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BROCKLEBANK’S TENT. A TALE OF UNFOUNDED ACCUSATION. “ Why don’t you go up, young man V ! says Mr. Mills one morning, as we stood cleaning our boots in the yard. (The landlord kindly provided brushes and blacking.) “ Because I’m waiting to hear where my friends are.” “Pooh, sir; never wait for friends in this country. Every day in town is a day lost. Every day there is so much gold sub tracted from the soil, and every day, con sequently, there is so much less left for new-comers. Why not go up next Thurs day in company with Baldwin and Fry 1 They are going to walk up to Bendigo, where your friends are. ” I ventured to point out to Mr. Mills that I knew scarcely anything of Messrs. Baldwin and Fry. “No more do I,” he retorted. _ “No body knows anybody in this delightful country. Baldwin doesn’t know Fry, Fry doesn’t know Baldwin. I know neither of ’em, except as members of the Duke cf York Harmonic Society. I have heard Baldwin say that he was first counterman to a grocer in the Kingsland Road —on that topic I have no certain information ; but I do know tlrot he sings a good song. He throws a pathos into that popular ditty— “ ‘ I had a dream, a happy dream,

I dreamt that I was free,’ which is worthy of a more refined atmos phere than that which usually exists in the parlor of the Duke of York. As for Fry, he is a Dickey Sam, as his tongue will inform you—father reported to be one of the first horse-dealers in Liverpool. Though reserved, and almost sullen in private life, Fry comes out well in a chorus. I allude especially to ‘ Landlord fill the flowing bowl,’ and ‘ A hunting we will go.’ Mr. Parker,” said this antipo dean patriarch of thirty, as he laid a friendly blacking-brush on my shoulder, “ I recommend you to go up with Bald win and Fry.” I think Mr. Mills was a good fellow, but too apt to judge human nature from the harmonic point of view. I shall not detail the history of that journey to Bendigo, whch occupied nearly a week, and which was full of adventures much pleasanter to talk about afterwards than to endure at the time. It is enough for me to state that Messrs. Baldwin and Fry soon began to quarrel with each other, and before the end of the journey was reached displayed towards each other sentiments of the most deadly hostility. I managed to keep on very good terr is with both, still it was scarcely pleasant to sit down to breakfast with two men who never opened their mouths except to snarl, and on one occasion proceeded to the extremity of hurling pannikins at each other’s heads. The hardships of hush-travelling lay bare weaknesses which a lengthened course of reunions might never discover. Upon the whole, I liked Baldwin better than Fry. To me he was exceedingly civil, whereas Fry was morose to both of us. As soon as we arrived on the outskirts of the famous Bendigo gold-fields, Mr. Baldwin announced his intention of part ing from us, as he had friends in a gully hard by. He took me aside, and said that I (with an emphasis on the pronoun) had always respected his feelings and treated him like a gentleman, which it could he plainly seen I was myself, in spite of my blue serge shirt. Alone we should have been as cosey as could be together, away from that surly brute of a Liverpool horse-corser ; and could 1 oblige him with the temporary loan of thirty shillings ? he had miscalculated the expenses of the road, and his funds were in the Union Bank at Melbourne. I was such a confiding youth in those days that I lent Mr. Baldwin the money without a qualm. He copied an address, which I gave him, very* carefully in his pocket book ; but though fifteen years have since elapsed I have never heard from him. Perhaps the perusal of this narrative may recall the circumstance to his memory. As for Fry, he was morose, horribly morose, but, I really believe thoroughly honest. After the parting with Baldwin, which he characterised as a good riddance of bad rubbish, we traversed numerous gullies and ranges in search of a man whom Fry knew. I may here observe that the aspect of the diggings was very different to what I had expected. Ex cept in the neighborhood of the Govern ment Camp, where the storekeepers’ tents, with their gay flags, presented the aspect of a country fair, there was none of the crowd and bustle which I had anticipated. The whole area of the gold-field was as large, perhaps as the area of London, and the auriferous valleys or hollows, which lay paralell like streets, were separated by wide undulating tracts of forest country. At length, just as it grew dark, we reached Iron Bark Gully, wearied and hungry. It was here that Fry’s friend lived, and, after numerous enquiries at all the digger’s tents we passed, we learnt that Brocklebank kept the Royal Liver Store, near the head of the gully. It was almost dark, and I tumbled down several times among the tree-stumps from sheer fatigue and weariness, when we reached Brocklebank’s establishment. It consisted of a large tent with boarded sides, and was quite a mammoth edifice compared with the tiny residential dwel lings which lay scattered around it. I felt very friendless and dispirited upon our arrival, for I could not reckon that Brocklebank would extend his friend ship to me as well as to Fry, and I had no fancy for sleeping alone out of doors wrapped in my blankets, though in com pany I had done so for several successive nights. On hearing Fry’s voice, Brockle bank came to the door of his tent, and I was at once prepossessed by his quiet, gentleman-likel appearance. He was a young man of twenty-four, with a pale, handsome face, and large, dark, expressive eyes. “ This,” said Fry, in a most ungracious way, pointing to me as if I was a cur-dog, “is a chap I came up the road with. I don’t know anything about him,” he added, in an audible whisper. “ Have you no friends on Bendigo?” asked Brocklebank kindly. “ None that I can find to-night,” I re plied, blushing like a school-girl, “but I hope to find them in a day or two.” Some whispered conversation took place between Fry and Brocklebank after this. “I must take the poor hoy in,” I heard the latter say. “ Well, don’t hold me responsible,” growled the former ; “ I know nothing of him.”

