The Ashburton Guardian.

VOLi. V,—No. 1330

ASHBURTON, THITR&BAY. NOVEMBER 19, 1885.

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Surveyor, Civll^Engtneera^&c. B. BOOKS AND SONS, IdOOUU) YuilTOMf Liobisid Sttavrokb,. i» Laot> Beokibs, TRIANGLE, WAKANUI ROAD, Anouxiov. Conveyances. > TDSWALD AND MOUNT SOMERS RAILWAY. MOUNT SOMERS AND CAVENDISH MAIL COACH. Til* above Ceach leaves Hood’s hotel nr Cavendish Bail «* ay Station everyday, (nesting each train. Passengers by morning train may pros oeed by coach to Alford Forest, thence to Methven in time far the lest train for Christchurch, or may return in time for the last train for Ashburton. Parcels and Orders will receive every attention. Horses and Baggies on hire. In JOHN HOOD AUSTRALASIAN HOELS EXPRESS. Is end Packages forwarded to any address, at cheap, through, inclusive rates. One charge. No extras. No trouble. No charge for booking or for collecting packages np to fi6lbs weight within the cHft' Daily despatches by Rail, and to Great Britain, Europe ana Australia by every steamer. Extract from tariff, including all charges to Address of Consignee : Architects, | I, J i 1 I I »BW W ♦ 0 o*oo



__ h Q\ o o o P* We are now receiving parcels for Home to despatch per Tpngariro, sailing this Bfflith- Revised cheap rates. Insurance effected if desired. Tariff and all information on application OUFF & GRAHAM, Bos 337 Post Office, Christchurch ; and Lyttelton. Telephone 22. 8 1572. Business Notices. DANISH Seed Oats. fIIHB Undersigned has a fall Stock I COLONIAL CLOTHING DRAPERY KLS, dtp. Boots and Shoes, I*rge Stock of Groceries and OUmenVStores. SPECIAL VALUE IN CHOICE TEA FEED AND HEED OAT . flour, branTand sh bps. All at the lowest prices possible. Gena m value and no make-believe or sham Large -discount, and other Induce men or eailb Families waited on weekly oftener if required. D. WILLIAMSON, East Sibiit, Ashbubto



i BROS., Builders, Under takers, oto.Wakanul road- »“d Caw tinet.—Rß. deslreto state that having the mt* reoent and Improved Hkabsb and UOfoßHnra Coach, me Spared to furnish and conduct J^m^,on ; $peoWand ipost reasonable terms. Country orders will reoelve prompt attention. Note the »d ---dfoaa. comer of -Wakanui toad and Casa street. Orders mi; be left at the Ash burton Coach Factory; or Bo* 16, Post 3fß«M> Ashburton- 16/ M OUST SOMERS £ METHVEN ROYAL MAIL COACH. On and after January Ist, 1885, the undersigned will run a Coach each Tues day, Thursday and Saturday, starting at noon from Hood’s Hotel. Mount Somers, for Bpringbutn and Alford Forest, there connectingwithDoffs Ooachfrom Methven returning same evening. Fares—Spring hum, Bs, return, 8s; Alford Forest, 4s, return, a. j j 27 T. PTX I GBIOUL T U R A L Machine Shop, WAKANUI ROAD. |. - CHARLES BAY r* Hmwi— Engines, Combines,- Chaff-cutters, Binders, and all classes of Speeds! attention given to Bicycler. - Tricyfiesand Sewing Machines. ", I«wn {Mowers repaired, sharpened and Adjusted. Model work. General repairs 8 4



Stud notices. Kingfisher- THE Thoroughbred Horae KING FISHER will travel Ashburton and Surrounding Districts this season. For pedjgree, performances on the turf, and in the Show ring and fees, see cards, or apply to E. OOOKSON, Proprietor ; or Groom in Charge. Groom’s fee as usual. 10 676



rpBK THOROUGHBRED HORSE Perkin Warbeck n. (By Perkin Warbeck—Mias Kate), Will Stand this Season at GROVE FARM, TINWALD (See Oards). For farthe” particulars, apply to 9 626 E. GATES, TinwalP



