The Ashburton Guardian.

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ASHBURTON, TUBS HAY. DECEMBER ‘23. 1885.



Anmror, Civil Englneera, fa Subtbtobs, aid Luun> Bsokzbs, TRIANGLE. WAKANDI ROAD. ffMNWALD AND MOUNT SOMERS 1 RAILWAY. AMOUNT SOMERS AND CAVENDISH ROYAL MAIL COACH. ' Tlx* above Cmch leavea Hood’i hotel or Cavendish Railway Station everyday, (nsettpg each train. Panangera by morning train may pro eeedby coach to Alford Forest, thence to Methveu in time for the last train for Christchurch, -or may return in time for the |*at train for Ashburton. t PfcrceU and Order* will receive every Home end Buggies on hire. ■ Architects, thrra. hoiemjess, Vali'taxobs, Liothsk) Ashbuktow. Conveyances* JOHN HOOD



AUSTRALASIAN i„A';B cels bxpreu Puedi ud Packages forwarded to any address, at cheap, through, inclusive rates. One charge. No extras. No trouble. .No charge for booking or for collecting jJMpkages up to S6lba weight within the Daily despatches by Keil, and to Great Britain, Europe and Australia by every steamer. - Extract from tariff, including all charges to Address of Consignee : s c; I £ £ r r {► *5 9 8 Wl VI Oi o * s. P* w •• s* -a. Q. o r* % « J* « P* W vn Ok o 2 We are now receiving parcels for Home to - despatch per Tongariro, 1 sailing this month. Revised cheap rates. Jaboxanee effected if desired. Tariff and all information on application i XJFF & GRAHAM, Box 287 Post Office, Ohristohnroh; and Lyttelton. Telephone 22. 8 1672 Business Notices. DANISH . Seed Oats. ed has a fall Stock iiONIAL rjhfiE Uhdc OWJTHINQ DRAPERY • FLANNELS, Ac. Boots and Shoes, Large Stock of Groceries " ahdDffinen's Stores. SPECIAL VALUE IN CHOICE TEA R3ED ANDaiED OAT .



FLOUB, BRAN, AND SH BPS. Alt sit the lowert price* powlble. Gena M value or vham ywr diKfcrajt. s&kdt'btiiav Induoemen Of etifa, Framlea waited od weekly : tftansrlf required. D. WILLIAMSON, Xs*x Sisbbt, Abhsxjbto "i*’’ , --sAiKKB BEOS., BuHden, Under / p: JESwmWws* n»4 “ d /V aifW Iff ft dedreWetate that having theme* raqatsnd lppceted nmtwai and * •- / 4 |ten»qiaUasw*«aq»roparedtofQml* s ; ®ogt ’T-NMooshfeitame.' s <3toimt«r«d« wfl ~ wwalfa rirniniitAttimtilTi Note the »d ---5:; attest. Oxdem n»7 be left at the A*h , £ barMn Ooeeh Factory; or Bos 16, Port . 3Bee Ashburton. 16T rtv ... SOMERS & METHVEN BOYAL MAIL OOAOBv uuau Voceet, there Ooaehfrom Usthven hg. Faree—Spring- Si fXlford Foreet, U, •E HDL *>o BIOULTUBAL * 1 •* BnaifCKifcd i&d^Setorde: e 1886, the eaohToea darting St Shop, wAkaßuiboad. nbinea, Chaff-eattare, !■< sod' ell deeeee'Of to Bfafbterl sharpened and Ofoentnpstrs



Btud Notices. Kingfisher. THE Thoroughbred Horse KING ‘ FISHKR will travel Ashbortoa and Surrounding Districts this season. For pedigree, performances on the tnrf, and in the Show ring and fees, see cards, or apply to E. OOOKSHN, Proprietor ; or Groom in Charge. Groom’s fee as' caual. 10 676



fJIHK THOROUGHBRED HOBS® Perkin Warbeck n. (By Perkin Warbeck—Miu Hate), Will Stand this Season at GROVE FARM, TINWALD (See Oards). For foxthe- partioalara, apply to d 626 E. GATES. Tinwah*



