The Ashburton Guardian.

VOL,. V-No. 1320

ASHBURTON. SATURDAY. NOVEMBER 7. i*K5

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Surveyor, Civil Ex C. B. FOOKS Axchit( Orra. Bbsutkcbs, Yarn SXJKTXTOBS, AHO liA TRIANGLE, wa TINWALD AND MO RAILWA MOUNT SOMERS AN] ROYAL MAIL l The above Coach leav or Cavendish Railway Si meeting each train. Passengers by morning seed by coach to Alford 1 Methven in time for th Christchurch, or may rei the last, train for Ashburt Parcels and Orders wi attention. Horses and B AUSTRALAS JpAROELS B Parcels and Packages 1 address, at cheap, thi rates. One charge. No extra No charge for booking packages np to 561ba w fiitv. Daily despatches ■Great Britain, Europe a every steamer. Bztrset from tariff, incl to Address of Consignee : Asububvo Oonvoyan« In I 1 a a ui O O . 0\



SPECIAL VALUE IN CHOICE TEA FEED AND SEED OAT . ‘ FLOUR, BRAnTaND SH BPS. All the lowest prices possible. Genu na talub and no make-believe or sham Large discount, and other indnoemen or cash. Families waited on weekly of toner if required. D. WILLIAMSON, Eißl SIIIBI, Ashbobto BAKER BROS., Builders, Under takers, eta, Wakannl road and Oaas street—B.B. desire to state having the mu, ' recent and improved Hkaksb and Uoubotno Coach, are prepared to tarnish and oondnot Funerals onspecial and most reasonable terms. Country orders will receive prompt attention. Note the ad dress, corner of Wakannl road and Cass Street. Orders may be left at the Ash burton Coach Factory; or Box 16, Post Office Ashburton. 167 Mount sombrs & methyen ROYAL MAIL COACH. On and after January Ist, 1886, the undersigned will ran a Coach each Tues day, Thursday and Saturday, starting at noon from Hood's Hotel, Mount Somers, lor Sprlngbnin and Alford Forest, there connecting withDnfTs Coach from Methven returning same evening. Fares—Spring bum, 2s, retnrh, Ss; Alford Forest, 4s, return, s. 1 87 T. HIX A GRIOULTURA Machine Shop, WAKANUI ROAD. L fc. CHARLES RAY PM-Senein Engines, Combines, Chaff-cutters, iSpersAmi Binders, and all classes of machinery. Special attention given to Bicycler. Tricycles and Sawing Machines. Lawn Mowers repaired, sharpened and - Adjusted. Model work, General repairs. 3 4



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. COOKSON, Proprietor ; or Groom in Charge. Groom’s fee as usual. 10 676 Python A Pay Horse bred by Hon E R. Cox . of New South Wales, not by Kyogle dam Nmcut (dam of Dagworth and Hercules) by Pitsford —Amber by Glanous —Spendora by Emancipation. Kyogle by William Tell, Cassandra by Tros. PYTHON has shown himself to be the most successful sire wiih half bred mares ever imported to New Zealand. Before leaving New South Wales he sired that good horse, Rival; winner of the Oorin thion Cop in Sydney, carrying top weight and beating a field of eleven others. He also sired in New Zealand Comet and Trumpeter, winners of many good races, although out of half-bred mares. He is the sire of Busy-body,' Hollywood and Monaghan, all showing plenty of form and 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 care taken but no responsibility. For further particulars apply to L. MARKET, 0802 Proprietor, Nether by Lodge. I Criterion Mouse, OHRISTCHUOH. jgLACK, 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 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 ntwcial Attention to the fact that our feT-sdli is regulated on a Cash Basis, and our aim invariably to charge most moderate prices, 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 eatab ishment a trial. I



• Ladies’ Dress Materials i of newest styles Millinery in choice d specially moderate ] Mantles, Dolmans, Sam in new shapes and i Household Furnishings with as; oar stocl value extra good DRESSMAKING os th In oar Ready-made Cl mert we hold a very larj meats of all descriptions, own manufacture and of tt Tweeds.



