The Ashburton Guardian.

VOX.. V,—No. 1385

ASHBURTON. EDNESDAY. WNOYEMBEH 35. 1885.

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gnmyoT, Civil Engineers, fee. C. S. VOCES AND SONS, Architects, •Orra haioaMsaß, ‘Vaistxtoss, Liobxsb) An) L&bp Bsoksbs, TRIANGLE, WAKANUI ROAD. AsHßimvov.



Conveyance*. fIICiWALD AND MOUNT SOMERS i RAILWAY. MOUNT SOMERS AND CAVENDISH ROYAL MAIL COACH- Til* above Ceach leaves Hood's hotel or Cavendish Railway Station every day, meetlrg each train. Passengers by morning train may pro seed by ooaoh 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. In JOHN HOOD AUSTRALASIAN PARCELS EXPREE.S. # Pamela and Packages forwarded to any address, at cheap, through, inclusive retea. One charge. No extras. No trouble. No charge for booking or for collecting -flHskagea up to 561ba weight within the sty. Daily despatches by Kail, and to Great Britain, Europe and Australia by every steamer. Extract from tariff, including all charges to of Consignee



We are now receiving paroela for Home to despatch per Tong&riro, sailing this month. Revised cheap rates. Insurance effected if desired. Tariff and all information on application J CUFF & GRAHAM, Sox 337 Post Office, Christchurch ; and Lyttelton. Telephone 22. 8 1672 Business Notices. DANISH Seed Oats. mffg Undersigned has a fall Stock I COLONIAL CLOTHING DRAPERY FLANNELS, Ao. Boots and Shoes, Large Stock of Groceries aneLOOmenTs Stores. SPECIAL VALUE IN CHOICE TEA FEED AND SEED OAT . FLOUR, SH RPS. All at the lowest prices possible. Gena Be value and no make-believe or sham Lance discount, and other. Induce men or cash. Families waited on weekly of toner if required. D. WILLIAMSON, Ease Stßin, Asebuito •4K&



BAKER BROS., Builders, Under* taken, eta, Wakenai road and Can atroet —B.B. 'derfreto state that having tbe mui reoent and improved ELbabss and Uomomra Coach, are prepared to fnrniah and conduct Funerals on special and moat - receive prompt;attention. Note the ad dr— I —r*~ of Wakanui road and Casa B treet. Orders may be' left at the Aah bnrton Coach Factory; or Box 16, Poet Office Ashburton. 167 M OUST SOMERS & METHYEN ROYAL MAIL COACH. On and after Janaary Ist, 1886, the nndenigned will ran a Ooach each Tues day, Thursday and Saturday, starting at noon from Hood’s Hotel, Mount Somers, forSpringbnm and Alford Forest, there ' connecting with Doffs Coach from Methven Iri 111 nine —mn evening. Fares—Spring* bem* Ss, return, 8s; Alford Forest, 4», iS®*T. HDL QSIOUL T U R A L Machine»Shop, WAKANUI ROAD. A CHARLES RAT Tfrrgi flhag-enttew. L'nnd Binders, and all classes, of ■attention given to Bicycle*, Machines. wing: ..mpplred, sharpened and ' General repairs. 8 4



Stud Notices. Kingfisher. THE Thoroughbred Horse KING FISHER will traveWAshbarton and Surrounding Districts this season. For pedigree, performances on the turf, and in the Show ring and fees, see curds, or apply to E. COOKSON, Proprietor ; or Groom iu Charge. Groom’a fee as usual. 10 676



HE THOROUGHBRED HOHSE Perkin Warbeck n. (By Perkin Warbeck—Miss Rate), Will Stand this Season at GROVE FARM, TINWALD (See Cards). For forth*” particulars, apply to 9 626 E. GATES. Tinwald



TO TRAYBL this season the Thorough bred imported Horse Calstock. After this data the fees will be:—Ls 5s for thoroughbreds; L2 10s for half-breds; guarantees, L 7 7*. Good English gr'.aa paddocks free until Ist of January, 1886. All but no responsibility. Groomage fees, ss, paid first service. Racing results prove that the deci sion of the judges at our show, held on the 30th of October, with regard to oar 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 Calstock. Good breeding this. Castle Hill is acknowledged to be the sire of the best horses over sticks in the Southern Hemisphere. Python



