2nd. The stores m the towns named are m some cases unfit for the display of wool, and very often the bales are stacked m a dark part of the store, and the only, way buyers can value the wool is by pulling a sample from the bales ard carrying it some distance to have sufficient light to see it. Is this fair to either the owner of the wool or the buyer? Hie Christchurch wool stores are unsurpassed m Australasia, fur the proper display of wool, and consequently better for both the seller and buyer. 3rd. From time to time buyers are told of auctioneers m the « mntr/ buying woe 1 either directly or indirectly from farmers to swell their own catalogues and to pie vent the wool going to their confrores, or to the Christchurch sales. This is a most pernicious practice and unworthy of the fcrade. Lastly. We wish to ask the growers to look at the matter from tho l>i-<«"i'--st point of view. If the New Zealand wool sales are eTer to attain the magnitude proportionate to the production of the Colony, this can only be brought about by centralising the sales m the large centres where buyers can attend with the least expense and loss of time, and where their purchases cm be handled with the greatest facility. In conclusion, we may add that we are supported by all the leading buyers from Punedin, Wellington and Napier, and as only one buyer here stands alone out of the movement, Are feel we can safely trust to the good sense of the growers, to send their wool into the city sales where it wiJl meet with the keenest competition, and therefore realise the best price. The substance of this will appear m public print, and we hope the Ashburton brokers will accept this m reply to then voluminous letter, the argument of winch scarcely calls for a reply. Yours faithfully, Gkoroe Kettlewell, Hon. Secretary.

Ashburton, 26fcli September, 1890. G. H. Kettlewell, Esq., Hon. Sec. Wool Buyers' Association, Christcliurch. Dear Sir, —We have received your letter of 22nd inst., stating that with one exception all your members had signed an undertaking not to attend wool sales at Ashbiuton, Rangiora, and Amberley, and giving reasons for the action. In reply we venture to say that those reasons are entirely insufficient to justify the boycotting of such an important centre as Ashburton. The wool season lasts fully two months, and as there are bub nine places m the colony where sales are proposed to be held, it stnnds to reason that the dates can be easily fixed so as not to clash either with each other or the English mail days. Their occurrence on mail days is, after all, a small matter, as buyers can do as all other business men do, viz., prepare their general correspondence beforehand, leav ing space to report the day's transactions. The argument that' country wool sales of ten unsatisfactory through failure of some buyers to attend, falls to the ground m face of the fact that every season, since their commencement, they have increased m importance, and m number of clips offered. If centralization is a good thing, the London market, where the buyers of the whole world are represented offers the best possible opportunity. But the experience of wool producing countries is against it, as is proved by the prevalence of local auctions whenever the conditions are favorable. The advan tages from the growers' point of view are sufficiently set forth m our letter of 31st July. Whatever may be the suitability of stores elsewhere for the display of wocl, we unhesitatingly say that no wool stores, either m New Zealand or the Australian Colonies, offer better advantages than those of this town. They are accessible commodious and well lighted, and special facilities for additional light have been provided where desirable. We* do not know to what extent country auctioneers may have "bought wool to prevent it going to their confreres m Christcliurch," but of this we are quite sure, that m the absence of local sales, the practice, if it exists, would be very largely extended, and the wool shipped direct, to London instead of being offered m Christcliurch. And it would encourage a custom still more objectionable from a wool brokers point of view, of buyers scouring the country and purchasing direct from the farmers. This has been done m past seasons to a considerable extent by one or more of the Christchurch wool buyers, notwithstanding the assumed difficulty of attending the country auctions. The arguments m the last clause of your letter fall short of the mark. The ad vantages to be gained by a given plan are what weigh with wool growers as with other men, and past experience teaches them that the local sales yield them the most satisfactory results. Of course we are not blind to the benefit that centralised sales are to the wool buyers, but we have to consider the interests of our clients, and those interests impera tively demand a continuance of the wool sales m Ashburton. In conclusion we beg to say that we have decided to hold them as hitherto, and with the support promised by wool growers we are confident they will prove as great a success m the future as they have been m the past. Yours faithfully, Milb.s & Co., per Geo. Jameson. Fkiedlander Bros. D. Thomas.

