The Ashburton Guardian.

VOL. VIL-No 1915

ASHBUKToN -FBIDAY, AUGUST 10. J9BB

PRICE- NE -i'WKNY



5*38 JAMES GUDSELLV REID and GJfAY, CAMEBON STREET^ ASHBURTON. Makers oT^PROVEiTdT.FUKBOW PLOUGHS (Made of Best Hammered Scrap Iron, and Winner of First Prize at Melbourne Exhibition.) Over 80001 \ AT /Over ßoo3 m nse. J Beditoed Peioes. \ m nse. Extra heavy Mould Boards for Land m Stock, Zig-Zag Harrows still maintain theK reputation as the best general purpose. Harrow. Four hundred sats made an* nually. ...... Newly Lnproved Ohaflfcuttera all eizev with Balance Fly Wheel,fitted with patent cast Bteel Mouthpiece, m one piece, which oan be taken off and replaced by ao ordinary laborer fn a few aeconds. Out three lengths of chaff. Portable Screw-Press and Baggif Chaffcutter, cute, riddles, elevates, soreei and presses into the bag at one operation 1, .2, 3, and 4 Horse-Powers, slmpl strong, and easily drawn, universally ■throughou New Zealand. Jointed Pulverising Disc Harrows, ovei 700 m use. No farm should be without them. All sizes from 6ft to 12ft Grain Drills from II to 17 Coulters. We make largely for Canterbury and North Island. Oahoun's Hand Feed Sower, Farm Drays and Waggonj?, patent Fencing Standards for FoldiDg Sheep, Fencing Wire, Steel, Iron, and Barb Wire. Repairs to all descriptions of Machinery promptly executed on the pretniees. m Catalogues free on application at Dune* m Or any of our Branches- 4°163 ASHBURTO GLASS, PAINTS. AND PAPERHA. GINGB WAREHOUSE. mHE Under igned, having sold ia JL Stock-in-Trade and Goodwill of the above Business to James Cbaigie, > ! Timaru, begs to thank his friends and th>" publio for the support accorded to him fbi the paßt eleven years, and solicits continuance of the same to his succesaor. J. R. CHAPMAN. Jan) es Oraigie PAINTER, GLAZIER, PAPERHANOER SIGN WRITER, &c. and DIRECT IMPOKTER OF ALL THE REQUISITES. OF THf. TBADE, HAVING taken ov^r tbr B-.-.v" .■..-> ?" Mr J. R. Chapman. '■ - :-. inform the public of ; ' ahiiVmi -;.■;,■■• ,; District thut I w?ll keep a ■ •'; -v '- ■■; '■ . ■■.; ■;..-}■: Paperbanger's StocK m k,;r ; .v - "; j «ize and importance of rli ■ Y.r-v!.: ■■:/'. -H*.* trict. ' AH orders will receive proui>>t fittea- tion and be carefully executed. Workmen sent to any part of the District. '— FORSALE.— Newest Desfgnsof PAPJ3BEANGINGB good variety. SHEET GLASS, all sizes, from a 60 40 to a 10 xß,inl6 or 21o 2 or 260z. British Plate, Silvered Plate (for mirrors Rougn Plate, Colored, Obscured, a«4 Ornamental Sheet, Oak Varnish, Carriage Varnish, &0., White and Red Lend, uV Colors! Mixed Paints m Tins, Brushes' crim, &c. &c. Paint mixed to any Shade. Advice to quantity freel/ given. THE ABHBUBTON GLASS, PAINT& AND PAPERHANGIN^S WARE- HOUSE. 3 6X5



üblic Not cea. BUILDBBS^ UNDBRTAKBBB, Ac.. Oornsr Wakanui Road and Oasa Btieet. (Nbxt Okjttbal Hothl.) Or at Baker and Brown's Coach Faetary fiayelock street 11JI WHY I^HATS O'CONNELL DOING NOW? SELLING » HORSB CLOTH 9 from 16« Od WATERPROOF OILSKIN SUITS - - . from ... ... ... ... ... ]2s 3d CALICO TENTS froa 12s M And everything else m iho Trade equally cheap j and all his owa make. Let ns go and see v P. O'CON NELL'S Al Tent Depot. ■ Where is hie Bhop? Why," 00 MPTON'S BUILDINGS Moore Street, Aohburton, 6*2) NOTICE. IN Thanking my numerous Friendi and Customerß m Tinwald and surround- ing District, for tho liberal support they have given me, I beg to assure them I am carrying on the business of GENERAL STORFKEEP.br 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 bt the Store or forwarded by my cart, now running the Town every morning* Moito : HONESTY aot^IVIIiITY.



