The Ashburton Guardian.

VOL. V—No. 1341

ASHBURTON. TU i'SDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 1886

TRICE-ONE PENNY



Surveyor, Oivil B. FOOKS AND SONS, Architects, Viva fcnoißMßS, Yaivatobs, Liokwto Sdbvbsobs, and Land Bkokkks, TRIANGLE, WAKANDI ROAD, 'TUNWALD AND MOUNT SOMERS I RAILWAY. The above Coach leaves Hood’s hotel fnit Cavendish Railway Station every day, meeting each train. Passengers by morning train may pro ceed by coach to Alford Forest, thence to Metbven in time for the last- train for Christchurch, or may return in time for the last train for Ashburton. Parcels and Orders will receive every attention. Horace and Buggies on hire. lB JOHN HOOD Ashburton. Conveyances MOUNT SOMERS AND CAVENDISH ROYAL MAIL COACH.



AUSTRALASIAN pABOKLS EXPR E& a. parcels sad Packages forwarded to any address, at cheap, through, inclusive rates.* „ A ~ One charge. No extras. No trouble. No charge for booking or for collecting pM&agei up to 661bs weight within the city.’ Daily despatches by Kail, and to Grehl Britain, Europe end Australia by j every steamer. 1 Extract from tariff. Including all charges to Address of Consignee : s i r r r r ■ ~ k 1 1 s 1 1 We are now receiving parcels for Home o despatch per Tongariro, sailing this Qonth. Revised cheap rates. Insurance effected if desired. Tariff and all information on application CUFF & GRAHAM, Box 237 Post Office, Christchurch ; and Lyttelton. Telephone 22. 8 1572



Business Notices. BAKER BROS., Builders, Under takers, etc., Wakanul road andOass street —B.B. desire to state that having the most recent and improved Hsabss and Moxtbswo Coach, are' prepared to famish and conduct Funerals on special and moat reasonable terms. Country orders will receive prompt attention. Note the ad dress, comer of Wakanoi road and Cass ftreet. Orders may be left at the Ash burton Coach Factory; or Box 16, Post Office Ashburton. IOT M CUNT SOMERS & MBTHVBN ROYAL MAIL COACH. On and after January Ist, 1886, the undersigned will run a Coach each Mon day, Wednesday and Saturday, starting at noon from Hood’s Hotel, Mount Somers, for Sprlngbum and Alford Forest, there connecting with Duffs Coach from Methven returning same evening. Fares—Spring bum, 2s, return, 3s; Alford- Forest, 4s, return, 6s. 1 27 T. HIX.



M BS KENNEDY & MISS CAMERON DRESSMAKERS, mpton’a Buildings, Moore street, Ashburton, N.B.—Registry Office Icr Female Ser vants. ARRIVAL OF NEW BOOKS. COURT Life Below Stairs, Humorous Works of Theodore Hook, letters from Hell, Journals of Major-General Gordon at Khar toum, Btoneheige’a British Bnral Sports, Newspaper Headers’ Companion, Scottish Life and Character by Dean Bamsay, The Grey hound—by Stonehenge, Book of Snobs—by Thackeray. Macaulay’s Essays and Lays of Ancient Borne, Maybews’ Hor«« Doctor, The Horse—by Stonehenge. Complete Works of Artemus Ward in X toL, Choice Works Mark Xwain 1 vol., Religions Anecdotes of Scotland —by Adamson, Sheep, Cattle and Horse—by Yonatt, Sunday at Home, Leisure Hour, imprim —by Mackenzie, nineteenth Century— by Mackenzie: Madagascar and France, Spons’ Mechanics Own Book, Short History of Our Own Times—by Justin McCarthy, The Shadow of a Crime—by Hall Caine, Intrigues of a Poisoner—by B Gabotian, Clarissa’s Tangled Web, Decameron of Bocoacdo, Mine Own People—by L. M. Gray, The Maclise Portrait Gallery, Evan Harrington —by Werydtfli, The Reporter’s Companion, Bne. THOS. F. FARLEY, BOOKSELLER, STATIONER, AND PRINTER, BAUNDEBB’ BUILDINGS, ASHBURTON m 11 -Cl im XM per day to bo made by per bods of either sex, li their own localities, at work for as. Net easiness. All meet with wonderful sac cess. Anyone can do the work. Capita not required. We will start yon. Gutfi worth £1 mailed free. The emplcymen is particularly adapted to the region li which this publication circulates. Bey and girls earn nearly as much as men Fall particulars and instructions malic reo. Now is the time—don’t delay, bu write to ns at once. Address texnsoj Do Portland Maine. United State



