THE ASHBURTON GUABDIAN: THUBiDAY, SEPTEMBER 34, 1891.

printed and published by the Aehburiton Publishing Company, at their i-e^utere printing office, Burnett Street, Aah burton, THURSDAY September 34 \WI



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IABSOLUTE PROTECTION AGAINST FIRE Manufacturers ot VC7LCAN PAINT AJNft SOTERIA. Absolute protection agains extena.oa of fire. Color cards and tes^hiiigles with instra.; tions and proofs of on materials well furnished HERCULES MAKING POWDER IS THE BEST Those who htve not tried it, shooio ask their Grocer for it Makes splendid ____j2?^i_^nes, astry, Aa Factory Butter Workers,' Family Butter Workers, Butter Pack! ages, Print Butter Car riers, German Dairy Papeif And everything needed in a complete Creamery or Butter Factory. Send for Circulars and Prices. PORTER BLANCHARD'S SONjS, CoUcord, N.H., U.SAJ Established 1818 BEAD "THE MIRROR," A HIGH-CLASS Weekly Social, Politica * * 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. DISTILLERS and IMFCBTEBSI of ESSENTIAL OILS & FRT7II ESSENCES ■ " • • : SOLUBLE ESSENCES For Aerated Water Manufacturer*: Extra Super Lemon; which is double the Strength of Ordinary Coipmercuil Qualities. FRENCH CREAM GUM EXTRACT, : For producing a H&td of Creamy Rich ness upon all kinds of Syrupk ", JErated Waters,' B«ers, : Ales Cider; Ciiampagnef «fee. Artillery Lank London) £1 T° &d. PE? »AY«»be <^f- L - *?? -*" wa^-bypersonsof either sex, m their own localities, at work tor us. New business. All meet with wonderful success Any one can do the wrork. You don't need capital, or above the same as none. We will start yon '= N# space explain here. But you can make a snug little fortune honorably and easr. The employment is particularly adapted to the region in which this publication circulates. Boys and girls earn nearly v much as men. Full particulani andfiu s ructions mailed free. Now is thetiai don t delay, but write to us at once — Bs£ °°" p"rtfcnd "^ THE ASHBURTON' GUARTOXty li From and after the 30tJv Sfsveniber, I*B6 ths terms of Subscription to' this journal will lie as follows,' viz :— IF PAID IX ADVANCE. Par Quarter ... 6s 6d, by post, fe; < „ Half-year... 12s 6d, by post, ISs 6d  Year ... 34s Od, by post, 37«.0d if booked. .... r Per Quarter ... 7s 6d,. by post;, 10b Sd" „ Half-year... 15s Od, by po*fi, 6d „ Year ... 90s Od, by post, '4& Od Birth, Marriage, and Death Notices, if paid for at the time of- insertion, 2o 6d if booked, 4s each. Stamps may be «*nt ai p>»y.> mt ' fcU^J | j | J_M_ I |



MANUFACTURERS TO HFk MAJESTY B\ APPOINTMENT THE BANK OF ENGLAND AN ITS BRANCHES DO BBS, hT^T, ANPCO •*-* Limited. Steel Safes, Bullion, atd Partylwa,. Doors, Locks for all purposes 76 CHEAPSIDE, LONIXXN ENGLAND. Manufactories Wharncliffe Works, Arlington «tre«t i London N



I, I, SIIIH AND GO'S TO MAKE ROOM FOR SPRING GOODS. f"I""O ensure a speedy clearance every- L tiling will be sold at ridiculous prices. Ladios' Corsets and Underclothing, a splendid variety at wonderfully low prices. Flowers, Feathers, Ribbons, "and Laces cheaper than ever. Ladios' Gloves, Stockings, Collars, Jackets, and Mantles at your own prices. Dress Goods worth B^d for 4id, 10W f>r6|d. •In Black French Merinos, French Cashmeres, Caslnnerettes, Satin Cloths, Brocades and Coburgs we stand unrivalled. WSA White Lace Curtains, Is lid the pair White Twill Sheeting, two yards wide, ll£d. Men's Tweed Suits, 22s 6d. Men's Tweed Trousers, 5s lid, 6a lid; 7s lid. Men's Ties, 3d each. '; Men's Unbleached Cotlon Drawers, Is* Men's Heavy Woollen Sox, 7M. 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 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. W. Spencer & Go's THE ARCADE. Clover Seed, QHOICE QUALITY OP COW6SASS, RED, WHITE, AND ALSIKE .^ CLOVERS, NOW LANDING ex "RANGATIRA. PRICES WITH SAMPLES ■ ': >• .'■■ : ON APPLICATION. Jolm Orr & Co.



