The Ashburton Guardian.

VOL VII. NO- 2305

ASHBURTON TUESDAY FEBRUARY 31891

PRICE : ONE PENNY E



Public Notices TjX)~R~COUGHS7"COLDS Jj Asthma, Influenza. Consumption &c. T7~AY'S Compound Essence of Li« 1 JLV. seed Aniseed, Senega, Squill, Tolu, etc., with Chlorodyne. KAY'S Compound, demulcent expec torant, for Coughs, colds and chest complaints Ij^AY'S Compound, for Coughn and V Colds is equally serviceab'e for Horses and Cattle. EAY'S Tic Pills, a specific inNeumlgia Face-ache, etc. Contains Quinine Iron etc I INUM CATHARTICUM PILLS t ' an agreeable aperient. COAGULINE,— Cement for broken articles. Sold Everywlierfe. Manufactory, Stockport, England TJIOR the Blood is the Life-Clark's world JJ famed Blood Mixture, warrantedto cleanse the blood from air impurities from whatever causes arising. For scrofula scurvey, skin and blood diseases,' and sores of all kinds its effects are marvel lous. Thousands of testimonials. : Sold in bottles 4s 6d, and 11s each by chemists and patent medicine vendors everywhere • S ole proprietors : The Lincoln and Mid land Counties Drug Co., Lincoln England ""OWELS 7 PENNYROYAL AN D STEEL PILLS FOR FEMALES quickly correct all irregularities, and re lieve the distressing symptons so preva lent with the sex. Boxos Is Hd to 2s 9d of all Chemists and Patent Medicine-V«n dors. Prepared only by the LINCOLN and MIDLAND COUNTIES DRUGG CO., Lincoln, England. Wholesale of all the Wholesa'e Houses. Beware of imitaj tions^ , NE bot^f "Clark's'B'4l Pills is. war 1 hranted *to cure all discharges from t e urinary organs in either sex (acquired or constitutional), gravel and pah: the bank. Guaranteed free from mercury. Sold in boxes 4 6d each, by all chemists and patent medicine vendcic. Sole proprietors, The Lincoln and Midlan Counties Drug Co., Lincoln, Englai d For sale by the wholesale Houses. TyHEATIircrS POWDER detroys JV BUGS, FLEAS, MOTHS, BEETLES, and all otl.t r insects, while quite harmless to domestic animals. In exterminating Beetles the succe&s of this powder is extraordinary. It is perfectl ' c'o'-m in application. See the article you purchase is "KEATING'S," as imi taiions are noxious'and ineffectual. Sold in Tins, 6d, Is, aud 2s Bdeaohjbj, all Chemists 1 BLANCARDS lODINE OF IRON DTT T C \ PPROVED by the Academy ot Medicin* u 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 aud for stimulating and regulating it* periodic course. Nore genuine unless signed Blancard, 40, rue Bonaparte, Paris. Sold by Druggists and Chemists thro" out the Colonies KEA TS POWDER KEATING S POWDER. KEATIMGVS POWDER KEATING'S POWDER. KEATING S POWDER. KEATING S POWDER (BUGS, FLEAS MOTHS, BEETLES, MOSQUITOE HARMLESS TO ANIMALS. HARMLESS TO ANIMALS, "7BUGS FLEAS AILLS MOTHS, BEETLES IMOSQUITOESV but is unrivalled in destroying FLEAS BUGS, COCKROACHES, BEETLES MOTHS in FURS, and every other 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 in Tins only. —— ' ' ■ »ifi. KEATING'S WORM TABLETS KEATING'S WORM TABLETS -t KEATING'S WORM TABLETS. A PCJS3GV VaiECVBOS 8 W BUM EAT, bot •jjju'.iijj Mil' tube furnishing"".a gi.-33;blj m>tli)l of administering nly ck'iiti ■ran'Kly tor intestinal HREX.D wja\i4. It is a perfectly 18 nd mild preparation, and is especial dapted for Children Sold in Tins b , alf Druggists. e. Proprietor, THOMAS KEATING i - ■London- ■■ ■:•■■■■. THE LENITIVE ' PECTORAL SYRUP. HTTTLON i& an Tiifallible remed Jj for Catarrhs, Bronchitis, Colds, and all Bronchial Allections. 7 It is for over Sixty Yeaus prescribed by the Medical Celebrities. P GEORO#B PASTE EPI N A L A PECTORAL LIQUORICE BONBON is proved to be efficacious against Colds Nervous Coighs, and all irritations of the Tluoat and .