The Ashburton Guardian.

ASHBtIRTON THURSDAY. NOYEMBEK 26. 1885

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YOB. Y,—No. 1336



Surveyor, Civil Ttnginwwra, te. G K. FOOKB AND SONS, , Architects, Orra. KaenrsaM, VainaMdae, Lioetbxd , ■ Luco Bbokxbb, TRIANGLE, WARANDI ROAD, ABHBtTRtOTf. . rniNWALD AND MOUNT SOMERS 1 ' RAILWAY. MOUNT SOMKBS AND CAVENDISH ROYAL MAIL COACH. I The above Ceaeh leaves* Hood's hotel , nr Cavendish Railway Station every day, meelirgeach train. passengers by morning train may pro ceed by coach to Alford Forest, thence to Methven in time for the last train for Christchurch, or may return in time for ?;'’<the laat train for, Ashburton.. - . .Parcels and Orde£ will receive every attention, fiorsse and Buggies on hire. - - :•* JOHN HOOD AUSTRALASIAN ABOKLS XIPRB1& Parody and Packages forwsrded to any iddraaa, .at cheap, through, inclusive rate*. One charge. No extras. No trouble. No cbarga lor booking or for collecting ,ck ages’ up to 561bs weight within the _ity.:-D»ily despatches by Raili and to Great Retain, Europe and Australia by every steamer. * Extract frorotariff. including all chargee to Address of Consignee



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. ; FLANJN KLS, fto> Boots and Shoes,.«* Grooerle* eadOuoien’* Store*. SPECIAL VALUE IN CItOICE TEA jiaa> AinTsKßi) oat . flour, bran, anbsh bps. AR»t tie lowest prieeri powUdA Ctenn am Ttfaefuaid jw> m»ko-heUeT« or Khun Lon* diaooont, and other Induce men or eaih. Fa*Ufes : waited on weekly ofabor if required. * D. WILLIAMSON, Bast Ssabbt,'AshAv&to



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Stud Notices. Kingfisher. THE Thoroughbred Horae KING* FISHKR will travel Ashburton and Sarronnding Districts this season. performances on the tnrfj ami in the Show ring and fees, see cards, or apply to E. COOKSON, Proprietor ; or Groom iu Charge. Groom’s fee as usual. 10 876



rpHE THOROUGHBRED HORSE Perkin Warbeck n f (By Perkin Warbeok—Miss Kate), Will Stand this Season at GROVE FARM, TINWALD (See Cards). For forthe* particulars, apply to 9 626 E GATES, Tinwald



TO TRAVEL tbit season the Thorough bred imported Horae Galstock. After this date the fees will be:—Ls 5a for thoroughbreds; L2 10s for balf-breds; guarantees, L 7 7a. Good English gr*ss paddocks free until Ist of January, 1886 All Oft' r e but no responsibility. Groomage fees, ss, paid first service. Racing results prove that the deci sion of the judges ,at our show, held on the 30th of October, with regard to oar blood stock has been fully justified in the winner of the Melbourne Cup, the winner’s dam being got by Oastle Hill, sire of our local horse Oalstock. Good breeding this. Oastle Hill is acknowledged to be the sire of the best horses over sticks in the Southern Hemisphere. Python A Bay Horse bred by Hon B B. Cox of New South Wales, got by Kyogle { dam' Nmout (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 tDOsCßnecessful sire with half bred mares ever imported, to New Zealand. Before leaving New South Wales he sired that good horse, Rival; winner of the Oorin thion Cop 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. He is the sire of Busy-body, Hollywood and Monaghan, all showing plenty of form and qualify. Terms—Thoroughbred mares, LlO'lOs; half-bred mares, L 5 ss.



Payable Ist January, 1886. Gaod grass paddocks provided 2s 64 per week, every caie taken bat no responsibility. For farther particulars apply to l. market, 0802 Proprietor, Netherby Lodge.



