The Ashburton Guardian.

VOL. \ 7 11.-N01952

ASHBURTON. MONDAY. SEPTEMBER 24, |888

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Public Notices b\keteT'jsros BUILDERS, UNDERTAKERS, Ac, Cornar Wakanui Road and Oaaa Btieeti (Nhxt CBfITRAi; Hotel.) Or ot Baker and Brown's Ooaoh Factory flivelook street J WHY ! WHATB . ' o'cqotell; ; DOING NOW? SELLING ■.-■'-, ■•-•■ HORSE CLOTHS. front lft 3 Ofl WaXERPUOOF OILSKIN SUITS from .„ , 19 B 34 OALIOO TENTS from ... .".' 123 fid And everything eke m the Trade equally cheap j and all hla own make. Let ns go and see .- P. O'CONNELL'S At Tent Depot. Where xa his Shop? Why, OO MPTON'S BUILDINGS Moora Street, Aehburton. 6*2 > NOTICE. IN Thanking numerous JYienda and Customers m Tinwald and surround ing District, for the liberal support they- have given me, I beg to afeßUre them l ; I am carrying on tho business of GENEKAL STORRKEE'Pjjja AND BUTCHER exclusively on my own accounts without ; connection with any FIRM or PERSON" or m any way as an A<iENT for otherfr Soliciting a continuance o£ your f avow, i which shall have prompt attention, whether left at the Store or forwarded by my cart, now running the Tpwa every morning, ■■'■ 'i .-■ . -r Mono : HONESTY Aim OIVILiTS". 5 *38 JAMES GUDSEtIu EEID and QH AY, CAMERON STREET V . ASHBURTON Makerß of IMPROVED D.-FUKBOW - PLOUGHS (Made of Best Hammered Scrap Iron, and Winner of First Prize at Melbourne ■ • Exhibition,,) Over 80001 'AT l *' /Over 8000 m nsu, ) BabucßD PaiOEsi \ io "*«» Extra heavy Mould Boards for rough Land m Stock, Reid and Gray's Turnip Fowera, with or without Guano Sowera ; all sizes, 1 to 16 Coulters, and 7to 14 inches apart ; made to bow tnrDips and menure down the same tube, or m two,, one following the other. 'This drill is very specially commended by all those who have used them.— Teßti. I monial just received :— Timaru, Ist May. II Messrs Reid and Gray, Dear Sub, —ln reference lo the Turnip and Manure Drill which I purchased from you m November last year, for George Gray Rusßell, Fsq , Otipua, Timaru, I have pleasure m 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 bb to quantity, and distributes the manure with perfect regularity, and gave good satisfaction.— Yours truly, Alex Wyllie. ' Zig-Zag borrows still maintain their reputation as the best general purpose I Harrow. Four hundred seto made at* nually. [ Newly Improved Chaffoutters all sizes, with Balance Fly Wheel, fitted with patent cast steel Mouthpiece, m one piece, whioh can be taken off! and replaced by an ordinary laborer In a few seconds. Ouf 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 ÜBed throughout New Zealand. Jointed Pulverising Disc Barrows, over 700 m use. No f&rm 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'a Hand Seed Sower, Farm Drays and Waggons, patent Fencing Standards for Folding Sheep, . Fencing Wire, Steel, Iron, and Barb Wire. Repairs to all descriptions of Machinery promptly executed on ihe premiess Catalogues free on application at Dune, din or any of our Branches- 4*163 ASHBUBTO GLASS, PAINTS, AND PAPER HA GINGS WAREHOUSE. mHB Under igned, having sold U JL Stock-in-Trade and Goodwill of the above Business to James Craigje, Timaru, begs to thank his friends and the public for the rrpport accorded to him fo« the pgFt elevan years, and solicits contirjfii*** of the same to his succesaor. J, R. CHAPMAN. — James Oraigie PAINTER, HL-AZIEEt, PAPEUtiANRER SIGN vV BITER, &a AND'DfREOT IMPUKTEK OF ALL THE RhQUISITES OF THE TBADE, HAVING taken over the business of Mr J. R. Chapman, I beg to inform tho public of Ashburton and District that 1 will keep a Painfcer'B and Paperhanger's Stock iD keeping with the size and importance of the Town and Dis- trict. All orders will receive prompt atten- tion and be carefully executed. Workmen sent to any part of the District. — FOR SALE.