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W. .1. BUSH AND CO. TtfSTILLEKS and IMFCBTERW OF ESSENTIAL OILS & FRUII ESSENCES, SOLUBLE ESSENCES For Aerated Water Manufacturers Extra Super Lemon, which is double the Strength of Ordinary Commercial Qualities. FRENCH CREAM GUM EXTRACT, For producing a Head of Creamy Rich* ness upon all kinds of Syrups, Crated Waters, Beers, Ales Cider, Champagne] <fee. Artillery Lank LondonJj "y AN HOUTEN'S PURE SOLUBLE COCOA Best and Goes Farthest It is the Original All others are Imitations, Family Dairy Churns, Factory Churuns 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 Concohd, N.H., U.S A) Established 1818



JgJ L I X I R TT I T FOR COUGHS AND COLDS. This wonderful preparation is the pro duct of experiments extending over five years, and has been judged to be without exception the Best Cough Mixture ever offered to the suffering public. The ingredients have been carefully selected and proportioned so as to exactly suit all these Coughs and Colds unfortu nately too frequent m our climate. If your cold is slight, a dosei'o* 'two of Elixir Vita} will cure. • If severe, you may nave immediafce relief by using Elixir Vitse. If your chest is weak t or you seem In clined to be consumptive with a Kfctle cough now and tbfen, Elixir Vite wil wonders m y o «r case. Elixir Vita i s sold m Bottles atls6d and 2s 6d each. Ail Grocers and most chemif^s.



For Boiling with Clothes* VENUS SOAP Saves Rubbing. tfever Fails if Directions are followed. Saves Money, Laborf and Time Pah. Outshines all other Soap. One trial is sufficient to convince yoa.



WJTU.TEETU "TEETH [ THE CHRISrCHCROH DENTAL SURGERY, Corner of Cashel and High streets. < S. M TEiri AND OS SURGEON DENTIST, And at Dunedin and Westport. CTTE have gained the FIRST AWARD VV at the Dunedin Exhibition for Artificial Dentures and Mechanical Appli? *nces for the Mouth, and it is with th£ greatest confidence that we guarantee the highest class work and perfect fit at thi most moderate cost A Single Artificial Tooth, 10s. Complete Set—Upper and Lower temporary and permanent, £10 10s, • Natural, Durable, Comfoktaems I Artificial Teeth Replaced Temporarily at .most immediately after the extraction of decayed teeth or stumps without extra cc cr charge, Arrangements can be made for part or monthly payments. IADMINISTEiaiNG NITROUS OXIDE GAS several times daily for the past ten years, we fo-arlessly assert that extraction of teeth under its influence ie perfectly' painless and positively safe Fee for Administration ss, Extraction, 2s 6d. Artificial Teeth and Dentwes m a de % .other dentists repaired c* remodelled a owe t^»s