Digby Grand. ffIHE Thoroughbred Horae DIGBY JL'i GRAND, by Tradooer (imp.).,oat of Aglaia (imp.) will stand in Ashburton on Tuesdays, and will travel the Tinwald, Winslow and Hinds districts on Wednes day. For further particulars apply to groom in charge. Tam O’Shanter Will stand at Longbeach. Marea grazed free nntil Janaary 1. JOHN GBIGG, Proprietor.



Houser. }.... ti? , f I iHJfi. Thoroughbred Horse BOUSBB, Xi «vili standin Ashburton this season. By i Messenger ont of Kate O’Shane, , _er/bred In N.S.W. by Mr W. Town, by-Bottler oat of Ludia (see N. S. W. Stad Book)- Kate O’Shane, by Oaledon (imported from Ireland) ont of Lana by Emigrant oat of Maggie (see N. Z. Stud Book). , ' j- ROUSEHisa beaptifpl dappled grey of immense power andsubatance., While iAowinft.}psof ,|g fit io oktrj ,18*4 tononode. ROOSKR has plotted {hinMdf fast," stout and a. magnificent fenser, hut while undergoing a prepara tion for )he.Grand Rational, met with an MOfcUip* which necessitated throwing him lout'of workfor a time, . Tmou—L3lo»;Ka».anteed, L 5 sa. Sor fartherpartionlars applj



Stock Bales. Rakaia Sales. VJIT E beg to intimate to onr clients fV ‘ that for the fo*"je the SALES of STOCK, IMPLEMENTS and ,-v SUNDRIES will be held at the Rakaia the LAST THURSDAY In every month. NEW ZEALAND~LOAN AND MER CANTILE AGENCY COMPANY. 8 306 MATSON, COX & CO. 1 ■ - s - ' - KENNEDY & MISS CAMERON DRESSMAKERS, Compton's Buildings, Moore street, • Ashburton, N.B.—Registry Office fo Female Ser vants.



Sporting. r IN3LOW AND TINWALD AMALGAMATED RACK MEETING. , Will be held (by kind permission of Mr B. 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. O. N. Grigg J James Wilkin D. McLean j Judge: M. Stitt. Starter. Dr Leahy. "iiIANDICAPFBRS : 8. Saunders I Dr Leahy 0. 0. Fooka I . or Athletics —Messrs G. James and J. Purchase Clerk of Couese: David Jackson. Clerk op Scales : Robert B. Jeff. Committee: James Begg E. Gates J. Beseltine F. Lewis » A. McLeod M. Scott C. Jephson G. James



L Hurdle Handicap, of 15 bovs. 1$ miles; u rer six flights of hardies, about 3ft Gin high. Second horse to receive 60s from Mte stakes. domi nation, 10s; acceptance, 10s. riNWALD Cup Handicap, of 25 sova and a Cup valued L 5, presented by Mr O. G. Bawdon, of Westerfield 1J miles. Second hone to receive L 5 from the stakes, domination, 20s; acceptance, 20s. 3. Trotting Race; a distance handicap, of 16 sovs. Two miles. Second horse to receive 50a from the stakes. No weight under tOat. Nomination, Ids; acceptance, 15s Maiden Plate; of LlO. One - mile. Weight-for-age. Entrance, 20s. 5. Selling Hack Race, IQ sovs. f mile. The winner to be sold imme diately after the race for HO, any surplus to go to the Club's fund. Entrance, LI. Bst up Consolation Handicap, 10 sovs. One mile. Nonoirition, 10a; acceptance, 10s; due within ten minutes after the - weights are declared 7. Hurry Scurry, foe a sweep of 10s. ATHLETIC EVENTS. X. 100 Yards Handicap. Entrance, 2s. int 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, 16s; second, 7s 6d 5. One Mile Handicap. Entrance 3s. First prize, L2; second, Id 6- Egg and Spoon Race. Entrance, Is. First prize, 10s; seqpnd, 6s 7. Single Women’s Race; 80 yards; for a dress piece & 220 Yards Flat Race Handicap. First prize, LI; second,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 Flat Race Handicap. First prize, LI 10s; second, 10s; entrance 2s; acceptance. Is 12. Consolation, 170 yards. First prize,; 15s; second, ss; entrance, Is RULES AND REGULATIONS, L No entry will be received except on the conditions that all disputes, claims, and obieotious 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* grainme to be final. 2. Ashburton Racing Olnb 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 has 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 Olnb. NOMINATIONS & ACCEPTANCES. All nominations to be accompanied by /ee•• 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* comber 19th, 1886. Acceptances are to be made to the Secretary, at Scott's Hotel, Tin wald 'ter than 10 p.m. on Satur day, December , L SB. IEPHSON, \ ,r. Secretary.



