The Ashburton Guardian.

V( L. v 11.-No 1893

ASHBURTON. SATUEDaY, JULY 14. ISBB

PRICB-uNJj; PRiNNX:



Jan) es Craigie PAINTER, GLAZIER, PAPEBHANGER SIGNWRITER, &c. and DIRECT IMPORTER OF ALL THE REQUISITES OF THE TBADE, HAVING taken over tho Business of Me J. R. Chapman, I beg to inform the public of Ashburton and District that I will keep a Painter's and Paperhanger'a Stock ip keeping: with tho 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, \* — FOR~S~ALE.— Newest Designs of PAPERHANGINGS good variety. SHEET GLASS, all sizes, from a 60 x 40 to a 10 x 8, m 1$ or 21cz or 260z. British Plate, Silvereel Plat§(forinlrrora* RougD Plato, Colored, Obscured, and Ornamental Sheet, Oak Varnish, Carriage Varnish, &c., White and Red Lead, ilk Colors, Mixed Paints m Tins, Brushes, crim, &c. &c. Paint mixed to any Shade. Advioo to quantity freeljr given. THE ASHBURTON GLASS, PAINT% AND PA PERH ANGINAS WARE- HOUSE, » 3 15* i



Over 8000 V AT I Over 8000 m use. /Beduoed'P^ioks,. t louse. Extra heavy Mould - Boards for rough Land m Stock, Zig-Zag Harrows still maintain theii reputation as the best general purpose Harrow. Four hundred sets made an* nually. Newly Improved Chaff on tters all sizes, with Balance Fly Wheel, fitted with patent cast steel Mouthpiece, m one piece, which oan be taken off and replaced by an ordinary laborer m a few seconds. Cute three longtns of chaff. , : s : Portable Screw-Press and Bagging Chaffcutter v 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 throughou New Zealand. Jointed Pulverising Disc Harrows, over 700 m use. No farm, should be without them. ""All sizes from 6ft to i2ft. Grain Drills from 11 to 17 Coulters. We make largely for Canterbmy and North Mand. - . ;s Cahoun's Hand Seed Sower, F»rm Drays and Waggons, patent Fencing 1 Standards for Folding Sheep, Fencing \ Wire, Steel, Iron, and Barb Wire. I Repairs to all descriptions of, Machinery I promptly executed on the premiess. Catalogues free on application^ at Dnne< m or any of our Branched 4°163 ASHBUHTO GL'ASS/PSntS, AND PAPERHA GINGS WAREHOUSE. THE, Under igned, having sold hia Stock-in-Trade and Goodwill of the above Buaineßß to James Ckaigie, o£ Timaru, begs to thank his friends and the public for the support accorded to him for the past eleven years,, and solicits a. continuance of the same to his successor, J. R. CHAPMAN.



ttblic Notices. — BUILDBBB, UNDBBTAKBRS, *c Oornar Wakanai Boad at>d~Oasa ■ttectj (Next Oswtrai. Hotbu) Or at Baker and Brown 'a Ooach Vuotttt .'■.■3 +3xiVQkxi}t "gkreef tltt ; BADDLEBY I SADDLEKY I MR A. IBELANJoThaviiigreintiedto premises occupied by Me Tat* Burnett Btreat, hopes, by striot attention to E'ißiaeßß, to mefita share" oTpnbllo patrcoage, ; . r ;^ THE LOWEST^iFoEa CHARGED. n Every r^pi&ite;in; the ?*&£& ** Farmers and otHeffr will now have opportunity pT~getting SADDLERjT $jSWW PBiOBS as wero never befort offered m Aehburton. Repairs executed on moat ieaeonabto terms. ;4 -GENT for "the neirhigh armDavia /\ SEWING MACHINES. The only vertical Feea m ThVworld. It nas no equal. >»O ■>■;)'>. wt* Jj^'raK' .* ! Sbld on time paytoenta if reqaired. f : -* ■.■■■'"' ■- ■- - £&*:'<s M.tt NOTICE. IN Th"a]&k«ig my numeroua Friends ft&d i tGUßtomers m Tinwald and surround- ing District, for the liberal support they 1 have given me, I beg to assure them t^®rrying.on..the_b_ueiß.eßajDl_ GENERAL STOREKEEPER AND . BUTCHEB exolUßively. on my'bwn adobonti #ithoot copnection with any. JFlftM.or PEHSOJN. or m siDy way as^ an A'GENt 1 for othere :. Soliditing^ a; continuance 6t y'ouipayow. which shall n. have- -pcbrnptfJ attention, whether left at -the Store orVfonrarded by my cart,, now irunning-the Tows every morning, , ' Motto : HONESTY and CIVILITY. .fi*3a. f^ t ., . .... "jAMEfi..aUDBBLL, CAMEEON .ST^RIJET, ASHBURTO^. Makers ot lMPß'ovlu^D.-FUHROW PLOUGHS (Made of Best Hammered Pcrap Iron, and Winner of First Prize at Melbourne Exhibition.)



