THE ASHBfclfcfpff GUARDIAN WEPffMSDA?. AtTGUSfr 6 1890.

Printed and published by the "Ash burton Publishing Company" at thei printing offices, Burnett stjfret, Ash burton Wednesday, August 6 1890



T7EAT)»G'S COUGH lOZENGES TZEATING'S COUGH LOZENGES TZEATING'S COUGH LOZENGES T^EATING'S COUGH LOZENGES 94. Commercial Boad, Peckham, July 12, 1890 " Dear Sir, —I am a poor hand at express ing my feelings on paper, but I should like to thank you, for your kaenges h*ve done wonders for me m relieving my terribla cough. Since I had th» operation re 1 Tracheotomy' (the same as the tat* Bmf peror of Germany, and unlike him, thank God I am still alive and getting on well) per formed at St. Bartholomew's Hospital fo aduct, or paralysis of the vocal chords, none could possibly have had a more violent cough, indeed it was so bad afc tim» that it quite exhausted me. The mucus also, which was very copious and hard, has been softened and I have been able to get rid of it without difficulty,—l am, euv yours truly, J. TFfTTiL. MrT. Keating. Medical N«tb. The above speaks for itself. From strict inquiry it appears that the benefit from using Keating's Cough Lozenges is ondwr stated. The operation was * specially severe one, and was performed T>y the specialist, Dr H. T. Butlin, of St. Bartholo mew's Hospital. Since the op«r»tien tae only means of relief is the us* »f the»« Lozengss. 3« successful ar» th«y that ona affords immedv le benefit, although from the nature of the case the throat irritation is i» tense. Mr Hill kindly allows any referenoa to be made to him. I/EATING'S COUGH LOZENGKS I/EATING'S COUGH LOZENGES. I/EATING'S COUGH LOZENGES BEATING'S COUGH LOZfiffGES. Sold E"Bkywhb»e m Tins. Proprietor—THOiLlS^ATlN^^ndon. BUOCEBB IHB BEST TSB WOPTB KOLLGWAY'B PILLS ft OIMTMRNT /MIS UNIVERSAL MEDICINE IS J. HOUSEHOLD oEQUIBITE EVEBV V/.BEBE. IBE PILLS Purify the Bl<i<vS, ianpart totse to the Nenrooa ;ys!.ero, and art -ngt powerfoUyyet.soothingly on the LIVER AND BOWELS, Promoting Biges'ion and Assimilation, tn J endowing the mhole bodily frame witfc Strength and vig' r. 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PREVIOUS TO STOOK-TAE;iNG. S. W. AEBSSN & C?S CLEARING SALE OF WINTER DRAPERY JACKETS, ULSTERS, DRISS GOODS MILLINERY &c. COMMENCING SATURDAY, JULY sth. The Public will h»ye an opportunity of getting GENUINE BARGAINS at S. W. ASN & CSS CHEAP CLEARING SALE " ASH BURTON COUN^CY HUNT__CLUB. ANNUAL STEEPLECHASES rpo be held on the Racecourse, Ash- JL burton, on Patrons —Hon. John McLean, Matthew Stitt. Peesident —John Grigg. Vice-Presidents—G. H. Alington,W. B. Denshire, Dr Leahy, D. McLean W. C. Walker, M.H.R. Stewards—G. H. Alington, J, C. N. Grigg, Dr Leahy, H. G. Moore, W. P. Chapman, J. Jamieson, D, Mc&endry, G. A. Buckley, H. H. Wright, W. Rollit. Judge—M. Stitt. Startir—D. Thomas. Clerk ofthb Coursb—A. Hewson. Clerk of thb Scalbs—A. J. Kelly. Handioappers—Dr Leahy, M. Scott. F. Russell. PROGRAMME. 1. The Hunters' Hurdlb Raci, a handicap of 15 sotb ; second horse tc receive 3 sots from the stake. For qualified hunters the property of members of the Ashburton County Hunt Club. Maiden riders allowed 71bs. Nomination, 10s : acceptance, ss.' About two miles ; over eight flights of hurdles, about 3 feet 6inches high. Hunt Club Cup Steeplechase, a handicap of 30 so\s ; second horse to receive 3 soys and third horse to receive 2 sots from the stake. Open to all qualified hunters, the property of members of any recognised Hunt Club. Minimum weight, lOst. Maiden riders allowed 71bs. Nomination, 15s ; acceptance, 15s. About three miles, over such jumps and course as fehe Stewards shall direct. N.B.— The winner of this race to have the option of receiving the prize m a piece of plate or m specie. 3. Hack Race, of 10 sjvs, no weight tinder lOst. For horsei that have never been nominated for a handicap •r any classic race. Post entry 10s, to go to the fund. Three quarters of a mile on the flat. .4. Maiden Steeplechase Plati, of 15 soys ; second horse to receive 3 soys from the stake. For qualified hunters the property of members of the Ai^hburton County Htat Club, that have' never won an advertised steeple chase. Weight for age Maiden riders allowed 7lbs. Entrance lss. About twvo miles. 