works In order that applications be made to the Government for a portion of tbe proceeds of Grown I ancle benefited thereby, trhioh may be sold from time to time." Mr Wright seconded the motion which vu carried. TAMP SUING la reference to the clause m the , Engineer's report, which mentioned tim pering having taken pi ice on one of the races m the Wakanui district, it was re solved that the water should be cat off from thai particular portion of the race to provide against future tampering. It was deoided to take the sapply, for the j lower portion of the district, by. a more direct route, and the Engln or was Instructed to have the work pat m hand at once. HAMPSTEAD WATEE SUPPLY. The clause m the Engineer's report was agreed to. TINWALD WATER SUPPLY. The Tinwald Town Board's application to t»ke a water supply for flushing channels etc. waa agreed, to provided that \u25a0atief»ctory arrangements oonld be made, for disposing of the water without polluting any of the water race*. oal:forviah thistle. Mr Brown aeked if any report as to the exVence of the Oaliforniaa thistle m tbe district had been received Mr Barper read a paragraph m tho water rnnger'a diary which stated that hia (the ranger's) attention had been called to what was Baid to be a patch of Californtan thistles growing on Mr Houston's farm. Mr Houston had cut them down and was going to build a stack o£ Btraw over them; The ranger said that be would bring m a epecimen to the Council's office. After some desultory conversation tbe matter dropped TRACTION ENGINES . The Committee appointed to draw up by-laws for the regulation of traction engine trafficeon the roads of the county submitted a report. The clauses were considered seriatim. Mr B r own moved tbat a clause bo added prohibiting traction engines of a greater weight than eight tons from crossing bridges m the Wakanui district unless the consent of the Road B ard be obtained. Considerable discussion rnsned but tbe motion not being seconded lapsed. The report after being amended some what waß adopted and referred to the \u25a0olicitor. BOUNDARY ROAD. The Committee applied to consider (bis matter recommended that the cost of the maintenance of the road between the WakaDui and South Rikaiaßoad Districts should be shared equally by the two bodies. Mr Brown did not think tho division an equitable one The road was used much more by South Bakaia settlers than by those m the Wakanui district. He moved tbat tbe apportionment of ma : ntenance be:— South Bakaia 3-sth, Wakanui 2-sth. Mr Wfight Beronded Mr Brown's amendment which was, however, lost and that Committee's recommendation that tbe coat of maintenance be equally divided was agreed to. DEPUTATION. Messrs Daw son and Protheroe waited on the Council m reference to water supply for Waterton settlers. The Engineer m his report recommend a certain route, while tbe deputation were of opinion that the settlers would be better served by the water being taken from another place, i The Engineer-was instructed to survey and report as to the routes IRRIGATION FARM. Mr Harper, for the Irrigation Commit tee, reported :— Since list meeting the stubble land hss been skim ploughed. The water has been pat over the clover for the third time, and the result of tbe Irrigation of this crop and the potatoes is most marked, showing a very favorable contrast to the non -irrigated portion. The chaffoutting is about to be com menced, and the return from each portion carefully ascertained. Ai the members of the Committee hetve been so busy this last month, they have just been able to bring up their report as to the proposed work m the future, and Mk now for an extension of time. . p:>ETPONW>. Mr Holmes asked that the notice of motion at&nding In hla name be postponed till next meeting, In order tbat there might be a fall attendance, the matters being of importance- Left S'tMna.

NEW ZEALAND RIFLE ASSOCIATION

(fir pbess association.) Oamaktj, Mar oh 2 At a meeting of the Council of the Bifla Association list night Blenheim was •elected as the scene of next years prfza meeting. Lleat. Boss admitted that there wit no anltftb c range at Napier. The design of Kohn and Co. for the new obamplon belt (for which a prfza of fifty pounds was offered) was accepted, Groves, of Dnnedin being second. The new belt will be ornamented with ailver laurels and the ponoh will be of silver representing ft rifle range. A resolution was passed that the Chairman of the association be anthorUsd to obtain a sufficient number of Martini't for the use of member a of the Association at onoe. A Hat Is now on the ground for signature and a large number hare already put their names down. The coat is not to exceed £3 ss. The follow* Ing have been nominated for the Oounoil this fear, the eleotion taking placo^ at the annual meeting to-night : — Auckland, OoL Mahon ; Thames, Oapt Lucas ; Napier, Lieut, Ross ; Wanganui, Oapt. Sommervllle; Wellington, Oapt. Kohn and Oapt. McOredie; Blenheim, Oapt. Griffiths ; Nelson, Capt. Rowlands ; Chrlstchnroh, Mr Meddltigs ; Temnka, Lieut. iTindlay ; Oamaro. Oapt. Crgagh, pp|. dumpier ' and ' Oapt. Coegrove ; Dunedln, Major Burns, Oapt. MoNab, Capt Wilkinson and Pvte. Richardson. This morning broke fine with a puffy wind from the right. At the 300yda range of the Otago match Lumsden, the leading carbine, and Johnston of the rifles, broke down. Purnell now leads for the rifle belt, and Parslovr for the oarbine and the chances of these two are very favorably regarded.

