The Ashburton Guardian.

vot,. V—No. 1340

ASHBURTON. MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 13. 188fi

TRICE-ONE PENNY



Surveyor, Civil C E. FOOKS AND SONS, Architects, VITO, fcsGESBKBS, VaIUATOES, liICBWSBD Sub vetoes, aito Land Brokers, 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 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 return in time for the last train for Ashburton. Parcels and Orders will receive every attention. Horses and Baggies on hire. ln JOHN HOOD



AUSTRALASIAN ABO BL S EXPRE S. Parcels and Packages forwarded to any address, at cheap, through, inclusive One charge. No extras. No trouble. No charge for booking or for collecting p&okages up to 561ba 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 :



I ? r We are now receiving parcels for Home to despatch per Tongariro, 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. 8 1 872



Business Notices. BAKER BROS., Builders, Under taken, etc., Wakanul road and Cass street —B.B. desire to state that having the moat recent and Improved Hbabsb and Motjehenq Coach, are prepared to furnish and conduct Funeralaon special and most reasonable terms. Country orders will receive prompt attention. Note the ad dress, comer of Wakanul road and Cass street. Orders may be left at the Ash burton Coach Factory; or Box 16, Post Office Ashburton. *67



Mount somers & methyen ROYAL MAIL COACH. On and after January Ist, 1885, the undersigned will run a Coach each Mon day, Wednesday and Saturday, starting at noon from Hood’s Hotel, Mount Somers, for Sprintburn and Alford Forest, there connectingwithDuffsOoachfrom Methven returning same evening. Fares —Spring- burn, 2s, return, 3s; Alford Forest, 4s, return, 6s. 1 27 T. TTTX’. MBS KENNEDY & MISS CAMERON dressmakers, mpton’s Buildings, Moore street, Ashburton, N.B. Registry Office ft r Female Ser vants. ARRIVAL OF NEW BOOKS. COURT Life Below Stairs, Humorous Works of Theodore Hook, Letters from Hell, Journals of Major-General Gordon at Khar toum, Stonehenge’s British Bmal Sports, Newspaper Readers’ Companion, Scottish Life and Character by Dean Ramsay, The Grey hound—by Stonehenge, Book of Snobs—by Thackeray. Macaulay’s Essays and Lays of Ancient Rome, Mayhews* Hor»a Doctor, The Horse—by Stonehenge. Complete Works of Axtemns Ward in X voL, Choice Works Mark Twain 1 vol.. Religious Anecdotes of Scotland —by Adamson, Sheep, Cattle and Horse—by Youatt, Sunday at Home, Leisure Hour, America —by Mackenzie, Nineteenth Century— by Mackenzie j Madagascar .and France, Spons Mechanics Own Book, Short History of Onr Own Times —by Justin McCarthy,The Shadow ofa Crime—by Hall Caine. Intnpes of a Prisoner—by E Gaborian, Clarissa’s Tangled Web, Decameron of Boccacmo, Mm ° People—by L. M. Gray, The Machse Portrait Gallery, Evan Harrington —by George Meredith, The Reporter’s Companion, Erie. THOS. F. FAELEY, BOOKSELLER, STATIONER, AND PRINTER, SAUNDERS’ BUILDINGS, ASHBURTON, m 11



-Cl 'rn £A per day to bo made by per 80ng of either Bex , in j 'their 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. Bays and girls earn nearly as much as men. Full particulars and Instructions mallo rae. Now la the time—don’t delay, but write to ns at once. Address Stinson as* Do Portland 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.’a 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. 1 SHBURTON COAL A AND FIREWOOD DEPOT- R. S. Bean Begs to inform the Inhabitants of Ash burton that ho has a splendid lot of Blue Derwent Potatoes for sale. NEWCASTLE. WESTPORT, AND BROOKFIELD COAL at lowest rates. Firewood, Poets and Bails, Stakes Etc., Potatoes, Chaff, Oats, Bran, Sharps, Etc.



R. S. BEAN, 419 West street. Standard Sewing achine. PEOIAL NOTICE



the light-eunning STANDARD SEWING MACHINE, The STANDARD hu more Improvements than all the other Sewing Machines pat together I Has always been the best and Is now the cheapest. That It meets every require ment of a critical public Is shown by its great popularity and In creasing sale through out America Bui ope, Australia and New Zea land.



AGENT FOR ASHBURTON— W. O. Page, AST BTRHISTJ



Public Announcements. Mrs Adams AGENT FOR MADAME WEIGEL'S PATTERNS, HAS now on hand a nice assortment of crewel wools, silks, filoselle, flossette, 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



FRUIT TREES ! FRUIT TREES I FRUIT TREES ! BANGIORA NURSERY. W. E. IVORY BEGS to inform bis patrons ini the Ashburton district that orders for the season will he 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, Qrane Vines, and Bruiting Trees of Gooseberry Currants ; also, I’ines and other Shelter Trees. Catalogues on application. May 21, 1886.



