The Ashburton Guardian.

VOL. VII.~No 1942

ASHBURTON. WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 12. ISBB

PRICE-uNE PENNY



Public Koticeß — -r - . ' ■ -■ ■;-:;- ■-} - ; ', BAiaJIT^BHOS BUILDERS. irNT>ETITAKERS, &c., 1 (Jornor Wftkami Road RDd Cass street, (fIKXT O'B.VTUAt HOTBL,) Or at Baker and Brown's Coaoh Faoterf 3. Vclook street: ■ : ' : r . tf - — — — — — : — ,■•■.■ . y ; >r> WHY! WHATS ! '. O'CO^NELL '^ ; DOING NOW? SELLING- HORSE CLOTHS from . u^a WATJaRPUOOF OILSKIS SOIT3 from ... . ... , ... to,, «j OALIOO TENTS from ... ", J2I fid Ana everything else m tha .Trade eq!»'ly cheap} and ullhi3 own make. Let na go and gee . • ; ; r.~ P. O'CONNELL'S ' Al Tent Depot! ' Where is W3 Shop? Why OO MPTON'S BUILD'INOa , Moore Street, , Ashbnrton.., . r ft»2., r NOTICE. ' ' IN Thanking my numerous FnendVand Customers m Tinwald and surround ing District, for the liberal support they hove given me, I beg to assure- them- <v lam carrying on the businees of * GENEBAL STOREEEEPJsR AND BUTCHER exoluaively on my owtt account, withont -" connection with any FIRM or PERSON or m any way as an AGENT for others Soliciting a continuance of youriavora, which shall have prompt whether loft at the Store or forwarded hjM my cart, now running the Town every morning. ... . lT Motto : HONESTY and CIVILITY. 5 * 38 JAMBS GUDSELL> v REID and GfCAYf "CAMEBON- 1 STREET* ASHBURTON Makers of IMPROVED D.-FUJiROW - PLOUGHS "■- " (Made of Best Hammered Scrap Iron, and Winner of First Prize at Melbourne Exhibition.) Over 80001 AT /Over 8000 m nej, /Beduosd Psices. \ m »nn. Extra heavy Monld Boards for roaffh ; . Land m Stock,. ' "-''^ TJoid and Gray'a Turnip Powers, with'ijf^ wihbout Guano Sowers ; all aizes, 1 to 16M OouHere, and 7 io 14 inches apart ; mad^H to sow turnips and manure down theeame^ tube, or In two, one following the oth^r. This drill is very specially commended by all those who have ÜBed th'im. Testi- monial just received :— Timaru/lst May. " Messrs Reid and Gray,- Dear Sirs, —In reference to the Turnip and Manure 'Drill which I purchased from yon m November last year, for Ueorge Gray Russell, Ksq Otipuo, Timaru, I have pleasure ia stating that it is the best Drill I have seen o( distributing artificial manure, either m dry cr damp state ; it never clogs, and easily regulated as io quantity, and distributes the manure with perfect I regularity, and gave good satisfaction,— Yours truly, Alex WrtLiE. ' Zig-Zag ixacrows still maintain their roputation aa the best general purpose Harrow. Four hundred sets made an., nually. Newly Improved Chaffcntters all sizes, with Balance Fly Wheel, fitted with patent cast steel Mouthpiece, m one piece, which can be taken off and replaced by an ordinary laborer m a few seconds. Cnl three lengths of chaff. Portable Screw-Press and Bagging Chaffcutter, cuts, riddles, elevates, screens and presses into tho bat? at one operation. 1, 2, 3, and 4 Horse-Powers, simple strong, and easily drawn, universally uaed throughout New Zealand. Jointed Pulverising Disc Farrows, over 700 m use. No farm should be without them. All sizes from 6ft to 12ft Grain Drills from H to 17 Coulter*. We make largely for Canterbury and North Island, Cahoun's Hand Seed Sower, Farm Sf By i T r Wa §Z°™> IRtent Fencing Standards for Foldiog Sheep, Fencinl Wire, Steel, Iron, and Barb Wire. Repairs to all descriptions of Machinery promptly executed on the premiess Catalogues free on application at Dune, dm or any of our Branches. 