The Ashburton Guardian.

A.SHBURTOTS. WEDNESDAY, AUGUST ~~S9. 1888

PRIGE-UNE PffiNNY - ?

VOL. VIl.-No 1931



Public Notices BUILDERS, UNDERTAKERS, 40,, Cornor Wafcanui Road aDd Oms flttMtj (N«XT (JHJfTRAL HOTBTj.) • ■ Or at Baker and Brown's Ooach Factory flavelock street lljf WHY ! WHATS O'COiSTNELL DOING NOW? SELLING HORSE ( LOTHB from IBs Od WATfcRP&OOJT OIL6KIS BUITB , frcm ... „ J2a 3d OALICOTBNTa from 12a fid And everything else m tin Trade equally cneap j and all his own make. Let ns go and see P. O'CON NELL'S Al Tent Depot Where is his Shop ? Why, 00 MPTON'B BUILDINGB Moore Street, Ashbarton, 6*2 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 aßaure them I am carrying on the business of GENEKAL STOREKEEPER AND BUTCHER exclusively on my own account, without connection with any FIRM or PEttSON, or m any way as an AGENT for others Soliciting a continuance of your favors, which shall have prompt J attention, whether left at the Store or forwarded by my cart, now running the Town every morning, " Moiro : HONESTY and CIVILITY. 5*38 JAMES GUDSELL. REID and GBAY, CAMERON STREET^ ABHBURTON. Makers oTTmPIWVED~D..FU.BBOW PLOUGHS (Made of Best Hammered Sorap Iron, and Winner of First Prize at Melbourne Exhibition.) Over 8000 \ AT / Over 8000 m use. /Reduced Pbioes;! m dm, Extra heavy Mould Boards for Land m Stock, Zig-Zag Eswows still maintain the!' reputation as the best general purpose Harrow. Four hundred sets made an* nually. Newly Improved Ohaffoutters all sizes, with Balance Fly Wheel, fitted with patent cast steel Mouthpiece, m one piece, whiob can be taken off and replaced by ao ordinary laborer fn a few seconds. Cut three lengths of chaff. Portable Screw-Presa and Baggi* Cbaffcutter, cuts, riddles, elevates, screei and presses into the bat; at one operation 1, 2, 3, and 4 Horse-Powers., simpl strong, and easily drawn, universally throughou New Zealand. Jointed Pulverising Disc Farrows, ovei 700 m use. 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, Cahoun's Hand Seed Sower, Farm Drays 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 premiesß. _ Catalogues free on application at Dune- in or any of our Branches 4°163 ASHBURTO GLASS, PAINTS, AND PAPEEHA GINGS WAREHOUSE. THE Under igned, having sold is Stock-in-Trade and Goodwill of the I above Business to James Cbaigie, • ! j Timaru, begs to thank his friends and thf public for the support accorded to him foi the past eleven years, and solicits continrance of the same to his successor. - J. R. CHAPMAN. Janoes Craigie PAINTER, GLAZIER, PAPERHANGER SIGN WRITER, &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 Distriofc that i wll keep a Painter's and Paperhanger's Stock ho keepSg with tho size and importance of the Town and Din- lrict. All orders will receive prompt atten. tion and be oarefully executed. Workmen sent to any part of the District. —FOR SALE.— Newest Deaigoßof PAPERHANGINGB good variety. SHEET GLASS, all sizes, from a 60 40 to a 10 x 8, m 16 or 21 oz or 260z. British Plate, Silvered Plate(formirrora Rouga Plato, Colored, Obßcured. ana Ornamental Sheet, Oak Varnish, Carriage Varnish, &c, White and Red Lead, i c Colors, Mixed Paints m Tins, Brushes crim, &c. &o. Paint mixed to any Shade. Advice to quantity freely given. THE ABHBURTON~GLASB, PAINT& i AND PAPEBHANGINUS WABE, iHOUSBI,



