The Ashburton Guardian.

PlircE-u^E'PKKIfY ''■

VOL. VII.-N0 1950

A.SHBURTON. FRIDAY, SEPTEMBEB 21. ASBB



Public Notices' BAKEIT~BKOS BUI f.DEfiS, UNDERTAKERS, Ac, . '- oto?.c Wnkawui Ivofid ODd Caes street, (Nkxt Uujstrmj Hotel.) h 0.1 iliiket* n.nd Brown'e Coach "F&oiotf fl valook street; If WHY ! WUATS O'COOTELL DOING NOW? SEALING HORSE CLOTHS frnm ... .„ 16a Od WATERPROOF OILSKIS SUITS from , i2a && OALIOO TBNTS from 12d fid And everything elae m the Trade, eqcolly cheap ; and all bis own make. Let us go and sco P. O'CON NELL'S Al Tent Depot. Where is hia Shop ? Why, CO MP TON'S BUILDING-8 Moore Street, Ashbnrton, 6*2 NOTICE. IN Thanking my numerous Friends and Customers m Tinwald and surround ing. District, for the 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, without connection with any FIRM or PEBSON or m any way as an AGENT for others Soliciting a continuance of your favors, which shall have prompt attention, whether left at the Store or forwarded by my cart, now running the Town ; every morning. Motto: HONESTY and CIVILITY. 5*38 JAMCS GUDSELL. REID and GKttAY, CAMERON STREET, ASHBURTON Makers of IMPROVED D.-FURROW PLOUGHS (Made of Best Hammered Scrnp Iron, and Winner of FirafPrijaat-MoiOouruo Exhibition.) Over 80001 AT ./Over 8000 m use, /Rkduokd Puioes.\ m »'»n. Extra heavy Mould Boards for rough Land m Stock, Eeid and Gray's Turnip Fowers, with or without Guano Sowers ; all aizea, 1 to 16 Coulters, and 7to 14.inches apart ; made to bow turnips and monure'down the same tube, or m two, one following the other. This drill is very specially commended by all those who have used them.-^-Testi- monial just received :— Timaru, lot May. "Messrs Reid and Gray, Dear Sirs, —ln reference to the Turnip and Manure Drill which I purchased. from you m November last year, for George Gray Eu?tsell, ii'sq , Otipun, Timaru, I have pleasure instating that it is the best Drill I'have seen distributing artificial manure, either m dry or damp state ; it never ologe, and easily regulated as to quantity, and diatribufea the manure with perfeot regularity, and gave good satisfaction.— Yours truly, Alex Wyllib. ' Zig-Zag burrows still maintain their reputation as the best general purpose Harrow. Four hundred sets made. an« nually. Newly Improved Chaffoutters all sizes, •viih 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 atjeonda. ■:. Cut three lengths of ohaff.° Portable : Screw-Press and Bagging Chaffcutter, cuts, riddles, elevates, screens and presses into Ihe bag at one operation. 1, 2, 3, and 4 Horse-Powers, simple strong, and easily drawn, universally.naed throughout New Zealand. Jointed Pulverising Disc Harrows, over 700 m uae. No farm should be without them. All sizes from 6ft to 12ft. Grain Drills from 11 to 17 Ooultorß. 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 the premiess. Catalogues free on application at Dnoe- dm or any of our Branohes* 4*163 ASHBURTO GLASS, PAINTS. AND PAPER HA GINGS WAREHOUSE. THE Under igned, having sold i 3 Stock-in-Trade.and Goodwill of thg above Business to James Craigie, Timaru, begs to thank his friends and thr publio for the inrpport accorded to him fo« tho ppft elosron years, und solicits conticf^-i'tci of tho snmo to his successor. J. R. CHAPMAN. James Oraigie PAINTER, GLAZIER, PAPERHANGER SIGN WRITER, &c. and DIRECT IMPORTER OF ALL THF REQUISITES OF THE TRADE, HAVING taken over tho business of Mr J. R. Chapman, I beg to inform the publio of Ashburton and District that 1 will keep a Painter's and Paperhanger's Stock i» keeping with the size and importance of tho Town, and Dis- trict. All orders will receive prompt atten- tion and be carefully executed. Workmen sent to any part of the District. — FOR~SALfc.