THE ABHBUBTON GTJAHDIAN: WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 3Q, 1891.

-Printed : and published by ihe Ashbarfon Publishing Company v &t their re^istere printing -offico^ Burnett Street, A»b ourton, ,



MANUFACTURERS TO HFR MAJESTY B\ APPOINTMENT THE BANK OF ENGLAND AN ITS BRANCHES HO BBS, HAKT, AND CO Limited. Steel Safes, Bullion, ai d Party-Wn.. Doors, Locks for all purposes 76 CHEAPSIDE, LONPOJV EKGLA.ND. Manufactories Wharncliffe Works, Arlington street London. N lABSOLUTE PROTECTION AGAINST FIRB Manufacturers ot vulcan paint soteria; Absolute protection agains extena.oA of -fire. Color cards and test shingles with in&trtio tions and proofs of on materials well furnished i HERCULES MAKING POWDEB IS THE BEST Those who ht,v e not tried it, shoalo ask their Grocer for it Makes splendid Cakes Scones, astry, &a'" Family Dairy Churns, Fa^tpr^CHra Factory Butter Workers, Family Butter Workers, Gutter Packf ages, Print Butter Car riers, German Dairy Paper] And everything needed m. a complete Creamery or Butter Factory. Send for Circulars and Prices. PORTER BLANCHARD'S SONS, Concord, '.N.H., U.S A] .. Established 1813 READ "TPE MIEKOR," A HIGH-CLASS Weekly Scciai.Politicj* Literary, .and Dramatis paper to be PUBLISHED EVERY FRIDAY, Price 3d, by the Centennial Printing and Publishing Company, Limited, Melbourne Place, Russell Street, Melbourne. 4 W. J. BUSH AND CO. mSTILLERS and IMFCBTBBS or - ESSENTIAL OILS & FRUII ESSENCES, SOLUBLE ESSENCES For Aerated Water Manufacturers] Extra Super Lemon, which is double the Strength oi Ordinary Commercial Qualities. FRKNCk CREAM GUM EXTRACT, ' ■ "'■ For producing a Head of Creamy Rich ness upon all kinds oi Syrups, JErated Waters, Bsers,' Ales Cider, Champagnef &c. Artillery Lake Londoh) O-J TO QA PER DAY to be cW.-L dy^t made by persons of either sex* m their own loialities, at work tor us. New business. All meet witk wonderful success Any one can do the work. You don't need capital, or above the same as none. We will start you. N« 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 as much as men. Full particulars arid m s ructions mailed free. .Nowis the tiro don't delay, but write to us at once.—- Sinson and flo,. Portland Maine! United States " '.the"ashburtqn guardian. From and after, the 30th November, 1886 the terms of Subscription to !tM« journal will be a$ follows, viz:— • - If PAin Ilf ADVANCE. Per Quarter ... 6s 6d, by post, 9s „ Half-year... 12a 6d, by post, 18s 6d „ Year .., 24s Oil, by post, 37« Od IP BOOKED. Per Quarter ... 7a 6di by pofct, 10b 9d „ Half-year.., 15* Od, by pofct, 2ls 6d j  Year ... 30s. Od, by post, 43s Od Birth, Marriage, and Death Notices, if paid • for at the time of insertion^ 2s 6Vt if booked,- 4s each. Stomps way be sent as p..y^. *Nt .'■ - ■ -.:.'■■



0 0 G S. '- '■' . MANY years since we bad the pleasure to lnwoauce to the pubic our BUFFALO MEAT DOGS BISCUITS, extensively used m the principal kennels of the world Since that time we have made many im portance improve] 1, cuts m th ir manufacture. —improvements not of the nature of veget '"ompounds which may he added to any ood of a trifling cost, but of the nature t produce good hard flesh and nmscle, ingrs dicnts 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 Da Zurn, who after many careful analysis and experiments pronounced these biscuits " tbe 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 c wt, carriage paidQ SOLE MANUFACTURERS, W. G. CLARK & SON ANCHOR PATENT BISCUIT WORK T. TMEHOUSE, LONDON, EC, Established 1851. BRANCH OFFICE k FACTORY. 