The Ashburton Guardian.

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Surveyor, Civil C OOKS AND SONS, B. F' Architects, .’ITU Esgisekbs, VAX/TATO*S, LICBNBH StJBViroKS, ASD Land Bkokbbs, triangle, WAKANUI ROAD, ArHBXTBTON. Oop veyancea mINWALD AND MOUNT SOMERS |_ railway. MOUNT SOMERS AND CAVENDISH ROYAL MAIL COACH. The above Coach leaves Hood’s hotel iorCavendish Railway Station everyday, meeting each train, Passengers by morning tram may pro seed by coach to Alford Forest, thence to Methven in time for the laß | tr^ n Christchurch, or may return in time tor the last train for Ashburton. ■ Parcels and Orders will receive every attention. Horses and Buggies on hire. JOHN HOOD AUSTRALASIAN PARCELS BXPR B- *• Parcels and Packages forwarded to any idress, at cheap, through, inclusive 'One charge. No extras. No trouble. No charge for booking or for collecting ackages op to 561ba weight within the ty. B Daily despatches by Rad* and to reat Britain, Europe and Australia by rerv steamer. , . Extract from tariff, Including all charges t Address of Consignee 3 s g* r i t We are now receiving parcels for Home o despatch per Tongariro, sailing this lonth. Revised cheap rates. Insurance effected if desired. Tariff and all information on application CUFF & GRAHAM, Box 237 Post Office, Christchurch ; and Lyttelton. Telephone 22. Business Notices. BAKER BROS., Builders, Under takers, etc., Wakanni road and Cass ;reet—B.B. desire to state that having le most recent and improved Heabse and [OUBHISG Coach, are prepared to furnish ad conduct Funerals on special and most wusonable tonus. Country orders will sceive prompt attention. Note the sd reus, corner of Wakanul road and Cass areet. Orders may be left at the Ash nrton Coach Factory; or Box 16, Post ffioe Ashburton. 16* OUNT SOMERS & METHVEN ROYAL MAIL COAOH. On and after January Ist, 1885, the derslgned will run a Coach each Mon y, Wednesday and Saturday, starting at on from Hood’s Hotel, Mount Somers, r Sprint burn and Alford Forest, there nnectingwlthDnff'a Coach from Methven turning same evening. Fares-Spring am, 2a, return, ,3a; Alford Forest, da, turn, 6s, 27 T. HIX. IJTBS KENNEDY & MISS CAMERON Yl dressmakers, mpton'a Buildings, Moore street, Ashburton, N.B.—Registry Office f< r Female Ser vants. . AL OF NEW BOOKS. (OUST Life Below Stairs, Humorous Works / of Theodore Hook, Letters from Hell, arnals of Major-General Gordon at Khar un, Stonehenge’s British Rural Sports, wspaper Headers’ Companion, Scottish Life 1 Character by Dean Ramsay, The Grey md —by Stonehenge, Book of Snobs—by lackeray. Macaulay’s Essays and Lays oi ident Rome, Mayhews’ Horse Doctor, The irse—by Stonehenge, Complete Works ol temus Ward in 1 vol., Choice Works Mark rain 1 vol., Religions Anecdotes of Scotland iy Adamson, Sheep, Cattle and Horsg— bj datt, Sunday at Home, Leisure Hour lerica—by Mackenzie, Nineteenth Century— Mackenzie; Madagascar and France, Spons hanica Own Book, Short History of Oui i Times— by Justin McCarthy, The Shadow i Crime—by Hall Caine, Intrigues of i ■oner—by B Gaborian, Clarissa s Tangle< 3l Decameron of Boccaccio, Mine Owl pi®—by L. M. Gray, The Maclise Portrai tery, Evan Harrington —by Georg' redith, The Reporter’s Companion, Ene. thos. f. faeley, IGOKSELLEB, STATIONER, AND PRINTER, .UNDERS’ BUILDINGS, ASHBURTON O'! jD A per day to be made by per bods of either sex, h their own localities, at work for ns. Net business. All meet with wonderful sue seas. Anyone can do the work. Capita not required. We will start you. Outfi worth £1 mailed free. The emplcymen is particularly adapted to the region 1: which this publication circulates. Boy and girls earn nearly as much as men Full particulars and instructions malic ree. Now is the time—don’t delay, bu write to ns at once. Address Stikso Do Fb«iland..Maine, United State



