The Ashburton Guardian.

ASHBURTON. FRIDAY, AUGUST 3.

VOL. VIl.-No 1909

PRIGB-cnNIK PWJNNY



Land m Stock, Zig-Zag Sorrows still maintain theb reputation as tho best general purpose Harrow. Four hundred sets made an- nually. Newly Improved Chaffcutters all sizes, with Balance Fly Wheel, fitted with patent cast steel Mouthpiece, m one piece, which can be taken o£E and replaced by ay ordinary laborer fn a fow seconds. Cut three lengths of chaff. Portable Screw-Press and Baggii Cbaffcutter, cuts, riddles, elevates, screei and presses into the bag at one operation 1, 2, 3, and 4 Horse-Powers, simpl strong, and easily drawn, universally , throughou New Zealand. Jointed Pulverising Diso Harrows, ovei 700 m use. No farm should be without them. All sizes from 6ft to 12ft. Grain Drills from 1 1 to 17 Conltora. We make largely for Canterbury and North Island. Cahoun's Hand Feed 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. Catalogu€B free on application at Dune« m or any of our Branches- 4°l6a ASHBURTO GLASS, PAINTS, AND PAPER H.&. GINGS WAREHOUSE. /IIIIE Under igned, having sold his 1 Stock-in-Trade and Goodwill of the above Business to James Craigie, > t Timaru, begs to thank his friends and tha public for the support accorded to him foi the past eleven years, and solicits a continuance of the same to his successor, J. R CHAPMAN. James Oraigie PAINTER, GLAZIER, PAPERHANQER SIGN WRITER, &c. and DIRECT IMPORTER OF ALL THE REQUISITES OF THE TBADE, HAVING taken over the Business of- Mr J. R. Chapman, I beg to iDform the public of Ashburton and District thut 1 will keep a Painter's and Paperhanger's Stock m keep T ng with tho eize and importance of tho Town and Dis- trict, All orders will recoive prompt atten- tion and be carefully executed. Workman sent to any part of tho District. —FOR SALE.— Newest Designs of PAPiSREANGINGS good variety. SBEET GLABS, all sizes, from a 60 40 to a 10 x 8, m 16 or 21cz or 2602;. British Plate, Silvered Plate (for mirrors Rougn Plato, Colored, Obecured, and Ornamental Sheet, Oak Varnish, Carriage Varnish, &c., Whito r.nd Rod Lead, il.«, Colors* Mixed Paints m Tins, Brushes crim, &c. &o, Paint mixed to any Shade. Advice to quantity freely given. THE ASHBURTON GLASS, PAINT&i AND PAPEBHANGINGS WAKE- HOUSE,



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 businees of GENSKAL STOREKEEPER £N3 BUTCEEB exclusively on my own account, without connection with any FIRM or PEttSOfl, or m any way as an AQENT 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 "jAMPS (HJDSELIu KEID and OKAY, CAMERON STKEEiy " ASHBUKTON. Makerß oITMPIuTvEbb.FUKROW PLOUGHS (Made of Best Hammered Scrap Iron, and Winner of First Prize at Melbourne Exhibition.) OyerßGool AT /Ovei 8000 m use. / Kedtjokd Prices; \ m tiae. Extra heavy Mould Boards for r



übhe Wot^cea. BUILDERS, UNISEHTA.KERS, 4c, Cornar Wakanui Road and Caea fltxcet, (Next Central Hotki*) ■ Or at Bnker and Browu'a Coach Factory Jcfuvelock street llll" BADDLEEY I SADDLERY 1 M\ n A ' JEELAND, havirg removed to i«8 premises occupied by Mr Tait Uurnett Street, hopes, by strict attention to PwiießF, to merit a Bhnro of pnblio patronage, ••.•*■;• TBE LOWEST PrFoSS O BARGED. -Every requisite m tho Trado kept m Stock. ■ ■ - - Fannera and others will now have opportunity of, getting SADDLERf auch LOW PRICES a 8 wero never before offered m Aehhurton. ' • Repairs executed on moat leasonable : - • terms. - ' A GENT f or the now high arm Davis .TW HEWING MACHINES. The only vertical Feed Machine m. tho world. It oaß uo equal. • Sold on time payments if required. ' : n^i^^ a. Ireland; NOTICE. "■■■■.-■



