The Ashburton Guardian.

VOL..' V-No. 1347

ASHBURTON. WEDNESDAY. DECEMBER 9. 1885.

:price-one penny



Surveyor, Civil EagiiMen, to ] 1 ■ r ■■■""'■ - * " rv *. FOOKS aND sons, Architects, ■ ivu. hanxznucßS, Vavtaiobjb, Liobkbbd STarihf6Bß, Aja» Liiri) Bbomm, TRIANGLE, WAKANUI ROAD, Askstmton. Conveyance*. rntNWALD AND MOUNT SOMERS I RAILWAY. MOUNT SOMBBsTnD CAVENDISH ROYAL MAIL COACH. The ebove Caaoh leaves Hood’s hotel or Cavendish Railway Station every day, meeting eaoh train. ■ 1 rtwiinirim by morning train mby pro Jooaoh to Alford Forest, thence to Itins iA tjoa for- the kst train for or may retnrb in time for afor AshWtod, Itaoelaand Order* trill receive every Borase and Baggios on hire l» . JQHH HOOD AUSTRALASUN A&C EL S KXPR. BS. 0. and Packages forwetdnd to shy sddrose, at cheap, through, incloaivo -fates,’ . * . One charge. No extras, No trouhle. No charge for booking or Cor collecting packages np to S6lbs weight within the n Great Britain, Europe and Australia by »r»touMr. Extract from tariff, including all charges to Addfies-ol Consignee ■ S* c I S’ L We are now receiving parcels for Home to despatch per Tongartro, sailing this month, Revisedcheap rates. Insurance effected if desired. Tariff and all information on application CUFF & GRAHAM, Box 937 Post Office, Christchurch ; and Lyttelton. TNuflliiiinrr - 8 1572 Bnrinesß Notices DANISH Seed Oats. THE Undersigned has a foil Stock , COLONIAL CLOTHING 1 DRAPERY • FLANNELS, Ao. Boots and Shoes* Large Stock of Groceries - andOihneh’a Stores. SPECIAL VALUE IN CHOICE TEA FEED and seed oat , FLOUR, bran, and sh bps. AU at the lowest prices possible. Gena - an valne and no make-believe or sham Large discount, and other Indncemen or cash. Families waited on weekly otoirll required. * D. WILLIAMSON, liSi Bism, Ashbttbto as? fi ASEB BROS., Builders, Under ftp takers, eta, Wskanai road and Can street,—Rß desire to, state that having tbamt*. recent sod Improved Hjsabbb and Uounanve Coach, an prepared to furnish Funerals on spesial andinost ■siiaannaMn terms.. Country orders will neelvaprompt attention. Note the sd dMßi, Ootner of Wakanni road and Casa street. Orders may be left at the Ash barton Coach Factory; or Box 16, Post Office Ashburton. 167 M OUNT SOMERS & METBVEN ROYAL MAIL COACH. On and after, January let, 1886, the ondenigoed win run a Coach eaoh Tdes day, Thursday and Saturday, starting at ' nobn from -Hood’s Hotel, Mount Somers, • fdj Springbum and. Alford Forest, there conneotingWithDaffs Coach from Methven returning same evening. Fares—Sprlng fcorn JU, retoro, 8a { Alford Forest, 4a, rstaro; ■ a _ ■ X“S7 T. HIX. GRIOULTURAL "’Machine Shop, WAKANUI ROAD. CHARLES BAY .Combines, Chaff-cutters, ‘ ■, and all classes of hoerial attention given to Bicycle*. '- ‘ • * «—*— Machines. Bfowera repaired, sharpened and Model work. General repalra 9 w



Stud Notices. Kingfisher, THE Thoroughbred Horse KING FISHER will travel Ashburton and Surrounding Districts this season. For pedigree, performances on the turf, and in the Show ring and fees, see cards, or apply to E. COOKSON, Proprietor; or Groom in Charge. Groom’s fee as nsual. 