The Ashburton Guardian.

toil. V,—No. 1348

ASHBURTON. THURSDAY. DECEMBER 10. 18S5.

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r, OHrU Engineers, Ice. o: E. FOOiS AND SONS, Architects, lu6&nuai) Vln*f**oßs, Liosk**i> SuKvxtoks, Ain> L*jn>Bxox*Eß, TRIANGLE, WAKANOI ROAD, it Asawnwow. Oonworwees- ANDMOUNT SOMERS L RAILWAY, MOUNT 80MBBH ANDGAVENDISH - ROYAL MAIL OuAOH. The above C«weh leaves flood's hotel nr Cavecdi.h Railway Station every day, tpwn, r hy morning train may pro* Alford Forest, thence to in. tone lor the last train for Ofah, of may r* turn in time for the lasttrain forAahburtoa. t Farces and Orders will receive every attention. Bones and Buggies on hire. In JOHN HOOD AUSTRALASIAN AROBLS EXPRBIS. Parcels and Packages forwarded to any address, at cheap, through, inol naive v- .WWaatfsaiaiii^. No trouble. No charge for booking or for collecting p&okagea tip to 661b# weight within toe eK. Daily despatches by Kail, and to Xiitat Britain, Europe and Australia by ' every Steamer. Extract from tariff, including ell charges to Address of Consignee : 3 B ff s .<3 f •2 We ave now receiving parcels for Home to despatch per Tongariro, sailing this month. Revised cheap rates. . Insonmce enacted if desired. Tariff and all information on application i UFF A GRAHAM, Box 887 Post Office, Ohristohoroh; and Lyttelton. ■\ Telephone 22. -8 1673 Business Notices. DANISH Seed Oats. ; Undersigned has a full Stock COLONIAL CLOTHING DRAPERY . FLANNELS, do. Boots and Shoes, Large Stoek of Groceries and OHmea'f Stores. SPECIAL VALUE IN CHOICE TEA FEED AND SEED OAT , flour, branTand SH BPS. Allat the lowest pdoeapoadWe. Gena: no value ind nomske-helleve or sham Largedisccnnt, and other induce men reash. Familial waited on weekly D. WILLIAMSON, Bis*. Sinxnr, Abhbvkto >t BoQdws* Under* hpnalroadand Caps to Rate, that having eta,,. may be Auboftooe Fote Stead* . road, and Casa be left at the Ash j or Box 16, Post 167 RIOU L T U B A L and Ss | donL *r - - ■I" . SOMERS * MKTHVBN AL MAIL COACH. Ist, 1885, the ‘ each Tnes* 31 not _ at I‘ASbtR, Mount Somers, ‘ AUord ’Forest, there .As, T. HDL e ROAD. A.M WBijW A?Y wOdtall claaaes of ren to Bicycler, trailed, sharpened and WW* Av; G«wrßr^i» Pff -4- .



Stud Notices. Kingfisher. THE Thoroughbred Horse KING FISHER will travel Ashburton and Surrounding Districts this season. For pedigree, performances on the turf, and in the Show ring and fees, see cards. or apply to E. COOK SON, t Proprietor; or Groom in Charge. Groom’s fee as csuaL 10 676 ■ J» fJIBE THOROUGHBRED HORSE Perkin Warheck n. (By Perkin Warheck—Mias Kate), Will Stand this Season at GROVE FARM, TINWALD (See Cards). For fartba* particulars, apply to 9 626 B. GATES, Tinwald TO TRAVEL this season the Thorough bred imported Horae Calstock. After this date the fees will be:—Ls 5a for thoroughbreds; L2 10s for half-bred*; guarantees, L 7 7*. Good English gr»ss paddocks free until Ist of January, 1886. All ca r e but no responsibility. Groomage fees, ss, pud first service. Racing results prove that the deci sipn of the judge* at our show, held on the 30th of October, with regard to oar blood stock has been folly justified in the winner of the Melbourne Cup, the winner’s dam being got by Castle Hill, sire of our local hone Calstock. Good breeding this. Castle Hill is acknowledged to be the aire of the beat horses over sticks in the Southern Hemisphere. Python A Bay Horse bred by Hon E R. Cox J 3. of New South Wales, got by Kyogle dam Nutcut (dam of Dagwurth and Hercules) by Pitsford —Amber by GUncya —Spendora by Emancipation. Kyogle by William Tell, Cassandra by Trba. PYTHON has shown himself to be the moat successful sire wih half bred mares ever, imported to New Zealand. Before leaving New South Wales he sired that good horse, Rival; winner of the Oorln thion Cap in Sydney, carrying top weight and beating a field of eleven others. He also sired in. New. Zealand Comet and Trumpeter, winners of many good races, although out of half-bred mares.