JENSEN'S -PRIZE MEDAL COD LIVER 'OIL. MADE ONLY FROM THE FRESHEST LIVERS" PURE TASTELESS, DIGESTIBLE rjTRAN SPARE NT BLOCK ICE i MAKING MACHINERY, ESTABLISHED "DORTER BLANCH AR CONCORD, N.H. TLS.A. Manufacturers op and Dealers all kinds of Dalrv Goods SPECIALTIES ______ „ MANY years since we had the pleasure to introduce to the public our BUFFALO MEAT DOGS BISCUITS, extensively used m the principal kennels of the world Since that; time we have made many im portance improvements m th ir manufacture —improvements not of the nature of veget compounds which may be added to any ood of a trifling cost, but of the nature t produce good hard flesh and muscle, ings» dients which no other Biscuit or Dog Food possesses, and for which we hay« receive^ numerous medals and high* «rommend%t; lOng amongst which we may mention ttia* o f Pro fessor Da Zurn., who after ir>.d,ny careful analysis and experiments pronounced these biscuit «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 *»d for dogs hat is possible to produce. It is imortant to notice, that every biscuit s stamped—"Buffalo, Meat, Trade Mark," the qualiy of wtooh we guarantee Twenty hiilinsra yp?> c wt, carriage paid!! Mle manufacturers, W. G. CLARK <fc SON ANCHOR PATENT BISCUIT WORK LTMEHOUSE, LONDON, EC. Established 1851. BRANCH OFFICE & FACTORY, 754 Washington Street, New vobk, THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN. From and after the 30th November, 1886 the terms of Subscription to this journal will he as follows, viz:— If PAID IN ADVANCE. Per Quarter ... 6s 6d, by post, 9s 6 „ Half-year... 12s Gd, by post, 18s 6d „ Year ... 24s Od, "uv post 37s Od IF BOOKED. tfe* Quarter ... 7s 6d, by post, 10s 9d „ Half-year... 15s Od, by post, 2ls 6d i. Year ... 30s Qd, by post, 43s Od Birth, Marriage, and Death Notices, if paid for at th© time of insertion, 2s dd if booked^ 4s each. Stamps may be sent ai



j Businebsi Notices. j 7 ■ : : ~ Wanted Known. A GKEAT BAEGAIN. £135 10s 6d. WORTH OF FLORENTIA KII> GHL.OVJES, ALL SIZES, 4 and 6 CLASP. USUAL PRICE 6s lid and 8s 6d. NOW SOLD FOR 4s lid and 5s lid. ANDREW ORR f& Cheap Sale. 1



PATENT ACME WATER FILTER, Winnerof E. G. Wright's, Esq., M. EL R. Special Prize of five guineas, competed Against EIGHT others at the Ashbur ton Agricultural Show. T AM prepared to connect this new •*• style of Filter to any person's Water Tanks, any size that may be required passing m at the bottom, and filtering upwards through a large amount of filter ing material, drawing the water off at the top. GUARANTEE TO FILTER FIFTY GALLONS DAILY. W, H. RULE. Patentee, Ashburton ' '"WTaliT" BY THE UNDERSIGNED BUILDING MATERIALS OF tYERYi DESCRIPTION, ma 031 £OAL8: WESTPORT, NEWCASTLE MOUNT SOMERS,: AND aOMEB U S H, t J .,...._" Also,— GREY VALLEY NUTS FIREWOOD, POSTS, Long and Cut, RAILS, STAKES, STAPLES, FENCING WIRE, WIRE NAILS, all Barbed and Plain, siaes, PAINT^ OILS.&o JOSHUA~TUCKER RAILWAY RESERVE, ! WEST STREET. OFFIC : Corner of Tancred and Wes streßts, next Mr Geo. Jameson's, opposite Bank of Australasia AND AT RaKAIA"!



; Business Notices. | ASHBURIVN~^GUARDIAN * DUNEDIN AGENCY -|t|"R R T WHEELER, Stafford Street Dunedin has been appointed our Agent, and will be able to arrange terms with advertisers for contract advertise THE STANDARD .Fire «& Marine Insurance Company OF NEW ZEALAND With Unlimited Liability of Shareholders. CAPITAL —£I,OOO,OOOO—STERLING "CURE and Marine Risks accepted on al -*- descriptions of Property and Mer-; chandise ; also Crop, Stack, and Machine Risks at Lowest Rates of Premium. Fidelity of Persons Holding Situa tions of Trust Guaranteed. ARCHIBALD SCOTT, Manager for Canterbury, ROBERT ALCORN, Agent 114 Saunders' Buildings, Ashburton. CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR Selling Off!!! Cheap Sale!! Get the best value for your money. Now is your time. Come and see for yourself. 20 per cent Reduction, this allowance genuine. JA MESftU IN N, Watchmaker having decided to give up business is offering his large and varied Stock to the public at the above discount, consisting of first-class Gold and Silver Watches and Jewellery of every description; Gem, Wedding, Keeper, and Signet Rings ; Marble and other Clocks, Electro-plated Silver Ware and Fancy Goods m great variety. Over 100 good second-hand English Levers and others m first class order. No reasonable offer refused. Also, a large Milner's Safe. Trusting intending purchasers will inspect. JAMES QUINIV, Watchmaker and Jeweller, East stree 12



