THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN: THURSDAY, OCTOBER; 1, 1891.

printed and published by the ABhfa^rtoa Publishing Company, at their registere \ printing offico, Burnett Street, Ask ■■" burton, 0 THURSDAY, October 1,189*.



MANUFACTURERS TO HJCK MAJESTY B\ APPOINTMENT THE BANK OF ENGLAND AN ITS BRANCHES HO BBS, HA~RT, AND CO Limited. Steel Safes, Bullion, aid Party-Wrt.. Doors, Locks for all purposes 76 CHEAPBIDE, LONDON England; Manufactories Wharadiffe Works, Arlington street London N IABSOLUTE , . PROTECTION AGAIKSi FIRE Manufacturers of VCJLCAN PAINT ASH SOTKRIA. Absolute protection agains extenM.oa. of fire. Color cards and test snmgles with instrac toons and proofs of on materials well furnished HERCULES MAKING POWDER IS THE BEST Those who h*v e not tried it, shouia ask their Grocer for it Makes splendid Cakes Scones, astry, ifeei; 1 Family Dairy Churn^^toly7shlS^; Factory Butter Workers,'Familj Butter Workers, Butter PacW ages, Print Butter Car riers, German Dairy And everything needed m ■complete Creamery or Butter Factory. Send for Circulars and Prices. PORTER BLANCHARD'S SONS, Concord, N.H., U.SAJ Established 1818 READ "THE MIRKOB," A HIGH-CLASS Weekly Social, Politic* Literary, and Dramatic paper to be PUBLISHED EVERY FRIDAY, Price 3d, by the Centennial Printing and Publishing Company, Limited, Melbourne Place, Russell Street, Melbourne, j| > W. J, BUSH AND CO. DISTILLERS and IMPORTERS OP ESSENTIAL OILS «fc FRUII ESSENCES, SOLUBLE ESSENCES For Aerated Water Manufacturers] Extra Super Lemon, which is double the Strength of Ordinary Commercial Qualities. FRENCH CREAM: GUM EXTRACT, For producing a Head of Creamy Rich ness upon all kinds of Syrups, -ffirated Waters, Biers, Ales Cider, Champagnef &c. Artillery Lane Londok( cW JL cW \X made by persons of either sex, m their own legalities, at work lor us. New business. All meet with wonderful success Any one can do the work. You don't need capital, or above the same as none. We will start you. No space explain here. But you can make, 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 tig much as men. Full particulars and m s ructions mailed free. Now is the tint' don't delay, but write to us at once.— Sinson and Co.. Portland Maine! United States ITHE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN. From and after the 30th November, 1886 . the terms of Subscription to this journal * will be as follows, viz:— IF PAID IX ADVANCE. Per Quarter ... 6s 6d, by post, 9s „ Half-year... 12s 6d, by post, 18s 6d „ Year ... 24s Od, by post, 37s Od IF BOOKED. Per Quarter ... 7s 6d, by post, 10s 9d „ Half-year... 15s Od, by pos,t, ,21s 6d „ Year ... 30s Od, by post, 43s ,0d Birth, Marriage, and Death Notices," if ■ paid for at the time of insertion, 2b 6dV, if booked, 4s each. Stampsi»ay be «eni- M ' pujr- 'ut



DOGS. -- MANY years since we had Use pleasure | co introduce to the public our BUFFALO MEAT DOGS BISCUITS, extensively used m the principal kennels ■ of the world Since that time vra hare made many mi- , portance improvements m th irmanufacture —improvements not of the nature of vegct fompoumls which may be added to any oorl of a trifling cost, but of the nature t produce good hard flesh and muscle, ingr s dients 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 Dj Zurn, who after many careful analysis and experiments pronounced these biscuits t «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 beet 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 c Wt, carriage paidfl SOLE MANUFACTURERS, W. G. CLARK & SON ANCHOR PATENT BISCUIT WORK I. TMEHOUSE, LONDON, EC. Established 1851. BRANCH OFFICE k FACTORY. 