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The Letter-box will be cleared for de spatch of correspondence from this office to the under-mentioned places, on and fter Ist January, 1891, as follows — For Christohurch and North, daily 6.30 a.m., 3.15 p.m., 6.20 p.m. ; and on Mon days, Wednesdays, and Fridays, ab 10.30 a.m. ; Chertsey and Rakaia, daily, 6.30 a.m., 3.15 p.m., 6.20 p.m. ; Methven, daily, 3.15 p.m. ; Dunsandel and Burn ham, daily, 3.15 p.m., 6.20 p.m. ; Selwyn, daily, 6.20 p.m. ; Dromore, daily, 6.30 a.m. ; Tinwald, Winslow, Hinds, and Temuka, daily, 10.30 a.m. ; and on Tues days, Thursdays, and Saturdays, 3.15 p.m. ; Willowby and Fiffeiton, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays, 10.30 a.m. ; Lismore, Tuesdays and Fridays, 10.30 a.m. ; Geraldine, daily, 10.30 a.m ; Timaru, daily, 10.30 a.m., 12.30 p.m. ; and on Tuesdays, Thursdays, nnd Satur days, 3.15 p.m. ; Oamaru, Dunedin, and South, daily, 12.30 p.m. ; Greenstreet and Ashburton Forks, Tuesdays, Thurs days, and Saturdays, 6.30 a.m.; Winch more, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Satur days, 6.30 a.m. ; Mount Somers, Springburn. and Alford Forest, daily, 4 p.m., Mayfield, and Ruapuna, Mondays and Thursdays, 4 p.m. ; Wheatstone, Ashton, Waterton, and Longbeach, daily, 3.45 p.m. ; Flemington, Mondays, Wed, r.esdays. and Fridays, 3.45 p.m..; New land, Tuesdays and Fridays, 11 a.m. ; Elgin .Wakanui, Seaview, Seafield, and Kyle, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Satur days, 6.30 a.m. N.B.—Letters containing anything of value should be handed to the Postmaster to .ba..regis.tered. Letters contauiiljg- Qpjn, if poated .im^ registered, will be computsofily registered and charged oue][shilling.

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Stephens Bros*' MARKET HOUSE. NOTICE. NOTICE. NOTICE. ■To our Customers, our Friends, and the Public. R: AVING Just Completed Extensive Alterations, so as to provide better facilities for the extension and re quirements of our Rapidly Increasing Trade, we have thoroughly renovated the adjoining Preneises, 'where ws will carry on m conjunction with our GFOCF.RY & CROCKERY BUSINESS. ; A First Class Assortment, of hardware, household furnishing, ironmongery, Including a very Choice Selection of E.P Ware, Table Cutlery, Pocket Cutlery, Fenders and Fire Irons, Bedsteads, Look up-Glasses and Mirrors, Watches, Clocks, Crum, Trays and Brushes, Kettles,— Copper, Cast and Wrought ]§on, —Ena- I melled and Tinned Saucepans, Boilers and Tinware, Kerosene Stoves, Lamps m great variety ; and Lamp Fittings ; Guns, best makers; Cartridges, Brown, Blue and Green ; Nails, Staples, Forks, Rakes, Shovels. Ploughlines ; Castor, Neatsfoot, Tatoo and other Oils. Lubricating &c, &c.; Raddle, Lamp-Black, Baths, Buckets and Tubs. All Goods Sold at the Very Lowest Market Prices, and delivered to Rail way Station, Town and Suburbs. All Orders delivered with punctuality, errors rectified, ?oods returned if not . satisfactory, Customers waited upon for orders. . . ..



