The Ashburton Guardian.

rHi OK —* )'2< O P I*J.NSLY

VOL,. V,—No. 134-2

ASHBURTON. THUBSDAY. DECEMBER H. 1885



Snrvtyor. OfridlJEnglneew. *c. 3U. VO OILS AND SONS, 4reMtectiß, Launui, Vaswaxqm, IgcnonraD - Bd»vmom, jlkd Laid Bimuu, TRIANGLE, WAKANUI ROAD, AUOQBWt. Conveyances. miNWALD AND MOUNT SOMERS L RAILWAY. MOUNT SOMERS AND CAVENDISH ROYAL MAIL COACH. Tbs above Oaoh leaves Hood’s hotel or Cavendish Railway Station everyday, meeting each train. Passengers by morning train may pro* csfd by coach to Alford Forest, thence to Msthven in time for the last train for Christchurch, or may return in time for the last train for Ashburton. Parcels and Coders will receive every attention. Herat* sad Baggie* on hue. In JOHN HOOD AUSTRALASIAN Jp AR CELS EXPRESS* Parcels and Packages forwarded to any address, at cheap, through, inclusive rates. One charge. No extras. No trouble. No charge for boobing or for collecting packages up to 661bs weight within the Daily despatches by Heil. and to Briiam, Europe and Australia by story, steamer. Extract from tariff, including all charge* to Address of Consignee :



««!»*• We are now receiving parcels for Home to despatch per Tongaris-o, Bailing this month. Revised cheap rates. ! Inauraooa effected if desired. i



Tariff and all information on application CUFF & GRAHAM, Box 237 Post Office, Christchurch; ahd Lyttelton. 'Telephone 22. 8 1572 Brudnass Notices. DAN-3H. Seed Oats. rnflU Undersigned has a full Stock I COLONIAL CLOTHING DRAPERY FLANNELS, &0. Boots and Shoes, Large Stock of Groceries and Oilmen's Stores. SPECIALYALUBTNUHOIGB TEA FEED AND SEED OAT . FLOUR, BRAN, AND SH KPS. Afl at the lowest prices possible. Genn oo Yahwsnd ntftaake-belteTe or chant, Large discount, sod other Indooemeir or cash. Families waited on weekly altanar If reqniradi v . ' -D. WILLIAMSON, East B**«at, Ashbusio Briers, Under . e*a, Wskfnni road andOass B. donee to baying■, 'rebihi and tt^twroaßmmssm Moumtoni Coach, are prepared nffttfaish and eoodaotFtanentbonwpedal and most resaonaMe itthni 11 , Country orders iHH l WQSiia |Binn|iaili>Winr*' Ndto4he<Sd dvw,4«n**C> Wabanal :*eao and Cass ■tee#.* , «tsy t be left at Ashr borton Ooach Factory; or Box Ifi, Pm* DfioeAshhurton. I*7



M OUST SOMKBS & METHVKN ROYAL MAIL COACH; On «ad«ff*e liJanosnr lat, ISB6, this will wtt > Ooyih ■ och Tass* to| Thnndtf and starting st noop bom Hood's Hotel. Mount Somers, foe SnioebstD nod Alford Forest, there oonnoctinßirltt DutfAOoaoh from Methren Evening: ‘ tmnfrflifwfcdta. SsrAiWrdFditesi.', 4m, V—jgjM ■ ‘ ■: tV'Jf ■ T. IPX. . -■! . A G R 1 0 tJ L T tJ ft A L Machine Shop, WAKANOIROAD, pHAKLit'cr^AY^ Combine*, Chaff-cutters, and Binders, and sU olaises of tlon giren to Bioyales ring Machines. npMrag, sharpened and General repairs. 8 4 ■tsW



I Stud Notices. rrißE Thoroughbred Horse KING* JL FISHJEtI will travel Ashburton and Surrounding Districts this season. For pedigree, performances on the turf, and in the Show ring and fees, sea cards, orapphfto E. COOKSON,, Proprietor ; or Groom in Charge. Groom's fee as usual. 10 676



fJIHE THOROUGHBRED HORSE Perkin Warbeck n, (By Perkin Warheck—Mies Kate), Will Stand this Season at GROVE FARM, TIN W ALD (See Card*). For fafthp"* particulars, apply to » 626 E. GATES. Tin wall*



