The Ashburton Guardian.

VOL,. V,—No. 1852

ASHBURTON. TUESDAY. DECEMBER 15. 1885.

TRICE-ONE PENNY



Snrreyor.OivU Engineers, &e. “ ~ -- SONS, SUBVXTOBS, AXD IiAHD BBOKBBS, * '*, TRIANGLE, WAKANDI ROAD, mINWALD AND MOUNT SOMERS 1 RAILWAY. MOUNT SOMEBsTnD CAVENDISH ROYAL MAIL COACH. The above Coach leaves Hood’s hotel • or Cavendish Railway Station every day, meeting each train. Passengers by morning train may pro* ■ seed by coach to Alford Forest, thence to MMhven in lime for the last train for i Christchurch, or may return in time for ' the last train for Ashburton. Parcels and Orders will receive every attention. Horses end Buggies on hire. 1b JOHN HOOD Architects; Dim buseonm, Vai/tatobs, Lxobkssd Ashbubtov. Conveyances.



f‘4’. AUSTRALASIAN I§3P A ' ROKLS EXPRESS >>. : Parcels and Packages forwarded to any address, at cheap, through, inclusive , <P|(i charge. No extras. No trouble, lyikharge for booking or for collecting padflpn up to 661bs weight within the city. *"l)aily d&patches by Rail, and to Great Britain, Europe and Australia by .. every steamer. Extract from tariff, including all charges to Address of Consignee : We are now receiving parcels for Home to despatch per Tongariro, sailing this month. Revised cheap rates. Insurance effected if desired. Tariff andall information onappllcatlon ' CUFF & GRAHAM, ' s 937 Post Office,. Christchurch; and liyttalton. Telephone 22. 8 1572 Business Notices.



' DANISH Seed Oats. mQB Undertslgned has a foil Stock , X COLONIAL CdOTHING DRAPERY FLANNELS, fta Boot* and Shoes, Large Stock of Groceries and Oilmen’s Stores. , % ; • ■■ ■ SPECIAL VALUE IN CHOICE TEA FEED AND SEEP OAT •. FLOUR, BRAN, AND SH BPS. All at a» poeslble. Gena no valoe and no makO-beMere or sham Lana discount, andotherlnduoemen or cash. > Families valted oa weekly oftsaerlf required. D. WILLIAMSON, East Stbxxt, Ashbubto



■■ t*ff' -'■ ■■ _ , BAKER BROS., Builders, Under takws.eta, Wakwml road wid Ow attest-«B£B. r dsalre to rtato.tinrt baring the mw rebtnAaad Improred H&lbss and MooumraCOAdß, are prepared to famish end condnrt Funersh on epeclal and most reasonable -tanns. Country ,-order* ttill receive prompt attention. Note tiiead drem. corner o* ,Wakamd rMd wd Cue street, t Orders may be left at toe Ash burton Coach Factory; or Box 16, Port Office AeWmrton. - u>* M OUNT SOMERS & METHVEN ROYAL MATT. COACH. On and after January let, 1886, the undersigned Will ran a Coach each Tues day, Thursday and Saturday, starting at noon train Hood's Hotel, Monnt Somers, ior Spnhgbom and Alford Foreet, there connecting withDufTsCoach from Methven returning isme‘evening. Fares—Spting . burn, 2s, retozn, 3s; Alford Forest, 4s, return, e.* ■’ ‘ „ I 27 T. tUX | obi cultural! Machine. Shop, WAKANCI ROAD. CHARLES RAT and Special attention given to Bicycler, Searing Macbin Law^Mtf ■IHHT* y|(Wh*woefci Combines, Chaff-cutters, i.andail classes of i, sharpened and General repairs. '