10 676 fJIHE THOROUGHBRED HORSE Perkin Warbeck n. (By Perkin Warbeck—Miss Kate), Will Stand this Season at GROVE FARM, TINWALD (See Cards). For forth**” particulars, apply to 9 626 E GATES. Tinwal*’ TO TRAVEL this season the Thorough bred imported Horse Calstock. After this date the fees will be:—Ls 5s for thoroughbreds; L2 10s for half-breds; guarantees, L 7 7*. Good English gr«ss paddocks free nntil Ist of January, 1886. All care but no responsibility. Groomage fe?s, ss, paid first service. Racing results prove that the deci sion of the judges at our show, held on the 30th of October, with regard to onr blood stock has been fully justified in the winner of the Melbourne Cop, the winner's dam being got by Castle Bill, sire of our local horse Calstock. Good breeding this. Castle Hill is acknowledged to be the sire of the best horses over sticks in the Southern Hemisphere. Tgfit Python A Bay Hone bred by Hon E R. Cox of New South Wales, got by Kyogle dam Nutcut (dam of Dagworth and Hercules) by Pitsford—Amber by Glancus —Spenders by Emancipation. Kyogle by William Tell, Cassandra by Troa. PYTHON has shown himself to be the most snocesafnl sire with half bred mares ever imported to New Zealand. Before leaving New South Wales he sired that good horse. Rival; winner of the Corln- , thion Cup in Sydney, carrying top weight and beating a field of eleven others. Me also sired in New Zealand Comet and Trumpeter, winnen of many good races, £lthqagb out of half-bred maife. He is the sire of Busy-body, Hollywood and Monaghan, all showing plenty of form and quality. 1 Terms—Thoroughbred mares, LlO 10s; half-bred mares, L 5 ss. Payable Ist January, 188 G. Gaod grass paddocks provided 2s 6d per week, every care taken but no responsibility. For further particulars«pply to L. MARKET, 0802 ' Proprietor, Netherby Lodge. Digby Grand. THE Thoroughbred Horse DIGBY GRAND, by Tradncer (imp.) out of Aglaia (imp.) will stand in Ashburton on Tuesdays, and will travel the Tinwald, Winslow and Hinds districts on Wednes days. For further particulars apply to groom in charge. Tam O’dbanter Will stand at Longbeaoh. Mares grazed free until Janaary 1. JOHN GRIGG, Proprietor. Bouser. THE Thoroughbred Horse ROUSER, will stand in Ashburton this season. By Messenger -out of Kate O’Shane, Messenger, bred in N.S. W. by Mr W. Town, by .Bottler out of Ludia (see N.S.W. Stod Book). Kate O’Sbane, by Caledon (imported from Ireland) out of Lora by Emigrant out of Maggie (see N. Z. Stud Book). ROUSER is a beautiful dappled grey of immense power and substance. While showing lots of quality be is fit to carry 18at to hounds. ROUSER 'has proved himself fast, stout and a magnificent fencer, hut while undergoing a prepara tion £O7 die Grand National, met with an accident which necessitated throwing him out of work for a time. Terms—LS 10a; guaranteed, L 6 ss. For further particulars apply L. MARKET 10800 Proprietor, Netherby Lod Stock Sales. Bakaia Sales. WE beg to intimate to our clients that for the fu*”.ra the SALES of STOCK, IMPLEMENTS and SUNDRIES will be held at the Rakaia the LAST THURSDAY In every month. NEW ZEALAND LOAN AND MER CANTILE AGENCY COMPANY. 8 306 MATSON, COX <fe 00. MRS KENNEDY & MISS CAMERON DRESSMAKERS, Compton’s Buildings, Moore street, Ashburton N.B.—Registry Office fo Female Ser vants,



Sporting. W IN3LOW AND TINWALI AMALGAMATED RACE MEETING. Will be hold (by kind permission of Mi R. Wilkin) in one of the Grove Farm paddocks, on JANUARY Ist, 1886. To start punctually at 11 o’clock. President: C. G. Hawdon. Vice- Prebid ents : J. C. N. Grigg I James Wilkin D. McLean I Judge: M- Stitt. Starter. Dr Leahy. ’’Hasdicappers : 6. Saunders | Dr Leahy 0. C. Fooks 1 . or Athletics—Messrs G. James and J. Purchase Clerk of Course: David Jackson. Clerk of Scales : Robert B. Jeff. Committee: James Begg f A. McLeod E, Gates j M. J. Boseltine j C. Jephson P. Levis j G. James 1. Hurdle Handicap, of 15 sovs. 1£ miles; w rer six flights of hurdles, about 3ft 6in high. Second horse to receive 60s from Mie stakes. Nomi nation, 10s; acceptance, 10s. itnwald Cup Handicap, of 25 sovs and a Cup valued 1.6, presented by Mr O. G. Hawdon, of Westerfield. 