The Ashburton Guardian.

VOJj. V,—No. FU9

ASHBURTON, FRIDAY, MAY TS, ISK6

IPRICE—ONE PENNY



•surveyor, Civii Engineers, &c, L. FUOKS AND SONS, :jvil K mud ears, Valuators, Licensed Srjivr.Yoiis, and Land Brokers, TRIANGLE, WAKANUI ROAD, mINWALD AND MOUNT SOMERS I KAILWAY, MOUNT SOMERS AND CAVENDISH ROYAL MAIL COACH. The above Ceach leaves Hood’s hotel or Cavendish Railway Station everyday, meeting each train. Passengers by morning train may pro ceed by coach to Alford Forest, thence to Methveu in time for the last train for ihurch, or may return in time for els and Orders will receive every .ention. Dorses and Buggies on hire. Architects, Ashburton. Conveyances. >t train for Ashburton. In JOHN HOOD



AUSTRALASIAN pAKCIiLS EXPH Es s. Parcels and Packages forwarded to any sddross, at cheap, through, inclusive tatea. One charge. No extras. No trouble. No charge for booking or for collecting packages up to s(ilbs weight within t..e city. Daily despatches by and to Great Britain, Europe and Australia by every steamer. Extract from tariff, including all charges to Address of Consignee : > to K w a 50 H O 3 I o We are now receiving parcels for Home to despatch per Tongaciro, sailing this month. Revised cheap rates. Insurance effected if desired. Tariff and all information on application (. UFP & Git A HAM, Box 237 Post Office, Christchurch ; j and Lyttelton. Telephone 22. 8 1672



Business Notices. BAKER BROS., Bnildera, Under takers, etc., Wakanui road and Casa street —B.B, desire to slate that having the mu recent and improved Hearse and Mourning Coach, are prepared to furnish and conduct Funerals on special and most reasonable terms. Country orders wih leceive prompt attention. Note the su dresa, corner of Wakanui road and Casa i treat. Orders may be left at the Aah i nrton Coach Factory; or Boa 16, Boat Office Ashburton. UK Mount somers & mkthyen 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, lor Springbum and Alford Forest, there connecting with Duff’s Coach from Mothvea returning same evening. Fares—Spring burn, 2s, return, 3s; Alford Forest, 4s, MRS KENNEDY & MISS CAMERON DRESSMAKERS, return, s. 1 27 T. HIX. : a Buildings, Moore street, Ashburton



N.B.—Registry OfSoe fo Female Ser ARRIVAL OF NEW BOOKS. COURT Life Below Stairs, Humorous Works of Theodore Hook, Letters from Hell, Journals of Major-General Gordon at Khar toum, Etonche-ge’s British Rural Spurts, Hewepaper 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, May hews* Hcrae Doctor, The Horse—by Stonehenge, Complete Works of Artemns Ward in i vol, Choice Works Mark Twain —1 yol., Religious Anecdotes of Scotland —by Adamson, Sheep, Cattle and Horse—by Tonatt, 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 Maclise Portrait Gallery, Evan Harrington by George Meredith, The Reporter’s Companion, Ene. THOB. F. FAELEY, BOOKSELLER, STATIONER, AND PRINTER, SAUNDERS’ BUILDINGS, ASHBURTON, m 11



Of O/< per day to be made by por wi- bods of either sex, in own localities, at work for us. New Dearness. All meet with wonderful suc cess. Anyone can do the work. Capital not required. We will start you. Outfit worth £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 end instructions mafic ree. Now ia the lime—don't delay, but write to us at once. Address Stinson «t Do Portland Maine, _Unl States



HGKI EBSELIOH AMD CO. • WEAVERS’ HALL, WOOL EXCHANGE, LONDON, ’ SHIPPING AND COMMISSION MERCHANTS, Established 1855. , Ship to order any description of British and Continental Goods upon per cent commission, selected by buyers with Colonial experience, and attend to the promp Realisation of Produce at highest I prices upon i per cent, commission. Orders to be accompanied by Letters of Credit or part remittance in Bank Drafts or Produce. Open Policies of Insurance I for floating cargoes to cover sea risks. References —Chief Office of the London and Westminster Bank, or Agra Bank, London, and in of the Colonial Banka. Current Price L;ats. Produce Reports, and any accessary samples or information on application I 35 'J . Ballantyne & Co. DUNSTABLE HOUSE. rg'lHl'i Old Established Arm have now * erected Very Barge and Commodious Premises, suitable for carrying on a First-class



