The Ashburton Guardian.

VOL. VIl.-Ng 1930

A.SHBURTON. TUESDAY, AUGUST 28. 1888

PRICE-UiNE FtiJNNY



Public iNOtICQB t BAKEII^itCiS BUILDERS, UNDBP T4KBBB, Aft, Cornar Wakanul Road trad Oasi itntefc 1 (Kbit Central Botbl.) l Or at Baket and Brown's Coach Faster* R velock fltreat ll j{ WHY ! WHATS ' O'COOTELL DOING NOW? SELLING HOSSE CLOTH 3 froiri ... ... ,16b Oi \VATEEPROOi* 1 -OILSKIS SUITS ' from ... ... ,, jo- »j CALICO TfiNTa from ... .','.' i 2" 6d And everything else m the Trado eaoaU* cheap; and al] his own make. . Let ns go ?Dd see P. O'CONNELL'S Al Tent Depot. Where iB hia Shop ? Why, OOMPTON'S BUILDINGS Moore Street, Aehburton. 6*2 NOTICE. IN Thanking my numerous Friends and Customers m Tinwald and surround, ing District, for the liberal support they have given me, Ibeg to asßure them I am carrying on the business of GENERAL STOREKEEPER AND BUTCHER exclusively on my own account, without connection with any FIRM or PEKSON. or m any way as an AGENT for others Soliciting a continuance of your favors, which shall- have prompt attention, whether left at the Store or forwarded by my cart, now running the Towe eVery morning* Motto : HONESTY and CIVILITY. 5*38 JAMES GUDBELL. EEID and GIfAY, CAMERON STEBE^ 1 ASHBURTON. Makers of IMPROVED^D.-FUKBOW PLOUGHS (Made of Best Hammered Sorap Iron, and Winner of Firat Prize at Melbourne Exhibition.) Over 80001 AT /Over 8000 m nee, J Reduced Prices;! Id hub. Extra heavy Mould Boards for Land m Stock, Zig-Zag Harrows atill maintain thei' reputation as the best general purpoM Harrow. Four hundred sets made an? nually. Newly Improved Chaff cutters all Bieeß, with Balance Fly Wheel, fitted with patent cast steel Mouthpiece, m one piece, which can be taken off and replaced by ao ordinary laborer m a few seconds. Cut three lengths of chaff. Portable Screw-Press and Baggil Chaff cutter, cuts, riddles, elevates, soreei and presses into the bag at one operation 1, 2, 3, and 4 Horse-Powers, simpl strong, and easily drawn, universally throughou New Zealand. Jointed Pulverising Disc Harrows, qv« 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, Fenoing Wire, Steel, Iron, and Barb Wire. Bepairs to all descriptions of Machinery promptly executed on ihe premiess. _ Catalogues free on application at Dune- in or any of our Branches- 4*163 ASHBURTO GLASS, PAINTS, AND PAPER HA GINGS WAREHOUSE. THE Under igned, having sold is Stock-in-Trade and Goodwill of thg above Business to James Craiqie, » J Timaru, begs to thank his friends and thf public for the support accorded to him fo* the paßt eleven years, and solicits - x continrance of the same to his successor. ** J. R. CHAPMAN. James Oraigie PAINTER, GLAZIER, PAPERHANOBR SIGN WRITER, &o. and DIRECT IMPORTER OF ALL THE REQUISITES OF THE TRADE, HAVING taken over the Business of Mb J, R. Chapman, I beg to inform the public of Ashburton and District that i will kaep a Painter's and Paperhanger's Stock m keepS'g with the eize and importance of the Town and DiV 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. SHEET GLASS, all sizes, from a 60 40 to a 10 x 8, m 16 or 21oz or 260z. British Plate, Silvered Plate (for mirrors Rougn Plato, Colored, Obecured, an« Ornamental Sheet, Oak Varnish, Carriag* Varnish, &c, White and Red Lead, U Colors^ Mixed Paints m Tin*, Bruahaa enm, &c. &o. Paint mixed to any Shade. Adflc© to quantity freely given. THE ABHBURTOn""gLASS, PAINT& v AND PAPEBHANGINdS WABE- i HOUSE,



