*HE ASHBTJEfON GtfAMDIAN: MONDAY, SEPTEMBEIi 14, ISOli

Printed and published by the Ashbutton Publishing Company, at their recistere printing offico, Burnett Start*- Ash burton, ;, , MONDAY September U mi,



MANUFACTURERS TO HF.U MAJESTY B\ APPOINTMENT THE BANK OF ENGLAND AN ITS BRANCHES ** — — HO BBS, HAIIT, AND CO Limited. Steel Safes, Bullion, ai d Party-Wa.. Doors, Locks for all purposes 76 CHEAPSIDE, LONDON ENGLAND, Manufactories Wharncliffe Works, Arlington street London N ABSOLUTE PROTECTION AGAINST FIRE Manufacturers of VCJLCAN PAINT AMU SOTKRUi Absolute protection agains extem.oA of fire. 2* Color cards and test shingles with instrug tions and proofs of on materials well furnished HERCULES UAKING POWDER IS THE BEST Those who lit^e not tried it, shonia ask their Grocer for it Makes splendid Cakes Scones, astry, &c Family Dairy Churns, Factory Chufii Factory Butter Workers, Family Butter Workers, Butter Packf ages, Print Butter Car riers, German Dairy Paperf And everything needed m a complete Creamery or Butter Factory. Send for Circulars and Prices. PORTER BLANCHARD'S SONS, Concord, N.H., U.SA] Established 1818 . READ "THE MIRROR," 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. W. J. BUSH AND CO V TJISTILLERS and IMFpBTEBS OF ESSENTIAL OILS & FRUIt ESSENCES- ' '.: SOLtTBLE 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 Rfch ness upon all kindsof Syrups, Crated Waters, B«ers, Ales Cider, Champagne] &c. Artillery Lane LondonJ JDI To£4. PER DAY to be <=X J- . «?'!* »ade by persons of either sex, m their own loTaKti«js, atwork tor us. New business. All meet *ith wonderful success Anyone can/d^the work. You don't need capital, or above the same as none. We will start you No space explain here. But you canmake a snug little fortune honorably and easy. The employment is particularly adauted to the region m wJiieh thispiißlicTtion circulates. Boys and girls earn nerirfv as much as men. Full particulars and ii 7 THE ASHBURTON OUARI>IAK; "* From and after the 30th November, ISB6 the terms of Subscription to this journal will be as follows, viz:— IF PAID m ADVANCE. Per Quarter ... 6s 6d, by post, fcri „ Half-year... 12s 6d, by post; 18s 6d ,y \e&v ... 24s od, by jost; 37b Od IF BOOKED. ' Per Quarter . M 7s 6d, by post, I<ob 9d „ Half-year.>. 15a Od, by poet, 21s 6tl Birth, Marriage, and Death Notices, if paid for at the time of insertion, 2b 6d if booked, 4a each. Stamps may be sect v ip».y.^4nt .. /. [



! DO G S. j ....■■,...._. ... ' . • . ■ MANY years since we had the pleasure to. introduce to the public our BUFFALO MEAT DOGS BISCUITS, extensively used m the principal kennels I of the world Since that time we have made many im portance improvements m th ir manufacture —improvements not of the nature of veget oompounds which may be added to any oo:l of a trifling cost, but of the nature t, produce good hard flesh and muscle, ingn clients which n# other! Biscuit orDogFoode possesses, and for which we have received numerous medals and high recommendations, amongst which we may mention that of Pro fessor Dx Zurn, who after many careful analysis and experiments pronounced 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—"BuffaloMeat, Trade Mark," the qualiy of which we guarantee Twenty hiilings per cwt, carriage paid J • SOLE MANUFACTURERS, W. G. CLARK. & SON ANCHOR PATENT BISCUIT WORK L'MEHOUSE,LONDON, E'O. ESTABLISHED 1851. BRANCH OFFICE & FACTORY. 