A New Zealander in Japan.

•w Mr Charles Nettleship, who left Auck land some time ago for Japan, in writing ■ to Mr E. Morton, gives the following account of his surroundings : —" You will be glad to hear that we like the country and people, and in no wise regret having left Hew Zealand to come to Japan. I ' am at present English teacher to two of the 1 schools under the Japanese Government. The language of the country is, indeed, very difficult, in fact, its difficulties are beyond description. Those who are in a position to know say that Hebrew and . Greek are child's play in comparison. Up to the present time I have been so fully occupied in teaching^ both in and out of school hours, that I have really had no time to devote to the study of the language. Here, .in Tokushima, there are only nine foreigners. We therefore naturally see a great deal of Japanese life, and sometimes a little too much : for instance, if we go for a walk we are followed the whole distance by a crowd of children, who follow so closely on our heels that if we tetop suddenly we have the whole crowd around us. If we go into a shop, the crowd of children go in too, their i , number being considerably augumented by men and women. Every word we give utterance to.is repeated by each individual member of the gathering. The missionaries , sometimes have their time and patience sorely taxed, for men will go to them and ■ say .they have come to inquire about Christianity. They are kindly received, and after they have wasted some valuable ' hours, they will ask how soap is made, or if they can, be taught English for noth ''injj. One man went three times to the Rev C.;F; Warren, of Osaka, and the ' third time took away with him an overcoat out of the hall. He has not been a fourth time to inquire about Christianity, you may. be sure.' The Japanese are very • polite to each other, but they do not seem to possess any real affection. They .think, nothing of plucking their fowls alive, and letting them go about the steeets nearly , bare. They will also without any compunction, kick a dog from one side of the road to the other. Instead of whipping their children, they calmly burn them. With all their faults we like '■ them very much, and hope when we have mastered their language to be able to ■ work effectually among them. This is the orthodox Japanese writing paper and Japanese ink. Therefore, I hope you will excuse all shortcomings. This paper is prepared from the inner bark of a tree. • It is very light, and therefore commends itself to us for that reason."

CRICKET.

AUSTRALIANS v LANCASHIRE.

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(Received May 30, 0.15 p.m.) London, May 29.

Fine weather is being experienced for the match Australians v Lancashire . eleven, which was begun at Manchester . to-day. The wicket was in perfect order. .The visitors went first to the wicket, and Barrett and Murdoch both fell victims to the bowling in the first over. The in comers, however, made a better stand, and when the fifth wicket fell the score stood at 113. '

The Markets.

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London, May 28,

Best mutton tallow, 24s 6d to 255,

Messrs Nelson Brothers and Co., limited, have received the following London telegram:—

Mutton, market firmer, best quality 4|d; beef, hinds 4|d, fores, 4d.

(Received May 30, 0.15 p.m.)

London, May 29,

The quantity of wheat and flour afloat for the United Kingdom is 2,950,000qr5; for the Continent 964,000 quarters. The American visible supply amounts to 22,464,000 bushels.

New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Company's shades, £2 15s; Robert Campbell and Sons, £5 ss; Dalgety and Co., £8.

LATEST CABLE NEWS.

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SYDNEY LOAN.

(Received May 30, 0.15 p.m.)

London, May 29., Tenders amounting to £82,g00 were received for the city of Sydney loan of j£25,000. The average price was about

JBIO4 10s.

A COSTLY PICTURE.

Pakis, May 29,

Meissonier's picture of Napoleon and his staff in 1814 has been sold for £34,000.

NATIVE OUTBREAK.

News has been received of serious native revolt in Senegal.

(Received May 30, 0.45 p.m.)

THE CLERICAL BIGAMIST.

Sydney, May 30. Dr McLeod has been found guilty on the charge of bigamy. Sentence was reserved, pending argument on certain points! •

H.M.S. ROYALIST.

H.M.S Royalist has arrived at Noumea with several traders who were concerned in kidnapping in the New Hebrides on board. While negotiating the Mallicolo passage, the Royalist ran on a reef, where she remained for about four hours.

FEDERATION.

The " Daily Telegraph," in an article on the Swiss referendum, suggests that the system should be tried as a means of ascertaining the views of the people on the federation question.

VICTORIAN POLITICS.

