The Ashburton Guardian.

ASHBURTON. TUESDAY, SEPTEMBEB 4. JSBB

PEICB-uNE P KIN NY

VOL. VIl.-No 1935.



Public JSoticea J B AKER^BKOS BOILDBRB, UNDEBTAKBBS, 4c, Oornar Wnkanui Road and Oass Stieet, v (Nbxt Okntbal Hotel.) y Or at Baker and Brown's Coach Fartery a &• velock street Utt v Z~ - WHY ! WHATB ; O'CONNELL b DOING NOW? f i BELLING ■ • ! t HORSE CLOTHS from 16 3 Od I WATERPaOOF OILSKIN SUITS from  . io- til OALIOO TENTS from ...".' 12* fid And everything else m the Trade eqnally cheap j and all hia own make. L"fc as go and see P. O'CONNELL'S ;;A1- Tent Dspoti ; ( Where m hia Shop ? Why, 0 0 MPT ON' S BUILDING* Si Moore Street, Aahburfcon. B*2 » NOTICE. IN Thanking my numerous Friends and Customers m Tinwald an,d Burround- ing District, for the liberal support' they 5 have given me, I beg to assure them I am carrying on the 'business 'of-' ; GENERAL STOREKEEPER AND BUTOHER exclusively on 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 Bhall have prompt attention, whether left at the Store or forwarded by my cart, now running the Town every morning. Mono : HONESTY and OIVILITT. ' 5*38 JAMES GUDSELL. REID and GRAY, CAMEKON" STREET, ASHBURTON. ; Makers of IMPROVED D.-FUKROW PLOUGHS (Made of Best Hammered Scrap Iron, and Winner of First Prize at Melbourne Exhibition.) Over 80001 AT /Over 8000 m ÜBe. / I?ei>uof.i> Prices: \ io «i«e. Extra heavy Mould Boards for rough . Landin Stockt> ■. Reid and Gray's Turnip Powers, with or without Guano Sowers ; all Bizesy 1 to 16 Coulters, and 7to 14 inches apart ; made» to bow turnips and manure down the same tube, or m two, one following the othexv This drill is very specially commended by all those who have used them.— Testi. monial jaat received :— Timaru, Ist May. "Messrs Reid and Gray, Dear Sirs, —ln reference to the Turnip and Manure Drill which I purchased from you m November last year, for George Gray Rucsell, KBq., Otipuo, Timaru, I have pleasure m stating that it is the best Drill I have seen for distributing artificial mauure, either m a dry or damp state ; it never clogs, and is easily regulated as io quantity, and distributes the manure with perfect regularity, and gave good satisfaction.— > Yours truly, Alex Wyllib." Zig-Zag ±wrows still maintain their reputation as the best general purpose Harrow. Four hundred Bets made an* nually. > Newly Improved Ohaffcutters 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 length s of chaff. Portable Screw-Press and Bagging Chaffcutter, cute, riddles, elevates, screens and presses into the bag at one operation. 1, 2, 3, and 4 Horse-Powers, simple strong, and easily drawn, universally nsed throughout New Zealand. Jointed Pulverising Disc Harrows, over 700 m use. No farm should be without them. All sizes^rom 6ft to I2ft. ; v Grain Drills from 11 to 17 Coulters. We make largely for Canterbury and North Island. Cahoun'a Hand Seed Sower, Farm Drays and Waggons, patent Fenoing Standards for Folding Sheep, Fending 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°l6S ASHBURTO GLASS, PAINTS, AND PAPER HA GINGS WAREHOUSE. THE Under igned, having sold is Stock-in-Trade and Goodwill of the above Business to Jambs Cbaigie, » ' Timaru, begs to thank his friendß and tho public for the support accorded to him fo»- _ the past eleven years, and solicits continuance of the same to his successor, J. R, CHAPMAN. Jaroes Oraigie PAINTER, GLAZIER, PAPERHANOER SIGN WRITER, &c, and DIRECT IMPORTER OF ALL THE REQUISITES OF . THE TRADE, HAVING taken over the Business of Mb J. B. Chapman, I beg to inform the public of Ashburton and Distriot that I will keep a Painter's and Paperhanger's Stock m keep p'g with tho size and importance of the Town and Di«- trict. All orders will receive prompt atten- tion and be oarefully executed. Workmen sent to any part of the District. —FOR SALE.