754 Washington Street, New Yokk, GRATEFUL—COMFORTING EPPS'S GOeOA BPEAKFAST] 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 thaffa constitution may be built up until strong enough to resist even tendency to disease. Hundreds of subtle maladies are floating aroundfus ready to attack wherever there isa 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 ml the " Civil Service Gazette." Made simply -with boiling water or milk. Sold m J-lb packets by Grocers labelled thus JAMES FPPS and CO. HOMCEP AT I© CHEMIST, LONDON, ENGLAND,, ASHBURTON PERMANENT BUILBI ING AND INVESTMENT SOCIETY.' O-FJBiCES—TAKCKED STREET AsHBURTOK rjlO Encourage the saving of small sums J_ the Sociefcv 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 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 v r., «.:•• periods at 5 J  For particulars apply, EDWD. STEPHENS. Manager. I. T. Kingston, r WILLS STEEEt, ;. NEXT COOIvSON'S STABLER ASHBURTON, HAS had three years' experience with Thomas Talbot, M i R.C.V.S., <>f Scotland Yard two years with Corneliu, Saunderson, M.R.C.V.S., Clupham Com mon, and ten years 'with George Balls- M.R.C.V.S., Brixton, all of Londori' and has also gained a good, reputation m the Colony. , Our specialty is well-known to be our ability and knowledge of the horse's foot. In a well ordered shoeing forge the following standard rules will always be bserved :♦—' , |_ 1 ; A shoe should never be removed without first cutting off the clinches, because by simply turning Ixick the clinch m drawing the nail a piece of the clinch is Often left m the foot;, endangering the horse when the new shoe,comes to-be driven on.» 2. The frog and bars require no cutting m a i regularly attendedfoot. And m a healthy foot where there are no simptons hi naviciilar disorder, tqe sole should,,not be out. ■ ...... ._ , 3. The shoe should have a level bearing upon ! the wall of the foot, aud shouldi'not be sprung at the. .heel, as j[B too commdn; thereby aotinig as a fearful lever upon the taendottß- :■ ■ ■ ,;,■:?■ :'; ;■■ v. ■-. , : : The nails should be driven level &nd uni} •' form, a£nd-,oxjly pn the toe Bide of the inside quarter, the toot being thinner upon the inside and the greate» : weight of the body being suatained there. I There is no compariso r points of qualit between the hand made and the machine made shoe. The machine-made shoe is of a coarser material, softer, and is mperted .andit should be insisted upon that they be not used m fcbe or'onv • Clover Seed, /CHOICE /QUALITY \ ■■•'•■ or COWGKASS, j RED, WHITE,: AND ALSIKiI CIOVKRS, NOW LANDING ex "BANGATIRA, PRICES WITH SAMPLES .■ . ON APPLICATION. Jobn OiT & Co.



PHOTOGRAPH!^, 218 High Street, phristehurch. THE BEST PAINT m tne -WORLD— Any shade from Pnre Wnite to Jet Black. A COMBINATION of the purest J\. 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 .tslongas 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 satisfac ion as the Rubber Painfc. COD LIVER OIL MADE ONLY FROM THE FRESHEST LIVERS' URE ; TASTELESS, DIGESTIBLE «' ASHBI/RTON GUARDIAN^ - Published Daily j Office <: Burnett Street Ashburto : Printing of every deacription, including Billheads" Memoa -Pamphlets ...... Handbills Invitation Cards ■IVfaniv •' Receipt Forms ! Poster*, . . ; Oper Dodgers • Mourning Cards \ Horse Cards, : Ball lrogrMimes> ; Concert Programmes etc \ FIRST-LASS AMERICAN ORGAN ■ ■ NEW, ■■• ;- ' ■■■ A N Opportunity offers to obtain one