The Ashburton Guardian.

VOli. VNo. 1330

A.SHBURTON. WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 1. 1880.

TRICE-ONE PENNY



Surveyor, Civil C E. FOOKS AND SONS, Architects, v ivil EnoraßSM, Lio*mm SURYKTOBS, AND LAW) BbOKBBS, TRIANGLE, WAKANUI ROAD, Ashbuetos. Conveyances T ENWALD AND MOUNT SOMERS RAILWAY. MOUNT SOMERS AND CAVENDISH ROYAL MAIL COACH. The above Oeaoh 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 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. JOHN HOOD AUSTRALASIAN TpAROELS 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 Bail, and to Great Britain, Europe and Australia by every steamer. . „ . Extract from tariff, including all charges to Address of Consignee : We ate 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 837 Post Office, Christchurch ; and Lyttelton. Telephone 22. 8_1572 Business Notices. BAKER BROS., Builders, Under takers, etc., Wakannl road and Cass street,—B.B. desire to state that having the most recent and Improved Hearse and MoußNtsa Coach, are prepared to furnish and conduct Funerals on special and most reasonable terms. Country orders will receive prompt attention. Note thesd 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 sombrs & methven ROYAL MAIL COACH. On after January Ist, 1886, the nndersigned will ran a Coach each Mon day, Wednesday and Saturday, starting at noon from Hood’s Hotel, Mount Somers, lor Spring burn and Alford Forest, there connecting with Doff s Coach from Methven returning same evening. Fares—Sprlng bnrn, Bs, return, 3s; Alford Forest, 4s, return, 6s. 1 27 T. HEX. MRS KENNEDY & MISS CAMERON dressmakers, mpton’s Buildings, Moore street, Ashburton, R.B, Registry Office fc r Female Ser vant*. AL OF NEW BOOKS. MOUBT Life Below Stairs, Humorous Works j of ~ - ' " ' , V 1 Theodore Hook, Letters from Hell, ramals of Major-General Gordon at Rhar nm, Stonehenge’s British Rural Sports, ewspaper Headers’ Companion f Scottish Life id Character by Dean Ramsay, The Grey rand—by Stonehenge,. Book of Snobs—by hackeray. Macaulay’s Essays and Lays of ncient Home, Mayhews’ Horse Doctor, The orse—by Stonehenge, Complete Works of rtemns Ward in 1 vol.. Choice Works Mark wain 1 vol, Religions Anecdotes of Scotland -by Adamson, Sheep, Cattle and Horse—by onatt, Sunday at Home, Leisure Hour, merica— by Mackenzie, Nineteenth Century— r Mackenzie} Madagascar and France, Spoils fechanics Own Book, Short History of On. wn Times —by Justin Mcoarthy. The Shadow E a Crime—by Hall Caine, Intriguer of a oiacmer—by B Gaborian, Clarissas Tangled ifeb, Decameron of Boccaccio, Mme Owr ’eopla—by L. M. Gray, The Maclise mitery, Evan Harrington by Cteorg* leredith, The Reporter's Companion, Ene. THOS. F. FAELEY, BOOKSELLER, STATIONER, AND PRINTER, 3AUNDEBJB’ BUILDINGS, ASHBURTON nil PI m n OA per day to bo made by per iXrt sons of either sex, li their own localities, at work for ns. Nev Doalness. AH meet with wonderful sue cess. Anyone can do the work. Capita not required. We will start yon. Ontfi worth £1 mailed free. The emplcymen is particularly adapted to the region li which this publication circulates. Boy and girls earn nearly as much as men Full particulars and instrnotlons malic ree. Now Is the time—don’t delay, bu write to us at once. Address Sxinso: £«r Do Portland Maine, United State



