The Ashburton Guardian.

VOL.. Y-No. 1351

ASHBUKTON, MONDAY. DECEMBER 14. 1885.

:price-one penny



Surveyor, Olvfl Engineers, ice. G. E. FOOKS AND SONS, Architects, Jim EnemUßS, VAVTAIOBB, Licbhsxd StJKTsroßs, and Land Bboxxbs, TRIANGLE, WAKANUI ROAD. Ashburton. Conveyances. miNWALD AND MOUNT SOMERS 1 RAILWAY. MOUNT SOMERS AND CAVENDISH ROYAL MAIL COACH. The above Ceach leaves Hood’s hotel or Cavendish Railway Station every day, toeetiogeach train. Passengers by morning train may pro oeedby coach to Alford Forest, thence to Methven in time for the last train for Chriatohuich, or may return in time for the last-train for. Ashburton. Parcels and Orders will receive every attention. Hones and Baggies on hire. In JOHN HOOD AUSTRALASIAN jp ARO KL 8 EXPREU Parcels and Packages forwarded to any address, at. cheap, through, inclusive rates. One charge. No extras. No trouble. No charge for booking or for collecting packages up to 661bs weight within the city. Daily despatches by Bail, and to Great Britain, Europe and Australia by every steamer. Extract from tariff, including all charges to Address of Consignee S w I j» > 'S g* a



We ace now receiving parcels for Home to despatch pec Tongariro, sailing this month. Revised cheap rates. Insurance effected if desired. Tariff and all information on application tDFF & GRAHAM, Box 237 Post Office, Christchurch ; and Lyttelton. Telephone 22. 8 1573 Business Notices. DANISH Seed Oats. a fall'Stock DRAPERY . FLANNELS, Ac. Boots and Shoes,. Large Stock of Groceries aqd Oilmen’s Stores. SPECIAL VALUED* CHOICE TEA FEED ANDSEED OAT . flour, branTand sh RPS. AU at theiowestprioes possible. Qenn bo value and no. makfrbelieve or sham Largediscount, and other indueemen or cash. Families waited on weekly of tener if required. - D. WILLIAMSON, list Sikiit, Abhbcsto T*' ms, CLOTHING BROS., Bonders, Unde* , eto., Wakanni road and Ossa -8.8. desire to state that having ntha pOMDt Mf%n inpFOT6u OEIB3S ftQu Moroamra Coach, are prepared tbfumWh fpd conduct Funerals on special and most reseoniSe . Country orders will receive prompt attention. Note the sd dress, corner of Wakanut road and Oas* street. Orders may be left at the Ash bnrton Coach Factory; or Box 16, Post Office Ashburton. 167



Mount somers & methven ROYAL MAIL COACH. On and after Janaary lot, 1886, the nadmigoed win ran » Ootoh each Tues day, Thursday Mid Saturday, starting at moon from Hood's Hotel, Mount Somers, for flpringhnrn and Alford Forest, there oonneotfaig with Ruffs Coach from Methven returning same evening. Fares—Spring burn, 2i, return, 8s; Alford Forest, 4s, return, a 1 87 T. HQL G K I 0 U L T' U B A Li Machine Shop, WAKANUI ROAD. CHARLES BAT ei, Combines, Ohaff-cntters, Binders, and all classes of <■Special attention given to Bicycler. Trieydee and Sawing. Machines. '''rXirt' Mowers repaired, sharpened and edjastcd* Model work. Geawalrspalcm 8 4 BspeksEngjo Reamers end machinery.