Public Notices: Caution. SOME unscrupulous firms are trying to force on the New Zealand people a Nostrum, under the cloak that It Is made In the United States— WHICH IS NOT TRUE. Under this pretence they are trying to deceive the Public and Incautious Pur chasers into the belief that they 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 pat ap In Square, Panelled, Amber solored 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. SHBURTON GOAL Begs to Inform the inhabitants of Ash* barton that he has a splendid lot of Blue Derwent Potatoas for sale. NEWCASTLE. WESTPORT, AND BROOKFIELD COAL at lowest rates. Firewood, Posta and Rails, Stakes Etc., FIREWOOD DEPOT. AND R. S. Bean Potatoes, Chaff, Oats, Bran, Sharps, Etc R. S. BEAN, 419 West street.



Standard Sewing achine. gP S 0 THE I A L NOTICE, LIGHT-RUNNING STANDARD SEWING MACHINE.



The STANDARD hu more Improvements than all the other Sewing Machines pnt together I Has always been the best and is now the cheapest. That It meets every require ment of a critical public is shown by Its great popularity and in creasing sale throughout America Europe, Australia and New Zea land. WALTHAM AGENT FOB ASHBURTON— W. 0. Page. AST STREWN



Public Announcements. HQRIESSELIOH AND CO * WEAVERS’ HALL, WOOL EXCHANGE, LONDON, SHIPPING AND COMMISSION MERCHANTS, Established 1855. Ship to order any description ot British and Continental Goods upon 2| per cent, commission, selected by buyers’ vlth 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 Banka. Current Price Lists. Produce Reports, and any necessary samples or information on application I 35



Mrs Adams AGENT FOR MADAME WEIGEL’S PATTERNS, HAS now on band 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 (Next Mr Ranger’s baker



FBDIT TREES ! FRUIT TREES ! FRUIT TREES ! RAhGIORA NURSERY. W. E. IVORY BEGS to inform his patrons in the Ashburton district that orders for the season will be executed direct from the Nursery. My stock is very large and grown, and consists of 2 and 3-year old Apple, Pear, Plum, Peach. Nectarine, Cherry, Apricot, Almond, Quince, Medlar, Walnut, Grape Vines, and Fruiting Trees ef Gooseberry a r d Currants ; also, Pines and other Shelter Trees. Catalogues on application. May 21, 1886.



DE E R I N G’ S 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. The agents being deslrons 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 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 prises 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 Ashbnrton.



Di Speer’s, PR L y ATB DISPENSARY, now permanently established in Octagon Chambers, Foss’ Buildings,opposite C own Hall, DUNEDIN, for the Scf ntifio and Speedy Care 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 1s acknowledged to be the most expert Physician in his specialty in the UnHed States. Young men and Middle-aged Men, who suffer from Ner vous and 'Physical Debility, Loss of Energy and Memory, Eruptions on the Face, Mental Depression, Kidney and Bladder Troubles, Neuralgia, Rheuma tism, Scrofula, Salt Rheum, Paralysis, Fits, Spinal Disease, St Vitos’ Dance, 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, 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 implanted in their sys tem, by improper nse of calomel, seed, which produce an annual crop of dlseasd To such he would say, come and be healed. It matters not what your troubles may be, come and let the Doctor examine your cose. If It is curable, he will tell you sa; if it is not, he will tell yon that; for 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. Dr 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 la the side and back lenchorrea, etc, etc. —I wish it distinctly understood that I 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 1 undertake, or forfeit L2OO. Consultation in Office or by letter, FREE. Charges Moderate. Examination and Advice LI, Call or ad dress: Dr H. J. Speer, Dunedin. Office Hours: 9 to 12, 1 to 4, 6 to 8 p.m.; Sun days, 10 to 12. N.B. All Medicine ne cessary for a complete cure can be sent free from observation on receipt of symptoms.



GRIOULTURAL Machine Shop, WAKANCI ROAD. CHARLES RAT Repairs Engines, Combines, Ohaff-cnttera, Reapers and Binders, and all classes of machinery. Special attention given tc Bicycler, Tricycles and Sewing Machines. Lawn Mowers repaired, sharpened and adjusted. Model work General repairs.