Christmas. Tp VERY Customer spending 5s and up -*-£ wards at W. W. Spencer & Go's Will receive a nice Christmas Present. We are now selling GENERAL DRAPERY, CLOTHING, and BOOTS, as cheap as any house m New Zealand. Note a few prices— Speoial value m Double-width Cashmeres, lO|d. Summer Dress Goods, 4s lid doz. Prints, Ginghams, Plain Zephyrs, we sell at ridiculous prices. Good Washing Print 3M, White Muslin. 4|d. These are wonderful Bargains. Very wide Window Net 4£d, Grey Calico 2s 6d doz., White Calico 2s 9d doz, Liberty Muslins Ss lid doz. Double-width White Twill Sheeting, 10|d. White Lace Curtains Is lid pair. Table D/imasV Is- Ladies' Underclothing and Corsets we make a specialty The largest stock m Ashburton co choose from at very low prices. Neck Ribbons lOd doz. Sash Ribbons 9d, New Flowers 2d, e^pfa. Men's, Tv^eed Suits 19s 6cl, Boys' Tweed Suits 4s lid. Men's, Youths' and Boys' Hats, Shirts, Sox, at your own prices. Men's Ties 3d each. Men's Straw Hats from 6d, BOOTS AND SHOES. Men's Bluchers 5s lid. Men s Bal morals 8s 6d, Men's colonial-made nailed Shooters from 8s lid. Women's strong Elastic Sides 6s 9d. Wom^n^ strong Leather Slippers 3s Bs. Ladies'- French Shoes 4s pair. 'Children's Patenb Le^therrStrap Slippers Is, at Remember—Every Customer spending 5s and upwards will reee've a nice useful Christmas Presen i. w. spin k m THE ARCADE



VICTORIAN STEAM CARRIAGE IRON WORKS, AN.I) QENEBAI ifW FORGE, WEST STIMSE2T, ' (Near Bank of Australasia), ASIEIIVTIITOA. A LL kinds of Blacksm th, Engeenring JLJL and Woodwork done on the Premises. Carriages and traps of every description made, repaired, painted, or exchanged. SPECIAL ATTENTION TO HORSE-SHOEING. Please Note.—Having addsd an lv~ Planing Machine and other Tools to my Engineering Plant, and. engaged anl Engineer and Millwright of well-known ability, who has had. twenty-seven years experience m the Colonies m all classes of work m Engines, Combines, Reapers and Binders, etc, I am now prepared to plane concaves, slide-valves, and to do all other kinds of metal planing, make new cylinder rings, or any other kind of repairs at the shortest notice. Workmanship guaranteed. Lowest Christchurch prices Cylinders Bored by Special Machinery without removing them from the Engines and new rings fitted any size. J. R ~KTEKI,, COACHBUILD ; ER, E^G^EJIR MILLWRIGHT, & GENERAL SMITH WEST STREET, ASHBUETON.



