The Ashburton Guardian.

VOL. VIl.-No 1949

ASHBURTON. THURSDAY. SEPTEMBER 20. 4SBB

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: Public Notices B A KER^^JKOS BUILDERS, UNDERTAKERS, Ac., LcrEDr Wakanui Road and.Cosi Btioet; ■ . " (Next Oemtrax. ETotbli.) Or ftt Baker and Brows's Ooaoh Faetorf"' jffavelQck street IJI -a WHY! WHAT 3 . . OCO^NELL DOING NOW? BBLLINa •-■- --HORSE CLOTHS from ....; , 16'j l oft' WATJSBPEOOF OILSKIN SUITi? 04Ll5ofENTa"from" .".' ".* ll» «f . i ■ ■' "'■ : •; . V ■:•;. •■£■.■ t- And everything else m the Trnde oqrially 1 cheap; and all his own make. ; - i ■ — "^ ' •: ■.-',-■ ■'? Let VLB go and see • , ♦- P. O'CONNELL'S j Al Tent Depot Where is hia Shop ? Why, OO MPT ON 'B BUILDIH&8:: Mooro Street, Aehburton, 6*2 NOTICE. IN Thanking my numerous Friends and Customers m Tinwald and surronnd ing District, for the liberal support they have given me, I beg to aeaure them ' " I ana carrying on the business of genejjal storekeeper an!) butcher ; .•-;■■■•, exclusively on my own account, without connection with any FIRM or PEKSON or m any way as an AGENT for others" '•, Soliciting a continuance of your favors, which shall have prompt, attention,; whether left at the Store or forwarded by my cart, now running the TowVevertf morning. - . '*" Motto : HONESTY and CIVILITY. 5*38 JAMES GUDSEXJ,, REID and GKKAY, CAMEBOET STBJEET' - 3 ASHBURTON-' Makers of IMPROVED D.-FUKBOW PLOUGHS (Made of Best Hammered Scrap Iron, and Winner of First Prize at Melbourne Exhibition.) Over 80001 AT /Over 8000 m use, j Keduced Pbioes; \ io n «a. Extra heavy Mould Boards for rough-. Land m Stock, '-*• ' Reid and Gray's Turnip SWera, with or without Guano Sowers ; all aizea, 1 to 16 Coulters, and 7to 14 inches apart ; made to sow tnrnips and manure down the same tube, or m two, one following the other. This drill is very specially commended by all those who have used 'them.— Testi- monial joßt received :— Timaru, Ist May. "Mesurs Reid and Gray, Bear Sirs, —ln reference to the Turnip and Manure Drill which I purchased from you m November last year, for George Gray JRu'sell, Ksq , Otipua, Timaru, I have pleasure ia stating that it is the best Drill I have seep distributing artificial manure, either m dry or damp state ; .it never clogs, rsjid easily regulated as to quantity-, and distributes the manure with perfeot regularity, and gave good satisfaction.— Yours truly, Albx Wyllie. ■ Zig-Zag iik»rrows still maintain their reputation as the best general purpose Harrow. Four hundred sets made at* nually. Newly Improved, Chaffcutters 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 fn a few seconds. Cut three lengths of chaff. Portable Screw-Press and Bagging Chaffcutter, cute, riddles, elevates, screens and presses into the batj at one operation. . 