The Ashburton Guardian.

Via.: Y,—No. 1360

ASHBURTON. THURSDAY; DECEMBER ‘ii. 1885.

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qE. 90OK'S AND SONS, AKshitects, OnsßJ' EattOnOpß,- laonwTO Bmnwii <un> Dun). Bjtpxtoia, TRIANGLE* WAKANUI ROAD. Ashbukvow, Conveyances. iTUNWALD AND MOUNT SOMERS *1 RAILWAY. MOUNT SOMERS AND CAVENDISH ROYAL MAIL COACH. The above Coach leave* Hood’a hotel - «pC#vendi»h Railway Station every day ijUHlbig each train. Fissengera by morning tram may pro eeed hy coach to Alford Forest, thence to Methven in time lor the last train for Christchnroh, or may r. turn in time for the last train for Ashburton. Parcels and Order* will receive every '•Mention. Horse* and Baggies on hire • JOHN HOOD AUSTRALASIAN pAB a ELS EXPRESS. , ipMeela and lockages forwarded to any ' " at cheap, through, inolaaive .One charga. No extra*. No trouble. charge for hooking or for collecting pajjekage* np to 661 bs weight within the city. - Daily despatches by Hail, and to Ureat Britain, Europe and Australia by wvoty ataamer. .... - Extract from tariff, including all charge* to Address of Consignee cj I If r I if- S' t ill \ I * I I I .* We ar® now receiving parcel* for Home to despatch car Toogarlro, sailing this yyaith. Revised cheap rate*. Insurance effected if desired. Tariff and all information on application v UEFA GRAHAM, Box 337 Post Office, Christchurch ; and Lyttelton. Telephone 23. 8 1673 Business Notices. DANISH Seed Oats. mflß Undersigned has a full Steele I COLONIAL CLOTHING DRAPERY FLANNELS, Jka. Bools and Shoes, large Stock of Groceries , md Oilmen’* Store*. SPECIAL VALUED CHOICE TEA FEED ANDSKKD OAT . FLOUR, BRAnTaND SH BPS. 1 All at the lowest price* possible. Genn ne value andno make-believe or sham Urge discount, and other Induce men or eash. Families waited on weakly oftenerlf required. D. WILLIAMSON, Eabt Stbskt, Aieivbio Aj-v .'WAKBR BROS., Builders, Under - -f’W'takera. eta. Wakanul roa&ahd'.Cam *t«imi ~RE > d«4M to state that haring, the me* recent and improved mmiw end , JSouKßtta OoAqOg to furnish , spedsl ahdmost crwswpaMe terms. Country order* will « receive prompt attention. Note the adr ■tdim. oatner :of : rW#k<anai road ana. Cass •' street. Order* may he left at the Ash. burton Coach Factory; or Box 16, Post ■ Office Ashburton. V 167 'HUNT-iJ! 80l On andnfteri JTanuary Ist, 1885, the will raneCoach each Toes* 'day, Thursday and Saturday, *tartiDg at noon from Hood’a Hotel. Mount Somers, , for Spriugburu and Alford Forest, there .connectfagrith Duffs Coach from Methven returning same evening. Farea—Spring frarit, £*, return, 3s } Alford Forest, 4s, return, •• _ ..... 1 27 T. HTX. OB I 0 U L TUBAL Machine Shop, . WAKANUI ROAD. _ QHABLI9 RAY Combines, Chaff-cutters, An, and ail classes of and liattention given to Bicycle*, ijmdf Sowing Machines. repaired, sharpened and l|o4M«ait6



1 Stud Notices. Kingfisher. THE Thoroughbred Hone KING FISHER will travel Ashburton and Surrounding Districts this season. For pedigree, performances on the turf, and in the Show ring and fees, see cards, or spply to B. COOKWW. Proprietor ; or Groom in Charge. Groom’s fee as r-snal. 10 fi76



fJIHE THOROUGHBRED HORSE Perkin Warbeck n, (By Perkia Warbeck—Miss Kate), Wilt Stand thia Season at GROVE FARM, TINWALD (See Cards). For forth**” particulars, apply to 9 626 E GATES. Tin wait*



