The Ashburton Guardian.

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ASHBURTON. MONDAIf, AUGUST 20. 1888

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' Public Notices \ .".-..",* '/.■ BUILDBH3, UNDBaT&KBRS, Acl ' Cornar* Wakiaui Road atjd Cam Street; (Nbxt Okntral Hotil.) f:* Or at Baker and Brown's Coach Factory H..veloclc sbreet \\%\ DOING NOwV > .■ ■ ' ' : stoSa*' m/ ■•ii r?£ HOBSB TLOTH3 from ;.. / U a *6& \t ATERPROOF OILSKIN BUITS : ' f'om „, ... , fi ]2s 3d OALIOO TBNTAJ from. ... ... 12 8 (5*3 And everything else In the > Trade' eaQaUyi , cheap i and all his own make. *_, ' ■ ' — .- - ; ' -'"'■■ ! ; ' •"•'■* ■--■-• ■• -.:■■"■- -■ ,iq L«t na go»nd see' -' ;] P. O'CONNEIiL'S •■■ ::4 ?- cl Ai Tent Depot; % Where is liia Shop? .Why, ':^ oomp ton's BuiiibiNaa:' 4 . Moore Street, Ashbarton. 6*2 J* NOTICE. ■""■ : \,^r, IN Thanking my numerpnß Friepds and Customers m Tinwal'd and warronnd- ng District, for the liberal support they * lave given me, I beg to assure them I am carrying on the business of i GENERAL STOREKEEPER AND * ; BUTOHEBy - s ezqlusively on my own account, without connection with any FIRM or PEKSON. or m any way as an AQTSNT. for others Soliciting a continuance of your favors, 1 which shall have -prompt attention^ whether left at the Store or forwarded byv my cart, now running the Town every morning, : " ' ' Motto : HONESTY and OIVILITy.- --5*38 JAMES GUDSELL. ! REID Am GJttAYv CAMEEO3ST STREE^ . i . ASHBURTON. Makers ol IMPROVED D.-FUBBOW PLOUGHS (Made of Best Hammered Scrap Iron, and Winner of First Prize at Melbourne Exhibition.) Over 80001 AT /Over 8000 m use. / Reduced Pbioes; t in n«e. Extra heavy Mould Boards for -, LandinStocki IfZig-Zag Harrows still maintain the! < reputation as the best general purpose farrow. Four hundred sets made alh nualiy. . ,  -],■, Newly Improved Ohaffoutters all rizeo, with Balance Fly Wheel, fitted with patent cast steel Mouthpiece, m one piece, whioh ' can be taken off and replaced by ao . ordinary laborer m a few seconds. Out three lengths of chaff. Portable Screw- Preßß and Baggi* . Chaffcutter, cuts, riddles, elevates, Boreei, and presses into the bag at one operation 1, 2, 3, and 4 Horse-Powers, simpl Btrong, and easily drawn, universally throughou New Zealand, Jointed Pulverising Dieo Harrows, ovei 700 m use. No farm should be without them. All sizes from 6ft to 12ft. Grain Drills from 11 to 17 Coulters. We make largely for Canterbury and North Island. Cahoun's Hand Seed Sower, Farm Drays and Waggons, patent Fencing Standards for Folding Sheep, Fencing Wire, Steel, Iron, and Barb Wire. ' ' Repairs to all descriptions of Machinery promptly executed on (he premiess. Catalogues free on application at Dune* m or any of our Branches. 4*163 ASHBURTO GLASS, PAINTS, AND PAPER HA GINGS WAREHOUSE. THE Under igned, haying sold is Stock-in-Trade and Goodwill of thg above Business to James Craigie, ►! Timoru, begs to thank his friends and the publio for the support accorded to him fo» the past eleven years, and solicits continuance of the same to his successor. J. B, CHAPMAN. James Craigie PAINTER, GLAZIER, PAPERHANQER SIGN WRITER, &o. and DIRECT- IMPORTER OF ALL THE REQUISITES OF THE TRADE, HAVING taken over the Business of Mr J. R.« Chapman, I" beg to inform the public of Ashburton and District that I will keep a Painter's and Paperhanger's Stock m keep p'g with tho eize and importance of the Town and Dig* tfict. All orders will receive prompt atten- tion and be carefully executed. Workmen sent to any part of the District, — FORSALE.— Newest Deaignß of PAPJERHANGINGS good variety. SHEET GLASS, all sizes, from a 60 40 to a 10 x 8, m 16 or 21oz or 260z. Britißh Plate, Silvered Plate(formlrrora Rougn Plate, Colored, Obscured, ana Ornamental Sheet, Oak Varnish, Carriag6 Varnish, &c. , White and Red Lead, i c Colors, Mixed Paints m Tins, Brushes crim, &c. &o. Paint mixed to any Shade. Advice to quantity freely given. THE ASHBURTON GLASS. PAINTS AND PAPEBHANGINUS W&B& HOUSE,



