The Ashburton Guardian.

VOL,. Y,-No. l'M's_

ASHBURTON/ MONDAY. MAY. ‘24 1860

:price-one penny



0. i 5 "-™vnr. Civil Engineers. &c. E. kooks and SONS, Architects, utL K.-»OI»r.PK8, VaLHATOBS, LICBSBBD Sci’Vßi-oJw, and Land Brokers, -j-rjANGLE, wakanui road, Ashbttrtok. Conveyances. niIKWiLD UißMOjm SOMERS £ railway. mount somersTnd cavendish royal mail coach. The above Coach leaves Hood’s hotel or Cavendish Railway Station every day, “plSfngeS by rooming train may pro ,eefd by coach to Alford Forest ihcnco to Methvon in time for the last train Christchurch , or may return m time for the last train for Ashburton. Parcels and Orders will receive oiery attention. Horses and , JOHN HOOD AUSTRALASIAN pARO EL S EXP R E o. Parcels and Packages> forwarded tc. any Idress, at cheap, through, inclusive k One charge. No extras. No trouble. No charge for booking or for collecting ■ckaees UP to BClbs weignt within t..e b had, and to reat Britain, Europe and Australia by ETtrttTom tariff- includlngall charges , Address of Consignee £ i w r in p u sr i D n i i i s are now receiving parcels for Homo ispatch per Tonganro, sailing this h Revised cheap rates, inrance effected if desired. Box 237 Post Office, Christchurch ; and Lyttelton. ■ sphone 22. 8 1572 Business Notices. AKER BROS., Builders, Under takers. etc., Wakanui road and Cass n bB. desire to state that having nu recent and improved Hearse ana :rhino Coach, are prepared to fjmhh conduct Funerals on special and most unable terms. Cooiatiry orders will Ive prompt attention. Note the an a corner of Wakanui road and Cass it. Orders may be left at tne As - on Coach Factory; or Box 16, Post ie Ashburton. -Li



Mount somers . ROYAL MAIL On and after January undersigned will run a Cc day, Thursday and Satnr noon from Hood’s Hotel, for Springburn and Alfor connecting with Duff s Coa< returning same evening, burn, 2s, return, 3s; Alfo return, B. 1 27 Mrs KENNEDY &MIS dressmak Compton’s Buildings, N Ashburton, Iff.B.—Registry Office f< vants ■ ARRIVAL OF NEV COURT Life Below Stairs, of Theodore Hook, h.' Journals of I'njor-General > toum, Stonehc age's Britis! Kewspaper Readers’ Compat and Character by Dean Rai hound —by Stonehenge, Bo Thackeray. Macaulay’s Ess. Ancient Rome, Majhews a Horse—by Stonehenge, Go: Artemus Ward in 1 vol., G 1 Twain—l vol., Religious Ane —by Adamson, Sheep, Gatt Youatt, Sunday at Ronu America—by Mackenzie, Bin by Mackenzie, Madagascar ! Mechanics Own Book, Sho. Own Times —by Justin Mco: of a Crime —by Hall Gair Poisoner—by E Gaborian, Web. Decameron of Bocc



G'J. HOUIEBBELIOH AND i WEAVERS’ HALL, WOOL EXCHANGE, LONDON, shipping AND commission MERCHANTS, Established 1855. Ship to order any description of British and Continental Goods upon 2£ per cent, commission, selected by buyers with Colonial experience, and attend to the promp trealisation of Produce at highest prices upon 1 per cent, commission Orders to be accompanied by Letters o. Credit or part remittance in Bank Dra.tn or Produce. Open Policies of .nsurance for floating cargoes to cover sea risks. References— Chief Office uf the London and Westminster Bank, or Agra Bank, London, and m of the Colonial Lanka. Current Price Lists. Produce Keporta, and any necessary samples or information on application 1 J„ Ballantyne & Co. DUNSTABLE HOUSE. This Old Established firm have now erected Very Largo and Commodious Premises, suitable for carrying on a First class DRAPERY A' CLOTHING BUSINESS, The comfort and convenience of customers have boon care ul!y studied, and the Warehouse, which is spacious, lofty, and well-lighted, is generally acknowledged to be the best of its kind in Now Zealand.



