The Ashburton Guardian.

VOL VII.-N0 1832

ASHBURTO.N, FBIDAY, .MAT 4. 1388

VUIGB-uNE PENNY



oiblic ifaticea ■ BUILDERS, TJNDERTA.KER3, &c, Cornsr Wakanui Eoad RDd Cass siaeet; (Next Central Hotfx.) Or at Baker and Brown's, Coach Factory jflovelock street- 11 Jl -.., B, llorrig : WISHES to Joforoa bis namerosa C,D?tomera of Ashborton District that he is prepared to GRIST GRAIN" la any quantity at reduced RITES; Satis- faction guaranteed/ GRIS'JING done for Farmers by return j good FLOUR guaranteed. , WEEAT for GRISTING may ba deUved at the .Triangle Bakery 43 uaua'. BRAN and SHARPS m Stock. • ■ r pHH) respective baainesaGs of Mr Ch JL: Weate and Mr A, KiMKiTzea, have been amalgatcatad,-- and with a view of obviating fho doable expendltnre In- curred m carrying. -on TWO Establish- ments, will in -future bo conducted m the preraisQa lately .'occupied by Mr Klu- iutzeb,, nndet the style or firiu of Tiie Aslibnrton Drug Company, LIMITED. Having effected this, the new Oompany are determined to give the publio the fail benefit, of the reduced cost' m working exuouses, by supplying all DkUGB anc MEDICINES at a much lower scale of charges than heretofore. Patent and pio> prietmy artichs In constant use, will be- SOLD at specially LOW figures. The quality of every DRUG used m Medicine will be of the very best obtainable. A thoroughly competent assistant will reside on the premises, and the convenience of customers carefully studied m every way, Asbkrton Drag Company, M., J. M. CAMBRIDGE, 8*92 Manager • Tj«OR the Blood ia the Life.— Olake JC! world-famed blood mlxtate is warranted to cleanse the blood from all Impurities from whatever causes arising. Fg<? scrofula, soarvy, pkin and blood dis- eases, and scores of. all kinds its effects are rnurvellouo. Thousands of testi- monials. Sold m bottles 4s 6d and 11s each by chemists and patent medicine vendors »vory where Sole proprietors; The Liueoin and Midhnd Oonntleß Drag Co., Lincoln, England. . , ■ 1 11 Sporting) - ""■■'. — <i ASHBTTRTGN TEADESMEN'S RACING CLUB. RACE MEETING,' ON THE • ■:..'.., ASHBURTON RAOEOOURSB, THURSDAY, MAY 10, 1888. FOR DISTRICT HORSES ONLY. President— W» O. Walker. M;H.R. Vicb-Prksidehts— A.. Harrison (Mayor) Julian [ Jack-on, and W. .1. Steward, M^H.R. Jdosk—W. J, Stsward, M H.R, Stewards— B. Gates, W; J. Haye3, L. Mar- key, J Purchase, and P. .Williams'. Hand icapper and Starter— T. Quill. Clerk of the (-calks— J. O.Duncan. Or.ERK OF THE CuUKSE— &. Scott. " Treasurer— R. M. Cuthbsrtson. PRO&RAMME : "First race ro atart at 12.3 1 ) p.m. 1. Hurdle Rach Handicap, of 2"5 soya second hotso 5 soi?8 ftoca tho stake. One nrJe and a-hslf. Ovar six iVghta of hurdles, about 3ft 6iu high. Npamina- tion, 153 ; accaptnnce,' 103. ; 2. pELLitTG 'atrRDLE Kaob, o* 16 coys ; win- ner to bo sold ior 15 ';ovs any siirplus to g> t > the jfnndß 'of thf Club. No w". iarht .nn(ser 10 f.tono. One raila and ii-ha.if- . Ovev six flivhty oi hurdles, about 3 Ht tija ]aig'i. Eitrv, 15a ' " ' 3. AsnnuuTOK Plate Handicap, of 355075; Bv j «or.d iiovp'j 'i EOys froai bestalia. One mil -i and 9-}i;<lf. ISominitiou 3 203; ac- ceptano?, 16a. • • ! 4. Handicap Tijib Trot, of 20sofs sacond h r rf6 5 soys fnrn the st-ike. No weight tinder lOsfc, Three mites, Nomination, 10ij acoeptance, 103. 