5 Ladies' Bracelet Handicat, of 20 sots ; the first horse to receive a bracelet of the value^ of 15 sots , the second horse to receive a bracelet of the value of 5 sots. Open to all qualified hunters, the property of members of any recognised Hunt Club. A high weight handicap. Gentlemen ridew.. Maiden rider allowed 71b. Horses before starting for this race must qualify over a flight of hurdles m front of the stand to the satisfaction of the Stewards. Al horses to be nominated by ladies Nomination, 10s ; acceptance, 10s. About two miles on the flat, 6 Consolatioh Steeplechase, a handicap of 10 sots. Nomination 10s, to be mad* to the Secretary immediatel after the Ladies' Bracelet m run acceptance free, to be notified to the Secretary within 10 minutes of the' declaration of the weights. About one mile and a half. GENERAL RULES. No entry will be received for any of the Races except upon this condition : —That all disputes artd objections arising out of the racing ahull be decided by a majority of the Stewards present, or those whom they may appoint. Their decisions upon all points connected with the carrying out of this Programme shall be final. All entries to be sealed and addressed to th» Secretary, Ashburton, entrance j money enclosed, with the name, age at th« time of entry, name of owner, pedi- g r©«, and performances of the horse, and colors of the rider. Entries by telegram must be confirmed by writing at the earliest opportunity. Ho nomination or acceptance will be received on any pretence whatever after the hour named, and unless accompanied by the necessary amount m cash. All horsas must be ridden m colors. A qualified hunter shall mean any horsp. ' thafc has been fairly hunted at least threa times with any recognised pack of hounds during th» season 1890, and the Master's certiftcat* of qualification must be pro duced at the scales. Gentlemen riders. - Names must be «ent m to the Secretary on or before 2nd Aogastf for the approval of the Com mittet. Fire per cent will be deducted from all winnings towards the expenses of the Cours*. The Committee reserve to themselves the right of r«ft).sing any entry, and m the event of bad weather of postponing the meeting from day to day or for any longer eriod. The Races will be run under the Rules of Racing and the New Zealand Grand National Steeplechase Rules m all case her* they apply NOMINATIONS &c Nominations to be accompanied by feea &.ame, age, and description of the horse and ooloiß of rider, and m the hands oi fee Secretary not later than 9 p.m. on SiTDBDAT, July 19th, 1890. Weight* will be declared on MONDAY : July 28th, 1890 | Acceptance musfr be made to th: Secretary not lat#r than 9 p.m. o SATURDAY Augusfe 2nd. 1890 j J. FOOKS, Ho» Secretary^



Wool Season, 1890-1891 ASHBUETON WOOL STOKES. * MR JOHtf G. RESTELL BEGS TO INTIMATE TO THE WOOL GROWERS OF ASHBURTON DISTRICI THAT HE IS PREPARED TO MAKE LIBERAL CASH jftJDV-AiETOES ON THE GROWING CLIP, OB ON WOOL PLACED IN HIS HANDS FOR SALE LOCALLY, OR IN CHRIS TCHURCH, OR FOR SHIPMENT Mr. RESTELL will act m conjunction with th« NEW ZEALAND LOAN AND MERCANTILE AGENCY COMPANY LIMITED, who will RENDER ACCOUNT SALES WITH THEIR USUAL PRJMPTITUDE B*l2 The Union Fire Iwancfl Companj, IMed Head Office, Christchnrcli. CAPITAL ... « ... £2,000,000 PAID UP ... ... £100,005 RESERVE AND RE-INSURANCE FUND £6*,000 DIRECTORS,—^ Hon. J. T. Pbacook, M.L.C., Chairman. P. Cttxnikgham, Es«., H. E. Webb G. G. Stbad, Est., Deputy Chairman, Esq., Hon. W. REifW, M.L.O J. Anbkrson, Ist., J. Pjxkxk, Es*., General Manage?, W. DEVENISH MIARES Offices, 17f Hereford St., Christchnrch. Smciai. Fbjltuiiis : The only Institution of tht kind with ite Head Office Christchnrch. LiiBRAMTT m Settlemen f Claims Ra7*iis, *he lowest curren AGENT FOR ASHBURTON AND DISTRICT JOHN" Gr RE3T.SLL WEST STUEET. WE ARE CASH BUYERS ALL TIMES OF WHEAT OA'iS BARLEY. RY IGRASS PEAS ETC. ERIE D'uAK DIOR BROS. MI CLOVERS FOR THE SEASON HAVE J¥ST COMB TO HAND, Pbr Ship "Nbwok?." THEY ARE Al IN QUALITY