TO-DAY'S TELEGRAMS.

[pee press association. J The Oil Wells. GIBBOENB, Maroh 2^ A second stratum of oil sand was struck yesterday Id the Minerva Well, at a depth of 615 feet. A considerable quantity of fandy mud Is being blown oat of the well jjy the gap, which Is oomlng m Bach quantities that it c«n be bnrnt at the month of a pipe. The sand was struck within 15 feet of Its position aa marked on the record of the Pacific oil well. The pi'efeny rate'of progress h over 100 feet per* week. : Irish Home Rule. Wellington, March 2 A meeting of these interested m the Home Bale movement decided to hold a public meeting on Monday next for the Enrpose of resuscitating the Wellington ranch of the Land League. The Babbit Nuisance. Government has decided to send a represent aiive to the International and Colonial C immißsion of experte, to be held m fydoev to cod eider the. rabbit question. It has not yet been decided who will bo selected for the position. Tpe 1 Drug Compaby.' \u25a0<\u25a0 ' \u25a0'WTOtDiN, March 2, Kempthorne, Proiserand Go's, balance \u25a0biet shows a profit of £13,175 for the •fear, oat of which a 7 per cent dividend {f tolared, oarrylDg tovwirt £10,250,

LATEST GABLE NEWS.

BY ELECTRIC TELEGRAPH — COPYRIGHIJ (PER PRESS ASSOCIATION.) (Reelved M=»rch 2, 1.'20 a.m.)

RUSSIAN LOAN A FAILURE.

London. March 2

It is reported that the Russian Government have not been successful m their endeavors to float a large loan as the principal financiers fear that it is required for war purposes,

THE NEW HEBRIDES.

Paris, March 1

M. Flourens, Minister of the In terior, replying to the reproaches cast upon him by certain members of the Chamber of Deputies, at his action m settling the New Hebrides question, with tbe British Ambassador, denied lhat he had m any way sacrificed any interests m the New Hebrides which France was fairly entitled to claim. M. Flourens added, with reference to rumors of a dispute with England over the group, that no one anticipated that any conflict with England over the question could occur.

ITALY AND FRANCE.

Rome, March 1.

Signor Crispi, Premier, insists upon a large increase being made on the import duties upon French products introduced into Italy. The Chamber of Deputies strongly favors the action of the Premier.

(Received Martin 1, 1 30 p.m.)

TURKISH REPLY TO RUSSIA;

Constantinople, Maroh 1.

The Porte regards the note from the Czar with reference to the election of Prince Ferdinand to the Bulgarian throne as untimely and considers that as the Powers allowed Prince Fer dinand to occupy the throne without any protest being offered they must remove him without throwing the responsibility on Turkey.

THE CROWN PRINCE.

San Remo, February 29 The latest Bulletin's issued as to the condition of the Crown Prince are of a more gloomy aspect. It is generally believed his recovery is hopeless.

THE AMERICAN WOOL DUTIES

Washington, March 1.

The Democrats have drafted a measure for introduction into Congress, which provides for the reduction of the duties now imposed on wools imported into United States ports.

