The Ashburton Guardian.

VOL. VIl.-N01954

ASHBURTbK. WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER, 36. (888

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P blip Roucsg - BTJIIiDEUS, UNDERTAKBBB. 4a, ( ornsr Wakanui Boad and Gasr afreet; (Next Central Hothl.) Ji at Baker and Brown's Coach Factor/ jff\velock street. I , ,' ■ WHY ! WHATB O'CONNELL DOING NOW 1 M SELLING HORSE TLOTHS from ... v 15 > Od VvA'IERPROOtf OILSKIN SUITS li"om i 9. «j OALIOJTBNTJ* froax ... ... iS JJ And everything else m the Trade equaUy cheap ; and all his own make. - _"' ' ' L't D 8 go<\nd see '*■' P. O'CO N NELL'S r Al Tent Depot; Where is his Shop? Why, . 00 MPTON'S BUILDINGS Moore Street, Ashburton. 6*2 NOTICE. IN Thanking my numerous Friends and Customers m Tinwald and surround ing District, for the liberal suppbrtthey [ have given me, I beg to assure then* " I am carrying on the business of GENERAL BTOREKEEPISB AND BUTOBER exclusively on my own account, withbut coDnection with any FIRM or PERSON or m any way as an AQENTfor others , Soliciting a continuance of your favors, which Bhall have prompt' attention, whether left at the Store orforwarded by my cart,* now running the Towa every morning. i Motto : HONESTY and OIVILITY. 5*38 "JAMES, GUDSEIiL. REID and GKKAY, CAMERON STREET, ASHBURTON Makers of IMPROVED D.-FUKBOW PLOUGHS (Made of Beßt HatDmered Scrap Iron, and Winner of First Prize at Melbourne Exhibition.) Over 8000 \ . . _ AT / Over 8003 m übs. / Beduoed PaioEs; t ip "»a, [ Extra heavy Mould Boards for rough Land m Stock, Reid and Gray's Turnip Powers, with or "without Guano Sowera ; all sizes, 1 to 16 Coulters, and 7to 14 inches apart ; made to sow tornlps and menur-a down the same tube, or m two, one following the other. This drill is -veiy specially commended by all those who have used thorn. — Testi- monial jnst received :— Timaru, Ist May. "Mes9rs Reid and Gray, I>ear Sirß,— ln reference to the Turnip and Manure Drill which I purchased from you m November last year, for George Gray Ru?sell, EBq-, Otipua, Timaru, I have pleasure m stating that it is the best Drill I have seen distributing artificial manure, either m ' dry or damp state ; it never ologs, and easily regulated as to quantity, and distributes the manure with perfect regularity, and gave good satisfaction,— Yours truly, Alex Wyllie. ' Zig-Zag iiarrows still maintain their reputation as the best general purpose Harrow. Four hundred sets made an* nually. Newly Improved Chaffoutters all sizes, with Balance Fly Wheel, fitted with patent cast steel Mouthpiece, m one piece, whioh can be taken off and replaced by an ordinary laborer m a few seconds. Cut three lengths of chaff. Portable Screw-Press and Bagging Chaffcutter, cuts, riddles, elevates, screens and presses into the bag at one operation. 1, 2, 3, and 4 Horse-Powers. Bimple strong, and easily drawn, universally used throughout New Zealand.. Jointed Pulverising Disc Farrows, over 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 ihe premiesa. Catalogues free on application at Dune* din or any of our Branches. 