The Ashburton Guardian.

VOli. V-No. 1349

ASHBURTON. FRIDAY. DECEMBER 11. 1885.

:price-one penny



c. Surveyor, Civil Engineers, &e. E. FOOKS AND SONS, Architects, 'irn KnvnrtUfl* Lio»m«d SUBTVTOBS, AJTD LaJTD BkOSXBS, triangle, wakanui road, Akububtov. Oonreyaaces. lINWaLD AND MOUNT SOMERS L RAILWAY.



MOUNT SOMERS AND CAVENDISH ROTAL MAIL COACH. The above Coach 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 yuijhTtin 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 Baggies op hire, la JOHN HOOD AUSTRALASIAN JpAROHLS 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 561 be weight within the city. Daily despatches by Bail, and to jGhreat Britain, Europe and Australia by every steamer. , . Extract from tariff, including all charges to Addrett of Consignee :



Ol M Ot o w P « In o» P* 8. We are now receiving parcels for Home to despatch per Tongariro, sailing this month. Revised cheap rates. Insurance effected if desired. Tariff and all information on application tUFF* GRAHAM, Box 237 Post Office, Christchurch ; and Lyttelton. Telephone 22. 8 1678 Bqsliwbs notices. DANISH Seed Oats. fned haaa fall Stock JLONIAL mflKUndi CLOTfiINQ DRAPERY FLANNELS, Ac. Boots and Shoes, Large Stock of Groceries andOlhpeii’* Store*. SPECIAL VALUE IN CHOICE TEA FEED ANDSBBD OAT . FLODRj sh bps. AW at the lowest prices possible. Genn ne valtte and no make-believe orsham Large discount, and -other indaoemen or cash. Families waited on weekly' , oftensr if required. D. WILLIAMSON, East Bi»ii, Ashbubto BAKER BROS., Builders, Under takersyeia, Wakanui road and Cass deebeto. state that having theme* reeeat and improved Hxabhb and Hoonvare Coach, are to forpisk : - and conduct Ftrnersls oh apodal and most xeaaonahlft fwnni' Qopity orders will ■ rtpdn promjpt attention. Note the ad* 7 dress,<wrher of Wakanui road, and Cass street. Orders may be left at the A&- barton Coach Factory; or Box 16, Post Office Ashburton. 167 Mount sombrs & methvkn . ROYAL MAIL; COACH. j On .and. after January Ist, 1885, the nnderjdgned will run a Coach each Tnes -2 ’da*, Thursday and Saturday, starting at noOtt from Hood’s Hotel, Moant Somers, . |or Bprihgbom and Alford. Forest, there connecting with Duff s Coachfrom Jdethven returning swna evening, Fares—Spring born, 2a, return, 3s; Alford Forest, 4a, /return, s. _ 1 27 T. HIX



q K lOULTURAL Shop, WAKARDI ROAD. OH ABLETS RAY Bepdn Engine*. .Combine*, Chaff-cutter*, . .Reap*n. and . Blade**, sad all olawea of ; given to Bicycle*, ' Tricycle* and Machinea. Lawn Moweaa.tapaired, afaarpened and .adjnated, 8 4



Stud Notices. Kingfisher. TKB Thoroughbred Horse KING FISHER will travel Ashburton and Surrounding Districts this season. Pot pedigree, performances on the turf, .and in the Show ring and fees, see cards, or apply to K COOKSGN, Proprietor ; or Groom in Charge. Groom’s fee as csual. 10 676



fJIHB THOROUGH BRED HO!SE Perkin Warbeck n, (By Perkin Warbeck—Miss Kate), Will Stand this Season at GROVE FARM, TINWALD (See Card*). For further particulars, apply to 9 626 E GVTBS, TinwaJ*’



TO TRAVEL thin season the Thorough* bred imported Horse Galstock. After this date the fees will be:—L6 5s for thoroughbreds; L2 10s for balf-breds; guarantees, L 7 7s- Good English gnss paddocks free until Ist of January, 1886. All cs r e but no responsibility. Groomage fees, ss, paid first service.