BICYCLES and TBIOYOLES repaired and extras kept on hand . BICYCLES FOR SALE. Engineering m all its Branches. Opposite CENTRAL HOTEL, Wakanui Road. 5*2 W. H. Paget. _-es~f|pe3^ BLACKSMITH Bubnetx Stbeet, next "Mall" Offioe. BEGS to announce that he has taken over the Ooanh Building and Wheel- wright Branch, lately carried oh 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. Horses Shod with skill and care, w. eTpaget. D. McFarlane, GROCER, ASHBURTON.



ABHBU:ttON. THE nENTJJAL TJOTEL, D . V XX Proprietor W. Redmond A Comfortable Family and Commercial Hotel. Private Suites for Families Good Billiard Koom. : Drinks at Front Bar, 3d . Lunoh Free at 12 o'clock. : Choicest 3Branda of Liqupta; \ Special 'terms per week. : • ' As Byron Bays — I I never, n6, 1 never, ; Saw any man so yellow, How's your liver ? XYellow,Pwarf.) :•, TAKE MOOBE'S' PIL:LS, Ohristchurohj MaroK 9th, s ldflS7. I am happy to testify to the value of your Liver and Stomachic. Pills, having used them for the last fourteen years, andi can recommend them to every household with every confidence.— J. CX Gakfobth. Sole Agent for Aehburton,— : OHAS. NEATE, ! ■ Pharmaceutical,, Ohemißt. ; 7 166. / 1 E. M. BLAKE> ARCHITECT. ; Ormob : Mohtgbmery'ai Buildings,- ' Eaet street; - ; Entrance : Bdrnbtt Street. • ■-■-:■ :: :..., r , ,- :,,- f : v 8B4:



MY MANY THANKS ' ARE Tendered to my numerous Cos tornera and the Pabllo generally for the liberal support accorded me at my Clearing Sale last Saturday, and also to my East Street Putroua who found their way to Burnett Btreet, my CASH TAKINGS showing conclusively that they have not deserted me. I hereby beg to inform all that as my sale so far has been auoh a success I intend continuing It for another FOUR WKEKS, during whioh time my Customers will have the advantage of buying Goods without the extra duty of the new Tariff placed thereon (na now charged by other stores.) Therefore you may depend apon getting BARGAINS. It is a great pleasure to me to see my Customers walking cub of 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 bo for another Month, Therefore Don't delay, Purchase whllo you may, And lay m a stock for a rainy day, D. I C FARLANE, WHOLESALE AND FAMILY GROCER, ONLY ADDRESS— \ BURNEET STREET } ASHBURTON^ 1



"pO MEET THE TIMES C. TRUCKLE,; PROPRIETOR of tho Prince A'lberf JT Boarding -House, Wills Street, Ashburton, next Oddfellows' Hall, while thanking his many Friends and Customers for their liberal support for the pa|stiJ.P years, solicits a continuance of the same. Board and Lodging, 16s, 18s pe* week, or 3s per day. * Dinners only, 4s per week. Good, accommodation for Families, and private roomß for Ladies.; ■■■.. \ ; -. ; 7-52 ASHBURTON COAL AND FIREWOOD .■••-••■.■.■■>.,■ DEPOT r i RB. BEAN m thanking his. Friends" , for the liberal patronage bestowed npon him for the last six years, begs to inform them and all the inhabitants of Ashburton that he is still prepared to deliver promptly all Orders tor Newcastle, I Wesbport, Brunner, and Malvern Coal, Firewood, Posts and Kails,: Stakes, Strainers, Oatß, Bran, Chaff, Potatoeß, Chick Wheac, &o. &c., ; at the lowest possible quotations. Note the address :— "' R. S. BEAN, > - West street, 5 266 Next Bank of Australajsia. Charles Kay/ MEG fl ANIO AL ENGINEER REPAIRS Gnne, Sewing Machines Lawn Mowers. Pumpa, etc.



