The Ashburton Guardian.

ASHBURTON. THURSDAY, JULY 19. 7§BB

VOL. VII -No 1897

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ASHBURTO GLASS, PAINTS, AND PAPER HA GINGS WAREHOUSE. J^HE Under igned, having Bold' his Stock-in-Trade and Goodwill of the abovo Business to James Craigie, of Timaru, begs to thank his frien is and the publio for tho support accorded to him for the pußt eleven years, and solicits a continuance of the same to his successor. J. R. CHAPMAN. James Oraigie PAINTER, GLAZIER, PAPERHANGER SIGNWRITER, &c. and DrREOT IMPOKTBK OF ALL THE REQUISITES OF THE TRADE, HAVING taken over the Business ot Mv J. R. Chapman, I beg to inform the public of ABhburton and District that I will keop a Painter's and Pnperhanger's Stock m keeping with tho mo nnd importance of the Town and Dis- triot, All orders will receive prompt atten- tion and be carefully oxecuted. Workmen sent to any part of tho Distriot. —FORSALE.— Newest Designs of PAPEREANGINGB good variety. SHEEI GLA6S, all sizes, from a 60 40 to a 10 x 8, m 16 or 21 oz or 260z. British Plate, Silvered Plate (for mirrors, Rougn Plato, Colored, Obscured, and Ornamental Sheet, Oak Varnish, Carriage Varnish, &c, White and Red Lead, ils, Colors, Mixed Paints m Tins, Brushes crim, &c. &o. Paint mixed to any Shade. Advice to quantity freely givon. THE ASHBURTON GLASS, PAINT 4 AND PAPEBHANGINOS WARE- HOUSE,



BUTCH KB -,- f exclusively , on my own account, without counectiou with any FlltM'or PEUSO.N, or m any way as an Atj'tSNT for others Soliciting a continuunce of your favors, which shall hi»vo" ■prompt •'attention, whether left at tho Store or forwarded by my cart, now running the Towkr every morning. Moi^o j HONESTY and CIVILITY. 5*38 JAM >■ S . GUDSRLL KEID anj> <*JtU¥, CAMERON SOtaE,; ASHBURTON. Makerß ot IMPROVED D.-FURBOW PLOUGHB (Made of Best Hammered Sorap Iron, and . Winner of First Prize at Melbourne Exhibition.) Over 80001 AT /Over 8000 m use. J Reduced Pbioes; \ m use. Extra heavy Mould Boards for rough Land m Stock, Zig-Zag Furrows still maintain theii reputation as the best general purpose Harrow. Four hundred sets made an- nually. '.'. Nowly Improved Chaffcuttera all sizes, with Balance Fly Wheel, fitted with patent cast steel Mouthpiece, m one piece, whioh can be taken off and feplaoed by ar> ordinary laborer fn a few seconds. Cut three lengths of chaff. Portable Screw-Press and Baggil Chaff cutter, cuts, riddles, elevates, ecreei and presses into the bag at one operation 1, 2, 3, and 4 Horse-Powers, aimpl strong, and easily drawn, universally throughou New Zealand. Jointed Pulverising Diso TTarrows, ovei 700 m use. No farm should be without thera. All sizes from 6ft to 12ft. y Grain Drills from 11 to 17 Coultors. We make largely for Canterbury and North Island. Cahoun'a Hand Peed Sower, j'Farfli Drays and Waggons, patent F*n<sfb|j Standards for Folding Sheep, Fenoing Wire, Steel, Iron, and Barb Wire. Repairs to all descriptions of Machinery promptly executed on the premiees^ ' ' t Catalogues free on application at Dune* m or any of our Branches- 4°163