— Newest designs of PAPERHANGINQS good variety. SHEET GLASS, all sizos, from a 60 40 to a 10 x 8, m 16 or 21 oz or 260z. British Plato, Silvered Plate (for mirrora Eougn Plato, Colored, Obscured, an Ornamental Sheet, Oak Varnish, Carriag' Varnish, &c, White :md Rod Lead Colors, Mixed Feints m Ting Brushe crime 4 &c. Paint mixed to any Bhaae. Advice to quantity freely given. . . ;THB ASHBUETt 'N. GLASS, PAINT& . a K %HIP P-APEBi i ANGINtfS WA» 4 : - house,



Public .Notices REMOVAL. MRS rj miMMO begs to announce O. X to her Patroi.s and the Public generally, that ehe has removed to those more oonimodioua premice*, formerly known as the Lyttelton Boardinghoose, Cameron Street, and troata to merit a fair Bhare of - public patronage by keeping a good Table and a comfortable House. AI: cooking done m his usual good ptylo \,y MnS. Timmo. 7*lll jf?l T q f*A PER day to be mndo h } - dDx owtt peraoni of elthar Bex \v. tlie.l: own localities, at work for ua New bueiceaa All meet with wonderful sue- beae. Any one cap do the work. Oapit'l bot rfq-ilred. We will start you. On'ti? »rorth £1 mailed free. The employment m particularly adapted to the region (d which thin publloatton olrcut^tca. B <tb «nd glrla earn nearly a much as men. Full partica'ars ard inftruotions mailed free. Now is tho time — don't delny, bat write to us at onoo. Address Stlnaoo and Co., Portland, Maine, United States. 8 106 '. ■ G. W- T ATLOB & G Ol General Auctioneers, Land and Estate Agents, 20, Collina Street, Weat, Melbourne, Are prepared to undertake Sales of Free- hold Proporty, I.' ousebold Fornituro, Mer ! chandise, etc. Liberal advances made on goodo for unreserved fale. Monthly lista of Properly for Bale, or to let, issued free. Loans negotiated, A.bsontees represented, li Buronces efftcted, charges moderate, settlements prompt. Land sales con- ducted. 7 100 110 MEET THE TIMES. C TRUCKLE, PROPKIEs-fOR of tho Prince Albert Boarding - House, Wills Street, Ashburton, aext Oddfellows' Hall, while thanking bis many briends and Customers for their liberal support for the past 10 years, solicits a continuance of the same. Board and Lodging, 16s, 18s pei week, or 3s per day, dinners only, 4s per week, , Good accommodation for Families, and private rooms; for Ladies. 7 52 MUSIC. / REDUCTION IST TERMS. Lessons from £1 Is per Quarter. MR J. B. BHOOKS is prepared to re- ceive _ pupils for Piano, Organ, Violin, Singing and Voice Production, from June Ib*-., at -greatly reduced terms, Pupils can have Lesßons at their own j homos (no extra charge), or at Mr Brooks residence, Peter t'trcot. The Quarter commences from any date. 1 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. BROOKS, 6+62 . Peter Street. 30,000 FKUIT TKEES. No Christchiirch WooHy Aphis or liaugiora Scale Blight. THOS.