Wool Wool Wool ti C. TABART is making CASH ANCES on the ENSUING CLIP fbee of commissioj*. PERIODICAL SALES held through out the season, the fir*t one being early n November. All WOOL by Rail is C4RTED FREE from Christchurch Railway Station to my Store. For accommodation, light, &c, my Store is unsurpassed for the display of all lots. Prompt ACCOUNT SALES and PROCEEDS. Woolpacks, Twine, &c, at Lowest Market Rates. F. C. TABART, .iuctionee'% Woo broker &c., Christchurch. GEEY VALLEY COAL IS THE BEfJV (OIL FOR IB THRESHING MACHINES SIXTEEN per cent More H b at than Newcastle Coal. STEAMERS arriving twice Weekly, WE ARE NOW MANUFACTURING BRIQUETTES, THE NEW PATENT FUEL, No Slack, No Clinker. No Waste. The Grey Valley Coal Company, Ltd* W H. COLLINS & CO., 63 Agents. ABHBXJRTON FINANCE & AGEfIOY COMPANY, fiiSß ADVANCES made on LIVE and DEAD STOCK, MORTGAGES, AGRICULTURAL LIENS, and other ' SECURITIES BILLS DISCOUNTED DAILY. '"Omva,— Corner of the Arcade and Tancred Street. WM. HORNE, Manager



Public Notices. ; GREAT CLEARANCE SALE OF nun MUPEiiY MILLINERY, ETC., - COMMENCING — SATUEDAY, JANUARY 16. FOU OZNTE3 MOJNTH. IT is only necessary for us to state tha we are holding a CHEAP SALE for ( the Public to know that GENUINE REDUCTIONS en the whole stock will be effected. ff^» Special and extraordinary Bargains m Millinery, Underclothing, Dress Goods, Prints, Sunshades, eto. NOTE.—THE CHEAP SALE IS AT ». W. Alcorn&Co's., EAST STREET important ; TO Farmers and Others FROM THE PEEMIBR ASHBURTON JIURNITURI "WAREHOUSE OF piraßiuieiiiii 1 h h R 'C.'^%<k R TUST Landed new Shipmentof Austrian, *J American, and other Chairs ; largest Stock m Ashburton. Chairs by the 100. Linoleums, Floor Cloths, Brussels, Tapes try, and other Carpels, just m time for Christmas. Come and inspect our local manufactures m Duchess Tables, Wash stands, Chests of Drawers, etc., m figured Rimu, and other superior woods. Vene tian Blinds mrde co order. Special re ductions for the Christmas Season. Note Address —Next Building Society s Office, Tancred Street.



IT C E MAKING (ANP REFRIGERATION On tha Linele System (compression Anhydrous Ammonia.) For Cold Stores, Freezing and Chilling Establishments, and all Icemaking and Refrigerating Purposes. SPECIAL MARINE TYPE FOR SHIP USE, As fitted on board the s.s. Teutonic, &c, for the Dead Meat Trade, and the s.s. Merapi, for making Ice and pre serving Passengers' Provisions] Dry Air Refrigerators on Ljghtfoot' System. 1000 Machines Ordered and Supplied up to the end of 1889, The Linde British Refrigeration Company Limited, 35 Qusen Victoria street, E.C. ; ani Lower Shadwell, E. Managing Director : MR. T. B, LIGHT FOOT, C.E,



Philadelphia, 1876 hauthTVa y(s Reliable PEERLESS GLOSS A NECESSITY m every family It blacks and polishes Ladies and Children's Boots, Shoes, Rubbers, and Satchels, without brushing. Always gives satisfaction Is conceded to be " The Standard" , Sold by Shoe Dealers, Grocers and Druggists. MANUFACTURERS TO HER MAJESTY BY APPOINTMENT THE BANK OF ENGLAND AND ITS BRANCHESf I i ._ HOBBS, HART, AND 00 Limited. Steel Safes, Bullion, ar-d Party-Wa. Doors, Locks for all purposes 76 OHEAPSIDE, LONDON ENGLAND. Manufactories Wharnclifie Works, Arlington street Umdott N



