The Ashburton Guardian.

VOL.. Y.—No, 13 38

ASHBURTON. FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 10. 1886

'PRICE—ONE PENNY



Surveyor, Civil c E. POOKS AND SONS, Architects, - iyh Ewgesebbs, Vaivaxobs, Licensed SURVKrOBS, AND liAHD BbOKEBS, TRIANGLE, WAKANUI ROAD, Ashburton.



Conveyances TINWaLD AND MOUNT SOMERS RAILWAY. MOUNT SOMERS AND CAVENDISH ROYAL MAIL COACH. The above Ceach 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 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 Buggies on hire. ln JOHN HOOD



AUSTRALASIAN J) AKOELS EXPRESS- Parcels and Packages forwarded to any address, at cheap, through, inclusive One charge. No extras. No trouble. No charge for booking or for collecting packages up to 561bs 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 :



II« ! » We are now receiving parcels for Home to despatch per Tongariro, sailing this month. Revised cheap rates. Insurance effected if desired. Tariff and all information on application CUFF & GRAHAM, Box 237 Post Office, Christchurch ; and Lyttelton. Telephone 22. 8 1572 Business Notices.



BAKER BROS., Bonders, Under takers, etc., Wakanui 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 Wakanul road and Cass street. Orders may bo left at the Aeh turton Coach Factory} or Box 16, Post Office Ashburton. 167 Mount sombrs & methven ROYAIi MAIL COACH. On and after January Ist, 1885, the nnderalgned will run a Coach each Mon day, Wednesday and Saturday, starting at noon from Hood’s Hotel, Mount Somers, lor Spring bur a and Alford Forest, there connecting with Duffs Coach from Methven returning same evening. Fares—Spring bum, 2s, return, 3s } Alford Forest, 4s, return, 6s. 1 27 T. HIX. MRS KENNEDY & MISS CAMERON DRESSMAKERS, mpton’s Buildings, Moore street, Ashburton, N.B. —Registry Office ft r Female Ser -vants.



AL OF NEW BOOKS. COURT Life Below Stairs, Humorous Works of Theodore Hook, letters from Hell, Journals of Major-General Gordon at Khar tomn, Stonehenge*a British Bural Spoils, Newspaper Headers’ Companion, Scottish Life and Character by Bean Ramsay, The Grey* hound—by Stonehenge, Book of Snobs—by Thackeray. Macaulay’s Essays and Lays of Ancient Borne, Mayhems’ Hcr»e Doctor, The Horse—by Stonehenge, Compete Works of ArtemnsWard in 1 vol, Choice Works Mark Twain 1 vol., Keligions 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 B Gaborian, Clarissa’s Tangled Web, Decameron of Boccaccio, Mine Owr People by L. M. Gray, The Machse Fortran Gallery, Harrington —by Georg( Meredith, The Reporter’s Companion, Ene. THOS. F. FAELEY,



BOOKSELLER, STATIONER, AND PRINTER, SAUNDERS’ BUILDINGS, ASHBDETON. m 11 Of rnr, OA per day to be made by per wiJL TO cttt gone of either sex, In their own localities, at work for ns. New easiness. All meet with wonderful suc cess. Anyone can do the work. Capital not required. We will start yon. Outfit worth £1 mailed free. The employment is particularly adapted to the region In which this publication circulates. Beys and girls earn nearly as much as men. Full particulars and Instructions malle ree. Now is the time—don’t delay, but write to us at once. Address Stinson Do P&*tland Maine. United States



Public Notices; Caution. SOME unscrupulous firms are trying tc force on the Hew 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 up In Square, Panelled, Amber colored Bottles, with White Label on one side, printed In Black Letters, and Green Hop Cluster; and, on the other side, fellow Label, with Directions „ln Bed 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.



SHBURTOB GOAL AHD FIREWOOD DEPOT. B. S* Bean Begs to inform the inhabitants of Ash burton that be has a splendid lot of Blue Derwent Potatoes 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 achine. gPEO THE I A L NOTICE. LIGHT-RUNNING STANDARD SEWING MACHINE.



The STANDARD has more Improvements than all the other Sewing Machines put together 1 Has always been the best and is now the cheapest. Thht 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 Zea land. AGENT FOB ASHBURTON— W. C. Page. AST BTRBBT,



PulPic A nnonncements. FRUIT TREES ! FRUIT TREES ! FRUIT TREES ! RANGIORA NURSERY. W. E. IVORY BEGS to inform his patrons ini the Ashburton district that orders for the season will be executed direct from the Nursery. My stock is very large and grown, and consists of 2 and 3-year old Apple, Pear, Plum, Peach. Nectarine, Cherry, Apricot, Almond, Quince, Medlar, Walnut, Grape Vines, and fruiting Trees of Gooseberry Currants ; also, l ines and other Shelter Trees. Catalogues on I application. May 21, 1886.



