The Ashburton Guardian.

VOL. VIL-No 1940

'ASHBURTON. MONDAY, SBPTEMBBE 10. 1388

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. Public Notices BUILDERB, UNDERTAKERS, 6c, Cornar Wakanui Road and Gads Bttoet; (Next Okntbai. Hotbl.) Or at Baker and Brown's Coach Faotory flavelook street : 11 jl WHYIWHATB O'COOTELL DOING NOW? , . SBLLINGK • , ?1 \ HORSE CLOTHS fron£ j C. 163 Od from ... io a sa OALIOO TBNTS from ; ..; , ; Z^l2b fid And every thing ; else m the Tr^de Equally cheap; and ! aUhlß'ownniak«. f '' ■ ' ■ ■■' •'--■■' ■ ;; v :, >;.i ? % o j' : " •■ - ' i ) .-■: ; • I x"-t>'4 Let na go and see. ;5 P. O'CONNEIiL^ Al Tent Depot. Where ia his Shop?; Why,! OO MPTON'S BTJI.LDINGB Moore Street, Ashburton. C*2' ; notice! IN Thanking my niimeroua j'rienola and Customers in-Tinwald and surround- ing District, for the liberal suprjoft they hove given me, I beg to assure them I am carrying on the business of • GENEKAL STOREKEEPER AND i ;•<;; i^cßpTOHEß,;;^:'!;^ exclusively on my own account, without connection with any FIRM or PERSON, or m any way as an AGENT for others Soliciting a continuance of ;jr6ur favors, whbh shall , have prompt attention, whether left at the Store or forwarded by my cart* no 1 ® t iutfaing the Ttfwn every morning. Moito : HONESTY and CIVILITY. 6 *38 JAMES QUDBELII4 REID and GBAY, CAMEROISr STRIUETv '..■;■ ' ASHUURTO^ ';* Makers of iMPROVED D.-FUJttBOW PLOUGHS (Made of Best Hammered Scrap Iron, and Winner of First Prize at Melbourne Exhibition.) Over 80001 AT ' /Over 8000 ,m use,. JRemjobd Prices; \ iD ««o. Extra heavy Mould Boards for rough Land m Stock, Reid and Gray's Turnip Powers, with or without Guano Sowers ; all aizeß, 1 to 16 Coulters, and 7to 14 incheß apart ; made to sow toroips and manure down the same tube, or m two, one following the oth^r. This drill is very specially commended by all those who haVe used them.— Testi- monial just received :— Timaru, Ist May. "Messrs Reid and Gray, Dear Sirs,— ln reference 10 the'Turnip^nd Manure Drill which I purchased from you m November last year, for George Gray Russell, Esq , Otipua, Timaru, I have pleasure m stating that it is the best Drill I have seen for distributing artificial mauure, either m a dry or damp state ; it never clogs, and ia easily regulated as to , quantity, and distributes the manure with perfect regularity, and gave good satisfaction.— • Yours truly, Alex Wyllib." Zig-Zag jtmn-ows still maintain their reputation as the best general purpose Harrow. Four hundred sets made aih nually. Nowly Improved Chaffoutters all sizes, with Balance Fly Wheel, fitted with patent caßt steel Mouthpieoe, m one piece, which can be taken off and replaced by an ordinary laborer m a few seconds. Cut three lengths of oha!&\ Portable Sorew-PreßS and Bagging Chaffcutter, cuts, riddles, elevates, screens and presses into the baj? at one operation. 1, 2, 3, and 4 Horse-Powers, simple strong, and easily drawn, universally used throughout New Zealand. Jointed Pulverising Disc Harrows, over 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'a Hand Seed Sower, Farm Drays and Waggons, patent Fencing Standards for Folding Sheep, Fenoing Wire, Steel, Iron, and Barb Wire. Repairs to all descriptions of Machinery promptly exeouted on the premiess. Catalogues free on application at Dune* din or any of onr Branched. 