The Ashburton Guardian.

VOL. VIl.-No 1944

ASHBURTON. FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 14. 1888

PRICB-uNE PENNY 1



"• Public Notrcea ; B VKER^BROS '_ BUILDERS, UNDERTAKERS, _c, Cornor Wakanui Boad and Cass street; (Next Okntkal Hotel.) * Or at Baker and Brown's Coaoh Factory 1 Ruvelock street Iti T•: . > ■ WHY! WHATS ;■ O'COOTELL i DOING NOW? . SELLING- HORBT! CLOTHS from ... ... 16 3 Cd WATERPKOOF OILSKIN SUITS from ... .-, ios M OALIOO T.ENT3 from ... ... 12s fid And everything else m the Trade eqna'ly- cheap; and all his own make. Let na go and see P. O'CONNELL'S Al Tent Depot, Where is his Shop ? Why, OO MPTON'B. BUILDINGS Moore Street Ashbnrton. 6*2 NOTICE. 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 GENERAL STOREKEEPER AND BUTCHER 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 shall have prompt attention, whether left at the Store or forwarded-- by my cart, now running the Town .every morning. * Motto :. HONESTY and CIVILITY. 5*38 JAMES GUDSELL, REID and Gmilf, cameeon Street, 'ASHBURTON Makers of IMPROVED D.-FURROTB__* PLOUGHS (Made of Best Hammered Scrap Iron, and Winner of First Prize at Melbourne Exhibition.) Oyer 8000 V .AT, /Over 8000 m nse, j REnrjcKb Psioes. j id -«a. -■ Extra heavy Mould Boards for rough Land m Stock, f Reid and Gray's Turnip Powers, with or without Guano Sowers ; all sizes, 1 to 16 Coulters, and 7to 14 inches apart ; made to sow tarnlps and monur«j down the same tube, or m two, one following the other. This drill is very specially commended by all those who have used thera. Testi- monial jnst received :— Timaru, lßt May. "Messrß Reid and Gray, Dear Sire, —ln reference to the Turnip and Manure Drill which I purchased from you m November last year, for George Gray Ru?sell, Fsq , Otipua, Timaru, I have pleasure m stating that it is the best Drill I have seen 0 distributing artificial manure, either m dry or damp state ; it never clogs, and eafiily regulated as to quantity, and distributes tho manure with perfeot regularity, and gave good satisfaction,— Yours truly, Alex Wyilib. ' Zig-Zag iuorrows still maintain their reputation as the best general purpose Harrow. Four hundred sets made an« nually. Newly Improved Chaffoutters all sizes, ' with Balance Fly Wheel, fitted with patent cast steel Mouthpiece, m one piece, which can be taken off and replaced by an ordinary laborer fn a few seconds. Cut three lengths of chaff. Portable Screw-Press and Bagging Chaffcutter, cute, riddles, elevates, screens and presses into the ba? at one operation. 1, 2, 3, and 4 Horse-Powers, simple strong, and easily drawn, universally used throughout New Zealand. Jointed Pulverising Disc Farrows, over 700 m use. No farm should be without them. All sizes from 6ft to 12ft. Grain Drills from 11 to 17 Coultors. We make largely for Canterbury and North Island. Cahoun's 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 premiess. Catalogues free on application at Dune* din or any of our Branches- 4°163 ASHBURTO GLASS, PAINTS, AND PAPER HA GINGS WAREHOUSE. THE Under igned, having sold U Stock.in-Trado and Goodwill of the above Business to James C_akue, I Timaru, begs to thank his friends and tho publio for the rsrpport accorded to him fo« J the pert eleran years, and solicits conticcfejHj