Racing results prove that the deci sion of the judge* at our show, held on the 30th of October, with regard to our blood stock has been fully justified in the winner of the Melbourne Cup, the winner’s dam being got by Oastle Bill, sire of our local horse Oalstock. Good breeding this. Oastle Hill is acknowledged to bo the sire of the best horses over sticks in the Southern Hemisphere. <t f&k Python A Bay Horse bred by Hon E R. Cox , of New Sooth Wales, got by Kyogle dam Nuicut (dam of , Dag worth and Hercules) by Pitaford—Amber by'Glances —Spend ora 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 Cotln tfaion 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 oat of half-bred mares; He is the sire of Bnsy-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 od ( per week, every cate taken bat no responsibility. For farther particulars apply to L. MARKET, 0802 - Proprietor. Netherby Lodge. :



Digby Grand. THE Thoroughbred Horse DIGBY GRAND, by. Traducer (imp.) .out of Aglaia (imp.) will stand in Ashburton on Tuesdays, and. will travel the Tinwald, Winslow and Hinds, districts on Wednes days. For further particulars apply to groom In charge. Tam O’Shahter Will stand at Longbeach. Mares grazed free until January 1. JOHN GRIGG, Proprietor. Rouser. THE Thoroughbred Horse ROUSER, , will stand in Ashburton this season. By- Messenger out of Kate, O’Shane, Messenger, bred in N.S.W. by Mr W. Town, by Bottler out of liadia (see N.S. W. Stud -Book). Kate O'-Shane, by Caledon (imported from Ireland) out of Lara by Emigrant out of Maggie (see N.Z. Stud Book)* ROUSER is a beautiful dappled grey of immense power and substance. While showing Jots of quality he is fit. to carry, 18st to hounds..., ROUSER has proved himself, fast, stout and a magnificent lancer, hut while undergoing a prepara tion for die Grand National, met with an accident, which necessitated throwing him out of work for a time.



Terms—L3 10s; guaranteed, L 5 ss. For farther particalars apply L. M.ARKEY 10 800 Proprietor, Netherby Lnd Stock Sales. Kakaia Sales. WB beg to intimate to onr clients that for the fo*"je the SALES of STOCK, IMPLEMENTS and SUNDRIES will be held at the Rakaia the LAST THURSDAY in every month. NEW ZEALAND LOAN AND MER. OANTILB AGENCY COMPANY. 8 308 MATSON, COX * CO. MRS KENNEDY & MISS CAMERON DRESSMAKERS, Compton’s Buildings, Moore street, Ashburton N,B.—Boris try Oflßoe to' Female Ser vants.



Sporting. W INSLOW 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. Hawdun. Vick- Presidents : J. C. N. Grigg I James Wilkin D. McLean | Judge: M. Stitt. Starter. Dr Leahy. HaNDIOAPPBBS : 3. Saunders I Dr Leahy 0. 0. Fooks 1 . or Athletics—Messrs G. James and J. Purchase Clerk op Course: David Jackson. Clerk op Scales; Robert B. Jeff. Committee: James Begg E. Gates J. Heseltino F. Lewis A. McLeod M. f-cott C. Jephson G. James 1. Hurdle Handicap, of 15 sovs. 1J miles; t /er six flights of hurdles, about 3ft Gin high. Second horse to receive 50« from Mie stakes. Nomi nation, 10s; acceptance, 10s. I'INtfALD Cup Handicap, of 25 sovs and a Cup valued 15, presented by Mr O. G. Rawdou, of Wpsterfield l| miles. Second horse to receive Lo from the stakes. Nomination, 20s; acceptance, 20a. 3. Trotting Race; a distance handicap, of 15 sovs. Two miles. Second horse to receive 60s from the stakes. No weight under tOst. Nomination, 10s; acceptance, 16s Maiden Plate, of LlO. One mile. Weight-for-age. Entrance, 20s. 5. Selling Hack Race, 10 sovs. }- mile. The winner to be sold imme diately after the race for LlO, any surplus to go to the Club's fund. Entrance, LI Sat np Consolation Handicap, 10 sovs. One mile. Nomirxtion, 30s; acceptance, 10a; due within ten minutes after the weights are declared. 7. Hurry Scurry, for a sweep of 10s.