Melbourne. May 30. During the want-of-confidence de bate in the Assembly, Captain Taylor moved as a further amendment—"That the expenditure of the colony has been unduly increased, owing to the mis leading financial statement of last ses sion, and that the Government has failed to provide a remedy for the pre sent mismanagement of the railways." Mr Munro has witudrawn his amend ment in favor of Captain Taylor's.

In the course of a speech at his reception at Opawa Bishop Juliua said "The services in the churches here were in advance of what they had in Victoria. No one in the build ing loved musical services more than he did. He loved the beautiful service in the '»Cathedral, and nothing had helped and j raised him so much, but of all horrible things, musical services in country parishes were the worst. In country parishes he liked the people (in the words of the Psalmist), to make a joyful note*. He believed in hearty singing in parish churches, and good old fashioned hymns sung to old English tunes. At the Supreme Court, Christchurch, on Thursday, Richard Morgan was found guilty of fraudulent conduct in connection with his bankruptcy, by not discovering his property and not delivering up his books, He was sentenced to three months' hard labor.— Henry Cape Williamson was acquitted of fraudulently disposing of a part of his bank ruptcy estate. On the charge of larceny as a bailee he was found guilty and sentenced to six months' imprisonment with hard (labor, nr

TfiE A&ftßtratOtt GtJA&DIAtt, FfilOAY, MAY 30, 1890.



A meeting of the Tinwald School Committee was held in the Schoolroom on Monday, Present—Messrs Doherty (chairman), Red mayne, P. Low, and Gudsell. The minutes of. the previous meeting were read and' confirmed. The Master's report showed the attendance for the month to be—Boys, 51-6; girls, 39 2; total, 908. Number on roll—Boys, 68; girls, 57; total, 125. The Master mentioned matters requiring atten tion in connection with the pump and out houses, and asked for paper for the use of the school. Three tenders were opened for the office of Caretaker, and that of Susanna Wilson was accepted for £14 per annum. Accounts to the amount of £1 15s 6d were passed for payment. Messrs Redmayne and Low were appointed a Visiting Committee, and authorised to have the necessary works done at once. The Committee thenadjourned



Public Notices. O C\ p? f~\ C^\ To lend on approved dZ)4-lO\-JKJ freehold security. JOHN C. CORR, Barrister & Solicitor ; Burnett St Ashburton. FLEMINGTON BACON FACTORY. "DORK CUTTINGS will be for Sale Ju daily at the above Factory on and after SATURDAY, MAY 31st. 5 203 T. Bullock. TO-MOKHOW" SHEEP TROUGHS. '.



MR T. BULLOCK will sell by , Auction at the Arcade at 12 Noon TO-MORROW, a number of Sheep Troughs. T. BULLOCK, 5-1204 Auctioneer. SATURDAY, MAY 31st. Valuable Corner Section, No. 643, Bur nett and Winter Streets. MR T. BULLOCK has received in structions from the Owner to Sell by Public Auction at the Arcade on the above date that valuable— T.S. 643, Corner of Burnett and Winter Streets, near the Drill : Shed, fenced with a Macrocarpa fence, high, dry and healthy posi tion. Grand Site for a House. Sale at 12 noon. T. BULLOCK, , 5 165 Auctioneer, i SATURDAY, MAY 31. ~\ \ Acre Section, together with Cottage, 2 near the Woollen Factory. MR T. BULLOCK has received in structions from Mr B. Hanks to Sell by Public Auction at the Arcade on SATURDAY, MAY 31, His Freehold Allotment, number 22, | containing \ Acre, fronting Winter's Road, Allenton, on which is erected a Cottage. This property is well situated, healthy position, and near the Woollen Factory. Will be sold at a sacrifice. \ Inspection Invited. Terms if required. Sale at 12 Noon. T. BULLOCK, 5t156 Auctioneer. SATURDAY, MAY 31. Corner Section, together with Butcher's Shop and Dwelling House, Tinwald. By order of the Mortgagees. MR T. BULLOCK has received in structions to Sell by Public Auc tion at the Arcade on Saturday, May 31, on account and by order of the Mortgagees. LOT 73, containing J-acre, corner of Agnes and Archibald Streets' Tin wald, on which are erected a Butchers shop with dwelling house attached, stable, cart shed, loose boxes, and other buildings. Lately in the occupation of Mr J. M. Wood. This property is very centrally situated, near the Railway Station and fronting the main thoroughfare, will be sold on ex- 1 ceptionally liberal terms oi: payment. j Sale at 12 noon.



