The Ashburton Guardian.

VOL VII. NO- 2297

ASHBURTON SATURDAY JANUARY 24 1891

PRICE : ONE PENNY



Public Notices ' J TT^OII COUGHS, COLDS £ Aj Asthma, Influenza, Consumption. 1. ' *^C- : b i "X^^ r>^ Compound Essence of Lia ..TV. seed Aniseed, Senega, Squill, . j Tolu, etc., with Chlorodyne. ; KAY'S Compound, demulcent expee fcorant, for Coughs, colds and chest complaints I?" AY'S Compound, for Coughs and X. Colds is equally serviceab'^s for Horses and Cattle. * 17" AY'S Tic Pills, a specific inNeuralgni A. face-ache, etc. Contains Quinine Iron etc I INUM CATHARTICUM PILLS A.J an agreeable aperient. / Cement for broken V.V articles. ' Sold Everywhere. Manufactory, Stockport, England }TV)R the Blood is the Life-Clark's world J famed Blood Mixture, wnmuirodto cleanse tho blood from all impurities from whatever causes arising. For scroful a scurvey, skin and blood diseases, and sores of nil kinds its eflects are marvel ' lous. Thousands of testimonials. Sold in bottles 4s 6d,-and 11s each by chemists and patent medicine vendors everywhere j S ole proprietors : The Lincoln and Mid land Counties DiugCo., Lincoln Encrland OWKLS 7 PENNYROYAL AM) STEEL PTLI.-S FOR FEMALES quickly correct all irregularities, and re lieve the distressing symptoils so preva lent with the sex. Boxes Is Hd to 2s 9d, of all Chemists arid Patent Medicine Yen dors. Prepared only by the LINCOLN and MIDLAND COUNTIES DRUG.G ! CO., Lincoln, England. Wholesale of al! the Wholesale Houses. Beware of imitaj tions 1] v~JSns*box cf Clark's B 41 Pills is war ■ ' hranted to cure all discharges from t c urinary organs in either sex (acquired or constitutional), gravel and piii. the back. Guaranteed fral frqtn mercury. Sold in boxes 4 6d each, bj all chemists and patent medicine vendors* Sole proprietors, Tsie Lincoln and Midland Counties Drug Co., Lincoln^ Englai d For sale by the wholesale Houses. T^EATING^ POWDER detroys J'V BUGS, FLEAS, MOTHS, BEETLES, and all other insects, while quite harmless to domestic animals. In exterminating Beetles the success of this powder is extraordinary. It is perfectl ' r'-suu in application. See the arttclr you purchase is " KEATING'S, "as imi tations are noxious and ineffectual. Sold in Tin:-!, 6d, l«i, and 2s 6d each.bj all Chemists lODINE OJP IRON DTT T Q PPROVKD by the Academy ol Medicine - of Paris, are especially recommended >y *-he Medical Celebrities; of the World 'for 'Scrofula (Tumors, Kings Evil, etc.), the early stages of Consumption, Constitutional Weakness, Poorness of Blood and for stimulating and regulating its periodic course. JN'ore genuine unless signed Blancard, 40, rue Bonaparte, Paris. Sold by Druggists and Chemists thro" - out the Colonies KEATI S POWDER. KEATING S POWDER, keait>:gys powder. KEATING'S POWDER.} KEATING S POWDER. KEATING S POWDER!? (BUGS, FLEAS* kills] moths, BEETLES, iMOSQUITOE • HARMLESS TO ANIMALS HARMLESS TO ANIMALS, /BUGS' FLEASI KILLS { MOTHS. BEETLES Imosquitoect but is unrivalled in destroying FLEAS BUGS, COCKROACHES, BEETLES' MOTHS in FURS, and every otller species of insect. Sportsmen will find this invaluable for destroying fleas in 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 111 Tins only. KEATING'S WORM TABLETS : KEATING'S WORM TABLETS KEATING'S WORM TABLETS! A. pffftßOV VB■> BTABLB SWKET.UEAT, both ) 1:1 -Ilj )a ii taste furnishing a ■jwrnbh mjtliol of admimstoring aly C3i-iu:i 1-3:113 dy for intestinal ttBSiD worm?. It is a perfectly s nd mild preparation, and is especial dapted