The Ashburton Guardian.

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ASHBURTON. MONDAY. DECEMBER *H. 1885.

IPRICE—ONE PENNY



Sgrreycr, Civil Engineers, fte, B. BOOKS AND SONS, Architects, 3mz> Knunua. Val’tatobs, LianrsiD SoXVWTOKS, AKP LaITD BbOXBES, v TRIANGLE, WAKANOI ROAD, Ashbwow. Conveyances. rniNWALD AND MOUNT SOMERS I RAILWAY. MOUNT SOMERS AND CAVENDISH ROYAL MAIL COACH. The/above Ct»ach leaves Hood’s hotel or Cavendish Rail way Station o»#ry day, neetlr g each train. Passengers by morning train may pro seed by coach to Alford forest, thence to. Methven In time for the last train for Christchurch, or msy nturn in time for thfc last train for Ashburton. Parcels and Orders will receive every attention. Horses and Baggies on hire, i# JOHN HOOD AUSTRALASIAN jpABOXLS EXPRKS.es. Sl Parcels and Packages forwarded to any , address, at cheap, through, inclusive ■ rates. v . One charge. No extras. No trouble. * No charge for booking or for collecting rages np to B6lbs weight within the , Dally despatches by Hail, and to d Britain, Europe and Australia by steamer. Extract from tariff; tnolnding all charges to Address of Consignee :



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DRAPERY # ' v FLAiKNELS) ftOi Boptaand Shoes, LargdStock of Groceries and Oilmen’s Stores. »■ ;■ i’i#.* S?ECIAR VALUEIK CHOICE TEA ' ' JTBSDAND SEED OAT . fXOUK, SEAN, AND SH BPS. All at the lowest prices possible. Gena m vtaliM end no make-bellere or shun discount, end other indooemen pf ossh. Families waited on weekly pf taper tfreqoirod. DsWIIiIAMSON, Silt Sts bit, Abhbvbto , Under* andOaas pieer > r n mim that' In^og the Du reeent end laapsoved Hbabss and Vonabn Coach, are prepared to furnish end conduct Funerals on apodal end moat ieeeonabld tem -Goontry orders will reedTepeoaptattention. Note tiiead dreee, owner oP Wakanoi roan end Ous afreet. Orders may. be left at the Ash burton Coach Factory; or Bos 16, Post Offibe Ashburton. 16Y



M OUNT SOMERS & MBTHVEN ROY AL MAIL COACH. Qb and after Junn Ist, J. 885, the endenlgned will ran* Coach each To*, day, Thanday and Satnrday, starting at boob from Hood'i Hotel, Mount Somers, jor Spriogbom end Alford Forest, there connecting witfaOoff* Coach from Methven returning-aerne evening. F»r»—Spring barn, 2*, retora, Si| Alford Forest, 4m, 1 27 T. HU G bioultural A . Machine Shop, WAKAHCI ROAD. OSABLES BAT Bepeln Engine*, Combine*, Chaff-cutter*, TTn*j?pr end Bader*, end all olaasea of fipeelal attention given to Bicycle*, Trieyel** and BegrlngMaohlne*. iMwn Mogrem repaired, aharpencd and aborted.



Stud Notices. Kingfisher. TEN Thoroughbred Hone' KING FISHER will travel Ashburton and Surrounding District* this season. For pedigree, performances on the tnrf, and in the Show ring and fees, see cards, or apply to , K. OOOKSon, Proprietor; or Groom in Charge. Groom’s fee as usual. 10 676



fJIHE THOROUGHBRED HOUSE Perkin Warbeck n. (By Perkin Warbeck—Miss Kate), Will Stand this Season at GROVE FARM, TINWALD (See Card*). For fartbe* particulars, apply to 9 626 B. GATES, Tinwal* 1