t\- ox Cornish's celebrated American Organs on exceedingly favorable terms. Height 45 inches, Length 46 inches, width 23 inches* Five Octaves, 14 st^ps, \ H ootave 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 PMMBERY. | 11, Place de la Madeleine, Paris* T T E GRAND'S vSPECIAL PRODUCTS Savon-Oriza (Oriza Soap)— From the fqr mule of Dr 0. Retell. The best soap for rendering the skin white and sp|t, Sweetly and refreshingly scentfed (rose, green and white). f Savon-Oriza-VeloMte, exquisitely pdr" fumed for the toilet and baths. , Savon-Oriza (Oriza Soa£)-—No, 2, extra fine, m boxes, 8 cakes. 12 exquisite , .perfume's;. No.* 1.,, . . <o>'i?ia^SavQn-Ihcorore, superior quality, rose tea, white heliotrope and whifce violet, i Aqua-Oriza—-New toilet) water, refreshing to the skin. Oriza-Hay~A -toilet water with the perfume of new mown hay, : Orijsa-Aciduline—Toilet vinegar, aromatic and disinfectant, specially adapted , for ladies'toilets. Oriza-Scotch-Lavender— Sprigs ot Scotch lavender flowers; a rich toilet wate,r. de - Cologne ■ Ori^a — The high-life toilet w^ter . Oriaa-Water —Concentrated and lasting. Extract of superior Eau-de-Cologne. Gouttes ■■<• Qriza- Dentifrice -^ An-, extract for preserving the teeth and gums m good health and preventing decay. I 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 failing off.. Oriza-Lacle (Oriza Milk)—-An emulsive lotion, refreshing tonic to the skin, removing red spots and. preventing wrinkles on clie face, - v Creme Oriza (of Ninon de Lencios) -For producing a beautiful ■; "white com plexion with the clearness and velvety, softness of youth. Or zaljne-Colorante (the best hair dye)— For instantaneously dyeing the hair to any shade;and with no danger to health. In boxes, each with brushes comb, prospectus, arid bottle; or m bqxea, the bottle only without accessories 1 \ Ess-Oriza-Incolore Violette of the very most exquisite perfume, quite a' nosegay of violets. "; Esß-Oriza Suave white heliotrope Bou quet of the flc wei •' '



10W V|TALITY " DR CHURCHILL S Syrup o Hypophosphite of Liitie prescribed by the faculty for the cure of Consumption, Chronic Coujjh and General : Debility ; It ontains two of the principal ingre dients necessary for building up the' Human Frame, and which are considered deficient m the above ■■complaints, viz., ' hosphorus mid f.ime. It cannot be tor i ghlyrecommended for Delica Childre Dr Churchill's Compound Syrup c HYPOPHOSFHITES is real Brain Food, and m eases Vtuscular and Nervous Exhaustion haa icquired a world-wide reputation. Each bottle bears Dr Chui chill's signature Price, xrepared only by BWANN nUBMISI WANS VHBMIST. ■ane U&stjglione i'aris MAIL NOTICE 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,, 6.20 p.m. ; and on Mon days, Wednesdays, and Fridays, at 10.30 a.m. ; Chertsey and Rakaia, daily, 0.30. 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, Winslov, Hinds, and Temuka, daily, 10.30 a.m. ; and on Tues days, Thursdays, and Saturdays, 3.15 p.m. ; Willowby and Eiffelton, 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 Ashburton Forks, Tuesdays, Thurs iays, and Saturdays, 6.80 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 1 and Thursdays, 4 p.m. ; Wheatstone, Ashton, Waterton, and Longbeach, daily, 3.45 p.m. ; Flemington, Mondays, Wed, nesdays, and Fridays, 3.45 p.m; ; New land, Tuesdays and Fridays, 11 a.m. ; Elgin .Wakanui, Seaview, Seafiold, and J£yle, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Satur days, 6..3Q a.m, N.8.