The Ashburton Guardian.

VOLi.V-No._Ull

ASHBURTON, TUESDAY. MAY 4. ISB6

IPRICE-ONE PENNY



Surveyor, Civil Enginoßrs, &c. C. E. FOOKS AND SONS, Architects, <VE L EeOINEERS, VALUATORS, LICENSED Surveyors, and Land Brokers, TRIANGLE, WAKANUI ROAD, Ashburton. Conveyances rs vINWALD AND MOUNT SOMERS RAILWAY. MOUNT SOMERS AND CAVENDISH ROYAL MAIL COACH. The above Ceach leaves Hood’s hotel or Cavendish Railway Station every day, meeting each train. Passengers by morning train may pro ved by coach to Alford Forest, thence to Methven in time for the last train for Christchurch, or may r.turn in time for the last train for Ashburton. Parcels and Orders will receive every attention. Horses and Buggies on hire. ln JOHN HOOD AUSTRALASIAN AROKLS EXPRE'-a . , t. to anv



Parcels and Packages forwarded to any address, at iyfc«ap, through, inclusive I& One charge, No extras. No trouble. No charge for booking or for collecting packages np to 561bs weight within the city. Daily despatches by Hail, and to Great Britain, Europe and Australia by from tariff, including all charges to Address of Consignee I g M I i I r >'t s g E 3 A I i I H W u< V o M w » o 0 « S" 01 <n P* OJ Wl M O- q\



We are now receiving parcels for Home to despatch per Tongarlro, sailing this month. Revised cheap rates. Insurance effected if desired. Tariff and all information on application t. UFF & GRAHAM, Box 237 Post Office, Christchurch ; and Lyttelton. Telephone 22. Business Notices. r/;- BAKER BROS., Builders, Under takers, etc., Wakanui road and Casa street —B.B. desire to state that having the mo. recent and Improved Hearse and Moubbino Coach, are prepared to furnish „nd conduct Funerals on special and most reasonable terms. Country orders will receive prompt attention. . Note the ert dress, corner of Wakanui roatl and Cass treet. Orders may be left at the Aah ; orton Coach Factory; or Box 16, Post Office Ashburton. lb/ CUNT SOMERS & METHYBN ROYAL MAIL COACH. On and after January Ist, 1885, the undersigned will ran a Coach each Tues day. Thursday and Saturday, starting at noon from Hood’s Hotel. Mount Somers, ior Sprlngburn and Alford Forest, there connecting withDnff’s Coach from Methven returning same evening. Fares Spring bum, 2s, return, 3s; Alford Forest, 4s, I*™' “• T. HDL [BS KENNEDY &MISS CAMERON DRESSMAKERS, Compton’s Buildings, Moore street, Ashburton N.B. vanta. -Registry Office fo Female Ser Saturday AUCTION



Bales OF HORSES, RATTLE, PIGS. and SUNDRIES, AT TATTERS ALL’S, WEST STREET, ASHBURTON. Messrs matson, oox & ca at the solicitation of several clients, Intimate to the Pofclio That it is their intention to hold auction sales of the above EVERY SATURL J at TWELVE O’CLOCK We wish to notify to our 'is, an^^ C XpROMFVE3S W MATSON. COX & CO.



HGRIESSELtOH AND 00. • WEAVERS’ HALL, WOOL EXCHANGE, LONDON, SHIPPING 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 promp 1 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 mo of the Colonial Banks. Current Price Lists, Produce Reports, and any necessary samples or information on application. 1 35



J. Ballantyne & Co. DUNSTABLE HOUSE. THIS Old Established firm have now erected Very Large and Commodious Premises, suitable for carrying on a First class DRAPKRY & CLOTHING BUSINESS, The comfort and convenience of customers have been care ully studied, and the Warehouse, which is spacious, lofty, and 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 beat value for money—quality and price being the reliable test for cheapness. NEW AUTUMN & WINTER GOODS Are now shown 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 FACTOR? On the premises. Any style made to order. One Shilling off every Ponnd Cash Discount DUNSTABLE HOUSE, Established 1854. 4 491 Stock Sales. Jiakaia Sales. WE beg to intimate to onr clients that for the future the SALES of STOCK, IMPLEMENTS and SUNDRIES will be held at the Rakala the LAST THURSDAY in every month. NEW ZEALAND LOAN AND MER CANTILE AGENCY COMPANY. 8 806 MATSON, Q.)X 00.



