THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, MONDAY, NOVEMBER 29, 1880.



Sports- Winslow Sports and Races. : Ist JANUARY, 1881. ■p R 0 G R A M M E. HORSE RACES. ~■' 1. Hurdle Race 2. Winslow Cup 3. Trotting Race 4. Hack Race 1 5; Consolation Race athletics. 1. 100 Yards Race V 2. Standing High Jump . .. 3. Three-legged Race 4. 440 Yards, Hurdle Race ;', 5. Running High J ump • 6. One Mile Race , ; Yaulting with Pole. 8. 220 Yards Race 9. Single Women’s Race JlO. Running Long Jump 11. Men’s (over 40 years) Race -«12.; Consolation Race To Commence at 11.30 a. m. ' The' Committee will meet at the Winslow'Hotel, at 8 p.m., on the follow ing days ; —December 11th, 18th and 20 th. J. B. ROGERS, 639 Hon. Sec. Consultations. H- PRIEDLANDER’S CONSULTA , . , TION, No. 1, ON THE CHAMPION RACE, To, be run for in Melbourne on January 1, J .,; ■. : : . lasi. ; FORTY-NINE NOMINATIONS. 1000 SUBSCRIBERS, AT 10s. EACH. First-Prize: ... ... £l4O j Second Prize ... 105 | Third Prize ; ... ... 75 J-AU net. Starters (divided) ... 65) Non-starters (divided) .. . 65 j In forwarding, cheques, please add ex change. , ..." .Two stamps needed, one for reply and onO for result. To be -drawn as soon as filled. • - . Address— H.FRIEDL A N D E R t Tobacconist, ; P.O. Box 117, Timaru. 548



: ; j. l.Fleming’s GrItAND CoNSULrATION, No. 2, ON THE LOWER HEATHCOTE CUP, i ■ To be rhri Dec. 27, 1880. 1000 Subscribers at 10s. each. First horse ... ... ... £l4O Second do. ... ... ... 90 'Third do; ... ... ... 50 Starters and non-starters (divided) 220 It cheques are sent, exchange must be added and stamps for reply and result. J. L. FLEMING, Auctioneer, &c., High street, Triangle, .Christchurch. N.B.—Note the address. : 612 1 •' J.'L. FLEMING’S GrEAND GoNSULTATION, No. 3, : ON THE DUNEDIN CUP, 1881. 3,000 Subscribers, at £1 each. First horse : ... "... ... £750 Second, do. ; ... •• t ... ... 500 Third do. ... ... : ... 250 Other Starters (divided) ... 500 Non-starters (divided) ... ... 1000 If cheques are sent, exchange must be added and'stamps for reply and result. 1 J. L. FLEMING; Auctioneer, &c., 'V ' ' High, street, Triangle, Christchurch. N.B. Note change of address. 613



0 6 N- SUL T A T I O N !'/' OT* UUNEDIN CUP, iBSi. N o. L STAR PROBLEM. 2,000 MEMBERS AT £l. ■ First ■' £BOO Second ... ... ... 400 Third . ... ... ... 200 Starters . .>. ... 250 Non-Starters ... ... 350 • Total ... "... ...£2,000 ; 39 Noniinations. Address —STAR PROBLEM, Care of C. «| • HARRIS, ■ ; ‘ Star and Garter Hotel, : : Or, Box 10, P. 0., Oamaru. No; 2 ! . Consultation -will be opened im . mediately after No, 1 closes. •r ■ ; £SO PRIZE. IV .A ; Special Prize of £so* will ( b( awarded to any correspondent who Firal places the first three horses in their rela tire poaitionainth© Gup. - Letters’ received each day will b( hept distinct, : and opened after the race in order’of priority, as received, until win ner is found. / - 3. If the. horses, be. correctly placed b; mote'than one person on the same day such' persons to divide prize. Each lette must have a 2<L stamp • enclosed, or no eligible for competition. Letters receivei from November 22nd, 1880, to Februar 23rd, 1881, inclusive. 4. A Committee of five to superintend their decision to be final. Address: —D. C. PRIZE, Care of G. J. -HARRIS, ' Star and Garter Hotel, 602 Or, Box 10, P.U., Oamaru. . Lost. • Reward. LOST, ifrdm Wakanui, on Monday November Ist, One Chestm ■ HACK, -branded HD on the left ahoulde; 1 with' hollow back. . Last; seen in tb direction of Barrhill. —Anyone return in him to' BIBOLANDEa Bbos. will receh the above Reward. :. 4£ r Found. . TJIOUND— An. UMBRELLA. Ofni Jj ’'can have.- the same : on. giving d Bcripfcion, 'and; paying for this adyertisi went. Apply Office of this Paper. 6J