for Children Sold in Tins b all Druggists. c Proprietor, THOMAS KEATING London I ~ " ' ""* ~ '■ -» THE LENITIVE PECTORAL SYRUP. HTjILON is an Infallible remed • -U for Catarrhs, Bronchitis, Colds, and all Bronchial Affections. It is for over Sixty Years prescribed by the Medical Celebrities. GEORaiTS PASTE \)b . EPI N A L -■ A PECTORAL LIQUORICE BONBON is proved to be cflicacious against Colds Nervous Coughs, and all irritations of the Tluoat and Chest. BEWA R X 0 F IMITA TIONS. REYNAL SONS et Co., Chemists 28, Rue Taitboot Pabi government lifts insuramgi DEPAItTMBNT. . Stf -— ' . W LOANS ON M«RTCACC. FROM time to tim« * limited portion of lh> funds is lent ou «--«t mortgage of freehol* Sacurity, witb option c* "payment by fixad k •UlmenW, ipread orer 13.15, or 20 ye»w. P«rioaofLo*n-. f •X] t Tivelve yean «. ••• ■ f *.. Fifteen years ... ••• •• % tfc. Twenty ye&n ... — 'js t Loans repayable by instalments w by cipal and iutcrest are both li<lti»Vted within • given time, and on tei*a«*r» mo" I'^ la Vour*W« character, present markofi adTantr " * to I#t tltri ! and others. ..*■ Tho borrower may, before tna full period, rodeom the lun.n, w notice, on toruis which ftiin be ssy office, or »t ai;y of tho oOlri-s of t-' where also knuis of application For full pnincnlavs ar. 10 lo- Head and Bvnucb OPm.'.^ .nil I 1 F, W. Fjl.\N



, I THE MIRROR. A HIGH-CLASS Weekly, Socia Political, Literary, and Dramalii [ paper, to be published every FRIDAY i price 3d, by the Centennial Printing am ! Publishing Company, Limited, Melboumt Terace, Russell Street. Melbourne. ' SEEDS._ SEEDS* VEGETABLE SEEDS. EARLY SEEP MOTTOES,— Including "THE BEIUTY OF BATH," Which last season produced on Mr Dohbkty's land, Tinwald, the enormous yield of some thing over SEVENTEEN TONS PER ACRE. FIFTY Pounds (501bs) of " The Beauty of Bath " Seed produced thirteen and three-quarter Bags of Superb Potatoes. A. W. HANDELL FRUITGROWER, &c., ASH BUR TON. ABSOLUTE PROTECTION AGAINST FIRE Manufacturers ot VULCAN PAINT ANTi SOTERIA. Absolute protection agains extension of fire. Color cards and test shingles with instruc tions and proofs of on materials well furnished Gh W- TAYLOB & CO General Auctioneers, Land and Esta Agents, 20, Collins Street, West, Melbourne ARE prepared to undertake Sales o Freeheld Property, Househol Furniture, Merchandise, etc. Libera advances made on goods for unreserved sale. Monthly list of Property for sale, or to let, issued free Loans negotiated vbsentees represented insurances effected iiarge moderate settlements prompr. Land sales conducted. BdA7rpomT'"l36l[L; TIILIS superior Coal, for housoln Id a.nd JL steam purposes can now be obtained from Messrs J. G. Res^ell, VV. 11 Collins & Co., and R. S. Bean in any quantity. Special quotations for trudt kmls. This Coal is perfectly safe in using, having no live ashes or soot, and is very cleanly and economical for household purposes, having great heat and lasting power. W. H. WILLIAMS, I Manager Shag Point Mine. larplio, Yiacent & Ooi SAWMTLLERS AND TIMBER MEBCHANSS, SPBINGBUBN. nrj'AVE erected large Sawmills at ITj_ Alford Forest, and can now supply any amount of Building Material, also Bridge Timber and Planting to any size in Birch Timber, Gates, Hurdles, etc.. made to patters as desired, Splitor Sawn Posts morticed by machinery. Prices will be found reasonable, and orders will be executed promptly. Timber can be delivered by train, or at the Mills, cr by rail from Springburn to any part of the district. The