The Ashburaton Guardian.

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VOL. VIl.-No 1813

ASHBURTON, THUBSDAT, APBIL 12. ISBB



: BAKER~"BitOS BUILDERS, UNi>BKTAKBR3, &c, Corns: Wakanui Road vnci Caaa ,BtTeet, (^KXT (jEKTUATi ROTC-Ii) * Or at TlaL-cr end Jirowr'e Coach Factory .Hrvelcck street 11 Jl » <L. Jr.\J JL JL Z.KJ --. WISHES to inform t>!s numeronß Cu3torar-rfi of Arhbnrton District that ho is prepared to GRIST GRAIN la a-'yqnsnaty at. red need RATES. Satia- faotiou eusrantccfl GEUS'I^G done for Fatmoi3 by vttarn ; ycod FLOUR gnarr.Gtocd WHEAT for" GRLSTINQ may bo de'ivecl r.t iho Tiianglo Bakery aa uaua*. BRAN and SHARPS m Stock, npRE respective bnaineaaaa of Mr Oh 1 Neate end Mr A. Kastnitzsr, have been amalgamated, and with a view of obviating the donble expenditnre In- curred m carrying on TWO X r stabHsh- menta, will m future be cohdtroted m the premisea lately occupied by Mr Kam- -'• mitzbr, nnder the atyle or firiu of Tie fisiitoton Drug. Company, LIMITED. Having effected thia, the new Company are determined ta give the pablio the fall ... benofil of the reduced coat !n worktag. exuensea, by oappJyJng ail DRTTGQaad MEDICINES at a much lower scale ai^ : chargea tharHieretofore. Patent aneUprc*, prietary articha m conßtant naa, will b*^ : ' SOLD at specially LOW figorea. Thß; \-. quality of every DRUG uaed m Medicine' will be of the very beat obtainable. A thoroughly competent aaslstant willrealde on the premiacß, and the convenionce of onatomera carefully atuiled m every way. Ashburton Drug Company, Ld,, J. M. CAMBRIDGE, 8*92 . Manager A SHBUBiTpirVBACINaV ; f * f THURSDAY "id FRlßij - APEIL 19th and 20th, 1888. First Bans on c;c'i D.iy to otart at 12.30 p.m. PREsinrsT— IS. G- Wii^ht. Viob-Prbsi. \u25a0 DESTS— J. G-i-^g tind W. U Walker. TiiWAliua— (J W- Pnrnoi!, J.O N. Gripe. W. B ih mhirt, n. MCm, T. Leahy' W. Lytt4toQ. Juboß— itfarthow Stitt. ' Stabter— T. Icahr; Hardioappbrs— The GoiLiuiitteo. Clerk op ihh £oaleß— - T. IS. Upton, Clerk ok the Course-^ A. Hcwson. TitKASURHR— D. Thorn ob. ."; P R O Gf R A M2TE. '" \u25a0\u25a0 First Day. - ,\u25a0 - -s. •, 1. Bandioap Hurdle Raob, of 40 eovs: th«i fecund horso to receive 5 bovh from the atako, . p.vor .light ot htiilee, abotifc r ßit 6in ; high. Nomination, i'aovii ' accfiy/tftnee, 1 soy. Two inilea. s *•• '•'*?*' 2. WAKANtri Stakes Ha^dioap, -of 25:Hova' 1 Nomination, 15s ; acceptance, 10s. Oca and fi quarter miles. District hoiacsonly. 3. ABHBPRTON AUTtTMN HANDICAP, of 66 EOV3 ; second horac to roceiva 5 eovs from «>-a stake. Nomination, 1 gov } acoaptance^ 1 7 toy. Ono and a half miles. 4. Poar Stakes, of 10 soys. Entrance, 10b, to bo mndo to tho Secretary immediately ef te>- tho Anlumn Handicap is run. Catch weights. Tho winner to be sold iuiiue» diateJy aftor tho raco for 15 sovt, any aurplua to go to tha funda of the Olnb. Hnlf a mile. \u25a0 -; ', 6. Disthiot Wemer Handicap, of 20 bo va. KomJnation, 10s ; acceptance, 10s. Mini- nram weight, 9st. D : alrict horees only, Ono nnd a hnlf mile. , ; 6. Flying Handicap, of 26 Wa. Nomination, 1 aov j acceptance, 10d. Three quarters of a mile. Second Day. - [ ' 1. County Hurdle Race Hakdioap, of 26 bovb ; the second horso to. rscoivo 3 boys from the strike. District horses only, Ova- cis flights of hnrdios, abont Bft 6in high. Nomination, 16s ; acceptance, 10a, One mile and a half. 2> Granp Sttand Handicap, of 45 eovaf EceoaJ nora.