THE ASHBUBTON GUABDIAN, MONDAY, DECEMBER 5, 1887

riated and Published by the Ashbdrtoh Company (Limited' ),at thei • Steam Printing Oflioe, Burnett-Btreet sbburton



. ' Business Notices. ff&.v the Blood is the Life.— dark SD frorld-famed blood mixture li rarrapied to cleanse the bleod from rll cnpuvities from whatever oauaea arising Tor scrofula, Bonrvy, pkin and blood dls> >aces, and scores of a'l kinds its effects ire marvellous Thousands of test!- uor.ials. Soid m bottles 4b 6d and lla :ach by chemists and patent medicine vendors everywhere Sole proprietors. The Lincoln and Midland Oonnties Prng >... Lucv.iu, England. 1 1 Vhh V little medicine of any other kind required if LAMPLuUGH'S PYRET : O .-.A. INL is at hand, and taken r.s occasions arise. It is the cure and PREVENTIVE of most diseases incident to 'i ropual and ( olonial life. Jt allays thirßt and cools ai d vitalises the blood m a remarkable manner, speedily removing Constipation, ■. everishness, Fevers, Head- ache, Vomiting, and Liver . troubles: fetation proprietors, fiockmasters, and all residing m up-counlry stations should be provided with it. Ask your merchant to send regular supplies with your other Btoreß, as it is invaluable td all. Bold by all medicine vendors. MESSRS GRXESSEUOH AND 00 WEAVERS HALL, ROYAL EXCHANGE, LONDON, SHIPPING AND COMMISSION MERCHANTS, Eatabllohed 1855 Ship to order any description of British and Continental Goods upon 2$ pel cent. commission, aeleotod by buyers with Colonial experience, and attend to th« prompt realisation of Produce at highest prices upoti 1 per cent. oommln Orders to be aooompanied by Letters of Credit cr part remittance m Bank Draffa or Produce. Open Polioles of Inraranot for fl itting cargoes to cover sea risk*. References— Chief Offioe of the London and Weffcminater Bunk, o* Agra BanfcV London, and most of the Colonial Banks Current Price Lints, Produce Reports and any necessary samples or information on application, * X 8& £l TO^P,4- perda *o be made by pel- w-a. ewi aona of either sex, m their own localities, at work for us- New onßiness. All meet with wonderful sac- -0688 Anyone can do the work. Capital nu. /equired. We will start yon. Outfit irorth £1 mailed free. The employmen is particularly adapted to the region In orhloh this publication circulates. Boyi and girls earn nearly as much ai men. Full particulars and instructions malic* ree. Now is the time— don't delay, bat write to as at once. Address Sroraox and Co Pt«tl«nd Maine United Sfatea ONE box of Clark's 841 pills war ranted to oure all discharges f/om th urinary organs m either sex (acquired o constitutional), gravel and pains m baok. Guaranteed tree from merearyl Soid m boxeß 4s 6d eaoh, by al ohemlat' and patent medicine vendors. Sole pro prietors, The Lincoln and Midland Conn tieß Drag Co., Lincoln, England, fof sale by the wholesale Houses. I ■ *v. SPRING AND SUMMEB FASHIONS. Ex "TON G AEIB^AR A WV 4HD G. L. Beath & Co. H i 8?^ 0 !- 41 LOND ON BARGAINS Selected by onr Mr Malcolm m London, INSPKOIIOH INVITBD, \JU E enumerate several ae| under:— DRESS DEPAETMENT. 425 5%^ e eiiKw D ir d 8 Btoff ' uroai 416 iTe l? 2 Tno C w r aTd.^ 88 Bt^'^^ 516 fiid* 8 ° hend Alpaca » Baual Price BJd,n«w 652 yards Shot and Plain Poplinettes, usual price la 4Jd, nov Is OJd. - yards Grey and Brown Beig6, nsnalprioe lujd, now 6jd, 273 yards CJrey and Brovn Beig , usual price Is OJd, now 7Jd» 8 S Cases Black Freuca Merinos and Cash. meree, Is 8d to S3 3d, ■«■* FANCY DEPABTMENT. 136 j doz. Ladies' SUk Handerchiefs from 10id, all at London price. 66 d w °orL^S^ id and 6d *« y^. 125 doz. Pure Linen Habit Collars lOld asnal price Is 3d. * 35 doz. LadieB 1 Fancy Aprons, one-third under usual price. - 34-inch and 40-inch Lace for Drcßßes, all colors from Is 6d. . AIANCHESTER DEPART* ; MENT.- ■ 8 Cases Cream and Brown Holland, wand value, 4Jd to Is. 8 Gasea Nottingham Lace Curtains, 2s 6d upwards. 