The Ashburton Guardian

PRICE-UiSIK PKANY

-¥OL. VIl-No 1907

ASBBURTON. WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 1. 1388



üblic Not eea. J^4KE_T~IiSQS,f BUILDERS, UNDENT AKEB&,- _.C, ' Corner Wakanni Boad and Oass Btieet, (Next Central Hotbi. ) Or at Baker and Brown's Coach Faotory •* a-aVelook Hfrtyafc ' '- 11 jl SADDLERY! SADDLERY I JM*';4-i IRELA-^bJliavmg r^pyefeo lit premises occupied by"Mia r 'TA_l> Burnett Stroai. hopes, by strict attention to Business, to. merit a share of publio patronage, • : -'' THE LOWEST PRTGES OHARGED. Every requisite m the Trade kept m Stock. Farmers and others will now have of . getting SADDLER* suoh LOW PRICES ai. wertj never before ■ offered m AshVinrton. Repairs executed on moat reasonable term*. AGENT for the new high arm Davis _ SEWING MAOHINES. The only Vertical Feed Machine m the world.* 15 di oas no>equ£_U it-^" ,-: ft^^ft f iftft Sold on time payments if required. 'linj) ! !;^~/ IRELAND. 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 lam carrying on the businees of . GENERAL STOREKEEPER AND ' .:*;,,•; BUTCHER ..*.- , exclusively on my own account, without connection with any FIRM or PEKSON, or m any way 'as an AGENT for others Soliciting a continuance of your favors, which shall" 'have prompt attention, whethor 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 GRAY, CAMEEON STRJBE^ ASHBURTON. - >.. f^ BS sS»_^YJ*_^**_s____Jjs_S_!s*^ *f^^^-^^ Makers oT'IMPItO VEdIJ.. FURROW PLOUGHS (Made of Bo3t Hammered Scrap Iron, and Winner of First Prize at Melbourne Exhibition.) Over 8000 \ AT / O.ver 80(30 m use. /Reduced Prices; \ m urq- mmtafi Extra heavy Mould Boards for • Land.in Stock, Zig-Zag Tferrows stili maintain thei- reputation aa the 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 off and replaced by ao ordinary laborer fn a few seconds. -.Cut three lengths of chaff. Portable Screw-Press nnd Baggi» Cbaffc-tter, cuta, riddles, elevates, Bcreei and preß.es into tho bag at one operation 1, 2, 3, and 4 Horsepowers, simp! stroDg, and easily drawn, universally throughou : New Zealand. Jointed Pulverising Dice Farrows, ovei 700 m use. No farm should bo without them. All sizes from 6ft to 12ft. Grain Drills from IL to 17 Coulters'."' We make largely for Canterbuiy and North Island, Cahoun's Hand Feed Sower, Farm Drays and Waggons, patent Fencf-g Standards for Folding Sheep, Fencing Wire^ Steel, Iron, and Barb Wire. ftft'. Repairs to all descriptions of Machinery promptly executed on iho premiess. Catalogues free on application at Dune- in or any of our Branches- 4°163 ASHBURTO , GLASS, PAINTS, AND PAPER HA GINGS WAREHOUSE. THE Undor igned, having sold his " Stock-in-Trade and Goodwill of the above Business to Jambs Craigie, of Timaru, begs to thank his friends and tho public for the support accorded to hia. for the past eleven years, and solicits a continuance of the same to his successor, J. R. CHAPMAN. James Oraigie PAINTER, GLAZIER, PAPERHAN9ER SIGN WRITER, &c. and DIRECT IMPORTER OF ALL THE REQUISITES OF THE TRADE, HAVING taken over tho Business of Mr J. R. Chapman, I beg to inform tho public of Ashburton "and District that 1 will keep a Painter's and Paperhanger'B Stock m kcep ; ng with tho size and importance of tho Town and Dis- trict. Allorderß will recoive prompt atten- tion and be carefully executed. Workmen sent to aDy part of the District. — FOR SALE.—- Newest Designs of PAPERHANGINGS good variety. SBEET GLASS, all sizes, fronva GO 40 to a 10 x 8, m 16 or 21cz or 2Goz. British Plato, Silvered Plate (for mirrors Rougn Plato, Colored, Obscured, and Ornamental Kb cot, Oak Varnish, Carriage, Varnish, &c, Whifo and Rod Lead, iln, Colors, Mixed Paints iv Tins, Brushes crim, &c. &c. Paint mixed to any Shade. Advice to quantity freely given. THE ASHBURTON GLASS, PAINTY AND PAPERHANGINGS WARE- HOUSE,