ATHLETIC EVENTS. jl. 100 Yards Handicap. Entrance, 2a. irat prize, LI; second, ,10a Running High Jump Entrance, First prize, LI; second, 10s 3. Quoits; 21 yards ;21 up. First rize, L2; second, LI 4. Three-Legged Race Entrance, 2s per pair; 100 yards. First prize, 16a; pecond, 7s 6d 5. One Mile Handicap. Entrance 3a. First prize, L2; second, LI 6. Egg and ftpoon Race. Entrance, Is. First prize, 10a, second, 6a 7 Single Women’s Race; 80 yardn; for a dress piece 8. 220 Yards Flat Race Handicap. First prize,. LI; second, 10); entrance, 2s . 9. Married Women’s Race, 100 yards. Tor ft dress piece 10, Old Men’s Face (over 40 years). For pair of trousers; entrance, Is 11. 440 Yards I lit R»ce Handicap. Firat prize, LI 10 ; second, 10a; entrance 2b; acceptance, Is 12. Consolation, 170 yards. First prize, 15s; second, 6s; entrance, Is RULES AND REGULATIONS.



1. No entry will be received except on the conditions that all disputes, claims, and objections arising out of the racing shall be decided by the Committee, or whom they msy appoint, their decision on all points io 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 South of the Selwyn river from October Ist to the date of meeting, and owned by a person who has resided in the district above defined 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 Cinb. NOMINATIONS & ACCEPTANCES. All nominations to be accompanied by fees, name and performances of horse, and colors of rider, to be in the bands of-the Secretary, addressed Scott’e Hotel, Tin wald, before 10 p m. on December 12th, 1886. Weights will be declared on De cember 19th, 1885. Acceptances are to be fnade to the Secretary, at Scott’s Hotel, fin wald ' ' ter than 10 p.m. on Satur day, December . L 'BS. IEPHSON, Secretary.



WAR OR NO WAR ?—lt gives me reel pleasure, without mixture, without measure, to thank my many cub. tomera 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 eveiy day, without the aid of advertising pa ft .1 do not say I slaughter, as indeed I did’nt oughter, 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 vary 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, bow the public taste is grow ing for really pure and nicely blended teas. And those who have 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, EL. M. CARSON, East street, Ashburton. Agent for Arthur Yates, Garden seeds, wholesale and retail agent for Nelson, Moat* *nd Co's pore



Sporting OUST SOMERS ANNUAL Sports & Eaces, SATURDAY, DECEMBER 26th, 1885, BOXING DAY. PROGRAMME* 1. Handicap Hurdle Rack oflOsova; entniuc ), 10a; acceptance, 10s ; ac ceptances to go to the second horse ; 2 noiies ; eight flight# of hurdles-, 3ft 6in high. 2. Maiden plate of ssova, with a sweep stake of 6a each for second horse;, entrance, 6a; |-tnile; weight-for-j age; for alt horses that have never won public money. 3. Handicap Trot of 8 aovs; entrance, 10a, acceptance, 6s; acceptances to go to second horse ; 3 miles ; no wehht under list 71b 4. Mount Somers Cup Handicap of 12 bovb ; second horse to receive 2 so vs from stake ; entrance, 10s ; acoep* tance, 10s; miles. 5. Pony Raob of 3 eovs ; second horse to save entrance; entrance,ss; height, 14 hands; f-mile ; catch weights. G Hurry Scurri, of 4 sovs, with a sweep of 6s to go to second horse ; entrance 6a ; 1 mile ; catch weights. RULrS.



