The Ashburton Guardian.

YOIi. Y —No. 1318

ASHBURTON.

Thursday. November s. isßs.

'PRICE-ONE PENNY



Surveyor, Civil Engineers, &c. C. E. FOOKS AND SONS, Architects, vJivil EjKcntESBS, Vaittatobs, Licxnbxp StTIVJtTOEB, AND LAND BBOKBKB, TRIANGLE, WAKAKUI ROAD, <Sfr , & SHBUBfON. Conveyances. TINWALD .AND MOUNT SOMERS RAILWAY. MOUNT SOMERS AND CAVENDISH ROYAL MAIL COACH. The above Coach leaves Hood’s hotel or Cavendish Railway Station every day, meeting each train. Passengers by morning train may pro ceed by coach to Alford Forest, thence to Methven in time for the last train for Christchurch, or may r; turn in time for the last train for Ashburton. Parcels and Orders will receive every attention. Horses and Buggies on hire. ln JOHN HOOD AUSTRALASIAN jp AROKLS EXPR E£ S. 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 packages up to 661bs weight within the *pity. Daily despatches by Hail, and to Ureat Britain, Europe and Australia by every steamer. Extract from tariff, including all charges to Address of Consignee : a to Cl I § I 2 W SL £ f r I 2 i -a Ot o o W U 1 o> o» We are now receiving parcels for Home to despatch per Tongariro, sailing this month. Revised cheap rates. Insurance effected if desired. Tariff and all information on application ( UPF & GRAHAM, Box 237 Post Office, Christchurch ; and Lyttelton, 'elephone 22. 8 1672



Business Notices. DANISH Seed Oats. i Tmc Undersigned has a fall Stock I COLONIAL CLOTHING DRAPERY FLANNELS, &o. | Boots and Shoes, Large Stock of Groceries and Oilmen’s Stores. , SPECIAL VALUE IN CHOICE TEA FEED AND SEED OAT , flour, bran, and sh bps. All at the lowest prices possible. Genn ne value and no make-believe or*sham. Large discount, and other induce men or cash. Families waited on weekly aftener if required. D. WILLIAMSON, East Sibxii, Ashbueto f) AKER BROS., Builders, Under fy takers, etc., Wakanul road and Cass j£reet. —B.B. desire to state that having the mo, receatand improved Heabse and Mouekiko Coach, are prepared to famish and conduct Funerals on special and most reasonable terms. Country orders will receive prompt attention. Note the ad dress, comer of Wakanui road and Cass street. Orders may be left at the Ash burton Coach Factory; or Box 16, Post Office Ashburton. 167 Mount somers & methyen ROYAL MAIL COACH. On and after January Ist, 1886, the undersigned will ran a Coach each Tues day, Thursday and Saturday, starting at noon from Hood’s Hotel, Monnt Somers, for Springbuin and Alford Forest, there connecting with Duff a Coach from Methven returning same evening. Fares—Spring- ] born, 2s, return, 3s; Alford Forest, 4s, return, s. 1 27 T. HIX. A QKIOULTURAL Machine Shop, WAKANUI ROAD. CHARLES RAY L, Repairs Engines, Combines, Chaff-cutters, Reapers and Binders, and ail classes of machinery. Special attention given to Bicycle*. Tricycles and Sewing Machines. Lawn Mowers repaired, sharpened and adjusted. Model work. General repairs. O A



rjnETE Thoroughbred Horse KING j_ 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 usual. 10 676 Python A Bay Horse bred by Hon B R. Cox of New Sooth Wales, got by Kyoglo dam Nmout (dam of ’Dagworth and Hercules) by Pitsford—Amber by Glancus —Spendora by Emancipation. Kyogle by William Tell, Cassandra by Tros. PYTHON has shown himself to be the most successful sire with half bred mares ever imported to New Zealand. , Before leaving New South Wales he sired that good horse, Rival; winner of the Corin tbion Cup in Sydney, carrying top weigbt and beating a field of eleven others. He also sired in New Zealand Comet and Trumpeter, winners of many good races, although out of half-bred mares. He is the sire of Busy-body, Hollywood and Monaghan, all showing plenty of form and quality. Terms—Thoroughbred mares, LlO 10s; half-bred mares, L 5 ss. Payable Ist January, 1886. Gaod grass paddocks provided 2s 6d per week, every caie taken but no responsibility. For farther particalars apply to L. MARKET, 0802 Proprietor, Netherby Lodge.



