The Ashburton Guardian.

Voii. V-No. 1334

ASHBURTON, TUESDAY. NOVEMBER 21. 1885.

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Surveyor, Civil Engineers, See. B. BOOKS AND SONS, Architects, Oivn. NaonnuEßs, Val'Tatoes, Licihbhi) SrnvsTOM, Aim Lajtd Bbokrrb, TRIANGLE, WAKANUI ROAD, Ashbubtow. Conveyances. rniNWALD 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 by coach to Alford Forest, thence to Melhven in time for the last train for Christchurch, or may r, turn in time for the last train for Ashburton. Parcels and Orders will receive every attention. Horses and Baggies on hire. ln JOHN HOOD AUSTRALASIAN ARCKLS BXPRE a. Parcels and Packages forwarded to any sddiess, at cheap, through, inclusive IBtea. One charge. No extras. No trouble. No charge for booking or for collecting packages up to 661bs weight within the egity. Dxiiy despatches by Rail, and to The at Btiiatn,' Europe and Australia by evbry steamer. Extract from tariff, including all charges fo Address of Consignee :



£ a w c 3 o a f £ I f § 3 We are 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 i UFF & GRAHAM, Rox 237 Post Office, Christchurch ; and Lyttelton. Telephone 22. 8 1572



EnaineßS Notices. DAIS-SB. Seed Oats. TFTff. Undersigned has a fall StocK COLONIAL CLOTHING DRAPERY FLANNELS, &o. Boots and Shoes, Large Stock of Groceries and Oilmen’s Stores. SPECIAL VALUE IN CHOICE TEA FEED ANISEED OAT . FLOUR, BRAnTaND SH RPS. All at the lowest prices possible. Genn no value and no make-believe or sham Large discount, and other indncemen or cash. Families waited on weekly oftener if required. D. WILLIAMSON, Easi Sibbbi, Abhbubxo mm BAKER BROS., Builders, Under takers, eta, Wakanni road and Cass street—B.R desire to state that having the mtA. recent and improved Hkahse and Motnurnro Coach, are prepared to furnish conduct Funerals-on-special and most seasonable terms. Country orders will receive prompt attention. Note the ad dress, comer of Wakanul road and Cass street. Orders may be left at the Ash burton Coach Factory; or Box 16, Post Office Ashburton. 167



Mount somers & methven BOYAL MAIL COACH. On and after January Ist, 1885, the undersigned will rau a Coach each Tues day, Thursday and Saturday, starting at noon from flood's Hotel, Mount Somers, lor Springbum and Alford Forest, there connecting with DoffeCoach from Methven returning same evening. Fares—Spring burn, 2», return, 3s j Alford Forest, 4s, j -'tIOULTUBAL WAKANDI ROAD. | CHARLES RAY K. . Bepairs Engines, Combines, Chaff-cutters, and Binders, and all classes of machinery. Special attention given to Bicycle*, i ' Trioyolasand Sewing Machines. : 5 . Lawn Mowers repaired, sharpened and , Adjusted. Model work. General repair* ~4 . 8 4 Machine Shop,



Stud Notices. Kingfisher. mHE Thoroughbred Horse KING -8 FISHER will travel Ashburton and Surrounding Districts this season. For pedigree, performances on the turf, an'! in the tehow ring and fees, see cards, or apply to E. Proprietor ; or Groom in Charge. 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 6s for thoroughbreds; L2 10s fur half-breds; guarantees, L 7 7 s Good English gri,ss paddocks free until Ist of January, 1886. All ca-e but no respousibility. 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 oar blood stock has been fully justified in the winner of the Melbourne Cup, the winner's dam being got by Castle Hill, sire of our local horse Calstock. Good breeding this. Castle Hill is acknowledged to be the sire of the best horses over sticks in the Southern Hemisphere. Python A Bay Horse bred by Hon E R. Cox of New South Wales, cot by Kyogle dam Nmcut (dam of Dagworth and Hercules) by Pitsford—Amber by Glancus —Spendora by* Emancipation. Kyogle by William Tell, Cassandra by Troa. PYTHON baa shown himself to be the most successful sire with half bred mares ever imported to New Zealand. Before leaving New South Wales he sired that good horse, Rival; winner of the Corln tbion Gup in Sydney, carrying top weight and beating a field of eleven others. He also sired in New Zealand Comet and Trnmpeter, winners of many good races, although out of half-bred mares. He is the sire of Busy-body, Hollywood and Monaghan, ail showing plenty of form and quality. Terms—Thoroughbred mares, LlO 10s; half-bred mares, L 5 6s.



