The Ashburton Guardian.

VOL. V—No. 1316

ASHBURTON. MONDAY. AUGUST 16. 188 ft.

TRICE-ONE PENNY



Surveyor, Civil Engineers, &c. C E. FOOKS AND SONS, Architects, Civil Engineers, Valuators, Licensed Survetors, and Land Brokers, TRIANGLE, WAKANUI ROAD, Ashburton. Conveyances TINWALD AND MOUNT SOMERS RAILWAY. MOUNT SOMERS AND CAVENDISH ROYAL MAIL COACH. The above Oeach loaves 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 for the last train for Ashburton. Parcels and Orders will receive every attention. Horses and Buggies on hire. ln JOHN HOOD P AUSTRALASIAN AROELS express. Parcels and Packages forwarded to any address, at cheap, through, inclusive One charge. No extras. No trouble. No charge for booking or for collecting packages up to 561ba weight within the city. Daily despatches by Rail, and to Great Britain, Europe and Australia by every steamer. Extract from tariff, Including all charges to Address of Consignee : S S S S £ W S' 11 &. a We are now receiving parcels for Home o despatch per Tongariro, sailing this nonth. Revised cheap rates. Insurance effected if desired. Tariff and all information on application CUFF & GRAHAM, Box 237 Post Office, Christchurch ; and Lyttelton. Telephone 22. 8 1672 Business Notices. m m BAKER BROS., Builders, Under takers, eta, Wakanul road and Cass street—B.B. desire to state that having the most recent and improved Hearse and Mourning Coach, are prepared to furnish and conduct Funerals on special and most reasonable terms. Country orders will receive prompt attention. Note the Ad dress, corner of Wakanul road and Cass street. Orders may be left at the Ash burton Coach Factory; or Box 16, Post Office Ashburton. 167 Mount sombrs & methven ROYAL MAIL COACH. On and after January Ist, 1885, the undersigned will run a Coach each' Tues day, Thursday and Saturday, starting at noon from Hood’s Hotel, Mount Somers, for Springbuia and Alford Forest, there connecting with Doffs Coach from Methven returning same evening. Fares—Spring burn, 2s, return, Ss; Alford Forest, 4s, return, 6s. 1 27 T. HIX. Mrs KENNEDY & MISS CAMERON DRESSMAKERS, mpton’a Buildings, Moore street, Ashburton, N.B,—Registry Office ftr Female Ser vants. AL OF NEW BOOKS. COURT Life Below Stairs, Humorous Works of Theodore Hook, Letters from Hell, Journals of Major-General Gordon at Khar toum, Stonehepge’s British Rural Sports, Newspaper Readers’ Companion, Scottish. Life and Character by Dean Ramsay, The Grey hound—by Stonehenge, Book of Snobs —by Thackeray. Macaulay’s Essays and Lays of Ancient Rome, May hews’ Horse Doctor, The Horse—by Stonehenge. Complete Works of Artemns Ward in 1 vol, Choice Works Mark Twain—l vol., Religions Anecdotes of Scotland —by Adamson, Sheep, Cattle and Horse —by Yonatt, Sunday at Home, Leisure Hour, Mackenzie, Nineteenth Century— by Mackenzie; Madagascar and France, Spons Mechanics Own Book, Short History of Our Own Times—by Justin McCarthy, The Shadow of a Crime—by Hall Caine, Intrigues of a Poisoner—by E Gaborian, Clarissa’s Tangled *Web. Decameron of Boccaccio, Mine Own People—by L. M. Gray, The Maclise Portrait Gallery, Evan Harrington —by George Meredith, The Beporter’s Companion, Ene. THOB. F. FARLEY, BOOKSELLER, STATIONER, AND PRINTER, SAUNDERS’ BUILDINGS, ASHBURTON, m 11 PI rpp, 04 pet day to be made by per bom of elther Bex> In their own localities, at work for ns. New nnslness. All meet with wonderful suc cess. Anyone can do the work. Capital not required. We will start you. Outfit worth £1 mailed free. The employment is particularly adapted to the region In which this publication circulates. Beys and girls earn nearly as much as men. Full particulars and instructions malle ree. Now Is the time—don’t delay, but write to ns at once. Address Stinson Do P»«tUod,j k llaioe,.|UaUed States



