The Ashburton Guardian.

'PRICE-ONE PENNY

YOU. Y,—No. 1303

ASHBURTON. FRIDAY JULY 31). 18Sft



Surveyor, Civil Engineers, &c» B. FOOKS AND SONS, Architects, C VIVID EnGXSBBBS, VaIDAXOBS, LIOBHBID SVBVUrOBS, AND LAND BeOKEBS, TRIANGLE, WAKANUI ROAD, Ashbttbtow. Conveyances TINWALD AND MOUNT SOMERS RAILWAY. MOUNT SOMERS AND CAVENDISH ROYAL MAIL COACH. The above Coach leaves Hood’s hotel for Cavendish Railway Station everyday, meeting each train. Passengers by morning tram may pro ceed by coach to Alford Forest, thence tc Methven 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. Horses and Buggies on biro. ln JOHN HOOD AUSTRALASIAN iARO EL S EXPRESS- Parcels and Packages forwarded to any ddress, at cheap, through, inclusive ates. ~ One charge. No extras. No trouble. No charge for booking or for collecting i&ckages np to 661bs weight within the ity. Dally despatches by Rail, and to Sreat Britain, Europe and Australia by very steamer. „ . Extract from tariff, Including all charges 5 Address of Consignee : S & fc* 6= ? S' » g B- | o il* - * e 5 cL **■ “ 05 t h S Q „ i i i We are now receiving parcels for Home despatch per Tongariro, sailing this onth. Revised cheap rates. Insurance effected if desired. Tariff and all information on application CUFF & GRAHAM, Box 237 Dost Office, Christchurch ; and Lyttelton. Telephone 22. 3_1672 Business. Notices.



BAKER BROS., Bnlldors, Under, taken, etc,, Wakannl road and Casa street. —B.B. desire to state that having the most recent and Improved Hkabsb and MoTTKNora Coach, are prepared to furnish and conduct Funerals on special and most reasonable terms. Country orders will receive prompt attention. Note the ad dress, comer of Wakanui road and Cass street. Orders may be left at the Ash burton Coach Factory; or Box 16, Post Office Ashburton. 167 Mount sombrs & methykn ROYAL MAIL COACH. On and after Japnary., Ist, 1885, the undersigned will run a Coach each Tues day, Thursday and Saturday, starting at noon from Hood’s Hotel, Mount Somers, for Sprlngburn and Alford Forest, there connecting wlthDuffsOoachfrom Methven returning same evening. Fares —Spring- bum, 2s, return, 3s; Alford Forest, 4a, return, 6s. 1 27 T. HU MRS KENNEDY & MISS CAMERON DRESSMAKERS, Compton’s Buildings, Moore street, Ashburton. N.B.—Registry Office fcr Female Ser vanta. ARRIVAL OF NEW BOOKS. COURT Life Below Stairs, Humorous Works of Theodore Hook, Letters from Hell, Journals of Major-General Gordon at Khar toum, Stonehenge’s British Rural Sports, Newspaper Readers’Companion, Scottish Life and Character by Dean Ramsay, The Grey hound—by Stonehenge, Book of Snobs—by Thackeray. Macaulay’s Essays and Lays of Ancient Rome, May hews’ Horse Doctor, The Horse—by Stonehenge, Complete Works of Artemns Ward in 1 vol., Choice Works Mark Twain—l vol., Religious Anecdotes of Scotland —by Adamson, Sheep, Cattle and Horse—by Yonatt, Sunday at Home, Leisure Hour, America— by Mackenzie, Nineteenth Century—- by Mackenzie; Madagascar and France, opens Mechanics Own Book, Short History of Our Own Times—by Justin McCarthy,The Shadow of a Orime-by Hall Caine, Intrigues of a Poisoner—by B Gaborian, Clarissa s Tangled Web, Decameron of Boccaccio, Mino Uwn People—by L. M. Gray, The Maclise Portrait Gallery, Evan Harrington —by George Meredith, The Reporter's Companion, Ene. THOS. F. FARLEY, BOOKSELLER, STATIONER, and printer; BAUNDERB’ BUILDINGS, ASHBURTON, m XL -Cl Tf) -CJ. P er day to be made by per sons of either sex, In their own localities, at work for ns. New ouslness. All meet with wonderful suc cess. Anyone can do the work. Capital not required. We will start yon. Outfit irorth £1 mailed free. The employment is particularly adapted to the region in which this publication circulates. Beys and girls earn nearly as much as men. Full particulars and Instructions mallo ree. Now is the time—don’t delay, but write to us at once. Address Stinson Dp Po«tlaad, .Maine, Spates



