The Ashburton Guardian.

VOJLi. V— : No. 1325

ASHBURTON. THU USD AY, AU(il) T 20. 1880

TRICE—ONE PENNS’



Surveyor, Civil E. FOOK.S AND SONS, TRIANGLE, WAKANUI ROAD, r e -.INWALD AND MOUNT SOMERS | RAILWAY. MOUNT SOMERS AND CAVENDISH ROYAL MAIL COACH. The above Csach leaves Hood u hotel fir 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 tram for Christchurch, or may r. turn in time tor the last train for Ashburton. Parcels and Orders will receive every attention. Horses and Buggies on hire. Architects, kwnnvf.KSß. VALUATORS, LIOBHSBD Ashburton. Conveyances In JOHN HOOD



AUSTRALASIAN arcels 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 np to 561bs weight within the ■city. Daily despatches by Kails to Great Britain, Europe and Australia by every steamer. Extract from tariff, including all charges to Address of Consignee :



35 n e I. We are now receiving parcels for Home to despatch per Tongariro, Bailing this month. Revised cheap rates. Insurance effected if desired. Tariff and ail information on application CUFF & GRAHAM, Box 237 Post Office, Christchurch ; and Lyttelton. Telephone 22. ® 1572 Business Notices.



BAKER BEOS., Builders, Under takers, etc., Wakanal road and Casa street the most recent and improved Heaesk and Mouknikg Coach, are prepared to furnish and conduct Funerals on special and most i easonable terms. Country will receive prompt attention. Note the ad dress, corner of Wakanul road and Cass treet. Orders may be left at the Ash l.urton 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 Co-ch each Mon day, Wednesday and Saturday, starting at noon from Hood’s Hotel, Mount Somers, (or Sprint bar a and Alford Forest, there . onnectin g with Duff’s Coach from Methven returning same evening, h ares—Spring burn, 2s, return, 3s j Alford Forest, 4s, return, 6s. 1 27 T. HIX. MRS KENNEDY & MISS CAMERON DRESSMAKERS, mpton’s Buildings, Moore street, Ashburton.



N.B.— Registry Office f; r Female Ser vants- ”A AL OF NEW BOOKS. COURT Life Below Stairs, Humorous Works of Theodore Hook, Letters from Hell, Journals of Major-General Gordon at Khar toum, 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, Mayhews' Horse Doctor, The | Horse —by Stonehenge, Complete Works of Artemus Ward in 1 yol, Choice Works Mark Twain —1 vol., Religious 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 Onr 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 Own People—by L. Mi Gray, The Maclise Portrait Gallery. Evan Harrington —by George Meredith, The Reporter’s Companion, Eno. THOS. .F. FAELEY, bookseller, stationer, and printer, SAUNDERS’ BUILDINGS, ASHBURTON, m 11



rj u - (3 4 per day to be made by per- A 1 8 eons of either sex, In their own localities, at work for ns. New onaineßS. All meet with wonderfnl suc cess. Anyone can do the work. Capital not required. We will start yon. Outfit rorth £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. Kail particulars and instructions mat?© - ree. la the time—don’t delay, but write to ns at once. Address Stinson A«r Do Poland. Maine, (United States



Public Notices: Caution. SOME unscrupulous firms are trying to force on the blew Zealand people a Nostrum, under the cloak that It la 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.'a BOP BITTERS Are put up in Square, Panelled, Amber colorcd Bottles, with White Label on one side, printed in Black Letters, and Green Hop Cluster; and, on the other side, Tellow Label, with Directions in Red



Letters, In English and German, and the name of (< Dr Sonle ” blown In every Bottle. This is the only form In which Genuine AMERICAN HOP BITTERS are put. Ashburton coal AND FIREWOOD DEPOT. R. 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 COA.L at lowest rates. Firewood, Posts and Rails, Stakes Etc., Potatoes, Chaff, Oats, Bran, Sharps, Etc. R, S. BEAN, 419 West street.



Standard Sewing achien. S PEC I A L NOTICE THE L^GHT-lIUNNIXO STANDARD SEWING MACHINE. The STANDARD daa more Improvements than all the other Sowing Machines pnt 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 Zea land.



SIGENT FOR ASHBURTON W. C. Page. &VBT 8TBB«T (



Public Announcements. FRUIT TREES ! FRUIT TREES ! FRUIT TREES ! . RANGIORA NURSERY..* . W. E. IVORY BEGS to inform his patrons in tlio Ashburton district that orders for the season will bo executed direct from tho Nursery. My stock is very lafgo 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 a”d Currants ; also, Pinos and other Shelter Trees. Catalogues on application. May 21, 188 G.