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 has devoted a lifetime to, and is acknowledged to be ths most expert Physician in his specialty m the United States. Young Men and Middle-aged Men. whs suffer from Nervous and Physical Debility, Loss ci Energy and Memory, Eruptions on the Face, Mental Depression, Kidney and Bladder Troubles, Neuralgia, Rheumatism, Scrofula, Salt Rheum, Paralysis, Fits, Spinal Disease, St. Vitus’ Dance, Liver Complaint, Asthma, Catarrh, Heart Disease, Gravel, Piles, &c, 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. If it is curable, he will tell reuse; if It is net, he will tell you that; for he vnll not undertake a case unless he is confident of affecting 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 Blood, 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 [lower. All applying to me will receive my honest opinion of their complaints. No experimenting. I wifi guarantee a positive cure in •very case 1 undertake, or forfeit Consultation in Office or by Letter, Fbek. Charges Moderate. Examination and advice, j£x. Call or address : 13r. H. I. Speer, Palmerston Buildings, Auckland, N.Z, Office Hours: 91012* zto 4,6 to 8 p.m.; Sundays, to to zs. N. B. All Medicines necessary for a complete Core can be sent free from observation on receipt eC %mptoms.



UK E R 1 JM «• » E E R I N G’ 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. l The agents being desirous that the Deering 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 al 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. ] A grioultural Machine Shop, WAKANUI ROAD. CHARLES RAY Repairs Engines, Combines, Chaff-cutters, Reapers and Binders, and all classes of machinery. . Special attention given to Bicycles. Tricycles and Sewing Machines. Lawn Mowers repaired, sharpened and wiiasted. Model work. General repairs* 3



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Nostrum, under the cloa in the United States— WHICH IS NO Under this pretence th deceive the Public and chasers into the belief tl



facta that the Genuine American Co.’s BOP BITTERS Are put np In Squre, Panelled, Amber colored Bottles, with White Label on on: side, printed In Black Letters, and Greei Hop Cluster; and, on the other side fellow Label, with Directions In Ret Letters, In English and German, and thi name of “Dr Soule" blown in everj Bottle. This Is the only form In which Genuine AMERICAN HOP BITTERS are put.



ORTON RACING OLCB. AUTDMN MEETING. THUUS DAY AND FRIDAY, MAY 13 AND 14, ISB6. President—E. G. Wright. Vice-President —W, C Walker. Judge—M. Stitt. Stewards—W. B. Denshire, C. C. Fooks, H. Friedlander, R. Friedlander, John Grigg, O G. Hawdi n, T. Leahy, W. G Ross Treasurer—C. C. Fook . Starter—T. Leahy. Clerk of theScrles— M. Friedlander. Clerk of the Course —A. Hewson. Handicappers— The Handicapping Comm t ee of the Club. ,



