The Ashburton Guardian.

YOJL. Y.—No, 1328

ASHBURTON, MONDAY, AUMJ T 30

'PRICE—ONE PENN Y



Surveyor, Civil C B. BOOKS AND SONS, Architects, JITIL BhGINBJSES, YAJ.U4.TOKS, LIOKNBSD Surveyors, Ain) Land Brokers, TRIANGLE, WAKANUI ROAD, Ashburton.



Conveyances IN WALD AND MOUNT SOMERS RAILWAY. MOUNT SOMERS AND CAVENDISH ROYAL MAIL COACH. The above Coach leaves Hood’s hotel far 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 pAROELS EXPRESS. "Parcels and Packages forwarded to any address, as cheap, through, inclusive One charge. No extras. No trouble. No charge for booking or for collecting packages up to B6lbs weight within the city. Daily despatches by Pail, and to Great Britain, Europe and Australia by every steamer. Extract from tariff, including all charges to Address of Consignee :



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 837 Post Office, Christchurch ; and Lyttelton. Telephone 22. 8 1672 Business Notices.



BAKEE BROS., Builders, Under taken, etc., Wakanul road and Cass street —B.B. desire to state that having the most recent and Improved Heabsb and Moukhing Coach, are prepared to famish snd condaot Funerals on special and most reasonable terms. Country orders will receive prompt attention. Note the ad dress, comer of Wakanal road and Cass street. Orders may be left at the Ash burton Coach Factory; or Box 16, Post Office Ashburton. 167 Mount somers & methven 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, ior Sprint bum and Alford Forest, there connecting with Duffs Coach from Methven returning same evening. Fares—Spring bum, 2b, return, 3s; Alford Forest, 4s, return, 6s. 1 27 T. HIX. MBS KENNEDY & MISS CAMERON DRESSMAKERS, mpton's Buildings, Moore street, Ashburton, N.B.—Registry Office ft r Female Ser "A AL OF NEW BOOKS. COURT Life Below Stairs, Humorous Works of Theodore Hook, Letters from Hell, Journals of Major-General Gordon at Khar- j toum, Stonehenge’s British Rural Sports, Newspaper Readers’Companion, Scottish Life and Character by Bean Ramsay, The Grey hound—by Stonehenge, Book of Snobs—by Thackeray. Macanlay’s Essays and Lays of Ancient Rome, May hews’ Horse Doctor, The Horse —by Stonehenge, Complete Works of Artemns Ward in 1 vol., Choice Works Mark Twain—l vol., Religions Anecdotes of Scotland by Adamson, Sheep, Cattle and Horse—by Youatt, Sunday at Home, Leisure Hour, America —by Mackenzie, Nineteenth Century— by Mackenzie; Madagascar and Franco, Spons’ Mechanics Own Book, Short History of Oar Own Times—by Justin McCarthy, The Shadow of a Crime —by Hall Caine, Intrigues of a Poisoner—by £ Gaborian, Clarissa’s Tangled Web, Decameron of Boccaccio, Mine Own People—by L. M. Gray, The Maclise Portrait Gallery, Evan Harrington —by George Meredith, The Reporter’s Companion, Brie. THOS. F. FARLEY, BOOKSELLEB, STATIONEB, AND PBINTEB, SAUNDERS’ BUILDINGS, ASHBURTON, m 11



JOI X?/i per day to be made by per -135 J-353 boob of either sex, In tbeic own localities, at work for ns. New easiness. All meet with wonderfal suc cess. Anyone can do the work. Capital not required. We will start yon. Outfit worth £1 mailed free. The emplcyment is particularly adapted to the region in which this publication circulates. Beys and girls earn nearly as much as men. Full particulars and Instructions matlo ree. Now is the time—don’t delay, but write to us at once. Address Stinson Do Portland, States



Public Notices: Caution. SOME unscrupulous firms are trying ti force on the New Zealand people i Nostrum, under the cloak that it is mad< In the United States— WHICH IS NOT TRUE. Under this pretence they are trying tc 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 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. I



SHBURTOB GOAL AND FIREWOOD DEPOT. B. Ba Bean Bega to inform the inhabitants of Ash burton that he has a splendid let of Blue Derwent Potatoes for sale. NEWCASTLE. WESTPORT, AND BROOKFIELD COAL at lowest rates. Firewood, Posts and Rails, Stakes Eto., Potatoes, Chaff, Oats, Bran, Sharps, Eto. R. 8. BEAN, 419 West street.