Matson, Cox, and Co. Matson, Cox & Co., STOCK AND ESTATE AGENTS, LAND & MONEY BROKERS, AUCTIONEERS AND COMMISSION AGENTS, ASHBURTON. Their business will include the manage ment. of Estates, Investment and Pro curation of Money, Valuation of Pro perties, Stock, &c., and General Agency. They will hold throughout the District Public Auction Sales of Land, Live and Dead Stock; also on Market Days at Ashburton and Timvald, Eat and Store Stock. They are also prepared to make Liberal Cash Advances on Properties, Stock, Wool, &c., placed in their hands for sale, MATSON, COX, & CO., Agents for Robey & Co.’s CELEBRATED THRESHING MACHINES 44g Money. Jgg 850 LEND on approved Security, at Current Rates, in sums to suit Borrowers. 511 . POYNTZ&CO. MONEY TO LEND. ~ TRUST MONEYS—£2,OOO, £4OO, and £250. These sums are now ready for investment on real security, at current rates of interest. F. P. O REILLY, 809c-226g Solicitor, Tancred street. Hotels. PORT TIT IN E OR t Wine for XN V A L I D S. NVALIDS, rpHOS. QUILL begs to inform the inhabitants of Ashburton and district that he can supply them with PORT WINE OF THE FINEST QUALITY (suitable for Invalids), as shipped direct by Warre Brothers, of London, one of the oldest houses in the Oporto Trade. Note Address— QUILL’S WHOLESALE BOTTLING STORES, Commercial Hotel, (Near Railway Station), Ashburton. 751g-336c



Boarding House, &c. CARD AND LODGING, 17s. per week, at S. Corrigan’s, Tinwald. 446 PRINCE ALBERT BOARDING HOUSE, close to the Railway Station, (next to Cookson’s Stables). This commodious house contains 40 rooms, with every convenience. Good Table kept. Every comfort of a home. Moderate charges. S. LUCAS, 525 Proprietor. NEW PROPRIETOR. CENTRAL TEMPERANCE HOTEL, Havelock Street. THE undersigned having taken the . above Hotel, hopes by strict atten tion. to business to merit a fair share of Public patronage. Board and Lodging, Ll per week ; Meals and Beds, la. GEORGE WATTS. PHOrKIETOR. 644 c NOTICE OF REMOVAL, Jj'lROM the A 1 Eestuxiant to the ECHO DINING ROOMS, East Street, close to Lancaster’s Butchery, ivhere a good Table will be kept, and the proprietor will be glad to welcome his old friends and customers. Meals at all Hours of -the Day, at Is. each. Beds, Is. Good accommodation for Boarders and Travellers. Conducted by Mrs Truckle. • 528 SOUTH RAKAIA BOARDING HOUSE. 1 T A NDREWS begs to inform A. ej * XjL the inhabitants of Rakaia and Surrounding District that he has taken the premises adjoining McKerrow and Co.’s Grain Store, and has opened them as a Restaurant and Boarding House. Gopd accommodation for Travellers. MEALS BEDS Is. A. J. ANDREWS, Proprietor. 113 g NEW DINING AND LUNCHEON ROOMS & LIVERY STABLES. PETER GOOD begs to announce that he has opend a new DINING and LUNCHEON ROOMS, on Seafield Road, fronting the new Show Grounds and Sale Yards, at which he will supply Luncheon at: all hours of the day, at Is. 6d. Livery Stable.—-Stalls and Loose Boxes,—Stalls, Is. Boxes as per agreement. Goon Paddocks, as per agreement. 507 THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN. PUBLISHED EVERT EVENING. PEI CE— ON E PEN NY. * DVERTISERS are reminded that A the ASHBURTON GUARDIAN commands the LARGEST CIRCULA TION in the Borough and Suburbs, and the prices for advertisements are very reasonable.