ASHBURTON PERMANENT BUILEJ ING: AND INVESTMENT SOCIETY. Onnois—Tancred Street Ashbukton rjlO the saving of small sums J_ the Society will take MONEY ON DEPOSIT In sums of One Pound and upwards, n the following conditions : — Surais of One Pound and Upwards received on Deposit, and Interest will be alioweji on every complete Pound! deposited to be reckoned from the day i on which a complete Pound shall have been deposited, up to the date on which the money shall be "withdrawn. A.Depositor may witldraw the whole or part of the sum deposited, but not m less sums than One Pound, except when clos mat the account Deposits taken for 3 months at 5 per cent „. v 6or longer ;,, ; periods at 5J■..,, Fori particulars apply, ;! EDWD. STEPHENS Manager. W^tT" Kingston" \ WILLS STEEfET, NEXT COOKSON'S STABLES, ; ASHBURTON, HAS had three years' experience with Thomas Talbot, M.R.C.V.S., of Scotland Yard two years with Corneliu, Saunderson, M.R.C.V.S., Claphani Com hion, and ten years with George Balls M.R.0.V.5., Brixton, all of London; and has also gained a good reputation m the Colony. \ Ourl specialty is well-known to be our ability and knowledge of the horse's foot. In |i well ordered shoeing forge the following standard rules will always be b&^rvied: — F..-A shoe should never be - removed without fitstj cutting off! the clinches, because by .simply turning back the clinch m drawing the ipail a piece of the clinch is often left m the foot, endangering the horse when the iiew shoe comes to be driven on. 2. The frog and bars require no cutting m a regularly attended foot. And m a healthy foot! where there are no simptons of navicular' disorder, tqe sole should not be cut,: ■ ' ■ ' '• ' : 3.: The Glioe should have a level bearing upon theiwallof the foot, aud should not be sprang jit the heel, as is too common, thereby acting as a fearful lever upon the tendons Th^ nails should be driven level and tmi form, and only on the toe side of the inside quarter, the tck>t being thinner upon the inside and the greate * weight of the body being sustained there. There is no compariso: points of qualit between the'hand made and the machine made shoe. The machine-made shoe is of: a ccjarser material, softer, and is mported ■ and|t should be insisted upon that they be uot used i« the co'anyj



PRACTICAL WATCH AND CLOCK MAKER, JEWELLER, &c. BAS to hand an immense Stock of WATCHES, CLOCKS, JEWELLERY PLAT^I of the latest and most approved designs. WATCHES.—GoId and Silver, English, Geneva and American Hunters, Crystals, <&c. : . JEWELLERY. -An almost endless variety of Fine Gold, Bright Gold and Silver Brooches, Lockets, Lades and Gentlemen's Guards, Alberts, &c. A splendid assortment of Gem, Wedding, Keeper, and Signet Rings of all sizes A large and well selected Stock of MARBLE CLOCKS and TIME PIECES* Silver Plated Goods, suitable for Wedding Presents, at reduced prices. ' Exceptionally liberal terms to Presentation Jommitteesj School Committees &c. &c. - - .... .-..■■■ Al 1 Departments of works done on the Premises with despatch and at moderate charges. SPECIMENS OF WORK ON VIEVV IN SHOP WINDOW. EAST STREET, ASELBITRTON. 2. office ofjuT' THE Public Trust) Oftcs of • New Zealand offers great advantages toitselienV including State guarantee against the fraud or dishonesty of the Public Truste The following comparison ot 'business between the years 1879 and 1889 will showth progress made:— 1879-80. 1889| Cash receipts .„ ... ... ... ... £41,813 .„ £183,336 Total transactions, per balance-sheet £92,318 ... £835,202 Securities- , • 'General Investment Account £70,864 ... £216,943 Special Investment Account £2,655 ... £245,839 Expenses Account-Total receipts £2,139 ... £14,482 Administrations 172 ... 258 ! ; Probates and trusts 14 .. 30' Wills provisionally accepted ... ... ... 1 ... 42 Letters received  2,122 ... 10,326 Letters despatched . ... 1,432 13,003 : J. J. M. HAMILTON, District Agent. "TIT E ARE LANDING EX "OTAKI" AND-JULETRAEi I . ■ ■'.».'■ Bed Clover White Clover J Cow grass \ :' ■ . , . Alsike :- " ■ Timothy ALL OF CHOICEST QUALITY AND OFFER THEM TO FARMERS AX LOWEST CURRENT HATES. ': FOR SAI^E- — ' '•. *• DOUBLE MACHINE DRESSED RYEGRASS AND COCKSFOOT FRIEDLAIDER MOS.



