fHE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 1882.

Printed and published daily, for the Proprietor by William Fisher, of Ashburton, at Th Ashburton Guardian Printing Oftce West street, Ashburton, Saturday, November 4, iBSt,



Sporting. ASHBURTON RACING CLUB. SPRING MEETING, To bo held on the RACECOURSE, ASHBURTON, WEDNESDAY and FRIDAY, November 22nd and 24th. —Mr B. G. Wright, M.H.R. ; vice-presidents—Messrs J. Grigg and W. 0. Walker; judge—Mr Matthew Stitt ; stewards—Messfs A 'H. Dbw ding, H. T. Winter, W. Saunders,. E. - S. Coster, L. E. Corsbie, R; Friodlan der, and Dr Ross ; treasurer—Mr: C. 0. 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. L. Crawley. ; First race each day to start at 1 p. m. FIRST DAY. 1. County Hurdle Race (Handicap) of 30 sovs ; over six flights of hurdles, about 3ft Gin high; nomination, 1 sov; acceptance, 1 sov. 'District ' horses only. miles. 2. Maiden Plate, of 40 sovs; weight j tor age ; entrance, 3 sovs. miles. ! 3. Ashburton Cup (Handicap), of 125 sovs, added to a sweepstake of 5 sovs each for acceptors ; the second horse to receive 15 sovs from the stake ; nomination, 2 sovs ; acceptance, 5 sovs. l£ miles. '4, Ladies’ Purse, of 30 sovs; welter weight for age; gentleman riders, who must be members of the A.R.C.; .entrance, 2 sovs. District horses only. 1| miles, 5. Hack 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 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 povs from the stake; nomina tion, 2 sovs ; acceptance, 4 sovs. 1£ 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 7ib extra, and of the Ashburton Cup and Racing Club Handicap, 101 b extra. | mile. 5. ‘Consolation Handicap of 20 sovs ; -■ nomination, 1 sov ; • acceptance, 1 aov. 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 by the ‘Stewards, or whom they may J appoint; their decision on a)l points connected with carrying out the above programme tp : 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. All entries and nominations to be accompanied by entrance fees, name and age of’ Horse, and colors of rider, and in tilt nanda of the Secretary, addressed to Quill’s Hotel, not later than 9 p.m. on WEDNESDAY, November Ist; weights will be published on Monday, November 13 th. 7. Acceptances and sweeps to be paid to the Secretary not later than 9 p. m. on Thursday, November 16th. 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.



w. F. Allen. W. F. Allen, Auctioneer, stock, station", AND general commission agent. Burn ett 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 ended at the Public Yards. W. F- ALL EN, Auctioneer. au 22 Educational. MISS STEANE having returned to Ashburton, desires to inform her Friends in the town and neighborhood that she wid be happy to receive MUSIC PUPILS at Mr Jones’ Room, Baring square, or attend at their own houses, if desired. Terms (per Quarter) —Young Children, One Guinea; Adults, 30s. Lessons also, given in French, Drawing, Ladies Fancy Work, etc. An Evening Class three times weekly for general in struction —Is 6d for one, 2s 6d or two. Next Rev. Nixon’s, Tancred street. slB For Sale. E L. IJI O S - 20 ACRES 20 Situate at Alford Forest, 4 miles from Mount Somers Township, and 3£ miles from Mount Somers school; 10 Acres in Grass, 9 Acres, in Oats, 1 Acre in Turnips, Potatoes, and Man - golds. 2-Roomed House and Stable on. Terms easy. Apply to 0. B. M. BRANSON, nl Agent, East street, Ashburton. F O R S E. 220 Acres good Tussock LAND, partly fenced, being rural sections 32367 and 32366. The land is situated about miles from the Anama station, which has just been declared open for railway traffic. Apply to 6© PQYNTZ & CO. FO R S A LE From this date— CRUSHED OATS, 3s 4d per Bushel. BRAN, SHARPS, CHAFF. OATEN SHEAF CHAFF. First-class lot of VEGETABLE and FLOWER SEEDS. JOSEPH CLARK, Ashburton and Tinwald. 06 N OVERNMENT PUBLICATIONS. T District Court Rules, Land Transfer andy-Book and Acts, Joint Stock Com joies Acts, &c., on Sale at Office of this



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 BO WICK, c Proprietor. THE GLASGOW PEE 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 collar, than they can obtain anywhere in the city. Dowling Street. Prinues street. “THE BODEGA.” au 17 THE SHADES, Hereford street. W. H. PORTER 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 whoso 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. Panama hou e (late a stee’s), Tancred street Ashburton. The undersigned begs to inform the pubic that he has REMOVED from l the Prince 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.



