members of the A,.R-C, free..-’ 6. AU entires and nominations to be accompanied'"by entrance fees, name and age of horse, and colors of rider, and in tht nands of the Secretary, addressed to Quill’s Hotel, not latet than 9 p.m. on WEDNESDAY, November Ist ; weights yi|l , be published on Monday, November 13th. ' ' 1 XL Y.' Aceeptances and sweeps to be paid to the Secretary not later thau 9 p.m. bn Thursday, November ifith. 8. Five per. cent, will be deducted from the ‘gross of all •' moneys payable, in ac cordance with this programme, for ex penses of the’course. ' S. SAUNDERS, au 17 Secretary.’



Public Companies. ORTH BRITISH AND MERCAN TLE INSURANCE COMPANY. - , Established 1809. Subscribed Capital ... £2,000,000 Fire Fund ... ... 1,201,243 Life Fund... ... ...' 3,380,107 Premiums for 1880 ... 951,173 Ashburton Acjenct: . - POYNTZ AND CO., 1 ' ' East street. 774 c THE NEW ZEALAND FIRE AND MARINE INSURANCE COM PANY. THE PREMIER COLONIAL COMPANY. Fire and Marine Risks accepted at the Lowest Current Bates (TWENTY-FIVE PER CENT REDUCTION on last year’s rates). ■ Agents for Ashburton— ol2 JAMESON & ROBERTS. Barristers, Solicitors, &c. C. W. Purnell, JgARRISTER AND SOLICITOR, George Swann, jgARRISTER AND SOLICITOR, . Hereford street, Christchurch. ,‘t “ ” » uia T- S E D ' K N, 0 w N. That BONEDUST, specially prepared fordHUipg with carets, mangolds,; etc , <*aif IJ6 ofetauied frotn the Undersigned. nrii-l ■ E.. MAYO, , t - , r Hampstead Bone MiHa-'. EAST STREET, 4 Be j!18



Hotels FOREST HOTEL. The undersigned having taken the above well-known Hotel, begs to inform his friends and the travelling public gene rally that they will always find every com fort, combined with civility and economy. Wines, Beer, and Spirits of the choicest brands, &c. Good Stabling and Secure Paddocks. JOHN BOWICK, c Proprietor. THE GLASGOW PIE HOUSE, Corner of Dowling and Princes streets, Dunedin, J. DONALDSON, Proprietor. Has opened a place in connection with the above, which he has christened “THE BODEGA,” and can promise to supply his friends with a better Glass of Wine or Beer, direct from the cask in a cool cellar, than they can obtain anywhere in the city. Dowling Street. Pexnoes street. “THE BODEGA.” au 17 The shades, Hereford street. W. H. PORTER Begs to announce that he has entirely Rebuilt the Shades, and in soliciting the patronage of his friends, and the public generally, is determined that the prestige attaching to the old house for the excel lence of its wines, spirits, liqueurs, and ales, shall be fully maintained. Especial attention has been paid to the Cuisine, the resources of the kitchen being very complete. One of the Largest Ranges procurable, and a Grill of corresponding size, has been fitted therein. The services of one of the best chefs has been secured, so that the LUNCHEONS at the Shades are second to none in the colony. 'Gentlemen whose business avocations necessitate luncheon in the city are respect fully solicited to patronise this establish ment.



N.B.—The Grill is in full swing to-day. 327 Boarding Houses, &c. P, A- N A’M A HOUSE (late a rtee’s), Tancred street Ashvurton. The undersigned begs to inform the pubic that he has REMOVED from the Frince Albert Dining-rooms to the more commodious Boarding-house lately in the occupation of Mr Anstee, where he hopes to merit the same patronage bestowed upon him as heretofore. Good Bath room, S. LUCAS, Proprietor. PRINCE ALBERT BOARDING HOUSE. In consequence ot Insufficient accom modation at the Echo Dining Rooms, the proprietor has taken the PRINCE ALBERT BOARDING HOUSE, where a good table w. always, be kept. Meals Is each. Good Accommodation for Boarders and Travellers, at 16s, 18s, and £1 per week, to meet the times. Private Rooms for families. Remember the ad dress — Charles Truckle, Prince Albert Boarding House, Wills street, near the Railway Station. ■ 944 Triangle boarding house (Late Cotton s). , The undersigned wishes to intimate that he has taken the above Boarding House, where Travellers and others in want of GOOD ACCOMMODATION will receive EVERY ATTENTION. Reasonable Rates. Meals at all Hours. lau D. STEWART, Proprietor.



