The Ashburaton Guardian.

VOL VIl.-N01996.

ASHBURTON. WEDNESDAY. NOVEMBBE 14. ISBB

PRICB-uiNTE PENNY



PuUic Not ces. bakeeT^bkos BUILDERS, UNDERTAKERS, &0,, Corner Wakanul Road aDd Gaua street;  . _ (Next Objttral Hotbl.) Or at Baker and Brown's Coach Faotorr mvelook street j BARGAINS J BARGAINS J MOISOIsr. Impermeable and Practical Bootmaker, BEGS to announce his first CLEARING SALE, commencing October Ist. for ONE MONTH only, when he will offar to the public hfs choice stock of beat English* and Colonial ' BOOTS AND SHOES, of all descriptions, at prices that will command a ready Sale for Caah, . J.M, has alwayß on hand goods' of his 'i own make and made to measure, which, m™lKo\? ASmol i' NEATNESS, and JiLEGANCE, cannot be surpassed, as hS W a thorough expert m this line; .-<:« A. Repairs neatly executed. :i TANCRED BTBBET, Next the OLTTB Aehburton. Wm« Zander, TOBACCONIST FISHING TACKLE AND FANCY GOODS EMPORIUM, AND HAIR DRESSING SALOONS EAST STREET, HAS mnob pleasure m announcing that he has to arrive, ex "Aorangi/ a Grand Assortment of Fanoy Goods of every description, and as he must make - room for these he,.haa RE-MCARKBD all the Stock, and every item is now obtain- able at a very oohßlderable-plaoonnt. v Special Arrangements made to Olubtj. Large Stock of Fiflhinß Tackle, Inolndint everything rcqulaite fo^the Sport. .. ,«■ Cricketing, Lawn Tennis, and Football ''"- Materials;* Meeraohanm. Pipes and To- baoconista Goods m Variety, The Hair Dreaalng Department is now In oharge of a firat-claßß Tonaorial Artist, and to meet the times the. oharge for hale ; cutting is reduaed to a nimblo Sixpence Ladlea Hale worked ap on the Piemlees at shortest notloo. Wigs on bire. Note the Address — MONTGOMERY'S BUILDINGS, - Eetat Straet, AahbartoD. h;j; wood & Ob : BTATIONERS' HALL, Jfriedlander'a Buildings Ashbarton. NEW BOOKS. A LARGE Ssleotion of the latest cheap Editions. ' ' Nej7 Books for Sohool Prizes and Presentation In great variety. A special disoount to School and Library Com mlttees CHRISTMAS AND NEW YE4R CARDS, New Season 1888-89. A LARGE AND BEAUTIFUL ASSORTMENT Now re»dy for Inspection, InoJudlng Obromo, Hand Painted, and Photo Cards o New Zealand Scenery, suitable fo» •ending to Friends m other parts of the werld. Large stock of Stationery and Account Books of every description. Writing Oaaos and Desks, Scrap, Photo, and Fern Albums, Work Boxob, Purses, Card Cases, Pocket Bookß.Photo Frames, and every description of Fancy Stationery. LETTS DIARIES FOR A 389. Commercial, Rough, and Pocket Serlee, IT. J. WOOD & CO, STATIONERS' HALL, ASHBURTON. " Zealandia" Boots HAVE the Highest Reputation m the Colonies. f w—mmm i, _ .-.trounced at the Indian and Colon/al Sxhib^on a 8 the FINEST m the Whole Exhibition. "ZKALANDIM-and yon wilf nß T°r ase any other Brand. Oar Patented "PARAGON 800T 1 \ and » INDESTRUCTIBLE TOES. »■ F or aoys and Girls are Splendid Llneb for Hard Wear, None are GenoiAe unless branded on tno 0016 And every pair la absolutely Warranted to ive Good Wear. Sold by the-leading Boot Dealers ana j n £? , toreß thr °ag^out NewZeaUnd und Wholesale by CHRtSTCHURCH,



