SPORTING

ASHBURTON RACING CLUB.

AUTUMN MEETING.

The following are the acceptances and entries for the first day a races :— Ashburton Hurdle Handicap, of 40 soys. Two miles. St. lb. I »*>. N>- Clarence ... 11 13 Spurned ... 9 5 Magpie ... 11 5 ' Upset ..9 0 Ashbtjrton Stakes, of 2 soys each, with 100 soys added, For two and three-year olds. Five furlongs. i Saracen ... 10 0 Persuasion ... « 0 Warfington... 9 7 Taranna ... 7 2 Rosfchill ... 9 7 Erriugton -72 Tahunga ... 811 j Nbthirby High Weight Handicap, of 35 ■ov§. One mile and a quarter. • Aquariu* ...1112 Master Royal 10 2 Quibble ...11 2 Sherwood ... 10 2 Erin.go-Bragh 11 0 Inwder ... 1« 0 GilUe .„ 10 11 i AiHßtmiOlC AtTCMK HAHDICiF, Of 65 WTi. One mile and a h»U. Liberator .„ 811 Crown Jewel 7 8 Cajolery ... 8 3 Awnrua Rose 7 6 Retina ... 712 Lord Zetland 7 4 Vogengang ..7 9 Speoton ... 6 7 Novel Race, of 30 tora. Four furlongs. Hanlon *Jy»w^ ' White Squ»tl / (*nT Fawn '" ' The Diver Bantridae Jack(Hampton'a) Cheater Ud ...... LadjSitylei Clyde J^ DißT»iof Wm/her Handicai 1, ol 35 >ov». One mile. Aquarius ...10 2 Warrington... 9 0 Quibble ... 9 6 Malachi ... 8 7 Frivolity ... 9 4 Invader ... 8 2 Flting Hajcdioap, of 35 soys. Six furlongi. Lady Zetland 9 0 Lord Aston ... 7 4 RoßehiU ... 712 Langley ... .6 12 Maria Martin 7 5 Tornado ... 6 7 Roseguard ... 7 6

LATEST CABLE NEWS.

HOME AND FOREIGN

MR FRVW ASSOCIATION.

(Received May 8,10.45 a.m.)

OBITUARY.

London, May 7. Sir James Anderson, managing director of the Eastern Telegraph Company.

BRITISH TRADE.

Last month's imports showed a de crease of £2,750,000 and exports of £1,250,000. I

DAVITT BANKRUPT.

Mr Michael Davitt has been ad judged a bankrupt for non-payment of the costs in the North Meath election petition case.

FRENCH FINANCES.

Pakis, May 7. It is estimated that the French budget for 1894 will show a deficit of 121,000,000 francs (£4,840,000.)

(Received M«iyß, 11.30 a.m.)

THE GERMAN ARMY BILL.

Berlin, May 7. The Reichstag rejected the Army Bill by a majority of forty-eight. Crowds filled the streets and cheered heartily when the news became known. The excitement is described as equal to that after the first battle of the Franco-German war in 1870. The Emperor immediately dissolved Parlia ment, and ordered a general election.

AUSTRALIAN.

(Heceivad M*v 8. 11.30 a.m.)

POLITICAL.

Brisbane, May 8. Fifty-two n?embe» out of seventy two are now returned. The state of parties so far is—Ministerial thirty four, Opposition five, .Übor seven, Independent six.

LABOUR MATTERS.

[fbr press association.]

London, May 6. During *b« disturbances at Hull, the police used their batons freely, and several Unionists, who were attacking the free laborers, were injured before order was restored. The employers hare consented to re open parleying with the Hull strikers. Mr C. H. Wilson, M.P., threatens to transfer his vessel* to the Norwegian flag should the men continue the dis-

THE WEATHER.

STATION.