of the same to his successor. J. R. CHAPMAN. James Oraigie PAINTER, GLAZIER, PAPERHANOER SIGN \VRITER, &c. and DIRECT IMPORTER OF ALL THE REQUISITES OF THE TRADE, HAVING taken ovor the business of Mb, J. R. Chapman; I beg to inform the public of Ashburton and District that 1 will keep a Painter's and Paperhanger's Stock m keeping with the eize and importance of the Town and Dis- trict, All orders will receive prompt atten- tion and bo carefully executed. Workmen sent to any part of the District. —FORSALE.— Newest designs of PAPERHANGINGS good variety, SHEET. GLASS, aIL s'zes, from a 60 40 to a 10 x 8, m 16 or 21 oz or 260z. British Plate, Silvered Plate (forinlrrora Rougn Plato, Colored, Obecured, an Ornamental Sheet, Oak Varnish, Carriag' Varnish, &0., White and Rod Lead, Colors, Mixed Paints m Tins, Brushe. crima t „c. Paint mixed to any Shade. Advice to quantity freely given. ;THE ASHBURTON GLASS, PAINTS AND PAPERHANGINGS W4Rflr jl BOUSE,



Public Notices REMOVAL. MRS Q miMMO b?cs to announc Ot JL to herPatrcns and th Publio generally, that she has renoved t those more commodious premise", furmer'; known as the Lyttelton Baardinghoose Cameron Street, and iras'.a to merit o fai share of publio patronage by keeping i I good Table and a comfortable HuU3e. ,A! • cooking done In his usual good s'vle bi Mr S. Timmo. 7*lll * > Ol T q OA PER day to bs made bj oL/JL dD__ person* of either sex. ir tbeir own localities, at work for us New s buej_eßs. All meet with wonderful eoc- b cese, Any one cap do the work. Capiti! t not required. We will start you. Outfil 1 worth £1 mailed free. The employment - ia particularly adapted to the region m f whioh this publication circulates. B-vys t and girls earn nearly a much as men, • Full particulars and 'instructions mailed , I free. Now is the time— don't delay, but write to us at onoe. Address Stinson and Co., Portland, Maine, United' States. 8 103 6. w. r YLOs &cF General Auctioneers, Land and Estate Agents, 20, Collins Street, West, Melbourne, Are prepared ito undertake Sales of Free- hold Property, Household Forniture, Mer- chandise, etc. Liberal advances made on goods for unreserved sale. Monthly lists 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 TIO MEET THE TIMES. C. TRUCKLE, PROPRIETOR . of thoPrinoe -Albert Boarding -House, Wills Street, Ashburton, next Oddfellows' Hall, while thanking his many Friends and Customers for their liberal support for the past 10 years, solicits a continuance of the same. Board and Lodging, 16s, 18s pet week, or 3s per day. Pinners only, 4s nor week, Good accommodation for Families, and private rooms for Ladies, 7 52 MUSIC. REDUCTION IN TERMS. Lessons from £1 Is per Quarter, MR J. H. BKOOKS is prepared to re- ceive .pupils for Piano, Organ, Violin, Singing and Voice Production, from June Ist, at greatly reducod terms. Pupils can have Lessons at their own homes (no extra charge), or at Mr Brooks residence, Poter irtroot. - Tho Quarter commences from any date. Pianos tuned and ropaired, also bought and sold on Commission. A reduction mado for two or more pupils m one family. Particulars on application to J. H. BROOKS, 6+62 Peter Street. 