The Ashburton Guardian.

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ASHBURTON. THURSDAY. DECEMBER 17. 1885.

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Snrvefpr.CSvil Engineers, Ac. K VOCES AND • SONS, ■Orru. Laeamuts, Luuhtued SoxTntns, Aim Laud Bboksbs, TRIANGLE, WAKANUI ROAD. TINWALD AND MOUNT SOMERS RAILWAY. MOUNT SOME RS~AND CAVENDISH ROYAL MAIL COACH. The above Cesch leave* Hood’a hotel or Cavendish Railway Station every day, meeting each train. Puteogere by morning train map pro* e«ed by coach to Alford Forest, thence to Methvd* in time for the last train for Ohsistpluirob, dr may return in time for the last train for Ashburton. Parcels and Orders will receive every attention. Horses and Soggies on hire. In JOHN HOOD AUSTRALASIAN £> A. BCB L 8 EXPR.IU ""Paroels and Packages forward ad to any addrasa, at cheapj through, inclusive rates. - One charge. No extras. No trouble, 'No charge for booking or for collecting linkages up to 561bs weight within the Sty. Daily despatches by RgU« to Great Britain, Europe and Australia by •very steamer. Extract from tariff, including all charges to Address of Consignee : w. Architects, Abhbtjbtow. Conveyances-



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BAKER BROS., Bandera, Under takers/eto., Wakamdroad «md Ossa -8.8. desire to etotetbat having the m* and Mouurnre OoAaH, are prepared tofomkb end oondoot Funerals on special and mwi iHMoniMn tiwmir- Oonhtiy’ ordets iHU receive prompt attention. Note the ad draw, cpmer of Wakanol road and Can street. 1 Orders may be left at the Ash burton Coach Factory; or Box 16, Poet 3ffioe Ashburton. 167 M OUST so: BOTAL & METHYBN OOAOH. l atter Januaralat, 1885, the „„ p-ad will ran a Orach each Tues day, Thoredayjsnd Saturday, starting at noon from Hood's Hotel, Mount Somers, lor Spetngbtun and Alford Forest, there ooonradnKwlthDaffsOoaehfnmi Mei ethven >gra ,. r lame evening.^ _ Fares—Spring bom, Bs, retain, 3e;Alford Forest, 4a, rSf ‘ T. HU. 081 CULT U B A L Machine Shop, WAKAKUI ROAD. A XJL m UHABLBS BAT Combines, Obaff-cntters, end' Madera, and all oli of _ attention -given to Bicycle*. - ■ tl up II f W Sysisg MMWtll**- WSSl Sloven -aharpened and -M*4*wnk. : Gwd repair*



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. Proprietor; or Groom in Charge. Groom’s fee os rsoal. 10



(JIBE THOROUGHBRED HORSE Perkin Warbeck n, (By Perkin Warbeck —Miss Kate), Will Stand this Season at GROVE FARM, TINWALD (See Cards). For fartbe'; particulars, apply to 9 626 E. GATES, Tinwab’



