The Ashburton Guardian.

ASHBURTON. TUESDAY, AUGUST 21. 1988

VOL. VIl.-No 1924.

PRICB-.ONE PKJNNY



Public Notices . BUILDERS, UNDERTAKERS, W "' ' Oornar WaXanni Bond and Oass StzeieV . il (Nbxt Central Hotel.) '", ' Or at Baker and' Brown's Coach Factor? '-- flavelock street lljf— WHY! WHATS. '. DOING NOW? ' SELLING HORSE, fTLJ4'HS 7 frdm „..„..-,., 15 jOd 3 WA^ERPdOOF OILSKISI SUITS "from , , ' v 'i2a 3d , OALICO TENTS from ... .".'. 12 8 fid i • And everything else m the Trade equally cheap j and all hia own make. L r :t us go and see P. O' CON NELL'S i Al Tent Depot. i Where ia his Shop? Why, ) OO UPTON'S BUILDINGB Moore Street, Aehbnrton. 6*2 » NOTICE. IN Thanking my numerous Friends and Customers m Tinwald and surround- L ing District, for the liberal eupport they have given toe, I beg to aeaure them I am carrying on the business of GENERAL STOREKEEPJSB AND BUTCHER , ;, , exclusively on my own account, ■ without connection with any FIRM or PEBSON, 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 carfc, now running the Town every i morning, * Moito : HONESTY and CIVILITY. 5*38 JAMES GUDSELL* REID and GRAY, » CAMEEON STREET^ ASHBURTON. , Makers of IMPKOVE6"ICi'UKBOW PLOUGHS ' (Made of Beßt Hammered Sorap Iron, and i Winner of First Prize at Melbourne Exhibition.) i Over 80001 AT /Over 8000 [ m use. / Bbduobd Pricks; "[ m i»e« ! Extra heavy Mould Boards foi » Land m Stock, , - Zig-Zag Harrows still maintain the!* , reputation an the best general purpow , Harrow. Four hundred eetß made an- t nually. Newly Improved OhafPcutters all sizes, ■with Balance Fly Wbeel, fitted with patent cast steel Mouthpiece, m one piece, which oan be taken off and replaced by ai> • ordinary laborer m a few seconds. Cut three lengths of chaff. Portable Scr^w-Press and Baggis Chaffcntter, cuts, riddles, elevates, soreei \ and pre'Bses into the batj at one operation j 1, 2, 3, and 4 Horse-Powers, simpl strong, and easily drawn, universally throughou New Zealand. Jointed Pulverising Disc Harrows, ovoi 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'a Hand Seed Sower, Farm Drays and Waggons, patent Fencing Standards for Folding Sheep, Fencing ! Wire, Steel, Iron, and Barb Wire. Repairs to all descriptions of Machinery promptly executed on the premioss. Catalogues free on application at Dune* m or any. of our Branches. . 4*163 ASHBUBTO GLASS, PAINTS, AND PAPERHA GINGS WAREHOUSE. THE Under igned, having sold is Stock-in-Trade and Goodwill of the above Business to James Ckaigie,)! , Timaru, begs to thank his friends and tho publio for the support accorded to him fot ( rhe past eleven years, and solicits , continuance of the same to his successor. J. R. CHAPMAN. Jaxues Oraigie [ PAINTER, GLAZIER, PAPERHANGER 1 SIGN WRITER, &c. and DIRECT ' IMPORTER OF ALL THE REQUISITES 'OF THE TRADE, HAVING taken over the Business ot Mr J. R. Chapman, I beg to inform the public of Ashburton and Distriot that I will koep a Painter's and Paperhaoger's Stock ib keepS'g with tho eize and importance of the Town and Div ' triot. All orders will receive prompt atten- - tlon and be carefully executed* Workmen ' sent to any part of the Distriot. [ — FOR~SALE.— Newest Designs of PAPjERHANGINGS . 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 mteora Rougn Plato, Colored, Obscured, ana Ornamental Sheet, Oak Varnish, Carriaaft Varnish, &0., White and Red Lead, ib Colors^ Mixed Paints m Tins, Brushes crim, &c. &o. Paint mixed to any Shade. Advice to quantity freely given. THE ABHBURTON~GLAS8 f PAINTS i AND PAPEBHANGINUS WARE- .i HOUSE,



