The Ashburton Guardian.

YOU. V, —No. 1309

ASHBURTON. SATURDAY AUGUST 7. 188 ft.

TRICE-ONE PENNY



Surveyor, Civil Engineers. &c - _ q E. FOOKS AND SONS, Architects, v'im faOGMffl, YAX.VATOBS, Uc***™ SuBVESrOBS, AND LAND BEOKBBS, TRIANGLE, WAKANUI ROAD, Ashburton. Conveyances TINWALD AND MOUNT SOMERS RAILWAY. MOUNT SOMERS AND CAVENDISH ROYAL MAIL COACH. The above Coach leaves Hood’s hotel f >rCavendish 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 m time tor the lasl train for Ashburton. Parcels and Orders will receive every attention. Horses and Buggies on hire. ln JOHN HOOD AUSTRALASIAN AROELS EXPRESS. Parcels and Packages forwarded to any address, at cheap, through, Inclusive rates. , One charge. No extras. No trouble. No charge for booking or for collecting packages up to 561bs 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 : f f g M V S* B g s: 5 ? F §* c n. 9 3 « I "So, s * 8 °* 32 c ft pr 'S. I I i Wo are now receiving parcels for Home despatch per Tongariro, sailing this >nth. Revised cheap rates, insurance effected if desired. Dariff and all Information on application CUFF & GRAHAM, Box 237 Post Office, Christchurch ; and Lyttelton. Telephone 22. 8 1572 Business Notices. BAKER BROS., Bolldera, Under takers, etc., Wakannl road and Cass »eei—B.B. desire to state that having ie most recent and Improved Heabbk and [onurare Coach, are prepared to furnish ad conduct Funerals on special and moat aasonable terms. Country orders will jcelve prompt attention. Note the ed reas, comer of Wakannl road and Cass jreet. Orders may be left at the Ash nrten Ocaoh Factory; or Box 16, Post tffioo Ashburton. rOUHT SOMERS & METHVEN I ROYAL MAIL COACH. u and after January Ist, 1885, the ersigned will run a Coach each Tues- Thnrsday and Saturday, starting at n from Hood’s Hotel, Mount Somers, Spring beta and Alford Forest, there aecth.gwithDnff’aOoachfrom Methven irning same evening. Fares—Spring 0, 2s, return, 3s; Alford Forest, 4s, ira, 6s. _ ... 7 T. HIX. BS KENNEDY & MISS CAMERON DRESSMAKERS, mpton’s Buildings, Moore street, Ashburton, N.B.—Registry Office fer Female Ser anta. • AL OF NEW BOOKS. lOUBT Life Below Stairs, Humorous Works t of Tlcodcie Hook, Letters from Hell, imals of Major-General Gordon at Khar im, Etoneherge’s British Rural Sports, vs paper Headers’ Companion, Scottish Lire 1 Character by Dean Ramsay, The Grey md—by Stonehenge, Book of Snobs—by ackeray. Macaulay’s Essays and Laysof icdent Rome, Mayhews’ Hor“a Doctor, The | irse—by Stonehenge. Complete Works of. temus Ward in I vol.. Choice Works Mark rain 1 vol.. Religious Anecdotes of Scotland >y Adamson, Sheep, Cattle and Horse—by natt, Sunday at Home, Leisure Hour, aerica— by Mackenzie, Nineteenth Century— Mackenzie i Madagascar and France, Spons schsnics Own Book, Short History of Our m Times—by Justin McCarthy,The Shadow a Crime—by Hall Caine. Intrigues of a isoner—by B Gaborian, Clarissa s Tangled eh, Decameron of Boccacdo, Mme Own :ople—by L. M. Gray. The Machee Portrait Otery, Evan Harrington —by George ereditb. The Reporter’s Companion, Ene. THOS. F. FAELEY, BOOKSELLER, STATIONER, AND PRINTER, AUNDEBB’ BUILDINGS, ASHBURTON, ill PI Tr , O f per day to be made by por ® A sons of either box, In tbeir own localities, at work for ns. Now Business. All meet with wonderful suc cess, Anyone can do the work. Capital not required. Wo will start you. Outfit vorth £1 mailed free. The employment g particularly adapted to the region in which this publication circulates. Boys and girls earn nearly as much as men. Fnll particulars and Instructions mallo, roe. Now la the time—don’t delay, bul write to ns at once. Address Sirsso* 4L«r Do Portland, Heine, .United Sfetei



