The Ashburton Guardian

VOL. VIl.-No 1904

ASHBURTON. SATURDAY, JULY 28. £388

PRIOE~u N E P W i\ NY



'y • ■ -tiblic febticfo. - ; ■■': BUILfaERB.-irNOEItTA.KBRB, Ac, Corn3r Wakanui Boad aDd Gobi Btroetj (Nhxt Central Hothl.) Or at Baker and Brown'a Goach Vaotcry ihtvelonlc jatrtwt , i f lift BADDLERYI SADDLEKY I MR A. JBELAND, having removed to premises occupied by Mk Tait Burnett Street, hopes, by Btriot attention to PußineßS, to merit a flharo of publio patronage. THE LOWEST PRICES OHARGBD, Every reqaiaite m theTrado ktfptin Stock. Farmers and others will now have opportunity of getting BADDLERf such LOW PRICES as wero never before offered m Aehhurton. Repairs executed on moat teaeonable terms. ,' ; : "'•■ :/ . AGENT for tho new high arm Davis . BEWING MACHINES. The only - Vertical Feed Machine . m the world. It nas, no ..equal... ; • Bold on time payments if required. 11*19 A. IRELAND. NOTICE. IN Thanking my numeroaa Friends and Customers m Tinwald and surround* ing District, for the liberal uupport they have given me, I beg to assure them I am carrying on the business of GENERAL BTOHEKEEPJija AND BUTCHER : exciaaively on my own aceonnt, without connection with any FIRM or PEKSON, or m any way as an AGENT for others Soliciting a continuance of your favore, which shall have prompt attention) whether left at the Store or. forwarded by my oart, now running the Town every morning. ■ i '-..-■■ , <■ '■:■ ■ Mono : HONESTY and CIVILITY. 5*38 "jAMRS QUDSELL, KEID and GBAY, CAMERON STREET ASHBUBTON. Makers orrTSiPROV*ED D.-FUttBOW PLOUGHB (Made of Best Hammered Scrap Iron, and Winner of First Prize at Melbourne Exhibition.) Over 8000 1 AT / Over 8000 m use. J Beddopd Pbioes;\ m nan. Extra heavy Mould Boards for r gh Land m Stock, Zig-Zag Harrows still maintain thei* reputation as the best general purpose ' Harrow. Four hundred Beta made an« nually. : > > Newly Improved Chaffoutters all sizea, with Balance Fly Wheel, fitted with patent cast steel Mouthpiece, m one piece, which can be taken off and replaced by ai> ordinary laborer m a few seconds. Out three lengths of chaff. Portable Screw-Press and Baggif Chaffcutter, cuts, riddles, elevates; soreei and presses iuto the bag at one operation 1, 2, 3, and 4 Horse-Powers, simpl strong, and easily drawn, universally i throughou New Zealand. Jointed Pulverising Diso Harrows, ovei 700 m use. No farm should be without them. All sizes from 6ft to 12ft. Grain Drills from 11 to 17 Ooultora. We make largely for Canterbury and Noxth Island. ' •. ■■ / '¥:■:'■* Cahoun's Hand Feed Sowbri ' "Farm Drays and Waggonß, patent Fenoing Standards for Folding Sheep, Fenoing Wire, Steel, Iron, and Barb Wire- ; ■ •■. • . Repairß to all descriptions of Maobinery promptly executed on the premiess. ' Catalogues free on application at Dune, m or any of our Branches- 4°163 ASHBURTO GLASS, PAINTS, AND PAPER HA GINGS WABBHOUSE. THE Under igned, having Bold his Stock-in-Trade and Goodwill of the above Busicess to James Ckaigie, of Timaru, begs to thank his friends and tho public for the support accorded to him foi the past eleven years, and Bolicits a continuance of the same to his suooesaor* J. B. CHAPMAN. James Craigie PAINTER, GLAZIEB, PAPEBHANGER SIGN vVBITER, &c. and DIRECT IMPORTED OF ALL THE REQUISITES OF THE TIiADE, HAVING taken ovor the Business of Mk J. B. Chapman, I beg to inform the public of Asnburton and District that I will keep a Painter's and Paperhanger's Stock id keeping with tho eize and importance of tho Town and Dis- trict, All orders will receive prompt atten« tion and be oarefully executed. Workmen;' Bent to any part of tho District. — FORSALE.— Newest Deßignßof PAPjBBEANGINGS good variety. SHEET GLABS, all sizes, from a 60 40 to a 10 x 8, m 16 or 21cz or 260z. British Plato, Silvorod Plate (for mirrors. Rougn Plato, Colored, Cbecurod, and Ornamental Shoot, Oak Varnish, Carriage Varnish, &c., White and Red Lead, il« Colors, Mixed Paints m Tinß, Brushes' orim, &o. &o. Paint mixed to any Bhade. Advice to quantity freely given. THE ASHBURTON GLASS, PAINT&i AND PAPEBHANGINUS WABB- . UOUSB, k 9153 «



