The Ashburton Guardian.

IPRICE-ONE PENNY

VOL. V,—No. 1817

ASHHUKTON. WEDNESDAY. NOVEMBER 4. I>B3



Surveyor, Civil Engin—ra, fee. C. K FOOES ANH SONS, Architects, Civil hixionraaßS, Yalvaxobb, Liobhsid S HJSVBTOBB, iXD liUID BBOBtM, TRIANGLE, WAKANUI ROAD, Ashbxtktow. Conveyances. mINWALD AND MOUNT SOMERS I RAILWAY. 4 . MOUNT SOMERS AND CAVENDISH ROYAL MAIL COACH. The above Ceaoh leaves Hood’s hotel or Cavendish Railway Station every day, meeting each train. Passengers by morning train may pro ceed by coach to Alford Forest, thence to i Methven in time for the last train for Christchurch, or may return in time for the last train for Ashburton. Parcels and Orders will receive every attention. Horses and Buggies on hire. In JOHN HOOD AUSTRALASIAN jpAROKLS EXPRESS Parcels and Packages forwarded to any address, at cheap, through, inclusive rates. One charge. No extras. No trouble. No charge for booking or for collecting packages up to 561bs weight within the ' city. Daily despatches by Rail, and to Great Britain,* Europe and Australia by every steamer. Extract from tariff, including all charges to Address of Consignee :■ — £ a » cj I N C » ■ I i * H. . We are now receiving parcels for Home to despatch per Tongariro, sailing this montit. Revised cheap rates. Insurance effected if desired. Tariff and all information on application CUFF & GRAHAM, Box 237 Post Office, Christchurch ; and Lyttelton. Telephone 22. 8 1672



Badness Not DANISH Seed Oi THE Undersigned has COLONIAI CLOTHING DRAPERY PL Boots and Shoes, Large Stc and Oilmen’s Sfa SPECIAL VALUE IN CH peed aniTseei flour, bran, ani All at the lowest prices ; ne value and no make-h Largo discount, and otl or cash. Families walte of tenor if required. D. WILLIAMS Xigi Siun, A Baker bros., bi takers, etc., Wakann street —8.8. desire to sti the mu recent and imprc Moumnna Coach, are pre; end conduct Funerals on i reasonable terms. " Coni receive prompt attention, dress, corner of Wakanul street. Orders may be barton Coach Factory; 01 Office Ashburton.



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, sea cards, or apply to E. COOKSON, Proprietor ; or Groom in Charge, Groom’s fee as canal. 10 676 Python A Bay Horse bred by Hon E R. Cox of New South Wales, cot by Kyogle dam Nutcut (dam of Dagworth and Hercules) by Pitsford—Amber by Glancua —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 Corin thion Cop in-Sydney, carrying top weight and beating a field of eleven others. Me 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 ss. 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, Netherby Lodge.



Criterion House, OHRISTCHUCH. BEATTIE & 00. Wo have pleasure in drawing the atten tion of the residents in the Ashburton and surrounding districts to Che 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 special attention to the fact that our trade 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 estab ishment a trial. Ladies’ Dress Materials in great variety, of newest styles Millinery in choice designs and at specially moderate prices Mantles. Dolmans, Summer Capes, etc, in new shapes and materials Household a specialty with os; our stock is large and value extra good DRESSMAKING os the PREMISES. In oar Ready-made Clothing Depart ment we hold a very large stock of gar ments of all descriptions, principally our own manufacture and of the Beat Colonial Tweeds. In our Tailoring Department we guar antee Style, Quality, and Perfect Fit, at nnnsnally moderate prices. ONE SHILLING in the pound discount for prompt Cash. BLACK, BEATTIE & CO. 201, 203, 206, High street, HRISTOHUROH



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 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 I slaughter, as indeed I did’nt onghter, and below the cost 1 don’t profess to sell. But in fair play none o?n beat me, I give them leave to eat me, who do not think I serve them very well. Now, as might be expected, my stock is well selected, while great variety of goods I have in store. The teas so ably blended, can be well recommended, as has been often ad vertised before. Nelson, Moate and Oo ate showing, how the public taste is grow ing for really pure and nicely blended teas. And those who h«ve 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, fl. 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 foKre the SALEb 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, COX & 00.



