The Ashburton Guardian

ASHBURTON. THUESDAY, AUGUST 2. 1388

VOL. VIl.-Nol9oß

PRICB-uNE PH'iNNY



Motto : HONESTY and oiViLITY. 5*38 JAMES QUDSELIu REID and G(i|AY, CAMERON STREET^ .ASHBURTON. V ■]'< - Makers ot IMPROVED D.-FUKROW PLOUGHS (Made of Best Hammered Scrap Ironi an d Winner of First Prize at Melbourne Exhibition.) OyerßCooV AT /Over 8000 m use. J Reduobd Peioes: \ m «ne. Extra heavy Mould Boards for r t Land m Stock, . :  '. Zig-Zag Harrows still maintain thei> reputation as the best general purpose. Harrow. Four hundred sets made an- nually. Newly Improved Ohaffoutters all eizes, with Balance Fly: Wheel,fitted with patent cast Bteel Mouthpiece, m one piece, which oan be taken off and replaced by ai? ordinary laborer m a few seconds, Cvi throe lengtbß of chaff.* Portablo Screw-Press and Baggil Chaffcutter, cuts, riddles, elevates, acreei and presses into the bag at one': operation 1, 2, 3, and 4 Horse-Powers, simp' strong, and easily drawn, universally throughou New Zealand. 4 Jointed Pulverising Disc TJarrows\ ovei 700 m use. No f&rm should be without them. All sizes from 6ft fo 12ft. Grain Drills from it to 17Coultora. We make largely for Canterbury and North Island. Cahoun's" Hand Peed Sower,* Farm Drays and Waggonß, patent Fenoing 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 JDune< mor any* of our Branches- 4°163 ASHBURTO GLASS, PAINTS, AND PAPER HA, GINGS WAREHOUSE. THE Under igned, having Bold his Stock-in-Trade and Goodwill of the above Business to James Craiqie, of Timaru, begs to thank his friends and the • public for the support accorded to him fo* the past eleven years, and solicits a continrance of the same to his successor, J. R. CHAPMAN. James Craigie PAINTER, GLAZIER, PAPERHANGER SIGN WRITER, &c. and DIRECT IMPO LITER OF ALL THE REQUISITES OF THE TRADE, HAVING taken over the Business of Mr J. R. Chapman, I beg to inform the public of ABbburton and District that 1 will keep a Painter's and Paperhanger's Stock io keep'ng with tho size and importance of tho Town and Din* trict. All orders will receive prompt atten. tion and be carefully executed. Workmen sent to any part of the District. —FOR SALE.— Ne west Designs of PAPJSRE ANGINGB good variety. SBEEtt GLASS, all sizes, from a 60 40 to a 10 x 8, m 16 or 21oz or 26oz\ British Plate, Silvered Plate (for mirrors Rougn Plato, Colored, Obscured, and Ornamental Sheet, Oak Varnish, Carriag* Varnish, &c, White and Red Lead, ilf», Colora l Mixed Paints m Tina, Brushes crim, &c. &o. Paint mixed to any Shade. Advice to quantity freely given. THE ASHBURTON GLASS, PAINT&i AND PAPERHANGINtiS WABE- . HOUSE.



uhhc Wot; ces. bakerT^bkos BUILDERS, UNDEUT4.KEBB, &c Cornsr Wakanui Eoad u>d Oass stteet; (Next Central Hotel) Or at Baker and Brown's Coach Faotory flnyftlock Hf.rpftfr Utt SADDLERY I SADDJLEIC* I MR A. IRELAND, having removed to premises occupied by Mr Tat* Burnett Streat, hopes, by strict attention to Business, to marit a share of pnblio patrcjago, THE LOWEST PRIOEB CHARGED. Every reqoitute m the Trado kept m o S-; v'"-'V . stock.: . ■■;:.• Farmera and others will now have opportunity of getting SADDLER t I such LOW PRICES as were never before offered m Aehburton. Repairs executed on most reasonable ■ . r .terms. . AGENT for tho now high arm Davis ; SEWING' MA CHINES. The only , Vertical Feed Machine m the world. It Das no .equal, Sold oh time payments if required. 11*19 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 .ram carrying. on the business of GENERAL STOREKEEPER 4ND BUTCHER . exclusively on ray own account, without connection with any FIRM or PEBSOtf, or m aiiy way aB an AGENT for. others Soliciting a continuiince of your-favow. which shall have prompt attention, whether left at the Store or forwarded by my cartj now running the Town every morning.