Christchurch Advertisements. D.I.C. SHOW DISPLAYS FOK SPRING SEASON. AT tha approach of another feason the Public are invit'd to onr



FIRST GREAT DISPLAY OF SPRING NOVELTIES In all the DEPARTMENTS OF FASHION. We have great pleasure in issuing this invitation, as we have never exhibited on any previ ns occasion such a RICH PROFUSION of Fabrics, Novelties, and Effects, The beanty ? of which transforms !tho Spacious Warehouse, and calls,forth admiration.and wonder. Cn this Special Occasion the Ware house will be OPEN till It p,m. on SATURDAY. EVERY ARTICLE AT WHOLESALE WAREHOUSE PRICE, THE DRAPERY AND GENERAL IMPORTING COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND, LIMITED, Cashel Street, CHEISTCHUECH.



. HALLENBTEIN, Chairman. E. 0. BROWN, Manager.



Metropolitan Hotel OASHBL STREET, Ghrlaiohuroh. (Under Proprietorship since April, 1885). THB above Hotel has been thoroughly painted, papered and renovated, and la equal to any Hotel In Ohrlatohnroh for situation, position and accommodation, being at once close to the Oentre of the Olty, and within five minutes’ walk of the Railway Station. Terms—Per day, 6s fid; per week, LI 10s; per 28 days, L 6. (Private apartments by arrangement). Permanent boarders, LI 5s week. Ordinary, from 12 to 2 p.m. d'Hdte, at 6.16 p.m For further ; ;' onlars, apptv premises; or, by . to ITANAGKR Metropolitan Hotel, 6 18 mjnarcn.



A WONDERFUL BOOK FOR 1». COHTAIKItfG 100 THICKS AND DELUSIONS WITH CARDS 26 MARVELLOUS COIN TRICKS, For the performance of which’ only a common pack of cards and the ordinary coins of the realm fare needed.



ALL FULLY EXPLAINED. Also, a large collection of AMUSING BIDDLES, . OHABADES, GAMES, Ac., JAnd over 200 TRICKS WITH CONJURING APPABATUB. All illustrated, explained, and made simple, with a catalogue of English, French, and American Novelties, Games, Toys, 4e. Covering over 300 pages and illustrated with oxer 300 woodblocks. Both books mailee free for Is. JACK AND HIS BRIDE. Mechanical FIGURES DAN OB to MUSIC and keep perfect time, la 3d each, the pair 2s. THE WIZARD OP THE NORTH’S CHANGEABLE PACK OF CARDS Wonderful Changes with Lightning Rapidity Is 2d, post free. N.B.W. stamps taken at par; post office orders and postal notes preferred. If stamps of other celonies are sent add 2d in the shilling for exchange. ■Takb Notice, —To advertise our business we will for a short time send > <ee whole of the above mentioned articles to one address post paid f r 2a 6d. Address all orders: H. YOKE A CO., 401 George street, Sydney. Look Box 41, Sing street, Poet Office*



Sporting. RACING QLUB, SPRING MEETING. THDRSDAY~AND FRIDAY, [November 25 and 26, 1886. President, E. G. Wright, ; Vice-Presi dent, J. Grigg ; Judge, Matthew St’tt Stewards, H. Friedlander, W. B. Den shire, J. 0. N. Grigg, R. Friedlander, W. C. Walker, Drs Ross and Leahy; Treasurer—o. 0. Fooks; Clerk of



the Scales, M. Friedlander; Clerk o the Course, A. Fewson ; Handi cappers, F. Cotton, C. C. Fooks, M Stitt and Dr Leahy First race to start at 1 p.m, first"day. County Hurdle Back, of 30 sovs over six flights of hurdles, about Bfl Gin high ; nomination, 1 sov ; accep tance, I sov. Second horse to receive 6 sovs from the stake. li mile. District horses only. 2. Welter Handicap, of 45 sovs ; nomi nation, 1 sov; acceptance, 1£ sov ; minimum weight, 10st. Second horse to receive 5 sovs from the stake For horses that have never won more than 25 sovs in one event on the) flat 2 miles. 3. Ashburton Cup Fandioap, of 12 sovs ; nomination, 1 sov ; acceptance 3 sovs. Second horse to receive 10 sovs from thestake. 1| mile. 4. County Plate Handicap”, of 40 sovs. nomination, 1 sov ; acceptance, 1 eov. Second horse to receive 5 sovs from the stake. 1£ mile. District horses only. 5. Post Stakes, of 15 sovs; catch weights; nomination, 1 sov, to be made to the Secretary immediately after the County Plate is run. The winner to be sold by auction imme diately after the race for 15 sovs, any surplus to go to the funds of the Club. 1 mile. 6. Spring Handicap, of 50 sovs ; nomina tion, 1 sov ; acceptance, 1| eov. f mile.