J, 13. & CO. are i'i a position to place before the public goods bought on the moat advantageous terms from tho manu facturers, and thus secure to all the host value for money —quality and price being the reliable teat for cheapness. NEW AUTUMN & WINTER GOODS Are now shewn in all the departments. Millinery, Mantle, and Dressmaking In First-class Styles. A Large Stock of MEN’S AND BOY S CLO'tHNG Now on hand, so well and favourably known for Excellence of Quality, Fit, and Workmanship. Our Own Manufacture. A HAT ANDcIp FACTORY On the premises. Any stylo made to order. One Shilling off every Pound Cash Discount. DUNSTABLE HOUSE, Established 1854. 4 491 3s ales. ilakaia Sales. WE beg to intimate to oar clients that for the future the SALES of TOOK; MPLEMENTS and SUNDRIES will be held at the Rakals tho LAST THURSDAY In every month. NEW ZEALAND LOAN AND MER CANTILE AGENCY COMPANY. 8 306 MATSON, C »X ■ CO.



Private Dispensary, I’a'merston I’.uiMinys. Foot c< Oueen-stieet. Auckland. Established for the Scien tific and Speedy Cure of Chronic, Nervous and Special Diseases. Dr, Speer is a Rvyular Graduated Physician, educated at Harvard College. U.S. He hat devoted a'lifetiine to, and is aCsnov, Icah-ed to be the most expert Physician in Ins specially in the United State* Young Men and Middle-aged Men, wna sutler from Nervous and Physical Debility, Loss cl Energv ami Memory, Eruptions cm the face. Mental Depression. Kidney’and Bladder Troubles. Neuralgia, Rheumatism, Scrofula. Salt Kheuin, Paralysis, hits, Spinal Disease, St. Vitus’ Dance. Liver Complaint, Asthma, Catarrh, Heart Disease, Gravel, Piles, &.C., and are tired of taking mineral drugs, will do well to come and try the Doctor s method of cure, as it will, a properly applied, relieve them of their sufferings ami restore them to health. The Doctor uses no mineral preparations; his treatment consists wholly in the use of vegetable remedies. Many are they who have im planted in their systems, by improper use of calomel, seeds which produce an annual crop of disease. To such he would say, come and be healed. It matters not what your troubles may be, come and let the Doctor examine your case. 1/ si is curable, he ivul tell you so I if it is not, he tvill tell you that ; for he will not undertake a case unless be is confident of effecting a cure. It will cost you nothing for consul tation, so please call and satisfy yourselves that the Doc tor understands your case. Dr. S. cures Humours and Diseases of the Blood. and Ladies who are aiflicted bv any of the following complaints Cold extremities, weak stomachs, lame and weak baens, nervous and sick headaches, constipation and indigestion, pain in the tide and back, leuchorrea, etc., etc. I wish it distinctly understood that I do not claim to perform impossibilities, or to have 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 £ 2OO. Consultation in Office or by Letter, Free. Charges Moderate. Examination and advice, £l. Call or address : Dr. H. J. Speer, Palmerston Buildings, Auckland, N.Z. Office Hours : 9 to 12. 1 to 4, 6 to 8 p.m.; Sundays, to to u. N.B. All Medicines necessary for a complete cure can be sent free from observation on receipt a iTmploma. _____



De e r 1 is o' s E B 11 I N G‘ S Twine Binder. "WITH LATEST IMPROVEMEN IS 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 al machines for coining 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 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.



GKIOULTUBAL Machine Shop, WAKANDI ROAD. CHARLES RAY Repairs Engines, Combines, Chaff-cutters, Reapers and Binders, and all classes of machinery. , Special attention given to Bicycler, Tricycles and Sewing Machines. Lawn Mowers repaired, sharpened ana * d * a Model work. General repairs. W



