The Ashburton Guardian.

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—No. 1345

ASHBURTON, MONDAY, DECEMBER 7^885-.



" ; ; Snmrct. Civil TTngl«jwn, &c> ri C. FOOKS AHD SON *.'* Architects,,_ Bu*Vnoit-i, jwb Lun TRIANGLE^-WAKANOI- » ft ' AftHttcfcvoih ' : V'-' : ' !; ifepiTOyatttea*'''-* "-"-'"'_ fIUNWALD AND MOUNT SOMKRS JL " JB^JJfcWAY, MOUNT SOM]BItsTNO CAVENDISH ROYAL MAIL COACH. The above C*»ch leaves Hood's hotel ArCsveßdtsh Kail«»ay Station everyday, meetug each train. Passengers by mornine train may pro* aestf b* coach Iro Alford Forest, thence to Methveri ia itnie for the Hat train for the last ttain' for As»burtun._ Perils and" Order* will receive every 1« SOBN B^**,-,, AUSTRALASIAN >AROELB EXPRESS. Parcels and Packages forwarded to any »ddr«M, at cheap, through, inclusive rates. One charge. So extras. No trouble. No charge for booking or for collecting j jLStekaues up to 56Ibs weight within tbe Dnily despatches by f'ail, aud to Great Britain, Europe and Australia by every steamer. Extract from tariff including all charges j to Address of Consignee : We are now receiving parcels for Home j to despatch per Tongariro, sailing this tuontb. Revised cheap rates. Insurance effected if desired. Tariff and all infoanatkm on application "'' < UFF & GRAHAM, '>!&>*. «87;Po»t Offioej Chriatehtireh ; and Lyttelton. Telephone 22., 8 1572 Business Notices. Seed Oats. HE Undersigned has a full Stock COLONIAL CLOTHING DRAPERY FLANNELS, &o. Boots and Shoes, Lome Stocjt of Groceries SPECIAL" VALUEEnFcHOICE TEA FKEDe AND SEBI> OAT . FLOUR, BRanTaND SH EPS. All at the lowest prices possible. Genu ne valueand.no make-believe or sham Large discount, and other inducemen or eash. Families waited on weekly ofteoer if required. . D. WILLIAMSON, £iBT BIKHI, ASHBTTBXO '~'v.o^gm Builders, Under. im^m^mmrsm the mw recent end improved, BjtAHflS an. Momarura Ooaoh, are-prepared to furnish and conduct Funerals on special and most , reasonable terms, Oojßnjrjrotderi wffl receive pwmipt «*t«trgbn. Note the ad* dress, comer ofWakanui road and Cass street. Orders may be left at the Asb> barton Coach Factory; or Box 16, Post Office Aahbnrton. 167 OUNT SOMER3 & METHVEN ROYAL MAIL COACH. On and alter January Ist, 1885, the undersigned irfll ran a Coach each Taos dsy t Tbariday and Saturday, starting at aeon from Hood's Hotel, Mount Somen, for Sprlngbutn and Alford. Forest, there Methven -returning same evening. Fares—Spring bnra, St, return, 3s j Alford Forest, 4s, return, a. T. HEE -GK I 0 Machine Shop, WAKANUI ROAD. - CfIARL~ES RAY BngiiMa* Combines, Chaff-cutters wd Binders, and all «] - iery. Soacsaft «Uent(enx given to Bicycle* TlhJ|eJwl nnil frfrfTr"'^ 1 —■ Law* Mnweretepaired, sharpened anc »ijuate& Model work. Geoeral repairs.



