The Ashburton Guardian.

VOL-. V',—No. Vl fU

ASHBURTON. FRIDA’S, JU E XI. sh~6

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ur nyor ‘Lvl - aa'gt» ,■ P,. fOOEH u SONS, | _ Architects, Jim LaonraaßS, Yalvaxobs, Liobkbid SuBVXTOEB, AHD IjAKD BbOKBES, TRIANGLE, WAKANUI ROAD, ArHBURXOW. Conveyances. r * ,LNWaLD and mount somers £ railway. j MOUNT SOMERS AND CAVENDISH ROYAL MAIL COACH. The above Ceaoh leaves Hood’s hotel for Cavendish Railway Station everyday, meeting each train. Passengers by morning tram may pro ;«ed by coach to Alford Forest, thence to £pethven 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



AUSTRALASIAN PARCELS EXPRB&a. "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 np to 561bs weight within the city. Dally despatches by Kail, and to Great Britain, Europe and Australia by every steamer. Extract from tariff, including all charges lo Address of Consignee :



Melbourne and Wellington am Kaikoura ... ASHBUt



We ere 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.



Business Notices. BAKER BROS., Bonders, Under takers, etc., Wakanul road and Cass street —B.B. desire to state that having the most recent and Improved Hkabbb and Moubsihg Coach, are prepared to fntnlsh and conduct Funerals on special and most leaaonable terms. Country orders will receive prompt attention. Note the ad dress, corner of Wakanui road and Cass treet. Orders may be left at the Ash burton Coach Factory; or Box 16, Fort Office Ashburton. 167



Mount sombrs & metayer ROYAL MAIL COAOH. On and after January let, 1885, the undersigned ■will nm.a Coach each Tubs day. Thursday and Saturday, starting at noon from Hood's Hotel, Mount Somers, for Sprlngbutn and Alford Forest, there * onnectlng with Doffs Ooachfrom Mothven returning same evening. Fates—Spring bum, 2s, return, 3s; Alford Forest, 4s, t. mx KENNEDY & MISS OAMERON ' v Tl dressmakers, Compton’s Buildings, Moore street, Ashburton, N.B.—Registry Office fcr Female Ser vants.



arrival of new books. COUET Life Below Stairs, Humorous Works of Theodore Hook, Letters from Hell, Journals of Major-General Gordon at Khar tonm, Stonehenge’s British Knral oporta, newspaper Headers’ Companion, Scottish Life and Character by Dean Ramsay, Grey hound—by Stonehenge, Book of Snobs by Thackeray. Macaulay's Essays and Lays of . Ancient Borne, May hews’ Horae Doctor, The | Horae—by Stonehenge, Completei Works of Aitemns Ward in 1 vol., Choice Works Mark Twain—l vol., Religions Anecdotes of Scotland —by Adamson, Sheep, Cattle and Horse—by Youatt, Sunday at Home, Leisure Hoar, Amwrira—by Mackenzie, Nineteenth Century— by Mackenziei Madagascar and France, Bpons 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 B Gaborian, Clarissa’s Tangled Web, Decameron of Boccaccio, Mine Own People—by L. M. Gray, The Maclisp Portrait Gallery, Evan Harrington —by George Meredith, The Reporter’s Companion, Erie. THOS. F. FARLEY, BOOKSELLER, STATIONER, AND PRINTER, SAUNDERS’ BUILDINGS, ASHBURTON, mil



Ol m OA per day to be made by per i® ■ ottt Bona of either sex, in their own localities, at work for os. New D trainees. All meet with wonderful suo bou. Anyone can do the work. Capital not required. We will start yon. Ontfit 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. Fall particulars and instructions mallo ree. Now is the time—don’t delay, but write to ns at once. Address Stinson Do Portland, Maine, United States



Hi.. ! ivsSBLK; i AVD Ou. * WEAVERS’ HALL, WOOL EXOfciANGE, LONDON, AND COMMISSION MERCHANTS, Established 1866. Ship to order any description of British and Continental Goods upon 2$ per,' cent, commission, selected by boy era with Colonial experience, and attend to the prompt realisation of Produce at highest prices upon I per cent, commission. Orders to be accompanied by Letters of Credit or part remittance In Bank Drafts I or Produce Open Policies of Insurance for floating cargoes to cover sea risks. References—Chief Office of the London and Westminster Bank, or Agra Bank, London, and most of the Colonial Banks. Current Price Lists. Produce Reports, and any necessary samples or information on application 1 36 J. Ballantyne & Co. DUNSTABLE HOUSE. THIS Old Established firm have now erected Very Large and Commodious Premises, suitable for carrying on a First-class



