The Ashburton Guardian.

:price-one penny

YOU. V,—No. V-iCrn

ASHBURTON. TUESDAY, -JfTNEI. IhhO



Surveyor, Civil Engineers, &c. C. E. FOOKS AND SONS, Architects, V)ITIL VAX.VATOBB, LIOBHSBD SuKVRTORB, AND LAND BBOBBES, triangle, wakanui ROAD, Ashburton. Conveyances* f i '•LN WALD AND MOUNT SOMERS [ RAILWAY. MOUNT SOMERS AND CAVENDISH ROYAL MAIL COACH. The above Oeach leaves Hood’s hotel or Cavendish Railway Station every day, meeting each train. Passengers by morning tram may pro ved by coach to Alford Forest, thence to Methven in time for the last train for Dhristchuroh, or may return in time for ;he last train for Ashburton. Parcels and Orders will receive every attention. Horses and Buggies on hire. JOHN HOOD sr AUSTRALASIAN aroels express. Parcels and Packages forwarded to any idress, at cheap, through, inclusive l One charge. No extras. No trouble. No charge for booking or for collecting ickages up to 561bs weight within the ty. Daily despatches by bail, and to reat Britain, Europe and Australia by EltrwrSom tariff, including all charges , Address of Consignee



W E g) wt We are now receiving parcels for Homo o despatch per Tongamo, sailing this lonth. Revised cheap rates. Insurance effected if desired. Tariff'and all information on application CUFF & GRAHAM, Box 837 Post Office, Christchurch ; and Lyttelton. Telephone 22. 8 1672 Business Notices.



BAKER BROS., Builders, Under takers, etc., Wakanul road and Cass street —B.B. desire to state that having the mt». recent and improved Hkarsb and Mourning Coach, are prepared to furnish and conduct Funerals on special and most reasonable terms. Country orders will receive prompt attention. Note the_ ad dress, comer of Wakanul road and Caaa street. Orders may be left at the Ash burton Coach Factory; or Box 16, Fost Office Ashburton. *■”* OUNT SOMERS & METHYBN ROYAL MAIL OOAOH. M -On and after January Ist, 1885, the undersigned will run a Coach each Tues day, Thursday and Saturday, starting at noon from Hood’s Hotel, Mount Somers, for Springburn and Alford Forest, there connecting withDnffs Coach from Methven returning same evening. Fares Spring bum, 2s, return, 3s; Alford Forest, «, return, s. 1 27 T. HIX MRS KENNEDY & MISS CAMERON DRESSMAKERS, Compton’s Buildings, Moore street, Ashburton,



N,B.—Registry Office fo Female See ARRIVAL OF NEW BOOKS. COURT Life Below Stairs, Humorous Works of Theodore Hook, Letters from Hell, Journals of Maior-General Gordon at Khar toum, Stonehenge’s British Enral Bporte, Newspaper Headers’ Companion, Scottish Life and Character by Dean Bamsay, The Grey hound—by Stonehenge, Book of Snobs by Ihackeray. Macaulay’s Essays and lays of Ancient Rome, Mayhews’ Horse Doctor, The Horse—by Stonehenge, Complete Works of Artemna Ward in 1 vol., Choice Works Mark Twain—l voL, Religions Anecdotes of Scotland by Adamson, Sheepj Cattle and Horse—-by Tonatt. Sunday at Home, Leisure Hour, America—by Mackenzie, Nineteenth Century— by Mackenzie; Madagascar and France, Spoils 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 Reporter’s Companion, Ene. THOS. F. FAELEY, BOOKSELLER, STATIONER,



AND PRINTER, BADKDBBS* BUILDINGS, ASHBDfiTON. m 11 PI m n P/l per day to be made by per itJL ■“' wtc sons of either sex, In own localities, at work for ns. New business. All meet with wonderful suo- SBBB. Anyone can do the work. Capital not required. We will start yon. Outfit worth £1 mailed free. The employment particularly adapted to the region In which this publication circulates. Bay and girls earn nearly as much as Full particulars and Instructions maile tea. Now Is the time—don’t delay, but write to us at once. Address Stinson «t Do Portland Maine, .Uni States



HGKIESSELIOII AND OJ. . WEAVERS’ HALL, WOOL EXCHANGE, LONDON, SHIPPING AND COMMISSION MERCHANTS, Established 1855. Ship to order any description of British and Continental Goods upon 2$ perl 'cent, commission, selected by buyers with Colonial experience, and attend to the promp Irealisation of Produce at highest prices upon 1 per cent, commission. Orders 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 m of the Colonial Banks. Current Price Lists. Produce Reports, and any necessary samples or Information on application * J. Ballantyne & Co. DUNSTABLE HOUSE.



