The Ashburton Guardian.

VOL VII. NO- 2454

ASHBURTON : MCJNDAYJ JUNE 30, 1890

* PRICE : ONE PENNY ■



Pttlio Notices ABHBURTOH,OOAL & FIREWOOD *, DEPOT. , RQ ~T> ban, - D. Dean, COAL « FIREWOOD MERCHANT OITR BEAN CHAF3P '■'- ' •■'• MTO., BTQ. , , to'h* tl4-oison John liXLoison "" "FTAS NOW REMOVED' to the JIX TOWN HALL BUILDINGS ■nd haying had considerable Alterations ; made; th* premises are now Complete for is basic ess. STOCK is large and season 1 - «ble and for s»Je>t his usual Low Rates §3^ Bttinu> PnoirpitY Attekdbd To JOHN HOTSQN . TjIVERYONE should see the following Jji OL&ARING MNES now being offered at "The Corner." 9d Fanoy Dress Gh)ods for 6|d peryatd. , 1/3 Heayy Homesptini for Od per yaid. ,1/6 Amazon Cloth in plain colors for Is per yard. 1/6 All Wool Stripe for Is per yard. Is Union Shirting for Sd per yard. ' jfcl/ Children's Plush Tunics for 10/9 d. IS/ Fine Serge Tunics hand ; soinely trimmed for 0/6 d. 13/6 ddo handsomely trimmed foro/6d. 16/6 Ladies' Tweed Jackets for 8/9 d. A line of imported Wool, black only, equal to Colonial a/lldperlb. Heavy white Twill Sheeting. 2yds wide, IOJd per yard. All the above bought at Special Prices and to be sold at Special Prices^ —an opportunity thai may never occur again. W. H. COLLIER, « 'the corner." Mai! Coach runs from Alford Forest Hotel to Bpringburn Kail way Station daily, leaving the Forest at 7 a.m. nd arriviof at Bpringbnrn in time for the rain bo As»bt>y-»»0 "" ASHBUPK)N HIGH SCHOOL. Bfitftblish^d 1881. TpUPllis of both sexes are taught the JL elements of a liberal education. '".Sdedai subjects'i of study may be pur »ued where circumstances require a de parture from the ordinary school cottrse. Head Master. Mr J. E. BuoHiJTAJir. 'A <Vi Ist 8.A., (London), ■ ' '-' per term Fee for pupils over 12 years of age £3 3 0 Fee for pupils under 12 years of agr ... 2 2 0 Uußie (ejrtra) , r . 110 " r , ; The School year is divided into; thre Turing. All fees are payable ,jn advance ,_; : ;-: : THE "ASHBX7RTON GUAKDUK/ PabUshed Daily, " OiEcw : Burnett Stt9rt» AakVwto Printing of «(M|r deaorlption, including BUlfcaMi* PattpUete H*»dMlLs, 0 Invitation Cards , , Menuß "'' Bace C rd Itoctipfe Fo«M, h Posters, Qper» Dodgaw, Memmbig Card HoMe Cards, Btdl ProgMmm«s Conosrt Projrami«tfl



Bi /T\ >tf ; /J!\ \h.2.IHDT7BT.WAIOAJETTB. A*T ' I Ml /JsL\ «l " The blendins is entirely »tt«n- SSL 1 @CL2 # /##*%. -%ded to. by. Mr. Nelson himself, VMM X V¥¥* JT JBgES \ who j» a Taster of great experi- Mr Ir'Ms.&Fr\ «kence, and has had • special iii *t"I_IET Jm Atf*WwA tnuainjpin tho art." a IIN inc. /nTAXarnV m TTirAtm wwd«tt» . ' jV # i Wa-sftMß^'% 11BLAAU HXaAIiII. 1a m <% m §f \ i'"", l!"*i \ "Ti's fr::!(lfMrresthe«ip »l//i nt \J t .-s~Ti'-»Y \ \\ ;v;ii ,:• j.l::u-.hassrsofTM > rUnV* V/ A f%^W A U-• '■■■•»■■«■:• «W •«" * THOU 3!' # /* Jr-. 1 ■.' s '.'\!.,, t\ p.-PICPc. ■ cored i^^liiniil"!