The Ashburton Guardian.

VOL. VEL-Nq-1945

ASHBURTON. SATUEDAY, SEPTEMBER 15. .1988

PRICB-uNE PENNY c



Public Notices BUILDERS, UNDE&TAKBBSi ftc, Cornsr Wakanui Road and Gass Btreeti (Next Qbrtrai. Hotbt*) Or at Baker aud. Brown's Ooaoh Footorf jffavelock street If . ; , ' •* ■'•' WHY! WHATS o'eorarEiig DOING NOW? SELLING HORSE OLOTHS from ~ ...... 15a Od WATJSBPJJOOF^ OILSKIN SUITS from ... .*.'."■'■* 12« sa OAUOOT^NTS from iS JJ Arid everything else m the Trade eqnaJly oheap j and all his owa maker - Leb tjb goandseo 'd '-'■* t P. O'CONNeLI^^ • Al Tent Deppi ... Where ia-hia^SbQp_L. Why, OO MPTON'S BXTILDINGS Moore ,Street,,] AfMburton. 6*2 > :■■ •• '.-■'■,'.. ; : ?s;otipe., rrvr.-A^r IN Thanking my numerous Friends and ; Gustoinerßln Tinwald hM surronnd ng District, for"lhe liberal support they hove given me, I beg to assure them I am carrying on the business of GENERAL STOREKEEPER' AND BUTCHER exclusively on my own account, withont connection with any JFIR_M or PEBSIOJJJ 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 oj forwarded; by my cart, now running the Towa <e%ery morning, """ ■ Moteo: HONESTY and CIVILITY. 5*38 ' JAMES GUDSELL.^ CAMERON" Street. ABHBURTON Makers of IMPROVED D.-FURRGW PLOUGHB (Made of Best Hammered -Scrap Irony and Winner of First Prize at Melbourne Esfbibitibni) iU/>. Over ßoool -. r> ,41, ^-AO verß ooo m ubo c /BBDUOEi-pßtoißis:'! m ««», Extra heavy Mould Boards for rough LandinSt{rbk,'vA^ f Eeid and Gray'fl'Turriip Powers' with or without G uano Sowers ; all sizes, 1 to 16 Coulters, and 7to 14 inches apart ; made to sow tnrbipa and manure down the same tabe, or In two, one following the other. This drill ib very specially, commanded by all those who have used them.— Teati- monial jußt received :— Timaru, Ist May. <( Messrs Reid and Gray, Dear Sirs, —ln reference to .the Turnip arid Manure Drill which I purchased from you m November last year, for George Gray Russell, Fsq , Otipna, Timarui-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 clogs, and eaeily, regulated as tp , quancityj and distributes the manure : 'with '-perfect regularity, and gave good satisfaction.— Yours truly, Alex Wyxlib. ' Zig-Zag throws still. Tmajntain their reputation as the best general purpose Harrow. Four hundred sets made an* nually. Newly Improved Ohaffoutters all sizes, with Balance Fly Wheel,fitted with patent caßt steel Mouthpiece, m one piece, which can be taken off and replaced by an ordinary laborerfn a few aeconda. Cu* three lengths of ohaff. Portable Sorew-Presa .and I Bagging Chaffcutter, cuts, riddles, elevates, screens and preaßes into the bag at one operation. 1, 2, 3, and 4 Horse-Powers, simple strong, and. easily drawn, universally used throughout New ZealaßJ. - Jointed Pulverising Disc Farrows, over 700 m use; No farm should be without them. All Bizes from 6ft to 12ft. Grain Drills from 11 t0.17 Coultersi We make largely for Canterbury and North Island, .-.-■■■■ ' ■■;.{•• Cahoun's Hand Seed Sower, Farm Drays and Waggons, Fencing Standards for Folding Sheep, Fenoing Wire, Steel, Iron, and-Barb Wire. Repairs to all descriptions of Machinery promptly executed' on the premiess. Oataloguoß free on application at Dune* din or any of our Branches* 4*163 ASHBUBTO GLASS, PAINTS, AND PAPER HA GINGS WAREHOUSE. THE Under igned, having sold i 3 Stock-in-Trade and Goodwill of the above Business to James Ckaigie, Timara, begs to thank his friends and tho public for the rapport accorded to him f Ol the p«rt elevan .years, and Bolicits continargtsse : of the:Bama to hia successor. _ y. B/GHA^MAN. James Oraigie PAINTER, GLAZIER, PAPERHANGER SIGN WRiTER, &c. and DIRECT IMPORTER OF ALL THB .REQUISITES' OF THE" TBADE, HAVING takeri over the bußineea o| Mb J. R. Qhapita^, I beg to inform the public of Aehburtoh and Distriot that I .will, keep a Painter'a and Paperhanger'a Stock m keeping with tho 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 District* — FOR SALE.