The Ashburton Guardian.

YOJL. Y,trNo. 1323.

ASHBURTON, WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 11. 1885.

:price-one penny



Surveyor, Civil Engineers, fte. C. B. BOOKS AND SONS, Architects, ?ITZL ISiNOUrBEEB, Vai’tatobs, Licensed StrRVXTOBs, and Land Bkokees, TRIANGLE, WAKANUI ROAD, Ashbdbton. Conveyances.



[WWALD 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 ceed by coach to Alford Forest, thence to Metbven iu time for tho last train for Christchurch, or may r. tarn in time for the last train fur Ashburton. Parcels and Orders will receive every attention. Horses and Buggies on hire. In JOHN 8000 AUSTRALASIAN J3ARCELS EXPRESS. 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 up to 561bs wtight within ttio city. Daily despatches by Hail, and to Great Britain, Europe and Australia by every steamer. Extract from tariff, including all charges to Address of Consignee :



Wo are now receiving parcels for Home to despatch per Tongarito, sailing this month. Revised cheap rates. Insurance effected if desired. Tariff and all information on application v UFP & GRAHAM, Box 237 Boat Office, Christchurch ; and Lyttelton. Telephone 22. 8 1572



Business Notices. DANISH Seed Oats. THE Undersigned has a fall Stock COLONIAL CLOTHING DRAPERY FLANNELS, &o. Coots and Shoes, Large Stock of Groceries and Oilmen’s Stores. SPECIAL VALUE IN CHOICE TEA FEED AND SEED OAT , FLOUR, BRAnTaND SH BPS. All at the lowest prices possible. Genn re value and no make-believe or sham Large discount, and other induoemen or cash. Families waited on weekly oftener if required. D. WILLIAMSON, East Stub ex, Ashbueto



BA& ER BROS., Baildera, Under takers, eta, Wakanui road and Cass street.—B. B. desire to state that having ihe mt» recent and improved Heaese and Moubhoto Coach, are prepared to fnrniah and oondnot Funerals on special and most reasonable terms. Country orders will receive prompt attention. Note the ad dress, corner of Wakanui road and Gass street. Orders may be left at the Ash burton Coach Factory; or Box 16, Post Office Ashburton. 167 Mount somers & methyen ROYAL MAIL COACH. 1 On and after January Ist, 1885, the undersigned will run a Coach each Tues day, Thursday and Saturday, starting at noon from Hood’s Hotel, Mount Somers, lor Springbmn and Alford Forest, there connecting with Doff a Coach from Methven retaming same evening. Fares—Spring bora, 2s, return, 3s; Alford Forest, 4s, return, s. 1 27 T. HIX GBIOULTUBAL Machine Shop, WAKANUI ROAD. CHARLIES BAY Repair* Engines, Combines, Chaff-cutters, Beepers and Binders, and all classes of machinery. Special attention given to Bicycler, Tricycles and Sewing Machines. Lawn Mowers repaired, sharpened and adjusted. Model work. General repairs. 3 i



Kingfisher, THE Thoroughbred Horee KING FISHER will travel Ashburton and Surrounding Districts this season. For pedigree, performances on the turf, and in the Show ring and fees, see curds, or apply to E. CO OK SON, Proprietor ; or Groom in Charge. Groom’s fee as usual. 10 676



Python A Bay Horae bred by Hon E R. Cox of New South Wales, Hot by Eyogle dam Nntcut (dam o£ Dagworth and Heicules) by Pitaford—Amber by Glancus —Spendora by Emancipation. Kyogle by William Tell, Cassandra by Tros. PYTHON has shown himself to be the most successful sire wiih half bred mares ever imported to New Zealand. Before leaving New South Wales he sired that good horso, Rival ; winner of the Corln 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 mares. He is ihe 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 provide! 2s 6d per week, every cate taken but no responsibility. For farther particulars apply to



L. MiKKEY, Proprietor, Netherby Lodge



Criterion House, CHRISTCHUCH. jgLACK, BEATTIE & CO. We have pleasura in drawing the atten* tioii of the residents in the Ashburton and surrounding districts to the advau 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 special attention to the fact that our itaji* 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. Wo feel satisfied our country friends will reap a substantial benefit by giving our eatab ishment a trial.



