The Ashburton Guardian.

VOL,. V-No, 1383.

ASHBURTON. MONDAY. NOVEMBER 33. 1885.

IPRICE—ONE PENNY



Surveyor, Civil Engineers, fte. C. s. kooks and sons, Architects, IvnanniEßS, Valtjxtobs, Lic*hs»d SujtVIIOBt, AND liAND BbOKBBS, TRIANGLE, WAKANUI ROAD, Ashburton. Conveyances. miNWALD AND MOUNT SOMERS 1 RAILWAY. MOUNT SOMERS AND CAVENDISH ROYAL MAIL COACH. The above Coach leaves Hood’s hotel or Cavendish Railway Station every day, meeting each train. Passengers by morning train may pro ceed by coach to Alford Forest, thence to Methven in time for the last train for Christchurch, or may return in time for the last train fur Ashburton. Parcels and Orders will receive every attention. Horses and Baggies on hire. ln JOHN HOOD AUSTRALASIAN JpABOELS EXPRES.fi. Parcels and Packages forwsrded to any rddress, at cheap, through, inclusive rates. One charge. No extras. No trouble. No charge for booking or for collecting packages up to 561 bs weight within the Daily despatches by Rail, and to Britain, Europe and Australia by every steamer. Extract from tariff, including all charges to Address of Consignee :



We ere 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 CUFF & GRAHAM, Box 237 Post Office, Christchurch ; and Lyttelton. Telephone 22. 8 1572 Business Notices. DANISH Seed Oats. THS Undersigned has a foil Slock COLONIAL CLOTHING DRAPERY FLANNELS, &o. Boots and Shoes, Large Stock of Groceries and Oilmen’s Stores. SPECIAL VALUE IN CHOICE TEA FEED AND SEED OAT . flour, branTand sh rps. All at the lowest prices possible. Genn oe valne and no make-believe or sham Large discount, and other indooemen or Families waited on weekly oftener if required. . D. WILLIAMSON, East Stbeii, Ashbubto



BAKERBROS., Builders, Under taker*, etc., Wakanui road andOeaa street—B.B. deelre to state that having the nu recent andiinproved Htaww and MOTTBKure OOAOB, era prepared to famish and conduct Funerals on special and most reasonable terms. Country orders will receive prompt attention. - Note the »d ---drea. corner of Wakanui and Casa street. Orders may be left at the Ash burton Coach Factory; or Box 16, Post Office Ashburton. I”* M OUNT SOMERS & METHYEN ROYAL MAIL COACH. On and after January Ist, 1886, the undersigned, will run a Coach each Tues day, Thursday and Saturday, starting at moon from Hood’s Hotel, Mount Somers, dor Sprlngbutn and Alford Forest, there connecting wi th Duffs Coach from Methven returning same evening- Fares—Sprlng bum, 2s, return, Ss; Alford Forest, m, return, s. 9 1 27 T. im. okiodltubal Machine Shop, WAKANDI ROAD. CHARLES RAT "Reneiw Engines, Combines, Chaff-cutters, jtaepers 'Andßinders, and all classes of niMphtery. ■ gpemab attention given to Bicycle*, Trioyolea and Rawing Machines. Lawn Mowers repaired, sharpened and fdjusted. ‘ Model: work, General repairs. S 4



Stud Notices. Kingfisher. THE Thoroughbred Horae KING 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. OOOKSON, Proprietor ; or Groom in Oharge. Groom’s fee as usual. 10 676



fJIHE THOROUGHBRED HORSE Perkin Warbeck 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, Tinwald



TO TRAVEL this season the Thorough bred imported Horse Calstock. After this date the fees will be:—Ls 5a for thoroughbreds; L2 10s for half-breds; guarantees, L 7 7s. Good English grass paddocks free until Ist of January, 1886. All oa'e but no responsibility. Groomage fees, 6a, paid first service.



Racing results prove that the deci sion of the judge* at our show, held on the 30th of October, with regard to onr blood stock has been fully justified in the winner of the Melbourne Cup, the winner’s dam being got by Castle Bill, sire of our local horse Oalstock. 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 E R. Cox . of New South Wales, cot by Kyogle dam Nutcut (dam of Dagworth and Hercules) by Pitsford—Amber by Glanous —Spendora by Emancipation. Kyogle by William Tell, Cassandra by Tros. PYTHON has shown himself to be the most successful sire wi'h half bred mares ever imported to New Zealand. Before leaving New South Wales he sired that good horse, Rival; winner of the Oorin thion Cap 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 6s.



