The Ashburton Guardian.

ASHBURTON. SATURDAY, AUGUST 4. »988

PRICE-ONE PuJJNNY

VOL. Vll— No' l9lo



Zig-Zag Harrows still maintain thei* reputation as the beet goneral purpOßO Harrow. Four hundred sets made, an- nually. Newly Improved Ohaffcnttera all sizes, with Balance Fly Wheel, fitted with patent caat steel Mouthpiece, m one piece, whiob oan be taken off and replaced by ap ordinary laborer fn a few seconds. Cut three lengths of chaff. Portable Sorew-PreßS and Baggil Cbaffcutter, cuts, riddles, elevates, soreei and presses into the bag at one operation ' 1, 2, 3, and 4 Horse-Powers, simpl strong, and easily drawn, universally throughou New Zealand. Jointed Pulverising Diso Harrows, ovei 700 m use. No farm Bhould be without them. All sizes from 6ft to 12ft. Grain Drills from 11 to 17 Ooultors. We make largely for Canterbury and North Island. Cahoun's Hand Seed Sower, Farm Drays and Waggons, patent Fencing Standards for Folding Sheep, Fenoing Wire, Steel, Iron, and Barb Wire Repairs to all descriptions of Machinery promptly executed on the premiess. Catalogues free on application at Dune- in or any of our Branches- 4°163 ASHBURTO GLASS, PAINTS, AND PAPER HA GINGS WAREHOUSE. THE Under igned, having sold his Stock-in-Trade and Goodwill of the above Business to James Craigie, of Timaru, begs to thank his friends and tha publio for the support accorded to him foi tho past eleven years, and solicits a continuance of the same to his successor, J. R. CHAPMAN. James Oraigie PAINTER, GLAZIER, PAPERHANGER SIGN WRITER/ &c. and DIRECT IMPORTER OF ALL THE REQUISITES OF THE TRADE, HAVING taken over tho Business of Mr J. R. Chapman, I beg to inform the public of Ashburton and District that 1 will keep a Painter's and Paperhanger's Stock io keep ; ng with tho size and importance of tho Town and Dis- trict. All orders will receive prompt atten- tlon and be carefully executed. Workmen Bent to aDy part of the Distriot. —for"sale.— Newest Designs of PAPERHANGINGS good variety. SHEET GLASS, all sizas, from a 60 40 to a 10 x 8, m 16 or 21oz or 260z. British Plato, Silvered Plato (for mirrors ... Rougn Plato, Colored, Obrcured, and Ornamental Sheet, Oak Varnish, Carriaga Varnish, &c. , White «md Rod Lead, Hb, Colors* Mixed Paints m Tinß, Brushes crim, &c. &o. Paint mixed to any Shade. Advice to quantity freely given. THE ASHBURTON GLASS, PAINTS AND PAPERHANGINUS WABE- HOUSE, XX k 6tQ -



NOTICE. IN Thanking my numerous Friends and.,. Customers m Tinwald and surround* ing Distriot, for the liberal support they have given me, I beg to assure them I am carrying on the business of GENERAL STOREKEEPER AND \,l . BUTCHER exclusively ori my own account, without connection with any FIRM or PERSON, or m any way as an AGENT for others Soliciting a continuance of your favors, which shall -havo prompt attention, whether loft at 'the Store or forwarded by my ; cart, now running tho Town every morning* Motto: HONESTY and CIVILITY. 5*38 JAMES GUDSELL.. REID and GKKAY, CAMERON STREET* ASHBURTON. Makers ot IMPROVED D.-FURROW PLOUGHS (Made of Best Hammered Scrap Iron, and -Winner of First Prize at Melbourne Exhibition.) Over 80001 AT /Ovei 8000 m use. / Keduobd Prices; \ m nse. Extra heavy Mould Boards for Land m Stock,



