The Ashburton Guardian.

VOJLi. V,—No. 1418

ASHBURTON. TUESDAY. MAY 11. ISB6

TRICE-ONE PENNY



Surveyor, Civil Engineers, &c. C. B. FOOKS AND SONS Architects, Civil Bhodimbb, Yal-taxoes, Liomsm SUKVKOBS, AMD liAMD BBOKEES, triangle, wakanui road, Ashbtjktok, Conveyances* m rewtT,n AND MOUNT SOMERS RAILWAY. MOUNT SOMERS AND OAYENDISH ROYAL MAIL COACH. The above Oeach leaves Hood’s hotel or Cavendish Railway Station everyday, meeting each train. Passengers by morning train may pro coed by coach to Alford Forest {hence to Methven in time for the last train for Christchurch, or may return in time for A- u-f. train for Ashburton. and Orders will receive every atiefiuon. Horses and Buggies on hire. JOHN HOOD AUSTRALASIAN PARCELS EXPRESS sddrwsf Great Britain, Europe and AustraUa by eV EltmctTrom tariff. Including all charges to Address of Consignee ■A S n £» r r Fe are now receiving parcels tor noma despatch pot Tongarlro, sailing this nth. Revised cheap rates. [nsuranoe effected if desired. Cariff and all information on application CUFF & GRAHAM, Box 837 Post Office, Christchurch ; and Lyttelton. 8 1672 ?elephone22.



Business Not: Bakbb. BROS., Bt taken, etc., Wakann street—B.B. desire to sb the man recent and Impro Moukndso Coach, are pre and conduct Funerals on i reasonable terms. Coni receive prompt attention, dress, comer of Wakanul street. Orders may be burton Coach Factory; 01 Office Ashburton. Mount sombrs t ROYAL MAIL On and after January undersigned will run a Co day, Thursday and Satur noon from Hood’s Hotel, for Sprlngbutn and Alton connecting wlthDuffs Ooac returning same evening, bum, 2s, return, 3s; Alf return, s. 1 27 AT KENNEDY &MI dressmae Compton’s Buildings, I Ashburton N.B.—Registry Office 1 ▼ants. ARRIVAL OF NBA COURT life Below Stairs, of Theodore Hook, L Journals of Major-General tonm, Stonehenge’s Britis newspaper Headers’ Compel and Character by Dean Ra hound—by Stonehenge. Be Thackeray. Macaulay’s Ess Ancient Rome, May news i Horse—by Stonehenge, Co



Hgriesselioh AND 00. • WEAVERS' HALL, WOOL EXCHANGE, LONDON, ’ SHIPPING AND COMMISSION MERCHANTS, Established 1855. , Ship to order any description of British 1 and Continental Goods upon 2$ per cent, commission, selected by bay era with Colonial experience, and attend to the promp {realisation of Prodnce at highest prices npon 1 per cent, commission. Orders to be accompanied by Letters of Credit or part remittance In Bank Drafts or Prodnce. Open Policies of Insarance for floating cargoes to cover sea risks. References —Chief Office of the London and Westminster Bank, or Agra Bank, London, and m of the Colonial Banks. Current Price Lists. Produce Reports, and any necessary samples or information on application 1 35 J, Ballantyne & Co. DUNSTABLE HOUSE, THIS Old Established firm have now erected Very Large and Commodlons Premises, suitable for carrying on a First-class DRAPERY & CLOTHING BUSINESS, The comfort and convenience of customers have been care ally studied, and the Warehouse, which is spacious, lofty, and well-lighted, is generally acknowledged to be the beat of Its kind In New Zealand. J.B. & CO. are In a position to place before the public goods bought on the most advantageous terms from the manu facturers, and thus secure to all the beat value for money—quality and price being the reliable test for cheapness. NEW AUTUMN & WINTER GOODS Are now shown in all the departments. Millinery, Mantle, and Dressmaking in First-class Styles. A Large Stock of MEN’S AND BOY’S CLOTHING Now on hand, so well and favourably known for Excellence of Quality, Fit, and Workmanship. Our Own Manufacture. ! A HAT AND CAP FACTORY On the premises. Any style made to order. One Shilling off every Pound Cash Discount. ‘ DUNSTABLE HOUSE, Established 1854. 4 491 Stock Sales.



ilakaia Sales. WS bag to Intimate to one clients that for the fu»nte the SALES of STOCK; IMPLEMENTS and SUNDRIES will be held at the Rakata the LAST THURSDAY in every month. NEW ZEALAND LOAN AND MER CANTILE AGENCY COMPANY. 8 306 MATSON, COX .fe CO.