4*163 ASHBUBTO GLASS, PAINTS, ANP PAPER HA GINGS WAREHOUSE. THE Under igned, having Bold U Stock-in-Trade and Goodwill of the above Business to James Cbaigie, Timaru, begs to thank his friends and tho public for the repport accorded to him fo» the pert elevan years, and solicits continr**,:;<s» of the same to his Bucceeaor, J. R. CHAPMAN. James Craigie PAINTER, GLAZIER, PAPERHANGER SIGHS SVBITER, &c. and DIRECT IMPORTER OF ALL THE REQUISITES OF THE TRADE, HAVING taken ovor the business of Mr J. R. Chapman, I beg to inform the public of ABhburton and District that 1 w.'ll keep a Painter's and Paperhanger'a Stock m keeping with the size and importance of the Town and Dis- trict. All orders will receive prompt atten- tion and be carefully executed. Workmen sent to any part of the Dißtriott —FOR SALE.— Ne west designs of PAPERfI ANGINGS good variety. SHEEI GLASS, all sizes, from a 40 to a 10 x 8, m 16 or 21 oz or 260z. British Plate, Silvered Plate (for mirrora Rougn Plato, Colored, Obecurecff Ornamental Sheet, Oak Varnish, Carmg' Varnish, &c, White and Red Lead Colors, Mixed Paints m Tins Brushe ' crims t &c. Paint mixed to any Shade. Advice to quantity freely given. THE ASHBURTON GLASS, PAINT& 'i A.ND PAPEBH ANGINGS W&B»' 4 HOU9E,



, Public Notices g. w. r TLOB & c°' General Auctioneers, Land and Estate Agents, 20, Collins Street, West, Melbourne, Are prepared to undertake Sales of Free- hold Property, Household Furniture, Mer chf ndise, etc. Liberal advances made on goods for unreserved Bale. Monthly lists of Property for sale, tt to let, iesued free Loans negotiated, Abstjctees represented, Insurances effected, charges moderate, settlements prompt. Land sales con- ducted. 7 100 yO MEET THE TIMES. C TRUCKLE, PROPRIETOR of the Prince Alber* Boarding - House, Wills Street, Ashburton, next Oddfellows' Hall, while thanking his many Mends and Customers for their liberal supoort for the past 10 years, solicits a continuance of the same. Board and Lodging, 16s, 18b pei week, or Ss per day. Tinners only, 4s per week, Good accommodation for Families, and private rooms for Ladies. 7 52 REMOVAL. MRS Of miMMO bega to announce K3. JL to her Patrona and the Public generally, thafc she has removed to thoao more commodioua premieea, formtr'y known es the Lyttelton Boardlnghouae, Cameron Street, and trußta to merit a fair share of public patronage by keeping a good Table and a comfortable House, All cooking done m hlo usual good style by Mb S. Timmo. 7*lll £?1 T0 O4 PER day to be made by dJ JL / X'OC peraon«i|of either aex, m tbeit own localities, at work for us, New huaiceas AH meet with wonderful suc- ceee- Any one oan do the work. Capital not required. We vslJl atart you. Outfit worth £1 mailed free. The employment ia particularly adapted to the region (n which thia publication olrculateß. Boys and girls earn nearly a much as men. Full particulars and Instructions mailed free. Now ia the time — don't delay, but write to ua at onoo, Addreaa Stinaon and i Co., Portland, Maine, United Statea. 8 106 I MUSIC. REDUCTION IN TERMS. Lessons from £1 Is per Qaarter. MR J. H. BKOOKS is prepared to re- ceive _ pupila for Piano, Organ, Violin, Singing and Voice Production, from June Is 1 ;, at greatly" reduced terms. Pupils can have Lessons .it their own homes (no extra charge), or at Mr Brooks 'residence, P,eterJ^treet. 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, BROOKB, 6+62 Peter Street. 