The Ashburton Guardian.

VOli. V-No. 1822

ASHBURTON. TUBS DAY. NOVEMBER 10. 1885

:price-one penny



Surveyor, Civil, Engineers, Ac. E, FOOKS AND SONS, ArcMtects, A ■JWIi. Kn«MM«Mi VaJ.'TATOBS, LICBHBSD SniiVnoßD, akd Lakd Bbokibs, TRIANGLE, WAKANUI ROAD, Ashbxtbtow. Conveyances. TUTWAIiD AND MOUNT SOMERS RAILWAY. MOUNT SOMERS AND CAVENDISH ROYAL MAIL COACH. Til* above Oeaoh leaves Hood’s hotel or Gavsndiah Railway Station every day, . meeting each train. Passengers by morning train may pro need by coach to Alford Forest, thence to Methven in time -lor the last train for Christchurch, or may return in time for the last train for Ashburton. Panels and Orders will receive every attention. Horses and Baggies on hire, in JOHN HOOD



AUSTRALASIAN PARCELS EXPRE S. «. "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 park agon np to 661bs weight within the 'ity. Daily despatches by Bail, and to rent Britain, Europe and Australia by every steamer. Extract from tariff, including all charges to Address of Consignee K g I I 2- £ r r ? 8 We are now receiving parcels for Home to despatch per Tongariro, sailing this Revised cheep rates. Insurance effected if desired. and all information on application t’DPF & GRAHAM, - Box 837 Post GfEoo, Christchurch; k and Lyttelton. Telephone 22. 8 1572



Business Notices. DANISH mfiß Und« CLOTHING Undersigned hu a foil Stock COLONIAL DRAPERY FLANNELS, &o. Boots end Shoes, Luge Stock of Groceries end Oilmen’s Stores. FEED AND SEED OAT . FLOUR, BRAN/AND SH RPS. All «t the lowest prices possible. Genu HD velne end no make-believe or sham Lirg* discount, and other indncemen oroasb- Families waited on weekly of ienav il required. D. WILLIAMSON, Eabi Sibizt, Abhbubto the me* recent and improved uxabsk ana Motrjuram Coach, ere prepared to furnish ■l>a ‘eohdnot Fonersil* onspedal and ‘ most ~ “Gohntry orders-will receive paatupt mitention. ■ Note the »d- Jisas Vnmor of* WaVannl road and Cans street. - Orde*B'inay be left at the Ash* Vnrton Coach Factory; or Box 16, Poet SPECIAL VALUE IN CHOICE TEA AKER BROS., Builders, Under* JVtnkgryetc.. Wakanoi road and Cass . —a n u a _ fKflt Hnvlh o Offioe Ashburton. 167



MdtTHT SOMERS & METHVEN ROY AfcMAHiGO AOH. On and after January lat, 1885, the mdandgnad will im a Coach each Tues day. Thursday and Saturday, starting at noon.from Hood's Hotel, Mount Somers, - loeSpringbato and Alford Forest, there ooaneeting with Oofi’aOoaoh from Methren returning same evening. Fates—Spring* born, 2a, retarn, Sa; Alford Forest, 4a, retorn, a. AJ7 T. Hg. QBIOULTURAL Machine Shop, WAKANX3I ROAD, GHariTes BAT Btppba Engines, Oomblnes, Chaff-ontters, Bioderr, and -all olasoee of attantfon given to Bicycler. Tricycles and Sewing Machines, repaired, sharpened and •posted. f • > ■ ~ f i Model work. General repairs. 9 4



THE Thoroughbred Horse KING FISHER will travel Ashburton and Surronnding Districts this season. For pedigree, performances on the tnrf, and in the Show ring and fees, see cards, or apply to E. COOKSON, Proprietor; or Groom in Charge. Groom's fee as qpusl. 10 676 Python A Bay Horse bred by Hon E R. Cox . of New South Wales, aot by Kyogle dam Nmcut (dam of Dagworth and Hercules) by Pitsford—Amber by Glanous —Spendora by Emancipation. Kyogle by William Tell, Cassandra by Tros. PYTHON has shown himself to be the most successful sire with half bred mares ever imported to New Zealand. Before leaving New South Wales he sired that good horse, Rival; winner of the Corin thion Cap in Sydney, carrying top weight and heating 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, all showing plenty of form and quality. Terms—Thoroughbred mares, LlO 10s; half-bred mares,. L 6 ss. Payable Ist January, 1886. Gaod grass paddocks provided 2s 6d per week, every care taken but no responsibility. For further particulars apply to L. MARKET, 0 802 Proprietor, Netherby Lodge.