Private Dispensary, Palmerston Buildings, Foot d Queen-street, Auckland. Established for the Scien tific and Speedy Cure of Chronic, Nervous and Special Diseases. Dr. Speer is a Regular Graduated Pnysician, 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 United States. Young Men and Middle-aged Men, wh* suffer from Nervous and Physical Debility, Loss d Energy and Memory, Eruptions on the Face, Mental Depression, Kidney and Bladder Troubles, Neuralgia, Rheumatism, Scrofula, Salt Rheum, Paralysis, Fits, Spinal Disease, St Vitus' Dance, Liver Complaint, Asthma, Catarrh, Heart Disease, Gravel, Piles, &c* and are tired of taking mineral drugs, will do well to come and try the Doctor's method of cure, as it will, ii 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 im planted in their systems, by improper use of calomel, reedy which produce an annual crop of disease. To such he would say, come and be healed. It matters not what your troubles may be, come and let the Doctor examine your case. Jf it is curable , he wilt UU tou so; if ti is net, he will tell you that ; for be will not undertake a case unless he is confident of effecting a cure. It will cost you nothing for consul tation, so please call and satisfy yourselves that the Doc top understands your case. Dr. S. cures Humours, and of the Blood, and Ladies who are afflicted by pny 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 1 do not claim to perform impossibilities, PS |o have 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 £2OO. Consultation In Office or by Letter, Fbbb. Charges Moderate. iCwminifam and advice, £x. Call or address: Dr. H. I. Speer, Palmerston Buildings, Auckland, N.Z. Office Hours: 9 to ix, 1104, 6toß p.m.; Sundays, so to x*. N. B. All Medicines necessary for a complete eure can be sent free from observation oe receipt ■ tonploms. __ s D N N G’ G’ S Twine Binder. WITH LATEST IMPROVEMENTS •for 1885 6. REDUCED PRICE—£SO. Every Machine with latest Improvements, i two knives and a supply of small extras. The agents being desirous that the Deerlng 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 al 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, H cannot bo 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.



grioultural Machine Shop, WAKANCI ROAD. CHARLES RAY Repairs Engines, Combines, Chaff-cutters, Reapers and Binders, and all classes of machinery. Special attention given to Bicycles, Tricycles and Sewing Machines. Lawn Mowers repaired, sharpened and I adjusted. Model work. General repairs. 8



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 the attention once more to the facts that the Genuine American Co.’s Are put up In Sqnre, Panelled, Amber colored Bottles, with White Label on one side, printed in Black Letters, and Green Hop Cluster; and, on the other side, bellow 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. SHB ORTON RACING CLUB. AUTUMN MEETING. THURSDAY AND FRIDAY, MAY 13 AND 14, 1886, President—E. G. Wright. Vice-President —W. 0 Walker. Judge—M. Stitt. Stewards—W. B. Denshire,O. O. Fooks, H. Friedlander, ii. Friedlander, John Grlgg, 0. G. Hawdon, T. Leahy, W. G. Ross Treasurer—o. 0. Fooke. Starter—T. Leahy. Clerk of the Scales— M. Friedlander. Clerk of the Course —A. Hewson. Handicappers— The Handicapping Oomm t ee of the Club. First Race to start each day at 12.30 p.m. BOP BITTERS FIRST DAY.