30,000 EETJIT TREES. No - Christchurch Wco!ly .Aphis or Eaagiora Scale Blight. THOS."SE4ILY NURSERYMAN, ASHBURTON HAS now ready for this Seasons Planting by far the Largest and Best Stock of Fruit Trees m Canterbury, probably m the Colony, consisting of — APPLE TREES PEAR TREES PLUM TREES PEACH TBEES CHERRY TREES APRICOT TREES i Quinces, Walnuts, Filberts, Grapo Vines, &c, &c, well grown robust tree and grafted on the best stocks^ Also large quantity of Berry Fruits of all kind and an innumerable quantity of FORES and SHELTER TRKSBS, Roses, Orna mental Trees, Shrubs, Root?, &c, &c. great variety. MBSSRo J. SEALY & CO., geedsme! East atree 1 continue to act on my behal m Town, a nd all orders, &c, entrusted to them shall have prompt attention. DESOR »TIVR PKIOED CATALOGUES ON APPLICATION, THOMAS SEALY, River Bank, Ashburton, Fronting south approach to Traffio Bridga D. McFarlane, GROCER, ASHBURTON i MY MANY THANKS ARE Tendered to my numerous Cua tomers 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 way to Burnett Btreet, my CASH TAKINGS ahowlng conclusively that they have not deserted me. I hereby beg to inform all that as my Bale bo far has been suoh a succeßß I intend continuing it for another FOUR WWEKS, during, which time my Ouatomers will have the advantage of buying Gooda without the extra duty of the new Tariff placed thereon (a3 now charged by other stores,) Therefore you may depend upon getting BARGAINS. It Is a great pleasure to me to eeo my Customers walking out my eatabllahment with large Parcela and smiling faces for a email outlay, and I confidently assert — without gush, blow, or bunkum — that I ■ Bell twenty-five per cent cheaper than ANY OTHER HOUSE, ' and] shall contlnuegto do bo for another Month. Therefore Don't delay, Purchase while you may, And lay m a Btock for a rainy day. D. ICFARLANE, WHOLESALE AND FAMILY GROCER, ONLY ADDRESS— BURNEET STREET ASHBURTCWi



Public Notices. /I E. M. BLAKE, ARCHITr.OI% Office: Montgomery'i Buildings, East street. Entkanob : Burnett Street. 3 84 A-SHBUBTON COAL and FIREWOOD DEPOT. RQ OEAN bega to Inform hie • j^« X 3 frlenda end the public generally that m consequence of the great laoreaae m the pr!ca of Coal, he haa secured a consignment of the celebrated Kaltsm- ga'a C^al, cheaper, cleaner, and far auperlor to Newcastle Coal. Alao m Stook— Mou it ttomera. Malvern, West- port, nd Newcastle Coal. Fhewood, Post aud Rails, Stakes, Strainera, c a .- btc, Oate, Bran, Sharps, Potatoes, Chaff, Ohiokwheat, etc. R, S. BEAN, West Streak. 20 TONS CLOVER SKEDS CLOVER SEEDS CLOVER SEEDS WE are now lauding, ex " Aorangl " from LondoD, our new Season's Clovers, Turnipa, Garden, and Flower Seeds, which we have procured direct from the GROWERS. They are of the choicest quality, being this Season's crop, and are therefore fresh and keliable. We will forward aamplea to any address on application, bo that Intending pur- ohaaera oan teat the germinating quality for their owq satisfaction. ALSYKE OtOVER, RAPE. WHITE CLOVER, MUSTARD' COW GRASS, TURNIPy, RED CLOVER, MANGOLD, TIMOTHY, CARROTS We have also Perennial Ryegraas and Cocksfoot for sale In large or small quan- tities, latest novelties m Garden and Flower Seeds, from that well known Lon* don firm, James Carter and Company. Empty Iron Tanka Bed Oaaes for sale, J. SEALY~and CO., (Late Seal Bros.) 7 GREAT EXCITEMENT 1 1 1 "WHERE ? '■'-. AT ' HAVES & COS T>EOAUSE they must