— Neweßt deßigns of PAPERHANGINGB goodvanety. • . ■, - SHEET GLASS" all from a 60 40 to a 10 x 8, m 16 or 21 oz or 260z. British Plate, Silvered Plate (for mirrors Rougn Plate, ; Colored, Obf cured, an Ornamental Sheet, Oak Varnish, Carriag' Varnish, &0., White andl; Rcd< Lead, Colors, Mixed Paints m Tins, 'crimsy&o. * Paint mixed to any Shade. Advice to quantity freely given .- ASHBURTON GLASS, PAINTfc j| A.ND PAPEBgANGINGQ WABJJr



Public Notices V REMOVAL. MRSQ miMMObega to announce k3« X to her Patrons acd the Publlo generally, that she has removed t those more commodious premises, formerly known as the Lyttelton Boardlni^honse, Cameron Street, and trastf to merit a fair share of pobllo patronage by keeping a good Table and a comfortable House. Al cooking done In his usuel good style by Mb 8. Timmg. 7*lll X?1 TO 4?/f PJBR day to be made by djJL X/tt person* of either sex. m their own localities, at work for oa New bueineßs. All meet with wonderful suo- cese. Any one oon do the work.- Capital not required. We will start yob. Outfit worth £1 mailed free. The employment is particularly adapted : to the rbglon (n which this publication circulates. Boya and glrla earn nearly a much es men, Fall particalars acd inetruotlocs mailed free. Novr is the time — don't delay, but write to ns at onoo. Address Stlnson and Co., Portland, Maine, United States. BJIO6 G. W- T ATtOB & 0 0> General Auctioneers, Land and Estate ' Agents, . : 20, Collina Street, West, Melbourne, Are prepared to undertake Bales of Free- hold Property, 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 fpO MEET THE TIMES. C TRUCKLE, PROPRIETOR of the Prince Albert X Boarding - House, Wills Street, Aehburton, next Oddfellows' Hall, while thanking his many friends and Customers for their liberal support for the past 10 years, solicits a continuance of the Bame. Board and Lodging, 16s, 18s pei week, or 3s per day; Dinners only, 4a per i ' . ■ . Good accommodation for Families, and private rooms for Ladies* 7 62 MUSIC. REDUCTION IN TERMS. ! LeßSons 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 greajly. reduced terms. Pupils can* have Lessons at their own homes (no extra charge), or at. Mr Brooks •residence, Peter Btreet. ' - • _The-Quartercoumences from any date. I Pianos tuned and repaired, also bonght. and sold on Commission. A reduction made for two or more pupils m one family.' Particulars on application to J. H, BROOXB, 6t62 •■ . . . ■ ■ Peter Street, 30,000 .FETJIT TBEES. Fo Ohristchnrch Woolly Aphis or • Bangipra- Scale Blight. • THOS.~SEALY NURSERYMAN, ASHBURTON : HAS now ready for this Seasons Planting by far the Largest and Best Stock of Fiuit Trees. in Canterbury, probably m the Colony, consisting of— APPLE TREES PEAR TREES PLUM TREES PEACH TBEEB CHERRY TREES APBICOT TREES Quinces, Walnuts, Filberts, Grape -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 TRKES, Roses, Crna mental Trees, Shrubs, Roots, &c, &c. great variety.. , MESSRo J. SEALY & CO., Seedsmei East stree continue to act on nay behal m. Town, a nd all ordera, &c.