TO TRAVEL this season the Thorongh bred imported Horse Calstock. Alter this date the fees will be:—L6 5a for thoroughbreds; L2 10s for half-bred*; guarantees, L 7 7*- Good English gr»ss paddocks free until Ist of January, 1886. All ca*e bnt no responsibility. Groomage lees, 6b, 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 our 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. Oastle Hill is acknowledged to be the sire of the best horses over sticks in the Southern Hemisphere. Python A Bay Horse bred by Hon E E. Cox of New South Wales, eot by Kyogle dam Nmcut (dam of Dag worth and Hercules) by Pitsford—Amber by Glancus —Spendora by Emancipation. Kyogle by William Tell, Cassandra by Tros. PYTHON has shown himself to be the most successful sire wi<h half bred mares ever imported to New Zealand. Before leaving New Sooth Wales he sired that good hone. Rival; winner of the Cotin thion Cup 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 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 cate taken bat no responsibility. For farther particulars apply to L. MAKKEY, 0802 Proprietor, Netberby Lodge.



Digby Grand. THE Thoroughbred Horae DIGBY GRAND, by Traducer (imp.) oat of AglaU (imp.) will stand in Ashburton on Tuesdays, and will travel the TinVald, Winslow and Hinds districts on Wednes days. For farther particulars apply to groom in charge. Tam O’Shanter Will stand at Longbeach. Mares graced free until January 1. JOHN GBIQG, Proprietor. *fSL Houser. rmi Thoroughbred Horse ROUSER, X 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 LuJia (see N.S.W. Stud Book). Kate O’Shane, by Oaledon (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. VVbile showing lots of quality he is fit to "carry 18st to boynds. RQC7SER has proved himself fast, stout and 'a s magnificent fencer, but while undergoing a prepara tion for ;he Grand National, met with an accident which necessitated throwing him out of work' for a tiindj T ‘



Terms—L3 10a; guaranteed, L 5 6a. For farther partipdiars apply L. MARKEY 10800 Proprietor, Nethe»by Lod Stock Sales. Rakaia Sales. WE beg to intimate to oqr clients that for the future the SALES of STOOK ; IMPLEMENTS and SUNDRIES will be held at the Rakaia the LAST THURSDAY in every month. ' NEW ZEALAND LOAN AND MER CANTILE AGENCY COMPANY. 8 303 MATSON, COX & CO. JT KENNEDY &MISS CAMERON dressmakers, Compton's Boil dings, Moore street, Ashburton, N.B.—JUeUtrj osoe to Je»a}« 8«r vast*



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. Vick- Presidents : J 0. N. Grigg I James Wilkin D. McLean | J cdgb: M, Stitt. Starter. Dr Leahy. Handioafpbrs : 8. Saunders I Dt Leahy G. O. Fooks 1 . or Athletics—Messrs G. James and J. Purchase Clerk of Course: David Jackson. Clerk of Scales : Robert B. Jeff. Committee: James Begg I A. McLeod E. Gates I M. Scott Beseltine I C. Jephson F. Lewis I G. James 1. Hurdle Handicap, of 16 sovs. 1J miles; *. rer six flights of hardies, about 3ft 6in high. Second bo.se to receive 60s from She stakes. Nomi nation, 10s; acceptance, 10s. ITKWaId Cuf Handicap, of 25 sovs and a Cup valued J. 5, presented by Mr O. G. Hawdon, of Westerfield 1$ miles. Second horse to receive L 5 from the stakes. Nomination, 20a; acceptance, 20s. 3. Trotting Race;, a distance handicap, of 15 sovs. Two miles. Second horse to receive 60s from the stakes. No weight under 10st. Nomination, 10s; acceptance, 15s Maiden Plate, of LlO. One mile. , Weight-for-age, Entrance, 20a. 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. 1 Entrance, LI. Sat up Consolation Handicap, 10 sovs. One i mile. Nomirvtion, 10s; acceptance, 10s; due within ten minutes after the weights are declared. ’ 7. Hubby Scurry, for a sweep of 10s. i ATHLETIC EVENTS. i. 100 Yards Handicap. Entrance, 2s. irat prize, LI; second, 10s Running High Jump. Entrance, First prize, LI; second, 10s 3. Qaoita ; 21 yards ;21 up. First ) rize, L2; second, LI i 4. Three Legged Race Entrance, 2s I per pair; 100 yards. First prize, 15s ; . second, 7s 6d i 6. One Mile Handicap. Entrance 3s. I First prize, L2; second, Ll i 6. Egg and Spoon Race. Entrance, Is. ] First prize, 10s; second, 5s ■ 7. Single Women’s Race; 80 yards; for ] a dress piece ] 8. 220 Yards Flat Race Handicap. First ] prize, LI; second, 10a; entrance, 2s I 9. Married Women’s Race, 100 yards. ] Tor a dress piece ] 10. Old Men’s Race (over 40 years). For ] pair of trousers; entrance, Is < 11. 440 Yards flat Race Handicap, i First prize, LI 10s; second, 10s; entrance 2s; acceptance, la I 12. Consolation, 170 yards. First prize, I 15s; second, ss; entrance, Is j RULES AND REGULATIONS. ! 1. No entry will bo received except on «,he conditions that all disputes, claims, 1 and objections arising out of the racing ; ■hail be decided by the Committee, or whom they may appoint, their decision i on all points io carrying out the pro* i gramme to be final. 2. Ashburton Racing Clnb rules adhered i to where practicable. i 3. The races are open to any horse com* naonly resident in the district lying North of the Orarl river and Sonth of the , Selwyn river from October Ist to the date of meeting, and owned by a parson who has resided in the district above defined daring 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 coarse