AN INDESCRIBABLE TOMB

Mumtaz-i-Mahal, or exalted of thf Palace was playing at cards one day wilh her husband, the Emperor Shan Jehan, when she asked him what ho would do if ho survived her. The Emperor fondly promised to build her a tomb that ehou'.d hand down her name through all her ages, and betbo admiration of the world. Tho Emprf SB died two hours after giving birth to a daughter on Juiy 18th, 1631. Whilst dying, Bhe reminded tho Emporor of tho promised tomb. Accdrding to Ta vernier, 20,000 workmen labored for 22 years on the edifice. It consists of a centra 1 mausoleum, whose octagonal basis is 186 feet m diameter, surmounted by a great dome and pointed spire, crowned by a crescent. Of the two wings, one is a splendid moßque, the other an imita tion mosque, to preserve the har mony of the edifice. But no mere descrip tion can give an idea of the comp exity and intricacy with which the whole design Ib worked out. The interior is a marvel of decorative workmanship; the pure white marble walls are relieved with colored marble wreaths and Bcrolla, and thbre is a lavish display of richly -fretted stonework, and rare inlaid work of agate and jasperand other procious stones flooded with the soft light that mellows through a double screen of pierced marble. Beneath the dome ate the tombs of the Emperor and hia wife, enclosed In a imrble trellis work. Shah Jehan intended to have built a second Taj on the other side of the Jumna, and to have united the two with a bridge of fairy like beauty ; bnt his schemes were cut short by hia dethrone ment by hia son, Aurncgzebe, and his subsequent Imprisonment m the palaoe at Agra. Dr Russell records how a lady Bald of the Taj,' l cannot criticise, but I oan tell you what I feel. 1 would die to-morrow to have such a tomb.' And he adds, ' Holy and profane men, pro&era, and practical people, all write of the Taj In the same strain. You oan no more describe It, however, than you caa des cribe Constantinople. Here are some of the utterances of some of those who have seen it. 'Too pure, too holy to be. the work of human hands ;' * A poem m marble ;' ' The sight cf a broken heart*' ' Poetic marble arrayed m eternal glory ;' • The Inspiration is from heaven, the ex eouilon worthy of it ;' ' The marble ' Queen of Sorrow, which has power to dim every eye. '

A REMARKABLE PETROLEUM WELL

The Russian paper " Caspian " gives the following interesting details of one of the largest naphtha fountains yet known, which has lately broken out near Baku, and which threatens to inundate all Balokani. The naphtha, owing to the pressure of the gneos which accompnay it, rises to a height of 280 ft to 420 ft, and is carried away by the wind to a great dis tancej falling like fine rain at tho more distant parta of the district, but near the fountain coming down m torrents that form rivers and streamlets. Further on it falls like sleet, and settles m a layer on on the buildings m the neighorbhood These naphtha rivers run for a distance of more than half a mile, and pass through wells, works, reservoirs, and inhabited houses, etc. Unfortunately, all tho reser voirs m the neighborhood were full when the fountain broke nut, and the oil was thus . wasted. Owing to the stillness of the atmosphere, at one time the gases which accompany the naptha j spread m a heavy layer for more I than 280 yardp, filling tho houses, | and placing their inhabitants m a most danger oua' position, especially at night, when fires were lit. The sand and dußt thrown up by the fonntain form s, hill of considerable siqe, and have buried the boiler-house of the Mining Company's worka, and all buildings inclose proximity to the fonntain. There is no doubt that any exposed flame would set the . whole district from the Mining Oompany'a works to the Sabounchi railway station m one blaae. Many efforts have been made to stop the fountain, but all proved unavail ing, for after five or six hours the fountain would again burst forth with all its former vigour. For some days the fountain has been left to play without hindrance, and has increased m power. Thanks also to a strong and changing wind, the naphtha has been Bcattered m every direotion, turning the whole distriotinto a petyoleunj swamp. The naphtha pours 'from the roof ti of the houses, on to which also* fall the earth and stones oarried up by the oil.

CAPTURE OF A TREASURE SHIP IN OLDEN TIMES

A correspondent of the "Shipping Gazette" aendn < xtracta from the "Annual Register" of 1762 and 1763, giviDg some Inter oitlng details of thojj capture of La Hermione during the war whioh lasted between England and Spain from the 4 h January to ttio 3rd November, 1762. In the " Gazette" of July GOi was tho foltav»lns snte\\ißt>DOo from the H»g\ie : —

The Hermione, a Spanish register ahip. whioh left Lima on 6th January, bound for Cadiz, was taken on the 2lat May off Cape St Vincent, by three English frigatea, and carried into Gibraltar. Her cargo is said to consist of nearly twelve millions of money registered, and the unregistered to be likewise very considerable, baaidea 2000 eerens of oocoa and a groat deal of other valuable merchandise.

An account of her cargo from other papers : — 5243 aunhps of cocoa ; 1193 quintals of tin ; 2 276,715 iv alltrer and gold, oolned ; 25 arobea of alpaca wool ; 6 quintals of Yirgiala wool ; two boxes, with letters, which were thrown over board from the Hermione have been taken up at sea, near Faro, m Portugal. The treasure arrived m London, m a errand prooeseion, on the 12th August, 17G2, the day on whloh his Royal Blghnees the Prince of Wales (afterwards his Majesty George IV ) was born.

