The Ashburton Guardian.

vox.. V. — No. 1334

ASHBURTON. WEDNESDAY, AUGU T 25. ihßfi

TRICE-ONE PENNY



Surr C B. BOOKS AND SONS, Architects, V ITO WraMBS, V AVJATOBS, LldlHSlP SuEYsroBS, AND Land Beokeks, TRIANGLE, WAKANUI ROAD, Ashburton.



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 train may pro ceed by coach to Alford Forest, thence to 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 hire. ln JOHN HOOD AUSTRALASIAN PARCELS EXPRESS. Parcels and Packages forwarded to any address, at cheap, through, inclusive One charge. No extras. No trouble. No charge for booking or for collecting packages up to 661bs weight within the city. Daily despatches by Bail, and to Great Britain, Europe and Australia by every steamer. Extract from tariff, including all charges to Address of Consignee :



I f 5 a. 8 g f 8 E -5 #» §. i We are now receiving parcels for Home o despatch per Tongariro, sailing this nonth. 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 taken, etc., Wakanul road and Casa gtreot —B.B. desire to state that having the most reeent and Improved Hsabsx and Mounsrao Coach, are prepared to furnish and conduct Funerals on special and most reasonable terms. ■ Country orders wUI receive prompt attention. Note the ad dress. comer of Wakanul road and Cass ttreet. Orders may be left at the Ash burton Coach Factory; or Box 16, Boat Office Ashburton. *67 Mount sombbs & methvkn ROYAL MAIL COACH. On and after January Ist, 1886, the undersigned will run a Conch each Mon day, Wednesday and Saturday, starting at noon from Hood’s Hotel, Mount Somers, for Spring burn and Alford Forest, there connecting wltbDnfTa Coach from Methven returning same evening. Fares —Sprlng- bnra, 2s, return, 3s; Alford Forest, 4a, return, 6s. I 27 T. HIX.



MBS KENNEDY & MISS CAMERON dressmakers, mpton’s Buildings, Moore street, Ashburton, N.B.—Reels try Office fer Female Ser vants. AL OF NEW BOOKS. COURT Life Below Stairs. Humorous Works of Theodore Hook, Letters from Hell, Journals of Major-General Gordon at Khar toum, Btoneherge’s British Rural Sports, Newspaper Headers’ Companion, Scottish Life and Character by Dean Bameay, The Grey hound—by Stonehenge, Book of Snobs—by Thackeray, Macaulay’s Essays and Ancient Rome, May hewsVß orae Doctor .The Horae—by Stonehenge, Com} lete Works of Artemns Ward in 1 vol., Choice Works Mark Twain—l vol., Religious Anecdotes of Scotland —by Adamson, Sheep, Cattle and Horae—by Yonatt, Sunday at Home, Leisure Hour, America— by Mackenzie, Nineteenth Century— by Mackenzie; Madagascar and France, Spoils Mechanics Book, Short History of Our Own Times — bv Justin McCarthy, The Shadow ofA Crime— by HaU Caine, Intrigues of a Poisoner—bj B Gaborian, Clarissa s Tangled Web. Decameron of Boccaccio, Mme Own People—by L. M. Gray, The Machse Portray Gallery, Bvan Harrington —by George MWdtfh, The Reporter's Companion, Bne. THOS. F. FAELEY, BOOKSELLER, STATIONER,



and pbintek, SAtJHDBBB* BUILDINGS, ASHBURTON, xa 11 fit O A per day to be made by per- I eCtt Bona of either sex, In own localities, at work for ns. Now [mainess. All meet with wonderful suc ffPf Anyone can do the work. Capital not required. We will start yon. Outfit worth £1 mailed free. The employment is particularly adapted to the region In which thin publication circulates. Beys and girls earn nearly as much aa men. Foil particulars and instructions maUe roe- Now la the time—don't delay, but write to us at onoe. Addre» Stinson Do Pc-Oand, Milos, k UoUed Stater



Public Notices; Caution. SOME unscrupulous firms are trying to force on the New Zealand people a Nostrum, under the cloak that it Is made iu 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 ate 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 put np In Square, Panelled, Amber colored Bottles, with White Label on one side, printed In Black Letters, and Green Hop Cluster j and, on the other side, bellow 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.