TO TRAVEL this season the Thorough* bred Imported Horae Calstock. After this date the feea will be:—Ls 5a for thoroughbred*; L2 10a for balf-breda; guarantees, L 7 7*. Good English gross paddocks free until Ist of January, 1886. All ca'o 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 our blood stock has been fully justified in the winner of the Melbourne Cop, 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 New South Wales, got by Eyogle dam Notout (dam of Dagworth and Hercules) by Pitsford—Amber by Glancns —Spendora by Emancipation. Kyogle by William Tell, Cassandra by Tros. PYTHON has shown himself to be the most successful sire with half bred mares ever imported to New Zealand. Before leaving New 6onth Wales he sired that good horse, Rival; winner of the Gorin tbion Cup 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 put of half-bred marea. He la the sire of Busy-body, Hollywood and Monaghan, all lowing plenty of form and quality. Terms—Thoroughbred mares, LlO 10s; half-bred mares, L 5 6s. Payable Ist January, 1886. Gaod grass paddocks provided 2s 6d per week, every cate taken but no responsibility. For further particulars apply to L. MARKET, 0802 Proprietor, Netherby Lodge. Digby Grand. THE Thoroughbred Hone DIGBY GRAND, by Ttadneer (imp.) out of Aglaia (imp.) will stand in Ashburton on Tuesdays, and will travel the Tinwald, Winslow and Hinds districts on Wednes days, For further particulars apply to groom In charge. Tam O’Shanter Will stand at Longbeaeh. Mares grazed free until January 1. JOHN ORIGO, Proprietor.



JSC Kouser. mBE Thoroughbred Hone ROUSER, X will stand In Ashburton this searoq. By Messenger out of Kata O’ShanS, in N.S.W. by Mr W, ToWn, by Bottler out of LuJia' (see N.S.W.Stad Book). Kate O’Shane, by Caledon (imported from Ireland) out of Lora by,Emigrant oat of Maggie (see H.Z. Stud Book). RQI7SER Is a besutifol dappled grey of Immense power and substance. White; shdWhiglots of duality heiafit to carr)? tSet'to hounds. ROUSER 'bas proved himself fist, stout and a?, nUagnifieent fono«r,Kut while undergoing a prepara tion for ihe Grabd National, met with an atttdeiu which necessitated throwing him out of Work for • time. Teams—LSlOs; guaranteed, L 5 ss. Forf 10800 Proprietor, Nethe»by Lod Stock Bales.



Rakaia Sales. WB bag to intimate to onr clients that for the future the SALES of STOCK. IMPLEMENTS and SUNDRIES will !>• held at the Rakaia the LAST THURSDAY in every month. new zealandToan AND MER. OANTILB AGENCY COMPANY. 8 SOS, MATSON, O«>X & 00. IfRS KENNEDY & MISS CAMERON lit DRESSM AEER S. ' Compton's Buildings, Moore street, Ashburton N.8.-'Baditlry Office (9 Feoale Bt»* «MlA' , -



Sporting. W IN3LOW AND TINWALD AMALGAMATED 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 punctually at 11 o’clock. President: C. G. Bawdon. Vice- Presidents : J. CN. Grigg j James Wilkin D. McLean | Judge: M. Stitt. Starteb. Dr Leahy. - iIANDICAPFERS ! $. Saunders I Dr Leahy 0. 0. Fooks ' . or Athletic*—Messrs G. James and J. Purchase Clerk ok Course: David Jackson. Clerk ok Scales : Robert 6. Jeff. Committee : James Beeg E. Gates J. Heseltlne F. Levis A. McLeod M. Scott O. Jephson G. James 1. Hurdle Handicap, of 15 sovs. 1J miles; * rer six flights of hurdles, about 3ft 6in high. Second kurssi to receive 60s from Mie stakes. Nomi nation, 10s; acceptance, 10s. ITNwald Cup Handicap, of 25 sov* and a Cup valued L 5, presented by Mr O. G. Bavdon, of Westerfield. miles. Second horse to receive L 5 from the stakes. Nomination, 20s; acceptance. 20a 3. Trotting Back; a distance handicap, of 15 Bovs. Two miles. Second horse to receive 50s from the stakes. No weight under lOst. Nomination, 10s; acceptance, 15s Maiden Plate, of LIO. One mile. Weigbt'for-age. 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, Ll. Bst up Consolation Handicap, 10 sovs. One mile. Nomination, 10s; acceptance, 10«; doe within ten minutes after the weights are declared. 7. Hubbt Scubby, for a sweep of 10s.



