The Ashburton Guardian.

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Surveyor, Oivil c E. FOOKS AND SONS, Architects, v iviii Engineers, Valuators, Licensed Surveyors, and Land Brokers, triangle, wakanui ROAD, Ashbtjbton. Conveyances mINWALD AND MOUNT SOMERS £ RAILWAY. MOUNT SOMERS AND CAVENDISH ROYAL MAIL COACH.



The above Ceach leaves Hood’s hotel for Cavendish Railway Station everyday, meeting each train. Passengers by morning train may pro ceed by coach to Alford Forest, thence to Methven in time for the last train for Christchurch, or may return in time tor the last train for Ashburton. Parcels and Orders will receive every attention. Horses and Buggies on hire. ln JOHN HOOD AUSTRALASIAN pAROKLS EXPRESS. Parcels and Packages forwarded to any address, at cheap, through, inclusive ia One charge. No extras. No trouble. No charge for booking or for collecting packages up to 561bs weight within the city. Daily despatches by Bail, and to Great Britain, Europe and Australia by every steamer. Extract from tariff, including all charges to Address of Consignee a* s We are now receiving parcels for Home , despatch pet Tongarlro, sailing this onth. 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_1572



Business Notices.



BAKER BEOS., Builders, Under takers, eta, Wakannl road and Caaa street, —8.8. dealre to state that having the most recent and Improved Heaksk and Moubkino Coach, ate prepared to furnish and conduct Funerals on special and most reasonable terms. Country orders wul receive prompt attention. Note the sd dress, corner of Wakanul road and Cass street. Orders may be left at the Ash burton Coach Factory; or Box 16, Post Office Ashburton. SOMERS & METHYEN YAL MAIL COACH. M e On and after January Ist, 1885, the nnderslgned will run a Coach each Mon day, Wednesday and Saturday, starting at noon from Hood’s Hotel, Mount Somers, for Spring bat a and Alford Forest, there connectingwithDuffsOoaohfrom Methven returning same evening. Fares—Spring burn, 2s, return, 3s i Alford Forest, 4s, return, 6s. 1 27 T. HIX. RS KENNEDY & MISS CAMERON dressmakers, mpton's Buildings, Moore street, Ashburton, N.B, —Registry Office fcr Female Ser-



rants. Ali 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 Emal Sporto, Newspaper Headers’ 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, Maynews’ Horse Doctor, The Horse—by Stonehenge, Complete Works ol Artemus Ward in X vol., Choice Works Mark Twain—l toI., Religions Anecdotes of Scotland —by Adamson, Sheep, Cattle and Horse—by Youatt, Sunday at Home, Leisure Hour, America—by Mackenzie, Nineteenth Century— by Mackenzie; Madagascar and France, Bpons Own Book, Short History of Our Own Times—by Justin McCarthy. The Shadow of a Crime—by Hall Caine, Intripea of a Poisoner—by E Gaborian, Clarissa's Tangled Web, Decameron of Boccacde, Mine Own People—by L. M. Gray, The Machse Portrait OMtery, Evan Harrington —by George The Reporter’s Companion, Bne. THOS. F. FAELEY, BOOKSELLER, STATIONER, AND PRINTER, SAUNDERS’ BUILDINGS, ASHBURTON, m ft Q 1 O A per day to be made by per obX cSi -fc sons of either sex, In tbeip 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 worth £1 mailed free. The employment is particularly adapted to the region in whidt this publication circulates. Beys and girls earn nearly as much as men. Pull particulars and Instructions maUe> ree Now Is the time—don’t delay, but write to us at onoe. Address Shnsok IJr Do Poland, .Maine,. United State*



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 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 n>m« of “Dr Soule” blown in every Bottle. This Is the only form in which Genuine AMERICAN HOP BITTERS are put.



SHBURTOD GOAL AND FIREWOOD DEPOT. R. S. Bean Begs to inform the inhabitants of Ash burton that he has a splendid lot of Blue Derwent Potatoas for sale. NEWCASTLE. WESTPORT, AND BROOKFIELD COAL at lowest rates. Firewood, Posts and Bails, Stakes Bto., Potatoes, Ohaff, Oats, Bran, Sharps, Bto. R. S. BEAN, 419 West street.



Standard Sewing achien. S PBOIAL NOTICE. THE LIGHT-BUN NIN G STANDARD SEWING MACHINE. The STANDARD has more Improvements than all the other Sewing Machines pat together I Has always been the best and U 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 Europe, Australia and New Zea / land.