Ladies’ Dress Materials in great variety, of newest styles Millinery in choice designs and at specially moderate prices Mantles, Dolmans, Kummer Capes, etc, in ne<v shapes and materials Household -Furnishings are a specialty with oa ; our stock 2s large and value extra good DRESSMAKING on the PREMISES. In our Ready-made Clothing Depart ment we hold a very largo stock of gar ments of all descriptions, principally our own manufacture and of the Beat 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, HRISTOHUROH



WAR OR NO WAR ?—lt gives me real pleasure, without mixture, without measure, to thank my many cus tomers once more at this recurring sea son, and with both rhyme and reason for laying out their money at my store. And, whilst there’s no denying, the times are rather trying, that trade is doll 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. Bat in fair play none cm 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 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 pure and nicely blended teas. And those who h«ve 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, £L. M. CARSON, East street, Ashburton. Agent for Arthur Tates, Garden seeds, wholesale and retail agent for Kelson, Moate and Co’s pure blended teas.



Stock Sales. JEtakaia Sales. WE beg; to intimate to our clients that for the fiA~.ro the SA LAS 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, COX & CO. MRS KENNEDY & MISS CAMERON DRESSMAKERS, Compton's Buildings, Moore street, Ashburton N.B,—Registry Office fo Female Ser vant*.



Sporting SHBURTON RACING CLUB SPRING MEETING. THURSDAY AND FRIDAY, Deobmbek 10 AND 11, 1885. President—E. G. Wright. Vice-Presi dent—W. 0. Walker, Judge—M. Stitt. Stewards—W. B. Denshire, C. 0. Foots, H. Friedlandcr, R. Friedlander, John Grigg. C, G. Hawdou, T. Leahy, C. W. Purnell, W. G. Ross. Treasurer—C. C. Foots. Starter—T. Leahy. Clerk of the Scales—M. Friedlander. Clerk of the Course—A. Howson. Handicap pers—The Handicapping Committee of the Club.



First race each day to start at 1 p.m. First Day. 1. Counit Hurdle Race Handicap, of 30 sova ; over six flights of hurdles Sft Gin high ; nomination, 1 sov ; ac ceptance, 1 sov. miles. District horses only. 2. Free Handicap, of 40 sovs ; accep tance, 2 sovs. 1 mi!o 3. Ashburton Cup Handicap, of 125 sova ; nomination, 1 sov ; acceptance, 5 sovs. llr miles, 4. Ladies' Purse, of 40 sovs; welter weights for ago ; gentlemen riders ; entrance, 3 sovs. H miles. 5. Post Stakes of 15 sova ; c \tch 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 fur 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. | mile.



Second Day. 1. Handicap,, Hurdle Race, of 50 bovs ; i ver ei«ht flights of hurdles about 3tt Gin high ; nomination, 1 aov,; ac ceptance, 2so vs, 2 miles. 2. Racing Club Handicap, of 75j sovs ; nomination, 1 aov; acceptance, 3 sovs. I-4 miles. 3. County Plate Handicap, of 25 sovs; nomination, IJsov; acceptance, IJsov. District horses only. l£ miles. 4. Totalisator Stakes, of 15 sovs ; mini mum weight Bst; nomination 1 aov, to be made to the Secretary immediately after the County Plato is run. The winner to be sold immediately after the race for 10 sovs. any surplus to go to the funds of the Club. | mile. 5. Welter Handi ;ap, of 40 sovsl;”nomi nation, 1 sov ; acceptance, 2 sovs ; minimum weight, lOst. For horses tiiat have never won more than 25



sova iu one event on the flat. 2 miles. Consolation Handicap, of 20 sovs ; nomination, 1 eov, 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 oat this programme to be final. 2. Canterbury Jockey Club Racing Rales 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, 1885, and up & to the date of the forthcoming meeting, nd owned by a person who has resided in h e said district 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 coarse. 6. All nominations and acceptances go to the funds of the Club. NOMINATIONS. All nominations to bo 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, 1885. 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 8, 1885. Acceptances for the second day’s handicaps at 9 o’clock on the even mg of the first day’s racing. S. SAUNDERS, 8 298 Secretary.