~SEAL,Y NURSERYMAN, ASHBURTON HAS now. ready for this Sonsons Planting by far the largest and Best Stock of Fruit Trees m Cauterbury, probably m the Colony, consisting of — APPLE TREES PEAR TREES PLUM TREES. PEACH TREES CHERRY TREES APRICOT 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 SHELTISK TR&EH, Rose 3, tJrna mental 'Irees, Shrubs, Roots, &o, &c. * great variety. MESSR S J. SEALY & CO., Feedsmei East stroe k continue to act on my beha' m Town, a nd all orders, &c, entrusted to them Bhall have prompt attention. ; DEROP p TIVJ? PiUOED CATALOGUES ON APPLICATION, THOMAS^EALY, Bivor Bank, Ashburton Fronting south approach to Traffic Bridg 9 D. McFarlane, GROCER, ASHBURTON. MY MANY THANKS ARE Tendered to my numerous Ona tomerß and the Pnbllo generally for ho liberal eupport accorded me at my Clearing Sale laat Saturday, and also to my ERBt Street Patrons who found their w&y to Burnott Bttect, my CASH TAKINGS showing conclusively that they have not deßorted me. I hereby beg to Inform all that aa my aalo bo far has been suoh a suoceaa I intend continuing It for another FOUR WBEKS, during *hlch time my Customers will have the advantage of buying Gooda without the extra duty of the new Tariff placed thereon (a3 now charged by other Btores.) Therefore you may depend upon getting BARGAINS. It la a great pleasure to me to ccc my Customers walking out my establishment with large Parcels and smiling faces for a Bmall outlay, and I confidently assert — without guah, blow, or bunkum-— that I sell twenty-five per cent, cheaper than ANY OTHER HOUSE 3, and shall continue to do bo for another Mouth, Therefore Don't delay, Purchase while yon may, And lay m a stock for a rainy day. D. I c FARLANEi WHOLESALE AND FAMILY ; GROCER, .?. ONLY ADDRESS— BURNEET STREETJ l , : ...•,.. ;. Ashburton, |



Public Notices. /I E. M. BLAKE, ARCHITECT, OmoE : Montgomery't Baildinga, East etroot; Estrange : Bdrnbtt Street. 884 "sHtiU Srolfcb AL" and FIREWOOD DEPOT. RC< F>EAN bega to Inform Mb • )O« J3 frienda and the public generally that m consequence of the great tcoreaae In the prioj of Coal, he haa secured a oonalgnment of the celebrated Kattan- ga a Coal, cheaper, cle*cer, and f>r auperior to tfewoastle Coal. Also m Stook — .Jlount Somerß, fiJalvern, Weat- port, and Newcastle Oo«l. Firewood, Poat and Rails, Stakea, Strainers, c o , etc., Oata, Bran, Sharpa, Potatoes, Chaff, Ohlokwheat, etc. R. S. BEAN, Weßfc Streat. ~ 20 TONS CLOVER SEEDS CLOVER SEEDS CLOVER SEEDS WE are now landing, rx "Aorangi" from London, our new Season's 01over3, Turnips, Garden, and Flower Seedu, whioh we h*ve procured dtrept from the GROWERS. They are of tho choicest quality, being thla Seoaon'a crop, and are therefore fresh and reliablk. We will forward Bamplea to any addreßS on application, bo that Intending pur- chaoera can teat the germinating quality for their owd satisfaction, ALSYKE OF OVER, RAPE. WBITE OLOVKR, MUSTARD COW GRASS, TURJSIPd,- RED CLOVER, MANGOLD, TIMOTHY, CARROTS Wo have also Perennial Ryegraßß and Oeckofoot for Bale m large or email quan- tities, latest novelties m Garden and Flower Seeds, from that well known Lon- don firm, James Carter and Oompant. Empty Iron Tanka ai d Oaac-B for sale. J. SEALY~and CO., (Late Seal Bros.) 7 GREAT EXCITEMENT 1 1 1 WHERE? AT HAVES & : COS BECAUSE