The Ashburaton Guardian.

VOL VIl.-N01995

ASHBURTON. TUESDAY, NOVEMBEB 13. 1888

PRICB~UiS T E PENNY



Pnblic Hotlcea. bakebTTSos BUILDERS, UNDBRTAKBBS, s*o.i5 *o.i Oornsr Wakanni Road and Oas« *tieefc m .r, (NBXT OJUOBAI. HOTBIn) Or at Bakor and Brown's Coach Factor* . Havelook street ] i BARGAINS^ BARGAINS? j Mpisqosr, Impermeable and< Praotical Bootmaker, BEGS to announce hie first CLEARING SALE, commencing October Ist, for ONE MONTfI only, when he will offer to the public his choice fctook bi- best English and Colonial ..'■< ; .';•*'. i/i'i BOOTS AND SHOES, of all descriptions, at prices that will command a ready Salelor Cash', • J.M, has always on hand goods of his own make and made to measure, which, for STYLE, FASHION", NEATNifISS, and ELEGANCE, cannot be surpassed, as he Is a thorough expert m this line; Repairs neatly exeouted. tanoreTTstreet, Ne*t the CLnB .ABhburton, -— ~ ' ' ' ■ iii ni« Wm. Zander; TOBACCONIST, FJBHING TACKLE AND FANCY GOODS EMPORIUM, AND HAIR DRESSING SALOOKS EABT STREET, HAS mnoh pleasure In annoaaolng that he has to arrive, ex "Aorangl, ' a Grand Assortment of Fancy; Goods of every description, and bo be rnnst make room for these he has RE- M ARK ED all the Stock, md every item Is now obtain- able at a very considerable Dlsoonnt. Speolal Arrangemeata made to Oluba* Large Stock of Fishing Tackle, Inoludlng everything requisite for the Sport. Cricketing, Lawn Tennis, and Football Materials. Meerschaum Pipes and To- bacconists Goods m Variety, The Hair Dressing Department 1b now In charge of a first-olaas Tonsbrlal Artist, and to meet the times the charge for hale outtiDg Is reduoed to a nimble Sixpence. Ladles Hale worked ap on the Premise* - at shortest notloe. Wigs on hire. Note the Address— MONTGOMERY'S BUILDINGS, Bast Street, Aehbdrtop. H, J. WOOD & 60. STATIONERS' HALL, iTriedlander'n Buildings Ashburton. NEW BOOKS. A LARGE Seleotlon of the Uteit cheap Editions. Ne«r Books for Sohobl Prises: and Presentation In great variety. A ipeolat discount to School and Library Com- mittees CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR CARDS, New Season 1888 89. A LARGE AND BEAUTIFUL ASSORTMENT Now retdy for Inspection, Inoludlng Ohromo, Hand Painted, and Photo Cards o New Zealand Scenery, suitable foe sending to Friends In other parts of the world. Large etook of Stationery and Aoootmt Books of every description, Writing Oases and Desks, Sorap, Photo, and Fern Albums, Work Boxes, Parses, Card Oases, Pocket Booka,Photo Frames, and every description of Fancy Stationery* LETTS DIARD3S FOR *889. Commercial, Rough, and Pooket Series 11. J. WOOD & CO, STATIONERS 1 HALL, ABHBUBTON. "Zealandia" Boots HAVE the Highest Beputati* m the Colonies. *:oAounced at the Indian and Colonial Eaiilbitionas the FINEST ia the "Whole Exhibition; For substantial wear they are the BEST" IN THE WORLD. Buy a pair o "ZEALANDIAS" and you will never use any other Brand. Oar Patented "PARAGON 800T 1 and " INDESTRUCTIBLE TOES," For Hoys and Girls are Splendid Lines for Hard Wear. None are Genune unless branded on the Sole -.< And every pair is absolutely Warrante. J to iveGood Wear. Sold by thejleading Boot Dealers air> Country Stores througaout New Zealand and Wholesale by LIGHTBAHD, ALLAN & C CHBtSTCHURCHji