OUT. FARES. TIME.TABLE. •Single. r Return. Ist. 2nd. Ist. [ 2nd. p.m. .., A.u,i^Mit« .* &W "• d> s> da. d. s. d; 425 Ashburton to 4 33 Tinwald Jnc ar , A M TinwaldJnc ,«^"- ."'. „"•« ,"- .V* Chelmsford J ° } l f ? k ? Westecfield ♦ •••*«,?£ qii o « * Hackthorc« Roa4 ' Inoo «J q ? f ™»tta •- t? IX 6i 1 1 ! :; Anama • • - »r •;; * / „ . R 8 a c 1 Cavendish , ... ..... f f f | H ?,? fl * 0 Mount Somera • j.J%» I 2 f U \" ".' Springbara «* 6 3 4 * 8 * ° 7 "' * IN. a-01- BS to:: :: :: "?f jft •"• •"• f :: £Sf h :: :: :: "" •» ?" 1• JI 1:: vS" 24173 12 1 t Hackthorneßoad . J Westerfield .. .. •• --J2210 57 3 9 | Chelmsford ' J. S H * TinwaldJnc «rr 510 311 7 9 5 3 935 Ashburton 9 45



CHRISTCHURCH to DUNEDIN—(Week-Days)— continued. * 7~~ FARES. ~ TIME-TABLE. SOTjTH. Single. Return. Ist. 2nd. Ist. 2nd. B Exp. C dep s. d. s. d. a. d. s. d. a.m. a.m. a.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. Studholme 9 5 4 1... 615 ... '••VVaihao 27 418 336 524 4 t t }S Waitaki North ...28 919 238 425 7 9 52+4 29 ... 7 2 ... }S Waitaki South ..29 019 438 825 9 + X JJSffilderthorpe ... 29 1019 H39 926 7 t X }*?Richmond".. ...30 320 240 426 11 t % ... J^Pukeuri - --30 820 540 1127 3 10 40 750 ... Jtl Town Belt 31 621 042 028 0 + X J^iOamaru arr... 31 821 242 328 3 11 0 5 2 ... 810 ... lt)*£ _____ ,„..,.,,.,„ dep P- m- da% • ...Oamaru 304215 510 ... 350 .., 154 Waiareka Jnc. ...32 121 542 928 7 ... t 235 X 155 Deborah 32 421 743 128 9 ... + + X 158Totara 32 1122 043 1129 4 ... t t + 160Teschemaker's ...33 422 344 529 8 ... t + ... ... t 161Maheno 33 722 544 929 11 ... BIS 3 5 i ... 455 ... 163Waimotu 34 022 845 430 3 ... + + t . •• 16SHerbert 34 723 146 130 9 ... 8333 23 ... ... 519 .. 17C Wainakaroa ...35 523 847 331 7 ... t + t .. 174H a mpden 36 324 248 432 3 ... 911350 610 ... 620 .. mmilffrove 36 1124 749 332 9 ... 924 + ... .» 636 .. 180karQffi 37 625 050 033 4 ... + + .. ... 651 .. 18-1 Shag Point Jnc. ...33 425 751 134 1 .. 950 t 714 ... llßushev 38 925 1051 834 5 ... + + ... ... t i Palmerston arr... 39 526 352 735 6 ... 10 13^445 547 ... 743 .. * Pahnenton 6 251020450651.. ... \\ ' Go dwood 40 527 053 1136 0 t 10 35 t Tumai ... ...40 1027 354 536 4 t t Waikoiuiti ..,41 627 855 436 11 7 010 5 530 * Beach Street ...« 627 855 436 11 t t + ... 20lMerton ... ...43 929 258 438 11 t f + 204iPuketeraki ...43 929 258 438 11 t + + aOfflSeacliff ... *3 929 258 438 11 7 401123 6157 41 ... .„ 208Omimi '. 43 929 258 438 11 + + + 2lOWamngt«n ...43 929 258 438 11 + + t 2lljEvansdrie ,45 1030 761 140 9 + + + 2l3Waitati .., 45 10J30 761 140 9 8 13115665158 218 Purakanui ...45 Iffl3o 761 140 9 8 451224720 219Mihiwaka ...45 1030 761 140 9 t t t .„ 222Pt ChalmeisUp. 47 1132 063 1142 8 0 512 40738*835.,, ... o23Sawyer's Bay ...47 1132 063 1142 8 f9'10c1243 742 o25St. Leonard's ...47 1132 063 1142 B*t « t ?26?;urke's ... ...47 1132 063 1142 B+9 22 c +7 53 «28 Kavenahourne ...47 1132 063 1142 8 + + + 929 Pelichet Bay ...47 1132 063 1142 8 c 14+ SoDunedin arrjil U32 063 11J42 8940 1 8 810 855 .., J "T^Steps only when required to pick up or set down passengers a Runs on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays only. B Runs on Mondays, Wednes days and Fridays only ; on other days train starts from Studholme. C Runs through n XuGs'days Thursdays and Saturdays only; on other days run 3to Studholme only.



