The Ashburton Guardian.

VOli. V-No. 1341.

ASHBURTON. WEDNEBMLY. DECEMBER 'i. 1885.

:peic e—one penny



Bhyyeyor.Ofrfl Knginwers, to 0 VS. jfQ<>KS ASP SONS, Architects, Jv*onr»*«a, Yfxn tow» SrmfCßA *»» ;> TRIANqt«. ROAD, HR ISM SSfßfßfi'frr f|\D*WALD vount aoanma " SOYAS Uf SOJCKBS kYENDISH i O*oh 'tamjfelferf*. *» otel i Bailotj every d«y, ['treilf. ■■•■• ■ "'■■' ■ ■ I»f moraine team Mf po> ito Ailord Forest, tfcenoeto for the hit trhia for S, or may r.fcurn to time for Sfor Aihnntii*. jnfl Ordtn will receive every attabthw. HotM end Baggie* on hire. 1. dOWN-«<XtD I«n;«cets



AUSTRALASIAN nABO ELB BX PRE ta. Parcel* and Packs**®* lorwstded to any address, et~cheap, through, mol naive rates. One charge. No extras. No trouble. No charge for bookin* « toe ooUocting up to 86lbs wetgki within the xity. Daily avmtahft O H»il. end to Great Britain, Korop* ana Australia by every steamer. Extract from tariff Including all charges to Address of Consignee 11 r % « CJ I f f I ■ k S 3 I . We are now receiving parcels for Home to despatch per Tongariro, sailing this month. Revued cheap rates. Insurance 'effected if desired. Tariff and. all information on application V i.UFF & GRAHAM, Box 837 Poet Office, Christchurch ; and Lyttelton. Telephone 82. ’ 8 1872 Business Notices. DANISH Seed Oats. mflS Undersigned has a fall Stock I COLONIAL •CLOTHING DRAPERY FLANNELS, &o. Boots end Shoes, Large' Stock of Groceries and Oilmen's Stores.^- SPECIAL VALUEtEn CHOICE TEA FEED AND SEED OAT . FLOUR, BRAN, AND SH BPS. All at the lowest prices possible. Gena m veins and no make-believe or sham Large discount, and other induce men ov oash. Famines welted on weekly often* required. D. WILLIAMSON, Eaii Sißiiit Abhbubto



T 1 AKER BROS., Builders, Under g> takers,eta, Wakanuiroad endCe— l l taxers, eta, rrewiiu that having •/Hfi uua eaocnt and Improved Hiubsb and Tlm~ IVwHi wiu imy* ■■ --- ifonanm Coach, are prepared to furnish and ooodoot Fnnetala on apedal and moat mssrmshlo ttm* , Country ;Hll receive prompt attmtion. Note thet ad dreaa, oornw M Watanui road and Casa street. Orders may bo left at the Ash. boston Coach Factory; or Box 16, Post Office Ashburton. 167 Iff OUNT SOMERS & MBTHVEN EOYA.Ii MAIL COACH. On and after January let, 1885, the undersigned will ran » Coach each Toes* day, Thonday and Saturday, starting at * noon from Hood's Hotel, Mount Somers, for Springbnm and Alford Forest, there connecting withDuffa Coach from Methven ceturning Same evening. Fares— Spring* ' burn, Ss, return, 3a ; Alford Forest, 4s, return, a. _ 111 M 1 87 T. BOX GKIOULTURAL Machine Shop, WAKANCI ROAD. CHARLES BAT Ramin Engines, Combines, Chaff-cutters, Baapm and Binders, and all classes of machinery. gpemal attention given to tyioycler. Tricycles mid Sewing Machines. ■b» r P oll * d “ d Adjusted. Mold work. General repairs.