5; Ladies' BnAOKLET Welter Handicap, of 20 soya; second horse 6 . bovu fiom the stake, bracelets or cash. Gentlemen ] ider« One mile. Nomination, lOr; acceptance, 10a. n 0, Hack Race, of 10 soys ; winner to be solfl frr 10 toys, any surpln3 to goto tha fnnds of tho Club. No weijht. under 8 scne, - Fonr furlongs .; Entfy,loa, i » 7; i'LYING^ HANDICAP, of 2i) soys ; P.f.ocniJ '■ horp'e 5 soya hon the Strife <ix {\\y\av%? t Mowiu: .'. iou. 15; ; ao^.^tiinrt:, ;0a 8, Consolation Handicap, of JO sov^ ; .jf ■nule Noi' iidtion. 10s no acco};t:u:oj. (To be run it time permit,) RULES AND REG ULATIO3SB. The Meeting will be hold tinder tho New * Zealand Rnlea of Racidg. In the Trotting Race aU horses to trot fairly to tho satisfaction of the Judges. Pnll« ana-ROi A dlstrct horse ehall mean ony horse that has byen icommonly resident m the district between ta rive Helwyn and Waitaki ironi February 10, 1388, and up to the date of the forthcoming Meeting, and o*ned by a pejson whe his resided m the said district dutin-; tho same period. Fivo per cent, will be deducted from tho gros3 of all moneys payablo ia accordance with this programme for t c expense of the course. All nominations and acc9ptanc3S to go to the funds of tho Club. No entry will b> received except on the conditions that all disputes, claims, and cbjeo tipns arising out of tho racing shall be decided by the Stewards, Cr whom they may appoint. Their deciuon on all pointß connected with the carrying out of this progiamznc to be final. . • -■ ■' •. "'. Nominations with fee for all Handicaps, in- cluding the Trot, stating ; the name, age, and deecription of liotss, and colors of the rider, muat be m. the hands of the Secretary at. Henry's Commercial Hotel, Ashburton, not atcr than 9 p.m. on Saturday, April SI, 1888. Weights will be declared on eaturday, Ap«il Accopttinceti for the Handioaps aud Entries for Selling Eurdle Race Race* with Je^s, must, be made to not latsv tnan V) p,ffli on Satnrdny. I*B : , , Q. BISSETT, ■ Beoretary '



Public Notices. • ASHBURTON. THE /CENTRAL TTOTEL. \j n Propnetor. .... . W. Bedmond A Comfortable Family and Commercial Hotel. Private Suites for Families. Good Billiard Koom, Drinkß at Front Bar, 3d. Lunch Free at 12 o'clock. Choicest Brands of Liquors. Special terms per week, As Byron says — I-rßever, no, I never, Saw any man so yellow, How's your liver? (Yellow Dwarf.) TAKE MOOBE'S PILLS, Chriatchurch, March 9th, 1887. I am happy to testify to the value of yonr Livor and Stomachic Pills, having used thorn for the laat fourteen years, and can recommend them to every household with every confidence,— J o (&. Garitobth. Sole Agent for Ashburton,— CHAS. NEATE, Pharmaceutical Chemist, 7 166 "TTERY little medicine of any other kind V required if LAMPLOUGH'S PYBETIO 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, Feverishness, Fevers, Head- ache, Vomiting, 'and Liver troubles. Station proprietors, flockmasters, and all .residing m up-country stations ahould 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. / BY M. BLAKE, ARCHITECT. Ofpioß : Montgomery's Buildings, ! ' East :atreet. . Ehtkanob: Burnett :Steeet. 