The Ashburton Guardian.

"VOli. V-No. 1350

ASHBURTON. SATTJRDAYi DECEMBER 19. 1885.

:price-one penny



Surveyor, Civil Engineers, Ac. C. B. TOOKB IND SONS, Architects, :rvn. Juwnaiu, Yxlvaxobs, Ikbseid Sitktxtqes, ajo> Lakd Bsoeebs, TRIANGLE, WAKANUI ROAD, A^mbtotow. Conveyances. FIUNWaLD AND MOUNT SOMERS *1 RAILWAY. MOUNT SOMERS AND CAVENDISH ROYAL MAIL COACH. The -above Cwach leaves Hood's hotel or Cavendish Railway Station everyday, meeting each train. Passengers by morning train may pro* seed by ooach toAlford Forest, thence to - Methven, ,in time for the last train for Christchurch, or, may rttorn in time for pin UttiraiD for Ashburton. Parcels and Orders will receive every attention. Horse* and Buggies on hire, to JOHN HOOD P AUSTRALASIAN A,R C ELS- BXPRIU



Parcels and Package* forwarded to any address, at cheap, through, inclusive rates. One, charge. No extras. No trouble. jHo charge for booking or for collecting ISbkages np to 661 be might within the (Ttyi Daily .despatches by Kail, and to Great Britain, Europe and Australia by every steamer. Extract from tariff, including all charges to Address of Consignee : We are now receiving parcels for Home to despatch per Tongariro, sailing this month. ■ Revised cheap rates. Insarance effected if desired. ' Tariff and all information on application v XJFP & GRAHAM, Box 937 Post Office, Christchurch ; -V and Lyttelton. Telephone 22. 8 1572



Business Notices. DANISH S&6d. rrySDffi Undersigned haa a fall Stock I COLONIAL CLOTHING DRAPERY . FLANNELS, &a Boots end Shoes, Large Stock of Groceries Oilmen's Stores. SPECIAL VALUBU^CHOICE TEA ’ FEED AND SEED OAT , FLOUR, BRAnTaND SH BPS. ATI «t the lowest prices possible. Gena «>e value and no mako-bellOve or shun Large discount, and other indaoemen or *—b- Femmes' halted on weekly if required. N D. WILLIAMSON, SiSi Abhbtjbto I" T> A. KE R BROS., Boilders, Under* If takers, eta, Wakanal rood and Gass B iroot B K~tfrirtriT-tr atat ti-ifr- 1 - having the mm- rscent ard improved Rbabsk and 5 pfeptow to famish * WK drdert will re urompt Stlention. Note the led* ilisss * nnrtiiirr ~f Wekanni roadand (Lias - street. Ordersnsaybe leli at the Ash barton-Coach Factpey; or Box 16, Post : Office Ashtaston. 167 & „„'RVKN I urn ~ inroUNT ml ROYAL Onand after Janaary Ist, 1885* the Mnai|iafrettl mn a Coach each Toes* 5 —•—■« J at



O* B I 0 U L T U B A L kmeShop, WAKAHpI BOA|». Tcm bay ' don Imb Bodm, tnd all olauea of van to Bicyolw. an repaired, aharpened and work ewaralwpilra.



Stud Notices. Kingfisher- THE Thoroughbred Horse KING FISH KU 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 R. COOKSON, Proprietor; or Groom i-i Charge. Groom’s fee as usual. 10 fi76



rjlHB THOROUGHBRED HORSE Perkin Warbeck n, (By Perkin Warbeek—Miss Kate), Will Stand this Season at GROVE FARM, TIB WALD (Sea Cards). For furthe* particulars, apply to 9 626 E GATES, Tinwald



TO TRAVEL this season the Thorongh bred imported Horse Calstock. After this date the fees will be;—Ls 5a for thoroughbreds; L2 10b for half-breds; guarantees, L 7 73. Good English gr as paddocks free until Ist of January, 1886. All but no responsibility. Groouiage fees, paid first service. I Racing results prove that the deci sion of the judge* at our show, held on the 30th of October, with regard to our blood stock has been fully justified in the winner of the Melbourne Cup, 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 sire of the best horses over sticks in the Southern Hemisphere. Python A Bay Horse bred by Hon E R. Cox of South Wales* got by Kyogle dam Nutcut (dam of Dag worth and Hercules) by Pitsford —Amber by Glances —Spendora by Emancipation. i£yogle by William Tell, Cassandra by Troa. PYTHON has shown himself to bo the most successful sire with half bred mares ever imported to New Zealand. Before leaving New South Wales he sired that good horse. Rival; winner of the Oorln tbion 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 quality. Terms—Thoroughbred mares, LlO 10a; half-bred mares, L 5 ss.