1. Handicap Hurdle Race of 45 bovb ; orer eight flights of hurdles about 3ft 61n high ; nomination, 1 sov ; accep tance, 1 sov. The second horse to receive 6 sovs from the stake. Two miles. 2. District Welter Handicap of 25 sovs; nomination I sov ; acceptance 10a ; minimum weight 8 atone ; district horses only ; one mile. 3. Ashburton Autumn Handicap of 80 sovs; nomination, 1 sov ; acceptance, 2 sovs ; second horse to receive 10 sovs from the stake. 1$ mile. 4. Foal Stakes of 2 sovs each with 25 aovs added. For two-year-old colts, fillies, and geldings, bred, owned, and trained by residents in the district defined by rule 2. Colts, Bst 101 b ; fillies and geldings, Bst Sib. Nomi nation, 1 sov. Second horse to re ceive 5 sovs from the stake. The sweep to bo paid by 9 p m on May 12. Five fnrlongs. 6, Flying Handicap of 30 sovs ; nomina tion, 1 sov; acceptance, 1 sov. | mile 6. Posr {stakes of 15 sovs ; entrance, 1 sov, to be made to the Secretary immediately after the Flying Handi cap is run. No weight under 10 stone £ mile. The winner to be sold by auction Immediately after the race for 16 sovs, any surplus to go to the funds of the Club. District hctses only. SECOND DAY. 1. County Hurdle Rack (handicap) of 25 sovs ; over 6 flights of hurdles about 3ft 61n high; nomination, 1 sov; acceptance, 10s. mile. District horses only. 2. Grand Stand Handicap of 50 sovs ; nomination, 1 sov; acceptance, 1 sov. Second horse to receive 10 sovs from the stake. Seven furlongs. 3. Harvest Handicap of 30 sovs ; nomi nation, 1 sov ; acceptance, 1 sov. lj mile. District horses only. 4. Open Welter Handicap of 40 sovs ; nomination, 1 sov ; acceptance, 1 sov ; minimum weight 10 stone., 2 miles. For horses that have never won more than 25 aovs in one event on the flat. . 5. Scratch Selling Race of 15 sovs ; entrance 1 sov, to be made to the Secretary immediately after the Open Welter is run. Catch weights. | mile- The winner to be sold by auction Immediately after the race for 15 sovs, any surplus to go to the funds of the Club. 6. Consolation Handicap of 20 sovs ; nomination,! sov, to be made to the Secretary immediately after the Scratch Selling Race Is run ; accep tance, free; to be notified to the Secretary within 10 minutes of de claration of weights. Dmile.



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 + hey 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 Waltaki from January 15, 886, and up to the date of the forthcoming meet ing, and owned by a person who has resided in the said- district during the same period. 3. Five per cent will be deducted from the gross of all moneys payable in accord j 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 Thursday, April 15, 1886. WEIGHTS. Weights fdt the first day’s handicaps will be declared on Saturday, May 8, 1886. Weights for the second day’s handicaps will be declared at 8 o’clock on the evening of the first day’s racing, ACCEPTANCES. Acceptances for the first day’s handicaps must he made to the Secretary not later than 9 p.m. on WEDNESDAY, May 12, 1886. Acceptances for the second day’s handicaps at 9 o'clock on the evening of the first day’s racing. S. SAUNDERS, 8 834 Secretary.



Business Notices. HAYING purchased the Asphalting Plant and Business formerly carried on by Mr James Bradley, I am In a posi tion to execute any orders 1 may be favored with. All asphalt work guaranteed. Ranges taken out and re-set In the bes possible manner. Jobbing work in gene ral done. J Crum, OPPOSITE CONVENT, Wakanul Road. Orders may be left with Mr J. 0. Duncan, Old New Zealand Bank, 10 799 FOR the Blood Is the Life.—Clarke’s world-famed blood mixture Is warranted to cleanse the blood from all impurities from whatever cause arising. For scrofula, scurvy, skin and blood diseases, and sores of all kinds, its effects are marvellous. Thousands of testimonials. Sold In bottles 6d and 11s each by chemists and 'atent medicine vendors everywhere Sole iroprietors, The Lincoln and Midland bounties Drug Co,, Lincoln, England. 116 VITALITY DR CHURCHILL’S SYRUP HYPOPHOSPHIIE OF LIME i prescribed by the Faculty for the cure of Consumption, Chronic Cough and General Debility. It contains two of the principal ingre dients necessary for building up the human rame, and which are considered deficient in the above complaints, viz., Phosphorus and Lime. It cannot be too highly recommended for delicate children. Dr Churchill’s compound Syrup ef Hypophosphltes is real brain food, and In cases of Muscular and Nervous Exhaus tion has acquired a world-wide reputation. Each bottle bears Dr Churchill’s signa ture. Price, 4fr. Prepared only by SWANN, CHEMIST, 12, Rue Oastlgllone, Paris. 7 225



