The Ashburton Guardian.

VOL.. VN0.138'2

ASHBURTON. SATURDAY. NOVEMBER 21. 1885.

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Surveyor, Civil Engineers, fte. C. E. FOOKS AND SONS, Architects, OjTO ViVIAIOBg, LIO*KB*D SUKVYOBB, AHD liAIfD BeOKXBS, triangle, wakanui road, AsHBUXTOW.



Conveyances. INWALD AND MOUNT SOMERS RAILWAY. MOUNT SOMERS AND CAVENDISH ROYAL MAIL COACH, The above Caach leaves Hood’s hotel nr Cavendish Railway Station everyday, meetii g each train. Passengers by morning train may pro seed by coach to Alford Forest, thence to Methven in time for the last train for Christchurch, or may rttnrn in time for the last train fur Ashburton. Parcels and Orders will receive every attention. Borsea anjl Baggies on hire. In JOHN HOOD



AUSTRALASIAN jp ARO EL S 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 up to 661ba weight within the Daily despatches by Hail, and to bceat Britain, Enrope and Australia by , every steamer. Extract from tariff, including all charges to Address of Consignee £ a » CJ I I I « p o p* in in 0\ o W vn o a 5' 3 o a s w H n. a a 8‘ a



W Ul A o> o o o W » M Vi w P* £ ♦ s o • P- g . w« ate now receiving parcels for Home to despatch per Tongariro, sailing this tnonth. Revised cheap rates. Insurance effected if- desired. Tariff and all information on application CVDFF & GRAHAM, L Box 337 Post Office, Christchurch ; and Lyttelton. Telephone 23. 8 1673



Business Notices. DAB-Sfl Seed Oats. Tmt Undersigned hu a foil Stock COLONIAL CLOTHING DRAPERY FLANNELS, &c. Roots andßhoss, torge Stock of Groceries " ' aad OUmen’ii Stores. SPECIAL VALUE IN CHOICE TEA REED AND SEED OAT . FLOUR, BRAN, AND SH RPS. All at the lowest prices possible. Genu ne value and no make-believe or sham Large discount, and other indnoemen or cash. Families waited on weekly oftener if required. D. WILLIAMSON, East Stbxsz, Asbbvbto



BAKER BROS., Builders, Under t»ken, eta, Wekumi road and Can street—B.B. deeireto state that having the mt* recent and improved Bjubsb and Moxnurtzro Coach, are prepared to furnish and oondoot Fanerals on special and moat reasonable tanus* . Country orders will receive prompt attention. Note the ed dreee, comer ofWakanui road and Case street. . Orders may be left at the Ash burton Coach Factory; or Box 16, Post Office Aihbnrton. 167 M' CUNT SOMERS & MET HYEN ROYAL MAIL COACH. On and after January let, 1885, the undersigned will ran a Coach each Tues day, Thursday and Saturday, starting at noon from Hood’s Hotel, Mount Somers, ior Springbntn and Alford Forest, there connecting with Duffs Ooachfrom Uethven returning same evening. Faree—Bpring barn, Si, return, 3s; Alford Forest, 4s, return, a 1.97 T. HIX A GRIOULTURAL f Machine Shop, WAKANUI ROAD. ' CHARLES BAT ReninEhgiaes, Combines, Chaff-cutters, ' Reapers and Binders, and all classes of riannlnery. ’’ gpMilsl attention given to Bicycle*, Machines. Mowers repaired, sharpened and - Model work. General repairs. jJ 8 4



Stud Notices. Kingfisher. TBS 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 K. Proprietor ; or Groom in Charge. Groom’s fee as usual. 10 f. 76



fpHK THOROUGHBRED HORSE Perkin Warbeck n, (By Perkin Warbeck—Miss Kate), Will Stand this Season at GROVE FARM, TINWALD (Sea Garda). For furth*»- particulars, apply to 9 626 E GA.TES, Tinwald



TO TRAVEL this season the Thorough bred imported Horse Calstock. After this date the fees will be:—Ls 5s for thoroughbreds; L2 10s for half-breds; guarantees, L 7 7s. Good English gr ss paddocks free until Ist of January. 1886 All oa r e but no responsibility. Groomage fees, 6s, 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 Gup, the winner’s dam being got by Castle Hill, sire of our local horse Oalstock. Good breeding this. Castle Hill is acknowledged to be the sire of the beat horses over sticks in the Southern Hemisphere.