T. Bullock. SATURDAY. 4 th DECEMBER. MR. T. BULLOCK has received in structions from the Trustees in Thomas Clarke’s Estate to sell, Without the Slightest Reserve, BY PUBLIC AUCTION, AT HIS ROOMS, EAST STREET, On the above date, LOT 28, Situated in the Township of TREVORTON, Containing 1 rood 32 perches, on which is erected a THREE-ROOMED DWEL LING-HOUSE. . This Property is now mortgaged for a small sum to the Permanent Investment and Loan Association of Canterbury, which can remain if the purchaser desires. Sale at Two o’clock. T. BULLOCK, 646 Auctioneer.



THURSDAY, 7TH DECEMBER. IMPORTANT SALE OF FURNITURE, AT THE PRINCE ALBERT BOARDING HOUSE. MR. T. BULLOCK has received in structions from the Trustees in Thomas Clarke’s Estate to sell, WITHOUT RESERVE, ON THE PREMISES, IN WILLS STREET, The whole of the FURNITURE, Consisting of Diningroom, Sitting-room, Bedroom and Kitchen Furniture, comprising Tables, Chairs, Fenders and Fire irons, Double and Single Bed steads, Washstands, Dressing Tables, Looking-glasses, Blankets, Mattrasses, &c., &c. Sale at 12 o’clock. T. BULLOCK, 645 Auctioneer.



THE Undersigned begs to intimate to former constituents and settlers generally that he has RETURNED TO BUSINESS AS Auctioneer, Estate, AND GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT In the premises, EAST STREET, And at the BAZAAR, BURNETT STREET, Formerly occupied by him.



JgAZAAR, BURNETT STREET. Saturday Horse Sale For the future the Sale of Horses will commence at One o’clock. T. BULLOCK, Auctioneer



F OR SALE, CHEAP A Sherriff Brad cast Seed-sower. Quite new. T. BULLOCK.



FOR SALE-Farm of 284 acres, near Dromore, fenced, and all broken tip, ready for spring crop. Price low. A bargain. Terms easy. T. BULLOCK. FOR SALE, CHEAP—Four Sections in one block—viz., 502, 503, 510, 511, situated in Tinwald. Small deposit cash : balance by instalments. T. BULLOCK. FOR SALE, CHEAP —A Quarter acre of good land, on which is erected a comfortable Cottage of four rooms. Terms liberal. T. BULLOCK. FOR SALE, CHEAP—Section No. 12, Trevorton, on which is erected a well-built four-roomed Cottage. It is securely fenced. The Garden is well stocked with fruit trees. This is a de sirable property, and will be sold cheap, and on liberal terms of payment. T. BULLOCK. Sections for sale at smith- FIED, opposite the Agricultural and Pastoral Association’s Grounds and County Saleyards. Terms—Small de posit Cash ; balance by instalments. 1 T. BULLOCK. For sale or to let, with a PURCHASING CLAUSE, 439 Acres, all fenced, and partly improved situated in Wakanui 2G6 „ A compact Farm, all fenced, well-watered, and partly in English Grass. Improve ments consistof acomfortable Five-roomed Cottage, Stable, Stockyard, &c., &c. 220 „ All fenced, partly improved and well-watered.



