The Ashburton Guardian.

VOL. Y-No. 1337

ASHBURTON. FRIDAY. NOVEMBER 27. 1885.

:price-one penny



Surveyor.' Civil Engineers, fee. BL FOOKS AND SONS, "mi Kusanuitir-T ax.i aioss, LionniD Sukvxtobs, and Land BbOKKBS,' TRIANGLE, WAKANUI ROAD, miNWAIiD AND MOUNT SOMERS I RAILWAY. MOUNT SOMBRB~AND CAVENDISH ROYAL HAIL OOAOH. The above Coach leaves Hood's hotel or Cavendish Railway Station ovary day, mettirg each train. Passengers by morning train may pro ceed by ooaoh to Alford Forest, thence to " Methverr in time for the last train for Christchurch, or may r> tarn in time for the last trsinrfur Aahbarton. Parcels and Orders will receive every attention. Horses and Buggies on hire. In JOHN HOOD AUSTRALASIAN JpAROELS EXPRESS. Parcels and Packages,- forwsrdad to any address, at cheap, through, inclusive tates. One charge. No extras. No trouble. No charge for booking or for collecting pack ages up to 66lba weight within the ‘ city. Daily despatches by Bail, ind to Great Britain, Europe and Australia by every steamer. Extract from tariff, including all charges to Address of Consignee : Architects, AsHBTJKTOTf. Conveyances.



» £ f- r & i 5* r 3 CO It 'S g o if s i i i p «r W M We are now receiving parcel* for Home to despatch per Tongariro, sailing this month. Revised cheap rates. Insurance effected if desired. Tariff slid all information on application CUFF & GRAHAM, Box 837 Poet Office, Christchurch; < and Lyttelton. { Telephone 82. 8 1572 Badness Notices. DANISH Seed Oats. THE Undersigned has a full Stock COLONIAL CLOTHING DRAPERY FLANNELS, &o. Boot* and Shoes, Large Stock of Groceries andOihwm's'Slores, SPECIAL VALVE IN CHOICE TEA FEED AND SEED OAT , FLOUR, BRAN, AND SH RPS. All atthe lowest prices possible. Genu ne value and no make-believe or sham Large .'discount, and other inducemen or each, -k Far 'iliea waited on wepkly stwSril required.



D. WILLIAMSON, Bast Bibui, Ashbubto BKgBS»BB08., Builders, Under-, taken, eta, Wakannl road and Oua street—B.B. -daaira-to atata that having the rm reoeat and improved Hkabss and Hotfumrs Coach, are prepared to famish and oondßot Fanetals oD apedal and moat reaaonable tenna- Country ordera will receive prompt attention. Note the ad dxeaa, corner of Wakannl - road and- Casa street. Orders nlay be left at the Ash burton Coach Factory; or Box 16, Poet Office Ashburton; 167 SOMERS & METHVEN ROYAL MAIL COACH. On and after January let, 1886, the undersigned will ran a Coach each Tues- Thursday and Saturday, starting at noon from Hood's Hotel, Mount Somers, for Springbuin and Alford Forest, there connectingwith Duffs Coach from Methven returning same evening. Fares—Spring bnra,'Sa, return,-8a jiAlford Forest, 4a, return,-it- _ „ jgy * - T. HU gRIOUL T U R A L Machine. Shop, WAKANUI ROAD. CHARLES BAT tefieira Engines, Combinee, Chaff-cottars, nod Binders, and ail dasaes of Special attention given to Bicycler. Tricycles and'Sewing Machines. liawn Mowtara repaired, sharpened and adjusted!" Model work. General repairs S ft



Stud Notices.' THE- < Thoroughbred Horse FISHER will travel Ashburton and Surrounding Districts this season. For pedigree, performances on the turf, and in the Show ring and fees, see cards, or apply to E. COOKSON, Proprietor ; or Groom in Charge. Groom’s fee as usual. 10 676



fjpHß THOROUGHBRED HORSE Perkin Warbeck n. (By Perkin Warbeck—Miss Kate), Wilt Stand this Season at GROVE FARM, TIN WALD (See Cards). For furthe* particulars, apply to 9 626 E. GATES, Tinwald



