The Ashburton Guardian.

VOL. V.-No. 1,4*20

ASHBURTON. SATURDAY. JAN LAKY 3. 1885.

[PRICE—ONE PENNY-



Surveyor. Civil B ft EL FOOKS U Architi srvn Kkoihkxb3, Yav ■ StravxroßS, Ain> Li triangle, mri Ashboh'm BMppini Shortest ane* : ROUTE TO OR AND EUROPE, THRO AND, via SANDWICE . The Pacific Mail Stei (under contract with t and New South Wales G despatch the undermenti under:— Steamers. City of Sydney ... 3,£00 Amtoulk ... ... 3,fiioo Zealandia... ... 3,5!00 Passengers booked to pool, .or Paris at a th securing special advamtaj ' For rates of Freight ai •or full information, appl GARD’NER & PIO , 161. Hereford strei i . Oonveyitnc niINWALD AND MO JL RAILWA MOUNT SOMERS A] ROYAL MAIL C ThiaCoaoh leaves Hood 1 • Somerp, for Anama Eailv 7.80 a.nju. and 6.35 p.xn. and Saturday; returning to on the arrival of each Itnii Parcels andLoggage attended to Single faxes, ?a; ret n JC P austbalasi ARC EL S EI Parcels and Packages fo iddrass, at cheap, thro ates. One charge. No extras. No charge for booking ( Kickages up to B6lbs vei aty. Daily aa<lwtdwt. 1 Jreat Britain, Europe an ivery steamer. . Extract from tariff, inclu o Addresaof Consignee "TTF ■. s* w if £ *» !* »*. -r a g> cm We are now receiving pi to despatch per Tongari month. Beviaed cheap ra Insurance effected if dei in tot *,ll mipAvWiftfiA



Consultation- NEWS. £i,UOO 320 CASH PRIZES. SEVENTH GRAND HAMBURG ' DRAWING IS NOW OPEN. To a purchaser of 25 programmes one will be given gratis. The six previous drawings were filled, and applications that came too late will be registered in the seventh drawing. The seventh grand drawing for L 4,000 will {close the end of February, an-i tbe eighth Hamburg drawing will oten on the Ist March. This seventh grand drawing will consist of 320 money prizes, amounting to 1j4,000 subscribed by 8,000 members at 10s each. The various Money Prizes will be dis tributed as follows : 1 £3OO prize; 1 £2OO prize; I £IOO prize; 2 £SO prizes; 10 £3O prizes; 15 £25 prizes; 15 £2O prizes; 15 £l6 prizes ; 160 £lO prizes ; ICO £5 prizes. Total amount, £4,000: 320 money prizes. To a purchaser of 25 programmes one will be given gratis. The grand principle of these Hamburg Drawings is that a purchased of 25 pro gramea is guaranteed a prize, aad the chances are in favor of the investor draw ing a large prize, as there are 220 large prizes to 100 small' ones. To any inves tor of £2 the chances are only 6 to 1 against him drawing a prize, and the head prize or any other may be dra-sm by any investor of 10s. Read this carefully. —ln Boaz’s Grand Hamburg Drawings the greatest odds are only 25 to 1 against an investor of 10a drawing a prize. But carefully note the enormous odds against investors drawing a horse or cash prize in any of the horse consultations. The marbles are replaced for each drawing of the cash prizes, which gives the enormous odds against investors. This Company would simply ask investors to calculate the odds before placing their investments in any horse consultations; and this Com pany would not presume to tell the public that they have a number of chances and can win a number of prizes for a single in vestment of 10s. Note.—Prize winners whether winning large or small prizes are informed that tbeir'namcs will not be made public with out their written consent. This course will be pursued in consequence of the company having received many letters at various times from prize winners, particu larly requesting the company not on any account to make their names public. . This 7tb' grand drawing for £4,000 will take place under the supetvision of a com mittee of eight gentlemen, and the prizes will be paid over as early as possible after the drawing. Notice —Country cheques marked cor rect by Bank, only payable to a number, and la added for exchange. Post-office orders preferred, made payable only to Boaz. Bank notes accepted. Two 2d stamps for reply and result. Registered letters rnd telegrams not received. Name and address of applicant should be plainly written. All letter" must he addressed ■p A - ry, Care Mr Moaely, X)Ud/Zij Wholesale -& Retail Tobacconist, Bex P4Po»t Office Duned’ 1*? 1136 Business Notices