üblic Notices. BAKEB^SSOS , BtfILDBBS, tTJNJ>BRTAKBRBI, i*X- Cortar Wakanuf Boad and Caaa Btieefc (Next Ohntral Hothl.) Or at Bakor and Brown's Coach Factory r flßvqlookfjßtrecfr llfll SADDLERY I SADDLERY ! MR A; niED£Np^basDfc reputed to • p'remißeß >o(jcuj_wd i by. Ms |Tait Burnett Street, hopes, by strict attention to Business, to merit a share of publio patronage. -,--■ . -? THE LOWEST PRICES CHARGED. Every requisite m tho Trade kept m Stock. Farmers and others will now have opportunity of getting SADDLERf suoh LOW;PBIQI§S as Were .never bet ott offered m Aehburton. ' ,J 2 Repairs executed on moat reasonable terms. AGENT for thfe r new high arm Davis SEWING MACHINES. The only Vertical Feed Machine m the world. It nas no equals , ■■;■. l;'- r%^ • ■■■ ■.-; •£ Sold on time payments if required. W. 19 '-■' ■' 7^ ffiELAND. 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 STOREKEtePijifi AND



Charles Ray, MECHANICAL ENGINEER r>EPATKS Gnnp, Sowing Machines L\ Lawn Mowers. Pumps, etc. BICYCLES and TRICYCLES repaired and extraß kept on hand BIOYOLES~OR SALE. Engineering m all its Branches. Opposite OENTRAL HOTEL, Wakanui Road. 6 8 2 MUSIC. REDUCTION IN 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 havo 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 made for two or more pupils m one family. Particulars on application to J. H. BROOKS, 6t62 Peter Street,



/j E. M. BLAKE, ARCHITECT. Office: Montgomery's Buildings, East street. ',:.. Entrance : Bornett Street. , - " 8^ : *po meet the times C. TRUCKLE, PROPRIETOR of the Prince Albert Boarding -House, Wills Streei, Ashburton, next Oddfellows' Hall, while thanking his many Friends and Cuatomera for their liberal support for the past 10 years, solicits a continuance of the same.  Board and Lodging, 16s, 18s poi week, or 3s per day. Tinners only, 4s per week. Good accommodation for Families, and private rooms for Ladieß. 7 52 ASHBURTON COAL AND FIREWOOD DEPOT RS. BEAN m thanking his Friends , for the liberal patronage bestowed ppon him for the last six yoara, begs to inform them and all the inhabitants of ABhburton that ho is still prepared to delivor promptly all orders tor Newcastle, Weßiport, Brunner, and Mulvorn Coal, Firowood, Posts nod Raila, Stakes, Strainer*, Oatß, Bran, Chaff, Potatoes, Chick Wheac, &c., &c, at the lowest possible quotations. Note tho address : — R. S. BEAN, West Btroet, 5 256 Ne:# Bunk' of Australaßia.



ASHBURTON. /jiHE pESTRAL TTOTEL, Proprietor ... ... W. Reumond 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 brands of Liquors, Special terms 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, Ohristchuroh, March 9th, 1887. I am happy to teßtify to the value of your Liver and Stomachio Pills, having used them for tho last fourteen years., and cap recommend thorn to every household with every confidence. ~ J. G. Garfobth. Sole Agent for Aehburton, — OHAS. NEATE, • Pharmaceutical Chemist, 7 166



D- McFarlane, GROCER, ASHBURTON. MY MANY THANKS ARE Tendered to my numerous Caa tomers and the Publio generally for the liberal Bupport oooord6d me at my Clearing Sale laat Saturday, and also to my East Street Patrons who found their way to Burnett Btruet, 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 fntend continuing it for another FOUR WEEKS, during which timn my Customers will have ihe 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 mo to see my Customers walklngput of my establishment with large Parcels and Bmlling faces for a small outlay, and I confidently assert — without gush, blow, or bunkum — that I Bell twenty-five per cent, cheaper than ;— " ANY OTHER HOUSE, [ and {shall continue to do so for another Mouth, Therefore Don't delay, Purchase while you may, And lay m a stock for a rainy day. D. M C MELANE, WHOLESALE AND FAMILY ' GROCER, ONLY ADDRESS— BURNEET STREET I ASHBURTON..



Bargains. Bargains. Bargains. In every Department, consisting of — Dresses, Velveteens, Flannels, Blankets Calico, Shirtings. Corsets, Hats and Jaokots, Ulsters, Skirts, Clothing, Boots, &0., &o. The whole to bo offered at STARTLING PRICES that must command a Groat Sale. P.S.— You are kindly invited toglnspeot the Goods and compare prices, Hayes and Co., and East Street |;a -hburton?