A Bay Horae bred by Hon E B. Oox . of New South Wales, aot by Kyogle dam Nmcut (dam of Dagworth and Hercules) by Pitsford —Amber by Glancus —Spend ora by Emancipation. Kyogle by William Tell, Cassandra by Tros. PYTHON has shown himself to be the iiiost 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 Oorln thion Cap in Sydney, carrying top weight and beating a field of eleven others. He also sired In New Zealand Oomet and Trumpeter, winners of many good races, although out of half-bred mares. Ha 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 6 ss. Payable Ist January, 1886. Gaod grass paddocks provided 2s 6d per week, every care taken but no responsibility. For further particulars apply to L. MARKET, ‘ 0802 Proprietor, Netherby Lodge. Digby Grand. THE Thoroughbred Horse DIGBY GRAND, by Traducer (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’Shanter Will stand'-at Longbeach. Mares grazed free until January 1. JOHN GRIGG, Proprietor.



Rouser. HE Thoroughbred Horse ROUSBE, will stood io Ashburton this season. By v Messenger oat .of Kate O’Shane, Messenger, bred in H.S.W. by Mr W. Town, ,by Bottler out of LuJia (see N.SJW; Stnd Book). Kate O’Shane, by Galedoo (imported from Ireland) ont of Lara by Bmigrant ont of Maggie (see N. Z. Stnd Book). RODSER is a beautiful dappled grey of immense power and substance. While showing lots of quality he is fit to carry 18st to bounds. ROUSER 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 out,of i work for a time. Terms—L3 10s; guaranteed, L 6 6s. For further particulars apply j 10800 Proprietor, Nether by Lod L. MARKEY



Stock Sales. Jftakaia Sales. WE beg to intimate to oar clients that for the fo*<*xe the SALES of STOCK, IMPLEMENTS and SUNDRIES ' will be held at the Rakala the LAST THURSDAY In every month. NEW ZEALAND LOAN AND MER CANTILE AGENCY COMPANY. 8 306 MATSON, o<>X .V-00, VARS KENNEDY & MISS CAMERON M DRESSMAKERS, Compton's Buildings, Moore street, Ashburton N.B,—Registry Office fo Female Ser< taut*. -



Sporting. r fN3LOW AND TINWALD AMALGAMATED RACK 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: C. G. Hawdon. Vice-Presidents: J. O. N. Grigg I James Wilkin D. McLean | Judge: M. Stitt. Starter. Dr Leohv. alamdicappbhs : 3. Saunders I Dr Leahy 0. 0. Fooks 1 . or Athletics—Messrs G. James and J. Purchase Clerk of Course: David Jackson. Clerk of boales: Robert B. Jeff. Committee: James Begg E. Gates J. Heseltine F. Lewis A. McLeod M. f-'cott 0. Jephaon G. James



1. Hurdle Handicap, of 15 sovs. miles; w*er six flights of hurdles, about 3ft 6in high. Second horse to receive 50s from ‘she stakes. Nomi nation, 10s; acceptance, 10s. iinwald Cup Handicap, of 25 sovs sod a Gup valued 15, presented by Mr O. (4, Hawdon, of Westerfield 1| miles. Second horse to receive L 5 from the stakes. Nomination, 20s; acceptance, 20s. 3. Trotting Back; a distance handicap, of 15 sovs. Two miles. Second horse to receive 60s from the stakes. No weight under lOst. Nomination, 10s; acceptance, 15s Maiden Plate, of LlO. One mile. Weight-for-age. Entrance, 20s. 5. Selling Hack Race, 10 sovs. f. mile. The winner to be sold imme diately after the race for LlO, any surplus to go to the Club's fund. Entrance, LI. Bst up Consolation Handicap, 10 sovs. One mile. Nomiritioo, 10s; acceptance, 10s; due within ten minutes after the weights are declared 7.- Hurry Scurry, for a sweep of 10s. ATHLETIC EVENTS. i. 100 Yards Handicap. Entrance, 2s. irst prize, LI; second, 10s Running High Jump. Entrance, First prize, LI; second, 10s 3. Quoits; 21 yards; 21 up. First ruse, L2; second, LI 4. Three-Legged Race Entrance, 2s per pair; 100 yards. First prize, 16s; second, 7s 6d 6. One Mile Handicap. Entrance 3s. First prize, L2; second, Li 6. Egg and Spoon Race. Entrance, Is. First prize, 10s; second, 6a 7. Single Women's Race; 80 yards; for a dress piece 8. 220 Yards Flat Race Handicap. First prize, LI; second, 10*; entrance, 2s 9. Married Women’s Race, 100 yards. Tor a dress piece 10. Old Men’s Race (over 40 years). For pair of trousers; entrance, Is 11. 440 Yards Flat R«ce Handicap. First prize, LI 10a; second, 10s; entrance 2a; acceptance, Is 12. Consolation, 170 yards. First prize, 15s; second, ss; entrance, Is