The vessel was condemned m the Hfgh Court of Admiralty, and sofd, together with liar carao, and altogether realised £540,410 8^ 91, varions charges amount ing to £24 943 11b GJ leaving tho net proceeds £619 410 10a. This sura was dis tributed aa pr.ze- money among the officers and men concerned m the otpture. The Admiral and Commodore received no less a Bum than £C 4,963 3a 9i Tho oiptaln of the Active, receive^ £65 053 13' 9d ; and commissioned offioevs, £13 <JO4 14.< Id eaoh ; eight warrant officer*, £4336 3i 2d each ; twmtjr petty officers. £18i 0 10b lOd eech ; and 158 seamen, £485 5< 4.j-d eaoh. The officers aud crew ot another veeael, the Favorite, received pr;za money on a slightly reducea scale* It will bo evident from thia that the capture of a treasure ship like the Hermione meant m those days a handsome competency for many of the officers and a, very acceptable windfall for the men.

The South Australian Government intend offering the Emu Flat forest reserve, con sisting of 11,000 aoreß, on lease ior 21 years. A powerful Adelaide syndicate has signified its intention of securing the lease, and utilis ing the land for the cultivation of fruit trees.

By tbe steamer Richmond the first ship, ment of Tongan bananas has arrived for tho Auokland market, Tho bunches arc larger and also the fruit, than those grown m Fiji and should realise remunerative rates. The Tongan Government have gone m for culti vating the China banana extensively, and have Bent for the mango and other tropical fruits, so that the Auokland market will not be so much dependent on Fiji m the future.

Dr Salmon, of the United States Veterinary Medical Association, is authority for the Btatment that from 125,000 to 150,000 human lives are annually saorifioed by using tho meat and milk of tuberoulosod cattle,

A northern paper giveß currenoy to tho statement that Mr Riohard Seddon, M.H.R. , for Kumara, did not leara to read till ho was thirty years old. We don't believe it though, i> •' Bough on Piles." — Why suffer Piles Im. mediate relic (and complete euro gauranteed. Ask for "Kough on Piles." Sure cure for itching, protruding, bleeding, or any form of 4

THE ASHBDETON GUARDIAN, FBI DAT, MARCH 2, 1888



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H. Matson and Co. For Sale. OKA A FOUR.TOOTfI Pioked Merlco AOW Maldon Ewea; grand oon'iition fit for Btod ewes. FOR SALE. QIEVERAL GOOD FA^MS CHEAP TO LET. OK AH ACRES TJEAR BALING AO\J\J half Engllah grasa 3b pee Aore OAAA AOREB NEAR BALING /O\/Uv tusaockp, 2a 6d per Aore OACifi AORES ALFORD FOREST, /OttU^ half Hngllßb grass, 3i per Acre H. MATSON & CO. Ashburton. LONDON AND LANCASHIRE FJRE INSURANCE COMPANY. WE have been appointed Agents for f he above Company, and are no* prepared to take risks on Buildings, Stock, and Crops at current rates. H. MATSON & CO;, Ashburton; Money to Lend IN IARGB OR SMALL SOM& Apply H. MATSON & CO. I have oeen appointed Agent FOR THE Mercantile Finance Co., CHBISTOHURCH, WH are prepared to advance Money opo BILLS OF SALE, MORTGAGE OF STOCK, CROP LIENS, or other Security D. THOMAS. Wfi ARE APPOINTED] Pole Agents From Rakaia to Bangitata FOB MURTON AND WHITE'S Prize Sheep Dip Placed Ist by the Canterbury A. and Association after an exhaustive trial. H. MATSON & CO. ABhburton. - _^s Agricultural Implements. WE ARE APPOINTED SOLS AGENTS IN ASHBORTON . FOR Messbs BOOTH, MoDONALD & i>vo Carlyle Implement Worki, Chrletohurch, Sami- <b Implements on hand Inspection Invited, H. MATSON & CO. Ashburton, GARDEN & FIELD TOOLS We are appointed SOLE AGENTB m Abhbnrton for the PLANET JUPR. HORSE HOE AND CULTIVATOR COMBINED, GARDEN PLOUGH AND DRILL COMBINE. Ji. MATSON & CO. Ashburton. STORAGE. STORAGE FREE FROM VERMIN. EL Matson & Co*