Mrs Adams AGENT FOR MADAME WEIGEL’S PATTERNS, HAS now on hand a nice assortment of crewel wools, pilks, filoselle, flossotle, laco, 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 Hanger’s baker HQRIE jSELTCII AND CO * WEAVERS’ HALL, WOOL EXCHANGE, LONDON, SHIPPING AND COMMISSION MERCHANTS, Established 1855.



Ship to order any description ot British and Continental Goods upon 2ft per cent, commission, selected by buy era with Colonial experience, and attend to the prompt realisation cl Prodaoo at highest prices upon 1 per cent, commission. Ova.ir-b 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 moat of the Colonial Banks. Current Price Lists. Produce Reports, and any necessary samples or information on application 1 35 DE E R I N O' s E E R I N O’ S Twine Binder. WITH LATEST IMPROVEMENTS for 1885 (i. R EDUCED P R ICE - £O. Every Machine with latest improvements, two knives and » supply of email extras. The apen'a being desirous that the Deering Twine B'ndor should retain the position which it has obtained as the FAVORITE MACHINE WITH THE FARMERS throughout Now Zealand, and that the price should not stand in the way, wo have determined to sol! all machines for coming reason at FIFTY POUNDS



For simplicity of construction} lightness ofdiaoyht, economy of repairs, strength and efficiency, it stands unequalled, whilst for excellence of work in the field, under all conditions of crop, it cannot bo surpassed. In confirmation of its superiority, wo 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. WILUAMSON, Agent for Ashburton.



Di Speer’s PRIVATE DISPENSARY, now permanently established In Octagon Chambers, h'osT Buildings,opposite Town Hal!, DUNEDIN, 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. Ho has devoted a lifetime to, and is acknowledged to bo the most export Physician in his specialty in the UnUod 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 reatoro thorn to health. The Doctor usee no mineral preparations; hiaireatment consists wholly in the use of vegetable remedies Many are they who have implanted in their sys tem, by improper uso of calomel, seed, which produce an annual crop of disoasd To such he would say, come and bo 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 you that ; for he will not undertake a case unless ho 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 13. cures Humors and Diseases of the Biood. 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 tho aide and back lenohorrea, etc, etc.—l wish it distinctly understood that I do not claim to perform impossibilities, or to have a miraculous power, Ail applying to me will receive my honest opinion cf their complaints. £Jo experimenting. I will guarantee a positive euro 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 11. J. Speer, Dunedin, Office ] Hours: 9 to 12, 1 to 4, 6 to 8 p.m.; Sun days, 10 to 12. N.B. All Medicines na [ oe» or a complete cure can be sen n observetioo on receipt of no) Machine Bhop, WAKANDI ROAD, CHARLES RAY Repairs Engines, Combines, Chaff-cutters, Reapers and Binders, and all classes of machinery. Special attention given tc Bicycler, Tricycles and Sewing Machines. Lawn Mowers repaired, sharpened and «djnsted. Model work. General repairs.



JOhristchurcli Advertisements. ORE A T|EXTENSION OF PREMISES, THE increasing trade of the D.I.C. neces sitates the extension of our already SPACIOUS WAREHOUSE, and having full confidence in the great future of Canterbury, we have decided to nearly double the size of our present warehouse. As this alteration would entail the moving backwards and* for wards of stock, we have resolved to hold aj



GREAT CLEARING SALE FOR FOURTEEN DAYS, O.mmeneinp JUKE rifth. Distinctions liavin been given to tl.e lends if ell Department? t give extra inducements to Vmycra, all classe.' nre invited to visit the warehouse during the? Pale with a view to enquire and compare prices and secure BARGAIN'S IN ALL DEPARTMENTS



RAPERY AND GENERAL IMPORTING COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND, LIM., CO-OPERATIVE, ASHEL STREET, GHKISTGHUUOH. B. HALLENSTEIN, Chairman. 1\ G. BROWN, Metropolitan Hotel CASHEL STREET, Ghrisichurch, (Under Proprietorship since April, 1885).



mIJE above Hotel baa been thoroughly I. 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, Bs 6d; per week, LI 10a; per 28 days, L 5. (Private apartments by arrangement). Permanent boarders, LI 5s week. Ordinary, from 12 to 2 p.m. d’Hdte, at 6.15 p.m For farther 'calars, app premises ; or, by to MANAGER Metropolitan Hotel, 6 18



