The Ashburton Guardian.

Voi.. y,-No. 1861.

ASHBURTON. SATURDAY. DECEMBER V 6. 1885.

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||f_i snrreyo I, QUA Englneere, *e. " Q & FOOKS AND SON ,'-"v ’ Architects, ! Imohu, VuraTMH, tICBB i Al® Bbouss, Jungle, ;wakanui roa Abhbxjbtow. Ocnvayaneec' miNWALD AND MOUNT SOMEI I RAILWAY. MOUNT SOMERS AND OAYBNDIS ROYAL MAIL COACH. Tile above Coach leaves Hood's hot _ or Cavendish Railway Station every da; meeting each train. FMsengera by morning train rosy pr< aeed by coach to Alford Forest, thenoe t Uathven in time for the last train fc - Christchurch, dr may return in time fc the laattrain for Ashburton. Panels and Orders sill receive ever, - attention, Bones and Baggies on hire. pt JOHN HOOD , AUSTRALASIAN ABCS L 8 BXPUEIfI , Parcels and Packages forwarded to an; address, at cheap, through, inolosivi '''Mira.' ~i ‘ Ode charge. No extras. No trouble. No charge for booking or for collecting Ttagea up to 66Ibs weight within tm DaQy despatches by • »‘ail, and t< t' Britain, Europe and Australia b] : r d*ip(Srt ; sttoroor. ' - .Extinct from tariff, including all charge* to Address of Consignee : k I a S if ■■ .CS ■ g * st 1 5 «• iV . oa. • S* I* a * I i We are now receiving parcels for Home 'tfo despatch per Tongariro, sailing this •; month. Revised eheip rates. Injrarance effected if desired. Tariffand all ih formation on application >!k « UFF & GRAHAM, Box 837 Bust Office, Christchurch and lorttelton. , lone 22. 8 1672;



Business Notices. DANISH Seed Oats. fftHß Undenigßed has a foil Stock ’■JL' COLONIAL ■dLOTHINQ DRAPERY , FLANNELS, Ac. : ■ .Boots and Shoes, Largo Stock of Groceries - ujjt OUtoen’s Stores. .v* vi • ■ • --- SPECIAL VALUE XN CHOICE TEA FEED AND SEED OAT . FLOUR, BRAN, AND SH KPS. All ail the lowest prloes possible. Gena ' no vatae aAd m or latgt dtowatr-oad other Induce men ;otoiiwi. BNltn waited on weekly -rOtttßscif required. - D,, WILLIAMSON, Xisx Sxnnmx, Ashbvbxo -r - Z-ri t-, : ESB BROS., Builders, XJader kkea, etc., Wakanul road endOses dqafrata. s£tacthat. having reoantand lin|iyyea Hakeae and CoicH, a» fornUh tJßwals on tom*,,.', Qomtryordeni wfll apt a&w&ofc Note the ad- road and Gaps stosetr. . Ondaea ,u»ay. r be left, at the Ash barton o* 86r 16, Pm* AAbwton. 197 M OUHT SOMERS & MBTHVEN BOTAL MAIL COACH. As and alter January Ist, 1886, the ' -W*A—igiwwi nm ran a vpaoh . each Tuea and Sftondw, starting at ~ air nil firm Hood’s Hotel, Mount Somers, •JrAar Spetngbnm and Alford. Forest, there :>• ooanectlngwitbDniFa Ooeohfrom Methven lelilinlnii aanm nmiiii(j Parse Spring- fferatam, 3a { Alford Porert, to, v;s£ST T. HDL



/ ** B X.O.U L T U B A L shop, . WAKANDI ROAD. OB ABLBS BAT , Engines, Combines, Chaff-cutters, I* >, aodfll olasseaof given to Bicycles. K.-H-.-JOitam V* Sowing Machines. * '"‘mJMi—.. -sharpened and »«*. QfMtalwpMra. Mi



