The Ashburton Guardian.

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ASHBURTON. WEDNESDAY. PECEMBER _3O. IHBS

'PRICE—ONE PENNY



florreyOT. Ciirt Engineers, ftc. q B. T6OKB AHD SONS, Architects, Oxtfh YuvAxoisa, Ua**s*s> <• TRIANGLE, ( WAKANOI ROAD, iiKnn)m«>>



Conveyances. mmwALD and mo.unt sombbs I railway. railway. MOUNT SOMERS AND CAVENDISH ROYAL MAIL COACH. The above Coach leaves Hood’s hotel or Cavendish Railway Station every day, tflMfrjiff each train. by morning tram may pro ' liM’Wbff*?* 1 * 0 Alford Forest, thence to hi time tor the last train for CmitibStiMSbi or may re torn in lime tor tbelnt'train for Ashburton. JbaeOa and Orders will receive every attention. Horsss and Buggiea on hire. »»«»». J OHN HOOD AUSTRALASIAN niRO EiLS KIPRSU Parcels and Packages forwsrdad to soy address, at alma?, through, inclusive **tSe No extras. No trouble. No obirgeffor booking or f orcollecting oofeageeop to B6lba height wsthm the «ty, Daily dtepalchea bjr Kail, “ d Great Britain, Europe and Australia by tariff, including all charges to Address of Consignee



Christchurch



t, We ate now reoeiving'parcelß for Home to per Tongariro, sailing tWs sSSl?ms*b information on application . 'In BBT*’ GRAHAM, ../^asasaar^ Telephoned. 8 1572



Business Notices. TftAKEB BROS., BnfljJera, Under - •*. _i_ baail awH (leH [ etc., Wakannl fosd andOaas the mu* recent end it»proved H*ABBB and Mopsartlfe OoICh, to fatniah and! conduct Funerals on special and, moat teaaonable terms. Country ordem wUI teceiye prompt attention. Note the ad crass, oomer of Wakanui road and Casa atzeet. Orders may bo left at the Ash burton Coach Factory; or Box 16, Boat Office Ashburton. 167 M OUST SOMERS & METHYBN ROYAL MAJI* COACH. On and after January let, 1885 ? the aaideraizned iriU rau a Coach each roes- TfitSay and Saturday, starting at noonfrom BLood’aHotel .Mount Somers, tor Bwfpgtnm and Alford Forest, there eonneotlngirithDnfi’a Coach from Metfnran. returning same oraning- ■ - buim, 2a, return,, 3a j, Alford Forest, 4a, flf"’ * T.-HCL..



public Companies. m .. ZEALAND LOAN & MifiB OAimLB.AjIifiJSOJfOOMPAJSX ■- . p ' 9 ' Becarve. £210,000,; a*»V— CASH. ADVANCES oq PreatoMlkOn Station* and Stock, anA ongrdwing ot Wool» IdIDKBiTiJLKfi 'HiOlfiNT-S of British, Oontinantalvß*rtXn<h«».« ld Ameri can goods, end Commissions in &U of Mercantile Easiness. holds periodicals auction SALES o! Wool, Orsln, Skins, Hides, XaUow, Live Stock, Land, etc, at its gataooms, Warekonsaa and the Oen- a Special and Clearing Salaa also conducted. BaoritoT wOOL PACKS and COEN pangfl. at Lowest Oorrent Bates. AGBHTSaN CANTERBURY FOR— BnitfW t’iaatiit and jub. *s celebrated Oom- Threshing Machines and acknowledged to be. the Begt . lfihebhMP imported into New Bprifiri^ Qnflleaomcs Patent Galvan* Led Steel-barb Fencing Wire- Patent Cotton Belting. MsJd«mWa»»d.Guano. - at (he Jfnrther on.p incoh, Ashh^r i OflseaO ton mid JOHNCOORB. - Manager ’ Ohrutckaron. *T, HSBORK^AN, oneoft, AsomirtA a w. ivu HEP * :■&>