8 3i |O MOT THE TIMES . C. TRUCKLE, F>ROPRIETOR of the Prince Albert J. Boarding - House, "Wills Street, Ashburton, next Oddfellowa 1 Hall, while thanking his many I'riends and Cuatomero for their liberal support for the past 10 yearß, solicits a continuance of the same. Board and Lodging, 16s, 18s pet week, or 3s per day. Pinners only, 4a per week, Good accommodation for Families, and private rooms for Ladies. 7 52 H.&E. Oraighead BEtt TO ANNOUNOE THAT THEY HAY 12 REMOVED TO FKIEDLMRS' BDILDINGS, CORNER OF EAST & MOOEE STBEETS. And further that they have JUST BKCEJVED au assortment of SCOTCH TWHIEDS, suitable for the comiug Season. \ Also, — A small Assortment of MEBCERY. ■ i ASHBURTON GLASS, PAINTS, AND PAPER HANGINGS WAREHOUSE. .THEE Undersigned, having sold his Jl Stock-in-Trade and Goodwill of the above Business to James Ckaigie, of Timaru, begs to thank his friends and tbfe public for the support accorded to hrx for She past eleven years, and solicits a continuance oE the smno to lilh Buecessor. J. R CHAPMAN. James Oraigie PAINTER, GLAZIER, PAPERHANQER SIGN WRITER, &c. and DIRECT IMPORTER OF ALL THE REQUISITES OF THE TRADE, HAVING taken over the Business of Mr J. R. Chapman, I beg to iDform the public of Ashburton and District that 1 will koep a Painter's and Paperh anger's Stock iv keep : ng with Iho tfize and importance of the Town and Dis- trict. AU orders will receive prempt atten- tion and be carefully executed. "Workmen sent to any part of the District. — FORSALE.— Newest Designs of PAPiSRHATCGINGS, good variety. SBEEI GLASS, all sizas, from a 60 x 40 to a 10 x 8, m 16 or 21rz or 260z. British Plato, Silvered Plate (for mirrors) Rough Plate, Colored, Obpcured, and Ornamental Sheet, Oak Varnish, Carriage Varnish, &c, White and Red Lead, Oils, Colors, Mixed Paints m Tins, Brushes, Scrim, &c. &c. Paint mixed to any Shade. Advice as to quantity freely given. THE ASHBURTON GLASS, PAINTS, AND PAPERH ANGINAS WARE- HOUSE. \ \ 3 156



SADDLERY I SADDLERY 1 MTL A. IRELAND, having removed to premises oUcapied by Mb TAIT, j r ßuroett Street, hopeß, by etrict attention j to Buaiuesß, to .merit a Bhare of public J patronage, I THE LOWEST PRICES CHARGED. . Every requisite m the Trade kept m Stock. : Farmers and others will now have an opportunity of getting SADDLERf at auoh LOW PRICES a» were never before offered m Ashburton. Repairs executed on most teasonable- terms. AGENT for the new high arm Davis . SEWING MACHINES. The only Vertical Feed Machine m the world. It Das no equal, Sold on time payments if required. 11*19 A. IRELAND. BAKER AND CO. TIMBER AND COAL MERCHANTS, WEST STREET, ASHBURTON. DESIRE to announce to the inhabitants of Ashburton and surrouuding districts that they have opened a TIMBER and COAL YAUD, opposite Mr George Jameson's Grain Store, West street, and are prepared to supply all classes of BUILDING MATERIAL, m large or small quantities, to suit purchasers. IRED, WHITE, and BLACK PINE, and TOTARA, ■ '■ — — . ■■ | GALVANISED CORRUGATED IRON m all lengths, and best brands. MOULDINGS, ARCBITRAVES, SKIRTINGS. POSTS and RAILS, STAKES, and all Fencing Material. COAL: Westport Coal, Newcastle Coal, Mount Somers Coal. Fuewood m long or short lengths. Agents m Aehburton for Wilson's Portland Cement and Hydraulic Lime. Notf. Address : — BAKER AND CO, Opposite Mr G. JAMESON'S Grain Store, West street. IJIB WINDMILLS! v: WINDMILLS! To suit Everyone. J. & T. D ANKS, LICHFIELD STREET, Chbis'tohoroh, Are supplying WINDMILLS at PRICES which will make Hand-pomping a thing of the past. THE SPECIAL, from £5 10s THE SAMPLE, from £8 10s OrJ TITAN MILL and SYPHON PUMP, from . £15 John G # Bes-tell, AGENT, ASHBURTON. .'■■'■■ . * i\