..' ASHBURTON.:^ ■* , ■ j? 'ft '■ • rpHE Westbal ttotel; Proprietor W, Redmond A Comfortable Family and Commercial Hotel. Private Suites for families. Good Billiard Koom. Drinks at Front Bar, 3d. Lunch Free at 12 o'clock. Choicest Brands of Liquors. Special terms per week. As Byron says— I nover, no, I never, Baw any man so yellow, How'b your liver ? ; : " ; (Yellow Dwarf.) TAKB; MOOSE'S PILLS, ' ' : Christchurch, March 9th, 1887. i am 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. — J. C-. Gauforth. Sola Agent for Ash-burton,-— OHAS. NEATE, Pharmaceutical Chemist. 7 166 *"■■■ '.' "■ ■;■■'■■ ' -i j ■ ■ — ■ _. |r - — * „;■: — . — . \ v ■— \ * */\ B. M. BLAKE, : : _- ARCHITECT. ; ft. O-TIOB : Montgomery's Buildings, East street;  Entranob : Bornett Street. 8 34 mo meet the! i°m es C TRUCKLE, PROPRIETOR of the Prince Alber. Boarding - House, Wills Street, Ashburton, next Oddfellows' Hall, while thanking his many F riendß and Customers for their liberal support for the past 10 years, solicits a continuance of the same. Board and Lodging, 16s, 18s pei week, or 3a per day. Tinners only, 4s per week. • Good accommodation for Families, and private rooms for Ladies. *" 752 ASHBURTON COAL AND FIREWOOD ,V ..;; : DEPOT...-; RS. BEAN m thanking his Friends r, for tho liberal patronage bestowed npon him for the last six years, begs to inform them and all the inhabitants of Aehburton that ho is still prepared to. deliver promptly all orders tor Newc-stle, Westport, Brunner, and Malvern Coal, Firewood, Posts and Railn, Stakes, Strainers, Oats, Bran, Chair, Potatoes, Chick Wheac, &c„ &c, at the lowest possible quotations. Note the address : — R, S. BEAN, ; West strret, ;' 5 256 Next Bank of Australasia. Charles Bay, MECHANICAL ENGINEER REPAIRS Gnns, Sowing Machine- Lawn Mowers. Pumps, eto. BICYCLES and TRICYCLES repaired and extras kept on hand BICYCLES FOR SALE. Engineering m all its Branches. l Opposite CENTRAL HOTEL, Wakanui Road. 5*2 MUSIC. REDUCTION m TERMS. ■■ Lessons from £1 ls per Quarter. MR J. H.B BOOKS is prepared to re- ceive pupils for Piano, Organ, Violin, Singing ahd Voice Production, from June Ist, at greatly reduced terms. Pupils can have Lessons at their own homes (no extra charge), or at Mr Brooks residence, Peter Street. The Quarter commences from any date. Pianos tuned and repaired, also bought and sold on Commission, A reduction made for two ,or more pupils m one family. Particulars on application to J. H. BROOKS, 6t82 Petor Street, Da McFarlane, GROCER, ASHBURTON. MY MANY THANKS ARE Tendered to my numerous Cus tom«rß and the Public generally for I ha liberal Bupport accorded me at my Clearing S&ilo la.t Saturday, and also lo my East Steeet Patronß who found their way to Burnett streot, my GASH TAKINGS showing conclusively that they have not deserted me. I hereby beg to Inform all that aa my sale bo far has been such a succeaß I Intend continuing It for another FOUR WKEKS, during which tira_ my Customers will have tho advantage of buying Goods without the extra duty of the new Tariff placed thereon (a3 now charged by other Btores.) Therefore'you may depend upon getting BARGAINS. It la a great pleasure to mo to eea my Customers walking cut my establishment wHh large Parcels and Bmillng faces for a -mai. outlay, and I confidently assert— - without gush, blow, cr bunkum — that I sell tweni v-five per cent, cheaper than AbT OTHER HOUSE, and] Bhall continue to do bo for another Mouth, Therefore Don't delay, Parchoso while you may, And lay In a stock for a rainy day; D. ICeTkLANE. I WHOLESALE AND FAMILY 5 GROCER, i ONLY ADDRESS— f | BURNEET STREET] 6 ASHBURTON fl