r TRAVEL thin season the Thoroogh bted imported Horse Galstock. After this date the fees will be:—Ls 5* for thoroughbreds; L2 10a for half.breds; guarantees, L 7 7i. Good English gr.ss paddocks free anti! Ist of January, 1886 All ca'e but no responsibility. Grootuage fees, 6a, 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 our blood stock has been fully justified in the winner of the Melbourne Cup, the winner’s dam being got by Castle Hill, sire of our local horse Galstock. Good breeding this. Castle Hill is acknowledged to be the sire of the best horses over sticks in the Southern Hemisphere. Python A Bay Horse bred by Hon E B. Cox of New Sooth Wales, got by Kyogle dam Nntcut (dam of Dagworth and Hercules) by Pitsford—Amber by Glances —Spendora by Emancipation. Kyogle by William Tell, Cassandra by Tros. PYTHON has shown bimaelf to be the most successful sire wiih half bred mares ever imported to New Zealand. Before leaving New South Wales he sired that good horse, Rival; winner of the Gorin thion Cup in Sydney, carrying top weight 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 marefc. He is the aire of Busy-body, Hollywood and Uohaghan, all showing plenty of form and quality. Terms—Thoroughbred mares, LlO 10a; half-bred mares, L 5 ss. Payable Ist January, 1886. Gaod grass paddocks provided 2s 6d per week, every cate taken but no responsibility. For further particulars apply to L. MARKET, 0802 Proprietor, Netberby Lodge. Digby Grand. THE Thoroughbred Hone 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’JShanter Will stand at Longbeaoh. Mares grazed free nntU January 1. JOHN GRIQG, Proprietor. OMT Houser. THE Thoroughbred Horse ROUSBR, will stand in Ashburton this season. By Messenger oat of Kate O’Shane, Messenger, bred in N.S.W. by Mr W. Town, > by Bottler 1 out of Ludia (see N.S.W. Stud Book). Kate O'Shea*, by Caledon (imported from Ireland) out of Lnra by Emigrant out of Maggie (see N.Z. Stud Book). ■ HOUSER is a beautiful dappled grey of Immense power and substance. While showing lots of quality be -is fit to carry 18st to hounds. - HOUSER has proved* himself-fast, .stout and- a magnificent fencer, hut while undergoing a prepara*: tion for .he Grand National, met with an accident, which necessitated throwing him I out of work for a time, | Terms—L3los; guaranteed, L 5 ss. : For further: particulars apply L. MARKET 10800 Proprietor, Netberhy Lod Stock Sales. Bakaia Sales. WE beg to intimate to onr clients that for the fut've the SALES o! STOCK, IMPLEMENTS and SUNDRIES will be held at the Rakala the LAST THURSDAY in every month. NEW ZBALAND~LOAN AND MBR. OANTILB AGENCY COMPANY^ 8 306 MATSON, COX A CO. MRS KENNEDY & MISS CAMERON DRESSMAKERS, Compton’s Buildings, Moore street, Aahbnrton N.B.—Registry Office (o Itaslg Ser vants,



Sporting. TX7IN3LOW AND TINWALD " AMALGAMATED RACE MEETING, Will be held (by kind permission of Mr R. Wilkin) in one of the Grove Farm paddocks, on JANUARY Ist, 1886. To start punctually at 11 o'clock. President: 0 G. Hawdon. Vice- Presidents : J. O. N. Grigg j James Wilkin D. McLean | Judge: M. Stitt. Starter. Dr Leahy. AUDIO AFTERS : 3. Saunders J Dr Leahy 0. O. Fooka * . or Athletics—Messrs G. James and J. Purchase Clerk of Course: David Jackson. Clerk of Scales: Robert B. Jeff. Committee: James Begg { A. McLeod E. Gates J M. Sc> tt J. Reeel tine j C. Jephson F. Lewis I G. James



1. Hurdle Handicap, of 15 nova. 1$ miles; * rer six flights of hurdles, about 3ft Gin high. Second horse to receive 50s from Nhe stakes. Nomi nation, 10s; acceptance, 10s. fin ward Cup Handicap, of 25 sova and a Cup valued 7.5, presented by Mr O. O. Hawdon, of Weaterfield ii, 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 60s from the stakes. No weight under 10st. Nomination, 10s; acceptance, 15s Maiden Platf, of LlO. One mile. Weight-for-sgo. 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. Sat up Consolation Handicap, 10 sovs. One mile. Nomintion, 10a; acceptance, 10a; due within ten minutes after the weights are declared. 7. Hurry Scurry, for a sweep of 10s. ATHLETIC EVENTS. i. 100 Yards Handicap. Entrance, 2a. irst prize, LI; second, 10s Running High Jump Entrance, First prize. LI; second, 10a 3. Quoits; 21 yards ;21 up. First rize, L2; second, LI 4. Three Legged Raco Entrance, 2s per pair; 100 yards. First prize, 15s; second, 7a 6d 5. One Mile Handicap. Entrance 3s. First prize, L2; second, Ll 6 Egg end Spoon Race. Entrance, Is. First prize, 10s; second, 5s 7. Single Women’s Race; 80 yards; for a dress piece 8. 220 Yards Fiat Race Handicap. First prize, Ll; second, 10j; entrance, 2a 9. Married Women’s Race, 100 yards. Tor a dress piece 10. Old Men’s Race (over 40 years). For pair of tronaers; entrance, Is XI. 440 Tarda Kl.t Race Handicap. First prize, Ll 10s; second, 10s; entrance 2s’; acceptance, Is 12. Consolation, 170 yards. First prize, 16s; second, 6s; entrance, Is



