Ants as Engineers.

RED ANTS AND MOLASSES,

The following story, told by an eye witness, is entitled to a place among the instances of intelligence among the lower animals, says the Sacramento " Record Union." A cook was much annoyed to find her pastry shelves at tacked by ants. By careful watching ib was discovered that they came out twice a day in search of food—at about seven in the morning and four in the afternoon. How were the pies to be protected against such invaders ? After many things had been tried with out success, it was suggested that a circle of molasses one inch in diameter be made round the pies. The nexb morning therefore, cne of the boys, who had a special interest in the matter, got up and prepared this defence By a quarter to seven everything was ready, and he took his point of observation. He did not have long to wait, for at 6.50 o'clock he noticed off in the left hand corner of the pantry was a line of ants, slowly making their way in the direction of the pies. They seemed like a vast army coming forth to attack the enemy. In front was a leader, who was larger than any of the others, and who always kept a little ahead of his troops. They were of the sort known as the medium sized red ant, which is regarded as the most intelligent of its kind, whose scientific name is formica rubra. Slowly they marched along in double file until the leader came within six inches of the circle of molasses. Then, evidently, a signal to halt was given, for every ant stood still while the leader went on to investigate the unforeseen obstacle. Soon he returned, and instead of taking his place again at the head of the army, he went along the line, sum moning here and there one —the leading intellects, probably -from the ranks. About forty ants out of five hundred stepped out and joined the leader. The general and his aids held a council, and then proceeded to examine the circle of molasses. Certain portions ot it seemed to be assigned to the different ancs, and each selected unerringly the point in the section under his charge where the stream of molasses was narrowest. Then the leader made his tour of inspection. He went round the entire circle and decided upon one particular spot as th 3 narrowest; his aids joined him there, and then, one being left to guard this narrow point, the others returned to those who were still in line. The order to march was given, and the ants all made their , way to a nail-hole in the wall at which the plastering was loose. Here they broke rank and set about carrying piece 3of plaster to the place in the molasses which had been agreed upon as the narrowest. To and fro they went from the nail hole to the molasses until, at 11.30 o'clock, they had thrown a bridge across. Then they formed themselves in line again and marched over, and by 11.55 every ant was eating pie.

THE ASUBURTON GUARDIAN : SATURDAY, MARCH 19, 1892

Printed and published by the Ashburton Publishing Company, i' their registered printing office, Burnett Street, Aeh . burton, SATURDAY, MARCH 19, 1892