THE ASKEtTKTON GUARDIAN,' MBIT,SEPTEMBER 26* 1890.



Wool Season, 1890-1891. ASIIBUHTON WOOL STOEES. MX JO ON G. .RESTELL BEGS TO INTIMATE TO THE WOOL GROWERS OF ASHBURTON DIS'TIUCI THAT HE IS PREPARED TO MAKE I_.IBE3I^-A.l_i CASH ON THE GROWING CLIP, on ON WOOL PLACED IN HIS HANDS FOR SALE LOCALLY OR //V CHRISTCHURCH, OR FOR SHIPMENT Mr,. RESTELL will net m conjunction with the NEW ZEALAND LOAN AND -MERCANTILE AGENCY COMPANY LIMITED, who will RENDER ACCOUNT SALES WITH THEIR USUAL PRJMPTITUDE BJI2 John G. Re st c 11, COMMISSION, FINANCIAL AND GENERAL AGENT, WEST STREET, GRAIN AND WOOL EROKEB. -FO E SALE OATS SHARPS BRAN FLOUR POTATOES FENCING WIRE- BARBED AND PLALN, TEA, SUGAR, CANDLES, AND GENERAL FARM STORES, KAITAMGATA COAL. AGENT FOR—Union Fire and Marine Insurance Company, LJ. ; Mercantile Finance Agency Company, Ltd. ; Colonial Mutual Life Assurance ; DEERING ALL STEEL TWINE BINDER; CEYLON and INDIAN TEAS Association ; The Mercantile Gazette, etc., etc., etc^ GEORGE JAMESON 'ASHBURTON AND IUKAIA [HAS FOR SALE t THEJJFOLLOWINO FARM SEEDS RED AND WHITE CLOVER COW GRASS AND ALSYEE RYE^GRASS—COCKSFOOT lETOJI ETC] WEJHAVE ALSO IN STOCK,— TURNIP SEEDS Sjbcial^attention'jis paid to [the SEED DEPARTMENT, and none butflthose of the best quality and description are imported 1 Station-holders and Fanners can always rely on getting the newest seed obtainables "ARTIFICIAL and — :o: T HAVE FORJSALE m Large or Small quantities :— GUANO SUPERPHOSPHATE HIGH-CLASS SUPERPHOSPHATE DISSOLVED BONES POTATO MANURE BONEjDUST ANIMAL GUANO GEOKGS JAMESON", ASHBURTON AND RAKAIA] . 8 155* EXTI3I\»IOjN OF PIMSMISISS -A.T "The Corner." W 11. COLLIER TTAS pleasure ]m announcing the opening of a ISEW MILLINERY SHOWROOM by the addition to the premises of the adjacent .shop. The Department is placed under the charge of a First-class Milliner (Miss Lfi Mekcier) from Christchurchf THE NEWEST STYLES In MILLINERY, FLOWERS, and also SPRING GOODS generally are nov showing. CUSTOMERS may relyj[on the best style combined with the most reasonab charges ■ x W. H. COLLIER, "THE COBMK."