Public Notices: I Caution. SOME unscrupulous firms are trying force on the New Zealand people Nostrum, under the cloak that It is mat n In the United States— WHICH IS NOT TRUE. Under this pretence they are trying *> deceive the Public and Incautious Pu chasers Into the belief that they are tl _ Genuine " AMERICAN HOP BITTERS. We wish to warn all honest and unsu , peotlng people against this DECEPTION 3 and to call their attention once more to tl fact that the Genuine American Co.'s BOP BITTERS [ Are put up In Square, Panelled, Ambei colored Bottles, with White Label on on side, printed In Black Letters, and Greo 1 Hop Cluster; and, on the other side fellow Label, with Directions In Re ’ Letters, in English and German, and th . name of “Dr Soule" blown In ever; i Bottle. This Is the only form in which Gennln ■ AMERICAN HOP BITTERS are put A SHBURTON AND FIREWOOD DEPOT. C 0 A I E. S. Bean 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 Balls, Stakes Etc., Potatoes, Chaff, Oats, Bran, Sharps, Etc. R. B. BEAN. 419 West street. Standard Sewing achien. gPKOIAL NOTICE. THE LIGHT-RUNNING STANDARD SEWING MACHINE. The STANDARD has more improvements than all the other dewing Machines put together I Has always been the best 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 Europe, Australia and New Zea land. m m r n w o al it it in pa a. e ut >N es AGENT FOR ASHBURTON— W. 0. Page, A AST STREET.



Fob 1 !: Announcements. B. GAINSFOBD & SON, NUESERY & SEEDSMEN, to Victoria street, Christchurch, J R IMPORTERS AND GROWERS OF AL. ide KINDS OP FARM, GARDEN, AND FLOWER SEEDS, AND DUTCH BULBS, i"i'AYE just received per s.s. Arawa a con I I signment of v' NEW AND CHOICE SEEDS, Of excellent quality and true tcnuune. Upwards of 50 prizes were awarded _ti 18- growers of our seeds at the Papanui and Chiiet N church and utumn Shows last season, iji We have numerous testimonials from ou: customers from all parts of Canterbury. Catalogues free on application. 81g »• Mrs Adams 3n AGENT FOR MADAME WEIGEL’S e ; PATTERNS, 3 r~|~AS now on hand a nice assortment l~| of crewel wools, silks, filoselle, floasette, lace, braids, transfer patterns, ie new designs, crash, oatmeal and satin j. cloths for art needlework, five o’clock tea cloths, embroidery frames, eto. L THE LIT TL E SHOP (Next Mr Ranger’s baker HGRIESSELTOH AND 00 • WEAVERS’ HALL, i- WOOL EXCHANGE, LONDON, e SHIPPING AND COMMISSION MERCHANTS, Established 1865. Ship to order any description ot British , and Continental Goods upon 2$ per cent. . commission, selected by bay era with Colonial experience, and attend to the prompt realisation cf Prodace 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 Banka. 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. Every Machine with latest improvements, two knives and a supply of small 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 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 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, Koss’ Buildings, opposite Town Hall, DUNEDIN, for the Scientific and Speedy Care 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 Disease, Gravel, Piles, etc., and are tired of taking mineral drugs, will do well to come and try the Doctor’s method of care —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 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 yonr cose. If It Is curable, he will tell you aa; if it la not, be will tell yon that ; for he will not undertake a case unless he is confident of effecting a cure. It will coat you nothing for consultation, so please call and satisfy yourselves that the Doctor understands your case. Dr S. cures Humors and Diseases of the 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, eto, etc. —I 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: 9 to 12, 1 to 4, 6 to 8 p.m.; Sun days, 10 to 12. N.B. All Medicine ne cos or a complete cure can bo sen x> observation |fon receipt of svm l Machine Shop, WAKANUI ROAD. CHARLES RAY Repairs Engines, Combines, Chaff-cutters Reapers and Binders, and all classes o machinery. Special attention given tc Bicycler Tricycles and Sewing Machines. Lawn Mowers repaired, sharpened am adjusted. Model work General repairs.