(Jiiest. BEWARE OF IMITATIONS. REYNAL SONS jst Co., Chemists 28, Rub Taitbott Pakt I. Salek and Co. (Nexi Bank New Zealand) -■ WATCHMAKEEB ANI> JEWELL US. Lowest Chkistohur" 1!! Pees-as usual. 5S WATCHES CLEANED and pTS (guaranteed 12 months. O "OEBBLE, Pantascopic, and Crystal _L Spectacles. Sights tested free. Several good second-hand Rotheram and Other 'English LEVERS very cheap and and guaranteed. A SPECIALTY.-Rotherani's English Levers EXPRESSLY made t o OUR OWN ORDER. The best and most reliable timekeeper in the world. Every t'esorip ion of Gold and Silver Jewellery ma de up or neatly repaired I. SALEK AND CO, r ?tS tfexb Bank % Qyr Zealand.,



SEFDS.' SEEDS, j [VEGETABLE SEEDS. I EARLY SEEP MOTTOES,— • Including "THE BEAUTY OP BATH," Which last season produced on Mr Doherty's land, Tinwald, the enormous yield of some* thing over SEVENTEEN TONS PER ACRE. PFTY Pounds (50lbs) of " The Beauty of Bath " Seed produced thirteen and three-quarter Bags of Superb Potatoes. A. W. RANDELL FRUITGROWER j &c, A S H B U R TO Nvj G- W TAYLOR & CO General Auctioneers, Land and Esta Agents, 20, Collins Street, West, Melbourne ARE prepared to undertake Sales o s Freeheld Property, t Househbl Furniture, Merchandise, etc. Libera advances made on goods fcr unreserved sale. Monthly list of Property for sale. 1 or to let, issued free Loans negotiated absentees represented insurances effected harge moderate settlements prompt: Land sales conducted. ~" S tf AG POiNT~COAL. \ rTIHIS superior 'Coal, for household ahd _1_ steam purpoflfes can now be obtained from Messrs J. G. Restell, W. H Collins & Co., «nd R. S. Bean in auy quantity. SpeciM quotations for truck loads. 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, Manager Shag Point Mine; Sharpli a, Yince ot & Co SAWMILLERS AN.O TIMBER MEBCHANES, SPBINGBU.RN. 1 TZTAVE erected large Sawmills at I .1. Alforcl 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, or by rail from Springburn to any part of the district. The Mills, are within 1J miles of the Springburn Railway Station. FIREWOOD, SLABS A.ND WASTE TIMBER Always on hand. Orders by post prompty attended to. Hhope for the deaf A Person cured ofdeafness and noisey in the Head pf long standing, by a simple Remedy, will be glad to 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 :; TTIXTRAQRDINARY /HHEAP SALE ALE FOE ONE MONTH ANDREW ORR'S. GREATEST ARGAINS EVER SEEK IN THE HISTORY OF ASHBURTON. Ladies' Kid Gloves up to 6| for M pei pair. Ladies' Gloves afc 2d ; Children s Id per pair. Ladies Jackets, highly fashionable ai 5s 6d. Children's Socks, 2d per pair. One lot of Turkey Red Embroideries ai 4d per yard, worth Is. 12 dozen Dress Buttons for Is. 1 lot Gents' fashionable White Vests ai ' Is 6d each. Gents' Suits, Kaiapoimade at 30s verj good. 1 lot Best French Merinos, varioui shades at Is 6d. 1 lot Black French Lustres at 8d pe yard, worth 3s. 1 lot Colored French Lustres at 6d pe yard. 30 dozen Girls' Nignt Presses at is each An exceedingly large Stock of Ladies, Childrens and Gents' BOOTS GREATLY REDUCED CARPETS, FLOOR CLOTHS, &c, &c REMEMBER—FOR ONE MONTH. ANDREW ORE, WHOLFSAI.E and RETAIL DRAPEI VISITORS TO MELBQURiIFjg va» Should OmMHlki jjd^r&k W«ll-known and Buo- BPBOIAUST, iMdnoiuoOoicniim. m^^BP rmxm covftmsATiQit,