DIPPING JEASON, 1888. BROOKE'S "Perfect" Sheep Dip. IS THE BEST FOR THE WOOL, AS PROVED BY PRACTICAL TESTS. T)REPARED m accordance with the latest advancement m chemistry as applied to JL the Woollon Manufacturing ludnatry. It la a decided Improvement en the old fashioned dips and only requires a trial to jrove its superiority. At the late Sheep dipping Competition, conducted by the Cauterbury Agricultural and Pastoral ABaocla- ticn, the Kaiapol Woollen Co , on behtilf of tho ABSociation, for wool dyeing end genernl manufacturing pnrpoaes, awarded tht first place to Brooked " Prefect " Sheep Dip ; m fact, Brooke's Dip was the only ono that actually improved the wool m this important roepeot, the uniipped wool being acoond, whilst all tho others were more or less dlecolored. The Association also pronounc d BROOKE'S "PERFECT" SHfiEP DIP to be superior to the Zaalaudla, Little's, Hatoh's, Ouoper's and McDougall's, and also to leave the wool m better condition than Thomas' Dip. Brooke's Dip having con- sequently been proved to be better then the English Dips, your praotioal support of the colonial article is respeotfnlly Bolloited. To ensure Brooke's Dip being more thoroughly lasting m its good effects, In future it will be sont ont 20 per cent stronger, free of extra charge. Proportions for nae. — One Gallon of Dip to 100 Gallons of water. Mixes readily with cold water ; docß not require stirring while dipping. Remarkably emollient, leaving the wool m perfect condition, without tho olightest stain from tho first day of Dipping Concentrated m composition to reduoe cost of carriage, and put up m a portable bandy form for uae, it is also one of the cheapest Dips In tho Market. REDUCED PRICE : 14s per tin, to make 200 gallons wash ; 10 a per oaae, oon- taining 6 tins, to make 1000 Gallons ; 653 per ease for not lesa than 5 oases. Packages free. 2.ii 6 F. MAKEIG, Agent, Ashburton. GEORGE JAMESON Wool ast> Grain Mekohant HASIFOR SALE,— SEEDS for Autumn Sowing, CAPE BAELEY, RYE, CLOVERS, TURNIPS, etc SHEEP DIP - THOMAS ' AND LITTLES, PLOUGH SHARES, OILS, and STORES of all kinds, AND SEAMING TWINE. AGENT FOR— New Zealand Fire and Marine Insurance Company, Risks on GROWING|OROPS or bTAOKS accepted at lowest current rates, CASH PURCHASER OF WHEAT, OATS, and BARLEY. ALBERT EGBERTS BAS FOR SALE,— Corn sacks LARGE SIZE andjfdll weight. SEAMING TWINE TN AftY QUANTITY, CIiOVEBS, — RED, WHITE, COWGRASS, ALSYKE, and TREFOIL. RYEGRASS, COCKSFOOT, jnd RAPE. ANCHOR Binding Wire, and very best Binder Twine. Golden Tares, Cape Barley, COOPER'S SHEEP DIP THE STANDARD FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND. WITH UNLIMITED LIABILITY OF SHAREHOLDERS. CAPITAL— •eijOOOJOOO STERLING. HEAD OFFICE 7 DUNEDIN. TTN6URERB have the most undoubted Security under this Company's Policies JL together with an assurance of Prompt and Liberal Settlement of Claims. FIRE and MARINE RIBKB accepted on all descriptions of Property and Merchandise also Crop, Stuck, and Machine Risks at Lowest Jbtates of Premium. Fidelity of Persons holding situations of trust guaranteed. OFFICE, : HEREFORD STREET, OHRISTOHUROH. (Opposite Bank of New Zealand.) ARCHIBALD SCOTT, ' Manager for Canterbury, ALiBEET EOBEIITS, 15 , AGENT, ASHBURTON Dissolution of Partnership. £5000 WOBTH OF HABDWABE £5000 , AT COST BARGAINS, REAL BARGAINS, Monster Barg&ins! Important Cheap Sale of Builders Requisites, House Furnishing and General Ironmongery, Crockery and Glassware, m cousequence of the Dissolution of Parlnersnip of the firm of HENRY ZANDER & CO. THE UNDERSIGNED, having purchased the extensive business is under necessity of making «l large and speedy REDUCTION, at a sacrifice, ot the STOCKS m the above DEPARTMENTS, to effect which a large DISCOUNT will be allowed od 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 Chnstchuvch 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 offered at. Come one, come all, and judge for yourselves, and do not spend your money at places, where there arc no boiw fide sales, but mere advertisements, quoting prices which are never adhered to, and simply delude the PUBLIC " The STOCKS m the varions DEPARTMENTS are Inrge and well selected, being im- ported direct from the English,' American, and Continental Markets, and which I intend selling at prices lutheito unheard of m Ashburton I am also anxious to take part m the continuous struggle for business which is now being carried on m this town, and to 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 makefyour selections, HEJSTKYJJAJSTDER AGENCIES: SUN FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY CANTON MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY . SAUQNAL MUTUAL tUFJ ASSOQUTiOtf QF AUSTRALASJ