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Business Notices. Wanted Known. A GREAT BARGAIN. £135 10s 6d. WORTH OF FLORE JSTTIA KID GLOVES, ALL SIZES, 4 and 6 CLASP. USUAL PRICE;es lid and 8s 6d. NOW SOLD FOE 4s lid and 5s lid. ANDREW ORR'S cbeap Sale. -NJTH. T£ET« jViIHQJT TEETB THE CHRISJ.'CHCROH DENTAL SURGERY, Corner of Oashel and High streets. s. m™ and ca SURGEON DENTIST, And at Dunedin and Westport. iTTE have gained the FIRST AWARD W at the Dunedin Exhibition for Artificial Dentures and Mechanical Appli ances for the Mouth, and it is with the greatest confidence that v. re 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. NITROUS OXIDE GAS several times daily for the past ten years, we f oariessly assert; that extraction of teeth under its influence Is perfectly painless and positively safe t Foe fu_- Alnu.iLLiii.ijn 5». Extraction, 2s Gd. Artificial Teeth and Dentures made by -other dentists repaired cr remodelled a owe *^s PRIZE MEJO-A-Ia COD LIVER OIL. Made only from the freshest LIVERS'- PURE TASTELESS, DIGESTIBLE DOGS. MANY years since we had the pleasure t« introduce to the public our BUFFALO MEAT DOGS BISCUITS, extensively used in the principal kennels of the world Since that time we have made many im portance improvements in th ir manufacture —improvements not of the nature of veget compounds which may be added to any ood of a trifling cost, but of the nature t produce good hard flesh and muscle, ingre dients which no other Biscuit or Dog Pood possesses, and for whioh we have received numerous medals and high* a ommendations, amongst which we may mention that of Pro fessor Dj Zurn, who after many careful analysis and experiments pronounced these biscuits t (be of the greatest excellenoe, and to ntain double the quantity of nourish- ! ment that is to be found in the flesh, thus farming he best and most successful «*od for dogs hat is possible to produce. It is imortant to notice that every biscuit s stamped —"Buffalo Meat, Trade Mark," the qualiy of which we guarantee Twenty hiilings per c wt, carriage paidj SOLE MANUFACTURERS, W. G. CLARK & SON ANCHOR PATENT BISCUIT WORK I7MEHOUSE, LONDON, EC, Established 1851. BRANCH OFFICE & FACTORY. ,754 Washington Street, New Ycbk, THE ASHBURTON GUARI)Ian7~ From and after the 30th November, 1886 the terms of Subscription to this journal will be as follows, viz :— IF PAID IK ADVANCE. Per Quarter ... 6s 6d, by post, 9s 6 „ Half-year... 12s 6d, by post, 18s 6d „ Year ... 24s Od, by post 37s Od IF BOOKED. Per Quarter ... 7s 6d, by post, 10s 9d  Half-year... 15s Od, by post, 21s 6d  Year ... 30s Od, by post, 43s Od Birth, Marriage, and Death Notices, if paid for at the time of insertion, 2s 6d if booked, 4s each Stamps may be sent as r o ,y>..3Tlb mRAN SPARE NT BLOCK ICE A. making machinery. ESTABLISHED "DORTER BLANOHAR CONCORD, N.H. U.S.A. M.ANUFACTUEERS OF AND DeALEES ALL KINDS OF Uairv Goods SPECIALTIES I



PUBLIC TRUST .ggg. QFFICE 0F U' "THE Public Trust Ofhcc- ot N?w Zealand offers great advantages to its elienis 1 including State guarantee against the fraud or dishonesty of the Public Trustee The following comparison ot business betwjen the years IS7P and 1889 will showlbo rogressmade :— 1879-80 18S9 Cash receipts .- £41,813 .- £183,336 Total transact cms, per balance-sheet £92,318 ... £835,202 Seouritiks- Generd.l Investment Account £70,864 ... i 216,943 Special Investment Account ... £2,655 ... £245,839 Expenses Account—Total receipts -£2,139 ... !, £14,482 Administrations ... 172 .*. 258 Probates and trusts ... ... 14 .. 3C Wills provisionally accepted .. ... ... 1 ... 42 Letters received 2,122 ... 10,326 Letters despatched .„ ... . ... 1,432 13,003 J. J. M. HAMILTON, District Agent Seeds for Autumn Sowing, IN LARGE OR SMALL QUAKTITIBJ WHITE STONE & GREYSTONE TUENIP, RAPE, CAPE BARLEY, RYE] OATS & stf_ So ALSO FOR SALE— Cornsacks and beaming- Twine, AS WELL AS A GENERAL ASSORTMENT OF FARM. AND STATION STORES AND REQUISITES. AGENT FOR THE NEW ZEALAND FIRE INSURANCE GO GKAIN CROPS INSURED Against Loss or .Damage by Fire at Lowest Current Rate* GEOEGE JAMESON * qliburton and Rakaia SPECTACLES. N. LAZARUS & CO., ocuLisT-opnciANs. LONDON, CALCUTTA, and 281 and 283, COLLINS STREET, MELBOURNE By appointment to H. E. The Marquis of Dufferin, ex Viceroy of India, etc,, have appointed 1. Balek and Co., SOLE AGENTS FOR AS II BURTON I SALEK & CO. have been thoroughly instructed in our system of sight testing (patent 4354) which is now being universally adopted, and may be consulted for SPECTACLES OR EYEGLASSES D\ILi r. Our " SPECIALITE " SPECTACLES and EYEGLASSES fitted with LENSES, correcting the defects of each eye, arid in fra-.nes adjusted for Comfort and Good Appearance are, in nearly all cases, supplied at once, after the sight is tested by our agents, or (in preference) on the prescriptions of ophthalmic surgeons. The Medical Profession and all interested in Optical Science are invited to see this beautiful test, and all the latest improvements in Lenses and Frames as advised by the most eminent Oculists. 2 51 UFIIA A UTTUfe FLUID DIP /©XeoWDER DIP ~ /.ITTLESV tn* VAST YEARLY^HEEP DIP^ |9/^ CHEAPER INCREASE !Ny^^^=^^|yTHAN.>!VNOIHER "D 1 » f/^TJ^Ci FLUID DIP, 5s Od per gallon in 48 gallon casks ;6s psr JL l\ XVy Jjjfe gallon in 5 gallon drums ; single gallons 7s 6d. Note.—ONE GALLON MAKES 100 GALLONS SHEEP WASH. POWDER DIP. 60s per 1 cwt keg (to make 1000 gallons) ; 70s per case of 18 81b packets or 72 21b packets ;8 lb packets 4s ; 21b packets Is. NOTE'—s \ 2lb packets make 100 gallons of wash. The weights of the packets are approximate. LIBERAL REDUCTIONS on LARGE ORDERS op FLUID or POWDER AGENTS (ASHBURTON AND RAXAIA), Gteorge Jameson. CHRISTCHURCH (CHIEF AGENTS), Blackburne & Co. Grain Ships to London. -——•—■— ■ JO* ■ '""■• THE UNDERSIGNED beg to announce to their Clients that they have'ehartere several First Class Iron Vessels for tho conveyance of Wheat to Iji>B»don LOADING DURING THE MONTHS OF MA.{R C 11, A. JP 1* I JL., AMD JML AY, at 30s per ton freight. Advances made against shipments Free of Commission and Interest, Friedlander Bros. WE ARE CASH BUYERS OF WHEAT, OATS, BAELEYj and RYEGEASS, IN LARGE OR SMALL QUANTITIES. HIGHEST PuICES GIVEN. FEIE D LANDER B UOS ASHBURTON TINWALD, AND LYNDHURST



CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAH Selling Off!!! Clicap Sale !! Geb the best value for your money. Now is your lime. Come and see for yourself. 20 per cent Reduction, this allowance genuine. JAMESAUINN, Watchmaker having decided to give up business is offering his large and varied Stock to the public at the above discount, consisting of first-class Gold and Silver Watches and Jewellery of evory description; Gem, Wedding, Keeper, and Signet Rings ; Marble and other Clocks, Electro-plated Silver Ware and Fancy Goods in great variety. Over 100 good second-hand English Levers and others in first class order. No reasonable offer refused. Alao, a large Milner's Safe. Trusting intending purchasers will inspect. •TAMES QUINTV, Watchmaker and Jeweller, East street 12 ASHBUBTON FINANCE & AGENCY COMPANY, Limited, /~IASH ADVANCES made on LIVE and DEAD STOCK, MORTGAGES, AGRICULTURAL LIENS, and other SECURITIES BILLS DISCOUNTED DAILY. Offtpe.—Corner of the Arcade' and Tancred Street. WM. HORNE, Manager HENRY ZANDER. SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT. I BEG to Intimate that I have. Just Landed a Large and Varied Stock of Guns C4uns Guns HOLLIS' BEST MAKE. Single and Double Barrell, Breech and Muazle Loading, well worth of inspec* on. Reyolyers, Rerolvers. Ammunition Ammunition. Cartridges and Cartridge Cases, Caps, Shot, Gunpowder, Powder and Flasks, Cartridge Belts, Recappers, Loaders), Wads, Punches, etc. BCOTT'S Well-known RANGES, at Greatly Reduced Prices. ~T HAVE IN STOCK AND TO LANE 100 Drums Linseed Oil 30 Ca*»s Valvoline 100 Cases Castor Oil 25 Drums Tattoo Oil, red f.nd black, ready for sheep branding 10 Bales best 5-ply Seaming Twine China and Glassware Hornsby's and Ransome.s Plough Shares Garden Tools of every description Electro-plated Ware Barbed and Fencing Wire General, StatLn, and Family Groceries Mauritius, China, and Queensland Sugars CHINI, INDIA, and CEYLON TEAS. I am well stocked with all requisites for THRESHING MACHINES, viz .---'Best English Leather Belting, Castor and all other Oils. VALVOLINE. Perforated Zinc in all sizes, Asbestos Packet (in sheet and round). I HAVE ALWAYS FOR SALE — STRAW AND OATEN" SHEAF CHAFF, OATS, BRAN, SHARPS, AND CHICKWHEAT A complete assortment of the best Bands OP WINES AND SPIRITS, ALES AND SToUTS, Australian SHERRIES & CLARETS, Finest German LAGER BEER, Always on hand, HENRY rZANDER, ENRY ZJANDER, GENERAL MERCHANT AND DIRECT IMPORTER -AGENT FOR— Sun Fire Insurance Company Canton Marine Insurance Company, Australian Mutual Providert s '>ciety. "^INDEPENDENCE ™< assuredly is what Australians as a whole are earnestly seeking, the great majority by swarming into cities and large towns, wrestling and struggling with innumer able difficulties, they live life's fitful fever through all forgetful or unaware of the fact that they might enjoy a peaceful life, without harrassing care or anxiety, and with a bountiful supply of all earth's richest blessings, if they only bo stowed one-half of the labour on a small piece of cultural land with iddipAtinM All tlios°wli°rec °s inillUA MUH ni.se this and desire to fecure and plant ton or twenty acres | or more of land should apply to TIIK CO-OI'KKATIVM IItItIGATION AND MER CANTILE Society of Australia, Limited, which seeks, not to make a profit out tt 4 GO-OPFRATION to facilitate the settlement of every one desirous to secure land and have it culti vated, or willing to settle on and cultivate ifc for himsfilf. No investment for capital ov labour yields half so certain or hand some a return as intelligent cultivation of the soil. fl! IA AITfIMP ie rsfc c°i°ny °f s U 'JAW I UI»U Society, is now being rapidly sold and settled. It is situated ten miles from Horsham, on the railway line, and has five miles frontage to the Wimmera river. It is a most picturesque spot. The soil is rich sandy loam, very friable and easily worked. Water will shortly be supplied by the Western Wim mera Irrigation Trust, from the Wartook Reservoir. A capable expert will be placed at the disposal of the settlers. Everything is done for all colonists alike at cost ; no big profits being necessary. Easy extended terms. Send for illus trated pamphlets, etc., to H. PoTTBNGJBB, 83 Temple Court, Melbourne. *