Horses Shod with skill and care. w. hTpaget. ASHBURTON DRUG COMPANY'S POISONED WHEAT, Prepared by J. M. CAMBRIDGE'S patented process, Copy of a letter reoelvod from the Chairman Rangltata Road Board : — To the Manager Ashbnrton Drug Com* pany, Limited. Dear Sir, — So far as I can judge at present,- the Poisoned Wheat supplied this Season la far superior to any previously obtained. It is a moo clean bright Bample of Wheat, nnd does not stick together. Youtb truly, O. J. HARPER, 5 64 Chairman Rangltata Road Board. GREAT EXCITEMENT 1 1 1 WHERE? at HAVES & COS BECAUSE they must CLEAR AT AN ENORMOUS SAORIFrOE [£2000 Worth of Goods In a Month, and to do this they must give Goods at Priooß novei heard of m £Ashbutton.



ASHBURTON "GUARDIAN.'j DUNEDIN AGENCY. (Ij-R R. T. WHEELER, Stafford Street, Dunedln, has been appointed our Agent and will be able to arrange terms with advertisers for contraot advertlae- i mentf?. W. H. Paget BLACKSMITH HOPSE-SHOER Wheelwright GENERA i Burnett Street, next " Mall " OflSoe. I r>EGS to announce that he haa taken.! O over the Coach Building and Wheel- wright Branch, lately carried on by H; Peat, and will continue all branches of the «bove bußlneas aa before. All kinds of Buggleß, Diays, or Oartß made and re- paired. Agricultural Implements repaired promptly,



A term's notice required before the removal of a pupil. I The second term commences on Monday, 28th May. Pupils will assemble [at 0.30 a.m. I 'For furtboc details apply to the Hoad-



LEVIATHAN RAILWAY rpEMPE^RANOE TTOTEL (Opposite the Railway Station), DUNEDIN MRS SILK - - Proprietress, Begs to inform her friends and the Public generally that she has purchased the above Hotol, and respectfully sOUolts a share of their support. The Hotel Is the largest and moßt com- modious of its kind m Dunedln, and can offer accommodation not to be excelled ; having been thoroughly renovated since the new proprietress took possession ; and will now be found most oomfortable. VISITORS Will find every civility and accommoda- tion, and tho 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 wlahing to go a fray by early train can depend on being called In ample time, If tbey well only make their wishes known. 4 156 ASHBURTON JHIGH SCHOOL. ESTABLISHED 1881. j Teaching Btahf, Boys' School. — Mr J. E. Buchanan, * Ist B. A., University College, London. . Girls' School. — Miss Saundbrs, Canter- bury College, Ohrißtohuroh ; Miss Gbdbb, Trinity College, Dublin. AT this institution pupils of both texes havn the opportunity of acquiring tho elements of a liberal edu- cation. The subjeots of Study are those usually taught at Secondly Sohooln ; but the ordinary oourso may bo modified to meet speolal oases, if io the Interest of the Pupils such a plan 1b judged advis- able. I The year is divided into three terms. ' All foes are payable m advance. . per term Pupils under 12 years of ago ... £2 2s  over 12 years of a^e ... £2 16s Music (extra) £1 Is Fee or attending music (only), ... £2 2s Drawing and Painting (only) ... £1 Is



AN INSPECTION INVITED. Prices defy the World. Come and judge for yourselves. 5°161 THE ASHBURTON Woollen Manufacturing Co., Ltd. SUBSCRIBED CAPITAL, £11,000 DIRECTORS: G. H. Gbeenwood, Chairman. ! Geo. Jameson 0. J. Haupeu H. Fbiedlandeb A. Habbison John Obb 1). H. Bbown. fin HE Directors are prepared to receive DEPOSITS at the following rates of interest :-— If fixed for 12 months seven per cent If fixed for 6 months alx per oent If deposited at call five per oent J. H. TWENTY MAN, Secretary.



