The Ashburton Guardian.

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VOL. Y,—No. 1331

ASHBURTON. FBI BAY. NOVEMBER 30. 1885



Civil Engineers, Ac. Survivors, Aim Lard Brokers, TRIANGLE, WAKANUI ROAD. AbHRURTOW. Conveyances. INWALD AND MOUNT SOMEB 8 RAILWAY. MOUNT SOMERS AND CAVENDISH ROYAL MAIL COACH. The above Coach leaves Hood’s hotel or Cavendish Railway Station everyday, meetirg each train. Passengers by morning train may pro ceed by coach to Alford Forfest, thence to liethven in time for the last train for Christchurch, or may r. torn in time for the last train for Ashburton. Parcels and Orders will receive every attention. Horses and-'Boggies on hire. Architects JOHN HOOD



AUSTRALASIAN JpAROKLS EXPRESS. Parcels and Packages forwarded to any address, at cheap, through, inclusive tales. One charge. No extras. No trouble. No charge for booking or for collecting packages Up to' 66lb> weight within the Daily despatches by Phil, and to threat Britain, Europe and Australia by every steamer. Extract from tariff, including all charges to Address of Consignee : 3 -s



W® 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 CUFF & GRAHAM, i Box 237 Post Office, Christchurch ; and Lyttelton. Telephone 22. 8 1&72



Business Notices. DANISH Seed Oats. mfiE Undersigned has a fall Stock I COLONIAL CLOTSING DRAPERY FLANNELS, &a. Boots and Shoes, Large Stock of Groceries andUuineit’BStores. SPECIAL VALUB IN CHOICE TEA FEED AND SEED OAT . FLOUR, BRAN, AND SH RPS. All at the lowest prices possible. Genn ne value and no make-believe or sham Large discount, and other induoemen or cash. Families waited on weekly oftener if required. D. WILLIAMSON, SISX SIBEXT, ASHBTJBTO



BAK-1W& BROS,, Builders, Under etc.,iWakanni road* and' Oms fctroei—B.B. desireto state, that having the mu. recent and improved Hbahre and Motnurara OoACH,Bra prepared; tofumlsh andcondnct fanffftoW.fPWW.-W W reasonable term#. Coßfltry orders, will receive prompt attention. Note the »d ---draaie comer of Wftkanul road and Casa street. Orders may be left at the Ash barton: Coach Factory; or Box 16, Post Office Ashburton. 167 M OUNT SOMERS & METHTEN ROYAL MAIL COACH. On and-after January Ist, 1886, the undersigned will ran a Coach each Tues day. Thorsday and Saturday, starting at noon from HoochrHotel, Meant lor Springbatn and Alford Forest, there connecting withDnff I Coach from Methven returning same evening. Fares—Spring born, 2a, ratnrn, 3s; Alford Forest, 4s, retorn, 1 Vt T. HTX. A GKIOUL T U B A L Machine Shop, WAKA NO I ROAD. 0H ARLES RAY 'Reoeirr Engines, Combines t Chaff-cutters, _ mod Bindera, and all classes of i j.i n : Special attention given to Bicycle* Trkqrdosiand Sewing Machines. Lawn Mowers repaired, sharpened and adjusted. Model work. General repair*



Stud Notices. TELE 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. COOKSON, Proprietor ; or Groom in Charge. Groom’s fee as osual. 10 076



fJIHE THOROUGHBRED HORSE ■Perkin Warbeck n, (By Perkin Warbeck—Mias Kate), Will Stand this Season at GROVE FARM, TINWALD (See Cards). For furthe- particulars, apply to 9 626 E GATES, Tinwald



TO TRAVEL this season the Thorough bred imported Horse Calstock. After this date the fees will be:—Ls 5a for thoroughbreds; L2 10s for half-breds; guarantees, L 7 7s Good English grss paddocks free until Ist of January; 1886 All ca T e but no responsibility. Oroomage fees, sa, paid first service.