ASH BURTON. 11HE nENTBAL TTOTEL, \J Jtl Proprietor ... ... W, Redmone A Comfortable, Family and Commercial Hotel. Private Suites for Families. Good Billiard Room, Drinks at Front Bar, 3d . Lunch Free ai 12vo'olock. Choiceat Brands of Liquors. Special terms per week. As Byron says— .„ - • ' 1 never, no, I never, Saw any man so yellow, How's your liver ? (Yellow Dwarf.) TAKE MOOBE'B PILLS, Christchurcb, March 9th, 1887. 'am happy to testify to the value of yonr Liver and Stomachio Pills, having used them for the last fourteen years, and can recommend them to every household with every confidence. — 3 . ,G. Gaetobth. Sola Agent for Ashburton,— OHAS: NEATE, ' Pharmaceutioal Chemist. 7 166 /\ B. M. BLAKE, ABOHITEOT. Office: Montgomery's Buildings, East street. , . Entrance : Bdrnbtt Street. 8 34 *pO MEET THE TIMES C TRUCKLE, PROPRIETOR of the Prince Albert JL Boarding - House, Wills Street, Ashburton, next Oddfellows' Hall, while thanking his many Friends and Customers for their liberal support for the past 10 years, solicits a oontinuance of the same. Board and Lodging, 16s, 18s pei week, or 3s per day. Dinners only, 4b per week. m^ Good accommodatioflnr Families, and private! rooms for Ladies.' 7 52 ABHBUBTON COAL AND FIREWOOD DEPOT RS. BEAN m thanking his Friends i, for the liberal patronage bestowed npon him for the last six yours, begs to inform them and all the inhabitants of Ashburton that ho is still prepared to deliver promptly all orders for Newcastle, Wesfcport, Brunner, and Malvorn Coal, Firewood, Postß and ltailn, Stakes, Strainers, Oats, Bran, Chaff, Potatoes, Chick Wheac, &C, &c, at the loweßt possible quotations. Note tho address : — R, S. BEAN, West street, 5 256 Next Bank of Australasia. Charles Bay* MECHANICAL ENGINEER EEPATRS Gnnp, Sewing Machines Lawn Mowers. Pumps, etc. BICYCLES and TBIOYOLES repaired and extras kept on hand BICYCLES FOR SALE. Engineering m all its Branches. Opposite CENTRAL HOTEL, Wakanui Boad. 5*2 MUSIC. beduotionTn terms. Leasons from £1 Is per Quarter. MR J. H. B BOOKS is prepared to re- ceive pupils for Piano, Organ, Violin, Singing and Voice Production, from June Ist, at greatly reduced terms. Pupils can have Lessons at their own homes (no extra charge), or at Mr Brooks residence, 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 pupila m one family. Particulars on application to J. H. BROOKB, 6t62 Peter Street, D. McFarlane, GROCER, ASHBURTOHi MY,MANY~THANKS ARE Tendered to my numerona Cos toraera and tho Public generally for he liberal support aooordfcd me at my Clearing Sale last Saturday, and also to my Eaßfc Street Patrons who found their way to Burnett street, my CASH TAKINGS showing conclusively that they have not deserted me. I hereby beg to Inform all that as my Bale bo far has been such a sacoeas I Intend continuing It for another FOUR WEEKS, during which time my Customers will have the advantage of buying Gooda without tho extra duty of the new Tariff placed theroon (as now charged by other Btoreß,) Therefore you may depend ppon getting BARGAINS. It Is a great pleasure to me to boo my Customers walking cub my establishment with large Parcels and Bmlllng faceß for a email outlay, and I confidently asgert— without gunh, blow, or baokum— that I aell twenty-five per cent, cheapor than ANY OTHER HOUSE, andj shall continue to do ao for another Month. Therefore Don't delay, Purohaße while you may, And lay m a stock for a rainy day; D. ICFARLANE, WHOLESALE AND FAMILY GROCER, ONLY ADDRESS— BURNEET STREET] ASHBURTONg