754 Washington Street, New Yc»k. GRATEFUL-COMFORTING EPPS'S 7 COCOA riPEAKFASTJ 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 has 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 up until strong enough to resist even tendency to disease. Hundreds of subtle maladies are floating around^s ready to attack wherever there ie a weak point. We may escape many a fatal shaft by keeping our selves well futificd with good food and a properly nourished frame.—See article m the " Civil Service' Gazette." Made simply with boiling water or milk. Sold m packets by Grocers labelled thus JAMES TTPS and CO. HOMCEPATIC CHEMIST, LONDON, ENGLAND. ASHBURTON PERMANENT~BUILDIir ING AND INVESTMENT SOCIETY." Oft ices—Tancred Street Ashburton TO Encourage the saving of small sums the Society will take MONEY ON DEPOSIT In sums of One Pound and 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 date on which the mbriey^ shall be withdrawn. JJ 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 i, ,v 6 or longer periods at 5£ „ For particulars apply, EDWD. STEPHENS, , . Manager. "money wajvted. GOODS MUST BE SOLS AT I. W. SPENCER II CD'S TO MAKE ROOM FOR SPRING GOODS. TO ensure a speedy cle?rance every 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 B|d for 4id, IOAd for 6|d. In Black French Merinos, French J Cashmere^,. Cashmerettes, Satin Cloths, Brocades and Coburgs we, stand unrivalled. White Laoe Curtains, Is lid the pair White Twill Sheeting, two yards wide, 11M. Men's Tweed Suits, 22s 6d. Men's Tweed Trousers, 5s lid, 6s lid, 7s lid. Meri'a Ties, 3d each. Men's Unbleached Cotton Drawers, Is. Men's Heavy Woollen Sox, 7£d. Boys' Braces, 4d. A few Men's Tweed Overcoats to be cleared at 18s 6d. Boots. Boots. Men's Bluchers, "6s 6d. Men's Colonial-made Shooters, 8s lid. Women's strong Elastic sides, worth - Qs Bd, for 6s 9d. Wiohteii's Kid Button Boots from 5s lid.. Every pair of Boots we sell guaranteed '. . AT W. W. Spencer & Go's ■ THE ARCADE. . Clover Seed, QHOICE QUALITY OP COWGEASS, KE D, WHIT E, AND ALSIKE CLOVERS, NOW LANDING ex "lUNGATIKA PRICES WITH SAMPLES ON APPLICATION. John Orr & Co.



PHOTOGRAPH&KS,' ' 218 High Strecfc, Christchurch. THE BEST PAINT m the Any shade from Pnre White to Jet Black. A COMBINATION of the purest 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-fourth cheaper and lasting at least three time «ts long as 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 st> popular (m the same time) and given as perfect satisfac ion as the Rubber Paint. ' JENSEN'S" P^IZE MIBID-A.Xj COD LIVER OIL. MADE ONLY FROM THE FRESHEST LIVERS" URE -. ■ ■.. i TASTELESS, DIGESTIBLE /ASHBURTON GUARDIAN,* Published Daily, Office : Burnett Street Ashburto Printing of every description, including Billheads* Memoa Pamphlets Handbills Invitation Cards Menu/ Receipt Forms Posters, Oner Dodgers Mourning Cards Horse Cards, Ball Programmes Concert Programmes' etc FIRST-CLASS AMERICAN ORGAN NEW. ;;... V ■ 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 Manufacturers at considerably less than usual price. Apply " Mail " and" Guar dian Office. ORIZA PERFUMERY. 