360 „ All fenced, and a portion of it in English Grass. 50 ~ Near the above, will be sold very cheap. 65 „ About Three Miles from the Town of Ashburton. 150 „ Near the above, and adjoining Mr. George Aston’s 290, „ About Six Miles from Ash burton. TOWN PROPERTIES. That valuable TOWN SECTION, 159, Tancred Street, will be Sold very cheap, and on easy terms. Section 539 (part of), £ of an acre. Terms same as above. Section 341, Kerraode street. Lot 37ij Mayo’s Block, with Dwelling house of seven rooms, near the Parsonage, East Town Belt. TO LET, DWELLING-HOUSE, in Burnett street, opposite the Mail Office, nowin the occupation of Mr. O. Carstens. Possession can be given on December 2nd, T. BULLOCK. TO LET, that convenient SHOP, situ ated in the Triangle, Wakanui road. T. BULLOCK mO LET, SHOP or BOARDING- X HOUSE, situated in Burnett street, opposite the Mail office. ■ T. BULLOCK. TO BUTCHERS.—TO LET—Butchers’ Shop and Dwelling House attached, situate in Havelock street, late in the occupation of Geo. Worner. There is a three-stalled stable, and other necessary buildings on the premises. Apply to T. BULLOCK. ■jyjj- O~N E Y TO LE N D~ £1,200, on Freehold Security* in suras to suit Borrowers. T. BULLOCK. ITTANTED KNOWN—That Visitin' YY Cards, plain or mourning, can b( obtained printed in various styles, at th« “ Guardian l: office, opposite the Rail w< V 3 Station.



To STATION-HOLDERS, LANDED PROPRIETORS, FARMERS, CATTLE - DEALERS, AND THE RESIDENTS IN ASH ED RTON AND SURROUND ING DISTRICTS. Messrs. Quill & Co., AUCTIONEERS, STOCK, LAND, & ESTATE AGENTS SAUNDERS’ BUILDINGS, Ashburton, BEG to announce to station-holders, landed proprietors, farmers, cattle dealers, and residents in Ashburton and the surrounding districts, that they have COMMENCED BUSINESS in the above line ; and, from their long experience in the various departments, feel assured that all commissions en trusted to them will be conducted satis factorily to their patrons. Sales will be held as required, at the Salerooms and Yards in Ashburton, or any part of the district. They will also hold a Regular Sale of STOCK,



LAND, FARM PRODUCE, FURNITURE, and GENERAL MERCHANDISE, at their Rooms, every Saturday, particu lars of which will be duly advertised. The interest and the support of sellers and buyers are respectfully solicited. Cash Advances made on all classes of Goods placed in their hands for sale. For particulars of Sales please see advertisements. A NUMBER of FIRST-CLASS TOWN and SUBURBAN SECTIONS on hand for private treaty, on VERY EASY TERMS. Colonial - made Sauces. QUILL & CO. are the Ashburton Agents for Carew & Co.’s Dunediii-made WORCESTERSHIRE and TOMATO SAUCES—articles that are superior to anything that can be imported from any part of the world, and are sold in New Zealand, the site of their manufacture, at a price with which no foreign maker or colonial importer can compete. Wholesale —Tomato Sauce, 265. per case of two dozen pints. Worcestershire Sauce, 30s. per case of two dozen pints, and 325. per case of four dozen half-pints Co., AUCTIONEERS, SAUNDERS BUILDINGS, Ashburton-. 3330-905 c



