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»nd Published by the Ashburto Publishing Company, at their registere Pacing Office, Burnett street, AsKburto SATURDAY, October 1892



Zealandia boots. THE WINTER having fairly set in* one of the most important questions' discussed m every household is where can we obtain really GOOD BOOTS 1 The Public want Boots that will keep* out the damp, and that will wear well and re comfortable. All these qualifications can be obtained! at moderate prices without any trouble or risk by purchasing nothing but the cei©> brated ZEALANDIA BRAND. These Grand Boots are sold from Auckland to the Bluff, and the universal verdict is—the most satisfactory Boot m New Zealand, and the best value. The finest material and best workman ship are employed, and so confident are the Manufacturers of the sterling quality of these Boots that they actually gurmn tee every pair bearing the Zealand!* Brand to give good wear. Should any pair fail, the Retailor is authorised to adjust the claim of the purchaser. In addition to the every day lines, a> large number of new lines has beeui especially manufactured for the Winter- Trade. Strong Farm Boots for Men and Women a Specialty, and attention m directed to tho Splendid Stitched Water tight and Shcoter Boots, very suitable* and comfortable for country work. Boys', Girls', and Women's Boots o< this Celebrated Brand m a great variety* Every pair is branded on tbe sole ZEALANDIA. Thss Brand has m the past bten favorably known m the Ashburton district, and m future the public can obtain full supplies at Mr J, Bishop* ZEALANDIA BOOT STORi; tAnored street, "ashbfrtok



G. Fawcit Dodds, SURGEON DENTIST. liooms opposite Mail Office, Burnett Street. Hours from 10 to 5. Nitrous Oxide Gas administered. Private Residence—Cameron Street East, opposite Ashburton Brewery.



SUITS TO MEASURE rpHE Largest Stock of -L TWEEDS ever shown m Ashburton to choose from. QUALITY AND FIT GUARANTEE Come and see the prices ASHBURTON ■ CLOTHING MART. SAUNDERS BUILDINGS JR. Alcorn.



a jesson. _,_ M__ (Late J. Quinn>, PRACTICAL WATCHMAKER AND JEWELLER. WATCHES CLEANED & GUARANTEED 12 MONTHS, 4g 6d, (BLOCKS Cleaned and Gwranteed Twelve months, 2s «d. Jewellery of every description re paired and made to order. Customers' own gold made up. Gents' silver watches at SlOtej, 1 Clocks from 4s 6d, Gold Broaches from 15s, Silver Bleaches from 2s 6di Spectacles tp suit all sights at Is per pair. EAST STREET, ASHBURTON.



rublic jNoiij s HOTICE HAVING PURCHASED from Mx James Craigie, lie whole of bis STO 0 X OF PAPERHAKGINGSj GLASS, PAINTS etc., I w.ll CONTINUE THE BUSINESS INTH! OLD SHOP, BURNETT STREET. Having bought the Stock at a Bargain, I am prepared to Sell at GREATLY REDUCED RATES. Estimates given. Orders promptly at ended to, and charges reasonable. John Wilson, PAINTER, PAPERHANGER, htc., Burnett Street, Corner of Arcade. 7 80 w. H. Page*, T3LACKSMITH, SHOEING SMITH, ±J and . COaCHBUILDER, has to announce that he has taken over the business of Mr George Tait, at Wakanui, which he will carry oh together with Coach Building m all its branches, and any work entrusted to him will be promptly and carefully executed. He has sold THE EXCELSIOR SHOEING FORGE AND COACH FACTORY BURNETT STREET to his brother, Join Pachbt, jui.. who will carry on the business as usual. W.H.P. would commend the new pro prietor to his old Customers, and guaran tees that all work sent out by JOHN PAGET, Junk., will stand inspection. He desires also to tender his thanks for the patronage he has received while m, business m Ashburton, and hopes to bo equally favored m his. new venture at WAKANUI. ■ %



W- NES AND SPIRITS Of Every Description. HAVE ALWAYS FOR SALE,— STRAW AND OATEN SHEAF CHAFF, OATS, BRAN, SHARPS, AND OHICKWHEAT. • HENRY 7ANDER, ENRY ZJANDER GENERAL MERCHANT ANJ> BIRECT IMPORTER. . —AGENT FOR— Sun Fire Insurance Company. Oanton Marine Insurance Company. A L-Btralian Mutual Provi lent Sooiety



Their Germinating Qualities have been thoroughly tested by a Seed Expert, an<J they are pronounced THE FINEST SEEDS WHICH COME TO THE MARKET. Samples and Quotations of Clovers Ryegrass and Cocksfoot on application. A COMPLETE STOCK OF GROCERIES, TEAB, AND PROVISIONS Always on hand. IRONMONGERY, FENCING MATERIAL, CROCKERY, AND GLASSWARE In all Branches.