I rilo TRAVEL thip season the Thoroogh -1 bred imported Horae Calstock. After this date the fees will be;—Ls 6e for thoroughbreds; L2 10e for half-breda; guarantees, L 7 7s. Good English gr-tsa paddocks free until Ist of January, 1886. All oa r e but no responsibility. Groomage fees, 6«, paid first service.



i Baoiog results prove thafc the deci sion of the judge* at oar show, held on the 30th of October, with regard to oar blood stock has been fall; justified in the winner of the Melbourne Gap, the winner’s dam being got by Castle Hill, sire of oar local horse Calstock. Good breeding this, Castle Hill is acknowledged to be the sire of the best horses over sticks in the Southern Hemisphere. lefit Python A Bay Horse bred by Hon B R. Cox of New Sooth Wales, got by Kyogle dam Nntoot (dam of Dagworth and Hercules) by Pitsford—Amber by Glances —Spendora by Emancipation. Kyogle by William Tell, Cassandra by Tros. PYTHON has shown himself to be the most successful site with half bred mares ever imported to New Zealand. Before leaving New South Wales be sired that' good horse. Rival; winner of the Gorin* tbion Cup in Sydney, carrying top weight and besting a field of eleven others. Ha I also sired in New Zealand Comet and Trumpeter, winners of many good races, although out 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 6 ss. Payable .Ist January, 1886. Gaod grass paddocks provided 2s 6d per week, every cate taken but no responsibility. For farther particulars apply to L. MARKET, 0802 Proprietor, Netherby Ledge.



fWIBTB Thoroughbred Hone DIGBY JU- GRAND, by Trsducer (imp.) out Of Aglaia (imp.) Will stand in Ashburton bn Tuesdays, and will travel the Tiowald, Winslow and Hinds districts on Wednes days: For further particulars apply to groom In charge. Tam O’Shanter Will stand at Longbeaoh. Mam grazed free ntttll January 1. JOHN GRIGG, Proprietor. mt* IrUr Houser. THE Thoroughbred Horse ROUSER, will stand in Ashburton this -season. By Messenger out of Kate O’Shane, [Messenger, brad in N.S. W. by Mr W. Town, by Bottler out of Ludia (see N.S. W. Stud Book). Kate O'Shane, by Oaledon (imported /tom Ireland) out of Dura by Emigrant out of Maggie (sae N.Z. BtudBook). ROUSER is a beautiful dappled grey of immense power and substance. While showing lots of -quality be is fit to carry 18st to hounds. ROUSER has proved himself fast, stout and a magnificent fencer, but while undergoing a prepara tion for ibe Grand National, met with an adoldens which necessitated throwing him tut of -work for a time. Terms—L3 10s; guaranteed, L 6 ss. •For farther particulars apply L. MARKET ,l68tjO : . Proprietor. N»th»»hy Lod



Stock Bales. Rakaia Sales. WE bag to intimate to oar clients that for the fu*"je the SALES of STOCK, IMPLEMENTS and SUNDRIES trill be held at the Rakaia the LAST THURSDAY in every month. NEW ZEALAND LOAN AND MER OANTILB AGENCY COMPANY. 8 iO6 MATSON, COX ft 00. MRS KENNEDY & MISS CAMERON DRESSMAKERS, ' Compton’s Buildings, Moore street, Ashburton N.B,~.Reei>try Office fo Female Bar ▼aflt*.