1$ miles. Second horse to receive L 5 from the stakes. Nomination, 20s; acceptance, 20s. 3. Trotting Race; a distance handicap, of 15 sovs. Two miles. Second horse to receive 50s from the stakes. No weight under lOst. Nomination, 10s; acceptance, 15s Maiden Plate, of LlO. One mile, Weight-fvtr-age. Entrance, 20s, 5, Selling Hack Race, 10 sovs, J mile. The winner to be sold imme diately after the race for LlO, any surplus to go to the Club's fund. Entrance, LI. . Bst up Consolation Handicap, 10 sovs. One mile. Nonair \tion, 10s; acceptance, 10s; doe within ten minutes after the weights are declared, 7. Hubby Scurry, for a sweep of 10s. ATHLETIC EVENTS. i. 100 Yards Handicap. Entrance, 2s. irst prize, LI; second, 10a Running High Jump. Entrance, First prize, LI; second, 10s 3. Quoits; 21 yards ;21 up. First rize, L2; second, LI 4. Three-Legged Race Entrance, 2s per pair; 100 yards. First prize, 16s; second, 7a 6d 5. One Mile Handicap. Entrance 3s. First prize, L2; second, LI 6 Egg and Spoon Race. Entrance, Is. First prize, 10s; second, 5s 7. Single Women’s Race; 80 yards; for a dress piece 8. 220 Yards Flat Race Handicap. First prize. LI; second, 10a; entrance, 2s 9. Married Women’s Race, 100 yards. Tor a dress pieee 10. Old Men’s Baee (over 40 years). For pair of tronseit; entrance, is 11. 440 Tarde Flat Race Handicap. First prize, LI 10s; eecond, 10s; entrance 2s; acceptance, la 12. Consolation, 170 yards. First prize, 15s; second, ss; entrance, Is RULES AND REGULATIONS. 1. No entry will ba received except on the conditions that all disputes, claims, and objections arising out of the racing shall be decided by tbe Committee, or whom they may appoint, their decision on all points iu carrying out tbe pro gramme to foe final. 2. Ashburton Racing Club rules adhered to where practicable. 3. Tbe races are open no any horse com monly resident in the district lying North of the Orari river and Sooth of the Selwyn river from October Ist to the date of meeting, and owned by a person who has resided In the district above defined during the same period. 4. Five per cent will be deducted from the grdss of all moneys payable in accord ance with this programme, for expenses of the course. 5. All nominations and acceptances go to the funds of the Clnb. NOMINATIONS & ACCEPTANCES. All nominations to be accompanied by lee s, name and performances of horse, and colors of rider, to be in the hands of the Secretary, addressed Scott’s Hotel, Tin wald, before 10 p m. on December 12th, 1886. Weights will be declared on De cember 19th, 1886. Acceptances are to be made to the Secretary, at Scott’s Hotel, Tinwald 1 * ter than 10 p. m. on Satur day, December . L 86. IEPHSON, Secretary. WAR OR NO WAR ?—lt gives me real pleasure, without mixture, without measure, to thank my many cus tomers once more at this recurring sea son, and with both rhyme and reason for laying out their money at my store. And, whilst there’s no denying, the times are rather trying, that trade is dull and money scarce enough. I’m proud to have to say, that my friends buy every day, without the aid of advertising pnff. Ido not say I slaughter, as indeed I did’nt ooghter, and below the cost I don’t profess to sell. But in fair play none can beat me, I give them leave to eat me, who do not think 1 serve them very well. Now, as might be expected, my stock is well selected, while great variety of goods I have in store. The teas so ably blended, can be well recommended, as has been often ad vertised before. Nelson, Moate and Oo are showing, how the public taste is grow ing for really pure and nicely blended teas. And those who h»ve not tried them, should let self interest gnide them, and bay of me the thing that’s ante to please. Tea, Grocery, Fancy Goods, Glass, China, Earthenware, Fruit and Italian Warehouse, H. M. CARSON, Bast street, Ashburton. Agent for Arthur Yates, Garden seeds, wholesale and retail agent lor Nelson, Moats and Go's pure blended test*