■ ASHBURTON "GUARDIAN.'J DUNEDIN "AGENCY. \ fITR R. T. WHEELER, Stafford Street, Dunedin, has been appointed oar Agent and will be able to arrange terms with advertisers for oontract advertise- ments. FOR the Blood is the Life— Clark's world famed Blood Mixture, warranted to oleanse the blood from all impurities from whatever causes arising. For scrofula, scurvy, Bkin and blood diseases, and scores of all kinds ita effects are marvel- lous. Thousands of testimonials. Sold m bottles 4s 6d and lis eaoh by chemists and patent medicine vendors everywhere ■*ole proprietors : The Lincoln and Midland Counties Drug Co , Lincoln, England 1 11 BLANKETS. BLANKER. T HAVE secured a large lot of Hoavy J_ ASHBURTON BLANKETS, slightly stained. **•:» COME EARLY as the price will sell them quick. Ashburton Clothing Mart, SAUNDERS' BUILDINGS. Kobeit Alcorn. W. H. Paget. BLACKSMITH HOPSE-SHOER 1 Whrblwbight Burnett Street, next " Mall " Office; BEGS to announce that he has taken over the Ooaoh Building and Wheel* wrlght Branch, lately oarried on by H. Peat, and will, continue all branches of the above business as before. All hinds of Buggies, Drays, or Carts made and re- paired, Agrioultnral Implements repaired promptly. | Horses Shod with skill and care, w. STpaget* i GREAT EXCITEMENT 111 WHERE ? | ii AT | HAVES & COS | i BECAUSE they must CLEAR AT AN j ENORMOUS SACRIFICE £2000 - If Worth of Goods In a Month, bnd .ditto this they must give Goods at ' Prloeu nev oi heard of m Ashburton, , Bargains. Bargain. Bargains. In every^Departmon-t, consisting of — Dresaoß, Velveteens, Flannels, Blankets j Calico, Shlrttr iga. Oora.ta, Hats and Jacket--, Ulsters, Skirts, Olothing, Boot a, <Src, &o. The whole to bo offr ,red at STARTLING PRIOES tha t must command a Groat Sale. P.S.— You arekh idly Invited tojlnspect the Goods and com 1 pare prices, Hayes and Co, £ jrcade ani ;» East Street A HI JURTON_ j i - ■



T7IVENING CLASSES are being held I^4 at my Offioo, Montgomery's Ball do- ings, Burnett Street, on MONDAYS, 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; THE *«BED CROS9" PRESERVING COMPANY, Chapel Street, South Yarra, Victoria. CANNED Tomatoes, equal to American, and at same price ; also Peaches, Pears, Apricots, of tho 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 t mmmammaaaammmamm i John Russell HAS great pleasure m announcing to the residents of Aehburton and the Publio m general that ho has removed to the Block known as the TOWN HALL, m East street, where he has opened out a Choice Seleotion of DRAPERY, MEN'S OLOTHING, &c, suitable for every ciass AN INSPECTION INVITED. Prices defy the World. Come and judge for yourselvoß. 5°151 THE ASHBimTON Woollen Manufacturing Co., Ltd. SUBSCRIBED CAPITAL, .211,000 DIRECTORS: G. H. Greenwood, Chairman, Geo. Jameson 0. J. Harper H. Frieolander A. Harrison John Orr D. H. Brown, fTHHE Dlreotora are prepared to receive DEPOSITS at the following rates of Interest :— - If fixed for 12 months seven per cent If fixed for 6 months six per cent If deposited at oall five per oent J. H. TWENTY MAN, Seoretary, LEVIATHAN RAILWAY mE M P EJR AN 0 E TTO TEL (Opposite the Railway Station), DUNEDIN MRS SILK - - Proprietress. Begs to Inform her friends and the Publio generally that she has purchased the above Hotel, Bnd reapeotfully sollolte a share of their support. The Hotel Is the largest and moat oom- modious of lis kind m Dunedin, and oan offer accommodation not to be excelled ; having been thoroughly renovated since the new proprietress took possession j and will now be foand 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 oan be obtained (n the shape of Tea, Coffee, and Coooa on arrival: and Guests wishing to go a tray by early train oan depend on being called In ample time, if tbey will only make their wiahea known. 4 156 ASHBURTON JIGH SCHOOL. ESTABLISHED 1881. Teaching Btakf, 'Boys' School. — Mr J. E. Buchanan, lst B A., University College, London. Girls' Sohool. — Miss Saundbrs, Canter- bury College, Qhristohnrch ; Miss Grdbb, Trinity College, Dublin. AT this institution pnpils of both *exeo havo the opportunity of acquiring the elements of a liberal edu- cation. The subjeots of Study are thoee usually taught at Seconds. y Schools ; but the ordinary course may be modified to meet special oases, if m the Interest of tha Pnpils auoh a plan is judged advis- able , The year la divided Into thr "S terras. All fees are payable m advar/i,<*. per term Papils under 12 years of age ... £2 2a  over 12 years of age ... £2 16a Musio (extra) ... £1 ls Fee or attending music (only), ... £2 2a Drawing and Painting (only) ... £1 ls A term's notioe required before the I removal of a pupil. The aecond term commencea on Monday, 28th May. Pupils will assemble at 0.30 a.m. For farther details apply to the Head* ojMter. ' ■ ■