30,000 FETJIT TREES, No Christchurch Woolly Aphis or Baogiora Scale Blight. THOS."SEAI_Y NURSERYMAN, ASHBURTON HAS now ready for this Seasons Planting by far the Largest and Best Stock of Fruit Trees m Canterbury, probably m the Colony, consisting of — APPLE TREES PEAR TREES PLUM TREES PEACH TKEES' CHERRY TREES APRICOTTREES j Quinces, Walnuts, Filberts, Grare 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 FORES 1 and SHELTER TR_EB, Roses, Orna mental Trees, Shrubs, Rooty, &c, &c. great variety. .MESSR g J. SEALY & CO., Seedsmei East stroe continue to aot on my behai m Town, a nd all orders, &c, entrusted to them shall have prompt attention. DESOP ?TIVE pbioed catalogues on APPLICATION, THOMAS SEALY, Biver Bank, Ashburton, Fronting'south approach to Traffic Bridg 3 D. McFarlane, G ROCE R, ASHBURTON; MY MANY THANKS ARE Tendered to my numerous Cus tomers and the Publlo'generally for he liberal eupport accorded me at my Clearing Sale laßt Saturday, and also to my East Street Patrons who found their way to Burnett streot, my OASH TAKINGS ahowing conclusively that they have not deserted me. I hereby beg to Inform all that aB my sale so far has been such a success I Intend continuing- it for another FOUR WKEKS, during which time my Customers will have tho advantago of buying Goods without the extra duly of the new Tariff placed thereon (a3 now charged by other stores.) Therefore you may depend upon getting BARGAINS. It Is a great pleasure to me to ccc my Customers walking out my establishment with large Parcels and Bmlllng faces for a small outlay, and I confidently assert — without gush, blow, or bunkum — that I sell twenty~five per cent, cheaper than ANY OTHER HOUSE, and{ shall continue to do so for another Month, Therefore Don't delay, Purohase while yon may, And lay In a Btock for a rainy day. D. ICMLANE, WHOLESALE AND FAMILY GROCER, ONLY ADDRESS— BURNEET STREET =. | ASH^URTQ* 1 ? • I X si



"'■ Public Notices. _/j B. M. BLAKE, 0 r ARCHITECT, t Office: Montgomery*! Build inge, East streot; Entrance : Bdbnett Street. BS4 ASHBURTON COAL and FIREWOOD 1 DEPOT. r T? Q T>EAN begs to Inform his •a-ala K_s, ___> friends and the public i generally that m consequence of the great Inorease In the prfoa of Coal, he haß secured ■ a consignment of the oelebrated Kaltah- gata Coal, oheaper, cleaner, and far i superior to Newoaatle Coal. Also m Stook— Mount Somerß, Malvern, West- port, and Newoaatle Coal. Firewood, Post and Ralls, Stakes, Strainore, e'e, etc, Oats, Bran, Sharps, Potatoes, Chaff, Ohiokwheat, eic. R. S. BEAN, West Street. 20 TONS CLOVER SEEDS CLOVER SEEDS CLOVER SEEDS WE are now landing, ex "Aorangi" from London, our new Season's Clovers, Tarnlps, Garden, and Flower Seec's, which we have prooured direct frbm the GROWERS. They are of the cholceat quality, being thla Season's orop, and are therefore frksh and reliable. We will forward samples to any address on application, bo that intending pur- chasers can toßt the germinating quality for their own satisfaction. ALSYKE CLOVER, RAPE. WHITE CLOVER, MUSTARD COW GRASS, TURNIPH, RED CLOVER, MANGOLD, TIMOTHY, CARROTS We have also Perennial Ryegrass and Cocksfoot for sale ln largo or small qaap- titles, latest novelties In Garden and , Flower Seeds, from that well-known Lon- don firm, James Carter and Company. Empty Iron Tanke acd Oases for sale. J. SEALY~and CO., (Late Sbaly Bros.) 7 GREAT EXCITEMENT 1 1 1 WHERE? - --•■ AT HAVES ..ftJ^-U--- BECAUSE they mnst CLEAR AT AN ENORMOUS SACRIFICE £2000 Worth of Goods In a Montfi, and] to|[do this they must give Goodsjat ' Prices never heard of In Ashbuiton, Bargains. Bargains. Bargains. In every Department, consisting of — Dresaes, Velveteens, FlaDnels, Blankets Calico, Shirtings, Corsets, Hats and Jackets, Ulsters, Skirts, Clothing, Bootß, &0., &o. The whole to be offered at STARTLING PRIOES that must command a Great Sale. P.S.