Stud Notices. Kingfisher. THE Thorooghbred Horae KING FISHER will travel Ashburton and Surrounding Districts this season. For pedigree, performances on the turf, and in the Show ring and fees, see or apply to E. Proprietor ; or Groom ia Charge. Groom’s fee as rsual. 10 <>76



rjIHE THOROUGHBRED HOtiSE Perkin Warbeck n, (By Perkin Warbeck—Miss Kate), Will Stand tbia Season at GROVE FARM, TIN WALD (See Cards). For forth** particulars, apply to 9 626 E GATES. Tin wild



TO TRAVEL this season the Thorough bred imported Horae Calstock. After this date the fees will be:—Ls 5a for thoroughbreds; L>2 IDs fur half-bretle; guarantees, L 7 7a. Good English gr as paddocks free until Ist of- January, 1886 All ea'e but no responsibility. Groomage fees, 6s, paid first service. Racing results prove that the deci sion of the judge* at our show, held on the 30th of October, with regard to our blood stock has been fully justified in the winner of the Melbonroe Cup, the winner’s dam being got by Castle Bill, sire of our loct;l horso Calstock. Good breeding thie. Castle Hill is acknowledged to be the sire of the beat horses over sticks in " the Southern Hemisphere.



Python A Bay Horse, bred by Hon E R. Cox . of New Sooth Wales, got by Kyoglo dam Nutcut (danx of Dag worth and Hercules) by Pitaford —Amber by Giancua —Spendora by Emancipation. Kyoglo by William Tell, Cassandra by Troa. PYTHON has shown himself to be the most successful sire with half bred mares ever imported to New Zealand. Before leaving New Sooth Wales be sired that good horse, Rival; winner of the Corin thion Cap in Sydney, carrying top weight and beating a field of eleven others, iie also sired in New Zealand Comet and Trumpeter, winners of many good races, although oat of half-bred mares. He is the sire of Busy-body, Hollywood and Monaghan, all showing plenty of form and quality. Terms—Thoroughbred metes, LlO 10s; half-bred mares, L 5 ss. Payable Ist January, 1886. Gaod grass paddocks provided 2s 6d per week, every cate taken bat no responsibility. For farther particulars apply to L. MARKET, 0802 Proprietor, Netherby Lodge. Digby Grand. THE Thoroughbred Horse DIGBY GRAND, by Tradncer (imp.) out 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’Blxanter Will stand at Longbeach. Mares grazed free until January 1. JOHN GRIGG, Proprietor. #r Kouser. THE Thoroughbred Hotae ROUSER, will stand in Ashburton this season. By Messenger oat of Kate O’Shane, Messenger, bred in N.S. W. by Mr W. Town, by Bottler out of Ludia (sea N.S. W. Stud Book). Kate O’Shann, by Caledon (imported from Ireland) out of Lata by Emigrant out of Maggie (see N.Z. Stud Book). HOUSER is a beautiful dappled grey; of immense power' and substance. While showing lots of quality he is fit to carry IBst to hounds. ROCSBR has proved himself fast, - stout and' a magnificent fencer, hut while undergoing a prepara tion fur ibe Grand .National, met with an acoiden* which necessitated throwing him out of work for a time. Terms—L3 10s; guaranteed, L 6 6s. For farther particulars apply « L. MARKET 10800 Proprietor, Netherby Lod Stock Sales.



iiakaia Sales. WE bag to intimate to oar clients that for the £o*",re the SALES of STOCK, IMPLEMENTS and SUNDRIES will be held at the Bakaia the LAST THURSDAY in every month. NEW ZEALAND LOAN AND MER CANTILE AGENCY COMPANY. 8 306 MATSON, COE * 00. MBS KENNEDY & MISS CAMERON DRESSMAKERS, Compton’s Buildings, Moore street, Ashburton. N.B.— Registry Office fo Female Bar ▼ants.



Sporting- W IN3LOW AND TINWAL AMALGAMATED D 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: 0. G. Hawdon. Vice- Presidents ; J. 0. N. Grigg I James Wilkin D. McLean | Judge: M. Stitt. Starter. Dr Leahy. iIANDICArPBBS : 3. Saunders I Dr Leahy 0. C. Fooks 1 . or Athletics—Messrs G. James and J. Purchase Clerk of Course: David Jackson. Olehk of Scalps : Robert B. Jeff. Commi [TEE: James Begg A. McLeod E. Gates M. Sc ot, J. Heseltine 0. .Tephson F. Lewis G. James