Racing results prove that the deoi 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 Oalstock. Good breedingthis. 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 South Wales, cot by Kyogle dam Nutout (dam of Dagworth and Hercules) by Pitsford—- Amber by Glances —Spendora by Emancipation. Kyogle by William Tell, Cassandra by Tros. PYTHON has shown himself to be the most successful sire wiih half bred mares ever imported to New Zealand. Before leaving New Uouth Wales he sired that good horse. Rival; winner of the Oorin thiou 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 out 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; halt-bred mares, L 5 ss. Payable let January, 1886. Gaod grass paddocks provided 2s 6d per week, every cate taken but no responsibility. For further particulars apply to L. MAKKEY, 0 802 Proprietor, Netberby 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 distrots 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 GRIG6, Proprietor, Kouser. THE Thoroughbred Horse ROUSER, will stand in Ashburton this season. By Messenger out of Kate O’Shane, Messenger, bred In N.B.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. While showing lota of quality: he is fit* to carry 18st to hounds. ROUSER hae proved himself fast, stout and a magnificent fencer, hut while undergoing a prepara tion for Jie Grand National, met with an accident, which necessitated throwing him out of work for a time. Terms—L3 10s; guaranteed, L 5 6s. For farther particulars apply L. MARKET 10800 Proprietor. M«the*by Lod Stock Sales. Bakaia Sales. WE beg to intimate to our clients that for the future the SALKS ol STOCK, IMPLEMENTS and SUNDRIES will be held at the Rakala the LAST THURSDAY in every month. NEW ZEALAND LOAN AND MER CANTILE AGENCY COMPANY; 8 308 MATSON, COX * CO. MRS KENNEDY & MISS CAMERON 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 start punctually at 11 o’clock. Pkesident: 0. G. Hawdon. Vick- Presidents : J. C. N. Grigg I James Wilkin D. McLean j Judge: M. Stitt. Starter. Dr Leahy. ’IfIANDICArPEBS : 9. Saunders I Dr Leahy 0. 0. Fooka 1 . or Athletics—Messrs G. James and J. Purchase Clerk op Course: David Jackson. Clerk op Scales ; Robert B. Jeff. Committee: James Begg A. McLeod E. Gates M. Scott Heseltino 0. Jephson F. Lewis G. James 1. Hurdle Handicap, of 15 sovs. 1J miles ; >. rer six flights of hurdles, about 3ft 6in high. Second horse to receive 50a from Mie stakes. Nomi nation, 10s; acceptance, 10s. itnwald Cup Handicap, of 25 sovs and a Cup valued 16, presented by Mr C. G. Hawdon, of Westerfield 1£ miles. Second horse to receive L 6 from the stakes. Nomination, 20s; acceptance, 20s. 3. Trotting Race; a distance handicap, of 15 sovs. Two miles. Second horse to receive 50s from the stakes. No weight under 10st. Nomination, 10s; acceptance, 15s Maiden Plate, of LlO. One mile. Weight-for-age. Entrance, 20s. 5. Selling Hack Race, 10 sovs, |- mile. The winner to be sold imme diately after the race for LlO, any surplus to go to the Club's fund. Entrance, LI. Bst up Consolation Handicap, 10 sovs. One > mile. NomirTtion, 10s; acceptance, 10s; due within ten minutes after the weights are declared. U Hurry Scurry, for a sweep of 10a.



ATHLETIC EVENTS. I. 100 Varda Handicap. Entrance, 2a. irat prize, LI; second, 10s Running High Jump. Entrance, First prize, LI; second, 10a 3. Quoits; 21 yards; 21 up. First rizs, 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, Ll 6 Egg and Spoon Race. Entrance, Is. First pf.ze, lOs; second, 5s 7 Single Women’s Race; 80 yards; for a dre?a piece 8. 220 Yards Flat Race Handicap. First prize, Ll; second, 10s; entrance, 2s 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, ss; entrance, Is RULES AND REGULATIONS. 1. No entry will be received except on .he conditions that all disputes, claims, and objections arising out of the racing shall bo 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 I during the same period. I 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 «te ACCEPTANCES. All nominations to be accompanied by Zees, name and performances of horse, and colors of rider, to bo 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-Seoretary, at Scott's Hotel, Pinwald ’ ter than 10 p.m. on Satur day, December . I d 5. ' IEPHSON, Secretary.



WAR OR NO WAR?—It gives me rest 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 I slaughter, as indeed I did’nt onghter, and below the cost I don’t profess to sell. But in fair play none cm 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 ate 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, EL. M. OARSON, East street, Ashburton. Agent for Arthur Yates, Garden seeds, wholesale and retail agent for Nelson, Moate and Co's pare blended teas.