7 Oases New Prints and Galateas, all the latest colorings and styles from per yard. 3,Gases Strong Cotton Shirtings, from 4Jd pei yard. . a All the best makes of White Calico and Sheetings m Great Variety, and marked at veiy small advance. TAILOEING DEPARTMENT • large eelection of the Very Latest. BtyJea m Colonial. Scotch, and English Tweeds and Worsteds for fruits and Trouserings, Suit* made to measure m first«class style at moat reasonable rates. A Trial Solicited (jK jL. Beath. & Co., aruyle house, CHKI b TCHURCH. STEEDMAN'S SOOTHINGf POWDER 7on CHILDREN CUTTING TEETH CAUTION TO PURCHASERS. The value of this well-known Family Mcd cine has been argely tested m all par tea/ li world, nnd by all grades of society, for uowai of FIFTY YEARS. Its well-earned, Sten sive sale has induced SPURIOUS IMITA TIONS, some of which m OUT\V*ARD APPEARANCE so closely resewble the orT gina ts to have deceived many purchasers The proprietor therefor \2els it due to: 1 public to give a special against the usa of BUCH IMITATIONS. 8 Purchasers are therefore requested to fully observe the /our following d characteristics, without which n,Qne genuine: — Ist.— ln every case the words YOHN STEEDMAN, CHEMIST, WALWORTH SURREY, are engraved on the Governmen Stamp affixed to each packet. 2nd. — Each Single Powder nas directions fo the dose, and the words, John Stksdman Chemist, Walworth, Surrey, printed tkerean t 3rd. — The name, Steedman, is always spelt with two EE*s, 4th. — The manufacture 0 carried on tole at W»lworth, Surrey. Sc ' )n Packets by all Chemist and Mcdl cine \ttliorn. Kempthorne, Prossbr and Co



GBATEFTJL— COMFOBTXNG, BPPS : 'S 0 0 0 0 A . BREAKFAST. BY 6 thoyongh knowledge of the natn?s lawn which govern the operations c Ifgeatlon and nutrition, and by a cairo/' tppllcatlon of the fine properties of v*- leleoted cocoa, Mi". Kpps haa provid: JUtf breakfast tables with » del ks.fr." favoured beve?&ge -which za»y save ■;. aany lieavy doctor's Mile. It is by tb ad'olona use oi snob firbloles of die* tar- t constitution, may be grrfcciuallj tvui* a. s-ntil strong enough to resiat evoi-y te. iency to dise&ftd. of brl- Mftlsdles •Mre floating ../onnd nn ready ] attaok wherever there 1 weak poiu^ •"Vp may escspe rnpup v fatal pb.nft!; v« keeping cnreslveß well fortified, vith psr food and a p? operiy nourished frame. An article ia the Civil Service GawMz, Made simply with hollfr.g v/ate* o>.' ail) 1 j Sold m £lb packets by virooeifs, li-.baiJ- thus t— - i JAMES EPPS AND CO., HOMCEOPATHIO GHBMISTS, LONDON, ENGLANI KEATING'S POWDER. KEATING'S POWDEB. KEATING'S POWDER. KEATING'S POWDERc iULLS BUGH, FLEAS, MOTHS, BEETLES. HARMLESS TO ANIMALS, HABMLESS TO AN.iMALS, HARMLESS TO ANIMALS, HARMLESS TO ANIMALS, HARMLESS TO ANIMALS, HARMLESS TO ANIMALS, but ia unrivalled m destroying FLEAS, BUGS, COOKSOAOHEB, BEETLES, MOTHS m furs and every other species of insect. Sportsmen will find this invaluable for destroying fleaa m their dogs, as also ladies for their pet dogs, The PUBLIC are CAUTIONED that packages of the genuine powder bear the autograph of THOMAS KEATING. Sold m tine by all Druggists. KEATING'S WORM TABLETS. KEATING'S WORM TABLETS. KEATING'S WORM TABLETS. KEATING'S WORM TABLETS. KEATING'S WORM TABLETS, A PURELY VEGETABLE SWEETMEAT, both m appearance and taste, furnishing a most agreeable method of administering the only certain remedy for INTESTINAL or THREAD WORMS. It is a perfectly safe and milo. preparation and is especially adapted foi children. Sold m tins by all Druggists. Proprietor— THOMAS KEETING, London. SUCCESS THE BEST TEST OF WORTH HOLLOWAY'S MLS &_OINTIENT. DfiHIS UNIVERSAL MEDICINE IS A JL HOUSEHOLD REQUISITE EVERY- WHERE, THE PILLS Purify the Blood, impart tone to the Nervous system, and act most powerfully yet soothingly on the - LIVER AFD BOWELS, Promoting Digestion and Assimilation, and endowing the who)** bodily frame with Strength and vigor. Vervous Headaches, Tremblings, with Lassitude and General Debility quickly yield to the polcnt force of these well-known Pills, and they are un- rivalled m theii efficacy m all FEMALE COMPLAINTS, Removing all obstructions, skin blemishes, pimples and boils, better than any othei family medicine known. THE OINTMENT HAS A WORLD-WIDE REPUTATION. It heals every kind of Sore, Ulcer and Wound, more certainly than any other known salve. Its marvellous penetrating powers render it invaluable m all THROAT AND CHEST DISEASES, Curing Bronchitis, Quinseys, and As thin i reducing Glandular Lumps, cloxing and healing Abscesses and Fistulas, fo alleviating the excruciating tortures of RHEUMATISM, GOUT, And Neuralgia it is unsuspassed. fails »o remove Scurf and every species n diH£CJ3. The Pills and Ointment are manufactured No. 8, New Oxiord street (late 533, ford street, London), and are by nY Cidors of Patent Lines throughout the vilized World. T irections for use m almost every languag IS" Purchasers should look to the Lab<>l :and Boxes. If the address and street Sot on tlirv me spumous Oriza Perfumery. 