Dear Sir, — So far bb I oaa judge at present, the Poisoned Wheat supplied this Season la far superior to any previously obtained. It is a nice clean bright sample of Wheat, and does not stlok together. Yours truly, 0. J. HARPER, 5 64 Chairman Rangltata Road Board. GREAT EXCITEMENT 1 1 1 WHERE ? AT HAVES & COS I BECAUSE they must CLEAR AT AN ENORMOUS SACRIFICE £2000 Worth of Goods m a Month, and to do this they must give Goods at Prices nevet heard of m ; Ashbutton, Bargains. Bargains. Bargains. In every Department, consisting of — Dresses, Velveteens, FlaDnels, Blankets Calico, Shirtings. Corsets, Hats and Jaokotß, Ulsters, Skirls, Clothing, Boots, Ac, &o. The whole to be offered at STARTLING PRICES that must command a Great Sale. P.S.— You are kindly invited to|inspeot the Goods and compare prices, Hayes and Co., Arcade and East Street A HBUBTONJ y \



ASHBURTON "GTJARDIAN.'j DUNEDIN AGENCY. [\TR R. T. WHEELER, Stafford Street, Dunedlu, has been appointed our Agent and will be -able to arrange terms- with advertisers foe contraot advertise- ments. music. REDUCTION IN TERMS. Lessons from £1 Is per Quarter. MR J. H. B BOOKS is prepared to re- ceive pupils for Piano, Organ, Violin, Singing and Voice Production, from June Ist, at greatly reduced terms. Pupils can hare Lessons at their own homes (no extra charge), or at Mr Brooks' residence,- Peter Street. | The Quarter commences from any date. Pianos tuned and repaired, also bought and sold on Commission. A reduction made for two or more pupils m one family. Particulars on application to J. H, BROOKS, 6t62 Peter Street, i ASHBURTON DKUG COMPANY'S V t POISONED WHEAT, Prepared by J. M. CAMBRIDGE'S patented process, < Copy of a letter received from the Chairman Bangitata Road Board : — To the Manager Ashburton Drug Com- pany, Limited.



VISITORS Will find every civility and accommoda tlon, and the aim of the Proprietress wIU 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 wiahing to go a tray [ by early train can depend on being called In ample time, If they will only make their wishes known. 4 156 ASHBDRTON JIGH SCHOOL. ESTABLISHED 1881; Teaching Stabf, Boys' Souool.— :Mr J. E. Buchanan, Ist B. A., University College, London. Gibls* School.— Miss Saundbrs, Canter- bury College, Ohrlstoburch ; Miss Gbubb, Trinity College, Dublin. AT this institution pupils of both •■ raxes hava the oppoi tunity of j acquiring the elements of a liberal cdv- 1 cation, The subjects of Study are thoee usually taught at Secondly School ; but the ordinary course may be modified to meet apeolal cases, if Id the interest of the Pupils such a plan is judged advis- able. : ' The year is divided into three terms. All fees are payable m advance. per term Pupils under 12 years of age ... £2 2s  over 12 years of age ... £2 16s Muslo (extra) £L Is Fee or attending musto (only), M , £2 2a Drawing and Fainting (only) ,«, £1 Is ■ • ■ ■ ■ ! A term's notioe requited before the removal of a pupil. The second term commences on Monday, 28th fifoy. Paplls will assemble at 9.80 a.m. For farther details apply to the Head- WMtK*



