The Ashburton Guardian.

VOIi.VII.-No 1955.

ASHBURTON. THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 27. j-988

x'filCß^uNE PENNY



Public Notices '''■'■'- :i " : BUILDBBS, UNDERTAKERS, 4C, Oornar Wakcnai Boad aDd Oass street; . (Next OHimiAi. Hotej*.) Or at Baker and Brown's Coach Factbtr ilavelock street : •' | • ■* -■■ WHYIWHATS O'COmTELIi DOING NOW? BELLING -.:;> art HORSE CLOTHS from. ■ .... . 4li -ift'oi'-S WATJteBPBOOF OILSKIN SUITS "* from ... ... - ■ i9h <?<! OALIOO TENTS . :... , r ... {g ej , And everything else In the Trade* 'edidillf , cheap | and all his own make; ' ; <■ '•■'■ I'■ '■ '',":•■'.'.■ ;!i?<*'X; — ••■■•• ' ;•. ■•:.;'■-; x*\ [ ■ • L«t nn go wd see: , - '--r,; P. O'CONNELI/S r r Al Tent Depots '£&. Where is his Shop? -Why, ■■< - iz" 00 MPTON'S BUILDINUB Moora Street, Aahburton. 6*2 NOTICE.- ! **'■"'" IN Thanking my numerous Friends and ■ m Tinwald and surround : -■-•' - --ing District, for the liberal support they - have given me, I beg to assure them -* • ' ■'■< I am carrying on the busioees of —.•'- GENERAL STOREKEEPER AND V - ; BUTOHEB exoluaively on my own account, without connection with any FIRM or PERSON ■■ or m any way as an AGENT for others v ; ; Soliciting a continuance of your favow,- W S X S ftall have prompt, attention ... whether left at the Store or forwarded. by "- . my carfc, now, running the Towa ; ever* ' " morning. ; J \ ' Motto: HONESTY and CIVILITY. s*3a5 * 3a JAMBS GUDSELL. REID and GKAX, CAMEEON STEEET, ' ':.: ASHBURTON" *:«,-;.;. ? ; Makers of IMPROVED D.-FURROW PLOUGHS (Made of Best Hammered Scrap Iron, and Wmnor of First Prize at Melbourne Exhibition.) Over 80001 AT /Over 8000 m ÜBB. . ) Reduced Prices. \ m n* Q , Extra heavy Mould Boards for rooiyh Jjuuu m OI9CK, ,•• ■ . .---. Reid and Gray's Turnip Powers, with or without Guano Sowers ; all afzeß,.l to 16 Coulters, and fto 14 inches apart ; made to sow tDrnips and manure down the same i tube, or In two, one following the other. This drill iB very specially commended by all those who have used thorn.— Testi« monial just received :— Timaru, Ist May, "Messrs Reid and Gray,. Dear Sirs,— ln reference to the Turnip and Manure Drill which I purchased from you m November last year, for George Gray Russell, Fsq , Otipua, Timaru, I have pleasure'in stating that it is the best Drill I have seen distributing artificial' manure, either m ' dry or damp state ; it never clogs, and easily regulated as to quantity, and distributes the manure with perfeot regularity, and gave good satisfaction.— Yours truly, Alex Wylue. ' Zig-Zag ti^rrows still maintain their reputation a3 the beßt general purpose Harrow. Four hundred sets made an. nually. . ; Newly Improved Chaffcutters 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 fn a few seconds. Cut •-■■ three lengths of chaff. Portable Screw-Press and Bagging Chaffcutter, cuts, 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 Diso 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 ' j Drays and Waggons, patent Fencing Standards for Folding Sheep, Fencing I Wire, Steel, Iron, and Barb Wire. Repairs to all descriptions of Machinery promptly executed on the premiess. Catalogues free on application at Dune, dm or any of our Branches. 4°163 ASHBUBTO GLASS, PAINTS, AND PAPER HA GINGS WAREHOUSE. mHE Under igned, having sold is 1 Stock-in-Trade and Goodwill of the above Business to James Ckaigie, Timaru, begs to thank his friends and tho public for the **pport accorded to him fo« the peft eloran years, and solicits continrw^j:* of the same to his sucoeßsor. _ J. R. CHAPMAN. James Craigie PAINTER, GLAZIER, PAPERHANGIJR SIGN WRITER, &c. and DIRECT IMPORTER OF ALL THE REQUISITES OF THE TBADE, HAVING taken over the business of Mr J. R. Chapman, I beg to inform the public of ABhburton and District that i will keep a Painter's and Paperhanger's Stock m keeping with the eize and importance of the Town and Dis- trict. AH orders will receive prompt atten- tion and be carefully executed. Workmen sent to any part of the District. —FOR SALE.