The Ashburton Guardian.

ASHBURTON, MON DAT. NOVEMBER Hi. 1885.

:pbiqe-one penny

VOL. V,—No. 1327



OItII Eagiaeers, ice. * C. is. fooes and sons, Architects, Cnu NnexKMBS, VanAtoM, Liombid SmVBTQBfI, AMD liAHD BbOKKBB, TRIANGLE. WAKANUI ROAD, AfIHBVBTOW. Conveyances. T iINWALD AND MOUNT SOMERS RAILWAY.. MOUNT SOMERS AND CAVENDISH ROYAL MAIL COACH. The above Ceaoh leaves Hood’s hotel or Cavendish Railway Station everyday, meeting each train. Passengers by morning train may pro ofed by eoaoh to Alford Forest, thence to Meihveu is time for the last train for Obrbtohnxdh. or may return in time for $e bat tntttlpr Ashbwton. Parcels and Orders will receive every attention. Horses and Buggies on hire. lßt JOHN HOOD AUSTRALASIAN JpAROELS EXPREU "Parcels and Packages forwarded, to any address, at cheap, through, inclusive rates. One charge. No extras. No trouble. No charge for booking or for collecting zes np to 561bs weight within the T «ity. -Dally despatches by Kail, and to Qtaai Britain, Europe and Australia by Extract from tariff, including all charges to Address of Consignee :



We are bow receiving parcels for Home to despatch per Tongariro, sailing this Booth. Revised cheap rates. Insurance effected if desired. Tariff and allinformation on application CUFF & GRAHAM, Box 287 Post Office, Christchurch j „ ■ ■ and Lyttelton, Telephone 22: 8 1872 Business Notices. DANISH Seed Oats. man Undersigned has a full Stock '1 colonial CLOTHING DRAPERY FLANNELS, &o. Boots and Shoes, Large Stock of Groceries andCHlmen’s Stores. SPECIAL VALUE IN CHOICE TEA FEED AND «nncr> OAT ,



FLOUR, DEAN, AND SH BPS. All at the lowest prices possible, Genu Taloeand no make-believe or aham | Awgo. diaoiottnt. andother indaoemen waited on weekly oftener if required. D. WILLIAMSON, ' Sabs Schist, Abhbxjbto



HPifST'klt BROS., Buildera, Under taQteii, eta, Wakanui road andOasa rtKdPi-RBwleitw to having thf mx recent end Ixnppwed Hiaes* and Motratrao OoaoH,aro prepared to fqrniah app end moat • reasonable >l| y* j - floimtoy ordera will receive proibpt attention. Note the ad* dnaa, corner of Wakanuiroad ind Cwa street. Orders maybe left at the Aah hmrtxm Ooecb Factory; or Box 16, Post Office Aahbnrton 167 Mount somebs & methykn ROYAL MAIL OOAQB. On and after January Ist, 1885, the Ohdenigned will ran e Coach each Tues day, Thursday and Saturday, starting at noon from Hood’a Hotel, Mount Somers, foe springhiun and. Alford Foreet,‘.there ir Ooaahfrom Methven retnrning aame evening. Fares—Spring bnrn, Ba, return, 3s; Alford Forest, 4a, return, a. I % 87 T. HU I GBIOUL T U B A L Machine Shop, • WAKANUI ROAD. OHABLIS ray Beneha Engines, Combines, Ghaff-onttera, ' and Binders, and all classes of gpedal attention given to Bicycler. Trioycls* and Sewing Machine*. Lawn Mowera repaired, sharpened and adjusted. |jbd«l work. General repaint



THE Thoroughbred Horae KING USHER 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. OOOKSON, Proprietor; or Groom in Charge. Groom’s fee as usual. 10 076



Python A Bay Horae bred by Hon E R. Cox of New Sooth Wales, got by Kyogle dam Nutcut (dam of Dagworth and Hercules) by Pitaford—Amber by Gtanous —Spenders by Emsocipatlon. Kyogle by William Tell, Oasaandra by Troa. PYTHON has shown himself to be the moat successful sire with half bred mares ever imported to New Zealand. Before leaving New Sooth Wales he aired that good horse, Rival; winner of the Oorin tbion Cap in Sydney, carrying top weight and beating a field of eleven others. He also sired in New Zealand Comet and Trumpeter, winners of inany good races, although oot of half-bred mares. He is the sire of ©Busy-body, Hollywood and Monaghan, all showing plenty of form and quality. Terms—Thoroughbred mares, L1010s; half-bred mares, L 6 6s, Payable Ist January, 1886. Gaod grass paddocks provided 2s 6d per week, every care taken bat no responsibility. For further particulars apply to L. MARKET, 0802 Proprietor, Netherby Lodge.