DRAPERY & CLOTHING BUSINESS, The comfort and convenience of customer* have been carefully studied, and the Warehouse, which is spacious, lofty, and well-lighted, is generally acknowledged to be the best of its kind in New Zealand. J B. & CO are in a position to place before the public goods bought on the most advantageous terms from the manu facturers, and thus secure to all the best value for money—quality and price being the reliable test for cheapness. NEW AUTUMN & WINTER GOODS Are now shown in all the departments. Millinery, Mantle, and Dressmaking in First-class Styles, A Large Stock of MEN’S AND BOY’S OLOTHING Now on hand, so well and favourably known for Excellence of Quality, Fit, and Workmanship. Our Own Manufacture.



A HAT AND GAP FACTOR? Od the premises. Any style made to order. One Shilling off every Pound Gash Discount. DUNSTABLE HOUSE, Established 1854. 4 491 Stock Sales Eakaia Sales. WE beg to Intimate to our clients that for the fu**we the SALES of STOOKj IMPLEMENTS and SUNDRIES will be held at the Rakala the LAST THURSDAY In every month. NEW ZEALAND LOAN AND MER CANTILE AGENCY COMPANY. 8 306 MATSON. COX & CO.



Private Dispensary, Palmerston Buildings, Foot d Queen-street, Auckland. Established for the Scien tific and Speedy Cure of Chronic, Nervous and Special Diseases. Dr. Speer is a Regular Graduate* Physician, educated at Hatvard College, U.S. He has devoted a lifetime to, and is acknowledged to be the most expert Physician in his specialty tn the Unite* States. Voung Men and Middle-aged Men, whs suffer from Nervous and Physical Debility, Loss d Energy and Memory, Eruptions on the Face, MentoJ Depression, Kidney and bladder Troubles, Neuralgia, Rheumatism, Scrofula. Salt Rheum, Paralysis, Fit*. Spinal Disease, St. Vitus’ Dance, Liver Complaint, Asthma, Catarrh, Heart Disease, Gravel, Piles, &c, and are tired of taking mineral drugs, will do well M come and try the Doctor’s method of cure, as U will, ■ properly applied, relieve them of their tufierings anal restore them to health. The Doctor uses no mineral preparation!; his treatment consists wholly in the ua» of vegetable remedies. Many are they who havo im planted in their systems, by improper use of calomel, ■eeds which produce an annual crop of disease. T» inch he would say, como and be healed. It matters ant what your troubles may be, come and let tht Doctor examine your case, if it it turailt, ht via till ftmtt; if ti it ml, kt will tell you Ikal; fa he will not undertake a case unless he u confident of affecting a cure. It will cost you nothing for consul tation, so please call and satisfy yourselves that the Doe tor understands your case. Dr. S. cures Humours an* Diseases of the Bload, and Ladies who are afflicted by any of the following complaints Cold extremities, weak stomachs, lama and weak backs, nervous and sick headaches, constipation and indigestion, poda in tha side and back, leuchorrea, etc., etc. I wish it distinctly Understood th«* I do not claim to perform impossibilitiee, ee to have miraculous power. All applying to ms mil receive my honest opinion of their complaints. No experimenting. I will guarantee a positive cure la every case I undertake, or forfeit jCeoo. Consultation in Office or by Letter, Fxxx. Charges Moderate. Examination and advice, j£z. Call or address : Dr. H. J. Speer, Palmerston Buildings, Auckland, N.Z. Office Hours: 9 ton. 1104, 6to 8 p.m.: Sunday*; so to it. N. B. All Medicines necessary for a complete •ore can b« sent free ham obaarvatioo ea iwcalgt flf Etxptomn. - Dk e B I N G’ s EBBING’ 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 Deerlng Twine Binder should retain tha 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 I 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 esnuot be snr passed. 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 Ashbnrton.



