The Ashburton Guardian.

YOU. V.— No. 1333

ASHBURTON. SAiURDAY, SEPTEMBER 4. [BBft

PRICE—ONE PEIVNV



Surveyor, Civil E. BOOKS AND SONS VIVIL EhOENEEBS, Vil 1 )ATOBS, LICENSBI SvETBJroKS, and Land Bbokebs, TRIANGLE, WAKANUI ROAD, TINWALD AND MOUNT SOMERS RAILWAY. MOUNT SOMERS AND CAVENDISH ROYAL MAIL COACH. The above Coach 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. In JOHN HOOD AUSTRALASIAN JpAROKLS 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 np 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 ; Architects, Ashbubton. Conveyances



§ I a B rt D f r o K 2 cn H O a r Jo O i I We are now receiving parcels for Home to despatch per Tongariro, sailing this month. Revised cheap rates. Insurance effected if desired. Tariff and all information on application CUFF & GRAHAM, Box 237 Post Office, Christchurch ; and Lyttelton. Telephone 22. 8 1572 Business Notices. Ptejsisb BAKER BROS., Builders, Under takers, etc., Wakanni road and Cass street—B.B. desire to state that having the most recent and improved Hearse and Moubmno 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 Wakanui road and Cass street. Orders may be left at the Ash burton Coach Factory; or Box 16, Post Office Ashburton. 167 M OUNT SOMERS & METHYEN ROYAL MAIL COACH. On and after January Ist, 1885, the nndersigned will ran a Coach each Mon day, Wednesday and Saturday, starting at noon from Hood’s Hotel, Mount Somers, for Spring bum and Alford Forest, there connecting with Duff’s Coach from Methven returning same evening. Fares—Spring burn, 2s, return, 3s; Alford Forest, 4s, return, 6s. 1 27 T. HIX. MRS KENNEDY & MISS CAMERON DRESSMAKERS, mpton’a Buildings, Moore street, Ashburton, N.B,—Registry Office fcr Female Ser A AL 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 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 Borne, May hews’ Horse Doctor, The Horse—by Stonehenge, Complete Works of Arteznns Ward in 1 vol., Choice Works Mark Twain —1 vol., Religions Anecdotes of Scotland —by Adamson, Sheep, Cattle and Horse—by Yonatt, Sunday at Home, Leisure Hour, America—by 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 Macliae Portrait Gallery, Evan Harrington —by George Meredith, The Reporter’s Companion, Erie. THOS. F. FAKLEY, BOOKSELLER, STATIONER, AND PRINTER, SAUNDERS’ BUILDINGS, ASHBDRTON. mil -Cl *ro -P/i per day to be made by per 80Iia 0 f either sex, In their own localities, at work for ns. New business. All meet with wonderful suc cess. Anyone can do the work. Capital not required. We will start 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 us at once. Address Stinson Do Poxtlaud Maine, United State*



Public Notices: I Caution. SOME unscrnpnlous firms are trying t force on the New Zealand people Nostrum, under the cloak that It Is mad 3 In the United States— WHICH IS NOT TRUE. Under this pretence they are trying ti i deceive the Public and Incautious Pur chasers into the belief that they are th( Genuine AMERICAN HOP BITTERS. We wish to warn all honest and cnsu* peoting people against this DECEPTION, ' and to call their attention once more to the fact that the Genuine American Co.’s BOP BITTERS Are put np 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, B. 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. sTbEAN, 419 West street. Standard Sewing achlen.



gPEOIAL NOTICE. THE LIGHT-RUNNING STANDARD SEWING MACHINE. The STANDARD has more Improvements than all the other Sewing Machines pnt together I Has always been the beat and la 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. fl M AGENT FOB ASHBURTON— W. 0. Page. 48T BTKBIT