Stud Notices. Kingfisher. THE Thoroughbred Horse KING FIBHBR will travel Ashburton and Surrounding Districts this season. For pedigree, performances on the tnrf, and in the Show ring and fees, see cards, or apply to Proprietor ; E. COOKSON, or Groom in Charge. Groom's fee as ostial. 10 676 fflO TRAVEL this season the Thorough | bred imported Horse Calstock. After this date the fees will be:—Ls 5» for thoroughbreds; L2 10s for half-breds; guarantees, L 7 7s. Good English gr-aa paddocks free until let of January, 1886. All Oft»e but no respousibility. Groomsge fees, 6s, paid first service. •Racing results prove that the deci sion of the judges at our show, held on theSOth of October, with regard to our blood stock has been fully justified in the winner of the Melbourne Gap, the winner’s dam. being got by Castle Bill, sire of our local horse Calstock. Good breeding this. Castle Hill is acknowledged to be the sire of the best horses over sticks in the Southern Hemisphere.



Python A Bay “Horse bred by Hon E R. Cox of New Sooth Wales, got by Kyogle dam Nutcut (dam of Dagworth and Hercules) by Pitsford—Amber by Glanooa Bpendora by Emancipation. Kyogle by William Tell, Cassandra by Tros. PYTHON has shown himself to be the most successful sice with half bred mares ever imported to New Zealand. Before leaving New Sooth Wales he sired that good horse. Rival; winner of the Gorin thion Cap m Sydney, carrying lop weight and beating a field of eleven others. He 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 mares, LlO 10b; half-bred mares, L 6 sa. Payable Ist January, 1886.- Gaod grass paddocks provided 2s 6d .per week, every care taken bat no responsibility. For farther particulars apply to L. MaRKEY, 0802 Proprietor. Netherby Lodge. ,



Digby Urand. Thoroughbred Horse DIGBY GRAND, by Trsducer (imp.) out of Aglaia(imp.) will stand in Ashburton on Tuesdays, and will travel the Tlnwald, Winslow and Hinds districts on Wednes-/ days. For further particulars apply to groom in charge. Tam O’Shanter Will stand at Longbeacb. Mares grazed free until January 1. JOHN GRIQG, Proprietor. JSL Houser. TOE Thoroughbred Horse ROUSEE, 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.StW, Stud Book). Kate O’tihane, by Oaledon (imported from Ireland) out of Lora by Emigrant out of Maggie (see N.Z. Stud Book). EODuER is a beautiful dappled grey of immense power and substance. While showing lots of quality he is fit to carry 18st to bounds. ROJsBR has proved himself fast, stout and a magnificent fencer, hut while undergoing a prepare* tion for die Grand National, met with an accident which necessitated throwing him out of work for a time.



Terms—L3 10s; guaranteed, L 5 ss. For further particulars apply L. MAKKEY 10800 Proprietor, Nether by Lod Stock Sales. Bakaia Sales. W B beg tolntimate to our clients that for the fo f, *.re the SALES of STOCK, IMPLEMENTS and SUNDRIES will be held at the Rakalathe LAST THURSDAY in every month. NEW ZEALAND LOAN AND HER OANTILB A.GENQY COMPANY. 8 306 MATSON, COX & CO.



MBS KENNEDY & Miss CAMERON DRESSMAKERS, Compton's Buildings, Moore street, N.B.—Registry Office fo Female Ser t Boating, TRAWBBBRIBd AND SCENERY. On WEDNESDAY NEXT (December 2), the underaigned W ILL OPEN hla ei tensive grounds, on the Wakanpj road,ijo visitors and picnic parties. The replete with every variety, of fruit, plea-, sent lounges and ehadywalks. The beef*., ing is in every teepeot exceillant Special arrangements made for tUe reoeptioa of private pionio parties,.school children ana other large numbers of visitors. • AdmUsion, 6d ; boating, Is an hour, boatman extra; fteah fruit, lowest price. u?a f Ashburton. vants.