Public Notices. TTOPB FOR TH E DE a F. — Nlohoh»ii r ' ' JLJ. Improved Parent Artificial Eat Drums, Tbe only Bare, e»«y, sad uuseeo device need to permanently reistoro bearing. Beoommended by eolentlfio men of Europe and Amerioa Write for free illustrated description book to J. 11. Nioholsoh, Lincoln's Inn Chambers, William street;, Melbourne. ASHBUBTON "GUABDIAN.'J DUNEDIN AGENCY. j\TR B. T. WHEELER, Stafford Street, Danedln, has been appointed onr Agent SD«i will be able to arrange terme with advertisers for oontraot advertise tnente, TjWR the Blood istheLife— Clark's worli Mj famed Blood Mixture, warrapted t cleanse the blood from all imparities fron whatever cauaeß arising. For ecrofala scurvy, skin and blood diseases, am scores of all kinds its effects are marvel lotts. Thousands of testimonials. Sole m bottles 4s 6d and 11s each by chemist) and patent medicine vendors everywhen Pole proprietors : The Lincoln and Midland Counties Drag Co , Lincoln, England 11] tb;e ashbueton Woollen Manufacturing Co., Ltd. SUBSOBIBED CAPITAL, £11,000 DIRECTORS: G. H. Gbebnwood, Chairman, Gw>. Jamebon 0. J. Habper .-.; H. Fbikdlindeb A, Habbison John Obr D, H. Bbowh, rpHE Directors are prepared to reoelve DEPOSITS at the following rates of interest : — If fixed for 12 months seven per cent If fixed for 6 months six pec oent If deposited at oa 11 five percent J. H. TWENTTMAN, Secretary, LEVIATHAN BAILWAY mEMPEBANOE TJOTEL (Opposite the Bailway Station), DUNEDIN MBS SILK - - Proprietress. Begs to inform her friends and the Fablio generally that she has purohaaed the above Hotel, and respectfully sollolts a share of their Bupport. The Hotel is the largest and most com- jnodlouß_of Us kind m Danedln, and can offer aoodmraqcTitron not to be exoelled j having been thoroughly renovated since the now proprietress - took possession j and will now be fonnd most comfortable. VISITOBS Will find every civility and aooommoda* tlon, and the aim of the Proprietress will be to give her patrons every satisfaction. N.B. — Befreshments can be obtained In the ihape of Tea, Ooffee, and Cocoa on arrival: and Quests wlahingto go airay by early train can depend on being called In ample time, if they will only make their wishes known 4 156 H.&E. Graigkead WISH TO ANNOUNCE 10 THEIR CUSTOMERS' TEAT THBY HAVB REMOVED TO COLEMAN'S BUILDINGS, TANCEED STEEET. — ALSO- Thafc they have now In Stook a Large and Varied Assortment of TWEEDS, COATINGS, &c, suitable for the present Season, STYLE AND SIT AIL THAT CAN BE DISKED H. & E. CRAIGHEAD TAILOES, TANOBED STBEET, ASHBURTON, ASHBURTON _HI6H SCHOOL. ESTABLISHED 1881; Teaching Stabf, Boys' School. — Mr J. B. Buchanan, Ist B. A., University College, London. Girls' School.-— Miss Saundkrs, Canter- bury College, Ohiiotohurch ; Miss Gbubb, Trinity College, Dublin. AT this Institution pupils of both loxes have the opportunity of aoqulrlng the elements of a liberal edu- cation. The subjects of Study are those wraally taught »t Secondfiiy Sohoolfl ; bul the ordinary course may be modified to meet speolal oases, if Id the Interest oi the Pupils such a plan Is judged advla •ble. . The year Is divided Into thr terms. All fees are payable In advauie. per term Pupils under 12 years of age ... £2 2s „ over 12 years of age ... £2 16« Music (extra) ... ... ... £i i B I Fee or attending music (only), ... £2 2s 1 Drawing and Painting. (only) ... £1 1 B A term's notioe required before the removal of a pupil. For farther detail* apply to the Head-



