The Ashburton Guardian.

VOLT V.—No. 1300

ASHBURTON’ Wi- ONE AY JULY 38. ihßft

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Surveyor, Civil Engineers, &c. C B. BOOKS AND SONS, Architects, XVII, Bkoxsebbs, VALUATORS, Licensed SuBVEfOBS, AND LAND BROKERS, TRIANGLE, WAKANUI ROAD, Ashburton.



Conveyance TINWALD AND MOI RAILWAY MOUNT SOMERS AND ROYAL MAIL 0 The above Coach leave for Cavendish Railway Sta meeting each train. Passengers by morning seed by coach to Alford Fe Methven in time for the Christchurch, or may reti the last train for Ashburtc Parcels and Orders wil attention. Horses and Be In AUSTRALASI



S 3 ft ■a n O r r 3 f i I We are now receiving parcels for Home to despatch per Tongarlro, sailing this month. Revised cheap rates. Insurance effected If desired. Tariff and all information on application CUFF & GRAHAM, Box 237 Post Office, Christchurch ; and Lyttelton. Telephone 22. 8_1672 Business Notices.



BAKER BROS., Builders, Under takers, eta, Wakanul road and Cass street —B.B. desire to state that having the most recent and Improved Hbaksb and Mourning Coach, are prepared to furnish and conduct Funerals on special and most reasonable terms. Country orders will receive prompt attention. Note the ad dress, corner of Wakanul road and Cass street. Orders may be left at the Ash burton 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 Coach each Tues day, Thursday and Saturday, starting at noon from Hood’s Hotel, Mount Somers, for Sprlngbum and Alford Forest, there connecting wlthDuffs Coach from Methven returning same evening. Fares—Spring bum, 2s, return, 3s; Alford Forest, 4s, return, 6s. 1 27 T. HIX. MRS KENNEDY & MISS CAMERON DRESSMAKERS, Compton’s Buildings, Moore street, Ashburton



N.B.—Registry Office frr Female Ser vant*. ARRIVAL 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 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’ Hor*e Doctor, The Horse—by Stonehenge. Complete Works of Axtemns Ward in 1 vol., Wnrks Mark Twain—l vol. Religious Anu-a-o uiocotland by Adamson, Sheep, Cattle and Horse—by Touatt, Sunday at Home, Leisure Hour, America—by -Mackenzie, Nineteenth Century— by Mackenzie; Madagascar and Trance, 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 Oaborian, Clarissa s Tangled Web, Decameron of Boccacmo, Mine Own People—by L. M- Gray, The Machse Portrait Gallery, Evan Harrington —by George The Beporter’s Companion, fine. THOS. F. FAELEY, BOOKSELLER, STATIONER, AND PRINTER, SAUNDERS’ BUILDINGS, ASHBURTON, mil Jf?-f TO OA per day to be made by per- Ai> 1 wtt sons of either sex, In their own localities, at work for os. New cosiness. All meet with wonderfol soo oess. Anyooe can do the work. Capital not reqolred. 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. Full particulars and instructions mallo ree. Now la the time—don’t delay, but write to ns at once. Address Stihbon AW Do Po*Uand rt M»lne, States



Public Notices: Caution, SOME unscrupulous firms are trying to force on the New 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.’s BOP BITTERS



Are pnt np In Square, Panelled, Amber solored Bottles, with White Label on one side, printed In Black Letters, and Green Hop Olnster; 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 la the only form in which Genuine AMERICAN HOP BITTERS are put



SHBURTOK GOAL AND FIREWOOD DEPOT. E. S. Bean Begs to inform the Inhabitants of Ash* burton that he baa a splendid lot of Blue Derwent Potatoas for sale. NEWCASTLE. WESTPORT, AND BROOKFIELD COAL at lowest rates. Firewood, Posts and Rails, Stakes Etc., Potatoes, Chaff, Oats, Bran, Sharps, Bto. R. S. BEAN, 419 West street. Standard Sewing Machien.



gPKO THE I A L NOTIO LIGHT-RUNNING STANDARD SEWING MACHINE.