WALTHAM 4GKNT FOR ASHBURTON— W. C. Page, &18X stbsvx,



Pabll; Announcements. j FOOTROT IN SHEEP. A SURE CURE may bo had of the undersigned in Five Shilling Bottles, with directions for use affixed. Scores of testimonials. Cash requested with orders. M. 11. ROHDE, Agent in Canterbury for P. McNeave’s Patent Footrot Application, Corn Exchange, Christchurch. MR J. A. MACPHERSON is agent for Ashburton district. 7349



Mrs Adams AGENT FOR MADAME WEIGEL'S PATTERNS, HAS now on hand a nice assortment of crewel wools, silks, filoselle, flossette, 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



Hgriesselioh AND CO • WEAVERS’ HALL, WOOL EXCHANGE, LONDON, SHIPPING AND COMMISSION MERCHANTS, Established 1855. Ship to order any description ot British and Continental Goods upon 2$ per cent, commission, selected by buyers with Colonial experience, and attend to the prompt realisation of Produce at highest prices upon 1 per cent, commission. Orders to be accompanied by Letters of Credit or part remittance In Bank Drafts or Produce. Open Policies of Insurance for floating cargoes to 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 36



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. Eatery Maqhlne with latest Improvements, two knives and a supply of small extras. The agenls being desirons 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, lightn&s 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, Boss’ 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 moat 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 ol 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 tc 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 nse of oalomel, seed, which prodace 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 is curable, he will tell you sa; if it is not, he will tell you that; for he will not undertake a case unless he is confident of effecting ■ 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 ate 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 lenchorrea, etc, etc.—l wish it distinctly understood that 1 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 t 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: 9 to 12, 1 to 4, 6 to 8 p.m.; Sun days, 10 to 12. N.B. All Medicines ne oes (4Ta complete cure can be sei on receipt of *vm



Machine Shop, WAKANDI ROAD. ohariTbs RAY Repairs Engines, Combines, Chaff-cotters, Reapers and Binder* and all classes of machinery. * Special attention given t; Bicycler, Tricycles and Sewing Machines. Lawn Mowers repaired, sharpened and adjusted. Model work. General repairs.



SChristchurch Advertisements. D.I.C. GREAT..EXTENSION OF PREMISES. THE increasing itrade of the D.I.C. neces sitates the extension of our already SPACIOUS WAREHOUSE, and haying full confidence in the great future of Canterbury, we have decided to nearly double the size of onr present warehouse. As this alteration would entail the moving backwards and for wards of stock, we have resolved to hold a GREAT



CLEA EING SALE FOR FOURTEEN DAYS, Com mencing JUNE 30th. Instructions bavin been given to the heads of all Departments t give extra inducements to buyers, all clnsse ure invited to visit the warehouse during the Sale with a view to enquire and compare prices and secure BARGAINS IN ALL DEPARTMENTS BAPBRY AND GENERAL IMPORTING COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND, LIM., CO-OPERATIVE, ASHEL STREET, CHRISTCHURCH. B. HALLENBTEIN, Chairman. B. 0. BROWN,



Metropolitan Hotel OASHEL STREET, Chrlslchurch. (Under Proprietorship since April, 1885). THE above Hotel has been thoroughly painted, papered and renovated, and 1b 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, 6s fid; per week, LI 10s; per 28 days, L 6. (Private apartments by arrangement). Permanent boarders, LI 5s week. Ordinary, from 12 to 2 p.m. d'Hdte, at 6.16 p.m For further Icnlars, app iv premises ; or, by * to MANAGER Metropolitan Hotel, 6 18 (lUnatcn.



A WONDERFUL BOOK FOR Is. 100 COHTAINItfC THICKS AND DELUSIONS WITH CARDS. 25 MARVELLOUS COIN TRIG 8, 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, *c., 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. Coveting over 300 pages and illustrated over 300 woodblocks.