Gazette in Bankruptcy. V. E. IST is a OTIOE —The Ashburton Guardian Gazette for all notices under the Debtors and Creditors Arte Business Notices- Miss Buckman, MILL! NEK, DRESSMAKER, Ladies’ Habit Maker, , JUVENILE OUTFITTER, &c., &c., (From Melbourne, and of PETER STREET, adjoining R. G. Ruxtoh’s Military Out fitting Establishment), RESPECTFULLY informs the Ladies of Ashburton and the surrounding districts that she has OPENED BUSI NESS at the above address, and trusts, by strict attention to their orders, and the well-known elegance of her styles, based upon the most scientific principles, to secure their patronage. Wedding Outfits, Fancy Ball Dresses, Children’s Fancy Suits, to order on the most reasonable terms. P.S. —Ladies wishing to make up their own materials can have their patterns cut and fitted, with full instructions as to style and making up. Miss Buckman also guarantees a perfect Fit in every case. PETER STREET, ASHBURTON, Near Quill’s Commercial Hotel, Adjoining. R. G. Ruxton’s Military Out fitting’Establishment. 633 R. G. Ruxton, TAILOR & OUTFITTER, WISHES to thank his numerous friends . and customers for the patronage he has received since com mencing business in Ashburton, and begs to inform them he has to hand a Large Consignment of Fancy Coatings, and Tweeds for riding and walking trousers, pantaloons, etc. R. G. Ruxton, being greatly encouraged by the success of intro ducing the best goods at the-lowest price, is prepared to make Suits from £4 55., unequalled or unsurpassed by any other house in Canterbury. Trousers made to order from £1 Is.; Vests from 12s. Cd. Trousers strapped and cufied at a few hours’ notice. Address— R. G. R UX T O N, Adjoining Quill’s Commercial Hotel, Peter Street, near Railway Station. ' 634



Quinton Brothers, ASHBURTON BOTTLING STORES, Alford Forest Road. HAYING won First and Second Prizes for ALE and STOUT, at the Agricultural Shows at Ashburton, 1879 and 1880, should be a sufficient guarantee of the quality of Liquor supplied by the above Firm. All orders proratly attended to. 619



JOHN ANDERSON, Canterbury Foundry, Christchurch, SOLE AGENT IN NEW ZEALAND FOB MESSRS. AVELING & PORTER’S TRACTION ENGINES. Also, for the celebrated McSHERRY GRAIN DRILL, Has on sale for next season, Wood’s and other makers’ STRING BINDERS, wire and extras for all kinds of Wire Binders. Sections for all kinds of Reaping and Mowing Machines. Clayton and Shuttle worth’s Combines, sft. Drum. CONCAVES, CRANKS, AND ALL EXTRAS FOR CLAYTON & HORNSBY’S MACHINES, With Portable and Traction Engines, and Straw Elevators, Field Gates, and Stand ards for fencing. Ashburton Agent, F. PAVITT, 614 East street.



Grain store, Opposite the Borough Hotel, MANCHESTER STREET, Christchurch, James Clark, Late of Ashburton, PROPRIETOR. Every description of Grain Bought for Cash, and sold at Cheapest rates. 609



JUST ARRIVED FROM EUROPE, per “ Crusader,’ A LARGE consignment of SUMMER GOODS for GENTLEMEN’S CLOTHING, embracing Fancy Cloths and Tweeds of every description. Having been carefully selected by our selves. we can confiently recommend them, both for quality and elegance of design. A. Craighead & Co., TAILORS AND CLOTHIERS, Tancbed Street (Next Orr & Co.( The extraordinary success which we have experienced since we commenced business in Ashburton, while gratifying to ourselves, is a sure indication that pur efforts to please have been fully appre ciated by the Inhabitants of the district. Our method of Fitting being based bn scientific principles, deduced from a life long study of the human form in all its various proportions, our Patrons may rely upon being FITTED TO PERFECTION. Lames’ Jackets, Ulstebs, Ac., Made to Order. All Orders promptly attended to. . ~ - 982a-4450 NEW GROCERY BUSINESS. ANDREW YOUNG desires to inti mate to his friends,and the public of Ashburton generally, that he HAS OPENED A GENERAL STORE on the Wakanui Road (within a few yards of Dunn and Ray’s Foundry) where he trusts by supplying First-class Articles, at Cheapest Current Prices, to obtain a fair share of support..- Note the Address — i Andrew -Young-, v (Just below Dunn and Raya Foundry), ; WAKANUI ROAD. '• In connection .with the above,.-A. Y. wishes it to be understood that he has not laid aside his Carpenter’s tools, .as of no further use,, but he is still engaged in; manufacturing ' and repairing Gates, Wheelbarrows, : Drays, > .Hurdles, etc. General Joiner’s work' and odd jobs executed in a workman-like manner, at exceedingly low' fates. ■ The advertiser' doing iali ithe- work- himself| will be a sufficient guarantee for all orders 'en trusted to him. 594



