The Ashburton Guardian.

VOL. VIl.-No 1900

ASHBURTON. TUESDAY, JULY 24. ISBB

PRICE-oNli i'hNNY



— ■— — ■ i»ir mii m-m-mmm—m_imi üblic Notices. B AJE-ER ~1550S BUILDERS, UNDBRTAKBR3, Ao., Corner Wakanui Road and Oass street. - (Next Central Hotei*) Ori at Baker and' Brown's Ooach Faetery " iLtTelock atrea* *. UJ_ BADDLEEYI SADPLEKYI MR A. IRELAND/havin^ removed id premises occupied by Mr Tan Burnett Street, hopes, by strict attention to Pusinesß, to merit a share of publio patronage. THE LOWEST PRICES CHARGED. Every requisite m the Trade kept m Stook. Farmers and others will now have opportunity of SADDLERf r suoh LOW PRIOES as were never before offered m Ashburton. Repairs executed on moat teaeonable terms. AGENT for the new high arm Davis . SEWING MACHINES. Tb,e«only Vertical Feed Machine m the world, li It nas no equal. Sold on, time payments. if required. ll*l9 fc A. 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 ...... I am carrying on the business of GENERAL-; STOREKEEPER. AND • -BUTCHER -I v -.v. **.* exclusively on my own account, without connection , with any FIRM or PEBSOW, or m any way as an AGENT for othere Soliciting a continuance of your favorsj 5 which shall have prompt, .attention, whether left at the Store or forWaMebt - by my cart, now running the Town every morning, - . .., Motto : HONESTY and CIVILITY. 5*38 JAMRS GUDSELL, REID and GRAY, CAMERON STREET. : , f ' ABHBURTON. .'./... " : Makers ot IMPROVED D.FURROW PLOUGHS .i-;..;. (Made of Beat Hammered Scrap Iron, and Winner of First Prize at Melbourne: a Exhibition.) Over 80001 AT /Over 8000 m use. j Eeduobd Pbioes; \ . m use. Extra heavy Mould Boards for ronghoj Land m Stock, Zig-Zag h arrows still maintain theii reputation as the best general purpose - Harrow. Four hundred sets made an- nually. Newly Improved Chaffontters all sizes, with Balance Fly Wheel, fitted with patent cast steel Mouthpiece, m one piece, which can be taken off and replaced by aD ordinary laborer m a few seconds. Cut three lengtbs of chaff. Portable Screw-Press and Baggil Chaffcutter, cuts, riddles, elevates, screei and presses into the bag at one operatiof 1, 2 f js, and 4 Horse aimpl Btrong, 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 It to 17 Coultors. We make largely for Canterbury and North Island. Cahoun's Hand Seed Sower, Farm Drays and Waggons, patent Fenoiog Standards for Folding Sheep, Fencing Wire, Steel, Iron, and Barb Wire. Repairs to all descriptions of Machinery promptly executed on the premiess. Catalogues free on application at Dune* mor any of our Branches- _ v 49163 ASHBURTO GLASS, PAINTS, AND PAPER HA GINGS WAREHOUSE. THE Under igned, having sold . his 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 past eleven years, and solicits a continuance of the same to his successor, J. R. CHAPMAN. Jan.es Craigie PAINTER, GLAZIER, PAPERHANGER SIGNWRITER, &c. and DIRECT IMPORTER OF ALL THE REQUISITES OF THE TRADE, HAVING taken over the Business of Mr J. R. Chapman, I beg to inform the public of Ashburton and District that 1 will keep a Painter's and Paperhanger's Stock m keeping with tho eize and importance of the Town_and Dis- trict. All orders will receive prompt atten. tion and be carefully executed. Workmen sent to any part of the District. —FORSALE.— Newest Designs of PAPERHANGINGS good variety. SUEET GLASS, all sizes, from a 60 ,40 to a 10 ~ 8, m 16 or 21cz or 260z. Britißh Plate, Silvered Plate (formirrors Rougn Plato, Colored, Obscured, and Ornamental Sheet, OakVarnißh, Carriage Varnish, &c. , White and Red Lead, il* Colors, Mixed Paints m Tins,' Brushes crim, &c. &o. Paint mixed to any Shade. Advice to quantity freely given. THE ABHBURTON~GLASB, PAINTY AND PAPEBHANGINbS WARE- HOUSE, • "