they muat CLEAR AT AN ENORMOUS SAORIFIOIii £2000 Worth of Gooda In a Month, andj'.to do this they muat give Gooda at Prlcea nevei heard of m Afchbuttou, Bargains. Bargains. Bargains., . In every Department, coridiflting of — Dreaaeß, Velveteens, Flarmelß, Blanketa Calico, Shirtings. Oorseta, Hata and Jackets, Ulatera, Skirts, Clothing, Boota, &c, &o The whole to be offered at STARTLING PRICES that mast command a Great Salo. P.S. — You are kindly Invited to Inspect the Pioda and compare prices. Hayes aui Go,, and East Street A RB IT TIT ON; H, J. WOOD & Co. BTATIONERS' HALL, tfriedlandor'B Buildings, Ashborton. BOOKS, Commercial and (*^n t Stationery, Account Books, &.*.* BOOKS BY EYBRY 5f MUSIC. JPlanoß, Harmoniums, Accordeon Ooucertlnas, Violins, Banjoa, &o , &o New Songß and Muolo of every deacrlptlon A largo quantity of Mualc (Sheet and Booka) slightly soiled, to be sold at a Great Sacrifice. FANCY GOODS Writing Oaßea and Deeko, Scrap, Phot;" and Fern Albums, Work Boxes, Puree" Card Oases, Pocket Books, Photo Frames and every description of Fancy Stationery Writing, Printing, and Wrapping Paperß In any quantity. < Any Book out of etook proouceS irom our Chrlstchurch Establishment, the Stook of whioh la one of the Largest and Beal Aoaorted In the Colonies, or flora London Agency. A special Discount allowed to Llbnt; and School Committees^ 11. J.-WOOD & C(l STATIONERS' HALL,



Public Notices. HOPE FORTH E DEAF. —Nicholson' Improved Patent Artificial Ear Drums. The only sure, easy, and unseen device coed to permanently restore hearing. Reoommended by polentlfio men of Europe and Amerioa. Write for free illustrated description book to J. H. Nicholson, Lincoln's Inn Chambers, William Btreet, Melbourne. ASHBURTON "GUARDIAN.', 1 DUNEDIN AGENCY. jIiTR R. T. WHEELER, Stafford Street, Dunedln, haa been appointed our Agent and will be able to arrange terms with advertiser for contract advertiee* tnentg. TjlOR the Blood istheLife— Clark's world JP famed Blood Mixture, warrauted to oleanse the blood from all impurities from whatever causes arising. For scrofula, scurvy, sVin and blood dieesses, and scores of all kinds ita effects are marvel- lous. Thousands of testimonials. Sold m bottles 4s 6d and lls each ty chemists, and patent medicine vendors everywhere bole proprietors : The Lincoln and Midland Counties Drug Co , Lincoln, England 1 11 THE ASHBTJBTON Woollen Manufacturing Co., Ltd. SUBSCRIBED CAPITAL, £11,000 DIRECTORS: G. If. Greenwood, Chairman, Geo. . Jameson C. J. Hauper H. FBIJ3DLANDER A, HARBISON John Okb D. H. Brown. finHE Directors are prepared to receive DEPOSITS at the followlag ratea of Interest : — If fixed for 12 montha seven per cent If fixed for 6 montha aix per cent If deposited at coll fivo percent J. H. TWENTY MAN, Secretary. LEVIATHAN RAILWAY mKMPE,RANOE TJOTEL (Oppbßlte the Railway Station), DUNEDIN MRS SILK - - Proprietress, Bega to inform her friends and the Public generally that she haa the above Holal, and reßpeclfully solicits a share of their support. ■ The Hotel la the largest and moat com- modious of Ua kind m Dunedin, and oan offer accommodation Dot to be excelled ; having been thoroughly renovated sluce the new proprietress took possession ; and will now be found moat comfortable. VISITORS Will find every civility and acoommoda* tloo, and the aim of the Proprietress will be to give her patrons every satisfaction. N.B, — Refreshments can be obtained,. Id the ahape of Tea, Ooffee, and Cocoa on arrival: and Gaests wlahlng to go a* ay by early train can depend on being called In ample time, If they will only mnke their wlahes known. 