Payable let January, 1886. Gaod grass paddocks provide j 2s 6.1 per week, every cate taken but. no responsibility. For further particular* apply to L, MA.KKEY, 0 802 Proprietor, Netherby Lodge.



Digby Grand. THE Thoroughbred Horae DIGBY GRAND, by Traducer (imp.) out of Aglaia (imp.) will stand in Ashburton on Tuesdays, and win 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. HE 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 out of Ludia (see N.S.W. Stud Book). Kate O’tibane, by Caledon (imported from Ireland) ont of Lara by Emigrant out of Maggie (see N. Z. Stud Book). KODSER is a beautiful dappled grey of immense power and substance. While showing lots of quality he is fit to carry 18st to hounds. ROOSER has proved himself fast, stout ' and a magnificent fencer, hut while undergoing a prepara tion for ihe Grand National, met with an accident which necessitated throwing him out of work for a time. Terms—L3 10s; guaranteed, L 5 ss. For farther particulars apply 10800 Proprietor, NatherHy Lod JOHN GRIGG, Proprietor. Kouser. L. MARKEY Stock Sales.



Bakaia Sales., w E beg to intimate to oar clients that for the fo*rre the SALES oi STOCK, IMPLEMENTS and SUNDRIES will be held at the Rakaia the LAST THURSDAY in every month. NEW ZEALAND LOAN AND MER OANTILB AGENCY COMPANY. 8 306 MATSON, COX » CO. MRS KENNEDY & MISS CAMERON DRESSMAKERS, Compton’s Buildings, Moore street, Ashbnrton N.B,—Registry Office fo Female Ser rate.



Sporting. riNSLOW 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; C. 6. Hawdon, Vick- Presidents : J. 0. N. Grigg I James Wilkin D. McLean | Judge: M. Stitt. Starter. Dr Leahy. "Handicappeks: 8. Saunders I Dr Leahy 0. 0. Fooka I . or Athletics —Messrs G. James and J. Purchase Clerk of Course: David Jackson. Clerk of Scales : Robert B. Jeff. Committee: James Be Kg E. Gates J. Heseltine F. Lewis A. McLeod M. ‘ : cott C. Jephson G. James 1. Hurdle Handicap, of 15 sovs. 1$ miles; w /er six flights of hardies, about 3ft €in high. Second horse to receive 60s from Mie stakes. Nomi nation, 10s; acceptance, 10a. iiNWALD Cup Handicap, of 25 sovs and a Cup valued 15, presented by Mr C. G, Hawdon, of Westerfield \\ miles. Second horse to receive L 5 from the stakes. Nomination, 20s; accepts).ce, 20s. . 3, Trotting Race; a distance handicap, of 15 sovs. Two miles. Second horse to receive 60s from the stakes. No weight under lOat. Nomination, 10s; acceptance, 15s Maiden Plate, of LlO. One mile. Weigbt-for-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. 8»t up Consolation Handicap, 10 sovs. One mile. Nomintion, 10s; acceptance, 10s; due within ten minutes after the weights are declared. 7. Hurry Scurry, for a sweep of 10s.



ATHLETIC EVENTS. i. 100 Yards Handicap. Entrance, 2s. irst prize, LI; second, 10s Running High Jump. Entrance, First prize, LI; second, 10s 3. Quoits; 21 yards ;21 up. First rize, L2; second, LI 4. Three-Legged Race Entrance, 2a per pair; 100 yards. First prize, 15s; second, 7s 6d 6. One Mile Handicap. Entrance 3s. First prize, L2; second, LI 6. Egg and tapoon Race. Entrance, la. First prize, 10s, second, 5s 7 Single Women’s Race; 80 yards; for a dress piece 8. 220 Yards Flat 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 trousers; entnnce, Is 11. 440 Yards Flat R«ce Handicap. First prize, LI 10s; second, 10s; entrance 2s; acceptance, Is 12. Consolation, 170 yards. First prize, IBs; second, ss; entrance, Is RULES AND REGULATIONS. 1. No entry will be received except on «,he 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 roles 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 5. All nominations and acceptances go to the funds of the Club.



XOMINATIONS & ACCEPTANCES. All nominations to ba accompanied by Zees, 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 he made to the Secretary, at Scott’s Hotel, ftnwald ’ ter than 10 p.m. on Satur day, December I S 5. IEPHSON, Secretary.