rTTAR OJt NO WAR?—It gives me W real pleasure, without mixture, without measure, to thank my many cus tomers once more at this recurring sea son, and with both rhyme and reason for laying out their money at my store. And, I 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 mends buy every day, without the aid of advertising puff. Ido not say I slaughter, as indeed 1 did’nt oughter, 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 £ serve them verv 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 Oo ate showing, how the public taste is grow ing for really pore and nicely blended teas. And those who h»ve not tried them, should let seif Interest guide them, and boy 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, Moato and Co’s pare Mended teas.



Sporting BHBURTON RACING OLOB. SPRING MEETING. THURSDAY AND FRIDAY, December 10 and 11, 1885. President—F. G- Wright. dent—W.O. Walker. Judge—M. Stufc' Stewards—W. B. Denshire, C. O. Fecks' H. Friedlander. H Fuedlander, John Grigg. C. G. Haw don, T. Leahy, O. W. Purnell, W. G. Ross. '1 reasurer—o. 0. Foots. Starter—T. Leahy. Clerk of the Scales —M. Friedlander. Clerk of the Coarse—A. Hewson. Handicap pers—The Handicapping Committee of the Club. First race each day to start at 1 p.m. L County Hubble Race Handicap, of 30 sovs ; over six flights of hurdles 3ft Gin high ; nomination, 1 sov ; ac ceptance, 1 sov. 1J miles. District j horses only. 2. Free Handicap, of 40 sovs ; accep tance, 2 sovs 1 mile ( 3. Ashbubton Cup Handicap, of 125 sovs ; nomination, 1 sov ; acceptance, 5 sots. 1$ miles. 4. Ladies* Pdbsb, of 40 sovs j welter weights for age j gentlemen riders ; entrance, 3 sovs. 1J miles. 6. Post Stakes of 15 sovs ; catch weights; nomination, 1 sov, to be made to the Secretary immediately after the Ladies Parse is run. The winner to be sold by auction immediately after the race for 15 sovs, any surplus to go to the funds of the Club. 1 mile. 6, Flyino Handicap, of 50 sova ; nomi nation, 1 sov; acceptance, 2 sovs. fmile. First Day,



Second Day. 1. Handicap Hurdle b ace, of 50 bovs ; over eight flights of hurdles about 3ft 6in high ; nomination, 1 bov,; ac ceptance, 2 sots. 2 miles. 2. Racing Club Handicap, of 75 bovb ; nomination, 1 sov; acceptance, 3 sovs. 1$ miles. 3. County Plate Handicap, of 25 boys; 1 nomination, Ifsov; acceptance, IJsov. District horses only. miles. 4 Totalisator Stakes, of 15 sovs; mini mum weight Sat; nomination 1 boy, to be made to the Secretary immediately after the County Plate is run. The winner to be sold immediately after the race for 10 aova, any surplus to go to the funds of the Club. J mile, 6. Welter Handicap, of 40 bovb ; nomi nation, 1 boy ; acceptance, 2 bovb ; minimum weight, lOst. For horses that have never won more than 25 bovb in one event on the flat. 2 miles, 6, Consolation Handicap, of 20 bovb ; nomination, 1 sot, 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 idl points connected with carrying out this programme to be final. 2. Canterbury Jockey Club Racing Bales 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, 1885, and up to the date of the forthcoming meeting, and owned by a person who has resided in the said district daring the same perioa. 4. Five per cent, will be deducted from the gross of all moneys payable in accord ance with this piogramme for expenses of the coarse. 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, 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’ol •ok 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, 1886. Acceptances for the seobnd day’s handicaps at 9 o’clock on the evening of the first day’s racing. S. SAUNDERS, 8 298’ Secretary.