Tirrlber. Timber. Timber. HAVING purchased the TIMBER BUSINESS of Mv John G. Resit?!.' we have amalgamated the same with our Business m East Street, where. "oth will be carried on conjointly. Our Clients can rely on receiving the full advantage of this change, .is 'we .intend, as heretofore, supplying their demands m a most liberal ar-d satisfactory manner. We have m Stock large quantities of every kind of BUILDING MATERIALS, and all orders entrusted to us will receive prompt attention. NOW LANDING :—A line of splendid WHITE PINE FLOORING and MATCHLINING. NEWCASTLE and MOUNT SOMERS COAL ON SALE. W. H. Cols and Go. TIMBER AND COAL MERCHANTS, ASHBURTON. . I . __„ . . „ ___ , ■ , r- NO W S THE TIME TO USE If ED WO OD'S SCALY BLIGHT SPECII i I). THOMAS. MY CLOVERS FOR THE SEASON HAVE JUST COME TO HAND, Vek Ship "Nelson. THEY ARE AI IN QUALITY AND LOW IN PRICE, THEY ARE RTjRS'f and SONS, op LONDON CHOICEST SEED?. INSPECTION INVITED. SAMPLE- SUPPLIED d"~thomas, ASHBURTON. D. THOMAS (Lace of Matson, Cox .amtj Co. AUCTIONEER, LAND, INSURANCE, and ESTATE AUENT, VALUATOR, WOOL and GRAIN BROKER ASH B U R T 0 W TOANS"Negotiated. Weekly Sales of Live Stock ; Tinwald and Ashburton 1 alternately. Fortnightly Sales of Sheepskins, Fat, and Hides on FRIDAYS. Sales of Wool throughout the Season. Grain bought and sold on Commission. Clearing Saxes as per arrangement, LONDON AND LANCASHIRE FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY. I have been appointed Agent for the above Company and am now prepared take risks on Buildings, andJGrowing Crops-f^at current races. WOOT. WOOL. WOOL, TATTERSALL'S, WEST [STREET, ASHBURTON] IVM Prepared to make LIBERAI CASH ADVANCES against the Grow Clip'^of WOOL, placed mmy hand for SALE m Ashburton, or Shipment Eng nd. woolpacks,;twine, oil? raddle &c. supplied? " Vr TEJMAS. ASHBURTON? ASTTRTTTITfVN—- I O"1 To Q A PER DAY fco be —AOrLJ3UIIIUI>— c&f± made by person of rwvrm**.rwirwiM-mxM~^ /it tth either sex' m their own localities, at work TIfOXTJ-Jltw CAIU If. f or us. New business. All meet with woiiderf vi success. Any one can do the I THIRST Meeting will be held on the WO rk. Capita 1 not required. We will } Ashburton Racecource on start you. Outfit worth £1 mailed free. OCTOBER 16th, 1890. The employment is particularly apapted ' to the region m which this publication •vr ... ni m)Tniv c , circulates. Boys and girls earn nearly as Nominations Close IIIDA\ Sept Full particulars and m% ,at 9 p,m.. «t Club loom, Central tructionß nmiled Nowsis the time Hotel. For Progra.nme, etc., ) _ rfon , fc delayjbufc write fco us once • I%^ m r\jiKW 1 iLddrcss —Stkwoit and Co., Portland omw QUANE, Maine United gt t 9t83 Secretary. ' — ~ SPBINU HAS again come upon us, and find MITCHELL & TURNER ready WHI H^AKKIIW w*tn a choice and varied selection of New II ill. U 1 A UU U II GOODS m every way suitable to the Season, and the alterations and enlarge ment of their premises now give every opportunity for full inspection of their TA.LLOK ft ew p r - mtS) and New Dress Goods, , ,_.,- r , o New Costumes. i MEiST'S I^* SEE OIJR WINDOWS ME RCE R. _ " New Boot? and Shoes. east• sTKEF/r. MITCHELL & TURNER KAIAPOI HOUSE, 1 IANCRED STREET ,



