The Ashburton Guardian.

VOL. V,—No. lit'''

ASHBURTON. THURSDAY, JUNE HI, IHMi.

IPRICE—ONE PENNY



Surveyor, Civil Engineers, &c. C E. fooks and sons, Architects, mi. hwotsKßßs, Valuators, Liokksbd SrttVETORS, AMD LAND BROKERS, TKI ANGLE, WAKANUI ROAD, AsHBDRTOM. Conveyances. rnINWALD AND MOUNT SOMERS j[ RAILWAY. MOUNT SOMERS AND CAVENDISH ROYAL MAIL COACH. The above Caach leaves Hood’s hotel f .r Cavendish Railway Station every day meeting each train. Passengers by morning train may pro reed by coach to Alford Forest, thence to Methven in time for the last tram for Christchurch, or may return m time tor the last train for Ashburton, Parcels and Orders will receive every attention. Horses and Buggies on hire ln JOHN HOOD P AUSTRALASIAN AROELS EXPRESS. Parcels and Packages forwarded to any address, at cheap, through, Inclusive charge. No extras. No trouble. No charge for booking or for collecting packages up to 561bs weight within the city. Daily despatches by ‘'ail, and to Great Britain, Europe and Australia by every steamer. .. ~ , Extract from tariff. Including all charges to Address of Consignee s « r 2. (g 3 S' r g* c g. s a „ l n s B * 4r R. fP E i i i



We 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, Box 337 Post Office, Christchurch ; and Lyttelton. Telephone 22, 8 1572 Business Notices. 3 AKER BROS., Builders, Under takers, etc., Wakanul road and Cass reot —B.B. desire to state that having te most recent and Improved Hxaksb and loußsnra Coach, are prepared to furnish ad conduct Funerals on special and most tasonable terms. Country orders will >ceive prompt attention. Note the ad ress, corner of Wakanul road and Cass reet. Orders may be left at the Ash orton Coach Factory; or Box 16, Fort ffioe Ashburton- _ "I



M OTjNT SOMERS & METHYEN ROYAL MAIL COACH. On and after January Ist, 1885, the noderaigned will run a Coach each Tues day Thursday and Saturday, starting at noon from Hood’s Hotel, Mount Somers, for Springbutn and Alford Forest, there connecting with Duff s Ooaohfrom Methven returning same evening. Fates—Spring burn, 2s, return, 3s; Alford Forest, 4a, return, 6s. 1 27 T - HIX - M •RS KENNEDY & MISS CAMERON DRESSMAKERS, Compton’s Buildings, Moore street, Ashburton, U.B.—Registry Office ft r Female Ser vants. - ARRIVAL OF NEW BOOKS, COURT Life Below Stairs, Humorous Works of Theodore Hook, Letters from HeU, Journals of Major-General Gordon at Khar toum, Stonehenge’s British Newspaper Headers’ Companion, Scottish Life and Character by Dean hound—by Stonehenge, Book of Sn ° b ® by f Thackeray. Macaulay’s Essays JTbl Ancient Home, Mayhewe’ Horse Doctor, The Horse—by Stonehenge, Com; !e .a W ° rk ® Artemus ward in 1 vol.. Choice Works Mark Twain—l voL, Religious Anecdotes Scotland —by Adamson, Sheep, Cattle and Horae—by | Touatt, Sunday at Home, Leisure Hour, America— by Mackenzie, Nineteenth Century— by Mackenzie; Madagascar and France, Bpons Mechanics Own Book, Short History of Out Own Times—by Justin McCarthy, The Shadow of a Crime—by Hall Caine, Intrigues of a Poisoner—by E Gaborian, Clarissa’s Tangled Web, Decameron of Boccaccio, Mine Own People—by L. M. Gray, The Machse Portrait Galtary, Evan Harrington —by George M«w»dith, The Reporter’s Companion, Kne. THOS. F. FARLEY, BOOKSELLER, STATIONER,



and printer, EAUNDEKB’ BUILDINQS, ABHBUBTON m 11 pi OA per day to be made by per ow i wX Bons of either sex, In their own localities, at work for us. New nualness. All meet with wonderful sac sees. 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. Bays and girls earn nearly as much as men. Full particulars and instructions maile* ree. Now Is the time—don't delay, but write to us at once. Address Stikson AV Do Portland, Maine, United States