RULES AND REGULATIONS. 1. No entry will be received except on the conditions that all disputes, claims, and objections arising oat of the racing shall be decided by the Committee, or whom they may appoint, their decision on all points in carrying oat the pro gramme to be final. 2. Ashburton Racing Club rules adhered to where practicable. 3. The races are open to any horse com monly resident in the district lying North of the Orari river and South of the Selwyn rivet 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 gross 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 Club. NOMINATIONS & ACCEPTANCES. All nominations to be accompanied by ' Zees, 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, 1385. ‘ Weights will be declared on De cember 19th, 1885. Acceptances are to be made to the Secretary, at Scott’s Hotel, finwtld ' ’ ter than 10 p. m. on Satur day, December . 1 86. IJSPHSON, Secretary. 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 roy 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. Ont in fair play hone 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 do ably blended, can be i {fell recommended, as has been often ad vertised before. Nelson, Moate and Co ate showing, how the public taste is grow ing for really pure and nicely blended teas. And thohe who have not tried *hem. should let self Interest guide them, and buy of me the thing that’s sure to please. Tea, Grocery, Fancy Goods, Glass, China, Earthenware, Froit and Italian Warehouse, H. M. CARSON, East street, Ashburton. Agent for Arthur Tates, Garden seeds, wholesale and retail agent for Nelson, Mo»te W 4 Q«’l



Sporting OUNT SOMERS ANNUAL Imports & Races, SATURDAY, DEOEMB R 26xh, 1886, BOXING DAY. ■ programme• 1. Handicap Hurdle Rack oflOsovs; entrance, 10b ; acceptance, 10b : ac ceptances to go to the second horse ; 2 miles ; eight flights of hurdles, 3ft 6in high 2. Maiden Plate of 5 aovs, with a sweep stake of 5s each for second horse ; entrance, ss; $ mile; weight-for age; for all horses that have never won public money* 3. Handicap Trot of 8 aovs ; entrance, 10*, acceptance, 5s ; acceptances to go to second horse ; 3 miles ; no wehht under list Vlb 4. Mount Somers Cup Handicap of 12 so vs ; second horse to receive 2 so vs from stake ; entrance, 10s ; accep tance, 10s; 1$ miles. 5. Pont Race of 3 sovs; second horse to save entrance; entrance,6s; height, 14 hands ; J-mile ; catch weights. 6 H urry Scukki, of 4 aovs, with a sweep of 5s to go to second horse ; entrance 6s ; 1 mile ; catch weights. RULE'S. 1. All races are confined to horses that have teen commonly resident in that por tion of the old Mount Somers Road Dis trict, lying south of the North Ashburton river, from September 30th, 1885, and owned by a person who has resided in the said district during the same period. 2. Three horses the bona fide property of different owners to start or no race. 3. iv o entry will be received except on condition that the decision of the Com mittee or whom they may appoint, will be final in all cases of dispute, or on all points in carrying out the programme 4. Protests must be made in writing, and handed to the Secretary, accompanied by a deposit of 20b within 30 minutes of the race being run. Should the protest prove frivolous, deposit to be forfeited. 5. All horses to be ridden out so long as they have a reasonable chance of win- Ding. 6 Owners of horses must be subscribers of not less than 10s to the fund. 7. Five per cent will be deducted from all money paid for prises for expenses. 8 First rsce to start at 10.30 a. m. 9 The usual Athletic Sports will be held, for which liberal prizes will be given. 12 97 All entries to be made on the ground