WAR OR NO WAR ?—lt 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 1 did’nt ougbter, ond below the cost I don’t profess to sell. But in fair play none can beat me, 1 give them leave to eat me, who do not think 1 servo 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 do 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 Quods, Glass, China, Earthenware, Fruit and Italian Warehouse, H. M CARSON, East street, Ashburton. Agent for Arthur Yates, Garden seeds, wholesale and retail agent for Nelson, Moate and Co’s pare blended teas.



Sporting SHBDRTON RACING CLUB. SPRING MEETING. THURSDAY AND FRIDAY, December 10 and 11, 1885. President—K G. Wright. Vice-Presi-; dent—W. C. Walker. Judge—M. Stitt. Stewards —W. B. Dor shire, C. 0. Foots, JB, Friedlander, R. Friedlander, John Grigg. C. G. Hawdon, T. Leahy, 0. W. Parnell, W. G. Robb. Treasurer—o. 0. Pooka. Starter—T. Leahy. Clerk of the Scales—M. Friedlander. Clerk of the Coarse—A. Hewson. Handicap* pers—The Handicapping Committee of the Club. First race each day to start at 1 p.m. 1. County Hurdle Rack Handicap, of 30 sovs ; 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 sovs 1 mile 3. A she orton Cup Handicap, of 125 sovs ; nomination, 1 sov ; acceptance, 5 sovs. 1§ miles. 4. Lambs’ Pdbse, of 40 sovs; 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 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. Flying Handicap, of 50 sovs ; nomi nation, 1 sov ; acceptance, 2 sovs, £ mile. 1. Handicap Hdedle Pace, of 50 sovs} ever eight flights of hurdles about 3ft 6in 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 26 sova; nomination, Ifsov; acceptance, IJsov. District horses only. If miles. 4. ToxAX.iSi.xoß Stakes, of 15 sova; 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 First Day. Second Day.



the race for 10 sovs, any surplus to go to the funds of the Club. $ milr« 5. Wex/tbe Handicap, of 40 sots ; nomi nation, 1 sot ; acceptance, 2 sots ; minimum weight, lOat. For horses that have never won more than 25 sots in one-event on the flat. 2 miles. 6. Consolation Handicap, of 20 sots ; nomination, 1 aov, 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 thay may appoint; thetr decision on all points connected with carrying out this programme to be final. 2. Canterbury Jockey Club Racing Roles 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 15, 1886, and np to the date of the forthcoming meeting, and owned by a person who has resided in the said district during the same perioo. 4 Five per cent, will be deducted from the gross of all moneys payable in accord ance with this programme for expenses of the coarse. 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. ACCEPTANCES.



Acceptance for the first da;’a handicaps must be made to the Secretary not later than 9 p. m. on TUESDAY, December 8, 1885. Acceptances for the second day’s handicaps at 9 o'clock on the evening of the first day’s racing. S. MAUNDERS, 8 298 Secretary. Public Companies. XTEW ZEALAND LOAN & MBR iM GANTILE 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, Hidss, 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— Ruston Proctor and Co.’a celebrated Com bined Threshing Machines and acknowledged to be the Best Machines Imported into New Zealand. Felton and Guilleaume s Patent Galvan ised Steel-barb Fencing Wire Candy’s Patent Cotton Belting. Maldon Island' Guano. Farther particulars on application at the Company’s Off <ies, Christchurch, ton and Rakala. JOHN COOFB, Manager Chris toburoh U. ir, gent, Asnbort' C W JitUEr*



Christchurch Advertisements. Criterion House, OHRISTOHUCH. LACK, BEATTIE & GO. We have pleasure in drawing the atten tion of 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. We would direct wncial attention to the fact that our (y ds is regulated on a Cash Basis, and our 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 eatab isbment 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 ns; 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 our own manufacture and of the Best Colonial Tweeds. In our Tailoring Department we guar antee Style, Quality, and Perfect Fit, at tinnsually moderate prices. ONE SHILLING in the pound discount for prompt Gash. BLACK, BEATTIE & CO. 201, 203, 205, High street, CHRISTCHURCH



Carnival Month AT ARGYLE HOUSE, Commencing FRIDAY, 20th Inst. their custom for the past few y ears G. L. DEATH & CO 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. Gr. L. Beath & Co., TAILORS, DRAPERS, MILLINERS, & c., CASHEL STREET, CHRISTCHURCH