Sporting. riNSLOW AND TINWALD AMALGAMATED RAGE 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. Hawdon. Vice- Presidents : J. C. N. Grigg I Jamas Wilkin D. McLean | Judge; M. Stitt. Starter. Dr Leahy. Valandicappebs : 6. Saunders I Dt Leahy O. O. Fooka ' . or Athletics —Messrs G. James and J. Purchase Clerk op Course: David Jackson. Clerk op Scales : Robert B. Jeff. Committee: James Begg I A. McLeod E. Gates I M. Scott J. Heaeltine I C. Jephson P. Lewis I 6. James



1. Huedle Handicap, of 15 sovs. 1$ miles; t rer six flights of hardies, about 3ft 6ia high. Second horse to receive 60s from She stakes. Nomi nation, 10s; acceptance, 10s. itnwald Cup Handicap, of 25 sots and a Gap valued 16, presented by Mr O, G. Bawdon, of Wpsterfield. 1J miles. Second horse to receive L 5 from the stakes. Nomination, 20s; acceptance, 20s. 8i Tkottino Race; a distance handicap, of 15 bovs. Two miles. Second horse to receive 60s from the stakes. No weight under 10st. Nomination, 10s; acceptance, 15s Maiden Plate, of LlO. One mile. Weight-for-sge. Entrance, 20s. 5. Selling Hack Race, 10 sovs. f mile. The winner to be sold imme diately after the race for LlO, any shrplus to go to the Club's fund. Entrance, LI. Sat up Consolation Handicap, 10 sovs. One mile. Nomination, 10»; acceptance, 10s; due withiu ten minutes after the weights are declared. 7. Hubby Soueey, 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, 10s 3. Quoits; 21 yards ;21 up. First rize, L2; second, LI 4. Three-Legged Race 1 Entrance, 2s pet pair; 100 yards. First prize, 15s ; second, 7s 6d 5. One Mile Handicap. Entrance 3s. First prize, L2; second, I>l 6: Egg and Spoon Race. Entrance, la. First prize, 10s; second, 6s 7. Single Women’s Race; 80 yards; for a dress piece , 8. 220 Yards Flat Race Handicap. First prize. 1.1; second, 10s; 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; entrsnoe, Is 11. 440 Yards Hat Race Handicap. First prize, LI 10s; second, 10s; entrance is; acceptance, Is ; 12. Consolation, 170 yards. First prize, 15s; second, 6s; entrance, Is



RULES AND REGULATIONS. L No entry will be received except on i.be 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 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 baa resided in the district above defined daring the same period. 4. Five per cent will be deducted from the gross of all moneys payable in accord ance with this programme, for expenses of the course 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 wald, before 10 p m. on December 12tb, 1885. Weights will be declared on De cember 19th, 1886. Acceptances are to be made to the Secretary, at Scott’s Hotel, finwald ' ter than 10 p.m. on Satur day, December I 86. IJSPHSON, i . Secretary.



WAR OR NO WAR I— 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 thyme 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 [ slaughter, as indeed I did’nt onghter, and below the cost 1 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, Moataand Oo ate showing, how the public taste is grow ing for really pore and nicely blended teas. And those who have 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. CARSON, East street, Ashburton. Agent for Arthur Yates, Garden seeds, wholesale and retail agent for Nelson, Moate end Go’s pore blended ten.



Sporting SHBCRTON RACING CLUB SPRING MEETING. THURSDAY AND F RID. AY, December 10 AND 11, 1885. President—K. G. Wright. Vice-Presi dent—W. C. 'Valk»r. Judge— Stewards—W ! . Bi Denshire, C. O. FWStor, H. Friedlandcr, R. Friedlahder,'Johft Grigg. C. G. Hawdon, T. Leahy, O. W. Parnell, W. G. Robb. Treasurer—o. 0. Fooks, Starter—T. Leahy. Clerk of the Scales—M.Friedlandev.. Clerk of’the Coarse—A. Hewson. Handioap pors—The Handicapping Committee of the Club. First race each day to start at 1 p .m. L County Hubbub Rack Handicap, of 30 sovs; over six flights of hardies 3ft 6in high ; nomination, 1 sov ; ac ceptance, 1 sov. miles. District horses only. 2. Fees Handicap, of 40 sovs; accep tance, 2 sovs 1 mile 3. Ashbobton Cup Handicap, of 125 sovs ; nomination, 1 sov; acceptance, 5 sovs. miles. 4. Ladies’ Pubsb, of 40 sots ; welter. handicap; gentlemen riders; nomi nation, 1 sov; acceptance, 1 sov. 1$ miles. 5. Post Stakes of 15 jovs ; catch weights; nomination, 1 sov, to be made to the Secretary immediately after the Ladies Parse is ran. The winner to be soldi 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. |-milc. Fiest Day.



