The Ashburton Guardian.

IPKICE—ONE PENNT

VOL. V-No. 1340

ASHBURTON. TUESDAY. DECEMBER I. 1885.



suHeyor, Civil Engineers, &c, 1 I f"T T'. ■ ; i > Up: FOOKB AND SONS, Architects, I**} i#witoW!, Immm Sunvnvbns, ak». him Bnoxnns, *' TfcIAISGLE. AVAKAKUI ROAD, : 'Aiunvot. , Oanvhyaiicee. PI iINWaLD AND MCUNT SOMERS i RAILWAY. MOUNT SOMERS AND CAVENDISH ROYAL MAIL COACH. The above Ceaoh leaves Hood’s hotel or Cavendish-Railway Station every day, meetit g each train. Passengers by morning train may pro* *»ed by coach to Alford Forest, thence to Methyen in time for the last train for Christchurch, or may r*tnm in time for the last train for Ashburton. Parcels and Orders will receive every attention. Horses and Baggies on hire. In JOHN HOOD AUSTRALASIAN JpAROELS EXPR B£ «. Parcels and Packages forwarded to any address, at cheap, through, inolnsive rates. One charge No extras. ,No trouble. No charge for booking or for collecting / packages up to B6lht wi-ight within the city. Daily despatches by Rail, and to Orest Britain, Europe and Australia by every steamer. Extract from tariff including all charges to Addrcas of Consignee < 2 » I I £ VJ Bt I- * i •



* & p. ar t.t.’S » ■P* o-_ P M In P* 5= IWe are now receiving parcels for Home to dtigrfft l * • per Toogarito, sailing this month. Revised cheap rates. effected if desired. Tariff and all information on application tUff A GRAHAM, * Box 937 Post Office, Christchurch ; and Telephone 22. 8 1572 ■.? f Eotleee. DAIUB Seed Oftts* Undersigned has a foil Stock I’ COLONIAL clothing rp ■ DRAPERY i FLANNELS, dto. gbotaend Shoes, Large Stock of Groceries *nd Oilmen’* Stores. Special yalubinchoice tea ? FLOUR, BRAnTaND SH BPS. Large discount, and other indneemeo •each. . waited ooweekly Baa* Bunt) Aihiuiio M; ■ •JO'-sT* *¥r ■ r. 4 no , AK.SE BEOS., Bailden, Under } takm, eta, Wakand roed and Case BtHf- Ihaßte recent sod Impiwod HaAMa and MMnanMOeaa^arepnpeMdtofrenish hadeoedeat funerals onapeokl and most tensionable fern* OoonUry ordem wffl receive p*op!* Hole theed dreefc comee of Wqkanui road »nd Csss street* Orders may be left at the Ash- Jmrids Coach factory; or Box 16, Post



ormr soMBRs & methven ROYAL HAIL OOAOH. ' Oi| aindAfter Janosiy Ist, 1886, the , undantgned will run s Coach each Ton day, Thursday and Saturday, starting at *poon ftOB Hood’* Hotel, Mount Somen, ~ forSpriogtwnp and* Alford gomt, there «OniieotiitgwithDa£ , a Coach from Methron retamUg wne arening- fW*-Bpring return, St) Alford Forest, 4s, 1 0B I 0 DLTUBiI Machine Shop, WAKUTOI BOAD. CHARLES BAY /' i Attention given to Bicycler. Maehinee. r General repairs. ft 1 Repair* SnginM; Combines, Chaff- Beepers and Binders, and all ol fatten, olauea of Movers rspama, enarpenea a*iu



Stud Notices. Kingfisher, THE Thoroughbred Horae KING FISHER will travel Ashburton and Surrounding Districts this season. For pedigree, performances oh the turf, and in the Show ring and fees, see cards, or apply to V. OOOKS<"»N, Proprietor; or Groom ip Charge. Groom’s fee as usual. 10 f>76



rjIQE THOROUGHBRED HORSE Perkin Warbeck n, (By Perkin Warbeck—Mias Kate), Will Stand thia Season at GROVE FARM, TINWALD (See Cards). For forth*- particulars, apply to 9 626 E GATES, Tinwal*’