^ entrusted to them shall have prompt attention. DESOR VIIVR PiIIOED CATALOaUES ON APPUCATION, THOMAi~SEALY, River Bank, Ashburton^ • Fronting south approach to Traffic Bridge . ■>> ■ . . ' B. McFarlaiie, GROCER, ASHBURTONi MY MANY~THANKS ARE Tendered to my numerous Cos tomera 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 street, my CASH TAKINGS showing conolaßlvely that they have not deserted me. I hereby beg to Inform all that as my sale so far has been suoh a sucoeßs 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 hew Tariff placed thereon (as now charged by other stores.) 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 BmUing faces for a Bmall outlay, and I confidently assert — without gush, blow, or bunkum — that I sell twenty-five per cent, cheaper than . ANY OTHER HOUSE, and shall contlnoejo do bo for another Mouth. Therefore .: Don't delay, Parohaie while you may, iAnd lay m a stock for a rainy day. D. I G FiELANE, wholesale and/ family 1 grocer; * -. only address— BUR?JEET, .STREET §



Public Notices. /I E. M. BLAKE, ARCHITECT, Ojbtiob: Montgomery* Buildings, East street: . : Entbakce : Bdrnbtt Street. 8 84 ASHBUBTON COAL and FIREWOOD DEPOT. RQ r>EAN begs to Inform hh • O# JL> friends and the public generally that In consequence of the greit increase m the pries of Coal, he has secured a consignment of the celebrated Kaltan- gata Coal, cheaper, cleaner, and far superior to Newcastle Coal. Albq m Stook — Mount Sbmers, Malvern, Weßt. port, and Nawoaitle Coal. Firewood, Post and Balls, Stakes, Strainers, e c, etc, Oats, Bran, Sharps, Potatoes, Chaff, Ohiokwheat, etc R. S. BEAN, West Street. 20 TONS CLOVER SEEDS CLOVER SEEDS CLOVER SEEDS WE are now landing, ex "Aorangi" from London, onr nevr Season's Cloven, Tarnipa, Garden, and Flower Seeds, which we have procured direct from the GROWERS. They are of the choicest quality, being thia Reason's crop, 1 and are therefore fresh and beli&bie. \ We will forward samples to any address' on application, bo that intending pur- chasers can test the eermlnating quality for their own satisfaction, ALSYKE CLOVER, RAPE. WHITE OLOVWR, MUSTARD COW GRASS, TURNIPS, RED CLOVER, MANGOLD, TIMOTHY, CARROTS We have also Perennial Ryegrats and Cocksfoot for sale m large or small quan- tities, latest novelties m Garden and ( Flower Seeds, from that well-known Lon« ' don firm, James Cartkb and Compant. Empty Iron Tanka a&d Cases for sale. J. SEALY~ana CO., (Late Seal? Bros.) 7 GREAT EXCITEMENT 1 1 1 \ i -AT-; .;v : ;-^ ' HAVES & Go^" BECAUSE they must CLEAR AT AN ENORMOUS SACRIFICE -£2000 Worth of Goods In a Month, andj'to (do this they must give Goods^at Prices never heard of m ; Ashburton, Bargains. Bargains. Bargains. In every Department, consisting of — Dresses, Velveteens, FlaDn els, Blankets Calico, Shirtings, Corsets, Hats and. Jackets, Ulsters, Skirts, Clothing, Boots, &0., &o. The whole to be offered at STARTLIN G PRICES that must command a Great Sale. P.S. — You are kindly Invited to inspect the Goods and compare prloeß, Hayes and Go,, #BCADE AND EAST STREET A HBURTON H, J. WOOD & Co, STATIONERS' HALL, '■.':. Jfriedlander's Buildings, Ashburton. BOOKS, Commercial and (*an & Stationery, Acoount Books, &v HEW BOOKS BY EVERY it I MUSIC. Pianos, Harmoniums, Acoordeon Concertlnaß, Violinß, Banjos, &0. , &o. New Songs and Muoio of every description A large quantity of Music (Sheet and Books) slightly soiled, to be sold at a Great Sacrifice. FANCY GOODS Writing Oases and Deuki, Scrap, Phot and Fern Albums, Work Boxes, Purae" Card Oases, Pocket Bookn, Photo Frameß and every description of Fanoy Stationery Printing, and Wrapping Paperß In any quantity. Any Book out of stock procured irom our Ohrlstcharch Establishment, the Stock of which Is one of the Largest and Beai Assorted In the Colonies, or from London Agency. A speolal Discount allowed to Llbrnrj and School Committees i H. J. WOOD &CG „ STATIONERS' HALL, jfl , ASHBXJBTQN.