I don’t think Fry had any special animosity against me, it was merely his natural crustiness ; but I felt so angry with him that I could have rushed upon him and assaulted him on the spot. My wrath, however, was dissipated by Brocklebank saying in a pleasant voice— “ Come in, Mr. Parker, don’t be afraid; I can give you a shake-down, and as soon as I get a pot of tea ready you shall have sardines and soft bread, which I daresay will be a treat after the rough fare of the road.”

I slept that night like a dozen humming tops. Only those who have lain for several successive nights under the cold sky of a Victorian September, and have woke up drenched, perhaps, with rain, can appreciate the delight of a roof over head, albiet only a roof of canvas. Next morning, after breakfast, Fry rose, and addressing his fellow-townsman in his usual curt, morose style, said— * I’m off to Eagle Hawk” (this was a guily some two miles distant) “ to look

after ray mates. See you again to morrow. You’d best find your mates too,” he added, bestowing a parting glance on mo.

After the departure of surly Fry I breathed more freoiy, and felt less less an interloper. Nothing could be kinder than Brocklebank’s manner towards me; lie could not have treated me with more consideration if I had come recommended by bis most intimate friend, instead of being a mere waif and stray of the great Australian immigration. Although he was keeping a retail store, and selling glasses of lemonade, bottles of pickles, and digger’s boots to any chance passer-by, I learnt that he was a young man of highly respectable connections in Liverpool, the son of a Nonconformist minister, and that, like myself, he had been drawn out by a spirit of adventure. I presently asked him how I had better set about finding my friends. On hearing that I possessed no more special address than Bendigo, he shook his head, said that the diggings covered an enormous area, and that I might spend a month in visiting every gully in succession. I had better call at the post-office on the Camp, and ascertain if there was a letter awaiting me there. I went to the Camp, and enquired at the post-office. There was no letter for “Mr Frederick Parker, late of Watling Street, London.” I returned to Iron Bark Gully in rather a desponding frame of mind. I was heartily ashamed cf myself at the time for my low spirits, but I am not surprised now- that a lad of eighteen, who in London had been surrounded by attentive friends and relations, should feel rather lonely among the motley, self seeking herd of gold-hunters. I told Brocklebank of my ill fortune, and asked him what I had better do. “ Do nothing to-day,” he said kindly. “ You are tired with your week’s travell ing. Take it easy. You can make your self useful by helping me in the store. ” I was delighted at these words, and fell to work with alacrity. Before two hours had elapsed I found myself dis pensing slices of bacon at three shillings a pound, and assisting sturdy diggers, seated on a tree stump in front of the Royal Liver, to pull on refractory pairs of new boots. Our distinctive flag, bearing as its emblem the fabulous bird which forms the crest of the good town of Liver pool, waved gracefully overhead in the sunshine, and my spirits rose as I once more found myself of some use in the world. In those primitive days there was little coin current on the diggings. Miners paid for their stores in virgin gold just dug from the soil. Storekeepers made large profits by these transactions, for, owing to the insecurity of the roads, the value of gold was from five shillings to ten shillings an ounce lower on the diggings than it was in Melbourne. I forget the exact prices now, but I think that gold purchased on Bendigo in 1852 at three pounds five shillings and three pounds ten shillings an ounce, was worth three pounds fifteen in Melbourne. In these systematic days, when the smallest