FIENDISH OUTRAGES IN CENTRAL AFRICA.

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Mozambique, February, 26. Intelligence has been receivea here that a terrible outrage has been com mitted by a strong well-armed body of Arabs, who attacked and overpowered number of native villages on the south western shore of Lake Nyassa. The natives were attacked suddenly, and many were struck down and mercilessly slaughtered on the spot, others fled to the water and sought a hiding-place m the reeds which fringe the shores of the lake. The work of massacre and rapine , being over m the villages the Arab marauders turned their attention to the fugitives hiding m the rushes. Being un able to reach them from the land the Arabs set fire to the reeds, and the unhappy villagers had to choose between being burned to death or devoured by the crocodiles which infest the waters of the Lake on the one hand, and running the gauntlet between the spears of their enemies on the other hand. Many were seized by alligators, and drawn beneath the waters, whilst those who fled from these monsters and the flames were ruthlessly speared by the Arabs as they left the water. Inflamed by passion the Arabs next turned their attention to the different missions estab lished by the Free Church of Scotland along the shores of the lakes known collectively as Livingstonia. The mission houses were attacked and plundered, but it is stated that Europeans engaged m mission work escaped without suffering bodily harm.

INTERPROVINCIAL NEWS

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Auckland, February 27

Admiral and Mrs Fairfax and party left for tbe Taupo district this morning. They stay there a week.

A fish hanker named Diamon, a Native of Greece, was fined £10 and costs, or one month's imprisonment, at the Police Court to-day for llltreatlng a dog by kicking it and throwing it violently on the ground. Mr Baddeiey, R. M. was the presiding Justice.

Captain Hay ward of the S.S. Marlposa has replied to the statements by the steerage passengers an to their treatment on board the vessel on the voyaga from 'Frisco. He sayi that the Bm ill pox passenger was isolated at once, and also replies to the other oomplalnts; The Royal Naval Athletic sports, given by the cltfzans of Auckland to the effioers and men of the squadron m the harbor, were held oa the Domain Cricket Ground to-day. About SCOO people were present, and men from the various ships of war assembled to the number of about 800 The programme of sports was an excellent one, and had been arranged by the officers of the squadron. Gunner Patterson of H.M S. Nelson, won the principal flit races, and Petty Officer Neal was victorious In the majority of the jumping contests Wellington, February 27 . It la understood that one result of the recent visit of the Minister of Public Works to the West Coast Is that the Harbor Works at both Greynv. nth and Westport will be taken over by the Government.

Mr J. H. Cook o! the firm of W. and O. Tornball and Go has been elected Preal. dent of the Chamber of Commerce, for the ensuing year and Mr '"*&. W. Mills, Vice- President.

Mr J. W. Walker, well-known on all gold fields In New Zealand returned from England m the steamer Rimntaka- Mr Walker has just succeeded m floating a Company In Lone on to work the Walhi Mine at Walhi, one of the Ohlnemari gold fields, Upper Thames, and he cornea entrusted with ample capital and neces sary authority for the commencement of operations. Machinery of the most im proved description baa bean purchased for use m connection with the mine and the first instalment will arrive by the S.S. Coptic a fortnight heocs. Mr Walker left for Auofeland to day. . Me Angus McMasters, one of tbe oldest settlers m Wairarapa, died at Greytown on Saturday, aged 88. He had been In tbe district' 47. years. E Brooke-Smith, New Zealand Repre sentative of Ball's patent dredger returned irom London by the Blmutaka last night, bringing with him the plant ordered by the Okarito Gold Mining Company some months ago- The dredger is a powerful machine and capable of lifting 260 tons of eand and water per hour. It is to be shipped to 'the West Coast as soon as possible.

Mr Gordon, Inspecting Engineer of the Mines Department left fur Nelson en route for the West Coast and Otago gold fields by Rotoraa this afternoon.

The Minister of Lands has received a communication from the North to the effect that if tobacoo ts burnt near stand ing wheat affected by the Hessian Fly m » few minuteß every fly is dead.

The Omnibus proprietors are making large additions to their plant Yesterday afternoon and evening 3240 passengers were carried.