Stud Notices. I Kingfisher. IBJS : Thoroughbred Hone KING ITCSHKR w iU travel Ashbnrton and I Surrounding Districts this season, . For pedigr h, perfurnjiinces on the turf, and in the ciliow ring and fees, «>ot> cards, or apply to K. OOOKSOJS, Proprietor; or Groom iu Charge. Groom's fee as nana!. 10 <»76 .BE THOROUGHBRED HORSE Perkiii Warbeck u. (By P*rkin Warheck—Miss Kate), Will Stand thiß Season at j G«OVE FARM, TINWALD (See Cards). For furtb«»- particulars, Apply to I 9 62C E. GATES, Tinwal* 1 \ TRAVEL thip aeaaon the Thorongh- I bred imported Horse j Calstock. After this date the fee* will be:—L6 5a for thoroughbreds; L2 10a for half-brede; guarantees, L? 7s. Good English ?r»aa paddocks free until lat of January. 1886. All ca-e but no responsibility. Grootnage fees, sa, paid first service. Racing results prove that the deci sion of the judge* at oar show, held on the 30th of October, with regard to our blood stock has been fully justified irr}he winner of the Melbourne Cop, the winner's dam being got by Castle Hill, sire of our local horae Calstock. Good breeding this. Oastle Hill is acknowledged to hir the sire of the best horses over sticks in the Southern Detuiaphsre. Python Bay Horse bred by Hon E R. Cox . of New South Wales, cot by Kyogle dam Nutcut (dam of Dagw<»rth and Hercules) by Pitsford—Amber by Glaocris —Spendora by Emancipation. Kyogle by William Tell, Cassandra by Tros. PYTHON hfta shown himself to be the n.ost successful sire with half bred mares ever imported to New Zealand. Before leaving New Sooth Wales he sired that good horse, Rival; winner of the Corin thion Cup in Sydney, carrying top weight and beating a field of eleven others. He also sited in New Zealand Comet and Trumpeter, winners of many good races, although on* 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 10a; half-bred mares, L 5 sa. j Payable Ist January, 1886. Gaod grass paddocks provided 2s 6d per week, every ! care taken but no responsibility. I For further particulars apply to L. MARKET, 0802 Proprietor. Ntstherby Lodge. Digby (xrand. ,HE Thoroughbred Horse DIGBT I GRAND, by Trsducer (imp.) out of Aglaia (imp.) will stand in Ashbnrton on Tuesdays, and will travel the Tinwald, Winslow and Hinds districts on Wednes days. For further particulars apply to groom in charge. Tarn ©Chanter Will stand at Longbeachi Mares grazed free until January 1. JOHN GRIGG, Proprietor. Rouser. .HE Thoroughbred Horse ROUSER, will stand in Aahburton 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'Shane, by Oaledon (imparted from Ireland) out of Lura 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 he is fib to carrj 18it.to hounds. ROO&ER has 'proved himself fast, stout and a magnificent ■ fencer, hut while undergoing a prepara tion for ;he Grand .National, met with an accident which aeoessitated throwing him out of work for a time. Terms—L3 10a; guaranteed, L 5 ss. For further particulars apply L. MARKEY 10800" Proprietor, N«tht»»)»y Lod Stock Bales. Kakaia Sales. ,'E beg to ultimate to oar clients that for the fi>'-.re the SAIiLd of STOCK, IMPLEMENTS and SUNDRIES will be held at the Rakala the LAST THURSDAY in every month. NEW ZEALAND LOAN AND MER. CANTILE AGENCY COMPANY. 8 306 MATSON, COX * 00. RS KENNEDY & MISS CAMERON DRESSMAKERS, I Compton's Buildings, Moore street, Ashbnrton N.B.—Registry Office fo Femal© Ser note.



