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Public Notices 17EAT)JHG'S COUGH lOZENGES TTEATING'S COUGH, LOZENGES T7EATING'S COUGH LOZENGES IT-EATING'S COUGH LOZENGES 94. Commercial Road, 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 lozenges have done wonders for me m relieving my terriblo cough. Since I had the operation^ re * Tracheotomy' (the same as the late Emf peror of Germany, and unlike him, thank God I amscill alive and getting on well) pter formed at St V rtholomew's Hospital fo aduct, paralysis of the vocal chords,, none could possb have had a more violent cough, indeed it was so bad. at time that it quite exnaiißtcd me. The mucus also, which was very copious and hard, has been softened and I have been able to get ridof it without difficulty,—l am, sir, yours truly, J. HILL.' MrT. Keating. . Medical Note. , The above speaks for itself. From strict inquiry it appears that the benefit from using Keating's Cough Lozenges is under stated. The operation was a specially severe one, and was performed by. the specialist, Dr H. T. Butlin, of St. Bartholo mew's Hospital. Since the operation the only means of relief is the use of these Lozenges. 3c successful are the^r that one affords immedi te benefit, although from the nature of the case the throat irritation, is in tense. Mr Hill kindly allows any reference to be made to him. I/EATING'S COUGH LOZENGriS I/EATING'S COUGH LOZENGES. U EATING'S COUGH LOZENGES j IpATING'S COUGH LOZENGES Sold Everywhere m Tins. Proprietor—THOMAS KEATING London ~auouß»a the best tbs WOKTB HOLLOW AY'S pills & mm. rgIHIS UNIVERSAL MEDIOINU IS A HOUSEHOLD oEQUISITB EVBBY WHERE. THE PILLS Purity th» Blood, u-a part tone to the Nenrooi tystem, and «.(t most powerfully yet loothtngl) on the LIVER AVT> BdWBLS, Promotlus Digestion And Asiicoiktion, an! .'jtdowin^ the whoie bodily ftanie witi- Strenjrth and vigr x. Nervous Headnchei Treuibliiigs, with Lassitude and Genet* Debility quickly yield to the potent forte o these well-known Pills, and * they are v.n rival!eo'n t'aeisefficocw m nil ; x EMALE COMPLAINTS, Reoiovinj; all obstmctioois, skin blem^she* pimples and boils, better, than ar-y cthe (?iaiily madicine knowts, THE OINTMENT 51AS A WORLD- IDE REPUTATION It heal? every k of Sore, Ulcer «.nd ■•Vovmd, mof« certait)!y than sny other known falve. Its ruarvellous penetrating powen render it invaluable m all , ; ; THROAT AND CHEST DISEASES, ..luring; Broocbit'v Qtiinsays,' »nH As^rs**, ■edacing Glandular Lumps, rlosiinc MM healing; Abscesses tni Fistulas, and 'oi ■.!I»»viat.jnfi! tht excruciatia? torturfif. o! ■RHEHMATISM, GOUT,. \ni Neuralgi.-, ii ijs unsuspassed. It n^»e fails to retxiove ScurJ and every »?v>«cies of'slJ The Pills am! Otntaisnt ase "»3nyractttre at No. 8, Nsw Oxford stre-it'(late S3J3 Oxford street, London), ard ate sold by »ll vendors of Pate«t ?-'m»s fh.rougbont th <2i^}\zt>\ Vi'orM, ■ . . . Direcitons for.use m t.ln ost evrry '-npua "&" Tw-r) p.-ers ?).nr)cMo kto<he JLa oa !(t snri Hrses, If ins s>i >-Ir<>s!i •.n<~ ctr OKIZA PERFUMERY. ' 11, Place de la Madeleine, Paris, T E GRAND'S SPECIAL PRODUCTS . I , J : Savon-Oriza (Oriza Soap)— From the fo mule of Dr O. Reyell. The best soa for rendering the skin white andsof Sweetly and refreshingly scented (rose, green and white). Savon-Oriza-Velonte, exquisitely per fumed.for the toilet and baths. Savon-Oriza (Oriza Soap)— No. 2, extr fine, m boxes, 6 cakes. 