4°163 ASHBURTO GLASS, PAINTS. AND PAPERHA GINGS WAREHOUSE. THE Under igned, having sold " U Stock-m-Trade and Goodwill o* the above "Business to James Craiqie Timaru, begs to thank his friends and tho public for the wpport accorded to him io. the past ele^vm years, and solicits' contmranco of the same to his successor, J. R. CHAPMAN. James Craigie PAINTER, GLAZIER, PAPERHANGER SIGN WRITER, &c, and DIRECT - IMPORTER OF ALL THF REQUISITES OF THE TRADE, HAVING taken over the business of Mr J. R. Chapman, I beg to inform the public of Ashburton and District that I will keep a Painter's and i aperhanger s Stock id keeping with tho wze and importance of tho Town and Dis- trict. All orders will receive prompt atten. ■ tion and be carefully executed- Workmen sent to any part of the District, — FOITsALE.— gbS wT gDS OfPAP^HANGINQB B fl ™^£4^ , all sfzes, from a 60 4 °o°.f, Id? ?' 16 or 21 °s or 26o Z . British P ate, Silvered Plate (for mLora Rouga Plate, Colored, Obscured, au Ornamental Sheet, Oak Varnish, Carriag' Varnish, &c, Whitj and Red Lead, Sm?'& MlXed Paints m Tins, Brushe, Paint mixed to any Shade. Advice to quantity freely given. THE ASHBURToF"gLASS, PAINTS :. AND P^PERHANGINUSWABK. • ! . HOUSE,



Public Ivotici33 REMOVAL MRS Q miMMO begs to announce O« X to her Patrons and the Public generally, that Bhe has ran. oved to those more commodious premieep,f ruur'y known as the Lyttelcon Boardmehooae, Cameron Street, and traata to merit a fair share of poSlfo patronage by' keeping » good Table nU comfortab^ Hunee. AH cooking doce In hi? usual go. -J b vie hy M«S. Tmao. 7*lll i?1 to S)A PER da y to ba m " de fcv oC/JL oDtl: person* of either ccx. m their owb localities, at work for ns New boßineea AH meet with wonderful suc- cess -£ny onooan do the woik. Capital cot required. We will Btart yon. Oa'n't worth £1 mailed free. The employmcr.t ia particularly adapted to tha rtglon In which this publication circulates. B jya and girls earn nearly a much as men. Fall particulars acd Inatructiocs mailed free. Now is tha time — don't deley, but write to us at onoe. Address Stioson and Co., Portland, Maine, United States 8 106 , g. w. T AYtpB & cr- General Auctioneers, Land and Estate 4 gents, 20, Collins Efreet, West, Melbourne, Are prepared to undertake Sales of Free- hold Property, Household Farniture, Mer- chandise, etc. Liberal advances made on goods for unreserved sale. Monthly lists of Property for sale, or to let, issued free. Loans negotiated, Absentees represented, Insurances effected, charges moderate, settlements promDt. Land sales con- ducted. ; * 7 100 <JIO MEET THE TIMES. < C TRUCKLE, PROPRIETOR of tho Prinoe Albert JL Boarding - House, Wills Street, Ashburton, next Oddfellows' Hall, while thanking bis many Friends and Customers for their liberal support for the past 10 years, Bolicitß a continuance of the same. Board and Lodging, 16a, 18s pei week, or 3s per day. Pinners only, 4a per week. Good accommodation for Families, and private rooms for Ladies. 7 52 MUSIC. REDUCTION IN TERMS. Lessons from £1 Is per Quarter. MR J. H. BKOOKS is prepared to re- ceivo pupils for Piano, Organ, Violin, Singing and Voico Production, from Jane 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 pupils m one family. Particulars on application to > J. H. BROOKS, 6t62 Peter Street. 