> to rcc.iva 6 eova irooj thft. Etake. J 1 bcv > acoeptarice, 1 i boy. One railc " " \u25a0'""*• 3; Fandicav Timb Trot fiu ea^dlo), of % Fova. JSi-iniiuiticn, 10-i ,- acreptanco, sa, We^hb not 1- m than lOst. PnU and go. Wfltrict homos only. Three milea. 4; Hauvest Handio c, of 26 f»ova; aecand horae to rccoiva « tsova from tho Btake, Nominati-in.iSs ; auccptance, 10a. Diatriot ho-eea on'.y. Thn;o quarters of a mile. 6. Open Welter Handicap, of <56 boys : the second horae to receive 8 govs from tho stake iSomLnat.ion, 1 boy; acceptance. 1 soy- Minimnm weight, 9sb. One and a quarter miles. Totalisator .Stakes, of 25sova. Entrance 10;; to be mrdo to the friecjetfiry" ini'meV ciately aftor Iho Welter Handicap is run. ill,? vinntr to le sold immediately aflej tho rnco, tho whole of the nrccceda to go to the fnndß of th-3 Club. Minimum wek'hr,B3t Five 'ur'onga. Any over* \u25a0weight above 2>bs to be declared. RDSJE3 AK3) ELGUL&riONa. 1 Thr? Mpf-t.ing will be hold nnfar tha Rulet of RiU'iug and th.; Achbuiton Kacing Club Rules 2 No entry will ha received except on condi'.ion*; th.nt r»;i dvputua, claims, and objeo- tionß arising onfc of the r.cing sha-l be decided by the L J ten arris, or whom th-.'.y may appoint. Thci;\ decision f.n pll points connected-wUh tho - carrj ing out. of tin •» pr^pr.mnio to bo final, 8. A district horeo sliall mean any horse t.hr.t has been cc.unaonly resident m the district botweon tho rivera Kolwyu nad Opihi, from 19th January, ISSB, md np to the data of the forthcoming Meeting, and owned by a person «hb has resided m the. eaid district " durinrrthn saxe period. 4. Five per cent, will be deduced from the grocn of ail moneys p -yabie m ai.:cordanc; with thm prr.jrrtuxirae f;r th i::;p!is:: of tl>o course. 0. All nomin-rt^oiiH ,i:U . •.(;:. ;pt.',yct;a to go to the funds of tho'livh. C. : rotting linc^, — B>:rt-ro3 mnst trot t;; the enti'sfafs'.ion of ttio. \l t;p-c: NOiilNA-TIO^S. vll nomination s to bo ; v .cco:rpinict3 by fee name, fijje, and detjuiiptio:, of horse, and colon' of the rider, must b.^ m the ha, 'is of the reare»y Ury nor. lfiiijr thm 9 p.m. 011 Tuesday , ; Marb^, WEIGHTS. : , Weights for tho ih?b tay'a handicaps will be (IcL-hu'ed en Moiul.vy, April 9 v h. Weights for the second duy'a handicapa will be declared afc 9 o'clock on- the evening o the ih&t day 'a racing AOCi PTANCEB; Acceptances for tun first day's handicaps mnst be mnrle to Secretary net later than 9 p.m on Monday, A"fil 10,^888, Acceptanc?B for the second dcvy'B handicapn at 10 o'clock on theoeviuing of tho liist day't racing, , \u25a0; \u25a0" Oi O. FOOKJ3, . l * Beoretnry