207, Rue St. HonorS, Parlu, T E GRAND'S SPECIAL PRODUCTS Savon- OrlzafOrtea Soap)— Prom the for- mula of Dr (,». Reveil. The best soap for rendering the skin t? hite and soft. Sweatly and refreshingly ooeated (rose, green and white). Savon-Orisa-Veloate, ezqaioltely per- fumed for ihe toilet and bath's Savon-Orlsa Oriza Soap) — No. 2, extra fine, m boxes, 6 cakes, 12 exquisite perfumen, No. 1 Orisa-Savon-lnoorore, superior quality, roae tea, white heliotrope and white violet Orlsa-Tonica (extract of plants) to cleanse the hair — new mown hay, moßgroae, violet, etc. Orlza- Powder — Flowerß of Carolina rice ; for softening aud refreshing the ukia • m excellent boxes, with powder puff Ortta-Veloute— Mowera of rloa powder, adhering to the akin, with the per- fame of new moon hay Orlia-Flowerh (white and ambered) — An excellent toilet water, tonlo to the skin, sweetly and dslioately per- fumed iqua-Oi'lsa— New toilet water, sehreahlng the akin Orlia-Hay — A toilet water with the per- fame of now moon hay OrlEa-Aoidulino— Toilet vinegar, aromatlo and disinfectant, speoially adapted for ladies' toilets x Orlza-Scotoh-I avendor — Sprlga of Sco oh Javeudor flowers ; a rich toilet water Eau-de-Oologne-Orlsa— The high-life toi- let water Or l&ft- Water — Concentrated and din tilled. Extract of Huperior Eau de Cologne Gonttea-OrUtvDentlfrico — An extlir for preserving the teoth »nd gams In good health and preventing decay Orisa'Dentaire, m paste or powder, tor whitening the teeth without affeoting the unamel tCsa Orlea et Orisa-Lya — Perfumes for eoonting liaen and tho handkerchief without staining Orisß-Oil— Variously perfumed ; for ren- dering the hair soft and brilliant, and preventing ora falling off Orlia-Laste (Orisa Milk)— -An emulsive lotion ref cosh Ing touto to the skin, rod apota and preventing wrinkles on the face Drome Orlaa (of Ninon da Lonoloa)— For producing a beautiful white complex- ion with the olearneas and velvety softness of youth DrlMllne-Oolorante (the best hair dye) — For Instantaneously dyeing the hair to any ahade, and with no danger to health. In doxgb, each with bjfaeh, comb, proapeotuß, and bottle ; vv In boxes, the bottle only without acoea- Rorlea Ks« O?lu-Incolore Vlolette of the Oiar, a moat exquisite perfume ; quite a ftO3eg&7 of violets Ku Orisa Suave white hellotropa— Bou. i^uetcf the flower, ' f 82i



a AIL WAY TIME-TABLE— OHRIST- OHUROH, OAMARU DUNEDIN. South. Week Days. ~~ \ Ex^ \ a.m. a.m. p.m. p.m. * Dhristchurch depart 7.20 8.10 1.1 4.15 ( Aldington Jun, „• 7,27 ... 1.23 t Middleton ... „ * ... * j Sockburn .„ „*...* ! Hornby ...arrive '7.45 ... 1.4 ' Hornby depart] 7.58 ... 1.45 Templeton ... „ 8.2 ... 1.58 ! Weedon's ... „ * ... * . ' Rolleston Jun. arrive 8.22 837 217 ( Rolleston Jub. depart ... 8.39 2.21 Burnham ... „ 2.34 5.9 Selwyn ... „ 2.56 5.28 Dunsandel ... „ ... * 3.5 5.36 Rakaia ... „ ... 9,33 3.47 6.17 Chertrey ... „ ... * 4.2 6.36 Dromore ... „ ... * * * Ashburton ...arrive ... 10.15 4.35 7.15 Ashburton depart ... 0.25 4. 45 Tinwald ... „ 4,54 Winslow (for Longbeach... „ ... * 5- T 3 Windermere ... „ * ... * Hinds „ ... * 5.40 Ealir.g • *| • Rangitata Island „ * ... * Rangitata +... „ 8.20 * 6.27 Orari (for Geral- dine... ... „ 8.45 * 6.51 Winchester (for Geraldine) ...  9.0 11,55 7. II Temuka ...  9.14 12.6 7.26 Arowhenua ...  * ... * Seadown ... „ * „., * Washdykejun. „ 9.44 ... 7.59 Timaru ... arriv 9.5 12.37 B.IQ 1 p.m.] Timaru... depart 7.20 12.57 4.25 Normanby ... „ * ... * St Andrews ...  8.0 1.25 5.5 Otaio ... ...  8.14 c 5.19 Makikihi .. „ 8.32 1.44 5.37 Hook ... .~ „ * •» * Studholme Tun,  ... 2.3 6.10 Waihao ... „ * ... * | Waitaki North „ 9.52 ... 7.0 Waitaki South  10.3 ... 7.10 Hilderthorp .„ „ * .„ * Richmond , M ' „ * ... • Pukeurijun. ,„ „ 10.40 ... 7.40 Town Belt ... „ • ... * Oamaru ... „ 11. 10 3.10 8.0 Oamaru... depart 725 3.22 1.0 Hampden ... „ 9.8 4.36 3.20 Hillgrove ... „ 922 ... 3.40 Palmerston ... „ 10.30 5.23 4.45 Waikouaiti ... „ XI. 5 5.55 Waitaki ... , f 12,11 6.40 Dunedin ... ar ye 1.20 7.40 North. Week Days. Exp. a.m. a.m. p,ni. p.m. Dunedin ...depart 7.0 8.10 4.12 Port Chalmers „ * 8.34 * Waitaki 8.25 ... 5.26 Waikouaiti ... „ 9.35 9.58 6,36 Palmerston ... „ * 10.22 7.15 Hampden ...  *, 11.17 8.17 Oamaru ...  * 12.30! 9.50 Oamaru ...depart 7.3017.50 4. 20 Town Belt ... „ * .„ • Pukeurijun.... „ 7.43 ... 4.43 Richmond ....  * ... * Hilderthorp ... „ * ... * Waitaki S , 8.12 ... 5.15 Waitaki N, ... „ 8.20 ... 5.25 Waihao ... „ • ... * Studholme Tun, „ 9.15 20 6.20 Hook ... „ * ... • Makikihi ,„  9.42 2.16 6.47 Otaio ... „ 9.56 c 7.x St. Andrews ... „ 10.14 2.34 7.19 Normanby ... „ * ... * Timaru ... „ 10.50 3,3 7.55 Timaru ...depart 7.30 3.17 ... 5.20 Washdyke Jun. „ 7.43 5.32 Seadown ...  * ... ,_ * Arowhenua ... „ * * Temuka ... „ 8.14 3.49 ... 6.3 Winchester (for Geraldine) ... „ 8.30 4,1 .... 6.20 Orari (for Geral- dine ... „ .4 * ... 6.35 Rangitata S. ... „ I * — Do. Island ...  Baling ... „ • • Hinds ... „ 957 * Windermere ...  * .... ... ,„ Winslow (for Longbeach. „ „ 10,17 * •« ••• Tinwa ,„, 10.31  Ashburton arrive 10.40 5.27 ... a.m. Ashbuiton depart 10.55 5-37 7-*° Dromore ... „ * * * Chertsey ... „ 11.34 * 7.49 Rakaia ... „ 11. 53 6.19 8.9 Dunsandel ... „ 12.30 * 8.46 Selwyn „,  12.40 * 8.57 Burnham „ 12.57 * 9«'5 Rolleston Jun. arrive I 1. 8 y.ll ... Rolleston Jun. depart i.xi 7.13 ~b Weedon's ... „ * b b Templeton ...  1. b b Hornby ...arrive 1. b Hornby depart 1.44 b ~P, Sockburn ...  * b * Middleton ... „ * b 10.9 Addington Tun,  2.4 b Christchurch arrive 2 f io 7.55 * Platforms only. Trains do not stop at these unless required. Notice should be given to the guard at the previous slopping station by any passenger wishing to alight at one of thesepjatforms, b Trains stop to put down passengers only. c Stops on Saturdays only, if required. + Starts from Rangitata on Saturdays only, on other days it starts from Orari. CHRISTCHURCH AND LYTTELTON, Passenger trains leave Christchurch at 6,55, 7«3°» 8.5, Q-5, 10.25, a-m., 12.0, 1,35, 2.40, 4°» 5«3°» °> l Si 6,50. 8.15, p.m,, arrive m Lyttelton 7.20, 7.55, 8.30, 9.30, 10.50, a.m., 12.35, 1.50, 3.5, 5.5, 6.40, 7.15, 8.40, p.m. Trains leave Lyttelton for Christchurch at 6.50, 7.30, 8.35, 9.35, 11.20, a.m., 12.40, 2.0, 3.25, 4.30, 5.15, 6.0, 7.20, 9.0, p.m., arrive m Christchurch 7.15, 7.55, 9.0. 10.0, n.45, a.m., 1.5, 2.25, 3.50, 4.55, 5.40, 6.25, 7-45. 9.25, P.m. Extra Trains. An extra train on Thursdays leaves Christ- church for Lyttelton at v.15 p.m., and on Saturdays at 10.0 p.m. An extra train leaves Lyttelton for Chvistchurch on Thursdays at 11.45 p.m., and on Saturdays at 10.30 p.m. RAKAIA AND ASHBURTON FORKS BRANCH. To Methven a.m. p.m. Rakaia ... depart ,0a 6.40 Hatfield ... „ 10 i Somerton .„ „ t X Mitcham »„  t $ Sherwood ... „ j J Lauriston ... „ £53 7.33 Urrall , 10. t Lyndhurst ...  t J Cairnbrae .... „ t t Methven ... arrive jo 810 To Rakaia a.m. a.m, p.m. Methven ... depart 06.40 Cairnbrae ... „ j t $ Lyndhuvst ... „ j j j Urrall $ t t Lauriston ... „ 7.17 8.32 5.12 Sherwood ... „ } t t Mitcham ...  t t t Somerton ...  { t t Hatfield ... „ t X I Rakaia... ... arrivej 8.0 9.15 J 5.55 X Platform only. a Runs on Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays. b Runs on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays. The 'others run daily. MOUNT SOMERS BRANCH, To Mount Somers p.m. Tinwald Junction _ ...depart 5.21 Chelmsford ,„ , ,  \ Westerfield , + Hackthome Road .„ ... „ I Valletta ... ... ... „ Arurnn mm •, m , „ J Cavendish ... ,  J Mount Somers arrive 6,45 To Tinwald a.m. Wount Somers depart Cavendish .- .» ,» „ 1 \nama , v „ "j: /alctta .. .„ ... „ Sackthorne road . v i«. *i> iVesterfield •• .  IThclnisford . M la , ...  J li^ald function y, .uairlye p|<|



Public Notices. 1 HCEMORBHOIDICON A SURE CUBE for PILES. Anew 1 discovery. Forwarded to any address - on receipt of 7b 6d. Communications strictly confidential. WALTER B. MOSS, Ashbnrton. ]pj TT A W X I N S While thanking his Customers for the Buccess already obtained m hJB new enter- prise, has jast received a fresh supply and is prepared to Bell as Cheap aa any House m Aehburton. Also, — A new line of Men's, Ladies' and Chil- dren's Boots and Shoes, jU3t m from the Manufacturer. 0 H earnestly solicits a call. Motto : Small profits and quick returns qiO MEET THE TIMES C. TRUCKLE, PROPRIETOR of the Prince Albert Boarding - House, Wills Street ABhburton, next Oddfellows' Hall, while thanking his many Friends and Customers for their liberal support for the past 10 years, solicits a continuance of the same. Board and .Lodging, 14s 16s, 18s pet week ; or 3s per day. Board only, 10s per week. Dinnere only, 4s per week, Good accommodation for Families, and private rooms for Ladiea. 