Business He bices. .REDUCTION. CHEAPER THAN EVER. OAA AAA FEET of BOARDS and OUUIUvJU SCANTLINGS, must be sold ; also, a large quantity of Floor ing, Match Lining, Rusticated Archi traves, Skirtings, superior Tptara Shingles, Firewood, Stakes, Posts, Bails, &c. Apply at HAYES’ TIMBER YARDS, East street, Ashburton. I N.B.—Orders can be delivered at any ; railway station on the main or branch Hues, direct from the Mills,, of. any size, length, or quantity. ' 738 g ASHBURTON WOOL - SCOURING ' WORKS. ■JpLEECE WOOL, LOCKS, and Pieces scoured at lowest current rates. 316 ‘ CYRUS HOMERSHAM. FARMERS ! FARMERS!, FARMERS ! R. McKERROW AND CO,, RE Cash Purchasers of Wool, Grain, and all kinds of Farm Produce, and are a lso prepared to make Liberal CASH ADVANCES on the above placed in their hands either for sale or shipment to the English or Colonial Markets. A Large Stock of Cornsacks, Wool packs, &c.,' fur sale at lowest: current prices. R. McKERROW & CO., GRAIN MERCHANT 3, RAKAIA. 36



Wm. Anderson, SADDLER AND HARNESS MAKER, Ashburton. HAS always in STOCK a complete assortment of every description of Saddlery, Harness, Whips, Saddlers’ Iron mongery. Goods manufactured to order on the premises of the best, Materials and at the lowest rates , 324



NOTICE to FARMERS and OTHERS; [THEN you want any Copper, Zinc, Iron, or Tinware made or re paired, it will be to your interest to con sult Joseph. Moore street, Ashburton, And he will cure all complaints cheaply. Every description of Dairy Work made. . Estimates for Spouting given. 345



Tlios. Dudson, SADDLER AND HARNESS MAKER. Burnett Street, Ashburton. PERSONS visiting this Establishment can be supplied with every, article of the trade at Lowest Prices. ' 1 30S THOMAS DUDSON.



E, H. Butler & Go., WESTER FIELD TOWNSHIP, •jppEG to inform the inhabitants of the surrounding country that they have started a General BLACKSMITH and SHOEING ESTABLISHMENT, where they hope by civility and attention to business, combined with moderate charges, to merit and obtain a share of their patronage, 344 EDWARD H. BUTLER.



Westerfield Store. E. H. BUTLER AS much pleasure in informing the Public generally that he intends Opening a GENERAL STORE in the township of Westerfield, when he will be prepared to Supply first-class , articles in Grocery, Men’s Clothing, and. General Farm Stores. , . ; • E.H.B. will be prepared to orders entrusted to him with Punctuality and. Dispatch. Carta will'run round the district for orders periodically. .Agent for the Ashburton Guardian. 343 EDWARD H. BUTLER. -



