The Ashburton Guardian.

VOL. VIl.-NolB9B

ASHBURTON. FRISDAY, JULY 20. 1888

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üblic Notices. BAKE]tv3HOS BUILDERS, TJNDERTa.KBRsJike'., Corner Wakanui Boad and Cass attest, (Next Ohntbal HoTBt.) . ? Or at Baker and Brown's Coaoh . Faotory Havelocjc Htr«w f  '.'„ .Iljfi SADDLERY I SADDLiEKY I MR A. IRELAND, having removed to premises occupied by Mr Tai* Burnett Street, hopes, by strict attention to Business, to merit a share of publio patronage. TBE LOWEST PRICES CHARGED; Every requisite in the Trado keptrft. •Stock. Farmers and others will now, havo opportunity of getting SADDLER.; suoh LOW PRICES, as were never before offered, in Ashburton. Repairs executed on most reasonable , ; ' terms.' ' ;r -v •::■ A - A GENT for the new high aim Davis** £X BEWING MACHINES; f 'The only Vertical Feed Maohine in the world; It haß no equal. ■-■•- ■ > •■:'» .» Sold on time payments if required." 11*19 A.IRELAND. ■.•.■V;!-; . - ■•■; NOTICE.-; : >.-: . r^- IN Thanking my.numereus Fjaendijaud Customers in Tinwald.and .surround* ing District, f6r the liberal -suppo-t^hey '-have -given .pae, I beg. to asßure lthein , I am carrying om the business of I- . GENERAL STO.BEK_S£Pi_B AND . ;.;,-, vßutohe^" ? ;,:,.,; r >;u: exclusively on my : own account, .without connection with any FIRM or PERSON, or in any way as an A'^ENT fpr.otuers Soliciting a continuance of your, favors, which shall have prompt attention, whether left at the Store or forwarded by my cart, now running the Town overy morning. Mono : HONESTY anivOIVILITY. 5*38 "jAMgS GUDSELL. KEID and GRAY, CAMEBON STEEEL F ASHBURTON. Makers of IMPROVED-. D.-FURBOW PLOUGHB < (Made of Best Hammered Scrap Iron, and Winner of First Prize at Melbourne |. Exhibition.) | Over 8000 V AT /Over 8000 in use. J Bkuuoed Prices; \ in use. Extra heavy Mould Boards for rough Land in Stock, Zig-Zag Hurrows still maintain their reputation as the best general purpose Harrow. Four hundred setß made an* nually. Newly Improved Chaff cutters all sizes, with Balance Fly Wheel, fitted with patent oaßt steel Mouthpiece, in one piece, whioh can be taken off and replaoed by ao ordinary laborer in a few seconds, Cut three lengths of chaff. Portable Screw-Press and Baggil Chaffcutter, cuts, riddles, elevatos, soreei and presses into the bag at one operation 1, 2, 3, and 4 Horse-Powern. simpl strong, and easily drawn, universally throughou New Zealand. Jointed Pulverising Disc TTarrows, ovei 700 in use. No farm should be without them. All sizes from 6ft to 12ft. Grain Drills from 11 to 17 Coultors. We make largely for Canterbuiy and North Island. Cahoun's Hand Food 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 exeouted on the 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 his Stock-in-Trade and Goodwill of tho above Business to Jambs Craigie, of Timaru, begs to thank his friends and the publio for the support accorded to him for the past oleven years, and : solicits a continuance of the same to his successor, J. B. CHAPMAN. Janoes Oraigie PAINTER, GLAZIER, PAPERHANGER SIGNWRITER, &o. and DIRECT IMPORTER OF ALL THE REQUISITES OF THE TRADE, HAVING taken over^ tho Businoss o_ Mit J. R. Chapman, I beg to inform the public of Ashburton and District that 1 will keep a Painter's and Pnperhanger's Stock in keeping with tho size and importance of the Town and Dis- trict. All orders will receive prompt ntten- tion and be corefully exeouted. Workmen sent to aDy part of tho Distriot. . —FORSALE-^ Neweßt Designßof PAPERHANGINGS good variety. SHEET GLASS, all sizes, from a 60 40 to a 10 x 8, in 16 or 21oz or 260z British Plate, Silvered Plate (formirrors Rougn Plato, Colored, Obeoured, and Ornamental Sheet, Oak Varnish, Carriage Varnish, &c, White and Red Lead, ilti, Colors, Mixed Paints in Tins, Brushes crim, &c. &o. Paint mixed to any Shade. Advice to quantity freely given. THE ASHBURTON GLASS, PAINT% AND P-iPERR ANGINAS WARE- HOUSE, * 3 156