1, 2, 3, and 4 Horse-Powers, simple Btrpng, and easily drawn, universally naed throughout New Zealand. Jointed Pulverising Disc Harrows, over 700 m use. No farm should be without them. All sizes from 6ft to 12ft. Grain Drills from 11 to 17 Coulters. We make largely for Canterbury and North Island. Cahoun's Hand j&ed Sower, Farm Drays and Waggfw, 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- din or any of our Branches- 4*163 ASHBURTO GLASS, PAINTS. AND PAPER HA GINGS WAREHOUSE. , r pHE Under igned, having Bold U JL Stock-in-Trade and Goodwill of ths above Business to James Ceaigie, Timaru, begs to thank his friends and thf public for the rapport accorded to him fo« the pvjrt eleron years, and solicits continsj4i's« of the same to his successor* _ J. R. CHAPMAN. James Oraigie PAINTER, GLAZIER, PAPEBHANQER SIGN WRITER, &o, 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 Aehburton and District that I will keep a Painter's and Paperhanger's Stock m keeping with the eize 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. — for"sale.— Newest designs of PA PER HANGINGS good variety. SHEET GLASS, all sizes, from a 60 40 to a 10 x 8, m 16 or 21 oz or 260z. British Plate, Silvered Plate (for mirrors Rougn Plate, Colored, Obscured, aa Ornamental Sheet, Oak Varnish, Carriaa' Varnish, &c, White and Rod Lead Colors^Mixed Paints m Tins Brush© crims ( «c> . ■ . * Paint mixed to any Shade. Advice to quantity freely given. | THE ASHBU^TON^GLASS. PAINT& a AflD PAPI^'irANGINGS WABB'



]' , Public .Notices REMOVAL. MRS CJ mIMMO begs to announce O. JL toherPatrotsßndthe Public generally, that she has removed to those more con>modioas premiee», former 1 y known es the Lyttelton Boardinghnosp, Cameron Street, and trasts to merit a fair share of public patronage by keeping a good Table and a comfortable House. All cooking dor c m his usual good style by MrS.Timmo. 7*lll !£?1 TO jD/i PER- day to be made by 301 X/4fc persons of either sex m tneit owb lco^litles, at work for us New bneiness All meet with wonderful sne- oeae. Any one can do the work. Oi>pit>l not required. Wo will start yoa. Oatfi; worth £1 mailed free. The employment ii particularly adapted to the nglon m which this publication circulates. B)ts nnd girls earn nearly a much as, men. Fullpartica'ars and Inetructionß mailed froa. Now is the time— don't delay, bar. write to ns at ouoe. Address Stlnson and Co., Portland, Maine, United States. 8 106 , : :.. gl w; f at£or & w General Auctioneers, Land and Estate Agents, 20, Collins Street, West, Melbourne, Are prepared to undertake Sales of Free- hold Properly, h ouaehold Furniture, Mer chandiee, etc. Liberal adyanceß made on goods for unreaervt d •ftlo. Monthly lists of Property for sale, or to let, ißßuedfree f Loans negotiated, Absuntccs represented, [ Insurances effected, charges moderate, settlements proißDt. Land Bales con- ducted. "* 7 100 /jlO MEET THE TIMES. C TRUCKLE, PROPRIETOR of the Prince Albert £ Boarding - House, Wills Street, ABhburton, 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, 18b pei week, or '6a per day. Tinners only, 4s per week, •■' Good accommodation for Families, and private rooms Tor Ladies. 7 52 MUSIC. REDUCTION IN TERMS. Lessons from £1 Is per Quarter. MR J. H. BKOOKS is prepared to re- ceive jjupils for Piano, Organ, Violin, Singing and Voice Production, from June Ist, at greatly reduced terms. Pupilß can have Lessons at their own homeß (no extra charge), or at Mr Brooks residence, Peter Street. . The Quarter commences from any date. Pianos tuned atfd repaired, also, bonght and sold on Commission. A reduction made for two or more pupils m one fnmily. Particulars on application to J. H. BROOKS, 6+62 Peter Street. , 30,000 FKUIT TftEES. No Christchurch WcoMy Aphis or Eaagiora Scale Blight. THOS.