The Ashburton Guardian.

VOL. VII.-No 1946

ashburton; Monday, September 17, isss

PRICE-ONE -ptS'jNNf*



Public Notices 3 \KEiT~TbSoS BUILDBR3, UNDERTAKERS, 4c., Cornar Waksnui Eoa<i- aDd Caas stieoti (Next Obntrat, Hotel.) Or at Baker and Brown'a Coach Faotorp flwelock street lt» why| whats ;.; f > O'CONKELIJ DOING NOW? SELLING HORSE OLbTHS from ... i: ... i 6b C d WATJsBPKOOF OILSKIN SUITS from ... ... '■"• ... .. -jo. «j OALIOO TENTS %oai ... "] {% JJ Aild everything e]Be m the Trade eqasly cheap j. and all his cw: make." Lab ns go and see \~- '*'' t P. O'CONNELL'S:" Al Tent DertQt, Where is his Shop ? "Why, 00 MPTON'B BUILDINGS Moore Street, - A3tymrton. 6*2 • . NOTICE. :■■<, -wr IN Thanking my numerous friends 4ind Customers m Tin wald andl surround mg District, for the liberal support they )ave given me, I beg to assure them I am carrying on the business of GENKKAL STOREKEEPER" ANi) BUTCBER exclusively on my own account, without connection with any FIRM or PERSON 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 f orxrafdisd^by my oarfc, now running the Town every morning, _ •"" * Motto: HONESTY and CIVILITY; 5*38 "j^MHS GrUDSELL. REID aio^ : :(m%s , CAMEEON" STEifiET, ■.:■-: ABHBURTON Makers of IMPROVED D.-FUKBOW PLOUGHS (Made of Beat Hammered Scmp Iron, and Winner of First Prize at Melbourne Exhibition.) • , '<. Over 8000 1 AT , ; /Over 8000 inaso,- j"Riti)irc?'i)PstlOK3.| *io n«a. Extra heavy Mould Boards for"rdugh Land m Stock, . r Reid nnd Gray's Turnip Powers, with or without Guano Sowers ;' all sizes, Ito 16 Coulters, and 7to 14 inohes apart ; made to bow tarDipsand manure down the same tube, .or m two, one following the other. This drill is very specially commended by all those who have used them. — TestiU monial just received :— Timaru, lat May. "Messrs Reid and Gray, Dear Sirs,— ln referenoe to the Turnip and Manure Drill which I purohased from you m November last year, for George Gray Rusßell, Fsq , Otipus, 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*clogß, and easily regulated as So quantity, and distributes the manure with perfect regularity, and gave good satisfaction.— Yours truly, Alex Wyilib. ' Zig-Zag Jbarrowß still maintain their reputation as the best geiieral purpose Harrow. Four hundred Bets made an* nually. Newly Improved Chaffouttera all sizes, j with Balance Fly Wheel, fitted with patent cast steel Mouthpiece, m one piece, which can be taken off and replaced by an. ordinary laborer m a few seconds. Out threa lengths of chaff. Portable Screw-Press and Bagging Cbaffcutter, cuts, riddles, elevateß, soreena and presses into the bag at one operation. 1, 2, 3, and 4 Horse-Powers, simple strong, and easily drawn, universally used throughout New Zealand. . Jointed Pulverising Disc Harrows, 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 FoldlDg Sheep, Fencing Wire, Steel, Iron, and Barb Wire. Repairs to all descriptions of Machinery promptly executed on the premiess Catalogues free on application at Dune, dm or any of our Branches- 4°163 ASHBURTO GLASS, PAINTS, AND PAPEEHA GINGS WAREHOUSE. THE Under igned, having sold U Stock ; in-Trade and Goodwill of the above Business to James Craigie, Timaru, begs to thank his friends and tho public for the cirpport accorded to him fot the ppft eleven years, and solicits continr^fse of the same to his succeiaor.