ASHBURTON. mHE /CENTRAL TJOTEL, Proprietor ... .. W. Eedmond A Comfortable Family and Commercial Hotel. Private Suites for Families Good Billiard Boom, Drinks at Front Bar, 3d Lunch Free at 12 o'clock. Choicest Brands of Liquors. Special tennß per week. As Byron says — I never, n&, I never, Saw any man so yellow, How's your liver ? (Yellow Dwarf.) TAKE MOORE'S PILLS, Christchurch, Maroh 9th, 1887. I am happy to testify to the value of yotfr Liver and Stomechic Pills, having used them for the last fourteen year6, and can recordtuend them to every household with every confidence.— J . G, Gabfobth. Sole Agent for Ashburton,— OHAS. NEATE, i Pharmaceutical Chemist, 7 166 /I E. M. BLAKE, ARCHITECT. Ofs.ce : Montgomery's Buildings, ...... East , street; Entbanoe : Bornett Street. . 884 ■__---___-_______-___---_--_^-->-_----_->__-_-_--^_ 110 MEET THE TIMES C. TRUCKLE, PROPRIETOR ■of the Prince Alberi 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, 18b per weekj or 3a per day. ; Pinners only, 4a 1 per week. Good accommodation for Families, and private rooms for Ladies. 7 52 ASBBURTON COAL AND FIREWOOD DEPOT. ■"■■■■, RS. BEAN in thanking hiß Friends >, for the liberal patronage bestowed npon him for the Inst six yearß, begs to inform them and nil the inhabitants of Ashburton that he is still prepared to deliver promptly all Ordera tor Newcastle, Westport, Brunner, nnd Malvern Coal, Firewood, Posts and Rails, Stakes, Strainers, Oats, Bran, Chaff, Potatoes, Chick Wheac, &o„ &0., at the lowest posßible quotations. Note the address :— . R. S. BEAN, West street, ; 5 256 Next Bank of Australasia. " Charles Kay, MECHANICAL ENGINEER REPAIRS Gnns, Sewing Machines Lawn Mowers. Pumps, etc BICYCLES and TRICYCLES repaired and extraß kept on hand BICYCLES \ FOR SALE. Engineering in all its Branohes. Opposite OENTRAL HOTEL, Wakanui Road. 5*2 MUSIC. REDUCTION IN TERMS. Lessons from £1 1b per Quarter, MR J. H. B HOOKS is prepared to re- ceive pupilß for Piano, Organ, Violin, Singing and Voico Production, from Juno Ist, at g'really reduced terms • Pupils can have Lessons at their own homes (no extra charge), or at Mr Brooks' residence, Peter Stroet. The Quarter commences from any date. Pianos tuned and repaired, also bought and sold on Commission. A reduction made for two or more pupils in one family. Particulars on application to J. H BROOKS, 6t62 Peter Street, Da McFarlane, GROCER, ASHBURTON. MY MANY THANKS ARE Tendered to my numerous Cos tomers and the Publio generally for the liberal support accorded me at my Clearing Sale last Saturday, and also to my East Street Patrons who found their way to Burnett street, my CASH TAKINGS Bhowing conclusively that thoy have not deserted me. I hereby beg to Inform all that as my sale so far has been suoh a success I intend continuing It for another FOUR WKEKS, during whioh time my Customers will have tho advantago of buying Goods without tho extra duty of the new Tariff placed thereon (as now chargod by other stores.) Therefore you may depend upon getting P BARGAINS. It is a great pleasure to mo to eee my Customers walking outof 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 oent. cheaper than ~ — ANY OTHER HOUSE, and||shall continue to do so for another Mouth. . Therefore Don't delay, Purohase while you may, And lay in a stock for a rainy day. D. I C FARLANE 5 I WHOLESALE AND FAMILY GROCER, ONLY ADDRESS— BURNEET STREET / Ashburton