Public Notices. NOTICE. TOURING DR LEAHY'S absence In •ttugland, Dr W. T. Hannah will conduct the practice, and may be consulted at Dr Leahy's residence, Tancred Street. An immediate settlement of all Accounts Is requested. £20 REWARD, IN consequence of the amount of Poaching going on m the Creeks on the Logmhor Estate, the above reward will be paid to anyone giving information that will lead to a conviction. Prom this date NO ONE will be per- mitted to fish m the Creeks on the Lagmhor Estate. 11*58 DONALD MoLEAN.^ B74KER BROS BUILDEBB, UNDERTAKERS, &c, Corner Wakanui Road and Oaos street, (Next Central Hotel.) Or at Baker and Brown's Coach Faotory ilavelock street 11J1 Coal. Coal. Coal. to thbesbingH~maohine pro- prietors, FARMEP»» & OTHERS. HAVING made our arrangements for this Season's COAL SUPPLY on exceptionally favorable terms, we are m a position to meet the demands of our Ous'omera most liberally, both as to QUALITY and PRICE. ' O3DERS NOW xjEINS BOOKED. MoCALLUM & CO., IJ7D Goal and Timber Merchants. P. Perriman F- FERRIMAN AGENT FOR JOSEPH FORD'S PATENT SCOUR ADD LONG-WORM . MIXTURE FOR ©TBCEJEP. A PERFECT CURE FOR SCOUR AND LUNG-WORM. One Drenching as per instructions, will be found perfectly effectual, and instead of injuring the Sheep m any way, it will give both stomach and bowels a healthy tone, and increase the appetite wen« derfully, so that the Sheep recover and thrive right away. THE following arc a few of the Testi- monials that have been received, testi- fying to the efficacy of this valuable SCOUR and LUNG-WORM MIXTURE :— On May 3rd, 1887, Mr John Storrier, of Ealing, writes : — Sir, — I hereby beg to certify that you drenched 8z of my Hoggets w ; th your Patent Mixture for Scour and Lung- Worm, on the 15th April. They were m a weak state, and had begun to die, After you dtenched them not one died, and on the third day the Scour was stopped, and they a*-e now doirjg well. To Mv JosEi-ir Ford, Ealing. South Rangitata, June 6th, 1887. Sir, — I have drenched our Sheep with your PATENT MIXTURE, and it has proved a perfect cure. The Hoggets were dying at the rate of from three to four each day. The disease also broke out amongst a flock of four and six-tooth Wethers I had on the turnips, and these sheep were also dying oft fast. I drenched the lot on the 23rd May, and have lost only one sheep since. The balance are all doing well, and the disease has quite disappeared, Yours, &c, IIIiNRY HEARN, (Manager for Mr Ruddenklau.) To Mr Joseph Ford, Bankfield, St Andrews, July 25th, 1887. Mr Joseph Ford, Ealing, Dear Sir, — I duly received the bottle con» tainiug youi Lung-Worm Mixture. I tried it as per your instructions, on eight of the worst weaners I had, and I am very pleased with the result. The quantity you sent me for trial was so small that I could not test its efficacy m curing Lung* Worm so thoroughly as I wou d have liked. But lam so pleased with what I saw of it that I will use a larger quantity of it next year, and hope that it will prove to be all you claim it to be, and that you can supply it at a reasonable price Yours faithfully, D, McLaren, Flemineton, August 31st, 1887. To Mr Tosepii Ford, Dear Sir, — I have pleasure m telliug you that I purchased lrom your Ashburton Agent two 2-galkm tins of your Patent Scour and Lung- Worm Mixture, and used it m my flock. About 300 of my lambs were very bad, and I gave each of them a drench, taking care that the administration was done by my own hands. In about a week or so all had recovered with the exception of three or four. Those who formed the exception were hope- less to begin with, and their recovery I should certa nly liave looked upon as a miracle. Those that recovered are now eood honest sheep, thanks to the kindly action of your valuable patent A. McARTUURi Epperstone Farm, Hinds, I September 24th, ISB7. I Mr Joseph Ford, Ealing, Dear Sir, — I wish to add my testimony to the great value of your Mixture for Lunlo Worm and Scour m Sheep or Lambs. My Hoggets were scoumig and had commenced to die off. I drafted out 24 m July, and after dagging them, gave each a dose of your Mixture, which effected a cure, and 1 had no more trouble with them. Your Lung-Worm and Scour Mixture only requires to be more publicly known, when 1 am sure Sheep Farmers will be grateful to you for having made so va'uable a discovery as you have done. Yours, &c , John Emerson. Waterton, 2nd September, ISB7. To Mr Joseph Ford Dear Sir,— -I have used your Scour and Mixture with the best possible '\u25a0 results. Yours truly, Alexander Kidd; DIRECTIONS FOR USE.. One tablespoonful and a-halt for each Sbeep is the quantity for each drench. My mode of drenching is to.^e a thesp's horn, ra^de 10, hold the neat quantity, care to be taken to. shake the tin well so as to get all thp ingredients mixed to an uniform thickness before drenching. One Gallon is sufficient for 16 Sheep, PW FORD. Ealing, Patentee »na Proprietor.