D. McFarlane, GROCER, ASHBURTON. MY MANY THANKS a RE Tendered to my oumeroua Ccv i\. toraers and the Public generally for he liberal support aooord6d me at my Oleating Salo last Saturday, and also to my East Street Patrouß who found their way to Burnett Btreot, my CASH TAKINGS showing conclusively that they have not deserted me. I hereby beg to Inform all that as my sale ao far has been such a suoceaa I Intend continuing It for auother FOUR WKEKS, during which tirao my Ouotomers will have the advantage of buying Gocda without the extra .duty of the new Tarlfl placod thereon (aa now charged by other stores,) Thoieforo you may depend apon getting BARGAINS. It 1b a great pleasure to me to sea my Customers walking c ut my establishment with large Parcels and Bmiling fscau for a I small outlay, and I oor.fidently assort — without guah, blow, or bunkum— tb^t I sell twenty-five por cent, cheaper than ANY OTHER HOUSE, and} Bhall continue^to do bo for another Mouth, Therefore Don't delay, Purchase whllo yon may, And lay m a stock for a rainy day. D. I C PABLAJOJ, WHOLESALE AND FAMILY GROCER, ONLY ADDRESS— | BURNEET STREET ASHBURTQN, '



MUSIC. • REDUCTION IN TERMS. Lessons from £1 Is per Quarter. MR J.H, BBOOKS is prepared to re- ceive pupils for Piano, Orpfnn, 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 xeduction mado for two or more pupils m ono family. -Particulars on application to J. H. BROOKS, 6f62 Peter Street,



qiO MEET THE TIMES C TRUCKLE, PROPRIETOR of the Prince Albert JL Boarding - House, Wills Street, Ashburton, next Oddfellowa' Hall, while thanking bis many Friends and Customers for their liberal support for the past 10 years, solicits a continuance of the same. Board and Lodging, lGs, 18s pet woek, or 3s per day. Tinners only, 4s per week. Good accommodation for Families, and private rooms for Ladies. 7 52 ASHBURTON COAL AND FIREWOOD DEPOT. RS. 3EAN m thanking his Friends  for ihe liberal patronage bestowed ppon him for the last six years, begs to inform them and all the inhabitants of Ashburton that ho is still prepared to deliver promptly all orders for Newcastle, Wesiport, Brunner, and Malvern Coal, Firewood, Posts . and Rails, Stakes, Strainers, Oats, Bran, Chair, Potatoes, Chick Wheac, &c, &c, at the lowest possible quotations. Note the address : — R. S. BEAN, West street, 5 256 Next Bank of Australasia. Charles Ray, MECHANICAL ENGINEER REPATKS, Gnns, Sewing Machiner Lawn Mowers. Pumps, etc. BICYCLES and TRICYCLES repaired and extras kept on hand BIOYULE9 FOR SALE. Engineering m all its Branohes. Opposite CENTRAL HOTEL, Wakanui Road, 5°2



A:HI3DRTON. fTHE CENTRAL TTOTEL, „ J \J Jl Proprietor VV. Redmond A Comfortable Family and Commercial Hotel. Private Suites for Families Good Billiard Room. Drinks at Front Bar, 3d Lunch Free at 12 o'clock. Choicest brands of Liquors. Special t6rms per week. As Byron says — I never, no, I never, Saw any man so yellow. How's your liver ? (Yellow Dwarf.) TAKE MOORE'S PILLS, Christchurch, March 9th, 1887. iam happy to testify to the value of your Liver and Stomachic-Pills, having used them for the last fourteen years, and can recommend them to every household with every confidence. — 0. (4. Gabfobth. Sola Agent for Aehburton,— OHAS. NRATE, Pharmaceutical Chemist. 7 166 / E. M. BLAKE, ARCHITECT. Opmoe : Montgomery's Buildings, East street; ENTRANCE : BORNETT STREET. • 8 84