margin of profit attracts speculators to the most distant gold-field, such a differ ence seems almost incredible. Some of the storekeepers were sad rogues, and, not content with their fair profits, cheated the hard-toiling miners who visited their establishments by means of false weights and other devices ; but Brocklebank was, I am sure, thoroughly upright and honest in all his dealings. His plan of procedure when a gold transaction took place was at once business-like and simple. He weighed the gold carefully in his scales, and kept each parcel in a separate paper, with the name of the seller, and the date of the transaction, and the precise weight of the contents marked legibly upon it. All these packets were kept in a tin box, which at night was deposited in a little secret chamber under the flooring of the tent. I soon discovered that Brockle bank was much liked and respected by the surrounding population. Men would come in, and sell several ouuces of gold, take away only a few shillings’ worth of goods in exchange, and leave the balance in his hand to cover future transactions. “I can trust you Muster Brocklebank,” I heard a rough old digger say, “ and my gold’s a deal safer in your big store than in my bit of a shanty yonder.” As for myself, I felt highly pleased that Brocklebank should trust me—an entire stranger —so implicitly, and I resolved to work as zealously as I could in his service while under his roof, as a practical proof, of my gratitude. After the sun had set, and all work had been suspended for the day, three or four of the inhabitants of the adjacent tents strolled across to the Royal Liver Store, and sitting down in front of that estab lishment on a gigantic prostrate log, in one end of which a perpetual fire was burning, lighted their pipes, and pro ceeded to discuss tlie news of the day. The conversation was mostly of a monoto nous character, and referred chiefly to mining topics. How Tom’s new windlass had given way, how Harry had picked up a half-ounce nugget out of his “ wash dirt,” how Dick had tumbled down a thirty-foot hole while out ’pcssuming the previous night. I was much impressed with the decency and respectability of our visitors. Before I left England, and even after my arrival in Melbourne, I had pictured life on the diggings as an exis tence of wild excitement, where the per petual anticipation of fabulous gains, and the sight of lucky gamblers shovelling out the yellow metal, would keep the brain in a state of fever. In actual fact, Iron Bark Gully was a most prosaic, sober place. Men worked from six to six, and took it as coolly as navvies on piece-work, that is to say, they went at it with a will. Work over, they made their dampers, washed out their shirts and socks, or lounged round an open-air .fire, discussing the local gossip. Brocklebank, however, informed me in the course of the evening, when we were alone together, that the little community gathered together at the head of the Iron Bark Gully con sisted of exceptionally quiet and respect able people. Several of them came from South Australia, a colony which has always maintained a high reputation, and one or two of those standing by our log fire were substantial Adelaide tradesmen, who, having been smitten by the uni versal epidemic, had deserted their shops, and come to seek a speedier road to fortune.

One of these adventurers, a chemist and druggist from Rundle Street, Adelaide, took my fancy immediately, and we soon became very intimate together. He advised me to be in no hurry about begin ning gold-digging. There was plenty of time, and plenty of gold left in spite of all the croaking one heard. Then, by way of consoling me for my loneliness, he hinted that if, in a few days, I should be unable to find my friends and he thought it very likely that I might never find them—he would try and introduce me to some respectable mates. (to BE CONTINUED.)