Hurdle Handicap, of 15 aova 1A miles; «. rer six flights of hurdler, about 3ft. 6in high. Second horse to receive 50s from She stakes. Nomi nation, 10s; acceptarcfi, 10s. itnwald Cup Handicap, of 25 sovs and a Cap valued 1.5, presented by Mr 0. G. Hawdon, of Wcsterfield miles. Second horse to receive L 6 from the stakes. Nomination, 20s; acceptance, 20s. 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, 15a Maiden Plats, of LlO. One mile. Weight-for-age. Entrance, 20s. 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, LI. Bst up Consolation Han dicap, 10 sovs One ■ mile. Nomir vtiou, 10a; acceptance, 10s; due with) a ten minutes after the weights are declared. Hurry Scurry, for a sweep of 10a.



ATHLETIC EVENTS. X. 100 Yards Handicap. Entrance, 2a. irst prize, LI; second, 10s Hunniag High Jump Entrance, First prize. LI; second, 10« 3. Quoits ; 21 yards ;21 up. First rize, L2; second, LI 4. Three Legged Kace Entrance, 2s per pair; 100 yards. First prize, 15s; second, 7a 6d 5. One Mile Handicap. Entrance Ss. First prize, L2; second, LI 6 Egg and Spoon dace. Entrance, Is. First prize, 10a; 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, 2a 9. Married Women’s Race, 100 yards. Tor a dress piece 10. Old Men’s Haou (over 40 years). For pair of trousers; entrance, Is 11. 440 Yards KLt Race Handicap. First prize, LI 10s; sec. ad, 10s; entrance 2s; acceptance, Is 12. Consolation, 170 yards. First prize, 16s; second, 6s; 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 ail points in carrying out the pro* gramma to be final. j 2. Ashburton Racing Club rules adhered to where practicable. 3. The races are open to any horse com monly resident in the district lying North of tho Orari river and Sonth 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. 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 wal’d, before 10 p m. on December 12tb, 1885. Weights will be declared on De cember 19tb, 1885. Acceptances are to be made to the Secretary, at Scott's Hotel, finwald ’ ter than 10 p. m. on Satur day, December .. 1 85. HSPHSON, Secretary.



WAR OR NO WAR?—It gives me real - pleasure, without mixture, without measure, to thank my many cus tomers once more at this recurring sea son, and with both rhyme and reason for laying out their money at my store. Arid, whilst there’s no denying, the times are rather trying, that trade is dull and money scarce enough. I'm proud to have to say, that my friends buy every day, without the aid of advertising puff. Ido not say I slaughter, as indeed I did’nt oughter, and below the cost I don’t profess to sell. But in fair play none can beat me, I give them leave to eat me, 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, Moateand do ate 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, Frnit and Italian Warehouse, H. M. CARSON, East street, Ashburton. Agent for Arthur Tates, Garden seeds, wholesale and retail agent foe Nelson, Moata aod Go’s pure



Sporting SOMERS ANNUAL Sports & Kaces, SATURDAY, DEOEMB R 26th, 1885, BOXING DAY. PROGRAMME• 1. Handicap timiuLe Rack of 10 bovs ; entrance, 10s ; acceptance, 10s ; ac ceptances to go to the second horse ; 2 miles ; eight flights of hurdles, 3£t 6in high. 2. Maiden Plate of sso vs, with a sweep stake of 6s each for second horse ; I entrance, 5s ; | mile; weight-for age; for all horses that have never won pnblic money. 3. Handicap Tkot 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 sovs from stake ; entrance, 10s ; accep tance, 10s; miles. 5. Pony Rack of 3 sovs; second horse to save entrance; entrance, ss; height, 14 hands ; J-miie ; catch weights. 6 Hurry Scurry, of 4 sovs, with a sweep of 6s to go to second horse ; entrance 6s ; 1 mile ; catch weights. HULHS. 1. All races are confined to horses that have 1-een commonly resident in that por tion of the old Mount Somers Road Dis trict, lying south of the North Ashburton river, from September 30th, 1886, and owned by a person who has resided in the said district during the same period. 2. Three horses the bona fide property of i different owners to a-art or no race. 3. J'o entry will be received except on condition that the decision of the Com mittee or whom they may appoint, will be final in all oases of dispute, or on all points in carrying out the programme 4. Protests must be made la writing, and handed to tho Secretary, accompanied by a deposit of 20s within 30 minutes of the race being run. Should the protest prove frivolous, deposit to be forfeited. 5. All horses *o be ridden out so long as they have a reasonable chance of win ning. 6 Owners of horses must bo subscribers of not leas 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 The usual Athletic Sports will be held, for which liberal prizes will be given. 12 97 All entries to be made on the ground