— Newest designs of PAPERHANGINGS good variety. SHEET GLASS, all sizes, from a 40 to a 10 x 8, m 16 or 21 oz or 260z. Britlßh Plate, Silvered Plate (for mirror* Rougn Plato, Colored, Obecured, Ornamental Sheet, Oak Varnish, Carriag' Varnish, &c, White and Rod Lead Colors, Mixod Paints m Ting Brusha crimes &c. Paint mixed to any Shade. Advice to quantity freely given. THE ASHBURTON GLASS, PAINT& i AND PAPEBHANGINUS



Public Noticed G. W- T A¥LOB &G 0> General Auctioneers, Land and Estate Agents, 20, Collins Street, West, Melbourne, Are prepared to undertake Sales of Free- hold Property, Efoußehold Furniture, Mer- chandise, etc. Liberal advances made on gopdß for unreserved sale. Monthly lists of Property for sale, c* to let, issued free. Loans negotiated, absentees represented, Insurances effected, charges moderate, settlements prompt. Land sales con- ducted. . 7 100 ♦jVO MEET THE TIMES. C. TRUCKLEi PROPRIETOR of-thoPrihoe Alberi Boarding -.House, Wills Street, Ashburton, next; OddfellowR 1 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 pe* week, or as per day. Dinners only, 4s per week. Good accommodation for Families, and private rooms for Ladies. 7 52 REMOVAL. ~ M RS Q miMMO begs to announce k3. X to her Patrons and the Public generally, that she has removed to ihoae more commodious premises, formerly known as the Lyttelton Boardlnghouae, Cameron Street, and traata to merit a fair ahare of public patronage by keeping a good Table and a comfortable House. All cooking done m his usual good style by Mb S. Timmo. 7*lll X?1 TO £}4 PER day to be made by 30 ± 3Dtt person* |of either sex, m their owa localities, at work for ua New busineaa. All meet with wonderful suc- cess. Any one can do the work; Capital notiequired. We wiJl atart you. Oatfit worth , £1 mailed free. The employment m particularly adapted to the region In which thla publication clrculaten. Boys and glrla earn nearly a much as men, Fall particulars acd Instructions mailed free. Now is the time— don't delay, but write to us at onoe. Address Stinson and Co., Portland, Maine, United States. 8 106 ________^ MUSIC. REDUCTION. IN TERMS. Lessons from £1 la por Quarter. MR J. B. 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 have Lessons at their own homes (no extra chnrge), or at Mr Brooks residence, Peter ttreet. —rho Quarter uoniniuuvua.troiu any date-. Pianos tuned and ropaired, 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 FRUIT TREES. No Christchurch WcoMy Aphis or Eaugiora Scalo Blight. ! THOS.~SEALY ! NURSERYMAN, ASHBURTON HAS now ready for this Seasons Plunting by far the Largest and Best Stock of Fruit Trees m Canterbury, probably m the Colony, consisting of— - APPLE TREES PEAR TREES PLUM TREE 3 PEACH TREES CHERRY TREES APRICOT TEKES Quinces, Walnuts, Filberts, Grape Vines, &c, &c, woll grown robust troo and grafted on the best stocks Also large quantity of Borry Fruits of all kind and an innumerable quantity of FORESJ and SHELTER TRSBB, • Roses, Crna, mental Trees, Shrubs, Roo ts,&c, &c. great variety. MESSR S J. SEALY &OD.,Geedsmei East strce v continue to act on my boha' m Town, a nd all orders, &c, entrusted to thorn shall have prompt attention. DEROP >TIVK PHICED CATALOGUES OK . AfPUCATION, THOMAS SEALY, Biver Bank, Ashburton, Fronting Bouth approach to Traffic Brigd 9 D. McFarlane, GROCER, ASHBURTON. MY MANY~THANKS ARE Tendered to my numerous Cas tomers and the Public generally for he liberal