6. All nominations and acceptances go to the funds of the Club. DOMINATIONS & ACCEPTANCES. All nominations to be accompanied by lees, name and performances of horse, and colors of rider, to be in the hands of the Secretary, addressed Scott’s Hotel, Tro wald, before 10 p m. on December 12tb, 1885. Weights frill be declared on De cember 19th, 1885. Acceptances are to be made to the Secretary, at Scott’s Hotel, finwald '' ter than 10 p.m. on Satur day, December i I *BS. ■ IEPHSON, i. Secretary. WAR OR NO WAR I—lt 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 1 slaughter, as indeed 1 did’nt oughter, and below the cost 1 don’t profess to sell. But in fair play none can beat me, I give I them leave to eat me, who do not think i 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 hsve not tried them, should let self interest guide them, and buy of me the thing that’s sure to please. Tea, Grocery, Fancy Goods, Glass, China, Earthenware, Fruit and Italian Warehouse, H. M. OARBQN, Bast street, Ashburton. Agent for Arthur Yates, Garden seeds, wholesale and retail agent for Nelson, Moate and Go’s pure blended teas. X|WR SOWING with Turnips to secure Jj a Good Crop, nothing succeeds like MAYO’S BONE MANURE. Price—L7, L6,L5. Agent in town—H. Zahdeb. A Liberal Discount for Cash. p. T. MAYO, 9a»Mtmd Meoure Factory, I m iittwtoß'



Sporting SOMERS ANNUAL Sports & Races, SATURDAY, DECEMBER 26th, 1885, BOXING DAY. PROGRAMME• 1. Handicap Hurdle Race oflOaovs; entrance, 10s: acceptance, 10a ; ac ceptances to go to tbe second horse ; 2 miles ; eight flighia of hurdles, 3ft 6in high. 2. Maiden Plate of ssovs, with a sweep stake of 5s each for second hone ; entrance, sa; |mile; weight-for age; for all horses that have never won pnblio money. 3. Handicap Tbot of 8 so vs ; entrance, 10a, acceptance, 6s ; acceptances to go to second horse ; 3 miles ; no weight under list 71b 4. Mount Somers Cup Handicap of 12 sove ; second horse to receive 2 sovs from stake ; entrance, 10s ;. aocep* tance, 10s; 1$ miles. 5. Pont Back of 3 sovs; second horse to save entrance; entrance,sa; height, 14 hands ; |-mile ; catch weights. 6 Hubrv Sourex, of 4 sovs, with a sweep of 5s to go to second horse ; entrance 6s ; 1 mile ; catch weights. RDLrtS. 1. All races are confined to horses that have been commonly resident in that por tion of the old Mount Somers Road Dis trict, lying south 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. A o entry will he 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 lu writing, and handed to the Secretary, accompanied by a deposit of 20s within 30 minutes of the race being tun. 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 i all money paid for prizes 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 givnn. 12 97 All entries to be made on the ground