-—Letters containing anything of value should be handed fco the Postmaster to be registered. Letters containing coin, if posted un registered, will be compulsorily registered and jharged onejshilling. THE WALJKER COEK EXTBACTOR. Pronounced the best Mechanical Cork Extractor m the Market, as it pulls the Cork the easiest and removes it quickest from the Screw. Its ure prevents the agitation tf carbo aated or other beverage*, and allows the 'edhnent to remaiv undisturbed m tl>e mottle • # Designed tin ohe use of hotels, restau saloons, clubs and families, Oma mental m appearanae and full nicke plated. Special terms. to jobljers. Manufactured by the i E. WALKER TOOL COMPANY TAMES PAIN AND Soils' 9, St. Mary Axe, E,C', s and2l, WaJwoCrli Road, S S E, HOLESALE AND EXPORT FIRE; WORK MANUFACTURERS, j; : Shippers supplied on the mosfc'reasonable . terms. . , 1^15,^20,^^25,. Oases suitable • for e\fery Market. " ! 'Che Zargisl Wholkale-Ilouh m the Wofjld ! ustrated Prioe List application.! ■; ■•'■ >'■* J f ?'. j.r.i ". j_ SUCCESS lliß BEST TEST QF WORTH,! hi:, : <•■■■ : ■ HOLLOW4Y^ - : PIUS IfIi_OIITMEI/f, THIS UNIVERSAL MF.MCINE IS A HOUSEHOLD REQUISITE EVERYWHERE. :. THE PILLS 5 Purify the Blood, impart tone to tlie Nervous System, and act mpst power fully yet soothingly on the ; LIVER AND BUWELS, Promoting Digestion and assimilation, a^id endov irig_ the whole bodily frame w^th strength and vigour. Nervous Head aches, Tremblings, with Lassitude and general debility puicdy yield to tfte potent free of these wellTknown Pills, and they are unrivalled m their efficacy iftftU ■:: d . ;■■ FEMALE COMPLAINTS, Removing all obstructions, skin blemishes pimples and boils, better than ony other family medicine known.- THE OINTMEN.I. HAS A WORLD-WIDE REPUTATION It heals every kind o| sore, ulcer and wound more certainly' than any othe ' known sal vs. Its marvellous penetratip powers render it invaluable m all THROAT AND CHEST DISEASES ! curing Bronchitis, Quinseys, and Asthma reducing Glandular Lumps, closing and healing Abscesses and Fistulas, and for alleviating the excruciating tortures of RHEUMATISM GOUT neuralgia it is unsurpassed. It never | :-i to remove Scurf and every species of 3kin disease. The Pills and Ointment are manufac turod only at 78 New Oxford sfc (late 533 Oxford st.) London ; and 1 are sold by al vendors of Medicines throughout the Civilized World ; with directions for upo m almos every language, Purchaser should look to tha ttbel pn the ppfcs aud boxos, If the ad dress is not 533, Oxford Street London hey are spuribusf .



on sale BY THE TJNDEKSIGNED] BUILDING MATERIALS OF i EVERY DESCRIPTION. ■■< £OAIj3 : ' WESTPORT, NEWCASTLE, MOUNT SOMERS, AND ..HOMEBUSH. Also, — GREY VALLEY NUTS. FIREWOOD, POSTS, Long and Gut, RAILS, STAKES, STAPLES, FENCING WIRE, WIRE NAILS, all Barbed and Plain, eiaes, PAINTS, OILS, &o' JOSHUA~~TUCKER RAILWAY RESERVE, WEST STREET. jFFf.C : Corner of Tailored and Wes strests, next Mr Geo. Jameson's opposite Bank of Australasia AND AT RaKAIAJJ THOS. SEALY, THE OLD ESTABLISHED NURSERYMAN, ASHBURTONJ. HAS now ready for planting at Reduced Prices,— 30 000 FRUIT TREES Oons ng o Apples, Pears, Plums, Cherries, Peaches Nectarines, Apricots, Quinces, «fee, includ ing several excellent sorts recently imported from England and America, and ow offered 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 