The Ashburton Grardian.

VOL. VIl.-No 1895

ASHBURTON, TUESDAY, JULY 17. i9BB

PRI GE-uN E m NNY



Makers of IMPROVED D.FUKBOW PLOUGHS (Made of Best Hammered Scrap Iron, and Winrer.of First Prize at Melbourne Exhibition.) Over 80001 AT /Over 8000 m use. J Heouobd Prices. \ m use. Extra heavy Mould Boards for rough LandinStook, Zig-Zag Harrows still maintain theii reputation as the best general purpose Harrow. Four hundred sets made an* nually. Newly improved Chaff cutters all sizes, with Balance Fly Wheel, fitted with patent cast steel Mouthpiece, m one piece, which can be taken off and replaced by ao ordinary laborer fn a few seconds! Cut i three lengtbß of chaff. Portable Screw-Press and Baggil Cbaffcutter, cuts, riddles, elevates,, ecreei and presses into the bagat oneoperatioj 1, 2, 3, and 4 Horse-Powers", simp, strong, and easily drawn, universally a throughou New Zealand. ;. Jointed Pulverising Disc Harrows, ov«i 700 m une. No fbrrn should be without them. All sizes from 6ft to 12 Ef. Grain Drills from 11 to 17 Coulters. "We make largely for Canterbury and North Island, Cahoun's Hand Seed Sower,- Farm Drays and Waggonßj patent -Fencing Standards for Folding Sheep, Fenoing Wire, Steel, Iron, and Barb Wire Repairs to all descriptions of Machinery promptly executed on the premiess.. J Catalogues free on application at Dune* m or any of our Branched 4°163 ASHBURTO GLASS, PAINTS, AND PAPER HA GINGB WAREHOUSE. THE Under igried, having sold his Stock-in-Tiada and Goodwill of the above Business to James Craiqie, of Timaru, begs to thank his friends and the public for the support accorded to him fot the past eleven years, and solicits a continuance of the same to his successor. J. R. CHAPMAN. James Oraigie PAINTER, GLAZIER, PAPERHANQER SIGNWRITER, &c. . and DIRECT IMPORTER OF ALL THE REQUISITES OF THE TRADE, HAVING taken over the Business of Mb J. R. Chapman, • I beg to inform the public of Ashburtot ud District that I will keep a Painter's aDd Paperhanger's Stock m keeping with tho size and importance of the Town and Dis* Irict. All orders will receive prompt atten- tion and be carefully executed. Workmen sent to any part of the District. l ' ; — FOITsALE.— No west Deaignß of PAPiJRE ANGINGB good variety. SHEET GLASS, all sizes, from a 66 40 to a 10 x 8, m 16 or 21oz or 260z. British Plate, Silvered Plate (for mirrors, Rougn Plato, Colored, Obscured, and Ornamental Sheet, Oak Varnish, Carriage Varnish, &c., White and Red Lead, He», Colors, Mixed Paints m Tinß, Brushes crim, &c. &o. Paint mixed to any Shade. Advice ' to quantity freely given. THE ASHBURTON GLASS. PAINT&* AND PAPERHANGINUS W&BE- ;• ■ - . : :>. ' ) HOUSE. ' \ n\ {. I 3 15G



uhlic Not cea. BAICER^BKQS BUILDBBS, UNDERia.KBRBi^jy,- -"OorDM Wakanni-Boad-aDd CM^'^teett (Next Ok«tral Hotbl.) Or at Baker and Brown's Ooaoh Faotery mtryi ll^f SADDLERY! BADDLEJ&Y i MR A, IRELAND, having removed to premises /occupied } by Mb Tin? Burnett Btreet, hopes,- by striot attention to Fusineaß, to merit a share of pnblio patronage. THE LOWEST PrTcES OHARGED. Every requieite m the Trado kept m .Stock. Farmers and othc ra will now have opportunity of getting SADDLER f such LOW. PBIOES as were never before offered m Ashburton. •'. ' j^ i Repairs ekecutecL.on moat leaeonable terms. AGENT for the new high arm Davis SEWING MACHINES. The only Vertical Feed Machine m the world. It nas no equal. . ■ • . i; ■•■ Sold on time payments if requited. Ilfl9j ; ,~A. IRELAND. ' NOTICE." s IN Thanking my numerous Friends and Customers m Tinwald and surround* ing District, for the liberal support they have given me, I beg to assure them I am carrying on the business of . GENMSAL STOREKEEPER AND BUTCHEB exclusively on my own.account, without connection with any FIRM or PEtiSON, or m any way as an AUENT 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 Town every morning* ■ Moito : HONESTY and CIVILITY. 5*38 JAMBS QUDSELL* KEID and GJbfAY, CAMEEON STEEE^ ASHBUKTON.



