The Ashburton Guardian.

VOli. V,—No. 1355

ASHBURTON. FRIDAY. DECEMBER 18. 1885.

IFRICB—ONE PENNY



Surveyor, Civil Engineers, ke. FOOKS AND SONS, (ostva ImumSUBS, Val/TATOKB, LICBKOD Snsmou, ajtd Lajtd Bkokxbs, ' triangle, wakandi road, fIWWALD AND MOUNT SOMERS 1 RAILWAY. MOUNT SOMErTaND CAVENDISH ROYAL MAIL COACH. The above Geach leaves Hood’s hotel nr Cavendish Railway Station every day, jneetirg each train. Passengers by morning train may pro ceed'by coach to Alford Forest, thenoe to Methven in time for the last train for Christchurch, or may return in time for ‘ the last train fo» Ashburton. Parcels and Orders will receive every attention. Horses and Buggies on hire. In JOHN HOOD Architects, Ashbuktow. * Conveyances.



AUSTRALASIAN ARC ELS EXPRESS. Parcels and Package* forwarded to any address, at cheap, through, inclusive late*. One charge. No extras. No trouble. *T£» charge for booking or for collecting |agee up to 661b* Weight within the Daily despatches by Bail, and to Or9kk Britain, Europe and Australia by every steamer. Extract from tariff, including all charges ■ to Address of Consignee:— r < s M I ft 0 B M 8, <* g 1 6 5 kit I I i 1 We. are now receiving parcels for Home to despatch per Tongsriro, sailing this BWitK Revised cheap rates. Insurance effected if desired. Tariff and all information on application t UFP <fc GRAHAM, ,-rJ- Box 937 Peat Office, Ohristoboroh ; ■ S. and Iffttelton. Telephone 22. 8 1673 Business Notices. DANISH Seed Oats. mOS Undcnignedluu a fall Stock X • ? COLONIAL CLOTHING DRAPERY FLANNELS, Aa Stores. SPECIAL VALUE IN CHOICE TEA ‘ feed ANDSEED OAT .



FLOUR, BRAN, AND 8H BPS. Allotthelowestprieespoulble. Genn m ffipe and no make-believe or ahem Lugo disootmt. and other inducemen or each. Families welted on weekly oftener If required. D. WILLIAMSON, East Stbksi, Aiebvbio pitKß BROS., Builders, Under* et&. Wakanulroad end Owe desire to’ elite that having the ns* and rsaaooahleteems, • CtomM orders will ifeatve prompt attention. Note the *d dlUMinnmnr nf Wakanol men and Oaas street. Orders may be left at the Ash barton Ooaoh Factory; or Box 16, Post Office Ashburton. 167 OUNT SOMERS & METHVBN ROYAL MAIL OOAOH. On and alter January Ist, 1886, the indecalgiled wIS ran a Ooaoh each Tues- Thnrsday and Saturday, starting at Dooh from Hood’s Hotel, Mount Somers, foe Springbutn and Alford Forest, there connecting With Duffs Opaohfrom Ifethven returning wane evening. Fares—Sprlng bnrD,*si return, 9s; Alford Forest, 4s, retain, a. _ I*7 T. H3X Q R lOULTUEAL Machine Shop, WAKANOI ROAD. sir* CHARLES RAT ts Combines, Chaff-cutters, i, an d all daaaea of . attention given to Bicycles. iWdd'SeWfng Machines. Mowers repaired, sharpened and Model work. General repairs.