THIS Old Established firm have now erected Very Large and Commodious Premises, suitable for carrying on a First class DRAPERY & CLOTHING BUSINESS, The comfort and convenience of customers have been care nlly studied, and the Warehouse, which is spacious, lofty, and well-lighted, is generally acknowledged to be the best of its kind In New Zealand. | • J.B. & CO. are In a position to place before the public goods bought on the moat advantageous terms from the manu- j 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 band, so well and favourably known for Excellence of Quality, Fit, and Workmanship. Our Own Manufacture.



A HAT AND CAP FACTOR? On the premises. Any style made to order. One Shilling off every Pound Cash Discount. DUNSTABLE HOUSE, Established 1854. 4 491 E beg to Intimate to our clients that for the future the SALES of TOOK, IMPLEMENTS and SUNDRIES will bo held at the Ratals the LAST THURSDAY In every month. NEW ZEALAND LOAN AND MER QANTILTC AGENCY COMPANY. 8 306 MATSON, COX & 00, fc ales. Kakaia Sales.



i %eei



Private Dispensary, Palmerston Buildings, Fool at Queen-street, Auckland. Established for the Scien tific and Speedy Cure of Chronic, Nervous and Special Diseases. Dr. Speer is a Regular Graduated Physician, educated at Haivard College, U.S. He hat 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, whe suffer from Nervous and Physical Debility, Loss ol Energy and Memory, Eruptions on the Face, Mental Depression. Kidney and Bladder Troubles, Neuralgia, Rheumatism, Scrofula, Salt Kheum, Paralysis, Fill, 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, it 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, seeds 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, /f it is curabls , ks ivtfi Ull feu so; if it is net , he mill tell preu that ; for he will not undertake a case unless he is confident o{ effecting a cure. It will cost you nothing for consul tation, so please call and satisfy yourselves that the Doc tor understands your case. Dr. S. cures Humours and Diseases of the Blood, and Ladies who are afflicted by any of the following complaints:—Cold extremities, weak stomachs, lame and weak backs, nervous and sick headaches, constipation and pain_ in the side and back, leuchorrea, etc., etc. 1 wish it distinctly understood that I do not claim to perform impossibilities, or to 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 esse 1 undertake, or forfeit jCsoo, Consultation in Office or by Letter, Fax*. Charges Moderate. Examination and advice, £r. Call or address : Dr. H. I. Speer, Palmerston Buildings, Auckland, N.Z. Office Hours: 9to is, 1104, 6to 8 p.m.; Sundays, 10 to is, N. B. All Medicines necessary for a complete sure can be tent free from observation oa receipt ft ffm ptonia. .



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 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. 1 For simplicity of construction, lightness of draught, economy of repairs, strength and efficiency, it stands unequalled, whilst for excellence of work In the held, under all conditions of crop, it cannot be surpassed. In oonhrmatlon of its superiority, we refer to the many prizes obtained each year, and sls> to the testimonials from practical New Zealand farmers, as well as satisfaction expressed by every purchaser of machines. D. WILLIAMSON, Agent for Ashburton.



AGRICULTURAL Machine Shop, WAKANUI ROAD. CHARLES RAY Repairs Engines, Combines, Chaff-cutlers, Reapers and Binders, and all classes of machinery. Special attention given tc Bicycler, Tricycles and Sewing Machines. Lawn Mowers repaired, sharpened and adjusted. Model work. General repairs. a



Public Notices: Caution. SOME unscrupulous firms are trying to force on the New Zealand people a Nostrum, under tne 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 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 tacts that the Genuine American Co.’s BOP BITi’ERS Are put up In Squre, Panelled, Amber colon; d 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 This Is the only form In which Genuine AMERICAN HOP BIITERS are put.



Trees Trees Trees THE undersigned has FOR SALE all kinds of FRUIT AND FOREST TREES, Pinas Insignia, Aastriaca, Maritime, and Macrocarpa, by tens of thousands; other kinds in proportion. All kinds of cabbage plants, etc, on sale. 4.11 orders by post or otherwise shall receive my beat attention. H.B. A grand lot of early strawberry plants on sale. JAMBS PORTfcR, OLIFTON NOBSER 4 75 AUenton, Ashburton.