Public Companies. \TEW 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 cli;; 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 Sales also conducted. Supplies WOOL PACKS and CORN SACKS, at Lowest Current Rates. AGENTS IN CANTERBURY FOR— Euston Proctor and Co.’s celebrated Com bined Threshing Machines and acknowledged to be the Best Machines imported into New Zealand. Felton and Guilleaume a Patent Galvan i ised Steel-barb Fencing Wire Candy’s Patent Cotton Belting. Maldon Island Guano. Farther particulars on application at the Company’s Off'tes, Christchurch, Ashbur ton and Hakala. JOHN COOKE, Manager. Christchurch. H, H. SHOREMAN, Agent, Aahbart'V'-. O W TURNER - gen'



Business Notices. qorn and chip store. OHAPFCUTTING, CHAFFCUTTING W« are prepared to cut Chaff 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 from his old friends and as many nev ones as can make ft convenient to giv look in flood accommodation for horses, 1328 John Tisch,



EOR the Blood is'the Life.—Clarke’s world-famed blood mixture is warranted to cleanse the blood from all imparities 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 2a 6d and lla each by chemists and patent medicine vendors everywhere Solo proprietors, Tho Lincoln and Midland Counties Drug Co,, Lincoln, England, 1 16



Medical. Q N E WORD. _ Dear FrißNP3 T,: ‘> o have some hesita tion in addressing you iu 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 tu do it, We have been a Firm of Analytical Chemists for many, many years and have in the long of this time manufactured certain Medicines that being based on scientiho | 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 our ilaydock a 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 la because we find In Haydook’ New Liver Pills a wonderful and extra 8 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 used for diseases and claiming much as to their merit, the remarkable dis covery of Dr Haydock 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 paralyse 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 la Invigorated and sustained.



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Business Notices NE box of Clark’s b 41 pills is war ranted to cure all discharges from the urinary organs In either sax (acquired or constitutional), gravel and pains in the back. Guaranteed tree (from mercury. Sold in boxes 4» 6d each, 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 Seedsower,



For Sowing Grain, Grass, Turnip, Rape, [ Mangold, etc., and the Turnip Sower can be arranged, when ordered, to sow Lucorno or other small seeds simultaneously to the sowing of Ryegrass if desired. It fs 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 or Grass by simply changing one wheel.



Corn Drilla all Sizes. Jointed Pulverising Disc Harrows.— The Best.—Over 600 in use. Improved Prize Ohaffoutibrs. —With cast-steel mouthpieces, when properly handled, make no long straws, conse quently chaff requires no riddling. They are in use largely all over IN ew Zealand, several of the large-sized machines being lately fitted up at Christchurch. Improved Double and Treble Furrow Ploughs. —The beat, and consequently the cheapest in the market, 8,4, and 6 leaf harrows. Square linked chain har rows- New design of tripod harrows. 5 and 7 tlned field grubbers. Cambridge tellers, 20, 24, and 26 Inches diam. Plain cylinder field rollers Horse gears for 1, 2,3, and 4 horses. Best iron-bark Bwingle-trees. Hopes and pully gear for 4-horse yokes. Threshing machine fit tings Belting all sizes. Iron and brass castings of all kinds to order. Fencing standards cat and punched to any length and gnage. Drays made from best sea soned timber, with Gilpin axles. Gray’s patent standard for folding sheep. Winner* s>f the Gold Medal at the Melbourne Exhibition for their Double Furrow Plough, vide Jurors’ Report:— “ Ploughs —ln ploughs there Is one ex hlblt to which we wish to draw special attention as being the best, and that is the Double Furrow of Rel<* and Gray, of Dunedin, New Zealand, in finish and con struction it is far superior to any other



Dakaia. The New Zealand Loan Mercantile Agency Company are now representing tu m this district REID ft ORAV 11HE ASHBURTON COUNTY STOCK AND SALEYARDS COMPANY (Limited), la prepared to Dip Sheep £N 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.thesecond 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, JJORE VALUABLE THAN GOLD If a dally increasing demand and an endless nnmber 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 bean ob tainable, numbers of lives have been saved by its timely use. Always have a bottle in the house. Soldgeverywbere at Is 6d and 8s fid per bottle. Wholesale agents, Kempthorne, Prosser and Co., Christchurch, and at the proprietor, H. Citron, Chemist, Akaroa. Ashburton Agent—Ohas. Neate, Chemist.



ATCHMAKERS t|EWELURS, V (? j/ighJsZ CH-GH.