Public Notices: Caution. SOME unscrupulous firms are trying tc force on the New Zealand people a Nostrum, under the cloak that It 1s 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 tact that the Genuine American Co.’s BOP BITTERS Are put np 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. A SHBURTON AND FIREWOOD DEPOT. COAL R. 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, Posts and Rails, Stakes Etc., Potatoes, Chaff, Oats, Bran, Sharps, Etc. R. S. BEAN, a 419 West street. Standard Sewing achien. gPBOI AL NOTICE. THE TJGHT-RDNNING STANDARD SEWING MACHINE. The STANDARD has more Improvements than all the other Sewing Machines put together I Has always been the best and la now the cheapest. That It meets every require ment of a critical public Is shown by its great popularity and in creasing salethroughout America Europe, Australia and New Zea land. i WALTHAM ST. r- In iw c al fit at In n. e ut >N «» AGENT FOB ASHBURTON- W. 0. Page. AST STREET*



Pobiis Announcements. FRUIT TREES ! FRUIT TREES ! FRUIT TREES ! RAKGIORA NURSERY. \V. B. IVORY BEGS to inform his patrons in the Ashburton district that orders for the season will bo executed direct from the Nursery, My stock is very largo and grown, and consists of 2 and 3-year old Apple, Pear, Plum, Peach, Nectarine, Cherry, Apricot, Almond, Quince, Medlar, Walnut, Grano Vines, and Fruiting Trees of Gooseberry a«d Currants ; also, Pines and other Shelter Trees. Catalogues on application. May 21, 188 G. Mrs Adams AGENT FOR MADAME WEIGEL’S PATTERNS, HAS now on hand a nice assortment of crewel wools, silks, filoselle, flosaette, lace, braids, transfer patterns, now designs, crash, oatmeal and satin cloths for art needlework, five o’clock tea cloths, embroidery frames, etc, THE LITTLE (Next Mr Ranger’s baker r GRIE3SELIOH AND L» WEAVERS’ MALL, , WOOL EXCHANGE, LONDON SHIPPING AND COMMISSKIN MERCHANTS, m Established 1855. Ship to order any description ot British and Continental Goods upon 2* per cent, commission, selected by buyers with Colonial experience, and attend to the prompt realisation o( Produce at highest p*-’cee epou 1 per cent, commission. Oviiara 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, nr Agra Bank, London, and moat of the Colonial Banks. Current Price Lists. Produce Reports, md any necessary samples or Information m application 1 35 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 Deering Twine Binder should retain the position which It has obtained as the FAVORITE MACHINE WITH THE FARMERS throughout Now 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 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. Di Speer’s 3R IV AT E DISPENSARY, now permanently established in Octagon Chambers, Ross’ Buildings, opposite Town Hal), DUNEDIN, for the Scientific and Speedy Cure ot 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 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 Vilas’ 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 nee 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 diseasd To such he would say.comoand be healed. It matters not what your troubles may bo, come and let the Doctor examine yonr coae. If It is curable, he will tell you sa; if it is not, ho will tell you that; for he will not undertake a case unless he is confident of effecting a cure. It will coat yon 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 in the side and back leuchorrea, 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 cdmplaints. No experimenting. I will guarantee a positive cure in every case I 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. L Machine Shop, WAKANUI ROAD. CHARLES RAY Repairs Engines, Combines, Chaff-cutters, Reapers and Binders, and all classes of machinery. Special attention given ic Bicycler, Tricycles and Sewing Machines. Lawn Mowers repaired, sharpened and adjusted. Model work General repairs.