Public Companies. VTEW ZEALAND LOAN & MER iM OANTILE AGENCY COMPANY (LIMITED). Capital, £3,000,000. Reserve, £210,000. Makes LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES on Freeholds, on Stations and Stock, and on growing oli| 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, Bast 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. Supjplies WOOL PACKS and CORN SACKS, at Lowest Current Rates. AGENTS £S CANTERBURY FOR— Ruston Proctor and Co.’s celebrated Com bined Threshing Machines and Engines., acknowledged to be the Beat Machines imported into New Zealand. Felton and Gnilleanme s Patent Galvan ised Steel-barb Fencing Wire Candy's Patent Cotton Belting. Maidon Island Guano.



Farther particulars on *pplioation at the OompanT’a Christchurch, Aaht-r ton and Rakaia. JOHN COOKE, Mai-ager Ohrlatobarob H. SEORK^AN, O W Agent, Aehbart'' « JRNEI



Christchurch Advertisements. Criterion House, CHRISTOHUOH. Jk LAO K, BEATTIE & 00, > “T" i We have pleasure in drawing the atten tion of the residents in the Ashburton aid surrounding districts to the advan ces offered by our system of-doiog busi ness. Being direct importers from the best British markets, and large purchasers o£all Colonial manufacturers, we are in a' to sell goods on the most favor able terms. We would direct Racial attention to the fact that our (s.dsis regulated on a Cash Basis, and ovtf aim invariably to charge moat moderate prices, in proof of which we solicit inspection of oftjr large and varied stock. We feel satisfied our country friends will reap a substantial benefit by giving out estab hhment a trial. Ladies’ Dress Materials in great variety, of newest styles Millinery in choice designs ‘and at specially moderate prices Mantles, Dolmans, Summer Capes, etc, in new shapes and materials Household Furnishings are a specialty with ns; our stock is large and value extra good



DRESSMAKING on the PREMISES. In our Ready-made Clothing Depart ment we hold a very large stock of gar ments of all descriptions, principally our owp manufacture and of the Rett Colonial Tweeds. In our Tailoring Department we guar antee Style, Quality, and Perfect Fit, at unhsually moderate prices. ONE SHILLING in the pound discount for prompt Cash. BLACK, BEATTIE & CO. 201, 203, 205, High street, CHRISTCHURCH x Carnival Month AT ARGYLE HOUSE, Commencing FRIDAY, 20th Inst. F OLLOWING their custom for the past few years G. L. BEATH & CO are this week opening about Twenty Oases



FANCY GOODS for FREE DISTRIBUTION amongst their customers. SEE THE DISPLAY ! Uhequaixbd this Side of the Line. EVERY PURCHASER WILL RECEIVE A GIFT. G. L. Death & Co., TAILORS, DRAPERS, MILLINERS, &0., CASHEL STREET, CHRISTCHURCH Carnival Month AT ARGYLE HOUSE.