Mills are within 1| miles of the Springburn Railway Station. FIREWOOD, SLABS A.ND WASTE TIMBER Always on hand. Orders by post prompty attended to. HOPE FOR THE DEAF ' A Person cured of deafness and noisey ' xjL in the Head of long standing, by i a simple Remedy, will be glad to 1 forward a description of it free to anyone who applies. The most as tonishing cures have lately been effetecd by the same remedy. Address: Nicholson, 175 William Street, Mel* bourne VISITORS TO MaBOURHE^g Wall-known and 8«o- M*dNNMO oo'wum. kl^P^ nUB CONSULTATIOir, *r S3 Fllndtrt it W.HilUuHil



I" • ' ' —" . . WHEAT WHEAT WHEAT <) AS H BUYERS ROLLIT & CO,, CANTERBURY MILLS. ASHBURTON, , , , . /» RE still prompt Cash Buyers of Prime Milling Wheat at highest market price rv. Flour, Bran andfSkarpg are alaoon Jiaad. Gristing ty patient Roller proces on the shortest totice, 4



. JOSEPH GILLOTTS STEEL PENS ARE THE BEST. a TINWALD GOAL, AND FIREWOOD ' DEPOT j / JA /CLOTHIER begs ra _£jL# \J intimate that he > has opened a retail produce store at Tin ' j wald, and has for sale—Flour, Bran k j Sharps, Chickwheat, Feed Oats, Oaten 1 Sheaf, and Straw Chaff, Potatoes, etc. ' A!so Prime Household Coals, | ASHBURTON PRICES. Carter's Oelel>rate<l TURNIP SEEDS FOR SALE. HENRY ZANDER I BEG to intimate that I have now on hand my shipments of BINDING TWINE (Flax, Manilla, and Hemp) for the coming season, which are open for inspec tion now ; and I have great pleasure in stating that the quality of it exceeds that of last year, notwithstanding that it then gave gratifying satisfaction to all who used it. I have also just landed ex 4* Wave Queen " 15 Tons best soft Steel. Binding "Wire 11 Binding Wire I! ' Whitecross Brand ' (the favorite of the Farmers), and it will be of great advan tage to Farmers to give their orders early. The Quality cannot be surpassed. REAPERS Al BlNtt. In order not to compel my clients to buy a Machine I might be agent for, 1 have decided not to accept any particular agency, but supply any make at the agent's price. I will deliver them properly put together without extra charge. A large Stock of Extras always on hand as far as possible, and can be obtained at any hour, day or night, for the conveni ence of Farmers. I have for Sale a few second-hand McCormick and Massey Twine BINDERS in good order, at a Low Price. HAVE IN STOCK AND TO LAND : Galvanized Iron, in all sizes, Orb brand Best English Leather Belting, all sizes 100 Drums Linseed Oil 20 Cases Valvoline ; 10 Cases Lard Oil 10 Bales best 5-ply Seaming Twine Hay Rakes and Hay Forks China and Glassware Stakes, Posts and Rails Cement (Knight, Beaven, and Co.) 50 Cases Castor Oil 100 Drums Machine Oil (including] Colza Olive, and Sperm) 10 Casks Lubricating Oil 25 Drums Tattoo Oil, red and black, ready for sheep branding Hornsby's and Ransome's Plough Shares Garden Tools of every description Electro-plated Ware, for Christmas presents Barbed and Steel Fencing Wire General, Station, and Family Groceries. Mauritius, China, and Queensland Sugars, CHINA, INDIA, AND CEYLON TEAS WINES, SPIRITS, ALES, & STOUT A Choice Assortment of Australian Wines in bulk or case, also some French and German Liqueurs. A direct ship ment of the finest German Lager Beer. For Wedding Presents I recommend purchasers tj inspect my stock, where they will find beautiful Dresden Placques, China Figures (by the best artists) Tete a-Tete Sets (new patterns), Electro plated Goods in great variety, etc., etc. HENRY/ANDER GENERAL MERCHANT DIRECT IMPORTER —AGENT FOR— Sun Fire Insurance Company, Canton Marine Insurance Company, Slesinger's Celebrated Horse and Cattle Medicines ' Broker for Australian Mutual Life Insurance I