12 exquisite perfumes, No. 1. Oriza-Savon-Incorore, superior quality rose tea, white heliotrope and white violet. Aquca-Oriza—New toilet water, refreshing to the skin. Oriza-Hay~A toilet water with the perfume of new mown hay. Oriza-Aciduline —Toilet vinegar, "aromatic and disinfectant, specially adapted for ladies'toilets. ■ Oriza-Scotch-Lavender—Sprigs of Scotch lavender flowers ; a rich toilet water. Eau -de - Cologne - Oriza — The high4ife toilet water., Oriza-Water —Concentrated and lasting. Extract of superior Eau-de-Cologne. Gouttes - Oriza - Dentifrice—An extract for preserving the teeth and gums m good health and preventing decay.. Oriza-Dentaire, m paste or powder, for whitening the teeth without affecting the enamel. Ess - Oriza - et - Oriza-Lys—Perfumes fo scenting linen and the handkerchie without staining. Oriza-Oil—Variously perfumed ; for ren dering the hair soft and brilliant, and preventing it from falling off. : Oriza-Lacte (Oriza Milk)—-An emulsive lotion, refreshing tonic to the skin, removing red spots and preventing wrinkles on the face. Creme Oriza (of Ninon de Lencios) —For producing a beautiful white com plexion with the clearness and velvety softness of youth. Orizaline-Colorante (the best hair dye)— For instantaneously dyeing the hair to any shade, and with no danger to health. In boxes, each with brushes comb, prospectus, and bottle; or m boxes, the bottle only withou accessories. Ess-Oriza-Incolore Violette of c y, most exquisite perfume, quite a nosegay of violets. ; Ess-Oriza Suave white heliotrope Boa quet of the flower GRATEFUL—COMFORTING. EPPS'S "COCOA BREAKFAST. BY a tboiough knowledge of the nutua laws -which govern the operations digestion and. nutrition, and by^ a caref application of the fine properties ol we selected coco*, Mr Epps has provided ou breakfast" tables with a delicately flavoure bever?ge which may save, i*a many hear doctor's bills. It is by the judicious use much articles ol diet that a constitution m be built up u«til strong enough t lesist eve endency to disease* Hundreds 3! tsub aladies are floating around us ready to attac wherever there is a weak point. We mi escape many a fatal shaft by keeping ourselve well satisfied with good food and a pxoperiy ncurisnerod frame.—An article m the C & Sttvue Gazf-tt . , Maieaimpl?; with boiling watero-milk Sold ia 4-lb packel* by Orocort.UbcUod \Sv*— JA&ES'-'BPPB A- CO;, HO'MCKP A TIO OH KML rST. T.QNPON. ENQUNP.



PHOTOGRAPHERS, 218, High Street, Christchurch abridged" prospectus tj farmers' union grain, pro- JJ DUCE and FINANCE COM PANY, LIMITED. To be registered under " The Companies Acts, 1882." CAPITAL, With Power to Increase, £25,000, In £1 Shares, To be Paid for as Follows ; — Is per share on application, Is per share on allotment, and the balance m calls not to exceed Is per share per month. , PROVISIONAL DIRECTORS : David Brown, Amberley W. T. Mitchell, Cashmere William Brown, Shand's Track Thomas Dawson, Hornby- James Kennedy, Lansdowne John Brears, Halkett David Hawkins, Yaldhurst T. S. Manson, Teddingfcon F. W. Quaife, Halswell C. H. Walters, Marshland Isaac Sargeant, Ashburton Daniel Brick, Ashburton With Power to Add. BANKERS: The Union Bank of Australia, Limited, SOLICITORS : Loughyey and Lane, BROKERS: Ba>ynes Bros. SECRETARY : George Hutchinson The Farmers' Union Grain, Produce, arid Finance Company, Limited, is formed as a Union to enable Farmers to combine as a large body of men to do all those things which from time to time are m their general and united interest. The Articles of Association will enable the Company to buy and sell, import or export all kinds of grain, dairy and other produce, goods, machinery, merchandise, or manufactures, live or dead stock ; to buy and sell freehold and leasehold property, either on commission or other wise ; to advance or borrow money on securities of any kind or without the same ; to carry on any kind of retail or wholesale business ; to grind and crush corn or pulse of