The Ashburton Guardian.

YOU. V,—No. 1314

ASHBURTON. FRIDAY AUGUST 13. IBBft

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Surveyor, Civil Engineers, &c» C B. BOOKS A.ND SONS, ArcMtects, vivil KaormsaES, Valuators, Licbhssd Suevbtoes, AND Land Bbokees, TRIANGLE, WAKANUI ROAD, Ashbtjetow. Conveyances TIN WALD AND MOUNT SOMERS RAILWAY. MOUNT SOMERS AND CAVENDISH ROYAL MAIL COACH. The above Coach leaves Hood’s hotel for Cavendish Railway Station everyday, meeting each train. Passengers by morning train may pro ceed by coach to Alford Forest, thence *■" Methven in time for the last train 1 Christchurch, or may return In time the last train for Ashburton. Parcels and Orders will receive every attention. Horses and Buggies on hire ln JOHN HOOD i for AUSTRALASIAN AR 0 E L'B EXPRES 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 Bail, and to Great Britain, Europe and Australia by every steamer. Extract from tariff, Including all charges to Address of Consignee : 3 S & § s r r g* O- O CP. > _ t 8 E v* g , a* * i i We are now receiving parcels for Home o despatch per Tongariro, sailing this □onth. 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 1572 Business Notices. 5 AKER BROS., Builders, Under takers, etc., Wakanul road and Casa reet —B.B. desire to state that having te most recent and improved Hbabsb and Eoubhino Coach, are prepared to furnish id conduct Funerals on special and most asonablo terms. Country orders will celve prompt attention. Note the ad 'ess, corner of Wafcanui road and Cass reet. Orders may be left at the Aah arton Coach Factory; or Box 16, Post ffioe A ah bur ton. 167 Mount somers & methven ROYAL MAIL COACH. On and after January Ist, 1885, the -undersigned will run a Coach each Tues day, Thursday and Saturday, starting at coon from Hood’s Hotel, Mount Somers, (or Sprin, butn and Alford Forest, there connecting with DufF s Coach from Methven returning same evening. Fares—Spring burn, 2s, return, 3s; Alford Forest, 4a, return, 6s. 1 87 T. HIX. MBS KENNEDY & MISS CAMERON DRESSMAKERS, mpton’s Buildings, Moore street, Ashburton. N.B. —Registry Office for Female Ser vant*. = x = AL OF NEW BOOKS. COURT Life Below Stairs, Humorous Works of TV cod ore Hook, Letters from Hell, Journals of Major-General Gordon at Khar toum, Etoneherge’s British Rural 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’ Horse Doctor, The Horse—by Stonehenge, Complete Works of Artemas Ward in i vol., Choice Works Mark Twain—l 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, Intrigues of a Poisoner—by E Gaborian, Clarissa’s Tangled Web, Decameron of Boccaccio, Mine Own People—by L. M. Gray, The Maclise Portrait Gallery, Evan Harrington —by George Meredith, The Eeporter’s Companion, Brie. THOS. F. FARLEY, BOOKSELLER, STATIONER, AND PRINTER, SAUNDERS’ BUILDINGS, ASHBURTON, mil X? 1 »pa 4? A. P« r day to be made by per- S'JL owtr gona of either sex, In their own localities, at work for us. New Business. All meet with wonderful suc cess. Anyone can do the work. Capita] not required. ,We will start you. Outfit ffgrth £1 stalled free. The employment particularly adapted to the region In which this publication circulates. Boys and girls earn nearly as much as men. Poll particulars and Instructions malio pee. Now is the time —don’t delay, but write to os at once. Address Stinson Do Portland, Maine, States



Public Notices: Caution, SOME unscrupulous firms are trying to force on the New 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. A SH BURTON AND FIREWOOD DEPOT. GOAL E. S, Bean Begs to Inform the inhabitants of Ash burton that he has a splendid lot of Blue Derwent Potatoss for sale. NEWCASTLE. WESTPORT, AND BROOKFIELD COAL at lowest rates. Firewood, Posts and Rails, Stakes Etc., Potatoes, Chaff, Oats, Bran, Sharps, Etc B. 419 S. BEAN, West street. Standard Sewing achien. S p EOIAL NOTICE. E THE LIGHT-RUNNING r p ¥ F tl w IB P STANDARD oi ai w ui 81 SEWING MACHINE r< y p 1 S£ ol The STANDARD has more Improvements than all the other Sewing Machines pnt together I Has always been the best and is now the cheapest. That it meets every require ment of a critical public la shown by Its great popularity and in creasing sale throughout America Europe, Australia and New Zea land. J D ai ai la B a tl ii R v E F I ti E I I 0 c t] ti P ii a ti 9! 1 I c c 8 h c 0 V 1 c 'J f 1 1 1 AGENT FOR ASHBURTON— . W. 0. Page, MSI SIBWI



