The Ashburton Guardian.

VOL. Ml.-No i?B7

ASH BURTON. MONDAY, MARCH 12. >*.~8

PRICE-mSE PR INN V



Miblic j[vot?cos. Dentistry. MR AUDLEY E. MERE WETHER WILL ATTEND DAIGY AT JOKES' NSW BUILDING, Kfixt Somerset Hotel. , Teeth Extracted— 2s 6d. BAKER EliOS.; BUILDERS UNDERTAKES*, &c, ' Coruar Wakswini Uond «t>d Cnas Btjecfc. (Next Ukmtral Hotel) Or at Baker jvnd Br wn'a Coach Factory H'.velooic street 11J1 Coal, CoaL Coal. TO THRESUINft ""MACHINE PRO- PBIETORS, FARMERS & OTHERS. TJAVWGraadeour arrangements for n this Weapon's COAL SUPPLY on exceptionally f Hvorardo terms, we are \u25a0-: m a position to m^ t tho dfimanda of our Cuß omers mo-st liboally, both as to QUALITY and PRICE. ORDERS NOW xjEINC BOOKED. McCALI/JM & CO., I J7O Coal and Timber Merchants. HAVFNG purchase'! fr m Mr Tait hi Stock and busirje^B m Bnrnet strent, I hope tho Public and those wLo have ie<-n m the habit of dealing, with Mr Tait will c< nt.nue to do so with me. Kvery thing ffill be sold at exceedingly low prices. A. IRELAND, Saddler, Ashburton. HAVTN \u25a0* riispos dof my Bu^i epsa^d OondwiW *\u0084 Mk A. Jkeland, I hope that all tlioa-' who live favnre-i tne with •heii paironat^ will continue to give the •am* t o l\lr Ireland. 2 79 JAMES TAIT. A SHBURTON RACING- CLUB AUTUMN MEETIKG. THURSDAY lid FRIDAY, APEIL 19th and 20th, 1888. First Kaco on eich Day to start at 12.30 p.m. President— E.. G. Wright. VicePresx- DSKT3— J. finprr ;, nc | W. C Walker. THWAUD3— O W. Pnrnll.J.o N. Uripg, W. B Ui-nshire, Tt. MOwn, T.Leahy, W. Lvtt-.lton, Judge — Matthew Sfcitt. (•tarter-— T. Icahv. Hai dioappers— The (Joiumitteo. Clerk of ihe Boai.es— T E. Upton. Clerk ofthb Course — A. Hewson, Trrasurer — D. Thomas, PRO(t"rTaMIIB. First Day. 1. Handicap Hurdle Race, of 40eovs;the eecoud iiO'Se to receive 6 sovb f t om the - stake. Over ight m^hts of L-»31e8, about B't Gin high. Nomination, 1 soy j acceptance, 1 soy. Two miles. 2. Wakanui Stakes Handicap, ot 25 boys. Nominauon, 16^; acceptance, 10 < Ore and n quarter mile^. District horflcsonly. 3. ASHDHRT N AUTUMN HANDICAP, of 66 tt;v« ; second horse to reo"i"a 6 cove from *-*\u25a0 z siake. Nominaf.cn, 1 soy ; acceptance, 1 7 i.ov. One and a h^lf miJe3 4. Posr Stakes, of 10 8 >VB. Bnt ance, 10a, to ba madii to tho Secretary immediately af'e- t>ie Autumn Handicap isrnn. Uatch \u25a0weights. The winner to be sold imme- diately after the rac* for 16 fovt, any surplus to go to tho funds of the OJnb. Tlnlf n mile. 6. District Welter Handicap, »i 20 bow, MoTOtniition, 103 ; ace-jtunce, 10a. M ni- mum weight, 9st. D : eirict horees only. One tnd a half o ile. 6. Flying Handicap, of 25 sovs. Nomvnatinn., 1 soy ; acceptance, 10s. Three quarters of a mile. Shoond Day. 1. County Hurdle R\ob Handicap, of 26 boys ; the second horao to receive 3 eova 'rom tho sc^ko. District boraes only. Over six flights of hurdle*, aboat Bf c 6in high. Nomination, 16s ; acceptance, 10a, One mile aid a half. 2. Grand s-tand Handicap, of 4S aovs; eecoud hors^ to receive 6 tovairom tho stake. !">• t'ination, 1 aov, acceptance, 1 bo v Ona mile. 