Stud Notices. Kingfisher, mHE Thoroughbred Horse KING J. 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. Proprietor; or Groom in Charge. Groom’s fee as osnal. 10 676



HHK THOROUGHBRED HORSE Perkin Warbeck n, (By Perkin Warbeck—Misa Kate), Will Stand this Season at GROVE FARM, (See Oarda). For furthe- particulars, apply to 9 626 E. GATES, Tinwatf



TO TRAVEL this season the Thorough bred imported Horae Galstock. After this date the fees will be:—Ls 6s for thoroughbreds; L2 10a for half-brede; guarantees, L 7 7s. Good English gr-tss paddocks free until Ist of January, 1886. All ca*e but no responsibility. Grootnage fees, 6>, paid first service. Racing resalts prove that the deci sion of the judge* at oar show, held on the 30;h of October, with regard to our 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 horse Oaistock. Good breeding this. Castle Hill is acknowledged to be the sire of the beat horses over sticks in the > Southern Hemisphere.



Python A Bay Horae bred by Hon E R. Cox . of New Sooth Wales, got by Kyogle dam Nmcut (dam of Dagworth and Hercules) by Pitsford—Amber by Glanctis —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 South Wales he sired that good horse, Rival; winner of the Corln thion 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 out of half-bred mares. He ia the sire of Busy-body, Hollywood and Monaghan, all showing plenty of form and quality. Terms—Thoroughbred mares, LlO 10s; half-bred mares, L 6 ss. Payable Ist January, 1886. Gaod grass paddocks provided 2s 6d per week, every csie taken but no responsibility. For further particulars apply to L. MARKET, 0802 Proprietor, Netherby Lodge.



Digby Grand. THE Thoroughbred Hone DIGBY GRAND, by Trsduoer (imp.) out of Aglaia (imp.) will stand in Ashburton on Tuesdays, and will travel the Tinwald, Winslow and Hinds districts on Wednes days. For farther particulars apply to groom in charge. Tam O’Shanter Will stand at Longbeaob. Mares grazed free until January 1. JOHN GBIGG, Proprietor. JSC. Houser. THE Thoroughbred Horse HOUSER, will stand in Ashburton this season. By Messenger out of Kata O'Shane, Messenger, bred in N.S.W. by Mr W. Town, by Battler out of LuJia (see N.S. W, Btad Book). Kate O'Shane, by Caledon (imported from Ireland) out of Lnn by Emigrant out of Maggie (see N.Z. Stud Book). BOUSBB is a beautiful dappled -grey of immense l power and substance. While showing lots of qhfclity he is fitto carry IBat to hoUnds. ROUSER has' proved himself fast, stout and a magnificent fencer, Hut while undergoing a prepara tion for ihe Grand National, met with an accident, which necessitated throwing him out of work for a time. Terms—L3 10s; guaranteed, L 5 6s. For further particulars apply L. MAKKEY 10800 Proprietor, Methevby Lod



Stock Sales. Rakaia Sales. WE beg to intimate to one clients that for the fu* R .re the SALES of STOCK; IMPLEMENTS and SUNDRIES will be held at the Rakaia the LAST THURSDAY in every month. NEW ZEALAND LOAN AND MER CANTILE AGENCY COMPANY. 8 306 MATSON, O«>X «fc CO. IP KENNEDY & MISS CAMERON DRESSMAKERS, Compton's Buildings, Moore street, Ashburton, N.B.—Registry Office fo Female Ser vants.



Sporting. TITIN3LOW AND TINWALD ’' amalgamated RACE MEETING. Will be held (by kind permission of Mr R. Wilkin) in one of the Grove Farm paddocks, on JiNUARY let, 1886. To start punctually at 11 o'clock. President: O. G. Hawdon. Yiok- Presidents ; J. 0. N. Grigg I Jatnea Wilkin D. McLean { Judge: M. Stitt. Starter. Dp Leahy.



i?ANDIOAPPE»iS .* 3. Saunders j Dr Leahy 0. 0. Fooks ' . or Athletics—Messrs G. James and J. Purchase Clerk op Coubse: David Jackson. Clerk op Scales : ’ Kobert B. Jeff. Committee : James Begg E. Gates J. Deseltine F. Lewis A. McLeod M. Scott C. Jephson G. James