jjblicNot ces. ■ "* •- — • . bakeeT^bkos BUILDERS, UNDERTAKERS, Ao., Oomsr Wakanui Boad sod Oasa street; (Next Central Hotel.) Or at Baker and Brown's Ooaoh Focterv • £bv<.looV «fcrnp,fc llii SADDLERY I SADDLEKY 1 \lfU A. IRELAND, having removed to it' premißea occupied by Mb Tat* Burnett Street, hopes, by strict attention to Pviainess, to merit a share of publio patronage. THE LOWEST PRICES CHARGED. Every requisite m the Trade kept m Stock. - Farmers and others will now have opportunity of getting BADDLERf suoh LOW PRIOES as were never befoi* • offered m Ashburton. Ropairs executed on most reasonable . J_ftT*n_iß A.GENT for the new high arm Davla • SEWING MACHINES. The only Vertical Feed Maohine m tbe world. It nas no equal. Sold on time payments if required. 1]L * 19 ______ A * IRELAND.



MUSIC. REDUOTION~IN TERMS. Lessons from £1 Is per Quarter. MR J. H. BKOOKS is prepared to re- ceive pupils for Piano, Organ, Violin, Singing and Voice Production, from Juno Ist, at greatly reduoed terms. Pupilß can have Lesßons at" their own homes (no extra charge), or at Mr Brooks residenco, Peter Street. . . The Quarter commences from any date. Pianos tuned, and repaired, also bought and sold on Commission. A reduction made for two or more pupilß m one family. Particulars on application to J. H. BROOKB, 6t62 Peter Street, D. McFarlane, GROCER, ashburton; my many thanks ARE Tendered to my numerous Cos tomera and the Publio generally for lie liberal Bupport aooord6d me at my Clearing Sale last Saturday, and also to my East Street Patrons who found their way to Burnett Btreet, my CASH TAKINGS showing conclusively that they have not deserted me. I hereby beg to inform all that aa my Bale bo far has been suoh a success I intend continuing It for another FOUR WKEKS, during whioh time my Cuotomera will have the advantage of buying Goodß without the extra duty of the new Tariff placed thereon (as now charged by other stores.) Therefore you may depend upon getting BARGAINS. It la a great pleasure to mo to ccc my Customers walking out my establishment with large Parcels and Binding faoea for a email outlay, and I confidently assert — without gush, blow, . or bunkum — that I aell twenty-five per cent, oheaper than ANY OTHER HOUSE, and| shall contlnuegto do bo for another Mouth, Therefore Don't delay, Purchase while you may, - And lay m a stock for a rainy day; D. I c FARLANi., WHOLESALE AND FAMILY GROCER, ;; ONLY ADDRESS—"? BURNEET STREET I ' ASHBURTQ^g .



fj\o MEET THE TIMES C TRUCKLE, PROPRIETOR of the Prinoe Albert Boarding - House, Wills Street, Ashburton, next Oddfellows' Hall, while thanking his many Friends and Customers for their liberal aupport for thepastrlO years, solioita a continuance of the same. Board and Lodging, 16s, 18s pe* week, or 8s per day. rinnors only, 4s per week, '••':■■■:•'; Good accommodation for Families, and private rooms for Ladies. 7 52 \ . . ~ ■■•-.-.. ASHBURTON OOAL AND FIREWOOD DEPOT, I) S. BEAN m thanking his Friends i, for tbe liberal patronage bestowed npon him for the last six yoare, begs to inform thorn and all the inhabitants of Ashburton that he is still prepared to deliver promptly all orders tor Newcastle, Westport, Brunner, and Malvern Coal, Firewood, Posts and Eailn, Stakes, Strainer?, Oats, Bran, Chaff, Potatoeß, Chick Wheat, &c, &c, at tho loweßt possible quotations. Noto tho address : — R. S. BEAN, West street, 5 256 Next Bank of Australasia. Charles Ray, MEC tIANIOAL ENGINEER REPAIRS Gnns, Sewing Machine? Lawn Mowers. Pumps, etc. HIOYOLES and TRICYCLES repaired and extras kept on hand BICYCLES FOR SALE. Engineering m all its Branches. Opposite CENTRAL HOTEL, Wakanui Road. 5*2