Some misconception exists m reference to the method of distributing the vote for educational buildings. Only £29,000 ia available for distribution this year out of the annual vote of £40,000, owing to £11,000 of that sum bding anticipated by last year's expenditure. The £29,000 is being distributed ttrlct'y on the basis of population, and no partiality is shown to wards certain districts.

Eokttika, February 27- A pnblic indignation meeting was held to-night to protest sgaiait the proposal of the Government, to make one resident magistrate and warden do the whole work of the Hokitlk* and Grey districts. It waa shown that it would Involve closing several of the smaller Wardens' Ocnrte, andjeffect no ecnoray. The Law Society •'so made a protest r - '\u25a0'\u25a0\u25a0; Bebiuon, February 57- The ret arc b are : — Welcome, G29 z amalgam from 80 tons ; Keep it Dark, 112oz for the week. Tisiaku, February 27. A burglar was observed getting out of the window m the hocse of Mr Oook, postmaster, last night. He was chaeed bat escaped, and waa most clearly identified, It is believed he stole under clothing* and a photogrnph, which was picked up afterwards next the hoaae. Dunedin, February 27. The Equitable Insurance Company carries forward £5339 to debit of profit and loss,

As the result of fc'atarday'a fiasco, it fa understood that Northern owners decline to send any more horses here.

Far, far better for you than beer, ale, or porter, and free from the intoxicating effects, is American Hop Bitters. Bead

Hollowat's Pills. — Teachings of Experi ence. — The united testimony of thousands extending over more than forty years, most Btrongly recommends these Pills as the best purifiers, the mildest aperients, and the surest restoratives. They never prove delusive, or give merely temporary relief, but attack all ailments of the stomach, lungs, heart, head, and bowels m the only safe and legitimate way, by depurating the blood, and so eradi cating those impurities which are the source and constituents of almost every disease. Their medical efficacy ia wonderful m re newing enfeebled constitutions. Their action embraces all that is desirable m a household medicine. They expel every noxious and effete matter; and thus the strength is a Or tured and the energies stimulated.

NEW ZEALAND MUTTON IN ENGLAND.

It has often been said m the colonies that New Zealand mutton la sold m England as prime Euglish. and here la a corroboratlon from an English paper : " It ia cheerful to read m these hungry | fkya (says the Liverpool " Weekly Poat") [ that one steamer brought on Sa-nrday from New Zealand 35,000 oarcaaea of mutton. But what becomes of it all ? Yon may go to s thousand bntohers* shops and not be able to bay a pound of Now Zealand mutton. It is told »b prime English mutton at high prices, whioh must be an exhilarating Item of news to the English farmer." If this Is exhilarat ing to the English farmer it ia quite the opposite to the New Zealani grower, who is diddled out of the greater part of the real value of the sheep to enrich the London hu< cher or middleman. (" North O«ro Timeß.")

DESTRUCTIVE HORRICANE IN RAROTONGA.

(•' New Zaaland tlerald.") By the arrival of the steamer Rlohmond from the lalaads, news waa brought to Auckland of great damage done at Raro tong* by a farlous hurricane which raged m that group, from the 22nd till the 25th January, during which Messrs Donald and Kdenborough had the misfortune to loie their trading schooner Atlantic, wh*ch wa» blown on a reef and destroyed. Ofl the (aland of Rarotonga Itself the destruction was very extensive, whole grooves of cocoanut and orange trees being stripped and uprooted, while between 70 and 80 houses were blown down or other* wlae damaged, the tallerstroctureseaffering the most. Indications of an approaching storm were given a couple of days before hand by atmospheric premonitions, and the natives took measures to saves life, and prevent the destruction of their dwellings by lashing them firmly down and otherwise protecting them. No such effectual measures could be taken with the larger and taller Kuropean building?, and these felt the fury of the gale. The church at Natangia, which was but recently erected, had its roof torn bodily oft and blown away, The damage is estimated at about 3000 dollars. The residence of Rev Mr Hutchins, the missionary, also suffered severely, and will require almost complete rebuilding. Throughout the ieland, more particularly m the western half, over which the greatest force of the hurricane seems to have passed, tho whole soason's crops are destroyed, and the piece bears the appearance of chaotic desolation It ib estimated that it will take a full year before (he damage done can be repaired, and the amount of loss sustained is variously Bat down at figures ranging from £25,000 to £30,000. The principal Bufferers by the storm are mostly the natives, whose cultivations have been ruined, although many European traders are aleo heavy losers It is considered that the damage to the coffee crop alone will amouat to about £3.00, while the loss m cotton is surmised to be more than treble that sum, while big figures are also put down for the cocoanut, orange, and banana crops that have been swept away.