Payable Ist January, 1886. Gaod grass paddocks provide i 2s 6d per week, every care taken bat no responsibility. For further particulars apply to l. market, 0802 Proprietor, Netberby Lodge. Digby Grand. THE Thoroughbred Horae DIOBY GRAND, by Traducer (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 free until January 1. JOHN GRIGG, Proprietor,



Kouser. E 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 Ludia (see N.S. W. Stud Book). Kate O’Sbane, by Caledon (imported from Ireland) out of Lnra by Emigrant out of Maggie (see N.Z. Stud Book). ROUSER is a beautiful dappled grey of immense power and substance. While showing lots of quality be is fit to carrj 18st to hounds. ROUSER has proved himself fast, stout and a magnificent fencer, hut while undergoing a prepara tion for ihe Grand iSational, met with an accident which necessitated throwing him out of work for a time. Terms—L3 10s; guaranteed, L 5 ss. For farther particulars apply L. MARKET ID 800 Proprietor, h'ether by Lnd WE beg to intimate to our clients that for the fu*rre the SALES of STOCK, IMPLEMENTS and SUNDRIES will be held at the Rakaia the LAST THURSDAY in every month. NEW ZEALAND LOAN AND MER CANTILE AGENCY COMPANY. 8 306 MATSON, COX * CO. MRS KENNEDY & MISS CAMERON DRESSMAKERS, Compton’s Buildings, Moore street, N.B.—Registry Office fo Female Ser vants. Stock Sales. Kakaia Sales. Ashburton,



Sporting. IN3LOW AND TINWALD 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, D. McLean | Judge: M. Stitt. Fxaryer. Dr Leahy. j3akdicappbbs : 8. Saunders I Dr Leahy 0. 0. Fooke 1 .or Athletics—Messrs G. James and J. Purchase Clerk of Course: David Jackson. Clerk of Scales: Robert B. Jeff. Committee: President: C. O. Hawdon. Vice- Presidents : J. C. N. Grigg James Wilkin James Begg E. Gates J. Beseltine F. Lewis A. McLeod M. t cott 0. Jephson G. James



1. Hurdle Handicap, of 15 sovs. miles; u rer six flights of hordlea, about 3ft Gin high. Second horse to receive 50s from Mie stakes. Nomi nation, 10s; acceptance, 10a. ;inwald Cup Handicap, of 25 sovs and a Cup valued 1.5, presented by Mr O. G, Hawdon, of Westerfield l£ miles. Second horse to receive L 6 from the stakes. Nomination, 20a; acceptance, 20a. 3, Trotting Race; a distance handicap, of 16 sovs. Two miles. Second horse to receive 60s from the stakes. No weight under 10st. Nomination, 10s; acceptance, 15a 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 LlO, any , surplus to go to the Club's fund. I Entrance, Ll. Bst up Consolation H indioap, 10 sovs. One mile. Nomintion, 10»; acceptance, 10s; 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, Ll; second, 10s Running High Jump. Entrance, First prize, Ll; second, 10s 3. Quoita ; 21 yards ;21 up. First rize, L2; second, Ll 4. Three-Legged Race Entrance, 2s per pair; 100 yards. First prize, 16s; second, 7s 6d 5. One Mile Handicap. Entrance 3s. First prize, L2; second, Ll 6 Egg and Spoon Race. Entrance, Is. First prize, 10s; second, 6s 7. Single Women's Race; 80 yards; for a dress piece 8. 220 Yards Flat Race Handicap. First prize, Ll; second, 10 <; entrance, 2s 9. Married Women's Race, 100 yards. Vor a dress piece 10. Old Men’s Race (over 40 years). For pair of trousers; entrance, Is 11. 440 Yards Flat R»ce Handicap. First prize, Ll 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 reoilved 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 6. 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, finwald ’ ter than 10 p.m, on Satur day, December . I 85. IEPHSON, Secretary.