ASHBU&ION. rXHE nENTBAL TJOTftL, Proprietor ... „ W. Redmond A Comfortable Family and Commercial Hotel. Private Suites for Families Good Billiard Room, Drinks at Front Bar, 3d. Lunch Free at 12 o'clock. Choicest ilrands of Liquors. Special terms per week. As Byron cays— 1 never, no, I never, Saw any man so yellow, How's your liver ? (Yellow Dwarf.) TAKE MOORE'S PILLS, Christchurch, March 9tb, 1887. I am happy to testify to the value of yonr Liver and Stomachic Pills, having used them for the last fourteen years, and can recommend them to every household with every confidence.— J. G. Gabfobth. Sola Agent for Ashburton, — OHAS. NEATE, Pharmaceutical Chemist. 7 166 / 1 E. M. BLAKE, ARCHITECT. Office : Montgomery's Buildings, East street. Entrance: Bdbnett. Street. ,8 34 *TIO MEET THE TIMES C. TRUCKLE, PROPRIETOR of the Prince Alber* Boarding - House, Wills Street, Ashburton, next Oddfellows' Hall, while thanking his many F riends and Customers for their liberal support for the past 10 years, solicits a continuance of the Bame,. 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 ASHBURTON COAL AND FIREWOOD DEPOT RS. BEAN m thanking his Friends >, for the liberal patronage bestowed npon him for the last six yoara, bogs to inform thorn and all the inh'abitante of Ashburton that he is still prepared to deliver promptly all orders tor Newcastle, Westport, Brunner, and Malvern Coal, Firewood, Poets and Kails, Stakes, Strainers, Oatß, Bran, Chaff, Potatoeß, Chick Wheac, &c, &c, at the lowest possible quotations. Note the address : — R, S. BEAN, West street, 5 266 Next Bank of Australasia. Gharles Bay, MECHANICAL ENGINEER REPAIRS Gnns, Sewing Machines Lawn Mowers. Pumps, etc. BICYCLES and TRICYCLES repaired and , extras kept on hand BICYCLES FOR SALE. Engineering m all its Branches. ♦ Opposite CENTRAL HOTEL, Wakanui Road. 5*2 ' MUSIC. REDUCTION m TERMS. Lessons from £1 Is per Quarter. MR J. H. B HOOKS 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 tuned and repaired, also bought and sold on Commission. A reduction made for two or more pupils m ono family. Particulars on application to J. H. BROOKS, 6+62 » Peter Street. D. McFarlane, GROCE R, ASHBURTON. * MY MANY THANKS ARE Tendered to my numerous Cos tomers and the Publio generally for the liberal support accorded me at my Clearing Sale last Saturday, and also to my East Street Patrons who found their way to Burnett street;, 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 suoh a success I Intend continuing it for. another FOUR WFEKS, during which time my Customers will have the advantage of buying Goods without the extra duty of the new Tariff placed thereon (a3 now charged by other stores,) Therefore you may depend upon getting BARGAINS. It is a great pleasure to me to see my Customers walking out of my establishment with large Parcels and smiling faces for a small outlay, and I confidently assert — without gUBh, blow, or bunkum — that I sell twenty-five per cent, cheaper than ANY OTHER HOUSE? and shall continue to do so for another Month. Therefore Don't delay, Parohaee while you may, And lay m a Btcck for a rainy day. D. M C FAKLANE, WHOLESALE AND FAMILY GROCER, ONLY ADDRESS— , BURNEET STREET] I Ashburton J