The following is the Meteorological May 7, 1893:-,

Pretty children are advertised for to take p*rt 5n " Hans the Boatman,." , • At the settling of the Ashburton Trotting Club the following stakes were paid overt— A. G. Holmes, £39 18a; J. Gaskin, £38; T Tilson, £28 10s; G. Morrison, £20 18s; P. Devane, £19; A. Dale, £4 15s; J. Butler, £2 17s; A. O'Neill, £2 17s. w f*A. number of unemployed interviewed Mr Tregear, secretary to the Department of LalbWr, on Saturday morning at Christ churcfe, and represented that they were not hwhmen, consequently they were ■unable f *ccept the work provided by the .jQovernmenfc *t Chasland and Cathna Xivir. Mr Tregear wired to Wellington to tiod out if there was any possibility of pick .and shovel work being commenced on the Cheviot Estate at once, but received a reply that though the surveys were being com pleted, and the road laid out by engineers with all expedition, the work would not be isufficiently advanced for road parties. Mr \ Tregear has left for Wellington to endeavour 4to push on matters bo as to provide work for v|he most deserving cases,^ A meeting of the Committee of the Ash- Wrv'on football Club was held on Saturday evening- A considerable amount of corres oondejice was read and dealt with. It was decided «n their request to play Union iTimarul <•» May 24, and to apply for a close Sy "rSPoViA-. The Christchurch first fifteen having a bye on May 24, "he Secretary V« initructed to get them to come down and pl»7 °* ■$** da*f- &>** members having txptemd »n»bihty to get SSys it was decided that all wiafeng them Jhoufd send in their names to the Secretary. The Picking of the first fifteen was left over tmXursday, and th« folio wing were p.cked to represent the second in their matck yith Timaru on that date: —F«H back, H. Stewart; three-quarters,Mfttson, Purchase, Curtis; halves, Knight, Lavery: fotvaj-ds, Clark, Scotc, Heffold, Page, J. Lewjs, &■ Price, A. Orr, Conter, Pritchiard*t

T\hE ASHBUBTON GITAKPtATN: MONDAY, MAY 8, 1803.



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117* 108 --89*

Pine, S.JE. Showers N.E. Overca«t> 8.8. Slight Shower* S.E. Bain, S.E. Rain, E. Fine, M-.W.

Thursday... Friday ... Saturday ... Sunday ...

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106 --85' 95" 126'



