The Ashburton Guardian.

ASHBURTON. THURSDAY. DECEMBER 31. 1885

IPttIOE—ONE PENNY

V,—No. 1365



Civil Engineers, ace. E. AND sons, fchitects, .ITO luMjaßS. Vai’tatous, Liowsto *»» Laito Bbomm, TRIANGLE, WAKANUI ROAD, ARHBOB.I’OIf. Oonvefnaeee.



F* tIjIWALD AND MOUNT SOMEBS RAILWAY. MOUNT SOMSRS AND CAVENDISH ROYAL MAIL COACH. Th« above Casch leaves Hood’s hotel of Cavendish Railway Station every day, meeting each train. Pieesogeiß by morning train may pro ceed by coach to Alford Forest, thence to -Methvon in time for the last train for Christchurch, or may return in time for the last train for Ashburton. Parcels and Orders will receive every attfptiow. Horses and Buggies on hire. ln JOHN HOOD AUSTRALASIAN ’ pABOELS BXRRBE.S. Panels and Packages forwarded to any address, at cheap, through, inclusive One charge. No extras. No trouble. IfcNo charge for booking or for coUeotmg Kokutw up to 561 bs weight within the gHy. , Daily despatches by Hail, and to Great Britain, Europe and Australia by B, Extraot from tariff, indndlng all charges to Address of Consignee



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OAKKR BEOS., BoHders, Under r% taken.eta, Wakanrirosd endCsss dwdte toetate-lfcat haring SSL repent andfinproria aud Bioraawe OoACH.Me tofototah and conduct Fbneralson special and most reasonable tern*. Oopntwordera wfll merits ■ *£•'?«£ deals, corner of Waiamd *ok» end Oisi rizeet. Orders, may be left at the A*, fcnrton Ooeoh victory; or Bos 16, BjjJ Office. Aihbnrton. 167 OUST SOMERS & METHYKN BOYAL MATT. COACH. On end after January let, 1686, the undersigned will run a Coach each Tnee day, Thursday and Saturday, starting at mfp bom Hood’s Hotel. Mount Somers, ice Springbtun and Alford Sorest, there connecting with Duff a Coach from Methven returning same evening. Saras —Spring- bam, Sf, return, Forest, 4s, ■' '» Ti fflli



Public Qwnpanxw. LOAN & MKB jk&mOY COMPAQ Capital, £3,000,000. Beeerve, £210,000. pjvv— T.TWBB,tT..fIABH AD&ANOBS on fctpok, and Commissions in all Badness. HOLDS PBBIODIOALS AUCTION Grain, Skins, Hides, TVP'Tyy lire Stock, *t its Baleroona, Warehouses and tlm Oen* JM and Clearing Balesalso oondboted. WOOL PXOKB and COBS -Lowest Current Bates. kaxmßf IS CANTERBURY FOB— BaditffMoln and OS. ’eoeLebratedOom .yned- : Th**efaing M»oltinee and jbaAaL - aoSnowledged to be the Beil ..Hlet l, f**'T imported into, New : Titratf*** 1 1 Felton endGnilleacunes Patent Galvan* ised'Steel-barb Fencing Wire r'a Patent Cotton Belting, i • Farther partloiila*eoa*.m>Uoatlon at the Christoffnrob* Ashb-r ---*L EL assstj - n * irUfilßf i «en



Stud Notices. Kingfisher. ,'ll HE Thoroughbred Horse KING JL FISH KB will travel Ashburton and Surrounding Districts this season. For pedigree, performances on the tnrf, and in the Show ring and fees, see cards, or apply to E. COOKSON, Proprietor ; or Groom in Charge. Groom’s fee as nsnal. 10 676