TjIVENING OLASSEB tre being held Sid at my Office, Montgomery's Build? Ings, Burnett Street, on MONDAYS, WEDNESDAYS, and FRIDAYS, from 7 to 9 p.m. Architectural, Pictorial, Model, and all branches of Freehand lira wing, etc., are being taught. E, M. BLAKE, 4 160 Architect. THE "RED CROSS" PRESERVING COMPANY, Chapel Street, South Yarra, Victoria* /"BANNED Tomatoes, equal to American, \J and at same price ; ■ also Peaches, Pears, Apricots, of the finest quality, ana m heavy gyrup. All these goods are manufactured under the supervision of Mr George James Ward, late of California. The Jams, Jellies, Pickles, Tomata Sauce, aild Assorted Saucea of this Company are well known to be better than- any im- ported, 6 213 THE ASHBUETON J Woollen Manufacturing Co., Ltd. | SUBSCRIBED CAPITAL, £11,000 DIRECTORS: G. H. Gbeen wood, Chairman, Geo, Jameson C. J. Harper H. Fbiedlander A. Habbison John Obr D. H. Brown. fT\HE Dlreotora 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 percent J. H. TWENTY MAN, ; Seoretary.* John Russell HAS great pleasure m announcing to the residents of Ashburton and the Public m general that he has removed to the Block known as the TOWN HALL, m East street, where he has opened out a Choice SelectioD of DRAPERY, MEN'S. CLOTHING, Ac, suitable for every ciass. AN INSPECTION INVITED. Priceß defy the World. Come and judge for yourselves. 5°161 LEVIATHAN RAILWAY fTIE M P SIR AN O E TTO TEL (Opposite the Railway Station), DUNEDIN MRS SILK • - Proprietress. Begs to inform her friends and the Fabllo generally that she has purchased the above Hotnl, and reopeotfully solicits a share of their support. The Hotel is the largest and most oom- modlous of its kind m Danedin, and can offer aooommodation not to be excelled ; having been thoroughly renovated since the new proprietress took possession ; and will now be found most comfortable.



New Zealand Fire and Marine Insurance Company Established ... 1859. CAPITAL— ONE MILLION. THE PBEMIER & "WEALTHIEST COLONIAL POSIPANY, NOTED FOR PROMPTNESS AND LIBERALITY. FIRE AND MARINE RISKS. ALSO,— RISKS ON GROWING CROPS. THRESING [MACHINES, &c, accepted at lowest current rates. GEORGE JAMESON, AGENT, ASHBURTON.



ASK YOUR GROCER FOR (5) * tT\ Jf . .m&l \n.z.ini)ustbiai gazette |-^AAIT ' I 'AA Aj B MjH^L ■ %" The blending is cntrrdly'iiiten- I IDtfU I WCUM M 7*#^^ %dcd to by Mr. Nelson: himself, JLJV** JL ▼▼»"' M WISMkMsR % who is a Taster- of great expert- Mm Mi$QAYFt\. ence, and' has had a special IN THF M A4S©HS^A m training m the art." iin inc. m /fTO|T\ % TIMABU HERALD. 1/I*^. _ <N m M iTTWIn I ' ■" %" Ttttt (Inn deserves the sup- "|f (I |3 1 \J B M KStEsKsv \ portofall purchasers of Tea 1% M Mrs r® JS-ftMO^V ' ma 3 the article 'hey offer is Mr M £/ f^rtt iß> W^s 1^ superior to anything we t2 O of Mr* L^3ESE3^s? wk k ave seen ' n this Colony." Vi^ m *£f i^^fS^^^^l '■' fessioiuil Taster and BY ALL /^feSu^^^^ly^^^a/S 1 3/- ■ PURE BLENDED Tils! AUCKLAND, WE LI GTON, C HRIS73HURCH, DUNEDIN. AGENTS EYERYWH3^BBo SOLD IN ASHBUBTON BY EM- CARSON, HENRY ZANDER "And the principal storekeepers,



M C OALLIJM & CO. "TITE are now landing, ex "Maud Graham." a Cargo of First-class KAURI VV FLOODING, LINING, SHELVING, and other sizes In PKIMW CONDITION. We have also to haod Large Supplies of RED and WHITE PINE TIMBER, all slzaa. ALSO,— NEWCASTLE COAL, WESTPORT COAL, AND MOUNT SOMBRS GOAL Out PAINTING and HOUSE DECORATING DEPARTMENT li replete with EVERY REQUISITE. ESTIMATES GIVEN. McCallum and Co., TIMBER AND COAL MERCHANTS, PAINTERS, PAPER- HANGER^ GLAZIER?, Etc., EAST STREET ABHBURTON. W: H, COLLINS, Manager,