stfcall gardens. All the sorts have been tested m our trial grounds, and any kinds not reaching a high standard of merit, or m any way unsuitable ; for cultivation here, arc rejected. This system has been carried outatconsiderable expense 'luring a long series of years. The results are recorded, and shall, if required, be placed 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 dffered m this district, probably m the colony j and a special ljne of 30,000 m boxes for fencing. No risk m removal to a distance. And not less than 350,000 Forest Trees Including Pinus Insignis, one and two years, Larch, Birch, Abies Douglasii, and Menziesii (red and white Oregon pine), Abies Alba, Spruce Fir, ish, Oak, Maple, Walnut, and numerous ither kinds, 3000 GOOSEBERRIES And Currants (very choice sorts Grapevines, 'Filberts, &c. Also, a endless variety of Ornamental Tree's Evergreen and Flowering Shrubs, Roses (splendid selection), Bulbs, Flower ing Plants, Rhubarb and Asparagus Roots, and ajl other things usually found m a firstsdass Nursery Stock. Special Quotations to large buyers and the trade THOS. SEALY, South end of Bridge, NEW BUSINESS! ~~~" " ' NEW MANAGEMENT, NEW GOODS, A LONG FELT WANT SUPPLIED. J AME S J\i_o GREG OR, Has Opened a Tobacconist's Shop m Obr's Buildings, East Street, with a LARGE and VARIED ASSORT MENT of NEW GOODS, comprising Pipes, Tobaccos, Cigais, Cigarettes, and Smokers' requisites generally, Notje,-—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 .vifchout doubt; the best appointed m South Canterbury "your patronage solicited. James McGregor, 13127 Orr's Buildings, East Street • -"^jjr' THE ASHBDRTON Sjgk WAREHOUSE OF picKFORD imw In Tanered Street IS replete with Superior Furniture m the newest designs, n^vdp from well seasoned New Zealand and imported Timbers. Carpets, Mattings, Floor Olbths, 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 Upbolster|ng. Suites, Chairs, Couches, &c, always on hand. BEDSTEADS ANIf BEDDING. Buyers, please call andinspect our Large and Choice Stocks. Venetian Blinds made and repaired with promptitude. 6JBI MBSF Yourself iyM |HBVH imnauinu discharge, fro to tlie Glicraist I_J ig,id asK for Ki£j G. It cure; m B^^TB v ft!',v unys without ihcuul or publicity ■ ••*■ o£ fiiiociof. Jl ist/is ttHiCffsal Aiiierlain ■MiSgaL cure, rropriotors, (.lie ■i n — m — m .



ASK YOUR GRQOEJt FOR CAN'T B.S BEAT O P^afl vEHmO BAKING POWDER. /^ UARA.NTEED absolutely pure, and VJT proved to be the best for making delicious Soones, Cakes, and Pastry. vSold by all leading Grocers m Tins, <Sd, In, md 2s each, and wholesale by *;he manufacturer, G. E. WARBURTON, Chemist, " Thb Pharmacy," 6tloo T I M A R XL "jameslaker TIMBER MEECHANT, AND GENERAL FURNITURE A2SD VANCY GOODS WAREHOUSE, HAVELOCK STREET, Opposite Harrisons Auction Mart, TpURNITURE and Picture Frame JD made to order m any design at shortest notice. Sole Agent m Ashburton for o'legg erambulators. Also WIESNiR PIANOS. IMPORTANT NOTICE, TO P,ESIDENTS~~OF ASHBURTON AND DISTRICT. J. \ivon Tailor, Of Christohcrch, BEGS to intimate that he has opened those premises m Tancred Street, corner of Arcade, m all branches ot Tailoring. |g^* J.N.s ability as a Cutter requires no comment. A perfect Fit is Guaranteed m the latest fashion. J.N. ivS from one of the best; houses m Glasgow, Scotland, and is confident to give entire satisfaction to customers wl o will be disposed