RINGS 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, and £1 per week, to meet the times. Private Rooms for families. Remember the ad idross— Charles Truckle, Prince Albert Boarding Hou’e, 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 Bouse, where Travellers and others in want of GOOD ACCOMMODATION will receive EVERY ATTENTION. Reasonable Rates, Meals at all Hours. D. STEWART, j au Proprietor. Public Companies. BRITISU AND MERCAN TILE INSURANCE COMPANY. Established 1809. Subscribed Capital Fire Fund Life Fund Premiums for 1880 £2,000,000 1,201,243 3,380,107 951,173 Ashburton Agency: POYNTZ AND CO., 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 Rates (TWENTY-FIVE PER CENT REDUCTION on last year’s rates). Agents for Ashburton bI2 JAMESON & ROBERTS. Barristers, Solicitors, &c. B C. W. Purnell, ARRISTER AND SOLICITOR, EAST STREET. 4 5e George Swann, jg ARRISTER AND SOLICITOR, Hereford street, Christchurch. Business Notices. H O OUR CUSTOMERS AND THE J PUBLIC. The Leading Butchery in Ashburton is THE CITY CO. CENTRAL BUTCHERY IN Baring Square. At the above establishment is always to be found the Choicest Meat to be pro cured in Canterbury. Families waited upon at their own residence, and every care taken to please customers. E. H. BUTLER & CO. September 30th. 30 s DAN LEA, Champion Light Weight of New Zealand, and ex Champion of England, has commenced giving Lessons in_the Noble Art of Self Defence, in Mr Hill’s Sample Rooms, back of Somerset Hotel every TUESDAY and FRIDAY Nights, from 7-30 to 10 o’clock, forPupi's only. Private Class Lessons, £1 per month. N.B. —The rooms will be thrown open every SATU RDAY Night, for Public BQXING, under the superintendence of ■Dan. himself. All written communica tions to bo addressed to Somerset Hotel. 9o



Business Notices. TO LIVERY STABLEKEEPERS, 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 haf'd working condi tion, and acting on the kidneys, skin, and coat, and the other for putting on beef for show or sale. WORM POWDERS. —Will destroy and expel the various kinds of worms which infest horses. DRIFFIELD WHITE OILS. For sore shoulders, harness galls, &c. Will quickly h u al 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 Cupiss’s Constitution Balls), Norfolk, England, my experience is Practical as well as Theoretical. J. M. Cambridge, First Order of Merit and Silver Medal International Exhibition. G. KING begs to inform the public of Ashburton that he has appointed Messrs ANDREWES 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 Curtains, Table Covers, French Merinos, Silks, Ribbons, Velvets, Lace, and Feathers Dyed or Cleaned. Kid Gloves Cleaned. G. KING, 98 Madras Street, Christchurch. jl 18 CHEMIST, Ashburton. sl2 KING IS DYEING,