D. McFarlane, GROCER, ASHBURTON. MY MABY THANKS ARE Tendered to my numerona Caa tomers and the Public generally for | the 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 showing conclusively that they have not deserted me. I hereby beg to inform all that as my Bale bo far has been Buch a Bnccesa I Intend cbntinuine it for another FOUR WEEKS, during which time my Customers will have the advautage 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 is a great pleasure to me to Bee my Oußtomers walking out of my establishment with large Parcels and smiling faoe3 for a Bmall outlay, and I confidently assert — without gUBh, blow, or bnnkum — that I sell twenty-five per oent, cheaper than ■Z~~~ ANY OTHER HOUSS, and {shall continue to do so for another Month, Therefore Don't delay, Purchase while you may, And lay m a stock for a rainy day. D. I C JAKLANE, WHOLESALE AND FAMILY ' GROCER, ONLY ADDRESS— BURNEET STREET? [ ASHBURTQN.



Charles Ray, MECHANICAL ENGINEER REPAIRS Gnne, Sewing Machines Lawn Mowers. Pumps, etc. BIOYOLES and TRICYCLES repaired and extras kept on hand BICYCLES FOR SALE, Engineering m all ita Branches. Opposite CENTRAL HOTEL, Wakanui Road. - 5 # 2 MUSIC. REDUCTION IN TERMS. Lessons 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 pupils m one family. Particulars on application to J. H. BROOKS, 6t62 . Peter Street,



ABHBORTON. mHE /lESTRAL TJOTEL, „ I V Al Proprietor .;. . VV. Redmond A Comfortable Family and Commercial Hotel. Private Suiteß for Families Good Billiard Room. Drinks at Front Bar, 3d. Lunch Free at . 12 o'clock. Choicest Brands, of Liquors,, Special terms per week. ' As Byron Bays— 1 never, no, I never, /, Saw any man so yellow, How's your liver ? ; (Yellow Dwarf.) ' TAKE MOORE'S PILLS, ! Christchurch, March 9th, 1887. lam happy to testify to the value of your Liver and Stptnechio Pills, having used them for the last fourteen years, and can recommend them to every household with every confidence.— J. O. Gabfobth. Sold Agent for Ashburton,— CHAS. NEATE, j > Pharmaceutical Chemist. 7 166 /I E. M. BLAKE, ARCHITECT. / Okpiob: Montgomery's Buildings, East street; Entbahoe: Burnett Street. 884 'HO MEET THE TIMES C." TRUCKLE, PROPRIETOR of the Prince Albert 1 Boarding - House, Wills Street, Ashburton, next Oddfellows' Hall, while thanking his many Friends and Customers for their liberal support for the past 10 years, solioits a continuance of the same. Board and^Lodging, 16s, 18s pei week, or 3s per day. Pinners only, 4s per week. pood accommodation for Families, and private rooms for Ladies. 7 52 ASHBURTON COAL AND FIREWOOD . DEPOT RS. BEAN m thanking his Friends i. iox the liberal patronage bestowed npon him for the last six years, begs to inform them and all tho inhabitants of Ashburfon that he is still prepared to deliver promptly all Orders tor Newcastle, Wesiport, Brunner, and Malvern Coal, Firewood, Posts and Rails, Stakes, Strainers, OatSj Bran, Chaff ,. Potatoea, Chick Wheat, &c. &c, at the lowest possible quotations. Note the address : — R. S. BEAN, - ; , West str?ot, ; . 5 256 Next Bank of Australasia. -