~SEAJLiY NURSERYMAN, ASHBURTON HAS now ready for this Seasons Planting by far the Largest and Best Stock of Fruit Trees m Caoterbury, probably m the Ooiony, consisting of — APPLE TREES PEAR TREES PLUM TREES PEACH TBEEB CHERRY TREES APRICOT TREES Quinces, Walnuts, Filberts, Grape Vines, &c, &c, well grown robust tree and grafted on the best stocks^ Also iarge quantity of Berry Fruits of all kind and an innumerable quantity of FORES and SHELTkVK TRfcKf, Roseß, vma mental Trees, Shrubs, Koots, &c, &c. great variety. MESSR R J. BBALY & CO., Peedsmei East Btrce' continue to act on my beha' m Town, a nd all orders, &c, entruste* to them shall have prompt attention. DEfiOP V IIVR PEIOED CATALOGUES ON APPLICATION, thomaFsealy, River Bank, Ashburton Fronting south approach to Traffic Br'.dga D. McFarlane, GROCER, ASHBURTON. MY MANY THANKS ARE Tendered to my numerous Cos tomers and the Public generally for he liberal support, accorded me at my Clearing Sale last Saturday, and also to my East Street Patronß who found their way to Burnett street, my CASH TAKINGS j showing conclusively that they have not deserted me. I hereby beg to. inform all that as my sale so far has been suoh a success I intend continuing It for another 1 FOUR WEEKS, during which time my Customers will have the advantage of buying Goods without the extra duty of the new Tariff placed thereon (a3 now charged' by other atoreß,) Therefore you may depend upon getting BARGAINS. It Is a great pleasure to me to ccc my Customers walking out my establishment with large Parcels and smiling faces for a small outlay, and I confidently assert— without gush, blow, or bunkum — that I sell twenty-fivo per cent, cheaper than ANY OTHER HOUSE, and shall continue to do so for another Month) Therefore Don't delay, Porohaee while you may, And lay m a stock for a rainy day. D.I c IIBLANE, WHOLESALE AND FAMILY GROCER, ONLY ADDRESS— BURNEET STREET Ashburton,



Public Notices. / E. M, BLAKE, ARCHITECT, Ofjfioe: Montgomery*! Buildings, East street; . Entrahoe : Bdrnbtt Stbeet. 884 ASH HUSTON OOAITand FIREWOOD DEPOT. T> Q OEAN begs to Inform his X\i« 10-« -D friends and the pnblio generally that In consequence of the great Increase In the prloa of Coal, he has seonrod a consignment of the celebrated Kaltan- ga'a Coal, cheaper, oleaner, aod f»r scperlor to Newoast'e Coal. Also In Stook — -Mount Somora, M»lvern, West- portj and Newoa^tle Coal. Firewood, Post and Rails, Stakes, Strainers, cc. etc., Oats, Bran, Sharpa, Potatoes, Chaff, Chlckvf heat, etc. It S. BEAN, ! " West Streat. 20 TONS OLOYER SKED3 CLOVER SEEDS CLOVER SEEDS WE are now landlDg, ox " Abrangl" from London, our new Saason's Olovero, Tarnlp3, Garden, and Flower Seeds, which we have procured direct from the GROWERS. They are of the choicest quality, being thla Season's crop, and are therefore fresh and reliable. We will forward sampleß to any address on application, so that intending pur- chasers can test the germinating quality for their own satisfaction. ALBYKE 01 OVER, RAPE. W BITE CLOVER, MUSTARD COW GRASS, TURfflPtf, RED CLOVER, MANGOLD, TIMOTHY, OA.RROTS We have also Perennial Ryegraes and Oockßfoot for sale m large or small quan- tities, latest novelties m Garden and