Machine Shop, WAKANUI ROAD. CHARLES RAY Repairs Engines, Oomblnea, Ohaff-onUers, Reapers and Binders, and all classes of machinery. Special attention given u. Bicycle* ■'rleyoles and Sewing Machines. Lawn Mowers repaired, sharpened and adjusted. Model work. General repairs. 8



Public Notices: Caution. OjOMK unscrupulous final are trying to n force OB the New Zealand people a Nostrum, ander the cloak that It la made In tha Unlted States— WHICH IS NOT TRUE. Under this pretence they are trying to deceive the Public and Incautious Pur chasers Into the belief that they are the Genuine AMERICAN HOP BITTERS. We wish to warn all honest and unsus pecting people against this DECEPTION, and to call their attention onee more to the (act that the Oennlne American Oo.’s BOP BITTERS Are pnt op In Square, Panelled, Amber colored Bottles, with White Label on one side, printed tn Black Letters, and Green Hop Olonter; and, on the other side, Fellow Label, with Directions in Red Letters, in English and German, and the name of “Dr Sonic" blown In every Bottle. This is the only form In which Genuine AMERICAN HOF BITTERS are put. SHBURTON AND FIREWOOD DEPOT. GOAL 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 Ralls, Stakes Etc., Potatoes, Ohaff, Oats, Bran, Sharps, Etc. 419 R. B. BEAN, West street. Standard'Bowing Machien.



THE LIGHT-RUNNING STANDARD SEWING MACHINE, The STANDARD has more Improvements than all the other Sawing Machines put together I Haa always been the beet and la now the oheapeat. That It meets every reoulre ment of a critical public Is shown by Its great popularity and in creasing sale through out America Europe, Australia and Now Zea land.



40SHT FOB ASHBURTON— W. C. Page. £iS? STRUT



Business Notices. CSTRALIAN MERCANTILE Tam omi Company in Oahtbbbitbv which did not Rads* Rates 33$ fin CENT ON CODNTBT RISKS. Wb abb now, as wh hath bun fob THB FAST TXBBB TBAKS, AOOBRINB BISKS MB CENT. OFF XAKETT. FOR the Blood la the Life.—Clarke's world-famed blood mixture te warranted to oleense the blood from all imparities from whatever cause arising. For serefala, scurry, skin and blood diseases, and sores of all kinds, its effects are marvellous. Thousands of testimonials. Sold in bottles 4s 6d and 11s each by chemists end 'stent medicine vendors everywhere. Sole troprietors, The Lincoln and Midland 'ountlee Drag 00., Lincoln, England. 116 UNION INSURANCE COMPANY. VY. Di UU/PO) Agent tot Ashburton District. September 22, 1686. 2 6. W. B. MOSS, 2 616



OW VITALITY HIPOPHOSPHIIE OF LIMB Id prescribed by the Faculty for the cure of Consumption, Chronic Cough end It contains two of the principal Ingre dients necessary tor building up the human frame, and which are considered deficient In the shore complaints, via., Phosphorus and Lime. It cannot be too highly recommended for delicate children. Dr Churchill’s oomponnd Syrup of Hypophosphltes Is real brain food, and in eases of Muscular and Nervous Exhaus tion has acquired a world-wldo reputation. Each bottle bears Dr Churchill’s signa ture. Price, 4fr. Prepared only by SWANN, CHEMIST, 13, Rue Castlgilone, Paris. I 825 DR CHURCHILL'S SYRUP or General Debility.



PRINTING OP ALL KINDS INCLUDING— Billheads Circulars Memorandum Forms Agreements Liens Conditions of Ssla And every description of LEGAL AND COMMERCIAL LETTER-PRESS executed et the shortest notice end In the LATEST DESIGNS SPECIAL t snd most favorable terms offered to WHOLESALE ORDERS. ASHBURTON GUARDIAN OFFICE, i «Bf dogues K Posters, Ac



TOWLE’S pennyroyal and steel pills foi females quickly correct all Irregulari ties and relieve tbedlstreei eg symptoms so prevalent with the eex. Boxes la lid and 2a 9d, of all chemists. Prepared only by 8. T, Towle, chemist, Nottingham, Eng land. Wholesale of all the wholesale booses.—Beware of Imitations. 1 13 FOB SOWING with Turnlpa to secure a Good Crop, nothing succeeds like MAYO’S BONE MANURE. Price—Lf, L 6, L 6. Agent In town—H. £avdul A Liberal Discount for Gash. r. T. MAYO, Hampstead Manure Factory, 9 686 Ashburton.