GREAT EXCITEMENT!!] WHERE ? AT HAVES & COS BECAUSE they rc.uat OLEAR AT AN ENORMOUS SACRIFICE [£2000 Worth of Gooda m a Montih, and to do j this they must give Goods at Pricaa never heard of m A&hbutton, Bargains, Bargains. Bargains. In every^Department, cocalating of— Dresses, Velveteens, Flar>n ela, Blankets Calico, Shirtings. 0 oraets, Hats and Jackets, Ulstora, Skirts, Clothing, Boots, &o. H &c. The whole to be offered at S TARTLING PRICES that mast command a Great Sale. P.S.— You are kindly invlt ed to|lnspect the Goods and compare prices* Hayes and Co,, Arcade and R,ast Street A HBU fITON? I i



BLANKETS. BLANKER. I HAVE secured a large lot of Heavy ASHBURTON BLANKETS, slightly stained. COME EARLY as the price will sell them quick. Asliljuitoii Glotning Mart, SAUHDEBB' BUILDINGS. Robert Alcorn. W. H. Paget. BLACKSMITH Burnett Stbbbt, next "Mail" Offioei BEGS to announce that he has taken over the Ooaoh Building and Wheel- wright Branoh, lately carried on by H. Peat, and will continue all branches of the above business as before. All kinds of Buggies, Dtaya, or Oarts made and re- paired. Agricultural Implements repaired promptly. Horses Shod with skill and oare, W. SrPAGET.



ASHBURTON " GUARDIAN, 'J DUNEDIN AGENCY. |l|R R. T. WHEELER, Stafford Street, Dunedln, has been appointed onr Agent and will be able to arrange terms with advertisers foe contract advertise- ments. FOR the Blood istheLifa— Clark's world famed Blood Mixture, warranted to oleanae the blood from all impurities from whatever causes arising. For scrofula, scurvy, skin and blood diseases, and scores of all kinds its effects are marvel- lous. Thousands of tesiimouials. Sold m bottles 4s 6d and 11s each by chemidts and patent medicine vendors everywhere ■ ole proprietors : Tbo Lincoln and Midland Counties Drug Co , Lincoln, England 1 11



New Zealand Fire and Marine Insurance Company Established 1859. CAPITAL ONE MILLION. THE P.REMIEE & WEALTHIEST COLONIAL COMPANY, NOTED FOE PROMPTNESS AND LIBERALITY. FIRE AND MABINE BISKS. ALSO,— RISKS ON GROWING CROPS. TiIRESING '.MACHINES, &c, accepted at lowest current rates. GEORGE JAMESON, AGENT, ASHBUKiON.



LEVIATHAN RAILWAY mE M P EJR AN 0 E TJO TEL (Opposite the Railway Station), DUNEDIN MRS SILK - - Proprietress. Bogs to inform her friends and the Fublio generally that Bhe has purchased the abovo Hotel, and rospoctfnlly boHoKb a share of their support. The Hotel Is the largest and most com- modious of Us kind m Dunedin, and can offer aocommodation 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 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 , m ample time, If they will only make their wishes known. 4 156 ASHBURTON JIGH SCHOOL. ESTABLISHED 1881. Teaching Stabb 1 , Boys' School.— Mr J. E. Buchanan, Ist B A., University College, London. Girls' School.— Miss Saundbrs, Canter- bury College, Ohristohnrch ; Miss Qrubb, Trinity College, Dublin. AT this institution pupils of both iexes hava the opportunity of acquiring the elements of a liberal edu- cation. The subjects of Stndy are Uiobo usually taught at Second&vy Schoola ; but the ordinary course may bo modified to meet special cases, if it? the interest of the Pupils such a plan is judgod advla- able. The year is divided into thr terms. All fees are payable la advar—o. per term Pupils under 12 years of age ... £2 2a t , over 12 years of age ... £2 16b Music (extra) £1 la Fee or attending muelo (only), ... £2 2s Drawing and Painting (only) ... £1 Is A term's notice required before the removal of a pupil. The second term oommencea on Monday, 28th May. Pupils will assemble at 9.30 a.m. | For farther details apply to the Head- (winter.