I Public Notices. I TTOPKFORTHBSDBAF.-r-Nioholßon' I JjL Improved Patent Artificial Eat I Drams. The only sure, eo»y, »nd unseen I devloe aaed to permanently restore I hearing. Recommended by roteatlfio I men of Europe and America. Write for I free illustrated description book to J. H . I Nicholson, Lincoln's Inn Chambers, I William street, Melbourne. ASHBURTON "GUARDIAN. 1 ; I DUNEDIN AGENCY. I IVf R E T WHEELER, Stafford I Street, Danedln, baa been appointed oar j Agent »nd will be able to arrange terms (with advertisers for contract advertise* J menta. I TjlOR the Blood iatheLife— Clark's world IJj famed Blood Mixture,. warranted to I cleanse the blood from all imparities from I whatever causes arising. For scrofula, j scurvy, skin and blood diseases, and j soores of all kinds its effects are marvel- I loub. Thousands of testimonials. Sold tin bottles 4s 6d and 11s each by ohemista I and patent medicine vendors everywhere I Sole proprietors : The Lincoln and {Midland Counties Drug Co, Lincoln, England 1 11 THE ASHBUBTON Woollen Manufacturing Co., Ltd. SUBSCRIBED CAPITAL, £11,000 DIRECTORS: G. H. Greenwood, Chairman, Gxo. Jameson 0. J. Harper H. Fhirdlandeb . A. Harbison John Obb 1). H. Bbown. nnHE Directors are prepared to receive DEPOSITS at the following rates of Interest : — If fixed for 12 months seven per cent If fixed for 6 months six per cent If deposited at call five per pent J. H, TWENTY MAN, Seoretary. LEVIATHAN RAILWAY mE MPBJRANOB TJO TB L (Opposite the Railway Station), DUNBDIN MRS SILE - - Proprietress. Begs to Inform her friends and the Fabllo generally that she has purchased the above Hotel, and respectfully solicits a share of their support. ~ The Hotel la the largest and most com- raodlous of its kind m Danedlifj and can offer accommodation not to be excelled ; having been thoroughly renovated since the new proprietress took possession ; and will now be found most comfortable. VISITORS Will find every civility and accommoda- tion, and the aim of the Proprietress will be to give her patrons every satisfaction. N.B. — Refreshments oan be obtained In the shape of Tea, Coffee, and Coooa on arrival: and Guests wiahlngto go array by early train oan depend on being oalled In ample time, If tbay will only make their wishes known 4 156 EL&E. Craighead WISH TO ANNOUNCE 10. THEIR CUSTOMERS XBTAT THEY HAVE REMOVED TO COLEMAN'S BUILDINGS, TANCEED STKEET. -ALBO- That they have now m Stook a Large and Varied Assortment of TWEEDS, COATINGS, &0., suitable for the present Reason, STTLB AND FIX ALL THAT OAN BE DESIRED H. & Ei CRAIGHEAD TAILOES, TANORED. 4 STREET, ASHBURTON. ASHBURTON jßffl SCHOOL ESTABLISHED 1881; Teaching Stabf, Boys' School.— Mr J. E. Buchanan, Ist B. A., University College, London. Girls' School.— Miss Saundbrs, Canter- bury College, Ohrlstohnrch ; Miss Grubb, Trinity College, Dublin. AT this Institution pupils of both ! raxes hava tho oppoxtanlty of acquiring the elements of a liberal edu- cation. The Bubjeots of Study are those usually taught at Seoondavy Schools ; but j the ordinary ooarae may be modified to i meet special cases, If Id the Interest of the Pupils such a plan is judged advis- able. The ye*r Is divided Into thr, terms. AH feei are payable In adva&M. per term Pupils under 12 years of age . £8 2s „ over 12 years of age ... £2 16i; Mublo (extra) ... , .„ ,„ £1 U I Fee or attending music (only), ... £2 2s Drawing and Fainting (only) ... £1 Is A term's notice required before the removal of a pupil. Foi farther details apply to the He»d- attfi.



