The Ashburton Guardian.

VOL VII.— No 1835,

J_ ASHBURTON. TUESDAY, MAY 8. ■ 1988 : '

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irub.ic Acticea __, BAJEER^BKOS. BUILDERS, UNDERTA.KBRS, &c, Corn3r Wakanui Road and Gasa Streot; (Next Oemtral Hotel,) Or at Baker and Brown's Coach Factory fluvclook Btrcct - 11J1 B. Morris WISHES to Inform h!a nurnsroua OaßtomHru of Afthbnrton District that he la proparod to GUIBT GIIAIN la any qanntlty at reduced RiVI'KS. Satis- faction guaranteed, GRIS'.IKG dona for Farmers by return ; good FLOUR gnaranteed. WHEAT tor GIUSTIKCr may bo do'ivod at th« TrhntfJo Bakery usual. BRAN and SHARPS m Stock. THTJI respective buflineaaou of Mr Oh Nkatjc and Mr A. Kahtnitzkr, have been amalgamated, arid with a viow of obviutlng the doable expendltare .In- curred In oarryinp! on TWO Kstablish- msntß, will In future be condaotod m the promleoß lately occupied by Mr Kam- nitzek, under the style or firm of .Tiie Ashbnrton Drug Company, LIMITED. Having offooted this, the new Company are determined t:> give tho public the fall benefit of the reduced cost In working exneneos, by snpplying'all DKUGS antf MEDICINES nt a much lower acale of ohargeß than heretofore. Patent and pio» priotary articha In confitant dbo, will be SOLD at specially LOW figures. Tha quality of every DRUG used In Medicine will be of the very bust obtainable. A thoroughly competent assistant will reside on the premises, and the convenience of customers careful lj studied m every way,- Ashbnrton Drng Company, Ld., J. M. CAMBRIDGE, 8*92 Manager- I SCR the Blood its tho Life.— Olake world-famod blood mixture is warranted to' cleanse the blood from all impurities from whatever causes arising, Foe scrofula, scurvy, pkin and blood dis- eases, and scores of all kinds, ita offocta are marvellous. Thousands of teati- mcmiale. Sold m bottlea 4b 6d and 11b oaoh by chemists and patent modlcine vendors everywhere Solo proprietors; The Lincoln and MldUnd Oonutiea Drag 00., Lincoln, England. 1 11 Sporting ASHBURTON TRADESMEN'S RACING- CLUB. RACE MEETING, ON THR ASHBURTON RACECOURSE, THURSDAY, MAY 10, 1888. FOR DISTRICT HORSES ONLY. PnEBiDWNT— W. O. Walker, M.H.R. ViCK-PuESiDKHTa— A., HaTrison (Mayor) Julian Jackson, nml W. .1. Stownrd, M.H.R. Junon— W. J. Btawara. M H.lt. Stewards— E. (lotos, W: J. H^yc3, 1.. Mar- ko.y, J Purchnse, nnd P, Williams. HANtIIOAPPRR ani fcTAUTRR— T Quil!. Clkkk ok the roALKS— J. (.). Duncan. Or.ienK of the Cjuksk — Gk froott. Thrasuiieu— ll. M. Cuthbertßon. PROGRAMME: Fir3fc ri\ce to etatt tit 12.30 p.m. 1. HunniiW Raom TJakdioap, of 2"> soys Bonond horso 6 sovh from tho strike Ono nvlo and R-half. Ovor etx fl-ghta of hnrd!o:», about Bffc Gin hi^h. Nonmraa- lion, 15a ; a,rc--^.inr;o, 10s. 2. ?Kl,T,irfo lIURDM Raoh. o f 16 sovr; din- ner to be BoM for 15 w, nny wirplue to got) tho fundH of tlu> Club. NowoieUt wnilftr 10'Rtone. Ono mite and R-Iriilf, Ovrr blx flif:htß of hurdica, about 3ffc Gin high. Entry. 