The STANDARD Has more Improvements than all the other Sewing Machines put together t Has always been the boat 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 Emope, Aostraliaand bew Zea land WALTHAM &.GKNT FOR ASHBURTON— W. C. Page. 8 VST BTBEBT



Public Announcements. FRUIT TREES ! FRUIT TREES ! FRUIT TREES ! RAEGIORA NURSERY. W. E. IVORY BEGS, to inform liis patrons in the Ashburton district that orders for the season will ho executed direct from the Nursery. My stock is very large and grown, and consists of 2 and 3-ycar old Apple, Pear, Plum, Peach. Nectarine, Cherry, Apricot, Almond, Quince, Medlar, Walnut, Grape Vines, and Printing Trees of Gooseberry a-d Currants ; also, 1 inos and other Shelter Trees. Catalogues on application. May 21, 1886. j Mrs Adams, AGENT FOR MADAME WEIGEL’S PATTERNS, HAS now on hand a nice assortment of crewel wools, silks, filoselle, flossettc, 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 HQRIESSELICfi AND 00 ■ 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 tho prompt realisation o£ Produce at highest prices upon 1 per cent, commission. Or ders 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 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 K 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 nnequalled, 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. WILT JAM SON, Agent for Ashburton.



Di Speer's PRIVATE DISPENSARY, West minster Chambers, 36, Lambton Quay, Wellington, opposite N.Z. Clothing Factory. Established for the Scientific and Speedy Cure of Chronic, Nervous, and Special Diseases. Dr Speer is a regu lar Graduated Physician, educated at Harvard College, C .S. He has devoted a lifetime to, and is acknowledged to be the most expert Physician in his specialty in the Un'ted 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 bo 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 sa; if it is not, he will toil yon that ; for he will not undertake a case unless he is confident of effecting a cure. It will cost you nothing for consultation, so please call and satisfy yourselves that the Doctor understands your case. Dr S. cures Humors and Diseases of the Blood. To ladies who are afflicted by any of the following complaints,—Cold extremities, weak stomachs, lame and weak backs, nervous and sick headaches, constipation and indigestion, pain in the side and back lenchorroa, etc, etc.—l wish it distinctly understood that I do not claim to perform impossibilities, or to have a miraculous power. All applying to me will receive my honest opinion of their complaints. No experimenting. 1 will guarantee a positive cure In every case I undertake, or forfeit L2OO. Consultation in Office or by letter, FBREE. Charges Moderate. Examination and Advice LI. Call or ad dress: Dr H. J. Speer, Westminster Chambers, 36, Lambton Quay, Welling ton, opposite the Clothing Factory. 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 sent n observation on receipt of ivmn- A QRIOULTURAL Machine Shop, WAKANDI ROAD. OH ARLES RAY Repairs Engines, Combines, Chaff-cutters, Reapers and Binders, and all classes of machinery. Special attention given ti Bicycler, Tricycles and Sewing Machines. Lawn Mowers repaired, sharpened and adjusted. Model work- General repairs.



Christchurch Advertisements. D.I.C. G REAT ; |EXTENSION OF„ PREMISES. THK increasing trade of the'D.l.C. ucccs pitatfs the extension of our already SPACIOUS WAREHOUSE, and having full confidence in the great future of Canterbury, wo 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 a



GREAT CLEARING SALE FOR FOURTEEN DAYS, Commencing JUNE 30th. Instructions having been given to the heads of all Departments to give extra inducements to buyers, all classes ere invited to visit the warehouse during the Sale with a view to enquire and compare prices and secure BARGAINS IN ALL DEPARTMENTS RAPERY AND GENERAL IMPORTING COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND. LIM., CO-OPERATIVE, ASHEL STREET, CHRISTCHURCH.



B. HALLENBTEIN, Chairman. E 0. BROWN, Manager. Metropolitan Hotel CASHEL STREET, Chrlaichurch. (Under Proprietorship since April, 1885).



prillS above Hotel ban been thoroughly X 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 10a; per 28 days, L 5. (Private apartments by arrangement). Permanent boarders, LI 5s per week. Ordinary, from 12 to 2 p.m. ; Table d’H6te, at 6.15 p.m. For further culars, apply on the premises ; or, by to MANAGER, Metropolitan Hotel, Box 14, 6 18 Christchurch.



BEWARE! BEWARE!! OF IMITATIONS. ASK FOR HOULT’S TONIC Herbal J3eer. None Genuine except that beating my label. Tty It! Try It 1 ! It la one of the Beat 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. 11 8



A WONDERFUL BOOK FOR CONTAINING Is 100 THICKS And DELUSIONS With Card* 26 Marvelloce COIN mints For tlie perform ance of which only a common pack cf cards and the ordi nary coins of the realm are needed. All fully Ex plained. Also, A large collection of AMOSINQ& Biddles, Charades, GAMES, Ac. And over * 200 TRICKS WITH CONJURING APPARATUS. . , All illustrated, explained, and made simple, with a catalogue of English, French, and American Novelties,Games,Toys, Ac., covering pages and illustrated wiih over 800 oodks. Both books mailed free for Is. CK AND HIS Blw. Mechanical FIH U R Dmco te And Keep Perfect Time. Is 3d each, pair 3s,



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 nates preferred. If stamps of other celonies are sent add 2d in the shilling for exchange. Take Notice —To advertise our business we will for a short time send t Ae whole of the above mentioned articles to one address post paid f r 2a (id. Address all orders: H. YORK & GO., 401 George street, Sydney. Lock Box 41, King street, Post Office.