I'ubiic Notices. F. H. von SCHOENEBERG, FRENCH POLISHER. CABINETMAKER, UFHOLSTERE'I, AND UNDERTAKE W, HAS opened m Premises (next W, Patching) East etreet, <Mid iicpes to roceive a fair sharG of public support, being prepared to MAKE FURNTTURE any design to order at CURISTCHUROH RATE 3. Pianos a»d Furniture re- polißhed at very low rate 3, ASHBURTON. mHE pENTRAL TJOTEL, Proprietor W, Eedmond A Comfortable Family and Commercial Hotel Private Suites for Families Good Billiard Eoom. Drinks at Front Bar, 3d. Lunch Free at 12 o'clock. Choicest Brands of Liquors. Special terms per week, As. Byron says — 1 never, no, I never, Saw any man so yellow, How's your liver ? (Yellow Dwarf.) TAKE MOORE'S PILLS, Christchurch, March 9th, 1887. I am happy to testify to the value of your Liver and Stonicchic Pills, having used them for the last fourteen years, and can recommend them to every household with every confidence. — J. Q. Gabforth. Sola Agent for Ashburton,— OHAS. NEATE, Pharmaceutical Chemist, 7 166 VERY little medicine of any other kind required if LAMPLOUGH'S PYRETIC SAI-INE is at hand, and taken as occasions arit-o. it is tho cure aud PREVENTIVE ot most diseases incident to Tropual and Colonial life. It allays thirst and cools and vitalises the blood m a remarkable manner, speedily removing Constipation, Feverishnes3, Fevers, Head-, ache. Vomiting, and -Liver troubles, fetation proprietors, flockmasters, and all residing m up-country stations ahould be provided with it. Ask your merchant to send regular supplies with your other stores, as it is invaluable to all. Hold by all medicine vendors. *V O MEET THE T J C. TRUCKLE, PROPRIETOR of the Prince Alborl I Boarding - House, "Wills Streot, Aehburton, next Oddfellowß' Hall, while thanking his many t'riends and Cuatoruera for their liberal support for the paat 10 years, solicits a continuance of the same. Board and Lodging, 16s, 18s pei week, or 3s per day. Tinners only, 4a per week. Good accommodation for Families, and private rooms for Ladies. 7 52 EL & E. Oraighead BEW TO ANNOUNCE THAT THEY HAVE REMOVED TO FRIEDLANDERSV BUILDINGS, CORNER OF EAST & MOOEE STBEFTS. And further that they have JUST RECEIVED an assortment of tCOTOH TWEEDS, sui'ablo f,T tho coming Soaaon. Also, — A small Assortment of MERCERY. HAVES '& COS Great Salvage Sale JUST COMMENCED. WRECK op the « MAY QUEEN." HAVES AND CO., DRAPERS, HAVING purchased lar.-ely from the wreck of tho " May Queen, "they are m a position to offer to the public the whole of these Purchases at ASTONISHING PRICES, FOR CASH ONLY. CALL EARLY AND SECURE THE BARGAINS. Hayes and Co., | ARCADE]



THE PUBLIC TRUST OFFICE OF NEW ZEALAND OFFERS GREAT AJD"VAJ>TTA.GESS TOX)T?P QniVfQ al}out t0 make their wilJs » and desirin g to seenr ° tae L JL AO\J V{ O faithful execution of their last wishes. about to marry and make provision by marriage JTI-iJaOUIND contractor settlement. TOPp I T^OJ^l\fC contemplating the settling of their estate, or of a 1 J-iXYOUJ.no sum or Bums of money by trust deed. TO"^^7'PC^^^V^C desirous of constituting trusts for charitable or JT JLIAOUIIO benevolent objects. Tft CfIDCIPM TDIIOTCC-0 holding moneys m trnst for persons I U rUffLluN I nUO I ttO resident m this colony. All such should obtain detailed information from the PUBLIC TRUSTEE, Custom House Quay, Wellington, or from ACLAND, BARNS, AFD CO., OHRISTCHTTRCH, Or D. M. ROSS, TIMARU. 