Flower Seeds, from that well known Lon< don firm, James Carter and Company. Empty Iron Tanks ar.d Oases for sale. . J. SEALITand CO., (Late Seal Bros.) %- GREAT EXCITEMENT!!! WHERE? :„..:„..;. ~J_ . . AIT '■.; •'HAVES*' COS. BECAUSE they must CLEAR AT AN ENORMOUS SACRIFICE £2000 Worth of Goods m a Mon*,h, andj'to do this they mußt give Goods at Prices nevei heard of m ABhbutton. Bargains. Bargains. Bargains.. In every Department, consisting of — Dresses, Velveteens, Flannels, Blankets Calico, Shirtings. Corsets, Hats and Jackets, Ulsters, Skirts, Clothing, Boots, Ac, &c The whole to be offered at STARTLING PRICES that must command a Great Sale. P.S. — Yoa are kindly invited -to inspect the (^tods and oouiparo prices, Hayes and Go , i*FCADE AND EAST STREET A HBtTRTON H,J. WOOD & Co. STATIONERS' HALL, tfriedlander's Buildings, Ashbnrton. ' BOOKS, Commercial and O^a t Stationery, Account Books, Cvn. v . jjbw books by every 11 MUSIC. Planes, Harmoniums, Acoordeon Concertinas, Violins, Banjos, &o , &o. New Songs and Munlo of every description , A large quantity of Music (Sheet and Books) slightly soiled, to be sold at a Great Sacrifice. FANCY GOODS, Writing Canes and Desks, Scrap, Phot;i and Fern Albums, Work Boxes, Parse" Card Caßee, Pocket Books.Photo Frames and every description of Fancy Stationery Writing, Printipg.and Wrapping Papers In any quantity. Any Book out of etook procured from our Ohrlstchnrch Establishment, the Stook of which la one of the Largest and Beat, Assorted m the Colonies, or from London Agency. A special Discount allowed to Ltbriitf and School Committees! .. U. J. WOOD & 08 STATIONERS' HALL,



Public Notices, O OPE b OR TB E DEAF. —Nicholson' Jt~X Improved Patent Artificial Ear Druma. The only sure, easy, and unseen device used to permanently restore hearing. Recommended by scientific men of Europe and America. Write for free Illustrated description book to J. H. Nicholson, Lincoln's Inn Chambers, William street, Melbourne. ■ ASHBURTON "GUARDIAN.'j DUNEDIN AGENCY. \JTU U. T. WHEELEE, Stafford Street, Dunedlo, has been appointed our Agent and will be able to arrange termß with advertisers for contract advertise* ments. FOR the Blood m the life— Clark's world famed Blood Mixture, warranted to cleanse the blood from all impurities from whatever causes arising For scrofula, soUrvy, 8 1; in and blood dieeases, and Boores of all kinds it? effects are marvel- lous. Thousands of testimonials. Sold m bottles 4a 6d and lls each ty chemists and patent medicine vendors everywhere bole proprietors : The Lincoln and Midland Counties Drug Co , Lincoln, England 1 11 THE ASHBUBTON Woollen Manufacturing Co,, Ltd. SUBSCRIBED CAPITAL, £11,000 DIRECTORS: G. H. Greenwood, Chairman, Geo. Jameson C. J. Hahper H. Fbijsdlander A. Habbison John Obb D. H. Bbown. nnHE Directors are prepared to receive DEPOSITS at the following rates of interest : — If fixed for 12 months seven per cent If fixed for 6 months six per cent If deposited at call five per cent J. H TWENTY MAN, Seoretary. LEVIATHAN RAILWAY mBMPB.RANOIII TJOTEL (Opposite the Railway Station), DUNEDIN MRS SILK - - Pbopbietress, Begs to Inform her friends and tbe> Public generally that she has purchased the above Hotel, and respectfully boHcHb t&haro of their