ASHBURTON. mHE CENTRAL TTOTEL, Proprietor W*. Redmond A Comfortable Family and Commercial Hotel. Private Suites for Families Good Billiard Room, ' ', Drinks at Front Bar, 3d. Lunch Free at 12 o'clock. Choicest Brands of Liquors. Special terms per week. As Byron Bays — 1 never, no, I never, Saw; any man so yellow^ .; ' . X How's your liver ? J (Yellow Dwarf.) TAKE MOORE'S PILLS, Christchurch, March 9th,T 1887. _r.am happy UT teatify to the value of your Liver nnd Stomachic Pille, having used. them for tho last four-eon years, and can recommend them to evory household with .every confidence.— J. G. Gabfobth. Sole Agent f c r A<mburtbn>- '•'" OHAS. NEATE, Pharmaceut'oal Chemist. 7 166 -■ : /I E, M. }3LAKE, j ARCHITECT.' Office: Montgomery's Buildings, East street; Ehtbanoe : Burnett Street. ■ 8 84



g. w. r^&c 5 ' General Auctioneers, Land and Estate Ag'ints, 20, Collins Street, West, Melbourne, Are prepared to undertake Sales of Free- bold Property, Household Furniture, Mer chandise, etc. Liberal advances made on goods, for unreserved Bale. Monthly lists of Property for sale, or to let, issued free. Loans negotiated, Absentees represented, lDsuranocS effected, charges moderate, settlements prompt. Land sales con- ducted. 7 100 BLANKETS. BLANKER. IHAVE secured a large lot of Heavy ; ASHBURTON BLANKETS, Blightly stained. COME EARLY as the price will sell them quick. Ashburton ClotMng Mart, SAUNDERS' BUILDINGS. Robert Alcorn.



GREAT EXCITEMENT 1 1 1 WHERE ? AT HAVES & GO'S BECAUSE tbey muat CLEAR AT AN ENORMOUS SACRIFICE £2000 Worth of Gooda ln a Month, and to do this they muat give Goodß at Prioea nevei heard of m Aehburton, Bargains. Bargains. Bargains. In every Department, consisting of — Dresses, Velveteens, Flannels, Blankets Calloo, Shirtings. Corsets, Hats and Jaokotß, Ulsters, Skirts, Clothing, Boots, Ac, &o. The whole to be offered at STARTLING PRIOES that must command a Great Sale. I P .S. — You are kindly Invited tojinspeot the Poods and compare prioea, Hayes and Co., Decade and East Street A.<HBURTONf j



W. H. Paget. BLACKSMITH HOPSE-SHOER . . SMITH, Burnett Street, next "Mall" Offioe. BEGS to announce that he has taken over the Ooaoh Building and Wheel- wright Branch, lately carried on by H. Peat, and will continue all branches of the , above business aa before, All kinds of Buggies, Drays, or Carts made and re- paired. Agricultural Implements repaired promptly. Horses Shod with skill and oare, w. bTpaget. . Ashburton Drug Company, Ld, J, M. CAMBRIDGE, Pharmaceutical Chemist, "6 Wl'H to "notify that, following the 1 example of the Urocere, Drapers, and other Traders, and to moot the very limited capacity of tbe public forspending money, I have made a thorough revision of my prices, and although the new Cus- toms Tariff impoeea a duty of nearly 27 per cent on patent medicines, I have decided to adhere to the old prices as far, as possible. DRUGS In daily use, as Cod Liver Oil, Glycerine) Linseed Meal, etc.,T have bought largely and am selling at one half tho prioe charged by my predecessor, aud for every article my prico for the finest quality will < be found as low, and generally lower, than it can be purchased elsewhere. DISPENSING Is done with the greatest oaro, and with Druga selected for tbe purpose, and m no oase does my charge for medicines exceed the prices now onrrent m any establish- ment m town. "VETERINARY MEDICINES Are still prepared from my original reoipea. Testimonials as to their value have been freely given me by Livery Stablokeepers, Farmers, Dealers, from Mr John Grigg, and other well known breeders. As my experience was gained m a large veterin- ary establishment, witii a member of tho Boyal College of Veterinary Surgeons, acd not solely from books, my medicines and advice may be relied on.