6 THE LARGEST STOCK OF COLONIAL CLOTHING IN THE ASHBURTON COUNTY. A SPECIAL LINE OF ASHBUBTON TWEED SUITS AT 47s 6d KAIAPOI TWEED TEOUSERS 10s 6d HABVESTEBS' MOLESfOTS FROM. 5s lid MITCHELL & TIMER 'TANCRED STREET. THE "~~ ASHBURTON WOOLLEN T\ A TTI^T? A ¥]) P,O TLIMITED ) TIMBER AND COAL MERCHANTS, -m^poq-rrq WJtBT STEEET> \u25a0pECBIVED m large or email suras at ** ° n D L w l ' Jti the following rates of interest :- yv EBIJOB to aDnounco to the inhabitants Six per cent if fixed for 6 months. JJ f Ashbimon and Burrounding Seven per centiftased for 12 months ££ riotß thftt tbey haye opeQe(l a TIMBKI^ -rr c-piuprw nnd COAL YAKD, opposite Mr George -\u0084. n - nnwirun, Jameson's Grain Store. West street, aud 9t56 tjccoetar y- are prepared to supply all classes of BUILUING MATERIAL, m large or email quantities, to suit purchasers. * RED, WHITE, anTsLACK PINE, and TOTARA. GBEAT SALE galvanised corrugated iron, m all lengths, and best brands. ' 0F MOULDINGS, ARCHITRAVES, *-* i j. «i -» BKIRTINGS. Bankrupt Stock.. poBTs Bnd EAI - STAKE3 _ mi all Fencing Material. of COAL: t-v £-4f $-v • . Westport Coal, Newcastle Coal, Mount DraPCrV, DlOtlllllS, Somers Coal. Fuewooa m long or * * * ° ) ehort lengths. IAND — Agent 3 m Ashburton for Wilson's ,__ f-^ rT . f-^ Portland Cement and Hydraulic Lime. ( Jt> v-) v-/ JL k!!!7a xt : Notk Addkess :— \u25a0 — BAKER AND CO. Opposite Mr G. JAMESON'S Grain Store, ANDREW ORR having securedjthe West street. IJIB Stock o£ A. C, PRICHARD at a great reduction from Invoice Cost, will offer it to the Public on WEDNESDAY, DEC: 28xh, lAI Unh<a,d of Prices. WINDMILLS! «BT. lemeroboriirEhDAY, th<27th DEC WTTSiriMTT T ' akdbbw obb. To suit Everyone. J. & T. DA2STKS, LICHFIELD STHEET, ASHBURTON JBIGH SCHOOL. Aro BUpplying WINDMILJJ g at PRIOES ESTABLISHED 1881 . which will make Hand-pomping Teaching Stakf, a thing of the past. Boys' [School.— Mb. J. E. Buchanan, Ist B. A. , Unlvereity College, London. ». Giris 1 School.— Miss Satjndbrs, Canter- bnry College, Ohriatohuroh ; Miss THE SPECIAL, from £5 10b Gbtjbb, Trinity College, Dublin. __ AT thfs inßtltution pupils of both TH E SAMPLE, from £8 10s Aexeß have the opportunity of acquiring the 'elements of a liberal edu- Or] oatton. The subjects of Study are those usually taught at, Sncondwy School ; but TITAN MILL and SYPHON' the ordinary course may be modified to meet special cnaeß, If Id the interest of PUMP, from £15 the Pupils auoh a plan ia judged advla able. At the Girls School provision has been made by tho Teaching Staff to give loßßono T/«vl> /~* T5 4. 11 In Muslo and Painting to Yonng Ladles J OHII VJT, XvßStGlly no! attending the other Classes m the 1 School, who may desire Inntruction In theea subjects. Tho Physical Training of AftFTJT AKUnrrnTrk-vr the Pupils la not overlooked. Calisthenics AUfcttr, AfoHBURTON; for the Glrlu, and Military DrUl for the Boys, are parts of the School oonrße. The year la divided into three terms. All fees are payable m advance. For Pnplla under 12 yearß of age, £2 2b per term j over 12 years of age, £2 16b per term j Music £1 la per term extra ; fee I or attending muuio (only), £2 2a ; Dravr- ' ng and Painting (only), £1 la per term. Foe further dbtaila apply to Mb * . Baohanan. \ « '



