THE ASfißtßtfOtf GUAftDlAtf: THIJftSDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 1891.

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MANUFACTURERS TO HFk KAJESTY BY APPOINTMENT THE BANK OF ENGLAND AN ITS BRANCHES HO BBS, II A]{T, AND CO Limited. Steel Safes, Bullion, ard Party-W;i.. Doors, I Locks for all purposes i 7G CHEAPSIDE, LONDOJS ; ENGLAND. I Manufactories Wharncliffe Works, Arlington street London N * ABSOLUTE PROTECTION AGAINST FIRE Manufacturers ot VCJLCAN PAINT aki> soteria; Absolute protection agains extetu.oa of fire. Color catds and test silmgles with inßlnw taons and proofs of on materials Veil furnished HERCULES BAKING POWDER IS THEBEST Those who hXv e hoj, iried it, shonia ask their Grocer for it Makes splendid ____Cakes_Scone^ astry, <fc& Family Dairy Churns; Factory Chutn Factory Butter Workers, Family Butter Workers,. Butter Pack* 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.SA] Established 1818 READ "THE MIBKOB," A HIGH-CLASS Weekly Social, Politic* ** Literary, and Dramatic paper to b» PUBLISHED EVERY FRIDAY, Price 3d, by the Centennial Printing and Publishing Company, Limited, Melbourne Place, Russell Street, Melbourne, '»< W J. BUSH AND CO; TJISTILLEKS and IMFCBTEBS OF ESSENTIAL OILS & FRUII ESSENCES. ■ SOLUBLE ESSENCES For Aerated Water Manufacturers Extra Super Lemon, whjch & double the Strength o£ Ordinary Commercial ■ ■ ■' .■:-.- /=j •' 9^a^t|eg, . ; FRENCH dR"pAM GtTM . EX'iitA^ ' ■.: -■•■ For producing a Head of Creamy Rich ness upon all kinds.©! Syrufia, iErated Waters, B«ers, ,- Ales Cider, Chaupegnef, &c. . Akiillery Lank Londo»| • O-| TOOjA PER DAT to be *&-*- . madebypersonsof either sex, m their own loTalities, at work tor us. New business. All meet with wonderful success Anyone can do the work. You don't need capital, or above the game as none. We will start you. ff o space explain here. But yoii^ntuake a snug little fortune honorably*^ easy The employment is particularly^ 1 adapted to the region m which this^^publication circukces. Boys and girls earn^ nearly «s much as men. Full particular* and iv s ructions mailed free. Nowis theti-n don t delay, but write to us at once. ?T^« a. nd °°'V P'»^nd Mainei United States ' * THE ASHBURTOiTgUARMAK "* From and after the 30th November, 1886 the terms of Subscription to this journal will be as follows, viz:— IF TAID Ilf AIiVAKCE. Par Quarter ... 6s 6d, by, post, 9s; „ Half-year... 12s 6d; by post, I$« 6d „ lear ... 24s Od, by fbst, 1 3^s Od IF BOOKKD. '.■-■: ''■ Per Quarter .. 7s M,< by post, ifl. 9d „ Half-year..; 15s 04, by pbfcty JJU 6d  Year . .« 3(te Od, by poet, 4Aj Od Birth, Marriage, and Pwtth Notifc, if paid for at the time -of Iteeptjldn, ;»i v6d if booked, 4s each. Stamps may: be *e»t m



DOG S. MANY years «nc« we had the pleasure to Introduce to the public our BUFFALO MEAT DOGfS BISCUITS, extensively used m the principal kennels' of the world Since that time w« have made many im portance improvements m th ir manufacture —improvements not of the nature of veget oompounds which may be added to any ooil of a trifling cost, but of the nature t produce good hard flesh and muscle, ingr* clients which no other Biscuit orDogFoode possesses, and for which we have received numerous medals and high recommendations, amongst which wo 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 best and most successful food for dogs hat is possible to produce. It is imortant to notice that every biscuit s stamped—-"Buffalo Meat, Trade Mark," the qualiy of which we guarantee Twenty hiilings per cwt, carriage paid! SOLE MANUFACTURERS, W. G. CLARK & SON ANCHOR PATENT BISCUIT WORK L'MEHOUSE, LONDON, EC. Established 1851. BRANCH OFFICE & FACTORY. 