— Newest Designs of PAPEBHANQINGB good variety. SHEET GLASS, all sizes, from a 60 40 to a 10 x 8, m 16 or 21oz or 260z. British Plate, Silvered Plate (for mirrors Rougn Plato, Colored, Obscured, an« Ornamental Sheet, Oak Varnish, Carriage Varnish, &c, White and Rod Lead, 7s Colors, Mixed Paints m Tins, Brushes onm, &c. &o. Paint mixed to any Shade. Advice to quantity freely given. THE ASHBURTON GLASB, PAINTS 1 AND PAPERHANGINGS WABJ&U « HOUSE,



Public Motice3 REMOVAL. MRS C[ miMMO bfl£rs to announc- O. _L to her PatrrtjßHnd tbi Public generally, that ehe bas retro ved t> those more commodious eremite", former!; known as the Lyttelton Boardmchonse Cameron Street, and trasts to merit a fail ■hare of public patronage by keeping t I good Table and a comfortable House. AI • cooking done In his usual good s'yla b\ m MkS. Timmo. 7*lll > jOI m 0 QA PER day to be m«de bj XX <&•£ person* of either sex Id thtir own localities, at work fur us New a bußicess. All meet with wonderful boc- -0 oese. Aoy one oan do the work. Capital • not required. We will start you . Outfit 1 worth £1 mailed free. The employment ~ is particularly adopted to the rtgton fn f whiob this publication circulates: Bys i and glrlß earn nearly a much aa. men. - Fall particulars and instructions mailed i free. Now is the time— don't delay, but i write to us at onoe, Address Stlnson and i Co., Portland, Maine, United States. 8 106 . • G< W< SU*LOB &G 0, General Auctioneers, Land and Estate Agents, 20, Collins Street, Weßt, Melbourne, Are prepared to undertake Sales of Free- hold Property, Household Furniture, Mer- chandise, etc. Liberal advances made on goods for unreserved sale. Monthly lists of Property for Bale, or to let, ißsued free. Loans negotiated, absentees represented, Insurances effected, charges moderate, settlements prompt. ; Land Bales con- ducted. * 7 100 TOO MEET THE TIMES. C TRUCKLE, PROPRIETOR of tho Prince Alber* Boarding - House, Wills Street, Ashburton, next Oddfellows' Hall, while thanking bis many friends and Customers for their liberal support for the past 10 years, solicits a continuance of the same. Board and Lodging, 16s, 18s per week, or 3s per day. Pinners only, 4s per week. Good accommodation for Families, and private rooms for Ladies. 7 52 MUSIC. REDUCTION IN TERMS. Lessons from £1 la per Qnarter. MR J. H. BKOOKS is prepared io re- ceive pupils for Piano, Organ, Violin, Singing and Voice Production, i'rom June Ist, at greatly reduced terms. Pupils 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 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, 6+62 Peter Street, 30,000 EKUIT TREES. No Christchurch Woolly .Aphis or Bangiora Scale Blight. THOS.~SEALY NURSERYMAN, ASHBURTON HAS now ready for this Seasons Planting by far the Largest and Best Stock of Fiuit Trees m Canterbury, probably m the Colony, consisting of — APPLE TREES PEAR TREES PLUM TREES PEACH TREES CHERRY TREES APRfCOT 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 FORESJ and SHELTER TREES, Roses, Ornai mental Trees, Shrubs, Boots, &c, &c. great variety. MESSRg J. SEALY & CO., Seedsme* East stree continue to act on my behai m Town, and all orders, &c, entrusted to them shall have prompt attention. DEROP »TIVK PiIIOED CATALOGUES ON APPLICATION. THOMAi~BEALY, Biver Bank, Ashburton, Fronting south approach to Traffic Bridge D. McFarlane, GROCER, ASHBURTON. MY MANY THANKS ARE Tendered to my numerous Caa tomera and the Public generally for he liberal support accorded me at my Clearing Sale last Saturday, and also to my East Street Patrons who found their way to Burnett street, my CASH