3. Handicap Time Trot Hn saddle), of 20 ' tovu. >. miii .lion, 10* , au< eptance, 63. We gh; not l-ss than lOst. Pull and go. J)iptric; horae^ only, 'l'hree miles. *; Harvest Handio ?. c.f 25 »ovs; second ho/cc to reci'.v: , oovs fr m the stake. Nominati n, !6s ; a .repto cc, 10s. District ho seß r.nly. Thne qnarr.erfl of a mile. 6. Open Welter Handicap, of 86 boys; the Boron., librae to lvceive 8 soys from the Btako j^ouiiiation, 1. eov ; a^ceptaneo, 1 aov. Minimum weight, dst. . One and a quarter miles. 6. Totamsator takeo, of 25 soys. Ent^ancej 10 ; b.. bu m:tdj o the iSeceta-y imme- -1 iai«)y aft-ur iho WeUcr Handicap is run. x'b.- v'Lun r to bo 8-Wd m m diat^ly !if ci tio nice, tho v.holu of t^ c procv-eos to go t> t)i« finds «-f thi Cmt). Miuiainm wci«h.Bii Fivo nr'ougs. <\ny over« wiigu f . abovu 2 bs 10 bo declared. "RDi.ES AND L J JiGDbA.riONa. 1 Tim Mff t,mi» will be held nnrt-r tbo Rulet of llneing aud tho Ashbuiton Racing Ul 1 Ru tB 2 No entry will be received except on the condition* that f» i di-putt;* clnms, and v\ jen* tiona aria ng oat ot ihe r cinq sha 1 be oeciaed by the J^teviarnß, or whom m y a;ay aopoiut. Their decision en s>U poiu's connected wi«-h the carrjing oul of thi h profrr-mme to be tinal. 8. A dibtrict ho/so Bhall mean any horse thut has been cemmonly resident m the diutrict botweon the rivera teelwyn aud Opihi, from 19ch Jaiuiaiy, 1888, and up to the date of the fonbeoniiug Meeting, and owned by a person who has resided m the said district iinrinK thn sau. opened 4 Five per cent, will be deducted from the groaa of ail inoueyß p ijablo iv accordance witu thiß progranime fur th expensa of the courßO. 6. All nominations ai;d uc.eptancea to go to the funds of the ( lub. 6. ' rotting ttac<?s, — Horses must trot to the satisfaction of the R'fero.o NOMINATIONS. All nominations to be accompanied by feo, name, ace, and description of horss, and colors of the rider, must ba m the ha..<3s of the *\u25a0 ecrc tary noL lavor than. 9 p.m. on Tuesday, Maid 27W, 1888, WEIGHTS. Weights for the first nay's handicaps will be declared on Monday, April 9«h. Weights for the second day's handicap's will be declared at 9 o'clock on the evening o the first day's racing AOOIPTANOES. Acceptances- foe the first day's handicaps must bo mafic to the kecretaty not later than 9 p.m on Monday, A"ril 16, 1888 Acceptances for the second day's* handicaps ac 10 o'clock on theuov^ning of the first day 'a I racing, ! Q; 0. OOJtff,



Public Notices. F. H. von SCHOENEBERG, FRKNOH POLISHER, OABINETMAKEK, UPHOLSTERER, AND UNDERTAKER, HAS opened In Premises (next W, Patching) East street, md hopes to receive a fair shar6 of public support, being prepared to MAKE FURNITURE any design to order at OHRISTCHUttOti RATES. Pianoa aid Furniture re- poilahed at very low rotes. As Byron Bays — 1 never, no, I never, „ Saw any man so yellow, How's your liver ? (Yellow Dwarf.) TAKE MOORE'S PILLS, rhristcfaurch, March 9th, 1887. I am happy to testify to the value of your Liver nnd Stomachic Pills, having used them for the last fourteeu years, and can recommend them to every household with every confidence. — J. t>. Garfobth. Sola Agent for Ashburton,-*- CBAS. NEATB, Pharmaceutical Chemist. 