^^ 2/- 2/4 ■porOuSled teas; AUCKLAND, WE U^BTOH/GHRISTCHUBCH,. DUNEQIN. * AGENTS EVERYWHERE. j i SOLD-IN ASJIBUBtOU BY ' ' H. M CARSON nd ail thf: ■■■'f^iCipaJ fttordkeoper* • . . STEtiMAN'S SOOTHING POWDERS F*R CUTTING TEETH. CAUTION TO PURCHASERS. The value of this -well-known Family Medicine has been large'y tested in all parts of the world, and by all grades of society, for upwards-of FIFTY YEAKS Its well-earned, eixstence has indoced SPURIOUS IMITATIONS, some of which in OUTWARD APPEARANCE so closely resemble the originl as to have deceived many purchasers. The proprietor, therefore, feels it due t the public to give a special caution against the use of SUCH IMITATIONS Purchasers are therefote requested to carefully observe the four following important characteristics, without which none are genuine :— Ist.—ln every case the words JOHN STEEDMAN, CHEMIST, WAL WORTH, SURREY, are engraved on the Government Stamp affixed to each packet. 2nd.—Each single Powder has directions for the dose, and the words, John Steedman, Chemist, Walworth, Surrey, printed thereon. 3rd—-The name, Steedman, is always spelt with two EE'S. 4th.—The manufacture is carried on solely at Walworth, Surrey. * Sold in Packets by all Chemists and Medicine Vendors at Is IJd and 2s 9d each. , Kbmpthorne, Prosbeb and Co. _^ New Zealand Fire and Marine Insurance Company ESTABLISHED 1859. CAPITAL—ONE MILLION. PREMIER AND WEALTHIEST COLONIAL COMPANY, KOTHD FOB PROMPTNESS AND LIBERALITY FIRE AND MARINE RISKS. atjb;- RISKS ON GROWING CROPS, rHKB6HHTG luoMnnas, &*., accept ed at lowest current rates, j GEOEGE JAMESON, AGENT, ASHBUBTON. COAL. COAX. ■ COAL. "TT7E HAVE just landed *'Ex~Jessie a Shipment of HouaelK d Coal of PRIME QUALITY TIMBER. TIMBER. TIMBER. Ex Zior 20,000 ft W.P. Floring and Lining. Ex Spray 30,000 ft Red Pine Boards and Scantling. 10 In Stock, Lime, Cement, Bricks, Roofiing Iron, Doors, Sashes, Gates, Hurdles, Fencing Wire, (Barbed and Plain.) Iron Standards to Order. WE HAVE JUST OPENED UP A Splendid Assortment of VARNISHES and READY-MIXED PAINTS ALSp,— PICTURE-FRAME MOULDING of the Best Quality and Choicest Patterns. Lovers of the Fine Arts should inspect our Stocks. w. h. goTllhslnd go. TIMBER AND COAL MERCHANTS, ASHBTTBTON. . ~— "-~~~ i WHEAT SHIPMENTS WE ARE PKEPARED TO MAKE LIBERAL ADVANCES, FBEE OF COMMISSION AND INTERJECT, ip»tu»t «H kinds of Piodhcs pis-cftd In onr h»tde fot «htproent io tbe United' Kingdom or rt!e Coiitinoot. HAYING oar owu hotie In Ltmtion Is' a euffioient ga«r»ntep that tbe Interest at Olientß who will entruat Ibe ebfpmeD« oftbolr ( ?ra!n to no, will be well looked ttiir. □llepU m'»r aleo rely that .xpODecß nil! be kept »c low cb poemtble, &td tbe bfghes ro*rk»t v»lue retiHaed. EAOH F»tmer'i! Lot 1b shipped onder » dlatfnct ai-d nep»rate brand, to tw lots belop brtnded ilike, and ei>ob |kt Is adld dii its own merlis. Prompt acconn Sales aa in the past, „.. .*•!.. T Jt . WB Me al«r prepared to »tote gvniti and otha? Ptoauoe »t AiDbnrton, LyDdharet C/TttßHo-\ or Addlngtcn a _npcn e»«y terms, aud make fre«Bosi«ble odvaDcei en «sme. FRIEDLAFD^iJ BKOS.