- J. R CHAPMAN. James Craigie PAINTER, GLAZIER, PAPERHANGER SIGN WRITER, &c. and DIRECT IMPORTER OF ALL THF REQUISITES OF THE TBADE, HAVING taken over the business of Mr J. R. Chapman, I beg to inform the public of Ashburton. and District that 1 will keep a Painter's and Paperhanger's Stock ir> 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 Districts — fojTsale.— . Neweßt deßigns of PA PEB HANGINGS good variety. SHEET GLASS, all sfass, from a 60 40 to a 10 x 8, m 16 or 21 oz or 260a. British Plate, Silvered Plate (for mirrors Rougn Plato, Colored, Obscured, aa Ornamental Sheet, Oak Varnish, Carriag' • Varnlsb, &c, White and Red Lead, Colors/Mixed Paints m Tins. Bruahe. orima s &o. Paint mixed to any Shade. Advice to quantity freely given. THE ASHBURTON GLASS, PAINT& 1 &ND PAPEBHANGINGS WABflr



Public Notice 3 V . REMOVAL. - MRS O miMMO begs to annonnre k\ X to her Patrouß and the Publloßgenerally, that ehe has reiroved t thoße more commodious premi-eß,f nutr'y known as the Lyttelton Boaidlnyhonße, Cameron Street, and traafe to me'it n fair share of public patronage by keeping a good Table and a comfortable House. Al cooking done m his uaual good a^le by MbS. Timmo. 7*lll OI To £}A PER day to ba made by dwJ. _C_t person* of either sex. m their own localities, at work for us New business. All meet with wonderful buo- cese, Any one oan do the Work. Capftil not required. We will atart yon. Outfit worth £I' mailed free. The employment ie particularly adapted to the rtgion fn which this publication ofrcq!atej«. B>ys and girla earn nearly a much eg'! men, Full particulars acd Inptruotions mailed free. Now Is tha time— don't delay, but write to ns at onoo, Address Stinson and Co., Portland, Maine, United States. 8 106 G. W- T AYLOB &O°' : General Auctioneers, Land and Estate A gents, 20, Collins Ktteet,' West, Melbourne, Are prepared to undertake Salea of Free- hold Property, X oueehold Furniture, Mer- chandise, etc. Liberal advances made on goods for unreserved sale. Monthly lists of Property for sale, or to let, ießued frtee. Loans negotiated, Absentees represented, Insurances effected, charges moderate, settlements prompt. Land sales con- ducted. - •■■'-• 7 100 <pO MEET THE TIMES. C TRUCKLE, O_toPßl_)-f6R-..pf' the Prince Albert 1 Boarding -House, Wills Street, Ashburton, next Oddfellows' Hall, while thanking his many rriends and Customers for their liberal support for the past 10 years, eolioita a continuance of the same. Board and Lodging, 16s, 18s pei week, or 3s per day. Pinners only, 4s per week. . ' , . Good accommodation for Families, and private rooms for Ladies. 7 52 music; REDUCTION IN TERMS. Lessons from £1 Is por Quarter. - MR J. ET. BROOKS is prepared to re- ceive pupi!s for Piano, Organ, Violin, Singing and Voice Production, from June Ist, 1 at greatly reduced terms. Pupils can have Lesson's at their own homes (no ex'ra charge), or at Mr Brooke residence, Peter street. . The Quarter commences from any date. Pianos tuned and ropairedj also bought and sold on Commission. A reduction made for two or more pupils m one family. Particulars on application to J. H. BROOKS, 6f62 Peter Street, 30,000 FEUIT TREES. Fo Christchurch Woolly Aphis or Bangiora Scale Blight. THOS.