The Ashburton Guardian.

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ASHBURTON. SATURDAY. DECEMBER 5. ihbs

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r W E. FOOKB I AND BOHS, Ardffltects, :’OTE; LxranraaßS, STOVETOM, AND LaMD BkOKKBS, TRIANGLE. WAKANOI ROAD, Askbuktoti . Conveyances. rs iinwald and mount somers I railway. MOUNT SOMERS AND CAVENDISH ROYAL MAIL COACH. Tiie above Coach leaves Hood's hots! or Cavendish Railway Station evsry day, meeting each train, t Passengers by morning train maypro sesd by coach to Alford Forest, thenoa ta Methven in time for the last train. for Chrutchbrch,' or may return in time for this twt traid for Ashburton., Fhreblsand Orders will receive every attention. Horses and Boggieson hire. | tt JOHN flmiD



AUSTRALASIAS ARCELS EXP RE £«. Parcel! and Packages forwrrded to any address, at cheap, through, inclusive tat^e. One charge. No extras. No trouble. No charge for booking or for collecting ckages up to 561b# weight Within the ,-Jty. Daily despatches by bail, and to Great - Britain, Europe and Australia by every steamer. Extract from tariff including all charges to Addreas of Consignee £ I 3 S > A « r a Q tra 5 r r * 3 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 i OFF & GRAHAM, a. Box 1237 Poet Office, Christchurch ; and Lyttelton.,.. Telephone 22. 8 1672 Business Notices.



DAN.3H Seed Oats. THE-Underslgned has a fall Stocs COLONIAL CLOTHING DRAPERY FLANNELS, Ao. Boots and‘Show, Largs Stock of Groceries and Oilmen's Stores. SPECIAL VALUE IN CHOICE TEA * FEED ARD SEED OA$ . FLOUR, BRAnTaND SH RPS. - All at the lowest prices possible. Oenn me value and no make-believe dr sham Luge discount, sod other indncemen or cash. Families waited on weekly of tans* if required. D. WILLIAMSON, Sabi Stbbit, Ashbubto gAKER BROS., Builders, Under i tiffiMLeto,, WaUhniroad andOaas eir~l£k desire to state that haring Oh recent and improved Heabsb and BSoxTßHive OoaoH, arSprepared tbfnmlsh and conduct Fanerak on-spedal and most fftaannahTe teniis -■ Odnntry twdeni will receive prompt attention. Note the »d ---drrifci «a#er. si .Wakpnui; road and.. Csss attest. Orders may be left at.the Aah bnrton Coach Factory; or Box id, Post Office Aahborton. 167 •m irQUHT SOMERS A METHVEN ivi V ROYALMAILCOAOH. On and after January Ist, 1886, the undersigned will ran a Coach, each, Tues day, Thursday and Saturday, starting at noon from Hood’c Hotel, Mount Somers, ioe Springbuin and Alford Forest, there , Duffs Coach from Methven returning same evening. Fares —Spring- bum, Bs, return, 3s; Alford Forest, 4a, fetora, a" 187 . TL HIX GRIOUL T U R A L Machine Shop, WAKANUI ROAD. OHABl¥s RAT Behalf* Engines, Combines, Chaff-cutters, Binders, and all classes of Special attention given to Bicycler. Trioydes and Sewing Machines. - taftra sharpened and Modal work. Gpnsral repalra



Stud Notices^ TffJS." Thoroughbred Horae KING FISH ft H will travel Ashnurtou and Surrounding Districts this season. For pedigree, performances on the turf, and in the Show ring and fees, see cords, or apply to E. OOOKSON, Proprietor ; dt Groom in Charge. Groom's fee as usual. 10 676



HE THOROUGH HORSE erkin Warbeck n. (By Perkin Warheck—Mias Kate), Will .>taud this Season at GROVE FARM, TIR WALD (See Card*}. For forth*- particulars, apply to 9 626 E. GATES. Tinwald



TO TRAVEL this season tbe Thoreogh bced imported Horae Calstock. After this data the fees ■will be:—Ls 5* for thoroughbreds; L2 10s for half-breds; guarantees, L 7 7 s Good English paddocks free until Ist of January, 1886 All ca r e but no responsibility. Groomage fees, ss, paid first service. Racing results prove that the deoi aion of the judge* 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 opr local horse Calstock. Good breeding this, Castle Hill is acknowledged to be the sire of the best horses over sticks in tbe Southern Hemisphere. Python A Bay Horse bred by Hon E R. Cox of New South Wales, cot by Kyogle dam Nutout (dam of Dag worth and Hercules) by Pitsford —Amber by Glances —Spendora by Emancipation. Kyogle by William Tell, Cassandra by Tros. PYTHON has shown himself to be the n.ost successful sire wi<b half bred mares ever imported to New Zealand. Before leaving New South Wales ho 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 mares. Be is the sire of Busy*body, Bollywood 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 2a 6d per week, every cate taken but no responsibility. For further particulars apply to L. MARKET, 0 802 Proprietor, Netherby Lodge.