7 166 VERY little medicine of any other kind required if . AMPL'.M GH'tt PY RET 10 SA IN Kis at hand , and taken as occasions ari^o. it is the cure and PREVKNI IV I. ot most diseases incident to ropical and Colonial life. It allays thireit and cools and vitalises the blood m a remarkable manner speedily removing Constipation Feverishnesg, Severs, head- ache Vomiting and iver troubles, fr tation proprietors floekmastera, nnd all residing m up-conniry Btau'nnß nhouliJ be provided with it. Ask your merchant to scud regular supplies with your other "tores, as it is invaluable to all . fcold by all medicine vend rs. 'l\ O MEET THE TIM 3 C. TRUCKLE, PRf»PKIETI)R of thelTH-c.) A'ber* Boarding- House, Wills Stree», Aahburton, next (.'ddr'ellowp* Hall, while thanking his many riendo and Customers for their liberal support for the past 10 years, solicits a continuance of the same. Board and Lodging, 16s, 18s pei week, or as per day. Tinners only, 4s pc/ week. Good accommodation for Families, and private rooms for Ladies. 7 52 H. &E. Oraighead BE(* TO AN NOUNCE THAT THEY HAVE REMOVED TO FRIEDLANDERS' BUILDINGS, CORNER OF EAST & JVIOOEE STBEETS. And further that they have JUST X CEIVED an u-portmmt of cC<)T< fl TWErvDS, bui able tor the coming Season. Also, — A email Assortment of MERCERY. TEE COMING JAMS ARE THE BEST TRY THEM.



BAKER AND CO. FIMBER AND COAL MERCHANTS, WEST STREET, ASHBURTON DESIRE to aon ounce to the inhabitants of Ashbur on and Bnrrouuding liarictß that thoy have opened a TIMB f 1< md <;OaL YA -D, oppose Mr George Famcson'a Grain >toro, Wcbt street, and ire pu pared to tupply all classes of 3UIL ING MATRtAL, m large or imall quantities, to suit purchasers. EISD, WHITE, ond BLACK PINE, and p r JOTA«A. GALVANISED CORKUGATED IRON m all lengths, and best brands. MOULDINGS, ARC-iITRAVES, bKliiTlNuS. POSTS and RAILS, STAKE 3, and all I'encing Material, OoTl: Westport Coal, Newcastle Coal, Mount tiomers (Joal F.iewood m long or ehort lengths. Agent-i m Ashburton for Wilson's Portland Cuu.cnt and Hydraulic Lime. < Note Addkehs :\u25a0— BAKKK AISD CO. ppos te Mr G J MESON'S Grain Store, Weat Bireet. IJIB WINDMILLS! WINDMILLS J To suit Everyone. J. & T. DANKS, LJCHFIELD STREET, CniUSTOHORCUj Are supplying WINDMILLS at PRICES which will make Hand-pomping a th ng of the past. THE SPECIAL, from £b 10s THE SAMPLE, from £8 10s Or TITAN MILL and SYPHON PUMP, from £15 John O. Restell, AGENT, ASHBURTON*



THE ASHBURTON WOOLLEN MANUFACTURING COM PI! (Limited.) DEPOSITS RhCHUVED ia large or small uums at the following ratts >-f inUreut : — Six per ceDt if fixed for 6 months Seven per cent if b'xed for 12 months H. EEMPLE, 9t56 M*cot-tary. GREAT SALE OF Bankrupt Stock OF Drapery, ( lotlriag, AND B O O T S." ANDREW OBR having eecured the Btook of A. O v PRIQHaRD at a great reduction from Invoice Cost, will offer it to the Public on WEDNESDAY, DEC 28th, lAt Unheard of Priceb, i®-. temeirber IX EfcDAY, the 27th D* < A&OBJSW ORE. ASHBORTON HIGH SCHOOL. ESTABLISHED 1881. Teaching w tabp. Boys' Fohool.