Public Notices: Caution. SOME unscrupulous firms are trying t force on the New Zealand people Nostrum, under the cloak that It la mad in the United States— WHICH IS NOT TRUE. Under this pretence they are trying t deceive the Public and Incautious Put chasers Into the belief that they are th< Genuine AMERICAN HOP BITTERS. We wish to warn all honest and nnsns pectlng people against this DECEPTION and to call their attention once more to th« fact that the Genuine American Co.'s BOP BITTERS j 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 Is the only form In which Genuine AMERICAN HOP BITTERS are put. Ashburton coal AND FIREWOOD DEPOT. R. 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,Rails, Stakes Etc., Potatoes, Chaff, Oats, Bran, Sharps, Etc. R. 8. BEAN, 419 West street. Standard Sewing achien.



gPEOIAL NOTICE. THE LIGHT-RDNNING STANDARD SEWING MACHINE, * The STANDARD has more tmprovementa than all the other Sowing Machines pot together t Has always been the best and Is now the cheapest. That It meets every require ment of a critical public is shown by its groat popularity and in creasing sale throughout America Europe, Australia and New Zea land. Gjk-» A.GENT FOR ASHBURTON— W. O. Page, SIWWI.



PabllJ Axmou FRUIT TREES ! FR FRUIT TRI EANQIORA NU W. E. IVOI BEGS to inform his Ashburton district the season will be execi the Nursery. My stock i grown, and consists < old Apple, Pear, Plum, F Cherry, Apricot, Almond, Walnut, Grape Vines, and of Gooseberry a"d Cnrr&i and other Shelter Trees, application. May 21, 1886. Mrs Ada AGENT FOR MADAM PATTERNS HAS now on hand a i of crewel wools, flossette, lace, braids, tra new designs, crash, oatrr cloths for art needlework, cloths, embroidery frames, THE LIT TL E (Next Mr Ranger’s bi U GRIESSELICH



DE E R I N 0’ S E E 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 net stand in the way, we have determined to sell all machines for coming Reason at FIFTY POUNDS. For simplicity of conatrnclion, lightness of draught, economy of repairs, strength and efficiency, it stands nneqnalled, 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 prises 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 DONE DIN. Established for the Scientific and Speedy Cure of Chronic, Nervous, and Special Diseases. Dr Speer Is a regu lar Graduated Physician, educated at Harvard College, D.S. He has devoted a lifetime to, and is acknowledged to be the most expert Physician in bis 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, Files, etc., and are tired of taking mineral drugs, will do well to come and try the Doctor’s method of cure —as it will, if properly applied, relieve them of their sufferings and restore them to health. The Doctor uses no mineral preparations; his treatment consists wholly in the use of vegetable remedies. Many are they who have implanted in their sys tem, by improper use of calomel, seed, which produce an annual crop of disease l . To such he would say.comeand bo heaied. It matters not what your troubles may be, come and let the Doctor examine your coae. If it is curable, ho will toll you sa; if it is not, he will tell you that ; for ho will not undertake a case unless he is confident of effecting a cure. It will cost yon nothing for consultation, so please call and satisfy yourselves that the Doctor understands your case. Dr S. cares Humors and Diseases of the Blood. To ladies who are afflicted by any of the following complaints,—Cold extremities, weak stomachs, lams and weak backs, nervous and sick headaches, constipation* and indigestion, pain in the side and back leuchorrea, etc, 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, FERBE. Charges Moderate. Examination and Advice LI. Call or ad dress: Dr 11. J. Speer, Dunedin, Office Hours: 9to 12, 1 to 4,6 to 8 p.m.; Sun days, 10 to 12. N.B. All Medicines ne cos or a complete cure can Be sent xi observation on recelptjof a turn



GRIOULTURAL Machine Shop, WAKANCI ROAD. . CHARLES RAY Repairs Engines, Combines, Chaff-cutters, Reapers and Binders, and all classes of machinery. Special attention given is Bicycler, Tricycles and Sewing Machines. Lawn Mowers repaired, sharpened and adjusted. Model work. General repairs.



Christchurch Advertisements.



D.I.C. GREAT (EXTENSION OF .PREMISES. THEiincreaaing trade of the! D. 1.0. neces sitates the extension of our already SPACIOUS WAREHOUSE, and having 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 CLEARING SALE FOR FOURTEEN DAYS,



Commencing JUNE 30(h. Instructions bavin been given to the beads of all Departments t give extra inducements to buyers, all classc ure invited to visit the warehouse during the fc'ale with a view to enquire and compare prices and secure



BARGAINS IN ALL DEPARTMENTS. RAPERY AND GENERAL IMPORTING COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND,I LIM., CO-OPERATIVE, ASHEL STREET, CHRISTCHURCH. B, HALLENSTEIN, Chairman.