Criterion House, OHEISTOHUCH, gLAOK, BEATTIB &0 0. We have pleasure ia drawing the atten tion of the residents in the Ashbnrton 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 moat favor able terms. We would direct noecial attention to the fact that our 4:.' vi J_ is regulated on a Cash Basis, and out 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 substantial benefit by giving our estab isbment 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 os; our stock is large and value extra good



DRESSMAKING on the PREMISES. In onr Ready-made Clothing Depart ment we 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, and Perfect Fit, at unusually moderate prices. ONE SHILLING in the pound discount ' for prompt Cash. BLACK, BEATTIE & CO. 201, 203, 205,-Hlgh street, HRISTOHUROH



WAR OR NO WAR I—lt given me reel 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 ont 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 can beat me, I give them leave to eat me, who dt not think I serve them very well Now, as might be expected, my stock is well selected, while great variety of goods 1 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 tor really pare and nicely blended teas. And those who have not tried them, should let self interest guide them, and bay of me the thing that’s sure to please. . Tea, Grocery, , -Fancy ..Goods, Glass, China, Earthenware, Fruit and Italian Warehouse, H. M. DaRSON, East street, Ashburton. Agent for Arthur Tates, Garden seeds, wholesale and retail agent for Nelson, Moate' and Go’s pure blended teas.



fetock Sales. Rakaia Sales. WE beg to intimate to oar clients fo*nre the BALi:B of STOCK, IMPLEMENTS and SUNDRIES will be held at the Rakaia the LAST THURSDAY in every month. NEW ZEALAND LOAN AND MER CANTILE AGENCY- COMPANY. 8 306 MATSON, COX & 00. sr KENNEDY & MISS CAMERON DRESSMAKERS, Compton's Buildings, Moore street, Ashburton, N.B.—Registry Office to Female Ssr< rants.



Sporting BHBURTON WAGING OLCB. SPAING MEETING. THURSDAY AND FRIDAY, December 10 and 11, 1885. President—E. G. Wright. Vice-Presi dent—W. 0. Walker. Judge—M. Stitt. Stewards—W. B. Denshire, 0. 0. Foots, H. Friedlaader, R. Friedlander, John Grigg. 0. G. Hawdon, T. Leahy, 0. W. Purnell, W. G, Boss. Treasurer—O. O. Foots. Starter—T. Leahy. Clerk of the Scales—M. Friedlander. Clert of the Coarse—A. Hewson. Handicap pers—The Handicapping Committee of the Club. First race each day to start at I p ,m. 1. County Hurdle Race Handicap, of 30 sovs ; over six flights of hurdles 3ft 6in high ; nomination, 1 sov ; ac ceptance, 1 sov. miles. District horses only. 2. Free Handicap, of 40 sovs ; accep tance, 2 sovs 1 mile 3. Ashburton Cup Handicap, of 125 sovs ; nomination, I eov ; acceptance, 5 sovs. 1J miles. 4. Ladies' Purse, of 40 sovs; welter weights for age ; gentlemen riders ; entrance, 3 sovs. l£ miles. 6. Post Stakes of 16 sovs ; catch weights; nomination, 1 sov, to bo made to the Secretary immediately after the Ladies Purse is ran. The winner to be 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 ; nomi nation, 1 sov; acceptance, 2 sovs. f-mile. 1. Handicap. Hurdle Pace, of 50 sovs; over eight flights of hurdles about Bft 6in high ; nomination, 1 sov,; ac ceptance, 2 sovs. 2 miles. 2. Racing Club Handicap, of sovs ; nomination, 1 sov; acceptance, 3 sovs. miles. 3. County Plate Handicap, of 25 sovs; nomination, Ifsov; acceptance, l|sov. District horses only. 1 j miles. 4. Totalisator Stakes, of 15 sovs ; mini mum weight Sat; 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 First Day. Second Day.



go to the funds of the Club, j mile. 6. Wkltkb Handicap, of 40 bo vs?; nomi nation, 1 sov ; acceptanoe, 2 sova ; minimum weight, lOat. For horses that have never won more ' ban 26 ■ova 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 noticed to the Secretary within ten minutes of declaration of weights. 1 mile. RULES AND REGULATIONS. 1. No entry will bo 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 all 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 15, 1886, and up to the date of the forthcoming meeting, nd owned by a person who has resided in • h e said district during the same perio-S. 4. Five par 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.