1 ISHBUBTOH GOAL A AND FIREWOOD DEPOT. R. SJBean Begs to inform tlj,e inhabitants of Ash burton that he has a splendid lot of Blue Derwent Potatoes for sale. NEWCASTLE. WESTPORT, AND BROOKFIELD GOAL at lowest rates. Firewood, Posts and Hails, Stakes Etc., Potatoes, Chaff, Oats, Bran, Sharps, Eto. R. S. BEAN, 419 West street. Standard Sewing achien.



THE LIGHT-RUNNING STANDARD SEWING MACHINE. The STANDARD hu more Improvements than all the other Sewing Machines put 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 Now Zea land.



"ZaSEEB C jy~* AGENT FOR ASHBURTON— W. 0. Page. &%BT BTR*»T.



PaWlc Announcements. FRUIT TREES ! FRUIT TREES ! FRUIT TREES ! RANGIORA NURSERY. W. E. 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 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 of Gooseberry a*d Currants ; also, Fines and other Shelter Trees. Catalogues on application. May 21, 1886. j



Mrs Adams AGENT FOR MADAME WEIGEL’S PATTERNS, HA S now on hand a nice assortment of crewel wools, silks, filoselle, fioasette, 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



Egriesselich and 00 • WEAVERS’ HALL, WOOL EXCHANGE, LONDON. SHIPPING AND COMMISSION MERCHANTS, Established 1855. Ship to order any description ot British and Continental Goods upon per cent, commission, selected by buyers with Colonial experience, and attend to the prompt realisation c-1 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 Banks. Current Price Lists. Produce Reports, and any necessary samples or Information on application I 36



DS E R I N G’ S E K R I N G’ S Twine Binder. WITH LATEST IMPROVEMENTS for 1885 6. REDUCED PRICE-£ 0. Every Machine with latest improvements, two knives and a supply of email 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 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 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 Ashbnrton.



Di Speer’s PRIVATE DISPENSARY, now permanently established In Octagon Chambers, boas’ Buildings,opposite Town Hal), DONEDIN, for the Scientific 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 is acknowledged to be the moat 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 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 he would say,comeand be healed. It matters not what your troubles may bo, come and let the Doctor examine your cose. 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 ho 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. cares 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 lenchorrea, 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, FREE. Charges Moderate. Examination and Advice LI. Call or ad dress: Dr H. J. Speer, Dunedin. Office Hours; 9to 12, 1 to 4,6 to 8 p.m.; Sun days, 10 to 12. N.B. All Medicines ne cos or a complete cure can bo son n observation on receipt of >vm



QRIOULTURAL Machine Shop, WAKANCI ROAD. CHARLES RAY Repairs Engines, Combines, Chaff-cutters, Reapers and Binders, and all classes of machinery. Special attention given ti Bicycler, Tricycles and Sewing Machines. Lawn Mowers repaired, sharpened and adjusted. Modal work. General repairs.



IChristchurch Advertisements. D.I.C. GREAT EXTENSION OF PREMISES.



THE increasing trade of the D.I.C. neces sitates the extension of our already SPACIOUS WAREHOUSE, and having full confidence in the great future of Canterbury, we have decided to nearly double the size of our present warehouse. As this alteration would entail the moving backwards and for wards of stock, we have resolved to hold aj GREAT CLEARING SALE FOR FOURTEEN DAYS, Com wencing JUEE|SOth. Instructions havin been given to the heads of all Departments t give extra inducements to buyers, all classe ore invited to visit the warehouse during the Bale 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. B. HALLENBTEIN, Chairman. E. C. BROWN, Metropolitan Hotel CASHEL STREET, Ohriaichurch. (Under Proprietorship since April, 1885).



THE above Hotel has been thoroughly painted, papered and renovated, and la equal to any Hotel In Christchurch for situation, position and accommodation, being at once close to the Centre of the City, and within five mlnutea’ walk of the Railway Station. Terms—Per day, 6s 6d; per week, LI 10s; per 28 days, L 5, (Private apartments by arrangement). Permanent boarders, LI 5s week. Ordinary, from 12 to 2 p.m. d'Hdte, at 6.15 p.m For further 'culsrs, app - premises ; or, by .. to MANAGER Metropolitan Hotel, 6 18 1 1 1