Sporting. J> AGING C LU SPRING MEETING. THURSDAY AND FRIDAY, November 25 and 20, 1880. President, E. G. Wright, ; Vice-Presi dent, J. Grigg ; Judge, Matthew Stitt Stewards, I I Fried lander, W. I'l. Den shire, ,J C N Grigg, R. Friedlnndor, W. 0 Walker, Drs Ross and Leahy ; Treasurer —C G Fooks; Clerk of the Scales, M. Fricdlander ; Clerk of 11)0 Course, A. I'ewson ; Handi cappors, F. Cotton, C. 0, Fooks, M. Stitt and Dr Leahy First race to start at 1 p m. FIRST DAY. 1. County Huiun, k Race, of 50 sovs ; over six tlights of hurdles, about 3ft Oin high ; nomina* ion, 1 sov ; accep tance, 1 sov. Second horse to receive h sovs from the ttake H mile



District horses only. 2,, WiaTER llanhicai’, of 45 sovs ; nomi nation, 1 sov ; acceptance, I.J sov ; minimum weight, lOat. Fee >nd horse to receive 5 sows from the stake For liorses that have never won more than 25 sovs in one event on the Oat. 2



miles. 3. Abjihurtom Cup Handicap, of 125 sovs ; nomination, 1 sov ; acceptance, 3 so vs, Second horse to receive 10 sovs from llio stake. 11 mile. 4. County Plate Handicap, of 40 sovs. nomination, 1 sov ; acceptance, 1 sov. Second horse to receive 5 sovs from the stake. 1{ mile District horses only. 5. Pose Stakes, of 15 sovs ; catch weights; nomination, I sov, to bo 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 fuuds of the Club. 1 mile. 6. Sx'Ring Handicap, of 50 sovs ; nomina tion, 1 sov ; acceptance, U sov. J mile.



SECOND DAY. 1. Handicap Hurdle Race, of 50 sovs ; over eight flights of hurdles, about 3ft Gin high ; nomination, 1 aov ; acceptance, 2 sov. Second horse to receive 5 bovh 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’ Purse, of 25 sovs ; welter weights for ago. Gentlemen riders. Entrance, 1 sovs. 11 mile. District horses only. 4. Totalisator Stakes, of 15 sovs ; 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, 1 sov ; acceptance, 1 sov. Second horse to receive 5 sovs from the stake. A mile. G. Consolation Handicap, of 20 sovs; nomination, 1 sov, to bo made to the Secretary immediately after the Flying Handicap is run ; acceptance, free, to bo notified to the Secretary within 10 minutes of doclara'ion of weights. 1 mile.



HOLES AND REGULATIONS. 1. No outry will bo received except on the condition that all disputes, claims, and objections arising out of the racing shall bo decided by tho 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 bean commonly resident in tho district lying between tho rivers Selwyn and Waitaki from July Ist 18SG, and up to tho date cf tho forthcoming meeting and owned by a person who has resided in tho said distr' ct during the same period. 3. Five per cent will be deducted from the gross of all moneys payable in accord ance with this programme for expenses of the coarse. 4. All nominations and acceptances go to tho funds of tho 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 lat r than 9 p. m on Monday November I 1880. 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. C. FOOKS, Secretary. N. B —Until August 1, next, all com munications must be addressed to the Acting-Scc.etary, Mr 3. Saunders. 7293



Davis’s Herbal Beer ON account of Persons selling 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 TON 10 HERBAL BEER Is acknowledged by the travelling public be the best Tonic Summer Drink in New Zealand. NO CHEMICALS USED. Delivered in Ashburton at 2s per Dorm Bottles charged for If not returned Families wa.ced on daily. DAVIS’S HERBAL B ER AND ICE DRINK MANUFACTORY, East Sibeet, Aspbckxon



Sporting. ASHBURTON COUNTY HUNT CLUB NNDAL STEEPLECHASES. To bo bold on the RACECOURSE, ASHBURTON, On WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 18, 1886. Patron, lion .1. McLean ; President, Mr E. G. Wright ; Vice-Presidents, Messrs John Grigg, C. G. Hawdon, Dre Leahy and boss; Stewards Messrs Bowyor, Denshire, Fooks, J. C. N. Grigg, .dere wefher, McOwen, Rutherford, Reid, Upton, and Dr Leahy ; Judge, Mr Matthew Stitt ; Starter, Dr Leahy ; Clerk of the Scales, Mr Davis ; Clerk of the Course, Mr G. F. Scott ; Handi cappers, Messrs Cotton, Stitt, and Upton.