Tie Glasgow Drapery and Clothing Company's SALE OF ASSIGNED STOCK STILL CONTINUES. FOR the next TENT DAYS we have decided to offer the BALANCE of our STOOK of OLOTHISG, DRESS GOODS, CALICOS, SHEETINGS, TOWELS, BLANKETS, QUILTS, «c, at LESS THAN ENGLISH COST. Intending Porchaßera are invited to examine the Stock without boing pressed to bay. I The Shop i» m EAST STREET, next Patching's, the Sailmaker, Glasgow Drapery and Clothing Company. 1 J. G. MACKINTOSH, (Late of Mbbsbs A. andT, Ihglib), . Manager, _ _|- W.GREGG AND COMPANY, PUKE BLENDED TE^S, NEW SEASON, 1888-9, N Jlb AND liß PACKETS, 2lb FANCY CANISTERS an© 6ib and 10lb TINS, TRY THESE BLENDS. TEY THESE BLENDS. {BEAGLE II -((hhibxtiouJl (CLUB % £er lb. JJ V per ib * JJ \. P er lh 'J/ ONE TRIAL WILIj ESTABLISH THEIR CONSTANT USE. To be obtained from JOHN ORR AND CO., EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. 9 IC2 THE HORNSBY REAPER STILL VICTORIOUS. AT the XgBICULTUBAL SHOWS held m Australia during August and September last the following Prizeß were awarded to the HORNSBY LIGfIT-DBAUGHT STEEL SHEAF-BINDING HARVESTER [ When m competition with the WOOD, MABSEY, DEERING, MoOORMIOK, iOSBOBNE, HOWARD, and BUCKEYE MACHINES. AT COROWA HORNSBY FIRST PRIZE MURTON HOKNSBY FIRST PRIZE ROCHESTER HORNSBY FIRST PRIZE STAWELL HORNSBY FIKST PRIZE WIDDERBUFN HORNSBY FIRST PRIZE BNOWTOWN No Priza offered. Hornaby recommended Farmers are invited to call and inspect the MONARCH OF THE HARVEST FIELD. AT MR GEO. JAMESON'S STORES, ASHBURTON AND RAKAIA. The Massey Toronto Light Binder THE ENVY OF ALL MANUFACTURERS. THE YIOTOR IN EVERY CONTEST. THE MOST SUBSTANTIAL iiIEND* OF THE FARMERS, THIS WONDERFUL REAPER AND BINDER IS NOW ON VIEW AT OUR STORES, WEST STRffET WE] INVITE INSPECTION OF THIS LITTLE BUT STRONG 1 THIS SMALL BUT GREAT THIS LIGHT BUT DURABLE m: j\. a hi isr c EVERiaFARMER SHOULD GO AND SEE THIS MASSEY SOLID TRUE r-XOELLENT r-OONOMICAL I JGHT ÜBE I BUSTWOBTHY |- NVIED I- FFIOIENT I IKED IMPI^ BSTEDfcEJfiil»ist» tUNDUBXNG: L»DLES3 L.ADDED FRIEDLANDER BROS. SO34E_AQBNTS FOR W.Z



ASHBUBTON COAL 'and FIREWOOD DEPOT. RH T)EAN begs to Inform his • O. X> frlenda and the publlo generally that In consequence of the great Increase In the price of Coal, he has aeoared a consignment of the celebrated Kaltan- gata Coal, cheaper, cleaner, and far superior to Newoaitle Coal, Also In Stock— Mount Somera, fifalvern, West- port, and Newcastle Goal. Firewood, Poet and Rails, Stakes, Strainers, etc, eto , Oats, Bran, Sharps, Potatoes, baff Ohlokwheat, etc. R. S. BEAN, West Street. GLASGOW DRAPERY and CLOTHING COMPANY will open on Friday 500 WANTED TO PUBCHASE P. O'CONMLL'S TENTS. TENTS. TENTS. FLAGS, TARPAULINS, NETS HOUSE CLOTHING, HALTEBB OILSKIN CLOTHING, LOIN CLOTHS COACH AND BUGGY APBONS, GARDEN AND DELIVERY HO HE. BUTTERS, APBONS AND BLEVATOBS For all makes of Machines. HAMBS, PLOUGH AND LEADING CHAINS, SADDLERY, Em Save your money and purchase of the Maker P. O'CONNELL Al TENT DEPOT Moore Street,; Ashbiiton (Next Royal Hotel, i >