Cloyers. Cloyers. CLOVERS T HAVE IN STOCK AND TO LAND My Season's Supply of WHITE CLOVER, COWGRASS, RED CLOVER, ALSIKE TIMOTHY, TREFOIL, BTC., ETC., ETC. And having purchased while the market was low, I offer these fine Seeds at an ex ceedingly cheap figure. My Seeds come direct from the Growers, and as I do not pay any Commission or intermediate profits, I am m a position to offer the ■ Choicest deeds AT A LOW PRICE.



LAZARUS' PATENT SYSTEM OF SIGHr TESTING AND SPECTACLES. SOLE AGENT FOR ASHBURTON, S. BALEK, Watchmaker and Jeweller. The case of Tests and Lenses were m Mr Salek's fire proof safe at the time of the fire, AND ARE NOT DESTROYED. He is prepared as hitherto to Correctly Test and Fit anyone with LAZARUS' "SPECIALITE" SPECTACLES, A new system of Measuring, Adjusting and Ensuring Perfect Vision. HENRY ZANDER



THE ART NEEDLEWORK AND FANCY REPOSITORY. NOW showing some lovely New Goods (purchased during Mr Adams' visit to England). Handpainted and em broidered fans, screens and photo frames, m silk, ivory and crystal, and numerous other beautiful art goods. Als* New sun bonnets and hats, new aprons, new pinafores. New fashions of all kinds to choose from. Madame Weigel's Journals and cut patterns always m stock. Layettes and trousseaux made to order. SAUNDERS BUILDINGS. REGISTRY OFFICE FOR SERVANTS,



WHY RUN UP DOCTORS BILLS? THE ELECTRIC CURE IS THE BEST. HEALTH without Medicine,- Hum bug, or Quackery! The weak, depressed, rheumatic, paralytic, nervous, and debilitated may quickly recover health, strength, tone, and vigor by ÜBing Cunninoton & Co.'s Direct Acting Medical Coils, as used m the Christchurch Hospital and by ill the leading medical practitioners and medical electricians throughout the colony. Sufferers should write for circular and full particulars to Gunmngton & Co., Electricians, 190 Gloucester street, Christchurch. 9 50



Business Notices. ■ R. E. Dowle, 'THE TIMES TAILOB,' HAS just received the latest novelties m TWEEDS, COATINGS, WORSTED TROUSERINGS, COVERT COATINGS, Etc 5 Before ordering a Summer Suit give me a call. Greatest assortment m the town to choose from. LATEST STYLES IN EVERY DEPART MENT. Note Address.—Opposite Mr Bullock's Office, 4 R C A D E. AN ENORMOUS AMOUNT OF JUibor Bayed IN SCRUBBING Passages and Floors BY USING The New HOUSEMAID'S FRIEND. Obtainable from all Ironmongers, Store keepers, etc., and wholesale from the manufacterers. Cunniugtoit & Co., 190 Gloucester Street, Christchurch. 931



11 The Corner; Ashburton) September 20, '92. Madam, — J RESPECTFULLY beg to in form yov. thatlamnow making a Display of the Newest and Prettiest Goods procurable, with due regard to economy, for Spring and Summer wear. The new stock of Millinery, Flowers, Laces, Silks, Ribbons, Prints, Muslins, etc., is very choice, and m the closest touch with the latest fashions, and will be found to compare favorably with goods to be obtained m Christchurch or elsewhere. I have just received direct from the manufacturers, ex Aorangi, a very large quantity of new designs m Flannelettes, bought by my Agent at a dis count of thirty per cent. These are now on view, and I confidently recommend them to y«ur notice. Although the quantity is larg , / anticipate the price and quality will cause a speedy clearance. Soliciting the favor of a visit of inspection I am, JUTadain Yb%Lv Obediently^ I Wl H COLLIER,



