THE ASHBtJBTOtf GtfAMbIAN : tBIDAY, OCTOBEB 2, iB9l.

printed and published by the Ashburton Publishing Company, at their registere printing office, Burnett Street, Ash burton, FRIDAY, October 2, 1891.



MANUFACTURERS TO HFK MAJESTY BV APPOINTMENT THE BANK OF ENGLAND AF ITS BRANCHES HOB' US, HA IST, AND CO Limited. Steel Safes, Bullion, aid Party-Wa.. Doors, Locks for all purposes 76 CHEAPSIDE, LONPO** ENGLAND. Manufactories Whamcliffe Works, Arlington street London N fABSOLUTE PROTECTION AGAINST Flßl Manufacturers of VULCAN PAINT AND SOTERIA. Absolute protection agains extension of fire. Color cards and test shingles with instrac tions and proofs of on materials well furnished HERCULES MAKING JPOWDSB IS THE BEST i | Those who htv e noi tried it, shoala ask their Grocer for it Makes splendid Cakes Scones, astry, && \ Earnily Dairy Churns, Factory CTiutu Factory Butter Workers, Family Butter Workers, Butter PackE ages, Print Butter Car riers, German Dairy PaperJ And everything needed in a complete Creamery or Butter Factory. Send for Circulars and Prices. PORTER BLANCHARD'S SONS, Concokd, N.H., U.SA] Established 1818 READ "THE MIEROB," A HIGH-CLASS Weekly Social, I'oKtica 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. .1. BUSH AND CO. niSTILLEKS and IMFCBTEBgI OF ESSENTIAL OILS & FRUK ESSENCES, SOLUBLE ESSENCES For Aerated Water Manufacturers} Extra Super Lemon, which is double ; the Strength of Ordinary Com mercial Qualities. . FRENCH CREAM GUM EXTRACT, For producing a Head of Creamy Rich ness upon all kinds of Syrups, Crated Waters, Beers, Ales Cider, Champagnef <fec. Artillery Lanb London} * ■ ■ ■ O-[ TO O A PER DAY to be cwX o^^X made by persons of either sex, in their own 10-salities, at work for 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. N# space explain here, But you can make a snug little fortune honorably and easy* The employment is particularly adapted to the region in which this publication circulates. Boys and girls earn nearly as much as men. Full particulars and in s ructions mailed free. Now is the tim don't delay, but write to us at once.— Sinison and Co,, Portland Maine! United States LTHE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN. From and after the 30th •November, 1886 the terms of Subscription to this journal will be as follows, viz:— ---IF PAID IK ADVANCE. Per Quarter ... 6s 6d, by post, 9s „ Half-year... 12s 6d, by post, 18s 6d „ Year ... 24s Od, by poßfc, 37a Od IF BOOKED. . Per Quarter ... 7s 6d, by post, 10s 9d „ Half-year... 15s Od, by pofct, 2ls 6d  Year ... 30s Od, by post, 43s Od Birth, Marriage, and Death Notices, if paid for at the time of insertion, 2s 6d if booked, 4s each. Stamps may be sent a§ pi.y... «it . , , ;;,,,_.; _' ;



DOGS. MANY years since we had the pleasure io inti-ochn-e to the public our BUFFALO MEAT DOGS BISCUITS, extensively used in the principal kennels ' of the world Since that time we have made many im- ( portance iinprovcivc-nts in th ir manufacture —improvement not of the nature of veget compounds which inpy be added to any ood of a trifling j'ost, but of the nature i produce good hard flesh and muscle, ingr ■ clients which no other Biscuit orDogFoode possesses, and for which we have reccive4 numerous medals and high recommendations, amongst which we may mention that of Pro fessor I)j Zurn, who after many careful analysis and experiments pronounced these biscuits "i «be of the greatest excellence, and to ntain double the quantity of nourish ment that is to be found in the flesh, thus j 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 hillings per cwt, carriage paid)s SOLE MANUFACTURERS, W. G. CLARK & SON ANCHOR PATENT BISCUIT WOEK I/MEHOUSE, LONDON, F/C. Established 1851. BRANCH OFFICE A FACTORY. 