TAKINGS obowlng oonclnalvely that they have not deserted me. I hereby beg to inform all that as my sale bo far has been such a success I Intend continuing It for another FOUR WKEKS, during which time my Customers will have the advantage of buying Goods without the extra duty of the new Tariff placed thereon (as now charged by other stores,) Therefore you may depend upon getting BARGAINS. It \b] a great pleasure to me to see my Customers walkingout my establishment with large Paroels and smiling faces for a Bmall outlay, and I confidently assert — without gush, blow, or bunkum — that I Bell twenty-live per cent, cheaper than ANY OTHER HOUSE, and{ shall contlnue£to do so for another Mouth. Therefore Don't delay, Purohaae whllo you may, And lay In a stock for a rainy day. D. I C FAKLANE, WHOLESALE AND FAMILY GROCER, ONLY ADDRESS— BURNEET STREET 5 Ashburton. i



Public Notices. /| B. M.BLAKE, ARCHITECT, Office: Montgomery'! Buildings, East street. Entrance : Burnett Street. 884 ASHBURTON COAL and FIREWOOD DEPOT. RQ T)EAN begs to Inform his • O« J3 friends and the public generally that m consequence of the great increase In the prfoa of Coal, he has scoured a consignment of the celebrated Kaitan- ga'a Coal, cheaper, cleaner, and far superior to Newcastle Coal. Also m Stook-^-JHount Somers, Malvern, Weßt- port, and Newcastle Co»l. Firewood, Post and Rails, Stakes, Strainers, e'e, eto , Oata, Bran, Sharps, Potatoes, Chaff, Ohiokirheat, eto. R. S. BEAN, West Street. 20 TONS CLOYEE SEEDS CLOVER SEEDS CLOVER SEEDS WE are now landing, ex " Aorangl " from London, our new Season's Olovero, Turnips, Garden, and Flower Seeds, which we have procured direct from the GROWERS. They are of the choicest quality, being this Season's crop, and are therefore fresh and belt able. We will forward samples to any address on application, so that intending pur- chasers can test the terminating quality for their own satisfaction. ALSYKE CLOVER, RAPE. WHITE OLOVKR, MUSTARD, COW GRASS, TURNIPH, RED CLOVER, MANGOLD, TIMOTHY, CARROTS We have also Perennial Ryegrass and Cocksfoot 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 Oompant. Empty Iron Tanks and Oases for sale. J. SEALY~and CO., (Late Seals Bros.) 7 GREAT EXCITEMENT 1 1 1 WHERE ? AT HAVES & GO'S "QEOAUSE they must CLEAR AT AN X> ENORMOUS SACRIFICE £2000 Worth of Goods m a Month, and to do this they must give Goods Vat Prioes nevei heard of m ABhbutton, Bargains. Bargains. Bargains. In every Department, conaistiug of — Dresses, Velveteens, FlaDnels, Blankets Calico, Shirtings. Corsets, Hats and Jaokets, Ulsters, Skirts, Clothing, Boots, &c, &o. The whole to be offered at STARTLING PRIOES that must command a Great Sale. P.S.— You are kindly Invited to inspect the (9")ods and compare prices, Hayes and Co., A BCADB AND A HBURTON H, J. WOOD & Co. STATIONERS' HALL, Jd'riedlandor's Buildings, Ashburton. BOOKS, Commercial and Genen Stationery, Account Books, «fco. NEW BOOKS BIT EVERY MAIL; MUSIC. i Pianos, Harmoniums, Acoordeon! t Concertinas, Violins, Banjos, &0., &o. v New Songs and Munlo of every description A large quantity of Music (Sheet and a Books) Bllghtly soiled, to be sold at a c Great Sacrifice. t ■ '» s FANCY GOODS J Writing Oaßes and Desks, Scrap, Phot • T and Fern Albums, Work Boxes, Parse* E Card Oaseß, Pocket Books, Photo Frames B and every description of Fancy Stationery. 8 Writing, Printing, and Wrapping Papers m any quantity. £ Any Book out of stook procured from ? our Chrlstohurch Establishment, the Stook B of which is one of the Largest and Bob. Assorted In the Colonies, or from b London Agency. a A special Dlsoount allowed to Llbrurf 1 and Bohool Committees! H. J. WOOD & 00 STATIONERS' HALL, ASHBUKTON.