75* Washington Street. New Ygik, 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 has provided our breakfast tables wi«h 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 tip 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 the " Civil Service Gazette." Made simply -with boiling water or i milk. i Sold m |-lb packets by Grocers labelled thus JAMES FPPS and CO. HOMO3PATIC CHEMIST, LONDON, ENGLAND. ASHBURTON PERMANENT BUILFT ING AND INVESTMENT SOCIETY." Offices—Tancued Street Ashbubton a"V) Encourage the saving of small sums . the Society will take MONEY ON DEPOSIT In sums of One Pound »nd 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 £rpni, the day on which a complete Pound shall have been deposited, up to the' dale on which the money shall be withdrawn. JJ A Depositor may witldraw the whole ox 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. GOODS MUST-BE SOLD AT i. \i mm and co's TO HAKE ROOM FOR SPRING GOODS. fI "0 ensure a speedy clearance every l. thing will be sold at ridiculous prices. Ladifis* 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 pricas. Dress Goods worth 8M for 4|d, lOid furOid. • In Black French Merinos, French Cashmeres, Cashmerettes, Satin 1 Cloths, Brocades and Coburgs we stand unrivalled. White Lace Curtains, Is lid the pair White Twill Sheeting, two yards wide, Hid. 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, 7jd. Boys' Braces, 4d. A few Men's Tweed Overcoats to be cleared ab 18s 6d. Boots. Boots. Men's Bluchers, 6s 6d. ' Men's Colonial-made Shootera, 8s lid. Women's strong Elastic sides, worth 9s 6d, for 6s 9d. Women's Kid Button Boots from 5s lid. I Every pair of Boots we sell guaranteed j , AT . W* W. Spencer & Co's THE ARCADE. (Ilover Seed. /CHOICE QUALITY or OOWGBABS, RED, WHI TE, AND ALSIKE CLOVER*, NCW LANDING ex "BANGATIRA. PRICES WITH SAMPLES ON APPLICATION. Jotm Orr & Co.



PHOTOGRAPHIWJ, 218 High Street., Chnstchurch. THE BEST PAINT" m the -WORLD- Any shade from Pnre White to Jet Black. A COMBINATION of the purest jt\_ 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 leapt three time as 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 so popular (m the same time) and given as perfect satisfa^ jton as the Rubber Paint. . ■, • i ' JENSISN'Si" COD LIVER OIL. M*i)E ONLY FROM THE FRESHEST LIVERS' ;: / ure ': , ";.' ' -; ) TASTELESS,^ : DIGESTIBLE ,'ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, 1, : Published Daily, Office : Burnett Street Ashburto Printing of every description, including ! Billheads' Memod Pamphlets Handbills Invitation Cards Menu.' Receipt Forms Posters), Oper Dodgers Mourning Cards Horse Cards, Bull I'rognunmefs Concert Programmes* etc FIRST-CLASS AMERICAN ORGAN .NEW.. AN Opportunity offers to obtain one .ot 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 1 usual price. Apply " Mail" and " Guar-t dian Office. j OBIZA PMFUHERY. 11, Place de la Madeleine, Paris, t c grand's special products _Lj — 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-Qriza (Oriza Soap)— No. 2, extra, fine, m boxes, S cakes. 12 exquisite perfumes, No. 1. Qrim-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 Eau-de-Cologne/ Gouttes - Oriza '- Dentifrice —An extract for preserving the tenth and t^ums m good health and preventing (tecay. 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-Lacle (Oriza Milk) —An emulsive: lotion^ refreshing tonic to the skinj removing re • spots and preventing! wrinkles on che face, | Creme Oriza (of Ninon de Lencios) -For; producing a beautiful white com-l plexion with the clearness and velvety! softness of youth. ; Or zaline-Colorante (the best hair dye)— f For instantaneously dyeing the hair to any shade and with no danger to health. In baxfes., each with brushes comb, prospectus, and bottle ; or m boxes, the bottle only without accessories Ess-Oriza-Incolore Violett-e of the very most exquisite perfume, quitf a nosegay of violets. ISss-Qraa Suave white heliotrope Bou , q,«et ofthefltwei *