Payable Ist January, 1886. Gaod grass paddocks provided 2s 6d per week, every cate taken but no responsibility. For farther particulars apply to L. MARKET. 0802 Proprietor, Netherby Lodge. Digby Grand. THE Thoroughbred Horae DIGBY GRAND, by Traduoer (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’JShanter Will stand at Longbeach. Mares grazed I free nntil January 1. JOHN GRIGG, Proprietor. JSC Kouser. THE Thoroughbred Horse ROUSER, 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 oat of LuJia (see N.S. W. Stud Book). Kate O’Bhane, by Oalsdon (imported from Ireland) oat of £inra by Emigrant out of Maggie (see N.Z. ,Stud Book). : ROUSEB is a beautiful dappled grey of immense power and substance.. While showing lots of quality Ae is fit to carry 18st to hounds. ROUSEB has proved himself fast, stout and a magnificent fencer, hut while undergoing a prepara tion for jhe Grand National, met with an accident, which necessitated throwing him out of work for a time. Terms—L3 10s; guaranteed, L 5 ss, For farther particulars apply L. MARKET 10800 Proprietor, Netherby Led Stock Sales.



Bakaia Sales. WE beg to intimate to oar clients that for the fo*”.re the SALES of STOCK, IMPLEMENTS and SUNDRIES will be held at the .Bakaia the LAST THURSDAY in every month. NEW ZEALAND LOAN AND MER CANTILE AGENCY COMPANY* 8 306 MATSON, 0 >X A CO. MBS KENNEDY & MISSOAMBRON DRESSMAKERS, Compton’s Buildings, Moore street, Ashburton. | N.B.— Registry Office (o Female Ser vants.



Sporting* W IN SLOW AND TINWALD ' AMALGAMATED RACE MEETING. Will he 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. Vick- Presidents : J. 0 N. Grigg I James Wilkin D. McLean | Judge: M. Stitt. Starter. Dr Leahy. : Handicappbrr : <5. Saunders I Dc Leahy C. 0. Fooks 1 .or Athletics—Messrs G. James and J. Purchase Clerk of Course: David Jackson. Clerk of Scales : JKobert B. Jeff. Committee; James Bejrg El. Gates J. Heseltine F. Lewis A. McLeod M. f-’cott C Jephson G. James 1. Hurdle Handicap, of 15 sovs. 1J miles; w»er six flights of hurdles, about 3ft Gin high. Second horse to receive 50s from the stakes. Nomi nation, 10a; acceptance, 10*. iinwald Cup Handicap, of 25 sovs and a Cup valued 1.6, presented by Mr O. G. Hawdon, of 1| miles. Second horse to receive L 5 from the stakes. Nomination, 20a; acceptance, 20a. 3. Trotting Race; a distance handicap, of 15 sovs. Two miles. Second horse to receive 60s from the stakes. No weight under lOat. Nomination, 10s; acceptance, 15s Maiden Plate, of LlO. One mile. Weigbt-for-age. Entrance, 20s. 6. Selling Hack Race, 10 sovs. }- mile. The winner to be sold imme diately after the race for T.lO, any surplus to go to the Club's fund. Entrance, Ll Bst up Consolation Handicap, 10 sovs- One mile. NomirUion, 10s; acceptance, 10a; due within ten minutes after the weights are declared. 7. Hurry Scurry, for a sweep of 10a.



ATHLETIC EVENTS. I. 100 Yards Handicap. Entrance, 2a. 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, 15s; second, 7s 6d 6. One Mile Handicap. Entrance 3s. First prize, L2; second, Ll 6 Egg and Spoon Race. Entrance, la. First prize, 10s; second, 5s 7. Single Women's Race; 80 yards; for a dress piece 8. 220 Yards Fiat Race Handicap. First prize, LI; second, 10<; entrance, 2s 9. Married Women’s Race, 100 yards. Tor a dress piece 10. Old Men’s Baca (over 40 years). For pair of trousers; entrance, Is 11. 440 Yards Mtt R*ce 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,