EVENING GLASSES are being held at my Office, Montgomery's Build- Ings, Burnett Street, on MONDAYS, WEDNESDAYS, and FRIDAYS, from 7 to 9 p.m. Architectural, Piptorial, Model, and all branohea of Freehand Drawing, etc, are being taught E.M.BLAKE, 4 160 Arohtteot; THE "RED GROSS" PRESERVING COMPANY, Chapel Street, South Yarra, Victoria, CANNED Tomatoes, equal to American, and at same price ; also' Peaches, Poars, Apricots, of the finent quality, and m heavy ayrup. All these goodß are manufactured undor the fcupervißion of Mr George James Ward, late of California. The Jams, Jellies, Pickles, Tom at a Sauce, and Assorted Sauces of this Company are well known to be better than any im- ported, 5 213 — — —mm i 'mil John Russell HAS great pleasure m: announcing to the residents of Aahburton and the Publio m general that he haß removed to tho Block known as the TOWN HALL, m East street, whoro ho has opened out a Choice Seleotlon of DRAPERY, MEN'S CLOTHING, &c, suitable for every ciaas



New Zealand Fire and Marine Insurance Company Established ... ... ... 1859. CAPITAL— ONE MILLION. THE PKEMIER & WEALTHIEST COLONIAL COMPANY, NOTED FOR PROMPTNESS AND LIBERALITY, FIBE AND MABINE BISKS. ALSO,— RISKS ON GROWING CROPS. TiIRESING MACHINES, Bte,, accepted at lowest current rates. GEORGE JAMESON, . ■ I ■ 7 AGENT, ASHBURTON,



ASK YOUR OROGER FOR ~ Or_~_ _w aa ~~^a r _w *. JL +*v a V Bj.A-1 F_\j-m-_m S ff_\ \n.Z. INDUSTRIAL GAZETTE ftv!T I Qflv! ff iJm^a. %" The blondinß is entirely allcn- VMV 1 VVYM ff tXN_WrW_\ % dc<l «° b y Mr. No!son himself, ■——- M __ms__m\. who IS a TastC!r ° f Rreat experi- B AlM_AyeTm m cncc > an<l 1,a3 lla[ l - special IN THE Aw _fr^rPit^\ m train,n 6 in lhc art -" lit B /l^xS\ \ TIMAEU HERALD. l/l_r* _—\ mm. . I_i m B \\*TaTS^t\ V Wk " Thin firm deserves tbe sup- K(1 D I W M M \ TO, Poft'rfal'l'OrchasersofTca R W*» AW Bt_'Mtm'±W^\' ; \ mas tha article they oßer is Ay B^ l^nTtWßlm^r^'A » superior to anythins wo <; O ff Bfr L4ffife3tek.' have seen m ti»scoiony." icOu^* a B£ nS^_^m^ y\ \ press, iQ\M^ B BJ< i<^ l Vfkifm :::^ m^\ " Mf- Nelson is a pro. ff B^f '«X%» ®\ m fcs , si6,ml .Taster and THOUGH B^nfZ «^^^^^L^^\J^ "PRICES : kmmffik*^^ her lb. PURE BLENDED TEAS. AUCKLAND, WE LI GTON, CHRIST3HURCH, DUNEDIN. AGENTS EVERYWHERBo SOLD IN ASHBTTKTON BY H- M. CABSON, HENRY ZANDER And the principal storekeepers,



SPRING WHEAT. I have for nale good clean Bampleo of Tuscan and Lammas, DRAIN AND FIELD PIPES- TOAEEIVB, EX "OPAWA" AND OTHER VESSELS- CLOVER AND TURNIP SEEDS ALL OF BEST QUALITY OBTAINABLE. GEORGE JAMESOF ASHBURTON.