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 every day, without the aid of advertising puff Ido not say 1 slaughter, as indeed 1 did’nt onghter, and below the cost 1 don’t profess to sell. But in fair play none can beat me, I give them leave to eat me, who do not think I serve them very well. Now, as might be expected, my stock is well selected, while great variety of goods 1 have in store. The teas so ably blended, can be well recommended, as has been often ad vertised before. Nelson, Moate and Oo are showing, how the public taste is grow ing for really pure and nicely blended teas. And those who hove 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. CARSON, East street, Ashburton. Agent for Arthur Tates, Garden seeds, wholesale and retail agent for Nelson, Moate and Co’s pure blended teas.



Stock Sales. Bakaia Sales. WE beg to intimate to oar clients that for the the SALES »f STOCK, IMPLEMENTS and SUNDRIES will be held at the Rakaia the LAST THURSDAY in every month. NEW ZEALAND LOAN AND MER OANTILE AGENCY COMPANY. 8 306 MATSON, COX & 00. MRS KENNEDY & MISS CAMERON DRESSMAKERS, Compton’s Buildings, Moore street, ' Ashburton, N.B.—Registry Office fo Female Ser vants.



Sporting RACING CLDB. SPRING MEETING. THURSDAY AND FRIDAY, December 10 and 11, 1885. President—E. G. Wright. Vice-Presi dent—W. 0. Walker. Judge—M. Stitt. Stewards—W. B. Denshire, C. 0. Fooke, H. Friedlander, R. Friedlander, John Grigg. C. 6. llawdon, T. Leahy, C. W. Purnell, W. G. Ross, Treasurer—C. 0. Fooks Starter—T. Leahy. Clerk of the Scales—M. Friedlander. Oleik of the Course—A. Hewson. Handicap pers—The Handicapping Committee of the Club. First race each day to start at 1 p.m. First Day. 1. County Hurdle Race Handicap, of 30 bovs ; over six flights of hurdles 3ft 6in high ; nomination, 1 sov ; ac ceptance, 1 sov. miles. District horses only. 2. Free Handicap, of 40 bovs ; acoep tance, 2 bovs 1 mho 3. Ashburton Cup Handicap, of 125 sovs ; nomination, 1 eov ; acceptance, 6 sovs. l£ miles. 4. Ladies’ Purse, of 40 sovs; welter weights fur age ; gentlemen riders ; entrance, 3 sovs. l£ miles. 6. Post Stakes of 15 sovs ; catch weights; nomination, 1 sov, to be made to the Secretary immediately after iht- Ladies Parse is ran. 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 sovs. f-mile.



Second Day. 1. Handicap,Hurdle Hack, of 50 bovs; over eight flights of hurdles about 3ft 6in high ; nomination, 1 sovj; ac ceptance, 2 sovs. 2 miles. 2. Racing Cius Handicap, of 75i sovs ; nomination, 1 sov; acceptance, 3 sovs. 1£ miles. 3. County Plate Handicap, of 25 sovs; Domination, Ifsov; acceptance, l|sov. District horses only, ij miles. 4. Totalisatob 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 after the race for 10 sovs, any surplus to go to the funds of the Club. J mile. 5. Welter Handicap, of 40 sovs?; nomi nation, 1 sov ; acceptance, 2 sovs ; minimum weight, 10st. Por horses that have never won more 1 han 25 sovs in one event on the flat. 2 miles. 6. Consolation Handicap, ot 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 will be received except on the condition that all disputes, claims, and objections arising out of the racing shall be decided by the Stewards, or whom they may appoint; their decision on all points connected with carrying out this programme to be final. 2. Canterbury Jockey Club Racing Rules 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 Waitaki from July 15, 1886, and up to the date ot the forthcoming meeting, nd owned by a person who has resided in he said district during the same perioJ.