75i Washington Street. New Ycsx. GRATEFUL-COMFORTING EPPS'S COCOA xiPEAKFAST? BY a thorough knowledge of the nutnral 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|uß ready toattack wherever there is a weak point. We inaj escape many a fatal shaft by keeping our selves well futified with good food and a properly nourished frame.—See article in the " Civil Service Gazette." Made simply with boiling water or milk. Sold in |-lb packets by Grocers labelled thus JAMES FPPS and CO. HOMCEPATIC CHEMIST, LONDON, ENGLAND.. ASHBURTON PERMANENT ING AND INVESTMENT SOCIETY.' Ofjxces—Tancked Street Ashbortok nPO Encourage the saving of small sums JL 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 da';e on which the money shall be withdrawn. * A Depositor may witldraw the whole or part of the sum deposited, but not in less sums than One Pound, except when clos ins; the account Deposits taken for 3 months at 5 per cent , }  6 or longer periods at 5£  For particulars apply, EDWD. STEPHENS, Manager. MONEY WANO?EoI GOODS MUST BE SOLD AT I I. SPENCER AND CO'S TO MAKE ROOM FOR SPRING GOODS. TO ensure a speedy clearance every thing will be sold at ridiculous prices. Ladios' Corsets and Underclothing, a splendid variety at wonderfully low prices. Flowers, Feathers, Eibbons,'*and Laces cheaper than ever. Ladies' Gloves, Stockings, Collars, Jackets, and Mantles at your own pricas. Dress Goods worth BJd for 4|d, 10£d for 6|d. In Black French Merinos, French Cashmeres, Cashmerettes, Safin 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 Ties, 3d each. Men's Unbleached C«>tlou Drawers, ls>. 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 llci. 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 W. W. Spencer & Go's THE ARCADE. OloYer Seed, pHOICE QUALITY Of COWGBASS, h RED, WHITE, AND A.LS-IKE c lov i:it», NC W LANDING ex "B ANG A TIRA PRICES WITH SAMPLES ON APPLICATION. John Orr & Co.



PHOTOGRAPHS^:, 218 High Streel., Christchurch. THE BEST PAINT in tiie -WORLD- Any shade from Pnre White to Jet Black. \ COMBINATION of the purest jL-\_ 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 in every way a better, paint for either inside or outside painting than any other paint in the world. Being from one-third to one-fourth cheaper and lasting at least 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 (in the same time) and given as perfect satisfac ion as the Rubber Paint. JENSBJS'B" PRIZE I&IEXDAJLI COD LIVER GIL MADE ONLY FROM THE FRESHEST LIVERS' URE TASTELESS, DIGESTIBLE «• ASHBURTON GUARDIAN,^ Published Daily, Office : Burnett Street Ashburto Printing of every deacription, including Billheads 1 Memoa Pamphlets Handbills Invitation Cards Menw Receipt Furras Posters, Oper Dodgers Mourning Cards Horse Cards, Ball Progiraatmefj Concert Programmes' etc FIRST-CLASS AMERICAN ORGAN NEW. AN Opportunity offers to obtain one oi 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 ct Mail " and " Guar dian Office. . ORIZA PERFUMERY. 11, Place de la Madeleine, Paris, X E GRAND'S SPECIAL PRODUCTS XJ 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, in boxes, 8 cakes. 12 exquisite perfumes, No. 1. ■ . J Oriza-Savon-Incorore, superior quality, rose tea, white heliotrope and white yiolet. 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—Goncenbrated and lasting. Extract of superior Eau-de-Cologne. Gouttes - Oriza - Dentifrice -—An extract for preserving the teeth and gums in good health and preventing decay. Oriza-Dentaire, in 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 skin, removing re «spots and preventing wrinkles on che face. Creme Oriza (of Ninon de Lencios) -For producing a beautifvil white com plexion with the clearness and velvety softness of youth. Or zaline-Colorante (the besb hair dye)— For instantaneously dyeing the hair to any shade and with no danger to health. In boxes, each with brushes comb, prospectus, and bottle ; or in boxes, the bottle only without accessories Ess-Oriza-Incolore Violetf;e of the very most exquisite perfume, quite a nosegay of violets. Ess-Oriza Suave white heliotrope Bou quefc oftheflcwet