Both books mailee free for Is. JACK AND HJS DRBK. Mechanical FIGURES DA.NO.tfi w JSIUBIC and keep perfect time. Is 8d 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. , . . Xak.b Notice. —To advertise onr business we will for a short time send f no whole of the above mentioned articles to one address post paid f r 2s 6d. Address all orders: H. YORK & CO., 401 George street, Sydney. Lock Box 41, King street, Post Office, g 522 Bbwaee i beware 11 of IMITATIONS. ASK FOR HOULT’S TONIC' Herbal Beer. None Genuine except that bearing my label. Try It! Try It 11 It Is one of the Beat Medicinal and Summer Tonics ever offered to the Public. Delivered in Ashburton at per dozen. Bottles not retnrned will be charged for. T. HOULT, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON,



Sporting. AGING C SPRING MEETING, L THURSDAY AND FRIDAY, November 25 and 26, 1886. President, E, G, Wright, ; Vice-Presi dent, J, Qrigg ; Judge, Matthew Stitt Stewards, H. Friedlander, W. B. Den shire, J. C. N Grigg, R. Friedlander, W. C. Walker, Drs Ross and Leahy; Treasurer—C. G. Fooks; Clerk of the Scales, M. Friedlander ; Clerk of the Course, A. Fewson ; Handi cappers, F. Cotton, C. O. Fooks, M Stitt and Dr Leahy



FIRST DAY. COUNTY lIuiIDLK RACE, of 30 SOVB | over six flights of hurdles, about 3ft Gin high ; nomination, 1 sov ; accep tance, 1 sov. Second horse to receive 5 sova from the stake. mile. District horses only. 2. Welter Handicap, of 45 sovs ; nomi nation, 1 sov ; acceptance, 1£ sov ; minimum weight, lOst. Second horse to receive 5 sovs from the stake For horses that have never won more than 25 sovs in one event on the flat. 2 mi'es. * 3, Ashburton Cup Handicap, of 125 sovs ; nomination, 1 sov ; acceptance, 3 sovs. Second horse to receive 10 sovs from thestake. 14 mile. 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. Post Stakes, of 15 sovs; catch weights; nomination, 1 sov, to be made to the Secretary immediately after the County Plato is run. The winner to be sold by auction imme diately after the race for 15 sovs, any surplus to go to the funds of the Club. 1 mile. Spring Handicap, of 50 sovs ; nomina tion, 1 sov ; acceptance, sov. f mile. I



SECOND DAY. 1. Handicap Hurdle Race, of 50 6ova ; over eight fl : ghts of hurdles, about 3ft Gin high ; nomination, 1 sov ; acceptance, 2 sov. Second horse to receive 5 sovs from the stake, 2 miles. 2. Racing Club Handicap, of 'IOO sovs; nomination, 1 sov ; acceptance 3 sovs. Second horse to receive 10 sovs from the stake. 1* mile. 3. Ladies’ Pokse, of 25 sovs; welter weights for age. Gentlemen riders. Entrance, 1 sovs. 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 be sold imme diately after the race for 10 sovs, any surplus to go to the funds of the Club, h mile. , , Flying Handicap, of 40 sovs ; nomina tion, I sov; acceptance, 1 sov. Second horse to receive 5 sova from the stake, i mile. 6. Consolation “Handicap, of 20 sovs; nomination, 1 sov, to be made to the Secretary immediately after the Flying Handicap is run ; acceptance, free, to be notified to the Secretary within 10 minutes of declaration of weights. 1 mile.



RULES AND REGULATIONS. 1. No entry will bo received except on the condition that all disputes, claims, and objections arising out o£ the racing shall be decided by the Stewards, or whom they may appoint; their decision on all points connected with carrying out this programme to be final. 2. A district horse shall mean any horse that has been commonly resident in the district lying between the rivers Selwyn and Waitaki from July let 1886, and up to the date cf the forthcoming meeting and owned by a person who has resided In the 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 course. 4. All nominations and acceptances go to the fundi of the Club. NOMINATIONS. All nominations to be accompanied by fees, name, age and description of horse, and colors of rider, and in the hands of the Secretary (address —Ashburton) not later than 9 p. m. on Monday November 1 1886. WEIGHTS. Weights for the first day's handicaps will be declared on Monday November 15 1886. Weights for the second day’s handicaps will be declared at 9 o’clock on the evening of the first day’s racing. ACCEPTANCES. 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 foe the second day’s handicaps at 9 o’clock on the even ing of the first day’s racing. 0. 0. FOOKS, Secretary.



Davis’s Herbal Beer ON account of Persona selling Inferior Herbal Beer and representing it as mine, I havo to ask the public to see that EACH BOTTLE BEARS A RED AND WHITE LABEL With My Name and Trade Mark on. None genuine without it. DAVIS’S TON IcThERB AL BEER , Is acknowledged by the travelling public a<i be the best Tonlo 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, Easi Sxrbst, Ashbueion 1



Great Gift Sale OF DRAPERY, CLOTHING, BOOTS, GROCERIES, & PROVISIONS FOR THREE MONTHS ONLY. HAYES~ & CO, FINDING their Stock excessively large have determined to reduce it fully ono-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 large Glass Jar which will be placed on view in the Drapery Window, next the Arcade.



gsSS* Read this Carefully. THE GLASS|JAK OF PEAS, Now on view, was filled by Messrs Dunn and Strachey, and was sealed by Mr J. 0. 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 be presented with the above mentioned Prizes ; but, in the event of the exact number not being guessed, the nearest to the correct number will be awarded the First Prize, and pro rata.