Sporting. AND TINWALD AMALGAMATED RACK 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: C G. tlawdon. Vice Presidents: J. O. N. Grigg I James Wilkin D. McLean j Judge: M. Stitt, Starter. Dr Leahy. Handioappbbs : 6. Saunders | Dt Leahy 0. C. Foots I .or Athletics—Messrs G. James and J. Purchase Clerk of Course: David Jackson. a'lerk of Soalvs : Robert B. Jeff, Committee: James Begg I A. McLeod E. Oates I M. cott J. Reseltine I O. Jephson F. Lewis j G. James 3. 1. Hurdle Handicap, of 15 sovs. 1A miles; »iz flights of hurdles, about 3ft Gin high. Second horse to receive 50a from Mie stakes. Nomi nation, 10s; acceptance, 10s. riNWALD Cur Handicap, of 25 sovs and a Cup valued 16, presented by Mr <5. G. Hawdon, of Wcaterfield 1$ miles. Second horse to receive L 5 from thestakes. Nomination, 20a; acceptance, 20s. Trotting Race; a distance handicap, of 15 sovs. Two miles. Second horse to receive 50s from the stakes. No weight under lOat. Nomination, 10a; acceptance, 16s Maiden Plate, of LlO. One mile. Weight-for-ngc. Entrance, 20s, 6. Selling Hack Race, 10 sovs. f mile. The winner to be sold imme diately after the race for T.lO, any surplus to go to the Club's fund. Entrance, LI Bsit up Consolation Handicap, 10 sovs. One mile. Nomirttion, 10s; acceptance, 10a; due within ten minutes after the weights are declared. 7. Hurry Scurry, for a sweep of 10s. ATHLETIC EVENTS. l. 100 y arda Handicap. Entrance, 2a. irst prize, LI; second, 10s Kunning High Jump. Entrance, First prize, LI; second, 10s 8. Quoits; 21 yards ;21 up. First rize, L2; second, LI 4, Three Legged Bac« Entrance, 2s per pair; 100 yards. First prize, 16a; second, 7s 6d 1 5. One Mile Handicap. Entrance 3s. < First prize, L2; second, Ll > G Egg and Spoon Race. Entrance, la. ' First prize, 10s; second, 5s I 7. Single Women’s Race; 80 yards; for ] a dress piece 8. 220 Yards Flat ftace Handicap. First i prize, LI; second, 10s entrance, 2s 9. Married Women’s Race, 100 yards. I Tor a dress piece < 10. Old Men’s Race (over 40 years). For i pair of trousers; entrance, Is I 11 440 Yards Mat Race Handicap, i First prize, LI 10s; second, 10s; entrance 1 2s; acceptance. Is 12. Consolation, 170 yards. First prize, >\ 15s; second, sa; entrance, Is < RULES AND REGULATIONS. 1. No entry will be reosived except on «,he conditions that all disputes, claims, and objections arising oat of the rseing shall be decided by the Committee, or i whom they may appoint, their decision i on all points in carrying oat the pro- i gramme to be final. 1 2. Asbbnrton liacing Club rules adhered i to where practicable. 3. The race; 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 i has resided in the district above defined i daring the same period. 4. Five per cent will be deducted from the gross of all moneys payable in accord ance with this programme, for expenses of . the course 5. All nominations and acceptances go to the funds of the Olnb, NOMINATIONS & ACCEPT AN CBS. 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 Sd6tf*s Hotel, Tin wald, before 10 p m. on December 12th, [IBBS. Weights, will be., declared on De cember 19th, 1885. Acceptances are to be made to the Secretary, at Scott’s Hotel, Tinwald ' fcer than 10 p. m. on Satur day, December I 35. IEPHSON, Secretary. WAR OR NO WAR?—It gives mo real pleasure, without mixture, without measure, to thank my many cus tomers once more at this recurring sea son, and with both rhyme and resson 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 1 slaughter, as indeed I did’nt oughter, and below the cost I don’t profess to sell. Bat in fair play none tan beat me, 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 in store. The teas so ably blended, can be well recommended, as has been often ad vertised before. Nelson, Moatesnd Co are showing, how the public taste is grow ing for really pare and nicely blended teas. And those who h*ve not tried them, should let self interest gnide them, and buy of me the thing that’s sure to please. Tea, Grocery, Fancy Quods, Glass, China, Earthenware, Fruit and Italian Warehouse, fit. M. OARSON, East street, Ashburton. Agent for Arthur Yates, Garden seeds, wholesale and retail Sent foe Nelson, Moat* sod Go's pure ssded tsait