support scoord6d me at my Clearing Sale laßt Saturday, and also to my East Street -Patrons who found their way to Burnett street:, my CASH TAKINGS showing conclusively that they have not deserted me. I hereby beg to Inform all that as my sale so far haa been Buoh a success I intend continuing It for auother FOUR WEEKS, during which time my Customers will have the advantage of buying Gooda 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 me to see my Customers walking out my establishment with large Parcels and smiling faces for a small outlay, and I confidently assert — without gush, blow, or bunkum — that I sell twenty-five per cent cheaper than ANY OTHER HOUSE, and shall continue to do so for another Month. Therefore Don't delay, Porohase while yon may, And lay m a Btock for a rainy day. ■ D. I C FARLANE, WHOLESALE AND FAMILY GROCER, ONLY ADDRESS- BURNEET STREET I ASHJV&TQ?*, 1



Public Notices. :. / E. M. BLAKE, ARCHITECT, Office: Montgomery'! buildings, Bust stroot. Entrance : Bornett Street. 8 84 ASHOUBrON COAL and FIREWOOD DEPOT. RQ OEAN bego to irform his ♦ KJ» J3 friends and the pnbllo generally thai m consequence of the great Increase m the prfo:> of Ooal.he baa aeonred a consiguraeot of the celebrated Kaltan- ga'a Goal, cheaper, cleacer, and fir superior to Newcastle Oo&l. Also m Stock — "'cunt Somors. Malvern, West- port, and Newcastle Coal. Firewood, Pust ar d Rails, Stakes, Strainers, e'o , eto , Oots, Bran, Sharps, Potatoes, Chaff, Ohiokwbeat, etc. R. S. BEAN, West Street. 20 TONS CLOYEK SEEDS CLOVER SEEDS CLOVER SEEDS WE are now landing, ex "Aorangi" from London, oar now Season's Clovers, Turnips, Garden, and Flower Seeds, which we have procured direot from the GROWERS. They are of the choicest quality, belns,thls Season's crop, and are therefore fresh and reliable. We will forward samples to any address on application, so that Intending pur- chasers can test the germinating quality for their own satisfaction. ALSYKE CLOVER, RAPE. WHITE CLOVER, MUSTARD COW GRASS, TURNIPS, RED CLOVER, MANGOLD, TJMOTHY, OA.UROTS We have also Perennial Ryegrass and Cocksfoot for Bale m large or small quan- tities, latest novelties In Garden and Flower Seeds, from that well known Lon- don fiiro, James Carter and Company. Empty Iron Tanks ai d Oases for Bale, J. SEALlTaiid CO., (Late Seal Eros.) 7 GREAT EXCITEMENT 1 1 1 , ; WHERE? HAVES & COS BECAUSE they must CLEAR AT AN ENORMUUS SACRIFICE £2000 Worth of Goods la a Month, and to] do this they must give Goods at Prices nevei heard of m Aehbutton, Bargains. Bargains. Bargains. In every Department, consisting of — DreBBBB, Velveteens, Flarmols, Blankets Calico, Shirtings. Corsets, Hats and Jackets, Ulsters, Skirts, 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 floods and compare prices* Hayes and Co., AND EAST STREET A n BURTON H, J. WOOD & Co. BTATIONERS 1 HALL, tfriedlander'fl Buildings Ashburton. BOOKS, Commercial and (*an A Stationery, Account Books, £v* KBW BOOKS BY EVBHY M M USIC. Pianoßj Harmoniums, Acoordeon, Concertinas, Violins, Banjos, &a, &o. New Songs and Munlo of every description A large quantity of Music (Sheet and Books) slightly soiled, to be sold at a Great Sacrifice. FANCY GOODS Writing Oasos and Desks, Scrap, Phot and Fern Albums, Work Boxes, Purße" O»rd Oasos, Pocket Books, Photo Frameo and every deacrlptlon of Fancy Stationery Writing, Printing, and Wrapplug Papers In any quantity. Any Book out of stock proourocf from our Ohrlatchurch Establishment, the Stock of which is one of the Lirgest and Best Assorted In the Colonies, or from London Agency. A speolal Discount allowed to Librjrj •nd School Committees 11. J. WOOD & Of STATIONERS 1 HALL, ASHBURTON, j