I t> 0 G S. • 1 MANY years since we had the pleasure to introduce 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 improver?cuts in th ir manufacture —improvements not of the nature of vegct oompounds which may be added to any ood of a trifling cost, but of the nature t produce good hard ficsh and muscle, ingr? dients which no other Biacuit orDogFoode possesses, and for which we have received numerous medals and high recommendations, amongst which we may mention that of Pro fessor Da Zurn, who after many careful analysis and experiments pronounced these biscuits V«be of the greatest excellence, and to ntain double the quantity of nourish ment that is to be found in 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 hillings per cwt, carriage paidl) SOLE MANUFACTURERS,. W. G. CLARK <fc SON ANCHOR PATENT BISCUIT WORK L'MEHOUSE, LONDON, EC. Established 1851. BRANCH OFFICE & FACTORY. 75i Washington Street. ._ New Yosje, GRATEFUL-COMFORTING EPPS'S COCOA BPEAKFASTI BY a thorough knowledge ofthenutural laws which govern the operations of digestion and nutrition, and by a careful application of the fine properties *of wel 4 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 aroundjue 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 in the "Civil Service Gagette." Made simply with boiling -water or milk. Sold in J-lb packets by Grocers labelled thus JAMES FPPS and CO. HOMO3PATIC CHEMIST, 1 LONDON, ENGLAND J_ ASHBURTON PERMANENT BUILCT ING AND INVESTMENT SOCJETY. Offices—Tancred Street Ashburton rpo Encourage phe saving of small sums 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 hare been deposited, up to the da be on which the money shall be withdrawn. 2 A Depositor may witldraw the whole or part of the sum deposited, but not in less sums than One Pound, except when clos ing the account Deposits taken for 3 months at 5 per cent „ r 6or longer periods at 5£ „ For particulars apply, t EDWD. STEPHENS, Manager. MONEY WANTED. GOO &S iVItJST B ESOLD



GUARDIAN,^ i ; Published Daily, Office : Burnett Street Ashburto Printing of every deacription, including Billheads' Memod Pamphlets Handbills i Invitation Cards ■■■■■;;, • Menu/ Receipt Forms Posters, i Oper Dodgers ■ Mourning Cards Horse Cards, \ Ball Programmes 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. Five Octaves, 14 stops, $ octave 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 PERFUMERY. ; 11, Place de la Madeleine, Paris, \ X E GRAND'S SPECIAL PRODUCTS I j ■■ ■ ■' ■ Savon-Oriza (Oriza Soap)— From the for* mule of Dr 0. Revell. The best soap for rendering the skin yhite 'andidffy Sweetly and refreshingly scented (rose, green and white). Savon-Oriza-Velonte', exquisitely perj fumed for the toilet and baths. Savon-Oriza (Oriza Soap)—No .2, extra fine, in boxes, 8 cakes. 12 exquisite perfumes, No. 1. Oriza-Savon-Incorore, superior quality, rose tea, white heliotrope and white violeti Aqua-Oriza—New toilet water, refreshing to the skin. Oriza-Hay—A toilet water with the perfume of new mown hay. Oriza-AciduUne —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 = i Oriza-Water—Concentrated 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. ; Qriza-Dentaire, in paste or powder, for whitening the teeth without affecting the enamel, • Ess Oriaa r efc - Oriza-Lys—Perfumes for scenting linen and the handkerchie without staining. Oriza-Oil—Variously perfumed ; for renr 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 velvety softness of youth. Or sa^npsColprante (the best hair dye)— JFqr instantaneously dyeing the hair to any sjiade and with no danger to health. In bpxefj, each with brushes comb, prospectus, and bottje ; or in boxes, the bottle only without accessories' Ep-QrjzarlnpfijQje'Vipletfce of t j ie Vef y; most exquisite perfume, quite a nosegay of violets. Ess-Oriza Suave white heliotrope Bou



PHOTOGRAPH^. 218 High Streel., Christchurch. THE BEST PA INT * in tiie -WORLD - Any shade from Pnre "White to Jet Black. A COMBINATION of the purest 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 leslst three time <*s 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. \ ~ JENSEN'S^ PRIZE MEDAL; COD LIVER OIL. MADE ONLY FROM THE FRESHEST LIVERS' URE i TASTELESS, DIGESTIBLE