JOSEPH QILLOTT'S STEEL PENS ARE THE BEST. TINWALD COAL AND FIREWOOD"""* DEPOT T A /CLOTHIER begs to *) Jl\.' \ J intim&te that he has opened a retail produce store at Tin wajd, and has for sale—Flour* Bran Sharps, Chickwheat, Feed Oats, Oaten Sheaf, and Straw Chaff, Potatoes, etc. 4 Jso Prime Household Coals, . JLSHBURTON PRICES. A HIGH-CLASS Weekly, Social Political, Literary, and Dramatic paper, to be published every FRIDAY pricel 3d, by the Centennial Printing and Publishing Company, Limited, Melbourne Terace, Rus«ell Street-, Melbourne. ; ABSOLUTE PROTECTION AGAINST FIRE Manufacturers ot . VULCAN PAINT SOTERIA. Absolute protection agains extens.oa of fire. Color cards and test shingles with instruc tions and proofs of on materials well furnished Carter'** Celebrated HIP SIS FOR S4LE* HENRY ZANO I BEG to intimate that I have now on hand my shipments of BINDING TWINE [Flax, Manilla, and Hemp), for the joming season, which ai'e open for inspec tion now ; and I have great pleasure, in stating that the quality of it exceeds that tf last year, notwithstanding that it then ijave gratifying satisfaction to all who used it. I have also just landed ex "Wave Queen " 15 Tons best soft SteeL Binding "Wire 11 Binding Wire II ' 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 818. In order not to compel my clients to Imy a Machine I might be agent for, I 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 McCormiek and Massey Twine BINDERS i good order, at a Low Price. HAnized STOCK AND TO JA: Galva naiiglro all sizes, Orb brand Best E ° h Leather Belting, all sizes 100 Dru 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 (Knigkt Beaven, and Co.) 50 Cases Cast Ji 1 100 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 t> 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 DCRECT IMPORTER —AGENT FOR— Sun Fire Insurance Company, Canton Marinfe Insurance Company, Slesinger's Celebrated Horse and Cattle Medicines Broker |for Australian Mutual , fe Assuraecft-



Public Notices. YOURJdONEY /""IANNOT be better invested than in \y purchasing a COMPLETE MEDI ' CINE CHEST containing Colemane and Son 8 Eticalypti Remedies For a Postal Note oi 22s 6d the following remedies will be sent, enclosed in a Neat Box, to any address, postpaid; 1 Bottle Educa lypti Extract, 1 pot Victory Ointment 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 tions. Bee that- you set Colemane a>p Sons ECUALYPTI and no other Whoh le and Retail Agent, W. J. ALEXANDER, 142 ' ashel St., Christchurch Wher° 7or^er6( are *° be sent for circularsf <* JThe Clydesdale Hoks*. SpringbanJc. By JToung Banker (imp.) dam Farmer— fuss. Will stand at my farm, Flemington*] For fees, apply to P. Hyxand, Groom in charge. Grazing free to January Ist, 1891 Every care taken but no responsibility 57 JOHN GRIGG ABRIDGED PROSPECTUS BARMERS' 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. Mitchell, Cashmere William Brown, Shand's Track Thomas Dawson, Hornby James Kennedy, Lansdowne John Brears, Halkett 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 : George Hutchinson 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 the 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 property 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 ; to cut chaff, and to transact general mercantile busi ness on commission or otherwise. The co-operative principle will be thoroughly carried out in all transactions, and the profits divided amongst the members For Prospectuses apply to the Brokers Secretary; who are authorised to receive plications for shares and deposits. C. H WALTER Chairman ~0l I'liornton -Dudley LA «O, ESTATE AND STOCK AG'EM I 161 Hereford Street, Christchurch I have sums of t> viey to lend on good [ security ?t low rates of nterest. Severa Farms for Sal LOOK OUT FOR mimnii bargains AT "The Corner." SALE COMMENCES SATURDAY, January 10 —TERMS—CASH ONLY. Neck Ribbons 2d per yard, Prints Reduced to 3Jrd per yard, . Dress Stuffs 4|d per yard, Half price. A line of Hard Felt HATS -j S DURING THE SALE Ladiesk Hats purchased with Trimmings -at "THE CORNER" will be trimmed FREE OP CHARGE. SEE THE WINDOWS AND DOORS W. H. COLLIER •«T^E CORNER."