TO TRAVEL this season the Thorough bred imported Horse Calstock. After this date the fees will be:—L6 6s for thoroughbreds; L2 10s. for half-breds; guarantees, L 7 7s- Good English gr-ss paddocks free until Ist of January, 1886 All ca*e but no responsibility. Groomage fees, ss, 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 Castle Hill, sire of onr local horse Calstock. Good breeding this. Castle Hill is acknowledged to be the sire of the bast horses over sticks ia the Southern Hemisphere. Python 4 . Bay Horse bred by Hon E R. Cox Xi. of New South Wales, cot by Kyoglw dam Nuicut (dam of Dagworth and Hercules) by Fitsford—Amber by Glanous —Spend ora by Emancipation. Kyogle by William Tell, Cassandra by Tros. PTTHON has shown himself to be the most successful sire wi'h half bred mares ever imported to New Zealand. Before leaving New South Wales be sired that good-horse, Rival; winner of the Oortn thiou Cop in Sydney, carrying top weight end beating a field otelevon others. He also sired in New Zealand Comet and Trumpeter, winners of many good races, although ont of half-bred mares. He is the sire of Busy-body, Hollywood and Mpnaghan, all showing plenty of form and quality. Terms—Thoroughbred mares, LlO 10s; half-bred mares, L 5 ss. Payable Ist January, 1886. Oaod grass paddocks provided 2s 6d per week, every care taken but no responsibility. For farther particulars apply to L. MARKET, 0 802 Proprietor, Netberby Lodge. Digby Grand. THE Thoroughbred Horse DIGBT GRAND, by Tradncer (imp.) out of Aglsia (imp.) will stand in Ashburton on Tuesdays, end will (ravel the Tinwald, Winslow end Hinds districts on Wednes days For farther particulars apply to groom In charge. Tam O’Shanter Will stand at Longbeaob. Mares grazed free nntil January 1. JOHN GRIGG, Proprietor.



Houser. THE Thoroughbred Horae ROUSER, will stand in Ashburton this season. By Messenger out of Kate O’Shane, Messenger, bred in N.5..W., by Mr W. Town, by Bottler out of LuJia (see N.B.W. Stud Book). Kate O'Shane, by Caledon (Imported from Ireland) out of Lora by Emigrant out of Maggie (see N.Z. Stad Book). HOUSER is a beautiful dappled grey of immense power and substance. While showing lots of quality he is fit to carry 18it to hounds. ROtTSER has proved himself fast, stout and a magnificent fencer, Jmt while undergoing a prepara tion for die Grand National, met with an accident, which necessitated throwing him out of work for a time. Terms—L3 10s; gnsianteed, L 5 6s. For further particulars apply j L. MARKET 10800 Proprietor. Ncthefby Lod



Stock Sales. Rakaia Sales. WE beg to intimate to oar clients that for the fu*~.re the SALES of STOCK, IMPLEMENTS and SUNDRIES vill be held at the Rakaia the LAST THURSDAY in every month. NEW ZEALAND MER CANTILE AGENCY COMPANY. 8 306 MATSON, COX X 00. rBS KENNEDY & MISS CAMERON L DRESSMAKERS, Compton’s Buildings, Moore street, Ashburton N.B.—Registry Office to Female Ser ▼ante.