HGUIESSELICa 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 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 Lists. Produce Reports, and any necessary samples or information on application 1 35 J, Ballantyne & Co. DUNSTABLE HOUSE. rpHIS Old Established firm have now I erected Very Large and Commodious Premises, suitable for carrying on a First-class DRAPERY & CLOTHING BUSINESS, The comfort and convenience of customers have been carefully studied, and the Warehouse, which is spacious, lofty, aud well-lighted, is generally acknowledged to be the best of its kind In New Zealand. J. B. & CO. are in a position to place before the public goods bought on the most advantageous terms from the manu facturers, and thus secure to all the boat value for money—quality and price being the reliable test for cheapness.



NEW AUTUMN & WINTER GOODS Are now Bhown In all the departments. Millinery, Mantle, and Dressmaking in First-class Styles. A Large Stock of MEN’S AND BOY’S CLOTHING Now on hand, so well and favourably known for Excellence of Quality, Fit, and Workmanship. Our Own Manufacture. A HAT AND CAP FACTORY On the premises. Any style made to order. One Shilling off every Pound Cash Discount. DUNSTABLE HOUSE, Established 1854. 4 491 Stock Sales Bakaia Sales. WE beg to Intimate to our clients that for the fu*"ire the SALES of STOCK, MPLEMENTS and SUNDRIES will be held at the Rakala the LAST THURSDAY In every month. NEW ZEALAND LOAN AND MER OANTILE AGENCY COMPANY. 8 306 MATSON, QOX A CO.



Private Dispensary, Palmerston Buildings. Foot ol Queen-street, Auckland. Established for the Scien tific and Speedy Cure of Chronic, Nervous and Special Diseases. Dr. Speer is a Regular Graduated Physician, educated at Haivard College, U.S. He ha* devoted a lifetime to, and is acknowledged to be the most expert Physician in his specialty in the United States. Young Men and Middle-aged Men, who suffer from Nervous -and Physical Debility, Loss cl Energy and Memory, Eruptions on the Face, Mental Depression, Kidney and Bladder Troubles, Neuralgia, Rheumatism, Scrofula, Salt Rheum, Paralysis, Fit*, Spinal Disease, St. Vitus’ Dance, Liver Complaint, Asthma, Catarrh, Heart Disease, Gravel, Piles, See., and are tired of taking mineral drugs, will do well to come and try the Doctor’s method of cure, as it will, if properly applied, relieve 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 im planted in their systems, by improper use of calomel, seeds which produce an annual crop of disease. To such he would say, come and be healed. It matters not what your troubles may be, come and let the Doctor examine your case. 2/ it is curable , As t vili Ull you so; if It is not, he mill tell you that; for he will not undertake a case unless he is confident of effecting a cure. It will cost you nothing for consul tation, so please call and satisfy yourselves that the Doc tor understands your case. Dr. S. cures Humours and Diseases of the Bloed, and Ladies who are afflicted by any of the following complaints:—Cold extremities, weak stomachs, lame and weak backs, nervous and sick headaches, constipation and pain in the side and back, leuchorrea, etc., etc. I wish it distinctly understood that I do not claim to perform impossibilities, or to have miraculous power. All applying to me will receive my honest opinion of their complaints. No experimenting. I will guarantee a positive cure in avery case 1 undertake, or forfeit j£soo. Consultation in Office or by Letter, Fkxr. Charges Moderate. Examination and advice, £l. Call or address i Dr, H, J. Speer, Palmerston Buildings, Auckland, N.E, Office Hours: 9to 12, Ito 4,6 to 8 p.m.; Sundays, 10 to is. N. B. All Medicines necessary for a complete cure can be sent free bam observation on receipt es %mptoms. :



DK E R I N G’ S E E R I N Q’ S Twine Binder. 'WITH LATEST IMPROVEMENTS for 1885-6. REDUCED PRICE—£SO. Every Machine with latest Improvements, two knives and a supply of small extras. The agents being desirona that the Deerlng Twine Binder should retain the position which It has obtained as the FAVORITE MACHINE WITH THE FARMERS throughout New Zealand, and that the price should not stand In the way, we have determined to sell all machines for coming season at FIFTY POUNDS. For simplicity of construction, lightness of draught, economy of repairs, strength and efficiency, It stands unequalled, whilst for excellence of work In the field, under all conditions of crop, It cannot be surpassed. In confirmation of Its superiority, we refer to the many prizes obtained each year, and also to the testimonials from practical New Zealand farmers, as well as satisfaction expressed by every purchaser of machines. D. WILLIAMSON, Agent for Ashburton.