TO TRAVEL this season the Thorough bred imported Horse Calstock. After this date the fees will be:—Ls 5s for thoroughbreds; L2 10s for half-breds; guarantees, L 7 7»- Good English grnss paddocks free until Ist of January, 1886. All c&'e but no responsibility, Groomage fees, &s, 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 Melbourne Cup, the winner's dam being got by Oastle Hill, sire of onr local horse Oalstock. Good breeding this. Castle Hill ia acknowledged to be the sire of the beet horses over sticks in the Southern Hemisphere. Python A Bay Horse bred by Hon £ R. Cox of New South Wales, cot by Kyogle dam Nnicut (dam of Dagforth and Hercules) by Pitsford—Amber by Glaucua —Spendora by Emancipation. Kyogle by William Tell, Cassandra by Tros. PYTHON has shown himself to be the most successful sire with half bred mares



most successful sire with half bred mares ever imported to New Zealand. Before leaving New Sooth Wales he aired that pood horse, Rival; winner of the Oorln thion Cap in Sydney, carrying top weight and beating a field of eleven others. He also tired in New Zealand Comet and Trumpeter, winners of many good raoea, although out of half-bred mares. He is the aire of Busy-body, Hollywood and Monaghan, all showing plenty of form and quality. e Terms—Thoroughbred mares, LlO 10s; half-bred mares, L 6 sa. Payable lat January, 1886. Gaod grass paddocks provided 2s 6d per week, every care taken but no responsibility. For farther particulars apply to L. MARKET, 0802 Proprietor, Netherby Lodge. Digby Grand. THE Thoroughbred Horse DIGBY GRAND, by Tradueer (imp.) ont of Aglaia (imp.) will stand in Ashburton on Tuesdays, and will travel the Tinwald, Winslow and Hinds districts on Wednes days. For farther particulars apply to groom In charge. Tam O’jShanter Will stand at Longboach. Mares grazed free until January 1. JOHN GRIGG, Proprietor. JSC Rouser. THE Thoroughbred Horse ROUSER, will stand in Ashburton this season. By 'Messenger ont of Kate O’Shane, Messenger, bred In N.S.W. by Mr W. Town, by Bottler ont of Ludla (see N.S.W. Stnd Book). Kate O’Shane, by Caledon (imported from Ireland) out of Lara by Emigrant ont of Maggie (see N. Z. Stnd Book). ROUSER is a beautiful dappled grey of immense power and substance. While showing Jots of quality be is fit to carry IBat to hounds. ROUSER 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—L3los; guaranteed, L 5 6b. For farther partioalars apply L. MARKET 10800 Proprietor, Netbe»Hy Lod Stock Bales. Rakaia Sales. WE bag to intimate to onr clients that for the the SALES of STOCK, IMPLEMENTS and SUNDRIES will be held at the Rakaia the LAST THURSDAY in every month. NEW ZEALAND”LOAN AND MER. PANTILE AGENCY COMPANY. 8 306 MATSON, COX & CO. r 8 KENNEDY & MISS CAMERON DRESSMAKERS, Compton's Buildings, Moore atreet, Ashburton N.B.—Registry Oftoe (e Female Bar* ▼ante.



Sporting. IN3LOW AND TINWALD RACE MEETING. Will be held (by hind permission of Mr R. Wilkin) in one of the Grove Farm paddocks, on JANUARY Ist, 1886. To start punctually at 11 o’clock. Judgb: M. Stitt. Starter. Dr Leahy. ; fIAUDIOAI*PKBB : 0. C. Fooks ' . or Athletics—Messrs 6, James and J. Purchase Clerk of Coubsb: David Jackson. Cleek of SoAi/*s: Robert B. Jeff. Committee: James Begg I A. McLeod E. Gates | M. Scott J. Beseltine I O. Jepbson President: 0. G. Hawdon. * Vice* Presidents : J. O N. Grigg D. McLean James Wilkin 8. Saunders I Dr Leahy F. Lewis G. James



Hurdle Handicap, of 15 sovs. miles; «. ret six flights of hurdles, about 3ft Gin high. Second horse to receive 50s from Vho stakes. Nomi nation, 10s; acceptance, 10s. vinwald Cup Handicap, of 25 sovs and a Cap valaed 15, presented by Mr O. O. Hawdon, of Westerfield 1J miles. Second horse to receive L 5 from the stakes. Nomination, 20a; acceptance, 20a. Trotting Race; a distance handicap, of IB aoVs. Two miles. Second horse to receive 50a from the stakes. No weight under 10st, Nomination, 10a; acceptance, 15s Maiden Plate, of LlO. One mile. Weight-for-ege. Entrance, 20a. 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. Entrance, Ll. Bst up Consolation Handicap, 10 sovs. One mile. NomirUion, 10a; acceptance, 10s; dde within ten minutes after the weights are declared. Hurry Scurry, for a sweep of 10s.