15s 8. AsnnuuTON Plate Handicap, of 36bovb; Becoml horße 6 aova from iho atako. One rc>ilo and n-hvlf. Nomination 1 20a ; a<j. ceptanco, 15s. 4. Handicap Time ThoT, of 20 sorß aocond boreo 6 soys from tho stnko. No weight under 10st. Three milcß. Nomination, 10j; accoptnnco, 10.i. 6; Ladikb' Buaoklet Welter Handicap, of 20 s ova ; second homo 6 eovn from the Htako, bracelets or cash. Gfmtlemcn riders Ono mil?. Nomination, 10s ; acceptance, 10a. 0. Hack Rack, of 10 boys ; winner to be poW f<T 10 povß, any surplus to goto tha fundß of thn (Jlnb. IS o weight under 8 acne. F.uir lurlongH. Entry, !0-i. 7. Flying Handicap, of 25 eova ; second horse 5 t\<;\B frow tho Btuke. Six furlowgg, Nominal ion, 16< ; newptanne, lOd. 8. Consolation Handicap, 10 soya; om mile Nouiiaation, 10a no accopt'.itou. (To bo run if timo pormit.) RULES AND REQULATK^e. Tho Meeting will bo hold under tho Now Zoalnnd Rulo3 of Rncidg. In tl'O Trotting Ruco all horses to trot fnirly to tho Eatißfoction of tho Judges. Pull- ana.go. A dlstrct horao shall mean nny horso tint haß boon icommonly resident m tho district between to rive Hclwyn and Waitaki from Fobrnary 10, 1888, and tip to tho date of tho forthcoming Meeting, and o * < ned by a person whe Ivan resided m tli3 said district during tha earao period. tfiva per cent, will bo deducted from tho groHS of all monoya payablo m accordance with this prograiumy for tr.o oxpenso of tho courao. All nominations and acceptances to go to tho fundu of tho Olub. No entry will bo received except on the conditions that all disputes, claims, and objee tions arising ont of tho racing shall be decided by tho Stewards, or whom tlioy may appoint, Their deci*ion on all poiQts connectod with tho ciriying out of thi3 progiAtumo to bo final. Nominations with foo for all Handicap?, in- cluding the Trot, stating thn name, ago, and description of horso, and colors of tho i ider must be m tho hands of tho Secretary ni Henry's C7oram?roial Hotol, Asnbnrton, not Inter than 9 \>.w. on Batnrd»y, April 81, 1888. Weight 9 will bo declared on Saturday, April 28 Accnptancon for tho Handicaps and Trots, and Entries for Soiling Hurdlo Race and Hack llacoj v/ith fonß, must; bo made to the (Secretary not latqv than 0 p.aa on Saturday, May 6 Q, BISSETT, . Secretary f



Public NoticflH. - •■ ' ' ■ ■•—«• 'i-> . ABHBURTON. fpHE CENTRAL TJOTEL. 1 V . it Proprietor W. Redmond A Comfortable Family and Commercial Hotel. Private Suites for JTumilies. Good Billiard Room, Drinks at Front Bar, 3d. Lunch Froo at 12 o'clock. Choicest Brands of Liquors, Special terms per week, As Byron sayB — 1 novor, nt>, I nevor, Saw any roan so yollow, How's your liver ? (Yellow Dwarf.) TAKE MOORE'S PILLS, Christchurcb, March 9th, 1887. I am happy to testify to tho value of your Liver and Stomachic Pills, having used them for the last fourteen year&, and cnn recommend them to every household with every confidence. — J. Ch Gabfobth. Sola Agent for Ashburton, — OHAS. NEATE, Pharmaceutical Chemißt. 7 166 VEItY little medicine of any other kind required if LAMPLOCGH'S PYRETIC SALINE is at hand, and taken as occasions ariee; It is tho euro aud PREVENTIVE of most diseases incident toTropical and Colonial life. It allays thirst an*d cools and vitalises tho blood m a remarkable manner, spoodily romoving Constipation, Foverishness, Fevers, Head- ache, Vomiting, and Liver troubles. Station proprietors, flockmasters, and all residing m up-country stations should be provided with it. Ask your morchant to send regular supplies with your other stores, as it is invaluable to all . Sold by all medicine vendors. 1/1 E. M.BLAKE, ARCHITECT. Office : Montgomery's Buildings, East street; Entbanob : Bubnett Stbeet. 