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The Best Dressing c 3 RVCD'C ■9 HI Lll 0 m Jul mm MX ID ■PI) VIGOR ■UsSJllßi^i Prevents the hair from ■^^ojgg^^4 becoming thin, faded, Hfe. It cures Itching humors, and keeps the salp cool, moist, and healthy. Tte base of Ayer's Hair Vigor is a refined and delicate fluid which does not soil or be come rancid by exposure to the air, and which is as (perfect a substitute for the oil Ayer's Hair Vigor Q PREPARED BT _. fcJ.C.AYERICO,,Ioiwn,m < t. t M.S.A. AST Beware of cheap imitations. The name—Ayer—ls prominent on the wrapper and Is blown in the class on the bottom of each of our bottles. *- - ' ■ ' — Public Not to pa WANTED, twenty pretty children (boys and girls under twelve) to tske part in " Hans the Boatman," on Wednesday evening ab the Oddfellows' Hall. Apply at the Hall at four o'clock to-morrow (Tuesday) afternoon. 5 70 LOST- ~~~~~ LOST IN ASHBURTON, a German Collie Sheep Dog ; two wall eyes ; about eight months old. Reward at A. J. Kelly's Central Hotel. 5 68 PRINCE ALBERT TEMPERANCE HOTEL. Mrs Ranger ~T)EGS to announce that she has GIVEN UP THE DINING ROOMS, BURNETT STREET, And concentrated her business as above. Thanking old Customers for their patronage, she trusts they will continue their favors. Well Furnished Bed and Sitting Rooms. Hot, Cold, and Shower Baths. MEALS AT ALL HOURS. MRS RANGER wilt continue to cater for banquets, balls, weddings, and parties. Cutlery on hire. s*ll »——■*■—■—^^fsg*!' ■■T t^t— * *+ Sporting. AISHBURTON K/ACIFG (JIUB, AUTUMN MEETING. WEDNESDAY and THURSDAY, MAY 10 and 11, 1893. Handicapper—J. Cresswell. Starter—S. Powell. 1 FIEST DAY. I—Ashbukton Hurdle Rage Handtcap, of 40 boys ; second horse 5 soys from the stake. Two miles. Nomination, 1 soy; acceptance, 10s 2—Ashburton Stakes, of 2 soys each, with 100 soys added ; second horse 10 soys from the stake. For two and three year olds. Five furlongs. Closed with 17 subs. Sweep (2 soys), by 9 p.m., on Saturday, April 15, 1893 3— Netherby High Weight Handicap, of I 35 soys ; second horse 5 boys from the I stake. One mile and a quarter. Mini | mum weight, lOst. Gentlemen riders. Nomination, 15s ; acceptance, 15s 4—ASHBtfBTON Autumn Handicap, ef 65 boys; second horse 5 soys from the ■take. One mile and a half. Nomina tion, 1 soy ; acceptance, 1 soy s_Novel Race, of 30 soys. Weight, Bst. Half a mile. Entry, 10s 6—District Welter Handicap, of 35 soys; second horse 5 soys from the stake. One mile. Nomination, 15s; accept ance, 15s 7— Flying Handicap, of 35 soys; second horse 5 soys from ihe stake. Three quarters of a mile. Nomination, 15s; acceptance, 15s SECOND DAY. I—Midland Hurdle Race Handioa*, of 35 soys; second horse 5 soys from the stake. One mile and a half. Nomina tion, 15s; acceptance, 15s 2—Grand Stand Handicap, of 60 soys; second horse 5 soys from the stake. One mile and a quarter. Nomination, 1 soy ; acceptance, 1 soy 3—Wakanui Handicap, of 35 soys; second horse 5 soys from the stake. District horses only. One mile and a quarter. Nomination, 15s ; acceptance, 15s 4_Nubsery Handicap, of 30 soys; second horse 5 soys from the stake. Five fur longs. For two and three-year-old dis trict horses, and horses that have been or are eligible for Ashburton Stakes. Nomination, 15s; acceptance, 10s. s—Disposal Stakes, ot 30 soys. Weight, •st. Three-quarters of a mile. Entry, 6—o?bn Welter Handicap, of 35 aovs ; i second horse 5 soys from the stake. One mile Nomination, 15s { accep tance, 15s 7—Harvest Handicap, of 35 soys; second horse 5 boys from the stake. District horses only. Three-quarteis of a mile, jjfomuiation, 15s; acceptance, 15s winner of any sandicaP after *£« publication of the weight*, t9 carlT 7lbß extra. , A district horse shall mean any horse that has been commonly resident in the district I between the Road Board districts of Mai' | vern, East and South Malvern, Lake Coleridge, Courtenay, and the Ellesmere Racing district on the north, and ths Wai taki river oa the south, from the dividing range to the sea, from January 22,1893, and up to the date of the meeting, andowned by a person who haß resided in the said district during the same period. Nominations 9 p.m., SATURDAY, April 15.1893. ... Handicaps for first day's races on or about April 29. Handicaps for the second day's races at or about eight o'clock in the evening of the first day'sr acing. AcceptaHcea for the first day's Handicaps and Entries for Novel Race, 9 p.m., SATURDAY, May 0. Acceptances for second day's Handicaps and Entriesi for Diflfosal Stakes nob later than 10 o clock m /:■- ■ :'.' ■ . • Secretary." j ~the"ashburton~guardian. From and after the 30th November, 1889 the terms of Subscription to this journal will be as follows, viz:— If PAID IN ADVANCE. p»r Quarter ... 6s 6d, by post, 9s 6c , Half-year... 12s 6d, by post, 18s 6( Year ... 24s od, by post 37s Od IF BOOKED. per Quarter ... 7s £<*» by post, 10s 9( Half-year... 15s Od, by post, 21s 6d " Year ... 30a ')«!, by posi, 43s Od Birth Marriage, and Death Notices, if raidtoi at the thus of insertion, 2s 6d, 2 booked, 4fl *«$, Stomps may be sent as piymeß* '