SfIBURTON GOAL AND FIREWOOD DEPOT. E. 8. 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 GOAL at lowest rates>. Firewood, Poet and Rails, Stakes Etc., Potatoes Ohaff, Oats, Bran, Sharps, Etc. R. S. BEAN, 419 West street. Standard'Sewing Machien.



THE LIGHT-RDNNING STANDARD SEWING MACHINE,



The STANDARD has more Improvements than all the other Sewi Machines pat together 1 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 throughout America Europe, Australia and New Z land.



adsf



AQENT FOR ASHBURTON- W. C. Page, AST STREET



Business Notices Australian mercantile UNION INSURANCE COMPANY. The only Company in Canterbury which did not Raise Rates 33J per cent on Country Risks. We arc vow, as we have been for THE PAST THREE YEARS, ACCEPTING BISKS PER CENT. OFF TARIFF. W. B. MOSS, Agent roi Ashburton District, September 22, 1885. 9 615 FOR the Blood la the Life.—Clarke’s world-famed blood mixture is warranted to oleanae 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 proprietors, The Lincoln and Midland v ounties Drug Co., Lincoln, England, 1 16



OW VITALITY HYPOPHOSPHI'iE OP LIME 1 prescribed by the Paoalty for the cure of Consumption, Chronic Cough and It contains two of the principal Ingre dients necessary for building up the human tame, 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 of Hypophosphites 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. SWANN, CHEMIST, 12, Hue Oastiglione, Paris. 7 5326 DR CHURCHILL’S SYRUP OF General Debility. Prepared only by



PRINTING OF ALL KIND INCLUDING— Billheads Circulars Memorandum Forms Agreements Liens Conditions of Sale Catalogues Posters, &c,, And every description of LEGAL AND COMMERCIAL LETTER-PRESS executed at the shortest notice and in the LATEST DESIGNS SPECIAL and most favorable terms ofierred to WHOLESALE ORDERS. ASHBURTON GUARDIAN OFFICE. Di Speer’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 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 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-



tism, Scrofula, Salt Rheum, Paralysis, Fits, Spinal Disease, St Yitus’ 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, telieve them of their sufferings and restore them to health. The Doctor uses no mineral preparations; bis treatment consists wholly in the use of vegetable remedies. Many are they who have implanted in their sys tem, by improper nse of calomel, seed, which produce an annual crop of diaeasd. To such he would say, come and be healed. Is matters not what your troubles may bo, jme and let the Doctor examine your coae. If It is curable, ha will tell you oa; if it is not, he will tell yon 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 IS. cures Humors and Diseases of the Blood. To ladies who ate 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 lenchorrea, 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. Ho experimenting. I 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, Hew Zealand. Office Hours: 9 to 12, 1 to 4, 6 to 8 p.m.; Sun days, 10 to 12. H.B. All Medicines ne oessay for a complete cure can be sent free from observation on receipt of symp ms.



TOWLE’S pennyroyal and ateel pills for females quickly correct all Irregulari ties and relieve the distreat, ng symptoms so prevalent with the sex. Boxes Is lsd and 2s 9d, of all chemists. Prepared only by B.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 Orop, nothing succeeds like MAYO’S BONE MANURE. Price— M, L 6, L 5. Agent In town—H. Zander. A Liberal Discount for Cash. P. T. MAYO, Hampstead Manure Factory, 9 556 Aahboito'D



. Christchurch Advertisements. Great Blanket Bale j— ........ The KalapoP’ Woollen 'Manufacturing Company, Limited, have this day disposed .ofjtheir Entire Stock c£ First Quality SUPER WHITE TWILL BLANKETS TO MESSRS G. L. BE \TH & 00., Christchurch, Tne Stock, consisting of 11 bales, assorted sizes, as described below, will be Opened out of the Bales and for Sale to-day and follow ing days at BEATH & CO.’S WAREHOUSE, Cashel Street, At the following remarkably Low Prices. Sl*k and Weight—|



9 4—Bl by 64 inches, usual traUe pnco 6d tlio pair. 10 4—90 by 74ioches, 7Jlbs, 22a9d, usual trade price 82s 6i the pair.; 11- by 84 inches, 91b», 27s 9d, usual trade price 37s 6d the pair. 12- —IOB by 94 inches, lllbs, 33a 9d, usual trade price 47s 6d the pair. The Reduction Is equal to 30 PER CENT DISCOUNT OB SHILLINGS IN THE POUND.