Mrs Adams AGENT FOR MADAME WEIGEL’S PATTERNS, HAS now on hand a nice assortment of crewel wools, silks, filoselle, floasette, lace, bralda, transfer patterns, new designs, crash, oatmeal and satin cloths for art needlework, five o’clock tea cloths, embroidery frames, etc. THE LITTLE SHOP (Next Mr Ranger’s baker



HGRTESSELIOH AND CO • WEAVERS’ HALL, WOOL EXCHANGE, LONDON, SHIPPING AND COMMISSION MERCHANTS, Established 1855. Ship to order any description ot British and Continental Goods upon per cent, commission, selected by buyers with Colonial experience, and attend to the prompt realisation, cl Produce at highest prices upon 1 per cent, commission. Orders to bo 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 B R I N O' S Twine Binder. WITH LATEST IMPROVEMENTS for 1885 G, REDUCED PRICE—£SO. Every Machine with latest Improvements, two knives and a supply of small extras The agents being desirous that the Deering Twine Binder should retain the position which it baa 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 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’Sj PRIVATE DISPENSARY, now permanently established In Octagon Chambers, I'osv’ Buildings,opposite Town Hall, DONEDIN, for tho 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 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, Fits, Spinal Disease, St Vitus’ Dance, Liver Complaint, Asthma, Catarrh, Heart Disease, Gravel, Piles, etc., and are tired of taking mineral drugs, will do well to come and try the Doctor's method of cure —as it will, if properly applied, relieve them of their sufferings and restore them to health. The Doctor uses no mineral preparations; his treatment consists wholly in the use of vegetable remedies. Many are they who have implanted in their sys tem, by improper use of calomel, seed, which produce an annual crop of diseasd To such he would say,comeand be healed. It matters not what your troubles may be, 1 come and let the Doctor examine your cose. If it is curable, he will toll 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 tho side and back leochorrea, 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. 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 QKIOULTURAL Machine Shop, WAKANCI ROAD. CHARLES RAY Repairs Engines, Combines, Chaff-cntters, Reapers and Binders, and all classes of machinery. Special attention given ti Bicycler, Tricycles and Sewing Machines. Lawn Mowers repaired, sharpened and adjusted. Model work General repairs.



Christchurch Advertisements. D.I.C. SHOW DISPLAYS FOU SPRING SEASON. AT (he approach of another Season the Public are invited to o?r FIRST GREAT DISPLAY OF SPRING NOVELTIES In all the DEPARTMENTS OF FASHION.



We have great pleasure in issuing tins invitation, as we have never exhibited on any previous occasion such a HIGH PROFUSION of Fabrics, Novelties, and Effects, The beauty of which transforms 'th;» Spaciocs Warehouse, and calls forth admiration and wonder. Cn tl is Special Occasion the Ware house will bo OPEN till H p.m. on SATURDAY. EVERY ARTICLE AT WHOLESALE WAREHOUSE PRICE. THE DRAPERY AND GENERAL IMPORTING COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND, LIMITED,



Casuist, Sthket, CHBISTCHUECn. B.§IIALLENSTEIN, Chairman E. 0. BROWN, Manager



Metropolitan Hotel OASHEL STREET, Chrisiohuroh. (Under Proprietorship since April, 1885). THE above Hotel has been thoroughly painted, papered and renovated, and. la equal to any Motel 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—Pet day, 5s 6d; per week, LI 10s; per 28 days, L 5. (Private apartments by arrangement). Permanent boarders, LI 5s week. Ordinary, from 12 to 2 p.m. d’Hote, at 6.15 p.m For further ’ culars, app.v premises ; or, by , to MANAGER Metropolitan Hotel, 6 18 n! onoren.