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Public Motice3 AbHBURTON. mHE pENTRAL TTOTEL, Proprietor ... . W. Redmond A Comfortable Family and Commercial Hotel. Private Suites for Families Good Billiard Room , ! < - Drinks at Front Bar, 3d. Lunch Free at 12 o'clock. Choicest Brands of Liquors. Special terms per week, . G. W- T AYLOR &G 01 General Auctioneers, Land and Estate Agents, . 20, Collins Ftreet, West, Melbcu rne, Are prepared to undertake Bales of Fiee- hold Proporty, Household Furniture, Mer- chandise, etc. Liberal advances made on goods for unreserved sale. Monthly lists! of Property for sale, or to let, issued free. Loans negotiated, absentees represented, Insurances effected, charges moderate, settlements prompt. Land sales con- ducted. 7 100 ♦pO MEET THE TIMES. C TRUCKLE, PROPRIETOR of the Prince Albert Boarding - House, Wills Street, Ashburton, next Oddfellows' 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 pet week, or 3s per day. Pinners only, 4s per week. ■ '■■■ Good accommodation for Families, and private rooms for Ladies, 7 52 MUSIC. ~ beduotion"~in terms.' Lessons from £1 Is per Quarter. MR J. H. BROOKS 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 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, 6+62 Peter Street, _ F. H. von SCHOENEBERG, abinet maker, Upholsterer, Undertaker, and General House Furnisher, (Late of Cbristchurch), East Street, next Wm. Patching, Furniture to any design or pattern Ohristohurch rates. The latest patterns produced. Pianos repolished at very low rates. Repairs done on the premises to complete satisfaction of Customers. Funerals conducted with approved style and economy. ASHBURTON COAL AND FIREWOOD DEPOT, RS. 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 for Newcastle, Westport, Brunner, and Malvern Coal, Firewood, Postß and Rails, Stakes, Strainers, Oats, Bran, Chaff, Potatoes, Chick Wheat, Ac, &c, at the lowest possible quotations. Note the address : — R. S. BEAN, West street, 5 256 Next Bank of Australasia. Charles Ray, MECfIAtfICAL ENGINEER REPAIRS Gnne, Sewing Machines Lawn Mowers. Pumps, etc. BICYCLES and TRICYCLES repaired and extras kept on hand BICYCLES FOR SALE. Engineering m all its Branches. Opposite CENTRAL HOTEL, Wakanui Road. 5 - 2 ■ D. McFarlane, GROCER, ASHBURTON. MY MAHY THANKS ARE Tendered to my numerous Cub tomera and the Public generally for he liberal support accorded me at my Clearing Sale last Saturday, and also to my East Street Patrons who found their weiy to Burnett atreet, my CASH TAKINGS showing conolußlvely that they have not deserted me. I hereby beg to inform all that as my sale bo far has been such a success I Intend continuing It for another FOUR WEEKS, during which tims my Customers will have the advantage .of buying Gooda without the extra duty of tbe new Tariff placed thereon (aa now oharged by other Btoreß.) Therefore you may depend upon getting BARGAINS. It la a great pleasure to me to sco my Customers walking out my establishment with large Parcels and smiling faces for a email outlay, and I confidently assert — without guah, blow, or bunkum — that I sell twenty-five per oent cheaper than ANY OTHER HOUSE, and! shall continue to do bo for another Mouth, Therefore Don't delay, Parohsae while you may, And lay m a stock for a rainy day; B. M C FARLANE, WHOLESALE AND FAMILY GROCER, ONLY ADDRESS— BURNEET STREET ■ ASHBURTON| I