— Yon are kindly Invited to Inspect the Goods and compare prices, Hayes and Go,, _* KCADE AND A HBURTON' H, J. WOOD & Co. BTATIONERS' HALL, Ifriedlander _ Buildings, Ashburton, BOOKS, Commercial and G^n & Stationery, Account Books, „a y INEW BOOKS BY EVERY 31 MUSIC. i i Piancß, Harmoniums, Acoordeon\ , Concertinas, Violins, Banjos, &a, &o: y New Songs and Munlo of every description A large quantity of Muslo (Sheet and E Books) slightly soiled, to be sold at a c Great Sacrifice. t FANCY GOODS i Writing Caseß and -Desks, Scrap, Phot ; v and Fern Albums, Work Boxes, Purse. I Card Oases, Pocket Books, Photo Frames s and every description of Fancy Stationery 8 Writing, Printing, and Wrapplug Papers In any quantity, I Any Book out of stock procures? rrom v our Christchurch EBtabllnhment, the Stook s of which is one of the Largest and Best \ Assorted In- the Colonies, or fiom a London Agency. , A Bpeolal Discount allowed to Llbrur! I and Sohool Committees . 11. J. WOOD & 08 STATIONERS' HALL, f ASHBUETON. I



Public Notices. HOPE FOR TH E DE AF. — Nicholson' Improved Patent Artificial Eai Drums. The only sure, easy, and unseen device used to permanently restore hearing. Reoommended by fcientlfic men of Europe and Amerioa. Write foi _ free illustrated description book to J. H, ** Nicholsoh, Lincoln's Inn Chambers, „ WtlUftm street, Melbourne. ASHBURTON "GUARDIAN.? DUNEDIN AGENCY. a \ |||-R R. T. WHEELER, Stafford Street, Dunedln, has been appointed onr Agent and will be able to arrange termß with advertisers for contract advertise- menta, V 'I FOR the Blood istheLife— Clark's world famed Blood Mixture, warranted to oieanse the blood from all impurities from whatever causes arising. For Rcrofula, scurvy, skin and blood diseases, and scores of all kinds its effects are marvel- lous. Thousands of testimonials. Sold I m bottles 4s 6d and lis eaoh by chemists and patent medicine vendors everywhere Sole proprietors : Tho Lincoln and Midland Connties Drug Co , Lincoln, England 111 THE ASHBUETON Woollen Manufacturing Co., Ltd. SUBSCRIBED CAPITAL, £11,000 DIRECTORS: G. H. G been wood, Chairman, Geo. Jameson C. J. Hamper . H. Fbirdlandek A. Habbison John Obb 1). H. Bbown. fpHE 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 oall five per cent J. H, TWENTYMAN, Secretary. LEVIATHAN RAILWAY mE M P E;R AN O E TTO TEL (Opposite the Railway Station), DUNEDIN MRS SILK - - Pboprietoess, Begs to Inform her friendß and the Fublio generally that she has purchased the above Hotel, and respectfully solicits a share of their support. --- The Hotel la, the largest and most com- raodlous of its kind m Dunedin, and can offer accommodation not to be excelled ; having been thoroughly renovated since the new proprietress took possession ; and will now be found most oomfortable. 