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 Gen nine A ' lan Co ,’s Are put up In Square, Panelled, Amber colored Bottles, with White Label on one side, printed In Black Letters, and Green Hop Cluster; and, on the other side, Tellow Label, with Directions in Red Letters, In English and Gorman, and the name of “Dr Soule" blown In every Bottle. This Is the only form In which Genuine AMERICAN HOP BITTERS are put. SHBUBTOH COAL 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. BOP BITI FIREWOOD DEPOT. AND E. S. Bean R. S. BEAN, 419 West street. Standard Sewing Machien.



THE LIGHT-RUNNING STANDARD SEWING MACHINE. The STANDARD has more Improvements than all the other Sewing Machines pat together I Has always been the best and is now the cheapest. That It meets every require ment of a c» Itloal public is shown by Its great popularity and in creasing sale throughout America Europe, Australia and New Zea land.



&GENT FOR ASHBURTON- W. C. Page, A\BT STREET



Publls Announcements. FRUIT TREES ! FRUIT TREES ! FRUIT TREES ! EANGIOBA NURSERY. W. E. IVORY BEGS to inform bis patrons in tbe 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-yoar old Apple, Pear, Plum, Peach. Nectarine, Cherry, Apricot, Almond, Quince, Medlar, Walnut, Grape Vines, and Fruiting Trees of Gooseberry Currants ; also, Fines and other Shelter Trees. Catalogues on application. May 21, 1886. Mrs Adam AGENT FOR MADAME WEIGEL’S PATTERNS, HAS now on hand a nice assortment of crewel wools, silks, filoselle, floesette, laco, braids, transfer patterns, now 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 HGIUESSELTOJ AND CO • WEAVERS’ HALL, WOOL EXCHANGE, LONDON, SHIPPING AND COMMISSION MERCHANTS, Established 1855. Ship to order any description of British ■and Continental Goods upon per cent, commission, selected by buyers with Colonial experience, and attend to the prompt realisation of Produce at highest prices upon 1 per cent, commission. Ordans 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 Oifico of the London and Westminster Bank, or Agra Bank, London, and most of the Colonial Banks. Current Price Lists. Produce Reports, and any necessary samples or information on application 1 35



DE E R I N G’ S E E R I N G’ S Twine Binder. "WITH LATEST IMPROVEMENTS for 1885 G. REDUCED PRICE-£‘-0. Every Machine with latest Improvements, two knives and a supply of small extras; The agents being desirous that, the Doering Twine Binder should retain the position which It has obtained os the FAVORITE MACHINE WITH THE FARMERS throughout Now Zealand, and that the price should not stand In the way, wo have determined to sell all machines for coining 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 Now Zealand farmers, as well as satisfaction expressed by every purchaser of machines. D, WILLIAMSON, Agent for Ashburton.



Bi. Speer's PRIVATE DISPENSARY, West minster Chambers, 3G, Lambton i Quay, Wellington, opposite N.Z, Clothing 1 Factory. Established for the Scientific and Speedy Cure of Chronic, Nervous, and Special Diseases. Dr Speer Is a regu lar Graduated Physician, educated at Harvard College, D.S. He has devoted a lifetime to, and Is acknowledged to bo the most expert Physician in his specialty in the Un'ted 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 Vitus’ 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 use of calomel, seed, which produce an annual crop of diseasd To such ho would say,comeand be healed. It matters not what your troubles may be, come and let the Doctor examine your cose. If it is curable, ho will tell you sa; if it is not, he will tell you that; for be 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 In the side and back leuchorrea, etc, etc.—l 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 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, Westminster Chambers, 36, Lambton Quay, Welling ton, opposite the Clothing Factory. Office Hours: 9to 12, 1 to 4,6 to 8 p.m.; Sun days, 10 to 12. N.B. All Medicines ne oes or a complete cure can be sent • n observation on receipt of «vmn Machine Shop, WAKANDI ROAD. CHARLES RAY Repairs Engines, Combines, Chaff-cutters, Reapers and Binders, and all classes of machinery. Special attention given Is Bicycler, Tricycles and Sewing Machines. Lawn Mowers repaired, sharpened and adjusted. Model work, General repairs. 8



