The Ashburton Guardian.

VOli. ,V—No. lli-i

ASHBURTON. MON DAY. MAY 10. 1880.

IPRICE—ONE PENNY



Surveyor, Civil Engineers, &c. E. FOOKS AND SONS, Architects, Uivu bKormsERB, Valuators, Licensed Surveyors, and Lard Brokers, triangle, wakanui road, Ashburton. Conveyances. nUN WALD AND MOUNT SOMERS 'I/ RAILWAY. MOUNT SOMERS AND CAVENDISH ROYAL MAIL COACH.



The above Coach leaves Hood’s hotel or Cavendish Railway Station every day, meeting each train. . Passengers by morning tram may pro ceed by coach to Alford Forest, thence to Methven in time for the last tram for Christchurch, or may return in time for the last Parcels SSiP|orß will receive every attention. HOWes and Buggies on hire. JOHN HOOD AUSTRALASIAN aboels lxpbe-o. Parcels and Packages forwarded to any address, at cheap, through, inclusive rft One charge. No extras. No trouble. No charge for booking or for collecting packages up to 561bs weight within the city. g Daily despatches by l-ai , and to Great Britain, Europe and Australia by from tariff, including all charges to Address of Consignee : "a E 5> g 1 a s g % I o •if E >3 I I > We are now receiving parcels for Home » despatch pet Tonganro, sailing this onth. Revised cheap rates. Insurance effected if desired. Tariff and all information on application GUFF & GRAHAM, Box 237 Post Office, Christchurch ; and Lyttelton. Telephone 22. Business Notices.



BAKER BROS., Bai takers, etc., Wakanul street. —33. B. desire to stat the mt>i recent and improv Moubnikq Coach, are prep and conduct Funerals on si reasonable terms. Couni receive prompt attention, dress, corner of Wakanul street. Orders may be 1 burton Coach Factory; or nffifia Ashburton. Mount somers & ROYAL MAIL On and after January 1 undersigned will run a Coa day, Thursday and Saturdi noon from Hood’s Hotel, B for Sprlngburn and Alford connecting with Duff s Coach returning same evening, burn, 2s, return, 3s; Alfo; return, s. 1 27 MRS KENNEDY & MIS • dressmak Oou/teSi’B Buildings, M Ashburton. N.B.—Registry Office fc vants. Saturdi AUO T I Sales HORSES, i^ATTL] AND r»TTXTnt> ITT?



Hgkiesselich and cu. • 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 Colohial experience, and attend to the promp irealisation of Produce at highest prices upon 1 per cent, commission. Orders to bo 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 m of the Colonial Banks, Current Price L''sts, Produce Reports, and any necessary samples or information on application. 1 3b i J. Ballantyne & Co. DUNSTABLE HOUSE. THIS Old Established firm have now' erected Very Large and Commodious Premises, suitable for carrying on a First class DRAPERY & 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 bo the best of its kind in Now 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 best value for money—quality and price being the reliable test for cheapness. j



NEW AUTUMN & WINTER GOODS Are now shown in all the departments. Millinery, Mantle, and Dressmaking in First-class Styles. A Largo 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 oil every Pound Cash Discount. DUNSTABLE HOUSE, Established 1854. 4 491 Stock Sales- Hakaia Sales. WE beg to Intimate to our clients that for the future the SALES 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 A CO.



Private Dispensary, Palmerston Buildings, Foot d 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 hat devoted a lifetime to, and is acknowledged to he the most expert Physician in his specialty in the United States. Young Men and Middle-aged Men, wha suffer from Nervous and Physical Debility, Loss ii 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 rouse; if it is not, he will 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 Blood, and Ladies who are afflicted by any of the following complaints:—Cold extremities, weak stomachs, lame weak backs, nervous and sick headaches, constipation and indigestion, irain in the gide and back, feuchorrea, etc., etc. I wish it distinctly understood that I do not claim to perform impossibilities, or to have miraculous power. Ail 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 .£2OO. Consultation in Office or by Letter, Free. Charges Moderate. Examination and advice, jC 1. Call or address : Dr. H. I. Speer, Palmerston Buildings, Auckland, N.Z, Office Hours : 9to 12, Ito 4, 6 to 8 p.m.; Sundays, xo to 12. N. B. All Medicines necessary for a complete cure can be sent free from observation on receipt el



D E E R I N G’ BERING’ Twine Binder. s s 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 desirous that the Deeriug Twine Binder should retain the position which it has obtained as the FAVORITE MACHINE WITH THE FARMERS throughout Now Zealand, and that the prico 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, wo 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.