— . Newest designs of PAPERHANGINGB good variety. SHEEI GLASS, all sizes, from a 40 to a 10 x 8, m 16 or 2L oz or 260z. British Plate, Silvered Plate (for mirrors Rougn Plato, Colored, Obpcured, Ornamental Sheet, Oak Varnish, Carriag' Varnish, &c,, White and Rod Lead Colors, Mixed Paints m Tins Brußhe crimSi&c. Paint mixed to any Shade. Advice to quantity freely given. THE ABHBUBTON GLASS, PAINT& ■ &N.D PAPERII.vNGINGS WABB' * ■ ."UOUSE,



Public Notices G. W. T 4¥LOB & C o> General Auctioneers, Land and Estate Agent's, 20, Collins f treet, West, Melbourne, Are prepared to undertake Sales of Free- hold Property, EouseholdForniture, Mer phf ndiee, etc. Liberal advances made on goods for unreaerved sale. Monthly lists of Property for sale, ©c to let, issued free Loans negotiated, &.Lsonteeß represented, Insurances effected, charges moderate settlements prompt. Laud sales con- ducted. 7 100 REMOVAL. M RS Q fniMMO begs to announce O. X to her Patrons and the Public generally, that ehe has raicoved to those mure oon>mudioua premise?, formerly known as the Lytteiton Boardlnchooße, Cameron Street, and trasts to merit a fair share of public patronage by keeping a good Table and a comfortable House. All cooking done m his usual good u'yle by Mb 8. Timmo. 7*iil i?1 TO I?/l PBR day to. ba made: by. 'oDJ. oC'tfc persons of either ccx. m their ow£..loo.»litleß, at work for us. Naw business. All meet with wonderful sne- ceee Any one can do the work. Capital not required. We will atart you. Ouifit worth £1 mailed free. The employment it particularly adapted to the region In which this publication circulates. Bays and girls earu nearly a much as men, Pull particulars acd inetructloDß mailed free. Now ia the time— don't delay, but write to ua at onoa. Address Siinsoa and Co., Portland, Maine, United States. 8 106 *J\ O MEET THE TIMES. C TRUCKLE, PROPRIETOR of the Prince Albert JL Boarding - House, Wills Street, Aehburton, next Oddfellows' Hall, while ' thanking his many Kriends and Customers ' for their liberal support for the past 10 ' years, solicits a continuance of the same. Board and Lodging, 16s, 18s pet week, or 3a per day. Tinners only, 4* per week. ■ j " i Good accommodation for Families, and private rooms for Ladies. 7 52 MUSIC. ! REDUCTION IN TERMS. Lessons from £1 Is per Quarter. MR J. H. B HOOKS is prepared to re- ceive pupilß for Piano, Organ, Violin, Singing and Voice Production, / from June Ist, at greatly reduced terms. Pupils can have Lessons at tboir own homes (no extra charge), or at Mr Brooks < residence, Peter iStreot. The Quarter commences from any date. Pianos tuned and ropairod, also bought and sold on I'orhinission. A reduction made for two or more pupils 1 m one family. \ Particulars on application to ( J. H. BROOKS, i 6t62 Peter Street. 30,000 ERUJT TREES. : No Christchurch WooMy Aphis or 1 j Eaugiora Scale Blight. < THOS.