£IOOO. PRESENTATION off CHRISTMAS & NEW YEAR GIFTS. Anticipating the arrival of seve ral large consignments of choice goods suitable for the Christmas trade, we purpose AT ONCE presenting our clients with tickets entitling them to participate in the Presentation. The PRESENTS, consisting of Works of Art, Needlework, Work boxes, Writing Desks, British and Foreign Toys, SEWING MACHINES, Japan eee Goods, &0. , will be unpacked on or about DECEMBER Ist. On and after THURSDAY NEXT, 23kd OCTOBER, every customer will receive a ticket with each purchase, entitling the holder to select any present to the value stated on the ticket, which will amount to about ONE SEVENTH of the PURCHASE MONEY. Gc L. Beath & Co., ARGYLE HOUSE 5 100 T PURCHASERS Off OR r WN LANDS. FOR SALE—The NEW ZEALAND CROWN LANDS GUIDE for 1884. Price, Jne Shilling. Apply, “GUARDIAN " OFFICE.



Consultation. Robin hood’s great novelty COMPANY’S PROGRAMME On the C. J C. SUMMER MEETING to bo held on the Christchurch Racecourse on THURSDAY, JANUARY Ist, 1885. Will close on December 30th, 1834. Midsummer Handicap and Middle Park Stakes, 3,000 shares at 10s each—£l,sCo. Five separate allotments, each shuro having five chances. 104 Pr'z p. Midsummer Handicap (30 Priz s).— Ist horse, £3OO ; 2nd horse, £IGO ; 3 d horse, LSO ; other starters and non-starters divided, £250 ; total, £7OO. i Middle Park Stakes (34 Przes) —l-st j horse, £l5O ; 2nd horse, £75 ; 3rd £10 : other starters and non-starters divided, £250 ; total, £525. 40 Cash Prizes.—lst class, 3 at £2O, £6O ; 2nd class, G at £lO, £6O ; 3rd class, 31 at £5, £165 ; total, £275. From the big business done by us since starting, more especially on the Melbourne and New Zealand Cups, just closed, and result slips of which are hereby tendered you, we feel confident in saying that this programme will more than fill. We shall, therefore, sell on, no matter how many, until our advertised date of closing, and the prizes will then be increased pro rata if our anticipations are correct. fn writing for tickets it would be better for many reasons to enclose »n envelope. Applications, if by letter, with two two penny stamps, and exchange on cheques marked correct, Is added. Please write signature and address legibly, to avoid errors; Money Orders preferred. Bank notes and drafts, registered letters and tele grams received and promptly attended to. Our special unlimited (N.Z. Cup) ran up to 2,550 in seven days. Melbourne and New Zealand Cup pro gramme closed with 10,625 subscribers. N.B. —All letters containing coin or notes must be registered, or Is Compul sory Registration Fee is liable to be charged by the Post Office authorities. 10 per cent, always deducted from all Prize Money, 4 per cent, of which we pay to agents who sell for us, or clients who purchase books of 25 tickets. Address—ROßlN HOuD, Care of Thos. Stapleton, Box 238, P. 0., Cbrittohurch. Cr care of Jubal Fleming, City Baths, Colombo st., Christchurch. N.B.—No connection with any other Company Business Notices-