GRIOULTURAL Machine Shop, WAKiNm ROAD. CHARLES RAY Repairs Engines, Combines, Chaff-cutters, Reapers and Binders, and all classes of machinery. Special attention given tc Bicycles, Tricycles and Sowing Machines. Lawn Mowers repaired, sharpened and tdiosted. Model work. General repairs. 9



Public Notices: Caution. SOME unscrupulous firms are trying to force on the New Zealand people a Nostrum, under the cloak that It Is mide 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 are the Genuine AMERICAN HOP BITTERS. We wish to warn all honest and unsus pecting people against this DECEPTION, and to call their attention once more to the fact that the Genuine American Co.’s BOP BITTERS Are put up In Square, 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 Ashburton coal AND FIREWOOD DEPOT. E. S. Bean Begs to inform the inhabitants of Ash burton that he has a splendid lot of Blue Derwent Potatoes for sale. NEWCASTLE. WESTPORT, AND BROOKFIELD COAL at lowest rates. Firewood, Poets and Rails, Stakes Etc., Potatoes, Chaff, Oats, Bran, Sharps, Etc. R. S. BEAN, 419 West street. i Standard Sewing Macbien.



THE LIGHT-RDNNING STANDARD SEWING MACHINE,



The STANDARD has more Improvements than all the other Sewing Machines put together 1 Has always been the best and la now the cheapest That It meets every require ment of a critical public la shown by Its great popularity and In creasing sale throughout America Europe, Australia and New Zea land. j AGENT FOB ASHBURTON— W. Os Page, & VST STREET



Business Notices. Australian mercantile UNION INSURANCE COMPANY, • The oni/* Company in Canterbury 1 WHICH DID NOT RAISE RATES 33 J PEi cent on Country Risks. We are vow, as we have been fob THE PAST THREE YEARS, ACCEPTING RISKS PER CENT. OFF TARIFF. W. B. MOSS, Agent tot Ashburton District. September 22, 1885. 9 615 FOR the Blood Is the Life.—Clarke’s world-famed blood mixture Is warranted to cleanse the blood from all Impurities from whatever cause arising. For scrofula, scurvy, skin and blood diseases, and sores of all kinds, its effects are marvellous Thousands of testimonials. Sold In bottle? 4s 6d and 11s each by chemists and ■•atent medicine vendors everywhere Sole iroprietors, The Lincoln and Midlano ‘ountles Drug Co., Lincoln, England. 116 TOW VITALITY DR CHURCHILL’S SYRUP OF [ HYPOPHOSPHIIE OF LIME Is prescribed by the Faculty for the cure ■ of Consumption, Chronic Cough and General Debility. It contains two of tho principal Ingre dients necessary for building up the human frame, and which are considered deficient in the above complaints, vle., Phosphorus and Lime. It cannot be too highly recommended for delicate children. Dr Churchill’s compound Syrup of' Hypophosphites is real brain food, and la oases of Muscular and Nervous Exhaus tion has acquired a world-wide reputation. Each bottle bears Dr Churchill’s signa ture. Price, 4fr. Prepared only by SWANN, CHEMIST, 12, Rue Osstlgllone, Paris. 7 2 2d,



PRINTING OF ALL KINDS INCLUDING— Billheads Circulars Memorandum Forms Agreements Liens Conditions ot Solo Catalogues Posters, &0., And every description of LEGAL AND COMMERCIAL LETTER-PRESS executed at the shortest notice and In the LATEST DESIGNS SPECIAL £and most favorable terms offered to WHOLESALE ORDERS. ASHBURTON GUARDIAN OFFICE,



rnOWLE‘S pennyroyal and steel pills for I females quickly correct all irrogularl tlesand relieve thedistreai ag symptoms so prevalent with the sex. Boxes la IJd and 2s 9d, of all chemists. Prepared only by E. T, Towle, chemist, Nottingham, Eng land. Wholesale of all the wholesale houses. —Beware of Imitations. 1 12 FOR SOWING with Turnips to secure a Good Orop, nothing succeeds like MAYO’S BONE MANURE. Price—L7, L 6, L 5. Agent In town—H. Zander. A Liberal Discount for Gash. F. T. MAYO, Hampstead Manure Factory, 9 666 Ashburton.