; 10W VITALIT V DR CHURCHILL S Syrup o Hypophosphite of Liire prescribed by the faculty for the cure of Consumption, f _ 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., I hosphorus and Lime, It cannot be tor ghly recommended for Delica Childre Dr Churchill s Compound Syrup c HYPOPHOSPHITES id real Brain Food, and m oases 'Muscular and. Nervous Exhaustion hab icquired a world-wide reputation.. Each bottle bears Dr Chui chill's signature Price, jcTepared only bj O WANN /IHEMISI n W ANN yj H EMIS T. ue Oastisjlione Varis MAIL NOTICE The Letter-box will be cleared for de spatch of correspondence from this office bo the undermentioned placesj on and fter. Ist January, 1891, as follows — For Christchurch and North, daily 6.30 a.m., 3.15 p.m., 6.50 p.m. ; and on Mon day§, Wednesdays, and Fridays., at 10.30 a.m. ; Chertsey and Rakaia, daily, 6.30 a.m., 3.15 p.m., 6.20 pan. ; 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. j Tinwald, Winslow, Hinds, and Temuka, daily, 10.30 a.m. ; and on Tues days, Thursdays, and Saturdays, 3.15 p.m. ; Willowby and Fiffelton, 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, md Satur days, 3.15 p.m. ; Oamaru, Dunedin, and South, daily, 12.30 p.m. ; Greenstreet and Ashburton 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 und Thursdays, 4 p.m. ; : Wheatstone, Ashton, 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 .WakanUi, Seaview, Seafield, and Kyle, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Satur days, 6.3D 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 one'shilling. THE WALKER COEK EXTRACTOR. Pronounced the best Mechanical Cork Extractor m the Market, as ifc pulls the Cork the easiest and removes it quickest [ from the Screw. Its ure prevents the agitation cf carbo nated or other beverages, and allows the i 'edimenfc to remais« undisturbed m the oottle Designed tot ohe use of hotels, restau ..ants saloons, clubs and families, Orna mental m appearanae and full nicke plated. Special terms to jobbers. Manufaqtuied by the E. WALKER TOOL COMPANY TAMES PAIN AND SONS 9, St. Mary Axe, E,C, and 21, WaJiworch Road, S.E. HOLESALE AND EXPORT FIRE WORK MANUFACTURERS. Shippers supplied on the most reasonable: terms. •. ■ jlO. LI 6, L2O ( and L 25 Cases suitable for every Market, • ; The largest Wholesale House m the World . ustrated Price List. application. SUCCESS THE BEST TEST CF WORTH m HOLLOW AY'S fins ;Mjmmi mHIS UNIVERSAL MFDICINE IS I A HOUSEHOLD .REQUISITE EVERYWHERE. THE PILLS Purify the Blood, impart tone to the Nervous System, and act most power fully yet soothingly ort the LIVER AND BUWELS, Promoting Digestion and assimilation, and endowing the whole bodily frame with strength; and vigour. Nervous Head aches, Tremblings, with Lassitude and general debility puicdy yield to the potent free of thess 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 OINTMEKI HAS A WORLD-WIDE REPUTATION It heals every kind of sore, ulcer and wound more certainly than any othe known salve. Its marvelloua penetratin powers render it invaluable m all THROAT AND CHEST DISE 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 apecies of akin disease. The Pills and Ointment are manufac tured only at 78 New Oxford st (late 533 Oxford st.) London ; and are sold by al vendors of Medicines throughout the Civilized World ; with directions for use m almos every language. i-lT Purchaser should look to th*. Abel un the pots aud boxes. If the ad iress is not-533, Oxford Street London hey are spuriousf ■' " • ■. ;-. : is ■'?■'•'.