Public A nnouncementa. FRUIT TREES ! FRUIT TREES ! FRUIT TREES ! RANGIORA NURSERY. W. E. IVORY BEGS to inform his patrons in tho Ashburton district that orders for tho season will ho executed direct from the Nursery. My stock is very largo and grown, and consists’ of 2 and 3-ycar old Apple, Pear, Plum, Peach. Nectarine, Cherry, Apricot, Almond, Quince, Medlar, Walnut, Grape Vines, and Fruiting Trees of Gooseberry a T, d Currants ; also, Pines and other Shelter Trcos. Catalogues on 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, flossette, lace, braids, transfer patterns, new designs, crash, oatmeal and satin cloths for art needlework, five o’clock tea cloths, embroidery frames, oto. THE LITTLE SHOP (Next Mr Ranger’s baker O'- GRIESSELTOIT AND CO i I ' 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 cl Produce at highest prices epou 1 per cent, commission. Oxdiirs 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 DE E R I N G’ S E E R I N G’ S Twine Binder. WITH LATEST IMPRO'YEMENIS for 1885 0. REDUCED PRICE-£:,O. , Every Machine with latest improvements, _j two knives and a supply of small extras. The agents being desirous that the Peering 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 1 POUNDS. jj For simplicity of construction, lightness of draught, economy of repairs, strength and efficiency, it stands unequalled, whilst for excellence of work In the field, j under all conditions of crop, It cannot be surpassed. In confirmation of Its superiority, w-e refer to the many prizes obtained each year, and also to the testimonials from practical New Zealand farmers, as well as I satisfaction expressed by every purchaser of machines. D. WILLIAMSON, Agent for Ashburton. Di Speer's PRIVATE DISPENSARY, now _ permanently established in DONE DIN. Established for the Scientific 5 and Speedy Cure of Chronic, Nervous, and Special Diseases. Dr Speer is a regu lar Graduated Physician, educated at Harvard College, ll ,S. He has devoted ■* a lifetime to, and is acknowledged to be f the most expert Physician in his specialty | in 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- t tiam, 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 sya- I tern, by improper use of calomel, seed, which produce an annual crop of disease). To such he would say, come and bo healed. It matters not what your troubles may be, come and let the Doctor examine year cose. 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 I do not claim to perform impossibilities, or to have a miraculous power, All applying to me will receive ' my honest opinion of their complaints. No experimenting. I will guarantee a positive cure in every case I undertake, i or forfeit L2OO. Consultation in Office or by letter, FEREB. Charges Moderate. Examination and Advice Ll. Call or ad dress: Dr H. J. Speer, Dunedin. Office Hours: 9to 12, 1 to 4,6 to 8 p.m.; Sun days, 10 to 12, N.B, All Medicines ne ces or a complete cure can be sent n observation on receipt of avmn AGRICULTURAL Machine Shop, WAKANUI ROAD. CHARLES RAY Repairs Engines, Combines, Chaff-cutters, Reapers and Binders, and all classes of machinery. Special attention given ti Bicycler, Tricycles and Sewing Machines. Lawn Mowers repaired, sharpened and adjasted. Model work. General repairs. I $