FISHING TACKLE. SEASON, 1892-93. Harry Fried lander BEGS to announce to his numerous patrons and frienda that he has just opened ex Aorangi, A LARGE & WELL ASSORTED STOCK OP FISHING TACKLE Of Latest Designs. MINNOWS m great variety, including the well known Whitebait, Metal Devon's, and the popular Kill-Devil Spinner. Also, Flies of every kind, Reels, Hooks, Gut, Mounts, Waders, Fish Bags, and * Baskets, and Gaff Hooks. A Complete Stock ot FISHING RODS. CRICKET AND LAWN TENNIS MATERIALS Of every description by the best makers. Harry Friedlanaer, TOBACCONIST AND FANCY GOODS EMPORIUM, FISHING TACKLE DEPOT, East Street, Ashburton. For Sale, Purebred CANARIES ; a few splendid singing birds left. 9*151 NEW SEEDS. NEW SSEBK AS the whirl of time has ushered m ■ Busy Spring, SEALY & CO- Are prepared to supply the wants of their numerous Patrons WITH SEEDS fok SPRING SOWING Which have just come to hand. CLOVERS, TURNIPS, MANGOLDS, CARROTS, RAPE. WE HAVE ALSO FOR SALE AT LOWEST RATES, Cocksfoot 4 Ryegrass, Golden Ta^es. Early Snowdrop, Beauty of Bath, Ameri can Alpha, Snowflake, and other EARLY POTATOES. GARDEN AND FLOWER SEEDS In endless variety, from that well-known London houso, C '.F.TER & Co. EMPTY TANKS FOR SALE, new patent. J. SEALY" & CO. gj§l6G



f MR JOHN G. RESTELL. j \\f ANTED A Second-Hand Portable ~i f ▼ Engine ;by Ruston Proctor pre ferred. JOHN G. RESTELL. FAKMS. FAEMS. FOR SALE BY PRIVATE TREATY. MR JOHN tt. RESTELL has been instructed to Sell, m conjunction with the New Zealand Loan and Mer cantile Agency Company Limited,—- The whole of the well-known Buccleuch Estate, Comprising 7865 acres 7365 Divided into Farms of from Q ACRES TO 1 QO6 ACRES» The land is of good quality and we 1 situated, the Mount Somers Railway line passing through the Estate. Persons m want of good farms would do well to inspect this property, as it will be sold at a reasonable price and on very liberal terms. For full particulars, apply to THE NEW ZEALAND LOAN & MER CANTILE AGENCY CO., Ld., 1 Christchurch and Rakaia; 0-, JOHN G. RESTfILL, 96 Ashburton.



GEEAT SALE AT Plckford A ITmirill'* PREMIER ASHBURTON FUENITUKE WAKEHOUSE. LARGE DISCOUNT TO CASH PURCHASERS. FURNITURE of all kinds, Carpets, Brussels, Tapestry, &c. Mattings, Linoleums, Floor Cloths, &c, &c, must be sold to make room for new ship ments to arrive. Come and Inspect our STOCK of Locally Manufactured Ebonised Sideboards, Tables, &c.— Also—Chests Drawers Washstands, Fancj Tables &c., m Rimu. Iron Bedsteads ; Austrian, Vienna, and American Chairs, m great variety. ! |Venetian Blinds made to order. —NOTE ADDRESS— PICKFOED & UNDEILL, TANORED STREET, ASHBURT N.



N.B.—all orders shall receive my prompt attention. Chrysanthemums sent out m October James Porter, CLIFTON NURSERY, JALL NTON ASHBURTON



ROSES, a Choice Selection ORNAMENTAL TREES & SHRUBS, Of all descriptions. FOREST TREES, In great variety. A special line of two years old PINUS INSIGNIS, 6s per 100. CHRYSANTHKiIUMS. I have been at great expense m importing all the Latest Novelties and Prize-takers direct from English and American Growers, and my success at the two last Chrysanthemum Shows at Christchurch, should be sufficient guaran tee as to the good quality of my Stock, having taken sixteen prizes, including five champions.