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GEORGE JAMBSOH; ■■WOOL, .GRAIN, AND GENERAL ME BOH ANT, HAS FOR SALE Seed Wheat, Oats, & Barley. —ALSO— BLUESTONE, PLOUGH SHARES, OILS,. FENCING ;WIRE, STAPLES, TEA, SUGAR, FLOUI 10AP, CANDLES OATMEAL, & GENERAL FARM STORES. DRAII PIPES—AII Sizes. -A.GKETST-T FOR- THE NEW ZEALAND FIRE AND MARINE INSURANCE CO. THE NEW ZEALAND SHIPPING CO. THE UNION STEAMSHIP COMPANY NEW OFZEAXAND, Fluid Dip - / |\ Powder Dip (NON-POISONOUS). M (POISONOUS). MR. BELCHER, of #yjTLE'S\MR. C. J. HARPER, » Kaiapoi (writing August, # \Canteibury Runholder. 1890) :—" Found Sheep jr^-"" (writing June, 1890):— D.pped with Little's Jf e tftf£P 7)riC\ lf Found tho Powd* ■ FlmdpwducedUlbs.^ %»^JL*WfS \ little trouble to mix; more wool each M EsZa^N. \wm rery effective; (which fetched id. #VV^f *^ tKVV leftthe wool m good p«r lb. more) than MS >\ condition; -safer x a Oi M'o-A * • WT- J"\than other poi %& if Gram m Wool You;V ou; ™v* ■> V»eep. mj _ m. besides beina • //MR. GILLANDERS, of Southland^\ Tery cheap>> 10). M I (writing March, 1890), said :—Two years 1 (pi ifJJ M lin succession he dipped a flock of about! (CX /Hi 20,000 Sheep, part with Little's Fluid IS \ ($) M fl^\ and the rest with other Dips, and each \mk % M Y r \ yenr found tho Sheep dipped with / # T-H-l ,\ Little'B Plllid produced \ »•/* I*4l ,\* M ljlttie S more tcool per fleece than f JLlttlO S /FLUID DIPN. tho other Sheep.^/^pQWOER D!P\ y (NON-POISONOUS). ~^r (POISONOUS). \



FIRST-CLASS AMERICAN ORGAN NEW. AN Opportunity offers to obtain one oi Cornish's celebrated American Organs on exceedingly favorable terms, Height 45 inches, Length 46 inches, width 23 inches. Five Octaves, 14 stops, 5} octave couplers, and 2 knee swells. Above can be supplied direct from the Manufacturers at considerably less than usual price. Apply v Mail " and " Guar dian Office. URIZA PE_RFOMERY~ 11, Place de la Madeleine, I*aris, X E GRAND'S SPECIAL PRODUCTS J^j 1 Sayon-Oriza (Oriza Soap) —From the for mule of Dr O. Revell. The best soap for rendering the skin white and soft, Sweetly and refreshingly scented (rose, green and white). Savon-Oriza-Velonte, exquisitely per fumed for fche toilet and baths. Savon-Oriza (Oriza Soap)—No- 2, extra fine, m boxes, 8 Dakes. 12 exquisite perfumes, No. 1. Oriza-Savon-Incorore, superior quality, rose tea, white heliotrope and white violet. Aqtia-Oriza—New toilet water, refreshing to the skin. Oriza-Hay—A toilet water with the perfume of new mown hay. Oriza-Aciduline—Toilet vinegar, aromatic and disinfectant, specially adapted for ladies' toilets. Oriza-Scotch-Lavender— Sprigs of Scotch lavender flowers ; a rich toilet water, de - Cologne - Oriza — The high-life toilet water Oriza-Water—Concentrated* and lasting. Extract of superior Eau-xle-Cologne. Gouttes - Oriza - Dentifrice —^An extract for preserving the teeth and gums m good health and preventing decay. Oriza-Dentaire, m paste or powder, for whitening the teeth without affecting the enamel. Ess Oriza -et - Oriza-Lys—Perfumes for scenting linen and the handkerchie without staining. Oriza-Oil—Variously perfumed ; for ren dering the hair soft and brilliant, and preventing it from falling off. Oriza-Lacle (Oriza, Milk) —An emulsive lotion, refreshing tonic to the skin. removing red spots and preventing wrinkles on die face. , Creme Oriza (of Ninon de Lencios) -For I producing a beautiful white com plexion with the clearness and velvety softness of youth. Or zaline-Colorante (the best hair dye)— For instantaneously dyeing the hair to any shade and with no danger to health. In boxes, each with brushes comb, prospectus, and bottle ; or m * boxes, the bottle only without accessories Ess-Oriza-Incolore Violette of the very most exquisite perfume, quit? a nosegay of violets. EsS'Oriza Suave white heliotrope Bou** quet oftheflewm <