Stud Notices. Kingfisher. THE Thoroughbred Horse KING FISHER will travel Ashburton and Surrqpnding Districts this season. For pedigree, performances on.tbe turf, and in the Show ring and fees, see cards, or apply to K. COOKSON, Proprietor; or Groom in Charge. Groom’s fee as usual. 10 070



rjIHE THOROUGHBRED HORSE Perkin Warbeck n. (By Perkin Warbeck—Miss Sate), Will Stand this Season at GROVE FARM, TINWALD (See Cards). For farlhe- particulars, apply to 9 626 ' E GATES, Tinwal^



r TRAVEL this season tbeThocoogb bted imported Horae Calstock. After this date the fees will be:—Ls 5a lor thoroughbreds; L2 10s for half«breda; guarantees, L 7 7*. Good English gr»ss paddocks free aafcil lat of January, 1886. All ea r e but no responsibility. Qroomage fees, 6a, 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 in the winner of the Melbourne Cap, the winner’s dam being got by Oastle Hill, sire of our load horse Oaistock. Good breeding this. Oastle Hill is acknowledged to be the sire of the best horses over sticks in the Southern ‘Hemisphere. Python



A Bay Horae bred by Hon E R. Cox . of New Sooth Wales, sot by Kyogle dam Nmcut (dam of Dagworth and Hetcoles) by Pitaford—Amber by Glancus —Spefadora by Emancipation. Kyogle bjr William Tell, Cassandra by Troa. PYTHON has shown himself to be the most successful sice with half bred mares ever imported to New Zealand. Before leaving New South Wales he sired that good horse. Rival; winner of the Gorin tbion Cap in Sydney, carrying top weight and beating a field of eleven others. He also sired in New Zealand Comet and Trumpeter, winners of many good races, although out,of half-bred mares. Hd is the sire of Buay-body, Hollywood and Monaghan, all showing plenty of form and quality. Terms—Thoroughbred mares, LIO 10s; half-bred mares, L 5 6s. Payablelst January, 1886. Gaod grass paddocks provided 2s 6d per week, every date taken bat no responsibility. For farther particulars apply to L. MARKET, 0802 Proprietor, Nether by Lodge. Digby Grand.



IHB Thoroughbred Hone DIQBYI 1 6R&S]),' byTradncer (imp.) out of Aglaia (imp.) Will stand in Ashburton od Tuesdays, and mil .travel the Tlnwald, Window and Hinds’ districts on Wednes* days. For, further particulars apply to groom lii charge. Tam O’Shanter Will stand at Longbeaoh. Mares grazed free until January 1. fpHB Thoroughbred Horae ROUSER, i wilt stand m Ashburton this season. By Messenger out of Kate Q’Shane, Messenger* bred in N.S. W* by Mr W. Towb, by Bottler but of tiudia (see N.SI W. Stnd Book). Kate Q’Bhann, by Caledon (imported from Ireland) out of Bam toKmf grant out of Maggie (aee N.Z. ! is a. beautifnl dappled grey of Immeiue power and substance. .While showing dots of quality he is fit to earn iSsV to hounds. ROOBEB. has proved himself'fast, stout and/ arnagnificent W^MT t hut while undergoing a prepara tion for ihe Grand National, met with an ,aeoldenw which necessitated throwing him but "of work forbUine. Terms—L3los; guaranteed, L 5 6s. For further particulars apply 108Q0 Proprietor. Netherby Lod JOHN ORIGO, Proprietor. Kouser.



Stock Sales. JBakaia Sales. beg to intimate to onr clients that for.the to*”xe the SALES ! of STOCK, IMPLEMENTS and SUNDRIES will be held at the Bakala the LAST THURSDAY in every month. NEW. ZEALAND LOAN AND MKB CASTILE AGENCY COMPANY. 8 306 MATSON. COX ft CO. KENNEDY ft MISS CAMERON DRESSMAKERS, Compton's Buildings, Moore street, I - N.B.—Registry Office to Female Ser