Christchurch Advertisements. D.I.C. SHOW DISPLAYS pen - SPRING SEASON. AT the approach of another Season the Public are invited to our FIRST GREAT DISPLAY OK SPRING NOVELTIES m§ In nil the DEPARTMENTS OF FASHION. Wo have great pleasure in issuing tl is invitation, as we have never exhibited on any previous occasion such a RICH PROFUSION of 2 Fabrics, Novelties, and Effects, The beauty of which transforms tho Spacious Warehouse, and calls forth admiration and wonder. On this Special Occasion the Ware house wilt be OPEN till :• p.m. on SATURDAY. EVERY ARTICLE AT WHOLESALE WAREHOUSE PRICE. THE DRAPERY AND 'GENERAL IMPORTING COMPANY OF * NEW ZEALAND. LIMITED, Cashel Street, CHRISTCHURCH. B. HALLENBTEIN, Chairman. E.jjO. BROWN, Manager. Metropolitan Hotel CASHEL STREET, Ohrlslohurch, (Under Proprietorship since April, 1885), r pHE above Hotel has been thoroughly X 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 week. Ordinary, from 12 to 2 p.m. d’Hdto, at 6.15 p.m For farther , ! culars, app,v premises ; or, by . to MANAGER Metropolitan Hotel, 6 18 “ r -narco. A WONDERFUL BOOK FOR Is. CONTAIN I Sli TRICKS AND DELUSIONS WITH CARDS 26 MARVELLOUS COIN TRIO LOO s, For the performance of which only a common pack of cards and the ordinary coins of the realm are needed. ALL FULLY EXPLAINED. Also, a large collection of AMUSING RIDDLES, CHARADES, GAMES, Ac., And over 200 TRICKS WITH CONJURING APPARATUS. All illustrated, explained, and made simple, with a catalogue of English, French, and American Novelties, Games, Toys, &e. Covering over 300 pages and illustrated over 300 woodblocks. Both books mailec free for Is. JACK AND HIS BRDE. Mechanical FIGURES DANGB to'| MUSIC and keep perfect time. Is 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.S.W. stamps taken at par; post offic< orders and postal notes preferred. If stamps of other colonies are sent add 2d in the shilling for exchange. Takes Notice. —To advertise our business we will for a short time send t ne whole of tlu above mentioned articles to one address posl paid f r 2s 3d. Address all orders: H. YORK & CO., 401 George street, Sydney, Lock Box 41, King street, Poet Officei 8522



Sporting. SHBURTON TRACING f^L SPRING MEETING, THURSDAY~AND FRIDAY, ;Noveinbor 25 and 26, 1886. President, E. G. Wright, ; Vico-Presi c'ont, J. Gripg ; Judge, Matthew £t'tt Stewards, 11. Friodlander, W. B.Dei ehire, J. Grigg, R. Friedlnnder W. C. Walker, Drs Roes and Leahy Treasuror—(.!. U. Fooks ; Clerk o: tlio Scales, M. Friedlander ; Clerk oi the Course, A. IJewson : Handi cappers, F. Cotton, C. G. Fooks, M Stitt and Dr Leahy. First race to start at 1 p.m. FIRST DAY. ! COUNTY lIvRDLE Rack, of 30 SOYS ; over six ilights of hurdles, about 3ft (>in high ; nomina'ion, 1 sov ; accep tance, 1 sow Second horso to receive 5 sovs from tho stake. H mile District horses only. 2. Welter Handicap, of 45 sovs ; nomi nation, 1 sov ; acceptance, Ik sov ; minimum weight, lOst. Second horso to receivo 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 Cur Handicap, of 125 sovs ; nomination, 1 sov ; acceptance 3 sovs. Second horse to receive 10 sovs from tlieslake. H mile. 4. County Plate Handicap, of 40 sovs. nomination, 1 sov ; acceptance, 1 sov. Second horse to receive 5 sovs from tho stake. l\ mile. District horses only. 5. Post Stakes, of 15 sovs; catch weights; nomination, 1 sov, to be made to tho Secretary immediately after the County Plato is run. The winner to be sold by auction imme diately after tho race for 15 sovs, any surplus to go to the funds of the Club. 1 mile. 0. SrniNci Handicap, of 50 sovs ; nomina tion, 1 sov ; acceptance, H sov. J mile. SECOND DAY. 1. Handicap Hurdle Rack, of 50 sov-3; over eight ilights of hurdles, about 3ft Gin "high; nomination, 1 sov; acceptance, 2 sov. Second horse to receive 5 sovs from tho stako. 