RULES AND REGULATIONS. 1. No entry will be reo' ived except on the conditions that all disputes, claims, and objections arising out of the racing shall be decided by the Committee, or whom they may appoint, their decision on ail points in carrying out the pro gramme to be final. 2. Ashburton Racing Glob 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 river from October Ist to the date of meeting, and owned by a person who has resided in the district above defined during the same period. 4. Five per cent will be deducted from the 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 fees, 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, 1885. Weights will be declared on De cember 19th, 1885. Acceptances are to be made to the Secretary, at Scott’s Hotel, finwald ’ ter than 10 p.m. on Satur day, December 1-15. IEPHSON, 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 thyme 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 boy every day, without the aid of advertising puff. Ido not say I slaughter, as indeed 1 did’nt onghter, and below the cost I don’t profess to sell. But in fair play none can beat me, I give them leave to eat me, who do not think 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 so ably blended, can be well recommended, as has been often ad vertised before. Nelson, Moateand Oo are showing, how the public taste is grow ing for really pure and nicely blended teas. And those who hove not tried them, should let self interest guide them, and buy of me the thing that’s sure to please. Tea, Grocery, 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.



Sporting BHBURTON RACING CLUB. SPRING MEETING. THURSDAY AND FRIDAY, December 10 and 11, 1886. President—E. G. Wright. dent—W. C. Walker. Judge-M. Stitt. Stewards— W. B. Der shire, 0.0. Fnoks, H. Friedlander, R.. Fneilander, John Grigg. 0. G. Haw don, T. Leahy, C. W. Purnell, W. G. Ross. Treasurer —C. C. Fooks. Startoi —T. Leahy, Clerk of the Scales— M. Friedlander. Clark of the Course—A. Hewson. Handicap pers—The Handicapping Committee of the Olub. First race each day to start at 1 p.m. 1. County Hurdle Race Handicap, of 30 sovs; over six flights of hurdles 3ft 6in high ; nomination, 1 sov ; ao _ ceptance, 1 sot. If miles. District horses only. 2. Free Handicap, of 40 sots ; accep tance, 2 sots 1 mile 3. Ashburton Cup Handicap, of 125 aovs ; nomination, 1 sov ; acceptance, 5 sovs, If miles. 4. Ladies' Pcbse, of 40 sots ; welter weights for age ; gentlemen riders ; entrance, 3 sovs. If miles. 6. Post Stakes of 16 sovs ; catch weights; nomination, 1 sov, to be made to the Secretary immediately after the Ladies Parse 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, Flying Handicap, of 50 sovs ; nomi nation, 1 sov ; acceptance, 2 sovs. l-mile. 1. Handicap,Hurdle Pace, of 50 aovs; over eight flights of hurdles about 3ft 6in high ; nomination, 1 sov,; ac ceptance, 2 sovs. 2 miles. 2. Racing Club Handicap, of 75 aovs; nomination, 1 sov; acceptance, 3 sovs. If miles. 3. County Plate Handicap,'of 25 aovs; nomination, l*sov; acceptance, Ifsov. District horses only. If miles. 4 Toialisator Stakes, of 15 sovs ; mini mum weight Sat; nomination 1 sov, to be made to the Secretary immediately after the County Plate is run. The winner to be sold immediately after First Day. Second Day.