Government Notice. mHB PUBLIC TRUST OFFICE JL OF NEW ZEALAND. Atention la directed to the provisions of tho Acts establishing this Office, and to the advantages placed thereby within easy • each of every colonist. Subject to such provisions, the State offers to every per* *on ; 1. —About to make his 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. A —Desiring to renounce tho Trusts of Will, having been appointed Executor or Trustee under tho same. 6. —Having acted as Trustee, Executor or Administrator, wishing to be relieved of che burthen of Trustee nip or Adminis ratlon, the option of usiog the State ma thinery, and gives an absolute guarantee sgalnst loss of funds by fraud, peculation, or dishonesty. Every Information may be obtained fvem Or from ALEXANDER LEAN, Agent at Christchurch; R. a. HAMERTON, Public Trustee Wei



Business Notices. QROWN IKON WORKS, ARMAGH STREET, Ohristchnroh. Portable Eanges Burn Wood and Coal—in Four Sizes, j PAINTED CORRUGATED IRON IN v onr. Five, Six and Seven Feet Lengths. 40 per cent. Cheaper than Galvanised Iron. 10 1988



Hqriesselioh AND CO • WEAVERS’ HALL, WOOL EXCHANGE, LONDON, SHIPPING AND COMMISSION ' MERCHANTS, Established 1856. Ship to order any description of British and Continental Goods upon 2£ per cent, commission, selected by buyers with ! Colonial experience, and attend to the prompt realisation of Produce at highest prices upon 1 per cent, commission. Orders to bo 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 HUTEL AND LARDER, LICHFIELD STREEP, HE Propietor cf the above Hotel begs to notify that he baa engaged the services of one of the best Chefs in the colonies, with special instructions to pro* vide the best LUNCHEON OR TEA, The bill of fare will comprise Poultry, Game, Fish, etc., etc., in season. Grills to perfection at any hoar. PRIVATE ROOMS’ FOR LADIES. Books of Tickets are now issued at reduced rates. A String Band will play all the newest music in dining-room from 12.30 to 1.30 each day. 6 14 Christchurch. In the country for ONE SHILLING.



Metropolitan Hotel CASHEL STREET, Btchurch. (Under xoprietorship since April, 1885). THE above Hotel has been thoroughly painted, papered and renovated, and is equal to any Hotel In Christchurch for aitnation, 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 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 6.15 p.m. For farther particulars, apply on the premises ; or, by letter, to MANAGER, Metropolitan Hotel, Box 14, 6 18 Christchurch. Ashburton permanent BUILDING & INVESTMENT SOCIETY.



The above Society pays Interest at th« rate of 4$ per cent, per annum for De posits at Call, 6 per cent, per annum for three months, and 6 per cent, per annum If fixed tor 6 months or over. J WARD, Manager. Office:—Arcade Chambers, Barnett tree* Yjfß HAVE FOR SALE CHEAP. WOOLPACKS, fanlights FENCING WIRF Nos. 8 and 9, at less than p LINSEED, colonial BARBED WIRE, from L 27 10« to LSP 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, flosaette, lace, braids, transfer patterns, new designs, crash, oatmeal and satin cloths for art needlework, five o’clock tea cloths, embroidery frames, etc. THE LITU E SHOP, East street, (Next Mr Ranger’s, baker). 6 76C



Mr Wells, ORGANIST, &c., of CHRISTCHURCH 11TILL visit Aahburtoa on Saturday, V V commencing September 26, 1886. Piano and Singing 4 guineas a term of 40 minntea lessons. Singing class at 4.30 p.m. to 5 p.m. at 10s a term. Arrangements can *-e made at Mr Farley’s Book and Mnsio Ware house.



W. Fowke, BOOTMAKER, BEGS to inform his friends and the public generally that be has started business on his own account. He hopes by strict attention ta business and making a good article, to secure a share uf public patronage. Addrew—BURPETT STREET, ' ttmntaaa occupied by M* J. Mooch. 388



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 suffering from the errors and indiscretion of youth, nervous weakness, early decay, loss of manhood, etc., 1 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, XJ. S. A. 1



Caution. —— J3JJSEB SOME unscrupulous firms ar» trying to force on the I<ew Zeeland people a Nostrum, under the cloak that it is made the United States— WHICH 18 NOT TRUE.



Under this pretence they are trying to deceive the Public and Incautious Pur chasers Into the belief that they ara 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 put np in Sqnre, Panelled, Amber colored Bottles, with White Label on one side, printed (n 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 Ib the only form In which Gennine AMERICAN HOP BITTERS are pot.



New City Tailoring. LONG-FELT 'WANT SUPPLIED. EVERY GARMENT THOROUGHLY SHRUNK AND MADE TO FIT THE FIGURE. SUITS xo MEASURE, } At 58a 80s 65s 75a 95a 250 NEW PATTERNS of Kalapoi, Oamarn, Dunedin, Scott’s, and West of England 1 weeds to select from. Wonderful value for ready money.