7 52 fI^OWLE'S PENNYROYAL AND JL STEEL PILLS FOR FEMALES quickly correct all Irregularities, and relieve the distressing symptoms bo pre- valent with the sex. Boxes la l|d and Is 3d, of all Ohemlsts and Patent Medicine Vendors. Prepared only by The Lincoln and Midland Counties Drag Co., Lincoln, England. Wholesale of all the Wholesale Houses. Beware of Imitations. ._ BLANOAKD'S IODINE OF IRON PILLS 4 PPROVED l>y tho Academy of Medicine f\. of Paris, are specially recommended by the Modicßl Celebrities of the World fcr Scrofnla (Tumors, King's Evil, etc), thz wily atagea of Consumption, Constitutional Weak- ness, Poorness of Blood, and for stimulating and regulating its periodic course. None genuine unless signed "Blancard, 40, rue Bona- parte, Paris." Sold by Druggists and Otemiec througuouc he (.olonief fnOWLE'S pennyroyal and steel pills foe X females quiokly correct all Irregulari- ties and relieve.the distress ag symptoms so prevalent with the sex, Boxeß Is lsd and 2s 9d, of all ohemlsts. Prepared only by E. T. Towle, ohemlut, Nottingham, Eng- land. Wholesale of <ul the wholesale douses, — Beware of imitations. 1 12 FOB COUGHS, COLDS, Bbonohiti Asthma, Coryza, Influenza, Con sumption, &o. RAY'S COMPOUND OF LINSEED, Aniseed, Senega, Squill, Tola, &o with Chlorodyne. KAY'S COMPOUND, a demulcent expectorant, for Coughs, Colds, irad Chest Complaints. TRAY'S COMPOUND, for Oonghs,«nd JIV. Colds, is eqaally serviceable for Horses and Cattle. KAY'S TIC PILLS, a opeolfio In Neuralgia, Face-ache, «frc. Con- tains Quinine, Iron, «&o. r>(OA.GULINE.— Cement for Broken \j A rtioles. Sold Everywhere, Sole Makers:— KAY BROS., Stock- port, England PRINTING 07 ALL KINDS TNOLUDING- Billheads Circulars * Memoranda m Forms Agreement* Liem Conditions o Sain Cataloguer Posters, «feo., And every description of LEGAL AND 00MMEE0 AL LETTER-PRESS >xeouted at lie shortest notice and m the LATESTDESIGNB SP^JOUL •o4 moat favorable terms ouerea to WHOLESALE 040'jJiRSS iSHBURTON GUARDIAN OFFICE



Business Notices. TO LET— A. Five-roomed Houae la Cox Street, at present m the occu- pation of Me Olaridge _ T. BULLOCK. ! TO LET— At a very low rental, a large \ building fronting East Street, suit- able for a grain and chaff store. T. BULLOCK. ■ "~ I A SHBUBTON PERMANENT £\. BUILDING & INVESTMENT SOOIET*. The above Soolety payß Interest at the rate of 4$ per oent. per annom for De- posits at Call, 5 per cent, per annum for three montha, and 6 oent. per annum tf fixed for 6 mouth* or over. J WARD. WaFiger. Office :- Arcade Oh&n.oeia, xJmrneit ■tree* fT" EATING'S POWDER destroys oth |\. fleas, moths, bedtles, and all nseots, whilst qnlte harmleaa to domestio animals. In exterminating beetles the access of this powder is extraordinary. Is perfeotly olean In application, ac article you pnrohasb Is KEATING'*- Imitations are noxious and Ineffectual Bold In tins, 6d, Is, and 2s 6d eaob, by chemists. 1 MOUNT SOMERS & METHVEN ROYAL MAIL OOAOH. On and after January Ist, 1885, the ! nnderslgned will ran & Coach eaoh Mon- day, Wednesday and Saturday, starting at aoon from Hood's Hotel, Mount Somers, for Sprlngbum and Alford Forest, there oonneotlng wlthDafTs Ooaohfrom Mothven .•aturnlhg same evening. Fares — Spring- burn, 2s, return, 3s j Alford Forest, v return, 6t. 1 87 T. HIX. rniNWALD AND MOUNT SOMERS L RAILWAY. MOUNT SOMERS AND CAVENDISH ROYAL MAIL OOAOH. The above Ooaoh leaves Hood's hotel or Cavendish Railway Station every day, meeting each train. Passengers by morning train may pro- ceed by coach to Alford Forest, thence to Methven m time for the last train for ( Ohristchurch, or may return In time for he last train for Ashburton. Parcels ant" Orders will reoelve every attention, He rsee and Buggies on hire. In JOHN HOOD E. S. BEAN, COAL AND FIREWOOD MERCHANT, BEGS to inform hia Friends and the PudiJc generally that he has some !Uav9 B r idge Timber on hand, and is prepa c to take orders for Timber Either for Bridge or Honse Building v pooes* BEST NEWOABTLE, MAL"VERN, A3ND WSSTPOBT COAL m Stock, deliveied OHEAPEBT RATES. R. 8. BEAN, West Street, Ashbnrton. MYARD AND BLAYN PAPER SIXTY years of great BUCcesß proclaim superiority m the treatment of Violent Colds, Irritation