Sporting. riN3LOW AND TINWALD AMALGAMATED RACE MEETING. Will be held (by kind permission of Mr R. Wilkin) in one of the Grove Farm paddocks, on JANUARY Ist, 1886. To start punctually at 11 o'clock. President: O. G. Hawdon. Vice- Presidents : J O N. Grigg I James Wilkin D. McLean | J edge: M. Stitt. Starter. Dr Leahv. ': iIANDICAPPEBS : 8. 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 E. Gates J. Beseltine F. Lewis A. McLeod M. Scott 0. Jephson G. James 1. Hurdle Handicap, of" 15 sovs. 1£ miles ; <- *er six flights of hardies, about 3ft 6in high. Second horse to receive 60s from She stakes. Nomi nation, 10s; acceptance, 10s. . J.TNWALD CUF HANDICAP, Of 25 SOTS and a Cup valued 16, presented by Mr 11. G. Hawdon, of Wester field 1£ miles. Second horse to receive L 6 from the stakes. Nomination, 20s; acceptance, 20a. 3. Trotting Race; a distance handicap, of 15 sovs. Two miles. Second horse to receive 50s from the stakes. No weight under lOst. Nomination, 10s; acceptance, 16s Maiden Plate, of LlO. One mile. Weight-fir age. Entrance, 20s, 5. Selling Hack Race, 10 sovs. J. mile. The winner to be sold imme diately after the race for LlO, any surplus to go to the Club's fund. Entrance, LI. Bst up Consolation Handicap, 10 sovs. One mile. Nomir At ion, 10s; acceptance, 10s; due within ten minutes after the weights are declared. 7. Hurry ScUrrt, for a sweep of 10s. ATHLETIC EVENTS. X. 100 Yards Handicap. Entrance, 2s. irst prize, LI; second, 10s Running High Jump. Entrance, First prize, LI; second, 10a 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, X.l 6. Egg and Spoon Race. Entrance, Is. First prize, 10a, second, 6s 7. Single Women's Race; 80 yards; for a dress piece 8. 220 Yards Flat Race Handicap. First prize, LI; second, 10a; entrance, 2s 9. Married Women's Tor a dress piece 10. Old Men's Race (over 40 years). For pair of trousers; entrance, Is 11. 440 Yards Flat Race Handicap. First prize, LI 10s; second, 10s; entrance 2s; acceptance, Is 1 12. Consolation, 170 yards. First prize, 16s; second, sa; entrance, Is



RULES AND REGULATIONS. 1. No entry will be recslvod except on the conditions that all disputes, claims, and objections arising out of the racing shall bo 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 Glob 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 Sooth 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 daring the same period. 4. Five par 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, 1886. Acceptances are to be made to the Secretary, at Scott's Hotel, j finwald ’ ■ ter than 10 p.m. on Satur day, December I '35. IEPHSON, Secretary.



WAR OR NO WAR?—It gives me reel 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 onghter, and below the cost I don’t profess to sell But in fair play none ban beat me, I give them leave to eat me, who do hot think I serve them very well. Now, as might be expected, my stock is well selected, while great variety of goods I have in store. The teas so ably blended, can be well recommended, as has been often ad vertised before. Nelson, Moate and Oo are showing, how the public taste is grow ing for really pure and nicely blended teas. And those who h«ve not tried them, should let self Interest guide them, and buy of me the thing that’s sure to please. Tea, Grocery, Fancy Goods, Glass, China, Earthenware, Fruit and Italian Warehouse, H. M. OARSON, Bast street, Ashburton. Agent for Arthur Tates, Garden seeds, wholesale and retail agent for Nelson, Moate and Co’s pure blended teas.



