The Ashburton Guardian.

VOL.. V.-No. 133

A.SHBURTON, SV i URDAY, SEPTEMBE R 11. 1386

TRICE-ONE PENNY

Public Notices.



Surveyor, Civil C t E. FOOKS AND SONS, Architects, v'ivUi Eiwibsjbbs, Vaiuaxoes, Lxcbnskd SuiTßroßS, AND Land Bkokkus, TRIANGLE, WAKANUI ROAD, Asubdbton.



Conveyances T mWALD ANDMOUNT SOMERS RAILWAY. MOUNT SOMERS AND CAVENDISH ROYAL MAIL COACH. The above Caach leaves Hood’s hotel for Cavendish Railway Station every day, meeting-each train. Passengers by morning train may pro eeed 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 aroels expre a. 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 B6lbs weight within the city* Daily despatches by Bail, and to Great Britain, Europe and Australia by every steamer. Extract from tariff, including all ouwgCß to Address of Consignee :



ASHBURTON S* ? s r t i We are now receiving parcels for Home to despatch per Tongarlro, sailing this month. 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 BEOS., Builders, Under taken, etc.,Wakannl road and Casa street—B.B. desire to state that having the moat recent and improved Hk arsis and Moußirasa Coach, are prepared to famish and conduct Funerals on special and moat reasonable terms. Country orders will receive prompt attention. Note the ad dress, corner of Wakanul toad and Cass street. Orders may he left at the Ash burton Coach Factory; or Box 16, Post Office Ashburton. 167 Mount sombrs & methven ROYAL MAIL COACH. On and after January Ist, 1886, the undersigned will run a Coach each Mon day, Wednesday and Saturday, starting at noon from Hood’s Hotel, Mount Somers, ior Bprlngbarn and Alford Forest, there connecting withDuifs Coach from Methven returning same evening. Fares—Spring bum, Bs, return, 3s; Alford Forest, 4s, return, 6s. 1 27 T. HCL Mbs KENNEDY & MISS CAMERON DRESSMAKERS, mpton’s Buildings, Moore street, Ashburton,



H.B,—Registry Office fcr Female Ser vant*. • _____ AL OF NEW BOOKS, /"'tOUBT life Below Stairs. Humorous Works V> of Theodore Hook, Letters from Hell, Journals of Major-General Gordon at Khar toum, Stonehenge’s British Rural Sports, newspaper Headers’Companion, Scottish Lite and Character by Dean Ramsay, The Grey hound—by Stonehenge, Book of Scobs—by Thackeray, jiacaulsy’s Essays and kays- ox Ancient Home, Mayhewa’ Hor=e Doctor, The Horse—by Stonehenge, Complete Works of Artemus Ward in 1 vol., Choice Works Mark Twain 1 vol. Religions 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, Spons Mechanics Own Book, Short History of Our Own Times— by Justin McCarthy, The Shadow of a Crime—by Hall Caine, Intripea of a Poisoner—by B Qaborian, Clarissa’s Tangled Web, Decameron of Boccaccio, Mine Own people—by L. M, Gray, The Machse Portrait Gallery, Evan Harrington —by George The Reporter’s Companion, Ene. THOS. F. FAELEY, BOOKSELLER, STATIONER, AND PRINTER, SAUNDERS’ BUILDINGS, ASHBURTON.



0"| Q j oer day to be made by per *lTO * aoC3 of either sex, In tfaeir own localities, at work for ns. New Business. All meet with wonderful suc cess. 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 this publication circulates. Beys and girls earn nearly as much as men. Full particulars and instructions malie ree. Now la the time—don’t delay, but write to ns at once. Address Stxnsoh - Do Poland Maine, United States



Public Notices: Caution, SOME unscrupulous firms are trying to force on the Mew 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 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 lot of Blue Derwent Potatoes for sale. NEWCASTLE. WESTPORT, AND BROOKFIELD COAL at lowest rates. Firewood, Poets and Rails, Stakes Etc., Potatoes, Ohaff, Oats, Bran, Sharps, Etc. R. S. BEAN, 419 West street.