PubJic JNotices. HOPE FOR THE DEAF. — Nloholson' Improved Patent Artificial Ear Drams. The only sure, easy, and unseen device used to permanently restore hearing. Reoommended by (scientific men of Europe Bnd America Write for free illustrated description book to J. H. Nicholson, Lincoln's Inn Chambers, William street, Melbourne. ASHBURTON "GUARDIAN. 1 ; DUNEDIN AGENO*. jIyTR R. T. WHEELER, Stafford j Street, Dunedln, has been appointed our Agent and will be able to arrange terms with advertisers for oontraot advertise* inents. T7JOR the Blood is the Life— Clark's world Jj famed Blood Mixture, warranted to pleanse the 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. Spld m bottles 4s 6d and 11s each hy chemists and patent medicine vendors everywhere tola proprietors : The Lincoln and llidland Counties Drug Co , Linooln, England 1 11 THE ASHBURTON Woollen Manufacturing Co., Ltd. SUBSCRIBED CAPITAL, £11,000 DIRECTORS: G. H. Gbeknwood, Chairman, Geo. Jameson C. J. Hauper H. Fbibdlander A. Habbison John Obb D. H. Bbown. fTIHE Directors are prepared to receive DEPOSITS at the following rates of Interest : — If fixed for 12 months Beven per oent ' If fixed for 6 months six per oent If deposited at call five per oent J. H. TWENTY MAN, Secretary. LEVIATHAN RAILWAY mE mpe;ranob tto t e l (Opposite the Railway Station), DUNEDIN MRS SILK - - Proprietress, Begs to Inform her friends and the Public generally that she has purchased the above Hotnl, and respectfully solicits a share of their support. Tho Hotel is the largest and most com- modious of Us kind m Danedin, and oan offer accommodation not to be excelled ; having been thoroughly renovated since the new proprietress took possession ; and will now be found most comfortable. VISITORS Will find every civility and acoommoda- 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, Ooffee, and Ooooa on air rival : and Guests wlahing to go away by early train can depend on being called In ample time, If they will only make their wishes known. 4 156 H.&B. Oraighead WISH TO ANNOUNCE 10 THEIR CUSTOMEBS THAT THEY HA.YE REMOVED TO • COLEMAN'S BDEDINGS, TANCRED STREET. — ALSO— That they have now m Stook a Large and Varied Assortment of TWEEDS, COATINGS, &0., suitable for the present: Season. STYLE AND PIT ALL THAT OAN BE DESIRED] H. & E. CRAIGHEAD. TAILORS, TANORED STREET, ASHBURTON. ASHBDRTON JIGH SCHOOL. ESTABLISHED 1881. Teaching Stabf, Boys' , School,— Mb J. E. Buchanan, Ist B, A., University College, London. Girls' School.— Miss Saundbrs, Canter- bury College, Ohrlstohurch ; Miss Gbubb, Trinity College, Dublin. AT this institution pupils of both lexes have the opportunity of acquiring the elements of a liberal edu- cation. The subjects of Study are those usually tanght »t Secondly Schools ; but the ordinary course may be modified to meet special oases, if it? the Interest of the Pupils such a plan is judged advis- able. The year Is divided into thr. terms. All fees are payable m adva&be. , per term ' Pupils under 12 years of age ... £2 2s  over 12 yearß of age ... £2 16s Muslo (extra) £1 Is l Fee or attending muslo (only), ... £2 2s i Drawing and Painting (only) ... £1 Is A term's notice required before the removal of a pupil. For further details apply to the Head- URatar. [ The third term commences on MQN,« r DAY, the 17th September, v