Business Notices. mO LIVERY ST ABLE KEEPERS, X CONTRACTORS, FARMERS, . AND OTHER OWNERS OF HORSES, CATTLE, &c. I Beg to call attention to my stock of VETERINARY MEDICINES, All of which are well-known by those who use them to :be most Valuable* Prepara tions. ABSORBENT BLISTER.—Far supe rior to the imported blister. Being always freshly made it never’ fails to blister properly, and never blemishes. COLIC DRINK FOR GRIPES.—A relief is given by this medicine in ten minutes, and a second dose is rarely necessary. A bottle of this in the house may save the life of a valuable animal. PHYSIC BALLS.—Kept prepared in four different sizes. The ingre dients in these balls are tho roughly dissolved in a steam jacketed bath ; they act much quicker than those prepared from crude materials; never gripe, and will keep good for years. CONDITION POWDERS.—These are of two kinds : one for getting into sound hard working condi tion, and acting on the kidneys, skin, and coat, and the other for putting on beef for show or sale. WORM POWDERS.—WiII destroy and expel the various kinds .of worms which infest horses. DRIFFIELD WHITE OILS. For sore shoulders, harness galls, &c. Will quickly heal any wound, no matter how severe. CLEANING DRINK.—For cows after calving. Special medicines prepared and sent to any part of the district on receipt of full particulars of the case, and advice given as to general treatment of horses, cattle, sheep, and dogs, I have a quantity of veterinary surgical instruments such as can be used by anyone accustomed to farm work ; and these I lend out to my customers requiring any one of them. Having acted for some time as assistant to Francis Cupiss, M. R.C.V. S. (proprietor of the well-known Cupisa’s Constitution Balls), Norfolk, England, ray experience is Practical as well as Theoretical. J. M. Cambridge, HE KING IS DYEING. First Order of Merit and Silver Medal International Exhibition. G. KING begs to inform the public of Ashburton that he has appointed Messrs ANDRE WES BROS, as SOLE AGENTS for this district. Ladies and Gentlemen can have their Clothes Dyed to look new, at a reasonable price, by leaving them with Andrewes Bros. They will be returned in a week. Damask Captains, Table Covers, French Merinos, Silks, Ribbons, Velvets, Lace, and Feathers Dyed or Cleaned. Kid Gloves Cleaned. * CHEMIST, Ashburton, s!2 G, KIN G, 98 Madras Stbeet, 'Chuisxohduou. 1118



Business Notices Mr Thos. Mutter BEGS to announce that, having sold his General Store Business, he has NOW OPENED IN THE SADDLERY LINE. Mr T. M.’s 24 years experience in that line is a sufficient guarantee that all work entrusted to him will be executed in a workmanlike manner. Workmen seht out. Christchurch Prices Guaranteed. 180 MR THOS. MUTTER, Mackay street, . South Rakaia.



James Heseltine (Late Thomas Dodson), SADDLER, Bdrnett street, begs to announce that he' has bought the business lately carried on by T. Hudson, and that he is prepared to supply Saddlery and execute all Repairs at exceptionally low rates. J. H. also begs to state that he is still carrying on his Tinwald business, where his numerous friends and customers may depend on their orders being carried out'as heretofore. J. Heseltine, Ash burton and Tinwald. s 8 j>ACON ! BACON ! BACON ! The undersigned has for sale a splen did lot of Home-cured Bacon, which he will dispose of at per lb., large or small quantities. T. M. JONES, Dealer, Thompson’s Farm, sil Ashburton.