Public Notices. YOUR MONEY OANNOT be better invested than ii purchasing a COMPLETE MEDI CINE CHEST containing Colemane am Son s Eucalypti Remedies For a Postal Note or 22s 6d tho foLowing remedie: will be sent, enclosed in a Neat Box, t< any address, postpaid: lßottleEduca lypti Extract, 1 pot Victory Ointmeni 1 box each Ladies and Gents Liver Pills, 1 pot Eucalypti Honey, 1 box voice Lozenges, 1 Cake Eucnlypti Soap. Full directions for use enclosed. All SAFE and SURE remedies. Beware of imita Ifcions. See that you get Colemane a>p Sons ECUALYPTI and no other, Whnl' .le and Retail Agent, W. J. ALEXANDER, . 14£ ashel St., Cbristchurch Wlier°| orders are to be sent .Send i for circularsf |riM Clydesdale Hokst- Springbanfa ByJToumj Banker (imp.) dam Farmer — F ass. Will Htand at my farm, Flemington For fees, apply to P. Hyland, Groom in charge. ' Grazing free to January Ist, 1891. Every care taken but no responsibility 57 " JOHN GRIGG ARRID.GED PROSPECTUS FARMERS UNION GRAIN, PRO! DUCE and FINANCE COM PANY, LIMITED. To be registered under " The Companies Acts, 1882." CAPITAL, With Power to Increase, £25,000, In £1 Shares, To be Paid for as Follows ; — Is per share on application. Is per share on allotment, and the balance in calls not to exceed Is per share per month. PROVISIONAL DIRECTORS . ! David Brown, Amberley W. T. Mitchtll, Cashmere William Brown, Shand's Track Thomas Dawson, Hornby James Kennedy, Lansdowne John Brears, Halkefct David Hawkins, Yaldhurst T. S. Manson, Teddington . F. W. Quaife, Halswell C, H. Walters, Marshland Isaac Sargeant, Ashburton Daniel Brick, Ashburton With Power to Add. BANKERS: The Union Bank of Australia, Limited SOLICITORS : Loughyey and Lane BROKERS: Baynes Bros. SECRETARY : Georgu Hutchmson The Farmers' Union Grain, Produce, and Finance Company, Limited, is formed as a Union to enable Farmers to combine as a large body of men to do all those things which from time to time are in their general and united interest. The Articles of Association will enable che Company to buy and sell, import or export all kinds of grain, dairy and other produce, goods, machinery, merchandise,, or manufactures, live or dead stock ; to buy and sell freehold and leasehold p.operty either on commission or other wise ; to advance or borrow money on securities of any jrind or without the same ; to carry on any kind of retail or wholesale business ; to grind and crush > corn or pulse of any sort j to cat chaff, and to transact general mercantile busi j ness on commission or otherwise. The co-operative principle will be thoroughly carried out in all transactions, and the profits divided amongst the members j For Prospectuses apply to the Brokers who are authorised to recei' c plications for shares and deposits. C. F WALTER Ohairman C. Tftornton Dudley LA *D, ESTATE AND STOCK AGENT 161 Hereford Si reet, Christchurch I have sums of •" mey to lend on good security p t low rates of nterest. Severa Farms for Sale LOOK OUT FOR mimiE baruim AT "The Corner." SALE COMMENCES SATURDAY, January 10 —TERMS—CASH ONLY. Neck Ribbons 2d per yard, Prints Reduced to 3^d per yard, Dress Stuffs 4id per yard, Half price. A line of Hard Felt HATS ~i S j DURING THE SALE Ladies Hats purchased with Trimmings at "THK CORNER" will be trimmed FREE OF CHARGE. SEE THE WINDOWS AND DOORS W. H. COLLIER « TEE COBNEB,"