2 miles. 2. Racino Club Handicap, of 100 sovs ; nomination, 1 sov ; acceptance 3 sovs. Second horse to receive 10 sovs from the stake. 1:} milo. 3. Lawks' Pcrsk, of 25 sovs; welter weights for age. Gentlemen riders. Entrance, 1 sovs. H mile. District horses only. 4 Totalisatopv Stakes, of 15 sovs minimum weight, Bst ; nomination, 1 sov, to bo made to tho Secretary iaimediatoly after the Ladies' Purse is run. The winner to be sold imme diately after tho race for 10 sovs, any surplus to go to the funds of the Club. }, mile. . Flying Handicap, of 40 sovs ; nomina tion, I sov ; acceptance, 1 sov. Second horso to receivo 5 sovs from the stake. .1 milo. 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 milo. 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 pointß connected with carrying ont this programme to be final. 2. A district horse shall mean any horse that has beon commonly resident in the district lylog between the rivers Selwyn and Waitaki from July Ist 1886, and up to tho date cf the forthcoming meeting and owned by a person who has resided in the said dlstr' ct during the same rerlod. 3. Five per cent will be deducted from tho gross of all moneys payable in accord ance with this programme for expenses of the course. 4. All nominations and acceptances go to the fundi of the Club. NOMINATIONS. All nominations to bo accompanied by fees, name, age and description of borse, and colors of rider, and in the hands of the Secretary (addresa—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 1836, Weights for tho second day's handicaps will bo declared at 9 o'clock on the evening of the first day's racing. ACCEPTANCES. Acceptances for the first day's handi caps must be made to the Seoretary not later than 9 p.m. on Monday, November 22, 1886. Acceptances for the second day's handicaps at 9 o'clock on the even ing of the first day's racing. O. C. FOOKS, Secretary. *EWARE! BEWARE!! Of IMITATIONS. ASK FOR HOULT'S TONIC Herbal Beer. None Genuine except that bearing my label. Try It! Try It! ! It Is one of the Besl Medicinal and Summer Tonics ever offered to tho Public. i Delivered In Ashburton at par dozen, s Bottles not returned will be charged for, T. HOULT, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON.



Hayes and Co. Great Gift Sale OP DRAPERY, CLOTHING, BOOTS, GROCERIES, & PROVISIONS FOR TIIRIE MONTHS ONLY, HAVE S & CO, 1- TTUNDING their Stock excessively larg t Jj have determined to reduce it full; n ouo-half by making an IMMENSE SACRIFICE ; OF Til FIR ,f WINTER STOCK, f And n addition to the reductions made. h 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 3 3rd ~ £2 And 10 PRIZES, value 20s each. These Prizes will bo awarded to the ' lucky ones who shall guess the number of > Peas in the largo Glass Jar which will be 3 placed on view in (he Drapery Window, 1 next the Arcade, i J Read this Carefully. THE GLASSJ JAR OF PEAS, ’ Now on view, was filled by Messrs Dunn and Strachey, and was sealed by Mr J. 3 C. 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 1 Customer spending 20s would be entitled * to guess twice, and, of course, for every additional 10s spent, another guess, and 1 so o» The Jar will be opened at the 1 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, ip the ovent of the exact number not being guessed, the nearest to tho correct number will be awarded the First Prize, and pro rata. This is no deception, but the power of a READY MONEY BUSINESS. The following list of Bargains is worthy of special notice : White Calico, 2-}d per yard Grey Calico, 34d per yard Grey Ca'ico, yard wide, 2s i.)d per doz Welsh Flannel, 9d per yard