The Ashburton Guardian.

ISBBUI-iTON. "WEDNESDAY, "SBPTEMBEB 5. ISBB

] PRICEi-uNE PliliSNY

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BUILDERS. UNDEIiTAKEBS, *&, , '■ ■orn;} Wakanui Eorvd RDd Cobs Btieet, ; (Next Central Hotel.) pr ivUlJaker ?>rd Brown'a ,Coacb, Factory . "i 3 "-vifloßk «t.teqt lljl ; WHY L.WHATB ; ■;'■■.' ' DOING NOW?' v! >a I >y-i :> ■-■ ■ , i.-l _i_ ■•-.-. , • .,;■■■;•■; .:! .- I BBLLING' i :-.r-! H H 'HOEBE CLOTHS from ifi, 0d WATERPROOF OILSKIN SUITS ■from , . ]2a 3d I CALICO TBNTa from W.- ■'.iifr.lJa fid ,And everything elae ; m. the Trade equally ; cheap; and all hi 3 own make. i . I L?t Tis go and see P. O'CGVNNELL'S Al Tent Deppt.r , , Where is his Shop? ' Why," ' ' < CO MPTON'S BUILDINGB Moore Street, Aahburton. V&2; NOTICE. .. IN Thanking my numierous Frienda and , Customers m Tinwald and surround, ing District, fbr the liberal support they have given me, I beg to assure them lam carrying on the business oorf r • GENERAL STOREKEEPER AND BUTCHER A exclusively on my own account, without connection .with any FIRM or PEKBQJN, or m any way as an AGENT for' others Soliciting a continuance of your favors, which shall have prompt attention, whether left at the Store or forwarded by my cart, now running (the Towa every morning, Moirro; HONESTY and OIVILITfy 5*38 JAMES GUDBELL. REID aot) GBAY, CAMEEON STREET, ' ASHBURTON^ / r\ ,- Makers of IMPROVED D.-FUKBO-W PLOUGHS (Made of Best Hammered Sorap Iron, and Winner of First Prize at Melbourne Exhibition.) &*>. Oyor 80001 AT /Ovoi-8000 m use,, j" Reduced Pbioks: \ iv «<*©. ' Extra heavy Mould Boards for roach " Land m Sttfck, e^«**- Reid and Gray's Turnip Powers, with or without Guano Sowers ; al I, sizes, 1 to 16 Coulters, and 7to Winches apart ; made to sow turnips and manure down the same tube, or m two, one following the other. This drill is very specially commended by all those who have used them. — Testi- monial just received :— Timaru, Ist May. "Messrß Reid and Gray, Dear Sirß,— ln reference 10 the Turnip and Manure Drill which I purchased from you m November last year, for George Gray Russell, Esq., Otipuo, Timaru, I have pleasure m stating that it is the best Drill I have seen for distributing artificial manure, either m a dry or damp state ; it never ologs, and is easily regulated as to quantity, and distributes the manure with perfeot regularity, and gave good satisfaction.— Yours truly, Aiex Wyilie." Zig-Zag iat»rrows still maintain their reputation as the best general purpose Harrow. Four hundred sets made ar* nually. Newly Improved Ohaffcuttera all sizes, with Balance Fly Wheel, fitted with patent cast steel Mouthpiece, m one piece, which can be taken off and replaced by an ordinary laborer m a few seconds. Cul three lengtds of chaff. Portable Screw-Press and Bagging Chaficutter, cuta, riddles, elevates, screens and presses into the bag 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's Hand Seed Sower, Farm Drays and Waggons, patent Fenoing Standards for Folding Sheep, Fenoing Wire, Steel, Iron, and Barb Wire. Repairs to all descriptions of Machinery promptly executed on the premiess. Catalogues free on application at Dune* din or any of our Branches- 4°163 ASHBUBTO GLASS, PAINTS, AND PAPERHA GINGS WAREHOUSE. THE Under igned, having sold ia Stock-in-Trade and Goodwill of the above Business to James Ckaigie, > ! Timaru, begs to thank his friends and thr public for the support accorded to him foi the past eleven years, and solicits contincance of the same to his successor. J. R. CHAPMAN. James Oraigie PAINTER, GLAZIER, PAPERHANGER SIGN WRITER, &o. and DIRECT IMPORTER OF ALL THF- REQUISITES OF THE TRADE, HAVING taken over the Business of Ms J. R. Chapman, I beg to inform the public of Ashburton and Distriot that 1 will keep a Painter's and Paperhanger's Stock m keep g'g with the size and importance of the Town and Di»- trict. All orders will receive prompt atten- tion and be carefully executed. Workmen sent to any part of the District. —FORSALE.