M C CALLUM & CO. TI7"E aro noTf landing, ex "Maud Graham," a Cargo of Flrat-clasa KAURI VV FLOODING, LINING, SHELVING, and other blzob In PRIME CONDITION. We have also to hand Large Supplies of RED and WHITE PINE TIMBER, all sizes. A L S O,— NEWCASTLE COAL, WESTPORT COAL, AND MOUNT SOMKRS COAL ! Our PAINTING and HOUSE DECORATING DEPARTMENT la replete with 1 EVERY RtQUISITE. ESTIMATES GIVEN. McOallum and Co., TIMBER AND COAL MERCHANTS, PAINTERS, PAPER- BANGERS, GLAZIERS, Etc., EASTS T R E E T ASHBURTON. W. H. COLLINS, Manager, THE PUBLIC I BUST OFFICE OF NEW ZEALAND OFFER RE AT ADVANTAGES TOT}^7'PQ/"V'K^o< bout to make their wills, and desiring to secure the JTIjAOUINO faithful execution of their last wishes. TO"PTJ I'pC^]y^Q1 'pC^]y^Q about to marry and make provision by marriage X J-iIYOUIIO contractor settlement. TOPI^ I P^^^lV^Q contemplating the settling of their estate, or of fc x XliXVOvylX O sum or sums of money by trust deed. TTfi I^TTDQAIVrQ d eß i rOUa °f constituting trusts for charitable or 11/ X JuAOv/110 benevolent objects. TO FOREIGN TRUSTEES i&nKA. I™'1 ™' ,or por " OM All euch should obtain detailed information from the PUBLIC RUSTEE, Custom House Quay, Wellington, or from ACLAND, BARNS, AND CO., OHRIBTCHT7ROH, Or D. M. ROSS, TIMARU. Winter Drapery." " Winter Drapery. CALL AND SEE MITCHELL AND TURNER'S gDreas Goods, Trimmings to match ' CALL AND SEE MITCHELL AND TURNER'S I Rags and Blankets CALL AND SEE MITCHELL AND TURNER'S Flannels and Flanettes CALL AND SFE MITCHELL AND TURNER'S Ladies' and Children's Ulatera and Jackets CALL AND SEE MITCHELL AND TURNER'S Shawls and Far Capes CALL AND SEE MITOBELL AND TURNER'S Mitts., Glo*6B, and all olaßßes Woollen Goodf> splendid Stcck CALL AND SEE MITCHELL AND TURNER'S Mens' and Boys' Overcoats, Suits, Sooks, Pants, and Shirts. SPECIAL NOTlCE— Gentlemen wanting Suits to measuro should call and look over a first-class lot of Home and Colonial Tweed samples. Meajure taken and guaranteed. N.R.— A splendid line of Tweed Trouaera at Al " Value " 10a 61. BOOTS. BOOT?. BOOTS. I. None but firat-olass makes kept ; a good article at a fair figure* MITCHELL AND TURNER, Tanered Street, nnHE Undersigned has now for SALE, by Bag or per Vod, a splendid Uoo of Prime Blue Derwent Potatoes, Grown on good ground, and warranted to give satisfaction. RANSOME and SIMS and HORNSB Y'S PLOUGH SHARES, j (all sizes. y;



BAKER AND CO. TIMBER AND COAL MERCHANTS, WEST STREET, ASHBURTON. DESIRE to announce to the Inhabitants of Afthburton and surrounding districts that they have opened a TIMBEB and COAL YAItD, opposite Mr George Jameson's Grain Store, West street, and are prepared to eupply ai J «Uaßes of BUILDING MATERIAL, m largo or j small quantities, to suit purchasers. RED, WHITE, and BLACK PINK, and TOTARA. * GALVANIBED CORRUGATED IRON m all lengths, and best brands. MOULDINGS, ARCHITRAVES, SKIRTINGS. POSTS and RAILS, BTAKEB, and all Fencing Material. GOAL i Westport Coal, Newcastle Coal, Mount Somers Coal. Firewood m long or ehort lengths. Agents m Asbburton for Wilson's Portland CemOut «nd Hydraulio Lime, Notr Addbess:— BAKER AND CO. Opposite Mr G. JAMESON'S Grain Storo \ West street, 1$