j 10W VjTAUTY DR CHURCHILL S Syrup o Hypophosphite of Li.tie prescribed by the faculty for the cure of Consumption, Chronic Cough and General Debility It ontaine two of the principal ingre diente necessary for building up the Human Frame, and which are considered ieficient in the abovo complaints, viz., < hosphunis ami S.'imc It cannot be tor i ghlyrecommendedforDelica Childre Dr Churchill s Compound Syrup c HYPOPHOSPHITES is real Brain Food, and in oases 'Muscular and Nervous Exhaustion hat inquired a world-wide reputation. Each bottle bears Dr dim chill's signature Price, . Prepared only bj (J WA N N HHEMISI HWANN UHEMIST. no O&stifjliono )/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., 6.50 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, i 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, and > Temuka, daily, 10.30 a.m. ; and on Tues days, Thursdays, and Saturdays, 3.15 p.m. ; Willowby and Fiffelton, Tuesdays, ! t 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. ; | «nd on. Tuesdays, Thursdays?, ind Satur j days, 3.15 p.m. ; Oamarn, Dunedin, and South, daily, 12.30 p.m. ; Greenstreet- j and Ashbvirton 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 1 p.m., Mayfield, arid Ruapuna, Mondays and Thursdays., 4 p.m. ; Wheatstone, - Ash ton, 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, 6.30 a.m. N.B.—Letters containing anything of value should be handed to the Postmaster to be registered. j Letters containing coin, if posted un registered, will be compulsorily registered and ;harged one'shilling. B 'THE WALKER • COEK EXTKA.CTOK. - ■ Pronounced the best Mechanical Cork Extractor in the Market, as \t prills the Cork the easiest and removes it quickest from the Screw. j Its ure prevents the agitation ti carbo lated or other beverag&s, and allows the lediment to remaiv undisturbed in the oottle Designed im che use of hotels, restau I -ants saloons, clubs and families. Orna , mental in appearanao and full nicke plated. Special terms to jobbers. Manufactuirfld by the 1 E. WALKER TOOL COMPANY r \ TAMES PAIN AND SONS i 9, St. Mary Axe, E.G., and 21, WaJworrh Road, S.E. HOLES ALE AND EXPORT FIRE WORK MANUFACTURERS. Shippers supplied on the most reasonable terms. I jIO. LJ6; L2O, and L25 Cases suitable for every Market. The Largest Wholesale House in the World ustrated Price List application. , "SUCCESS IHE BEST TEST CF WORTH!!! HOLLOWAY'S pills milijiinin T' " HIS UNIVERSAL MFriCINE IS A HOUSEHOLD &EQUISITE . EVERYWHERE. ' THE PILLS r Purify the Blood, impart tone to the ; Nervous System, and act most power ■ fully yet soothingly on 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 ; geneiv.l debility puic^ly yield to the . potent free of these well-known Pills, . and they are unrivalled in their efficacy , in 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 hsals every kind of sore, ulcer and , wound more certainly than any othe known salv^. Its marvellous penetratin powers render it invaluable in 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 apecies of .skin 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 ueo in almos every language. I^* Purchaser should look to thv. abel oa the pots aud boxes. If the ad dress is not 533, Oxford Street London hey are spuriousf



