The Ashburton Guardian.

VOL 7Xl^ No 2336

ASHBURTON THURSDAY, JANUABt 23, 1890

PRICE-ONE PENNY



-Sl/ITS TO MEASUFE 1 fflifiß torgSst Stbok of J_ Tweedi evei shown i. la Ashbuvton to ohooie ' ,. from QUALITY AND j&ITGVARANTEE Gome ami tee the prloot, ASHBURTON CLOTR IN$ MART SAUNDERS' BUILDINGS 3, ALCOBN S"B S X V M 0 U B rfItJKOBON DBSTIBT, *li,<Jolbmbn Strtet (new Boildingl nea corner of Glouaeffeer Street.) Extraction, 2m 63 per tooth; Filling!, 5s per tooth. . inaction m»d« where a number requirt attending to. AETHiaiAL TKBTH. The ehlrge* for Artificial Tseth are madt irith a "new to striot economy, regality irooh'miteriali as patients prefer, Par tibulam given on application, Gonsulta rflon free. Nitrous Oxide (Laughing Gaa) •dittiniatered^heu required. Attendance, 9 a.m, to 6 p,m. __^ : SW, CfcWMBO &IMK, OHMfIWHraOH/ " 167 pTCffRAL PRESS AGENCY IMPORTERS, Newspaper Correspondent* ■sd Advertising Agents, RVSSKLL STREBT, MBLBOTJRNS, -Undertake Special Reports of Public ; Metting* Newspaper Correspondence, and (Newspaper Advertising throughw* the Au*t»li» Colonies and New Zealand Communications to be addressed TM of. Provincial Newspaper ase 1 tot lor the convenience of the Agency's * fata, W T EVIAWAN RAILWAY TE&LfJffiß. Jj ANCE HOTEL (Opposite the Railway Station), DUNBDIN. ■MRS SILK, PROPBIETBESS, Read the following taken from a news paper :—" During the holldayß, a friend who ipent the Christmas in Dnnedm says : 'The dte for the approaching New -Zealand Exhibition was the ohief subject of eenvewatlon. Having heard much of iJia Leviathan, he stayed there, and was neatly surprised to find tho city possessed «oh a very excellent Temperance Hotel, obtaining as it does 110 rooms, all well and eomfottably furnished, and scrupu lowly dean. In addition to thie, he Msates us that the board, he is quite confident, is not surpassed at any house (no matter of what kind) In the Colony and questions very much if it is equalled '*-*'" 6 71 ABSOLDTE PROTECTION AGAINST ML MANUFACTURERS: OF VULCAN PAINT AND SOTERI A. Ab« te ptdtectien against extemsionoi fire. Color cards and test shingles .with instructions ■ ' and -proofs of oa materials famished, THE COMPLETE Wx*k Stretcher. Packed weight per dozen, aolbs; site, l cubic <oot; &o.U cais N.Y., per dozen, #2.25.  Circulars Free. B'A J Fm A N, MANUFACTURER, aeur PA. D.B THE —Philadelphia Novelty— manufacturing co., 43t, 1434, 1426 CallowhillSt., Philadelphia Pa, U.S.A. (incorporated), New York Oftce, Ho* 3a Howard Street NtwYorkCi The Mercantile Finance and Agency Company, Limited, OF CHBISTCHTJBCH. CAPITAL .„ . M £100,000 With power to Increase IS piepaied to ADVANCE MONET on the Seoority of Freehold Property, and-also on Mortgage ot Stock, Crops, eto. For further particulars apply to JOHN G. BESTELL, Agent, Aihburton. Forth* convenience of the Company's Clients Mr T. O. Buisell (Manager of the Mercantile Finance and Agency Company will atttend at ' Ashburton during the •tuning Harvest every Thursday, and ■ay be consulted • at my Office until Anther yttg^ BeSTELL# „ 186