[ Ai TENT DEPOT, PO'CONNBLL (late of Cbristchurch), wishes to make known to hi*B friendfl, • the public m general, that he haß commenced business at Moore Street ABhburton, as TENT, TARPAULIN, HOKSE COVER, FLAG and OILSKUS OLOTHINtt Manufacturer. P. O'CONNELL'S experience of 20 years m the trade is a sufficient gnaran ll work entrnsted to him will receive prompt attention. N.JB. — Orders by therwieo promptly attended to. Nots the 1 Addbess, — P. O'COOTELL, Al TENT DEPOT, Moore Street, Ashburton, Opposite FRIEDLANDER BROTHERS. GREAT CLEARING SALE OF FURNITURE, &c, &c. PICKFORD AND UJSJDRILL HAVING received notice to quit their Premises, m consequence of the land beiDg at once required for New Buildings, have decided to hold a CHEAP SALE of all their Large Stock, consisting of *- FURNITURE m variety, HANDSOME CHESTS DRAWERS, CHIFFONIERS, IRON AtfD WOOD BEDSTEADS, Choice TOILET WARS, 2 Canes FENDERS AND FIRE IROISS, BEDDIN , CROCKERY A^D GLASSWARE at prices thai must effect a Clearance In ONE MONTH. New Zealand* and Marine Insurance' Company Established ... 1869. CAPITAL ONE MILLION. THE PREMIER & WEALTHIEST COLONIAL COMPANY, NOTED FOR PROMPTNESS AND LIBERALITY. FIRE AND MABINE BISKS. ALSO,— RISKS ON GROWING CROPS. THRESING MACHINES, &c, accepted at lowest current rates. GEORGE JAMESON, AGENT, ASHBURTON. ££\u25a0$*& iPy&& iMwyfsK run (4} 1 tf\ M /i\ \n.Z. INDUSTRIAL GAZETTE B^A^lT H aih Ml MjM^L Tho blendinf? is entirely atten- \u25a0 bHSIi \u25a0 wCIfM 9 twr*^^™^\ m C(^ to '^y r - kelson nimsclf, JHL^"^^ JL- t * t M '-yx&a&k who is a Taster of great experi- B MifiSATEni. enc ?< . ant ! ' las a(^ a special • jvj "P|_J C Mm training m the art." 1/3* «>"V B m riSriinWylrl \ T* "T' ! " VW f\ f^ B Vj B g l^feEES*J \ m poiny.alij.urchasersofToa \J r\ Vo* *^ B X rwfcui ifSv^r J\ W^ as tho article they oder is XI ff& l^lMm^^i\ m. su P erior »? anythinß wo q Mf /fig US*sEs™3&*Tf *Z\ have seen m this Colony." .oW^ # i$ t<4K™S^»- "A Tk" Mr. Nelson is a pro- i\^W Mt B$ rTS&.vJPIJ4sLT V!\ mfessional Taster and though B j -^ s^BlSi® i^a--^'\--^% PRICEvS : BY ALL j jg|fch^^ 3/- M.?Mg^llg^^ssE^R:v^A^^ per lb t AUCKLfIWO, WE LIVGTON, CHRISTOHURCH, DUNEDIN. AGENTS EVERYWHERE, SOLD IN ASHBUKTUJN BY H. M. CARSON And the principal storekeepers WILLS^STREET, ASHBURTON. BESIDES the ordinary Implements m use on Farms, we are manufacturing the [following GOBBE UTJTTEiIS, Keir's Patent, simple, strong, effective, and cheap. Th Machine iR fully secured nnder Letters Patent, and all tho parts thereof. Anyone infringing s?id Patent rights will bo prosecuted. DIBO HARROWS, tbe simplest, chi apeet, moat convoniont for hau ling, and most effectiva Dieo Harrow m tho Markot. DRILLS, by ntrict intention to the wants of tho Farming Oommunify, wo have been enabled to propnee tlie best DRILL yet made m 2>ew Zaaland. We have, after due considera- tion, adopted tho SPOON FEED . Oar Drills will, therefore, drill any kind of SEED or GRAIN, frcm