First Race to start each day at 12.30 p.m. FIRST D^Y. 1. Handicap Hurdle Race of 45 sovs ; over eight flights of hurdles about 3ft Gin high ; nomination, 1 sov ; accep tance, 1 sov. The second horse to receive 6 sova from the stake. Two miles. 2. District Welter Handicap of 25 sovs; nomination I sov ; acceptance 10s ; minimum weight 8 stone ; district horses only ; one mile 3- Ashburton Autumn Handicap of 80 sovs ; nomination, 1 sov ; acceptance, 2 sovs ; second horse to receive 10 sovs from the stake. !■£ mile. 4. Foal Stakes of 2 sova each with 25 3ova added. For two-year-old colts, fillies, and geldings, bred, owned, and trained by residents in the district defined by rale 2. Colts, gst 101 b ; fillies and geldings, Sat 81b. Nomi catiou, 1 sov. Second horse to re ceive 6 sova from the stake. The sweep to be paid by 9 p m on May 12. Five furlongs. 5. Flying Handicap of 30 sovs ; nomina tion, 1 sov; acceptance, 1 sov. | mile 6. Post stakes of 16 sovs; entrance, 1 sov, to be made to the Secretary Immediately after the Plying HaaAi cap is run. No weight under 10 stone. £ mile. The winner to be sold by auction immediately after the race for 16 sovs, any surplus to go to the funds of the Club. District hctees only.



SECOND DAY. County Hurdle Race (handicap) of 26 aovs ; over 6 flights of hurdles about 3ft 61u high; nomination, 1 bov; acceptance, 10s. li mile. District horses only. Grand Stand Handicap of 50 boys ; nomination, Isov; acceptance, 1 sov- Second horse to receive 10 sova frcm the stake. Seven furlongs. Harvest Handicap of 30 sova ; nomi nation, 1 sov ; acceptance, 1 bov. mi.o. District horses only. Open Welter Handicap of 40 eovs; nomination, 1 bov ; acceptance, 1 bov ; minimum weight 10 stone. 2 miles. For horses that have never won more than 25 aovs in one event on the fist. tec Raich Selling Race of 15 aovs ; entrance 1 sov, to be made to the Secretary immediately after the Open Welter is run. Catch weights. Jmile. 'J he winner to be sold by auction immediately after the race for 16 bovb, any surplus to go to the funds of the Club. Consolation Handicap of 20 sovs ; nomination,l bov, to be made to the Secretary immediately after the Scratch Selling Race ia run ; accep tance, free ; to be notified to the Secretary within 10 minutes of de claration 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 all points connected with carrying out this progtamme to be final. 2 A district horse shall mean any horse that has been commonly resident in the district lying between the rivers Selwyn and Waltaki from January 16, 'BB6, and up to the date of the forthcoming meet ing. and owned by a person who has resided in the said district during the same period. 3 Five per cent will be deducted from the gross of »11 moneys payable in accord ance with this programme for expenses of the course. 4. 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, April 15, 1886. WEIGHTS. Weights for the first day’s handicaps will be declared on Saturday, May 8, 1 1886. Weights for the second day’s handicaps will be declared at 8 o’clock on the evening of the first day’s racing. ACCEPTANCES. Acceptances for the first day’s handicaps must ! e made to the Secretary not later than 9 p.m. on WEDNESDAY, May 12, 1886. Acceptances for the second day’s handicaps at 9 o’clock on the evening of the first day’s racing. S. SAUNDERS, g 234 Secretary.



Business Notices- HAYING purchased the Asphalting Plant and Buiiinesu formerly carried on by Mr James Bradley, I am in a posi tion to execute any orders 1 mry be favored with. All asphalt work guaranteed. Ranges taken out and re-set in the bes possible manner. Jobbing work in gene ral done. J Crum, OPPOSITE CONVENT, Wakanoi Road. Orders may be left with Mr J. O. Duncan, Old New Zealand Bank. 10 799 I



FOR the Blood la 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 bottles 6d and lls each by chemists and 'atent medicine vendors everywhere Sole proprietors, The Lincoln and Midland 'ounties Drug 00., Lincoln, England, 1 16 VITALITY DR CHURCHILL’S SYRUP OF H YPOPHOSP HI’JE OF LIME 1 prescribed by the Faculty for the cure of Consumption, Chronic Cough and General Debility. It contains two of the principal ingre dients necessary for building up the human ranis, and which are considered deficient in the above complaints, viz., Phosphorus and Lime. It cannot be too highly recommended for delicate children. Dr Churchill’s compound Syrup of Hypophosphites is real brain food, and in 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, line Castiglione, Paris. 7 226 PRINTING^' OF ALL KIND INCLUDING— Billheads Circulars Memorandum Forms Agreements Liens Conditions of Sale Catalogues Posters, &0., And every description of LEGAL AND COMMERCIAL LETTERPRESS