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X). McFarlane, GROCER, ASHBURTON. MY MANY THANKS ARE Tendered to my numerous Cos tomera and the Public generally for ho liberal eupport accorded me at my Clearing Sale laßt Saturday, and also to my Eaat Street Patrons who found their w&y to Burnett street, my CASH TAKINGS showing conclusively that they have not deserted me. I hereby beg to inform all that aa my sale bo far has been such a Baccesß I intend continuing It for another FOUR WFEKS, during which tiraa my Customers will have tho advantage of buying Goodß without the extcA duty of the new Tariff placed thereon (a3 now charged by other stores.) Therefore ycu may depend upon getting BARGAINS. It la a great pleasure to me to ccc my Customers walklngcut my establishment with large Parcelß and amlllng faO3a fop a small outlay, and I confidently aß3ert— without guau, blow, or bunkum— that I aell twenly-five per cent, cheaper than ANY OTHER HOUSE, andj shall continue Jo do bo for another Mouth, Therefore Don't delay, Purchase while* yon may, And lay m a Btock for a rainy day. D. MCFXRLANE, WHOLESALE AND FAMILY GROCER, ONLY ADDRESS— 3 BURNEET STREET ASHBURTQN, :



Musia REDUCTION IN TERMS. LeßSons from £1 Is per Quarter. MR J. H. BBOOKS 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 Ktroet. The Quarter commences from any date. Pianos tuned and repaired, also bought and sold on Commission, A reduction made for two or more pupils m one family. Particulars on application to J. H. BROOKS, (j+ 62 Peter Street,



•710 MEET, THE TIMES C. TRUCKLE, PROPRIETOR of the Prince- Albert . Boarding - House, Wills Street, Ashburton, next Oddfellows' Hall, while thanking his many Friends 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, 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 t, for the liberal patronage bestowed npon him for the last six years, begs to inform them and oil the. inhabitants of Ashburton that ho is still prepared to deliver promptly all Orders tor Newost'e, Weeiport, Bronner, and Malvern Coal, Firewood, Posts and Bailn, Stakes, Strainers, Oats, Bran, Chaif, Potatoes, Chick Wheat, &c, &c, at the lowest possible quotations. Note the address ::— - R, S. BEAN, West street,"' ' °_ 2^. .; v Ncx,t , Bank.^ gf Australasia. : Chafleß B#ff IMEC H ANIO AL 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



AfcH BURTON. THE /CENTRAL TJOTEL, \J Jl Proprietor W, Redmond A Comfortable Family and Commercial Hotel. Private Suites for Families Good Billiard Loom. Drinks at Front Bar, 3d Lunch Free at 12 o'clock. Choicest Brands of Liquors. Special t&rms per week As Byron says — 1 never, no, I never, Saw any man so yellow, How's your liver ? (Yellow Dwarf.) TAKE; MOORE'S PILLS, : Christchufch, March 9th, 1887. • am happy to testify to the value of your Liver and Stomechic Pills, having used : them for the last fourteen years, and can recommend them to every household with every confidence. — J. Q, Garfobth. Sola Agent for Ashburton,— ■ OHAS. NEATE, m Pharmaceutical Chemist. 7 166 / E. M. BLAKE, ..; ARCHITECT. Office: Montgomery's Buildings, East street; ENHANCE : BORNETT STREET.