CLEAR AT AN J3 ENORMOUS SACRIFICE £2000 Worth of Gooda m a Month, and to do this they mußt give Gooda at Prlcea nevex heard of m Aahburton, Bargains. Bargains. Bargains- i In every Department, conaißtlng of — Dreaaea, Velveteenß, Flannela, Blankets Calico, Shlrtinga, Corsets, Hats and Jackets, Ulsters, Skirts, Clothing, Boota, &c, *o. The whole to be offered at STARTLING PRICES that mast command a Great Sale. p,g, — You are kindly invited to inspect the Poodß and coiuparo prices, Hayes and Co., Arcade and East Street A KBIT RT ON H, J. WOOD & Co. BTATIONEP.S' HALL, jfriedlander's Buildings Ashburton. BOOKS, Commercial and (*«n * Stationery, Account Books, &.u IhEW BOOKS BY EVERY M MUSIC. Planoß, Harmoniums, Acoordeon\ Concertinas, Violins, Banjoa, &o , &b: Now Songs and Muolo of evecy deacrlptlons A large quantity of Muelc (Sheet and Books) slightly Boiled, to be aold at a Great Sacrifice. FANCY GOODS Writing Oasea and Deßka, Scrap, PhotD and Fern Albums, Work Boxea, Purae" Card Oaßea, Pocket Books, Photo Frames and every description of Fancy Stationery Writing, Printing, and Wrapplug Paperß In any quantity. Any Book out of stock procured trom our Ohrlstchurch Establishment, the Stook of which la one of the Largeßt and Beat Assorted In the Oolonleß, or from London Agency. A special Discount allowed to Llbrot! end School Committees'^ H. J. WOOD & C« STATIONERS' HALL, ASHBURTON,



Public Notices. "FT OPE FORTB EDEAF.— Nlcholaon' XJ Improved Patent Artificial Ear Drama. The only sure, easy, and unseen device ÜBed to permanently restore hearing. Recommended by eolontlfio men of Europe »nd Amerioa. Write for free illuatrated description book to J. H. Nicholson, Lmcoln'a lun Chambers, William Btreet, Melbourne. ASHBURTON "GUARDIAN. 1 ; DUNEDIN AGENO*. V/TR R. T. WHEELER, Stafford Street, Dunedln, baa been appointed onr Agent end will be able to arrange terms with adverttaers for contract advertise* menta. FOR the Blood istheT ife^Clark's world famed Blood Mixture, warranted to cleanse the blood from all impurities from wbatevar causes arising. For scrofula, scurvy, skin and- blood dieesses, and scores of all kinds its effects are marvel- lous. Thousands of testimonials. Sold m bottles 4s 6d and 11s each by chemists and patent medicine cendors everywhere Hole proprietors : The Lincoln and Midland Counties Drug Co , Lincoln, England * 111 THE ASHBUKTON Woollen Manufacturing Co., Ltd. SUBSCRIBED CAPITAL, £11,000 DIRECTORS: G. H. Greenwood, Chairman, Geo. Jameson C. J. Hahper H. Fribdlandeu A. Harbison John Orb D. H. Brown. fT^HE Directors are prepared to receive DEPOSITS at the following rates of Intereat : — If fixed for 12 months seven per cent If fixed for 6 months aix per cent If deposited at call five per cent J. H TWENTY MAN, Secretary. LEVIATHAN RAILWAY mEMPEJRANOE TTOTEL (Oppoalte the Railway Station), DUNEDIN MRS SILK - - Proprietress. Begs to Inform her frlenda and the Public generally that flhe haa purchased the above Hotnl, and reßpeotfully (solicits a ahare of their Bnpporfc. The Hotel la the largest and moat com- modloua of Ua kind m Dunedin, and can .offer Bocommodation not to be excelled ; having been thoroughly renovated Bluce the new proprietress took possession ; and will now be found moat comfortable. VISITORS Will find every «lviUty and accommoda- tion, and the aim of the Proprietress will be to give her patrons every eatiafaction, N.B. — Refreahmenta can be obtained m the shape of Tea, Coffee, and Cocoa on arrival: and Guests wlahlng to go away by early train can depend on being called In ample time, if they will only make their wlaheß known. 