SECOND DAY. 1. Handicap Hurdle Race, of 50 sovs; over eight flights of hurdles, about 3ft Gin high ; nomination, 1 sov ; acceptance, 2 sov. Second horse to receive 5 sovs from the stake. 2 miles. 2. Racing Clod Handicap, of 100 sovs nomination, 1 sov ; acceptance 3 sovs. Second horse to receive 10 sovs from the stake H mile. 3. Ladies’ Pcrsb, of 25 sovs; welter weights for age. Gentlemen riders. Entrance, 1 sovs. mile. District horses only. 4 Totalisatoe Stakes, of 15 sovs; minimum weight, Bst; nomination, 1 sov, to be made to the Secretary immediately after the Ladies’ Purse is run. The winner to be sold imme diately after the race for 10 sovs, any surplus to go to the funds of the Club. $ mile. 5. Flying Handicap, of 40 sovs ; nomina tion, 1 sov ; acceptance, 1 sov. Second horse to receive 5 sovs from the stake. 4 mile. 6. Consolation Handicap, of 20 sovs; nomination, 1 sov, to be made to the Secretary immediately after the Flying Handicap is run ; acceptance, free, to be notified to the Secretary within 10 minutes of declaration of weights. 1 mile.



BULBS 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 oat this programme to be final. S. A district horse shall mean any horse that has been commonly resident in the district lying between the rivers Selwyn and Waltakl from July Ist 1886, and up to the date cf the forthcoming meeting and owned by a person who has resided in the said dlstr' ot during the same period, 3. Five per cent will be deducted from the gross of all moneys payable in accord ance with this programme for expenses of the coarse. 4. AH nominations and acceptances go to the fundi of the Club. NOMINATIONS. All nominations to be accompanied by fees, name, age and description of horse, and colors of rider, and in the bands of the Secretary (address —Ashburton) not later than 9 p.m. on Monday November 11886. WEIGHTS. Weights for the first day’s handicaps will be declared on Monday November 15 1886. Weights for the second day’s j handicaps will be declared at 9 o’clock on the evening of the first day’s racing.



ACCEPTANCES. Acceptances for the tint day’s handi caps most be made to the Secretary not later than 9 p.m. on Monday, November 23, 1886. Acceptances for the second day’s handicaps at 9 o’clock on the even ing of the first day's racing. C. O.FOOKS, Secretary^



BEWAREI BEWARE!! OF IMITATIONS. ASK FOR HOULT’S TONIC Herbal Beer. None Genuine except that bearing my label. Try It! Try It 1 I It Is one of the Best Medicinal and Summer Tonloa ever offered to the Fnblio. Delivered In Ashburton at *idoeen. Bottles not returned will be «.aarged for. T. HOULT, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON, 1



Hayes and Co. Great Gift Sale OF DRAPERY, CLOTHING, BOOTS, GROCERIES, & PROVISIONS FOB THREE MONTHS ONLY. HAYES~ & CO, FINDING their Stock excessively large have determined to reduce it folly one-half by making an IMMENSE SACRIFICE OF THEIR WINTER STOCK,



And □ addition to the redactions made, they will give a large number of VALUABLE PRIZES, For which every Customer Purchasing Goods to the value of 10s in either the Drapery or Grocery Establishment will have the opportunity of competing. The following is the Prize List : Ist PRIZE, value £5 2nd ~ ~ £3 3rd ~ „ £2 And 10 PRIZES, value 20s each. These Prizes will be awarded to the lucky ones who shall guess the number of Peas in the large Glass Jar which will bo placed on view in the Drapery Window, next the Arcade.