PRINTING OF ALL KIND INCLUDING— Billheads Circulars Memorandum Forms Agreements Liens Conditions of Sale Catalogues Posters, &0., And every description of LEGAL AND COMMERCIAL LETTER-PRESS executed at the shortest notice and In the LATEST DESIGNS SPECIAL and most favorable terms offer red to WHOLESALE ORDERS. ASHBURTON GUARDIAN OFFICE, Di JSpeer’s PRIVATE DISPENSARY, Palmer ston Buildings, Foot of Queen street, Auckland. Established for the Scientific and Speedy Cure of Chronic, Nervous, and Special Diseases. Dr Spuer 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 UnHed 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, t na, 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 diseaad. To such he would say, come and be healed. Is matters not what your troubles may be, o'me and let the Doctor examine your cose. If It is curable, he will tell you ca; if it is not, he will tell you that; foe be 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. j cures Humors and Diseases of the Blood. To ladies who ace 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 me will receive my honest opinion of their complaints. No experimenting. 1 will guarantee a positive cure in every case I undertake, or forfeit L2OO. Consultation in Office or by letter, FEREE. Charges Moderate. Examination and Advice LI. Call or ad dress: Dr H. J. Speer, Palmerston Buil dings, Auckland, New Zealand. Office Hours: 9 to 12, 1 to 4, 6 to 8 p.m.; Sun days, 10 to 12. N.B, All Medicines ne cessay fur a complete cure can be sent free from observation on receipt of symp tns



mOWLE’S pennyroyal and steel pills for I females quickly correct all irregulari ties and relieve the distreat ag symptoms so prevalent with the sex. Boxes Is and 2b 9d, of chemists. Prepared only by E. T. Towle, chemist, Nottingham, Eng land. Wholesale of all the wholesale houses. —Beware of Imitations. 1 12 FOR SOWING with Turnips to secure a Good Crop, nothing succeeds like MAYO’S BONE MANURE. Price— Lg, L 6, L 6. Agent In town—H. Zander. A Liberal Discount for Cash. F. T. MAYO, Hampstead Manure Factory, 9 669 Asltburte'a



[Christchurch Advertisements. Great Blanket Sale The Kaiapoi Woollen Manufacturing Company, Limited, have this day disposed of their Entire Stock of First Quality SUPER WHITE TWILL BLANKETS / TO MESSRS G. L. BEATH & 00., Ohristohnroh, At a Special Discount, to clear the Line. The Stock, consisting of II bales, assorted sizes, as described below, will be Opened out of the Bales and for Sale to-day and follow, tng days at BEATH & 100.’S WAREHOUSE, Oashbl Street, At the following remarkably Low Prices. Size and Weight— 9.4—si by 64 inches, s£lbs, 17s 9d, usual trade price 25s 6d the pair. 10 4—90 by 74inches, 7ilbs, 2259 d, usual trade . price 62s Gd the pair. 11- by 84 Inches, 91bs, 27s 9d, usual trade price 37s Gd the pair. 12- by 94 inches, lllbs, 33s 9d, usual trade price 47s 6d the pair, The Reduction is equal to 30 PER CENT DISCOUNT OR SIX SHILLINGS IN THE POUND,