TO TRAVEL this season the Thorough bred imported Horae Galstock. After this date the fees will be: —L 5 5a for thoroughbreds; L2 10s for half-breds; guarantees, L 7 7s. Good English paddocks free until Ist of January, 1886. All ca’B but no responsibility. Qroomage fees, ss,' paid tint 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 thaMel bourne Gap, 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 sirg of the beat horses over sticks in the Southern Hemisphere. fcfil Python A Bay Horse bred by Hon E B. Cox of New South Wales, cot by Kyogle dam Nutcut (dam of Dagworth and Herculefc) by Pitsford—Amber by Glancua —Spendora by Emancipation. Kyogle by William Tell, Cassandra by Tros. PYTHON has shown himself to be the most successful sire wiih half bred mares ever imported to New Zealand. Before leaving New South Wales he sired that good horse, Rival; winner of the Gorin thion Cop In Sydney, carrying top weight and beating a field of eleven others. He j also sired in New Zealand Comet and Trumpeter, winners of many good races, although oat of half-bred mares. He is the site of Busy-body, Hollywood and Monacban, a'l showing plenty of form and quality. Terms—Thoroughbred mares, LlO 10s; half-bred mares, L 5 sa. Payable Ist January, 1886. Oaod grass paddocks provided 2s 6<i per week, every care taken but no responsibility. For farther particulars apply to l. market, 0802 Proprietor. Netherby Lodge. Digby Grand. THE Thoroughbred Horse DIGBY GRAND, by Trsduoer (imp.) out of Aglaia (imp.) will stand in Ashburton on Tuesdays, and will travel the Tinwald, Winslow and Hinds districts on Wednes days.: For further particulars apply to groom in charge.



Tam O’Shanter Will stand at Longbeaoh. Mares grazed free until January 1. JOHN QRIQG, Proprietor. (*€ K/-user. r- THE Thoroughbred Horse HOUSER, will stand in Ashburton this season. By Messenger out of Kate O’Shane, Messenger, bred in N.S.W. by Mr W. Town, by Bottler out of Ludia (see N.S.W. Stud Book). Kate O’Shane, by Caledon (imported from Ireland) out of Lora 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 ha is fit to carsy 18st to bounds. ROOSER has proved himself fast, stout and a magnificent fencer, but while undergoing a prepara tion tor .he Grand National, met with an accident, which necessitated throwing him i out qf work for a time. Terms—L3 10s; guaranteed, L 5 6s. For further particulars apply L. MAKKEY 108Q0 Proprietor, NetheHby Lod Stock Sales.



Bakaia Sales. WB beg to Intimate to oar client# that for the fo*rre the SALES of STOCK j IMPLEMENTS and SUNDRIES will be held at the Bakaia the LAST THURSDAY in every month. NEW ZEALAND LQAN AND MER -OANTILE AGENCY COMPANY. 8 3Q6 MATSON, O(>X * CO. IfES KENNEDY & MISS CAMERON If I DRESSMAKERS, Compton's Buildings, Moore street, Ashbnrton . N, B, —Resiletry Office fo Female Ser vanfe.