4 156 H. &E. OraigJiead WISH TO ANNOUNCE IO THEIR CUSTOaiEBS THAT THEY HAVE REMOVED TO COLEMAU'S BUILDINGS, TANCEED STREET. — ALSO— That they have now m Stook a Large and Varied Aaaortment of TWEEDS, COATINGS, &c., suitable for the present Season, STYLE AND FIT ALL THAT OAN BE DESIRED] H.&E;GRAIGHEAD TAILOKS, TANORED STREET, ASHBURTON. ASHBDRTON JHIGH SCHOOL. ESTABLISHED 1881. Teaching Stabf. Boys' School.— -Mr J. E. Buchanan, let B A. , University College, London. Girls' School.— Miss Saunders, Canter- bury College, Ohrlatchurch ; Miss Gbubb, Trinity College, Dublin. AT this institution pupila of both lexea have the oppoitunlty of acquiring the elements of a liberal cdu- oatlon. The Bubjeots of Study are those usually taught at Seoondavy Schools ; but the ordinary course may be modified to meet apeolal cqbob, if Id the Intoreat of the Pupila suoh a plan ia judged advla- able. The year Is divided Into thr termß. All fees are payable m advar^e. \ per term Pupils under 12 years of age ... £2 2a  over 12 years of ago ... £2 16a Music (extra) ... £1 la Fee or attending mualo (only), ... £2 2s Drawing and Painting (only) ... £1 la I A term's notice required before the 3 removal of a pupil. ? For t orther details apply to the Head- / mister, s The third term oommenoea on MON f DAY the 17th September



THE PUBLIC IRUST OFFICE OF NEW ZEALAND OFFER RE AX ADVANTAGES TO^3 T> T\ Qf\ "jyr Q hout to make their wills, and desirinp to secure the JL HiJAiDL'X^ O faithful execution of their last wishes. T^A TDUTDQATVTQ about to marry and make provision by marriage IU A J-li\.OUlN O contract or settlement. TOTSI7TSQmVfQ contemplating the settling of their estate, or of a jT JjXvOUli O sum or sums of money by trust deed. TOID^?^DC^^I^TC desirous of constituting trusts for charitable or JL UIIOUIND benevolent objeots. Til CnDCIP&I TDIIOTCCO holding moneys m trust for persons IU rUnLIUII InUuiLLQ resident m this colony. All such should obtain detailed information from the PUBLIC RT7STEE, Custom Hou6e Quay, Wellington, or from — - "*"'.*! ACLAND, BARNS, AND CO., OHRISTOHiy^,^ Or P. M. ROSS, TIMARU. \_^ J. QUANE <fc CO., HAYELOCK BTESET, — H AYE FOR SAL E — CLOVEBS— Red, White, Cowgrass, and Alsyke, MANGOL and CARROT SEEDS thin Season's importation; BUTTON'S GARDEN SEEDS, EARLY ROSE POTATOES, SEED OATB AND BARLEY BUTTER KEGS and FIRKINS, CHURNS, TUBS, BUCKETS, &c, madfl by James Oarmichae), Rangiora OATS, CHAFF, BRAN, SHARPS, TEA, SUGAR, SOAP, &c, &c, always on hand. AGENTS FOR LIVERPOOL, LONDON, AND GLOBE FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY NEW ZEALAND ACCIDENT INSURANCE COMPANY NORTH CANTERBURY WOODWABE COMPANY 8 125 New Zealand Fire and Marine Insurance Company Established ... ... ... 