Sporting a SHBURTON RACING OLDB SPRING MEETING. THURSDAY AND F j** DAY » December 10 and 11, 1885. President —F. G Wright dent—W. C. 'A' .lk. t. Judge--M. Slut. Stewards — Vv. !i D... ehire, 0. 0. P.’ok*, H. Friedlandef, K Fried lander, John Qrigg. C. (J. H»»'don, T. Leahy, . •• Purnell, W. G. Ross, 'treasurer-0. C. Fooks Starter —T. Leahy. Glerk 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 First Day. . County Hurdle Race Handicap, of “ 30 sovs; over six flights of hurdles ,iTl3ft 6in high ; nomination, 1 sov ; ao- 1 boy. 1$ miles. District ■Vi-’- horses only. 2. Free Handicap, of 40 boys ; accep Stance, 2 sova 1 mile 3. Ashburton Cup Handicap, of 126 sovs ; nomination, 1 eov ; acceptance, 5 sovs. miles. 4. Ladies’ Pdbsb, of 40 sovs; welter weights for age ; gentlemen riders ; entrance, 3 sovs, 1$ miles. _ 5. Post Stakes of 16 sovs ; catch weights; nomination, 1 sov, to be made to the Secretary immediately after the Ladies Parse is ran. The winner to be sold by auction immediately after the race for 15 sovs, any surplus to go to I#3 funds of the Club. 1 mile. 5. Flying Handicap, of 50 sovs ; nomi nation, 1 sov; acceptance, 2 sovs, J-mile,



Second Day 1. Handicap Hurdle Hacb, of 50 povb ; over eight flights of hurdles about 3ft 6in high ; nomination, 1 sov k ; ac ceptance, 2 nova. 2 miles. 2. Racing Club Handicap, of 75, bovs ; nomination, 1 sov; acceptance, 3 sovs. miles. 3. County /'late Handicap, of 25 sovs; nomination, IJsov; acceptance, l<sov. District horses only. lj miles. 4. Totalisator 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 j go to the funds of the Club, j mile. 5. Welter Hanoi -ap, of 40 sovsj; nomi nation, 1 sov ; acceptance, 2 sovs ; minimum weight, iOat. Fur 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 bo decided by the Stewards, or whom they may appoint; their decision on all points connected with carrying out this programme to be final. 2. Canterbury Jockey Club Racing Rules 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 Watiaki from July 15, 1885, and up to the date of the forthcoming meeting, and owned by a person who has resided in the said district during the same petiou. 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. All nominations to be accompanied by fees, name, ago 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 bo declared on Friday, December 4, 1885. Weights for the second day’s han dicaps will bo declared at 8 o’ol-ok on the evening of the first day’s racing.



ACCEPTANCES. Acceptances for the drat daj’a handicaps must be made to ths 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, g 298 Secretary. Public Companies. VIEW ZEALAND LOAN & MER CANTILB AGENCY COMPANY (LIMITED). Capital, £3,000,000. Reserve, £210,000. Makes LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES on Freeholds, on Stations and Stock, and on growing clij of Wool. RECEIVES CONSIGNMENTS of Wool, Grain, Tallow, Leather, Hidas, 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 opplicatlon at the Company's Offoes, Christchurch, Ashbur ton and Rakala. JOHN COOKE, Manager Christchurch *L H. SECRET AN, Agent, Asnbarto-. n W / r JRNBP s,en



Christchurch Advertisements. Criterion House, OHRISTCHUOH. jgLACK, 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 large purchasers of all Colonial manufacturers, we are in a position to sell, goods on the most favor able terms. We would direct ".•'"vjial attention to the fact that our ir'dials regulated on a Cash Basis, and our aim invariably to charge most moderate pricer, in proof of which we solicit inspection «t our large and varied stock. VVe feel satisfied oar country friends will reap a substantial benefit by giving our establ ishment a trial. Ladies* Dress Materials in great variety, of newest styles Millinery in choice designs and at specially moderate prices Mantles, Dolmans, Summer Capes, etc, in new shapes and materials Household Furnishings are a specialty with ns; our stock is large and value extra good DRESSMAKING on the PREMISES. In our Eoady-raade Clothing Depart ment we hold a very large stock of gar ments of all descriptions, principally our 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, 203, 205, High street, CHRISTCHURCH



New City Tailoring. LONG-FELT WANT SUPPLIED. EVERY GARMENT THOROUGHLY SHRUNK AND MADE TO 'FIT THE FIGURE. 250 NEW PATTERNS of Kaiapoi, Oamaru, Dunedin, Scott’s, and West of England 'I weeds to select from. Wonderful value for ready money. Our 21s TROUSERS (two pairs for 39a 6d), and suits as above. G-. L. Beath & Co.’s NEW BRANCH (late Hyde’s Boot Shop, Cashel at.), Tailobs and Woollen Dbafebs. SUITS MEASURE, At 58s 65a 75s 85s 95s One trial solicited, SPECIALITIES— trade supplied with Tweeds at mill prices.