Standard Sewing achine. gPEOIAL NOTICE THB LIGHT-RUNNING STANDARD ’ SEWING MACHINE,



The STANDARD hu more Improvements than all the other Sewing Machines pat together i Has always been the beat and is now the cheapest. That It meets every require ment of a critical public Is shown by Its groat popularity and In creasing sale throughout America Europe, Australia and New Zea land.



4GENT FOR ASHBURTON- W. C. Page, 487 STBBBTf



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



FRUIT TREES ! FRUIT TREES ! FRUIT TREES ! BANGIORA NURSERY. W. E. IVORY BEGS to inform his patrons in’ the 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-year old Apple, Pear, Plum, Peach, Nectarine, Cherry, Apricot, Almond, Quince, Medlar, Walnut, Grape Vines, and Fruiting Trees of Gooseberry a"d Currants ; also, Pines and other Shelter Trees. Catalogues on application. May 21, 1886.



HQRTESSELIOiI AND CO • WEAVERS’ HALL, WOOL EXCHANGE, LONDON, SHIPPING AND COMMISSION MERCHANTS, Established 2856.



Ship to order any description or 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 npou 1 per cent, commission. Ovdecs 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



DB E R I N G’ S E E R I N G’ S Twine Binder. WITH LATEST IMPROVEMENTS for 1885 6. REDUCED PRICE—£SO. Every Machine with latest improvements, two knives and a supply of email extras. The agents being desirous that the Deering Twlno 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 Ashburton.



Di Speer’s, PRIVATE DISPENSARY, now permanently established In Octagon Chambers, Kosi’Buildings, opposite Town Hal), DUNEDIN, for the Scientific and Speedy Care 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 moat expert Physician in his specialty In the United States, Young men and Middle-aged Men, who suffer from Nor voua and Physical Debility, Doss 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 be, come .and let the Doctor examine your ooae. If it is curable, he will tell you sa; if it is not, he will tell you that; for he 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 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. 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 Medicine ne cessary for a complete cure |can be sent free from on receipt* of symptoms.



Machine Shop, WAKANUI ROAD. CHARLES RAY Repairs Engines, Combines, Chaff-cutters, Reapers and Binders, and all classes of machinery. Special attention given te Bicycles, Tricycles and Sewing Machines. Lawn Mowers repaired, sharpened and adjusted. Model work General repairs. «



Christchurch Advertisements. D.I.C. SHOW DISPLAYS SPRING SEASON. AT the approach of another lesson the Public are invit'd to out



FIRST GREAT DISPLAY OF SPRING NOVELTIES In all the DEPARTMENTS OF FASHION. We hove great pleasure in leaning this invitation, as we have never exhibited on nny rrevi us occasion each a RICH PROFUSION of Fabrics, Novelties, and Effects, The beauty 1 of which transforms the Spacious Warehouse, and calls forth admiration and wonder. On this Special Occasion the Ware house will be OPEN till 9 p,m. on SATURDAY. EVERY ARTICLE AT WHOLESALE WAREHOUSE PRICE.



THE DRAPERY AND GENERAL IMPORTING COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND, LIMITED, Cashel Stkeet, CHRISTCHURCH. B. HALLENBTEIN, Chairman. E. C. BROWN, Manager.



Metropolitan Hotel OASHEL STREET, Christchurch. (Under Proprietorship since April, 1885). THE above Hotel has been thoroughly painted, papered and renovated, ana Is equal to any Hotel In Christchurch for situation, position and accommodation, being at once close to the Centre of the City, and within five minutes’ walk of the Railway Station. Terms—Per day, 5s fid; per week, LI 10s; per 28 days, L 5. (Private apartments by arrangement). Permanent boarders, LI 6s week. Ordinary, from 12 to 2 p.m. d’Hote, at 6.16 p.m For further ’ cellars, app t v premises ; or, by . to MANAGER Metropolitan Hotel, 6 18 1 * -naren.