TO TRAVEL this season the Thorough bred imported Horae Calstock. Alter this date the fees will be:—Ls 5a for thoroughbreds; L2 10s for half-breda; guarantees, L 7 7>- Good English gr-<ss paddocks free until Ist of January, 1886. All ca*-e but no responsibility. Groomage fees, sa, 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 Melbonrne 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 Hone bred by Hon B R. Cox . of New iSonth Wales, got by Kyogle dam Nuicut (dam of Dagworth and Hercnles) 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 with half bred mares ever imported to New Zealand. Before leaving New South Wales he sired that good horse, Rival; winner of the Oorln tbion Gap 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 the sire of Busy-body, Hollywood and Monaghan, all showing plenty of form and quality. Terms—Thoroughbred mares, LlO 10s; half-bred mares, L 5 ss. Payable Ist January, 1886. Gaod grass paddocks provided 2s 6d per week, every care taken but no responsibility. For further particulars apply to L. MARKET, 0802 Proprietor, Netherby Lodge. Digby Grand. THE Thoroughbred Horse - 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’Shanter Will stand at Longbeach. Mares grazed fees until January 1. JOHN GRIGG, Proprietor. CB t Rouser. THE Thoroughbred Horse ROUSER, will stand in Ashburton this season. By Messenger out of Kate O’Shane, Messenger, bred in N.S.W. by Mr W. Town, - by Bottler out of LuJia (see N.S.W. Stud Book). Kate O’Shano, by Caledon (imported from Ireland) out of Lara by Emigrant out of Maggie (see N.Z. Stud Book). s ROUSER is a beautiful dappled grey pf immense power and substance. While showing lots of quality be is fit to carry 18at to hounds. ROOSER has proved himself fast, stout and a magnificent fencer, hut white undergoing a prepara* tian for ihe Grand National, met with an accident, which necessitated throwing him out of work for a time. Terms—L3 10s; guaranteed, L 5 ss. I For farther particulars apply L. MARKET 10800 Proprietor, Nether by Lud



Stock Sales. Kakaia Sales. WE beg to intimate to onr clients that for the the SALKS 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. 8 308 MATSON, o'>X * CO. MRS KENNEDY & MISS CAMERON DRESSMAKERS, Compton's Buildings, Moore street, Ashburton N.B.—Beaiatry Office fo Female Ser vants.



Sporting. riNSLOW 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. Elawdon. Vice- Presidents: J. C. N. Grigg I James Wilkin D. McLean | Judge: M. Stitt. Starter. Dr Leahy. Handicappbbs : 6. Saunders I Dr Leahy 0. 0. Pooka I . or Athletics—Messrs G. James and Purchase Clerk of Course: David Jackson. Clerk of Scales : Kobert B. Jeff. Committee: James Begg E. Gates J. Beseltine F. Lewis A. McLeod M. i-cott C. Jephson G. James J. 1. Hurdle Handicap, of 15 sovs. miles; w ter six flights of hurdles, about 3ft Gin high. Second horse to receive 50s from Mie stakes. Domi nation, 10s; acceptance, 10s. riNWALD Cup Handicap, of 25 sovs and a Gup valued 16, presented by Mr t’. G. ilawdon, of Westerfield. 1£ miles. Second horse to receive L 6 from the stakes. Nomination, 20a; 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 Plate, of LlO. One mile. Weight-for-age. Entrance, 20s. 5. Selling Hack Race, 10 sovs. |- mile. The winner to be sold Imme diately after the race for J<lo, any surplus to go to the Club's fund. Entrance, LI. Bst up Consolation Handicap, 10 sovs. One mile. Nomination, 10a; acceptance, 10a; due within ten minutes after the weights are declared. 7. Hurry Scurry, for a sweep of 10s.



ATHLETIC EVENTS. X. 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 rize, L2; second, LI 4. Three-Legged Race Entrance, 2s per pair; 100 yards. First prize, 15s; 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, 6s 7. Single Women’s Race; 80 yards; for ft dross ploco 8. 220 Yards Flat Race Handicap. First prize, LI; second, lOi; 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 Race Handicap. First prize, LI 10s; second, 10s; entrance 2s; acceptance, Is 12. Consolation, 170 yards. First prize, 15s; second, ss; entrance, Is



RULES AND REGULATIONS. 1. 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, 1886. 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 I 85. IBPHSON, , Secretary.