N OTICE OF REMOVAL. SUFFOLK BUTCHERY, CoBNEE OF BdENETT STEEET AND EAST STREET. GL J. Martin, Begs to inform his numerous Customers and the public generally, that the NEW SHOP will be OPEN TO-NIGHT, and respectfully invites the public to in spect his SHOW of ?>IEAT, which, for quality, he confidently asserts cannot be beaten south of the Equator. N.B. —Small Goods of all descriptions. o!3



Agricultural machine shop, Ashbukton. C. Bay, ENGINEER, MILLWRIGHT, REAPER AND BINDER EXPERT. The M'Cormick, Deering, Osborne, Harvester King, and Wood’s Machines Repaired and Adjusted, in Town or Country. Canvas Elevators fitted to Wood’s and Harvester King. Wire and Oil of the best brands. Engines, Combines, Pumps, &c., Re paired at very reasonable terms. All work guaranteed. Practical Sewing Machinist. Estimates given. C. RA Y, Opposite Cents ax Hotel, Wakanui Rd. Authorised AGENT for SCOTT BROS.’ celebrated Leamington Cooking Ranges, Excelsior Windmills, Tomb Rail ings, and other Castings. Price Lists on Application. 83



All who intend building, Are invited to C ALL at the YARDS OF J. T. BROWN, TIMBER AND COAL MERCHANT, Where they can be fully supplied with everything they require in TIMBER of all kinds, and every other trade lino at Lowest Current Rates. SPECIAL LINES LANDING. FENCING WIRE, IRON, CEMENT. American Dressed Shelving, arid other Timber, large assortment. Special at tion to Country Orders, and shipped direct from siding. J. T. BROWN, Office : Tuam strf.et. Wholesale Depot: Railway Siding and Sawmill, South Belt, Christchurch. IU9



THE EUROPEAN AND AUSTRALASIAN Labor Agency Has now become the favorite means of PROCURING FARM HANDS Of all descriptions. Skilled Laborers or Ordinary Hands can be obtained at the Shortest Notice. The success of this institution is no doubt due to the fact that the Manager’s time is not taken up with House or any other business, and he is able to devote all his energies in the interest of his employers. The Office is situated in LICHFIELD STREET, CHRISTCHURCH (Next to K'. Reece, Ironmongers. he Signboard can be easily seen from Colombo street. «16



PHOTOGRAPHY".— Portraits are now being taken by the New Instan taneous Gelatine Emulsion Process at HENRY’S PORTRAIT ROOMS, Saun ders’ Buildings, East Street, Ashburton. OF REMOVA.L, The Undersigned takes this opportunity of thanking his numerous patrons and the public generally for the liberal share of support accorded to him during the past, and intimates that he has REMOVED from Saunders’ Buildings to PROSPECT BUILDINGS, East street (next Mr Murray’s, watch maker), and hopes, by still continuing to keep a good article, to bo favored with a fair share of public support, J. RANGER, Prospect Builjoinos, East street. 529 Summer Fashions. T HAVE now Opened up 40 Cases of NEW GOODS for the season, im ported direct from the Home Markets. All the Latest Novelties in Ladies’ Hats, Flowers, Feathers, Sun-Shades, Dress Goods, Prints, Satteens, Oatmeal Cloth, Laces, etc. Also aij immense Stock of Household Drapery, Carpets, etc. S. W. ALCORN, 025 East street.



Business Notices. VTEW TINWALD STORE, Opposite the Railway Shod. Opbned June 18, 1881. Biggs and Reid* PROPRIETORS. B. and R. begs to inform their Farming friends and the public generally, that they have opened a GENERAL STORE, In Jones and Bradshaw’s old premises, opposite the Railway Shed, Tinwald, and solicit a share of the general patron age. CHEAP TEAS! TEAS! TEAS I Of the Best Blends, SUGARS ! SUGARS !! SUGARS ! ! At remarkably Low Prices. CLOTHING ! CLOTHING !! CLOTHING !!! And HARDWARE ! HARDWARE ! I HARDWARE !!! At Prices not to be rubbed out. B. and R. ’s Cart is now running daily in the outlying districts. BIGGS AND REID. 500



p H A N K S. Edward Cookson Thinks this a fitting opportunity to re turn his thanks to the residents of’Ashbur ton and district, for the patronage ex tended to him during the past eight years, and also for the kindly sympathy he ex perienced at the time of the burning of his stables. That loss has now been made good, and he will be able to serve his patrons even better in the future than he has done in the past. 729 e