Criterion Mouse, CHRISTCHUOH. jgLACK, BEATTIE & CO. We 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 most favor able terms. We would direct ■•neoial attention to the fact that our la 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 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 onr 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 Gash. BLACK, BEATTIE & CO. 201, 2C3, 205, High street, HRISTOHUROH



WAR OR NO WAR?—It 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 puff. Ido not say I slaughter, as indeed I did’nt onghter, and below the cost I don’t profess to sell. But in fair play none cm beat me, 1 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 ate showing, how the public taste is grow ing for really pare and nicely blended teas. And those who not tried them, should let self interest guide thorn, and bay of me the thing that’s sure to please. Tea, Grocery, Fancy Goods, Glass, China, Earthenware, Fruit and Italian Warehouse, Q. M. CARSON, East street, Ashburton. Agent for Arthur Yates, Garden seeds, wholesale and retail agent for Nelson, Moate and Go’s pure blended teas. Stock Sales llakaia Sales. WE beg to intimate to our clients that for the fu*rre the S-\LES ot' STOCK, IMPLEMENTS and SUNDRIES will be held at the Rakala the LAST THURSDAY in every month. NEW ZEALAND LOAN AND MER- C ANTILB AGENCY COMPANY. 8 306 MATSON, o<>X & 00. MRS KENNEDY & MISS CAMERON DRESSMAKERS, Compton's Buildings, Moore street, Ashburton, N.B.—Registry Office fo Female Ser vants.



Sporting SHBDRTON RACING OLCB. SPRING MEETING. THURSDAY AND FRIDAY, December 10 and 11, 1885. President—K G. Wright. Vice-Presi dent—W. C. Walker. Judge— M. Stitt. Stewards—W. B. Denshire, 0. 0. Fooks, H. Friedlander, R. Friedlander, John Grigg. G. G. Hawdon, T. Leahy, O. W. Purnell, W. G. Ross. Treasurer—O. C. Fooks. Starter—T. Leahy. Clerk of the Scale#—M. Friedlander, Clerk of the Course —A. Hewson. Handicap pers—The Handicapping Committee of the Club. First race each day to start at 1 p.m. I. County Huhdlb Race Handicap, of 30 soys ; over six flights of hurdles 3ft 6in high ; nomination, 1 sov ; ac ceptance, 1 sov. I'J miles. District horses only. 2 Free Handicap, of 40 sovs; accep tance, 2 s'>va. 1 mile 3. Ashburton Cup Handicap, of 125 sovs ; nomination, 1 eov acceptance, 5 sovs. 1J miles. 4. Ladies’ Pokse, of 40 sovs ; welter weights for age ; gentlemen riders ; entrance, 3 sovs. miles. 5. Post Stakes of 15 sovs ; catch weights; nomination, 1 sov, to bo made to the Secretary immediately a!: or the Ladies Purse is run. The winner to be sold by auction immediately after the race for 15 sovs, any surplus to go to the funds of the Club, 1 mile. 6. Feting Handicap, of 50 sovs ; nomi nation, 1 sov; acceptance, 2 sovs. J-mile. 1. Handicap,Hurdle Hack, of 50 sovs; over eight flights of hurdles about 3ft 6in high ; nomination, 1 sov,; ac ceptance, 2 sovs. 2 miles. 2. Racing Club Handicap, of 75j sovs ; nomination, 1 sov; acceptance, 3 sovs. 1£ miles. 3. County Plate Handicap, of 25 sovs; nomination, Ifsov; acceptance, IJaov. District horses only. lj miles, 4. Totalisaxob Stakes, of 15 sovs ; mini mum weight Bst; nomination 1 sov, to be made to the Secretary immediately after the County Plate is run. The winner to be sold immediately after the race for 10 sovs, any surplus to 1 go to the funds of the Club. J mile. 5. Welter Handicap, of 40 sovsj; nomi nation, 1 sov ; acceptance, 2 sovs ; minimum weight, 10st. For horses that have never won more than 26 First Day. Second Day.