«f. U DUNCAN. LICENSED LAND BROKER, GENERAL AGENT AND ACCOUNTANT, ARCADE, ASABURTON, LICENSED to prepare Transfers, Mort gages, Leases and every other description ' of Documents under "The Land Transfer Act." Loans negotiated.' Money invested, Agents for The Australian Mutual Pro . vident Society, the Largest Life Insurance Society in the British Empire, its unparalleled success being the wonder of the world! Any-. one who has hitherto neglected this duty of life hould interview me ac once. J. Ci DUNCAN. The Victoria Insurance Company LIMITED. " " r FIRE. MARINE, AND FIDELITY GUARANTEE. ESTABUSHID 1849. CAPITAL - £1,000,000. Stack and Thresher Risks accepted at Lowest Current Rates. J. C. DUNCAN, Agent for Ashburton and District. THE Lenitive Pectoral Sjrop, H. Flon iS AN Infallible remedy for Oatabbbm, Bronchitis, Colds, and all BbQN CHUL AITIOTIOHB. It is for over Sixty Tkabs prescribed by the medioal Celebrities. Georges Paste of Epinal A PICTOBAI LIQUpBICB BoNBOH, IB S roved to be efficacious against Coins, [eevous Coughs, and all irritations •of the Thboat and Chbst, BEWABE OF IMITATIONB. BETNAL SONS w Co, Chemists, 28, Bui Taitbout, Pabis. ' REID & GRAY'S Pare Vanilla BINDING TWINE "DISC HABBOW, BBAHD.



THIS Brand fa made to onr Special Order, it guaranteed to consist of PUEE MANILLA. FIBRE, and ia nndonbtedly the BEST and CHEAPEST in 'he Mmketi Insist upon having the *' Disc Hanow" Brand. We have also other qualities thoroughly good Twines at lower prices. 1 LIGHT DKAUGHT LOW DOWN Elevator Binder. We would respectfully ask all intending Purchasers to call ana examine our New anil improved BINDEB. before ordering elsewhere. It has all the latest Improvements, is Brass Bushed in all its Bearincs, and the Boilers ) besides being Brags Bushed have the oil holes outiide of Frame and clear of the cloths- It is fitted with OBAT'S PATENT KNOTXEB, Superior to all Others, AGENTS FOB THE Champion Wool Press. The Best and Cheapest in the Market. Band ! for particular a. ASHBUEToi" BBANCH. ZOWX TAYLOB, Manager: P. & D. Dfnoan AGRICULTURAL ENGINEERS, AND IMPLEMENT MAKERT, Tusm Street, OHBISTOHUROH, and Wills Street, ASHBURTON. IN addition to the vedettes or Plonghs Harsows, Drills, Draye, Rollers, Qorse Cotters, Stalkers Feeder, Strippers, Wind Mills, Wollpreaaes and Sowers, etc, etc, hitherto manufactured by qb we'aro now prepared to eopplj- the fdlldirlng new and improved mtohlnes. ASTON'S PATENT BUTTBB oe BBEAF ADJUSTER for Blndeos can be fitted to any make of Machine. TCEAOLEMS IMPROVED FEEDERB awarded the special prize for best Improve ment In Agrionltarsl mnohinery at the ASHBURTON SHOW 1889. \ OLIVER'S IMPROVED GOKSE GUTTERS.—The most perfect Hedge cotter ever seen, Immeoße gripping power, petfeot steerage,' onts at aDy angle, guaranteed to give estlefaction.



STALKER'S OHAFF FANS for Com bines, 'simple, effective, Cheap, )made retetalblfl) if desired, will fit cny miohlne. Repairs of every kind c»rrlrd oat with the greatest despatch and reasonable prices, P. & D. Duncan, I. KEIR, Manager, 23 Aahbnrtop. ASHBURTONSOOAL & FIREWOOD DEPOT. B. S, BEAN COAL \'& FIREWOOD MERCHANT. OATS, BBAN, OHAFF, ■> ETC., ETC.,