Carnival Month AT ARGYLE HOUSE. $ His Lordship’s HOTEL AND LARDER, LIOuFIELD STREET, Christchurch. THE Propietor of the above Hotel begs to notify that ho has engaged the services of one of the best Chefs in the colonies, with special instructions t<j 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. 6 1 *



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



D.I.C. Qtrangers visiting CHRISTCHURCH Are often at a loss to know tbs 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 jLL 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. OP NEW ZEALAND, Lid.. CO-OPERATIVE, E. C. CROWN, Manager. B HALLENSTEIN, Chairman of Directors, Warehou-es Cashel street ... Christchurch. High street ... Dunedin. :9 926 Metropolitan Hotel CASHEL STREET, Chrieichurch. (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, 5s 6d; per week, LI 10s; per 28 days, L 5. (Private apartments by arrangement). Permanent boarders, LI 5s per week. Ordinary, from 12 to 2 p.m. , Table d’Hdte, at 615 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 gPACIOUS NEW WAREHOUSE IS NOW OPEN With an Elegant Stock of NEW SUMMER DRAPERY, Bought in the Home markets on the most favorable terras 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 Sandsteiu'ts, and comprises a grand assortment of Men’s and Boys’ Clothing and Hats (own manufacture). Men’s Mercery, &c. The Public are cordially invited to view the Premises and Stock. One Shilling off every Pound Cash Discount. DUNSTABLE HOUSE, Established 1854. 9 6G2 i'iHE CLYDESDALE ENTIRE Horse, Prince Victor Will travel the Wakanui, Longbeach, and Ashburton Eorks districts, and will stand • t Nethevby Lodge (opposite Canterbury Mills) on Saturdays. For further particulars and terms apply to Groom in charge, or GEORGE POOOCK, Proprietor



Business Notices. RO W N IKON WORKS, ARMAGH STREET, Christchurch, Portable flanges Burn Wood and Coal—in Four Sizes. PAINTED CORRUGATED I BON IN Vour. Sii and Seven Feet Lengths. 40 per cent. Cheaper than Galvanised Iron 10 1988 HGHIESSELICH AND O'». » WEAVERS’ HALL, ” •'DL EXCHANGE, LONDON, UPPING 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 risks. References—Chief Office of the London and Westminster JBank, or Agra Bank, London, and most of the Colonial Banks. Current Price Lets, Produce Reports, and any necessary samples or information on application. 1 35 A /::ii I UYt rN r BUILDING & SOCIETY. !• MA> EN T INVESTMENT The above society pays interest at tb rare of 4J per cent, per annum for Do posits at Call, 5 per v-ent. per annum for three months, and 6 per cent, per annum if fixed tor 6 month* or over j ward, Hanagor. Office.- iVtoade Burnett tree* A GAUD—To all who are suffering from the errors and indiscretion of youth, nervous weakness, early decay, loss of manhood, etc., 1 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 W e have for sale cheap. WOOLPACKS, full weights FENCING WIBF Nos. 8 and 9, less than LINS RED, colonlai BARBED WIRE, from L 27 10s to L 55 a ton TURNIP & RAPE SEEDS, all descrip tions, guaranteed to grow OATS <fe CHAFF, large stock, low prices ENGLISH AND OTHER CLOVERS MATSON. COX & CO. Mr Wells, 3RGANIST, &c., op CHRISTCHURCH dTffTILL visit Ashburton on Saturday, VV commencing September 26, 1886- Piano and Singing 4 guineas a term of 10 minutes lessons. Singing class at 4.30 p.m. to 5 p.m. at LOs a term. Arrangements can 1 e made it 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 Ashbur m and surrounding district that the fresb •m commences on THURSDAY, fhe >‘th instant. For terms apply to Mr Wolf, at hi* esidenco, Cox street; or at Mr T. Parley, stationer, Saunders’ Buildings. Concerts, balls and parties arranged Pianofortes toned, toned and regulated. 31 gDPPORT LOCAL EXCELLENCE. T. A. GATES’* SPECIALITIES The Cinder Sifter T I and E fS N Office Cabinet. N r D I 1 noe used E B A place al ways n R A for favor; will S 0 everything ever give x and utmost B S everything satisfaction. 0 I in its L I F own F T place F Inventor B O and sole maker R T A. Gates, Cabinet v Piottjrb frame Maker, PET .o Si'REE .