— Mb J. B. Buchanan. Ist B A., University College, London. Girls' School —Miss Saundbrb, Cantar- "bnry College, Ohrißtoburch ; Miss Grcbb, Trinity College, Dublin. AT this institution puplla of both have the opportunity of •acquiring the elements of a liberal cda- cation The enbj-ois of Stndy are tho»e osually taught at S^-ooodwy Schoof* ; but the ordinary oouree may he modified to meet epeolal cfleeß, if ii? the Interest of the Pupila anch a plan is judged advls able. At the Girls School provlelnn h«B been made by the Tenoning Stuff to give lesaone m MubJo and Painting to Yonng Ladles nol at'endlnt; the other Glasses m the Sohool, who nißy drelre instruotion m theca Bobjects. Thi Phys : oal Trai ing of the Pupils ia not overlooked. Calisthenics for the Girl B> and Military Drill for the Boys, are parti of the Sohool course. The year ia divided into three terms. All fees are payable m advance For Pupils under 12 yeara of age, £2 2a per term ; over 12 yeara of age, £2 16a per term ; Music £1 Is per term extra ; fee \ Or attending muelc (only), £2 2s ; Draw- ,; np and Paiuting (only), £1 Is per verm. n For further detaili apply to , Mr , tßuehanan. i*9f *



THE PUBLIC TRUST OFFICE OF NEW ZEALAND OFFERS GREAT AIJVANXA.OES TA T^TTRQOIMQ a °out to make their wills, and rleßirijg to secure the i U 1 LjIaOWINO faithful execution of their last wishes. TO I^T^RQniMQ about to marry and make provision by marriage IU iXjiXOUi'O contractor Bettlemeut. TOT 3^ I"^C^^MC1 "^C^^MC contemplating tho settling of their estate, or of a Jl XlfXiOvJ IN O Bum or eums of money by trust deed. TO PJ7T)Qr^WQ desirous of eonstitutii.g trusts for charitable or IU JT JuixOUlN O \u25a0benevo'ent objects au TO FOREIGN TRUSTEES SS^.*" 81 tor p6 ' BMS All such should obtain detailed information from the PUBLIC TRUSTEE, Custom House Quay, Wellington, or from ACJLAND, BARMS, aF U U<>., CH RIrfTCHTTRCH, Or D. M. ROSB, TIMARU. 6 THE LARGEST STOCK OP COLONIAL CLOTHING IN THE, ASHBURTON COUNTY. A SPECIAL LINE OF ASHhURToN TWE D BUITd AT 47s 6d KAI POI TWEED TKOUSIvRS 10s 6d « HAH YES E S' M-iLnSIC-VS FK" >M 5s lid MITCHELL & TUBNBR TANCRED STREET.



I Al rENT DEPOT PO'CONNELb (late of CbristchurcJi), wishes to make known to his friendn, and • the public m general, that ho haa comme< ced business at Moore Street, ABhburton, as TENT, TABPaULIN, LIOuSE CUVER, FLAGr and OILSKIN CLOTHING Manufacturer. P. O'CONNKLL'S experience of 20yr>nra m the trade is a efficient guaronte a ll wo ; k ontrnßte'l to him will receive prompt attention IS. B. — O/dors by d °thtrwi£e promptly aiteudcd to. NOTK THE ADDIIF.SB, — P. O'CONNELL, Al TENT DEPOT, Moore Street, Ashburton, "-R[ i- PLAN" OKB BROTHERS. . New Zealand Fire and Marine Insurance Company Established ... ... ... 