4°lG3 ASHBURTO GLASS, PAINTS, AND PAPERHA GINGS WAREHOUSE. THE Under igned, having sold is , Stock : h>Trade and Goodwill of the above Buninenß to Jambs Cbaigie, > I Timaru, begß to thank his friends and thp publio for the support accorded to him fo« the past elevan years, and solicits continuance of the same to his suocessqr. J. R. CHAPMAN. James Craigie PAINTER, GLAZIER, PAPERHANGER SIGNWRITER, &c and DIRECT "IMPORTER OF ALL THF REQUISITES OF THE TRADE, HAVING taken over the Business oE Mn J. R. Chapman, I beg to inform the public of Ashburton and District that 1 w«ll keep a Painter's and Paperhanger's Stock m keepg'g with the size and importance of the Town and Dis- trict. All orders will receive prompt atten- tion and be carefully exeouted. Workmen sent to any part of the District. —FOR SALE.— . Newest Designs of PAPEREANGINGa good variety. SHEET GLASS, all sizes, from a 60 40 to aloxß,in 16 or 21 025 or 260z. British Plate, Silvered Plate (for mirrors ' Rougtt Plato, Colored, Obecured, ana Ornamental Sheet, Oak Varnish, Carriage Varnish, &0., White and $pd Lead, m Colors, Mixed Paints m Tins, Brushes crim, &c. &c. Paint mixed to any Shade. Advice to quantity freely given. THE ASHBURToIFgIASS, PAINTS tAND FAPEBHANGING.S W&BB. HOUSE,



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Public JNotice3 REMOVAL MRS C« miMMO bega to announce O. X to her Putrona and the Public generally, that she haa removed to thoae more commodious premise?, formerly known aa the Lyttelton Boftrdlni?hooße, Cameron Street. f\nd truata to merit a fair ahare of public patronage by Piping a good Table and a comfortable Houoe. All cooking done m hit* usual good style by Me S. Timmo. 7*lll Oi To OA -PER day to be made by oD JL dD^t person* of either aex, m their own looalitiea, at work for ua New buaiceßß. All meet with wondorful auc- ceßo. Any onooondothe woik. Capital not required. Wo will start you, Outfit vror^h £1 mailed free. The employment m particularly adapted to tho region In which thia publication circulates. Boya and glrla earn nearly a much as men. Full particular and inatruotiona mailed free. Now ia the time— don't delay, but write to us at onoe. Addreaa Stlnaon and Co., Portland, Maine, United Statea. 8 106 General Auctioneers, Land and Estate Agents, 20, Collins gtreot, Wost, Melbourne, Are prepared to undertake Sales of Free- hold Property, HoueoholdFamiture, Mer- chandise, etc. Liboral advances made on goods for unreserved aalo. Monthly lists of Property for sale, or to let, issued free. Loans negotiated, kbsontees represented, Insurances effected, charges moderate, settlements prompt, . Land salea con- ducted. ! 7 100 I*o MEET THE TIMES. C. TRUCKLE, ! PROPRIETOR of tho Prince Alber* ' . Boarding -Houao, Wills Street. ' Ashburton, aext OddfelloW Hall, while ', thanking his many friends and Ouatomera ( for their liberal support for the past 10 ( years, solicits a continuance of the same. Board and Lodging, 16s, 18a per week, or 3s per day. Tinnere only, 4s per ; week. r Good accommodation for Families, and ■ private rooms for Ladieß. 7 52 MUSIC. <5 REDUCTION IN TERMS. ] Leasona from £1 la per -.Quarter. MR J. H. B BOOKS is prepared to re- ceive pupils for Piano, Organ, Violin, Singing and Voice Production, from June Ist, at greatly reduced terms. ( Pupila can havo Lessons at their own homes (no extra charge), or at Mr Brookß residonco, Peter fctroot. C The Quarter commences from any date. Pianos tuned and ropaired, also bought and sold on Commission. — — " v A reduction made for two or more pupils C m one family. t Particulars on application to i J. H. BROOKS, a 6+62 Peter Street, \ 30,000 FKUIT TREES. \ No Christchurch Woolly Aphis or ( Eangiora Scale Blight. t THOS.