Public Notices. TO SHEEP" OWNERS.""""" QHEEP owners are reminded that;■all ,O Sheep Rates must be paid by 30th •September, 1890: 9 131 (Sgnd.) R. FOS^l_ ASHBURTON WORKING MEN'S POLITICAL ASSOCIATION. THE noxfc Meeting of the Association will be held m the back room, Odd fellows' HiiJl.on SATURDAY Evening, September 27th, at 8 o'clock. Business Important. !)^l4l G. 11. ALLISON, "PROPRIETOR of Methven Livery XT Stables, begs to inform the public of the Methven and Ashburton Districts, that lie will again start running a Passenger Coach from Methven to Ashburton on TUESDAYS and SATURDAYS from4th October, leaving Methven at 8 a.m., and the Somerset Hotel, Ashburton, at 4 pan. Fares, single, 4s ; returns, 6s. Parcels and Orders carefully attended to. 9tllß MEN m charge o r Threshing Machines experience great difficulty .m dressing clean without a considerable portion~of the grain being blown away with the chaff. This difficulty can be effectually overcome by using FLAVALL'S PATENT DRESSING BOARD. F. FLAVALL, is prepared to alter any machine" and fit Flayall's Patent Dressing Board into the machine at a very small cose. F. Flavall fitted six of FkvaU's' Patent Dressing Boards into machines m this district last season, All have given first class satisfaction. . ' ' '• F. FLAVALL, is prepared to fit up i machines with all the latest improve ment!!, riz. : TFE 12ft SPRING SHAKERS, NEW BOTTOM DRESSING APPARATUS, with FLAVALL S PATENT DR ING BOARD New top or SECOND DRESSER with 3ft riddles, and to make the old Threshing Machines do the threshing and dressing equal to new machines. SEE FLAVALL'S TESTIMONIALS. Peter Street,, ASHBURT 0 N ! ASHBURTON AGRICULTURAL AND PASTORAL ASSOCIATION. THE ANN UA L Horse Parade T\7 ILL be held at the ASHBURTON W COUNTY SALEYARDS on SATURDAY, 4th CCTOBER, 1890, at 10.30 a.m. Brood Mares may also be entered. Entries : Stallions, 5s ; Mares, 2s 6d, close with the undersigned on TUESDAY, September 30th, at 5 p.m. Admission to grounds, Is. Meirbels free. JNO. J. C. QUANE, 9^95 Secretary. MOUN T SOME It S COAL 2US PER TON AT any Railway Station between . RAKATA and RANGITATA by the Truck Load. THIS COAL IS QUITE EQUAL TO KAITANGATA AND HALF THE PRICE, E. F. WEIGHT. 75 FISHING SEASON, 1890 91. FISHING TACKLE. F'S LE Hl C X 1890 NCT A 1891 TUST arrived, ex " DORIC " from best t) Englishh and American Manufac turers a large and well assorted stock of all Fishing requisites. Rods, Lines, Reels, Minnows, Flies, Gaff Hooks, single, double and treble. Mountings, assorted Hooks; Waterproof Stockings, India Rubber crack pro of Gum Boots, water proof Fish ■. ■ Bags! In great variety, including latest pat terns. Every article of the season at lowest prices. Fishing Licenses can now be obtained from me. ALSO.—New Stock of CRICKETING and TENNIS MATERIALS. W. ZANDER, Direct Importer Fishing Tackle. Tobbacconist and Fancy Goods* Ladies and Gentlemen's Hairdressing 9|30 Saloon t~e~pli en s~ tTrTcFs TEPHENS OR OS, MARKET HOUSE AS coming events cast their shadows before, and knowing this to be the ewe, we have just landed a nice assort ment of DAIRYING UTENSILS, in cluding— MILK SKIMMERS, MILK STRAINERS, MILK BUCKETS, BUTTER PATS, BUTTER PRINTS, MILK PANS, CHURNS, &a, &c. In Household Requisites We have Saucepans, Kettles, Pots, Pans, Tubs, Buckets, Baths, Clocks, Watches, &c, &c. <3-J±-FIT)JD3X TOOLS Spades, Forks, Rakes, Hoes (American and Dutch), Spade Handles, Fork Handles, Rake Handles, and a large variety of other goods m every-day use, such as 3RUSHES SCRUB, SHOE, BLACKLEAD. BROOMS HAIR, BASS, CANE, CORN, &c. ALL ORDERS, by Post or otherwise, executed at once, and delivered promptly. Customers m town waited upon if re quested. Every effort to give GOOD VALUE and satisfaction. STEPHENS BROS, MAEKFT HOUSE ASHBURTON



