The Ashburton Guardian.

VOL. V— No. 1334

ASHBURTON. MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 0. IhM.

TRICE-ONE PENN?



Surveyor, Civil c B. BOOKS AND SONS, Architects, I'IVH. BnOrRKEKS, Lioknsid SuEVKrOBB, AND IiAND BROKERS, TRIANGLE, WAKANUI ROAD, Arhbttbton. 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 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. In JOHN HOOD AUSTRALASIAN jpABCELS EXPRESS. Parcels and Packages forwarded to any address, at cheap, through, inclusive rates. One charge. No extras. No trouble. No charge for booking or for collecting packages np to 561bs 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 : 55 w o w H O ss S to 3 s C 9 £* S sf “ g s -3" 8 I I We are now receiving parcels for Home to despatch per Toagariro, sailing this month. Revised cheap rates. Insurance effected if desired. Tariff and all information on application CUFF & GRAHAM, Box 237 Post Office, Christchurch ; and Lyttelton.



Telephone 22. Business Notices. 8 1572 BAKER BROS., Bonders, Under* takers, eta, Wakannl road and Cass street.—B.B. desire to state that having the most recent and improved Hearse 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, corner of Wakanui road and Cass ftreat. Orders may be left at the Ash burton Coach Factory; or Box 16, Post Office Ashburton. 167 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 Sprint bum and Alford Forest, there connecting with Duffs Coach from Methven returning same evening. Fares—Spring burn, 2s, return, 3s; Alford Forest, 4s, return, 6s. I 27 T. HIX. MRS KENNEDY & MISS CAMERON DRESSMAKERS, mpton’s Buildings, Moore street, Ashburton, N.B,—Registry Office ft r Female Ser vants. A AL OF NEW BOOKS. COURT Life Below Stairs, Humorous Works of Theodore Hock, letters from Hell, Journals of Major-General Gordon at Khar tonm, Etoneherge’s British Rural 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, Mayhevs’ Horse Doctor, The Horse—by Stonehenge, Ccmjlete Works of Artemns Ward in I vol-, Choice Works Mark Twain—t vol.. Religions Anecdotes of Scotland —by Adamson, Sheep, Cattle and Horae—by Yonatt, Snnday at Home, Leisure Hoar, America—by Mackenzie, nineteenth Century— by Mackenzie; Madagascar and France, Spons’ Mechanics Own Book, Short History of Onr Own Times—by Justin McCarthy, The Shadow of a Crime—by Hall Caine, Intrigues of a Prisoner—by E Qaborian, 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, SAUNDERS’ BUILDINGS. ASHBURTON, m 11 -Cl rpQ Of per day to be made by per *■ sons of either sex, In their own localities, at work for ns. New Duulnesa. All meet with wonderful suc cess. Anyone can do the work. Capital not required, W e will start yon. Outfit worth £1 mailed free. The employment is particularly adapted to the region in which this publication circulates. Beys and girls earn nearly as much as men. Full particulars and Instructions malic see- ;'o» the time—don’t delay, but write to us at once. Address Stinson Do P> 'ti«Qd Maine, United States



Pub’lc Notices: Caution. SOME unscrupulous firms are trying i force on the New Zealand people Nostrum, under the cloak that It is mad In the United States— WHICH IS NOT TRUE. Under this pretence they are trying t deceive the Public and Incautious Pm chasers Into the belief that they are th Genuine AMERICAN HOP BITTERS. We wish to warn all honest and nnsus pectlng people against this DECEPTION and to call their attention once more to tin fact that the Genuine American Co.’s BOP BITTERS Are put up in Sqn&re, Panelled, Amber colored Bottles, with White Label on one side, printed In Black Letters, and Greer Hop Cluster; and, on the other side, Fellow Label, with Directions in Red Letters, In English and German, and the name of “Dr Soule” blown In every Bottle. This is the only form in which Genuine AMERICAN HOP BITTERS are put. Ashburton coal AND FIREWOOD DEPOT. R. S. Bean Bogs to inform the Inhabitants of Ash burton that he has a splendid lot of Blue Derwent Potatoas for sale. NEWCASTLE. WESTPORT, AND BROOKFIELD COAL at lowest rates. Firewood, Posts and Rails, Stakes Etc., Potatoes, Chaff, Oats, Bran, Sharps, Etc. R. S. BEAN. 419 West street.