Sporting SHBURTON RACING CLUB. SPRING MEETING. THURSDAY AND FRIDAY, December 10 and 11, 1885. President —M. G. Wright. Yice:Prosi detlt—'.V, O, VVhiker. Judge—M. Stitt. Stewards— —W. B. Denshire, C. 0. Foots, H. Frit,divider, R. Fried lander, John O, G. tlawdon, X- Leahy, O. W, Purnell, w. G. Rosa. Treasurer—o. O. Fooks Starter —T. Leahy. Clerk of the .-cales—M. Friedlander. Clerk of the Course—A. Hewaon. Handioap perß—The Handicapping Committee of the Club. First race each day to start at 1 p.m. 1. County Hurdle Race Handicap, of 30 sova; over six flights of hurdles 3ft 6in high ; nomination, 1 sov ; ac ceptance, 1 boy. 14 miles. District horses only. 2. Free Handicap, of 40 sovs; accep tance, 2 sovs 1 mile 3. Ashburton Cup Handicap, of 125 sovs ; nomination, 1 eov ; acceptance, 5 sovs. 14 miles. 4. Ladies’ Purse, of 40 sovs; welter handicap; gentlemen riders; nomi nation, 1 sov; acceptance, 1 sov. 14 miles. 6. Post Stakes of nomination, 1 sov, to be made to the Secretary immediately after the Ladies Purse 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. Flyino Handicap, of 50 sovs ; Dam nation, 1 sov ; acceptance, 2 soys, f mils. 1. Handicap Hurdle Race, of 50 sovs; over eight flights of hurdles about 3ft 6in high ; nomination, 1 sov :i ; ac ceptance, 2 sovs. 2 miles. 2. Racing Club Handicap, of 75 sovs ; nomination, 1 sov; acceptance, 3 sovs. 14 miles. 3. County Plate Handicap, of 25 sovs; nomination, l|sov; acceptance, IJsov. District horses only. miles. 4. Totalisatob Stakes, of 16 sovs; mini mum weight Bst; nomination 1 sov,to be made to the Secretary immediately after the County Plate is ran. The winner to be sold immediately after the race for 10 sovs, any surplus to go to the funds of the Oinb. 4 o^ile. 5. Welter Handicap, of 40 sovs ; nomi nation, 1 sov ; acceptance, 2 sovs; minimum weight, lOst. For horses that have never won more than 26 First Day, Second Day.



■ova in one event on the flat. 2 miles. 6. Consolation Handicap, of 20 bovb ; 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 all 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 Waitaki from July 16, 1886, and op 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 piogramme 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 deolared on Friday, December 4, 1886. Weights for the second day’s han dicaps will be declared at 8 o'clock on the I evening of the first day’s racing.



ACCEPTANCES. Acceptances for the first day’s handicaps must be made to the Secretary not later chan 9 p.m. on TUESDAY, December 8, 1886. Acceptances for the second day’s handicaps at 9 o’clock on the evening of the first day’s racing. S. SAUNDERS, 8 298 Secretary. Public Companies. ATEW ZEALAND LOAN & MER cantHiE 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, Hidaa, 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 SALESof 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 Guilleanme a Patent Galvan ised Steel-barb Fencing Wire Candy’s PateQt Cotton Belting, Maldon Island Guano. Farther particulars on Mpplioation at the Company’s OfiPees, Christchurch, Ashbur ton and Hakala. JOHN COOKE, Manager, Christchurch H. Agent, Ashbnrt'' O w jrnbi ?en



Christchurch Advertisements* Criterion House, CHRISTCHUCH. JJLAOK, B’KATTIE & CO. We have pleasure in drawing the atten tion of the residents in the Ashburton and surrounding districts to the advan tages offered Ijy 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 positionto sail goods on the most favor able terms. We would direct nnoeial Attention to the fact that our (.srida is regulated on Cash Basis, and our aim invariably to charge most moderate prices, I in proof of which we solicit inspection pf our large varied stock. _We feel satisfied our country friends will reap a substantial benefit by giving our estab- Ishment a trial. Ladies’ Dress Materials in great variety, of newest styles Millinery in choice designs and at specially moderate prices Mantles. Dolmans, Sommer Capes, etc, in new shapes and materials Household Furnishings are a specialty with os; our stock is large and value extra good DRESSMAKING on the PREMISES. In our Ready-made Clothing Depart ment we hold, a very large stock of gar ments of all descriptions, principally onr own manufacture and of the Best 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, 203, 205, High street, CHRISTCHURCH



Carnival Month AT argyle house, Commencing FRIDAY, 20th Inst. JpOLLOWXNG their custom for the past few years G. L. BBATH & CO are this week opening about Twenty Oasea of FANCY GOODS for FREE DISTRIBUTION amongst their customers. SEE THE DISPLAY! Unequalled this Side of the Line. 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, 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 fate 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. Old



Christchurch Advertisements. ! VISITORS TO CHRIST CHURCH Will find the three O’a— Comfort ! Cheapness t! Convenience !!! AT WALLACE’S Central Hotel, Corner of and Colombo street. 10 6W A.' Night Porter Kept.



