The Ashburton Guardian.

VOk‘t-Na. 1853

ASHBURTON, WEDNESDAY. DECEMBER 16. 1885

IPRICE-ONE PENNY



Surveyor, CHvH Sagliteen, Sc. ————— p mi l[jgijqi t i y _ ’» eLfooks and sons, hjoramms, VainAxoße, Liothmd StniTßifosiß, iJro LAjro Bbobsb*, TRIANGLE, ROAD, Abanwro#. - •- , .’-or*' rs ' ' ffUNWALD ANDMOUNT SOMERS X RAILWAY. MOUNT SOMERS AND CAVENDISH ROYAL MAIL COACH. Tile above Caach 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' Methven in time for the last train for Christchurch, or may return in time for the laatt train forAahburton. Parcels and Orders will receive every attention. ‘Hones end Buggies on hire, la ' r JOHNfcOOD’ AUSTRALASIAN pAROKLS EXPR E£ a. Peroeli and Packages forwarded to any address, et cheep, through, inoloaive rates. One charge. No extras. No trouble. No charge for. booking or for collecting Mfkages up to 561 ba weight within the mHt Daily despatches by Rail, and to Great Britain, Europe ana Australia by every steamer. Extract from tariff, including all charges to Addreia of Consignee :



& i I » ? 8 We era 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 * OUFP & GRAHAM, ML Box 837 Poei Office, Christchurch j and Lyttelton. 8 1872 Badness Notices. DANJ3H Seed Oats. fTIHB Undersigned has a foil Stock COLONIAL CLOTHING DRAPERY Boots and Shoes, Large and Oilmen’s Stores. ’ i»i— es a-*-*; ■ - SPECIAL VALUE IN CHOICE TEA FEED ABPmD OAT . flour, bran, and sh bps, ATI at the IpTeftprlees possible. Genn ne valneand no or, sham discount, apd other Induoamen trr,T“% Families waited on weekly oftspec U required. D. WILLIAMSON, East Sxnnxi, lihbvsio



Baflden, Under „.j,t » usual road and Ohm t,—deelm to state tt&t having , r ._ r _—i’to famish I on special and Bloat .—iqnahla terinai,,- -Chantry orders will dress, oomsr of Wdospil iDaa and Oasa street. Orde»may' l be left at the Ash burton CoachFsctory; or Bos 16, Poet 3BM Ashborton. 167 M OUST SOMBRS & MBTHYEN EOYAUIMAIL OQACH. On and after January Ist, 1885, the ifadpa will mi sOoaeh each Toes- aid Saturday, starting at _jam fetin' Hood's Hotel. Mount Somers, and Alford Forest, there Methven m&vniogaaftie eyanldg. Fares—Sprlng- IVI T- HIX G B 10 U L TUB A L "Machine Shop, WAK4HUIEOAD. ARLES BAT <aod wing Vtdb r •r Combines, OhaF-cutte?i, ' ~ aodallolasseß of given to Bicycles, Machines, repaired, sharpened and GoMnl rapabn



Stud Notices. Kingfisher. THB 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 cards, or apply to “ E, COOKSOff, Proprietor; or Groom in Charge. Groom’s fee as usual. 10 676



fJjHE THOROUGHBRED HOUSE Perkin Warbeck n, (By Perkin Warbeck—Min Kate), Will Stand this Season at GROVE FARM, TIN WALD (See Cards). For far the- particulars, apply to 9 626 E GATES, Tinwatf