i New Zealand Fire and Marine Insurance Company i. a. . ■ • Established , ... 1859. [i _ __, h CAPITAL—ONE MILLION. THE PREMIER & WEALTHIEST COLONIAL. COMPANY, NOTED FOR PROMPTNESS AND LIBERALITY. • MJMamammaammammaammamm FIRE AND MARINE RISKS. ALSO,— RISKS ON GROWING CROPS. TiIRESING MACHINES, &c., accepted at lowest current rates. GEORGE JAMESON, AGENT, ASHBURTON.



,| M c OALLJJM & CO. S ~W TE are novr landing, ex " Maud Gr«ham," a Oa**go of Flrst-olaßß KAUR J VV FLOORING, LINING, SHELVING, and other sizes In PRIMI J CONDITION. We have also to hand Large Supplies of RED and WHITE PINI I TIMBER, all sfzas. ATS O — J NEWCASTLE COAL, WESTPORT COAL,* AND MOUNT SOMERS COAI " Out PAINTING and HOUSE DECORATING DEPARTMENT Is replete witl [ EVERY REQUISITE. J ESTIMATES GIVEN. McOallum and Co., TIMBEB AND COAL MERCHANTS, PAINTERS, PAPER- - BANGERS, GLAZIERS, Etc., » . EA S T STR EE T ASHBURTON. W. H, COLLINS, Manager* THE PUBLIC IRUST OFFICE OF NEW ZEALAND OFFER -EM±3A.T A_DV_£JNT-A-GtES TOT_)^7T_) Or_l\TQ Dout to mako the,r wi,,o » an< * de9 * rin 8 to secure thd JT -uJaDUIND faithful execution of their laat wishes. TH TDITDQfiIVF Q about to marry and make provision by marriage IU JT.E_Jl\iw_)UlNO contract or Bettlement. TOT) T7 T) Qf\ IVT Q contemplating tho settling of their estate, or of a JT I__JC\Ol_/lN >J sum or sums of money by trust deed. npi*> T_)T?T_)Cr\ l I\TC desirous of constituting trusts for charitable or IU Jr_L_.l\>jUlND benevolent objects. TH ETO DC! I Dll TD! I CTC CO holding moneys m tract for persons IU rUltLluN lItUOICtQ resident m thie colony. All such should obtain detailed information from the PUBLIO RUSTEE, Custom House Quay, Wellington, or from ACLAND. BARNS, AFD CO., QHRISTCHTTRCH, Or D. M. ROSS, TIMARU. Winter Drapery." "Winter Drapery CALL AND SEE MITCHELL AND TURNER'S jiDress Gooda, Trimmings to match OALL AND SEE MITCHELL AND TURNER'S Rugs and Blankets OALL AND SEE MITCHELL AND TURNER'S Flannels and Flanettes OALL AND SFE MITCHELL AND TURNER'S Ltd lea' and Children's Ulsters and Jnckets OALL AND SEE MITCHELL AND TURNER'S Shawls and Fur Capes OALL AND SEtS MITCHELL AND TURNER'S Mltte., Gloves, and all clsbb.s Woollen Goods, splendid Stock CALL AND SEE MITCHELL AND TURNERS Mens' asd Boj*b' Overcoatß, Suits, Socka, Pants, and Shirts, ' SPECIAL NOTlCE— Gentlemen wanting Suits to measure should oall and look over a firat-clsso lot of Home and Colonial Tweed samples. Measure taken and guaranteed. N.B. —A splendid line of Tweed Trousers at Al' 1 Value " 10a 6J. BOOTS. BOOfo. . BOOTS. None but firat-claas makes kept ; a good artiole at a falrjßgure^ MITCHELL .AND TURNER, Tancred Street. npHE Undersigned has now for SALE, by Bag'or per Ton, a splendid Hoe of Prime Blue Derwent Potatoes Grown on good gronnd, and warranted to give satisfaction. RANSOME and SIMSj and HORNSBY'S PLOUGH SHARES, (ALL SIZE 9.) SPRING WHEAT, I have for sale good dean samples of Tuscan and Lammas. DRAIN AND FIELD PIPES* TO.AEEIVE, EX "OPAWA" AND OTHER VESSELS— CLOVER AND TURNIP SEEDS ALL OF BEST QUALITY OBTAINABLE. GEORGE JAMESOF ASHBURTON. ASK ¥©1111 @H@OER FOR 3 Gk\ i FVK I /l\ \n.Z. INDUSTRIAL GAZETTE \ _r^<S(NT ' 1 __l_h <_! ff /Jfih\ m " Tho blendinß is entirely a:ten- * I ICfIL I w€v& ff rflf^^\\ » ded to by Mr. Nelson himself, 9 «____**▼'▼ ▼ _JL T "^ M ifjmfiMw!^ «k who is a Taster of groat exper i- . mf _rTl_ofl7_*ri_ m encc > an< * ' ,as l ,at » **■ special 1 IM TLip ff _rH»WS^Sb>_k training m t!*e art" f UN inc. m /3^^S?\ \ TIMABU HERALD. r l**^y__k. *f\ ff I VWTfWm^\. Wk, " Thte ftnn deserves the sup- *r\f f\ n \ VJ ff § _i^-HB!fcsS_S. \ «L port-rfall purchasers of Toe tl > " ff Be. f^'ffiK^MSriaAX T__ as ***° art i cle they ofler is M$ Mki "J-\ la B,l P er ' or *° anything wo i ff -T*** rj!____*_!_r^ • , ?\ VA have seen m this Colony." k\ \aa*^ AW -T'** riOrAnTip_wS-tW ' V*\ r*_i_.Oo. .oXNJ^ ff IS? iC^m^^M^f TA " Mr. Nelson is a pro- aM**«\V* x ff ff<* *^|S-MiK!!Sa__>l *%\ »A fnssiotinl and J THOUGH JL-^,,^^ • PURE BLENDED TEAS? AUCKLAND, WE LIVGTON, CHRISTDHUPCH, DUNEDIN. AGENTS EVERYWHERE, SOLD DT ASHBUETON BT H. M. CAESON, HENRY ZANDER '} And the principal storekeepers.