At the above Rates, these Superior Blankets are Lower In Price than the Cheapest Twill Blanket produced by the Company, being marked considerably below the Mill Coat. Whore two or more pairs are ordered, Carriage will be paid to any part of Canterbury. Orders by Post, accompanied by P. 0.0. or Cheque will receive the very best attention, and Cash will be Returned if Goods are not as represented. G. L. Death & Co., DEPOT FOR (SALE OF KaIAPuI MANUFACTURES, IMPORTERS. AND MANUFACTURERS’ AGENTS, Cashel Stkket, Christchurch, Autumn and Winter Shipments are now to hand, marked as usual at a small advance on Landed Cost. mll



His Lordship's HOTEL AND LARDER, LICHFIELD STREEP. Christchurch. fTIHE Proptetor of the above Hotel begs J, to notify that bo 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 bill of fare will comprise Poultry, Game, Fish, etc., etc., In season. Grills to perfection at any hour. PRIVATE ROOMS FO LADIES. Books of Tickets are sued at reduced A String Band will play the newest music in dining-room from 2,30 to 1.30 each day. 614



BEWARE! BEWARKI! of IMITATIONS. ASK FOR BOULT'S TONIC Herbal Beer. None Genuine except that bearing my label. Try it! Try it t 1 It la one of the Beat Medicinal and Summer Tonics ever offered to the Public. Delivered in Ashbarton at 2s per dozen. Bottles not returned will be charged for. T. HOULT, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. 11 8



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 (hat 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 to be the beat Tonic Summer Drink in New Zealand. NO CHEMICALS USED. Delivered in Ashburton at 2s per Uofim Bottles charged) if not returned. Families wa.ced on daily. DAVIS’S HERBAL B ER AND ICE DRINK MANDF OTORY, Brain, AHI l«



Christchurch Advertisements. QOCNTRY VISITORS TO CHRIST CHURCH (Will find the three C’a— Comfort • Cheapness I! Convenience AT WALLACE’S (Central Hotel, Corner of Gloucester and Colombo street. 10 677 A Night Porter Kept.



D. 1.0. AUTUMN, ISS6, THE Drapery and General Importing Company of N.Z. Limited (Co-opevitive) beg to intimate the arrival of extensive shipments for the ensuing AUTUMN AND WINTER SEASONS, Comprising the latest London and Paris Fashions In all departments together with every kind of useful and General Drapery and Fur nishings for Household and Family Use, now to hand ex s.s. Ruapehu, Talnul, Eaikoura, Doric, Tongariro, and Arawa, and sailing ships Wellington, Walmea, to be supplemented by arrival of each direct steamer. ■Novelties In all Departments, SPECIAL SHOW. A Special Season’s Show will be held on Saturday, February 20, and whole of following week, during which the public are cor dially invited to Inspect the Im mense and entirely new stock, without being pressed to purchase All Goods at Wholesale Ware house Prices. E. O. BROWN, Manager. Warehouses— Cashel street ... Christchurch. High street ... Dunedin. See Season’s Circular now Issued. D.I.C.



Metropolitan Hotel CASHEL STREET. Christchurch. (Under Proprietorship since April, 1886). THE above Hotel has been thoroughly painted, papered and renovated, and la 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 10s; per 28 days, L 5. (Private apartments by arrangement). Permanent boarders, LI 6s per week. Ordinary, from 12 to 2 p,m. ; Table d'Hdte, at 6.16 p.m. For further ps 'cedars, apply on the premises; or, byi /ter, to MANAGER, Metropolitan Hotel, Box 14, 6 18 Christchurch.



,PEN I N G New Saleyards. The Undersigned beg to notify that they will bold their Opening Sale at the Royal Saleyards, Moore street, on THURSDAY, APRIL 8. Farmers and Dealers will find it to their advantage to enter Stock, etc, at these Yards, as their central position will, no doubt, be of great convenience to the trade. As a large number of entries have been promised, clients will oblige by entering their stock, etc, as early as possible previous to the day of sale, in order that they may be duly advertised. Present entries comprise Horses, Oows, Sheep, Pigs, Poultry, Furniture, Produce, and Sundries. Luncheon provided. Sale at 12 o’clock. ZOUCH & MACPHERSON AUCTIONEERS. TO LET. —A capital dwelling house of seven rooms, plastered throughout. Washhouse, with wates laid on; also orchard and garden ; rent moderate. Apply to— ZOUOH AND MACPHERSON, 3 446 Auctioneers, Ashburton.