Second Day. 1. Handicap Hurdle Hack, of 50 *ova ; over eight flights of hurdles about 3£t Gin high ; nomination, 1 tov.j ac ceptance, 2 bovb. 2 miles. 2. Racing Club Handicap, of 76 sovs ; nomination, 1 sov; acceptance, 3 sovs. miles. 3. County Plate Handicap, of 25 sovs; nomination, Ifsov; acceptance, Ifaov. District horses only. If- miles. 4. Toialisator Stakes, of 15 sovs ; mini mum weight Bst; nomination 1 sov, to be made to the Secretary immediately after the County Plato is run. The winner to bo sold immediately after the race for 10 sovs, any surplus to go to the funds of the Club. | mile. 6. Welter Handicap, of 40 sovs ; nomi nation, 1 sov ; acceptance, 2 sovs; minimum weight, lOat. 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 be notified to the Secretary within ten minutes of declaration of weights. 1 mile. RULES AND REGULATIONS. I 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 Kales 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, 1885, and up to the date of the forthcoming meeting, and owned by a person who bos 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 programme for expanses of the course.



5. All nominations and acceptances go to the funds of the Olnb. NOMINATIONS. All nominations to be accompanied by fees, name, age and description of horse, and colors of rider, and in the bands 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, 1886. Weights for the second day’s ban* dioaps will be declared at 8 o'clock 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, 1885. 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. Pnblio Companies. \TJJW 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, Hid3B, 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 PACES and CORN SAGES, at Lowest Current Rates.



AGENTS JXf CANTERBURY FOR— Ruaton Proctor and Co.’a celebrated Com bined Threshing Machines and Engines,, acknowledged to be the Beat Maohinea imported into New Zealand. Felton and Gollleanme a Patent Galvan ised Steel-barb Fencing Wire Oaqdy’a Patent Cotton Belting. Maldon Island Guano. Farther particulars on application at the Company’s Off*iee, Ohrlstob'iroh, Ashbur ton and Hakala. JOHN COOKE, Marager Chrutobnreb c »- H. SBORK^AN, -t^gent, Asbbnrt'' G * -UtNBl - j«U



Christchurch, Advertisements. Criterion House, OHRISTOHUCH. BEATTIE & 00. ■Wo have pleasure in drawing the atten tion of this residents in the Ashburton nd surrounding districts to the advan tages offered by onr system of doing busi o4ss. Being direct importers from the bast British markets, and large purchasers of all Colonial manufacturers, we are in • .position to sell goods on the most favor dole terms. We would direct special attention to the fact that our (s:tds _is tabulated on a Gash Basis, and oar aim ihwariably to charge most moderate prices, in proof of which we solicit inspection of osr large and varied stock. We feel satisfied onr country friends will reap a adbatantial benefit by giving our estab (fthiDent a trial. <Jjadles' Dress Materials in great variety, , of newest styles Millinery in choice designs and at specially moderate prices Mantles. Dolmans, Sommer Gapes, 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 mept we hold a very large stock of gar- OWQts of all descriptions, principally our own manufacture and of the Best Colonial Tweeds. In ont 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, Oommencing FRIDAY, 20th Inst. JpiOLLOWING their ouatom for the past few yean G. L. BEATH & 00 are this week opening about Twenty Oases of FANCY GOODS for FREE DISTRIBUTION amongst their customers. SEE THE DISPLAY 1 Unequalled this Side of the Lies. 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 Propietor of the above H"tel 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 fare will comprise Poultry, Game, Fish, eta, etc., in season. Grills to perfection at any hour. PRIVATE ROOMS FOR LADIES. Boohs 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 weh 4»y. 911



Christchurch Advertisements. OUNTRY VISITORS TO CHRIST CHURCH Will find the three C’a— Comfort ! Cheapness !! Convenience !!! Central Hotel, Corner of Gloucester and Colombo street. 10 G 77 A Night Porter Kept VISITING CHRISTCHURCH Are often at a loss to know the best establishment for the pur* chase of Drapery, Furnishings, Fancy Goods, Games, Crockery and Glassware. THE DRAPERY & GENERAL IMPORTING COMPANY have an entirely NEW and IMMENSE STOCK OP BEST GOODS IN ALL DEPARTMENTS. The Pnblio are invited to in spect their Large Warehouse and enquire prices, without being pressed to purchase. AT WALLACE’S D.IC.