THE PUBLIC TRUST OFFICE OF NEW ZEALAND offers the Advantages of efficient and confidential management amd provides foi the administration of Estates under Marriage Contract*, Settlements and Wills at reduced Rates of Charges. Persons who are about to marry, or who may \k desirious of oonstitmting Trusts*for laenevolent or charitabl* purposes, should consult tk» Pvblio Trusthb, or any his Agents. • ' Arrangements art made for t)i« coHtinnance ef tke serrices family | Solicitors. ♦ • • POLAND, BARNS AND QO., Ohristokureh, Local Agents Money lent on good freehold securities at lowest ratea. : ■ .. i. ; ..' •-■ l The Union Fire iiisul-ance Company, Limited flead Olce| CMstchnrch. ; CAPITAL I •..;• £2,000,000 PAID UP ... ... [ ... ... «. ' £100;00? RESERVE AND RE-INSURANCE FUND i£65,000 ; . DlßlkirOßS,— Hon. J.T. Peacock, M.L.^!., OhairmaA. P. Cunningham, Esq., H, E. Wbbi G. G. Stead, Esq., Deputy ChairmaiJ, Esq., Hon. W. Rerves, M.L.C] \ J. Andkbson, Esq., J. Palmer, Esq', General Manager, W. DEVENISH MEARES Offices, 172 Hereford St., Christchurch. SrjEoiAL Fbatukbs: The only Institution of the kind with its Head Office Ohristchurch. •" ] LiBBBAUTT in Settlement of Claims I ! Ratbo, the lowest current. i AGENT FOR ASHB^TRTON AND DISTRICT JOHN a.;EEBTELL WESTJ^TUEET. I AM A CASH BUYER OP4 WHEAT, ; oat|s, laNd RYE-GEABS IN ANY QUANTTTt [CORNSACKS, TWINE, JEto., ALWAYS ON HAND STORAGE AT^CURRENT RATES. ALBEET EOBEETS, WEST STREET, ASHBURTON WE ARE BUYERS AT ALL TIMES OF WHEAT, WATS, BARLEY. RYEGRASS, rEAS ETC., ETC FRIEDLANDER BROS. WHEAT. WHEAT. WHEAT CASH BUYERS i R O L L I T & C 0,, CANTERBURY MILLS, ASHBURTON, ARE still prompt Cash Buyers of Prime Milling Wheat a,t highest market price Flour, Bran and Sharps always on hand. Gristing by patent Roller process done on the shortest notice. . MILNER <Sc THOMPSON GREAT PATENT TURKIC DEVICE BY WHICH A PIANO STA NDSPERMANENTLY IN TUNE AFTER THE STRINGS ARE ONCE STRETCHED , , ISTHB BEST PATENT EVERiDISCVERED FOR PIANOS, AND WILL LAST 200 YEABB. A SPECIAL First Award has just been given to the Firm by the Jurors at the Dunedin Exhibition, — A First Award for Giand Pianos A Fir«t Award for Cottage Pianos, — . Ot Three First Awards being the highenk possible distinction that could he gained. The Priceß of our Two Models as exhibited at the Exhibition ar« respectively 60 and 70 guineew, but we have Pianos with Iron Frames from £30, any of which can be purchased on Two Yeare' Hire Purchase System, &c. MIIXJuB.-!. & TUKNEK ~O EG to inform the Public that, in order to bring their DRAPERY DEPARTMENT On a level with the Established and well-known Excellence of their CLOTHING and BOOT DEPARTMENTS, They have lately, at Great Expense and much Painstaking Care, made such Enlargements and Alterations in their Premises as will now provide ample room for their Large STOCK. A Splendid LIGHT is now available for the Inspection of GOODS. The End of the WHOLESALE WINTER SEASON Has enabled them to increase their DRAPERY STOCK By an additional £1000 Worth of NEW GOODS, at Very Low Rates,.and they have no hesitation in saying that they can now offer in EVERY DEPARTMENT Goods of such Quality, Variety and Price as are second to none in New Zealand, which must command the largest turnover in the district to them. MITCHELL AND TURNER are anxious that the whole Public of Ashbtarton and District should inspect their Enlarged Premises and Stock. They have therefore decided to offer the inducement of a Discount of 10 PER CENT off all Cash chaeeß from SATURDAY, 28th mat. (until further notice). This amounts to THEIR GOODS bemcj Sold at within a shade Of WHOLESALE PRICES. ' MITCHELL & TURNER KAIAPOI HOUSE.