of the Chest, Aching, Sprain Sprains, Sores, Scalds, Corns, Bunions, Sof Come, etc. This medicino, the property o which has been established more than half a century by thousands of cures, is of an invalu- able ÜBe m many inflammatory diseases against which there are not many effi actons remedies, and is therefore justly considered by *■ great number of our most eminent physicians as the most active and least irritating agent m the bovo affectionß. In order to avoid counterfeiting, Messrs Fayard and Blayn's signature has to be required on every roll of paper and on che box. Wholesale 80, Rue Baint-Mcrri, Paris (Franco) and sold by all Chemista m tho oloniea; H. Matson and Co. FOR SALE Woolpacks Woolpacks Woolpacks. iTHE HEAVIEST AND BEST IN ASHBURTON. H. MATSON & CO. , Money to Lend IN L LARGE k OR ; SMALL SUMS. Apply H, MATSON & CO. ] c I HAVE BEEN APPOIKTISD AQBNT *Vil THE MERCANTILE FINANCE 'CO., G.HRIST.OHUECH, Who ate prepared to'advanc^MoneyJupon BILLS OJ* SALE,- MORTGAGE OF STCOK, CROP LIENS» OK OTHEE SECURITY. D. THOMAS,



Public Notices O > ft I 1 P Ij m© 1 H © Ha « X > j « hMi«S pr s j£ * 2 ASHBURTON WOOLLEN FACTORY CO. ANDREW ORR RECEIVED Firet Prize for the Aeh burton Woollen Factory Co'a Goods at the Annual Show for Tweeds, Blankets, Flannels, Fingerings, Bugs, &o. Why eend for Goods Manufactured elsewhere, when we have Fir6t-class Goods made up m the plaoe, and about £6000 Spent annually on wages, benefiting hundreds of people directly and indirectly Support Local ludusfF, PURCHASE YOUE &OOi)S ROM andrew our. "tSald racing club. ANNUAL MEETING. JANUARY 2nd, 1883. President. Donald Mclean. Viob-Presidknts. J. 0: N. Giigg and 0. M. Strachey Judge. Matthew Stitt. Etewauub. James Uegp, Gko. Jai^es, H. Powler, M. Fcott,O. Jephson. Treaburek. M. ScotL. Starier. David Thomas. Clerk of the Soales. Stephen Clark; Ulerk ok the Course. B. Hanks. Handicatpkus The Commiitee. First Race to start punctually at 12.80, 1. Handicap Hurdle Race, of 15 sovb; over 6 flights of hurdles, about 3ft 6in high. Second horse to receive 50s from the stake. Nomination, 10a ; acceptance, ss. IJ miles. 2i Novel Hurdle Race, of 20 aova ; over 6 flights of hurdles, about 3ft Gin high. Winner to bo sold by auction, and the whole of the proceeds to go to the fands of the Club. Weight lOflt. Post entrance 10b. 1£ miles. 3, Tinwald Cur Handicap, ef 80 bovb. Second horse to receive £5 from the » take. Nomination, 15j; acceptance, 153, 1& miles. 4, Trotting Race, Time Handicap, of IB soys. Second bora a to receive 50a from the Btake. No weight under lOst. Nomina- tion, 10s ; acceptance, sj. Pull snd go. 6. Maiden Race, of 10 boys. Weight for age. Entrance, 10s. 1 mile. 6. Flying Handicap, of lOsnvs. Entrance lCs. Cup winter to carry 71b penalty. 6 furlongs. 7. Novel Haoe, of 20 boys. Winner to be j sold by auction, acd the whole ot the pro ceeds to go to the funds of the Club. Post entry, 10a, Weight, Bstnp. 6 far- longs. 8. Consolation Handicap, of 10 sovb. En- trance, 10*. 1 mile. 9. Hurry Scurry, for entrance money. En- trance, 10s. For horses that have never won public money. Catch weights. RULES AND BEGULATIONS. I 1. No entry for the above Races will to re- ceived except on the condition that all dis- [ putes, claims, and objections arising out of the racing shall be decided by the fcto^an'e, or whom they may appoint, their decision on all points cennected with the earning ont of this programme to ba final 2. C. J.C. rules will be m force. 3. The races a»e open to any horao com- monly resident m the district from the Ist of Octobor, 1887, to the dnte of meating, and owned by a person who has resided m tho district during the same period. d. The district above mentio ed is bounded on tho north by the Selwjn, and on the south by the Orart. 5. Five per cent will bo deducted from tto grcsa of all monies payable m accordance with this programme for expenses of the courso. 6. No protest will be received unless lodged within 15 minutes after the race hos been run, to which the prot tt refers, and must be ac- companied by £2 m cash. 7. Horses breaking m the Trot must pull and ro, "and trot to tho satisfactiou of the Stewards. 8. All nominations and acceptances [go to iho funds of tho Club. NOMINATION P. All nominations mueb bg accompanied*by fees, ago, name, description of horse, colors of rider, to be m tbo hands of the Secretary, ad. dressed (Scott's Hot 1, Tinwald, boforo 10 p.m. on Satuid»y, December 10th, 1887, WEIGHTS- Weights will be declared on Saturday, 17th December, 1887. ACCEPTANCES, Acceptances and Mndea entries must bo m the hands of the Secretary, at Scott's Hotel, Tinwald, not later than 10 p.m. on Tuesday. December 27tn, 1887. I An efficient Band will be on the ground, also a totalisator of the most approved make, Charges— Adnlts, la each , children, half pxice ; carriages, 2a 6d each ; horeee m sad'%, QYB.II JJSPfISON, JO " Secretary,