A WONDERFUL BOOK FOR Is. 100 CONTAINING TRICKS AND DELUSIONS WITH CARDS 25 MARVELLOUS COIN TRIO B, For the performance of which only a common pack of cards and the ordinary coins of the realm I are needed. ALL FULLY EXPLAINED. Also, a large collection of AMUSING RIDDLES,|CHARADEB, GAMES, 4c., lAnd over 200 TRICKS WITH CONJURING APPARATUS. All illustrated, explained, and made simple, with a catalogue of English, French, and American Novelties, Games, Toys, &e. Covering over 300 pages and illustrated with over 300 woodblocks.



Foth books mailee free for Is. JACK AND FIS BBIDE, Mechanical FIGURES DANCE 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, 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 t zie whole of the above mentioned articles to one address post paid f r 2a 6d. Address all orders: E. YORK & CO., 401 George street. Sydney. Lock Box 41, King street, Post Officw



Sporting. AJt mi AGING SPRING MEETING. THDRSDAy'aND FRIDAY, [November 25 and 26, 1886. President, E. G. Wright, ; Vice-Presi dent, J. Grigg ; Judge, Matthew St tt Stewards, H. Friedlander, W. B. Den shire, J. C. N Grigg, R. Friedlander, W. C. Walker, Drs Ross and Leahy; Treasurer—C. G. Fooks; Clerk of the Scales, M. Friedlander ; Clerk of the Course, A, Fewson ; Handi cappers, F. Cotton, C, C. Fooks, M. Stitt and Dr Leahy. First race to start at 1 p.m.



FIRST DAY. County Hurdle Race, of 30 boys ; over six flights of hurdles, about 3ft Gin high ; nomina l ion, 1 sov ; accep tance, 1 sov. Second horse to receive 5 sovs from the ttake. 14 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 thej flat, 2 miles. 3. Ashburton Cup Handicap, of 12 sovs j nomination, 1 sov ; acceptance 3 sovs. Second horse to receive 10 sovs from lliestake. li mile. 4. County Plate Handicap, of 40 bovs, 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 be 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, 14 sov. f 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 1| mile. 3. Ladies’ Pckse, of 25 sovs; welter weights for ago. Gentlemen riders. Entrance, 1 sovs. 1£ mile. District horses only. 4 Totalisatob Stakes, of 15 sovs minimum weight, Bst ; nomination 1 sov, to bo 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. 1 mile. 5, Flying Handicap, of 40 sovs ; nomina tion, I sov ; acceptance, 1 sov. Second horse to receive 6 sovs from the stake. 4 mile. 6. Consolation ‘Handicap, of 20 sovs ; nomination, 1 sov, to be made to the Secretary immediately after the Flying Handicap is run ; acceptance, free, to be notified to the Secretary within 10 minutes of declaration of weights. 1 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 bo 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 date 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 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 p.m. on Monday November 11886 WEIGHTS. Weights for the first day's handicaps will be declared on Monday November 15 1886. 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 lng’,of the first day’s racing. 0. 0. FOOKS, Secretary



BEWAREI BEWARE!! OF IMITATIONS ASK FOR HOULT’S TONIC* Herbal Beer. None Genuine except that bearing my label. Try It! Try It 1 1 It Is one of the Best Medicinal and Summer Tonic# ever offered to the Pnblio. Delivered in Ashburton at *1 dozen. Bottles not returned will be *>narged for. T. HOULT, BAST STREET, ASHBURTON. 1



Great Gift Sale OF DRAPERY, CLOTHING, BOOTS, GROCERIES, & PROVISIONS FOR THREE MONTHS ONLY. ! HAYES~~ & CO, FINDING their Stock excessively largo 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, For which every Customer Purchasing Goods to the value of 10s in either the Drapery or Grocery Establishment will have the opportunity of competing. I



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 (he Drapery Window, next the Arcade.



