The Ashburton Guardian.

VOL. V,—No. 1-456

ASHBURTON. SATURDAY, JUNE 5. 1886

IPKICE—ONE PENNY



Surveyor, Oivil Engineers, &c. E. FOOKS AND SONS, 'tvil EflocnsKßS, Valuators, Licensed Surveyors, and Land Brokers, TRIANGLE, WAKANUI ROAD, r» UN WALD AND MOUNT SOMERS I; RAILWAY. MOUNT SOMERS AND CAVENDISH ROYAL MAIL COACH. The above Coach leaves Hood’s hotel or 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 <jfe\?atchurch, or may return In time for tLo last train for Ashburton. Parcels and Orders will receive every attention. Horses and Buggies on hire. Architects, Ashburton. Conveyances. JOHN HOOD



p AUSTRALASIAN AROELS EXPRE&a. Parcels and Packages forwarded to any address, at cheap, through, inclusive ta One charge. No extras. No trouble. No charge for booking or for collecting packages up to 561ba weight within the city. Daily despatches by Kail, and to Groat Britain, Europe and Australia by every steamer. Extract from tariff, including all charges to Address of Consignee : 3 S s * 3 I I



We are now receiving parcels for Home to despatch per Tongsriro, 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.



lgM BAKER BROS., Builders, Under takers, eta, Wakanal road and Casa street —B.B. desire to state that having the mu recent and Improved Heaksb and Mouenino 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 Cass street. Orders may be left at the Ash burton Coach Factory; or Box 16, Post Office Ashburton. M OUNT SOMERS & METHVBN ROYAL MAIL COACH.



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 with Duffs Coach from Methven returning same evening. Fares Spring burn, 2s, return, 3s } Alford Forest, 4s, return, s. 1 27 T. HEX. -TRS KENNEDY & MISS CAMERON DRESSMAKERS, Buildings, Moore street, Ashburton.



tf.B. Registry Office fo Female Ser vent*. ARUIVAL OF NEW BOOKS. COURT Life Below Stairs, Humorous Works of Theodore Hook, Letters from Hell, Journals of Major-General Gordon at Khar toum, Stonehenge’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 ot Ancient Rome, Mayhews’ Horse Doctor, The Horse —by Stonehenge, Complete Works of Artemus Ward in 1 vol.. 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 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 Own People—by L. M. Gray, The Machse Portrait Gallery, Evan Harrington —by George Meredith, The Reporter’s Companion, Erie. THOS. F. FAELEY, BOOKSELLER, STATIONER, AND PRINTER, SAUNDERS’ BUILDINGS. ASHBURTON, m 11



(>1 per day to be made by per w-L * sons of either sex, In own localities, at work for ns. New business. All meet with wonderful suc cess. Anyone can do the work. Capital not required. We will start you. Outfit Forth £1 mailed free. The employment particularly adapted to the region In which this publication circulates. Bey and girls earn nearly as much as Full particulars and instructions mal'e reo. Now is the time—don’t delay, but write to us at once. Address Sijkion «r Do Portland Maine. Dnl States



HGKIESSELICtI AND CO. . WEAVERS’ BALL, WOOL EXCHANGE, LONDON, SHIPPING AND COMMISSION MERCHANTS, Established 1855. Ship to order any description of British and Continental Goods upon 2$ per cent, commission, selected by buyers with Colonial experience, and attend to the promp 1 realisation 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 uliy studied, and the Warehouse, which is specious, lofty, and well-lighted, is geuerally acknowledged to be the best of Its kind in New Zealand. J. E. & CO. are in a position to place before the public goods bought on the most advantageous terras from the manu facturers, and thus secure to all the best value for money—quality and price being the reliable teat 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 01.01 HING Now on hand, so well and favourably known for Excellence of Quality, Fit, and Workmanship. Our Own Manufacture. A HAT AND CAP FACTORY On the premises. Any style made to order. One Shilling off every Pound Cash Discount. DUNSTABLE HOUSE, Established 1854. 4 491 £c ales. Kakaia Sales. WE bog to Intimate to our clients that for the future the SALES of TOOK, MPLEMENTS and SUNDRIES will be held at the Rakaia the LAST THURSDAY In every month. NEW ZEALAND LOAN AND MER OANTILE AGENCY COMPANY. 8 306 MATSON, COX 00.