any sort j to cut chaff, and to transact general mercantile bus! ness on commission or otherwise. The co-operative principle will be thoroughly carried out m all transactions, and the profits divided amongst the members' 5 For Prospectuses apply to the Brokers or Secretary, who are authorised to recei' c applications for shares and deposits. C. H WALTERS, Chairman. ~LOW VITAUTYr" DR CHURCHILL'S Syrup of Hypophosphite of Lime prescribed by the faculty for the cure of Consumption, Chronic Cough and General Debility. If contains two of the principal ingre dients necessary for building up the Human Frame, and which are considered deficient m the above complaints, viz., J-'hosphorus and Lime, It cannot be too highly recommended for Delicat Childre Dr Churchill's Compound Syrup o HYPOPHOSPHITES : ,Is real Brain Food, and m cases of Muscular and Nervous Exhaustion has acquired a world-wide reputation. Each bottle bears Dr Churchill's signature Price, 4fr Prepared only by _ ; QWANN fIHEMIST OWANN UHEMIST, Pue Castiglione Paris THE DISTINGUISHED SPECIALIST BARRON GARDNER, M.8.5.A., PROFESSOR of Natural Science, and author of the following works :— "'The Principles and Practice of Medical Botany," " The Rationalistic and Eclectic Treatment of Diseases," " Social Science," etc., has established the GARDNER ECLECTIC MEDICAL INSTITUTE, Moray Place, Dunedin, and ispermanently established there for the effectual and permanent cure of all forms of chronic and complicated complaints, nervous ' flections and special diseases. CONSULTATION Personally, or by Letter, FREE!! The author has for the last thirty yearis directed his attention to the following classes of complaints :—Fits, epilepsy, or falling sickness, which he can effectually and permanently cure ; rheumatism, gout, bronchitis, asthma, piles (inwardly or outwardly), ulcerated sore legs, nervous prostration, liver complaints, palpitation of the heart, dizziness, noises m the head and ears, loss of energy and appetite, hypochondria, female complaints, general debility, indigestion, flatulency, incapacity for study or business, sick headache, lassitude, torpidity, shortness of breath, trembling of the hands and limbs, im paired nutrition, mental and physical depression, consumption (stages only), eruptions of the skin, impaired sight and memory, nervous fancies, impoverished blood, nervous debility m all its stages, premature decline ; and all morbid con ditions of the system, arising from whatever cause, treated upon eclectic and scientific principles. The author (whose life-long experience, practical method of treatment and pure medicines, ensure speedy and permanent cm-es m all chronic, nervous, and special troubles may be consulted on all diseases requiring skill, confidence, and experiences A speedy and perfect life cure is guaran. teed m all cases undertaken. Where doubt icxists I frankly inform the sufferer. Inviolable confidence and certain relief are boons I offer to suffering humanity. It is self-evident that a specialist paying particular attention to a class of cases attains great skill, and physicians m regular practice all over the country knoAving this, frequently recommend .eas^s to THIS INSTITUTE, where every known appliance is resorted to, and the proved good remedies of all ages aiid countries are used. On account of the great number of cases applying, the charges are kept low—but the important matter is to secure the skill, and get a speedy and j)erfect life cure. Medicines forwarded free from observa on. All ooeeespondenoh held sacked. Cal on, or address BARRON GARDNER. Consultation Daily, ECLECTIC MEDICAL INSTITUTE, A. few doors above the Palace Skating Rink.) MORAY PLACE, DUNEDIN.