Digby Grand. THE Thoroughbred Horae DI6BY GRAND, by Traducer (imp.) oat of AgUia (imp.) will stand in Ashburton oh Tuesdays, and will travel the Tinwald, Winslow and Hinds districts on Wednes day a. For further particulars apply to groom In charge. Tam O’Shanter Will stand at Longbeaoh. Mares grazed free until January 1. JOHN GRIGG, Proprietor. (fSt Kouser. THE Thoroughbred Horse ROUSBR, will stand in Ashburton this season. By Messenger out of Kate O’Shanej Messenger, bred in N.S. W. by Mr W, Town, by Bottler out of Ludia (see N.S. W. Stud Book). Kate O’Shane, by Caledon Jimported /tom Ireland) out of Lura by Emigrant out of Maggie (see N. Z. Stud Book). KOUSER is a beautiful dappled grey of Immense power and substance. While showing Iqts of quality be is fit to carry 18st to honnds. KOUSER has proved himself fast, stout and a magnificent fencer, but while undergoing a prepara | tion for die Grand National, met with an | accident which necessitated throwing him out of work for a time. Terms—L3 10a; guaranteed, L 6 6s. For farther particulars apply L. MAEKEY 10800 Proprietor. Netherhy Pod Stock Sales. Kakaia Sales. WE beg to intimate to our clients that for the the SALES of STOCK, IMPLEMENTS and SUNDRIES will bo held at the Kakaia the LAST THURSDAY in every month. NEW ZEALAND LOAN AND MER CANTILE AGENCY COMPANY. 8 306 MATSON, O 'X ». CO. MRS KENNEDY & MISS CAMERON DRESSMAKERS, Compton's Buildings, Moore street, Ashburton N.B.—Registry Office fo Female Ser vants.



Sporting. W IN3LOW AND AMALOAMATi RACK MEE' Will be held (by kind p< R. Wilkin) in one of th< paddocks,- o JANUARY Ist, To start punctually at President: C G. Vick- Fresidhi J. C. N. Grigg I Ja D. McLean | Judge: M. Stitt. STARTER. Dr Leahy. ■ HaKDICAPPKB 3. Saunders { Dr 0. C. Fooks 1 . or Athletics—Messrs G. Purchase Clerk of Com Do-rid Jackso Clerk of Scat Robert B. Je Committee James Begg I i E. Gates - I I J. Hescltine I C F. Lewis I Q I. Hurdle Handicap, of miles ; k rer six fllgt about 3ft 6in high, S receive 50s from Jie sf nation, 10s; acceptauc itnwald Cup Handic. and a Cup valued 15 Mr C. G. Hawdon, * miles. Second h< L 5 from the stakes. N< acceptance, 20s. 3. Trotting- Ba< of 15 sova. Two m horse to receive 60s fr No weight under 10st, 10s; acceptance, 15a Maiden Plate, of LlO. Waight-for-age. Kntti 6. Selling Hack Race, mile. The winner to diatelv after the race



RULES AND REGULATIONS. L No entry will be received 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 all points in carrying out 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 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, Tinwald 1 ■ tec than 10 p.m. on Satur day, December I S 5. IEPHSON, Secretary. WAR OR NO WAR ?—lt gives me , real pleasure, without mixture, without measure, to thank my many cus tomers onoe more at this reoarring 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 bny every day, without the aid of advertising puff. Ido not say I slaughter, as indeed 1 did’nt oogbter, and below the cost I don’t profess to sell. Bat 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, Moate and Co are 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 mo the thing that’s sure to please. Tea, Grocery, Fancy Goods, Glass, China, Earthenware, Fruit and Italian Warehouse, H. M. CARSON, East street, Ashburton, Agent for Arthur Yates, Garden seeds, wholesale and retail agent for Nelion, &o*te en 4 Go's pore bleode4 (M*