r TRAVEL this season the Thorongh bred imported Horse Calstock. After this date the fees will be:—Ls 5s for thoroughbreds; L2 10s for half-breds; guarantees, L 7 7i- Good English gr sa paddocks free until Ist of January, 1886. All ca*e but no responsibility. Qroomage fees, 6s, paid first service. Racing results prove that the deci sion of the judge* at our show, held on the 30th’of October, with regmd to our blood stock has been fully justified in the winner of the Uel bourne Cup, the winner’s Sum 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 Hoo E R. Cox . of New South Wales, not by Kyogle dam Nutcut (dam of Dagworth and Hercoles) by Pitaford—Amber by Glancua —Bpandora 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 ha aired that good horse, Rival; winner of the Corin tbion Cap in Sydney, carrying top weight and beating a field of eleven othen. He also sited 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, LIO 10s; balf-bred mares, L 5 ss. Payable Ist January, 1886. Gaod grass paddocks provided 2s 6d per week, every cate taken bat no responsibility. For farther particulars apply to L. MARKET, 0802 Proprietor, Netherby Lodge.



Digby Grand. THE Thoroughbred Hone DIGBY GRAND, by Tradocer (imp.) out of Aglala (imp.) will stand lo Ashburton on Tuesdays, and will travel the Tinwald, Winslow and Hinds districts on Wednes days. For farther partioniars apply to groom In charge. Tam CVShanter Will stand at Longbeaoh. Mares grazed free until January 1. , JOHN OBIGG, Proprietor.



Jtiouser. # THE Thoroughbred Bone ROUSEP, will stead ia Ashburton (bis season. By Messenger out of Kete O’Shane, Messenger, bred in B.S.W. by Mr W. Town, by Battier oat of Ladie (see N.&W.Stod Book). Kate O’Shane, by Oaledon (imported from Ireland) out of LUraby .Emigrant out of Maggie (see B.Z. Studßook). RODSER Is a beautiful dappled grey of immense power and substance. While showing: lots of quality be is fit to oarrj 18st to hounds. ROOSER has pioved bibuelf fast, stout and a magnificent fencer, hut while undergoing a prepara tion for die Grand National, met with an aocidenv which necessitated throwing him out of work for a time. Terms-—L3 10s; guaranteed, L 5 6s. For further particulars apply L. MARKET 40800 Proprietor, Mather by Lod- Stock-Sales.



• Rakaia Sales. w E: bee to intimate to oar clients that for the fot've the SALES of STOCK, IMPLEMENTS and SUNDRIES will be held at the Rakala the LAST THURSDAY In every month. NEW ZEALAND LOAN AND MBR -OANTILB AGENCY COMPANY. 8 806 MATSON, C'»X & CO.



MBS KENNEDY & MISS OAMEEON DRESSMAKERS, Compton's Buildings, Moore street, Ashburton . N.B.—Registry Office lo Female Ser a rants.



Boating, qtbawberries and scenery. On WEDNESDAY NEXT (December 2), the undersigned WILL OPEN hie ex tensive grounds, on the Wakanui road, to visitors and picnic parties. The Garden is replete with every variety of fruit, pies* ■ant lounges and shady walks. The boat* iug is in every respect excellent. Special arrangements made for the reception of private picnic parties, school ohiloiren and other large numbers of visitors. Admission,, 6d; boating, Is an hour, boatman extra: fresh fruit, lowest price. u w Ur ;



Sporting* W IN3LOW AND TINWAL amalgamated D RACK MEETING. Will be hold (by kind permission of Mr B. Wilkin) in one of the Grove Farm paddocks, on JANUARY Ist, 1886. To start punctually at 11 o’clock. President: 0. O. Hawdon. Vice-Presidents: I J. 0. N. Grlgg | James Wilkin D. McLean I Judge: M. Stitt. Starter. Dr Leahy. ■ jSandicaepbks ; <3. Saunders I Dr Leahy 0. 0. Fooks ' . or Athletics— -Messrs G. James and J. Purchase Clerk of Course: David Jackson. Clerk of Scales; Robert B. Jeff. Committee: James Begg K. Gates J. Beseltine F. Lewis A. McLeod M. Scott 0. Jephson G. Janies