WITHQUfTE£TkI Wllll_\e EXU THE CHRIS rCHURCH DENTAL SURGERY, Corner of Cashel and High streets. S. M™ AND Co: SURGEON DENTIST And at Dunedin and Westport TTTE have gain^dthe FIRST AWARD | VV at the Dunedin Exhibition for Artificial Dentures and Mechanical Appli ances for the Mouth, and it is with the greatest confidence that we guarantee the highest class work and perfect fit at the most moderate cost A Single Artificial Tooth, 10s. Complete Set — Upper and Lower temporary and permanent, £10 10s. Natural, Durable, Comfortable Artificial Teeth Replaced Temporarily al most immediately after the extraction of decayed teeth or stumps without extra cc or charge. Arrangements can be made for part or monthly payments. ADMINISTERING NITROUS OXIDE 3AS several times daily for the past ten years, we fearlessly assert that extraction of teeth under its influence is perfectly painless and positively safe Fee for Administration, ss. Extraction, 2s 6d. Artificial Teeth and Dentures made by other dentists repaired or remodelled at small cost PREVIOUS TO STOCK-TAKING S.W. ASN &Co"S CLEAPING SALE OF WINTER DRAPERY JACKETS, ULSTERS, DRESS GOODS MILLINERY &c COMMENCING SATURDAY, JULY sth. The Public will hsve an opportunity of getting GENUINE BARGAINS at S. W. AJScSN & C3S CHEAP CLEARING SALE WILLS STREET, NEXT COOKSON'S STABLES, ASHBURTON, HAS had three years' experience witl; Thomas Talbot, M.R.C.V.S., oj Scotland Yard ; two years with Cornelius Saunderson, M.R.C.V.S., Clapham Com mon,and r ten years with George Balls, M.R.C.V.S., Brixton, all of London and has also gained a good reputation ir the Colony. Our specialty is well-known to be oui ability and knowledge of the horse's foot, In a well ordered shoeing forge the following standard rules "will always be observed :— 1. A shoe should never be removed withoui first cutting off the clinches, because bj simply turning back the clinch m drawing the nail a piece of the clinch is often left m the foot, endangering the horse wher the new shoe comes to be driven on. 2. The frog and bars require no cutting m s regularly attended foot. And m a health} foot where there are no symptoms ol navicular disorder, the sole should not be cut. ; 3. The shoe should have a level bearing upor the wall of the foot, and should not b^ sprung at the heel, as is too common! thereby acting as a fearful lever upon the tendons. 4. The nails should be driven level and uni form, and only on the toe side of the insidj quarter, the toot being thinner upon the inside and the greater weight of the bodj being sustained there. There is no comparison points of qualitj between the hand-made and the machine made shoe. The machine-made shoe is o) a coarser material, softer, and is imported, andit should be insisted upon that they be «ot used m the colony TOWN eITI) S Bilious and Liver Pills CURE Nervousness, Headache, Acidity, Heart rn, Pains between the Shoulders, Pa {.itaticn. of the Heart, Interr \ ted Sleep, Harassing Dreams, Tendency start, to be Frightened, Spasms, Flatu cc, Cos iveness, Skin Eruptions, Impure Blood, and Bilious Disorders. Price —Is and 2s 6d. By post free for 30 star/ips. W. P. TOWNEND, Pharmaceutical Chemist, 183 Colombo Street, Christchurch. MR S S. T I M M O has removed from the Lyttelton Boarding House to those more commodi ous and central premises, Panama House, Where friends, old and new, will be wel comed Accommodation tor boarders a reduced rates. Meals prepared mMr Timmo's well known style. Meals per week, lls ; Board and lodg ings, 17s 6d ; one meal daily per week, 3^6d /H HARLES T_)ItADD ELIT Licensed Landbroker and Valuator "The Land Transfer Act, 1885 ESTATE, HOUSE, LAND, AND i GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT?. Office-Burnett Street, Next to "Mail' Office . ________ ~SUITS^TO MEASURE. mHE Largest Stock of X TWEEDS ever shown m Ashburton to chooee from, ; QUALITY AND FIT GUARANTEED. Come and see the prices. ; ASHBURTOISi CLOTHING MART. 3AUNDERS BUILDINGS. _r. alTcor^