Jm , ' b^ '** J* j^\ /irA '-M /aY '%N.Z.'INDTJST»IAL {railiTT^. ,'l/ ▲JhX f"■ AaA 4* m • yiS^\. m " T^e blending is entirely atteti-- , ' r\PSL 'I BOiS 'M l**»**®?ai % ded to by-Mr. Nclso:i hiu-se.if, 1 | >I'fVW ¥'■'"■ ¥ W"r V» ' WltsB^SSK ' m wbo is a Taster of great' cxpei 1- IN 1 rit I'm #"T3E*S23r\ % ' timartj be'rplid; i. ''UKL'' 1* A. ni SS Sbmt'^a ■'%'■—' . ■■■■•.■is I* "^ "m #.O sSS SSb^.* ti\ ' superior «o au^tinng we { m 1& fjjj S^^^O^V "C^k lidveseeninthisColony." vl b\V , M it? Jffljt SISSsL^ '^j\ V^" Mr. Nelson is a proi THOUGH M^J* '^^^Sj^^^: ''PRICES': ~' •" '\< BY ALL Jm^E«^^^^3™S^^2/B>-'B/- '.v •!' k'.\}'l\-il 1> 11 ill Ai A/ 111 %y li!lA,l>i taicxUNd, we tii&m) t^mmw ■ AGENTS ■E.VBRYWHERIS. . .'. ; SOLD IN ASkBUBTON BY H. M. CAKSON iind all the prirxcipal storekeepers STEEDMAN'S SOOTHINGPOWDEES FOR CUTTING TEETH CAUTION TO PURCHASERS. : fpHE value rof this well-known Family Medicine has been largely tested in all JL parts of the world, and by all grades of society, for upwards of FIFTY YEARS. Its well-earned, extensive pale has induced SPURIOUS IMITA TIONS, some of whicJi in OUTWARD APPEARANCE so closely.resetable the original as to have deceived many purchasers. l The proprietor, therefore, mis it duo to the publio to give a spooiai caution against the use of 6UC3 rIMITA TTOWB Purchasers are therefore requested to carefully observe the four following im portant characteristics, nthont which none is genuine :— Ist—ln avery case the words JOHN STEEDMAN, CHEMIST, WAL i 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 Stkbdman, Chemist, Walworth, Surrey, printed thereon. 1 3rd.—The name, Steedman, is always spelt with two EE*s. 4th.—The manufacture is carried on solely at Walworth, Surrey. Sold is Packets by all Chemists and Medecine Vendors at Is l£d and 2s 9d each* , Kbmpthobnßj Pbosbbr and Co.



New Zealand Fire and Marine Insurance Company Established ..o ••• ••• 2869* CAPITAL—ONE IMILLION. THEiPEEMIEE & WEAtTHIEST COLONIAL COMBANY NOTED tOB. PROMPTNESS AND LIBERALITY. FIRE AND MARINE BISKS. ALSO,— BISKS ON GROWING CROPS. THRESING.IMACHINES, &c, accepted at lowest cnrrentjratei. GEORGB~~JAMESON, IGENT, ASHBURTON.



John Banger, SADDLE, COLLAR, Al^D HARNESS MAKER, HAVING purchased the bosineßß o Mr A. Ibkland, and remoyed Into thoie commodious premises lately occu pied by htm In Burnett Street, begs meet sincerely to thank his customers for past suppoi and soliolts a continuance of the same wbloh he will strive to deserve by keeping the best etook of Saddlery »nd Harness, and strict attention to business, combined with good workmanship and Reasonable ohaiges. Repairi ii£*tly and promptly attended to tlgO __ BAKER BEOS., BUILDERS, UNDERTAKERS, Ac. Gomes WaHnu! Rosd and Oau street (NCiSCT OIHTBAI H0TB1.) Or at Bake* *nd Eicwn's Oonah Faatofj Havelook atreet. : Nkkt «bi Oouai Eopii,) S 90,



BAOTELL'S FRUIT AOT VEGETABLES GREEN PEAS GREEN PEAS NEW POTATOES NEW POTATOES In llarge or email qnantltlea at LOWEST BATES JmVIT FOB JAM FOTIT FOR JAM Fresh and Locally grown. i -OHJSA P— A. W. Randell, TOWN HALL