Stud Notices. Kmgfislier. rpHE Thoroaghbred Horae KING- X FISHKR will travel Ashburton end Surrounding Districts thin aeMon. For pedigree, 'pet'tornastjcWon 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 nanal. 10 076



THOROUGHBRED. HORSE n, (By Perkin Warbeck—Miss Kate). Will Stand this Season at GROVE FARM, TINWALD (See Cards). For furthe" particulars, apply to 9 626 E. GATES, TinwaW



TO TRAVEL this season the Thorough bred imported Horse Calstpck. After this date the fees will be; —15 6a for thoroughbred*; L2 10a for half-brede; guarantees, L 7 7*. Good English gr as paddocks free until Ist of January ; 1886. All ca-e but no responsibility. Groomaga fees, 6s, paid first service. Racing results prove that the deci sion of the judge® at our show, held on tbe 30th of October, with regard to our blood stock has been fully justified in the winner of the Melbourne Cup, the winner’s dans being got by Oaatle 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 Horse bred by Hon B R. Cox of New South Wales, s:ot by Kyogle dam Nuicut (dam of Dagworth and Hercules) by Pitaford—Amber by Glaucns —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 Oorin tbion Cop 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 Bosy-hody, Bollywood and Monaghan, all showing plenty of form and quality. Terms—Thoroughbred mares, LlO 10«; half-bred mares, L 5 ss. Payable Ist January, 1886. Gaod grass paddocks provided 2s €d pet 1 week, every care taken bat no responsibility. For farther particulars apply to L. MAKKEY, 0802 Proprietor. Netherby Lodge. Digby Grand. THE Thoroughbred Horae DIGBY GRAND, by Traducer (imp.) out of Aplnla, (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 Longbeaoh. Mares (grazed free an til January 1. JOHN GRIGG, Proprietor. JBIL Rouser. THE Thoroughbred Horse ROUSER, will stand in Ashburton this season. By, Messenger put of Kate O'Shane, Messenger, bred in N.S.W. by Mr W, Town, by Bottler out of LuJla (see N.S. W. Stud Book). Kate O'Shane, by Oaledon (imported from Ireland) out of Lura by Emigrant out of Maggie (see N.Z. Stud Book)., ROUSER is a beautiful dappled grey ot immense power and substance. While showing lots of quality he is fit to carry 18st to hounds. Bp USER has proved himself fast, stout 'and a magnificent fencer, Hut while undergoing a prepara tion for ihe Grand National, met with an accident, which necessitated throwing him out of work for, a time. Terms—L3 10s; guaranteed, L 6 sa. ' For further particulars apply L. MARKET 10800 Proprietor, Lod Stock Sales.



Rakaia Sales. WE beg to intimate to oar clients that for the fo* w .re the SALES of STOCK, IMPLEMENTS and SUNDRIES will be held at the Bakaia the LAST THURSDAY in every month. NEW ZEALAND LOAN AND MER. OANTILB AGENCY COMPANY. 8 306 MATSON, 0< >X * CO. MBS KENNEDY & MISS CAMERON DRESSMAKERS, Compton's Buildings, Moore street, Ashburton N.B.—Registry Office !o Female Ber



Sporting. r INSLOW AND TIIJWAID 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: O. G. Hawdon. Vick- Presidents : J. 0. N. Grigg I James Wilkin D. McLean I Judge: M. Stitt. Starter. Dr Leahy. Handicappbbs : 3. Saunders I Dr Leahy 0. O. Fooke 1 . or Athletics—Messrs G. James and Purchase Clerk op Course: David Jackson. Clerk of Scales : Robert B. Jeff. Committee: James Begg E. Gates J. Heseltine P. Lewis A. McLeod M. Scott C. Jephson G. James J. 1. Hurdle Handicap, of 15 sovs. 1$ miles; >. rer six flights of hardies, about 3ft 6in high. Second horse to receive 50s from the stakes. Nomi nation, 10s; acceptance, 10s. itnwald Cup Hakdioap, of 25 sova and a Cup valued 15, presented by Mr C, G. Hawdon, of Westerfield. 1 j miles. Second horse to receive L 5 from the stakes. Nomination, 20s; acceptance, 20s. 3. Trotting Race; a distance handicap, of 15 sovs. Two miles. Second horse to receive 50s from the stakes. No weight under 10st. Nomination, 10s; acceptance, 15s Maiden Plate, of LlO. One mile. Weight-for-sge. Kntrance, 20s. 5. Selling Hack Race, 10 sovs. J mile. The winner to be sold imme diately after the race for LlO, any anrplus to go to the Club's fund. Entrance, LI. Bst up Consolation Handicap, 10 sovs. One mile. Nornir ition, 10s; acceptance, 10s; due within ten minutes after the weights are declared. 7. Hurry Scurry, for a sweep of 10s.