^SEALY ' NURSERYMAN, ASHBURTON I HAS now ready for this Season b r Planting by far tho Largest and. Best Stock of Fruit Troes m Canterbury, probubly m tho Colony, consisting orf — r APPLE TREES PEAR TREES I PLUM TREEB PEACH TKEEvS c CHKRRY TREES APJRICOT TREES Quinces, Walnuts, Filberts, Grape Vines, &c, &c, woil grown robust treo c and grafted on tho best stocks Also c largo quantity of Berry Fruits of all kind c and an innumornblo quantity of FORES * and SHELTER TREES, Rosos, Orna mental Trees, Shrubs, Roots, &c, &c. groat variety. a MESSRg J. SEALY&CO.jSeodsino*, East stroo continuo to act on my bohal 8 m Town, «nd all orders, «fee, entrusted ' to them shall have prompt attention. PESQR "TIVK PHIOED CATALOGUES ON t Ai'i'LIOATION. THOMAiTsEALY, J Biver Bank, ABhburton, Fronting south appronch to Traffic Bridge ] ■■■■■■ ' ' , 1 D. McFarlane, ] GROCER, • ASHBURTON. ' MY MANY~THANKS aRE Tendered to ray numerous Ova 7 J\_ toraers and the Public generally for he liberal aupport accorded me at my < Clearing Sale last Saturday, and also to ■ my East Street Patrons who found their 1 way to Burnott atreot, my * CASH TAKINGS < showing conclusively that they have not doaorted me. I hereby beg to Inform all that aa my sale bo far haa been such a auoceaa I Intend continuing it for another ■, FOUR WTCEKS, J during, which time my Customers will have tho advantage of buying Goods without tho extra duty of the new Tariff placed thereon {as now charged by other stores,) Therefore you may depend upon getting BARGAINS. It Is 1 a great pleasure to me to) bob my Customers walking out my establishment with large Parcels and smiling faces for a small outlay, and I confidently assert — without gUBh, blow, or bunkum — that I Bell twenty-five per cent, cheaper than ANY OTHER HOUSE, and| shall continue^o do bo for another Mouth, Therefore Don't delay, Purchaae while yon may, And lay m a stock for a rainy day; D. I C FAKLANE, WHOLESALE AND FAMILY GBOOER, ONLY ADDRESS— BURNEET STREET Ashburton j *



Public Notices. / 1 E. M.BLAKE, ARCHITECT, Office: Montgomery 7 ! Buildings, Enst stroot; Entrance : Bdknett Street. 384 A.SHBURTON COAL and FIREWOOD DEPOT. RQ T); EAN be gs t0 Inform his » )O« JO frlenda and tho public generally that m consequence of tho great luoreaaa m the pr/oa of Ooal, he baa Beoured a consignment of the celebrated Kajtan- gala Ooal, cheaper, cleaner, and ft»r superior to Newcastle Coal. Albo m Stook — Mount Somera, Malvern, West- port, and Newcastle Coal. Firewood, Poat and Rails, Stakes, Strainers, etc., pto , Oata, Bran, Sharpn, Potatoes, Chaff, Ohiokwheat, etc. R. S. BEAN, WeßtSttOit. 