11 THE MIRROR," A HIGH - CLASS Week SocUl, Polltiol, Literary, /and Dramatic paper, to be published every FRIDAY, price 3d, by the Oentenlal Printing and fnbllshlng Company, Limited, Melbourne lace, Rußsel Street. Melbourne BUTLER'S piAMILY TJOTEL ASHBURTON. Best accommodation foi Travellers and Families. Sialog and Paddocking Free Loose Boxes vary reasonable.  One of Alcook's best Billiard Tables on the Premlies, and In ordei to meet the times we have decided to REDUCE THE PRICE OF MEALS TO Is, ; Board and Lodging ai ainal. Wanted Known I HAVE 20,000 MNI/S INSIGNIS One year old. 12,000 PINUS INSIGNIS Two years old, transplanted; 60,000 CUPEESSUB MACBO CABPA One year old.' j 12,000, TWO YEARS OLD, TRANSPLANTED. The above lines will be sold very obsap. APPLE^TEEES 3 Years' Old, boro fruit lsßt year; clean and good soeti, Is 6d eaoh. Inspeotlon Invited. Price List on Application. All orders carefully and seourely paoked add delivered at Railway St«tioa lot which no charge Is made. N.B.—Ndte the address. JAMES PORTER, Nurseryman, Clifton Nursery, Allenton. Ashbuwton. WILLIAMS ana BLAN&. WILLIAMS k BLAMI. HOLD WEEKLY SALES OF HORSES, PIGS, CATTLE, PBQDUOB, FUBNITUBE, Ac, EVERY SATURDAY, LIVE STOCK SALES, Every TUESDAY e.t Ttawald and Ash i ■ button Yards alternately. CLEABING SALES loWN*Ain> COUNTRY, According to Arrangement, Wool. Wool. "Wool TTTE are prepared to make LIBERAL W CASH ADVANCES on all WOOL placed in our hands for SALE. No Commission will be oharged upon Advances, and no Commission will be charged for offering Wool unless a Sale is effected. OUB FIRST- SALE WILL BE HELD, ox EEIDAT, 29th NOVEMBEE



PH 0 T OOGBAPHERB, 218 High Street, Ohrietchurch. WttoTKKFIfiLD FIiOUR MILL«, T?ABMEBB and other Settlers in the 'IJ Aehburton District are informed hat the above Milla are now prepared to do Gristing in any quantity at lowest rstes, and having a first-class miller engaged, satisfaction eac be guaranteed. Grain for gristing can be left at my shop in Tancred I treat G.-J..F. LUBLOW, 74.99 Proprietor VIOLIN TUITION MR R. WOOD, of Timaru, Teacher of Violin, Viola, and Cello, will visit Ashburton and V wrepated to take pupils commencing 11th Ootober. For terms, etc, apply to'Mr B. Oulleo. 10 102 G; OOJRK BiRBI^TEB AND SOLtOITOR, j BtniooK's Arosde,; Burnett Street, i I*l4 Aflhbnrton.^ I7\ tne Blooa ilfthe Lite—Clark's wor Msmed Blood Mixture, warraccedto cleae the blood from all impurities from whaver caueee arising. For scrofula, soury, skin' and blood diseases, and scores of all kinds its effects are marvel lous. Thousands of testimonials. Sold in bottles 4b 6d and lls each by chemiata and patent medicine vendors everywhere Sole proprietors: The Lincoln and Midland Counties Drag Co., Lincoln ngland 1 G. W- Tatlob & Gal General i Auctioneers, Land and Estate Agents, 20, Collins Street West, Melbourne, Are prepared to undertake Sales of Free^ hold Property, Household Furniture, Mer chandise, eto. Liberal advances made on goods for unreserved sale. Monthly lißt of Property for sale, or to let, issued free Loins negotiated, Absentees represented Insurances ejected, ohargp moderate settlements prompt. Land sales oon> ducted pi t« oa FER d*yto De mtaa Dy TjJL 3ytr-P«M<HM of elthersex, In hek own localities, t»t wovk for us. New business. All meet with wonderfnl suo oese. Any one can do the work. Capital not required. We will start you, Out^t worth £1 mailed free. The employment is particularly adapted, to the region In whiob this publication circulates. Boys and girls earn nearly a moon as men, Full particulars and Instructions mailed free. Now ia the time—-don't delay, but write to no at cnoa. Address Stlnson and Co., Poitland, Maine, United States. 106 [ ASfcLbU KTOtf » WOAKDIAJS .'J DUNEDmiGENCY. *TR R. T. WHEELER, Staffoid Street, Dacedln, has been appointed onr Agent and will be able to arracge terms with advertUura fof oontnot ndvestliie menti. ______