O T I C E TO Dairymen & others. Tho undersigned is now prepared to PURCHASE CORN-FED PIGS In any quantities, at Current Rates at his Curing Cellar, WILLS STREET, ASHBURTON, Close to the Railway Station. CHAS. W. GREEN. May 4, 1882. 402 e



The Ideal Cooking Stove, Jjl O R WOOD AND COAL. The New Patent Improved AMERICAN STOVE has NO DEFECTS. IT WILL BAKE EVENLY. BROIL PERFECTLY. COOK SATISFACTORILY AND PLEASES EVERYBODY. IT SAVES TWENTY TIMES ITS COST IN FUEL. We are constantly receiving testimonials in praise of this great Fuel Economiser. TESTIMONIALS. A bank director writes : “ The stove has given great satisfaction. It is effective, economical, and clean, and would, I feel certain, if better known, get into universal use.” A solicitor writes : “ The stove you supplied me with suits us admirably. It is in every respect a good and convenient one.” From a clergyman : “I herewith send cheque in payment of cooking stove, which surpasses by far in every respect all the stoves used in my house in a somewhat lengthened experi ence in housekeeping. ” From the proprietors of a large ladies’ school : “ The stove has been in constant use, and gives great satisfaction, combining economy in the consumption of fuel with efficiency in cooking for a great number of persons. ” The originals of above testimonials and many others of the like effect may be seen at our office. We warrant our stoves to give complete satisfaction. Send for a price list. Inspection invited. LONG AND CO., WHOLESALE AND RETAIL IRON MONGERS. 101, Elizabeth street, Melboubnb. AGENTS WANTED. JEWING MACHINES. THE NEW ROTARY ACTION Wheeler & Wilson’s STRAIGHT NEEDLE SEWING MACHINES. FOR FAMILIES. FOR FAMILIES. FOR TAILORING. FOR TAILORING. FOR LEATHERWORK. FOR LEATHERWORK. THE NEW MACHINES are designed on a new principle. They have all the best points of the leading Sewing Machines without any of their defects. The New Machines have neither COG WHEELS nor SHUTTLES, and are not liable to get out of order. They are unequalled for Quality and Quantity of WORK, DURABILITY, QUICKNESS, AND SPEED. Extract from the Jury on Sewing Machines, Melbourne Exhibition ; “ The Premier Place was awarded to a NEW WHEELER AND WILSON MACHINE, which performed the feat of sewing together all the parts of a pair of moleskin trousers in nine (9) minutes, doing its work smoothly and well. ” DO NOT BE MISLED. Inspect the New Machines, and be convinced of their great superiority. TIME PAYMENTS On thb Most Liberal Scale. ORR AND CO., DISTRICT AGENTS. Ball programme cards : very neat styles, with Pencils and Ribbons, printed at the Guardian Office, street.



TO STAND THIS SEASON, at Messrs Mataon, Cox, and Co.’s Premises, West street, Ashburton, the IMPORTED AMERICAN TROTTING STALLION, Oakgrove. QAKGROYE is a bay horse with black points, rising five years, by Irvington out of Lady Venture, by Belmont. Irvington by Rysdyk’s Hambletonian out of Imo gene, by Seely’s American Star. Rys dyk’s Hambletonian w;n one of the best horses that ever stood in America, his service being 500 dollars. Terms—£7 7s for one mare, £6 6s each for two mares, £5 5s each for three or more mares ; payable by acceptance, due on January Ist, 1883. Groomage fee of 5s per mare, payable on first service. For further particulars apply oii the premises. MATSON, COX, & CO. That unequalled and favo rite THOROUGHBRED SIRE Tribune, By “ Traducer,” dam “ Azucena,” Will Travel his accustomed route this Season. The excellence of “ Tribune’s ” stock induced Mr Herring to purchase him for the Alford Estate Company. Well-sheltered Paddocks, with abund ance of Grass and Water, Will be set apart for Brood Mares during the season. For terms, etc., apply at Muir’s Reposi tory, or Groom in Charge. Mford, Oct. 4, 1882. o 5