20 TONS CLOVER SEEDS CLOVER SEEDS CLOVER SEEDS WE are now lauding, ex "Aorangl" from London, our new Season's Olovore, Turnlpß, Garden, and Flower Seeda, which we have proourod direct from the GROWERS. They are of tho choiceat quality, being tbia Season's crop, and are therefore fresh and reliable. We will forward amnplea to any address on application, so that Intending pur- ohasera oan teat the germinating quality I for their own satisfaction. ALSYKE CLOVER, RAPE. WHITE OLOVBR, MUSTARD COW GRASS, TURNIPS, RED CLOVER, MANGOLD, TIMOTHY, OA.RROTS We havo also Perennial Ryegrasa and Cocksfoot for sale m large or email quan- tities, latest novelties m Garden and Flower Seeda, from that well-known Lon- don firm, Jameh Carter and Oompant. Empty Iron Tanka and Oases for sale, J. SEALY~and CO., (Late Sealv Bros.) 7 GREAT EXCITEMENT 1 1 1 WHERE ? AT HAVES* COS BECAUSE they must CLEAR AT AN ENORMOUS SACRIFICE £2000 Worth of Gooda m a Month, andiito 1 do thia they must give Goodagat Prioeß nevei heard of m Ashbutton, Bargains. Bargains. Bargains. In every Department, conalating of — Dreeaeß, Velveteens, Flannels, Blankets Calico, Shirtings, Corsets, Hats and Jackets, Utaters, Skirts, Clothing, Boots, &0., &o. The whole to be offered at STARTLING PRICES that must command a Great Sale. P.S. — Yon are kindly invited to inspect the Oooda and compare prices. Hayes and Co., IA I? CADE AND A HBTJTtTON H,J. WOOD & Co, STATIONERS' HALL, ifriedlander's Buildings, Aahburton. BOOKS, Commercial and O***iar& Stationery, Account Bookß, &.*.» HBW BOOKS BY EVERY MA MUSIC. Pianoß, Harmoniums, Accordeon, Ooticertinaa, Violins, Banjos^ &c, &o. New Songa and Manic of every description, A large quantity of Mualo (Sheet and Booka) slightly soiled, to be sold at a Great Sacrifice. FANCY GOODS] Writing Oaßoa and Deakfl, Scrap, Phot« and Fern Albums, Work Boxes, Puree* Card Oaseß, Pocket BookH.Photo Fraraea and every deacriptlon of Fancy Stationery, Writing, Printing, and Wrapplug Papers m any quantity. Any Book out of atock procured from our Ohrlstohurch Katnbllahmontjthe Stook of which la one of the Lurgeßt and Beat Asßotted In the Colonies, or from London Agency. A special Discount allowed to Llbni? and School Committees^ H. J. WO3D& 01 STATIONERS' HALL, ASHBURTON.



Public Notices. TJ OPE FORTHEDEAF. — Nicholson' XX Improved Patent Artificial Ear Drums. The only aura, easy, and unaoen device used to permanently restore hearing. Recommended by scientific men of Europe and Amerioa. Wrlto for free illustrated description book to J. H. Nicholson, Lincoln's Inn Chambers, William street, Melbourne. ASHBURTON " GUARDIAN. '» DUNEDIN AGENCY, fIMTR R. T. WHEELER, Stafford Street, Dunedin, has been appointed our Agent and will be able to arrange terms with advertisers for contract advertise* tnents. FOB the Blood is the Life— Clark's world famed Blood Mixture, warranted to cleanse tho blood from all impurities from whatever causes arising. For scrofula, scurvy, skin and blood diseases, and soores of all kinds its effects aro marvel- lous. Thousands of testimonials. Sold m bottles 4s 6d and 11s each by ohemiets and patent medicine vendors everywhere Pole proprietors : Tho Lincoln and Midland Counties Drug Co , Lincoln, England 1 11 THE ASHBUETON" Woollen Manufacturing Co,, Ltd. SUBSCRIBED CAPITAL, £11,000 DIRECTORS: G. H. Greenwood, Chairman, Gko. Jameson . C. J. HahpKb H. FRnSDLANDER A. HATWUBON John Onn 1). H. Brown, fT^HE Directors are prepared to receive DEPOSITS at the following rates of Interest : — If fixed for 12 months aeven pee cent If fixed for , G montha blx per cent If deposited at oall five per cent J. H, TWENTYMAN, Soorotary. LEVIATHAN RAILWAY mE mpe;ranoh tto t e l (Opposite the Railway Station), DUNEDIN MRS SILK - - Proprietress, Bega to Inform her frlendß and the Fublio generally that she has