Public Notice 3 REMOVAL. MRS n TI MJfO beKB t0 announoe to )J» J her Patrons and thp Public generally, that she han removed to those more commodious promißea, formerly known as the Lyttelton Boardinghonse, Cameron Street, and trusts to merit a fair share of public patronage by keeping a good Table »nd a comfortable Houde All cooking done m his usual good Btyle by Mb S. Timmo. 7*lll General Auctioneers, Land and Estate Agents, 20, Collins Street, West, Melbourne, Are prepared to undertake Balea of free- hold Property, Household Forniture,'Mer chandise, etc Liberal advances made on goods for unreserved sa'e. Monthly lists of Property for sale, or to let, issued free Loans negotiated, Absentees represented, Insurances effected, charges moderate, settlements prompt. Land Bales con- ducted. 7 100 £?1 to £}/( ** BR da y to be made by 3DX eb^t person* of either sex, In tbeir owb localities, at work for us New boeitess. All meet with wonderfnl suc- oeae. Any one oan do the work. Capital not requited. We will start you. Oulfa't worth £1 mailed free. The employment ia particularly adapted to the region In I whioh this publication circulates. Bays and girls earn nearly a much as men, Full particulars and instructions mailed free. Now is the time—- don't delay, but write to na at onoe. Address Stlnson and On., Portland, Maine/United States. 8 106 • WO MEET THE TIMES. C. TRUCKLE, PROPRIETOR of the Prince Albert Jf Boarding - House, Wills Street, Ashburton, next Oddfellows' Hall, while thanking his many triends and Customers for their liberal support for the past 10 years, solicits a continuance of the same. Board and Lodging, 16s, 18s pet week, or 3s per day. Pinners only, 4a per week. Good accommodation for Families, and private rooms for Ladies. 7 52 MUSIC. REDUCTION IN TERMS. Lessons from £1 Is per Quarter. MR J. H. BBOOKS ia 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 Bold on Commission. A reduction mado for two or more pupils m one family. Particulars oil application to J. H. BROOKS, 6+62 Peter Street, 30,000 FEUIT TEEES. No Christchurcn Woolly; Aphis or Eaagiora Scale Blight. THOS.~SEALY NURSERYMAN, ASHBURTON HAS now ready for this Seasons Planting by far the Largest and ; Best Stock of Fruit Trees m Canterbury, probably m the Colony, consisting of— APPLE TREES PEAR TREES PLUM TREES PEACH TREES CHERRY TJREES APRICOT TREES Quinces, Walnuts, Filberts, Grape Vines, &c, &c, well grown robust tree and grafted on the best stocks. Also large quantity of Berry Fruits of all kind and an innumerable quantity of FORES! and SHELTEB TREES, Roses, Orna mental Trees, Shrubs, Roots, &c, &c. great variety. MESSR S J. SEALY & CO., Seedsmei East strce continue to act. on my behal m Town, ?nd all orders, &c, entrusted to them shall have prompt attention. DERCR VHTYR PRICED CATALOGUES ON APPLICATION. THOMAS SEALY, River Bank, Ashburton, Fronting south approach to Traffic Bridg 5 D. McFarlane, GROCER, ASHBURTONi MY MANY THANKS 4 RE Tendered to my numerous Cus il. tomers and the Public generally for he liberal support accorded me at my Clearing Sale last Saturday, and also to my Eaßt 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 WBEKS, during whioh time my Customers will have the advantage of buying Goods without the extra duty of the new Tariff placed thereon (as now charged by other stores,) Therefore you may depend upon getting BARGAINS. It Is a great pleasure to me to eoe my Oiißtomers walking out my establishment with large Parcels and smiling faoeß for a email outlay, and I confidently assert- without gush, blow, or bunkum — thab I soil twenty-five per cent cheaper than ANY OTHER HOUSE, and] shall continuefito do bo for another Month, Therefore Don't delay, Purohaie while you may, And lay In a stock for a rainy day. D. ICEARLANE, WHOLESALE AND FAMILY GROCER, ONLY ADDRESS- BURN EET STREET ASHBURTON, ;•