Standard Sewing achien. gPEC THE I A L NOTICE. LIGHT-BUNNTNG STANDARD SEWING MACHINE.



The STANDARD has more Improvements than all the other Sewing Machines put together I Has always been the best and Is now the cheapest. That It meets every require* ment of a critical pnblio is shown by its great popularity and In creasing sale throughout America Europe, Australia and New Zea land. WALTHAM AGENT FOR ASHBURTON— W.C. Page. ABT BT»®«T



Pobll; Announcements. Mrs Adams AGENT FOR MADAME WEIGEL’! PATTERNS, HAS now on hand a nice assortme; of crewel wools, silks, filosoll floaaetto, lace, braids, transfer pattern new designs, crash, oatmeal and sail cloths for art needlework, five o'clock t( cloths, embroidery frames, etc. THE LITTLE SHOP (Next Mr Ranger’s baker HG RIESSELTO il AND C< • WEAVERS’ HALL, WOOL EXCHANGE, LONDON, SHIPPING AND COMMISSI Ol MERCHANTS, Established 1 855. Ship to order any description ot Brillsl and Continental Goods upon per cent commission, selected by buyers wltl Colonial experience, and attend to th« prompt realisation cl Produce at highest prices upon 1 per cent, commission. Ovdaro to be accompanied by Letters ol 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 36 FRUIT TREES ! FRUIT TREES ! FRUIT TREES ! RANGIORA NURSERY.



W. E. IVORY BEGS to inform In's patrons in the Ashburton district that orders for the season will bo executed direct from I 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, Wa'nut, Grape Vines, and Fruiting Trees of Gooseberry a~d Currants ; also, Pines and other fcheller Trees. Catalogues on application. May 21, 188 G. DE E R 1 N G' S E E R I N G* S Twine Binder. WITH LATEST IMPROVEMENTS for 1885 G. REDUCED PRICE —£ 0. Every Machine with latest Improvements, two knives and a supply of email 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 uct stand in the way. we have determined to sell all machines for coming season at FIFTY POUNDS For simplicity of construction, lightness of draught, economy of repairs, strength and efficiency, it stands unequalled, whilst for excellence of work in the field, under all conditions of crop, it cannot be surpassed. In confirmation of its superiority, we refer to the many prizes obtained each year, and also to the testimonials from practical New Zealand farmers, as well as satisfaction expressed by every purchaser of machines. D, WILLIAMSON, Agent for Ashburton.



Di Speer’s PRIVATE DISPENSARY, now permanently established In Octagon Chambers, Foss’ Buildings,oppoti’o Town Hall, DUNEDIN, for the Scientific and Speedy Care of Chronic, Nervous, and Special Diseases. Dr Speer Is a regu lar Graduated Physician, edncated 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 Un'tod 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 Vitos’ 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, lelieve them of their sufferings and restore them to health. The Doctor uses no mineral preparations; hiatreatment consists wholly in the use of vegetable remedies. Many are they who have implanted in their sys tem, by improper use of calomel, seed, which produce an annual crop of diseasd To such he would say,comeand be healed. It matters not what your troubles may bo, come and let the Doctor examine your cose. If it is curable, ho will tell you sa; 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 S. cares 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 lenchorrea, 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, or forfeit L2OO. Consultation In Office or by letter, FREE. Charges Moderate. Examination and Advice LI. Call or ad dress: Dr H. J, Speer, Dunedin. Office Hours: 9to 12, 1 to 4,6 to 8 p.m.; Sun days, 10 to 12. N.B. All Medicine ne cessary for a complete cure can be sent free from observation on receipt of symptoms. AGRICULTURAL Machine Shop, WAKANUI ROAD. OH ARLES RAY Repairs Engines, Combines, Chaff-cutters, Reapers and Binders, and all classes of machinery. f Special attention given to Bicycler, Tricycles and Sewing Machines. Lawn Mowers repaired, sharpened and adjusted. Model work General repairs. 8