~SBALY NURSERYMAN", ASHBURTON HAS now ready for this Seasons Planting by far the largest and Best Stock of Fiuit Trees m Canterbury, probably m the Colony, consisting of — APPLE TREES PEAR TREES PLUM TREES PEACH TREES OHIiRRY TREES APRICOT TREES i Quinces, Walnuts, Filberts, Grars t 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 TREES, Roses, Crna < mental Trees, Shrubs, Boots, &c, &c. J great variety. MESSRg J. SBALY & CO.,Seedsmei f East strce' continue to act on my beha! t m Town, n nd all orders, &c, entrusted to them shall have prompt attention. ' DESOP V'XIVK PRIOKD CATALOGUES ON APPLICATION, i 1 THOMAS~SEALY, Bivor Bank, Ashburton,, J Fronting Bouth approach to Traffic Bridg 9 { I D. McFarlane, ; GROCER, - i ASHBURTON; MY MANY THANKS ' ARE Tendered to my numeroua Cas a tomers and the Pabllo generally for g he liberal support accorded me at my Clearing Sale last Saturday, and also to \ my Eftßt Street Patrons who found their c way to Burnett street, my CASH TAKINGS showing conclusively that they have not deserted me. I hereby beg to Inform all that as my Bale so far haß been such a I ancceaa I intend continuing It for another FOUR WBEKS, during, which time my Customers will have the advantage of buying Goods without the extra duty of the new Tariff 1 placed thereon (as now charged by other J stores,) Therefore you may depend npon ii getting i BARGAINS. I It la a great pleasure to me to ego my c Customers walking out my establishment t with large Paroola and smiling facea for a t small outlay, and I confidently assort — c without gußh, blow, or buDkum— that I cell twenty-five per cent cheaper than ANY OTHER HOUSE, and shall continue to do bo for another Month, Therefore § Don't delay, Parchase while yon may, And lay m a stock for a rainy day. D. I C FAELINE, ; WHOLESALE. AND FAMILY ( GROCER, : ONLY ADDRESS— i * ! BURNEET STREET ■ I ASHBURTO^ j



Public Nttices. / E, M.BLAKE, ARCHITECT,, Office: Montgomery'! Buildings, East street; Entbanoe : Bobnett Street. mmm 8 84 4SHHURTON COAL and FIREWOOD DEPOT. RQ jBEAN begs to inform bis • lO« JiJ friends and the public generally that m eonsrquenee of the great increase In the pr'ca of Coal, he has sebured a consignment of the celebrated Kaitan- ga'a Coal, cheaper, cleaner, and fir superior to Newcastle Coal. Albo In Stook — tfcront Somera, Malvern, West- port, and Newcastle Coal. Firewood, Post and Rails, Stakes, Strainers, ' e c/, etc, Oats, Bran, Sharps, Potatoes, Chaff, Chickwheat, elc. R 8 BEAN, Wesv Street. 20~Tois ~~ CLOVER SEEDS CLOVER SEEDS CLOVER SEEDS WE are now landing, ox " Aorangi " from London, oar uew Season's Cloverß, Turnlpa, Garden, and Flower Seeds, which we have procured direct from the GROWERS. Theyvare of the choicest quality, belog thia Season's orop, and are therefore fresh aud beliablp. We will forward samples to any address on application, so that Intending pur- chasers can test, the terminating quality fot their own satisfaction. ALSYKE OfOVEH, RAPE, WHITE OLOV'IR, MUSTARD COW GRASS, TURNIPS, RED CLOVER, MANGOLD, TIMOTHY, CARROTS We have also Perennial Ryegrats and Cocksfoot for sale m large or small qaan- titles, latest novelties m Garden and Flower Seeds, from that well-known Lon« don firm, James Carter and