Standard Sewing achien. gPKO THE I A L NOTICE. LIQHT.RUNNINQ STANDARD SEWING MACHINE.



The STANDARD has more Improvements than all the other Sewing Machines pat together I Has always . been the best and is now the cheapest. That It meets every require ment of a critical public 1s shown by its great popularity and In creasing sale through out America Europe, Australia and New Zea land. WALTHAM AGENT FOR ASHBURTON- W. C. Page, &4BT BTBBET.



Palo] 13 Announcements. FOOTROT IN SHEEP. A SURE CURE may bo had of the undersigned in Five Shilling Bottles, with directions for use affixed. Scores of testimonials. Cash requested with orders. M. H. ROHD E, Agent in Canterbury for P. McNeave’s Patent Foofrot Application, Corn Exchange, Christchurch. MR J. A. MACPHERSON is agent I for Ashburton district. 7349



Mrs Adams AGENT FOR MADAME WEIGEL’S PATTERNS, HAS now on hand e nice assortment of crewel wools, silks, tiloselle, floasette, lace, braids, 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



HQRIESSELIOH AMD CO • WEAVERS’ HALL, WOOL EXCHANGE, LONDON, SHIPPING AND COMMISSION MERCHANTS, Established 1855. Ship to order any description ot British and Continental Goods upon 2$ per cent, commission, selected by buyers with Colonial experience, and attend to the prompt 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 dover 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 E R I N G’ S Twine Binder. WITH LATEST IMPROVEMENTS for 1885 6. REDUCED PRICE-£SO. Every Machine with latest improvements, two knives and a supply of small extras. The agents being desirous that the Deerlng Twine Binder should retain the position which it has obtained as the FAVORITE MACHINE WITH THE FARMERS throughout New Zealand, and that the price should not stand in the way, we have determined to sell 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, Kosa’ 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, D.S, He has devoted a lifetime to, and is acknowledged to be the most expert Physician in his specialty In the United States. Young men and Middle-aged Men, who suffer from Ner vous and Physical Debility, Loss of Energy and Memory, Eruptions on the Face, Mental Depression, Kidney and Bladder Troubles, Neuralgia, Rheuma tism, Scrofula, Salt Rheum, Paralysis, Fits, Spinal Disease, St 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, come and let the Doctor examine your cose. If It is curable, he will tell you Ha; 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 yon nothing for consultation, so please call and satisfy yourselves that the Doctor understands your case. Dr 8, 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 the side and back leuchorrea, etc, etc. —I wish it distinctly understood that I do not claim to perform impossibilities, or to have a miraculous power. All applying to mo 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 Medicines ne ces or a complete cure can be sen m observation on receipt of svm



GRIOULTURAL Machine Shop, WAKAHDI ROAD. CHARLES RAY Repairs Engines, Combines, Chaff-cotters, 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.



JOhristchurch Advertisements. GRBAT|EXTENS[ON OF PREMISES. THE increasing;trade of the D. 1.0. 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 presort 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 DATS, Com mencing JUNE'SOtb. Instructions bavin been given to tbe beads of all Department? t give extra inducements to buyers, all clnsse ure invited to visit the warehouse during the Sale with a view to enquire and compare prices and secure BARGAINS IN ALL DEPARTMENTS RAPEBY AND GENERAL IMPORTING COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND, DIM., CO-OPERATIVE, ASHEL STREET, CHRISTO EURO ET. B. HALLENSTEIN, Chairman. E. 0, BROWN,