, Hurdle Handicap, of 15 bovs. 1$ miles; wrer six flights tf hurdles, about 3ft 6in high. Second horse to receive 50s from \he stakes. Nomi nation, 10s; acceptance, 10s. t'XNWA-LD Cup Handicap, of 25 sovs end a Cap valued 15, presented by Mr O. O. Hawdon, of Wpsterfield 1J miles. Second horse to receive L 6 from the stakes. Nomination, 20a; acceptance, 20s. Trotting Race; a distance handicap, of 15 sovs. Two miles. Second horse to receive 50« from the stakes. No weight under 10st. Nomination, 10s; acceptance, 15s Maiden Plate, of LlO. One mile. Weight-for-sge. Entrance, 20s. Selling Hack Race, 10 sovs, f. mile. The winner to be sold imme diately after the race for LlO, any surplus to go to the Club's fund. Entrance, LI. Sat up Consolation Handicap, 10 sovs. One mile. Nomirition, 10s; acceptance, 10s; dne within ten minutes after the weights are declared. Hurry Scurry, for a sweep of 10s.



ATHLETIC EVENTS. I. 100 Varda Handicap. Entrance, 2s. irat 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, LI 6 Egg and Spoon Race. Entrance, Is. First prize, 10s; second, 6s 7. Single Women’s Race; 80 yards; for a dress piece 8. 220 Yards Flat Race Handicap. First prize, LI; second, 10i; 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, LI 10s; second, 10s; entrance 2s; acceptance, Is 18. Consolation, 170 yards. First prize, 15s; second, 6s; entrance, la RULES AND REGULATIONS.



1. No entry will be rtc‘ ived except on the conditions that all disputes, claims, and objections arising out of the racing shall be decided by tue 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. The races are epen to any horse com monly resident in the district lying North of the Orari river and Sooth 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 coarse 5. All nominations and acceptances go to the funds of the Glnb. NOMINATIONS & ACCEPTANCES. All nominations to be accompanied by tee s, 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, finwald ' ter than iOp.m. on Satur* Say, December I 36. IEPHSON, t Secretary.



HE REASON WET orb and alcorn’s Gigantic Drapery Sale la anoh an immense Soocess Because the sale is a genuine one, every article being reduced Because the redactions are tremendous, in many oases being less than half price Because our prices are lover that any other house can compete with, our object being the reduction of the stock, irrespd'-Mve of loss because the reductions we have made are universal, and not on a few Spe cial Lines, for the purpose of | catching the unwary Because our stock Is superior to others, being mostly direct importations, and is now being sold at less than wholesale prices To thoroughly understand and appreci ate the bargains now being offered, pur chasers wouid require to call and inspect be stock. We refrain from quoting prices as un ess the quality is known prices are no aide. Call early and call often at the Gigtotic Sale At Orr and Alcorn’s



Sporting SOMERS ANNUAL Sports & Races, SATURDAY, DECEMB R 26xh, 1885, BOXING DAY.



PROGRAMME• 1. Handicap Hurdle Race of 10 sovs; entrance, 10s; acceptance, 10a ; ac ceptances to go to t.ho second horse ; 2 miles ; eight flights of hardies, Oft Gin high. 2. Maiden Plate of 5 sots, with a sweep stake of 5a each for second horse ; entrance, 5a ; | mile; weight-for age; for all horses that have never won public money. 3. Handicap Trot of 8 sovs ; entrance, 10a, acceptance, 6a ; acceptances to go to second horse; 3 miles ; no weight under list 71b 4. Mount Somers Cup Handicap of 12 sovs; second horse to receive 2 sovs from stake ; entrance, 10s ; accep tance, 10s; 1$ miles. 5. Pont Race of 3 sovs; second horse



to save entrance; entrance, 6a; height, 14 hands ; f-mile ; catch weights. 6 B ukry Sodrri ,of 4 sovs, with a sweep of 6s to go to second horse ; entrance 6s ; 1 mile ; catch weights. RDLKS. 1. All races ate 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 30th, 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 race. 3. No 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 lu 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 *o be ridden oat 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 prizes for expenses. 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 entries to be made on the groand