Sporting. AND TINJYALD AUAI.OAUi.TVD RACE MEETING. Will be held (by kind permission of Mr B. Wilkin) in one of (he Grove Farm paddocks, on JANUARY Ist, 1886. To start punctually at 11 o’clock. President; 0. O. Hawdun. Vick-Presidents: J. C. N. Grigg I James Wilkin D. McLean j Judge: M. Stitt. Starter. Dr Leahy. BaNDICAPPEUS; 6. Saunders { Dr Leahy 0. 0. Fooks I . or Athletics—Messrs G. James and J. Purchase Clerk op Course: David Jackson. Clerk op Soalbs : Robert B. Jeff. Committee: James Begg E. Gates J. Beseltine F. Lewis A. McLeod M. soott C. Jephson 6. James



1, Hurdle Handicap, of 15 bo vs. 1£ miles; *./er six flights of hnrdloa, about 3ft 6in high. Second horse to receive 50s from \he stakes. .Nomi nation, 10s; acceptance, 10a; X'INWALD Cup Handicap, of 25 sovs and a Cup valued 15, presented by Mr O. O. Hawdou, of Westarfield 1£ miles. Second horse to receive 15 from the stakes. Nomination, 20j; acceptance, 20a 3. Tbottikg Race; a distance handicap, of 16 sovs. Two miles. Second horse to receive 50« from the stakes. No weight under 10st. Nomination, 10s; acceptance, 15s Maiden Plate, of LlO. One mile. Weight-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. Bst up Consolation Handicap, 10 sovs. One mile. Nomination, 10«; acceptance, 10a; doe within ton minutes after the weights are declared. 7. Hurry Scurry, for a sweep of 10s. ATHLETioEVENTS. 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 op. First rize, L2; second, LI 4. Three Legged Race Entrance, 2s per pair; 100 yards. First prize, 15s; second, 7s 6d 5. One Mile Handicap. Entrance 3s. First prize, L2; seoofad, X<l 6. Egg and Spoon Race. Entrance, la. First prize, 10s; second, 5a 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, KRTfit’da.’ Tor a drees piece 10. Old Men’s Race (over 40 years). For pair of trousers; entrance, la 11. 440 Yards Flit B*ce Handicap. First prize, LI 10s; second, 10a; entrance 2s; acceptance, Is . I£. Consolation, 170 yards. First prize, 15s; second, ss; entrance, Is



RULES AND REGULATIONS. L 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, pc whom they may appoint, their decision on all points in carrying out the pro gramme to be final. 2. Ashburton Racing Club rales adhered to where practicable. 8. The races are open to any horse com monly resident in the district lying North of the Orari river and Sooth of the Selwyn river from October Ist to the date of meeting, and owned by a person who has resided in the -district above defined daring the same period. 4, Five per cent will be dodnoted from the gross of all moneys payable in accord ance with this programme, for expenses of the course 5. Ajl nominations and acceptances go to the funds of the Club. NOMINATIONS ACCEPTANCES.



All nominations to be accompanied by lees, name and performances of horse, and colors of rider, to be in the hands of (he Secretary, addressed Scott’s Hotel, Tin* wald, before 10 p m. on December 12th, 1886. Weights will be declared on De cember 19th, 1885. Acceptances are to be made to the Secretary, at Scott’s Hotel, finwald ’"ter than 10 p.m. on Satnr* day. December a I 'B6. IEPHSON, t. Secretary.



WAR OR NO WAR I—lt gives me reel pleasure, without mixture, without measure, to thank my many cub. 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 pan. Ido not say I slaughter, as indeed I dld'ut onghter, and below the cost I don’t profess to sell. But in fair play none o»n beat me, I give them leave to eat me, who do not think 1 serve them very well. Now, as might be expected, my stock is well selected, while great variety of goods I have in store.' The teas so ably blended, can be well recommended, as has been often ad vertised before. Nelson, Moate and Co are showing, how the publio taste is grow ing for really pure and nicely blended teas. And those who have not trifd them, shouldiot self interest guide them, and . boy of me the thing that’s sure to please. Tea, Grocery, Fancy Goods, Glass, China, Earthenware, Fruit and Italian ff. ,M. CARSON, 'Bast street, Ashburton. Agent for Arthur' Yates, Garden seeds, wholesale and retail Sent foe Nelson, Moate and Co’s pure ended teas.