Bi Bpee] PRIVATE DDsPENSAi ston Buildings, Foot of Auckland. Established for and Speedy Cura of Chro and Special Diseases. Dr S| lar Graduated Physician, Harvard College, C .S. H a lifetime to, and is acknov the most expert Physician ii in the Dn’ted States. Yo Middle-aged Men, who aufl voua and Physical Debtl Energy and Memory, Eru Face, Mental Depression, Bladder Troubles, Neural tism. Scrofula, Salt Bhei Fits, Spinal Disease, St Liver Complaint, Asthma, ( Disease, Gravel, Piles, etc. of taking mineral drugs, w come and try the Doctor’s i —as it will, if properly a them of their sufferings am to health. The Doctor ui preparations; histreatment in the use of vegetable ret are they who have implanti tern, by improper use of which produce an annual ci To such he would say, come Is matters not what your tr S’ me and let the Doctor cose. If it is curable, h< cs; if it is not, be will tell he will not undertake a caa confident of effecting a i cost you nothing for co please call and satisfy youi



Pablle Companies. ZEALAND LOAN & MBR iM OANTILB AGENCY COMPANY (LIMITED). Capital, £3,000,000. Reserve, £210,000. Makes LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES on Freeholds, on Stations and Stock, and on growing olif 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 iN 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 GulUeaum* s Patent Galvan ised Steel-barb Fencing Wire Candy’s Patent Cotton Belting. Maldon Island Guano. Further particulars on implication at the Company's Offices, Christchurch, Ashbut ton and Rakala. JOHN COOKE, Manager, Christchurch. *L H. SEORBWAN, Agent, Aahbort'v: Q W, TURNER - $«o



Christchurch Advertisement?. Carnival Month AT ARGYLE HOUSE Commencing FRIDAY, 20xh Inst. 'ppOLLOWING their custom for the past few years G. L. BEATH & CO are this 'week opening about Twenty Gases 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. Death & Co., TAILORS, DRAPERS, MILLINERS, Ac., CASHEL STREET, CHRISTCHURCH AT ARGYLE HOUSE. Carnival Month



His Lordship’s HOTEL AND LARDER, LICHFIELD STREEP, Christchurch. THE Propletor of the above Hotel begs to notify that he baa 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 season. Grills to perfection at any boor. 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 12.80 to 1.30 each day. 614



BEWARE! BEWARE!! OP IMITATIONS. ASK FOR HOULT’S TONIC Herbal Beer. None Genuine except that bearing my label Try it! Try it! ! It la one of the Beat Medicinal and Summer Tonics ever offered to the Public. Delivered in Aabbnrton at 2a per dozen. Bottles not returned will be charged for. T. HOULT, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. U 8 "Davis’s Herbal Beer ON account of Persona selling Inferior Herbal Beer and representing it <ta mine, I have to aak the public to see chat EACH BOTTLE BEAKS A RED AND WHITE LABEL With My Name and Trade Mark on. None genuine without It. DAVIS’S TONIC HERBAL BEER la acknowledged by the travelling public to be the beat Tonic Snmmer Drink in New Zealand. NO CHEMICALS USED. Dellv ered in Aabbnrton at 2s per Dozen Bottles charged for if not upturned Families waited on daily. DAVIS’S HERBAL B EB AND ICE DRINK MANUFACTORY, EiKT BXMM. A VOTKOW I



Christchurch Advertisements. I OOCNTRY VISITORS TO CHRIST CHURCH Will find the three O’a— Comfort ! Cheapness!! Convenience. AT WALLACE'S Central Hotel, Corner of Glonoester and Colombo street. 10 677 A Night Porter Kept



D.IC. ANGERS VISITIN CHRISTCHURCH Are cften at a loaa 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. Ladies' Refreshmen Rooms and Lavatories. THE DRAPERY AND GENERAL IMPORTING CO. OF NEW ZEALAND, Lid.. CO-OPERATIVE E. C. BROWN, Manager. B. HALLBNSTEIN, Chairman of Directors. Warehouses— Cashel street ... Christchurch. High street ... Dunedin. 20 92?