75 i Washington Street, New Yobk, 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 providedour breakfast tables with a delicately flavoured beverage which may save us many beavy 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(us 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 milk. Sold m |-lb packets by Grocers labelled thus JAMES FPPS and CO. HOMCEPATIC CHEMIST, LONDON, ENGLAND w— : , ASHBURTON PERMANENT BUILt* ING AND INVESTMENT SOCIETY.'; Offices—Tancred Street AsHBURTbii rpo Encourage the saving of small slims JL 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 dabe on which the money shall be withdrawn. A Depositor may witldraw the whole or part of the sura deposited, but not m lew sums than One Pound, except when clos inij the account Deposits taken for 3 months at 5 per cent „ ,^ 6 or longer perioda at 5£  For particulars apply, EDWD. STEPHENS. Manager. . W. T. Kingston, WILLS STEEET, NEXT COOKSON'S STABLES, ASHBURTON, HAS had three years' experience with Thomas Talbot, M.8.C.V.5., of Scotland Yard two years with Corneliu, Saunderson, M.R.C.V.S., Clfipham Com mon, and ten years with George Balls M.R.C.V.S., Brixton. all of London ' 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 s>hoeina[ forge the following standard rules will always be b&erved:— 1 ' A shoe should never be removed without first cutting off the clinches, because by simply turning back 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 ip a' regularly attended foot. And m a healthy foot where there are no simptons! pi navjcular disorder, tqe sole should not be o'HSt ■ :'■ ■ ■ ' ' " J 2f. The shpe should haye a level bearing upon the wajl p,f {;b,e foot, aud should notifee sprung at the he*l, as is too common, thereby aoting a» a fearful lever upon the tendons ' The nails should be driven level and uni] form, and only on the toe side of the inside quarter, the toot being thinner upon the inside and the greate* weight of the body being sustained there. There is no compariso - 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 aot used m the colon y | Clover Seed. QHOICE QUALITY OP COWGE A S S, RED, WHITE, AND ALSIKE CLOVERS, i NOW LANDING ex "RANGATIRA. | • .' ..■■■■■;■:■.■ I - I • . \ ,' PRICES WITH SAMPLES APPLICATION. John Orr & Co.



PHOTOGRA.PHB.iti:, 21& High Street, i. , Christchuroh. j THE BEST : PAINT m the . . -WORLD— Any shade from Pnre White to Jet Black. A COMBINATION of the purest JLjL paint with India Rubber, forming a smooth, glossy, firm, durable, elastic and beautiful Paint, unaffected by change of temperature, is perfectly waterproof, and adapted to all classes of work, and is m every way a better paint for either inside or outside painting than any other paint m the world. Being from one-third to one-four+h cheaper and lasting at least three time 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 game time) and given as perfect satisfac ion as the Rubber Paint. ' JENSEtt'fcf" PRIZE MBDAi. - COD-LIVER OIL. MADE ONLY FROM THE FRESHEST LIVERS 1 URE TASTELESS, DIGESTIBLE ; { «v ASHBI/RTON GUARDIAN,' Published Daily, Office : Burnett Streot Ashburto Printing of every deacription, including Billheads' 1 Memo* , Pamphlets Handbills Invitation Garda Wsiir-7 Receipt Forms I ; Poster*, Oper Dodgers Mourning Cards Horse Cards, Ball Proarraaameb Concert Programmes* etc FIRST-CLASS AMERICAN ORGAN NEW. .. , : - 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. Fivo Octaves, 14? stops, X octave couplers, and 2 knee swells. : Above can be supplied . direct from the MunijfactureTs at considerably less than usual pripe. Appjy " *$$» $nd "Guar djan Office. - mm. mmm, 11, Place de la Madeleine, Paris, > 7" E GRANDS SPECIAL PRODUCTS Ij■ ■ , 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. Saron-Ori^a (Oriza Soap)—-No. 2, extra fine, m boxes, 8 cakes, 12 exquisite perfumes, No. 1. ' Onza-Savon-Incorore, superior "quality, rose tea, white heliotrope" and white violet, _. > : 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, ajromatie 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 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. j' 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 velvoty softness of youth. Or zaline-Colorante (the best hair dye)— For instantaneously dyeing the iair 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 7 Ess-Oriza-Incolore Violetfce of the very most exquisite perfume, quite a nosegay of violets. Eas-Oriaa Suave white heliotrope Bou I queitofthe|<wei v



LOW VITALITY > Dfi 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 irigre clients necessary for building up the Human Frame, and which are considered deficient m the above complaints, viz. s, Ulimpkorns avd hiiic It cannot be tor i glily recommended for Delica Childre Dr Churchill's Compound Syrup c HYPOPHOSPHITES is real Brain Food, arid m cases ■Muscular and Nervous Exhaustion han acquired, a world-wide reputation. Each bottle bears Dr Chui chill's iupnature Price, Prepared only by ■ BWANN /IHEMISI WANN UHEMIST. ■*ne C&stiglione V*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, 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, And Temuka, daily, 10.30 a.m. ; and on Tues days, Thursdays, and Saturdays, 3.15 p.m. ; Willqwby and Fiffelton, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays, 10.30 a.m. ; Lismoro, 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, arid 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 and Thursdays, 4 p.m. ; Wheatstone, Ashton, Waterton, and Longbeach, daily, 3.45 p.m. ; Flemington, Mondays, Wec|, nesdays, and Fridays, 3,45 p.m. ; New land, Tuesdays and Fridays, 11 a.m. ; Elgin .Wakanui, Seaview, Seaficld, and Kyle, Tuesdays, Thursdays; and Satur days, 6.30 a.m. N.B.—Letters containing anything oi value should be handed to the Postmaster to be registered. Letters containing coin, if posted un registered, will be compulsorily registered and charged onejshilling. THE WALKER COKK EXTRACTOR. 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 (.1 carbo nte'd or other beverage.*, arid allows the ediment to remai" undisturbed m the wtfcle Designed tux one use of hotels, rsstau ..ants saloons, clubs and families, Orna mental m appearanae and full nicke plajed. Special terms to jobbers. Manufactured by the E. WALKER TOOL COMPANY; TAMES PAIN AND SUNS 9, St. Mary Axe, E,C, and 21, Walworr.h Road, S.E. HOLESA.LE AND EXPORT FIRE WQRKMANUFACTURERS. Shippers s^ppjijed on fhe mqst p^onali|e : tprms. -.10, Lls, L2O, and L 25 Cases suitable for every Market. The Largest Wholesale House m the World ustrated Price List application. SUCCESS IHB BEST TEST CP WORTH!! ! HOLLOWAY'S phis iiifjiiTMHr. THIS UNIVERSAL MFDICINE IS A HOUSEHOLD BiIQUISITE EVERYWHERE^ THE PILLS 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 general debility puic^ly yield to the potent free of these 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 OINTMEN'i *"" HAS A WORLD-WIDE REPUTATION It heals every kind of sore, ulcer and wound more certainly than any otlje known salve. Its marvellous penetratJn 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 I a to remove Scurf and every Bpecies of 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 u>e m almos every language. §£&' Purchaser should look to thy abelori the pots aud boxes. If the ad dress is not 533, Oxford Street London hey ar.J spuriousfOPl S£