1. All races are confined to horses that have been commonly resident in that por tion of the old Mount Somers Boad Dis trict, lying sonth of the North Ashburton river, from September 30th, 1885, and owned by a person who has resided in the said district during the same period. 2. Throe horses the bona Hde property of different owners to s'art 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 fiual in all cases of, dispute, or on all points in carrying out the programme 4. Protests must be made in writing, and handed to the Secretary, accompanied by a deposit of 20s within 30 minntes of the race bring run. Should the protest prove frivolous, deposit to be forfeited. 5. All horses f o be ridden out so long as they have a reasonable chance of win ning. 6 Owners of horses must be subscribers of not leas 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. SO a.m. 0 The usual Athletic Sports will be held, for which liberal prizes will be ijivnn. 12 97 All entries to he made on the ground



Di Speer’s PRIVATE DISPENSARY, Palmer ston Buildings, Foot of Queen street, Auckland. Established for the Scientific and Speedy Cure of Chronic, Nervous, and Special Diseases. Dr Speer is a regu lar Graduated Physician, educated at Harvard College, D.S. He has devoted a lifetime to, and is acknowledged to be 1 the most expert Physician in his specialty in tbe United States. Young men and Middle-aged Men, who suffer from Ner vous and Physical Debility, Loss of Energy and Memory, Eruptions on the Face, Mental Depression, Kidney and Bladder Troubles, Neuralgia, Rheum*- tism, Scrofula, Salt Rheum, Paralysis, Fits, Spinal Disease, St Vitus’ Dance, I Liver Complaint, Asthma, Catarrh, Heart Disease, Gravel, Piles, etc., and are tired of taking mineral drugs, will do well to ooroe and try the Doctor’s method of cure —as it will, if properly applied, relieve them of their sufferings and restore them to health. Tbe Doctor uses no mineral preparations; his treatment consists wholly in tbe 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, ome and let the Doctor examine your cone. If it is curable, he will tell you ca; if it is not, he will tell you that; for he will not undertake a case unless he is confident of effecting a cure. It will cost you nothing for consultation, so please call and satisfy yourselves that the Doctor understands your case. Dr 8. cures Humors and Diseases of the Blood. To ladies who are afflicted by any of tbe following complaints,—Cold extremities, weak stomachs, lame and weak backs, nervous and sick headaches, constipation and indigestion, pain iu the side and back leuchorrea, etc, etc.—l wish it distinctly understood that I do not claim to perform impossibilities, or to have a miraculous power. All applying to me will receive my honest opinion of their complaints. No experimenting. I will guarantee a positive cure in every case I undertake, or . forfeit L2OO, Consultation in Office or by letter, FiSRBE. 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 cessay foe a complete cure can be sent tree from observation on receipt of symp ro»



Public Companies. IVTiSW ZEALAND LOAN & MER OANTILE AGENCY COMPANY (LIMITED). Capital, £3,000,000. Reserve, £210,000. ! Makea LIBERAL* - CASH ADVANCES on Freeholds, on Stations and Stock, and on growing olij of Wool. UNDERTAKES INDENTS of British, Continental, East In4ian, 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 j SACKS, at Lowest Current Rates. AGENTS £S CANTERBURY FOR— Buston Proctor and Oo.’s celebrated Com bined Threshing Machines and Engines, acknowledged to be the Best Machines imported Into New Zealand. Felton and Gullleanme s Patent Galvan ised Steel-barb Fencing Wire Candy's Patent Cotton Belting. Maldon Island Guano. Further particulars on application at the Company’s Offees, Christchurch, Ashbur ton and Rakala. JOHN COOKE, Manager Christchurch H, SEORE^AN, n Agent, Asnbnrt'- ‘.RNEi



Christchurch Advertisements. Criterion House, CHRISTO SUCH. JgLAOK, 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 largo purchasers of all Colonial manufacturers, we are in a position to sell goods on the most favor able terms. Wo would direct noacial attention to the fact that our is regulated on a Cash Basis, and our aim invariably to charge most moderate prices, in proof of which we solicit Inspection of our Jorge and varied stock. We feel satisfied car country friends will reap a substantial benefit by giving out ostab ishment a trial. ‘ Ladies’ Dress Materials in great variety,, of newest styles Millinery in choice designs and at specially moderate prices Mantles, Dolmans. Summer Gapes, etc, in new shapes and materials Household Furnishings are a specialty with os; oar stock is large and value extra good DRESSMAKING on thk PREMISES. In our Ready-made Clothing Depart ment we hold a very large stocked gar ments of all descriptions, principally our own manufacture and of the Best Colonial Tweeds. In onr 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, OHBISTOHUROH