Public Notices: Caution. SOME unscrupulous firms are trying t force on the Mew Zealand people i Nostrum, under the cloak that It Is madi In the United States— WHICH IS NOT TRUE. Under this pretence they are trying ti deceive the Public and Incautious Pnr chasers Into the belief that they are th( 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 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, 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. Ashburton coal AND FIREWOOD DEPOT. R. S. Bean Begs to Inform the inhabitants of Ash burton that he has a splendid Jot 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. B. S. BEAN, 419 West street. Standard Sewing achien. gPEOI AL NOTICE. THE LIGHT-RUNNING 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 sale throughout America Europe, Australia and New Zea land. WALTHAM AGENT FOB ASHBURTON— W. 0. Page. E VST BTBSET



Public Announcements.®! FRUIT TREES ! FRUIT TREES ! FRUIT TREES ! a RAFGIOrTnURSERY. ie W. E. IVORY BEGS to inform bis patrons in tin Ashburton district that orders fo ' the season will be executed direct fron the Nursery. My stock is very large am grown, and consists of 2 and 3-yoar old Apple, Pear, Plum, Poach Nectarine Cherry, Apricot, Almond, Quince, Medlar ’ Walnut, Grape Vines, and Fruiting Trees 8 of Gooseberry a"d Currants ; also, Fines and other Shelter Trees. Catalogues or application. May 21, 1886. I Mrs Adams , AGENT FOR MADAME WEIGEL’S , PATTERNS, HAS now on hand a nice assortment of crewel wools, silks, filoselle, fiossette, 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 HGRIESSELICat AND 00 • 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 Colonial experience, and attend to the prompt realisation of Produce at highest prices npou 1 per cent, commission. Oidon 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 1 35 DK E R I N 6’ S E B R I N G’ S Twine Binder. WITH LATEST IMPROVEMENTS for 1885 C REDUCED PRICE-£‘o. 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 New Zealand, and that the price should net stand in the way, wo have determined to soli 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 Hold, 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 Ashburton. Di Speer’s PRIVATE DISPENSARY, West minster Chambers, 36, Latnbton Quay, Wellington, opposite K.Z. Clothing 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, L.S. Ho has devoted a lifetime to, and Is acknowledged to be the most expert Physician in his specialty lin the United 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 Vitas’ 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, come and be healed. It matters not what your troubles may be, come and let the Doctor examine your cose. If it is curable, he will tell you sa; if it is not, he will tell yon that; for he will not undertake a case unless he is confident of effecting a cure. It will cost yon 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 pinion cf their complaints. No experimenting. I will guarantee a positive cure in every case I undertake, or forfeit L2OO. Consultation in Office or by letter, FJSREE. Charges Moderate, Examination and Advice LI. Call or ad dress: Dr H. J. Speer. Westminster Chambers, 36, Latnbton 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 ses or a complete cure can be sent m obKevvotJon on roceiotjof nvmn QKIOUL T U B A I Machine Shop, WAKANCI ROAD. CHARLES RAY Repairs Engines, Combines, Chaff-cutters Reapers and Binders, and all classes o: machinery. Special attention given tc Bicycler Tricycles and Sewing Machines. Lawn Mowers repaired, sharpened am adjusted. Model vock. General repairs.



i IQhriatchurch Advertisements. _ D. 1.0. e r ii 1 B 3 ptwws' * PREMISES. THE increasing trade of the D-I.C. neces sitates the extension of our already SPACIOUS WAREHOUSE, and having full confidence in tho great future of Canterbury, wo 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 a GREAT CLEARING SALE FOR FOURTEEN DAYS, Commencing JUNE'SOth. Instructions bavin been given to the heads of all Departments t give extra inducements to buyers, all classo ore invited to visit the warehouse during the Sale 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, ASHKL STREET, CHRISTCHURCH. B. HALLENBTEIN, Chairman. F. C. BROWN, Manager, Metropolitan Hotel ; CASHEL STREET, Chrlalchuroh. (Under Proprietorship since April, 1885). THE above Hotel has been thoroughly - painted, papered and renovated, and 1b eqnal to any Hotel In Christchurch for situation, position and accommodation, being at once close to the Centro of tho City, and within five minutes’ walk of the Railway Station. Terms—Per day, 5s fid; per week, LI 10s; per 28 days, L 6. (Private apartments by arrangement). Permanent boarders, LI 5s week, ( Ordinary, from 12 to 2 p.m. d’Hote, at 6.15 p.m For further Icnlars, app premises ; or, by c . to MANAGER Metropolitan Hotel, 6 18 (i u rrn, 1 WONDERFUL BOD CONTAINING 100 TRICKS And DELUSIONS With Cards. 25 Marvellous COIN TRICK For the perform ance of which only a common pack cf cards and the ordi nary coins of tho realm are needed. All fully Ex plained. Also, A large collection of AMUSING* Riddles. Charades, GAMES, &c. And over 200 TRICKS WITH CONJURING APPARATUS. All illustrated, explained, and made simple, with a catalogue of English, French, and American NovebPs,Games,Toys,*c., covering pages and illustrated wiih over.iSOO ookd‘ Both books mailed free for Is. CK AND HIS BK Mechanical FI3UE Dance to And Keep Perfect Time. Is 31 each, pair 2s, THE WIZARD OF THE NORTH’S CHANGEABLE PACK OF CARDS Wonderful Changes with Lightning Bapidity Is 2d, post free. N.S.W. stamps taken at par; post office orders and postal notes preferred. If stamps of other colonies are sent add 2d in the shilling for exchange. . Take Notice —To advertise our business we will for a short time send f as 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 Box 41, King street, Post Office- F 522 Bewarei bewarf.ii of IMITATIONS. ' ASK FOR HOULT’S tonic Herbal Beer. None Oennine except that bearing my label. Try It 1 Try It 11 It la one of the Beat Medicinal and Summer Tonloa ever offered to the Public. f Delivered in Ashburton at 2a per dozen. Bottlea not returned will be charged for. 3 T. HOULT, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. , U 8