AS H B U R T O FURNISHING WAREHOUSE, Next the Post Office. J. A. Persson, Begs to inform his friends and customer ’ that he has cleared out all his old stock and has opened with an entirely NEW and SERVICEABLE STOCK of House hold FURNITURE TO SUIT ALL CLASSES, and at most reasonable terms, and intending purchasers cannot do better than inspect J. A. PERSSON’S stock before going elsewhere. Agent for the Cheapest Venetian Blind maker in the colony. _____ J. A. P. having made ar rangements for a Heaiae and Mourning Coach is prepared to execute funerals in Town or Country cheaper than any other house in Ashburton. J. A. PERSSON, Ashburton, Warehouse and Workshops—Opposite Railway Station and next to Post Office. Ti A. GATES, PETER! U [STREET O g L M f D PICTURES I W Framed Artistically. N B MAPS Properly Mounted. G None but the best materials ONE BUT THE BEST E Cabinet-making Executed G W in inimitable style, , N and Cheaply. I U UNDERTAKER & cabinetmaker. o t j(?/l per day to b® “ad® by P er ' oti A<J 3it t sons of either sex, In their own localities, at work for us. New business. All meet with wonderful sue 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 astu Full particulars and instructions free. Now is the time—don't delay, but write to ua at once. Address Stinson ani> Co. Portland, Maine, United States. mHE MUTUAL ASSURANCE SOCIETY OF VICTORIA (LIMITED). Head Office : 77, Collins street west, Melbourne, FOR LIFE ASSURANCE AND ENDOWMENTS. Policy-holders Divide Profits. Head Office for Middle Island, New Zealand : COLONIAL BANK BUILDINGS, Dunedin. Directors—Hon William Bayles (Mel bourne), Hon.W. H. Reynolds, M.L.0., chairman j John M. Ritchie, Esq., J.P. ; John Roberts, Esq., J.P. WILLIAM WILLS, Resident Secretary. CHRISTCHURCH DISTRICT AGENCY City Chambers, Hereford street, (Opposite Bank of New Zealand). 1 W. H. BROWNE, District Agent. Local Agent, ’ Geo. F. Henry, BAKERS BUILDINGS, l iu'ul iiitn, A 1 luUr-



Dressmaking. UNDERCLOTHING. MISS KINGSBURY Begs to announce to her numerous patrons that she has removed to Tancretf street, opposite Mr Chapman’s, painters, Ashburton. List of Prices for making Dresses—Chil dren’s, 2s 6d to 7s ; Ladies', 6s to 12s 6d. Orders promptly attended to. 3962 Reid and gray’s New Positive Feed Broadcast Beedsower, 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 absolute 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 Pulvebisino Disc Harrows. The Best. —Over 600 in use. Improved Prize Chafpcuttbes. —With cast-steel mouthpieces, when properly handled, make no long straws, conse- i quently chaff requires no riddling. They are in use largely all over IS ew Zealand, several of the large-sized machines being lately fitted up at Christchurch. Improved Double and Treble Furrow Ploughs —The beat, and consequently I the cheapest in the market. 3,4, and 5 I 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. Winners of 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 Reid and Gray, of Dunedin, New Zealand, in finish and con struction it is far superior to any other Eakaia. The New Zealand Loan Mercantile Agency Company are now representing ns in this district HBID \ GRAY



Business Notices. ' USTBALIAN S rIEROANTILE UNION INSU RANGE COMPANY (LIMITED CAPITAL £250,000. Twenty Per Cent, of Profits Divided Annually among the Pol Holders. LOWEST RATES OF PREMIUM. STACKS, BARNS, AND AGRICULTURAL RISKS GENERALLY, on most Favorable Terms. Special Notice. —As this Company has boon the means ot Reducing Fire Premiums, Insurers will best consult their own atereats by he- r lily supporting it, and so prevent a return to the Old It.-.tes. Agent for Ashburton and District, Walter B. Moss, “GUARDIAN'’ OFFICE. CANTERBURY BRANCH. f//?4 C& f\S ais'ftß'^N'CC *5 Established 1859 Capital i ICOC*? i.ifTED LIRBIUTT OF Sf/FPF''C' ' F* r I|IHE PREMIER- COLONIAL COMPANY FIRE AND MARINE RISKS, ALSO RISKS ON GROWING CROPS ACCEPTED AT THE LOWEST CURRENT RATES. George Jameson. AGENT, ASHBURTON. 24 HE WONDER OF THE WORLD, Herman’s WORLD-RENOWNED SHEEP WASH AND CELEBRATED VERMIN DESTROYER. This preparation is known throughout the civilised world to be far superior to any thing yet discovered for eradicating tick, scab or lice on sheep, goats or cattle. It is sufficient to say that One Shilling Packet of the Powder dissolved in two buckets of water will wash Eighteen Sheep. This admits the most economial, as well as the simplest plan in the world for the cure and prevention of diseases incident to farm stock. By its use the farmer can secure the health of his stock at the rate of |d per head per annum. In al large Sheep Districts in Australia, South America, and Africa, no other pre paration is used. The vermin destroyer is also invaluable for the of the Horticulturist; and it is most extensively used by the Flower and Kitchen Gardener n Europe, America, and the British possessions in all parts of the Globe. One packet dissolved in two buckets of water will serve for over half an acre of ground and will effectually prevent blight and exclude all other garden pests. As a Vermin Killer it is an unrivalled specific. I;s use will speedily exterminate all household pests, such as bugs, cockroaches, foas cn animals, moths in furs, and insects on birds of ail kinds, from the canary to the poultry. For this purpose eimpl and plain directions are given on every packet. The powder can also be used In a dry state for the destruction of rats and mice. A little sprinkled on a shoe of bread and butter, or a piece of meat or cheese is sought after greedily by those verm*/* while the household pets such as oats and dogs will not touch it in' any form, and si ■ therefore perfectly safe. The above marvellous discovery has gained for Berman Bros, and Co., London, the silver medal at the mteroolonial Exhibition at Melbourne, 1866, besides numerous testimonials from Government offleia and all the elite of the medical faculty in Europe. HERMAN BROS, & CO. beg to announci that they have appointed CHARLES NEATE, Chemist and Druggist, East street, their sole Agent for Ashburton and vicinity, and from him the preparation cat be obtained in parcels. Price —One Shilling; or six packets for Five Shillings. Liberal reduction Manufactory—BEAUMONT SQUARE, MILE END ROAD. LONDON. 8 28