Mr lfred HaiviSon ( FIUD \Y, MAY 12. 2 o'clock [ ALFRED HARRISON, instructed by Signiore Bitossi, will sell by Public Auction at hie rooms— ITALIAN MARBLE CARVINGS, Vases, Jugs, Mosaic Tables, Fruit Stands, Watch Stands, Jewellery Cases, Frames, Statuettes, etc. ' These beautiful Carvings are guaranted hand work, and will be on view for three days before sale. Without Reserve. ALFRED HARRISON, 5§34 Auctioneer. ~~~Frledlaiider" Bros. TUESDAY, MAY 9 1893. ASHBURTON SALEYARDS. WE SHALL OFFER at the above fixture,— 1 nnn F°ur*tootn freezers. FRIEDLANDER BROS. R, FRIEDLANDER, 5t66 Auctioneer. FOR SALE. $44 ACRJE FARM at Ashburton Forks. SATURDAY, MAY 13, 1893. 11TESSRS FRIEDLANDER BROS. Jj/A. under instructions from Messrs Toolan and Johnston, will sell by Public .Auction on above date, at Mi Bullock's Arcade, the farm now in the occupation of Mr James Johnston, situated in the Ashburton Forks, comprising — &AA ACRES of good grazing and H^^tt cropping land, subdivided into nine paddocks and all in English grass. This farm »s for absolute sale, on ac count of pre&ent owners wishing to dis solve the existing partnership. Full particulars on application. Sale at 11.30. R. FRIEDLANDER, 5§45 Auctioneer, UNRESERVED SALE OF THOROUGHBRED STOCK THURSDAY. MAY 11, 1893. MESSRS FRIEDLANDER BROS., under instructions from Mr Max Friedlander, will sefl by Public Auction at Bullock's Arcade, Asbburton, on the above date, the lollowing Thoroughbred Horses:— ROSEBLOOM, eh g, 4yrs—Burlington —Roseiale (in training). COINAGE, br g, St George-Artemus. Ch Filly, 3 years—Cadoean—Mwitana. Ch Gelding, 3 years—Veto -Flatter. Br Filly, 2 years — Stoneyhurst- Flatter. Ch Filly, 2 years -Stoneyhurst—Fable. Br Filly, 3 years—Fusilier—Fable. Ch Cole, yearling—Chainshot— Flatter. Br Colt, yearling—Chainshot—Fable. Sale at 11 a.m. sharp. R. FRIEDLANDEK, 5*46 Auctioneer. ASHBURTON COUNTY" COUNCIL. ~V ("OTICE is hereby given that at a _Ol Special Meeting of the "above Council, heid on the 7th day of April, 1893, a Resolution was adopted to make a Special Order, altering the Boundaries of the Wakanui Road District and the Upper Ashburton Road District, and that such Resolution will be submitted foi confirmation at a meeting of the Council to be held on FRIDAY, the 2nd day of June, 1893, at 11 o'clock in the forenoon. The proposed Special Order, if passed, will take effect upon the same being gazetted according to law. A Copy of the proposed Special Order^ is deposited at the Office of the Council/ Baring Square, Ashburton, and is open for public inspection during office hours. By Order, ! F. MAINWARING, Clerk. Ashburton, May 6, 1893. 5 67 i~~~ NOTICE. ~~" SPECIAL BANK PART-HOLIDAY. PURSUANT to the terms of the Banks, and Bankers Act, 1880," and the " Banks and Bankers Act Amend ment Act, 1882," THURSDAY, the 11th day of May, 1893, from 12 o'clock noon, is hereby appointed a Special Bank Part- Holidny, at the Ashburton and Rakaia ; Offices of the undermentioned Banks :— I For the Union Bank of Australia, Ld.i> G. E. TOLHURST, Resident Inspector. For the Bank of New SoiUh Wales, GILBERT KING, Acting Inspector., For the Bank of Australasia, E. W. MORRAH, Inspector. For the Bank of New Zaaland, J. M. BUTT, EJS9 For the General Manager, STEAM CHAFF CUTTING AND CBUSHING. G"EORGE OsBORNjB Bego to announce that he is PREPARED TO CUT CHAFF AND CRUSH GRAIN IN ANY QUANTITY He uses Messrs Andrews .and Beaven's best Canterbury Chaffcutter, and their crusher with latest improvements, and can therefore guarantee giving every satis action. Orders may be left with MR GUDSELL, Tinwald; Or, GEORGE OSBQRNE, 3*5 , Willowby. if-v .^_________ -~— . W. J. BUSH ANB CO TVISTILI.EKS and IMFCBTEBB or ESSENTIAL OILS k FRUII ESSENCES SOLUBLE ESSENCES i For Aerated Water Manufactureral Ejrtra Super Lemon, which is double the Sfcrengjbf of Ordinary Oommereisl QuaUtiea.