The residents of the main island were, at the time of the departure of the Rich mond, anxiously awaiting reports from the other islands of the group, and it is ex pected that when these come m the amount of loss will be swelled. It is said, that, within the last eighteen or twenty year?, no storm of such violence has visited the group. At Tonga no effects of the hurricane were felt, and the Richmond had fair weather at eea. The one cause of congratulation, amid so much destruc tion, ia'that no loss of human life occurred during the storm.

A CHANGE OF ATTITUDE.

lv hla Conference lecture, delivered at Wellington, on 25th January, tho Rev J. Williams, la speaking of " tho relation of tho Chnrch to Booial and public ques tions," referred to the temperance move ment, and from a contemporary we call a few of his utterances :— About the middle of the last century there was the promise o! a much worthier relationship of the Oharch to the Temperance movement than that of leaving It to develop from without, ond maintaining towarda it for many years an attitude of antagonism. A man who was a born leader of men moved upon the stage of pablic life m England, small m stature, but strong m faith, and large m Ohrfstlike sympathies, As a re ligious reformer of an unconventional type, he soon found himself face to faoe with the hideous evil of drunkenness. Against that gigantic iniquity m the name of God he hurled a most vigorous protest. With char a tensile ooramonsense he recognised the fact that the facilities for the sale of strong drink were largely responsible for the curse of drunkeoness, and to the drink-sellers he gave %no quarter. He denounced them aa poisoners general of his Majesty's subjects, driving the people to hell like sheep. . . . . That man became the founder of a religious move ment that has convulsed the whole world. It gave a quickening shock to all the Churches, and touohed with wholesome inflaenoe all varieties of English life. It crossed the Atlantic to find Us mightiest development In ooDnection with the marvellous growth of the American Republic. It moved eastward to gain a permanent foothold bb an evangelising force amid the decaying faith of the world's oldeat empires. It boldly pieicsd the thick darkness of the great African continent, and pushed its way onward to win its moat glorions triumphs amid the savages of the South Pacific' Borne aoroM the world on the crest of a move ment like thl?, Temporaries, as a distinct moral Issue, would by this time have wrought wonders m the way of curtailing thellqnor traffic, and tho movement itself would have added a thousandfold to ita popularity and success. Bat we have to admit with shame that m this respect Methodism has been unfaithful to the pledge given it by John Wesley. It has done much for the world m the way of a nobler presentation of gospel truth, and has placed ali the Chut ches m Christendom under obligation by the infusion of a strong current of spiritual life. But m its majestic march through the world it haß allowed Wesley's banner of the fiery cross, with which he headed the crusade against intemperance, to drop from Kb hands, and only within recent years has It caught up the fallen standard and once more, m Wesley's spirit, hurled defiance at the accursed traffic m strong drink Dr Punshon once remarked that, if Methodism from the beginning had boldly identified itself with the Temperance movement, ft- would would have taken rank as the mi^hteet social force m the community, and nothing would have stood agalnßt it.

Let us Rive God thanks that at last the mind of Christ In relation to the use and sale of strong drink Is more worthily recognised by Churches of every nama. You can hardly mention a Ohurch now m whloh tho Band of Hopa doea not take Ita place by tho side of the Sunday Qohool ; In which the Temperance Society is cot dlßtinotly recognised as a branch of Ohristlan work. In the ranks of the Christian Ministry non-abatalneiH tire decidedly m the minority, and the pulpiio of Christendom are speaking ont with increasing number and ,force against the evils of intemperance. Whereas formerly nthe taunt was levelled against tho Ter-

perance movement that It* loaders were infidels and men lacking In moral force, today it is championed nicmt successfully by the moat falthfal and energetic workers m the Ohriatlan Ohurch. The world U girdled with a praying host who plead with God anceasina;ly for His blessings on the movement, and who rise up from their kneea to go forth m the strength of God to give battle to the most terrible social curse of oar times.