GREAT EXCITEMENT 1 1 1 WHERE ? AT HAVES & COS BECAUSE they must CLEAR AT AN ENORMOUS SACRIFICE £2000 Worth of Goods In a Month, and to do this they must give Goods at Prices nevei heard of m  Aahbutton, Bargains. Bargains. Bargains. In every Department, consisting of — Dreaseß, Velveteens, FlaDnela, Blankets Calico, Shirtings. Ooraetß, Hats and Jackets, Ulsters, Skirts, ' Clothing, Boots, &0., &o. The whole to be offered at STARTLING PRICES that must command a Great Sale. P.S. — You are kindly Invited to|lnspect the Goods and compare prices, Hayes and Co., i^BCADE AND EAST STREET A HBURTON;



ASHBURTON DEUG COMPANY'S POISONED WHEAT, Prepared by J. M. CAMBRIDGE'S patented process, Copy of a letter reoeived from the Chairman Rangltata Road Board :— |To the Manager Ashburton Drug Com* pany, Limited. Dear Sir, — So far as I oan judge at present, the Poisoned Wheat supplied this Season Ib far superior to any previously obtained. It is a nice dean bright sample of Wheat, and does not stick together. Yonra truly, 0. J. HARPER, 1 5 64 Chairman Rangltata Road Board.



ASHBUBTON "GUARDIAN.', 1 DUNEDIN AGENCY. IfR R. T. WHEELER, Stafford Street, Daoedln, has been appointed our Agent' and will be able to arrange terms with advertisers foe oontfact advertise- ments. W. H. Paget. BLACKSMITH g^^^'-^^^^^y HOBSE-SHOER Bubnett Stbbbt, next " Mall " Offioe. f i ' r>JEGS to announce that he has taken O over the Coach Building and Wheel- wright Branch, lately carried on by H. Peat, and will continue all branches of the nbove buslneas as before. All kinds of Buggies, Dtaya, or Carta made and re- paired. Agricultural Implements repaired promptly. Horses Shod with skill and caro. W. fiTpAGr'ET.



VISITORS Will find every civility and accommoda- tion, and the aim of the Proprietress will be to give her patrons every satisfaction. N.B. — Refreshments can be obtained m the shape of Tea, Coffee, and Cocoa on arrival: and Guests wlahlng to go a tray by early train can depend on being called In ample time, If they will only make their wishes known. 4 156 ASHBORTON JIGH SCHOOL ESTABLISHED 1881; j Teaching Stabp. Boys 1 School.— Mr J. E. Buchanan, Ist B. A., University College, London. Girls' School.— Miss Saundbrs, Canter- bury College, Übristohnrch ; Miss Gbubb, Trinity College, Dublin. AT this institution pupils of both iexes have the 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 spdolal cases, tf m the Interest of the Pupils Buoh a plan is judged advis- able. " '■ The year Is divided into three terms. All fees are payable m advance. per term Paplls under 12 years of age ... £55 2s  over 12 years of age ... £2 16b Music (extra) ... , ... ... £1 Is Fee or attending music (only), ... £2 2s Drawing and /Painting (only) ... £1 Is A term's notloe required before the removal of a pupil. The ' second term commences on " Monday, 28th M»y. Pupils will assemble <Jat9.3oaAn. • I For farther details apply to the Head- ' WMtir,