GREAT EXCITEMENT ill ■ ii aim ? AT HAVES <& COS BECAUSE they mast CLEAR AT AN ENQRMOUS SACRIFICE r £2ooo Worth of Goods m a Montfi, and to do this thoy must glvo Goods at Prices novel heard of la Aahburton, ■ Bargains. Bargains. Bargains. In every Department, consisting of— Dreflseß, Velvet eens,FlaDnelß, Blankets Calico, Shirtings. Corßets, Hatfl and Jackets, Ulsters, Skirts, Clothing, 3300t5, &c, &o. The whole to ba offered at STARTLING | PRICES ihat must command a Great Sale. P.S.— You are kindly invited to|lnßpeot the Goods and compare prices, Hayes and Co., A K CADE AND EAST STREET A-.HBURION



W. H. Paget. J|§||^|j||li|pi|; HOPSE-SHOER r=^^^^^^^ : SMITH, Bubnett Stbbbt, noxt "Mall" Office; BEGS to announce that ho has taken over the Coach Building and Wheel- wright Branch, lately carried on by H. Peat, and will continue all branches of the above buslneßß as before, All kinds of Buggies, Dtays, or Carts made and re- paired . Agricultural Implements repaired promptly. Horßes Shod with skill and care. , w. hTpaget.



BLANKETS. BLANKETS. IHAVE secured a iarge lot of Heavy ASHBURTON BLANKETS, slightly stained. COMB EARLY as the prioe will sell , ; ..them quick. .-.'.,. : ; vMtetoiihGiotliiDg Mart- • SAUNDERB' BUILDINGS. Kobert Alcorn.



ASHBURTON "GUARDIAN.'j DUNEDIN AGENCY. JITR R. T. WHEELER, Stafford Street, Dunedln, has been appointed onr Agent and will be able to arrange terms with advertisers for contract advertise- ments. Tj^Oß the Blood isthetife.— Clark's world JJ famed Blood Mixture, warranted to cleanse the blood from all impurities from whatever causes arising. For scrofula, scurvy, skin and blood diseases, and scores of all kinds its effects are marvel- louß. Thousands of tesiimonials. Sold m bottles 4a 6d and 11s each by chemists arid patent medicine vendors everywhere "ole proprietors : The Lincoln and Midland Counties Drug Co., Lincoln, England 1 11



New Zealand Fire and Marine Insurance Company Established. ... ... ... 1859. CAPITAL ONE MILLION. THE PREMIEK & WEALTHIEST COLONIAL COMPANY, NOTED FOE PROMPTNESS AND LIBERALITY. FIRE AND MARINE RISKS. ALSO,— RISKS ON GROWING CROPS. TiIRESING [MACHINES, &c, accepted at lowest current rates. GEORGE~~JAMESON, AGENT, ASHBURTON.



LEVIATHAN RAILWAY mE MPEJRANOE TTO TEL (Opposite the Railway Station), DUNEDIN MRS SILK - - Pbopbietbess, Begs to Inform her friends and the Public generally that she has purchased the above Hotel, and respectfully solicits a share of their support. The Hotel is the largest and most com- modious of Us kind m Dunedin, and can offer accommodation not to be excelled j having been thoroughly renovated Btnoe the new proprietress took possession ; and will now be found most oomfortable. VISITORS Will find evety civility and accommoda- tlon, 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 Coooa on arrival: and Guests wlahlng to go away by early train can depend on being called m ample time, if tbev will only make their wishes known. 4 156 ASHBDRTON JIGH SCHOOL. ESTABLISHED 1881; Teaching Stabp, ' j Boys' Sonooi..— Mb J. E. Buchanan,. Ist B A., University College, London, Girls' School—Miss Saundebs,* Canter- bnry College, Ohristohnrch ; Miss Gbubb, Trinity College, Dublin. AT this institution pupils of both Aexes haya the opportunity of acquiring the elements of a liberal edu- cation. The subjeots of Study are thoae usually taught at Secondly Schools ; but the ordinary course may be modified to meet special oases, if Iff the interest of the Pupils such a plan is judged advls* able. The year is divided into thr terms. All fees are payable m ad vat to. i per term Pupils under 12 years of age ... £2 2a  over 12 years of age ... £2 16s Musto (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. i The second term oommences on ) Monday, 28th May. Pupils will assemble ■ at 9.30 a.m. \ For farther details apply to the Hoad- [utltar.