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



The following list of Bargains is worthy of special notice : White Calico, 2sd per yard Grey Calico, 34d per yard Grey Calico, yard wide, 2s 9d per doz Welsh Flannel, 9d per yard Scarlet Flannel, KHd per yard Fine All-wool Saxony, Is per yard Cream Holland, 5d per yard Colored Bed Quilts, 3s 3d and 3s Gd Scotch Cloth Blankets, Gs lid, 8a 6d, and 9s lid per pair Witney Blankets from 7s 9d Checked Winceys, 4Ad and 5Jd Bleached Sheeting, 2 yards, B|d per yard, wonderful value Homespuns, 74d, 9£d, and 10M Double-width Cashmeres, all colors, Is 44d per yard Black Cashmeres, Is and Is 3d All other Dress Materials Greatly Reduced Ladies’ Wool Squares, 8d Men’s Heavy Tweed Trousers, 7s lid Men’s Tweed Suits from 10s 6d Boys’ Overcoats, 2s lid A grand line in Youths’ Tweed Trousers, 5s 9d Boys’ Suits from 4s 6d Ladies’ Cloth Jackets, 4s Oilcloth, 1 yard wide, 64d A splendid Tweed, alLwool, 2s 6d A quantity of Black Velvet Buttons, Id per doz, and a lot of Remnants which must be cleared



In the BOOT DEPARTMENT there ere some Special Linen which cannot be rubbed out. We are also paying special attention to Prices in our GROCERY DEPARTMENT. Hayes and Co.. ARCADE



Christchurch Advertisements. His Lordship’s HOTEL AND LABD EB, LICHFIELD STREET, 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 tUNOHEON 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 BOOMS' FOB 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 6 1A



/COUNTRY VISITORS TO CHRIST CHURCH Will find the three O’b— Oomfobe I Cheapness!! CoimsNiKNOß AT WALLACE’S Central Hotel, Corner of Gloucester and Colombo atreet, 10 677 A Night Porter Kept.



Business Notices. NOT] OK TO OWNERS OF DOGS. I HEREBY give Notice that all Dogs found Interfering with Sheep on this Estate will be destroyed, and the Owners sned for an/ damage done, DONALD MoLEAN. 1 167 Lagmhor. KEATING’S POWDER destroys bogs, fleas, moths, bedtles, and all other insects, whilst quite harmless to domestic animals. In exterminating beetles the success of this powder is extraordinary. It is perfectly clean in application. See the article yon purchase Is KEATING’S rs Imitations are noxious and Ineffectual. Sold in tins, 6d, Is, and 2s 6d each, by all chemists. 1 2!



WILHELM ZANDER has always on head a good variety of BEST TOBACCO, Including—’Williams’ Roby Twist, Yeans Navy Twist and Nailrod, High Admiral, Signet, Juno, and other best brands. IN CIGARETTES— Old Judge. Welcome, Vanity Fair, Opera Puffs, Chancellors, Old Rip, Little Beauties Durham, eta PIPES- A Splendid Assortment, both In case and without, CIGARETTE & CIGAR HOLDERS— A large variety to ohoose from. Fishing Tackle, Cricketing Material, Footballs, Lawn Tennis, and a large stock of Fancy Goods of every descrlntlon kept In stock. Ladles and Gentlemen’s Hairdressing Saloons. Wilhelm Zander, TOBACCONIST AND HAIRDRESSER East street, Ashburton.



Public Notices. T O farmers The Ashburton Woollen Manufacturing Company, Limited, la a Cash Buyer of Wool Apply at the Factory. 11 10



TO FARMERS AND OTHEES ARE PURCHASERS or Wheat Oats Barley ; Eye Grass I AND OTHER PRODUCE, 1 FOR WHICH WB ARE PREPARED J TO GIVE HIGHEST MARKET VALUE. Woolpacks (FULL SIZE) Cornsacks TO ARRIVE « Friedlander Bros. W. Fowke, BOOTMAKER, BEGS to inform his friends and the' public generally that he has 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—BUßNETT diRSSET, l premises occupied by Mm J Hawk.