'.Christchurch Advertisements. D.I.C. SHOW DISPLAYS *■ SPRING SEASON. IT AT iha approach of another feason the Public are invited FIRST GREAT DISPLAY SPRING NOVELTIES In all the DEPARTMENTS OF FASHION. We have great pleasure in issuing this invitation, as we have never exhibited on any previous occasion each a RICH PROFUSION of Fabrics, Novelties, and Effects, The beauty of which transforms the Spacious Warehouse, and calls forth admiration and.wonder; On this Special Occasion the Ware house will be OPEN till !) p.m, on SATURDAY. Every Article at WHOLESALE WAREHOUSE PRICE. THE DRAPERY AND GENERAL IMPORTING COMPANY OF - NEW ZEALAND, LIMITED, Cashel Street, CHEISTCHUBCH. B. HALLENBTEIN, Chairman. BROWN, Manager. Metropolitan Hotel CASHEL STREET, Chrlsiohuroh. (Under Proprietorship since April, 1885). THE above Hotel has been thoroughly painted, papered and renovated, and la eqnal 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, 6a 6d; per week, LI 10sj per 28 days, L 5. (Private apartments by arrangement). Permanent boarders, LI 5s week. Ordinary, from 12 to 2 p.m. d’Hdte, at 6.15 p.m For farther islicalars, app.v premises; or, by 4 to MANAGER Metropolitan Hotel, 618 11' -iooren. A WONDERFUL BOOK FOR Is. 1 3 I 7 a B e I. a *i e ). 1- e CONTAINING THICKS AND DELUSIONS WITH UU CARDS. 25 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, 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, <fee. Covering over 300 pages and illustrated over 300 woodblocks. n Both books mailee free for Is. is JACK AND HIS BRDE. Mechanical FIGURES DANCE toMUSIC and keep perfect time. Is 3d each, the pair 2s. of ». id THE WIZARD OF THE NORTH’S CHANGEABLE PACK OF CARDS Wonderf nl 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 celonies are sent add 2d in the shilling for exchange. Take Notice,—To advertise our business we will for a short time send Me whole of the above mentioned articles to one address poet paid f r 2a 6d. Address all orders: H. YORK & CO., 401 George street, Sydney. Lock Box 41, King street, Post Office! £822



Sporting. J> AGING C 1 SPRING MEETING. THURSDAY AND FRIDAY, November 25 and 26, 1886. President, E. G. Wright, ; Yice-Presi dent, J. Qrigg ; Judge, Matthew St'tt Stewards, H. Friedlander, W. B. Dei ehire, J, 0. N Qrigg, R. Friedlander W, C, Walker, Drs Ross and Leahy Treasurer—o. G. Fooks; Clerk o: the Scales, M. Friedlander ; Clerk ol the Course, A. Hewson ; Handi cappers, F. Cotton, C. C. Fooks, M. Stitt and Dr Leahy First race to start at 1 p.m. FIRST DAY. County Hdkdle Rack, of 30 sovs ; over six flights of hurdles, about 3ft Gin high ; nomination, 1 sov ; accep < tance, 1 sov. Second horse to receive 5 sovs from the stake. 14 mile. District horses only. 2. Welter Handicap, of 45 sovs ; nomi nation, 1 sov ; acceptance, 14 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 miles. 3, Ashburton Cop Handicap, of 125 sovs ; nomination, 1 sov ; acceptance, 3 sovs. Second horse to receive 10 sovs from thestako. 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, 1 sov, to be made to the Secretary immediately after the County Plate 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. 6. Spring Handicap, of 50 sovs ; nomina tion, 1 sov ; acceptance, 1£ sov. f mile. SECOND DAY. 1. Handicap Hurdle Race, of 50 sovs ; over eight flights of hurdles, about 3ft 6in high ; nomination, 1 sov; acceptance, 2 sov. Second horse to receive 6 sovs 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’ Pdkse, of 25 sovs; welter J weights for ago. Gentlemen riders. Entrance, 1 sovs. 14 mile. District horses only. 4 Totalisatok Stakes, of 15 sovs minimum weight, Bst ; nomination, 1 sov, to be 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. 4 mUo. . Flying Handicap, of 40 sovs ; nomina tion, 1 sov ; acceptance, 1 sov. Second horse to receive 5 sovs from the stake. 4 mRO - 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 be received except on the condition that all disputes, claims, and objections arising out of 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 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 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 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 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. O. O. FOOKS, Secretary. B BWARE I BBWARKII OF IMITATIONS. ASK FOR HOULT’S TONK 7 Herbal Beer. 2 None Genuine except that bearing my label. Try It! Try It 11 It la one of the Beni Medicinal and Summer Tonics ever offered to the Public. ! Delivered In Ashburton at par dozen. s Bottles not returned will be charged for. ‘ T. HOULT, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. 1