the race for 10 sovs, any surplus to go to the funds of the Club. $ mile. 6. Welter Handiap, of 40 sovs ; nomi nation, 1 sov ; acceptance, 2 sovs; minimum weight, lOst. For horses that have never won more than 25 sovs in one event on the flat. 2 miles. 6. Consolation Handicap, of 20 sovs; nomination, 1 sov, to be made to the Secretary immediately after the Wel ter Handicap is run; acceptance, free, to be notified to the Secretary within fen 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 Selwyu and Waltaki from July 16, 1886, and op to the date of the forthcoming meeting, and owned by a person who has resided in the said district during the same period. 4. Five per cent, wili 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 Dominations to be accompanied by fees, name, age and description of horse, and colors of rider, and in the hands of the Secretary (address —Ashburton) not later than 9 p.m. on Thursday, November 19, 1886. WEIGHTS. Weights for the first day’s handicaps will be declared on Friday, December 4, 1886. Weights for the second day’s han dicaps will be declared at 8 o'cl-ok on the evening of the first day’s racing. ACCiiFTAiNOES.



Acceptances for the first day's handicaps most be made to the Secretary not later than 9 p. m. on TUESDAY, December 8, 1885. Acceptances foe the second day's hand icaps at 9 o’clock on the evening of the first day’s racing. S. SAUNDERS, 8 298 Secretary. Public Companies. VTEW ZEALAND LOAN & MER OANTILB AGENCY COMPANY (LIMITED). Capital, £3,000,000. Reserve, £210,000. Makes LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES on freeholds, on Stations and Stock, and on growing clip of Wool. RECEIVES CONSIGNMENTS of Wool, Grain, Tallow, Leather, Hidss, Skins, etc., for sale In New Zealand, Aus tralian, and London Markets. UNDERTAKES INDENTS of British, Continental, East Indian, and Ameri can goods, and Commissions in all branches of Mercantile Business. HOLDS PERIODICALS AUCTION SALES of Wool, Grain, Skins, Hides, Tallow, Live Stock, Land, etc, at its Salerooms, Warehouses and the Cen tral Markets. Special and Clearing Sales also conducted. Supplies WOOL PACKS ajid CORN SACKS, at Lowest Current Rates. AGENTS IN CANTERBURY FOR— Ruston Proctor and Co.'s celebrated Com bined Threshing Machines and Engines., acknowledged to be the Best Machines imported into New Zealand. Felton and Gnilleanme a Patent Galvan ised Steel-barb Fencing Wire Candy’s Patent Cotton Belting. Maldon Island Guano. Further particulars on application at the Company’s Off je», Christchurch, Ashb .dr um and Rakala. JOHN COOKE, Mar-tiger Christchurch H. Ashburt-' • O W r jUJSBI



Christchurch Advertisement?. Criterion House, CHRISTCHUOH. jgLACK, 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 best British markets, and large purchasers cif all Colonial manufacturers, we are in a position to sell goods on the most favor able terms. We would direct wnaoial attention to the fact that our regulated on a Cash Basis, and oar aim invariably to charge most moderate price*, in proof of which we solicit inspection of oor large and varied stock. We feel satisfied our country friends will reap a substantial benefit by giving our estab isfament 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 ns ; our stock is large and value extra good



DRESSMAKING on thb PREMISES. la our Ready-made Clothing Depart inert we hold a very large stock of gar ments of all descriptions, principally our own manufacture and of the Best Colonial Tweeds. In our Tailoring Department we guar antee Style, Quality, and Perfect Fit, at unusually moderate prices. ONE SHILLING in the pound discount for prompt Cash. BLACK, BEATTIE & CO. 201, 203, 205, High street, CHRISTCHURCH



Carnival Month AT ARGYLE HOUSE, Commencing FRIDAY, 20th Inst. JjIOLLOWING their custom for the past few years G. L. BEATH & CO are this week opening about Twenty Oases of FANCY GOODS for FREE DISTRIBUTION amongst their customers. SEE THE DISPLAY 1 Uneqvaxled this Side of the Line. EVERY PURCHASER WILL RECEIVE A GIFT. G. L. Heath & Co., TAILORS, DRAPERS, MILLINERS, &0., CASHEL STREET, CHRISTCHURCH Carnival Month AT ARGYLE HOUSE.