Christchurch A dvertisexnents. D.I.C. GREATj| EXTENSION OF PREMISES THE incr<?aßlne trade of the'ED.I.C. neces sitates the extension of oor alreadj SPACIOUS WAREHOUSE, and having ful confidence in the great future of Canterbury we have decided to nearly double the size ol our present warehouse. As this alteration would entail the moving backwards andjfor wards of stock, we have resolved to hold aj GREAT CLEARING SALE FOR FOURTEEN DAYS, Commencing JUNE'SOth. Instructions havin been given to the heads of all Departments t give extra inducements to buyers, all clasae ■ere 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. lIALLENSTEIN, Chairman. E C. BROWN, Manager. Metropolitan Hotel CASHEL STREET, Chrislchurch. (Under Proprietorship since April, 1885), CHE above Hotel has been thoroughly painted, papered and renovated, and : equal to any Hotel In Christchurch for tuation, position and accommodation, eing at once close to the Centre of the ity, and within five minutes’ walk of the Ailway Station. erms—Per day, 5s '6d; per week, LI 10s; per 28 days, L 6. (Private apartments by arrangement), ermanent boarders, LI 5a week. Ordinary, from 12 to 2 p.m. d’Hdte, at 6.15 p. m For farther ’culars, app - remises ; or, by , to MANAGER Metropolitan Hotel, 18 ii n. ttn. WONIERFUL 800 CONTAINING 100. TRICKS And DELUSIONS With Cards. 25 Marvellous COIN TRICK For the perform ance of which only a common oack cf ’ cards and tne ordi nary coins of the realm are needed. All fully Ex plained. Also, A largo collection of AMUSING* Riddles, Charades, GAMES, <tc. And over 1 200 TRICKS WITH CONJURING APPARATUS. .11 illustrated, explained, and made simple, r ith a catalogue of English, French, nnd .merican Noveliks, Games,Toys,4o., covering pages and illustrated wiih oyer 800 ockd- Both books mailed free for Is. CK AND HIS Bh Mechanical FIG U R D inco to And Keep Perfect Time. Is 31 each, pair 2s. THE WIZARD OF THE NORTH’S CHANGEABLE PACK OF CARDS , Vonderful Changes with Lightning Rapidity Is 2d, post free. N.B.W. stamps taken at par} post office >rders and postal notes preferred. If stamps >f other colonies are sent add 2d in the shilling or exchange. Take Notice—To advertise our business ve will for a short time send 1 ne whole of the ibove mentioned articles to one address post mid f r 2s 6d. Address all orders: El. YOKK * CO,, 401 George street, Sydney. Lock Box 41, King street, Post Office. 1522 BEWARE! BEWAREII OF IMITATIONS. ASK FOR HOULT’S TONIC Herbal Beer. None Genuine except that bearing my label. Try It! Try it 11 It is one of the Best Medicinal and Summer Tonics ever offered to the Public. Delivered in Ashburton at 2s par dozen. Bottles not returned will be charged for. T. HOULT, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. U 8



Sporting. J> AGING 0L SPUING NESTING. THURSDAY AND FRIDAY, November 25 and 26, 1886. ____ r ZV£*’ President, E. G. Wright, ; Vice-Presi dent, J. Grigg ; Judge, Matthew St'tt Stewards, H. Fried lander, W. B. Den shire, J C. N Grigg, R. Friedlander, W. (j Walker, Drs Ross and Leahy ; Treasurer—(!. C. Fooks ; Clerk of the Scales, M. Friedlander ; Clerk of tho (bourse, A. Fewson ; Handi cappers, F. Cotton, C. C. Fooks, M. Stitt and Dr Leahy, First race to start at 1 p ra.



FIRST DAY. 1. O'HJNty Hchdlk Race, of 30 sovs ; over six flights of hurdles, about 3ft Gin high ; nomina ! ion, 1 sov ; accep tance, 1 sov. Second horse to receive 5 sovs from the stake. mile District horses only. 2. Welter Handicap, of 45 sovs ; nomi nation, 1 sov ; nrci-ptanco, li sov ; minimum weight, 10st. Second horse to receive 6 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 the stake. 11 mile. 4. County Plate Handicap, of 40 sova, nomination, 1 sov ; acceptance, 1 sov. Second horse to receive 5 sovs from the stake. 1| Sin Tc. District horses only. 5. Post Stakes, of 15 sovs ; catch weights; nomination, 1 sov, to be made to the Secretary immediately after the County Plate is run. The winner to bo sold by auction imme diately after the race for 15 sovs, any surplus to go to the funds of the Club. 1 mile. 6. Spring Handicap, of 50 sovs ; nomina tion, 1 sov ; acceptance, 11 sov. J 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. Lambs’ Pcbsb, of 25 sovs; welter weights for age. Gentlemen riders. Entrance, 1 sovs. 11 mile. District horses only. 4. Totalisatok 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 be sold imme d lately after the race for 10 sovs, any su r plus to go to the funds of the Club. 1 mile. . Flying Handicap, of 40 sovs ; nomina tion, I sov ; acceptance, 1 sov. Second horse to receive 5 sovs from the stake. 1 mile. 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 bo notified to the Secretary within 10 minutes of declara'ion of weights. 1 mile, RULES AND REGUL ATIONS. 1. No entry will be received except on the condition that all dispntes, 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 oiatrict 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 dlstr’ ct during the same period. 3. Five per cent will be deducted from the groas 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 tees, name, age 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'a 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* ing of the first day’s racing. C. C. FOOKS, Secretary. Davis’s Herbal Beer ON account of Persons selling Inferior Herbal Beer and representing it as mine, I have to ask the public to see chat BACH BOTTLE BEARS A RED AND WHITE LABEL .With My Name and Trade Mark on. None gennlne without it. DAVIS’S TONIcThERBAIi BEER la acknowledged by the travelling public ‘i ba 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.ced on daily. DAYIS’S HERBAL B EB AND 108 BRINK MANUFACTORY, East Sxrbbt, Asb b prton'’