30,000 FETJIT TREES. ' Ko Christchurch Woolly iphis or Baugiora Seal© Blight. THOS.~SBAI4Y NURSERYMAN, ASHBURTON HAS now ready for this Seasons Planting by far the Largest and Best Stock of Fruit Trees m Cauterbury, probably m the Colony, consisting of — APPLE TREES PEAR TREES PLUM TREE 3 PEACH TREES CHERRY TREES APRICOT TREES Quinces, Walnuts, Filberts, Grape Vines, &c, &c, well grown robust tree and grafted on the best stocks Also large quantity of Berry Fruits of all kind and an innumerable.quantity of FORES" and SHELTER TRbJEt S , Roses, Orna mental Trees, Shrubs, Roots, &c, &c. great variety. MESSRg J, SEALY & CO., Beedsme» East stroe continue to act on my behai m Town, °nd all orders, &c, entrusted, to them shall have prompt attention. DERCP ?TIVE PfilOED CATALOGUES ON APPLICATION, THOMAS SEALY, Biver Bank, Ashburton Fronting south approach to Traffic Bridg 3 Do. McParlane, GROCER, ASHBURTON i MY MANY THANKS ARE Tendered to my numeroua Gas tomers and the Public generally for he liberal Bupport ncoord6d me at my Clearing Sale latjt Saturday, and also to my East Street- Patrons who found their way to Burnett otrest, my CASH TAKINGS showing conclusively that they have not deserted mo. I hereby beg to Inform all that as my sale so far has been such a success I intend continuing It for another FOUR WTCEKS, during which time my Customers will have tho advantage of buying Goods without the extra duty of the new Tarifl placed thereon (as now charged by other stores.) Therefore you may depend upon getting BARGAINS. It la a great pleasure tn me to' eea my Customers walking out my establishment with large Parcels and smiling faces for a email outlay, and I confidently as3ert — without gush, blow, cr bunkum— that I Bell twenty-five per cent cheaper than ANY OTHER HOUSE, and| shall continue to do so for another Month, Therefore Don't delay, . Parchase whlla you may, And lay In a stock for a rainy day. D. I C FAELANE, WHOLESALE AND FAMILY GROCER, , ONLY ADDRESS— I BURNEET STREET I . ASHBURTONj. j



Public Notices. /I E. M, BLAKE, ARCHITECT, Ofpiob: Monfgomery'i Buildings, % East streob; Estrahce : Burnistt Street. 3 84 A.SHOUBTON COAL and FIREWOOD DEPOT. KQ TQEAN begs to Inform bis • JOe JL) friends and the public generally that In consquence of the great increase In the pr'c? of Coal, he has seoared a consignment of the celebrated Kaltan- ga'a Coal, cheaper, cieacer, and far superior to .Newcastle Coal. Also In Stock — Mount Somors. Malvern, West- por*, end Newcastle Coal. Firewood, Post and Rails, Shakes, Strainers, e'e, etc, Oata, Bran, Sharps, Potatoes, Ohaff, Ohiokwheat, etc. R S. BEAN, West Street. 20 TONS CLOVER SEEDS ! CLOYEE SEEDS CLOYEE SEEDS WE are now landing, ex " Aorangi " from London, our new Season's Clovers, Tarnfpß, Garden, and Flower Soqcb, whioh we have procured dlreot from the GROWERS. They are of the choicest quality, being this Season's crop, and are therefore fresh and ce liable. We will forward samples to any address on application, so that intending pur- chasers can teat the germinating quality, for their own satisfaction. ALSYKE Cr OVER, RAPE. WHITE CLOVER, MUSTARD COW GRASS, TUR.OOP&, REO CLOVER, MANGOLD, TIMOTHY, C4HROTS We have also Perennial Rjtegraes and