Pub.ic Not!' Cautio UiOME unscrupulous fin: force on the New Zf Nostrum, under the cloak in the United States— WHICH IS NOT Under this pretence the; deceive the Public and ] chasers into the belief tha Genuine AMERICAN HOP : Wo wish to warn all hon pooling peoolo against this and to call the attention o: facta that the Gminine Am HOP BITTE Are put up in Squre, Pa: colored Bottles, with Whit aide, printed In Black Lott Hop Cluster ; and, on t Yellow Label, with Dirt Letters, in English and G name of “Dr Sonle" b Bottle, This is the only form in AMERICAN HOP BIT jyfUT! i ! , ylii A i Lovc-t P.r of Hr Insurer? Share Profits ’ Lia'oilny rmauit fHR A r.' Tfi, •' LI I N H UNION iASHHAXCK LIMITED. CiriKi ... ... ... With pc. j - r to inc fwanty per cunt, of the MUtuidl; atnoßgat the po Director* : John Blyth, U?q., of atoss' ai d O'i., i‘i -sidont Alfred Mh >■. '■ -q , "f fL and Co., Vice-!’reside.i Joseph ,dti-tcr. K.<q., of 1 V ep'.tev i.'! '1 Co. Robert Held, L»q., of Mes lie id Stanford Chapman, , c ,5.06. i •■■■: ind hiiau.-nsti L'*o of Sfiarehold? John Blvih, t<V - q., J.P., c .Mid ’ . merchant*, M ftjf«cd ■■ s r . Wrn. i fcSnUhe* Gill. Esq., of Ik , Uiipvtters, M«lLotti tot! Sarin (Sar.w Esq., J.P,, tiv bcVti 115 W. Le-s.i, E»q , M-‘ LicLei x Bro» and. chfciua, • h- , oUihoiv oo <t, Cxim:, UNq j ef ♦. ' js'-3rr.''«».ts me rhino we 7, 8. Hoborlt, h»q , H of BrSMO© w.d di,, c. MVibtn.nts, hydnej, tc iS. Whittiosl’!-'--'!, d-i-;.. J, U«, , aj.,l MflScv:ror ■iav-v: D -h-. o ; . ~r Boat r ?, Metbonra# ff. F. MoifcH. liSq., Wm. I of Kobcit'ou and Mol Writ) «■>!.; Joseph V.Vhsum. fVtq., o? Jc a*-d Oo , Melbourne J, S. IVre:. , »' , :s. K;q.. John’l of Wm, V •'.r.-n feud eh-- Mi.-lhii’.i'.ne ?axsec DicU'shna.. 5?« q., M If-d'j-ocr.f. Joseph, findpr.ban, Esq., of siian and Co.. wsrehonsei Hobart iU’.d, E«q., of Wsi r-: f'.-h .iu - J»\o.rs Mt - vrsll, Esq., B » i.. ,-.t Iticxsrr > l »nd* i.A'l, lalo station*, fc., Rovts-n, tih-q., J P. , of ll }!o»-tn, t ’tic < rowan



0. »«q. f Victoria Sugar Cose aj iohn .sinnl*, Esq., of Quorg* WabstC! fei-i Co., m#ivrhsnta ("■ r.'l •.'■u; i-i.ii Hourd of Director*; Wi- ,;in Critl., ICij., O'n-i ioiia FI.- .V Thomr->;\, '>• cq.. M.iS.lw Wu . t (i. Jo!. i’ri'.h U;-b.-ru, E.iq. li. ; o - 1 , J. i.. Vi Y BaIFID, All Louoa promptly tattled in Cfarlat c&tirch. Af-sses ■?<>? As&'wtos fead