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, 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 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 12.30 to 1.30 each day, 6 W



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



D.I.C. VISITIN CHRISTCHURCH Are often at a loss to know the beet establishment for the pur chase of Drapery, Furnishings, Fancy Goods, Games, Crockery and Glassware. THE DRAPERY & GENERAL IMPORTING COMPANY have an entirely NEW and IMMENSE STOCK 0F 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, B. 0. BROWN, Manager. B. HALLENSTEIN, Chairman of Directors. Warehouses Cashel street ... C! ristchnrch. High street ... Dunedin. 2D 926



Metropolitan Hotel CASHEL STREET, Chrisichurch. (Under Proprietorship since April, 1885). THE above Hotel has been thoroughly painted, papered and renovated, and ia equal to any Hotel in Christchurch for situation, position and accommodation, being at once close to the Centre of the City, and within five minutes’ walk of the Railway Station. Terms—Per day, 5s 6d; per week, LI 10s; per 28 days, L 5. (Private apartments by arrangement). Permanent boarders, LI 5s per week. Ordinary, from 12 to 2 p.m. , Table d’H6te, at 6.15 p.m. For further particulars, apply on the premises j or, by letter, to & AN ACER, Metropolitan Hotel, Box 14, 6 18 Christchurch.



J.Ballantyne (feCo’s CAPACIOUS NEW WAREHOUSE IS NOW OPEN With an Elegant Stock of NEW SUMMER DRAPERY, Bought in the Home marketa 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 a and Boys Clothing and Hats (own manufacture), Men’s Mercery, Ac. The Public are cordially invited to view the Premises and Stock, One Shilling off every Pound Cash Discount. DUNSTABLE HOUSE, Established 1854. 9 662 rriHE OLYD BSD ALE ENTIRE | Horse, Priuce Victor Will travel the Wakanui, Longbeaoh, and Ashburton Forns districts, atld „ wll | it Netherby Lodge (opposite Canterbury Mills) on Saturdays. _ For further particulars and terms apply to Groom in charge, or GEORGE POOOOK, Proprietor



Business Notices. nROWN IRON WORKS ARMAGH STREET, Christchurch. Portable .Ranges Burn Wood and Coal—in Four Sizes. PAINTED CORRUGATED IP.ON is v our. Five, Six and Seven Feet Lengths. 40 per cent. Cheaper than Galvanised Iron. 10 1988



Egribsselich AND CO. • WEAVERS’ HALL, VOOL EXCHANGE, LomD^N, * HIPPING AND COMMISSION MERCHANTS, Established 1856. Ship to order any description of British and Continental Goods upon 2$ per cent, commission, selected by buyers with Colonial experience,- and attend to the prompt realisation of Produce at highest prices upon 1 per cent, commission. Orders to be accompanied by Letters of Credit or part remittance in Bank Drafts or Produce. Open Policies of Insurance for floating cargoes to cover sea risks. References—Chief Office of the London and Westminster Bank, or Agra Bank, London, and most of the Colonial Banks. Current Price L'sts, Produce Reports, and any necessary samples or information on application. 1 36 AvSHBURTON PERMANENT BUILDING & INVESTMENT SOCIETY. The above -Society pays Interest at the rate of 4J per cent, per annum for Db posits at Gall, 6 per cant, per annum for three mouths, and 6 per cent, per annum If fixed tor 6 months or over. j ward, manager. Office.- Arcade Chambers, Pornett 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 'X'. Inman, station D, New York City, U.S.A. I__ have for sale cheap. WOOLPAOKS, full weights FENCING WIRE Nos. 8 and 9, at less than C 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 A CO. Mr Wells, ORGANIST, &0., op CHRISTCHURCH ITTILL visit Ashburton on Saturday, Y\ commencing September 26, 1886. Pixno and Singing 4 guineas a term of 40 minutes lessons. Singing class at 4 30 p.m. to 5 p.m. at 10s a term. Arrangements can e made at Mr Farley’s Book and Music Ware- ____ MR SIDNEY WO L F From the Royal Academy of Music Professor of Pianoforte and Singing, Begs to inform the inhabitants of Ashbur ,n and surrounding district that the fresh 'm commences on THURSDAY, the Hth instant. For terms apply to Mr Wolf, at his esidence, Cox street; or at Mr T. Eaalhy, stationer, Saunders’ Buildings. Concerts, balls and parties arranged Pianofortes tuned, toned and regulated. . 31