Publ'C notices AbHBUKTON. fTHE CENTRAL TT° TEL » 1 VJ Jtl Proprietor ... ... VV Reumon: A Comfortable Family and Commercij Hotel. Private Suites for Families Qoo Billiard Room. Drinks at Front Bar, 3d. Lunch Free a 12 o'clock. , Choicest Brands of Liquors. Specie terms per week. G, W- T AYLOB & G o> General Auctioneers, Land and Estat Agents, 20, Collins Street, West, Melbourne, Are prepared to undertake Sales of Fiee- hold Property, {Household Furniture, Mer chandise, etc. Liberal advances made oi goods for unreserved sale. Monthly listi of Property for sale, or to let, issued free Loans negotiated, Absentees represented Insurances effected, charges moderate settlements prompt. Land sales con' ducted. 7 100 •jpO MEET THE TIMES, C TRUCKLE, PROPRIETOR of the Prince Albert Boarding - House, -Wills Street, Ashburton, next Oddfellows' Hall, while thanking his many Friends and Customer! (or their liberal support for the past 1C years, solicits a continuance of the same. Board and Lodging, 16s, 18s pet week, or 3s per day. Pinners only, 4b pei week. Good accommodation for Families, and private rooms for Ladies. 7 52 MUSIC. ~~ REDUCTION IN TERMS. Lessons from £1 Is per Quarter. MR J.fl. B BOOKS is prepared to re- ceive pupils for Piano, Organ, Violin, SiDging 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 ot tnoie pupili m one family. Particulars on application to J. H. BROOKS, 6t62 Peter Street, F. H. von SCHOENEBERG, abinet-maker, Upholsterer, Undertaker, and General House Furnisher, (Late of Christchurcb), East Street, next Wm. Patching. Furniture to any design or pattern Ohrißtchurch rates. The latest patterns produced Pianoß repolished at very low rates. Repairs done on the premises to complete satisfaction of Customers. Funerals conducted with approved style and economy. ASHBURTON COAL AND FIREWOOD DEPOT. RS. BEAN m thanking his Friendf , for the liberal patronage bestowed npon him for the last six years, begs to inform them and all the inhabitants ol Ashburton that he is still prepared to deliver promptly all Orders for Newcastle Wesiport, Brunner, and Malvern Coal! Firewood, Posts and Rails, Stakes Strainers, Oats f Bran, Chaff, Potatoes Chick Wheat, &c, &0., at the lowesl possible quotations. Note the address :— R, S. BEAN, West street, 5 266 Next Bank of Australasia. Charles Kay> MECHANICAL ENGINEER REPAIRS Gnns, Sewing Machine) Lawn Mowers. Pumps, etc. BICYCLES and TRICYCLES repaired and extras kept on hand BIOYCLES~OR SALE. Engineering m all its Branches. Opposite CENTRAL HOTEL, Wakanui Road. x 5*2 D. McFarlane, GROCER, ASHBURTON. MY MANY THANKS ARE Tendered to my numerous Cos tomers and the Pablio generally foi he liberal support aooord6d me at my Clearing Sale last Saturday, and also to my Eftßt Street Patrons who found their w»y to Burnett street, my CASH TAKINGS showing conclusively that they have not deserted mo. I hereby beg to Inform all thiit as my s»le so far has been such a success I intend continuing It for auothei FOUR WTCEKS, during which time my Customers will have the advantage of buying Goods without the extra duty of the new Tarlfi placed thereon (aa now charged by other stores*) Therefore you may depend npon getting BARGAINS. It is a great pleasure to me to eea my Customers walking but my establishment with large Parcels and smiling faces for a small outlay, and I confidently assert — without gush, blow, or bunkum — that 1 Bell twenty-five per bent, cheaper th»n ANY OTHER HOUSE, and' shall contlnne^to do so for anothet Mouth, Therefore . Don't delay, Parohaie while you may, . And lay In a stock for a rainy day. D. I C FARLANE, WHOLESALE AND FAMILY GROCER, ONLY ADDRESS— BURNEET STREET ASWBURTON.