Sporting. ASHBURTON HUNT CLUB STEEPLECHASES, To be held on the RACECOURSE, ASHBURTON, On WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 18, 1886. Patron, Hon J. McLean ; President, Mr E. G. Wright ; Vice-Presidents, Messrs John Qrigg, C. G. Hawdon, Drs Leahy and Ross ; Stewards. Messrs Bowyer, Denshire, Fooks, J. C. N. Grigg, Mere wether, McOwen, Rutherford, Reid, Upton, and Dr Leahy; Judge, Mr Matthew Stitt; Starter, Dr Leahy ; Clerk of the Scales, Mr Davis ; Clerk of the Course, Mr G. F. Scott ; Hand!- cappers, Messrs Cotton, Stitt, and Upton.



The first race to start i 1. Handicap Hurdle Ba over eight flights of 3ft 6:n high ; noi acceptance, ss. Oj horses that have hunted with the Ash Two Miles. 2. Hunt Club Steeplechas minimum weight lOi (trophy or cash ; non acceptances, 10s ; ope hunters ; amateur rid< three miles over fair h 3. Selling Hack Back, post entry, 10s; no we the winner to be s immediately after th realised above 15 so l funds of the Club. T 1 a mile on the flat. 4. Maiden Steeplechase sovs, for horses that' an advertised steeple for age ; entrance, 15a district horses that h larly hunted with Hounds. About two 5. Hunter’s Fiat Eace I sovs ; minimum weigl nation, 10s ; acceptai to all qualified hm before starting for t qualify over a hurdl faction of the Steward 6. Consolation Handicap of 10 sovs ; nominatic anco free. One and a RULES AND BEGUI . No entry will be rec; the condition that all di and objections arising out shall be decided by the Stei they may appoint ; their ( points connected with cat programme to be final. 2. Grand National Steep adhered to when applicabh 3 A district horse sh orse that h's been comt ;n the Ashburton County 1886, and up to the date coming meeting, and owne who has resided in the said the same period.—A qunlifi mean any horse that h hunted, at least three tin recognised pack of houn season 1886. 4. Five per cent, will be the gross of all money accordance with this p: expenses of the coursei 5. All nominations and ( to the funds of the Club. 6. An amateur rider person who has never r and who is a member oi Hunt Club. 7. Professional riders wi to carry 71b extra, in all i they are admitted, except i 8. Nominations, accomp age, description < of rider, and a master -ificate as to the qualificatii the hands of the Secretary p.m. on Saturday, Augus 9. Weight? will be deck day, August 12. 10. Acceptances must b Secretary not later that Tuesday, August 17. B SA



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 an/ damage done. DONALD McLEAN. 1 167 Lagmhor. KEATING’S POWDER destroys bugs, fleas, moths, bedtles,'aud 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, 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 PnSs, Chancellors, Old Rip, Little Beauties. Durham, etc. PIPES— A Splendid Assortment, both In ease and without. CIGARETTE & CIGAR HOLDERS— ; A large variety to choose from. j Fishing Tackle, Cricketing Material, j Footballs, Lawn Tennis, and a large , stock of Fancy Goods of every ( desorintion kept In stock. \ Ladies and Gentlemen’s Hairdressing 4 Saloons. t _ c Wilhelm Zander, | TOBACCONIST AND HAIRDRESSER J East street, Ashburton. ' ' ‘ * T 3 Public Notices. I fJIO farmers ‘ h The Ashburton Woollen Mannfactnring t Company, Limited, la a 0 Cash Buyer of Wool Apply at the Factory. 11 40 r i i TO FARMERS AND OTHERS W E ARE PURCHASERS OP r Wheat Oats Barley Bye Grass « AND OTHER PRODUCE, * FOR WHICH WE ARE PRETAX,VED J TO GIVE ' I HIGHEST MARKET VALUE. € * a . I ] i ( ( Woolpacks w (FULL SIZE) Cornsacks TO ARRIVE Friedlander Bros. W. Fowke, BOOTMAKER, TkEGS to Inform his friends and the i> public general ly that he has started business on his ora account. He hopes by strict attention ho business and making a good article, to secure a share of public patronage. Address—BUl INBTI 3iiU£jfiT, 1 Premises occupied by ids J Meecb.