The Glasgow Drapery and Clothiug Company's SALE OF ASSIGNED STOCK STILL CONTINUES. FOR the Doxt TEN" DAYS wo have decided to offer the BALANCE of our STOCK of CLOTHING, DRESS GOODS, CALICOS, SHEETINGS, TOWELS, BLANKETS, QUILTS, *c, at LESS THAN ENGLISH COST. Intending Purchasers are invited to examine the Stock whhont being preeied to bay. The Bhop is m EAST STREET, mxt Patohihg's, the Sailmaker. I — I Glasgow Drapery and Clothing Company. J. G. MACKINTOSH, (Late of Mbssbb A. and T. Inglis), Manager, W. GREGG AND COMPANY, ! PUKE BLENDED TEA£> NEW SEABON, 1888-9, N\w and lib PACKETS, 2ib FANCY CANISTERS and 6ib and lOib TINS. TRY THESE BLENDS. TEY THESE BLENDS. ( EAGLE J ( 1 CLUB \ \y QI lb. JJ iP e r lb, JJ Vo.Jj ONE TRIAL WILL ESTABLISH THEIR CONSTANT USE. To be obtained from JOHN OER AND CO., BAST STREET, ASHfiUfiTON. 9 102 THE HORNSBY REAPER STILL VICTORIOUS. AT the AGRICULTURAL SHOWS held m Australia during August and September last the following Frizes were awarded to the HORNSBY LIGHT-DBAUGHT STEEL SHE AF-BINDING HABVESTER When m competition with the WOOD, MABSEY. DEEBING, MoOORMICK, OBBORNB, HOWARD, and BUCKEYE MACHINES. AT COROWA HORNSBY FIRST PRIZE MURTON HOKNSBY FIRBT PRIZE ROCHESTER HORNSBY FIRST PRIZE STAWELL HORNSBY FIRST PRIZE WIDDERBURN HOBNSBY FIRST PRIZE SNOWTOWN No Prize offered. Hornßby recommended Farmtrs are invited to call and inspect the MONARCH OF THE HARVEST FIELD. AT MB GEO. JAMESON'S STORES, ASHBURTON AND RAKAIA. The Massey Toronto Light Binder THE EHVY OF ALL MANUFACTURERS. THE VICTOR IW EVERY CONTEST. THE MOST SUBSTANTIAL liIEND OF THE FARMERS. THIS WOND ERF U L REAPER AND BIBBER IS NOW ON VIEW AT OUR STORES, WEST STRffET] WE] IN7ITE INSPECTION" OF THIS LITTLE BUT STRONG THIS SMALL BDT GREAT THIS LIGHT BUT DURABLE MAO HI N E EVERI3FABMER SHOULD GO AND SEE THIS MASSEY SOLID T-RUE I-XOELLENT l-CONOMIOAIi I JOHT UKB I BUBTWOBTHY I- NYIBD I- FFIOIBNT I IKED impi^ A wiEDtiiSMMtm I Lnbiubing: Landless Uauded BINDER FRIEDI^ANDER BROa > SOLE AGENTS F^R N.Z



ASHBUBTON GOAL 'and FIREWOOD DEPOT. RQ ; T>EAN bega to Inform his • O» i* friends and the public generally that In consequence of the great Increase In the prloo of Goal, he has scoured a consignment of the celebrated Kaltan- gata Goal, cheaper, cleaner, and far superior to Newcastle Goal. Also In Stook— Mount Somers, Malvern, West- port, and Newcastle Goal. Firewood, Pont and Balls, Stakes, Strainers, etc., etc, Oats, Bran, Sharps, Potatoes, haff Ohlokwhoat, etc B. S. BEAN, West Street. GLASGOW DRAPERY and CLOTHING COMPANY will open on Friday 500 WANTED TO PURCHASE P. O'COMELL'S TENTS TENTS. TENTS. FLAGS, TARPAULINS, NETS HOBSE . OLOTH ING, H ALTERS OILSKIN CLOTHING, LOIN CLOTHS COACH AND BUGGY APRONS, GARDEN AND DELIVERY HOSE. BUTTERS, APRONS AND ELEVATORS For all makes of Machines. HAMEB, PLOUGH" AND LEADING CHAINS, SADDLERY, ETO. Save your money and purchase of the Maker P. O'CONNELL Al TENT DEPOT Moore Street, Aibbnton (Next Royal BoteV i