ATHLETIC EVENTS, x. 100 Tarda Handicap. Entrance, 2a. irat prize, LI; second, 10a Running High Jump. Entrance, First prize. LI; second, 10a 3. Quoita ; 21 yards; 21 up. First fize, L2; aeoond, LI 4. Three Legged Race Entrance, 2s pee pair; 100 yards. First prize, 15a ; second, 7s 6d 6, One Mile Handicap. Entrance 3s. First prize, L2; second, LI 6. Egg and Spoon Race. Entrance, la. First prize, 10s*, second, 5a 7. Single Women’s Race; 80 yardn; for a dress piece 8. 220 Yards Fiat Race Handicap. First prize, LI; 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 tronaers; entrance, Is 11. 440 Yards Hat Race Handicap. First prize, LI 10s; second, 10s; entrance 2s; acceptance, Is 12. Consolation, 170 yards. First prize, 16s; second, 6s; entrance, Is RULES AND REGULATIONS. 1. No entry will ba 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 oat tho pro gramme to be final. 2. Ashburton Racing Club ruleaadhered to where practicable. 3. The races are open so any horse com monly resident in the district lying North of the Orari river and South of the Selwyn rivet 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. 6. All nominations and acceptances go to the funds of the Olnb. 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 waid, before 10 p.m. on December 12(h, 1885. Weights will be declared on De cember 19th, 1885. Acceptances are to be made to the Secretary, at Scott’s Hotel, rinwald ' * tee than 10 p.m. on Satur day, December I *BS. ' IEPHSON, x. Secretary.



HE REASON WHY ORR AND ALCORN’S Gigantic Drapery Sale la each an Immense Because the sale la a genuine one, every article being reduced Beoanee the reductions aretremendoua, in many cases being less than half price Because our prices are lower that any other house can compete with, our object being the reduction of the stock, irresponsive of loss Because the reductions we have made are universal, and not on a few Bpe- 1 olal Lines, for the purpose of catching the unwary Because our stock la superior to others, being mostly direct importations, and is now being sold at less than wholesale prices To thoroughly understand and appreci ate the bargains now being offered, pur chasers wouid require to call and inspect he stock . We refrain ilora ! quoting prices as un teas the quality la known prices are no aide. Call early and call often at the Gigantic Sale At Orr and Alcorn’s Success



Sporting OUNX SOMERS ANNUAL Sports & Races, SATUkDAY, DEOEMB R 26th, 1885, BOXING DAY. PROGRAMME• 1. Handicap Hurdle Rack of 10 sots; entrance, 10a; acceptance, 10a ; ac ceptances to go to the second hots® ; 2 miles ; eight llights of hardies, 3{t | Sin high. 2. Maiden Plate of 6aovs, with a sweep stake of 6s oaijh for second horse ; entrance, 5s ; | mile ; weight-for age; for all horses that have never won public money. 3. Handicap Trot of 8 sovs; entrance, 10s, acceptance, 5s ; acceptances to go to second horse; 3 miles ; no weight under list 71b 4. Mount Somers Cup Handicap of 12 sovs; second horse to receive 2 eoVS from stake ; entrance, 10s; accep tance, 10s; 1J miles. 5. Pony Race of 3 sovs: second horse to save entrance; entrance, sa; height, 14 hands; |-milo ; catch weights, 6 Burst Scubr*, of 4 sovs, with a sweep of 6s to go to second horse ; entrance 6s ; 1 mile ; catch weights. RDLKS.



1. All races are confined to horses that have been commonly resident in that por« tion of the old Mount Homers Road Dis* trict, lying south of the North Ashburton river, from September 30th, 1885, and owned by a person who has resided in the said district during the same period. 2. Three horses the bona fide property of different owners to start or no race. 3. ho entry will be received except on condition that the decision of the Oora mittoe or whom they may appoint, will be final in all cases of dispute, or on all points in carrying out the programme 4., Protests mast be made la writing, and handed to the Secretary, accompanied by a deposit of 20s within SO minutes of the race being run. Should the protest prove frivolous, deposit to be forfeited. 5. All horses to be ridden out so long as they have a reasonable chance of win uing. 6 Owners of horses must be subscribers of not less than 10s to the fund. 7. Five per cent will be deducted from all money paid for prizes for expenses. 8 First race to start at 10.30 a. m. 9 Tho usual Athletio Sports will be held, lor which liberal prizes will be given. 12 97 All entries to be made on the ground