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Business Notices. TO THE FARMERS OF THE ASH BURTON AND SURROUNDING DISTRICTS. CALL AT C. W. d uokwoeih ' s High Street, Christchurch, And Buy your GROCERIES. Really Good Tea, 20s. per box, full size. Extra Superfine, 235. per box, full size. Extra Superfine, 90s. per half chest. Quality guaranteed. All other Goods equally low. 465 g H, M. J ONES, Baking Square, LAW & COMMERCIAL STATIONER, BOOK AND MUSIC SELLER. Toys, Fancy Goods, Yiolins, Strings, Concertinas, &c. Magazines, English Papers, & Periodicals, by each Mail. Bookbinding Executed with Despatch A. J. WHITE’S STEAM CABINETMAKING AND FURNITURE ESTABLISHMENT, CHRISTCHURCH, Will be found one of the most convenient in New Zealand. THE Stock being so varied, that pur chasers may at once select any Article they can possibly require, suitable for any class of House. This will be found an IMMENSE ADVANTAGE TO COUN TRY CUSTOMERS Thus saving time, trouble and expense. 589 g james PRACTICAL TAILOR, East street, Ashburton. A good Stock of Tweeds and Cloths on hai d. Summer Goods open shortly. 172 RAKAIA ANNOUNCEMENT. G. A. VINCENT, PRACTICAL PAINTER, GLAZIER, PAPERHANGER, &c., Near Bank New Zealand, RAKAIA, BEGS to announce that he has com m enced Business in Rakaia, and all orders entrusted to him will receive prompt attention. 294 Medical. ENO’S FRUIT SALT. THE PHYSICAL BASIS OF LIFE. GOOD FOOD. How to enjoy good food that would other wise cause Bilious headache, disordered Stomach, Poisoned Blood, &c. —use ENO’S FRUIT SALT. . A NATURAL APERIENT. —EN Q’s BRUIT SALT, when taken with water, acts as a natural aperient, its simple but natural action removes all impurities, thus preserving and restoring health. If its great value in keep ing the body in health were universally known, no family should be without it. Fagged, weary, and worn OUT! ! ! Anyone whose duties require them to under go mental or unnatural excitement or strain— ENO’S FRUIT SALT is the best known remedy. It acts like a charm. It allays ner vous excitement, depression, aud the injurious effects of stimulants and too rich food. Its power in aiding the digestion is most striking. It also restores the nervous system to its proper condition (by natural mcansj. Use ENO’S FRUIT SALT. You cannot overstate its great value in keeping the blood pure and free from disease. ENO versus STIMULANTS. An in sufficient amount of exercise frequently deranges the liver. ENO’S FRUIT SALT is peculiarly adapted for any constitutional weak ness of the liver. A world of woes is avoided by those who keep and use ENO’S FRUIT SALT.—“AII our customers for Eno’s Salt would not be without it upon any consideration, they having received so much benefit from it.— Wood Brothers, Chemists, Jersey, 1878.” Every travelling trunk and HOUSEHOLD in the world ought to contain a Bottle of ENO’S FRUIT SALT, prepared from Sound, Ripe Fruit, as a Health giving, Cooling, Sparkling, and Invigorating Beverage for any Season. It is the best Pre ventive and Cure for Biliousness, Sick Head ache, Skin Eruptions, Impure Blocd, Fevers, Pimples on the Face, Giddiness Feverishness, Mental Depression, Want of Appetite, Sour ness of Stomach, Constipation, Vomiting, Thirst, &c., and to remove the effects of errors in Eating and Drinking. ENO’S FRUIT SALT.— From the Rev. Dr Hurst, Vicar of Collorly : —“ I have used your Fruit Salt for many years, and have verified your statements. The thanks of the public arc due to you for your unceasing efforts to relieve suffering humanity. Long may you live to be a blessing to the world.”



ENO’S FRUIT SALT.—“After suffering for nearly two and a half years from severe headache and disordered stomach, and after trying almost everything and spending much money without finding any benefit, I was recommended by a friend to try ENO’S FRUIT SALT, and before I had finished one bottle I found it doing me a great deal of good, and now I am restored to my usual health; and others I know that have tried it have not enjoyed such good health for years.—Yours most truly, Robert Humphreys, Post Office, Barrasford. ” Agents for New Zealand, ruis. INihW Z^HAL.A.I'SUf MESSRS. KEMPTHORNE, PROSSER, AND CO. TEEDMAN’S SOOTHING POWDERS CHILDREN CUTTING TEETH, CAUTION TO PURCHASERS. The value of this well-known Family Medi cine has been largely tested in all parts of the world, and by all grades of society, for upwards of FIFTY YEARS. Its well-earned exten sive sale has induced SPURIOUS IMITA TIONS, some of which in OUTWARD APPEARANCE so closely resemble the ori ginal as to have deceived many purchasers. The proprietor therefore feels it due to the public to give a special caution against the use of SUCH IMITATIONS. Purchasers are therefore requested carefully to observe the four following distinctive characteristics, without which none are genuine : Ist—ln every case the words JOHN STEEDMAN, CHEMIST, WALWORTH, SURREY, are engraved on the Government Stamp affixed to each packet. 2nd—Each Single Powder has directions for the dose, and the words, John Steedman, Chemist, Walworth, Surrey, printed thereon. 3rd —The name, Steedman, is always spelt with two EE’s. 4th —The manufacture is carried on solely at Walworth, Surrey. Sold in Packets by all Chemists and Medi cine Vendors. Sold by Kempthorke, Prosser and Co., FOR Auckland. 03c