SPECIALLT? AUHORISED WHOL^ SALE AGENTS FOR NEW ZEALAND MESRSP.HAYMAN&CO DUNEDIN CHRISTCffjRCH, WELLINGTON, AND AUCKLAND The above cany a complete Stock of H. 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. Kugelmannand Co.'s Magnetic Remedies— 'rhese Goods can be procured from th following — ASHBURTON—C. M. Brooke, Chemist; John Orr and Co., Merchants RAKAIA—C. Hardy and Co., Merchants fHESE unrivalled Herbal Medicines 1 are universally acknowledged to be the best m the world. Tbey are quite different to all others known, being absolutely unsurpassed m tneir universa excellence. They are absolutely specific for tnose complaints for which they are specially prepared, and are free from poison and all suneral drugs, and are uite pleasant to take. THE BALSAM OF PARADISE For all Lung and Throat Diseases. > As Bronchitis, »_sthma, Wheezing, Coughs, Colds, Fog Fever, Sore Throat, Bleeding from the Lungs, Tightnei3s on the Chest, Inflammation of Lungs, Collapse of the Air --ells, Induration of Lungs, Congestion o Lungs, &c, &c. It is the only medicine known tp mankind that will c mpletely 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 or old. It is exceedingly pleasant to take, and causes an immediate improvement m all who take it. Sold m bottles at 2s 6d, Is, 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. If you have a rheumatic or gouty pain that you do not care about, obtain a bottle of this Electric Essence and it will make you happy. Use it for sprained backs knee joints, all swellings, dropsy, back ache, sciatica, neuralgia, weak ispines, umbago, contractions, lameness, cramps, quinsy, mumps; diphtheria, croup, and for all pains and aches. Never be with out it for snake bite, and all bites of insects or stings, and for burns, cuts, and scalds. Price, 3s 6d and 7s. H. E. KUGELMANN'S EYE OINT MENT AND ANODYNE EMOLLIENT This is undoubtedly the finest Pharma ceutical Product of the century. An immediate cure for chilblains and frost bites. Nothing hitherto known can compare with this Ointment for its marvellous excellence, elegance of com bination and superior effectiveness. It will cure all eye diseases, as sun blight, sandy blight, watery blight, matter or inimory blight, inflammation of eyes and lids, chronic ophthalmia, and all and every eye disease; and as well it is the o and nkest thing possible for fly bite, mosquito bites or stings of scorpions centipedes, spiders, etc. and for sor throats, coughs, mumps, quinsy etc., it is simply splendid. All weak nervous persons should use it to rub well m down the spine and on the stomach. We guarantee that all who use this once will never be without it. Sold only m jars at 2s 6d and 5s each. H. E. KUGELMANN'S HERBAL MAGNETIC OINTMENT. Thi unrivalled Herbal product is un doubtedly the best ointment ever elabo rated for curing old sores, bad legs, ulcers, fistulas, piles, bleeding piles, eruptions of the skin, broken chilblains cuts wounds, etc., etc. In jars at Is Id 9d, 2s 6d, 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- Dum, 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 5s and 10s THE NATURAL ELECTRIC BLOOD PURIFIER. This medicine has no equal for all blood and skin diseases, perfectly free from mercury, arsenic, and all mineral drugs. Never fails to cure the worse forms of 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, «umboil, 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, giddines, indigestion, wind, and heartburn. They are composed solely oj the vital properties of herbs, are coated and tasteless. At Is 9d and 3s ac h. These should be kept m every house as they are a sure cure for number less ills, i THE CHILDREN'S VITAL ESSEN "V. This is a liquid food medicine, preua ed and adapted exclusively for perrmapntly -emoving the ailments and e« es of fants and children m every ray and olimate. It gives life, energy, h, bone and muscle to the frail and wasted infant, and will restore the hssfclth, vitality, vigor, and plumpness of the weak, diseased, or sickly child. Being pleasant to take, it is readily token by all. 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Wool Season, 1890-1891. ASHJBTIE.TON WOOL STORES. MR JOHN G. RESTELL BEGS TO INTIMATE TO THE] WOOL GROWERS OF ASHBURTON DISTRICT THAT HE IS PREPARED TO MAKE LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES ON THE GROWING CLIP, OE ON WOOL PLACED IN HIS HANDS FOR SALE : LOCALLY, OR IN CHRISTCHURCH, OR FOR ' SHIPMENT. Mr. RESTELL will a«t m conjanction with the NEW ZEALAND LOAN AND MERCANTILE AGENCY COMPANY LIMITED, who will RENDER ACCOUNT SALES WITH THEIR USUAL PROMPTITUDE BJI2 ; TIMBEK. TIMBEK. TIMBER. ' ~TN order to meet the Requirements of the Building Trade of this County, we have J_ made Complete and Extensive Arrangements for the supply of both North and South Island TIMBER, and can assure our clients that their wants will be attended to with the utmost despatch. TO ARRIVE from Kaipara, Splendid Assortment of KAURI. | „ „ „ Havelock, WHITE PINE FLOORING and LINING. „ Thames, WHITE PINE FLOORING and LINING. „ Hobart, V.D.L. TIMBER and PALINGS. Ex "Jesse Readman," from London—Sheet GLASS, Sheet LEAD Sheet ZINC. Ex " Helen Denny," from London—Wire Nails, White Lead, Red Dryers, Linseed Oils, and Varnishes. W. H. COLLINS & GO. TIMBER AND COAL MERCHANTS ASHBXJRTO3ST. WE ARE CASH BUYERS ALL TIMES OF WhEAT OAIS BARLEY. RYE GRASS PEAS, EOT FRIEDLANDtiR BROS. PUB ffi i EAB STANDARD O __S"ST I_ O "XT J±l<fD INDI _VtN fE A 8 MANUFACTURED BY MACHINERY UNDER EUROPEAN SUPERVISIUtf. THE.CEYLON AND INDIAN TEA ASSOCIATION LTd o ;; COLOMBO, CAL.GTJTTA> AND PRINCES STREET* DbNEDIN, ONE TRIAL SOLICITED. JOHN G. RESTELL SOLI' AGENT, ASHBURTON\ CLOVERS RYhCRASS COCKSFOOT THAT WILL GROW r^vUR Stocks of CLOVERS, Ex Rimutaka, from London wi be found fresh and clean, and as they are of English growth, there is no fear of American or Californian Thistle Samples and quotations at Lowest Current Ra on . application. JOHN OER & COS



MrE F. Wriqht AGFICULTUKAL LIME. Lauriston, May 17th, 1890. MR E. F. WRIGHT, Dear Sir,—l 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 is a good crop, while on the non-limed there is not a single turnips—Yours ray> Valetta, February Bth, 1890. MR E. F. WRIGHT, Dear Sih, —In answer to enquiries re 6 acres limed with 6 tons Lime, I 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, was sown down at rolling, shows a very 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 autumn. , Yours Truly, JOHN BOYLE. Longbeach, March 14th, 1890. MR E. F. WRIGHT, ... Dear Sir For two years now I have carried on experiments m. liming the land for fruit trees, and I am thoroughly satisfied with the results making the trees healthier the fruit larger and keeping the blight m check. V r_ aviiW F. fexANDISH. lours iruiy, Longbeach, May 17th, 1890. MR E. F. WRIGHT, Dear Sir, lam very satisfied with the result of the Lime on the ground I had m potatoes. The crop was much better this year, 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, _________ xi.UvT.rL Kj U JjJLJiiJN. W&kanui, May 20th, 1890. E. F. WRIGHT. Esq., Dear Sir, I have 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 have 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,—l 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 all 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 plante I 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 crowing good crops. b ob Yours truly, ROBERT JONES. Toi Toi, Longbeach, May 24 th 1890. MR E. F. WEIGHT, Dear Sir, —I have been trying to grow potatoes for the last 8 years and I never 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 year*. i ours truly, R. B. LCJSCOMBE. Ashburton Racing Club, May 31st, 1890, E. F. WRIGHT, Esq., Dear Sir, —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 glance,on a visit to the course, one great benefit effected, and considering that the last season h s been all against the full benefit being shewn, the result is very marked. b Yours faithfully, G. BISSETT, Sec. Styx Apple Company, Christchurch, May 24th, 1890. E. Ji\ WRIGHT, Esq., Mount Somers, Dear Sir,—l 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 coursp 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 yea_,and hope you will be able to supply me with from 60 to 100 tons.—Yours faithfully, H. T. WIJSTER. LIME AS A MANURE FOR TURNIPS TO THE EDITOR " OTAGO DAILY TIMES. S 1B) 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 scaleban 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 coucli "rass £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 unlimed, with the result that we haveno turnips there,although they had exactly the same labor, seed and bone dust. The crop after the lime is worth £5 an acre, and if we had used no lime it would not have paid the cost of the cultivation. The railway carriage is still too high on lime, and I hope to see it reduced." I may explain that the paddock is situated near the Edendale railway station, and was considerably out of order through couch and other objection able wrasses, 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 "■round well so as to produce a good crop of turnips, Accordingly the ground was well worked, and 2 tons of lime and 3 cwt of bone dust applied. The turnips were sown partly m drills and partly broadcast, but 10 acres—an average of the land—was left unlimed. 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 good 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 acrq 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 bring so m-my empty timber trucks back to Southland past Milburn. _ hen they should also bear iri'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 have 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.-I am, etc., THOMAS BRY D O NE. Duned n une 10 Specia quotations forlarge orders. All communications to h«> undersignedf E. F. WRIGHT. WOUNI SOMEIIS