THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN: TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 1891.

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READ "THE MIRROR," A HIGH-CLASS Weekly Social, Politica Literary, and Dramatic paper to be i PUBLISHED EVERY FRIDAY, Price 3d, by the Centennial Printing and Publishing Company* Limited, Melbourne Place, Russell Street, Melbourne, W. J. BUSH AND CO. IySTILLEKS and IMFCBTEBS > or . ; ESSENTIAL OILS <fc FRUII ESSENCES,' ■ • SOLUBLE ESSENCES For Aerated Water Manufacturers j * Extra Super Lemon, which is, daublej the Strength of Ordinary Commercial Qualities. FRENCH cSeaM OBpSf* "'^ extract; For producing a HeaAo£O«i»my:Rich ness upon all kinds of Syrups, Crated Waters, Bfcsrs/ Ales Cider, Cha^ipagnef Ac. ' ._ " Ariillery Lank Lonookl V ITo X?A *$# <?*>-L BJ^jt madebypeHionsor either sex, m their own localities, at work tor us. New 'business. AH meeAJwitK' wonderful Bucce«r" Any one" bln*W*thiß work. You don't need capital, or above the same as none. We will start you, N« space explain here. But you can'maktf a snug little fortune honorably and easy. The employment is particularly adapted to the region m which this publication circulates. Boys and girls earn nearly as much as men. Full particulars and iv a ructions mailed free. Now is the tim don't delay, but write to us at once.— Sinson and Co.. Portland Maine J United States



HERCULES MAKING POWDER IS THE BEST Those who hi.y e not tried it, shoqla ask their Grocer for it Makes splendid Cakes Scones, astry, 6& Family Dairy ChuVns, Factory Chutii Factory Butter Worker*; Family Butter Workers, Butter PaoK ages, Print Butter Car riers, German Dairy: Paper} : And everything needed m a complete : Creamery or Butter Factory.', Send for Circulars and Prices. "."',' PORTER BLANGHARD'S SONS, Concord, N.H., U.SA] ' Established 1818 -



MANUFACTURERS TO HKH MAJESTY BY APPOINTMENT THE BANK OF ENGLAND AN ITS BRANCHES HO BBS, HA IST, AND CO Limited. Steel Safes, Bullion, ai d Party-Wa.. Doors, * Locks for all purposes 76 CHEAP6IDE, LONDON ENGLAND; Manufactories Whamcliffe Works, Arlington street London N ■ABSOLUTE PROTECTION AGAINST FIER Manufacturers ot VULCAN PAINT ANT> SOTKRIA. Absolute protection agains exteiduoA of fire. ' Color cards and test shingles with insLnw tions and proofs of oh materials veU, furnished



r;r"''ls D O G S. ? MANY years since we had the pleasure to introduce to the public our BUFFALO MEAT DOGS DIBCUITS, extensively used m the principal kennels of the world Since that time we have made many im portance improvements m th irmanufacture —improvements not of the nature of veget fioinpounds which may l>c added to any oocl of a trifling cost, but of the nature t produce good hard flesh and muscle, ingr; uiGiits which no other Biscuit orDogFoode possesses, and for which we have received '.numerous medals and high recommendations, amongst which we may mention that of Pro fessor D.t Zuru, who after many careful analysis and experiments pi-onounccd these biscuits j «be of the greatest excellence, and to ntain double the quantity of nourish ment that is to be found m the flesh, thus farming he best and most successful food for dogs hat is possible to produce. It is imortant to