Business Notices. HAVING purchased tho Asphaltim. Plant and Business formerly carried on by Mr James Bradley, 1 am in a posi tion to execute any orders 1 may be favored with. Ali asphalt work guaranteed. Ranges taken out and re-sot in tho bos possible manner. Jobbing work in gene ral done, J Gmm, OPPOSITE t'ONVES T, Wakanui Road. Orders may be left with Mr J. 0. Duncan. Old New Zealand Bank. 10 709 FOR the Blood is the Life. —Clarke’s world-famed blood mixture is warranted to cleanse the blood from all impurities from whatever cause arising. For scrofula, scurvy, skin and blood diseases, and sores of all kinds, its effects are marvellous. Thousands of testimonials. Sold in bottles (3d and lla each by chemists and 'ateut medicine vendors everywhere Sola proprietors, The Lincoln and Midland •ountios Drug Co,, Lincoln, England. 1 16 Y O W V 1 TA L 1T Y DR CHURCHILL'S SYRUP OF II YPOPHO SPII 11 E OF L 1 Mfc i proscribed by tho Faculty for the cure of Consumption, Chronic Cough and General Debility. It contains two of tho principal Ingre dients necessary for building up the human rame, and which are considered deficient in tho above complaints, viz., Phosphorus and Lime. It cannot be too highly recommended for delicate children. Dr Churchill's compound Syrup of j Hypophoephilos is real brain food, and In cases of Muscular and Nervous Exhaus tion has acquired a world-wide reputation. Each bottle bears Dr Churchill’s signa ture. Price, 4fr. Prepared only by SWANN, C H E M I S T, 12, Kuo CastigUono, Paris. 7 225 PRINTIN G OF ALL KIND INCLUDING— Billheads Circulars Memorandum Forms Agreements Liens Conditions of Sale Catalogues Posters, Ac., And every description of LEGAL AND COMMERCIAL LETTER-PRESS executed at the shortest notice and in the LATEST DESIGNS SPECIAL and moat favorable terms oUcrrod to WHOLESALE ORDERS, ASHBURTON GUARDIAN OFF! OF, JDi Bpcer’s



1) 111 VAT K Dl'- TeSsakV, Palmer ston Buildings, i >;<u. <;i Quivti street, Auckland. .l.maijhshod lor the Scientific c.d speedy Cure of Chronic, JSorvous, and Special Diseases. Dr Sjn er is a regu lar Graduated Physician, educated at Harvard College, L.G. He has devoted a wuiuuu to, and is acknu a lodged to bo ■ he trust export Phy sictati in his specialty m the Glided Stales. Young men and Middle-aged Mon, who sillier from Her vtn>.a and Physical Debility, Loss ot Energy and Memory, Eruptions on the JiVc, Mental Depression, Kidney and Biaadcr Troubles, .Neuralgia, ithemna- I Em, Scrofula, Salt ivheuiu, Paralysis, fits, Spinal Disoato, St Vitus’ Dance, Liver Complaint, Asthma, Catarrh, Heart Disease, Gravel, Tiles, etc., and are tired ot taking mineral drugs, will do well to come and try the Doctor’s method of cure —as it will, if property applied, relieve them of their sull'eriugs and restore them to health. The Doctor uses no mineral pioparations; 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 disoasd, i o such he would say, come and be healed. Is matters not what your troubles may be, Pme and lot the Doctor examino your com. Hit is curable, he will (ell you ca; if it is not, he will toll you that ; for he aid not undertake a case ui leas lie is confident of effecting a cure. It will cost you nothing for consultation, so plccae tall and satisfy yourselves that the Doctor understands your ease. Dr id. euros Humors and Diseases el the Uiood.



't o Indies who are ulilictcd by any of tho lui;u\vit«g complaints,—Cold exiiemuicc, weak stomachs, lame and weak backs, iu r ..no and sick headaches, constipation and indigestion, paiu in tho side and. back louchoi rea, etc, etc. —i. wish it distinctly understood that J do not ciaiiu to perform impossibilities, or to have a miraculous power. Ml applying to mo wid receive my lioneat opinion or their complaints. JSo experimenting, 1 will guarantee a positive cure in every case 1 undertake, or forfeit L2UO. Consultation in Ullico or by letter, EEKEE. Charges Moderate. Examination and Advice LI, Call or ad dress: Dr U. J. Speer, Palmerston Pud dings, Auckland, .New Zealand. Cilice Hours: 9to Hi, 1 to 4, (i to 8 p.m.; Sun-



days, 10 to 12. N.B. All Medicines ne ceasay for a complete euro can bo scut t roo from observation on receipt of symp mi v | \OWLE’S pennyroyai and stool pills for females quickly cornet all irregulari tiesand relievo thodiatrost Jig symptoms so prevalent with the sox. Boxes la l|d and 2a 9d, of all chemislß. Prepared only by E. T. Towle, chemist, Nottingham, Eng land. Wholesale of all the wholesale houses. —Beware of Imitations. 1 12 171011 SOWING with Turnips to secure ’ n Good Crop, nothing succeeds like MAYO’S BONE MANURE. Price— L 7, L 6, L 5. Agent In town—H. Zandeb. A Liberal Discount for Cash. F. T. MAYO, Hampstead Manure Factory, 9 55G Ashbnrto’o