Public Notices. /\ B. M. BLAKE, ARCHITECT. Ofhob: Montgomery's Buildings, East street: ENTBANOE ; BOBNBXT STKEET. 884 W. H. Pag-et. _-c-r^^^^fe^aa^- BLACKSMITH Burnett Stbbkt, next "Mall" Offioe. BEGS to announce that he has takon over the Coach Building and Wheel- wrighfc Branch, lately carried on by H. Peat, and will continue all branches of the above business as before. All kinds of Buggies, Dtays, or Cartß made and re- paired . Agricultural Implements repaired promptly. Horses Shod with skill and care. w. iTpaget. Trees, Trees, Trees mHE Undersigned begs to thank his J. numerous Friends and Customers for tbelr past favors, and oalla their special attention to hia extensive stock of FRUIT AND FORE3T TREES of all sorts. N.B. —Planting done by contract, and all Treeß supplied and planted by me will be guaranteed for 12 months. Fruit Trees pruned and gardens kept In order by the week or by the year. 40,000 Cup- Maorooarpn, 1 year old, 20,000 ditto, 2 years old. 24,000 Plnue Insignia. All orders by post, or left with Mb H. G. Flowgb, Confectioner, East Street, shall receive my prompt attention. James Porter, CLIFTON NURSERY, 4 192 Allonton, Ashburton. Ashburton Drug Company, li, J. M. CAMBRIDGE, Pharmaceutical Chemist, IWISH to notify that, following the example of the Urocers, Drapers, and other Traders, and to meet the very limited capacity of the public for spending money, I have made a thorough revision of my prices, and although the new Cus- toms Tariff impoeea a duty of nearly 27 per cent on patent medicines, I have decided to adhere to the old prices as far as possible, DRUGS In daily use, as Cod Liver Oil, Glycerine* Linseed Meal, etc, I have bought largely, and am selling at one half the price oharged by my predecessor, and for every article my price for the finest quality will be found as low, and generally lower, than it can be purchased elsewhere. < DISPENSING Is done with the greatest care, and with Drugs selected for the purpose, and m no case does my charge for medicines exceed the prices now onrrent m any establish- ment m town. VETERINA~ MEDICINES Are still prepared from my original recipes Testimonials as to their value have been freely given me by Livery Stablekeepers, Farmers, Dealers, from Mr John Griger, and other well known breeders. As my experience was gained m a largo veterin- ary establishment, with a member of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons, ana not solely from books, my medicines and advice may be relied on. CREAT EXCITEMENT 1 1 1 "WHERE ? AT HAVES & COS BECAUSE they must CLEAR AT AN ENORMOUS SACRIFICE Worth of Goods m a Mon*,b,i; andj;to][do this they must give Goods|at PricoH nevei heard of m Aahburton. Bargains. Bargains. Bargains. In every constating of— Dresses, Velveteens, FiaDnels, Blankets Calico, Shlrtlngß. Ouraets, Hats and Jaokots, Ulsters, Skirts, Clothing, Bootß, &0., &o. The whole to be offered at STARTLING PRICES that must command a Great Sale. P.S.— You are kindly invited to|lnspeot i the P?ods and oouipare prioaß, Hayes and Co., £ BCADE AND a^hburton;?