Criterion House, OHRISTCHUOH. JJLAOK, BEATTIE & 00. Wo have pleasure in drawing the atten tion of the residents in the Ashburton and surrounding districts to the advan tages offered by our 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 moat favor able terms. We would direct fecial attention to the fact that our fc -ils is regulated on a Cash Basis, and our aim invariably to charge most moderate prices, in proof of which we solicit inspection of our large and varied stock. We feel satisfied our country friends will reap a substantial benefit by giving our estab isbment a trial. L&diea’ 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 v alue extra good DRESSMAKING on the PREMISES. In our Ready-made Clothing Depart ment we bold a very large stock of gar ments of all descriptions, principally out 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, 203, 206, High street, HRISTOHUROH



WAR OR NO WAR?—It gives me reel 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 puff. Ido not say I slaughter, as indeed I did’nt onghter, and below the cost 1 don’t profess to sell. But in fair play none can beat me, 1 give them leave to eat me, who do not think I 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 ao 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 have not tried them, should let self interest guide them, and buy of me the .thing that’s sure to please. Tea, Oroeery, Fancy Goods, Glass, China, Earthenware, Fruit and Italian Warehouse, H. M. OARSON, East* street, Ashburton. Agent for Arthur Tates, Garden seeds, wholesale and retail agent for Nelson, Moate and Co’s pure blended teas.



Stock Sales. Bakaia Sales. WE bee to intimate to oar clients that for the fn* n .re 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 & CO. MRS KENNEDY & MISS CAMERON DRESSMAK E-R S, Compton's Buildings, Moore street, Ashburton N.B.—Registry Office fo Female Ser vants.



Sporting BHBURTON RAGING OLDB SPRING MEETING. THURSDAY AND FRIDAY, December 10 and 11, 1885. President—E. G. Wright. Vice-Presi dent—W. 0. Walker. Judge—M. Stitt. Stewards—W. B. Der ahire, 0.0. Fooks, H. Friedlander, R. Friedlander, John Grigg. 0. G. Hawdon, T. Leahy, O. W. Parnell, W. G. Ross. Treasurer—o. 0. Fooks. Starter—T. Leahy. Clerk of the Scales—M. Friedlander. Olerk of the Coarse —A. Hewson. Handicap pers—The Handicapping Committee of the Club. First race each day to start at 1 p.m. L County Hurdle Rage Handicap, of 30 sots ; over six flights of hurdles 3ft 6in high ; nomination, 1 sov ; ac ceptance, 1 sot. 1$ miles. District horses only. 2. Free Handicap, of 40 sots ; accep tance, 2 sots. 1 mils 3. Ashburton Cup Handicap, of 125 sots ; nomination, 1 eov; acceptance, (6 sots. 1$ miles. 4. Ladies' Purse, of 40 sots ; welter weights for age ; gentlemen riders ; entrance, 3 sots. miles. 5. Post Stakes of 15 sots ; catch weights; nomination, 1 sov, to be made to the Secretary immediately after the Ladies Purse is run. The winner to be sold by auction Immediately after the race for 16 sots, any surplus to go to the funds of the Club. 1 mile. 6. Flying Handicap, of 50 sots ; nomi nation, 1 sot ; acceptance, 2 sots. |-mile. First Day