1859. CAPITAL ONE MILLION. THE PREMIER & WEALTHIFST COLONIAL COMPANY, NOTED FOR PROMPTNESS AND LJEH.RALITY. FIRE AND MAKINE BISKS. ALSO,— RISKS ON GROWING CROt S. THRESING MACHINES, &c, accepted at lowest current rates. GEORGE JAMESON, AGENT, ASHBUKTON. GREAT CLEARING SALE OP FURNITURE, &c, &c. jPICKFORD AND UNDRILL HAVING received notice to quit their Prenvoes, m conßequenco of the land beiD' at once reqairei for New Buildings, have decided to hold a CHKAP SAC of all their Largo Stock, contuHting of - KUKNITUK m variety, HANDSOME CHESTS DRAWERS, CniF^OMrEßi;, IRON m^D WOOD BEDSTEADS, Choice TOILET Waß\ 2 O-mes FENDERft AND FIRE IRONS. BKDDIN , CROCKERY aND GLaSSWABK at pricea that rnuat effect a ( learan-o m • »NIC MONTH. lkm\ Iliyli liHybtK rSJIt C*% . f / £V \n.z. industrial gazettb H'"^ A*lt H fi{| $1 B B Js£sk. " The blendinc; is entirely atten- N B jiU a CUIM BK iW&Zi?^*^ m. ded to by Mr. Nelson himsulf, J_y^-V¥ J^ VYY<V tg wM^&i % who is a Taster of great cxnerf. Jp But£ssr£l\ enc ?' an 4 ' I:|S ' la(^ a special |M "fl— l F S *L training m the art." \/\ * BB B *ft " 'I'Tln' » w^ " TtJ.t <vm deservos the sr.p- Vtff\ (Q I \J Sf B \ porvr^allpurcluisersolTi a • V^ T\ W» «f B*. rS^JKIEri *\ »as the article 'hey offer is Sf BS «-^"FTJWSm^. "f\ W^ superior to anything we Bf #<C *J»^iSt™MO "?\ ». have seen m this Colony." N y \> V ff B& r^TTOglf^ Y\ % PHES3 ,Q\Nl^ # 1$ i^^mm^t- *\" %" Mr. Nelson is a pro. \)\AV^ X Mf B& iMm^^^^ frssioiml .Taster and THOUGH M^i* _^^^^^^R> A % CI P3 ICES' C R °v P ' ED , \u25a0BSSfSBKK/SA '2/- 2/4 iKtTi» w^ per Ib. PURE -BLEriDED TEAS. auc.4l -no, wt m gtoj, ' hhjst3hurch, dunedin. agents Everywhere, SOLD IN ASHbUKItMN BY H. M. CARSON ADd the principal storekeepers P. AJS!T> D. DUNCAN, WILLS STREET, ASHBURTON. BESTDEB tho ord'nftry Implementf* m use on Farms, we aro toanufactnring the following GOR«E UUTTEKS, Keir'B Patent, Bimple. Btrcng, effective, and cheap. Th Machine i« fully sponred ur<der Lfttt«»rs Patent, and all tho parts thereof. fl.iyone infringing e?M P.itex»t rich t s will b«? prosccntod. UIBO HARROWS, the simplest, chi apeet, moßt convonient for hau ling, ond most effectiT* Dlpc Harrovc m tho Market.. DRILLR, b" strict i.ttention to tho wAnta of the Farming Community, we have Kjeerj enabled to • reduce th" beßt DRILL yot made m Z aland. We Tiive, after due consider j- tion, adopted the i-POO^ FEED Oar Drills will, therefore, drill any kind of SEED or CRAIN, frcr» Tarnin Heed to Boa n R. English 01 American Ooult re oame price. STALKER'S AUTOMATIC F-ivEDERH for ThreFhinp; Machinps. Although the genion of English Engiriperß has been at work on tblßqnsetion for the laat 20 yenrs, it baa been reserved for a f <rmer < f T'^vimu to Bolve the problnm. We have every confide, co m recommr<7jdinK these FKEDRRS We wonld ask Macbino Owners noc to listen to interested ptrnor.a whe decry Iheße FEEDERS, but to apply to anyone \»h hai. eiven them a FAIR TSIAL. Wp njrntion tbe fnilo vinp pentlcmen as beinp experienced and successful Threshers who have used our FKEDfcRS with Baiiht^tion to themselvs and their Clients :— ' MR THOB. PERKS, MR NELSON EDEN, MR JOHN MOOHHEAD Anyone desiring information ro our FEEDERS, can obtain the earoe from a^y of theio Geitiomcn. Repairs' to Machinnry. We are favombly sHuite'l for repairine every class of Machinery GnßMnge of every dnec i rtion In Caat Iron, Steel, Brass, or Malleable Caßtf.r repairs, can be Had froo us on tho ahorteßt not c« ™y*ua t 1 « R l p . airß t>o . Re »Po'B <"«1 Binders W keep a large Stock of ex»rns for repairintr theaf ?nShV^tnotir«r n^ a b m ' lOTO fittiDga * qpaira effMted ***"*""?"*>., 9, KEltt ZCmmt