Sporting * SUBURTON RACING CLUB- SPRING MEETING. i —. THURSDAY AND FRIDAY, j December 10 abO 11, 1885. President—l 3. G. Wright,. Vice-Presi dent— vv. C. Walker. Judge— Stewards—W, B. Denshire, 0. (T FKoks,' 1 H. Friedlatider, U Friedlander.Johh Grigg. C. G. Biindon, T. Leahy, C. W. Plitnell, W, G. Robs. Treasurer—C. C? Foots . btrtrte- —T. Leahy. Cleric of the Scales— M. Friedlander. Clerk , of the Coarse.—A. Hewaon. Handicap pers—The Handicapping Committee of the Club. First race each day to atari at 1 p.m. First Day. 1. County Hurdlb Rack Handicap, of SO sovs ; over six flights of hurdles 3ft 6in high ; nomination, 1 sot ; ac ceptance, 1 sot. 1J miles. District horses only. 2. Fbbb Handicap, of 40 sots; accep tance, 2 sots 1 mite 3. Ashbcrton Cup Handicap, of 126 sovs ; nomination, 1 cot.; acceptance, 6 sots, li miles. I 4. Ladies* Pdbsk, of 40 sots ; welter handicap; gentlemen riders ; nomi nation, 1 eov; acceptance, 1 sot. l£ miles. 5. Post Stakes of 15 sots ; catch weights; nomination, 1 sot, to be made to the Secretary immediately after the Ladies Parse is ran. The winner to be sold hy miction immediately after the race fur 15 both, any surplus to go to the funds of the Club. 1 mile. 6. Flyiso Handicap, of 50 sovs ; nomi nation, 1 sov ; acceptance, 2 sovs. | mil:. Second Day. 1. Handicap Hurdle Race, of 50 sovs; over eight flights of hurdles about 3ft 6iu high ; nomination, 1 sov,; 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, IJsov. District horses only. ij miles. 4. Totalizator Stakes, of 15 sot a ; mini mum weight Bst; 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 sots, any surplus to go to the funds of the Club. $ m ile, 5. Welter Handicap, of 40 sots ; nomi nation, 1 sot ; acceptance, 2 sovs; minimum weight, lOst. 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 bo 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 Rules 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 15, 1886, and up to the date of the forthcoming meeting, and owned by a person who has resided in the said district daring the same perioa. 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 19,1885. WEIGHTS. Weights for the first day’s handicaps will be declared on Friday, December 4, 1886. Weights for the second day’s han dicaps will be declared at 8 o’ol-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, ( 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. TkTEW ZEALAND LOAN & MER OANTILB 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, Hidsa, 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 iN CANTERBURY FOR— Buston Proctor and Go.’s celebrated Com bined Threshing Machines and Engines, acknowledged to be the Best Machines imported into New Zealand. Felton and Gnilleanme a Patent Galvan ised Steel-barb Fencing Wire Candy’s Patent Cotton Belting. Mai don Island Guano. Farther particulars on application at the Company’s Offoes, Christchurch, Aahfc uf ton and Rakala. JOHN COOKE, Manager Chris toharcb H, SEORE®AN, Agent, Asabart'- C W JENS’ ..eo



Christchurch Advertisements. Criterion Mouse, OHRISTOHUOe. LACK, BEATTIE & 00. 'f vWo ; have pleasure in drawing the atten tion of’ the residents in the Ashburton aodcaurcounding districts to the advan tage* 'offered by our system of doing busi ness. ’ Being direct importers from the b*»t British markets, and largo purchasers Of all Colonial manufacturers, we are in exposition to sell goods on the most favor -1 able ’terms. We would direct asocial 'attention to the fact that our Ir-i'-ls _is regulated on a Cash Basis, and our aim juiyariably to charge most moderate prices, it! proof of which we solicit inspection of <M|r large and varied stock. We feel Sitisfied out country friends will reap a substantial benefit by giving our estab- Jihiojßnt a trial. . Ladies’ Dress Materials in great variety, of newest styles Millinery in choice designs and at , specially mod erate prices Mantles, Dolmans, Sommer Gapes, etc, in new shapes and materials .Household Furnishings are a specialty ( with ns ; our stock is large and I value extra good DRESSMAKING on the PREMISES. In our Ready-made Clothing Depart ment we hold a very largo stock of gar ments of all descriptions, principally onr own manufacture and of the Beet Colonial greeds. 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. •piOLLOWING their custom for the past few years G. L. BEATS & CO ■re this week opening about Twenty Cases of FANCY GOODS for FREE DISTRIBUTION j amongst their customers. SEE THE DISPLAY 1 Unequalled this Side of the Line. r EVERY PURCHASER WILL RECEIVE A GIFT. GK L. Beath & Co., TAILORS, DRAPERS, MILLINERS, &c,, CASHEL STREET, CHRISTCHURCH I Carnival Month AT ARGYLE HOUSE. His Lordship’s HOTEL AND LARDER, LICHFIELD STREET, Christchurch. THE Propietor c£ the above Hotel begs to notify that ho has engaged the services of one of the best Chefs in the colonies, with special instructions to pro vide the best LUNCHEON OR TEA, In the country for ONE SHILLING. The bill of fare will comprise Poultry, Game, Fish, etc., etc., In season. Grills to perfection at any 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 13.30 to 1.30 etch day, 314 w o cr a. sr.