Christchurch Advertisements. D.I.C. it *1 a, Q SHOW DISPLAYS rou SPRING SEASON. 3 T AT the approach of another ieason the Public are invited to oor FIRST GREAT DISPL\Y OF SPRING NOVELTIES In all the DEPARTMENTS OF FASHION. Wo have great pleasure in Caning thi-s invi alien, m we have never exhibited on nnj’ rrevi ns occasion each a RICH PROFUSION of Fabrics, Novelties, and Effects, The beauty of which transforms tho Spaciors Waiehonse, and calls forth admiration and wonder. On this Special Occasion the Ware house will be OPEN till 0 p.m. on SATURDAY. EVERY ARTICLE AT WHOLESALE WA R EHOU' E PRICE. £V*£SC ; THE DRAPERY AND GENERAL IMPORTING COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND, LIMITED, Cashel St kkin, CHRISTCHURCH. B. IT ALLENBTEIN, Chairman. E., 0. BROWN, Manager. Metropolitan Hotel CASHEL STREET, Ghrlsiohurch, (Under Proprietorship since April, 1885). THE above Hotel has been thoroughly painted, papered and renovated, and a equal to any Hotel In Christchurch for iltnation, position and accommodation, >elng at once close to the Oentre of the Ilty, and within five minutes’ walk of the Railway Station. Germs—Per day, 5s 6d; per week, LI 10s; per 28 days, L 6. (Private apartments by arrangement), Permanent boarders, LI 6s week. Ordinary, from 12 to 2 p.m. d’H6te, at 6.16 p.m For further cnlars, app y iremlaos ; or, by . to MANAGER Metropolitan Hotel, I 18 u JtK.rcn. A WONDERFUL BOOK FOR Is. CONTAINING 1 nn tricks and delusions with LUU cards ‘25 MARVELLOUS COIN TRIO S, For the performance of which only a >ommen pack of cards and the ordinary coins of the realm are needed. ALL FULLY FXPLAINED. Also, a large collection of AMUSING RIDDLES, CHARADES, GAMES, Ac., And over ‘2OO TRICKS WITH CONJURING APPARATUS. 11l illustrated, explained, and made simple, with a catalogue of English, French, and American Novelties, Games, Toys, &e. hoveling over 300 pages and illustrated over 300 woodblocks. Foth books mailee free for Is. JACK AND UIW BRDE. Jechanical FIGURES DANCE to MUSIC and keep perfect time. Is 3d each, the pair 2s. THE WIZARD OP THE NORTH’S CHANGEABLE PACK OF CARDS iVonderful Changes with Lightning Rapidity Is 2d, post free. N.S.W. stamps taken at par; post office >rders and postal notes preferred. Ifriamps >1 other colonies are sent add 2d in the shilling or exchange. Take Notice.—To advertise our business ve will for a short time send l ae whole of the ibove mentioned articles to one address post mid f r 2s (id. Address all orders: I. YORK 4 CO., 401 George street, Sydney. Lock Box 41, King street, Fost Officer