At the above Rates, these Superior Blankets are Lower in Frice than the Cheapest Twill Blanket produced by the Company, being marked considerably below the Mill Cost. Where two or more pairs are ordered, Carriage will bo paid to any part of Canterbury. Orders by Post, accompanied by P,0,0. or Cheque will receive th® very best attention, and .Cash will be Returned if Uood ate nut as represented. GL Ij. Beath & Co., DEPOT FOR saLK OF KAIAPOI MANUFACTURES, IMPORTERS. AND MANUFACTURERS’ AGENTS, Cashel stbket, 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 STREET, Christchurch. mHB Propietor cf the above Hotei begs 1 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 bill of fare will comprise Poultry, Game, Fish, etc., etc., In season. Grills to perfection at any honr. 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. 6 1 A



BEWAREI BEWARE'! OF IMITATIONS, ASK FOR HOULT’S TONIC Herbal Beer. None Qenaine except that bearing my label. Try It! Try It! I It Is one of the Boat Medicinal and Summer Tonic* ever offered to the Pnblio. Delivered In Aahbnrton at 2a per dozen. Bottlea not returned will be charged for. T. HOULT, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. 11 8



Davis's Herbal Beer ON account of Persona selling Inferior Herbal Beer and representing it as mine, 1 have to ask the public to see that BACH BOTTLE BEAKS A BED 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 best Tonic Summer Drink in New Zealand. NO CHEMICALS USED. Delivered in Ashburton at 2s per Dovm Bottles charged if not returned Families wa.ced on daily. DAYiS’S HERBAL B ER AND ICE BRINE MANDF OTOBY, 1 Stsxbx, V



Christchurch Advertisements. OOUNTRY VISITORS TO CHRIST CHURCH Will find the three O’a- Oomfokt 1 Cheapness 1! Convenience AT WALLACE’S Central Hotel, Cornet of Gloucester and Colombo street. 10 677 A Night Porter Kept.



AUTUMN, 1886. fTIEFE Drapery and General I Importing Company of N.Z. Limited (Co-operative) 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 nseful and General Drapery and Fur nishlngs for Household and Family Use, now to hand ex a s, Ruapehu, Taimtl, Kaikoura, Doric, Tongariro, and *rawa, and sailing ships Wellington, Walmea, to bo supplemented by arrival of each direct steamer. |Novelttes In all Departments. 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. • B. 0. SHOWN, Manager. Warehon-es— Cashel street ... Christchurch. High street ... Dunedin, See Season’s Circular now issued. SPECIAL SHOW.



Metropolitan Hotel CASHEL STREET, Christchurch. (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, 5s 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 6.15 p.m. For farther 'calars, apply on the premises; or, by 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 dnly 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 water 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 Ashburton Forks districts, and will stand at Netherby Lodge (opposite Canterbury Mills) on Saturdays.' For further particulars and terms ap ly to Groom la charge, or GEORGE POOOOK, oara«l}eo|



gßusinesa Notices. NOTICE TO OWNERS OF DOGS, I HEREBY give Notice that all Doga found interfering with Sheep on thia Estate will be destroyed, and the Owners sued for any damage done. DuNALD McLEAN. 1 167 Lagmhor. KEAT ING’S POWDER destroy a bogs, fleas, moths, bedtles, and ail other luaecta, 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 ra imitations are noxious and ineffectual. Sold in tins, 6d, Is, and 2a 6deaoh, by all chemists. 1 2



WILHELM ZANDER has always on hand a gooi variety of BEST TOBACCO, Including—Williams’ Ruby Twiat, Yenna Navy Twiat and Nailrod, high Admiral, Signet, Juno, and other beat brands. IN CIGARETTES— Old Judge, Welcome, Vanity Fair, Opera Puffs, Chancellors, Old Rip, Little Beaatlea, 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 East street, Ashburton.



Public Notices. T O FARMERS The Aabburtou Woollen Manufacturing Company, Limited, ia a Cash Buyer of Wool Apply at the Factory. 11 40



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



Woolpacks (FULL SIZE) Cornsacks . T'O A P R I V k EJ Fnedlander Bros.