i Bovs in one event on the flat* 2 miles, 6. Consolation Handicap, ot 20 aova ; nomination, 1 bop, to be made to the Secretary immediately after the Wel ter Handicap is run; acceptance, free, to be notified 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 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 Wattaki from July 15, 1885, and up to the date of the forthcoming meeting, a nd owned by a person who has resided in he said district during the 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 course. 6. 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. pa Thursday, November 19, 1885. WEIGHTS. Weights for the first day’s handicaps will be declared on Friday, December 4, 1885. 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. EW ZEALAND LOAN & MER CANTILE AGENCY COMPANY (LIMITED).



Capital, £3,000,000. Reserve, £210,000. Makes LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES on Freeholds, on Stations and Stock, and on growing clij 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 SALESof Wool, Grain, Skins, Hides, Tallow, Live Stock, Land, etc, at its Salerooms, Warehouses and the Cen tral Markets. Special and Clearing Soles also conducted. Supplies WOOL PACKS and CORN SACKS, at Lowest Current Rates. AGENTS j[N CANTERBURY FOR— Euston Proctor and Co.’s celebrated Com bined Threshing Machines and Engines, acknowledged to be the Best Machines imported into New Zealand. • Felton and Guilleaume a Patent Galvan ised Steel-barb Fencing Wire Candy’s Patent Cotton Belting. Maldon Island Guano. Farther particulars on application at the Company’s Off »», Christcbnrch, Ashbur ton and Rakaia. JOHN COOKE, Mti-nger Chriatohnrcn H. SEORETAN, Agent, Ashburf'' n vV iKNEI



Business Notices. IJORN AND OIJ A F STORE. CHAFFCUTTING. CHAFFCUTTING We are prepared to cut Chaff in any quantities, on Farmer’s premises. Tones & Bradshaw HAVELOCK STREET, 1 67 LFORD FOREST HOTEL. Who has again taken the hotel at Alford Forest, would be glad to receive a call from his old friends and as many new nes as can make it convenient to giv look in (rood accommodation for horses. 1328 FOR the Blood is the Life.—Clarke’s world-famed blood mixture is warranted to cleanse the blood from all impurities from whatever causa arising. For scrofula, scurvy, skin and blood diseases, and sores of ail 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 Counties Drag Co., Lincoln, i nglr.i d I 16- John Tisch,



Medical. 0 N E WORD. Dear Friends —We have soaie hesita tion in addressing you in the manner fol lowing, bat 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 Chemists for many, many years and have in the long course of this time manufactured certain Medicines that being based on scientific formula and absolute care and 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 onr Haydook s New Liver Pill. We have the pleasure to state that we have sold 28,089 Vials of Dr Haydock’s New Liver Pills. The reason of this de mand is because we find in Haydook’ B New Liver Pills a wonderful and extra 6 ordinary combination of concentrated medicine. The Victories of Science — Electrio Telegraphs, Steam and Printing —revolutionised the whole system of the globe, and made mankind wiser and bet ter. So, although there are countless Pills nsed 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 foor or five pills enfeeble the stomach and paralyze the bowels, must give way to the man who restores health and appetite with ode 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 Bnrmah, 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 ail the Drug Bazaars are empty and yonr Soul is not in them. This humble petitioner although he is lowly and not woitby to be in yonr high presence prays that yon will graciously permit your Life gr <us (Pills) to come to Aykab. To the me. learned and wise Physician Haylook (Haydock) of high name. Native to the States of America, united in North America Country. Serviely signing for himself and twenty three others, the Petitioner places his sign,