HGRIE3SELIOH AND 00 • WEAVE US’ HALL, WOOL EXCHANGE, LONDON, SHIPPING AND COMMISSION MERCHANTS, Established 1855. Ship to order any description ot British and Continental Goods upon 2£ per cent, commission, selected by buyers with Colonial experience, and attend to the prompt realisation ot Produce at highest prices upon I per cent, commission. Ovdrffs 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 I



DE E R I N G’ S E B R I N G’ S Twine Binder. "WITH LATEST IMPROVEMENTS for 1885 0. REDUCED PRIOE-£r)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 not stand In the way, we have determined to soil all machines for coming ceason 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, Aeent for Ashburton.



Di Speer’s, PR IYA T B DISPENSARY, now permanently established In Octagon Chambers, I os>’ Buildings, opposite Town Hall, DUNEDIN, for the Scientific and Speedy Cure of Chronic, Nervbus, 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 most expert Physician in his specialty in the UnUed 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 s»y,comeand 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 he will not uadercake a caso unless he is I 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. —I wish it distinctly understood that I do not claim to perform impossibilities, or to have a miraculous power. All applying to mo 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. Coll or ad dress: Dr H. J. Speer, Dunedin. Office Hours: 9 to 12, 1 to 4, 6 to 8 p.m.; Sun days, 10 to 12. N.B. All Medicino ne cessary for a complete cure 'can be sent free from on receipt* of symptoms.



Agricultural Machine Shoi>, WAKANDI ROAD. CHARLES RAY Repairs Engines, Combines, Chaff-cutters, Reapers and Binders, and ail classes of machinery. Special attention given tc Bicycles. Tricycles and Sewing Machines. Lawn Mowers repaired, sharpened and adjusted. Model work General repairs.



Christchurch Advertisements. D.I.C. SHOW DISPLAYS FOR SPRING SEASON.



AT the approach of mother Feason the Public are invit 4 to our FIRST GREAT DISPLAY OF SPRING NOVELTIES In all the DEPARTMENTS OF FASHION, We have great pleasure in issuing tl is invitation, as we have never exhibited on any previ us occasion such a RICH PROFUSION of Fabrics, Novelties, and Effects, The beantyjof which transforms the Spacious Warehouse, and calls forth admiration and wone’er. Cn this Special Occasion The Ware house will bo OPEN till 0 p.ra. on SATURDAY. EVERY ARTICLE AT WHOLESALE WAREHOUSE PRICE, THE DRAPERY AND GENERAL IMPORTING COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND, LIMITED, Cashel Stheet, CHRISTCHURCH. B. HALLENBTEIN, Chairman. E. 0. BROWN, Manager.



Metropolitan Motel CASHEL STREET, Chrlaiohuroh. (Under Proprietorship since April, 1885). THE above Hotel has been thoroughly painted, papered and renovated, and 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, 6s fid; per week, LI 10sj per 28 days, L 6. (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 .' cnlars, app.v premises ; or, by . to MANAGER Metropolitan Hotel, 6 18 11 £ -naren.



A WONDERFUL BOOK FOR Is. CONTAIN I tH; -i r\r\ TRICKS AND DELUSIONS WITH iUU CARDS 25 MARVELLOUS COIN TRICKS, 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 GAMES, 4c,, |And over 200 TRICKS WITH CONJURING APPARATUS.



All illustiated, explained, and made simple, vrith a catalogue of English, French, and Ameiican Novelties, Games, Toys, <fee. Covering over 300 pages and illustrated with over 300 woodblocks. Eoth books mailee free for Is. JACK AND HIS BBIDE. Mecnanical FIGURES DANCE to MUSIC and keep perfect time. Is 3d each, the pair 2s. THE WIZARD OF THE NORTH’S CHANGEABLE PACK UP CARDS Wonderful Changes with Lightning Rapidity Is 2d, poet free. N.S.W. stamps taken at par; poet office orders and postal notes preferred. If (tamps 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 tne 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!



