THE ASHBUBTON GFABDIAIf: sJITUBDAT, SEPTEMBER 26, 1891. rI , f „

%inted au^ published by the Anhburton Publishing Company, at their- remtere*, . pnntin'g officoi Burnett StWei,ftA»h- ---; burton, ' " ' { SATURDAY Septembw99l99^



r ~ • ' - ... r MANUFACTURERS T^ Hi k 8 MAJESTY B} APPOJ^TMENT «; THE BANK OF BaTOLANn A y, ; ■ y ITS.BRANCHED " : = DOBBP; HXifT, ANDQO c xf Limited. ' ;; Steel Safes, Bullion, M . d P«rty-Wn il Doors, :': c ; J Locks for. all purposes h tf • - r Manufectoriea Wharncliffe Works, Ar\u lg U, n^t > lxmdon. X ; Manufacturers of 1 VOLCAN PAINT _ SOTKRI4,, [ Absolute protection ami™ * ri r :' • Offir».':. ■■ fW i t % i 1 " — ,_ p / ' HERCULES MAKING POWDER IS THE BEST \\ Those who Uv e not tried it, «ioai» s ask their Grocer for it Makes .ptendtft Butter Workers, ButtS PaoWT M } ages, Print Butter Car, * J , "era, German Dairy ; PftH : 1 And needed m .'a conjp&ie Creamery or Batter Factory. 9 Send for Circulars and Prick, fc SORTER BLANCHARD'S SONS,'; Concord, N.H., U.SAJ > Established 1818 - '* ■ • ■■'''■'• ! READ "THE MIREOR," A HIGH-CLASS Weekly Social, Politica * •»■ Literary, and Dramatic paper to be , PUBLISHED EVERY FRIDAY, 1 S rS ?' b^. the Octennial Printing and r It >hsh ™8 C °™P»»y, limited, Me!blume Place, Russell Street, Melbourne, 5 ( w- J. BUSH AND CO. jySTILLEKS and IMFCBTBBS ; ESSENTIAL OILS & FRuil ESSENCSg, SOLUBLE ESSKNCBS For Aerated Water Manufacturers Extra Super Lemon, which is double: : the Strength of Ordiniiiy CotofiieWk! Qualities. FRENCHjggyc Guk EXTRACT, For producing a Head of Creamy Rich ness upon all kinds of Syrups grated Waters, *•£#"' ?,' Ales Cider, Champagnef' &c. i Ariillkby Lane Lowook| fel T°-G4.' PER PAYtobe <>f-l. . o*/^t made bypep&ni of either sex, m their own loialitieL at'work tor us. New business. All meet witfc wonderfulsuccess Any one SVaL work. You don't need^tafor aUve the same as none. We will start you. nJ space explain here; But you can mak« asnug little fortune honorably andX The employment is particularly adaffi to the region m wh lc h this publicaS circulates. Boys and girls earii nearly aa muQhas men. Full particular, and iv s,ructions mailed free. Nowis thatwi'. dont.delay, but writ« to us at one*-. vfiS'tS. Oo>l *■"■*•■**_ i . THE ASHBURTQN GUARDIAN. From and after the 30th November, itM th« terms of Subscription to this lav-teal - will lie aa follows, viz:— ' IF PAID IK ADVANCK. Per Quarter ... 6s 6d, by poot, 9b\ 1 „ Half-year... I 2» 6d, by poet, ISa $d „ Year ... 24s Od, by,pQst r ;*7t Od ( IF BOOKKD. Per Quarter „. 7s,(W,:by piwf, IO^IW. „ Half-year... 15s (M, by pbtt. 2|s6a" „ Year . 30s W, by ffi 43^ (kt.. Buth, Marriage, and Death - NotftS/lf pid for at the time of insertion, 2m 6d if booked, 4a each.' Stanipo mAybeisrti 'at pj.y^.'nt t __ .. , ./..■-.