Cocksfoot for sale In large or email quan- tities, latest novelties In Garden and Flower Seeds, from that well-known Lon- don firm, James Carter and Compant. Empty Iron Tanks bu d Cased for sale. J. SEALY~and CO., (Late Seal? Bros.) 7 GREAT EXGITERiIENT ! I ! WHERE ? ' AT HAVES & GO'S BECAUSE they muat CLEAR AT AN ENORMOUS SACRIFICE £2000 Worth of Goods m a Month, and^to^'do thiß they mußt give Goodefjat Prices novel heard of m Ashbutton, Bargains. Bargains. Bargains., In every Department, consisting of — Dresses, Velveteens, Flannels, Blankets Calico, Shirtings. Oorsate, Hata and Jackets, Ulsters, SklrteJ Clothing, Bootß, &c, &c. The whole to be offered at STARTLING PRICES that must command a Great Sale. PiS. — Yon are kindly Invited to Inspect the floods and compare prices. Hayes and Co., Arcade and A HBURTON H, J. WOOD & Co. STATIONERS' HALL, ifriodlnnder'fl Buildings, Aahburton. BOOKS, Commercial and C*«n ra Stationery, Account Books, An* liEW BOOKS BY EVERY M MUSIC. Planoßj Harmoniums, Accordeon\ Concertinas, Violins, Banjos, &c, &o: New Songs and Munio of every description A large quantity of Muslo (Sheet and Books) slightly Boiled, to be sold at a Great Sacrifice. FANCY GOQDS Writing Oases and Deske, Scrap, Phot« and Fern Albums, Work Boxes, Purse* Card Oaseß, Pocket Books, Photo Frames and every description of Fancy Stationery Writing, Printing, and Wrapping Papers In any quantity. Any Book out of etook procured from our Christchurch Establishment, the Stock of which is one of the LargeDt and Beat Assorted m the Colonies, or fi&m London Agency. A special Discount allowed to Llbrs rf and School Committees 11. J. W00D& CJ STATIONERS' HALL, ASHBUBTON.



FuMcKotices. TJOPE FOR THE DEAF. —Nicholson' [ _tjL Improved Patent Artificial Ear 2 Drumß. The only euro, oaay, and unseen i device used to permanently restore hearing. Rocommended by ro!enti6c men of Europe and Ameiica. Write for free illustrated description book to J. 11. Nicholson, Lincoln's Inn Chambers, { William street, Melbourne. ASHBURTON " GUARDIAN. 'J , DUNEDIN AGENCY. (IyTR R. T. WHEELER, Stafford Street, Dunedin, Kaa been appointed our Agent and will be able to arrange terms with atfvertlaera for oontract actvertUe- menta. FOR tho Blood is the Life— Clark's world famed Blood Mixture, warranted to cleanse tho blood from all impurities from whatever causes arising. For scrofula, scurvy, skin and blood diseases, and scores of all kinds its effects are marvel- lous. Thousands of testimonials. Sold m bottles 4s 6d and 11s eaah by chemists and patent medicine cendors everywhere Sole proprietors : Tho Lincoln Rnd Midland Counties Drug Co , Lincoln, England 1 11 THE ASHBDETOK Woollen Manufacturing Co., Ltd. SUBSCRIBED CAPITAL, £11,000 D IHEOTORS: G. H. Q been WOOD, Chairman, Geo. Jameson C. J. Hamper H. Fbibdlander A. Harbison John Obb 1). H. Bbown. rg^HE Dlreotora are prepared to receive DEPOSITS at the following rates of Interest : — If fixed for 12 months seven per cent If fixed for 6 montha nix pec cent If deposited at call five per cent J. H. TWENTY MAN, Secretary. leviathan railway Tempe;ranok tto t e l IX (Opposite the Railway Station), DUNEDIN MRS SILK - - Proprietress . Begu to Inform her friends and the Public generally that Bhe has purchased :the_above Hotel, Bnd respectfully BoHclta iTblTaTo of lueir Bupport* The Hotel