TTiVBNING GLASSES are being held ly at my Office, Montgomery's Build- ingß, Bornett Street, on MONDAYS, WEDNESDAYS, and FRIDAYS, from 7 to 9 p.m. Architecture.!, Pictorial, Model, and all branches of Freehand Drawing, etc, are being taught. ! E« M. BLAKE, 4 160 Architect; THE "RED CROSS" PRESERVING COMPANY, Chapel Street, South Yarra, Victoria. fi ANNED Tomatoes, equal to American, \J and at same price ; also Peaches, Pears, Apricots, of the finest quality, and m heavy syrup. All these gooas are manufactured under the supervision of i Mr George James Ward, late of California, j The Janos, Jellies, Pickles, To mat a Sauce, and Assorted Sauces of thia Company are well known to be better than any im- ported, 5 213 John Russell , HAS great pleasure m announcing to the residents of Aahburton and the Public m general that he has removed to the Block known as the TOWN HALL, it? East street, where he has opened out a Choice Selection of DRAPERY, MEN'S CLOTHING, &b. f Bnitoble for every ciass AN INSPECTION INVITED. Prices defy the World. Come and judge for yourselves. 5°151 THE ASHBTJBTON Woollen Manufacturing Go,, Ltd. SUBSCRIBED CAPITAL, £11,000 DIRECTORS: | G. H. Gbebnwood, ChaiTtnan, Geo. Jameson C. J. Hakper H. Fbiedlander A. Habbibon John Obb D. H, Bbown. fT^HE Directors are prepared t) 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 m» M P BJR AN O E TTO TEL (Opposite the Railway Station), DUNEDIN MRS SILK - - Proprietress, Begs to inform her friends and the Public generally that she has purchased the above Hotel, and respectfully solicits a share of their support. The Hotel is the largest aod most com* modtous of Us kind m Dunedln, and can offer aooommedation not to be excelled ; having been thoroughly renovated since the new proprietress took possession ; and will now be found most oomfortable.



Hew Zealand Fire and Marine Insurance Company Established ... ... ... 1859. CAPITAL ONE MILLION. THE PREMIER & WEALTHIEST COLONIAL COMPANY^ NOTED FOR PROMPTNESS AND LIBERALITY. FIRE AND MARINE RISKS. ALSO,— RISKS ON GROWING CROPS. TiIRESING^MACHINES, &c, acceptedtt lowest current rates. GEORGE JAMESON, AGENT, ASHBtTRTON.



ASK YOUR GROCER FOR Bj M XaV \ N -Z. INDUSTRIAL GAZETTB Ant I Qmc! M- B JUmK. m " The blending is entirely atten- VM¥ 1 V^VM B (JW^l %ded to by Mr. NelsOn himself, -*» M JtferasSK .% who is a Taster of great espori- *jSsrl£3!^\ enc ?> an 4 ' las had a special IN THE B #Hrx*TOT*r% training m the art." I A ' Mm M >«^(S ™ S?V :m »m TISIABU SSIvALDi M/^ . <\ m M MlLLfflMi m, " ThU ftrm deserves the sup. *r |j D l \^ B § -rf£?iffi«te2sß?v \ » port ofall purchasers of Tea V^ f\ V* Mf Af Q VjßMMM^^t^\ as the article they ofler is B M<v i**fs?fc£t ?n*Kp£ wL su P cr ' or to anything wo B Wlu isfflnKSfipTsSbl vV haveseeuJnt hisColony." .q\\| r" B MfS r^^^^^^'t- "^\ Nelson is a pro- \l\hV* Jm J/£f -JsGESi Sfi^^L Taster and THOUGH #^ % PRICES' PURE BLENDED TEAS!' AUCKLAND, WE U GTON, CHRISTSHURCH, BUteDIS. AGENTS EVERYWHERBo SOLD IN ASHBURTON BY EM. CAESON, HENRY ZANDER And the principal storekeepers.



fTIHE Undersigned has now for SALE, by Bag or per Von, a splendid llae of Prime Blue Derwent Potatoes, Grown on good ground, and warranted to give satisfaction. JEtANSOME and SIMS andHOENSBI'S PLOUGH SHAEES, (ALL SIZES.) SPRING WHEAT. I have for sale good olean samples of Tuscan and Lammas, DRAIN AW FIELD PIPES- TOABKIVB, EX "OPAWA" AND OTHfcB VESSELS- CLOVER AND TURNIP SEEDS ALL OF BEST QUALITY OBTAINABLE. GEORGE JAMES OF ASHBURTON.



