The Ashburton Guardian.

VOJb. Y,— No. 1257

ASHBURTON, MONDAY, JUNE 7. IhfeTj

IPRICE—ONE PENNY



Surveyor, Civil Engineers. &c. C. E. FOOKS aBD SONS, Architects, IVII. LrtorNEERS, VALTATORB, LICENSED Surveyors, and ' Land Brokers, TRIANGLE, WAKANUI ROAD, Ashburton. Conveyances* mIN WALD AND MOUNT SOMERS [ railway. MOUNT SOMERS AND CAVENDISH ROYAL MAIL COACH. The above Coach leaves Hood’s hotel for Cavendish Railway Station every day, meeting each train. Passengers by morning train may pro ceed by coach to Alford Forest, thence to 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. In JOHN HOOD



AUSTKALAS] jpAROELS E; Parcels and Packages f address, at cheap, thr rates. One charge. No extr&e No charge for booking nr.rlraf>Aß nn to G6lbs Wt



CHRISTCHURCH TO London— City _ „ England and Wales _ Melbourne and Sydney _ Wellington and Auckland Kaikoura ... „ ASHBURTON



I U H wt U« *• »• M O O Oi O O P" We are now receiving parcels for Home to despatch per Tongartro, sailing this itawslh. Boßed etienp r»to«. Insurance effected If desired. Tariff and all information on application GUFF & GRAHAM, Box 837 Post Office, Christchurch ; &nd Aiytlcitou. Telephone £2;___^^_____^JL672 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 Hkaksk and MoußNtiso 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 ttreat. Orders may be left at the Ash burton Coach Factory; or Box 16, Post Office Ashburton. 16* 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’u Hotel, Mount Somers, lorSpringbum and Alford Forest, there connecting with Duff’s Coach from Methven returning same evening. Fares—Spring- §s, return, 3a j Alford Forest, 4s, return, 6s. 1 87 T. HTK.



A HfRS KENNEDY & MISS CAMERON DRESSMAKERS, Compton’s Buildings, Moore street, Ashburton, U.B,—Registry Office fcr Female. Ser vants. arrival of new books. i?«O aRT Lite Below Stairs, Humorous Works l_y of Theodore Hook, Letters from Hell, Joqrnalß of Major-General Gordon at Khar toinn, Stonehenge’s British ©posts, Newspaper OowpAuio*, wcottieh iiife and Character by Dean Ramsay, The Grey hound—by Stonehenge, Book of Snobs by Thackeray. Macaulay’s Essays and Lays of Ancient Home, May hews* Hor»e Doctor, Xhc Horse—by Stonehenge, Complete Works of Artemns Ward in 1 yol., Choice Works Mark Twain*—i yol., Religious Anecdotes of Scotland —by Adamson, Sheep, Cattle and Horae—by Youatt, Sunday at Home, Leisure Hour, America—by Mackenzie, Nineteenth Century—■ by Madagascar and France, Spone' 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 E Gaborian, Clarissa’s Tangled Web, Decameron of Boccaccio, Mine Own people—by L. M. Gray, The Uacitse Portrait Gallery, Evan- Harrington —by George Meredith, The Reporter's Companion, Brie. THOS. F. FARLEY, BOOKSELLER, STATIONER, PRINTER, SAUNDERS’ BUILDINGS, ASHBURTON. . m 11



jDI mrj OA per day to be made by per -30t-1 sons of either sex, In their own localities, at work for ns. New DoaineßS. All meet with wonderful suc cess. Anyone can do the work. Capital not required. Wa will you. Outfit Storth £i' mailed free. The employment | s particularly adapted to the region in which this publication circulates. Boys and girls earn nearly as much as men. Full particulars and instructions malic tee. Now is the ti mo—don’t delay, but write to us at once. Address Stinson A*cr Do Portland Maine, United States



Hgkiesseligh AND CO, t WEAVERS’ HALL, 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 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 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 J. Ballantyne & Co. DUNSTABLE HOUSE.