Di Speer’s PRIVATE DISPENSARY, Palmer ston Buildings, Foot of Queen street, Auckland. Established for tbe Scientific and Speedy Care of Ohronic, Nervous, and Special Diseases. Dr Speer is a regu lar Graduated Physician, educated at Harvard College, C .8. He has devoted a lifetime to, and is acknowledged to be the most expert Physician in his specialty In the United States, Young men and Middle-aged Men, who suffer from Ner. voua and Physical Debility, Loss of Energy and Memory, "Eruptions on the Face, Mental Depression, Kidney and Bladder Troubles, Neuralgia, Rheuma tism, Scrofula, Salt Rheum, Paralysis, Fits, Spinal Disease, St Vitus’ Dance, Liver Complaint, Asthma, Catarrh, Heart Disease, Oravel, Piles, etc., and are tired of taking mineral drugs, will do well to oome and try the Dootor’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; his treatment consists wholly in the use of vegetable remedies. Many ate they who have implanted in their sys tem, by improper use of calomel, seed, which produce an annual crop of diseasd- To such be would say, oome and be healed. Is matters not what your troubles may be, fTme and let the Doctor examine your cose. If it is curable, be will tell you oa; if it is not, be will tell you that; for be will not undertake a case unless he is confident of effecting a cure. It will cost you 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 tbe following complaints,—Cold extremities, weak stomachs, lama and weak backs, nervous and sick headaches, constipation and indigestion, pain in the side and back lenohorrea, etc, etc. —I wish it distinctly understood that 1 do not claim to perform impossibilities, or to have a miraculous power. All applying to me will receive my honest opinion of their complaints. No experimenting. 1 will guarantee a positive cure in every case 1 undertake, or forfeit L2OO. Consultation in Office or by letter, FJSRBB. 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 ne oessay for a complete cure can be sent tree from observation on receipt of symp • m*



Public Companies. \TEW ZEALAND LOAN & MER 1\ OANTILE 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. UNDERTAKES INDENTS of British, Continental, Bast Indian, and Ameri can goods, and Commissions in all branches of Mercantile Business. HOLDS PERIODICALS AUCTION SALES of Wool, Grain, Skins, Hides, Tallow, Live Stock, Land, etc, at its Salerooms, Warehouses and the Cen tral Markets. Special and Clearing Sales also conducted. Supplies WOOL PACKS and CORN SACKS, at Lowest Current Rates, AGENTS IN CANTERBURY FOR— Ruston Proctor and Co. ’s celebrated Com bined Threshing Machines and Engines, acknowledged to be the Best Machines Imported into New Zealand. Felton and Gnilleaume s Patent Galvan ised Steel-barb Fencing Wire. Candy's Patent Cotton Belting. Maldon Island Guano. Further particulars on application at the Company’s Offices, Christchurch, Ashbur ton and Hakala. JOHN COOKE, Manager. Christchurch. *L H. Agent, AshDarW a W. TURNER



Christ church Advertisements. Criterion House, CHRISTOHUOH. JJLAOK, BEATTIE & CO. We have pleasure in drawing the atten tion of the residents in the Ashbnrton 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. We would direct ooecial attention to the fact that our regulated on a Cash Basis, and onr 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 lishment 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; onr stock is large and j value extra good DRESSMAKING on th* PREMISES. In our Ready-made Clothing Depart ment wo hold a very large stock of gar ments of all descriptions, principally our own manufacture and of the Best Colonial Tweeds. In our Tailoring DepartmentSo 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, 20ih Inst. JIOLLOWING their custom for the past few years G. L. BEATH & 00 are this week opening about 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. Heath & Go., TAILORS, DRAPERS, MILLINERS, &c. t CASHEL STREET, CHRISTCHURCH Carnival Month AT ARGYLE HOU



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 (he 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 Siring Band will play all the newest music in dialog-room from 13.30 to 1.30 l«Wbd»f,