Private Dispensary, Palmerston Building*, Foot of 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, who suffer from Nervous and Physical Debility, Loss d Energy and Memory, Eruptions on the Face, Mental Depression, Kidney and Bladder Troubles, Neuralgia, Rheumatism, Scrofula, Salt Rheum, Paralysis, Fits, Spinal Disease, St. Vitus’ Dance, Liver Complaint, Asthma, Catarrh. Heart Disease, Gravel, Piles, &c., mnd are tired of taking mineral drugs, will 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 numeral preparations; his treatment consists wholly in the use of vegetable remedies. Many arc 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. If it is curable , he will tell you so i if tt 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 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 arc afflicted by any of the following complaints;—Cold extremities, weak stomachs, lame and weak backs, nervous and sick headaches, constipation and indigestion, pain_ in the side and back, leuchorrea, etc., etc. I wish it distinctly understood that I do not claim to perform impossibilities, or to haVe miraculous power. Ail applying to me will receive my honest opinion of their complaints. No experimenting. I will guarantee a positive cure in •very case I undertake, or forfeit j£aoo. Consultation in Office or by Letter, Frkk. Charges Moderate. Examination and advice, fi. Call or address : Dr. H, T. Speer, Palmerston Buildings, Auckland, N.Z, Office Hours: 91012, 1 to 4, 6 to 8 p.m.; xo to xa. N.B. All Medicines necessary for a complete cure can he sent free from observation on receipt el



J£! E R I N G' S E E R ,J 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. 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 snrpasaed. 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 pnrchaser of machines. D. WILLIAMSON, Agent for Ashbnrton.



AGRICULTURAL Machine Shop, WAKANUI ROAD. CHARLES RAY Repairs Engines, Combines, Chaff-catters, 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.



Public Notices: Caution. SOME unscrupulous firms are trying to force on the Mew 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 Genuine AMERICAN HOP BITTERS. We wish to warn all honest and unsus pecting people against this DECEPTION, and to call the attention once more to the facts that the Genuine American Co.’s BOP BITTERS Are put up In Squre, 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 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. Trees Trees Trees THE undersigned has FOR SALE all kinds of FRUIT AND FOREST TREES, Pinus Insignia, Austriaca, Maritima, and Macrocarpa, by tens of thousands; other kinds in proportion. All kinds of cabbage plants, etc, on sale. All orders by post or otherwise shall receive my beat attention. N.B.—A grand lot of early strawberry plants on sale. .tames porter, CLIFTON NURSERY,^ 4 76 Allenton, Ashburton.



SfIBURTOM COAL AND FIREWOOD DEPOT, E,. S. Bean Bega to Inform the inhabitants of Ash burton that ho baa a splendid Jo: of Blue Derwent Potatoes for sale. NEWCASTLE. WESTPORT, AND BROOKFIELD COAL at lowest rates. Firewood, JPoet and Rails, Stakes Etc., Potatoes Ohaff, Oats, Bran, Sharps, Eto. R, S. BEAN, 419 West street.



Standard’Sewing Mac Men. gPEOI AL NOTICE. THE LIGHT-RUNNINQ STANDARD SEWING MACHINE T ne STANDARD haa more Improvements than all the other Sewl Machines pnt together I Haa always been the beat and la now the cheapest. That It meets every require ment of a critical public la shown by its great popularity and in creasing sale throughout America Europe, Australia and New Z land. hKu iOENT FOR ASHBURTON— W. 0. Page, AST BTBEKT



Business Notices Australian mercantile UNION INSURANCE COMPANY. The only Company in Canterbury WHICH DID NOT RAISE RATES 33| PKI< cent on Country Risks.