T. BULLOCK, 5*158 Auctioneer. SATURDAY, MAY 31st. IMPROVED FARMS. 666 AC"^ES 666 Close to the Somerton Railway Station, Methven line. MR T. BULLOCK has received in structions ' to sell by Public Auction, at the Arcade on SATURDAY, MAY 31st 666 ACEKS 666 Originally part of the Somerton Estate fronting the Rakaia and Methven Railway line and close to the Somerton Station cut up into 3 convenient sized farms ranging in , area from 206 to 250 acres. This has been down in English grasses for a number of years, it is very conven iently situated being only about 6 miles from the Rakaia Township. This offers a favorable opportunity to persons of moderate means of acquiring a medium sized farm in a good locality and on very favorable terms, viz : 10 per cent Cash, balance by instalments, infceres only 6i per cent. I Sale at 12 noon,- T. BULLOCK, +115 Auctioneer. Jiicmd and Hnmpherys SATURDAY, 31st MAY. UNDER BILL OF SALE. .■ BLAND AND HUMPHERYS have received instructions from the holders of the bill of sale to sell by public auction at the East Street Horse Bazaar on the above date, — : n DRAUGHT HORSES, Q DOUBLE-FURROW PLOUGHS, O FARM DRAYS, HARNESS AND SUNDRIES. Sale at 12 o'clock.! - ' ' * BLAND & HUMPHERYS, 6§199 Auctioneers.



.Hoixoway's Pills—The stomach and its troubles cause more discomfort and bring more unhappiness than is commonly sup posed. The thousand ills that settle there may be prevented or dislodged by the judici ous use of these purifying pills, which act as a sure, gentle anti-acid aperient, without annoying the nerVes of the susceptible or irritating the most delicate organization. Holloway's Pills will bestow comfort and confer relief on every headache, dyspeptic, and sickly sufferer, whose tortures make him a burden to himself and a bugbear to his friends. These pills have long been the popular remedy for a weak stomach, for a disordered, liver, or a paralysed digestion, which yield without difficulty to their regu fating, purifying, and tonic qualities.