Sporting A SHBURTON RACING CLUB SPRING MEETING. THURSDAY AND FRIDAY, December ,10 and 11, 1885. President—E. G Wrisiht. Vice Presi dent —W. O, Walk**, Jddge—-M. SfiPt. Stewards—W. B. Denshire, 0.0. Fbdki; H. Fricdlander, R F< iedlander; John Qrigg. C, G. Ha* don, T. Leahy, C. W, Parnell, W. G. Rose. 'I rquurer—,o. 0. Fooks. Starto.—T. Leahy. Clerk of the Scales—M. Friedlander.. Clerk of the Coarse—A. Dewson. Handicaps pers—The Handicapping Committee of the Club. First race each day to start at 1 p.m. First Day. 1. County Hubble Race Handicap, of 30 sovs ; over six flights of hurdles 3ft 6in high ; nomination, 1 sov ; ac ceptance, 1 boy. li miles. District horses only. 2. Fbbs Handicap, of 40 bovb ; accep tance, 2 sovs 1 mile 3. Ashbdbton Cup Handicap, of 125 sovs ; nomination, 1 sov; acceptance, 6 eovs. miles. Ladies'- Purse, of 40 sovs; welter handicap; gentlemen riders; nomi nation, 1 sov; acceptance, 1 eov. 1$ miles, 5. Post Stakes of 15 aovs ; catch weights; nomination, 1 bov, 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 60 bovs ; nomi nation, 1 sov ; acceptance, 2 sovs. f-mile. Second Day. 1. Handicap Hurdle Pace, of DO sovs j over eight flights of hurdles about 3ft 6in high ; nomination, 1 sov t ; ac ceptance, 2 sovs. 2 miles. 2. Racing Club Handicap, of 76 bovb ; nomination, 1 sov; acceptance, 3 aovs. miles. 3. County Plate Handicap, of 25 aovs; nomination, Ifisov; acceptance, IJsov. District horses only. 1$ miles. 4. Totalisatok Stakes, of 15 sovs ; mini mum weight 8»t; 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 eovs, any surplus to go to the funds of the Club, f mile. 6. Welter Handicap, of 40 sovs ; nomi nation, 1 sov ; acceptance, 2 sovs; minimum weight, lOst. For horses that have never won more than 26 aovs 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 ten minutes of declaration of weights. 1 mile. ROLES 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 Kales 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 Waltaki from July 15, 1886, and np to the date of the forthcoming meeting, and owned by a person who has resided in the said district daring 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 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. ACCEPTANCES, Acceptances for the first day’s handicaps must be made to the Secretary not later than 9 p. ui. 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. JST 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 dig of Wool. RECEIVES CONSIGNMENTS of Wool, Grain, Tallow, Leather, Hidas, 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 and CORN SACKS, at Lowest Current Rates. AGENTS IN CANTERBURY FOR- Ruston Proctor and Co.’s celebrated Com bined Thieshing Machines and Engines., acknowledged to be the Best Machines Imported into New Zealand. Felton and GnUleaume s Patent Galvan ised Steel-barb Fencing Wire. Candy’s Patent Cotton Belting. Maldon Island Guano. Farther particulars on application at the Company’s Off <»», Ohrlstobnroh, AshbuV ton and Hakaia. JOHN COOKE, Msiuger Chnstchorob H. H. SHOREMAN, £>gent, Asnbnrt'' * rn»:



Christchurch Advertisements. Criterion House, CHRISTOHUOH. gLACK, 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 largo purchasers of all Colonial manufacturers, we are in a position to sell goods on the most favor able terms. We would direct •neoiai attention to the fact that our (kvda _ls regulated on a Cash Basis, and om aim invariably to charge most moderate prices, it* proof of which we solicit inspection of our large and varied stock. We feel fatisfied our country friends will reap a substantial benefit by giving our estab ishmeut a trial. Ladies' Dress Materials in great variety, of newest styles , Millinery in choice designs and at specially moderate prices Mantles,Jtalmana. Summer Gapes, etc, in new-shapes and materials Household Furnishings are a specialty with ns ; our stock is large and value extra good DRESSMAKING ok the PREMISES. In 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 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 Gash. BLACK, BEATTIE & CO. 201, 2C3, 205, High street, CHRISTCHURCH Carnival Month AT ARGYLE HOUSE, Commencing FRIDAY, 20th Ikst. "piOLLOWING 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 Unequalled this Side of the Like. EVERY PURCHASER WILL RECEIVE A GIFT. Gv ti. Beath & Co., TAILORS, DRAPERS, MILLINERS, &0., CASHEL STREET, CHRISTCHURCH Carnival Month AT ARGYLE HOUSE. His Lordship’s HOTEL AND LARDER, LICHFIELD STREEP, Christchurch. THE Propietor of the above Hotel begs 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, Game, Fish, eta, etc., la 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 the newest music In dining-room from 12.80 to 1.30 wh dsy,