Sporting A SHBURTON RACING SPAING MEETING. CLUB ‘THURSDAY AND FRIDAY, U December 10 and 11, 1885. President—E, G. Wright, Vlce-PM# dent—W. C. Walker. Judge—M; S«j% Stewards—W. B. Denshire, 0.0. FooMfc r h. Friedlander, R Friedlanderi JolH Grigg. C. G. Hawdon, T, Leahy, 0. 1® Purnell, W. G. Roes. Treasurer— 0. Fooks. Starter—T. Leahy. Cledl of the Scales—M. Friedlander. . C)eri| of the Course—A. Hewson. Handicaps pers—The Handicapping Committee 01 the Club. | ___ t First race each day to start at 1 p.m. i First Day. i 1. County Hubdlb Race Handicap, of 30 govs; over six flights of hurdle* 3ft 6in high ; nomination, 1 soy ; aC ceptanee, 1 boy. 1$ miles. District, horses only. '\ 2. Fbbb Handicap, of 40 boys ; accept tanoe, 2 boys 1 mile 'j: 3. Ashburton Cup Handicap, of 12% sova ; nomination, 1 boy ; acceptance, 6 boys. miles. , 4. Ladies* Purse, of 40 soys ; welteY handicap; gentlemen riders; nomi* nation, 1 sov; acceptance, 1 boy. l£t miles. 5. Post Sxakbs of 15 sova ; catch weights;! nomination, 1 sov, to be made to th*; Secretary immediately after the Purse is run. The winner to be sold) by auction immediately after the race for 15 sovs, any surplus to go to tha funds of the Club. 1 mile. 6. Flying Handicap, of 50 soys ; ncmi-' nation, 1 sov ; acceptance, 2 soy#. . |mile. Second Day. 1. Handicap Hurdle Race, of 50 sovs; over eight flights of hurdles about 3ft 6in high ; nomination, 1 boy,; ac ceptance, 2 sovs, 2 miles. 2. Racing Club Handicap, of 75 soys r nomination, 1 sov; acceptance, 3 sovs. 1£ miles. 3. County Plate Handicap, of 25 sovs? nomination, l|sov; acceptance, l|uov. District hqrses only. Ij miles. 4. Totalisator Stakes, of 15 sova; mini mum weight Bst; nomination 1 soy, to be made to the Secretary immediately after the Oounty Plate is ran. The winner to be sold immediately after the race for 10 sovs, any surplus to go to the funds of the Oiub. $ mile. 5. Welter Handuap, of 40 sovs ; nomi nation, 1 sov ; acceptance, 2 soys ; minimum weight, lost. For horses that have never won more than 25 sovs in one event on the flat. 2 miles. 6. Consolation Handicap, of 20 sovs; nomination, 1 sov, to be made to the Secretary immediately after the Wel ter Handicap is run; acceptance, free, to be noticed to the Secretary within ten minutes of declaration of weights. 1 mile. RULES AND REGULATIONS. 1. 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 appoint; their decision on ail points connected with carrying out this programme to be final. 8. Canterbury Jockey Club Racing Rules strictly adhered to. 3. A district horse shall mean any horse that has been commonly resident In the district lying between the rivers Selwyn and Waltaki from July 15, 1885, and np to the date of the forthcoming meeting, and owned by a person who has resided in the said district during tha same perioa. 4. Five per cent, will be deducted from the gross of all moneys payable in accord ance with this programme for expenses of the coarse. 