WAR OR NO WAR ?—lt gives me reel pleasure, without mixture, without measure, to thank my many cub- | tomers once more at this recurring sea son, and with both rhyme and reason for laying out their money at my store. And, whilst there’s no denying, the times are rather trying, that trade is dull and money scarce enough. I’m proud to have to say, that my friends buy every day, without the aid of advertising pu£ 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, 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, Q. M. CARSON, East street, Ashburton. Agent for Arthur Yates, Garden seeds, wholesale and retail agent for Nelson, Moate and Go’s pore blended teas.



Sporting * BHBURTON RACING CLUB SPRING MEETING. THURSDAY AND FRIDAY, Due EMBER 10 AND 11, 1885. President—E. 6. Wright. Yictf-Pi’ftiji dent—VV. O. Walker. Judge—M. Slirt/’ Stewards—VV. B. Denshire, C. O. Fooki, H. Friedlander, U. Friedlander, John Grigg. 0. G. Bawdon, T. Leahy, O. W. Purnell. W. G. Ross. Ttoasurer—O. C. Fooks. Starter— T. Leahy. Clerk of the Scales—M. Friedlander, Clerk’ of the Course—A. Hewson. HandicAp pers—The Handicapping Committee of the Club. First race each day to start at 1 p.m. First Day.



1. County Hurdle Rack Handicap, of 30 bovb ; over six flights of hurdles 3ft 6in high ; nomination, 1 sov ; ac ceptance, 1 sov. 1$ miles. District horses only. 2. Free Handicap, of 40 bovb ; accep tance, 2 sovs 1 mile 3. Ashburton Cup Handicap, of 125 Seva ; nomination, 1 eov ; acceptance, 5 sovs. 1J miles. 4. Ladies' Purse, of 40 bovs ; welter handicap; gentlemen riders; nom « nation, 1 sov; acceptance, 1 sov* 1$ miles. 5. Post Stakes of 15 sovs ; catch weights; nomination, 1 sov, to be made to the Secretary immediatelyafter the Ladies Purse ib run. The winner to be sold by auction immediately after the race I for 15 sovs, any surplus to go to the funds of the Club. 1 mile. 6. Plying Handicap, of 50 sovs ; nomi nation, 1 sov ; acceptance, 2 bovb. f mih . Second Day. L Han dicap.Hurdle Pace, of 60 sovs ; over eight flights of hurdles about 3ft 6in high ; nomination, 1 sov,; ac ceptance, 2 sovs. 2 miles. 2. Racing Club Handicap, of 75 sovs ; nomination, 1 eov; acceptance, 3 sovs. 1£ miles. 3. County Plate Handicap,;of 25 sovs;- nomination, Ifsov; acceptance, Ijsov. District horses only. lj 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



the race for 10 aovs, any surplus to go to the funds of the Club, i mile. 5. Welter Handicap, of 40 sovs ; nomi nation, 1 sov ; acceptance, 2 sots ; minimum weight, lOat, For horses that have never won more than 26 ■ovs in one event on the flat, 2 miles. 6, Consolation Handicap, of 20 sovs ; nomination, I 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.



RULES AND REGULATIONS. 1. No entry will be received except on the condition that all disputes, claims, and objections arising out of the racing shall be decided by the Stewards, or whom they may appoint; their decision on all points connected with carrying out this programme to be final. 2. Canterbury Jockey Club Racing Rules strictly adhered to. 3. A district horse shall mean any horse that has been commonly resident in the district lying between the rivers Selwyn and Waitaki from July 15, 1885, and up 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 course.



6. All nominations and acceptances go to the funds of the Olub. 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 19,1885. WEIGHTS. Weights for the first day’s handicaps will be declared on Friday, December 4, 1885. Weights for the second day's han dicaps will be declared at 8 o'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 chan 9 p. m. on TUESDAY, December 8, 1886. Acceptances for the second da>’s handicaps at 9 o’clock on the evening of the first day’s racing. S. SAUNDERS, 8 298 Secretary. Public Companies. ■VT EW ZEALAND LOAN & MEK CANTILB AGENCY COMPANY (LIMITED). Capital, £3,000,000. Reserve, £210,000. Makes LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES on Freeholds, on Stations and Stock, and on growing clit 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. ’b celebrated Com bined Threshing Machines and Engines, acknowledged to be the Beat Machines Imported Into New Zealand. Felton and Gnllleanme a Patent Galvan ised Steel-barb Fencing Wire Candy’s Patent Cotton Belting. Maldon Island Guano. Farther particulars on application at the Company’s OfFoes, Christchurch, Ashbur ton and Rakala. JOHN COOKE, Maiager Ohnstobnrcti H. SECRET AN, Agent, Ashburt'' O .v jiUJBr