1, Bubble Handicap, of 15 sovs. 1$ miles ;,*rec «tx flights of hurdles, about 3ft 6in high, focond horse to receive 60s from She shakes, Nomi nation, 10a; acceptance, 10?. XTnwald Cup Handicap, of 25 aovs and a Cup valued 15, presented by Mr C. G. Bawdon, of Wteter field li miles. Second horae to receive L 5 from the stakes. Nomination, 20i; acceptance. 20a 3. Tbottino Race; a distance handicap, of 16 sovs. Two miles. Second horse to receive 60s from the stakes. No weight under 10st. Nomination, 10s; acceptance, 16s Maiden Plate, of LlO. One mile. Weight-for-age. Entrance, 20s. 5. Selling Hack Race, 10 sovs. J mite. The winner to be sold imme diately after the race for LlO, any surplus to go to the Club's fund. Entrance, Ll. 8»t up Consolation Handicap, 10 sovs. One mile. Nomirvtion, 10s; acceptance, 10s; doe within ten minutes after the weights are declared. 7. Hubbt Scubet, 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 rize, 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, Ll 6. Egg and Spoon Race. Entrance, Is. First prize, 10s; second, 5s 7. Single Women’s Race; 80 yards; for a drees piece 8. 220 Yards Flat Race Handicap. First prize. Ll; 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 Hat Race Handicap. First prize, Ll 10s; second, 10s; entrance 2s; acceptance, Is 12. Consolation, 170 yards. First prize, 15s; second, 6s; entrance. Is



RULES AND REGULATIONS. L No entry will be reoilved except on j the conditions that all disputes, claims, apd objections arising out of the racing ■dmll be decided by the Committee, or whom they may appoint, their decision on all points in carrying ont the pro* gramme to be final. 2. Ashburton Racing Club rales 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 Booth or'the Selwyn river from October Ist to the date of meeting, and owned by a person who has resided In the district above defined 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 5. All nominations and acceptances go to the funds of the Glob. NOMINATIONS & ACCEPTANCES. All nominations to be accompanied by fees, name and performances of hnrse, 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 bo made to the Secretary, at Scott’s Hotel, finwald not later than 10 p.m. on Satur day, Deoemoer I <35. 0 RIL IJSPHSON, Secretary.



WAR OR NO WAR real pleasure, wit without measure, to thank tomers once more at this ■on,' and with both rhyme lading out their-money at i whilst there’s d denying rather trying, that trade is < scarce enough. I’m proud that my friends buy ever the aid of advertising pufl I slaughter, as indeed I and below the cost I don’t But in fair play none can them leave to eat me, wl 1 serve them very well be expected, my stock ii while great variety of g< store. The teas so ably I well recommended, as has vertised before. Nelson, _ ate showing, how the publi ing for really pure and teas. And those who h them, should let self inter and boy of me the thin; nlease. Tea, Grocery,



Sporting Wakanui annual races and SPORTS will be held on NEW YEAR’S DAY, 18fc6, In Mr J. Brown’s paddock, Wakanni road. Handicappera—Messrs S. Saunders and J. Smith. Judges—Messrs Loathsm and Bonifant. Clerk of Scales —Mr N. Fitzgerald. Clerk of Course —Mr Butterick. PROGRAMME— Horse Races. 1, Handicap Hurdle Race of 10 sovs; H miles ; six hurdles ; nomination, Li ; acceptance, free 2, Wakanui Ci p, of 20 sovs; with sweep stake of 1 sov to go to second horse ; 1£ miles ; nomination, LI ; accept ance, 10a 3, Wakanui Trot, of sovs ; second horse, 2J sovs; 2 miles; horses breaking to torn; nomination, LI ; acceptance, free 4. Hubby Scurry. Athletic Events.