5. All nominations and acceptances go to the funds of the Club. NOMINATIONS. All nominations to be accompanied by fees, name, age and description of horse, and colors of rider, and in the hands of the Secretary (address —Ashburton) not later than 9 p.m. on Thursday, November 19, 1886. WEIGHTS. Weights for the first day’s handicaps will be declared on Friday, December 4, 1886. Weights for the second day’s han dicaps will be declared at 8 o’cl-ck on the evening of the first day’s racing. ACCEPTANCES. Acceptances for the first day’s handicaps must be made to the Secretary not later than 9 p.m. on TUESDAY, December 8, 1885. Acceptances for the second day's handicaps at 9 o’clock on the evening of the first day’s racing. S. SAUNDERS, 8 298 Secretary. Public Companies. XTRW ZEALAND LOAN & MEK iM OANTILE AGENCY COMPANY (LIMITED). Capital, £3,000,000. Reserve, £210,000. Makes LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES on Freeholds, on Stations and Stock, and on growing clip of Wool. RECEIVES CONSIGNMENTS of Wool, Grain, Tallow, Leather, Hidss, Skins, etc., for sale In New Zealand, Aus tralian, and London Markets. UNDERTAKES INDENTS of British, Continental, East Indian, and Ameri can goods, and Commissions in all branches of Mercantile Business. HOLDS PERIODICALS AUCTION SALES of Wool, Grain, Skins, Hides, Tallow, Live Stock, Land, etc, at its Salerooms, Warehouses and the Cen , tral Markets. Special and Clearing Sales also conducted. Supplies WOOL PACKS and CORN SACKS, at Lowest Current Rates. ’ AGENTS £S CANTERBURY FOR— Buston Proctor and Co.’s celebrated Com i blued Thieshing Machines and - Engines, acknowledged to bo the 5 Best Machines imported into New ( Zealand. i Felton and Gnllleaumc a Patent Galvan » Ised Steel-barb Fencing Wire . Candy's Patent Cotton Belting, > Maldon Island Guano. 1 Further particulars on *pplioatlon at the I Company's Ofifaes, Christchurch, Ashb-t ---, ton and Rsksla. j JOHN COOKE, , Manager I Ohrutonuroh , H. SEORK^AN, r Agent, 1 Ashbarto 9 ° W -JRNBR. :;<9D



Christchurch Advertisements. B Criterion House, CHRISTOHUOH. LACK, BEATTIE & CO. We have pleasnro in drawing the atten tion of the residents in the Ashburton and surrounding districts to the advan tages offered by oor system of doing busi ness. Being direct importers from the best British markets, and large purchasers of all Colonial manufacturers, we are in a position to sell goods on the most favor able terms. We would direct nuecial attention to the fact that our (rvds _is regulated on a Cash Basis, and our aim invariably to charge most moderate prices, in proof of which wo solicit inspection of onr large and varied stock. We feel satisfied onr country friends will reap a substantial benefit by giving our estab ishment a trial. Ladies’ Dress Materials in great variety, of newest styles Millinery in choice designs and at specially moderate prices Mantles. Dolmans, Summer Capes, etc, in new shapes and materials Household Furnishings are a specialty with ns ; our stock is large and value extra good DRESSMAKING on the PREMISES. In our Ready-made Clothing Depart ment we hold a very large stock of gar ments of all descriptions, principally our own manufacture and of the Best Colonial Tweeds. In our Tailoring Department we guar antee Style, Quality, and Perfect Fit, at unusually moderate prices. ONE SHILLING in the pound discount for prompt Cash. BLACK, BEATTIE & CO. 201, 2C3, 205, High street, CHRISTCHURCH Carnival Month AT ARGYLE HOUSE Commencing FRIDAY, 20th Inst. their custom for the past few years G. L. BEATH & 00 are this week opening about Twenty Cases of FANCY GOODS for FREE DISTRIBUTION amongst their customers. SEE THE DISPLAY ! Unequalled this Side of the Line. EVERY PURCHASER WILL RECEIVE A GIFT. G. L. Beath & Co., TAILORS, DRAPERS, MILLINERS, &c., CASHEL STREET, CHRISTCHURCH Carnival