M C CALLTJM & CO. "TXTE are now landing, ex " Maud Graham," a Cargo of First-olass KAURI VV FLOODING, LINING, SHELVING, and other eizas In PRIMN CONDITION. We have a'ao to hand Large Supplies of RED and WHITE PINE TIMBER, all rizjs. A L S 0,~ NEWCASTLE COAL, WESTPORT COAL, AND MOUNT COMERS COAL Our PAINTING and HOUSK DEOQRATIFO DEPARTMENT Is replete with EVERY REQUISITE. ESTIMATES GIVEN. McCallum and Co., TIMBEE AND COAL MERCHANTS, PATNTERS, PAPER- HANGERS, GLAZIERS, Etc., EAST STREET ASHBURTON. W. H. COLLINS, Manager, THE PUBLIC IRUST OFFICE OF NEW ZtAUND OFFER REAT ADVANTAGES TOI^X?ID Cl^M^Td bout to make their wills, and desiring to secure the JtJuJLVDUIND faithful execution of their last wishes. } I PP A T3I7T3C!r\IVTC! about to marry and make provision by marriage XU JrIatJAOUIND contractor settlement. ! TOT^t?T3Qf^]V^Q contemplating the settling of their estate, or of i a A Hi JaOLJIi O sum or sums of money by trust deed* TV"! TDT7!DQnATO desirous of constituting trusts for charitable or .±U rJLIIvOUIXO benevolent objects. TH CnDCIOII TDIIOTCCO holding moneys ia trast for persons 111 rUHtlUll InUOILtO resident m this colony. < All each, should obtain detailed information from the PUBLIC RTJSTEE, Custom House Quay, Wellington, or from ! yCLAND, BARNB, AFD CO., CHRISTOHTJROH, Or D. M. ROSS, TIMARU. Winter Drapery." " Winter Drapery.' CALL AND SEE MITCHELL AND TURNER'S Dress Goods, Trimmings to match CALL AND SEE MITCHELL AND TURNER'S Rugs and .Blankets CALL AND SEE MITCHELL AND TURNER'S * Flannels and Flanettes CALL AND SB)E MITCHELL AND TURNER'S Ladles' and Children's Ulsters and Jnoketa CALL AND SEE MITCHELL AND TURNER'S Shawls and Far Capes CALL AND SEE MITCHELL AND TURNER'S Mitts., Gloves, and all classes Woollen Goode, splendid Stock CALL AND SEE MITCHELL AND TURNER'S Hens' and Boys' Overcoats, Suits, Socke, Pants, and Shirts. SPECIAL NOTlCE— Gentlemen wanting Salts to measure should call and look: over a first-class lot of Home and Colonial Tweed samples. Meaiare taken and guaranteed. N.B.— A splendid,, line of Tweed Trousers at Al " Value " 10a 63. bools. boot 7. boots. None but first-class makes kept ; a good article at a fair figure MITCHELL AND TURNER, Tancred Street.



LOW VITALITY. DR. CHUBOHILI/S Syrup of Hypophosphite of Lime prescribed by the faculty for the core of Consumption, Chronic Cough and General Debility. IT contains two of the principal in- grediontß necessary for building up the Human Frame, and which are con. sidered deficient m the above corapleinta, viz., Phosphorus and Lime. It cannot be too highly recommended for Delicate Children, Dr. OhurcnilTs Compound Byrnp of HYPOPHOSPHITES Is real Brain Food, and m oMes of Musoular aid Nervous Exhaustion hr* acquired a world-wide reputation. Each bottle bears Dt\ Churchill's signature. Price, 4fr Prepared only by) Swan, Chemist, RDI OABTIQUOms, P4WB Mount Somers Coal JAM now m a position to supply COAL at considerably reduced rates. In anticipation of a LARGE DEMAND during the coming seaiion, I have made PRIOEB such that no one need want FUEL ; and until further notice will supply at Per truck load at Mount Somers Bailway Station, per ton... 12s Stations on Mount Somers line, freight added. Aehburton, per truck, per ton 15s Tinwald „ „ 15s Winslow   16» Binds   17b Ealing „ „ 17s 6d Dromore „ „ 16s Chertsey „ „ 16s 6d TEBMS~GASH. BOOKING EXTRA. In Ashburton retail quantities delivered to Customers' residences, at 20s per ton, CASH. All information to be obtained from, and orderß left with MB JOHN G. EESTELL, WEST STREET, Whom I have appointee* my Agent, and who will tell at above rares FOR CASH. 1 ''""Te, Ft WBIQHT.