i)i Speer’s PRIVATE DISPENSARY, Palmer ston Buildings, Foot of Queen street, Auckland. Established for the Scientific and Speedy Cure of Ohronic, Nervous, and Special Diseases. Dr Speer is a regu lar Graduated Physician, educated at Harvard College, C .S, He has devoted a lifetime to, and is acknowledged to be the most expert Physician in bis specialty in the UnUed States. Young men and Middle-aged Men, who suffer from Ner vous 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 drags, will do well to come and try the Doctor’s method of cure —as it will, if properly applied, relieve 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 are they who have implanted in their sys tem, by improper use of calomel, seed, which produce an annual crop of diseasd- To such he would say, come and be healed. Is matters not what your troubles may be, o'me and let the Doctor examine your cose. If it is curable, he will tell you cs; if it is not, he will tell you that; for he will not undertake a case unless he is confident of effecting a core. It will cost you nothing for consultation, so please pall 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 the following complaints,—Cold extremities, weak stomachs, lame and weak backs, nervous and sick headaches, constipation and indigestion, pain in the side and back leuchorrea, etc, etc.—l wish it distinctly understood that I 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. I will guarantee a positive cure in every case I undertake, or forfeit L2OO. Consultation in Office or by letter, FEREE. 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 reoeiot of aymp-



Public Companies. \TEW ZEALAND LOAN & MEK JM 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. UNDERTAKES INDENTS of British, Continental, Bast Indian, and Ameri can goods, and Commissions in all branches of Mercantile Business. HOLDS PERIODICALS AUCTION BALES 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 £S 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 Gullleauzne s Patent Galvan ised Steel-barb Fencing Wire Candy's Patent Cotton Belting. Maldon Island Guano. Further particulars on application at the Company’s Off -tea, Christchurch, Ashb-t ton and Rakala. JOHN COOKE, Maragor Chrlstcnurob H. SECRET AN, * .agent, Ashburt'- « w jrnep <e»



Christchurch Advertisements. Criterion House, CHRISTCHUOH. JJLAOK, BEATTIE & 00. 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 largo purchasers of, all Colonial manufacturers, we are In a position to sell goods on the most favor able terms. We would direct special attention to the fact that our (sidais regulated on a Cash Basis, and oar 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 out estab lishment a trial. I Ladies’ Dress Materials in groat variety, , of newest styles Millinery in choice designs and at specially moderate prices Mantles. Dolmans, Summer Capes, etc, in new shapes and materials Household Furnishings are a specialty with ns; our stock is large and value extra good DRESSMAKING on the PREMISES. In onr 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 Stylo, 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, OBBIBTOHUROH



Carnival Month AT ARGYLE HOUSE Commencing FRIDAY, 20ih Inst. JpOLLOWING their custom for the past few years G. L. BEATH & CO are this week opening abont Twenty Cases of FANCY GOODS for FREE DISTRIBUTION amongst their customers. SEE THE DISPLAY t Unequalled this Side of the Line; EVERY PURCHASER WILL RECEIVE A GIFT. G. L. Beath & Go., TAILORS, DRAPERS, MILLINERS, &0., CASHEL STREET, CHRISTCHURCH Carnival Month AT ARGYLE HOUSE.