STARTLING NEWS. James Porter, THE WELL-KNOWN NURSERYMAN Of so many years, standing, has FEUIT TEEES OF ALL KINDS. APPLE TREES, On the Blight Proof Stocks-



BEING absolutely pure, and _made from the finest ingredients, it pos sesses more leavening; power than any other brand on the market. True verdict of all who use it is, that it is unsurpassed for making Cakes, Scones, Bread, etc. J. Anderson A Co., TIMARU. 9 117



fnO Scand this Season, and Travel the 1 ASHBURTON, WAKANUI, LONG ER CH and surrounding districts, THE CARRIAGE HORSE, Boomerang*. BOOMERANG is a dark bay, rising seven years old, standing 16 hands 3inches high, with good action, sound constitution, and even temper. Boomerang is by Bundoora, by The Peer, out of i Argosy. His danii, the trotting mare Bess, by Touchstone, standing 17 hands 2 inches high, and was bred by Mr Sheenan at Little River. Touchstone is also the sire ofKeer's Gipsy and Jenny Tracey 11, and numerous other good perfsrmers. Boomerang was bred by Mr. William Topp, at Sefton, ans as & foal secured first honours at Ifaiapoi Foal Show, m 18861, and Becond pri^e for the best cross couofcry horse on same date, First prize afc Rangiora m 1888, also second prize at Courtenay m 1891, for best carriage horse travelling the district. Boomerang has proved himself a sure foal getter, his stock having taken first prize wherever shown. He sired two first prize takers at last Northern show. Teems—£2 for the Season ; guarantee £3 ; groomage ss, payable at first service All mares changing handa m j^ny way first owners will be hold liable. ■ ? ' ' " Jf. R-'BEGG, Proprietor, Aejiton,,



DERWENTS, Is 6d a sack. Oamaru Derwents, a splendid line for table or seed, extra heavy sacks 2s ; also best varieties of early seed Potatoes. FLOUR. 16s per sack. Best, 19s per sack. PRIME OATKN SHEAF and STR&.W CHAFF, VEGETABLE & FLOWER SEEDS, POT PLANTS, etc., At low rates for cash. J. X HL O M A. », Havelock Street, 10§l ASK YOUR GROCER FOR JUMBO BRAID, BAKING POWDER.



Fuolic Notices^ PHOTOGRAPHIC INTIMATION. GREAT SUCCESS.—The Professor announces that he has asjain opened a frae list for a month, and is prepared to take Ladies', Gentlemen's, & Children's PORTRAITS, CABINET SIZE, and atiyone can have a beautifully finished copy for a Shilling. This small charge is made simply to secure legitimate business and cover a per centage cf the expense. To avoid the crush of the last free list, Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays have been set apart for children and the other days for adults. This concession reduces Cabinet pictures to 12s per dozen. The work is equal to portraits taken elsewhere* Enlargements on Bromide paper or Opals, and town or country re sidences taken at moderate prices. A new instrument for taking children instan taneously. Note the address— Professor ROBOTTOM'S Studio, Moore Strtet (opposite the Royal Hotel). POTATOES.



mO STAND AT NETHERBY FARM X Ashburton, AND VJSIT THE SURROUNDING DISTRICTS, THE THOROUGHBRED STALLION Smith O'Brien, By Johnny Faulkner, out of Tasmania, half sister to Tasman. Stands 16 hands l| inch high ; he is four years old and served five mares last year which all proved m foal. Terms £3 3s per mare ; payable January 1, IS9S. Guarantees, £5 Es ; payable July 1, 1893. Groomage fee, 5s ; payable first service. Johnny Faulkner WILL ALSO STAND THIS SEASON AT NETHERBY FARM. He is by St. Albans, out of Impudence. Terms, £5 5s for all mares; payable January 1, 1893. Groomage fee, 6s j payable first service. L. MARKEY, *62 Proprietor. TO TRAVEL THE ASHBURTON and SURROUNDING DISTRICTS. Lord Cranley. LORD CRANLEY is a dark bay horse rising four years (foaled October, 1888) with immense power and grand action. He has abundance of good flat bone, with immense quantity of the right kind of hair, fashionably set on his legs. Lord Cranley out of Miss Palmer, winner of several first prizes m Otago. She was by Lord Salisbury (imp.) out of Duchess 11. sire Sir Colin (imp.) Lord Cranley's sire, Laird of Kilbride, was by Prince of Kilbride (imp.) dam Flower by Prince Charlie (imp.) second dam Rose of Keilor (imp.) sire Baron of Glenlee. Lord Cranlny was shown once as a yearling at Ashburton, where he gained second prize out of the largest ring of yearling colts seen m Ashburton. As a two-year-old he gained first at Timaru, also first at Ashburton same year ; at three yefj.rs £speoncj at Timaru, first at Ash burton, anel first at Ohristchurph, Terms : Season, £3, payable January 2, 1892 ; guarantee, £4 10s ; payable Sep tember 1, 1893. Groomage fee, 5s ; pay able first service. Mares changnig hands to be paid for as season mares. Good paddocking for mares at 2s per week. All care taken, but no responsibility. JOH# SMAfcfc, Proprietor, Meadow Bank Farm, 10 28 _j?inwald P.O. INotioe to CJo*u*©»po«aem;s Correspondents are requested to forward their communications m unsealed envelopes or tappers OPEN AT BOTH ENDS, as required by the postal regulations. No words that are not intended for publication must be written either on the manuscript or on the cover of the letter. Le'jtjter rates* of postage musj; be paid f Hctysrtii.ejßfi.ntg '' ' ' ' ' • ' T