A WONDERFUL BOOK FOR la. 100 CONTAINING TRICKS AND DELUSIONS WITH CARDS. 25 MARVELLOUS COIN TRIO 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, Tojs, Ae. Covering over 300 pages and illustrated w over 300 woodblocks. Both books mailce free for Is. JACK AND HIS BRDE. Mechanical FIGURES DANGJB to MUSIC and keep perfect time. Is 3d each, the pair 2s. THE WIZARD OF THE NORTH’S CHANGEABLE PACK OF CARDS Wonderful Changes with Lightning Rapidity Is 2d, poet free. N.S.W. stamps taken at par; post office orders and postal notes preferred. If stamps _S alLavi mal awSao nvAßAnf nnfi Vn in of other colonies are sent add 2d in the shilling for exchange. , Take N otick —To advertise out business we will for a short time send t no whole of the above mentioned articles to one address post paid f r 2s 6d. Address all orders: H. YORK A CO., 401 George street, Sydney. Lock Box 41, King street, Post Office. gg22



BEWARE! BEWARE!! OF IMITATIONS. ASK FOR HOULT’S TONIC Herbal Beer. None Genuine except that bearing my label. Try It! Try It 11 It la one of the Beat Medicinal and Summer Tonics ever offered to the Public. Delivered in Aahbnrton at per dozen. Bottles not returned will be charged for. T. HOULT, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. 1 8



Sporting. ACING C L SPRING MEETING, THURSDAY AND FRIDAY, November 25 and 26, 1886. President, E. (1. Wright, ; Vice-Presi dent, J. Grigg ; Judge, Matthew St'tt Stewards, H. Fried lander, W. B. Den shire, J. 0. N Grigg, R. Friedlander, W. C. Walker, Drs Robs and Leahy; Treasurer—(l (J. Fooks; Clerk of the Scales, M. Friedlander ; Clerk of the Course, A. Fewson ; Handi rappers, F. Cotton, C. C. Fooks, M. Stitt and Dr Leahy.



First race to start at 1 pm. FIRST DAY. .gCouNTY Hurdle Race, of BO sovs; over six flights of hurdles, about 3ft Gin high ; nomination, 1 sov ; accep tance, 1 sov. Second horse to receive 5 sovs from the stake. 1A mile District horses only. 2. Welter Handicap, of 45 sovs ; nomi nation, 1 sov ; acceptance, 111 sov; minimum weight, lOst. Second horse to receive 5 sovs from the stake 1‘ or horses that have never won more than 25 sovs in one event on the] flat. 2 miles. 3. Ashburton Cup Handicap, of 125 sovs ; nomination, 1 sov ; acceptance, 3 sovs. Second horse to receive 10 sovs from thestake. 11 mile. 4. County Plate Handicap, of 40 sovs. nomination, 1 sov ; acceptance, 1 sov. 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 bo sold by auction imme diately after the race for 15 sovs, any surplus to go to the funds of the Club. 1 mile. G. Spring Handicap, of 50 sovs ; nomina tion, 1 sov ; acceptance, 1A sov. J mile.



SECOND DAY. Handicap Hurdle Kagr, 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. Racing Club Handicap, of 100 sovs; nomination, 1 sov ; acceptance 3 sovs. Second horse to receive 10 sovs from the stake H mile. Lames’ Pciise, of 25 sovs; welter weights for ago. Gentlemen riders. Entrance, 1 sovs. U mile. District horses only. Totalisator Stakes, of 15 boys minimum weight, Bst ; nomination, 1 sov, to bo made to the Secretary immediately after the Ladies 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. 1 mile. Flying Handicap, of 40 sovs ; nomina tion, I sov ; acceptance, 1 sov. Second horse to receive 5 sovs from the stake. 1 mile. Consolation 'Handicap, of 20 sovs ; nomination, 1 sov, to bo 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.



RULESAND 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. 2. A district horse shall mean any horse that hss been commonly resident in the district lying between the rivers Selwyn and Waitaki from July Ist 1886, and up to the dale cf the forthcoming meeting and owned by a person who has resided in the said dlstr" 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 funds of the Club. NOMINATIONS. All nominations to be accompanied by fees, name, age and description of horse, and colors of rider, and In the hands of the Secretary (address —Ashburton) not later than 9 pm. 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 I 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. 0. FOOKS, Secretary.