D.IC. Qtrangers visiting CHRISTOHUROH 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 WHOLESALE WAREHOUSE PRICES. Ladies’ Refreshmen Rooms and Lavatories. THE DRAPERY AND GENERAL IMPORTING CO. OF NEW ZEALAND, Lid.. CO-OPERATIVE. E. 0. BROWN, Manager. B HALLENSTEIN, Chairman of Directors. Warehouses— Cashel street ... Christchurch. High street ... Dunedin. 19 926



Metropolitan Hotel OASHEL STREET, Chrisiohurob. (Under Proprietorship since April, 1885). r $ 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 10s; 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 6.16 p.m. For further particulars, apply on the premises; or, by letter, to MANAGER, Metropolitan Hotel, Box 14, g 18 Christchurch. J. Ballantyne & Co’s QPAOIOUS 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’u, and comprises a grand assortment of Men’s and Boys’ Clothing and Hats (own manufacture), Men’s Mercery, &o. The Public are cordially invited to view the Premises and Stock. One Shilling off every Pound Cash Discount. DUNSTABLE HOUSE, Established 1854. 9 662



3E CLYDESDALE ENTIRE Will travel the Wakanui, Longbeach, and Ashburton Forfca districts, and will stand at Netherby Lodge (opposite Canterbury Mills) on Saturdays. For further particulars and terms apply Prince Victor Horse, to Groom in charge, or GEORGE POCOOK, Proprietor



Business Notices. pjROWN IRON WORK S, ARMAGH STREET, Christchurch, Portable Ranges Burn Wood and Coal—in Four Sizes. * PAINTED CORRUGATED IRON IN w our. Six and Seven Feet Lengths. 40 per cent. Cheaper than Galvanised Iron. 10 1988



H/ GRIEBSELIOH AND CO. » WEAVERS’ HALL, WOOL EXCHANGE, LONDON, SHIPPING AND COMMISSION MERCHANTS, Established 1866. I Ship to order any description of British and Continental Goods upon 2$ per cent, commission, selected by buyers with Colonial experience, and attend to the prompt realisation of Produce at highest prices upon 1 per cent, commission. Orders to be accompanied by Letters of Credit or part remittance in Bank Drafts or Produce. Open Policies of Insurance for floating cargoes to cover sea risks. References—Chief Office of the London and Westminster Bank, or Agra Bank, London, and most of the Colonial Banks. Current Price Lists, Produce Reports, and any necessary samples or information on application. 1 36 ABHBDRTON PERMANENT BUILDING & INVESTMENT SOCIETY. The above Society pays Interest at the rr.te of 4J per cent, per annum for De posits at Call, 6 per cent, per annum for three months, and 6 per cent, per annum if fixed tor 6 months or over- J WARD, Manager. Officer- Arcade it.ambers, Pornett 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 T. Inman, station D, New York City, U.B. A. 1 have for sale cheap. WOOLPACKS, fall weights FENCING WIRE Nos. 8 and 9, leas than- LINSEED, colonlw BARBED WIRE, from L 27 10s to LSP a ton TURNIP & RAPE SEEDS, all descrip tions, guaranteed to grow OATS & CHAFF, large stock, low prices ENGLISH AND OTHER CLOVERS MATSON. COX & CO. Mr Wells, ORGANIST, &0., or CHRISTCHURCH TTTILL visit Ashburton on Saturday, VV commencing September 26, 1886. Piano and Singing 4 guineas a term of 40 minutes lessons. Singing class at 4.30 p.m. to 6 p.m. at 10s a term. Arrangements can made at Mr Farley’s Book and Music Ware house. MR SIDNEY WOLF From the Royal Academy of Music Professor of Pianoforte and Singing, Begs to inform tbe inhabitants of Ashbur - m and surrounding district that the fresh , -m commences on THURSDAY, the Bth instant. For terms apply to Mr Wolf, at hit esidence, Cox street; or at Mr T. Fables’, stationer, Saunders’ Buildings. Concerts, balls and parties arranged Pianofortes tuned, toned and regulated. . 31