8 34 <110 MEET THE TIMES C TRUCKLE, PROPRIETOR of the Prince Albor* . Boarding - House, Wills Street, ABhburton, next Oddfellows' Hall, while thanking Ih'b many friends and Ouatomers for their liberal support for the past 10 years, solioits a continuance of the same. Board and Lodging, 16s, 18s pet week, or 3s per day. Pinners only, 4s por weok, Good accommodation for Families, and private rooms for Ladies. 7 52 EL & E. Craighead BEO TO ANNOUNCE THAT THEY HAVE REMOVED TO FRIEDLANDERS' BUILDINGS, CORNER OF EAST & MOORE STREETS. And furtfcor thnt thoy lmvo JUST RECEIVED an assortment of SCOTCH TWEEDS, suitablo toy tho coming Season. Also,— A small Assortment of MEIiOERY. ASEIBURTON GLASP, PAINTS, AND PAPER HANGINGS WAREHOUSE. THE Undersignod, having sold his Stock-in-Trade and Goodwill of tho above Business to James Cbaigik, of Timaru, begs to thank his friends mid tho publio for the eupport accorded to bin; for the past eleven years, nnd solicits a continuance of tho sumo to his succoaßor. J. R. CHAPMAN. James Graigie PAINTER, GLAZIER, PAPERIIAN«ER SIGNWRITER, &o. and DIRECT IMPORTER OF ALL THE REQUISITES OF THE TRADE, HAVING takon ovor the Business of Mv J. R. Ciiai-man, I bog to inform tho public of Ashburton and District thnt 1 will koop a Paintor's and Pnporhuagor's Stock ir> koop'ng with tho pizo and importance of tho Town nnd Dis- trict. All ordors will rocoivo prompt atten- tion and bo carefully oxocuted. Workmen sent to any part of tho District. —FOR SALE.— . Nowoßt Doolgnsof PAPER HANG ING 8, good varioty. SUE El GLASS, all sfzos, from a GO x 40 to a 10 x 8, m 16 or 21r z or 260z British Plato, Silvorod Plato (for mirrors) Rough Pluto, Colored, Obtcurod, and Ornamental Shoot, Oak Varnish, Carrfago Varnish, &o , Whito and Rod Lead, Oila, Colors, Mixed Puinta m Tins ; Brußhea, Scrim, &o. • &o. Paint mixed to any Bhado. Advice as to quantity freoly given. THE ASHBURTON GLASS, PAINTS, AND PAPERHANGINGS WMIE- HOUSE, 3 156 (



SADDLERY I SADDLERY MR A. IRELAND, having removed to premises occupied by Mr Tait, Burnett Street, hopes, by strict attention to Buainess, to merit a share of public patronage, . THE LOWEST pTJIOES CHARGED. [ Every reqoisite m tho Trade kept m Stook. Farmers and others will now have an opportunity of getting SADDLER f at such LOW PRICES as wore never before offered m ABhburton. Repairs executed on most teasonable terms* AGENT for the new high arm Davis . SEWING MACHINES. Tho only Vertical Feed Machine m the world. It nas no equal. Sold on time payments if required. 11*19 A. IRELAND. BAKEE AND CO. TIMBER AND COAL MERCHANTS, WEST STREET, ASHBURTON. DESIRE to announce to the inhabitants of Ashburton and surrounding distriots that thoy have opened a TIMBER nnd COAL YAIiD, opposite Mr George Jameson's Grain Store, West street, and are prepared to eupply all classes of BUILDING MATtR[AL, m large or email quantities, to suit purchasers. RED, WHITE, and BLACK PINE, and TOTARA. GALVANISED CORRUGATED IRON m all lengtUß, and boat brands. MOULDINGS, ARCHITRAVES. SKIRTINGS. POSTS and RAILsTsTAKES, and all Fencing Material. o6T"L: Westport Coal, Newcastle Coal, Mount Somors Coal. Fiiewood m long or ehort lengths. Agents m Ashburton for WilsQn's Portland Cement and Hydraulic Lime. NoTfi Addbess : — BAKER AND CO. Opposite Mr G. JAMESON'S Grain Store, West street. Islß WINDMILLS'. WINDMILLS! To suit Everyone, J. & T. DA2STKS, LICHFIELD STREET, Chiiistohouoh, Are supplying WINDMILLS at PRICES whioh will make Hand-pomping a thing of the past. THE SPECIAL, from £5 10s THE SAMPLE, from £8 10s Or] TITAN MILL and SYPHON' PUMP, from £15 John G. Restell, AGENT, ASHBURTONi