support. . The Hotel Is " tEe'largesf an d~moifc~dpm-~ modlouß of Ila kind m Donedln, and can offer accommodation not to be excelled; having been thoroughly renovated sluoe the new proprietress took possession ; and will now b 9 found moßt comfortable. VISITORS Will find every civility and accommoda- tion, and the aim of the Proprietress will be to give her patronß every satisfaction. N.B. — Refreshments can be obtained m the shape of Tea, Coffee, and Coooa on arrival : and Goests wishing to go a «ray by early train can depend on being called m ample time, If tbsv m\\ only make their wishes known. 4 156 . — » H.&E. Craighead WISH TO ANNOUNCE TO THEIR OUSTOaCBBS TffAT THEY HAVE REMOVED TO ; COLEMAH'S BUILDINGS, TANCEED STEEET. — ALSO— That they have now In Stook a Large and Varied Assortment of TWEEDS, COATINGS, &c, suitable for the present Season, STYLE AUD FIT AIL THAT CAN BE DESIRED^ H. & E. CRAIGHEAD TAILOES, TANORED STREET, ASHBURTON. ASHBURTON JHIGH SCHOOL. ESTABLISHED 1881. Teaching Stabf, Boys' Sonooii. — Mr J. E. Buchanan, Ist B. A., University College, London. Girls' School.— Miss Saundbrs, Canter- bury College, Ohrlstohnrch ; Miss Gbubb, Trinity College, Dnblln. \ T this institution pupils of both XJI. "\exes have the opportunity of acquiring the elements of a liberal cda- cation. The subjects, of Study are these usually taught t>t Seoonduvy Schools ; but the ordinary courae may be modified to meet speolal Cases, If Id the Interest of the Pupils suoh * plan is judged advis- able. The year Is divided Into th* terms. All fees are payable In advai^e. j per term Pupils under 12 years of age ... £2 2s  over 12 years of age ... £2 16s Mualo (extra) ... ... ... £1 Is Fee or attending music (only), ... £2 2s Drawing and Painting (only) ... £1 Is A term's notloe required before the I removal of a pupil. ) For farther details apply to the Head- .J.OMator. fa The third term commences onMON* SPAY tbeWtb September* r



J. QUANE 8c CO., HAYELOCK STREET, —HAVE FOR SALK— />(LOVEBS-.Red, White, Cowgrass, and Aleyke, MANGOL and CARROT SEEDS \J this Season's importation. BUTTON'S GARDEN SEEDS, EARLY ROSE POTATOES, SEED OATS AND BARLEY BUTTER KEGS and FIRKINS, CHURNS, TUBB, BUCKETS, &c, mad« by James Onrmiohael, Ranglora ■ ,-... OATS, CHAFF, BRAN, SHARPS, TEA, SUGAR, SOAP, &c, &c, alwaya, on hand. AGENTS FOR LIVERPOOL, LONDON, AND GLOBE FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY NEW ZEALAND ACCIDENT INSURANCE COMPANY NORTH CANTERBURY WOOD WARE COMPANY 8 121 THE PUBLIC TRUST OFFICE OF NEW ZEALAND OFFER REAT A3DVAIVTA.OJESS TOI3T7TSCAT\IQ out t° m ake their wills; and desiring to eeoure the JrijIvDUAlD faithful execution of their last wishes. ". ". Tfi T^TTDQfiIVTQ aDout t0 marry and make provision by marriage 1U X J_iJA>DUIN O contractor settlement. HP/*^ IDITDCOIVfQ contemplating the settling of their estate, or of a I\J A JjJaOWxN >D sum or sumß of money by trust deed. . TTV| "DT7TDCfr\ATC! desirous of constituting trusts foT charitable, or L\J xJCjIvOUI.NO benevolent objects. Tfi CAD El PM TDIIOTCCO holding moneys m trust for persona I U ruKtluN I KUu I (Ltd resident m this colony. All sucU should obtain detailed information from the PUBLIC RUSTEE, Custom House Quay, Wellington, or from ACLAND, BARNS, AND CO., CHRISTCHT7ROH, ! Or D. M. ROSS, TIMARU. New Zealand Fire and Marine Insurance Company Established 1859. CAPITAL ONE MILLION. " THE PBEMIER & WEALTHIEST COLONIAL COMPOST, NOTED FOR .. PROMPTNESS AND LIBER AM^Y. ? FIRE AND MABINB BISKS, ALSO,— . RISKS QM GtRQWWB GROB^ THRESING .MACHINES, &c, accepted at lowest current rates.