--,- — - 0- Q,QS> .*.-.. <• . MANY years since we had the pleasure to mci-urluue to the public our BUFFALO MKATDOGS BISCUITS, extensively used m tiie principal kennels of the world Since that time we have made many im portance improvcivcnis m th irmanufactnre —improvements not of the nature of vege't- which may he added to any ood of a trifling cost, but of the nature t produce good hard flesh and muscle, ingr • clients which no other Biscnit orDogFoode possesses, and for which we have received numerous medals and high recommendations, amongst which we may mention that of Pro fessor Dj' Zurn, who after many careful analysis and experiments pronounced thwe biscuits % «be of the greatest excellence, and to iitain 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 imortsmt to notice that every 1 biscuit s stamped—"Buffalo Meat, Trade Mark," 1 the qualiy of which we guarantee Twenty ? i hiilings per cwt, carriage paidS c : SOLE MANUFACTURERS, c W. G. CLARK & SON %» s ANCHOR PATENT BISCUIT WORK r , I/MEHOUSE, LONDON, EC. r i Established 1851. * i BRANCH OFFICE &, FACTORY, t 75* Washington Street. I \ New Yobk, j|_ GRATEFUL—COMFORTING :; EPPS'S COCOA " ; BPEAKFASTJ BY a thorough knowledge of thejnutnral 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(us ready to attack wherever there is a weak point. We ma> 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 i-lb packets by Grocers labelled thus JAMES FPPS and CO; HOMOSPATIC CHEMIST, LONDON, ENGLAND.. "ashburton permanenYljuildT ing and investment society." Offices—Tancred Street Ashsurtoh ITPO Encourage the saving of small sums JL the Society will take MONEY ON DEPOSIT In sums of One Pound and upwards, ii 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. I ' 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 pcr 1 cent ;»»»■> 6 or longer ; periods" at 5h „ , For particulars apply, t EDWD. STEPHENS, i, .. ' Manager. MONEY~WANTED. " GOODS MUST BE SOLD if. i si'ii irt co;s TO HAKE ROOM FOR SPRING GOODS. ensure a speedy clearance every thing will be sold at ridiculous prices. ' Ladies' Corsets and Underclothing, a splendid variety at wonderfully low prices. Flowers, Feathers, Ribbons,!*and Laces cheaper than ever. Ladies' Gloves, Stockings, Collars, Jackets, and Mantles at.your.own • prices. ♦ Dress Goods worth Bid for 4jd, MHd for6^d. In Black French Merinos, French Cashmeres, Cashmerettes, Satin Cloths, Brocades and Coburgs we ' stand unrivalled. gg£s - White Lace Curtains, Is lid the pair » White Twill Sheeting, two yards wide, lUd. - Men's Tweed Suits, 22s 6d. . ; Men's Tweed Trousers, 5s lid, 6s lid, 1 7s lid. '• Men's Ti«s, 3d each. Men's Unbleached Cotton Drawers, Is. . Men's Heavy Woollen Sox, 7hi. ' Boys' Braces, 4d. " . . j A few Men's Tweed Overcoats to be cleared at 18s 6d. ' Boots. Boot*. 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 t 5s lid. Every pair of Boots we sell guaranteed AT W, W. Spencer & CoB THE ARCADE. Clover Seed, QHOICE QUALITY op . C 0 W GBAS S, i:RED, WHITE, AND I ALSIKE CLOVERS, NOW LANDING px "RANGATIRA. ) PRICES WITH SAMPLES ON APPLICATION. Jo\m Orr & Go,