executed at the shortest notice and In the LATEST DESIGNS SPECIAL and most favorable terms offerred to WHOLESALE ORDERS. ASHBURTON GUARDIAN OFFICE, Di Speer’s PRIVATE DISPENSARY, Palmer ston Buildings, Fool; of Queen street, Auckland. Established for the Scientific aud tSpeedy Cure of Chronic, Nervous, and Special Diseases. Dr Speer is a regu lar Graduated Physician, educated at Harvard College, U.S, He has devoted a lifetime to, and is acknowledged to be the must expert Physician in his specialty in the Un'ted States. Young men and Middle-aged Men, who suffer from ISer vous and Physical Debility, Loss of Energy and Memory, Eruptions on the Face, Mental Depression, Kidney and Bladder Troubles, Neuralgia, Rbeuma-



tism, Scrofula, Salt Rheum, Paralysis, Pits, Spinal Disease, St Vitus’ Dauco, Liver Complaint, Asthma, Catarrh, Heart Disease, Gravel, Piles, etc., 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, telieve them of their sufferings and restore them to health. The Doctor uses no mineral preparations; his treatment consists wholly in the use «.i vegetable remedies. Many are they who have implanted in their sys tem, by improper nse of calomel, seed, which produce an annual crop of diseasd. To snch he would say,comeand be healed. Is matters not what your troubles may be, ome and let the Doctor examine your coae. If It is curable, he will tell you ca; if it is not, he will tell you that ; foe he will not undertake a case unless he is confident of effecting a cure. It will cost you nothing for consultation, so please call and satisfy yourselves that the Doctor understands your case. Dc >S. cures Humors and Diseases of the Blood. To ladies who are afflicted by any of the following complaints,—Cold extremities, weak stomachs, lame and weak backs, nervous and sick headaches, constipation and indigestion, pain iu the aide and back leuchorrea, etc, etc. —L wish it distinctly



understood that 1 do not claim to perform impossibilities, or to have a miraculous power. All applying to me will receive my honest opinion of their complaints. .No experimenting. I will guarantee a positive cure in every case I undertake, or forfeit L. 200. Consultation in Office or by letter, FERKE. Charges Moderate. Examination and Advice El. Call or ad dress: Dr H. J. Speer, Palmerston Buil dings, Auckland, New Zealand, Office Hours: 9to 12, 1 to 4,6 to 8 p.m.; Sun days, 10 to 12. JS.B. All Medicines ne cessay fur a complete cure can be sent tree from observation on receipt of symp osia



mOWLE’S pennyroyal and steel pills for 8 females quickly correct all irregulari tlesand relieve thedistresi. ag symptoms so prevalent with the sex. Boxes Is lsd and 2s 9d, of all chemists. Prepared only by B. 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 Crop, nothing succeeds like MAYO’S BONE MANURE. Brice—l- I *, L 6, L 5. Agent In town — H. Zander. A Liberal Discount for Cash. F, T. MAYO, Hampstead Manure Factory, 9 656 A* burto n



.Christchurch Advertisements. i AUTUMN NOVELTIES AT G. L. Beath & Go’s Every Department is now replete with NEW AND FASHIONABLE GOODS DIRECT SHIPMENTS JUST OPENED Ex b.s. Arawa, Aorangi, and lonic, from London DEPARTMENTS: Clothing Manchester Fancy Millinery Underclothing Mercery Dresses Haberdashery Mantles Dressmaking And Tailoring. Gr. L. Beath & Co. ARGYLE HOUSE, CASK SYSTEM.