Python A Bay Horse bred by Hon E R. Cox of New Booth Wales, cot by Kyogle dam Nmcut (dam of Dagworth and Hetcules) by Pitaford—Amber by Glanoua —Spendora by Emancipation. Kyogle by William Tell, Cassandra by Tros. PYTHON has shown himself to be the most successfnl sire wfih half bred mares ever imported to New Zealand. Before leaving New South Wales he sired that good horse, Rival; winner of the Cotln thion Cap 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, a?l showing plenty of form and quality. Terms—Thoroughbred mares, LlO 10s; half-bred mares, L 5 sa. Payable Ist January, 1886. Gaod grass paddocks provided 2s 6i per week, every care 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’Shanter Will stand at Longbeach. Mares grazed free until January 1. JOHN GRIQG, Proprietor.



Kouser. THE Thoroughbred Horae ROUSER, trill 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 . Ludia (see N.S.W. Stqd Book). Kate O’Sbane, by Caledon (imported from Ireland) out of Lora by Emigrant out of Maggie (see N. Z. Stud-Book). ROUSER is a beautiful dapplAd grey of immense power and substance. While showing lots of quality he is fit to carry 18st to hodods. ROUSER baa proved himself fast, stout and a magnificent fencer, hut while undergoing a prepara tion for ;he Grand National, met with an accident which necessitated throwing him owt of work for a time. Terms—L3 10s; guaranteed, L 6 6s. For further particulars apply L. MARK BY 110800 Proprietor, Nethpyhy Lod



Stock Sales. Bakaia Sales. WE beg to intimate to oar clients that for the 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. 8 306 MATSON, O«>X > CO. MRS KENNEDY & MISS CAMERON DRESSMAKERS, Compton's Buildings, Moore street, Ashburton N.B.—Registry Office fo Female Ser vant*.



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. C. N. Grig D. McLean James Wilkin Jddge; M. Stitt. Starter. Dr Leahy. *3. Saunders I Dr Leahy 0. O. Pooka . or Athletics—Messrs G. James and J. Purchase Olebk of Course : David Jackson. Clerk of Scales : Robert B. Jeff, Committee : A. McLeod James Begg E. Gates J. Heseltine F. Lewis M. Scott 0. Jephson G. James I, Hurdle Handicap, of 15 sovs. 1£ miles ; u rer six flights of hardies, about 3ft Gin high. Second horse to receive 60s from 'she stakes. Nomi nation, 10s; acceptance, 10s. riNWAiD Cup Handicap, of 25 sovs and a Cup valued 1.5, presented by Mr O. G. Hawdon, of Wester Geld li, miles. Second horse to receive L 6 from the stakes. Nomination, 20b; acceptance, 20s. 3, Trotting Race; a distance handicap, of 16 sovs. Two miles. Second horse to receive 60a from the stakes. No weight under lOst. Nomination, 10s; acceptance, 16s Maiden Plate, of LlO. One mile. Weight-for-sge. 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. Bst up Consolation Handicap, 10 sovs. One I mile. Nomintion, 10a; acceptance, 10a; due withia ten minutes after the weights are declared. j, Hubby Scurry, for a sweep of 10s,



ATHLETIC EVENTS. X. 100 Yards Handicap. Entrance, 2s. irst prize, LI; second, 10s 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, 15s; second, 7s 6d 5. One Milo Handicap. Entrance 3s. First prize, L2; second, Ll 6 Egg and Spoon Race. Entrance, Is. First priz'?, 10s; second, 6s 7.. Single Women's Race; 80yards; for a piece 8. 220 Yards Flat Race Handicap. First prize, Ll; second, 10<; entrance, 2a 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 R«ce Handicap. First prize, Ll 10s; second, 10s; entrance 2s; acceptance, Is 12. Consolation, 170 yards. First prize, . 16s; 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 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 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 6. 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, finwald ' ter than 10 p.m. on Satur day, December . I 35. IEPHSON, Secretary.



WAR OR NO WAR?—It gives mo 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 pufif. 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 do are showing, how the public taste is grow ing for really pure and nicely blended teas. And those who h»ve 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, Moate and Go's pare blended teu< ,