His Lordship's HOTEL AND LARDER, LICHFIELD STREET, Christchurch. THE Propletor of the above Hotel begs to notify that ho has engaged the services of ote of the best Chefs in the colonies, with special instructions to pro vide the best LUNCHEON OR TEA, In the conn try for ONE SHILLING. The bill of fare will comprise Poultry, Game, Fish, etc., etc., In season. Grills to perfection at any hoar. PRIVATE ROOMS FOR LADIES. Books of Tickets are now Issued at reduced rates. A String Band will play all the newest music in dinlng-rocm from 13.30 to 1.30. each day. 61*



Christchurch Advertisements. | VISITORS TO CHRIST CHURCH Will find the three O’s— Comfort ! Cheapness 1! Convenience !!! AT WALLACE’S Central Hotel, Corner of Gloucester and Colombo street. 10 677 A Night Porter Kept



D.IC. YIBITIN CHRISTCHURCH Are often at a loaa to know the beat 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. OP NEW ZEALAND, Lid.. CO-OPERATIVE, B. 0. BROWN, Manager. B. HALLBNSTEIN, Chairman of Directors. Warehouse Cashel street ... Christchurch. High street ... Dunedin. 10 926



Metropolitan Hotel CASHEL STREET, Chrieiohuroh, (Under Proprietorship since April, 1885). THE above Hotel has been thoroughly painted, papered and renovated, and la 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 fid; 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’H6te, at 6.15 p.m. For further particulars, apply on the premises; or, by letter, to FANAGER, Metropolitan Hotel, Box 14, fi 18 Christchurch.



J. Ballantyne & Co’s QPAOIOU3 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 faotnrers, 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 Sandstein’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 te view the Premises and Stock. One Shilling off every Pound Gash Discount. DUNSTABLE HOUSE, Established 1864. 9 662



CLYDESDALE BNTI Hone, Prrcce Victor RB Will travel the Wakanui, Longbeaoh, and Ashburton Forks districts, and will stand at Netherby Lodge (opposite Canterbury Mills) ou Saturdays. For further particulars and terms apply to Qcoom in charge, or GEORGE POCOOK. Pronnator



Easiness Notices. pBOWN IRON WORKS, ARMAGH STREET, Christchurch, Portable Ranges Burn Wood and Coal—ln Four Sizes. PAINTED CORRUGATED IRON IK Four. Five, Six and Seven Feet Lengths. 40 per cent. Cheaper than Galvanised Iron. 10 1988



eGRIESSELICH AND 00. • WEAVERS' HALL, ' ;0L EXCHANGE, LONDON, SHIPPING AND COMMISSION MERCHANTS, Established 1866. 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 Prodace at highest prices upon 1 per cent, commission. Orders to be accompanied by Letters of Credit or part remittance in Bank Drafts or Prodace. 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 ,* bHBURTON PERMANENT BUILDING & INVESTMENT SOCIETY. The above Society pays Interest at the rate of 4} per cent, per annum for De posits at Call, 6 per oent. per annum for three months, and 6 per cent, per annum ({fixed tor 6months or over. j ward, Manager. Office;- Arcade Chambers, Burnett tree* A CARD—To all who are suffering from the errors and indiscretion of jonth, 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. WOOLPAOKS, full weights FENCING WIBF Nos. 8 and 9, at leas than r LINSEED, colonial BARBED WIRE, from L 27 10s to L 56 a ton TURNIP & RAPE SEEDS, all descrip tions, guaranteed to grow OATS & CHAFF, large stock, low prices ENGLISH AND OTHER CLOVERS MATSON, OCX & CO.