I7IVENING CLASSES are being held i~^ at my Office, Montgomery's Build- ings, Barnett Street, on MONDAYS, WEDNESDAYS, and FRIDAYS, from 7 to 9 p.m. Architectural, Pictorial, Model, and all branohes of Freehand Drawing, etc., are being taught. E. M. BLAKE, 4 160 Architect: THE "RED CROSS" PRESERVING COMPANY, Chapel Street, South Yarra, Viotoria," /"BANNED Tomatoea, equal to American, \J and at same price ; also Peaches, Pears, Apricots, of the finest quality, and m heavy syrup. All these goods are manufactured under the eupemaion of Mr George James Ward, late of California. The Jams, Jellies, Picklce, Tomata Sauce, and ABBorted Sauces of this Company are well known to be better than any im- ported, 5 213 John Russell , HAS great pleasure m announcing to the residonts of Ashburton and the ' Public m general that ho has removed to the Block known as the TOWN HALL, m East street, where ho haa opened out a Choice Se!ection of DRAPERY, MEN'S CLOTHING, &c., suitable for every ciaes AN INSPECTION INVITED. Prices defy the World. Como and judge for yourselves. s°lf>l THE ASHBUETON Woollen Manufacturing Co., Ltd. SUBSCRIBED CAPITAL, £11,000 1 DIRECTORS: G. H. Gbeenwood, Chairman, Geo. Jameson O. J. Hakper H. FniKDLANDER A. HARBISON John Orr I>. H. Bbown, nnHE Directors are prepared to receive DEPOSITS at the following rates of Interest : — If fixed for 12 months seven per cent If fixed for 6 months blz per cent If depoeited at call five per cent J. H. TWENTY MAN, Secretary.



(7\ j tT\ B #i\ %W.Z. INDUSTRIAL GAZETTE B*^A^lT I A^l m M JmkSk. " The blending is entirely aiten- ■ IKSL I wCwM M raM^Tr^&i % ded to by Mr. Nelson himself, JLJ^^ w JL. w TT^ M jfifflMlSJlK % who is a T:istcr of f! rc:lt oxperi- S £\mSa^T\ cncc ' . aU( } ' ms na< * a special IM "FH F- B Wi training m the art." UN inc. m /nj3|!r\ % TIMABU HERALD. \Jlf^^ B M MV'TTWio \ % " Thte firm deseryes the sup- W §\[^ \ \j st Jf Jan, Eacnwslv \ portofall purchasers of Tea >• |\ B Br^ 111 *?ffiSM^t» ) \ Wk aS the article tlle y oflcr i 3 Wf Mtu f^xS. 'TTiTnfK&i 18l superior to anything we i*X\ if ll^B IJm t^VmJ^^^^ have seen m this Colony." • iM)[\» g M(j '3a22JiSES^J Taster and THOUGH /* _^^SS®^t^_ * \ PRICED* PURE BLENDED TEAS? AUCKLAND, WE LI GTON, CHRIST2HURGH, OUNEDIN. AGENTS EVERYWHERE, SOLD IN ASHBURTON BY EM. CARSON, HENRY ZANDER And the principal storekeepers.



rpHE Underalgned haa now for SALE, by Bagor per Ton, a splendid Hoo of Prime Blue Derwent Potatoes Grown on good ground, and warranted to give BfttUfaotlon. BANSOME and SIMSj and HOBN3BTS PLOUGH SHAKES, (ALL SIZES.) SPRING WHEAT. I have for Bale good olean sample! of Tuscan and Lammas. DRAIN AND FIELD PIPES- i TO:AERIYE, EX "OPAWA" AND OTHER VESSELS- CLOVER AND TURNIP SEEDS ALL OP BEST QUALITY OBTAINABLE. GEORGE JAMESOF ASHBURTON.