Sporting SPRING MEETING, THURSDAY AND FRIDAY, [November 25 and 26, 1886. President, B. G. Wright, ; Vice-Presi dent, J. Grigg ; Judge, Matthew St'tt Stewards, H. Friedlander, W. B. Den shire, J. 0. N Grigg, R. Friedlander, W. 0. Walker, Drs Hoes and Leahy; Treasurer—(l C. 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 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. 14 mile. District horses only. 2. Welter Handicap, of 45 sovs ; nomi nation, 1 sov ; acceptance, 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 ; nomination, 1 sov ; acceptance 3 sovs. Second horse to receive 10 sovs from tbestake. 14 mile. 4 County Plate Handicap, of 40 sovs. nomination, 1 sov ; acceptance, 1 sov. Second horse to recede 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, 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’ Fcrsk, of 25 sovs; welter weights for ago. Gentlemen riders. Entrance, 1 sovs. mile. District horses only. 4 Totalisator Stakes, of 15 sovs minimum weight, Bst ; nomination 1 sov, to bo made to the Secretary immediately after the Ladies’ I’urso is run. The winner to be sold imme diately after the race for 10 sovs, any surplus to go to the funds of fhe Club. £ mile. 5, Flying Handicap, of 40 sovs ; nomina tion, 1 sov ; acceptance, 1 sov. Second horse to receive 5 sovs from the stake. 1 mile, 6. 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.



RULES Ai.D 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 has been commonly resident in the district lying between the rivers Selwyn and VVaitaki 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 ’Q p.m. on Monday November 1 1886 WEIGHTS. Weights for the first day’s handicaps will be declared on Monday November 15 1886. Weights for the second day’s handicaps will bo 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 secand day’s handicaps at 9 o’clock on the even ing'of the first day’s racing. C. G. FOOKS, Secrets r



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



Hayes and Co. Great Gift Sale OF DRAPERY, CLOTHING, BOOTS, GROCERIES, & PROVISIONS FOB THREE MONTHS ONLY. HAVE S & CO, FINDING their Stock excessively largo have determined to reduce it fully ono-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. The following is the Prize List : Ist PRIZE, value £5 2nd ~ „ £3 1 3rd „ £2 • And 10 PRIZES, value 20a 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. Read this Carefully. THE GLASSJ JAR 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 Peas the Lucky Jar C' n'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 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 rath.



This is no deception, but the power of a READY MO>EY BUSINESS The following list of Bargains is worthy of special notice : White Calico, 24d per yard Grey Calico, 34d per yard Grey Calico, yard wide, 2s 9d per doz Welsh Flannel, 9d per yard Scarlet Flannel, 10£d per yard Fine All-wool Saxony, Is per yard Cream Holland, 5d per yard Colored Bed Quilts, 3s 3d and 3s 6d Scotch Cloth Blankets, 6s lid, 8s 6d, and 9s lid per pair Witney Blankets from 7s 9d Checked Winceys, 44d and sfd Bleached Sheeting, 2 yards, B£d per yard, wonderful value Homespuns, 9£d, and 104 d Double-width Cashmeres, all colors, Is 4.Jd per yard Black Cashmeres, Is and Is 3d All other Dress Materials Greatly Reduced Ladies’ Wool Squares, 8d Men’s Heavy Tweed Trousers, 7s lid Men’s Tweed Suits from 10s 6d Boys’ Overcoats, 2s lid A grand lino in Youths’ Tweed Trousers, 5s 9d Boys’ Suits from 4s 6d Ladies’ Cloth Jackets, 4s Oilcloth, 1 yard wide, CJd 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 Linen which cannot be rubbed out. We are also paying special attention to Prices in our GROCERY DEPARTMENT. Hayes and Co. ARCADE Christchurch Advertisements. His tiordship’s HOTEL AND LARDER, LICHFIELD STREEP, Christchurch. THE Propletor of the above Hotel bega 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 conntry for ONE SHILLING. The bill of fare will comprise Poultry, Game, Fish, etc., etc., in season. Grills to perfection at any hour. PRIVATE ROOMS FOB LADIES. Books of Tickets are now issued at reduced rates. A String Band will play all 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 C’s— Comfort 1 Cheapness 1! Convenience AT WALLACE’S Central Hotel, Corner of Gloucester and Gelonbo street. 10 677 A Night Porter Kept,



Business Notices. NOTICE TO OWNERS OF DOGS. I HEREBY give Notice that all Doga found interfering with Sheep on this Estate wiil 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 ineffectual. Sold in tins, 6d, Is, and 2s 6deaoh, by all chemists. 1 2



WILHELM ZANDER has always on hand a good variety of BEST TOBACCO, Including—Williams’ Roby Twist, Yeans Navy Twist and Nailrod, High Admiral, Signet, Jnno, and other beat brands. IN CIGARETTES— Old Judge, Welcome, Vanity Fair, Opera Faffs, Chancellors, Old Rip, Little Beantlea 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 descrlotion kept In stock. Ladles and Gentlemen's Hairdressing Saloons. Wilhelm Zander, TOBACCONIST AND HAIRDRESSER East street, Ashburton.



Public Notices. rjlO WARMERS The Ashburton Woollen Manufacturing Company, Limited, la a Cash Buyer of Wool Apply at the Factory. 11 40



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



Woolpacks (FULL SIZE) Cornsacks TO A.BRIYE Friedlander Bros.