Public Notices. HOPE FOR TH E DE A F. — Nloholßon' Improved Patent Artificial Ear Drums. The only sure, easy, and unseen devloe used to permanently restore hearing. Reoommevded by soientifio men of Europe and Amerioa. Write for free Illustrated description book to J. H . Nicholson, Linooln's Inn Chambers, William street, Melbourne. ASHBUBTON "GUARDIAN. 1 ; DUNEDIN AGENCY. ATR R. T. WHEELER, Stafford Street, Dunedln, hai been appointed our Agent and will be ablo to arrange terms with advertisers for contract advertise* mentfl. FOR the Blood istholife— Clark's world famed Blood Mixture, warranted to oleanse the blood from all impurities from whatever causes arising For scrofula, scurvy, skin and blood dieeaees, and scores of all kinds ita effects are. marvel- lous. Thousands of testimonials. Sold m bottles 4s 6d and Us each ty chemints and patent medicine vendors everywhere Sole proprietors : The Lincoln and Midland Counties Drug Co , Lincoln, England 1 11 THE ASHBUETON Woollen Manufacturing Co., Ltd. SUBSCRIBED CAPITAL, £11,000 DIRECTORS: GK H. Greenwood, Chairman, Gko. Jameson C. J. Habper H. Fbirdlandeb A. Habbibon John Obr I>. H. Bbown. nnHE DlreoioTS 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 call five per cent J. H. TWENTY MAN, Seoretary. LEVIATHAN RAILWAY mE mpe;rahok tto t e l (Opposite the Railway Station), DUNEDIN MRS SILK - - Propkibtbess. Bega to inform her friends and the Pablla generally that she has purchaeed the above Hotel, and respectfully BoHoita a share of their support. j Tho Hotel Is the largest and moat com- modious of lie kind m Dunedin, and can offer accommodation not to be excelled ; having been thoroughly renovated since the new proprietress took possession ; and will now be found most 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 oan be obtained m the shape of Tea, Coffee, and Cocoa on arrival : and Guests wlahlug to go away by early train can depend on being called In ample time, if tbev will only make tbelr wishes known. 4 156 EL & E. Oraighead WISH TO ANNOUNCE TO THEIR CUSTOMERS THAT THEY HAVE REMOVED TO COLEMAN'S BUILDINGS, TANCEED STREET. — ALSO— That they have now m Stook a Large and Varied Assortment of TWEEDS, COATINGS, &c, suitable for the present Season, STYLE AND FIT AU THAT CAM BE DESIRED H.&E; CRAIGHEAD TAILORS, TANORED STREET, ASHBURTON. ASHBURTON JIGH SCHOOL ESTABLISHED 1881. Teaching Staep. Boys' School,— Mr J. E. Buchanan, Ist B. A., University College, London. Girls' School. — Miss Satjndbbs, Canter- bury College, Ohristohnrch; Miss Qbubb, Trinity College, Dublin. AT this institution pupils of both taxes hava the opportunity of acquiring the elements of a liberal edu- cation. The subjects of Study are those usually taught at Secondly Schools ; but the ordinary course may be modified to meet epeolal oases, if it? the Interest of ; the Pupils such a plan is judged advis- able. The year is divided into thi\. terms. AH fees are payable In advakio. per term Pupils under 12 years of ago ... £2 2s ,« over 12 years of age ... £2 16b Muslo (extra) £1 1b Fee or attending music (only), ... £2 2a Drawing and Painting (only) ... £1 Is A term's notice required before the removal of a pupil. For fosthes details apply to the Head- ttMtttt