Public Notice?. TTOPE FOR TH E3DE AF.-rNlcholßon' XX Improved Patent Artificial Ear Drams. The only sure, easy, and unseen devloe need to permanently restore hearing. .Recommended by eoientlfio men of Europe and Amerioa. Write for feee illustrated description book to J. H. Nicholson, '' Lincoln's Inn Chambers, William Btreet, Melbourne. ASHBURTON "GUARDIAN.'j DUNEDIN AGENCY, JIJ-R R. T. WHEELER, Stafford Street, Dnnedla, has been appointed our ■ - f Agent and will be able to arrange terms with advertisers for oontraot advertise* ments. TjTOR the Blood iatheLifo-Olark's world ■j famed Blood Mixture, warranted to cleanse the blood from all impurities from whatever causes arising. For scrofula, scurvy, shin and blood diseases, and scores of all kinds its effects are marvel- lous. Thousands of testimonials. Sold m bottles 4s 6d and lls eaoh ty chemists and patent medicine condors everywhere Hole proprietors : The Lincoln and Midland Counties Drug Co , Lincoln, England 1 11 THE ASHBUBTON Woollen Manufacturing Co., Ltd. SUBSCRIBED CAPITAL', £11,000 DIRECTORS: ; G. H, GbebnwOOD, Chairman, Geo. Jameson O. J. Hakpeb H. Fbirdlander A, Habbison John Obb D. H, Bbown, fTIHE 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 depoßlted at call five per cent J. H, TWENTYMAN, Secretary. LEVIATHAN RAILWAY mE mpe;ranob tto t e l (Opposite the Railway Station), DUNEDIN MRS SILK • - Proprietress, , Begs to inform her friends and the Public generally that she has purchased the above Hotel, and respectfully solicits a share of their support. The Hotel is the largest and moßt com- modious of its kind m Dunedln, and can offer accommodation 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 oivility and accommoda- 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, Ooffee, and Ooooa on arrival : and Guests wiahingto go away by early train can depend on being called In ample time, If they will only make their wishes known. 4 156 H,&E. Oraigliead WISH TO ANNOUNCE XO THEIR CUSTOMERS XKAX THEY HAVE REMOVED TO COLEMAN'S BUILDINGS* TANCBED STREET. — ALSO— That they have now In Stook a Large and Varied Assortment of TWEEDS, COATINGS, &c, suitable for the present Season, STYLE ASD BIT All THAT OAN BB DESIRED* tt & Ei CRAIG[HEAD TAILORS, TANORED STREET, ASHBURTON. ASHBDRTON JI6H SCHOOL ESTABLISHED 1881; Teaching Stahf, Boys' School.— Mr J. E. Buchanan, Ist B. A, , University College/London. Girls' School— Miss Saundbrs, Canter- bury College, Ohtißtohurch ; Miss Geubb, Trinity College, Dublin. AT this institution pupils of both texes hava the opportunity of acquiring the elements of a liberal edu- cation. The subjects of Study are those usually taught at Secondly Schools ; but the ordinary course may be modified to meet speolal oases* If Id the Interest of the Pupils suoh a plan is judged advis- able, The year Is divided Into thr terms. All fees are payable In advattu. per term Pupils under 12 years of age ... £2 2a „ over 12 years of age ... £2 16s Mublo (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. For farther details apply to the Head- master. •The third term commences 00 MON« P AY, the I7tb September*