Public Notices. /\ B. M. BIiAKB, ARCHITECT. Ofiiob: Montgomery's Buildings, East street; Entrance ; Burnett Street. W. H. Paget. Jf§f£|BlSl^. HOPBE-SHOER "' SMITH, Bubnett Stbebt,' next " Mall " Office. | BEGS to announce that he h«a taken > over the Coach Bnildjng and Wheel- wright Branch, lately carried on by H. Peat, and will continue all branches of the above business as before. All kinds of Buggies, Dtays, or Carts made and re- paired. Agricultural Implements repaired promptly. Hones Shod with skill and oaee, W. HrPAGET. BLANKETS. BLANKETS. I HAVE secured a large lot of Heavy ASHBURTON BLANKETS, slightly stained. COME EARLY as the price will sell them quick. Ashburton Clothing Mart, SAUNDERS' BUILDINGS. Robert Alcorn. Asbbmton'Dnig Company, Ld., J. M. CAMBRIDGE, Pharmaceutical Chemist. IWIBH to notify that, following the example of the (irocers, Drapers, and other Traders, and to meet the very limited capacity of the public for spending money, I have made a thorough revision of my prices, an j although the new Cus- toms Tariff imposes a duty of nearly 27 per cent on patent medicines, I. have decided to adhere to the old prices as far as possible. DRUGS In daily use, as Cod Liver Oil, Glycerine, Linseed Meal, etc., I have bought largely, and. am selling at one-half the prioj charged by my predecessor, and for every article my price for the finest quality will be found aB low, and generally lower, than it can be purchased elsewhere. DISPENSING Is done with the greatest care, and with Drugs selected for the purpoße, and m no oaee does my charge for medicines exceed | the prices now current m any establish- ment m town. veterinary" medicines Are still prepared from my original recipea. Testimonials as to their value have been freely given me by Livery Stablekeepers, Farmers, Dealers, from Mr John Grigg, and other well known breeders. Ao ray experience was gained m a large veterin- ary establishment, with a member of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons, ana not Bolely from books, my medicineß and advice may be relied on. GREAT EXCITEMENT ! 1 1 WHERE? AT HAVES & COS BECAUSE they mast OLEAB AT AN ENORMOUS SACRIFICE £2000 Worth of Goods In a Montfi, and to do this they . mußt give Goods^at Prices nevei heard of m Ashburton, Bargains. Bargains. Bargains. In every Department, consisting of— Dresses, Velveteens, FlaDnels, Blankets Calico, Shirtings. Corsets, Hats , and Jaokets, Ulsters, Skirts, Clothing, Boots, &0., &c The whole to be offered at STARTLING PRICES that must command a Great Sale. P.S. — Yon are kindly Invited to'inspeot the Woods and compare prloes, Hayes and Co,, i*FCADE AND EAST STREET A HBUBTON



Public Notices. TTOPE FOR TH B DE A F. —Nicholson 1 JLX Improved Patent Artißolal Ear Drums. The only sure, easy, and unseen device used to permanently restore hearing. Recommended by scientific men of Europe and Amerioa. Write fot free illastrated description book to J. H. Niohomoh, Lincoln's Inn Chambers, Wtlllam street, Melbourne. x ASHBURTON (< GUARDIAN.'