L 6, L 5. Agent in town—H. A Liberal Discount for Oaab. F. T. MAYO, Hampstead Manure Factory, • 666 4»WwVhl



_ Sportinjg JJ M °D« SOMERS ANNUAL Sports & Races, SATURDAY, DECEMBER 26th, 1885, r BOXING DAY. PROGRAMME• 1. Handicap Hurdle Race of 10 sovs ; eotranoe, 10a; acceptance, 10a ; ac ceptances to go to the second horse ; 2 miles ; eight flights of bardies, 3ft 6itt high 2. Maiden Plate of 5 sovs, with a sweep stake of &s each for second horse; entrance, ss ; J mile; weight-for age; for all horses that have never won public money. 3. Handicap Trot of 8 sovs ; entrance, 10a, acceptance, ss; acceptances to go to second horse ; 3 miles ; no weipht under list 71b 4. Mount Somers Cup Handicap of IS sovs; second boras to receive 2 sovs from stake ; entrance, 10a ; accep tance, 10s; miles. 5. Pont Race of 3 sovs; second hone to save entrance; entrance,ss; height, 14 hands; f-mile; catch weights; 6 Hurry Scurrx, of 4 sovs, with a sweep of 6s to go to second horse ; entrance 5s ; 1 mile ; catch weights. RULttS. 1. All races are confined to horses that have been commonly resident in that por tion of the old Mount Somers Road Dis trict, lying south of the North Ashburton rivor, from September 30th, 1885, and owned by a person who has resided in the said district during the same period. 2. Three horses the bona fide property of different owners to start or no race. 3. 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 cases of dispute, or on all I points in carrying oat the programme 4. Protests most be made la writing, and handed to the 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 mast be subscribers of not less 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



JDi Speer’s PRIVATE DISPifiIfSARY, Palmer, atom Buildings, Foot of Queen street, Auckland. Established for the Scientific and Speedy Cute of Chronic, Nervous, and Special Diseases. Dr Speer is a regu lar Graduated Physician, educated at Harvard College, 0.8. He has devoted a lifetime to, and is acknowledged to be the most expert Physician in his specialty in the United 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, Gravel, Piles, etc., and are tired of taking mineral drugs, will do well to come and try the Doctor’s method of cure —as it will, if properly applied, lelieve them of their sufferings and restore them to health. The Doctor uses no mineral preparations; bis treatment consists wholly in the use of vegetable remedies. Many are they who have implanted in their ays-: tern, by improper use of calomel, seed, which produce an annual crop of diseasd. To such be would say,comeand be healed. Is matters not what your troubles may be, o me and let the Doctor examine your co ae . If it is curable, he will tell you ca; if it is not, he will tell yon that; for he will not undertake a case unless he is confident of effecting a cure. It will cost you nothing for consultation, so please call and satisfy yourselves that the Doctor understands your base. 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 la the side and back leuchorrea, etc, etc. —T 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 L‘2oo. Consultation in Office or by letter, FEREB. 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 free from observation on receipt of svmb-



Public Companies. XXEW ZEALAND LOAN & MER iM OANTILB AGENCY COMPANY (LIMITED). Capital, £3,000,000. Reserve, £310,000. Make* LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES on Freeholds, on Stations and Stock, and on growing olii of Wool. 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 PACES and CORN SAGES, at Lowest Current Rates. AGENTS IN CANTERBURY FOR— .Rnston Proctor and Co.’s celebrated Com bined Threshing Machines and Engines, acknowledged to be the Best Machines Imported into New Zealand. Felton and Gnllleanme s Patent Galvan ised Steel-barb Fencing Wire Candy’s Patent. Cotton Belting. Maldbn lsland Guano. dicatlonat the wh, AahKa- Farther particulars on OompsnyVPflMs, - - ton and Rakala. JOHN COOKE, Manager. Christchurch *L H. Agent, Ashburt^ a w. TURNER



