The Ashburton Guardian.

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TRICE-ONE PENNY



Surveyor, Civil c E. FOOES AND SONS, Architects, ,'iyxlj Ewoibeers, Valuators, Licensed SUBVEiTOKS, AND LAND BROKERS, TRIANGLE, WAKANUI ROAD, Ashburton.



Conveyances n HNWaLD AND MOUNT SOMERS I RAILWAY. MOUNT SOMERS AND CAVENDISH ROYAL MAIL COACH. The above Coach leaves Hood’s hotel { >r Cavendish Railway Station every day, 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 r turn ia time for he last train for Ashburton. Parcels and Orders will receive every attention. Horses and Buggies on hire. Jn JOHN HOOD



AUSTRALASIAN pAKCELS 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 561bs weight within the city. Daily despatches by Rail, and to Great Britain, Europe and Australia by every steamer. Extract from tariff, including all charges to Address of Consignee : We are now receiving parcels for Homo o despatch per Tongariro, sailing this nonth. Revised cheap rates. Insurance effected if desired. Tariff and all information on application i UFF & GRAHAM, Box 237 Post Office, Christchurch ; and Lyttelton. Telephone 22. 8 1572 Business Notices. BAKER BROS., Builders, Under takers, etc., Wakanul road and Casa street —B.B. desire to state that having i be most recent and improved Hearse and Mourning Coach, are prepared to famish snd conduct Funerals on special and most teasonable terms. Country orders will receive prompt attention. Note the ad dress, comer of Wakanul roa*d and Cass treet. Orders may be left at the Ash i urton Coach Factory; or Box 16, Post 'tffioe Ashburton. 167



M OUST SOMERS & METHVEN ROYAL MAIL COACH. On and after January lot, 1885, the undersigned "will run a Coach each Mon day, Wednesday and Saturday, starting at noon from Hood’s Hotel, Mount Somers, lor Spring but a and Alford Forest, there onnecting mchDuff’a Coach from Methven returning same evening. Fares—Spring burn, 2a, return, 3a; Alford Forest, 4s, return, 6s. 1 27 T, HIX. MRS KENNEDY & mss CAMERON DRESSMAKERS, mpton’a Buildings, Moore street, Ashburton. N.B.— Registry Office hr Female Ser vants. "A AL 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 cf Ancient Rome, May hews’ Hor°e Doctor, The Horse —by Stonehenge, Com] lets Works of Artemns Ward in 1 vol., Choice Works Mark Twain —1 vol., Religions Anecdotes of Scotland by Adamson, Sheep, Cattle and Horse—by Youatt, Snnday at Home, Leisure Hour, America —by Mackenzie, Nineteenth Century— by Mackenzie, Madagascar and France, Spons’ Mechanics Own Book, Short History of Our Own Times —by Justin McCarthy,The Shadow of a Crime—by Hall Caine, Intrigues of a Poisoner —by B Gaborian, Clarissa’s Tangled Web, Decameron of Boccaccio, Mints Own People—by L. M. Gray, The Maclise Portrait Gallery, Evan Harrington —by George Meredith, The Reporter’s Companion, Erie. THOS. F. FARLEY, BOOKSELLER, STATIONER, AND PRINTER, SAUNDERS’ BUILDINGS, ASHBURTON, m U



PI 04 per day to bo made by per ® jt sons of either sex, In their own localities, at work for as. New easiness. All meet with wonderful suc cess. Anyone can do the work. Capital not required. We will start you. Outfit worth £1 mailed free. The employment is particularly adapted to the region In which this publication circulates. Beys sad girls earn nearly as much as men. Fall particulars and instructions mails reo. i'fow is the time—don’t delay, but write to us at once. Address Stinson Av Do Portland, Milne. States



Public Notices: Caution. SOME unscrupulous firms are trying tc force on the blew 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 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.



ASHBURTON GOAL a. AND FIREWOOD DEPOT. 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 Pails, Stakes Etc., Potatoes, Chaff, Oats, Bran, Sharps, Etc R. S. BEAN, 419 West street. Standard Sewing achien.



THE LIGHT-RUNNING STANDARD SEWING MACHINE. The STANDARD has more Improvements than all the other Sowing Machines put together I Has always been the beat and is now the cheapest That It meets every require ment oi a critical public Is shown by its great popularity and in creasing sale throughout America Europe, Australia and New Zea land.