His Lordship’s HOTEL AND LARDER, LICHFIELD STREET, Christchurch. THE Propietor of the above H"tel bees to notify that he has engaged the services of one of the best Chefs in the colonies, with special instructions to pro vide the best LUNCHEON OR TEA, In the country for ONE SHILLING, The bill of fare will comprise Poultry, Gatnh, 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 ail the newest, music in dining-room from 12.30 to 1.30 each day, 014



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



D.I.C. |SJtRANGERS VISITING CHRISTCHURCH Are often at a loaa to know the best 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 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. OP NEW ZEALAND, Lid.. CO-OPERATIVE E. 0. BROWN, Manager. B. HALLENSTEIN, Chairman of Directors. Warehouse Cashel street ... Christchurch. High street ... Dunedin. 19 926 Metropolitan Hotel CASHEL STREET, Chrißlohurcb. (Under Proprietorship since April, 1885). THE above Hotel has been thoroughly painted, papered and renovated, and is equal to any Hotel in Christchurch for situation, position and accommodation, being at once close to the Centre of the City, and within five minutes’ walk of the Railway Station. Terms—Per day, 5s fid; 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 6.16 p.m. For further particulars, apply on the premises ; or, by letter, to MANAGER, Metropolitan Hotel, Box 14, 6 18 Christchurch.



J. Ballantyne & Co’s QPAOIOU3 NEW WAREHOUSE IS NOW OPEN With ah 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 mnsl Defy Competition. THE GENTS’ DEPARTMENT Is now Removed to that part of the Premises East of the New Building, next Sandstein's, and comprises a grand assortment of Men’s and Boys’ Clothing and Hats (own manufacture), Men’s Mercery, &c. The Public are cordially invited to view the Premises and Stock. One Shilling off every Pound Cash Discount. DUNSTABLE* HOnSE, Established 1854. 9 662



rjnHE CLYD ESDALE ENTIRE Horse, Prince Victor Will travel the Wakanni, Longbeach, and Ashburton Porks districts, and will stand at Netherby Lodge (opposite Canterbury Mills) on Saturdays. For further particulars and terms apply to Groom in charge, or GEOKQE POCOOK, Proprietor



Business Notices. Q SOWN IRON WORKS, ARMAGH STREET, Christchurch. Portable Ranges Burn Wood and Coal—ln Four Sizes. PAINTED CORRUGATED IRON IN Four, Six and Seven Feet Lengths. 40 per cent. Cheaper than Galvanised Iron 10 1988



HGRIESSELICU AND CO. • WEAVERS’ HALL, EXCHANGE, London, SJEIiviNG AND COMMISSION MERCHANTS, Established 1865. Ship to order any description of British and Continental Goods upon 2J 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 36 A BtiBURTON f E li M A N ENT BUILDING & INVESTMENT SOCIETY. The above Society pays Interest at th*- rate of 4$ per cent, per annum for De posits at Call, 6 per cant, per annum for three months, and 6 per cent, per annum if fixed tor 6 months or over J WARD, Manager. Office Arcade t'fiambera, Bnrnett tree* ’ A CARD—To all who are suffering from the errors and indiscretion of jouth, nervous weakness, early decay, loss of manhood, etc., I will send a recipe that will cure yon 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. S. A. 1



yyE HAVE FOR SALE CHEAP. WOOLPACKS, fall weights FENCING WIBF Nob. 8 and 9, at less than r: LINS BED, colonial BARBED WIRE, from L 27 10« to L 5? a ton TURNIP & RAPE SEEDS, all descrip tions, guaranteed to grow OATS & CHAFF, large stock, low prices ENGLISH AND OTHER CLOVERS MATSON. COX & CO. Mr Wells, ORGANIST, &c., op CHRISTCHURCH TTTILL 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 6 p.m. at 10s a term. Arrangements can v e made at Mr Farley’s Boob and Musio Ware house. __ MR 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 •m commences on THURSDAY, the ■*th instant. For terms apply to Mr Wolf, at hi* esidence, Cox street; or at Mr T. Fablst, stationer, Saunders’ Buildings. Concerts, balls and parties arranged Pianofortes tuned, toned and regulated. . 31