AND LOW IN PEIOE. THEY ARE HURST and SONS, of LONDON. choicest seeds, inspection invited. samples~lbupplied. D. TffOMAS ASHBUBTON. D. THOMAS (Late of Matson, Cox and Co.) AUCTIONEER, LAND, INSURANCE, and ESTATI AGENT, VALUATOR, WOOL and GRAIN BROKER, ASHBURTON. lOANS Negotiated. Weekly Sales of Live Stock ; Tinwald an« 3 Ashburton Ji alternatsty. Fortnightly Sales of Sheepskins, Fat, and Hides on FRIDAYS. Sales of Wool throughout the Season. Grain bought and sold on Commission. Clearing Sales « j per arrarigemettf] LOHDON AND LANCASHIRE »IRE INSURANCH COMPATJY. I hare been appointed Agent for the nbote Comtpany and am »ow prepared to take risks o» Buildings, and Growing Crops «t current rates. Drrno MAB, ASHBUETON-. WOOL. WOOL. WOOL. TATTERSALL'S, WEST STREET, ASHBURTON, [AM Prepared to make LIBERAL CASH. ADVANCES against the Growing Clip of WOOL, placed mmy hands for SALE it i Ashburton, «r Shipment to Sngland. WOOLPACKS, TWINE, OIL, P .ADDLE* -Ac., SUPPLIED. ~~ D. THOMAS, ASHBURTON. I



Mr E. F. Wright AGE ICXJLTUBAL LIMB. Lauriston, May 17th, 1890. MR E. F. WRIGHT, Dear Sir, —I put five tons of Lime screenings on six acres of grass land after it was ploughed, and I can see to an inch where the Lime was put on, and at the time the Lime was being spread the wind blew the fine dust over the adjoining land, and on this, as well as the properly limed land, there i« a ffood crop, while on the non-limed there is not a single turnip.—Yours fruly, DENNIS McKENDRY. Valetta, February Bth 1890] MR E. F. WRIGHT, Dear Sir, —In answer to enquiries re 6 acres limed with 6 tons Lime,l am very well satisfied with result. In spite of heavy winds, which blew a lot of it away shortly after I put it on, and although there is not much difference m the wheat, the grass, which was sown down at rolling, shows a rery marked difference against that which was not limed, both m the growth and the thickness, and it is my intention, to do some more this »ut«Mii. Yours Truly, JOHN BOYLB. Longbeach, March Hth, 1890. MR E. F. WRIGHT, Dear Sir, —For two years now I have carried on experiments m liming the land for fruit trees, arid I am thoroughly satisfied with the results making the trees healthier the fruit larger and keeping the blight m check. Yours Truly, F. STANDISH. Longbeach, May 17th, IR9O. MR E. F. WRIGHT, Dear Sir, —I am very satisfied with the result of the Lime on the ground I had m potatoes. The crop was much better this fear, when it was potatoes after potatoes, than it was the previous year, when it was potatoes after grass, and the quality much superior.—Yours truly, HUGH OULLEN. Wakanui, May 20th, 1890. E. F. WRIGHT. Esq., Dear Sir, —I hare pleasure m informing you that the most satisfac tory results have been obtained from the use of lime supplied by you last spring. The lime was applied as a top dressing on land intended for roots at the rate of 2 tons per acre on potatoes and carrots, and one ton on mangold land. The land had been well tilled previous to laying on the lime, and after spreading was well harrowed into the soil. Notwithstanding the fact that the season was most unfavorable for all root crops, I hare had a very fair crop; more especially m the case of potatoes and carrots, which, m quality, are the best I have grown since coming to the country. I am satisfied that any farmer having a little spare cash could not find a better investment for it than giving his paddock a dressing with lime. I intend this season to try the effect on grass land and also on turnips. I Remain Yours Sincerely, GEO. W. LEADLEY. Mount Somers, May 7th, 1890. MR WRIGHT Sir, —I uld not get anything to grow on my bit of ground,so I was determined to try your lime last winter and I gave it a good dose. I can now grow plenty of vegetables of *11 kinds. I planted a piece of ground 30ft by 40ft with potatoes and I got 6 bags of round potatoes out of it, and, strange to say there was not a weed of any sort to be seen. I planted another piece of ground which was not limed with potatoes and they were not worth digging and the ground full of weeds and sorrel, so I recommend your lime highly for