Advertisements. Great Blanket Bale The KaJapoi Woollen Manufacturing Company, Limited, have this day disposed of I heir Entire Stock of First Quality SUPER WHITE TWILL BLANKETS V; .TO (MESSRS G. L. HEATH &„CO,, iOhriatcbu'-ch, At a Special Discount, to cleat the Line. The Stock, consisting cf 11 bales, assorted sizes, an described below, will be Opened out of the Halos and for Sale to-day and follow ing days at HEATH & JCO.’S WAREHOUSE, Cashel Ptrei.t, At the following remarkably Low Prices. Size and Weight— -9-4—Bl by (i 4 inches, s Mbs, 17s 9d, usual trade price - 45 sGd the pair. 10 4—90 by 74-inches, 7Mbs, 22a9d, usual trade price 32s 01 the pair. 11- by 84 Inches, 91bs, 27s 9d, usual trade price 37s Gd the pair. 12- by 94 inches, lllba, 33a 9d, usual trade price 47a 6d the pair. The Reduction la equal to 30 PER CENT DISCOUNT OK SIX SHILLINGS IN THE POUND. At iho above Ratos, those Superior Plant-eta are Lower in Price than the Cheapest Twill Blanket produced by the Company, being marked considerably below the Mill Coat. Whore two or more pairs are ordered, Carriage will bo paid to any part of Canterbury. JESK' Orders by Post, accompanied by P. 0.0. or Chi quo will receive the very best attention, and .Cash whl bo Returned if Good are not as represented. G. L Heath & Co., DEPOI’ FOR SALE OF Iv AIA PC 1 MAN UF ACTURES, IMPORTERS. AND MANUFACTURERS’ AGENTS, Casiii-.l Stkkkt, Christchurch, Autumn and Winter Shipments are now to hand, marked ea usual at a small advance on Landed Cost. mil



His Lordship's II UT E L AN D LARD 15 R, LICHFIELD STREET. Christchurch ; -J'fßE Propiotor of tiie above lintel bogs | to notify that ho baa engaged the services of one of the boat Chefs in the colonics, wlih special instructions to pro vide the best LDNOII EO N O R TE A, In the country for ONE SHILLING. The bill of faro will comprise Poultry, Game, Fish, etc., etc., In season. Grills to perfection at any hour, PRIVATE ROOMS FO LADIES. Books of Tickets are sued at reduced A String Band will play the newest music in dining-room from 2.30 to 1.30 each day, 6 14 BE WAR E 1 1? EWAR Ell OF IMITATIONS. ASK FOR HOULT’S TON 10 Herbal Beer. None Genuine except that bearing my label. Try It ! Try ll ! 1 It is one of the Boat Medicinal and Summer Tonics over offered to the Public. Delivered in Ashburton at 2s per dozen. Bottles not returned will be charged for. T. HOULT, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. II 8



Davis’s Herbal Beer ON account of Persona selling Inferior Herbal Boer and representing it as mine, I have to ask the public to aoa chat EACH BOTTLE BEAUS A RED AND WHITE LABEL With My Name and Trade Mark on. None genuine without It, DAVIS’S TONIC HERBAL BEER la acknowledged by the travelling public to bo the beat Tonic Summer DrlnK In Now Zealand. NO CHEMICALS USED. Delivered In Ashburton at 2a per Dorm Bottles charged if not returned Families wa.ced on daily, DAIS’S HERBAL B BR AND ICE DRINK MANDF OIORY, SxKHKt, AHB *



Christchurch Advertisements. IN TRY VISITORS TO CHRIST CHURCH < Will find the throe O’a— Comfort 1 Chevpnkssl! Convenience AT W -.LL VCE'S Central Hotel, Corner of Gloucester and Colombo street. 10 677 A Night Porter Kept.