The first race to start at 12.30 p.m. 1. Handicap Hurdle Race, of 15 sovs, over eight flights of hurdles, about 3ft Cin high ; nomination, 10s; acceptance. sa. Open to district horses that have been regularly hunted with the Ashburton Hounds. Two Miles. 2. Hunt Club Steeplechase; Cup(handicap minimum weight 10-st), of 30 sovs (trophy or cash ; nomination, 1 sov ; acceptances, 10s ; open to all qualified hunttrs; amateur riders only. About three miles over fair hunting country. 3. Selling Hack Race, of 10 eovs ; post entry, 10s; no weight under 9st; the winner to be sold by auction immediately after the race, amount realised above 15 sovs to go to the funds of the Club. Three-quarter of a mile on the flat. 4. Maiden Steeplechase Plate, of 15 sovs, lor horses that have never won an advertised steeplechase; weight for ago ; entrance, 15s. Open to all district horses that have been regu larly hunted with the Ashburton Hounds. About two miles. 5. Hunter’s Flat Race Handicap, of 15 sovs ; minimum weight. 10st ; nomi nation, 10a ; acceptance, ss. Open to all qualified hunters. Horses before starting for this race must qualify over a hurdle to the satis faction of the Stewards Two miles. 0. Consolation Handicap Steeplechase, of 10 sovs ; nomination, 10s; accept ance free. One nuda half miles.



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 bo decided by the Stewards, or whom they may appoint ; their decision on all points connected with carrying out this programme to be final. 2. Grand National Steeplechase Rules adhered to when applicable. 3. A d'strkt horse shall aa»an any orse that Ins been commonly resident in the Ashburton County from May 18, ISBG, and up to the date of the forth coming meeting, and owned by a person who hns resided in the said County during the same period.—A qualified hunter shall mean any horse that has been fairly hunted, at least three times, with any recognised pack of hounds during the season 1880. 4. Five po’’ cent, will bo deducted from the gross of all moneys payable in accordance with this programme for expenses of the course: 5. All nominations and acceptances go to the funds of the Club. 0. An amateur rider shall be any person who has never ridden for hire, and who is a member of a recognised Hunt Club 7. Professional riders will bo required to carry 71b extra, in all races to which they are admitted, except in Hack Race. 8. Nominations, accompanied by fees, age, description of horse, and o of rider, and a master of hounds’ cer tificate as to the qualification, must be in the hands of the Secretary not later than 9 p.m. on Saturday, August 7. 9 Weights will bo declared on Thurs day, August 12. 10. Acceptances must bo made to the Secretary not later than 9 p.m. on Tuesday, August 17. S SAUNDERS 7 237 Secretaiv.



Christchurch Advertisements. His Lordship’s HOTEL AND LARDER, LICHFIELD STREEP, Christchurch. THE Propletor 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, Qame, 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 each day. 6 14 /COUNTRY VISITORS TO CHRIST CHURCH Will find the three C’a— Compose • 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 DuGH. 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. EATING’S POWDER destroys huge, fleas, moths, bodtles, and al! other insects, whilst quite harmless to domestic animals. In exterminating beetles the success of this powder is extraordinary, j It is perfectly clean in application. See I the article you purchase is KEATINGS rs imitations are noxious and lneffectu» ! ; Sold in tins. 6d, 3s, and 2a Gdeach, bya.'i I 1 167 DONALD McLEAN. Lagtnhor. chemists-



WILHELM ZANDER has always on hand a goo ‘ variety of BEST TOBACCO, Including—Williams’ Rnby Twist, Yenns Navy Twist and Nailrod, High Admiral, Signet, Juno, and other beat brands. IN CIGARETTES— Old Jndge, Welcome, Vanity Fair, Opera Puffs, Chancellors, Old Rip, Little j Beantlee Durham etc. | PIPES- j A Splendid Assortment, both in case and ; without. j 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 WARMERS The Ashburton Woollen Manufacturing Company, Limited, is a Cash Buyer of Wool Apply at the Factory. 11 40



TO FARMERS AND OTHERS » ARK PUROniKiaS OK Wheat Oats Barley Bye Grass' AND OTHER PRODUCE, FOR WATCH WE ARE PREP A.RED TO GIVE HIGHEST MARKET VALUE.