; THURSDAY sth UNE. - IMPORTANT CLEARING SALE OF ' I7(~\C\ CROSSBRED SHEEP. . SUPERIOR DRAUGHT ENTIRES, 21 ? HORSES, CATTLE, PIGS, AND [ FARM IMPLEMENTS, Etc., Etc. [ jDLAND & HUMPHERYS have re- J3 ceived instructions from Mr Thomas ( Langley, in consequence of liis giving up . cropping and contracting, to sell \by , Public Auction at his HOMESTEAD, DROMORE, i On the above date, the whole of his Live Stock, Farm Implements, etc., etc., : Comprising— 260 2-tooth Crossbreds, in good condition 1 450 First Cross Lambs. The far famed Entire Horse CON QUEROR by Lord Salisbury, dam Scotch Annie. Also, The pure bred Clydesdale Entire ATHEL STANE by Lord Salisbury, dam Nellie Ivanhoe. His stock are turn ing out the most successful in the Southern Provinces' Show Rings. 8 Draught Mares and Geldings, including POLLY WALLACE and other Superior Brood Mares. 7 Draught Colts, Fillies and Foals. ! I 1 Boy's Pony—a beauty. 10 Fan Pigs, 3 Dairy Cows, 2 Springing Heifers. 40 Acres Turnips near Ashburton Sale yards. 25 Acres Turnips at Dromore Station. 1 Stack Oaten Sheaves, about 30 Tons. 10 Tons Chaff in bags. 3 Farm Drays and Frames, 1 Tip Cart, Portable Hut. 1 Three-furrow Plough, 1 Single-furrow Plough, 1 Set 20ft Harrows, 1 Drill. Chaff Cutter and Horse Power, Corn Crusher, 3 Reapers and Binders, Cambridge Roller with Canisters, Scoops, ---1 Grass Stripper, and a large quantity of useful sundries. The Auctioneers have much pleasure in drawing the attention of the public to this sale, as many of the Horses are of a very high class, and the Implements are all in good order. Luncheon provided. Terms at Sale. Sale at 12 noori. BLAND & HUMPHERYS, 51157 Auctioneers. Jrublie Notices. "XTOTICE—AII persons found Trespas! _LN sing in pursuit of game or others wise on the Riversdale Estate on and after this date will be prosecuted. J. R. WILLIAMS. Riversdale, 24th May. 5 176 O. Thorn-ton. XJuclley, LAND, ESTATE AND STOCK AGENT 161 Hereford Street, Christchurch I have sums of' money to lend on good security at low rate of interest. Several Farms for Sale. FIRST-CLASS AMERICAN ORGAN, NEW. AN Opportunity offers to obtain one of Cornish's celebrated American Organs on exceedingly favorable terms. Height 45 inches, Length 46 inches, width 23 inches. Five Octaves, 14 stops, 2 octave couplers, and 2 knee swells. Above can be supplied direct from the Manufactures at considerably less than \ usual price. Apply " Mail " and " Guar dian" Office. 5 201 \j\ R BUXTON requests the Electors of Rangitata to meet him on FRIDAY NEXT, May 30th., at 8 p.m. in the Templar Hall, Ashburton. 5 181 -]%/TR W. C. WALKER invites the Electors to meet him at the Schoolroom, Mount Somers, on MONDAY, June 2, at 7.30 p.m. 5 Jl9O LONGBEACH ROAD DISTRICT. rpENDERS are invited for,—• Making Drain and Forming Track on Windermere Road, about 60 chains. Particulars at our office. Tenders close MONDAY, June 2nd, 1890, at 11 a.m. FOOKS & SON, 5 163 District Surveyors. SEALY'S FRUIT TREES. TNCLUDING Apples, Pears, Plums, I Cherries, Peaches, Apricots, Nectar ines, and all other fruits. The merits of all the varieties have been subjected to severe tests during the last 15 years, and j the stock, is now admitted to be the Largest and Choicest in Canterbury, probably in the colony, to select from, all warranted', and at your own prices. I SEALY'S FOREST TREES lOf all kinds, innumerable in quantity, well-grown and hardy—all kinds, all sizes, all prices. SEALY'S ORNAMENTAL TREES, &c. Choice in quality, numerous in quantity. SEALY'S MACROCARPA. Tens of thousands in number. A large quantity specially grown for fencing at i very low prices. SEALY'S ROSES. Endless in variety and choicest in quality. SEALY'S CATALOGUES Forwarded free to any address on application. Note. —I will only be responsible for Trees ordered direct from the Nursery or through Messrs J. Sbaly and Co. THOS. SEALY, Nurseryman, 18 Riverbank, Ashburton. SEEDS, PLANTS, &c TEEEB. TEEES. TEEES. I Again tender my best thanks to my numerous Customers and Correspon dents for the support I have received from them, and assure them that I shall still conduct my Business in the future as I have in the past, and all orders by post r otherwise will receive my prompt atten- Hon. My' Apple Trees are all worked on the blight proof stock, and are clean and well grown ; also Pears, Plums, Cherries, Apricots, and all kinds of small Fruits. I have one of the largest stock of Forest Trees in Canterbury, about 40,000 Larch, two years old, 40,000 do. one year old, and 100,000 Pinus Insignis, one and two years old. Cupressus," Macrocarpa, I have a grand line. I make this a speciality. All my seedlings have been transplanted, being equal to those in boxes. I have about 100,000 one and two years old, also Roses and Fancy Shrubs in great variety. All trees supplied and planted by me will be guaranteed for 12 months. Cata logu sent post free on application. tames "dorter James JTorter, NURSERYMAN and SEEDSMAN, ALLENTON ASHBURTON