A WONDERFUL BOOK FOR Is. CONTAININ'!! 1 THICKS AND DELUSIONS WITH -LU\J CARDS 25 MARVELLOUS COIN TRIG S, For the performance of which only a common pack of cards and the ordinary coins of the realm are needed. ALL FULLY l‘X PLAINED, Also, a largo collection of amusing iuddi.es, charades, G A ME S, Ac,, And over 200 TRICKS WITH CUN TURING A UP A RAT US. All illustrated, explained, and made simple, with a catalogue of English, French, and American Novelties, Games, Tojs, Ac. Covering over SCO pages and illustrated over SCO woodblocks. Toth books maileo free for Is. TACK AND Ills BRDE. Mechanical FIGURES DANCE to MUSIC and keep perfect time. Is 3d each, the pair 2s. THE WIZARD OF THE NORTH’S CHANGEABLE PACK UF CARDS Wonderful Changes with Lightning Rapidity Is 2d, pest free. N.S.W. stamps taken at par; post office orders and postal notes preferred. If stamps 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 * ae whole of the above mentioned articles to one address post paid f r 2s (id. Address all orders : H. YORK & CO , 401 George street, Sydney. Lock Box Tl, King street, Post Office



BEWARE! BEWARE!! OF IMITATIONS. ASK FOR HOULT’S TONIC Herbal Beer. None Genuine except that bearing my label. Try it! Try It 1 1 It 1b one of the Beat Medicinal and Summer Tonics ever offered to the Public. Delivered in Ashburton at par dozen. Bottles not returned will be charged for. T. HOULT, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. , 1 8



Sporting. J) AGING QL SPRING MEETING. THURSDAY AND FRIDAY, November 25 and 20, 1886. President, E. G. Wright, ; Vice-Presl dent, J. Grigg ; Judge. Matthew St'tt Stewards, 11. Friedlander, W. B. Den shire, J G. N Grigg, R. Friedlander, W. C. Walker, Drs Ross and Leahy ; Treasurer—C O. Rooks ; Clerk of the Scales, M. Friedlander ; Clerk of the Course, A. IJewson : Ilandi cappers, F. Colton, C. C. Fooks, M. Stitt and Dr Leahy



First raco to start at 1 p.m, FIRST DAY. Chimty Rack, of 30 sovs ; over six flighty of .hurdles, about 3ft 6in high ; nomina'ion, 1 sov ; accep tance, 1 sov. Second horse to receive 5 sovs from the stake It mile. District horses only. vWblteu Handicap, of 45 sovs ; nomi nation, 1 sov ; acceptance, It sov ; minimum weight, lOst. Second horse to receive 5 sovs from the stake For liaises that have never won more than /2?sovs in one event on the flat. 2 i miles. sfhii!UßToN Cnr Handicap, of 125 sovs : nomination, 1 sov ; acceptance, >3 sovs, Second hor.-jo to receive 10 iso vs from thestake. It mile. OfiUNTY Plate Handicap, of 40 sovs. liomination, 1 sov ; acceptance, 1 sov. Second horse to receive 5 sovs from iho stake. I| mile District horses ; only. Post Stakes, of 15 sovs ; catch weights ; nomination, 1 sov, to be made to (he Secretary immediately 'after the County Plato is run. The winner to be sold by auction imme diately after (ho raco for 15 sqvs, any surplus to go to the funds of the Club. 1 mile. Si'iiiN’c Handicap, of 50 sovs ; nomina tion, 1 hov ; acceptance, It bov. mile.



SECOND DAYy. ' 1. Handicap Hukdle Hack, of 50 SOVS | over eight flights of Imrdles, about •Ift Gin high ; uoiniuatioii. 1 sov ; acceptance, 2 sov. Second horse to receive 5 sovs from the stake. 2 miles. 2, Racinc Cr.uu Handicap, of 100 sovs; nomination, 1 sov ; acceptance 3 sovs Second horse to receive 10 sovs from the stake 11 mile 3 LAmos’ Pc ksb, of 2o sovs ; welter weights for ago. Gentlemen riders. Entrance, 1 sovs. 11 mile. District horses only. 4. Tot.u.isaioh Stakes, of 15 soys minimum weight, Bst ; nomination, 1 sov, to bo made to the Secretary immediately after the Ladies’ Purse is run. The winner to bo 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, I sov ; acceptance, 1 sov. Second horse to receive 5 sovs from the stake. 1 mile. 6. Consolation Handicap, of 20 sovs; nomination, 1 sov, to bo made to the Secretary immediately after tbo Flying Handicap is run ; acceptance, free, to bo notified to the Secretary within 10 minutes of declaration of weights. 1 mile.