growing good crops. Yours truly, ROBERT JONES. Toi Toi, Longbeach, May 24th 1890. MR E. F. WRIGHT, Dear Sir, —I have been trying to grow potatoes for the last 8 years and I ne% rer could get more than 4 to 5 tons to the acre. Last season I was nduced to try lime,and have got more than double what I have got m previous years. Yours truly, R. B. LUSCOMBE. Ashburton Racing Club, May 31st, 1890, E. F. WRIGHT, Esq., Dear Sib, —I am directed by my Committee to inform you of the result of the experimental use of your agricultural lime on the grass of the Ashburton Racecourse. A part of the racing track, part of the lawn and saddling paddock,were last season top dressed with lime at the rate of 2 tons to the acre. The parts so dressed now show a far superior turf to the undressed parts of the course, the sward being far closer and better grown] Anyone wishing to see the effects of liming may see at a gl<ance,on a visit to the course, ;he great benefit effected, and considering that the last season h s been all against the full benefit being shewn, the result is very marked. Yours faithfully, G. BISSETT, Sec. Styx Apple Company, Christchurch, May 24th, 1890. E. R WRIGHT., Esq., Mount Somers, Dear Sir, —I have pleasure m stating that our Orchard has derived marked benefit from the dressing of Mount Somers Lime, which it received last year. I shall require some more for a fresh plantation which we are mak ing m the course the winter. Yours faithfully, F. WILDING, Managing Director. New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Company, Christchurch, June 2nd, 1890. E. F. WRIGHT, Esq., Mount Somers, Dear Sir, —In reply to your enquiries as to the results of the lime used by me at Buccleuch I can safely say that I am quite satisfied that it is one of the best fertilisers that can be used. The grass land was greatly improved by it. Last year I dressed some land that had been broken up for turnips, un fortunately the paddock suffered severely from the heavy nor-westers, so that I cannot say how it might have acted. lam determined to use it more exten sively this year,and hope you will be able to supply me with from 60 to 100 tons.—Yours faithfully, H. T. WINTER. LIME AS A MANURE FOR TURNIPS TO THE EDITOR " OTAGO DAILY TIMES. Sir, —Lime is well-known to the farmer as being beneficial for pasture land and for grain crops, but it is not often applied to turnips, and as the re sult has been very successful, I have much pleasure m giving farmers the benefit of the experiment. I have had a strong impression for many years that much of the land south of Dunedin, and especially m Southland, would benefit by the use of lime, and we tried it several times on Edendale with satisfactory results for grass and oats, but the price of the lime and the railway carriage made the use of it pro hibitory. Recently, however, both have been considerably reduced, although still too high, and last spring we determined to give liming a trial on a larger scale han hitherto, the result of which is given m the following extract from the annual report, of our Edendale manager : — " Last year we limed 200 acres at a cost of £460 14s 6d. Lime cost £221 3s 4d, railage £163 13s lid, carting and spreading £75 13s 3d, clearing couch grass £36 13s 3d extra. This seems a heavy outlay, but there is such a magnificent crop of turnips after the lime that the cost will be repaid twice over this year, and then there is the permanent good the land will derive from the lime. Ten acres m the paddock were left unlimecl, with the result that we. have no turnips there,although they had exactly the same labor, seed and bone dup.'t. The crop after the lime is worth £5 an acre, and if we had used no limo it would not have paid the cost of the cultivation. The railway carriage ifj still too high on lime, and I hope to see it reduced." I may explain that the paddock is situated near the Edendalp. railway station, and was considerably out of order through couch and other objection able grasses, and that we thought the best way of clearing it would be to grub out the couch grass as well as we could, and then lime and