11, Place de la, Madeleine, Paris, T E GRAND'S SPECIAL PRODUCTS I j Savon-Oriza (Oriza Soap)— From the for mule of Dr O. Reyell. The best soap for rendering the skin white and soft, Sweetly and refreshingly scented (rose, green and white). Savon-Oriza-Velonte, exquisitely per' fumed for the toilet and baths. Savon-Oriza (Oriza Soap)—No, 2, extra fine, m boxes, 8 cakes. 12 exquisite perfumes, No. 1. Oriza-Savon-Incorore, superior quality, rose tea, white heliotrope and white nolet. Aqua-Oriza—-New toilet water, refreshing to the skiu. 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'teeth and gums m good health and preventing decay. Oriza-Dentaire, m paste or powder, for 1 whitening the tooth 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 i spots and preventing wrinklea on ihe face. Creme Oriza (of Ninon de Lenoios)--For producing a beautiful white com plexion with the clearness and velvety softness of youth. Or zaline-Colbrante (the • best hair dye>— For instantaneously dyeing the bair i to any shade and with no danger to health. In boxes, each with brushes comb, prospectus, and bottle ; or m boxes, the bottle only without accessories' Ess-Oriza-Incolore Violctto of the very^ most exquisite perfume, quite' a nfisegay of yioletp,  Ess-Orisa Suave white heliotrope Bou 1 qqetofttiefrwfli I



PHOTOGRAPH*, ti:. 218 High (I Streci., ,j_ Christchurch. I THE BEST PAINT m the -WORLD- Any shade from Pnre White to Jet Black. A COMBINATION of the purest II 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>ny 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 same time) and given as perfect satisfac ion as the Rubber Paint. JENBEN'H"" PRIZE MEIDALi COD LIVER OIL MADE ONLY FROM THE FRESHEST LIVERS' URE TASTELESS, DIGESTIBLE ,' ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, Published Daily, Office : Burnett Street Ashburto Printing of every deacription, including Billheads' Memoa Pamphlets : Handbills '■ i Invitation Cards Monv.7 Receipt Forros Posters., Opcr Dodgers Mourning Cards Horse Cards, Ball Programmes Concert Programmes^ etc FIRST-CLASS AMERICAN ORGAN NEW, ATS Opportunity offers to obtain one of. Cornish's celebrated American Organs, on exceedingly favorable terms. Height 45 inches, Length 46 inches, width 23 inches., Five Octaves, 14 stops, 2 octave couplers, and 2 knee swells. Above can be supplied direct from the Manufacturers at considerably less than iusual price. Apply " Mail" and " Guar dian Office. ORIZA PERFUMERY.



THE WALKER COKK EXTKACTOE 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-P lated or other beverages, and allows the sediment to reman* undisturbed m the oottle Designed foi ohe use of hotels, restau ..ants saloons, clubs and families, Orna mental m appearanao and full nicke plated. Special terms to jobbers. Manufactured by the E. WALKER TOOL COMPANY TAMES PAIN AND SONS 9^ St. Mary Axe, E. 0., and 21, Walworch Road, S.E. HOLESALE AND EXPORT FIRE WORK MANUFACTURERS. Shippers supplied on the most reasonable ■ ■ terms. . •■ 7:;; ;■-,■■. •■■ -.10. Lls, L2O, and L 25 Cases suitable for every Market. The JArgest Wholesale House m the World ■, ustrated Price List • application. SUCCESS IHE BEST TEST C F WORTH!! I HOLLOWAY'S ( PIUS 1SI! JISTMIIT. THIS UNIVERSAL MFJ>ICINE IS A HOUSEHOLD KfiQUISITE 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 puiody yield to the potent free of these w_ell-known Pills, and they are unrivalled m their efficacy m all FEMALE COMPLAINTS, Removing all obstructions, skin blemishes pimples and boils, better than ony other family medicine known. THE OINTMENi HAS A WORLD-WIDE REPUTATION It heals every kind of sore, ulcer arid wound; more certainly than any othe known salve. Its marvellous penetratin powers render it invaluable m all THROAT AND CHEST DISEASES curing Bronchitis, Quinseys, and Asthma reducing Gandular Lumps, closing and healing Abscesses and Fistulas, and for alleviating'the excruciating tortures of RHEUMATISM GOUT neuralgia it is unsurpassed. It never a, to remove Scurf and every species of .skin disease, ; , The Pills and Ointment are manufac tured only at 78 New Oxford st (late 533 Oxford st.) London j and are sold by al vendors of Medicines throughout the Civilized World ; with directions for us>« m almoß every language. Purchaser should look to; th» abel on the pots aud boxes. If the ad dress is not 533, Oxford Street London hey are spurioua\ ,