His Lordship’s HOTEL AND LARDER, LICHFIELD STREEP, Christchurch, THE Propietor of the above H 'tel bega 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, 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. Books of Tickets are now issued at reduced rates. A String Band will play all the newest music in dining-room from 13.30 to 1.30 each day. 614



Christchurch Advertisements. QODNTRY VISITORS TO CHRIST CHURCH Will find the three O’a— Oomfobt ! Cheapness 11 Convenience !!! AT WALLACE’S Central Hotel, Corner of Gloucester and Colombo street. 10 677 A Night Porter Kept



D.I.C. Qtrangers visitin CHRISTCHURCH Are often at a loss to know the best establishment for tbd 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 PRICE S. Ladies' Refreshmen Rooms and Lavatories. THE DRAPERY, AND GENERAL IMPORTING CO. OF NEW ZEALAND, Lid.. CO-OPERATIVE E. 0. BROWN, Manager. B HALLENSTEIN, Chairman of Directors. Warehouse— Cashel street ... Christchurch. High street ... Dunedin. 19 926



Metropolitan Hotel CASHEL STREET, Christchurch. (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 fid; per week, LI 10s; per 28 days, L 5. (Private apartments by arrangement). Permanent boarders, LI 6s per week. Ordinary, from 12 to 2 p.m. , Table d’Hfite, at 6.16 p.m. For farther particulars, apply on the premises; or, by letter, to MANAGER, Metropolitan Hotel, Box 14, r 6 18 Christchurch.



J. Ballantyne & Co’s QPAOIOUS 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’s and 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 Pound Cash Discount, DUNSTABLE HOnSB, Established 1854. 9 fi62



HE CLYDESDALE ENTIRE Will travel the Wakanui, Longbeach, and Ashburton For Us districts, and will stand ‘it Netherby Lodge (opposite Canterbury Mills) on Saturdays. For further partion’ars and terms apply QDno) Pricce Victor Hone, to Groom in charge, or snaruo. w GEORGE POOOOK, Proprietor



Easiness Notices. • ORO IN 1% ON WORKS, ARMAGH STREET, , Christchurch. Portable .Ranges Burn Wood and Coal—ln Four Sizes. PAINTER CORRUQATED IRON ’ a ’' IN Four. Five, Six and Seven Feet Lengths. 40 per cent. Cheaper than Galvanised Iron 10 1988



HGRIESSELIOU A?-D Co. » WEAVERS’ HALL, ,T "''OL EXCHANGE, LONDON, AND COMMISSION MERCHANTS, Established 1856. 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 I 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 Ashburton permanent BUILDING & INVESTMENT SOCIETY. The above Society pays Interest at the rate of per cent, per annum for De posits at Call, 5 per cant, per annum for three months, and 6 per cent, per annum If fixed lor 6 months or over. J WARD, Manager. Office;- Arcade Chambers, Burnett 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 yon 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, HAVE FOR SALE CHEAP. WOOLPAOKS, full weights FENCING WIBF Nos. 8 and 9, at less than ; LINSKED, colonial BARBED WIRE, from L 27 10a to LB? TURNIP & RAPE SEEDS, all desorip- OATS & CHAFF, large stock, low prices ENGLISH AND OTHER CLOVERS New York City, U.S. A. 1 a ton tions, guaranteed to grow MATSON. COX & CO.



Mr Wells, ORGANIST, &0., of CHRISTCHURCH TTTILL visit Ashburtoa on Saturday, V\ 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 * 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 Ashbnr ' m and surrounding district that the fresh „ -m commences on THURSDAY, the Sth instant. For terms apply to Mr Wouf, at his esidence, Cox street; or at Mr T. Pxslxt, stationer, Saunders’ Buildings.



Concerts, balls and parties arranged Pianofortes taned, toned and regulated. 31 DPPORT LOCAL EXCELLENCE. T. A. GATES’K SPECIALITIES The Cinder Sifter T O and sole maker R | T. A. Gates, | ; Cabinet jc Pioturseramk Makes, • : PETER STREET. ? Caution, SOME unsornpulous 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 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 BITi'BRS Are pat up in Sqare, Panelled, Amber -3oIor«d Bottles, with White Label on one side, printed In Black Letters, and Green Bop 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. O | ~n OA per day to be made by per ot JL 1 u eC:r sons of either sex, In 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 vorth £1 mailed free. The employment e particularly adapted to the region in .vhich this publication circulate* Boy «nd girls earn nearly as much as Kali particulars and instructions tnaile. free. Now is the time— don't delay, out <vrita to ns at once. ddresa Stinson usna Co. Portland, Maine. United States