notice that every biscuit s stamped—"Buffalo Meat, Trade Mark," * the qualiy of which we guarantee Twenty hiilings per cwt, carriage paidS ;. SOLE MANUFACTURERS, W. G. CLARK & SON ANCHOR PATENT BISCUIT WORK I. TMEHOUSE, LONDON, EC. • ; Established 1851. ; BRANCH OFFICE k FACTORY. ; 754 Washington Street, New Ycek, ; GRATEFUL—COMFORTING ; EPPS'S COCOA BPEAKFASTJ BY a thorough knowledge of the nutural laws which govern the operations of digestion and nutrition, and by a careful application of the fine properties of wel, selected cocoa, Mr Epps . haa provided our breakfast tables with a delicately flavoured beverage which may save us many heavy doctor's bills. It is by the judicious use of much articles of diet that a constitution may be built iip until strong enough to resist even tendency to disease. Hundreds of subtle maladies are floating aroundjus ready to attack wherever there is a weak point. We may escape many a fatal shaft by keeping our selves well futified with good food and a properly nourished frame.—See article m T the " Civil Service Gazette." Made simply with boiling water or milk. Sold m J-lb packets by Grocers labelled thus JAMES #PS and CO. HOMCEPATIC CHEMIST, LONDON, ENGLAND^ ASHBURTON PERMANENT BUIfSiV ING AND INVESTMENT SOCIETY." Offices—Tancked Street Ashburton TO Encourage the saving of small sums the Society will take MONEY ON DEPOSIT In sums of One Pound nnd upwards, n the following conditions : — Sums of One Pound and Upwards received on Deposit^ and Interest will be allowed on every complete Pound deposited to be reckoned from the day on which a complete Pound shall have been deposited, up to the dabe on which the money shall be withdrawn. * A Depositor may witldraw the whole or part of the sum deposited, but not m less sums than One Pound, except when clos ing the account Deposits taken for 3 months at 5 per cent >» ,-. 6or longer periods at 5£ „ | For particulars apply, EDWD. STEPHENS, Manager. MONEY~WANTED. GOODS MUST BE SOLD A.T I ff. SPENCER 11 GO'S TO MAKE ROOM FOR SPRING GOODS. fT*O ensure a speedy clearance every- L. thing will be sold at ridiculous prices. Ladies' Corsets and Underclothing, a splendid variety at wonderfully low prices. Flowers, Feathers, Ribbons,'"and Laces cheaper than ever. Ladies' Gloves, Stockings, Collars, Jackets, and Mantles at your own prices. Dress Goods worth Bid for 4id, MHd for 6|d. In Black French Merinos, French Cashmeres, Cashmerettes, , Satin Cloths, Brocades and Coburgs we ' stand unrivalled. ; White Lace Curtains, Is Ud the pair White Twill Sheeting, two yards widen Men's Tweed Suits, 22s 6d. Men's Tweed Trousers, 5s lid, 6s lid, 7s lid. Men's Tifts, 3d each. Men's Unbleached Cotton Drawers, Is. Men's Heavy Woollen Sox, 7id. Boys' Braces, 4d. ; : "•. A few Men's Tweed Overcoats to be cleared at 18s 6d. . Boots. lloots. Men's Bluchers, 6s 6(L Men's Colonial-made Shooters, 8s lid. Women's strong Elastic sides, worth 9s 6d, for 6s 9d.; :.;.. Women's Kid Button Boots from ; 5s lid. , ; Every pair of Boots we sell guaranteed . ■ ■ ■■■ .'• •- -AT .:; ;i ■".; !,. : W. W. Spencer &Co's THE ARCADE. Clover Seed, QHOICI> .QIIAItTY OP COWGEASS, RED, WHITE, AND ALSIKE NOW LANDING ex "BANCATIRA. PRICES WITH SAMPLES ON APPLICATION, Jolin Or* & Cb.