Month AT ARGYLE HOUSE. His Lordship’s HOTEL AND LARDER, LICHFIELD STREET, Christchurch. THE Propietor of the above Hotel begs to notify that he has engaged the services of one of the best Chefs in the colonies, with special instructions to pro vide the best LUNCHEON OR TEA, In the conn try for ONE SHILLING. The bill of fare will comprise Poultry, Game, Fish, eta, etc., In season. Grills to perfection at any hoar. PRIVATE ROOMS* FOR LADIES. Books of Tickets are now Issued at reduced rates. A String Band will play all the newest music lu dining-room from 12.30 to 1.30 etohdey, 614



Christchurch Advertisements. VISITORS TO CHRIST CHURCH Will find the three O’a— Comfoet ! Cheapness ! 1 Convenience !!! AT WALLACE’S Central Hotel, Corner of Gloucester and Colombo street. 10 677 A Night Porter Kept, D.IC. QtRANGBRS VISITING CHRISTCHURCH Are often at a loss to know the best establishment for the par chase of Drapery, Furnishings, Fancy Goods, Games, Crockery and Glassware. THE DRAPERY & GENERAL IMPORTING COMPANY have an entirely NEW and IMMENSE STOCK OF BEST GOODS IN ALL DEPARTMENTS. The Public are invited to in spect their Large Warehouse and enquire prices, without being pressed to purchase. ALL GOODS IN aNY QUANTITIES AT WHOLESALE WAREHOUSE PRICES. Ladies’ Refreshmen Rooms and Lavatories. THE DRAPERY AND GENERAL IMPORTING CO. OF NEW ZEALAND, Lid.. CO-OPERATIVE E. C. BROWN, Manager. B HALLENSTEIN, Chairman of Directors. Warehou'ea Cashel street ... Christchurch, High street ... Dunedin. 19 926 Metropolitan Hotel CASHEL STREET, Chrieiohurch. (Under Proprietorship since April, 1885). THE above Hotel has been thoroughly painted, papered and renovated, and is equal to any Hotel in Christchurch for situation, position and accommodation, being at once close to the Centre of the City> end within five minutes’ walk of the Railway Station. Terms —Per day, 6s 6d; per week, LI 10s; per 28 days, L 6. (Private apartments by arrangement). Permanent boarders, LI 5s per week. Ordinary, from 12 to 2 p.m. , Table d’H6te, at 6.15 p. m. For farther particulars, apply on the premises ; or, by letter, to V ANAGER, Metropolitan Hotel, Box 14, 6 18 Chrlatchnrob. J. Ballantyne &Co’s QPACIOUS NEW WAREHOUSE IS NOW OPEN With an Elegant Stock of NEW SOMMER DRAPERY, Bought in the Home markets on the most favorable terms from the manu facturers, and to be sold at prices that mast Defy Competition. THE GENTS’ DEPARTMENT Is now Removed to that part of the Premises East of the New Building, next Sandsfcein'a, and comprises a grand assortment of Men's and Boys’ Clothing and Hats (own manufacture), Men’s Mercery, &c. The Public are cordially invited to view the Premises and Stock. One Shilling off every Pound Gash Discount. DUNSTABLE HOUSE, Established 1854. 9 662 THE CLYDESDALE ENTIRE Hone, Prince "Victor Will travel the Wakanui, Longbeach, and Ashburton Porks districts, and will stand at Netherby Lodge (opposite Canterbury Mills) on Saturdays. For further particulars and terms apply to Groom in charge, or GEORGE POOOCK, Proprietor



Business Notices. r|BOWN IRON WORKS, ARMAGH STREET, Christchurch. Portable Kanges Burn Wood and Coal—ln Four Sizes. PAINTED CORRUGATED IRON IN Four. Five, Six and Seven Feet Lengths. 40 per cent. Obeaper than Galvanised Iron. 10 1988 HGRIESSELICH AND CO. » WEAVERS’ HALL, WOOL EXCHANGE, LONDON, HIPPING AND COMMISSION MERCHANTS, Established 1856. Ship to order any description of British and Continental Goods upon 2£ per cent, commission, selected by buyers with Colonial experience, and attend to the prompt realisation of Produce at highest prices npon 1 per cent, commission. Orders to be accompanied by Letters of Credit or part remittance in Bank Drafts or Prodnce. Open Policies of Insurance for floating cargoes to cover sea risks. References—Chief Office of the London and Westminster Bank, or Agra Bank, London, and most of the Colonial Banks. Current Price Lists, Produce Reports, and any necessary samples or information on application. 