The Ashburton Guardian.

VOL. VH.-No 1894.

ASHBURTON. MONDAY, JULY 16. iSBB

PRICB-uNE "PEN^Y



—FOR SALE.— Newest Designs of PAPtfREANGINGS good variety; SHEET GLASS, all eizes, from a 60: 40 to a 10 x 8, m 16 or 21 cz or 260z. British Plate, Silvered Plate(for mirrors; Eougn Plato, Colored, ObFoured, and Ornamental Shoot, Oak Varnish, Carriage Varnish, &c,, White and Red Lead, its. Colors, Mixed Paints m Tins, Bruahea crim, &c. &c. Paint mixed to any Shade, Advice to quantity freely giren. THE ASHBURTON GLASB, PAINTY AND PAPERH ANGINAS WARE- HOUSE, 3X5$



Jointed Pulverising Disc Harrows, over 700 m uee, No farm should be without them. All sizes from 6ft to 12ft. Grain Drills from 11 to 17 Coulters. We make largely for Canterbury and North Island, Gahoun'a Hand Seed So^er, Farm Draya 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 premioßß, Catalogues free on application at Dune* m or any of our Branches-' 4°163 ASHBUBTO GLASS, PAINTS, AND PAPERHA GINGS WAREHOUSE. /inHE Under igned, having sold his JL Stock-in-Trade and Goodwill of the above Business to James Craigie, of Timaru, begs to thank his friends and the public for the support accorded to him for the pact eleven years, and solicits a continuance of the same to his successor, J. R. CHAPMAN. James Craigie PAINTER, GLAZIER, PAPERHANQER SIGNWRITER, &c. and DIRECT IMPORTER OF ALL THE REQUISITES OF THE TRADE, HAVING takon over the Business of Mr J. R. Chapman, I beg to inform the public of Ashburton and District that I will keep a Painter's and Paperhanger's Stock m keeping with tho size and importance of tho Town and Dis- trict. Allorders will receive prompt atten- tion and be carefully executed. Workmen sent to any part of tha District.



. .Splioiting.,a. continuance x>j- ypurfavore, which shall have prompt' attention, whether left at the Store or-,fprw#rded by my cart, now running ,Jhe Tpwaievery morning, ' '*. " " ' : Mono : HONESTY and CIVILITY. 5*38 JAMBS GUDBELL> KJBID and, GBAY, CAMEBON STEEET S •.-■■ ' '•'' 'ASfIBU'ATON/n Makers oTIMPRO VED "D.FUUROW PLOUGHS (Made of Best Hammered Pomp Iron, and Winner of First Prize at Melbourne . Exhibition.) Over 8000 1 AT f Over 8000 m uae. J Bbduokd Psioeb. \ m use. Extra heavy Mould Boards for rough "Land in Stock, ; ' > Zig-Zag Barrows still maintain theif reputation as the best general purpose Harrow. Four hundred sets made an- nually. Nowly Improved Ohaffouttera all sizes, with Balance Fly Wheel, fitted with patent cast steel Mouthpiece, m ono piece, which can be taken off and replaced by an ordinary laborer m a few seconds. Cuts three lengths of chaff. - Portable Screw-Press and Bagging Chaffcutter, cuts, riddles, elevates, screens and presses into the bag at one operation. 1, 2, 3, and 4 Horse-Powers, simple strong, and easily drawn, universally used ihroughou New Zealand." ' ' •



uhlio Notices. ' - BAKSl^ffibs BUILDBBB, UNDBRTa-KBRS, Ac, Oornar . Wakanui Boad. anLd^Cafla.-Bt*eet,- (Kbit Obwtral Hothl.) Or at Baker and Brown's Ooaah Factory fla valock street lift SADDLEEYI SADDLERY 1 MR A. IRELAND, having reofoyed to premises occupied by Mb Tait Burnett Street, hopes, by Btriot attention to PMBiaees, to merit a share- of publio patroaage. THE LOWEST PRICES CHARGED. Every requisite Mthe Tr?»a6 kepit m Stook. UVi-5 Farmers and othetii- will now have opportunity of -getting SADDLER f suoh LOW PBIOES as were never before offered m Aehburton. Repairs executed on moat leaaonablo terma. AGENT for the new high arm Davis SEWING MACHINES. The only Vertical Feed Machine •. m the ; world. It . nas no equal. Sold , ou time payments if 'repaired. 1 j L * 1^ "^i : IRELAND. NOTICE.' '""?■"-* IN Thanking my numerons Friends and Customers m Tinwald and Burronnd- ing District, for the liberal support they have given me, I beg to assure them I atn carrying on the business of GENEKAL- STOREKEEPER" j£ND BUTCHER exclusively on my . own. actfonfit,/ without connection with any FIRM^or PERSON, or m any way as an AGENT J for others