IMPORTED PESTS.

It is a thousand pities that the coloni sation of new countries cannot be carried on without, at the same time, introducing into those countries many, if not all, of the troubles which afflict older and thickly settled regions. And yet this is to a large extent unavoidable. Rats, mice, and flies accompany the voyageurs uninvitedly, over no matter how wide a stretch of ocean, while all sorts of insects, all of them of species which could well be dispensed with, speedily establish themselves, and thrive and multiply even faster than they do at Home. And the trouble is not confined to English vermin and insects, for we have the codlin moth and now the Hessian fly — both probably from America — to say nothing of almost every weed of every country under the sun . Sorrel may, perhaps, be indigenous, but Cape weed and Californian thistle are certainly importations, and the former of these two has spread from end- to end of the colony, and unless the most vigilant care is exercised the other will certainly do so. Probably no forethought or precaution would have prevented their making their appearance, and all that remains is to do our utmost to prevent such troubles as are accidentally intro duced from spreading widely ; but the worst of it is that there are other pests, for the introduction of which we are ourselves entirely to blame — these having been brought here of set purpose. Take the rabbit ior instance. It is matter of history that only a few years ago one Southern runholder gave a champagne spread to celebrate the occasion of the turning loose of a few couples of rabbits, the nucleus of the rabbit warren which was to supply him and his friends with splendid shooting ; and for years m Southland a Provincial Ordinance was m operation under which, anyone guilty of destroying a rabbit was liable to a penalty of twenty pounds. Again, up Flaxbourne way, a particular breed of silver grey rabbits was for a long time strictly preserved, and yet the whole colony knows to its cost that the well-meant efforts of the enthusiasts for sport who established these prolific rodents m the country have ended m nothing less than a national disaster. Their blunder has cost the colony millions, and Acts of Parliament have been passed with a view to setting up a machinery of Boards and Inspectors m the hope of keeping the evil from Spreading — as yet only with partial success. And while we are waiting for the results of scientific experiments, with, a view of determining the feasibility of fighting the multifarious little enemy of the pastoralist by means of some easily communicable disease to which only the rabbit shall be susceptible, surely care should be taken that we do not establish another pest which may, by and by, become |as great a curse as the rabbit has already proved himself. And we confess that we are very much afraid that this will be the case if the proposal to introduce stoats a.nd weasels is persisted m, and would urge that those who are anxious to try what these creatures can do m the way of lighting the rabbit should at least postpone any further attempt to introduce them until the result of the experiments now being made by M. Pasteur and others demon strates either that science can or cannot provide a complete remedy. In the former case the stoats and weasels will not be wanted, and it will be time enough to have recourse to them when it is shown that there is no other possible alternative. Apropos to the warnings we have frequently given as to the danger of going m for large importa tions of these creatures, we notice that a correspondent signing with the initials '< B. H: T. W." writes to the " Lyttelton Times" remarking upon the recently telegraphed contretemps m connection with a shipment intended for New Zealand and which had to be landed at Plymouth, owing to no food having been put aboard for them, and coa gratulating the colony upon the escape. He goes on to say that these detestable vermin would prove a greater curse to the colony than the rabbit, and that so far from being harmless creatures they will, when hungry, attack horses and men. He gives the following instances as within his own knowledge : —"I know of a case happening near Liphook, m Surrey. A man was returning from a party m the grey morning when he was attacked by a swarm of weasels. The horse plunged and threw him, and while struggling the weasels attacked him and killed him, and the horse had to be shot, being so badly bitten. Another case of my own knowledge : — A boy found a nest of young weasels and killed them, and partly killed the doe, but she escaped. That night the father of the boy hearing screams went to the bedroom. There was his son lying m a pool of blood from the bites of the buck and doe, which had tracked him. The boy never recovered. The father despatched the two animals, and the boy recognised the doe as that which he had partly destroyed." We are inclined to agree with " E. H. T. W." tl\at it is too dangerous a thing to permit of the wholesale importation of such animals, and that it should be forbidden by tha Legislature. The rabbit pest must be fought m some other way, and we believe can be fought successfully without recourse to the aid of such objectionable veiming as weasels and stoats.