We arc vow, as we have been fob THE PAST THREE YEARS, ACCEPTING RISKS PER CENT. OFF TARIFF. W. B. MOSS, Agent rot Ashburton District. September 22, 1885. 9 615



the Blood Is the Life.—Clarke’s ; world-famedbloodmixturoiswarranted to cleanse the blood from all impurities from whatever cause arising. For scrofula, scurvy, skin and blood diseases, and sores of all kinds, its effects are marvellous. Thousands of testimonials. Sold in bottles 6d and 11s each by chemists and ’atent medicine vendors everywhere Sole iroprietora, The Lincoln and Midland 1 ounties Drug 00., Lincoln, England, 1 16



fOW VITALITY DR CHURCHILL’S SYRUP OF H YPOPfIOSPHI'iE OF LIME 1 prescribed by the Faculty for the cure of Consumption, Chronic Cough and General Debility. It contains two of the principal ingre dients necessary for building up the human rame, and which are considered deficient in the above complaints, viz., Phosphorus and Lime. It cannot be too highly recommended for delicate children. Dr Churchill’s compound Syrup of Hypophosphltes is real brain food, and lu oases of Muscular and Nervous Exhaus tion has acquired a world-wide reputation. Each bottle bears Dr Churchill’s signa ture. Price, 4fr. Prepared only by SWANN, CHEMIST, 12, Rue Oastiglione, Paris. 7 225



PRINTING OF ALL KIND INCLUDING— Billheads Circulars Memorandum Forms Agreements Lions 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 must favorable terms oiferred to WHOLESALE ORDERS. ASHBURTON GUARDIAN OFFICE,



TOWLE’S pennyroyal and steel pills for females quickly correct all irregulari tleuand relieve the distress ag 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. I 12



FOR SOWING with Turnips to secure a Good Crop, nothing succeeds like MAYO'S BONE MA.NUBK. Price—L7, L 6, L 5. Agent In town—H. Zander. A Liberal Discount for Cash. F. T. MAYO, Hampstead Manure Factory, 9 5b6 Asl bmto'u



Christchurch Advertisements- Great Blanket bale The Kaiapoi Woollen Manufacturing Company, Limited, have this day disposed of their Entire Stock cf First Quality, SUPER WHITE TWILL BLANKETS .. ” ifTO •• i[MESSRS G. L.,BEATH & CO., Christchurch, The Stock, consisting ofjjll bales,[assorted sizes, as described below, will be Opened out of the Bales and for Sale to day and follow ing days at BEATH & gOO.’S WAREHOUSE, Cashel Street, At the following remarkably Low Prices. Size and Weight—| 9 4—8.1 by G 4 Inches, hilbs, 17a Od, usual trade price 25a (3dj the pair.



10 4—oo by 74inches, 7ilbs, 22a9d, usual trade price 32a Gd the pair 11- —O9 byJ 84 inches, 91bs, 27s 9d, usual trade price 37s 6d the pair. 12- -108 by 94 inches, lllbs, 33a 9d, usual trade price 47s 6d the pair. The Reduction Is equal to 30 PER CENT DISCOUNT OK -SIX SHILLINGS IN THE POUND. At the above Rates, those Superior Blankets are Lower in Price than the Cheapest Twill Blanket produced by the Company, being marked considerably below the Mill Cost. Vi here two or more pairs are ordered, Carriage will be paid to any part of Canterbury. JSS/- Orders by Post, accompanied by P. 0.0. or Cheque will receive the very beat attention, and .Cash will be Returned if Good are not as represented. G. L Beath & Co,, DEPOT FOR SALE OF KAIAPOI MANUFACTURES, IMPORTERS. AND MANUFACTURERS’ AGENTS, Cashel Street, Christchurch,



Autumn and Winter Shipraenta are now to hand, marked as usual at a amall advance on Landed Cost. mil His Lordship’s HOTEL AND LARDER, LICHFIELD STREEI, Christchurch. TOE Propiotor of the above Hotel begs to notify tkat he has engaged the services of one of the best Chois 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, Qame, Fish, etc., etc., In season. Grills to perfection at any hour. PRIVATE ROOMS FO LADIES. Books of Tickets are sued at reduced • - A String Band will play the newest music In dining-room from 2.30 to 1.30 each day. 6 14 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 Is one of the Best Medicinal and Summer Tonics ever offered to the Public. Delivered in Ashburton at 2s per dozen. Bottles not returned will be charged for. T. HOULT, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON, 11 8