— Newest Designs of PAPERHANGINGS good variety. SBEET GLASS, all sizes, from a 60 40 to a 10 x 8, m 16 or 21oz or 260z. British Plate, Silvered Plate (for mirrors Rougn Plato, Colored, Obecured, an* Ornamental Sheet, Oak Varnish, Carriage Varnish, &0., White and Rod Lead, i 8 Colors^ Mixed Paints m Tina, Brushes crim, &o. &c. Paint mixed to any Bhade. Advice to quantity freely given. THE ASHBURTON GLASS, PAINTS S AND PAPEBHANGINfcSS WARE. ? HOUSE,



Public Notices REMOVAL. .-/.. / MR* Q rpIMMO bpgs to ninounce £3. JL to her P^tr. .•,«, »rd tho Publlo generally, thai; ehe. has r>Mv.qvefl to those more commodiousVremire'yffVrmerly known ob the Lytt'olton'BdtfydJn^nrtngn,. Cameron Street, and traatti tn'-ia'ith' l A r fhir- aharo of public patronage by beplDfir h ; good Table and a comfortable House. All oooklng dope la hie ÜBual good R'yla by M« S. Timmo. ,• ; f , ■;.-" "7*lll X?1 TO i}A ? ER dßy *° be msde hy their own localities, at work for na New basic eeiß. All moot with wondorful bdo- coß6. Any one can do the work . Oopit •! not required. We will atart you^ Outfit worth £1; mailed free. . The .c no ploy meat ia particularly adapted to the H-gf«Vn 'm which this' publication; olrcalatfß. B >y8 and girls earn nearly, a much {i,a /men.. Fall particulars acd InetVudtipife 'jha^ijod free. Now is the time— 'don't delay, bai write to us at onoa. < Address Stinson and Co., Portland, jftnfne: -United- States. 8 106 _^_ G. W- T AYL< ? ;& G o ' General Auctioneers, Land and Estate Agtmts, 20, Collins Street, West, Melbourne,'; Are prepared to undertake Sales of Free- hold Property, Household Furniture , Mer- chandise, etc. Liberal advances made on goods for unreserved Bale. Monthly lists of Property for sale, or to let, ißsued free. Loans negotiated, Absentees represented, Insurances effected, charges moderate, settlements prompt. Land sales con- ducted. 7 100 •pO MEET THE TIMES.; C TRUCKLE, J OROPRIEfOR of the Prince Albert X Boarding - House, Wills Street, Ashburton, next Oddfellows' Hall, while thanking his many triends and Customers for their liberal support for the paßt 10 years, solicits a continuance of the same. Board and Lodging, 16s, 18a pet week, or 3s per day. Dinners only, 4s per| week, Good accommodation for Families, and private rooms for Ladies. 7 52 MUSIC. ; REDUCTION IN TERMS. j Lessons from £1 Is per Qnarter*' ' '. MR J. H. B BOOKS is prepared to rei- 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 Quartpr commences from any datej i 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, 6+62 Peter Street. _ 30,000 FBUIT TREES. No Christchurch Woolly Aphis or Rangiora Scale Blight. THOS.~SEAIiY 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 TBEES OHIiRRY TREES APJRICOT 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 SHELTEK TRUES, Roses, Orna. mental Trees, Shrubs, Boots, &c, &c. great variety. MESSRg J. SEALY & CO., Seedsmei East strce k continue to act on my beha! m Town, and all orders, &c, entrusted to them shall have prompt attention. DESOB »TIVJS PKIOED CATALOGUES ON APPLICATION. THOMAS SEALY, Biver Bank, ABhburton, Fronting south approach to Traffic Bridg 9 D. McFarlane, GROCER, ASHBURTON. MY MANY THANKS ARE Tendered to ray numerous Caa tomera and the Publlo generally for he liberal support accorded me at my Clearing Sale last Saturday, and also to my Eaat Street Patrons who found their way to Burnett Btreot, my CASH TAKINGS Bhowlng conclusively