His Lordship’s HOTEL AND LARDER, LICHFIELD STREET, Christchurch. npHE Propietor of the above Hotel begs I to notify that he has engaged the services of one of the best Chefs in the colonies, wuh special instructions to pro vide the beat LUNCHEON OR TEA, In the country for ONE SHILLING. The nlll of fare will comprise Poultry, Game, Fish, etc., etc., in season. Grills to perfection at any hour. PRIVATE ROOMS FO LADIES. Books of Tickets are sued at reduced A String Band will play the newest music In dining-room from 2.30 to 1.30 each day. 6 14



BE WARE 1 BEWAREJI OF IMITATIONS. ASK FOR HOULT'S TONIC* Herbal Beer. None Genuine except that bearing my label. Try It! Try it I 1 It la one of the Beat Medicinal and Summer Tonica ever offered to the Public. Delivered in Ashburton at 2s per dozen. Bottles not returned will be charged for. T. HOULT. i 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 pnblic to see chat EACH BOTTLE BEARS A RED AND WHITE LABEL With 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 Drlnlt in New Zealand. NO CHEMICALS USED. Delivered in Ashburton at 2a per Dozen Bottles charged if not returned Families n<t ced on daily. DAVIS’S HERBAL B ER AND ICE DRINK MANDF OIORY, SxBSBt, IEB TCO



Christchurch Advert isements- VISITORS TO CHRIST CHURCH Will find the three O’s— Comfort 1 Cheapness!! Convenience AT WALLACE’S Central Hotel, Corner of Gloucester and Colombo streeu 10 677 A Night Porter Kept. D.I.C. AUTUMN, 1886, THE Drapery and General Importing Company of N. Z. Limited (Co operative) beg to intimate the arrival of extensive shipments for the ensuing AUTUMN AND WINTER SEASONS, Comprising the latest London and Paris Fashions in all departments together with every kind of useful and General Drapery and Fur nishings for Household and Family Use, now to hand ex s s. Ruapehu, Tainul, Kaikoura, Doric, Tongariro, and Arawa, and sailing ships Wellington, Walmea, to be supplemented by arrival of each direct steamer. |Noveltles 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. E. 0. BROWN, Manager. Warehouses Cashel street ... Christchurch. High street ... Dunedin. See Season’s Circular now issued. D.LC. Metropolitan Hotel CASHEL STREET, Christchurch. (Under Proprietorship since April, 1885). THE above Hotel has been thoroughly painted, papered and renovated, and la 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, 6a 6d; per week, LI 10a; per 28 days, L 6. (Private apartments by arrangement). Permanent boarders, LI 6a per week.



Ordinary, from 12 to 2 p.m. j Table d’Hdte, at 6.16 p.m. For further p colara, apply on the premises ; or, by, .ler, to MANAGER, Metropolitan Hotel, Box 14, 6 18 Christchurch. QPBN I N G New Baleyards. 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 these 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 & MACP Htiß SON AUCTIONEERS. TO LET —A capital dwelling house of seven rooms, plastered throughout. Washhouse, with water laid on; also orchard and garden ; rent moderate. Apply to— ZOUCH AND MACPHEKSON, 3 446 Auctioneers, Ashburton,



rnHE CLYDE STALE ENTIRE X Horse, Prince Victor Will travel the Wakauui, Longbeaoh, and Ashburton Fortes districts, and will stand at Nethorby Lodge (opposite Canterbury Mills) on Saturdays. For further partfculars and terms apply to Oroom in charge, or GEORGE POCOOK, ojp^ad^eoj



Business Notices. NOTICK 'lO OWNERS 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. D *NALD McLRAN. 1 167 Lagmhor.