Stratz and Co T TP Q TRATZ & C* 0 PBAOTIOAL WATCHMAKERB, JEWEL LER3, AND MANUFACTURERS, 261 HIGH STREET, CHBIBTOHURGH. WE are manufacturing on the Prfmise* moot of our Large and Varied Stock of Watehee, Clocks, and Jewellery, and are offering the same to the Public at LEBB IHAN WHOLESALE PRICE. The reason we can Bell Cheaper than anyone eke is that we aie OUR OWN MANUFACTURERS} OOR OWN IMPORTERS, AND OUR OWN RETAIL DEALERS. Belling our Goods direct from our Workshops to the Public, thereby saving the Wholesale Merchants' profits, the 20 p # er cent, duty freight, end other expenses which the oidinary Retail Dealer has to pay. J. F. STRATZ & CO.'S i Own Manufactured English Hunting Levere ; capped and jewelled movements, strong SteiliDg Silver Cases- Price £3 10s. Warranted 10 years, Regular value . for £5 10s. OUR OWN MANUFACTURED ETglißh Hunting Levers, very strong, «' Hall Marked " Stirling Silver Oaßes, sir- tig he and (font-proof, capped extra jewelled movements, real gold balance, £i 10s. Same quality cannot be bought elsewhere uuxjer £7 7s. Warranted 16 Years. OUR OWN MANDFACIURED Enplish Levers at £5 103, with real chronometer balance, jewelled movement, capped, extra Btout P Ceding Silver Cases. A splendid Timekeeper, well worth £8 10s. Warranted 20 Years. OUR OWN MANUFACTURED English Hunting Levers at £6 63, same quality sold elee where for £10 10a. Theao Watches are vary strongly constructed, with real compensation balance, capped and extra j swelled movements in'air- tight end dust-proof Gates of Solid Sterling Silver, and are warranted 26 years. NOTICE, The above Watches are registered and protected by law, and anyone offering worth- fogs imitations or infringing on our rights will be prosecuted. ROTHERHAM WATCHES. A leading firm m Christchurch having repotted that they alone sold Genuine Rotherbam Watcheß, and those sold by all other Jewellers were not genuine, we bexeby I offer a Reward of £50 to them or anyone else who ran prove that the Rotherbam .English Levers that I am selling at £3 16s ate not genuine. J. F. STEATZ & CO. Have a large assortment «f Ladies' Wa'ohto both m Silver an«* Gold, hand- somely engraved Cases, " Hall Marked " Prices : In Silvei, fiom 265 ; m gold, from £3 33. Beantifnlly finished, and very Buitable for Christmas presents. A Written Guarantee vith everj Watch. JEWELLERY. Ladies' and Gents' 3old and Silver Jewellcy of every dnsrription k-jpt m Stock, or mad** to rrder on the Premises on the shortest notice. IKSPICTION IKVITKD. CUTLERY. i-drz n Knives and Forks, white or black handler, for 8s Gd. Beat quality Tabl« Knives, 7a 6J i d<Z">n. Fo;kB white metal, Electro Silver-plated, 5i 6d i-dozon. Tea Spoons, white metal, warranted to wear white, 3s 6d £-dozen. Table Spoons, white metal, warranted to «ear white, 7a 6d §-dczen. Electro Plated Cruet Stands from 10s 6d SPECTACLES AND EYE- GLASSES To suit all sights, from Is a pair upwards. If cheaper SPECTACLES are wanted we can supply yon with them for 3d a pair. As we have had great practical experience m the manufacturing of SPECTACLES, we would strongly advice you not to wear the com- monest Spectacles, as they will most likely do your sight more harm than good. YOUK SIGHTTESTED FREE OP CHARGE. Invalids and others requiring SPECTACLES and are not able to come into town, if they will send their addrees, I will forward io them a Bight Gmge by which meanß they can find out what number SPECTACLE they require, without having the inconvenience of comiug into town. Repairing done m all ita branches on the premises " Waterbury Watches," '• Hitch- ccck," and " May's Idea?" patent Law pB re- paired. All matcrialß kipt m stock. All orderß accompanied with Post Offico order or cheque, will be foiwardod by retain mail. Ealisiastlcn given or money relu:nod. J. F. STRATZ & CO. 2GI JiIGH STRBET, CHRISTCEURCH.