Sporting. , J iar J> AGING Q L SPRING~WEETING. THDRSDAy"aND FRIDAY, !Novembcr 25 and 26, 1886. President, E. G. Wright, ; Vice-Pres dent, J. Grigg ; Judge, Matthew St : t Stewards, H. Friediander, W. B. De shire, J. C. N Grigg, R. Friedlandoi W. C. Walker, Drs Ross and Leahy Treasurer—(!. 0. Fooks ; Clerk c the Scales, M. Friediander ; Clerk o the Course, A. Fowson ; Handi rappers, F. Cotton, C. 6. Fooks, M Stitt and Dr Leahy First race to start at 1 pm. FIRST DAY. County Hurdle Race, of 30 sovs over six flights of hurdles, about 3f Gin high ; nomina'ion, 1 sov ; nccep tance, 1 sov. Second horse to receivt 5 so vs from the stake, 14 mile District horses only. 2. Welter Handicap, of 45 sovs ; nomi nation, 1 sov ; acceptance, 14 sov ; minimum weight, 10st. Second horse to receive 5 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 thestnke. 14 mile. 4. County Plate Handicap", of 40 sovs. nomination, 1 sov ; acceptance, 1 sov. Second horse to receive 5 sovs from the stake. 14 mile. District horses only, 5. Post Stakes, of 15 sovs ; catch weights ; nomination, 1 sov, to be made to the Secretary itnmediafely after the County Plato 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. Sprint; Handicap, of 50 sovs ; nomina tion, 1 sov ; acceptance, 14 sov. £ mile. SECOND DAY. j 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. Racing Club Handicap, of 100 sovs ; nomination, 1 sov ; acceptance 3 sovs. Second horse to receive 10 save from the stake 14 mile. Ladies’ Purse, of 25 sovs ; welter weights for age. Gentlemen riders. Entrance, 1 sovs, 14 mile. District horses only. Totalihatob 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 diately after the race for 10 sovs, any surplus to go to the funds of the Club. I mile. Flying Handicap, of 40 sovs ; nomina tion, 1 sov ; acceptance, 1 sov. Second horse to receive 5 sovs from the stake, 4 mile. Consolation Handicap, of 20 sovs ; nomination, 1 sov, to ho made to tho Secretary immediately after the Flying Handicap is run ; acceptance, free, to bo notified to tho Secretary within 10 minutes of declara’ion of weights. 1 mile.



RULES AND REGULATIONS. 1. No entry will be received except on the condition that all disputes, claims, and objections arising out of the racing shall 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 district horse shall mean any horse that has been commonly resident in the district lying between the rivers Selwyn and Wailaki from July Ist 1886, and up to the da'e of 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 expentes 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 lat-r than 9 p. m. on Monday November 1 1886 WEIGHTS. Weights for the first day’s handicaps will be declared on Monday November 16 18S6. Weights for the second day’s handicaps will be declared at 9 o’clock on the evening of the first day’s racing. ACCEPTANCES. 1 Acceptances fop the that day’s hand!- , caps must be made to the Secretary not ( later than 9 p.m. on Monday, November . 22, 1886. Acceptances for the secDnd day’s handicaps at 9 o’clock on the even ing of the first day’s racing. 0. C. FOOKS, Secretary. BE WARE I BEWARE 1! OF IMITATIONS. ASK FOR HOULT’S TONIC Herbal Beer. i None Gennino except that bearing my label. Try It! Try It I I It Is one of the Beat | Medicinal and Summer Tonics ever offered to the Public. Delivered in Ashburton at dozen. Bottles not returned will be * .larged for. T. HOULT, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. ° , I



Hayes and Co. i Great Gift Sale OP DRAPERY, CLOTHING, BOOTS, GROCERIES, & PROVISIONS FOR THREE MONTHS ONLY. HAYES” & CO. FINDING their Stock excessively larg have determined to reduce it full one-half by making an IMMENSE SACRIFICE OF THEIR WINTER STOCK, And n addition to the reductions made they will give a largo number of VALUABLE PRIZES, For which every Customer Purchasing Goods to the value of 10s in either th( Drapery or Grocery Establishment wil have the opportunity of competing. The following is the Prize List : Ist PRIZE, value ... ... £5 2nd ~ „ £3 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 largo Glass Jar which will bo placed on view in tlie Drapery Window, next the Arcade. Read this Carefully. THE GLASSf JAR OF PEAS, Now on view, was filled by Messrs Dunn and Strachey, and was sealed by Mr J 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 crn’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 tunnber not being guessed, the nearest to the correct number will be awarded die First Prize, and pro rata. I his is no deception, but the power of a READY MONEY BUSINESS The following list of Bargains ir worthy if special notice : White Calico, 24d per yard Grey Calico, 3ld per yard Grey Calico, yard wide, 2s fid per doz Welsh Flannel, fid per yard Scarlet Flannel, 104 d per yard Fine All-wool Saxony, Is per yard Cream Ho'land, 5d per yard Colored Bed Quilts, 3s 3d and 3s fid Scotch Cloth Blankets, (5s lid, 8a (3d, and fis lid per pair Witney Blankets from 7s fill Checked Winceys, 41d and ujd Bleached Sheeting, 2 yards, B.ld per yard, wonderful value Homespuns, 7ld, fi!-d. and IOId Double-width Cashmeres, all colors, la 4£d 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 Gd Boys’ Overcoats, 2s lid A grand lino in Youths’ Tweed Trousers, 6s fid Boys’ Suits from 4s Gd Ladies’ Cloth Jackets, 4s Oilcloth, 1 yard wide, Gld A splendid Tweed, all wool, 2s Gd A quantity of Black Velvet Buttons, Id per doz, and a lot of Remnants which must bo cleared i the BOOT DEPARTMENT there are somq. Special Lines which cannot be rubbed out, fo are also paying special attention to Prices in our GROCERY DEPARTMENT. Hayes and Co.. ARCADE