Christchurch Advertisements. QOUNIRY VISITORS TO CHRIST CHURCH Will find the three O’a— Comfort ! Cheapness t! 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 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 OP BEST GOODS IN ALL DEPARTMENTS. The Pnblio 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’ Refresbmen Rooms and Lavatories. THE DRAPERY AND GENERAL IMPORTING CO. OP NEW ZEALAND, Lid., CO-OPERATIVE E. C. BROWN, Manager. B. HALLBNSTBIN, Chairman of Directors. Warehou-ea— Cashel street ... Christchurch. High street ... Dunedin. 10 920



Metropolitan Hotel OASHBL STREET, Christchurch. (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, LI 10sj per 28 days, L 5. (Private apartments by arrangement). Permanent boarders, LI 5s per week. Ordinary, from 12 to 2 p.m. ; Table d’H6te, at 6.15 p.m. For further particulars, apply on the premises; or, by letter, to MANAGER, Metropolitan Hotel, Box 14, 0 18 Christchurch.



J. Ballantyne & Co’s QPAOIOUS NEW WAREHOUSE IS NOW OPEN With an Elegant Stock of NEW SUMMER DRAPERY, Bought in the Homo markets on the mo&t favorable terms from the manu facturers, and to be sold at prices that mast Defy Competition. THE GENTS' DEPARTMENT Is now Removed to that part of the Premises East of the New Building, • next Sandatein’a, and comprises a grand assortment of Men’s and Boys’ Olothing 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 HOUSE, Established 1854. 9 662 THE CLYDESDALE ENTIRE Hone, Prince Victor Will travel the Wakanui, Longbeach, and Ashburton Forks districts, and will stand at Netherby Lodge (opposite Canterbury Mills) on Saturdays. For further particulars and terms apply to Groom in charge, or GEORGE POCOOK, Proprietor



Business Notices. pROWN IRON WORKS, ARMAGH STREET, Christchurch. Portable .Ranges Burn Wood and Coal—in Four Sizes. PAINTED CORRUGATED IRON nr HVmr. Five, Six and Seven Feet Lengths. 40 pee cent. Cheaper than Galvanised Iron. 10 1988 j



Hgriessklich AND 00. • WEAVERS’ HALL, "’■•’‘OL EXCHANGE, LONDON, SHIPPING AND COMMISSION MERCHANTS, Established 1856. 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, j Orders to be accompanied by Letters of ‘ Credit or part remittance in Bank Drafts or Produce. Open Policies of Insurance for floating cargoes to cover sea risks. References—Chief Office of the London and Westminster Bank, or Agra Bank, London, and most of the Colonial Banks. Current Price Lists, Produce Reports, and any necessary samples or information on application. 1 35 Ashburton permanent BUILDING & INVESTMENT SOCIETY. The above Society pays Interest at th. rate of per cent, per annum for De posits at Call, 6 per cant, per annum for three months, and 6 per cent, per annom If fixed tor 6 months or over. J WARD, Manager. Office'.- Arcade Otiambers. Barnett 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 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, New York City, P.B. A. 1 HAVE FOR SALE CHEAP. WOOL?AOKS, full weights FENCING WIPE Nos. 8 and 9, at loss than c LINSEED, colonial BARBED WIRE, fron* LS7-10S to L 5?



a-ton v j TURNIP & RAPE SEEDS, all descrip. tions, guaranteed to grow OATS & CHAFF, large stock, low prices ENGLISH AND OTHER CLOVERS MATSON. COX & 00.



Mr Wells,. ORGAKIBT, &c., of CHRISTCHURCH TTTILL visit Ashburton on Saturday, VV commencing September 26,1886- Piano and Singing 4 goineaa a term of 40 minutes lessons. Singing class at 4.30 p.m. to 5 p.m. at 10s a term. Arrangements can u e made at Mr Farley’s Book and Mnsio Ware house.