ASHBURTON " GUARDIAN. 'J DUNEDIN AGENOY. Itfl-R R. T. WHEELER, Stafford Street, Dunedln, has been appointed onr Agent and will be able to arrange terms with advertisers for contraot advertise- ments. — . - W. H. Paget. BLACKSMITH ; "^^^^^^~ : . [SMITH,. \ Burnett Stbbbt, next "Mall" Office. BEGS to announce that he has taken over the Coaoh Building and Wheel- wright Branch, lately oarrled on by H. Peat, and will oontlnue all branches of the above business as before. All kinds of Buggies, D.ays, or Carts made and re- paired. Agricultural Implements repaired promptly. Horses Shod with skill and care, w. hTpaget. ASHBURTON DRUG COMPANY'S POISONED WHEAT, Prepared by J. M. CAMBRIDGE'S patented prooess; — .. ( Copy of a letter reoelved from the Chairman Rangltata Road Board :— To the Manager Aahburton Drug Oonv pany, Limited. Dear Sit, — So far as I can judge at present, the Poisoned Wheat supplied this Season la far superior to any previously obtained. It is a nioe olean bright Bample of Wheat, and does not stick together. Yours truly, O. J. HARPER, 5 64 Chairman Rangitata Road Board. %• GREAT EXCITEMENT 1 1 1 WHERE ? AT HAVES & GO'S BECAUSE they must CLEAR ATiAN ENORMOUS SACRIFICE £2000 j Worth of Goods m a Month, and ta do this they must give Goods at Priceß never heard of ln . . Ashburton, Bargains. Bargains. Bargains.! In every [Department, consisting of — Dresses, Velveteens, FlaDnels, Blankets Calico, Shirtings. Corsets, Hats and Jackets, Ulsterß, Skirts, Clothing, Boots, &&of. f &c. The whole to be offered at STAKTLING PRICES that must oomraand a Great Sale. P.S.— You are kindly Invited toflnspeot the Goods and compare priceß, Hayes and Co,, P pcade - and East Street A HBURTON



EVENING CLASSES are being held at my Offioe, Montgomery's Build- ings, Barnett Street, on MONDAYS, WEDNESDAYS, and FRIDAYS, from 7i 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 CROS3" PRESERVING COMPANY, . Chapel Street, South Yarra, Victoria. CANNED Tomatoes, equal to American, and at same price ; also Peaches, Pears, Apricots, of the finest quality, and ih: heavy syrup. All theße "goods are manufactured under the bu per vision of j Mr George James Ward, late of California, Jams, Jellies, Pickles, Tomata 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 Aehburton and the Publio m general' that he has removed to the Block known as the TOWN HALL, Id East street, where he has opened out a Choice Seleotlon of DRAPERY, MEN'S CLOTHING, &c, suitable for every ciaas AN INSPECTION INVITED. J Prices defy the World. Come and judge for yourselves. 5°151 THE AbHBTJRTON Woollen Manufacturing Co., Ltd. SUBSCRIBED CAPITAL, £11,000 DIRECTORS: G. H. Gbeenwood, Chairman, Geo. Jameson C. J. Harper H. Fbikdlandbb A. Habbison John Obb D. H. Bbown. ' npHE Directors are prepared to reoeive 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. TWENTYMAN, Seoretary. LEVIATHAN RAILWAY mE MPEJRANOE TTO TEL (Opposite the Railway Station), DUNEDIN MRS SILK - - Proprietress, Begs to Inform her friends and the Fublio generally that she has purchased the above Hotel, and respectfully solicits a share of their support. The Hotel 1b the largest and most com- modious of Its kind In Dunedln, and oan offer accommodation not to be excelled ; having been thoroughly renovated since the new proprietress took possession ; and will now be fonnd most oomfortable. VISITORS Will find every civility and accommoda- tion, and the aim of the Proprietress will be to give her patrons every satisfaction. N.B. — Refreshments can be obtained m the shape of Tea, Coffee, and Cocoa on arrival: and Guests wlahlng to go array by early train can depend on being called i In ample time, If tbey will only make their wishes known. 4 156 ASHBURTON JIGH SCHOOL. ESTABLISHED 1881; Teaching Staef, * Boys' School. — Mr J. E. Buchanan,. Ist B. A., University College, London. Girls' School.— Miss Satjndbrs, Canter- bury College, Ohrlstohuroh ;. Miss Gbubb, Trinity College, Dublin. AT this Institution pupils of both lexes hava the opportunity of acquiring the elements of a liberal edu- cation. The subjects of Study are those usually tanght at Secondary Schools ; but the ordinary coarse may be modified to meet special oases, If m the interest of the Pupils such a plan ia judged advis- able. The year Is divided Into thy "9 termß. All fees are payable m advac.o. per term Pupils under 12 years of age ... £2 2a  over 12 years of age ... £2 16s Muslo (extra) ... ... ... £1 Is Fee or attending muslo (only), ... £2 2s Drawing and Painting (only) ... £1 Is A term's notice rpqulred before the removal of a pupil. The seoond term oommences on Monday, 28th May. Pnplls will assemble at 9.30 a.m. For further details apply to the Head- qufltar.