Christchurch Advertisements. Great Blanket Sale The Ealapoi Woollen Manufacturing Company, Limited, have thla day disposed of their Entire Stock of Flrat Quality SUPER WHITE TWILL BLANKETS TO MESSRS G, L. BBATH & CO., 4 Christoharch, j I The Stock, consisting of 11 bales, assorted sizes, as described below, will be Opened oot of the Bales and for Sale to-day and follow* Ing days at BEATH & CO.’S WAREHOUSE, Cashel Steeet, At the following remarkably Low Price*. Size and Weight— -9.4 81 by 64 inches, silbs, 17s 9d, usual trade price 25a 6d the pair. 10 4—90 by 74inohes, 7£lbs, 2259 d, usual tradollprlce 32a 6d the pair. 11.4 by 84 inches, 91bs, 27s 9d, usual trade price 37s 6d the pair. 12.4 by 94 Inches, lllbs, 33s 9d, usual trade price 47e 6d thegpalr.



The Redaction 1b equal to 30 PER CENT DISCOUNT on SIX SHILLINGS IN THE POUND. At the above Rates, these Saperlor Blankets are Lower In Price than the Cheapest Twill Blanket produced by the Company, being marked considerably below the Ulll Cost. Where two or more pairs are ordered, Carriage will be paid to any part of Canterbury. JS9* Orders by Post, accompanied by P. 0.0. or Cheque will receive the very best attention, and Cash will be Returned if Goods are not as represented. G. L. Beatli & Co., DEPOT FOR SALE OF kaiapoi MANUFACTURES, IMPORTERS. AND MANUFACTURERS’ AGENTS, Oashkl Stbket, Christchurch, Autumn and Winter Shipments are now to baud, marked as usual at a small advance on Landed Cost, mil



His Lordship’s HOTEL AND LARDER, LICHFIELD STREET, Christchurch. THE Propletor of the above Hotel begs to notify that be has engaged the ■ervloea 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 MU of fare will comprise Poultry, Game, Fish, etc., etc., In season. Grills to perfection at any boar. 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 1.30 each day. 014 BEWARE! BBWAREI! OF IMITATIONS. ASK FOR HOULT’S TONIC Herbal Beer. None Genuine except that beating my label. Try It! Try It 11 It Is one of the Best Medicinal and Summer Tonics ever offered to the Poblio. Delivered in Ashburton at 2s per dozen. Bottles not returned will be charged for. T. HOULT, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. 11 8



Davis’s Herbal Beer' ON account of Persons selling Inferior Herbal Beer and representing it as mine, I have to ask the pnblio to see chat EACH BOTTLE BEAKS A BED AND WHITE LABEL (With My Name and Trade Mark on. None genuine without It. DAVIS'S TONiFhERBAL BEER Is acknowledged by the travelling pnblio to be the best Tonlo Sommer Drink In New Zealand. NO CHEMICALS USED. Delivered In Ashburton at 2s per Dee to Bottles charged for if not returned Families wa.ted on daily. DAVIS’S HERBAL B ER AND ICE BRINK MANUFACTORY, Exit Bxbebx, AfißnsrETOK,



Christchurch Advertisements. COUNTRY VISITORS TO CHRIST CHURCH Will find the three O'b— OoMPOKT ) OJTBAPITES9!! OOKTXSIKNCB AT WALLACE’S Central Hotel, Comer of Gloucester and Colombo street, 10 677 A Night Porter Slept.



AUTUMN, i886.| THE Drapery and General Importing Company of N. Z. Limited (Co-operative) 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 hind of nsef ul and General Drapery and Fur nishings for Household and Family Use, now to hand ex s. s. Ruapehu, Tainnl, Eaikoura, Doric, Tongariro, and *rawa, and railing ships Wellington, Walmes, to be supplemented by arrival of each direct steamer. Novelties In all Departments. A Special Season’s Show will be held on Saturday, February 20, and whole of following week, during which the public are cor dially invited to inspect the im mense and entirely new stock, without being pressed to purchase All Goods at Wholesale Ware house Prices. E. 0. SROWN, Manager. Warehouses— Cashel street ... Christchurch. High street ... Dunedin. See Season’s Circular now issued. SPECIAL SHOW.