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'clock on the evening of the first day’s racing. ACCEPTANCES. Acceptances for the first day’s handicaps mast 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 c Secretary.



Public Companies. IVTEW 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 clip 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 BACKS, at Lowest Current Rates.



AGENTS jIN CANTERBURY FOR— Rueton Proctor and Co. ’d celebrated Com bined Threshing Machines and acknowledged to be the Best Machines imported into New Zealand. Felton and Guilleaume s Patent Galvan ised Steel-barb Fencing Wire Candy’s Patent Cotton Belting. Maldon Island Guano. Farther particulars on application at the Company’s Offoes, Christchurch, Aaht jt ton and Rakala. JOHN OOQKB, Msrnger Christchurch H. h gent, Asnburt' O W ... JRNBP



Business Notices. QO UN AND OH AF STORE. CHAFFCUTTING. CHAFFCUTTING We are prepared to cut Chaff in any quantities, on Farmer’s premises. Tones & Bradshaw HAVELOCK STREET. 1 67



LFORD FOREST HOTEL. Who has again taken the hotel at Alford Forest, would be glad to receive a call 'rom his old friends and as many new /ties as can make it convenient to giv look in Good accommodation for horses. 1328 i John Tisch,



SjlOR the Blood is the Life.—Clarke's i ' world-famed blood mixture is warranted to cleanse the blood from all impurities from whatever cause arising. For scrofula, scurvy, skiu and blood diseases, and sores of all kinds, its effects are marvellous. Thousands of testimonials. Sold in buttles 2s 6d and lla each by chemists and patent medicine vendors everywhere Sole proprietors, The Lincoln and Midland Counties Drug Co., Lincoln, Hngland 1 16



Medical. Q N E *W OR D. Dkab Friends —We have some hesita tion in addressing you in the manner fol lowing, but hope that It will not be looked at in any invidious light, when we state that it is' only our vagard for your health that causes us to do it. We have been a Firm of Analytical Chemists for many, many years and have in the long course of this time manufactured certain Medicines that being based on scientific formula and absolute care and precision In manufacture, have enjoyed a popularity far in advance of any other Pharmaceuti cal Preparations of the day. How suc cessful we have been in this, is only to note the extraordinary amount of the sales of onr Haydook s New Liver Pill. We have the pleasure to state that we have sold 28,089 Vials of Dr Baydook's New Liver Pills. The reason of this de mand la because we find in Haydook* New Liver Pills a wonderful and extra 0 ordinary combination of concentrated medicine. The Victories of Science— Electric Telegraphs, Steam and Printing —revolutionised the whole system of the globe, and made mankind wiser and bet ter. So, although there are countless Pills used for diseases and claiming much as to their merit, the remarkable dis covery of Dr Haydook has eclipsed them all, and lias founded a New Medical Sys tem. The Doctors, whose vast doses of four or five pills enfeeble the stomach and paralyze the bowels, must give way to the man who restores health and appetite with one or two of his extraordinary Vegetable Pills. One or two of Dr Hay dock's New Liver Pills suffices to place the stomach in perfect order creates an appetite, and renders the spirit light and buoyant. If the Liver is affected its func tions are restored, and if the Nervous System is enfeebled, It la invigorated and sustained.



TRANSLATION. Aykab. Province of Burmah, 8.1. Honored and Learned Physician—The unworthy one who dares to addrestt you and come before youhnmbly in the dost, begs for his people (caste) that you would deign to look upon their ignoble miseries and cure them with your Life-giving grains (Pills). Illustrious one your most potent medicine is life to them and their children, and all the Drag Bazaars are empty and your Soul is not in them. This humble petitioner, although he is lowly and not worthy to be in your high presence prays that yon will graciously permit your Life gr *ub (Pills) to come to Aykab. To the mt. learned and wise Physician Haylook (Haydook) of high name. Native to the States of America, united in North America Country, Serviely signing for himself and twenty three others, the Petititioner places his sign, _