purchased tho above Hotel, and respectfully solicits a share of their aupport. v The Hotel ia tho largest and moat com* modtoua of Us kind m Dunedin, and oan offer accommodation not to be excelled ; having been thoroughly renovated Blnce the now proprietress took possession ; and will now be found moat comfortable. VISITORS Will find every civility and acoommoda- tion, and the aim of the Proprietress will bo to give her patrona every satisfaction. ! N.B. — Refreshments can be obtained m the ahape of Tea, Coffee, and Cocoa on arrival: and Guests wlahlng to go a troy by early train can depend on being called m ample time, if they will only make their wlshea known. 4 156 H.&E. Craighead WISH TO ANNOUNCE TO THEIR CUSTOMERS THAT THEY HAVE REMOVED TO COLEMAfI'S BUILDINGS, TANCEED STBEET. — ALSO— That they have now In Stook a Large and Varied Assortment of TWEEDS, COATINGS, &a, suitable for the present Season , STYIH AND FIT ALL THAT OAN BE DESIRED] H. & E; CRAIGHEAD TAILOES, TANORED STREET, ASHBURTON. ASHBURTON JI6H SCHOOL. ESTABLISHED 1881; Teaching Stakf, Boys' SonooL.— Mb, J. E. Buchanan, Ist B, A., University College, London. GißiiB 1 School. — Miss Saundbus, Oantor- bury College, Ohristohuroh ; Miss Gbubb, Trinity College, Dublin. AT thia institution pupila of both Mixes hava tho opportunity of acquiring the elements of a liberal edu- cation. The Bubjeota of Study are those aeually taught at Secondly Schools ; but ' the ordinary oourae may be modified to meet special oases, if to the intereat of the Pupila auoh a plan ia judged advis- able, The year ia divided into th* terms. All fees are payable m adva&fcti. per term Pupils under 12 years of age ... £2 2a  over 12 yoara of ago ... £2 16a Music (extra) £1 la Fee or attending music (only ), ... £2 2s Drawing and Painting (only) ... £1 1b A term's notice required before the 1 removal of a pupil. ' For farther details apply to the Head- •ouster. The third term commences on MON- DAY, the 17th September



;j M°CALLIJM & CO. WE are now landing, ex " Maud Graham," a Cargo of Flrat-olaaa KAURI FLOODING, LINING, SHELVING, and other aizea In PRIME CONDITION. We have also to hand Largo Supplies of RED and WHITE PINE TIMBER, all blzob. A L S O,— NEWCASTLE COAL, WESTPORT COAL, AND MOUNT SOMERSJ COAL Our PAINTING and HOUSE DECORATING DEPARTMENT is replete with EVERY REQUISITE. ESTIMATES GIVEN. McOallum and Co., TIMBER AND COAL MERCHANTS, PAINTERS, PAPER- HANGERS, GLAZIERS, Etc., -EAST STREET ASHBURTON. W. H, COLLINS, Manager, THE PUBLIC "I RUST OFFICE OF NEW ZtALAND OFFER, REAT ADVANTAGES TOT^^7l3 Q ATVf Q k° ut to make their wills, and desiring to secure the JrJuIvDUIND faithful execution of their laßt wishes. TO■^Tl■^QA'J^rQ about to marry and make provision by marriage .TJjJIvOUINO oontraot or sottlement. TOT_) 17 T\ Qf\ T^T Q contemplating the settling of thjflr^state, or of a X JuXV)DV/I\>J Bum or Bums of uionoy by trust cHR. TOT}T^ I 'DOAIV^Q desirous of constituting trusts fOr charitable or X HiXvDUn D benevolent objects. Trt CflDCinil TDIIOTCCO holding moneys m trnst for persons I U rUHuUIi I UUU I LlO resident m thia colony. All sucli should obtain detailed information from the PUBLIC RUSTEE, Custom House Quay, Wellington, or from AOLAND, BARNS, AFD CO., CHRIBTOHTTROH, Or D. U. 11OS8, TIMARU. New Zealand Fire and Marine Insurance Company Established ... « 1859. CAPITAL— ONE