Is the largost aud most com- modious of lia kind m Danedin, and can offer accommodation not to be excelled ; "having been thoroughly renovated Bince tho new proprietress took possession ; and will now be found most comfortable. VISITORS Will find every civility and accommoda- tion, and the a!m of the Proprietress will be to give her patrons every satisfaction. N.B, — Refreshments can be obtained In the shape of Tea, Coffee, and Cocoa on arrival: and Guests wlablng to go away by early train can depend on being called In ample time, If they will only make their wishes known. 4 156 EL & E. Oraighead WISH TO ANNOUNCE 10 THEIR CUSTOMERS THAT THEY HAVE REMOVED TO COLEMAfI'S BUILDINGS, TANCEED STEEET. —ALSO— That they have now m Stook a Large and Varied Assortment of TWEEDS, COATINGS, &c, suitable for the present Season, STYLK AND FIT ALL THAT CAN BE DESIRED] H. & Ei CRAIGHEAD TAXLOES, TANORED STREET, ASHBURTON. ASHBDRTOH JIGH SCHOOL ESTABLISHED 1881; Teaching Stabf. Boys' School.— Mr J. E. Buchanan* Ist B. A., University College, London. Girls' School. — Miss Satjnders, Canter- bury College, Ohristcburch ; Mies Grtjbb, Trinity College, Dublin. AT this institution pupils of both lexeß have the opportunity of acquiring the* elements of a liberal edu- cation. The subjects of Study are those usually taught at Second&iy Schools ; but the ordinary course may bo modified to meet special cases, If Id the interest of the Paplls such a plan is judged advis- able . The year is divided Into thr.. terms. All fees are payable In advance. per term Pupils under 12 years of age ... £2 2a  over 12 years of age ... £2 16s Mublo (extra) £1 la Fee or attending music (only), ... £2 2o Drawing and Painting (only) ... £1 Is I A term's notice required before the 3 removal of a pupil. I For fo.Hb.er details Apply to the Hoad- i? master. I The third term oommences on MON- ' PAY, the 17th September



,1 M C OALLTJM & CO. "TITE are now landing, ex "Maud Graham," a Cargo of First-class K4URI VV FLOORING, LINING, SHELVING, and other eizen In PRIME CONDITION . We have also to hand Large Suppllea of RED and. WHITE PINE TIMBER, all b!zqb. A L S O t — NEWCASTLE COAL, WESTPORT COAL, AND MOUNT EOMERS COAL Out PAINTING and HOUSE DECORATING DEPARTMENT Is replete with EVERY REQUISITE. ESTIMATES GIVEN. McCallum and Co., TIMBER AND COAL MERCHANTS, PAINTERS, PAPER- HANGERS, GLAZIERS, Etc., EAST STREET ASHBURTON. W. H. COLLINS, Manager, THE PUBLIC IRUST OFFIGE OF NEW ZEALAND OFFER REAT AJOVAJNTTA-GKE© TOT^■^ O Q ATVT Q bout to make their wills, and desiring to secure the JT JuJaJDUIN M faithful execution of their last wishes. Tfl "DP DC ATM C aboufc t0 marr y and mate provision by marriage 1U rJLjJAOUINO contractor Bettlement. TO"^f7'^Qr\■JU■Q contemplating the settling of thdpestate, or of a JT XjJAOVJIN )J sum or sums of money by trust d^3. TO"D^7'DCAISTC desirous of constituting trußts fflt chftritable or JTIjJaDUIND benevolent objects. Til rnnriOli YDIIOTCrO holding moneys m trust for persons ill rUKtIuN IKUbittQ resident m this colony. All such should obtain detailed information from the PUBLIC RUSTEE, Custom House Quay, Wellington, or from ACLAND, BARNB, AND CO., CHRXSTCHTJROH, Or D. M. ROSS, TIMARU. New Zealand Fire and Marine Insurance Company Established ... ••« ••• 1859. CAPITAL—ONE MILLION, THE PREMIER & WEALTHIEST COLONIAL