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. BROWN, Manager. B. HALLENSTBIN, Chairman of Directors. Warehou-es— Cashel street ... Christchurch. High street ... Dunedin. 19 926 Metropolitan Hotel CASHEL STREET, Ohrisiohuteh. (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, 6a fid; per week, LI 10s; per 28 days, L 6. (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 h AN ACER, Metropolitan Hotel, Box 14, 6 18 Christchurch. J. Ballantyne & Co’s QPACIOUS NEW WAREHOUSE IS NOW OPEN With au 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 lo 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 Gaeh Discount. DUNSTABLE HOUSE, Established 1854. 9 662



T HE CLYDESDALE ENTIRE Hone, Prince 'Victor Will travel the Wakanui, Longbeach, and Ashburton Forks districts, and will stand at Netherby Lodge (opposite Canterbury Mills) on Saturdays. For further particulars and terms apply to Groom in charge, or GEORGE POCOCK, Proprietor



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



HGRIEBSELICH AND 00. • WEAVERS’ HALL, EXCHANGE, LONDON, SHARING AND COMMISSION MERCHANTS, Established 1866. Ship to order any description of British and Oontinental 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 Prodace. Open Policies of Insurance for floating cargoes to cover sea risks. I .References—Chief Office of the London and Westminster Bank, or Agra Bank, London, and most of the 0010-'ial Banks. Current Price Lists, Produce Reports, and any necessary samples or information on application. 1 36 4 SHBUKTON PERMANENT B GILDING & INVESTMENT SOCIETY. The above Society pays Interest at th« rate of per cent, per annum for De posits at Call, 6 per went, per annum for three months, and 6 per cent, per annum If fixed tor 6 months or over Office.- Arcade 1 / xmbeit, Pnrnett tree* 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 'l. Inman, station D, New York City, C.S.A. I 'HAVE FOR SALE CHEAP. WOOLPAOKS, full weights FENCING WIBP Nos. 8 and 9, at less than LINSEED, colonlat BARBED WIRE, from L 27 10s to. L 56 TURNIP & RAPE SEEDS, all descrip tions, guaranteed to grow OATS & CHAFF, large stock, low prices ENGLISH AND OTHER CLOVERS j ward, Manager. a ton MATSON, COX & CO.



Mr Wells, ORGANIST, &0., of CHRISTCHURCH TTTILL visit Ashburtoa on Saturday, VV commencing September 26, 1886- Piano and Singing 4 guineas a term of 40 minutes lessons. Singing class at 430 p.m. to 6 p.m. at 10s a term. Arrangements can v e made at Mr Farley’s Book and Mnsio Ware house.



MR SIDNEY WOLF From the Royal Academy of Music Professor of Pianoforte and Singing, Begs to inform the inhabitants of Ash bur ' m and snrrotmding district that the fresh . -m commences on THURSDAY, the Bth instant. For terms apply to Mr Woir, at his esidence, Cox street; or at Mr T. Farley, stationer, Saunders’ Buildings. Concerts, balls and parties arranged Pianofortes tuned, toned and regulated. QUPPORT LOCAL EXCELLENCE. T. A. GATES’S SPECIALITIES 0 The Cinder Sifter T T. A. Gates, Cabinet x Picture frame Makes, petwk svree . Caution. » - S* OME unscrupulous firms are trying to force on the New Zealand pe pie a Nostrum, under toe cloak that it is made in the United States— WHICH IS NOT TRUE. Under this pretence they are trying to deceive the Public and Incautious Pur- I 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 solored Bottles, with White Label oq one aide, printed in Black Letters, and Green Hop Cluster; and, on the other side, fellow Label, with Directions in lied Letters, In English and German, and the name of “Dr Soule ’* blown in every Bottle. This Is the only form in which Genuine AMERICAN HOP BITTERS are put. Ol OA per day to be made by per- Si'JL 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 £l' mailed free. The employment is particularly adapted to the region in which this publication circulates. Bey. and girls earn nearly as much as Full particulars and instructions free. Now is the time—don't delay, but write to ns at once, \ddress SmreoN ajoi Co. Portland, Maine, United State*.