5. i mile Handicap Hurdle Race; en trance, 2s ; Ist prize, LI; 2nd prize, 10a 6. Quoits, 21 yards, not more than 4lba; entrance, 2s ; Ist, LI 10a ; 2nd, 16s 7. Standing High Jump ; entrance, Is ; let, 15a ; 2nd. 7s 6d 8. Boys’ Race, under 17 ; entrance, Is; Ist, 15s; 2nd, 7s 6d 9 1 mile Flat Handicap ; entrance, 2s 6d ; Ist, L2; 2nd, LI 10. Throwing the Hammer; entrance, Is ; Ist, 15s ; 2nd, 7s 6d 11. Single Girls’ Race; Ist, 15s; 2nd, 10a 12. Pole Vaulting; entrance, 2s; Ist, LI ; 2nd, 10s 13. Irish Jig; entrance, 2s; Ist, LI 10s ; 2nd, 15s 14. 100 yards Handicap ; entrance, 2s ; Ist, 1.1 ; 2nd, 10s 15 Married Women’s Race ; Ist, LI j 2nd,los 10. Running Long Jump; entrance, Is ; Ist, 15s ; 2nd, 7s Cd 17. Boys’ Race, under 14 ; entrance, Is ; Ist, 10a ; 2nd, 5a 18. Hop, . tep and Jump; entrance, Is ; Ist, 15s ; 2nd, 7s 6d 19. 100 yards, Old Men’s Race, over 40; entrance, 2s; Ist, LI; 2nd, 10a 20. Tossing the Oaber; entrance, 2s ; Ist, LI ; 2nd, 10s 21. Running High Jump; entrance, Is ; Ist, LI; 2nd, 10s 22. Hornpipe; entrance, 2s ; Ist, LI 10s; 2nd, 15s



RULES. First race to start at 12 sharp. Three horses to start or no race. Should any dispute arise, the decision of tho Sports Committee to be final. Ail protests to be lodged within half an hour after the race, and to be accom panied by a deposit of 10 per cent of the value of the disputed stake, the said depo sit to be forfeited should the protest prove frivolous. live per cent will be deducted from all money payable for horse races by this programme, to defray expenses of the course. Holders of members' tickets will be credited with 10s in entering horses for one i ace only. No horses, excepting those competing, to be ridden on the ground. Admission—By Member's Ticket, or Adults, Is; Children, under 10, free; Horses, Is each. ENTRIES. Entries, accompanied by name, age and performances of horses, and nomination fee, to be in the hands of the Secretary, Wakanui Post Office, by noon on THURS DAY, December 24. Weights declared on December 29. Acceptances on the ground. ARTHUR COOKSON, Hon Sac. and I'reas.



The Sports Ball will be held in the Main School. Tickets, 2s fflladies, free. 12 178 JDi Speer’s PRIVATE DISPENSARY, Palmer eton Buildings, Foot of Queen street, Auckland. Eatabliehed for the Scientific and Speedy Cure of Chronic, Nervous, and Special Diseases. Dr Speer Is a regu lar Graduated Physician, educated at Harvard College, U.B. He has devoted a lifetime to, and is acknowledged to be the most expert Physician in his specialty in the Uii'ted States. Young men and Itfiddle-aged Men, who suffer from Ner vous and Physical Debility, Loss of Energy and Memory, Eruptions on the Face, Mental Depression, Kidney and Bladder Troubles, Neuralgia, Bheuma-* tistu, Scrofula, Salt Rheum, Paralysis, Fits, Spinal Disease, St Vitus’ Dance, Liver Complaint, Asthma, Catarrh, Heart Disease, Gravel, Piles, etc-, and ate tired of taking mineral drugs, will do well to come and try the Doctor’s method of cure —as it will, if properly applied, lelieve them of their sufferings and restore them to health. The Doctor uses no mineral preparations; bis treatment consists wholly in the use of vegetable remedies Many ate they who have implanted in their sys tem, by improper ose of calomel, seed, which produce an annual orqp of dtseasd; To each he would say, come and be healed. Is matters not what your troubles may be, o me and let the Doctor examine your ooje. If it is curable, he will tell you ca; if it is not, he will tell you that; for he will not undertake a case unless he is confident of effecting a cure. It will cost yon nothing for consultation, so please call and satisfy yourselves that the Doctor understands your case. Dr 8. cures Humors and Diseases of the Blood. To ladies who are afflicted by any of the following complaints,—Cold extremities, weak stomachs, lame and weak backs, nervous and sick headaches, constipation and indigestion, pain i« the side and back leuchorrea, etc, etc. —1 wish it distinctly understood that I do not claim to perform impossibilities, or to have a miraculous powef. All applying to me will receive my honest opinion of their complaints. No experimenting. 1 will guarantee a positive cure in every case I undertake, or forfeit L2OO. Consultation in Office or by letter, FfSREE. Charges Moderate. Examination and Advice LI. Call or ad* dress: Dr H. J. Speer, Palmerston Buil dings, Auckland, New Zealand. Office Hours: 9to 12, 1 to 4,6 to 8 p.m.; Sun days, 10 to 12. N.B. All Medicines no cessay for a complete cure can be sent 1 (tee from observation on reoeiot of ay mo ms