MILLION, THE PEEMIER & WEALTHIEST COLONIAL COMPANY, NOTED FOR PROMPTNESS AND LIBERALITY. FlftE AND|MARINB BISKS. ALSO,— RISKS ON GROWING CROPS. TiIRESING [MACHINES, &c, accepted at lowest current rates. GEORGE JAMESON, AGENT, ASHBURTON. mHE Underatgned hai now FOR SALE, la LARGE or SMALL QUANTITIES— Blue Derwent and Kidney Potatoes, BANSOME and SIMS and HOBNSBTS PLOUGH SHABEB, SPRING WHEAT. MAIN AND FIELD PIPES- GRASS AND CLOVER SEEDS AT LOWEST CURRENT RATES, ALSO,— A GENEKAL ASSORTMENT OF Farm and Station Stores. GEORGE JAMBSOP ASHBUETON AND BAKAIA. fir Sb Bj tW\ / /{\ \n.Z. INDUSTRIAL GAZETTE A^IT I A^i £4 M #j#Kl "Tho blctnlini; ir. entirely »Ucn- HrjLi I UGbO M mPwt?P^» « ded to by Mr. Nelson liimsclf, ▼ J^_ ▼TT"T m wy&mas£& % who is a Taster of Ricat experi- IJN Int m\ I A ilCoj- 1 Im TIMATJII TTT?TJ4T'n \JI *j^ f\ mf M rTT]TWSiri\ > ' " "Hil* firm doservca (lio Blip- *'MT'^^k f^ \ \j B m JsHBSm E£?v \ "» port nfall purchasers of Tea V^ Y\ X^m *^ m M-. nPW||Cri 1 A as tho article they ofler is mr MS i*Zr#Tvi KTOtfU. m superior to anything wo r*O m * * !3bKJRsO t\ llilvc seeninthisColony." .iM\>>^ m #O \i&bsifcSs"V'; *Z\ t^ fi'Rsioiifil Taster unit THOUGH M^Jl* PRICES: ' PURE BLENDED TEAS; AUCKLAND, WELLINGTON, CHRIST3HURCH, DUNEDIN. 9 AGENTS EYERYWHEREn SOLD IN ASHBTJBTON BY EM. CARSON, HENRY ZANDER ] Q And the principal storekeepers.



Public Notices. VERY littlo medicine of any other kind 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 lYopical and Colonial life. It allays thirst and cools and vitalises tho blood m a remarkable manner, speedily removing Constipation, Foverißhness, Fevers, Head- ache, Vomiting, and Livor troubles. Station proprietors, flockmaßtera, 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. THE "RED CROSS" PRESERVING COMPANY, Chapel Street, South Yarra, Victoria, /BANNED Tomatoes, equal to American, \j and at same price ; also Peaches, Pears, Apricots, of the finest quality, and m heavy syrup. All these goods aro manufactured under the supervision of Mr George James Ward, late of California. The Jams, Jellies, Pioklcs, Tomata Sauce, and Assorted Sauceß of this Company are well known to be better than any im- ported, 6 213 THE Novelty — MANUFACTURING CO., i 1422, 1424, 1426 Callowhill St., Philadelphia, Fa., U.S.A. (incorporated), New York Office, No. 32 Howard Street, New York City. SOLB MANUFACTURERS op A LINE OF Patented American NOVELTIES, In Stationers' Specialities & Light Hardware. I THE Novelty Paper Fastener; A full line r •* 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 Hait Crimper, etc. i All goods new m design, novel m operation, protected by patent, better finished, better f working, and lower m price than other goods of the same classes. Full illustrated descrip- I Uve catalogue tree on application. Goods can • bt ordered at the same prices through any , reliable American Commission House. Houses undertaking the sale of these goods will find 1 their trade rapidly increase^ and that the 1 goods will give the fullest satisfaction. New 1 articles arc being constantly brought out, and 1 merchants are asked to send for catalogue or order samples through their correspondents here. LOW VITALITY. DR. CHURCHILL'S Syrup of Hypophosphlto of Lime prescribed by the faoulty 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 deficient m the above complaints, vis., Phosphorus