Christchurch Advertisements. Great Blanket Sale The Kalapoi Woollen Manufacturing Company, Limited, have this day disposed of their Entire Stock cf First Quality SUPER WHITE TWILL BLANKETS xo MESSRS G. L. BEATH & CO,, Christchurch, The Stock, consisting; ofijll bales, assorted sices, as described below, will bo Opened out of the Bales and for Sale to day and follow ing days at BEATH & CO.’S WAREHOUSE, Cashel Steeet, At the following remarkably Low Prices. Size and Weight— -9 4 81 by 64 inches, sUbs, J7s 9d, usual trade price 25s 6d the pair. 10 4-90 by 74 Inches, 7slbs, 22* 9d, usual tradejlprlce 32s Gd the pair. 11- —99 by 84 Inches, 91bs, 27b 9d, usual trade price 37s 6d the pair. 12- by 94 Inches, lllba, 33a 9d, usual trade price 47e 6d thejjpalr. The Reduction is equal to 30 PER CENT DISCOUNT OB SIX SHILLINGS IN THE POUND. At the above Bates, these Superior Blankets are Lower in Price than the Cheapest Twill Blanket produced by the Company, being marked considerably below the Mill Cost.



Where two or more pairs are ordered, Carriage will be paid to any part of Canterbury. Orders by Post, accompanied by P. 0.0, or Cheque will receive the very beat attention, and Cash will be Returned if Goods are not aa represented. Gr. L Beath & Co., DEPOT FOR SALE OF KAIAPOI MANUFACTURES, IMPORTERS. AND MANUFACTURERS’ AGENTS, Cashel Street, Christchurch, Autumn and Winter Shipments are now to hand, marked aa usual at a small advance on Landed Cost, mil His Lordship’s HOTEL AND LARDER, LICHFIELD STREET. Christchurch. THE Propletor 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 beat 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 honr. PRIVATE ROOMS FOB 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. 614



BEWAREI BEWARE!! OF IMITATIONS. ASK FOR HOULT’S TONIC Herbal Beer. None Genuine except that bearing my label. Try It! Try It I 1 It Is one of the Beat Medicinal and Summer Tonlca ever offered to the Public. Delivered in Ashburton at 2s per dozen. Bottles not returned will be charged for. T. HOULT, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. 11 8 Davis’s Herbal Beer ON account of Persons selling Inferior Herbal Beer and representing It as mine, 1 have to ask the public to see chat BAOH BOTTLE BEARS A RED AND WHITE LABEL jWlth My Name and Trade Mark on. None genuine without It. DAVIS’S TONIC HERBAL BEER Is acknowledged by the travelling public to be the best Tonic Summer Drink In New Zealand. NO CHEMICALS USED. Delivered In Ashburton at 2s per Do*in Bottles charged for if not returned Families wa.ted on daily. DAVIS’S HERBAL B ER AND ICE DRINK MANUFACTORY, East St»jsbj> Apbwstp*.



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



AUTUMN, 1886. THE Drapery and General Importing Company of N.Z Limited (Co-opentive) beg to intimate the arrival of extensive shipments for the ensuing ADTDMN AND WINTER SEASONS, Comprising the latest London and Paris Fashions in all departments together with every kind of nseful and General Drapery and Fur nishings for Household and Family Use, now to hand ex s f, Ruapehn, Talnnl, Ealkoura, Doric, Tongariro, and A raw a, and (ailing ships Wellington, Wain ea, to be supplemented by arrival of each direct steamer. Novelties in all Departments. SPECIAL SHOW. A Special Season’s Show will be held on Satnrdav, February 20, and whole of following week, during which the public are cor dially invited to inspect the Im mense and entirely new stock, without being pressed to purchase All Goods at Wholesale Ware house Prices. B. 0. BROWN, Manager. Warehou-es— Cashel street ... Christchurch. High street ... Dunedin. See Season’s Circular now Issued. D.I.C.