M c OALLTJM & 00. "TITE are novr landing, ex "Maud Graham," a Oa'-go of Flrat-olaos KAURI VV FLOODING, LINING, SHELVING, and other sizes In FRIMB CONDITION. We have also to haod Large Supplies of RED and WHITE PlNfi TIMBER, all sizes. ALSO,- NEWOASTLB COAL, WESTPORT COAL, AND MOUNT SOMBRB OOAI Out PAINTING and HOUSE DECORATING DEPARTMENT is replete With EVERY RBQUISITE. ESTIMATES GIVEN. McCallum and Co M TIMBER AND COAL MERCHANTS, PAINTERS, PAPER- HANGERS, GLAZIERS, Etc., EAST STREET ABHBUETON. W. H, COLLINS, ] Manager. THE PUBLIC "I BUST OFFICE OF NEW ZEALAND OFFER, BEAT ADVANTAGES TO ID 17 ID Cr\lMQ k° ut to make their wills, and desiring to seoure the JL JIiJCVJDUII O faithful execution of their last wishes. TO"Q'^■^Q^i^V^Q about to marry and make provision by marriage X JuX\.»jUlN ID. contract or settlement. TO^D 17 DQC\ IM Q contemplating the settling of their estate, or of a JtljXvJjll/INO Bum or sums of money by trust deed. TA TDI7ISCAIMC desirous of constituting trusts for charitable or 1U -TJliXwUrlD benevolent objects, Tfl rflDClflll TDMOTCCO holding moneys m trust for persons I U rUffLIUN I lIUO I LLO resident m this colony. All such should obtain detailed information from the PUBLIC RUSTEE, Custom House Quay, Wellington, or from AOLAND, BARNS, AFD CO., OHRISTOHTTRCH, Or D. M. ROSB, TIMARU. New Zealand Fire and Marine Insurance Company Established ... ... ... 1859. CAPITAL ONE MILLION. THE PREMIER & WEALTHIEST COLONIAL COMPANY, NOTED FOE PROMPTNESS AND LIBERALITY. FIRE AND MAKINB BIS&S. ALSO,— RISKS ON GROWING CROPS. THRESING MACHINES, &c, accepted at lowest current rates. GEORGE JAMESON, AGENT, ASHBURTON. rfiHß Undornlgnsd haa now FOR SALE, In LARuE or SMALL QUANTITIES— Blue Derwent and Kidney Potatoes, RA.NSOME and SIMS and HOENSBY'S PLOUGH SHABES,, SPRING WHEAT. DRAIN AND FIELD PIPES- GRASS AND CLOVER SEEDS AT LOWEST CURRENT RATES, ALSO,— A GENERAL ASSORTMENT OF Farm and Station Stores. GEORGE JAMBSOF ASHBURTON AND RAKAIA. (m\ I f\\ M- /i\ \ N ' Z> INDUSTRIAL GAZETTE |"^A£IT ■ A A m MjM^\ The blending is- ontiroW -ulton? ' I ICMe 1 WVVW M flfecTV^^O m ded to V? Mr - Nelson himself, JLJ W - Jfc~ '■ m ' wirm^StißL who is a Taster Of groat cupert- B aTWsHollTa and ha 9 had a special IM THF B training m the art.'! UN In &• Mm Ml I A, SOS 11% , \» TTTIfATJTT TTTPTSATTV \jl»^~ «^\ B> m fjW$T WjO 1 \ ■ i l ' This fiein deserves the mip- ■^lr % VJ B m \*Jl%flSrrßiß3!3K • \ W^ 1 port<>CaH])Ufchasorsot'Tcci W\ V^ mW #/s rfiffiSft^^Tt^^ mas the a "'ic' u 'hey ofler is B: #v i^rim^Si^V to ntiythinK wo Mf- r/t 'jJ»nESS*iPo r ?\ have seen m this Colony." \ 0&* # iff ■nßTfiMnt \\ % presb. • ,O\^J^ # /^'' i^BPHWrV- *\ %"M f : Nelson is a pro- \N^ *^ B ffv JL^SiSSSteSS; *Jl lik •' cssiona ' Taster and THOUGH £ ;^^^^^^^L ;> _^ > \ — Jm''- PRICES: BY AU^^^^^^^^^^^^ IS - - 3/: fljfafaili^^ per Ib* PDEE BLElffltt TEAS. AIRLAND, WE 'IVi'StmI^RjSTOHiJiHCH, pur)EQIN, 1 AGftmtS sold m AkaßtmTpF bt E E CARSON, HBNRY ZANDER And the^principal storekeepers.