Pobllc Announcements. Mrs Adams AGENT FOR MADAME WEIGEL’S PATTERNS, HAS now on hand a nice assortment of crewel wools, silks, filoselle, flossetto, 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 HGRIE3SELIOEI AND 00 ' WEAVERS’ HALL, [ WOOL EXCHANGE, LONDON, SHIPPING AND COMMISSION MERCHANTS, Established 1856. Ship to order any description ot British and Continental Goods upon per cent, commission, selected by buyers with Colonial experience, and attend to the prompt realisation cf 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 md Westminster Bank, or Agra Bank, London, and most of the Colonial Banks. Current Price Lists. Produce Reports, md any necessary samples or information m application 1 35



FRUIT TREES ! FRUIT TREES ! FRUIT TREES ! RANGIORA NURSERY. W. E. IVORY BEGS to inform his patrons in tho Ashburton district that orders for the season will be executed direct from the Nursery. My stock is very large and grown, and consists of 2 and 3-year old Apple, Pear, Plum, Peach Nectarine, Cherry, Apricot, Almond, Quince, Medlar, Walnut, Grape Vines, and Fruiting Trees of Gooseberry a T d Currants ; also, l ines and other Shelter Trees. Catalogues on application. May 21, 1886.



DE E R I N G’ S E E R I N G’ S Twine Binder. WITH LATEST IMPROVEMENTS for 1885 fi. REDUCED PRICE-£.30. 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 ss the FAVORITE MACHINE WITH THE FARMERS throughout New Zealand, and that tlie price should not stand in the way, wo 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. PRIVATE DISPENSARY, now permanently established In Octagon Chambers, Ross’ Buildings, opposite Town Hall, DUNEDIN, for the Scientific and Speedy Cure of Chronic, Nervous, and Special Diseases. Dr Speer is a regu lar Graduated Physician, educated at Harvard College, U .S, He has devoted a lifetime to, and is acknowledged to be the most expert Physician in his specialty in the United States. Young men and Middle-aged Men, who suffer from Ner vous and Physical Debility, Loss of Energy and Memory, Eruptions on the Face, Mental Depression, Kidney and Bladder Troubles, Neuralgia, Rheuma tism, Scrofula, Salt Rheum, Paralysis, Fits, Spinal Disease, St Vitus’ Dance, Liver Complaint, Asthma, Catarrh, Heart Disease, Gravel, Piles, eto., 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, relievo 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 diaeasd To such he would say,comeand 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 a 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 are afflicted by any of the following complaints,—Cold extremities, weak stomachs, lame and weak backs, nervous and sick headaches, constipation and indigestion, pain in the side and back leuchorrea, etc, etc.—l wish it distinctly understood that I do not claim to perform impossibilities, or to have a miraculous power, All applying to me will receive my honest opinion of their complaints. No experimenting. I will guarantee a positive cure in every case I undertake, or forfeit L2OO. Consultation in Office or by letter, FREE. Charges Moderate. Examination and Advice LI. Call or ad dress: Dr H. J. Speer, Dunedin. Office Hours: 9to 12, 1 to 4,6 to 8 p.m.; Sun days, 10 to 12. N.B. All Medicine ne cessary for a complete cure can be sent free from observation on receipt of symptoms. GRIOULTURAL Repairs Engines, Combines, Chaff-ontters, Reapers and Binders, and all classes of machinery. Special attention given U Bicycler, Tricycles and Sewing Machines, Lawn Mowers repaired, sharpened and adjusted. Model work General repairs. D. WILLIAMSON, Agent for Ashburton. Di Speer's Machine Shop, WAKANUI ROAD. CHARLES RAY 8