11, Place de 1& Madeleine, Paris, T E GRAND'S SPECIAL PRODUCTS JL-J ' —— Savon-Oriza (Oriza Soap)— From the for mule of Dr O. Revell. The best soap for rendering the skin white and soft, Sweetly and refreshingly scented (rose, green and white). Savon-Oriza-Velonte, . exquisitely per* fumed.for the toilet and baths. Savon-Oriza (Oriza Soap)—No, 2, extra fine, m boxes, 8 calces, 12 exquiaitg perfumes, No. 1. Oriza-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-Lavenaer— Sprigs oi Scotch lavender flowers ; a rich toilet water. de - Cologne - Oriza — The high-life toilet water Oriza-Water—Concentrated and lasting. Extract of superior Eau-de-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 teeth 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-Lacte (Oriza Milk) —An emulsive lotion, refreshing tonic to the skin, removing re i spots and preventing wrinkles on the face. Creme Oriza (of Ninon de Lencios) —For producing a beautiful white com plexion with the clearness and velvety softness of youth. Or zalinerColbrante (the best hair dye)— For instantaneously dyeing the hair 1 to any shade and with no danger to health. In boxes, each with brushes comb, prospectus, and bottle ; or m boxes, - the bottle only without accessories Ess-Oriza-Incolore Violette of the very most exquisite perfume, quits a nosegay-of violets. Ess-Oriza Suave white heliotrope Bou



LOW VJTALITY DR CHURCHILL S Syrup o Hypophospbite of Lime prescribed by the faculty for the cure of Consumption, ' , Chronic Cough and General Debility , it ontaine two of the principal ingre dients necessary for building up the Human Frame, and which are considered lefieient m the above complaints, viz., UhonpKorus and Lime. ' It caniiot be toe i ghlyrecommendedforDelica Childre t)r Churchill s Compound Syrup c HYPOPHOSPHITES ia real Brain Food, and m cases "Muscular and. Nervous Exhaustion haa acquired a world-wide reputation. Each' bottle bears Dr Chui chill's signature Price, .  .. : .;. Prepared only bj Q WANN HHEMIST .H.WAKN VJHEMIST. - ue Oastiglione i'aris MAIL NOTICE 1 The Letter-box will be cleared for de spatch of correspondence from this office to the under-mentioned places, on and fter Ist January, 1891, as follows -— For Christchurch and North, daily 6.30 a.m., 3.15 p.m s , 6.20-p.m. ; and on Mon days, Wednesdays, and Fridays, *t''lo.3o 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, Winslow, Hinds, »nd Temuka, daily, 10.30 a.m. ; and on Tues days, Thursdays, and Saturdays, 3-15 p.m. ; Willowby and Eiffeltori, Tuesdays, Thursdays, 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, and Satur days, 3.15 p.m. ; Oamaru, Dunedin, and South, daily, 12.30 p.m. ; Greenstreet and Ashbnrton Forks, Tuesdays, Thurs days, and Saturdays, 6.30 a.m.; 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, Ashton, Waterton, and Longbeach, daily, 3.45 p.m. ; Flemington, Mondays, Wed, rvesdays, and Fridays, 3.45 p.tn. ; New land, Tuesdays and Fridays, 11 a.m. ; Elgin .Wakanui, 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 charged one'shilling. THE WALKER i. CORE EXTRACTOR. Pronounced the best Mechanical Cork Extractor m the Market, as it pwlls the Cork the easiest and removes it quickest from the Screw. Its ure prevents the agitation ct carbo lated or other beverages, and allows the 'ediment