THIS Old Established firm have now erected Very Largo and Commodious Premises, suitable f>>r carrying on a First-class DRAPERY & CLOTHING BUSINESS, The comfort and convenience of customers have been carefully studied, and the Warehouse, which is spacious, lofty, and well-lighted, 1s generally acknowledged to be 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 thus secure to all the beat value for money—quality and price being the reliable test 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 CLOTHING Now on hand, so we'd and known for Excellence of Quality, Fit, and Workmanship. Our Own Manufacture.



A HAT AND CAP FACTOR Y On the premises. Any stylo made to order. One Shilling off every Pound Cash Discount. DUNSTABLE HOUSE, Established 1854. 4 491 StocE Sales Kakaia Sales. WE beg to Intimate to onr clients that for the future the SALES of STOCK, I MPLEMENTS and SUNDRIES will be held at the liakala the LAST THURSDAY in every month,. NEW SEALAND LOAN AND MER CANTILE AGENCY COMPANY. 8 306 MATSON, COX & CO.



Private Dispensary, Palmerston Buildings, Foot o} Queer, street. Auckland. Established for ' the Scien tific and Speedy Cure of Chronic, Nervous and Special Diseases. Dr. Speer is a Regular Physician, educated at Harvard College, U. S. He ha* devoted a lifetime to, and is acknowledged to Ve the most expert Physician in his specialty in the United States. Young Men and Middle-aged Men, wh» Suffer from Nervous and Physical Debility, Loss tj Energy and Memory, Eruptions on the Vaco, 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„ and are tired of taking mineral drugs, will do well to Come and try the Doctor’s method of pure, 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 annua! crop of disease. To such he would say, come and be healed. It matters not what your troubles may be, come and let ths Doctor examine your case. If it is curable , he Tfr’ll tell you to; if it is net, 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 are afflicted hy any of the following complaints:—Cold extremities; weak ctomacks, lame and weak backs, nervous and sick headaches, constipation and indigestion, pain in th| side and back, leuchorrea, etc., etc. I wish if distinctly understood that I do not claim to perform impossibilities) or to have muaculous power. All applying to me win receive my honest opinion of their complaints. No experimenting. I will guarantee a positive cure in ?vfiy case I undertake, or forfeit £soo. Consultation la Office or by Letter, Free. Charges Moderate. Examination and advice, £i. Call or address : Dr. H. I. Speer, Palmerston Buildings, Auckland, N.Z. Office Hours: gto ra, ito 4,6 to 8 p.m.; Sundays; 19 to w. N. B. All Medicines necessary for a complete cure can he sent free from observation on receipt ef Vmptoma.



DE E R I M G’ S E E R I N G’ S Twine Binder. WITH LATEST IMPROVEMENTS h'i Id&i 6 REDUCED PRICE-£SO. Eyeyy 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 Now Zealand, and that the prise should not stand In the Wfty, wo 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 bo surpassed. In confirmation of Its superiority, wo refer to the many prices 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.



Machine Shop, WAKANCI ROAD, CHARLES RAY Repairs Engines, Oomblnes, 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.



Public Notices: Caution. SOME unscrupulous firms are trying to force on the New Zealand people a Nostrum, under the 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 their attention once more to the fact that the Genuine American Co.’s BOP BITTERS Are pat np 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 ia the only form In which Gennlne AMERICAN HOP BITTERN are pnt. Ashburton coal AND FIREWOOD DEPOT. R. SJBean Begs to Inform the Inhabitants of Ash burton that he has a splendid lot of Blue Derwent Potatoes for sale. NEWCASTLE. WESTPORT, AND BROOKFIELD COAL at lowest rates. Firewood, Posts and Rails, Stakes Etc., Potatoes, Chaff, Oats, Bran, Sharps, Etc. R. S. BEAN, 419 West street. Standard "Sewing Machien.



THE LIGHT.RUNNING STANDARD SEWING MACHINE,



The STANDARD has more improvements than all the other Sewing Machines pat together t lias always boon the beat and is now the cheapout, That It meets every require, ment of a critical public is shown by its great popularity and in creasing salethronghonUAmerlca Europe, Australia and Now 7e a. land.