I ASHBURTON " GUARDIAN.'! DUNEDIN AGENCY. MR R. T. WHEELER, Stafford Street, Dunedln, has been appointed onr Agent and will be able to arrange terms with advertisers for oontraot advertise- ments. T7IOR the Blood is the Life—Clark's world Jj famed Blood Mixture, warranted to oleanae the blood from all impurities from whatever caußea arising. For scrofula,;; eourvy, skin and blood diseases, aod scores of all kinds it? effects are marvel- lous. Thousands of testimonials. Sold m bottles 4s 6d and lls eaoh ty chemiats and patent medicine vendors everywhere ole proprietors : The Lincoln and Midland Counties Drug Co,, Lincoln, England 1 11 BLANKETS. BLANKETS. rHAVE secured a large lot of Heavy ASHBURTON BLANKETS, slightly stained. COME EARLY as the price will sell thorn quiok. Ashburton Clothing Mart, SAUNDERS' BUILDINGS. Robert Alcorn. W. H. Paget. $S§SSSBbS^ HOBSE-SHOER Btjrhbtt Stekbt, next "Mall" Office. BEGS to announoe 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 as before. All kinds of Buggies, Dtays, or o»>rts made and re- paired. Agricultural Implements repaired promptly. Horses Shod with skill and oare, V. H.~PAGET. GREAT EXCITEMENT 1 1 1 WHEEE ? AT HAVES & COS T>EOAUSE they must CLEAR AT AN JL> ENORMOUS SACRIFICE £2000 Worth of Goods In a Month, and to||c(o this they muat give Goods at Prices never heard of In Aehburton. Bargains. Bargains. Bargains. In every .Department, consisting of — Dresses, Velveteens, Flannels, Blankets Calico, Shirtings. Oorßets, Hats and JftokMs, Ulßterß, Skirts, Clothing, 'Boots, &c, &o. The whole to be offered at STARTLING PRICES that must command a Great Ba le. P.S.— You are kindly Invited to|lnspect the Goods ao d compare prices, Hayes and Co., AND EAST STREET -A jHBURTONf i l



EVENING GLASSES are being held at my Office, Montgomery's Build- Ings, Bornett Street, on MONDAYS, WEDNESDAYS, and FKIDAYS, from 7 to 9 p.m. Architectural, Plotorlal, Model, and all branohes ot Freehand Drawing, etc., are being taught. E, M. BLAKE, 4 160 Archltoot; THE "RED CROSS" PRESERVING COMPANY, Ohapel Street, South Yarra, Victoria. /"BANNED Tomatoes, equal to American, y^ and at same price ; also Peaches, Pears, Apricots, of the finest quality, and m heavy syrup. All these goods are manufactured under the Buporvision of Mr George James Ward, late of California. The Jams, Jellies, Pickles, Tomata Sauce, and Assorted Sauces of this Company are well known to be better than any im- ported, 5 213 John Russell HAS great pleasure m announcing to the residents of Ashburton and the Public m general that he has remored to the Block known as the TOWN HALL, Id East Btreet, where ho has opened out a Choice Selection of DRAPERY, MEN'S CLOTHING, &0., suitable for every ciass. AN INSPECTION INVITED. Prloes defy tho World. Come and judge for yourßQlvoa. ft°lsl THE ASHBURTON Woollen Manufacturing Co., Ltd, SUBSCRIBED CAPITAL, £11,000 DIRECTORS: G. H. Greenwood, Chairman, Gico. Jameson C. J. Haufhb H. Friedlandeb A, Habribok John Obb 1). H. Bbown, ffIHE Directors are prepared to receive DEPOSITS at the following rates of Interest : — If fixed for 12 mouths seven per oent If fixed for 6 months six per oent If depoaited at oall five per oent J. H. TWENTYMAN, Secretary, LEVIATHAN RAILWAY npiK M P EQR AN 0 B TJO TEL (Opposite the Railway Station), DUNEDIN MRS SILK - - Proprietress. Begs to Inform hor friends and the Public generally that she has purchased the above Hotel, and reapeotfully soHolts a share of their support. The Hotel is tho largeßt and most com- modious of Us kind m Dunedin, and oan offer accommodation not to be excelled ; having been thoroughly renovated alnoe the new proprietress took possession ; and will now be found moat comfortable. VISITORS Will find every civility and aocomraoda- tlon, and the aim of the Proprietress will be to give her patrons every satisfaction. N.B. — Refreshments oan be obtained m the shape of Tea, Coffee, and Cocoa on arrival : and Guests wishing to go a tray by early train oan depend on being oalled m ample time, if they will only make their wishes known. 4 156 ASHBURTON JIGH SCHOOL. ESTABLISHED 1881; Teaching Stakf, Boys' School. — Ma J. E. Buchanan, . Ist B A., University College, London. Girls' School.— Miss Saundbrh, Canter- bury College, Ohristonnroh ; Miss Gmjdb, Trinity College, Dublin. AT this Institution pnplls of both Aexes bavo tho opportunity of acquiring the elements of a liberal edu- cation. The subjects of Study are those usually taught at Secondly Schools ; but the ordinary course may be modified to meet special oases, if m the interest of the Pupils such a plan is judged advis- able. The year Is divided into th* <* terms. All fees are payable m advaiue. per term Pupils under 12 years of age ... £2 2s  over 12 years of ago ... £2 16a Muslo (extra) £L Is Bleeor attending music (only), ... £2 2s Drawing and Painting (only) ... £1 Is A term's notice required before the removal of a pupil. The second term commences on Monday, 28th M»y. Pupils will assemble a.tas9a.m. For father, .-gMk.-WPty to the £pad- «nntpr.