Public Notices. /I E. M. BLAKE, ARCHITECT. Office: Montgomery's Buildings, East street. Entrance : Bornett Street. 8 84 W. H. Paget. I Burnett Street, next " Mall " Office. BEOS to announce that he has taken over the Ooioh Building and Wheel* Wright Branch, lately carried on by H. Peat, and will continue all branches of the ftboye busineßo as before. All kinds of Buggies, D»ayo, or Carts made and re- paired. Agricultural Implements repaired promptly. Horses Shod with skill »nd oare, ; w. hTpaget. BLANKETS. j BLANKETS. I HAVE secured a lsrge lot of Heavy ASHBURTON BLANKETS, slightly Stained. \ COME EARLT as the price will sell them quick. Ashbnrton (Miring Mart, SAUNDEBS' BUILDINGS. Eobert Alcorn. Ashburton Drug Company, Id., . J. M. CAMBRIDGE, Pharmaceutical Chemist. IWISH to notify that, following the example of the (irocers, Drapers, and other Trade r6, and to meet the very limited capacity of the public forspending money, I have made a thorough revision of my prices, and although the new Cus- toms Tariff imposes a duty of nearly 27 per cent on patent medioines, I have decided to adhere to the old prices as far as possible, DRUGS In daily use, as Cod Liver Oil. Glycerin Linseed Meal, etc., I have bought larg el and am selling at one .half the pri • oharged by mj predecessor, and for eve >.. article my price for the finest quality wl be found &b low, and generally lower, tha , it can be purchased elsewhere. DISPENSING Is done with the greatest oare, and with Drug* selected for tbe purpose, and m no case does my charge for medicines exceed the priceß now current m any establish* ment m town. VETERINARY" MEDICINES Are still prepared from my original recipen. Testimonials as to their value have been freely given me by Livery Stablokeepera, Farmers, Dealers, from Mr John Grigg, and other well known breeders. As my experience was gained m a large veterin- ary establishment, with a member of the Royal College of Veterinary SurgeoDß, and not solely from books, my medicines and advice may be relied on. GREAT EXCITEMENT I ! I WHERE ? AT HAVES & COS BECAUSE they must CLEAR AT AN ENORMOUS SACRIFICE £2000 Worth of Goods In a Mon*,b, and to do this they must give Goods at Prices nevei heard of m Aehbutton, Bargains. Bargains. Bargains. In every Department, consisting of — Dresses, Velveteens, Flannels, Blankets Calico, Shirtings. Oorßetß, Hati and Jackets, Ulsters, Skirts, Clothing, Boots, &0., &o. The whole to be offered at STARTLING PRICES that must command a Great Sale. P .S. —You are kindly invited to]inspeot the Poods and compare prices, Hayes and Co., i^BCADE AND EAST STREET A HBURTON



j. Public Notices. TTOPE B'ORTHEDEAF.— NichoIson 1 JjL Improved Patent Artificial Ear Drums. Tbe only snre, easy, and unseen levloe uaed to permanently restore h«»rjng. Reoommended by eolentlfio men of Europe and Amerioa. Write for free Illustrated description book to J. H. &lOHQLBON, Lincoln's Inn Chambers, William etreet, Melbourne. j ASHBURTON "GUARDIAN. 