To TRAVEL thie season the Thorough bred imported Hone Calstock. 4fter this date the fees ■will be:—Ls 5a for thoroughbreds; L2 10s for half-bred*; guarantees, L 7 7s. Good English grass paddocks free until Ist of January, 1886. All ca*o 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 3Qth 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 Bill, sire of our load horse Calstock. Good breeding this. Castle 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 R. Cox . of New Sooth Wales, got by Kyogle dam Nntcut (dam of Dagworth and Hercules) by Pitsford—Amber by Glancas —Spendom by Emancipation. Kyogle by William Tell, Cassandra by Troa. PYTHON has shown himself to be the most successful sire with half bred mares ever imported to' New Zealand. Before leaving New South Wales be sired that good horse. Rival; winner of the Gorin* tfaion Cop in Sydney, carrying top weight and beating a field of eleven others. He slab tired in New Zealand Comet and Trqmpeter, winners of many good races, although out of half-bred mares. He is the sire of Busy-body, Hollywood and Monaghan, all'showing plenty of form and quality. Terms—Thoroughbred mares, L1010s; balf*bred mares, L 5 ss. Payable Ist January, 1886. Good grass paddocks provided 2s 6d per week, every cate taken bat no responsibility. For farther particulars apply to L. MARKET, 0 802 Proprietor, Netherby Lodge. Digby Grand. fIIHE Thoroughbred Horse DIGBY X GRAND, by Tradnoer (imp.) oot of Aglaia (imp.) will stand-in Ashburton o 4 Tuesdays, and will travel the Tinwald, Window and Hinds districts on Wednes days. For farther particulars apply, to grpom In charge. Tam O’Shanter Will stand at Longbeaoh. Mares grazed free until January 1. JOHN GRIGG, Proprietor.



Kouser. THE Thoroughbred Horse ROUSER, will stand in Ashburton this season. By Messenger oat of Kate O’Shine, Messenger, bred in N.S.W. by Mr W. Town, by Bottler out of LuJla (see N.S.W. Stud Book). Kata O’Shane, by OUedon from Ireland) out of Lara by Emigrant out of Maggie(see Z. Stad Book). ROUSES is a beautiful dappled grey of Immense power And substance. showing lots of quality be id fit to carry 18at to houoda. ROUSER baa proved himself fast/ stout "and a magnificent fencer, 1 hut while undergoing a prepara tion for ihe Grand National, met with an accident, which aeoessitated throwing him out of work for a time. Terms—LS 10s; guaranteed, L 6 6s. For further putionlars apply ' L. MARKET 10800, Proprietor, Nethe»by,Lod Stock Sates. .Rakaia Sales. W" beg to intimate to oar clients that for the the SALES of STOCK, IMPLEMENTS and SUNDRIES will be held at the Rakaia tbe LAST THURSDAY in every month. NEW ZEALAND"”LOAN AND MER CANTILE AGENCY COMPANY. 8 306 MATSON, COX & CO. IJTRS KENNEDY & MISS CAMEROON M DRESSMAKERS, ' Compton's Buildings, Moore street, Ashburton N.B.—Registry Office to Female Ser vants.



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 atari punctually at 11 o'clock. President: C. O. Hawdon. Vice- Presidents : J. 0. N. Grigg I James Wilkin D. McLean ( Judge: M. Stitt. Starter. Dr Leahy. ‘ Nandicatpebs : 6. Saunders I Dr Leahy 0. 0. Fooks • . or Athletics—Messrs G. James and J. Purchase Clerk of Course: David Jackson. Clerk of Scales ; Robert 6. Jeff. Committee: James Begg E. Gates J. Beseltine F. Lewis A. McLeod M. J-’cott 0. Jephson G. James L Hurdle Handicap, of 15 sovs. 1$ miles; *»er six flights of hurdles, about 3ft 6in high. Second horse to receive 60s from She stakes. Nomi nation, 10s; acceptance, 10s. ltnwalp Cup Handicap, of 25 sovs and a Cap valued 16, presented by Mr C. G. Hawdon, of Westerfield l£ 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 lOst. Nomination, 10s; acceptance, 15s Maiden Plate, of LlO. One mile. Weight-for-age. Untrance, 20s. i. Selling Hack Race, 10 sovs. f. mile. The winner to be sold imme diately after the race for LlO, any surplus to go to the Club's fund. Entrance, Ll. Bst up Consolation Handicap, 10 sovs. One mile. Nomirition, 10s; acceptance, 10s; due within ten minutes after the weights are declared. . Hurry Scurry, for a sweep of 10«.