MITCHELL AND TUKNER, Tanored Street. fTIHE Undersigned hai now for SALE, by Bag or per Tod, a splendid liae of Prime Blue Derwent Potatoes, Grown on good groat d, and warranted to give satisfaction. BAtfSOME and SIMS andHOBNSBY'S PLOUGH SHADES, (ALL SIZES.) SPRING WHEAT. I have for B»le good clean samples of Tuscan and Lammas. • MAIN AND FIELD PIPES- TOAEBIVE, EX "OPAWA" AND OTHIfiE VESSELS— CLOVER AND TURNIP SEEDS ALL OF BEST QUALITY OBTAINABLE. GEORGE JAMESOF ASHBUKTON-



THE PUBLIC IRUST OFFICE OF NEW ZEALAND OFFER REAT ADVANTAGES TOTyT? T) C A "M Q bo«t to make their wills, arid desiring to Beeu're tie IXjAOUIiO faithful execution of their last wishes. i TH T^T^I^QfilVTQ about to marry and make provision by marriage 1U JT J-lIvQUIN Q contractor settlement. TO■^^''PC/^IV^C contemplating the settling of their estate, or of a X J-iI\QUII O sum or sums of money by trust deed. TTI IDT7DQAATC desirous of constituting trusts for charitable pr L\J JrJjl\»jUlNO benevolent objects. TO FOREIGN TRUSTEES SOTl&, <n " t for pori r All sack should obtain detailed information from the PUBLIC RUSTEE, Onstom House Quay, Wellington, or from ' "", yCLAND, BARNS, AFD CO., CHRISTCHTJRCH, ! Or D. M. ROSS, TIMARU. J Winter Drapery." "Winter Drapery. \ CALL AND SEE MITCHELL AND TURNER'S j Dress Goods, Trimmings to matoh . ■ CALL AND SEE MITCHELL AND TURNER'S Rugs and Blankets I CALL AND SEE MITCHELL AND TURNER'S Flannels and Flanettes CALL AND SFE MITCHELL AND TURNER'S Ladlea 1 and Children's Ulsters and Jackets CALL AND SEE MITCHELL AND TURNER'S Shawlß and Fur Capes OALL o AND SEE MITCHELL AND TURNER'S Mitts., Qloveß, and all classes Woollen GoocU, splendid Stock CALL AND SEE MITCHELL AND TURNER'S Mens' and Boys' Overooata, Suits, Socks, Pants, and Shirts. SPECIAL NOTlCE— Gentlemen wanting Saltß to measure should call and looV over • first-olass lot of Home and Colonial Tweed Bamples . Meajore taken and ft guaranteed. ( N.8.--A splendid line of Tweed Trousers at Al v Value " 10s 61. BOOTS. BOOT?. BOOTS. None bat Srst-olass makes kept ,- a good article at a fair figure



Per tmck load at Mount Somora Bailway Station, per ton... 12s Stations on Mount Somers line, freight added. Ashbarton, per truck, per ton 15s Tinwald „ „ 15b Winslow  n 16b Hinds „  17s I Ealing „ „ 17s 6d Dromore „ „ 16s Chertaey „ „ 16a 6d TERMS CASH. BOOKING EXTRA. In Ashbnrton retail quantities delivered to Customers' residences, at 20s per ton, OABH. All Information to be obtained from, and orders left with MR JOHH G. RESTELL, 'west street, Whom I have appointed my Agent, and who will sell at above rtras FOR CASH. | P, WBIGHT.



LOW VIJALITY. DB. CHDBOHILL'S Symp of Hypophospbite of Lime prescribed by tbe faculty for the cure of Consumption. Chronic Cough and General Debility. IT contains two of the principal In- gredlonts necessary for building up the Human Frame, and which are con* Bidered deficient m tbe above compleinta, viz., Phosphorus and Lime, It cannot be too highly recommended for Delicate Children, Dr. Churchill's Compound Syrup of HYPOPHOSPHITES Is real Brain Food, and m oases of Musoular.and Nervous Exhaustion hpc acquired a world-wide reputation. Each bottle bears D^, Churchill's signature. Price, 4fr Prepared only by! Swan, Chemist, Bui Oabtigiionx, P>bib Mount Somißrs Coal I AM now ia a position to supply COAL at considerably reduoed rates. In anticipation of a LARGK DEMAND during the coming season, I have made PRICES such that no one need want FUEL; and until further notice will supply at



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 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.