ICJ. r.r?ioi*!i#i>u i> n ■tUo.r AN]), ESTATE AM) STOCK A(iKN 101 Hereford SI red,, Chriytdmrch I have sums of *" »ey to lend on gc:>ti security at low rates of interest. Several Farms for Sale Wool Wool Wool ~T IBERAIi CASH ADVANCES Made on the ensuing WOOL CLIPS At the Lowest Current Rates of Interest. GEORGE JAMESON, Ashbur-ton and Rakaia. 9§lo SEEDS- SEEDS. VEGETABLE SEEDS. EARLY SF.ED POTATOES,— Including " THE BEAUTY OF BATH," Which last season produced on Mr Dohkrty'.s land, Tinwald, the enormous yield of some thing over SEVENTEEN TONS PER ACRE. rniFTY POUNDS ' OOlbs) of "The V Beauty of Bath" Seed produced THIRTEEN and THREE-QUARTER BAGS of Superb Potatoes. A. W. RANDELL , FBUITGROWEB, &c, ASHBURTON. 8 39 O. iVL BROOKE CHEMIST, E AST S T R35 E T A S 11 BURTON ORFSCKIBES For COUGHS, COLDS, RHEUMATISM, SKIN DISEASES, AND Other Minor Ailments BKOOKE'S ANTIBILIOUS PILLS, Is Per Box, Is the best all round Fwawly Medicine. FIRST DISPLAY OF Spring Goods. AN lIE W AER NDR E W Vj R R TS now showing a Beautiful Selection of MILLINERY, MANTLES, PRINTS, GINGHAMS, NEW DRESS GOODS BEIGE'S FRENCH CHECKS, RIBBONS, FLOWERS, ETC. O CASES of Ladies' French BOOTS Li and SHOES Direct from France. ANDREW ORR. HE FARMERS CO-OPERATIVE FIRE AND MARINE INSURANCE ASSOCIATION OF CANTERBURY, LIMITED. (To be registered under " The Companies Act, 1882.") —ABRIDGED PROSPECTUS.— CAPITAL ... £ICO,OOO, Divided into 20,000 Shares at £5 each, Payable as follows :— Ten Shillings per share on application, Twenty Shillings per share on allotment, j Twenty Shillings per share m one month, if required. Balance, if re quired, by cal'.s of Five Shillings per share at intervals of not less than three months. Provisional Directors. Messrs S. Bailey*, W. Boag*, F. H. Brittan*, M. S. Campbell*, J. Campbellt, C. Ensor*, J. Gammack*, J. Grigg, J. Gough*, J. Haydon*, J. Hardiet, R. L. Hig<'ins*, W. Henderson*, R. B. Holds worth*, J. J. Herrick*, W. B. Howellf, A. B, Inwood* J Kellandt, D. M'Milkn*, F. D. S. Neave*, A. Par sons*, .1. Paget, H. W. Peryman*, .J. Bennie*, R. H. Rhodest, E. P. Scaly*, •T. Talbott, J. Wileont. * Directors of the N.Z. Farmers Co operative Association of Canterbury, Limited, Christchurch. t Directors of the Canterbury Farmers' Co-operative Association, Timaru. Bankers : Bank of New Zealand, Christchurch ;. National Bank, Timaru, Solicitors : Harper and Co., Christ church. Secretary, vko tkm : A. H. Turnlnill. Applications for share must be made upon a form to be obtained from the Secretary pre tern., at the offices of the New Zealand Farmers' Co-operative As sociacion at Christchurch, or from the Canterbury Farmers' Co-operative As ss«ciation at Timaru, and must be for warded to eit of the above addresses, together with the amount payable on ap plication. Whore the number of shares allotted is less than the number applied for the surplus money forwarded will be credited m reduction of the amount pay able on allotment Copies of the proposed Memorandum and Articles of Association may be in spected at either of the above-mentioned offices or at the offices of the Solicitors o the Association at Christchurch. Applications for shares will be received ttp to and including Wednesday, the 30tli ' day t\ September nev 8*144



SATURDAY, 4th OCTOBER. Clearing Sale of Farm Stock, Implements; Also a Farm of 174 a o b_. 8 174 MR T. BULLOCK (m conjuncfciun with Mr I). liiomas) has received instructions from Mr Wm. Dalgety to sell by Public Auction at the Arcade (removed for convenience of Sale) on SATURDAY, 4th OCTOBER, The whole of his Shock and Implements (also Farm at Dromore) as follows, viz ; — (\ H O USES Q 10 PILIS- O DOUBLE FURROW PLOUGHS. -j SINGLE FURROW PLOUGH. Cambridge Roller 10 feet. Dray by Duncan. Set of Harrows, 18 feet. Spring Trap, nearly new, harness for do. Shaft, leading and plough harness. and a quantity of sundries. The Farm consists of 174 Acres, 70 m crop, viz.