OPPORT LOCAL EXCELLENCE, T. A. (GATES’S SPECIALITIES The Cinder Sifter T F Inventor B O and sole maker - R T. A. Gates, j : Cabinet e Picttjrs frame Maker, j ; PET *:h STREW . I 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 HOT 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 tacts that the Genuine American Co.’s BOP BITTERS Are put up in Squre, 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 HOP BITTERS are put. O-I OA per day to be made by per ofci eons of either sex, In their own localities, at work for us. Now business. All meet with wonderful suc cess. Anyone can do the work. Capita] 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 Fall particulars and instructions free. Now is the time—don't delay, but write to ns at once. ddreas Stinson and Co. Portland, Maine, United States-



Easiness 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: Coun ties Drug Go., Lincoln, England. Whole sale of all the wholesale houses. 1 18 EID AND GRAY’S For Sowing Grain, Grass, Turnip, Rape, Mangold, etc., and the Turnip Sower can b«arranged, when ordered, to sow Loeerne 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 excee- ’ sively rough or very smooth land. It will sow any desired quantity of Grain ov Grass by simply changing one wheel. New Positive Feed Broadcast Heedsower,



Jointed Pulverising DisoHARROwa— The Beat.—Over 500 In use. Improved Prize Ohappcuttebs. —With oaat-ateel mouthpieces, when properly handled, make no long atrawa, conse qoently chad requires no riddling. They are in nae 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 harrows. Square linked chain har rows- New design of tripod harrows. 6 and 7 tired field grabbers. Cambridge rollers, 20, 24, and 26 inches diam. Plain cylinder field rollers. Horse gears for 1, 2, 8. and 4 horses. Beat iron-bark swingle-trees. Hopes 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 cut and punched to any length and gnage. Drays made from best sea soned timber, with Gilpin axles. Gray’s patent standard for folding sheep. Winner*, 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 and Gray, of Dunedin, New Zealand, in finish 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 T IEH> « ORAV 11HE ASHBURTON COUNTY STOCK AND SALEYARDS COMPANY (Limited), la prepared to Dip Sheep £N large or small lota at the following scale of charges For the first 600 sheep, one penny each For the second 600 sheep, one half* penny each Forthesecond 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. GEORGE JAMESON, Secreiarv ORE VALUABLE THAN GOLD



xr a nany increasing uumauu uiu iu 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. During the past winter and spring diseases of the throat and longs 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 house. Sold’everywhere at Is 6d and 2s 6d per bottle. Wholesale agents, Kempthorne, Prosser and Co., Christchurch, and at the proprietor, H. Citron, Chemist, Akaroa. Ashburton Agent— Chss. Neate, Chemist.



ATCHMAKERS J^bbbsbsssssb^S^. EWELLIRS, M m fjsz j/icH GH Government Notice. rE PUBLIC TRUST OFFICE OF NEW ZEALAND. Atentlon is 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 offers to every per on :



1. —About to make his or her Will or OodiciL 2. —lntending to provide for Wife and "hildren or others by dei of Settlement. 3. —Settling Property uy way of Mar iago Settlement. 4. —Desiring to renounce the Trusts of Will, having been appointed Executor or Trustee under the same. 5. —Having acted as Trustee, Executor or Administrator, wishing to be relieved oi -the burthen of Trustee hip or Adminis ration, the option of us jg the State ma chinery, and gives an absolute guarantee •gainst loss of funds by fraud, peculation, or dishonesty. Every information may be obtain* ALEXANDER LEAN, Agent at Christchurch; Ot from R. O. HAMERt-OH, ccbllc wVue.se* Wellington, .19th May.