ATHLETIC EVENTS. I. 100 Tarda Handicap. Entrance, 2a. irst prise, LI; second, 10a Running High Jump. Entrance, First prize, LI; second, 10s 3. Quoits; 21 yards ;21 up. First rize, L2; second, LI 4, Three-Legged Race Entrance, 2s per pair; 100 yards. First prize. IBs; second, 7a 6d 6. One Mila Handicap. Entrance 3s. First prize, L2; second, Ll 6. Egg and Spoon Race. Entrance, la. First prize, 10a; second, 5a 7. Single Women's Race; 80 yardn; for a dreas piece 8. 220 Yards Fiat Race Handicap. First prize. Ll; 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, la 11. 440 Yards Flat Race Handicap. First prize, Ll 10s; second, 10s; entrance 2s; acceptance, Is 12. Consolation, 170 yards. First prize, 15s; second, 6s; entrance, Is RULES ANd’rEGOLATIONS. 1. No entry will be received except on the conditions that all disputes, claims, and objections arising oat of the racing shall bis decided by the Committee, or whom they may appoint, their decision on all points in carrying out the pro* gramme to be final 2. Ashburton Racing Club rales adhered to where practicable. 3. The races are open to any horse com* raonly 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 i daring the seme 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. j 5. All nominations and acceptances go I to the funds of the Club. i NOMINATIONS ~ ACCEPTANCES.



All nominations to be accompanied by tern, name and performances of horse, and colors of rider, to be in the bands of the Secretary, addressed Scott’s Hotel, Tin wald.beforelO p m. on December 12th, 1886. Weights will be declared on De cember 19th, 1886. Acceptances are to be made'to the Secretary, at Scott's Hotel, ,i?inwald ’" ter than, 10 p.m. on Satur iay, December I 35. HE REASON WHY ORB AND ALCORN’S Gigantic Drapery Sale is each an Immense Success Because the sale is a genuine one, every article being reduced BebauM the redactions are tremendous, in [ many oases being leu than half price Because our prices are lower that any other bouse can compete with, our object being the reduction of the stock, irrespe-Mve of lou because the reductions we have made are universal, and not on a few Spe . clal Lines, for the purpose of catching the unwary Because our stock is superior to others, being mostly direct importations, and u now being sold at leu than wholesale prices To thoroughly understand and appreci ate the bargains now being offered, pur chasers would require to call and inspect be stock. We refrain from quoting prices as on 'ess the quality is known prices are no aide. ) Call early and call often at the Gigantic Sale At Orr and Alcorn’s i IEPHSON, Secretary



Sporting SOMERS ANNUAL Sports & Races, SATURDAY, DKOEMB R 26xh, 1885, BOXING DAY. PROGRAMME• 1. Handicap Hukdlk Rack of 10 bo vs; entrance, 10g; acceptance, 10s ; ac ceptances to go to the second horse ; 2 miles ; eight flights of hardies, 3ft 6in high 2. Maiden Plate of sbovs, with a sweep stake of 5s each for second horse ; entrance, 5s ; | mile; weight-for age; for all horses that have never won pnblio money. 3. Handicap Tkot of 8 sovs ; entrance, 10s, acceptance, 5s ; acceptances to go to second horse ; 3 miles ; no weic-ht under list 71b 4. Mount Somers Cur Handicap of 12 sovs; second horae to receive 2 sovs from stake ; ent-anoe, 10s ; ‘ accep tance, 10s; 1$ miles. 5. Pony Race of 3 sovs; second horse to save entrance; entrance,ss; height, 14 hands ; |-mile ; catch weights. 6 Burry Scurr*, of 4 sovs, with a sweep of 6s 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 tion of the old Mount Somers Road Dis trict, lying south of the North Ashburton river, from September SOth, 1885, and owned by a person who has resided in the said district during the same period. . 2. Three horses the bona fide property of different owners to start or no raoe.