4 156 H.&E. Oraigiiead WISH TO ANNOUNCE TO THEIR CUSTOMERS TffAT THEY HAVE REMOVED TO COLEMAfI'S BUILDINGS, TANCEED STKEET. — ALSO— That they have now m Stook a Large and Varied Assortment of TWEEDS, COATINGS,. &c, suitable for the present SeaaoD, STYLES AND FIT ALL THAT OAN BE DESIRED E&K.CRAIGHEAD TAILOES, TANORED STREET, A SH BURTON. ASHBURTON JIGH SCHOOL. ESTABLISHED 1881. Teaching Stah*. Boys' School,— -Mr J. E. Buchanan, lat B. A., Univeralty College, London. Girls' School.— -Miss SaundSrs, Canter- bury College, Ohilatohnrch j Miss Gbubb, Trinity College, Dnblln. AT thlß Inatltutlon pnpila of both hava the opportunity of acquiring the elements of a liberal edu- cation. The eubjeota of Study are those usually taught at Secondly Sohooln ; but the ordinary courae may be modified to meet special cases, if iv the Intereat of the Pupila auoh a plan la judged advis- able. The year la divided into th* terms. All fees are payable In advaLus. per term Pupllß under 12 yearß of age ... £& 2a „ over 12 years of ago ... £2 16a Mualo (extra) ... ... ... £1 la Fee or attending music (only), ... £2 2a Drawing and Painting (only) ... £1 la A term's notice required before the removal of a pnpll. . • l For further details apply to the Head- i«n»Bter. . . ■ ■■ _ k The third' term commences on SI ON* FDAY the 17th September* v



J. QUANE & CO., HAVELOCK STBEET, — HAVE FOE S A LX — i^LOVEBS— Red, White, Cowgrasa, ond Alsyke, MANGOL and CARROT SEEDS y^ this Season's importation. BUTTON'S GARDEN SEEDS, EARLY ROSE POTATOES, SEED OATS AND BARLEST BUTTER KEGS and FIRKINS, CHURNS, TUBS, BUCKETS, &0., mad« by James Garmichaol, Ranglora OATS, CHAFF, BRAN, SHARPS, TEA, SUGAR, SOAP, &c, &a, always 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 1 RUST OFFICE OF NEW ZEALAND OJSTFER, REAT ADVANTAGES TOI^t7DC^\T\TC k° ut to ma ko their wills, and desiring to Becure the Jl JIiIvDUIN O faithful execution o£ thoir last wishes. TO"p■^T^QA^U■Q about to marry and make provision by niarriago i XjjAOUIiO contractor settlement. rpA T3I?TDCOIVrQ contemplating the settling of their estate, or of a IU JIJ2jJCvO\JIiO sum or Bums of money by trust <l9ed. dosiroua of constituting trusts for charitable or A JIiJtvOUJND ■ benevolent objecta. Tfl CfIDCIPM TDIIOTCCQ holding moneys m trust for persons IU rUni-lUll inUOIILLO resident m this colony. All such should obtain detailed information from the PUBLIC RUSTEE, Custom House Quay, Wellington, or from ACLAND, BARNS, AFD CO., CHRISTCHTTRCH, Or D. M. ROSS, TIMARU. . New Zealand Fire and Marine Insurance Company Established ... ... ... 1859. CAPITAL ONE MILLION. THE PEEMIEB & WEALTHIEST COLONIAL COMPANY, NOTED FOR PROMPTNESS AND LIBERALITY. ' FIRE AND MABINB BISKS. ALSO,— ' RISKS ON GROWING CROPS. TiIRES^TG ;MACHINESr &c., accepted at lowest current rates; * GEORGE JAMESON, ° AGENT, ASHBURTON. mHE Underalgned han now FOR SALE, la LARGE or SMALL QUANTITIES— Blue Derwent and Kidney Potatoes, * < «^— .