COMPANY, NOTED FOR PEOMPTNESB AND LIBEBALITY. FIRE ANDIMABINE RISKS. ALSO,— RISKS ON GROWING CROPS. "■"■■ TiIKESING &c, accepted at lowest current rates, GEORGE~JAMESON, AGENT, ASHBURTON. f|WiU Undereigned has now FOR SALE, ia""LARGEor SMALL QUANTITIES— Blue Derwent and Kidney Potatoes, BANSOME and SIMS andHOENSBY'S PLOUGH SHAEES, SPRING WHEAT. DRAIN Am FIELD PIPES- i GRASS AND CLOVER SEEDS i AT LOWEST CURRENT RATES, ALSO,— A GENERAL ASSORTMENT OF Farm and Station Stores. GEOK <*'E JAMESON ASHBURTON AND RAKAIA. H i /lA M /4\ \k N -Z.INDTTSTSIA.L GAZETTE H^A&T B Q^ $! Mt MSffi^A blcndinr; is entirely a"ton- e £3 ™Mt?l'\ % ence - a " 1 ' ll;is l»'iJ a spjeial ir ijsj -rup £ff iy^waSSS^SK training m t!'.3 art." L4>^k. tf"\ Mf # n^T%T0 i! Riln\ X& "TOa firm deservesHic sup • *tr ft D 1 \J SS B -»iSSSteitV \ VV port cfall purchasers of 'J'<:a , \J T\ V- T ffl / o r^fgtem-A\ as the article they oficr i 3 ( m Nif ft\ m superior to anything wo m $# G|S^D^\ m have seen m thfsColony." k\ \& a f& nfl^lin ?\ \ press. it r^ M S& *$\ >& " Ir - Nulson ir, a pro- VVV^^ ffl B& W % fc ' ssionnl , Taster and THOUGH p=: J^^^^^^\^^ ce p C R ICES- COPIED 2/- 2/4 AUCKLAND, WE LI -GTOJi, C HPJST3HUHGH, DUNE9IN. s AGENTS EVERYWHERE- SOLD IN ASHBURTON BY t H- M. CARSON, HENRY ZANDER [ c And. the|principal storekeepers*



Public Notices. VERY little medicine of any other kind required if LAMPLOUGH'S PYRETIC SALINE is at hand, and taken as occasions arise; It is the cure and PREVENTIVE of most diseases incident to Tropical and Colonial life. It allays thirst and coolb and vitalises the blood m a remarkable manner, speedily removing Constipation, Feverißhuess, Fevers, Head- ache, Vomiting, and Liver troubles. Station proprietors, flocfem asters, and all residing m up-counlry stations should be provided ■\yith it. Ask your merchant to send regular supplies with your other stores, as it Is invaluable to all . Sold by all medicine vendors. THE "BED CROSS" PKESERVIJSK* COMPANY, Cbapel Street, South Yarra, Victoria, i^ANNED Tomatoes, eqnal to American, \J and at same price ; also Peaches, Pears, Apricots, of the finest quality, and m heavy syrup. All these goods are manufactured under the supervision of Mr George James Ward, late of California, The Jama, Jellies, Pickles, Tomata Sauce, and Assorted Sauces of this Company are well known to be better than any im- ported, 5 213 THE -—Philadelphia Novelty — MANUFACTURING CO., 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. 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- taneous'y with one hand.) Ornamental Match Boxes, with bracket hooks (nickel plate, Tucker bronze, and other styles of finish.) Shelf Brackets (for putting up shelves vithout tocls), with sets of wardrobe hooks nttacTie r di"''"Mincrng~Sniv^-Mcitk=jQn&j_lwa,_ , and three blades. Staples for binding f pamphlets and papers. Suspension Ring 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 thefame 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 wil^ 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. 