The Duchess de Galliera has presented a gift of £1,000,000 Bterling to the Pope.

In the cemetery at Menosha, Ohio, is a tombstone of sixteen tons, cut m the form of a tree, with birds and squirrels lodged m ita branches, and ferns, flowers, an open book, (i nil a scroll of music at tho base.

SANDER and SONS' EUCALYPTI EX TRACT. — Cure of Skin Diseases. Invercar gill, N.Z., 3rd o£ July, 1880. Messrs Sander and Sons, Sandhurst,— Gentlemen, — Having suffered from eczema (a skin disease which is very prevalent m this colony) for about nine years, I had consulted numerous medical men hero and m Australia, and had takon arsenio, strychnine, iodide of powsium, etc, inter nally, and had used preparations of zinc and lead externally. In fact, I had tried all tho remedies known to tho faculty, and what between travelling, doctors', and druggists' bills, had spent & small fortuno, almost, if not wholly, without results, except to injure my constitution. During a recent visit to Hokitika I was recommended to try your Extract Eucalyptus Globulus by a brothor who had experienced great benefit from it m alleviating i very Bevere cold, and no less to my surprise and satisfaction, I found the disease which troubled me so long was con quered, and the skin resumed its normal condition. This was effected ey tho external use of less than two two-ounco boLtles. You are welcome to make any uso you please of this letter, and I subscribe myself — Yours, etc. (Signed), John H. lvEim, Manager Union Bank of Australia Limited.— (Advt.) 5

CORRESPONDENCE.

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THE HESSIAN FLY.

TO THE EDITOR. Sir, — As you are at all times ready to impiut knowledge on the subject of the insect and other pests of the farm, I may bo allowed to call the attention of your | readers to an able and fully, illustrated paper on tho life histoiy of the Hesßian fly. It is published m the " Leisure Hour " for 1887, and could, 1 euppoee, be obtained m the October sixpenny nurobei of this Journal. It is a reprint of a pamphlet on this dreaded farm pest by Miss Ormerod, Consulting Entomologist to the Royal Agricultural Society of England, and would, I think, prove an excellent guido to farmers unacquainted with the natural history or ravages of the Hessian fly, It doala very fully with the subject, and I recommend all those of your readers who are interested to a perusal of the paper. I am, etc., W. W. Fmith.

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TBB ASHEUKTON GUAEJDIAN, TUE DAY, FEBBUARY 28, 1888