W. Fowke, BOOTMAKER, BEGS to Inform his frienda and the public generally that he has started bnaineaa on hla own account. He hopes by strict attention to business and making a good article, to secure a share of public P ‘ tr °Addrees-BURMETT STREET, } rras&Uea oenpM bf



Business Notices OiNK box of Clark ’a b4l pilla ia war ' ranted to cure all discharges from the! urinary organs In either sex (acquired oi‘ constitutional), gravel and pains in the back. Guaranteed free .from mercury, tioid in boxes 4s 6d each, by all chemists and patent medicine vendors. Sole pro ptietors. The Lincoln and Midland Conn* Cl ea Drug Co., Lincoln, England. Whole* sale of atl the wholesale houses. 1



For Sowing Gram, Grass, Tamip, Mangold, etc., ana the Turnip Sower be arranged, wuen ordered, to sow JUucem or other email seeds simultaneously sowing ot jttyegraas it desired, it Is only ybower m the Market that will sow with absolute regularity on either exces sively rough or very smooth land. It will sow any desired quantity ot Grain or Grass by simply changing one wheel. Corn Drills all Sizes. Jointed Pulverising Disc Harrows. The Best.—Over 600 in use. Improved Prize Chawcuttebs. Wife cast-steel mouthpieces, when properl) handled, make no long straws, consa quently chaff requires no riddling. Th are In use largely all over blew Zealan several of the large-sized machines beia lately fitted up at Christchurch. Improved Double and Treble Furrow Ploughs.— —The best, and consequent., the cheapest in the market. 3,4, and” leaf harrows. Square linked chain h^ r rows- Mew design of tripod harrows, and 7 tlned field grabbers. Cambrldg rollers, 20, 24, and 26 inches diam. Plain cylinder field rollers. Horse gears for 1 2,3, and 4 horses. Best iron-bark swingle-trees. Hopes and pally gear fo» 4-horae yokes. Threshing miC-Mn.. fit tings Belting all sizes. Iron and brasa castings of all kinds to order. Fencing standards cat and punched to any length and gnage. Drays made ft—n best sea soned timber, with Gilpin axles. Gray’s patent standard for folding sheep.



Winners jf the Gold Mxdal at the Melbourne Exhibition for their Dodblf Fckkow Plough, vide Jurors’ Report; “ Pm^'~hs—ln ploughs there * one ex-> hlbit to which we wish to draw special attention as being the best, and that the Double Farrow of Beks, and Gray, Dunedin, New Zealand, indnish and « situation it is far superior to any other Rakaia. The New Zealand Doan Mercantile Agency Company are now representing n» in this district HEID -ft GRAY TE. KIL WORTH, Architecture . and Mechanical Draughtsman, and Building Contractor. Office:—Steam Bea Hive, Sash, Door, and Cabinet Factory, Wakanni Road, .Ashburton. Workmanship Guaranteed at Lowest possible rates. 11 31 Ashburton permanent BUILDING & INVESTMENT SOCIETY. The above Society pays Interest at the rate of per cent, per «nnnm for De posits at Call, 6 per cent, per annum for three montns, and 6 per cent, per annum if fixed tor 6 months or over. j ward, Manager, Office ; - Arcade Chambers, Burnet tree 1



jJJORE VALUABLE THAN GOLD If a *aily Increasing demand and an endless number of testimonials are a criterion of the popularity of an article then Dr Low’s CHERRY PECTORAL one of the wonders of the present en* lightened age. During the past winte and spring diseases of the throat an* lungs have been very prevalent, and has been admitted on all sides that where ever this valuable remedy has been oh tainable, numbers of lives have been saved by its timely use. Always have bottle in the house. Soldjjevery where la 6d and 8s 6d per bottle. Wholesale agents, Kempthorne, Prosser and Oo Christchurch, and at the proprietor, H Citron, Chemist, A karoa. Ashburton Agent—Ohas. Neate, Chemist. PUBLIC TRUST OFFICE OF NEW ZEALAND. Government Notice.



Atention la directed to the provision* ihe Acts establishing this Officce, and o the advantages placed thereby irithln easy .each of every colonist. Subject to snob provisions, the State offers to every per son:— 1. About to nuke his for her Will or Codicil. 2. —lntending to provide for Wife an Children or others by deed of Settlement. 3. —Settling Property by way of Mali riage Settlement. A—Desiring to renounce the Trusts Will, having been appointed Executed Trustee under the same. 6.—Having acted as Trustee, Exeon so or Administrator, wishing to be relieved she burthen of Trustee, hip or Adminia ration, the option of using the State ma thinery, and gives an absolute guarantee igalnst loss of funds by fraud, peculation or dishonesty. Bvery information may be ob from ALEXANDER LEAH, Agent at Chris tohuri Or from R, a. HAMERTON, Public Tnute ay. 1885 Wellington, 18th M



ATCHMAKCRS t|EWELLERS *s»