Public Not ceb. A OA.RD.I M iss Larson, TFACBFR OF MUSIC, (PIANOFORTE AND Ortft $), Bcrnltt Street 12 101 ASHBURTOF PERMANENT BUILD- IISG & IiNVESTM^iNTS-CItlY rT^HKabnvo ociefy interont at th« I iate o : 4 per cent pr annum ftr D posits ;t call, 4^ p< r cent per unnum tor 6 iiioi;th«« ar .'<^ fer cent per annum ilfijt-diorl2 ui'Dlha or o-^r J WARD, M.in>iter. OflSce : — Arc»de Cbamhorw, Buruett Htte'-t. THE —Philadelphia Novelty — MANUFACTURING CO., 1422, 1424, 1426 Callowhill St., Philadelphia, Jta., U.S.A. (i"cort orated), New York Office, >o. 32 Howard Street, New York City. SOLE MANUFACTURERS of a; LINE OF Patented American NOVELTIES, In Stationers' Specialities & Light Hardware. 'T'HE Novelty Paper Fastener. A full line ••• of Taper and Let er Clips. The Up- right C'io. Ppper \V< ighi and Clip. l<»ote, Let er. and ' epal (ap Bord Clips. Auto- matic Fo nta n Penholder. Automa ie Fisher (for fishermen.) N. velty Pocket Knife, and No elty Hvnrtng Knife (operating instan- tane us'y with one ha »'.) Ornamental M teh Boxes with bracket hooks (nicVel plate. Tuc er bro ze, and other sr< lcs of finish.) She f Br. ckets (for putting up shelves without tools) with sets of war robe hooks attached. (» tncing V nive?, with one, two and three blades. Staples for binding pamphlet nnd papers. Su pension Ring Staples for hanging up how can s, etc. 'I he Celebrated Madame Louie Hair Cr tnper, etc. All goods new m design, novel m operati n, protected b patem, befer fini.-hed bet'er working, an ! lower m price 'h n other g ods of the >ame classes. Fu 1 i lustrat'd desc ip- tive cata ogue free t n applica ion. Goo sen bt or ered at the same prices thro gh any telubl- An ericm Con mi sion House. 1 fosses undertaking the sale of these goo's v ill fi d their tra c rapidly increase, and hat the goods will gve the fullest sati faction. . ew articles are " c ng cons antly brou-ht O"t, nnd nierchants are asked to se d f*- catalogue or order samples through 'heir correspondents here. LOW VITALITY. DR. CHURCHILL'S Syrup of Hypophosphite of Lime , prescribed by the facility for the cure of Consumption, chronic Cough and General Debiity. IT contains two of the principal in- gredients nocesHury for building up the Buman 1 rame, and which are con- sidered deficient m the above corapli inia, viz , Phosphorus and Lime. It cannot be too higuly recommended for Delicat<- Children. Dr. Churchill's Compound Syrup of HYPOPMUBPHITES Is real Brain Food, and m oases of Mubculbt and Nervonß Exhaustion hf»B acquired a world. wide reputation. Each bottle bears D*. Churchill's signature. Pnco, 4fr Prepared only by! Swan, Chemist, RfTR <'ABTTOMONE, P>»*«J a. Harrison. Alired Harrison, \ OCTROIS BBtC, 6TOOK AND