Public Notices ~~ AfcHBUKTOiS. mHE CENTRAL TJO' ri!:L » Proprietor ... *.. W. Rbdmoni A Comfortable Family and Commercial Hotel.. Private Suites for Families Goud Billiard Room, Drinks at Front Bar, 3d. Lunch Free ai 12 o'olock. Choicest 'Brands of Liquors. S»ecial terms per week. G. W. T ATLOB & O' J - General Auctioneers, Land and Estate Agents, 20, Collina Street, Wear, Melbourne, Are prepared to undertake Sales of Free- hold Property, Household Furniture, Mer chandise, etc. Liberal advances made on goods for unreserved sale. Monthly lißts of Property for Bale, or to let, issued free Loans negotiated, Al'Sentees represented, Insurances effected, charges moderate, settlements prompt. Land sales con- ducted. 7 100 O1 T q £}4 PER day to be made by | oOJL X/T personq of either aex, m tbelr own localities, »t work for as New buoinesa. All meet with wonderful aac- oese. Any one oan do tbe work. Capital not required. We will start you. OotHt worth £1 mailed free. The employment is particularly adapted to the rtglon m whlob this publication circulates. Bjys and girls earn nearly a much as men, Full particulars and instructions mailed free. Now la the time— don't delay, but write to us at onoa. Address Stlnaon and Co., Portland, Maine, United States. 8 106 fpo MEET THE TIMES. C. TRUCKLE, PROPRIEf OR of the Prince Alber* 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 per week, or 3s per day. Tinners only, 4s per week. Good accommodation for Families, and private rooms for Ladies. 7 52 MUSIC. ~ REDUCTION IN TERMS. i Lessons from £1 Is per Qaarter. MR J. H. B BOOKS is prepared to re- ceive pupils for Piano, Organ, Violin, Singing and Voice Production, from June lßt, at greatly reduced terms. Pupils can have Lessons at their own homes (no extra charge), or at Mr Brookß residence, Peter fctreet. 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 fnmily. Particulars on application to J. H. BROOKS, 6+62 Peter Street, " F. H. you SCHOENEBER6,' abinet maker, Upholsterer, Undertaker, I and General House Furnisher, (Late of Christcburcb), East Street, next Wm. Patching. Furniture to any design or pattern Ohristchurch 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. Charles Kay, MECaANIOAL ENGINEER REPAIRS Gnne, Sewing Machines Lawn Mowers. Pumps, etc. BICYCLES and TRICYCLES repaired and extraß kept on hand BICYCLES FOR SALE. Engineering m all its Branches. Opposite CENTRAL HOTEL, Wakanui Road. 5 # 2 D. McFarlane, GROCER, ASHBURTON. MY MANY THANKS ARE Tendered to my numerous Cas tomerß and the Publlo generally for he liberal support accorded me at my Clearing Sale last Saturday, and also to my East Street Patrons who found their \7«y to Burnett street, my CASH TAKINGS ahowlng conclusively 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 time my Customers will have the advantage of buying Goods without the extra duty of the new Tariff placed thereon (aa now charged by other storeß.) Therefore you may depend upon getting BARGAINS. It is a great pleasure to me to Bee 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 1 ANY OTHER HOUSE, and] shall continue^© do bo for another Mouth, Therefore Don't delay, Purchase while you may, And lay m a stock for a rainy day. D. I C FAKLANE, WHOLESALE AND FAMILY GROCER, ONLY ADDRESS— BURNEET STREET AshburtonJ



