

TRICE-ONE PENNY

VOli. V.-No. 1329

ASHBURTON. TUESDAY, AUGU-T_3l l _lßß6

JChristchurch Advertisements.

Sporting

Not)



Surveyor, Civil C E. FOOKS AND SONS, Architects, Jrm. LaormtEES, Yaiuatobs, Licmouid SravEroia, and Land Bkokkbs, TRIANGLE, WAKANUI ROAD, Ashburton. Conveyances TIN WALD AND MOUNT SOMERS RAILWAY. MOUNT SOMERS AND CAVENDISH ROYAL MAIL COACH. Tbe above Coach leaves Hood’s hotel for Cavendish Railway Station every day, meeting each train. Passengers by morning train may pro- I 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 p ARCKLS EXPRESS. Parcels and Packages forwarded to any address, at cheap, through, inclusive rates. ~ One charge. No extras. No trouble. No charge for booking or for collecting packages up to 561bs weight within the city. Daily despatches by Rail, and to Great Britain, Europe and Australis by every steamer. Extract from tariff, including all charges to Address of Consignee :



S' ■a i s i 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 237 Rost Office, Christchurch ; and Lyttelton. Telephone 22. jj_ls72



Business Notices. i/A “SES BAKER BROS., Builders, Under takers, eta, Wakanui road and Casa street —B.B. desire to atate that having the moat recent and Improved Hearse and Mourning Ooaoh, are prepared to fumiah and conduct Funerals on special and moat reasonable tonus. Country orders will receive prompt attention. Note the ad dress, corner of Wakanui road and Casa street. Orders may be left at the Ash burton Ooaoh Factory; or Box 16, Post Office Ashburton. 167 Mount somers & met even ROYAL MAIL COACH. On and after January let, 1885, the undersigned will run a Coach each Mon day, Wednesday and Saturday, starting at noon from Hood’s Hotel, Mount Somera, for Sprint barn and Alford Forest, there connectingwithDnffsOoachfrom Methven returning same evening. Fares—Spring bum, 2s, return, 3s | Alford Forest, 4a, return, 6a. 1 27 T. EIX. MBS KENNEDY & MISS CAMERON DRESSMAKERS, mpton’a Buildings, Moore street, Ashburton,



N.B.—Registry Office fcr Female Ser vents. ”A AL OF NEW BOOKS. COURT life Below Stairs, Humorous Worts of Theodore Hook, Letters from Hell, Journals of Major-General Gordon at Khar toum, Stonehenge’s British Bnral Bpoite, Newspaper Headers’ Companion, Scottish. Life and Character by Dean Bameay, The Grey hound—by Stonehenge, Book of Snobs—by Thackeray. Macaulay’s Essays and Lays of Ancient Home, May news* Horse Doctor, The Horse—by Stonehenge, Complete Works of Artemue Ward in X vol., Choice Works Mark Twain 1 vol., Religious Anecdotes of Scotland —by Adamson, Sheep, Cattle and Horse—by gonatt, Sunday at Home, Leisure Hour, America—by Mackenzie, Nineteenth Century— bv Mackenzie; Madagascar and France, Bpons Mechanics Own Book, Short History of Our Own Times—by Justin McCarthy, The Shadow of a Crime-by Hall Caine, Intnpes of a Prisoner—by B Gaborian, Clarissa’s Tangled Web, Decameron of Boccaccio, Mum Own People—by L. M. Gray, The Machse Portrait Gallery, Evan Harrington —by George Meredith, The Reporter's Companion, Ene. THOS. F. FAELEY, BOOKSELLER, STATIONER, AND PRINTER, BAUKDBBB’ BUILDINGS, ASHBURTON, m 11 Q 1 rjiQ X?/l per day to be made by per sons of either sex, In their own localities, at work for ns. New business. All meet with wonderful suc cess. Anyone can do the work. Capital not required. We will start yon. Outfit ar worth £1 mailed free. The employment 1b particularly adapted to the region In which this publication circulates. Beys and girls earn nearly as much as men. Foil particulars and instructions rustle ree. Now la the time—don't delay, but write to ns at once. Address Sxtkson ACT Do Portland Maine, .United State*



Public Notices: Caution. SOME unscrupuloua firms are trying to force on the New Zealand people a Nos tram, under the cloak that it is made ih the United States— WHICH IS NOT TRUE, i 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 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 la the only form in which Genuine AMERICAN HOP BITTERS are pnt.