KEATING’S POWDER destroys huge, fleas,’moths, hedtles, and alt other insects, whilst quite harmless to domestic animals. In exterminating beetles the success of this powder is extraordinary. It is perfectly clean in application. Pee the article you purchase is KEATING’S ra imitations are noxious and ineffectual, bold in tins, 6d, Is, and 2s 6d each, by all chemists- I 2 [gUPPORT LOCAL EXCELLENCE. T, A. GATEStTsPEOIALITIES 0 The Cinder Sifter I and Q N Office Cabinet, N 7 r D I noe used E ■ B A p always n R A fo fsvor; will S 0 everythl ■ t give x and utmost E S everything satisfaction. 0 I In fta L I F own IF T place F Inventor E O and sole maker— R T* A. Gates, Cabinet x Piotubb-fkame Makes, PTKER STREET.



WILHELM ZANDER has always on band a gooJ variety of BEST TOBACCO, Including—Williams’ Ruby Twist, Venus Navy Twist and Nailrod, High Admiral, Signet, Juno, and other beat biands. IN CIGARETTES— Old Judge, Welcome, Vanity Fair, Opera Puffs, Chancellors, Old Rip, Little Beauties, Durham etc. PIPES A Splendid Assortment, both in case and without. CIGARETTE & CIGAR HOLDERS— A large variety to choose from. Fishing Tackle, Cricketing Material, Footballs, Lawn Tennis, and a large stock of Fancy Goods of every description kept in stock. Ladies and Gentlemen’s Hairdressing Saloons. Wilhelm Zander, TOBACCONIST AND HAIRDRESSER East street, Ashburton.



HENRY ZANDER AND CO. Notwithstanding the present depressed times, we are determined to reduce our LARGE AND VARIED STOCK OF Groceries Ironmongery Crockery, and G’ass^are And it order to carry out this detsrmi nation we have reduced a’l '-nr (roods to the very lowest remunerate o r.»t< s. The goods being imported by us direct, we can ofier the general public special inducements, retail as well as wholesale, and Farmers will find it greatly to their advantage to inspect our stock. Monthly accounts can be opened on cash principle. We specially draw attention to our just imported line of Gl’NS —Breech and muzzle-loading. Powder, shot, caps, cartridges, and cartridge cases, etc, etc. These goods must be cleared during the season, and will be sold cheap. We have also on band a complete stock of fencing, wire Of all sizes, to be sold at lass than Christchurch Prices. Ranaome’s and Hornsby’s PLOUGH SHARES, always on hand.



Special reductions made in— Gorso knives Spades and Forks Manilla and Flax ropes Table and Pocket Cutlery, etc, etc, too numerous to mention A cheap line of Fenders just opened remarkably low. Banges, Grates, Portable cooking stoves and Ovens, at Christchurch wholesale prices. In the Grocery and Provision Depart ment the reductions are also noticable. We offer for cash— Sugars, from 2£d per lb Fnglish Pickles 8d per bottle Dried Apples, 4d per lb Sinclair’s Cold Water Soap, 5d per bar Fry’s Cocoa, Is 5d per lb Teas, at imported coat Sagos and Tapiocas, 3d pet lb 20 bars Soap, 8s Vermicelli and Maccaroni, lid per lb Chocolate, Is 5d per lb All other goods at comparatively Low Prices.



Give ns a call and judge for yourselves. The WINE AND SPIRI V Department is replete with THE BEST BRANDS ONLY of Brandies, Whiskies, Rich Aus- Iralain Wines, Clarets, etc, in bulk and bottle. Highest price paid for Produce of every description. We are also purchasers of Honey and Beeswax. Orders from the country punctually attended to • A TRIAL SOLICITED. Henry Zander & Co. MERCHANTS AND DIRECT IMPORTERS, ASHBURTON. AGENTS—lmperial Fi.-o Insurance Co. ~ N. 55. Accident Insurance Go ~ National * Mutual Life Inaur- Asodatl