4. Five par 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, 1885. WEIGHTS. Weights for the first day’s handicaps will be declared on Friday, December 4, 1886. Weights for the second day’s han dicaps will be declared at 8 o'cl-ck on the evening of the first day’s racing. ACCEPTANCES. Acceptances for the first day’s handicaps must be made to the Secretary not later than 9 p.m. on TUESDAY, December 8, 1885. 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. Public Companies. IVTEW ZEALAND LOAN & MER CANTILE AGENCY COMPANY (LIMITED). Capital, £3,000,000. Reserve, £210,000. Makes LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES on Freeholds, on Stations and Stock, and on growing clij of Wool. RECEIVES CONSIGNMENTS of Wool, Grain, Tallow, Leather, Hid9e, 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 £N CANTERBURY FOR— Ruaton Proctor and Co.’a celebrated Com bined Tb testing Machines and acknowledged to be the Best Machines imported into New Zealand. Felton and Gnilleanme a Patent Galvan ised Steel-barb Fencing Wire Candy’s Patent Cotton Belting. Maldon Island Guano. Farther particulars on implication at the Company’s Off'tes, Christchurch, Ashb-r ton and Rakala. JOHN OOOFE, Manager Ohristohnrch H, H. SEORKTAN, ii gent, Asnbnrt'' O W v'JRNBI - ,er»



Business Notices. qorn and chaf store, CHAFFCUTTING. CHAFFCUTTING We are prepared to cut Chaff In any quantities, ou Farmer’s premises. Tones & Bradshaw HAVELOCK STREET. 1 67 LFORD FOREST HOTEL. Who has again taken the hotel at Alford Forest, would be glad to receive a call >rom bis old friends and as many new nea as can make it convenient to giw look in Good accomrmdatiou for horses. 1328 TTtOR the Blood is the Life.—Clarke’s Jj world-famed blood mixture is warranted to cleanse the blood from all impurities from whatever cause arising. For scrofula, scurvy, pki* and blood diseases, and sores of all kinds, its effects are marvellous. Thousands of testimonials. Sold in bottles 2s 6d' and ll.s each by chemists and patent medicine vendors everywhere Sole proprietors, The Lincoln and Midland Counties Drug Go., Lincoln, England,] 16 John Tisch,



Medical. Q N E WORD. Dkak Friends—We have some hesita tion in addressing yon in the manner fol lowing, but hope that it will not be looked at in any invidious light, when we state *hat it Is only our regard for your health that causes us to do it. We have been a Firm of Analytical Chemists for many, many years and have in the long course of this time manufactured certain Medicines that being based on scientific formula and absolute care and precision in manufacture, have enjoyed a popularity far in advance of any other Pharmaceuti cal Preparations of the day. How suc cessful we have been in this, la only to note the extraordinary amount of the sales of our Haydock s New Liver Pill. We have the pleasure to state that we have sold 28,089 Vials of Dr Haydook’s New Liver Pills. The reason of this de mand is because we find in Haydock’ New Liver Pills a wonderful and extra 8 ordinary combination of concentrated medicine. The Victories of Science— Electric Telegraphs, Steam and Printing —revolutionised the whole system of the globe, and made mankind wiser and bet ter. So, although there are countless Pills used for diseases and claiming much as to their merit, the remarkable dis covery of Dr Haydock has eclipsed them all, and has founded a New Medical Sys tem. The Doctors, whose vast doses of four or five pills enfeeble the stomach and paralyze the bowels, must give way to the man who restores health and appetite with one or two of his extraordinary Vegetable Pills. One or two of Dr Hay dock’s New Liver Pills suffices to place the stomach in perfect order creates an appetite, and renders the spirit light and buoyant. If the Liver is affected its func tions are restored, and if the Nervous System is enfeebled, it is Invigorated and sustained. TRANSLATION. Aykab. Province of Burmah, 8.1. Honored and Learned Physician—The unworthy one who dares to address you and come before yon humbly in the dust, begs for his people (caste) chat you would deign to look upon their ignoble miseries and cure them with your Life-giving grains (Pills). Illustrious one your most potent medicine is live to them and their children, and ail the Drug Bazaars are empty and your Soul is not in them. This humble petitionei, although he is lowly and not worthy to be in your high presence prays that yon will graciously permit your Life gr ‘us (Pills) to come to Aykab. To the m>.. learned and wise Physician Haylock (Haydock) of high name. Native to the States of America, united in North America Country. Servlely signing for himself and twenty three others, the Petititioner places his Bign . _ Tnajx Fanaibkbbkanoibl. Oarmi, 111., April 2, 1884