Davis’s Herbal Beer ON account of Persona selling Inferior Herbal Beer and representing It aa mine, I have to ask the public to see chat EACH BOTTLE BEARS A RED AND WHIIE LABEL [With My Name and Trade Mark on. None genuine without it. DAVIS’S TONIoIIERBAL BEER la acknowledged by the travelling public to be the best Tonic Summer Drink in New Zealand. NO CHEMICALS USED. Delivered In Ashburton at 2a per Do»m Bottlea charged if not returned Families wa.ced on daily. DAVIS’S HERBAL B ER AND ICE BRINK MANDF OTORY, Snuu», v



Christchurch Advertisements. OUNTRY VISITORS TO CHRIST CHURCH ~r- -• It Pi Will find the three O’s— Comfort 1 Cheapness 1! Convenience Hotel, Corner of Gloucester and Colombo street. 10 677 A Night Porter Kept. THE Drapery and General Importing Company of N. Z, Limited (Cooper »tive) beg to intimate the arrival of extensive shipments for the ensuing AUTUMN AND WINTER SEASONS, Comprising the latest Londonand Paris Fashions in all departments together with every kind of useful and General Drapery and Fur nishings for Household and Family Use, now to hand ex s e. Ruapehu, Talnnl, Kaikoura, Doric, Tongariro, and *rawa, and sailing ships Wellington, Waimea, to be supplemented by arrival of each direct steamer. AT WALLACE’S i AUTUMN, i886.|



{Novelties la all Departments. SPECIAL SHOW. A Special Season’s Show will be held on Saturday, February 20, and whole of following week, during which the public are cor dially invited to inspect the Im mense and entirely new stock, without being pressed to purchase All Goods at Wholesale Ware house Prices. E. 0. BROWN, Manager.



Warehouses— Cashel street ... Christchurch. High street ... Dunedin. See Season's Circular now Issued. Metropolitan Hotel (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 5s per week. CASHEL STREET, Christchurch.



Ordinary, from 12 to 2 p.m. ; Table d’Hdte, at 6.15 p.m. For farther .culars, apply on the premises j or, by to MANAGER, Metropolitan Hotel, Box 14, PEKING New Saleyards. The Undersigned beg to notify that they will hold their Opening Sale at the Royal Saleyards, Moore street, on 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 daly advertised. Present entries comprise Horses, Oows, Sheep, Pigs, Poultry, Furniture, Produce, and Sundries. 6 18 Christchurch THURSDAY, APRIL 8. 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 MACPHEKSON, 3 446 Auctioneers, Ashburton. The oltdespale entire Horse, Prince Victor Will travel the Wakanul, Longbeaoh, and Ashburton Fords districts, and will stand at Netherby Lodge (opposite Canterbury Mills) on Saturdays. For further particulars and terms ap ly to Groom in charge, or GEORGE POOOOK,



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 bags, fleas, moths, bedtlea, and all other inaeota, 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 is KEATING’S ra imitations are noxious and ineffectual. Sold in tins, 6d, la, and 2s 6d each, by all chemists. 1 2



WILHELM ZANDER has always on hand a goo '■ variety of BEST TOBACCO, Including—Williams’ Baby Twist, Yenns Navy, Twist and Nailrod, High Admiral, Signet, Jnno, and other beat brands. IN CIGARETTES— Old Judge, Welcome, Vanity Fair, Opera Puffs, Chancellors, Old Rip, Little Beauties, Durham, etc. PIPES— A Splendid A " eminent, 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 Ashburton Woollen Manufacturing Company, Limited, ia a Cash Buyer of Wool Apply at the Factory. 11 40



TO FARMERS AND OTHERS ARK PURCHASERS OF Wheat Oats Barley Bye Grass AND OTHER PRODUCE, WHICH WE ARE PREPARED TO GIVE HIGHEST MARKET VALUE.