Medical. For coughs, bronchitis, in- FLUENZA, COLDS, &c. J)OWELL’S BALSAM of ANISEED. fcOWELL’S BALSAM of ANISEED. >OWELDS BALSAM of ANISEED. THE Oldest and Most Effectual COUGH REMEDY. XTRAORDINARY TESTIMO NIALS. HER MAJESTY S GUN BOAT NETLEY. Wick, Scotland. Dear Sir, — Having had a most distressing and severe cough, which caused me many sleepless nights and restless days, I was recommended by his LORDSHIP the EARL of CAITHNESS to try your most invaluable Balsam of Aniseed, and I can assure you, with the first dose, I found immediate relief, even without having to suspend my various duties ; and the first small bottle com pletely cured me, therefore I have the greatest confidence in fully recommend ing it to the million. Signed, °W. LINZELL, H.M.G.B. NETLEY. OWELL’S BALSAM of ANISEED. Due de Montabor writes : “ Chateau de Moutabor, Aveyron. Sir, —Having suffered for some time from an obstinate cough, accompanied with fever, continuous head-aches, and sleepless nights, I resolved after having vainly tried several other medicines, to have recourse to your BALSAM of ANISEED. I cannot resist, sir, the desire of making you acquainted with the really marvelous results which I derived from it. From the first dose I felt great relief, the bad symptoms grew feebler, the irritation of the throat was calming down, and I recovered the sleep which had nearly left me. The third dose delivered me completely, and I am now completely restored to health. Receive, sir, with the expression of my gratitude the assurance of my distinguished sentiments. DUG DE MONTABOR.” POWELL’S BALSAM of ANISEED. “ Sir, I have for a long time suffered from a severe cough and tried all manner of remedies. Dr. Liberecht advised POWELL’S BALSAM of ANISEED ; it cured me after a few days. You are at liberty to use this letter in hopes that others may benefit by it.— I am, Sir, Yours. &c., ALBERT COUNT FOTOCKI.” •DOWELL’S BALSAM OF ANISEED. WILL LOOSEN the PHLEGM imme diately.—The Dean of Westminster’s Verger writes: “I was advised to try the Balsam of AnLeed ; I did, and have found great relief. It is most comforting in allaying irritation and giving strength to the voice.” Lionel Brough, Esq., the eminent actor, writes : I think it an invaluable medicine for members of my profession, and have always recommended it to my brother and sister artistes.” / ~pRULY an EXTRAORDINARY EX -1 PECTORaNT.—Mr. Edward M. Ullett, of Bury, Hunts., writes to Messrs. Palmer & Son, Ramsay :—“ Having been in the habit o using Powell’s Balsam of Aniseed for a great number of years, I have great pleasure in bear ing testimony to its incomparable effects as an expectorant. I always find a single dose gives immediate relief, and a small bottle effects a perfect cure.” OWELL’S BALSAM of ANISEED.— The effects of one tcaspoonful taken in a little water before going to bed is extraordinary. No family should be without it in the winter. Sold by Chemists and Medicine Vendors throughout the World, is x>£d and 2S 3d per per bottle ; a great saving in taking family bottles, ns each. Established over 50 years. Prepared only by THOMAS POWELL, Blackfriars Road, London. ASK for POWELL’S BALSAM of ANISEED