j Fntertainments. ADDFELLJ VV S' HAL L* TO-NICHTrTO-NICHT. POSITIVELY FOUR NIGHTS ONLY. MONDAY,~TTJESDAY, WEDNESDAY AND THURSDAY, May 8, 9, 10, and 11. KBinssi>T'«. JPauntJeroy Dramatic AND " ' j ■. ■; '■ • Comedy Company. Under the Management <Jf MrJ. J. Kennedy (Organised; 1890.) IS LEGITIMATE ARTISTES IS Grand Opening Night, MONDAY, MAY 8. The Celebrated Spectacular and Military Drama, in a Prologue and Three Acts, Entitled CURRKNT CASH ! CURRENT CASH!! CURRENT CASH!! New Music. New Appointments. New Costumes and Scenery. TUESDAY, MAY 9. The Late Dion BoucicauH's Celebrated Irish Drama, CON THE SHAUGHRAITN. WEDNESDAY, MAY 10. First Race Night. The Celebrated Musical Comedy Drama, in Three Acts, HANS, THE BOATMAN. THURSDAY, MAY 11. Positively last night of Season. The late H. J. Byron's Famous Corned y, in Three Acts, OUR BOYS. Box Plan for Reserve Seats at Mr H. Fried lanier's, Tobacconist. Day Sale at Mr M'Gregor's, Tobacconist. Prices of Admission~3s. 2s, and Is. 5W7 J. A. MONTGOMERY, Agent. Tenders. turnips"foe sale. mENDERS invited for 24 acies good JL turnips, and 19 acres grass at Waterton. Tenders close on SATUR DAY, May 13, to EVAN D*VIES, 5*62 t Waterton. ~~ MR T. BULLOCK. £37 10s.—Capital Building Site, fronting Alford Forest Road, being Lot 31, containing half an acre and two and a-half perches. X^fyPxCiCi Special sum to lend *on l&<Z t O\J\J» re ally first class free hold security at six per cent per annum. Apply T. BULLOCK. lilewellyn Owen. nnHE New Term commences May 17. PIANOFORTE, SINGING AND HARMONY. ARCADE CHAMBERS. (Dances not attended.) 4 215 RE MOUNT SOMERS COLLIERY. ALL outstanding accounts of monies due to me for coal purchased prio to 31st March, MUST BE PAID before APRIL 11, otherwise they will be sued for without further notice. CUTH. B. KNIGHT, ASHBURTON. THE NEW ZEALAND SHIPPING COMPANY'S LINE. REDUCED FARES FROM LON DON TO NEW ZEALAND. A RRANGEMENTS can be made /v_ with the Agent-General in London to procure passages by the above line at the following greatly reduced rates :— Second Saloon f2B 0s Intermediate ... £18 18a Third Claaa "... £13 0s For further particulars fepply at offices of MILES <Sr. CO., Limited, 5 21 Ashburton and Rakaia. ASHBURTON COUNTY COUNCIL. ELECTORAL ROLLS FOR 1893. NOTICE is hereby given that COPIES of the ELECTORAL ROLLS of the various Ridings in this County, to gether with the DEFAULTERS' LISTS, are on view at the following places from the 27th APRIL. 1893, to the 15th MAY, 1893, viz:— Rangitata Riding— Rangitata Road Board Office, Lisjaore. Mount Somkks— Mount Somers Road Board Office, Mount Somers. Mount Hutt— Mount Hutt Road Board Office, Methven. South Rakaia — South Rakaia Road Board Office, South Rakaia. Ashburton— Longbeanh Road Board Office, Willowby, Uppab Ashburtojn - Mr Marsden's Store, Alford Foretit road. Wakanui— Schoolhouse, Wakanui. Copy of the said Rolls and Defaulter's lists can also be seen at the Council's Offices, Ashburton. By Order. F- MAINWARING, Clerk. Ashb«rton, April 25, 1893. 4+212 u.s.s. Co. ; |^j|^i u.s,s c@. I 'if': -: UmON STEAMSHIP COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND. STEAMERS SAIL from LYTTEL TON AS UNDER: For Wellington—Monday, Tuesday, Wed nesdw, Thursday, **d Saturday, Nelson—Tuesday and Saturday. Auckland—Monday and Thursday. Sydney—Every Second Thursday. Dunedin—Tuesday and Friday. Melbourne—Tuesday. For particular! 1 apply to MILES & CO., LTD. Afeitofo* Ashburtoil