ON SALE BY THE UNDERSIGNED] . — BUILDING MATERIALS I op EVERY DESCRIPTION. WESTPORT, NEWCASTLE, MOUNT SOMKRS, AND HOMEBUSH. Also, —- GREY VALLEY NUTS. FIREWOOD, POSTS, Long and Cut, RAILS, STAKES, SJT&PLES, FENCING WIRE, vVIRE NAILS, all Barbed and Plain, sizes, PAINTS, OILS, «Sx< JOSHUA~~TUCKER RAILWAY RESERVE, WEST STREET. OFFIO : Comet of Tancred and Wes strcsts, next Mr Geo. Jameson's ; opposite Bank of Australasia AND AT RAKAIAfI _____ NEW BUSINESS, NEW MANAGEMENT, NEW GOODS, A. LONG FELT WANT SUPPLIED. J AMES JMcdREG(*R, Has Opened a Tobacconist's Shop m Ohr's Builmnos, East Street, with a LARGE and VARIED ASSORT MENT of NEW GOODS, comprising Pipes, Tobaccos, Cigsis, 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 .vifchout doubu the best appointed m South Canterbury YOUR PATRONAGE SOLICITED. James McGregor, 1§127 Orr's Building 3, East Street f-_ — THE ASHBURTON" mm . finiop OF PIGKFORD k 111 In Tanered Street IS replete with Superior Furniture m the newest designs, made from well seasoned New Zealand and imported Timbers. Carpets, Mattings, Floor Cloths, Linoleums, RngSj and Door Mats of superior quality and great variety m stock. FURNITURE made to order m any de3'gn, 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. 6JBI THOS. SEALY, THE OLD ESTABLISHED NURSERYMAN ASH BUR TON] T T*AB now rpady for pjantjng at J_JL Reducod Fyices,— 30 000 FRUIT TREES Oons ng o Apples, Pears, Plums, Cherries, Peaches Nectarines, Apricots, Quinces, &c, includ ing ;se,veral 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 small gardens. All the aorta 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, are rejected. This system has been carried out at considerable expense iuring a long series of yeirs. The results are recorded, and shall, if required, be placed at the disposal of customers to assist m their selection. 140,«JOOMACROCARPA i One and Two years old, the finest and best grown trees ever offered m this district, probably m the colony j and a special line of 30,000 m boxes for fencing. No risk m removal to a distance. not less than S£sO 9 000 Forest Trees* Including Pinus Insignis, cne and two years, Larch, Birch, Abies Douglasii, and ■ Menziesii (red and white Oregon pine), Abies Alba, Spruce Fir, Ash, Oak, Maple, Walnflt, and numerous jther kinds. 3000 GOOSEBERRIES And Currants (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-class Nursery Stock. Special quotations to largo buyers and the trade' THOS. SEALY, South end of Bridge, j^B|r^ CUßE^^___l yourself! _^_P^^Tdo not .rely on Qnaoks or M^C^W Impostors, but if troubled with or Gleet, Whites", or any H___V minatur.ii disclmr^c, go to the Clieiuist LBjauii ask for Big G. It cures m * 'ew daS's without the aid or publicity Wft__ H °f ft doctor, itisthe universal American 'K____Pl '-cure. Proprietors, tlio .jj^^—^^ Svans Chemical Co. BBB^Bj CINCINNATI, O. _J_^T U.S..A. : :'.:



"ASK YOU* GROOKR FOR CAN'T B £ BEAT BAKING POWDER. jT*\ UARANTEED absolutely pure, and \JT proved to be the besb for making delicious Scones, Cakes, and Pastry. Sold by all leading Grocers m Tins, 3d, Is, irid 2s each, and wholesale by manufacturer, G. E. WARBURTON, Chemist, "The Pharmacy," 6tloo T I M A R U. JAMES BAKER TIMBER MERCHANT, AND GENERAL FURNITURE AKD VANOY GOODS WAREHOUSE, HAVELOCK STREET, Opposite Harrisons Auction Mabt, TjIURNITURE and Picture Frame Jj riiftde to order m any design al shortest notice. Sole Agent m Ashburton for Olegg erambulators. A'so WIESNER PIA.NO3. IMPORTANT NOTICE; TO RESIDENTS OF ASHBURTON AND DISTRICT. J. XKOII Tailor, Os 1 Christohuuch', BEGS to intimate that he has opened those premises m Tancred Street, corner of Arcade, m all branches ot Tailoring. gy J.N.s ability as a Cutter requires no comment. A perfect Fit is Guaranteed m the latest fashion. J.N. is from one of the besfi houses m Glasgow, Scotland, and is confident to give entire satisfaction to customers wl 0 will bo disposed to give him a trial. PRICES TO SUIT THE TIMES. J. NIXON, Taxcred Streft, Ashburton, & Colombo Stbebt, christchurch. 