Sporting. 1 A SHBURTON Br* c 1 SPRING MEETING. THURSDAY AND FRIDAY, November 25 and 20, 1886. President, E. G. Wright, ; Vice-Presi dent, J. Grigg ; Judge, Matthew St'tt Stewards, H. Friedlander, W. B. Den shire, J. G. N. Grigg, R. Friedlander, ’ W. G. Walker, Drs Ross and Leahy ; I Treasurer—G. G. Fooks; Clerk of . tilts Scales, M. Friedlander ; Clerk of E the Course, A. Howson ; Handi- J cappers, F. Cotton, G. C. Fooks, M Stitt and Dr Leahy. First raco to start at 1 p in. FIRST DAY. 1. County Hurdle Race, of JO so vs ; over six flights of hurdles, about 3ft Oin high ; noniina'ion, 1 sov ; accep tance, 1 sov. Second horse to receive 5 sova from the stake. 11 mile District horses only. 2. Welter Handicap, of 45 sovs ; nomi nation, 1 sov ; acceptance, 11 sov ; minininm weight, lOat. 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. Ashuurton Cur Handicap, of 125 sovs ; nomination, 1 sov ; acceptance, 3 sovs. Second horse to receive 10 sovs from the stake. 11 mile. • I 4 County Plate Handicap, of 40 sovs. I 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 13 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 Glut). 1 mile. 6. Spring Handicap, of 50 sovs ; nomina- f tion, 1 sov ; acceptance, 11 sov. § *■ mile. SECOND DAY. 1. Handicap Hurdle Race, of 50 sovs ; over eight flights of hurdles, about 3ft Gin high ; nomination, 1 sov ; acceptance, 2 sov. Second horse to receive 5 sovs from the stake. 2 miles. 2. Racing Club Handicap, of 100 sovs ; nomination, 1 sov ; acceptance 3 sovs. Second horse to receive 10 sovs from the stake mile. 3. Ladies’ Truss, of 25 sovs ; welter weights for age. Gentlemen riders. . Entrance, 1 sovs. 11 mile. District horses only. £ 4. Totalisatok Stakes, of 15 soys ; 1 minimum weight, Bst ; nomination, 1 sov, to bo made to the Secretary immediately after the Ladies’ Purse is run. The winner to bo sold iinmo- . diately after the race for 10 sovs, any I surplus to go to the funds of the Club. 1 mile. _ ® . Flying H andicap, of 40 sovs ; nomina tion, 1 sov ; acceptance, 1 sov. Second horse to receive 6 sovs from j the stake. 1 mile. 6. Consolation 'Handicap, 0! 20 sovs; nomination, 1 sov, to bo 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 0 weights. 1 mile. j, RULES AND REGULATIONS. 1. No entry will be received except on I the condition that all disputes, claims, j 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 shall mean any horse that> has been commonly resident in the district lying between the rivers Selwyn ‘ and Waltaki from July Ist 1886, and up to the date cf the forthcoming meeting and owned by a person who has resided in the said distr.' ct during the samejerlod. ‘ 3. Five per cent will be deducted from ( the gross of all moneys payable la 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 bo accompanied by fees, name, sge 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. O. C. FOOKS, Secretary. N. B.—Until August 1, next, all com munications must be 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, 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 TONIC HERBAL BEER Is acknowledged by the travelling pnbllo *0 bo the best Tonic Summer Drink in New Zealand. NO CHEMICALS USED. Delivered In Ashburton at 2s per Dorm Bottles charged for If not returned Families wa.ted on dally. DAVIS’S HERBAL B BR AND ICE DRINK MANUFACTORY, East Street, Asb^bton 1