Business Notices ONE box of Clark’s B 41pills is war ranted to ctjre 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 fid oach, by all chemists and patent medicine vendors. Sole pro*. prietors, The Lincoln and Midland Oonn-, ties Drug Co., Lincoln, England. Whole* sale of all the wholesale houses. 1 18 Reid and gr ay’s New Positive Feed Broadcast Seedsower, For Sowing Grain, Grass, Turnip,. Rape, Mangold, etc., and the Turnip Sower can bo arranged, when ordered, to sow Lucerne or other small seeds simultaneously to the sowing of Ryegrass if desired. It Is the only Sower In the Market that will e6w with absolute regularity on either exoes* slvely rough or very smooth land. It will sow any desired quantity of Grain sr Grass by simply changing one wheel. ■ I Com Drills all Sices. Jointed PuivEKiaiuo DisoHxrxowb.— The Best.—Over 600 in use. Improved Prize Cbaevodt^irbs.*—With east-steel monthpieoes, when properly handled, make no long straws, conse quently chaff requires no riddling. They are Ih use largely all over Wew Zealand, several of the large-sized machines being lately fitted np at Christchurch.



I Improved Double asd Treble Furrow Ploughs. —The best, and consequently the cheapest In thelnarfeet. 3,4,- and S leaf harrows. Square linked chain har rows- New design of tripod harrows. 6 and 7 tlned field grabbers. Cambridge rollers, 20, 24, and 26 inches diam. Plain cylinder field rollers. Horse gears for 1, 2,3, and 4 horses. Beat 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. Pfenning standards cnt and punched to any length and gnage. Drays made from best sea soned timber, with Gilpin axles. Gray’s patent standard for folding sheep. Wihnerv -if the Gold Medal at the Melbourne Exhibition for their Doublk Furrow Plough, vide, Jurors’ 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 Double Furrow of Re# and Gray, of Dunedin, New Zealand, in finish and con struction it is far superior to any other



Rakaia. The New Zealand Loan Mercantile Agency Companyatre now representing ns in this Hattie* * ’'VEIT' « ORAV rilHB ASHBURTON COUNTY i, . STOCK AND SALBYARDS Company (Ldoxbd), 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 500 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 naed will be charged for in addition to the above. GEORGE JAMFSON, Secretary. ORE VALUABLE THAN GOLD



If a **aily increasing demand and an endless number 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. During the past winter and spring diseases of the throat and" longs hare been very prevalent, and ii has been admitted on all aides that whete ever this valuable remedy has been ob tainable, numbers of lives have been saved by Its timely use. Always hare a bottle in the house. at Is 6d and Ss 6d per bottle. Wholesale agents, Kempthorne, Prosser and Co., Christchurch, and at the proprietor, BL Citron, Chemist, Akaroa. Ashburton Agent—Chaa. Neste, Chemist.



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Government Notice. The public trust office OF NEW ZEALAND. Atontion Is directed to the provisions of he Acts establishing this Office, and to die advantages placed thereby within easy each of every colonist. Subject to such provisions, the State cfars to every per son;— L—About to make his or her Will or Codicil 2. —Intending to provide for Wife an ' hildren or others by deed of Settlement. 3.—Settling Property Ly way of Mar* iage Settlement. 4—Desiring to repounce the Trustsof ’ Will, having been appointed Executor o» Trustee under the same. s.—Having acted as Trustee, Executor or Administrator, wishing to be relieved m ?he burthen of Trustee hip or Admlnis ration, the option of us ag the State ma chinery, and gives an absolute guarantee igalnat loss of funds by fraud, peculation, •>r dishonesty. Every information may be obtains • ALEXANDER LEAN, Agent at Christchurch; .:■» from R n. BAMSFTON, Public Uvostee Wellington, , I«th Mav. IMS