A WONDFRFDL BOOK FOR Is. CONTAINING 1 nr\ THICKS AND DELUSIONS "WITH JLUVJ CARDS 25 MARVELLOUS COIN TRIO S, For the performance of which only a common pack of cards and the ordinary coins of the realm] are needed. ALL FULLY EXPLAINED, Also, a large collection of AMUSING RIDDLES, CHARADES, GAMES, Ac., And over 200 TRICKS WITH CONJURING APPARATUS. All illustrated, explained, and made simple, with a catalogue of English, French, and American Novelties, Games, Toys, As. Covering over ted over 300 woodblocks. Both books mailee free for Is. JACK AND HIS BRDE. Mechanical FIGURES DANCBJto | MUSIC and keep perfect time, la 3d each, the pair 2a. THE WIZARD OF THE NORTH’S CHANGEABLE PACK OP CARDS Wonderful Changes with Lightning Rapidity la 2d, post free. N.S.W. stamps taken at par; post office orders and postal notes preferred. If stomps of other colonies are sent add 2d in the shilling for exchange. Take Notice.—To advertise our business we will for a short time send t ne whole of the above mentioned articles to one address post paid f r 2a 6d. Address all orders: H.|YORK & CO,, 401 George street, Sydney* Lock Box 41, King street, Post Officei



Sporting. Ashburton tv aging x\» £JLUB. SPRING MEETING, THURSDAY AND FRIDAY, [November 25 and 26, 1886. Precedent, E. G. Wright, ; Vice-Presi dent, J. Grigg ; Judge, Matthew Sttt Stewards, li. Friedlander, W. B. Den shire, J. C. N Grigg, B. Friedlander, W. C. Walker, Drs Boss and Leahy ; Treasurer—(!, 0. Fooks ; Clerk of the Scales, M. Friedlander ; Clerk of the Course, A. Howaon ; Handi cappere, F. Cotton,* C. C. Fooks, M. Stitt and Dr Leahy. First race to start at I p.m. FIRST DAY. County llukdlb Race, of 30 sovs ; over six flights of hurdles, about 3ft Gin high ; nomination, 1 sov ; accep tance, 1 sov. Second horse to receive 5 sovs from the stake. 11 mile. District horses only. . Welter Handicap, of 45 sovs ; nomi nation, 1 sov ; acceptance, 11 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. Ashburton Cup Handicap, of 12 sovs ; nomination, 1 sov ; acceptance 3 sovs. Second horse to receive 10 sovs from lliestnke. 11 mile. County Plate Handicap, of 40 sovs. nomination, 1 sov ; acceptance, 1 sov. Second horse to receive 5 sovs from the stake. mile, District horses only. Post Stakes, of 15 sovs ; catch weights ; nomination, 1 sov, to be made to the Secretary immediately after the County Plata is run. The winner to be sold by auction imme diately after the race for 15 sovs, any surplus to go to the funds of the Club. 1 mile. Spring Handicap, of 50 sovs ; nomina tion, 1 sov ; acceptance, 11 sov. } mile.



second day. Handicap Hurdle Pace, 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 sovs from the stake mile. Ladies’ Purse, of 25 sovs ; welter weights for ago. Gentlemen riders. Entrance, 1 sovs. 1J mile. District horses only. Totalisator Stakes, of 15 sovs minimum weight, Bst ; nomination 1 sov, to ho 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. 1 mile. Flying Handicap, of 40 sovs ; nomina tion, 1 sov ; acceptance, 1 sov. Second horse to receive 5 sovs from the stake, .V milo. Consolation 'Handicap, of 20 sovs ; nomination, 1 sov, to bo made to the Secretary immediately after the Flying Handicap is run ; acceptance, free, to be notified to the Secretary within 10 minutes of declaration of weights. 1 mile.



RULES 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 Waitaki from July Ist 1886, and up to the date cf the forthcoming meeting and owned by a person who has resided in the said distr ct during the same period. 3. Five per cent will be deducted from the gross of all moneys payable in accord ance with this programme for expenses of the course. 4. All nominations and acceptances go to the funds of the Club. NOMINATIONS. All nominations to be accompanied by fees, name, age and description of horse, and colors of rider, and in the hands of the Secretary (address —Ashburton) not later than 9 p.m. on Monday November 1 1886 WEIGHTS. Weights for the first day’s handicaps will bo declared on Monday November 15 1886. Weights for the second day’s handicaps will bo declared at 9 o’clock on the evening of the first day’s racing. ACCEPTANCES. Acceptances for the first day’s handi caps must be made to the Secretary not later than 9 p.m. on Monday, November 22, 1886. Acceptances for the second day's handicaps at 9 o’clock on the even* Ingjof the first day’s racing. C. C. FOOKS, Secretary



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



Hayes and Co. Great Gift Sale OP DRAPERY, CLOTHING, BOOTS, GROCERIES, & PROVISIONS FOR TIIRIE MONTHS ONLY. HAYES” & CO, FINDING their Stock excessively large have determined to reduce it fully one-half by making an IMMENSE SACRIFICE OF THEIR WINTER STOCK,