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DIPPING SEASON, 1888. BROOKE'S " Perfect " Sheep Dip, IS THE BEST FOR THE WOOi, AS PKOVED BY PRACTICAL TESTs-?. PREPARED m accordance with tho latcat advancement b In chemistry aa applied to the Woollen Mannfactaricg Industry. It is a decided Improvement on the old fashioned dipa and only requires a trial to rruva its superiority. At the late Sheep dipping Competition, condncted by the Canterbury Agricultural and Pastoral Aosocla- tion, the Kaiapoi Woollen Co., on behalf of the Association, for wool dyeing and general manufacturing purposes, awarded the first place to Brooke'u " Perfect " Sheep \u25a0 Dip ; m fact, Brooke's Dip was the only one that actually improved the wool m this Important respect, the undipped wool being second, whilst all the others were mor or less discolored The Association also pronounced BROOKE'S "PERFECT" SHEEP DIP to be superior to the Zaalandla, Little's, Hatch b, Cooper's and McDou gall's, and also to leave the wool m better condition than Thomas' Dip. Brooko'o Dip having con- sequently been proved to be better than the English Dips, your practical support of the colonial article is reapeotfnlly solicited. To ensure Brooke's Dip being more thoroughly lasting m Its good effects, m future it will be sent ont 20 per cent stronger, free of extra charge. Proportions for nee. — One Gallon of Dip to 100 Gallons of water. Mixes readily with cold water; does not require stirring while dipping. Remarkably emollient, leaving the wool m perfect condition, without the slightest stain from the first day of Dipping Concentrated m composition to reduce cost of carriage, and put np m a portable handy form for use, it is also one of the cheapest Dips m the Market. REDUCED PRICE : 14s per tin, to make 200 gallons wash ; 70j per case, con- taining 5 tine, to make 1000 Gallons ; 65s per case fop not les3 tban 5 cases. Paokagea free. 2»iis F. MAKEIG, Agent, Ashburton. 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FIRE and MARINE RIBKB accepted on all descriptions of Property and Merchandise also Crop, Stack, and Machine Risks at Lowest Kates of Premium. Fidelity of Persons holding situations of trust guaranteed. OFFICE : HEREFORD STREET, CHRISTCHURUH. (Opposite Bank of New Zealand.) . ARCHIBALD SCOTT, Manager for Canterbury, , ALiBEBT ROBEIITS, 15 AGENT, ASHBURTON Dissolution of Partnership. £5000 WOBTH OF HARDWAEE £5000 atcost! BARGAINS, REAL BARGAINS, .Monster. Barga ins ! Important Cheap Sale of Builders Requisites, House Furnishing and General Ironmongery, Crockery and Glassware, m cousequence of the Dissolution of Partnership of the firm of HENRY ZANDER &• CO. '"pHE UNDERSIGNED, having purchased the extensive business is under necessity of 1 making a large and speedy REDUCTION, at a sacrifice, ot the STOCKS m the above DEPARTMENTS, to effect which a large DISCOUNT will be allowed on all CASH - PURCHASES for the next three months; also extra special reductions on * many [lines m which I am overstocked Anyone who is dubious of my ability to compete with Christchurch prices, will please pay an early visit to my STORE and test the prices, when their doubts will vanish like the morning dew; Come and let your pockets be lightened and allow your hearts to delight at the LOW PRICES all GOODS are being offei'ed at. Come one, come all, and judge for yourselves, and do not spend your money at places^ where there are no bony fuio sales, but mere advertisements, quoting prices which are never adhered to, and simplyjjMeludc the PUBLIC The STOCKS m the varions DEPARTMENTS are large and well selected, beihg im- ported direct from the English, American, and Continental Markets, and which I intend selling at prices hitheito unheard of m Ashburton I am also anxious to take part m the continuous struggle for busindss which is now being carried on m this town, and (o BEAT THE TIMES AND COMPETITION, I have made substantial reductions m the Grocery and Provision Departments, and will SELL a better article at a LOWER PRICE than anyone m Ashburton— for CASH NOTE : — Sale will commence on SATURDAY next. Come early and [make your selections U&jjjj] HENRT~ZAJSTDER APENCIES" SUN FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY CANTON MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY '» NATIONAL MUTUAL LIFE ASSOCfATIONjDF AUSTRAHSJ