THE PURE-BRED CLYDESDALE ENTIRE Strathmore, Will Travel this Season in the ASHBURTON, And Surrounding Districts. For particulars see Cards. R. EDGWORTH, Owner. Ashburton, Oct. 5, 1882. 5o



mHE WELL-KNOWN OLYDES JL DALE ENTIRE, Young Ivanhoe, Will Stand at METHYEN this season, and will take a limited number of Mares. TERMS: Three Guineas per Mare. Two or more a liberal allowance will be made. Good and well-watered Paddocks, at Two Shillings per week. All care taken, but no responsibility. ROBERT PATTON, o!7 Proprietor.



mHE DRAUGHT STALLION Drayman Will shortly arrive in Ashburton, and will Travel North and South of Ashburton and Ashburton Forks. Drayman will be at M‘Rae’s Stables every Saturday. “ Drayman ” is a dapple brown, rising six years, has heavy bone, and is active. His sire was “ Young Prince of Wales,’ and is owned by S. B. Sutton. For in. formation and particulars apply to GILBERT ECCLES, • o2 In charge. f£IO STAND THIS SEASON, 18S2 The pure Clydesdale Stallion, Dundee (46). Dundee,is a beautiful bay, 6 years old ; bred by Mr Robert Wilkin, Christchurch. Sire Prince Charlie (4) (imported) ; dam Charlotte, by Lord Haddo (imported) ; 2nd dam Bess, by Cromwell (imported). Dundee will stand at Maronan Station, and travel between Maronan and Grove Farm and surroundidg districts. Tbkms—£3 5s each ; guaranteed, £4 4s. Groomage Fee, ss. Every care taken, but no responsibility. The above figures refer to Draught Stud Book for New Zealand. WILKIN & CARTER, 120 Grove Farm, Tinwald. TO TRAVEL THIS SEASON IN ASHBURTON And surrounding District, THE CLYDESDALE HORSE Pretender, Pedigree : Pretender is a dark bay with black points, rising eight years old, with good bone and substance ; stands 16J hands high, splendid temper, good action, and a quiet worker. Pretender is by Prince Charlie (im ported from Scotland by Mr W. Boag), out of Maggie by King Fergus (imported from Scotland by Mr David Innes). Maggie’s dam imported from Tasmania. Pretender gained second prize in the Northern Show as a two-year-old in 1876. Ho also took second prize in 1878. Terms—£2, payable on Ist January, 1883, and 5s groomage. Groomage fee payable on first service. Will be in Ashburton every SATUR DAY. WM. H. JOHNS, 4o Trevorton. rjlO STAND THIS SEASON—IBB2 X THB CLYDESDALE STALLION BONNY SCOTLAND. BONNV SCOTLAND is a dark brown, rising five years old, stands 16£ hands, with good bone and substance ; splendid temper, good action, and very quiet. Bred by Thomas Pashby, Esq., Kaiapoi. Sire —Sir Walter Scott (imported), dam Bonny by Sir Colin Campbell. Bonny Scotland will Travel the Water ton, Wakanui, and Ashburton Forks dis tricts. Terms fo. Season, £3 3s. Groomage fee, ss. Every care taken, but no responsibility. For further,particulars, apply to the 523 ' GROOM IN CHARGE. rnHRESHING BOOKS printed on the J shortest notice, at the Office of this Paper. '