Pcblic Notices ~Y\ FARTED application*! for thepoat of W Secretary to tha ABbbnrton Tradesmen's Racing Clab. PurticaJaraof dnties required can be obtained from the undersigned, to whom applications are to be Bddresaed, skating Salary required, on or before SATURDAY, 3rd prox. 3°13- J. Q DUNCAN, Dentistry. MR AUDLEY E. MERE WETHER WILL ATTEND DAILY AT JONES' NEW BUILDING, Next Somerset Hotel. Teeth Extracted — 2a 6d. B, Morris WISHES to inform bin numerous Customers of Aahbarton Dlatrlot that he Is prepared to GRIST GRAIN Id any quantity at reduced RITES. Satis- faction guaranteed. GHISI.ING done for Farmers by return ; good FLOUR guaranteed, WHEAT for GRISTING may be delived at the Triangle Bakery as usua'. BRAN and SHARPS m Stock. ASHBURTON. THK i^ENTRAL TTOTEL, \J XX Proprietor ... \u0084, W, Redmond, A comfortable Family and Commercial Hotel. Private Suites for Famllen. Good Billiard Room. Drinks at Front Bar, 3d. Luoch Free at 12 o'clock. Choicest Brands of Llqaors. Special tenua per week. HAVING purchased from Mr Tait hi Stock and business m Burnet street, I hope the Public and those who have been m the habit of dealing with Mr Tait vrill continue to do so with me. Everything will be Bold at exceedingly low 1 prices. A. IRELAND, 1 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 Mr Ireland. 2 79 JAMES TAIT. NEW. ZEALAND RAILWAYS. exoursionTo timaru, TIMARU RAOES~MAROH Bth & 9rn, "OXOURSION Ticketn to Tlmarn, avail- jQi able for Timaru or Temuka, will be issued at Aabburton at 5b 6d first clasß, 4s second, for an Excursion Train on the 9th March, which will be duo from Asbbarton at 9.30 a.m., and will return from Tlmara at 5.0 p.m. SATURDAY Return Tickets to Tlmara will be leaned at Chriatohurch, Oamaro, and Intermediate Stations, ou the 7th, Bth, and 9th Marob, and Return Tickets to Waehdyke for Sooth Expreea Train, Bth and 9.h, available for return till the 12th, 3*14 By order, NOTICE. I BEG to announce to my numerous Customers arid Friends that Mr H. H. Stephens having left my employment, he is no longer authorised to Uiko Orders or reoelve Cash for me ; also, that as there is jnet one other Grocer'a Assistant left, 1 have been fortunate enough to seouro his services. Mr Roberts, whom I have en- gaged, has h*d about fifteen yeaza ex- perience m two of the leading Houses m Cbrlstoburoh, and my Customers may depend upon genuine civility, and orders pat up with care and forwarded with despatch ; also, that I am atlll the Cheapest and best Grooer m town. Having purohased heavily m every De> partment for Cash, I am determined to let my Patrons have the benefit. Special Blended Teas, 2s t 2s Gi, and 3s per lb ; Sugars, very low prioea. Call and see. D. McFaJRLANE, The People's Grooer. Pbbmises — Burnett and East Streets. 3*15 BAZiUR. BAZAAR, BAZAAR. A BAZAAR and GIFT AUCTION m aid of the Funds of the Parochial Distrlot of Longbeaoh, will be held at Tin w s ld ou Easter Monday, 2nd April, 1888, m the Stores opposite the Railway Station (late Jones and Bradssaw's), kindly lent by Mr D. Thomas. Bazaar open at 12.30 ; Live and Dead Stook, and Farm Produce, will be sold daring the day by Auotion. Admission, 6d. Children, half.prloe. Refreshments provided at a moderate charge. 3*12 CANTERBURY AGRICULTURAL AND PASTORAL ASSOCIATION. NOTICE. mHE Annual RAM AND EWE FAIR J_ WILL BE HELD AT THE ASSOCIATIONS NEW GROUNDS, Addington, ON THURSDAY, MARCH 22nd, ' ENTRIES will be received up to THURSDAY, March 15th, at the AeßOcia- tion'B Office, Hereford street. ENTRANCE FEES j Rama, 2s (irrespective of numbers) iiwes, la „ n No entry will be received unless accom* panied with entrance foes. M. MURPHY, 3 1 Secretary. PRELIMINARY ANNOUNCEMENT. G. M. Brooke, (Formerly Managiag Assistant to COOK and ROSS.) PharmicoutloAl and Operative Chem'at, ' Sheep Dip Manufacturer, and proparor of Poisoned' Wheat, Kaiapol, BEGS to announce that having secured premises In Ashburtnn, ho purposes opening a Chemist and Druggist's Shop, abonfc tho first week In April, when the favor of your patronage will be respect* fully eollolted. SOLE MANUFACTURER OF BROOKE'S Perfect Sheep Di> o*ll* "¥• MAKBItt, 4s*iis Agent, Aebibiuton.