- He is the sire of Bosy-body, Hollywood and Monaghan; all showing plenty of form and quality. Terms—Thoroughbred maces, LlO 10s; half-bred mares, L 5 ss. Payable lat January, 1886. Gaud grass paddocks provided 2s 6d per week, every cate taken bat no responsibility. For farther particulars apply to L. MARKET, 0802 Proprietor, Netberby Lodge. Digby Grand. THE Thoroughbred Horse DIGBY GRAND, by Traducer (imp.)'out of Aglaia (imp.) will stand in Ashburton on Tuesdays, and will travel the Tinwald, Winslow and Hinds on Wednes days. For farther particulars apply to groom In charge. Tam O’Shanter Will stand at Longbeaoh. Maras grazed free until January 1. JOHN 68166, Proprietor. Bouser. fnHE Thoroughbred Horse ROUSKB, X will stand io season. By Messenger out ,of Kate O’Shane, M9fMOger, t hft4Jn N.S.W. by Mr W. Town, by. Bottler out, of • Ludla (see N.fe. W, Stud Book). Kate. O’Shane, by Caledon: (imported from- Ireland) ont' of Lara by Emigrant out ofMaggie (see N. Z. Stud Book). : ROUSER is a beautiful dappled grey of immense - power. amtaobatance. r.WHUe •bowinglota of quality Jus Its fit. to fiirntf 18« t to hoonda. .ROUSER has proved himself last, , stout . and a magnificent fencer,. hut while undergoing a prepara tion for ihe Grand Rational, pet with an accident which aeoessitated throwing him but of work for a time. Terms— L 5 ss. For farther particulars apply j li. MARKET lOSO^^ftopritior^sttwjvLo^^ Stock Bales. Bakaia Sales. E beg to Intimate to our clients that for the to**xe the SALES of STOCK, IMPLEMENTS and SUNDRIES will be held at the, Bakala the LAST THURSDAY In every month. SEW ZEALAND LOAN AND HER OANTILB AGENCY COMPANY. a 306 MATSON, OOX A CO. M* 8 KENNEDY & LOSS CAMERON dbvssmajKebs, Compton's Buildings, Moore street, Ashburton ; N.B.—Registry Office fo Female Ser vant*-



Sporting. W IN3LOW AND TINWALD AMALGAMATED J RACE MEETING. Will be held (by kind permission of Mr R. Wilkin) in one of the Grove Farm ’ paddocks, on JANUARY Ist, 1886. To start punctu.ally at 11 o’clock. President: C. G. Hawdon. VICK-Plt esidkn rs: J. C. N. Grigg I James Wilkin D. McLean | Judge; M. Stitt. Starter. Dr Leahy. H ANDIO APPBBS : 3. Saunders { Dr Leahy 0. 0. Fooks • or Athletics'—Messrs G. James and J. Purchase Clerk of Course: David Jackson. Clerk op Scalps : Robert B. Jeff. Committee: James Begg j A. McLeod E. Gates J M. J. Basel tine j C. .Tephson F. Lewis I G. James L Hurdle Handicap, of 15 sovs. 1$ miles; *. »er six flights of hurdles, about 3ft 6in high. Second horse to receive 50s from \he stakes. Nomi nation, 10s; acceptance, 10s. tTNWALD Our Handicap, of 25 sots and a Cup valued I 5, presented by Mr 0, G. Hawdon, of Westerfield. 1J miles. Second horse to receive L 5 from the stakes. Nomination, 20a; acceptance, 20s. 3. Trottisg Race; a distance handicap, of 15 sovs. Two miles. Second horse to receive 50s from the stakes. No weight under lOst. Nomination, 10s; acceptance, 15s Maiden Plate, of LlO. One mile. Weight-for-sge. Entrance, 20s. 5. Selling Hack Race, 10 sovs. |- mile. The winner to be sold imme diately after the race for LlO, any surplus to go to the Club's fund. Entrance, LI. Bit up Consolation Handicap, 10 sovs- One mile. Nomir Uion, 10s; acceptance, 10a; due within ten minutes after the weights are declared. 7. Hurry Scurry, for a sweep of 10s. ATHLETIC EVENTS. X. 100 Yards Handicap. Entrance, 2s. irst prize, LI; second, 10s Running High Jump. Entrance, First prize, LI; second, 10s 3. Quoits; 21 yards ;21 up. First rize, L2; second, LI ' 4. Three-Legged Race Entrance, 2a per pair; 100 yards. First prize, 16a; second, 7s €d 5. One Mile Handicap. Entrance 3s. Fwstp rize, L2; second, 14 6 Egg and Spoon Race. Entrance, la. First prize, 10a; second, 5a 7. Single Women’s Race; 80 for a dress piece 8. 220 Yards Flat Race Handicap. First prize, LI; second, 10s; 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 H.i R«ce Handicap. First prise, LI 10a; aeooud, 10a; entrance 2s; acceptance. Is * 12. Consolation, 170 yards. First prize, 15s; second, ss; entrance, la RULES AND REGULATIONS. 