MBS KENNEDY & MISS OAMBBON DRESSMAKERS, Oompton'a Buildings, Moore street, Ashburton N.B,—Registry Office fo Female Ser ▼ants,



Sporting BHBURTON RACING CLUB SPAING MEETING. THURSDAY AND FRIDAY, December 10 and 11, 1885. President—E. G. Wright. Vice-Presi dent—W. 0. Walker. Judge-M. Stilt. Stewards—W. B. Denshire, O. 0. Fooks, H. Friedlander, R. Friedlander, John Grigg. O. G. Hawdon, T. Leahy, C. W. Purnell, W. G. Ross. Treasurer—C. O. Fooks. Starter—T. Leahy. Clerk of the Scales—M, Friedlander. Clerk of the Coarse—A. Hewson. Handioap pers—The Handicapping Committee of the Club. First race each day to start at 1 p.m. I. County Hurdle Race Handicap, of 30 sovs ; over six flights of hurdles 3ft 6in high ; nomination, 1 sov ; ac ceptance, 1 sov. l£ miles. District First Day.



horses only. 2 Fbeb Handicap, of 40 so vs ; accep tance, 2 soys. 1 mi!o 3. Ashburton Cup Handicap, of 125 sova ; nomination, 1 eov ; acceptance, 6 bovs. miles. 4. Ladies’ Puksb, of 40 sovs; welter weights for age ; gentlemen riders ; entrance, 3 sovs. miles. 5. Post Stakes of 15 sovs ; catch weights; nomination, 1 sov, to be made to the Secretary immediately after ihe Ladies Purse is run. The winner to be sold by auction immediately after the race for 15 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. |-mile. Second Day. 1. Handicap. Hurdle Hace, of 50 eovs; over eight flights of hurdles about 3ft 6in high ; nomination, 1 sov,; ac ceptance, 2 sovs. 2 miles. 2. Racing Club Handicap, of 76j sovs ; nomination, 1 sov; acceptance, 3 sovs. 1£ miles. 3. County Plate Handicap, of 25 sovs; nomination, Ifsov; acceptance, l|sov. District horses only. 1 j miles. 4. Totalisatob Stakes, of 15 sovs ; mini mum weight Sat; 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. £ mile. 5. Wblteb Handi ap, of 40 sovsj; nomi nation, 1 sov ; acceptance, 2 sovs ; minimum weight, 10st. For horses that have never won more than 25 sova 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 bo 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 Bales 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 15, 1885, and up to the date of the forthcoming meeting, * nd owned by a person who has resided in he said district during the same period. 4. Five per cent, will be deducted from the gross of all moneys payable in accord ance with this piogramme for expenses of: the course. 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 must 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. Public Companies. IVTEW ZEALAND LOAN & MER OANTILE 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, Hid is. 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 iN CANTERBURY FOR— Ruston Proctor and Co. ’b celebrated Com bined Threshing Machines and acknowledged to be the Best Machines imported into New Zealand. Felton and Goilleanme s Patent Galvan ised Steel-barb Fencing Wire Candy’s Patent Cotton Belting. Maldon Island Guano. Farther particulars on triplication at the Company’s Off cos, Christchurch, Ashbur ton and Rakaia. JOHN COOKE, Marager Christchurch H. Agent, Asbpipt'' C V? JRNBP



Business Notices qorn and ohaf store. OHAFFCUTTING. CHAFFOUTTING We are prepared to out Chaff In any quantities, on Farmer’s premises. Tones & Bradshaw HAVELOCK STREET. 1 67