tOW-y4T*fcfT# -ri DR CHURCHILL S ; \ Syrup o Hypophosphite of Lime I prescribed by the faculty for [ the rare of Consumption, j Chronic Cough and General ] Debility i| It ontaine two of the! principal ingre . dients necessary for( building up the Human Frame, and which are considered leficient m the above.complaints, viz., hoxphorus and Lime, ... It cannot be tor i ghly recommended for Delica Childre Dc Churchill s Compound Syrup c HYPOPHOSPHITES id real Brain Foed, and m cases \luscular and Nervous Exhaustion ha» acquired a world-wide reputation. Each bottle bears Dr Chut chill's signature Price, ' ■ -■■ ..• - • • Prepared only by Cj VVANN CHEMIST HWANN VJHEMIST, .ue C&stiglione Paris 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. ; Dunsandcl and Burn" ham, daily, 3.15 p.m., 6.20 p.m. ; Sclwyn, 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 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, <uid Satur days, 3.15 p.m. ; Oamaru, Dunedin, and South, daily, 12.30 p.m. ; Greenstreet and Ashbnrton Forks, Tuesdays, Thurs days, and Saturdays, 6.30 a.m.; Winch more, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Satur days, 6.30, > a.m. ; Mount Somens, Springburn. and Alford Forest, daily, 4 p.m., Mayfield, and Ruapuna, Mondays and Thursdays, 4 p.m.; Wheatstone, Ashton, Waterton, and Longbeach, daily, 3.45 p.m. ; Flemington, Mondays, Wed, r.esdays, and Fridays, 3.45 p.m.; New land, Tuesdays and Fridays, 11 a.m. ; Elgin Wakanui, Sea view, Seafield, and Kyle, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Satur days, 6.30 a.m. N.B.—Letters containing anything of value should be handed to. the Postmaster to be registered. Letters containing coin, if posted un registered, will be compulsorily registered and charged one'shilling.



ON: SALE BY THE UNDERSIGNED BUILDING MATERIALS OF WERY DESCRIPTION, £OAlj£ : WESTPORT, NEWCASTLE, MOUNT SOMERS, AND HOMEB (JSH. Also, — GREY VALLEY NUTS. FIREWOOD, POSTS, Long and Cut, RAILS, STAKES, SfAPLES, FENCING WIRE, WIRE NAILS, all Barbed and Plain, sizes, PAINTS, OILS, &o JOSHUA-TUCKER RAILWAY RESERVE, WEST STREET. OFFIC : Corner: of Tancred and Wes strosts, next Mr Geo. Jameson's opposite Bank of Australasia AND AT RAKAIA|S NEW .BUSINESS, NEW MANAGEMENT, NEW GOODS ; A.JLONG FELT WANT |SUPPLTED. J A MJE S ; Jjlc.G REGOE, Has Opened a Tobacconist's Shop m Okr's Buildings, East Street, with a LARGE and VARIED ASSORT MENT of NEW GOODS, comprising Pipes, Tobaccos, 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 .vithout doubo che best appointed m South Canterbury your Patronage solicited. jameis McGregor, 13127 Orr's Building East Street THE ART NEEDLEWORK AND FANCY IIEPGSITOBy, /CONTAINS the Latest Novelties m \J Fancy and Artistic Needlework direct from Horiifc.; In addition to the above Mrs Adams Has opened special Lines m; APRONS, PINAFORES, Ladies', Children's and Infants' CLOTHING. SOCKS arid STOCKINGS knitted by jatest improved Knitting Machine. Agent for Mesdames Weigel and Butterick's cut paper patterns, and for the Eclipse Dye Works. Registry Office for