that they have not deserted me. I hereby beg to inform all that as my sale bo far has been such a success I intend continuing it for another FOUR WTCEKS, during which time my Customers will have the advantage of buying Goods without the extra duty of the new Tariff placed thereon (as now oharged by other Btoreß,) Therefore you may depend upon getting BARGAINS. It Ib] a great pleasure to me to see my Ouatomerß walking out my establishment with large Parcels and smiling faces for a Bmall outlay, and I confidently aaaert — without gush, blow, or bunkum— that I Ball twenty-five per cent, cheaper than ANY OTHER HOUSE, and] shall continue .to do bo for another Mouth, Therefore Don't delay, PurohasQ while you may, And lay m a stock for a rainy day. D. I C FAELANE, WHOLESALE AND FAMILY GROCER, 5 ONLY ADDRESS — | ? BURNKET STREET ? AsHBURTONfI



Public, Notices. ARCHITECT, Office: : Montgomery't Buildings, East street. ■ Ehtranoe: Burnett Street. 88i ASHBURTON COAL and FIREWOOD 1 DEPOT. Rn T>EAN begs to ioform Ms • iO« Jt> friends and the public generally that m consequence of the great tnoreafle In the prfca of Coal, he haß Beoared a consignment of the celebrated Kaitnn- gaia Coal, oheapßr, cleaner, and far superior to Kewcaetlß Coal. Also In Stook — Jfiount Somerß, Malvern, West- port, and Newcastle Co»l. Firewood, Post and Rails, Stakes, Strainers, etc, eto , Oats, Bran, Sharpa, Potatoes, Chaff, Ohickwheat, etc. R. S. BEAN, West Street. 20 TONS GLOVER SEEDS CLOVER SEEDS CLOVER SEEDS WE are now landing, ex " Aorangl " from London, our new Season's Clovers, Tnrnlps, Garden, and Flower Seedß, which we have procured direct from the GROWERS. They are of the choicest quality, being this Season's crop, and are therefore fresh and reliable. We will forward samples to any address on application, bo that Intending pur- chasers can teat the germinating quality for their own satisfaction. ALSYKE CLOVER, RAPE. WHITE CLOVER, MUSTARD, COW GRASS, TURJSIPW, RED CLOVER, MANGOLD, TIMOTHY, CARROTS We have also Perennial Ryegrass and Cocksfoot for sale m large or small quan- tities, latest novelties m Garden and Flower Seeds, from that well-known Lon* don firm, James Carter and Oompant. Empty Iron Tanks ned Cases for sale. J. SEALY and CO., (Late Seal? Bros.) 7 GREAT EXCITEMENT 1 1 ! WHERE? AT HAVES & COS BECAUSE they must CLEAR AT AN ENORMOUS SAORIFFOE £2000 Worth of Gooda m a Month, and to do this they must give Goodafat Prices nevei heatd of m Aohburton, Bargains. Bargains. Bargains. In every Department, constating of — Dreaaea, Velveteens, Flannels, Blankets Calico, Shirtings. Corsets, Hats and Jackets, Ulsters, Skirtß, Clothing, Boots, &c, &o. The whole to be offered at STARTLING PRICES that must command a Great Sale. P.S, — You are kindly Invited to Inspect the Pooda and compare prices. Hayes and Co,, A I? CADE AND A H BURTON H, J. WOOD & Co. STATIONERS' HALL, ifriedlander'a Buildings, Ashburton. BOOKS, Commercial and Genera Stationery, Account Books, &c, NEW BOOKS BY EVBEY MAIL; MUSIC. Planes, Harmoniums, Acoordeon} Concertinas, Violins, Ban job, &c, &o. New Songs and Mnnio of every description A large quantity of Muslo (Sheet and Books) slightly soiled, to be aold at a Great S»orifice. FANCY GOODS Writing Oases and Desks, Sorap, Phot- and Fern Albumß, Work Boxes, Purse* Card Canes, Pocket Books, Photo Frames and every description of Fancy Stationery. Writing, Printing, and Wrapping Papers In any quantity. Any Book out of Btook procured hrom our Ohrlstohurch Establishment, the Stook of which la one of the Largest and Bea. Assorted In the Colonies, or from London Agency. A special Discount allowed to Llbnir? and School Committees 1 H. J. WOOD & G8 STATIONERS' HALL, ASHBUBTON.