Public Notices. E. B PAINT [• * ' ■> ■ in the » _WORLD— : I * Any shade from Pnre White to Jetßlack. A COMBINATION, ot the' purest paint with India Rubber* forming a smooth, glossy, firm, durable, elastic and beautiful Paint, unaffectedly change of temperature, is perfectly waterproof, and adapted to ;all classes''of work, and is in every way i a' better paint for ( either [ inside or outside painting than any other r paint in th 6 world., Being from, one-third to one-fourth cheaper, and lasting at least three times as long as the best, lead and , oil paints. Be sure that our. trade. ■ mark onerery package.. Prepared and reaxly, for use and sold by the hallon only. There has neyer been, a paint offered the public that has become so popular (in the same time) and given as perfect satisfac tion as the Rubber Paint., , . - , DOGS; ; , 11 TANY years since we had the pleasure I.VX to introduce to the public - the BUFFALO MEAT DOGS BISCUITS, now so extensively used in the principal kennels of the world. ' ' Sinoe that time we have made many im portance improvements in their manufacture ,' —improvements no* of the nature of veget able compounds which may be added to any food of a trifling cost, but of the.nature to produce good hard flesh and muscle, ingre . clients which no other Biscuit or Dog Food possesses, and for which we-jhave received numerous medals'and'high! recommendation's, amongst which we may mention that of JPro fessor Da Zurn, who after many careful analysis and experiments pronounced these biscuits to be of the greatest excellence, and to contain double the quantity'of nourish ment that is to,be found in the flesh, thns ; farming the best and, most successful food for dogs that is possible to produce. It is important to notice that every biscuit is stamped—-"Buffalo Meat, Trade Mark," the quality of which we guarantee. Twenty sliiiungs per cwt, carriage paid. SOLE MANUFACTURERS, W. G. CLARE, & SONS, ' ANCHOR PATENT BISCUIT WORKS, UMEHOUSE, LONDON, E.C. Established 1851. BRANCH OFFICE & FACTORY. 754 Washington Street, New Yobk. ' /s&*^*gsti\ satlstactloa In ihe. /'"".'!?«. '**■ . •*". ■ Oonorrhroa and /,'i 1:, «•■«■■■' i' _ ' p '". ■.. ; proscribe it tiod " !«"'« ti":i'S —--"" :<„■,..;*ln rccojnmcrid • gpS ;Kr4onlybylh9 v uto al , sn (n<rcrs. '.. •I%V? ifrji3Ci^i<.s?!J!*. if^K .» j, STOSKK, M.D., Vy,-^ Cinf..-..-..-. 1-,' j'.id-J Docetar, lil. ABSOLUTE PROTECTION AGAINST FIRE. Manufacturers of VULCAN PAINT ' ' AND „. _ SOTERIA. Absolute protection against extens.on of fire. Color cards and test shingles with instruct tionß' and proofs of on materials furnished. THE WALKER COEK EXTEACTOB. Pronounced the best Mechanical Cork Extractor in the Market, as it \ pulls the Cork the easiest, and removes it quickest from the Screw. Its ure prevents the agitation of carbo nated or other beverages, and allows the sediment to remain undisturbed in the bottle. i ; . Designed tor'the use of hotels,*" restau-i 1 rants, saloons, clubs