Read this Carefully. THE GLASS) jAK 0F PBAS . Now on view, was filled by Messrs Dunn and Strachey, and was sealed by Mr J. 0. Duncan, Broker. Each Customer purchasing Goods to the value of 10s will be entitled to one guess as to the number of Peas the Lucky Jar contains, thus a Customer Spending 20s would be entitled to guess twice, and, of course, for every additional 10s spent, another guess, and so on Tho Jar will be opened at the conclusion of this GREAT SALE by a committee appointed by those interested, when those who have been fortunate enough to guess the correct numbers will be presented with the above mentioned Prizes ; but, in the event of the exact number not being guessed, the nearest to tho correct number will bo awarded the First Prize, and pro rata.



This is no deception, but the power of a BEADY MONEY BUSINESS. The following list of Bargains is worthy of special notice : White Calico, 2id per yard Grey Calico, 3id per yard Grey Calico, yard wide, 2s 9d per doz Welsh Flannel, 9d per yard Scarlet Flannel, lOid per yard Fine All-wool Saxony, Is per yard Cream Ho'land, 5d per yard Colored Bed Quijts, 3s 3d and 3s 6d Scotch Cloth Blankets, 6s lid, 8a 6d, and 9s lid pep pair Witney Blankets from 7s 9d Checked Winceys, 4id and 5Jd Bleached Sheeting, 2 yards, 81 d per yard, wonderful value Homespuns, 7id, and 10id Double-width Cashmeres, all colors, Is 4id per yard Black Cashmeres, Is and Is 3d All other Dress Materials Greatly Reduced Ladies’ Wool Squares, 8d Men’s Heavy Tweed Trousers, 7s lid Men’s Tweed Suita from 10s 6d Boys’ Overcoats, 2s lid A grand line in Youths’ Tweed Trousers, 5s 9d Boys’ Suits from 4s 6d Ladies’ Cloth Jackets, 4s Oilcloth, 1 yard wide, 6id A splendid Tweed, all wool, 2s 6d A quantity of Black Velvet Buttons, Id per doz, and a lot of Remnants whieh must be cleared



In the BOOT DEPARTMENT there are some Special Lines which cannot be rubbed out. We are also paying special attention to Prices in our GROCERY DEPARTMENT. Hayes and Co.. ARCADE



Christchurch Advertisements. 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 honr. 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 1.80 each day 614



£<OUNTRY VISITORS TO CHRIST CHURCH Will find the three O’s— Com Four ( Cheapness I! Convenience AT WALLACE’S Central Hotel, Corner of Gloucester and Oelowbe rtreet. 10 677 A Nightie ter Kept,



Business Not ices. NOTICE TO OWNERS OF DOGS. I HEREBY give Notice that all Dogs found Interfering with Sheep bn this Estate will be destroyed, and the Owners sued for any damage done. DONALD MoLEAN. 1 16? Lsgmhor. KEATING’S POWDER destroy* bugs, 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 la application. See the article yon purchase is KEATING’S rs Imitations are noxlons and Ineffectual. Sold in tins, 6d, Is, and 2s 6d each, by all chemists. 1 2



WILHELM ZANDER has always on hand a good variety of BEST TOBACCO, Intituling—Williams’ Baby Twist, Venus Navy Twist and Nailrod, high Admiral, Signet, Jano, and other best brands. IN CIGARETTES— Old Jodge, Welcome, Vanity Fair, Opera Puffs, Obanoeliors, Old Bip, 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 delcrintlon kept In stock. Ladles and Gentlemen's Hairdressing Saloons. Wilhelm Zander, TOBACCONIST AND HAIRDRESSER East street, Ashburton.



The Ashburton Woollen Manufacturing Company, Limited, is a Cash Buyer of Wool Apply at the Factory. 11 40



TO FARMERS AND OTHERS ARE PURCHASERS OF Wheat Oats Barley Rye Grass AND OTHER PRODUCE, FOR WHICH WE ARB PREPARED TO GIVE HIGHEST MARKET VALUE. Woolpacks (FULL SIZE) Cornsacks TO ARRIVE Friedlander Bros.



W. Fowke, bootmaker, Bros to Inform hia friends and the pnbllo generally that he baa started bas'mess on hie own account. Hjs hopes by strict attention to business and making a good article, to secure a share of public ** * t *AdSe«—BURKKTI J*RBKT, i Tiamlsas ceosplid by Hi J Mssch.