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FIRST-GLASS AMERICAN ORGAN ' NEW. s ; AN Opportunity offers to obtain one of Gpnish'B celebrated* American Organs oh 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 dfreetfrpm tjh6 Manufacturers at considerably less than usual price. Apjily '.' Mail" and " Guar dian Office. ; (HUM PERFUMERY.~ 111, Place de la Madeleine, Paris, X E GRAND'S SPECIAL PRODUCTS ■ ■■ 'J_j Savon-Oriza (Oriza Soap)— From the for mule of Dr 0. Revell. The best soap for rendering the skin white and soft, Sweetly and: refreshingly .soented (rose, green and white). ' Savon-Oriza-Velqnte,, WquisiMy perjj fumed for the toilet and baths. Savon-Oriza (Oriza Soap)—-No. 2, extra fine, m boxes, S cakes. 12 exquisite, perfumes, No. 1. OHza-Savon-Ineorore, superior quality, rose tea, white heliotrope and white riolet. * . Aqua-Oriza—-New toilet water, refreshing to the skin. Oriza-Hay—A toilet water with the perfume of new mown hay. Oriza-Aciduline—Toilet vinegar, aromatic and disinfectant, specially adapted for ladies'toilets. Oriza-Scotch-Lavender— Sprigs ot Scotch lavender flowers ; a rich toilet water, de - Cologne - Oriza — The high-life toilet water Oriza-Water—Concentrated and lasting. Extract of superior Eaiirde- Cologne. Gouttes - Oriza - Dentifrice, —An extract for preserving the teeth and gums m good health and preventing decay. Oriza-Dentaire, m paste or powder, for whitening the toeth without affecting the enamel > Ess Oriza -et - Oriza-Lys—Perfumes for scenting linen and the handkerchie without staining. Oriza-Oil—Variously perfumed ; for ren dering the hair soft and brilliant, and # preventing it from falling off. Oriza-Lacle (Oriza Milk)—An emulsive lotion, refreshing tonic to the skin, removing re i spots and preventing wrinkles on che face. Creme Oriza (of Ninon do Lencios) -For producing a beautiful white com plexion with the clearness and velvety softness of youth. Or zaline-Colorarite (the best hair dye)— For instantaneously dyeing the Jmir to any shade and with no danger to health. In boxes, each with brushes comb, prosp.eptus, and bpttle ; or m. boxes, the bottle only without accessories Ess-Oriza-Incolore Violette of the very most exquisite perfume, quite a. nosegay of violets. Ess-Oriza Suave white heliotrope Bou o^uetofthtlkwej



**««>«,■ 6«W^A^ ' PHOTOGRAPHILtvL'. \ 218 High.Streoi., ; Christchurch. THE BEST PAINT m the -WORLD- Any shade from Pnre White to Jet Black. A COMBINATION of the purest JIJL. paint with India Rubber, forming a smooth, glossy, firm, durable, elastic and beautiful Paint, unaffected by change of temperature, is perfectly waterproof, •and adapted to all classes of work, and is m every way a better paint for either inside or outside painting than any other paint m the world. Being from one-third to one-four*h cheaper and lasting at least three time nslongas the best lead and oil paints. Be sure that our trade mark on every package. Prepared and ready for use and sold by the hallon only. There has never been a paint offered the public that has become so popular (m the same time) and given as perfect satiefac ion as the Rubber Paint. : JENR'EMF PRIZE ipiPAt COD LIVER GE. MADE ONLY FROM THE FRESHEST LIVERS" . : .-■ URE- ./ .-TV ■" .. .: .' .";' ; TASTELESS, DIGESTIBIiE



THE WALKER COEK BXTRA.CTOE. Pronounced the best Mechanical Cork Extractor m the Market, as it ~ pulls the Cork tlic easiest and removes it quickest: from the Scvew. Its ure prevents the agitation of carbo nated or other beverages, and allows the Pediment to remain undisturbed m the oottle Designed tot. che use of hotels, restau saloons, clubs and families. Orna i mental m appearanae and full nicke plated. Special terms to jobbers. by the ;E. WALKER TOOL COMPANY TAMES PAIN AND SOflSl o 9, St. Mary Axe, E. 0., and 21, Walwordi Road, S.E. HOLESALE AND: EXPORT FIRE WORK MANUFACTURERS. , , t Shippers supplied ori the most reasonable terms. 