(By App intment to Hii Excellency the Earl ot Onslow.) ASK YOUR GROCER FOR vW A.i 'I Uxjl m gm\ % " The Nendine is entirely atten r\A T 1 ftri-S # XtfßftL % ded to by Mr. Nelson himself, I' IVk V _M. V^M M MfHpiJtOinP who is a Taster of great experi •^—^ *^m+ g M£nKfw&pL ence, and has had ft •pccial IN THE m /naElfcA m timaeu hebald. |» M /r^tPSSwhX %" This firm deservesihe sup- M»»*» •ji •■_■ M M ' J&JSU' \ m port of all purchasers oCTet rK(jD I=, V # / |4H Bftt A % » thc "Mfito they oflcr it V/ It 1^ #O L ™w5 moL'«A m superior t* anvthing wt W" Waf r JSB3l7^\ m have seen in ihfsCotony." . fcL** M" #«• JiWnwawwtV V\ m "Mr. Nelson it a pro v^Vv** M' #w |*7JH|ro^|llHrT' v\ Taster ana U THOUGH i Y& '; j^^^^- enpC^ ICES: PURE BLENDED TEAS.* AUCKLAND, WE L! GTCU HRISTCHURCH, DUNEDIN. (f AGENTS EVERYWHERE. H. M. CAEBOK, 'agent, AND SOLD BY THE PBINCIPAL 3TOREKEEPEBB STEEDMAN'S SOOTffING POWDERS 'POT? CUTTING TEETH. CAUTIONXTO PURCHASERS. The value of this.well-known Family Meiicine 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 tiie public to give a special caution against the use of SUCH IMITATIONS Purchasers are therefore requested to carefully observe the lour following important characteristics, without which none are gamiiue :—" / Ist.—ln every case the words JOHN STEEDMAN, CHEMIST, WAL WORTH, SUiiliEY, aie engraved on the Government Stamjp affixed to each packet. / 2nd.—»Each single Powder has directions for the dose, aad j the words, John Steedman, Chemist, Walworth, Surrey, printed thereon. ,' 3rd—-The name, Steedman, is always spelt with two EE'S., 4th.—Th» 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. ; Kempthorke, Pbosseb and Co. _ : t New Zealand Fire¥nd Marine Insurance Company ESTABLISHED 185 9, CAPITAL—ONE MILLION. * PBEMIEB AND WEALTHIEST COLONIAL; COMPANY, KOTED FOR PROMPTNESS AND LIBERALITY FIRE AND MARINE RISKS. ALSO,— RISKS ON GROWING CROPS, THRESHING MACHINES, &c, ACCEPTED AT LOWEST CURRENT RATES GEOEGE JAMESON, AGENT, ASHBURTON GREGG AND COMPANY. Puke Blended Teas, NEW SEASON, 1889-90, IN £tt> akd lib PACKETS, 2ft> FANCY CANISTERS and sft> and 10ft TUNS. TRY THESE BLENDS. TRY THESE BLENDS p2s id f2s 6d ; , \Jl2sßd "\ {/ jfo V"v\ One Tria' willestabhsli their constatit use to be obtained from J OHN OKR & CO AND ~ ~W. patching: 3 TENT TARPAULIN, REAPER CANVAS, AND HORSE CLOTH MANUFACTURER, -:o: —•— HAS always on hand large Stocks of TENTS in call sizes of CAUCO, DUCK TWILL and CANVAS. Special attention called to the large and well assorted stock ot EEPAIRB PROMPTLY EXECUTED. Any size Grass Seed Sheets made to order. TAKPAULIN-* AND STACK COVERS A LIL SIZ ES: I N STOO K. MAKQUFiES from 12 x 24 to 25 x 65 ON HIEE , xto-xv %*, Orders by letter or telegram promptly attended to. V W. PATCHING { UST STREET, 127 ASHBURTON