Medical. jpO WELL’S BALSAM of ANISEED ■pOWELL’S BALSAM of pOWELL’S BALSAM o 7 *vNISEED. Extraordinary testimo nials. 6WELL’S BALSAM of ANISEED Duo de MohtaboS writes “Chateau de Montabor, Aveyron. Sir, —Having suffered, for some time from an obstinate cough, accompanied with fever, continuous head-aches, and sleepless nights, I resolved after having vainly tried several other medicines, to have, recourse to your. BALSAM of ANISEED. I cannot resist, sir, ' the desire of making you acquainted with the really marvelous results, which I derived from it. From the first doseT felt great relief, the bad symptoms grew feebler, the irritation of the throat was calming down, and I recovered the sleep which had nearly left me. The third dose delivered me’completely, and I am mow completely restored to health. ■ " Receive, sir, with the expression of my gratitude the assurance of my distinguished sentiments. DUO DE MONTABOR HBB MAJESTYS GUTf BOAT NETLEY. Wick, Scotland. Dear Sir, — Having had a most distressing and severe cough, which caused me many sleepless nights and restless days, I was recommended by l his LORDSHIP the EARL of CAITHNESS to try ,your most invaluable Balsam of:, Aniseed, and I can assure you, .'with, the first dose, I found immediate relief, even without having to suspend my various duties; and the first small bottle com-, pletely cured me, therefore I have' the greatest confidence in fully recommend ing it to the million. Signed, W. LINZELL, H.M.G.B. NETLEY.



SK for POWELL’S BALSAM d ANISEED SOLD by CHEMISTS and STORE KEEPERS. Observe the Trade Mark, “Lion, Net, and Mouse.” For coughs, bronchitis, in FLUENZA, COLDS. &c. ___ 170 R COUGHS, BRONCHITIS, 'iN ■T FLUENZA, COLDS, &c. OWELL’S BALSAM of ANISEED.— The effects of one teaspoonful taken in a little water before going to bed is extraordinary. N o family should be without it in the win ten Sold by Chemists and. Medicine Vendor., throughout the World, is if£d and 2s 3d per per bottle; a great saving in } taking family bottles, xis each. Established over 50 years. Prepared only by THOMAS POWELL, Blackfriars Road, London. , POWELL’S BALSAM of ; .ANISEED , “ Sir,—l have for a long time suffered from a severe cough and tried all manner of remedies. Dr. Liberecht advised POWELL’S BALSAM of ANISEED; it cured me after a few days. You are at liberty to use this letter in hopes that others may benefit by it.— I am. Sir, Yours. &c., ALBERT COUNT POTOCKI.” WILL LOOSEN the PHLEGM imme diately.'—The Dean of. Westminster’s Verger writes: “I was advised to try the Balsam of Aniseed; I did, and have found great relief. It is most comforting in allaying irritation and giving strength to the voice.” Lionel Brough, Esq., the ■ eminent actor, writes : I think it an invaluable medicine for members of my profession, and have always recommended it to my brother and sister .artistes/’ | TRULY an EXTRAORDINARY EX PECTORANT.—Mr. Edward M. Ullett,. of Bury, Hunts., writes to Messrs, ■ Palmer & Son, Ramsay :—“ Having been in.thehabit of using Powell’s Balsam of Aniseed for a great number of years, I have great pleasure in bear ing testimony to its incomparable effects as an expectorant. I always find a single dose gives immediate relief, and a small bottle effects a perfect cure.” __ Wholesale Agents in the Australian and New Zealand Colonies- -Elliot Brothers; Eyers & Solomon ; Felton, Grimwalde, & Co.; P. and S. Falk, Paulding & Co., Rocke, Tompsit, & Co. ;. .Rosenthall & Co.; Kempthorne, Prosser, & tCo.,; S. Hoffenung & Co. ; Hemmons, Laws, & Co.; Berkley, Taylor, & Co.;- and all other wholesale houses. Proprietor— Thomas POWELL, Blackfriars Road London. ENO’3 FRUIT SALT THE PHYSICAL BASIS OF LIFE