Metropolitan Hotel CASHEL STREET, Chrieichurcb. (Undoc Proprietorship sicca 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, 5s fid; per week, LI 10a; per 28 days, L 5. (Private apartments by arrangement). Permanent boarders, LI 6a pec week. Ordinary, from 12 to 2 p.m. ; Table d'Hdte, at 6 15 p.m. For farther particulars, apply on the premises ; or, by letter, to R ANAGBR, Metropolitan Hotel, Box 14, 6 18 Christchurch.



J. Ballantyne & Co’s gPACIOUS NEW WAREHOUSE IS NOW OPEN With an Elegant Stook of NEW SUMMER DRAPERY, Bought in the Home markets on the most favorable terms from the manu faotnrers, 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 Sandstein's, 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 1854. 9 662



HE CLYDESDALE ENTIRE Will travel the Wakanui, Longbeach, and Ashburton Forfcs districts, and will stand at Netherby Lodge (opposite Canterbury Mills) on Saturdays. For further particulars and terms apply none, Prince Victor Bone, to Qroom in charge, or GEORGE POOOOK, Proprietor



Business Notices. pEOWN IRON WORKS ARMAGH STREET, Christchurch. Portable Eanges Burn Wood and Coal—ln Four Sizes. PAINTED CORRUGATED IRON m Wour, Five, Six and Seven Feet Lengths. 40 per cent. Cheaper than Galvanised Iron. 10 1988



Hqribssblioh AND CO. • WEAVERS’ HALL, WO'v. EXCHANGE, LONDON, SHIP! laG AND COMMISSION MERCHANTS, Established 1855. Ship to order any description of British and Continental Goods upon 2$ per cent, commission, selected by bnyers 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 and Westminster Bank, or Agra Bank, London, and most of the Colonial Banks. Current Price Lists, Produce Reports, and any necessary samples or information on application. 1 36 AaHBURTON PBHMAJS EiN T BUILDING & INVESTMENT SOCIETY. The above Society pays Interest at the rate of 4} per cent, per annum for De posits at Call, 6 per went, per annum for three months, and 6 per cent, per annum If fixed- tor bmonttur or over j ward, Manager Office.- Arcade vo.umbers, Pnrnett tree* A CARD—To all who are suffering from the errors and indiscretion of youth, nervous weakness, early decay, lose of manhood, etc., I will send a recipe that will cure yon free of charge. This great remedy was discovered by a missionary in Sooth America. Send a self-addressed envelope and sixpence to prepay postage to the Rev Joseph Inman, station D, New York City, U.S. A. 1 yyE have for sale cheap. WO( >LPAOKS, full weights FENCING WIRE Nos. 8 and 9, at less than LINSEED, colonial BARBED WIRE, from L 27 10s to L 6? a ton TURNIP & RAPE SEEDS, all descrip tions, guaranteed to grow OATS & CHAFF, large stock, low prices ENGLISH And other clovers - MATSON. COX & CO. Mr Wells, ORGANIST, &0., or CHRISTCHURCH VTTILL visit Ashburton on Saturday, V v 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 w e made at Mr Farley’s Book and Music Ware house. f



MR SIDNEY WOLF From the Royal Academy of Music Professor of Pianoforte and Singing, Begs to inform the inhabitants of Ashbnr m and surrounding district that the fresh -tu commences on THURSDAY, the wth instant. For terms apply to Mr Wolf, at his esidence, Cox street; or at Mr T. Faklkv, stationer, Saunders’ Buildings. Concerts, balls and parties arranged Pianofortes tuned, toned and regulated. \ 31 gUPPORT LOCAL EXCELLENCE. T. A. GATES’S SPECIALITIES G The Cinder Sifter T I . and E Office Cabinet. N nee used E B A place al ways 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 F Inventor E O and sole maker R T. A. Gates, Cabinet v Picturbfkame Makes, PET*Ok STREET. Caution. SOME unscrupulous firms are trying to force on the New Zealand pe pie a Nostrum, under tne cloak that It is made in tb* 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 BITiEKS Are pat np in Sqare, Panelled, Amber colored Bottles, with White Label on one side, printed In Black Letters, and Green Hop Cluster ; and, on the other aide, fellow Label, with Directions in lied 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 BUTERS are put. -Cl TO -C/1 P® r da? to be made by per lu B ons 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 free. Now is the time—don't delay, but write to us at once, iddres iSxctsok AXP 00. Portland, Maine, United States.