Turnip Seed to BoanB; Enßlish ot American Ooultors samo price. BTALKBR'S AUTOMATIC FEEDERS for Threehing Machines. Although the genius of English Engineerß hnß been at work on this question for the last 20 years, it haß been reaervfld fora farmer of TivwMd to solve the problem. Wo have every confidence m recommending these FEEDERS. We would ask Machino Ovwnera not to listen to Interested persona who decry iheße FEEDERS, but to apply to anyone \rh hat. given them a FAIR TRIAL. We mention the folio* vine gentlemen as being experienced 'and successful Threshers, who have used our FEEDERS with satißf action to themselves and their Clients :— MR THOS. PERKS, MR NELSON EDEN, MR JOHN MOORHEAD Anyone desiring information ro our FEEDERS, can obtain the same from avly of these Gentlemen. Repairs to Machinery. We are favorably Bitnated for repairing every class of Machinery. Castings of every description m Cast Iron, Eiteel, Bkjsb, or Malleable Caßt ftr repairs, can be had from us on the shortest not!ce. Repairs to Roapora and Binders, We keep a largo Stock of extras for repairing thest Machines, and wo have a number of wprovoii itepairs (effected m a proper manns) on the shortest notice bit I reasonaV J.KEIB Manner.



« uhlic Notices. 3 A CARD, i ! Miss Carson, TEACHER OF MUSIC, : (PIANOFORTE AND OUGAN), r Btjrneti Street, 12 101 ASHBURTON PERMANENT BUILD- ING & INVESTMENT SUCIETY. FT! HE above Society pays interest at the I rate of 4 per cent, per annum ftr Deposits at call, 4£ per cent per annum for 6 months, acd 5£ per cent per annum ' if fixed for 12 monthß or over. J. WARD, Manager. Office : — Arcade Chambers, Burnett street. 2 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. '"PHE Novelty Paper Fastener. A full line A of Paper and Lettes 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- taneous'y with one hand.) Ornamental Match Boxes, with bracket hooks (nickel plate, Tucl<er bronze, and other styles of finish.) Shelf Brackets (for putting up shelve* without tools), 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 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 cata'ogue Iree 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 increase, and that the goods will give the fullest satisfaction. New articles are being constantly brought out, and merchants are asked to se>.d for catalogue or order samples through their correspondents here. LOW VITALITY. DR. CHURCHILL'S Syrup of Hypophosphito of Lime prescribed by the faculty for the cure of Consumption, Chronic Cough and General Debility. 1 IT contains two of the principal In- gredients necessary for building up the Human Frame, and which are con- sidered deficient m the above compleintß, viz., Phosphorus and Lime. It cannot be too highly recommended for Delicate Children. Dr. Churchill's Compound 3yrup of HYPOPHUSPHITES la real Brain Food, and m caees of Muscular and Nervous Exhaußtion hpa acquired a world-wide reputation. Each bottle beare D*. Chnrchill'B uignature. Price, 4fr Prepared only byj Swan, Chemist, Rob Oabttglione, P>*»«fl Mount Somer^Ooal I AM now m a position to supply COAL at considerably