New Zealand Fire and Marine Insurance Company Established • ... 1859. CAPITAL— ONE MILLION, THE PREMLEB & WEALTHIEST COLONIAL COMPANY, NOTED FOR PROMPTNESS AND LIBERALITY. FIRE AND MARINE BISKS. ALSO,— RISKS ON GROWING CROPS. TiIRESING &c, accepted at lowest current rates. GEORGE JAMESON, AGENT, ASHBOKTON.



I M C OALLIJM & CO. ~X\ TE are now landing, ex " Maud Graham," a Cargo of Flrst-olas« KAXjRI W FLOOBING, LINING, SHELVING, and other •tees In PRIME CONDITION. We have also to hand Large Supplies of RED and WHITE PINE TIMBER, all stzas. A L S O,— NEWCASTLE COAL, WESTPORT COAL, AND MOUNT SOMERS COAL Our PAINTING and HOUSW DEOOR&TINO DEPARTMENT Is wplete with EVERY REQUISITE. ESTIMATES GIVEN. McOallum and Go., TIMBEB AND COAL MEKCHANTS, PATNTEBS, PAPEB- BAN GEES, GLAZIEES, Etc., EAST STREET ASHBURTON. W. H, COLLINS, Manager* THE PUBLIC I RUST OFFICE OF NEW ZEALAND OFFER BEAT ADVANTAGES TOD^?"DC^^MCI out t0 make their wills, and desiring to seoure the Jr ill JA DUIN O faithful exeoution of their l*at wishes. TOl^l7^sQ^lV^Q about to marry and make provision by marriage XT JuJtvOUiNO contractor settlement. contemplating the settling of their estate, or of a A Jlil\»DUll D sum or sums of, money by trust deed. ; TOT3Ti t^DCAIVTC desirous of constituting trusts for oharltable or 1 JCjIWUIND benevolent objeote. Tft rftDriOll TDIIOTCCO holding moneys m trnßt for persons IU rUKtlUli InUulLLd reßident in this colony. All such should obtain detailed information from the PUBLIO RUSTEE, Cußtom House Quay, Wellington, or from AOLAND, BARNS, AFD CO., OHRIBTOHUROH, Or D. M. ROSS, TIMARU. Winter Drapery." "Winter Drapery OALL AND SEE MITCHELL AND TURNER'S E Dress Goods, Trimmings to matoh OALL AND SEE MITCHELL AND TURNER'S Rugs and Blankets OALL AND SEE MITOHELL AND TURNER'S Flannels and Flanettes OALL AND SFE MITCHELL AND TURNER'S Ltdlea* and Children's Ulsters and Jaokets OALL AND SEE MITCHELL AND TURNER'S Shawls and Far Capes OALL AND BEB MITCHELL AND TURNER'S Mitts., Glovea, and all classes Woollen Good*, aplondtd Stock OALL AND SEE MITCHELL AND TURNER'S Menu 1 asd Boys' Overcoats, Suits, Books, Pants, and Shirts. SPECIAL NOTICE— Gentlemen wanting Salts to measure should oall and look over a firit'Olass lot of Home and Ooloni&l Tweed samples. Measure ttken and guaranteed. N.B.— A splendid line of Tweed Trousers at Al " Value " 10b 6d. BOOTS. BOOT?. BOOTS. None but fint-olaao makes kept ; a good article at a fair figure MITCHELL AND TUeSeB, Tailored Street. ITIHE Undersigned hon now for SALE, by Bag or per ¥on, a splendid Hoe of Prime Blue Derwent Potatoes Grown on good ground, and warranted to give satisfaction. fiANSOME and SIMS] and HOBNSBrS PLOUGH SHARES, (ALL SIZES.) SPRING WHEAT. I have for sale good clean samples of Tuscan and Lammas. DRAIN AND FIELD PIPES- ■ ■■■"» TO ABBIVE, EX "OPAWA" AND OTHlfiB VESSELS- CLOVER AND TURNIP SEEDS ALL OF BEST QUALITY OBTAINABLE. GEORGE JAMESO.F ASHBURTON- ASK YOUR GROCER FOR SI tf\ M /J\ \tf.Z. INDUSTRIAL GAZETTE AAIT ' I*A AfN B M/m^. " The blcndinp is entirely aUen- CtJU I wG«ld B SWOS7^i^\ % ded to by Mr. Nrls6.ii himself, ▼*^ T *■ ▼▼▼•▼ m jljffiiilvCm m who is a Taster of Rreat cxperi- B? _and bus had a special IM TU tT B *r*w&^\^¥P%. training m tho art." iin inc. m /vm^gA \ TlM ahit herald. I/I* f\ B M rwVWlinV • " Thla firm deserves tho Biip- *Wtm Ci \ V# B m \ PortofallinirchasersofTeß r\ \*- "^ B Jf (nHEOSSMnr^ J\ as'tno article th'ry odor is ff lßt*sX^irm&L.4\ % superior to anytliinß wo -.r\ Sf mv 'JkSO '?\ have soon m this Colony." %ei\>l^ B /$ T^fi™iV : 'A V' f Mr = No ! 80 -? !s a pro ; .%*4X» M #O '^^KSaEEs! &1: wV ■ fessionnl Taster and THOUGH PRICES' PURE BLENDED TEAS? AUCKLAND, WE LhGTON, CHRIST3HURGH, DUNEDIN. AGENTS EVERYWHEREc SOLD IN ASHBURTON BY am. caeson, mm %MM Aad the principal storekeepers.