J. QUANE <&; CO., HA^ELOCK STREET, — H AVB FOR SAL E — pJLOVEBS'-Red, White, Cowgrass, and Alßyke, MANGOL and CARROT SEEDS V*/ this Season's importations - .'•.:■,. r ; . : SUTTON'B GARDEN SEEDS, E ABLY BOSS POTATOES, SEED OATS AND BARLEY - , BUTTEB KEGS and FIRKINS, CHUKNS, TUBS, BUCKETS, &0., maoV by James Carmlchae), Banglora ' ' ' . OATS, GHAFF, BRAN, SHARPS, TEA, SUGAR, SOAP, &c,&c, always on hand. AGENTS FOR ' LIVERPOOL, LONDON, AND GLOBE FIBE INSURANCE COMPANY NEW ZEALAND ACCIDENT INSURANCE COMPANY NOBTfI SaNTEBBUBY WOODWABE COMPANY $ 12fcr j THE PUBLIC TRUST OFFICE OF NEW ZtALAND OFFER, BEAT ADVANTAGES TO^STI IDQAIV^Q1 DQAIV^Q ■hout-to make their wills, and desiring to seonre the IT Hi JaO \J li O faithful execution of i their last wishes. TO'Q^7 I "^CA^V^Q about to marry and make provision by marriage ..•IT. HilvOU 1^ O contract or settlement. TYY T I^l7DQft]\r Q con^ m PV a^ n g the settling of their* estate, or of a I\J XJL JAM >/ IN )3 sum, or sums of money by trust deed. TPA TDI?IDOAATC desirous of constituting trusts for oharltable or IU . JTIwJaDUINm benevolent objects. ..; TO CilDCinil TDIIOTCITO holding moneys m trust for persons IU rUKtIUN I -ItU.O I ttO resident m this colony. All puck should obtain detailed information from the PUBLIC RX7STEE, Custom House Quay^ Wellington, or from AOLAND, BARNS, AND CO., OHRISTOHUROH, , . . ■ Or P.M. ROSS, TIMAftU. New Zealand Fire aid Marine Insurance Company Established « ... 1850. i - • ■ ■ CAPITAL— ONE MILLION. THE PBEMIEB & WEALTHIEST COLONIAL COMPAQ, NOTED FOB PJRO^KTNESS AND LIBERALITY; j FIRE AND MABINB BISKS. ■"" '■ ALSO,— . -....-• '■,-.-. ■.'" : ■ RISKS ON GROWING CROPS. * TfIRESING MACHINES, &c, accepted at lowest current rates. GEORGB~JAMBSON, ' AGENT, ABHBUBTON. mHE Undersigned' has now FOR SALE, m LARGE or SMALL QUANTITIES— Blue Derwent and Kidney Potatoes, > ■■'•.-. ■, Field Carrot and Mangold Seeds. GMSS, GLOVER AM TURNIP SEEDS AT LOWEST CURRENT RATES, Also, a General Assortment of Farm and Station Stores. GEORGE JAMESOF ASHBUETON AND BAKAIA. (<d\ iAI \ M f&k % NIZ> INDUSTRIAL GAZETTE r^AISV '1 A^ 3 mJom\ " The blending is entirely u^ten- I IDbu I wCuM M tiKlffl&Sk\ % ded to by Mr. Nc!son himself, ±JWV JL ▼'▼'▼ M WjlßflSX \ who is a Taster of great expori- -3 w^ ence, and has had a special IW THF Mm training m the art." \J\f^^ + H M PrefT "fftyirl \ Thte n«n deserves the sup - *r II D \ V# 3 M \ port of all purchasers of Tea \J ft W» *^ 3 Mn. iSffiSlMrt^X m the a «'cle they offer is B M& i'WmmmL'fiX m superior to anything we -^n 3 Ofr •JaSBM&O^X m have seen m this Colony." «r»V\| r^ 3 #n? t<^r w E lll 'T™^ i »- "*\ ¥|l " Mr. Nelson is a pro- Y%^\\» M Mff %\. «l fessional and THOUGH 3 '/ * Jg^feisSGL t\ pploPQ. * PURE BLPDED TEl£' AUCKLAND, WE LI GTON, CHRIST2HURGH, DUNEDiN. 8 AGENTS EVERYWHERE, SOLD IN ASHBITRTON BY El CARSON, HENRY ZPDER 0 And the | principal storekeepers,



Public Kotices. , I VEKY little medicine of any other kind required if LAMPLOUGH'S PYBETIO SALINE is at hand, and taken as occasions arige. It is the oure 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, Feverishness, Fevers, Head- ache, Vomiting, and Liver troubles. Station proprietors, flookmasters, a nd all residing m up-country staiions should be provided with it. Ask your merchant to send regular supplies with your .other stores, as it is invaluable to all. Bold by all medicine vendors. THE "BED CROSB" PBESERVJ^S COMPANY, ."■'■ Ohapel Street, South Yarra, Victoria. /"^ANNED Tomatoes, equal to American, \j and at same price -, also Peaches, Pears, Apricots, of the finest quality, and m heavy syrup. All these goods are manufactured under the supervision of Mr George James Ward, late of California. The Jaraß, Jellies, Pickles, 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. Novelty Paper Fastener; A foil line •*■ of Paper and Letter Clips. .The Up. right Clip. "Paper Weight and Clip.' Note, Letter, and Legal Cap Board Clips. Auto* inatic 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.) SheM Brackets (for putting up shelves without tocis), with sets of wardrobe hookg attached. Miacing JKnives, with {One, two. , and three blades. Staples r 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 