SHBURTOH GOAL 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, Poets and Rails, Stakes Etc., Potatoes, Chaff, Oats, Bran, Sharps, Eto. FIREWOOD DEPOT. AND K. S. Bean R. S. BEAN, 419 West street. Standard Sewing achien.



THE LIGHT-RUNNING STANDARD SEWING MACHINE. The STANDARD has more



Improvements than all the other Sewing Machines put together ! Has always been the best and is now the cheapest. That it meets every reqnlre ment of a critical public la shown by Its great popularity and In creasing sale thronghont America Europe, Australia and New Zea land.



AGENT FOR ASHBURTON— W. C. Page, EAST BTRKRT.



PdKlj Announcements. R. GAINSFOBU & SON, NUESEEY & SEEDSMEN, VICTORIA STREET, CHRIBTCnUROH, IMPORTERS AND GROWERS OP ALL KINDS OF FARM, GARDEN, AND FLOWER SEEDS, AND DUTCH BULBS, HATE just received per s.s. Arawa a con signment of NEW AND CHOICE SEEDS, Of excellent quality and true to name. Upwards of 50 prizes wore awarded to prrov era of our seeds at the Papnnui and Chiist church and utumn Shows last season. We have numerous testimonials from our customers from all parts of Canterbury. Catalogues free on application. 81tf



Mrs Adams AGENT FOR MADAM 0 WEIGEL’S PATTERNS, ‘AS now on hand a nice assortment of crewe! wools, silks, filoselle, floasetto, 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



HGRIE3SELIOH AND CO . WE AYERS’ HALL, WOOL EXCHANGE, LONDON, SHIPPING AND COMMISSION MERCHANTS, Established 1855. Ship to order any description ot British and Continental Goods upon 2* pec cent. coramOsion, selected by buyers with Colonial experience, and attend to the prompt realisation c( Produce at highest prices upon 1 per cent, commission. Ontnra 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 Loudon 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, I 35 i



DE E R I N G’ S E R I N G 1 S Twine Binder. WITH LATEST IMPROVEMENTS for 1885 C. REDUCED PRICE—£SO. Every Machine with latest Improvements, two knives and a supply of email extras. The agents being desirous that the Deering Twine Binder should retain the position which It has obtained as the FAVORITE MACHINE WITH THE FARMERS throughout Now 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, Ross’ Buildings, opposite Town Hall, 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, U.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 Dlaeaan, Gravel, Piles, etc., aud 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, come and be healed. It matters not what your troubles may be, come and let the Doctor examine your cose. If it la curable, he will teli you sa; if it is not, ho 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 consultation, so please call and satisfy yourselves that the Doctor understands your case. Dr B. 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.—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. 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, 1.0 to 12. N.B. All Medicine ne coa or a complete cure can be sen as observation [on receipt of avm«



Machine Shop* WAKANUI ROAD. CHARLES 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.



D.I.C. GREAT EXTENSION OF PREMISES, THE increasing trade of the D-I.C. neces sitates the extension of our already SPACIOUS WAREHOUSE, and having full confidence in the groat 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 CLEABING SALE FOR FOURTEEN DAY-", Com ircncing JUNE 30th. Instructions bavin been given to tie litres of .'ill Depart mints t give extra inducements to bnyt rs, all classe ure invited to visit tbo warehouse during the Sale with a view to enquire and compare prices and secure BARGAINS IN ALL DEPAUTMEN RAPBRY AND GENERAL IMPORTING j COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND, LIM., CO-OPERATIYE, ASHEL STREET, CHRISTCHURCH.



b. nALJLEKstein, Chairman. E. 0. BROWN, Metropolitan Hotel CASHEL STREET, Chriaichurch. (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 6d; per week, LI 10a; per 28 days, L 5. (Private apartments by arrangement). Permanent boarders, LI 5a week. Ordinary, from 12 to 2 p.m. d’Hote, at 6.15 p.m For further sOculars, api.v premises ; or, by C to MANAGER Metropolitan Hotel, 618 M ’l. rcr,