Hayes and Co. I li lt m r, > if i- L ! t e a r i j ') i ) i 3 1 ) ) Great Gift Sale OF DRAPERY, CLOTHING, BOOTS, GROCERIES, & PROVISIONS FOR THREE MONTHS ONLY. HAYES & CO, FINDING their Stock excessively larg< have determined to reduce it full 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 20a each. These Prizes will be awarded to the lucky ones who shall guess the number of Peas in the largo Glass Jar which will be placed on view in the Drapery Window, next the Arcade. Read this Carefully. THE GLASS|JA.K 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, 24d per yard Grey Calico, 3£d per yard Grey Calico, yard wide, 2s 9d per doz Welsh Flannel, 9d per yard Scarlet Flannel, IOJd 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, 6s lid, 8s Gd, and 9s lid par pair Witney Blankets from ?s 9d Checked Winceys, 4id and sjd Bleached Sheeting, 2 yards, BJd per yard, wonderful value Homespuns, 7£d, 9£d, and 10£d Double-width * Cashmeres, all colors, la 4id per yard Black Cashmeres, la 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 10a Gd Boys’ Overcoats, 2s lid A grand line in Youths’ Tweed Trousers, 6s 9d 1 Boys’ Suits from 4s Gd Ladies’ Cloth Jackets, 4s Oilcloth, 1 yard wide, 6£d A splendid Tweed, all wool, 2s Gd A quantity of Black Velvet Buttons, Id per doz, and a lot of Remnants which must be cleared In the BOOT DEPARTMENT there are some Special Lines which cannot be rubbed out. Wo are also paying special attention to Prices in our GROCERY DEPARTMENT. Hayes and Co- ARCADE Christchurch Advertisements. His Lordship's , HOTEL AND LARDER, ’ LICHFIELD STREET, i Christchurch. THE Propletor of the above Hotel begs to notify that he baa engaged the ■ services of one of the best Chefs in the t colonies, with special Instructions to pro* c vide the best | LUNCHEON OR TEA, In the country for ONE SHILLING. The bill of fare will comprise Poultry, 1 Chime, Fish, etc., etc., in season. Grills to perfection at any hour. T 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 1.3( each day 6 1 - /’COUNTRY VISITORS TO OHRISI CHURCH Will find the three O’s— Oomfobi ! Cheapness I! Convenience AT WALLACE’S Central Hotel, Corner of Gloucester and Colombo street 10 677 A Night Porter Kept,



nt o Business Notices. NOTICE TO OWNERS OF DOGS. I HEREBY give Notice that all Do| found Interfering with Sheep on th Estate will be destroyed, and the Ownei seed for any damage done. DONALD McLEAN. 1 167 Lagmhor. KEATING’S POWDER destroys bugi fleas, moths, bedtles, and all othe insects, whilst qnite harmless to domestl animals. In exterminating beetles tb success of this powder is extraordinary It is perfectly clean in application. Se the article you purchase la KEATING’f ?e rs imitations are noxious and Ineffectual ly Sold in tins, 6d, Is, and 2s 6deach, byal chemists. 1 - WILHELM ZANDER has always oi band a good variety of BEST TOBACCO, „ Including—Williams' Ruby Twist, Venni ° Navy Twist and Nailrod, Hlgii ,| Admiral, Signet, Juno, and other best brands. IN CIGARETTES— Old Jadge, Welcome, Vanity Fair, Opera Pnffs, Chancellors, Old Rip, little Beauties Durham, etc. J PIPES— s A Splendid Assortment, both in ease and i without. CIGARETTE & CIGAR HOLDERS— A large variety to choose from. Fishing Tackle, Cricketing Material, r Footballs, Lawn Tennis, and a large I stock of Fancy Goods of every r descrlntion kept in stock. i ___ | Ladies and Gentlemen’s Hairdressing I Saloons. ; Wilhelm Zander, | TOBACCONIST AND HAIRDRESSER [ East street, Ashburton. Public Notices. O FARMERS The Ashburton Woollen Manufacturing Company, Limited, la a Cash Buyer of Wool Apply at the Factory. II 40 TO FARMERS AND OTHERS ARK PURCHASERS or Wheat Oats Barley Rye Grass AND OTHER PRODUCE, FOR WHICH WE ARB PREPARED TO GIVE HIGHEST MARKET VALUE. W oolpacks » nruLL size) a a Cornsacks TO ARRIVE Ffiedlander Bros. T W. Fowke, BOOTMAKER, BEGS to inform bis friends and th« public generally that he has started business on his own account. He hopei by strict attention to business and making a good article, to secure a share of public patronage. U Address—BUßNETT 1-AKET, Ttamlsaa occupied by Mi J Msech,