Christchurch Advertisements. GBE ATgEXTENSION OF PREMISES, HnHEiliii creasing trade of thel.D.I.C. ncccs- B sitatts the extension of our already SPACIOUS WAREHOUSE, and having full confidence in the great future of Canterbury, wo have decided to nearly double the size of oar present warehouse. As this alteration would entail the moving backwards and for wards of stock, wo have resolved to hold a CLEARING SALE Commencing JUNE 30th. Instructions having been given to the heads of all Departments to give extra inducements to buyers, all classes nro invited to visit the warehouse during the gale with a view to enquire and compare prices and secure BARGAINS IN ALL DEPARTMENTS. RAPERY AND GENERAL IMPORTING COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND, LIM., CO-OPERATIVE, ASHEL STREET, CHRISTCHURCH. GREAT FOR FOURTEEN DAYS, B. HALLENSTEIN, Chairman. E. C. BROWN, Ma nager.



Metropolitan Hotel CASHEL STREET, Chrislohuroh, (Under Proprietorship since April, 1885). THE above Hotel has been thoroughly painted, papered and renovated, and ia 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, 5a 6d; per week, LI 10s; per 28 days, L 6. (Private apartments by arrangement). Permanent boarders, LI 5s per week. Ordinary, from 12 to 2 p.m. ; Table d’Hdte, at 6.15 p.m. For further 'culars, apply on the premises; or, by .. to MANAGER, Metropolitan Hotel, Box 14, 6 18 Chrlstohnrch. BEWAREI BEWARE!) OF IMITATIONS. ASK FOR HOULT’S TONK 7 Herbal Beer. None Genuine except that beating my label.. Try it! Try it 1 1 It la one of tho Best Medicinal and Summer Tonics ever offered to the Public. Delivered in Ashburton at 2a pot dozen. Bottles not returned will be charged for. T. HOULT, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. 11 8 A WONDERFUL BOOK FOR CONTAINING Is i 100 TRICKS And DELUSIONS With Cards. 25 Marvellous COIN TRICKS For the perform* ance of which only a common pack c£ cards and the ordi nary coins of the realm are needed. All fully Ex plained. 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, end American Novelties, Games,Toys,4c.,covering pages and illustrated Iviih over ,800 oodks. Both books mailed free for is. CK AND HIS Bti- Mcchanical FI3UK* Dance to Ti And Keep Perfect Time. Is 31 each, pair 2a,



THE WIZARD OF THE NORTH’S' ' changeable PACK op CARDS Wonderful Chang 6B W -Rh Lightning Rapidity, la 2d, post free. N.S.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. Take Notice —To advertise our business we will for a short time send t ne whole of the above mentioned articles to one address post paid f r 2s 6d. Address all orders: H. YORK & CO., 401 George street, Sydney. Lock Sox 41. King street, Post Office.



Sporting. J>ACING QLUB SPRING MEETING. THURSDAY AND FRIDAY, November 25 and 26, 1886, President, B. G, Wriffht, ; Vice-Presi dent, J. Qrigg ; Judge, Matthew St'tt Stewards, H. Friodlander, W. B. Den shire, J. 0. N Grigg, R. Friodlander, W. C. Walker, Drs Boss and Leahy ; Treasurer—(). C. Fooks ; Clotk of Ilia Scales, M. Friedhiuder ; Clerk of the Course, A. Fowsou : Ilandi cappers, F. Cotton, C. C. Fooks, M. Stitt and Dr Leahy. First race to start at 1 p m. FIRST DAY. 1. County Hdkdle Race, of 30 bovs ; over six flights of hurdles, about 3£t 6in high ; nomination, 1 sov ; accep tance, 1 sov. Second horse to receive 5 so vs from the ttako. 1A mile District horses only. 2. Welter Handicap, of 45 so vs ; nomi nation, 1 sov ; acceptance, II sov ; minimum weight, lOst. 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. Asiip.urton Cup Handicap, of 125 sovs ; nomination, 1 sov ; acceptance, 3 sovs. Second horse to receive 10 sovs from the stake. II mile. 4 County Plate Handicap, of 40 sovs. nomination, 1 sov : acceptance, 1 sov. Second horse to receive 5 sovs from the stake. Fj mile, District horses only. 5. Post Stakes, of 15 sovs ; catch weights ; nomination, 1 sov, to bo made to the Secretary immediately after the County Plate is run. The winner to bo 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 A sov. J mile. SECOND DAY. 1. Handicap Hurdle Race, of 50 sovs ; over eight flights of hurdles, about 3ft 6in high ; nomination, 1 sov ; acceptance, 2 sov. Second horse to receive 5 sovs from the stake, 2 miles. 2. Racing Cr.un Handicap, of 100 sovs; nomination, 1 sov ; acceptance 3 sovs. Second horse to receive 10 sovs from the stake Imile. 3. Ladies’ Pcksk, of 25 sovs; welter weights for ago. Gentlemen riders. Entrance, 1 sovs. 1A mile. District horses only. 4. Totalizator Stakes, of 15 sovs ; minimum weight, Bst ; nomination, 1 sov, to ho made to the Secretary immediately after the Ladies’ Purse is run. The winner to bo sold imme diately after the race for 10 sovs, any surplus to go to the funds of the Club. I mile. . Flying Handicap, of 40 sovs ; nomina tion, I sov ; acceptance, 1 sov. Second horse to receive 5 sovs from the stake. A mile. G. Consolation 'Handicap, of 20 sovs ; nomination, 1 sov, to be made to the Secretary immediately after the Flying Handicap is run ; acceptance, free, °to bo notified to the Secretary within 10 minutes of declara‘ion of weights. 1 mile. RULES AND REGULATIONS. 1. No entry will be received exespt 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 programme 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 Waitaki from July Ist 1886, and up to the da*e cf the forthcoming meeting and owned by a person who has resided in the said diatr’ ct 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 course. 4. All nominations and acceptances go to the fundi of the Club.