Christchurch Advertisements. Carnival Month AT ARGYLE HOUSE Commencing FRIDAY, 20ih Inst. ■JpOLLOWING their custom for the past four years G. L. DEATH & CO are this week opening about Twenty Oases of FANCY GOODS for FREE DISTRIBUTION amongst their customers. SEE THE DISPLAY 1 Unhqvalusd this Side of the Line. EVERY PURCHASER WILL RECEIVE A GIFT. G. L. Beath & Co., TAILORS, DRAPERS, MILLIE ERS, &c, t CASHEL STREET, CHRISTCHURCH AT ARGYLE HOUSE. Carnival Month



His Lordship’s HOTEL AND LARDER, LICHFIELD STREEP. Ohristohoroh. THE Propietor of the above Hotel begs to notify that he has engaged the services of one of the best Chefs in the colonies, wi h special instructions to pro* vide the best LUNCHEON OR TEA, lit the country for ONE SHILLING* The bill of fare will comprise Poultry, Game, Flab, eta, etc., in season. Grills to perfection at any hoar. PRIVATE ROOMS’ FOR LADIES. Books of Tickets are now iaaued at reduced rates. A String Band will play all the newest music in dining-room from 12.30 to 1.30 each day. 614



BEWARE! BEWARE!! OF IMITATIONS. ASK FOR BOULT'S TONIO Herbal Beer. None Genuine except that bearing my label. Try it! Try it!! It is one .of the Best Medicinal and Summer Tonics ever offered to the Public. Delivered in Ashburton at 2s per dozen. Bottles not retnrned will be charged for. T. HOULT, BAST STREET, ASHBURTON. 11 8



Davis’s Herbal Beer ON account of Persons selling Inferior Herbal Beer and representing it as mine, I have to ask the public to see (hat EACH BOTTLE BEARS A RED AND WHITE LABEL With My Name and Trade Mark on. None genuine without it. DAVIS'S TONIcIIERBAL BEER la acknowledged by the travelling public to be the best Tonic Summer Drink in New Zealand. NO CHEMICALS USED. Delivered in Ashburton at 2a per Dozen Bottlea charged for if not returned Families waited on daily. DAVIS'S HERBAL B ER AND ICE DRINK MANUFACTORY, East Staser. A jwuaioM I



Christchurch Advertisements. QOUNTRY VISITORS TO CHRIST CHURCH Will find the three C’s— Comfobt ! Cheapness !! Convenience. AT WALLACE’S Central Hotel, Corner of Gloucester and Colombo street. 10 677 A Night Porter Kept. D.IC. Qtrangers visiting CHRISTCHURCH Are often at a loss to know the beat establishment for the par 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 enqnire prices, without being pressed to purchase. ALL GOODS IN aNY QUANTITIES AT WHOLESALE WAREHOUSE PRICES. Ladies’ Refreshmen Rooms and Lavatories. THE DRAPERY AND GENERAL IMPORTING CO. OF NEW ZEALAND, Ltd.. CO-OPERATIVE E. 0, BROWN, Manager. B. H ALLEN STEIN j Chairman of Directors. ( Warehoa-es— Cashel street ... Christchurch. High street ... Dunedin. ( 10 926



Metropolitan Hotel CASHEL STREET, Christchurch. (Under Proprietorship since April, 1885). THE above Hotel has been thoroughly painted, papered and renovated, and Is eqnal to any Hotel 111 Ohristohnreh for situation, position and accommodation, being at once close to the Centre of the City, and within five minutes’ walk of the Railway Station. Terms—Per day, 6s 6d; per week, LI 10s; per 28 days, L 5. (Private apartments by arrangement). Permanent boarders, LI 6s per week. Ordinary, from 12 to 2 p.m. ; Table d’Hdte, at 6.16 p.m. For further particulars, apply on the premises ; or, by letter, to JVANAGER, Metropolitan Hotel, Box 14, 6 18 Christchurch.