to remais* undisturbed m the oottle Designed toi ohe use of hotels, restau ..ants saloons, clubs and families- Orna mental m appearanae and full nicke plated. Special terms to jobbers. Manufactured by the E. WALKER TOOL COMPANY TAMES PAIN AND SONS 9,, St. Mary Axe, E.Oi, and 21, WaJwornh Road, S;E; HOLES ALE AND EXPORT FIRE WORK MANUFACTURERS. Shippers supplied on the most reasonable terms. -ilO. Lls; L2O, and L 25 Cases suitable I for every Market. The largest Wholesale House m the World ustrated Price List application. SUCCESS IHE BEST TEST CF WORTH !! ! HOLLOWAY'S PIUS AUiJlllMffi THIS UNIVERSAL MFDICINE IS A HOUSEHOLD REQUISITE EVERYWHERE. THE PILLS Purify the Blood, impart tone to the Nervous System, and 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 gencivi.l debility puioxly yield to the potent free of thesa well-known Pills, and they are unrivalled m their efficacy m all FEMALE COMPLAINTS, Removing all obstructions, skin blemishes pimples and boils, better than ony other family medicine known. THE OINTMENI HAS A WORLD-WIDE REPUTATION It heals every kind of sore, ulcer and wound more certainly than any othe known salve. 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. Tine Pills and Ointment are manufac tured only at 78 New Oxford st (late 533 Oxford st.) London j and are sold by al vendors of Medicines throughout the Civilized World; with directions for. use m alnibs every language. IS^* Furphaser should look to th?_ abel ua the ppfcs aud boxes, Jf the ad? dress is not 533, Oxford Street London hey are spuriouaf



; on: sale BY THE UNDERSIGNED] BUILDIKG MATERIALS OF WERY DESCRIPTION, WESTPORT, NEWCASTLE, MOUNT SOMERS, AND HOMEBUSH. Also,— GBBJY VALLEY NUTS. FIREWOOD, POSTS, Long and Cut, RAILS, STAKES, SIMPLES, FENCING WIRE, WIRE NAILS, all Barbed and Plain, sizes, FAINTS, OILS, &o Joshua^uckek; RAILWAY EESEBVE, WEST STREET. OFFIO : Cornet of Tancred and Wes stroats, next Mr Geo. Jameson's opposite Bank of Australasia AND AT RAKAIA|S THE*ART"NEEDLEWORK AND FANCY REPOSITORY, /CONTAINS the. Latest Novelties m V^/ 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 /atest iff proved Knitting Machine. Agent for Mesdames Weigel and Butterick's cut paper patterns, and for the Eclipse Dye Works. Registry Office for Servants. . EAST STREFT. ASHBURTON new business, ' / | new management, new goods, a ;long felt want isupplied. i James jVlcgregor, Has Opened a Tobacconist's Shop m Okr's Buildings, East Street, with a LARGE and VARIED ASSORT MENT of NEW GOODS, comprising Pipes, Tobaccos, Cig&is, Cigarettes, and Smokers' requisites generally. Note, —This is not a Ten or Twelve years'collection of antiquated odds and ends, the balance of an old stock. The HAIR-DRESSING SALOON > .vxthout doubt che best appointed m South Canterbury YOUK PATRONAGE SOLICITED. James McGregor, 13127 Orr's Building.*, East Street ~ THE~ASHBURTON~ FII'MRE WAREHOUSE PICKFORD & #11 In Tanered Street IS replete with Superior Furniture m the newest designs, made from well seasoned New Zealand and imported Timbers, Carpets, Mattings, Floor I Oloths, Linoleums, Rugs^ and Door Mats of superior quality and greafc variety m atock. ; 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 Stocks. Venetian Blinds made and repaired with promptitude. 