Metropolitan Hotel OASHEL STREET, Christchurch. (Under Proprietorship since April, 1885). THE above Hotel has been thoroughly painted, papered and renovated, and Is eqnal 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 6. (Private apartments by arrangement). Permanent boarders, LI 5s per week. Ordinary, from 12 to. 2 p.m. ; Table d’Hdte, at 6.15 p.m. For further onlars, apply on the premises ; or, by . to MANAGER, Metropolitan Hotel, Box 14, 6 18 Christchurch. Q P B N IN G New Saleyards. The Undersigned beg to notify that they will hold their Opening Sale at the Royal Saleyards, Moore street, on THURSDAY, APRIL 8. Farmers and Dealers will find it to their advantage to enter Stock, _ etc, at those Yards, as their central position will, no doubt, be of great convenience to the trade. As a large number of entries have been promised, clients will oblige by entering their stock, etc, as early as possible previous to the day of sale, in order that they may be duly advertised. Present entries comprise Horses, Cows, Sheep, Pigs, Poultry, Furniture, Produce, and Sundries, Luncheon provided. Sale at 12 o’clock. ZOUCH & MACPHERSON AUCTIONEERS. TO LET.—A capital dwelling house of seven rooms, plastered throughout. Washhouse, with water laid on; also orchard and garden ; tent moderate. Apply to— ZOUCH AND MACPHERSON, 3 446 Auctioneers, Ashburton.



T HE CLYDESDALE ENTIRE Hone, Prince "Victor Will travel the Wakanni, Longbeach, and Aahborton Forks districts, and will stand at Netherby Lodge (opposite Canterbury Mills) on Saturdays. For farther particulars and terms ap ly to Groom In charge, or GEORGE POOOCK,



Business Notices. NOTICE TO OWJSiiKS OF DOGS. I HEREBY give Notice that all Doga found Interfering with Sheep on this Estate will be destroyed, and the Owners sued for any damage done. EATING’S POWDER destroys bags, fleas, moths, bedtles, and all other Insects, whilst quite harmless to domestic animals. In exterminating beetles the success of this powder is extraordinary. It Is perfectly clean in application. See the article you purchase is KEATING’S rs imitations are noxious and ineffectual. Sold in tins, 6d, Is, and 2s 6d each, by all 1 167 DONALD McLRAN. Lagmhor. chemists. 1 2



WILHELM ZANDER has always on band a goot variety of BEST TOBACCO, Including—Williams’ Baby Twist, Yenas Navy Twiat and Nailrod, High Admiral, Signet, Jano, and other best brands, IN CIGARETTES— Old Jadge, Welcome, Vanity Fair, Opera Puffs, Chancellors, Old Rip, Little Beantiea Durham, etc. PIPES- A Splendid Assortment, both In case and without. CIGARETTE & CIGAR HOLDERS— A variety to ohooae from. Fishing Tackle, Cricketing Material, Footballs, Lawn Tennis, and a large stock of Fancy Goods of every description kept in stock. Ladles and Gentlemen’s Hairdressing Saloons. Wilhelm Zander, TOBACCONIST AND HAIRDRESSER East street, Ashburton.



Public Notices. T 0 FARMERS The Ashburton Woollen Manufacturing Company, Limited, la a Cash Buyer of Wool Apply at the Factory. 11 40



TO FARMERS AND OTHERS ARK PURCHASERS o? Wheat Oats Barley Bye Grass AND OTHER PRODUCE, FOR* WHICH WE ARK PREPARED TO GIVE HIGHEST MARKET VALUE. Woolpacks (FULL SIZE) Cornsacks TO ARRIVE Friedlander Bros.