GOOD FOOD. How to enjoy good food that would other wise cause Bilious , headache, disordered Stomach, Poisoned Blood, &c.—use ENO’S FRUIT SALT. A NATURAL APERIENT. ENO’S FRUIT SALT, when taken with water, acts as a natural aperient, its simple but natural action removes all impurities, thus preserving and restoring health. If its great value in keep ing the body in health were universally known, no fam should be without it. T7AGGED, WEARY, AND WORN JT OUT 11 I Anyone whose duties require them to under go mental or unnatural excitement or strain—- ENO’S FRUIT SALT is the best' known remedy. It acts like a charm. It allays ner vous excitement, depression, aud the injurious effects of stimulants and too rich food. Its power in aiding the digestion is most striking. It also restores the nervous system to its proper condition (by natural means). Use ENO’S FRUIT SALT. You cannot overstate its great value in keeping the blood pure and free from disease. Every travelling trunk and j HOUSEHOLD in the world ought to contain a Bottle of ENO’S FRUIT SALT, prepared from Sound, Ripe Fruit, as a Health giving, Cooling, Sparkling, and Invigorating Beverage for any Season. It is the best Pre ventive and Cure for Biliousness, Sick Head ache, Skin Eruptions, Impure Blocd, Fevers, Pimples on the Face, Giddiness Feverishness, Menta Depression, Want of Appetite, Sour ness of Stomach, Constipation, Vomiting, Thirst, &c., and to remove the effects of errors ip Eating and Drinking. ENO’S FRUIT SALT.— From the Rev. Dr Hurst, Vicar of Collorly :—“I hare nsed your Fruit Salt for many years, and have verified your statements. The thanks of the public are due to you for your unceasing efforts to relieve suffering humanity. Long may you live to be a blessing to the world,” ENO’S FRUIT SALT.—“After suffering for nearly two and a half years . from severe headache and disordered stomach, and after trying almost everything and spending much money without finding any benefit, I was recommended by a friend to try ENO’S | FRUIT SALT, and before 1 had finish done bottle I found it doing me a great deal of good, and now I am restored to my usual health; and others I know that have tried it have not enjoyed such good health for years.—Yours most truly, Robert Humphreys, Post Office, Barrasford. ’ ENO versus STIMULANTS. —An n sufficient amount of exercise frequently deranges the liver. ENO’S FRUIT SALT is peculiarly adapted for any constitutional weak ness of the liver. A world of woea i& avoided by those who keep and use ENO’S FRUIT SALT. —“All our customers for‘Eno’s. Sait would not be without it upon any consideration,, they having received so much benefit front it.— i Wood Brothers, Chemists, ;] ersey, 1578,” j .iiiENTS for New Zealand,' , MESSRS. KEMPTUQRNE, PRCjSSER 1 ■ ' AND GO. 1 f ’■ Li !



■—..?»/■% .n ■; .*£ IMPORTANT to all afflicted with .UlcißrPisSlwryarj.-PPWI prlWounds of .anv > descriptors. ,-YATES’t, )V P yTENT BRITISH HERB,plNTMENTrf,prepared only by Mrs (daughter of .the late Mr I™ I * 1 War ranted to cure Burns; Scalds, Outs, or klnS, ltd; of' ever so long standing. Rad Ointment, a certain cure for Ulcers ; Green , pintment, a certain cure for Scrofula dr King’s Evil; White OinMeiit, certain cure for Swellings or ; Inflammation 'in any ipart -of 'the' body or limbs j tumps in: thd Throat, ’ Spfe Nip ples, Gathered Breasts, etc.' ' ' Directions for use—Spread the ftedandGreen Oint- lightly on linen rag no biggbr than the wottnd : the White l Ointment to bo rubbed by the hand over the part effected. Also, YATES’ PURIFYINGDRpPS for Gravtel br -Paine l ih fß&loins ; dose for Gravel, from 20 to 30 drops in a table spoonful of cold water at bedtime. The Ointments ore'sold in pots at‘2a9d each, and the Drops the same priced 2s '9d per bottle. These Ointments aindr Drops have ■ effected astonishing cures in New Zealand. Names and addresses of over 60t persona cured, some of diseases bf SO years standing, may be obtained by applyingf to Mbs BURNS, at the above Address. 'Agents for Ashburton—AudekweS' Bros. ; 9o THE -Marvellous Remedy for HOARSENESS, ; COUGHS, COLDS,. , : • BRONCHITIS - CONSUMPTION, and Chest Diseases. General Agents for New Zealand— KEMPT HORNE, PROSSER, A OO; 696», to ‘TEEDMAN’S SOOTHING POWDER > FOB. • . s r ‘CHILDREN CUTTING TEETH. ‘ caution 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 i. sive sale has .induced .SPURIOUS IMITA' TIONS, some of which in OUTWARD . APPEARANC Eso closely resemble ,the ori ginal as to' have deceived many purchasers, i The proprietor therefore feels it to the 1 public to give a special cautibn against the use . of SUCH IMITATIGNS, ; f