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raw vitality DR CHUiICHILL & Syrup o Hypophosphite of Lime prescribed by the faculty for the cure of Consumption, Chronic Cough and General Debility It cuntamE two of the principal mgre dients necessary for building up the Human Frame, and which are considered deficient m the above complaints, viz., hoxphorus and i-:vw. It cansot be tor highly recommended for Delica Childre Dr Churchill's Compound Syrup c HYPOrHOSFHITES is real Brain Food, and m cases Muscular and Nervous Exhaustion hai (.squired a world-wide reputation. Each bottle bears Dr Chinch ill's signature Price, prepared only bj (j VV AN N nHBMISI HWANN CHEMIST, jie Uastiglione Wrio



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THE WALKER COBK EXTRACTOR Pronounced the best Mechanical Cork Extractor m the Market, as it; pulls the Cork the easiest and removes it quickest from the Screw. Its ure prevents the agitation <i carbo lated or other beverages, and allows the ediment to remain undisturbed m the mottle. Designed to* oho use of hotels, restau J .ants saloons, clubs and families, Orna mental m appearanuc and full nicke plafed. Special terms to jobbers. Manuf&,otijjfpd by the E. WALKER TOOL C^PANY TAMES PAIN AND SOJNS O 9. St. Mary Axe, E.G., and2l, Walworch Road, S.E. HOLES ALE AND EXPORT FIRE WORK MANUFACTURERS.