Public Notices. FT OPE FOR TH E DEAF. —-Nicholson 1 JLjI Improved Patent Artificial Ear Drums. The only sure, easy, and unaeei/ device used to permanently restore hearing. Recommended by scientific men of Europe and America. Write for free illustrated description book to J. Q. Nicholson, Lincoln's Inn Chambers, William street, Melbourne. AStIBORTON "GUARDIAN.'J DUNEDIN AGENCY. (tyTR R. T. WHEELER, Stafford Street, Dunedln, has been appointed our Agent and will be able to arrange terms with advertisers for oontract advertise* tnenK T7IOR the Blood is the Life— Clark's world _|J famed Blood Mixture, warranted to cleanse the blood from all impurities from whatever causes arising. For ficrofula, Bcurvy, skin and blood diseases, and scores of all kinds ite effects are marvel- lous. Thousands of testimonials. Sold m bottles 4s 6d and lls eaoh by chemists and patent medicine eeDdors everywhere Pole proprietors : The Lincoln and Midland Conntieß Drug Co , Lincoln, England 1 11 THE ASHBURTON Woollen Manufacturing Co., Ltd. SUBSCRIBED CAPITAL, £11,000 DIRECTORS: G. H. Gbeenwood, Chairman, Gko. Jameson C. J. Hakper H. Fbihdlander A. Harbison John Obb D. H. Bbown. npHE 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 six per cent If deposited at call five per cent J. H. TWENTY MAN, Secretary. LEVIATHAN RAILWAY jnnE m p e;r an o c tto te l (Opposite the Railway Station), DUNEDIN MRS SILK - - Proprietress. Begß to Inform her friends and the Fablio generally that she has purchased the above Holrl, and respectfully solicits a Bhare of their support. The Hotel ia the largest and moat com- modlouß of (la 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 moat comfortable. VISITORS Will find every civility and acoommoda* tlon, and the aim of the Proprietress will be to give her patrons every satisfaction; N.B. — Refreshments can be obtained In the shape of Tea, Coffee, and Cocoa on arrival: and Guests wiahlng to go away by early train can depend on being called In ample time, If they will only make their wiahea known. 4 156 H. &E. Oraighead WISH TO ANNOUNCE TO THEIR CUSTOMERS TffAT THEY HAVE REMOVED TO COLEMAN'S BUILDINGS, TANCEED STEEET. — ALSO— That they have now m Stook a Large and Varied Assortment of TWEEDS, COATINGS, &0., auitable for the present Season. BTYLB AND FIT ALL THAT OAN BE DESIREDj H. & E; CRAIGHEAD TAILORS, TANORED STREET, ASHBURTON. ASHBDRTON JHGH SCHOOL. ESTABLISHED 1881. Teaching Stahf. Boys' School. — Mr J. E. Buchanan, Ist B, A. , University College, London. Girls' School. — Miss Satjndbrs, Canter- bury College, Ohriotchurch ; Miss Gbubb, Trinity College, Dublin. AT this institution pupils of both raxes 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 coutßO may be modified to meet apeolal cases, if ip the interest of the Paplla Buch a plan la judged advis- able. The year la divided Into thr. terms. All fees are payable m advaciu. per term Pupils under 12 years of age ... £2 2s  over 12 years of age ... £2 16s Mualo (extra) £1 Is Fee or attending music (only), ... £2 2s Drawing and Painting (only) ... £1 Is A term's notice required before the a removal of a pupil. 5 For further details apply to the Head- -5 master. 6 The third term commences on MON- f »AT| the 17th Beptewher ♦



[( l M C CALLJJM & CO. ' WE are now landing, ex "Maud Graham," a Cargo of Flrßt*o!aßs KAURI FLOOBING, LINING, SHELVING, and other nizeß In CONDITION. We have also to hand Large Supplies of RED and WHITE PINE TIMBER, all alzea. A L S O,— NEWCASTLE COAL, WESTPORT COAL, AND MOUNT SOMERS COAL Oue 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, OOLLINS, Managed - THE PUBLIC "I RUST OFFICE OF NEW ZEALAND OFFER, BEAT ADVANTAGES TO^D^7IDC AIVTQ bout to make tneir wills, and desiring to secure the X JjJLvDUIN O faithful execution of their last wishes. Tfi TDT7IDCniVrC ab° ut to marry and make provision by