Charles Ray, MECHANICAL ENGINEER OEPAIRS Gnns, Sewing Maohinee \\) Lawn Mowers. Pumps, etc. . BICYCLES and TBIOYOLES repaired | and extras kept on hand BICYCLES FOR. SALE. Engineering m all its Branohes. Opposite CENTRAL HOTEL, W akanui Boad. 5 8 2 D. McFarlane, C ROCE R, ASHBURTON. MY MANY THANKS * RE Tendered to my numerous Ou9 i\. tomers and the Pabllo generally for he liberal support accorded me at my Clearing Sale lait Saturday, and also to my Eaßt Street Patrons who found their way to Burnett street, my CASH TAKINGS oh owing conclusively that they have not deiserted me. I hereby beg to inform all that as my Bale so far has, been such a success I intend continuing it for another FOUR WTCEKS, during which time my Customers will have the advantage of buying Goods without the extra duty of the new Tariff placed thereon (as now charged by other stores,) Therefore you may depend upon getting BARGAINS. Tt Is a great pleasure to me to see my Customers walklngout my establishment with large Paroels and smiling faces for a small outlay, and I oonfidently aßgert— without gush, blow, or bunkum— that I sell twenty-five per cent, cheaper than ANY OTHER HOUSE, and ahall continue to do bo for another Mouth, Therefore Don't delay, Parohase while yon may, And lay m a stock for a rainy day. D. IcpIRLANE, WHOLESALE AND FAMILY GROCER, ONLY ADDRESS— BURNEET STREET ASHBURTONg



MUSIC. REDUCTION IN TERMS. Lessons from £1 Is per Quarter. MR J. H; B BOOKS is prepared to re- ceive pupils for Piano, Organ, Violin, Singing and Voice Production, from June Ist, at greatly reduced terms.. Pupils can have Lessons at their own homes (no extra charge), or at Mr Brooks residence, Peter Street. The Quarter commences from any date. Pianos toned and repaired, also bought and sold on Commission. A reduction made for two or more pupils m one family. Particulars on application to J. H. BROOKS, 6t62 Peter Street, , 1. H. Yon-SCHOENEBERG, ' abinetmaker, Upholsterer, Undertaker, and General House Furnisher, (Late of Christchurch), East Street, next Wm. Patching. Furniture to any design or pattern Ohristchurch rates. The latest patterns , produaed. Pianos repolished at very low rates. . .Repairs done on the premises to complete satisfaction of Customers. Funerals conducted with approved style and eoonomy. ASHBURTON COAL ANI> FIREWOOD DEPOT, RS. BEAN m thanking his Friends a for the liberal patronage bestowed npon him for the last six years, begs to inform them and, all the inhabitants of Ashburton that he ib still prepared to deliver promptly all orders for Newcastle, Wasiport, Brunner, and Malvern Coal, Firewood, Posts and Rails, Stakes, Strainers, Oats, Bran, Chaff, Potatoes, Chick Wheat, .&c, &c, at the lowest possible quotations, Note the address :— R. S. BEAN, - ■ West Btreet, 5 256 Next Bank of Australasia.



■■; P'UbiiC : v Ot7CB3 •■"... Ab'HB I" KT-JJN. /TIHE nE^THAL TJOTEL, Proprietor; '/*■■.•'• -•• W, Reumo^D A Comfortable Family and Commercial Hotel Private Suites for Families Good Billiard Boom, Drinks at Front Bar, 3d. Lunch Free at 12 o'clock. Choicest brands of Liquors. Special terms per week.  .G. W. T A¥LOB & oo>0 o> General Auctioneers, Land and Estate Agents, 20, Collins Street, We3t, Melbourne, Are prepared to undertake Sales of Free- hold Property, Household Furniture, Mer chandise, etc. Lioeral advances made on goods for unreserved sale. Monthly lists of Property for sale, or to let, i6sued free Loaos negotiated, absentees represented, lDsuranc.B effected, charges moderate, settlements prompt, Land sahs con- ducted. 7 100 TOO MEET THE TIMES. C TRUCKLE, PROPRIETOR of the Prince Alber* ± 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. , Dinners only, 4s per week. ": •.■■•■- Good accommodation for Families, and private rooms for Ladies* 7 52