: .. . '■ ■' • mm^^^^mmmmm^mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm^imimaesma^.^a—maaa— mamma t New Zealand Fire and Marine Insurance Company s ________ Established . 1859. CAPITAL ONE MILLION. THE PREMIER & WEALTHIEST COLONIAL COMPANY, &OTED FOR PROMPTNESS AND LIBERALITY. FIRE AND MABINB BISKS. ALSO,— RISKS ON GROWING CROPS. T.IRESING [MACHINES, &c, accepted at lowest current rates^ GEORGE JAMESON, AGENT, ASHBUETON.



M°OALLTJM & CO. WE are now landing, ex " Maud Graham," a Cargo of First-class KAUR FLOORING, LINING, SHELVING, and other sizes In PRIMI OONDITION. We have also to hand Large Supplies of RED and WHITE PINI TIMBER, all sizes. A L S O,— NEWCASTLE COAL, WESTPORT COAL, AND MOUNT SOMERS COAI Our PAINTING and HOUSE DECORATING DEPARTMENT is replete wltl EVERY REQUISITE. ESTIMATES GIVEN. McCallum and Co., TIMBEE AND COAL MEEC HANTS, PATNTEES, PAPER- HANGERS, GLAZIER*, Etc., EAST STREET ASHBURTON. W. H. COLLINS, Manager, THE PUBLIC IRUST OFFICE OF NEW ZEALAND OIFFEIft REAT _4II>VAjXT-4_«_E-S TOT_) Tj* T\ Q f\ TVT Q bout to make their wills, and desiring to seoure the X -UJaOUI l O faithful execution of their last wisheß. HTA "D T7 J3 C A IVT Q about to marry and make provision by marriage IU X JujAOUINO contract or settlement. TT. T^PI^QniNFQ contemplating the settling of their -estate, or of a X\J X JuliOvJlN O sum or sums of money by trust deed. TH T}T*?T}QfMVTQ desirous of constituting trusts for charitable or IU X JZ-AOvJINO benevolent objects. TO FOREIGN TRUSTEES S^SX"' "" per " oni All Buch should obtain detailed information from the PUBLIC RUSTEE, Custom House Quay, Wellington, or from AOLAND, BARNS, AND CO., CHRISTCHURCH, Or D. M. ROSS, TIMARU. Winter Drapery." '" Winter Drapery CALL AND SEE MITCHELL AND TURNER'S |DreßS Goods, Trimmings to matoh OALL AND SEE MITCHELL AND TURNER'S Rags and Blankets OALL AND SEE MITOHELL AND TURNER'S , ' Flannels and Flanetteß OALL AND SEE' MITOHELL AND TURNER'S Ladles' and Children's Ulsters and Jackets OALL AND SEE MITOHELL AND TURNER'S Shawls and Fuc Ospea OALL AND SEE MITOHELL AND TURNER'S Mitts., Glofeß, and all classes Woollen Goods, Bplendid Stock OALL AND SEE MITOHELL AND TURNER'S Mens' and Boys' Overcoats, Suits, Seeks, Panto, and Shirts. SPEOIAL NOTlCE— Gentlemen wanting Salts to meaoiTe should oall and look over a firat-olsss lot of Home and Colonial Tvreed samples. Mea.nre taken and guaranteed, N.B. —A splendid line of Tweed Trousers at Al " Value " 10s 6d. BOOTS. BOOT". BOOTS. None but first-class makes kept ; a good artlole at a fair figure MITCHELL AND TURNER, Tancred Street. I rpHE Undersigned has now for SALE, by Bagor per Ton, a splendid line of [ Prime Blue Derwent Potatoes Grown on good ground, and warranted to give satisfaction. BANSOME and SIMS andHORNSBYS PLOUGH SHAEES, (ALL SIZES.) SPRING WHEAT. I have for Bale good olean samples of Tuscan and Lammas. DRAIN AND FIELD PIPES* TO ABEIVE, IX "OPAWA" AND OTHER VESSELS- CLOVER AND TURNIP SEEDS ALL OE BEST QUALITY OBTAINABLE. GEORGE J AMES OF ASHBURTON. ASK YOUR iiOGER FOR ! \\k I \sXTa. V ■ Bk\ GTS S, /jA _ ff /JY \ N.Z. INDUSTRIAL GAZETTE A-_IT I qA6 ff BJm\ m " The blendhiK is entirely alten- QgL ■ QCbU __T t_§3itfZZ*t\ %ded to by Mr. Nelson himself, w ~ w -A- ff /fei_^s3_ who is a Taster of great experi- ff BuAQArW^a ence, and has had a special IN THF ff Bt<W-%W2&m\ training m the art." ii>i imc B B_U__^i \ TIHARTJ HERALD. \Ji* __^ _ ff B r filfl hnßpi \ m " T^'* A"™ deserves the stip- r |r fl |_> 1 \J B B -s^feteKtesxK \ «_ port o*4ll purchasers of Tea \m* f"\ W ff Bm rBSS^ilMi «*\ mas ll ' a artic, ° tne y °ncr 5s __f B mj t*^__V^fW^,^\ ' m su P ei ' or to ' anything we _._) ff B/*' l^zSE&SaKj M» have seen m this Colony." • fc \ 0> ff V/c / r/mSS_f_ln \\ % press. O^ ff Buf i_2^ffi3SSsKL X %\ fessio,wl , Taster and THOUGH ' J^-^^^-^^^^^l^&^X^^ : BY ALL ffi/jf'^ll?^ 3/- PORE BLEHDED TEASI' AUCKLAND, WE L! GTON, CHRIST3HURCH, DUNEDIN. AGENTS EVERYWHERE SOLD IN ASHBURTON BY EM. CABSON, HENRY ZANDER And the principal storekeepers.



Public Notices. j VERY little medicine of any other kind required if LAMPLOUGH'S PYRETIC SALINE is at hand, and taken as occasions aripe. It is the cure and PREVENTIVE of most diseases incident to Tropical and Colonial life. It allayß thirst and cools and vitalises the blood m a remarkable manner, speedily removing Constipation, Feverishness, Fevers, Head- ache, Vomiting, and Liver troubles. Station proprietors, flockmasters, and all residing m up-country stations should be provided with it. Ask your merchant to send regular supplies with your other etores, as it is invaluable to all. Bold 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 WALOH ) m , tnM NAT. J. BARNET j tLaitoTß ' Melbourne, Premier Chambers, 7 Collins Street W. 5 102 ■ », ~ 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. 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 b_ 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. LOW VITALITY. DR. CHURCHILL'S Syrup of Hypophosphite of Lime prescribed by the faculty for the cure of Consumption, Chronic Congh and General Debility. IT contains two of the principal In* gredlonts necessary for building up the Human Frame, and which are con- Bidered deficient m the above complaints, viz., Phosphorus and Lime. It cannot be too highly recommended for Delicate Children, Dr. Churchill's Compound Syrup of HYPOPHOSPHITES le real Brain Food, and m oases of Muscular and Nervous Exhaustion hps acquired a world-wide reputation. Eaoh bottle bears D_\ Churchill's signature. Price, 4fr Prepared only by! Swan, Chemist, Bob Oastiouone, Pa*«s BAKER AND CO. ' TIMBER AND COAL MERCHANTS, WEST STREET, ASHBURTON. DESIRE to announce to tho Inhabitants of Aahburton and surrounding districts that they have opened a TIMBEB and COAL YARD, opposite Mr George Jameson's Grain Store- West street, and are prepared to supply ai I o<«uißes of BUILDING MATERIAL, m large or small quantities, to suit purchasers. RED, WHITE, and BLACK PINE, <wd TOTARA. GALVANISED CORRUGATED IRON m all lengths, and beßt brands. MOULDINGS, ARCHITRAVES, SKIRTINGS. POSTS and RAILS, STAKES, and all Fencing Material. COAL: Westport Coal, Newcastle Coal, Mount Somers Coal. Fiiewood m long or ehort lengths. Agents m Ashburton for Wilson's Portland Cement and Hydraulio Lime. Notk Address : — BAKER AND CO. Opposite Mr G. JAMESON'S Grain Store -rr - . West street, It