~SEAL.Y ; NURSERYMAN, ASHBURTON j HAS now ready for this Seasons Planting by far the Largest and Best Stock of Fiuit Trees m Canterbury, ' probably m the Colony, consisting of — APPLE TREES PEAR TREES ■ PLUM TREES PEACH TEEES CHURRY TREES APRICOT TREES Quinces, Walnuts, Filberts, Graje Vines, &c, &c, woll grown robust treo and grafteS on the best stocks Also large quantity of Berry Fruits of all kind and an innumerable quantity of FORES? and SHELTER TRUES, Roses, Orna. mental Trees, Shrubs, Roots, &c, &c. i great variety. MESSR^ J. SBALY & CO., Seedsme* East strce 1 continue to act on my beha{ . m Town, a nd all orders, &c, entrusted to them Bhall have prompt attention. DESOP *TTVK PiIIOED CATALOGUES ON APPLICATION, THOMAS~~SEALY, Biver Bank, Ashburton, Fronting south approach to Traffic Brldg 3 D. McFarlane, GROCER, ASHBURTON. MY MANY THANKS ARE Tendered to my uumeroua Cas tomers and the Public generally for he liberal Bupport acoord6d me at my Clearing Sale last Saturday, and also to my East Street Patronß 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 aa my sale bo far has been such a Bacoeßo I Intend continuing it foe auother FOUR W'CEKri, during which timo nay Ouatomera will have the advantage of buying Goods without the extra duty of the new Tariff placed thereoD (aa now charged by other Btores.) Therefore you may depend upon getting BARGAINS, It ia a great pleasure to me to ccc rr>y Customers walking out my establishment with large Parcels and smiling faces for a email outlay, and I confidently nugert — without gUBh, blow, or bunkum — that I sell twenty-five per cent, cheaper than ANY OTHER HOUSE, and shall continue to do so for another Mouth, Therefore Don't delay, Porohaee while you may, And lay m a stock for a rainy day. D. I c FIRLANE, WHOLESALE AND FAMILY \ GROCER, I ONLY ADDRESS— I BURNEET STREET



Public Noticeß. /I Eo M. BIiAKB, ARCHITECT, Officb : Montgomery 1 ! Buildings, East street ; Entrance : Burnett Stbebt, 884 A.SHRUBTON COAL and FIREWOOD DEPOT. T> Q OEAN -begs to inform his XV • O« JD friends and the public generally that m consequence of the great increase m the pr'ca of Coal, he haa secured a conaigDment of the celebrated Eaiton- ga'a Coal, cheaper, oleiDer, and far superior to Newoastle Coal. Also m Stook — .tfount Seiners, Mulvern, West- port, and Newcastle Coal. Firewood, Post and Rails, Stakes, Strainers, etc, tto., Oata, Bran, Sharps, Potatoes, Chaff, Ohiokwheat, etc. B, S, BEAN, West Street. 20 TONS OLOYEE SKEDS CLOVER SEEDS CLOVER SEEDS WE are now lauding, ex "Aorangi" from London, oar new Season's Oloverß, Turnipa, Garden, and Flower Seeds, which we have procured direct from the GROWERS. They are of the choicest quality, being thia Season's crop, and are therefore fresh and reliable; . We will forward samplea to any address on application, bo that intending pur- ohnßers can test the germinating quality for their own satisfaction, ALSYKE CLOVER, RAPE. WHITE CLOVER, MUSTARD COW GRASS, TURtfIPW, RED CLOVER, MANGOLD, TIMOTHY, CARROTS We have also Perennial Ryegrass and Cocksfoot for sale m largo or, email quan- tities, latest novelties m Garden and Flower Seeds, from that well known Lon- don firm, James Cartbr and Company. Empty Iron Tanks a; d Caaea for sale. J. SEALY~and CO., (Late Seal Bros.) 7 GREAT EXCITEMENT 1 1 1 WHERE ? AT HAVES & GO'S BECAUSE they must CLEAR AT AN ENORMOUS SACRIFICE £2000 Worth of Gooda In a Month, andj to do thia they must give Goods at Prices nevei heard of Id Ashburton, Bargains. Bargains. Bargains. In every Department, consisting of — Dresses, Velveteens, FlaDnels, Blankets Calico, Shlrtinga, Corsets, Hnta and Jackets, Ulßtera, Skirts, Clothing, Boots, &c, &o. The whole to be offered at STARTLING PRICES that must command a Great Sale. P.S. — Yon are kindly invited to inspect the (*ooda and compare prices, Hayes and Go,, i*FCADE AND EAST STREET A HBURTON H,J. WOOD & Co. STATIONERS' HALL, jfriodlander'a Buildings Ashburton. BOOKS, Commercial and (**n t Stationery, Acoount Books, &.