UPPORT LOCAL EXCELLENCE. T. A. GATES’S SPECIALITIES The Cinder Sifter T T. A. Gates, : Cabinet v Picture pbame Maker, • ; PET»t« STREtf ;. ? Caution. SOME unaorapuloua firms are trying to force on the New Zealand pe pie a Nostrum, under 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 BIT i'EHS Are put up 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 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. O"I rn jG/f per day to be made by per ofcJL Bona 0 f either sex, tn 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. Bey and girls earn nearly as much as Full particulars and instructions free. Now is the time—don't delay, out write to ns at once. ddress Stinson ani> Co. Portland, Maine, United States.



Business Notices ONE box of Clark’s B 41 pills is war ranted to care all discharges from tha urinary organs ia either sex (acquired or constitutional), gravel and pains in the back. Guaranteed tree .from . mercury. Sold in boxes 4« 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 Reid and obi Y’S New Positive Feed Broadcast Seedsower, For Sowing Grain, Grass, Tomip, Rape, Mangold, etc., and the Turnip Sower can bnarranged, when ordered, to sowLneerne 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 Sixes. Jointed Pulverising Disc H arrows. — The Best.—Over 600 in use. Improved Prize Ohafpcutikrs.—With cast-steel mouthpieces, when properly handled, make no long straws, conse quently chaff requires no riddling. They are in use largely all over New Zealand, several of the large-sized machines being lately fitted up at Christchurch. Improved Double and Treble Furrow Ploughs. —The best, and consequently the cheapest in the market. 3,4, and 5 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. Horae gears for 1, 2,3, and 4 horses. Best iron-bark swingle-trees. Ropes and pally gear for 4-horse yokes. Threshing machine fit tings Belting all sizes. Iron and brass castings of all kinds to order. Fencing standards 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. Winner*, jf the Gold Medal at the Melbourne Exhibition for their Dourlr Furrow Plough, «»de Jurors’ Report:— “ Ploughs —ln ploughs there Is one hiblt to which we wish to draw apodal attention as being the best, and that is the Doable Farrow of Be)/ and Gray, of Dunedin, New Zealand, in-lniah and con struction it is far superior to any other



Rakaia. The New Zealand Loan Mercantile Agency Company are now representing na m this district TIEIT> t ORAV aIHE ASHBURTON COUNTY STOCK AND SA LEY ARDS COMPANY (Lduibs), Is prepared to Dip Sheep IN large or small lota 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* meats will be made. The material need will be charged for In addition to the above. GEORGE JAMESON, Secretary ■JJORK VALUABLE THAN GOLD If a J aily 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 nse. Always have a bottle in the house. Soldfeverywfaere at Is 6d and Ss 6d per bottla Wholesale agents, Kempthorne, Prosser and Co., Christchurch, and at the proprietor, B. Citron, Chemist, Akaroa. Ashburton Agent— Ohas. Neate, Chemist.



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Government Notice. The public trust office OF NEW ZEALAND. Atention la directed to the provisions of he Acts establishing this Office, and to the advantages placed thereby within easy each of every colonist. Subject to such provisions, the State cffiars to every per* -on : 1. —About to make his or her Will or Codicil. 2. —lntending to provide for Wife an Children or others by deed of Settlement. 3. —Settling Property by way of Mar* iage Settlement. A—Desiring to renounce the Trusts of Will, having been appointed Executor o» Trustee under the same. 5. —Having acted as Trustee, Executor or Administrator, wishing to be relieved c* she burthen of Trustee hip or Adminis ration, the option of us ig the State nw ihinory, and gives an absolute guarantee •gainst loss of funds by fraud, peculation, ; ?r dishonesty. Every information may be obtaine ALEXANDER LEAN, Agent at Christchurch; t from B. O. HAMERTON, ... ... P»blio Chaste* Wellington, i*th May. 1881