A.GENT FOR ASHBURTON- W. C. Page. VST STREET,



Pob'ls p xmonncements. FRUIT TREES ! FRUIT TREES ! FRUIT TREES ! RANGIORA NURSERY, W. E. IVORY BEGS to inform In's 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 Currants ; also, l inos and other Shelter Trees. Catalogues on application. May 21, 1880.



Mrs Adams AGENT FOR MADAME WEIGEL’S PATTERNS, HAS now on hand a nice assortment of crewel wools, silks, filoselle, flossetto, lace, braids, transfer patterns, new designs, crash, oatmeal and as tin cloths for art needlework, five o'clock tea cloths, embroidery frames, etc, THE LITTLE SHOP (Next Mr Ranger’s baker



EGRIEdSELTOH AMD CO • WEAVERS’ HALL, WOOL EXCHANGE, LONDON, SHIPPING AND COMMISSION MERCHANTS, Established 1855. Ship to order any description ot British and Continental Goods upon 2£ per cen f . commission, selected by buyers with Colonial experience, and attend to the prompt realisation of Produce at' highest prices upon 1 per cent, commission. Ovdere 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 Banka. Current Price Lists. Produce P.eports, and any necessary samples or informat ion on application. 1 35



DE E R I N G‘ R E E 11 I N G’ 8 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 Bearing 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 conetrnction, 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 sarpaesed. 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, Aeeat for Aabbnrton.



Di Speer's PRIVATE DISPENSARY, now permanently established in Octagon Chambers, fosV Buildings,oppoti ! e Town Hall, DONEDIN, 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 be the most expert Physician in his specialty in the Un'ted States, Young men and Middle-aged Mon, who suffer from Ner vous and Physical Debility, Loss of Energy and Memory, Eruptions on the Face, Mental Depression, Kidney and Bladder Troubles, Neuralgia, Ilheuma-



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 euro —as it will, if properly applied, relieve them of their Bufferings 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 nee of calomel, seed, which produce an annual crop of diseasd To such ho 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 you that ; for ho will not undertake a case unless he is confident of effecting a cure. It will coat 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 louchorrea, etc, etc. —I wish it distinctly understood that 1 do not claim to perform impossibilities, or to have a miraculous power. All applying to me will receive my honest opinion of their complaints. Ro experimenting. I wiH guarantee a positive euro 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 fl. J. Speer, Dunedin. Office Hours: 9 to 12, 1 to 4, 6 to 8 p.m.j Sun days, 10 to 12. R.B. All Medicines no cea or a complete cure can ho sen u observation on receipt of Mir-



GtKIOULTUBAL Machine Shop, WAKA.NDI ROAD. GH ARLES RAY Repairs Engines, Combines, Chaff-cutters, Reapers and Binders, and all classes of machinery. Special attention given ti Bicycle* Tricycles and Sowing Machines. P Lawn Mowers repaired, sharpened and •d justed. Modal work. General repairs.



JOhristchurch Advertisements. D.I.G. GREAT|EXTENfoION 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, wo have decided to nearly double the size of our present warehouse. As this alteration would entail tho moving backwards and for wards of stock, we have r. solved to bold a



GREAT OLEA E ING SALE FOR FOURTEEN DATS, Ct mvrenci ng JUKE ;’(tb. lest ructions bavin been given fo the heads tf nil Departments t give extra inducements to buyers, all cintsc ure 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, ASHEL STREET, CHRISTCHURCH.



B. LIALLENPTEIN, Chairman. F. C. BROWN, Metropolitan Hotel CASHEL STREET, Chrieichurch. (Under Proprietorship since April, 1885). THE above Hotel has been thoroughly painted, papered and renovated, and is equal to kny 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 fid; per week, LI 10a; per 28 days, L 5. (Private apartments by arrangement). Permanent boarders, LI 5s week. Ordinary, from 12 to 2 p.m. d’Hoto, at 6.15 p.m For farther 'culars, np p premises ; or, by . to MANAGER Metropolitan Hotel, 6 18 ci: -itiarcn. A WONDFRFUL BOOK FOR Is. 100 CONTAININ'! THICKS AND DELUSIONS WITH CARDS 25 MARVELLOUS COIN TRIG S, For the performance of which only a common pack of cards and the ordinary coins of the realm arc needed. ALL FULLY EXPLAINED. Also, a large collection of AMUSING RIDDLES, CHARADES, GAME S, 4c.,



And over 200 THICKS WITH CONJURING APPARATUS. All illustrated, explained, and made simple, with a catalogue of English, French, and American Novelties, Games, Toys, ie. Covering over SCO pages and illustrated over SCO woodblocks. Eoth books maiko free for Is. JACK AND HIS BRDE. Mechanhal FIGURES DANCE to MUSIC and keep perfect time. Is 3d each, the pair 2s. THE WIZARD OP THE NORTH’S CHANGEABLE PACK UF CARDS Wonderful Changes with Lightning Rapidity 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 Ae whole of the above mentioned articles to one address post paid f I 2s 6d. Address all orders : H. YORK & CO , 401 George street, Sydney. Lock Box 41, King street, Post Office.