Horses Shod with skill and care, w. hTpaget. D. McFarlane, GROCER, ASHBURTON. MY MAHY THANKS ARE Tendered to my numerous Cua tomers and the Public generally for the liberal Bupporfc acoord6d me at my Clearing Sale last Saturday, and also to my East Street Patrona who found their way to Burnett Btreet, my CASH TAKINGS showing conclusively that they have not deserted me. I hereby beg to Inform all that as my sale so far has been such a suocess I Intend continuing It for another FOUR WHJEKS, ; 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 Btores.) Therefore you may depend |upon getting BARGAINS. It Is a great pleasure to me to boo my Customers waiklngout of my establishment with large Parcels and smiling faces for a , small outlay, and I confidently assert — without gußh, blow, cr bunkum — that I sell twenty-five per cent, cheaper than ANY OTHER HOUSE, and lehall continue to do bo for another Month, Therefore Don't delay, Purchase while you may, And lay m a stock for a rainy day. D. I C FARLANE, WHOLESALE AND FAMILY GROCER, QNLY ADDRESS— BURNEET STREET [ ■• '_■'■■' Ashburton



Board and Lodging, 16s, 18s pe* week, or 3s per day. Tinners only, 4s por weak. Good accommodation for Families, and private rooms for Ladiea. . 7 52 ASHBURTON GOAL AND FIREWOOD DEPOT RS. BEAN m thanking his Friendfl i, for the liberal patronage bestowed npon him for the last six years, begs to inform them and all the inhabitants of Ashburton that he is still prepared to deliver promptly all orders for Newcastld^ Wesiport, Brunnor, and Malvera Coal, Firewood, Posts and P«aila, Stakes, Strainers, Oats, Bran, Chaff, Potatoes, Chiok Wheac, &c. &c.,- at the lowest possible quotations. Note the address :— ' R. S. BEAN, ■ : ■ West street, 5 256 Next Bank of Australasia. Charles Bay, MECHANICAL ENGINEER REPAIRS Gnne, Sewing Machines Lawn Mowers. Pumps, etc. BICYCLES and TRICYCLES repaired and extras kept on hand BICYCLES FOR S^LE. Engineering m all its Branches. Opposite CENTRAL HOTEL, Wakanui Boad. 5*2 W. H. Paget. BLACKSMITH Buknett Steekt, next "Mail" Oflaoo. 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 tho above business as before. All kinds of Buggies, Ditayß, or Carts made and re- paired. Agricultural Implements repaired promptly.



ABHBUKTON. npHE />|ENTBAL .TJOTEL, n t n ■ Proprietor W, Redmond 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. : Ah Byron says — I never, no, I never, Saw any man so yellow, How's your liver ? (Yellow Dwarf.) TAKE MOORE'S PILLS, Ohristchurbh, March 9th, 1837. I am happy to testify to the value of your Liver and Stomcchio Pills, having used them for the last fourteen years, and can recommend them to every household with every confidence.— o. GK Gabb-obth. Sola Agent for Ashburton,— OHAS. NEATE, ;. Pharmacentioal Ohemißt, 7 166 /_] E. M. BLAKE, ARCHITECT. I Office : Montgomery's Buildings, Eaßt street. Entranoe : Burnett Street. 8 34 •TIO MEET THE TIMES C TRUCKLE, PROPRIETOR of the Prince Albert X Boarding - House, Wills Street, ABhburfcon, next Oddfellows' Hall, while thanking his many Friends and Cuatomers for their liberal support for the past 10 years, solicits a continuance of the same.