M C CALLUM & CO. *T\ TE are now landing, ex •« Maud Griham," a Oa»"go of Flrst-class KAURI VV FLOORING, LINING, SHELVING, and other elzea m PRIME CONDITION . We have also to hand Large Supplies of RED and WHITE PINE TIMBER, all sizes. A L S O f — NEWCASTLE COAL, WESTPORT COAL, AND MOUNT SOMERS COAL Our PAINTING and HOUSE DECORATING DEPARTMENT Is replete with EVERY REQUISITE. ESTIMATES GIVEN. McCalLum and Co., TIMBER AND COAL MERCHANTS, PATNTERS, PAPER- HANGERS, GLAZIERS, Etc., EAST STREET ASHBURTON. W. H, COLLINS, Manager, THE PUBLIC IRUST OFFICE OF NEW ZEALAND OFFER BEAT ADVANTAGES TO■^■^ ;^r</^'^7rJ bout to make their wills, and desiring to secure the JT J-j JLVDUIN D faithful execution of their last wishes. about to marry and make provision by marriage JIUjJCVOUINO contractor settlement. TOl^ 17 15 C fMVT Q contemplating the settling of their estate, or of a X Hi IV DU IN O sum or sums of money by trust deed. TOT^■^■OC!AIVTC desirous of constituting trusts for charitable or T J-iIAOUINO benevolent objects. Tf| rODCIOM TDIIOTCCO holding moneys m trnst for persons I U rUlttlllll I llUu I LLO resident m tbia colony. All such should obtain detailed information from the PUBLIO RTTSTEE, Custom House Quay, Wellington, or from ACLAND, BARNS, AND CO., CHRISTCHTTRCH, Or D. M. ROSS, TIMARU. Winter Drapery." "Winter Drapery CALL AND SEE MITOHELL AND TURNER'S BDreea Goods, Trimmings to match OALL AND SEE MITOHELL AND TURNER'S Rugs and Blankets OALL AND SEE MITCHELL AND TURNER'S Flannels and Flanettes OALL AND SffE MITOHELL AND TURNER'S Ladles' and Children's Ulsters and Jackets OALL AND SEE MITOHELL AND TURNER'S Shawls and Fur Oapes OALL AND SEE MITCHELL AND TURNER'S Mltti., Gloves, and all classes Woollen Goods, splendid Stock OALL AND SEE MITOHELL AND TURNER'S Hems' and Boys' Overcoats, Suits, Socks, Pants, and Shirts. SPEOIAL NOTlCE— Gentlemen wanting SuHb to measure should call and look over a first-class lot of Horce and Colonial Tweed samples. Measure taken and guaranteed. N.B.— A splendid line of Tweed Trousers at Al " Value " 10a 6d. JBOOTS. BOOT 7. BOOTS. None but first-class makes kept ; a Rood article at a fair figure 1 MITCHELL AND TURNER, Tancred Street.



Puhlic Notices. XT*ERY little medicine of any other kind V required if LAMPLOUGH'S 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, flockmasters, 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 la invaluable to all . Sold by all medicine vendors. WHAT WILL IT COST TO PRINT? rnHE Centennial Publishing Company J. undertake to revise and prepare Manuscript for PUBLICATION, either m serial or book form. Estimates and De- signs furnished . GARNET WALOH >™ ;fnr(3 NAT. J. BARNET } Kdltors - Melbourne, Premier Chambers, 7 Collins Street W. 5 If 2