40.. Lls, L2O, and L 25 Cases suitable ; . for every Market. The Zurgest Wholesale House m the World ustrated Price List application. i SUCCESS IHE • BEST TEST CF WORTH!! ! ; HOLLOW AY'S PIUS ..AlßHlllfMlff, THIS UNIVERSAL MFDICINE IS A HOUSEHOLD JRjEQUISITE EVERYWHERE. , . . ' "'; ~ f^ PILLS -5-"- <>■ :; :' Purify the Blood, impart tone to the Nervous System, arid act most power fully yet soothingly on the LIVER AND BOWELS, Promoting Digestion and assimilation, and endowing the whole bodily frame with strength and vigour". Nervous Head aches, Tremblings, with Lassitude and general" debility puicidy yield to the potent free of these well-known Pills j and'they are unrivalled m their eflicacj* , m all FEMALE COMPLAINTS, Removing all obstructions, skin blemishes pimples and boils, better than ony other family medicine known. THE OINTMEKI HAS A WORLD-WIDE REPUTATION It heals every kind of sore, ulcer and wound more certainly than any othe known salvs. Its marvellous penetratin powers render it invaluable m all THROAT AND CHEST DISEASES curing Bronchitis, Quinseys, and Asthma reducing G.andular Lumps, closing and healing Abscesses and Fistulas,* and for alleviating the excruciating tortures of RHEUMATISM GOUT : neuralgia it is unsurpassed. It never a to remove Scurf and every species of .skin disease. The Pills and QiMmenl are manufac tured'only !at 78 New Oxford st (late 533 Oxford stl) London ; and are sold by al vendors of Medicines throughout the Civilized World ; with directions for upo m almofj every language. KF* Purchaser should look to thy., abel on\ the pots aud boxes. If the ad dress is not 533, Oxford Street London Uey arespuriouaf £. JJ^J i



10* VijAUTY i DR CHURCHILL 8 [ Syrup o Hypophospbite of Linje prescribed by the faculty forV the cure of Consumption, Chronic Cough and General Debility ft ontaine two of the principal ingre JL dients necessary for building up the Human Frame, and which are considered iefieienl m the above complaints, viz., I hoxphorns and Lime. It cannot be tor i ghlyrecommended for Delica Childre Dr Churchill s Compound Syrup c HYPOPHOSPHITES Is real Brain Food, and m cases i'lluscular and Nervous Exhaustion hat: ; acquired a world-wide reputation. Each bottle bears Dr Chui chill's fdpnature Price, : rTepared only bj CiWANN nHEMISI UWANN IjHBMIST, ue Castiglione Varis i MAIL NOTICE The Letter-box will be cleared for de spatch of correspondence from this office jto the under-mentioned places, on and ! fter Ist January, 1891, as follows — For Christchurch and North, daily 6.30 j a.m., 3.15 p.m., 6.20 p.m.-; and on Mon ;days, Wednesdays, and Fridays, at 10.30 a.m. ; Chertsey and Rakaia, daily, 6.30 a.m., 3.15 p.m., 6.20 p.m. ; Methven, daily, 3.15 p.m. ; Dunsandel and Burn ham, daily, 3.15 p.m., 6.20 p.m. ; Selwyn, ;daily, 6.20 p.m. ; Dromore, daily, 6.30 a.m.; Tinwald, Winsldw, , Hinds, And Temuka, daily, 10.30 a.m. ; and on Tues days, Thursdays, and Saturdays, 3.15 p.m. ; Willowby and Eiffelton, Tuesdays, and Saturdays, 10.30 a.m.; Lismore, Tuesdays and Fridays, 10.30 a.m. ; Geraldine, daily, 10.30 a.m ; Timaru, daily, 10.30 a.m^ 12.30 p.m.; and on Tuesdays, Thursdays, md Satur days, 3.15 p.m. ; Oamaru, Dunedin, and South, daily, 12.30 p.m. ; Glreenstreet and Ashburton Forks, Tuesdays; Thurs; flays; and Saturdays," 6.30 a.hi.; Winch' more, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Satur days, 6.30 a.m. ; Mount Somers; Springburn. and Alford Forest, daily; 4 ■ p.m., Mayfield, and Ruapuna, Mondays and Thursdays, 4 p.m. ; Wheatstone, Afihton, Waterton, and Longbeach, daily, 3.45 p.m.; Flemington, Mondays, Wed, r.esdays, and Fridays, 3.45 p.m. ; New land, Tuesdays and Fridays, 11 a.m.; Elgin .Wakaiuii, Seaview, Seafield, and Kyle, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Satur days, 6.30 a.m. N.B.—Letters containing anything of value should be handed to the Postmaster to be registered. Letters containing coin, if posted un registered, will be compulsorily registered and jharged onejshilling.