NOMINATIONS. All nominations to bo accompanied by tees, name, ago and description of horse, and colors of rider, and In the hands of the Secretary (address —Ashburton) not lat r than 9 p.m. on Monday November 1 1886. WEIGHTS. Weights for the first day’s handicaps will be declared on Monday November 15 1836. Weights for the second day’s handicaps will be 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 Secretary 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. 0. C. FOOKS, Secretary. N. B —Until August 1, next, all com munications must ho addressed to the Acting-Secretary, Mr S. Saunders. 7293 Davis’s Herbal Beer ON account of Persons selling Inferior Herbal Beer and representing it as mine, 1 have to ask the public to see chat BACH BOTTLE BEARS A RED AND WHITE LABEL ■ With My Name and Trade Mark on. None genuine without It. DAVIS’S TONkThERBAL BEER Is acknowledged by the travelling public be the best Tonic Summer Drink In New 'lealand. NO CHEMICALS USED. Delivered In Ashburton at 2s per Doim Bottles charged for If not returnee* Families wa.ced on dally. DAVIS’S HERBAL B ER AND ICE DRINK MANUFACTORY, Easr Sibebi, Aspßoaxoir



Sporting. ASHBURTON COUNTY HUNT CLUB N N U A L STEEPLECHASES. WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 18, 1886. Patron, Hon J. McLean ; President, Mr B. G. Wright; Yice-Presidents, Messrs John Grigg, C. G. Hawdon, Drs Leahy and Ross ; Stewards. Messrs Bowyer, Denshire, Books, J. C. N. Grigg, Mere wether, McOwen, Rutherford, Reid, Up! on, and Dr Leahy ; Judge, Mr Matthew Stitt ; Starter, Dr Leahy ; Clerk of the Scales, Mr Davis ; Clerk of the Course, Mr G. F. Scott ; Handi cnppers, Messrs Cotton, Stitt, and j Upton, The first race to start at 12.30 p.m. 1. Handicap Hdrdle Race, of 15 sovs, over eight flights of hurdles, about 3ft Gin high ; nomination, 10s; acceptance, ss. Open to district horses that have .been regularly hunted with the Ashburton Hounds. Two Miles. 2. Hunt Clou Steeplechase Cur(handicap minimum weight lOst), of 30 sovs (trophy or cash ; nomination, 1 sov ; acceptances, 10s ; open to all qualified hunttrs ; amateur riders only. About three miles over fair hunting country. 3. Selling Hack Race, of 10 sovs ; post entry, 10s; no weight under 9st; the winner to be sold by auction immediately after the race, amount realised above 15 sovs to go to the funds of the Club. Three-quarter of a mile on the flat. 4. Maiden Steeplechase Plate, of 15 sovs, for horses that have never won an advertised steeplechase; weight for age ; entrance, 15s. Open to all district horses that have been regu larly limited with the Ashburton Hounds. About two miles. 5. Hunter’s Flat Race Handicap, of 15 sovs ; minimum weight. lOst; nomi nation, 10s ; acceptance, ss. Open to all qualified hunters. Horses before starting for this race must qualify over a hurdle to the satis faction of the Stewards. Two miles. 0. Consolation Handicap Steeplechase, of 10 sovs ; nomination, 10s; accept ance free. One and a half miles. To be held on the RACECOURSE, ASHBURTON, On