TjIVENING CLASSES are being held JjJ at my Office, Montgomery's Build- ings, Barnett Street, on MONDAYS, WEDNESDAYS, and FRIDAYS, from f 7 to 9 p.m. Architeotur&l, Pictorial, Model, and all branohea of Freehand Drawing, etc.. are being taught. E. M. BLAKE, 4 160 Architect; THE "RED CROSS" PRESERVING COMPANY, Chapel Street, South Yarra, Victoria. /"BANNED Tomatoeß, equal to American, \J and at same price ; also Peaches, Pears, Apricots, of the finest quality, and m heavy Byrup. All these goods are manufactured under the supervision of Mr George James Ward, late of California. The Jams, Jellies, Pickles, Tomata Sauce, and Assorted Sauces of this Company are well known to be better than any im- ported, 5 213 John Russell , HAS great "pleasuro m announcing to the residents of Ashburton and the Publio m general that he has removed to the Block known as the TOWN HALL, m East street, where he has opened out a Choice Seleotiou of DRAPERY, MEN'S CLOTHING, &c, suitable for every ciaas AN INSPECTION INVITED. Prices defy the World. Come and judge 1 for yourselves. , Q°lsl •* THE ASHBPKTON Woollen Manufacturing Co., ltd. SUBSCRIBED CAPITAL, £11,000 DIRECTORS: G. H. Gbeenwood, Chairman, Gko. Jameson C. J. Harper H. Fbiedlander A. Habbibon ■ John Orb I>. H. Bnows. ' m HE Dlreotora are prepared to receive DEPOSITS at the following rates of Interest :— - If fixed for 12 months seven per cent If fixed for 6 months six per cent If deposited at call five per cent J. H. TWENTY MAN, Secretary.



SPRING WHEAT I have for sale good clean Bamples of Tuscan and Lammas. DRAIN AND FIELD PIPES- i TO;ABBrVE, IX "OPAWA" AND OTHER VESSELS- CLOVER AND TURNIP SEEDS ALL OS BEST QUALITY OBTAINABLE. GEORUE JAMESOF ASHBURTON. r Wb I \sxr* A y * (j\ . tf\ B /|a \n.z.industkial gazette (^.A<NT ' I AA A 3 Mjffl&X %" Tho blendiiiK is entirely altenx I IHSL I wCum B Wcm^^ ded to by Mr. Nelson himsalfr m w ▼*▼ ▼ ff ~™^ my mjmnm&Ssiik who is a Taster of great eipEVi"" 1 B ence, and has had a special I M "T*W P B /mH*4i training m the art." UN inc. mm #1 |"&.!CBl I ¥k TIMATJTT HVR*TT> \A » B m • nr'i "CiW*! » " Thl* firm deserves the sup- *Wt\ D \ \j B M \ port ufall purchasers of Tea V^ nl^ B Br* V^MM^^a\^\. i^ l^ e ar ''de thuy ofler is B ew i^^TTrKW^i^\ superior to anything wo g Mv C3sE^5E3^J «V have seen m this Colony." . »k^Y\» m M<jJ r^TftOir jjlj^ SJT T %(\ fcssional Taster and THOUGH. B £ ..._m PRICES: BY ALL MlJ+dil^^ PURE BLENDED TEAS? AUCKLAND, WELLINGTON, CHRIST3HURGH, DUNEOIN. AGENTS EVERYWHERE*, SOLD IN ASHBUETON BY H- M-CAESON, HENRY ZANDER And the principal storekeepers,