HUPPORT LOCAL EXCELLENCE. T. A. GATES’S SPECIALITIES 0 The Cinder Sifter T T. A. Gates, Cabinet Picturb frame Maker, PETER S TREE Caution. SOME unaornpaloua firms are trying to force on the Hew Zealand people a Nostrum, under toe 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 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 Gennine AMERICAN HOP BITTERS are put. pi m OA per day to be made by per owi t sons 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 start you. Outfit worth £1 mailed free. The employment is particularly adapted to the region In which this publication circulates. Bay. and girls earn nearly as much as Full particulars and instructions malle*. free. Now is the time—don't delay, but write to us at once. Address Stinson and Co, Portland, Maine, United States



Business Notices ONE box of Clark’s B 41 pills is war ranted to care all discharges from the urinary organs in either sex (acquired 7 or constitutional), gravel and pains in tile back. Guaranteed tree .from mercury. Sold in boxes 4s 6d each, by all ohemlatjz and patent medicine vendors. Sole prwSl prietors. The Lincoln and Midland Goon ties Drag Co., Lincoln, England. Whole sale of all the wholesale houses. I 18 n E ID AND GRAY’S Xv 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 bow with abaolnto regularity on either ezoea aively rough or very smooth land. It 1 will sow any desired quantity of Grain er Grass by simply changing one wheel- Corn Drills all Sixes. Jointed Pulverising Disc Harrows.— The Best.—Over 600 in use. Improved Prizb Chapitoxjtikbs.—With cast-steel mouthpieces, when properly i, bandied, make no long straws, conse quently chaff requires no riddling. They are in use largely all over New Zealand, several of the large-sized machines being lately fitted up at Christchurch. liiFBOYKD Double and Treble Furrow Ploughs. —The best, and consequently the cheapest in the market. 3,4, and 6 leaf barrows. Sqnare 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-borse 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 gnage. Drays made from best 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 plongba there ia one ex hibit to which we wish to draw special attention as being the best, and that ia the Double Furrow of Bel) 7 and Gray, ol Dunedin, New Zealand, in finish and con struction it is far superior to any other



Eakaia. The New Zealand Loan Mercantile Agency Company are now representing oa 'n this district «r. ORAV IHE ASHBURTON COUNTY i STOCK AND SALEYARDS COMPANY (Ludxsd), 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 "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. JJOUE VALUABLE THAN GOLD if a **aily 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. During the past winter and spring diseases of the throat and longs, have been very prevalent, and it haa 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 bouse. Soldseverywhere at la 6d and 8s 6d per bottle. Wholesale agents, Kempthorne, Prosser and Oa, Christchurch, and at the proprietor, H. Citron, Chemist, Akaroa. Ashburton Agent— Ohas. Neate, Chemist. ATGHM AKERS EWELLERS, iA fCHjiZ OH. Government Notice. 'JIELE PUBLIC TRUST OFFICE 1 OF NEW ZEALAND. Atention is directed to the provisions of be Acta establishing this Office, and to he advantages placed thereby within easy each of every colonist. Subject to each previsions, 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 deed of Settlement. 3. —Settling Property by way of Mar iage Settlement. 4. —Desiring to renounce the Trusts of Will, having been appointed Executor o» Trustee under the same. 6. —Having acted as Trustee, Executor •r Administrator, wishing to be relieved o* die burthen of Trustee hip or Adminis ratiem, the option of navig the State ma hinery, and gives an absolute guarantee tgainst loss of funds by fraud, peculation, •j dishonesty. •Every information may be obtaine ALEXANDER LEAN, Agent at Christchurch; 'St from R. O, Wellington, 12th May, 1881 HAMTRTON, Public i^urtee