* LFORD FOREST HOTEL. O. John Tisch, Who has again taken the hotel at Alford Forest, would be glad to receive a call from his old friends and as many nev nes as can make it convenient to look in Wood accommodation for horses. 1328 FOR the Blood is the Life.—Clarke’s world-famed bloodmixtureis warranted to cleanse the blood from all impurities from whatever cause arising. For scrofula, scurvy, skin and blood diseases, and sores of all kinds, its effects are marvellous. Thousands of testimonials. Sold in bottles 2s 6d and H.s each by chemists and patent medicine vendors everywhere Sole proprietors, The Lincoln and Midland Counties Drug Go., Lincoln, r ngland 1 IP MedlcaL QN- E WORD. Dear 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 that it la 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, is 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 Haydock’s New Liver Pills. The reason of this de mand is because we find in Haydook’ B New Liver Pills a wonderful and extra 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 Barmah, 8.1. Honored and Learned Physician—The urworthy one who dares to address you and come before yon bnmbly in the daat, begs for his people (caste) that you would deign to look upon their ignoble miseries and care them with your Life-giving grains (Pills). Illustrious one your most potent medicine is life to them and their children, and all the Drag Bazaars are empty and your Soul is not in them. This bumble petitioner although he is lowly and not worthy to be in your high presence prays that you will graciously permit your Life gr *ua (Pills) to come to Aykab. To the mt. learned and wise Physician Hay look (Haydook) of high name. Native to the States of America, united in North America Country. Serviely signing for himself and twenty three others, the Petititioner places his flign > XNALL Fanaibsbebanoiel. Carml, 111., April 2, 1884. Db J. Haydook : Dear Sir—l received your Pills a week ago. 1 have tried them and must say that 1 never had so much good done by anything as they have me. I have suffered tor 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 hero 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. I had to check 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, Carml, 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 buss 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 copy of pamphlet—" The Liver and its Mystery.” It furnishes valuable information to all. HAYDOOK & 00 New York, U.S, Caution I—Druggists are desired to no tvce that the name of J. H. Francis, sole agent, is written across each dozen pack ages of Haydook’s Liver Pills. All with out this are counterfeits. P. HAYMaN 6 0., Events foi New Zealand- *3



Business Notices NE bo* of Clark’s b 41 pills is war ranted to cure all discharges from the urinary organs in either sex (acquired or constitutional), gravel and pains in the back. Guaranteed tree ..from mercury. Sold in boxes 4a 6d each, by all chemists and patent medicine vendors. Sole pro prietors, The Lincoln and Midland Coun ties Drug 00., Lincoln, England. Whole sale of all the wholesale houses. 1 18 Reid and gray’s New Positive Feed Broadcast Seedsower,



For Sowing Grain, Grass, Turnip, Rape, Mangold, etc., and the Turnip Sower can bn 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 absolnte regularity on either exces sively rough or very smooth land. It will sow any desired quantity of Grain or Grass by simply changing one wheel. Corn Drills all Sizes. Jointed Pulverising Disc H aero we. The Best. —Over 500 in use. Improved Prize Ohafkcutxers. —With cast-steel mouthpieces, when properly handled, make no long straws, conse quently chaff requires no riddling. They are in use largely all over .New Zealand, several of the large-sized machines being lately fitted up at Christchurch. Improved Double and Treble Furrow Ploughs.—The best, and consequently the cheapest in the market. 3,4, and 6 leaf harrows. Square linked chain har rows- New design of tripod harrows. 5 and 7 tined 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. Ropes and pully 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 any length and guage. Drays made from best sea soned timber, with Gilpin axles. Gray’s patent standard for folding sheep. Winner*. Jf the Gold Medal at the Melbourne Exhibition for thei* 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 Reid and Gray, of Dunedin, New Zealand, in Jnish and con struction it is far superior to any other



Rakaia. The New Zealand Loan Mercantile Agency Company are now representing ns m this district REID ORA v ri ’.HE ASHBURTON COUNTY J STOCK AND SA LEY ARDS COMPANY (Limited), Is prepared to Dip Sheep j[N large or small lots at the following scale of charges : For the first 600 sheep, one penny each For the second 500 sheep, one half penny each For,thesecond 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. -tyj-QRE 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. Soldfeverywhere at Is 6d and 2s 6d per bottle. Wholesale agents, Kempthorne, Prosser and Co., Christchurch, and at the proprietor, H. Citron, Chemist, Akaroa. Ashburton Agent—Obas. Neate, Chemist:.



ATCHMAKERS tIEWELIIRS, y CH-CH. Government Notice. THK PUBLIC TRUST OFJfICE OF NEW ZEALAND. Atention Is directed to the provisions of 'he Acts establishing this Office, and to the advantages placed thereby within easy each of every colonist. Subject to such provisions, the State c€ers to every per on ; I.—About to make his or her Will or Codicil. 2.—lntending 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 bo relieved m che burthen of Trustee hip or Adminis ratlon, the option of ob< jg the State ma thinery, and gives an absolute guarantee against loss of funds by fraud, peculation, or dishonesty. Every information may be obtained f«»m ALEXANDER LEAN, Agent at Christchurch; Or from R. O. HAMBRTON, I Public Wellington, I Utb May, 1881