^ GEORGE JAMESON, AGENT, ASHBURTON. mHE Underolgned hag now FOR SALE, to LARGE Of SMALL QUANTITIES— Blue Derwent and Kidney Potatoes, Field Carrot and Mangold Seeds. GRASS, CLOVER AND TUBNIP SEEDS ! AT LOWEST CURRENT RATES, Also, a General Assortment of Farm and Station Stores. QM ORdB JAMESON ASHBUBTOK AND BAKIIA. 'Wo / Vsxr-o, v BtVK m #1\ \n.Z. INDUSTRIAL GAZETTE 4k Mm ' I \AA Al S 'I ]m>\ m " The blending is entirely BSTi I GOiS M f*<*^k* % ded to by Mr. Nelson himself, VTV ▼Vt"f -m #KJI?^JKM- % who is a Taster of great expert- tm Myßol Vfnk «k enc ?> an 4 ' 1!lR a<^ a s P ec ' a * , \v* inc. m /vE^Kva % timabu h!2kalp. IJt —, JB M i jfirfriC"ipjUiiryjf*3 ' ** This fi^m deserves the siir ' w\f{^k W>\ \ \J B m yjwWijmJt^. \ portJjfalliJurchascrsofTca KJ l» 1^ of M fTlj£Mtt^E?rt«A«k iBl as the article they oQer is iff MS* !«^TiraWf^fcl *f*\ 1« superior to an^thiiiK wo ■f\ B #*v C3^E^RE3^^ have seen m tbisColony." .o^N B mis' «V fcssioiml ,, Taster and by. alu J^^^»«^^S3^fc;^^2/8 3/- PURE BLEHDED TEAS!' AUCKLAND, Y^'E UVGTIN. GHRISTSHURGH, OUNEOIN. AGENTS EVERYWHERE^ SOLD IN ABHBUBTON BY 1. E CAESON, HENRY ZANDER 9 1 Aa d tlie principal storekeepers,



Public Notices. VERY little medicine of any other kind I required if LAMPLOUGH'B PYRETKJ 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 cools and vitalises the blood m a remarkable manner, speedily removing Constipation, Feverishness, Fevers, Head- ache, Vomiting, and Liver troubles. Station proprietors, flookmasten, and all residing m up-country stations should be provided with 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" PRESERVING COMPANY, Chapel Street, South Yarra, Viotoria. /"] ANNED Tomatoes, equal 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 Janus, Jellies, Pickles, Tomata Sauce, and Assorted Sauces of this Company are well known to be better thin any im~ ported, 6 213 THE •-—Philadelphia Novelty — MANUFACTURING CO.; 1422, 1424, 1426 CailowhiU St., Philadelphia, Pa., U.S.A. (incorporated), New York Office, No. 32 Howard Street, New York City. SOLE MANUFACTURERS of A LINE 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 plate, Tucker bronze, and other styles of finish.) SheLf Brackets (for putting up shelves without tocSs), with sets of wardrobe hooks and thivse blades. Staples Tor binding 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 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 ate being constantly brought out, and merchants are asked to send for catalogue or order samples through their corespondents here. LOW VITALITY. DB. CHURCHILL'S Syrup of Hypophosphite of Lime prescribed by the faculty for the cure of Consumption, Chronic Cough and General Debility. TT contains two of the principal In. 1 gradients necessary for building up the Human Frame, and which are con* Bidered deficient m the above complaints, vis., Phosphorus and Lime, It cannot be too highly recommended for Delicate Children. Dr. Churchill's