Christchurch Advertisements. QOUNTRY VISITORS TO CHRIST CHURCH Will find the three C’a— Comfort ! Cheapness !! Convenience !! AT WALLACE’S Central Hotel, Corner of Gloucester and Colombo street. 10 677 A Night Porter Kept D.IC. Qtrangers VISITING CHRISTCHURCH Are often at a loss to know the beat 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 B, C. BROWN, Manager. B. HALLENSTEIN, Chairman of Directors. Warehou-es Cashel street ... Christchnroh. High street ... Dunedin. 19 926 Metropolitan Hotel CASHEL STREET, Chrieiohurob. (Under Proprietorship since Apr!!, 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 3ay, 6s 6d; 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 MANAGER, Metropolitan Hotel, Box 14, 6 18 Christchurch. J.Ballantyne &Co’s gPACIOUS NEW WAREHOUSE IS NOW OPEN With an Elegant Stock of NEW SOMMER DRAPERY, Bought in the Home markets on the most favorable terms from the manu facturers, and to be sold at prices that mnst Defy Competition. THE GENTS’ DEPARTMENT Is now Removed to that part of the Premises East of the New Building, next Sandsteiu'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 Promises and Stock. One Shilling off every Pound Cash Discount. DUNSTABLE HOUSE, Established 1854. 9 6G2 THE CLYDESDALE ENTIRE Horse, Prince Victor ill travel the Wakanni, Lorgboach, and hburton Porits districts, and will stand Notherby Lodge (opposite Canterbury ills) on Saturdays. For further particulars and terms apply Groom in charge, or GEORGE POCOCK. Proprietor



Business Notices. QROWN IRON WORKS, ARMAGH STREET, Christchurch. Portable Banges Burn Wood and Coal—in Four Sizes. PAINTED CORRUGATED IRON IN w oar. Six and Seven Feet Lengths. 40 pee cent. Cheaper than Galvanised Iron. 10 1988 HGRIESSELIOH AND 00. • WEAVERS’ HALL, WOOL EXCHANGE, LONDON, S Cl: i 1 ir’lNO AND COMMISSION MERCHANTS, Established 1866. Ship to order any description of British and Continental Goods upon 2$ per cent commission, selected by buyers with Colonial experience, and attend to the ' prompt realisation of Produce at highest prices upon 1 per cent, commission. Orders to be accompanied by Letters of Credit or part remittance in Bank Drafts or Produce. Open Policies of Insurance for floating cargoes to cover sea risks. References—Chief Office of the London and Westminster Bank, or Agra Bank, London, and most of the Colonial Banks. Current Price Lists, Produce Reports, and any necessary samples or information on application. 1 36 Ashburton pbkma c, tn t BUILDING & INVESTMENT SOCIETY. The above Society pays Interest at t'v rate of 4J per cent, per annum for I> posits at Call, 5 per ...ant. per annum fo, three months, and 6 per cent, per annum if fixed tor 6 months or over J WARD, nanager Office - . Arcade Pnrnett tree* A CARD — To all who are suffering from the errors and indiscretion of jonth, 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.S. A. 1 Have FOR SALE CHEAP. WOOLPACKS, full weights FENCING WIBF Nos. 8 and 9, at less than ' LINSEED, colonial BARBED WIRE, from L 27 10a to L 56 a ton TURNIP & RAPE SEEDS, all descrip tions, guaranteed to grow OATS & CHAFF, large stock, low prices ENGLISH AND OTHER CLOVERS MATSON. COX «fe CO. Mr Wells, ORGANIST, &0., of CHRISTCHURCH VTTILL visit Ashburton on Saturday, commencing September 26, 1886. Piano and Singing 4 guineas a term of 40 minutes lessons. Singing class at 4.30 p. m. to 6p. m. at 10s a term. Arrangements can made at Mr Farley’s Book and Mnsio Ware house. MR SIDNEY WOLF From the Royal Academy of Mnsio Professor of Pianoforte and Singing, Begs to inform the inhabitants of Ashbnr ' >n and surrounding district that the fresh , -m commences on THURSDAY, the Bth instant. For terms apply to Mr Wolf, at hi# esidence, Cox street; or at Mr T. Parley, stationer, Saunders’ Buildings. Concerts, balls and parties arranged Pianofortes tuned, toned and regulated. . 31 QDPPORT LOCAL EXCELLENCE. ° T. A. GATES’S SPECIALITIES C The Cinder Sifter T T. A. Gates, Cabinet s Picturk, frame Maker, PET K h STREET Caution. OMfi unscrupulous 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 facta that the Genuine American Co.’s BOP BITTERS Are pot up in Squre, Panelled, Amber colored Bottles, with White Label ou one side, printed In Black Letters, and Green Hop Cluster ; and, on the other side, Yellow 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 BOP BITTERS are put. 0 1 4?4- P or d »y to k® made by por cStt 80na 0 f either sex, In 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 I Fnll particulars and instructions free. Now is the time—don't delay, but l write to ns at once. Address Stinson I anp Go. Portland, Maine, United States.