6|Bl ~~ THOS. SEALY~~ THE OLD ESTABLISHED NURSERYMAN, ASHBURTON. HAS now ready for planting at Re duced Prices,— 30,000 FRUIT TREES Consisting ,f Apples, Pears, Plums, Cherries, Peaches Nectarines, Apricots, Quinces, &c, includ ing several excellent sorts recently imported from England and America, and now offqred to the public for the first time. They are all grafted m the most approved manner, on the best stocks suitable either for large orchard planting or s.nall gardens, AH 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 rejected. This system has been carried out at considerable expense during . a long service of years. The results are recorded, aud shall, if required, be piaced at the disposal of customers to assist m their selection. 140,000 MACROCARPA 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 to a distance. And not less than 550,000 Forest Trees Including Pinus Insignis, one and two years, Larch, Birch, Abies Douglasii, and Menziesii (red and white Oregon pine), Abies xilba, Spruce Fir, Ash, Oak, Maple, Walnut, and numerous jther kinds. 3000 GOOSEBERRIES And Ct.:^ants (very choice sorts Grapevines, Filberts, &c. Also, a endless variety of Ornamental Trees Evergreen and Flowering Shrubs, Roses (splendid selection), Bulbs, Flower ing Plants, "Rhubarb and Asparagus Roots, and all other things usually found m a first-dlass Nursery Stock. Special quotations to large buyers and the trade THOS. SEALY, South end of Bridge,



JAMSBAKifi" ' TIMBEE MEKCHANTV AND GENERAL FURNITURE AND VANCT GOODS WAREHOUSE, HAVELOCK STREET, Opposite Harkisons Auction Mabt, TpURNITURE and Picture Franib JP nride to order m any design at shortest notice. Sole Agent m Ashburton for Clegs; erambulators. A*so WfJ^NHR PIANOS FISHING SEASON, 1691-9* pd FISHINgTtACKLE. g . 3 ' ' "'' '"' ' " 20 3' * ' m 9 • S 9i (Do c dD CO h B »" fe I FISHING TACKLE. H JUST arrived, ex "Rimutaka," rom best English and American Manu facturers, a large and well assorted stock of all Fishing requisites, Rods, Lines, Reels, Minnows, Flies; Gaff Hooks, single, double, and treble ; Moun jfrjpis ; assorted Hooks ; Water proof Stockings, India Rubber crackproof Gum Boots, water proof Fish Bas;s, In great variety, including latest patterns. Every article of the season at lowest prices. Fishing licenses can now be obtained from me. ALSO.—New Stock of CRICKETING and TENNiS MATERIALS. HARRY FMEDUeiR, Direct Importer Fishing Tackle, Tobacconist & Fancy Goods. SALONS DU COIFJBURE Fashion & Style. J3EAUTIFUL ISJeW SPRING MILL INERT. ALL THE LATEST FASHIONS . IN RIBBONS FLOWERS FEATHERS TINSELS TRIMMINGS tip. New Summer MANTLES, Lace CAPES, Cloth CAPES, JACKETS, Silk Dust CLOAKS. LADIES' CORSETS IN ALL THE NEWEST MAKES, Including the "Invigorator." GLOVE S, Silk m all shades with double finger tips. Several New Makes m KID, &c. A Large Variety of SILK UMBRELLAS & SUNSHADES. Beautiful Assortment of Ladies' DRESS GOODS and COSTUMES. 10 Trunks of Ladies' French and English BOOTS AND SHOES, Just Opened. Inspection. Respectfully Invited., Andrew Orr. NEW SPRING FASHIONS AT " The Cobweb." NEW SPRING FASHIONS m choicest Millinery. NEW SPRING FASHIONS ■ m Jackets and Mantles. NEW SPRING FASHIONS m Prints, Zephyrs, and Cambrics. NEW SPRING FASHIONS m choice Dresses. NEW fPRING FASHIONS m Ribbons and Laces. NEW SPRING FASHIONS m Flowers aud Feathers. NEW SPRING FASHIONS m Gloves and Sunshades. NEW SPRING FASHIONS m Gents' Ties, etc. NEW SPRING FASHIONS m Gents' Hats and Shirts NEW SPRING FASHIONS m Colonial made Suits. Some special Bargains m FANCY APRONS and WHITE MUSLINS. A line of WHITE TRTMMING at Is and Is 6d dozen.