JJi Speer’s PRIVATE DISPENSARY, Palmer eton Buildings, Foot o{ Queen street, Auckland. Established for the Scientific and Speedy Cure of Chronic, Nervous, and Special Diseases. Dr Speer is a regu lar Graduated Physician, educated at Harvard College, C .S. He has devoted a lifetime to, and is acknowledged tp be the most expert Physician in his specialty in the United States. Young men and Middle-aged Men, who suffer from Ner vous and Physical Debility, Loss of Energy and Memory, Eruptions on the Face, Mental Depression, Kidney and Bladder Troubles, Neuralgia, Rheuma tism, Scrofula, Salt Rheum, Paralysis, Fits, Spinal Disease, St Vitus’ Dance, Liver Complaint, Asthma, Catarrh, Heart Disease, Gravel, Piles, etc., and are tired of taking mineral drugs, will do well to come and try the Doctor’s method of cure —as it will, if properly applied, relieve them of their sufferings and restore them to health. The Doctor uses no mineral preparations; his treatment consists wholly in the use of vegetable remedies. Many are they who have Implanted in their sys tem, by improper use of calomel, seed, which produce an annual crop of diseasd To such he would say, come and be healed. Is matters not what your troubles may be, o me and let the Doctor examine your coae. If it is curable, he will tell you oa; if it is not, he will tell yon that; for he will not undertake a case unless he is confident of effecting a cure. It will cost yon nothing for consultation, so please call and satisfy yourselves that the Doctor understands your case. Dr 8. cures Humors and Diseases of the Blood. To ladies who are afflicted by any of the following complaints,—Cold extremities, weak stomachs, lame and weak backs, nervous and sick headaches, constipation and indigestion, pain in the side and back lenohorrea, etc, etc.—l wish it distinctly understood that I do not claim to perform impossibilities, or to have a miraculous power. All applying to me will receive my honest opinion of their complaints. No experimenting. 1 will guarantee a positive cure in every case I undertake, or forfeit L2OO. Consultation in Office or by letter, FEREE. Charges Moderate. Examination and Advice LI. Call or ad- I dress: Dr H. J. Speer, Palmerston Buil dings, Auckland, New Zealand. Office Hours: 9to 12,1 to 4,6 to 8 p.m.; Sun days, 10 to 12. N.B. All Medicines no cessay for a complete cure can be sent tree from observation on reoeiot of symp m». s Public Companies. TVTKW ZEALAND LOAN & MKR -OANTILB AGENCY COMPANY (LIMITED). Capital, £3,000,000. Reserve, £210,000. | Makes LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES j on Freeholds, on Stations and Stock, and on growing ollf of Wool. UNDERTAKES INDENTS of British, Continental, Bast Indian, and Ameri can goods, and Commissions in all branches of Mercantile Business. HOLDS PERIODICALS AUCTION BALES 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 IN CANTERBURY FOR— Ruston Proctor and Oo.’s celebrated Com bined Threshing Machines and Engines,, acknowledged to be the Best Machines imported Into New Zealand. Felton and Gullleaume s Patent Galvan ised Steel-barb Fencing Wire- Candy’s Patent Cotton Belting. Maldon Island Guano. Further particulars on application at the Company's Offices, Christchurch, : ton and Rakala. JOHN COOKE, Manager. Christchurch , H. SEORK^AN, .agent, Asnburt'' o W JRNKI ',en



Christchurch Advertisements. Criterion House, CHRISTOHUOH. JJLAOK, BEATTIE & 00. 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 beat British markets, and large purchasers of all Colonial manufacturers, we are in a position to sell goods on the most favor awe terms. We would direct enecial attention to the fact that our Iridv Is regulated on a Cash Basis, and our aim invariably to charge most moderate prices, in proof of which we solicit inspection of ou? large and varied stock. We feel satisfied our country friends will reap a substantial benefit by giving our eatab t; isbment a trial. : Ladies' Dress Materials in great variety, of newest styles Millinery in choice designs and at - specially moderate prices Mantles. Dolmans, Sommer Capes, etc, in new shapes and materials Household Furnishings are a specialty with os; our stock is large and value extra good DRESSMAKING on th* PREMISES. | Ip 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. Iu our Tailoring Department we guar antee Style, Quality, aod Perfect Fit, at uoustially moderate prices. ONE SHILLING in the pound discount for prompt Cash. BLACK, BEATTIE & CO. 201, 203, 205, High street, CHRISTCHURCH



Carnival Month AT ARGYLE HOUSE Commencing FRIDAY, 20th Inst. JpiOLLOWING their custom for the past fear years G. L. BEATS & 00 are this week opening about Twenty Oases of FANCY GOODS for FREE DISTRIBUTION amongst their customers. SEE THE DISPLAY 1 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 HOU



His Lordship’s HOTEL AND LARDER, LICHFIELD STREEP, Ohrlatchnrch. THE Propletor of the above Hotel begs to notify that he has engaged the aervioea of one of the beat 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, 1 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 »U the newest music in dining-room from 12.30 to 1.80 e»ob 4*y. 6 H