Sporting. W IN3LOW AND TINWALD AMALGAMATED RACE MEETING. Will bo 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. Yiob-Presidents: J. C. N. Grigg [ James Wilkin D. McLean I Judge: M. Stitt. Starter. Dr Leahy. jJaudioafpers : 3. Saunders I Dr Leahy 0. 0. Fooka 1 . or Athletics—Messrs G. James and J. Purchase Clerk op Course: David Jackson. Clerk op Scales: Robert B. JefL Committee: James Begg E. Gates J. Heseltine F. Lewis A. McLeod M. Scott C. Jephson G. James 1. Hurdle Handicap, of 15 sovs. 1J miles ; w rer six flights of hardlee, about 3ft 6in high. Second horse to receive 60s from the stakes. Nomi nation, 10s; acceptance, 10s. XtNWALD Cup Handicap, of 25 sovs and a Cup valued 15, presented by Mr 0. G. Hawdon, of Westerfield IJ miles. Second horse to receive L 5 from the stakes. Nomination, 20*; acceptance, 20*. 3. Trotting Rack; a distance handicap, of 16 sovs. Two miles. Second horse to receive 50s from the stakes. No weight under JOst. Nomination, 10s; acceptance, 16s Maiden Plate, of LlO. One mile. Weight-for-age. Entrance, 20s. 5. Selling Hack Race, 10 sovs. f. mile. The winner to bo 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. Nomiritioo, 10s; acceptance, 10s; due within tan minutes after the weights are declared. 7. Hurry Scurry, for a sweep of 10«.



ATHLETIC EVENTS, 1. 100 Yards Handicap. Entrance, 2s. irst prize, LI; second, 10a Running High Jump. Entrance, First prize, LI; second, 10a 3. Quoits; 21 yards; 21 up. 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; second, LI 6. Egg and Spoon Race. Entrance, Is. 'First prize, 10a - , second, 5a 7 Single Women’s Race; 80 yards; for a dress piece „ x 8. 220 Yards Flat Race Handicap. First prize, LI; second, 10 1; entrance, 2s 9. Married Women’s Race, 100 yards. Vor a dress piece jib. Old Men’s Race (over 40 years). For pair of trousers; entrance, Is 11 440 Yards Mat R«co Handicap. First prize, LI 10a; second, 10a; entrance 2s; acceptance, Is . . 12. Consolation, 170 yards, First prize, 15s; second, ss; entrance, Is RULES AND REGULATIONS.



1. No entry will be received except on the condltionii that all disputes, claims, and obieotions 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 Kadng Club rules adhered to where practicable. 3. The races are open to any horse com monly resident in the district lying North of • the Orarl river and South of the Selwyn river from October Ist to the date of meeting, and owned by a pe-son 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 i of the course 5. Air nominations and acceptances go to the funds of the Club. NOMINATIONS & ACCEPTANCES, All nominations to be accompanied by fees, n«n»> and performances of horse, and colors of rider, to be in the hands of the Secretary, addressed Scott’s Hotel, Tin wald, before 10 p m. on December 12th, 1885. Weights will be declared on De cember 19th, 1885. Acceptances are to be made to the Secretary, at Scott s Hotel, Cinwald not later than 10 p.m. on Satnr. day, Decemoer 1 i! *s. 0 RIL IEPHSON, Secretary.



WAR OR NO WAR real pleasure, wit without measate, to thank turners once mote at this ■on, and with both rhyme laying out their money at i whilst there's n> denying rather trying, that trade itr scarce enough. I’m proud that my friend(i buy ever, the aid of advertising pufl I slaughter, as indeed I and below the cost I don t But In fair play none o»n them leave to eat me, wf I serve them very well. . be expected, my stock is while great variety of go store. The teas so ably b well recommended, as has *rart.i«Afl hsforS. NoIMU,



FOR SOWING with Turnips to secure » Good Crop, nothing succeeds like MAYO’S BONE MANDEB. Price—L7, L 6, L 5. m gunt In town—H. Zandeb,. A Liberal Discount for Cash. F. T. MAYO, Hampstead Manure Factory, 9 Aafctarto?