E W GOODS. Apricot marmalade, Crosse and Blackwell, in glass camp kettles, 2s each, fresh from Soho square Indian packets, in lead, of pure Assam tea, wonderfully strong, 2s 4d per lb Dunedin oatmeal, Somerville’s, a fresh supply, in splendid condition, 4s 6d per bag Elegant Japanese canisters, containing 61b of very tine Souchong, 16s English pickles, 8d per bottle Raspberry vinegar, English, Is bottles Mushroom catsup, large bottles, Is •Reduced Prices. Mild-cured hams, per per lb Wheat for fowls, per 3s 9d bushel Silk-dressed flour, 501 b, 6s 3d ; 251 b, 3s 4d Good rice for chickens, 71b, Is 4d New Jams, 6id per tin Dunedin biscuits, fresh, 3d per lb Hops, best quality, 2s per lb Kerosene, 8s 6d, 9s 6d, and 10s 6d per tin at Thomas Taylor’s. Patent dressed kitchen fruit, washed and dried by machinery— Currants, 6d and 6£d per lb Raisins, 6d and 8d Sultanas, 7d The cleanest fruit in New Zealand Maize meal, 3d per lb Haricot beans, 3d Egyptian lentils, 3d per lb German lentils, 6d per lb An 111 b box of the best Tea imported, Assam and Lapsang Souchong, 28s An 111 b box of new season’s tea, 20s. Compare this with (ho 25s box of other houses. Pure lime juice, quirts, Is 9d. Certified by the Board of Trade Lime juice cordial, Is 9d Captain White’s Oriental pickles, 2s 3d Caives’ foot jelly, quarts, C. and 8., 3s Od 83 Colombo St. Best black or mixed tea, 2s lOd Indian and China mixture, 2s per lb. Family Congou, strong, fine flavored 1s 6d Lucca oil, quarts, 2i 3d Bloater or anchovy paste, C. and 8., Is 3d White crystallised sugar, 3id, 4d, and per lb Dried apples, 7d per lb 123 Lower High St. Self-raising flour, Is packets, 3s bags Rich pound cakes, 9d Mixed wine biscuits, 9d per lb Loose baking powder, Is per lb Keiller’s marmalade, 9d per tin Black lead, lOd per dozen Blacking, 7d per dozen Best starch, 5d per lb Garb, soda, 6d 39 Manchester St. Irish moss, Is 2d and 2s per bottle Linseed meal, 8d per lb Fly papers, 9d per doz Saftty matches, Bryant and Mays per doz Fire kindlers, 4|td per doz Nestle’s milk, 10£d per tin Sago, 4d per lb Tapioca, sd, 71b for 2s 6d &c., &0.. &c. 101 Triangle (LATE DBYOJS PORT’S), C HR ISTCHURCH. ANTED KNOWN. That BONEDUST, specially prepared for drilling with carrots, mangolds, etc., can be obtained from the undersigned. F. MAYO, Hampstead Bone Mills.



Business Notices Mr Thos. Mutter BEGS to announce that, having sold his General Store Business, he has NOW OPENED Mr T. M.’s 24 years experience in that lino is a sufficient guarantee that all work entrusted to him will be executed in a workmanlike manner. Workmen sent out. Christchurch Prices Guaranteed. James Heseltine (Late Thomas Dudson), ADDLE R, Burnett street, begs to announce that he has bought the business lately carried on by T. Dudson, 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 JJACON ! BACON ! BACON! The undersigned has for sale a splen did lot of Home-cured Bacon, which he will dispose of at C£d per .lb., large or small quantities. IN THE SADDLERY LINE. 180 MR THOS. MUTTER, Mack ay street, South Rakaia. 511 T. M. JONES, Dealer, Thompson’s Farm, Ashburton.



OTICE OF REMOVAL, SUFFOLK BUTCHERY, Corner of Burnet t street and East STREET. Gr. 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 MEAT, 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, Ashburton. . C. Kay, 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. RAY, Opposite Central 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 CALL at the YARDS OS’ 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 line at Lowest Current Rates. SPECIAL LINES LANDING. FENCING WIRE, IRON, CEMENT. American Dressed Shelving, and other Timber, large assortment. Special at tion to Country Orders, and shipped direct from siding. J. T. BROW N, Office : Team street. Wholesale Depot; Railway Siding and Sawmill, South Belt, Christchurch. 1119



OTICE TO FARMERS. 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 H’. Reece, Ironmongers, he Signboard can be easily seen from Colombo street. s!6



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 REMOVAL. 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 be favored with a fair share of public support. J. RANGER, Prospect Buildings, East street. 529 Summer Fashions. T HAVE now Opened up 40 Oases 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 an immense Stock of Household Drapery, Carpets, etc. S. W. ALCORN, 025 East street.



Business Notices. "VT E W TINWALD STORE, lOpposite the Railway Shed. Opened J une 18, 1881. Biggs and Reid, PROPRIETORS. B. and R. begs to inform their Farming friends and the public generally, that they hare 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 1 Of the Best Blends. SUGARS ! SUGARS !! SUGARS ! ! At remarkably Low Prices. CLOTHING ! CLOTHING ! ! CLOTHING !!! And HARDWARE ! HARDWARE !! HARDWARE !!! At Prices not to bo rubbed out. B. and R. ’s Cart is now running daily in the outlying districts. BIGGS AND REID. 50c



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 bo able to serve his patrons even better in the future than he has done in the past. 720 e



0 E ]Sf 0 T Dairymen & others. The 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. OHAS. W. GREEN. May 4, 1882. 402 e



The Ideal Cooking Stove, JpiOß 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, it better known, get ini# 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 sto>e, 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, Mblbouene. AGENTS WANTED. nEW IN G 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 Report 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 thu Most Liberal Scale. ORR AND CO., DISTRICT AGENTS, Ball programme cards in very neat styles, with Pencils and Ribbons, printed at the Guardian Office, Wnt street.