ATHLETIC EVENTS. X. 100 Yards Handicap. Entrance, 2a. irst prize, LI; second, 10s Running High Jump. Entrance, First prize, LI; second, 10a 3. Quoits ; 21 yards ;21 up. First rize, L2; second, LI 4. Three-Legged Race Entrance, 2s per pair; 100 yards. First prize, 15s; second, 7s 6d 5. One Mile Handicap. Entrance 3s. First prize, L2; second, LI 6 Egg and Spoon Race. Entrance, Is. First prize, 10s, second, 6s - 7. Single Women's Race; 80 yards; for a dieas piece 8. 220 Yards Fiat Race Handicap. First, prize, LI; second, 10<; entrance, 2s 9. Married Women’s Race, 100 yards. Vor a dress piece 10. Old Men's Baca (over 40 years). For pair of trousers; entrance, Is 11. 440 Yards H.t Race Handicap. First prize, LI 10.; second, 10s; entrance 2s; acceptance, Is 12. Consolation, 170 yards. First prize, 15a; second; ss; entrance, Is RULES AND REGULATIONS. 1. No entry will be received except on «,he conditions that all disputes, claims, an.d 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 Clab rales adhered to where practicable. 3. The races are open «o 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 tn 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 thib programme, for expenses of the course 5. All nominations and acceptances go to the funds of the Clab. NOMINATIONS & ACCEPTANCES. All nominations to be accompanied by fee b, 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, 1&85. Weights will 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 *B6. IBPHSON, , Secretary.



WAR OR NO WAR ?—lt gives me reel pleasure, without mixture, without measure, to thank my many cus tomers once more at this recurring sea* ■on, 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 ■darce enough. I’m proud to have to say, that my friends buy every day, without the aid of advertising puff 1 Ido not say I slaughter, as indeed I did’nt onghter, and below the cost I don’t profess to sell. But in (air 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 ,Oo are showing, how 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, H. M. CARSON, East street, Ashburton. Agent for Arthur Yates, Garden seeds, wholesale and retail agent for Nelson, bjosto wd Go's pure blended tew.



Sporting Sports & Races, SATURDAY, DEOEMB ' R 26th, 1885, BOXING DAY. PROGRAMME• 1. Handicap Hurdle Rack of 10 sovs ; entrance, 10a ; acceptance, 10a ; ac ceptances to go to the aecond horae ; 2 miles ; eight flights of hdrdlea, 3ft 6in high. 2. Maiden Plate of 5 aova, with a sweep stake of 5a each for aecond horse; entrance, ss; |mile; weight-for age; for all horses that have never won poblio money. 3. Handicap Trot of 8 aova; entrance, 10s, acceptance, ss; acceptances to go to second horse; 3 wiles ; no weight under list 71b 4. Mount Somers Cup Handicap of 12 aova; second horao to receive 2 aova from atake ; entrance, 10a ; accep tance, 10a; 1$ miles. 5. Pony Race of 3 aova; second horao to save entrance; entrance, ss; height, 14 hands; f-mile ; catch weights. 6 Horry Sourbx, of 4 sovs, with a sweep of 5a to go to aecond horse ; entrance 6a ; 1 mile ; catch weights. RULftS. 1. All races are confined to horses that 1 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 during the same period. 2. Three horses the bona fide property of different owners to start or no race. 3. No entry will bo 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 ail points in carrying out the programme 4. Protests must be made lu writing, sod handed to the Secretary, accompanied by a deposit of 20a within 30 minutes of the race bring ran. 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 10a 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 be 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, C .8. He has devoted a lifetime to, and is acknowledged to be the most expert Physician in his specialty in the Umted 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, Rheuma tism, Scrofula, Salt Rheum, Paralysis, Fits, Spinal Disease, St Vitus’ Dance, Liver Complaint, Asthma, Catarrh, Heart Disease, Gravel, Piles, etc., and are tired of taking mineral drugs, will do well to oome 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 he would say, oome and be healed. Is matters not what your troubles may be, S'me and let the Doctor examine your coao. If it is curable, he will tell you oa; if it is not, be 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 S. cures Humors and Diseases of the Blood. To ladies who are afflicted by any of the following complaints,—Cold extremities, weak stomachs, lame and weak backs, nervous and sick headaches, constipation and indigestion, pain iu the aide and back leuohorrea, etc, etc. —I 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. I will guarantee a positive cure in every case I undertake, or forfeit L2OO. Consultation in Office or by letter, FKREB. 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 cure can be sent j tree from observation on receipt of symp-