Public Notices. VERY little medicine of any other kind required if LAMPLOUGH'B PYRETIC BALINB 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, fetation proprietors, flockmasters, and all residing m up-country stations should be provided with it. Ask your merchant to send regular supplies with your other Btores, as it is invaluable to ail . 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 WALCH > tth,-*^« NAT. J. BARNET } £dltors - Melbourne, Premier Chambers, 7 Collins Street W. , 5 152 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. HTHE Novelty Paper Fastener. A full line A 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. 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.



MESSRS FRIEDLANDER BROS, HAVE FOB -SALB THB FOLLOWING PROPEBTIBS'- I Art ACRBS.belng B.S, 28586^ 28686 at X\J\J AKord Forest; A(\(\ AQSBS «t AsubTirtOß. ti\/\ AOBEB, bttag p«t of 8.3. 7186 at tV/Vj Wakanni, now oocapied by Mr Bi Adams. LOTS 16, 17, 18, 1 and 20 each: containing about * an acre, fronting Winter'a Boad and Charles street, being immediately opposite tie Woollen Factory. LOT 77, Conch-east Town Belt, Ashbnrton, eontalaing i-ocre, with DweUiag-houn fil iSSN BKOTIONB Ko 1046, 1047.1050 TOWN BBOTIONS No 680, 681, with 4- roomed Howa on each Section, Cameron TOWN BEOTIONB No 666 .and:€ 66, Fade street* To Let nostl de»irablel FABM in".the Oamaro District, containing 516 Acres, divided into paddocks, with water and good fences. For prioe,,teras, and fall particulars apply to the nndenigtieai SALES OF| HOESE6, PIGS, CATTLE, PRODUCE, & FURNITURE SAi^JBDAIS. [STOCK BALES'ON TUESDAYS. BAKAIA MONTHLY SALE, Ist ITHU PAY of tht month. fBIEpLANDER BEOS., VWVE& WILLIAMS, Auctioned



' Public Notices "Zealandia" Boots HAVE {he Highest Be?uiatio to tha Colonies., .-.cnonnced at the Indian and Colonial Exhibition as the FINEST m the Whole Exhibition; Fer substantial wear they are the BEST IN THE WOBLD. finy a pair o "ZEALANDIAS" and yon wilf never ore aoy other Brand. Onr Patented ••PARAGON BOOT' and " INDESTRUCTIBLE TOEB. n For Boys and Girlß are Splendid Lines for Hard Wear. None are Genuive unless branded on the Sole And every pair is absolutely Warranted to give Good Wear. Sold by the leading Boot Dealers and Country Stores throngoout New Zealand, and Wholesale by LMTBAND, ALLAN & GO. CHIUSTCHURCH. •STORAGE. STORAGE. WOOL. WOOL. WOOL. rpEE Undersigned begs to announce to JL his numerous friends of Ashburton and tho surrounding districts that he has aken over the _ SEW ZEALAND LOAN £feD MER. CASTILE AGENCY CO. 'S STOBES IN A'BHBURTOa, Aftd is prepared to receive Wool and Grain fc*BTOBAGE or SHIPMENT. Liberal Cash Advances made on WOOL, GBAIN, SKINS, Ac, tn store or con- signed for Sale. WOOLPACKS and GORNSAOKS at tne Lowest Prices, TWINE, CHAFF, OATS, OILS, LAMPBLACK, &c, OKAIN bought and sold. Lass jkd Estati Agbnt. agent"for~ M.Z. Loan & Mercantile Agency Go Chion Ikbtjbahob Compart Bbookk'B Shbst Dip, Etc. Newest Improved Threshing Machine! rringed for. FEED. MAKEIG, 1 35 Ashbnrton.