Davis’s Herbal Beer ON account of Persons selling Inferior Herbal Beer and representing It as mine, I have to ask the public to see chat BACH BOTTLE BEARS A BED AND WHITE LABEL With My Name and Trade Mark on. None genuine without It. DAVIS’S TONIC HERBAL BEER Is acknowledged by the travelling public be the beat Tonic Summer Drink lu New Zealand. NO CHEMICALS USED. Delivered in Ashburton at 2a per Dofin Bottles charged for If not returned Families wk.tod on dally. DAVIS’S HERBAL B ER AND ICE BRINK MANUFACTORY, Bast Sieebx, Asu^axoN 1



Hayes and 00. Great Gift Sale OF DRAPERY, CLOTHING. BOOTS, GROCERIES, & PROVISIONS FOR THREE MONTHS ONLY. hayesT& CO, FINDING their Stock excessively large have determined to reduce it fully one-half by making an IMMENSE SACRIFICE OF THEIR WINTER STOCK, And n addition to the reductions made, they will give a large number of VALUABLE PRIZES, I I 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 be placed on view in the Drapery Window, next the Arcade.



Road this Carefully. THE GLASSJ JAR OF PEAS, Now on view, was filled by Messrs Dunn and Struchey, and was sealed by Mr J. C. Duncan, Broker. Each Customer Eur chasing Goods to the value of 10s will e entitled to one guess as to the number of Peas the Lucky Jar chains, thus a Customer spending 20s would be entitled to guess twice, and, of course, for every additional 10s spent, another guess, and so on The 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 bo presented with the above ment : oned Prizes ; but, in the event of the exact number not being guessed, the nearest to the correct number will be awarded the First Prize, and pro. rata. This is no deception, but the power of a READY MO> KY BUSINESS. The following list of Bargains ir worthy of special notice : White Calico, 2id per yard Grey Calico, 34d per yard Grey Calico, yard wide, 2s OJ per doz Welsh Flannel, I'd per yard Scarlet Flannel, JOid per yard Fine All-wool Saxony, Is per yard Cream Holland, 5d per yard Colored Bed Quilts, 3s 3d and 3s Gd Scotch Cloth Blankets, Gs lid, 8s Gd, and 9s lid per pair Witney Blankets from 7s 9d Checked Winceys, 41d and 5Jd Blenched Sheeting, 2 yards, Bid per yard, wonderful value Homespuns, 7id, 9id, and lOid Double-width Cashmeres, all colors, Is 4Jd per yard Black Cashmeres, Is and la 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 113 A grand lino in Youths’ Tweed I Trousers, 5s 9d Boys’ Suits from 4s Gd Ladies’ Cloth Jackets, 4s Oilcloth, 1 yard wide, Gid A splendid Tweed, all wool, 2s Gd A quantity of Black Velvet Buttons, Id per doz, and a lot of Remnants which must bo cleared



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



Christchurch Advertisements. His Lordship’s HOTEL AND LARDER, LICHFIELD STREET, Christchurch, THE Propletor 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 hour. 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 1.30 each day 6 14



/“COUNTRY VISITORS TO CHRIST CHURCH Will find the three O’u— Comfobx ! Cheapness I! Convenience AT WALLACE’S Central Hotel, Cornet of Gloucester and Colombo. street* 10 677 A Night "porter Kept.



Business notices. NOTICE TO OWNERS OF DOG 3. I HEREBY give Notice that all Dogs found Interfering with Sheep on this Estate will be destroyed, and the Owners sned for any damage done. DONALD McLBAN. 1 167 Lagmhor. K EATING’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 is KEATING’S rs Imitations are noxious and Ineffectnal. 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 Admiral, Signet, Juno, and other beat brands, IN CIGARETTES— Old Judge, Welcome, Vanity Fair, Opera Puffs, Chancellors, Old Rip, Little Beauties Durham, etc. PIPES - A Splendid Assortment, both In ease 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.



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



TO FARMERS AND OTHERS ARK PURCHASERS or Wheat Oats Barley Rye Grass AND OTHER PRODUCE, FOR WHICH WE ARE PREPARED TO GIVE HIGHEST MARKET ' VALUE. j



W oolpacks (FULL SIZE) Cornsacks TO ARRIVE Friedlander Bros, W. Fowke, BOOTMAKER, BEGS to Inform Ills friends and the public generally that he baa at wted business on his own account, fie hopes by strict attention to business and making a good article, to secure a share of public patronage. Address—BUßJNHTl I* ASET, yramlaos occupied by Mr J Meech.