Pnblle Companies. •VTEW ZEALAND LOAN & MER JM OANTILB AGENCY COMPANY (LIMITED). Capital, £3,000,000. Reserve, £210,000. Makes LIBERAL*~OABH ADVANCES on Freeholds, on Stations and Stock, and on growing clip of Wool. UNDERTAKES INDENTS of British, Continental, East Indian, and Ameri can goods, and Commissions in all branches of Mercantile Business. HOLDS PERIODICALS AUCTION SALES of Wool, Grain, Skins, Hides, Tallow, Live Stock, Land, etc, at its Salerooms, Warehouses and the Cen tral Markets. Special and Clearing Sales also conducted. Supplies WOOL PACKS and CORN SACKS, at Lowest Current Rates. AGENTS IS 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 GnlUeaumes Patent Galvan ised Steel-barb Fencing Wir». Candy’s Patent Cotton Belting. Maldon Island Guano. Further particulars on at the Company’s Offices, Christchurch,'Ashbur ton and Rkkala. JOHN COOKE, Manager Christchurch H. H. SECRET AN, Agent, Ashtmrto O W .JRJIBI -ran



Christchurch Advertisements. Criterion House, OHRISTCHUOH. BEATTIE & CO. Wq have pleasure in drawing the atten tion pt the residents in the Ashburton and surrounding districts to the advan tages'offered by onr system of doing busi ness.' Being direct importers from the best British markets, and large purchasers of atlf Colonial manufacturers, We are In a position to sell goods on the most favor able terms. We would direct aoeclal attention to the fact that our (r%ds is regdtyted on a Cash Basis, and onr aim invariably to charge most moderate prices, in p#Oof of which we solicit inspection of oor targe and varied stock. We feel satisfied onr country friends will reap a substantial benefit by giving our estab* ishment a trial. Ladies’ Dress Materials in great variety, of newest styles Millinery in choice designs and at specially moderate prices Blab ties. Dolmans. Sommer Capes, etc, i in new shapes and materials Household Furnishings are a specialty with ns; our stock Is large and value extra good DRESSMAKING on the PREMISES. la onr Ready-made Clothing Depart ment wo hold a very large stock of gar ments of all descriptions, principally onr own manufacture and of the Best Colonial ‘Tweeds. In onr Tailoring Department we guar antee Style, Quality, aod 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 j ' FRIDAY, 20xh Inst. JjpOLLOWING their custom for the past few jeers a G. L. BEATH &OO are this week opening about Twenty Oases of FANCY GOODS for FREE DISTRIBUTION amongst their customers. SEE THE DISPLAY 1 Unequalled this Side of the Link; EVERY PURCHASER WILL RECEIVE A GIFT. G. L. Beath & Co., TAILORS, DRAPERS, MILLINERS, &0., CASHEL STREET, CHRISTCHURCH Carnival Mouth AT ARGYLE HOU 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 oblonles, with special instructions to pro vide the best LUNCHEON OR TEA, In the country for ONE SHILLING. The bill of fare will comprise Poultry, Chime, Fish, etc., etc., In season. Grills.to perfection at any hour. PRIVATE ROOMS FOR LADIES. Boohs of Tickets are now Issued at reduced rates. A String Baud will play ail the newest music in dining-room from 12.30 to I. SO woh day. 614



Christchurch Advertisements. /COUNTRY VISITORS TO CHRIST CHURCH "Will find the three C’a— Comfort ! Cheapness !! Convenience !!! AT WALLACE’S Central Hotel, Corner of Gloucester and Colombo street. 10 677 A Night Porter Kept.