athletic events. j,. 100 Yards Handicap. Entrance, 2s. irst prize, LI; second, 10s Running High Jump. Entrance, First prize, LI; second, 10s 3. Qooita; 21 yards ;21 up. Firat 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, 10a; second, 5a 7. Single Women’s Race; 80 yards; for a dress piece 8. 220 Yafds Flat Race Handicap. First prize, LI; second, 10<; entrance, 2a 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, LI 10s; second, 10s; entrance 2s; acceptance, Is 12. Consolation, 170 yarda. First prize, 16s; second, 6s; entrance, Is RULES AND REGULATIONS. 1. No entry will be received except on *he conditions that all disputes, claims, and objections arising ont of the racing nhttl) 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 Orar! river and South of thti 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 ded noted from the gross of all moneys payable in accord ance with this programme, for expenses of the course. 6. All nominations and acceptances go to the funds of the Club. NOMINATIONS & ACCEPT AN OES. All nominations to bo accompanied by fees, name'and performances of horse, and colors of rider, to be in the hands of the Secretary, addressed Scott’s Hotel, Tin wald, before 10 p m. on December 12th, 1885. Weights will be declared on De cember 19th, 1885. Acceptances are to be made to the Secretary, at Scott’s Hotel, finwald ' ter than 10 p.m. onSatur* Jay, December I IBPHSON, Secretary.



WAR OR NO WAR?—It gives me rest 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 puff. Ido not say I slaughter, as indeed I did’nt onghter, and below the cost I don’t profess to sell. But in fair play none can beat mo, I give them leave to eat mo, 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 m 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 mo the thing that’s sure to please. Tea, Grocery, Fancy Goods, Qian. China, Earthenware, Fruit and Italian Warehouse, H. M. CARSON, Blast street, Ashburton. Agent for Arthur Yates, Garden seeds, wholesale and retail agent for Nelson, Moate end Go’s pare Wended tw*



Sporting ~T~SHBURTON RACING CLUB SPRING MEETING. THURSDAY AND FRIDAY, December 10 and 11, 1885. ~ President—E. G. Wright. Vico PretiJ dent—W. Oi Walker; Judged Stewards—W. B; Denshire, H. Friedlnnder, R. Fried Under. Jt*#; Gring. C. G. Hawdon, T. Leahy, O. W. Parnell. W. G. Robs. Treasurer-0. C. Fooks. Starter—T. lie»hy, Clerk of the Scales— M. Friedlander. Went of the Course—A; Hewetm.' ,Hsndib»|W pera—The Handicapping Committee of the Club.



First Day. L County Hurdle Rack Handicap , of, 30 aovs ; .over six flights of bardies 3ft 6in high ; nomination, 1 bov ; ao ceptanoe, I boy. H miles. Distriot’ hones only. 2. Fax* Handicap, of 40 boys ; accep tance, 2 bovs 1 mile 3. Ashburton Cup Handicap, of. 125 aovs ; nomination, 1 eov; acceptance, 6 Bovs. 1$ miles. 4. Ladies' Purse, of 40 sots ; welter handicap; gentlemen riders; nomi nation, 1 sov; acceptance, 1 boy. miles. 5. Post Stakes of 16 soys ; catch weights; nomination, 1 sov, to be made to the Secretary immediately after the Ladies Parse is run. The winner to be sold by auction immediately after the race for 15 soys, any surplus to go to the funds of the Club. 1 mile. 6. Plying Handicap, of 50 boys ; ntmi nation, 1 boy ; acceptance, 2 boys. f-mile.