ADMISSION FREE.—There are several subjects agitating just now the pubbc m;nd, and need not be enumerated: These all, however, retire before the all engrossing ques tion, Where can we procure good tea? Many fortunate persons have set this question at rest by purchasing tire favorite blends of Nelson, Moate and Co.; but many have not done so, and, consequently, their minds are still un settled, and a feeling of unrest prevai’s. The remedy is easy and certain. Give me a call. Admission 'ree I Great variety of well-chosen goods in stock, too numerous to particularise, and all to be sold at the lowest possible prices for cash or monthly accounts, H. M. Carson, Grocery, Fruit and Italian Warehouse, between the two banks, wholesale and retail agent for Nelson Moate and Co.’s pure blended leas, in packets and boxes. OTHERHAM WATCHES From £5 10a. ATfSMMAKERS EWELItRS CH-CH. COACH FACTORY, Havelock stehet. Established 1876. Baker & Brown, OOAOHBUILDERS, Ac., Manufacturers of all kinds of buggies and carriages of English or American designs. Workmanship Guaranteed. Buggies repaired, re-palnted, re-trim med, etc.



Business Notices. J. C. Duncan, Licensed land broker, General Agent and Accountant, Ashburton. Agent for Victoria Insurance Co., Limited, New Zealand Accident In surance Co., National Mutual Life Asso cialion of Australasia, Limited, etc. J. C. Duncan having found the timber trade an unprofitable line is - determined in the future to stick to the following branches of business, which ho is prepared to undertake and attend to, as hereto fore, in a straightforward and upright manner. Fire, Accident, and Life Insur ance, prepare Mortgages and Transfers, and all other work under the “ Land Transfer Act,” Negotiate Loans and In vest money, let houses to good tenants and collect rents and debts, Arbitration, Valuation, Auditing, Accountants’ work in all branches, and every description of suchlike work. Properties for sale in town and country. Temporary office— EAST STREET, Opposite Bank of New Zealand. 9 1650 O T I 0 E. TO THE INHABITANTS OF ASH BURTON AND SURROUNDING DISTRICTS. G. J. F. Lublow, While thanking the inhabitants of the above districts for the very liberal support accorded to him for the past five years respectfully calls their attention to the unprecedentadly large stock of goods now held by him, recently received FROM THE HOME MARKETS, comprising some of the very best class of goods manufactured in the West of Eng land Mills, and consists of plain BLACK CLOTHS, BLUE CLOTHS. FANCY COATINGS, AND HEAVY TWEEDS of every ffiade, suitable for the coming season, a splendid assortment of the newest Over-coatings ; also, a choice col lection of Kaiapoi and Mosgiel Tweeds, etc., of the newest patterns. Upwards of 4,000 yards to select from of English, Scotch and Colonial manufactured goods, from which he is prepared to execute all orders entrusted to him at astonishingly low prices. Style, fit and the best work manship is guaranteed. Come, see and judge for yourselves. A variety of Kaiapoi Flamtels, Under shirts, Drawers Socks, etc., always in stock l -' 7 S4 P. AILOR T Cairns, AND OLO T H IjE R U. d t Ct go xn GO o erf WA o DO a 05 to CD O P O 03 GO d © hi > CD o Or o GO



'jIHE THOROUGHBRED HORSE DIGBY GRAND, By Traducer —Aglaia (imp)., Will Travel the Districts of METHVEN, MOUNT SOMERS AND HINDS, this Season. 9 1476 JOHN GRIGG.