LEVIATHAN RAILWAY mE M P EJR AN 0 E TTO TEL (Opposite the Railway Station), DUNEDIN MRS SILK - - Proprietress, Begs to loform her friends and the Fubllo generally that she has purchased the above Hotel, and respectfully solicits a share of their support. The Hotel la the largest and most oom- modloua of its kind m Dunedin, and oan offer accommodation not to be excelled ; having been thoroughly renovated since the new proprletreoa took possession ; and will now be found moßt comfortable. VISITORS Will find every civility and aooommoda- tlon, and the aim of the Proprietress will be to give her patrons every satisfaction. N.B. — Refreshments oan be obtained In the shape of Tea, Ooffee, and Coooa on arrival: and Guests wlahlng to go away by early train oan depend on being called ln ample time, lf tbey will only make their wishes known. 4 156 ASHBURTON JIGH SCHOOL. ESTABLISHED 1881; Teaching Stabf, Boys' School.— Mr J. E. Buohanan, lst B A. , University College, London. Girls' School.— Miss Satjndbrs, Canter- bury College, Ohristohurch ; Miss Gbubb, Trinity College, Dublin. AT this institution pupila of both lexes hava the opportunity of acquiring the elements of a liberal edu- cation. The subjects of Study are those, usually taught at Seoondaiy Sohoola ; but the ordinary oourae may be modlfied^to meet speolal oases, if m the interest ~bf the Pupils Buoh a plan ia judged advis- able. , The year is divided Into thr, terms. All fees are payable m advat-io. per term Poplls under 12 years of age ... £2 2s  over 12 years of age ... £2 16s Musio (extra) £L la Fee or attending musio (only), ... £2 2a Drawing and Painting (only) ... £1 la A term's notice required before the J removal of a pupil. ij Tho second term commences on I Monday, 28th May. Poplls will aßserable i Eat 9.30 a.m. ' j f For farther details apply to the Hoad- ngaMter»



THE ASHBURTON Woollen Manufacturing Co,, Ltd. SUBSCRIBED CAPITAL, £11,000 DIRECTORS: G. H. Greenwood, Chairman, Geo. Jameson C. J. Harper H. Fhwudlander A. Harrison John Orr D. H. Brown, fTHHE Dlreotora are prepared to reoeive 1 DEPOSITS at the following rates of Interest : — If fixed for 12 months seven per oent If fixed for 6 months six per oent If deposited at oall five per oent J.H. TWENTY MAN, Secretary.



menta. Ti^Oß the Blood istheLife— Clnrk's world P famed Blood Mixture, warranted to cleanse the blood from all impurities from whatever causes arising. For scrofula, sourvy, Bkin and blood diseases, and scores of all kinds its effeots are marvel- lous. Thousands of testimonials. Spld m bottles 4s 6d and lis eaoh ty ohemists and patent medicine vendors everywhere Bole proprietors : The Lincoln and Midland Oonnties Drug Co , Lincoln, England _ 1 11 aammaaamammmma^ammmmmmaaamammmamaammmmm John Russell HAS great pleasure m announcing to the residents of Ashburton and the Publio m general that he has removed to the Block known as the TOWN HALL, m East street, whore he has opened out a Choice Selection of DRAPERY, MEN'S CLOTHING, &0., suitable for every cians, AN INSPECTION INVITED. Prices defy the World. Oomo and judge for yourselves. 5°161 ■ - THE "RED CROSS" PRESERVING COMPANY, Chapel Street, South Yarra, Victoria. CANNED Tomatoes, equal to American, and at same prioo ; also Peaches, Pears, Apricots, of tho finest quality, and m heavy syrup. All these goods are manufactured under the supervision of Mr George James Ward, late of California. The Jaroß, Jellies, Pickles, Tomata Sauce, and Assorted Sauces of tbis Company are well known to be better {ban any im- norted. 5 213