marriage L\J rJuJtvOUIND contract or settlement. TOIDI7DCmV^Q contemplating the settling of their estate, or of a X^JjJl\JjVJIi kJ sum or sums of money by trust deed. : TO ID^7^DOAATC1 D^7^DOAATC desirous of constituting trusts for charitable or JL Hi X\ OvjlN O benevolent objects. Til CflDiriPll TDIIOTCCO holding moneys m trust for persons I U rUffLIUN I ItUD I LUC) resident m this colony. All such should obtain detailed information from the PUBLId RtJSTEE, Custom House Quay, Wellington, or from ACLAND, BARNS, AND CO., OHRISTOHTTRCH, Or D. M. ROSS, TIMARU. New Zealand Fire and Marine Insurance Company Established ... ... ... 1859. CAPITAL ONE MILLION. THE PREMIER & WEALTHIEST COLONIAL COMPANY, NOTED FOE PROMPTNESS AND LIBEBALITY. FIRE AND MARINE BISKS. ALSO,— RISKS ON GROWING CROPS. TiiRESING [MACHINES, &c, accepted at lowest current rates. • GEORGE JAMESON, AGENT, ASHBURTON. mHE Undersigned has now FOR SALE, In LARGE or SMALL QUANTITIES— Blue Derwent and Kidney Potatoes, RANSOME and SIMS and HOBNSBY'S PLOUGH SHARES, SPRING WHEAT. DRAIN AND FIELD PIPES- GRASS AND CLOVER SEEDS AT LOWEST CURRENT RATES, ALSO,— A GENERAL ASSORTMENT OP Farm and Station Stores. GEORGE JAMESOF ASHBURTON AND RAKAIA. (4% I /T\ M /a^ \N.Z. INDUSTRIAL GAZETTE ■~£ A^4> ' I 'AA &i S m Jw^\ to" The blending is entirely ri.tnn- I IGSU 1 uQiQ M l»ff*ft^&t >^dedto by Mr. Ndson himself, JLJ^^ H ▼ TT ~ m Wmrnm^S^ Wk who is a Taster of great experi- B JBTMfta7er\ itt ence, and has had a special INI TUIP B #s^Sw^Sat3^ training m the art." \A~ jg a fwnmiF'liii^l \ " TWtt torn deserves tho sup W\f f\ I \ J H m Jsmmm^L \ <*«, portcfall purchasers of Tea w\J f< V g * nWfIBEB^A m^ as the article they oiler h Itf Mlv i^S™?TO». WV su P cr ' or '9 anything we <\ Mr gv 'Jw^'^^Sin < ?\ ««, have seen m this Colony." % yj^y B i{a nippsisn v\ % press. J o\\J B MS Jm^^t^r "*\ m'?' r : No ! son is a pr °I i \V4^ Bt H'S '3lc™3d!^k' T Z\ \Ki fl " ssiolml Taster and \J» . U fllu TTIfPS' i 'W 11ir if|r^ \St. Blender." THOUGH M^^J ic^^BW. 3—A PRICES: MflSSS^^ per lb» . j AUCKLAMO, WE ! LIVBTON, i;HRIST3HURCH, DUWEDIN, AGENTS EVERYWHERE, SOLD IN ASHBURrTON BY H- M. CARSON, HENRY ZANDER 0 And theHprincipal storekeepers,



Public Notices. VEKY little medicine of any other kind required if LAM PLOUGH'S PYRETIC SALINE is at hand, and taken as occasions arise. It is the cure and PREVENTIVE of most diseases incident to 'rropieal and Colonial life. It allays thirst and cools and vitalises the blood m a remarkable manner, speedily removing Constipation, Feverishness, Fevers, Head- ache, Vomiting, and Liver troubles. Station proprietors, flockmaeters, and all residing m up-country stations tihould 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, Viotoria, /^ 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 supervision of Mr George James Ward, late of California. The Jamß, Jellies, Pickles, Tomata 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, 1424, 1426 Callowhill St., Philadelphia, Pa., U.S.A. (incorporated), New York Office, No. 32 Howard Street, New York City. SOLE MANUFACTURERS of a LINE OF Patented American NOVELTIES, In Stationers' Specialities & Light Hardware. THE Novelty Paper Fastener; A full line of Paper and Letter Clips. The Up- right Clip. Paper Weight and Clip. Note, Letter, and Legal Cap Board Clips. Auto- matic Fountain Penholder. Automatic Fisher (for fishermen.) Novelty Pocket Knife, and Novelty Hunting Knife (operating instan- taneously with one hand.) Ornamental Match Boxes, with bracket hooks (nickel plate, Tucker bronze, and other styles of finish.) Shelf Brackets (for putting up shelves without tools), with sets of wardrobe hooks attached. Mincing Knives, with one, two, and three blades. Staples for binding pamphlets arid 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 1 be ordered at the same prices through any reliable