Tnaix, Fanaibkbkkanoiel. Oarmi, 111., April 2, 1884. Ub J. Hatdock : Dear Sir—l received your Pills a week ago. 1 have tried them and mast say that 1 never had so much good done by anything as they have me. I have suffered* or years with billloasnesß and have been so sick at times as not to care to live, but your Pills have cured me. One aged man here has taken from me only two of your Pills, and 1 wish you could see him. Ho has had no appetite tor five months, and to-day he ate a dinner such as api nghmau eats. I had to check him, but h laughed and said he was treating his stomach to a new sensation, for it really was hungry. 1 hand you with this four dollars. Please send at once, a below, yonr Pills Mbs Sabah Manners, Oarmi, Illinois, U. 3. We would gne you if we were to go on with them as we very well could do, bnt the above must suffice. Haydook’s New Liver Pills are the true grains and essence of health, and the greatest bless ing that Science has given to the world. For Nervous Prostration, Weakness, General Lassitude, Want of Appetite and Sick Headache, DrHaydook’s flew Liver Pills will be found an Effectual Remedy. Each vial contains Twenty Pills. Price Twenty-five Cents. For sale by all Drug gists. Any sceptic can have a vial of Pills Sent him Free on receipt of his name and address, for a trial. Send a postal card for copy of pamphlet—" The Liver and its Mystery.” It furnishes valuable information to all.



HAYCOCK JSp OO Now York, U.S. Caution I— Pruggists are desired to no tice that the naqie of J. H. Francis, sole agent, is written across each doaen pack ages of Haydook’s Lives Pills. All with out this are counterfeits. P. HAYMAN & 0., 8© Aseots for New Zealand, 13



Business Notices NE box of Clark’s b 41 pills is war ranted to cure all discharges from the urinary organs in either sex (acquired or constitutional), gravel and pains in the back Guaranteed tree ,frona mercury. Sold in boxes 4s 6d each, by all chemists and patent medicine vendors. Sole pro prietors, The Lincoln and Midland Coun ties Drug Co,, Lincoln, England. Whole sale of ail the wholesale houses. 1 18 )E I D AND GRAY’S .to New Positive Feed Broadcast Seedsower,



.For Sowing Grain, Grass, Turnip, Rape, Mangold, etc., and the Turnip Sower can be arranged, when ordered, to sow Lucerne or other small seeds simultaneously to the sowing of Ryegrass if desired. It is the ■inly Sower in the Market that will sow i 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 Sizes. Jointed Pulverising Disc Harrows. The Best.—Over 500 in use. i Improved Prize Chaepoutters. —With bast-steel mouthpieces, , when properly handled, make no long straws, conse quently chaff requires no riddling. They pre lu use largely all over iNew Zealand, Several of the large-sized machine* being lately fitted up at Christchurch. Improved Double and Treble Furrow Ploughs. —The best, and consequently tjfle cheapest in the market. 3,4, and 6 Iqaf harrows. Square linked chain har rows- Now design of tripod harrows. 5 and 7 fined field grabbers. Cambridge rollers, 20, 24, and 26 inches diam. Plain cylinder field rollers. Horse gears for 1, j}»: 3, and 4 horses. Best iron-bark swingle-trees, Ropes and pully gear for 4-horse yokes. Threshing machine fit tings Belting all sizes. Iron and brass outings of all kinds to order. Fencing standards ont and punched to any length and guage. Drays made from beat sea soned timber, with Gilpin axles. Gray’s [latent 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 Is one ex hlblt to which we wish to draw special attention as being the best, and that is the Double Furrow of Retf and Gray, of Dnnedln, New 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 *n this district REIP % ORA v ASHBURTON COUNTY J, STOCK AND SALEYARDS COMPANY (Limited), Is prepared to Dip Sheep iN large or small lots at the following scale of charges:— For the first 600 sheep, one penny eaoh For the second 800 sheep, one half penny eaoh For,thesecond 1,000 sheep, one farthing each For flocks of over 2,000 special arrange ments will be made- The material need will be charged for in addition to the above. GEORGE JAMESON, Secretary.



JJORE VALUABLE THAN GOLD If a daily increasing demand and an endleaa 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 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 bouse. Soldfeverywhere ac Is 6d and 2s 6d per bottle. Wholesale agents, Kempthorne, Prosser and Co., Christchurch, and at the proprietor, H. Citron, .Chemist, Akaroa. Ashburton Agent— Ohas. Neate, Chemist;.