Metropolitan Hotel CASHEL STREET, Chrlaiohurch. (Under Proprietorship since April, 1885). THE above Hotel has been thoroughly 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, 5a fid; per week, LI 10s; per 28 days, L 5. (Private apartments by arrangement). Permanent boarders, LI 6s week. Ordinary, from 12 to 2 p.m. d’Hdte, at 6.16 p.m For further iculars, premises ; or, by .. to MANAGER Metropolitan Hotel, 6 18 tit dn area. A WONDERFUL BOOK FOB Is. CONTAININU 100 THICKS AND DELUSIONS WITH CARDS. 25 MARVELLOUS COIN TRIO S, For the performance of which only a rommen pack of cards and the ordinary coins of the realm are needed. ALL FULLY EXPLAINED,



Also, a large collection of AMUSING KIDDLES, CHARADES, GAMES, 4c., And over 200 TRICKS WITH CONJURING APPARATUS. All illustrated, explained, and made simple, with a catalogue of English, French, and American Novelties, Games, Toys, &e. Covering over 800 pages and illustrated over 300 woodblocks. Both books mailee free for Is. JACK AND HIB BRDE. Mechanical FIGURES DANICK to MUSIC and keep perfect time. Is 3d each, the pair 2s. THE WIZARD OF THE NORTH’S CHANGEABLE PACK OF CARDS Wonderful Changes with Lightning Rapidity Is 2d, post 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 I ne whole of the above mentioned articles to one address post paid f r 2s 6d. Address all orders: H. YORK 4 CO., 401 George street, Sydney. Lock Box 41, King street, Post Office. g«22



Bewarei beware!! of IMITATIONS. ASK FOR HOULT’S TONH? Herbal Beer. None Genuine except that hearting my label. Try It! Try It 1 1 It la one of the Beat Medicinal and Summer Tonloii ever offered to the Public. Delivered in Ashburton at per dozen. Bottles not returned will be charged for. T. HOULT, BAST STREET, ASHBURTON.



Sporting. RACING C 1 SPRING MEETING, THURSDAY AND FRIDAY, November 25 and 26, 1886. President, E. G, Wright, ; Yice-Preai dent, J. Grigg ; 'Judge, Matthew St'tl Stewards, H. Friedlander, W. B. Dei shire, J. 0. N. Grigg, R. Friedlander W. C. Walker, Drs Ross and Leahy Treasurer—o. O. Fooks ; Clerk o the Scales, M. Friedlander ; Clerk o: the Course, A. Fewson ; Hand! cappers, F. Cotton, C. C. Fooks, M. Stitt and Dr Leahy. First race to start at 1 p.m, FIRST DAY. COUNTY HURDLE RACE, of 30 80VS ; over six flights of hurdles, about 3ft Oin high ; nomination, 1 sov ; accep tance, 1 sov. Second horse to receive 5 bovs from the stake. 11 mile. District horses only. Welter Handicap, of 45 so vs ; nomi nation, 1 sov ; acceptance, li sov ;



minimum weight, lOat. Second horse to receive 5 sovb 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 thestake. li mile. 4. Countv Plate Handicap, of 40 sovs. nomination, 1 sov ; acceptance, 1 sov. Second horse to receive 5 sovs from the stake. mile. District horses only. 5. Post Stakes, of 15 sovs; catch weights; nomination, 1 sov, to be made to the Secretary immediately after the County Plate 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. <5. Spring Handicap, of 50 sovs ; nomina tion, 1 sov ; acceptance, sov. £ mile.



SECOND DAY. 1. Handicap Hurdle Race, of 50 eovs; 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. 2. Racing Club Handicap, of 100 sovs ; nomination, 1 sov ; acceptance 3 sovs. Second horse to receive 10 sovs from the stake 1] mile 3. Ladies’ Ppuse, of 25 sovs; welter weights for age. Gentlemen riders. Entrance, 1 sovs. mile. District horses only. 4. Totalibatok Stakes, of 15 eovs minimum weight, Bst; nomination, 1 sov, to bo made to the Secretary immediately actor 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, A mile. . Flying Handicap, of 40 sovs ; nomina tion, 1 sov ; acceptance, 1 sov. Second horse to receive 5 sovs from the stake. 4 mile. 6. Consolation "Handicap, of 20 sovs; nomination, 1 sov, to be made to the Secretary immediately after the 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 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 Waltaki from July Ist 1886, and up to the date cf the forthcoming meeting and owned by a person who has resided in the said dlstr’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 be declared on Monday November 15 1886. Weights for the second day’s handicaps will be 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 ing of the first day’s racing. 0. 0. FOOKS, Secretary.