AOENT EOR ASHBURTON- W. C. Page, ItlBT STREET



Business Notices. Australian mercantile UNION INSURANCE COMPANY. Thb om Company in Canterbury WHICH DID NOT RAISE RATES 33 J PEP cent on Country Risks. We arc now, as we have been fob THE PAST THREE YEARS, ACCEPTING RISKS PER CENT. OFF TARIFF. W. B. MOSS, Agent lot Ashburton District, j September 22, 1885. 9 616 FOR the Blood la tho Life.—Clarke’s world-famed bloodmixtnre is warranted to cleanse the blood from all impuritie 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 4s 6d and lls each by chemists and 'atent medicine vendors everywhere Sole iropriotora, The Lincoln and Midland ' ountios Drug Co., Lincoln, England. 116



VITALITY DR CHURCHILL'S SYRUP OF HYPOPHOSPHITK OF LIME la prescribed by the Faculty for the cun of Consumption, Chronic Cough and General Debility. It contains two of the principal ingre dients necessary for building up the human frame, 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 Hypophosphites 1s real brain food, and in cases of Muscular and Nervous Exhaus tion has acquired a world-wide reputation. Each bottle bears Dr Churchill's signs tnre. Price, 4fr. Prepared only by SWANN, CHEMIST, 12, Rue Oastlgllone, Paris. 7 225



FEINTING OF ALL KINDS INCLUDING— Billheads Circulars , Memorandum Forms Agreements Licus Conditions of Sale Catalogues Fosters, &0., And every description of LEGAL ANP COM ME Ed A L LETTER-PRESS executed at the shortest notice and in the LATEST DESIGNS SPECIAL and most favorable terms offered to WHOLESALE ORDERS. ASHBURTON GUARDIAN OFFICE,



mOWLE'S pennyroyal and steel pills for I females quickly correct all Irregularl tlesand relieve the distress ag symptoms so prevalent with the sax. Boxes Is l£d 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 secnre a Good Crop, nothing succeeds like MAYO’S BONE MANURE. Price—LV, L 6, L 6. Agent In town—H. Zander. A Liberal Discount for Gash, F. T. MAYO, Hampstead Manure Factory, 9 659 Ashburton,



Christchurch Advertisements. Ureat Blanket Bale The Kaiapoi Woollen Manufacturing Company, Limited, have this day disposed of their Entire St«rck of First Quality SUPKR WHITE TWILL BLANKETS ' xo MESSRS„G. L. DEATH & CO.. Christchurch, The Stock, consisting of 11 bales, assorted sizes, as described below, will be Opened ou.- of the . Bales and for Sale to-day and follow ing days at DEATH & CO.’S WAREHOUSE, Cashel Strutt, At the following remarkably Low Prices. “ Size and Weight— -9 4—Bl by G 4 Inches, silbs, 17s 9d, n-nial trade piice 25s (id the pair.



10 4-00 by 74 inches, 7£lbs, 23s 9d, traded price 32s Gd the pair. 11- by 84 inches, 9lba, 27s 9d, ustial trade price 37s 6d the pair. ■ 12- -108 by 94 inches, lllbs, 33s 9d, usual trade price 47s 6d the pair. The Reduction Is equal to 30 PER CENT DISCOUNT OR SIX SHILLINGS IN THE POUND. At the above Rates, these Superior Blankets are Lower In Price than the Cheapest Twill Blanket produced by the Company, being marked considerably below the Mill Coat.



Where two or -<nore pairs are ordered, Carriage will be paid to any part of Canterbury. Orders by Post, accompanied by P. 0.0. or Cheque will receive the very beat attention, and Cash will be Returned if Goods are not as represented. (K 3j Beath & Co., DEPOT FOR SALE OF KAIAPOI MANUFACTURES, IMPORTERS. AND HAND FACTO REES’ AGENTS, Cashel Street, Christchurch, Autumn and Winter Shipments are now to hand, marked as usual at a small advance on Landed Cost. mil His Lordship’s HOTEL AND LARDER, LICHFIELD STREET, Christchurch. mHE Propletor of the above Hotel begs to notify that ho 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 MU of fare will comprise Poultry, Game, Fish, etc., etc., in season. Grills to perfection at any hour. PRIVATE ROOMS* FOE 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