MUST BE SOLD. PREVIOUS TO STOCK-TAKING. QURPLUS stock of Books, Stationery, D Fancy Goods etc., at GREATLY REDUCED PRICES. A lot of music at half price. Hundreds of back numbers of Periodicals and Xmas Papers with colored I illustrations at half price. Sale now on. L. F. ANDREWES & CO. Stationers' Hall. ASHBURTON "GUARDIAN." IN consequence oi the recent altera tions in the time of departure of the Mount Somers train, and the Longbeach Coach, we shall in future publish two editions of the "Guardian" the first edition poing to press at 3.30 p.m. ASHBURTON HIGH SCHOOL. » Established 1881. "DUPIL of both sexes are taugh the JL elements of a liberal educttion. Special subjects of study may be pur sued where circumstances require a de parture from the ordinary school course. Head Master : Mr J. E. Buchanan. Ist 8.A., (London), per term Fee for pupils over 12 years of age ... £3 3 0 Fee for pupils under 12 years of age 2 9 0 Music (extra)... ... ... .11 0 i The School year is divided into three terms. All fees are payable in advance. TINWALD COAL AND FIREWOOD DEPOT. JA /CLOTHIER has for . JLA_. KJ Sale—Best New astle, Westport, Grey Valley, and Mount Somers Coal, Firewood and Stakee, Prime Oaten Straw and Sheaf Chaff at Ashburton prices. 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 through out the season. My man will be at the Chertsey Saleyards every MONDAY, WEDNESDAY, and FRIDAY, duiing the Season commencing MARCH 19th, from 8 o'clock'till 4. Prices for Dipping Id per' head tiil 14th Aril, ljd to 14th May. I would strongly advise Farmers to Dip Early. Instructions can be left with Mr McDowell, Chertsey. D. THOMAS, 44 Ashburton. THE SONS & DAUGHTERS OF TEMPERANCE FRIENDLY BENEFIT SOCIETY. "jPHE Special Advantages offered by this I Society are—lst, a'large invested fund; 2nd, the funeral ■''"".,'•!'■■■ 1 '■_:■,.■ :. 'by the National Di\ ! ■ : :>•.... I ■ .■ I :rlief during sickness, with choice of any doctor within the district for, members and their families, and as large funeral donation as is consistent with safety. The Grand Division has established; a Central Sick Fund, which secures, uni formity of fees and benefits throughout New Zealand ; allows members to move from one division to another without any increase of contributions, and affords absolute security to small or weak divisions, Benefit t?or Male Members :—First six months' sickness, 20s per week; second six months, 13s ; afterwards,' 10s; death of a member, £30; death of a member's wife, £10. Half the above benefits are received by female members. . ■ ■ Honorary Members of both sexes' shall be entitled to the services of the physician and apothecary, providing they pass a satis factory medical examination, and recoup to the Division the amount of fees payable by it to those officers on their account. The pledge originally adopted has remained unchanged until the present' time,' and by it all forms of intoxicating drinks are proscribed. The position the Sons and Daughters of Temperance occupy is a standing testimony of the value of Total Abstinence principles, and compares favorably with any other Friendly Society; the sickne s rate showing one-third less than that of other Societies not based on total abstinence principles; the death rate being only six per thousand in the Sons and Daughters of Tggiperance, ,as against nine per thousand, the yearly average death rate of other Societies. • , This Order should command the support and attention of all earnest temperance workers, as it gives uncontrovertible testi mony of the value of total abstinence to the health of the body; exerts a decided in fluence on public opinion, and provides an opportunity for total abstainers to make provision for themselves in case of sickness, accident, or death. The Lodge meets MONDAY, 12th May, and each alternate Monday, at the Templar Hall, Ashburton, at 8 p.m. Every Total Abstainer Should Join. 213 W. MU RRAY, Sec. STEPHENS BROS, BURNETT STREET, BEG to introduce to their Customers and the Public a NEW LINE OF KEROSENE, Which they have just landed, and for ' which the Manufacturers claim many ad vantages over the ordinary oil now in the market, inasmuch as it is almost odourless and free from offensive smell. It is extra refined and perfectly pure, and will, therefore, produce a much softer and more BRILLIANT LIGHT, It will Not Dazzle or Injure the Eyes, and altogether dispenses with the risk attached to the ordinary lower grades, as well as being very much more economical for household purposes, stoves, etc., etc Although being a little more costly, yet, to keep pace with the times, we will t RETAIL IT at the USUAL PRICES, So Farmers and Householders,will do well in Securing a Winter Supply, and in so doing we ate satisfied they will be pleased with their purchase. We have, also, to hand a- . '.' GOOD ASSORTMENT OF CANDLES, Both English and Colonial, including ■ Carriage, Bedroom, Piano, etc. Our Stock of TEAS is also Increasing; and we have, therefore, a Better Selection for Blending purposes and to select from, and desire to Draw Special Attention to our INDIAN, CEYLON, DARJELING PEKOE, ASSAM PEKOE, and several other varieties in packets or in bulk, so Customers favoring us with a call will re ceive our efforts to give satisfaction. We will be pleased to wait upon Cus tomers if requested, and* orders by post will be despatched without delay Orders delivered in Town or Suburbs I STEPHENS T3ROS , Dtephens -Dros,