DJO. VISITIN CHRISTCHURCH Are often at a loss to know the beat 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. 0. BROWN, Manager. B. HALLBNSTBIN, Chairman of Directors. Warehouses— Cashel street ... Christchurch. High street ... Dunedin. 10 926



Metropolitan Hotel CASHEL STREET, Chtiaichurch. (Under Proprietorship since April, 1885). THE above Hotel has been thoroughly painted, papered and renovated, and ia eqnal to any Hotel In Christohnroh 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, 5a 6d; per week, LI 10s; per 28 days, L 6. (Private apartments by arrangement). Permanent boarders, LI 5s per week. Ordinary, from 12 to 2 p.m. ; Table d’Hdte, at 6.16 p.m. For further particulars, apply on the premises; or, by letter, to MANAGER, Metropolitan Hotel, Box 14, 6 18 Christchurch.



J. Ballantyne &Co’s gPAOIOUS NEW WAREHOUSE IS NOW OPEN With an Elegant Stock of NEW SOMMER DRAPERY, Bonght In the Home markets on the most favorable terms from the manu facturers, 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’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



THE CLYDESDALE ENTIRE Hone, Prince "Victor Will travel the Wakanni, Longbeach, and Ashburton 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 POOOOK, Proprietor



Business Notices. pfROWN IRON WORKS, ARMAGH STREET, Christchurch. Portable Ranges Burn Wood and Coal—ln Four Sizes. PAINTED CORRUGATED IRON 1H Four, Five, Six and Seven Feet Lengths. 4C per cent. Cheaper than Galvanised Iron. 10 1988