* DUNEDIN AGENCY. OyTR R. T. WHEELER, Stafford Street, Danedia, has been appointed our Agent and will be able to arrange terms with advertisers for contract advertise- ments. TTIOR the Blood is the life— Clark's world Jj famed Blood Mixture, warranted to oleanse the blood from all impurities from w|hatever causes arising. For scrofula, scurvy, skin and blood diseases, and stores of all kinds its effects are marvel* lira*. Thousands of testimonials. Sold m bottles 4s 6d and 11s each by ohemiets and patent medicine vendors everywhere Pole proprietors : The Lincoln and Midland Counties Drug Co, Lincoln, England 1 II THE ASHBimTON Woollen Manufacturing Co., Ltd. SUBSCRIBED CAPITAL, £11,000 DIRECT ORB: G. H. Gbeenwood, Chairman, Gso. -Jameson 0. J. Hakper H. Fbibdlandbe A. Habbison John Obb 1). H. Bbown. fjpHE Directors are prepared to reoelve DEPOSITS at the following rates of Interest :— If fixed for 12 mouths seven per cent If fixed for 6 months clx per cent If depoalted at oall five per cent J. H, TWENTY MAN, ! Seoretary. LEVIATHAN RAILWAY rilE M P EJR AN 0 E TTO TEL (Opposite the Railway Station), DUNEDIN MRS SILK - - Pkopbietbess. Begs to Inform her friends and the* Fabllo generally that she has purchased the above Hotel, and respectfully solicits a share of their support. The Hotel Is the largest and rfbet com- modious of Its kind m Danedia, and can offer accommodation not to be excelled ; having been thoroughly renovated since the new proprietress took possession ; and will now be found moot comfortable, 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 Coco's on arrival : and Gaests wishing to go atray by early train can depend on being called In ample time, If tbay will only make their wishes known. 4 156 EL&E. Craighead WISH TO ANNOUNCE TO THEIR CUSTOMERS THAT THEY HAVE REMOVED TO COLEMAN'S BUILDINGS, TANCRED STREET. — ALSO— That they have now In Stook a Large and Varied Assortment of TWEEDS, COATINGS, &c, suitable for the present Season, BTVLI AND FIT ALL THAT CAN BE DISIRED E& E: CRAIGHEAD TAILORS, TANORED STREET, ASHBU RTON. ASHBURTON JIGH SCHOOL. ESTABLISHED 1881; Teaching Stabf, Boys' School. — Mr J. E. Buchanan, Ist B. A., University College, London. Girls' School.— -Miss Saundbrs, Canter* bury College, Ohristohuroh ; Miss Gbubb, Trinity College, Dublin. AT this institution pupils of both lexea hava the opportunity of acquiring the elements of a liberal edu- cation. The subjeots of Study are thoße usually taught at Secondly Sohoola ; but the ordinary oonese may be modified to meet apeolal oases, If Id the interest of the Pupils suoh a plan Is judged advis- able; The year is dlvlCed Into the terms. All fees are payable In adva&te. per term Pupils under 12 years of age ... £2 2s  over 12 years of age ... £2 16s Muolo (extra) £1 Is Fee or attending music (only), ... £2 2s Drawing and Painting (only) ... £1 Is A term's notice required before the removal of a pupil. The ■floond term commences on Monday, 28th May. Puplla will assemble at 9.30 a.m. - Foi further details apply to the Head- JBlltlfV



I M C CALLTJM & CO. TXTE •« now lanaio?, ex "Maud Graham," a Cargo of First-olsss KAURI W FLOORING, LINING, SHELVING, and other sizes In PRIMT CONDITION. We have also to hand Large Supplies of RED and WHITE PINI TIMBER, all sizes. A L S 0,~ NEWCASTLE COAL, WESTPORT COAL, AND MOUNT SOMERSj OOAI Out PAINTING and HOUSE DECORATING DEPARTMENT b replete wltt EVERT REQUISITE. ESTIMATES GIVEN. McOalliiin and Co., TIMBER AND COAL MERCHANTS, PAINTERS, PAPER- BANGERS, GLAZIERS, Etc., EAST STREET ASHBURTON. T a W. H, COLLINS, Manager. THE PUBLIC 1 RUST OFFICE OF NEW ZEALAND OFFER- REAT ADVANTAGES TO 15 17 15 Q AIVF C k° ut to make their wills, and desiring to secure the JIJjX\PUIiD faithful execntion of their last wishes. TH Xst?lsQniVrQ aDOut to marry and make provision by marriage 1U JT HiIaOUI^O contractor settlement. TO*DI7ISCIAIV^C contemplating the settling of their estate, or of a JrlliJt\Dv/li O sum or sums of money by trust deed. Tfl "DPDOATVTC desirous of constituting trußts for oharftablo or 1U Jr-UltijUlND benevolent objects. TO