Christchurch Advertisements. VISITORS TO CHRIST CHURCH Will find the three C’s— Compost ! Cheapness I! Convenience !!! AT WALLACE’S Central Hotel, Corner of Gloucester and Colombo street. 10 677 A Night Porter Kept D.IC. gIRANGERS VISITING CHRISTCHURCH Are often at a loss to know tha beat establishment for the pur chase of Drapery, Furnishings, Fancy Goods, Games, Crockery and Glassware. 9 THE DRAPERY & GENERAL IMPORTING COMPANY have an entirely NEW ani> 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’ Refreshmeu Rooms and Lavatories. THE DRAPERY AND GENERAL IMPORTING CO. OP NEW ZEALAND, Lid.. CO-OPERATIVE E. C. BROWN. Manager. B. HALLENSTEIN, Chairman of Directors. Warehou-es Cashel street ... Christchurch. High street ... Dunedin. 29 926 Metropolitan Hotel CASHEL STREET, Chrislchurcb. (Under Proprietorship since April, 1885). » THE above Hotel has been thoroughly painted, papered and renovated, and is equal to any Hotel In Christchurch for litaation, position ana accommodation, being at once close to the Centre of the Dity, and within five minutes’ walk of the Railway Station. Terms— Per day, 6s 6d; per week, LI 10»; 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 MANAGER, Metropolitan Hotel, Box 14, 6 18 Christchurch. J. Ballantyne & Co’s QPAOIOUS 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 Sandotein'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 le view the Premises and Stock. One Shilling off every Pound Cash Discount. DUNSTABLE HOUSE, Established 1854. 9 662 m9E CLYDESDALE ENTIRE J. Horse, Prince "Victor Will travel the Wakanui, Longbeaoh, 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.



ROWN IRON WORKS, ARMAGH STREET, Chrifltchurch. Portable Ranges Burn Wood and Coal—in Four Sizes. PAINTED CORRUGATED IRON *Toar, F!v«, Six and Seven Feet Lengths. 40 per cent Cheaper than Galvanised GRIESSELICH AND CO. > WEAVERS' HALL, r WOOL EXCHANGE, LONDON, i -HIPPING 4 AND COMMISSION " MERCHANTS, Established 1855. 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 apon 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 Colonial Banks. Current Price Lists, Produce Reports, and any necessary samples or information on application. 1 35 4 «BBURTON PERMANENT \ BUILDING & INVESTMENT SOCIETY. The above society pays Interest at tfu rate of 4J per cent, per annum for De ooHits at Call, 5 per t,ent. per annum for three months, and 6 per cent, per annum if fixed for omuntlie or over j ward, Manager. Office.- Arcade <>»>B.mbeM, Burnett tre«* I 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. S. A. 1 rE HAVE FOR SALE CHEAP. WOOLPACKS, full weights FENCING WIBJ* Nos. 8 and 9, »t less than r LINSEED, colonial BARBED WIRE, from L 27 10s to Lsff 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, &c, of OHRISTCHURCH TTfTILL visit Ashburtoa on Saturday, YV commencing September 26,1886- Piano and Singing 4 guineas a term of 40 minutes lessons. Singing class at 4.30 p.m. to 5 p.m. at 10* a term. Arrangements can k e made at Mr Farley's Book and Music Ware house. i SIDNEY WOLF . From the Royal Academy of Music Professor of Pianoforte and Singing, Begs to inform the inhabitants of Ashbur in and surrounding district that the fresh •m commences on THURSDAY, the Kth instant. For terms apply to Mr Woif, at his esidence,. Cox street; or at Mr T. Farley, stationer, Saunders* Buildings. Concerts, balls and parties arranged Pianofortes tuned, toned and regulated. I 31 lUPPORT LOCAL h-XCELLEKOE. T. A GATES'* SPECIALITIES I The Cinder Sifter T I and E » N Office Cabinet. N fe noe uned E al ways n R favor; will I ever give utmost satisfaction. ( B A place for everything and everything in its Inventor and sole maker T place T A. Gates, j Cabinet s Piotukk frame Makkb, • PET- •> STRKh: . ; Caution. OME unscrupulous firms are trytug 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 Inoautious Par 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 (ierman, and the name of "Dr Soule" blown in every Bottle. This is the only form in which Genuine AMERICAN HOP BITTERS are put. O | TO £$A per day to be made by per- ! 3ZX LKJ Sitt oona 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 i worth £1 mailed free. The employment j is particularly adapted to the region in and girls earn nearly as much as Full particulars and instructions maile. free. N ow ie the time—don't delay, ut write to us at once. ddrt*sa S.TWBOF akjv Co. Portland, Maine. United States