ATCHMAKERS EWEUERS, <» j/IbhJsZ



Government t-'otice. The public trust office OF NEW ZEALAND. Atention is directed to the provisions of the Acta establishing this Office, and to the advantages placed thereby within easy each of every colonist. Subject to such provisions, the State cetera to every per -on : I.—About to make his or her Will or Codicil. 2. —lntending to provide for Wife and 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 or Trustee under the same. 6.—Having acted as Trustee, Executor i or Administrator, wishing to be relieved oi ohe burthen of Trustee hip or Adminia ration, the option of us-, ig the State ma thinery, and gives an absolute guarantee igalnst loss of funds by fraud, peculation, or dishonesty. Every information may be obtained fr«m ALEXANDER LEAN, Agent at Christchurch; Or from R, q. HAMEETON, Public Trustee Wellington, t*th May. IBBi



Easiness Notices. QROWN IRON WORKS, ARMAGH STREET, Ohristcharoh. Portable Banges Burn Wood and Coal—in Four Sizes. PAINTED CORRUGATED IRON IK Four. Five, Six and Seven Feet Lengths. 40 per cent. Cheaper than Galvanised j Iron. 10 1988



Hgriesselich AND CO. • WEAVERS’ HALL, WOOL EXCHANGE, LONDON, SHIPPING 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 Pi oduce 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 moat of the Colonial Banks. Current Price Lists, Produce Reports, and any necessary samples or information on application. - 1 35 His Lordship’s HOTEL AND LARDER, LICHFIELD STREET, Christchurch. THE Propietor of the above Hotel begs to notify that he has engaged the services of one of the best Chefs in the colonies, with special instructions to pro vide the best LUNCHEON OR TEA, In the country for ONE SHILLING. The bill of fare will comprise Poultry, Game, Fish, etc., etc., in season. Grills to perfection at any hoar. PRIVATE ROOMS FOR LADIES. Books of Tickets are now issued at reduced rates., A String Band will play all the newest music in dining-room from 12.30 to 1.30 each day. 6 14



Metropolitan Hotel CASHEL STREET, etchuroh. (Under loprietorship since April, 1885). THE above Hotel has been thoroughly painted, papered and renovated, and is equal to any Hotel in Christchurch for situation, position and accommodation, being at once close to the Centre of the City, and within five minutes’ walk of the Railway Station. Terms—Per day, 6s 6d; per week, LI 10s; . per 28 days, L 5. (Private apartments by arrangement). Permanent boarders, LI 6s 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. Ashburton pbhmaa ent BUILDING & INVESTMENT SOCIETY. The above Society pays Interest at th rate of 4$ per cent, per annum for De posits at Call, 5 per oant, per annum fox three months, and 6 per cent, per annum If fixed tor 6 months or over. j ward, Manager. Office v-- Arcade 0* Chambers, Pnrnett tree* HAVE FOR SALE CHEAP. VVOOLPAOKS, full weights FENCING WIBF Nos. 8 and 9, at



less than f LINSEED, colonial BARBED WIRE, from L 27 10« to LSP a ton TURNIP & RAPE SEEDS, all descrip tions, guaranteed to grow OATS & CHAFF, largo stock, low prices ENGLISH AND OTHER CLOVERS- MATSON. COX & CO. Mrs Adams, AGENT FOR MADAME WEIGEL’S PATTERNS, HAS now on hand a nice assortment of crewel wools, silks, filoselle, flossette, lace, braids, transfer patterns, new designs, crash, oatmeal and satin cloths for art needlework, five o’clock tea cloths, embroidery frames, etc. THE LITTLE SHOP, East street, (Next Mr Ranger's, baker). 6 76C Mr Wells, ORGANIST, &0., op 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 430 p.m. to 5 p.m. at 10s a term. Arrangements can w e made at Mr Farley’s Book and Mnsio Ware house.



W. Fowke, BOOTMAKER, BEGS to inform his friends and the public generally that he has started business on his own account. He hopes by strict attention to business and making a good article, to secure a share ut public patronage. Address—BOßlS ETT STREET, * itemises occupied by Mr J. Meeoh. 388



Business Notices. TO THRESHING MACHINE PROPRIETORS, Threshing Books of all kinds and sixes neatly printed and bound to order at the Guardian Office. 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 T. Inman, station D, New York City, U.B. A. 1 Caution. ZZis£3 SOME unscrupulous firms are trying to force on the New Zealand people a Nostrum, under tne cloak that it is made in t t *'* United States— WHICH IS NOT TRUE. Under Ji lhis 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 BITTERS Are pnt np in Sqore, Panelled, Amber colored Bottles, with White Label on one side, printed In Black Letters, and Green Hop Cluster; and, on the other side, iTellow Label, with Directions in Red Letters, In English and German, and the name of “Dr Scale” blown in every Bottle. This is the only form in which Genuine AMERICAN HOP BITTERS are pnt