Christchurch Advertisements. D.I.C. SHOW DISPLAYS FOR SPRING SEASON. AT the approach of another fc'eason the Public are invited to o r FIRST GREAT DISPLAY OF 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 bo OPEN till p.ra. on BATOUDAY. EVERY ARTICLE AT WHOLESALE WAREHOUSE PRICE. caarir, THE DRAPERY AND GENERAL IMPORTING COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND, LIMITED, Cashel Street, CHRISTCHUECH. B. HALLENSTEIN, Chairman. E.*o. BROWN, Manager. Metropolitan Hotel CASHEL STREET, Christchurch, (Under Proprietorship since April, 1885), mHE above Hotel has been thoroughly X painted, papered and renovated, and is equal to any Hotel In Chrlstchnroh 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 5. (Private apartments by arrangement). Permanent boarders, LI 5s week. Ordinary, from 12 to 2 p.m. d’Hote, at 6.15 p.m For further culars, app.v premises ; or, by . to MANAGER Metropolitan Hotel, 618 11 : JOurcn. A WONDERFUL BOOK FOR Is. CONTAIN I tft! 100 TRICKS AND DELUSIONS WITH CARDS 25 MARVELLOUS COIN TRIG 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 Ameiican Novelties, Games, Toys, Ac. Covering over 300 pages and illustrated over 3CO woodblocks. Both books mailee free for Is. JACK AND HIS BR DE. Mechanical FIGURES DANCE to MUSIC and keep perfect time. Is 3d each, the pair 2s. THE WIZARD OF THE NORTH’S CHANGEABLE PACK OF CARDS Wonderful Changes with Lightning Rapidity Is 2d, post free. N.S.W. stamps taken at par; post office orders and postal notes preferred. If stamps of other colonies are sent add 2d in the shilling for exchange. Take Notice,—To advertise our business wo will for a short time send f Ac whole of the above mentioned articles to one address post paid f r 2s fid. Address all orders: H. YORK A CO., 401 George street, Sydney. Lock Box 41, King street, Post Office! 8522



Sporting. h - C SPRING MEETING, 3HURSDAY AND FRIDAY, [November 25 and 26, 1886. President, E. G. Wright, ; Vice-Presi dent, J. Qrigg ; Judge, Matthew St'tt Stewards, H. Friedlander, W. B. Den eliire, J, C. N Gr igg, R. Friedlander, W. C. Walker, Drs Ross and Leahy ; Treasurer—o. O. Fooks ; Clerk of the Scales, M. Friedlander ; Clerk of 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 Hurdle Race, of 30 sovs; oyer six flights of hurdles, about 3ft 6in high ; nomination, 1 sov ; accep tance, 1 sov. Second horse to receive b sovs from the stake. 1£ mile. District horses only. 2. Welter Handicap, of 45 sovs ; nomi nation, 1 sov ; acceptance, 1J sov ; minimum weight, lOst. Second horse to receive 5 sovs from the stake Kor horses that have never won more than | 25 sovs in one event on the flat, 2 miles. 3. Ashburton Cup Handicap, of 125 sovs ; nomination, 1 sov ; acceptance 3 sovs. Second horse to receive 10 sovs from thestake. H mile. 4. County Plate Handicap', of 40 sovs. nomination, 1 sov ; acceptance, 1 sov. Second horse to receive 5 sovs from the stake. 1| 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 bo 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- 1 tion, 1 sov ; acceptance, sov. | 1 mile. 1



SECOND DAY. 1. Handicap lldrdle Race, of 50 bovs ; over eight flights of hurdles, about 3ft Gin high ; ’ nomination, I sov ; acceptance, 2 sov. Second horse to receive 0 auve from the stake, 2 miles. 2. Racing Clod Handicap, of 100 sovs ; nomination, 1 sov ; acceptance 3 sovs. Second horse to receive 10 sovs from the stake mile, 3. Ladies’ Pcksk, of 25 sovs ; welter weights for age. Gentlemen riders. Entrance, 1 sovs. 11 mile. District horses only. 4 Totalisatok 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, 1 sov ; acceptance, 1 sov. Second horso to receive 5 sovs from the stake, 1 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 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 lire 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 Glstrict 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 date cf the forthcoming meeting and owned by a person who has resided in the said distr’et 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 bo 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 secand day’s handicaps at 9 o’clock on the even ing of the first day’s racing. O. O. FOOKS, Secretary, BEWAREI BEWARE!! OF IMITATIONS. ASK FOR HOULT’S TONIC Herbal Beer. None Genuine except that bearing my label. Try It! Try It 1 1 It is one of the Best Medicinal and Summer Tonics ever offered to the Pnblio, Delivered in Ashburton at per dozen. Bottles not returned will be charged for. T. HOULT, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON.