Servants. EAST STREET, ASHBURTON '\^gs^ ■ the'ashbcjrton €§r mmii • p I ARBBISE OF PICKFORD & UNDRILL. -. In Tancred Street IS replete with Superior Furniture m the newest designs, made from well seasoned New Zealand and imported Timbers. Carpets, Mattings, Floor Oloths, Linoleums, Rugs, arid DopfMats of superior quality and great variety m Stock, FURNITURE made to order m any da*'gn, and warranted to give satisfactioh., A good selection of Cretonnes, Tapes tries, and Leathers for Upholstering. Suites, Chairs, Couches, &c., always on hand. BEDSTEADS AND BEDDING.f Buyers, please call andinspect our Large and Choice Stocks, ; Venetian Blinds made and repaired with promptitude. 6JBI THOS. SEALY7~ THE OLD ESTABLISHED NURSERYMAN, ASHBURTON. "OFA'S Wowready'for planting at Re .LZL duced Prices,— 30,000 FRUIT TREES : Consisting J 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 1 m fclie most approved manner, on the best stocks suitable either for large orchard planting or s^nall gardens. All the sorts have been tested m our trial grounds, and anj pinds not reaching a high standard of merit, or jn any way unsuitable for ! cultivation here, are /rejected. This system has been carried put at considerable expense during a long service of years. The results a"re recorded, and shall, if required, be piaced at the disposal of customers to assist m their selection. 1 40,000 MACROCARPA ,; One and Two years old, the finest and best grown trees ever offered m this district, probably m the colony ; and a special line of 30,000 m boxes for fencing. No risk m removal toa distance, And not less than SSSOjOOO Jforest Trees Including Pinus Insignis, one and two years, Larch, Birch, Abies Douglasii, and Menziesii (red and white Oregon pine), Abies AJba, Spruce Fir, Ash, Oak, Maple, Walnut, and numerous. I jther kinds. 3000 GOOSEBERRIES And Cu.~tants (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 afirst-class Nursery Stock. Special quotations to large buyers and the trade] THOS. SEALY, South end of Bridge,



W. H,i Collier, " The Comer," INVITES ATTENTION to a LARGE and ; CHOICE SELECTON OF . l¥ew Spring <*oods OF EXCEPTIONAL VALUE. JUST ARRIVED, THE LATESI NOVELTIES IN Millinery Gloves Flowers Zephyrs Feathers Prints Underclothing Dress - Corsets Stufls Laces Boots Tinsel ■ Shoes * Ribbons Gents' Ties Embroideries Gents Hats, &c. SOME SPECIAL LINES -! ■'.?'.i OF HOSIERY A^iD BLACK RIBBONS Considerably under Usual Cost. The Balance of WINTER G OOJD S Offered at a GREAT REDUCTION -To.iu.ake.roomior Hew-Shipments; 'THeaCOWNER" JAMES BAKER TIMBER MERCHANT, AND GENERAL FURNITURE AJND V4NCY GOODS WAREHOUSE, HAVELOCK STREET, Opposite Haerisons Auction Maet, "pHURNITURfe and Picture Frame JD mide to order m any, design al shortest notice. Sole Agent m Ashburton for Olegg erambulators. A.ho ■■ WIESNER fIANOS. '.. M—imi m „. , , , _ ,„.„, SEASON, 1891-92 p4 FISHING TACKLE. £ H W ; fe .■ - .■■■-■ ' '■' m -3 ft QD S o OD 5D . h ■;..B.: * a"""' fe 'g FISHING TACKLE. M JUST arrived, ex "Rimutaka," rom best, English and American Manu facturers, a large and well assorted stock of all Fis'iing requisites. Rods, Lines, Reels, Minnows, Flies; Gaff Hooks, single, double, and treble; Mountings ; assorted Hooks ; Water proof Stockings, India Rubber crackproof Gum Boots, water proof Fis Ti Bags, In grta 1; 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. PARRY FRIEDLANDER, Direct.lmporter Fishing Tackle, Tobacconist & Fancy Goods. salons dv coifeube SPRINe, 1891. Andekw Obb 13 NOW OPENING A GRAND SELECTION OF IVrEW SPRING "TJRESSES, MANTLES,,, . , .. ; .;, MILLINERY, FLOWERS, FEATHERS and GLOVES. c O O T and £* JH O 3S DEPARTMENT. —J U S T AR R 1 V E D— A large Shipment of Ladies' BOOTS and SHOES. Also the celebrated STANDARD COLONIAL BOOTS IN AI/L MAKES, ANDREW ORR YOURSELF !