| DKAPKitV .ft CLOTHING BUSINESS, Tho comfort and conveniences of customers have been care ully ptuuied, and the Warehouse, which is spacious, lofty, and well-lighted, is generally acknowledged to bo the best of its kind in New Zealand. J. B. & CO. are in a position to place before the public goods bought on the most advantageous terms from the manu facturers, and ti us secure to ail tho boat value for money—quality and price being J the reliable tost 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 BUY S CLOTHING Now on hand, so well and favourably known for Excellence of Quality, Fit, and Workmanship. Our Own Manufacture.



A HAT AND CAP FACTORY Oa the premises. Any style made to order. One Shilling off every Pound Cash Discount. DUNSTABLE HOUSE, Established 1854. 4 491 Ie ales. iiakaia Bales, C'ffTE beg to Intimate to our clients W that for the future the SALES of TOOK. IMPLEMENTS and SUNDRIES will he held at the Rakala the LAST THURSDAY in every month. NEW ZEALAND LOAN AND MER CANTILE AGENCY COMPANY. 8 306 MATSON, C X CO.



Private Dispensary, Palmerston ThuMing*. 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 has devoted a lifetime to, and is acknowledged to be the most expert Physician in his specially in the United States. Young Men and Middle-aged Men, who suffer from Nervous and Phy?»ical Debility, Loss d Energy and Memory*, Eruptions on the Face, Mental Depression, Kidney and Bladder Troubles, Neuialgia, Rheumatism. Scrofula. Salt Rheum, Paialysis, Fits. Spinal Disease. St. Vitus’ Dance, Liver Complaint, Asthma. Catarrh. Heart Disease. Gravel, Piles, Sec., and are tired ot taking mineral drugs, will do well to come and try the Doctor’s method of cure, as it will, i| 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 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 troubles may be, come and let the Doctor exatSßyour case. If it is curable, he will tell you it is not, he t rill tell you that; for he will a case unless he is confident of effecting dR. It will cost you nothing for consul tation. so call and satisfy yourselves that the Doc tor understands your case. Dr. S. cures Humours and Diseases of the Blood, and Ladies who arc afllicted by any of the following complaints;—Cold extremities, weak stomachs, lame and weak backs, nervous and sick headaches, constipation and indigestion, pain in the *ide and back, Jeuchorrea; etc., etc. I wish it distinctly understood that I do not claim to perform impossibilities, or to have 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 Consultation in Office or by Letter, Free. Charges Moderate. Examination and advice, £t. Call or address ; Dr. H. J. Speer, Palmerston Buildings, Auckland, N.Z. Office Hours: 91012, 1104, 6 to 8 p.m.; Sundays, to to i». N.B. All Medicines necessary for a complete cure can be sent free from observation on receipt •i ftyznptomj.



DEE R I N G' s E B E 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 Doering Twine Binder should retain the position which it has obtained as the FAVORITE MACHINE WITH THE j FARMERS throughout Now 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 surpassed. In confirmation of its superiority, wo refer to the many prizes obtained each year, and also to the testimonials from practical Now Zealand farmers, as well as satisfaction expressed by every purchaser of machines. D. WILLIAMSON, Agent for Ashburton.



GRIOULTDRAL Machine Shop, WAKANDI ROAD. 0H A R ETe's RAY Repairs Engines, Combines, Chaff-cnttera, Reapers and Binders, and all classes of machinery. Special attention given to Bicycle*, Tricycles and Sowing Machines. Lawn Mowers repaired, sharpened and adjusted. Model work. General repairs. 8



Public Notices: Caution. SOME unscrupulous firms aro trying to force on the Mew Zealand people a Nostrum, under tfie cloak that it is made in the United States— WHICH 18 NOT TRUE. Under this pretence they are trying to deceive the Public and Incautious Pur chasers Into the belief that they are the Genuine i 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 facta that the Gen nine American Co.’s it OP BIT i’E R 8 Are pat up in Sqnre, Panelled, Amber colored Bottles, with White Label on one side, printed la Black Letters, and Green Hop Cluster; and, on the other side, Fellow Label, with Directions in Red Letters, in English and Herman, and the name of “Dr Soule" blown in every Bottle. This is the only form in which Genuine AMERICAN HOF BITTERS are put. Trees Trees Trees