Db J. Haydook ; Dear ISir —I received year Pills a week ago. 1 have tried them and mast say that 1 never had so much good done by anything as they have me. I have Buiiered lor years with billiousness and have been so sick at times as not to care *o live, but your Pills have cured me. One aged man here has taken from me only two of your Pills, and 1 wish you could see him. He has had no appetite for five months, and to-day he ate a dinner such as api ughman eats. 1 had to chock him, but h laughed and said he was treating his stomach to a new sensation, for it really was hungry. I hand you with this four dollars. Please send at once, a below, your Pills Mbs Sabah Manners, Carped, Illinois, U.S- We would gue you if we were to go on with them as we very well could do, but the above must suffice. Haydock’s New Liver Pills are the true grains and essence of health, and the greatest bless ing that Science has given to the world. For Nervous Prostration, Weakness, General Lassitude, Want of Appetite and Sick Headache, Dr Haydock’s New Liver Pills will be found an Effectual Remedy. Each vial contains Twenty Pills. Price Twenty-five Cents. For sale by all Drug gists. Any sceptic can have a vial of Pills Sent him Free on receipt of his name and address, for a trial. Send a postal card for nopy of pamphlet —“ The Liver and its Mystery.” It furnishes valuable information to all, HAYDOOK & OO New York, D.S. Caution! —Druggists are desired to no tice that the name of J. H. Francis, sole agent, is written across each dozen pack ages of Haydock’s Lives Pills. All with out this are counterfeits. P. HAYMAN & 0., Bh» Agents fos New tfeaUnd. 19



Business Not ONE box of Clark’s I ranted to cure all disi urinary organs in either i constitutional), gravel at back. Guaranteed tree Sold in boxes 4s Gd oach. and patent medicine ven< prietors, The Lincoln and ties Drug 00., Lincoln, Ei sale of all the wholesale 1 Reid and New Positive Feed ! Beedso^ For Sowing Grain, Grass, Mangold, etc., and the Tu be arranged, when ordered, or other small seeds simult sowing of Ryegrass if desi only Sower in the Marko with absolute regularity oi sively rough or very smo will sow any desired quant Grass by simply changing ( Corn Drills all S Jointed Pulverising D The Beet. —Over 5( Improved Prize Chape* caat-steel mouthpieces, handled, make no long



Winner*, jf 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 Double Furrow of ReF and Gray, of Dunedin, New Zealand, in .Jnish and con struction it is far superior to any other Bakaia. The New Zealand- Loan Mercantile Agency Company are now representing os *n this district RETT* % ORAV r« iHE ASHBURTON COUNTY j STOCK AND SA RETARDS COMPANY (Lihited), 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 600 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 for in addition to the above. GEORGE JAMESON, Secretary. VALUABLE THAN GOLD If a daily 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 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 have a bottle in the house. Soldleverywhere ac Is 6d and 2s 6d per bottle. Wholesale agents, Kempthorne, Prosser and Go., Christchurch, and at the proprietor, H. Citron, Chemist, Akaroa. Ashburton Agent—Ohas. Neate, Chemist. ns AtCHMAKERS I EWEILIRS j iCH CH Government Notice. The public trust office OF NEW ZEALAND. Atontion is directed to the provisions of >he Acta establishing this Office, and to the advantages placed thereby within easy each of every colonist. Subject to such provisions, the State cflfers to every per on ; I.—About to make his or her Will or Codicil. 2, —Intending to provide for Wife and Children or others by deed of Settlement. 3.—Settling Property by way of Mar riage Settlement, 4.—Desiring to renounce the Trusts of Will, having been appointed Executor or Trustee under the same. s.—Having acted as Trustee, Executor or Administrator, wishing to be relieved oi she burthen of Trustee hip or Adminis ration, the option of us ijg the State ma ;hinory, and gives an absolute guarantee tgalnst loss of funds by fraud, peculation, or dishonesty. Every information may be obtained f*<*m ALEXANDER LEAN, Agent at Christchurch; Of from R O. HAMEETON, Pnbllo Trustee Wellington, 18ft May, im