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. OHUBOHILL'S Syrup of Hypophosphlte of Llmo" prescribed by the faculty for the cure of Consumption, Chronic Cough and General Debility. F contains two of the principal In- gredients necessary for building up the Human Frame, and which are con- sidered deficient m the above complaints, vis., Phosphorus and Lime. It cannot be too highly recommended for Delicate Children, Dr. Churchill's Compound Syrup of HYPOPHOSPHITES Is real Brain Food, and m case* 0! Muscular. and Nervous Exhaustion hrs acquired a world-wide reputation. Each bottle bean D». Churchill's signature. Price, 4fr Prepared only by' Swan, Chemist, RUI OISTiaUONE, PAB«8 BAKER AND CO. TIMBEB AND COAL MERCHANTS, WEST BTREET, ASHBURTON, XVESIBE to announce to the Inhabitants I JLJ of Ashburton and surrounding districts that they have opened a TIMBEB and GOAL YARD, opposite Mr George Jameson's Grain Store, West Btreet, an< are prepared to eupply al 5 glasses of BUILDING MATERIAL, m large or small quantities, to suit purchasers. RED, WHITE, anTBLAOKWNBt and TOTABA. GALVANISED CORRUGATED IRON m all lengths, and best brands. mouldings,"arohitbaves, bkibtingb. POSTS and RAILS, STAKES, and all Fenolng Material, COAL: Westport] Coal, Newcastle Coal, fiwrnat Somers Coal. Fiiewood m long or short lengths. 5t Agents In Aehburton for Wilson's Portland Ceme&t and Hydraulio Mme. Notk Addbbss :— BAEEB AND CO. OppoiltolMiG.JAMESON'Si^nkto Store » West stteet. 1%



. ■ Public Notices ■ "Zealandia" Boots * TTAVB the Highoat Be^utaHo- id XI the Colonies. - .'.oponnced at the Indian and. Oolonfa) EUilbition aa the FINEST m the Whole ■*. Exhibitiom Fer robitftntial weu they are the BEST IN THE WOBLtt. Bay a pair o "ZEALANDIAS" and yon will never vaa any other Brand, : Onr Patented rxi&ABOK 800T 1 and «» iNPB^TRtJOTIELE TOES." For Boys and Girls are Splendid Lines for H*rd Wear. : '■ None aro Genuine nnlesß, branded on the Bole ; ' And every pair is absolutely Warranted to give Good Wear. Sold by the leading Boot Dealers and Country Stores throughout New ZeaUnd, and Wholesale by U&HTBAND, ALLAN & GO. CHRtSTCHURGH. STORAGE, WOOL. WOOL. WOOL. rpHE Undersigned begs to announce to I his numerous friends of Ashburton and tho surrounding districts that he has - ak en over the fIBW ZEALAND LOAN AND MEB- OANTILE AGENCY CO. '8 STOBES IN ASHBURTOW, Aad ift yrepared to receive Wool and Grain fci eTOBAGE or SHIPMENT. Taberal Caah Advances made on WOOL, GBAIN, SKINB, fto,, In store or con- riffaed for Sale. and OOBNSAOKS at the Lowest Prices, TWINE, CHAFF, OATS, OILS, &o. OKAIN bonght and aold.  " Lijn> iKD EsTATI' AqKOT. R.Z. Loan S Mercantile Agency Co U9IOH IHBUBISOK COMFAKT Bbook's Bhup Dip, ETa Newest improved Threehing Machine! ""^FEED. MAKEIG, 1 35 AshburtOßt Frledlander Bros. WOOL. h^OOL. WOOL. Sbasov, 1888-89. We are prepared to make LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES OX TEX ENSUING CLIP OF WOOL ' ' Placed In oar hands for sale. ' Our Premhsß being well lighted afford special advantage! for displaying WOOL. No CommWon oh'arged on advances' 1 «id no OommUilon chatßed for offering WOOL nnleai a sale is effected, woolTaoks AT IfIWESTiCURRENT RATES. FBJffIDLANDEB BBOS., PETER WILLIAMS, " ■■••■•jjjXJ ■'-.•.•■•-: Auctioneer. ■ Prime Oamaru Derweiit Potatoes . Skin Sales. WE HOLD FOKTNIGHTLY SALES SICINS THBOUGHOUT THE BEASON ON THE FOLLOWING DATES :- July 27tb, August 10th and 24th Bentember 7ih and 21st, October Bth and 10th; November 2nd, 16tb, and 30th SALES OF HOESES, PIGS, CATTLE, PRODUCE, &FUBNIIURE ok SATURDAYS. STOC,K SA^EIS ".ON TUESDAYS. BAKAIA MONTHLY BALE-Fini Thursday of the Month FBIEDLANDER BROS., ?ETER WILLIAMS, AtictiotiHTf