D.I.C. fAUTUMN, 1886. THE Drapery and General Importing Company of N. Z, Limited (Co oper*tive) beg to intimate the arrival of extensive shipments for the ensuing AUTUMN AND WINTER SEASONS, Comprising the latest Londonand Paris Fashions in all departments together with every kind of useful and General Drapery and Fur nishings for Household and Family Use, now to hand ox as. Ruapehu, Tafnul, Kaikoura, Doric, Tongariro, and Arawa, and sailing ships Wellington, Waimea, to be supplemented by arrival of each direct steamer. jJNovoltlea in all Departments. A Special Season’s Show will be hold on Satnrdav, February 20, and whole of following week, dering which the public are cor dially invited to inspect the im mense and entirely now stock, without being pressed to purchase All Goods at Wholesale Ware house Prices. E, 0. BROWN, Manager. Warehou-oa Cashel street ... Christchurch. LLlgb street ... Dunedin, See Season’s Circular now issued. SPECIAL SHOW.



Metropolitan Hotel CASHEL STREET, Christchurch. (Under Proprietorship since April, 1885). THE above Hotel baa been thoroughly painted, papered and renovated, and is equal to any Hotel In Chrlatchuroh for eituation, 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, 5s 6d; per week, LI 10s; per 28 days, L 5. (Private apartments by arrangement). Permanent boarders, LI 5a per week. Ordinary, from 12 to 2 p.m. ; Table d’Hote, at 6.15 p.m. For further p 'culars, apply on the premises ; or, by . to MANAGER, Metropolitan Hotel, Box 14, 6 18 Christchurch.



PEN IN G New Saleyards, Tho Undersigned beg to notify that they will bold thoir Opening Sale at the Royal Saleyards, Mooro street, on Farmers and Dealers will find it to their advantage to enter Stock, etc, at these Yards, as their central position will, no doubt, be of great convenience to the trade. As a large number of entries have been promised, clients will oblige by entering thoir stock, etc, as early as possible previous to the day of sale, in order that they may be duly advertised. Present entries comprise Horses, Cows, Sheep, Pigs, Poultry, Furniture, Produce, and Sundries. ZOUCH & MACPHERSON AUCTIONEERS. TO LET.—A capital dwelling house of seven rooms, plastered throughout. Washhouse, with water laid on; also orchard and garden ; rent moderate. ZOUOH A THURSDAY, APRIL 8. Luncheon provided. Sale at 12 o’clock. 3 446 Auctioneers, Ashburton.



\HE CLYDESPALE ENTIRE Will travel the Wakanol, Longbeach, and Ashburton Forks districts, and will stand at Nothorby Lodge (opposite Canterbury Mills) on Saturdays. For farther particulars and terms ap ly aureu, Prince \ ictor to Groom In charge, or GEORGE POOOOK,



Bu iness I'-i otices. NOTICE TO OWNERS OF DOGS. I HEREBY give Notice that all Dogs found interfering with Sheep on this Estate will be destroyed, and the Owners sued for any damage done. DONALD McLEAN. 1 167 Lagmhor. KEATING’S POWDER destroys bags, 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 KEATINe b rs Imitations are noxious and ineffectual. Sold in tins, 6d, Is, and 2s 6d each, by all chemists- WILHELM ZANDER has always on hand a goo ■ variety of BEST TOBACCO, Including—Williams’ Ruby Twist, Venus Navy Twist and Nailrod, High Admiral, Signet, Juno, and other beat 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 description kept in stock. Ladles and Gentlemen’s Hairdressing Saloons. Wilhelm Zander, TOBACCONIST AND HAIRDRESSER East street, Ashburton.



Public Notices. rjl 0 FARMERS The Ashburton Woollen Manufacturing Company, Limited, is a Cash Buyer of Wool Apply at the Factory. 11 40 TO FARMERS AND OTHERS B ARK PURCHASERS OF Wheat Oats Barley Bye Grass AND OTHER PRODUCE, FOR ; WHICH WE ARE PREPARED TO GI7E HIGHEST MARKET VALUE.



Woolpacks (FULL SIZE) Compacts TO ARRIVE Fnedlander 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 STREET, I a f remises occupied bp Ms J Meech.