Tnajx Fanaibbekkanoiel. Cam!, HI., April 2, 1884. Db J. Haydook : Dear Sir—l received year Pills a week ago. 1 have tried them and must say that 1 never had so much good done by anything as they have me. I have a uttered tor years with bililouaneaa and have been so sick at times as not to care *o live, out your Pills have cured me. One aged man here has taken from me only two of your Pills, and 1 wish you could see him. fie has had no appetite for five months, and to-day ho ate a dinner such as api ughman eats. 1 had to check him, but h laughed and said be was treating his stomach to a new sensation, for it really was hungry. 1 hand you with this four dollar*, Please send at once, a below, your Pills Mbs Sabah Manners, Oarml, Illinois, U. S. We would gne you if we were to go on with them as we very well could do, but the above must suffice. Hay dock’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, Drfiaydook’s New Liver Pills will be found an Effectual Remedy. Each vial contains Twenty Pills. Price Twenty-five Cents, For sale by all Drug gists. Any sceptic can have a vial of Pills Sent him 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. HAYDOOK & 00 New York, U.S. Cautionl— Druggists are desired to no tice that the name of J. H. Francis, sole agent, is written across each dozen pack ages of fiaydook’a Liver Pills, All with out this are counterfeits. P. HAYMAN & 0., Ho Amt* for New Zealand. 18



Business Notices NE 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 oacb, 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 Reid 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 email seeds simultaneously to the sowing of Ryegrass if desired. It is the duly Sower in the Market that will sow with absolnte 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 DisoHabrows.— The Best.—Over 500 in use. Improved Prize Chappcutiers. —With oaat-ateel mouthpieces, when properly handled, make no long straws, conse quently chaff requires no riddling. They are in use largely all over JSew Zealand, several of the large-sized machines being lately fitted np at Christchurch. Improved Double and Treble Furrow Ploughs. —The beat, and consequently the cheapest in the market. 3,4, and 5 loaf harrows. Square linked chain har rows- New design of tripod harrows. 5 and 7 tlned field grabbers. Cambridge rollers, 20, 24, and 26 inches diam. Plain cylinder field rollers. Horse gears for 1, 2,3, and 4 horses. Beat iron-bark swingle-trees. Ropes and pully gear for 4-horse yokes. Threshing machine fit tings Bolting all sizes. Iron and brass castings of all kinds to order. Fencing standards cut and punched to any length and gnage. Drays made from best sea soned timber, with Gilpin axles. Gray’s patent standard for folding sheep. Seedsower,



Winners jf the Gold Medal at the Melbourne Exhibition for their Double Furrow Plough, vide Jurors’ Report:— “ Ploughs —ln ploughs there is one ex hiblt to which we wish to draw special attention as being the best, and that is the Double Furrow of Retf and Gray, of Dunedin, New Zealand, in finish and con struction it is far superior to any other Bakaia. The New Zealand Loan Mercantile Agency Company are now representing os >n this district REID «r- ORAV n AHB ASHBURTON COUNTY J STOCK AND SALEYARDS COMPANY (Limited), Is prepared to Dip Sheep IN large or small lota 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 2,000 special arrange ments will be made. The material used will be charged for in addition to the above. GEORGE JAMESON, Secretary. jy-ORB 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 lungs have been very prevalent, and it has been admitted on all sides that when 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. Soldgeverywhere at Is fid and Ss fid per bottle. Wholesale agents, Kempthorne, Prosser and Co., Christchurch, and at the proprietor, H. Citron, Chemist, Akaroa. Ashburton Agent—Ohas. Neate, Chemist. ATCHMAKERS EWELLtRS fjTz IBM CH-GH .



Government Notice. The public trust office OF NEW ZEALAND. Atention is directed to the provisions of >he Acts establishing this Office, and to che advantages placed thereby within easy . each of every colonist. Subject to such provisions, the State offers to every per son : I.—About to make hla or her Will or Codicil. 2.—lntending to provide for Wife and Children or others by deed of Settlement. 3.—Settling Property by way of Mar* riage Settlement. 4—Desiring to renounce the Trusts of Will, having been appointed Executor or Trustee under the same. s.—Having acted as Trustee, Executor or Administrator, wishing to bo relieved oi she burthen of Trustee hip or Adminis ration, the option of usuag the State ma chinery, and gives an absolute guarantee igalnst loss of funds by fraud, peculation, or dishonesty. Every information may be obtained f?«m ALEXANDER LEAN, Agent at Christchurch; Or from R. Q. HAMIJRTON, Public Trustee im Wellington, l*tb May,