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Watches and! Wa'cheg and Watches, CLOCKS AND CLOCKS. . J? : .fij^£ ROBERT MURRAY* JL ■ i HJJSfj_*lill HOEOLOGIST AND DIRFCT IMPORTER trTjplFH ' jsßiiSlsß WATCHES,* CLOOKB, l^^^^j JEWELLERY, AND MATERIAL. AN Unrivalled Stock of Watches and Clocks of all descriptions, including tht latest and most improved specimens of horological-ltUlobtainable, Non 1 Magneti_»ble Watctes, Nf t affected by Eiectreitj, Ma«in«ti»m,> or Swift Running Machinery All Engineers, Mechanics, and Eleotrtoiann ahoald wear them. THE WATCH OF THE FUTURE, kept in Hunting and Crystal Cases, both of English and Foreign Manufacture. ROTHERAM'S WORLD-RENOWNED ENGLISH LEVER WATCHES. All descriptions of Timekeepers. Jewellery, Ac, made to order on th_ premises. Over 45 years of English and Colonial experience. Repairs, effected with an aim to lasting satisfaction. ALL WORKS AND SALES GUARANTEED. __________________.- _ t William Patching* EAST STREET SOUTH, IT AS ALWAYS IN STOCK- Tents—Calico, Duck and Drill; _*rpaalins, Dray and Rick Covers (all sizes/, Oilskin Clothing, , Manilla Rope (half inch to five inches), Wire Rope, Plough, Garden and Fishing Lines, Iron and Wooden Blocks, Belting, Seaming and Hop* ing Twine, Pig Nets, Horse Covers (all qualities), Tents and ta&rquees or* hire, from 12 z 24 to 26x60. . ■ STEPHENS BROS~ Market House. w „ . —JUST LANDED 150 Cases Kerosene. Light of the Age. AND 100 Case* Zurlile Kerosene. Best Oil Procurable. AS there ia a possible rise in the price, we would advise our .Cus tomers to make EARLY PURCHASES. Stephens Bros, Market House. FOR EASTER. ARTISTI"c~DISPLAY OF EVERYTHING THAT IS NEW AND FASHIONABLE NOW EXHIBITED IN THE WINDOWS AT * "The Corner." OUR Home Buyers have sent a beautiful assortment of all the Newest and Prettiest Goods procurable. They have bought for cash, and have thus been able to secure the best Goods at the Lowest I"rices. Customers will have the foil benefit of buying as direct as it is possible from the manufacturers. LADIES who desire to be in the forefront of fashion and refined taste, with a due regard to economy, will find "THE CORNER" in closer touch with the fashion centres than ony other firm. THE SHOWROOM Is filled to overflowing with a Choice Stock of Hats and Bonnets, trimmed and uatrimmed, Mantles, Cloaks, Sealette Jackets (some with moat elegant braid and fur trimming), Ulsters, Pelisses, Feathers, Flowers, Fan, 40., &c., all marked at prices that cannot be beaten in New Zealand. THIS SHOW OF TWEEDS FOR LADIES' DRESSES is very fine and should be seen by everyone. We have bought two SPECIAL LINES of these Goods at Exactly HALF FRIGS ' and recommend them to special notice. New Flannelettes, Gloves, Ribbons, Embroideries, Quilts, Belts, Ac, in endless variety, CLOTHING fir Men and Boys, and BOOTS of all kinds imaginable, and of best make only, for Children, Ladies, and Men—offend at prices that defy competition. Call and see them. COME AND SEE THE WINDOWS ON SATURDAY NIGHT. GRAND ILLUMINATION. W. H, "COLLIER, • "The Corner." TTTB ABE PREPAKED TO SUPPLY FARMEUS WITH FIRST CLASS: . BOLLEH FLOUR AT /. ■. LOWEST CURRENT RATES, AND TO TAKE Tfl-EIR WHEAT Firsts or Seconds) IN EXCHANGE AT FULL MABKET VALUE. FRIEDI_ANX>ER BROS. . nj'TSi ARE PURCHASERS OF— WHEAT, OATS, BAELEY, AND ifcYEGRASS IN LARGE OK SMALL QUANTITIES, FRIEDLANDER BROS, 117 _S HAVE FOR SALE ALL DESCRIPTIONS OF SEED WHEAT, SEED OATS, & SEED BARNEY, MACHINE DRESSED IF DESIRED, ; CURRENT MARKET &ATE* i FRI&VLANDEB, £KOB.