Business -nonces ONE box of Clark’s u 41 pills is war ranted to care all discharges from the urinary organs in either sex (acquired or constitutional), gravel and pains ihthe back. Guaranteed tree .from tnercuqr. Sold in boxes 4s 6d, oach, by all chemists and patent medicine vendors. Sole pro* prietors, The Lincoln and Midland Conn*. ties Drug Go., Lincoln, England. Whole-, sale of all the wholesale houses. 1 18 Reid and gray'b New Positive Peed Broadcast Beedsower, . For Sowing Grain, Grass, Tnmip, Rape, Mangold, etc., and the Tnmip Sower can bearranged, 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 lend. It will sow any desired quantity of Grain er Grass by simply changing one wheel. Corn Drills all Sues. JoiNTKD PuLVBBISQTO DisoHaBROWS.— The Best—Over 600 in use. Improved Price OHAnrcrun krs. —With cast-steel mouthpieces, when properly handled, 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 np at Christchurch. Improved Double and Treble Furrow Ploughs. —The best, and consequently the cheapest in the market. 3,4, and 6 leaf barrows. Square linked chain har rows- New design of tripod harrows. G and 7 tlned 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 pnlly 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 guage. 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 Furbow Plough, vide Jurors’ Report:— “ Ploughs —ln ploughs there is one ex* hiblt to which we wish to draw special attention as being the best, and that is the Doable Farrow of Bek 7 and Gray, of Dnnedin, New Zealand, In-mish and con st ruction it is far superior to any other Hakaia. The New Zealand Loan Mercantile Agency Company are now representing us m this district REID 4: GRAY It HE ASHBURTON COUNTY STOCK AND SALETARDS COMPANY (Limited), Is prepared to Dip Sheep IN large or small lots at the following scale of charges For the first fiOO sheep, one penny each For the second 500 sheep, one half penny each For.thesecond 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. JJORE VALUABLE THAN GOLD If a 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 lungs have been very prevalent, and it has been admitted on all sides that where , ever this valuable remedy has been ob tainable, numbers of Uvea have been saved by its timely use. Always have a bottle in the bouse. Sold^everywhere at la 6d and 8s 6d per bottle. Wholesale agents, Kempthorne, Prosser and Co., Christchurch, and at the proprietor, H. Citron, Chemist, Akaroa. Ashburton Agent—Ohas. Neate, Chemist. Matchmakers *5 sams& aO tIEWEUiRS, .0 Ih rJSJ CH—GHm Government Notice. fJTHB PUBLIC TRUST OFFICE OF NEW ZEALAND. Atention is 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 rflfers to every pen on : I.—About to make his or her Will or 'odlciL 2. Intending to provide for Wife children or others by deed of Settleme 3. —Settling Property by wsy of M t iage Settlement. 4. Desiring to renounce the Tnuti naming been appointed ISzecntox Croat©© tinder the same. 6 ; —Having acted as Trustee, Exeoui )r Administrator, wishing to be relieve! *e burthen of Trustee hip or Admii ration, the option of ns jg the State i hinery, and gives an absolute guano tgslnst loss of funds by fraud, peoalati »r aiahoneftty. Every information may be obtaii *«m ALEXANDER LEAN,- Agent at Christchurch Or from yr a