PHOTOGRAPHERS, ir^p 218 High Street, * . Christcharoh John Hanger, SADDLE, COLLAR. A&D HARNESS MAKER, HAYING purchased the bosfness o Mr A. Ibelanj>, and removed into those commodious premises lately ooou- pled by him In Barnett Street, begs most sincerely to thank bis customers for past suppor and sollolts a continuance of the same whloh he will strive to deserve by keeping the best stock of Saddlery and Harness, and striot attention to business, combined with good workmanship and Reasonable oharges. Repairs neatly and promptly attended to Charles Ray, MECHANICAL ENGINEEE, REPAIRS Gnnp, Sewing Machine 8, Lawn Mowers, Pumps, etc. BICYCLES and TRICYCLES repaired and extras kept on hand, BICYCLES FOR BALE. ] Engineering m all Its Branches. Opposite Central Hotel, Wakanui Boad



Cheapest House m Ashburton. Prluta, $d, sd, Gd, Bd, lOd UT New Uvllaro and Scmrven > 6d l Ba i lOd,lß,l 6d TT ffeir Straw Hats NefrZephyw, a d, 6d, Bd, lOd, la /*V ffew Hoßlery, Bd, lOd, Is, li 6d, 2« New Sunabadea, rom ( /~\ New Flannelettes, 4Jd, sd, 6d, 9d New Ribbono nd Gloves f New Wash Dresses New Laoea and Aprom T New Lace Oartalns, 2a to 15s New Knlokor Suits, 8a lid T New Men's Shirts, Is 63 to 8i New Jersey Salts Til New Felt Hats New Men's Clothing ~O New Shapes In Collars THE CORNER. THE PUBLIC TRUST OFFICE OF NEW ZEALAND OFFERS GREAT ADANTAGES TA a b° a * t( > make their wllla, and desiring to seoare the 1 U JT JjlvvJUli O faithful exeoutlon of their last wishes. f? T) Qf\ "M Q aboat to marry and make provlalon by marriage JT JuJl\Ov/I.\O oontraot or settlement, TPA TDTriDQniMQ contemplating the seUHng of their estate, or of a I\J 1 JlilvOUll O sum or sums of moaey by troßt deed. TA 'DTr'DOAIVTC desiroua of constituting trusts for* charitable or 1U JTIjIaOUINo benevolent objects. Tfl rnDCIOII TfiIIGTEXG holding moneys m trnat for persons 111 rUnUUN InUOILLO reeident In fchl» colony. All such should obtain detailed information from the PUBLIC TRUSTEE, Customs House Quaj, Wellington, or from ACL AND, BARNES, ANC CO., CHEISTCHURCH, Or D. M. ROBS, TIMARU. N Zealand Fire and Marine Insurance Company ■ Established ••• .„ ... 1852. CAPITAL— ONE MILLION. THE PEEMIER & WEALTHIEST COLONIAL COMPANY, KOTED FOR PROMPTNESS AND XiIBEBALIT^. FIEB AND MARINE BISKS. j ALSO,— RISKS ON GROWING CROPS. TiIRESING [MACHINES, &c, accepted at lowest current rates. GEORGE~~JAMESON, - : AGENT, ASHBURTON. ''ABK'YOttR SKOUIK FUIT~ Bl Al\ . I /a\ \n.Z. INDUBTEIAL GAZETTE A^?T I AQ £• m Mj#S&\ m" Thc blending is entirely aCten- GOU I CClg M Ht!gtf&&\ % dcd to by Mr. Nelson Vimself, ▼ ■▼v _^_ M WMz&SM % who is a Taster of great esperi- E «TM«ffi?ET\ '^k enc ?' ant^ ' las had a special I N TH E Mm ■ ,/r4'S^Ss|ssk m training m the art." | A # /J»smmk\ \ TIMAHU HEBALD. l/r/^-v __ . <*\ B I nSTT l 'inßin\ %" B"n deserves the sup- wlf f ) rj 1 \J m g \ m. P ort Ofall purchasers of Tea ■» **" M #O r^^^^t'-A % M the . article they ofier is B M V CWFRB^^ m s "P enor t? anything we <^O » #*£■ 'J»3ES2]™t^' I£\ have seen m this Colony." %ClW^ IS 1$ r<^TOWv "A %" Mr. Nelson is a pro- O^ IS iuf JS^SSSffi^r *^ Tkfessional ( Taster and THOUGH -W /* p^^^^^^^^V^V'^PßlCES : PURPLE NDE » TEaK AUCKLAND, WE II 6TON, C HRIST3HURCH, DUNEOIN, AGE-NTS EVERYWHERE, SOLD IN ASJTBUETON BY EM. CARSON, HENRY ZANDER .And the principal storekeepers