Christchurch Advertisements. Criterion Mouse, OHRISTOHUOH. B LACK, BEATTIE & 00. ■ t We have pleasure in drawing the atten tion of the residents in the Ashburton and surrounding districts to the advan tages offered by our system of doing busi ness. Being direct importers from the best British markets, and large purchasers , of all Colonial manufacturers, we are in aposition to sell goods on the moat favor able terms. We would direct social attention to the fact that onr 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. We feel satisfied our country friends will reap a substantial benefit by giving our estab ishment a trial.



Ladies* Dress Materials in great variety, of newest styles Millinery in choice designs and at specially moderate prices Mantles, Dolmans, 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 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 tye guar antee Style, Quality, and Perfect Fit, at unusually moderate prices. ONE SHILLING in the pound discount for prompt Cash. BLACK, BEATTIE & CO. 201, 2C3, 205, High street, CHRISTCHURCH



Carnival Month AT ARGYLE HOUSE, Commencing FRIDAY, 20th Inst. JjIOLLOWING their custom for the past few jears G. L. BEATH & CO are this week opening abont Twenty Cases 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 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 hji { the colonies, with special instructions to pro vide the best LUNCHEON OR TEA, In the country for ONE SHILLING. The bill of fare will comprise Poultry, Game, Fish, etc., etc., In season. Grills to perfection at any hour, PRIVATE ROOMS FOR 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. ®



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



D.IC. Qtrangbrs visitin CHRISTCHURCH Are often at a loaa to know the beet 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 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, E. 0. BROWN, Manager. B. HALLBNSTEIN, Chairman of Directors. Warehou'es— Cashel street ... Christchurch. High street ... Dunedin. 10 925



Metropolitan Hotel CASHEL STREET, Chrieichuroh. (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 6d; per week, LI 10s; per 28 days, L 6. (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 ANAGBR, Metropolitan Hotel, Box 14, 6 18 Christchurch.



J. Ballantyne & Co’s QPACIOUS NEW WAREHOUSE IS NOW OPEN With an Elegant Stock of NEW SUMMER DRAPERY, Bought in the Home markets on the moat favorable terms from the manu facturers, and to be sold at prices that must Defy Competition. THE GENTS’ DEPARTMENT Is now Removed to that part of the Premises East of the New Building, next Sandatein’s, and comprises a grand assortment of Men’s and Boys’ Clothing and Hats (own manufacture), Men’s Mercery, &o. The Public are cordially invited to view the Premises and Stock. One Shilling off every Pound Cash Discount. DUNSTABLE HOUSE, Established 1854. 9 662



T HE CLYDESDALE ENTIRE Hone, Prince "Victor Will travel the Wakanui, Longbeaoh, and Ashburton Fortes districts, and will stand at Netherby Lodge (opposite Canterbury Mills) on Saturdays. For farther particulars and terms apply to Groom in charge, or GEORGE POCOCK, Proprietor



Easiness Notices. pBOWN IRON WORKS, ARMAGH STREET, Christchurch. Portable Banges Burn "Wood and Coal —in Font Sizes, PAINTED CORRUGATED IKON IH Four. Six and Seven Feet Lengths. 40 per cent. Cheaper than Galvanised Iron. 10 1988



CT GHIESSELIOH AND CO. i~l ' WEAVERS’ HAUL, 1 WOOL EXCHANGE, LONDON, ~ HIPPING 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 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 the rate of 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 month* or over j ward, Manager. Office Arcade lumbers, Pnrnett tree*



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, yyE HaYE for sale cheap. WOOLPACKS, full weights FENCING WIFE Nos. 8 and 9, at less than LINS FED, colonial BARBED WIRE, from L 27 10s to LB? TURNIP & RAPE SEEDS, all descrip tions, guaranteed to grow OATS & CHAFF, large stock, low prices ENGLISH AND OTHER CLOVERS ORGANIST, &0., of CHRISTCHURCH VTTILL visit Ashburton on Saturday, VV commencing September 26, 1886- Piano and Singing 4 guineas a term of 40 minutes lessons. Singing class at 4.30 p.m. to 5 p.m. at 10s a term. Arrangements can made at Mr Farley’s Book and Music 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 Bth instant; For terms apply to Mr Woif, at his eaidence, Cox street; or at Mr T. Farlbf, stationer, Saunders’ Buildings. New York City, U.S.A. 1 a ton MATSON, COX & CO. Mr Wells,