Hayes and Co. 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 1 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 th« 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. Read this Carefully. THE GLASSJJAK 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, ", iia.- uv iiuujjijxjoo. The following list of Bargains is worthy of special notice : White Calico, 24d per yard Grey Calico, 3ld per yard Grey Calico, yard wide, 2s 9d per doz "Welsh Flannel, 9d per yard Scarlet Flannel, 10id per yard Fine All-wool Saxony, la per yard Cream Ho'lnud, 5d per yard Colored Bed Quilts, 3s 3d and 3s 6d Scotch Cloth Blankets, Gs lid, 8a 6d, and 9s lid par pair Witney Blankets from 7s 9d Checked Winceys, 4id and ujd Bleached Sheeting, 2 yards, 81d per yard, wonderful value Homespuns, 74d, and 10-Id Double-width Cashmeres, all colors, Is 4sd per yard Black Cashmeres, Is and la 3d All other Dress Materials Greatly Reduced Ladies’ Wool Squares, 8d Men’s Heavy Tweed Trousers, 7s lid Men’s Tweed Suits from 10s Cd Boys’ Overcoats, 2s lid A grand line in Youths’ Tweed Trousers, 5s 9d Boys’ Suits from 4s Gd Ladies’ Cloth Jackets, 4s Oilcloth, 1 yard wide, Old A splendid Tweed, all wool, 2s 6d A quantity of Black Velvet Buttons, Id per doz, and a lot of Remnants which must bo cleared 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, Christchurch, THE Propietor of the above Hotel begs to notify that he has engaged the lervlcea of one of the best Chefs in the :olonies, with special Instructions to pro vide the best LUNCHEON OR TEA, In the country for ONE SHILLING. The bill of fare will comprise Poultry, Game, Fish, etc., etc., in season. Grills to perfection at any hour, PRIVATE ROOMS FOR LADIES. Books of Tickets are now issued at reduced rates. A String Band will play all the newest muslo In dining-room from 12.30 to 1.30 each day 614 QOUNTRY VISITORS TO CHRIST CHURCH Will find the three O’s— OoMFonr • Cheapness 1! Convenience AT WALLACE’S Central Hotel, Corner of Gloucester and Oslombo ’(reel. 10 677 A Night Porter Kept,



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 Owne I sued for any damage done. DOJSTALD MoLEAN. I 1 167 Lagmhor. KEATING’S POWDER destroys bng fleas, moths, bedtles, and all othi insects, whilst quite harmless to domest animals. In exterminating beetles th success of this powder is extraordinary It is perfectly clean in application. Se the article you purchase Is KEATING’ rs Imitations are noxious and Ineffectual Sold la tins, 6d, Is, and 2s 6d each, by al chemists. 1 WILHELM ZANDER has always oi hand a good variety of BEST TOBACCO, I Including—Williams’ Ruby Twist, Vennt Navy Twist and Nailrod, High Admiral, Signet, Juno, and other best brands. IN CIGARETTES— I 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 Tennis, and a large stock of Fancy Goods of every descrlotion kept in stock. Ladies and Gentlemen’s Hairdressing Saloons. Wilhelm Zander, TOBACCONIST AND HAIRDRESSER East street, Ashburton. Public Notices. rp o farmers The Ashburton Woollen Manufacturing Company, Limited, Is a Cash Buyer of Wool Apply at the Factory. 11 40 TO FARMERS AND OTHERS W B ARE PURCHASERS OF Wheat Oats Barley Bye Grass AND OTHER PRODUCE, FOR WHICH WE ARE PREPARED TO GIVE HIGHEST MARKET VALUE. Woolpacks {FULL SIZE) Cornsacks TO arrive Friedlander Bros. W. Fowke, BOOTMAKER, BEGS to Inform his friends and the pnblto 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—BUßNKTl 3* REST, 3 y remises oooapUd by ills J Maeeh. j