-—Worth Double. CALL IiAIILY. W* EL Collier, "THE CORNER? ■' LONGBEACH COACH] ON and after THURSDAY, October 1, for the summer months, the Long beach C6ach will start from Ashburton at 5 p.m. R. R. BROWNE, 9*173 Coachman. aßlsr yourself s^Bj jff^M W Impostors, but if troubled with BJnjT*^ iGonorrlura or Gleet, Whites, or any KpßSffl I unnatural illsclinrge, po to the Cherjist Mjp- I anil iir-k for 13i£* G. It cures m B»v i a few days without tlieakl or publicity ajO™ lof adoutur. It Uthe universal American



Wool. Wool. Wool. SEASON 1891-93. I AM Prepared to make Liberal Cash Advances (free of Commission) upon all Wool placed m my hands for sale m Ashburton or elsewlic c. Wool offered at lhe local sales and not sold will be properly packed and delivered into Trucks absolutely free of cost to the vendor. , . My Stores haviufr been built for the proper display of Wool, offer to vendors the best chance of obtaining the highest values at oiir sales to be held on December 1, 1891. Nothing on my part shall he wanting to attain that much desired end. . Wool Packs (heavy weights), Twine, Oils, and ali other necessaries supplied at lowest rates and best qualities. P. TgOMAS, STOCK AND STATION AGENT, ASHBURTON. D. THOMAS, (Late of Matson, Cox and Co.) AUCTIONEER, LAND, INSURANCE, and ESTATE AGE^I, TALUATOR, WOOL and GRAIN BROKER, ASHBXJKTON ■ »ANS Negotiated. Weekly Sales of Live Stock, Tinwald and Ashburton 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. GLOVERS. TURNIP SEEDS. Ryegrass. Cocksfoot* etc. JL HAVE to intimate thafc my>upply of CLOVER and TURNIP SEEDS have arrived m Ashburton, and as they have been imported by myself direct from the celebrated Seed House of HURST AND SONS, LONDON, j THEY CAN THOROUGHLY BE RF.LIED ON, Both as to QUALITY and PRICE. t HAVE ALSO A LARGE STOCK OF JL\ X JtLljrJLiixDt'S GIVING SEVEN BUSHELS TO THE BAG AND f IIR S T CLASS C/OC/JA.'O"ji (JOX i^ CALL AND SEE FOR YOURSELVES. D. TH 0 MAS, ASHBPBTON. W. H. COLLINS & Co. JUST LANDE D,— 200 TONS 0F PBIME HOUSE COAL NOW LANDIN G,— 20 000 FEET ASSORTED kauri. TO ARRIVE FROM NORTH,— QA AAA FEET WHITE PINE FLOORING, MATCHLINING, AND OU ? UUU SHELVING. IN S T O C X,— 25 000 FEET SEASONED FLOORING AND LINING ; READY FOR Paints, Oils, Colours, & Paperlmiiglpgs* In order to meet the requirements of this District, we shall henceforth carry on the PAINTING, GLAZING, PAPERHANGrNG, & SIGN-WRITING trade m all its branches* This department will be under the personal conduct and supervision of MR J. R. 'CHAPMAN 1, whose work, for Sniah and durability, is well and favorably, known. We guarantee the quality of material and first-class work. XTresli Supplier of Kerosene to Hand. W. H. Golliiis and Co.. IRONMONGERS, AND IMPORTERS OF OILS, PAINTS, PAPERHANGINGS, ETC TIMBEK & COAL MERCHANTS. AGENTS FOR—Grey Valley Coal Company, : RoyaL Insurance Company. * WOOL. WOOL. WOOL. ♦ Season 1891-92. ■TTT E ARE PREPARED TO MAKE lIB£RAIi CASH ABTAH€£§ ON GEOWING CLIPS, OR UN LOTS PLACED IN OUR HANrS FOR SALE. NO COMMISSION CHARGED ON ADVANCES, AND NO COMMISSION CHARGED FOR OFFERING WOOL UNLESS A SALE IS EFFECTED. WOOLPACKS, TWINE, &c, SUPPLIED AT LOWEST CURRENT RATES. FEIEDLANDER BROS.