Second Day. 1. Handicap Hurdle It ace, of 60 bovb ; over eight flights of hurdles about 3ft Gin high ; nomination, 1 soy,; ac ceptance, 2 sovs. 2 miles. 2. Racing Club Handicap, of 75 sovs; nomination, 1 sov; acceptance, 3 sovs, miles. 3. County Plate Handicap, of 25 sovs; nomination, l|sov; acceptance, Ifsov. District horses only. If miles. 4. Totalisatob Stakes, of 15 sovs ; mini mum weight Bat; 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 sovs, any surplus to go to the funds of the Club, j mile. 5. Welter Handuap, of 40 sovs ; nomi nation, 1 sov ; acceptance, 2 sovs ; minimum weight, lOat. For horses that have never won more than 25 sovs in one event on the flat. 2 miles. 6. Consolation Handicap, of 20 sovs ; nomination, 1 sov, to be made to the Secretary immediately after the Wel ter Handicap is run; acceptance, free, to be notified to the Secretary within ten minutes of declaration of weights. 1 mite. BULBS 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 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 Waltaki from July 16, 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 periou.



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 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, 1885. Weights for the second day’s han dicaps will be declared at 8 o'cl-ck 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 evening of the first day's racing. S. SAUNDERS, 8 298 Secretary. Public Companies. 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 clip of Wool. RECEIVES CONSIGNMENTS of Wool, Grain, Tallow, Leather, Hidas, Skins, eto., 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 Easiness. HOLDS PERIODICALS AUCTION SALES of Wool, Grain, Skins, Hides, Tallow, Live Stock, Land, eto, 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 xN CANTERBURY FOR— Ruston Proctor and Co.’s celebrated Com bined Threshing Machines and Engines., acknowledged to be the Best Machines imported into New Zealand. Felton and GnlUeaume s Patent Galvan ised Steel-barb Fencing Wire Candy’s Patent Cotton Belting. Maldon Island Guano. Farther particulars on application at the Company’s Otfoes, Christchurch, Asht-r ---ton and Hakala. JOHN COOKE, Manager Christchurch *L H. SBORE»AN, Agent, Ashburb' g at



fe hrlstchurch Advertisements. riterion House, CHtUSTOHUCH. LACK, BEATTIE & CO. ; ;,'We have pleasure in drawing the atten the* residents in the Ashburton MWd surrounding districts to the advau- by our system of doing busi 'dese. Being direct importers from the best British markets, and largo purchasers dl all Oolopial manufacturers, we are in )■ position to sell goods on the most favor ,4bJe terms. We would direct enacial Attention, to the fact that our (nda is regulated on a Cash Basis, and onr aim 'invariably to change most moderate prices, m proof of which we solicit inspection of large and varied stock. We feel Satisfied onr 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, Summer Capes, etc, in new shapes and materials • Household Furnishings are a specialty with os; our stock is large and value extra good



DRESSMAKING on the PREMISES. In oar Ready-made Clothing Depart ment we hold a very large stock of gar mehts of all descriptions, principally oar o*xi manufacture and of the Best Colonial Tlfeeds. In onr Tailoring Department we guar antee Style, Quality, and Perfect Fit, at nnnsaally moderate prices. ONE SHILLING in the pound discount for prompt Cash. BLACK, BEATTIE & CO. 201, 2C3, 205, High street, 0 HRIBTOHUROH



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



His Lordship’s ! ■ - HOTEL AND LARDER, LICHFIELD STREEP, Chris tcharch. THE Propietor of the above Hotel beg* 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, Oatne, 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 * 6H