PHOTOGRAPHERS, 218 High Street, John Banger, SADDLE, COLLAR, AfcD HARNESS MAKER, HAVING pnrohaaed the business o Mt A. Ibbland, and removed Into those commodious ptemlßes lately ocon- pled by him In Burnett Street, begs most slnoerely to thank his customers for past auppor and sollotts a oontinuanoe of the same whloh he will strive to deeerve by keeping the best etook of Saddlery and Harness, and nttlot attention to business^ oomblned with good workmanship and Reasonable oharges. Repairs neatly and promptly attended to 7*120 Charles Kay, MECHAEICAJL ENGINEEE, REPAIRS Gone, Sewing Maohineß Lawn Mowers, Pumps, etc. BICYCLES and TBIOYCLEB repaired and extras kept on band, bicycles For sale. , Engineering In all its Branches. Opposite Ckntbal Hoi el, Wakanui Boac



Cheapest House m Ashburton. Prints, id, 6d, tid, Bd, lOd \\T New Uullaro and Sour yes NTevr Dreoeea, 6d, Bd, lOd, In, 16d Tl (few Straw H»ts Now Zephyrs, ,d, 6d, Bd, lOd, Is /-^* New Hosiery, Bd, 10d, Ib, ll 6d, 2» New Suiubftdei, rom ( /^V New Flannelettes, 4s<j, 6d, 6d, O<J New Ribbom nd Glotob . I New Waah Dresses New Laces and Apioni T New Laoa Onrtalns, 2s to 15 1 New Kiifoker Suits, 8« lid T New Mono Shirts, Is 6d to 8s New Jersey Salts • Tjl New Felt Hata New Men's Clothing ~D New Shapes In Collars THE CORNER. THE PUBLIC TRUST OFFICE OF NEW ZEALAND OFFERS GREAT AX>AJVT AGUES 1713 Qr^IVTQ a^ ont to make their wills, and desiring to eoonre the rJuAOUII O faithful exeoution of their last wishes. rPA IDPTDQAIVrQ About to marry and make provision by marriage L\J JT JuIyOU-PIO oontraot or settlement, TOl^l7 IPQ^IVfQ1 PQ^IVfQ contemplating the BettUnp of their estate, or of a JrHiIYQUIN O euoa or sams of money by trust deed. TA DT?DCHWC desirous of coostitutlng trusts for* oharitable of 1 U IJL AOUII O benevolent objects. TO CADCIOIi TDIIOTCCO holding moneys In trust for persons 111 rUKtIUN lIIUOILLO resident m this oolooy All snch should obtain .detailed information from the PUBLIO TRUSTEE, Customß House Quay, Wellington, or from ACLAND, BABNES, ANC 00., CHRIBTOHUKCH, Or D. M. ROSS, TIMARU. N Zealand Fii^ and Marine Insurance Company Established » ... 185^. CAPITAL — -ONE MILLION. THE PEEMIER -& WEALTHIEST COLONIAL COMPAmT, NOSED FOR PROMPTNESS AND LIBERALITY. FIBB AND MABINE BISKS. ALSO,— RISKS ON GROWING CROPS. TiIRESING [MACHINES, &&, accepted at lowest current rates. GEORGE JAMESON, AGENT, ABHBTOTOHf ftsK VOilii lieOOER FOR Bi /T\ __r /^ \n.z. industrial gazette A^lt I c^^ £• m £jfflt*\ %" The blending is entirely atten- Cgy I OCLQ B fJflf??^^ % ded to by Mr. Nelson himself, Vl * f¥ JL W** m Jra^^S % who is a Taster of great expert X _rYMg7pjg ; PY\ ence i .>nd has had a special I M TU F rr^m.i'T^a^m. training m the art." M>_ - . ' <\ B # rw'T''il T fin\ %" TbU firm deserves the sup- 1^ I VJ B m \ port ofall purchasers of Tea \J H W jf #« rE S-RiSnA mas 'h«a»"»>cle they ofler is B WW r^rff rKraTO^s m su P ersor *° anything wo t* O B ■M * -<lnEßEsaftJ «\ havo seen m *his Colony." k\ v^* # i& niEraln v\ % press. o^* fess!on "l , Taster and ■ though MfJ o*r-^^^B^^S^r^\i_jk.0 * r-^^^B^^S^r^ \i_jk. PRICES: PURE BLENDED TEAS^' AUCKLAND, WE U 6TON, (HRIS7OHURCH, DUNEDIN, AGENTS EVERYWHEREc SOLD IN ASHBUBTON BY E M.CAESON, HENRY ZANDER And the principal storekeepers