Public Notices. VERT little medicine of any other kind required if LAMPLODGH'S PYRETIC SALINE ib 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 oools and vitalises the blood m a remarkable manner, speedily removing Constipation, Feveriehuess, Fevers, Head- ache, Vomiting, and Liver troubles. Station proprietors, flockmastera, 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, Victoria. /"BANNED Tomatoeß, 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 Jams, Jellies, Pickles, Totnata Sauce, and Assorted Sauces of this Company are well known to be better than any im- ported, 5 213 THE ' —Philadelphia N ovelty — 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 OP A LINE OF Patented American NOVELTIES, In Stationers' Specialities & Light Hardware. T*HE Novelty Paper Fastener; A full line ■i. 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. Mincing Knives, with one, two, and three blades. Staples for 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. I tlve catalogue iree on application. Goods can Ibfc ordered at the same prices through any reliable American Commission House. Houses undertaking the sale of these 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. LOW VITALITY. DR. CHURCHILL'S S7rnp 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 iv the above complaints, viz., Phosphorus and Lime. It cannot be too highly recommended for Delicate Children. Dr. Churchill's Compound Syrup of HYPOPHOBPHITES Is real Brain Food, and m oases of Muscular and Nervous Exhaustion hps acquired a world-wide reputation. Each bottle bears D*. Churchill's signature. Price, 4fr Prepared only by' Swan, Chemist, Rui Oabtigliohb, Paws BAKER AND CO. TIMBBB AND COAL MERCHANTS, WEST STREET, 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 Stores Weßt street, and are prepared to supply ai 1 «\*sseß of BUILDING MATERIAL, m large or small quantities, to suit purchasers. RED. WHITE, and BLACK PINK, and TOTARA. GALVANISED COBROGATED IRON m all lengths, and best brands. MOULDINGB,"~AROHITBAVES, SKIRTINGS. POSTS and RAILS, STAKES, and all Fencing Material. GOAL: Weßtport' Coal, Newcastle Coal, Oiottn% Bomers Coal. Fiiewood m long or ehort lengths. * Agents m Ashburton for Wilson's Portland Cement and Hydraulio Notr Addbesb: — BAKEK AND CO. iOppos.telMr,G. JAMESON'SIGwin Store ** West etnet. It



Public Notices "Zealandia" Boots HAVE the Highest Beputatio- m the Colonies. .:oDonnoed at the Indiaa and Colonial JEinlbitionM the FINEST is the Whole Exhibition; Fer rabttantiftl ww they are the BEST IN THE WOULD. Bay a pair o "ZEALANDIAS" and yon will never noe any other Brand. Onr Patented "PARAGON BOOT ' and " INDESTRUOTIBLB TOES." For Boys and Girls are Splendid Lines for Hard Wear. None are Genui"\B nnlesa: branded on the Bole And every pair ii absolutely Warranted to give Good Wear. Sold by the leading Boot Dealers and Oountry Stores throagnout New Zealand, and Wholesale by LIGHTBAND, ALLAN & GO. CHRISTCHURCH. STORAGE. _STORAGE. WOOL. WOOL. WOOL. fTTHE Undersigned begs to announce to JL his numerous friendß of ABhburton and the surrounding districts that he has aken over the NEW ZEALAND LOAN AND MER- CANTILE AGENOS CO. 'S STORES IN ASHBURTOfI, Aad is prepared to receive Wool and Grain fci STORAGE or SHIPMENT. Liberal Cash Advanoes made on WOOL, GRAIN, SKINS, &c,, m store or con- signed for Sale. and OORNSAOKS at the Lowest Prices TWINE, OHAFF, OATS, OILS, LAMPBLACK, &c, GKAIN bought and sold. Lamd akd Estate Agent. agenTfor— ».Z. Loan & Mercantile Agency Co Uhioh Ihsubahoe Comfakt Bbookb's SHBir Dip, Etc. Newest Improved Threshing Machines rranged for. FEED. MAKEIG, 1 35 . Ashburton, Friedlander Bros. W00B. ; ,WOOL. WOOL. Sbason, 1888-89. We are prepared to make LIBERAL CASH ADVANOES ON THB ENSUING CLIP OF WOOL Placed In onr hands for tale. Out Premises being well lighted afford ■peelal advantages for displaying WOOL* No Commission charged on advanoes^ and no Commission charged jfor offering WOOL unless a sale is effected, WOOL PAOKB v - AT. . ; - LOWaSTiOUREENT RATES. FRIEDLANDER BROS., L PETER WHiLIAMS, ♦85 Auctioneer. Prime Oamaru Derwent Potatoes Skin Sales. WE HOLD FOETNIGHTLY SALES lot SKINS •PHBOUGHOUT THE SEASON ON THE FOLLOWING DATES :- July 27th, August 10th and 24th fieptember 7th and 21st, October sth and Wth, November 2nd, 16th, and 3Qth SALES OF HbESES, PIGS, CATTLE, PRODUCE, & FURNITURE oar SATTJEDAyS. STOCiK SALES [or TUESDAYS. 1 1BAEA1A I SALE— First iThnredaj^ of the ttonth FEIEDLAOTEE BEOS., P]SX]BE WI LLIAMS;, tWQWtUt