Public Fotices Dentistry. MR AUDLTLY E. MEREWfiTfIER WILL ATTEND DAILY AT JONES' NEW BUILDING, Next Somerset Hotel. ) Teeth Extracted— 2s 6d. J £20 KEW'ASD. [ TN consequence of the amount of t X Poaching going on m the Creeks , on the Lagmhor Estate, the above reward , will be paid to anyone giving information that will lead to a conviction. From this dato NO ONE will bo per. mitted to fish m the Creeks on tbe Lagmhor Estate. : U*sß DONALD McLEAN. bakeeTTbkos BUILDERS, UHDEIXTA.KER3, Ac, Cornsr Wakanui Boad and Cass street, (Next Centum, Hotel.) Or at Baker and Brown's Coach Faotorv Huvelock street 11J1 Coal. Coal. Coal* TO TBRESHING~~~MACBINE PRO- PRIETORS, FAR.VJERa & OTHERS. HAVTNG made our arrangements for this Season's COAL SUPPLY on exceptionally favorable terms, we are m a position to meet the demands of our Customers most liberally, both as to QUALITY and PRICE. ORDERS NOW '^FINC BOOKED. ' MoOALLUM & CO., IJ7O Coal and Timber Merchants. F. Ferriman SEE SLESINGER'S PAMPHLET ON RHEUMATISM AND COUGH SYRUP. Trade Mark. V.S. MR.SLESINGER is one of the oldest Veterinary Practitioneis m the Austra- lasian Colonies, having practised his profes- sion m Europe, America, West . Indies, Aus- tralia, and for the last 19 years m New Zea- land, especially m Otago, where he prides himself m having performed cures almost unknown m the world, especially m Tetanus proper, commonly called Lockjaw, certificates of which wete published m the " Otacjo Daily Times" of 2;th of October, 1873; and thousands of others can testify to wonderful, speedy, and almost miraculous Cures he has effected, particularly many very valuable Fntire Horses restored to good health, and thousands of pounds saved to the owners. - In acknowledgement of the great patronage he has received, Mr Slesiriger. V.S., is now offering to the publ'c Ihe' very best of medicines for the cure of different diseases of daily occurrence, which anyone can understand, at nominal prices, as per list hereunto annexed. Mr Slesinger has been specially appointed Veterinary Surgeon to their Excellences Sir Hercules Robinson and Sir James Ferguson ; and patronised by His Exce'lency the Marquis of Normanby (ex-Governor of Victoria) ; the Hon J. Macandrew, "late Superintendent of the Province of Otago j the Hon Richard Oliver; the ex-Speaker of the General Assembly (Sir F. Ti. Bell) ; the lion W. FT. Reynolds ; the Hon George M 'Lean ; J. L. Gillies, Esq. (late Speaker o( Provincial ! Council) ; A. C. Strode, Esq,, R.M. ;J. P. Maitland, Esq., R.M. ; R. B. Martin, Esq. ; Geo. M'Gavin, Esq. ; Messrs Robert Wilson and Co. ; I. Thoneman, Esq. (of Messrs Lange and Thoneman, Melbourne) ; Messrs Ross and Glendining; Messrs Kempthorne, Prosser and Co. ; Messrs J. and E« B. Car- gill ; Messrs Guthrie and Larnach ; Messis Marshall and Copeiand ; G. Dodson, Esq. ; W. Ma on, Esq. ;A. Mercer, Esq. ; H. S. , Fish, Esq. ; H. Walter, Esq. (tbe latter four gentlemen are ex-Mayors of Dunedin). To all of whom he has given every satisfac- tion, m skill and attendance, besides the thousands of different gentlemen, livery-stable keepers, waggoners, cabmen, etc., whose Horses and Cattle he has successfully treated. Every man can be his own Doctor by using Slesinger's preparations, .as detailed below : — WSJ! \u25a0g)L»l I mTW I. FOR HORSES. J The Colic, or Gripe Drink. — Horses are very liable to Colic or Gripe, and, if neglected, this complaint may m a few hours terminate m inflammation, strangulation, tympanitis, and death. This Colic Draught will give relief m Jess than two hours, and often within ten minutes. The Embrocation. — For the treatment of Cuts, Wounds, Bruises from Saddle, Girths, or Harness, Sore Shoulders. Strains, Sprains, Rheumatism, Windgalls, Swellings, etc. If either of these injuries or complaints be ne- glected for a few hours, they may take weeks to cure. The Condition Powders. — For restoring and keeping the Horse m good health, relieving Hide-bound, urfeit, Mange, Grease, and Skin Eruptions, correcting a diseased state of the Stomach, Bowels, Kidneys, Bladder, Liver, etc. The Worm Powders. — The Horse is very subject to Worms, frequently unsuspected by the owner. Thousands of horses die for the want of these Powders, and the owner is rone the wiser fo>- it; and, unless a post mortem examination is made, does not know that his horse suffered from these reptiles. On all occasions, when the animal is posr,. m low condition, hide-bound, or occasionally passing a wpnn, give one of; these Powders night and morning, as directed on each tin. The Blister Ointment is superior to any other. After v ing it. the ha : r returns to its natural color, and, unlike any other, no blemish is left. The Hoof Oils. — Ti e chief cav e of Lame- ness id Horses is some injury or defect m the Foot, which may cause Inflammation of the Foot, and bring on other diseases, such as inflammation of the Bowels, Kidneys, Lungs, etc. Tnese Oils, if used m time, will prevent or cv c brittle Hoofs, Sar.dcracks, Contrac- tion, Quiltor, Canker, Corns, Thrush or Frush, l> arrow Heels, I [oof-bound, Navicular Joint Disease, etc., all pf which the Hnse is subject to, and is liable to fall and enduiger the life of his rider. This may be avoided t>y using this Oil daily, or two or three times a week. The Grease Ointment.— For the cure of Grease, Crown Scab?, Rat-tail, Mallenccrs and Sallenders, or any Skin Eruption. DOG MEDICINES. The Distemper Powders are a Perfect Cure, and may also be given m other ailments. The Mange Ointment. — May be used for the Mange or any otht inflammatory Diseases o the Skin m the l\ . ' or Dog. It may be mixed with lour time its quantity of Neats- j oot Oil, being easier of application. 'ff'All the Medicines are sold by F. FERRIMAN, Agent forAshburton. ;