A. Hctrrisoni Alired Harrison, AUCTIONEER, STOCK AND ESTATE AGENT AND VALUATOR. •SATURDAY SALE at 12 o'clock sharp —Horses, Cattle, Pigs, Producs »nd Merchandise. Bbnts collected, and the business of absentees managed with care. Valuation made of Properties or Mer- chandise on easy terms, AcUances made instantly on Goods delivered at the Stores for Sale, Agent for Norwich Union Fire In- surance Company. Agent for the MUTUAL LIFE AS&OOIATION OF AUSTRALASIA. ALFRED HARRTSON. W. -H. Paget HOBSE-SHOER . . _ SMITH, Burnett Street, next" Mall " Office^ BEGS to announoe that he hat take^n over the Ooaoh Bnildlng and Wheel- wright Branch, lately carried on by H. Peat, and will continue all branches of the above business as before. All kinds of Buggies, Dtays, or Carts made and re- paired. Agricultural Implements repaired promptly. Horsoa Shod with skill and care, WT H. PAGET, LEVIATHAN RAILWAY TT\E MPERANOE TTO TEL (Opposite the Railway Station), DUNEDIN MRS SILK - - Proprietress, Begß to inform her friends and the Publics generally that she has purchased the above Hotel, and respectfully eoliolts a share of their support. The Hotel Is the largest and most oom- modious of its kind m Dunedln, and can offer accommodation not to be excelled ; having been thoroughly renovated since the now proprietress took possession ; and will, now be found most comfortable. VISITORS Will find every civility- and accommoda> tion, and the aim of the Proprietress will be to give her patrona every satisfaction. IST.B, — Refreshments can be obtained In the shape of Tea, Coffee, and Cocoa on arrival: and Gnesta wishing to go &way by early train can depend on being called In ample time, If they will only make their wlahes known. 4 156 ASHBURTON JIGH SCHOOL ESTABLISHED 1881. • Teaching Staep, Boys' 'School.— Mk J, B. Buchanan, Ist B. A., University College, London. Girls' School.— -Miss Saunders, Canter- bury College, Ohiletohnroh ; Miss Grubb, Trinity Oolloge, Dublin. AT this institution pupils of both lecsea have the opportunity of acquiring the elements of a liberal edu- cation. The snbjeota of Study are thoce usually taught at Seoondaiy Sohoolß ; but the ordinary course may be modified to meet special oaßea, if Id the Interest of the Pupils. Buch a plan 1b judged advis- able. At the Glrla Sohool provision has been made by the Teaching Staff to give loßßons m Mnsio and Painting to Young Ladies no! attending tho other Oiaaaoa la tha Sohool, who may desire Instruction m theaa subjects. The Physical Training of the Pupils Is not overlooked. Calisthenics for the Glrlo, and Military Drill for the Boys, are parts of the Sohool oourae, The year is divided Into three terms. All fees are payable io advance. Foe Pupils under 12 years of age, £2 2s per term; over 12 years of age, £2 16a per term ; Muslo £L la per term extra ; fee or attending music (only), £2 2a ; Draw- ng and Painting (only), £1 la pet term. £ Foe further details apply to Me |Buohaaapj,