Business Notices ONE box of Clark’s B 41 pills 1s war* ranted to care all discharges from the urinary organs In either sex (acquired os constitutional), gravel and pains in the back. Guaranteed free .from mercury. Sold in boxes 4s 6d each, fay all chemists and patent medicine vendors. Sole pro prietora, The Lincoln and Midland Co an ties Drug Co., Lincoln, England. Whcle* sale of all the wholesale houses. 1 For Sowing Grain, Grass, Turnip, Mangold, etc., and the Turnip Sower be arranged, when ordered, to sowLucem or other small seeds simultaneously sowing of Ryegrass if desired. It Is only Sower in the Market that will bow with absolute regularity on either exces sively rongh or very smooth land. It will sow any desired quantity of Grain or Grass by simply changing one wheel. Corn Drills all Sizes. Jointed Pulverising Disc Harrows.— The Beat. —Over 600 in use. Improved Prize Chapfcuttees.—Wit! cast-steel mouthpieces, when properl) handled, make no long straws, conae quently chafl requires no riddling. Th are in nse largely all over New Zealan several of the large-sized machines bela 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. Square linked chain bar rows- New design of tripod harrows, and 7 tined field grabbers. Cambridg rollers, 20, 24, and 26 inches diam. Plain cylinder field rollers. Horse gears for 1 2,3, and 4 horses. Best Iron-bark swingle-trees. Ropes and pally gear fos 4-horse yokes. Threshing machine fit tings Belting all sizes. Iron and brasa castings of all kinds to order. Fenclm standards cut and punched to any length and gnage. Drays made fi.m best sea soned timber, with Gilpin axles. Gray'* patent standard for folding sheep. Winners M the Gold Medal at the Melbourne Exhibition for their Double Furrow Plough, vide Jurors’ Report:— “ Pl<k ~hs —In ploughs there - one ex hibit to which we wish to draw special attention as being the best, and that the Doable Furrow of Bek: and Gr&y ; Dunedin, New Zealand, in dniab and o* struotion it is far superior to any other Bakaia. The New Zealand Loan Mercantile Agency Company are now representing ox in this district REID % GRAY TE. KILWORTH, Architecture . and Mechanical Draughtsman, and Building Jontractor. Office:—Steam Bee Hive, Sash, Door, and Cabinet Factory, Wakanni Road, Ashburton. Workmanship Guaranteed at Lowest possible rates, 11 31



Ashburton permanent BUILDING & INVESTMENT SOCIETY. The above Society pays Interest at the rate of per cent, per annum for De posits at Call, 6 per cent, per annum lot three months, and 6 per cent, per annum If fixed for 6 months or over j ward, Manager. Office : - Arcade Chambers, Burnet tree 4 : JJORE VALUABLE THAN GOLD If a increasing demand and an endless number of testimonials are a criterion of the popularity of an article then Dr Low’s CHERRY PECTORAL one of the wonders of the present en* lightened ago. 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 been oh tainable, numbers of lives have been i saved by its timely use. Always have | bottle in the house. Sold^everywhere |ls 6d and 2s 6d per bottle. Wholesale agents, Kempthorne, Prosser and Co Christchurch, and at the proprietor, H Citron, Chemist, Akaroa. Ashburton Agent—Oh as. Neate, Chemist, Government Notice. THE PUBLIC TRUST OFFICE OF NEW ZEALAND. Atention 1s directed to the provision* the Acts establishing this Officce, and o the advantages placed thereby within easy ; each of every colonist. Subject to sach provisions, the State offers to every per son : I.—About to make his for her Will or Codicil. 2.—lntending to provide for Wife an Children or others by deed of Settlement. 3. Settling Property by way of Mai* dage Settlement. 4.—Desiring to renounce the Trusts Will, having been appointed Executes Trustee under the same. s.—Having acted as Trustee, Exeou io or Administrator, wishing to be relieved ;he burthen of Trustee hip or Admlnls ration, the option of using the State mi thlnery, and gives an absolute guarantee against loss of funds by fraud, peculation or dishonesty. Every information may be obtaf fi«m ALEXANDER LEAN ; Agent at Christchmt Or from R, 0. HAMERTON. Public Tnutee. Wellington, 18th May. IfW* ATCHMAKERS ss EWELLERS V*rr CH—GH.