1 «mm— — —— — aw— m— —— — Public Notice* TENDERS. "TTTANTED tenders for shifting a VV cottage at Waterton. Particulars Jo be obtained from, and tenders sent m on or before Wednesday, February 29, to A. Protheroe, Cox Street. FUNERAL NOTICE, nnHE Friends of the late Mr William ! x Watkins are respectfully Informed that hla funeral will move from hia late residence, Wakanui Road, Hampatead, on WEDNESDAY, February 29th, »t 3 p.m. : for the Aahbarton Cemetery. BAKER BROS., 2 114 Undertakers. B. Morris WISHES to inform his numerous Customers of ABhbnrton District that he Is prepared to GRIST GRAIN lv any quantity at reduced RiTES. Satis- faction guaranteed. GRIS'JXNG done for Farmers by return ; good FLOUR guaranteed WHEAT for GRISTING taay be delved at the Triangle Bakery as ueua 1 . BRAN and SHARPS m Stock. ASHBURTON. npHE /CENTRAL TTOTEL, Proprietor W. Redmond. A comfortable Family and Commercial Hotel. Private Suites for Famllee. Good Billiard Room. Drinks at Front Bar, 3d. Lurch Free at 12 o'clock. Choicest Brands of Liquors. Special terras per week. NOTICE. _____ TOURING DR LEAHY'S absence In England, Dr W. T. Hannah will conduct the practice, and may be consulted at Dr Leahy's residence, Tancrod Street. h An immediate settlement of all Accounts ? ... f< Is requested. 2*56 ° . n HAVING purchased from Mr Tait hi Stock and business m Bumot v street, I hope the Public and those who j have been m the habit of dealing with a Mr Tait will continue to do so with me. o Everything will be Bold at exceedingly low \ prices. tl A. IRELAND, C ' Saddler, / Ashburton. HAVING disposed of my Business and Goodwill to Mr A. Ireland, I hope that all those who have favored me with their patronage will continue to give the same to Mb Ireland. 2 79 JAMES TAIT, PRELIMINARY ANNOUNCEMENT. C. M. Brooke, (Formerly Managing Assistant to COOK and ROSS) Pharmaceutical and Operative Chem'st, Sheep Dip Manufacturer, r.nd preparer of Poiaoned Wheat, Kaiapoi, BEGS to announce that having scoured premiaeß m Aahburton, he purposes opening a Chemist and Druggist's Shop, about the first week In April, when the favor of your patronage will be respect* f ally solicited. SOLE MANUFACTURER OF BROOKE'S Perfect Sheep Dip. F. MAKEIG, 2*113 -Agent, Ashburton. Mount Homers Coal I AM now m a position to supply COAL at considerably rod need rates. In anticipation of a L'.ftGti DEMAND during the coining seueon,. I have made PRICES such that no one need want FUEL ; and until further notice will supply at Per truck load at Mount Somors Railway Station, per ton... 12a Stations on Mount Soraers line, freight 1 added. Ashburton, per truck, per ton 15b Tinwald „ „ 15s Winslow \u0084 \u0084 15a Hinds \u0084 \u0084 IGb Ealing „ \u0084 17s Dromore „ \u0084 16s Chertsoy \u0084 \u0084 TERMS CASH. BOOKING EXTRA. In Ashburton retail quantities delivered to Customers' residences, at 20s per ; ton, CASH. All information to be obtained from, and orders left with ! MR JOHN G. BSSTELL, I WEST STREET, I Whom I have appointed my Agont, and , who will sell at above rates FOX. CASH. I E. F, WRIGHT.