And n addition to the reductions made they will give a large number of VALUABLE PRIZES, For which every Customer Purchasing Goods to the value of 10s in either 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 20s each. These Prizes will be awarded to the lucky ones who shall guess the number of Peas in the largo Glass Jar which will be placed on view in (he Drapery Window, next the Arcade. JSSS" Read this Carefully. THE GLASSJJAU OF PEAS, Now on view, was filled by Messrs Dunn and Strachey, and was sealed by Mr J C. Duncan, Broker. Each Customer purch-Ring Goods to the value of 10s will be entitled to one guess as to the number of Peas the Lucky Jar contains, 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 mentioned Prizes ; but, in the event of the exact number not being guessed, the nearest to the correct number will be awarded the First Prize, and pro rata.



This is no deception, but the power of a READY MONEY BUSINESS. The following list of Bargains is worthy of special notice : White Calico, 21d per yard Grey Calico, 3ld per yard Grey Calico, yard wide, 2s 9d per doz Welsh Flannel, 9d per yard Scarlet Flannel, lOid per yard Fine All-wool Saxony, Is per yard Cream Ho’land, 5d per yard Colored Bed Quilts, 3s 3d and. 3s 6d Scotch Cloth Blankets, 6s lid, 8s 6d, and 9s lid per pair Witney Blankets from 7s 9d Checked Winceys, 41d and 6,?d Bleached Sheeting, 2 yards, 81d per yard, wonderful value Homesjmns, 7 Ad, and IOAd Double-width Caslnncres, all colors, Is 4Jd per yard Black Cashmeres, Is and Is 3d All other Dross Materials Greatly Deduced * Ladies’ Wool Squares, 8d Men’s Heavy Tweed Trousers, 7s lid Men’s Tweed Suits from 10s 6d Boys’ Overcoats, 2s lid A grand line in Youths’ Tweed Trousers, 5s 9d Boys’ Suits from 4s Gd Ladies’ Cloth Jackets, 4s Oilcloth, 1 yard wide, Old A splendid Tweed, all wool, 2s 6d A quantity of Black Velvet Buttons, Id per doz, and a lot of Remnants which must bo cleared In the BOOT DEPARTMENT there are some Special Lines which cannot be rubbed out. We 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 Propletor of the above Hotel begs to notify that he baa engaged the services of one of the beat 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, | Gama, Fish, etc., etc., In season. Grills to perfection at any hour. 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 each day 614



ipiODNTRY VISITORS TO CHRIST CHURCH Will find the three C’s— Comfort 1 Cheapness!! Convenience AT WALLACE’S Central Hotel, Corner of Gloucester and Oelowbo 10 677 A Niaht Porter Kent,



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 any damage done. DONALD McLEAN. 1 167 Lagmhor. KEATING’S POWDER destroys bugs, fleas, moths, bedtles, and all other insects, whilst quite harmless to domestic animals. In exterminating beetles the success of this powder is extraordinary. It is perfectly clean In application. See the article you purchase Is KEATING’S rs Imitations are noxious and Ineffectual. Sold in tins, 6d, Is, and 2s 6deacb, by all chemists. 1 2



WILHELM ZANDER has always o hand a good variety of BEST TOBACCO, Including—Williams’ Rnby Twist, Yann Navy Twist and Nailrod, Hlgl Admiral, Signet, Juno, and othei best brands. IN CIGARETTES— Old Judge, Welcome, Vanity Fair, Opera Faffs, Chancellors, Old Rip, Little Beauties Durham, eta PIPES— A Splendid Assortment, both In case and without. CIGARETTE & CIGAR HOLDERS— A large variety to choose from. Fishing Tackle, Cricketing Material, Footballs, Lawn Tennis, and a large stock of Fancy Goods of every descrintion kept in stock. Ladles and Gentlemen’s Hairdressing Saloons. Wilhelm Zander, TOBACCONIST AND HAIRDRESSER East street, Ashburton.



Public Notices* (JIG WARMERS The Aahburton Woollen Manufacturing Company, Limited, Is a Cash Buyer of Wool Apply at the Factory. il 40



TO FARMERS AND OTHERS \j^ v ARE PURCHASERS OF Wheat Oats Barley Bye Grass AND OTHER PRODUCE, FOR WHICH WE ARE PREPARED TO GIVE HIGHEST MARKET VALUE.



Woolpacks CKULL SIZE) Cornsacks TO ARRIVE Frledlander Bros. W. Fowke, bootmaker, BEGS to Inform his friends and the public generally that he baa started business on his own account. He hopes by strict attention to business and making a good article, to secure a share of public patronage. Address—BUßK BTI r remises ooeaphd by Hi J Meech.