LTODCinil TDIICTCCO holding moneys m trust for persons I U rUIULIUN I llUu I ULU resident m this colony. All such should obtain detailed information from the PtJBLIO RUSTEE, Custom House Quay, Wellington, or from AOLAND, BARNS, AND CO., CHRIBTOHT7ROH, Or D. M. ROSS, TIMARU. Net Zealand Fire and Marine Insurance Company Established 1859. CAPITAL ONE MILLION, THE PREMIER k WEALTHIEST COLONIAL COMPANY, NOTED FOR PROMPTNESS AND LIBERALITY. FIRE AND] MAHINE BISKS. ALSO,— RISES ON GROWING CROPS. TiIRESING MACHINES, &c, accepted at lowest current rates. GEORGE~JAMESON, AGENT, ASHBURTON. mHE Undersigned has now for SALE, by Bag or per Ton, Blue Derwent and Kidney Potatoes, Grown onlgood ground, and warranted to give satisfaction IfcANSOME and SIMS, and HORNSBTS PLOUGH SHARES, ' (ALL SIZES.) SPRING WHEAT. olean samples of Tuscan and Lammas. DRAIN AND FIELD PIPES- GRASS AND CLOVER SEEDS ALL OP BEST QUALITY OBTAINABLE. And at lowest ourrent rates. GEORGE JAMESOF ASHBURTON. "" ASK YOUR GROGER FOR SI (5V I T\\ M fdti. \n.Z. INDUSTRIAL GAZETTE i r^A£lT I A£ tt m a Jmsk %" The blending is entirely a:tcn- n I 1 IDUU I OCuO M rlnw^SM m ded to by Mr. Nelson himself, 4:1 1 pV**V Jg^ ▼▼V»V m yE|^gjP % who is a Taster of great expert- B Atmsa7ct\ encc, and has had a special f I ifwi TLJC M JEJHMyk training m the art." I '■Vl^'^fc. ~M mt^ V "ffflP' \ " Thl« firm deserves the sup- I *¥ w\ ■ D -1 'VJ 'M M S ESack. ■'• \ ' port of all. purchasers of Tea I \J WW"^ M #*% VwL SESSetI'.aV m as ' tho art «d« they ofler is d I ' m MS t<^^VVim^'S\ m superior to anything we I <2O m. M** -^^^SH^^ have seen m this Colony." rt \\J P^ M M£ r^teSlS^ii- "^ ' %'" Mf - Nelson «' S a P'O- SI . X *A^> N -.M M<Z TTfXUIS^r VA %fessional Taster and M Mao fW PWfft %Blcnderi" though m /;, -:^^3E^^^;\Jt' prices:' " PURE B LEHDf D TEAS. AUCKLAND, WE iLINGTCJN, CHRISTOHURCH, DUNEDIN. 8 AGENTS $VERYWHERB<i SOLD IN ASHBXTRTON BY HECAESON, ■\ ; fM^^&^& ! ■■ [r And the principal storekeepers,



Public Notices. VBKT little medloine of any other kind required if LAMPU>UGH'B PYRETIC SALINE is at hand, and taken as occasions arise. It is the cure and PREVENTIVE of most diseases incident to Tropical and Colonial life. It allays thirst and cools and vitalises the blood m a remarkable manner, speedily removing Constipation, Feverishness, Fevers, Head* ache, Vomiting, and Liver troubles; Station proprietors,, fiookmasters. 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. Bold by all medicine vendors. THE "BED CROSB" PRESERVING* COMPANY, Chapel Btreet, South Tarra, Viotoria. /"BANNED Tomatoes, equal to American, \j and at same price ; also Peaches, Pears, Apricots, of the finest quality, and m heavy syrup. All these goodß 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, 6 213 THE •>-Phila£elphia Novelty — MANUFACTURING CO., 1432, 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. T^HE Novelty Paper Fastener* A fall line •L of Paper and Letter Clips. The Up- right Clip. Paper Weight and Clip. Note, Letter, and Legal Cap Board Clips. Auto* matic Fountain Peaholder, 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 Staple* for hanging up show cards, etc. The Celebrated Madame Louie Hait Crimper, etc. All goods new m design, novel m operation, protected by paten^, better finished, better Working, and lower m price than other goods of the same classes. Full illustrated descrip- tive catalogue Iree on application. Goods can at 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 heie. LOW V|TALiTY- DB. CHUROHILL'S Syrup of Hypophosphite of Lima prescribed