WAR OR NO WAR?—It gives me real pleasure, without mixture, without measure, to thank my many cus.. tomers once more at this recurring sea son, and with both rhyme and reason for laying out their money at my store. And, whilst there’s no denying, the times are rather trying, that trade is 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 oughter, and below the coat I don’t profess to sell. Out in fair play none can beat mo, I give them leave to eat me, who do not think 1 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 have 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, H. M. CARSON, Bast street, Ashburton. Agent for Arthur Yates, Garden seeds, wholesale and retail agent for Nelson, Moate and Go’s pare blended teas,



Sporting SHBURTON RACING CLUB. SPRING MEETING. THURSDAY AND FRIDAY, December 10 and 11, 1885. President—E. G. Wright. Vice Presi dent—w. O. Walker. Judge— M. Stilt. ' Stewards —W L». Denshire, 0.0. Foobs,' H. Friedlmidfi - , R Fried lander, John Grigg. 0. G. Uaw don, T. Leahy, C. W. Purnell, W. G. Ross. Treasurer—O. C. Fooka. Starter—T. Leahy. Clerk of the Scales —M. Friedlander. Clerk of the Course—A. Hewson. HandiCAp pera_The Handicapping Committee of the Club. First race each day to start at 1 p.m. 1. County Hurdle Race Handicap, of 30 bovb ; over six flights of hurdles 3ft 6in high ; nomination, 1 sov ; ac ceptance, 1 sov. !■£ miles. District horses only. 2. Free Handicap, of 40 sovs; accep tance, 2 sova 1 mile 3. Ashburton Cup Handicap, of 125 eova ; nomination, 1 sov j acceptance, 6 sovs. l£ miles. 4. Ladies’ Purse, of 40 sova; welter weights for age ; gentlemen riders ; entrance, 3 sovs. 1J miles. 5. Post Stakes of 15 sovs ; 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 sovs, any surplus to go to the funds of the Club. 1 mile. 6. Flying Handicap, of 50 sova ; nomi nation, 1 sov ; acceptance, 2 sovs. | mile. First Day.



Second Day. 1. Handicap Hdbdlb b ace, of 50 sovs; over eight flights-of hurdles about 3ft 6in high ; nomination, 1 aov ; ; ac ceptance, 2 sovs. 2 miles. 2. Racing Club Handicap, of 75, sovs; nomination, 1 aov ; acceptance, 3 sovs. miles. 3. County Plate Handicap, of 25 sovs; nomination, Ifsov; acceptance, I’sov. District horses only. 1 j miles. 4. Totalisatob 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 sovs, any surplus to go to the funds of the Club, j mile. 5. Welter Handicap, of 40 sovs?; nomi nation, 1 sov ; acceptance, 2 sovs ; minimum weight, lOst. Poe 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 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 tdl points connected with carrying out this programme to be final. 2. Canterbury Jockey Club Racing Buies 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 up to the date of the forthcoming meeting, and owned by a person who has resided in the said district during the same period. 4 Five per cent, will be deducted from the gross of all moneys payable in accord ance with this programme for expenses of the 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-ok on the evening of the first day’s racing. ACC EPi'A NOES. Acceptances for the first day’s handicaps mast 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. VTEW ZEALAND LOAN & MER OANTILE AGENCY COMPANY (LIMITED). Capital, £3,000,000. Reserve, £210,000. Makes LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES on Freeholds, on Stations and Stock, and on growing olij of Wool. RECEIVES CONSIGNMENTS of Wool, Grain, Tallow, Leather, Hid as, 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 ns CANTERBURY FOR— Ruston Proctor and Co.’s celebrated Com bined Threshing Machines and acknowledged to be the Beat Machines Imported into New Zealand. Felton and Gnilleanme s Patent Galvan ised Steel-barb Fencing Wire. Candy’s Patent Cotton Belting. Maldon Island Guano. Farther particulars on upplioatlon at the Company’s Offoes, Christchurch, Ashbur ton and Hakaia. JOHN COOKE, Manager. Christchurch. n 11. Agent, Asuburt'' W - JRNBR •



Christchurch Advertisements. Criterion House, OHRISTOHUOH. BEATTIE & 00. gLAOK, have pleasure in drawing the atten tion iof 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 a position to sell goods on the most favor able terms. Wo would direct r>*>ieial attention to the fact that our Isr'dß is regulated on a Cash Basis, and on? aim invariably to charge most moderate prices, in proof of which we solicit inspection of our large and varied stock. Wo feel satisfied our country friends will reap a substantial benefit by giving our estah 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 ns; our stock is largo and value extra good



DRESSMAKING on the PREMISES. In oar Ready-made Clothing Depart ment we hold a very large stock of gar ments of all descriptions, principally our own manufacture and of the Beit Colonial Tweeds. In our Tailoring Department we guar antee Style, Quality, and Perfect Fit, at unusually moderate prices. ONE SHILLING in the pound discount for prompt Cash. BLACK, BEATTIE & CO. 201, 2C3, 205, High street, CHRISTCHURCH