.Hailway Time-Table: _ j CHRISTCHURCH to DUNEDIN--(Week-Days). FARES. TIME-TABLE. SOUTH'. — : : ——' ■ ! Single. ■] Return. \ Exp Ist. 12nd. Ist. $nd. a..n. a.m. a.m. a.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. 2Christch. to tfep. s. d.js. d. s. d. s d. 815 ... 11 0 345 355 415 3 Addington Jnc, 0604 06 0 4 8 352 4 2 « 4Middleton 0 9 0 6 10 0 8 * * * SSockburn ... ... 1 00 8 1 30 10 * * .< * * 6 Hornby Jnc. arr. 12 0 916 10 840 j*_l9 a ... Hornby .. dtp &22 412 7 Islington , 40111 91 2 * * - • 9Templeton ... 1 9 1 2 2 3 1 68 34 ... 4 2s> ... « 13Weedoh's 2 9110 3 8 2 5 '* .. * - a 14Rolleston Jc. arr. 211 2 0311 2 88 51 443 ... a . . Rolleston Jc. dep 854 ... ..• ... ■•• "' ISfeurnhani ...... 3 9 2 6 5 0 3 49 4 ... ... ... 512 22Fonvood . 4 7 3 16 14 1 * •• ••• . 23belwyn 4 10 3 3 6 5 4 4W 21 £ ** 25Dunsanclel 5 3 3 6 7 0 4 b9 29 5 41 31Bankside ...... 6 6 4 4 8 8 5 9 * ... ■p.m^ 36 Rakaia ... ... 76 5 010 0 6 810 1 •12 14 623 41Chertsey ... ... 8.7 5 911 5 7 810 15 ... \™ 47Dromore ... ... 910 6 713 1 8 I * ... ... ..■ •• — 53A&hburton arr. 11 17 514 9 9 1110 45 12 48 A ... 730 ...Ashburton dep. 10 55 12 53 345 •■• 55Tinwald ... ...11 6 7 815 410 311 4 355 ... ... I 59WinsIow 12 4 8 316 511 01118 411 .... ... 6lWindermere ...12 9 8 617 011 4 * * 64Hinda ... ...13 4 8 1117 911111139 ... 435 72Ealing 15 010 020 013 4 * * 74Rangitata Island 15 510 420 713 9 ♦ ... *• 75 Rangitata 15 810 520 1113 1112 21+8 15 » 18 810rari 16 1111 322 715 012 45 840 ... 155 548 85Winchester ...17 9111028 815 912 59 855 ... ... 6 3 89Temuka 18 712 524 916 7114 9 9 ... 2136 19 .- ... 91Arowhenua ...19 012 825 116 11 * * * - 93Seadown 19 512 1125 1117 3 * .* ... ■ ... - - 97Washdyke June. 20 313 627 018 o 144 939 ... ... 649 ... .« lOOTimaru an. 20 1013 1127 918 7 155950 B 2407 0 C ... ...Timaru dep) 720 3 0 425 ... 104Normanby 21 814 628 1119 4 * llOSt. Andrew's ...22 1115 430 720 5 ... ... 803 24 ... 510 ... IMOtaio 23 915 1031 821 1 814 ... ... 524 ... 118Makikihi 24 716 532 9 2111 832 542 ... 12lHook 25 316 103» 822 13 * 124|Studholme J. a^.25 1017 334 ffffl 0 855 357 ■■■ 6 5 ... * Stops on y when requiied to pick up or set down passengers. + Starts trom Kangitata on Saturdays only on other days starts from Orari. * Stops to pick up passengers for stations south of Rolleston if necessary, o Stops to allow passengers f m stations north of Oamaru to alight, c Stops to allow passengers to alight only