Carnival Month AT ARGYLE HOUSE Commencing FRIDAY, 20th Inst. jpOLLOWING their custom for the past few years G. L. BEATH& CO are this week opening abont Twenty Oases of FANCY GOODS for FREE DISTRIBUTION amongst their customers. SEE THE DISPLAY ! Unequalled this Side of the Line. EVERY PURCHASER WILL RECEIVE A GIFT. G. L. Beath & Go., TAILORS. DRAPERS, MILLINERS, &c., CASHEL STREET, CHRISTCHURCH Carnival Month AT ARGYLE HOUSE. 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, with special instructions to pro. vide the best LUNCHEON OR TEA, In the country for ONE SHILLING. The bill of fare will comprise Poultry, Game, Fish, etc., etc., In sesson. 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 music In dining-room from 12.30 to 1.30 each day. 614



Christchurch Advertisements. OUNTRY VISITORS TO CHRIST CHURCH Will find the throe C’s— Comfoet ! Cheapness 1! Convenience !!! Central Hotel, Corner of Gloucester and Colombo street. 10 677 A Night Porter Kept. gIRANGERS 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 OF BEST GOODS IN aLL DEPARTMENTS. The Public are invited to in spect their Large Warehouse and enquire prices, without being pressed to purchase. ALL GOODS IN ANY QUANTITIES AT WHOLESALE WAREHOUSE PRICES. AT WALLACE’S D.IO.



Ladies’ Refreshmen Rooms and Lavatories. THE DRAPERY AND GENERAL IMPORTING CO. OP NEW ZEALAND. Ltd.. CO-OPERATIVE. E. 0, BROWN, Manager. B. HALLENSTEIN, Chairman of Directors. Warehou-ea— Cashel street ... Christchurch. High street ... Duuedin. 10 92 6 Metropolitan Hotel CASHEL STREET, Chrisiohuroh. (Under Proprietorship since April, 1885). THE above Hotel has been thoroughly painted, papered and renovated, and is equal to any Hotel In Christchurch for situation, position and accommodation, being at once close to the Centre of the City, and within five minutes’ walk of the Railway Station. Terms—Per day, 6s 6d; per week, LI IDs; per 28 days, L 6. (Private apartments by arrangement). Permanent boarders, LI 6a per week.



Ordinary, from 12 to 2 p.m. ■, Table d’Hote, at 6.16 p.m. For farther particulars, apply on the premises ; or, by letter, to A ANAGER, Metropolitan Hotel, Box 14, 6 18 Christchurch.



J. Ballantyne & Co’s OPAOIOUS NEW WAREHOUSE IS NOW OPEN With an Elegant Stock of NEW SOMMER DRAPERY, Bought in the Home markets on the most favorable terms from the manu facturers, and to be sold at prices that mast Defy Competition. THE GENTS’ DEPARTMENT Is now Removed to that part of the Premises East of the New Building, next Sandatein’s, and comprises a grand assortment of Men’s and Boys’ Clothing and Hats (own manufacture), Men’s Mercery, &c. The Public are cordially invited te view the Premises and Stock. One Shilling off every Pound Cash Discount. DUNSTABLE HOUSE, Established 1854. 9 662



THE CLYDESDALE ENTIRE Hor&e, Prince "Victor Will travel the Wakanui, Longbeach, and Aahburton (forks districts, and will stand at Netherby Lodge (opposite Canterbury Mills) on Saturdays. For further particulars and terms apply to Groom in charge, or _ GEORGE POCOOK, ’Pronrietar