Sporting Wakanui annual races and SPORTS will be held r.n NEW YEAR’S DAY, 18fc6, In Mt J. Brown’s paddock, Wakanui road. Handicappers—Messrs S. Saunders and J. Smith. Judges— Messrs Leathmn and Bonifant. Clerk of .Scales—Mr N. Fitzgerald. Clerk of Course—-Mr Buttorick. PROGRAMME— Bobsb Rac*s 1, Handicap Hurdle Rsob.ol 10 botbs li miles ; six hurdlea j nomination, LI ; acceptance, free 2. Wakanui Ci v, of 20 sovs; with sweep stake of 1 sov to go to second horse j miles; nomination, Ll; accept ance, 10a 3. Wakanui Tbot, of 7J sovs ; second horse, 2i[ sovs; 2 miles; horses breaking to turn ; nomination, Ll j acceptance, free 4. Hubby Scubey. Athletic Evbnts. 6. £ mile Handicap Hurdle Race; en trance, 2s ; Ist prize, Ll; 2nd prize, 10» 6. Quoits,. 21 yards, nor. more than 4lbs ; entrance, 2s ; Ist, Ll 10af; 2nd, IBs 7. Standing High Jump ; entrance, Is ; Ist, 16s ; 2nd. 7s 6d 8. Boys’ Race, under 17 ; entrance, Is; Ist, loa ; 2nd, 7s 6d 9 1 mile Flat Handicap ; entrance, 2s 6d ; Ist, L2; 2nd, Ll 10. Throwing th« Hammer; entrance, Is ; Ist, 15s ; 2nd, 7s 6d 11, Single Girls’ Race; Ist, 15s; 2nd, 10a



12. Pul* Vaulting; entrance, 2a; Ist, LI; 2nd, 10a 13. Irish Jig; entrance, 2s; Ist, LI 10s ; 2nd, 15a 14. 100 yards Handicap ; entrance, 2s ; la*. M ; 2nd, 10a 15 Married Women's liace ; Ist, LI ; 2nd,loa 10. Panning Long Jump ; entrance, Is ; Ist, 15s ;* 2nd, 7s 6d 17. Boys’ Race, under 14 ; entrance, Is ; Ist, 10a ; 2nd, 5s 18. Hop, rtep and Jump; entrance, la ; Ist, 15s ; 2nd, 7s 6d 19. 100 yards, Old Men’s Race, over 40; entrance, 2s; Ist, LI; 2nd, 10s 20. Tossing the Caber; entrance, 2s; Isl* LI : 2nd, 10s 21. Running High Jump; entrance, Is ; let, LI ; 2nd, 10a 22. Hornpipe; entrance, 2a ; Ist, LI 10a ; 2nd, 15s RULES. First race to start at 12 sharp. Three horses to start or no race. Should any dispute arise, the decision of the Sports Committee to be final. All protests to be lodged within half an hour after the race, and to be accom panied by a deposit of 10 per cent of the value of the disputed stake, the said depo sit to be forfeited should the protest prove frivolous.



Five per cent will be deducted from all money payable for horse races by this programme, to defray expenses of the coarse. Holders of members’ tickets will be credited with 10a in entering horses tor one iace only. No horses, excepting those competing, to be ridden on the ground. Admission—By Member’s Ticket, or Adults, la ; Children, under 10, free ; Hones, Is each. ENTRIES. Entries, accompanied by name, age and performances of horses, and nomination fee, to be in the hands of the Secretary, Wakanui Post Office, by noon on THURS DAY, December 24. Weights declared on December 29. Acceptances on the ground. ARTHUR OOOKSON, Hon Sec. and Treas. The Sports Ball will be held in the Main School. Tickets, 2a dladies, free. 12 178



Di Speer’s PRIVATE DISPENSARY, Palmer ston Buildings, Foot of Queen street, Auckland. Established for the Scientific and Speedy Cure of Chronic, Nervous, and Special Diseases. Dr Speer is a regu lar Graduated Physician, educated at Harvard College, D.B. He has devoted a lifetime to, and 1s 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 i of taking mineral drugs, 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 ssy,comeand be healed. Is matters not what your troubles may be, ST me and let the Doctor examine your cose. If it is curable, he will tell you oa; if it is not, he will tell you 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 case. Dr B. 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 lenchorrea, etc, etc. —I wish it distinctly understood that 1 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 1 undertake, 'or forfeit L2OO. Consultation in Office or by letter, FKREE. 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 cecaay fur a complete care can be sent free from observation on reoeint of aymo ms