Business Notices. pitOWN IRON WORKS, ARMAGH STREET, Christchurch. Portable Kanges Burn Wood and Coal—ln Four Sizes. PAINTED CORRUGATED IRON IN Eour, Six and Seven Feet Lengths. 40 pec cent. Cheaper than Galvanised Iron. 10 1988 HGRIESSELICH AND CO. • WEAVERS’ HALL, WOOL EXCHANGE, LONDON, SHIPPING AND COMMISSION MERCHANTS, Established 1866. Ship to order any description of British and Continental Goods upon 2£ per cent, commission, selected by buyers with Colonial experience, and attend to the prompt realisation of Produce at highest prices upon 1 per cent, commission. Orders to be accompanied by Letters of Credit or part remittance in Bank Drafts or Produce. Open Policies of Insurance for floating cargoes to cover sea risks. References—Chief Office of the London and Westminster Bank, or Agra Bank, London, and most of the Colonial Banks. Current Price L’-sts, Produce Reports, and any necessary samples or information on application. 1 35



His Lordship’s HOTEL AND LARDER, LICHFIELD STREET, Christchurch. THE Propietor of the above Hotel begs 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 C A SHE L STREET, etchurch. (Under loprietorahip 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, 6s 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 15 p. m. For further particulars, apply on the premises ; or, by letter, to MANAGER, Metropolitan Hotel, Box 14, 6 18 Christchurch. 4 SHBDRTON PEKMAJNENT A BUILDING & INVESTMENT SOCIETY. The above Society pays Interest at th rate of 4J per cent, per annum for De posits at Call, 6 per cant, per annum tor three months, and 6 per cent, per annum if fixed tor 6 months or over j ward, manager. Office.- Arcade Chambers, Burnett tree* yy E have for sale cheap. WOOLPACKS, full weights FENCING WIBP Nos. 8 and 9, at less than c 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, flossette, 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, &c., of CHRISTCHURCH VTTILL visit Ashburton on Satnrday, 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 w 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. Be hopes by strict attention to business and making a good article, to secure a share uf public patronage. Address—BUßNETT STREET, wamises occupied by Mr J. Meech.



Business Notices. f TO THRESHING MACHINE PROPRIETORS Threshing Books of all kinds and sizes neatly printed and bound to order at the Guardian Office. A CARO—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 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 r i‘. Inman, station D, New York City, U. S. A. 1 Caution. SOME unscrupulous firms are trying to force on the New Zealand pe pie a Nostrum, under tne cloak that it is made in th“ United States— ./HIGH 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 Squre, Panelled, Amber colored Bottles, with White Label on one side, printed (n 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.



New|City Tailoring. LONG-FELT 'WANT SUPPLIED. EVERY GARMENT THOROUGHLY SHRUNK AND MADE TO FIT THE FIGURE. 250 NEW PATTERNS of Kaiapol, Oamaru, Dunedin, Scott’s, and West of England 1 weeds to select from. Wonderful value for ready money. Our 21s TROUSERS (two pairs for 39i 6d), and suits as above. Gr. L. Beath & Co.’s NEW BRANCH (late Hyde’s Boot Shop, Cashel st.), Tailobs and Woollen Deapebs. SUITS TO MEASURE, I- One trial solicited SPECIALITIES trade supplied with Tweeds at mill prices.



XM per day to be 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. Boy. and girls earn nearly as much as Full particulars and instructions maile.. free. Bow is the time—don't delay, but write to us at once. ddress Stinbon an i) Go. Portland, Maine, United States. B. MORRIS being the first to RE DUCE the Price of BREAD in Ashbur ton, takes this opportunity of thanking his customers for past favors, end 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 Bakery, for the Westerfield Flour Mills. B. MORRIS, MILIFH. WESTERFIELD ’lB sd,