Scarlet Flannel, ICUd per yard Fine All-wool Saxony, Is pbr yard Cream Holland, 5d per yard Colored Bed Quilts, 3s 3d and 3s Gd Scotch Cloth Blankets, Os lid, 8s Gd, and 9s lid per pair Witney Blankets from 7s 9d Checked Winceys, 4id and ojd Bleached Sheeting, 2 yards, 81d per yard, wonderful value Homespuns, 74d, 9id, and lOld Double-width Cashmeres, all colors, Is 4Jd 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 Suits from 10a Gd Boys’ Overcoats, 2s lid ' A grand line in Youths’ Tweed Trousers, os t*d Boys’ Suits from 4s Gd Ladies’ Cloth Jackets, 4s Oilcloth, 1 yard wide, Gird A splendid Tweed, all wool, 2s Gd A quantity of Black Velvet Buttons, Id per doz, and a lot of Remnants whieh must bo cleared In tho BOOT DEPARTMENT there are some Special Lines which cannot be rubbed out. Wo 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, i i Christchurch. THE Propletor of the above Hotel begs to notify that he has engaged the ~ services of one of the best Chefs in the t colonies, with special instructions to pro r vide the best 1 LUNCHEON OR TEA, In the country for ONE* SHILLING. The bill of fare will comprise Poultry, Game, Fish, etc., etc., in season. Grills to perfection at any hoar. PRIVATE ROOMS FOR LADIES. Books of Tickets are now Issued at reduced rates. A String Band will play all the newes music lu dining-room from 12.30 to 1.3( each day 6 I ‘ /COUNTRY VISITORS TO CHRIS! CHURCH Will find the three O’s— Com Four Cheapness 1! Convenience AT WALLACE’S Central Hotel, Corner of Gloucester and Orion*be fiieet : IQ 677 A Night Porter Kept,



Business Notices. NOTION TO 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. DONALD McLEAN. 1 167 La b mhor. KEATING’S POWDER destroys 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 in application. See the article yon purchase la HEATING’S re rs Imitations are noxious and Ineffectual. |y 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, Including—Williams’ Ruby Twist, Venus ° Navy Twist and Nailrod, High U Admiral, Signet, Juno, and other beat brands. IN CIGARETTES— Old Judge, Welcome, Vanity Fair, Opera Puffs, Chancellors, Old Rip, Little Beauties etc. f PIPES -3 A Splendid Assortment, both in case and i without. CIGARETTE & CIGAR HOLDERS— A large variety to choose from. Fishing Tackle, Cricketing Material, r Footballs, Lawn Tennis, and a large I stock of Fancy Goods of every r descrintion kept in stock, i ___ [ Ladies and Gentlemen’s Hairdressing I Saloons. I Wilhelm Zander, | TOBACCONIST AND HAIRDRESSER 1 East street, Ashburton. ; - f Public Notices. o farmers The Ashburton Woollen Manufacturing Company, Limited, is a Cash Buyer of Wool Apply at the Factory. 11 40 TO FARMERS AND OTHERS ] i ARE PURCHASERS OF . Wheat Oats 1 Barley J Rye Grass [i AND OTHER PRODUCE, • FOR WHICH WE ARE PREPARED ! TO GIVE HIGHEST MARKET VALUE. Woolpacks B e e fFULL SIZE) Cornsacks TO ARRIVE r . it „ (0 Friedlander Bros. 4 T W. Fowke, BOOTMAKER, BEGS to Inform bis friends and the j public generally that he has started 1 business on hla own acconnt. He hopes | by strict attention to business and making a good article, to secure a share of public patronage. t Address—BUßK KTI i*REET, t yremlsee oooapUd by Mi J Meeeh.,