RULES AND REGULATIONS. 1 No entry will be received excspt 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 bo final. 2. A district horse shall moan any horse that has been commonly resident in the district lying between the rivers Selwyn and Waitaki from July Ist 1880, and up to the date cf the forthcoming meeting and owned by a person who hns resided in the said district during the same period, 3. Five per cont 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 tho Club. NOMINATIONS. All nominations tube accompanied by fees, name, ago and description of horse, and colors of rider, and In the hands of tho Secretary (address —Ashburton) not later than 9 p in. on Monday November 1 1886. WEIGHTS. Weights for the first day’s handicaps will be declared on Monday November 15 1836. Weights for tho second day’s handicaps will be declared at 6 o’clock on the evening of tho 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 secand day’s handicaps at 9 o’clock on the even ing of the first day’s racing. C. C. FOOKS, Secretary.



Davis's Herbal Beer ON account of Persons selling Inferior Herbal Beer and representing It hs mine, I have to ask the public to see chat EACH BOTTLE BEARS A RED AND WHITE LABEL With My Name and Trade Mark on. None genuine without It. DAVIS’S TONIC HERBAL BEER Is acknowledged by the travelling public N bo the best Tonic Summer Drink la New Zealand. NO CHEMICALS USED. Delivered In Ashburton at 2a per Dorm Bottles charged for if not returned Families wa.cod on daily. DAVIS'S HERBAL B ER AND ICE BRINK MANUFACTORY, E*bi Sxbesx, Asb b drxon 1



Hayes and Co. Great Gift Sale OF DRAPERY, CLOTHING, BOOTS, GROCERIES, & PROVISIONS FOR THREE MONTHS ONLY. HAVE S & 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 the Drapery or Grocery Establishment will 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 large Glass Jar which will be placed on view in the Drapery Window, next the Arcade. Read this Carefully. THE GLASSjJAK OF PEAS, Now on view, was idled 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 c-ii'ams, 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 bo 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 number not being guessed, the nearest to tiro correct number will be awarded the,First Prizo, and pro rata.



*This is no deception, bat the power of a 11KADY MO EY BUSINESS The following list of Bargains h worthy of special notice : White Calico, 21d per yard Orey Calico, 3Ad per yard Grey Calico, yard wide, 2s !Kl per dor Welsh Flannel, Dd per yard Scarlet Flannel, 101 d per yard Fine All-wool Saxony, Is per yard Cream IJo’land, od per yard Colored Bed Quilts, Ms 3d and Hs (id Scotch Cloth Blankets, Gs lid, 8s (id, and Ms lid per pair Witney Blankets from 7a Dd Checked Winceys, ltd and 5Jd Bleached Sheeting, 2 yards, 81d per yard, wonderful value Homespuns, 71d, Did. and 101 d Double-width Cashmeres, all colors, Is 41d per yard Black Cashmeres, Is and la 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, 5s Dd Boys’ Suits from 4s GJ Ladies’ Cloth Jackets, 4s Oilcloth, 1 yard wide, Old A splendid Tweed, al) wool, 2s Gd A quantity of Black Velvet Buttons, Id per dor., and a lot of Remnants which must bo cleared fn the HOOT DEPARTMENT there are some Special Lines v Inch cannot be rubbed out. Wo 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 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 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 eaoh day 6 14



00 UNTRY VISITORS TO CHRIST CHURCH Will find the-three C’a— Comfokp 1 Cheapness! ! Convenience AT WALLACE’S Central Hotel, Corner of Gloucester and Colombo street. 10 677 A Night Porter Kept.



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 sned for any damage done. DONALD McLEAN. 1 167 Lagmhor. KEATING’S POWDER destroys bugs, fleas, moths, bedtles, and all other Insects, whilst qnite 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 la KEATING’S rs Imitations are noxious and ineffectual. Sold in tins, 6d, la, and 2a 6d each, by all chemists. 1 2



WILHELM ZANDER has always on hand a goo.) variety of BEST TOBACCO, Including—Williams’ Roby Twist, Venae Navy Twist and Nailrod, high Admiral, Signet, Juno, and other best brands. IN CIGARETTES— Old Judge, 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 descrlntion kept In stock. Ladles and Gentlemen’s Hairdressing Saloons. Wilhelm Zander, TOBACCONIST AND HAIRDRESSER East street, Ashburton.



Public Notices. rjlO WARMERS The Ashburton Woollen Manufacturing Company, Limited, is a Cash Buyer of Wool Apply at the Factory. 11 40



TO FARMERS AND OTHERS ARE PURCHASERS OF Wheat Oats Barley Eye Grass AND OTHER PRODUCE, FOR WHICH WE ARE PREPARED TO GIVE HIGHEST MARKET VALUE. Woolpacks (FULL SIZE) Clornsacks TO ARRIVE Friedlander Bros.