GREAT EXCITEMENT II I WHERE ? AT HAVES & COS BECAUSE they must CLEAR ATfIAN ENORMOUS SACRIFICE [£2000 Worth of Goods m a) Month, and' to do this they must give Goods at Prices nevei heard of m Aahbutton, Bargains. Bargains. Bargains. In every Department, consisting of — Dresses, Velveteens, FlaDnels, Blankets Calico, Shirtings. Oorßetn, Hats and Jackets, Ulsters, Skirts, Clothing, Boots, &c, &o. The whole to be offered at STARTLING PRICES that mast command a Great Sale. p.S. —Yon are kindly invited tollnspect the floods and compare prioei, Hayes and Co., i>BCADE AND EAST STREET A HBUBTONJ



Ashburton Drug Company, Ld , J. M. CAMBRIDGE, Pharmaceutical Chemißt. IWISH to notify that, following the example oE the Urocers, Drapers, and other Traders, and to meet the very limited capacity of the public forspending mrney, I have made a thorough revision of my prices, and although the new Cus- toms Tariff imposes a duty of nearly 27 per cent on pitent medioines, I have decided to adhero to the old prices as far as possible. DRUGS In daily uae, as Cod Liver Oil Glycerin Linseed Meal, etc., I have bought largel and am selling at one-half the prio charged by mj predecessor, and for every article my prico for the finest quality will be found as low, and generally lower, than it can be purchased elsewhere. , DISPENSING i Is done with the greatest oare, and with Drugs selected for the purpose, and m no caee does my charge for medicines exceed the priceß now current m any establish* ment m town. veterinary" medicines Are still prepared from my original recipes. Testimonials as to their value have been freely given me by Livery Stablekeepers, Farmers, Dealers, from Mr John Grigg, and other well known breeders. As my experience was gained m a large veterin - ary establishment, with a member of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons, and not solely from books, my medicines and advice may be relied on.



BLANKETS. BLANKETS. I HAVE secured a large lot of Heavy ASHBURTON BLANKETS, slightly sained. COME EARLY as the price will sell them quick. Ashburton Cjotbing Mart, SAUNDERS' BUILDINGS. Robert Alcorn.



Public Notices. / E, M. BLAKE, ARCHITECT. Office: Montgomery's Buildings, East street. EaTiuNOE : Burnett Stbeet.; 8 84 W. H. Paget. i^^^^^^^ft- HOB3E-SHOER Bubnbtt Stbekt, next " Mall " Offioe. BEGS to announce that he has taken over the Coach Building and Wheel- aright Branch, lately carried on by . H. Peat, and will continue all branches of the above business as before. All kinds of Buggies, Dtaya, or Carts made and re- paired. Agricultural Implements repaired promptly. Horses Shod with oklll and care. W. SfPAGET.



LEVIATHAN RAILWAY mSMPBIRANOE TTOTBI (Opposite the Railway Station), DUNEDIN MRS SILK • - Pkoprieiekss. Begs to inform her friends and the Fubllo generally that she has purchased the above Hotel, and respectfully soliolts a share of their support. The Hotel is the largest and moat oom- modloua of Us 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 acoommoda- tlon, 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 oan depend on being called m ample time, if they will only make their wishes known. 4 156 ASHBDRTON 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, Ohrlßtohurch; Miss Gbubb, Trinity College, Dublin. AT this institution pupils of both lexes bava the oppoi tanity of acquiring the elements of a liberal edu- cation. The subjeots of Study are those usually taught at Secondly SohoolH ; but the ordinary course may be modified to meet speolal oases, if Id the interest of the Pupils suoh a plan is judged advis- able. The year Is divided into thr. terms. All fees are payable la advakw, per term Pupils under 12 yean of age ... £2 2s i, over 12 years of age ... £2 16s Music (extra) ... ... ... £1 Is Fee or attending music (only), ... £2 2s Drawing and Painting (only) ... £1 It A term's notice rpqulrad before the removal of a pupil. Tho second term commences on Monday r 28th May. Pupils will assemble at 9.30 a.m. For farther details apply to the Head-