Compamt. Empty Iron Tanks &td Oases for sale, J. SEALi"and CO., (Late S_al_ Bkos.) 7 GREAT EXGITEiEHT 1 1 1 WHERE ? AT HAVES &> GO'S -■■ BECAUSE they raußt CLEAR AT AN ENORMUUS SACRIFICE £2000 Worth of Gooda In a Month, andj'to' fdo this they must give Gooda_at Prices nsvei heard of m Ashburton, Bargains. Bargains. Bargains. In every Department, consisting of — Dreßsea, Velveteenß, Flannels, Blankets Calico, Shirtings. Corsets, EUta and Jackets, Ulsters, Skirts, Clothing, Boots, &c, &o. The whole to be offered at STARTLING PRICES that must command a Great Sale. tP.S. — You are kindly Invited to inspect the ( a oods and compare prices, Hayes and Go, _*FCADE AND EAST STREET A HBITR TO N H,J. WOOD & Co. STATIONERS' HALL, jfriedlander'a Buildings, Ashburton. BOOKS, Commercial and <*an * Stationery, Account Books, &v KBW BOOKS BY EVERY M MUSIC. Pianos, Harmoniums, Acoor deon Concertinas, Violins, Banjos, &0., &o. New Songs and Manic of every description A large quantity of Mublo (Sheet and Books) slightly soiled, to be sold at a Great SacriGoo. FANCY GOODS Writing Oasea and Deska, Scrap, Phot and Fern Albums, Work Boxes, Parse" 1 Card Cases, Pooket Booka, Photo Frameß and every description of Fanoy Stationery Writing, Printing, and Wrapping Papers In any quantity. Any Book out of Btook procured trom our Ghrlstchuroh Establishment, the Stock of which is one of the Largest and Beai Assorted m the Colonies, or from London Agency. £ A Bpeclal Dlscouut allowed to Librttrf and School Committed* ! H. J. WOOD & 08 STATIONERS' HALL, j ASHBURTON,



Public Notices. OOPEFORTHE3DB&F.— NIchoIaon 1 O Improved Paffnt Artificial Ear Drums. The on'y sure, eaey, and unseen devloo need to permanently restore hearing. Reoommended by scientific men of Europe and America. Write for free illustrated description book to J. 11 . Nicholson, Lincoln's Inn Chambers, William Btreet, Melbourne. ASH BURTON " GUARDIAN.'j DUNEDIN AGENCY, IITR R. T. WHEELER, Stafford Street, Dnnedln, has been appointed our Agent and will be able to arrange terms with advertisers for contraot advertise- ments. TjV)K the Blood isthelifo— Clark's world mj famed Blood Mixture, warranted to cleanse the blood from all impurities from whatever causes arising For ecrofula, scurvy, skin and blood- diseases, and scores of ail kinds its effects are marvel- lous. Thousands of testimonials. Sold m bottles 4s 6d and 11s each by chemists and patent medicine rendors everywhere '^ole proprietors' : The Lincoln aifd Midland Counties Drug Co , Lincoln, England 1 11 THE ASHBTJRTON Woollen Manufacturing Co., Ltd. SUBSCRIBED CAPITAL, £11,000 ' DIRECTORS: G. H. Gbeenwood, Chairman, Geo. Jameson O. J. Hahpeb H. FRWiDLANDER A. HARMSON John Obr 1). H. Brown, finHE Directors are prepared to reoeive DEPOSITS at the following rates of interest : — If fixed for 12 months seven per cent If fixed for 6 months six per cent If deposited at call five per oent J.H, TWENTY MAN, Secretary. LEVIATHAN RAILWAY mß mpe;rano_ tto t e l (Opposite the Railway Station), DUNEDIN , MRS SILK - - Proprietress, Begs to inform her friendß and the Public generally that she has purchased the above Hotnl, and respectfully BoHolts a ahare of their support. The Hotel Is the largest and most com- modious of Us kind m Dunedin, and can offer accommodation not to be excelled ; having been thoroughly renovated since 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 pgtrons every satisfaction. N.B.