THE PUBLIC 'I RUST OFFICE OF NEW ZEALAND OFFER REAT ADVANTAGES TO^}^7 "d c rMVT c ut to make t^ eir wills » and 4 eB *" n s to secare the XJjJaDv/IND faithful execution of their last wishes. Tn T)T7TDCmVTC about to marry and make provision by marriage 1U JT JulvdUlN j^ contract or settlement. TO^^I7T?Q^A^Q contemplating the settling of their estate, or of a i Jr JIiJCaDUIi O sum or sums of money by trust deed. . j TVI T^T?"DCr\IVTC desirous of constituting trusts for charitable or ±U rijADUINO benevolent objects. Tfl CfIDCIOII TDIIOTCCO holding moneys m trust for persons I U rUnLlUll I nUU I LUC) resident m this colony. All such should obtain detailed information from the PUBLIC RUSTEE, Custom House Quay, Wellington, or from ACLAND, BARNS, AND CO., OHRISTOHTIRCH, Or D. M. ROSS, TIMARU. Winter Drapery." "Winter Drapery CALL AND SEE MITCHELL AND TURNER'S BDress Goods, Trimmings to matoh CALL AND SEE MITCHELL AND TURNER'S Rooa and Blankets CALL AND SEE fIITOHELL AND TURNER'S J Flannels and Flanettes . CALL AND SEE MITCHELL AND TURNER'S Ladies' and Children's Uleterß and Jackets CALL AND SRE MITCHELL AND TURNER'S Shawls and Far Capes CALL AND SEE MITCHELL AND TURNER'S Mitts.. Glovea, and all classes Woollen Goods, splendid Stock CALL AND SEE MITCHELL AND TURNER'S Meos' and Boys' Overcoats, Suits, Socks, Pants, and Shirts. SPECIAL NOTlCE— Gentlemen wanting Salts to measure should call and look over a first-class lot of Homo and Colonial Tweed samples. Measure taken and guaranteed. N.B.— A splendid line of Tweed Trousers at Al " Value " 10s 6d. BOOTS. BOOT?. BOOTS. None but firßt-olasa makeß kept j a good article at a fair figure' . MITCHELL AND TUENEE, Tancred Street. mHE Undersigned haa now tot SALE, by Bag'or pet Ton, a splendid Hoe of Prime Blue Derwent Potatoes Grown on good ground, and warranted to give satisfaction. BANSOME and SIMSJ andHOBNSBTS PLOUGH SHABES, (ALL &IZEB.)



M C OALLUM & CO. "TT7"E are now landing, ex "Maud Graham," a Cargo of Flrst-olaas KA.URI VV FLOODING, LINING, SHELVING, and other sizes In PRIME CONDITION. We have also to hand Large Supplies of RED and WHITE PINE TIMBER, all slzas. A L S O,— NEWCASTLE COAL, WB3TPORT COAL, AND MOUNT SOMERS COAL Our PAINTING and HOUSE DECORATING DEPARTMENT Is replete with EVERY REQUISITE. ESTIMATES GIVEN. McCallum and Co., TIMBEE AND COAL MEECHANTS, PATNTEES, PAPEE- HAtfGEBS, GLAZIEES, Etc., EAST STREET ASHBURTON, W. H, COLLINS, Manager,



LOW VITALITY. DB. CHURCHILL'S Syrnp of Hypophosphite of Lime , prescribed by the faculty for the cure of Consumption, Chronic Cough and Genera! 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, viz., Phospliorus and Lime. It cannot be too highly recommended for Delicate Children, Dr. Churchill's Compound Syrnp of HYPOPHOSPHITES la real Brain Food, and m cases of Muscular and Nervous Exhaustion ftps acquired a world-wide reputation. Each bottle bears Dt % Churchill's signature. Price, 4fr Prepared only by! Swan, Chemist, Rui Cabtiquoite, Paris BAKER AND CO. TIMBER AND COAL MERCHANTS, WEST STREET, ASHBURTON, DESIRE to announce to the inhabitants of Ashburton and surrounding districts th»t they have opened a TIMBEB and. COAL YAKD, opposite Mr George Jameson's Grain Store- West street, and are prepared to supply ai 1 o*«wses or BUILDING MATERIAL, m large or small quantities, to suit purchasers. RED, WHITE, anTBLACKPINK, and TOTARA, GALVANISED CORBCJGATED IRON m all lengths, and beßt brands. MOULDINGS, ARCHITRAVES, SKIRTINGS. POSTS and RAILB, STAKES, and all Fencing Material. c6TI: Westport Coal/ Newcastle Coal, Mount Somers Coal. Fiiewood m long or short lengths. Agents m Aehburton for Wilson's Portland Ceme&t and Hydraulic Lime. Notk Address :— BAKEE AND CO. Opposite Mr G. JAMESON'S.Grain Store .< * West street. XJ