THE CLYDESDALE ENTIRE Hone, Prince "Victor Will travel the Wakannl, Longbeach, and Aahbnrton Forks districts, and will stand at Netherby Lodge (opposite Canterbury Mills) on Saturdays. For further particulars and terms ap ly to Groom In charge, or GEORGS. POOOOK, OMUMISOI



Business Notices. NOTICE TO OWNERS OF DOGS. I HEREBY give Notice that all Doga 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 bogs, 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 6d each, by all chemists. 1 2



WILHELM ZANDER has always on hand a good variety of Including—Williams' Baby Twist, Venns Navy Twist and Nallrod, High Admiral, Signet, Jaoo, and other best brands. IN CIGARETTES— Old Jadge, Welcome, Vanity Fair, Opera Faffs, Chancellors, Old Rip, Little Beauties, Durham, etc. 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 description kept in stock. Ladles and Gentlemen's Hairdressing Saloons. Wilhelm Zander, TOBACCONIST AND HAIRDRESSER O FARMERS The Ashburton Woollen Manufacturing Company, Limited, la a Cash Buyer of Wool Apply at the Factory. 11 40 BEST TOBACCO, East street, Ashburton. Public Notices.



TO FARMERS AND OTHERS ABB FUJI CHASERS o» Wheat Oats Barley Bye Grass AND OTHER PRODUCE, FOR.WHICH WE ARK PREPARED TO GIVE HIGHEST MARKET VALUE. Woolpacks (FULL SIZE) Cornsacks TO ARRIVE Friedlander Bros.



W. Fowke, BOOTMAKER, BEGS to Inform his friend* and the pnbllo generally that he baa started business on hla own aooonnt. He hopes by strict attention to business and making a good article, to secnre a share of public patronage. Address—BUßN ETT STREET, i rnmlMi ooeapltd by Mi J Mwob.



Business Not ONE box of Clark's i ranted to cure all din urinary organs In either i constitutional), gravel ai back. Guaranteed free Sold In boxes 4a 6d each, and patent medicine ven< prietora, Hie Lincoln and ties Drag Go. /.Lincoln, Bi sale of all the wholesale ] For Sowing Grain, Grass, Mangold, etc., and the Tm be arranged, when ordered, or other small seeds aimnlt sowing of Ryegrass if deal only Sower in the Uarkel with absolute regularity oi slvely rough or very amo will sow any desired quanti Grass by simply changing c Corn Drills all Si Jonmcn Pcrx-mascra Dn The Best.—Over 60( Improved Pun Chawci oast-steel mouthpieces, a handled, make no long i qnently chaff requires no rl are In use largely all over several of the large-sized m lately fitted np at Ohristchu Improved Double awn Ti Ploughs, —The best, and the cheapest In the market, leaf harrows. Square Uni rows- New design of tripoi and 7 tlned field grabbers, rollers, 20, 24, and 26 inohc cylinder field roUers. Hon 2,3, and 4 hones. B swingle-trees. Bopee and 4-horse yokes. Threshing tings Belting all sixes. I eastings of aU kinds to ord standards cat and punched and gnage. Drays made i soned timber, with Gilpin i patent standard for folding i Winners at the Gold J Melbourne Exhibition for Fxjbkow Plough:, vide Jure “ Pm’. -üb—ln ploughs the hlblt to which we .wish to attention as being the heal the Double Farrow of Reid Dunedin, New Zealand, ink strnotion It is far snperior tc Bakaia The New Zealand Loa Agency Company an new n In this dbtild [Cabo. I Miss Cars TEACHER OF (Piano and Orgai BURNETT STREET, AS! 2 253 ASHBURTON PER BUILDING & IN SOCIETY. The above Society pays I sate of 4$ per cent, per an posits at Call, 6 per cant, p three months, and 6 per cer if fixed for 6 months or over. J Office:- Arcade uiuml tree*



tad ATCHMAKERS m tIEWBUERS,