Business Notices. NE box of Clark’s b 41 pills Is war ranted to care all discharges from ths urinary organs in either sex (acquired of constitutional), gravel and pains in the back. Guaranteed tree ; from mercury. Sold in boxes 4a 6d each, by all chemists and patent medicine vendors. Sole pro* prietors, The Lincoln and Midland Conn* ties Deng Go., Lincoln, England. Whole* sale of aU the wholesale booses. 1 18 Reid and gr a Y'S New Positive Feed Broadcast For Sowing Grain, Grass, Turnip, Rape, Mangold, etc., and the Turnip Sower can be arranged, when ordered, to sow Lucerne or other small Beads 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 rongh or very smooth land. It will sow any desired quantity of Grain er Grass by simply changing one wheel.' Corn Drills aU Sixes. Jointed Pulvebisiho DisoHarjiowh. — The Best.—Over 500 in use, Improved Prize Ohxctcutibbs.— With cast-steel mouthpieces, when properly handled, make no long straws, conse quently chaff requires no riddling. They are In nse largely all over Mew 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 f leaf harrows. Square 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. Horae gears for 1, 2,3, and 4 hones. Best iron-bark swingle-trees. Ropes and pully gear for 4-horae yokes. Threshing machine fit tings Belting all sizes. Hon and bran eastings of all kinds to order. Fencing standards out and punched to any length and goage. Drays made from best sea soned timber, with Gilpin axles. Gray’s patent standard for folding sheep. Seedsower,



Winner*, jf the Gou> Mbdal at the Melbourne Exhibition for thus Doubub Fubkow Plough, vide Saxon' Report:— “ Ploughs —ln ploughs there is one ex.' hibit to which we wish to draw special attention as being the best, and that is the Doable Farrow of ReF and Gray, of Danedin, New Zealand, inunish and con struction it is far superior to any other Kakaia. The New Zealand Loan Mercantile Agency Company are now representing ns *n this district REID * ORAV fl iHK ASHBURTON COUNTY J, STOCK AND 8A LEY ARDS COMPANY (Looted), 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 Forthe second 1,000 sheep, one farthing each For flocks of over 2,000 special arrange* meats will be made. The material need will be charged for in addition to the above. GEORGE JAMESON, Secretary. JJORB VALUABLE THAN GOLD If a •"'ally 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 be sc very prevalent, and it has been a> netted on all sides that where* ever this valuable remedy has been ob tainable, numbers of lives have been saved by its timely use. Always have a bottle in the house. Soldgevetywhere at Is 6d and Ss fid per bottle. Wholesale agents, Eempthorne, Prosser and Co., Christchurch, and at the proprietor, B. Citron, Chemist, Akaroa. Ashburton Agent—Ohaa Neate, Chemist.



ATCHMAKERS A EWEILtRS s fjsz /CH CH Government Notice. * fjIHE PUBLIC TRUST OFFICE OP NEW ZEALAND. Atention is directed to the provisions of he Acta establishing this Office, and to the advantages placed thereby within easy each of every colonist. Subject to such provisions, the State refers to every per •on : I.—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 tage Settlement. 4—Desiring to renounce the Trusts of Will, having been appointed Executor c» Trustee under the. same. 6. —Having acted as Trustee, Executor or Administrator, wishing to be relieved o» che burthen of Trustee hip or Adminis ratlon, the option of ns jg the State thinery, and gives an absolute guarantee against loss of funds by fraud, peculation, or dishonesty. Every Information may be obtains fr^nj ALEXANDER LEAN, Agent at Christchurch; Ct from R. Q. HAMBRTON, Pnblie TVuQfqo 11884 Wellington, 18th May