and families., Orna-; mental in appearanae* and full' nickel plated. Special terms to jobbers. , Manufactured by the E. WALKER TOOL COMPANY* i 1 THE ASHBUETON FUENE TUEE WAEEHOUSE TANCRED STREET. TT)ICKFORD and UNDRILL have a \ ' large and carefully selected stock of * FURNITURE now on view, including Suites, Sofas, Couches, Chests Drawers Chairs, etc., etc., of their own manufac ure from well seasoned materials. Iron Bedsteads in various patterns. Bedding in great variety. Special line of PERAMBULATORS, ust the thing for the holidays. A Choioe Assoetment ok CHINA, ! GLASSWARE, AND ORNAMENTS" Very uifcable for Christmas presents JUST ARRIVED. Ex "WAKEFIELD." A consignment of Assorted CHAIRS AND FANCY GOODS. INSPECTION FREELY INVITED Furniture designed and made to order at shortest notice —Note the address— TANORED, STRKET Opposite the Arcade C. Xhoirnton I>udiey, LAND, ESTATE AND STOCK AGENT j " 161 Hereford Street, Cliristchurch : I have Bums of '« ney to lend on good a security at low rates of interest. Several] " Farms for Sale I



Public Notices. ASHBURTON "GUARDIAN." DUNEDIN AGENCY: TITR R. T WHEELER, Stafford Street, Dunedin, has been appointed our Agent, and will be able to arrange terms "with advertisers for contract advertise ments. : •' "^"^LANDTnD HUMPHERrS. : . BLAND AND HUMPHERYS' Hold Weeky Salea of HORSES, PIGS, CATTLE, PRODUCE^ FURNITURE, &c. ■ EVERY SATURDAY Li;VE- STOCK S ALES Every Tuesday at Tinwald and Ashburto , J-: ■ v Yardsalfcematelyj ' / / '- ' t * ■ " . ■ ' * " ■ > C LfE A RING SALES TOWN ANDCOUNTRYJ Aco°rding to arrangement. ; —We have for* Sale Privately— g REAPERS AND BINDERS I CrosskilltßOLLEß, GRASS STRIPPERS WE are Instructed by Mr L. Markey to Sell by Private Treaty the balance of his Thorough-Bred Horses, in eluding a number of Brood Mareß, Colts and Fillies by " Johnny Faulkner." BLAND & HUMPHERYS. •_ \j FOR SALE. O H.P. Engine, Chaff-cutter, 12-inch . moufch-piece with Riddle and Elevators in perfect working order. BLAND & HUMPHERYS. "TITE have placed in our hands for YV^ Private .Sale, A Compact little Farm of 200 Acres, '■ situated three miles from Town. It is sub-divided into several Pad docks, and laid down to English grasses,, with plenty of Water. The Buildings consist of a Comfor table 5-roomed House and 4-stalled . Stable., .•...; t Also,— • FOR SALE PRIVATELY— /|OA ACRES at Maheno, in the \ltOv/ Otepopo district, well fenced and divided into 8 paddocksj with a well built 11-roomed House, 6-stalled Stable, Coach House, Cow Shed, Sheep Yards, 4-roomed Cottage,. Blacksmith Shop there on. All in good order and condition. The Farm has been well worked. The half is in English grass anfl the balance in stubble and turnips. This property is within a mile and a half from the Maheno Railway Station, and is well watered. Price Low and Terms Easy. . ' > Also, — ■ ' C)A(\ ACRES four miles from'the ,y jtv/ Hinds ; Virgin Soil, at a Very ■ Low Price. 