THE PUBLIC TRUST OFFICE OF NEW ZtALAND OFFERS GREAT ADYANTAiGES V P Q f\ "NT Q about to wake their wills, and desiring to seoure the rXjAOUJLND faithful execution of their last wishes. Tfi T)I7PQfiMQ about to mar| y and make provision by marriage ill JrjuJLVOUINk) contractor settlement. TOPf7I?QnN£i contemplating the settling of their estate, or of a JL JuJL\>c/V/±l vJ sum or sums of money by trust deed. TOPI7PQ^IVFQ desirous of constituting- trusts for charitable or JT JuXVKJvyl3| kj benevolent Objects. TO FOREIGN TRUSTEES *"***>". All such should obtain detailed information from the PUBLIC ' TRUSTEE, Custom House Quay, Wellington, or from ACLAND, BARNS, AFD CO., CHRISTCHTTKCH, Or D. M. RQSB, TXMARU. 6 <



GEORGE JA MB S.-ONi" WEST STREET HAS FOR SALE,— Cape Barley, Plough Shares, Little's Sheep Uipf Thomas' Sheep Dxp[ AGENT FOR— New Zealand Fire and Marine Insurance Company. : Riekfijon GROWINGJCROPS ot STACKS accepted at lowest cnrrent ratefc CASH PURCHASES OF WHEAT, OATS, and BARLEY New Zealand Fire and Marine InsurancejCompanj Established ••. 1859. CAPITAL ONE MILLION. THE PREMIER & WEALTHIEST COLONIAL COMPANY; NOTED FOR PROMPTNESS AND LIBERALITY. FIRE AND MAEINE BISKS. ALSO,— RISKS ON GROWING CROPS. THRESING '.MACHINES, &c, accepted at lowest current rates. GEORGE~JAMESON, AGENT, ASHBUBTON. ; ISK Y@OR &ROOER FOR SI fSA M #a% GAZETTE A^l¥ 9 A4 <N S M^^wSi " Tho blending is entirely atten- WmU M wCwM M fSfSfrf?*^ % (led to by Mr. Nelson himself, -A-, S /feS3Ma % who is a Taster of great experi- Im aiMaffiF^nk m ence > an 4 at^ ° special INI THF m jrr^sr-ltSSs&m m training m the art." \Jit B a VTt tfr "inSn \ " Tfal« firm deserves the sup- *lffl (5 1 \J B M _ijTilfewrfe'jgS. \ port cf all purchasers of Tea \J |"\ \^ *^ B m lIISSSESrt"^ » M the ar 'icle they ofler i 9 ff #V i«w™Jm^\ wV superior to anything 'we +*<\ B a l *} '^aCSSE»O \^ have seen m this Colony." k\ \& # /& nsuWiWl j\ PBESB. xQ\Nl^ B /•$" *\ % "Mr. Nelson is a pro- \3^ B ml* J3fc2isfcnEsß*li » fess!onal , Taster and THOUGH M^^^^ '.^s^^^S^^^t-^XL-^jSk PRICES' JW^^M^fegss^<j-^^y^.^*s^^^^^ per Ib. nil BLENDED TEAS. AUCKLAND, WELLINGTON, CHRIST3HURCH, DUNEDIN. AGENTS EVERYWHERE^ SOLD IK ASHBURTON BY H.M.. CARSON' -&»d the principal storekeepers. \ T? AND D-DUNOAN, I WILLS STREET, ASHBURTON. BESIDES the ordinary Implements m use on Farma, we are manufacturing] tho (following GOfiSE UUTTEftS, Keir's Patent t simple, strong, effootive, and cheap. Th Machine m ftLlly eecnred nnder Letters Patent, And all tho parts thereof. Anyone infringing s?id Pate/it rights will b« prosecuted. DIBO HAKBOWB, the simplest, chx epest, most convenient for hati ling, and most effoctiva DUo Harrow m thft Markot. DRILLS, by atrict attention to the wants of the FarmineOommunity, wo have been enabled to propace the best DRILL yet made m Aew Zealand. We have, after due considera- tion., adopted the SPOON FEED , Onr Drills will, therefore, drill any kind of SEED or GRAIN, from Turnip Seed f Beantf-. English or American Ooultora samo price. STALKE&'S AUTOMATIC FEEDERS for Threshing Machines. Although