Stud Notices. Kingfisher. 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 curds, or applv to E. COOKSON, Proprietor ; or Groom in Charge. Groom’s fee as usual. 10



rjIHE THOROUGHBRED HORSE Perkin Warbeck n, (By Perkin Warbeck—Miss Kate), Will Stand this Season at GROVE FARM, TINWALD (See Garda). . For farther particulars, apply to 9 626 E. GATES, Tinwab*



TO TRAVEL thin season the Thorough bred imported Hoy-se Calstock. After this date the fee* will be:—Ls 5s for thoroughbreds; L2 10s for half-breds; guarantees, L 7 7»- Good English gr- sa paddocks free nntil Ist of January. 1886 All care but no responsibility. Groomage fees, ss, paid first service. Racing results prove that the deci sion of the judges at our show, held on the 30th of October, with regard to oar blood stock has been fully justified in the winner of the Melbourne Cup, the winner’s dam being got by Castle Hill, sire of our local horse Calstock. Good breeding this; Castle Hill is acknowledged to be the sire of the best horses over sticks in the Southern Bemisphare.



Python 4 Bay Hone bred by Hon £ B. Cox of New Sooth Wales, got byKyogle dam Natout (dam of Dsgworth and Hercolea) by Pitaford —Amber by Glancna —Spendora by Emancipation. Kyogle by William Tell, Cassandra by Tros. PYTHON has shown himself to be the uiost 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 thlon Cup in Sydney, carrying top weight and beating a field of eleven others. He also sired in New Zealand Comet and Trumpeter, winnen of many good races, although out of half-bred mares. Be is the sire of Busy-body, Hollywood and Monaghan, all showing plenty of form andqnality. Terms— rThoroughb red mares, LlO 10s; half-bred mares, L 6 6s. Payable Ist January, 1886. Oaod grass paddocks provided 2s 6d per week, every cate taken bat no responsibility. For farther particulars apply to L. MAKKBY, 0802 Proprietor, Netherby Lodge. Digby Grand. THE Thoroughbred Horse DIGBY GRAND, by Traduces (imp.) out of will stand in Ashburton on Tuesdays, and will travel the Tihwald, Winslow and Hinds districts on Wednes days. For further particulars apply to groom in charge. Tam O’Shanter Will stand at Longbeaoh. Mares grazed free until' January 1. JOHN GRIQG, Proprietor.



Kouser. TTTTC Thoroughbred Horse ROUSER, will stand in Ashburton this season. By Messenger out of Elate O’Sfaane, Messenger, bred in N.S. W. by Mr W, Town, 1 by Bottler out of LuJia . (see N,aW. Stnd Book). Kate O’Sbane, by Oaledon; (imported from Ireland) out of Lufa by Emigrant oat of Maggie (see N,Z. Sind Book). •ROUSER is a beautiful dappled grey of immense power and substance. While showing lots of quality be is fit. to carry 18st to bounds. ROUSER has proved himself fast, stout and a magnificent fencer, hut while undergoing a prepare* tlon for - die Grand National, met with an accident which necessitated throwing him out of work for a time. » Terms—L3los; guaranteed, L 5 sa. For farther particulars apply L. MARKET 10800 Proprietor, Neth?rhy Lod Stock Sales- Jiakaia Sales. WE beg to Intimate to our clients that for the fo*”,re the SALES of STOCK. IMPLEMENTS and SUNDRIES will be bdd at tbe Rakala the LAST THURSDAY in every month. NEW ZEALAND LOAN AND MER CANTILE AGENCY COMPANY, i 8 300 MATSON, OOX & 00. r KENNEDY & MISS CAMERON DRESSMAKERS, Jompton's Buildings, Moore street, AshbUrton N.B.—Registry Office to Femtls Ser wait.