1. No entry will be recs'ved except on the conditions that all disputes, claims, and objections arising out of the racing ■ball 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 Racing Club rules adhered to where practicable. 3. Tho 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. 6. All nominations and acceptances go to the funds of the Club. NOMINATIONS & ACCEPTANCES. All nominations to be accompanied by K leaa, name and performances of horse, and colors of rider, to be in the hands of the Secretary, addressed Scott’s Hotel, Tin ifald, before 10 p. m. on December 12th, 1885. Weights will be declared on De cember 19th, 1886. Acceptances are to be made to the Secretary, at Scott’s Hotel, - Tinwald 1 ' ter than 10 p.m. on Satur laV, December « L -86. IEPHSON, a Secretary. WAR OR NO WAR?—It gives me real pleasure, without mixture, without measure, to thank my many cus tomers once more at this recurring sea aon, 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 frauds buy every day, without the aid of advertising pan. Ido not say i I slaughter, as indeed I did’nt ooghter, f and below the cost I don’t profess to.sell. Bat in fair play none can beat me, I give them leave to eat me, who do not think £ serve them very well. Now, as might be expected, my stock is well selected, while great variety of goods I have in store. The tess so ably blended, can be well recommended, as has been often ad vertised before. Nelson, Moateand Oo * ’ ate showing, how the pnblio taste is grow * ing for really pare and nicely blended teas. And those who h*ve not tried k 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. CARSON, Bast street, Ashburton. Agent for Arthur Yates, Garden seeds, wholesale and retail • agent for Nelioo, Moate god Qq'i pore Iswpoded teeg,



Sporting A SHBORTON RACING CLUB. SPRING MEETING. THURSDAY AND FRIDAY, ■y December 10 AND 11, 1886. President—K. G. Wright. Vice-Presi dent—W. C. Walkcri. Judge-M. Stift, Stewards —W. B. Defflhir6,C. 0. Foots; p H. Friedlrtiuler, R. Friodlander, John Grigg: C. G. Bawdon, T. Leahy, 0. W. Parnell, \V. G. Ross. TrenanrorwC. C. Fboke. Starter—T. Leahy. Clerk of the Scales.—M. Friedlander. Olofk of the Course—A. Howson. Handicap* pars—The Handicapping Committee of the Club. .First race each day to atart at 1 p.m. First Day. L County Hurdle Race Handicap, of 30 sovs; over six flights of hurdles 3ft 6in high ; nomination, 1 soy ; ac ceptance, 1 aov. Ijl miles* District horses only. 2. Free Handicap, of 40 sovs; accep tance, 2 sots. 1 mile 3. Abhbup.xon Cup Handicap, of 125 sots ; nomination, I eov ; acceptance, 5 sovs. 1$ miles. 4. Ladies' Pubsb, of 40 sovs; welter handicap; gentlemen riders; nomi nation, 1 sov; acceptance, 1 aov. 1J miles. 5. 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 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 sots. f-mile. Second Day. 1. Handicap Hurdle Race, of 50 sovs; over eight flights of hurdles abont 3ft 6in high ; nomination, 1 sov,; ac ceptance, 2 sovs. 2 miles. 2. Racing Club Handicap, of 75 sovs; nomination, 1 sov; acceptance, 3 aova. 1£ miles. 3. County Plate Handicap, of 25 sovs; nomination, l|sov; acceptance, l|sov. District horses only. If miles. 4. Totalizator Stakes, of 15 sovs ; mini mum weight Bst; nomination 1 sov, to be made to the Secretary immediately after the County Plate is run. The. winner to be sold immediately aft<ipi| the race for 10 sovs, any surplus to go to the funds of the Club. 5 mile. 5. Welter Handicap, of 40 sovs ; nomi nation, 1 sov; acceptance, 2 sovs; minimum weight, lOst. For horses that have never won more than 26 sovs in one event on the flat. 2 miles. 6. Consolation Handicap, of 20 sovs; 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 wlll.be received except -on the condition that all dispates, claims, and objections arising oat 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 Jockey Club Racing Roles 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 16, 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 period. 