*>* I«EW BOOKS BY EVERY 31 MUSIC. Planes, Harmoniums, Accordeon\ Concertinas, Violins, Ban job, &0. , &o: New Songs and Munlo of every description, A large quantity of Mualo (Sheet and Books) alight !y soiled, to be sold at a Groat Sacrifice. FANCY GOODS Writing Oases and Desko,. Sorap, Phot and Fern Albuma, Work Boxeß, Purae™ Curd Cases, Pocket BookH,Photo Frames and every description of Fancy Statlunory Writing, Printing, and Wrapping Papers m any quantity. Any Book out of stock procured from our Christchurch Establishment, the Stook of which la one of the Lirgeat and Best Assorted In the Colonies, or from London Agency. A speolal Discount allowed to Llbmr! and School Committees^ IL J. WOOD & 08 STATIONERS 1 HALL, : ASHBUBTON,



Public 2* otices. TJ OPE FOR Tfi E DE k¥. —Nicholson' lIX Improved Patent Artificial Ear Drums. The only sure, easy, and unseen device used to permanently restore hearing. Reoommended by poleatifio men of Europe and America, Write for free illuatrited doecrfptlon book to J. Q. Nicholson, Lincoln's Inn Chambers, William street, Melbourne. ASH BURTON • ' GUARDIAN . 'J DUNEDIN AGENOX jIyTR R. T. WHEELER., Stafford Street, Dunedln, had been appointed our Agent Bod will be able to arrange terms with advertisers foe contract advertise* ments. FOR the Blood is the Life— Clark's world famed Blood Mixture, warranted to clefßßs the blood from all impurities from wl eteva* causes arising For acrofulo, scuiyy. skin and blood dieoises, acd ecorbb of all kinds its effects are marvel- lous. Thousands of testimonials. Sold m bottles 4s 6d and lls each fey chemists and patent medicine vendors everywhere bole proprietors : The Lincoln and Midland Counties Drug Co , Lincoln, England 1 11 THE ASHBUKTOISr Woollen Manufacturing Co., Ltd. SUBSCRIBED CAPITAL, £11,000 DIRECTORS: G. H. Greenwood, Chairman, Gbo. Jameson C. J. Hakpeb H. Fbiedlandee A. Habbison • John Our JL>. H. Brown. ffWE 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 cent If deposited at call five percent J.H. TWENTY MAN, Seoretary. LEVIATHAN RAILWAY TEMPERANCE TTO TEL JtJL (Opposite the Railway Station), DUNEDIN MRS SILK - - Pkoprietress . Begs to Inform her friends and the Public generally that she haa purchased the above Hotel, and respectfully solicits a Bhate of their support. The Hotel Is the largest and most com- modious of Ua kind m Dunedin, aud can offer accommodation not to be excelled ; having been thoroughly renovated sluce the new proprietress took possession ; and will now be found moat 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 m the shape of Tea, Coffee, and Cocoa on arrival: and Guests wlahlng to go a tray by early train can depend on being called m ample time, if they will only make their wishes known. 4 156 H.&B. Craighead WISH TO ANNOUNCE TO THEIR CUSTOMERS THAT THEY HAVE REMOVED TO COLEMAN'S BUILDINGS, TANCKED STREET. — ALSO— Thafc they have now m Stook a Large and Varied Assortment of TWEEDS, COATINGS, &c, suitable for the present Season. BTYLK AND PIT ALL THAT CAN BE DESIRED] ! H.