Easiness Notices ONE box of Clark’s b4l pi!;; la war ranted to care all discharges from the 8 urinary organa in either sex (acquired off s constitutional}, gravel and pains in the back. Guaranteed free from mercury. Sold in boxes 4a 6d each, by all chemists and patent medicine vendors. Sole proj prietors, The Lincoln and Midland Conn ’ ties Drug Co., Lincoln, England. Whole r sale of all the wholesale houses. I New Seed-Sower [ Per Sowing Grain, Grass, Turnip, I Mangold, etc., and the Tuynip f-Awer bearrangad, when ottered,to so?- bucenr or other small seeds simultaneous : y. sowing of Ryegrass if desired. It D only Sower In the Market that v • sow with absolute regularity on eitii - < xcea siyeiy rough or very smooth land. It will sow any desired quantity of Of Grass by simply changing one wlioei. Corn Drills all Sizes. Jointed Pulvebtsdto DisoßAKiiowa. The Best.—Over 500 in use. Improved Prize Ohappc utters. —Wit! cast-steel mouthpieces, when properly handled, make no long straws, coaae quently chaff requires r-> riddling, Th are in nae largely all over .New Zealan several of the large-sized machines bcdw lately fitted up at Christchurch. Improved Double and Treble Fubsow Ploughs. —The best, and consequent., the cheapest in the market. 3,4, and leaf harrows. Square linked chain har rows- New design of tripod harrows, and 7 tined field grubbers. Cambr idg rollers, 20, 24, and 26 inches diatr.. Plain cylinder field rollers. Horse gears for L 2,3, and 4 horses. Best iron-bark awlnglo-trees. Ropes and pully gear foi 4-horae yokes. Threshing machine fit tings Belting all sizes. Iron and bras# castings of all kinds to order. Fencing standards cut and punched to any length and gnage. Drays made bust sea soned timber, with Oilpin axles. Gray’ patent standard for folding sheep. Winners if the Gold Medal fit tbf Melbourne Exhibition for their Doubls Fubbow Plough, vide Jurors’ Rep ,?t; — “ Flq;—as—ln ploughs there - oca ex hibit to which we wish to draw rpoola attention as being the beat, and that the Double Furrow of Bek; and Qrsw. Dunedin, New Zealand, indnish and -u atruetlon it is far superior to any ~thca Bakaia. The New Zealand Loan Mercsa Agency Company are now representing u» ?a this district RETU ■*: cr.: ■ - ■ TE. KXLWORTH, Architecture , and Mechanical Draughtsman, and Building Contractor. Office:—Steam Bee Hive, Sash, Doer, and Cabinet Factory- Wakanni Hoad, Asbhurtoa. Workmanship Guaranteed at Lowest possible rates 11 3 SHBURTON PERMANENT BOILDINQ & INVEbiAiLNX SOCIETY. The above Society pays Interest at th rate of per cent, ’ per annum for Da posits at Call, 5 pe r cent, per annum for three months, and per cent, per annua if fixed tor 6 months or over. J WARD. JAsnsger. Office ; - Arcade Ohamoeia, Burnet tree* JJOPJE VALUABLE THAN If a daily increasing demand and endless number of- testimonials arc criterion of the popularity of an rtial then Dr Low’s CFIERBY PECTORAI one of the wonders of the present ea lightened age. During the past winle - and spring diseases cf the throat an lungs have been very prevalent, and has been admitted on all sides that where ever this valuable remedy has been oh talnable, numbers of lives have been saved by its timely use. Always have bottle in the house. Sold "every where Is 6d and 2a 6d per bottle. Wholesale agents, Kempthorne, Prosser and Co Christchurch, and at the proprietor, H Citron, Chemist, Akaroa. Ashburton Agent—Chas. Neate, Chemist. AtCHMAKERS EWELIERS, G-- ~ e-T ---iChSe SH—QN' Government Notice. rilEB PUBLIC TRUST OFFICE 1 OF NEW ZEALAND. Aioation Is directed to the p; .-.u ion M the Acts establishing this Offices, and o the advantages placed thereby ffilhin easy ; each of every colonist. Subject to such provisions, the State c.flfera to ovary per son - 1. About to make hla for her \V ,1. CodioiL 2. —lntending to provide for Wife ac Children or others by deed of Setti.jment 3. —Settling Property by way of Mai. .!;; >■> Settlement. 4. —Desiring to renounce the TmDs Will, having been appointed Execute*. Trustee under the same. 5. —Having acted as Trustee, Lxeou io or Administrator, wishing to be relieved she burthen of Trustee:hip or Adminl? ration, the option of nwcig the State ms thinery, and gives an absolute guaranis against loss of funds by fraud, peculation or dishonesty. Every Information may be i>»sa ALEXANDER LEAN Agent at Ohrlatchcux Or from R, 0. HAMEIiTON, PffbUe T»aot« • Wellington, \Btl»M«f.