Business Notices. SOWN IRON WORKS, ARMAGH STREET, Ohriatohoioh. Portable Ranges Burn Wood and Coal—ln Font Sizes. PAINTED CORRUGATED IRON IN V o nr, Six and Seven Feet Lengths. 40 per cant. Cheaper than Galvanised Iron. 10 1988 HGRIESSELIOH AND CO. • WEAVERS’ HALL, WOOL EXCHANGE, LONDON, HIPPING AND COMMISSION MERCHANTS, j Established 1856. Ship to order any description of British and Continental Goods upon per cent, commission, selected by buyers with Colonial experience, and attend to the prompt realisation of Produce at highest prices npon 1 per cent, commission. Orders to be accompanied by Letters of Credit or part remittance in Bank Drafts or Produce Open Policies of Insurance for floating cargoes to cover sea risks. References—Chief Office of the London and Westminster Bank, or Agra Bank, Lon-I>>n, and most of the Colonial Banks. Current Price Lists, Produce Reports, and any necessary samples or information on application. 1 36



I rtfcLBLHTU.N fEiv4lA -S KN T BUILDING & INVESTMENT SOCIETY, The above Society pays Interest at iH* rate of 4$ per cent, per annum for De posits at Call, 5 per cent, per annum for three months, and 6 per cent, per annum tf fixed for 6 months or over. Office;- Arcade Chambers, Fnrnett tree* 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 yon free of charge. This great remedy was discovered by a missionary in South America. Send a self-addressed envelope and sixpence to prepay postage to the Bev Joseph T. Inman, station D, HaVE FOR SALE CHEAP. WOOLPACKS, full weights - FENCING WIBF Nos. 8 and 9, at less than c LINSEED, colonial BARBED WIRE, from L 27 10s to LW TURNIP & RAPE SEEDS, all descrip tions, guaranteed to grow OATS & CHAFF, large stock, low prices ENGLISH AND OTHER CLOVERS j ward, manager. New York City, U. 8. A. 1 a ton MATSON, COX & CO.



Mr Wells, ORGANIST, &0., or CHRISTCHURCH ITTILL visit Ashburtoa on Saturday, V t commencing September 26,1886- Piano and Slngipg 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 u e made at Mr Farley’s - Book and Music Ware* house.



MR SIDNEY WOLf From the Royal Academy of Music Professor of Piaaoforteand Singing, Begs to inform the inhabitants of Aahbur ' m and surrounding district that the fresh, •m commences on THURSDAY, the *th instant. For terms apply to Mr Wour, at his ealdenoe, Cox street; or at Mr T. Fakibt, stationer, Sannders’ Buildings. Concerts, balls and parties arranged Pianofortes toned, toned and regulated. ' 1 31 QOPPORT LOCAL EXCELLENCE. T. A, GATES’S SPECIALITIES 0 The Cinder Sifter T | T A. Gates, | : Cabinet c Picture frame Maker, • : PETh-h STREWi. : Caution. SOME unscrnpalous firms are trying to force on the New Zealand pe pie a Nostrum, under tne cloak that it is made in the United States— WHICH IS NOT TRUE. Under this pretence they are trying to deceive the Public and Incautious Par 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 np in Squro, Panelled, Amber colored Bottles, with White Label on one side, printed In Black Letters, and Green Hop Cluster; and, on the other side, I fellow Label, with Directions in Red Letters, in English and German, and the name of “Dr Sonia" blown in every Bottle. This is the only form in which Genuine AMERICAN HOP BITTERS are put. O I Tn jQ A per day to be made by per <ll tXnt Bons of either sex, In their own localities, at work for us. New business. All meet with wonderful suc cess. Anyone can do the work. Capital not required. We will start yon. Outfit worth £1 mailed free. The employment is particularly adapted to the region In which this publication circulates. Boy and girls earn nearly as much as Fall particulars and instructions free. Now -is the time—don't delay, but write to ns at once. ddresa Srnraoir and Go. Portland, Maine, United States.