mO STAND THIS SEASON, at Messrs -L Matson, Cox, and Co.’s Premises, West street, Ashburton, the IMPORTED AMERICAN TROTTING STALLION, Oakgrove. OAKGROYE 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 gens, by Seely’s American Star. Rys dyk’s Hambletonian w.t* 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, 1383. Groomage fee of 5s per mare, payable on first service. For further particulars apply on 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. A Iford, Oct. 4, 1882. o 5



The pore-bred clydesdale ENTIRE Strathmore, Will Travel- this Season in the ASHBURTON, Ana Surrounding Districts. For particulars see Cards. R. EDGWORTH, Owner. Ashburton, Oct. 5, 1882. • • 5o



niHE WELL - KNOWN CLYDES 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.



HE 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. rjlO STAND THIS SEASON, 1832 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. Teems— £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. rjlO TRAVEL THIS SEASON 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-yearrold in 1876. Ho also took second prize in 1878. Terms—£3, payable on Ist January, 1883, and 5s groomage. Groomage fee payable on first service. Will be in Ashburton every SATUR DAY. WM. H. JOHNS, 4 a Trevorton. rjlO STAND THIS SEASON—IBB2 X THE CLYDESDALE STALLION BONNY SCOTLAND. BONNY SCOTLAND is a dark brown, rising five years old, stands 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 for Season, £3 3s. Groomage fee, ss. Every care taken, but no responsibility. For further particulars, apply to the s 23 GROOM IN CHARGE. MnHRESHING BOOKS printed on the J shortest notice, at the Office of this Paper.



Medical. P P OWELL’S BALSAM of ANISEED ' OWELL’S HALSAM of ANISEED., < "OOWELL’S BALSAM ot I .ISEED. ipXTRAORDINARY TESTIMp 'J NIALS. POWELL’S BALSAM of ANISEED Duo db Montabob writes “ Chateau de Montabor, Aveyron. Sir, —Haying 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 dose I 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 now completely restored to health. Receive, sir, with the expression of my gratitude the assurance of my distinguished sentiments. _ DUG DE MONTABOR HER MAJESTY S GUN BOAT NBTLEY. 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 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. NETLE F. for. POWELL’S BALSAM ANISEED o SOLD by CHEMISTS and STORE KEEPERS. Observe the Trade Mark, “ Lion, Net, and Mouse.” For coughs, bronchitis, in FLUENZA, COLDS, &c. l?or coughs, bronchitis, Tn r FLUENZA, COLDS, &c.' ; POWELL’S BALSAM of ANISEED,— The effects of one teaspoonful taken in a little water before going to bed is extraordinary. No family should be without it in the winter. Sold by Chemists and Medicine Vendors throughout the World, is l and 2s 3<l P er ; per bottle; a great saving in taking family bottles, ns each. Established over 50 years. Prepared only by THOMAS POWELL, Blackfriars Road, London. POWELL’S BALSAM of ANISEED. “Sir, —I 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 letten in hopes that others may benefit by it.— I am, Sir, Yours. &c., ALBERT COUNT POTQCKI.” 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 the habit 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; Evers & Solomon ; Felton, Grimwalde, & Co. ; P. and S. Falk, Faulding & Co. , Rocke, Tompsit, & Co. ; Rosenthall & Co. ; Kempthorne, Prosser, & Co. ; 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 in" the body in health were universally known, no fam should be without it. AGGED, WEARY, AND WORN Anyone whose duties require them to under go mental or unnatural excitement or strain— EiNO’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 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 Bleed, 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 in Eating and Drinking. ENO’S FRUIT SALT.— From the Rev. Dr Hurst, Vicar of Collorly :—“I have 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 I had finish ■! one 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 woes is avoided by those who keep and use ENO’S FRUIT SALT.—“AII our customers for Eno’s Salt would not he without it upon any consideration, they having received so much benefit from it.— Wood Brothers, Chemists, Jersey, IS7S.” i OUT 11 1 .agents for New Zealand, MESSRS. KEMPTiIORNE, PROSSER AND CO. 1