Second Day. 1. Haoe, of 50 bovs; over eight flights of hurdles about 3ft 6in high ; nomination, 1 sovj; ac ceptance, 2 bovs. 2 miles. 2. Racing Handicap, of 75] sovs ; nomination, 1 sov; acceptance, 3 so vs. 1J miles. 3. County Plate Handicap, of 25 sovs; nomination, IJsov; acceptance, l|sov. District horses only. miles. 4. Totaiisator Stakes, of 15 sovs ; mini mum weight Bst; nomination 1 sov, to be made to the Secretary immediately after the County Plate is inn. The winner to be sold immediately after the race for 10 sovj, any surplus to go to the funds of the Club. $ mile. 5. Welter Handicap, of 40 sovsl; nomi nation, 1 sov ; acceptance, 2 sovs ; minimum weight, lOat. For horses that have never won more than 25 suvs 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 notified to the Secretary withitf teu 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 all points connected with carrying out this programme to be final. 2. 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 Waitaki from July 15, 1886, and op to the date of the forthcoming meeting, nd owned by a. person who has resided in h e said district during the same potioa.



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. 6. All nominations and acceptances go to the funds of the Glob. NOMINATIONS. All nominations to be accompanied by fees, name, age and description of horse, and colors of rider, and in the bands 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’clock 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 B,' 1886. Acceptances for the second day ’a handicaps at 9 o’clock' on the evening of the first day’s racing. S. SAUNDERS, 8 298 Secretary. Public Companies. VTBW ZEALAND LOAN & MER CANTILB AGENCY COMPANY (LIMITED). Capital, £3,000,000. Reserve, £210,000. { Mslra. LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES on Freeholds, on Stations and Stock, and oh growing olij of Wool. RECEIVES CONSIGNMENTS of Wool, Grain, Tallow, Leather, Hidsa, Skins, eto.'j 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 Lpwoftt Current Rates.



AGENTS IN CANTERBURY FOR— Huston Proctor and Co.’a celebrated Com bined Threshing Machines and Engines., acknowledged to be the Beat Machines imported into New Zealand. Felton and Gullleanme a Patent Galvan ised Steel-barb Fencing Wire Candy’s Patent Cotton Belting. Maldou Island Guano. Further particulars on -pplloatlon at the Company’s OfT-Jos, Christchurch, Ashb~.f ton and Rakaia. JOHN COOKE, Manager Christchurch u- H. SHOREMAN, Agent, Asnburt'’ a w jRNBr



Business Notices. 00 RN AND OH AF STORK. OHAPFCUTTING. OHAFFOUTTING We are prepared to out Ohaff In any quantities, on Farmer’s premises. Jones & Bradshaw HAVELOCK STREET. 1 67 LFORD FOREST HOTEL. Who has again taken the hotel at Alford Forest, would be glad to receive a call rom his old friends and as many new nes as can make it convenient to giv look in Good accommodation for horses. 1328 John Tisch,



FOR the Blood la the Life.—Olarke’s world-famod blood mixture is warranted to cleanse the blood from all impurities from whatever cause arising. For scrofula, scurvy, skin and blood diseases, and sores of all kinds, its effects are marvellous. Thousands of testimonials. Sold in bottles 2s 6d and lls each by chemists and patent medicine vendors everywhere Sole proprietors, The Lincoln and Midland Oonnties Drag 00., Lincoln, c npland, 116 Dkab Friends—We have eocie hesita tion in addressing you in the manner fol lowing, but hope that it will not be looked at in any invidious light, when we state that it is only our regard for your health that causes us to do it. We have been a Firm of Analytical Ohemists for many, many years and have in the long course of this time mannfactured certain Medicines that being based on scientific formula and absolute care find precision in manufacture, have enjoyed a popularity far in advance of any other Pharmaceuti cal Preparations of the day. How suc cessful we have been in this, is only to note the extraordinary amount of the sales of out Haydook s New Liver Pill. We have the pleasure to state that we have sold 28,089 Ylals of Dr Haydock's New Liver Pills. The reason of this de mand is because we find In Baydook’ New Liver Pills a wonderful and extra 0 ordinary combination of concentrated medicine. The Victories of Science— Electric Telegraphs, Steam and Printing —revolutionised the whole system of the globe, and made mankind wiser and bet ter. So, although there are countless Pills need for diseases and claiming much as to their merit, the remarkable dis covery of Dr Haydook has eclipsed them all, and has founded a New Medical Sys tem. The Doctors, whose vast doses of four or five pills enfeeble the stomach and paralyze the bowels, must give way to the man who restores health and appetite with one or two of his extraordinary Vegetable Pills. One or two of Dr Hay dock’s New Liver Pills suffices to place the stomach in perfect order creates an appetite, and renders the spirit light and buoyant. If the Liver is affected its func tions are restored, and if the Nervous System is enfeebled, it is invigorated and sustained. TRANSLATION. Aykab, Province of Burmah, 8.1. Honored and Learned Physician—The unworthy one who dares to address you and come before yon humbly in the dust, begs for his people (caste) that you would deign to look upon their ignoble miseries and cure them with your Life-giving | grains (Pills). illustrious one your | most potent medicine is life to them and their children, and oil the Drug Bazaars are empty and your Soul is not in them. This humble petitioner, although he is lowly and not worthy to be in yonr high presence prays that yon will graciously permit yonr Life gr *ob (Pills) to come to Aykab. To the mu. learned and wise Physician Haylock (Haydook) of high name. Native to the States of America, united in North America Country. Servlely signing for himself and twenty three others, the Petititloner places bis sign, Medical. N S WORD.