MILNBR &' THOMPSON GREAT nW • TOWB6 DEYi'E BY WHICH A PIANO STANDS PERMANENTLY IN TUNE AFTER THE STRINGSARE ONCE STRETCHED IS THE BEST PATENT EVER DISCVERED FOR PIANOS, AND WILL LAST 200 YEARS. A SPECIAL First Award has just been given to the Firm by the Jurors at the ( Dunedin Exhibition, — ALSO-. A First Award for Giand Pianos <, ■■■ ,.'.. A First Award for Cottage Pianos, — Or Three First Awards being the highest possible distinction that could be gained. The Prices of our Two Models-as exhibited at the Exhibition are respectively 60 and 70 guineas, but we have Pianos with Iron Frames from £30, any of which can be purchased on Two Years' Hire Purchase System, &c. ' M M. JONES AGENT.



ANNOUNCEMENTS \ k{ ANTED Two Good MILK COWS. V* Apply D. THOMAS, 5*193 Auctioneer. GOSPEL MISSION /CONDUCTED by Mrs Baeyertz, K.J Evangelist, commencing June Ist, Oddfellows' Hall. Afternoon Service at 3 p.m., evening 6.30 p.m. Every even ing during the week, commencing at 7.30 p.m, All are invited, especially those who do not attend any place of worship regularly. 5J187 ; PHOTOGRAPHERS, 218, High Street, Christchurch F FLAVALL ENGINEER AND MACHINISI, ; ♦ Ashburton. STEAM Engines and Boilers repaired, Threshing Machines . overhauled Tjateefc Improvements fitted into old machines. Numerous testimonials on application. Shop—Acland and Campbell's Old Auction Kooms. o^le* ■ C. M BROOKE, PRESCRIBES FOR LA ORIPPF, I COUGHS, COLDS, And other Common Ailments. AND in future will be in personal attendance at "The Dispensary ' from 9 a.m. to; 6 p.m., and irom 7 to 8 p.m. Sundays—Afternoon,, 2 to 3; Evening, 7 to 8.30. , ■ The Ashburton., Doctors prescriptions accurately dispensed by CM. BROOKE. TEETH CAREFULLY EXTRACTED. A Large Stock of the best COD LIVER OIL, CHEST PROTECTORS, and other Requisites for the season. . Orders by Post promptly attended to. C. M. BROOKE THE DISPENSARY, EAST STREET, . ASHBURTON IF YOU WANT GENUINE VALUE ' FOR YOUR MONEY, TRY W. W SPENCER'S \ HE is now offering the best value ever had in Ashburton. A large and well assorted stock of . DRAPERY, CLOTHING, AND BOOTS Flannel Is a yard. Good heavy dress tweeds all colors Bid , per yard. Winter Homespuns 7|d. Cashmeres and Merinos in all colors at very low prices. Blankets, in grey, white, and blue, at very low prices. Quilts, calicos, flannels, hollands, and shirtings, Cheaper than ever. Double width white sheeting 7.^dr Mens, boys, and youths suits. Sox, . /shirts, and hats at prices before never known. BObTS, BOOTS, BOOTS.; The cheapest Boots and the Best Boots ever had in Ashburton are at ; . W- W. SPEMGt-.'J THE ARCADE. \ Men's Bluchers 6s lid. Men's shooters 10s 6d. Children's p tent leather slippers, shoes and boots. Extra value very cheap. Hie best school boots for boys and girls in Ashburton at ' W. W. SPENCER'S AECADE, ASHBURTON John G, Restell, GENERAL MERCHANT . WEST STREET, ASHBUETO.N HAS now in Stock, and is prepared to sell at Lowest Current Rates,— Building Material of all descriptions, consisting of— Red and White PINES Boards ami Scantlings, Black PINE, TOTARA, 1 KAURT Shelvings, Lining ' : • : - ' and Flooring. V.D.L. Timber for Bridge Work, also for Hurdle and Gate-making. . sft and 6ft PALINGS. Galvanised IRON, Lysaght's Orb, the best Iron manufactured, CEMENT, LIME, etc., . WIRE, Barbed and Plain, arid Fencing Staples, Posts, Stakes, Strainers. co"al Best NEWCASTLE, COALBROOKDALE, And MOUNT SOMERS. Horse Feed-rOATS, whole ] OATS, crushed Oaten Sheaf CHAFF, Bran, etc, ' Also, — Sharps for Pig Feed, and a quantity of Barley, whole or crushed. STATION AND FARM STORES,: Consisting of Sugar, Candles, and Groceries, in who c sale lots, and the Celebrated CEYLON AND INDIAN TEA In its imported state Not Blended.