manure the ground well so as to produce a good crop of turnips, Accordingly the "round was well worked, and 2 tons of lime and 3 cwt of bone duist applied. The turnips were sown partly m drills and partly broadcast, but 10 acres an average of the land—was left unKmed. The turnips on the drills and broad cast are a splendid crop ; but although the 10-acre patch got 3cwt of bones there are almost no turnips. I may say, however, that we have <?ood crops m other paddocks without lime, but not equal to the limed ones. Next year I intend increasing the quantity of lime and reducing the bone dust; but if the cost of the lime and the railway carriage were reduced a little further we would use lime still more largely. Very few farmers can afford to expend £2 an acre for manuring their land although they may feel satisfied that it would pay well to do so, and I think the Railway Commissioners might see their way to carry agricultural lime at a nominal rate, especially as the railway has to brinw so many empty timber trucks back to Southland past Milburn. " Then they should also bear m mind that the use of lime increases the crops by 15 to 20 bushels an acre, and the feeding capacity of turnips and grass m still greater proportion the bulk of which increase would be carried by the railway; and generally farmers would become more prosperous and benefit the whole community. We lave only to look at what the Tokomairiro Plain was a few years ago and what it is now by the application of lime. Then it grew sorrel and Yorkshire fog now it produces excellent crops of wheat and turnips and grass, which fattens instead of starves the stock.—l am, etc., THOMAS BRYDONE. Duned n. une 10 Specia quotations forlarge orders. All communications^ to be addressed to. th* 1 undersigned E. F. WRIGHT. WOTJNI SOMERS



PJfiOULLf AUTHORISED WHOLE SALE AGENTS FOR NEW ZEALAND MESRSP.HAYMAN&CO DUNEDTN CHRISTCHUROH, WELLINGTON, AND AUCKLAND The above carry a complete Stock of F.E. KUGELMANN& CO.S STANDARD HERBAL MAGNETIC REMEDIES, Which may be obtained from all Chemists • and Storekeepers all over the globe. . ocal Agents for H. E. Kugelmann and Co.'s Magnetic Remedies— These Goods can be procured from th following— ASHBURTON—O. M. Brooke, Chemist; John Ore, and Co., Merchants RAKjLLL—C. Hardy and Co., Merchants rpHESS ■nrivalled Herbal Medicines 1 »r« universally acknowledged to be th« best m the world. Tbey are quite different to all others known, being absolutely unsurpassed m tneir universa excellence. They are absolutely specifi, for those complaints for which they are specially prepared, and are free from poison and all mineral drugs, and are uite pleasant to take. THE BALSAM OF PARADISE For all Lung and Throat Diseases. As Bronchitis; Vsthma, Wheezing, Coughs, Colds, Fog Fever, Sore Throat, Bleeding from the Lungs, Tightness on the Chest, Inflammation of Lungs, Collapse of the Air Cells, Induration of Lungs, Congestion of Lungs, &c, &c. It is the only medicine known to mankind that will completely cure, consumption m its early stages. It is composed of choice fruits, flower seeds, gums, balsams, and herbs. It renovates and fattens the weakest constitution, alike of young 01 old. It is exceedingly pleasant to take, and causes an immediate improvement m all who take it. Sold m bottles at 2s 6d. 4s, 6s, and 10s "THE BOOM OF THE COMING CENTURY." H. E. Kugelmann's Electric Essence.— An external remedy for all pains or aches, Nothing like this has ever been known, and nothing else will ever equal it. Ii you have a rheumatic or gouty pain that you do not care about, obtain a bottle oj this Electric Essence and it will make you happy. Use it for sprained backs knee joints, all swellings, dropsy, back nche, sciatica, neuralgia, weak spines, umbago, contractions, lameness, cramps, juinsy, mumps, diphtheria, croup, and for all pains and aches. Never be with out it for snake bite, and all bites oi insects or stings, and for burns, cuts, anc scalds. Price, 3s 6d and 7s. H. E. KUGELMANN'S EYE OINT MENT AND ANODYNE EMOLLIEN3 This is undoubtedly the finest Pharma ceutical Product of the century. Ar immediate cure