BY THE UNDERSIGNED BUILDING MATERIAL 3 OF  , _ vi  .WBRY. DFiSCRIPTION, toais: WESTPORT, ' '"" '■ NEWCASTLE. MOUNT SOMERS, AND HOMEBUSH. . . Also, — GREY VALLEY NUTS. FIREWOOD, POSTS, Long and Cub, RAILS, STAKES, SrAPLES. FENCING WIRE, WIRE NAILS, all Barbed and Plain, sizes, PAMTS, OILS, &o JOSHUA~TUCKER RAILWAY RESERVE, West street. a^FtC :.Corner of Tancred and Wes stro3ts, next Mr Geo. Jameson's opposite Bank of Australasia AND AT RaKAIA^ the" art needlework and F \ NCY .-REPOSITORY, C CONTAINS the Latest Novelties m j 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 Infcmts' CLOTHING. SOCKS and STOCKINGS,knitted by itr proved' Knitting Machine. Agent for Mesdames Weigel and Butterick's cub paper patterns, and for the Eclipse Dye Works. Registry Office for Servants. EAST STREFT. ASHBURTON neWbusiness", ; new management, new goods, a llong felt want [supplied. AMES JMcGREGOR, Has Opened a Tobacconist's Shop m Orr's Buildings, East Street, with a LARGE and VARIED ASSORT MENT of NEW GOODS, comprising Pipes* Tobaccos, Cigais, 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 is .vifcliout doubi che best appointed m South Canterbury YQUK PATRONAGE SOUCITED. .tames McGregor, 1^127 Orr's Building, East Street fTHE ASHBURTON WAREHOUSE OP PICKFORD k UNDRILL In Tanered Street IS replete with Superior Furniture m the newest designs, made from well seasoned New Zealand and imported Timbers. Carpets, Mattings, Floor Cfloths, Linoleums, Rusts, and Door Mats of superior quality and great variety m stock. FURNITURE made to order m any design, and warranted to give satisfaclion. A good selection of Cretonnes, Tapes tries, and Leathers, for Upholstering. Suites, Chairs, Couches, &c, always on hand. BEDSTEADS AND BEDDING.] Buyers, please call anJinspecb our Large and Choice Stocks. Venetian j Blinds made and repaired with jprpmptitude. 6|Bl THOS. SEALY, . : '■' ' THE ' ':. ■ ;:/? -■■■ OLD ESTABLISHED NURSERYMAN, ASHBURTON. HAS now ready for planting at Re duced Prices, — 30,000 FRUIT TREES Consisting If Apples, Pears, Plums, Cherries, Peaches Nectarines, Apricots, Quinces, &c, includ ing several excellent sorts recently imported from England and America, and now offered to the public for the first time. They are all grafted m ' the most appr »ved manner, on the best stocks suitable either for large orchard planting or s.nall gardens. All the sorts have been tested m our trial ground?!*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. Tae results are recorded, and shall, if required, be piaced at the disposal of ' customers to assist m their selection. 14l©,OO©MACR0CARPA 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. : ! , j And not less than £5!5O 9 000 JPore«i Trees ' Including Pinus Insignis, one and tw«j years, Larch, •■' Birch, Abies Douglasii, and Menziesii (red and white Oregon pine), Abies Alba, Spruce Fir; ish, Oak, Maple, Walnut, and numerous ( ithor kinds. : > 3000 GOOSEBERRIES And 'ou."<ants.'. (very choice sorts; ( Grapevines, Filberts, &c. Also, a i endless variety of Ornamental Trees Evergreen and Flowering Shrubs, Roses (splendid selection), Bulbs, Flower- c mar P-fonts, Rhubarb and Asparagus; it'Jols, and all other things usually found m a first-class Nursery Stock. Special quotations to large buyers and the trade THOS. SEALY, South en 4of Bridge,