/"* ■ ' ON SALE BY THE UNDERSIGNED BUILDING MATERIALS OF 3 VERY DESCRIPTION, roAiiS : WESTPORT, NEWCASTLE. MOUNT SOMERS, AND ■' ' HOMEBUSH, Also, — .. GREY VALLEY NUTS. FIREWOOD, POSTS, Long and Cut, RAILS, STAKES, Sr&PLES, FENCING WIRE, WIRE NAILS, all Barbed and Plain, sizes, ' PAINTS, OILS, &c JOSHUA~TUeKEK RAILWAY RESERVE, WEST STREET 07 PIC : Corner of Tancred and Wes strcsts, nextMrGeo. .Jameson's opposite Bank of Australasia WSD AT RaKAIAJJ THE" ART NEEDLEWORK AND F \ NCY REPOSITOB Y , /CONTAINS the Latest Novelties m V_y Fancy and Artistic Needlework direct from Home. In addition to the above Mrs Adams Has opened special Lines m APRONS, PINAFORES, Ladies', Children's and Infants'CLOTHING. SOCKS and STOCKINGS knitted by latest iir proved Knitting Machine. Agent for Mesdamei? Weigel and Butterick's cut paper patterns, and for the Eclipse Dye Works. Registry Office for Servants. EAST STREFT. ASHBURTON FelOusiness™ "": new management, new goods, a :long felt want isupplted. JaMIES JM.CGREGOR, ' Has Opened a Tobacconist's Shop m Oke's Buildings, East Street, with a LARGE and VARIED ASSORT MENT of NEW GOODS, comprising Pipes, Tobaccos, Cigs is, Cigarettes, and Smokers' requisites generally. Note,-—This is not a Ten or Twelve years'collection of antiquated oddn and ends, the balance of an old stock. The HAIR-DRESSING SALOON is .vithout doubt the best appointed m South Canterbury YOUR PATRONAGE SOLICITED. James McGregor, 15127 Orr's Building East Street THE ASHBURTON W IIMRE...'. ' §gl WAREHOUSE OF PICKFORD 4 HILL In Tanered Street IS replete with Superior Furniture m the newest designs, made from well seasoned New Zealand and imported Timbers. Carpets, Mattings, Flbdr Oloths, Linoleums, Rugs,-and Door Mats of superior quality and great variety m stock. " FURNITURE made to order m any design, and warranted to give satisfaction, A good selection of Cretonnes, Tapes tries, and . Leathers for Upholstering. Suites, Chairs, Couches, <&c., always on hand. BEDSTEADS AND BEDDING.] Buyers, please call andinspect our Large and Choice Stacks. Venetian Blinds made and repaired with promptitude. 6sßl THOS. SEALY, THE OLD ESTABLISHED NURSERYMAN, ■: \ T HAS novr ready for planting at Re duced Prices,— 30,000 FRUIT TREES Consisting J Apples, Pears, Plums, Cherries, Peaches Nectarines, Apricots, Quinces, &c, includ ing several • excellent sorts "recently imported from England and America, and now oftbred to the public for the first time. They are all grafted m the most dppraved manner, oh the best stocks suitable either for large orchard planting or small gardens. All the sorts have been tested m our trial grounds, and anj pinds not reaching/ a high standard of merit, or m any way unsuitable for cultivation here, are l-ejected. This system has been carried out at considerable expense during a long service of years. The results are 4 recorded, and shall, if required, be piaced at the disposal of customers to assist m their selection. I#O,OOOMACROCARPA One and Two years old, the finest and best grown trees ever offered m this district, probably m the colony ; and a special line of 30,000 m boxes for fencing. No risk m removal 1 ' to a distance. And not less than Q50,000 Forest Ti?