Public Notices. "Y7"EKY little medloine of any other kind V required if LAMPLOUGH'S PYRETIC SALINE is at hand, and taken as occasions arise. It ib the oure and PREVENTIVE of most diseases incident to Tropical and Colonial life. It allays thirst and cools and vitalises the blood m a remarkable manner, speedily removing Constipation, Feverishnesa, Fevers, Head* ache, Vomiting, and Liver troubles. Station proprietors, flockmasters, and all residing m up-country stations should be provided witn it. Ask your merchant to send regular supplies with your other stores, as it Is invaluable to all. Sold by all medicine 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 WALOH ) W/ , Urtr . NAT. J. BABNET J *<"«»* Melbourne, Premier Chambers, 7 Collins Street W. 5 162 THE "^Philadelphia Novelty— MANUFACTURING CO., 1422, 1424, X 426 Callowhill St., Philadelphia, Pa., U.S.A. (incorporated), New York Office, No. 32 Howard Street, New York City. SOLE MANUFACTURERS of a LINE or Patented American novelties, In Stationers' Specialities & Light Hardware. *T*HE 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 I plate, Tucker bronze, and other styles of finish.) Shelf Brackets (for putting up shelve* without tools), with sets of wardrobe hooks attached. Mincing Knives, with one, two, and three blades. Staples for binding pamphlets and papers. Suspension Ring Staplea 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 oth«r goods 'of the same classes. Full illustrated descrip- tive catalogue tree on application. Goods can bt ordered at the same prices through any reliable American Commission House. Houses undertaking the sale of these goods will find their trade rapidly inciease, 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. LOW VIJALITY. DB. OHDBOHILL'S S7rnp of Hypophosphite of Lime prescribed by the faoulty for the oure of Consumption, Chronic Cough and General Debility. IT contains two of the principal In* gredlonts necessary for building up the Human Frame, and which are con- sidered deficient m the above complaints, vie,, Phosphoric and Lime. It cannot be too highly recommended for Delicate Children. Dr. Churchill's Compound Syrup of HYPOPHOBPHITES la real Brain Food, and m oases of Musoular and Nervous Exhaustion hr» acquired • world-wide reputation. Each bottle bears D*. Churchill's signature. Prioe, 4fr Prepared only by' Swan, Chemist, Rdi Oabtiquone, Pa*»b BAKER AND CO. TIMBER AND GOAL MERCHANTS, WEST BTREET, ASHBURTON, DESIRE to announce to the Inhabitants of Ashburton and surrounding diatricts that they have opened a TIMBBB -and COAL YAKD, opposite Mr George Jameson's Grain Store- Weßt street, am are prepared to supply «i J •'wea of BUILDING MATERIAL, m large or small quantities, to suit purchasers. RED, WHITE, anTBLACK PINK, and TOTARA. GALVANISED GOBROGATED IRON m all lengths, and beat brands. MOULDINGS, ARCHITRAVES, SKIRTINGS. POSTS and RAILS, STAKES, and all Fencing Material. COAL: Weatport Coal, Newcastle Coal, Mount Bomers Coal. Fiiewood m long or ehort lengths. fc Agents m Aehburton for Wxl»n's Portland Oeme&t and Hydraulic Lime. Notk Addbbss:— BAKEE AND CO. OpposltelMr G.JAMESON'S Grain Store \ Weßt Btreet, 1?