for chilblains and frost bites. Nothing hitherto known car compare with this Ointment for'its marvellous excellence, elegance of com' bination and superior effectiveness. It will euro all eye diseases, as sun blight, sandy blight, watery blight, matter 01 qumory blight, inflammation of eyes and lids, chronic ophthalmia, and all and very, eye disease ; and as well it is the .; and nicest thing possible for fly bite, mosquito bites or stings of scorpions centipedes, spiders, etc. and for sor chroatß, coughs, mumps, quinsy, etc., il is simply splendid. All weak nervous persons should use it to rub well m dowr the spine and on the stomach. Wt guarantee that all who use this once wil never be without it. Sold only m jars ai 2s fid and 5s each. H. E. KUGELMANN'S HERBAL MAGNETIC OINTMENT. Thi unrivalled Herbal product is un doubtedly the best ointment erer elabo rated for curing old sores, bad legs. ulcers, fistulas, piles, bleeding piles, eruptions of the skin, broken chilblains ute wounds, etc., etc. In jars at Is Id 9d, 2s fid, and 5s each. THE HERBAL MAGNETIC TONIC LIVER AND STOMACH RESTORER. For all liver complaints, biliousness jaundice, congested liver, enlarged live and spleen, languor, drowsiness, pains between the shoulders, chronic indiges tion and all stomach complaints, heart ouin, flatulency, sour stomach, vomiting of food, loss of appetite, sick headache, nervousness, nervous debility, prostration and the convalescing stages of all acute diseases. Sold m bottles at 5a and 1O.« each. THE NATURAL ELECTRIC BLOOD PURIFIER. This medicine Ims no equal for all blood and skin diseases, perfectly free from mercury, arsenic, and all mineral drugs. Never fails to cure the worse forma oi scrofula, scurvy, eczema, itch, ulcers, abscesses, sore legs and breasts, and all diseases having their origin m the blood. It will work wonders m every case, with but exception. See handbook. Prices 4s 6d, 6s 6d, and 12s 6d each bottle. THE FLUID HERBAL LIFE. This is the soul of plants, an absolute specific for chronic neuralgia, faceache, toothache, tic doloreux, swollen face, gumboil, and earache. Price, Is 9d and 2s per bottle. HERBAL MAGNETIC LIVER PILLS These Pills are unrivalled, and snperior to all others for all liver troubles, bilious ness, costiveness, giddinos, indigestion, wind, and heartburn. Thej are composed solely oj the vital properties of herbs, are coated and tasteless. At Is 9d and 3s Jich. These should be kept m every house, as they are a sure cure for number less .ills. THE CHILDREN'S VITAL ESSEN yY'. This is a liquid food medicine, preua ed and adapted exclusively for penmnrufcly removing the ailments and c- es of infants and children m every iry and climate. It gives life, energy, h, bone and muscle to the frail and wasted infant, and will restore the health, vitality, vigor, and plumpness of the weak, diseased, or sickly child. Being pleasant to take, il is readily taken'by all. SoJd m two sizes only, price 2s fid and 5s each, with our guarantee attached, without which it can not be genuine. HERBAL MAGNETIC ASTHMA CURE "nis unrivalled Herbal Compound is v doubtedly the best inhalent m all aathmatical complaints and difficult breath ing, as dry asthma, humid asthma, spas, modic asthma, nervous asthma, bronchitis, wheezing, tightness on the chest, catarrh. hay fever, colds m the head, &c, &c Sold at 3s fid, fis and 10s. HERBAL MAGNETIC SNEEZING POWDER. This is a most useful little remedy of a very uniform and positive character. It has been devised and used for many years for colds m the head, catarrh m the nose hay fever, ozena, nasal polypus, and all bstructions m the nose and nasal pas sages Sold at 2s, ss. IT. E. KUGELMANN & CO SOLE PROPRIETORS. iTANUPACTURERS OF ELECTRIC AND PR PRIETARY MEDICINES. Distillers of Essential Oils and Medic Liqueurs, &c, &c OURTH AVENUE NEW YO CITY. U.S.A Australian Head Office and Wa? x.nous 172 and 174, William street, Melbourne Victoria Plantations and Reducing Establish ent at "Mount Paradise,' Gembr oc Sripp.sland. Don't fail to read our de riptive Handbook, mailed free to and £<JdreßS or may 1»? had uf'ou application'