.Business Notices ONE box of Clark's b 41 pilla is war ranted to cure all discharges from the urinary organa In either sex (acquired 01 constitutional), gravel and pains in the back.' Guaranteed tree from mercury. Soid in boxes 4b 6d each, by all chemists and patent medicine vendors. Sole pro priotors, The Lincoln and Midland Conn* ties Drug Co., Lincoln, England. Whole* Eor Sowing Grain, Grass, Turnip, Mangold, etc., and the Turnip Sower be arranged, when ordered, to sowLucem or other small seeds simultaneously sowing of Ryegrass If desired. It Is only Sower in the Market that will sow "mh absolute regularity on either eToen yely rough or very smooth land. It v. ii sow any desired quantity of Grain « Grass by simply changing one wheel. Corn Drills all Sizes. sale of all the wholesale houses. 1 EID AND G R A New Positive Feed Broadcast- Seedsovt er,



Jointkd Pulverising Disc Harrows. The Beat.—Over 500 In use. Improved Prize Chappoutiebs. Wit; caat-stoel mouthpieces, when properlx handled, make no long straws, conso quently chaff requires no riddling. Th are in nae largely all over New Zealan several of the large-sized machines Kalin lately fitted up at Christchurch. [ Improved Double and Treble Furrow Ploughs.—The best, and consequent,! the cheapest In the market. 3,4, and * leaf harrows. __ Square linked chain h^ r rows- New design of tripod harrows. 6 and 7 tined field grubbers. Cambride 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 pully gear for 4-horse yokes. Threshing machine fit tings Belting all sizes. Iron and brasi castings of all kinds to order. Fenoinv standards out and punched to any length and guaqe. Drays made fi_m beat sea soned timber, with Gilpin axles. Gray’s patent standard for folding sheep.



Winner*. j>f the Gold Modal at the Melbourne Exhibition for their Doubu Furbow Plough, vide Jurors’ Report : — “ ~hs— -In ploughs there . one ex> hlblt to which we wish to draw specie’ attention as being the best, and that the Double Furrow of Re# and Grav Dunedin, Sew Zealand, in Jnish and oc atruction It Is far superior to any other Bakaia. The New Zealand Loan Agency Company are now representing nr in this district _REm*ORAV [Card. J Miss Carson,' teacher of m u s (Piano and Organ) BURNETT STREET, ASHBURTON \ SHBURTON A BUILDING SOOIBTY, PEKMASENT & INVESTMENT The above Society pays interest at the rate of per cent, per annum for De oosits at Call, 6 per cant, per annum for theco Uionths, and 6 per cent, per annum If fixed ior 6 months or over, J WARD, Manager. Office:- Arcade Cnambeis, Barnett tree*



VALUABLE THAN GOLD If a increasing demand and an endless number of testimonials are a criterion of the popularity of an article* then Dr Low’s CHERRY PECTORAL one of the wonders of the present en* lightened ago. During the past winta and spring disuses of the throat an* lungs have been very prevalent, and 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 bottle in the house. Sold 1 - 1 everywhere la Gd and 8s 6d per bottle. Wholesale agents, Kempthorne, Prosser and Oo Christchurch, and at the proprietor, H Citron, Chemist, Akaroa. Aahbnnot Agent —Chas. Neato, Chemist.



Government Notice. THE PUBLIC! TRUST OFFICE OF NEW ZEALAND. Atention ia directed to the provisions he Acts establishing this Officoe, and tc the advantages placed thereby within easy each of every colonist. Subject to such provisions, the State c«ars to every pet son : I.—About to make his for her Will or Codicil. 2.—lntending to provide for Wife an Childr«n or others by deed of Settlement, 3.—Settling Property by way of M&k dage Settlement. 4.—Desiring to renonnce the Trusts Will, having been appointed Execute- Trustee under the same. s.—Having acted as Trustee, Exec a io or Administrator, wishing to be relieved "ho burthen of Trustee hip or Admin fe wrlon, the option of nsiag the State me ch ery, and gives an absolute guarantee a; -nat loss of funds by fraud, peculation oi iishonesty. t- very Information may be obtal ALEXANDER LEAN Agent at Chris tchun Or from ATCHMAKERS fv«;a Wellington, ISO Mav. O. HAMERTON, PnbUe Trustee Public T fiCHj* CM~~GH