Compound Byrup of HYPOPHOBPHITES Is real Brain Food, and m cases of Muscular and Neryouß Exhaustion hps acquired a world.wide reputation. Each' bottle bears D*. Churchill's signature. Price, 4fr Prepared only by' Swan, Chemist, Rui Castiquonb, Paws BAKER AUD CO. TIMBER AND COAL MERCHANTS, WEST STREET, ASHBURTON, DESIRE to announce to the inhabitants of Aahburton and surrounding distriots that they have opened a TIMBEB and COAL YARD, opposite Mr George Jameson's Grain Store, West street, an< are prepared to supply al 3 passes of BUILDING MATERIAL, m large or small quantities, to suit purchasers. RED, WHITE, anIpBLACKPINE, and TOTARA. GALVANISED CORRUGATED IRON m all lengths, and best brand*. MOULDINGS, ARCHITRAVES, BKIBTINGS. POSTS and RAILS, STAKES, and oil Fencing Material. OoTl: Westport] Coal, Newcastle Coal, humat Bomera Coal. Fiievrood m long or short lengths, Agents m Ashburton for Wilson's Portland Geme&t and Hydraulic Mme. Notjs Addbbss:— - BAKER AND CO. Oppoßlte|Mr|G. JAMESON'S jGrain Store



Public Notices "Zealandia" Boots HAVE the Highest Beputatio- k tie Colonies. .."tcuonnoed at the Indian and Oolonia) Exhibition »a the FINEST m the Whole Exhibition; Fer robttantial weu they are the BEST IN THE WOBLIV Buy a pair o "ZEALANDIAB" and yon wilt never xm aoy other Brand. Oar Patented "PABAGON BOOT ' ■Bd-f* INDESTRUCTIBLE TOES." For Boys and Girls are Splendid Lines for Hard Wear. None we Genni\e tuolesa* branded on the Bole And erery pair is absolutely Warranted to give Good Wear. Sold by the leading Boot Dealers and Country Stores througnout New Zealand, and Wholesale by U6HTBAND, ALLAN & CO. CHRISTCHURCH. STORAGE, _STORACL WOOL. WOOL, WOOL. fpHE Undersigned begs to annonnoe to I his numerous friends of Ashburton and the surrounding distriota that he haa •ken orer the NSW ZEALAND LOAN AND MEB- OANTILE AGENCY CO. 'S STORES Uf ABHBUBTO3, AadjM^orapaxed to receive Wool and Grai^KTOBAGE or SHIPMENT. Liberal O&sh Advances made on WOOL, GBAIN, SKINS, &6,, (n store or. oon- dgmmd for Sale. and CX)BNSAOKS at tteLoyesi Prioei, TWINE, CHAFF, OATS, . ■ ■ 5- OILS, LAMPBLACK, &o GRAIN bought and sold. IiIXD AKD ESTAXB AoIKT. agbn¥tob~ K.Z. Loan & Mercantile Agency Co UmoH LtBTOAKOK OOMPAKT Bbooxi'b Bheip Dip, Eto. Newest Improved Threshing Machines nanged for. FEED. MAKEIO, 1 35 ABhbucton. Frledl&nder Bros. WOOL, i, WOOL. WOOL. Sbasos, 1888-89. We are prepared to make LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES OUT THE ENSUING CUP OF WOOL Placed indoor hands for sale. Ow Premises being well lighted afford tpedai advantage! for displaying WOOL. No Commltalon charged on advances' and no Commission charged If or offering WOOL unless a sale Is effected, wooiTpaoks AT LOWEST CURRENT BATES. FBIEDLANDEB BBOS., PETER WILLIAMS, £35 Auctioneer. Prime Oameru Derwent Potatoes IS BAGS OB BY THB TOW. GBOWH IN GROUHDS. Skin Sales. WE HOLD TOBTNIGHTLY SALES ■■■■■' - - y w: skins THROUGHOUT THE bEASON ON THE FOLLOWING DATES :— July 27tb, August 10th and 24th September 7th and 21st, October 6th and 19th, November 2nd, 16th, and 30th SALES OF HOBBES, PIGS, CATTLE, PBODUCE, & FUBNITURE ow SATTJBDAYS. STOCK SALES OH TUESDAYS. BAEAIA MONTHLY SALE— Firei Thursday of the Month . FBIEDLANDER BEOS., PETER WILLIAMS, Anciioneer,