^— «. - . . ■ . Field Carrot and Mangold Seeds. GRASS, CLOVEB AND TUBNIF- SEEDS AT LOWEST CURRENT RATES, Also, a General Assortment of Farm and Station Stores. GEORGE JA ME SOT* ASHBUETOK AND BAKATA. B. tW\ B #I\ INDUSTRIAL GAZETTE ▲ AIW ' I <N 31 f Mk\. ltt " The blendiiif-; is entirely i.'.len- BSL 1 BCLO tt fA^^ffl- % ded to by Mr. Nolson himself, V*F~ m. ▼▼▼'▼ jg W^^^Sh. who is aT.istor of picnt cxp-^ri- mm «TfioA^c'nk onco, ant) has had a speci.il I M Tl— IP JB Mr&m J&s^^bSk 'training m tha art/ UN inc. m /vS^fflA TIMATIU HER ATI). I/I - Mf M r^lfnr ''S'™"! \ "Thfsfli'm deserves tlinsnr • w\w f\ Q 1 \\ B M \ portcifaHijiiichaseisol'Tci; \j w% *-- *^ B M iNiIeSpSWF^ j\ >» as the article they oiler is MV Mf* LJfSnwfe^i'SV superior to nnythinfi v.-c Mf f*o 03^^60"^ have seen m this Colony." . \Xy M Mi? ™TEXSTOri Tft\ % PREB3. B i°? U§tefSSfc>- "*\ "Mr- Nelson is a pro; THOUGH Jr^jf^^^^^S^^^^^^JL 'pRICES: PURE BLEMDED TEAS? AUCKLAND, WE LI 6TO?J, UiR!ST3HUROH, DUNEOIN. AGENTS EVERYWHERE.; SOLD IN ASHBURTdN BY E E CARSON, HENRY ZANDER [ 6 i And the principal storekeeperSt



Public Notices. TTERY little medicine of any other kind , V required if LAM PLOUGH'S PYBETfO SALINE is at hand , and taken as occasions arise. 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, flockmasters. and all residing m up-country staiiona tmould be provided with it. Ask your merchant to send regular, supplies with your other stores, as it fa invaluable to all. Sold by all medicine vendors. THE "BED CROSS" PRESERVING COMPANY, Chapel Street, South Yarra, Viotoria, SCANNED Tomatoes, equal to American, V^ and at same price ; also Peaches, Pears, Apricots, of the finest quality, and m heavy By tup. All these goods are manufactured under the supervision of Mr George James Ward, late of California. - The Jama, Jellies, Pickles, Tomata Sauce, and Assorted Sauces of this Company are well known to be better than any im- ported, 5 213 • THE i —Philadelphia Novelty — ' MANUFACTURING CO., t 1432, 1434, 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 1 Patented American novelties, In Stationers' Specialities & Light Hardware. *T*HE Novelty Paper Fastener; A full line J- of Paper and Letter £lips. The Up- r 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 Boites, with bracket hooks (nickel plate, Tucker bronze, and other styles of finish.) SheK Brackets (for putting up shelves without toeSs), with sets of wardrobe hooks attached. Mincing Knives, with one, two, and three blades. Staples for binding pamphlets and papers. Suspension Ring Staples for hanging up show cards, etc. The Celebrated Madame Louie Hair Crimper, etc. All goods new m design, novel m operation, protected by patent, better finished, better working, and lower m price than other goods of die 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 1 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. CHUBOHILL'S Syrup of Hypophospbite 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 the Human Frame, and whioh are con- sidered deficient m the above oompleints, viz., Phosphorus and Lime, It cannot bo too highly recommended for Delicate Children, Dr. Churchill's Compound Syrup of HYPOPHOSPHITES Is real Brain Food, and m oases of Muscular and Nervous Exhaustion