Davis’s Herbal Beer ON account of Persona selling Inferior Herbal Beer and representing It as mine, 1 have to ask the pnblio 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 be the best Tonic Summer Drink in New Zealand. NO CHEMICALS USED. Delivered in Ashburton at 2a per Dos in Bottles charged for If not returned Families wa.ced on dally. DAVIS’S HERBAL B ER AND ICE DRINK MANUFACTORY, BUsi Street, Ashburton 1



Hayes and Co. Great Gift Sale OF DRAPERY, CLOTHING, BOOTS. GROCERIES, & PROVISIONS FOR THRFE MONTHS ONLY. HAVE S & CO, FINDING their Stock excessively large have determined to reduce it folly 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 10a 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 3 rd And 10 PRIZES, value 20a each. These Prizes will bo awarded to the lucky ones who shall guess the number of Peas in the largo Glass Jar which will be placed on view in tho Drapery Window, next the Arcade. I 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 10a 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 bo 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 MOISEY BUSINESS. The following list of Bargains is worthy of special notice : White Calico, 2ld per yard Grey Calico, 3£d per yard Grey Calico, yard wide, 2s 9d per doz Welsh Flannel, 9d per yard Scarlet Flannel, ICU-d per yard Fine All-wool Saxony, la per yard Cream Holland, 6d per yard Colored Bed Quilts, 3s 3d and 3s 6d Scotch Cloth Blankets, Gs lid, 8s 6d, and 9s lid par pair Witney Blankets from 7s 9d Checked Winceys, 4id and si'd Bleached Sheeting, 2 yards, B|d per yard, wonderful value Homespuns, 7Jd. 9£d. and KBd Double-width Cashmeres, all colors, Is 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 line in Youths’ Tweed Trousers, 5s 9d Boys’ Suits from 4s Gd Ladies’ Cloth Jackets, 4s Oilcloth, 1 yard wide, CM A splendid Tweed, all wool, 2s Gd A quantity of Black Velvet Buttons, Id per doz, and a lot of Remnants which must be 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 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 each day 614



QOUNTRY VISITORS TO CHRIST CHURCH Will find the three O’a— Oompori ! Cheapness I! Convenience AT WALLACE’S Central Hotel, Corner of Gloucester and Colombo street* 10 677 A Night Fortes Kept.



Business Notices. NOTICE TO OWNERS OP DOGS. I HEREBY give Notice that all Doga 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 yon purchase is KEATING’S rs imitations are noxious and ineffectual. Sold in tins, 6d, Is, and 2s 6d each, by all chemists. 1 2



WILHELM ZANDER baa always on hand a good variety of BEST TOBACCO, Including—Williams’ Roby Twist, Venus Navy Twist and Nallrod, High Admiral, Signet, Jnno, and othejr best brands. IN CIGARETTES— 51d Judge, Welcome, Vanity Fair, Opera Faffs, Chancellors, Old Rip, Little Beauties Durham, eta PIPES-



L Splendid Assortment, both In case and without. CIGARETTE & CIGAR HOLDERS— A large variety to choose from. 'lshlng 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, OB AOCONIST AND HAIRDRESSER East street, Aahbnrton.



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



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



Woolpacks (FULL SIZE) Cornsacks TO ARRIVE Friedlander Bros.



W. Fowke, BOOTMAKER, BEGS to inform his friends and the pnblio generally that he has started business on Itda own account. He hopes by strict attention to business and making a good article, bo secure a share of public patronage. Addrer ss—BURRETI I.RBET, i v>«nf|wa oceapled by Mr J Match.