Carnival Month AT ARGYLE HOUSE, Commencing FRIDAY, 20th Inst. ■piOLJjOWING their custom for the past few jeara G. L. BEATH & CO are this week opening about Twenty Cases of FANCY GOODS for FREE DISTRIBUTION amongst their customers. SEE THE DISPLAY I UHEQUAUiED THIS SIDB OF THE LIHE. 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 STREET, Christchurch. THE Propietor of the above H >tel begs to notify that he has engaged the services of one of the best Chefs in the colonies, wuh 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, 614



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



D. 1.0. Qtrangbrs visitin CHRISTCHURCH Are often at a loss to know the best establishment for the pur chase of Drapery, Furnishings, Fancy Goods, Games, Crockery and Glassware. THE DRAPER Y & GENERAL IMPORTING COMPANY have an entirely NEW and IMMENSE STOCK OF BEST GOODS IN iLL 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. 0. BROWN, Manager. B. HALLENSTEIN, Chairman of Directors. Warehou’es— Cashel street ... Christchurch. High street ... Dunedin. 29 926



Metropolitan Hotel CASHEL STREET, Chrisiohuroh. (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 anct 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 10sj per 28 days, L 5. (Private apartments by arrangement). Permanent boarders, LI 6s per week. Ordinary, from 12 to 2 p.m. , Table d’Hdte, at 6.15 p.m. For further particulars, apply on the premises ; or, by letter, to ft ANAGER, Metropolitan Hotel, Box 14, 6 18 Christchurch.



J. Ballantyne & Co’s SPACIOUS NEW WAREHOUSE IS NOW OPEN With an Elegant Stock of NEW SUMMER 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 Sandatein's, and comprises a grand assortment of Men’s and Boys’ Clothing and Hals (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 I’IHE OLYD ESD ALE ENTIRE Horse, Prince "Victor Will travel the Wakanui, Longbeach, and Ashburton Forts districts, and will stand at. Notherby Lodge (opposite Canterbury Mills) on Saturdays. For further particulars and terms apply to Groom in charge, or GEORGE POCOOK, Proprietor



Business Notices. pBOWN IRON WORKS, ARMAGH STREET, Christchurch. Portable .Ranges Burn Wood and Coal —in Four Sizes. PAINTED CORRUGATED 111 ON IN Eour. Six and Seven Feet Lengths. 40 pec cent. Cheaper than Galvanised Iron, 10 1988



rr GRIESSELICa AND 00. IjL* WEAVERS’ HALL, ' WOOL EXCHANGE, LONDON, oxIIPPING AND COMMISSION MERCHANTS, Established 1865. 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 riski. References—Chief Office of the London and Westminster Bank, or Agra Bank, London, and most of the Colo-dal Banks. Current Price Lists, Produce Reports, and any necessary samples or information on application. 1 36 t oriBtKTON I'BivMA.U.NT BUILDING & INVESTMENT SOCIETY. The above Society pays Interest at rh rate of 4J per cent, per annum tor De posits at Call, 5 per v.apt. per annum for three months, and 6 per cent, per annum if fixed tor B months or over. j ward, Manager. Office Arcade Cambers, Burnett tree* . 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 T. Inman, station D, New York City, D. S. A. * 1 yyE have for sale cheap., WO XLPAOKS, full weights FENCING WIRE Nos. 8 and 9, at less than LINSEED, colonial BARBED WIRE, from L 27 10< to L6P a ton TURNIP & RAPE SEEDS, all descrip tions, guaranteed to grow OATS & CHAFF, large stock, low prices ENGLISH AND OTHER CLOVERS MATSON. COX & 00. Mr Wells, ORGANIST, &0., op CHRISTCHURCH TTTILL visit Ashburton on Saturday, W commencing September 26, 1886. Piano and Singing 4 guineas a term of 40 minutes lessons. Singing class at 430 p.m. to 5 p.m. at 10s a term. Arrangements can made at Mr Farley's Book and Musio Ware house. [