1 ; DUNEDmiGENOY. IIJ-R R. T. WHEELER, Stafford Street, Dunedln, has been appointed onr a.gent and will be able to arrange terms frith advertisers for oontraot advertise* jpentß. rfjlOß the Blood is the life— Clark's world Jj famed Blood Mixture, warranted to Edeanse the blood from all impurities from Whatever causes arising " For scrofula, scurvy, skin and blood dieeaees, and icores of all kinds its effects are marvel- lous. Thousands of testimonials. Sold n bottles 4s 6d and lls eaoh ty chemists md patent medicine vendors everywhere ?ole proprietors : The Lincoln and Midland Counties Drug Co , Lincoln, Sngland 1 11 I THE ASHBURTON Woollen Manufacturing Co., Ltd. SUBSCRIBED CAPITAL, £11,000 ! DIRECTORS: i Q, H. Greenwood, Chairman, \ Geo. Jameson 0. J. Hamper i H. Fbirdlahder A. Habbison ! John Obr 1). H. Bbown. * TiHE Directors are prepared to receive DEPOSITS ft the following rates of Interest : — ; If fixed for 12 months seven per oent I\ If fixed for 6 months six per cent i :■ If deposited at call five per oent , J. H. TWENTY MAN, i Seoretary. I LEVIATHAN RAILWAY (TIE M P EJR AN 0 E TTO TEL ! (Opposite the Railway Station), j . DUNEDIN I MRS SILE • - Proprieteess. ' -Begs to Inform her friends and the JFublto generally that she has purchased the above Hotel, and respectfully eoliolts a share of thelc support, ■' The Hotel 1b the largest and most oom- mqdlouß of lta kind In Dunedin, and oan offer accommodation not to be excelled ; having been thoroughly renovated since , 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 eatiafaotion. N.B.— Refreshments can be obtained m the shape of Tea, Coffee, and Coooa on arrival : and Guests wishing to go a tray by early train oan depend on being called In ample time, if they will only make their wishes known. 4 156 H.&E. Craighead WISH TO ANNOUNCE TO THEIR OUBTOMEBS THAT THEY HAVE REMOVED TO COLEMAN'S BUILDINGS, TANCEED STEEET. — ALSO— That they have now m Stook a Large and Varied Assortment of TWEEDS, COATINGS, &c, suitable for the present Season, STYLE AND FIT ALL THAT OAN BE DESIRED" H. & E. CRAIGHEAD \ TAILOES, TANORED STREET, ASHBURTON. ASHBURTON JJIGH SCHOOL ESTABLISHED 1881; Teaching: Stabf, Boys' School.— Mb J. E. Buchanan, lot B. A. , University College, London. Girls' School.— Miss Saundbrs, Canter- bury College, Ohristohuroh ; Miss Gbubb, Trinity College, Dublin. AT this institution pupils of both lexea have the opportunity of acquiring the elements of a liberal edu- cation. The Bnbjeota of Study are those usually tanght at Secondly Schools ; but the ordinary oonrse may be modified to meet apeolal oases, if Id the Interest of the Pupils Buoh a plan 1b judged advis- able, The year is divided into thfv terms. All fees are payable In advafcte. per term Paplla under 12 years of age ... £2 2a >> over 12 years of age ... £2 16s Music (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. The second term oommenoes on Monday, 28th liny* Pupils will assemble at 9.30 a.m. Fob further details apply to the Head- maitar.



I M C OALLTJM & 00. TIT* •'« n°" landing, ex " Maud Gralum," a Cargo of Flrst-olass KAURI W FLOODING, LINING, SHELVING, and other sizes m JPBIMW CONDITION, We have also to hand Large Supplies of RED and WHITE PINE TIMBER, all sizsi. A L S O,— NEWCASTLE COAL, WESTPORT COAL, AND MOUNT 80MERS} COAL Out PAINTING and HOUSE DECORATING DEPARTMENT U teplete with EVERr REQUISITE. ESTIMATES GIVEN. McOallum and Co., TIMBER AM> GOAL MERCHANTS, PAINTERS,^ PAPER- HANGERS, GIiAZIERS, Etc., EAST STREET ASHBURTON. w. h. ooLLisra, Manager. THE PUBLIC TRUST OFFICE OF NEW ZEALAND OJBTETER. REAT AJDVANXA.GOESS D O AlVf C It)out to m^ c their wills » and 4 eßirin^ to B6onre tne JTJIiXvOUIND faithful execution of their last wishes. - : TA DTDCAATC aboufc t0 ma «y and make provision by marriage 1U JrJ-iIAijUINO contractor pettlement. TODI7'DQ^IV^CI contemplating the settling of their estate, or of a JT HijtvOUlN O sam or sums of money by trust deed. TO*DP'DCAATC! deßirous