Sporting. W IN3LOW AND TINWALD AMALGAMATED race meeting. Will be held (by kind permission of Mr R. Wilkin) in one of the Grove Farm paddocks, on JANUARY Ist, 1886, To start punctually at 11 o’clock. President: 0. G. Hawdon. Vice-Presidents: J. C. N. Grigg I James Wilkin D. McLean | Judge: M. Stitt. Starter. Dr Leahy. ; Handicaffebs : 6. Saunders I Dr Leahy 0. 0. Fooks ‘ or Athletics—Messrs G. James and J. Purchase Clerk op Course; David Jackson. Clerk of Scalps: Robert B. Jeff. Committee: A. McLeod James Begg E. Gates J. Beseltlne F. Levis M. Scott C. Jephson G. James 1. Hurdle Handicap, of 15 sovs. 1$ miles; «?er six flights of hurdles, about 3ft 6in high. Second horse to receive 50s from She stakes. Nomi nation, 10s; tiNWALD Cup Handicap; of 25 sova and a Cup valued 15, presented by Mr O. G. Hawdon, of Weaterfield 1$ miles. Second horse to receive L 6 from the stakes. Nomination, 20s; acceptance, 20s. 3, Trotting Race; a distance handicap, of 15 sova. Two miles. Second horso to receive 50a from the stakes. No weight under 10st. Nomination, 10s; acceptance, 15s Maiden Plate, of LlO. One mile. Weight-for-age. Entrance, 20s. 5. Selling Hack Race, 10 sovs. J mile. The winner to be sold imme diately after the race for LlO, any surplus to go to the Club's fund. Entrance, LI. Bst up Consolation Handicap, 10 sovs. One mile. Nomintion, 10«; acceptance, 10a; due within ten minutes after the weights are declared. V. Hurry Scurry, for a sweep of 10s.



ATHLETIC EVENTS. I. 100 Yards Handicap. Entrance, 2b. irst prize, LI; second, 10b Running High Jump. Entrance, First prize, LI; second, 10s 3. Quoits ; 21 yards ;21 up. First rize, L2; second, LI 4. Three Legged Kac-* Entrance, 2a per pair; 100 yards. First prize, 16s; second, 7s 6d 5. One Mile Handicap. Entrance 3s. First prize, L2; second, Ll 6 Egg and Sj>oo“ (Um. Entranoo, Ib. First prize, 10s; second, 6s 7. Single Women's Bace; 80 yards; for a dress piece 8. 220 Yards Flat Race Handicap. First prize; Ll; second, 10s; entrance, 2s 9. Married Women’s Race, 100 yards. Vor a dress piece 10. Old> Men’s Race (over 40 years). For pair of trousers; entrance, Is 11. 440 Yards Fi t Race Handicap. First prize, Ll 10.; second, lOe; entrance 2s; acceptance, Is 12. Consolation, 170 yards. First prize, 16s; second, sa; entrance, Is



RULES AND REGULATIONS. 1. No entry will be received except on «,he conditions that all disputes, claims, and objections arising out of the racing shall be decided by the Committee,. or whom they may appoint, their decision on all points in carrying out the pro gramme to be final. 2. Ashburton Racing Club rules adhered to where practicable. 3. The races are open to any horse com monly resident in the district lying North of the Orari river and Sooth of the Seiwyn river from October Ist to the date of meeting, and owned by a person who has resided in the district above defined during 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 course 5. All nominations and acceptances go to the funds of the Club. NOMINATIONS & ACCEPTANCES. All nominations to be accompanied by fees, 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, 1885. Weights will be declared on De cember 19th, 1885. Acceptances are to be made to the Secretary, at Scott’s Hotel, Tin wald ' ter than 10 p.m. on Satur day, December I 86. IBPHSON, Secretary.



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, apd with both rhyme and reason for laying out their money at my etor*). 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 mends buy every day, without the aid of advertising puff. Ido not say I slaughter, as indeed I did’nt onghter, and below the cost I 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 I have in store. The teas so ably blended, can be well recommended, as has been often ad vertised before. Nelson, Moate and Co ate showing, how the public taste is grow ing for really pure and nicely blended tey- And those who h*ve not tried them, should let self Interest guide them, and boy of me the thing that's sure to please. Tea, Grocery, Fancy Goods, Glass, China, Earthenware, Fruit and Italian Warehouse, H. M. CARSON, street, Ashburton. Agent for Arthur Yates, Garden seeds, wholesale and retail Sent for Nelson, Moate and Co’s pore iodedteas.