SPRING FASHIONS. New Millinery. "IXTE have now opened the latest novel- YV ties for the season in Ladies' Hate and Bonnets, in the most Fashionable shapes and Superior Quality, togethei with the choicest Kibbons, Flowers, Feathers. &c, procurable. New Jackets, Mantles, New Dust * loaks, New Bordered Oostumes, New Checked Dress Goods,J New Plain Dress Goods, New Ginghams and Zephyrs, New Prints and Sateens, New Flannelettes and NEW GOuDS in Every DEPARTMENT CALL EARLY. AND INSPECT THEM AT S. W, ALGORN ftJCft, EAST STBEJETj D. McFarlane's East Street The House for GOOD SUGARS for Preserving, D. McFARLANE'S East Street. The House for BLENDED TEAS of Al Quality, * D. McFARLANE'S East Street. The House for CHINA and GLAfcS WARE, D. McFARLAN'S East Street. The House for BUTTER, CHEEfcE, and BACON, D. McFARLANE'S East Street. The House for GOOD FLOUR, MEAL, and RICE, D McFARLANE'S East Street. The House for all lines of At. Lowest Possible Rates", EAST STREET ASHBURTON. 10ti9 Andrew Black WATCHMAKER, JEWELLER, AND OPTICIAN, East Street. Bronze Medallist for Watchmaking, London, 1887. A LWAYS on hand,* a select stock of .01. Jewellery a*- moderate prices, comprising Ladies' Dress and Engage ment Rings, Gold and Silver Brooches, Gold and Silver Champs, Gents' Gold and Silver Scarf Pins, Pencil Cases, &c., &c. A large and varied sbock of Clocks in Marble and other designs. Rotherham's English Levers in Hunting Cases, dust and clamp 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. All Work done on thb Premises A Trial Solicited. ANDREW BLACK, WATCHMAKER, &c, EAST STREET. ~M UW.QH OWING. iM ow Ohowing i A FASHIONABLE LOT OF | SpringdSummer Goods. THE LATEST FASHION, REASONABLE PRICES, GOOD FIT and WORKMANSHIP, ought to ensure a ready sale for these Goods. Come , Early,, A»ri »vol«l Xh.eK.ll.sli at Xina** Our Customers may depend upon cu I promise that their orders will Be finished up to time. 11. & K. Craigiiead, TANCRED STREET, j SHBURTON. THE ASHBUETON GUARDIAN. From and after the 30th November, 1886 the tcrmsof Subscription to this journal will be a follows, viz:— xF PAID IN ADVANCE. rter ... 6s 6d, by post, 9s fid Per Half-year... 12s 6d, by post, 18s 6d „ Year ... 24s Od, by jost, 7s Od  if booked. Pe Quarter ... 7a 6d, by post, 10a 9cl „ Half-year... 15s Od, by po&t, 21s 6d „ Year . ; . 30a Od, by post, 43s Od Birth, Marriage, and Death Notices, if paid for at the time of insertion, 2s 6<l if booked, 4s each. .. ns may be sent a aymenfc ■PlnuvfiifßH Btuitofla sliouil T^jwßgKH Woftderful Little miy «!▼• mi* IjlllHUHjiy at enei, H^mlmiH geatrally ■MIKIIIUH aUObmSiti.