— Refreshments can be obtained m the shape of Tea, Coffee, and Cocoa on arrival: and Gneats wiahing to go a fray by early train oan depond on being called m ample time, if they will only make their wishes known. 4 156 H. &E. Oraiglieacl WISH TO ANNOUNCE TO THEIR CUSTOMERS TffAT THEY HAVE REMOVED TO COLEMAH'S BUILDINGS, TANCRED STREET. — ALSO— That they have now In Stook a Large and Varied Assortment of TWEEDS, COATINGS, &C, suitable for the present Season, STYLE AND PIT ALL THAT OAN BE DESIRED H. & E. CRAIGHEAD TAILORS, TANORED STREET, ASH BURTON, ASHBDRTON JHIGH SCHOOL. ESTABLISHED 1881; Teaching Stabf, Boys' School. — Mr J. E. Buchanan, lßt B. A., University College, London. Girls' School.— Miss Saundbrs, Canter- bury College, Ohrlatohuroh ; Miss Gburb, Trinity College, Dublin. AT this institution pupils of both have the opportunity of acquiring the elements of a liberal cda- oatlon. The subjects of Study are those usually taught at Secondly Schools ; but the ordinary course may be modified to meet special oases, if m the interest of the Pupils Buch a plan is judged ad vis- i able. Tho year is divided Into thr terms. All fees are payable m advance. per term Pupils under 12 years of age ... £2 2a  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. For farther details apply to the Head- waster. . The third term commences, on MON« I DAY, the tftb September



J. QUANE <&; CO., HAYELOCK STREET, —HAVE FOR SALE— CLOVEBS-Red, White, Cowgrass, and Alsyke, MANGOL and CARROT SEEDS this Seaßon _ importation; • 1 SUTTON'S GARPEN SEEDS, EARLY ROSE POTATOES, SEED OATS AND BARLEY BUTTER KEGS and FIRKINS, CHUKNS, TUBS, BUCKETS, &c, mads by James Cnrmichae), Rangiora OATS, CHAFF, BRAN, SHARPS, TEA, SUGAR, SOAP, &c, &c, alwaya on hand. AGENTS FOR LIVERPOOL,. LONDON, AND GLOBE FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY NEW ZEALAND ACCIDENT INSURANCE COMPANY NORTH CANTERBURY WOOD WARE COMPANY 8 125 THE PUBLIC TRUST OFFICE OF NEW ZbALAND OFFER BEAT __JDV___VT-_.GHES TO^3^7 ID C rVNT^Q ou^ *° roa^ e . their wills, and deßiring to secure the JL Jlj Xv O v/jLN O faithful execation of thoir last wishes. Tfl TDI7T?QnTvTQ about to marry and make provision by marriage JL\J JTJIIXVOUINO contractor settlement. TO'Q^^'^QA^y]'Q contemplating tho settling of i heir estate, or of a JL HiJ-YOLJJLN O sum or sums of money by trust deed. TO"D17"DO/ r^^VTO desirous of constituting trußts foT charitable or JrJ_ii\DUiNO benevolent objects. Tft CftDCIOM TDIIOTCCO holding moneys m trust for parsons lU rlllU-luN InUOILLQ resident m this colony. All such should obtain detailed information from the PUBLIC RTJSTEE, Custom House Quay, Wellington, or from V ACLAND, BARNS, AFD CO., CHBISTCHTTRCH, . Or D. M. ROSS, TIMARU. New Zealand Fire and Marine Insurance Company Established 1859. CAPITAL— ONE MILLION. THE PREMIEE & WEALTHIEST COLONIAL COMPAJHrY, NOTED FOR PROMPTNESS AND LIBERALITY. FIRE AND MARINE BISKS. ALSO,— BRISKS ON GROWING CROPS^ TiIRESING .MACHINES, &c, accepted at lowest jcurrent rates^ georgb~jam:eson, AGENT, ASHBURTON. mHB Undersigned haa now FOR SALE, m L_RGEor SMALL QUANTITIES— Blue Derwent and Kidney Potatoes, L Field Carrot and Mangold Seeds. GRASS, CLOVER AM TURNIP SEEDS A'i? LOWEST CURRENT RATEB, i _________ Also, a General Assortment of Farm and Station Stores. GEORGE JAMBSOP ASHBUETON AND BAKAIA. J £ ■ — — ■ Si tf\ B / 1\ \ N.Z. INDUSTRIAL GAZETTE A<ST I A^ _! 