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 programme to be final. 2. Grand National Steeplechase Rules adhered to when applicable. •} A district horse shall mean any nrso that h's been commonly resident in the Ashburton County from May 18, 1886, and up to the date of the forth coming meeting, and owned by a person who has resided in the said County during the same period.—A qualified hunter shall mean any horse that has been fairly hunted, at least three times, with any recognised pack of hounds during the season 1886. 4. Five per cent, will be deducted from the gross of all moneys payable in accordance with this programme for expenses of the course; 5. All nominations and acceptances go to the funds of the Club. 6. An amateur rider shall be any person who has never ridden for hire, and who is a member of a recognised Hunt Club, 7. Professional riders will be required to cany 71b extra, in all races to which they are admitted, except in Hack Race. 8. Nominations, accompanied by fees, age, description of horse, and o of rider, and a master of hounds’ cer- Jficato as to the qualification, must bo in the hands of the Secretary not later than 9 p.m. on Saturday, August 7. 9. Weight* will be declared on Thurs day, August 12. 10. Acceptances must be made to the Secretary not later than 9 p.m. on Tuesday, August 17. SSAUNDERS 7 237 Secretary*



Christchurch Advertisements. His Lordship’s HOTEL AND LARDER, LICHFIELD STREET, Christchurch. THE Propletor of tho above Hotel begs to notify that he has engaged the services of one of the best Chefs In the colonies, with special Instructions to pro vide the beat LUNCHEON OR TEA, la the conntry for ONE SHILLING. The bill of fare will comprise Poultry, Game, Fish, etc., etc., In season. Grills to perfection at any hour. PRIVATE ROOMS FOB LADIES. Books of Tickets are now Issued at reduced rates. A String Band will play all tho newest music In dining-room from 12.30 to 1.30 each day. 6 14 /COUNTRY VISITORS TO CHRIST CHURCH Will find the three O’s— OoMFonr I Cheapness!! Convenience AT WALLACE’S Central Hotel, Corner of Gloucester and Colombo street, 10 677 A Night Porter Kept.



Business Notices. NOTICE TO OWNERS OF DOGS. I HEREBY give Notice that all Doga fotmd interfering with Sheep on this Estate will be destroyed, and the Owners sued for any damage done. DONALD McLEAN. 1 167 Lagmhor. KEATING’S POWDER destroys bugs, fleas, moths, bed ties, and all other insects, whilst quite harmless to domestic animals. In exterminating beetles the success of this powder is extraordinary. It la perfectly clean in application. See the article yon purchase is KEATING’S rs Imitations are noxious and ineffectual. Sold In tins, 6d, Is, and 2s 6d each, by all chemists. 1 2



WILHELM ZANDER haa always on hand a good variety of BEST TOBACCO, Including—Williams’ Baby Twist, Venus Navy Twist and Nailrod, high Admiral, Signet, Jano, and other best brands. IN CIGARETTES— Old Jndge, Welcome, Yanity Fair, Opera Puffs, Chancellors, Old Rip, Little Beauties. Barbara, 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 desorlntlon kept In stock. Ladies and Gentlemen's Hairdressing Saloons. Wilhelm Zander, TOBACCONIST AND HAIRDRESSER East street, Ashburton.



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



TO FARMERS AND OTHERS W ARE PUROHASESS OP Wheat Oats Barley Eye Grass AND OTHER PRODUCE, FOR.WHICH WE ARE PREPARED TO GIVE HIGHEST MARKET VALUE.



Woolpacks (FULL SIZE) Cornsacks TO ARRIVE



FwedLander Bros. W. Fowke, BOOTMAKER, BEGS to Inform his friends and the public generally that he baa started business on his own account. He hopes by strict attention to business and making a good article, to secure a share ol public patronage. Address—BUßHETl STREET, 3 yiwaisos occupied by Ms J Meeeh.