SmgSiilW&iS' CO-OPERATIVE BAKERY, ASHBURTON. A. TMele ;:? THANKS the Public .for their liberal ‘ Support 'during the timb he has bbeii ini businessj-'and-hopes fof : a continuance ofl their favors. By supplying only the very best goods,'and paying unremitting attention to.-'bis- patrons, he -hopes to] deserve the patronage he-solicits. All orders for Pastiy, &c.,.-punctually.attended to. Picnic Parties, Balls, and- .Soirees, supplied on reasonable terms. : ; < A . THIE LEy 1 CO OPERATIVE BAKERY, - ! 500 | M. (xaHoway, 1 TIN WALD, * ■ Wheelwright, and general AGRICULT URAL IMPLE MENT MAKER. J. AlljtepauW rieatly executed \Vith prbmp ■ titude and despatch, and at reasonable prices. 370



Busincr; i Notices, Friedlandor :: . Bros. ARE CASH PURCHASERS V Of W O O L, G R A I N , AND ALL 1 KINDS OF ' Farm Produce, and are prepared to make . LIBERAL- CASH- ADVANCES oil the above, placed in nir hands either for sale or shipment to the English or •i: Colonial markets. DEERING TWINE BINDER. We have been appointed SOLE Agents for the leering twine BINDER for the County of Ashburton, and as only h limited number can be sup plied, all ’ -who wish to make ; certain of securing those favorite machines for the next; season, should ORDER SAME ■at ONCE; from the Agents. The DEERING TWINE BINDER awarded GOLD MEDAL at Ashburton, six machines competing; took special prize at Oamaru trial, &c.-, &c. WE HAVE ALSO ON HAND, McCORMIGK’S, OSBORNE’S & WOOD’S Reapers & Binders ■ with LATEST IMPROVEMENTS, at ' CH R IST CHURCH PRICES. ' Freight added. We have now on view, a few Second-Hand REAPERS and BINDERS, in thorough good working'order, which we will dispose of at a very LOW FIGURE. A complete Assortment of extras for all Reapers and Binders, kept on the pre mises.



DRAPE R,Y . W E ARE JUST OPENING in addi tion to: our well-selected stock, our SPRING AND SUMMER Imported direct from the manufacturers, which will be sold REMARKABLY CHEAP, in orders to make room for coming shipments. Our : CLOTHING and OUTFITTING DEPARTMENT is now replete: with the most fashionable and serviceable goods, and we have an excellent stock of superior Boots and Shoes of colonial manufacture. OUR GROCERY and PROVISION DE PARTMENT is characterised by,the best qualities of " TEAS, . SUGARS, DRIED FRUITS, &c. And the best brands of Warehousemans goods, sold at smallest possible profits.



The CROCKERY and QLASSWARE: DEPARTMENT has a very large and varied stock, and at pi-ices not to be sur passed. Ironmongery in all its branches. Orders punctually attended to. We are just Landing S I X T Y -;F I V E - T O N S r OF BEST SOFT STEEL Binder Wire " (Made expressly to our order), And, 'it will be of great advantage, to farmers to give early orders,-as the QUALITY ; CANNOT BE EQUALLED. CORNSACKS, CORNSACKS. We have to .arrive our season’s ship ment of : CALCUTTA CORNSACKS, Fullsized, extra strong, four-bushel, manu factured expressly to our order, for, English wheat .shipments. These.Cornsacks, being purchased by us direct from.'the manufacturers in -Calcutta) we can supply farmers and others on i MOST FAVORABLE TERMS. L We have been favored .with the agency of I ! ' ‘ ' '■ , „ 1 : WILBERS:. PATENT .EUREKA . . '.Hay -Mowers, As only a limited quantity of these machines, which took the FIRST PRIZE at the recent competition of the : Ashbur ton Agricultural and Pastoral Association* can be supplied,, orders, for next season must be given early, .