Christchurch Advertisements. /COUNTRY VISITORS TO CHRIST CHURCH Will find the three O’a— Comfort ! Cheapness 1! Convenience !1! AT WALLACE’S » Central Hotel, Corner of Gloucester and Colombo street. 10 677 A Night Porter Kept



D.IC. gTRANGERS VISITIN OHRISTOHUROH 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, B. 0. BROWN, Manager. B. HALLENSTBIN, Chairman of Directors. Warehou'ea— Cashel street ... Christchurch. High street ... Dunedin. 10 92C



Metropolitan Hotel CASHEL STREET, Christchurch. (Under Proprietorship since April, 1885). THE above Hotel haa been thoroughly painted, papered and renovated, and ia 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, 5s 6dj per week, LI 10s; per 28 days, L 5. (Private apartments by arrangement). Permanent boarders, LI 5s per week. Ordinary, from 12 to 2 p.m. , Table d’Hdte, at 6.16 p.m. For further particulars, apply on the premises; or, by letter, to A ANA6EB, Metropolitan Hotel, Box 14, 6 18 Christchurch.



J. Ballantyne & Co’s SPACIOUS NEW WAREHOUSE IS NOW OPEN With an Elegant Stock of NEW SUMMER 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 Sandstein’u, and comprises a grand assortment of Men's and Boys' Clothing and Hats (own manufacture), Men’s Mercery, &c. The Public are cordially invited le view the Premises and Stock. One Shilling off every Pound Cash Discount. DUNSTABLE HOUSE, Established 1864. 9 662



i HE CLYDESDALE ENTIRK Will travel the Wakanui, Longbeaoh, and Ashburton Forks districts, and will stand at Netherby Lodge (opposite Canterbury Mills) on Saturdays. For further particulars and terms apply Qur&v) Pricce "Victor Horse, to Qroom in charge, or jiioiga. u( GEORGE POOOOK, Proprietor



•Business Notices. BOWN IRON WORKS, ARMAGH STREET, Christchurch. Portable Eanges Burn Wood and Goal—ln Four Sizes. PAINTED CORRUGATED IRON nr Vour, Five, Six and Seven Feet Lengths. 40 pee cent. Cheaper than Galvanised Iron. 10 1988 HGRIESSKLIOH AND GO. » WEAVERS’ HALL, EXCHANGE, LONDON, SUITING AND COMMISSION MERCHANTS, Established 1855. Ship to order any description of British and Continental Goods upon 2$ per cent, commission, selected by buyers with j Colonial experience, and attend to the prompt realisation of Produce at highest prices upon I 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 Banka Current Price Lists, Produce Reports, and any necessary samples or information on application. 1 36 Ashburton permanent BUILDING & INVESTMENT SOCIETY. The above Society pays Interest at thv rate of 4$ per cent, per annum for De posits at Call, 6 per per annum for three months, and 6 per cent, per annum if fixed tor 6 months or over j ward, Manager. Office i - Arcade Chambers, Barnett tree* 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 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 T. Inman, station D, New York City, U. 8. A. 1



HAVE for sale cheap. WOOLPAOKS, faU weight® FENCING WIBF No*. 8 and 9, at less than r LINSEED, oolonlai BARBED WIRE, from L 27 10« to LW a ton TURNIP & RAPE SEEDS, all desctlp tions, guaranteed to grow OATS & CHAFF, large stock, low price* ENGLISH AND OTHER -CLOVERS MATSON. COX & 00. Mr Wells, ORGANIST, &0., or CHRISTCHURCH TTfTILL visit Ashburtoa on Saturday, W commencing September 26, 1886. Piano and Singing 4 guinea* a term of 40 minute* lessons. Singing das* at 4.30 p.m. to 5 p.m. at 10s a term. Arrangements can K e made at Mr Farley’s Book and Mnaio Ware- _ MR SIDNEY WOLF From the Royal Academy of Music Professor of Pianoforte and Singing, Begs to inform the inhabitants of Aahbnr* m and surrounding district that the fresh 'tn commences on THURSDAY, the Bth instant. For terms apply to Mr Worn, at hi* ■esidence, Cox street; or at Mr T. Fabibt, stationer, Saunders’ Buildings. Concerts, balls and parties arranged Pianofortes tuned, toned and regulated. • 131