the genius of English Engineers has been at work on this question for the laßt 20 years, it has been reserved for a farmer of Tirtr»ld to eolre the problem. We hara evory confidoDce m recommending theaa FEEDBBS. W« would ask Machine Owners not to listen to Interested persons who decry iheeo TEEDBRB, "bufrto apply to anyone wh ha*, given them a FAIR T2IAL. Ti We mention tbo follo\^inß gentlemen as being experienced and Bncceesful Threshera, who have used onr FEEDERS with satisfaction to themselves and their Clients :— MR THOS. PERKS, MR NELSON EDEN, MR JOHN MOORHEAD Anyone desiring information xc onr FEEDERS, can obtain the same from a£y of theae Gentlemen. Bepairs to Machinery. We are favotably situated for repairing every class of Machinery. Castings of every description m Oast Iron, Steel, Brass, or Malleable Oast for repairs, can be hud from us on the Bhortoat notice. . I Repairs to Reapers and Binders, we koopa large Stock of extras for repairing theer Machines, and to> have a number of mprovod fittings Repairs .ofEeeted m a proper mann?) en the shortest notice as 3 reaaoaa^ / JfSBZR Mftnoger.



üblic Notices. A OaRD.j ISS (^ARSON, TEACHER OF MUSIC, '(PIANOFOBTE AND OrtGAN), Bubnktt Street, 12 101 ASHBURTON PERMANENT BUILD- ING & INVESTMENT SuCIETY. rpHE above Society pays interest at the JL rate of 4 per cent, per annum for Deposits at call, 4£ per cent, per annum for 6 months, acd 5| per cent, per annum if fixed for 12 months or over. J. WABD, Manager. Office ; — - Arcade Chambers, Burnett street. 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 NOVELTIES, In Stationers' Specialities & Light Hardware. • I"* HE Novelty Paper Fastener; A full line •*■ of Paper and Letter Clips. The Up- right Clip. Paper Weight and Clip. Note, Letter, and Legal Cap Board Clips, Auto- matic Fountain Penholder. Automatic Fisher (for fishermen,) Novelty Pocket Knife, and Novelty Hunting Knife (operating instan- taneously- with one hand.) Ornamental Match Boxes, with bracket hooks (nickel plate, Tucker bronze, and other styles of finish.) Shelf Brackets (for putting up shelves without tools), with sets of wardrobe hooks attached. Mincing Knives; with one, two, and three blades. Staples for binding pamphlets and papers. Suspension Ring Staples for hanging up show cards, etc. The Celebrated Madame Louie Hair Crimper, etc. All goods new m design, novel m operation, protected by patent, better finished, better working, and lower m price than other goods of the same classes. Full illustrated descrip- tive cata'ogue tree on application. Goods can be ordered at the same prices through any reliable American Commission House. Houses undertaking the sale of these goods will find their trade rapidly increase, and that the goods will give tbe fullest satisfaction. New articles are being constantly brought out, and merchants are asked to send for catalogue or order samples through their correspondents here. LOW VITALITY. DB. CHURCHILL'S Syrup of HypophospMte of Lime prescribed by the faculty for the cure of Consumption, Chronic Cough and General Debility. }j 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., Phosphorus and Lime. It cannot be too highly recommended for Delicate Children. Dr. Churchill's Compound Syrup of HYPOPHUSPHITEB -.