Public Notices. Pickford & Cndrill Take this opportunity of informing the public of Ashbarton and County tbat their new FURNITURE WABEHOUSfI AMD WOBKBBOPH are now m full working order, and replete with a Choice Stock of all NJBW GOODS FOR Sale at lowest possible prices, consisting of all Designs m General HOUSEHOLD FUBNITUB* 7 and Fittings. NOTHING On their part will be wanting to induce their patrons to support them m their new premises, which will be found far more convenient and roomy than the Old Bhop. Note the Address— TANCEED BTEEET, OPPOSITE AROADF; it'll: Sporting* ASHBURTON RACING CLUB, SPEING "MEETING. THUESDAY 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, T. Ci N. Grigg, A.' J. Reid, Dr Tweed. Treasurer— David Thomas Clerk of Scales— O. Digby. Clerk of Course — A. Hewson. Handicappxbs — T. QuiU Starter— D. Thomas. Fiist Race to start each day at 1 p.m. PROGRAMME OF EVENTS. First Day. 1. Handicap Hurdle Race, of 35 sovsi nomination, I soy ; acceptance, 1 soy ; The second horse to receive 3 soys out of the stake. Over eight flights of hurdles, about 3ft 6in high. Two miles, 21 County Plate Handicap, of 30 soys; nomination, 1 soy ; acceptance, 10s District horses only. One mile and a quarter* 3. Ashburton Cup Handicap, of 55 soys j nomination, i}£ soy; acceptance, I soy The second horse to receive 5 soys out Of the stake. One mile and a-half 4. Sprint Handicap, of 25 boys ; nomina- tion, 15s ; acceptance, ios. Distiict 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 Clubi Catch weights. Three quarters of a mile Spring Handicap;, of 30 soys ; nomina- tion, 1 soy ; accep tance 10s. One mile. 7. Welter Handicap, of 25 soys j nomina- tion, 15s; acceptance, ios; District horses only. Two miles. Second Day. 1. County Hurdle Racb Handicap, of 30 soys; nomination, 1 soy ; acceptance, ios. 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 eovs; nomination, I soy ; acceptance, 1 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, ios ; acceptance, 103. 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 sovs j 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, o.st. Twe miles. 5. Flying Handicap, of 35 soys; nomina- tion I soy ; acceptance ios. The second horse to receive 3 soys out of the stake. Five furlongs. ■ < 6. Disposal Stakes, of 30 soys ; entrance ios 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 the 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 ol 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 perioH. 4 Five per cent will be deducted from the gross Qf all moneys payable m accordance with this programme 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 add a consolation race to the pro- -1 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 1 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 not later than 9 p.m. on Monday, November 19th, 1888. Acceptances for the second day's handicaps ' 10 o' lockn^he evening of the first day's • ] (G BISSET, Secretary