Public Notices. VEKY little medicine of any other kinc required if LAMPLODGH'I: PYRETIO SALINE is at hand, and taker > aa occa_ion_ ari.e: It is the cure anc PREVENTIVE of most diseases incidenl to Tropical and Colonial life. It allaye ' thirst and cools and vitalises the bloody it a remarkable manner, speedily removing Constipation, Feverishness, Fevers, Head- ache, Vomiting, and Liver troubles. I Station proprietors, flock_oasterg. and all , residing m up-counlry stations should be provided with it. Ask your merchant to send regular supplies with your other stores, as it is invaluable to all. Sold by all medicine vendors. WHAT WILL IT COST TO PRINT? THE Centennial Publishing Company undertake to revise and prepare Manuscript for PUBLICATION, either m Berial or book form.' Estimates and De- signs furnished. GARNET WALOH > ™*..- r<l NAT. J. BARNET J aitors - Melbourne, Premier Chambers, 7 Collins Street W. 5 152 '■ «.' ' . a. 1 11 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 Patented American NOVELTIES, In Stationers' Specialities & Light Hardware. 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. Auto- matic Fountain Penholder. Automatic Fisher (for fishermen.) Novelty Pocket Knife, and Novelty Hunting Knife (operating instan- taneously with one hand.) Ornamental Match Boxes, with bracket hooks (nickel plate, Tucker bronze, and other styles of finish.) Shelf Brackets (for putting up shelves without tools), with sets of wardrobe hooks attached. Mincing Knives, with one, two, and three blades. Staples for binding pamphlets and papers. Suspension Ring Staples for hanging up show cards, etc. The Celebrated Madame Louie Hair Crimper, etc. 1 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. ABaaaaaaaßMßa — i— aaaa— _■■&■ aaa— i— — H— Bi ■— aa — _■— M_ wa— m aaaa *a— otm_* LOW VITALITY. DR. CHURCHILL'S Symp of Hypophosphite of Lime prescribed by the f aoulty for the cure of Consumption, Chronic Cough and General Debility. IT contains two of the principal In- gredients necessary for building up the Human Frame, and which are con- sidered defioient m the above complaints, via., Phosphorus and Lime. It cannot be too highly recommended for Delicate Children. Dr. Churchill's Compound Syrup of HYPOPHOSPHITES Is real Brain Food, and m cases of Muscular and Nervous Exhaustion hpe acquired a world-wide reputation. Each bottle bears Dfc> Chnrohill's signature. Price, 4f- Prepared only by' Swan, Chemist, Rub Oabt-Qlione, Pams BAKER AND CO. TIMBER AND COAL MERCHANTS, WEST BTREET, ASHBURTON DESIRE to announce to the inhabitante of Asnburton and surrounding districts that they have opened a TIMBEH and COAL YAUD, opposite Mr George Jameson's Grain Storey West street, anc are prepared to supply ai > o -asses ol BUILDING MATERIAL, m large oi small quantities, to suit purchasers. RED, WHITE, and BLACK PINE, anc TOTARA. GALVANISED CORRUGATED IROE m all lengths, and boat brand.. MOULDINGS, ARCHITRAVES, SKIRTINGS. POSTS and RAILB, STAKES, and al Fencing Material. COAL: Westport Coal, Newcastle Coal, Mouni Somers Coal. Fiiewood m long or short lengths. Agents m Ashburton for Wilson's Portland Oemefit md Hydraulio Lime. NoTfa Address:— BAKER AOT CO. Opposite Mr G.JAMESON'SIGrtin Store •ii * West street. 1%