reduced rates. In anticipation of a LARGE DEMAND during the coming season, I have made PRICES Buch that no one need want FUEL ; and until further notice will supply at Per truck load at Mount Somers Railway Station, per ton... 12s Stations on Mount Somers line, freight added. Afhburton, per truck, per ton 15s Tinwald \u0084 „ 15s Winslow \u0084 \u0084 16s Hinds „ „ 17s Ealing „ „ 17s 6d Cromore „ \u0084 16s Chertsey \u0084 \u0084 16s 6d ! TERMB CASH. BOOKING EXTRA. In ABhburton retail quantities delivered to Customers' residences, at 20a per ton, CASH. All information to bo obtained from, and orders left with MB JOBH G. EESTELL, WEST STREET, Whom I have appointed my Agent, and who will^flellat above raw FOX CASH. ; E. F, WRIGHT,



" Zealand ia" Boots HAVE the Higheßt Feputatio- ii the Colonies. . '.cnonnced at the Indian and Colonia Bxhibit'on as the FINEST m the Whole Exhibition. For substantial wear tbe^ are* the BEST IN THE WORLD. Buy a pair 0 "ZEALANDIAS" and you will nevei Hie any other Brand Onr Patented "PARAGON BOOT' and « INDESTRUCTIBLE TOES." For Boys and Girla are Splendid Lines for Hard Wear. &ODe are Genui\e unless branded on the Sole And every pair is absolutely Warranted to give Good Wear. - Sold by the leading Boot Dealers and Country Stores throogoout New Zeaknd, and Wholesale by HGHTBAND, ALLAN & CO. CHRISTCHURCH. STORAGE. _STORAGE. WOOL. WOOL. WOOL. fTIHE Undersigned begs to announce to JL his numerous friends of Ashburton and tho surrounding districts that ho has aken over the FEW ZEALAND LOAN AND MER- CANTILE AGENCY CO.'S STORES ,IN ABHBURTOH, Axd is prepared to receive Wool and Grain for STORAGE or SHIPMENT. Liberal Cash Advances made on WOOL, GRAIN, SKINS, &c, tn store or con- ligned for Sale. WOOLPACKS and CORNSACKS at file Lowest Prices , TWINE, CHAFF, OATS, OILS, LAMPBLACK, &c. GKAIN bought and sold, Lasd .and Estatb Agent. agentlfor— M.Z, Loan & Mercantile Agency Go UHION iHBUBAfIOB OOMPAWY Bbooke's Sheep Dip, Eto. Newest Improved Threshing Machines ttanged for. TEED. MAKEIG, 11 35 Ashburton. MESSRS FRIEDLANDER BROS. Have foe the following— PHBBP. -| /V ririri MERINO Ewes HLf\C\ 8-TOOTH Merino Q\J\) Wfthere V*C\C\r\ Fnll-Monfched OUUU Merino Ewes 1000 Do Do ALSO — THE FOLLOWING PROPERTIES*— -j-TK AORE3, being R.B. No. 20078, HO .20079, 20295. at Aahton. t r\d ACRES, being R. 8.28586,. 28586, 2858G at XVJ\J Alford Forest. a f\f\ ACRES »t Asbbortoa, -t i \C\ ACRES, being part of R.D. 7186 at |_\JU Wakanai, now occupied by Mr Bt Adams. LOTS 16. 17. 18, 1 and 20 each containing abort h an acre, fronting Winter'B Road a-id Ourles street, being immediately opposite tbe Woollen Factory. LOT 77, Soucii-eaat Town Belt, AsuDnrton, •ontaicing **acre, with Dwelling-house RBOTIONS No 1046, 1047, 1050 ?e TOV?N^BEOTIONS No 580, 681, with 4- rocned Hones on each eection, Cameron "'TOWN SECTIONS No 666 and 666, Park Bar "price, termß, and fall particulars apply to the undersigned. SALES OP HOBSEb, PIGS, CATTLE, PRODUCE, & FURNITURE ON SATURDAYS. STOCK SALEs"oX TUESDAYS. B&KAIA MONTHLY BALE, Ist THUBfi DAY of tho month. FBI^DLATCDER BROS., PETER WILLIAMS, Auctionee/.