Pi'bljc Notion "V] OTICE.— Anyone found Tress passing in pursuit of game or nMi^rwise on che Riversdale Estate on <md uht>v f.his da+.*. will be prosecuted. J R. WILLIAMS. River dale, 24th May 76 ""ASHBUB'iI'JBf "GUARDIAN DUNEDIN AGENCY TIyTR R T WHEELER, Staffer Street, Dunedin has been appointed our Agent, and will be able to arrange term with advertisers ■ for contract advertise tnentß* • 10 .TRAVEL!'THR LONGBEAJCB DISTRICT, rpHE PUREBRED CLYDESDALE • J. STALLION Sir Wtldam 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. Mark, Esq., Tarves, Scotland. His dam Jess was a pure Clydesdale, a great prizetaker, of immense bone and fine symmetry. His sire Lord Haddo was a veiy 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 won 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 60 of the best horses in Scotland. 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 out of an imported mare. EMPEROR was on« of the most amoiiß TTftrßwt which «ver travelled in Maw Zealand» His si Napoleon (imp.) dam Nancy (imp.) From the above it will be seen that SIR WILLIAM JERVOIS is one of the best bred horsea in the country^ being straight rom imported stock on both sides. ' For cards and terms apply W. D. DAWSON Proprietor, Waterbo.- ""totkavel this seasonWthe cairnbrae md lauriston districts. the clydesdale entire Diplomacy, BRED by John Grigg; Esq., of Longbcach Diplomacy's sire is Lord Beaconsfield am Pleasant, by Prince Charlie. Terms : £3 .season ; guarantee, £4 30s ; froomage fee ss, payable first service. Special arrangements made with bona fide owners of three mares. Mares changing hands to be paid for as season mares. As the number ot mares for thi3horac is limited, owners wishing his services should make early application. Good Paddockirig for mares at 2s per week. All care taken but no responsibility For further particular, apply Groom in charge, or DANIEL McKENDRY, 1 Proprietor, Cairnbrae TO STAND THIS SEASON AT OWNER'S LIVERY STABLES 4SHBURTON, THE PURE-BRED ENTIRE PONY ALI BAB A By Prince (imported from England) dam Pearl, by Prince Charming out of Jennie by Mazeppa, owned by Montague Lewin, Esq., Christchuroh. He is five years old, bright-black color nd half brother to Aladdin, bred by 0. Dampier Crossley, Esq., Rangiora, and took Ist prize at the Asaburton Show in 1889 ■""or Terms and Particulars apply G F. SCOTT Proprietor, Livery Stable*, Ashburton. THE AMERICAN TROTTING HORSE Btackwood Abdallah \1 / HOSE excellent Stock can be seen W all through the District will stand this season afc Owner's Stable and travel the Ashburton County. Terms—Season, £3 10s; guarantee, £5 ss; groomage fee, ss. For particulars apply H. MUTTON, 10+62 Groom in charge. ALSO— rnO STAND AT KOLMAR FARM, T LYNDHURST, AND TRAVEI THE METHVEN DISTRICT, Thj? Purebred Clydbsoalb Stallion YOUNG NEW STYLE. By New Style, dam by Glenroy. New Style' bred by-John Boag, Sire Young Banker (imp.), dam Marchioness I. For particulars and terms apply Grodfc in cha Or S. COX, Manager Lyndhurs \"\RA NSPA RE N T BLOCK v. v. MAKING MACHINERY, aili A sizes, 201bs hourly to 50 tons The most reliable apparatus «ver i • duced. The Ice Blocks from 12in to 30d square and 3in to 12in thick. FAMILY IOK MACHINES BODA WAi'ER APPARATUS. Cheapest and Beat. 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 Free. H J. West & Co., Stamford Works U6llß, Southwark Bridge Road London, &]jf.