00. Hgbiesselioh and • WEAVERS’ HALL, ”’OOL EXCHANGE, LONDON, SLUMPING 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 Prodace at highest prices upon I per cent, commission. Orders to be accompanied by Letters of Credit or part remittance in Bank Drafts or Produce. Open Policies of Insurance for floating cargoes to cover sea risks. References—Chief Office of the London and Westminster Bank', or Agra Bank, London, and most of the Colonial Banks. Current Price L>sts, Produce Reports, and any necessary samples or information on application. 1 35 Ashburton permanent BUILDING & INVESTMENT SOCIETY. The above Society pays Interest at tin 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 6 month* or over j ward, manager Office i- Arcade i 'hambers, Burnett tree* A CARD—To all who are suffering from the errors and indiscretion of youth, nervous weakness, early decay, _ loss of manhood, etc., I will send a recipe that will cure you free of charge. This great remedy was discovered by a missionary in South America. Send a self-addressed-, envelope and sixpence to prepay postage to the Rev Joseph T. Inman, station D, New York City, US.A. 1 W E HAVE FOR SALE CHEAP. at WOOLPAOKS, full weights FENCING WIBF Nos. 8 and 9, less than r LINSEED, colonial BARBED WIRE, from L 27 10s to Lsf 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, SRGANIST, Ac., op CHRISTCHURCH ITTILL visit Ashburtoa on Saturday, VV commencing September 26,1886- ?iano and Singing 4 guineas a term of tO minutes lessons. Singing class at 4.30 p.m. to 5 p.m. at [Os a term. Arrangements can w e made ht Mr Farley’s Book and Music Ware louae. MR SIDNEY WOLF From the Royal Academy of Music Professor of Pianoforte and Singing, Begs to inform the inhabitants of Ashbur. ' m and surrounding district that the fresh . un commences on THURSDAY, the Bth instant. For terms apply to Mr Wolp, at his • esldence, Cox street; or at Mr T. Farley, stationer, Saunders’ Buildings. Concerts, balls and parties arranged Pianofortes tuned, toned and regulated. \ 81 SUPPORT LOCAL EXCELLENCE. ° T. A. GATES’S SPECIALITIES 0 The Cinder Sifter T I and E » N Office Cabinet. N Ha f. D if noe used B - B A place »1 ways a, R A for favor; will S 0 everything ever give x and utmost B S everything satisfaction. 0 I in its i I F own F T place F Inventor B f> and sole maker R T, A, Gates, Cabinet sc Picture-frame Maker, PETiiU STREET. Caution. SOME unscrupulous firms are trying to force on the New Zealand pe pie 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 Fur chasers into the belief that they are the Genuine AMERICAN HOP BITTERS. We wish to warn all honest and unsus pecting people against this DECEPTION, and to call the attention once more to the facts that the Genuine American Co.’s BOP BITTERS Are put up in Sqnre, Panelled, Amber colored Bottles, with White Label on one side, printed in Black Letters, and Green Hop Cluster; and, on the other side, fellow Label, with Directions in Red Letters, in English and German, and the name of “Dr Soule” blown in every Bottle. This is the only form in which Genuine AMERICAN BOP BITTERS are put PI Tfl OA per day to be made by per owJL aons of either sex, In, their own localities, at work for ns. 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. 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. Address SnkaoK Co. 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 ,from mercury. Sold in boxes 4s 6d each, by all chemists and patent medicine vendors. Sole pro prietors, The Lincoln and Midland Conn* ties Drug 00,, Lincoln, England. Whole sale of all the wholesale houses. 1 IS Reid and ora t’s New Positive Feed, Broadcast Seedsower, For Sowing Grain, Grass, Turnip, Rape Mangold, etc., and the Tarnip Sower cast 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 exoes* slvely rough or very smooth land. It will sow any desired quantity of Grain ec Grass by simply changing one wheel. Corn Drills all Sizes. Jointed Pulverising Disc Harrows. — The Best.—Over 600 in use. Improved Prize Ohappoottebs.—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 up at Christchurch. Improved Double and Treble Furrow Ploughs. —The best, and consequently the cheapest In the market. 3,4, and 6 leaf harrow?. Square linked chain har rows- New design of tripod harrows, fi and 7 tined field grabbers. 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 pally gear for 4-horae 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 gnaga. Drays made from best sea* soned timber, with Gilpin axles. Gray's patent standard for folding sheep. Winner*, 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 Doable Farrow of Retf and Gray, of Dunedin, New Zealand, in finish and con* struotlon it is far superior to any other Rakaia. The New Zealand Loan Mercantile Agency Company are now representing us *n this district * GRAV niHB ASHBURTON COUNTY J, STOCK AND SALETARDS COMPANY (Limited), Is prepared to Dip Sheep £S 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 Forjthesecond 1,000 sheep, one farthing each For flocks of over 2,000 special arrange* moots will be made- The material used will be charged foe In addition to the above. GEORGE JAMESON, Secretary. JJORE VALUABLE THAN GOLD If a *3 ally 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 - 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 bouse. Soldfeverywhere at la 6d and 8s 6d per bottle. Wholesale agents, Kempthorne, Prosser and Co., Christchurch, and at the proprietor, H. Citron, Chemist, Akaroa. Ashburton Agent— Ohas. Neate, Chemist



ATCHMAKERS ===s— LA. S /£?#/ CH-GH . Government Notice. •jpHE PUBLIC TRUST OFFICE OF NEW ZEALAND. Atentlon la directed to the provisions of ;he Acts establishing this Office, and to the advantages placed thereby within easy each of every colonist. Subject to such provisions, the State cffisrs to every per on : I.—About to make his or her Will or Codicil 2. —lntending to provide fo rWi le Children or others by deed of Settlement. 3. —Settling Property by way of Mar* riage Settlement. 4. —Desiring to renounce the Trusts of Will, having been appointed Executor o" Trustee under the same. 6.—Having acted as Trustee, Executor or Administrator, wishing to be relieved oi she burthen of Trustee hip or Admlnls ratlon, the option of nsuogthe State ma chinery, and gives an absolute guarantee I tgainsi loss of funds by fraud, peculation, ;>r dishonesty. Every information may be obtaine ALEXANDER LEAN, Agent at Christchurch; Or from R O. HAMBETON, _ ... Pnbllo Trustee Wellington, xmuvr,im