WHEAT. WHEAT. WHE,VT CASH BUYERS R O L L I T & CO., CANTERBURY MILLS, ASHBUKTO N > [ 4 ARE still prompt Cash Buyers of Prime Milling Wheat at highest market price . Flour, Bran and Sharps always on hand. Gristing by patent Roller process done on the shortest notice. ' • •_ T>*lS "ACXET 15 CUARANTEED TO CONTAIN ONE PQUKDfcETT , » TRIAL SOLICITED. , # SOLE AGENT, ASHBURTON. . WE ARE BUYERS AT ALL TIMES OF WHEAT, OATS, BARLEY, RYEGRASS, PEAS, ETC., ETC. FRIEDL ANDEIi BROS. WHEAT SHIPMENTS TTfJC ABE PREPARED TO MAKE LIBERAL ADVANCES, FBEB OF COMMISSION AND INTEREST, against »1l kinds of Produce placedjlc one h*n<Jf for ahipment to the Doited Kingdom or the Continent. HAVING our owii honse In London Is a saffiotont gamnta» that the Interest of Clients, who will entrust the ahlpment of their gt*ln to ac, will be well looked _ftor. Ollopts may also rely that expenses will ba kept ao low."aa possible, and the blgho market valae realised. ... . . EACH Farmer's Lot Is shipped andor.a dletlnct and separata brand, no tw lota being branded alike, and eooh^lot Is sold ■oa its own morltn. Prompt aaooun Sales as ia the past. . WE are also prepared to etorojjgrata and other Produoo at Aehbnrton, Lyndharat Lyttelton 01 Aldington apon easy tenon, and mako reaionvblo advauoea on ■«mc. FRIEDLANDEK BKOS. NOW LANDING. ■ ■'"■■ ■ ■ ■ ' !OI ■" '' ' , EX "Maud Graham" 20,000 Feet DRESSED KAURI T. & G. FLOORING T. & G. MATCH LINING AND BOARDS. EX " Spray " 30,000 Feet SPLENDID RED PINE. EX " Zior" 20,000 Feeb MAGNIFICENT WHITE PINE. .: ' ELOORtNG, LINING AND SHELV FROM HAVELOCK. - , IN STOCK AND TO ARRIVE— WESTPORT, NEWCASTLE, GEEY VALLEY AND MOUNT SOMEES COAL. W. H. COLLINS AND GO. TIMBER AND COAL MERCHANTS, . ASHBUKTCN. ABUNDANT CROPS OF GOOD WOO L) OF THE HIGHEST MARKET VALUE FOR ITS CLAfeb, EN SUKED BY THE USE OF Little's Patent Sheep Dip (NON-POISONOUS.) , ! ADVANTAGES OF LITTLE'S PATENT FLUID DIP :— IF. PROPERLY USED according to instructions, it is the best, the most effectual and most valuable Dip known. IT IS NOT POISONOUS to animals, there is ■ therefore no danger of poisoning Horses, Sheep, Cattle, or other animals, by the Dip draining od the grass or herbage; there is no danger in leaving,it about in the way of children or others; nor is there any danger of wholesale poisoning from neglect, accident, or design. ITS EFFECT UPON THE WOOL is exceedingly important to Woolgrowers. It rapidly increases the value; it does not arrest the growth at any time but promotes the natural secretions, and increases the weight of the fleeofe ; it does not stain or discolor the wool, nor take out any of the yolk, but is at all times the best Dip for the wool that can be used. IT IS CHEAP and repays itself tenfold to the sheep-ownerr IT IS EASY TO USE, requiring very little preparation, mixes instantly with coid water, leaves no sedimeut, no scum, no waste. One gallon of Dip to 100 gallons of water—the wash is then ready for use. , IT IS SAFE. Wliilo Piosonous Dips can only be used with caucion upon sheep, this Dip may be used upon all animals : \ Horses to kill insects and the mange ; also Dogs for tho same purpose ; also for exterminating insects, and alloying all irritation of fhe skin of Dairy Cattle, Pigs, etc., for which purpose it is simply invaluable. FOR SCAB, LICE, TICKS, and insects of all kinds, it is a most effectual Dip, and thoroughly reliable at all times, and in all climates. LITTLE'S PATENT FLUID DIP has a world-wide reputation of the highest possible character. It has received moro GOLD and SILVER MEDALS and other AWARDS OF EXCELLENCE AND MERIT than perhaps all the other Sheep Dips out together. AGENT FOR ASHBURTON" COUNTY— GEORGE JAMESON.