4. Five pec cent, will be deducted from the gross of all moneys payable in accord ance with this programme 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, 1885. Weights for the second day’s han dicaps will be declared at 8 o'clock on the evening of the first day’s racing. ACCEPTANCES. Acceptances for the first day’s handicaps mast be made to the Secretary not later than 9 p.m. on TUESDAY, December 8, 1886. Acceptances for the second day’s handicaps at 9 o’clock on the evening of the first day’s racing. S. SAUNDERS, 8 298 Secretary. Pnblle Companies. TVTEW ZEALAND LOAN & MKR 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 ollc of Wool. RECEIVES CONSIGNMENTS of Wool, Grain, Tallow, Leather, Hidss, 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 xN CANTERBURY FOR— Buston Proctor and Co. ’s celebrated Com -1 blned Thrashing Machines and Enginas, acknowledged to be the ; Bast Machines imported Into New , Zealand. 1 Felton and Gnilleanme s Patent Galvan- I Ised Steel-barb Fencing Wire . Candy’s Patent Cotton Belting. 1 Maldon Island Guano. I I I > I I I P I » Farther particulars on application at the Company’s OfFnes, Christchurch, Ashbur ton and Rakaia. JOHN COOKE, Manager Christchurch H. SECRET 1 AN, a W a’JRNEP Agent, Ashburt''



Christchurch Advertisements. Criterion House, B <%( CHRISTOHUCH. LACK, BEATTIE & 00. ..’e 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. Beiog direct importers from the li«Bt British markets, and large purchasers 'i&all Colonial manufacturers, we are In A petition to sell goods on the most favor 'djs l tepoie. Wo would direct aooolal attention to the fact that our (rods is regulated on a Cash Basis, and our aim invariably to charge most moderate prices, it* proof of which we solicit inspection of our large and varied stock. Wo feel satisfied our country friends will reap t substantial benefit by giving our estab ishtneut a trial. Cadies’ Dress Materials in great variety, of newest styles Millinery in choice designs and at specially moderate prices Mantles, Dolmans, Sommer Capes, etc ip new shapes and materials Household Furnishings are a specialty with ns; our stock is large and value extra good DRESSMAKING on the PREMISES. In opr 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, aad Perfect Fit, at unusually moderate prices. ONE SHILLING in the pound discount for prompt Gash. BLACK, BEATTIE & CO. ,201, 203, 205, High street, CHRISTCHURCH Carnival Month AT ARGYLE HOUSE Commencing FRIDAY, 20th Inst. jgiOLLO WING their custom for the past few years G. L. BEATH & CO are this week opening about Twenty Cases 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. Heath & Co., TAILORS, DRAPERS, MILLINERS, &c., CASHEL STREET, CHRISTCHURCH Carnival Month AT . ARGYLE HOUSE. Histiordship’s HOTEL AND LARDER, LICHFIELD STREET, Christchurch. THE Propietor of the above Hotel begs to notify that he has engaged the services of one dt the best Chefs in 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, 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 12.30 to 1.30 each day, 61 A,



I Christchurch Advertisements. VISITORS TO CHRIST CHURCH Will find the three O’a— Oomfout ! Cheapness!! Convenience !! AT WALLACE’S Central Hotel, Corner of Gloucester and Colombo street. 10 677 A Night Porter Kept. D.IC. QtRANGERS VISITING CHRISTCHURCH Are often at a loss to know the 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 OP 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, Ltd,. CO-OPERATIVE. B. C. BROWN, Manager. B. HALLENBTBIN, Chairman of Directors. Warehouse— Cashel street ... Christchurch. High street ... Dunedin. 