^H Do not rely on Quacks or CT^blV Impostors, but if troubled with i^^B^n Gonorrha'ii or Gleet, White?, or any nH| uiuiatura'i (Hsctiarge, fin to the Chemist |nj and a.sk for Xliff G. ' it euros m aF*^«a few days without, tlicuid or publicity H<> p| a doctor, liisihe untie nal American \jffßß^ * (■'ire, J.*rop'rietors, tlic V^R^Hk Evans Qhemicql Co.JUUEI CINCINNATI, O. j/^F



Wool -TVopl. WoQ^. «BAf»I 1891-92. T *w* >reP*re^ to ro*ko Liberal <^ash Advances (free of Commission) upon all -*- Wool placed mmy hands for sale m Ashburton or elsewhee. Wool offered at the local sales and not sold will be properly packed and delivered into Tiuckn absolutely free of cost to the vendor. My Stores having been built for the proper display of Wool, offer to vendors the best chance of obtaining the highest values at our sales to be held on December) 1, 1891. Nothing on my part shall be wanting to attain that much desired end. Wool Packs (heavy weights), Twine, Oils, and all other necessaries supplied •t lowest rates and, bjest qualities. D. THOMAS, STOCK AND STATION AGENT, '. . ASHBURTON. D. THOMAS . (Laso of Matson, Cox and Co.) AUCTIONEER, LAND, INSURANCE, and ESTATE AOE^S'l'. VALUATOR, WOOL *nd GRAIN BROKER, vA9HB U E T 0 N ( >ANS Negotiated. Weekly Sales of Live Stock. Tinwald and Ashburton altornstely. Fortnightly Sales of Sheepskins, Fat, and Hides on FRIDAY Sales of Wool throughout the Season. Grain bought and sold on Commission. Clearing ealeu as per arrangement.' CI4OTEEB- TURHIP SEEDS. ilyegrass. Cocksfoot, etc. X HAVE to intimate that my>upply of CLOVER and TURNIP SEEDS have Arrived m Ashburton, and as they have been imported by myself direct from the celebrated Seed House of . HURST AND SONS, LONDON, THEY CAS THOROUGHLY BE RFLIED ON, Both as to QCJALITY and PRICE. I HAVE ALSO A LARGE STOCK OF XX i xCGtJK ASS GIVING SEVEN BUSHELS TO THE BAG MM D FIRST CLAS S C/QtyKS H OOTj j^" CALL AND SEE FOR YOURSELVES. D. THOMAS, , ASHBUITON. W. H. COLLINS & Co. JUST LANDED,— ■i ®#IWJ|'.' f TONS OF PRIME HOUSE COAL. - " ■;• ': ' N:O'W: LAN DING.-' gQ QQfj FEET ASSORTED KIURI. TO ARRIVE FROM NORTH, - ft A Ann FEET WHITE PINE FLOORING, MATCH LINING, AND *J\J,\J\JV SHELVING. IN S T O C X,— 2$ 000 FBET SEABOSBD. FL°ORING AND LINING ; READY FOR Paints, Oils, Colours, & JPaperlianglvgg. In order to f moefc the requirements of this District, we shall henceforth carry on the PAINTING, GLAZING, PAPERHANGrNG, & SIGN-WRITING trade m all its branches. This department will be under the personal conduct and supervision of MR J. R. CHAPMAN Whog« work, for finish and durability, is well and favorably known. We guarantee the quality of material and first-class work. TTvßah. «upplie» of Kerosene to Hand. ai W.M. Collins and Co., IRONMONGERS, AND IMPORTERS OF ; OlfeSi FAINTS PAPERH ANGINGS, ETOJ , TIMBEE & COAL MERCHANTS. 9 AGENTS FOR—Grey Valley Coal Company, Royal Insurance Company. WOOL. WOOL. WOOL. Season 1891-92. •TTH^ E ARE PREPARED TO MAKE IJTBER Alj C AMK AI>VA^¥C E!§ ON GROWINO CLIPS, OR ON LOTS PLACED IN OUR HANrS FOR SALE. »O COMMISSION CHARGED OB ADVANCES, ' ,;".-; .•: AND ' ■ ' ■ NO COMMISSION CHARGED FOR OFFERING WOOL UNLESS A SALE IS EFFECTED. WOOLSACKS, TWINE, &c, SUPPLIED AT LOWEST CURRENT RATES. FBIED-LiWPER BROS.