Sporting SHBURTON RACING CLOR SPRING MEETING. THURSDAY AND FRIDAY, December 10 AND 11, 1885. President—K. G Wright. Vioe, Presi dent—\V. 0. >V;.Ri r. Judge— M.SMtL Stewards—Nv. \i J stiire, C-0. 1 “'obi, fl. Fried! u.d-i , K F>iodlauder, John Grigg. C. G. Harden, T. Leahy, 0. W. Purnell, NY. G. Ross. 1 reasurer —0. 0. Fooks Starter—T. Leahy., , Cleric of the Scales—M. Friedlander. Clerk of the Course—A. Hewson. Handicap pers—The Handicapping Committee of the Club. First race each day to start at 1 p.m. i First Day. 1. County Hurdle Race Handioab, of 30 bovb ; over six flights of hurdles 3ft 6in high ; nomination, 1 sov ; ac ceptance, 1 sov. 1$ miles. District horses only. 2. Free Handicap, of 40 sovs; accep tance, 2 sovs 1 mite 3. Ashburton Cup Handicap, of 126 sovs ; nomination, 1 eov ; acceptance, 5 sovs. 1$ miles. 4. Ladies’ Purse, of 40 sovs; welter weights for age ; gentlemen riders ; entrance, 3 sovs. l£ miles. 5. Post Stakes of 15 sovs ; catch weights; nomination, 1 sov, to be made to the Secretary immediately after the Ladies Purse is run. The winner to bo sold by auction immediately after the race for 15 sovs, any surplus to go to the funds of the Club. 1 mile. 6. Flying Handicap, of 50 sovs; ncmi. nation, 1 sov; acceptance, 2 sovs. f-mile.



Second Day. 1. Handicap. Hurdle Back, of 60 eovs; over eight flights of hurdles about 3ft 6in high ; Domination, 1 aovj; ac ceptance, 2 sovs. 2 miles. 2. Racing Club Handicap, of 76, sovs; nomination, i sov; acceptance, 3 sovs. ]£ miles. 3. County Plate Handicap, of 25 sovs; nomination, IJsov; acceptance, l{sov. District horses only. Ij miles. 4. Totalisatoe Stakes, of 15 sovs; mini-. mum weight Bst; nomination 1 sov, to be made to the Secretary immediately after the County Plate is run. The winner to be sold immediately after the race for 10 sovs, any surplus to go to the funds of the Club. J mile. 5. Welter Handi ap, of 40 sovs?; nomi nation, 1 sov ; acceptance, 2 sovs ; minimum weight, lOst. Per horses that have never won more than 26 sovs in one event on the flat. 2 miles. 6. Consolation Handicap, of 20 sovs ; nomination, 1 sov, to be made to the {Secretary immediately after the Wel ter Handicap is run; acceptance, free, to be notified to the Secretary within ten minutes of declaration of weights. 1 mile. RULES AND REGULATIONS. 1. No entry will be received except on the condition that all disputes, claims, and objections arising out of the racing shall be decided by the Stewards, or whom they may appoint; their decision on idl points connected with carrying out this programme to be final. 2. Canterbury Jockey Club Racing Rales strictly adhered to. 3. a. district horse shall mean any horse that has been commonly resident in the district lying between the rivers Selwyn and Waitaki from July 16, 1886, and up to the date of the forthcoming meeting, and owned by a person who has resided in the said district during the same perloa. 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. 5. All nominations and acceptances go to the funds of the Club. NOMINATIONS. All nominations to be accompanied by fees, name, age and description of horse, and colors of rider, and in the hands of the Secretary (address —Ashburton) not later than 9 p.m. on Thursday, November 19, 1886. WEIGHTS. Weights for the first day’s handicaps will be declared on Friday, December 4, 1886. Weights for the second day’s han dicaps will be declared at 8 o’cl-ck on the evening of the first day’s racing. ACCEPTANCES. Acceptances for the first day’s handicaps must be made to the Secretary not later than 9 p.m. on TUESDAY, December 8, 1886. Acceptances for the second day’s handicaps at 9 o’clock on the evening of the first day’s racing. S. SAUNDERS, 8 298 Secretary.



Public Companies. •VIEW ZEALAND LOAN & MER OANTILE AGENCY COMPANY (LIMITED). Capital, £3,000,000. Reserve, £210,000. Makes LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES on Freeholds, on Stations and Stock, and on growing olij of Wool. RECEIVES CONSIGNMENTS of Wool, Grain, Tallow, Leather, Hidia, Skins, etc., for sale in New Zealand, Aus tralian and London Markets. UNDERTAKES INDENTS of British, Continental, East Indian, and Ameri can goods, and Commissions in all branches of Mercantile Business. HOLDS PERIODICALS AUCTION 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 Gnilleaume s Patent Galvan ised Steel-barb Fencing Wire Candy’s Patent Cotton Belting. Maldon Island Guano, Farther particulars on implication at the Company’s Of<9e>, Christchurch, Ashbur ton and Rakala. JOHN COOKE, Manager Christchurch H. Agent, Ashbort''". O W. i’URNEP -