by the faculty for the cure of Consumption, Chronic Cough and General Debility. F contains two of the principal In. gredlents necessary for building up the Human Frame, and which are con* sidered deficient m the above complaints, vis., Phosphorus and Lime, It cannot be too highly recommended for Delicate Children, Dr. Churchill's Compound Syrup of < HYPOPHOSPHITES Is real Brain Food, and m ease* of Muscular and Nervous Exhaustion hrs acquired a world-wide reputation. Each bottle bears D*. Churohill's signature. Prioe,4fr Prepared only by' Swan, Chemist, ' Bmi Oabtmuowe, Paris BAKER AND CO. TIMBER AND COAL MERCHANTS, WEST STREET, 1 ASHBURTON. ' . ■ J ■ : ' 1 TVESIRE to announce to the inhabitant! I XJ of Ashburton and Burroundim districts that they have opened a TIMBBI " and COAL YAKD, opposite Mr Georg* Jameson's Grain Store. West street, an< are prepared to supply al 3 •tosses o BUnjDING MATERIAL,, m large 0 small quantities, to suit purchasers. RED, WHITE, ana BLACK SINK, «ni 1 TOTABA. GALVANISED CORRUGATED IROI m all lengths, and best brands. ! MOULDINGS, ARCHITRAVES, i SKIRTINGS. POSTS and RAILS, STAKES, and a Fencing Material. OoTl: : Westport Coal, Newcastle Coal, Jn<mi ; Somera Coal. Fhewood m long or ! short lengths. *^ .Agents m Ashburton for Wilbqn j Portland Cemefit and Hydraulic Mme. INotb Addubss :— BAKER AST) CO, QppoiltelMrlG. JAMESON'SIQrain Btoi . . ; West stwet. 1}



Public Notices " Zealand^" Boots HAYS the Highest Bs?utatio> m U* Colonies. irt&oosoed at the Indian and Colonial Exhibition as the FINEST ia the Whole ExhftUioni Fn substantial weu they are the BEST IN THE WOULD. Bny a pair 0 "ZEALANDIAS" and you will never Btteaf other Brand. Obt patented •"•PARAGON BOOT' and « INDESTRUCTIBLE TOES." Fot . Boys and Girls are Splendid Lines for Hard Wear. None tre Genui\9 unless branded on the Bole Aadevsry pair is absolutely Warranted to giva Good Wear. Sold by the leading Boot Dealers and Country Stores throognout NewZealwd, and Wholesale by UGHTBAND, ALLAN & GO. : CKRiSTCHURCH. STORACEr^STORACE. WOOL. WOOL. WOOL. rpHB Undersigned begs to announce to I Ins numerous friends of Ashburton anil tho surrounding districts that he has aken over the ' SEW ZEALAND LOAN AND MBB- CANTILE AGENCY CO,'S STORES IN A6HBURTOM, Aid is prepared to receive Wool and Grain for STORAGE or SHIPMENT. Liberal Cash Advance! made on WOOL, GRAIN, SKINS, &c, m store or oon- gigned' lor Bale. WOOLPAOKS and COBNSAOKS at tn» Lowest Prices, TWINE, OHAFF, OAl& LAMPBLACK, &o. GRAIN bought rad sold. Ljjtd iHD Estatb Aoxht. AGENT FOR— . h.Z. Loan & Mercantile Agency Go Utne-H Ihsubakob Oompahit Bbooke'b Sbibp Dip, Eto. Newest Improved Threshing Machine! mngedfor. , ___ FBED. MAKEIG, 1-96' a. -w ■* Ashburton,, . i Prledlander Bros. WOOL, WOOL. WOOL. "^BlliOH, 1888-89. THE are prepared to makt = LIBERAL CASH ADVAHOBS OH TBM ' ' ENBIJING CLIP dF WOOL In oar hands for lalo. Our Fremlws beTnTireU Ughte4^afford special advanwgei f Ol dlspltylng WOOL* No 'Commission charged on advanoeß* and 110 Commission charged (for offering WOOL unless a sale h effected, / WOoiTPAOKB. AT / LOWEST CURRENT RATES. f FRIeIdLANDER BROS., PETER WILLIAMS, §+85 - - : Auctioneer. Prime Oamaru jderwent Potatoes Skin Sales. WE HOLD tOBTNiGKHiY SAIES lot SKINS July 2f7tb. Aiignst f- 10th _24th BepSaoer' 7th and 21st, Ootober sth an« JSKTiKv^mher 2dd. 16tSi f and 3oth SALES OF f HOESES, PIGS, CATTLE, * PRODUOEit * FURNITURE '". ' OK ; . • SAtI&RDAYS. STOCK SALJESJ <--' {08 TtJESDATS. I IRAKAIA MONTHLY iISALE— Fir FBIED|iA?P)EB BROS., PItTEE WItLUMSj Awtiwmfil