GREAT EXCITEMENT 1 1 1 WHERE? AT HAVES & COS BECAUSE they must CLEAR AT AN ENORMOUS SACRIFICE £2000 Worth of Goods m a Month, and to do this they must give Goods at Prices nevoi heard of m t Aehbutton, Bargains. Bargains. 'Bargains. In every Department, consisting of — Dresses, Velveteens, FlaDnelß, Blankets Calico, Shirtings. Corsets, Hata and Jackets, Ulsters, Skirt?, Clothing, Boota, Ac, &o. The whole to be offered at STARTLING PRICES that must command a Great Sale. P.S. — You are kindly invited to|lnspect ! the Goods and compare prices, Hayes and Co., £ BCADE AND EAST . STREET A HBURXONJ ;



ASHBURTON ! DRUG COMPANY'S POISONED WHEAT, Prepared by J. M. CAMBRIDGE'S patented process, Copy of a letter received from the Chairman Bangitata Road Board ;— To the Manager Ashburton Drug Com* pany, Limited. Dear Sir, — So far as I oan judge at present, the Poisoned Wheat supplied this Season is far superior to any previously obtained. It m a nice clean bright sample of Wheat, and does not stlok together. Yours truly, ! O. J. HARPER, 5 64 Chairman Rangltata Road Board.



ASHBURTON "GUARDIAN.'* DUNEDIN AGENCY. MR R. T. WHEELER, Stafford Street, Dunedin, haß (been appointed our Agent and will be able to arrange terms with advertisers for contract advertise- ments. . ' MUSIC. BEDUOTION IN TERMS. Lessons from £1 Is per Quarter. MR J. H. BKOOKS is prepared to re- ceive pupils for Piano, Organ, Violin, Singing and Voice ProduotioD, from June Is!;, 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, alßo 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,



LEVIATHAN RAILWAY mEMPEJRANOK TJOTBL (Opposite the Railway Station), DUNEDIN MRS SILK - - Proprietress. ' Begs to inform her friends and the Public generally that she has purohased the above Hotel, and reßpeotfully solicits a share of their support. The Hotel is the largest and most com- modious of its kind In Dunedin, and oan offer accommodation not to bo excelled ; having been thoroughly renovated ainoe the new proprietress took possession ; I and will now be found most comfortable. | 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 Guesta^wiahing to go away by early train can depend on being called m ample time, if they will only make tbelr wlsheß known. 4 156 ASfIBURTON JIGH SCHOOL ESTABLISHED 1881; Teaching Stabp, - Boys' School. — Mr J. E. Buchanan, Ist B. A., University College, London. Girls' Sohool.—Miss Saundbrs, Canter- bury College, Ohristohurch ; Miss Grubb, Trinity College, Dublin. . AT this institution pupils of both lexes havo the opportunity of acquiring the elements of a liberal edu- cation. The subjects of Study are those usually taught at Secondly Sohooln ; but the ordinary course may be modified to meet Bpeolal oases, if Id the interest of the Pupils Buch a plan is judged advis- able, The year is divided Into three tonne. All fees are payable m advance, ' per term Pupils under 12 years of ago ... £2 2s  over 12 years of ago ... £2 16s Mublo (extra) £1 Is Fee or attending music (only), ... £2 2s Drawing and Painting (only) ... £1 Is A term's notice required before the removal of a pupil. The second term commences on Monday, 28th May. Pupils will assemble at 9.30 a.m. For further details apply to the Head- Wtlttlt