Metropolitan Hotel CASHEL STREET, Christchurch, (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 Centra of the City, and within five minutes' walk of the Railway Station. Terms—Per day, 5s fid; per week, LI 10s; per 38 days, L 5. (Private apartments by arrangement). Permanent boarders, LI 5s per week. Ordinary, from 12 to 2 p.m. ; Table d’Hdte, at 6.15 p.m. For farther calars, apply on the premises ; or, by to i A ANAGER, | Metropolitan Hotel, Box 14, 6 18 Christchurch.



PEN IN G New Saleyards. The Undersigned beg to notify that they will hold their Opening Sale at the Boyal Saleyards, Moore street, on THURSDAY, APRIL 8. Farmers and Dealers will find it to their advantage to enter Stock, etc, at those 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 their stock, etc, as early as ] i possible previons to the day of sale, in order that they may be duly advertised. Present entries comprise Horses, Oows, Sheep, Pigs, Poultry, Furniture, Produce, and Sundries, Luncheon provided. Sale at 12 o'clock. ZOUCH & MACPHERSON AUCTIONEERS. TO LET.—A capital dwelling bouse of seven rooms, plastered throughout. Washhouse, with water laid on; also orchard and garden ; rent moderate. Apply to— ZOUCH AND MACPHERSON, 3 446 Auctioneers, Asbbnrton.



THE CLYDE S3* ale entire Hone, Prince Victor Will travel the Wakannl, Longbeaoh, end Ashbnrton Fort* districts, and will aland at Notherby Lodge (opposite Canterbury Mills) on Saturdays. For further particulars and terms ap ly to Groom In charge, or GEORGE POOOOK,



Business Notices. NOTJOE 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 KEATING'S n imitations are noxious and Ineffectual. Sold in tins, 6d, Is, and 2s 6d each, by all chemists. 1 2



WILHELM ZANDER has always on hand a good variety of BEST TOBACCO, Including—Williams' Roby Twist, Venus Navy Twist and Nailrod, High Admiral, Signet, Jnno, and other boat brands. IN CIGARETTES— , Old Jndge, 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 variety to choose from. Fishing Tackle, Cricketing Material, Footballs, Lawn Tennis, and a large stock of Fancy Goods of every description kept In stock. Ladies and Gentlemen’s Hairdressing Saloons. Wilhelm Zander, TOBACCONIST AND HAIRDRESSER East street, Ashbnrton.



Public Notices. T o warmers The Ashburton Woollen Manufacturing Company, Limited, la a Cash Buyer of Wool Apply at the Factory. 11 40



TO FARMERS AND OTHERS B ARE PURCHASERS OF Wheat, Oats Barley Rye Grass AND OTHER PRODUCE, FOBiWfITOH WE ARB PREPARED TO GIVE HIGHEST MARKET VALUE. Woolpacks (FULL SIZE) Cornsacks TO arrive Fnedlaudcr Bros.



W. Fowke, BOOTMAKER, BEGS to inform his friend* end the public generally that he has started business on his own account. Re hopes by strict attention to business end making ft good Article, to leenre ft slum of publio iW Adiwss--BUR»ETT STREET, j ytsmises cosseted bf Mf J Mseoh.



ONE box of Lfcj ranted to cure i urinary organs In either , constitutional), gravel and. back. Guaranteed free I front*'■ Sold in boxes 4s 6d each, Bjall and patent medicine vendors? Sols priotors, The Lincoln and MMUjJI & ties Drag Go., Lincoln, <’ sale of all the trholesala hoosea. i



For Bowing Grain, Grass, Turnip* Mangold, etc,, and the Turnip Sowst be arranged, when ordered, to — rfuniftr or other email seeds ■owing of Kyegraee If desired. «(a only Bower In the Market wfiliM with absolute regularity, on. alibw WMi* slvely rough or Tery smoothlfiai. & will sow any desired quantity' oICMn «■ Grass by simply changing one wheal. Oorn Drills all £l«e«. 1