W. Fowke, BOOTMAKER, BEGS to Inform his friend* and the public generally that he hat. started business on his own account, idle hopes by strict attention to business and making a good article, to secure a share ot public patronage. Address—BUßN ETI premises occupied by Ms Mi**'’* l .



Business Notices ONE box of Clark’s b 41 pilk is ranted to care all discharges from urinary organs In either sex (acquired ov constitutional), gravel and pains In the back. Guaranteed free from mercury Sold In boxes 4s 6d each, by all chemist* and patent medicine vendors. Sole pro* prietors, The Lincoln and Midland ties Drug Co., Lincoln, England. Whole sale of all the wholesale houses.



New Seed-Sower For Sowing Grain, Ureas, Turnip, Mangold, etc., and the Turnip Sower be arranged, when o* aored,to sowJLccerv 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 exces sively rough or very smooth land. It will sow any desired quantity of Grain ov Grass by simply changing one wheel. Oorn Drills all Sixes. Jointed Pulverising Disc Harrows,— The Beat.—Over 600 In use. Improved Prize Ohafecuttees. — Wlti cast-steel mouthpieces, when proper!} handled, make no long straws, conse qnently ohafi requires r*» riddling. Th are in use largely all over Rew Zealan several of the large-sized machines beta 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 bar rows- New design of tripod harrows, and 7 tined field grubbers. Cambrid rollers, 20, 24, and 26 Inches dlam. Plal cylinder field rollers. Horse gears for 2,3, and 4 horses. Best iron-bar*- swingle-trees. Ropes and pally gear fot 4-horse yokes. Threshing machine fit tings Belting all sizes. Iron and bnu* castings of all kinds to order. Fencloi standards cut and punched to any length and guage. Drays made fum best sea soned timber, with Gilpin axles. Gray* patent standard for folding sheep.



Winners jf the Gold Medal at thf Melbourne Exhibition for their Doubls Furrow Plough, vide Jurors’ Report:— “ Pl<K'"hs—ln ploughs there , one ex Mbit to which we wish to draw aped* attention as being the best, and that the Doable Furrow of Rekt and Gray, Dunedin, Hew Zealand, indnlah and o structiou It is far superior to any other Rakaia. The New Zealand Loan Mercanili Agency Company are now representing a m this district REID A: GRAY m E. KILWORTH, Architecture JL . and Mechanical Draughtsman, and Building Contractor. (Mice;—Steam Bee Hive, Sash, Door, and Cabinet Factory. Wakanni Road, Ashburton. Workmanship Guaranteed at Lowest possible rates 11 3 A SHBCRTON PERMANENT A. BUILDING & INVESTMENT SOCIETY. The above Society pays Interest al th rate of per cent, ' per annum for De posits at Call, 6 per cent, per annum for three months, and yer cent, per annua If fixed tor 3 months or over. J WARD, Hacager. Office Arcade .Chamoers, Burnet tree 4 : JJORE VALUABLE THAN If a Increasing demand and endless number of testimonials are criterion of the popularity of an rtiol then Dr Low’s CHERRY PECTORAJ one of the wonders of the present eo* lightened ago. During the past winks and spring diseases of the throat an* lungs have been very prevalent, and has been admitted on all sides that whera ever this valuable remedy has bet 3 ob tahiafale, numbers of lives hare been saved by Its timely use. Always have bottle in the house. Sold everywhere Is 6d and Sa 6d per bottle. Wholesale agents, Kempthorne, Prosser and Go Christchurch, and at the proprietor, H Citron, Chemist, Akaroa. AahburP/g Agout- Chas. Neate, Chemist.



aSATOMMAKERS EWELLERS, CH-CH. Government Notice. ff.TTR PUBLIC TRUST OFFICE 1 OF NEW ZEALAND. Atentlon is directed to the provision* the Acts establishing this Officce, and e the advantages placed thereby within easy each of every colonist. Snbject to snob provisions, the State offers to every ptV son : 1. - About to make hla for her Will Codicil. 2. —lntending to provide for Wife an Children or others by deed of Settlement^ 3. —Settling Property by way of Ml*, .-lags Settlement, 4. — Desiring to renonnee the Trusts Will, having been appointed ExeontOt Trustee under the same. 5. —Having acted as Trustee, Exeon to or Administrator, wishing to be relieved she burthen of Trustee hip or Admlnli ration, the option of using the State na fchlnery, and gives an absolute gnaranie against loss of funds by fraud, peculation or dishonesty. Every information may be from ALEXANDER LEA Agent at Chrlstohnsi Or from R. O. HAMERTON, PaWlo Tmsta Wellington, ISth Vif