1. No entry will be received except on the conditions that all disputes, claims, and objections arising out of the racing shall be decided by the Committee, _or whom they may appoint, their decision on all points in carrying out the pro- i 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 (be 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 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 to the funds of the Club. NOMINATIONS & ACCEPTANCES. All nominations to be accompanied by Zees, 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, Tinwaid ' ter than 10 p.m. on Satur day, December - I 86. IJSPHSON, « 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 even? day, without the aid of advertising pun. 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 can beat me, I give them leave to eat me, who do not think I serve them very well. Now, as might be expected, my stock is well selected, while great Variety of goods I -have in store. The teas so ably blended, can be well recommended, as has been often ad vertised before. Nelson, Moate and Oo ace showing, how the public taste Is grow ing for really pure and nicely blended teas. And those who have not tried them, should let self Interest guide them, and buy of me the thing that’s sure to please. Tea, Grocery, Fancy Goods, Glass, China, Earthenware, Fruit and Italian Warehouse, H. M. OARSON, Bast street, Ashburton. Agent for Arthur Yates, Garden seeds, wholesale and retail agent for Nelson, Bdoata and Go’s pore blended tea*



Sporting SOMERS ANNUAL Sports & Eaces, SATURDAY, DKOEMB R 26th, 1885, BOXING DAY. PROGRAMME• 1. Handicap Hurdle Rack of 10 sovs; entrance, 10a ; acceptance, 10s ; ac ceptances to go to the second horse ; 2 mi leu ; eight flights of hurdles, 3ft 6in high 2. Maiden Plate of 5 bovs, withasweep- Btake of 5« each for second horse ; entrance, ss; |-nule; weight-for age; for all horses that have never won public money. 3. Handicap Teot of 8 bovh ; entrance, 10s, acceptance, 6s ; acceptances to go to second horse; 3 miles ; no weight under list 71b 4. Mount Somers Cup Handicap of 12 sove ; second horse to receive 2 so vs from stake ; entrance, 10s ; accep tance, 10s; miles. 5. Pony Race of 3 sovs; second horse to save entrance; entrance,ss; height, 14 hands ; £-mile ; catch weights. G H übbv Scubbi ,of 4 sovs, with a sweep of 5a to go to second horse ; entrance 5s ; 1 mile ; catch weights. RULHS. 1. All races are confined to horses that have been commonly resident in that por- I tion of the old Mount Somers Road Dis trict, lying south of the North Ashburton river, from September 30th, 1885, and owned by a person who has resided in the said district during the same period. 2. Th ree horses the bona tide property of different owners to start or no race. 3. f'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 points in carrying out the programme 4. Protests must be made in writing, and handed to the Secretary, accompanied by a deposit of 20s within 80 minutes of the race bung 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 most be subscribers of not less than 10s to the fund. 7. Five per cent will be deducted from all money paid for prises for expenses. 8 First race to start at 10 SO a. m. 0 The usual Athletic Sports will be held, for which liberal prizes will be given. 12 Q 7 All entries to be made on the gronrd



i)i JSpeer’s PRIVATE DISPENSARY, Palmer stem Buildings, Foot of Queen street, Auckland. Established for ttie Scientific and Speedy Cure of Chronic, Nervous, and Special Diseases. Dr Speer is a regu lar Graduated Physician, educated at Harvard College, D .S. He has devoted a lifetime to, and is acknowledged to be the most expert Physician in bis 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 Vitos* 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, telieve them of their sufferings and restore them to health. The Doctor uses no mineral preparations; his treatment consists wholly in the ose 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 say, come and be healed. Is matters not what your troubles may be, ome and let the Doctor examine your cose. 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 case. . Dr 8. cures Humors and Diseases of the Blood. '1 o ladies who are afflicted by any of the following complaints,—Gold extremities, weak stomachs, lame and weak backs, nervous and sick headaches, constipation and indigestion, pain iu the side and back leuchorrea, etc, etc.—l 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. 1 will guarantee a positive cure in every case I undertake, or forfeit L2OO. Consultation in Qffice or by letter, FiSREB. Charges Moderate. Examination and Advice LI. Call or ad dress: Dr H. J. Spear, 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 cassay for a complete cure can be sent tree from observation on recelot of aymp ro»



Public Companies. XTiSW ZEALAND LOAN & MKR- J\ OANTILK AGENCY COMPANY (LIMITED). Capital, £3,000,000. Reserve, £210,000. Makes LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES on Freeholds, on Stations and Stock, and on growing clif 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 PACKS and CORN SACKS, at Lowest Current Rates. AGENTS £N CANTERBURY FOR— Ruston Proctor and Co.’s celebrated Com bined Threshing Machines and Engines, acknowledged to be the Best Machines imported into New Zealand. Felton and Gnllleaume s Patent Galvan ised Steel-barb Fencing Wire Candy’s Patent Cotton Belting. Maldon Island Guano. Farther particulars on application at the Company’s Of9oes, Christchurch, Ashbur ton and Rakala. JOHN COOKE, Manager Christchurch *1- H. SEOREW’AN, Agent, Ashbort' n w j«ne!