W. Fowke, bootmaker, BEGS to Inform his friends and the public generally that he has started bnsiness on hla own account. Re hopes by strict attention to business and making a good article, to secure a share of public patronage- Address—BUßN KTI i.REET, i premises ooeaplid by Mr J Heseh.



Business Notices ONE box of Clark’s b 41 pills Is war* ranted to care all discharges from the urinary organs in either sex (acquired oe constitutional), gravel and pains in ike back. Guaranteed free from mercury Sold in boxes 4s 6d oach, by all chemist! and patent medicine vendors. Sole pee, prieiora, The Lincoln and Midland Corns ties Drug Co., Lincoln, England. Whole* sale of all the wholesale houses.



New Seed-Sower For Sowing Grain, Grass, Turnip, Mangold, etc., and the Turnip Sower be arranged, when ordered, to bow Lncenr or other email seeds simultaneously sowing of Ryegrass if desired. It is only Sower in the Market that will sow with absolute regularity on either excel* sively rough or very smooth land- It will sow any desired quantity of Grain w Grass by simply changing one wheel. Corn Drills all Sizes. Jointed Pulverising Disc Harrows,— The Beat.—Over 500 in use. Improved Prize Ohawcutires.— Wlil cast-steel mouthpieces, when property handled, make no long straws, cons* quently chaS requires r - ' riddling. Th are in use largely all over Hew Zealan several of the large-sized machines beia lately fitted up at Christchurch. Impkoved Double and Treble FdrboW Ploughs. —The beat, and conseqnent the cheapest in the market. 3,4, and leaf harrows. Square linked chain bar rows- Hew design of tripod barrows, and 7 tined field grubbers. Cambridc rollers, 20, 24, and 26 inches diam. Plal cylinder field tollers. Horse gears for 2,3, and 4 horses. Best iron-baW* swingle-trees. Ropes and pully gear fat 4-borse yokes. Threshing machine fit tings Belting all sizes. Iron and bras* castings of all kinds to order. Fenohu standards cut and punched to any lengta and guage. Drays made fi_.n beat sea soned timber, with Gilpin axles. Qr&y patent standard for folding sheep.



Winners, the Gold Wan at. at the Melbourne Exhibition for their Doubl* Fdbkow Plough, vide Jurors’ Report: — “ Floi'-hs—ln ploughs there . one ex hibit to which we wish to draw sped* attention as being the best, and that the Doable Furrow of Rek and Grav Dunedin, Mew Zealand, inimish and" a atruction it is far superior to any other Bakaia. The New Zealand Loan Mercantk Agency Company are now representing a in this district REID « OR AY TE. KILWORTH, Architecture . and Mechanical Draughtsman, and Building Jontractor. Office:—Steam Bee Hive, Sash, Door, and Cabinet Factory Wakanci Road, Ashburton. Workmanship Guaranteed at Lowest possible rates 11 3 Jt SHBURTON PERMANENT BUILDING & INVESTMENT SOCIETY. The above Society pays interest at rate of 4$ per cent, per annum for Da posits at Call, 5 per cent, per annum foi three months, and , yer cent, per «nnna if fixed for 6 months or over. J WARD, manager. Office ;- Arcade Chamoeia, Burnet tree* ORE VALUABLE THAN



If a 4all; Increasing demand and endless number of testimonials are criterion of the popularity of an then Dr Low’s CHERRY PECTORAI one of the wonders of the present eu lightened age. During the past wintj 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 3 ob talnable, numbers of lives have saved by its timely use. Always have bottle in the house. Sold everywhere Is 6d and 8a 6d per bottle. Wholesale agents, Kempthorne, Prosser and do Christchurch, and at the proprietor, BT Citron, Chemist, Akaroa. Ashburton Agent—Ohaa. Neate, Chemist.



ATCHMAKERS tfEWELLERS, CH-CH. Government Notice. mHE PUBLIC TRUST OFFICE i OF NEW ZEALAND. Atentlon 1b directed to the provision* the Acts establishing this Officce, and e the advantages placed thereby within easy reach of every colonist. Subject to such provisions, the State offers to every pe? son : I. About to make his for her WiL Codicil. -2 to provide for Wife an Children or others by deed of Settlement 3.—Settling Property by way of riage Settlement. £—Desiring to renounce the Trusts Will, having been appointed Execute' Trustee under the same.



5. —Having acted as Trustee, Execu xo or Administrator, wishing to be relieved she burthen of Trustee'hip or Admlnl] ration, the option of using the State i thinery, and gives an absolute guarante against loss of funds by fraud, peculatin' or dishonesty. Every information may be from ATjKXAMJDEK LEA Agent at Chriatchui* 0# from R, O. HAMEETON, Peblto Tiuste Wellington, ttthtfaf