FOR the Blood is the life— Clark's world famed Blood Mixture, warranted to cleanse the blood from all impurities from whatever oauses arising. Fdr scrofula, scurvy, skin and blood diee&ses, and scores of all kinds its effects are marvel, lous. Thousands of tesimoninlß. Sold m bottles 4s 6d and 11s eaoh ty chemists 1 and patent medicine vendors everywhere Sole proprietors : The Lincoln, and Midland Counties Drug- Co , Lincoln, England 1 11 THE "BED CROSS" PRESERVING COMPANY, Chapel Street, South Yarra, Viotoria, /"^ ANNED Tomatoes, equal to American, V-' a nd at same price ; ult-o Peaches, Pears, Apricots, of the finest quality, and m heavy syrup. All these goods are manufactured under the supervision of Mr George Jnmea. Ward, late of California. The Jams, Jellies, Pickles, Tom ata Sauce, and Assorted 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 residents of Ashburton and the Public m general that he has removed to the Block known as the TOWN HALL, io East street, whore he has opened out a Choice Se'ectio:. of DRAPERY, MEN'S CLOTHING, Ac, euitable forcvery ciass. AN INSPECTION INVITED. Priceß defy the World. Come and judge for yourselves. 5°151 THE.ASHBDKTON Woollen Manufacturing Co., Ltd. SUBSCRIBED CAPITAL, £11,000 DIRECTORS: G. H. Gbeenwood, Chairman, Gko. Jameson 0. J. Hakpeb H. Fritudlahder A. Habbison John Orb 1). H. Bbown. npHE Directors are prepared to receive DEPOSITS at the following rates of Interest :— If fixed for 12 months seven per bent If fixed for 6 months six per oent If deposited at call five per oent J.H. TWENTY MAN, Secretary*



PubJic Noticea. fjIVBMNG CLASSES are ba Ji2j at my Office, Montgomery* Build Ingß, Burnett Street, on MONo&YS, WEDNESDAYS, and FRIDAYS, from 7 to 9 p.m. Architectural, Pictorial, Model, and all branches of Freehand Drawing, etc., are being taught E. M. BLAKE, 4 160 Architect j TTOPE FOR TH BDE AF.— Nicholson' XjL Improved Patent Artificial Ear Drams. The only sore, e»By, and uceeen devloe need to permanently restore hearing. .Recommended by poientlfio njen of Earope »nd America Write for f<*ee illustrated description book to J. H. Nicholson, Lincoln's Inn Chambers, William Btreet, Melbourne. ASH BURTON " GUARDIAN. 'J DUNBDIN AGENCY. (ITR R. T. WHEELER, Stafford Street, Danedin, has been appointed oar Agent and will be able to arrange terms with advertisers for contract advertise* mente.



ASK YOUR GROCER FOR BITTi # /!V %N.Z. INDUSTRIAL GAZETTE A^a ' B <AA A S M'jk L^- " The blending is entirely alten- RSL I CCLS M tWrW^^S m dcd *? b^ Wr> Nelson himself, W*r ¥ M ttTt B yr?f.S.?.ff!X who is a Taster of great experi- *^^ M A^JH?^¥mk. %^ enc 9> . an 4 has ha( J, a s P cc » al IKI i*i i c ■- wT~smm\ training m too srt* IN Infc m #rT%J;|^Ty TIMAKTJ HEHALD. I M M ' X m r^np'l^ff fc )\ "ThU firm deserves the snp- IrLr f% t VJ B m ywafe wwyK. \ port (rf all purchasers of Tea \J X l^i " m m f Km UWjSwrt f*\ mas l^ e article they ofler is Mr MtT rrwrrt *ft^!L m su P erior l ? anything we n M #<^ CjicSBHeO 'SV % have seen m this Colony." .\ \y M it! ni^T r EA§vlri «v\ % press. tvlfrV" M i% iJSHESKiL V\ %"Mr. Nelson is a pro- ,.iAW n i M i& r^*;MSj %fessional Taster and THOUGH M \±ji —^ • V-gJfk PRICES' COPIED iraM^^Mk' 2/ - 2 / 4 BY ALL M^^^B^^^^^W^^S^l^ 3 /" PURE BLENDED TEAsI' AUCKLAND, WEUIVGTON, CHRIST3HURCH, OUNEOIN. AGENTS EVERYWHERE, SOLD IN ASHBUBTON BY EECMSQN, HENRY JOI)ER A Dd the principal storekeepers