Public Notices. TTERY 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, speedily removing Constipation, Feveriehnesa, Fevers, Head- ache, Vomiting, and Liver troubles; j Station proprietors, flockmastera, and all j 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 TQ PRINT? THE Centennial Publishing Company undertake to revise and prepare Manuscript for PUBLICATION, either m serial or book form. Estimates and De- tig as furnished. GARNET WALCH )^- frtra NAT. J. BAB.NET } Melbourne, Premier Chambers, 7 Collins Street W. 5 162



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 op A LINE OF Patented American i 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- I 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 bt 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.



MESSRS FRIEDLANDER BROS, HAVE FOB BALE— SDOUBTJS-FURBOW PLOUGHS (second hand) - fiS SETS 4-LBAP HABROWS (new) V-| TIP DBAY (second-hand) IPABM DBAY with FRAME (second ,hMH>) -t BPRING OABT (new) *| AMEBIOAH WAGGON (second-hand) 6 BE APEBS end BINDERS by MeOonnack Horreb/, and Wood (second-hand) Prime Oamaru Derwent Potatoes IK BAGS OR BY THB TON. GBOWN IN LIMESTONE GSOUNDS. Skin Sales. WE HOLD FORTNIGHTLY SALES Of : skins - THROUGHOUT THE SEASON ON THE FOLLOWING DATES :— July 27tb, August 10th and 24th, feptember 7ih and 21st, October sth and , 19tb, November 2nd, 16tb, and 30th SALES OF HOESES, PIGS, CATTLE, PRODUCE, & FURNITURE OS SATURDAYS. SiXOCK SALJEiS ON TUESDAYS. BAEAIA MONTHLY SALE— Firat Thursday of the Month FBIEDLANDER BROS., FUTER WILLIAMS, Auctioneer



Public Noticea "Zealandia" Boots HAVE the Highest Beputatio- m the Colonies. - enounced at the Indian and Colonial Exhibition as the FINEST ia the Whole Exhibition; For substantial weac they are the BEST JN THE WORLD. Buy a pair o « 2EALANDIAS " and you will never tue any other Brand. i Oar Patented "PARAGON BOOT' and " INDESTRUCTIBLE TOES." For Boys and Girls are Splendid Lines for Hard Wear, • None are Genui\e unless branded on the Sole And every pair is absolutely Warranted to give Good Wear. Sold by the leading Boot Dealers and Country Stores througoout New Zealand, and Wholesale by LIGHTBANO, ALLAN k CO. CHRtSTCHURCH. STORAGE. _STORACE. WOOL. WOOL. WOOL. ffIHE Undersigned begs to announce to .1 " his numerous friends of Ashburton and the surrounding districts that he has •ken over the NEW ZEALAND LOAN AND MER- OANTILE AGENCY CO.'S STORES ttf ABHBURTOJN, AbA is urepared to receive Wool and Grain fc? STORAGE or SHIPMENT. Liberal Cash Advances made on WOOL, GRAIN, SKINS, &c, lv store or con- sumed for Sale. WOOLPACKB and CORNSAOKS at rhe Lowest Prioen, TWINE, OHAFF, - OATS, ; OILS, LAMPBLACK, &o. GKAIN bought and sold. Laud abd Estate Aobht. agenFfor— h.Z. Loan & Mercantile Agency Co Uhion Insurance Company Bbookb's Shbsp Dip, Etc. Newest Improved Threshing Machines rrsnged for. FRED. MAKEIG, 1 36 Ashburton.