Public Notices. Pickford & Undrill Take this opportunity of informing the public of Aahburton end County that their new FURNITURE WAREHOUSE AND WORKSHOPS are now m full working order, and replete with a Choice fitook of all NEW GOODS FOR Sale at lowest possible prices, consisting of all Designs m General HOUSEHOLD FUBNITUB? and Fittings. NOTHING On their part will be wanting to induce their patrons to support them m their new premises, which will be fauna 1 far wore convenient and roomy than the Old Shop. Note the Address — TANCEED BTEEET, OPPOSITE AROADF; Sporting. ASHBURTON RACING CLUB SPEING "MEETING. THUEBDAY AND FEIDAY, NOVEMBER 22ND and 23RD, 1888. President— E. G. Wright. Vice-Presi- dent— John Grigg. Judge — Matthew Stitt Stewards— C. W; Purnell, W. B. Den- shire, Hugo Friedlander, W. Lyttelton, E.G. Crisp, J.C.N. Grigg, A.J.Reid, Dr Tweed. Treasurer— David Thomas Clerk of Scales— O. Digby. Clerk op Course — A. Hewson. Handicapprrs — T. Quill Starter — D. Thomas. First Race to start each day at 1 p.m. PROGRAMME OF EVENTS. First Day. 1. Handicap Hurdle Race, of 35 sovsi nomination, 1 soy ; acceptance, I soy ; The second horse to receive 3 soys out of the stake. Over eight flights of hurdles, about 3ft 6in high* Two miles , 2.' County Plate Handicap, of 30 soys; I nomination, I soy ; acceptance, 10s District hors<» only. One mile and a quarter. 3« Ashburton Cup Handicap, of 55 soys ; nomination, i}£ soy; acceptance, 1 soy The second horse to receive 5 soys our of -:-. _ the -stake.^.Oiie..uiUccani!tra,»half: 4. Sprint Handicap, of 25 soys; nomina- tion, 15s; acceptance, 10s. District horses only. Seven furlongs. 5. Novel Race, of 25 soys. Entrance 10s, to be made to the Secretary after the Sprint Handicap is run* The winner to be sold by auction immediately after the race, all the proceeds to go to the funds of the Club* Catch weights. Three quarters of a mile Spring Handicap;, of 30 soys ; nomina- tion, I soy ; accep tance 10s. One mile. 7. Welter Handicap, of 25 soys ; nomina- tion, 15s; acceptance, 10s. District horses only. Two miles. Second Day. it County Hurdle Race Handicap^ 30 soys; nomination, 1 soy ; acceptance, los. The second horse to receive 3 soys out of the stake. Over 6 flights of hurdies, about 3ft 6in high. District horses only. One mile and a half. 2, Racing Club Handicap, of 45 soys; nomination, 1 soy J acceptance, I soy. The second horse to receive 5 soys out of the stake. One mile and a quarter. 3» Handicap District Time Trot, (m saddle) of 20 soys ; nomination, 10s ; acceptance, los. The second horse to receive 2 soys out of the stake. District horses only. Weight not less than lost. Pull-and-go. Three miles. 4 Welter Handicap, of 35 soys ; nomina- tion, 1 soy; acceptance, 1 soy. The second horse to receive 3 soys out of the stake. For horses that have never won an advertised race of 25 soys on the flat. Minimum weight, gst. Two miles. 5. Flying Handicap, of 35 soys; nomina- tion I soy ; acceptance 10s, The second horse to receive 3 soys out of the stake. Five furlongs. 