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 In the shape of Tea, Coffee, and Cocoa on arrival : and Guests wiahlng to go a tray by early train can depend ou being called In ample time, if tbey will only make their wishes known. 4 156 H. &E. Craighead WISH TO ANNOUNOE TO THEIR CUSTOMERS THAT THEY HAVE REMOVED TO COLEMAN'S BUILDINGS, TANCEED STREET. — ALSO— That they have now m Stook a Large ?and Varied Assortment of TWEEDS, COATINGS, &c, suitable for tbe present Season, STYLE AND FIT ALlt THAT OAN BE DESIRED H* & E; CIAIGHEAD TAILORS, TANORED STREET, ASH BU RTO N. ASHBDRTON JHIGH SCHOOL ESTABLISHED 1881. Teaching Staeit. Boys' School.— Mr J. E. Buchanan, Ist B. A., University College, London. Girls' School.— Miss Saunders, Canter- bury College, Ohrlstohuroh ; Miss Gbubb, Trinity College, Dnblln. AT this institution pupils of both texes havo the opportunity of acquiring the elements of a liberal edu- cation. The subjects of Study are tho.o usually taught At Seoond&iy Sohools ; but the ordinary course may be modified to meet special caaea, if m the interest of the Pnplls suoh a plan Ib judged advls- \ able. The year ia divided into thr. terms. All fees are payable m adva&.e. per term Pupils under 12 years of age ... £2 2s  ovor 12 years of age ... £2 16s Mublo (extra) £1 Is Fee or attending muslo (only), ... £2 2s Drawing and Painting (only) ... £1 Is A term's notice required before the removal of a pnpil. For farther details apply to the Head- msster. ■ The third term commences on MON« * PAY, the Itth September*



I J. QUAKE <fe CO., I HAVELOCK STREET, ' I — H AY E FORSALE — CLOVEBS— Red, White, Cowgrass, and Alsyke, MANGOL and CARROT SEED) this Season's importation; SUTTON'S GARDEN SEEDS, EARLY ROSE POTATOES, SEED OATI AND BARLEY BUTTER KEGS and FIRKINS, CHURNS, TUB?, BUCKETS, &c, madi by James Oflrmichaol, Rangiora . OATS, CHAFF, BRAN, SHARPS, TEA, SUGAR, SOAP, &c, &c„ alway on hand. AGENTS FOR LIVERPOOL, LONDON, AND GLOBE FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY NEW ZEALAND ACCIDENT INSURANCE COMPANY NORTH CANTERBURY WOODWARE COMPANY 8 125 THE PUBLIC 1 RUST OFFICE OF NEW ZEALAND o:f_f_3_e_ REAT advantages TO"D^7^3Q ftIKIQ k° u * to mako their wills, and desiring to secure the X JDrviDUl^ O faithful execution of their last wishes. rnrv "DT?"PCniV[Q R bout to marry and make provision by marriage IU JT J_iJLvOUiN O contractor settlement. I7TD CIOISJQI contemplating the settling of their --estate, or of a X JulAm \J X\ mJ Bum or sums of monoy by trußt deed. TOT_|T?'^C_^^T\TC desirous of constituting trusts fOT charitable or JTIIiIaOUIikJ benevolent objects. TH rnDCIOII TDIIOTCCO holding moneys m trust for persons IU rUnLIuN lIIUoILLQ resident m this colony. All such should obtain detailed information from the PUBLIO RUSTEE, Custom House Quay, Wellington, or from AOLAND, BARNB, AND CO., CHRISTOHURCH, Or D. M. ROSS, TIMARU. Net Zealand Fire acd Marine Insurance Company Established 1859. c CAPITAL—ONE MILLION. THE PREMIER & WEALTHIEST COLONIAL COMPANY, NOTED FOR PROMPTNESS AND LIBERALITY. FIBB AND MARINE RISKS. ALSO,— RISKS ON GROWING OROFS.