Machine Shop, WAKANDI ROAD. CHARLES RAY Repairs Engines, Combines, Chaff-cutters, Reapers and Binders, and all classes o£ machinery. . Special attention given to Bicycle?, Tricycles and Sewing Machines. Lawn Mowers repaired, sharpened and adjusted. Model work, General repairs. 3



Public Notices; Caution. SOME unscrupulous firms are trying to force on the Now 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 the attention once more to the facta that the Genuine American Co.’s BOP BITTERS Are pnt up In Squre, Panelled, Amber colored Bottles, with White Label on one side, printed In Black Letters, and Green Hop Cluster ; and, on the other side, bellow Label, with Directions in Rod Letters, In English and Gorman, and the name of “Dr Soule” blown in every Bottle.



This Is tho only form In which Genuine AMERICAN HOP BITTERS are put. RACING CLUB. AUTUMN MEETING. TIIURS DAY AND FRIDAY, MAY 13 AND 14, 18SC. President—E. G. Wright. Vice-President —W. C Walker. Judge—M. Stitt. Stewards—W. B. Denshire,C. O. Fooka, H. Fricdlander, U. Kriedlandor, John Grigg, 0 G. Hawdi n, T. Leahy, W. G Rosa Treasurer—C. C. Fook . Starter—T. Leahy. Clerk of tho Seales— M. Fricdlander.. Clerk of the Course —A. Llowsou. liandicappers— Tho Handicapping Comm tee of tho 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 (Jiu high ; nomination, 1 sov ; accep tance, 1 sov. Tho second horse to receive 6 sovs from the stake. Two miles. 2. District Welj'bk Handicap of 25 sovs; nomination I sov ; acceptance 10s ; minimum weight 8 atone ; 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 tho stake. 1; mile. 4. Foal Stakes of 2 sovs each with 25 sovs added. For two-yoar-old coits, fillies, and geldings, bred, owned, and trained by residents in the district defined by rule 2. Colts, Bst 101 b ; fillies and geldings, Bst Blb. Nomi nation, 1 suv. Second botse to re ceive 5 sovs from the stake, Tho sweep to bo paid by 9 p ra on May 12. Five furlongs. 5. Flying Handicap of 30 sovs ; nomina tion, 1 sov; acceptance, 1 sov. | mile 6. Posr stakes of 15 sovs ; entrance, 1 sov, to bo made to tho Secretary immediately after the Flying Handi cap is run. No weight under 10 stone. £ mile. Tho winner to bo sold by auction immediately after tho race for 15 sovs, any surplus to go to the funds of tho Club. District hefees only.



SECOND DAY. | County Hurdle Race (handicap) of 25 boys ; over G flights of hurdles I about oft din high; nomination, 1 aov; 1 acceptance, 10a. mile. District j horses only. Grand Stand Han dioat of 50 aovs ; nomination, Ibiv; acceptance, 1 aov Second horse to receive 10 sova from the stake. Seven furlongs. Harvest Uandicat of 30 sova ; nomi nation, 1 sov ; acceptance, 1 sov. I] mile. District horses only. Oten Welter Uandicat of 40 sova ; nomination, 1 aov ; acceptance, 1 sov ; minimum weight 10 stone. 2 miles. For horses that have never won more than 25 sova in one event on the Hit. Scratch Selling Race of 15 sova ; entrance 1 sov, to ho made to the Secretary immediately after the Open Welter is run. Catch weights, finite The winner to be sold by auction immediately after the race for 15 sova, any surplus to go to the funds of the Club. Consolation EJandicat of 20 sovs ; nomination,!, sov, to be made to the Secretary immediately afior the Scratch Selling Race is run ; accep tance, free ; to bo notified to the Secretary within 10 minutes of de claration of weights. 1 mile.



RULES AND REGULATIONS, 1. No entry will bo received except on the condition tlmt all disputes, claim*, and objections arising out of the racing ] shall be decided by the Stewards, or whom *hey may appoint; their decision on all points connected with carrying out this programme to bo liual. 2 A district horao shall moan any horse that has been commonly resident in the district lying between the risers Selwyu and Waitaki from January 15, BSG, and up to the date of the forthcoming meet ing. and owned by a person who has resided in the said district during the I 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 course. 4. All nominations and acceptances go to the funds of tho Club. NOMINATIONS,



All nominations to bo accompanied by fees, name, ago and description of horse, and colors of ridor, and In the hands of the Secretary (address —Ashburton) not later than 9 p,m. on Thursday, April 15, 188 G. WEIGHTS. Weights for the first day’s handicaps will bo declared on Saturday, May b, 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 I 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, jj 2'6i Secretary.