7 ' BLAND & HUMPHESYS. ; '*: c have been appointed Agents for JOHNSON AKb Co's ARTIFICIAL MANURE WE HAVE ON HAND 5 TONS Sample and Particulars of which can be had on application. BLAND and HUMPHERYS 'ku'o.T ONJEERSj ; AIJTU MN &WINTFii& 1890- ; iT\UR NEW GOODS now on hand, \_J 'comprise the following :— Fancy and Plain DIAGONAL. . ■' Worsted Coatings, Black and Blue.' Worsted Suitings arid' Trouserings,' CHECKS and STRIPES., HEAVY TWEEDS FOR WINTER . ; WEAR. We have also a few FANCY WORSTED NESTINGS, very Stylish. H£r-; TF /^IRAIGHEAD , ($5 JJi, Oraighead UA I L O R,S, TANORED STREET ASHBUBTON THE LENITIVE PECTORAL SYRUP. HTpLON is an Infallible remedy ■ JU for Catarrhs, Bronchitis, Colds, and all Bronchial Affections. It is for over Sixty Years prescribed by the Medical Celebrities. GEOKGrIEVS PASTfi "OF rEPI N A L A PECTORAL LIQUORICE BONBON is proved to be efficacious^ against Colds Nervous Coughs, and all irritations of the Tluoat and Chest. j BEWAEE OF IMITATIONS. REYNAL SONS et Co., Chemists, 28, Rub Taitbott, Paki?



Public Notices. ' ;. ' GOVBBNMBNT LIFE INBOBAHCI., DEPABTMBNT. ' . LOANS ON MORTCACC. . FROM time to ; time a limited portion of ;th; funds is lent on first mortgage of freahoM seonrity, with option of repayment by fixed la* italmenti, >pread orei 13, if, or 80 yean. . - " "■■ -i ■■tasr 1 ■ . , PeriadofLoaa- . . £ a. £ , ■' >• Twelve jibum* > ».. ■... t'lr^ Fifteen yean ... ... 68 8 Twenty j^xt , ... ' ... v <19 I Loans repayable by instalment! whereby prla» cipal and interest are both liquidated within a gives time, and on-terma of a moßt favourable character, present marked advantages to tettlen and others. The borrower.may, before the expiry of the fall period, redeem the loan, with or without notice, on terms which ct_ be ascertained at this office, or at any of the offlcct of thia Department, whore'also forms of application can be obtained. For fall particulars ai to loans apply to tbt Head and Branca Offices ?nd Post Offioee. ; F. W. FRANKLAND, F.I.A ---11 Commissioner and Gort. Actuary v CHERTSEY SHEEP DIP. FARMERS OF THE CHERTSEY DISTRICT. I Have much pleasure in stating that my tender for the CHERTSEY DIP' has , been accepted, and that I will use MURTON ' AND WHITE'S PREMIER. DIP tl rough out the season! 1 My man will be at the Chertsey Saleyard* every MONDAY, , WEDNESDAY, and FRIDAY, dm ing the Season commencing * MARCH 19th, from 8 o'clock" till 'A. '' Prices for Dipping Id per head tiil 14t Aril, IJd to 14th May. I would strongly advise Farmers • to Dip Early. Instructions. can be left with Mr McDowell, Chertsey, . D. THOMAS, . ______ ___________ Ashburton. JOHN GILMCUR'S i STEEL P'E*f,S T , ABE THE BEST. Though imitated by many, s urpaseod by' none." ,' LEVIATHAN RAILWAY TEMPEt ANCE HOTEL. (Opposite the Railway Station) .. DUNEDIN. ..' ' ■ . MRS SILK, PROPRIETRESS '"PHIS very popular Establishment con >- timies to afford very superior' accom modation to tourists and others who desire the COMFORTS of HOME, combined with Very Moderate Charges. The sole management'of the house as well as the cuisine affairs, are under the personal supervision,' of Mrs Silk. The hou&e is situated within a 1 few miuutes walk of th«*. Post Office, Steamboat, Landings, and other places. BLANCARDS" ~ lODINE OF IRON DJ T T C ' A PPROVED by the Academy of Medicine ** of Paris, are especially recommended bpthe M-. V-. ! r', ? (•... f tl-r Worl-l for Scrofnl.