Sporting. 3 ASHBURTON COUNTY HUNC CLUB N-NUAL STEEPLECHASES. To be held on the RACECOURSE, ASHBURTON, I On WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 18, 1886. , 1 Patron, Hon J. McLean ; President, Mr 1 E. G. Wright ; Vice-Presidents, Messrs John Qri gg, G. G. Hawdon, Drs Leahy and Robs ; Stewards. Messrs Bowyer, Denshire, Fooks, 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 i the Course, Mr G. F. Scott ; Handi cappers, Messrs Cotton, Stitt, and Upton. The first race to start at 12.30 p.m. 1. Handicap Hurdle Race, of 15 sovs, over eight flights of hurdles, about 3ft.6in high ; nomination, 10s; acceptance, 6s. Open to district horses that have been regularly hunted with the Ashburton Hounds. Two Miles. 2. Hunt Club Steeplechase Cnp(handicap minimum weight lOst), of 30 sovs (trophy or cash ; nomination, 1 sov ; acceptances, 10s ; open to all qualified hunt rs ; amateur riders only. About three miles over fair hunting country. 3. Selling Hack Race, of 10 bops j post entry, 10a; no weight nnder 9st; the winner to be sold by auction immediately after the race, amonnt 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, lor horses that have never won an advertised steeplechase; weight for age ; entrance, 16s. Open to all district horses that have been regu- i larly hunted with the Ashburton Hounds. About two miles. 5. Hunter’s Flat Race Handicap, of 15 < sovs ; minimum weight. 10st ; nomi nation, 10s ; acceptance, ss. Open ■ to all qualified hunters. Horses | before starting for this ace must qualify over a hurdle to the satis faction of the Stewards Two miles. 6. Consolation Handicap Steeplechase, of 10 sovs ; nomination, 10s; accept- < ance free. One and a half miles. RULES AND REGULATIONS. 1 . No entry will be received except on (he 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. 3 A district horse shall mean any orse 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 owndd by a person who has resided in the said County during the same period,—A qualified hunter shall moan any horse that has been fairly i hunted, at least threo 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. G. An amateur rider shall be any person who baa never ridden for hire, and who is a member of a recognised Hunt Club. 7. Professional riders will be required to carry 71b extra, in all races to which they are admitted, except in Hack Race. 8. Nominations, accompanied by fees, age, description of horse, and . of rider, and a master of hounds’ cer tificate ns to the qualification, must be in the hands of the Secretary not later than p.m. on Saturday, August 7. 9. Weights will be declared on Thurs day, August 12. 10. Acceptances must be made to the Secretary not later than 9 pm. on Tuesday, August 17. S SAUNDERS Sec«*otai v. 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, la 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 I.SO each day. 614 i /COUNTRY VISITORS TO CHRIST CHURCH Will find the three O's— i Oomfobi \ Cheapness!! Convenience AT WALLACE’S Central Hotel, Corner of Gloucester and Colombo street. . 10 677 A Night Potter Sept.



Business Notices. NOTICE TO OWNERS OF DOGS. I HEREBY give Notice that all Dogs found Interfering with Sheep on this Estate will be destroyed, and the Owners sued for any damage done. DONALD MoLEAN. 1 167 Lagmhor. KEATING’S POWDER destroys bugs, fleas, moths, bedtlea, 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 Is KEATING’S ra Imitations are noxious and ineffectual. J 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, Jnno, and other best brands. IN CIGARETTES— Old Judge, Welcome, Vanity Fair, Opera Faffs, Chancellors, Old Rip, Little i Beauties. Durham, etc. PIPES- * A Splendid Assortment, both In case and ] without. CIGARETTE & CIGAR HOLDERS— J A large variety to choose from. | fishing Tackle, Cricketing Material, a Footballs, Lawn Tennis, and a large E stock of Fancy Goods of every c descrlntion kept in stock. 2 Ladles and Gentlemen's Hairdressing 4 Saloons. ti c Wilhelm Zander, ; TOBACCONIST AND HAIRDRESSER p East street, Ashbnrton. Public Notices. T O FARMERS The Ashburton Woollen Manufacturing Company, Limited, is a a T ti h B' tl I El Cash Buyer of Wool A h Apply at the Factory. 11 40 r i i TO FARMERS AND OTHERS W ARE j FDROHASBBS OF Wheat Oats Barley r P tl ii 1 Rye Grass « AND OTHER PRODUCE, * FOR.WHICH WE ARB PREPARED * TO GIVE J HIGHEST MARKET \l VALUE. l\ a ( 1 Woolpacks (FULL SIZE) Cornsa^ks TO ARRIVE Friedlander Bros. W. Fowke, BOOTMAKER, BEGS to inform hla friends and the public generally that be has started business on hla own accoant. He hopes by strict attention to business and making a good article, to secure a share of public patronage. ... Address—BUßNETl i^iUKBT, 3 yraalaee occupied by Mr J Meath, j



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