TOWLE’S pennyroyal and ateol pillo for females quickly correct all Irregulari tiesand relieve’the distress ag symptoms so prevalent with the sex. Bozos Is and 2s 9d, of all chemists. Prepared only by B. T. Towle, chemist, Nottingham, Eng land. Wholesale of all the wholesale booses.—Boware of Imitation* I W



Christchurch Advertisements. Carnival Month AT argyle house Commencing FRIDAY, 20xh Inst. jpOLLOWING their custom for the past few years G. L. BBATH&CO are this week opening about Twenty Oases of FANCY GOODS for FEES DISTRIBUTION amongst their customers. SEE THE DISPLAY ! Us EQUALLED THIS SIDE OF THE LINE. EVERY PURCHASER WILL RECEIVE A GIFT. G. L. Beath & Co., TAILORS, DRAPERS, MILLINERS, &0., CASHEL STREET, CHRISTCHURCH AT ARGYLE HOUSE. Carnival Month



His Lordship’s HOTEL AND LARDER, LICHFIELD STREEF, Christchurch, f pHE Propietor of the above H tel begs | to notify that he baa engaged the services of one of the best Chefs in the colonies, wi;h 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, etc., etc., in season. Grills to perfection at any hour. PRIVATE ROOMS FOR LADIES. Books of Tickets are now issued at reduced rates. A String Band will play all the newest music in dining-room from 12.30 to 1.30 each day. ®



BEWARE! BEWARE!! OF IMITATIONS. ASK FOR HOULT’S TONIO Herbal Beer. None Genuine except that bearing my label. Try it! Try it! 1 It is one of the Beat Medicinal and Summer Tonics ever offered to the Public. Delivered in Ashburton at 2s per dozen. Bottles not returned will, be charged for. T. HOULT, BAST STREET, ASHBURTON. I 11 8



Davis’s Herbal Beer account of Persons selling Inferior Herbal Beer and representing it as mine. X have to ask the public to see that EACH BOTTLE BEAKS A BED AND WHITE LABEL With My Name and Trade Mark on. None genuine without it. DAVIS’S TONIC HERBAL BEER Is acknowledged by the travelling public to be the best Tonic Summer Dcinfc in >ev Zealand. NO CHEMICALS USED. Delivered In Ashburton at 2s per Dozen Bottles charged for if not returned Families waited on daily. DAVIS’S HERBAL B ER AND ICE DRINK MANUFACTORY, Em* Staam. A xanvrow I



Christchurch Advertisements. VISITORS TO CHRIST CHURCH Will find the three O’b— Comfoet ! Cheapness!! Convenience. AT WALLACE'S Central Hotel, Corner of Gloucester and Colombo street. 10 677 A Night Porter Kept D.IO. 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 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 WHOLE ALE WAREHOUSE PRICES. Ladies' Refresbtnen Rooms and Lavatories. THE DRAPERY AND GENERAL IMPORTING CO. OP NEW ZEALAND, Lid.. CO-OPERATIVE B. 0. BROWN, Manager. B HALLENSTEIN, Chairman of Directors. Warehouses— Cashel street ... Christchurch. High street ... Dunedin. 20 92<J



Metropolitan Hotel CASHEL STREET, Chriaicburch. (Under Proprietorship since April, 1885). rpHB above Hotel has been thoroughly f. painted, papered and renovated, and is equal to any Hotel in Chrlatchu r ch for situation, position and accommodation, bein.f at once close to the Centre of the City, and within five minutes’ walk of the Railway Station. Terms—Per day, 5a 6d; per week, LI 10s; per 28 days, L 6. (Private apartments by arrangement). Permanent boarders, LI 6a 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 J ANAGER, Metropolitan Hotel, Box 14, 0 18 Christchurch.