6. Disposal Stakes, of 30 soys; entrance 105 to be made to the Secretary after the Flying Handicap is run The winner to be sold by auction immediately after the race, the whole of the proceeds to go to the funds of the Club. Minimum weight 8 stone. Three quarters of a mile. rules and Regulations. 1 The meeting will be held under tbe rules of racing, and the Ashbuiton Racing Club Rules 2 No entry will be received except on the conditions that all claims, disputes, and ob- jections arising out of the racing shall be de- cided by the Stewards or whom they may appoint. Thtir decision on all points con- nected with the carrying out of this programme te be final. 3 A district horse shall mean any horse that bas been commonly resident m the district between the rivers Selwyn and Opihi, from August 20th, 1888, and up to the date of the forthcoming meeting', and owned by a person who has resided m the said district during the same period. 4 Five per cent will be deducted from the gross of all moneys payable m accordance with this program me for the expenses of the course. 5. All nomination and acceptance fees to go to the funds of the Club. 6. Trotting Race— Horses must trot to the satisfaction of a Referee. 7. The Stewards reserve to themselves the righ to «dd a consolation race to the pro- gramme. NOMINATIONS, All Nominations accompanied by fee, name, age % description, and performances of horse, and colors of the rider must be m the hands of the Secretary not later than 9 p.m. on Saturday, November 3rd} 1888, WEIGHTS. Weights for the first day's handicaps wil be declared on or about November 14th. Weights for the second day's handicaps will be declared at 7 o'clock m the evening of the first day's racing. ACCEPTANCES* Acceptances for the first day's handicaps must be m the hands of the Secretary hot later than 9 p.m. on Monday, November 19th, 1888. Acceptances for the second day's handicaps 10 0' lockn the evening of the first day's ■I G BISSET, . • • Secretary



Pjablic Notices. PYRBTIO SALINE 1b at hand, and taken as occasions ariee. It is the cuire^ and PREVENTIVE of most diseases incident to Tropical and Colonial life. It allays thirst and cools and vitalises the blood m a remarkable manner, speedily removing Constipation, Feverishnessj Fevers, Head- ache, Vomiting, and Liver troubles; Station proprietors, flockmasters. and all residing m up-country stations should be provided, with it. Ask your merchant to •end regular supplies with your other stores, as it Is invaluable to all . Bold \ f all medicine vendors. . LOW VrrALITY. DB. CHtJBOHILL'S Byrtip of Hypophosphite of Lime prescribed by the. faculty for the cure ol Consumption, Chronic Cough and General Debility. iT contains two of the principal in- gradients necessary for building up the Human Frame, and which are con- sidered deficient m the above complaints, vis., Phosphorus and Lime. It cannot be too highly recommended for Delicate Children, Dr. drarchiirg Compound Syrup of HYPOPHOSPHrTES Is real Brain Food, and m cases of Muscular and Nervous Exhaustion has acquired a world-wide reputation. Each bottle bean D*. Churchill's signature. Priee,4fr Prepared only by Swan/ Chemist, jQ G sna iokb, Pa**** "ZEALANDIA' 1 BOOT STORE, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. THE Largest and Best assorted Stook of BOOTS AND SHOES