&E; CRAIGHEAD TAILORS, TANORED STREET, ASHBURTON. ASHBURTON JfIGH SCHOOL ESTABLISHED 1881. Teaching Stabp, Boys' School. — Mit J. E. Buchanan, Ist B A. , University College, London . Girls' School. — Miss Saundbrs, Canter- bury College, Ohristchurch ; Miss Gbubb, Trinity College, Dublin. AT this institution pupils of both ■\exes have 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 course may be modified to meet special oases, if 'w the interest of the Pupils suoh a plan is judged advis- able, The year is divided into thr terms. All fees are payable m advafcte. per term Pupils under 12 years of age ... £2 2a 11 over 12 years of ago ... £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 removal of a pupil. For fu?thoß details apply to the Head- muflter. The third term commences onMON* DAI the 17th September*



THE PUBLIC IHUST OFFICE OF NEW ZBLAND OFFER. RE AT ADVANTAGES TOTS^7 D QftlM Q b° ut to make their wills, and desiring to secure the A XLtX\Ov/ii O faithful execution of their last wishes. TTi T^T? DQHMQ about to marry and make provision by marriage JLU xJuIvOUINO contractor settlement. TO^Df?PQ^IVfQ CODtem P lat i n g tne settling of their estate, or of a JL Ju£\Ov/I.N O sum or sums of money by trust dscd. TO"DI7DQ^MC desirous of constituting trusts fdr charitable or xJIJADUIND benevolent objects. TO FOREIGN TRUSTEES ISS&rasA. 1 ™' fM pereoM All such should obtain detailed information from the PUBLIC RTJSTEE, Custom House Quay, Wellington, or from ACLAND, BARNS, AFD CO., CHRISTCHT7RCH, Or D. M. RQSB, TIMARU. J. QUANE & CO., HAVELOCK BTESET, — HAVE FOR S A L X — /^(LOVEBS—Red, White, Cowgraes, ond Alayke, MANGOL and CARROT SEEDS \J this Season's importation. SUTTON'S GARDEN SEEDS, EARLY ROSE POTATOES, SEED OATS AND BARLEY BUTTER KEGS and FIRKINP, CHURNS, TUBS, BUCKETS, &c, made by James Oarraichael, Rangiora OATS, CHAFF, BRAN, SHARPS, TEA, SUGAR, SOAP, &c, &c, always on hand, AGENTS FOR LIVERPOOL, LONDON, AND GLOBE FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY NEW ZEALAND ACCIDENT INSURANCE COMPANY NORTH CANTERBURY WOODWARE COMPANY 8 125 New Zealand Fire and Marine Insurance Company Established «... 1859. CAPITAL ONE MILLION. THE PEEMIEE & WEALTHIEST COLONIAL COMPANY, NOTED FOR PROMPTNESS AND LIBERALITY. FIRE AND MAEINIS BISKS, ALSO,— RISKS GN GROWING CROPS. THRESING MACHINES, &c, accepted at lowest current rates. GEOBGB~JAMESON, AGENT, ASHBURTON. «■ mHE Undersigned ho» aow FOR SALE, ia LARuE or SMALL QUANTITIES— Blue Derwent and Kidney Potatoes, Field Carrot and Mangold Seeds. GRASS, CLOVER AND TUBNIP SEEDS AT LOWEST CURRENT RATES, Also, a General Assortment of Farm and Station Stores, GEORGE JAMBSO? ASHBURTOH AND BAKAIA. iAi A S /J\ % NlZ> INDUSTRIAL GAZETTE r\AAf ' I At S #/5865 v% " The blending is entirely alien- J& iBTMfIA3^T(k «l ence, and lias had a sxiccial IM TLJC JBf j^!<«'S--?^SbcJim vft training m the art," MX inc. g /I3SfX\ % TIMABU HERALD. \Af~^ <% ff g rTSTTI'MyIn \ firm deserves the sup - ''lf fl C> 1 \^ S B \ vk P ort( Uall purchasers of Tea *~ t\ V* SS #-. rllEllF^rt^V vk as the ni ' ticle t}l ey offer ia S a 8 r-=^TFtlW#ii. "PI WV superior to aiiythinif wo <-O S® B'S ' J>ii™sK™&ki x %\ m haveseeninthisColony." k\ v^* # £& nSMw^ ?\ \ pres3. »«V^^ S ffQ i^RwSf^t- %"Mr : Nelson ia a pro- \\W^ M iff* riro4|44Vr ?\ «Lfcssiotml Taster and V* m ffj^ T^W^r'iP'wr 3^ \tt Blonder." THOUGH jr./ -gg^^^^^^^V^Jlk PRICES' C BYALL^^^^^S^m2/ 2 8"3 2 / 4 per Ib, PURE BLEIDED TEAS. AUCKLAND, WE LI GTOM, CHRIST3HURCH, DUNEOIN. AGENTS EVERYWHERE, SOLD IN ASHBURTON BY EM. CAESON, HENRY ZANDER i 4nd tJie principal storekeepers.