Business Notices ONE box of Clark’s b4l pills is war. ranted to cure all discharges from th* urinary organs In either sex (acquired Of 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 Oooa ties Drug Co., Lincoln, England. Whole sale of all the wholesale houses. New Seed-Sower For Sowing Grain, Urass, Turnip, Mangold, etc., and the Turnip Sower be arranged, when o.uered,to sow Lncenr 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 exose* sively rough or very smooth land. It will sow any desired quantity of Grain er Grass by simply changing one wheel. Corn Drills all Sixes. Jointed Pulverising DisoHaerows.— The Best.—Over 600 in use. Improved Prize Chafpoutiers.—Wiif cast-steel mouthpieces, when properl} handled, make no long straws, conae quently chaff requires riddling, Th are In use largely all over New Zealan several of the large-sized machines bei* lately fitted np at Christchurch.



I Improved Double and Treble Pubrow 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, and 7 tined field grubbers. Cambrld" rollers, 20, 24, and 26 Inches diam. Fla! cylinder field rollers. Horse gears for 2,3, and 4 horses. Best iron-ban* swingle-trees. Hopes and pally gear lot 4-horse yokes. Threshing machine fit tings Belting all sizes. Iron and brass castings of all kinds to order. Feudm standards out and punched to any length and guage. Drays made fr_n best sea aoned timber, with Gilpin axles. Gray’ patent standard for folding sheep. Winner*, of the Gold Medal at ibr Melbourne Exhibition for their Double Furrow Plough, vide Jurors' Report;— “Plovhs—ln ploughs there . one ex hiblt to which we wish to draw specie attention as being the best, and that the Double Furrow of Bek and Gray, Dunedin, New Zealand, indnlsh and « struotlon it is far superior to any <dhe» Hakaia. The New Zealand Loan Mercanth Agency Company are new representing us In this district RETP * GRAY TE. KILWORTH, Architecture , and Mechanical Draughtsman, and Building Jontraotor. Office:—Steam Bee Hive, Sash, Door, and Cabinet Factory Wakanci Road, Ashburton. Workmanship Guaranteed at Lowest possible rates 11 3 ,4 SHBURTON PERMANENT BUILDING & INVESTMENT SOCIETY. The above Society pays Interest at th rate of 4& per cent, per annnm for De. posits at Cali, 6 pe* cent, per annum foi three mouths, and cent, per annuls if fixed tor 6 months or over.



J WARD, ilacager. Office:- Arcade Chamoen, Barnet tree* JJORB VALUABLE THAN If a ally . increasing demand and endless number of testimonials are criterion of the popularity of an rtiol then Dr Low’s CIiBREY PEOTORAJ one of the wonders of the present en* lightened age. Daring the past winte and spring diseases of the throat an* longs have been very prevalent, and has been admitted on all aides that where ever this valuable remedy has bet i ob tainable, numbers of lives have been saved by its timely use. Always have bottle in the house. Sold everywhere 1s 6d and 8s 6d per bottle. Wholesale agents, Kempthorne, Prosser and Oo Christchurch, and at the proprietor, H Citron, Chemist, Akaroa. Ashbnrt'fl Agent—Chas. Neate, Chemist.



Matchmakers t|EW ELLERS, us?- CH~~CH. Government Notice. rjiHß PUBLIC TRUST OFFICE 1 OF NEW ZEALAND. Atentlon la directed to the provision, the Acta establishing thia OfiScce, and e the advantages placed thereby within easy reach of every colonist. Subject to snob provisions, the State offers to every peP son : 1. About to make his for her Wih Codicil. 2. —lntending to provide for Wife ac Children or others by deed of Settlement, 3. Settling Property by way of Mai. riage Settlement. 4. —Desiring to renounce the Trusts Will, having been appointed Execnto' Trustee under the same.



s.—Having acted as Trustee, Ex ecu to or Administrator, wishing to be relieved che burthen of Traatee hlp or Admin!; ration, the option of using the State ms thlnery, and gives an absolute gnaramte against loss of funds by fraud, peculation or dishonesty. Every information may be ALEXANDER LEAN Agent at Chrlstchu'A Or from from R, O. HAMERTON, Public Tnutu Wellington \ttb