Thai* Fanaibebkkanoiel. Oarmi, 111., April 2, 1884. Djt J. Hatdook : Dear Sir —I received your Pills a week ago. 1 have tried them and mast a»y that 1 never had so much good done by anything as they have me. I have btillered lor yearn with billioußneaa and have been so sick at times as not to care to live, oat your Pills have oared me. One aged man here has from ma only two of your Pills, and I wish you could see him. He has had no appetite for five months, and to-day he ate a dinner such as api ughtuan eats. I had to check him, bat h laughed and said he was treating his stomach to a new sensation, for it really was hungry. 1 hand you with this four dollars. Please send at once, a below, your Pillg Mbs Saba 3 Mamptßa, Oanggi, Illinois, U.S, Watyoijld gpe you if we were to go op with them as we very well ooqld do, but the above most suffice. Haydock’s New Liver Pills are the true grains and essence of health, and the greatest bless ing that Science has given to the world. For Nervous Prostration, Weakness, General Lassitude, Want of Appetite and Sick Headache, Dr Haydook's New Liver Pills will be found an Effectual Remedy. Each vial contains Twenty Pills. Price Twenty-fiye-Gehts. For sale by all Drug gists. Any sceptic can have a vial of Pill? Sept h}m Free on receipt of his name and address, for a trial. Send a postal card for copy of pamphlet—“ The Liver and its Mystery." It furnishes valuable information to all,



HAYCOCK * 00 New York, U.S. Caution I—Druggist* ere desired to no tice that the name of J. Q. {Vanda, sole agent, is written across each doaen pack ages of Haydook’s Lives Pills, All with out this are counterfeits, P. DAYMAN & 0., Aceot* lor New Zealand. 19



Business Notices NB box of Clark’s b 41 pills Is war ranted to cure all discharges from the urinary organa in either sex (acquired or .constitutional), gravel and pains in the back. Guaranteed tree .from mercury. Sold in boxes 4s’ 6d oach, by all chemists and patent medicine vendors. Sole pro prietors, The Lincoln and Midland Coun ties Drug Co,, Lincoln, England. Whole sale of all the wholesale houses. 1 18 BID AND GRAY’S New Positive Feed Broadcast For Sowing Grain, Grass, Turnip, Rape, Mangold, etc., and the Turnip Sower can be arranged, when ordered, to sow Lucerne or other small seeds simultaneously to the sowing of Ryegrass if desired. It is the bniy Sower in the Market that will sow with absolute regularity on either exces sively rough or very smooth land. It will sow any desired quantity of Grain or Grass by simply changing one wheel. Corn Drills all Sizes. Jointed Pulverising DisoHarrows,—• The Best.—Over 600 in use. Improved Prize Chaffoutters. — With oast-steel mouthpieces, when properly handled, make no long straws, conse quently chaff requires no riddling. They are in use largely all over New Zealand, Mineral of the large-sized machines being lately fitted up at Christchurch. Improved Double and Treble Furrow Ploughs. —The best, and consequently the cheapest in the market. 3,4, and 6 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, 2,8, 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 out and punched to any length and guage. Drays made from best sea soned timber, with Gilpin axles. Gray’s patent standard for folding sheep. Wlnnerv jf the Gold Medal at the Melbourne Exhibition for their Double Furrow Plough, vide Jurors’ Report;— “ Ploughs —ln ploughs there is one ex hibit to which wo wish to draw special attention as being the best, and that is the Double Furrpw of Relf* and Gray, of Dunedin, New Zealand, in finish and con struction it is far superior to any other Seedsower,