. Public Notlcea "Zealandia" Boots HAYS the Highest Beputatio- ii tU Colonies. .icuounc&d at the Indian and Colonia Exhibition v the FINEST ia the Whol< Exhibition; For substantial wow they are the BESI IF THE WORLD. Buy a pair o . "ZEALANDIAS" and yon will novel oae any other Brand. ... Our Patented "PARAGON 800T 1 and «< INDEBTRUOTD3LE TOES." For Boy» end Girls are Splendid Line* for HmrdWear. None are Genui\e unleea branded on tlfeßble And every pair is absolutely Warranted . to give Good Wear. Sold by the leading Boot Dealers and Country Stores througnout New Zealind, irid Wholesale by LIGHTBAND, ALLAN & GO. CHRISTCHURCH. STORAGE. STORAGE. WOOL. WOOL. WOOL. rriHE Undersigned begs to announce to I his numerous friends of Ashburton - and tho surrounding districts that he has alcen over the , NEW ZEALAND LOAN AND MER.' CANTILE AGENCY 00. '8 STORES IN ABHBURTOH, Ajri It prepared to receive Wool and Grain for STORAGE or SHIPMENT. , liberal Oath Advances made on WOOL, GRAIN, SKINS, Ac, (n store or con- signed for Bale, WOOLPACKB and OORNSAOKS at tte Lowest Prices, TWINE, OHAFF, OATS. OILS, LAMPBLACK, &o. GHAIN bought and told. Ljuto ihd Ebtxti Agent. agenTfor— W.Z. Loan & Mercantile Agency Co UHIOH IHBTJBAHOE COHPAKT Bitoon's Sbskp Dip, Eto. Newest Improved Threshing Machines fringed for. FRED. MAKEIG, 1 86 Ashburton. ." MESSRS FRIEDIANDER BROS. HAVH FOB SALE— SDOUBLB-FUBBOW PLOUGHS (second hand) ft 6BTB 4.LBA1 1 HABBOWB (new) 1 TIP DBAY (•eoond-Land) 17ABK DRAY with FRAME (second hurt) -| BFBING O&BT (new) -| AVBBIGAH WAGGON (■♦cond-band) 6BBA.PSBB and BINDERS by MoOormack Honib/, and Wood (seoond-haad) Bcime Oamaru Derwent Potatoes IB BAGS OB BY THB TON. GROWN IN LIMESTOSE GROUNDS. Skin Sales. WE HOLD FOETNIGHTLY SALES 0* SKINS THBOUGHOUT THE HEASON ON THE FOLLOWING DATES :— Jolj 37th, Aagast 10th and 24th. September 7th and 21st, Ootober sth and Wth, November 2nd, 16tb, and 30th SALES OF HOKSES, PIGS, CATTLE, PRODUCE, A FUBNHUEE ox SATUBBAYS. S.TOCK SALES OH TUESDAYS. BAKAIA MONTHLY k SALE— firai Thursday of the Month FBIEDLATOER BEOS., PRTEB WILLIAMS, Auotionew,