Public Notices. VEIiY little medicine of any other kind required if LA&iPLOUGH' PYRETIC SALINE is at hand, and taken as occasions arieo. It ib 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, Feveriehnees, Fevers, Head- ache, Vomiting, and Liver troubles. Station proprietors, flockmasters, and all residing m up-country stations should be provided with it. Ask your merchant to send regular supplies with your other stores, as it is invaluable to all . Sold by all medicine vendors. THE "BED CROSS" PRESERVING COMPANY, Chapel Street, South Yarra, Victoria, /^i ANNED Tomatoes, equal to American, \J and at same price ; also Peacheß, Pears, Apricots, of the finest quality, and m heavy By tup. All these goods are manufactured under the supervision of Mr George James Ward, late of California. The Jams, Jellies, Pickles, Tomata Sauce, and Assorted Sauces of this Company are well known to be better than any im- portod, 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 tocls), 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 workifTg, and lower m price than other goods of the same classes. Full illustrated descrip- tive catalogue tree on application. Goods can ■bt. ordered at the same prices through any reliable American Commission House. Houses undertaking the sale of these goods will find their trade rapidly inciease, and that the goods will give the fullest satisfaction. New articles are being constantly brought out, and merchants are asked to send for catalogue or order samples through their correspondents here. LOW VITALITY. 08. CHURCHILL'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- gredfonts 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 I Children, Dr. Olrarcliiirs Compound Syrap c! HYPOPHOSPHITES Ib real Brain Food, and m cases of Muscular and Nervous Exhaustion hps acquired a world-wide reputation. Each bottle boars D*. ChnrobiU's signature. Price, 4fr Prepared only by' Swan, Chemist, Rob GjjmGLiONE, Paris BAKEB 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 TIM.BEU and COAL YAUD, oppoßite Mr George Jameson's Grain Store> West street, anc are prepared to supply ai 1 a^ses of BUILDING MATERIAL, m large or small quantities, to suit purchasers. RED. WHITE, and BLACK PINE, and TOTARA. GALVANISED CORRUGATED IRON m all lengths, and best brands. MOULDINGS, ARCHITRAVES, SKIRTINGS. POSTS and RAILS, STAKES, and all Fencing Material. CoTii: Westport] Coal, Newcastle Coal, koaat Somera Coal. Fiiewood m long or ehort lengths. Agents m Aehburton for Wilson's Portland Ceme&t and Eydraulio Mme. Notj? Address :— BAKER AND CO. L OppoßltelMrlCr. JAMESON'SiGr&in Store * Weet street It



Public Notices "Zealandia" Boots HAVE the Highest Beputatio n the Colonies. «M-vounced ai the Indiad and Colonial Exhibition aa the FINEST ia the Whole Exhibitions F©r robfltantiftt wew they ap© the BEST H* TEB WOBLii. Bay a pair o "ZEALANDLAS" and you will never me any other Brand. Our Patented ""paRAGON BOOT' and « INDEBTRUOTIELE TOES." For Boys and Girls are Splendid Lines for j Hard Wear. None are Genoi \e onless branded on the Solo And eyery pai? ii absolutely Warraste^i to giro Good Wear. Sold by the leading Boot Dealers and Country Stores throngoout New Zealand, and Wholesale by LIGHTBAND, ALLAN & GO. CHRISTCHURCH. STORAGE, STORAUE. WOOL. WOOL. WOOL. rTIBE Undersigned begß to Announce to I his numerous friends of Aehburton and the surrounding districts that he has ttksn over the HEW ZEALAND LOAN AND MER. OANTILE AGENCY CO.'S STOBES IN ABHBUKTOa, Aad i yrcpared to receive Wool and Grain fez BTOBAGE or SHIPMENT. Liberal Cash Advances made on WOOL, GBAIN, SKINS, &c M In store or con- signed for Sate. and COBNSACKS at the Lowest Prices , TWINE, CHAFF, OATB, OILS, LAMPBLACK, &o. GKAIN bought and sold. LiSD iHD ESTASB AOKNT, AGENT FOR— X.2. Loan & mercantile Agency Co Ukioh Insurance Company Bbooke'b Sheip Dip, Etc. Newest Improved Threshing Machines nanged for. FBED. MAKEIG, 1 35 Ashburton. Frledlander Bros. WOOL.i k WOOL. WOOL. ** Siasok, 1888-89. We are prepared to make LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES OK THE ENSUING CLIP OF WOOL Placed m our hands foe sale. Our Premises being well lighted afford gpeolsl advantages for displaying WOOL. Ho Commlislon charged on advances* and no Oommlulon charged (for offering 'WOOL nnleu a sale la effected, WOOL PACKB AT LOWEST CURRENT RATES. FBIEDLANDER BROS , PETER WILLIAMS, 4£g Auctioneer. Prime Oameru Derwent Potatoes Skin Sales, WE HOLD FOETNIGHTLY SALES '. Of". SKINS THBOUGHOUT THE SEASON ON THE FOLLOWING DATES:— July 27tb, August 10th and 24th September 7th and 21st, October 6th and 19tb, November 2nd, 16tb, and 30th SALES OF HOESES, PIGS, CATTLE, PRODUCE, & FURNITURE OK BATUBDAYS. STOCK SAILERS [on TUESDAYS. BAKAIA MONTHLY SALE— First Thursday of the Month FBIEDLANDER BEOS., °STEK WILLIAMS, Auctioneer.