*J*MB_BB___^ Public Notices*. •♦Zealandia" Boots HAVE the Highest Beputatio- m the Colonies. •.enounced at the Indian and Colonial ISihibitibn as the FINEST m the Whole Exhibition; Fer substantial wea* they are the BEST 1U THE WORLD. Buy a pair 0 v ZEALANDIAS "and you will never nse any other Brand. Onr Patented •• PARAGON BOOT' and « INDEBTRUOTIBLE TOEB. 1 ' For Boys and Girls are* Splendid Line- for Hard Wear. None are Genui\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 througoout New Zeal «nd, and Wholesale by UGHTBAND, ALLAN & CO. CHRiSTCHURCH. STORAGE, WOOL. WOOL. WOOL. rpjdE Undersigned begs to annonnce to I his numerous friends of Ashburton . and tho surrounding districts that he has aken over tbe NEW ZEALAND LOAN AND MER- CANTILE AGENCY CO.'S STORES IN ASHBURTON, Aad is "urepared to receive Wool and Grain fc» STORAGE or SHIPMENT. Liberal Cash Advances made on WOOL, GRAIN, SKINS, Ac., (n store or con- signed for Sale. WOOLPACKS and CORNSACKS at the Lowest Prioes. TWINE, CHAFF, OATS, OILS, LAMPBLACK, &o GRAIN bought and -old. T-JdRD iHD E-Ti-CX AGEHTV ■'■ agenTfor— K.Z. Loan & Mercantile Agency Co USIOH iHSUB-tHOB OOMTAWV . Bbookb'b Shbbf Dip, Eto. Newest Improved Threshing Machines .tanged for. FRED. MAKEIG, 1 35 Ashburton. MESSRS FRIEDLANDER BROS. HAVE FOB BALE— SDODBia_-FUBBOW PLOUGHS (second hand) O BITS 4-LBAF HABROWS (new) <■ TIP DRAT (second-hand) IFAR-C DRAT with FRAKB (second hand) -f SPRING OABT (new) -fl AMERIOAN WAGGOK (stcw-d-hand) 4$ REAPERS and BINDERS by MeOormaolc O Horn-by, and Wood (second-hand) Prime Oamaru ! Derwent Potatoes IH BAGB OB BY THB TON. GROWN IN J_IMESTOHE, GROUNDS. ■" Skin Sales, WE HOLD FOBTNIGHTLY SALES 0» SKINS THROUGHOUT THE aEASON ON THE FOLLOWING DATES:— July 27tb, August 10th and 24th, Feptember 7lh and 21st, October 6th and 19th, November 2nd, J6tb, and 30th BALES OF HOBSES, PIGS, CATTLE, PRODUCE, & FURNITURE OH SATTJKDAYS. SJTOC_K SALJES on TUESDAYS. I BAKAIA MONTHLY VALE— Firsl Thursday of the Month ; FBIEDLANDEE BROS., FGiTEB WILLIAMS, Auctioned,