BE WARE 1 BEWARE!! OF IMITATIONS. ASK FOR HOULT’S TONIC Herbal Beer. Non? Genuine except that beating my label. Try It! Try It 1 I It Is one of the Beat Medicinal and Summer Tonics ever offered to the Public. Delivered in Ashburton at per dozen. Bottles not returned will be charged for. T. HOULT, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. 1 8



Sporting. J> AGING 0 L SPRING MEETING. 1 HUPSDAY AND FRIDAY, November 25 and 20, 1880. President, E. G. Wright, ; Vice-Presi dent, J. Grieg ; Judge, Matthew St'tt Stewards, 11. Friedlander, W. T>. Den shire, J, C N Grigg, R. Friedlander, W, (j. Walker, Dr.s Koss and Leahy; Treasurer—<! O. Fooka ; Clerk of tin Scales, M. Friedlander ; Clerk of the Course, A. Rowson : Handi cappera, F. Cotton, C. C. Fooks, M. Stitt and Dr Leahy. First raco to start at 1 p.m.



FIRST DAY. County Hurdle Race, of 30 sovs ; over six flights of hurdles, shout 3ft Gin high ; nomination, 1 sov ; accep tance, 1 sov. Second horse to receive 6 so vs from the stake. If mile. District horses only. 2. Welter Handicap, of 45 sovs ; nomi nation, 1 sov ; acceptance, 14 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. Ashburton Cup Handicap, of 125 sovs ; nomination, 1 sov ; acceptance, 3 sovs. Second horse to receive 10 sovs from thoslake. If mile. 4. County Pi,ate Handicap, of 40 sovs. nomination, 1 sov ; acceptance, 1 sov. Second horse to receive 5 sovs from the stake, t-4 niilo. District horses only. 5. Post Stakes, of 15 sovs ; catch weights ; nomination, 1 soy, to be made to the Secretary immediately nHor the County Plate is run. The winner to be sold by auction imme diately after llie race for 15 sovs, any surplus to go to the funds of the <J I til). 1, mite. G. Spuino Handicap, of 50 sovs ; nomina tion, 1 sov ; acceptance, If sov. mile.



SECOND DAY. 1. Handicap Hi'pdle Each, 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 nii'es. 2, Ra( >N(; CtiUi! Handicap, of 100 sovs; nomination, 1 sov ; acceptances sovs Second horse to receive 10 sovs from the stake 1| mile 3 Ladies’ Fcp.sk, of 25 sovs; welter weights for age. Gentlemen riders. Entrance, 1 sovs, 11 mile. District horses only. 4. Totalisatob Stakes, of 15 sovs minimum we'ght, Bst ; nomination, 1 sov, to be 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 sin plus to go to the funds of the Club. 1 mile. . Flvnq Handicap, of 40 sovs ; nomina tion, 1 sov ; acceptance, 1 -t ’ Second horse to receive 5 sovs from the stake, 1 miio. 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 declara'ion of weights. 1 mile.



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. 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 distr'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 nominal ions and acceptances go to the fundi of the Club, NOMINATIONS. All nominations to be accompanied by fees, name, age and description of horse, and cob ra 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 bo 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. C. C. FOOKS, Secretary.



Davis’s Herbal Beer ON account of Persona selling Inferior Herbal Beer and representing it as mine, I have to ask the public to see chat EACH BOTTLE BEARS A RED AND WHITE LABEL With My Name and Trade Mark on. None genuine without It. DAVIS’S TON 10 HERBAL BEER Is acknowledged by the travelling public be the best Tonic Summer Ddulr In New Zealand. NO CHEMICALS USED. Delivered In Ashburton at 2s per Dorm Bottles charged for if not returned Families wa.tod on daily. DAVIS’S HERBAL B ER AND ICE DRINK , MANUFACTORY, East Sxbebx, Asp b pbxoh l



Great Gift Sale OF DRAPERY, CLOTHING, BOOTS, GROCERIES, & PROVISIONS FOB THRIE MONTHS ONLY. HAVE S & 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 larg§ 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 ~ „ £S 3rd ~ £2 And 10 PHIZES, value 20s each. These Prizes will be awarded to the lucky ones who shall guess the number of j Peas in the largo Glass Jar which will be placed on view in Ihe Drapery Window, next the Arcade.