American Commission House. Houses undertaking the sale of these goods will find their trade rapidly increase, 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 I here. LOW VITALITY. DX. CHURCHILL'S Syrup of Hypophosphite of Lime prescribed by the faculty for the cure of Consumption, Chronic Cough and Genera! Debility. TT contains two of the principal m J. gredlomts necessary for building up the Human Frame, and which are con- sidered deficient m the above complaints, viz., Phosphorus and lAtm. It cannot be too highly recommended for Delicate Children. Dr. Churchill's Compound Byrup ol HYPOPHUSPHITES Is real Brain Food, and m cases, of Muscular and Nervous Exhaustion hps acquired a world-wide reputation. Each bottle bears Dk, Churchill's signature. Price, 4fr Prepared only by! Swan, Chemist, Bub Oabtiglionb, Pajmb BAKER AND CO. TIMBER AND GOAL MERCHANTS, WEST STREET, ASHBURTON. DESIRE to announce to the inhabitants of Ashburton and surrounding districts that they have opened a TIMBEB and COAL YA.K.D, opposite Mr George Jameson's Grain Store ; West street, and are prepared to supply aatl t aliases of BUILDING MATERIAL, m large or small quantities, to suit purchasers. RED, WHITE, and BLACK PINE, and TOTABA. GALVANISED CORRUGATED IRON m all lengths, and boßt brands. MOULDINGS, ARCHITRAVES, SKIRTINGS. POSTS and RAILS, STAKES, and all Fencing Material. OOTL: Westport] Coal, Newcastle Coal, kemat Somers Coal. Fiiewood m long or short lengths. st Agents m Ashburton for Wilson's Portland Cemeikt and Hydraulic \ime. Notk Addbbss: — BAKER AND CO. OnposltelMrlG. JAMESON'SjiGrain Stow A West street. 1%



Public notices "Zealandia" Boots HAVE the Highest Beputatio* ii the Coloniei. .-.oaounced at the Indian and Colonial Eviilbition aa the FINEST ia the Whole Exhibition; For substantial wear they are the BEST IN THE WOKLU Buy a pair o v ZEALANDIAS " and you will never uae any other Brand. Onr Patented ♦•PARAGON 800T 1 and •* INDESTRUCTIBLE TOEB." For Boys and Girls are Splendid Linot. for Hard Wear. None are Genui\e unless branded on the Sole And erery pair is absolutely Warranted to pro Good Wear. Sold by the leading Boot Dealers and Country Stores througnout New ZeaWnd, and Wholesale by LIGHTBAND, ALLAN & CO. CHRISTCHURCH. STORAGE. _STORACE. WOOL. WOOL. WOOL. riIHE Undersigned begs to announce to I bis numerous friends of Aehburton and tho surrounding districts that he has aken over the fIEW ZEALAND LOAN AND MER- CANTILE AQENOy CO.'S STORES IN ABHBURTOJN, 1 Aad is prepared to receive Wool and Grain fcx STORAGE or SHIPMENT. Liberal Cash Advances made on WOOL, GRAIN, SKINS, &c,, In store or con- •umed for Sale. WOOLPACKS and CORNSACKS at : the Lowest Prices, ./ TWINE, CHAFF, OATS, OILS, : LAMPBLACK, &o, ' . r GitAIN bought and Bold. ■ t LisD and Estatb Agent. Ijj;- ■ AOfENT FOX— h.Z. iiOan & Mercantile Agency Co Union Ibsuranok Oompakt Bbooke's Shbxp Dip, Etc. Newest Improved Threshing Machines rranged for. FRED. MAKEIG, 1 35 Ash burton. Frledlander Bros. WOOL. WOOL. WOOL. Season, 1888-89. B;We are prepared to make LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES OK THE ENSUING CLIP OF WOOL Plaoed In onr hands for sale. Onr Premises being well lighted afford . tpeolal advantages for displaying WOOL. No Commission obarged on advanoesl ' and no Commission charged ;for offering WOOL unless a sale is effected, , WOOL PAOKJ3 LOWKSTIOUKRE2JT RATES. PRIEDLANDER BROS., t PETER WILLIAMS, Mg Auctioneer. Prime Oamaru Derwent Potatoes i Skin Sales. WE HOLD ; IOBTNIGHTLYLSALES , ? SKINS THROUGHOUT THE BEASON ON THE FOLLOWING DATES:— July 27tb, August 10th and 24th September 7ih and 21st, October sth and 19th, November 2nd, 16tb, and 30th SALES OF HOES ES,!PIGS, CATTLE, PR ODUCE, & FURNITURE OK SATURDAYS. • STOqK SALES [ON TUESDAYS. BAKAIA MONTHLY g SALE— Fin Thursday of the Month FBIEDLANDER BROS., J?^TER WILLIAMS,