Wool. Wool. WooIJ 1^ 0. TABART is making CASH , .- ANOES on tin i ENSUING CLTP F«R«! OF <!OSIWi:SS«O». PERIODICAL SALES held through out the season, the fmt one being early n November. All WOOL by Rail is CARTED FREE from Christehurch Railway Station to my Store. For accommodation, light, &c, my Store is unsurpassed for the display of all lots. Prompt ACCOUNT SAXES and PROCEEDS. Wbolpacks, Twine, &c, at Lowest Market Rates. F. C. TABART, Auctioneer Woo broker .Ac., Christchurch. IMPORTANT j NOTICE Farmers and Other* , FROM THB PREMIER ASHBURTON 8 -pURNITURE -fXTAREHOUSE or R f<CS4 R JUSTLanded new Shipment of Austrian, American, and other Chairs ; largest Stock in Ashburton. Chairs by the 100. Linoleums, Floor Cloths, Brussels, Tapes try, and other Carpets, just in time for Christmas. Come and inspect our local manufactures in Duchess Tables, Wash stands, Chests of Drawers, etc., in figured Rimu, and other superior woods. Vene i»n Blinds mi de to order. Special re uctions for the Christmas Season. Note Address —Next Building Society s Office, Tancred Street. THE ASHBURTON TOBACCONIST'S, FANCY GOODS, AND HAIRDRESSING ESTABLISHMENT. James McGregor, PROPRIETOR. THW Best Stock of Cigars, Cigarette?, Tobacco, Pipes, and other Smokers' Requisites in the country. Clocks, Watches, Jewellery, Ornaments, Cutlery, Walking-Sticks, Yellowbacks. HAIRDRESSING SALOON Fitted with all modern accessories. First class operator. James McGregor, East Street. THE ART NEEDLEWORK DEPOT, SAUNDERS' BUILDINGS "X"TOVELTIES in Fancy Work for the i ' present season. New Aprons, Phnfores, Dresses, Ladies' and Children's Clothing, Infants." Layettes. Madame Weigel's Fashion Journals and Patterns always in stock. Orders taken now for Winter Socks nd Stockings, home knitted. MRS ADAMS, LADIES' AND CHILDREN'S DRAPER. GREY VALLEY COAL '..% THE BEST COAI, :;;,- FOR THRESHING MACHINES SIXTEEN per cent More n b at than, Newcastle Coal. STEAMERS arriving twice Weekly. WE ARE NOW MANUFACTURING BRIQUETTES, THE NEW PATENT FUEL. No Slack. No Clinker. No W«ntev The Grey Valley Coal Comparjj,, ILtdt W H COLLINS & COi, Agent.. TOE M A X I N AND REFRIGERATION #tt tha Linele System (compression Anhydrous Ammonia.) For Cold Stores, Freezing; and Chilling stablishments, and all Icemaking and Refrigerating Purposes SPECIAL MARINE TYPE FOR SHIP USE, As fitted on board the s.s, Teutonic, &o. for fche Dead Meat Trade, and the s.s. Merapi, for making; Ice and pre serving Passengers' Provisions Ory Air Refrigerators on Lightfoot' System. : TOOO Machines Ordered and Supplied up to the end of 1889.. c Liitde British Refrigeration Company Limited ■ 35 Q-ftsen Victoria t, E.G. : ani Lower Shu w 11, E. Manas Ira Director : MR. T. B LIGHT FOOT. O.E AGTCNTS WANTED. WANTED, Agent? for a GOOD SELLING LINE. Either sex Ismd earn good income. Apply early, as ©illy a limited number is required. * XOVELTYIMPORTING CO Bos 576, G.F.0., bydney, M.S.W.