PubJic Notices. HOPE FOR THE DEAF. —Nicholson' Improved Patent Artificial Ear Drams. The only sure," easy, and unseen device used to permanently restore hearing. .Recommended by roleotlfio men of Europe and America. Write for free illustrated description book to J. H. Nicholson, Lincoln's Inn Chambers, William street, Melbourne. ASSBURTON "GUARDIAN. 1 ; DUNEDIN AGENCY. JIJTR R. T. WHEELER, Stafford Street, Dunedin, has been appointed our Agent and will be able to arrange terms with advertisers foe oontract advertise- ments. FOR the Blood istheLife-Clark's world 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- ous. Thousands of testimonials. "Sold m bottles 4s 6d and 11b each by chemists and patent medicine vendors everywhere Sole proprietors : The Lincoln and Midland Counties Drug Co , Lincoln, England 1 11 THE ASHBDETON Woollen Manufacturing Co., Ltd. SUBSCRIBED CAPITAL, £11,000 DIRECTORS: Gt. H. Gbeenwood, Chairman, Geo. Jameson C. J. Hakper H. Fbijjdlandeb A. Habmson John Obe D. H. Bbown. fpHE Directors are prepared to receive DEPOSITS at the following rates of Interest : — If fixed for 12 months Bevon per cent If fixed: for 6 months six percent If deposited at call five per cent J. H. TWENTY MAN, Secretary. LEVIATHAN RAILWAY fTIEMPE,RANOK TTOTEL (Opposite the Railway Station), DUNEDIN MRS SILK • - Pkopribtrbss. ■ Begs to Inform her friends nnd (be Public generally that she has purchased the above ' Hotel, and respectfully solicits a share of (bolt support. The H^tel 'o »;ho ?»«Rft.«t and most com* rnodlous of its kind m Dunedin, and can offer accommodation not to be excelled ; having been thoroughly renovated Bluce the new proprietress took possession ; and will now be found moot comfortable. VISITORS Will find every civility and accommoda- tion, 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 wishing to go away by early train can depend on being called m ample time, if they will only make their wishes known. 4 156 H.&E. CraigHead WISH TO ANNOUNCE TO THEIR CUSTOMERS TffAT THEY HAVE REMOVED TO COLEMAN'S BUILDINGS, TAKCEED STREET. — ALSO— That they have now m Stock a Largo and Varied Assortment of TWEEDS, COATINGS, &a, suitable for the present Season, BTVIB AND FIT ALL THAT OAN BB DBBIRED v H. & E. CRAIGHEAD TAILORS, TANORED STREET, ASHBURTON. ASHBURTON JHIGH SCHOOL ESTABLISHED 1881. Teaching Sxahf. Boys' School,— -Mr J. E. Buchanan, Ist B A. , University College, London. Girls' School. — Miss Saunders, Canter- bury College, Ohrlstohurch ; Miss Grubb, Trinity College, Dublin. A T this institution pupils of both J\. lexes hava the opportunity of aoqulring the elements of a liberal edu- cation. The subjects of Study are thoee usually taught at Secondly Schoolo ; but the ordinary course may bo modified to meet special oases, if Id the interest of the Pupils such » plan is judged advis- able. The year is divided Into thr, terms. All fees are payable m adva&tt). per term Pupils under 12 years of ago ... £2 2a  over 12 years of age ... £2 16s Muslo (extra) £1 Is Fee or attending muslo (only), ... £2 2s Drawing and Painting (only) ... £1 1b A term's notice required before the removal of a pupil. Foe farther details apply to the Head- master. The third term oommenoes on MON- DAY tho 17th September