Jointed Ptotbeishto DlS€lQxm2oW&-- The Best—Oror 600 la oif. Improved Pbizk OHAiroTrma.—WM cast-steel mouthpieces, when props* handled, make no long straws, eoaas qnently chaff requires no riddling. Ifc are In use largely all over -Ne w Zealan several of the large-sized lately fitted ap at Christchurch, Improved Double am> Tnawr.e Fuxxev Ploughs.—The best, and fmnseqnsnl ! the cheapest In the market 3,4, and leaf harrows. Square linked ehain hat rows- New design of tripod Jiarrom, and 7 tlned field grabbers. • Oambridg rollers, 20, 24, and 26 inches dlam. cylinder field rollers. Horse gears fot 1 2,3, and 4 horses. Best iron-bark swingle-trees. Ropes and pnlly gsar fes 4-horse yokes. Threshing £| tings Belting all sizes, hoo e"d tsM castings of all kinds to order. ‘ v Fsnefro standards cat and punched to any and guage. Drays made ft—tthest ssa soned timber, with Gilpin awfrw,' Qroy% patent standard for folding shaajb



Winner*, jf the Goon Mitiit. || Melbourne Exhibition for their. Dousur Fuebow Plough, vide Jurors’ Beporh— “ Pierln ploughs there « ooe eat* t’blt to which we wish to dnv (pedal attention bb being; the best, and that the Doable Farrow of Bek end One. Dnnedln, New Imilnleh andtt atruotlon it la to any othoa The New Zealand Loin Agency Company are now representing at In thla district ia tar wr, erior to any owes Bakaia. w BEH> -% GRAY



TE. KILWOP.TH, Architects i and Mechanical Draughtsman, amf Building Jontractor. Oflice:—Steam BM Hive, Sash, Door, and Cabinet Factory, Wakanni Road, Ashburton. Workmanship Guaranteed at Lowest possible rates. . U 31 Ashburton perm an ent BUILDING & INVESTMENT SOCIETY. The above Society pays Interest at the rate of per cent, per annum for JDa posits at Call, 6 per sent, per annum for three months, and 6 per cent, pel —wt If fixed for 6 months or over, J WARD, Manager. Office Arcade Chambers, Bswi# tree* JJORE VALUABLE THAN GOLD If a increasing demand and Ml endless nnmber of testimonials art a criterion of the popularity of an artiele tben Dr Loir’s CGIERRY PECTORAL ‘ one of the wonders of the present gp> lightened age. Daring the past vista and spring diseases of the throat aa* Inngs hare been Very prevalent, and has been admitted on all sides that what* ever this valuable remedy has bam oh talnable, numbers of Uvea hart bass saved by Its timely nse. Always Isava bottle In the house. Soldfevetywhsea lls 6d and 8s 6d per bottle. Wholesale agents, Kempthorna, Prosser and Oo Christcbnrcb, and at the proprietor, H Citron, Chemist, Akarea. Aahbotoi Agent—Ohaa. Neate, Chemist.



ATCHMAKERS JjEWEUERS, /c/^S£ CM-OH.



Government Notice. r|iHE PUBUO TRUST OTFIOB OF NEW ZEALAND, Atontlon Ib directed to the ptovfaloea the Acts establishing this Office*, end • the advantages placed thereby within «■ reach of every colonist. Subject to am provisions, the State offers to every pat son ; 1. —About to make his lor her Witt ct Codicil. 2. —lntending to provide lot WUe « Children or others by deed of SettlamtMfir 3. —Settling Property by way of HMt riage Settlement. 4— Dealring to renounce the Trade Will, haring been appointed Trustee under the tame. 6.—Having acted as Trustee, Exeat *8 or Administrator, wishing to be relieved oho burthen of Trusteeship or ration, the option of nsxng the State 'P| > thinery, and gives an absdnte fnaienlei against loss of funds by tend, paenlatiH* I or dishonesty. Every Information may be f*«m ALEXANDER LEAK, Agent at fn " l ‘Hll Or from t B. O.HAIQBMV, Psbtte (S Wellington, ttth May, ISB9