One trial aolicited. SPECIALITIES— Our 21s TROUSERS (two pairs lor 39a 6d), and suits as above. GK Li. Beath & Co.’s NEW BRANCH (late Hyde’s Boot Shop, Cashel st.), Tailors and Woollen Dkapbbs, trade supplied with Tweed a at mill prices.



-Pi ro -Pi 4 P®* 1 day to be made by per sons of either box, in their own localities, at work for ns. New business. All meet with wonderful suc cess. Anyone can do the work. Capital not required, W 6 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 maile.. free. Now is the time—don't delay, but write to ns at once. ddress Stinsok anp Co. Portland, Maine, United States. B. MORRIS being the first to RE DUCE the Price of BREAD in Ashbnr ton, takes this opportunity of thanking bis customers for past favors, and has now the pleasure of informing them that prompt monthly customers are waited upon at CASH prices, viz., Also, that Gristing of farmers' lots Is re ceived at the Triangle Bakery, for the Weaterfield Flour Mills. B. MORRIS, MILIFR. WESTKRFJSI#



Business Notices* H. J. Wood & Co., WHOLESALE AND BET4I& STATIONERS, Direct Importer* of Books, Uagecines, Newspapers and Fancy Goods, Engravers, Lithographers, Printers an Bookbinders. have much pleassre In Informing ' T ” onr rained customers and the public generally that we hare opened a Branch of onr well-known Christchurch bnslneaa Temporary premises and office in Town Hall Buildings, Ashburton, nodes the management of Mr L F. Andrewes (late Andrewes Bros). Orders for Books Stationery, Magazines and Newspapers received by Hr Andrewee and executed •promptly from onr Chriatchnrch stock, rhioh is the largest of it kind in the tolony.



Stores and Schools supplied at oar Wholesale Prices. Estimates given) for Printing and Book binding H. J. WOOD & CO., Stationers' Hall, 240 High street, and 9 Cathedral Square Christchurch ; and Town Hall, Aahbnrton. Having purchased the Stock of Books Stationery and Fancy Goods from:* Official Assignee in the estate of Mr L. I An dr ewes, we propose holding a Clearing Sale of same, and a quantity of othei surplus stock at Less than Halt Coat prices for fourteen Jays. .Note papers from 2d per qnlre; Mails 6oifor 3b pieces; Toys at any price to jol ar. All linss not disposed of in this way will be sold by Auction. All accounts to bo paid to Mr L F Andre was, as collector for the Assignee. H T. WOOD & 00. AS H B|U|R TOS c"o AND FIREWOOD DEPOT, R. S. Bean Has for Sale at Cheapest Bates (delivered to customers), Westport, Newcastle, Kaitangata and Brockfield Coal; also Potatoes, Chaff, Bran, Oata, Pig Fee £e,, &0., «fec.



R. 6. BEAN, „ _ , West street. N.B.—A first-class Family Express Sale—cheap g 419 R SIDNEY WOLF From the Royal Academy of Professor of Pianoforte and Singing, Begs to inform the inhabitants of Aahbnr ' m and snrroundmg district that the fresh - m commences on THURSDAY, the 3th Instant. For terms apply to Mr Won 1 , at his • esidence, Cox street; or at Mr T. P Fablxt, stationer, Saunders’ Buildings. Concerts, balls and parties arranged Pianofortes toned, toned and regulated. \ 81 DPPORT LOCAL EXCELLENCE.



T. A. GATES'S SPECIALITIES The Cinder Sifter T 1 and E ff N Office Cabinet. H V* fL D If noe used E B A place alwaya n R A for favor; will S O everything ever give x and almost E S everything satisfaction. 0 I in its 4 _ I F own F T place O and sole maker R T* A. Gates, Cabinet so Piotubi-veamk PETER STREET.



DXO. §trangees visiting CHRISTCHURCH Are often at a loaa to know tbs best establishment for tbe 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 .iLL DEPARTMENTS The Public are invited to in* spect their Large Warehonse and enquire prices, without being pressed to purchase. ALL GOODS IN aNY QDANTITIES AT WHOLE-ALE WAREHOUSE PRICES. Ladies’ Refreshment Rooms and Lavatories. THE DRAPERY



AND GENERAL IMPORTING CO. OP NEW ZEALAND, Lid., CO-OPERATIVE. E. C. BROWN, Manner. B H A LLKNSTEIN, Chairman of Directory Warehoa-ea— Cashel atreet ... Chriitolmroh. High atreet ... Dvmedln. 10 924