' . THE ■;IMPROVED ALTHOUSE Yaneless Windmill Is now on exhibition in front of our store. The prices ere'‘considerably lowered : and within the reach of everybody. Come and examino : them; ;



TO FARMERS, \"\TE.-OAN OFFER now at -remark-' YV ably LOW PRICES— Hornsby's H., ,H.H., R. 8., and R.C. ' Ploughs. ... ,r .. = , Reid and Gray’s Double and Single-; i 'furrow Ploughs/ and extras for. - - sariie;- • ■ , ' . Reid and Gray’s Drays, Rollers, Har rows/. etc.;; • ■ Rental l’s, Richmond’s, and. Chandler’s ! -.Horsepowers and:Chaff-cutters.- ... - We have further a large stock of— , r Douglas arid- Gould’s American Pumps, | : ''Force - Pumps, , and , Piping, ' and ’’ farmland station stores of all kinds.' FRIED LAN DER BROS., COLONIAL FIRE . AND MARINE " INSURANCE COMPANY.



Business Notices. 93T THIS ADVERTISEMENT .SHOULD BE CAREFULLY .READ AND RE MEMBERED BY 1 : EVERY ON i£ IN TERESTED IN FENCING., - THE PATENT OVAL ; SAMSON FENCE WIRE . Has now been,before the public for four years, and during that time ' ■ 5,000 TONS HAVE BEEN: SOLD. Giving very, great satisfaction, in proof of which tife holdhuiherous testimonials from well-known colonists ; and the demand is daily increasing to such an extent/ that numerous spurious imitations have lately been introduced in the various markets of Australia and New Zealand, for the solo purpose of damaging the reputation of the Patent Oval Samson Wire. The Samson Wire By using the Patent Oval Fence Wire you get a, better and cheaper, fence.than any other, and the best proofs : are the nutations.already referred to. ; 7£SS'‘K comprehensive circular as to its advantages, with numerous testimonials from well-known colonists, will be posted to any address on application. The state Forests of Victoria aire fenced with the Patent Oval Samson Fence Wire; the one at Dookie is, without doubt, the best Wire Fence in Australia, and people come from great distances to see it. PRICES GREATLY REDUCED/ The public, when purchasing, are there fore cautioned to see.that each coil bears a tin tally thus ■■ PATENT .OVAL SAMSON WIRE, IN OVAL;



And the Patentee’s Mark : ' M fi Tally B IN PADLOCK. or Trade Manufactured by the Whitecrosa Wire Company, Warrington, England. Was patented and introduced four years ago in Victoria, New South Wales, : Queensland, and New Zealand; and' the principal claim set fourth was itsbeingmade Oval to prevent fraud. Yet, in the face of ■ these patents, firms—many of respecaltry. standing—have, for the sake of a paltry' commission, lent themselves to the intro-' duction. of Various spurious imitations, which render themliableto actions at law, v and annoyance and; disappointment to the . users. "■ We would point : out to intending pur chasers that any person erecting Oyal Wire, Fences, other; than the Patent Oval Sam son, renders himself liable for damages. The Patent Acts on this point are very' explicit; therefore, after this notice no; excuse can be made! Wehave had instancesbrought under our notice where somepersoushave been so uh-- principled 'as ;to riiixE the -Spurious Oval Wire amongst the Patent Oval;Samson in order to. make a sale, and damage the the reputation of the genuine article. We have a great aversion to take legal proceedings in this matter, but shall be compelled to, in self-defence,hmlesa these practices are at once stopped. . i



ADDRESS .



M ‘Lean Bros. & Rigg, IMPORTER , 69 ELIZABETH STREET, MELBOURNE, TRADE. MARK.: M B -R . : IN PADLOCK. We undertake throughour agents, to , : . deliver the Patent Oval Samson Wire at , any port in Australia or New Zealand, ither direct from England or Melbourne. '► : Inquiries by telegram promptly..-, answered. ■ . Notice. REWARD.—Fencers throughout- the ■ i Colonies who* can igive information as r to- ' < r the erection of Oval Wire Fences, other ' than the Patent Oval Samson Wire, will. find it to their advantage to communicate with Messrs. M’Lean Brothers and Rigg,p 69j Elizabeth Street Melbourne. - a