J, Ballantyne & Co’s qpaoious new w a rehouse IS NOW OPEN With an Elegant Stock of NEW SUMMER DRAPERY, Bonght 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 Sandotein's, and comprises a grand assortment of Men’s and Boys Clothing and Hats (own manufactore), Men’s Mercery, &c. The Public are cordially Invited te view the Premises and Stock. One Shilling off every Pound Cash Discount.



DXJN S TABLB HOTTSE, Established 1864. 9 662 mHB CLYD KSDALE B STIRB 2 Horse, _ 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 POOOOK, Pjopeiator



Easiness Notices. ABOWN IRON works, ARMAGH STREET, Christchurch. Portable Ranges Burn Wood and Coal— in Font Sizes PAINTED CORRUGATED I^ON i» Vonr. Six and Seven Feet Lengths. 40 per cent. Cheaper than Galvanised Iron. 10 1988



CO. HGRIEBSELIOH AND • WEAVERS* HALL, WOOL EXCHANGE, LONDON, hipping and commission MERCHANTS, Established 1865. Ship to order any description of’British and Continental Goods upon 2J per cent, commission, selected by buyers with Colonial experience, and attend to the prompt realisation of Produce at highest prices upon l per cent, 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, Lon i<>n, and most of the Colonial Banks. Current Price L-sts, Produce Reports, and any necessary samples or information on application. I AshßC KTUi\ i't hM A l<- ' T BUILDING & INVESTMSN'I SOCIETY.



The above Society pays interest ml th r*to of per cent, per annum for De posits at Call, 6 per «,ant. per annum for three months, and 6 per cent, per annum If fixect tor b iD»Qt,tu *>r >iv*r t Vv aHO office.- A cade mbers. p -wa»ti tree* AOAHD —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 T. Inman, station D, New York City, 0.8. A. I yyE Ha YE FOR SALE CHEAP. WO' iLPACKS, full weights FENCING WIRE Nos. 8 and 9, at less than LINSEEfD, colonial BARBED WIRE, from L 27 10s to L 5? a ton TURNIP & RAPE SEEDS, all descrip tions, guaranteed to grow OATS & CHAFF, large stock, low prices ENGLISH AND OTHER CLOVERS ' MATSON, COX & 00.



Mr Wells, ORGANIST, &0., of OHRISTOHUROH t * TILL visit Aahburtoa on Saturday, Vv 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 10» a term. Arrangements can * e made at Mr Parley’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 Ash bur m and surrounding district that the fresh 'xu commences on THURSDAY, the -th instant. For terms apply to Mr WolP, at his esidence, (Jox street; or at Mr T. F abuse, stationer, Saunders’ Buildings. balls and parties arranged Pianofortes tuned, tuned and regulated. 31 ni PFURT LOCAL itXOBLLE.'OB T. A. GATES’* 1 SPECIALITIES 0 The Cinder Sifter T I and E t* & Office Cabinet N r D if nee used E B A place al way<= n R A for favor; will S 0 everything ever give x *nd utmost S S everything sati«factiun. 0 I in its i I P own Bp T place p Inventor E O and solo maker - it T. A. Oates, Cabinet r Pictuhk frame Makes, PET -o srRKE . Caution.



■ V, >ME unscrupulous firms are trying to force on tha Ze»-aod pe pie a Nostrum, m-der me < l<>ak 'hat it is mndt m th« United states— WHICH. !•> 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 FOP BITTERS. We wish to warn alt honest and unsus pecting people against this DEOEPHON, and to call the attention once more to the facts that the Genuine American Co.’s BOP BIT.'BHS Are put op in Squre, Panelled, Amber -olored Bottles, with White Label on one side, printed In Black Letters, and Green Hop Cluster; and, on the other side, yellow Label, with Directions in Red Letters, in English and i.erman, and the name of “Dr Soule" blown m every Bottle. This is the only form in which Genuine AMERICAN HOP BITTERS are put