IHE CARRIAGE ENTIRE HORSE DEXTER will travel the Ashburton district this season. Dexter is a beautiful brown horse rising eight years old, stands sixteen hands one inch high, with black points, has splendid action, good temper, and sure foal-getter. Dexter was got by that noted horse Talisman out of the far famed trotting mare Gentle Annie (well Known both in Canterbury and Otago), imported from Australia. For further par.iculara apply to SCOTT & NEWMAN, 9 1784 Proprietors.



CORNER OP HIGH AND ST. ASAPH STREETS, CHRISTCHURCH. All Goods warranto well shrank, by our patent shrinking machine. PATTERNS OF TWEEDS SENT ON PPLIOATION U Public Companies. ■\rEW 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 clips of Wool. RECEIVES CONSIGNMENTS of Wool, Grain, Tallow, Leather, Hides, 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 SALESof 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 CANTERBURY FOR— Ruston Proctor and Co.’s celebrated Com bined Threshing Machines and Engines, acknowledged to be the Best Machines imported into New Zealand. Felton and Guilleanme’s Patent Galvan ised Steel-barb Fencing Wire Candy’s Patent Cotton Belting. Maldon Island Guano. Farther particulars on application at the Company’s Offices, Christchurch, Ashbur ton and Rakaia. JOHN COOKE, Manager. Christchurch, H. 11. SEORETAN, i. gent, A shbnrto . 0. W BURNER. - 0 leu



CHEVIOT, Traduoer—ldalia. ''For extended pedigree see English or I Jew Zealand Stud Books). WILL SERVE MARES THIS SEASON. TRRbiS: Thoroughbreds, £1010s; half-breda £5 ss. Before using another horse breeders will do well to see Cheviot, admittedly the grandest thoroughbred ever produced in the colony. Good paddocking for mares at Is 6d per week. For further particulars see cards, or apply to the groom in charge, at Totty and Lovell’s Stables. W. COOKSON, ?d) 1351 Groom in Charge. fJIO STAND THIS SEASON—IBB4. And Travel the Ashburton, Methven and surrounding districts, GOLD COAST. New Blood. Winning Blood. Pedigree Gold Coast is a bright almond chestnut, five years old, bred by J. Field, Eeq., of Tasmania. He stands 16 hands high, by St Albans out of the dam of West Coast by Peter Wilkins (imp.) g dam The Dove by English Gen tleman (imp.), g g dam Farmer’s Daugh ter by Jersey (imp.), g g g dam Pet by Boliver (imp.), g g g g dam Whizgig (imp,). Gold Coast claims to u e very closely related to the most noted performers oa the turf up to the present season—Tas man, Johnny Faulkner, Captain Webster, Stockwell, Malua, Sheet Anchor, Prodi gal, Blink Bonny (winner of the Caulfield Cup), and a host of other winners. Gold Coast is very fast, but could never be got to the post fit enough, owing to his leg getting a wrench on board the steamer when being shipped. Terms—L3 5s for season, payable Ist January; L 5 5s guarantee, Ist July; 6s groomage included, payable first ser vice. Apply to the Groom in charge, or W. DAVIDSON, 11 2033 Upper Riccarton. Business Notices. Coals, Coals. HAVING 1,000 TONS n hand of the BEST COALS imported, viz., OLD LAMBTON, We beg to solicit a share of public patron age. Farmers would do well to give us a trial. 1679 MATSON, COX & CO. MRS HOOS, (Late of Melbourne), Dress and mantle makef Tanored STREET, I (Corner of Tanored and Gass tseets), Ashburton. Fit and Style Guaranteed. Charges moderate. 3 396 An Apprentice Wanted. 1 A AAA BOTTLES SOLD LAST -LvaUUU last WINTER. USE DR ERNEST LOW’S Cherry Pectoral, A safe, pleasant, and reliable medicine for the cure of Colds, Coughs, and all Throat and Lung diseases, Sold all over the colonies by Chemists and Storekeepers in Is 6d and 2s 6d bottles. Wholesale Agents Harris and Son, and Kempthorne, Prosser and Co. Christchurch ; or to the proprietor, H. CITRON, 6 1110 Akaroa.