LOW VITALITY. « DB. CHUKOHILL'S Syrnp of Hypopnospbite of Lime prescribed by the faculty for the care of Consumption, Chronic Cough and General Debility. IT contains two of the principal In- gredionts necessary for building up the Human Frame, and which are con- sidered deficient m the above complaints, viz., Phosphorus and Lime. It cannot^e too highly recommended for Delicate Children, Dr. Churchill's Compound Syrup of HYPOPHOSPHITES Ib teal Brain Food, and m oases of Muscular and Nervous Exhaustion hps acquired a world-wide reputation. Each bottle bears D*. Churchill's signature. Price, 4fr Prepared only by' Swan, Chemist, Rui Castiglionb, Pabib BAKER AND CO. TIMBER AND COAL MERCHANTS, WEST STREET, ASHBURTON, DESIRE to announce to the inhabitants of Ashburton and surrounding districts that they Lave opened a TIMBEB and COAL YAHD, oppoßite Mr George Jameson's Grain Store, West street, and are prepared to supply ai } oVmßes of BUILDING MATERIAL, m large or small quantities, to suit purchasers. RED, WHITE, and BLACK PINK, and TOTARA. GALVANIBED CORRUGATED IRON m all lengths, and best brands. MOULDINGS, ARCHITRAVES, SKIRTINGS. POSTS and RAILS, STAKES, and all Fencing Material. GOAL: Westport Coal, Newcastle Coal, Mount Somers Coal. , Fiiewood m long or ehort lengths. Agents m % Ashburton for Wilson's Portland Cemeikt and Hydraulic Lime. Notjr Address;— BAKEK AND CO. . Opposite Mr G. JAMESON'B,GraIn Store West street. 1%



THE --"-Philadelphia NoveIty—- 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 OP Patented American novelties, In Stationers' Specialities & Light Hardware. *T*HE Novelty Paper Fastener; A full line -■■ 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- i taneous'y 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 thg 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.



Skin Sales, WE HOLD FORTNIGHTLY SALES or SKINS THROUGHOUT THE bEASON ON THE FOLLOWING DATES:— July 27tb, August 10th and 24th, September 7th and 21st, October 6th and 19th, November 2nd, 16tb, and 30th SALES OF HORSES, PIGS, CATTLE, PRODUCE, & FURNITURE 05 saturdays, sjtoc.k sal;e|s, ON TUESDAYS. RAKAIA MONTHLY SALE— First Thursday of the Month FRIEDLANDER BROS,. mER WILLIAMS, Auctioneer



Public Notices • « Zealandia" Boots HAVE the Highest Beputatio- m the Colonies. .•.enounced at the Indian and Colonial Exhibition^ the FINEST m tbo Whole Exhibition* For snbitantial wear they are the BEST IN THE WOBLU Buy a pair o « ZEALANDIAS " and you will never use any other Brand. Our Patented •• PARAGON BOOT' and " INDESTRUCTIBLE TOES." For Boys and Girls are Splendid Lines for Hard Wear. None ire Qenui\e unless branded on the Sole And every pair is absolutely Warranted to give Good Wear. Sold by the leading Boot Dealers and Country Stores througnout New ZeaUnd, and Wholesale by UGHTBAND, ALLAN & CO. CHRtSTGHURCH. STORAGE. _STORAGE. WOOL. WOOL. WOOL. fTIHE Undersigned begs to announce to ,1 his numerous friends of Ashbuxton and the surrounding distriots that he has •ken over the NEW ZEALAND LOAN AND MER. CANTILE AGENCY CO.'S STOBES IN ABHBURTOH, Aad is prepared to receive Wool and Grain fcx BTOBAGE or SHIPMENT. Liberal Cash Advances made on WOOL, GRAIN, SKINS, &c t , m store or oon- ■igned for Sale; - WOOLPACKB and COBNSAOKS at ♦he Lowest Prices > TWINE, CHAFF, OATS, OILS, LAMPBLACK, <fco. UHAIN bonght and sold. Laud and Estatb Aokht,. agbnTfor— N.Z. Loan & Mercantile Agency Co Union Ihsubahcb Company Bbookk's Bheep Dip, Eto. Newest Improved Threshing Machines rranged for. FEED. MAKEIG, 1 35 Ashburton, MESSRS FRIEDLANDER BROS. HAVB FOB BALE— SDOUBLE-EURROW PLOUGHS (second hand) g% SBTB 4-LSAF HA.BEOWS (new) -| TIP DBAY (second-band) IFABIf DBAY with FRAME (second hurt) •j BPBINGGAUT (mew) "I AMBBIOAK WAGGON (eecond»b»nd) 6RBAPEEB ana BINDERS by MeOormMk Horosby, and Wood (second-hand) Prime Oamaru Derwent Potatoes IN BAGS OR BY THB TON. GROWN IN LIMESTONE GBOX7ND3.