Public Notices. / | E. M. BLAKE, ARCHITECTi Office: Montgomery's Buildings, East street; Ehtbahce : Bubnett Stbeet. W. H. Paget. HOBSE-SHOER Bubnbit Sxbbbt, next "Mall" Office. BEGS to announce that he has takon over the Coach Building and Wheel- wright Branoh, lately carried on by H. Peat, and will continue all branches of the above business as before. All kinds of Buggies, Diayß, or Carta made and re- paired. Agricultural Implements repaired promptly. Horses Shod with skill and care, w. eTpaget. Trees. Trees Trees OIHE Undersigned bega to thank his L numeroaß Frlendn and Customers for their past favors, and calls their special attention to his extenaive stock of FRUIT AND FOREST TREES of all sorts. N.B. -Planting done by contract, and all Trees supplied and planted by me will be guaranteed for 12 months. Fruit Trees pruned and gardens kept m order by the week or by tbe year. 40,000 Cup- Maorooarpa, 1 year old, 20,000 ditto, 2 years old. 24,000 Plnua Insignis. All orders by post, or left with Mb H. Q. Floweb, Oonfeotioner, East Street, ehall receive my prompt attention. James Porter, OLIFTON NURSERY, 4 192 Allenton, Ashburton. Ashburton Drug Company, It, J. M. OAMBRlb&B, I PLnrroctooTitionl GHomiat. IWISH to notify that, following the example of the Grocers, Drapers, and other Traders, 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 impoee3 a duty of nearly 27 per cent on patent medicines, I have decided to adhere to the old prices as far as possible. DRUGS In daily nee, as Cod Liver Oil, Glycerine* Linseed Meal, etc., I have bought largely, and am selling at one half the price charged by raj predecessor, and for every article my price for the finest quality will be found as low, and generally lower, than it can be purchased elsewhere. DISPENSING Is done with the greatest care, and with Drugs selected for the purpose, and m no case does my charge for medicines exceed the prices now current m any establish- ment m town. veterinagy"medicines Are still prepared from my original recipes. Testimonials as to their value have been freely given me by Livery Stablekeepera, Farmers, Dealers, from Mr John Griger, 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 Surgeons, and not solely from books, my medicines and advice may be relied on. GREAT EXCITEMENT 1 1 1 WHERE ? AT HAVES & GO'S BECAUSE they must CLEAR AT AN ENORMOUS SACRIFICE £2000 Worth of Goods In a Mon*,b,|andl to* do this they must give Goods|at Prices nevei heard of m Ashbucton. Bargains, Bargains. Bargains. In every Department, constating of— Dresses, Velveteens, Flannels, Blankets Calico, Shirtings. Corsets, Hate and Jackets, Ulsters, Skirts, Clothing, Boots, &c, &o. The whole to be offered at STARTLING PRICES that must command ft Great Sale. P.S.— Yon are kindly invited to^lnipeot the floods and compare prices, Hayes and Co,, P FCADE AND A .HBUBTON'