Sporting SOMERS ANNUAL Sports & Kaces, SATURDAY, DEOEMB R 26th, 1885, BOXING DAY. PROGRAMME• 1. Handicap Hurdle Race of 10 bovs ; entrance, 10a; acceptance, 10a ; ac ceptances to go to the aecond horse ; 2 miles ; eight flights of hurdles, 3ft 6in high 2. Maiden Plate of 5 aova, with a sweep stake of 5s each for second horse ; entrance, sa; | mile; weight-for age; for all horses that have never won public money. [ 3. Handicap Tkot of 8 sovs ; entrance, 10a, acceptance, 5s ; acceptances to go to second horse; 3 miles ; no wehht under list 71b 4. Mount Somers Cup Handicap of 12 bovs ; secoud horse to recsive 2 sovs from stake ; entrance, 10s ; accep tance, 10s; 1$ miles. 5. Pont Rack of 3so vs; second horse to save entrance; entrance,sa; height, 14 hands ; f-mila ; catch weights. 6 Hurry Scurkt, of 4 sovs, with a sweep .of 6s to go to second horse ; entrance 6s ; 1 mile ; catch weights. ROLHS. 1, All races are confined to horses that have been commonly resident in that pot tion of the old Mount Somers Road D.s trict, lying sooth of the North, Ashburton river, from September 30th, 1885, and owned by a person who has resided in the said district daring 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 la and handed to the Secretary, accompanied by a deposit of 20s within 30 minutes of the race bsing run. Should the protest prove frivolous, deposit to be forfeited 5. All horses to be ridden out so long as they have a reasonable chance of win ning. 6 Owners of horses must be subscribers of not less than 10s to the fund. 7. Five per cent will be deducted from all money paid for prises 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 he made on the ground JDi Speer’s PRIVATE DISPENSARY, Palmer ston Buildings, Foot of Queen street, Auckland. Established for the Scientific aud Speedy Cure of Chronic, Nervous, and Special Diseases. Dr Speer is a regu lar Graduated Physician, educated at Harvard College, C.S. He has devoted a lifetime to, and Is acknowledged to be the most expert Physician in his specialty in the United States. Young men and Middle-aged Men, who suffer from Ner vous aud Physical Debility, Loss of Energy and Memory, Eruptions on the Face, Mental Depression, Kidney and Bladder Troubles, Neuralgia, Rheuma t!«m, Rf.rofuln.. 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 come and try the Doctor’s method of cure —as it will, if properly applied, telieve them of their sufferings and restore them to health. The Doctor uses no mineral preparations; his treatment consists wholly in the use of vegetable remedies Many are they who have implanted in their sys tem, by improper use of calomel, seed, which produce an annual crop of diseasd To such be would say, come and be healed. Is matters not what your troubles may be, cTme and let the Doctor examine your cose. If it is curable, he will tell you | ca; if it is not, he will tell yon that; for be will not undertake a case unless he is confident of effecting a cnre. It will cost yon nothing for consultation, so please call and satisfy yourselves that the Doctor understands your case. Dr S. cures Humors and Diseases of the Blood, lo 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 leuoborrea, etc, etc.—l wish it distinctly understood that 1 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. Speer, 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 oessay for a complete care can be sent tree from observation on rnoelot of symp-