FOR Pedigree and full particulars apply to groom m charge or to Mr Johnston*:, Haketere; Or Mr Edward Saunders, Ashburton. H. T. WINTER, L. & M. A. Co., 10 10 Christchurch. TO STAND THIS SEASON, AND TRAVEL THE RANGITATA, MOUNT SOMERJL SPRINGBURN, ALFORD, MAYFJifLD, and HINDS DISTRICTS, The Purebred Clydesdale Stallion Young* Taieri Tom. This horse is a bright bay, 5 years old, stands 16 hands 3 inches high. He has taken two first prizes at Christchurch Shows, competing m large rings of good horses. Young Taieri Tom is by Taieri Tom dam Dot 11. Taieri Tom (bred by Mr James Shand, Otago, m 1875) by Sir Colin (imp.); dam Young Nancy, by Glasgow Geordie (imp.); second dam Nancy (imp.) His dam Dot 11., by Heather Jock ; Dot 11. out of Dot, by Sir Walter Scott; Dot's dam, an imported Tasmanian mare. terms : Season, £3; payable January 1, 1893. Guarantee, £4 ; £2 to be paid on January 1, 1893, and the balance when the mare proves m foal. Groomage fee, 6s ; pay able at first service. For further particulars, apply to A. SAUNDERS, Groom m charge ; Or, W. WHEELBAND, Proprietor, 10 5 Rangitata Traffic Bridge Hotel.



THE STUD. SEASON, 1892. rO TRAVEL THIS SEASON In the Districts of LONGBEACH, WILLOWBY, FLEMINGTON AND ASHBURTON, The American Standard Bred Trotter General Tracey, General Tracey is by Berlin—dam Jenny Tracey (imported), and he is full brother to Kentucky. His dam was im ported from America by the late Mr Robert Wilkin; and General Tracey's pedigree shows his descent from the very best strains of American trotting blood. Terms—Service, £5 ss. ALSO, Xerxes. Hackney stallion, by Bundoora—dam Xantha, by Blood Royal—dam Emma, Mr Mallock's well known tnoroughbred mare. Terms—Service, £3 3s. All mares grazed free until January 2, 1893. Every care taken but no responsi bility. For further particulars, apply to Grooms m Charge; or, J. C. N. GRIGG, 10§12 Longbeach. TO STaND THIS SEASON AT ASH BCRTON, The Imported Carriage Stallion, Viscount.