Christchurch Advertisements. Criterion House, CHEISTCHUOH. jgLAOK, BEATTIE & CO. 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 beist British markets, and large purchasers of all Colonial manufacturers, we are in a position to sell goods on the most favor able terms. We would direct emacial Attention to the fact that our is regulated on a Cash Basis, and on? aim invariably to charge most moderate prices, I in proof of which we solicit inspection of our large and varied stock. We feel satisfied our country friends will reap a substantial benefit by giving our estab ishment a trial. Ladies' Dress Materials in great variety, ' of newest styles Millinery in choice designs and at f 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 we hold a very large stock of gar ments of all descriptions, principally onr own manufacture and of the Best Colonial Tweeds.



In onr 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, 2C3, 206, High street, OHRISTOHUBOH



Carnival Month AT I ARGYLE HOUSE | Commencing FRIDAY, 20th Inst. j their custom for the past few years G. L. BEATH & 00 are this week opening about Twenty Oases of FANCY GOODS for FREE DISTRIBUTION amongst their customers. SEE THE DISPLAY ! Unequalled this Side of the Line. EVERY PURCHASER WILL RECEIVE A GIFT. G. L. Beath & Co., TAILORS, DRAPERS, MILLINERS, & 0., OASHEL STREET, OHRISTOHUROH Carnival Month AT ARGYLE HOUSE.



Hisliordship’s HOTEL AN D LARDER, LIOUFIELD STREET, Chrifltohnrch. THE Propietor of. the above Hotel begs to notify that he has engaged the services of one of the best Chefs ip the colonies, with special instructions to pro vide the best LUNCHEON OR TEA, In the country for ONE SHILLING. The bill of fare will comprise Poultry, Game, Fish, etc., etc., in season. Grills to perfection at any hoar. PRIVATE ROOMST 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 i each day, 614



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



D.IG. Qtrangers VISITIN 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 0F 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. OF NEW ZEALAND, Lin., CO-OPERATIVE. B. 0. BROWN, Manager. B. HALLENSTBIN, Chairman of Directors. Warehou-es— Cashel street ... Christchurch. High street ... .Dunedin. 19 926



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, 5s fid; per week, LI 10s; per 28 days, L 6. (Private apartments by arrangement). Permanent boarders, LI 6s per week. Ordinary, from 12 to 2 p.m. ; Table d’Hfite, at 6.15 p.m. For farther particulars, apply on the premises; or, by letter, to IV ANAGBR, Metropolitan Hotel, Box 14, 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 tbe New Building, next Sandstein’u, and comprises a grand assortment of Men’s and Boys’ Clothing and Hats (own manufacture), Men’s Mercery, &c. The Public are cordially invited to view the Premises and Stock. One Shilling off every Pound Cash Discount. DUNSTABLE HOUSE, Established 1854. 9 662



<pHE CLYDESDALE ENTIRE J. Hone, Prince "Victor Will travel the Wakanai, Longbeech, and Ashburton Forks districts, and will stand at Netherby Lodge (opposite Canterbury Mills) on Saturdays. For farther particulars and terms apply to Qroom in charge, or GEORGE POOOOK, Proprietor



p(ROWN IRON WORKS, ARMAGH STREET, Christchurch. Portable Kanges Burn Wood and Coal—in Four Sizes. PAINTED CORRUGATED IRON IN Four, Five, Six and Seven Feet Lengths. 40 per cent. Cheaper than Galvanised Iron. 10 1988