T ASHBURTON "GUARDIAN.'} DUNEDIN AGENOY. (IT R R. T. WHEELER, Stafford Street, Dunedlu, has been appointed our Agent Bnd will be able to arrange terms with advertisers for contract advertise- ments. W. H. Paget, BLACKSMITH HOPSE-SHOER Burnett Stbbbt, next " Mall " Office. BEGS to announoe that he has" taken over the Ooaoh Building and Wheel- wright Branch, lately oarrled on by H. Peat, and will continue all branches of the •bove business as before. All kinds of Buggies, Diays, or Carts made and re- paired. Agricultural Implements repaired promptly. Horses Shod with skill and care. w. _57paget. ASHBURTON DRUG COMPANY'S POISONED WHEAT, Prepared by J. M. OAMBBIDGE'S patented prooess, Copy of a letter received from the Chairman Bangitata Road Board : — To the Manager Ashburton Drug Com* pany, Limited. Dear Sir, — So far as I can judge at present, the Poisoned Wheat supplied this Season is far superior to any previously obtained. It Is a nice olean bright sample of Wheat, and does not stick together. . Yours truly, 0. J. HARPER, 5 64 Chairman Rangitata Road Board. GREAT EXCITEMENT 1 1 1 i . WHERE ? AT HAYES & CO'S BECAUSE they must CLEAR AT JAN ENORMOUS SACRIFICE [£2000 t Worth of Goods in a Month, and to do Wbhia they must give Goods at Prioos nevei heard of in £Ashbutton, Bargains. Bargains. Bargains. In every Deportment, consisting of — Dresses, Velveteens, Flannels, Blankets Calico, Shirtings. Corsets, Hats and Jaokots, Ulsters, Skirts, Clothing, Boots, &c, &o. The whole to be offered at STARTLING PRICES that must command a Great Sale. P. B. —You are kindly invited to|ln_peot the Goods and oompare prices. Hayes and Co,, i Arcade and East Street ' A HBURTON? «. i



EVENING CLASSES are being held at my Offioe, Montgomery's Build- ings, Burnett Street, on MONDAYS, WEDNESDAYS, and PRIDAYS, from 7 to 9, p.m. Architectural, Pictorial, Model, and all branohes of Freehand Drawing, eto., are being taught. E, M. BLAKE, 4 160 Archlteot; THE "RED CBOSS" PRESERVING COMPANY, Chapel Street, South Yarra, Victoria. CANNED Tomatoes, equal to American, and at same prioe ; also Peaohes, Pears, Apricots, of the finest quality, and in heavy syrup. All these goods ore manufactured under the supervision of Mr George James Ward, late of California. The Jams, Jollies, Pickles, Tomata Sauce, and Assorted Sauces of this Company are well known to be better than any im- ported, 5 213 John Russei/l . HAS great pleasure in announcing to the residents of Ashburton and tho Publio in general that he has removed to the Block known as the TOWN HALL, in East street, where ho has opened out a Choice Selection of DRAPERY, MENS CLOTHING, «Sc, suitable for every ciaas. AN INSPECTION INVITED. Prices defy tho World. Come and judge for yourselves. 5°161 THE ASHBURTON Woollen Manufacturing Co., Ltd. SUBSCRIBED CAPITAL, £11,000 DIRECTORS! G. H. Greenwood, Chairman. Geo. Jameson O. J. Hahpeb H. FniEDLANDEU A. HABBISON John Obb D. H. Bbown. fTpHE Directors are prepared to reoeive DEPOSITS at the following rates of Interest : — If fixed for 12 months seven per oent If fixed for 6 months six per oent If deposited at oall five per oent J. H, TWENTYMAN, Seoretary. LEVIATHAN RAILWAY mEMPEJRANOK TTOTEL (Opposite the Railway Station), DUNEDIN MRS SILK - - Proprietress, Begs to Inform her friends and the Fublio generally that she has purchased the above Hotel, and respectfully solioits a share of their support. The Hotel Is the largest and moat com- modious of Its kind in Dunedln, and can offer aooommodation not to be excelled ; having been thoroughly renovated since the new proprietress took possession ; and will now be found most oomfortable. VISITORS Will find every civility and aooommoda- tion, and the aim of the Proprietress will be to give her patrons every satisfaction. N.B.—- Refreshments can be obtained In the shape of Tea, Coffee, and Cocoa on arrival : and Guests wlahlng to go a tray by early train can depend on being called In ample time, if tbey will only make their wishes known. 4 156 ASHBURTON JIGH SCHOOL. ESTABLISHED 1881; Teaching Stabf, Boys' , Soriooi.,— Mr J. E. Buchanan, Ist B A., University College, London. Girls' School.— Miss Saundbrs, Canter- bury College, Christohuroh ; Miss Gbubb, Trinity College, Dublin. AT this Institution pupils of both rexes hava the opportunity of acquiring the elements of a liberal edu- cation. Tbe subjects of Study are thoso usually taught at Seoond&iy Schools ; but the ordinary course may be modified to meet speolal oases, If in the interest of the Pupils such a plan is judged advis- able. The year is divided into thr s terms. AH fees are payable in ad var. -o. per term Pupils under 12 years of age ... £2 2s  over 12 years of age ... £2 16s Muslo (extra) £1 Is Fee or attending muslo (only), ... £2 2s Drawing and Painting (only) ... £1 Is A term's notice required before the removal of a pupil. I The second term commences on J Monday, 28th May. Pupils will assemble I at 9.30 a.m. I For further details apply to the Head- mut or,