Mr Wells, ORGANIST, &a, or CHRISTCHURCH TT7ILL visit Ashburton on Saturday, W 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 w e 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 the inhabitants of Ashbor m and surrounding district that the fresh •m commences on THURSDAY, the Bth instant. For terms apply to Mr Won, at his esidence, Cox street; or at Mr T. Farley, stationer, Saunders’ Buildings. Concerts, balls and parties arranged Pianofortes tuned, toned and regulated. 31 gUPPORT LOCAL EXCELLENCE. T. A. GATES’S SPECIALITIES C The Cinder Sifter T Cabinet x Pioturb-framk Makes, PETEK STRBB v. Caution. SOME unacrnpnlona firms are trying to force on the New Zealand people a Nostrum, under tne cloak that it is made in the United States— WHICH IS NOT TRUE. Under this pretence they are trying to deceive the Public and Incautious Pur chasers into the belief that they are the Genuine AMERICAN HOP BITTERS. We wish to warn all honest and unsus pecting people against this DECEPTION, and to call the attention once more to the facts that the Genuine American Co.’s BOP BITTERS Are put np in Sqnre, 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 Sonic" blown in every Bottle. This is the only form in which Genuine AMERICAN HOP BITTERS are put. O | O A per day to be made by per aona 0 f either sex, In their own localities, at work for ns. New business. All meet with wonderful suc cess. Anyone can do the work. Capital oot required. We will start yon. Outfit worth £i mailed free. The employment Is particularly adapted to the region in which this publication circulates. Bay and girls earn nearly as much as Fall particulars and instructions malle. free. Now is the time—don't delay, but write to ns at once. ddress Sxxmbon 4NP do. 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 or constitutional), gravel and pains in the back. Guaranteed tree k from mercery. Sold in boxes 4s fid each, by all chemists and patent medicine vendors. Sole pro prietors, The Lincoln and Midland Coon ties Drug Co., Lincoln, England. Whole sale of all the wholesale houses. 1 18



Reid and gra y*« New Positive Feed Broadcast Seedsower, For Sowing Grain, Grass, Tarnip, Rape, Mangold, etc., and the Tarnip Sower can b« 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 Pulverising Disc Harrows.— The Best.—Over 500 in use. Improved Prize Ohatecuttibs. —With cast-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 I 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 harrowf. Square linked chain har rows- New design of tripod harrows. 6 and 7 lined 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-treks. Ropes and pally gear for 4-horse yokes. Threshing machine fit* tings Belting all sizes. Don and brass eastings of all kinds to order. Fencing standards oat and punched to any length and gnage. Drays made from best sea soned timber, with Gilpin axles. Gray’s patent standard for folding sheep. Winnerv M the Gold Medal at the Melbourne Exhibition for their Doublk Furrow 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 Double Furrow of Rolf and Gray, of Dunedin, New Zealand, in Jnish and con struction it is far superior to any other Rakaia. The New Zealand Loan Mercantile Agency Company are now representing os »u this district XEID ORAV 11HB ASHBURTON COUNTY STOCK AND SALEYARDS COMPANY (Limited), Is prepared to Dip Sheep IN large or small lots at the following scale of charges:— For the first 500 sheep, one penny each For the second 500 sheep, one half penny each Fort he second 1,000 sheep, one farthinir 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. - OKORGK JAMESON, Secretary.



JJORB VALUABLE THAN GOLD If a J 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 lungs have been very prevalent, and it has been aomitted on all sides that whom ever this valuable remedy has been ob tainable, numbers N>f lives have been saved by its timely use. Always have a bottle in the house. Soldfeverywhere at Is 6d and Ss 6d per bottle. Wholesale agents, Eempthorne, Prosser and Co., Christchurch, and at the proprietor, BU Citron, Chemist, Akaroa. Ashburton Agent—Ohas. Neate, Chemist. ATCHMAKERS M t|EWEUIRS, fjs: CH-GH. Government Notice. rB PUBLIC TRUST OFFICE OF NEW ZEALAND. Atention is directed to the provisions of be 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 pen on : 1. About to make his or her Will or Codicil 2. —lntending to provide for Wife an Children 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 Evnentor o> Trustee under the same. 6.—Haring acted as Trustee, Executor or Administrator, wishing to be relieved oi ohe burthen of Trustee hip or Admlnls ratlon, the option of os ig the State ma rhinory, and gives an absolute guarantee .gainst loss of funds by fraud, peculation »t dishonesty. Every information may be obtalne ALEXANDER LEAN, Agent at Chriatchoroh; Jr from R- O. hameeton, Public ?Vuotea W<slllngtou, I«th May, 1884