Public Notices- TTBKY little medicine of any other kind V required if LAMPLOUGH'B PYRETIC SALINE is at hand , and taken as occasions arise; It is the cure and PBEVENTIVE of moat diseases incident to Tropical and Colonial life. It allays thirst and cools and vitalises the blood m • remarkable manner, speedily removing Constipation, Feverishness, Fevers, Head- ache, Vomitiag, and Liver troubles. Station proprietors, flockmaeteri, and all rending m up-country stations should be provided with it. Ask your merchant to ftwnd regular supplies with your other . stores, «s it is invaluable to all. Bold » y allmedioine vendorß. ■ . LOW VITALITY. DR. CHCBOHILL'S Syrup of Hypophoepbite of Lime prescribed by the faculty for the cure of (Consumption, Chronic Cough and General Debility. r- contains two of the principal In- gredloixts necessary for building up the Human Frame, and which are con- sidered deficient m the above complaints, vis. t Phosphorus and Lime. It cannot be too highly recommended for Delicate Children. Dr. Churchill's Compound Byrup of HYPOPHUBPHITES Is real Bram Food, and m case* of Muscular and Nervous Exhaustion hps i acquired a world-wide reputation. Each bottle bean D». Churchill's signature. Price, 4fr . Prepared only by' Swan, Chemist, R 0 atcct x OK*, Paw«« "ZEALANDIA" BOOT STOKE, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON, THE Largest and Best assorted Stook of BOOTS AND SHOES m the Aihbnrton Dlstrlot. Beiftg dlreofc Imports s we are enabled to offer the best productions of the English and Continental Markets at the lowest j possible Prioes* : Great attention given to Quality and Fit, and our Patrons may rely upon obtaining GOOD WEARING AND PERFECT FITTING BOOTS and SHOES. ■'. ladles' Qlaoe, Button and Lace. Ladles' Oslf, Kid, Button and Laoe. : Ladles' Elastio Sides. Ladles' Walking and Evening Shoes: Ladles' House Boots and Slippers, Gents' Fine Goodi. Latest Styles. Children's Boots and Shoes of all Kinds. , ; Iq Colonial make we always keep a f oil assortment of the Galebtated Zealand!* Bjrandv JXp not be misled. None ate . genuine unless branded ZEALANDIA, We gnatantee all Boots of this make to give GOOD WEAR, and for Quality and Price are THE CHEAPEST IN THE COLONY. Bespoke & Repairing Department . This Department Is carefully looked after. None but best material used, and the work done by. experienced workmen, U«w springs put Into old Boots, and all kinds of repairs exeouted promptly. JSote the Address— "ZEALANDIA" BOOT STOBE. EABT BTBEET, ASHBURTON. R. HOMW, Manager. BIID and GKttAY, VAKEROK STREET, ASHBUBTON Makers of IMPIiSvED D.-FUiIBOW PLOUGHB (Made of Best Hammered Scrap Iron, and Winner of First Prize at Melbourne Exhibition.) Over 80001 AT /Over 8000 In use. jßbduokd Pbiozs;! Id *»«». Extra heavy Mould Boards for rough Land m Stock, Reid and Graf's Turnip Powers, with oi without Guano Sowers ; all siies, 1 to 16 Coulters, and 7to 14 inohes apart ; made to sow turnipsand manure down the same tube, or In two, one following the other, j ' This drill is very specially commended by ■11 those who have used them.— Testi- monial just received :— Timaru, Ist May. M Messrs Reid and Gray, Dear Sirs,— ln reference to the Turnip and Mannre Drill which I purchased from yon m November last year, for George Gray Russell, Esq , Otipua, Thnaru, I have pleasure m stating that it is the best Drill I have seen distributing artificial m&uure, either m dry or damp state ; it never dogs, and easily regulated as to quantity, and distributes the manure with perfect regularity, and gave good satisfaction,— * Yours trnly, Ar.tr Wtllie; Zig-Zag iiMfrows' stil maintain their reputation as the best general purpos • Harrow. Four hundred sets made an nually. Newly Improved Ghaffcutters all sizes, with/Balance Fly Wheel, fitted with patent oast steel Mouthpiece, m one piece, which can be taken off and replaced by aa ordinary laborer m a few seconds, Cut, three lengths of chaff. Portable Screw-Press and Bagging Chaffcntter, cnta, riddles, elevates, screens arid presses into the bag at one operation. 1, 2, 3, and 4 Horse-Powers, simple strong, and easily drawn, universally nsed throughout New Zealand. Jointed Pulverising Dieo Harrows, over 700 m use. No farm should be without them. All sizes from 6ft to 12ft. Grain Drills from 11 to 17 Ooulten. We make largely for Canterbury and North Island. Gahoun's Hand Seed Sower, Farm Drays and Waggons, patent Fencing Standards for Folding Sheep, Fencing .Wire, Steel, Iron, and Barb Wire. Repairs to all descriptions of Machinery promptly executed on the premiess. Catalogues free on application at Dune< 4& or any of our Branoh. n 4*163