SOLD by all CHEMISTS and STORE KEEPERS. Observe the Trade Mark, “Lion, Net, and Mouse.” Wholesale Agents in the Australian and New Zealand Colonies -Elliot Brothers; Eyers & Solomon ; Felton, Grimwalde, & Co. ; P. and S. Falk, Faulding & Co. ; Rocke, Tompsit, & Co. ; Rosenthall & Co. ; Kempthorne, Prosser, & Co. ; S. Hoffenung & Co.; Hemmons, Laws, & Co. ; Berkley, Taylor, & Co. ; and all other wholesale houses. Proprietor— Thomas Powell, Blaekfriars Road London. KEATING’S WORM TABLETS, A PURELY VEGETABLE SWEETMEAT, noth in appearance and tasta, furnishing a most agreeable method of administering the only certain remedy for INTESTINAL or THREAD WORMS. It is a perfectly safe and mild preparation, and is especially adapted lor children. TESTIMONIAL. Medical Hall Gildersome, Nov. 28th, 1876. Mr. Keating, Dear Sir, —I think it nothing but my duty to inform you of the immense sale I have for your Worm tablets, which I may justly say is enormous, and in every case gives the greatest satisfaction. I have now in stock two bottles containing the Round Worms brought me during the last few days by customers, one Worm 40 yards long. I dare not be without the remedy.—yours respectfully, M. A. Walker. Sold in tins by all Chemists and Druggists Proprietor, THOS. KEATING, London, REWARD AND CAUTlON.—Whereas fraudulent imitations of this umsurpassed remedy have been sold, I hereby request any one knowing the vendor of the same to com municate with me, on conviction of the offender a liberal reward will be paid. 637 BUGS, FLEAS, MOTHS, BEETLES And all other Insects are DESTROYED by KEATING’S INSECT POWDER, which is quite harmless to domestic animals. In exterminating Beetles the success of this Powder is extraordinary, and no one need be troubled by those pests. It is per fectly clean in application. Ask for and be sure you obtain “ KEAT ING’S POWDER,” as Imitations are Noxious, and fail in giving satisfaction. Sold by all Chemists in Tins. is. & 2s. 6d. each 63c GRATEFUL—COMFORTIF G. BREAKFAST COCOA. “By a thorough knowledge of the natural laws which govern the operations of digestion and nutrition, and by a careful application ol -he fine properties of well selected cocoa, Mr. Epps has provided our breakfast tables with a delicately-flavoured beverage which may save us many heavy doctors’ bills. It is by tne judi cious use of such articles of diet, that a constitu tion may be gradually built up until strong enough to resist every tendency to disease. Hundreds of subtle maladies are floating arcund us, ready to attack wherever there is a weak point. We may escape many a fata shaft by keeping ourselves well fortified with puieblcod anti a properly nourished frame.” —The Chit Service Gazette. SOLD ONLY IN PACKETS LABELLED JAMES EPPS AND CO Homcepathic Chemists, London,



TO PRINTERS. MACHINE FOR SALE. For sale.— One Second-hand Double Demy Tape Printing MACHINE, in thorough working order, with rollers, moulds, &c., complete. This machine has been replaced [ by a Double Royal Wharfedale, which necessitates removal of the Double Demy ! Machine formerly used for printing the “Herald ” and “ Guardian,” for hand or steampower. Can be seen and all par ticulars obtained at our office. For a Country Office this Machine suits admirably, as it can easily be turned by hand, for which we have fitted a fly wheel and handle. Pbick £7O. WEEKS & DIXON. Ashburton, January 14, 1879 fXTANTED KNOWN—That Visiting VV Cards, plain or mourning, can be obtained printed in various styles, at the “ Herald ” and “ Guardian ” offices, near the Rai way Station