JDi Speer’s PRIVATE DISPENSARY, Palmer aton Buildings, Foot of Queen street, Auckland. Established for the Scientific and Speedy Cnre of Chronic, Nervous, and Special Diseases. Dr Speer is a regu lar Graduated Physician, educated at Harvard College, C .8. He has devoted a lifetime to, and is acknowledged to be the must expert Physician in his specialty in the Un'ted 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 Vitas’ Dance, Liver Complaint, Asthma, Catarrh, Heart Disease, Gravel, Piles, etc., and are tired of taking mineral drugs, will do well to oome 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 tn the use of vegetable remedies. Many are they who have implanted in their sys tem, by improper use of calomel, seed, which produce an annual crop of diseasd To such he would say,oomeand be healed. Is matters not what your troubles may be, S'me and let the Doctor examine your cose. If it is curable, he will tell you oa; if it is not, he will tell you that; for be will not undertake a case unless ho 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 S. cures Humors and Diseases of the Blood. To ladies who ate afflicted by any of the following complaints,—Cold extremities, weak stomachs, lame and weak backs, nervous and sick headaches, constipation and indigestion, pain in the side and back 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 Office or by letter, FEREE. 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 eessay for a complete cure can be sent tree from observation on raoelot of symp ma



Public Companies. \TBW ZEALAND LOAN & MJ£B 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 cUi 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, Lire 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 IN CANTERBURY FOR— Ruston Proctor and Oo.’s celebrated Com bined Threshing Machines and Engines, acknowledged to be the Best Machines Imported into New Zealand. Felton and Onllleanme 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 Haksia, JOHN COOKE, Manager. Chnstcburch H. SECRET AN, Agent, Asbburt<' Q W .JRNBP - gen



Christchurch Advertisement?. Criterion Mouse, CHRISTOHUOH. gLAOK, 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 oar system of doing busi ness. Being direct importers from the best 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 special attention to the fact that our is regulated on a Cash Basis, and oar aim invariably to charge most moderate prices, in proof of which we solicit inspection of onr large and varied stock. We feel satisfied pur 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 choke designs and at specially moderate prices Mantles, Dolmans, Summer Gapes, etc, in new shapes and materials Household Furnishings are a specialty with ns ; onr stock is large and value extra good DRESSMAKING on thb 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.



la oar Tailoring Department we guar antee Style, Quality, and Perfect Fit, at anuaaally moderate prices. ONE SHILLING in the pound discount for prompt Oash. BLACK, BEATTIE & CO. 201, 203, 205, High street, CHBISTOHUEOH



Carnival Month AT ARGYLE HOUSE Commencing FRIDAY, 20th Inst. JpOLLOWING their custom for ' the past few years G. L. DEATH & CO are this week opening abont Twenty Cases of FANCY GOODS for FREE DISTRIBUTION amongst their customers. SEE THE DISPLAY! Uwequaxied this Side of the Lute. EVERY PURCHASER WILL RECEIVE A GIFT. G. L. Beath & Go., TAILORS, DRAPERS, MILLINERS, &o. t CASHEL STREET, CHRISTCHURCH Carnival Month AT ARGYLE HOU



His Lordship’s HOTEL AND LARDER, LICHFIELD STREEP, Christchurch. THE Propletor of the above Hotel begs 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, Game, Fish, etc., etc., in season. Grills to perfection at any honr. PRIVATE ROOMS FOR LADIES. Books of Tickets are now issued at reduced rates. A String Band will play ail the newest music In dlnlog*rocm from 12.80 to 1. SO etch day, 614



Christchurch Advertisements. QOCNTRY VISITORS TO CHRIST CHURCH Will find the three C’s— Comfort ! Cheapness !! Convenience !1! AT WALLACE’S Central Hotel, Corner of Gloucester and Colombo street. 10 677 A Night Porter Kept