—oG m wheat and 4in oats ; re mainder m English grasses. There are a small Dwelling House, Stable, and other Buildings erected on the property. Well watered with County water races. This property is very conveniently situated, being only one mile distant from Dromore Railway Station and School. Easy terms of payment. Sale will commence at 11.30. T. BULLOCK, 9t143 Auctioneer. SATURDAY, OCTOBER 4th. AFTER THE HORSE PARADE. j THE THOROUGHBRED ENTIRE HUNNTN^TO?. MR T. BULLOCK has received instructions from Mr G. N. Alli son, to Sell by Public Auction at the Arcade, on SATURDAY, 4th OCTOBER, The well-known Thoroughbred Entire HUMNINGTON. A dark bay, stands about 15| hands high, by Talisman, da»n Nancy, Talisman by Traducer (imported). Full Pedigree at Sale. Sale at 12 noon. T. BULLOCK, 91144 Auctioneer. SATURDAY, 27th SEPTEMBER. Two o'clock sharp. MR ALFRED HARRISON has received instructions from Mr David McCombe to sell by Public Auction at his rooms, Sections Nos. 9, 10, 11, and 12, con taining |-acre each, and situated at corner of Cox street and Cross street, close to the N.W. Town Belt, and almost im mediately behind the Hospital. Without Reserve. ALFRED HARRISON, 9*lol Auctioneer. dksirTbllTf; arm" near CHERTSEY, CONTAINING 532 ACRES. MR D. THOMAS has received in structions to Sell by Public Auction AT TATTERSALLS, West Street, Ashburton, on SATURDAY, 27th SEPTEMBER, 1890, At 12 o'clock, All that block of land situated near Chertsey, and occupied by Mrs Peebles, being— RiS. 26934, containing 532 acres more or less). The land is of good quality, thoroughly fenced and sub-divided. Plenty of water. Im provements very complete, and, being m a good position, ought to be worth the attention of any one on the look out for a profitable inj vestment. Terms at sale. D. THOMAS, 9fgg Auctioneer. AUCTION SALE at EAKAIA. AT the request of several Fanners and others,.aSaleby Auction will be 1 held at my Stores, R%kaia, on THUKSDAY, 2nd OCTOBER Present Entries include— ! -j r\ HEAD CATTLE. pf DRAUGHT HORSES. IGREY COLT, by Burlington, three years. -f USEFUL three-year-old COLT. -J TWO-YEAR-OLD COLT, by L Hunnington. rrr\ hoggets. npf PRIME FREEZERS. 1 do bushels oats- Q TONS BRAN and SHARPS. Quantity Pigs. A large number of •rnamental Trees and Shrubs. Potatoes, &c, &c. Sale will commence at noon. GEORGE JAMESON. 9J138 J. R. BLAND, Auctioneer. ruDiic Notices. ASHBURTOFBOROUGH COUNCIL. EXTRAORDINARY VACANCY. I HEREBY give notice that at an Election held by me this day, the undermentioned Candidates received the number of votes set opposite their names, viz. : — .JOSEPH SEALY 104 EDWARD COOKSON ... 87 GEORGE FRANCIS SCOTT 45 Informal 4 Majority for Joseph Scaly ... 17 And I declare Mr-Joseph Scaly to be duly elected a Councillor of the Borough of Ashburton. chas b rooKg _ Returning Officer. Borough Council Office, Ashburton, 25th September, 1890. 9 140 WOLSELEY SHEEP SHEARING MACHINES. WE have made arrangements for our Expert, MRT. H. PETTIGREW t» visit the Canterbury province this week, and communications addressed to him at the General Post Office, Christchurch, oi cue of Mk Miaviu.E Gray, Thuarq, wil receive early attention, FULTON, STANLEY & CO, Dunedin, Agente for the Wolseley Sheep Shearing Machines m Canterbury, Otago and South land 9 HI



HOUDAN and Langshan Roosters for Sale purebred.—G. Meddins, Alford Forest Road. 9t142 bFor^e^TballifFr^l court! under distress warrant. SATURDAY, 27th SEPTEMBER. BAY GELDING, good m saddle and Harness. 1 Set TRAP HARNESS. Large quantity TINWARE. ALFRED HARRISON, 9 j4i; Auctioneer. iTlioy fflvo two I anrinff In ft tw WFsw§llWm£m Frit* 11 lid POZ of »U Otemists. rpHE next Chertsey Sale be held will MONDAY, 13th OCTOBER, I^9o t. McDowell, y 9 Secretary.