THE WALKER COEK EXTRACTOR. the best Mechtinical Cork Extractor in the Market, as it pulls the Cork the easiest and removes it quickest from the Screw. Its ure prevents the agitation tf carbo lated or other beverages, and allows the 'edimenfc to remai}- undisturbed in the obttle . Designed toi ohe use of hotels, restau saloons, clubs and families. Orna mental in appearahae and full nicke plated. Special terms to jobbers. Manufactured by the E. WALKER TOOL COMPANY XAME S PAIN AND SO N S 9, St. Mary Axe, E,C, and 21, Waiworrh Road, S.E. HOLESALE AND EXPORT FIRE WORK MANUFACTURERS. Shippers supplied on the most reasonable terms. jIO. Lls, L2O, and L 25 Cases suitable for every Market. fhe Largest Wholesale House in the World usbrated Price List application. SUCCESS THE BEST TEST CF WORTH!! I HOLIiOWAY'S PIUS ill! OUTMEE THIS UNIVERSAL MFMCINE IS A HOUSEHOLD KJIQUISITE EVERYWHERE. THE PILLS Purify the Blood, impart tone to the Nervous : System, and act most power fully yet soothingly on the liver and bowels, Promoting Digestion and assimilation, and endowing the whole bodily frame with strength and vigour. Nervous "Head aches, Tremblings, with Lassitude and gencr.il ■ debility puic^ly yield to the potent free of theses well-known Pills, and they are unrivalled in their efficacy , in all FEMALE COMPLAINTS, Removing •all'obstr.uctions, skin blemishes pimples and boils, better than ony other family medicine known. THE OINTMENT HAS A WORLD-WIDE REPUTATION It heals every kind of sore, ulcer and wound more certainly than any othe known salvs. 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 species of .skin disease. The Pills and Ointment are manufac tured only at 78 New Oxford st (late 533 Oifprd,s!fc-) London ; and are sold by al vendors of Medicjnps throughout the Civilized World ; with directions for ueo in almos every language. §£$* Purchaser should look co ths, abel on the pots aud boxes. If the ad dress is not 533, Oxford Street London hey are spurjousf



I till VrtALITY;*■; DR CHURCHILL S Syrup o Hypophosphite of Lime prescribed by the faculty for i the oure of Consumption, Chronic Cough and General Debility ft ontaine two of the principal ingre JL. dients necessary for building up the Human Frame, and which are considered deficient in the above complaints, viz., ' hotpkorus and Lime. It cannot be tor i ghlyrecommendedforDelica Childre Dr Churchill s Compound Syrup c HYPOPHOSPHITES is real Brain Food, and in cases ■Muscular and. Nervous Exhaustion haa acquired a world-wide reputation. Each bottle bears Dr Cliui chill's signature Price, Prepared only by \ (J WANN HHEMIST;. r>WANN UHEMIST, ue Castiglione Varis 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 arid North, daily 6.30 a.m., 3.15 p.m., 6.2,0 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, Winsloyr, Hinds, And Temuka, daily, 10.30 a.m. ; and on Tues days, Thursdays, and Saturdays, 3.15 p.m. ; Willowby and Fiffelton, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays, 10.30 a.m. ; Lismore, Tuesdays and Fridays, 10.30 a.m. ; Geraldirie, 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 Ashbnrton 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, Ap.hton, 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.