to give him a trial. TO SUIT THE TIMES. J. NIXON, Tancred Strbft, Ashburton, & Colombo Street, Christchurch. , 6 W. W. Spencer & Co.'s TO MAKE ROOM FOR SPRING GOODS, f~nO ensure a speedy clearance every j thing will be sold at ridiculous orices. Lidies' Corsets and Underclothing, a splendid variety at wonderfully low prices. Flowers, Feathers, Ribbons, ard Laces cheaper than ever, Ladies' Gloves, Stockings, Col'ars, Jackets, and M.uitle.s at your own prices, ess Goods worth 8M for 4id, lQld or 6|d, [n Black French Merinos, French Cashmeres, Cashmerettes, Satin Cloth?, Brocades and Coburga we stand unrivalled. White Lace Curtains, Is lid the pair White Twill Sheeting, two yards wide, ll|d. Men's Tweed Suits, 22s 6d. Mens' Tweed Trousers, 5» lid, 6s lid, 7s lid. Men's Ties, 3d each. Men's Unbleached Cotton Drawers, Is. Men's Heavy Woollen Ho?, 7|d. . Boys' Braces, 4d. A. few Men's Tweed Overcoats to be cleared at 18s Gd. BOOTS. BOOTS. Men's Bluchers, 6s 6d. Men's colonial-made Shooters, 8s lid Women's strong Elastic sides, worth 9s 6d, for 6s 9d. Women's Kid Button Boot" from 5s lid. Every pair of Boots we sell guaranteed AT W. W. SPENCER & CO.'s THE ARCADE. spirora* 1891. Andrew Obb is :- NOW OPENTNG A GRAND SELECTION OF ' IyEW SPRING T)KESSES, MANTLES, I MILLINERY, FLOWERS, FEATHERS and GLOVES. BOOT and HJ flf O E DEPARTMENT. -J U S T A RRIT ED- A large Shipment of Ladies' BOOTS and SHOES. Also the celebrated STAN DARD COLONIAL, BOOTS IN ALL MAIiE,S, ANDREW ORR.



«! ■ _ i ,,.. ... .■■.-.. ... • •., . ........... Andrews' Poisoned Grain FOE DESTRUCTION OF SPARROWS MOST T^CONOMICAL AND TpFFECTIVE. PACKETS RETAIL, Is EACH. D. THOMAS. " D. THOMAS] (Late of Matson, Cox and Co.) AUCTIONEER, LAND, INSURANCE, and ESTATE AGE^I; TALUATOR, WOOL and GRAIN BROKER, A S H B IT R 10 if * >ANS Negotiated. Weekly Sales of Live Stock. Tinwald and Ashburtou alternately. Fortnightly Sales of Sheepskins, Fafc, and llides on FRIDAYS Sales of Wool throughout the Season. Grain bought and sold on Commission. Clearing saleaas per arrangement. , ■■.. -———«•* CLOVERS. TURMP SEEDS. JRyegrass. Cocksfoot, etc. I HAVE to intimate thaCmy>pply of CLOVER and TURNIP SEEDS have •rrired 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. t HAVE ALSO A LARGE STOCK OF Xi JL _ Ji<VTJLV J3l DO giving seven btjshels to the bag and *\irs;t class COC-K-OjP Ov/X kt call and see for yourselves. D, T HO MAS, A.SHBUBTON. W. H. COLLINS & Co. JUST LANDJJ D,— OQO TONS OF PRIME HOUSE COAL. NOWLANDIN G, - 000 FEET ASSORTED K\URI. TO ARRIVE FROM NORTH, .€kfk-{\f%{\ FEET WHITE PINE FLOORING, MATCHLINING, AND tJ\J 9 WKJ SHELVING. IN S T O C K,~ OK HAH FF.ET SEASONED FLOORING AND LINING ; READY FOR *OjUUU . use. Paints, Oils, Colours, & Paperhangipgs* In order to meet the requirements of this District, we shall henceforth carry on the PAINTING, GLAZING, PAPERHANGING, & SIGN-WRITING trade m all iti bninches. This department will be under the personal conduct and supervision of ME J. R. CHAPMAN, whoa* work, for Snish and durability, is well and favorably known. We guarantee the quality of material and first-class work. ITreah 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. TIT X ARIS L A N^D O* G EX »0 T A jqi AND JVLE TR A E Red Clover White Vlover Cowgrass AUike Timothy ALL OF CHOIC&ST QUALITY AND OFFER THEM TO FARMERS Al LOWEST CURRENT HATKSJ --FOR SAJL.K DOUBLE MACHINE DRESSED RYEGRASS AND COCKSFOOT FEIEDLANDER BROS