THE ---Philadelphia Novelty— MANUFACTURING CO., 1422, 1424, 1426 Callow Hill St., Philadelphia, Pa., U.S.A. (incorporated), New York Office, No. 32 Howard Street, New York City. SOLE MANUFACTURERS OP A LINE ov Patented American novelties, In Stationers' Specialities & Light Hardware. THE Novelty Paper Fastener. A full line of Paper and Letter Clips. The Up* right Clip. Paper Weight and Clip. Note, Letter, and Legal Cap Board Clips. Auto- matic Fountain Penholder. Automatic Fisher (for fishermen.) Novelty Pocket Knife, and Novelty Hunting Knife (operating instan- taneous' y with one hand.) Ornamental 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.



Public Notices. "TTERY little medioine of any other kind V required if LAMPLODGH'S PYRETIC 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 j a remarkable manner, speedily removing Constipation, Feverishness, 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. • WHAT WILL IT COST TO PRINT? THE Centennial Publishing Company undertake to revise and prepare Mannecnpt for PUBLICATION, either m serial or book form. Estimates and; De- signs furnished GARNET WALOH >m,; fnr _ NAT. J. BARNET J 1018 - Melbourne, Premier Chambers, 7 Collins Street W. 5 162



SALES OFJ iHORSEb, PIGS, CATTLE, PRODUCE, A FUBNITURE SA^TIEDAYS. JBTOOK BALE8 r ON TUESDAYS. BAKAIA MONTHLY BALE, lit;THU DAT of the month. TRIEDLANDER BROS* 5 |FETER WILLIAMS, | Auctioned



MESSRS FRIEDLANDER BROS. HAVE FOR :BALB TBI FOLLOWING PBOPEBTIBb. -; 1 (\(\ AOBBS. being 8.8. 28&85, 28586 at JLUU < Alford Forest; Af\(\ AOBBS *t Ashbnrtoa. tt \i\ AOBBS, balng p*rt of 8.3. 7186 at \ lUU Wakannl, now occupied by Mr Ei Adams. LOTS 16.17.18.1 aod 20 each* containing »%irtlan«cre/lK>ntlng / mbter'» Bead nnd . Obarhcjrtnet, being immediately opposite tbe Woollen Factory, LOT 77, Sonth-eart Town Belt, Ashburton, containing 1-acre, with Dwelling^houae thareom l • >7r TOWN BBOTIONB Ho 1046, 1047. 1050 Peter ' Street. TQWN SECTIONS No 680, 581, with 4- , roowed Sobbo on each Section, Cameron TOWN BBOTIONS No 666 and:666, Park To Let most! desirable FABtl inVthe Oamaro pyrtrist, containing 616 Aores, dlTidad into raddooM, with water and good fences. For prioe, tertas; and foil particulan apply



GRAIN bought and sold. Lfjjn> abd Estatb Agbnt. > , A AGEnTfOR— R.Z. Loan & Mercantile Agency Co "'.'. tJsioH Insubahob Compact Bbooks'b Shew Dip, Etc. Fewest Improve^ Threshing Machines ranged for. FEED. MAKEIG, 1 36 Ashburton.



Public Notices "Zealandia" Boots HAVE the Highest Beputatio m the Colonies. .\c4ounced at the Indian and Colonial S BiMlbition as the FINEST m the Whole -&ddbition* Fer substantial wear they are the BEST IN THE,WOBLD. Buy a pair o "ZEALANDIAS" and you will never me any other Brand. Our Patented BOOT ' md" ir ra©EBTBUOTIBLE TOEB." For •.Boys and Girls are Splendid Lines for Hard Wear. ■ None are Qenm\e unless branded on thftSole And erery-parr i* absolutely Warranted to give Good Wear, Sold "by the_leading Boot Dealers and Country Stores throngaout New Zealand, and Wholesale by LIGHTBAND, ALLAN & GO. CHRISTCHURCH. STORAGE. STORAGE. WOOL, WOOL. WOOL. rpHE Undersigned begs to announce to JL his numerous friends of Ashburton and the surrounding districts that he has •ken over the SEW ZEALAND LOAN AND MER. CANTILE AGENCY CO. 'B STOBES IN ABHBURTOJN, kaA is prepared to receive Wool and Grain fci STORAGE or SHIPMENT. Liberal Cash Advances made on WOOL, GBAIN, SKINS, Ac,, m store or oon- •fgned for Sale. WOOLPACKS and COBNSACKS at the Lowest Pricw, TWINE, ! CHAFF, OATS, OILS, : LAMPBLACK, &o