of conßtituting trusts for charitable or~ riIX\OUIN»J benevolent objects. Tfl rnnrmil TDIIOTCCO holding moneys m trust for peraonß ID iUKIIuN lltUulLLd resident m this oolony. All such should obtain detailed information from the PUBLIO RUSTEB, Custom House Quay, Wellington, or from ACLAND, BARNS, AND CO., OHRISTOHTTRCH, i Or P. M. ROSS, TIMARU. New Zealand Fire and Marine Insurance Company t . • Established ... ••• -•• 1859. CAPITAL — ONE MILLION. THE PREMIER & WEALTHIEST COLONIAL COMPANY, NOTED FOR PROMPTNESS AND LIBERALITY. FIBEI AND MARINE BISKS. ALSO,— RISKS ON GROWING CROPS. THRESING MACHINES, &c, accepted at lowest current rates. GEORGE~JAMESON, AGENT, ASHBURTON. , mHE Undersigned has now for SALE, by Bag or per Tod, Blue Derwent and Kidney Potatoes, Grown on good gronnd, and warranted to give satisfaction BANSOME and SIMS and HOENSBY 'S PLOUGH SHARES, (ALL SIZES.) - i SPRING WHEAT. clean samples of Tuscan and Lammas. "DRAIN AND FIELD PIPES- GRASS AND CLOVER SEEDS ALL OF BEST QUALITY OBTAINABLE. And at loneßt onrrent rates. GEORGE JAM.ES OF- ASHBURTON. ASK YOUR gHOGER FOR (J\ , lTf\ m /|\ Vn.z.indttstkial gazette m*£ > I «AM M M'M^mi- m '" The blending is entirely a:ton- I^\6SL I OOLS M tirffig^ % ded to by Mr. Nelson himself, J_/¥~" ▼▼¥•▼ £ jfUKfiawSK ■•' who is a Taster of great expert- X M\bi&L£*l&\lk. enc ?' an 4 ' las na^ a s P cc ' a ' IKI TUP sr^s3\TL i m!^M. * tn'fling m the art." lIM irlC. m § |jEffl, j^fflny : TIM ABU HEKALD, \Am X m fftTf TiroPl V " Tllfa fifm deserves the sup w\f^\ f^ \ \J Ma M JzMZSSSZxki ' \ portofall purchasers of Tea %_# X V^ *^ Mr M fTffij£fil!sl!rtj\ m as tHO article they offer is S MS to anything we <\ m Mv IjKKul %V. have seen m this Colony." v \Jfc» m M& f'mJG^S&i v\ % phess. . K^Y^\ N m #V [^» XL m^fessional and though -^ s^^^.; \ -jk, PRICES: PURE BLENDEI) TEAS. AUCKLAND, WELLINGTON, CHRjSTOHURCH, DUNEDIN. AGENTS EVER^WHEREo SOLD IN ASHBtifttON BY H. ECAESON, HENMZPDER Aud the principal storekeepers.



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Public Notices. XTIiRY little medicine of any other kind j V required if LAMPLOUGH'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 a remarkable manner, speedily removing Constipation, Feveriehness, 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" PBESERVINS COMPANY, Chapel Street, South Yarra, Viotoria. /"^ANNED Tomatoes, equal to American, \J and at same price ; also Peaches, Pears, Aprioots, of the finest and m heavy syrup. All these gooas are manufactured under the supervision of Mr George James Ward, late o£ California. The Jams, Jellies, Piokles, Tomata Sauce, and Assorted Sauces of this Company are well known to . be better than any im- ported, 5 213 THE -^-Philadelphia Novelty — MANUFACTURING CO., 1422, 1424, 1426 Callowhill St., Philadelphia, Pa., U.S.A. (incorporated), New York Office, No. 32 Howard Street, New York City. SOLE MANUFACTURERS OF A LINE OF Patented American NOVELTIES, In Stationers' Specialities & Light Hardware. THE Novelty Paper Fastener; A full line of Paper and Letter Clips. The Up- right Clip. Paper Weight and Clip. Note, Letter, and Legal Cap Board Clips. Auto- matic Fountain Penholder. Automatic Fisher (for .fishermen.) Novelty Pocket Knife, and Novelty Hunting Knife (operating instan- taneously . with one hand.) Ornamental Match Boxes, with bracket hooks (nickel plate, Tucker bronze, and other styles of finish.) Shelf Brackets (for putting up shelves without tools), with sets of wardrobe hooks attached. Mincing Knives, with one, two, and three blades. ! Staples for binding pamphlets 