Auctions. SPECIAL ENTRY. BATURDAy7~3rd MARCH. Q OASES APPLES Q Veky Choice Fkuit. ALFBED HARRISON, 3 20 Auctionoer . SATURDAY, MARCH 10th. What has often beon asked for, viz., about 10 Acres of Good Land near Town, well watered MX T. BULLo"oK will Sell by Public Auction at the Arcade, on SATUR- DAY, March 10th,— LOT 187, frontiDjr the Mill Race and Middle Uoad, containing 10 Acres, 2 Roods, 35 Perches, suburban district of Allenton. Full particulars from tho Auctioneer. 3*19 T. BULLuQK. Auctioneer. TOWN SECTION 338, corner of Moore and William streets, with Buildings thereon. MR T, BULLOCK has received in- structions from Mr 8. Nashelski to Bell by Public Auction on HATUHDAY, MARCH 10rn, T. S 388, having one chain frontage on Moore street, and 2J chains on William street. There is a Cotf age of Ten Booms ereoted on this Property, also a Lean-to. It is well Bituated and will be Bold on liberal terms. Sale at 12.15. T. BULLOCK, 3*lß Auctioneer. ASHBUBTON RAM AND EWE FAIR. TINWALD YARDS FRIDAY, 16th MARCH, MESSRS MILES* and 00. will offer at the above Fair, about KAAH CROSSBRED EWES U\JKJ\J 2 at)d 4 . Tootht POOn MERINO EWES, from the **V^ W Celebrated Ananaa Flock. -ALSO- LINCOLN, LEICESTER, SHROP- bHIRE AND SOUTHDOWN RAMS. Clients will oblige by forward ing particu- lars of their Entries at an early date. J. T. FORD, Auctioneer, GEORGE JAMESON, 2°16 Agent, Ashburtou. FARMS. FARMS. FARMS. MESSRS MILES & CO. have reseived instructions from I. R. 0; 0. Graham, Esq., TO OFFER FOR ABSOLUTE SALE by PUBLIC AUCTION About the end of Marah, 500 ACRES, In Farms of from 30 to 140 Acres each. The above Land comprises the unsold portion of Mr Graham's well-known T.INTWALD FARM, one mile distant from Tinwald, and about three miles from Ashburton. The Land is of good quality, all m grass, and hia not been oropped for ten yean, It ie also abundantly watered bp natural oreeks, and by a branch of the County water race. 1H&\ ? TBjRMSoi 1 PAYMENT. Fall particulars may be obtained from the Auctioneer, or GEORGE JAMESON, Agent, Ashbuiton. J. T. FORD, '«*<•- « - AuotionW, > $17 UwW Ifrlty WftMhiiebi