Easiness Notices. QEOWN IRON WORKS, ARMAGH STREET, Christchurch. Portable flanges Burn Wood and Coal—in Four Sizes. PAINTED CORRUGATED IRON IN Four, Six and Seven Feet Lengths. 40 per cent. Cheaper than Galvanised Iron. 10 1988 j



Hgriesselich AND CO. » WEAVERS’ HALL, WOOL EXCHANGE, LONDON, -SHIPPING AND COMMISSION MERCHANTS, Established 1865. Ship to order any description of British and Continental Goods upon 2$ per cent, commission, selected by bnyera with Colonial experience, and attend to the prompt realisation of Prodace 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 STREET, Chriatcbnrch. THE Propietor of the above Hotel begs to notify that he haa 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 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 LA DIES. Books of Tickets ate 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, etohurch. (Under roprietorship since April, 1885).



mHE above Hotel has been thoroughly X 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, and within five minutes’ walk of the Railway Station. Terms—Per day, 5a Gd; per week, LI 10s; per 28 days, L 5. (Private apartments by arrangement). Permanent boarders, LI 5a per week. Ordinary, from 12 to 2 p.m, ; Table d’Hdte, at 6.15 p. m. For farther particulars, apply on the premises ; or, by letter, to MANAGER, Metropolitan Hotel, Box 14, 6 18 Christchurch. SHBURTOW PERMAIS ENT BUILDING & INVESTMENT SOCIETY. The above Society pays Interest at th rate of 4J pec cent, per annum for De pqpita at Call, 5 per oent. per annum for three months, and 6 par cent, per annum If fixed tor 6 months or over. j ward, ‘Manager. Office.- Arcade Chamber*. Burnett tree* yys have for sale cheap. WOOLPAGKS, full weights FENCING WIKI* Nos. 8 and 9, at less than r LINSEED, colonial BARBED WIRE, from L 27 10s to Lsf a ton TURNIP & RAPE SEEDS, all descrip. tions, guaranteed to grow OATS & CHAFF, large stock, low prices ENGLISH AND OTB ER CLOVERS MATSON. COX & CO.



Mrs Adams, AGENT FOR MADAME WEIGEL’S PATTERNS, HAS now on hand a nice assortment of crewel wools, silks, filoselle, floasette', laca, 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 Ranger's, baker). 5 76C Mr Wells, ORGANIST, &c., of CHRISTCHURCH TTtT’ILL visit Ashburton 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 5 p.m. at 10s a term. Arrangements can k e made at Mr Farley’s Book and Mnsio 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—BUßN ETT ST R BET. Premises occupied by Mr J. Meech. 383



Business Notices. TO THRESHING MACHINE PROPRIETORS Threshing Books of all kinds and sizes neatly printed and bound to order at the Guardian Office. A CARD—To all who are Buffering from the errors and indiscretion of youth, nervous weakness, early decay, loss of manhood, etc., I will send a recipe that will cure yon free of charge. This groat remedy was discovered by a missionary in 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 Caution. SOME unscrupulous firms are trying to force on the New Zealand people a Nostrum, under tne eloak that it is made u.o 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 facta that the Gan nine American Co.’s BOP BITTERS Are pat np In Sqare, Panelled, Amber colored Bottles, with White Label on one side, printed In Black Letters, and Green Hop Clnster; 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 la the only form in which Genuine AMERICAN HOP BITTERS are pnt.



New|City Tailoring. LONG-FELT 'WANT SUPPLIED. EVERY GARMENT THOROUGHLY SHRUNK AND MADE TO FIT THE FIGURE. 250 NEW PATTERNS of Kalapol, Oamara, Dunedin, Scott’s, and West of England 1 weeds to select from. Wonderful value for ready money. Our 21s TROUSERS (two pairs for 39s 6d), and suits as above. Gr. L. Beath & Co.’s NEW BRANCH (late Hyde’s Boot Shop, Cashel st.}, Tailoes and Woollen Dbafebs. SUITS MEASURE. One trial solicited. SPECIALITIES trade supplied with Tweeds at mill prices.