A WONDERFUL BOOK FOR Is. CONTAINING -t tricks and delusions with CARDS. 26 MARVELLOUS COIN TRIO S, For the performance of which only a common pack of cards and the ordinary coins of the realm are needed. ALL FULLY EXPLAINED. Also, a large collection of AMUSING RIDDLES, CHARADES, GAMES, «fcc., 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 300 pages and illustrated over SCO woodblocks. Both books mailce free for Is. JACK AND HIS BRDE. Mechanical FIGURES DANCE to.B 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 1 ue whole of the above mentioned articles to one address post paid f r 2a'6d. Address all orders: H. YORK & CO., 401 George street, Sydney. Lock Box 41, King street, Post Office! 8822



BBWAEEI BEWARE!! OF IMITATIONS. ASK FOR HOULT’S TONK? Herbal Beer. None Genuine except that bearing my label. Try It! Try It I 1 It la one of the Bent Medicinal and Summer Tonics ever offered to the Public. Delivered In Ashburton at per dozen. Bottles not returned will be charged for. T. HOULT, I EAST STREET, ASHBURTON.



J>ACING SPRING MEETING. THURSDAYAND FRIDAY, November 25 and 2G, 1886. President, E. G. Wright, ; Vice-Presi dent, J. Grigg ; Judge, Matthew Stitt Stewards, H. Friedlander, W. B. Den shire, J. 0. N Grigg, R. Friedlander, W.’ C, Walker, Drs Ross and Leahy ; Treasurer—(’. O. Fooks ; Clerk of the Scales, M. Friedlander ; Clerk of the Course, A. Fewson : Handi cappers, F. Cotton, C. C. Fooks, M. Stitt and Dr Leahy First race to start at 1 p.m. firsFday. County Hurdle Race, of 30 sovs ; over six flights of hurdles, about 3ft Gin high ; nominatibo, 1 sov ; accep tance, 1 sov. Second horse to receive j 5 sovs from the stake. 11 mile. District horses only. 2. Welter Hanuicap, of 45 sovs ; nomi nation, I sov ; acceptance, 11 sov ; minimum weight. lOst. Second horse to receive 5 sovs ftSsm the stake For horses that have never won more than 25 sovs in ono event on the flat. 2 miles. 3, As>tburton Cop Handicap, of 125 sovs ; nomination, 1 sov ; acceptance, 3 sovs. Second horse to receive 10 sovs from thestako. 11 mile. 4 County 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, I sov, to be made to the Secretary immediately after tho 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. 0. Spring Handicap, of 50 sovs ; nomina tion, 1 sov ; acceptance, sov. f mile. A SHBDRTON



SECOND DAY. 1. Handicap Hurdle Back, of 50 sovs ; over eight flights of hurdles, about 3ft Gin high y nomination, 1 sov ; acceptance, 2 sov. Second horse to receive 5 sovs from the stake. 2 miles. 2. Hacino Club Handicap, of 100 sovs ; nomination, 1 sov ; acceptance 3 sovs Second horse to receive 10 sovs from the stake mile. 3. Ladies’ Pdrsb, of 25 sovs; welter weights for ago. Gentlemen riders. Entrance, 1 sovs. 14- mile. District horses only. 4 Totalisatob 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, 4 mile. . Flying Handicap, of 40 sovs ; nomina tion, 1 sov ; acceptance, 1 sov. Second horse to receive 5 sovs from the stake. 4 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 be 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 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. 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 district 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 bo 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 nude 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.



Davis’s Herbal Beer ON account of Persons selling Inferior Herbal Beer and representing It as mine, I 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 to be the best Tonic Summer Drink in New Zealand. NO CHEMICALS USED. Delivered in Ashburton at 2s per Dotm Bottles charged for If not returned Families wa.ied on daily.