EVENING OLASSES are being held- at my Offioe, Montgomery's Build- ings, Burnett Street, on MONDAYS, WEDNESDAYS, and FRIDAYS, from 7 to 9 p.m. Arohiteclurs.l, Pictorial, Model, and all branches ot Freehand Drawing, etc, are being taught E, M. BLASE, 4 160 Architect; HOPE FOR TH E DE A F. —Nloholson's Improved Patent Artificial Ear Drums. The only sure, easy, and unßeen device uaed to permanently restore hearing. Reoommended by soientlfio men of Europe end America Write for free Illustrated description book to J. H. Nicholson, Lincoln's Inn Chambers, William street, Melbourne. ASHBURTON "GUARDIAN.'J DUNEDIN AGENCY. (I)TR R. T. WHEELER, Stafford Street, Dunedin, has been appointed our Agent and Trill be able to arrange terms with advertisers for contract advertise



ASic mm orocer for TV / V^ots * r7\ fwK ff /S\ \ N.Z. INDTJSTEIAL GAZETTE vll **_L / I \A_ki_ iff J J*k\.: m. " The blending is entirely a.ten- KflM' fl Q3Q ff m€mW^mU % ded to by Mr. Nelson himself, I IVMV m. VVtV ff JflEi£f23P m who is a Taster of Rrc.it experi- mm-— m -• km ■• #_fafcwKg_ga_lL and has had a special IN THE Jf #nEßr\ % TIBIARU HERALD. M/Ia 9 a~m. -____k. • X^ ff i vUJjSnUwt- \ m port of all purchasers of Tea ■a fl D 1 ff a <* ! TON3_aSfflf i rj\ m** the article they offer is |\ \m* af a^ V^tßSmn^ii'^V lfc_ su P ei "i° r t0 an^tl'inß wo ff ioH n_S_ra^hlm^_Lt \_j\ have seen m this Colony." i __A.^^'" M io> W m " Mr> Nois ° n is a p r °- q\nJ r^ Ja - li_tCTi"jJOl£_T> fessionnl Taster and by a!ll 3/- PURE BLENDED TEAS.' AUCK.LAND, WELLINGTON, CHRIST3HURCH, DUNEDIN. AGENTS EVEKYWHEREo SOLD IN ASHBURTON BY HE CARSON, HENRI ZANDER And the principal storekeepers.



M C CALLTJM & GO. ■\\TJm are now landing, ex "Maud Graham," a Cargo of First-class KAURI W FLOORING, LINING, SHELVING, and other size s ta FWJj CONDITION. We have also to hand Large Supplies of RED and WHITE PINE TIMBER, all sizes. ATB Q — NEWCASTLE COAL, WESTPORT COAL,' AND MOUNT SOMERS OOAL Our PAINTING and HOUSE DECORATING DEPARTMENT Is teplete with EVERY REQUISITE. ESTIMATES GIVEN. McCallum and Co., TIMBER AND COAL MERCHANTS, PATNTERS,|PAPER- HANGERS, GLAZIERS, Etc., EAST S T REET ASHBURTON.^ Manager, THE PUBLIC IRUBT OFFICE OF NEW ZEALAND OFFER REAT AX>VA2NTTA.G_2S rnrv "n'P'ne^mVTC b ° ut to make their willB ' and dGßirin B to secure the IU A Ji-JtwUlNlb faithful execution of their last wishes. TYrm an AT O a b ° ut t0 marr y and make pr ovision b y - arrla « c JL JulAibUlNij contract or settlement. TO-n^lnC^n^VTC< contemplating the settling of their estate, or of a JT HKDUIN D sum or sumß of money by trust deed. TOT^■^•nC<^^^\TC< desirous of constituting trusts for charitable or Jl JlilvbUlN O benevolent objects. TO FOREIGN TRUSTEES S^ s^. 4 ™'' 0 ' "*"■ All %such should obtain detailed information from the PUBLIO RTJS TEE, Custom House Quay, Wellington, or from ' INLAND, BARNS, AND CO., OHRIBTCHURCH, Or D. M. ROSS, TIMARU. Hewl^ealaiidFire and Marine Insurance Company