Christchurch Advertisements. His Lordship’s HOTEL AND LARDER, LICHFIELD STREET, Christchurch. THE Propietor of the above Hotel begs to notify that he has engaged the services of one of the best Chefs in the colonies, with special instructions to pro vide the beat 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 hoar. PRIVATE ROOMS FOR LADIES. Books of Tickets are now issued at reduced rates. A String Band will play all the newest music in dining-room from 12.30 to 1.30 3»oh day 614 QOUNTRY VISITORS TO CHRIST CHURCH Will find the three C’s— Comfort 1 Cheapness!! Conveniench AT WALLACE’S Central Hotel, Jorner of Gloucester and Cslosvbo reel. 0 677 A Night Fortes Kept. ] b b a P



Business Notices. go iy NOTICE TO OWNERS OF DOGS. I HEREBY give Notice that all Dog found interfering with Sheep on tbi Estate will be destroyed, and the Owner sned for any damage done. DONALD McLEAN. 1 167 Lagmhor. KEATING’S POWDER destroys bugs fleas, moths, hedtles, and all othe Insects, whilst quite harmless to domesti animals. In exterminating beetles thi success of this powder is extraordinary It is perfectly clean in application. Set the article yon purchase la KEATING’S rs Imitations are noxious and ineffectual Sold in tins, 6d, Is, and 2s 6d each, by al chemists. 1 S WILHELM ZANDER has always on hand a good variety of BEST TOBACCO, Including—Williams’ Ruby Twist, Venus Navy Twist and Nailrod, High Admiral, Signet, Juno, and other best brands. IN CIGARETTES— Old Judge, Welcome, Vanity Fair, Opera Puffs, Chancellors, Old Rip, Little Beanties Durham, etc. PIPES— 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 descriotion kept In stock. Ladies and Gentlemen’s Hairdressing Saloons. Wilhelm Zander, TOBACCONIST AND HAIRDRESSER East street, Ashburton. Public Notices. WARMERS T 0 _ The Ashburton Woollen Manufacturing Company, Limited, Is a Cash Buyer of Wool Apply at the Factory. II 40 TO FARMERS AND OTHERS W B ARE PURCHASERS OF Wheat Oats Barley Rye Grass AND OTHER PRODUCE, FOR WHICH WE ARB PREPARED TO GIVE HIGHEST MARKET VALUE. Woolpacks (FULL SIZE) Cornsacks TO ARRIVE t: b P S' Friedlander Bros c c T W. Fowke, BOOTMAKER, BEGS to Inform his friends and the public generally that he has started business on his own account. He hopes by strict attention to business and making i good article, bo secure a share of public patronage. Addreas—BUßNETl i^AEET, ■ vvembaa oeoapU d by tft J Maeeb, 01 ;1 r th *£ ox f*