Business Notices ONE box of Clark’s b4l pills is war ranted to care all discharges from urinary organs In either sex (acquired o« 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 mol prietors, The Lincoln and Midland dona ties Drag 00., Lincoln, England. Whale sale of all the wholesale houses.



New Seed-Sower For Sowing Grain, Grass, Turnip, Mangold, etc., and the Turnip Sower be arranged, when ordered, to sowLuoenr or other small seeds simultaneously sowing of.Kyegrass If desired. It is only Sower In the Market that will sow with absolute regularity on either mriuMi slvely rough or very smooth land. It will sow any desired quantity of Orals ef Grass by simply changing one wheel. Corn Brills all Sizes. Jointed Pudvebisino DisoHareows.— The Best.—Over 600 in use.



Impeoved Prize Chajwcottees.—Wltl caat-ateel mouthpieces, when property handled, make no long straws, iwmf qnently chaff requires r*> riddling. Th are In use largely all over Mew Zealan several of the large-sized machines beia lately fitted up at Christchurch. Improved Double and Treble Furrow Ploughs.—The beat, and consequent., the cheapest in the market. 3,4, and leaf harrows. Square linked chain bar rows- Now design of tripod harrows, and 7 tlned field grubbers. Cambrido rollers, 20, 24, and 26 inches dlam. Plat cylinder field rollers. Horse gears for 2,3, and 4 horses. Best iron-bar>' swingle-trees, Hopes and pally gear fat 4-horse yokes. Threshing machine fit tings Belting all sizes. Hon and bran, castings of all kinds to order. Fendni standards cot and punched to any length and guage. Drays made fi_m best sea soned timber, with Gilpin axles. Gray patent standard for folding sheep.



Winners j>f the Gold Medal at thf Melbourne Exhibition for their Doubu Fukkow Plough, vide Jurors’ Report: “ PL<jr~Hß—ln ploughs there . one ex Mbit to which we wish to draw speola attention as being the best, and that the Doable Farrow of Bek* and Gray, Dunedin, New Zealand, in finish and at situation it Is far superior to any othes Bakaia. The New Zealand Loan Mercanth Agency Company are now representing u in this district BEIT> *. GRAY TE. KILWORTH, Architecture . and Mechanical Draughtsman, and Building Contractor. Office:—Steam Bee Hive, Sash, Door, and Cabinet Factory- Wakanni Road, Ashburton. Wockmanship Guaranteed at Lowest possible rates 11 3 Ashburton permanent BUILDING & INVESTMENT SOCIETY. The above Society pays Interest at th rate of per cent, per annum for De posits at Gall, 6 pe* cent, per annum for three months, and _ per cent, per annuli if fixed for 6 months or over. J WARD, Manager. Office- Arcade Chamoers, Basnet trea^- CRE VALUABLE THAN



If a Increasing demand and endless number of testimonials are criterion of the popularity of an rtid then Dr Low’s CHERRY PECTORAI one of the wonders of the present an* lightened age. Daring 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 bee a ob tainable, numbers of lives have been saved by its timely use. Always have bottle in the house. Sold everywhere Is 6d and 8s 6d per bottle. Wholesale agents, Kempthorne, Prosser and Oo Christchurch, and at the proprietor, H Citron, Chemist, Akaroa. Agent— Ohas. Neate, Chemist.



ATCHMAKERS EWEILERS •r*



Government Notice. THE PUBLIC! TRUST OFFICE OF NSW ZEALAND. Atention Is directed to the provision* tho Acta establishing this Officoe, and e the advantages placed thereby within easy reach of every colonist. Subject to soon provisions, the State dfers to every per son « 1. About to make his for her Will Codicil 2. —lntending to provide for Wife as 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 Executed Trustee under the same. 5. —Having acted as Trustee, Exeon 10 or Administrator, wishing to be relieved che burthen of Trustee, hip or Admlnl; ration, the option of using the State me thinery, and gives an absolute gnar&nte against loss of funds by fraud, peculation or dishonesty. Every information may be from ALEXANDER LEA Agent at Ohrlstohm Or from R, O. HAMERTON, Pwblto Treats Wellington, Utblfof.