©e* Including Pinus Insignis, one and two years, Larch, Birch, Abies Douglasii, and Menziesii (red and white Oregon pine), Abies Alba, Spruce Fir, ' Ash, Oak, Maple, Walnut, and numerous; , ithnr kinds. , 3000 GOOSEBERRIES h And Cu^ants (very choice sorts I Grapevines, &c. Also, a i endfegs yariety of Ornamental Trees Evergpe3n and- Flowering Shrubs, Roses (splendid selection), Bulbs,FFlowerr r ( ing Plants,; Rhubarb and Asparagus. Roots, and all other things usually found m a first-class Nursery Stock. ; 4 Special quotations to large buyers and tfieHradfe).,. >'■ ■> % ■ ■; '■■■■■■ r ----- tabs.- sEALY,- ■•'' Soijth end of Bi-idge,



W. H. Collier, "The earner," INVITES ATTENTION to a LARGE . AND CHOICE SELECTON OF Mew Spring 'taooilr OF EXCEPTIONAL VALUE. JUST ARRIVED, THE LATEST NOVELTIES IN Millinery Gloves Flowers Zephyrs Feathers Prints ; : Underclothing Dress ; Corsets Stuffs • Laces . Boots Tinsel Shoes \ Ribbons Gents' Ties Embroideries Gents Hats, &c. SOME SPECIAL LINES OF HOSIERY AND BLACK RIBBONS Considerably under Usual Cost. The Balance of WJN TE R G 0 O^D S ■ Offered at a GREAT REDUCTION Tom ake room for Hew Shipments. "THE. CORNER"" JAMES BAKER TIMBER MERCHANT, AND GENERAL FURNITURE AND V4NOY GOODS WAREHOUSE, HAVELOCK STREET, Opposite Harrisons Auction Mart, THURNITURE and Picture Frame Jj m-.de to order m any design al shovtest notice. Sole Agent m Ashburton for Olegg erambulators. Also WIESNfcR PIA.NO 3. Andrew Obb IS NOW OPENING ; A GRAND SELECTION %F IVTEW QPRING "I^RESSES, MANTLES, MILLINERY, FLOWERS, FEATHERS and GLOVES. BOOT and SHOE DEPARTMENT. -JUST ARRIVED— A large Shipment of Ladies' BOOTS and SHOES. Also the celebrated STANDARD COLONIAL BOOTS IK ALL MAKES, ANDREW ORP. FISHING SEASON, 1891-92 p4 FISHING TACKLE, g & W < 2 ■£■' B EH $ HD P g ■*■■ »;" fe g FISHING TACKLE, tel JUST arrived, ex "Rimutaka," rom best English and American Manu facturers, a larsje and well assorted stock of all Fishing requisites. Rods, Lines, Reels, Minnows, Flies; Gaff Hooks, single, double, and treble ; Mountings ; assorted Hooks ; Water proof Stockings, India Rubber crackproof Gum Boots, water proof Fish Bags, In great variety, including latest patterns. Every article of the season at lowest ; prices. , ; ; Fishing licenses can now be obtained from me. 1 ALSO.-New Stock of CRICKETING and TENNIS MATERIALS. HARRY FRIEDLANDER, Direct Importer Fishing Tackle, Tobacconist & Fancy Goods. SALONBBU COIFJEURE YOURSELF! m.iM^m luipostors. but H tf.QU bled with ]^^^^^Gonorrlin3a or Gleet, white?, op »ny i VVHM ununturai disclnvrge, go to tha Clietaiet I M^^mM "'"1 ask for J3:i££ €5. It cures iv . ! a few days without theaiii or publicity : ! I^PI o£ a doctor, it i&lhe universal American \ l^flA,: cure. Proprietors, the I \ .-^MOBI Evans Chemicaf ty<|HH|| ' CINCINNATI, O. \^^^^T ■