Christchurch Advertisements* Criterion House, OHRISTOHUOH. JTJLACK, BEATTIE & 00. We have pleasure in drawing the alien 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 large purchasers of all Colonial manufacturers, wo are in a position to sell goods on the moat favor able terms. We would direct .rovsial attention to the fact that our Issdais regulated on a Gash Basis, and cor aim invariably to charge most moderate prices, in proof of which we solicit inspection of our large and varied stock. We feel satisfied our country friends will reap a I 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 Mantles, Dolmans, Sommer Capes, etc, in new shapes and materials Household Furnishings are a specialty with ns ; our stock is large and value extra good DRESSMAKING on the PREMISES. In our Ready-made Clothing Depart ment we hold a very large stock of gar ments of all descriptions, principally opr own manufacture and of the Best 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, 2C3, 205, High street, CHRISTCHURCH



Carnival Month AT ARGYLE HOUSE, Commencing FRIDAY, 20th Inst. i JpOLLOWING their custom for the past few years G. L. BEATS & 00 are this week opening about 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. Gr. L. Beath & Co., 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 H del begs to notify that he has engaged the services of one of the best Chefs in the colonies, wi h 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 hour. 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 13.30 to 1.30 1 each day, 614



Christchurch Advertisements. QOUNTRY VISITORS TO CHRIST CHURCH Will find the three C’a— Comport ! Cheapness 1! Convenience !! 1 AT WALLACE’S Central Hotel, Corner of Gloucester and Colombo street 10 677 A Night Porter Kept



D.I.C. Qtrangers visitin CHRISTCHURCH Are often at a loss to know the best establishment for the pur chase of Drappry, 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 PRICKS. Ladies’ Refreshmen Rooms and Lavatories. THE DRAPERY AND GENERAL IMPORTING CO. OF NEW ZEALAND, Lid.. CO-OPERATIVE, B. 0. BROWN, Manager. B. HALLENSTEIN, Chairman of Directors. Warehou-es Cashel street ... Christchurch. High street ... Dunedin. 30 926



Metropolitan Hotel CASHEL STREET, Chrisicliurcb. (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 fid; 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 FANAGER, Metropolitan Hotel, Box 14, 6 18 Christchurch.



J.Baliantyne &Co’s QPACIOUS NEW WAREHOUSE IS NOW OPEN With an Elegant Stock of NEW SUMMER DRAPERY, Bought in the Homo markets on the most favorable terms from the manu facturers, and to be sold at prices that must 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, &o. The Public are cordially invited to view the Premises and Stock. One Shilling off every Pound Cash Discount. DUNSTABLE HO^se, Established 1854. 9 662



rnaE Clydesdale entire 1 Horse, PriDce Will travel the Wakanni, Longbeaoh, and Ashburton Korka dlslritts, and will stand at Netherby Lodge (opposite Canterbury Mills) on Saturdays. For further particulars and terms apply to Qroom in charge, or GEORGE POCOOK, Proprietor



Business Notices. nBOWN IKON WORKS, ARMAGH STREET, Christchurch. Portable Eanges Burn Wood and Coal—in Four Sizes. PAINTED CORRUGATED IKON IN ’'i’onr, Fi*o, Six and Seven Feet Lengths. 40 per cent. Cheaper than Galvanised Iron. 10 1988



Hghiesselioh and 00. • WEAVERS’ HALL, ’7?)OL EXCHANGE, L')ND'*N, DIPPING AND COMMISSION MERCHANTS, Established 1866. Ship to order any description of British and Continental Goode upon 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 L<sts, Produce Reports, and any necessary samples or information on application. 1 36 Ashburton permanent BUILDING & INVESTMENT SOCIETY. The above Society pays Interest at the rote of 4$ per cent, per annum for De posits at Call, 6 per cant, per annum for three mouths, and 6 per cent, per annum If fixed for 6 months or over- J WARD, Manager. Office Arcade Chambers. 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 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 Rev Joseph 'i. Inman, station D, New York City, U.S. A. 1 yyry. HaYjS FOR SALE CHEAP. WOuLPAOKS, full weights FENCING WIBF Nos. 8 and 9, at less than . LINSEED, colontai BARBED WIRE, from L 27 10s to IM 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, &c., or CHRISTCHURCH VTTILL visit Ashburton on Saturday, Vf 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 Mosio Ware house.