BKWAREI BEWARE!! OF IMITATIONS. ASK FOR HODLT'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 Aahbnrton at 2a per dozen. Bottles not retnrned will be charged for. T. HOULT, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. H 8



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 jWlth My Name and Trade Mark on. None genuine without it, DAVIS’S TON 10 HERBAL BEER Is acknowledged by the travelling public to be the best Tonic Summer Drink in New Zealand. NO CHEMICALS USED. Delivered in Ashburton at 2s per Dofftu Bottles charged for if not returned Families wa.ced on dally. DAVIS’S HERBAL B £R AND ICE DRINK MANUFACTORY, Babt AsajfPßio.v,



Christchurch. Advertisements. OOCNPRY VISITORS TO OBRIST CHURCH Will find the three O’a— Comfort • Cheapness!! Convenience AT WALLACE’S Central Hotel, - Corner of Gloucester and Colombo atreeu 10 677 A Night Porter Kept



AUTUMN, 1886, THE Drapery and General Importing Company of N.Z. Limited (Co-oper itive) beg to intimate the arrival of extensive shipments for the ensuing AUTUMN AND WINTER SEASONS, Comprising the latest London and Paris Fashions in all departments together with every kind of nsefnl and General Drapery and Fur nishings for Household and Family Use, now to hand ex s s. Ruapehu, Tainnl, Kaikoura, Doric, Tongarlro, and Arawa, and sailing ships Wellington, Waimea, to be supplemented by arrival of each direct steamer. A Special Season’s Show will be hold 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. K. 0. BROWN, Manager. Warehouse— Cashel street ... Christchurch, High street ... Dunedin. See Season’s Circular now issued. SPECIAL SHOW.



Metropolitan Hotel CASHEL STREET, Chrlalohuroh. (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 ana accommodation, being at once close to the Centre of the City, and within five minutes’ walk of the Railway Station. Terms—Per day, 5s 6d; per week, LI 10s; per 28 days, L 5. (Private apartments by arrangement). Permanent boarders, LI 6s per week. Ordinary, from 12 to 2 p.m. ; Table d’Hdto, at 6.15 p.m. For farther 'calars, 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.



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 duly advertised. Present entries comprise Horses, Cows, Sheep, Pigs, Poultry, Furniture, Produce, and Sundries, 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 MAOPHERSON, 3 446 Auctioneers, Ashburton.



THE CLYDESDALE ENTIRE Hone, Prince "Victor Will travel the Wakannl, 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 POOOOK,



Business Notices. ~ NOTICE TO OWNERS OF DOGS. I HEREBY give Notice that all Doga found interfering with Sheep on this Estate will be destroyed, and the Owners sued for any damage done. DONALD McLEAN. 1 167 _ Lagmhor. KEATING’S POWDER destroys bugs, fleas, moths, bedtles, and all other { t insects, whilst quite harmless to domestic animal's. In exterminating beetles the success of this powder is extraordinary. ‘ It is perfectly clean in application. See the article you 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 band a good variety of BEST TOBACCO, Including—Williams’ Ruby Twist, Venus Navy Twist and Nailrod, High Admiral, Signet, Juno, and other best biands. IN CIGARETTES— Old Judge, Welcome, Vanity Fair, Opera Puffs, Chancellors, Old Rip, Little ( Beauties, Durham, etc. j PIPES— « A Splendid Assortment, both In case and | without.



CIGARETTE & CIGAR HOLDERS— A large variety to choose from. Fishing Tackle, Cricketing Material, Footballs, Lawn Tennis, and a large stock of Fancy Goods of every description kept In stock. Ladies and Gentlemen’s Hairdressing Saloons. Wilhelm Zander, TOBACCONIST AND HAIRDRESSER East street, Ashburton.



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



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



Woolpacks (FULL SIZE) Cornsacks TO AFRIVE Friedlander Bros.



W. Fowke, BOOTMAKER, BEGS to Inform his friends and the public generally that he has started business on his own acoonnt. He hopes by strict attention to business and making a good article, to secure a share of public P * k * < Address—BURNETT STREET, > rrasiwi occupied by M» 3 Itod.