Purchasers are therefore requested carefully to observe the four following distinctive characteristics, without which none are genuine ; ~ , . Ist—ln every case the wordsJOHN STEEDMAN, CHEMIST, WALWORTH, SURREY, are engraved oh the Government Stamp affix to each packet. 1 2nd — Eac a Single Powder has directions for the dose, and the words,' John STIkDMAN Chemist, Walworth* Surrey, prmtedlfhereon. 3rd —The name, Steedman, is always spelt with two EE’s. q.j - 4th—The manufacture is turned on solely at Walworth, Surrey. ■ ’ Sold in Packets by all Chemists ahh Medi cine Vendors. T * Sold by Kempthorn , Prosser tend Co. Auckland. . Keating’s Powder. Keating’s Powder, Keating’s Powder. Keating’s Powder,, Kills Bugs, ' Fleas, , Moths, <! Beetles. This Powder is quite harmless to ANIMAL, LIFE, but is unrivalled in destroy ing fleas, bugs, cockroaches, beetles* moths in furs, and every, other species of insect. ■■ Sports men will find this invaluable for destroying fleas in their dogs, ladies for their pet dogs. ■ THIS ARTICLE has found so GREAT a SALE that it has tempted others to vend a so called article in‘imitation. The PUBLIC are CAUTIONED that the tins of the genuine powder bear the autograph of THOMAS KEATING. Sold in tins only. : i; - Keating’s Worm Tablets, w Keating’s Worm gablets., Keating’s Worm Tablets A PURELY VEGETABLE SWEETMEAT, both in appearance and. taste, furnishing a most agreeable method of administering the only certain remedy for' INTE STI NA L .or THREAD WORMS. It is a perfectly .safe and mild preparation, and is especially adapted for children. Sold in tins by all Chemists and Druggists. ■: . -,'ri Proprietor, THOS. KEATING-, London Conveyances. ' ECOOKSON, Wills Street, runs the , MAIL COAOH from Ashburton Railway Station to Green- Street, - Alford Forest, and Mount Somers, every , Tuesday and Friday, returning Wednesday and Saturday at 3 b.m ONGBEAOH ROYAL MAIL COACH . t Leaves Longbeaoh for Ashburton daily (Sundays excepted) at 7.30 a. m., Waterton 8.10 a. m., Ashton 8.25 a. m., Wheatstone 8.43 a.m., arriving at Ashburton in time for the 10.24 express from Christchurch to Timaru. The ooaoh leaves Shearman s Somerset Hotel, Ashburton, at 4.50 p.m., arriving at Longbeach, at 7.30 p. m. Parcels or orders left at any of the above places wiU receive strict attention Fares—Through single fares, 5s ; -return same day, Bs.



427 c W. E. BONE, . .. Proprietor, Longbeach. JS O T 1 C B TO PASSENGERS. The Coach to Cracroft will be DIS CONTINUED until further notice, on account of bad roads, and the 7 Mail w be carried bn a pack-horse. A. JACKSON, 277 e Proprietor. * GRATEFUL COMFORTING EPPS’S 0 0 CTO, A. BREAKFAST. BY a thorough knowledge of the natural laws which govern the operations of digestion and nutrition, and, by a careful application of the hue properties of well selected cocoa, Mr. Epps has provided our breakfast tables with a delicately flavoured beverage which may . save us many heavy doctor’s bills. lt. ; ia ,by the judicious use of such articles of diet that a constitution may be gradually built up until strong enough to resist every ten pency to disease. Hundreds, of subtle maladias are floating around us. ready to attack wherever there is a weak point. We may escape many a fatal shaft by keeping ourselves well fortified, with pure blood and a properly nourished frame.— See article in the Civil Service Gazette, Made simply with boiling water or milk Sold only in packets, labelled : JAMES EPPS AND CO., HOMOOi-ATHIO CHEMIST;. LONDON. ALSO, EPFS CHOCOLATE ESSENCE TOE AIEBENOON