Business Notices- AVING purchased the Asphalting Plant and Business formerly carried on by Mr James Bradley, 1 am in a posi tion to execute any orders 1 may be favored with. All asphalt work guaranteed. Ranges taken out and re set in the boa possible manner. Jobbing work in gone ral done. OPTOSITE CONVENT, Wakanni Road Orders may bo loft, with Mr J. 0. Duncan, Old New Zealand Bank. 10 799 J Crum,



Foil 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 bottles 6d and ll.s each by chemists and 'atent medicine vendors everywhere Sole proprietors, The Lincoln and Midland 'ounties Drug Co., Lincoln, England, 1 16 .... T Y LIITPOPIIOSP HUE OF LIME 1 proscribed by the Faculty for the cure of Consumption, Chronic Cough and It contains two of the principal Ingre dients necessary for building up the human rame, and which are considered deficient in the above complaints, viz., Phosphorus and Lime. It cannot bo too highly recommended for delicate children. Dr Churchill's compound Syrup of ITypophosphifcea la real brain food, and in cases of Muscular and Nervous Exhaua tion has acquired a world-wide reputation. Each bottle bears Dr Churchill’s signa ture. Price, 4fr. SWANN, CHEMIST, 12, Hue Castigliono, Paris. 7 225 DR CHURCHILL’S SYRUP OF General Debility. Prepared only by



PRIN T IN G OF ALL KIND INCLUDING— Billhoada Circulars Memorandum Forma Agreements Liona Conditiona of Sale Catalogues Poatora, &0., And every description of LEGAL AND COM ME 11 CIAL LETTER-PRESS executed at the shortest notice and in the LATEST DESIGNS SPECIAL and moat favorable terms oilcrrod to WHOLESALE ORDERS. ASHBURTON GUARDIAN OFFICE, JDi Speer's



PRIVATE Dlf'Pft.NdAUV, Palmer ston Buildings, Foot of Queen street, Auckland. Established for Uio Hcientilic and Speedy Cure of Chronic, Nervous, and Special Diseases. Dr Speer la a regu lar Graduated Physician, educated at Harvard College, LI .S. He has devoted a lifetime to, and is acknowlodged to bo the most export Physician in his specialty in the Un’ted States. Young men and Middle-aged Mon, who sillier from .Ner vous and Physical Debility, Loss of Energy and Memory, Eruptions on the T'aeo, Mental Depression, Kidney and Bladler Troubles, Neuralgia, Rheuma tism Scrofula, Salt Rheum, Paralysis, tlis , Spinal Disease, St Vitus' Dance, Liver Complaint, Asthma, Catarrh, Heart Disease, Gravel, Piles, etc., aisd 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 use of calomel, seed, which produce an annual crop of diaeaad. To such ho would say, come aud bo healed. Is matters not what your troubles may be, S'me and let the Doctor examine your coje. If it is curable, ho will tell you ca; if it is not, he will tell you that; for ha 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 b. cures Humors and Diseases of the Blood, i o ladies who are aillictod by any of the following complaints,—Cold extremities, weak stomachs, lame and weak backs, nervous and sick headaches, constipation



and indignation, pain in tho nido and back leuchorroa, etc, occ. L wish it distinctly understood that i do not claim to perform impossibilities, or to have a miraculous power. All applying to mo will receive my honest opinion of their complaints. No experimenting- I will guarantee a positive cure in every case I undertake, or forfeit L2OO. Consultation in Office or by letter, FEREE. Charges Moderate. Examination and Advice LI. Call or ad dress; Dr H. J. Speer, Palmerston Buil dings, Auckland, New Zealand. Office Hours: 9 to 12, 1 to 4, G to 8 p.m.; Sun days, 10 to 12. N.B. All Medicines ne cessay for a complete cure can be sent free from observation on receipt of symp tna mOWLIfI’S pennyroyal and steel pills for I females quickly correct all Irregulari ties and relievo tho distress ng symptoms so prevalent with tho sex. Boxes Is 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. Price—L7, L 6, L 5. Agent In town—H. Zander. A Liberal Discount for Cash. F. T. MAYO, Hampstead Manure Factory, i 9 6(iC As'ffiaito'U



Advertisements. AUTUMN NOVELTIES AT Gr. L. Beatli & Go’s Every Department la now replete with NEW AND FASHIONABLE GOODS DIRECT SHIPMENTS JUST OPENED Ex b b. Arawa, Aorangi, and lonic, from London DEPARTMENTS; Clothing Manchester Fancy Millinery Underclothing Mercery Drosses Haberdashery Mantles Dressmaking And Tailoring. Gr. L. Beatli & Co. ARGYLE HOUSE, CASH SYSTEM.