TOWLE’S pennyroyal and steel pills for females quickly correct all Irregulari ties and relieve thedistreat, ag symptoms so prevalent with the sex. Boxes Is lsd and 2a 9d, of all chemists. Prepared only by E. T. Towle, chemist, Nottingham, Eng land. Wholesale of all tba wholesale of toititlon* 119



Christchurch Advertisements. Carnival Month AT ARGYLE HOUSE Commencing FRIDAY, 20th Iwst. JjIOLLOWING their custom for the past few years G. L. BEATH & CO are this week opening about Twenty Cases of FANCY GOODS for FREE DISTRIBUTION



amongst their customers. „ SEE THE DISPLXY 1 Unequalled this Side of tbs Libs. EVERY PURCHASER WILL RECEIVE A GIFT. G. L. Beath & Go., TAILORS, DRAPERS, MILLINERS, &c., CASHEL STREET, CHRISTCHURCH AT ARGYLE HOUSE. Carnival Month His Lordship’s HOTEL AND LARDER, LICHFIELD STREET. 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, 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. 614



BEWARE! BEWARE!! OP IMITATIONS. ASK FOR BOULT’S TONIC Herbal Beer. None Genuine except that bearing my label. Try It! Try it 11 It la one of the Best Medicinal and Summer Tonics ever offered to the Public. Delivered in Ashburton at Ss per dozen. Bottles not returned will be charged for. T. HOU LT, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. 11 8



Davis’s Herbal Beer ON account of Persons selling Inferior Herbal Beer and representing it as mine, I have to ask the public to see chat EACH BOTTLE BEARS A RED AND WHITE LABEL With My Name and Trade Mark on. None genuine without it. DAVIS'S TON IQ HERBAL BEER Is acknowledged by the travelling public to be the best Tonic Summer Drink in o ew Zealand. no ohemlolls USED. Delivered in Ashburton at 2s per Dozen Bottles charged for if not returned Families waited on daily. DAVIS’S HERBAL B ER AND ICE DRINK Manufactory, East Stsskx,



Christchurch Advertisements. /COUNTRY VISITORS TO CHRIST CHURCH Will find the throe O’a— Comfokt ! Cheapness I! Convenience. AT WALLACE’S Central Hotel, Corner of Qlonceater and Colombo street. 10 677 A Night Porter Kept. D.IC. Qtrangers VISITING CHRISTCHURCH Are often at a loss to know the best establishment for the par* chase of Drapery, Furnishings, Fancy Goods, Games, Crockery and Glassware.



THE DRAPERY & GENERAL IMPORTING COMPANY have a.. entirely NEW and IMMENSE STOCK OF BEST GOODS IN ALL DEPARTMENTS. The Public are invited to In spect their Large Warehouse and enquire prices, without being pressed to purchase. ALL GOODS IN aNY QUANTITIES AT WHOLESALE WAREHOUSE PRICES. Ladies' Refreshmen Rooms and Lavatories. THE DRAPERY AND GENERAL IMPORTING CO. OF NEW ZEALAND, Lid., CO-OPERATIVE, B. C. BROWN, Manager. B. HALLENSTEIN, Chairman of Directors. Warehou-es— Cashel street ... Christchurch. High street ... Dnuedin. 20 926



Metropolitan Hotel OABHEL STREET, Chrieiohurcfa. (Under Proprietorship since April, 1885). rflBE above Hotel has thoroughly 1 painted, papered and renovated, and is equal to any Hotel in Christchurch for situation, position ano accommodation, being at once close to the Oerftra of the City, and within five minutes’ walk of the Railway Station. Terms—Per day, 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 15 p.m. For further particulars, apply on the premisesj or, by letter, to A.ANA6ER, Metropolitan Hotel, Box 14, 6 lb Christchurch.