Business Notices or ilc lie ONE box of Clark’s b 41 pills Is war ranted to care all discharges from urinary organs in either sex (acquired oi constitutional), gravel and pains In th« back. Guaranteed free from mercury. Sold in boxes 4s 6d each, by all and patent medicine vendors. Sole pro] prietora, The Lincoln and Midland Com ties Drug Co., Lincoln, England. Whcl* sale of all the wholesale houses. 7- ee ’S A. dl 2 >n is h * New Seed-Bower For Sowing Grain, Grass, Turnip, Mangold, etc., and the Turnip Sower bo arranged, when u«tered, to sow Lucent 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 exces sively rough or very smooth land. It will sow any desired quantity of Grain ev Grass by simply changing one wheel. Corn Drills all Sires. Jointed Pulverising DisoHabrowb.— The Best.—Over 500 in use. a Improved Pei zb Chappodttebs. —WltJ e cast-steel monthpleces, when proper]} handled, make no long straws, oonse quently chaff requires cn riddling. Th are in use largely all over New Zealan several of the large-sized maohlnns bels * lately fitted np at Christchurch. Improved Double and Treble Furrow Ploughs.— The best, and consequent., the cheapest In the market. 3,4, and leaf harrows. Sqnare linked «b*tn L.|» rows- New design of tripod harrows, i and 7 tlned field grabbers. Cambridt * rollers, 20, 24, and 26 inches diam. Plat r cylinder field rollers. Horse gears for 2,3, and 4 horses. Best iron-ban’' swingle-trees. Ropes and pally gear foi 4-horse yokes. Threshing mauMm. fif tings Belting all sizes. Hon and fwMf r castings of all kinds to order. Fendm standards cat and punched to any length and guage. Drays made ft.m best sea soned timber, with Gilpin axles. Gray > patent standard for folding sheep. Winners- j>f the Gold Medal at ihf ‘ Melbourne Exhibition for their Doubls Furrow Plough, vide Jurors’ Report;— “ Puar-MS—ln ploughs there . one ex hiblt to which we wish to draw speeb attention as being the best, and that the Doable Furrow of Reki and Gray, ; Dunedin, New Zealand, lutinish and « struction it is far superior to any other Eakaia. The New Zealand Loan Mereauth Agency Company are now representing u m this dlstrkf . REID «c GRAY TE. KILWORTH, Architecture . aud Mechanical Draughtsman, and Building Contractor. Office:—Steam Bee 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 4£ per cent, per annum for De posits at Call, 6 per cent, per annum fot three months, and . cent, per if fixed for 6 months or over. J WARD, Manager. Office Arcade Chamoers, Burnet tree* JJORB VALUABLE THAN If a 4ally Increasing demand and endless number of testimonials are criterion of the popularity of au rtld then Dr Low’s CHERRY PECTORAI one of the wonders of the present en» lightened age. 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 been . saved by its timely use. Always have 1 bottle in the house. Sold everywhere la 6d and 2a 6d per bottle. Wholesale agents, Kempthorne, Prosser and Oo Christchurch, and at the proprietor, H Citron, Chemist, A karoo. AahbnrPg Agent—Chas. Neate, Chemist. Matchmakers tjEWEUIRS, r* us?- SCH CH-GH. Government Notice. e d « g lo I. THE PUBLIC TRUST OFFICE OF NEW ZEALAND. Atentlon is directed to the provision, the Acta establishing this Officce, and e the advantages placed thereby within easy reach of every colonist. Subject to such provisions, the State offers to every peP son : 1. About to make his for her Wih Codicil 2. —lntending to provide for Wife an Children or others by deed of Settlement, B.— Settling Property by way of Mar riage Settlement. 4—Desiring to renounce the Trusts Will, having been appointed Execute? Trustee under the same. s.—Having acted as Trustee, Exequ io or Administrator, wishing to be relieved she burthen of Trustee: hip or Admlnl) ration, the option of using the State m* thlnery, and gives am absolute goarante against loss of funds by fraud, peculation or dishonesty. Every Information may be from ALEXANDER LEA Agent at Ohristchma 0« from r. a Wellington, IStblvaf, . HAMBRTON, Public Trait*