THE undersigned has FOR SALK all kinds of FRUIT AND FOREST TREES, Pious Insignia, Auatriaca, Mariuma, and Macrocarpa, by tens of thousands; other kinds in proportion. All kinds of cabbage plants, etc, on sale. Ml orders by post or otherwise shall receive my best attention, N il. A grand lot of enrly strawberry plants on sale. OLIF TO N NUil« ER Y, 4 75 Alientou, Ashburton. S H B U R T O IN GOAL JAMES PORT- 11, AND FIREWOOD DEPOT.



11. S. Bean Begs to inform the inhabitants of Ash burton that ho has a splendid lot of Blue Derwent Potatoes for Bale. NEWCASTLE. WESTPORT, AKD BROOKFIELD COAL at lowest rales. Firewood, Post and Rails, totaitoa Etc., Potatoes Chaff, Oats, Bran, toharps, Etc. R, S. BEAE, 419 West street. Standard Sewing Machien.



P E G I A 1, N O T I C E, THE LrOUT-RUJSNtNt; Sli WING The STANDARD has morn Improvements then all the other Sowi Machines pat together ! Has always been tho boat and la now the cheapest That it meets every require ment of a critical public is shown by its groat popularity and in creasing sale throughout America Europe, Australia and New Z land. r; j IJLE AGENT FOR ASHBURTON— W. 0. Page, AST STREET



Business Notices. HAYING purchased the Asphalting Plant and Business formerly carried on by Mr James Bradley, I am in a posi tion to execute any orders 1 mey be favored with. All asphalt work guaranteed. Ranges taken out and re-sot in the bet. possible manner. Jobbing work in gene ral done. OPPOSITE COH YEN T,*" vVakanul Road, orders may be left with Mr J. 0. Duncan. Old New Zealand Bank. 10 709 IOR the Blood is the Life.—Clarke's world-famed blood mixture is warranted to cleanse the blood from all impurities from whatever causa 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 11a each by chemists and 'atent medicine vendors everywhere Solo proprietors, The Lincoln and Midland ' onnties Drug Co., Lincoln, Lnglaud. 1 16 O W VITALITY J Crum,



DR CHURCHILL’S SYRUP OF HYPO PEGS PIII r i K OF L 1 M K i 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 Hypophosphitea is real brafn food, and in cases 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, Hue Castiglioae, Paris. 7 225 PRINTING



OF ALL KIND IN CL (j DUS G- Biilhoada Circulars Memorandum Forme Agreements Lions Conditions uf Halo Catalogues Posters, Ac., And every description of LEGAL AND COMMERCIAL LETTER-PRESS executed at the shortest notice and in the LATEST D ESI ON IS SPECIAL aud most favorable terms oficrrod to Wli DLLS ALE ORDERS, ASHBURTON GUARDIAN _ _ OFF ICR, I>i Speer’s