'■■'■' Public notice-. "Zealandia" Boots HAVE the Highest Beputatio- io the Colonies. ..enounced at the Indian and Colonial Exhibition as the FINEST ia the Whole Exnibittani "-' For substantial wear they are the BEST IN THE WORLD. Buy a pair o v ZEALANDtAS " and you will never use <mypti?er Brand. Onr Patented •« PARAGON BOOT' and " INDESTRUCTIBLE TOES." For Boys and Girls are Splendid Line- for Hard Wear. Nope are Genui\e unless branded on theSole '"'"' . And every pair is absolutely Warranted to give Good Wear. Sold by the leading Boot Dealers and Cquntry Stores througoout New Zealand, and Wholesale by UGUTBAUD, ALLAN & CO. CHRISTCHURCH. STORACE._STORACE. WOOL. WOOL. WOOL. THE Undersigned begs to announce to his : numerous friends of Ashburton and tho surrounding districts that he has aken over the B%W ZEALAND LOAN AND MER- CANTILE AGENCY CO.'S STORES IN ABHBURTON, And la prepared to reoeive Wool and Grain fcrBTpBAGE or SHIPMENT. Liberal Cash Advances made on WOOL, GRAIN, SKINS, &o„ In store or con- signed for Sale, WOOLPACKS and CORNSACKS at the Lowest Prioes, TWINE, CHAFF, OATB, OILS, LAMPBLACK, &c, QKAIN bought and sold; Land md Estate Agent. AGENT~FOR-- N .Z. Loan & Mercantile Agency Co Union Insurance Company . Brooke's Sheep Dip, Eto. Newest Improved Threshing Machines rranged for* ERED. MAKEIG, 1 35 Ashburton. ~~~' MESSRS FRIEDLANDER BROS. HAVE FOR, BALE— 5 DOUBLE-FURROW PLOUGHB (second band) O BBTS 4-LBAP HAB ROWS (new) -| TX- 1 DRAY Iseoond-hand) IFARIC DRAT with FRAME (seoond hand) -i SPRING CART (new) 1 AMERICAN WAGGON (a cond-hand) £A REAPERS and BINDERS by MeCormack V J Hotusb/, and Wood (second-hsad) Prime Oamaru Derwent Potatoes Hf BAGS OR BY THB TON. GROWN IN LL^BSXpNE GROTJNDd. Skin Sales. WE HOLD FOETNIGHTLT SALES o» SKINS THROUGHOUT THE bEASON ON THE FOLLOWING DATES:— July 27th, August 10th and 24th, Feptember 7ih and 21st, Ootober sth and 19tb, November 2nd, 16tb, and 30th SALES OP HORSES, PIGS, CATTLE, PRODUCE, & FURNITURE o~ SATUEPAXS. STOCK SALES ON TUESDAYS. RAKAIA MONTHLY SALE— first Thursday of the Month FRIEDLANDER BROS.. PETER WILLIAMS, Auctions,