MR SIDNEY WOLF From the Royal Academy of Maaio Professor of Pianoforte and Singing, Begs to inform the inhabitants of Ashbur >n and surrounding district that the fresh 'xn commences on THURSDAY, the 'th instant. Fpr .terms apply to Mr Wolf, at his csidehce, Oox street; or at Mr T. Farley, stationer, Saunders’ Buildings. Concerts, balls and parties arranged Pianofortes tuned, toned and regulated. gOPPORT LOCAL EXCELLENCE. T. A. GATES’S SPECIALITIES The Cinder Sifter T : PET -n: SI'REh; ; Caution. SOME unscrupulous 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 Pur chasers into the belief that they ate 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 Are put up In Sqnre, Panelled, Amber colort d 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 Uermau, and the name of “Dr tfoqle" blown in every Bottle. This 1s the only form in which Genuine AMERICAN HOP BITTERS are put 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. Sow is the time—don't delay, but write to us at once. ddress Stikson 1 urn 00. Portland, Maine, United States. BOP BITTERS O A per day to be made by por eons of either sex, tn



Business Notices ME box of Clark’s B 41 pills is war* ranted to care all discharges from the ariaary organs In either sex (acquired or constitutional), gravel and pains in the back. Guaranteed tree from mercury. Sold in boxes 4s 6d oaoh, by all chemists and patent medicine vendors. Sole pro* prietors, The Lincoln and Midland Coon* ties Drug 00., Lincoln, England. Whole sale of all the wholesale houses. 1 18 Reid and g b at's New Positive Feed Broadcast For Sowing Grain, Grass, Turnip, Rape, Mangold, etc., and the Tnrnip Sower can be arranged, when ordered, to sow Lucerne or other small Beads simultaneously to the sowing of Ryegrass if desired. It is the only Sower in the Market that will SOW with absolnte regularity on eithes excea* 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 DisoHabeowb.— The Best—Over 600 In use. Improved Prize Ohawouttkbs.—With cast-steel mouthpieces, when properly handled, make no long straws, conse quently chad requires no riddling. They are in use largely all over Mew Zealand, several of the large-sized machines being lately fitted np at Christchurch. Seedsower,



Impbotkd Double and Trsbub Furrow Ploughs. —The best, and consequently the cheapest in the market. 3,4, and 6 leaf harrows. Square linked chain, har rows- flew design of tripod harrows. If and 7 tlrod 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 pnlly gear for 4-horae yokes. Threshing machine fit* tings Belting all sizes. Iron and brass castings of all kinds to order. Fencing standards cot and punched to any length and gnage. Drays made from best sea soned timber, with Gilpin axles. Gtay’a patent standard for folding sheep. Winners jf the Gold Medal at the Melbourne Exhibition for their Double Furrow Plough, vide Jurors’ Report:— “ Ploughs —ln ploughs there is one ex hibit to which we wish to draw special attention as being the best, and that is the Double Furrow of Betf and Gray, of Dnnedin, flew Zealand, in<hush and con struction it is far superior to any other Rakaia. The New Zealand Loan Mercantile Agency Company are now representing ns m this district REID *r, GRAV n IHE ASHBURTON COUNTY 1 STOCK AND SALEYARDS COMPANY (Ldhied), s 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 be 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. ORORGE JAMESON, . Secretary



JJORE VALUABLE THAN GOLD if a daily increasing demand and an end lest? 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. During the past winter and spring diseases of the throat and lunge have been very prevalent, and it has been admitted on all sides that where 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. Sold?everywhere at la 6d and 8s 6d per bottle. Wholesale agents, Kempthorne, Prosser and 00., Christchurch, and at the proprietor, H. Citron, Chemist, Akaroa. Ashburton Agent—Obss. Reate, Chemist. tfA ATGHMAKERS tjEWEUERS, S <p ichJsT. GH. Government Notice. 'JIHK PUBLIC TRUST OFFICE OF NEW ZEALAND. Atentlon is directed to the provisions of he Acts establishing this Office, and to he advantages placed thereby within easy each of every colonist. Subject to such [■revisions, the State refers to every pear* on : I.—About to make his or her WOl or 1 'odioiL 2. —lntending to provide for Wife an hildren or others by of Settlement. 3. —Settling Property bj way of Mar lage Settlement. 4. —Desiring to renounce the Trusts of Will, having been appointed Execntor ox Trustee under the same. 5. Having acted as Trustee, Execntor ■r Administrator, wishing to be relieved oi •he burthen of Trustee hip or Adminis ration, the option of os ig the State ma rhinory, and gives an absolute guarantee igainat loss of funds by fraud, peculation, or di> honesty. Every information may be obtaine ALEXANDER LEAN, Agent at Christchurchi Je crooi R. n. Wellington, 18th May. lg& f’r?b.Uc Trustee