&SS' Read Ibis Carefully. THE GLASSJ JAK OF PEAS, Now on view, was filled by Messrs Dunn and Strachey, and was sealed by Mr J. C. Duncan, Broker. Each Customer purchasing Goods to the value of 10s will be entitled to one guess as to the number of Pens the Lucky Jar cn'ains, 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 mentioned Prizes ; but, in the event of the exact number not being guessed, the nearest to the correct number will bo awarded the First Prize, and pro rata. This is no deception, but the power of a 111‘ADY MO'EY BUSINESS The following list of Bargains h worthy of special notice : White Calico, 24d per yard Grey Calico, 34d per yard Grey Calico, yard wide, 2s Od per doz Welsh Flannel, Od per yard Scarlet Flannel, lOid per yard Fine All-wool Saxony, Is per yard Cream Ilo’land, 5d per yard Colored Bed Quilts, 3s 3d and 3s fid Scotch Cloth Blankets, (is lid, 8s fid, and Os lid per pair Witney Blankets from 7s Od Checked Winceys, 4J,ii and s:,'d Bleached Sheeting, 2 yards, Bid per yard, wonderful value Homespuns, 74d, and KHd Double-width Cashmeres, all colors, Is 4id per yard Black Cashmeres, Is and Is 3d All other Dress Materials Greatly - ■ - ■ -v 'd - r \ Ladies' \v ooi Squares, 8d ■ T Men’s Heavy Tweed Trousers, 7s ll«i Men’s Tweed Suits from 10s fid Boys’ Overcoats, 2s lid A grand lino in Youths’ Tweed Trousers, 5s Od Boys’ Suits from 4s Gd Ladies’ Cloth Jackets, 4s Oilcloth, 1 yard wide, fiM 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 tho HOOT DEPARTMENT there ftre Homo Special Lines v liich cannot be rubbed out. Wo arc also paying special attention to Prices in our GROCERY DEPARTMENT, Hayes and Co.. ARCADE Christchurch Advertisements.



His Lordship’s HOTEL AND LARDER, LICHFIELD STREET, Christchurch, THE Propietor of the above Hotel begs to notify that he has engaged the services of one of the best Chefs In the colonies, with special instractions 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" FOE LADIES. Books of Tickets are now issued at reduced rates. A String Baud will play all the newest music In dining-room from 12.30 to 1,30 each day 614



QODNTRY VISITORS TO CHRIST CHURCH Will find the thraa O’s— Com fori 1 Cheapness!! Convenience AT WALLACE’S Central Hotel, Corner of Gloooester and Colombo street. 10 677 A Night Ipor ter Kept.



Business Notices. NOTICE TO OWNERS OF DOG 3. I HEREBY give Notice that all Doge found 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, bedtles, and all other insects, whilst quite harmless to domestic animals. In exterminating beetles the success of this powder is extraordinary. It is perfectly clean in application. See the article you purchase Is KEATING'S rs imitations are noxious and ineffectual. Sold in tins, 6d, 1 s, and 2s 6d each, by all chemists. 1 2



WILHELM ZANDER has always o hand a gooi variety of BEST TOBACCO, Including—Williams’ Rnby Twist, Venn Navy Twist and Nailrod, Hlgl Admiral, Signet, Jnno, and othe; beat brands. IN CIGARETTES— Old Judge, Welcome, Vanity Fair, Opera Pnffs, Chancellors, Old Rip, Little Beantles etc. PIPES -1 Splendid Assortment, both in case and withont. 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, OBAOCONLST 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



TQ FARMERS 5 AND OTHERS ARE PURCHASERS OF Wheat Oats Barley Rye Grass AND OTHER PRODUCE, FOR WHICH WE ARE PREPARED TO GIVE HIGHEST MARKET VALUE.



Woolpacks (FULL SIZE) Comsacks TO ARRIVE Friedlander Bros. W. Fowke, BOOTMAKER, BEOS to inform his friends and the pabllo generally that he has started business on his own account. Ho hopes by strict attention to business and making a good article, to secure a share of public patronage. Address— BUßß KTI I ..ABET, i Memlsei occupied by Hr 3 IfeerU.