3 ff JsN\. '»" The blendinc; is entirely &:ten : BhL I CCLO B tffefffllsfl % ded to by Mr. Nelson hiinscir, *** V JL ▼ TT " F £/ jfMsMssSi \ who is a Taster of great experi- B _TM__Ter\ a once, and has had a special f IN THE B *rWt!r~^*&>K. « training m the art." | Bm # _^_n_\W? '» \» lIJ_AJttU _._lvAl<ll 1 r \A* -^ « <\ B #nßnWfflsri\ % " T'tjla fsi-m deserves the snp- y »vrj D I \_t AW # _iSie»l!_cL \ m. portoPall purchasers of Tea \J r\ v-« *^ B / o rffiMEn A % as tho articl ° they ofler is fa SQ «« a^Pissi?ffsi Wk. B "P Rr i°'' to anythinß we _# ff.Qr ' J!«_M___O Wi have seen m this Colony." k\ \& 8 t& fsT#ln V\ PHES3. *t_\\l^ _T §Q r4lPP™t^- *2\ W 1 Mr. Nelson is a pro- 4 OMV* _» MS* ' J^it«'dt:^-'4iL' w_ fessioiwl Taster ana „ THOUGH 81^ i^^yiiy^n % PRICES' ° BY AL_L B/^o^wf^^^^^^i^iMPmf^ntnjr^'^iA^^ to 1 ' §|^* 9/Q Q/ n . feftrtfM^^^^^^^*^^^^^ 38^^^ per Ib, i PORE BLENDED TEAS. ■ AUCKLAND, WE LI GTOM, CHRISTDHURCH, DUNEDIN. \ AGENTS EVERYWHERE, : SOLD IK ABHBXJRTON BY I Elt CARSON, HENRY ZANDER 3 AEd^the principal storekeepers, \



Public Notices* TTEBY little medicine of any other kind V required if LAMPLOUGH'S PYRETIC SALINE is at hand, and taken as occasions arito. It is the cure and PREVENTIVE of most diseases incident to Tropical and Colonial life. It allays thirst and cools and vitalises the blood m a remarkable manner, speedily removing Constipation, Feverish-ess, Fevers, Head- ache, Vomiting, and Liver troubles. Station proprietors, flockmasters, and all residing m up-country stations should be provided witn it. Ask your merchant to send regular supplies with your other stores, as it is invaluable to all . Sold by all medicine vendors. THE ''BED CROSS" PKESERVIN'J COMPANY, Chapel Street, South Yarra, Victoria. i^ANNED Tomatoes, equal to American, \J and at same price ; also Peaches, Pears, Apricots, of the finest quality, and m heavy syrup. AH these goods are manufactured under the supervision of Mr George Jameß Ward, late of California. The Jaroß, Jellies, Pickles, Totnata Sauce, and Assorted Sauces of this Company are well known to be better than any im> ported ; 5 213 THE -—Philadelphia Novelty 1 - — 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. nTHB Novelty Paper Fastener; A full line ■»• of Paper and Letter Clips. The Up? right Clip. Paper Weight and Clip. Note, Letter, and Legal Cap Board Clips. Auto* matic Fountain Penholder. Automatic Fisher (for fishermen.) Novelty Pocket Knife, and Novelty Hunting Knife (operating instan- taneously with one hand.) Ornamental Match Boxes, with bracket hooks (nickel plate, Tucker bronze, and other styles of finish.) Shelf Brackets (for putting up shelves without tocis), with sets of wardrobe hooks attached. Wincing 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 _esign, 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. CHURCHILL'S Syrup of Hypopliosphite of Lime prescribed by the faculty for the cure of Consumption, Chronic Cough and General Debility. IT