.Business .nonces' H. J. Wood & Co., WHOLESALE AND RET All STATIONERS, Direct Importers of Books, Mtpilini, Newspapers and Fancy Goods, Engravers, Lithographers, Printers aa Bookbinders. 1178 have much pleasure in informiit| * ’ oar rained customers and the pnblia generally that we have opened a Branok o f our well-known Christchurch business Temporary premises and office in Town Hall Buildings, Ashburton, fender the management of Mr L. F. Andre war (late Andrewes Bros). Orders for Books Stationery, Magazines and Newspapers received by Mr Andrewes and executed promptly from oar Cbristcharch stock, rhich is the largest of it kind in the i lony. Stores and Schools supplied at our Wholesale Prices. Estimates given! for Printing and Book binding H. J. WOOD & 00., Stationers’ Hall, 240 High street, and 9 Cathedral Square Christchurch ; and Town Hall, Ashburton. Having purchased the Stock of Books Stationery and Fancy Goods from;| Official Assignee in the estate of Mr L. 7 Andrewes, we propose holding a Olearint Sale of same, and a quantity of otbei surplus stock at Less than Half Cost prices for fourteen Jays. Note papers from 2d per quire j Music 60. for 3s pieces; Toys at any price to clear. All licrs not disposed of in way will be sold by Auction. All accounts to be paid to Mr L- F Andrewes, aa collector for the Assignee. H T. WOOD & GO. AS H B|TJ|R TON (To AND FIREWOOD DEPOT. R. S. Bean Has for Sale at Cheapest Bates (delivereA to customers), Westport, Newcastle, Kaitangata and Brookfield Goal ; also Potatoes, Chaff, Bran, Oats, Pig Fee •fee., &c., &o. R. S. BEAN, West street. N.B.—A first-class Family Express Sale—cheap 8 419



MR SIDNEY WOLF From the Royal Academy of Miuio Professor of Pianoforte and Singing, Begs to inform the inhabitants of Ashbnr ' m and surrounding district that the fresh - -tn commences on THURSDAY, the Bth instant. For terms apply to Mr Wour, at faia residence, Cox street; or at Mr T. F Farley, stationer, Saunders’ Buildings. Concerts, balls and parties arranged Pianofortes tuned, toned and regulated. ’ 81 Thos. Bullock. FOR SALE—Turnip Drill, by Sooth and Macdonald, together with manure distributor. T. BULLOCK TO LET—Allenton Bouse, containing 9 rooms, together with about 10 acres of land, pleasantly situated opposite the Racecourse. Apply to T. Bullock OW PRICED LAND— 100 aorer being R.S. numbered 33,944, about 3 miles from the Tinwald Saleyards, to let on the following terms, viz. First year, Is 9d per acre ; second year, 2s per acre; third year, 2s 6d per do.; with a purchasing clause, if desired, at L2 6s pe: acre. This would be very suitable for a paddock for persons bringing stock for aale. T. BULLOCK. I7UIR SALE- A Bargain—Town Section JJ 447, Burnett street, with 4 roomed Cottage thereon, centrally situated, being only two sections from the old Boroug'i Council Chambers. Price, only Liberal terms. For particulars apply to T. BULLOCK FOR SALE, by order of the Mortga gees—Town Section 536, Peter street, on which is erected a large wo-story building, occupied by Mr Savage as shop and dwelling house. There is also a stable and other buildings erected thereon. This property must be sold. Term liberal. Apply to T BULLOCK REVISED LIST of PROPERTIES A; For Sale and to Let, eta SUBURBAN. Lot 86. North-wesi Town Belt, con taming 1 acre, capital site for a private residence Lota 94, 96, 96, fronting the Wakanni road, good site for a house Lots 62 63, corner of Wakanni road and Town Belt Lot 22, containing j-acre, with five roomed house, Alford Forest road Lots 42, 43, 44, 62, 63, together with house, Allenton, near the Woollen Factory



TOWN PROPERTIES. 777, Corner of Cox and William street 778, Adjoining fronting Cox street 635, Peter street, with dwelling-honsa and blacksmith’s shop. 646, 554, 655, To let only, at a nomi nal rental. 118, 119, Moore street west Five acres, first class building corner of Middle and Allan road TINWALD. Lot 43, fenced and planted, with three. roomed house thereon Lota 356, 359, 360 TO LET: Commodious premises in East street Blacksmith’s shop, together with dwelling-house, in Peter street Five-roomed house at Trevorton Four-roomed house at Trevorton Four-roomed house, Graham’s road Tlnwaid Shop and boarding-house in Triangle uottHge at Hampstead, rent 4s per week Shop «ni dwelling in Moore street. 12s 6d per week—commodi.-na hoard.a' house to let at the above rental MISCELLANEOUS • FOR SALE Eight horse power portable engine, chea Spring carts, new 1 Roughs, harrows Second-hand Drays Thomas BuUock, *RO *, SHJBURTOJf 1