D. 10., gxRANGERS VISITIN CHRISTCHURCH Are often at a loss to know the best establishment for the pnr 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 PRICES, Ladies' Refreshmen Rooms and Lavatories. THE DRAPERY AND GENERAL IMPORTING CO. OF NEW ZEALAND, Ltd.. CO-OPERATIVE E. C. BROWN, Manager. B. HALLENSTEIN, Chairman of Directors, Warehou-es— Cashel street ... Christchurch. High street ... Dunedin. 19 92P



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



J.Ballantyne &Co’s gPAOIOUS NEW WAREHOUSE IS NOW OPEN With an Elegant Stock of NEW SUMMER DRAPERY, Bought in the Home markets on the moat favorable terms from the manu facturers, and to be sold at prices that mask Defy Competition. THE GENTS’ DEPARTMENT Is now Removed to that part 6f the Premises East of the New Building, next Sandatein's, 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



THE CLYDESDALE ENTIRE Hone, Prince Victor Will travel the Wakanni, Longbeoch, and Ashburton Forks districts, and will stand at Nethorby Lodge (opposite Canterbury Mills) on Saturdays. For further particulars and terms apply to Groom in charge, or GEORGE POOOOK, Proprietor



Easiness Notices. QROWN IRON WORKS, ARMAGH STREET, Ohristcharch. Portable Panges Burn Wood and Coal—in Four Sizes. PAINTED CORRUGATED IRON IK Four, Five, Six and Seven Feet Lengths. 40 per cent. Cheaper than Galvanised Iron. 10 1988



Hgriesselich AND 00. • WEAVERS’ HALL, W-~ EXCHANGE, LONDON, SHIFTING AND COMMISSION MERCHANTS, Established 1855. Ship to order any description of British and Oontinental Goods upon 2$ per cent, commission, selected by buyers with Colonial experience, and attend to the prompt realisation of Produce at highest ' prices npon 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 L’sts, Produce Reports, and any necessary samples or information on application. 1 35 Ashburton permanent BUILDING & INVESTMENT SOCIETY.



The above Society pays Interest at the I rate of per cent, per annum for De posits at Call, 6 per went, per annum for three months, and 6 per cent, per annum If fixed tor 0 months or over. j Ward, Manager. Office:- Arcade Chambers, Furnett tree* A 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 'l. Inman, station D, New York City, U.S. A. 1 HAVE FOR SALE CHEAP. WOOLPACKS, full weights FENCING WIFE Nos. 8 and 9, at less than t LINSEED, colonial BARBED WIRE, from L 27 10s to L6P a ton TURNIP & RAPE SEEDS, all descrip. ' tions, guaranteed to grow OATS & CHAFF, large stock, low prices ENGLISH AND OTHER CLOVERS MATSON, COX & CO.



Mr Wells, ORGANIST, Ac., of CHRISTCHURCH \TTILL visit Ashburton 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's-p.m. at 10s a term. Arrangements can w 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, ihe Kth instant. For terms apply to Mr Wolf, at his esidence, Oox street; or at Mr T. Farlst, stationer, Saunders’ Buildings. Concerts, balls and parties arranged Pianofortes tuned, toned and regulated. 31



gDPPORT LOCAL EXCELLENCE. T. A. GATES’S SPECIALITIES 0 The Cinder Sifter T 1 and E ft N Office Cabinet. N D I | noe used E —— B A place al ways n R A for favor; will S 0 everything ever give x and utmost E S everything satisfaction. O I in its A I F own F T place F Inventor E O and sole maker R T. A. Gates, I Cabinet & Pioturb pbame Makes, ; %ETtfiK STREET. ?



Caution. S~ OME 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 deceive the Public and Incautious Pur* chasers into the belief that they ate 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 HOP BITTERS Are put up in Sqnre, 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 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 | Tn O A per day to be made by per cCJ. 3J .t eons of either sex, In 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 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 free. Now is the time—don't delay, but write to us at once. - ddress Siutsok and Co. Portland, Maine, United States.