Business Notices ONE box of Clark’s b 41 pills is war ranted to care all discharges from tfcf urinary organs in either sex (acquired os constitutional), gravel and pains in the back. Guaranteed free from mercury* Sold in boxes 4b 6d each, by all and patent medicine vendors. Sole proj prietors, The Lincoln and Midland Conn ties Drag Co., Lincoln, England. Whcle sale of all the wholesale honses. New Seed-Sower For Sowing Grain, Urass, Turnip, Mangold, etc., and the Turnip Sower I boarranged, when uttered,to sow Lncenr or other small seeds simultaneously sowing of liyegrass if desired. It 1a 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 e» Grass by simply changing one wheel.



Corn Drills all Sizes. Jointed Pulverising Disc Harrows.— The Best. —Over 500 in use. Improved Prize Ohappcutxees.— Wltl cast-steal mouthpieces, when properl) handled, make no long straws, conse qnently chafi requires riddling. Th are in use largely all over New Zealan several of the large-sized machines belt I lately fitted ap at Christchurch. Improved Double and Treble Furrow Ploughs. —The beat, and consequent., the cheapest in the market. 3,4, and leaf harrows. Square linked chain bar rows- New design of tripod harrows, and 7 tined field grubbers. Cambrid rollers, 20, 24, and 26 Inches diam. Plal cylinder field rollers. Horse gears for 2,3, and 4 horses. Best iron-ban' swingle-trees. Hopes and pnlly gear foi 4-horse yokes. Threshing machine fit tings Belting all sizes. Iron and bne* castings of all kinds to order. Fencim standards cut and punched to any length and guage. Drays made fi_n best sea soned timber, with Gilpin axles. Gray’ patent standard for folding sheep.



Winner*. jf the Gold Medal at thf Melbourne Exhibition for their Doubls Fcthkow Plough, vide Jurors’ Report:— “Pl<] ; ~hs — In ploughs there . one ex hlbit to which we wish to draw specia attention aa being the beat, and that the Double Furrow of Roll and Gray Dunedin, New Zealand, In Jnish and a atmction it is far superior to any other Rakaia. The Now Zealand Loan Meroen'Jv Agency Company are now representing u in this district REID A: GRAV TE. KIL WORTH, Architecture , and Mechanical Draughtsman, and Building Contractor. Office:—Steam Bee Hive, Sash, Door, and Cabinet Factory Wakanni Road, Ashburton. Workmanship Guaranteed at Lowest possible rates H 3 A SfIBURTON PERMANENT jtTL BUILDING & INVESTMENT SOCIETY.



The above Society pays Interest at th sate of 4$ per jkent. per annum lor Da. posits at Call, /5 per cent, per annnm tow three months, and . cent, per annnn. If fixed tor 6 months or over. a WASP, ilsnager. Office : Arcade Cbamoets, Barnet tree* JJOHE VALUABLE THAN If a 4ally Increasing demand and endless number of testimonials are criterion of the popularity of an rtlol then Dr Low’s CHERRY PBOTORAI one of the wonders of the present en* lightened ago. During the past winte 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 bet i ob tainable, numbers of lives have been saved by its timely use. Always have bottle in the house. Sold everywhere Is 6d and Sa 6d per bottle. Wholesale agents, Kempthorne, Prosser and Co Christchurch, and at the proprietor, H Citron, Chemist, Akaroa. Ashburt'r; Agent— Chas. Neate, Chemist.



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Government Notice. fT'HE PUBLIC TRUST OFFICE 1 OF NEW ZEALAND. Atentlon 1b directed to the provision, the Acts establishing this Offices, 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 WiL Codicil. 2. —lntending to provide for Wife ao Children or others by deed of Settlement 3. —Settling Property by way of Mai' riage Settlement. i. —Desiring to renounce the Trusts Will, having been appointed Trustee under the same. 5. —Having acted as Trustee, Execn ro or Administrator, wishing to be relieved :ho burthen of Trustee hip or Admtnl j retion, the option of namg the State ma thinery, and glvea an absolute gn&rante against loss of funds by fraud, peculation or dishonesty, • Every information may be from ALEXANDER LEA Agent at Ohrtstchu^ Or from R. O. HAMERTON, Public T »3ate Wellington, ItthMaf