ON SALE j BY THE UNDERSIGNED BUILDING MATERIALS OF WERY DESCRIPTION, WESITORT, NEWCASTLE. MOUNT SOMISRS, AND HOMEBI7SH. Also, — GUEY TALLEY' NUTS. FIREWOOD, POSTS, Long and Cut, RAILS, STAKES, -SIMPLES. FENCING WIRE, "WIRE NAILS, all Barbed and Plain, sizes, PAINTS, OILS; &c JOSHUA~~TU.CKER RAILWAY RESERVE, WEST STREET f)I?Fr.O :• Corner of Tancred and Wes strosfcs, nextMrGeo. Jameson's opposite Bank of Australasia AND AT RaKAla] THE~ ART" NEEDLEWORK AND FvNGY REPOSITORY, /CONTAINS the Latest Novelties in \_J Fancy and Artistic Needlework direct from Home. In addition to the above Mrs Adams Has opened special Lines in APRONS, PINAFORES, Ladies', Children's and Infants' CLOTOING. j SOCKS and STOCKINGS knitted by .tatest irrproved Knitting Machine. Agent for Mesdames Weigel and Uutterick's cut paper patterns, and for the Eclipse Dye Works. Registry Office for Servants. EAST STREET. ASHBURTON NEW BUSINESS, NEW MANAGEMENT, NEW GOODS, A [LONG FELT WANT fSUPPLIED. J AMES JMcGREGOR, Has Opened a Tobacconist's Shop in Okr's Builmngs, East Steeet, with a LARGE and VARIED ASSORT MENT of NEW GOODS, comprising Pipes, Tobaccos, Cigsis, Cigarettes, and Smokers' requisites generally. Notjg,—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 without doubt che best appointed in South Canterbury YOUR PATRONAGE SOLICITED. JAMES McGRKGOIt, 1^127 Pit's Building3, East Street €THE ASHBURTON n mm WAREHOUSE OP PICK FORD i DNDRILL In Tanered Street TS replete with Superior Furniture in the newest designs, made from well seasoned New Zealand and imported Timbers. Carpets, Mattings, Floor Cloths, Linoleums, Rugs, and Door Mats of superior quality and great variety in stock. FURNITURE made to order in any j design, and warranted to give satisfaction. A good select:on of Cretonnes, Tapes tries, and Leathers for Upholstering. Suites, Chairs, Couches, &c, always on hand. BEDSTEADS AND BEDDING.] Buyer?, please call anJinspect our Large and Choice Stocks. Venetian Blinds made and repaired with promptitude. 6JBI THOS. SEALyT"- THE OLD ESTABLISHED NURSERYMAN, ASHBURTON. HAS now ready for planting at Re duced Pric3s, — 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 offnred to the public for the first time. They fire all grafted in the most approved manner, en the best stocks suitable either for large orchaid planting or .s.mall gardens. All the sorts have been tested in our trial grounds, and anj pinds not reaching a high' standard of merit, or in 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, and shall, if required, be piaced at the disposal of customers to assist in their selection, 140,000 MACROCARPA One and Two years old, the finest and best grown trees ever offered hi this district, probably in the colony ; and a special line of 30,000 in boxes for fencing. No risk in removal to a distance. And not less than 550,000 Forest Trees Including Pinus Insignis, one and two yearp,. Larch, Birch, Abies Douglasii, and Menziesii (red and white Oregon pine), Abies Alba, Spruce Fir, Ash, Oak, Maple, Walnut, and numerous jther kinds. 3000 GOOSEBERRIES And Cu; "ants (very choice sorts Grapevines, Filberts, &c. Also, a endless rariety of Ornamental Trees Evergreen and Flowering Shrubs, Roses selection), Bulbs, Flower ingl Plants, Rhubarb and Asparagus Roots, and all other things usually found in a first-class Nursery Stock. Special quotations to large buyers and the trade THOS. SEALY, South end of Bridge^



JAMES BAKER TIMBER MERCHANT, AND GENERA Ti FURNITURE V3D V4JSOY GOODS WAREHOUSE, HAVELOCK STREET, •'M'OSITB HARUISON& AUCTION MART, TpURNITUUK and J'icturo Franiu J? rnvle to. order in any <lo.«ign at shortest notice. Sole Agent in Ashburton for Cle^i? eranjbulators. A'so WJJj^lg PIANO' 3 FISHING SEASON, 1891-92 p4 fishing tackle, g a, W 3* » § B * » fe £ 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; Moun-ivigs ; assorted Hooks ; Water proof Stockings, India Rubber crackproof Gum Boots, water j proof Fish Bags, j i 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 TENNjS MATERIALS. HARRY FRIEDLANDER, Direct Importer Fishing Tackle, Tobacconist & Faucy Goods. SALONS DU COIFBURL Fashion & Style. __ EAUTIFUL ±\| EW D PRING M FJti LIHERT. ALL THE LATEST FASHIONS IN RIBBONS FLOWERS FRATHERS TINSELS TRIMMINGS &f. New Summer MANTLES, Lace CAPES, Cloth CAPES, JACKETS, Silk Duab CLOAKS. LADIES' CORSETS IN ALL THE NEWEST MAKES, Including the "Invigorator." GLOVES, Silk in all shades with double finger tips. Several New" Makes in KID, &c. A Large Variety of SILK UMBRELLAS & SUNSHADES. Beautiful Assortment of ladies' DRESS GOODS ant> COSTUMES. 