MR SIDNEY WOLF From the Royal Academy of Music Professor of Pianoforte and Singing, Begs to inform the inhabitants of Ashbnr > jn and surrounding district that the fresh 'm commences on THURSDAY, the Bth instant. For terms apply to Mr Wou, at his esidence, Cox street; or at Mr T. Fablby, stationer, Saunders’ Buildings. Concerts, balls and parties arranged Pianofortes toned, toned and regulated. \U gDPPORT LOCAL EXCELLENCE. T. A. GATES’S SPECIALITIES



SOME! unscrupulous firms are trying to force on the New Zealand pe pie a Nostrum, under toe cloak that it is made in the United States— WHICH 18 NOT TRUE. < Under this pretence they are trying to deceive the Public and Incautious Pur chasers Into the belief that they are the Genuine AMERICAN HOP BITTERS. We wish to warn all honest and unsus pecting people against this DECEPTION, and to call the attention once more to the facta that the Genuine American Co.’s BOP BITTERS Are 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, fellow 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 Tft O per day to be made by per eons of either sex, In their own localities, at work for us. New business. All meet with wonderful sue- I 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. Bey. and girls earn nearly as much as Pull particulars and instructions maitav free. Now is the time—don't delay, but write to ns at once, address Suwon akbOo. Portland, ftlaioe, TJnUed SUto*,



Business Notices ONE box of Clark's n 41 pills is war* ranted to core all discharges from the urinary organa in either sex (acquired dr constitutional), gravel and pains, in the back. Guaranteed tree .from mercury. Sold in boxes 4a 6d oach, by all chemists and patent medicine vendors. Sola pro prietors, The Lincoln and Midland Coun ties Drug Co,, Lincoln, England. Whole sale of all the wholesale houses. 118 Reid and gba rs 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. Corn Drills all Sixes. Jointed Pulvekisino DisoHarrowb.— The Best.—Over 800 in use. Improved Prize Ohamouttkbs. —With oast-steel mouthpieces, when properly handled, make no long straws, conse quently chad requires no riddling. They | are in use largely all over New 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 grabbers. Cambridge rollers, 20, 24, and 26 inches diam. Plain cylinder field rollers. Horae gears for 1, 2,3, and 4 horses. Beat iron-bark swingle-trees. Ropes and pally gear for* 4-horse yokes. Threshing machine fit > tings Belting all sizes. Iron and brass castings of all kinds to order. Fencing standards out and punched to any length and gnage. Drays made from best sea soned timber, with Gilpin axles. Gray's patent standard for folding sheep.



Winner*, jf the Gold Mkdxl at the Melbourne Exhibition for their Doubl* Fuhkow Plough, vide 'Jurors’ Report:— “Ploughs —ln ploughs there Is one ex• Mbit to which we wish to draw special attention as being the best, and that Is the Double Furrow of Rei* and Gray, of Dunedin, Sew Zealand, fat finish and con* struction it is far superior to any other Rakaia. The New Zealand Loan Mercantile Agency Company are now representing os in this district * GRAV FI VHK ASHBURTON COUNT J. STOCK AND SATJSYARDS COMPANY (Lociikd), la 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 500 sheep, one half penny each > Forjthe 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 foe in addition to the above. GEORGE JAMESON. Secretary.



JJORB VALUABLE THAN GOLD If a 'Jallj Increasing demand and an endless number of testimonials are a criterion of the popularity of an article, than Dr Low’s CHERRY PECTORAL is one of the wonders of the present, en lightened age. ’ During the -past winter and spring diseases of the throat and lungs have been very prevalent, and it has been admitted on all sides that whom ever this valuable remedy has been ob tainable, numbers of lives have been saved by Its timely use. Always have a bottle in the house. Soldfevety where at Is 6d and Ss 6d per bottle. Wholesale agents, Eempthorne, Prosser and Oa, Christchurch, and at the proprietor, H. Citron, Chemist, Akaroa. Ashburton I Agent— Obas. Neate, Chemist;. ATCHMAKERS tjEWEUSRS, y CH-CH.



Government Notice. fjiHß PUBLIC TRUST ' OFFICE OF NEW ZEALAND. * provisions of Atention la directed to the __ j *_ the Acts Offi 0 ®.’,,, che advantages placed thereby e&s y reach of every colonist. Subjo ct 40 BUC “ provisions, the State offers to e ver 7 P er on : L—About to make his or her "Win or Codicil 2. —lntending to provide forWif i 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. 6.—Having acted as Trustee, Executor or Administrator, wishing to be relieved <u che burthen of Trustee hip or Adminia ration, the option of us.jg the State ma hinory, and gives an absolute guarantee .gainst loss of funds by fraud, peculation, .r dishonesty. Every information may be obtaina vom ALEXANDER LEAN, Agent at Christchurch; •it from R. C. HAMEET9N, Public ‘flfOftee Wellington, TSth May, Igft