Business Notices ONE box of Clark's b 41 pills is war ranted to care all discharges from the urinary organs in either sex (acquired oa constitutional), gravel and pains in the back. Guaranteed free from mercury. Sold in boxes 4s 6d each, by all chemists and patent medicine vendors. Sole pro" prietors, The Lincoln and Midland Coon ties Drug Co., Lincoln, England. Whole Bale of all the wholesale houses. New Seed-Sower For Sowing Grain, Grass, Turnip, Mangold, etc., and the Turnip Sower be arranged, when untered, to sow Luoenr or other small seeds simultaneously sowing of Kyegrass 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 er Graaa by simply changing one whbei. I Corn Drills all Sizes. Jointed Pulvebisdtg DisoHabbowb.— The Best.—Over 500 Is use. Improved Pbize CuArrcvriEßS. —Witl cast-steel mouthpieces, when properlj handled, make no long straws, conse qnently chaff requires r-» riddling. Th are in use largely all over New Zealan several cf the large-sized machines beln lately fitted up at Christchurch. Improved Double and Tbeble Fubbov* Ploughs.—The best, and consequent., the cheapest In the market. 3,4, and leaf harrows. Square linked chain has rows- New design of tripod harrows, and 7 fined field grubbers. Cambrido rollers, 20, 24, and 26 inohes dlam. Plai cylinder field rollers. Horse gears for 2,3, and 4 horses. Best lron-bap' swingle-trees, Ropes and pully gear foi 4-horse yokes. Threshing machine fit tings Belting all sizes. Iron and brae* castings of all kinds to order. Fencing standards cat and punched to any length and guage. Drays made ft_ji best sea sonea timber, with Gilpin axles. Gray patent standard for folding sheep. Winner*, jf the Gold Medal at tfcf Melbourne Exhibition for their Doubu Furbow Plough, vide Jurors' Report: " PLav^as—ln ploughs there „ one ex hibit to which we wish to draw specla attention as being the best, and that the Double Furrow of Retu and Gray, Dunedin, New Zealand, iniinlsh and a struotion it 1b far superior to any othe» Bakaia. The New Zealand Loan Mercan'A Agency Company are now representing a >a this district 1 E. KILWOETH, Architecture . . and Mechanical Draughtsman, and Building Contractor. Oflioe:—Steam Bee Hive, Sash, Door, and Cabinet Factory Wakannl Road, Asbhurton. Workmanship Guaranteed at Lowest possible rates. 11 3 IURTON PERMANENT . K GILDING & INVESTMENT SOCIETY. The above Society pays Interest at th rate of ih per cent, per annum for De posits at Call, 5 per cent, per annum foi three months, and _ cent, per annua if fixed for 6 months or over. J WARD, ilanager. Office: Arcade Chamoezs, Burnet tree 4 : IfORE VALUABLE THAN If a Increasing demand and endless number of testimonials are criterion of the popularity of an rtiol then Dr Low's CLIERRY PECTORAI one of the wonders of the present en* lightened ago. During the past winttj and spring diseases of the throat an lungs have been very prevalent, and has been admitted on all sides that where ever this valuable remedy has be* a ob tainable, numbers of lives have been saved by its timely use. Always have bottle in the house. Sold everywhere Is Gd and 2s 6d per bottle. Wholesale agonta, Kempthorne, Prosser and Oo Christchurch, and at the proprietor, H Citron, Chemist, Akaroa. Ashburirr; Agent—Chaa. Neate, Chemist. ATSHiMAKERS EWEILIRS, <iCH CH-GH* Government Notice. HE PUBLIC TRUST OFFICE j_ OF NEW ZEALAND. Atention Is directed to the provision, the Acts establishing this Officce, and o the advantages placed thereby within easy reach of every colonist. Subject to such provisions, the State cflera to every per son :—- I.—About to make hla for her Will Codicil. 2. —Intending to provide for Wife as Children or others by deed of Settlement. 3.—Settling Property by way of Mai< i triage Settlement. 4. —Desiring to renounce the Trusts Will, having been appointed Executed Trustee under the same. 5. —Having acted as Trustee, Exeon 10 or Administrator, wishing to be relieved che burthen of Trusteeship or Admlnt; | ration, the option of using the State mi thinory, and gives an absolute guarante against loss of funds by fraud, peculation or dishonesty. Every Information may be from ALEXANDER LEA Agent at Ohrißtchus* Of from R. O. HAMERTON* Psbllc Xiqste Wellington, **' UtaMAf