- .1 ..;.■.,'■ . X :..• - ii-..!, «:«..'. ■. iii» ' early aU. la ■ (■: l ■:..■'.'.:j-.i- :i. (■■i.-i; .:!on:il Weakni.-.-., !'■>•■: <■..- c-:' !>.«,. ,.i. v.ji-i a stimulating Snd regulating its' periodic course. None Senuiue unless signed 1 ,'' Blancard, 40, rue Bonaparte, Paris. ' Sold by Druggists and Chemists through out the Colonies. ' TpOR the Blood is the Life-Clark's world. P famed Blood Mixture, warranted to cleanse the blood from all impuritios from whatever causes, arising. ..For scrofula scurvey, skin and blood diseases, ajid sores of all kinds its effects are marvel lous. Thousands of testimonWs. Sol in bottles 4s 6d, and 11s each! by chemist and patent medicine vendors everywhere Sole proprietors,: Thealancoln, and Mid land Counties Drug Co M Lincoln England FOC COUGHS. COLDS, Brorichits Asthma, 1 Inflnenza.' Consumption, &c. ' '' " •/''!' ;""' KAY'S Compound' Essence of Liri seed Ainseed, Senega, Squill, Tom, etc.,, with Chlbrodyne.; -' EAY'S Compound,' domslcent 1 expec toram, f(»r Cou;rh:->, o-ddsaudchos complaints. ' TRAY'S Compound, for Coughs and l\ Colds is equally ' serviceable for Horses and Cattle. - , , , TZ"AY'S Tic Pills, a specific inNcuralgia: _t\. Face-ache, etc. Contains Quinine ,;, Iron etc- , ,'••'■'- ' Sold Everywhere. '■■'.; Sole Makers— ■ <\ '' KAY BROTHERS, lam., .'- = Stock ort Engl, .-.,''' G- W- TAYLOE & GO- General Auctioneers, Land and Estat w . Agents,, ' ;■/ 20, Collins Street, West, Melbourne, '• . ARE prepared' to undertake Sales o , Freeheld Property, Househblcf Furniture, Merchandise, etc. 'Litfera' advances made on goods for unreserved sale. Monthly'list of Property for salei, or to let, issued free Loans negotiated, Absenteesrepresented insurances effected, charge moderate-: settlements prompt. :' Land sales conducted. l ". , ' ;' ASHBURTON PERMANENT, BUILD ING and INVESTMENT SOCIETY..; > PAID-UP CAPITAL ... £5000... ■ i BEPOSITS of £5 ami upwnrds'Tro 1 . ' ceived at the following rates of interest:— ■ • , At call or 3 months ... 5 per cent. :, ; Six months 5.J-  Longer Periods 6 j, ,'; ... All information on application o EDWARD STEPHENS, , • . Manager, ffi. c—Tailored Sfcroor. /TNE"Box oFclavk's It'll"Pills is- : '. ' warr nted to cu;'e all difijniarges' from the 'urinary organs in wither sex (acquired or const-it .''. ■:• V. ■:• ■•.-.■■ 1 aid pains in the back. ( '• ■ ■ .i• ::- ■ i i:-. .■ i-ciii mercury. Sold in ! ■'.■,!•■»'■■< »■ I;, by all chemists arid patent medicine vendors. Sole proprietors, Tho Lincoln and Midland ■ ', Drue; Co., Lincoln, England; For sale by the wholesoJ Houses. ' '