(By App intment to His Excellency the Earl of Onslow.) ASK YOOE £ROBE® FOB A"T ' I m MjSLK %" The blending is entirely at*en- K:L I OOIS # (£<>"Ps%t % ded to by Mr. Nelson himself, v> * ▼▼*•▼ m JFrMltfK % who is a Taster bf grett espiri m AwoA¥et\ m enc?> and bas *■■ * SfMi*! *IM "'"WP m JbWi traiSing in tb« ait." . * MM inc. m /' KJfjrnV % TIMAXV VIKALB. *§/ AQ I VJ AW m \ W port of all purchasers ot Tea W\ "^ M ' Mm, t ll'l'rl 3HBr^*^\ as "ie «rttele tliey otit ii * M Iff .\rwrrmfifcl 'J>\ m superior to anything w« >.f, # /^QSeSSDTA mhava.wninlhitColeny. -n.NIrV m It* m"Mr.Nelton is a pro- Vi^ m ftf -^^MitliFliru. m fes islo2 al,, Taster "^ though m^J* -~2<k^^y^>^\_. jk PRICES: PORE BLENDED TEaK m AUCKLAND, WE Li GTON, \ ".HRISTCHUP.OH, DUNE3IN. * AGENTS EVERYWHERE. H. M. CARSON, AGENT, i AND SOLI) BY THE PEINCIPAL STOBEKEEPERS ' STEEDMAN'S SOOTHING POWDERS FOR CUTTING TEETH. CAUTION TO PURCHASERS, Tlie value of this well-known Family Medicine has been large'y tested in all parts of the world, and by all grades of society, for upwards of FIFTY YEARS. Its well-earned, extensive sale has induced SPURIOUS IMITATIONS, some of which in OUTWARD APPEARANCE so closely resemble the originl as to have deceived many purchasers. The proprietor, therefore, feels it due t the public to give a special caution against the use of SUCH IMITATIONS Purchasers are therefore requested to carefully observe the fout following important characteristics, Avithout which none are genuiue :— Ist.—ln every case the words JOHN STEEDMAN, CHEMIST, WAL WORTH, SURREY, are engrarei on tho Government Stamp affixed to each packet. 2nd.—Eiioh sing's Powder has directions for the close, and the words, John Steeclman, Chemist, Walworth, Surrey, printed thereon. 3rd—The name, Steeclman, is always spelt with two EE'S. 4th.—The manufacture is carried on solely at Walworth, Surrey. Sold in Packets by all Chemists and Medicine Vendors at Is l|d and 2s 9d each. Kempthorne, Peossek axd Co. New ZeaHTlFeandMarineiTnsurance Company ESTABLISHED 18 5 9. CAPITAL—ONE MILLION. PKEMIEK AND WEALTHIEST COLONIAL COMPANY, NOTED FOR PROMPTNESS AND LIBERALITY FIRE AND "MARINE RISKS. ALSO,— RISKS ON GROWING CROPS, THRESHING*MACHINES, &c., ACCEPTED AT LOWEST CURRENT RATES GEOKGE JAMESON, AGENT, ASHBPRTON W. PATCHING, TEJST TARPAULIN, REAPER CANVAS, AND HORSE CLOTH MANUFACTURER, HAS always on hand large Stocks of TENTS in all sizes of CALICO, DUCK TWILL and CANVAS. Special attention called to the large and well assorted stock ot REAPER A.3ST3D SUsTOER CANVASES FOR ALL MACHINES, MADE ON THE PREMISES. REPAIRS PROMPTLY EXECUTED. Any size Grass Seed Sheets made to order. TAIIPAULIN-; AND STA^K CODERS ALL SIZES IN STOCK MAKQUEES from ±q x 34 to 25 x 65 ON HIEE Orders by letter or telegram promptly attended to. W, PATCHING EAST STREET, 12 7 A. SHBURTON ~ ~~ GREGG AND COMPANY. Purk Blended Teas, NEW SEASON, 1889-90, IN Jib and lft PACKETS, 2ft FANCY CANISTERS and sft and 10ft TINS. TRY THESE BLENDS. TRY THE3E BLENDS v \I 1 2i \ff r «3s XA ((oßOWjjj I" {iEAGLF' )j i| (I OLUB I \per \h.J \** lh'J \ .// %^^J One Tj ia will establish their constant use to be obtained from ,'OHN O1SR& GO AND ■ EL ZANDER *