Business Notices ONE box of Clark’s B 41 pills Is war ranted to care all discharges from the urinary organs in either sex (acquired or constitutional), gravel and pains in the back. Guaranteed tree ifrom mercury. Sold in boxes 4s 6d each, by all chemists and patent medicine vendors. Sole pro* printers, The Lincoln and Midland Coun ties Drug Co., Lincoln, England. Whole* sale of all the wholesale houses. 1 18 T> EI D AND GBA Y'B XV New Positive Feed Broadcast Seedsower, For Sowing Grain, Grass, Turnip, Bape, Mangold, etc., and the Tnmip Sower can bearranged, when ordered, to sow Lucerne or other small seeds simultaneously to the sowing of Byegrass if desired. It ii the only Sower In the Market that will sow with absolute regularity on either exces sively rough or very smooth land. It will sow any desired quantity of Grain er Grass by simply changing one wheel. Corn Drills all Sixes. JoIHTKD PuLVKRISETO DiSOHaRROWB.— . The Best.—Over 600 In use. Improved Prize Chamuutobs.—With cast-steel mouthpieces, when properly handled, make no long straws, conse | quently chad requires no riddling. They ' [ are in use largely all over New Zealand, several of the large-sized machines being lately fitted gp at Christchurch. lupbo bD üblk and Treble Furrow Plough —T i best, and consequently the cl<e- Mt the market. 3,4, and $ leaf h- ows. Square linked chain har rows- New eaign of tripod harrows. S and 7 oed ield grabbers. Cambridge rollers, <s4, and 26 inohes diam. Plain cylinder field rollers. Horse gears for 1, 2,3, and 4 horses. Best iron-bark swingle-trees Ropes and pally gear for 4-horse yokes. Threshing machine fit* tings Belting all sizes. Iron and brass castings of all kinds to order. Fencing standards cat and punched to any length and guage. Drays made from best sea soned timber, with Gilpin axles. Gray’s patent standard for folding sheep. Winnerw 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 i* the Doable Furrow of ReF and Gray, of Dunedin, New Zealand, InJnish 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 BKD> « GRAY ri IHE ASHBURTON COUNTY J STOCK AND SALBYARDS COMPANY (Limited), 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 500 sheep, one half* penny each For,theseoond 1,000 sheep, one farthing each For flocks of over 2,000 special arrange* ments will be made. The material need will be charged for in addition to the above. GEORGE JAMESON, Secretary. JJORB VALUABLE THAN GOLD If a 'tally increasing demand and an endless number of testimonials are a criterion of the popularity of an article, then Dr Low’s CHERRY PECTORAL la one of the wonders of the present en lightened age. Daring the past winter and spring diseases of the throat and longs hare been very prevalent, and It has been admitted on all sides that whom ever this valuable remedy has been ob tainable, numbers of lives have been saved by its timely nse. Always have a bottle in the house. Sold?everywhere.at Is 6d and 8s 6d per bottle. Wholesale agents, Kempthocne, Prosser and Co., Christchurch, and at the proprietor, H. Citron, Chemist, Akaroa. Ashburton Agent— Ohaa. Neate, Chemise.



ATCH MAKERS t|EWEUIRS, 0 s fjs: CH-CH . Government N otice. The public trust office OF NEW ZEALAND. Mention Is directed to the provisions of •ho Acts establishing this Office, and to the advantages placed thereby within easy each of every colonist. Subject to such provisions, the State c3»rs to every per on : I. —About to make bis or her Will or C adioiL 2. —Intending to provide for Wife an Children or others by deed of Settlement. 3.—Settling Property by way of Mar* ■iage Settlement. 4.-—Desiring to renounce the Trusts of Will, having been appointed Executor o* Trustee under the same. 6.—Having acted as Trustee, Executor or Administrator, wishing to be relieved o* ohe burthen of Trustee hip or Adminis ration, the option of na-.ag the State «"»- thinery, and gives an absolute guarantee igalnst loss of funds by fraud, peculation, or dishonesty. Every information may be obtain© from ALEXANDER LEAN, Agent at Christchurch s Or from E. Q. HAMEETON, Dsbllo THnAee . 18» Wellington, 18th May