W. Fowke, BOOTMAKER, BEOS to inform his friends and the pnblio generally that he has started business on his own acoonnt. Re hopes by strict attention to business and making a good article, to secure a share of public P * tlf( A^ross—BDßSKTT STREET, t premises oooapied fcf Mm 3 Me ash,



Business Notices ONE box of Clark’s B 41 pills is war ranted to care all discharges from the urinary organa in either sex (acquired oi constitutional), gravel and pains in the back.' Guaranteed tree .from mercury. Sold in boxes 4s 6d oach, by all chemists and patent medicine vendors. Sole pro pnetors. The Lincoln and Midland Conn, ties Drug Co., Lincoln, England. Whole sale of all the wholesale houses. 1



[ For Sowing Grain, Grass, Turnip, I Mangold, etc., and the Turnip Sower be arranged, when ordered, to sow Lnoerv or other small seeds simultaneously sowing of Ryegrass If desired. It is only Sower in the Market that will sow with absolute regularity on either siveiy rough or very smooth land. It will sow any desired quantity of Grain er Grass by simply changing one wheel. Corn Drills all Sues. Jointed Pulverising Disc Harrows.— The Best.—Over 600 in use. Improved Prize Chaftootiebs. —Witl cast-steel mouthpieces, when properl) handled, make no long straws, oonse qoeutly ohafi requires no riddling. Th are In use largely all over New Zealan several of the large-sized machine lately fitted op at Christchurch. Improved Double and Treble Furrow Ploughs.— The beat, and consequent., the cheapest in the market. 3,4, and leaf harrows. Square linked chain bar rows- New design of tripod harrows, and 7 tlned field grubbers. Oambridg 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 polly'gear fot 4-horae yokes. Threshing fit tings Belting all sizes. Iron and bras* castings of all kinds to order. Fendm standards ont and punched to any length and goage. Drays made fi_m best sea soned timber, with Gilpin aides. Gray’s patent standard for folding sheep. Winner* af the Gold Medal at the Melbourne Exhibition for their Double Furrow Plough, vide Jurors’ Report: “ Pm; ~hs—ln ploughs there . one ax. hiblt to which we wish to draw special attention as being the beat, and that the Double Furrow of Rate and Gray. Dunedin, New Zealand, in jtnish and a struotlon It la far superior to any other



Bakaia. The New Zealand Loan Mercantile Agency Company are now representing nr in this district REH> -fc GRAY TE. KIL WORTH, Architecture ( and Mechanical Draughtsman, and Building Jontraotor. Office:—Steam Bee Hive, Sash, Door, and Cabinet Factory, Wakanui Road, Ashburton. Workmanship Guaranteed at Lowest possible rates 11 31 Ashburton permanent BUILDING & INVESTMENT SOCIETY. The above Society, pays interest at tha rate of 4$ per cent, per annum for De posits at Call, 5 per cent, per annnm for three months, and 6 per cent, per annun If fixed tor 6 months or over. J WARD, Manager. Office ; - Arcade Chambers, Botnet tree*: JJORE VALUABLE THAN GOLD If a 'tally increasing demand and an endless nnmber of testimonials arc a criterion of the popularity of an article > then Dr Low’s CJIERRY PECTORAL one of the wonders of the present en lightened age. Daring the past wlnte and spring diseases of tha throat an lungs have been very prevalent, and has been admitted on all sides that where ever this valuable remedy has been oh talnable, numbers of lives have bean saved by its timely use. Always have bottle In the house. Sold£everywhere Is 6d and 8s fid per bottle. Wholesale agents, Eempthorne, Prosser and Co Christchurch, and at the proprietor, H Citron, Chemist, Akaroa. Ashburton Agent—Chaa. Neate, Chemist.



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Government Notice. The public trust office OF NEW ZEALAND. Atentlon la directed to the provisions the Acta establishing this Offices, and o the advantages placed thereby within easy reach of every colonist. Subject to each provisions, the State offers to every pee son : I.—About to make his for her Will o> Codicil. 2. —Intending to provide for Wife an Children or others by deed of Settlement, 3.—Settling Property by way of Marc rlage Settlement. , A—Desiring to renounce the Trusts Will, having been appointed Ezeeuto> Trustee under the same. 6.—Having acted as Trustee, Exeen so or Administrator, wishing to be relieved she burthen of Trusteeship or Admin is ration, the option of usiag the State m« thinery, and gives an absolute guarantee against loss of funds by fraud, peculation or dishonesty. Every Information may be from ALEXANDER LEAN; Agent at Ohrlstchnn Or from R, Q. HAMEBTOH, Public Tract* Wellington, IStb W«y, 1891