SPRING- FASHIONS. New Millinery. WE have now opened the latent novel ties for the season in Ladies' Hats and Bonnets, in the most Fashionable shapes and Superior Quality, together with the choicest Ribbons',"^Flowers, Feathers. &c, procurable. New Jackets, 7 New Mantles, New Dust ■ loaks, New Bordered Costumes, New Checked Dress Goods,] New Plain Dress Goods, New Ginghams and Zephyrs, New Prints and Sateens, New Flannelettes and NKW GOuJDS in Every DEPARTMENT CALL EARLY. AND INSPECT THEM AT S. W. ALCORN & Co, EAST STRE E T MEN m uuargo ot Threshing Machine experience great difficulty in dressing clean without a considerable portion of the grain being blown away with the chaff." This difficulty can be ! effectually oyerct me by using ! FLAVALL'S PATENT DRESSING BOARD. —ALSO— TFF. 12ft SPRING SHAKERS, AND NEW BOTTO DRESSING APPARATUS, AND New top or SECOND DRESSER with 3f fc riddles. These make the old Threshing Machines do the threshing and dressing equal to new machines. Ashburton, 30th Sept , 1890. j MR F. FLAVALL, I Dear Sir, —I am quite pleased with the Alterations and Improvements you made to my Threshing Machine last year, and with your Patent Dressing Board can get through more work and dress clean without blowing the grain or grass seeds intojthe chaff. I ■Yours truly. .John Henderson Ashburton. F. FLAVALL, Peter Street, SH BURTON JAMES BAKER, TIMBER MERCHANT, HAVELOCK STREET OrrosiTß Harrison r Auction Mart, TXAS IN STOCK Large Supplies of- Building Timber, Stakes and Posts, Galvanised Corrugated Iron, Builders Ironmongery, Turnery, Funiiture, and Fancy Goods IN ENDLESS VARIETY. URNITURE MADE TO ORDER IN ANY DESIGN AT SHORTEST NOTICE Sole Agent in Ashburton for Clegg's perambulators. THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN. , From and after the 30th November, 1886 the termsof Subscription to this journal will be a follows, viz : — iF PAID IN ADVANCE, rter ... 6s 6d, by post, 9s 6<l Per Half-year... 12s 6d, by post, 18s 6d „ Year ... 24s Od, by post, 7s Od  if booked. Pc Quarter ... 7s 6d, by post, 10s 9d „ Half-year... 15s Od, by post, 21s 6d „ Year ... 30s Od, by post, 43s Od Birth, Marriage, and Death Notices, if paid for at the time of insertion, 2s 6d i# booked, 4s each ns may be sent a ayment Andrew Black WATCHMAKER, JEWELLER, AN OPTICIAN, East Street. Bronze Medallist for Watchmaking, London, 1887. ALWAYS on hand, a select shock of Jewellery at. moderate prices, j comprising Ladies' Dress and Engage ment Rings, Gold, and Silver Brooches, Gold and Silver Charms, Gents' Gold and Silver Scarf Pins, Pencil Cases, &c, &c. A large and varied stock of Clocks in Msirble and other designs, Rotheram's English Levers in Hunting Cases, dust and damp proof. Spectacles and Eye Glasses to suit all sights. Watches of every description. Repeaters, Chrono graphs, &c, accurately and promptly repaired and adjusted. First-class repairs in Jewellery and Clocks. Electro-plating and Gilding. Ai/C Wok done on the Premises. A Trial Solicited. ANDREW BLACK, WATCHMAKER, &c, EAST STREET mo? #▼• «*• ElllffiMSEyl At enci, Inlnimifl I generally ■rillKllilkH I ourlng in ft few RSIS99SI9 I d*y.. |AglaiKl| . •UoMmiiti.|



Public Notices _______ ~V"j OTICE.— Anyone found Tress ' passing in pursuit of game or otherwise on che Riversdale Estate on and after this date will be prosecuted. J. R. WILLIAMS. River dale, 24th May 76 "aSHBUKja'N "GUARDIAN DUNEDIN AGENCY Tl**R R T WHEELER, Staffer Street, Dunedin has been appointed our Agent, aiicl will be able to arrange term with advertisers for contract advertise uients 1 10 .TRAVEL THK LONGBEACH DISTRICT, rpHB PUREBRED CLYDESDALE J STALLION ~j Sir William JervoLs (238 New Zealand Stud Book.) Sire, What's Wanted (imp.) dam ollj Wallace.