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 la writing, and handed to the Secretary, accompanied by a deposit of 20s within 30 minutes of the race being run. Should the protest prove frivolous, deposit to be forfeited. 5. All horses to be ridden out so long as they have a reasonable chance of win ning. 6 Owners of horses must be subscribers of not less than 10s to the fund. 7. Five per cent will be deducted from all money paid for prices for expanses. 8 First race to start at 10 30 a.m. 9 The usual Athletic Sports will be held, for which liberal prizes will be given. 12 97 All nntriea to be made on the ground



l)i {Speer’s PRIVATE DISPENSARY, Palmer ston Buildings, Foot of Queen street, Auckland. Established for tbe Scientific and Speedy Once of Ohronio, Nervous, and Special Diseases. Dr Speer is a regu lar Graduated Physician, educated at Harvard College, C ,S. He baa devoted a lifetime to, and is 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 tbe 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 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 be would ssy,oomeand be healed. Is matters not what your troubles may be, £Tme 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 be 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. To ladies who ate afflicted by any of the following complaints,—Gold extremities, weak stomachs, lama and weak backs, nervous and sick headaches, constipation and indigestion, pain in the side and back lenohorroa, 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. I will guarantee a positive cure in every case I undertake, or forfeit L2OO. Consultation in Office or by letter, FREES. 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 13. N.B. All Medicines no eessay for a complete cure can be sent tree from observation on reoeiut of symp mi



Public Companies. TVTBW ZEALAND LOAN & MBR OANTILB AGENCY COMPANY (LIMITED). ! Capital, £3,000,000. Reserve, £210,000. Makes LIBEEAL~OASH ADVANCES on Freeholds, on Stations and Stock, and on growing clir 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 JN CANTERBURY FORr- Ruston Pcootor and Co.’s celebrated Com bined Threshing Machines and Engines, acknowledged to be the Best Machines Imported into New Zealand. Felton and GulUeanme s Patent Galvan ised Steel-barb Fencing Wire- Candy's Patent Cotton Belting. Maldon Island Guano. Further particulars on application at the Company’s Offices, Christchurch, Ashbur ton and Rakala. JOHN COOKE, Manager. Christchurch. H. H. SECRET AN. A'URNBP



Christchurch Advertisements. Criterion House, OHRISTOHUOH. BEATTIE & 00. We have pleasure in drawing the atten tion of the residents in the Ashburton and surrounding districts to the advan tages offered by our system of doing busi ness. Being direct importers from the belt British markets, and large purchasers ofall Colonial manufacturers, we are in a position to sell goods on the most favor able terms. We would direct nowsial attention to the fact that our regulated on a Cash Basis, and our aim invariably to charge most moderate prices, in proof of which we solicit inspection of onr large and varied stock. We feel satisfied onr 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 , 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 our own manufacture and of the Best Colonial Tweeds. In our Tailoring Department we guar antee Style, Quality, and Perfect Fit, at unusually moderate prices. ONE SHILLING in the pound discount for prompt Cash. BLACK, BEATTIE & CO. 201, 203, 205, High street, CHRISTCHURCH



Carnival Month AT ARGYLE HOUSE Commencing FRIDAY, 20th Inst. JpOLLOWING their eastern for < the past few years G. L. BEATH & 00 ■re this week opening abont Twenty Oases of FANCY GOODS for FREE DISTRIBUTION amongst their customers. SEE THE DISPLAY 1 Unequalled this Side of the Line. EVERY PURCHASER WILL RECEIVE A GIFT. G. L. Beath & Go., TAILORS. DRAPERS, MILLINERS, Ac., CASHEL STREET, CHRISTCHURCH AT ARGYLE HOUSE. Carnival MonTH



His Lordship’s HOTEL AND LARDER, LICHFIELD STREET, Christchurch. THE Propletor cl the above Hotel bogs to notify that he has engaged the services of one of 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, Qame, Fish, etc., etc., in season. Orills to perfection at any hoar. 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 tech day. sl*



Christchurch Advertisements. ✓COUNTRY VISITORS TO CHRIST CHURCH Will find the three O’a— Comfobi ! Cheapness !! Convenience !1 ! AT WALLACE’S Central Hotel, Corner of Gloucester and Colombo street. 10 677 A Night Porter Kept



D.IC. AK GERS VISITING OB RISTOHUROH 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. Ladles’ Refreshmen Rooms and Lavatories. THE DRAPERY AND GENERAL IMPORTING CO. OP NEW ZEALAND, Ltd., CO-OPERATIVE. E. 0. BROWN, Manager. B. HALLBNSTEIN, Chairman of Directors. Warehon-ea— Cashel street ... Christchurch. High street ... Dunedin. 10 92®