Eakaia. The New Zealand Loan Mercantile Agency Company are now representing us in this district RKTT> « ORAV n iHB ASHBURTON COUNTY X STOCK AND S A LEY ARDS _ COMPANY (Limited), Is prepared to Dip Sheep iN large or small lots at the following scale of charges:— For the first 600 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 2,000 special arrange ments will be made. The material used will be charged for in addition to the above. GEORGE JAMESON, Secretary.



-jyj-QRB VALUABLE THAN GOLD If a daily 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. During the past winter and spring diseases of the throat and longs have been very prevalent, and It has been admitted on all sides that where ever this valuable remedy has been ob tainable, numbers of lives have been saved by Its timely use. Always have a bottle in the house. Soldfjeverywhere at Is 6d and 8s 6d per bottle. Wholesale agents, Eempthorne, Prosser and Co., Christchurch, and at the proprietor, H. Citron, Chemist, Akaroa. Ashburton Agent—Ohas. Neste, Chemist.



ATCHMAKERS M y^SBBSSSBSSS^M^ tjEWELLERS, s 9 e/^ /cw GH~GH.



Government Notice. nnHE PUBLIC TRUST OFFICE 1 OF NEW ZEALAND. Atentlon 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 the State offers to every per son 1. —About to make his or her Will Codicil. 2. —lntending to provide for Wife and Children or others by deed of Settlement. . 3.—Settling Property by way of Mar* ■dage Settlement. 4.—Desiring to renounce the Trusts of Will, having been appointed Executor or Trustee under the same. 6. —Having acted as Trustee, Executor , or Administrator, wishing to be relieved oi she burthen of Trustee hip or Adminis ration, the option of us . ig the State ma thlnery, and gives an absolute guarantee against loss of funds by fraud, peculation, or dishonesty. Every information may be obtained from ALEXANDER LEAN, Agent at Christchurch; Or from R. O. HAMEP.TON, Public trustee Wellington, 12th May. im



Business Notices. pIBOWN IRON WORKS, ARMAGH STREET, Ohristohnroh. Portable Kanges Burn Wood and Coal—ln Four Sizes. PAINTED CORRUGATED IRON nr Four. Six and Seven Feet Lengths. 40 per cent. Cheaper than Galvanised Iron. 10 1988



HGRIESSELtSH AND CO. • WEAVERS’ HALL, WOOL EXCHANGE, LONDON, SHIPPING AND COMMISSION MERCHANTS, Established 1855. 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 upon 1 per cent, commission. Orders to be accompanied by Letters of Credit or part remittance in Bank Drafts or Produce. 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



• His Lordship's HOTEL AND LARDER, LICHFIELD STREEP, Christchurch. THE Propietor of the above Hotel begs to notify that be has engaged the services of one of the best Chefs in the colonies, wi h special instructions to pro vide the best LUNCHEON OR TEA, In the country for ONE SHILLING, The bill of fare will comprise Poultry, Game, Fish, etc., etc., in season. Grills to perfection at any hour. PRIVATE ROOMS FOR LADIES. Books of Tickets are now issued at reduced rates. A String Band will play all the newest music in dining-room from 12.30 to 1.30 each day. 6 14



Metropolitan Hotel OABHBL STREET, b church. (Undar ro rietorshlp since April, 1885). THE above Hotel has been thoroughly painted, papered and renovated, and is equal to any Hotel in Christchnroh for eitnation, position and accommodation, being at once close to the Centre of the City, and within five minutes’ walk of the Railway Station. Terms—Per day, 5s 6d; per week, LI 10sj per 28 days, L 6. (Private apartments by arrangement). Permanent boarders, LI 6s per week. Ordinary, from 12 to 2 p.m. ■, Table d’Hdte, at 6.15 p.m. For further particulars, apply on the premises ; or, by letter, to MANAGER, Metropolitan Hotel, Box 14, 6 18 Christchnroh.