- TtfRESING &c, accepted at lowest current rates. GEORGE - JAMESON, AGENT, ASHBURTON. - - - I - — . .. L - mHE Undersigned haa now FOR SALE, In LARGE or SMALL QUANTITIES— Blue Derwent and Kidney Potatoes, Field Carrot and Mangold Seeds. GRASS, CLOVER AND TUBNIP SEEDS AT LOWEST CURRENT RATES, Also, a General Assortment of Farm and Station Stores. GEORGE JAMBSO? ASHBUETON AND EAKAIA. ask mm ipjoii for - m_ A. * /a A t * Agts (i% l fY\ ff /|\ \ N.Z. INDUSTRIAL GAZETTE I r\Af_lt ' I ff B_Mi\ _, " Thb Wendinr- is entirely r.:tcn- I IWtfH I VWM ff ttffi?\W_ia % ded to by Mr. Nelson himself, JL-W T w *JL w^^ ff ItWM^^ \_ who is a Taslcr of f ' ,c '" °*i w p- IKI fHE B _Tr4'Sra@l!_3_ Wk training m the art." \A_* ___ . _ m \ B B nviWi'#n\ ' m "Thisflwn deserves Hicsur 'KO D \ \J ff / \ % portsfall purchasers ofTi-K >• r\ V» ff Bes rBOJ^iISSI **_ mas tha aaiclc they offer i 3 ff BQ e^sk_M_vM£, i*. Wi sl, P crior '-0 anything we *-0 B Bfc 'Jiat__fe__!o *?\ >jtt l»ave seen m UiisColony." k\ \J& b §& nfOM^n vK %. press. THOUGH C1 PR ICES* copied J|^«v!mßft^^L . 2/- 2/4 a--wTi!a___l___ii%m^ p er lb, PURE BLENDED TEAS. AUCKLAND, WE II 6TON, CHRISTDHURCH, DUNEDIN. AGENTS EVERYWHERE SOLD IN ASHBURTON BY H. M. CARSON, HENRY ZANDER And the|priucipal storekeepers.



Public Notices. VERY little medicine of any other kind required if LAMPLOUGH'S ► PYRETIC SALIN Eis at hand , and taken as occasions artee. It is tho cure and , PREVENTIVE of most diseases incident to Tropical and Colonial life. It allays thirst and cools and vitalises tho blood m a remarkable manner, speedily removing Constipation, Foverishnesa, Fevers, Head- I ache, Vomiting, and Liver troubles. | Station proprietors, fiockmasters, and all residing m up-counlry stations whould be provided with it. Ask your merchant to send regular supplies with your other etores, as it is invaluable to all. Sold by all medicine vendors. THE "BED CROSS" PRESERVIiSU COMPANY, Chapel Street, South Yarra, Victoria. CANNED Tomatoes, equal to American, and at same price ; blbo 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, Tomata Sauce, and Assorted Sauces of this Company are well known to be better than any im- ported, 5 213 — — __ mmtmi ■ THE 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 0» Patented American NOVELTIES, In Stationers' Specialities & Light Hardware. ■ THE Novelty Paper Fastener; A full Hue of Paper and Letter Clips. The Up* right Clip. Paper Weight and Clip. Note, Letter, and Legal Cap Board Clips. Auto« matic Fountain Penholder. Aatomatic 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.) SheK Brackets (for putting up shelves without toe**), 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 Hait Crimper, etc. All goods new m design, novel m operation, protected by patent, better finished, better working, and lpwer m price than other gcods of the same classes. Full illustrated descrip- tive, catalogue tree on application. Goods can 1 b. 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. LOW VITALITY. DB. CHURCHILL'S Syrup of Hypophosphite of Lime prescribed by the faculty f ot the cure of Consumption, Chronic Oough and General Debility. | IT contains two of the principal In. gredlonts necessary for building up the Human Frame, and which are con- sidered deficient m the above complaints, I via., Phosphorus and Lime. It cannot be too highly recommended for Delicate Children, Dr. O-urc-ilTs Compound Byrup of HYPOPHOSPHITES Is real Brain