m the Ashburton District. Being direct Impoctes we are enabled to offer the beat productions of the English and Continental Market! at the lowest possible Prloes. Great attention given to Qaality and Fit, and our Patrons may rely upon obtaining GOOD WEARING AND PERFECT FITTING BOOTS and SHOSS. Ladles' Glace, Button and Lace. Ladles' Calf, Kid, Button and Laoe. 1 Ladles' Elastic Sides. Ladles' Walking and Evening Shoes: Ladles' House Boots and Slippers, Qents* Fine Goods. Latest Styles. Children's Boots and Shqes*of all Kinds. la-Oolpnlal make we always keep a fall SMOrtme&t. of the Celebrated Zealand!* Brand, Do not be misled. None are genuine nnlesa branded • ZEALANDIA, . We guarantee all Boots of this make to give GOOD WEAR, and for Quality and Prloe ate THE CHEAPEST IN THE COLONY. Bespoke & Repairing Department This Department is carefolly looked lifter. None but best material used, and the, work done by experienced workmen. New springs put Into old Boots, and all kinds of repalri exeouted promptly. Note the Address— "ZEALANDIA" BOOT STORE. EAST BTBEET. ASHBURTok R. HOMHS, Manager. REID and OH AY, CAMERON STREET, ABHBUBTIfIST "" Makers of IMPROVED D.-FUitBOW PLOUGHS (Made of Best Hammered Scrap Iron, and Winner of First Prize at Melbourne Exhibition.) Over ßoool AT /Over ßooo m use. / Bzduosd Pbioks: \ m n»e. Extra haavy Mould Boards for rough Land m Stock, Reid and Gray's Turnip Powers, with or without Guano Sowers ; all sizes, 1 to 16 Coulters, and 7to 14 inches apart ; made to sow turnips and manure down the same tube, or m two, one following the other. This drill is very speoially commended by all those who have used them. —Testi- monial just received : — Timaru, Ist May. "Messrs Reid and Gray, Dear Sirs, —ln reference to the Turnip and Manure Drill which I purchased from yon m November last year, for George Gray JRuesell, Esq , Otipua, Timaru, I have pleasure m stating that it » the beet Drill I have seen distributing artificial manure, either m dry or damp state ; it never clogs, and easily regulated as to quantity, and - distribute* the manure with, perfect regularity, 1 arid gave good Batietaction.— Youra truly, Alkx Wtuib. Zig-Zag iito/TowB 1 stil maintain their, reputation as the best general purpqs Harrow. Four hundred sets made an sually. •„ Newly Improved Ghaffcutters all sizes, with Balance Fly Wheel, fitted with patent east ateet Mouthpiece, m one piece, which can be - t taken off , and replaced by at ordinary laborer m a few seconds, Cut; three lengtbß of chaff. Portable Screw-Press and Bagging Cbaffcutter, cuts, riddles, elevates, screens and 'presses into the bag at one operation. 1, % 3, and 4 Horse-Powers, simple strong. And easily drawn, universally uoed throughout New Zealand • Jointed Pulverising Dlbq Harrowß, over 700 m use. No farm should be without them. All sizes from 6ft to 12ft. Grain Drills from 11 to 17 Coulters. We make largely for Canterbury and North Island. Cahoun'a Hand Seed Sower, Farm Drays and Waggons, patent Fencing Standards for Folding Sheep, Fencing Wire, Steel, Ir6n, and Barb Wire. Repairs to all descriptiops of Machinery promptly executed on the premiess. CataloguM free on application at Dune. lUn or any of our Branch *» 4*163