1859. CAPITAL— ONE MILLION. THE PBEMIEE & WEALTHIEST COLONIAL COMPANY, NOTED FOR PROMPTNESS AND LIBERALITY. FIRE AND MABINB BISKS, ALSO,— RISKS ON GROWING CROPS. TxIRESING [MACHINES, &c, accepted at lowest current rates. GEORGE JAMESON, AGENT, ASHBURTON. mHE Undersigned has now FOR SALE, In LARGE or SMALL QUANTITIES— Blue Derwent and Kidney Potatoes, Field Carrot and Mangold Seeds. GRASS, CLOVEE AND TURNIP SEEDS f AT LOWEST CURRENT RATES, Also, a General Assortment of Farm and Station Stores. GEORGE JAMBSOP ASBBUETOH AND BAKAIA. (^\ f\\ M #1\ \. N «Z. INDUSTRIAL GAZETTE |<44l ' I '/JkAfki £ Jf >Sk\ " The blending is entirely aCten- I IBSL I CCLm B f##^\% %deJ to b y Mr - Nelson himself, ■ #V*F v H ""■▼ mm yiffiS^SK who is a Taster of great cxpcri- B «TMSA^C^k encc, and has had a special IM "T"l— IP Mr*&Bftr*\ SSfe^L training m the art." UN mt jm /n^^^PV TIMABU HERALD. I/ft m B m r7£FF 'iPiirl \ " Tbii firm deserves the sup* *rlf^\ |^ \ \j X m )SEE, Eal^ \ port off all purchasers of Tea \J KV^*^ B B OliEUß'lifenr -a\ »as tne article they ofier «3 X B& U®P«S*!^l'3\ 1^ superior to anything wo o Ml Mtg n^mWiSsO «^ have seen m tbisColony." v v-v» v B - ita osoi^lffln v\ \k press. _.vIf!KV B IS? "*\ %"Mr. Nelson fa a pro- SI O^^ B IB % f Blend^ 1 » TaStCr a THOUGH M^J* ' tc^^^^^^^^SS-^L PRICES: - PURE BLENDED TEAS? i AUCKLAND, WEiU,\'GTON, LHRIBTDHURGH, DUNEDIN. AGENTS EVERYWHERE^ SOLD m ASHBTTKTON BY Elt CAESON, HENRY ZANDER % \ And the principal storekeepers.



Public notices. VEKY little medicine of any other kind required if LAMFLOUGH'S S PYRETIC SALINE is at hand, and taken as occasions arise. It is the cure and i PREVENTIVE of most diseases incident to Tropical and Colonial life. It allays thirst and cools and vitalises the blood m a remarkable manner, Bpeedily removing Constipation, Feverishness, Jbevera, Head- a 1 ache, Vomiting, and Liver troubles. If Station proprietors, flockmasters, and all residing m up-country stauonß should be provided with it. Ask your merchant to T send regular supplies with your other > "tores, as it Is invaluable to all. Bold by » all medicine vendors. THE "BED CROSS" PRESERVING COMPANY, ir Ohapel Street, South Yarra, Victoria. /BANNED Tomatoes, equal to American. \j and at same price ; also Peaches. D Pears, Apricots, of the finett quality, una m heavy Byrup. All these goods are manufactured under the supervision ol Mr George James Ward, late of California. The Jams, Jellies, Pickles, Tomata Sauce, and Asnorted Sauces of this Company are well known to be better than any im- ported, 5 213 THE — Philadelphia Novelty — MANUFACTURING CO., 1422, 1424, 1426 Callowhiil St., Philadelphia, Pa., U.S.A. (incorporated), • New York Office, No. 32 Howard Street, New York City. SOLE MANUFACTURERS of a LINE 1 Patented American J NOVELTIES, I 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 Knile (operating instan- taneous' y with one hand.) Ornamental Match Boxes, with bracket hooks (nickel plate, Tucker bronze, and other styles of finish.) Shel? Brackets (for putting up shelves without tocss), 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. B 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 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 correspondent* here. LOW VITALITY. DB. CHURCHILL'S Syrup of Hypophoßphite of Lime 1 prescribed by the faculty for the cure of S Consumption, Chronic Oough and General Debility. IT contains two of the principal In- gredloixts necessary for building up the Human Frame, and which are con- sidered deficient m the above complaints, viz., Phosphorus and Lime. It cannot