contains two of the principal In- gradients necessary for building up j Uie 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 Syrup oi HYPOPHOSPHITEB Is real Brain Food, and m oases of Muscular and Nervous Exhaustion hps acquired a world-wide reputation. Each bottle bears D*> Chnrohill's signature. Price, 4fr Prepared only by 1 Swan, Chemist, Rui Castiglione, Paris — ■ - . BAKEE 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 TIMBEK and COAL YAKD, opposite Mr George Jameson's Grain Store* West street, an< are prepared to supply ai 1 aliases of BUILDING MATERIAL, m large or small quantities, to suit purchasers. RED, WHITE, anTBLACKPINE, and TOTARA. GALVANIBED CORRUGATED IRON m all lengths, and beet brands. MOULDINGS, ARCHITRAVES, SKIRTINGS. POSTS and RAILS, STAKES, and all Fencing Material. 00"aL: Westportl Coal, Newcastle Coal, I_o_nt Homers Coal. Fhewood m long or short lengths. Agents m Ashburton for Wilson's Portland Ceme_t and Hydraulic Mmc, NoTfl Address:— BAKER AND CO. OppoiltefUrlG. J AMESON'SIQrain Store



Public Kotlcea " Zealandia'V Boots HAVES the Highest Beputatio- it> the Colonies. ,\c_ou_ced at the Indiao and Colonial Exhibition aa the FINEST m the Whole Exhibition' Fee mbitantial wear they are the BBST IN THE WOBLI* Bay a pair o « ZiEALANDIAS" and you will never tue any other Ow Patented ••PABAQON 800T 1 and " INDBSTRUOTIBLE TOEB. " For Boys and Girls are Splendid Lines for Bard Wear. None are Genui'se uslees* branded on th«8ole And erery pair is absolutely Warranted to give Good Wear. Sold by the leading Boot Dealers and Country Stores throngoout New Zealand, and Wholesale by UGHTBAND, ALLAN & GO. CHRISTCHURCH. STORAGE. _STORAGL WOOL. WOOL. WOOL. fTIHB Undersigned begs to announce to JL his numeroua friends of Ashburton _nd the surrounding distriotß that he has aken over the SEW ZEALAND- LOAN AND MER- CANTILE AGENCY CO.'S STORES IN ASHBURTOiS, Aad is prepared to receive Wool and Grain fc» STORAGE or SHIPMENT. Liberal Cash Advances made on WOOL, GRAIN, SKINS, &c,, In store or con- signed for Sale. WOOLPAOKB and COBNSAOKS at Uie Lowest Prices. TWINE, V CHAFF, O ATB, OILS, LAMPBLACK, &o, GKAIN bought and cold. Laud jhd Estate Agent. ....... AGlffiE^'pß-. H.Z, Loan & Mercantile Agency Co Union In-Bbanote Compaky Bbooh- Sheef Dip, Etc. Newest Improved Threshing Machine! nanced for. IfBED. MAEEIG, _35 Ash burton, Frledlandef Bros. ] WOOL. WOOL. WOOL. I SEASfI!», 1888-89. ' \ We are prepared to make LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES OX THB ENSUING CUP OF WOOL Placed In our hands for sale. Oar Premises being well lighted afford ipeetal advantages for displaying WOOL. No Oommlislon oharged on advances' 1 •and no Commission ohaffted for offering WOOL nnless a sale Is effected, WOOL PACKS LOWEST fc CUREENT RATES. PRIEDLANDER BROS., ' PETER WILLIAMS, +<J5 Auctioneer. { Primp Oamaru Derwent Potatoes Skin Sales. WE HOLD . FOBTNIGHTLY SAXES JOF SKINS THROUGHOUT THE bEASON ON THE FOLLOWING DATES:- , July 27tb, August 10th and 24th Heptember 7th and 21st, October 6th and 19W, November 2nd, I6tb, and 30th SALES OF HOBBES, PIGS, CATTLE, PRODUOB, & FURNITURE OS SATUBDAYS. ;STOCjK SA|LIEIS TUESDAYS. BA^iJA MONTHLY SALB— First Thursday of the Month FBIEDLANDEB BBOS., ySTEB WILLIAMS/ Auctioneer,