His Lordship's | HOTEL AND LARDER, LICHFIELD STREET, Christchurch. rnHE Propietor of tho above Hotel begs X to notify that be has engaged the services of one of tho best Chefs in the colonies, with special instructions to pro vide tho best LUNCHEON OR TEA, In tho 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 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 1 each day. 6 14



BEWARE! BEWARE J! OF IMITATIONS. ASK FOR EIOULT’S TONIC? Herbal Beer. None Genuine except that bearing my label. Try It ! Try It ! ! It Is one of the Best Medicinal and Summer Tonics 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 soiling Inferior Herbal Beer and representing it as mine, I have to ask the public to see that EACH BOTTLE BEARS A RED AND WHITE LABEL With My Name and Trade Mark on. None genuine without It. DAVIS’S TONIoIIERBAL BEER Is acknowledged by the travelling public to bo the best Tonic Snmmer Drink in New Zealand. NO CHEMICALS USED. Delivered In Ashburton at 2a per Domn Bottles chargedi if not returned Families wa.ced on daily. DAVIS’S HERBAL B ER AND ICE DRINK MANDF OTOR Y, Sxubki, Ihb i«



Christchurch Advertisements. QOUNTRY VISITORS TO CHRIST CHURCH |Will find the three O’s— Comfout • Cheapness!! 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-op er dive) beg to intimate the arrival of extensive shipments for the ensuing AUTUMN AND WINTER Comprising the latest Londonand Paris Fashions in all departments together with every kind of useful and General Drapery and Fur nishings for Household and Family Uso, now to hand ex a s. Ruapehu, Talnul, Kaikoura, Doric, Tongariro, and Arawa, and sailing ships Wellington, Walmea, to bo supplemented by arrival of each direct steamer. |Noveltlos in all Departments. SEASONS. SPECIAL SHOW.



A Special Season’s Show will be hold on Saturday, February 20, and whole of following week, during which (ho public are cor dially invited to inspect the Im mense and entirely new stock, without being pressed to purchase All Gouda at Wholesale Ware house Prices. B. 0. CROWN, Manager. Warehouses Cashel street ... Christchurch. High street ... Dunedin. See Season’s Circular now Issued. D. 1.0. Metropolitan Hotel CASHEL STREET, Chrlalchurch. (Under Proprietorship 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, 5s 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 6.15 p.m. For further p. culars, apply on the premises ; or, byt ,ter, to MANAGER, Metropolitan Hotel, Box 14, 6 18 Christchurch.



P E N I N G New Saleyards. The Undersigned beg to notify that they will hold their Opening Sale at the Royal Saleyards, Moore street, on THURSDAY, A PHIL 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 groat 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 bo 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 honse of seven rooms, plastered throughout. Washhouse, with water laid on; also orchard and garden ; rent moderate. Apply to— ZOUOH AND MACPHERSON, 3 446 Auctioneers, Ashburton,



THE CLYDESDALE ENTIRE Hone, Prince "Victor Will travel the Wakanul, Longbeach, and Aahburton Forts districts, and will stand at Netherby Lodge (opposite Canterbury Mills) on Saturdays. For further particulars and terms sp ly to Groom in charge, or GEORGE POOOOK, 1 oirjadteoj



Business Notices. NOTICE TO OWNERS OF DOGS. I HEREBY give Notice that ail Dogs Z found interfering with Sheep on this Estate will be destroyed, and the Owners sued for any damage done. DONALD MaLEAN. 1 167 Lagmhor. KEATING’S POWDER destroys bugs, Anas,'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 la KEATING’S rs Imitations are noxious and ineffectual. Sold in tins, 6d, Is, and 2s 6d each, by all chemists. 1 2



WILHELM ZANDER has always on hand a gool variety of Including—Williams’ Roby Twist, Venns Navy Twist and Nailrod, high Admiral, Signet, Jnno, and other best brands. IN CIGARETTES— Old Jndge, Welcome, Vanity Fair, Opera Faffs, 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. 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 |» ARK PURCHASERS BEST TOBACCO, Public Notices- O FARMERS OF Wheat