Drill In PO WBEREW I.IIIJE with Grain crops. It quickens the growth of the plant and keeps back the grub. Delivered in bags at any Bailway Station 'E. F. WRIGHT 1 88 COMPULSORY SALE \o%v ov AT W. W. Spencer & Go/s THE ARCADE. White Lace Cm tains, Is 9d a pair White Twilled Sheeting (double width 10|d Prints, 2fcl, 3d, 3|d,4d. Calicoes 2|d Dress Goods 4£d Muslins 3sd Men's Woollen Socks 7k Men's Tweed Suits 19s 8d Boys' Tweed Suits 4s lid Men's Bluchers 5s 6d Men's Colonial Made Shooters, Nailed 8s lid. Ladies Kid Lace Shoes 4s lid Women's Kid Elastic Side Boots 5s 6d AT W W SPENCER AND COS THE ARCADE; Market House. CROCKERY. CROCKERY. The Newest and Best Selected Patterns direct from the Home Potteries. (lIIIIWAUK. A most Choice Selection in all the Latest Designs. "HOUSE FURNISHING! IRONMONGERY, AND ELECTRO-PLATED WARE. LAMPS. IiVMPK A Splendid Assortment worth Inspection. CtUMS. &UJVS. AND AMMUNITION, CARTRIDGES; J AMD CARTRIDGE CASES, CAPS,. WADS', ANIi CARTRIDGE FELLERS, all from tb£' best factories. Two Deliveries of Goods daily in Town and Suburbs. All Trains met. Orders by post dispatched immediately. Customers waited upon for Orders, if requested. SATISFACTION TO CUSTOMERS IS OUR ENDEAVOUR. Stephens -B^oa.. j Market House, j