W oolpacks WULL SIZE) Cornsacks TO ARRIVE ■J \ Fried lander Eros W. Fowke, fi O O T M A K V, R, BEGS to inform hia friom Is and the public generally that he Las started business on hla own account, 3e hopes by strict attention to business ai ud making a good article, to secure a chart ' of public patronage. Address— BUßK E3H iTU ' premises oocapied hr WT»- ~T Meecb.



Business Notices { I k° x < -' jar^ £ ’ s 8 41 pills la war* ranted to cure all discharges from tha uriuary organs In either sex (acquired of constitutional), gravel and pains In the bacK. Guaranteed tree from mercniy. Sold in boxes 4s 6d each, by all chemists a d patent medicine vendors. Sole proj pnctors, The Lincoln and Midland Conn ‘ica Drug Go., Lincoln, England. Whole o;uo of ail the wholesale houses. New deed-Sower o t, ‘ nted Pulvj.i*. /■ ing Discli.*



-KOTSD DoUELi; AHD 'X’kEBD; X ÜBBOW * -* • 'H.s. The aod co;.~ ; .ospeat in the market. 3,4, and ; ii - ,uTows. Square linked chain har ‘•o Sew design of tripod harrows. • i.-i 7 lined field grabbers. C .inbridfr roik*:s, 20, 24, and 26 inches dkra. Plain c;. iirii.iar field toilers, Horae gears for 1 2, 3 and 4 horses. Beat iron-bark swingle-trees. Hopes and pnlly gear for 4-r.or e yokes. Threshing machine fit tiuga Belting ail sizes. Iron and bras, castings of ail kinds to order. Fenclm standards cat and punched to any length and yuage. Drays madefi_,n best sea soned timber, with Gilpin axles. Gray* paten: standard for folding sheep. V‘ i-.aer>k jf the Gold Medal at tir Mt-kc arne Exhibition for thoir Doubl* kc.u; ;-.v Plough, vide Jurors' Report:— i ~hs—ln ploughs there . one ex likit to which wo itlsh to draw spocla i.tto-. ; on as being the best, and that iho i able Furrow of Reii and Gray, Dace-dia, Few Zealand, inhnish and o> strue; '.on it is far superior to any •'>ther



Rakaia. i: : Now Zealand Loan Mercaniil AgSiie c Company are now representing nt ' : -listekt *r. GRAY ; > • R. KILWORTH, Architecture Ji e -»nd Mechanical Draughtsman, and Building Contractor. Office:—Steam Boa Rive, Sash, Boor, and Cabinet Factory- Wakantsi Road, Ashburton. ♦ 'Vo.- vmanehip Guaranteed at Lowest possible rates 11 3 : ~ ! -BURTON :'E IIMAS E2?T -UILBIXG vv INVESTMENT SOCIETY, . -■ .hove Society nay? Intoreit at til r; : r cent. y,;r annr-m for De ’ Call, 5 pw , ,>nt. per annum for v - r - and er cent, per anno a .. : . »r u month? over. ■i Vv CRD, -Visnager. ‘ '■- 'reads . ’.r-moer», Burnet



YALC.dhLL THAN GOLD , Kempt!:.-.... o. I’rcaser .aid Co uharch, and ct the proprietor, H , Ohemia-. Akaroa. Ashburton '.~Cfc»H. Kor.tc, Chexiet. •



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Government Notice. nnBE PUBLIC TRUST OFFIOH OF NEW ZEALAND. Atentlon la directed to the provision* u-e Acta establishing this Officoe, and • Jjo advantages p’aced thereby within easy each of every colonist. Subject to such Akins, the SP-to cifera to every pet son : I. —About to make his for her Will t C >dlciL 2, —Intending to provide for Wife so . ■ Iren or others by deed of Settlement : -Settling Property by way of Mar- Aattlemeut. -Desiring to renounce the Trusts ■ :i, having been appointed Execute’. •oo under the same. ;—Having acted as Trustee, Execn to ■. •. ministrator, wishing to be relieved !u burthen of Trustee hip or Admlnl ) - jc., the option of using the State ma it oory, and gives an absolute guar ante pJuat loss of funds by fraud, peculation ; dishonesty. Every information may ha :>om ALEXANDER LEAN Agent at Chriatchuv* J.* tr-’fa R, O. HAMSRTON v Public Trasto Wellington, ISth Mav