THE PUBLIC 1 RUST OFFICE OF NEW ZEALAND O3BTFEI*. JEfcEAT ADVANTAGES TO^DT^ ! TSC^\MQ " Jout *° ma^ e their wills, and desiring to eeonre the i JJiIDUIIO faithful execution of their last wisheß. T^A "Dl7'DCr\lVrC about to marry and make provision by marriage 1U JrJuIvOUXND contraot or settlement. TOT^t7DQ^VTJQ contemplating the settling of their estate, or of a X JZiXVOUIX O enm or buuib of money by trust deed. DQHIVTQ deßlrouB of constituting trusts for charitable or JT JuIYOUIND benevolent objects. TO CnDriOM TDIICTCCO -holding moneys m trust for persons lU rUnLlUlt InUDILLU resident m ibis colony. All eucli should obtain detailed information from the PUBLIC RUSTEE, Custom House Quay, Wellington, or from ACLAND, BARNB, AFD CO., OHRISTCHT7RCH, Or D. M. ROSS, TIMARU. New Zealand Fire and Marine Insurance Company Established ... 1859, CAPITAL— ONE MILLION. THE PREMIER & WEALTHIEST COLONIAL COMPANY, NOTED FOR PROMPTNESS AND LIBERALITY. FIRE AND MARINE RISKS. ALSO,— RISKS ON GROWING CROPS. TiIRESING [MACHINES, &c, accepted at lowest current rates. GEORGE JAMESON, AGENT, ASHBURTON. J. QUANE <fe CO., HAYELOCK STREET, —HAVE FOR BALK- p<LOVERB— Red, White, Cowgrasa, and Alayko, MANGOL and OARfiOT SEEDS \J this Season's importation; BUTTON'S GARDEN SEEDS, EARLY ROSE POTATOES, SEED OATS AND BARLE7 BUTTER KEttS and FIRKINP, CHUKNS, TUBS, BUCKETS, &c, mad« by James Oarmichael, Kangiora OATS, CHAFF, BB AN, SHARPS, TEA, SUGAR, SOAP, &c, &c, alwaya on hand. AGENTS FOR LIVERPOOL, LONDON, AND GLOBE FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY NEW ZEALAND ACCIDENT INSURANCE COMPANY NORTH CANTERBURY WOODWARE COMPANY 8 125 rpHE Undesigned has now FOR SALE, In LARGE or SMALL QUANTITIES— Blue Derwent and Kidney Potatoes, ttpia Field Carrot and Mangold Seeds. GRASS, CLOVER AND TURNIP SEEDS AT LOWEST CURRENT RATES, Also, a General Assortment of Farm and Station Stores. GEO&GE JAMBSO? ASBBURTON AND EAKAIA. ASK YOUR HiOOER FOR l^\ , tW\ M /SSI \N.Z.INDUbTRIAL GAZETTE S^A^M* ' I Mr Mm&\ m " Thc blendinr- is entirely a;tcn- I iBSL I CGlfk) O SmX^^y m ded t0 b Y Mr - Nelson liimsclf, J /Vy" ,M. WVV m /U^l^K % who is a Taster of great cxperi- B «™oAT?rnk m ence, and has had a special IM TUP B yLJjBm^gAA training m the <irt." UN Int m M J^^^Ujy \k TIMABU HERALD, lii m Jm M ffffrr 'JPlflrl % Wl " Thi* ficm deserves the snp- Irl^^N m^ \ \1 JK M ywjpg btoljX \ «l portofall purchasers of Tea I X V,^ »^ 3/ m fM^MMMMx^t rj\ as article they offer is mm f£? t*3&?r&f wK^l superior to anything wo <*O Mr #*v C^^KSE^&J '?\ I'avoseeninthisColony." l\Y^** Jm #^*" 'wV fess ' Ollnl t Taster and I THOUGH B^-JI *«^S^S^^^^\---5L PRICES: PURE BLENDED T E AS? AUCKLAND, WELL! VGTON, CHRIBT3HURCH, DUNEDIN. AGENTS EYERYWHEREc SOLD m ABHBUETON BY i H- It CARSON, HENRY ZANDER . .And the principal storekeepers. I



Public Notices. 1 TTERY little medicine of any other kind • V required if lAMPLOUGH'S PYRETIC SALJN.B is at hand, and taken as occasions arise. It is the cure and PREVENTIVE of most diseases incident to iTopical 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, flockmastera, and all residing m up-conntry stations should be provided with it. Ask your merchant to 1 send regular supplies with your other stores, as it is invaluable to all. Sold by 1 all medicine vendors. THE "RED CB0S8" PRESERVING ' COMPANY, Cbapel Street, South Yarra, Victoria, /^ANNED Tomatoes, equal to American, \J and at same price ; blbo 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, j The Jams, Jellies, Pickles, Tomata Sauce, and Assorted Sauces of this Company are . well known to be better than any im- portedj 5 213 THE —Philadelphia Novelty — MANUFACTURING CO., n 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 0* ■ ... Patented American NOVELTIES, In Stationers' Specialities & Light Hardware. *T*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.) SheK Brackets (for putting up shelves without tocJs), with sets of wardrobe hooks attachccU 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 lree 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 f| their trade rapidly incie&se, and that the J goods will give the fullest satisfaction. New articles are being constantly brought out, and "I merchants are asked to send for catalogue or J order