Sporting. r IN3LOW AND TINWALD AMALGAMATED RACK MEETING. Will be held (by kind permission of Mr R, Wilkin) in one of the Grove Farm paddocks, on JANUARY Ist, 1886. To start punctually at 11 o’clock. President: C. 6. Hawdon. Yioe- Presidents: J, 0. N. Grigg I James Wilkin D. McLean | Judge: M. Stitt. Starter. Dr Leahy. ’y Handicappsbs ; 3. Saunders I Dr Leahy 0. 0. Fooka 1 or Athletics— Messrs 6. James and J. Purchase Clerk ok Course: David Jackson. Clerk or Scales : Robert 6. Jeff. Committee: James Begg E. Gates J. Beseltine F. Lewis A. MoLaod M. Scott 0. Jephson G. James 1. Hurdle Handicap, of 15 sova. miles; >. »er six flights of hurdles, about 3ft 6in high. Second horse to receive 50s from \be stakes. Nomi nation, 10s; acceptance, 10s. ' UNwald Cup Handicap, of 25 sovs and a Cup valued 1.6, presented by Mr O. G. Hawdon, of Wrsterfield 1$ miles. Second horse to receive L 6 from the stakes. Nomination, 20a; acceptance, 20s. 3. Trotting Race; a distance handicap, of 16 sovs. 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-age. Entrance, 20s. 5. Selling Hack Race, 10 sovs. f mile. The winner to be sold imme diately after the race for LlO, any ■orpins to go to the Club's fund. Entrance, LI. B§t up Consolation Handicap, 10 sova. One mile. Nomintion, 10a; acceptance, 10a; due withm ten minutes after the weights are declared 7. Hurry Scurry, for a sweep of 10a.



ATHLETIC EVENTS. I. 100 V ards 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, 2s per pair; 100 yards. First prize, IBs; second, 7s 6d 6. One Mile Handicap. Entrance 3s. First prize, L2; second, Ll € Egg and .Spoon Race. Entrance, Is. First prize, 10s, second, 6s 7 Single Women’s Race; 80 yards; for a dress piece 8. 220 Yards Flat Race Handicap. First prize, Ll; second, 10a; 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; entrance, Is 11. 440 Yards blit R«ce Handicap. First prize, Ll 10s; second, 10s; entrance 2s; acceptance, Is 12. Consolation, 170 yards. First prize, 16s; second, Bs; 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 bis 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 South 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 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 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 12th, 1886. Weights will be declared on De cember 19th, 1885. Acceptances are to be made to the Secretary, at Scott’s Hotel, Tinwald ' tec than 10 p.m. on Satur day, December <. I 35. IEPHSON, Secretary.



WAR OR NO WAR?—It gives me reel 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 I did’nt onghter, and below the cost I don’t profess to sell. But in fair play none cm 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, I 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 Oo ate showing, how the public taste is grow ing for ronlly 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, Fruit and Italian Warehouse, H. ML CARSON, East street, Ashburton. Agent for Arthur Tates, Garden seeds, wholesale and retail agent for Nelson, Moate and Go’s pure blended teas.



Sporting A. SHBURTON RACING SPRING MEETING. OLDB THURSO AY AND FRIDAY, Dkoembeb 10 amd 11, 1885.



President —E- G, Wright. Vice Presi dent—W. 0. Walk< ». Judge -M. Slut Stewards—W. B. l)e. sh.re, CO. Foot*, H. Friedlander, R FneJlander, Joh Griug, 0. G. Hawdon, T. Leahy, 0. W. Purnell, W. G. Ross. Treaaurer-O 0 Fooka Starter —T. Leahy, Clerk of the Scales-M. Friedlander. Clerk of the Course—A. Hewson. Handioap pers—The Handicapping Committee of the Club. First race each day to start at 1 p.m. First Dai. 1, County Hurdle Rack Handicap, of 30 sovs ; over six flights of hurdles rri3fi 6in high ; nomination, 1 sov ; «o- 1 sov. 1$ miles. District horses only. 2, Free Handicap, of 40 sovs; accep tance, 2 sovs 1 mile 3, Ashburton Cup Handicap, of 128 sovs ; nomination, 1 sov ; acceptance, 6 sovs. miles. 4, Lambs* Pokse, of 40 sovs; welter weights for age ; gentlemen riders j entrance, 3 sovs. 1$ miles. 5, Post Stakes of 16 sovs; catch weights; nomination, 1 sov, to bo made to the Secretary immediately after the Ladies Parse is run. The winner to be sold by auction immediately after the race for 16 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. Second Day. 1. Handicap. Hurdle Bade, of 50 sovs; over eight flights of hurdles about 3ft 6in high ; nomination, 1 sov,; ac ceptance, 2 sovs. 2 miles. 2. Racing Club Handicap, of 75j sovs ; nomination, 1 sov; acceptance, 3 sovs. 1{ miles. 3. County Plate Handicap, of 25 sovs; nomination, acceptance, Ifsov. District horses only, ij miles. 4. Toxalisator STAREgi 'of 15 sovs ; mini mum weight Bst; nomination laov, to be made to the Secretary immediately after the County Plate is run. The winner to be sold immediately after the race for 10 sovs, any surplus to go to the funds of the Club. $ mile. 6. Welter Handi ;ap, of 40 sovs]; nomi nation, 1 sov ; acceptance, 2 sovs ; minimum weight, lOst. For horses that have never won more than 25 sovs in one event on the flat. 2 miles. 6. Consolation Handicap, of 20 soys ; 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.