Christchurch Advertisements. /'COUNTRY 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 OH RISTCHUROH Are often at a loss to know the best establishment for the pur chase of Drapery, Furnishings, Fancy Goods, Games, Crockery and Glassware. THE DRAPERY & GENERAL IMPORTING COMPANY have an entirely NEW and IMMENSE STOCK 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 WHOLE-SALE WAREHOUSE PRICKS. Ladies' Refreshmen Rooms and Lavatories. THE DRAPERY AND GENERAL IMPORTING CO. OF NEW ZEALAND, Lid., CO-OPERATIVE. B. 0. BROWN, Manager. B HALLENSTEIN, Chairman of Directors. Warehou-es— Cashel street ... Christchurch, High street ... Dunedin. 10 92# Metropolitan Hotel CASHEL STREET, Ohrisiohurob. (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, 6s 6d; per week, H 10s; per 28 days, L 5. (Private apartments by arrangement). Permanent boarders, LI 6a per week. Ordinary, from 12 to 2 p.m. , Table d’Hdte, at 6.16 p.m. For farther particulars, apply on the premises; or, by letter, to R ANAGER, Metropolitan Hotel, Box 14, g lg Christchurch.



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



THE CLYDESDALE ENTIRE Hcne, PriDce Victor Will travel the Wakanoi, Longbeach, and Ashburton Fortes dlatricta, and will atand at Netherby Lodge (opposite Canterbury Mills) on Saturdays. For further particulars and terms apply to G|pom in charge, or GEORGE J*OCOOK| Proprietor



Business Notices. rjROWN IRON WORKS, ARMAGH STREET, Christchurch, Portable Banges Burn Wood and Coal—ln Four Sizes. PAINTED CORRUGATED IRON IN Four, F« w o, Six and Seven Feet Lengths. 40 pec cent. Cheaper than Galvanised Iron. 10 1988



B 00. O HIESSELIC H AND WEAVERS’ HALL, WOOL EXCHANGE, LONDON, HOPING AND COMMISSION MERCHANTS, Established 1866. Ship to order any description of British and Continental Goods upon 2J per cent commission, selected by buyers with Colonial experience, and attend to th«- prompt realisation of Produce at highest prices upon 1 pfir 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 ets, Produce Reports, and any necessary samples or information on application. 1 35 A BURTON PERMANENT BUILDING & INVESTMENT SOCIETY. The above Society pays Interest at th>- rote of 4J per cent, per annum for De posits at Call, '5 per cent, per annum for three months, and 6 per cent, per annum if fixed tor B months or over. j ward, Manager. Office.- Arcade i t ambers, Pnrnett tree 4 A 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 'i 1 . Inman, station D, New York City, U.B.A. 1 w E Have FOR SALE CHEAP. WOOLPAOKS, full weights FENCING WIBF Nos. 8 and 9, at less than r LINSEED, colonial BARBED WIRE, from L 27 10* to IM a ton TURNIP & RAPE SEEDS, all descrip tions, guaranteed to grow OATS & CHAFF, large stock, low prices ENGLISH AND OTHER CLOVERS MATSON. COX & GO. Mr Wells, IRGANIST, &0., or CHRISTCHURCH fTTILL visit Ashburton on Saturday, W commencing September 26, 1886. Piano and Singing 4 guineas a term of LO minutes lessons. Singing class at 4.30 p.m. to 6 p m. at LOs a term. Arrangements can w e made tt Mr Farley’s Book and Music Ware 10US6.