pHRTSTCHUROH BREWERY AND OV Mr H3 ZANDER, ASHBURTON ON DRAUGHT AT THE SOMERSEI HOTEL, ASHBURTON, THE TINWALD HOTEL, TINWALD AND RAILWAY HO T^E L} WIN3LOW Perkin Warbeck 11. WILL STAND THIS SEASON AT GROVE FARM, TINWALD. PERKIN WARBE9K 11., is by Per kin Warbeck (imp.), Miss Kate (imp), by Adventurer—Sporting Life, Miss Kate is the dam of Antelope, Sultan, and Prime Warden. Perkin Warbeck 11. is sire of Lady Zet land, and other good performers, and has eft a lot of good stock about this district. For further particulars apply to MR F. LEWIS, Tinwaldj 93123 Or, -ffroMjp m ffhftrg.t^ TO TRAVEL the ASHBURTON and SURROUNDING DJFTRIOTS, 'The Pure bred Entire, Vanquisher, Eight years old, sire Young Vanquisher (imp), dam Tibbie, by Prince Royal. For full pedigree and particulars of prizes see cards. Terms —Season, £3 10s payable 2nd January, 1893. Guarantee, £5, payable Ist September, 1893, Groomage fee, ss, payable first service. Jfares changing hands to be paid for as se#§w maves. JQftN SMALL. Proprietor, Meadow Ban}? Farm, T^wajd P.Q.



s.HAivimra a Co., LIMITED BREWERS oir the FAVOURITK CHRTSTCHUKOH SPARKLfNW PALE & BITTER ALES TO BB OBTAINED Kf HOGSHEADS, BARRELS AND KILDERKINS,



AGENT FOR THE New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Company, Ld. Union Fire and Marine Insurance Company. Howard's Digging Ploughs, Cooper's Sheep Dip. Sutherland's Manurv vcc. JOHN G. EESTELL, In conjunction with the mw ZEAX.Airn ioai * kek> cAJiTiiiX A«Enrcir co,, i>d. JOHN R BLAND, Aiactioneer. Vuctioneers, Wool Brokers, Land and Financial Agents, &c, are prepared to transact Farm and Station Business on the most favorable terms. WOOL. WOOL, WOOL. » LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES MADE AGaTNST ENSUING ULIPS. Commission on Advances, and at the LOWEST CURRENT RATES OF INTEREST



154, Hbeefoed Street, Christcbtrch. AUCTIONEERS AND COMMISSION AGENTS For the Sale of Stock, Wool, Skins, Hides, Grain, or other Produce. LAND and STATIONS valued and sol either by Auction or Private Treaty. Will attend Addington Market weekly. Ashburton and Tinwald every alternate Tuesday. Kirwee and Darfield monthly. CLEARING SALES m Town or Country Will receive prompt attention. MR ROBERT JEFF will attend feo the Receiving and Delivery of Stock en trusted to us for Sale at the Ashburton and Tinwald Yards. Postal Address— ROBERT JEFF, Tinwald. J.T. FORD, Auctioneer. _ JOHM O. RESTELIi, GRAIN & WOOL STORES WEST STREET, ASHBURTON. GRAIN MERCHANT, SHIPPING, FINANCIAL & COMMISSION AGENT, &o. CASH PURCHASEE 0* WHEAT, BARLEY, OATS RYEGKASS SEED, etc. COMMODIOUS STORAGE AT , CURRENT RATES. ALWAYS ~ON SALE— Cornsacks, Woolpacks, Twine, Super phosphates, Pearl-Guano, General Farm and Station Stores, &c. Cape Barley, Grass, Clover, Turnip and other Seeds of the best quality, AT LOWEST CHRRENT PRICES.



LLEWJb2IL.LYJ\ OWEN, TEACHER OF MUSIC PRACTICAL AND THEORETICAL, BEGS to announce that he has a few vacancies for pupils. Tinwald and Allenton visited. Box 37. 9 13 J.T. FORD & CO "VI"BW ZEALAND WOOL SCORES. iM (Late R, Wilkin and Co.),



Lost! Lost!! Lost!!! , \ FARMER cannot tell how much I "^^ grain, time, and temper he will j lose if he does not have his binders re- I paired m time for the coming harvest. / Take Time by the Forelock and have i them done at once, so that you may reap j A LIBEKAL BEWAKD for your past labours. Also bear m mind that your TRACTION ENGINES and COMBINES need looking to. For the e?e<?u|bion of such repairs THE ASH BURTON MACHINE WORKS and BRASS FOUtfPRY are well equipped with FJRST CLASS J^EN and MACHINERY. ' J «£3T Note fche Address. -^G AM KRON STREET, near the POST OFFICE. rhos. F. Itilu orth, PROPRIETOR,