E C. BROWN, Manager. Metropolitan Hotel OASHEL STREET, Chrisichuroh. (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 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 6d; per week, LI 10sj per 28 days, L 6. (Private apartments by arrangement). Permanent boarders, LI 5a week. Ordinary, from 12 to 2 p.m. d’Hote, at 6.16 p.m For further Iculars, ap p „ premises j or, by . to MANAGER Metropolitan Hotel, 6 18 uivQarco. A WONDERFUL BOOK FOR Is. CONTAINING "I r\f\ THICKS AND DELUSIONS WITH IUU CARDS 26 MARVELLOUS COIN TRICK 3 , For the performance of which only a '•ommon packjof cards and the ordinary coins of the realm are needed. ALL FOLLY 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, Ao. Covciiog over 300 pages and illustrated with over 300 woodblocks. Doth books mailee free for Is. JACK AND~HJS BRDE. Mechanical JFIGURES DANCE to MUSIC and keep perfect time. Is 3d each, the pair 2s. THE WIZARD OF THE NORTH’S CHANGEABLE PACK OP 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 wo will for a short time send t Ae whole of the above mentioned articles to one address post paid f r 2s 6d. Address all orders: H. YORK A CO., 401 George street, Sydney. Lock Box 41, King street, Post Office 8522 B E WARE 1 BEWARE!! OF IMITATIONS.



ASK FOR HOULT’S TONIC Herbal Beer.



None Genuine except that bearing my label.



Try It! Try It I 1 It la one of the Beat Medicinal and Summer Tonlca ever offered to the Public.



Delivered in Ashburton at pec dozen



Bottles not returned will be charged for.



T. HOULT, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. 11 8



Sporting



g. SPRING WEI SHU BSD AY ANI November 23 anc President, E. G. Wrif dent, J. Qrigg ; Judg( Stewards, H. Fried la sliiro, J 0. N. Grigg W. C. Walker, Drs 1 Treasurer—G. 0. F Hie Scales, M. Fried the Oourso, A. I7< cappers, F. Cotton, C Stitt and Dr Leahy. First race to start FIRST DA 1. County lluedlb Rac I oyer six flights of hi Gin high ; nominal io tance, 1 sov. Secern 3 so vs from the £t District horses only. 2. Wetter Handicap, o nation, 1 sov; arcej minimum weight, 10s to receive 5 sovs iron horses that have neve 25 sovs in one event miles. 3. Ashburton Cup Hai



acceptance, 2 eov. Second horse to receive 5 sovs from the stake. 2 miles. 2, Racing Cum Handicap, of 100 sovs ; nomination, 1 eov ; acceptance 3 sovs. Second horse to receive 10 sovs from the stake mile, 3, Ladies’ Pniss, of 25 sovs; welter weigbts.for ago. Gentlemen riders. Entrance, 1 sovs. mile. District horses only. 4, Totausator Stakes, of 15 sovs; minimum weight, Bst; nomination, 1 sov, to bo made to the Secretary immediately after the Ladies’ Purse is run. The winner to bo sold imme diately after the race for 10 sovs, any surplus to go to the funds of the Club. 1 mile. . Flying Handicap, of 40 sovs ; nomina tion, I sov ; acceptance, 1 sov. Second horse to receive 5 sovs from the stake. 4 mile. 6. Consolation 'Handicap, of 20 sovs ; nomination, 1 sov, to bo made to the Secretary immediately after the Flying Handicap is run ; acceptance, free, to bo notified to the Secretary within 10 minutes of declaration of weights. 1 mile. RULES AND REGULATIONS. 1 No entry will be received except on ibo condition that all disputes, claims, and ol j.otions arising out of the racing shall he 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 Ist 1886, and up to the dale cf the forthcoming meeting and owned by a person who has resided In the said distr’et dutingthe same period. S. Five per cent will be deducted from the gross of all moneys payable in accord ance with this programme for expenses cf the course. 4. All nominations and acceptances go to the funds of the Club.