Woolpacks (FULL SIZE) Cornsacks v t:o arriv.h Friedlander Bros.



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 a good article, to secure a share of public patronage. Address— BUßNETT STREET, i premises occupied by Mr J Meodv



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 or constitutional), gravel and pains in the back. Guaranteed tree from tnercnry. bold in boxes 4s 6d eachi by all chemists and patent medicine vendors. Sole pro prietors, The Lincoln and Midland Conn ties Drug Co., Lincoln, England. Whole sale of all the wholesale houses. 1 For Sowing Grain, Grass, Turnip, Mangold, etc., and the Turnip Sower bearranged, when ordered, to sow Lucer? or other small seeds simultaneously sowing of liyegrass 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 or Grass by simply changing one wheel. Corn Drills all Sixes.



Jointed Pulverising Disc Harrows, The Best. —Over 500 in use. Improved Prize Chawcuttebs. —Wit! caat-steel mouthpieces, when properly handled, make no long straws, conso quently chat! requires no riddling. Th are In use largely all over .New Zealan several of the large-sized machines bein 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 hat rows- New design of tripod harrows, and 7 tined field grubbers. Cambridg 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 pnlly gear fo» 4-horse yokes. Threshing machine fit tings Belting all sizes. Iron and brae* castings of all kinds to order. Fencing standards cut and punched to any length and guage. Drays made fi_,a best sea soned timber, with Gilpin axles. Gray's patent standard for folding sheep. Winner*, jf the Gold Medal at the Melbourne Exhibition for their Double Furrow Plough, vide Jurors' Report:— “ Pl<t ~hs —In ploughs there . aap ex-* hi bit to which we wish to drawl, attention as being the best, the Double Furrow of Bek- and Gray. Dunedin, New Zealand, In vanish and a struotlon it is far superior to any other



Bakaia. The New Zealand Loan Mercantile Agency Company are now representing tv In thin district REID « GRAY TE. KILWOKTH, Architecture , and Mechanical Draughtsman, and Building Contractor. Office:—Steam Bee Hire, Sash, Dour, 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 anntm for De posits at Call, 6 per uant. per annum for three months, and 6 per cent, per annum If fixed tor 6 month* or over. J WARD, Manager. Office : - Arcade chambers, Barnet tree* ORE VALUABLE THAN GOLD



If a increasing demand and an endless camber of testimonials arr a criterion of the popularity of an article 2 then Dr Low’s PECTORAL one of the wondeia of the present ea* lightened ago. During the past winte 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 been oh tainable, numbers of lives have been saved by its timely nse. Always have bottle in the honse. SoldVeverywhere 1s 6d and 2s 6d per bottle. Wholesale agents, Kempthorne, Prosser and Go Christchurch, and at the proprietor, H Citron, Chemist, Akaroa. Ashburton Agent—Chas. Neate, Chemist.



Government Notice. rjVBLE PUBLIC! TRUST OFFICE OF NEW ZEALAND. Atentlon la directed to the provisions the Acts establishing this Officce, and o the advantages placed thereby within easy . each of every colonist. Subject to such provisions, the Stats c&ers to every pec son : 1. —About to make his for her Will oc Codicil. 2. —lntending to provide for Wife ac Children or others by deed of Settlement, 3. —Settling Property by way of Mart Cage Settlement. A—Desiring to renounce the Trusts Will, having been appointed £xecnto> Trustee under the same. 6. —Having acted as Trustee, Execu so or Administrator, wishing to be relieved che burthen of Trustee hip or Admlnla ration, the option of uaiug the State mi thinery, and gives an absolute guarantee against loss of funds by fraud, peculation or dishonesty. Every information may be fc«m ALEXANDER LEAN, Agent at Christchun Or from B, 0. HAMEBTOH. Public Tnute Wellington, 18th Mar. 1888 ATCHMAKERS JjEWEUERS, & /CHjS?. CH-CH.