LOW VITALITY. DB. CHUBOHILL'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- 1 gradients necessary for building up the Human Frame, and whioh are con- sidered deficient m the above complaints, viz., Phosphortiß and Lime. It cannot be too highly recommended for Delicate Children, Dr. Churchill's Compound Byrup oi HYPOPHOSPHITES Is real Brain Food, and m oases of Muscular and Nervous Exhaustion hrs acquired a world-wide reputation. Each bottle bears D». Churchill'B signature. Price, 4fr Prepared only by] Swan, Chemist, Ron Oastiglione, Finis



Public Notices. VERY little medicine of any other kind required if LAMPLOUGH'B PYRETIC BALIN Eis at hand , and taken as occasions arise. It is the cure and 1 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 I Constipation, Feverishuesßj Fevera, Head- . ache, Vomiting, and Liver troubles. Station proprietors, flookmasters, and all ' residing m up-country stations uhould be j provided witn it. Ask your merchant to 1 send regular supplies with your other { etoreß, as it is invaluable to all . Sold by I ' 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 WALCH >™ Uftro NAT. J. BARNET J manors. Melbourne, Premier Chambers, 7 Collins Street W. 5 U2 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- , taneous'y with one hand.) Ornamental 1 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 bfc 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.



•j BPBING OA.BT, new -| AMBEIOA.S WAGGON, Btcond-hand 6BBAPEES and BINDERS by Me Oormack Hornsb/, and Wood, aeoond-band OAMABU POTATOES. Skin Sales. WB bold FORTNIGHTLY BALES of BEINB taronghoub the Sewon on the lolio^. ins datei t~* - Jail 27th, Angnst 10th and 24th, September 7th and 2Ut, October 6th and 19th, Nov tX Dbor 2nd, 16tb, and 80th. , BALES OP | HOESEb, PIGS, CATTLE, PBODUOB, & FURNITURE SAIUEDAYS. BTOOK BALES ON TUESDAYS. &AEAIA MONTHLY SALE, let THUBB- DAY of tha month. FBIEDLATOER BEOS., F^TER WILLIAMS, Auctionee/j



CANTILE AGENCY 00. 'S STORES IN ASHBURTON, Aad is prepared to receive Wool and Grain fci STORAGE or SHIPMENT. Liberal Cash Advances made on WOOL, GRAIN, SKINS, Ac, m store or oon- ligned for Sale. WOOLPACKB and CORNSACKS at the Lowest Pric*a> TWINE, CHAFF, OATS, OILS, LAMPBLACK, &o, GRAIN bought and aold. Lajid and Estate Aoxrt. AGENTFOR— N.Z. Loan & Mercantile Agency Co Union Insurance Company Bbookb'b Shkkp Dip, Eto. Newest Improved Threihing Maohinei rranged for. FRED, MAKEIG, 1 35 Aehburton. MESSRS FRIEDLANDER BROS. HAVI FOB JBALB SDOUBLB-FURROW PLOtJQHB, MOOBd hand A BKB 4-LBAF HA.BROWB, new -a TIP DRAT, eecond-kand IFARIf DBAY with FRAME, eecond* hand



Public Notices ■>«■>■■ ■ ■—'■'* ■■■■■.- -■■-.-. . — ■-■ . — "Zealandia" Boots HAVE the Highest Beputatio- m the Colonies. . \cnounoed at the Indian and Colonial Exhibition as the FINEST m the Whole Exhibition; Fer substantial wear they are the BEST IN THE WORLD. Buy a pair o "ZEA.LANDIAS" and you will never use any other Brand. Our Patented "PARAGON BOOT* and;* 1 INDESTRUCTIBLE TOEB." For Boya and Girls are Splendid Lines for Hard Wear. None are Qenui\e unless branded on theSole And every pair is absolutely Warranted to give Good Wear. Sold by the leading Boot Dealers and Country Stores througnout New Zealand, and Wholesale by LIGHTBAKD, ALLAN ft GO. CHRISTCHURCH. STORAGE, _STORAGE. WOOL. WOOL. WOOL. THE Undersigned begs to announce to his numerous friends of Asbburton and the surrounding districts that he has aken over the j SEW ZEALAND LOAN AND MER.