Li I VAT I’.' Difcl’ivX'iriAHV, Palmer i.tciii Boldines, Koot of Queen street, Auckland. Established for tun Seicn'ilio and Speedy Cure of Chronic, Nervous, ami Special Diseases. Dr Bpi or is a regu lar Graduated Pnysician, educated at Harvard College, li.t*. He has devoted a lueinuc to, mid is acknowledged to be the ui' at export Physician in his specially in the Cuued Biates. Vi nog men and Middle-aged Men, wh-.i sutler from iNat voua and Physical Debiin y, Loss of Knorgy and Memory, Eruptions on the Kate, Mental Depression, ixrdney and Bladder Troubles, Neuralgia, Khouma tisai, ir.crofula, Walt Kheum, Paralysis, Kits, Spinal Disease, Bt Vitus’ Dance, Liver Complaint, Asthma, Catarrh, Heart Disease, Gravel, Piles, etc., and are tired ot taking mineral drugs, will do well to coma and try the Doctor’s method of cure —as it will, if properly applied, lolieve I hem of their sufferings and restore them to health. The Doctor uses no mineral preparations; Ids treatment consists wholly in the uaa 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 diseaod. To such ho would say, come and bo healed. Is matters not what your troubles may be, c me and let the Doctor examine your cojo. If it is curable, he will tell you ca; if it is not, ho will tell you that ; for ho will siot undertake a case unless ha is continent of effecting a cure. It will coat you nothing for consultation, so please call and satisfy yourselves that the Doctor understands your case. Dr S. cures Humors and Diseases of the Biood. io ladies who are afflicted by any of the following complaints,—Cold extremities, we? k stomachs, lame and weak backs, nervous and sick headaches, constipation and indigestion, pain in the side and hack leuchorrea, etc, etc. L wish it distinctly understood that L do not claim io perform impossibilities, or to have a miraculous power All applying to me will receive my honest opinion of their complaints. .No experimenting. 1 will guarantee a positive cure in every case I undertake, or forfeit L2OO. Consultation in Office or by letter, EEHEE. Charged Moderate. Examination and Advice LI. Call or ad dress: Dr H. J. Wpcer, Palmerston P.uil dings, Auckland, New Zealand. Office Hours: 9to 12, 1 to 4, oto 8 p.m.; Sun days, 10 to 12. N.B. All Medicines ne ceesay for a complete cure can be sent free from observation on receipt of aymp ms



r I'OWLri’H pennyroyal and steel pills for ■ females quickly correct all Irregulari ties ami relieve thedistress. ng symptoms so prevalent with the sex. Boxes la iijd and 2s 9d, of all chemists. Prepared only by E.T. Towle, chemist, Nottingham, Eng land. Wholesale of all the wholesale houses.—Beware of Imitations. 1 12



FOR SOWING with Turnips to secure a Good Crop, nothing succeeds like MAYO’S BONIS MAN ORB. Price—L7, L 6, L 5. Agent In town—H. Mandeb, A Liberal Discount for Cash. F, T. MAYO, Hampstead Manure Factory, 9 556 AoMbucto'Q



'satOhristchurch Advertisements. - Great Blanket Bale B The Ksdaooi Wo-ilen Manufacturing Company, Limited, have Mm day disposed ,j of iho f r Entire Sto kof First Quality SUPER WHITE TWILL BLAIS KETS ■*%Sss ii ■; k r To j -fMESSRS G. LBE TIT & CO., | Discount, to clear the Line, Tho Stock, consisting of 11. bales, assorted sizes, as described below, will be Opened out of the Bales and for Sale to day and follow ing days at •iBEATH & CO.’S WAREHOUSE, Cashel ?trkm, At the following remarkably Low Prices. Size and Weight—|



9 481 by G 4 inches, sUbs, 17- 9d, usual trade price 25a Gd the pair. 10 4—90 by 74incb.es, 7Jlbs, 22a9.1, usual trade price 02a Gd iho pa{r, t! s 11- by 84 inches, 9!bs, 27a 9J, uaual trade price 37s Gd the pair. 12- —IOB by 94 inches, lllhs, 33a 9d, usual trade price 47a Gd the pair. The Reduction Is equal to 30 PER CENT DISCOUNT



SIX SHILLINGS IN THE POUND. At iho above Halos, these Superior Blankets are Lower (u Price than the Cheapest Twill Blanket produced by the Company, being marked considerably below the Mill Cost. Where two or more pairs are ordered, Carriage will he paid to any part of Canterbury. iS3S~ Orders by Peat, accompanied by P. 0.0. or Cheque will receive the very beat attonaon, and Cash will bo Returned if Oood are not as represented. Gr. L, 13eatli & Co,, DEPOT FOR sale of K AIA POI MAKUFACT Dit Ed, IMPORTERS. AND MANUFACTURERS’ AGENTS, Casiul M'hf.kt, Christchurch, Autumn and Winter Shipments are now to hand, marked i*b usual at a small advance on Landed Cost. mil



His Lord ship’s HOTEL AND L A 11 DE R, LICHFIELD STREET, Christchurch. f | HIE Propietor of the above H tel bogs J to notify that he has engaged the services of one of the Peat Chefs in the coliiiies, wi h special instructions to pro vide the boat LUNCHEON OPv TEA, in the country for ONE SHILLING. The bill of faro will comprise Poultry, Game, Fish, etc., etc., iti season, Grille to perfection at any hoar. 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