Ashburton permanent BUILDING & INVESTMENT SOCIETY. The above Society pays Interest at the rate of 4$ per cent, per annum for De posits at Call, 6| per cant, par annum lor three months, and 6 per cont. per annum if fixed tor 6 months or over- J WARD, Manager, Office.- Arcade Chamber*. tree* w B HaVE FOR cheap. full weights fsn *LlNG WIRE Nos. 8 and 9, at leas than r LINS BED, colonial BARBED WIRE, from L 27 10a to L 56 a ton TURNIP & RAPE SEEDS, all descrip. tions, guaranteed to grow OATS & CHAFF, large stock, low prices ENGLISH AND OTHER CLOVERS MATSON, COX & CO.



Mrs Adams, AGENT FOR MADAME WEIGEL’S PATTERNS, HAS now on hand a nice assortment of crewel wools, silks, filoselle, flossette, lace, braids, transfer patterns, new designs, crash, oatmeal and satin cloths for art needlework, five o’clock tea cloths, embroidery frames, etc. THE LITTLE SHOP, East Street, (Next Mr Ranyer’a, baker). 5 76C



Mr Wells, ORGANIST, &0., or CHRISTCHURCH VTTILL visit Ashburtoa on Saturday, VV commencing September 26, 1886 Piano and Singing 4 guineas a term of 40 minutes lessons. Singing class at 4.30 p.m. to 6 p.m. at 10s a term. Arrangements can k e made at Mr Farley’s Book and Musio Ware house.



W. Fowke, BOOTMAKER, BEGS to inform his friends and the public generally that he has started business on his own account. He hopes by strict attention to business and making a good article, to secure a share uf public patronage. Address—BUßP ETT STREET, premises occupied by Mr J. Meaoh. 38



Business Notices. A CARD—To all who are suffering from the errors and indiscretion of jouth, nervous weakness, early decay, loss °f manhood, etc., I will send a recipe that will cure you free of charge. This great remedy was discovered by a missionary in South America. Send a self-addressed envelope and sixpence to prepay postage to the Rev Joseph 'l'. Inman, station D, New York City, U. 8. A. 1 Caution. SOME unscrupulous firms are trying to force on the New Zealand people a Nostrum, under the cloak that it is made in the 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 to warn all honest and unsns pe< • i people against this DECEPTION, and to call the attention once more to the facts that the Genuine American Co.’s BOP BITTERS Are put np In Sqnre, Panelled, Amber colored Bottles, with White Labe! on one side, printed in Black Letters, and Green Hop Cluster; and, on the other side, fellow 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 HOP BITTERS are put.



New City Tailoring. LONG-FELT^WANT SUPPLIED. EVERY GARMENT THOROUGHLY SHRUNK AND MADE TO PIT THE FIGURE. At 68s 65b 75s 250 NEW PATTERNS of Kalapoi, Oamaru, Dunedin, Scott’s, and West of England tweeds to select from. Wonderful value for ready money. Oar 21s TROUSERS (two pairs for 39s 6d), and salts as above. G. L. Heath & Co.’s NEW BRANCH (late Hyde’s Boot Shop, Cashel at.), Taixoks and Woollen Dbapebs. trade supplied with Tweeds at mill prices. TO MEASURE. 85s 95s One trial solicited, SPECIALITIES—



jQ"I XM per day to be made by per aona of either sex, In their own localities, at work for ns. New business. All meet with wonderful sue* cess. Anyone can do the work. Capital not required. We will start yon. Ontfit worth £1 mailed free. The employment Is particularly adapted to the region in which this publication circulates. Bey. and girls earn nearly as much as Full particulars and instructions maile free. Now is the time—don't delay, but write to us at once. ddress Stinson and 00. Portland, Maine, United States.