Easiness Notices. OROWN IRON WORKS, ARMAGH STREET, Christchurch. Portable Eanges 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 HQRIESSELICH AND CO. • WEAVERS’ HALL, WOOL EXCHANGE, LONDON, SHIPPING AND COMMISSION MERCHANTS, Established 1856. 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 L'sta, Produce Reports, and any necessary samples or information on application. 1 35



I His Hordship’s HOTEL AND LARDER, LICHFIELD STREEP, Christchurch. rnHE Propietor of the above H'>tel begs I to notify that he has engaged the services of one of the best Chefs in the colonies, wi h special instructions to pro vide the best LUNCHEON OR TEA, In the country for ONE SHILLING. The bill of fare will comprise Poultry, Game, Fish, etc., 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. 6 14 Metropolitan Hotel CASHEL STREET, s tchurch. (Under icprietorahip since j April, 1885),



THE above Hotel has been thoroughly painted, papered and 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 5. (Private apartments by arrangement). Permanent boarders, LI 5s per week. Ordinary, from 12 to 2 p.m. , Table d’Hdte, at 6.15 p.m. For further particulars, apply on the premises ; or, by letter, to MANAGER, Metropolitan Hotel, Box 14, 6 18 Christchurch. SHBURTON PERMANENT BUILDING & INVESTMENT SOCIETY. The above Society pays Interest at tlu rate of 4J per cent, per annum for De posits at Call, 6 per oant. per annum for three months, and 6 per cent, per annum If fixed tor 0 months or over. J WARD, Manager. Office.- Arcade Chambers, Pnrnett tree* Have FOR SALE CHEAP. WOOLPACKS, full weights FENCING WIRE Nos. 8 and 9, at less than f 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, COX * CO.



Mrs Adams, AGENT FOR MADAME WEIGEL’S • PATTERNS, HAS now on hand a nice assortment of crewel wools, silks, filoselle, floaaette, lace, braids, transfer patterns, new designs, crash, oatmeal and satin cloths for art needlework, five o’clock tea cloths, embroidery frames, etc. THE LITTLE SHOP, East street, (Next Mr Ranger’s, baker). 6 76C Mr Wells, ORGANIST, &0., op CHRISTCHURCH VJTTILL visit Ashburtou on Saturday, VV commencing September 26, 1886. Piano and Singing 4 guineas a term of 40 minutes lessons. Singing class at 4.3 Q p.m. to 5 p.m. at 10s a term. Arrangements can v e made at Mr Farley's Book and Music Ware house. W. Fowke, BOOTMAKER, BEGS to inform his friends and the public generally that he has started business on his own account. He hopes by strict attention to business and making a good article, to secure a share u i public patronage. Address—BUßNETT STmBET, t Remises occupied by Mr J. Meeoh. 339



Business Notices. TO THRESHING MACHINE PROPRIETORS Threshing Books of all kinds-and sizes neatly printed and bound to order at the Guarhian Office. A CARD—To all who are suffering from the errors and indiscretion of youth, nervous weakness, early decay, loss of manhood, etc., 1 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 'l'. Inman, station D, New York City, U. S. A. 1 Caution^ SOME unscrupulous firms are trying to force on the New Zealand people a Nostrum, under the cloak that it is made in th" T~-vted 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 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 gjde, Fellow Label, with Directions in Red Letters, in English and German, and the name of “Dr Soule” blown in every Bottle.



This la the only form in which Genuine AMERICAN BOP BITTERS are put. N ew|City LONG-FELT 'WANT SUPPLIED. EVERY GARMENT THOROUGHLY SHRUNK AND MADE TO FIT THE FIGURE. 65b 75a 95s 250 NEW PATTERNS of Kaiapoi, Oamaru, Dunedin, Scott’s, and West of England 1 weeds to select from. Wonderful value for ready money. One trial solicited. SUITS TO MEASURE .} At 58a 85a SPECIALITIES— Our 21s TROUSERS (two pairs for 39a 6d), and suits as above. Gr. Ij. Beath & Co.’s NEW BRANCH (late Hyde’s Boot Shop, Cashel st,), Tailoes and Woollen Drape bs. trade supplied with Tweeds at mill prices.