I M'OALLTJM &. CO. WE a*e now landing, ex " Maud Graham," n Ca*j?o of F.Tst-olaM K^URI FL.OO! ING, LINING, SHELVING, and other *izb In J?BIMK OONDITI )>3 . We have a'ao to hand Large Supplies of RED and WHITE PINE TIMBER, all blzjb. ALSO,— NEWCASTLE COAL, WESTPORT COAL, AND MOUNT SOMKRS COAL Out PAINTING and HOUSE DEOORATINU DEPARTMENT^ Is replete with EVERY RFQDISITE. ESTIMATES GIVEN. McCallum and Co. TIMBER AND COAL MERCHANTS, PAINTERS, PAPER- BANGERS, GLAZIERS, Etc., . EAST S T REET ABHBUB.TON. W. H. COLLINS, Manager, THE PUBLIC 1 RUST OFFICE OF NEW ZtALAND OFFER REA-T ADVANTAGES TOT}^7 DC C\ IVT O bout to ma^ Q tnesr wi " S) and <] eß '" n P to Becare tne JrJCjJLVOUINO faithful execation of their laßt wißhes. TOD^DC^^TC about to marry and make provision by marriage JrJIiXvOUIND contractor settlement, TOt}l7'DO^lV^Q contemplating the settling of their estate, or of a X J-jJL\)JUI\ >J sum or sums of money by trust deed. desirous of constituting trusts for charitable or 1 jliJlVOv!!^ D benevolent objects. Tft rnDrinil TDIIOTCCO holdin g mobeys io traßt for peraonß I U rUKtIUN I nUO I tLO resident m this colony. ; All sucli should obtain detailed information from the PUBLIC RUSTEE, Custom House Quay, Wellington, or from AOLAND, BARNS, AFD CO., OHRISTCHTTRCH, Or D. M. ROSS, TIMARU. i New Zealand Fire and Marine Instance Company Established • «• 1859. CAPITAL— ONE MILLION, THE PREMIER & WEALTHIEST COLONIAL COMPANY, NOTED FOR PROMPTNESS AND LIBERALITY. FIRE AND; MABINB BISKS. ALSO,— RISKS ON GROWING CROPS. TiiRESING [MACHINES, &c., accepted at lowest current rates. GEORGE~JAMESON, ' AGENT, ASHBURTON. npHE Undersigned hai now for SALE, by Bag or per Ton, Blue Derwent and Kidney Potatoes, Grown on 'good ground, and warranted to give eatlafaotlon fIANSOME and SIMS, and HOBNSBI'S PLOUGH SHARES, 1 . (ALL SIZES.) SPRING WHEAT. olean samples of Tuscan and Lammas. DRAIN AND FIELD PIPES- RASS AND CLOVER SEEW ALL OP BEST QUALITY OBTAINABLE. AndJ»t lowest current rates. GEORGE JAMBS OF ASHBURTON.



LOW VITALITY. DB. CHURCHILL'S Sjrup of Hypophosphite of Lime prescribed by the facnlty for the cure of Consumption, Chronic Cough 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 eomplainti, vis.", Phosphorus and Lime. It cannot be too highly recommended for Delicate Children, Dr. Churchill's Compound Byrnp of HYPOPHOSPHITES Is real Brain Food, and m easel of Muscular and Nervous Exhaustion hrs acquired a worKUwide reputation. Eaoh bottle bears D». Churohiirs signature, Prioe, 4fr Prepared only by" Swan, Chemist, Rui Oastiolionb, PiEte . BAKEK AND CO. TIMBER AND COAL MERCHANTS, WEST STREET, ASHBURTON, DESIRE to announce to the inhabitants of Ashburton and surrounding districts that they have opened a TIMBEB and COAL YAttD, opposite Mr George Jameson's Grain Btore. West street, an( are prepared to sopply al J #\«sßefl o? | BUILDING MATERIAL, m large or small quantities, to suit purchasers. RED, WHITE, anTIJLAOKVINK, and TOTARA. GALVANISED CORRCJGATED IRON m all lengths, and best brands. MOULDINGS,I3IOHITBAVES, SKIRTINGS. POSTS and RAILS, STAKES, and all Fencing Material. GOAL: Westport Coal, Newcastle Coal, Mount Somers Coal. Fiiewood m long or short lengths. Agents m Ashburton for Wilson's Portland Cemeikt and Hydraoho Mme. Notf. Addbess:— BAKER AUD CO. OppoßlteSMrlG. JAMESON'S|Gnia Store ♦ West street. 1J



THE -^-Philadelphia Novelty — MANUFACTURING CO., 1432, 1424, 1426 Callowhill St., Philadelphia, Pa., U.S.A. (incorporated), j « I New York Office, Ko. 32 Howard Street, New York City. SOLE MANUFACTURERS OF A LINE OF Patented American NOVELTIES, In Stationers' Specialities & Light Hardware. , . .iig THE 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. Anto- matic Fountain Penholder. Automatic Fisher (for fishermen.) Novelty Pocket Knife, and Novelty Hunting Knile (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 end 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 be 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.