Business Notices ONE box of Clark’s b 41 pills Is war. ranted to cure all discharges from the urinary organs in either sex (acquired 01 constitutional), gravel and pains in the back. Guaranteed, free from mercury Sold in boxes 4s 6d each, by all chemists and patent medicine vendors. Sole pro, prietors. The Lincoln and Midland dona ties Drug Co., Lincoln, England. Whclo sale of ail the wholesale houses.



New Seed-Sower For Sowing Grain, Urass, Turnip, Mangold, etc., and the Turnip Sower bearranged, when ordered, to bow Lncenr ■ or other small seeds simultaneously sowing of Ryegrass If desired. It is only Sower in the Market that will sow with absolute regularity on either excae*



eively rough or very smooth land. It will sow any desired qaantity of Grata ev Grass by simply changing one wheei- Corn Drills all Sizes. Jointed Pulverising Disc Harrows.— The Best. —Over 500 in use. Improved Prize Chafpcutters. — Wltl cast-ateel monthpiecea, when properij handled, make no long straws, cons* qnently chaff requires r-> riddling. Th are in use largely all over Hew Zealan several of the large-sized machines bei* lately fitted np 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 hat rows- Hew design of tripod harrows, and 7 tlned field grubbers. Cambrldc rollers, 20, 24, and 26 inches diam. Plal cylinder field rollers. Horse gears for 2,3, and 4 horses. Best lron-bar>’> swingle-trees. Hopes and pally gear lot 4-horse yokes. Threshing machine fit tings Belting all sizes. Hon and bras* castings of ail kinds to order. Fencim standards cut and punched to any length and guage. Drays made fi_Ax best sea soned timber, with Gilpin axles. Gray patent standard for folding sheep.



Winner*, jf the Gold Medal at thf Melbourne Exhibition for their Doubu Furrow Plough, vide Jurors' Report;— “ Pior~HS—ln plooghs there - one ex hlblt to which we wish to draw spec!» attention aa being the beat, and that the Doable Furrow of Rekt and Gray, Dunedin, Eew Zealand, InCnlsh and a atruction it la far anperior to any other Bakaia. The New Zealand Loan Mercanta Agency Company are now representing a In this district REID «; ORA V TE, KIL WORTH, Architecture , _ and Mechanical Draaghtaman, and Building Contractor. Office:—Steam Bee Hive, Sash, Door, and Cabinet Factory Wakanni Road, Ashburton. Workmanship Guaranteed at Lowest possible rates. 11 3 Ashburton permanent BUILDING & INVESTMENT SOCIETY. The above Society pays Interest at th rate of 4$ per cent, per annnm for Do. posita at Call, 5 pe* cent, per annum for throe months, and . jqt cent, per annun If fixed for 6 months or over. J WARD, Hanager. Office : - Arcade Chamoeia, Barnet tree*--



JJORE VALUABLE THAN If a J ailj Increasing demand and endless number of testimonials are criterion of the popularity of an it ; then Dr Low’s CHERRY PBOTORAI one of the wonders of the present en lightened age. During the past winta and spring diseases of the throat an longs have been very prevalent, and has been admitted on all sides that where ever this valuable remedy has bet a ob tainable, numbers of lives have a saved by Its timely nse. Always have bottle in the honse. Sold everywhere Is 6d and Ss 6d per bottle. Wholesale agents, Kempthorne, Prosser and Oo Christchurch, and at tl'e proprietor, H Citron, Chemist, Akaroa. Ashbnri'V'. I Agent—Chas. Neate, Chemist.



ATGH MAKERS J EWEUSRS, iCHjfl GH.



Government Notice. ImS PUBLIC TRUST OFFICE OF NEW ZEALAND. Atention la directed to the provision* the Acts establlahiog this Offices, and e the advantages placed thereby within easy roach of every colonist. Subject to soon provisions, the State effiera to every psP son :-~ 1. - About to make his for her Will Codicil 2. —lntending to provide for Wife an Children or others by deed of Settlement 3. —Settling Property by way of riage Settlement. 4—Desiring to renonnee the Trusts Will, having been appointed Execute Trustee under the same. 5. —Having acted as Trustee, Execn to or Administrator, wishing to be relieved oho burthen of Trusteeship or Admlnlt ration, the option of using the State i thinery, and gives an absolute guaranty •gainst loss of funds by fraud, peculation or dishonesty. Every information may be from ALEXANDER LEA Agent at Chriatohui'i Or from R, 0. HAMERTON, Psbllc Traste Wellington, ISthhfay