Busines^ Notices Seeds for Autumn Sowing, IN LARGE OR SMALL QUANTITIE WHITE STONE, & GREYSTONE TURNIP, RAPE, CAPE BARLEY, RYE OATS, &c ~—§§— ALSO FOR SALE— Cornsacks and Seaming Twine, AS WELL AS A GENERAL ASSORTMENT OF FARM AND STATION STORES AND REQUISITES. AGENT FOR THE NEW ZEALAND FIRE INSURANCE CO - ■» GBAIN CROPS INSURED Against Loss or Damage by Fire at Lowest Current Rates. G-EOHGE JAMESON"- Aqhfourton and Rakaia. BEST VALUE IN Binding Twine, Binding Twine. Machine Oils. INCLUDING LUBRCLEINE OIL, ;the best for binders and threshingjmills. JOHN ORE & CO. NEW SHIPMENT OF TILE BEGISTER GRATES. SPLENDID VALUE AND BEAUTIFUL GOODS SCOTT BROS UNRIVALLED COOKING RANGES IN GREAT VARIETY Al SEDUCED PBIOES JOHN ORE & CO. Wool. Wool. Wool. SEASOW 1891-9*. I AM Prepared to make Liberal Cash Advances (free of Commission) upon al Wool placed m my hands for sale m Ashburton or elsewhere. Wool offered at the local sales and not sold tfill be properly packed and delivered into Trucks absolutely free of cost to the vendor. My Stores having been built for the proper display of Wool, otter to vendors the best chance of obtaining the highest values afc 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 < lowest rates and best qualities. D. THOMAS, STOGK AND STATION AGENT j ASHBURTON j LAND FOR PRIVATE SALE. KtLE—4OO Acres, R.S. 26030 and 26032, 300 Acres m Wheat, 66 Oats } balanc m grass CHERTSEY—I26 Acres, 28 Acres Wheat, 98 Acres m Grass 3 years CHERTSEY—6OO Acres, large acreage m crop ; good improvements LYNDHCRST—SOO Acres, splendid Farm ; grand improvements LYNDHURST—B92 Acres well fenced, all available for crop next year, good land KKTHVRN—43 Acres, well fenced, good land SHERWOOD—SOO Acres, good land, well fenced and improved j 260 Acres m Wheat, 180 Acres closed up for Grass Seed DARtfIELD—7IB Acres, splendid improvements, 290 Acres m Wheat, balance ot the land m Grass from four to eight years. This Farm has yielded 36 to 40brs. of Wheat to the acre, 52 to 57£ bus. Oate, and is well worth the attention of anyone requiring a first elaes home. The owner has determined to Sell, as he is ordered to go to a warmer climate MAYFIELD—I26 Acres, first-class land on the banks of the Hinds TINWALD—IO Acr?s, m the centre of the Township DEOMORE—7S Acres, well improved, all m Grass WINDERMERE—BS Acres, fenced and subdivided TINWALD—First-cla3S new Dwelling House, 4 acres, prime land. Carter s Terrace o «- Fojfurther particulars and terms apply D, THOMAS, ASHBURTON j M SELLING Hales' BEST TWINE AS FOLLOWS viz ;— FLAX •« 5d Per *k PUKE MANILLA 7Jd perj|lb. J) THOMAS. ,''» — ; .