WOOL WOOL WOOL WE are prepared to make LIBERAL ADVANCES (free of commission) ON WOOL Placed In our hands for Sale hexe 01 elaewhere. WOOLPAOK.B, TWINE and other ee quisites at ahortest notloe. Chief Agents for New Zealand for GRAHAM'S PERMANENT FOOT-ROT CURE. £HES WILKIN & 00, Woolbrokers, New Zealand Wool Stores, •Hereford Street. 9J9 Ohr stoharch WOOL. WOOL. WOOL. SEASON, 1889-1890. MlLtao & 00. ARE PREPARED TO MAKE CASH CASH ADVANCES Oa the Ensuing CLIPS OF WOOL placed In their hands for «ale here or for ship ment to MILES BROS. &00., London. We make advances on wool at the lowest possible rate of interest, charging NO COMMISSION unleas a sale Is effected. We also make r oareful estimate of the Value of ell Wool placed In oar hands for sale, arrange with the growers an to Reserve price. The Ashbnrton sales will be held as usual in MR JAMESON'S PREMISES, whioh are ADMIRABLY LIGHTED, and •fiord SPECIAL ADVANSAGE3 for DISPLAYING WOOL Woolpufika, Twine ' and All Necessaries At Lowest Rates, | J. T. FORD. Auctioneer, I GEOBGE JAMESON, Agent Aahbucton " &J3HBIJRTON CASH ; SHOT. GT\IAOK in returning thanks for • x) the Bapport he has received since coming to Aehberton, begs to annoance that he has now a well Selected Btook of BOOTS and SHOES to choose from of Beat Quality. Order Work and Repairs Promptly Executed.—A Trial Solicited. ■ —Note xhr address— Next Mb Randell, East Street. G. DIACK, Proprietor,



WOOL PACKS AND TWIKE AX Lowest Oarrentßates, —We have for Sale Privately ->- 2 Clayton and Shnttleworth Threih- Q log Mills and Engines with 4/ olevators, and everything complete, in perfect working order, fit to go to work, or full particulars apply at our office, -ALSO— Q REAPERS AND BINDERS losskill ROLLER, GRASS STRIPPER 3 i. <■ni We have been appointed Afeurrs for JOHNcON am> Go's AETIFICIAL MANUEE. WK HAVE ON HAND 5 TONS, Samples and Particulars of which can be bad on application. WILLIAMS & BLAND auctioneers. ~lTon bre~w~e¥y~ COMPANY. Corner Dobson Street and Oaes Street, ASHBURTON. I7IARMERS, Bottlers, and Others are JL; informed that the LION BREWEBY la now in full working order, with an experienced Practical Brewer in charge of the Manufacturing Department. The quality of the Alea and Porter now being delivered 1b reported on by experts I as first-class. BOTTLING STORES — Mcore-^^, opposite the Wakanul Road J***™ Offices, , IJX^^k^WERY CO, - — "~ 12^20