Established ... •« •«• 1859. CAPITAL ONE MILLION. THE PREMIER & WEALTHIEST COLONIAL COMPANY, NOTED FOU PROMPTNESS AND LIBERALITY. MBE AND MABINB BISKS. ALSO,— RISKS ON GROWING CROPS. TriKESILW '.MACHINES, &c, accepted at lowest current rates. OEORGE JAMESON, AGENT, ASHBURTON, mHE Undersigned ha» now for SALE, by Bag or per Ton, Blue Derwent and Kidney Potatoes, Grown c n good gronnd, and warranted io give natlflfaotlon RANSOME ail* SIMS andHOBNSBVS PLOUGH SHARES, (ALL SIZES.) SP JRINa WHEAT. clean Bamples ol Tvs can and Lammas. DRAIN AND FIELD PlPES- mmmmmmmmmmmm GRASS AND CLOVER SEEDS ALL OF Bj EST QUALITY OBTAINABLE. _, S.nd>fc lowest onrrent rates. GEORGE J A ME SOF A .SHBURTON.



LOW VITALITY. DR. CHURCHILL'S Syrnp of Hypophosphite of Lime preßcribed by the faculty for the care of Consumption. Chronic Cough i and General Debility. I JT oontainß two of the principal In. gradients necessary for building up the Human Frame, and which are con- sidered deficient m the above compleinta, viz., Phosphorua and Lime. It cannot be too highly recommended for Delicate Ohildren. Dr. OhurchiU's Compound Syrnp of HYPOPHOSPHITES la real Brain Food, and m cases of Muscular and Nervous Exhaustion hee 'acquired a world-wide reputation. Each bottle bears Dk. ChnrchiH's signature, Prioo, 4fr Frepared only by « Swan, Chemist, Bob Castiquonb, Parto BAKER AND CO. TIMBER AND COAL MERCHANTS, WEST BTBEET, I ASHBURTON. 1 DESIRE to announce to the inhabitants of Ashburton and surrounding , districts that they haveopened.a TIMBHJR and OOAL YAKD, opposite Mr George Jameson's Grain Store West street, and are prepared to eupply ai i 3 ll «8es of BUILDING MATERIAL, m large or small quantities, to suit purchasers. RffD, WHITE, and~BLAOK. PINE, and TOTARA. GALVANISED CORRUGATED IRON j m all lengthß, and best brandd. MOULDINGS, ARCHITRAVES, SKIRTINGS. POSTS and RAILS, STAKES, and all Fencing Material ' COAL: Westport Coat; Newcastle Coal, Mou nt Somers Coal. Fiiewood m long or ehort lengths. aamama m Agents m Ashburton for WiLe q_?b (Portland Cemeut and Hydraulic Limi *, Notr Address: — BAKER AND CO. * OppoßltelMrG. JAMESON'S|Graio 4 Btore West street. 1%



THE Novelty Paper Fastener; A full line of Paper and Letter Clips. The Up- right Clip. Paper Weight and Clip. Note, Letter, and Legal Cap Board Clips. Auto- matic Fountain Penholder. Automatic Fisher (for fishermen.) Novelty Pocket Knife, and Novelty Hunting Knife (operating instan- taneously with one hand.) Ornamental Match Boxes, with bracket hooks (nickel plate, Tucker bronze, and other styles of finish.) Shelf Brackets (for putting up shelves without tools), with sets of wardrobe hooks attached. Wincing Knives, with one, two, and three blades. Staples for binding pamphlets auu papers, ouspcuaiun rung | Staples for hanging up show cards, etc. The Celebrated Madame Louie Hair Crimper, etc. All goods new m design, novel m operation, protected by patent, better finished, better working, and lower m price than other goods of the same classes. Full illustrated descrip- t ; ve catalogue tree on application. Goods can bt ordered at the same prices through any reliable American Commission House. Houses undertaking tbe sale of tbese goods will find their trade rapidly increase, and that the goods will give the fullest satisfaction. New articles are being constantly brought out, and merchants are asked to send for catalogue or order samples through their correspondents here.