M C CALLJJM & CO. WE are now landing, ex " Maud Graham," a Cargo of First-olass KAURI FLOORING, LINING, SHELVING, and other sizes In tFBIMB CONDITION. We have also to hand Large Supplies of RED and WHITE PINE TIMBER/ all slses. A L S o,— NEWCASTLE COAL, WESTPORT COAL, AND MOUNT SOMERS COAL Out PAINTING and HOUSE DECORATING DEPARTMENT ii replete with EVERY REQUISITE. ESTIMATES GIVEN. McCalluni and Co., TIMBER AND COAL MERCHANTS, PAINTERS, PAPER- HANGERS, GLAZIERS, Etc., EAST ST RBET ASHBUETON. T W. H, COLLINS, Manager. THE PUBLIC 1 RUST OFFICE OF NEW ZEALAND OFFER IfcEAuT A.l>-V r .AJSTA.GOES "D Cr\ TVT C bout to mako tllQir v ? illß » and < ? eßi " n ? to Beonre tne JT J-i JA DUIN D faithful execution of their last wishes . Tfi TDTTTJQniVfQ about t0 marry and mako P r °v iß " lon fa y marriage 1U JrJuJAOUINiD contract or settlement. TOIDI7^DC^TV^C contemplating the settling of their estate, or of a JrJjXVoUINo gum or sums of money by trust deed. desirous of constituting trusts for charitable or ■T J-jJaDUIN )J benevolent objects. Tft rnDCIOII TDIIOTCrO holding moneys m trnst for persons 111 rUKtlUli IKUulLtd resident m this colony. All Buck should obtain detailed information from the PUBLIC RUSTEE, Custom House Quay, Wellington, or from ACLAND, BAJRNB, AND CO., CHRISTCHUKCH, ■ Or D. M. BOSS, TIMABU. _ New Zealand Fire and Marine Insurance Company Established , ... 1859. CAPITAL ONE MILLION, THE PREMIER & "WEALTHIEST COLONIAL COMPANY, NOTED FOR PROMPTNESS AND LIBERALITY. FIBB AND MABINB BISKS. ALSO,— RISKS ON GROWING CROPS. TiIRESING MACHINES, &c, accepted at lowest current rates. GEORGE JAMESON, AGENT, ABHBUBTON. mHE Undersigned has now for SALE, by Bag or per Ton, Blue Derwent and Kidney Potatoes, Grown on good ground, and warranted to give aatlefaotlon RANSOME and SIMS] and HORNSBY'S PLOUGH SHARES, (ALL SIZES.) SPRING WHEAT. olefcn samples of Tuscan and Lammas, DRAIN AND FIELD PIPES- GRASS AND CLOVER SEEDS ALL OF BEST QUALITY OBTAINABLE. And at loweßfc onrrent rates. GEORGE JAMESOF ASHBURTON. i ASK YQIIi ©ROGER FOR TV /Wors BjTfA m /|\ \N.Z.INDUSTBIAL GAZETTE A^M* ' I (S M M Jm^^i " The blendinp; is entirely ;..ten- HSlj 1 COuM B Nr I "'T"*TC m dc(l ( ? b y Mr - Nctson himself, W'W V _^__ ▼ tt't JfjJMjiSffjt who is a Taster of great experi- B MTnlQfiTi'nk 1* enco, ami ba9 had a special IN THE m /r^^X^^y; % TIMABTJ HEB.ALD, \a~ B m r^raFfTjWf*! \ '^ " Tlsia firm deserves tlic sur w\f W"% \ \J B M -=^fei3!S2ICN * v^ portot'alliJurchnscrsofTcE \J KV^"^ B M f*TpjfelTsß£O -a\ tho article they offer is B M£i USrrwSm^HvV Ift superior to any tiling we «-O M M** I^MsiZtt^^ have seen m this Colony." i\l4^ B M** JS^S^^^^l '^ Taster and THOUGH J|F £* p^^^S^^S^^V,-^ PRICES: JhlßM&lMaliiiiFiiiiiiii'|ii ti 1 iiit I'm iMiiin'iU //' iiiiiiffliiiiA'fW^ifanßfc per lb* PURE BLENDED TEAS. AUCKLAND, WEILIMGTQN, CHRIST3HURGH, DUNEDIN. AGENTS EVERYWHERE, SOU) IN ASHBUETON BY H- 1. CARSON, HENRY ZANDER And the principal storekeepers.



Public Notices j TTERY little medicine of any other kind V required if LAMPLOUGH'S PYRETIC SALINE is at hand, and taken aa occasions arise. It is the cure and PREVENTIVE of moat diseases incident to TropiVal and Colonial life. It allays thirßt and cools and vitalises the blood m a remarkable manner, speedily removing Constipation, FeverißhnesS; Fevers, Head- ache, Vomiting, and Liver troubles. Station proprietors, flookmasters, 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. THE "BED CROSS" PRESERVING COMPANY, Chapel Street, South Yarra, Victoria. /^ ANNED Tomatoes, equal to American, \J and at same price ; also Peaches. Pears, Apricots, of the finest quality, and m heavy syrup. All these goods are manufactured under the super vision of Mr George James Ward, late of California. The Jams, Jellies, Piokleß, Totnata Sauce, and Assorted Sauces of this Company are well known to be better than any im- ported, 5 213 THE • — Philadelphia Novelty — MANUFACTURING CO., 1422, 1434, 1426 Callowhill St., Philadelphia, Pa., U.S.A. (incorporated), New York Office, No. 32 Howard Street, New York City. SOLE MANUFACTURERS or A LINE or Patented American NOVELTIES, In Stationers' Specialities & Light Hardware. T^HE 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 oth«r 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. 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- gredleats necessary for building up the Human Frame, and whioh are con- sidered deficient m the above complaints, vis., 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 oases of Musoular and Nervous Exhaustion hrs acquired a world-wide reputation. Each bottle bears D*. Churchill's signature. Prioe,4fr Prepared only by! Swan, Chemist, Bub Cabtiguonx, Pajmb BAKER AND CO. TIMBER AND COAL MERCHANTS, WEST STREET, ASHBURTON, DESIRE to announce to the Inhabitants of Aahburton and surrounding districts that they have opened a TIMBBB and COAL YAKD, opposite Mr George Jameson's Grain Store- West street, am are prepared to supply ai J «l«eses of BUILDING MATERIAL, m large or small quantities, to suit purchasers. RED, WHITE, and BLACK ?INB« "»nd TOTARA, GALVANISED CORRUGATED IRON m all lengths, and beat brands. MOULDINGS, ARCHITRAVES, SKIRTINGS. POSTS and RAILB, STAKES, and all Fencing Material. COAL: Westport 1 Coal, Newcastle Goal, fciooat Somera Coal. Fiiewood m long or short lengths. Agents m Ashburton for Wilson's Portland Cement Hydraulic Mme. Notk Addebss;— ( BAKER AND (XX OpposltelMrlG. JAMESON'S|Grain Store