EVENING CLASSES are being held JJi at my Office, Montgomery's Bnild- tngi, Barnett Street, on MONDAYS, WEDNESDAYS, and FRIDAYS, from 7 to 9 p.m. Architectural, Piotprlal, Model, and all branohea of Freehand Drawing, etc, are being tanght. E. M. BLAKE, 4 160 Architect; THE "BED CROSS" PRESERVING COMPANY, Chapel Street, South Yarra, Victoria . i^ANNED Tomatoes, equal to American, \J and at same prico ; nlso Peacheß, Pears, Apricots, of the finest quality, and m heavy syrup. All , theße goods* are manufactured under the supervision of Mr George James Ward, late of California. The Jams, JellieH, Pickles, To mat a Sauce, and Assorted Sauces of this Company are well known to be better than any im- ported, 5 213 THE ASHBURTON Woollen Manufacturing Co., Ltd. SUBSCRIBED CAPITAL, £11,000 DIRECTORS: G. H. Greenwood, Chairman, Geo. Jalmebon C. J. Harper H. Fbiedlander A. Habbison John OnE ■ ■>. 1). H. BboWn. fT^HE Dlreotors are prepared to reoelve DEPOSITS at the following rates of Interest : — ir nxed for 12 montna Bevon per cent If fixed for 6 months six per cent If deposited at call five per oent J. H, TWENTY MAN, Seoretary. John Russell HAS great pleasure m announcing to the residents of Aehburton and the Poblio m general that he haa removed to the Block known as. the TOWN HALL, io East street, where ho haa opened out a Choice Selection of DRAPERY, MEN'S CLOTHING, Ac, suitable for every ciaßß. AN INSPECTION INVITED. Prices defy the World. Come and judge for yourselves. o°lsl



New Zealand Fire and Marine Insurance Company Established , ... 1859. CAPITAI/ — ONE MILLION, THE PEEMIER & WEALTHIEST COLONIAL COMPANY, NOTED FOB PROMPTNESS AND LIBEBALITY. FIRE AND MABINE BISKS. ALSO,— RISKS ON GROWING CROFS. THRESING , [MACHINES, &c, accepted at lowest current rates. GEORGB~~JAMESON, AGENT, ASHBUBTON.



ASK ¥@0B SBOGER FOR Si tT\ a /J\ \n.z. industrial gazette A^V ' I S MJm\ %" Tho blending is entirely aUen- BSL I wGiS M 4h&*®*&\ %dcd to by Mr. Nelson hiirtself, ▼ "r~ m. ▼▼▼■▼ g yjffiUS*C L who is a Taster of great cxperi- mm mffluSl V? enco, and has had a special INI TLJC mm sKS^ 223 £&« training m tho art." IIN inc. ja / r HufflA TIMABTJ HERALD. IJI m B M f*7Snr''i^ !*i\ "This firm deserves the sup- w\f^\ |^ • \3 E M ■ 52!2cL \ port cfall purchasers of Tea V/ Kl— E M lEIEMM'rr^X as the articlo they oflcr is Xf #/? Li®JSsS^kl<i\ to anything wo o /<^ IjEHTI^X % have seen m this Colony." *\\Jc> a Sin nSoS^ln ?\. press. \\\A^ /^ '^bIS^S: % fessional .Taster and THOUGH i^^y* l^^^^^^E-^\ - jl^ 0U p e RICES: BY ALL i^^^w^^^^^^^^^i 2/8 3/- PORE BLENDED TEAS. AUCKLAND, WE lI^GTON, C HRIST3HURCH, DUNEDIN. AGENTS EYERYWHEREo SOLD IN ASHBURTON BY H-M.CAESON, HENRY ZANDER l&nd the principal storekeepers.



SPRING WHEAT. I have for sale good cloan samples of Tuscan and Lammas. DRAIN AND FIELD PIPES- TOABKIVE, EX "OPAWA" AND OTHER VESSELS- CLOVER AND TURNIP SE3SPS ALL OF BEST QUALITY OBTAINABLE. GEORGE JAMES OF ASHBURTON.