Business Notices ONE box of Clark’s b 41 pills Is was* ranted to care all discharges from tha urinary organs In either sex (acquired o* constitutional), gravel and pains in t]he back. Guaranteed free from merouiy Sold in boxes 4s 6d each, by all chemists and patent medicine vendors. Sole pto, prietors, The Lincoln and Midland Con ties Drug Co., Lincoln, England. Whcle sale of all the wholesale houses.



New Seed-Sower For Sowing Grain, Gran, Tnmlp, Mangold, etc., and the Turnip Sower be arranged, when ordered, to sowLnoer* or other small seeds simultaneously sowing of Kyegrass if desired. It la only Sower in the Market that will sow with absolute regularity on either rtrrua aively rough or very smooth land, h will sow any desired quantity of Grain e» Grass by simply changing one wheel. Corn Drills all Sizes. ' Joinxed Pulverising Disc Harrows. The Best.—Over 600 in use. Improved Prize Chawouxxebs.—Wltl cast-steel mouthpieces, when proper!) handled, make no long straws, conse qnently chafi requires riddling. Th are in use largely all over hlew Zealan several of the large-sized machines bein lately fitted up at Christchurch.



Improved Double and Treble Fubjsow Ploughs, —The beat, and consequent,, the cheapest in the market. 3,4, and leaf barrows. Square linked chain har rows- New design of tripod harrows, and 7 tlned field grabbers. Cambridc rollers, 20, 24, and 26 inches diam. Plal cylinder field rollers. Horse gears for 2,3, and 4 horses. Best iron-bap' swingle-trees. Ropes and pally gear fo» 4-horse yokes. Threshing machine fit tings Belting all sheas. Iron and brao eastings of all kinds to order. Fendm standards cut and punched to any length and goage. Drays made ft_n best sea aoned timber, with Gilpin axles. Gray patent standard for folding sheep. Wlnnerw of the Gold Medal at the Melbourne Exhibition for their D duels Fuheow Plough, vide Jurors’ Beport:— “ PLar-us—ln ploughs there, . one ex Mbit to which we wish to draw sped* attention as being the best, and that the Double Furrow of Bek/ and Gra>, Dunedin, New Zealand, iniiniah and « structlon it is far superior to any other Bakaia. The New Zealand Loan Mercsnih Agency Company are now representing a In this district BEIT* -fe GKAV



TE. KILWORTH, Architecture , arid Mechanical Draughtsman, and Building Jontractqr. Office; —Steam Bee Hire, Sash, Door, and Cabinet Factory Wakanni Road, Aab barton. Workmanship Guaranteed at Lowest possible rates 11 3 Ashburton permanent BUILDING & INVESTMENT SOCIETY. The above Society pays Interest at rate of 4$ per cent, per annom for Da posits at Call, 6 pe«* cent, per annum for three months, and _ jei cent, per annuls if fixed for 6 months or over. J WARD, Manager, Office:—Arcade Obamoeis, Barnet tree*



JJ ORB VALUABLE THAN If a <3aily Increasing demand and endless number of testimonials are criterion of the popularity of an then Dr Low’s CGERRY PEOTORAI one of the wonders of the present ea lightened age. During the past winW and spring diseases of the throat ae lungs have been very prevalent, and has been, admitted on all sides that where ever this valuable remedy has bet a ob tainable, numbers of lives have saved by its timely use. Always have bottle in the house. Sold-everywhere Is 6d and 8s 6d per bottle. Wholesale agents, Kempthocne, Prosser and Co Christchurch, and at the proprietor, H Citron, Chemist, Akaroa. Ashbnrtrffl Agent—Ohas. Neate, Chemist.



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Government Notice. The public trust officw OF NEW ZEALAND. Atentlon la directed to the provision, the Acts establishing this Offices, and e the advantages placed thereby within easy reach of every colonist. Subject to nun provisions, the State offers to every par BwU 1, About to make his for her Will Codicil. 2, —lntending to provide for Wife as Children or others by deed of Settlement 3, Settling Property by way of rlage Settlement. 4 Desiring to renounce the Trusts Will, having been appointed Executor Trustee under the same. 5. —Having acted as Trustee, Execn to cr Administrator, wishing to be relieved she burthen of Trusteeship or Adminl) ration, the option of using the State » thlnery, and gives an absolute guaranis against loss of funds by fraud, peculation or dishonesty. Every information may be from ALEXANDER LEA Agent at Ohrlstohm Of from Wellington, HthMay R. 0. HAMERTOH, Fehlle T raste