1 35 ASHBURTON PERMANENT BUILDING & INVESTMENT 1 SOCIETY. 1 The above Society pays Interest at th* ' rate of 4§ per cent, per annum for De posits at Call, 6 per cent, per annum for 1 three months, and 6 per cent, per annum 1 if fixed tor 6 months or over. 1 j Ward, i Manager. Office;- Arcade Chambers. Burnett . tree**- j A CARD—To all who are suffering from ' the errors and indiscretion of youth, ] nervous weakness, early decay, loss of ( manhood, etc., I will send a recipe that l will cure yon free of charge. This great ] remedy was discovered by a missionary in E South America. Send a self'addressed envelope and sixpence to prepay postage to the Rev Joseph T. Inman, station D, New York City, U.S. A. 1 yys have for sale cheap. WO-)LPAOKS, full weights FENCING WIBF Nos. 8 and 9, at ’ leas than LINSEED, colonial BARBED WIRE, from L 27 10s to L 55 I a ton TURNIP & RAPE SEEDS, all descrip tions, guaranteed to grow OATS & CHAFF, large stock, low pnces ENGLISH AND OTHER CLOVERS MATSON, COX & CO. J Mr Wells, ORGANIST, &0., of CHRISTCHURCH TTTILL visit Ashburton on Saturday, W commencing September 26, 1886- Piano and Singing 4 guineas a term of 40 minutes lessons. Singing class at 4.30 p.m. to 5 p.m. at 10a a term. Arrangements can K e made j at Mr Farley’s Book and Music Ware MR SIDNEY WOLF - From the Royal Academy of Music Professor of Pianoforte and Singing, Begs to inform the inhabitants of Ashbur- ( -,n and surrounding district that the fresh ( *m commences on THURSDAY, the j Bth instant. , For terms apply to Mr Wolf, at his ] esidence, Cox street; or at Mr T. , Parley, stationer, Saunders’ Buildings. ] Concerts, balls and parties arranged | Pianofortes tnned, toned and regulated. 1 gUPPORT LOCAL EXCELLENCE, j A. GATES’*’ SPECIALITIES C The Cinder Sifter T 1 F Inventor B O and sole maker - R j T. A. Gates, I : Cabinet v Picture frame Maker, • : PET STREWr. ? Caution. SOME unscrupulous firms are trying to force on the New Zealand people a Nostrum, under tne cloak that it is made in th« United States— WHICH Is NOT TRUE. Under this pretence they are trying to deceive the Public and Incautious Pur chasers into the belief that they are the Genuine AMERICAN HOP BITTERS. We wish to warn all honest and unsus pecting people against this DECEPTION, and to call the attention once more to the facts that the Genuine American Co.’s BOP BITTERS Are pat ap in Squre, Panelled, Amber solored Bottles, with White Label on one aide, printed in Blaok Letters, and Green Hop Cluster; and, on the other side, Yellow Label, with Directions in Red Letters, in English and German, and the name of “Dr Soule” blown in every Bottle. This is the only form In which Genuine AMERICAN BOP BITTERS are put. -Cl TO -CA P or d ay to be ®ade by per sons of either sex, in their own localities, at work for ns. New business. All meet with wonderful suc cess. Anyone can do the work. Capital not required. We will start yon. Outfit worth £1 mailed free. The employment is particularly adapted to the region in which this publication circulates. Boy. and girls earn nearly as much as Full particulars and instructions malle free. Now is the time —don’t delay, but write to ns at once. Address Stinson anp Go. Postlead, Maine, United States.