hps acquired a world-wide reputation. Each bottle bears Dfr % Churchill's signature. Price, 4fr Prepared only by Swan, Chemist, 1 Bub Cabtiglionb, Paris BAKER ANDOO. TIMBER AND GOAL MERCHANTS, * WEST STREET, ASHBURTON, I "TVESIRE to announce to the Inhabitants I \j of Ashburton and surrounding districts that they have opened a TIMBEK I and COAL YAHD, opposite Mr George I Jameson's Grain Store, West street, and I are prepared to supply ai 5 nl^sses of I BUILDING MATERIAL, m large or I small quantities, to suit purchasers. RED, WHITE, anTBLAOK¥IN» f and TOTABA. I GALVANISED CORRUGATED IRON I m all lengths, and best brands. I MOULDINGa""AROHITRAVES, SKIRTINGS, I POSTS and RAILS, STAKES, and all j Fenclhg Material. COAL: I Westpoit] Coal, Newcastle Coal, kcrant I Bomers Coal. Fhe wood m long or j short lengths. Bt | Agents m Aehburton for Wilson's ] Portland Oemefit and Hydraulio Mme. I Notk Address :— ■ BAKER AM) CO. I OppoiHelMrlG. JAMESON'BJQrain Store 4 West stwet, \%



Public Notlceß Boots HAVE the Highest Beputatia Id iUColoniei. aUAonnced ai the Indiaa and Colonial Exhibition ac the FINEST, ifi the Whole Exhibition* ' For aniMtantialweu they are the BEST j IN THE WOBLD. Buy a pair o i «ZEiIiANDIAS" and you will never i oie any other Brand. i Ow Patented ««PABAQON 800T 1 •od riNDESTRUOTIBLE TOEB." For Boys and Girls are Splendid Lines for Hard Wear. I None are Genuine unleea" branded on ; theßole \ ••■•■ ■ r- -^ J Anderery pair is absolutely Warrante-) to give Good Wear. Sold by the leading Boot Dealers and Country Stores througdout New Zealand, ' and Wholesale by UGHTBANO, ALLAN & GO. CHRISTCHURCH. ' , 2 STORAGE. _STORACL WOOL. WOOL. WOOL. s rTTBE Undersigned begs to annonnce to JL his numerous friends of Ashburton • and the surrounding districts that he has . aken over the NEW ZEALAND LOAN AND MER- CANTILE AGENCY CO. 'B STOBES IN ASHBURTON, And i prepared to receive Wool and Grain itx STORAGE or SHIPMENT. ] Liberal Cash Advances made on WOOL, GBAIN, SKINS, &0,, m store or con- sumed for Salo. . ; ' and COBNSACKS at the Lowest Prices , r TWINE, I CHAFF, a OATS, C OILS, I ; LAMPBLACK, &o \ QKAIN bought and sold. j LJJTO AND EsTAIB.AaBKT« v AGENT FOR— a B.Z.Loan&ttercantileAgencyCo \ XJRION IUBUBAKOK OpM?AWY BKwke'b Shkbp Dip, Km Newest Improved Threshing Machines ""^'VSED. MAEEIG, ] I 85 Ashburton. I Frledlander Bros. j WOOL.I iWOOL. WOOL. J Sbasot, 1888-89. ' [ We are prepared to make LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES ON THE ENSUING CLIP OF WOOL Placed In oar hands for sale. Ob? Premises being well lighted afford special advantages for displaying WOOL. No Commission charged on advances" sad no Commission charged Ifor offering WOOL unless a sale is effected, WOOL PAOKS AT LOWEST. CURRENT BATES. ; FBIEDLANDER BBOS , ' PETER WILLIAMS, g35 Auctioneer. , Prime Oamaru Perwent* Potatoes roßAW i^^jraEg&g£ OWNIH Skin Sales. WE HOLD FOBTNIGHTLY SALES ' SKINS •PHROUGfiOUT THE bEASON ON 1 ■•THE FOLLOWING DATES:- July 27tb, August 10th and^th eentambec 7th and 21st, October sth and wS^Noyember 2nd, 16tb, and 30th SALES OF HOBSES, PIGS, CATTLE, PBODUOE, & FUBNITURE OH SATUBDAYS. STOCK SAJUES OH TUESDAYS. '' VbAKAIA MONTHLY SALE-^First Thursday of the Month FBIEI)LAOTER BBOS., JRTEB WILLIAMS, / Auctioneer,