Caution. SOME unscrupulous firms are trying to force on the New Zealand pe pie a Nostrum, under the cloak that it is made in the United States— WHICH IS NOT TRUE. I Under this pretence they are trying to 1 deceive the Public and Incautious Pur chasers into the belief that they are the j Genuine AMERICAN HOP BITTERS. , We wish to warn all honest and unsns- | 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, sfellow Label, with Directions in Red Letters, in English and =erman, and the name of “Dr Soule" blown in every Bottle. This Is the only form in which Genuine \M ERIC AN HOP BITTERS are put. 01 , 0 .0/1 per day to be made by per -Bons 0 f either sex, in fheir own localities, at work for us. New business All meet with wonderful suc .\vy«”p can do the work Capital not required t' e wiil start yon Outfit .or l b raa led free. The employment :s particularly adapted to the region in which this publication circulates. Boy and girls earn nearly as irucb as Kali particulars and instructions made ree is the time—don't delay, but >• it to us at <>nce. ddress Stinson ani> Go. Portland, Maine, United States.



Business Notices ONE box of Clark’s b 41 pills is war. ranted to care all discharges from tha urinary organs in either sex (acquired or constitutional), gravel and pains in the back Guaranteed tree .from mercury. Sold in boxes 4» 6d each, by all chemists ai.d patent medicine vendors. Sole pro* prietors, The Lincoln and Midland Coun ties Drug Co., Lincoln, England. Whole sale of ail the wholesale houses. 1 18 I}) EI D AND 081 Y’B (p 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 mowing of Ryegrass if desired. It is the •>nly Sower in the Market that will sow with absolute regularity on either exces sively rough or very smooth land. It will sow any desired quantity of Grain or Grass by simply changing one wheel. Corn Drills all Sixes. J ointkd Pulverising Disc Harrows.— The Beat.—Over 600 in use. Improved Prize Ohappouttres.—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 harrows. Square linked chain har rows- New design of tripod harrows. 6 and 7 tinod 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 gpar for 4-borse yokes. Threshing machine fit tings Belting all sizes. Iron and brass castings of all kinds to order. Fencing standards cat and punched to any length and guage, Drays made from beat sea soned timber, with Gilpin axles. Gray’s patent standard for folding sheep. Winners jf the Gold Medal at the Melbourne Exhibition for their Double Furrow Plough, vide Jurors’ Report:— “ Ploughs —ln ploughs there is one ex* hibit to which we wish to draw special attention as being tha best, and that is the Doable Farrow of Bel/ and Gray, of Dunedin, New Zealand, and con struction it is far superior to any other Eakaia. The New Zealand Loan Mercantile Agency Company are now representing ns <n this district \EH> <r GRAV n IHE ASHBURTON COUNTY J, STOCK AND SALEYARDS COMPANY (Ldcixed), Is prepared to Dip Sheep iN large or small lota at the following scale of charges:— For the first 600 sheep, one penny oach For the second 500 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, Secreiarv- JJORE VALUABLE THAN GOLD If a daily increasing demand and an endless number of testimonials are a criterion of the popularity of an article, then Dr Low’s CHERRY PECTORAL is one of the wonders of the present en lightened age. During the past winter and spring diseases of the throat and lungs have bean very prevalent, and it has been admitted on ail sides that when ever this valuable remedy has been ob tainable, numbers of lives have been saved by its timely nse. Always have a bottle in the house. Soldjeverywhere at la 6d and 2s 6d per bottle. Wholesale agents, Kempthorne, Prosser and 00., Christchurch, and at the proprietor, H. Oitron, Chemist, Akaroa. Ashburton Agent—Ohas. Neate, Chemist. flfl ATCH MAKERS BBS A-mPMiPMMWiA |ewelurs, ’S. iBHjSr. GH. Government Notice. ITOB 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 offers to every per* on : I.—About to make his or her ‘Will or Codicil. 2.—lntending to provide for Wife an i hildren or others by deed of Settlement. 3.—Settling Property by way of Mar tago Settlement. A —Desiring to renounce the Trusts of Will, laving been appointed Executor or Trustee under the same. s.—Having acted as Trustee, Executor or Administrator, wishing to be relieved ot she burthen of Trustee hip or Adminia ratlon, the option of uaujg the State hinory, and gives an absolute guarantee •gainst loss of funds by iiaud, peculation r dishonesty. * Every information may be obtaine. ALEXANDER LEAN, Agent at Christchurch: Jr from «- G. fiAMERTON, Pcbilo ‘.v&ustee ay. im Wellington, ISthM