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 commences on THURSDAY, 'he instant. For terms apply to Mr Wolf, at his esidence, Cox street; or at Mr T. Farley, stationer, Saunders’ Buildings. Concerts, balls and pari ies arranged Pianofortes tuned, toned and regulated, 31 IUPPORT LOCAL EXCELLENCE. T. A. GATES’S SPECIALITIES 0 The Cinder Sifter T I and E T. A. Gates, Cabinet s- Picture frame Maker, PETEit SPREE;. 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 I« 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 BITTERS 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 Bottle. This is the only form in which Genuine AMERICAN HOP BITTERS are put. PI JCA P er day to be made by per 3bJL sons of either sex, tn their own localities, at work for us. New busineßs. All meet with wonderful suc cess. Anyone can do the work. Capital not required. We will start yon. Outfit worth £1 mailed free. The employment is particularly adapted to the region in which this publication circulates. Boy and girls earn nearly as much as Full particulars and instructions free. Now is the time—don't delay, but write to us at once. ddress Stinson and Co, Portland, Maine, United States,



Business Notices ONE box of Clark’s 841 pills is war ranted to cure all discharges from the urinary organs in either sex (acquired or constitutional), gravel and pains in the back. Guaranteed tree from mercury. Sold in boxes 4s 6d each, by all chemists and patent medicine vendors. Solo pro prietors, The Lincoln and Midland Coun ties Drug Co., Lincoln, England. Whole*, sale of all the wholesale houses. 1 18 KBID AND SBA Y’S New Positive Feed Broadcast Seedsower, For Sowing Grain, Grass, Turnip, Rape, Mangold, etc., and the Turnip Sower can bn arranged, when ordered, to sow Lucerne or other small seeds simultaneously to the sowing of Ryegrass if desired. It is the nly 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. Jointed PuivsEisrsa DisoHabrows.— I The Best. —Over 600 in use. Improved Prize Chaivoutibbs.—With cast-steel mouthpieces, when properly handled, make no long straws, conse quently ohaif requires no riddling. They are in use largely all over New Zealand, several of the large-sized machines being lately fitted np at Christchurch. Improved Double and Treble Furrow Ploughs —The beet, and consequently the cheapest in the market. 3,4, and 6 leaf harrows. Square linked chain har rows- New design of tripod harrows. 5 and 7 tined field grabbers. Cambridge rollers, 20, 24, and 26 inches diam, Plain cylinder field rollers. Horse gears for 1, 2, 3. and 4 horses. Best iron-bark swingle-trees. Ropes and pally gear foe 4-horae 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 gaage. Drays made from heat 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 Jurors’ Report:— “ Ploughs— ln ploughs there is one ex. hibit to which we wish to draw special attention as being the best, and that ia the Double Furrow of Retf and Gray, of Dunedin, New Zealand, in Jnish and con struction it is far superior to any other Kakaia. The New Zealand Loan Mercantile Agency Company are now representing ns »n this district REID * fiRAV n THE ASHBURTON COUNTY J STOCK AND SALEYARDS COMPANY (Limited), 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 600 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 be charged for In addition to the above. GEORGE JAMESON, Secretary, JJOIIE VALUABLE THAN GOLD If a daily 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 and lungs have been very prevailnt, and it has been admitted on all sides that when ever r .his valuable remedy has been ob tainable, numbers of lives have been saved by its timely use. Always have a bottle in the house. as Is 6d and 2s 6d per bottle. Wholesale ag.nts, Kempthoroe, Prosser and Co., Christchurch, and at the proprietor, H. Citron, Chemist, Akaroa. Ashburton Agent— Chas. Neate, Chemist.



MAKERS tIEWELLERS, 0 V fCMjSZ CH-CH. Government Notice. The public trust office OF NEW ZEALAND. Atention 1b 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 offers to every per on : I.—About to make his or her Will or Codicil. 2. —Intending to provide for Wife an Children or others by deed of Settlement. 3.—Settling Property by way of. Mar* riage Settlement. 4.—Desiring to renounce the Trusts of Will, having been appointed Executor o* Trustee under the same. 5. —Having acted as Trustee, Executor or Administrator, wishing to be relieved ci the burthen of Trustee hip or Adminis* ration, the option of ns ig the State ms* tbtnery, and gives an absolute guarantee against loss of funds by fraud, peculation, i t dishonesty. Every information may .be obtains r ALEXANDER LEAN, Agent at Christchurch; 3r from R n. BAMEPTON, Pcb'ic .'rustee Wellington, 18th May. im