J Publib Notioea ' ■'■' > TREES TIiEEB. About 100,000 FRUIT TREES. Of all descriptions, including 2000 APPLE TRKES of CHOICE SORTS. All Strong and Healthy. •' ' FOR SALE at Moderate Prices. Undesigned is aiso prepared, »a usual, to undertake the PLANTING OF FOREST TREES at Lowest.Current Rates.'- r '\ WM. GARDNER, '- 5' . . / , Tinwald W«TEQ KNOWN' WANTED KnowW-A "trunk of Ladies Boots, assorted,, will be sold this week at 3s 6d per pair. ANDREW ORR. , ' , .^ VI'ANTED Known—Just oj&nctt new vY t Jackets, Dolmans'; Furs; Gloves, Corsets, Embroidefd robes, Umbrellas, Etc., at ANDREW ORR'S. ;' r . -... r . .". /-,::'•'. ; !..■■")..:■:, .>, WANTED 'Known^A' great Bargain : in Berlin-Wools-all color^ss 3s >' per lb, slightly soiIed;—ANDREW ORR < ' , ■-.:,..-. ,'■■-'■■? ■ FOR %DDING ybutfite,;;. Family . Mourning, and General DRAPERY ' go to ANDREW ORR'S. ' ';,.,, "]SJ EW ZEALAND EXHIBITION.— AM ANDREW ORRis showing exr actly the same" Goods in Roslyn Worsted Dress Tweeds, as' exhibited at the Exhi bition, also Blankets and Flannels. 0n n PAIRS.' of" BLANKETS at £i\J\J Old Prices, contracted for when wool was Cheap.—A f ORR. 1 AA EMBROIDERED ROBES ti JL \J\J Select, from at .ANDREW ORR'S No two of the same pattern. ', ! ■ -X* rV-; SPECIAL VALUE ; IN . '.' ■ : "T N Order to Clear the Balance <- ou S T O C X- ' , OF. - ■'• ' . i GUNS, ' '••. '• ■ * , . < ■ We have decided to give 15. Per Cent off During the Next " 14 DAYS. . JOHN ORR AM, ■ W. H. COLLIIe, "THE COENEE"; HAS effected the following SPECIAL . BARGAINS and is" NOW OFFERING THEM. . No. I—HEAVY COLONIAL TWEED ' all colors for Boys' Suits •/; ..2/9 per yard,',: ': , . (usual price 4s 6d.) ..• " No. 2—A line of EXTRA 'WpE SHIRTING ■ . IOP i)er yard (usually sold at Is 3d) No, 3—BLACK CASHMERES ±8 4^l) per yard (worth Is lid) "'. • . • ■- No. 4—NEW GOLD BRAID TRIM MINGS, all colors,' " • • O£D per yard (regular price Is 6d) No. 5 -A line of LADIES ULSTERS 18/6  • . (worth 255) ' . ' < - No. 6-MEN'S; HEAVY ALL AVOOt TROUSERS ,"■ . r ;. '-x 11/6 .. ■•< ' . (usually sold at 15s Cd) '; No. 7—About ■'- .:'.-.. : . ;300Q yardk ; OF DRESS MATERIAL, newest goods, bought at a discount of 6 S • IN THE YV 4 XX, V^OLLIER 1 •«THE CORNER^;;