M c OALLIJM & CO. "TT T"E are now landing, ex " Maud Graham," a Cargo of Flrst-olftas KAURI W FLOODING, LINING, SHELVING, and other Bizes In PRIME OONDITION. We have also to hand Large Supplies of RED and WHITE PINE TIMBER, all elzas. : A L S o,— NEWCASTLE COAL, WESTPORT COAL, AND MOUNT SOMERS GOAL Out PAINTING and HOUSE DEOORA.TIFG DEPARTMENT is replete with EVERY REQUISITE. ESTIMATES GIVEN. McCallum and Co., TIMBER AND COAL MERCHANTS, PAINTERS, PAPER- HANGERS, GLAZIER^ Etc., EAST STREET ABHBURTON, W. H. ; COLLINS, Manager,



THE PUBLIC TRUST OFFICE OF NEW ZEALAND OFFER. REAT ADVANTAGES TOT)^7 ID Q A TVf C bout *° make their wills, and desiring to secure the JrJuXvOUl^lD faithful execution of their last wishes. about to marry and make provision by marriage A JjiAiDUIN O contract or settlement. • . . TOT 3pl T? Qfl IVF Q contemplating the settling of their estate, or of a 1 HiJaOLJIN O sum or sumß of money by trust deed, "17 "H CJ r\ TVT Q desirous of constituting trusts for charitable or JT IjIaOUIND benevolent objeots. Tfl CnDEIPfcl TDIIOTCCO holding moneys m trust for persons IU rUftllUll inUOILLO resident m this colony.  All bocli should obtain detailed information from the PTJBLIO RTJSTEE, Custom House Quay, Wellington, or from ■bCLAND, BARNB, AND CO., CHRISTOHUROH, Or D. M. ROSS, TIMARU. Winter Drapery," "Winter Drapery.' CALL AND SEE MITCHELL AND TURNER'S Dress Goods, Trimmings to matoh OALL AND SEE MITCHELL AND TURNER'S Ruga and Blankets ' OALL AND SEE MITCHELL AND TURNER'S Flannels and Flauettes i, . OALL AND SEE MITCHELL AND TURNER'S Ladles' and Children's Ulsters and Jackets ' : OALL AND SEE MITCHELL AND TURNER'S Shawls and Far Capes OALL AND SEE MITCHELL AND TURNER'S Mltta., Gloves, and all classes Woollen Good?, splendid Stock OALL AND SEE MITCHELL AND TURNER'S Mens' and Boys' Overcoats, Suite, Socks, Pants, arid Shirta. SPECIAL NOTlCE— Gentlemen wanting Salts to measure, should call end look over a first-class lot of Home and Colonial Tweed samples, Measure taken and ft ' guaranteed. N.B.— A splendid line of Tweed Trousers at Al " Value " lQa 6i. BOOTS. BOOT?. BOOTS. None but firßt-claes makes kept ; a good article at a fair figure 1 MITCHELL AND TUENER, Tanked Street, fTIHE Undersigned has now for SALE, by Bag or per Too, a splendid line of Prime Blue Derwent Potatoes, Grown on good ground, and warranted to give satisfaction. BANSOME and SIMS and HOBNSBY'S PLOUGH SHAKES, (ALL SIZES.)



LOW 'VITALITY. DR. CHURCHILL'S Syrup of Hypophoßphite of Lime prescribed by the faculty for the cure of Consumption, Chronic Cough and General Debility. IT contains two of the principal In- gradients necessary for building up the Human Frame, and which are' con- sidered deficient m the above complcints, viz., Phosphorus and Lime. It cannot be too highly recommended for Delicate Children, Dr. Churchill's Compound Byrnp of HYPOPHOBPHITEB la real Brain Food, and m oases of MußOular and Nervous Exhaustion hrs acquired ft worldwide reputation. Each bottle btars D*. Churchill's dignature. Price, 4fr • Prepared only by? Swan, Chemist, Rob Oabtiolionb, P>b«b Mount Somers Coal I AM now m a position to Bupply COAL at considerably reduced rates. In anticipation of a LARGE DEMAND during the coming season, I have. made PRICES such that no one need want FUEL; and until farther notice will eqpply at Per trnok load at Mount Somers Railway Station, per ton... m 12s Stations on Mount Somers line, freight added. Aehburton, per truck, per ton 15s Tinwald „ ,i 16b Winslow  m 16a Hinds  „ 17b Baling „ „ 17a 6d Dromoro „ „ 16a Uhertsey „ „ 16s 6d termTljash. booking extra. In Ashburton retail quantities delivered to Customers' residences, at 20a per ton, OABH. All Information to bo obtained from, and orders left with MB JOB*! G. BESTELL, WEST STREET, Whom I have appointed my Agent, and who will sell at above raxes FOR CASH. i *"-JB, F, WBIGBT.