FOREST HOTEL. 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 gjV look in Good acco> ndation for horses. 1328 Jjl O R SALE, CRUSHED OATS, 2s 6d per bushel. OHAFF, BRAN, &o. FIRST-CLASS POTATOES. A LOT OP IRON TANKS. Joseph Clark,



Business Notice. Horse Breaking. TOTTY & LOVELL are prepared to Break Young Horses to Saddle at L2 each ; Saddle and Harness, L 3.105. VICTORIAN STABLES, Tancred street. 9 1647 O T _ 1 0 NEW BAKERY & FLOUR STORE, &0. Benjamin Morris Desires to return his best thanks to the public for the liberal support accorded to him since he has taken over the Wester* field Mills. He begs to state that he has now OPENED a STORE in the TRIANGLE, WAKANUI ROAD, where all orders by his former customer and others will be promptly attended to. WHEATEN MEAL from Westerfield BRAN and SHARPS always in stock He also begs to intimate that he' now OPENED A BAKERY, ' under the management of a first-class Baker, and trusts by strict attention t business to merit a share of publl patronage. ANALYSIS OF WESTERFJ ELD FLOUR. “ I have examined both chemically and microscopically the, whole grain flour manufactured by Mr B. Mobbis. I find' it to he quite free from adulteration, an/ made from sound wheat of good quality, “A. W. BICKERTON, “ Colonial Analyst.’* August 25th, 1884. 8 158 nEOWN IRON WORKS, ARMAGH STREET, Christchurch. Portable Banges Burn Wood and Coal—in Fonr Sizer. PAINTED CORRUGATED IRON IN Vour, Five, Six and Seven Feet Lengths. 40 per cent. Cheaper than Galvanised Iron. 10 1988 QUILL’S HOTEL, LIVERY, BAIT AND LETTING Stables, ASHBURTON. JOHN BEECHER begs to inform his friends and the public that he has under taken the management of the above Stables for Mr Quill, and trusts that his long experience in this particular line of business will ensure a share of public patronage. Single and double baggies always on hand for hire, and only first-class qu'et and good horses, both in saddle and har ness, kept on the premises. Wedding and Picnic parties liberally arranged with, and those requiring con veyances of any description will save money by calling at the above Stables before hiring elsewhere. Horses bought and sold on commission and quietly broken to saddle or harness, and all charges strictly moderate. JOHN BEECHER, 10 2001 Manager. KENNEDY & Miss CAMERON DRESSMAKERS, COMPTON’S BUILDINGS, Moore Street, Ashburton. and Fit Guaranteed. Rova’ Suits Made. 3 500 Miss Sowman BEGS to inform the inhabitants of Rakaia and surrounding districts that she has OPENED business as MILLINER AND DRESSMAKER AT MRS SHARP’S, Near Railway Hotel, South Rakaia. Fit and Style Guaranteed. 8 1621 MR SIDNEY WOLF From the Royal Academy of Music, London, PROFESSOR OF SINGING AND PIANOFORTE, Cox Street, Ashburton. SINGING CLASS. Quarter commences THURSDAY, 24th, Oddfellows’ Hall. Singing at sight. Part singing, Glees, etc., etc. Terms —One Guinea per quarter. 4960 rnO TRAVEL THIS SEASON IN I THE ASHBURTON AND SUE ROUNDING DISTRICTS. THE CELEBRATED THOROUGHBRED HORSE KINGFISHER. ADMITTED by all real judges, in cluding Colonel Williams, Indian Re-mount officer, to be the grandest hone in the Australian Colonies, for producing weight carrying saddle horses. Colonel Williams visited every stud horse ; oi any note in the colonies, and this was his un solicited opinion. Kingfisher's stock top the market in the North Island, and they will assuredly do the same here. Good paddock for maxes from a distance at la per week, until stinted. Groom’s fee, 6s, payable at first service. For terms, eta, apply to E. OOOKSON 101887 OrGrocmiu