DAVIS’S HERBAL B ER AND 108 BRINK tj a MANUFACTORY, Easi Sibbkx, Asqburxon l



Great Gift Sale OF DRAPERY, CLOTHING, BOOTS, GROCERIES, & PROVISIONS FOB THREE MONTHS ONLY. HAYES - & CO, FINDING their Stock excessively large have determined to reduce it fully 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 10s 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 3rd „ £2 And 10 PRIZES, value 20s each. These Prizes will be awarded to the lucky ones who shall guess the number of Peas in the largo Glass Jar w hich will be placed on view in the Drapery Window, next the Arcade.



JESS' Read this Carefully. TUB GLASSj JAK OF PEAS, Now on view, was filled by Messrs Dunn and Stracliey, and was sealed by Mr J. C. Duncan, Broker. Each Customer purchasing Goods to the value of 10s 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 menFoned Prizes ; but, in the event of the exact number not being guessed, the nearest to the correct number will be awaided the First Prize, and pro rata.



This is no deception, but the power of a KbADY MONEY BUSINESS.



The following list of Bargains is worthy of special notice : White Calico, 2id per yard Grey Calico, 3£d per yard Grey Calico, yard wide, 2s 9d per doz Welsh Flannel, 9d per yard Scarlet Flannel, 10td per yard Fine All-wool Saxony, Is per yard Cream Holland, 5d per yard Colored Bed Quilts, 3a 3d and 3a 6d Scotch Cloth Blankets, (is lid, 8s Gd, and 9s lid per pair Witney Blankets from 7s 9d Checked Winceys, 41d and 5Jd Bleached Sheeting, 2 yards, per yard, wonderful value Homespuns, 7id, 9£d. and 10£d Double-width Cashmeres, all colors, Is 4id per’yard Black Cashmeres, Is and la 3d All other Dress Materials Greatly Beduccd Ladies’ Wool Squares, 8d Men’s Heavy Tweed Trousers, 7s lid Men’s Tweed Suits from 10s Gd Boys’ Overcoats, 2s lid A grand lino in Youths’ Tweed Trousers, 5s 9d Boys' Suits from 4s 6d Ladies’ Cloth Jackets, 4s Oilcloth, 1 yard wide, Old A splendid Tweed, all wool, 2s 6d A quantity of Black Velvet Buttons, Id per doz, and a lot of Remnants which must bo cleared



tho BOOT DEPARTMENT there some Special Lines ■wliich cannot be rubbed out.



We are also paying special attention to Prices in onr GROCERY DEPARTMENT. Hayes and Co- ARCADE Christchurch Advertisements. His Lordsliip’s HOTEL AND LARDER, LICHFIELD STREEP, Christchurch. THE Propletor of the above Hotel begs to notify that ho faaa 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



UNTRY VISITORS TO CHRIST CHURCH Will find tho three O’b— Com Four 1 Cheapness!! Convenience AT WALLACE’S Central Hotel, Corner of Gloucester and Colombo street* 10 677 A Night Porter Kept*



£ jaess NOTICE TO OWNER Thereby give Notu found Interfering wit Estate will be destroyed, sued for any damage done OONALD M 1 167 KEATING’S POWDEI fleas, moths, bedtlei



WILHELM ZANDER has always on hand a good variety of BEST. TOBACCO, Including—Williams’ Ruby Twist, Venus Navy Twist and Naiirod, High Admiral, Signet, Juno, and other best brands. IN CIGARETTES— Old Judge, Welcome, Vanity Fair, Opera Puffs, Chancellors, Old Rip, Little Beauties. Durham, etc. PIPES A Splendid Assortment, both In case and without, CIGARETTE & CIGAR HOLDERS— A large variety to choose from. Fishing Tackle, Cricketing Material, Footballs, Lawn Tenuis, and a large stock of Fancy Goods of every descrlntion kept in stock. Ladies and Gentlemen’s Hairdressing Saloons. Wilhelm Zander, TOBACCONIST AND HAIRDRESSER. East street, Ashhnrton. Public Notices. 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 PURCHASERS OF Wheat Oats Barley Rye Grass AND OTHER PRODUCE, FOR WHICH WE ARE PREPARED TO GIVE HIGHEST MARKET VALUE. Woolpacks (FULL SIZE) Cornsacks



rriedlander Bros. W. Fowke, BOOTMAKER, BEGS to Inform his friends and the public generally that he baa started business on his own account. He hopes by strict attention to business and making a good article, to secure a share of public patronage. Address—BDßMKTl <1 premises oocuplad by Mr J Meecb,