A. Harrison. AHred Harriflon, AUCTIONEER, STOOK AND ESTATE AGENT AND VALUATOR. SATURDAY SALE, at 12 o'olook sharp —Horses, Cattle, Pigs, Produce »nd Merchandise, Bents oollected, and tho business of absentees managed with care. Valuation made of Properties or Mer- chandise on easy terms. Advances made instantly on Goods delivered at the Stored for Sale. Ageat for .tbe Norwloh Union Fire In- surance Company, Agent for the MUTUAL LIFE ASHOOIATION OF AUSTRALASIA. ALFRED HAmUFON. W. H. Paget. .•^i^s. BLACKSMITH f|||i|||||pq. HOPSE-SHOER -^^-^o^' ■ SMITH, Bubnett Stbbkt, next " Mall " Office, BEGS to announce that he has taken over the Coaoh Building and Wheel- wright Branch, lately oarried on by H. Peat, and will continue all branches of the above business as before. All kinds of Buggloa, Diaya, or Oarta made and re- paired. Agricultural Implements repaired promptly. Horsoa Shod with aklll and care. w.""h. paget. LEVIATHAN RAILWAY" (T|K MPERANOE TTO TEL (Opposite the Railway Station), DUNEDIN MRS BILK • - Pbopmbtress, Bego to Inform her friends and the Fubllo generally that she has purchased the above Hotel, and reopeotfully solicits a eharo of their Bupport. The Hotel 1b the largest and most oom- modlouß of its kind m Danedin, and can offer accommodation not to be excelled ; having been thoroughly renovated since tho now proprietress took possession ; and will now bo found moat oomfortnble. VISITORS Will find every civility and aooommoda- tlon, and the aim of the Proprietress will be to givo her patrons every satisfaction. N.B, — Refreshments . can be obtained m tho shape of Tea, Ooffoo, and Cocoa on arrival: and Guesta wiahlng to go atvay by early train can depend on boing called In ample time, If they will only make their wishes known. 4 15G ASHBURTON _HIGH SCHOOL. ESTABLISHED 1881. Teaching Stahf, Boys' School. — Mb J. E. Buchanan, Ist 8.A., University College, London. Gists' Souooii. — Miss Saundbbs, Canter- bury College, Ohrißtohuroh ; Miss Gbubb, Trinity College, Dublin. AT thfa institution pupils of both aoxos havo tho opportunity of acquiring the elements of a liberal odu- oation. Tho Bubjeots of Study are those usually taught at Secondary Schools ; but the ordinary course may be. modified to moot apodal cuees, if Id the lntereat of the Pupila such a plan la judged ad vis ■ , able. At tho Glrln Sohool provision hns been < made by tho Teaching Staff to give leaeonß i m Mublo and Painting to Young Ladles no! attending the other Classes In the Sohool, who may desire Instruction m ' theao subjects. Tho Physical Training of tho Pupils la not overlooked. Calisthenics for the Girls, and Military Drill for tho Boys, are parts of tho Sohool oouroe, The year la divided Into throe terms. All fees are payable In advance. For Pupila under 12 years of age, £'2 2a per term ; ovor 12 years of ago, £2 16a per ' term ; Mublo £L 1b per term extra ; fee or attending music (only), £2 2a ; Draw- , ! ng and Painting (only), £1 1b per term. i for further detalli apply to Mr Baohanaw