Concerts, balls and parties arranged Pianofortes toned, toned and regulated. 31 QUPPORT LOCAL EXCELLENCE. ° T. A. GATES’B SPECIALITIES 0 The Cinder Sifter T T, A. Gates, Cabinet « Piotxtrb fbamb Makes, PET ’ STRKh! :. Caution. SOME 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 facts that the Genuine American Co.’s BOP BETTERS Are put up in Sqnre, Panelled, Amber colored Bottles, with White Label on one aide, printed In Black Letters, and Green Hop Cluster; and, on the other side, yellow Label, with Directions in Red Letters, in English and Werman, and the name of “Dr Scale" blown in every Bottle. This is the only form in which Genuine AMERICAN HOP BITTERS ate put. Ol O/f per day to be made by per otx Jt ao na 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 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, but writs to ns at once. Address Stinson Atfp Co. Portland, Maine, United States.



Business Notices OtfE box of Clark’a 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 memory. Sold in boxes 4s 6d oach, by all ohemista and patent medicine vendors. Sole pro-.', prietors, The Lincoln and Midland Oontl^. :: ties Drug Co., Lincoln, England. Whole 1 ' side of all the wholesale houses. 1 18 Reid and oba y’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 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 Sixes. Jointed Pulverising Disc Harrows.— I The Best. —Over 600 in use. Improved Prize Ohapipoutiebs. —With cast-steel mouthpieces, when properly handled, make no long straws, conse quently chad requires no riddling. They are in nse largely all over .New Zealand, several of the large-sized machines being lately fitted np at Christchurch. Improved Double and Treble Furrow Ploughs. —The best, and consequently the cheapest in the market. 3,4, and 6 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. Horse gears for 1, 2,3, Acid 4 horses. Best Iron-bark swingle-trees. Ropes and pally gear for 4-horse yokes. Threshing machine fiti tings Belting all sizes. Hon and brass castings of all kinds to order. * Fencing standards cat and punched to any length and guatje. Drays made from best sea soned timber, with Gilpin axles. Gray’s patent standard for folding sheep. Wlnnerv jf the Gold Medal at the Melbourne Exhibition for their Doublh Fubhow Plough, vide Jurors’ Report:— “ Ploughs —ln ploughs there la 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, New Zealand, in«mlsh 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 RETT* A GRAV n '.HE ASHBURTON COUNTY X. STOCK AND SALEYARDS COMPANY (Lumas), 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 500 sheep, 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 used will be charged for in addition to the above. GEORGE JAMESON, Secretary.



■JJORB VALUABLE THAN GOLD If a *aily increasing demand and an endless nomber 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 been very prevalent, and it has been admitted on all sides that when ever this valuable remedy has been ob tainable, numbers of lives have been saved by its timely ose. Always have a bottle in the honse. Sold*everywhore at Is 6d and 2s 6d per bottle. Wholesale agents, Kempthorne, Prosser and Co., Christchurch, and at the proprietor, H. Citron, Chemist, Akaroa. Ashburton Agent—Chaa. Neate, Chemist. ATCH MAKERS UEWELUERS, 0 fjSZ I CM CH-GH. Government N otice. fjpHE PUBLIC TRUST OFFICE OF NEW ZEALAND. Atention is directed to the provisions of be Acts establishing this Office, and to • be advantages placed thereby within easy each of every colonist. Subject to such provisions, the State c3ers to every per on;— I.—About to make his or her Will or Codicil.



2. —lntending to provide for Wife an hildren or others by deed of Settlement. 3. —Settling Property by way of Mar iage Settlement. I —Desiring to renounce the Trusts of Will, having been appointed Executor o* Trustee under the same. 6. —Having acted as Trustee, Executor >r Administrator, wishing to be relieved oi she burthen of Trustee hip or Adminis ration, the option of os> jg the State »*»»- hinory, and gives an absolnte guarantee against loss of funds by fraud, peculation, or dishonesty. Every information may be obtalne frem ALEXANDER LEAN, Agent at Christchurch; Or from R- C, HAMEETON, Public ?mateo Wellington, ISth May. 1S8&