CENTRAL AUCTION MAKT. THE' undersigned begs to notify that owing to the liberal support accorded him since opening the above, he has much pleasure in stating that he is still prepared to nndertaKe sales of Horses, Cattle, Pigs, etc, every Saturday, at the lowest payable rates of commission. No entrance fees charged if sales are effected. My regular sale at Kakaia is held on the last Thurs day in each month. Sales in town and country undertaken on extremely favor able terms



The following properties are placed in my hands for sale or to let: — 30 Town sections in capital positions 3 Acres and 3-roomed cottage, Waka nni road £ Acre, store and blacksmith’s shop, Wakanni road 6 Roomed boose, Treverton. 6-Roomed house, Tat cred street 4 Boomed house Tancred street £ Acre ne.r Templar Hall J-Acre, Hampstead 20 Acres, Tinwald



W. H. Zouch, Auctioneer, Land, Estate and *ommis sion Agent; Agent for the Vietotlaa Mutual (life;, and Phoenix (fi*o) offices.



Business Notices* H. J. Wood & Co., WHOLESALE AND BBT All STATIONERS, Direct Importers of Books, Msgiirinnr, Newspapers and Fancy Goods, , - Engravers, Lithographers, Printers an Bookbinders. 1 ' * ' fE7E bare much pleas are in informing T ” onr rained onitomers and the pnblir generally that we have opened a Bmwt of onr well-known Christchurch boaineaa Temporary premises and office in Town Hall Buildings, Ashburton, under the management of Mr L P. Andrewes (late Andrewes Bros). Orders for Books Stationery, Magazines and Newspaper* received by Mr Andrewes and ezwmtad promptly from onr Ohriatehnroh a took, rhioh is the largest of it kind in the ldeny.



Store* and Schools supplied at oar Wholesale Price*. Estimate* given! for Printing and Book bindiog H. J. WOOD A 00., Statlonen' Hall, 240 High street, and 9 Cathedral Square Christchurch ; and Town Hall, Ashburton. Having purchased the Stock of Book* Stationery and Fancy Goods from:l Official Assignee in the estate of Mr L. J Andrewes, we propose bolding a OWriri Sale of same, and a quantity of othsi surplus stock at Less than Half Coat prices for fourteen, Note papers from 3d per qnlre; Music 6a, for 3s pieces; Toys at any price to cNar. All lien not disposed of in thl* way will be sold by Auction. All accounts to be paid to Mr L F Andrewaa, as colieetor for the A—ign'm H T. WOOD A 00. rXTATEKLO O DINING-ROOMS. T Tanered street, Ashburton, Samuel Timmo, Proprietor.



Board and L0dging....,*.,,,,., 17* per week Board only lf» The proprietor, in announcing tha above terms, bega to inform the public that for respectability, regularity, and the quality of accommodation and food the above dining-rooms cacnot be ex* celled—being nnder his own pmmonal supervision and attention. 8 448 Mr si dnj y wo l f From the Royal Academy of Mnsio Professor of Pianoforte and Singing, Begs to inform the inhabitants of Ashbor ' m and surrounding district that the yi» -.in commences on THURSDAY. tha Bth instant. ’ For terms apply to Mr Wour. at Ala esidence. Cox stoat; or at Mr T. » Faulby, stationer, Saunders’ Buildings Concerts, bells and parties arranged Pianofortes toned, toned and regulated. U gDPPORT LOCAL EXCELLENCE, T. A. GATES’S SPECIALITIES The Cinder Sifter T I and E jC N Office Cabinet. Nb * UKed E „ B A plus Way “J?., R o * favor; will g 0 everything ever give X ind utmost E g everything satisfaction. 0 I in its 4 w 1 F own % * T place _ * Inventor E '■* and sole maker— R T. A. Gates, CABINET X PIOTORS-TBAMB Mizu, PETER STREET.



D. 1.0, TRANQEES VISITIN CHRISTCHURCH Are often at a loss to know the beet establishment for the pur chase of Drapery, Furnishings, Fancy Goods, Games,,Crockery and Glassware. THE DRAPERY & GENERAL IMPORTING COMPANY have an entirely NEW and IMMENSE STOCK OP BEST GOODS IN iLL 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’ Refreshment Rooms end Lavatories. THE DRAPERY AND GENERAL IMPORTING CO. OP NEW ZEALAND, Ltd., CO-OPERATIVE, E 0. BROWN, Manager. B. HALLENSTEIN, Chairman of Director* Wsrehou'es— Cashel street ... Christchurch. High street ... Dunedin. 19 996