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 Jookey Club Racing R ales strictly adhered to. 3. a district horse shall mean any horse that has been commonly resident in the district lying between the rivers Selwyn and Waltaki from July 15, 1886, and up to the date of the forthcoming meeting, and owned by a person who has resided in the said district during the same petiou. 4. Five per cent, will he deducted from the gross of all moneys payable in accord ance with this programme for expenses of the course. 6. All nominations and acceptances go to the funds of the Club. NOMINATIONS. All nominations to be accompanied by fees, name, age and description of horse, and colors of rider, and in the hands of the Secretary (address—Ashburton) not later than 9 p m. on Thursday, November 19,1885. WEIGHTS. Weights for the first day’s handicaps will be declared on Fridy, December 4, 1885. Weights for the second day’s han dicaps will be declared at 8 o’cl-ck on the evening of the first day'a 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, 3 298 Secretary.



Public Companies. XTEW ZEALAND LOAN & MER OANTILE 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, Hidas, 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 £N CANTERBURY FOR— Ruston Proctor and Co. 's celebrated Com bined Threshing Machines and acknowledged to be the Best Machines Imported into New Zealand. Felton and Guilleaume a Patent Galvan ised Steel-barb Fencing Wire Candy’s Patent Cotton Belting, Maldon Island Guano. Further particulars on application at the Company’s Offoes, Christchurch, Ashb ton and Hakala. JOHN COOKE, Mai ■-agar Christchurch H. SEORE' ,, AN, •Agent, „ Aahbnrt'" c w ; .JHNE:



Christchurch Advert s mentp. Criterion House, CHRISTOHUOH. jg L ACK, 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 large purchasers ofa}l Colonial manufacturers, we are in a position to sell goods on the most favor able, terms. We would direct r-racial attention to the fact that our »sriss3 is regulated on a Gash Basis, and on? aim invariably to charge most moderate pricer, in proof, of which we solicit inspection or out large and varied stock. We feel satiated oar country friends will reap a substantial benefit by giving our estab ishment a trial. Ladies' Dress Materials in great variety, of newest stylos 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 wp hold a very large stock of gar mentis 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 unusually moderate prices. ONE SHILLING in the pound discount for prompt Cash. BLACK, BEATTIE & CO. 201, 203, 206, High street, CHRISTCHURCH



New City Tailoring. LONG-FELT WANT SUPPLIED. EVERY GARMENT THOROUGHLY SHRUNK AND MADE TO FIT THE FIGURE. 250 NEW PATTERNS of Kaiapoi, Oamarn, Dunedin, Scott’s, and West of England 1 weeds to select from. Wonderful value for ready money. Our 21s TROUSERS (two pairs for 39b 6d), and suits as above. G. L. Heath & Co.’s NEW BRANCH (late Hyde’s Boot Shop, Cashel st.), Tailors and Woollen Drapebs. SUITS MEASURE, 85s 95s One trial solicited. SPECIALITIES— aa»-Thn trade supplied with Tweeds at mill prices.