NOMINATIONS. All nominat'ons to bo accompanied by fees, name, age and description of horse, and colors of rider, and In the hands of the Secretary (address —Ashburton) not lati r than 9 pm. on Monday November 1 1886. WEIGHTS. Weights for the first day’s handicaps will be declared on Monday November 15 1836. 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 iug of the first day’s racing, 0. O.FOOKS, Secretary,



Davis's Herbal Beer ON account of Persona Belling Inferior Herbal Boer and representing it as mine, I have to ask the public to see (hat BACH BOTTLE BEARS A RED AND WHITE LABEL With My Name and Trade Mark on. None genuine without It. DAVIS’S TONkThERBAL BEER Is acknowledged by the travelling public be the best Tonic Summer Drink in New Zealand. NO CHEMICALS USED. Delivered in Ashburton at 2s per Dot in Bottles charged for If not returned Families wa.ced on daily. DAVIS'S HERBAL B EB AND ICE DRINK MANUFACTORY, Hast Street, Asp b pkxo« l



Sporting. ASHBURTON COUNTY HUNT CLUB steeplechases. To be held on the RACECOURSE, ASHBURTON, On WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 18, 1886. Patron, Hon J. McLean ; President, Mr 3 B, G. Wright; Vice-Presidents, Messrs , John Qrigg, C. G. Hawdon, Drs Leahy. and Ross ; Stewards. Messrs Bowyer, f Densliire, Fooks, J, C. N. Grigg, .dere- F wether, McOwen, Rutherford, Reid, Upton, and Dr Leahy; Judge, Mr Matthew Stitt; Starter, Dr Leahy ; Clerk of the Scales, Mr Davis ; Clerk of the. Course, Mr G. F. Scott ; Handi cappers, Messrs Cotton, Stitt, and S/pton. The first race to start at 12.30 p.m, 1 Handicap Hurdle Race, of 15 sovs, over eight flights of hurdles, about 3ft 6 : n high ; nomination, 10s; acceptance, ss. Open to district horses that have been regularlj hunted with the Ashburton Hounds. Two Miles, 2. Hunt Club Steeplechase Cur(handicap minimum weight lOst), of 30 sovs (trophy or cash ; nomination, 1 sov ; acceptances, 10s ; open to all qualified hunt> rs ; amateur riders only. About three miles over fair hunting countiy. 3. Selling Hack Race, of 10 sovs ; post entry, 10s; no weight under 9st; the winner to bo sold by auction immediately after the race, amount realised above 15 sovs to go to the funds of the Club. Three-quarter of a mile on the fiat. 4. Maiden Steeplechase Plate, of 15 sovs, for horses that have never won an advertised steeplechase; weight for age ; entrance, 15s. Open to all district horses that have been regu- , larly hunted with the Ashburton Hounds. About two mi'es. 5. Hunter’s Flat Race Handicap, of 15 , sovs ; minimum weight. 10st; nomi | nation, 10s ; acceptance, 6s. Open , to all qualified hunters Horses i before starting for this ace must qualify over a hurdle to the satis faction of the Stewards Two miles, 6. Consolation Handicap Steeplechase, of 10 sovs ; nomination, 10s; accept- (



) anco free. One and a half miles. > RULES AND REGULATIONS ; . No entry will be received except on the condition that all disputes, claims, i and objections arising out of the racing shall be decided by the Stewards, or whom r they may appoint ; their decision on all . points connected with carrying out this ; programme to bo final. 2. Grand National Steeplechase Bales ; adhered to when applicable. 3. A district horse shall mean any orao that h>s been commonly resident i ;n the Ashburton County from May 18, 1886, and up to the date of the forth coming meeting, and owned by a person who has resided in the said County during the same period.—A qualified hunter shall mean any horse that has been fairly hunted, at least three times, with any recognised pack of hounds during the season 1886. 4. Five po* cent, will be deducted from the gross of all moneys payable in accordance witli this programme for expenses of tho course; 5. All nominations and acceptances go to the funds of the Club. 6. An amateur rider shall be any person who has never ridden for hire, and who is a member of a recognised Hunt Club. 7. Professional riders will be retJßiMi to carry 71b extra, in all races to wuich they are admitted, except in Hack Race. 8. Nominations, accompanied by fees, age, description of horse, and of rider, and a master of hounds’ cer tificate as to the qualification, must be in the hands of the Secretary not later than p.m. on Saturday, August 7. 9. Weights will bo declared on Thurs day, August 12. 10. Acceptances must be made to the Secretary not later than 9,p m. on Tuesday, August 17. S SAUNDERS Sec'-etai v.