Oats Barley Bye Grass AND OTHER PRODUCE, FOR VVfIIOH WE ARE PREPARED TO GIVE HIGHEST MARKET VALUE. Woolpacks (FULL SIZE) Cornsacks TO ARRIVE



Fnedlander Bros. 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 of public patronage. Address—BUßNETT STREET, i f ramUes oooapled by Mr J Meecb,



wuouicdo ONE box of Giark’a B 41 pills Is war ranted to cure all discharges from the j urinary organs in either sex (acquired o* 9 constitutional), gravel and pains in the back. Guaranteed tree mercury. Sold in boxes 4s 6d each, by all chemists and patent medicine vendors. Sole pro priotors, The Lincoln and Midland Coun ties Drug Co., Lincoln, England. Whcle sale of all the wholesale houses. 1 For Sowing Grain, Grass, Turnip, Mangold, etc., and the Turnip Sower be arranged, when ordered, to sow Lucern 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 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 Sixes. Jointed Pulverising DiscHabrowb.— The Best.—Over 600 in use. Improved Prize Ohappc otters.—Wit) cast-steel mouthpieces, when properly handled, make no long straws, consa qnently chafi requires no riddling. Th are in use largely all over blew Zealan several of the large-sized machines bo in 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 har rows- New design of tripod harrows. 5 and 7 tlned field grubbers. Cambridg rollers, 20, 24, and 26 Inches diam. Plain cylinder field rollers. Horse gears for I 2,3, and 4 horses. Beat iron-bark swingle-trees. Ropes and pnlly gear fo» 4-horse yokes. Threshing machine fit tings Belting all sizes. Hon and brash castings of all kinds to order. Fencim standards cut and punched to any length and guage. Drays made fi.m beat sea soned timber, with Gilpin axles. Gray’s patent standard for folding sheep.



Winner*, jf the Gold Medal at the Melbourne Exhibition for their Dottbl* Furrow Plough, vide Jurors’ Report: “Plo , -’us —ln ploughs there * one hlblt to which we wish to draw specie! attention as being the best, and the Doable Furrow of Reid and Gray, Dunedin, New Zealand, Indnlah and o« atruotion It Is for superior to any other Rakaia. The New Zealand Loan Mercantile Agency Company are now representing q# In this district XEII> « GRAY [Oabo.J Miss Carson, TEACHER OF MCS (Piano and Organ) BURNETT STREET, ASHBURTON 2 253 Ashburton permanent BUILDING & INVESTMENT SOCIETY.



The above Society paya Interoat at the rate of 4$ per cent, per annum for De poalta at Call, 6 per i,ant. per annum foe three montha, and 6 per cent, per annum if fixed for 6 montha or over. J WARD, Manager. Office:- Arcade Chambers, Barnett tree*: jJJORE VALUABLE THAN GOLD if a •Sally increasing demand and an endless number of testimonials are a criterion of the popularity of an article then Dr Low’s C JERRY PECTORAL one of the wonders of the present en» lightened ago. During the past wints and spring diseases of the throat an lungs have beec very prevalent, and has been admitted on all sides that where ever this valuable remedy has been ob talnable, numbers of lives have -been saved by Its timely use. Always have bottle in the house. Sold|everywhere Is 6d and Ss 6d per bottle. Wholesale agents, Kempthorne, Prosser and Go Christchurch, and at the proprietor, H Citron, Chemist, Akaroa. Asbbnrtoa Agent—Chss. Neste, Chemist.



Government Notice. rnHK PUBLIC TRUST OFFICE 1 OF NEW ZEALAND. Atention is directed to the provisions the Acta eatablishlng this Offices, and o the advantages placed thereby within easy . each of every colonist. Snbjeot to snob provisions, the State offers to every per son : 1. About to make his for her Will or Codicil. 2. —lntending to provide for Wife an Children or others by deed of Settlement, 3. —Settling Property by way of Mai< rlage Settlement. A—Desiring to renounce the Trusts Will, having been appointed Executor Trustee under the same. 5. —Having acted as Trustee, Execn ao or Administrator, wishing to be relieved cho burthen of Trustee hip or Admlnla ration, the option of using the State mi thinery, and gives an absolute guarantee against loss of funds by fraud, peculation or dishonesty.



Every Information may be obtai :(9m ALEXANDER LEAN, Agent at Ohrlatohtui Or from R, O. HAMBETON, Psblie Trustee Wellington, 18th May. 1889 jfljl ATCH MAKERS Hi A 0 •ffEWELIERS, c ICH CM mm GHm