Business Notices ONE box of Clark’s B 41 pills is war ranted to cure all discharges from the urinary organa 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 wendors. Sole pro prietors, The Lincoln and Midland Coun ties Drug Co., Lincoln, England. Whole sale of all the wholesale houses. 1 18 EE ID AND GRAY’S New Positive Feed Broadcast Seedsower, For Sowing Grain, Grass, Turnip, Rape Mangold, etc., and the Turnip Sower cat. be 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 Sixes. Jointed Pulverising Disc Harrows.— The Best.—Over 600 in use. Improved Prize Ohafeoutiebs. —With cast-steel mouthpieces, when properly handled, make no long straws, conse quently ohafi requires no riddling. They . are in use largely all over Mew Zealand, several of the large-sized machines being lately fitted op at Christchurch. Improved Double and Treble Furrow I 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. 6 and 7 tlned field grubbers. Cambridge rollers, 20, 24, and 26 inches diam. Flam cylinder field rollers. Horae 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. Don and brass castings of all kinds to order. Fencing standards cnt and punched to any length and gnage. Drays made from beat sea soned timber, with Gilpin axles. Qray’e patent standard for folding sheep. Winner*, jf the Gold Medal at the . Melbourne Exhibition for their Double Furrow Plough, vide Jurors’ Report: — “ Ploughs —ln ploughs there one ex hibit to which we wish to draw special attention as being the best, and that is the Doable Farrow of ReF and Gray, of Dunedin, Mew Zealand, in finish and con struction it is far superior to any other Bakaia. The New Zealand Loan Mercantile Agency Company are now representing ns m this listrial RETT' ORAV fl VHE ASHBURTON COUNT 1 STOCK AND BALEYARDS COMPANY (Looted), Is prepared to Dip Sheep IN large or small lots at the following scale of 'charges f— . For the firstsoo sheep, one penny, each For the second 500 sheep, one half penny each For. the second 1,000 sheep, one farthlnw each For flocks of ovor 2,000 spaclai arrange ments will be made. The material need will be charged for in addition to the above. GEORGE JAMESON, Secretary.



JJORE VALUABLE THAN GOLD If a **aily 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. Daring the past winter and spring diseases of the throat and longs 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 nse. Always have a bottle in the boose. Sold*everywhen at Is €d and 8s 6d per bottle. Wholesale agents, Kempthorne, Prosser and Co., Christchurch, and at the proprietor, H, Citron, Chemist, Akaroa. Ashborcon Agent—Chas. Neate, Chemist. ATCH MAKERS EWELLtRS V Nsr /c hJSZ CH—CH. Government notice. 11HE PUBLIC TRUST OFFICE OF NEW ZEALAND. provisions of Atention is directed to the ce, and to •he Acts establishing this Offiwithin easy .he advantages placed thereby ct to such each of every colonist. Snbjevery per provisions, the State caters to e on ; I.—About to make his or her Will or -dioil. 2.—lntending to provide for Wife hildron or others by deed of Settlement 3.—Settling Property by way of Mae* iage Settlement, i 4.—Desiring to renounce the Trusts of Will, having been appointed Executor o- T rustee under the same. s.—Having acted as Trustee, Executor or Administrator, wishing to be relieved <u che burthen of Trustee hip or Admlnis ration, the option of ns< jg the «*nte Ihinery, and gives an absolute guarantee ' gainst loss of funds by fraud, peculation. > r dishonesty. * Every information may be obtains fw»U» ALEXANDER LEAN, . Agent at Christchurch: from r. a. hameeton. trustee . 188*. Wellington. 18th Ms