Christchurch Advertisements. His Lordship’s HOTEL AND LARDER, LICHFIELD STREET, Christchurch. THE Propletor of the above Hotel begs to notify that he has engaged the services of one of the beat 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* 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 614 QO UNTRY VISITORS TO CHRIST CHURCH Will find the three O’s— OouroKi 1 Cheapness 1! Convenience AT WALLACE’S Central Hotel, Comer of Gloucester and Colombo street. 10 677 A Night Porter Kept, *



Business Notices. NOT!OK 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 MoLEAN. 1 167 * Lagmhor. KEATING’S POWDER deatroya bugs, fleas, moths, bedtlea, and all other insects, whilst quite harmless to domestic animals. In exterminating beetles the snccesa 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 2a 6d each, by all chemists. 1 2 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. i



IN CIGARETTES— Old Judge, Welcome, Vanity Fair, Opera Pnffa, 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 Tennis, and a large stock of Fancy Goods of every descrlntion kept in stock. Ladles and Gentlemen’s Hairdressing Saloons. Wilhelm Zander, TOBACCONIST AND HAIRDRESSER East street, Ashburton. Public Notices'



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 Eye Grass AND OTHER PRODUCE, FOR WATCH WE ARE PREPARED TO GIVE HIGHEST MARKET VALUE. Woolpacks TFULL SIZE) Cornsacks TO ARRIVE



Friedlander Bros, I W. Fowke, BOOTMAKER, BEGS to Inform his friends and the public generally that be has started basiness on Ids own account. He hopes by strict attention to business and making a good article, to secure a share of public patronage. Address—BUßNETT 3*fißßT, i nemisee cooapUd by M* J Meerb.



Business Not ONE box of Clark’s i ranted to care all dia urinary organs in either constitutional), gravel ai back. Guaranteed free Sold In boxes 4a 6d each and patent medicine veni prietors, The Lincoln and ties Drug Co., Lincoln, Ei sale of all the wholesale 1 New Seed- For Sowing Grain, Grass, Mangold, etc., and the Ta be arranged, when ottered, or other small seeds aimuii sowing of llyegrass if deai only Sower in the Marke with absolute regularity 01 sively rough or very smc will sow any desired qnant: Grass by simply changing c Corn Drills all S: Jointed Pulverising Di The Beat.—Over S(K Improved Prize Chappoi cast-steel mouthpieces, •» handled, make no long t quently chad requires TV"\ f|



Winner*, jf the Gold Medal at ihr Melbourne Exhibition for their Dousu Fuseow Plough, vide Jurors' Report:— “ Plowhs—ln ploughs there . one ex hibit to which we wish to draw specie attention as being the best, and that the Doable Furrow of Rob and Gray. Dunedin, New Zealand, InJinlsh and a struotton it is far superior to any other Eakaia. The New Zealand Loan Meroanth Agency Company are now representing or in this district REID * ORAV TE. KILWORTH, Architecture . and Mechanical Draughtsman, and Building Contractor. Office:—Steam Bee Hire, Sash, Door, and Cabinet Factcry- 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 annum for De. posits at Call, 6 per cent, per annum foi three months, and cent, per annua if fixed for 6 months or over. J WARD, Manager. Office Arcade Chamoeis, Burnet tree* j| f j~OßE VALUABLE THAN If a 4aiiy increasing demand and endless number of testimonials arr criterion of the popularity of an rtlal then Dr Low’s CHERRY PECTORAI one of the wonders of the present ea lightened ago. During the past winte 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 tamable, numbers of lives have been saved by Its timely use. Always have bottle in the house. Sold everywhere Is 6d end 2a 6d per bottle. Wholesale agents, Kempthorne, Prosser and Co Christchurch, and at the proprietor, H Citron, Chemist, Akaroa. Ashburton Agent—Chaa. Neate, Chemist. AT6HMAKERS EWEUtRS, 0, IS fjs: iCH. CH-GH*



Government Notice. PUBLIC TRUST OFFICE OF NEW ZEALAND. Atentlon is directed to the provision* the Acts establishing this Officce, and o the advantages placed thereby within easy reach of every colonist. Subject to such provisions, the State cflers to every per son ; 1. About to make his for her Wih Codicil. 2. —lntending to provide for Wife an Children or others by deed of Settlement 3. —Settling Property by way of Mar* riage Settlement. 4—Desiring to renonnce the Trusts Will, having been appointed Executor Trustee under the same. 5. —Having acted as Trustee, Execu IO or Administrator, wishing to be relieved she burthen of Trusteeship or Admlnl) ration, the option of usiug the State ma thlnery, and gives an absolute gnarante against loss of funds by fraud, peculatios or dishonesty. Every information may be fs»m ALEXANDER LEAN Agent at OhristohuA Or from R. 0. HA MERTON, Public TrasW Wellington, \*th May