BE W ARE! BE W A RE!! OF IMITATIONS, ASK FOR HOULT’S TONIC Herbal iieer. 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 2a per dozen. Bottles not returned will be charged for. T. HOULT, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. II 8



Davis’s Herbal Beer ON account of Persons soiling Inferior Herbal Beer and representing it as 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 to bo the beat Tonic Summer Driuir In New Zealand. NO CHEMICALS USED, Delivered in Ashburton at 2a per Doirm Bottles charged if not returned Families wa.cod on daily, DAVIS'S HERBAL B ER AND ICE BRINK MANDF 010 RY, SlBBlfX, A, HB X



Christchurch Advertisements. 001-NraY visitors TorctmisT :Mr-M CHURCH R Will find the three C's— Comfort ' Ottk vpnrss!! Convenience) AY WAUL.vCK's Central Hotel, Corner of Gloucester and Colombo stroei. 10 677 A Night Porter Kept.



f AUTUMN, 1886, TGE Drapery and General _ Importing Company of N.Z, Limited (Coolerdive) beg to intimate the arrival of extensive shipments for the ensuing AUTDMN AND WINTER SEASONS, Comprising the latest Londonand Paris Fashions in all departments together with every kind of useful and General Drapery and Fur m'shlngs for Household and Family TTse, now to hand ex a s. Ruapehu, Talnul, Kaikoura, Doric, Tongarlro, and >rawa, and sailing ships Wellington, Walmea, to bo supplemented by arrival of each direct steamer. IjNovoltlea fn all Departments, SPECIAL SHOW. A Special Season’s Show will be hold on Saturday, February 20, and whole of following week, doring 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. O. BKOWN, Manager. Waroho U'6B— street ... Christchurch. High street ... Dunedin. See Season’s Circular now Issued.



Metropolitan Hotel CASH EL STREET, Chrlsichurch. (Uuder Proprietorship since April, 1885). mnE above Hotel has been thoroughly I painted, papered and renovated, and is equal to any Hotel lu Christchurch for situation, position and accommodation, being at once close to the Centro of the City, and vrithln 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 5s per week. Ordinary, from 12 to 2 p.m. ; Table d’Hote, at 6.15 p.m. For further p*. 'culars, apply on the premises ; or, by , to MANAGER, Metropolitan Hotel, Box 14, 6 18 Christchurch.



PEN IN G New Saleyards, The Undersigned beg to notify that they will hold their Opening Sale at the Royal Saleyards, Moore street, on THURSDAY, APRIL 8, Fanners and Dealers will find it to their advantage to enter Stock, etc, at these Yards, as their centra! position will, no doubt, bo of groat 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 bo duly advertised. Present entries comprise Horses, Cows, Sheep, Pigs, Poultry, Furniture, Produce, and Sundries, 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— ZOUCH AND MACPHERSON, 3 44G ' Auctioneers, Ashburton. Luncheon provided. Sale at 12 o’clock.



11HE CLYDESD ALE ENTIRE Horse, Prince \ ictor Will travel the Wakanni, Longbeach, and Ashburton Forks 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 POCOOK, oar^sdicoj



Notices. NOTICE TO OWNERS OF DOGS. I HEREBY give Notice that all Doga found interfering with Sheep on thia Estate will be destroyed, and the Owners sued for any damage done. DONALD McLEAN, 1 167 Lagrohor. KEATING’S POWDER deatroys bags, fleas, moths, bedtles, and all other insects, whilst quite harmless to domestic animals. In exterminating beetles the success of this powder is extraordinary. I ft 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 has always on hand a good variety of BEST TOBACCO. Including—Williams’ Ruby Twist, Venus Navy Twist and Nailrod, high Admiral, Signet, Jnno, and other best brands.