O f 0/4 per day to be made by per sons of either sex, to their own localities, at work for us. New business. All meet with wonderful suc cess. Anyone can do the work. Capital not required. We will start you. Outfit worth £1 mailed free. The employment is particularly adapted to the region in which this publication circulates. Bay and girls earn nearly as much as Full particulars and instructions made, free. Now is the time—don't delay, out, write to us at once. ddresa Stinson' and Go. Portland, Maine, United States. T _ B. MORRIS being the first to RE DUCE the Price of BREAD in Ashbur ton, takes this opportunity of thanking his customers for past favors, and has now the pleasure of informing them that prompt monthly customers are waited upon at CASH prices, viz., 4Jb Loaf sd, Also, that Gristing of farmers lots is re ceived at the Triangle Bakery, for the Westerfieid Floor Mills. B. MORRIS. MILIFR, WBSTERFIELD *l2



Easiness Notices” H. J. Wood & Co., WHOLESALE AND BBTAII STATIONERS, Direct Importers of Books, Magazines, Newspapers and Fancy Goods, Engravers, Lithographers, Printers ui Bookbinders. Df7E have much pleasure in Informing * * oar valaed customers and the pnblis generally that we have opened a Branch of onr wall-known Christchurch business* Temporary premises and office in Town Hall Buildings, Ashburton, nnder the management of Mr L. F. Andre wee (late Andrewes Bros). Orders for Books Stationery, Magazines and Newspapers received by Mr Andrewes and executed promptly from our Christchurch stock, rhioh is the largest of it' kind in the t dony. Stores and Schools supplied at oar Wholesale Prices. Estimates given? for Printing and Book binding H. J. WOOD & 00., Stationers’ Hall, 240 High street, and 9 Cathedral Square Christchurch ; and Town Hall, Ashburton, Having purchased the Stock of Books Stationery and Fancy Goods from.i Official Assignee in the estate of Mr L. T Andrewes, we propose holding s3slearic( Sale of same, and a quantity of othei surplus stock at Less than Half Cost prices for fourteen Note papers from 2d per quire ; Music 6q* for 3s pieces; Toys at any price to cl'nr. All lines not disposed of in this way will be sold by Auction. All accounts to be paid to Mr L. F Andrewes, as collector for the Assignee. H T. WOOD & CO. S U B|U|B TON AND FIREWOOD DEPOT. O O R. S e Bean Has for Sale at Cheapest Rates (delivered to customers), Westport, Newcastle, Kaitangata and Brookfield Coal; also Potatoes, Chaff, Bran, Oats, Pig Fee &c., &0. , &o. R S. BEAN, West street. N.B.—A first-class Family Express Sale—cheap 8 419 R SIDNEY WOLF From the Royal Academy of Music Professor of Pianoforte and Singing, Begs to inform the inhabitants of Ashbur ' m and surrounding district that the fresh - commences on THURSDAY, the Bth Instant. For terms apply to Mr Wolf, at his residence, Cox streetj or at Mr T. F Fablxt, stationer, Saunders’ Buildings.



Concerts, balls and parties arranged Pianofortes tnned, toned and regulated. _j_ V 81 gOPPORT LOCAL EXCELLENCE. T. A. GATES’S SPECIALITIES The Cinder Sifter T O and sole maker R j T* A. Gates, I • Cabinet jb Picture-bbamk Mattbp : : PETER STREET. :



D.I.C. gIRANQBRS VISITING CHRISTCHURCH Are often at a lose 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 OP BEST GOODS IN 4LL 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 P WHOLESALE WAREHOUSE PRICES. Ladies' Refreshment Rooms and Lavatories. THE DRAPERY AND GENERAL IMPORTING CO. OF NEW ZEALAND, Lid., CO-OPERATIVE. E C. BROWN, Manager. B. H ALLEN Chairman of bi rectors. Warehouses Cashel street ... t brialchurch. High street ... I'm edio 10 926