10 926 Metropolitan Hotel CASHEL STREET, Ghrisiohuroh. (Under Proprietorship since April, 1885). THE above Hotel has been thoroughly painted, papered ihd renovated, and ia 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 6d; per week, LI 10s; per 28 days, L 6. (Private apartments by arrangement). Permanent boarders, LI 5s per week. Ordinary, from 12 to 2 p.m. j Table d’Hdte, at 6.16 p.m. For further particulars, apply on the premises; or, by letter, to MANAGER, 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 mnsl Defy Competition. THE GENTS’ DEPARTMENT Is now Removed to that part of the Premises East of the New Building, next Sandstein'o, and comprises a grand assortment of Men’s and Boys’ Clothing and Hats (own manufacture), Men’s Mercery, &c. The Public are cordially Invited te view the Premises and Stock. One Shilling off every Pound Cash Discount. DUNSTABLE HOUSE, Established 1854. 9 662 T HE CLYDESDALE ENTIRE Hone, Prince "Victor Will travel the Wakanni, Longbeaoh, and Ashburton Fords districts, and will stand at Netherby Lodge (opposite Canterbury Mills) on Saturdays. For further particulars and terms apply to Groom in charge, or GEORGE POOOCK, Proprietor



Easiness Notices. * pBOWN IKON WORK'S, ARMAGH STREET, Ohristcharob. Portable Ranges Burn Wood and Coal—in Foar Sizes. PAINTED CORRUGATED IRON IN 'S'oar, Six and Seven Feet Lengths. 40 per cent Cheaper than Galvanised Iron. 10 1988 HGRIBSBBLIOH AND CO. i WEAVERS’ HALL, WOOL EXCHANGE, LONDON, HIPPING AND COMMISSION MERCHANTS, Established 1866. 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 1 per cent, commission. Orders to be accompanied by Letters of Credit or part remittance in Bank Drafts or Produce. Open Policies of Insurance for floating cargoes to cover sea risks. References—Chief Office of the London and Westminster Bank, or Agra Bank, London, and most of the Colonial Banks. Current Price Lists, Produce Reports, and any necessary samples or information on application. 1 36 Ashburton permanent BUILDING & INVESTMENT SOCIETY. The above Society pays Interest at the rate of 4J per cent, per annum for De posits at Call, 6 per cent., per annum for three months, and 6 per cent, per annum If fixed tor Smooths or over j ward, manager. Office:- Arcade Chambers. Bomett tree* A CARD—To all who are suffering from the errors and indiscretion of youth, nervous weakness, early 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, New York City, U.S. A. 1 HAVE FOR SALE CHEAP. WOOLPAOKS, fuUweights FENCING WIBF Nos. 8 and 9, at less than r LINSEED, colonial BARBED WIRE, from L 27 10s to L 66 a ton TURNIP & RAPE SEEDS, all descrip. tions, guaranteed to grow OATS & CHAFF, large stock, low prices ENGLISH AND OTHER CLOVERS MATSON. COX <fe CO. Mr Wells, ORGANIST, &c., or CHRISTCHURCH VTTILL visit Ashburton on Saturday, Y ? 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 terra. Arrangements can K e made at Me 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 Ashbor ' m and surrounding district that the fresh . -m commences on THURSDAY, the Bth instant. For terms apply to Mr Won, at his esidenoe, Cox street; or at Mr T. Fablst, stationer, Saunders’ Bnlldings. Concerts, balls and parties arranged Pianofortes tnned, toned and regulated. CIDPPORT LOCAL EXCELLENCE. T. A. GATES’S SPECIALITIES 0 The Cinder Sifter T j T. A. Gates, I • Cabinet s Pioxtjrb fbamk Makes, • : PETER STREET. : * Caution. SOME unscrupulous firms are trying to force on the New Zealand people a Nostrum, under tne cloak that it is made in the United States— WHICH IS NOT TRUE. Under this pretence they are trying to I 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 BITTERS Are pat ap in Sqare, Panelled, Amber colored Bottles, with White Label on one side, printed In Black Letters, and Green Hop 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 BOP BITTERS ate put. 2 O"I 4 per day to be made by per - XtJL 3!rt sons of either sex, In E their own localities, at work for us. New business. All meet with wonderful suc cess. Anyone can do the work. Capital not required. We will etart yon. Outfit 1 worth £1 mailed free. The employment 1 la particularly adapted to the region in f which this publication circulates. Boy and girls earn nearly as much as f Foil particulars and instructions malle*. free. Now is the time—don’t delay, but write to os at once. Address Shkbon and Co. Portland, Maine, United States.