J. Ballantyne & Co’s gPACIOUS 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 mast 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 an 4 Boys’ Clothing and Hats (own manufacture). Men’s Mercery, &o. The Public are cordially invited te view the Premises and Stock. One Shilling off every Ponnd Cash Discount. DUNSTABLE HOHSE, Established 1854. 9 662



THE CLYDESDALE ENTIRE Hone, PriDce \ ictor Will travel the Wakanai, 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 POOOOK, Proprietor



Easiness Notices. pEOWN iron works, ARMAGH STREET, Christchurch. Portable Ranges Burn Wood and Goal—in Fonr Sizes PAINTED CORRUGATED IRON nf Four, Five, Six and Seven Feet Lengths. 40 pee cent. Cheaper than Galvanised Iron. 10 1988



HGKIEvSSELIOe AND CO. • WEAVERS* HALL, WO^ T EXCHANGE, LONDON, SHIPFi-Ujr 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 Bank, or Agra Bank, London, and most of the Colonial Banks. Current Price Lists, Produce Reports, and any necessary samples or information on application. 1 36 Ashburton pjbhma.'hs^nt BUILDING & INVESTMENT SOCIETY. The above Society pays interest at th* rate of 4$ per cent. pe£ annum for De noslts at Cali, 6 per went, per annum for three months, and 6 per cent, per annum if fixed tor 6 months or over. T J WARD, Manager Office.- Arcade < Cambers. Fnrnett tree* A CARD—To all who are suffering from the errors and indiscretion of youth, nervous weakness, early decay, lose of manhood, etc., I will send a recipe that will care yoa free of charge. This great remedy was discovered by a missionary in Sonth America. Send a self-addressed envelope and sixpence to prepay postage to the Rev Joseph 'i. Inman, station D, New York City, U.S. A. I have for sale cheap. WO< »LPACKS, full weights FENCING WIBF Nos, 8 and 9, at less than LINSEED, colonial BARBED WIRE, from L 27 10s to IM a'ton TURNIP & RAPE SEEDS, all descrip tions, guaranteed to grow OATS & CHAFF, large stock, low prices ENGLISH AND Of BIER CLOVERS MATSON. COX & 00.



Mr Wells, ORGANIST, &0., oi CHRISTCHURCH ITTILL visit Ashburton on Saturday, V ▼ 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 10s a term. Arrangements can ‘■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 Ashbur >n and surrounding district that the fresh <m commences on THURSDAY, the -th instant. For terms apply to Mr Wolf, at his esidenoe, Cox street; or at Mr T. Parley, stationer, Saunders’ Buildings Concerts; balls and parties arranged Pianofortes tuned, toned and regulated. LOCAL BiXOKLLEi'CE. V T. A. GATES’* SPECIALITIES 0 The Cinder Sifter T O and sole maker R T. A. Gates, Cabinet s Pictcrrfeame Makes, P,ETh.k STRiCEi. Caution.



SOME 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 1» NOT TRUE. Under this pretence they are trying to deoeire the Public and Incautious Par ohaserstnto 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 facta that the'Genuine American Co.’s bop bit;-HRS Are pat up in Sqare, Panelled, Amber colored Bottles, with White Label on one aide, printed in Black Letters, and Green Hop Cluster; and, on the other side, fellow Label, with Directions in Red Letters, in English and German, and the name of “Dr Soule ” blown in every Bottle.



This ia the only form in which Genuine AMERICAN HOP B 1 ITERS are put. jQ "I 0/| per day to be made by pet es'-*- gone of either aex, In their own localities, at work for na. New baaineaa. Ail meet with wonderful rfuc oesa. Anyone can do the work. Capital not required. We will start yon. Outfit worth £1 mailed free. The employment ia particularly adapted to tbe region) in which thie publication circulates. Bay and girls earn nearly aa much aa Full particulars and instructions mails, free. Now ia the time — don't delay, but write to na at onoa ddrea iSxnreow and Co, Portland, Maine, United Slurtea.