J A MIE S JM.C G R EGOR, Has Opened a Tobacconist's Shop in Obr's Buildings, East Street, ' with a LARGE and VARIED ASSORT MENT of NEW GOODS, comprising Pipes, Tobaccos, Cigsis, Cigarettes, i 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 doubi the best appointed in South Canterbury YOUR PATRONAGE SOLICITED. James McGregor, 13127 Orr's Buildings, East Street THE ~ART NEEDLEWORK AND FVNGYREPOSITOKY, CONTAINS the Latest Novelties in \y 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'CLOTHING. SOCKS and STOCKINGS knitted by iirproved KniCting Machine. Agent for Mesdames Weigel and Butterick's cut paper patterns, and for the Eclipse Dye Works. Registry Office for Servants. i EAST STREFT. ASHBURTON : ' THE; :. - :', ■■-, OLD ESTABLISHED NURSERYMAN, ASHBURTON. HAS now ready for planting .at Re* duced Prices,— ■ 30.000 FRUIT TREES Conilsfcing J Apples, Pears, Plums, Cherries, Peaches Nectarines, Apricots, Quinces, &c, includ ing several excellent sorts recently imported from England and America, and now offored to the public for the firsfc time. They are all grafted in the most approved manner, on the best stocks suitable either for large orchard planting or sjiall gardens. All the sorts have been tested in our trial grounds, and anj ptnds 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. I*o,ooo MACROCARPA One and Two years old, the finest and best grown trees ever offered in this district, probably in the colony : and a special line of 30,000 . in boxes for fencing. No risk in removal to a distance, i And not less than 350,000 Forest Trees Including Pinus Irisigms, one and two years, 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 Currants (very choice sorts Grapevines, Filberts, &c. Also, a endless wdvi&ty of Ornamental Trees Evergreen and. F!io.w#»?ing S.hrubs, Roses (splendid selection), Bulbs, Mowerr ing Plants, Rhubarb and Asparagus Roots, and all other things usually found in if, flrsJvcjass Nursery Stock. , - Special .^uotaj4ons £o large buyers and the trade THOS. SEALY, South end oi Bridge,



ON- SALE BY THE UNDERSIGNED] BUILDING MATERIALS OF WERY DESCRIPTION, WESTPORT, NEWCASTLE, MOUNT SOMERS, AND HOMEBUSH. Also, — GKEY VALLEY NUTS. FIREWOOD, POSTS, Long and Cut, RAILS, STAKES, SfAPLBS. FENCING WIRE, WIRE NAILS, all Barbed and Plain, sizes, PAINTS, . OILS, &o JOSHUA~TUCKER RAILWAY RESERVE, WEST STREET OFFIC : Corner of Tancred and Wes strcsts, next Mr Geo. Jameson's opposite Bank of Australasia AND AT RAKAIA3 wwm ggl IABEIIOUfI OF PICRFORD & HILL I- In Tanered Street IS replete with Superior Furniture jn 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 design, and warranted to give satisfaction.- A good selection of Cretonnes, Tapes tries, and Leathers for Upholstering. Suites, Chairs, Couches, &c always dn hind. * . BEDSTEADS AND BEDDING.} Buyers, please call andinspect our: Lirge and Choice Stocks. ; Venetian Blinds made and repaired with promptitude. 6|Bil HEW~BUSINESSy ■■ ■. i ' NEW MANAGEMENT, ' , NEW GOODS, A ILONG FELT WANT ISUPPLIED.



JAMES BAKER TIMBEK MERCHANT, AND GENERAL FURNITURE AND VANCY GOODS WAREHOUSE, HAVELOCK STREET, •)pvositb Harrisons Auction Mabt, TjpURNITURE and Picture Fratue JD made to order in any design at shortest notice. Sole Agent in Ashburton for Olegg erambulators. Also* WIESNER PIANO 3. FISHING SEASON, 1891-92 Ed FISHING TACKLE. S • ■ ■ »: 5 !JD h S. » few■ ■w■ ■ ■ w ; g FISHING TACKLE. M JUST arrived, ex "Rinuitaka," rom best English and American Manu facturers, a large and well assorted stock of all Fishing requisites. Rods, Lines. Reels, Minnows, Flies; Gaff Hooks, single, double, and treble; Mountings ; assorted Hooks ; Water i proof. Stockings, India Rubber crackproof Gum Boots, water proof Fish Bags, In great variety, including latest patterns. Every article of the season at lowest prices. Fishing licenses can now be obtained from me. • ALSO.—New Stock of CRICKETING and TENNIS MATERIALS. HARRY FRIEDLANDER, Direct Importer Fishing Tackle, ToßAC'GiGitfjttf?? & Fancy Goods. SALOtfS DU CQJFfURE YOURSELF* W Vo not rely on Quacks on Wj > VM|f Impostors, but if troubled with ' Gonorrlirea ot C!«et, Whites, or any ■■■ (i^^iura'i di?eb;ir/r\ go to the Clicciitt m^^mßiHpi wli. lor 33iid O* It cures in V^ll» few tl»ys wHbPM '■!•« »»d•<"■ ! lublictty s*^M ofaJiictor. It''UtfoviiipfftalAmerican ■ :;' - em-A Pfojirietors, tl?e ~^^^^ '■ Evans Chemical Co J^SB CINCINS'ATI, O. i v. s. a. _^^^^H