Wool. Wool. Wool. 9EASON 1891-99. I AM Prepured to make Liberal Cash Advances (free of OommisOion) upon all Wool placed mmy hands for sale m Ashburton'or elsewhe c. Wool offered at the local n;jles and not sold will be properly packed and delivered into Trucks absolutely free of cost to the vendor. My Stores having been built for the proper display of Wool, offer to vendors the beat chance of obtaining the highest values at our sales to be held on December 1, 1891. Nothing on my part shall he wanting to attaini that much desired end. Wool Packs (heavy weights), Twine, Oils, and all other necessaries supplied at lowest rates and best qualities. D. THOMAS, STOCK AND STATION AGENT, ASHBURTON. D. THOMAS; / (L»to of Matson, Cox and Co.) m aCTCTIONIBER, LAND, INSURANCE, and ESTATE AGEJNT, f ALUATOR, WOOL and GRAIN BROKER, ASHBU R ! 0 N ' >ANS Negotiated. Weekly Sales of Live Stock. Tinwald and Ashburton JLJ alternately' Fortnightly Sales of Sheepskins, Fat, and Hides on FRIDAY Sales of Wool throughout the Season. Grain bought and sold on Commission. Clearing sales as per arrangement. "OLOYIRS- TURNIP SEEDS. Ryegrass. Cocksfoot, etc. JL BtAVE to intimate that my'supply of CLOVER and TURNIP SEEDS have *mved m Ashburton, and as they have been imported by myself direct from the celebrated Seed House of HURST AND SONS, LONDON, THEY CAN THOROUGHLY BE RELIED ON, Both as to QUALITY and PRICE. I HJLTE ALSO A LARGE STOCK OF Jt\ JL EGrJti Au^ GIVING SEVEN BUSHELS TO THE BAG AND FIJftST CLASS oOCl\.lbjH OCJi- J & CAJ>L AND SEE FOR YOURSELVES. D. THOMAS, _ ASHBUITON. W. H. COLLINS & Co. JU 8T LAND E D,— Of\(\ TONS OF PRIME HOUSE COAL. N O W L A N D I N G.~ 20 000 FEET ASSORTED -K4URI. 5 TO ARRIVE FROM NORTH, ---'" QA nnA FEET WHITE PINE FLOORING, MATCHLINING, AND OUjUyU SHELVING. IN STOC K,~ &X f\f\f\ FEET SEASONED FLOORING AND LINING! ; READY FOR USE. Paints, Oils Colours, A PftperhanglPffs* In order fco meet the requirements of this District, we shall henceforth carry on the P.4tNfING, GLAZING^ PAPERH ANG fNG, & SIGN! WRITING trade m all its branches. This department will be under the personal conduct and supervision of MR J. R. CHAPMAN, whose work, for finish and durability, is well and favorably known. We guarantee the quality of material and first-class work. Fresh Supplies of Kerosene to Hand. W. H. Collins and Go.. IRONMONGERS, AND IMPORTERS OF OILS, PAINTS, PAPERHANGINGS, ETC TIMBER & COAL MERCHANTS. AGENTS FOR—Grey Valley Coal Company. Royal Insurance^ Company. WOOIi. WOOL. WOOL. Season 1891-92. -Tjrr E ARE PREPARED TO MAKE MBJBRAI, C V*II AI>VA\tJEJ«» ON GRO^iING CLIPS, OR ON LOTS PLACED IN OUR HANES FOR SALE. NO COMMISSION CHARGED ON ADVANCES, ' : ..■.-. AND - . . : NO COMMISSION CHARGED FOR OFFERING WOOL UNLESS A SALE IS EFFECTED. : TO©LPA€KS; TWINE, &c>, ''■ I SUPPLIED AT LOWEST CURRENT RATES. * TOPKLANDER BBOS. j