Easiness Notices ONE box of Clark’s B 41 pills is war* ranted to care all discharges from the urinary organs in either sex (acquired or constitutional), gravel and pains In the back. Guaranteed tree k from mercury. Sold in boxes 4s €d oach, by all chemists and patent medicine vendors. Sole pro prietors, The Lincoln and Midland Oqm* ties Drag Co., Lincoln, England. Whole sale of all the wholesale houses. 1 18 T> EI D AND GRAY’S Jtt New Positive Feed Broadcast Seedsower, For Sowing Grain, Grass, Turnip, Rape, Mangold, etc., and the Tomip Sower can be arranged, when ordered, to sow Lncerne ' or other small 'seeds simultaneously to the sowing of Ryegrass if desired. It la 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 Pulverising DisoHabbowb.— The Best.—Over 500 In use, Improved Prize Ohafpodtiebs. —With cast-steel mouthpieces, when properly handled, make no long straws, conse quently chaff inquires no riddling. They are In use largely all ‘over New Zealand, several of the large-sized machines being lately fitted np at Christchurch. Improved Double and Treble Furrow Ploughs.— The best, and consequently the cheapest in the market. 3,4, and § leaf harrows. Square linked chain har rows- New design of tripod harrows. . 5 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. Best iron-bark swingle-trees. Ropes and pnlly gear for 4-horse yokes. Threshing machine fit tings Belting all sizes. Don and bran eastings of all kinds to order. Fencing standards cat and punched to any length and gnage. Drays made from best sea soned timber, with Gilpin axles. Gray's patent standard for folding sheep. Winnetw it the Gold Medal at the , Melbourne Exhibition for their Double ’ 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 Doable Farrow of ReF and Gray, of Dunedin, New Zealand, ln*mlsh and con- , strnotion it is far superior to any other Bakaia. The New Zealand Loan Mercantile Agency Company are now representing ns m this district n IHE ASHBURTON COUNTY J, . STOCK AND SALEYARDS COMPANY (Ldoxed), Is prepared to Dip Sheep IN large or small lots at the following scale of charges:— For the first 800 sheep, one penny each For the second 600 sheep, one half penny each For the second 1,000 sheep, one farthinv each For flocks of over 2,000 special arrange- / meats will be made. The material used will be charged for In audition to the above. GEORGE JAMESON, Secretary. JJORB VALUABLE THAN GOLD If a J ailj 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. During the past winter and spring diseases of the. throat and lungs have been very prevalent, and it i has been admitted on all sides that where -1 ever this valuable remedy has been ob tainable, numbers of lives: have , been saved by its timely use. Always have a bottle in the house. Soldfevery where at Is fid and Ss fid per bottle. Wholesale agents, Kempthorne, Prosser and Oa, Christchurch, and at rite proprietor, HL Citron, Chemist, Akaroa. Ashburton Agent—Ohas. Neate, Chemist. ~ ATCHMAKERS EWELLtRS, s. tCH GH—GH . Government Notice. fJTHB PUBLIC TRUST OFFICE OF NEW ZEALAND. Atentlon is directed to the provisions of the Acts establishing this Office, and to che advantages placed thereby within easy each of every colonist. Subject to each provisions, the State effiers to every per on ; I.—About to make his or her Will or Codicil. 2. —lntending to provide for Wife an ' Children or others by deed of Settlement. 3. —Settling Property by way of Mar riage Settlement. 4. Desiring to renounce the Trusted Will, having been appointed Executor o» Trustee under the same. 5. —Haying acted as Trusteb, Executor or Administrator, wishing to be relieved c» she burthen of Trustee hip or Adminls ration, the option of os- ag the State ma chinery, and gives an absolute guarantee -gainst loss of funds by fraud, peculation, or dishonesty. Every information may be obtaine *««*m ALEXANDERLEAN, Agent at Christchurch: Ot from * R O. HAMERTON, PnPle ftastee Wellington, 12th May, 1884