New Zealand Fire and Marine Insurance Company Established ... ,„ ... 1859. CAPITAL— ONE MILLION. THE PKEMLER & WEALTHIEST COLONIAL COMPANY, NOTED FOR PROMPTNESS AND LIBERALITY. FIBE AND MABINE BISKS. ALSO,— RISKS ON GROWING OROPS. T-IRESING ;MACHINES, ,&<:., accepted at lowest current rates. GEORGE~ JAMESON, AGENT, ASHBURTON.



, BOOTS. BOOTV BOOTS. None bat firtt-ola_B makes kept ; a Rood artlole at a fair figure MItCHELL AND TUENER, Tancred Street. fpHE Undersigned has now for SALE, by Bagor per I'on, a splendid Hoe o« Prime Blue Derwent Potatoes, Grown on good ground, and warranted to give estlsf action BANSOME akd SIMS andHOBNSBI'S PLOUGH SHARES, (ALL &IZKB.) ~ » SPRING WHEAT. I bave for sale good clean samples of Tuscan and Lammas. _____________ * DRAIN AND FIELD PIPES- TO ABEIVE, EX "OPAWA" AND OTHER VESSELS- CLOVER AND TURNIP SEEDS ALL OF BEST QUALITY OBTAINABLE. ____________ GEORGE J A ME SOF ASHBURTON- ASK YOUR GROCER FOR ' (4. t /T\ ff. la\ \ N.Z. rNDTTSTBIAL GAZETTE > |4 Aiil ' I >AArN ff Bjm\ %" The blending is entirely tLfch- -1 I IRSL I bCLQ ff t_tkjf?f^_n % dc(lto "y M r - Nelson himself*' j JP__#^ - W~r~' jf)ri_§j^S_S\ who is a Taster of great ejeperi* f 'N THE ff /^^S&\ \ TIMAB.tr HERALD. r I A a <%_ ff B rT«W WTili \ m "ThU fi>m deserves thc'i sup- wlf f*\ r> % \j ff B __XSm—m_K \ » portof all purchasers of Tea ll \m- ff Bm. fvEkMsmiLiL\\ tho art ' c,e 'hoy offer is _¥ BQ r-^mTPtmlTS^*. w_ su P er ' or '° anything wo 1 ff B*Q C/____3____»? *?\ have seen in thisColony." \\V^»* ff B** !ZScßß__ia_Sr liX Taster and THOUGH ff^Jh ,c_3^^^^^fc__j\--A |on^ ,CES : ■ PURE BLENDED Uki. AUCKLAND, WE LIVGTON, CHRISTDHURCH, DUNEDIN. s AGENTS EVERYWHERE* SOLD IN ASHBUETON BY H. M. CABSON, HENRY ZAMER ' And the principal storekeepers.