Business Noticas gs lia ra Sj sr !c le ONE box of Clark’s b 41 pills is war ranted to cnre all discharges from annary organs in either sex (acquired oi constitutional), gravel and pains in the back. Guaranteed tree from mercury Sold in boxes 4s 6d each, by all chemists and patent medicine vendors. Sole pro’ pnetors, The Lincoln and Midland Conn' ties Drug Co,, Lincoln, England. Wh«l* sale of all the wholesale houses. 1 New Seed-Sower II S® Sowln g Grain, Ureas, Turnip, 2 Mangold, etc., and the Turnip Sower _ be arranged, when ordered, to saw Lucerv or other small seeds simultaneously sowing of Ryegrass if desired. It la only Sower in the Market that will sow with absolute regularity on either exces sively rough or very smooth land. It B J" 11 BOW any desired quantity of Grain ev , Grass by simply changing one wheel. t Corn Drills all Sizes. . JGUTTED PULVERISING DisoBaRROWH.— The Best.—Over 500 in use. i Improved Prize Ohaitcuiters WW i cast-steel mouthpieces, when properly handled, make no long straws, conse qnently chaff requires cn riddling. Th are in use largely all over New Zealan several of the large-slzed machines beis 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 «Ti«i n bar rows- New design of tripod harrows, and 7 tlned field grabbers. Gambrldc rollers, 20, 24, and 26 Inches diam. PI»I cylinder field rollers. Horse gears for 2,3, and 4 horses. Best iron-ban"' swingle-trees. Hopes and pnlly «*ear fo» 4-horao yokes. Threshing machine fit tings Belting all sizes. Iron and bras* castings of all kinds to order. Pendm standards cut and punched to any length and gnage. Drays made beat sea soned timber, with Gilpin axles. Grey patent standard for folding sheep. Winners Jf the Gold Medal at U>* Melbourne Exhibition for their Double Furrow Plough, vide Jurors’ Report;— 1 :, P . K 8 - Ia ploughs there - one ex hiblt to which we wish to draw spec!* attention as being the best, and that the Double Furrow of Rek- and Gray Dunedin, New Zealand, inTnish and o atructiun It is far superior to any otbes Kakaia. The New Zealand Loan Mercantls Agency Company are now representing n )u this district . GRAY TE. KILWORTH, Architecture . and Mechanical Draughtsman, and Building Contractor. Office:—Steam Bee Hive, Sash, Door, and Cabinet Factory Wakanni Road, Asbhurtcn. Workmanship Guaranteed at Lowest possible rates 113 A SHBURTON PERMANENT XX. BUILDING & INVESTMENT SOCIETY, The above Society pays Interest at th raio of per cent, per annum for Do posits at Call, 5 pe* cant, per annum fot tnree months, and yOT cent, per annuls If fixed tor 6 months or over. J WARD, „„ Manager. Office ; ■ Arcade Chamoera, Burnet tree* JJORE VALUABLE THAN If a 4ally increasing demand and endless nnmber of testimonials arr criterion of the popularity of an rtloi then Dr Low’s CHERRY PECTORAI one of the wonders of the present en* lightened age. During the past wlnU and spring diseases of the throat an* lungs have been very prevalent, and has been admitted on all sides that where ever this valuable remedy has bee x oh tainable, numbers of lives have been saved by Its timely use. Always have bottle in the house. Sold everywhere Is 6d and 2a fid per bottle. Wholesale agents, Eempthorne, Prosser and Co Christchurch, and at the proprietor, H Citron, Chemist, Akaroa. Ashburt'/v; Agent—Ghaa. Neate, Chemist. ATCHMAKERS Tj EWELIERS /CHjSCI CH—GH. Government Notice. riIHE PUBLIC TRUST OFFICE 1 OF NEW ZEALAND. Atention Is directed to tbe provision, the Acta establishing this Officce, and o the advantages placed thereby within easy reach of every colonist. Subject to such provisions, the State effera to every peP son : 1. About to make his for her WiL Codicil. 2. —lntending to provide for Wife ao Children or others by deed of Settlement. 3. —Settling Property by way of Mar riage Settlement. 4. —Desiring to renounce the Trusts Will, having been appointed Executcl [ruatee under the sapie. 5. —Having acted as Trustee, Exacn to * Administrator, wishing to be relieved he burthen of Trustee hip or Admlnt > ration, the option of using the State ms hinery, and gives an absolute gnarante gainst loss of funds by fraud, peculation r dishonesty. Every information may be r<»m ALEXANDER LEA Agent at Ohristchm\ Or from R. P. HAMERTON, ... Publlo Treat# , Wellington, Utb&f