6 MONEY TTAJN-OCIiSO GOODSMU^T BE SOLD . ' 'it '.■ * W W. Spencer d > Co. 's TO MAKE ROOM FOP, SPRING GOODS rjlO ensure a speedy clearance every- X thing will be sold at ridiculous orices. Ladies' Corsets and Underclothing, a splendid variety at wonderfully low prices. Flowers, Feathers, Ribbons, ard Laces cheaper than ever. Ladies' Cloves, Stockings, Colors, Jackets, and Mantles at your own prices, ess Goods worth Bid for 4id, 10W or 6|d. In Black French Merinos, French Cashmeres, Cashmerettes, Satin Cloths, Brocades and Coburgs we stand unrivalled. While Lace Curtains, Is lid tj^ pair White Twill Sheeting, two yards wide, ll|d. Men's Tweed Suits, 22s 6d, Mens 1 Tweed Trousers, 5s lid, 6s Ud, 7s lid. Men's 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. m 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 Boots from 5s lid. Every pair of Boots we sell guaranteed AT W. VS. SPENCER & CO.'s THE ARCADE. SPltlirft, 1891. Andrew Obb IS NOW OPENING A GRAND SELECTION OF TV-EW QPRING "TvRESSES, MANTLES, MILLINERY, FLOWERS, FEATHERS and GLOVES. BOOT aiid ?S H O 3B' DEPARTMENT. ■ —T U S T ARRIVED— A large Shipment of Ladies' BOOTS and SHOES. Also the celebrated STANDARD COLONIAL BOOTS IN ALL MARKS. ANDREW ORR.



Andrews' Poisoned Grain FOR DISTKUCTION OF SPABftOWS IS V/TOBT 1 ECONOMICAL AND TjIFFECTIVE. PACKETS RETAIL, Is EACH. D. THOMAS. D, THOMAS, (Late of Matson, Cox and Co.) ACCTION^ER, LAND, INSURANCE, and ESTATE AGE^, TALUATOR, WOOL and GRAIN BROKER, ASHBURTON ' >ANS Negotiated. Weekly Sales of Live Stock. Tinwald and Anhburton 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 cldters: ttjitmfseem. Ryegrass. Cocksfoot, etc. X HAVE to intimate that>y;supply of CLOVER and TURNIP SEEDS h«ve arrived m Ashburton, and as they have been imported by] myself direct from the celebrated Seed House of HURST AND SONS, LONDON, TH;EY CAN THOROUGHLY BE RF.LIED ON, Both as to QUALITY and PRICE. | -i I HATE ALSO A LARGE STOCK OF Xi V JtL(jT Xi Abb GIVING SEVEN BUSHELS TO THE BAG AND F.IRBCT CLASS COCKSp OOT 'iar. CALL AND SEE FOR YOURSELVES. D. THOMAS, ASBBUITON. ~^ W. H. COLLINS & Co. ~ JUST LANDE D, ---900 TONS 0F ?RIME HOUSE COAL NOW LA N D I N G, - 20 000 FEET ASSORTED K^RI -9 TO ARRIVE FROM NORTH, - Q/V'AAA FEKT WHITE PINE FLOORING, MATCHLtFISG, AND OUfJxJKJ SHELVING. IN STOC X,— S^l 000 FEKT SEASONED FLOORING AND LINING ; READY FOR Paints, Oils, Colour**, & Paperliangrlpgrs. 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 lie under the personal conduct and superrision of MX J. R. CHAPMAN, Whose work, for finish and durability, is well and favorably known. We guarantee the quflj^r, of,niMerMil and first-class work. Frewh Huppliew of Kerosene to Hand. W. H. Collins and Co., IRONMONGERS, AND IMPORTERS OF OILS, PAINTS, PAPERHANGINGS, ETC TIMBER & COAL MERCHANTS. AGENTS FOR—Gfey Valley Coal Company. Royal Insurance Company. TTT E ARE LANDING EX "OTAKI, AND JULE TR A R Rid Clover White Ulover Cowgrass AUike Timothy Afck OF.<SHOICEST QUALITY AND OFFER T^HEM TO FAkMER AT^LOWEST CURRENT HATESJ FOR SALE— DOUBLE MACHINE DRESSED RYEGRASS AND COCKSFOOT :o: FBIEDUIDEB BROS