New City Tailoring. LONG-FELT J 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 T weeds to select from. Wonderful value for ready money. Oar 21s TROUSERS (two pairs for 39a 6d), and suits as above. Gr. L. Beath & Co.’s NEW BRANCH (late Hyde’s Boot Shop, Cashel st.), Tailors and Woollen Drapers. SUITS TO MEASURE, At 58s 66s 76s 95s I One trial solicited, SPECIALITIES — 2*>Tbe trade supplied with Tweeds at mill prices.



0 1 T a _QA per day to be made by per sona of either sex, In their own localities, at work for ns. New business. All meet with wonderfnl 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. Boy. and girls earn nearly as much as Full particulars and instructions free. How is the time—don't delay, but write to ns at once. Address Stinson Co. Portland, Maine, United States. B. MORRIS being the first to RE OUCE the Price of BREAD in Ashbur ton, takes this opportunity of thanking bis customers for past favors, and has now the pleasure of informing them that prompt monthly customers are waited upon at CASH prices, viz., 41b Loaf sd, Also, that Gristing of farmers lots Is re ceived at the Triangle Bakery, for the Wester field Flour Mills. B. MORRIS, MILLFR. WESTS RFIELD *lB



Business Notices’ 11. J. Wood & Co., WHOLESALE AND BETAIft STATIONERS, Direct Importers of Books, Magazines, Newspapers and Fancy Goods, Engravers, Lithographers, Printers an Bookbinders. , , have much pleas are in informing * our valued customers and the pablis generally that we have opened a Branch of our well-known Christchurch boalnesai Temporary premises and office in Town Hall Buildings, Ashburton, nodes the management of Mr L. F. Andrewes (lare Andrewes Bros). Orders for Books Stationery, Magazines and Newspapers received by Mr Andrewes and executed promptly from our Christchurch stock, rhioh is the largest of it kind in the t lony. Stores and Schools supplied at our Wholesale Prices. Estimates given! for Printing and Book binding H. J. WOOD & CO., Stationers’ Hall, 24b High street, and 9 Cathedral Square Christchurch ; and Town Hail, Ashburton, Having purchased the Stock of Books Stationery and Fancy Goods from:l Official Assignee in the estate of Mr L. 7 Andrewes, we propose holding a Clearing Sale of same, and a quantity of othet surplus stock .at Less ■> than Half Cost prices for fourteen .lays. Note papers from 2d per quire ; Musie 6aj for 3s pieces ; Toys at any price to ot< ar. All licrs not disposed of in this way will be sold by Auction. All accounts to be paid to Mr L. F Andrewes, as collector for the Assignee. H T. WOOD & CO.



S Jut BgUßft T O IS CO Hm for Sale at Cheapest Rates (delivered to castomers), Westport, Newcastle, Kaitangata and Brookfield Goal; also Potatoes, Chaff, Bran, Oats, Pig Fee 4t0., &c., &c. R. S. BEAN, West streets N.B.—A first-clasa Family Express R 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 -,’m commences on THURSDAY, the Sth instant. For terms apply to Mr Woir, at his esidence, Cox street; or at Mr T. F Fablzt, stationer, Saunders’ Buildings. FIREWOOD DEPOT. R. S. Bean Sale—cheap 8 419



Concerts, balls and parties arranged Pianofortes tnned, toned and regulated. \ 81 gUPPORT LOCAL EXCELLENCE. T. A. GATES’S SPECIALITIES The Cinder Sifter T fcl and B N Office Cabinet. N nee used E B A place al ways n R A for favor; will S O everything ever give x and utmost E S everything satisfaction. 0 I in its I ——- P own P T place P Inventor E O and sole maker— R A. Gates, Cabinet x Piotubb-vbamx Makxb, PETER STREE i\



D.I.C Qtrangers visiting CHRISTCHURCH Are often at a lose to know the best 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 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’ Refreshment Rooms and Lavatories. THE DRAPERY AND GENERAL IMPORTING CO. 0F NEW ZEALAND, Ltd., CO-OPERATIVE. E. C. DROWN, ' Manager. B. HALLEN*TKIN, Chairman of f-hectors. Warehouses Cashel street ... Christchurch. High street ... Dunedin. 10 926