J. Ballantyne & Co’s QPAOIOU3NEW WAREHOUSE IS NOW OPEN With an Elegant Stock of NEW SOMMER 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 n<»w Removed to that part of the Premises East of the New Building, next Sandstein’s, and comprises a grand assortment of Men’a and Boys’ Clothing and Hats (own manufacture), Men’s Mercery, &c. The Public are cordially Invited te view the Premises and Stock. One Shilling off every Pound Cash Discount. DUNSTABLE HOHBB, Established 1864. 0 662 i T HE CLYDESDALE ENTIRE Horse, Prince Victor Will travel the Wakanoi, Longt>each, and Ashburton ForUs districts, and will stand at Netherby Lodge (opposite Canterbury Mills) on Saturdays. For further particulars and terms apply to Groom in charge, or QSOKGE POOOOK, PyopsifjtQf



Business Notices. pjBOWN IRON WORKS, ARMAGH STREET, Christchurch. Portable Ranges Burn Wood and Coal—in Font Sizes PAINTED CORRUGATED IRON IS Vour. Five, Six and Seven Feet Lengths. 40 per cent. Cheaper than Galvanised Iron. 10 1988



HGRIfiSSELIOH AND 0). • WEAVERS’ HALL, WOOL EXCHANGE, LONDON, HIPPING AND COMMISSION 1 MERCHANTS, I Established 1866. Ship to order any description of British and Continental Goods npon 3} 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 L-sts, Produce Reports, and any necessary samples or information on application. I 36 I



AhdiiLKTON Hitll M A i>. t,. v T BUILDING & INVESTMENT SOCIETY. The above Society pays Interest at th re.te of 4$ per cent, per annam for De oosits at Call, 5 per vent, per annum fo» three months, and 6 per cent, per annum if fixed tor bmonttu or over. Office:- Arcade Onumber*, Fnrnett tree* 0A KD—To all who are suffering from the errors and indiscretion of youth, nervous weakness, early decay, loan 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, j ward, Manager.. New York City, U.B.A. 1



Ha YE for sale cheap. WOOLPAOKS, foil weights FENCING WIFE Nos. 8 and 9, at less than LINS RED, oolonlax BARBED WIRE, from L 27 10s to Ls* a ton TURNIP & RAPE SEEDS, all deacrip- Hops,guaranteed to grow OATS & CHAFF, large stock, low prices ENGLISH 'AND OTHER CLOYERS MATSON, COX & CO. Mr Wells, ORGANIST, &0., or CHRISTCHURCH VATILL visit Ashburton on Saturday, VV commencing September 26,1886 Pixno and Singing 4 guineas a term of 40 minutes lessons. Singing class at 4.30 p.m. to 5 p.m. at 10.* a term. Arrangements can e 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, 'be -th instant. For terms apply to Mr Wolf, at hi» esidence, Cox street; or at- Mr T. H abIiST, stationer, Saunders’ Buildings Concerts, balls and parties arranged Pianofortes tuned, toned and regulated. 31 nCPPORT LOCAL EXCELLENCE. T. A. GATBS’s SPECIALITIES 0 The Cinder Sifter T I and B fir N Office Cabinet. N ja f D if nee used B ■■■ B A place al <rays n R A for favor; will 8 0 everything ever give x and utmost E S everything natUfaction. 0 I in its l I F own F T place P Inventor E O and sole maker R



T, A. GATES, Cabinet s Picture frame Maker, P b ET .h STREET. Caution. OMK 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 BIT.'ERS 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, Yellow Label, with Directions in Red Letters, in English and (German, and the name of “Dr Soule " blown in every i Bottle.



This la the only form in which Genuine AMERICAN HOP BI i TERS are put. p i „ n OA per day 4;o be made by per otl <Xnt eons of 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 atari 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, hut | write to us at once. ddres i Srntaow | AirpOo. Rortland, Maine, United States.