Business Notices ONE box of Clark's b 41 pills fa war ranted to cure all dfacharges from ilia nnnary organa In either aex (acquired os constitutional), gravel and pains in the back. Guaranteed free from mercnrr bold la boxes 4s 6d each, by all chemists and patent medicine vendors. Sole pro* prietors,' The Lincoln and Midland Omm' ties Drug Co., Lincoln, England. Whole sale of all the wholesale houses. “ New Seed-Sower a. ill f° r Sowing Grain, Grass, Turnip, 2 Mangold, etc., and the Turnip*Sower _ be arranged, when ordered, to sow Lucers or other small seeds simultaneously m so y in g °i Ryegrass if desired. It 1s only Sower In the Market that will sow with absolute regularity on either «tTW «vely rough or very smooth land. It will sow any desired quantity of Grain ev h oraßa «>y “imply changing one wheel, r Corn Drills all Sizes. Jointed Puivebisinq Disc Harro wa. _ The Best-Over 500 in use/ 1 Improved Prize Chavecutters. Witl 5 p as b-ste©l mouthpieces, when properli handled, make no long straws, conse qnently chaff requires nn riddling. Th are in use largely all over New gw.., I several of the large-sized machin.. k.i lately fitted np at Christchurch. Ploughs. -The best, and conseqaent. the cheapest In the market. 3,4, and leaf harrows. Square linked chain bar rows- New design of tripod harrows, and 7 tlned field grabbers. Cambrldu rollers, 20, 24, and 26 Inches dfam. Pfai cylinder field rollers. Horse gears for 2,3, and 4 horses. Best iron-bar. 1 ' swingle-trees. Ropes and pally gear foi 4-horae yokes. Threshing machine fit tings Belting all sizes. Iron and bna castings of all kinds to order. Ponolm standards out and punched to any length and gnago. Drays made fi.m best sea soncd timber, with GUpln axles. Gray patent standard for folding sheep. ’ Winners jf the Gold Medal at th* Melbourne Exhibition for their Dqubu Furrow Plough, vide Jnrora’ Report:— “^V ~^ a 7 P lon sbs there , one ex and That the Doable Furrow of Rek: and Gray, Dunedin, New Zealand, in Onfall and « atrnctloa It la far snperior to any othes Kakaia. The New Zealand Loan Mercantfi Agency Company ate now representing a In this district REID A GRAV TE. KILWORTH, Architecture < and Mechanical Dranghtetnau, and Building Jontractor. Oflice:—Steam Bee Hive, Sash, Door, and Cabinet Factory Wakanoi Road, Aabhurton. Workmanship Guaranteed at Lowest possible rates 11 3 A SIIBURTON PERMANENT IX 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 foi three months, and per cent, per annua if fixed tor 6 months or over. a WARD, Manager. Office : Arcade Chamoeia, Burnet tree*: JJORE VALUABLE THAN If a daily Increasing demand and endless number of testimonials are criterion of the popularity of an rtid 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 bet j oh talnable, numbers of lives have been saved by its timely use. Always have bottle in the honse. Sold everywhere la 6d and Sa 6d per bottle. Wholesale agents, Kempthorne, Prosser and Oo Christchurch, and at the proprietor, H Citron, Chemist, Akaroa. Ashburton Agent—Ohaa. Neate, Chemist. mm^L tjEWEUERS <? j/ighJCi Government Notice. r PUBLIC TRUST OFFICE OF NEW ZEALAND. Atentlon la directed to the provision, the Acts establishing this Offices, and o the advantages placed thereby within easy reach of every colonist. Subject to soon previsions, the State offers to every peP son 1. —About to make hfa for her Will Codicil. 2. —lntending to provide for Wife ao Children or others iff deed of Settlement 3. —Settling Property by way of Mav rlage Settlement. 4. —Desiring to renounce the Trusts Will, having been appointed Executed Trustee under the same. 6. —Having acted as Trustee, Execn w or Administrator, wishing to be relieved che burthen of Trusteeship or Admlnl; ration, the option of aamg the State mt thlnery, and gives an absolute guaranie against loss of funds by fraud, peculation or dishonesty. Every information may be item ALEXANDER LEA Agent at Ohrlstchtuy Of from B, 0. HAMERTON, Pibllo Tint* Wellington, Utbtfftv