Business Notices ONE box of Clark’a B 41 pills is war ranted to cure all discharges from the urinary organs in either aez (acquired or constitutional), gravel and pains In the back Guaranteed tree from mercury. Sold in boxes 4s 6d oach, by all chemists and patent medicine vendors Sole pro prietors, The Lincoln and Midland Ooqn ties Drug Go., Lincoln, England. Whole* sale of all the wholesale houses. X 18 Reid and gr a Y’S New Positive Feed Broadcast Beedsower, For Sowing Grain, Grass, Turnip, Rape, Mangold, etc., and the Turnip Sower can be arranged, when ordered, to sow Lucerne or other small seeds simultaneously to the sowing of Ryegrass if desired. It is the 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 Com Drills all Sizes. J outrun 'Pulverising DlsoHahrows. — The Best—Over 600 in use. IMPROVED PRIZE OhAPPCUTTERS. —With Cast-steel month pieces, when properly handled, make no long straws, conse quently chad requires no riddling. They are in use largely all over Wew Zealand, ■ several of the large-sized machines being lately fitted up at Christchurch. Improved Double and Treble Furrow Ploughs. —The best, and consequently the cneapest in the market. 3,4, and S. leaf harrows. Square linked chain har rows- New design of tripod harrows. 6 and 7ti 'ed field grabbers. Cambridge rollers, 20, 24, and 26 inches diam. Plain cylinder field rollers. Horse gears lor 1, 2, 3. iad 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 goage. 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 Double Furrow Plough, vide J a tors’ Report;— “ Ploughs —ln ploughs there is one ex hibit to which we wish to draw special attention as being the best, and that is the Doable Furrow of ReF and Gray, of Dunedin, Sew Zealand, In-mish and con struction it is far superior to any other Bakaia. The New Zealand Loan Mercantile Agency Company are now representing ns >u this district ORAT mHE ASHBURTON COUNTY J. STOCK AND SALEYARDS COMPANY (Limited), Is prepared to Dip Bkeep IN large or small lots at the following scale of charges:— For the firstsoo sheep, one penny each For the second 600 sheeps one half penny each Forthesecond 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. JJOUB VALUABLE THAN GOLD If a ** 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. Daring the past winter and spring diseases of the throat and lungs have beau very prevalent, and It has been admitted on all sides that when ever ibis valuable remedy has been .ob tainable, numbers of lives have been saved bv its timely nse. Always have a bottle in the house. ac Is 6d +nd 8s 6d per bottle. Wholesale agent*, Kempthorne, Prosser and Co., Christ oharch, and at the proprietor, H. Citron, Chemist, Akaroa. Ashburton Chaa. Neate, Chemist. ATCHMAKERS t|EWELLERS, ’is fßHjSfc CH-CH. Government otice. The public trust office OF NEW ZEALAND. Atention is directed to the provisions of ‘he Acts establishing this Office, and to -he advantages placed thereby within easy each of every colonist. Subject to such provisions, the State cTere to every pet on : r I.—About to make his or her Will or Codicil 2. —lntending to provide for Wife an • hildn.n or others by deed of Settlement. 3. —Settling Property by way of Mar mge Settlement. ,^.:T^ esi ” n g to renounce the Trusts of Wxii, Having been appointed Executor o ) rnstee under the same. 5. Having acted as Trustee, Execub or Aamimstrator, wishing to be relieved :he burthen of Trustee hip or Admin ration,iho option of us ig the Staten ihuii-ry, and gives an absolute guarani ,%ga)j m loss of funds by fraud, pccuiatic «>r am: oriosty, Eio» Information may be obtain ALEXANDERL Agent at Chris L-r from R* c. hamer to n * Pcbil ° WJhngton, i»th May. mi