Read this Carefully. THE GLASSf JAR OF PEAS, Now on view, was filled by Messrs Dunn and Strachey, and was sealed by Mr J 0. Duncan, Broker. JEach Customer purchasing Goods to the value of 10s will be entitled to one guess as to the number of Peas the Lucky Jar cen*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 be 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 do deception, but the power of a READY MONEY BUSINESS The following list of Bargains is worthy of special notice : White Calico, 2id per yard Grey Calico, 3id per yard Grey Calico, yard wide, 2s 9d per doz Welsh Flannel, 9d per yard Scarlet Flannel, yard Fine All-wool Saxo*, Is per yard Cream Holland, 5d per yard Colored Bed Quilts, 3s 3d and 3s 6d Scotch Cloth Blankets, 6s lid, 8a 6d, and 9a lid per pair Witney Blankets from 7s 9d Checked Winceys. 4id andsfd Bleached Sheeting, 2 yards, B£d per yard, wonderful value Homespuns, 71d, 9id, and lOid Double-width Cashmeres, all colors. Is 4Jd per yard Black Cashmeres, Is and Is 3d All other Dress Materials Greatly Keduced Ladies’ Wool Squares, 8d Men’s Heavy Tweed Trousers, 7s lid Men’s Tweed Suits from 10s 6d Boys’ Overcoats, 2s lid A grand line in Youths’ Tweed Trousers, 5s 9d Boys’ Suits from 4s 6d Ladies' Cloth Jackets, 4s Oilcloth, 1 yard wide, (sid A splendid Tweed, all wool, 2s 6d A quantity of Black Velvet Buttons, Id per doz, and a lot of Remnants which must be cleared In the BOOT DEPARTMENT there are some Special Lines which cannot be rubbed out. We are also paying special attention to Prices in our GROCERY DEPARTMENT. Hayes and Co.. ARCADE



Christchurch Advertisements. His Lordship’s HOTEL AND LARDER, LICHFIELD STREET, 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 hill of fare will comprise Poultry, Game, Fish, etc., etc., in season. Grills to perfection at any hoar. PRIVATE ROOMS FOR LADIES. Books of Tickets are now issued at reduced rates. A String Band will play all the newest music in dining-room from 12,30 to 1.30 each day 614



OOUNTRY VISITORS TO CHRIST CHURCH Will find the three O’s— Comfort 1 Cheapness 1! Cortkniknce AT WALLACE’S Central Hotel, Corner of Gloucester and Calowbo rireei. 10 677 A Night Poftos Kept,



Business Notices. NOT]OK 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, 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 ineffeotnal. Sold in tins, 6d, Is, and 2s 6d each, by all chemists. 1 2



WILHELM ZANDER has always on band a good variety of BEST TOBACCO, Including—Williams’ Baby Twist, Yenaa Navy Twist and Nailrod, high Admiral, Signet, Jnno, and other beat brands. IN CIGARETTES— Old Jodge, Welcome, Vanity Fair, Opera Fnfifl, Obanoellora, Old Rip, little Beauties Durham, eta 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 desorlntion kept in stock. Ladles and Gentlemen’s Hairdressing Saloons. WilhelmZander, TOBACCONIST AND HAIRDRESSER East street. Ashburton.



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



TO FARMERS AND OTHERS ARK PURCHASERS OP Wheat



Oats Barley Bye Grass AND OTHER PRODUCE, J FOR WHICH WE ARE PREPARED \ TO GIVE HIGHEST MARKET VALUE. Woolpacks IFULL SIZE) Cornsacks TO abbiyb



Fnedlander Bros. W. Fowke, bootmaker, BEGS to Inform his friends and the public generally that he baa started business on his own account. He hones by strict attention to business and making a good article, to secure a share of public patronage. Address—BUßNETl i y remises ooraplid by Mr J Meech.



Business Notices ONE box of Clark’s b 41 pills Is wnw ranted to cure all discharges from urinary organs In either sex (acquired ot 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 pee, prietors, The Lincoln and Midland Conn ties Drag Co., Lincoln, England. Whole sale of all the wholesale houses.