Public Companies. N JEW ZEALAND LOAN & MJfiK -OANTILB AGBNOY COMPANY (LIMITED). Capital, £3,000,000. Reserve, £210,000. Makes LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES on Freeholds, on Stations and Stock, and on growing olir of Wool. UNDERTAKES INDENTS of British, Continental, Bast 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 J3S CANTERBURY FOR— Ruston Proctor and Co.’a celebrated Com bined Threshing Machines and acknowledged to be the Beat Machines imported into New Zealand. Felton and Gnllleanme s Patent Galvan ised Steel-barb Fencing Wire Candy’s Patent Cotton Belting. Maldon Island Guano. Further particulars on application at the Company’s OfSoes, Christchurch, Ashb jM ton and Rakaia. JOHN COOKE, Manager. Christchurch 11. SEORK*AN, Agent, Ashburt'* q W x'JRNEL •n



Christchurch Advertisements. Criterion House, CHRISTOHUOH. gLAO K, BEATTIE & 00. We have pleasure in drawing the atten tion of the residents in the Ashburton and surrounding districts to the advan tage* offered by bur 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 eoaclal attention to the fact that our (mis Is regulated on a Cash Basis, and otn aim invariably to charge most moderate prices, in proof of which we solicit inspection of I out large and varied stock. We feel satisfied our country friends will reaps substantial benefit by giving our estab* isbment a trial Ladies’ Dress Materials in great variety, of newest styles MQlinery 'in choi.se designs and at . specially moderate prices Mantles. Dolmans, Summer Capes, etc, in new shapes and materials Household Furnishings are a specialty with ns; our stock is large and value extra good DRESSMAKING off the PREMISES. In our Ready-made Clothing Depart ment we hold a very large stock of gar ments of all descriptions, principally our own manufacture and of the Beat Colonial Tweeds, ' In our Tailoring Department we guar antee Style, Quality, and Perfect Fit, at unusually moderate prices ONE SHILLING in the pound discount for prompt Cash. BLACK, BEATTIE & CO. 201, 203, 205, High street, CHRISTCHURCH



Carnival Month AT ARGYLE HOUSE Commencing FRIDAY, 20th Inst. JpiOLLOWING their custom for the past few jests G. L. DEATH & 00 are this week opening about Twenty Oases of FANCY GOODS foe FREE DISTRIBUTION amongst their customers. SEE THE DISPLAY 1 Unequalled this Side of the Line; EVERY PDROHASER WILL RECEIVE A GIFT. GK li. Beath & Co., TAILORS, DRAPERS, MILLINERS, &0., CASHEL STREET, CHRISTCHURCH Carnival Month AT ARGYLE HOUSE. His Lordship’s HOTEL. AND LARDER, LICHFIELD STREEP, Christchurch. mSS Propletor of the above Hotel begs 1 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, eta, etc., la season. Grills to perfection at any hoar. PRIVATE ROOMS* FOR LADIES. Books of Tickets are now issued at reduced rates. A String Band will play all the newest uuslo in dlplog-room from J-3-30 to 1.30 HQhday, 61$



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



D.IC. gTRANGBRS VISITING CHRISTCHURCH Are often at a loss to know the beat establishment for the por 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 /iLL DEPARTMENTS. The Public are invited to in spect their Large Warehonse 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, Lid.. CO-OPERATIVE, E. 0. BROWN, Manager. B HALLENSTBIN, Chairman of Directors. Warehou-es— Cashel street ... Christchurch. High street ... Dunedin. 10 m



Metropolitan Hotel CASHEL STREET, Christchurch. (Under Proprietorship since April, 1886). 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 10s; per 28 days, L 5. (Private apartments by arrangement). Permanent boarders, LI 5s per week. Ordinary, from 12 to 2 p.m. , Table d'H6te, at 6.16 p.m. For further particulars, apply on the premises; or, by letter, to A AN ACER, Metropolitan Hotel, Box 14, 6 18 Christchurch. J. Ballantyne & Co’s QPAOIOUS NEW WAREHOUSE IS NOW OPEN With an Elegant Stock of NEW SUMMER DRAPERY, Bought in the Home markets on the most favorable terms from the manu* faoturers, and to be sold at prices that most Defy Competition. THE GENTS’ DEPARTMENT Is now Removed to that part of the Premises East of the New Building, next Sandstein’a, and comprises a grand assortment of Men’s and Boys’ Clothing and Hats (own manufacture), Men’s Mercery, &o. The Public are cordially invited te view the Premises and Stock. One Shilling off every Pound Cash Discount. DUNSTABLE HOUSE, Established 1864. 9 662