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 othsr goods of the same classes. Full illustrated descrip- tive catalogue 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 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. DB. CHDBOHILL'S Syrup of Hypophosphite of Lime I prescribed by the faculty for the cure of Consumption, Ohr.onie Cough and General. Debility. TT contains two of the principal In- -1 gradients necessary for building up the Hnman Frame, and whioh are con- sidered deficient m the above compleints, vis., Photphatrm and Lime. It cannot be too highly recommended for Delicate Children « Dr. Churchill's Compound Byrnp of HYPOPHOBPHITES Is 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 . Prepared only by? Swan, Chemist, Bus Oastiquovx, V*wb 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 TIMBEB and COAL YABD, opposite Mr George Jameson's Grain Store t West street, am are prepared to supply al J cUsses or ROILDING MATERIAL, m large or small quantities, to suit purchasers. RED, WHITE, and BLACK PINK, and TOTABA, GALVANIBED CORRUGATED IRON m all lengths, and best brands. mouldings,"arohitraves > skirtings. POSTS and RAILS, STAKES, and all Fencing Material. o6Tl: Westport Coal, Newcastle Coal, mottnt Somers Coal. Fhewood m long or short lengths. Agents m Ashburton for Wilson's Portland Oemfflit and Hydraulio Mme. Notj? Addbesb:— BAKEB AM) CO. OpposltelMrlG. JAMESON'B|Qrain Store , West stwet, 1%



V Public Notices "Zealandia" Boots HAVK the Highest B«?utat!a ii< tLoOolonie*. .ittawineeiat the Indian and Colonial exhibition m the FINEST m the Whole Exhibition* Ftir iroiMtentiftltwfiu they aro the BEST IN THBi WOULD. Bny a pair o "ZKALA^TDIAft" and yon will never oae any other Brand. Onr Patented BOOT ' and «« INDEffTBUanBLE TOES." For Boys and Qirla are Splendid Lineb for Hard Wear. None, are Genui\e nnlesa branded on theßole -«*i ■ — ""'<r i ' And every pair it absolutely Warranted to give Good Wear. Sold by the leading Boot Dealers and Country Store* througnout New Zealand, and Wholesale by UGHTBAHD, ALLAN & CO. ; CHRtSTCHURCH, WOOL. ■ WOOL. WOOL. rpHK Undersigned begs to announce to JL his numerous friends of Ashburton and the surrounding dietriota that he has aken over the NEW ZEALAND LOAN AND MER- CANTILE AGENCY CO.'S STOBES IN ASHBUBTOfI, Akd is prepared to receive Wool and Grain fei BTOBAGE or SHIPMENT. Liberal Gash Advances made on WOOL, GBAIN, SKINS, *©•, In store or oon- aisned fat Sale. and OOBNSAOKS at tt Tw^Sß; Priogi ' CHAFF, OATS, OILS, . LAMPBLACK, &o, QKAIN bought and sold. '' ; - IaASTO IHD ESTAXH AoKST. AGENT^FOR— I^.Z. LotaA Mercantile Agency Co UaiON IMBTJBAHOB OOMPAWT Bsoorfs Shut Dip, Era Newest Improved Threshing Maohinei " ißg FEED. MAEEIG, 1 35 Ashbnrton. Frledlander Bros. WOOL. WOOL. WOOL. J . S*ASOir, 1888.89. j TITB are prepared to make i LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES 1 OK TH» ENSUING CLIP OF WOOL Flaeed In onr hands f 01 sale. Onr FremlsM being well lighted afford •pedal advantages for displaying WOOL. No ComnlU*lon charged on advances, and no Oonimiislon bhavged for ofEerlng WOOL unless a sale Is effected, ' WOOL PACKS AT LOWEST CURRENT RATES. FBIEDLANDER BBOS, , PETER WILLIAMS, j g+3s Auotloneert j Prijoie Oaanaru < Derwent Potatoes Skin Sales. WE HOLD yOBianGHTLY SAIiES :o» SKINS Jdy 27th, Augnst 10th 24th B«Dtember 7th and 21et, October Jstk and S^SSSmo^ 2nd, 16th, and 30th SALES OF WOBBBR, PIGS> CATTLE, PRODUCE, &FUBNITURE SATUBDAYS. STOCK SALVES OR ITtJESBAYS. ÜB^KAIA MONTHLY ISALE-First Tb >are d»y of the Month '. ?STEB WILLIAStB, Auetionwtf,