New Seed-Sower For Sowing Grain, liraas, Turnip, Mangold, etc., and the Tnrnip Sower be arranged, when ordered, to sow Lncer* or other small Beads simultaneously sowing of Kyegraas if desired. It Is only Sower in the Market that will sow with absolute regularity on either nrnea sively rough or very smooth land. ft will sow any desired quantity of Grain M Grass by simply changing one wheel. Corn Drills all Sizes. Jointed Pulverising Disc Harrows.— | The Best—Over 600 in use. Improved Prize Chatncuttebs.—WW cast-steel mouthpieces, when properij handled, make no long straws, cons* quently chaff requires r-> riddling. Th are in use largely all over blew Zealan several of the large-sized machines bela lately fitted up at Christchurch. Improved Double and Treble Freedw Ploughs. —The best, and consequent., the cheapest in the market 3,4, and leaf harrows. Square linked chain ha* rows- New design of tripod harrows, and 7 tlned field grubbers. Cambrldc rollers, 20, 24, and 26 inches diam. Plai cylinder field rollers. Horse gears for 2,3, and 4 horses. Best iron-bati' swingle-trees. Hopes and pally gear fat 4-horse yokes. Threshing machine fit tings. Belting all sizes. Iron and bias* eastings of all kinds to order. Pencin» standards cut and punched to any length and gunge. Drays made fi_Ji best sea soned timber, with Gilpin axles. Gray patent standard for folding sheep.



Winners jf the Goto Mxdal at it* Melbourne Exhibition for their Doublt Furrow Plough, vide Jurors’ Report:— “ Ploughs—ln ploughs there . one ex hlblt to which we wish to draw sped* attention as being the best, and that the Double Furrow of Bek* and Gray, Dunedin, New Zealand, Indnlsb and a structlon It is far superior to any other Bakaia. The New Zealand Loan Mercanth Agency Company are now representing a In this district REID * GRAV TE. KILWORTH, Architecture . and Mechanical Draughtsman, and Building Contractor. Office:—Steam Bee Hive, Sash, Door, and Cabinet Factory- Wakannl Road, Ash burton. Workmanship Guaranteed at Lowest possible rates 11 3 Ashburton permanent BUILDING & INVESTMENT SOCIETY. The above Society pays Interest at rate of pec cent, per innnm for Da posits at Call, 6 per cent, per «nnnm fot three months, and , cent, per annma If fixed for 6 months or over. J WARD, Manager. Office Arcade Chan.oezs, Barnet , tree*



VALUABLE THAN If a 4 ail; Increasing demand and endless nnmber of testimonials are criterion of the popularity of an 11 then Dr Low’s CiaERRT PECTORAI one of the wonders of the present en lightened age. During the past wlnW 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 bee a ob tainable, numbers of lives have a saved by its timely use. Always have bottle in the house. Sold- everywhere Is 6d and Ss 6d pec bottle. Wholesale agents, Kempthorne, Prosser and Co Christchurch, and at the proprietor, H Citron, Chemist, Akaroa. Aahbnrtrr: Agent—Oh as. Neate, Chemist.



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Government Notice. PUBLIC TRUST OFFICE OF NEW ZEALAND. Atention 1b directed to the provision, the Acts establishing this Officce, and e the advantages placed thereby within eaaf reach of every colonist. Subject to such provisions, the State often to every peP son:— I.—About to make his for her Wih OodlciL 3.—lntending to provide for Wife aa Children or others by deed of Settlement 3. —Settling Property by way of rlage Settlement. 4. —Desiring to renounce the Trusts Will, having been appointed Executor Trustee under the same. 5. —Having acted as Trustee, Execn xo or Administrator, wishing to he relieved she burthen of Trusteeship ox Adminl) ration, the option of using the State i thinery, and gives an absolute guarante against loss of funds by fraud, peculator or dishonesty. Every information may be from ALEXANDER LEA Agent at Ohristohuei Ox from E. O. HAMSRTON. Fehllo Twit Wellington. UDKWB. Wth.Ssf