Business Notices ONE box of Clark’s b 41 pills 1b war* ranted to care all discharges from m urinary organa in either sex (acquired p» constitutional), gravel and pains in the back. Guaranteed free from merenrif* Sold in boxes 4s 6d each, by all chemute and patent medicine vendors. Sole prletora, The Lincoln and Midland Go oat ties Drag Go., Lincoln, England. Whcla sale of all the wholesale houses. New Seed-Sower For Sowing Grain, Grass, Turnip, Mangold, etc., and the Turnip Sower be arranged, when ucaered,io sow Luoetr or other small seeds simultaneously sowing of Kyegrass If desired. It la only Sower in the Market that will sow with absolute regularity on either oxoes sively rough or very smooth land. It I win sow any desired quantity of Grain er Grass by simply changing one wheel. Corn Drills all Sixes. Jointed Pulverising Disc Harrowr The Best. —Over 500 In use. Improved Prize Chappoutters. —Wltl cast-steel mouthpieces, when properly handled, make no long straws, conse quently chaff requires co riddling. Th are In use largely all over New Zealan several of the large-sized machines beta lately fitted up at Christchurch.



Improved Double and Treble Fubbow Ploughs. —The beat, and consequent., the cheapest In the market. 3,4, and leaf harrows. Square linked chain har rows- New design of tripod harrows, and 7 tlned field grabbers. Cambrldo rollers, 20, 24, and 26 Inches diam. Plat cylinder field rollers. Horse gears for 2,3, and 4 horses. Best iron-bacw swingle-trees, Ropes and pally gear fat 4-horse yokes. Threshing maddne fit tings Belting all sizes. Iron and bras* castings of all kinds to order. Fenclm standards cat and punched to any length and gaage. Drays made fi_«n best sea soned timber, with Gilpin axles. Gray' ; patent standard for folding sheep. Wlnnert j>f the Gold Medal at thf Melbourne Exhibition for their Double Fukeow Plough, vide Jurors' Report:— “ PLor~MS —In ploughs there . one ex hlbit to which we wish to draw sped* attention as being the best, and that the Double Furrow of Refe and Gray, Dunedin, New Zealand, In finish and ot structton it is far saperior to any other Eakaia.



The New Zeeland Loan Mecoantfl Agency Company are now representing a In this district TE, KILWORTH, Architecture . and Mechanical Draughtsman, and Building Contractor. Office:—Steam Bee Hive, Sash, Door, and Cabinet Factory. Wakanni Road, Ashburton. Workmanship Guaranteed at Lowest possible jptes, 11 3 Ashburton permanent BUILDING & INVESTMENT SOCIETY. The above Society pays Interest at th rate of per cent, per annum for De posits at Call, 6 per cent, per annum fot three months, and jec cent, per annua if fixed for 6 months or over. J WARD, Manager. Office : —Arcade Ohamoen, Burnet street JJORE VALUABLE THAN If a *ally increasing demand and endless number of testimonials are or ,'terlon of the popularity of an rtld then Dr Low’s CHERRY PBOTORAI one o'f the wonders of the present en* lightened During the past wlnte 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 beta ob talnable, numbers of lives have bees saved by Its time ly use. Always have bottle in the houseV Sold everywhere la 6d and 8s 6d per' bottle. Wholesale agents, Kempthorne f Prosser and Co Christchurch, and at the proprietor, H Citron, Chemist, Akaroa. Ashburirgl Agent—Ohaa. Neate, Chemist.



ATCHMAKEftS EWELIERS Government Notice. PUBLIC TRUST OFFICE OF NEW ZEALAND. Atention Is directed to the provision* the Acta establishing this Officce, and • -he advantages placed thereby within easy reach of every colonist. Subject to snoa provisions, the State cflers to every per son 1. —About to make his for her Will Codicil. 2. —lntending to provide for Wife as Children or others by deed of Settlement 3. Settling Property by way of Ua» riage Settlement. 4. —Desiring to renounce the Trusts Will, having been appointed Execute) Trustee under the same. 6.—Having acted as Trustee, Execu (O or Administrator, wishing to be relieved she burthen of Trustee; hip or Admlnt) ration, the option of using the State me thinery, and gives an absolute guarante against loss of funds by fraud, peoulatlos or dishonesty. Every information may be f **“ ALEXANDER LEA Agent at Ohrlstohnss [ 0« from R, 0. HAMEETOH* Psblte Tmm