Food, and m cases of Muscular and Nervous Exhaustion hps acquired a world-wide reputation. Each bottle bears D_\ Churchill's signature. Prioe, 4fr Prepared only by" Swan, Chemist, ROI C_BTT_LIONB, PAB*B BAKER AND CO. TIMBER AND COAL MERCHANTS, WEST STREET, ASHBURTON, DESIRE to announoe to the Inhabitants of Ashburton and Burrounding districts that they havo opened a TIMBEB and COAL YARD, opposite Mr George Jameson's Grain Store, West street, and are prepared to eupply al 1 amasses of BUILDING MATERIAL, m large or small quantities, to suit purchasers. RED, WHITE, anTBLACKPINRt and TOTARA. GALVANISED CORRUGATED IRON m all lengths, and best brands. MOULDINGS, ARCHITRAVES, SKIRTINGS. POSTS and RAILS, STAKES, and all Fencing Material. 0O~AL: Westportl Coal, Newcastle Coal, ftio-tit Somers Coal. Fiiewood m long or short lengths, mum— lt ' Agents m Ashburton for Wilson's Portland Oeme_t and Hydraulio Mme. Notj? Aodbbss:— BAEER AND CO. OooosltelMrfG. JAMESON'S|Gr-ia Storo o * Wertetoet. It



Public Notices "Zealandia" Boots HAVE the Highest Beputatio* id the Colonies. .'.ononneed at the Indian and Colonial Xx-ibitibn aa the FINEST m the Whole Exhibition; For Bubatantial weur they are tho BEBT , IN THE WORLD. Buy a pair o ••ZEALANDIAS" and you will never wm any other Brand. Onr Tatented "PABAGON BOOT' •nd " INDESTRirOTIBLE TOEB." For Boys and Girls are Splendid Lines for Hard Wear. None are Genuixe nnlo.s branded on theSole . .——»■_« — And every pair is absolutely Warranto'' to give Good Wear. Sold by the leading Boot Dealers and Country Stores througoout New ZeaUnd, and Wholesale by LMTBAND, ALLAN & CO. CHRISTCHURCH. STORAGE. _STORACL WOOL. WOOL. WOOL. riTHE Undersigned begs to announce to I his numerous friends of Ashburton and tho surrounding districts that he has aken over the NEW ZEALAND LOAN AND MEB- OANTILE AGENOY CO.'S STOBES IN ABHBURTOH, Axd is prepared to reoeive Wool and Grain fet BTOBAGE or SHIP-LENT. Liberal Oash Advances made on WOOL, GBAIN, SKINS, Ac, m store or con- signed for Sale. and COBNSAOKS at the Lowest Prices, 1 TWINE, OHAFF, i OATB, I OILS, 3 LAMPBLACK, &o. ! GRAIN bought and sold. 1 L_HD IHD EST-XS AOXNT. AGB-TTFOR-- K.Z. Loan & Mercantile Agency Co Uhioh Ihbtj__ho_ Oompaht Beookb's Shmp Dip, Em Newest Improved Threshing Machines rranged for. FEED. MAKEIG, 135 . Ashburton. mmmmWaamm_mammmKma-wmmm-wmmwaaamm Friedlander Bros. \ WOOLkIiWOOLv WOOL. ,] Siifoir, 1888-89. , We are prepared to make LIBERAL OASH ADVANCES Olf -__ ENSUING CLIP OF WOOL Placed In onr hands for eale. Onr Premises being well lighted afford special advantages for displaying WOOL. No Commission charged on advances" and no Commission charged for offering WOOL nnless a sale is effected, WOOL PACKS AT LOWBST_GURRENT RATES. FRIEDLANDER BROS , ' PETER WILLIAMS, +35 Auctioneer. ( Amiamwmwmmaawa^^iaamwwwamwwmmmaa-mm _a-^_M _?rime Oamaru Derwent Potatoes ■ ™___z*TAszr* m Skin Sales. WE HOLD FOBTNIGHTLY SALES SKINS THBOUGHOtTT THE BEASON ON THE FOLLOWING DATES:— Jnly 27th, August 10th and 24th September 7th and ,21st, October 6th and 19tb, November 2nd, 16th, and 30th - • SALES OF HOBSES,PIGS,CATTLB, PRODUCE, & FURNITURE OH SATUBDAIS. stoc.k sail;ejs » TUESDAYS, BAKAIA MONTHLY BALE— First Thuradaj of the Month FBIEDLANDER BROS., *ETER WIIXIAMS, Auctioneer,