10 Trunks of Ladies' French and English BOOTS AND SHOES, Just Opened. Inspection Ke specif ully Invited. Andrew Orr. NEW SPRING FASHIONS AT "The €omeb." NEW SPRING FASHIONS in choicest Millinery. NEW SPRING FASHIONS in Jackets and Mantles. NEW SPRING FASHIONS in Prints Zephyrs, and Cambrics. NEW SPRING FASHIONS in choice Drpsses. NEW t PRING FASHIONS in Ribbons and Laces. NEW SPRING FASHIONS in Flowers aiae! Feathers. NEW SPRING FASHIONS in Gloves and Sunshades. NEW SPRING FASHIONS in Gents' Ties, etc. NEW SPRING FASHIONS in Gents' Hats and Shirts NEW SPUING FASHIONS in Colonial made Suits. Some special Bargains in FANCY APRONS and WHITE MUSLINS. A line of WHITE TRIMMING at Is and Is 6d dozen.—Worth Double. OAJLJL. EAKLY, We H.' Collier, "T/fE CORNER? ~ "LONGBEACH COACBL " ON and after THURSDAY, October 1, for the summer months, the Long beach Coach will start from Ashburton at 5 p.m. R. R. BROWNE, 9*173 Coachman. bMSIs yourself i jj§r@£ f" ImPost-or5> 'nl'' ''f troubled with EaZ~Lffi3? Gonorrlioia cir (ilert, Whites, or any MTSiKMaiQ minatpnii disci \ar^n, go to the Clienist Kir *ffira aeu l'ilss without ihoaii) or publicity if * K* °t a '-''o(-'tor- ■" "''"' iii'iwrsul A nmricun



WooL Wool. Wool. SEASON 1891-93. I AM Prepared to make Liberal (Jash Advances (ffee of Commission) upon all Wool placed in my hands for sale in Ashbuilon or elsewhe e. Wool offered at the local sales and not sold will be properly packed and delivered into Trucks absolutely free of cost to the vend jr. My Stores haviujj been built for the proper display of Wool, offer to yendors. the best chance of obtaining the highest values at our sales to be held on December 1, 1891. Nothing on my part shall he wanting to attain that mucli desired end. Wool Packs (heavy weights), Twine, Oils, und all ot*fer necessaries supplied at lowest rates and best qualities. D. THOMAS, STOCK AND STATION AGENT, ASHBURTON. D, THOMAS (L»*a of Matson, Cox and Co.) AOCTIONISER, LAND, INSURANCE, and ESTATE AGE^i-, VALUATOR, WOOL and GRAIN BROKER, ASHBURTON >ANS Nsgotiated. Weekly Sales of Livo Stock. Tmvald and Ashburton alternately- Fortnightly Sales of Sheepskins, Fat, and Hides on FRIDAY Sales of Wool throughout the Season. Grain bought and sold j on Commission. Clearing salea as per arrangement. | CLOYEKS. TURNIP SEEDK Ryegrass. Cocksfoot, etc. MM* aWxQ l»l "I X HAVE to intimate that my>upply of CLOVER and TURNIP SEEDS have Arrived in 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 Jb£ Y jfcL(jT ti AUU GIVING SEVEN BCJSHELS TO THE BAG AND F IJR S T CLASS (jULAOJ' UUI f& CALL AND SEE FOR YOURSELVES. D. THOMAS, A.SHBDI.TON. W. H. COLLINS & Co. JUST LANDE D,— 200 TONS 0F ?IIIME HOUSE COAL NOW LANDIN G,~ 20 000 FEET ASSORTED kauri. 9 TO ARRIVE FROM NORTH,- OA f\f\f\ FEJJT WHITE PINE FLOORING, MATCHLINING, AND O\J 9 \J\J\J SHELVING. I N S T O 0 K,~ Q« 000 FEET SEASOiSrKD FLOORING AND LINING ; READY FOR Paints, Oils, Colours, A Paperliang'iPgs. In order to meet the requirements of this District, we shall henceforth carry on the PAINTING, GLAZING, PAPERHANGING, & SIGN-WRITING trade in all its branches. This department will be under the personal conduct and .supervision of MB 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 Co., IRONMONGERS, AND IMPORTERS OF OILS, PAINTS, PAPERHANGINGS, ETC TIMBER & COAL MERCHANTS. AGENTS FOR--Grey Valley Coal Company, Royai Insurance Company. WOOL. WOOL. WOOL. Season 1891-92. "TT7 E A R E PREPARED TO MAKE 1,1 II Kit At, CASH VOV AYtK* ON GROWING CLIPS, OR OX LOTS PLACED IN OUR HANDS FOE SALE. NO COMMISSION CHARGED 013 ADVANCES, AND NO COMMISSION CHARGED FOR OFFERING WOOL UNLESS A SALE IS EFFECTED. < WOOLPACKS, TWINE, &c, SUPPLIED AT LOWEST CURRENT RATES. FRIEDLANDE-R BEOS.