gDPPORT LOCAL EXCELLENCE. T. A. GATES’S SPECIALITIES 0 The Cinder Sifter T Cabinet s Picturb frame Maker, PET-: - STRKE-. Caution. SOME unacrapuloua firms are trying to force on the New Zealand pe pie a Nostrum, nnder tne 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 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 pnt np in Squre, Panelled, Amber colored Bottles, with White Label on one side, printed in Black Letters, and Green Hop Cluster; and, on the other side, fellow Label, with Directions in Bed 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. 01 Tn OA per day to be made 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. Bey. and girls earn nearly as much as Full particulars and instructions maitav free. Now is the time—don't delay, but write to ns at once, address Stxkboh AintOo. Portland, Maine. Unittd State*.



Easiness Notices ONE box of Clark’s b 41 pills is war* ranted to care all discharges from the urinary organs In either sex (acquired or constitutional), gravel and pains in the back. Guaranteed tree ;from mercary. Sold in boxes 4s 6d oach, by all chemists and patent medicine vendors. Sole pro prietors, The Lincoln and Midland Coun ties Drug Go., Lincoln, England. Whole sale of all the wholesale houses. 1 18 Reid and gba Y’S New Positive Feed Broadcast Seedsower, For Sowing Grain, Grass, Turnip, Rape. Mangold, etc., and the Turnip Sower caa 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 rough or very smooth land. It will sow any desired quantity of Grain er Grass by simply changing one wheel Corn Drills all Sizes. Jointed Pulvebistno Disc H arrows.— The Best.—Over 600 in use. Impbovbd Pbizb CHAmnmnßs.—With east-steel mouthpieces, when properly handled, make no long straws, conse quently chafl requires no riddling. They are In use largely all over New Zealand, several of, the large-sized machines being lately fitted up at Christchurch.



I Improved Double and Treble Furbow Ploughs. —The best, and consequently the cheapest in the market. 3,4, and § leaf harrow. Square linked chain har rows- New design of tripod harrows. 6 and 7 tlned held grabbers. 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-fox 4-horse yokes. Threshing machine fit< tings Belting all sizes. Iran and brass castings of aU 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. Winners -if the Gold Mkdal at tha Melbourne Exhibition for their Double Furrow Plough, vide Jurors’ Report:— “ Ploughs —ln ploughs there la one ex hibit to which we wish to draw apodal attention as being the best, and that la the Doable Farrow of Bek' and Gray, of Danedln, New Zealand, and con struction it is far superior to any other



Eakaia. The New Zealand Loan Mercantile Agency Company are now representing ns »n this district REID * GRAV fIIHB ASHBURTON COUNTY JL 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 Por the second 1,000 sheep, one farthing each For flocks of over 2,000 special arrange* ments will be made. The material need will be charged for In addition to the above. GEORGE JAMESON, Secretary.



JJORE VALUABLE THAN GOLD If a **aily increasing demand and an endless camber 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 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. Soldfeverywhere at Is 6d and Ss 6d per bottle. Wholesale agents, Kempthorne, Prosser and 00., Christchurch, and at the proprietor, H. Citron, Chemist, Akaroa. Ashburton Agent— Chas. Neate, Chemist. |fjl AtCHMAKERS tjEWELLERS, LA, <• 7hhJS7. CH Government Notice. fjlHB PUBLIC TRUST OFFICE OF NEW ZEALAND. Atention la directed to the provisions of the Acts establishing this Office, and to the advantages placed thereby within easy each of every colonist. Subject to such provisions, the State effiara to every per on ; I.—About to make his or her Will or Codicil. 2. —lntending to provide foe W lie Children or others by deed of Settlement. 3. —Settling Property by way of Mar* riage Settlement. 4. —Desiring to renounce the Tnutaof Will, having been appointed Executor o> Trustee under the same. 5. —Having acted aa Trustee, Executor or Administrator, wishing to be relieved oi che burthen of Trustee hip or Admlnia* ration, the option of oat jg the State ms. thinery, and gives an absolute guarantee against loss of funds by fraud, peculation, or dishonesty. Every information may be obtains f-«»m ALEXANDER LEAN, Agent at Christchurch; Jt from O. HAMEETON, Public Sknstoa Wellington, Ittb Ufay, im