IN CIGARETTES— Old Judge, Welcome, Vanity Pair, Opera Puffs, Chancellors, Old Kip, Little Beauties, etc. 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 description kept in stock. Ladles and Gentlemen’s Hairdressing Saloons. Willielm Zander, TOBACCONIST AND HAIRDRESSER The Ashburton Woollen Manufacturing Company, Limited, is a Cash Buyer of Wool Apply at the Factory. 11 40 PIPES- East street, Ashburton. Public Notices. O FARMERS



TO FARMERS AND OTHERS S ARE PURCHASERS OP Wheat Oats Barley live Grass AND OTHER PRODUCE, FOR^WHICH WE ARE PREPARED TO GIVE HIGHEST MARKET VALUE. Woolpacks (FULL SIZE)



Cornsacks , T'O ARRIVE F nedlander Bros. W. Fowke, BOOTMAKER, BEGS to Inform his friends and the public generally that he baa started bnsinesa on hia own account. Ue hopes by strict attention to business and making a good article, So secure a share of public patronage. Address—BUßNETT STREET, premises coaspled by Mf J Mwoh.



Business Noi ONE box of Clark’s i ranted to cure all dis urinary organs in either constitutional), gravel ai hick. Guaranteed tree Sold in boxes 4s 6d each, and patent medicine veni prietors. The Lincoln and I tiea Drug Go., Lincoln, Ei sale of all the wholesale 1 For Sowing Grain, Grass, Mangold, etc., and the Tui be arranged, when ordered, or other email seeds simuit sowing of ityegraas If desii oaiy Spwerln the Market with absolute regularity on iivfiiv rnn&h nr rora amAi



Improved Double and Treble Fumov Ploughs. —The best, and consequent, the cheapest In the market. 3,4, and leaf harrows. Square linked chain rows- Hew design of tripod harrows, and 7 tlned 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 fos 4-horae yokes. Threshing machine fit tings Belting all sizes. Iron and bra#,. [ castings of all kinds to order. Fenoiru standards cat and punched to any length and guage. Drays made fi_,n best sea soned timber, with Gilpin axle#. Gray’s patent standard for folding sheep. Winner*, of the Gold Medal at the Melbourne Exhibition for their Double Furrow Plough, vide Jurors' Report; “ Plo —ln ploughs there . one ex hiblt to which we wish to draw special attention as being the best, and that the Doable Furrow of Reit and Gray. Dunedin, Hew Zealand, In finish and o struotion it is far superior to any othes "



Eakaia. The New Zealand I<oan Mercantile Agency Company are now representing nr In this district Til ®. ELL WORTH, Architecture _L , and Mechanical Draughtsman, and Building Contractor. Office:—Steam Bee Hive, Sash, Door, and Cabinet Factory, Wakanui Road, Ash barton. Workmanship Guaranteed at Lowest possible rates II 31 Ashburton .permanent BUILDING & INVESTMENT SOCIETY. The above Society pays Interest at the rate of per cent, per annum for De posits at Call, 5 per cant, per annum for three months, ana 6 per cent, per annum if fixed tor 6 months or over. J WARD, Manager. Omco - Arcade Ciiambeia, Bcamet tree 4 ;



VALUABLE THAN GOLD If a ■lally increasing demand and an endless number of teatimoniala are a criterion of the popularity of an article thou Dr Low’s G JERRY PECTORAL ono of the wonders of the present en* lightened ago. During the past wlnte and spring diseases of the throat an- Inngs have been very prevalent, and has been admitted on all sides that where ever this valuable remedy has been oh tainablo, numbers of lives have been saved by its timely use. Always have bottle in the house. Soldfevery whore Is Cd and Ss 6d per bottle. Wholesale agents, Kempthorne, Prosser and Oo Christchurch, and at the proprietor, H Citron, Chemist, Akaroa. Ashburton Agent—Chaa, Neate, Chemist.



Government Notice. rnHE PUBLIC TRUST OFFICE 1 OF NEW ZEALAND. Ateatlon is 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 State offers to every per son : 1. —About to make his for her Will os Codicil. 2. —lntending to provide for Wife ac Children or others by deed of Settlement* 3. —Settling Property by way of Mat< dage Settlement. A—Desiring to renounce the Trusts Will, having been appointed Executoi Trustee under the same. 5. —Having acted as Trustee, Exeou so or Administrator, wishing to be relieved die burthen of Trusteeship or Admlnis ration, the option of using the State ma thinory, and gives an absolute guarantee against loss of funds by fraud, peculation or dishonesty. Every information may be ob from ALEXANDER LEAN, Agent at Christchnri Or from R, O. HAMBBTON, Public Trashed Wellington, ISth Mmr. 1889



ATCHMAKERS ll EWELLERS, us: iCH GHm