X? I TO Oi per day to bo made by per sons 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 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 malle free. Now is the time—don’t delay, but write to ns at once. ddress Stinson and Co. Portland, Maine, United States. B. MORRIS being the first to RE DUCE the Price of BREAD In Ashbnr ton, takes this opportunity of thanking his customers for past favors, and has now the pleasure of informing them that prompt monthly customers are waited upon at CASH prices, viz., Also, that Gristing of farmers lots Is re ceived at the Triangle Bakeiy, for the Westerfield Flour Mills B. MORRIS, MIU.FR. WESTERFIELD *l2 41b .Loaf sd,



Business Notices' E « e a I t t i i 9 JB. J. Wood & Co^ WHOLESALE AND »BTAl» STATIONERS, Direct Importers of Books, Magazines, Newspapers and Fancy Goods, Engravers, Lithographers, Printers an Bookbinders. iF7E have much pleas are in informing ’ v our valued customers and the pnbll* generally that we have opened a Branch of our well-known Christchurch hnrinesa Temporary premises and office In Town Hall Buildings, Ashburton, under the management of Mr L. F. Andrewei (late Andrewea Bros). Orders for Books Stationery, Magazines and Newspaper* received by Mr Andrewea and executed promptly from our Christchurch stock, rhioh is the largest of it kind in the tlony. Stores and Schools supplied at our Wholesale Prices, i Estimates given? for Printing and Book binding H. J. WOOD & 00., Stationers’ Hall, 240 High street, and 9 Cathedral Square Christchurch ; and Town Hail, Ashburton. Having purchased the Stock of Books Stationery and Fancy Goods from;| Official Assignee in the estate of Mr L. 7 Andrewea, we propose holding a Olearini Sale of same, and a quantity. of pthet surplus stock at Less than Half Coat prices for fourteen C.aya. >ote papers from 2d per quire ; Music Gqij for 3s pieces ; Toys at any price to ol°ar. All linvs not” disposed of in *ht. way trill be sold by Auction. All accounts to be paid to Mr L. F Andre was, as collector for the Assignee. H T. WOOD & CO. AS H B|U|R TON CO AND FIREWOOD DEPOT. R. S e Bean Has for Sale at Cheapest Rates (delivered to customers), Westport, Newcastle, Kaitangata and Brookfield Goal; also Potatoes, Chaff, Bran, Oats, Pig Fee &0., &0., &c. R. S. BEAN, West street. N.B.—A first-class Family Express Sale—cheap 8 419 R SIDNEY WOLF From the Royal Academy of Music, Professor of Pianoforte and Singing, Bega to Inform the Inhabitants of Ashbur m and surrounding district that the fresh - -m commences on THURSDAY, the 4th instant. For terms apply to Mr Wou, at his esidenoe, Cox street; or at Mr T. F Fakijsy, stationer, Saunders’ Buildings. s Concerts, balls and parties arranged Pianofortes toned, toned and regulated. ■ A 81 UPPORT LOCAL EXCELLENCE, T. A. GATES’S SPECIALITIES The Cinder Sifter T fcl and B N Office Cabinet. N t D if nee used E B A r , *' v> al ways n R A for favor; will S 0 everything over give x and utmost B S everything satisfaction. 0 I in its A I F own " T place F Inventor B O and sole maker R j T, A. Gates, 1 • CABINET X PIOTUKS-FKAMK With : : PETER STREEi’. i D.I.C.



VISITING CHRISTCHURCH Are often at a loss to know the best establishment for the par* 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’ Refreshment Rooms and Lavatories. THE DRAPERY AND GENERAL IMPORTING CO. OF NEW ZEALAND, Lid , CO-OPERATIVE. E. C. BROWN, Manager. B. HALLENSTEIN, Chairman of i irectors. Warehou'es Cashel street ... Christchurch. High street ... Dunedin. 10 986