M° m£^°W dr> * MMHVB& ROTAL L2_ 11 OOAOH. On andaftet J»n«»i> lit, 1885, the 4nden|gi.edjrill ran n Oosoh eaoh Mon dayTWednetday and Saturday, startinff at noon horn Hood'i Hotel, Moont Someis, tot SptlngbniD and Alford Foieet, there -WBueoting with Dafl's Coach ftorn Methven ratuinlng same svening. ¥tr^t—Bpi)ng bu»n, 1 1, letain, 3i; Alfoid J?oiMt, i rttcm, 6s, 1 a? T. HEX. BLANCAR^ ' lODIDE OF IRON DIT T Q 4 PFBOYED by the Aetdeny of Medkine 'XX. of Pmli, are iptalally recommended by the Medical Oelebriflei of the World in Bowf«la I(Tamon, King's Bvil, eto), tfca eulv «tag«i of Oonsimption, Oonitititional Weak* Best, iroorness of Blood, and for Btunslating and regilating it* periodic eoine. Norn geoiiiw inlrM signed "Blanoard, 40* neßooa* parto, Paris.' Sold by Driggiats «nd (Ihemurt cnnrngtois the Ooloniea. Your Money CANNOT b better Invested than in nurehatlik a (JOMPLETE MEDI CINE CHEST containing Oolemane and Sons' Euoalyptl RamedlßS. For a Postal- Note for 12s 6d the following remedies will be sent, enclosed In a Neat Box, to any address, post paid :—1 Bottle Sida lyptl Extraot, 1 pot Vlotory Ointment, 1 box eaoh Ladles and Gents Liver Pills, 1 pot Eucalypti Honey, 1 box voice Lozenges, 1 Cake Eucalypti Soap, Fall directions for use enclosed. All SAJfE i and SURE remedies. Bewaie of Imita tions* See that yon get Oolbiujtb ] ahd Sons' EUCALYPTI and no other. c Wholesale and Retail Agent, . W. J. ALEXANDEB, 5 142 Otshel St., Ohrlstoharob, To wnom orders are to be seat. Send for elf ca ay« 7 80 "3 NEW TWEEDS. 1 —i ' i s WE HAVE much pleasure in announcing £ that we have just received a GRAND ASSORTMENT OF TWEEDS and WORSTEDS for the coming Spring and Summer Seasons. 1 These goods are ol FIRST-CLASS | QUALITY.and [PATTERN, and in every way suited to the requirements of Ashburton. H. & E« Craighead < TANCEED STBEET ASHBUBTON. l



GOVERNMENT LIFE INSURANCE DEPARTMENT. EOAXI (PM MOBTOAOE. Fbom Urn'i to Haw a limited portion of *bt Mndß 1b laat on fln4 mortgage of freehold ■ Monrtty, with opUoa ef r«p»yment by axed fautehnenta, spxMd or-» 1415, or 90 yeu» Balt-jsttly Faymrat __,_,_._ ftwwohilOQ. Psrlod of Ek»b— 4 i. «, rwstv«yeuc «. M IM Ftfttmjwn ♦ -SSI TwtHty ymn M Miis a I«uu repavkble by initolmenta whereby ffiaeipal and interest we both Vqnidatea Within a given time, and on terms el a most faroarafeie character, pieaeni marked adraa lami to Mttleri and «thers. The borrower may, before the expiry *f <SM fall period, redeem the loan, with or withont notice, «n terma which can be at •ertained at thia office, or at any of the offices , •f ttiii Department, where alao form* ef ap plication etei w«> obtained. For fall particular! ae to loaao, apply to (be Haadftßi Branoh Offioes and Post Offloee W. W FBANKLAND. 4staaxy and Priiwtoal Offlow. B. M. LtTWIH, *T—unenUmKi, ABHBURTON HIGH SCHOOL, ESTABIJSHED 1881 i PUPILS of both sexes are taught the elements of a liberal education. Special subjects of study may be pur sued where circumstances require a departure from the ordinary school course. Headmaster: Mb J. E. Buchanan, Ist BjA,, (London,) per term Fee for pupils over 12 £ a d years of age ... 3 3 ' Fee for pupils under 12 years of age ... f 8 (I Music (extra). i 1 0 The School year is divided Intu three eims. All fees are payable in advance, 10 CLEARING SALE AT "The Corner." THE BALANCE OF THE SEASON'S STOCK ALL BEDUCEDJ B£d Prints for 4|i Isd Dreis Goods for B£d 6d Frilllnga for Id 3s Sunbonnats for Is lid Straw Hate, half price 60s Suits for 35s CALL \EABLY AND SECURE BARGAINS* W.JB. COLLIER *liie Corner. 1'