Public Notices. TTOPE FOR TH EDE A F. — Nloholaon' I XI- Improved Patent Artificial Ear Drams. The only sure, easy, and umeen g device used to permanently restore hearing. Recommended by ecieatlfio men of Europe and America. Write for r free illustrated description book to J. H. Nicholson, Lincoln's Inn Chambers, l William street, Melbourne. ASHBURTON "GUARDIAN. 1 : DUNEDIN AGENCY, jt/TR R. T. WHEELER, Stafford Street, Dnnedln, has been appointed oar Agent and will be able to arrange terms with advertisers for oontraot advertise- merits. FOR the Blood is the Life— Clurk'a world famed Blood Mixture, warranted to cleanse the .blood from all impurities from whatever causes arising For scrofula, scurvy, elu'n and blood diseases, and scores of all kinds its effects are marvel- lous. Thousands of tes imouials. Sold m bottles 4s 6d and lls eaoh ty ohemiuts and patent medicine vendors everywhere i^ole # proprietors : The Lincoln and Midland Counties Drug Co , Lincoln, England 111 THE ASHBURTON Woollen Manufacturing Co., Ltd. SUBSCRIBED CAPITAL, £1 1,000 DIRECTORS: G. H. Greenwood, Chairman, Gbo. Jameson C. J. Harper H. Fbwjdlander A, Habbison John Obr I>. H. Bbown. nnHE 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 clx per cent If depoaited at call five per cent J. H. TWENTY MAN, Secretary. LEVIATHAN RAILWAY qiEMPEJRANOE TJOTBL (Opposite the Railway Station), DUNEDIN MRS SILK - - Pboprietkess, Begs to inform her friends and the Publlo generally that Bhe has purchased, the above Hotel, and respectfully solicits a share of *hol»- mippnrt. The Hotel Ib the largeßt and moat com- modious of Hz kind m Danedln, and can offer accommodation not to be excelled ; having been thoroughly renovated Bince the new proprietress took possession ; and will now be found most comfortable. VISITORS Will find every civility and accommoda- tion, and the aim of the Proprietress will be to give her patrons every satisfaction. N.B. — Refreshments oan be obtained In the shape of Tea, Coffee, and Cocoa on arrival: and Gaestu wlahlng to go away by early train can depend on being called In ample time, If the? will only make their wishes known. 4 156 H. & E. Craighead WISH TO ANNOUNCE 10 THEIR OUSTOMEBS TffAT THEY HAVE REMOVED TO GOLEMAN'S BUILDINGS, TANCEED STREET. — ALSO— That they have now m Stock a Large and Varied Assortment of TWEEDS, COATINGS, &c, suitable for the present Seaoon,. STYLE AND FIT ALL THAT OAN BE DESIRED ] H. & E; CRAIGHEAD TAILOSS, TANORED STREET, ASH BU RTON. ASHBURTON JUGH SCHOOL ESTABLISHED 1881; Tjcaouino Stabf. Boys' School. — Mr J. E. Buchanan, * Ist B. A. , University College, London . Giris' School.— Miss Satjndbrs, Canter- bury College, Ohriatohuroh ; Miss Qrubb, Trinity College, Dublin. AT this Institution pupils of both Aexes have the opportunity of acquiring the elements of a liberal edu- oatlon. The snbjeots of Study are those usually taught at Secondly Schools ; but the ordinary course may be modified to meet apodal cases, if Id the Interest of the Pupils such a plan Ib judged advla- able. The year is divlCed Into tbx termß. All fees are payable m advance. per term Paplls under 12 years of age ... £2 2a  over 12 years of age ... £2 16s Mublo (extra) £1 la Fee or attending music (only), ... £2 2s Drawing and Painting (only) ... £1 Is ' A term's notice required before tho removal of a pupil. , For father dotailc apply to the Head ; QMteg,