Pub ie Notices. VERY little medicine of any other kind required if LAMPLOLGH'S PYRETIC SA IN E is at hand, and taken as occasions arise, it is the cure aud PREVENTIVE of most diseases incident to Iropioal and Colonial, life. It allays thirst and cools and vitalises the blood m a remarkable manner, speedily removing Constipation, Feverißhness, 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 is invaluable to ail. Sold by all medicine vendors. WHAT WILL IT COST TO PKINTI THE Centennial Publishing Company undertake to revise and prepare Manuscript for PUBLICATION, eithor m serial or book form. Estimates and De- signs furnished GARNET WALOH I^:^.,. NAT. J. BARNET } JWltorß - Melbourne, Premier Chambers, 7 Collins Street W. 5 152



SALES OF HOBSES, PIGS, CATTLE, PRODUCE, AFUBNITURE OH SATUBDAYS. SfTOqK SALES .OS TUESDAYS. I IBAKAIA MONTHLY BALE— First Thundft? of the Month FBIEDLATOER BROS., »ETEB WILLIAMS, Auctioa«wj



Friedlander Bros. |i WOOL. WOOL, WOOL. Sxasob, 1888-89. TX7B are prepared to make LIBEBAL CASH ADVANCES OVIBI ENBUIKG CLIP OF WOOL ■ . Placed In onr handi fox nle. Oor PremUw being well lighted tfford ■peoial adwitageß for diiplaying WOOL. No Oomnaiißlon charged on advanoei, and no OommUiion oharfted (for offering WOOL anleaa a aale la effected. WOOITPASKB AT LOWEST CURRENT RATEB. FBIEDLANDER BBO&, PETERiWILLIAMS, 8J35 Auctioneer. Prime Oamaru Derwent Potatoes XH BAGS OR BY THB TON. GBOWN IN LIMESTONE GROUNDS. Skin Sales. WE HOLD FOBTNIGHTLT SALES :o» SKIN'S THBOUGHOUT THE bEABON ON THE FOLLOWING DATES:— July 27ib, Angnst lOtb and 24th September 7th and 21st, October stk and 19th, NoTember 2nd, 16tb, and 30th



Public Notices "Zealandia" Boots HAVE iho Highest Beputatio- io th« Colonies. • .lo»onnc«d at the Indian and Colonial Exhibition as the FINEST ia the Whole Exhibition; Per substantial won they si» the BEST IN THE WOKLU Bay a pair o "ZEALANDIAS" and yoa will never «se any other Brand. ©or Patented BOOT ' and "INDESTRUOTIBLE TOEa" Fo» Boys and Girls are Splendid Line* for Hard Wear. None are Qenai \o anless branded on theßole And every pair is abeolutely Warrantee to give Good Wear. Sold by tb* leading "Boot Dealers and Country Storea throognout NewZeaUnd, and Wholesale by UGHTBAND, ALLAN & GO. CHRtSTGHURCH> BTORACE._STORAOE. WOOL. "WOOL, WOOL. fTIHE Undersighed begß to announce to I his numerous friends of Ashburton and the surrounding distrusts that he has aken over the SEW ZEALAND LOAN AND MER- CANTILE AGENCY CO.'S STORES IN ASHBURTOtt, Asd i» impaxed to receive Wool and Grain fox STORAGE or SHIPMENT. Liberal Oash Advances made on WOOL, GRAIN, SKINS, &c, m store or con- ■kmed f or^Bale. and OOBNSAOKS at the Lowest Prices, TWINE, CHAFF, OATS, OILS, LAMPBLACK, &o. ■ GRAIN bought and sold. IOSD iKD ESTAXI AOKNT. V ; AGENT~FOR- ; H.Z. Loan & Mercantile Agency Co '- Chios Iksubakob CouPAnnr Bbooki's Shmp Dip, Eto. 1 Fewest Improved Threshing Machines mngedfor. ERED. MAKEIG, 135 ■'■ Ashbnrton.