0 1 -OA per day to be made by per o& JL Si sons of either sex, in their own localities, at work for ns. 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. Bey. and girls earn nearly as much as Full particulars and instructions maile,. free. Now is the time—don't deky, but write to us at once, 'ddrea i Stinson Go. Portland. Maine. United 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 each, by all chemisW and patent medicine vendors. Sole pro prietors, The Lincoln and Midland Coun ties prng, Co., Lincoln, England. Whole sale of all the wholesale houses. 118 Reid and graT’b New Positive Feed Broadcast Seedsower, For Sowing Grain, Grass, Turnip, Rape- - Mangold, etc., and the Tomip 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 er Grass by simply changing one wheel. Corn Drills all Sizes.



Jointed Pcltsbishto Dine Harrows. The Beat.—Over 600 in nae. Improved Frick Ohappctjtt*Bß.<—Witt cost-steel mouthpieces, when properly handled, make no long straws, conse quently chaff requires no riddling. They are in use largely all over Mew Zealand, several of the large-sized machines being lately fitted up at Christchurch. Improved Double and Treble Furrow Ploughs. — Tue best, and consequently the cheapest in the market. 3, 4,_ and S leaf harrow >. Square linked chain har rows- K. iv design of tripod harrows. S and 7 tinod field grubbers. Cambridge rollers, 20, 24, and 26 inches diam. Plain cylinder field rollers. Horse gears for 1, 2,3, and 4 horses. Best iron-bark swingle-trees Ropes and pally gear for 4-borse yokes. Threshing machine fit tings Belting all sizes. Iron and brass castings of all kinds to order. Fencing standards cat and punched to any length and gnage. Brays made from best sea soned timber, with Gilpin axles. Gray’s patent standard for folding sheep.



Winner* jf the Gold Medal at the Melbourne Exhibition for their Doublb Fureow Plough, vide Jurors’ Report:— “ Ploughs —ln plonghs there >■» one e&> hibit to which we wish to draw special attention as being the best, and that is the Doable Farrow of Retf and Gray, of Danedin, New Zealand, in finish and con struction It Is far superior to any other Rakaia. The* New Zealand Loan Mercantile Agency Company are now represents g n »n this district RETD % GRAY



H’HE ASHBURTON COUNT J STOCK AND SALEYARDS COMPANY (Luutjcd), Is prepared to Dip Sheep IN large or small lots si the following scale of charges For the first 600 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 ments will be made. The material need will be charged fos in addition to the aoove. GEORGE JAMESON; Secretary. iyj~OttE VALUABLE THAN GOLD If a <3ail; increasing demand and an endless omnber of testimonials are a criterion of the popularity of an article, then Dr Low’s CHERRY PECTORAL la 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 bean a 'mitred on all sides that whertf* ever 'his valuable remedy has been ob tainable, numbers of lives have beep saved by Its timely use. Always have a , bottle s.n the house. Sold'everywhere at I i>d -ml 2s 6d per bottle. Wholesale j v £itb- Kempthorue, Prosser and Co., Chn 'church, am' at the proprietor, H Oi" • ;i, t'bemrst, Akaroa. Ashburton Agent—Ohas Neate, Chemist. _



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Government rotice. PUBLIC TRUST OFFICE OF NEW ZEALAND. Ateution 1b directed to the oe, and to the Acta establishing this Offiwithin easy the advantages placed thereby ct to inch each of every colonist. Snbjevery per* provisions, the State ctfera to e »on : 1. —About to make his or her Will or Codicil. 2. —lntending to provide forWlfe hildren or others by deed of Settlement 3. —Settling Property by way of iage Settlement. 4. —Desiring to renounce the Trusts of Will, having been appointed Executor o> Trustee under the same. 5. —Having acted as Trustee, Executor ■ >r Administrator, wishing to be relieved oi she burthen of Trustee hip or Adminia ratlon, the option of us jg the State ma chinery, and gives an absolute guarantee against loss of funds by fraud, peculation, or dishonesty. Every Information may bo obtain* ALEXANDER LEAN, Agent at Christchurch; Jt from R. C. HAMERTON, Public Trustee provisions of