M°CALLUM & CO. 1 "TITE are now landing, ex " Maud Graham," a Oargo of Flrst-olasi KAURI ' W FLOORING, LINING, SHELVING, and other sizes In PRIME 1 OONDITION . We have also to hand Large Supplies of RED and WHITE PINE ' TIMBER, all sizes. 1 A L S o,— I NEWCASTLE COAL, WESTPORT COAL, AND MOUNT SOMERS GOAL Our PAINTING and HOUSE DECORATING DEPARTMENT Is replete with EVERY REQUISITE. ESTIMATES GIVEN. j McCallum and Co., TIMBER AND COAL MERCHANTS, PAINTERS, PAPER- HANGERS, GLAZIERS, Etc., EAST STREET ASHBURTON. W. H. COLLINS, Manager, THE PUBLIC 1 RUST OFFICE OF NEW ZEALAND OFFER _R-E_-___C _3_I>V_AJN^-S_GHE-S TOl-)1715Qi^ \lV^C_ bout to make their wills, and desiring to secure the Jr JLjaOUIND faithful execution of their last wishes. i TOT^T-l^ryQ/^VrQ about to marry and make provision by marriage ; JrJLXvOUINO contractor settlement. TOT)f^'^QPllV^Q contemplating the settling of their estate, or of a A JuJCvOUIiO sum or sums of money by trußt deed. TOj_)|7T_)Q/^•N^Q desirous of constituting trusts for oharitable or JL XjJCxDUIND benevolent objects. Tfl CnDCinil TDIIOTCCO holding moneys in trust for persons I U rUMLIuII I llUu I Leo resident in this colony. All such should obtain detailed ; information from the PUBLIO RUSTEE, Custom House Quay, Wellington, or from i AOLAND, BARNS, AND CO., CHRISTOHUROH, Or D, M. ROSS, TIMARU. Winter Drapery." "Winter Drapery. CALL AND SEE MITCHELL AND TURNER'S ', ■Dress Goods, Trimmings to matoh CALL AND SEE MITCHELL AND TURNER'S Rugs and Blankets CALL AND SEE MITCHELL AND TURNER'S Flannels and Flanettes > CALL AND SEE MITCHELL AND TURNER'S Ladles' and Children's Ulsters 'and Jackets CALL AND SEE MITCHELL AND TURNER'S Shawls and Fur Capes CALL AND BEE MITCHELL AND TURNER'S j Mitts., Gloves, and all classes Woollen' Goods, splendid Stock , CALL AND SEE MITCHELL AND TURNER'S ( Mens' and Boys' Overcoats, Suits, Socks, Pants, and Shirts. SPECIAL NOTlCE— Gentlomen wanting Suits to measure should call an! look over a nrst-olass lot of Home and Colonial Tweed samples, Measure taken aud guaranteed. J N.B.— A splendid line of Tweed Trousers at Al " Value " 10s 6J.



Public Notices. I VERY little medicine of any other kind required if LAMPLOUGH'S PYRETIC SALINE} is at hand, and taken as occasions arise. It is the ouro and 1 PREVENTIVE of most diseases incident to Tropical and Colonial life. It allays thirst and cools and vitalises the blood in a remarkable manner, speedily removing Constipation, Feverishnessj Fevers, Head- ache, Vomiting, and Liver tronbles. Station proprietors, flockmasters, and all residing in 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 Manuscript for PUBLICATION, either in serial or book form. Estimates and De- tig as furnished., GARNET WALOH l V A nnra NAT. J. BARNET \ mitolß ' Melbourne, Premier Chambers, 7 Collins Street W. 5 152 « " I I ———___————»_——_———_— —————— ___^-—-——» THE -—Philadelphia Novelty — MANUFACTURING CO., 1422, 1424, 1426 Callowhill St., Philadelphia, , t Pa., U.S.A. (incorporated), New York Office, No. 32 Howard Street, New York City. SOLE MANUFACTURERS OP A LINE OF Patented American NOVELTIES, In Stationers' Specialities & Light Hardware. THB 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 Knile (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. mm-m—mag _ All gopds new in design, novel in operation, protected by patent, better finished, better working, and lower in price than other goods of the same classes." Full illustrated descrip- tlve cata'ogue 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. DB. CHURCHILL'S^ Syrup of Hypophosphite of Lime prescribed by the faculty for the oure of Consumption. Chronic Cough and General Debility. IT contains two of the principal in- gredients necessary for building up the Hnman Frame, and which are con- sidered deficient in tbe above complaints, vis., Phosphorus and Lime. It cannot be too highly .-ecommended for Delicate Children, Dr. Churchill's Compound Syrup ol HYPOPHOSPHITES Is real Brain Food, and in oases of Muscular and Nervous Exhaustion hrs acquired a world-wide reputation. Each bottle bears D», Churchill's signature. Price, 4fr Prepared only by? Swan, Chemist, Rob Ci-TtGLiONE, Paris BAKER AND CO. TIMBER AND COAL MERCHANTS, WEST BTREET, ASHBURTON. ' DESIRE to announce to the Inhabitants of Ashburton and surrounding districts that they have opened a TIMBEB and COAL YAttD, opposite Mr George Jameson's Grain Store- West street, and are prepared to eupply al 1 •Masses of BUILDING MATERIAL, in large or small quantities, to suit purchasers. RED, WHITE, and BLACK PINE» and TOTARA. GALVANIBED COBRUGATED IRON in all lengths, and best brands. MOULDINGS, ARCHITRAVES, SKIRTINGS. POSTS and RAILS, STAKES, and all Fencing Material, GOAL: __ l Westport Coal, Newcastle Coal, Mount Somers Goal. Fiiewood in long or ehort lengths. ,t! Agents in Ashburton for Wilson's Portland Oeme_it and Hydraulio Lime, Notk Addbebs:— I BAKER AND CO. Opposite Mr G. JAMESON'S Grain Store . vv^ West street, \%