be too highly /recommended for Delicate Children, Dr. Churchill's Compound Byrup of HYPOPHOSPHITES Is real Brain Food, and m caees of J Muscular and Nervous Exhaustion hrs acquired a world-wide reputation. Each N bottle bears Dfc, Churohill's signature. Prioe, 4fr * Prepared only by' Swan, Chemist, Bob Castiglione, Pabto BAKES AND CO. TIMBER AND COAL MERCHANTS, WEST STREET, N ASHBURTON, h -pvESIRE to announce to the Inhabitants id \j of Ashburtoh and surrounding districts that they have opened a TIMBBI - and COAL YA.KD, opposite Mr Georg< Jameson's Grain Store, West street, anc are prepared to supply al 1 «Vu»seß ol BUILDING MATERIAL, m large 01 small quantities, to suit purchasers. RED, WHITE, and BLACK PINK, am TOTARA. GALVANISED CORRUGATED IROI m all lengths, and beat branda. MOULDINGS, ARCHITRAVES, SKIRTINGS. POSTS and RAILS, STAKES, and al Fencing Material. CoTii: Westportl Coal, Newcastle Coal, mcma Somers Coal. Fhewood m long or ehort lengths. imt •» Agents m Aahburton for Wilson 1 Portland Cenaeikt and Hydraulic 1 Notk Address:— BAKER MB CO. Opposite Mr G. JAMESON'S Grain Sto: r. West Btwot, i:



Public Notices « Zealandia" Boots HAVE the Highest Beputatfo i the Colonies. .'.oßonnced at the Indian and Colonii Einibition v the FINEST m the TV hoi Exhibitions Far rabitantial wear they are the BES r IN THE WORLD. Buy a pair 0 , "ZEALANDIAS" and you will ceve om any other Brand. Out Patented "PARAGON BOOT ' and •« ENDBBTRTJOTD3LE TOES." Fo Boy* and Girls we Splendid Linee> fo Hard Wear. None tre Genni\9 unless branded 01 the Sole And every pair is absolutely Warrant* to give Good Wear. Sold by the leading Boot Dealers and Country Stores througnout New Zealwd, and Wholesale by LIGHTBAND, ALLAN & GO. CHRISTCHURCH. STORAGE. _STORAGL WOOL. WOOL. WOOL. fTTHE Undersigned begs to announce to I his numerous friends of Ashburton and the surrounding districts that he has aken over the JSEW ZEALAND LOAN AND MER- CANTILE AGENCY CO.'S STORES IN ASHBURTON, Amd i prepared to receive Wool and Grain to STORAGE or SHIPMENT. Liberal Cash Advances made on WOOL, GRAIN, SKINS, &c ( , m store or oon- ■iimed for Sale. WOOLPACKB and CORNSACKS at the Lowest Prices* TWINE, CHAFF, OATS, OILS, LAMPBLACK, &o. GRAIN bought and sold. Ljjtd jhd EsTAii Aqbnt. AGENT FOR— N.Z. Loan & Mercantile Agency Co Uhioh Ihsubahox Company Bbook'b Bhmp Dip, Etc. Newest Improved Threabing Machinei na * 9df §RED. MAKEIG, ] 35 Ashburton. Frledlander Broa. WOOL. WOOL. WOOL. Sbasok, 1888-89. * We are prepared to make LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES OK THE ENSUING CLIP OF WOOL Placed m our hands for lale. Oar Premises being well lighted afford| •pedal advantages for displaying WOOL, So Commlwlon charged on advances and no Commission oharged (for offering WOOL unless a sale is effected, WOOL PA3KB AT LOWESTiCURRENT RATES. FRIEDLAHDER BROS., fcPETER WILLIAMS, Auctioneer. Prime Oamaru Derwent Potatoes Skin Sales, tWE HOLD EOETNIGHTL^SSALES so*: SKINS THROUGHOUT THE SEASON fcC- THE FOLLOWING DATES:— July 27th, August 10th and 24tl September 7th and 21st, October sth at 19th, November 2nd, 16tb, and 30tfe _ SALES OF HOKSES, PIGS, CATTLE, PRODUCE, & FURNITURE 05 SATURDAYS. STOCK SALES OK TUESDAYS. BAKAIA MONTHLY BALK— Fi Thursday of the Month FBIEDLANDER BEOS., ?ETEK WILLIAMS, Auctioneer