and Lime. It cannot be too highly recommended for Delicate Children, Dr. Churchill's Compound Syrup of HYPOPHOBPHITEB Is real Brain Food, and m cases of Musonlar and Nervous Exhaustion hfß acquired a world-wide reputation. Eaoh bottle bears D»< Chnrohill's signature. Prioe, 4fr Prepared only by' Swan, Chemist, Rtil OABTtaitOKK, Fi>*«B BAKER AND CO. TIMBER AND COAL MERCHANTS, WEST STREET, ASHBURTON. DESIRE to announce to the inhabitants of Ashburton and surrounding districts that they have opened a TIMBEB and COAL YAHD, opposite Mr George Jameson's Grain titore. West street, am are prepared to supply ai 1 stoses or BUILDING MATERIAL, m large or small quantities, to suit purohaserß. RED, WHITE, andMBLAOK VINK, and TOTARA. GALVANISED CORRUGATED IRON m all lengths, and best brands. MOULDINGfy^AROHITRAVES, SKIRTINGS. POSTS and RAILbTsTAKES. and all Fencing Material. COAL: Westport] Coal, Newcastle Coal, Manot Bomers Coal, tfitewood m long or short lengths. * Agents m Ashburton for Wilson's Portland Oemefct and Hydraulio **ime. [Notr Addeebsi— BAKER AOT CO. Oppoßlte|Mr|G. JAMESON'SiQrain Store



Public Notices "Zealandia" Boots HAVE tho Highest. Be?utatlov Id tho Colonies. •\oVonnced at the Indi&a and Colonial Inhibition as the FINEST m tho Whole Exhibition* F»r substantial wnl* tbey are the BEST IN THB WOBLU. Bny a pair o " ZBALANDIAS " and you will never aie any other Brand. Oor Patented "PARAGON BOOT' and " INDESTRUCTIBLE TOES." For Boys and Girls are Splendid Lines for Hard Wear, None are Genni\o tiniest', branded on tho Sole And every pair ia abiolutely Warranted to give Good Wear* Sold by the leading Boot Dealers and Country Stares throngnout New Zealand, and Wholesale by LIGHTBAND, ALLAN & GO. CHRISTCHURCH. STORAGE. _STORACE. WOOL. WOOL. WOOL. fTIBB Undersigned begs to announce to .1 his numerous friends of Ashburton and tho surrounding districts that he has •ken over the NEW ZEALAND LOAN AND MER. OANTILE AGENCY CO. 'B STORES IN ABHBUATOU, Aad is prepared to receive Wool and Grain fcr STORAGE or SHIPMENT. Liberal Oaab Advances made on WOOL, GRAIN, SKINS, Ac,, In store or oon- ■kmed for Sale. and OORNSACKS at the Lowest PHcm, TWINE, CHAFF, OATS, OILS, LAMPBLACK, &o, GRAIN bdught. rad sold. Lakd iHD Ebtaxi Aoxkt. < 4GKNt"fOR- K.Z. Loan & Mercantile Agency Co Union Ihotbahok Oompakt, Bboou's SHBir Dip, Eto. . Newest Improved Threshing Machines tranged for. FBED. MAKEIG, 1 85 Ashburton. ■ — : i Frledlander Bros. j WOOChWOOL. WOOL. \ SiibonT 1888-89. [ We %r% prepared to make LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES OX THB ENSUING CLIP OF WOOL Plaoed In onr hands for sale. Our Premlies being well lighted afford tpeolal Advantages for displaying WOOL. No Oomnaliilon charged on-advances^ and no Oommisslon oharpied If or offering WOOL onless % sale Is effeoted, WOOIVPAOKB AT LOWEST CURRENT RATES. ( FRIEDLANDER BROS,, ' PETER WILLIAMS, i a^3s Auctioneer. Prime Oamaru Derwent Potatoes IH BAGS OR BY THB TON. GROWN IN GROUNDS. Skin Sales. WE HOLD FOBTNIGHTLYiSALES SKINS THROUGHOUT THE bEASON ON THE FOLLOWING DATES:— July 27th, August 10th and 24th September 7th and 21st, Ootober 6th and 19th, November 2nd, 16tb, and 80th SALES OF HO ESEB, PIGS, CATTLE, PRODUCE, & FURNITURE oir 'SATURDAYS. (SiTpGK SALE[S |ON TUESDAYS. RAKAIA MONTHLY , SALE— First Thursday of the Month FBIEDLAIsfDER BROS., ?«TER WILLIAMS, Auctioneer.