SOME SPECIAL LINES OF HOSIERY AND BLACK RIBBONS Considerably under Usual Cost. The Balance of WINTER G O-O*P,S- Offered at a GREAT REDUCTION To make room for New Shipments. "THE CORNER"; SPRING, 1891. Andrew Ob^ is ••■ NOW OPENING A GRAND SELECTION OF j T^EW OPRING -TJRESSES, MANTLES, MILLINERY, FLOWERS, FEATHERS and GLOVES. BOOT and SHOE DEPARTMENT. —JUST ARRIVED— A large Shipment of Ladies' BOOTS and SHOES. Also the celebrated STANDARD COLONIAL BOOTS IN ALL SUKEB. ANDREW ORR.



W. Ek Collier, i "The Corner," i INVITES ATTENTION to a LARGE AND CHOICE SELKCTON OF ]¥ew Spring Ciioodn OK EXCEPTIONAL VALUE. JUST ARRIVED, THE LATEST NOVELTIES IN Millinery Glov«8 Flowers Zephyrs Feathers Prints Underclothiug Dress Corsets Stuff-* Liices Boots Tinsel Shoes Ribbons Gents' Ties Embroideries Gents Hats, &c.



rxwr ■i i "i 1 i l-' TTTTKimair-"- -——■—nr.irrTHi—« m§ m\ i , Anfe^s' I*oisojie(l Grain '■.'[. ': >: '*■. -: ;! -: ■'■ . ;': -' tor '.■ " '■■-'■■'■ DI STKUCTION OF SPABAOWS ■:„? ■ • . 18 . ' . . . . MOST TTCONOMICAL AND TPFFECTJVE. . , , .Hi •.  ±L*. PACKETS RETAIL, Is EACH, D. THOMAS. B. THOHA.S, (Late of Matson, Cox and Co.) AUCTIONEER, LAND, INSURANCE, and ESTATE AGENT, TALUATOR, WOOL and GRAIN BROKER, ASHBT7BTON *f\* --■ ■ ■ i ■ lANS Nagotiated. Weekly Sales of Lire Stock. Tmwald and Ashburton •lternatelr. Fortnightly Sales of Sheepskins, Fat, and Hides on FRIDAY Sales of throughout the Season. Grain bought and sold on Commission Clearing ealeaas per arrangement. , OJLOYjBIKS. TTJKNIP BEED^. Ryegrass. Cocksfoot, etc. .... 0 _—; • .. _ ■• ■ X HAVE to intimate that my>upply of CLOVER and TURNIP SEEDS ha\'e 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. 1 HAVE ALSO A LARGE STOCK OF Jti Jb MiXJT JbCApb GIVING SEVEN BUSHELS TO THE BAG AND FIRST CLASS L/(JGJi.ol^ \J\J -L i f^ CALL AND SEE FOR YOURSELVES. D. THOMAS, A.SHBDITON. W. H. COLLINS & Co. ■■'" ..;.; J UST LAN D E D,-- TONS °F PRIMB HOUSE COAL. NOW LAND I N G. - 20 000 FEET ASSORTED KltJßl." ' TO ARRIVE FROM NORTH, -~ ' QA AAA FEET WHITE PINE FLOORING, MATCHUNING, AND ayJ 9 yj\J\j shelving. I N STOC X,— 2S 000 FEET SEASOSED FIiOORING AND LINING ; READY FOR Paints, Oils, Colours, A Paperban^lpgrsi In order to meet tho 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 MR J. It. CHAPMAN, whose work, for Snish 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 TIMBEE & COAL MERCHANTS. AGENTS FOR—Grey Valley Coal Company. Royal Insurance Company. TOOL. WOOL, WOOL, Season 1891-92. "TTT £ ARE PREPARED TO MAKE ÜBBHAft CASH ADVANCES GROWING CLIPS, OR ON LOTS PLACED IN OUR HANDS tfOR SALE. SO COMMISSION CHARGED ON ADVANCES, AND NO COMMISSION CHARGED FOR OFFERING WOOL UNLESS A SALE IS EFFECTED. WOOLPACKS, TWINE, &c, SUPPLIED AT LOWEST CURRENT RATES. FRLEDLANDER BEOS.