HP HE Novelty Paper Fastener; A full line A 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 I 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 MflHsiWi».x-i«io xr«w c»:*> P .», »*«. j 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. i tlve 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.



Public Notices. "TTEKY 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, Bpeedily 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 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 serial or book form. Estimates and De- signs furnished. GARNET WALGH ) W j; fftTO NAT. J. BARNET | Edltors ' Melbourne, Premier Chambers, 7 Collins Street W. 5 152 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 or Patented American novelties, In Stationers' Specialities & Light Hardware.



MESSRS FRIEDUNDER BROS. \ HAW «> B &AL& THE FOLLOWINO PBOEBBTIBb— : 1 r\ri AOBBS, being B.S, 28686, 28686 at JLUW Alford Forest; Af\f\ AORBS «t ABliborton. 4 t \f\ AOBBS, being p»rt of R.& 7186 at lAJVJ -WUanoi, now oocopiea by Ux V> Adama. LOTS 16, 17, 18,1 and 20 e*ch"contalnlng abontj ah acre, fronting Winter's Boad nM Charles stnetLbeing immediately opposite tbe Belt, Aabbnrton, oonUining i-acre, with Dwelling-lxoaße BBOTIONB Ko 1046, 1047.1060 No 680, 681, with 4- toomol fionse on each Section, Cameron *^TOWH SBOTIONS No 665 and; 666, Park To Let. ttMtl dwlrable PABM inVthe Oamara Dlttriet, containing 616 Acrei, di-rided into Faddoekii with water and good fences. For prioe, teriM. and full parttoulaw apply to the ■adeflßgned. H SALES OFi [HOBSE&, PIGS, CATTLE, PBODUOB, & FUBNITURE ! * SAIcOTDAYS. 18TOQK SAL^BTON TUESDAYS. BAKAIA MONTHLY SALE, let fcTHU PA^ ol tt» monttu FBIEDLANDER BEOS., i?fiTEB WILLIAMS, |Aactione«i



STORAGE, _STORACE. WOOL. WOOL. WOOL. fTWE Undersigned begs to announce to I his numerous friends of Ashburton and tho surrounding distriots that he has jaken oyer the W»T ifiALAND LOAN ANP MER. CAI&rLE A&ENOY CO.'SSTOBES tN;ABItfiXrRTOiiM, "A»ff !§• prepared' to receive Wool and Gr&in fcx STOBAGB or SHIPMENT. : Liberal Gash Advances made on WOOL, GEAIN» SKINS, &c,, tn store or oon- •fgnecl for Sfle. . WpOLPAOKB and OOBNSAOKS at the Lowest Prices, TWINE, , CHAFF, OATS, OILS, LAMPBLACK, &o OKAIN bought and sold. .;r' ,-:. L]Un>: JkHD ESTATK AoKRT. H.Z. Loa&& Mercantile Agency Co . . Union Ihsubahob Company Bbookx'b Shxxf Dip, Eto. Newest Improved Threshing Machioes : rrangedfor. __^ FRED. MAKEIG, 1 35 Ashburton.



5. • ■ ' f p u^ii cNoWceB - . nil ' ' ■ — • " Zealandia" Boots HAVE the Highest Beputatio- m the Colonies. - " .-.enounced at the Indian and Colonial . JBntfbjfidn as tfie FINEST io the Whole ■ .Eihibifion. ■■ ■■ Fer rabstantial wear they arc* the BEST IN THE WORLD. Buy a pair 0 •r ftZEAISANDIAS" and you wilt never me any other Brand. . Ovx Patented "PARAGON BOOT' . wd " INDESTRUCTIBLE TOES." For Boys and Girls are Splendid Line*, for . Hard Wear. None are Genui\e unless branded on theSole ~ And every pair is abaolutely Warranted ? tdj^Ve Good Wear.; Sold by the leading Boot Dealers and Conn try Stores throughout New Zealiiid, and Wholesale by LIGBTBAND, ALLAN & GO. . CHRISTCHURCH.