Hgriesselioh AND 00. • WEAVERS’ HALL, WOOL EXCHANGE, LONDON, DIPPING 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 Colo'dal Hanks. ! Current Price Lists, Produce Reports, and any necessary samples or information on application. ... 1 36 Ashburton permanent BUILDING & INVESTMENT SOCIETY. The above Society pays Interest at the rate of per cent, per annnm for De posits at Call, 6 per cant, per annum for three months, and 6 per cent., per annum if fixed tor 6 months or over. j ward, Manager. Office.- Arcade Cambers, Barnett tree 4 - A CARD—To all who are suffering from the errors and indiscretion of youth, nervous weakness, early loss of manhood, eta, 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, New York City, P.S. A. I__ HAVE FOR SALE CHEAP. WOOLPAOKS, fall weights FENCING WIBF Nos. 8 and 9, at less than r LINS FED, colonial BARBED WIRE, from L 27 10s to L 56 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 CHRISTCHURCH TTTILL 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 6 p.m. at 10s a term. Arrangements can h 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 Ashbnr ' m and surrounding district that the fresh -m commences on THURSDAY, the Hth instant. For terms Apply to Mr Wolf, at hit esidence, Cox street; or at Mr T. Farley, stationer, Saunders’ Buildings. Concerts, balls and parties arranged Pianofortes tuned, toned and regulated. gUPPORT LOCAL EXCELLENCE. T. A. GATES’?* SPECIALISE 0 The Cinder Sifter T T. A. Gates, I Cabinet « Picture frame Maker, • PETSTREW-'. ; Caution. SOME unsornpalous firms are trying to force on the New Zealand pe -pie a Nostrum, under toe cloak that it is made in the United States— WHICH IS NOT TRUE. Under this pretence they are trying to deceive the Public and Incautious Pur chasers into the belief that they are the Genuine AMERICAN HOP BITTERS. We wish to warn all honest and unsus pecting people against this DECEPTION, and to call the attention once more to the facts that the Genuine American Co.’s BOP BITPERS Are put up in Squre, Panelled, Amber colored Bottles, with White Label on one side, printed in Black Letters, and Green Hop Cluster; and, on the other aide, Fellow Label, with Directions in lied Letters, in English and <*erman, and the name of “Dr Soule” blown in every Bottle.



This is the only form in which Genuine AMERICAN BOP BITTERS are put. their own localities, at work for us. New business. All meet with wonderful suo 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 mailer free. Now is the time—don't delay, but write to ns at once, address SxnreoK ahp Co. Portland, Maine, United States. per day to be made by per sons of either sex, tn



Business Notices ONE box of Clark’s b 41 pills Is war* ranted to care all discharges from the urinary organa in either sex (acquired or constitutional), gravel and paint in the back. Guaranteed tree .from moMiUjr. Sold in boxes 4s 6d each, by all chemists and patent medicine vendors. Sole pro* prietors, The Lincoln and Midland Conn* ties Brag 00., Lincoln, England. Wholes sale of all the wholesale houses. 1 IS Eeid AND GRA T’S New Positive Feed Broadcast Seedsower, For Sowing Grain, Grass, Turnip, Rape, Mangold, etc., and the Tnrnip Slower can be 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 sow with absolute regularity on either exces sively rough or very smooth land. It will sow any desired quantity of Grain «r Grass by simply changing one wheel. Corn Drills all Sixes. Jointed Pulverising Disc Harrows.— The Best—Over 600 in use. Improved Pries CHARrctmsEg.—With cast-steel mouthpieces, when properly handled, make no long straws, conse quently chad requires no riddling. They are in nse largely all over New Zealand, I several of the large-sized machines being lately fitted up at Christchurch. improved T> jublk akd Treble Furrow Ploughs T a beet, and conseqnently the cneapes*. ui the market. 3,4, and 6 leaf har- owr. Square linked chain har rows- New sesign of tripod harrows. 6 and 7 tined deld grabbers. Cambridge rollers, 2u, z 4, and 26 inches diam. Plain cylinder field rollers. Horae gears for 1, 2,3, and 4 horses. Beat iron-bark swingle-trees. Ropes and pnlly gear for 4-horae yokes. Threshing machine fit< tings Belting all sizes. Don and brass castings of all kinds to order. Fencing standards out and punched 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 at the Melbourne Exhibition for their Double Fukbow Piouoh, vide .Jorora 1 Report;— “ Ploughs —ln ploagha there is one ex* hibit to which we wish to draw special attention as being the beat, and that is the Doable Farrow of ReF and Gray, of Dunedin, Sew Zealand, inJniah and con struction It is far superior to any other Eakaia. The Hew Zealand Loan Mercantile Agency Company are now representing os in this district REID *■ GRAY FI IHE ASHBURTON COUNTY 1 STOCK AND SALE YARDS COMPANY (Limited), 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 farthin? each For flocks of over 2,000 special arrange ments will be made The material used will be charged for in addition to the above. GEORGE JAMESON, Secretary. JJORE VALUABLE THAN GOLD If a increasing demand and an endless camber of testimonials are a criterion of the popularity of an article, then Dr Low’s CHERRY PECTORAL is one of the wonders of the present en lightened age. During the past winter and spring diseases of the throat and 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 honse. Sold^everywhere at Is ! >d jnd Ss fid per bottle. . Wholesale agt nte, Kempthocne, Prosser and 00., Chmtoharcfc, and p.t the proprietor, BL 'Jitrun, Chemist, Akaroa. Ashburton Agent— Chas. Neate, Chemise.



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