! THOS. SEALY, THE OLD ESTABLISHED NURSERYMAN. ASHBURTON, HAS now ready for planting at Reduced Prices, — 30,000 FRUIT TREES Cons.st ng of Apples, Pears, Plums, Cherrie«, Peaches Nectarines, Apricots, Quinces, &c, includ ing several excellent sorts recently imported from England and America, and now offered to the public for the first time. They are all grafted m the most ' approved manner, on the best stocks suitable either for large orchard planting or small garden*. All the scrts have been tested m our trial grounds, and any ' kinds not reaching a high standard of merit, or m any way unsuitable for estivation here, are rejected. This system has been carried outatconsiderable expense 'luring a long series of years. " The results are recorded, and snail, if required, be placed at the disposal of customers to assist m their selection. .:14O,OOOMACR0CARPA One and Two 1 years old, the finest and best grown trees ever offered m this district, probably m the colony ; and a special line of 30,000 m boxes for fencing. No risk m removal to a distance. And not less than 550,000 Forest Trees Including Pinus Insignis, one and two year?;, Larch, Birch, Abies Douglasii, and Menziesii (red and white Oregon pine), Abies Alba, Spruce Fir, Ash, O.ik, Maple, Walnut, and numerous other kinds 3000 GOOSEBERRIES And Currants (very choice sorts Grapevines, Filberts, &c. Also, a endless variety of Ornam&ntal Trees ■ Evergreen and Flowering Shrubs, Roses ■ (splendid selection), Bulbs, Flower ing Plants, Rhubarb and Asparagus Roots, and all other things usually found m a first-class Nursery Stock. Special quotations to large buyers and the traded THOS. SEALY, South end of Bridge, a SHBURTON r^OUNTY HUIT CIiVB. I ANNUAL STEEPLECHASES. f - ; TO BIS HELD ON THE I RACECOURSE ! ON X"--_ 1891. Patkoxs —Hon. John iVlcLean, Matthew Svitt, and E. G. Wright. President— John Grigg. Vice-Presidents—G. H. Alington, W. B. Denshire, Dr. Leahy, D. McLean, W. C. Walker. Stewards —G. H. Alington, J. C. N Grigg, Dr. Leahy, W. P. Chapman, D. McKendry, W. M. Helmore, H. McLean, G. A. M. Buckley, H. H. Wright, and W. Rollitt. Judge —M. Stitt. Starter —D. Thomas. Ci.erk of the Course—A. Hewson. Clerk of the Scales—R. Friedlander. Treasurer —A. J. Kelly. Handicapper—J. Cresswell. PROGRAMME (Approved by the Committee of the Canterbury Jockey Club.) 1. HUNTERS 1 HURDLE RACE, a handi cap of 15 soya ; second horse to reeeivc 3 sovsfrom the stake. For qualified hunters the property of members of the Aehburton County Hunt Club. Maiden riders allowed 71bs. Nomination, 10s; acceptance, ss. About two miles; over eight nights of hurdles, about 3ft. Gin. high. 2. HUNT CLUB CUP STEEPLECHASE, a handicap of 30 soys ; second horse to re ceive 5 soys from the stake. Open to all qualified hunters, the property of mem bers of any recognised Hunt Club. Minimum weight lOst. Maiden riders allowed 71bs. Nomination, los ; accept ance, 15s. About three miles, over such course and jumps as the Stewards shall direct. N.B. —The winner of this race to have the option of receiving the prize m a piece of plate or iv specie. 3. HACK RACK, of lOsovs, no weight under lOst. F.>r horses that have never been nominated for a handicap or classic race. Post entry, 10s, to go to the fund. Three-auai fc-jraof a mile on the flat. 4 MAIDEN STEEPLECHASE PLATE, of li) soys ; second horse to receive 3 soys from the stake. For qualified imnters the property of members of the Ashburton County Hunt Club, that have never won an advertised steeplechase. Weight for age. Maiden riders allowed 71bs. En trance, 15s. About two miles. 5. LADIES BRACELET HANDICAP, of 20 soys; the first horse to receive a bracelet of the value of 15 soys; the second horse to receive a bracelet of the value of 5 soys. Open to all qualified hunters, the property of members of any recognised Hunt Club A high-weight handicap. Gentlemen riders. Maiden riders allowed 71bs. Horses before starting for this race must qualify over a flight of hurdles m front of the stand to the satisfaction of the Stewards. All horses to be nominated by ladies. Nomination, 10s ; acceptance, 10s. About two miles on the flat. 6. CONSOLATION STEEPLECHASE, a handicap of 10 soys. Nomination, 10s, to be made to the Secretary immediately after the Ladies' Bracelet is run ; accept ance, free, to be notified to the Secretary within 10 minutes of the declaration of weights. About one mile and a half GENERAL RULES. 1. The Committee reserve to themse yes the right of refusing any entry, and m the event of bad weather of postponing the meeting from day to clay or for any longer period. 2. A qualified hunter shall mean any horse that has been fairly hunted at least three times with any recognised pack of hounds during the season 1891, and the Master's certificate of qualification must be produced at the scales. 3. Riders m all Races except the Hack Race must be members of the Ashburton County Hunt Club, and members' tickets nuist be produced at p the scales if required. 4. All horses must be ridden m colors. 5. Excepting where inconsistent with the Rules of Racing the New Zealand Grand National Steeplechase Rules will be adhered to. NOMINATIONS. Nominations to be iv writing, and accom paniea bij fets, ft amp, age, awl description of horse, and colors of rider, and must be m the hands of the Secretary, Commercial Hotel, Ashburton, not later than 9 p.m. on SATURDAY, August 8, 1891. WEIGHTS. Weights wi be declared on MONDAY, August 17, IS9I. ACCEPTANCES • Acceptances must be made to the Secre tary not later than 9 p.m. on WEDNESDAY, Augufet 19, 1891. POINT TO POINT STEEPLE CHASE. - Tlk Annual Point to Point Steeplechase, for a Trophy value 10 soys, given by the Club, will be hedl on MONDAY, Augast 24. Entrance, 1 soy, to be made to the Secretary, Commercial Hotel, Ashburton, by 12 o'clock on the day of the Race. . ,E. J. 100KS, £102 Hqu, Secretary,



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