SALES OF HOESES, PIGS, CATTLE, PRODUCE, &FUBNMURE 05 SATURDAYS. SjTOCK SAL;E|S |OH TUESDAYS. MBAKAIA MONTHLY «BALEr-Firit Thursday of tho Month FBIEDLAOTER BEOS,, raTER WILLIAMS, Aootione«a (



Public Notices "Zealandia" Boots HAVB the Highest Bt?ntatto> m th« Colonies. . .oßonnoadftt the Indian and Colonial JbJdMtioß aa the FINEST m the Whole Exhibition; { Fer anbatantfal wmi they are the BEST IN THE WOULD. Bay a pair o «ZEALANDIAS" and you will never ok any other Brand. Onr Patented "PARAGON BOOT* and " INDBBTRUGTIELE TOEB." For Boys and Girls are Splendid Lines for Hard Wear. None are Grenui \e nnleu branded on theßole Anderery pair is absolutely Warranted to give Good Wear. Sold by the leading Boot Dealers and Country Stores througnout New ZeaUnd, and Wholesale by LIGHTBAND, ALLAN & GO. CHRISTCHURCH. STORAGE. _STORACE. WOOL. WOOL. WOOL. rTIHE Undersigned begß to announce to I his namerona friends of Aehburton and tho surronnding districts that he has aken over the SEW ZEALAND LOAN AND MER. OANTILE AGENCY 00. '8 STORES m AfiHBtJRTOa, Asd v prepared to receive Wool and Grain to STORAGE or SHIPMENT. Liberal Cash Advances made on WOOL, GRAIN, BKINB, &c, m store or con- •igned for Sale. WOOLPACKB and CORNSACKS ot the Lowest Prioes. TWINE, CHAFF, OATS, OILS, LAMPBLACK, &o. GKAIN bought and sold. LJJTO iSD ESTATK AoBMT. ag^nTfor-- H.t . Loaai & M^rcauUle Agency Co Uwoh Ihbubako* Oompawt Beooo'b Shu* Dip, Etc. Newest Improved Threshing Machines rranged for. FBED. MAKEIG, 1 35 Ashburton. Frledlander Bros. WOOL. WOOL. WOOL. Siason, 1888-80. We are prepared to make LIBERAL GASH ADVANCES : OX XHX BNBTJING CLIP OF WOOL Placed m oar hands for sale. Onr Premises being well lighted afford ■peelal advantages for displaying WOOL. No Commission oharged on advances^ andnoXJommlulon oharged (for offering WOOL unless a sale is effected, WOOL PAOKB AT LOWEST CURRENT RATES. FRIEDLANDER BROS., PETER WILLIAMS, +3g Auctioneer. Prime Oamaru Derwent Potatoes ■ **ISS£,8 M <BSSi£? n m Skin Sales, WE HOLD FOBTNIGHTLT SALES '.Of SKINS THROUGHOUT THE BEASON ON THE FOLLOWING DATES:— July 27tb, August 10th and 24th September 7ih and 21st, October 6tk and 19tb, November 2nd, 16tb, and 80th