ONE box of Clark’s b 41 pills Is war ranted to oare all discharges from the urinary organa In either sex (acquired os constitutional), gravel and pains in the back. Guaranteed free from mercury. Sold In boxes 4s* 6d oach, by all chemists and patent medicine vendors. Sole proJ prietors, The Lincoln and Midland Oona ties Drug Co., Lincoln, England. WbctK sale of all the wholesale houses. New Seed-Sower For Sowing Grain, Grass, Turnip, Mangold, etc., and the Turnip Sower be arranged, when ordered, to sow Lucent or other small seeds simultaneously sowing of Kyegrasa if desired. It is only Sower in the Market that will se« with absolute regularity on either exces sively rough or very smooth land. It will sow any desired quantity of Grain es Grass by simply changing one wheel. Corn Drills all Sixes.



Jointed Pulverising Disc Harrows,— The Beat.—Over 600 In ose. Improved Pbizx OsAnoDimi.—Wltf cast-ateel monthplecea, when properl) handled, make no long straws, oonae quently chaff requires no riddling. Th are In nae largely all over Bow Zealan several of the large-sized machines bela lately fitted np at Christchurch. Improved Double and Tbxbus Furrow Ploughs. —The beat, and consequent., the cheapest in the market. 3,4, and leaf harrows. Square linked chain har rows- New design of tripod harrows, and 7 tlned field grubbers. Oambrldg 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. Hopes and pally gear foe 4-horse yokes. Threshing machine fit. tings. Belting all sixes. Iron and brass castings of all kinds to order. Fendm standards out and punched to any length and gnage. Drays made ft-A beat sea soned timber, with Gilpin axles. Grayir patent standard for folding sheep. Winners it the Gold Msdal at the Melbourne Exhibition for their Doubls Furrow Plough, vide Jurors' Beport:— “ Plq; -ms—ln plooghs then * one es blbit to which wo wish to draw specie attention as being the best, and that the Double Furrow of Bate and Gray, Dunedin, New Zealand, In finish and or stmotton It Is far superior to any othes Bakaia.



The New Zealand Loan MereantS Agency Company are now representing or fa this district RKIT> ■*: 6RAV TE. KILWORTH, Architecture . and Mechanical Draughtsman, and Building Contractor. Office:—Steam Bed Hive, Sash, Door, and Cabinet Factory, Wakannl Road, Ashburton. Workmanship Guaranteed at Lowest possible rates, 11 3 Ashburton permanent BUILDING & INVESTMENT SOCIETY, The above Society pays Interest at th rate of 4$ per cent, per annnm for De> posits at Call, 6 per cent, per annum for three months, and , cent, per annua if fixed for 6 months or over. J WAIJP, Manager. Office:—Arcade Ohamcen, Barnet , tree 4 : JJ-ORE VALUABLE THAN GOLD If a <*all; Increasing demand and endless number of testimonials am* criterion of the popnlarity of an artiol then Dr Low’s CHERRY PEOTORAI one of the wonders of the present err* lightened ago. During the past wlnte and spring diseases of the throat an* lungs hare boon very prevalent, and has been admitted on all sides that where ever this valuable remedy has been ob talnable, numbers of lives have bees saved by Its timely nse. Always have bottle in the house. Soldfeverywhere Is 6d and Ss fid per bottle. Wholesale agents, Kempthorne, Prosser and Oo Christchurch, and at the proprietor, IT Citron, Chemist, Akaroa. Ashburtoo Agent—Ohas. Neate, Chemist.



ATCHMAKERS t|EWELLERS y c i& /DH e"-eH. (Government Notice. rjiHß PUBLIC) TRUST OPFIOB OF NEW ZEALAND. Atention Is directed to the provision* the Acta establiahing this Officoe, end e the advantages placed thereby within easy roach of every colonist. Subject to snob provisions, the State offers to every pel son 1. About to make his for her Will 1 Codicil. 2. —lntending to provide for Wife an Children or others by deed of Settlement 3. Settling Property by way of Mar* riage Settlement, 4. —Desiring to renounce the Trusts Will, having been appointed Execute! Trustee under the same. 6, —Having acted as Trustee, Exeoo W or Administrator, wishing to be relieved che burthen of Trusteeship or Adminl 1 ration, the option of using the State me thlnery, and gives an absolute guarante against loss of funds by fraud, peculation or dishonesty. Every information may be tom ALEXANDER LEAN Agent at Ohrlstohun. Os from R. 0. HAMKETON, PvUte Tnwtc Wellington, UthMay