Public Notices. VERY little medlcino of any other kind required if LAMPLOUGH'S PYRETIC SALINE is at hand, and taken as occasions arise; It is the oure and PREVENTIVE of moßt o'iseases incident to Tropical and Colonial lUfe. It allays: thirst and cools and vitalises the blood ia a remarkable manner, speedily removing Constipation, Feverishness, Fevers, Head- ache,, Vomiting, and Liver troubles; Station proprietors, flockma&ters, and all residing m up-country stations should be provided with it. Ask yonr merchant to send regular supplies with .your other stores, as it Is invaluable to all* Sold by all medioine vendors. WHAT WILL IT COST TO PRINT? THE Centennial Publishing Company undertake to revise and prepare Manuscript for PUBLICATION, either m serial or book form. Estimates and De- signs furnished. GARNET WALCH \ VAi , ntm NAT. J. BARNET } iWlltoW - . Melbourne, Premier Chambers, 7 Collins j Street W. 5 162 THE -—Philadelphia Novelty — MANUFACTURING 00., 1422, 1424, 1426 Callowhill St., Philadelphia, Pa., U.S.A. (incorporated), New York Office, No. 32 Howard Street, New York City, SOLE MANUFACTURERS OF A LINE OF Patented American NOVELTIES, In Stationers' Specialities & Light Hardware.



MESSRS FRIEDLANDER BROS. HATE FOB BALE— SDOUBLE-FURBOW PLOUGHS (second hand) C\ BBTS 4-LEAF HABEOWS (new) -■ TIP DRAY (aeoond-hand) IFABII DBAT with FRAME (second hand) 1 BPBING CABT (new) 1 AMERICAN WAGGON (atcond-band) 6BEA.PERS and BlNDEßS br^Oormack Hcrnsb,, and Wood (s^nd-naad) Prijtttf Oamaru perwent Potatoes Skin Sales. WE HOLD FORTNIGHTLY SALES 0» SKINS THROUGHOU r THB wEASON ON THE FOLLOWING DATES :— July 27th, Augast 10th and L 24th, Feptember 7ih and 21st, October sth and 19. b, ISovomber 2nd, I6tb, and 30th SALES OF HORSES, PIGS, CATTLE, PRODUCE, & FUBNITUEE 05 SATURDAYS. STOCK SALE|Sj ON TUESDAYS. BAKAIA MONTHLY BALE— Firat Thoroday of the Month FRIEDLANDER BROS,, ?6TER WILLIAMS, ' Auctioned



Public Notices "Zealandia" Boots HAVE the Highest Beputatio- m the Colonies. .\cnonnced at the Indian and Colonial Exhibition as the FINEST m the Whole Exhibition. For substantial wear tbey are the BEST IN THE WORLD. Buy a pair o "ZEALANDIAS" and you will never use any other Brand. Onr Patented "PARAGON BOOT' and " INDESTRUCTIBLE TOES." For Boys and Girls are Splendid Lines for Hard Wear. None are Genui \e unless branded on the Sole And every pair is absolutely Warranted to give Good Wear. Sold by the leading Boot Dealers and Country Stores througnout NewZeaUnd, and Wholesale by LIGHTBAND, ALLAN & GO. CHRISTCHURCH. STORAGE. _STORACE. WOOL. WOOL. WOOL. THE Undersigned begs to announce to his numerous friends of Ashburton and tho surrounding districts that he has aken over the fIEW "ZEALAND LOAN AND MER- CANTILE AGENCY CO.'S STORES IN ASHBURTON, And is prepared to receive Wool and Grain fc: STORAGE or SHIPMENT. Liberal Cash Advances made on WOOL, GRAIN, SKINS, &o f , In store or con- signed for Sole. WOOLPACKS and CORNSACKS at tne Lowest Prices, TWINE, CHAFF, OATS, OILS, LAMPBLACK, &o. GRAIN bought and Hold. Laud ahd Estate Agent. AGENTFOR— M.Z. Laan & Mercantile Agency Go Union Insubanob Company Bbookb's Shxbf Dip, Eto. Newest Improved Threshing Machines rranged for. FEED. MAKEIG, 1 35 Ashbnrton.