THE PUBLIC I BUST OFFICE OF NEW ZEALAND OFFER REAT .AJDVAJVTA.GUES TO"Q"^^'DQ/ r^"V[Q bout to make their willß, and desiring to secure the JL XL Jtv OUIN D faithful execution of their last wishes. TOT)^^ IDQ^IV^Q1 DQ^IV^Q about to marry and make provision by marriage X JuJIvOUJLN M contractor settlement, T? "Q Qf\ IVT Q contemplating the settling of their estate, or of a JL Hi JIV O\J JLN O sum or sums of money by trußt deed, TOT^77^DCAATC desirous of constituting trusts for charitable or rJUJLVOUIND benevolent objeots. Tfl OIDCIPM TDIICTEXO noldin g moneys m trnst for persons lU rUttLIUII lItUOILLg resident m this colony. All such should obtain detailed information from tho PUBLIC TRUSTEE, Custom House Quay, Wellington, or from ACLAND, BARNS, AFD CO., CHRISTCHTTRCH, Or D. M. ROSS, TIMARU. 6



GEORGE JAMESON. WEST STREET HAS FOR SALE,— Cape Barley, Plough Shares, Little's Sheep Dip, Thomas' Sheep Dip. AGENT FOR— New Zealand Firo and Marine Insurance Company. Risks on GROWING CROPS or STACKS accepted at lowest current rates, CASH PURCHASER OP WHEAT, OATS, and BARLEY I New Zealand Fire and Marine Insurance;Company Established 1859. CAPITAL — ONE MILLION. THE PBEMIER & WEALTHIEST COLONIAL COMPANY, NOTED FOR PROMPTNESS AND LIBERALITY. FIRE AND MABINB BISKS. ALSO,— RISKS ON GROWING CROPS. | THRESING r t MACHINES, &c, accepted at lowest current rates, GEORGE JAMESON, AGENT, ABHBURTON. •^ 1 no f^F /J5 m BJ /T\ M #I\ \n.Z. INDUSTRIAL GAZETTE A^fT 1 A^S £• m tJm\ %" Tho blending is entirely alien- rJbL I wCIIM M t&FW&Frb % ded to by Mr. Nelson himself, ▼ ¥¥ Jl. ▼ tt '^ M W^M^WS % who is a Taster of great experi- K cnc ?> ant ! ' lfl3 nat ' ft special IM THF K jrrJms7LV>tM. training in the art." iin In c m /rSSm£\ \ TIMABU HEHALD. ijA m B M f*T^ !I | |I fijf*J \ ' " Thto tarn deserves tho sup- *W fl 1^ \ \J B m 522a?v \ port of M purchasers of Tea ■■ l\ M Mrs (f mas tho arlicle tn °y ofl cr '* *ml MS i*^' "TFt WW^ti suporior to anything wo *>v Mr Wig rjpmJmttJSiflt^l Tg\ have seen in thisColony." .»Vi\x» m g£* r^rjSJM! a>._ k\ Sessional ( Taster and THOUGH JF /*\w^KiWL \\ % PPIPPQ. PURE BLENDED TEAS? I AUCKLAND, WE 1 UH!GTON, CHRISTDHURCH, DUNEDIN. • AGENTS EVERYWHEREo SOLD IN ASHBURTON BY H. JVL. CARSON^ An A the principal storekeepers, F> AND D- DUNOAN, WILLS STREET, ASHBURTON. BESIDES tho ordinary Implement 1 * In nao on Farms, wo aro mannfaotnrlnß tho (following GOBBE UUTTEiIS, Koir'n Patont, elmplo, Btrong, effectivo, and choup. Th Maohino in fully scenrod under Lottorn Patont, and all tho parts thereof. Anyone infringing mid Patent rights will ba prosocutod. DIBO HARROWS, tho Hlmpioat, chi apest, most convoniont for han ling, and most effootiva Dire Harrow in tho MnrkoL, DRITiLB, by Htrlct uttontion to tho wants of tho FarntlnßOommunUy, wo hiwo been onablod to propuco tho bost DRILL yot mado in Row Zoahind. Wo havo, aftor duo oonaidora- tion, adopted tho SPOON FEED . Oar Drillw will, thoroforo, drill any kind of SEED or CRA.IN, from Tnrnip Hood to Boanfu English or Amorloan Ooultors Hamb prloo. BTALKBR'S AUTOMATIC FiSEDERfI for Throshlng MacUinos. Although the genina of English Enclnoora hns boon at work on this question for tho last 20 yoara, it has bosn resorvftd fora firmer of Titwaia to bolvo the problem . Wo haro ovory confidence in rocommomding theeo FEEDERB. Wo would ask Machino Owners not to listen to interested pcraona who deory ihese FEEDERS, but to apply to anyone wh ha»> given thom a FAIR TRIAL. Wo iuention tho folio vino gentlemen an being experienced and succoaaful Thrcshore, who haye used onr FEEDERS with eatiflffwetion to thomselv^a and their Olionta : MR THOS. PERKS, MR NELSON EDEN, MR JOHN MOORHEAD Anyone desiring information ro our FEEDERS, can obtain tho eanje from ayy of these Gentlemen. Repalro to Machinery. We are favotably situated for repairing every olaßß of Machinery. Coatings of every description in Cast Iron, Stool, Brass, or Malleable Cast tor repairs, oan be bad from no on tho shortest notice. Bepairn to Reapers and Binders. Wa keep a largo Stock of extras for repairing these Machines, aad wo havo a number of mpxovocl fittings Uopulcs effected la a proper manual vatbo ohortcflt notkxi tivi reaaona' 1 J.KBIS Mwoger. i



uWic Notices. I A OABD.j Miss Garson, TEACHER OF MUSIC, '(PIANOFORTE AND OKGAN), Burnett Street, 12 101 ASHBURTON PERMANENT BUILD- ING & INVESTMENT SOCIETY. rpHE above Society pays interest at the JL rate of 4 por cent, par annum for Deposits at call, 4& per cent, per annum for 6 months, and 5& per cent, per annum if fixed for 12 months or over. J. WARD, Manager. Office : — - Arcade Chambers, Burnett street, THE —Philadelphia 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 OF I Patented American NOVELTIES, In Stationers' Specialities & Light Hardware. HTHE 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.) NoTelty Pocket Knife, and Novelty Hunting KniJe (operating instan- 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. 1.3 All goods new in design, novel In operation, protected by patent, better finished, better working, and lower in price than othar goods of the same classes. Full illustrated descrip- tive catalogue tree on application. Goods can bfc ordered at the same prices through any reliable American Commission House. Houses undertaking the sale of these goods will find their tr«ide rapidly increase, and that the goods will give the fullest satisfaction. New articles arc being constantly brought out, and merchants, are asked to serd for catalogue or order samples through their correspondents here. LOW VITALITY. DB. CHURCHILL'S Syrup of Hypophosphlte of Lime prescribed by the faculty for the care of Consumption, Chronic Couga and General Debility. . ' ! IT contains two of the principal In- gredients necessary for building up the Human. Frame, and which are con- sidered deficient in the above complaints, viz., Phosphorus and Lime. It cannot bo too highly recommended for Delicate Children. Dr. Churchill's Compound Syrup of HYPOPHOSPHITES • la real Brain Food, and in cases of Muscular and Nervous Exhaustion hpe acquired a world-wide reputation. Eaoh bottle bears Di\ Churchill's signature. Price, 4fr Prepared only byj Swan, Chemist, Rub Cabtiglionb, Pa*ib Mount Somers Coal JAM now ia a position to supply COAL at considerably reduced rates. In anticipation of a LARGE DEMAND during the coming season, I have made PRICES such thut no one need want FUEL.; and until, further notice will supply at Per truok load at Mount Somors Railway Station, por ton... 12s Rations on Mount Homers lino, freight added. Aphburton, por truck, per ton 15b Tinwald „ „ 15b Winalow  „ 16a Binds „ „ 17b Ealing „ „ 17fl 0d Droinore  „ 16b Cherteoy „ „ 16s Cd TERMS CASH. BOOKING EXTRA. In Ashburton retail quantities delivered to Customers' residences, at 20s per ton, CASH. All information to be obtained from, and orders left with MB JOBFF G. KESTELL, WEST STREET, Whom I have appointed my Agent, and who will sell at above r tt T,98 FOK CASH. j 18. f, weight.