Business Notices ONE box of Clark's B 41 pills la war ranted to core all diachargea from the urinary organa in either aes (acquired or constitutional), gravel and pains in the back. Guaranteed tree .from mercury. Sold in boxes 4s 6d each, by all chemists and patent medicine vendors. Sole pro prietors, The Lincoln and Midland Coun ties Drug Co., Lincoln, England. Whole sale of all the wholesale bouses. 118 p EID AND a SAY'S XV New Positive Feed Broadcast Seedsower, • For Sowing Grain, Grass, Turnip, Rape Mangold, etc., and the Turnip Sower cau - be arranged, when ordered, to sow Lucerne 1 or other small seeds simultaneously to the sowing of Kyegrass If desired. It is the only Sower in tho Market that will sow with absolute regularity on either exces sively rough or very smooth land. It ‘ will sow any desired quantity of Grain « Grass by simply changing one wheel. Corn Drills all Siaes.



JoUTTED PtTLTEEISIirO DisoHarbowb.- The Best—Over 600 In use. Improved Prick Ohappouti eb& —With oast-steel mouthpieces, when properly handled, make no ‘ long straws, conse quently chafi reqnires 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 hats ' rows- New design of tripod harrows. 6. and 7 tined 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 pally gear for 4-horse yokes. Threshing machine fif| tings Belting all sizes. Iron and braes, eastings of all kinds to order. Fencing standards cot and pouched to any length and gnage. Drays made from best sea soned timber, with Gilpin axles. Gray’s patent standard for folding sheep. Winner*, jf the Gold Medal jtt the Melbourne Bzhibition for their Doublb Fubkow Plough, vide Jurors’ Report:— “ Ploughs —ln ploughs there.- one ex/ hibit to which we wish to draw special attention as being the beet, and that Is the Double Furrow of ReF and Gray, of Dnnedin, New Zealand, in-Riish and con struction it is far superior to any other



Bakaia. The New Zealand Loan Mercantile Agency Company are now representing na in this district RETT t ORAV n IHE ASHBURTON COUNT X STOCK AND SALBYARDS COMPANY (tavDKD), la prepared to . Dip Sheep IN large or email lots at the following scale of charges:— For the first 500 sheep, one penny each For the second 600 sheep, one half* penny each Forthe second 1,000 sheep, one farthln» each For flocks of 0v0n,2,000 special arrange* meats will be made The material nsed will be charged for in addition to the adore. GEORGE* JAMESON. Secretary. JJORE VALUABLE THAN GOLD If a J aily increasing demand and an endless number of testimonials are a criterion of the popularity of an article, thep Dr Low’s C JERRY PECTORAL Is one of the wonders of the present en lightened age. Daring the past winter and spring diseases of the throat and lungs have been very prevalent, and ‘it has been admitted on all sides that when 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. Sold'everywhere ac Is 6d and 8s 6d per bottle. Wholesale agents, Eempthorne, Prosser and Co., Christchurch, and at the proprietor, B. Citron, Chemist, Akaroa. Ashburton Agent—Ohas. Neate, Chemist. ' ATCHMAKERS m AmMssmi*. -.fi tjEWEUERS, /GHjyZ CH—CH.



Government otice. The public trust office OF NEW ZEALAND. . , . , , provision* of Atention is directed to the ce, and to he Acts establishing this Offiwithin easy he advantages placed thereby ct to ancb each of every colonist. Sobjevery per provisions, the State c'fers to e on :—i L—About to make his or her Will or Codicil. 2.—lntending to provide for Wife )hildren or others by deed of Settlement* 3.—Settling Property by way of Mar* iage Settlement. 4.—Desiring to renounce the Trusts of Will, having been appointed Executor »■ Prastee under the same. B.—Having acted as Trustee, Executor >r Administrator, wishing to be relieved ct ahe burthen of Trustee hip or Admiala* ration, the option of ns ig the State ma •hinery, and givea an absolute guarantee vgalnst loss of funds by fraud, peculation, or dishonesty. Every information may be obtaine from ALEXANDER LEAN, Agent at Christchurch? \Je from * B. ft, Wellington, ttth May. 1885. HAMKRTON, Pcblle Tirmtea