1 LOW VITALITY. DB. CHURCHILL'S Syrup of Hypophosphite of Lime prescribed by the faculty for the cure of Consumption, Chronic Cough and General Debility. IT contains two of the principal In- gredients necessary for building up the Human Frame, and which are con- sidered deficient m the above complaints, viz., Phosphorus and Lime, It cannot be too highly recommended for Delicate Children, Dr. OnnrchilTs Compound Syrup of HTPOPHOSPHITES la real Brain Food, and m cases of Muscular and Nervous Exhaustion hra acquired a world- wide reputation. Each bottle bears D*. Churchill's signature. Price, 4fr Prepared only by" Swan, Chemist, ROB GABTIGIiIONIS, F>*«B BAKEB AND CO. TIMBER AND GOAL MERCHANTS, WEST STBEET, [ ASHBURTON, DESIRE to announce to the Inhabitants of Ashburton and surrounding districts that they have opened a TIMBBB and COAL YARD, opposite Mr George Jameson's Grain Store; West street, and aTe prepared to supply ai J passes of BUILDING MATERIAL, m large or email quantities, to suit purchasers. RED, WHITE, and BLACK PIKK, and TOTARA. GALVANISED CORRUGATED IRON m all lengths, and best brands. MOULDINGS, ARCHITRAVES, SKIRTINGS. POSTS and RAILS, STAKES, and all Fencing Material. cdTL: Westport] Coal, Newcastle Coal, maaa\ Somera Coal. Fiiewood m long or short lengths, at Agents m Aahburtdn for Wilson'j Portland Gemefct and Hydraulic \ime. i Notj? Addbess :-?- ' ' BAKER AIM) CO. OjSDO&lteiMrlG. JAMESON'SJGrain Store ** West Btroet. 1%



Public notices "Zealandia" Boots HAVE the Highest Beputatic- \i> ths Colonies. jUrVonnced at the Indiad and Colonial! Bxkftntion as the FINEST io the Whole Exhibition; For substantial we«r they aro the BEST IN THE WORLD. Buy a pair 0 "HSALANDIAS" and you will never v&e any other Brand. Om Patented "PARAGON BOOT ' •rt " INDESTPTTCTIELE TOES." For Bays and Girls are Splendid Lines for Hard Wear. None are Genui\e unlefß branded on tkeßolo And ©very pair is absolutely Warrante to give Good Wear. Sold by the leading Boot Dealers and Country Stores througoout New Zealand. and Wholesale by UGHTBAND, ALLAN k GO. CHRISTCHURCH. STORACE._STORACE. WOOL. "WOOL. "WOOL. rjlHB Undersigned begs to announce to JL his numerous friends of Ashburton and tho surrounding districts that he has ok en over the NEW ZEALAND LOAN AND MER- CANTILE AGENCY CO.'S STORES IN ABHBURTOJS, AjtA is prepared to receive Wool and Graifi fez STORAGE or SHIPMENT. Liberal Cash Advances made on WOOL, GRAIN, SKINS, &c«, In store or con- liffsed for Sale. WOOLPACKS and OORNSAOKS at the Lowest Prices 1 TWINE, OHAFF, OATS, OILS, LAMPBLACK, &o. GRAIN bought and sold. \ Laud iND-EtiTXiff AoEii* agent~for~ j K.Z. Loan & Mercantile Agency Go ! tJHIOH INSURAHOK OOMPAKT Bbooks'b Bhuf Dip, Etc. Newest Improved Threshing Machines rwnge j^ E3x MAXEIG, i 136 Ashburton. I Friedlander Bros. WOOL.J |WOOIfc WGOL. 6BIBSS, 1888-89. We are prepared to make tIBEBAL CASH ADVANCES OK IHB ENSUING CLIP OF WOOL Placed m our hands for Bale. One Peemlias being veil lighted afford ip@o!al advantages for displaying WOOL. No Commission charged on advances'! and no Commission charged (for offering WOOL unless a sale is effected, " WOOL PAOKB AT LOWESTfcOURRENT RATES. FBIEDLANDER BROS , PETER WILLIAMS, *3g . Auctioneer. Prime Oamaru Derwent Potatoes Skin Sales. WE HOLD FOBTNIGHTLY SALES SKINS THROUGHOUT THE BEASON ON THE FOLLOWING DATES 5- July 27tb, August 10th and l 24th Feptembei 7ih and 21at, October 6th and 19th, November 2nd, 16tb, and 30th BALES OF HOUSES, PIGS, CATTLE, PRODUCE, & FURNITURE OK SATURDAYS. .SjToqK sa;l;e|s OS TUESDAYS. IIBAKAIA MONTHLY SALE— First Thnrßdaj of the Month raiEDLANDEB BEOS., PSTEB WILLIAMS,