Business Notices ONE box of Clark's B 41 pills is war ranted to cure ali discharge* from the urinary organs in either sex (acquired dr constitutional), gravel and pains-in tbt back. Guaranteed tree from mercury. Sold in boxes 4« 6d oach, by all ehemista and patent medicine vendors. Sole po» prietors, The Lincoln and Midlaa&flPiHlr 1 - ties Drug Co., sale of all the wholesale houses. 118 Reid and gbatb New Positive Feed Broadcast Seedsower, For Sowing Grain, Grass, Turnip, Bapa Mangold, etc., and the Turnip Sower can be arranged, when ordered, to sowLncerne or other small seeds simultaneously to the sowing of Ryegrass if desired. It la the >nly Sower in the Market that will SOW with absolute regularity on either exoee* aively rough or very smooth land. Xt will sow any deaired quantity of Graln er Grass by simply changing one wheel. Corn Drills all Sizes. #



Jozhxbd PuLTKßimrci DkcHajosow*;—- The Beat—Over 600 in on. Improved Prize OHAWouriEas.— -With oast-steel mouthpieces, when properly handled, make no long straws, conee qnently chaff reqniree no riddling. They are In ase largely all over New Zealand, several of the large-sized machines being I lately fitted op at Christchurch. Improved Double and Treble Fuwujw Ploughs. —The best, and consequently the cheapest in the market 3,4, and 9 leaf harrows. Square linked chain har rows- New design of tripod barrows. 9 and 7 field grabbers.- ■- (Tunbridge rollers, 20, 24, and 26 inches diam. Plant cylinder field rollers. Horse gears for X, 2, 3. and 4 horses. J Best; Iron-banc swingle-trees, Hopes and pally gear fior - d-horse yokes. Threshing machine fit. tings Belting all sixes. Iron and brass castings of all kinds to order. Fencing standards ent and punched to any length and guage. Drays made from best sea soned timber, with Gilpin axles. Gray’# patent standard for folding sheep. Winner, jf the Gold Medal at the Melbontne Exhibition for their Double Furrow Plough, vide Jurors’ Report:—- “ Ploughs —ln ploughs there •« one ex. hlblt to which we wish to draw special attention as being the best, and that la the Double Furrow of Bek' and Gray, of Dunedin, New Zealand, inunish and con struction It is far superior to any other'**



Eakaia. The New Zealand Loan Mercantile Agency Company are now representing on ■n this district V ORAY fl ’HE ASHBURTON COUNT J STOCK AND SALKYARDS COMPANY CLimitbo), Is prepared to Dip Sheep iN large or small lota at the following scale of charges:— For the first 500 sheep, one penny each For the second 500 sheep, one half penny each For,the second 1,000 sheep, one farthing each For flocks of over 2,000 special arrange ments will be made. The material used will bn charged few in addition to the above. GEORGE JAMESON. Secretary. JJOIIE VALUABLE THAN' GOLD



If a '’ail; increasing demand and an endless number of testimonials are m criterion of the popularity of an article, then Dr Low’s CHERRY PECTORAL la 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 li 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 cse. Always have a bottle in the house. Sold*everywhere at Is fid and 2s 6d per bottle. Wholesale agents, Kempthorne, Prosser and Co., Christchurch, and at the proprietor, H. Citron, Chemist,. Akaroa. Ashburton Agent—Ohas. Neate, Chemist. ATCH MAKERS Jm tjEWELLIRS iJV (? /BHJ& CH.



Government N otice. PUBLIC TRUST OFFICE OP NEW ZEALAND. provision* of Atentlon is directed to the ce, and to rhe Acts establishing this Offiwithin easy viie advantages placed thereby et to such e>«ch of every colonist. Snbjevery per provisions, the State cflara to a <-on : L—About to make his or her Will or odiciL 2. —lntending to provide for Wife hildren or others by deed of Settlement 3. —Settling Property by way of Mar iage Settlement. 4. —Desiring to renounce the Trnsta of' Will, having been appointed Executor o« Trustee under the same. ' 5. acted as Trustee, F-rnnnti.y ■>r Administrator, wishing to be relieved ci '•he burthen of Trustee hip or Adxninis* ration, the option of os jg the State m * binary, and gives an absolute guarantee against loss of funds by fraud, peculation, vr dishonesty. Every information may be obtain * from ALEXANDER LEAN, Agent at ObrlstohOMh; Jr from £t -O. Wellington,- ttth Way. KASIJEP-TOII,