Medical. IMPORTANT to all - afflicted with Ulcers, Scurvy, Sores, or Wounds of my descriptor! YATES’ 1 ’ PATENT BRITIB HHEEB OIN T MENTS,prepared mly by Mi's Bufns(daughterof the late Mr- Yates), ’ Christchurch. -niWar ranted to cure Burns, Scalds, ,Cut«, or Wounds of any kind, etc. , of ever.so long standing. Ked Ointment, a certain cure for Ulcers ; Green Ointment, a certain cure for Scrofula or King’s Evil; White Ointment, a certain cure for Swellings or Inflammation in any part of the body or limbs,. Lumps in the Threat, Sore Nip ples, Gathered Breasts, etc. Directions for use—Spread the Red and Green Oint ments lightly on linen rag no bigger than the wound ; the White Ointment Is to be rubbed by the hand over the part affected. Also, YATES’ PURIFYING DROPS for Gravel or. Pains in the. Loins ; dose for Gravel, from 20 to 30 drops in a table spoonful of cold water at bedtime. The Ointments are sold in pots at 2s 9d each, and the Drops the same price, 2s 0d per bottle. These Ointments and Drops have effected astonishing cures in New Zealand. Names and addresses of over 50 persons cured, some of diseases of 30 years standing, may be obtained by applying' to Mbs BURNS, at the above address. Agents for Ashburton— Asdrewes Bros. ’ 9o



rt-g- O® cn g*T Hg O a. H 02 Ph gg C-J §j s°« asj 'S| w IzsM ~ £>° CQ„ mH E Marvellous -*- Remedy for HOARSENESS, COUGHS, COLDS, BRONCHITIS CONSUMPTION, AND Chest Diseases. Geneva! Agents for New Zealand— KB MPT HORNE, PROSSER, A, 00. 696 e -; CO:: STEEDMAN’S SOOTHING POWDER FOR CHILDREN CUTTING TEETH. CAUTION TO PURCHASERS The value of this well-known Family Media cine has been largely tested in all partS df the -world, and by all grades of society, for Upwards of FIFTY YEARS. Its well-earned, exten sive sale has induced IMITA TIONS, some of which in outward APPEARANC E 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. .. Purchasers are therefore requested .carefully to observe the four ‘ following ' distinctive characteristics, without which are •genuine:— J f * *- 1st —In every case the words JOHN STEEDMAN, CHEMIST, WALWORTH, SURREY, are engraved on, the Government Stamp a'Tix to each packet. ! 2nd— Eacn Single Powder has directions for the dose, and the. words, JOHN STfiEpkAN Chemist, Walworth, Surrey,'printed thKifeon, 3rd— The name, SteedmarC is- always spelt with two EE’s. , 4th —The manufacture is carried on solely at Walworth, Surrey. Sold in Packets by all Chemists anq Medi cine Vendors. Sold by Ksmpthorn , Prosser and-Co. Auckland. . , ‘ Keating’s Powder. Keating’s Powder. b ’ Keating’s Powder. !7‘- Keating’s Powder.



Kills Bags, ‘ ~ Fleas, Moths, * _i. Beetles. This Powder is quite humle» 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 destroy ing fleas in their dogs, as also ladies for their pet dogs. ;■ 'V 1 THIS ARTICLE has found so GREAT a SALE that it has tempted others to .vend 4 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. Keating’s Worm Tablets. : , Keating’s Worm Tablets. 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 S T 1 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. Proprietor, THOS. K.EATING, London



Conveyances- ECOOKSON, Wills Street, run* the , MATT. COACH from Ashburton Railway Station to Green Street, Alford Forest, and Mount Somers, every Tuesday and Friday, returning and Saturday at 3 u.m . ONGBEAOH .ROYAL MAIL COACH Leaves Longbeach for Ashburton''daily (Sundays excepted) at 7.30 a.m., Watflrton 8.10 a.m., Ashton 8.25 a.m., Wheatstone 8.45 a.m., arriving at Ashburton inctime for the 10.24 express from Christchurch to Titnaru. The coach 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. W. E. BOND, . Proprietor, 427 c Longbeach. O T I E TO PASSENGERS. The Coach to Cracroft will be DIS CONTINUED until further notice, on account of bad roads, and the Mail, w be carried on a pack-horse. A. JACKSON, 277 e Proprietor. GRATEFUL COMFORTING EPPS’S 0000 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 tine 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. It is by the judicious use of such articles of diet that a constitution may be gradually built up until strong enough to resist every ten psncy to disease. Hundreds of subtle maladies 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 Oazfttcit Made simply with hoiliug water or milk Sold only in packets, labelled : JAMF.S EPPS AND CO., HOMOijii'ATHIO - LONDON. ALSO. EPPS CHOCOLATE ESSENCE FOR AirHRNQOSf CBP