Public Notices " ZeaLandia" Boots HAVE the Highest Beputatio* io the Colonies, . \ enounced at the Indian and Colonial Exhibition as the FINEST i» the "Whole Exhibition t ; For imbitantial wear they are the BEST IN THE WORLD. Buy a pair o "ZEALANDIAS" and yon will never use any other Brand. i Our Patented "PARAGON BOOT' •nd » INDESTRUCTIBLE TOES." For Boys and Girls are Splendid Lines for Hard Wear, None are Genni-ve unless branded on the Sole And erery pair is absolutely Warranted to give Good Wear, Sold by the leading Boot Dealers and Country Stores throngnout New Zealand, and Wholesale by LIGHTBAND, ALLAN & CO. CHRISTCHURCH. STORAGE. _STORAGL WOOL; WOOL, WOOL. nnHE Undersigned begs to announce to JL. his. numerous friends of Aahburton and tho surrounding districts that he has •ken over the NEW ZEALAND LOAN AND MER- OANTILE AGENOt CO.'S STORES IN ASHBURTON, Amd is prepared to reoeive Wool and Grain for BTOBAGE or SHIPMENT. Liberal Cash Advances made on WOOL, GRAIN, SKINS, &c, In store or oon- cigned for Sale. WOOLPACKB and CORNSACKS at the Lovest Prices. TWINE, CHAFF. OATB, OILS, LAMPBLACK, &o. GRAIN bought anTsold. Laud ihd Estate Agent, agenFfor— K.Z. Loan & Mercantile Agency Co Union Iksurakgr Company Bbookb's Shkbp Dip, ETa Newest Improved Threshing Machines rranged for. PEED. MAKEIG, 11 35 Ashburton. MESSRS FRIEDLANDER BROS. HAVE FOB IBALB ITHB FOLLOWING PROPEaTIEb- fA A AOREB.r>elng R.S, 28686, 28688 at lUU Alford Forest; A(\(\ AGRBB at Aobbnrton. 1 1 \(\ AORBS, being part of R.D. 7186 at IAJU Wokaaai, now occupied by Mr Bi Adami. LOTS 16, 17, 18, 1 aid 20 eioh containing about i an acre, fronting Winter's Boad and Charles ctraet, oeing immediately opposite tbe Woollen Factory. LOT 77, Sonth-east Town Belt, Auhbnrton, containing i-acre, with Dwolling-houßO TOWN MOTIONS No 1046, 1047.1060 Peter street TOW BBOTIOHS No 680, 681, with 4- roomed Honae on each Section, Cameron ctreet. . TOWN BEOTIONS No 666 and 666, Park street. To Let most desirable FARM m tbe Oamara District, containing 616 Acres, divided into paddocks, with water and good fenoes. For prloe, terms, and fall particulars apply to the andeniffned, SALES OF HOBSEb, PIGS, CATTLE, PRODUCE, & FUBNIIURE v SAIWDA'XS. STOCK IBALE8"ON TUESDAYS. BAKAIA. MONTHLY BALE, IBt|THU B DAYgof tb« month. FBIEDLANDER BEOS.. PETER WILLIAMS, Auctioned,