TO W N B N 'D B . Bilious and Livsb Fiiu n 8 w OUBK Str oaaneM» H«adMhe, Acidity, » Heartbaro, Pains between the Shoulder* « S pitatlon ? f the Heart« Interrupted « Sleep^arawuigDreami, Tendencytostat, i J? f^ fl FriKh«ned, Spasm. .Flatulence g" g?»t'veneßß, Skin Eruptions, Import Blood,; and all Bilious Disorders. si?d 30 stampe. v W. P. TOWNEND. Pharmaceutical Chemist, 183 Colombo street, pHRISTOHUKOBi le w ~" £20 REWARD. * ly ■ * * T^^onwqueaee of the aaount of « A Poaohing going on in the; Greek* en *• 2n J^jior Estate, the aooye reward will be paid to anyone giving infanuati a is that will • lead ;to a conviction; 0 From this date NO ONE wUI be m?-* pitted to fish in the Creeks on tL Lagmhor Estate. DONALD MoLEAU. J Laghmor,Ut April, 188^ ",\ 4{j I ! WUOL WOOL WOOL, THE NEW ZeIlaND LOAN AND MEROANTILE AGENOT COM' 1 PaJU (UMITED)I B acknowledging the oonndenoe diaplayed by ita clients Id the past, which has enabled It to attain THE PBEMIEA POSITION IN THI WOOL TKADE, Begs to Assure Weol-growen that THE LEADING FEATU»ES|OF IHK BUSINBSS. Hitherto so muoh appreciated, will bt Strtctly adhered to dnrlng the Comif. LIBERAL"ADVANCES OABEFDL VALUATIONiS EXPEBT KNOWLEDGE, SPEOUL ATTENTION TO SMALL THE COMPANY ACTS STWOTIif A' ■ ' SELLING BEOKEE, ISO DOES NOT BUY OR SELL ON IT OWN ACCOUNT. Growers In the Ashburton, Rakela. and Bllamcre Dlstrfcts can place theii ' CLIPS in the hands of fta local! AGENTSat ■ " ASHBUKTON, BAKAIA, CHEBTSEY. SOUTHBRIDGE. LEESTON Or Dospatoh them from any Railway % Station to the Ohrletchurch or Lyttelton Wsrehonaes of the Company WITHOTI'P CHARGE, **«wwjr DIBECT OR INDIREOr, FOB CAR TAGE OB EXTRA LABOB IN HANDLING. A SPBOIALLJc"tR AINED STAFF Fally experienced In the Wool Trade h kept for this Important Branch o itha Bnelness, whose care it la to pay the atter vmost attention to the^aali B atlon of every CLIP, whether LARGE oi SMALL, and in this Department the Company ohal lenges the fullest orltiolsm.j ■ ALL INFORMATION as to DETAILS to be obtained from H. H. Sborbta*. Agent, Ashborton, Rakali, Ohertsej. B. J.Pon»a»R, Agent, '; Southbridge andLeeston. E 8. HARLEY, Manager E. G, STAVELBY, Produce Manager, Obr'itohdTob. H. CIILDS, SHOEING AND GENERAL BLACK SMITH AND ENQINEER, (IATB OF CHEBTSK), BEGS to notify that he has commenced bcslneas In Aahburton in the pre mises on Wakannf Boad, lately ocenpled by Mr 0. Ray, Engineer, where he hopes by strict attention to business, combined with good Workmanship and Moderate Charges, to merit a f»ir share of public support. . All kinds of Agricultural and othef Machinery repaired. Horse Shoeing and all kinds of Blaoksmlth's work done with promptitude. —Note thb ADDEBsa— Late Premises of a ray Wakanui Road; -NOTIOE.- T HAVE pleasure In announcing that I JL have appointed MR J. QUINN Watchmaker, as Sole Agent In Aahburton for my Improved Pibbib Sncniousi Signed— 10 15 WM. BIOKETTS. Gr. FAWOIT JDODDg. SUBGEON DENTIST, (Formerly with A. W, OHuniLD. < Auckland. " * —0 HARG ES— Ordinary Extraction... „, 2s 6d Pamleas ... , M ... 5g M Stopping 7b6( | Full upper and lower set of Artlfioi Teeth 10 guineas, and all work equally moderns I -CONSULTATION FREE- f All work done by him guaranteed to t ,\ nnd look well. i Addbßßß :-Court Chambers then*