ONE box of Clark’s b 41 pills Is war ranted to care all discharges from the t urinary organs in either sex (acquired ot i constitutional), gravel and pains In tha back. Guaranteed free from mercury. Sold in boxes 4b 6d each, by all chemiate and patent medicine vendors. Sole proj 'prietors. The Lincoln and Midland Conn > ties Drug Go., Lincoln, England. Whrle sale of all the wholesale houses. New Seed-Sower For Sowing Grain, Grass, Turnip, Mangold, etc., and the Turnip Sower be arranged, when omered, to sow Luoerv or other small seeds simultaneously sowing of Ryegrass if desired. It is only Sower in the Market that will sow with absolute regularity on either cocoes* sively rough or very smooth land. It will sow any desired quantity of Grain «f Grass by simply changing one wheel. Corn Drills all Sizes. Journal Pulverising Disc Harrows. The Best.—Over 600 in use. Improved Prize Chappcuttebs. —Wltl cast-steel mouthpieces, when proper]} handled, make no long straws, couse quently chad requires co riddling. Th are In nse largely all over New Zealan I several of the large-sized machines beta lately fitted up at Christchurch. Improved Douses and Tbsbeb Furrow Ploughs.— The beet, and consequent., the cheapest in the market. 3,4, and leaf barrows. Square linked chain hav rows- New design of tripod harrows, and 7 tjned field grabbers. Cambrldf rollers, 20, 24, and 26 inches dlam. Plat cylinder field rollers. Horse gears for 2,3, and 4 horses. Best iron-bar>> swingle-trees. Ropes and pally gear fen 4-borae yokes. Threshing machine fifr tings Belting all sizes. Iron and bras* castings of all kinds to order. Fendm standards cat and punched to any length and guage. Drays made beat aea soned timber, with Gilpin axles. Gray patent atandard for folding sheep.



Winner* jf the Gold Msiai at thf Melbourne Exhibition for their Furrow Plough, vide, Juror a’ Report;— “ Ptau~*s—la ploughs'there * one es Mbit to which we wish to draw apecia attention as being the beat, and that the Doable Furrow of Relm and Gray, Dunedin, New Zealand, iniiniah and or struotion It is far superior to any other Bakaia. The New Zealand Loan Mercantii -Agency Company are now representing a in this district RETD S; CRAV TE. KILWORTH, Architecture , and Mechanical Draughtsman, and Building Contractor. Office;—Steam Bes Hive, Sash, Door, and Cabinet Factory- Wakanni Road, Ashburton. Workmanship Guaranteed at Lowest possible rates 11 3 Ashburton permanent BUILDING & INVESTMENT SOCIETY. The above Society pays Interest at th rate of per cent, per annnm for De posits at Call, 6 per cent, per annum fog three months, and , per cent, per annua if fixed for 6 months or over. i WARD, Manager. Office - Arcade Chamoers, Barnet treat



jy-ORB VALUABLE THAN * If a <3ally Increasing demand and endless number of testimonials arc criterion of the popularity of an rtiol then Dr Low’s CHERRY PKCTORAI one of the wonders of the present ea* lightened ago. During the past white 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 bee a ob tainable, numbers of lives have boon saved by its timely nse. Always have bottle in the house. Sold everywhere Is 6d and 2a 6d per bottle. Wholesale agents, Kemptborne, Prosser and Oo Christchurch, and at the proprietor, H Citron, Chemist, Akaroa. Ashbnrtr& Agent— Chas. Neate, Chemist. AT6HMAKERS



Government Nc mHB PUBLIC TRUf i OF NEW ZEA Atentlon is directed to the Acta establishing this the advantages placed then reach of every colonist. I! provisions, the State cflet son 1. - About to make his I Codicil. 2. —lntending to provl< Children or others by deed 3. —Settling Property bj riage Settlement. 4—Dealring to renonnci Will, having been appol under the same. 5. —Having acted as Trt or Administrator, wishing che burthen of Trusteed