Public Notices "Zealandia" Boots HAVE the Highest Beputatio- inj the Colonies. i .-.enounced at the Indian and Colonial E-^hibition as the FINEST in the Whole Exhibition* Fer substantial; wear they are the BEST IN THE WORLD. Buy a pair # "JSEALANDIAS" and you will never I use any other Brand. Our Patented- * ■ PARAGON BOOT * and " INDESTRUCTIBLE TOES." For Boys and Girls are Splendid Lines for Hard Wear. None are Genui\e unless branded on theSole ■ > — -~*?*" And every pair is absolutely Warranted to give Good Wear. Sold by the leading Boot Dealers and Country Stores througoout New Zeal .nd, and Wholesale by LKHTBAND, ALLAN & CO. CHRISTCHURCH. STORAGE. _STORAGL WOOL. WOOL. WOOL. THE Undersigned begs to announce' to his numerous friends of Aehburton aud tho surrounding districts that he has akep over the --''■_ NEW ZEALAND LOAN AND MER- UANTILEAGENOy CO.'S STORES IN ASHBURTON, And is- prepared- to reoeive Wool and Grain fcr STORAGE or SHIPMENT. Liberal Cash Advances made on WOOL, GRAIN,' SKINS, &0,, In store or con- signed for Sale.- WOOLPAOKB and CORNSACKS at tbe Lowest Prioes, TWINE, CHAFF, OATS, OILS, LAMPBLACK, &c. : GRAIN bought and sold. LAXD .AOT EsTATI AoKBrT. ' ■■"' AGBN-TfOR-- H.z. Loan & Mercantile Agency Go UjHIOH INSUB_J»OE COMPAHT Bwoia'B SHiasr Dip, Eto. | ' Newest Improved Threshing Machines irariged ion _ EKED. MAKEIG, 1 35 Ashburton. MESSRS FRIEDLANDER BROS. HAVfI FOR. SALE— SDOUBUS-FUBBOW PIiOUGHS (second hand) n, toa _-L-_4F HABROWS (new) -a . TIP DRAY (second-hand) IP ABM »RA_ with- FRAME (second, hand) •J EVPBING CART (new) -| AHBRIOAN WAGGON (econd-band) eRBAPEBSand BlNDßßSbyMeOormack Hornsb/, and Wood (second-hand) . #_—•«-————. __—_——-———■ - — — • — -~-~» —— ""^^■""" p "~ — *"" "~~— ■ » Prattle Oamaru Decent Potatoes IN BAGS OB BY THB TON. GROWN IN LIMESTONE GBOUND3. Skin Sales. we Mold rOBTNIGHTLY SALES ov >; ,;S]Kl]^S; THROUGHOUT THE SEASON ON THE FOLLOWING DATES :— July 27th. August 10th and 24th. September 7th and _tlst, Ootober 6th and lftb, November 2nd, 1 6tb, and 80th SALES OF HOBSES, PIGS, CATTLE, PRODUCE, & FURNITURE SATURDAYS. __-__-____• STOCK SALES 6n TUESDAYS. RAKAIA MONTHLY SALE—First Thursday of the Month FBIEDLANDEB BBOS., ?STEB WILLIAMS, Auctioneer