Metropolitan Hotel CASHEL STREET, Christchurch. (Under Proprietorship since April, 1885). THE above Hotel has been thoroughly painted, papered and renovated, and la 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 5. (Private apartments by arrangement). Permanent boarders, LI 5s per week. Ordinary, from 12 to 2 p.m. ■, Table d’H6te, at 6.16 p.m. For further particulars, apply on the premises; or, by letter, to If ANAGER, Metropolitan Hotel, Box 11, 6 18 Christchurch.



J. Ballantyne & Co’s QPAOIOUS NEW WAREHOUSE IS NOW OPEN With an Elegant Stock of NEW SOMMER DRAPERY, Bought in the Home markets on the most favorable terms from the manu facturers, and to be sold at prices that mast Defy Competition. THE GENTS’ DEPARTMENT Is now Removed to that part of the Premises East of the New Building, next Sandatein’s, and comprises a grand assortment of Men’s and Boys’ Clothing and Hats (own mannfaetnre), Men’s Mercery, &o. The Public are cordially invited te view the Premises and Stock. One Shilling off every Ponnd Cash Discount, DUNSTABLE HOUSE, Established 1864. 9 882



T HE CLYDESDALE ENTIRE Hone, Pricce 'Victor Will travel the Wakanai, Longbeach, and Ashburton Forks districts, and will stand at Netherby Lodge (opposite Canterbury Mills) on Saturdays. For farther particulars and terms apply to Groom in charge, or GEORGE POOOOK, Proprietor



Easiness Notices. ABOWN IKON WORKS, ARMAGH STREET, Christchurch. Portable .Ranges Burn Wood and Coal—ln Pour Sizes. PAINTED CORRUGATED IRON is 40 per cent Cheaper than Galvanised Iron. 10 1988



Hgeiesselioh AND CO. • WEAVERS’ HALL, Wn" T : EXCHANGE, LONDON, AND COMMISSION MERCHANTS, Established 1855. 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 Prodnoe Open Policies of Insurance for floating cargoes to cover sea riski. 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. I 35 Ashburton pbkman km BUILDING & INVESTMENT SOCIETY. The above Society pays Interest at thu rate of per cent, per annum for De posits at Call, 5 per Lent, per annum for three months, and 6 per cent, per annum If fixed tor 6 months or over j WARD, Manager. ’Office i- Arcade Chambers, Fnrnett tree* A CARD —To all who are snfiering 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, U.B.A. 1 Have FOR SALE CHEAP. WOOLPAOKS, foiiweights FENCING WIBF Nos. 8 and 9, at leas than. r: LINSEED, colonial BARBED WIRE, from L 27 10s to LSP a ton TURNIP & RAPE SEEDS, all descrip tions, guaranteed to grow OATS & CHAFF, large stock, low prices ENGLISH AND OTHER CLOVERS MATSON. OOX & CO.



Mr Wells, ORGANIST, &c. } or CHRISTCHURCH VTTILL visit Asbburtoa 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 6 p.m. at 10s a term. Arrangements can ’'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 Ashbur* m and surrounding district that the fresh •m commences on THURSDAY, the *th instant. For terms apply to Mr Wow, at his esidence, Oox street; or at Mr T. Parley, stationer, Saunders’ Buildings. Concerts, balls and parties arranged Pianofortes tuned, toned and regulated. 31 HUPPORT LOCAL EXCELLENCE. T. A. GATES’* SPECIALITIES 0 The Cinder Sifter T l and E tg N Office Cabinet. N Ha f, D I *7 noe used B ■■ B A place al ways n R A for favor; will S 0 everything ever give x and utmost E S everything satisfaction. 0 I lu its l I F own F 7 piece F Inventor B O and sole maker - R T. A. Gates, Cabinet x Picture frame Makes, PBTkK strew Caution.