W. H. Collier, "The Corner," INVITES ATTENTION to a LARGE AND CHOICE SELKCTON OF ITew Spring Ooods OF EXCEPTIONAL VALUE. JUST ARRIVED, - THE LATESr NOVELTIES 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 W I NTER GO O^D S Offered at a GREAT REDUCTION Tom ake room for New Shipments. "THE CORNER" JAMES BAKER 1 TIMBER MERCHANT, AND GENERAL FURNITURE AND V4NOY GOODS WAREHOUSE, HAVELOCK STREET, )pvosite Harrison s Auction Mart, THURNITURE and Picture Frame JD nr-.de to order m any design al shortest notice. Sole Agent m Ashburton for Clegg erambulators. Also WIES3TER PIANOS. SPRllffit, 1891. Andrew Obb IS NOW OPENING A GRAND SELECTION OF TW-EW TJKESSKS, MANTLES, MILLINERY, FLOWERS, FEATHERS and GLOVES. OO O T and jS JE£ OIS  • DEPARTMENT. —JUST ARRIVE D— A large Shipment of Ladies' BOOTS and SHOE S. ■ Also the celebrated STANDARD COLONIAL BOOTS IN ALL MAKES. ANDREW ORP. FISHING SEASON, 1891-92 H FISHING TACKLE, g & ' W 3. » » q s * » fe g . FISHING TACKLE. W 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; Mountings ; assorted Hooks ; Water proof blockings, India Rubber crackproof Gum Boots, water proof Fish Basts, 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. HUT FRIEDLANDER, Direct Importer Fishing Tackle, Tobacconist & Fancy Goods. SALONS DU CQIF£URE RSELF! JPPBy Do not rely on Quacks or vfl wT^LjVr Impostors, but if troubled with Jk^l^ff Owi'irrlia'.i or Clleet, Whites, or »ny EpKSRB liJiiMturai discharge, fro to tliu Cliewist bLmmbJl Mill ;isk Id) 1 Big O. it cnre» m PP<^JBI /i few linjs ivitlioui the aid or publicity |3**' b olfniootur, Jt utlis universal American w2^Hp& tare. X'roprietors, t!»e ~_^_^__ ' Evans Chemical Comj3S& CINCINNATI, O. ' 3pH| ' '



Wool. Wool. Wool. T AM Prepared to make Liberal (Jash Advances (f i'ee of Com mission) upon nil 4-' Wool placed mmy hands for sale m Ashburton or elsewhe c. Wool offered at th« local wiles and not sold will be properly packed and delirered into Trucks absolutely free of cost lo the vendor. My Stores having been built for the proper display of Wool, offer to vendors th© best chance af obtaining the highest values at our sales to be held on December 1, 1&91. Nothing on my part shall he wanting to attain that much desired end. Wonl Packs (heavy weights), Twine, Oils, and all other necessaries supplied at lowest rates and best qualities. D. THOMAS, STOCK AND STATION AGENT, ASHBURTON. ' . —i "I*— ' , ".''.. a tho u as, (L»to of Matson, Cox and Co.) AOOTIONIBER, LANDi INSURANCE, »nd ESTATE AGEiNT, VALUATOR, WOOL and GRAIN BROKER, ASHBURTON »ANS Negotiated. Weekly Sales of Live Stock. Timrald and Ashburton alternately. Fortnightly Sales of Shoepskina, Fat, and Hides on FRIDAY Sales of Wool throughout the Season. Grain bought and sold on Commission Clearing salea as per arrangement. CLOVJEKS. TIT RNI P SEEDS. Ryegrass. Cocksfoot, etc. X HAVE to intimate that my'supply 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, THEY CAN THOROUGHLY BE RELIED ON, Both as to QUALITY and PRICE. I HAVE ALSO A LARGE STOCK OF H V JlLGtli Ak>b GIVING SEVEN BUSHELS TO THE BAG AND FIRST CLASS \J CJOxkoP \J\) X' CALL AND SEE FOR YOURSFjLVES. D. TH OMAS, ASHBUITON. W. H. COLLINS & Co. JU S T LANDE D,~ 200 TaNS 0F pf*lME houSe coal- NOW LANDIN G.~ 20 000 FEET ASSORTED K^vm' ' ■-" TO ARRIVE FROM NORTH,- QA AHA FEET WHITE PINE FLOORING, MATCHLINING, AND U\J 9 \JV\J SHELVING. IN S TO C X,— QK Q()f) FEET SEASONED FLOORING AND LINING ; READY FOR Paints, Oils, Colours, & PaperftangrlPgrs, In order to meet the requirements of this District, we shall henceforth carry on the PAINTING, GLAZING, PAPERHANGING, & 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 Snish and durability, is well and favorably known. We guarantee the quality of material and first-class work. Weisli Stapplient of Kerosene to Hand. W. H. Collins and Co M IRONMONGERS, AND IMPORTERS OF OILS, PAINTS, PAPERHANGINGS, ETC TIMBER & COAL MERCHANTS. AGENTS FOR—Grey Valley Coal Company, Royal Insurance Company. WOOL. WOOL. WOOL. Season 1891-92. *tTT E ARE PREPARED TO MAKE LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES GROWING CLIPS, OR ON LOTS PLACED IN OUR HANDS FOR SALE. JSO COMMISSION CHARGED ON ADVANCES, AN© NO COMMISSION CHARGED FOR OFFERING WOOL UNLESS A SALE IS EFFECTED. WOOLPACKS, TWINE, &c, SUPPLIED AT LOWEST CURRENT R4TES. FEIIipLANDBB BROS.