;l M C OALLTJM & CO. WE are now landing, ex " Maud Graham," a Cargo of First-class K&URI FLOORING, LINING, SHELVING, and other sizes In PRIME CONDITION. We have also to hand Large Supplies of RED and WHITE PINE TIMBER, ell sizes. A L S O,— NEWCASTLE COAL, WESTPORT COAL, AND MOUNT SOMERS COAL Out PAINTING and HOUSE DECORATING DEPARTMENT ie teplete with EVERY REQUISITE. ESTIMATES GIVEN. McOallum and Co., TIMBER AND COAL MERCHANTS, PAINTERS, PAPER- BANGERS, GLAZIERS, Etc., EAST STREET ASHBURTON. W. H. COLLINS, . • _ ■ Manager. THE PUBLIC 1 RUST OFFICE OF NEW ZEALAND OFFER REAT -AJDVAJNT AGES TO'D^?^ C r\IVTC b° ut to make their wills, and desiring to Becnre the JTiIIAOUINO faithful execution of their last wishes. TTI TDITIDQniVrC about to marry and make provision by marriage 1U JrJuJLV.DU.nO contractor settlement. 1? "D dr^lVIQ, contemplating the settling of their eßtate, or of a JT JuJLvOvy IN O sum or sums of money by trust deed. TO'D•^7 : DC■^\ATC desirous of constituting trusts for charitable or AJjIADUIND benevolent objects. I Tfl CftDCIOM TDMOTCCO holding moneys m trust for persons ID rUHtIuN InUOlttd resident m this colony. All such should obtain detailed information from the PUBLIO RUSTEE, Custom House Quay, Wellington, or from ACLAND, BARNS, AND CO., CHRISTOHTJRCH, __ Or D. M. ROSS, TIMARU. j New Zealand Fire and Marine Insurance Company c Established 1859. CAPITAL—ONE MILLION. THE PREMIER & WEALTHIEST COLONIAL COMPANY, f NOTED FOR PROMPTNESS AND LIBERALITY. FIRE AND MARINE BISKS. ALSO,— RISKS ON GROWING CROPS. * TtfRESING .MACHINES, &c, accepted at lowest current rates. r*!&r\T>rt'& TAivrT?Qto^T I UriiiUxCUrlli J iLiXLHiDL/IN , [ Xi AGENT, ASHBURTON. a mHE UnderMgned has now for SALE, by Bsgor pet Tod, Blue Derwent and Kidney Potatoes, ; Grown on good ground, and warranted to give satisfaction a BANSOME and SIMS] and HOENSBY'S PLOUGH SHAKES, } (ALL SIZES.) ' SPRING WHEAT. ; cle*n samples of Tuscan and Lammas, X DRAIN AND FIELD PIPES- GRASS AND CLOVER, SEEDS ALL OF BEST QUALITY OBTAINABLE. ' And «t low eat current rates. GEORGE JAMESOF I ASHBURTON. * . s. -»- B A % '•OTS I Bl tT\ B IW^ \n.Z. INDUSTRIAL GAZETTE AJHV ' B A B MjM*%; " The blcndhu; is entirely &:icn- HSL 1 QCbb 3 f#*f^^ %dedtobyMr. Nelson liimself, W¥ J^_ ¥W B VffiMSSgK % who is a Taster of great esperi- Bf ence, and lias had a special INI THF B JMmPl^mX. % fining m the art." £ Hi I I 'I- Jv m\ TAXBJT rm VL TTBfAPTT WTP4TTI' jy|» B # 'rJIV TOFI \ " Thb firm deservus the suf C *wl\ O V VJ B a \ portirfalliJiirchasersofTca V^ t\ \^ "^ B #-. nKIEJUIOEr^t «l as 'he article they ofler is B ffß % superior to anything we B M * "JiiME^Prf %\ «k have seen m this Colony." ,U\>^ B ii \i.M M^ ESS - rt\\l f^^ B #4? »<4 ; ?™^ s filii*i? : V «i Ut - Nels °n 'S a Pro- I . »*>\Y* X B £<* ' J.»i™^ 'WfcUJl i r Z\ «*fessional Taster and A V3 X 3 In! TTfW S ™WBFT' y\ a THOUGH jfT/^^^-^^S^^^s^ V-J%. PRICES: o CTft?^ agCT 'ViT^;MT^# per Ib. : PORE BLENDED TEAS. , AUCKLAND; WE UKGTOH, CHRIST3HURGH; DUNEDIN. 8 AGENTS EVERYWHERE, ■: SOIiD IN ASHBITRTOK BY | \ HvEGABSON, HENRY ZANDER 6 And|tla© priucipal atorekeepers, f



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 TIMBKB and COAL YAHD, opposite Mr George Jameson's Grain Store, West street, and are prepared to supply ai 1 sVumes of BUILDING MATERIAL, m large or small quantities, to suit purchasers. RED, WHITE, and BLACK PINK, »ud TOTARA. GALVANISED CORRUGATED IRON m all lengths, and best brands. MOULDINGB,""aRCHITRAVES i SKIRTINGS. POSTS and RAILB, STAEEB. and all Fencing Material. CoT*L: Westport Coal, Newcastle Coal, Jaoant Bomers Goal. Fiiewood m long o? short lengths. * rt Agents m Aishburton for Wilson's Portland Cement and Hydraulic \lme. Notr Addkesb:— BAKEB AND CO. I OptX)ilt6 MHG. JAMESON'SIGrtin Store * Wertatewt, It



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 LINI OF Patented Americas 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 Kniie (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. 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 tree on application. Goods can bt ordered at the same prices thro-gh 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 VITAUTY. DR. CHURCHILL'S Syrup of Hypophospbite of Lime prescribed by the faculty for the cure of Consumption, Chronic Cough and General Debility, IT contaitiß two of the principal In- gredients necessary for building up the Human Frame, and which are con- sidered deficient m the above complaints, yli., Phosphorus and Lime. It cannot be too highly recommended for Delicate Children, Dr. dmrcolll's Compound Syrup of HYPOPHOSPHITES Is real Brain Food, and m eases of Muscular and Nervous Exhaustion hffl acquired a world-wide reputation. Each bottle bears D*. Charchill'B signature! Price! 4£r Prepared only by! Swan, Chemist, Ru> Cabtiquojtb, Vawb