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



Business Notices. p<BOWN IRON WORKS, ARMAGH STREET, Christchurch. Portable Ranges Burn Wood and Coal—ln Four Sizes. PAINTED CORRUGATED IRON nr ▼our. Five, Six and Seven Feet Lengths. 40 pee cent. Cheaper than Galvanised Iron. 10 1988



Hgriesselioh AND 00. • • WEAVERS’ HALL, "”>OL EXCHANGE, LONDON, SHAPING AND COMMISSION MERCHANTS, Established 1855. 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 Lists, Produce Reports, I and any necessary samples or information on application. 1 35 Ashburton permanent BUILDING A INVESTMENT SOCIETY. The above Society pays Interest at the rate of 4$ per cent, per annum for De posits at Call, 6 per v.ant. per annum for three months, and 6 per cent, per annom if fixed tor 6 months or over. j ward, Manager. Office Arcade ram beta, Burnett tree* A CARD—To all who are suffering from the errors and indiscretion of youth, nervous weakness, early decay, loss of manhood, eta, I will sends recipe that will cure you free of charge. This great remedy was discovered by a missionary in South America. Send a self-addressed envelope and sixpence to prepay postage to the Rev Joseph T. Inman, station D, New York City, U.S. A. 1 HAVE FOR SALE CHEAP. WOOLPACKS, full weights FENCING WIBF Nos. 8 and 9, at less than r LINSEED, colonial BARBED WIRE, from L 27 10s to L 65 a ton TURNIP * RAPE SEEDS, all descrip tions, guaranteed to grow OATS & CHAFF, large stock, low prices ENGLISH AND OTHER CLOVERS MATSON. COX & 00. Mr Wells, ORGANIST, &0., of CHRISTCHURCH VTTILL visit Ashburton on Saturday, W commencing September 26, 1886. Piano and Singing 4 guineas a term of 40 minutes lessons. Singing class at 4.30 p.m. to 5 p.m. at 10s a term. Arrangements can * - e made at Mr Farley’s Book and Music Ware house.



MR SIDNEY WOLF From the Royal Academy of Mijiaio Professor of Pianoforte and Singing, Bega to inform the inhabitants of Aahbnr m and surrounding district that the fresh ■m commences on THURSDAY, he >Hh instant. For terms apply to Mr Woir, at his esidence, Cox street; or at Mr T. Earley, stationer, Saunders’ Buildings. Concerts, balls and parties arranged Pianofortes tnned, toned land regulated. \ 31 LOCAL EXCELLENCE. T. A. GATES’* SPECIALITIES 0 The Cinder Sifter T I and E tf N Office Cabinet. N Sa r, D if noe used B —— B A place always n R A for favor; will S 0 everything ever give x and utmost E S everything satisfaction. 0 I in its L I F own F T place P Inventor B O and sole maker R T. A. Gates, Cabinet s Pigtubb frame Maker, PET < STREW. Caution. SOME unscrupulous firms are trying to force on the New Zealand people a Nostrum, under toe 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 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 pot np in Sqnre, Panelled, Amber solored Bottles, with White Label on one side, printed tn Black Letters, and Green Hop Cluster; and, on the other side, yellow 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 BOP BITTERS are put. Of Tn JDA per day to be made by per 3JX. J - u 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 maile*. free. Now is the time—don't delay, but write to ns at once. ddress Stinson Aim Co, Portland, Maine, United States.