Business Notices. ear THIS ADVERTISEMENT SHOULD BE CAREFULLY READ AND RE MEMBERED BY EVERYONE IN TERESTED IN FENCING, THE PATENT OVAL SAMSON FENCE WIRE Has now been before the public for four years, and during that time 5,000 TONS HAVE BEEN SOLD, Giving very great satisfaction, in proof of which we hold numerous testimonials from well-known colonists ; and the demand is daily increasing to such an extent, that numerous spurious imitations have lately been introduced in the various markets of Australia and New Zealand, for the sole purpose of damaging the reputation of the Patent Oval Samson Wire. The Samson Wire Was patented and introduced four years ago in Victoria, New South Wales, Queensland, and New Zealand ; and the principal claim set fourth was its being made Oval to prevent fraud. Yet, in the face of these patents, firms—many of respectable standing —have, for the sake of a paltry commission, lent themselves to the intro duction of various spurious imitations, which render them liable to actions at law, and annoyance and disappointment to the users. We would point out to intending pur chasers that any person erecting Oval Wire Pences, other than the Patent Oval Sam son, renders himself liable for damages. The Patent Acts on this point are very explicit ; therefore, after this notice no excuse can be made. Wehave had instances brought under om notice where somepersonshave been so un principled as to mix the Spurious Oval Wire amongst the Patent Oval Samson in order to make a sale, and damage the the reputation of the genuine article. We have a great aversion to take legal proceedings in this matter, but shall be compelled to, in self-defence, unless these practices are at once stopped. The public, when purchasing, are there fore cautioned to see that each coil bears a tin tally thus ; PATENT OVAL SAMSON WIRE, IN OVAL ; And the Patentee’s Tally or Trade Mark : M B R IN PADLOCK. Manufactured by the Whitecross Wire Company, Warrington, England. By using the Patent Oval Fence Wire you get a better and cheaper fence than any other, and the best proofs are the imitations already referred to. JSS* A comprehensive circular as to its advantages, with numerous testimonials from well-known colonists, will be posted to any address on application. The state Forests of Victoria are fenced with the Patent Oval Samson Fence Wire; the one at Dookie is, without doubt, the best Wire Fence in Australia, and people come from great distances to see it. PRICES GREATLY REDUCED. ADDRESS M'Lean Bros. Sc Rigg 3 IMPORTERS, 69 ELIZABETH STREET, MELBOURNE. TRADE MARK I M B R IN PADLOCK. We undertake through our agents, to deliver the Patent Oval Samson Wire at any port in Australia or New Zealand, either direct from England or Melbourne. Inquiries by telegram promptly answered. REWARD.—Fencers throughout the Colonies who can give information as to the erection of Oval Wire Fences, other than the Patent Oval Samson Wire, will find it to their advantage to communicate with Messrs. M'Lean Brothers and Rigg, 69 Elizabeth street, Melbourne,



Public Notices. GRAIN. are prepared to PURCHASE GRAIN or to make ADVANCES ON GRAIN consigned to them for sale or ship ment. 0. PERCY COX, Agents for ROYSE, STEAD, & CO., 4930 Ashburton.



Printers and Publishers- IF YOU WANT A NEAT BUSINESS CARD GO TO THE " GUARDIAN” OFFICE IF YOU WANT WELL-PRINTED CIRCULAR, TRY THE “GUARDIAN” OFFICE. IF YOU WANT AN ATTRACTIVE HANDBILL, TRY THE



“GUARDIAN ’ OFFICE. IF YOU^A.NT A MAGNIFICENT POSTER, CALL AT THE “GUARDIAN” OFFICE, IF YOU WANT ANY DESCRIPTION OF PLAIN OR ORNAMENTAL PRINTING CALL AT THE “GUARDIAN” OFFICE East Street Nort WEEKS & DIXON, PROPRIETORS. c THE ASHBURTON, GUARDIAN, Price Twopence, AN be obtained from the following Agents, who will receive orders The Triangle East Street East Street East Street Wakanui Seafield Wakanui Cre.‘i Seafield Kyle Rakaia Winslow Westerfield Alford Forest Mount Sozneie Sprgad Eagle Unerlkar ■ Watejßb Mayfielc H. M. Jones ~ E. A. Garnett K. Sando D. Williamson M. Guiuney M. Atkinson . G. Leadley T. M. Jones & Co. J. Lambie Wm. Cox W. Harris , J. Davison J. Stephens T. E. Tomlinson .. P. Tisch A. R. Markham & Co. M. Hudson J. Bowick Intending Subscribers will please fill up forms, which can be obtained from any of the above Agents. They will also oblige by stating on the back of the order to which agent they pay their subscription*. WEEKS AND DIXON, Printers and Publishers