samples through their correspondents here. LOW VITALITY. DB. OHUBOHILL'S jt Syrup of Hypopbospbite of Lime V prescribed by the faculty for the cure of Consumption, Chronic Cough and General Debility. IT contains two of the principal In- gredients necessary for building up the Human Frame, and which are con- sidered deficient m the above complaints, vis., Phosphorus and Lime. It cannot be too highly recommended for Delicate Children, Dr. Churchill's Compound Syrnp of HYPOPHUSPHITES la real Brain Food, and m oases of Muscular and Nervous Exhaustion hrs acquired a world-wide reputation. Each bottle bears D*. Churchill's signature. Prioe, 4fr i Prepared only by* Swan, Chemist, Bub Oastiouonk, Pams BAKER AND CO. TIMBER AND COAL MERCHANTS, WEST STREET, ASHBURTON. DESIRE to announce to the Inhabitants of Ashburton and surrounding districts that they have opened a TIMBBB and COAL YARD, opposite Mr George Jameson's Grain Store, West street, and are prepared to supply al } olnsses of BUILPING MATERIAL, m large or small quantities, to suit purchasers . RED, WHITE, and BLACK VINK, and TOTARA. GALVANISED CORRUGATED IRON m all lengths, and best brands* MOULDINGS, ARCHITRAVES, SKIRTINGS. POSTS and RAILiTsTAKEa, and all Fencing Material. COAL: Westport'j Coal, Newcastle Coal, tamnt Somera Coal. Fiiewood m long or short lengths. Agents m Aahburton for Wilson's Portland Cement and Hydraulic Mmc, Notb Address:— BAKER AND CO, Opposite Mr G. JAMESON'B Grain Store I 4 West street. 1% i



PnbUc Notices ;--] — -— — " Zealandia" Boot? HAVE the Highest Be^utatia i> tieColoniw. «\tvonnc«d at the Iridlaa and Colonial Sxtiitttiotf v the FINEST m the Whole Exhibition* F»r iabiftntlal wwr they are the BEST IK THK WOlilil). Bay a pair o "ZEALANDIAS", and" you will never «ac any other B^and. OjirTatented "PARAGON 800T 1 and .** INDESSTRUOTIBLE TOES." Foi Bcy«>n(i Girls are Splendid Linet> for H»ra Wear. None 1 are Genni\e nnlesa branded on thaßolo And every pair if absolutely Warrant© > to girefiood Wear. Sold by the leading Boot Dealers and Country Stores througoout New Zealand, and Wholosaltby LIGHTBAND, ALLAN & CO. CHRtSTCHURCH. BTORME,_STORAGL wooi* r wool. wool. fTTHE Undersigned begs to announce to JL bis numerous friends of Aahburton and. the surrounding districts that he has •ken' over 'the fIEW ZEALAND LQAN AND MER. CASTILE AGENCY CO.'S STORES Xti ASHBUKTOJN, Aid 1 urepated to reoeive Wool and Grain fCTSTOBAGE or SHIPMENT. Liberal Cash Advances made on WOOL, GRAIN, SKINS, Ac,, In store or con- fbraed f of Sale. VOOLPAOKS and COBNSAOKS at the Lowest Priets. TWINE, PHAFP, OATS, OILS, LAMPBLACK, &o. GKAIN bought and sold. Lajtd itn> Estixi Aoranp, agbnTfob— R,Z. Loan & Mercantile Agency Co Uhioh Ihsubahok OoMPAtnr Bboou'b Shut Dip, Eto. Newest Improved Tnreibing Machines n * Bßed FBED. MAEJJIG, ] 85 Aahburton. rriediancler Bros. m WOOL.; .WOOL. WOOL. Skabov, 1888*89. We are prepared to make LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES OH THB ENSUING CLIP OP WOOL Flaeed In our bands for tale. Oui Premliea being well lighted^affordjl .pedal adr»niage« for displaying WOOL. No Commission charged on advances and no Commission obarged {for offering WOOL unless a sale la effected, WOOL PAOKB AT LOWEST CURRENT RATES. FRIEDLANDER BROS , PETER WILLIAMS, jOS Auctioneer. Prime Oamaru Derwent Potatoes " '"gaasa'eg&g""' w Skin Sales. fcWE HOLD FOimriGHTLYJSALES :o»; . SKINS THROUGHOUT THE BEASON ON THE FOLLOWING DATES;— July 27th, Augnst lOih and 24th September 7th and 21st. October 6th and lft*, November 2nd, 16tb, and SOth SALES OF HOBSES, PIGS, CATTLE, PRODUCE, & FURNITURE OH SATURDAYS. STOCK SALES OR TUESDAYS. BAKAIA MONTHLY BALE— First Thursday of the Month FBIEDLAOTER BROS., orTEB WILLIAMS, Auctioneer,