Business Notices ONE box of Clark's b 41 pills is war ranted to onto all dischargee from the urinary organs In either sex (acquired or constitutional), gravel end pains in th* back. Guaranteed free \from mercury. Sold in boxes 4s 6d each, by all ohemiati and patent medicine vendors. Sole pro prietors, The Lincoln and Midland Coun ties Drug Co., Lincoln, England. Whole* sale of all the wholesale houses. 1 18 Reid and oJia y’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 Lace me or other small seeds simultaneously to the H sowing of Ryegrass If desired. It is the only Sower In the Market that wllisqw ’■ * 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 Sixes. JOIOTED PULVBBMnrO DisoHaBBOWS. The Best.—Over 600 in use. Improved Prize Ohafpcuttebs.—With cast-steel monthpleces, when properly handled, make no long straws, conse quently chaff raqnires no riddling. They are in nse largely all over New Zealand, several of the large-sized machines being lately fitted up at Christchurch. ! Improved Double ahd Treble Fubjbow Ploughs.— The best, and consequently the cheapest in the market. 3,4, and 8 leaf harrows. Square linked chain bar- " rows- New design of tripod harrows. 6 and 7 tlned field grubbers. Cambridge rollers, 20, 24, and 26 inches diam. Plain cylinder field rollers. Hone gears for 1, 2,3, and 4 hones. Best Iron-bark swingle-trees, Ropes and pally gear for 4-borae yokes. Threshing machine fit tings Belting all sixes. Iron and brass castings of all kinds to order. Fencing standards oat and punched to any length and gnage. Drays made from best sea soned timber, with Gilpin axles. Gray’s patent standard for folding sheep. Winner*, jl the Gold MeDal at the Melbourne Exhibition for their Double Fubbow Plough, tide Jurors' Report:— “ Ploughs— ln ploughs there is one es> hiblt to which we wish to draw special attention as being the best, and that is. the Double Furrow of Rob’ and Gray, of Dnnedln, New Zealand, in aniah and eon* struotlon it is far superior to any other



Rakaia. The New Zealand Loan Mercantile Agency Company are now representing na in this'district TO * GRAY liHE ASHBURTON COUNTY STOCK AND SALEYARDS , COMPANY (Looted), Is prepared to Dip Sheep IN large or small lota at the following scale of ohargea 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 for in addition to the above. GKORGE JAMESON, Secretary. JJOKE VALUABLE THAN GOLD If a J ally Increasing demand and an endless number of testimonials are a criterion of the popularity of an article, then Dr Low’s CHEBBY PECTORAL la 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 when ever this valuable remedy has been ob tainable, numbers of lives have been saved by its timely use. Always have a bottle in the boose. Sold"evetywhere at Is fid and 8s fid per bottle. Wholesale agents, Kempthorne, Prosser and Co., Christchurch, and at the proprietor, H. Citron, Chemist, Akaroa. Ashburton Aaent—Chas. Neate, Chemist.



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Government Notice. The public trust office OF NEW ZEALAND. Atentlon Is directed to the provisions of r he Acta establishing this Office, and to (.he advantages placed thereby within easy each of every colonist. Subject to such provisions, the State cftars to every pen («n : m I. —About to make his or her Will or C odiciL 2.—lntending to provide for V f’e hildren or others by deed of Settlement. 3.—Settling Property by way of Mar iage Settlement. 4.—Desiring to remmnce the Trusts of Will, having been appointed Executor on T rustee nnder the same. 6.—Having acted as Trustee, Executor or Administrator, wishing to bo relieved ox ohe burthen of Trustee hip or Adminls ration, the option of us og the State ma. thinery, and gives an absolute guarantee | .gainst loss of funds by fraud, peculation, ■r dishonesty. Every information may be obtains i<«a ALEXANDER LEAN, ‘ Agent at Christchurch; Jr from R. Q. HAMEPTON, Poblio feastea im Wellington, 18th May,