—Bred by R, Charters, Esq., Ury Park Mosgiel. WHAT'S WANTED was bred by W. | Marr, Esq., Tarves, Scotland. His ' dam Jess was a pure Clydesdale, a great ! prizetaker, of immense bone and fine j symmetry. His sire Lord Haddo was a vciy successful horse in the show ring WHAT'S WANTED when a yearling n 1873 gained first honors at Inverary, and the second prize at Aberdeen. Ac 3 ; years he Avon the Royal Northern Society's first prize and the Auchtermuchty first drize of £55 beating a field of 173 horses. In 1876 at Stirling he was awarded the first prize of 60 guineas and in 1877 the first prize of £100 at Glasgow, in a field of , 00 of the best horses in Scotland. j POLLY WALLACE by Wallace (imp.) Wallace gained innumerable prizes in Victoria and was also very successful in | New Zealand Show Rings. POLLY WALLACE'S dam by Emperor j out of an imported mare. j EMPEROR was one of the most ; amous Horses which ever travelled in ' New Zealand. j His si Napoleon (imp.) dam Nancy (imp.) From the above it will be seen that SIR j WILLIAM JERVOIS is one ot the best bred horses in the country, being straight irom imported stock on both sides. For cards and terms apply W. D, DAWSON Proprietor, Waterto *~WrKAl^i7mrß Masonin~the CAIRNBRAE AND LAURISTON DISTRICTS. THE CLYDESDALE ENTIRE Diplomacy^ BRED by John Grigg, Esq., of Longbeach Diplomacy's sire is Lord Beaconsfield am Pleasant, by Prince Charlie. Terms: £3 season ; guarantee, £4 10s; groomage fee ss, payable first service. Special arrangements made with iona fide owners of three mares. Mares changing hands to be paid for as' season mares. As the number of mare 3 for this horse is limited, owners wishing his services should make early application. Good Paddocking for mares at 2s per week. All care taken but no responsibility For further particulars, apply Groom in charge, or DANIEL McKENDRY, 1 Proprietor, Cairnbrae TO STAND THIS SEASON AT OWNER'S LIVERY STABLES ISHBURTON, THE PURE-BRED ENTIRE PONY All BABA By Prince Charming (imported from England) dam Pearl, by Prince Charming out of Jennie by Mazeppa, owned by Montague Lewin, Esq., Christchurch. He is five years old, bright-black color 1 nd half brother to Aladdin, bred by C. Dampier Crossley, Esq., Rangiora, and took Ist prize at the Asiiburton Show in 1889 77 or Terms and Particulars apply I G F. SCOTT Proprietor, I Livery Stables, Ashburton. THE AMERICAN TROTTING HORSE Blackwood Abdallah WHOSE excellent Stock can be seen j all through the District will stand ' this season at Owner's Stable and travel the Ashburton County. Terms—Season, £3 10s; guarantee, £5 ss; groomage fee, ss. For particulars apply H, MUTTON, 10t62 Groom in charge. ALSO— TO STAND AT KOLMAR FARM, LYNDHURST, AND TRAVEL THE METHVEN DISTRICT, Thk Purebred Clydesdale Stallion YOUNG NEW STYLE. By New Style, dam by Glenroy. New Btyli' bred by John Boag, Sire Young Banker (imp.)» am Marchioness I. For particulars and terms apply Groom in cha Or S. COX, Manager Lyndhurs TRANSPARENT BLOCK Vj MAKING MACHINERY, aili A sizes, 201bs hourly to 50 tons ' The most reliable apparatus sver i duced. The Ice Blocks from 12in to 30cl square and Sin to 12in thick. FAMILY ICE MACHINES SODA WAfER APPARATUS. Cheapest and Best. Ice Cream Machine l*efrigerators, Filters, Seltzogenes, Freez ing Powders, Mineral Waters, every article connected with Ice, Cooling, or Medicinal Drinks. ALL GOODS GUARANTEED. Catalogues Post Freb. H J. West & Co., Stamford Works i U6 118, Southwark Bridge Road London, S.E.