The Stud. mHE AMERICAN TROTTING HORSE Blackiood Abdallah, Will atand this season at Lyndhurat, Dun das, and at owner's Stablo, Asbburton. For particulars apply to MAX. FBIEDLANPER. TO TRAVEL THIS SEASON IN THE METETVEN AND LAURISTON DIS TBIOTB. fpHE CLYDESDALE COLT,— Diplomacy. Bred by John Grigg, Esq., of Long- beach. Diplomacy's sire is Lord Beacons- field, dam Pleasant by Prince Charlie. For particulars and terms apply to D. McKENDRY, 10+18 Cairnbrae. TO TRAVEL THIS SEASON IN THE ASHBURTON, WAKANUI, AND SURROUNDING DISTRICTS. mHE CLYDESDALE ENTIRE COLT, Johnny's Fancy. Bred by Mb Jambs Gow, of Taieri, by Lord Salisbury, dam Sally 2nd. For particulars and terms, apply to MAX FRIEDLANDE 9t148 Propr TO STAND THIS SEASON, AT OWNER'S LIVERY STABLES, BURNETT STREET. fIIHE THOROUGHBRED ENTIRE Athlete ; Bred by Mb Sibbald, of Bnrke's Pass. ATHLETE is a beautiful brown, and stands 15 hands 3 inches high. Ho is by Detractor, dam Promised Land. Detractor iiby the celebrated Traducer, Promised Land by The Pier. For extended pedN gree tee N.Z. Stud Book. For particulars and terms apply GEO. F. SCOTT, Proprietor. IQ-j-97 Bazaar Livery Stables. TO STAND THIS BEASON. mHE .THOROUGHBRED STALLION Wizard, By King of Clubs, dam Charm> both Imported, "WIZARD is half brother to Spade Guinea and Stonyhuret, and full brother to Charmer, and was bred by the Middle Park Stud Company. He is a beautiful whole-colored chestnut, and •hows grand power and quality. For full particulars apply to 0. KEArtNS, Or Wm. HEALV, Proprietors, 9 # 12 • Ashburton. TO TRAVEL THE ASHBURTON AND LONGBEACH DISTRICTS. ! mHE CLYDESDALE EKTIRB, Young Major. YOUNG MAJOR is by Major, who was imported to Tasmania from England by B. Q. Kebmode, Esq. He took first prize at the Royal Society's Show m England, and many first prizes m Tasmania. YOUNG MAJOR was bred by Mr James Stark, hiß dam, Smiler, imported from lasmania, where she was a first prize taker, and her progeny gained many awards. Tsbms : One Mare £3 ; groomago, 6s, payable first service. For 3or more mares, property of one owner, special terms may be agreed on. ANDREW DAWSON, Proprietor, ► 131 Waterton. TO STAND THE SEASON; AT - GROVE FARM' TINWALD, mHE THOROUGHBRED HORSE, Perkin flTarbeckll, PEDIGREE. £ Touchstone | Newmlnster.; Deeswing CO .-5 ~ CO I"* Palma Emilius — j* Francesca H-S " " h> » Voltaire 1 -J Voltigeur L( j= * Martlia Lynn 0s " = q weetbriar _ , ij, £ Stockwe rr. Eglantine ft] -l 77 QJI.S l « k .— 5 - Beeswing % I — . ■■ \j te 2? Pa/ma Kruilius _^j^ rrancesca fl v.S,o Melbourne J g - 3 Prime Ministe, H $ c «a. Candlestick Prime Warden *= v> Maid of # Burghlcy • . PEBKIN WARBECK 11. has splendid action, possesses great strength, is as handsome as they are made, and is a horse calculated to throw a moat valuable clues of racing or other stock, An examination of his pedigree will show that he possesses a double strain of the celebrated Adventurer blood, and ie one of the very best bred animals m the Southern Hemisphere, The snna of Newtninster have, as a family been more successful at the stud than any family of modern days, and with the exception of Bermit, who is now standing m England at 200 guineas, Adventurer, the graodsire of Terkin Warbeck 11, has produced the most winners of tbc-m all. For further particulars apply to EDWABD GATES, iGjuye Farm, . . . _ TinwaW*