His Lordship’s HOTEL AND LARDER, LICHFIELD STREET, Christchurch. THE Propiotor of the»above Hotel begs to notify that be has engaged the services of one of the best Chefs in the colonies, wi'h special *inßtruotiona to pro vide the best LUNCHEON OR TEA, In the conn try for ONE SHILLING. The bill of fare will comprise Poultry, Game, Pish, 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 newe«' music In dining-room from 12.30 to 1.30 each day, C 14



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



D.I.C. 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 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 E. 0. BROWN, Manager. B. HALLENSTEIN, Chairman of Directors. Warehou-es Cashel street ... Christchurch. High street ... Dunedin. 10 926



Metropolitan Hotel CASHEL STREET, Chrisichurch. (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, 6s 6d; 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 6.16 p.m. For further particulars, apply on the premises; or, by letter, to IV ANAGER, Metropolitan Hotel, Box 14, 3 is Christchurch,



J. Ballantyne & Co’s QPAOIOU3 NEW WAREHOUSE IS NOW OPEN With an 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 Is now Removed to that part of the Premises East of the New Building, next Sandstein's, and comprises a grand assortment of Men’a and Boys Clothing and Hats (own manufacture), Men’s Mercery, &c. The Public are cordially invited to view the Premises and Stocky One Shilling off every Pound Cash Discount. DUNSTABLE HOHSE, Established 1864. 9 662



rriHE CLYDESDALE ENTIRE Jj[ ' Hone, # Prince Victor Will travel the Wakanui, Longbeach, and Ashburton Forts districts, and wUI stand a Netherby Lodge (opposite Canterbury Mills) on Saturdays. , For further particulars and terms apply to Groom in charge, or GEORGE POOOOK, 10 817 Proprietor



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



Hgriesselioh AND CO. f WEAVERS’ HALL, v—oL EXCHANGE, LONDON, SHYING AND- COMMISSION MERCHANTS, Established 1855. Ship to order any description of British and Continental Goods upon 2$ per cent, commission, selected by buyers with Colonial experience, and attend to the prompt realisation of Produce at highest prices upon t 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 35



. ->tt BURToN f iiKMAL> b,M X\ B GILDING & INVESTMENT SOCIETY. The above ■society pays Interest at the rate of 4£ per cent, per annum for De posits at Gall, 6 per v.ant, per annum for three mouths, and 6 per cent, per annum if fixed tor 6 months or over. J WARD, Manager. Office;- Arcade t-nambers, Pnrnett tree* A CARD—To all who are suffering from the errors and indiscretion of youth, nervous weakness, early 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, P.S.A. 1 HAVE FOR SALE CHEAP. WOOLPAOKS, full weights FENCING WIBF Nos. 8 and 9, at less than LINS KED, colonial BARBED WIRE, from L 27 10s to Ls* a ton TURNIP & RAPE SEEDS, all descrip tions, guaranteed to grow OATS & CHAFF, large stock, low prices ENGLISH AND OTHER CLOVERS MATSON. COX & CO. Mr Wells, ORGANIST, &0., or CHRISTCHURCH ITT ILL visit Ashburton on Saturday, yy 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 l e made at Mr Farley’s Book and Musio Ware- _ R SIDNEY WO lT From the Royal Academy of Mnsio Professor of Pianoforte and Singing, Begs to inform the inhabitants of Ashbnr m and surrounding district that the fresh -m commences on THURSDAY, the *th instant. For terms apply to Mr Wow, at hl» esidenoe, Cox street; or at Mr T. Fablsy, stationer, Saunders’ Buildings. Concerts, balls and parties arranged Pianofortes toned, toned and regulated. ' 31



OPPORT LOCAL EXCELLENCE. T. A. GATES’ s SPECIALFTIB'' The Cinder Sifter T T, A. Gates, Cabinet « Pioturb frame Maker, pet ;n strew <. Caution. SOME unscrupulous firms are trying to force on the New Zealand people 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 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 facta that the Genuine American Co.’s BOP BITi’ERS Are put up in Sqnre, Panelled, Amber colored Bottles, with White Label on one side, printed tn Black Letters, and Green Hop Cluster; and, on the other side, Fellow Label, with Directions iq Red 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. 0 1 _QA per day to be made by pet al TO att Bona 0 f either sex, in f heir 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 £1 mailed free. The employment is particularly adapted to the region in which this publication circulates. Boy and girls earn nearly as much as Fall particulars and instructions maile •ree. Now is the time—don't delay, -at vrite io ns at once ddre*s 'HN«ON ANI> Oo Portland. Maine Tniied States