ESTATE AGENT AND VALUATOR. SATURDAY SALE at 12 o'clock sh» p — Horses, Cattle, Pigs, Prodnoa »nd Merchandise. *^™™ I FO R SAL E— Farming Implementp, and Vehicler o all kindf* constantly iD farde on view for Pa c. Clearing Pales held m Town or Country aa requiredj and most liberal terms arranged with both Buyers and Sellers. RfcDtß collected, and the business of absentees managed with care. Valuation made of Properties or Mer- chandise on easy terms. Ad\aDCßß made inßtantlj on Goods delivered at the Stored for Sale. pan* for +>he Norwloh Union Fire In- jar&nce Oomp'my Acrent for the MUTUAL LIFE ASSOCIATION O. AUSTRALASIA \u25a0 i A.&PRED HABRIS M-



<4 Zea^anuia" Boots HAVE the Highest Peputatio- m the Colonies. \u25a0.cponnced at the Indian and f^blonia' Exhibit on as the FINEST m the WboW Exhibition. For fiurtatautiai wear t>-ey »tt> the BE^T FN THE WOHLD. Buy « p«ir n "ZEALaNDIaS" and you will never use aDy other Brand. Onr Patented "P*RA O^ B f H-T" and «« TNDKSI'I UCTIBi.E TOKb " Kor Boys and Girls are tplenuid Linet> fur Hard Wear. None are Genui \e unless branded on the Sole And every pair is absolutely Warrantod to give Good Wear. Sold by the leading Boot Dealers and Country Stores throughout New Zealand, and Wholesale by LIGBTBAKD, ALLAN & CC. CHRISTCHURCH. STORAGE. WOOL. WOOL. "WOOL. rjlbE Und< reigned begs to announce to 1 his numerous friends < f Ashburton And tho surrounding districts that ho has taken over the HEW ZEALAND LOAN AND MER CANTILE AGKNCY CO 'S STUKES IN ABHBURTOJN, And is prepared to receive Wool and Grain for foTORAGE or SHIPMENT. Liberal Cash Advances made on WOOL GRAIN, SKINS, &c, m store or con signed for Sain. WOOLPACKS and CORNSACKS at the Lowest Priceß TWINE, CHAFF, * OATS, OILS, LAMPBLACK, &c URAIN bought and Bold. Lasd jIND Estate Agent. AGENT FOR— \:l Loan fi Mercantile Agency Co Union Insurance Company Bbooke's Sheep Dip, Etc. Newest Improved Threshing Machines rranged for. FEED. MAKEIG, XI 35 aßh burton. MESSRS FRiEDLANDER BROS. HAVE FOR THE FOLLOWING- BHBBP. \u25a0I f\ r\(\r\ MEEINO Ewes ffT d~\n 8-TOOTH Merino O\jU W thers QCinn Full-Mouthed OVJV t\J Merino Ewes 1000 Do D ° ALSO,— • ;THE FOLLOWING PEOPE^TIEb— "1 "I X AOREB. being S.a. No. 20078, 110 20079. 20295- at Aebton. -f r\f\ ACRES, being R.S, 28685, 28586 at JL \JyJ M'otd Forest. A(\(\ AORES; at Ashbnrton. -I / \f\ ACREB. being tart of R 3. 7186 at LUvJI Watanui, now ocsapied, by Mr Bi Adams. LOTS 16, 17, 1«, 1 aid 20 each containing •boot I an acre, fronting Winter's Road n-d Cha'l' a street, b -ing immediately opposite tbe Wool 1 en Factory. LOT 77, ooucn-east Town Belt, Ashburton, containing i-acre, with uwelling-nouae tt ToW*S SECTIONS No 1046, 1047 1050 VoVvN^SEOTIONS No 680. 681, with 4- roomed House on each section, Cameron Bt TOWH SECTIONS No 665 and 666, Park street. For price, terms, and full particulars apply to the unaeraigned. SALES OF HOBSEd, PIGS, CATTLE, PRODUCE, & FDRNIIURE ON SATURDATS. STOCK3iSALE3~ON TUESDAYS. BAKAIA. MONTHLY SALE, latj THTJRK DAY of the month. FBIEDLAKDER BEOS.. VfcTltß WILLIAMS. Auctioned*.