Easiness Notices ONE box of Clark’s B 41 pills is war ranted to care all discharges from the urinary organa in either sex (acquired or constitutional), gravel and pains in the bade. Guaranteed tree .from mereotj. Sold in boxes 4s 6d each, by all chemists and patent medicine vendors. Sole pro prietors, The Lincoln and Midland Ooan tics Drag Co., Lincoln, England. Whole sale of all the wholesale houses. 1 18 D EID AND GRA Y’S XV New Positive Feed Broadcast Seedsower, For Sowing Grain, Grass, Turnip, Rape, Mangold, etc., and the Tnmip Sower can be arranged, when ordered, to sow Lucerne or other small seeds simultaneously to the sowing of Ryegrass if desired. It is the only Sower in the Market that will sow with absolute regularity on either exces sively rongh or very smooth land. It will sow any desired quantity of Grain or Grass by simply changing one wheel Corn Drills all Sixes. Jointed Pulverising Disc Harrows.— The Best.—Over 500 In use. Improved Prize Chappouttees.—With cast-steel mouthpieces, when properly handled, make no long straws, conse quently chaS requires no riddling. They are In nse largely all over New Zealand, several of the large-sized machines being lately fitted up at Christchurch. Improved Double and Treble Furrow Ploughs.—The best, and consequently the cbeapest in the market. 3,4, and 8 leaf harrows. Square linked chain har rows- New design of tripod harrows. 6 and 7 tined field grubbers. Cambridge rollers, 20, 24, and 26 inches diam. Plain cylinder field rollers. Horse gears for 1, 2,3, and 4 horses. Best iron-bark swingle-trees. Ropes and pally gear for 4-horse yokes. Threshing machine fit tings Belting all sizes. Iron and brass castings of all kinds to order. Fencing standards cat and punched to any length and gnage. Drays made from best sea soned timber, with Gilpin axles. Gray's patent standard for folding sheep. Winner*, jf the Gold Medal at the Melbourne Exhibition for their Double Furrow Plough, vide Jurors’ Report:— “ Plouohb—ln ploughs there is one ex hibit to which we wish to draw special attention as being the best, and that la the Double Furrow of BeF and Gray, of Dunedin, New Zealand, and con struction it is far superior to any other Bakaia. The New Zealand Loan Mercantile Agency Company are now representing ns this district REIT' 4r. GRAV riIHE ASHBURTON COUNTY J • STOCK AND SALEYARDS COMPANY (Limited). Is prepared to Dip Sheep IN large or small lots at the following scale of charges:— For the first 500 sheep, one penny, each For the second 600 sheep, one half penny each For,the second 1,000 sheep, one farthing each For flocks of over 2,00(1 special arrange ments will be made- The material used will be charged for In addition to the above. GEORGE JAMESON, Secretary. JJORK VALUABLE THAN GOLD If a 4ally increasing demand and an endless number of testimonials are a criterion of the popularity of an article, then Dr Low’s CHERRY PECTORAL is one of the wonders of the present en lightened age. Daring the past winter and spring diseases of the throat and lungs have been very prevalent, and it has been acmitted on all sides that where ever this valuable remedy has been ob tainable, numbers of lives have been saved by its timely nse. Always have a bottle in the house. Soldtevery where at Is 6d and 8s 6d per bottle. Wholesale agents, Kempthorne, Prosser and Co., Christchurch, and at the proprietor, H. Citron, Chemist, Akaroa. Ashburton Agent— Chas. Neste, Chemist. AtCHMAKERS tIEWELLERS, LA. <• ecHjS>Z CH—CH. Government Notice. rjiHE PUBLIC TRUST OFFICE OF NEW ZEALAND. Atention is directed to the provisions of <he Acts establishing this Office, and to the advantages placed thereby within easy each of every colonist. Subject to such provisions, the State cTers to every per - on : I,—About to make his or her Will or Codicil. 2. —lntending to provide for Wife an Children or others by deed of Settlement. 3. —Settling Property by way of Mar iage Settlement. 4. —Desiring to renounce the Trusts of Will, having been appointed Executor o> Trustee under the same. 5. —Having acted as Trustee, Executor or Administrator, wishing to be relieved ci die burthen of Trustee hip or Adminio ration, the option of ns. ig the State ms thinery, and gives an absolute guarantee igalnst loss of funds fay fraud, peculation - r dishonesty. ’ Kvery information may be obtalaa iymXD ALEXANDER LEAN, Agent at Christchurch: Jr from R- G. HAMEPTON, Pcblio ffcmte* Wellington, lltb May. im,