MR SIDNEY WOLF From the Royal Academy of Maaio Professor of Pianoforte and Singing, Begs to inform the inhabitants of Ashbnr ' m and surrounding district that the fresh „ -m commences on THURSDAY, the Bth instant. For terms apply to Mr Wolf, at his esidence, Oox street; or at Mr T. Farley, stationer, Saunders’ Buildings. Concerts, balls and parties arranged Pianofortes tuned, toned and regulated. . 81 gDPPORT LOCAL EXCELLENCE. V T. A. GATES’S SPECIALITIES The Cinder Sifter T T A. Gates, Cabinet v Picturb frame Maker, PET •*: SiREE 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 BIT. ERS Are put up in Squre, Panelled, Amber colortd Bottles, with White Label on one side, printed in Black Letters, and Green Bop Cluster; and, on the other side, fellow Label, with Directions in Red Let ter h, 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. O J .-./-v per day to be made by per- Sl. eons of either sex, in their own localities, at work for us. New business. All meet with wonderful sue- Anyoue 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 mailer free. Now is the time—don't delay, but write to ns at once. ddress Stinson and Co. Portland, Maine, United State*.



Business Notices NE box of Clark’s 841 pills is war ranted to care all discharges from tha urinary organa in either sex (acquired > or constitutional), gravel and pains in tbs back. Guaranteed tree from mercury. Sold in boxes 4s 6d each, by all chemists and patent medicine vendors. Sole pro prietors, The Lincoln and -Midland Coaa ties Drug Co., Lincoln, England. Whole sale of all the wholesale houses. 1 18 Reid and gray’s New Positive Feed Broadcast For Sowing Grain, Grass, Turnip, Rape, Mangold, etc., and the Turnip Sower can bn arranged, when ordered, to sow Lucerne or other small seeds simnltaneonsly 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 ox Grass by simply changing one wheel. Corn Drills all Sizes. Jointed Pulverising Disc Harrows. , The Best. —Over 600 in use. Improved Prize Ohappcutters.—With cast-steel mouthpieces, when properly handled, make no long straws, conse quently chafi requires no riddling. They are in use largely all over flew Zealand, several of the large-sized machines being lately fitted up at Christchurch. Improved Double and Treble Furrow Ploughs. —The best, and consequently the cheapest in the market. 3,4, and 5 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, and 4 horses. Best iron-bark swingle-trees- Ropes and pally gear for 4-horae yokes. Threshing machine fit tings Belting all sizes. Don and brass castings of all kinds to order. Fencing standards cat and punched to any length and gnage. Drays made from best sea soned timber, with Gilpin axles. Gray 1 ! patent standard for folding sheep. i>f the Gold Medal at the Melbourne Exhibition for their Double Furrow Plough, vide Jurors' Report;— (< Ploughs —ln plooghs there is one eat/ hiblt to which we wish to draw special attention as being the best, and that is the Double Furrow of Reii 7 and Gray, of Dunedin, New Zealand, in Jnish and con struction it is far superior tp any other Beedsower,



Rakaia. The New Zealand Loan Mercantile Agency Company are now representing oi »n this*district REID % ORAV n IHB ASHBURTON COUNTY JL STOCK AND SA LEY ARDS COMPANY (Ldcxcsd), Is prepared to Dip Sheep iN large or small lots at the following scale of charges:— For the first 600 sheep, one penny each For the second 600 sheep, one half penny each Forthesecond 1,000 sheep, one farthing each For flocks of over 2,000 special arrange* meats will be made- The material need will be charged for In addition to the above. GRORGE JAMESON, Secretary



JJOKE 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 ia 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, cambers of lives have been saved by its timely nse. Always have a bottle in the house. Sold-foverywhero at la 6d and 2a 6d per bottle. Wholesale agents, Kempthorne, Prosser and Co., Christchurch, and at the proprietor, H. Citron, Chemist, Akaroa. Ashburton Agent—Chas. Neate, Chemist. ATCHMAKERS SLA. /cnJiT. CH.



Government Notice. The public trust office OF NEW ZEALAND. Atention ia directed to the provisions of he Acts establishing this Office, and to the advantages placed thereby within easy each of every colonist. Subject to such provisions, the State offers to every per* on ; I.—About to make his or her Will or Codicil 2. —lntending to provide for Wife an hildren or others by dord of Settlement. 3. —Settling Property by way of Mar* iage Settlement. 4. —Desiring to renounce the Trusts of Will, having been appointed Executor or Trustee under the same. 5. —Having acted as Trustee, Executor or Administrator, wishing to be relieved oi she burthen of Trustee hip or Adminls ration, the option of ns sg the State ma thinory, and gives an absolute guarantee igainst loss of funds by fraud, peculation, or dishonesty. Evety information may be obtaine ALEXANDER LEAN, Agent at Ghristohuroh; Jr from R O. HAMEPTON, Pnblio rVustea Wellington, ISth May, XBBi