SOME unscrupulous firms are trying to force on the New Zealand pe pie a Nostrum, under tne cloak that it is made in the United. State# — 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 peotiug people against this DECEPTION, and to call the attention once more to the facta that the Genuine American Co.’s BOP BITi’ERS Are put up in Squre, 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 Red Letters, in English and t.ermau, and the name of “Dr Soule” blown in every Bottle. This la the only form in which Genuine AMERICAN BOP BITTERS are put Ol Tn £tA P er day to be made by per cKX LKJ t B ons 0 f either sex, In their own localities, at work for ns. New business. Ail meet with wonderful suc cess. Anyone can do the work. ■ Capital not required. We will start yon. 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 malle free. Now is the time!—don't delay, but write to us at once. Address Stinbos amp Co. Portland, Maine, United States.



Business N otices 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 pains' in the back. Guaranteed tree .from mercury. Sold in boxes 4« 6d oaoh T by all chemists and patent medicine vendors. Sole pro prietors, The Lincoln and Midland Coun ties Drug Go., Lincoln, England, Whole sale of all the wholesale houses. 1 18 BID AND O R A T’S New Positive Feed Broadcast For Sowing Grain, Grass, Tnmip, Rape Mangold, etc., and the Turnip Sowar can be arranged, when ordered, to aowliucerno or other small seeds simultaneously to.the sowing of Uyegrasa 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 Pulvkrisino Disc Harrows.— The Beat.—Over 600 in use. Improved Prize Ohappcutiers. —With oast-steel mouthpieces, when properly handled, make no long straws, conse quently chaff, requires no riddling. They are in nae 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- S leaf harrows. Square linked chain har rows- Sew 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. Best iron-bark swingle-trees. Ropes and pally gear for 4-horse yokes., Threshing machine fit* tings Belting all sizes. Iron and brass castings of all kinds to order. Fencing standards cut and punched to ainy length and gnage. Drays made from best sea soned timber, with Gilpin axles. Gray’s patent standard for folding sheep. Winners jf the Gold Medal at the Melbourne Exhibition for their Double Furrow Plough, vide Jurors’ Report:— “ Ploughs —ln ploughs there Is one eL< hlbit to which we wish to draw special attention as being the best, and that Is the Double Furrow of Reis' and Gray, of Dunedin, New Zealand, in-onish and con struction it is far superior to anyvothsr Seedsower,



Bakaia. The New Zealand Loan Mercantile Agency Company are now representing os >n this’ district ft GRAY ri IHE ASHBURTON COUNT 1. STOCK AND SALEYARDS COMPANY (Lnczrsn), la prepared to - Dip Sheep j£N large or small lots at the following a sale of charges For the first 600 sheep, one penny each For the second 600 sheep, one half penny each Forthesecond 1,000 sheep, one farthing each For flocks of over 2,000 special arrange ments will be made- The material used will be charged foe in addition to the above. GEORGE JAMESON, Secretary* Jj-ORB VALUABLE THAN GOLD If a 4 a ily increasing demand and an endless number of testimonials ate a criterion of the popularity of an article, then Dr Low's C JERRY 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 aides that when ever this valuable remedy' has been ob tainable, numbers of lives have been saved by Its timely nee. Always have a bottle in the house. Sold?averywhere at Is fid and Ss fid per bottle. Wholesale agents, Kempthorne, Prosser and Co., Christchurch, and at the proprietor, H. Citron, Chemist, Akaroa. Ashburton Agent— Chsß. Neste, Chemist.



ATCH MAKERS JEWELLERS, /CHjSZ OH. Government Notice. The public trust office OF NEW ZEALAND. provisions of Atentlon Is directed to the ce, and to ‘he Acts establishing this Offiwithln easy the advantages placed thereby ct to such each of every colonist. Subjevery per proviaiooß, the Stats cflferu to e on : I.—About to make his or her Will or Codicil. 3.—lntending to provide for Wife : Ihildren or others by deed of Settlement* 3.—Settling Property by way of Mat' iage Settlement. A—Desiring to renounce the Trusts of Will, having been appointed Executor o> Trustee under the same. 6. —Having acted as Trustee, Executor or Administrator, wishing to be relieved c* ohe burthen of Trustee hip or Admlnia ratlon,the option of os ig the State ma chinery, and gives an absolute guarantee »g»inst loss of funds by fraud, peculation, or dishonesty. Every Information may be obtalne lf(4q) ALEXANDER LEAN, Agent at Christchurch; Or from B. O. Wellington, 18th May. 183* HAMBETON, Public TV nates.