Pub ie Notices. TTEBY little medicine of any other kind t V required if LAMPLOUGH'E » PYRETIC SALINE is at hand, and taken as occasions arice. It is the oure and B PREVENTIVE 6t moat diseases incident to Tropical and Colonial life. It allays thirst and cools and vitalises the blood m a remarkable manner, speedily removing Constipation, Feverishuesa, Fevers, Head- ) ache, Vomiting, and Liver troubles, : Station proprietors, flockmasters, and all rending m up-counlry staiions should be prorided with it. Ask yoar merchant to V 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, /^ANNED Tomatoes, equal to American, \J and at same price ; blbo Peaches. Pears, Apricots, of the finest quality, and m heavy syrup. All theße goods are manufactured under the eupervsaion of Mr George James Ward, late of California. The Jams, Jellies, Pickles, Totnata Sauce, and Assorted Sances of this Company are well known to be better than any im~ ported, 5 213



Public Notices "Zeaiandia" Boot HAVE the Highest Beputatio- i th* Colonies. , M/Bounced tt the Indian and Colon!) Exhibition m th® FINEST ia the* Who) Exhibitions Fer iubaUntiai weax they are the BES! IN THE WOBLSJ. Buy b pair c "ZKALANDLAS" and you will neve use any other Brand. Oitt Patented "PABAGON BOOT •ad " INDESTRUCTIBLE TOES." Fo Boys and Girls are Splendid Lineb fo Hard Wear. , None *jra GenuivJ unless branded 01 thsSole And erery pair ii absolutely Warranted to gire Good Wear, Sold by the leading Boot Dealers and Country Stores throngooat New Zealand and Wholesale by LI6HTBAND, ALLAN & CO. CHRISTCHURCH. STORAGE, _STORAGE. WOOL. WOOL. WOOL. rjIHE Undersigned begß to announce to 1 his numerous friends of Ashburton and tho surrounding districts tbat he haß aken orer the NEW ZEALAND LOAN AND MER. OANTILE AGENOT CO.'S STOBES IN ASHBUJRTOtf, Aad is prepared to receive Wool and Grain fei BTOBAGE or SHIPMENT. Liberal Cash Advances made on WOOL, GRAIN, SKINS, &c (| m store or con- signed for Bale. WOOLPACKS and GORNSAOKS at tne Loweßt Prices, TWINE, CHAFF, OATS, OILS, LAMPBLACK, &c. GKAIN bought and sold. Labd and Estatb Agiht. AGENT^OR— ti.Z. LoanS Mercantile Agency Co Uhioh Ihsubakob Cobepawy Bbookk'e Sheep DiP r ETa Newest Improved Threshing MaohTnef rranged for. FEED. MAKEIG, t 35 Aehbucton, Friedlander Bros. WOOL. WOOL. WOOL. BsAfioN, 1888-89. We art prepared to make JtJBBBAL CASH ADVANCES oi tbos BNsuma clv? of wool Fleeeii m oar hands for Bale. Oat Premiiet belbg veil lighted afford •peoial adtanwges for diiplaylbg WOOL. Ho Commiiston charged oh advance^ and no 0omml8»lon oharged tfoff offering WOOL anless a iaie is effected, WOOL PACKS IT LOWEST CURRENT RATEB. FBBBDLANDER BBOS,, PETER WILLIAMS, + or Auctioneer. prime Oamaru Derwent Potatoes Skin Sales. WE HOLD EOETNXGHTLY SALES Of . SKINS July 67th, August 10th and 24th September 7ih and 21st October 6ta am 19th, NoTember2nd t l6tb, and3ota BALES OF HOESES, PIGS, CATTLE, PRODUCE, & FUBNIIURE 05 SATURDAYS. STOCK SAL C E|S (OH TUESDAYS. 1 IBAKAIA MONTHLY s SALE— FiI i?hursda> of the Month FBIEDLANDER BEOS., p^EE WILLIAMS,