Business Notices ONE box of Clark’s B 41 pills is war ranted to cure all discharges from the urinary organs in either sex (acquired or constitutional), gravel and pains in the back. Guaranteed tree (from mercury. Sold in boxes 4s 6d oach, by all chemist! ■ and patent medicine vendors. Sole pro* prietors, The Lincoln and Midland Conn* ties Drug 00., Lincoln, England. Whole* sale of all the wholesale houses. 1 18 Reid and ora y*s New Positive Feed Broadcast Seedsower, For Sowing Grain, Grass, Tomip, Rape, Mangold, etc., and the Turnip Sower can bearranged, when ordered, to sow Lucerne or other small seeds simultaneously to the sowing of Ryegrass if desired. It is the only Sower in the Market that will sow with absolute regularity on either exces sively rough or very smooth land. It will sow any desired quantity of Grain or Grass by simply changing one wheel. Corn Drills all Sixes. JOINTED PULVERISING DiSOHARBOWB.— | The Beat—Over 600 in use. Improved Pries OHAnrormsßß.*- -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 up at Christchurch. Improved Double and Treble Furrow Ploughs. —The best, and consequently the cheapest in the market. 3,4, and 5 leaf harrows. Square linked chain har rows- New design of tripod harrows. 6 and 7 tined Held 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 fit tings Belting all sizes. Iron and brass castings of all kinds to order. Fencing standards cut and punched to any length and goage. Drays made from beat sea soned timber, with Gilpin axles. Gray’s patent standard for folding sheep.



Winner*, jf the Gold Mrdax. at the Melbourne Exhibition for their Doubu Furrow Plough, tide Jurors’ Report:— “ Ploughs— ln ploughs there la one ex • hibit to which we wish to draw special attention as being the best, and that is the Doable Furrow of Retf and Gray, of Dunedin, New Zealand, and con struction it is far superior to any other.



Bakaia. The New Zealand Loan Mercantile Agency Company are now representing ns m this district RKTI> « GRAV TIHK ASHBURTON COUNTY STOCK AND SALKYARDS COMPANY (Ldotid), 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 600 sheep, one half penny each For,the second 1,000 sheep, one farthing each For flocks of over 2,000 special arrange* meats will be made. The material used will be charged for in addition to the above. GEORGE JAMESON, Secretary. JJORB 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. Daring the past winter and spring diseases of the throat and longs have been 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 use. Always have a bottle in the bouse. where at Is 6d and 2s 6d per bottle. Wholesale agents, Kecuptborne, Prosser and 00., Christchurch, and at the proprietor, H. Citron, Chemist, Akaroa. Ashburton Agent— Chas. Neate, Chemist. m ATCH MAKERS I EWELURS, /CHjSZ CH—CH.



Government Notice. PUBLIC TRUST OFFICE OP NEW ZEALAND. Atention is directed to the provisions of he Acts establishing this Office, and to the advantages placed thereby within easy each of every colonist. Subject to such provisions, the State caters to every per on ; 1. —About to make his or her Will or Codicil. 2. —lntending to provide for Wife and Children or others by deed of Settlement. 3. —Settling Property by way of Mar riage Settlement. 4. —Desiring to renounce the Trusts of Will, having been appointed Executor os Trustee under the same. 5. —Having acted as Trustee, Executor or Administrator, wishing to be relieved ot die burthen of Trustee hip or Adminia* ration, the option of us- -ig the State ma chinery, and gives an absolute guarantee igainst loss of funds by fraud, peculation, »r dishonesty. Every information may be obtains ALEXANDER LEAN, Agent at Gbrislchnroh; Jr from R n. HATWEPToS, I. ■‘'■'liflUV-n, ISrh Via, nlfiS