-■ Is real Brain Food, and m cases of Muscular and Nervous Exhaustion hes acquired a world-wide reputation. Eacn bottle bears D* A Churchill's signature. Price, 4fr . Prepared only byj Swan, Chemist, Rob Oastiomone, Pajms. Mount Somers Coal I AM now m a position to supply COAL at considerably reduced rates. In anticipation of a LARGE DEMAND during, the coming season, I have made PRICES such that no one need want FUEL; and until further notice will supply at Per truck load at Mount Somers Railway Station, per ton... 12s Stations on Mount Somers line, freight added. Aehburton, per truck, per ton 15s £inwald „' „ 15s Winalow   16s Hinds 11 n 17s Baling „ „ 17s 6d Dromore „  16s Chertsey „ „ 16a 6d TEBMs"~CASH. BOOKING EXTRA. In Ash burton retail quantities delivered to Customers' residences, at 20s per ton, CASH. All information to be obtained from» and orders left with MR JOBH G. RESTELL, WEST STREET, Whom I have appointee l my Agent* and who will sell at above raT^s FOR CASH. £ Me. f, weight;



- : public Notices "Zealandia" Boots HATE the Highest Beputatio- m the Colonies. m .^enounced at the Indian and Colonial Exhibition as the FINEST m the Whole , Exhibition; For substantial wear they are the BEST IN THE WORLD. Buy • a pair o "ZEALANDIAS" and you wili never use any other Brand. . Onr Tatented ••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 LIGHTBAND, ALLAN & CO. CHRISTCHURCH. STORACE.._STORACE. WOOL. WOOL. WOOL. r I mm Undersigned begs to announce to : J_ his numerous friends of Ashburton and tho surrounding districts that he has aken over the SEW ZEALAND LOAN AND MER. CANTILE AGENCY CO. 'S STORES IN ASHBURTOH, - AmA v prepared to receive Wool and Grain for STORAGE or. SHIPMENT. Liberal Cash Advances made on WOOL, GRAIN, SKINS, &c, m store or oon- Bigned for Sale. WOOLPACKS and CORNSAOKS at the Lowest Prices , JTWINE, CHAFF, OATS, OILB, LAMPBLACK, &c- GKAIN bought and sold. . Lasd ah© Ebtatb Agent. agenTfor- K.Z, Loan & Mercantile Agency Co • Union Inbubanob Compawy Bbookk's Sheep Dip, Eto. Newest Improved Threshing Machines Ranged for. FRED. MAKEIG, 11 35 , Ashburton. V MESSRS FRIEDLANDER BROS, . . : ' r Save foe baus THE FOLLOWING PBOPEB'IIBSj— 1 f\f\ AORB3. being E.S, 28685* 28586 at XUiJ . Alfotd Forost; ■ AjC\(\ AOBKS at Ashborton. 1 f'\f\ AOEEB, being past of 8iG.7186 at . IA/vJ. Wakanui, now oocnpiedj by Mr :, Si Atoms. ■- . LOTS 16, 17; 18,1 and 20 e»oh containing about i an acre, fronting Winter's Boad md OhftTies street, D.eisg inimediatelj opposite tbe Woollen Factory^ LOT 77, South-east Town Belt, Ashburton, - » eonUining i-acre, with Dwelling-house iberoont TOWN BBOTIONB Ho 1046, 1047. 1060 Pete* street. TCWN BBOTIONS Ho 580, 681, with 4- rooned House, on each Section, Cameron stxtett* ■ TOWH BBOTIONS Ho 665 and 666, Fork 1 Btreet. To Let. most desirable FABM m the Oamarn District, containing 616 Acree, divided into 4 Pftddooks, with water and good fences. for price, terms, and full particulara apply to the undersigned, SALES OF HOBBEb, PIGS, CATTLE, PRODUCE, &FUBNHDRE ON SAIUKDATS. BTOOK $ALEB ON TUESDAYS, BAKAIA MONTHLY SALE, IsHTHU H DAY A of the month. FBpDLA^DER BEOS.J FETEE WILLIAMS, ... Auctioned/,