WOOL SEASON, 1892-93. -VTT B ARE PREPARED TO MAKE LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES FBEE OF COMMISSION UPON ALL WOOL PLACED IN OUR HANDS FOR SALE AT ASHBURTON OR ELSEWHERE] Our Stores being commodious and well lighted, vie can offer special advantages for the proper display of WOOL. ALL LOTS, large or small, will be carefully valued prior to the sale, j and vendors may depend upon our obtaining highest prices for their CLIPS. ANY iWOOL* remaining unsold at Ashburton will be properly packed and delivered into trucks free of all charges to the vendor. THE DATES OF OUR SALES WILLIBE;DULY;aDVERTISBID. _i WOOLPACKS, TWINE, OIL, &c, SUPPLIED AT LOWEST OI7URENT BATES FEIEDLANDER BROS



rallin ROBERT MURRAY*/o^ fP'w^SJl PBACTICAIi tn cCI#M i^S§Wr Watcb and Clock <j£|?5§S5SS5S* MAKEE. GOLD AND SILVERSMITH, <fee, EAST STREET. TH WE just landed direct from London a magnificent assortment of high-class Twenty.one Day MARBLE CLOCKS, which, with the large stock already on hand, enable? me to show a Variety of Elegant Design* UNEQUALL&D UN CANTERBURY. SPECIALLY LIBERAL TERmTeXTENDED TO PRESENTATION COMMITTEES, &o. A Beautiful Selection of DIAMOND a"nd~o°ther GEM RINGS ; DIAMOND GOODS of all descriptions; WEDDING and KEEPER RINGS. STERLING SILVER and E.P. WARE, FANCY GOODS, &c, Suitable for Wedding and Birthday Presents, &c, PROMPT ATTENTION GIVEN TO COUNTRY ORDERS BY POST OR TELEGRAPH.



FURNITURE CARPETS FURNITURE CARPBTS •PITP.WTTTTTITP 'JARPETS FURKITUK*. EgTABLISfIEDOVERAQUARTBRO P:A CENTURY. „.___, FURNITURE CARPET. WTTRNITURE "" CARPETS GOOD,|ARTISriC, INEXPENSIVE. rAT? PFTS FURNITURE OARPfcIS FURNITURE CARPET BEFORE YOU BUY PARPFTS FURNITURE CARPETS FURNITURE FURNITURE CARPETS FURNITURE CARPETS CARPETS FURNITURE . CARPETS Oo not fail to visit FURNITURE TinTTm El OARPETS FURNITURE . CARPETS Hia extensive Showrooms contain FURNITURE " CARPETS .THE BEST ASSORTMENT OF ALL KINDS FURNITURE TaTpfm<3 . CARPETS OF DOMESTIC REQUISITES „.„„«,,« FURNITURE CARPETS to be found m n A p P vT<* FURNITURE , , CARPETS Mew Zealand. FURNITURE CARPETS 7zz: ™«™ m mmm °zz FURNITURE HORKSj CARPETS FURNITURE CARPETS HIGH STREETS FURNITURE CARPETS OHRISTCHURCH. FURNITURE CARPETS FURNITURE CARPETS FURNITURE CARPETS



Oaten Sneaf CHaffi T HAVE FOR SALE, PRIVATELY, A LARGE LINE OP J GOOJ) QUALITY I OATEN SHEAF CHAFF j AT PRICES CONSIDERABLY REDUCED, CRUSHfib *>*S!S, BRAN., SHARPS, ETC. John ft. Resell



A W. H. Collins & Co. A. RE Making Bona FMe SEDUCTIONS m COOKING RANGES, REGISTER GRATES, FENDERS, and FIREIRONS. i NEW STOCKS of Pans, Churns, Milk Buckets, Skimmers, Mangles, Brush ware, Farm and Garden Tools, Lawn Mowers. Also,—New Stocks of TINWARE ot every description. » We hold the Largest and most Complete Stocks of BUILDIN G MATERIALS m the County, OUR PAINTING AND PAPERHANGING DEPARTMENT is under the personal supervision of Mr J. R. Chapman, and every description of Paints supplied BIRCH TIMBER ATBg 6d PER lOOf*, Newcastle, Westport, Mount Somers and Malvern Coal. W. H. COLLINS & GO. MERCHANTS AND IMPORTERS. =r-*V: — • mid /Royal Insurance Company. AGENTS FOR| Gr £ y y alley q^ Company.