Business Notices ONE box of Clark’s b 41 pills Is war ranted to care all discharges from the annacy organs In either sex (acquired 01 constitutional), gravel and pains In the Guaranteed tree ( from mercury, bold in boxes 4s 6d each, by all chemists and patent medicine vendors. Sole pro (motors. The Lincoln and Midland Coon ties Drug Co., Lincoln, England. Whole •ale of all the wholesale houses. 1 4



Fot Sowing Grain, Grass, Turnip, Mangold, etc., and the Turnip Sower be arranged, when ordered, to sow Lucent or other small seeds simultaneously sowing of Ryegrass if desired. It ia only Sower fn 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 ey Grass by simply changing one wheel. . Corn Drills all Sixes, Jointed Pulverising Disc Harrows. The Beat.—Over 600 in use. Improved Prize Ohafj'cutiebs. Wltl. ast-ateel mouthpieces, when properly, landied, make no long straws, conso luently chafi requires no riddling. Th *e in use largely all over JNew Zealan everal of the large-sized K»i n ately fitted up at Christchurch.



Improved Double m Treble Fubbov PIOVGHS.— Ths beat, and consequent,- the cheapest in the market 3,4, and leaf harrows. Square linked chain hat rows- JNew design of tripod harrows, and 7 tined field grabbers. Cambrldg rollers, 20, 24, and 26 Inches dlam. Plain cylinder field rollers. Horse gears for 1 2,3, and 4 horses. Best Iron-bark swingle-trees, Ropes and pally gear for 4-horse yokes. Threshing machine fit tings Belting all sixes. Iron and hw»%i osstings of all kinds to order. Fendm standards cat and punched to any length and guage. Drays made h.ju best sea soned timber, with Gilpin arias, Gray’s patent standard for folding sheep. Winner*, jf the Gold a t the Melbourne Exhibition for their Dottbu Fobbow Plough, vide Jorors* Report 1 ‘ Fx*: -Hs—ln ploughs there . one ex. hlbit to which we wish to draw special attention aa being the best, and that the Doable Furrow of Re it* and Gray, Dunedin, Hew Zealand, tmteiah struotlon it is far superior to any other



Bakaia. The Naw Zealand Loan Mercantile Agency Company ace now representing ru in this district REID -fe GRAY TE. KILWORTH, Architect are . and Mechanical Draughtsman, and Building Contractor. Oflloe:—Steam Bee Hive, Sash, Door, 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 4$ per cent, per annum for De posits at Gall, 6 per cent, per ahniim for three months, and 6 per cent, per annum If fixed for 6 months or over. j ward, Manager. Office Arcade Chambers, Barnet treat JJORE VALUABLE THAN GOLD If a 13 ally Increasing demand and an endless camber of testimonials arc a criterion of the popularity of an article j then Dr Low’s GLERRY PECTORAL one of the wonders of the present en* lightened age. Daring the past winta and spring diseases of the throat an* lungs have been very prevalent, and' has been admitted on all sides that where ever this valuable remedy has been ob tainable, numbers of lives hare been saved by its timely use. Always hare bottle In the house. Soldjererywhere la 6d and 8a 6d per bottle. Wholesale agents, Kempthorne, Prosser and Co ’ Christchurch, and at the proprietor, H Citron, Chemist, Akaroa. Ashburton Agent—Chas. Neate, Chemist.



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Government Notice. The public trust office OF NEW ZEALAND. Atention la directed to the provisions the Acta establishing this Officce, and o the advantages placed thereby within easy reach of every colonist. Subject to such provisions, the State offers to every pet son : 1. —About to make his for her Will ov Codicil. 2. —lntending to provide for. Wife an Children or others by deed of Settlement. 3. —Settling Property by way of Marc riage Settlement. 4 —Dealring to renounce the Trusts Will, having been appointed Executes Trustee under the same. s.—Having acted as Trustee, Exeou so or Administrator, wishing to be relieved ohe burthen of or Adminls ration, the option of using the State ms I thlnery, and gives an absolute guarantee against loss of funds by fraud, peculation or dishonesty. Every information may be f ”“ ALEXANDER LEAN, Agent at Ohristchuxi Ot from E. 0. HAME&TON. _ ... Trarte Wellington, ISA ay r 1889