Business Notices ONE box of Clark’s b 41 pills is war ranted to care all discharges from the ariaary organa in either sex (acquired oe constitutional), gravel and pains la the back. Guaranteed tree .from mercury. Sold in boxes 4s 6d oach, by all chemists and patent medicine vendors. Sole pro prietors, The Lincoln and Midland Coun ties Drug Co., Lincoln, England. Whole sale of all the wholesale houses. 118 Reid and ora t’s New Positive Feed Broadcast Seedsower, ' For Sowing Grain, Grass, Turnip, Rape Mangold, eta, and the Turnip Sower 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 er Grass by simply changing one wheel Corn Drills all Sises.



Jointed Pulverising DisoHarrows.— The Best.—Over 600 In use. Improved Prize Chawcutikrs. —With cast-steel mouthpieces, when properly handled, make no long straws, conse quently chaff requires no riddling. They are In use largely all over Hew Zealand, several of the large-sized • machines being lately fitted np at Christchurch. Improved Double and Treble Fdbeow Ploughs. —The best, and consequently the cheapest in the market. 3,4, and 5 leaf harrows. Square linked chain har rows- Hew design of tripod harrows. 6 and 7 tlned field grubbers. Cambridge rollers, 20, 24, and 26 inches diam. Plain cylinder field rollers. Horse gears for 1, 2,3, and 4 horses. Best iron-bark swingle-trees. Hopes and pnlly gear foe 4-horse yokes. Threshing machine fit tings Belting all sizes. Iron and brass castings of all kinds to order. Fencing standards cat and punched to any length and gnage. Drays made from best sea soned timber, with Gilpin aides. Gray's patent standard for folding sheep.



Winner*, jf the Gold Medal at the Melbourne Exhibition for their Dodbu Fuksow 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 Furrow of Bel*' and Gray, of Dunedin, New Zealand, in finish and con* struotion it is far superior to any other Rakaia. The Few Zealand Loan Mercantile Agency Company are now representing ns »n this district RTETD *r. GRAV 11HE ASHBURTON COUNT STOCK AND SA LEY ARDS COMPANY (Limited), la prepared to Dip Sheep IN large or small lots at the following scale of charges:— For the first 500 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 ments will be made. The material used will be charged fcs in addition to the above. GEORGE JAMESON, Secretary.



j|JORE VALUABLE THAN GOLD If a J ailj 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 where* ever this valuable remedy has been ob tainable, numbers of lives have been saved by its timely use. Always bare a bottle in the honse. where ac 1s 6d and 2s 6d per bottle. Wholesale agents, Eempthorne, Prosser and Co., Christchurch, and at the proprietor, £L Citron, Chemist, Akaroa. Ashburton Agent —Ohas. Neate, Chemist.



eA atchmakers ■BB aQ Government Notice. PUBLIC TRUST OFFICE OF NEW ZEALAND. Atention is directed to the provisions of ■he Acts establishing tins Office, and to *he advantages placed thereby within easy each of every colonist. Subject to such provisions, the State cfers to every per on : 1. —About to make his or her Will or Codicil. 2. —lntending to provide for W if* Children or others by deed of Settlement. 3. —Settling Property by way of Mar ciage Settlement. A—Desiring to renounce the Trusts of Will, having been appointed Executor o» Trustee under the same. 5. —Having acted as Trustee, Executor or Administrator, wishing to be relieved ot ehe burthen of Trustee hip or Administ ration, the option of us Mg the State ms* thinory, and gives an absolute guarantee against loss of funds by fraud, peculation, or dishonesty. Every information may be obtains ALEXANDER LEAN, Agent at Christchurch; if from Wellington, R. O, HAMBRTOK, Public Trustee uagwa, Itth May, 1882